March 15, 1924: Little hope for reduced prices in men’s clothing
There is little hope for reduced prices for new style men’s clothing this spring, according to early information received by Cheboygan merchants from manufacturers. Costs of production have advanced during the last year and have precluded any possible price reduction. There will be slight, if any advances, however, it has been indicated.
“Style has become a primary factor in the men’s clothing industry,” declared a Cheboygan merchant discussing the outlook, “and in recognizing the demand for style, manufacturers and retailers have been ready to sacrifice profits in order to have no carry over of last season goods. For this reason retail prices prevailing at this time have no relation to prices for spring clothing. Present sale prices bear no relation to costs and are forced by the delayed winter and the style demands of the public.”
March 14, 1974: Skowton Building being torn down
The “Skowton Building” at corner of Main and Pine streets, a landmark in Cheboygan, was torn down today to make way for a new office for Investment North.
Peter J. Fisher had purchased the building, which at one time was a livery stable, and which for many years was home of the Skowton trucking and hauling business, conducted by Jud Skowton, and later by his widow Mrs. Pearl Skowton and son Harold.
Kenneth Snyder leased it from Mrs. Skowton and operated his trucking business there for a while moving recently into the former Novelty Works, later known as the Ormsby Building on South Main Street.
Mr. Fisher said he will start construction in about two weeks.
His new building will be one-story, and will be limited to offices for his real estate business.
He is now located in the Douglas Insurance building, where he has been renting since the Chimner Building burned down.
Investment North was first opened in the Chimner Building after Mr. Fisher purchased the Chimner Brothers farm supply store on South Main Street, extensively remodeled it, and named it after Raymond Chimner. The Building, which also housed Bedi Medical Clinic, law office of Jerry Sumpter, and second floor apartments, burned down in December.