The furniture dealer had net assets of $793,000 at this time.

Services offered from the buildings were a cycle maker, a hairdresser, a ticket writer, a fruiterer and a furniture dealer.

At various times, principal enterprises have included a general store, hardware store, delicatessen, bakery, auto service stations, hair salons, an antique furniture dealer, three hotels and resort lodging.

Most modern lap desks are considered specialty items and very few furniture dealers keep them in stock.

The ranges were being sold though more than 4500 retail locations including hardware dealers, furniture dealers and utility companies.