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KEMPFS STOREEstablished 1881Matilda M. Kempe, ProprietorShoes, Rubbers, Footwear, Mens and Childrens Wear418 Ridge Road, near Wi!mette AvenueFirst Store Building, west sideOtto L. Kem.pe in front ofof Ridge Road, built in 1886.store, in the year 1917.QUALITYWe feel we have a right to be proudof our customers patronage and ourVALUEScontinual services of 66 years in thisPERSONALcommunity, and we join with the SERVICEcitizens of this vicinity, in extendingFAIR and HONESTcongratulations and best wishes toDEALINGSWilmette on its 75th Anniversary.Matilda M. Kempe, owner andmanager of the store, sincePresent store building, east sidepurchasing it from her father.of Ridge Road, built in 1903.Gtto L. Kempe, Wilmettes oldest pioneershoe maker and merchant "sticking tohis last" on his 89th birthday in 1042.BOSHOSSTS