In order to create room for other business lines, the Richmond Store announced a closeout of its clothing, shoes, and dry goods departments in this ad that appeared in the Putnam County Courier on January 10, 1919. But, in 1908, Richmond was operating from the Empire Store, as seen in this ad that appeared in the October 1, 1908 edition of the Patterson Weekly News. The Empire Store was owned by H. H. Bloch. In 1917, Richmond occupied space in the business block known as the "Bee Hive" on Main Street (NYS Route 311) that was destroyed by a large fire in 1917. In August, 1915, Richmond issued this receipt to the Patterson Grange.

George Robinson operated a hardware store on Main Street (NYS Route 311) at the corner of Orchard Street in the early 20th century. It is unclear if this is George S. Robinson, who was a well-known farmer from Towners around the same time. The hardware store was involved in a major fire that destroyed much of the business strip in Patterson in 1917. In April, 1921, J. J. Kessler purchased the site of the former Robinson store and erected a garage just back of the former store. The entrance to the garage was on Orchard Street. Mr. and Mrs. Kessler relocated from New Jersey, and made their home in the Patterson village.

Scarsdale Nurseries maintained a branch store in Patterson. In 1943, Scarsdale manager Erik R. Petersen, Sr. bought the nursery and established the Patterson Greenhouse. This ad appeared in the March 18, 1932 edition of the Putnam County Courier.

William Scofield established his tin smith and plumbing shop in the George Jennings building at the corner of Railroad Street (Front Street) and Center Street, when this ad appeared in the Patterson Weekly News on October 1, 1908.

Sloat's Store was typical of the general stores in Patterson, selling a little of everything from hardware to clothing to groceries.

The first two ads appeared in The Patterson Weekly News in 1903. The two receipts were issued to the Patterson Grange, the first in November, 1906, and the second in March, 1907. The third ad announces the going-out-business final sale, and appeared in the Putnam County Courier on January 24, 1908. The final ad announces the last days of the liquidation sale, and appeared in the Courier on March 16, 1908. Sloat was retiring after having run the store for over 40 years. By April 3, 1908, new plate glass was installed in the storefront, the interior was painted, and Julius Adelson was soon to open a new store in Sloat's space.

Almanacs were a popular advertising medium for patent medicine manufacturers in the 19th century. The almanacs were so successful that one almanc was published for every two Americans by the end of the 19th century. The covers were usually very colorful and ornate. This copy of the 1884 Seven Barks almanac featured - as could be expected - pictures of seven dogs. The back cover notes the names of "E and O. W. Sloat General Merchandise, Patterson N. Y.". "E" Sloat is presumably Edson Sloat.

The next photo shows a promotional sewing kit or needle case that Sloat distributed in 1902.

An advertising card printed by Louis Prang in 1878 is the basis of a promotional card for E. & O. W. Sloat. The date of the Sloat advertisement is unknown.

J. Frank Smith took coal orders at C. A. Moline, according to this ad from the October 1, 1908 edition of the Patterson Weekly News. The ad states that Smith took over the business of Everett R. Davis. The receipt dated December 14, 1908, shows a coal delivery to the Patterson Grange.

Besides owning the Putnam Cigar Factory, Jacob Stahl was the owner of several other buildings in Patterson. In April, 1898, Stahl opened a new block of stores on Main Street (NYS Route 311). News reports described the stores as large, bright, and well ventilated. The first store was occupied by the Patterson Washington Market, which sold meats and had a large "chill room", according to an account in the April 22, 1898 edition of The Putnam County Courier. Heading west, the next shop was occupied buy Signor Lucca, who was quite popular with neighborhood children because of his selection of candy and fruits. Lucca's store was open days and evenings. The Akin Brothers ran a cash-only grocery store in the next store until April, 1901, when a Mr. Wher of New York City opened a new grocery store in the Akin space. The next building was described as "large", and was set to become the new home of The Bee Hive. This building was on the north side of Main Street in the vicinity of Locust Street. This store and many other nearby structures were destroyed by fire in 1917.

C. P. Sutton ran a paint and wallpaper store on Railroad Street (Front Street) in the early 20th century. Sutton bought the business from George Jennings in February, 1901. The ad appeared in the October 1, 1908 edition of the Patterson Weekly News.

The William O. Taylor agency was located in the Judd Building on Railroad Street (Front Street) starting in 1901. Taylor also served as a Town Clerk for Patterson for over 20 years, and was a trustee of the Putnam County Savings Bank. He died in March, 1947. Upon his death, his wife, the former Susan B. Pugsley of Patterson, assumed ownership of the agency. She was born in 1872 and married Taylor in 1894, and joined his firm in 1937. At the time of her death on January 17, 1963, she had been a three year resident of the Lovely Hills Nursing Home in Pawling. She was 90 years old. She was buried in the family plot in the Patterson Baptist Cemetery in Towners.

The ad appeared in the Patterson Weekly News on October 1, 1908. The shipping tag probably dates to the late 19th century. It is addressed to "Wm. O. Taylor, Patterson", and the return address is "Barnett & Buck, Furniture, Carpets, Crookery, Stoves, Etc., 16 and 18 Water St., Newburgh". The pencil notation on the upper right says "c/o NY Cent & HRR Harlem Div". This would indicate that the merchandise was shipped via the Harlem Division of the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad.

A. O. Tilton was a carpenter and builder in the late 19th century. In October, 1896, he opened a lumberyard which was located opposite the American House. Many carpenters of that era also operated lumberyards since they always needed to lumber to use in the their carpentry work jobs. According to the ad from a 1904 edition of the Patterson Weekly News, Tilton doubled as an auctioneer.

The December 25, 1908 editon of The Putnam County Courier reported the rumor that a "freak calf - with three legs, one ear, one eye, and no tail" was born on the A. O. Tilton farm. "If this be true", the paper stated, " Mr. Tilton is to be congratulated".

E. M. Uher was the "Main Street grocer" (NYS Route 311) in an ad that appeared in the Patterson Weekly News in 1904. Uher also sold fertilizers and coal. The second - and amusing - ad also appeared in the paper in 1904, as did the third ad.

Harrie M. Wright did double duty as a jeweler and an optician - not an unusual combination at the turn of the 20th century. Wright did business in Patterson, Pawling, Brewster, and at Cornish's Drug Store in Carmel one day per week. Wright also administered eye exams to employees of the New York Central Railroad, a job he held until his death. Wright was also a photographer and published many postcards of Patterson and Pawling in the early 20th century.

Wright was born in Patterson on April 4, 1884. He attended the Patterson District School, and later studied optometry. He was a member of the Croton Lodge in Brewster, and a fifty year member of the Patterson Grange. He was also a member of the Holy Trinity Church. Wright died at his home on Coulter Avenue in Pawling on September 24, 1961, at the age of 77.

The photo shows Wright's shop on Railroad (Front) Street in the early 20th century. (The Patterson Historical Society) "Harrie Wright Jewelry" can barely be read in the window on the storefront on the left, in the building owned by John Cruthers. The building was demolished in the 1990s, and was located just to the right of the former Patterson Market building at the corner of Center Street. Wright closed his Patterson shop in 1930, although some accounts claim he moved his business to Pawling in 1918. Wright continued to operate his shop in Pawling at least until 1960.

In August, 1902, Wright issued this receipt to the Patterson Grange for the purchase of a silver cup. The receipt bears the signature of Wright. The first ad appeared in the Patterson Weekly News on October 1, 1908. the second ad appeared in the Putnam County Courier on January 15, 1915. The third appeared in the Courier on April 30, 1915. The next image is that of a promotional postcard from 1910.