Rand Mining District Centennial
— 1895 - 1995 —
Nicholas N. Miller - Randsburg Drug StoreNicholas Miller, a native of Michigan, came to Randsburg in December of 1896 and opened a drug store a month later. He was burnt out in both fires of 1898 losing $4,000 in the last fire and an unknown amount in the first fire. However he did rebuild and remained in business until 1900 when it is believed that he sold out to G. W. Turner.
George W. Turner - Randsburg Drug StoreAs a young man of twenty one George W. Turner came to Randsburg and became the proprietor of the Randsburg Drug Store. He faced his share of adversity with his store being burnt down in the 1903 fire at a loss of $3,000. He did not let this discourage him however, and he rebuilt the store and in April of 1904 installed the elegant soda fountain that is still enjoyed by local and visitor alike when they visit the Randsburg General Store.
In August of 1904 his wife Pattie filed for divorce accusing him of infidelity. By October of 1905 George had decided that enough was enough and sold out to Western Drug Co. Mr. Landers, of Los Angeles, took over as business manager.
R.S. Chency- Randsburg Drug StoreIn July of 1905 R. S. Cheney, from Los Angeles, purchased the Randsburg Drug Store.
Carl J. SpencerCarl J. Spencer is listed in the Great Register of Voters, as a druggist in Randsburg from 1910 to 1916. It is considered likely that he was the druggist for the Randsburg Drug Store during this period. It is not known however if he owned the store or was just working as the druggist.
Oscar GlanvilleOscar who was also in business in Mojave, Ca, was listed as the druggist in Randsburg from 1916-1919 when he moved his business to Modesto.
Anna (Gunderson) Jones and Wilson H. Jones - Gunderson-Jones Drug Co.Anna (Gunderson) Jones the widow of Daniel Gunderson and Wilson H. Jones are thought to have purchased the old Randsburg Drug Store from Oscar Glanville when he left town in 1919. Daniel Gunderson had run a bookstore, stationary, and newsstand next to the Randsburg Drug Store from 1906 until his death. The 1920 census shows that Wilson Jones was in the retail merchant business and was married to Anna. The combination of these two stories is thought to be the configuration of the present Randsburg General Store.
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