End of an Era: Etheridge Furniture closing after 57 years

Etheridge Furniture is closing Aug. 31 after 57 years in business in Lake City. (COURTESY)
Etheridge Furniture is closing Aug. 31 after 57 years in business in Lake City. (COURTESY)

A friendly wager made the rounds throughout the Etheridge Furniture staff.

Chairs, beds and cabinets started flying out of their showroom and into customers’ homes since the store’s retirement sale was…