A History of Boyne Business – Part 1

Compiled By: Edward May III, Historian

Early Businesses in the Boyne City Area

ALPENA SAMPLE ROOMS
John Dane, proprietor of the Alpena Sample Rooms, is a gentleman who caters to the best class of trade and supplies it with the highest grade of goods that can be procured. Long experience has fitted him to successfully carry on a business of this kind, and his many patrons fully realize that “John’s goods” and “John’s place” is “just right.”

Mr. Dane came here in August, 1906, and Boyne City looked so good to him that he purchased an old established stand at 114 Water Street, re-christening it the Alpena, where he is now enjoying a good patronage.

The interior finishing’s and fittings of the Alpena give evidence of good taste, and an air of quiet hospitality is apparent to every visitor. Mr. Dane keeps only the best wines and liquors, including the celebrated Maryland rye whisky. In beers he handles the following well-known brews: August Goebel Brewing Co., Detroit; Eckhardt & Becker Brewing Co., Detroit; Grand Rapids Brewing Co., Grand Rapids; Banner Brewing Co., Saginaw; Petoskey Brewing Co., Petoskey.

In cigars Mr. Dane sells only the best known brands, and is able to please a critical patronage. His assistants are gentlemanly and courteous at all times, which has added in no small degree to the popularity of the Alpena.

Personally Mr. Dane is a modest, unassuming gentleman, who has made hosts of friends during his short residence here. For a number of years he resided in Alpena, where he successfully carried on a similar business and still has a warm spot in his heart for the old town, hence the name Alpena.

THE BOLTED BASKET COMPANY

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