Series VIII: Business Records of the Union Exchange Farmers' Alliance Store, 1892-1894

Extent:

1 volume

Scope and content:

Historical Information: The Union Exchange Farmers' Alliance Store conducted business in Luray, Virginia, during the late nineteenth century. The store sold goods to farmers and laborers who were members of the Page County Farmers' Alliance. The store was owned and operated consecutively by the following individuals. A. A. Printz, C. W. Broyles, George W. Rothgeb, and W. H. Keyser. All were county agents for the Page County Farmers' Alliance, however, the store was not a part of the organization.

Scope and Content: The business records of the Union Exchange Farmers' Alliance Store consist of an account book. The volume recorded the accounts of individuals and companies with whom George W. Rothgeb, the owner of Union Exchange Farmers' Alliance Store, conducted business. Information found in each entry include date of transaction, items purchased, items purchased, services rendered, form of payment (cash, credit, barter, or check), and total amount owed and paid. Items transacted include fish, cigars, dry goods, salt, crackers, shoes, and sugar.

The account book was used as an exhibit in the deposition of George W. Rothgeb in Page County Chancery Cause, 1899-024: Stoneburner and Richards etc. vs. Page County Farmers' Alliance etc.

Physical location:

State Records Center

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