1895-05-31 - H. N. Peterson Dealer in Hardware...First-class tin work done by P. A. Johnson.

1896-10-30 - Peter A. Johnson is about to build a new building on his lot south of the Tribune office, in which he will start a jewelry store, with a tin shop in the rear. Both hardware stores have given up the tinning business to him, which will make him a nice little business.

1897-08-06 - Having sold an interest in the tin shop to Mr. Hughes, I am now able to attend promptly to all watch and clock repairing. - P. A. Johnson.