Source: North Manchester Journal, December 28, 1893, Ad:

HOOVER'S BOOK STORE!
OPP. OPERA HOUSE
FOR Holiday Goods,
Fancy Books, Bibles, Albums, Plush Goods, toilet Sets, Toys, Etc. at bottom prices.
Don't fail to see my line before purchasing.
Respectfully,
M.W. HOOVER, Proprietor