W. J. Sedgman, Clothier and Juvenile Outfitter, 3, Victoria Buildings, High Street.

Among the recently established business enterprises of note in Rushden must be mentioned that of Mr. W. J. Sedgman, Clothier and Juvenile Outfitter, who occupies commodious and well-appointed premises at No. 3, Victoria Buildings, High Street. Mr. Sedgman is evidently thoroughly acquainted with the trade in all its branches, for he is maintaining a stock remarkable for variety, excellence, and cheapness, and consequently is attracting a considerable share of patronage. All kinds of fashionable ready-made clothing for men, youths, and boys may be found at this establishment, together with juvenile outfits, silk and felt hats, caps, hosiery, shirts, cuffs, collars, ties, scarves, gloves, umbrellas, etc., etc. The premises possess a handsome lofty frontage, and are well adapted in every way to the business in hand. Mr. Sedgman has had no reason to complain of the success that has attended his efforts during the few months he has been established, and the people of Rushden have cause for congratulation on the acquisition of such a reliable and enterprisingly conducted clothing business. [Philip Sedgman was manager in 1901, J J Clark had taken over by 1908]