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Fort Towson's Representative Town Builders
Not Boomers, But Wide Awake Citizens
Who are in Line for Progress and Prosperity
The Ft Towson Enterprise August 11, 1905 - transcribed & contributed by Ron Henson

T.L. Gulley & Co. (E.A. Carter)

    The senior member of this firm, T.L. Gulley, resides in Arkansas. E.A. Carter, junior member and manager, came to Fort Towson from Nevada county, Ark., in May, 1903. This firm is closing out its stock of general merchandise and intends to handle groceries exclusively and sell on a cash basis.
    Mr. Carter is a young man of good business capacity. He owns considerable real estate and is a worker for the best interests of the town. He was elected mayor of Fort Towson at the last election and began presiding as the town's chief magistrate on May 31st of this year and has made an efficient officer.