A.L. Ames Tailoring

1889 - 1911: A.L. Ames Merchant Tailoring

1890-02-19: Mr. Ames, who bought William Euster's interest in Cheney's merchant tailoring establishment, is to be discerned in the City Bakery deluged with work – the prodigious and varied remnants of what was worn the night of the fire.

1890-02-27 (CE): Mr. [A.L.] Ames, who has been connected with William Euster for some time in his tailoring department here, has bought out Mr. Euster's interest and will operate the business under his personal supervision in the future. Mr. Euster leaves for Rockford this week where he has purchased a shop in that city. We are sorry to hear of this, as he will be missed by our citizens here, and we congratulate Rockford in securing such a good citizen.

1890-09-05 - A.L. Ames, merchant tailor

1891-1908: Located at 514 1st Street

May 1 1919 - A.L. Ames Tailor Shop 514 1st St

1896: A.L. Ames Merchant Tailor advertised in the first issue of the Cheney Free Press.

A.L. Ames 1904

1910-01-11 - A.L. Ames is fitting up his tailor shop, repairing, painting the inside and outside, and making changes for the new tailors who will take possession before the first of February. Mr. Ames has been trying for the past three years to get out of the tailoring business on account of his health, and until now, has failed to find other than ephemeral tryouts to take his place of business. Mr. Ames expects to continue building more residences and handle some real estate for another year at least to regain his health before going into any other business.

1910-06-03: A.L. Ames is making extensive alterations, repairs, and renovations in the interior of his tailor shop.

1910-10-21: Mrs. E.E Kermott has opened a millinery establishment in Ames Tailor shop on First street.

1910-12-30: A.L. Ames has reopened his tailoring establishment and is now prepared to take care of all kinds of work in his lines, as well as orders for suits. The shop was closed all summer while Mr. Ames was looking after his building interests in the city.