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W. D. GILMAN, druggist, Bloomington; the drug business is well represented in Bloomington; among those establishments that are neatly fitted up, and stocked to supply any and all demands for goods in this line, is that of W. D. Gilman, corner of Main and Jefferson streets Mr. Gilman, the gentlemanly proprietor, is a native of Washington, D. C.; at the age of 16 he began learning the drug trade; has had experience in the drug business in St Louis and Columbia, Mo.; he spent two years at his present location in the employ of Dr. Dyson; then engaged in the drug trade in Heyworth, where he remained for two years; in November, 1878 he returned to Bloomington and became the successor of Dr. Dyson, where we now find him. Many of the citizens of Bloomington became acquainted with Mr. Gilman during his two years residence in this city, and are well aware of his ability as a thoroughly-educated druggist; his stock of goods is neat and tastily arranged, and of the very best quality; he has a large line of show-case goods and a complete assortment of choice brands of cigars; these are all conducive to his success, but no more so than a fine family recipe department, over which he presides personally; his readiness and courtesy in waiting upon customers, clean and tidy store-room must insure him success in the future as he has had in the past.