Arkansas Democrat from Little Rock, Arkansas • Page 19

THE DAILY ARKANSAS WAY 19 the standard makes for accommodations, and how they kicked. The only thing you hear them kick in the drug business and iater admit HOTEL. 20 nlrelv fiirnlahelr nnil wt.ll.Vonl occupied. BANK about the Courtney Hotel at Warren, do net always' get the room tney wish, as it is seldom the 21 handsomely furnished and well-kept bedrooms are not filled, and' then the annex, and the accommodating proprietor has' to go-out to. private houses to get rooms for his guests.

That is all right, because when they enter the dining, room "with its clean linen and waiters in white jackets and white aprons are waiting to serve them with the. delicacies of the season, the. finest Kansas. City, sausage, game in season," and blcken. Broiled 'chicken Is common 7he cuisine Is far above the average, and the menu ex- ceeds any per day hotel you find in Arkansas, The delicious fruit.

oranges, apples, strawberries, bananas, sliced tomatoes, you have for breakfast Whet up the appetite, and when those delicious biscuits, tender loin steaks, liver and baccn, or -ham and broiled a la 400 style, With the finest cup of coffee to be found anywhere, real Jersey cream and butter, ah, hush! Wheje is the trav eling man -Who once stops at the "Courtney" hut what is glad to return? Courtney, the genial, hospitable and accommodating proprietor, with his estimable' -wife makes jt agreeable to the guests and likes them to feel at home. Mr. Courtney was born in Georgia, but has been in Arkansas many years was in the mercantile business in. Winchester and Arkansas City for a1 long time. He has been keeping the Courtney Hotel for three years very successfully and has built up a trade among the traveling men that far exceeds his only has 21 bedrooms proper, and ah annex, yet there is hardly a night he does not have to get rooms for his guests in private houses.

The service is good and he runs a free hack to meet all trains. The postoffice is Just across the street. This is one of the best $2 hotels in the state, i "RESIDENCE OF B. F. GARDNER.

iiiThls well thought; of business man is -a native of Bradley county. He was in the mercantile business for some years, and was secretary and, treasurer of the Warren Stave Co. for a long time, of which he Is a large stockholder arid was the promoter nd organizer of the same. His health was not good so he gave up the seo- etarv- and treasurer's place, -He now buys tImberfor toe stave taciory ami superintends getting material to mo plant, as he can get-outdoor exercise. B.

WARREN BANK. member of the firm of Martin, Good- win Watson, general merchandise, is secretary of the Board of Tradej owns a fine residence and other prop erty in the town and some fannlnf land in the, country and stock in thi. Warren Stave Co. He has as bis Ian partner J. C.

Abernathy, a bright and promising ybung lawyer and the law firm is known as Goodwin ft Aberna They do collections pay taxes, make loans, non-residents. i WARREN LIVERY AND TRANSFER, This popular livery and transfer business was established by Orton. a native born. The bn'slnAR firm is Orton ft Knickerbocker, Mr. Orton managing the Warren stable H.

O. MARTIN. and Mr. Knickerbocker the stable at Kingsland. They conduct up-to-dati livery, sale and exchange stables aj both places.

They run a regular bac line between Warren and Ktnmiiaiui. tnalfragtwo trips each way per day, v. a. man. ir.

uriorl has made a phenomenal success, atartu ing in a small way, has accumulated much fine property. He owns the sta. ble at which is 100x60 feel and two floors, owns the Orton Hotel of 28 rooms, other town property, farming land in the county and th' stable at Kingsland. He is a fin Judge of horses and keeps the best, His ii traps and vehicles are the best makes, the transfer business and patronage of the traveling men is very large. He nearly always has a carload of horses on hand for sale, WARREN BOTTLING WORKS.

This is somewhat' of a new acqulsl tion in the way of a new business en terprlBe for Warren. They are boti twa sitimmer and winter drinks, PWe fruit they ar also manufacturers of cider and vlne R. GOODWIN. 1 and children; specialty of school shoes an furnishings for ladies and gents, -shirts, neckties, collars, caffs 'and hats" from each season's block at least this Is a verita ble Noah's Ark, so to speak, as yon find everything here a man and his family need to wear. This well-known business is the pioneer one of Warren.

It was established in 1864. The business was known lor years as Martin Goodwin--and a son of each succeeded to the Wat son was admitted; in 1895. -The large brick store -is" feet and base ment, all filled to its utmost capacity with a choice and well-selected, stock of goods. By the fair dealing of this estimable, firm they have the confidence of the people and do a large business in town and surrounding country. Q.

Cv ABERNATHY. This young attorney-at-law, by his suave and easy manners and earnest conversation, at once makes a pleasant and lasting impression. Mr. Aber-nathy is a attended the schools, then the University' oi Arkansas, where he graduated as president of his class; also won sword in competitive drill of captains in the University of Arkansas. He afterwards attended the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, whettr1: held one of three scholarships graduates of universities and colleges of the United States.

He was a member of Shars-wood law club at the University of Pennsylvania, an old and exclusive club, an honor jthat many a student was envious of. Mr." A'bernathy rgrad-uated at the University of Arkansas in '1900, later at the University of Pennsylvania, and was admitted t6the bar in 1902. In June, 1903, he" became a law partner or Wl S. Goodwin under the firm name pt.GoodwIn 'ft Aber- T. GARDNER.

nathy, at Warren, and soon' made and has -been successful be- vond his most sanguine expectations, In October, 1903.hajsas married to a most eStlmame young iaay, miss Carrie Howell, daughter of Prof. J. F. Howell, now connected with the Uni versity of Arkansas. His many friends predict a very bright future for him.

The sound Judgment he dl Dlavs In handling difficult cases pus sies attorneys of older heads and mora experience. 8. M. DAVIS. i This highly esteemed citizen, came from Alabama, Jut Ts" one of the pio neers of Warren, having been here forty years or more.

He Is a physi cian, druggist and pharmacist; keeps the popular toilet articles, perfumery, soap, patent medicines of all kinds, and pure drugs, from which prescriptions are carefully compounded. He practiced medicine for 24 years; now does office practice. His son has lust returned from a -college of pharmacy at St. Louis. The doctor owns the 'store in which he does business, residence and other property.

JOLLY CO. This well known and deserving firm are dealers In hay, corn, oats, bran, chops, wagons, buggies harness and wagon material and undertakers" goods. James Jolly came from England to the United States in 1865. In 1866 be came to 'Warren. J.

R. Meek, the '-yarioer, is a native. This popular business was established fifteen years ago and run as the present firm since 1900. The store is 50x150 feet and well, They have a of tial the His gift a' ted to the above Arm. He came from Drew county, is president of the War ren Bank; he owns the building which they do business, two residences and other valuable property.

Sv. T. Jones la a owns residence. J. Scohey is native bcrn and owns his pwn residence.

The store is 50x120 feet and is filled to overflowing. In the J-ear Is a carriage repository where the finest traps can be found; they also make a specialty of buggies anr -harness. They carry a first-class line of coffins, caskets, burial supplies, cabas; and wish to call especial' atten tion to the people about this line, as It is a good one and has been 'well se lected. They have a alee 4rade In town and quite a large traJe which Js constantly increasing in the surround ing country. They will buy cotton on a large scale next fall.

No firm in southeastern Arkansas stands higher, ror integrity ana iair aeaimgtnair UU8 i "v-V WARREN BANK. One of the sterling financial institu tions of the city is the Warren Bank, which -has. a capital stock of $25,000 paid up. Below is given the state ment at the close of business Febru ary 6, 1904: Resources. Time 67,793.13 Demand 8,670.89 Banking house and 6.119.95 Due from banks i.

.1 12,340.22 Corporation 77.60 .37.50 Liabilities. Capital stock 25,000.00 108,171.57 Surplus and J.678-86 $135,859.43 W. T. Thompson, president. Is.

a member of the firm of S. T. Jones dry goods, and a stockholder in the Valley Telephone S. B. Meek.

ice-president, is also president of Warren Stave Co. Directors- Jas. Jolly, senior member of firm pf Jolly ft dealers in undertakers'! goodsl vehicles and feedstuff; R. F. Powers', wholesale and retail dealer In gro ceries; Herring, dry goods merchant; W.

R. Watson, member pf firm of Martin, Goodwin Jno. D. Singer, member of dry goods firm of Quinney ft Singer T. Thompson (given John I Hamilton, dealer In dry goods and notions, also president of Hamilton ft Louts Ederington, of the firm of J.

T. Ederington general jnsrehan' dlBe. if ifi THE WARREN BAKERY AND CON- FECTIONERY. If there is one thing a town is proud of it Is a first-class while the staff of life is a necessity one likes to eat the best. Warren Is fortunate.

Mr. C. W. McDermott, who was born in Montana, came to Memphis, from Memphis to Warren three years ago. and started his present business.

By being experienced and giving to the people a superior bread he soon became popular, and his bread in great demand: He makes rye bread, white bread, cream bread and rusk rolls and makes cakes to order for weddings, dinner, and picnic parties furnished with sandwiches, bread, cakes, pies, etc. upon short notice. He carried a full line candles, fruits, Mr. McDermott's reputation soon extended further than Warren and he now supplies several towns and many families contiguous. He has fresh cakes, pies and bread dally.

On last Fourth of July he furnished bread cakes, pies, to the thousands; furnished 2,500 loaves of bread alone. On his letter head reads: "U-need the bread; I-kneed the dough." DERMOTT BANK, DERMOTT, ARK The Dermott Bank was opened for business January 1, 1904 phe nomenal success it has made and the "even tenor" in which the business has been conducted has attracted the attention of many banks in the circle they come in business contact with. The capital -stock is $25,000, of which $15,000 has been paid in. The personnel of officers consisting of such fine business men financiers as H. Thane, president, who is also presi dent of Desha County Bank and one other.

Mr. Thane Is from Pennsylvania, but has been in Arkansas for 30 years or more. E. P. Renley, vice-president; W.

TK Trotter, cashier. Both of the latter were born and raised in Drew county. Ark. handsome brick, building that attracts the eye of the traveler from the depot was built especially for a bank. It is 25x75 feet and is equipped with the most modern Moser Safe burglar-proof safes and fire-proof vaults.

The fixtures and designs of the office are handsomeand attractive and show at once they were selected with care and taste. The decorations of the wall are fine, with a frescoed steel, celling, a splendid effect The whole is only in keeping with the excellent banking business that this bank has" already attained. Mr. Trotter, the genial -and popular cashier. Is a successful financier, and always demonstrates careful hut successful transactions -fiv matters pertaining to the baBkrjHfftsnds well in banking By his perfect 6ystemr-df-conducting' business he has won -the' esteem and confidence of the people, and has been the means of transacting some nice business with parties who rightfully belong to another territory.

Mr. Trotter says Dermott is making; a steady growth, and it is hi belief she will continue to grow until she is quite a little city. kLs 7 r-fi-- zz -COURTNEY HOTEL often hear traveling men talking about different hotels, the poor "MJIfi. ORTON This is a conveniently located and well kept" hostelry. Mr.

T. J. nrtnn I being the owner and proprietor. There 'Warehouse 30x50 feet, and that Is well filled also. They conduct their business with a perfect Bystem, doing unto outers as they would be done by, and have built a fine trade in the city and surrounding country.

They make a specialty of undertakers' goods, and supply many neighborhoods- in the country contiguous. v. CHILD3, REAP CO. 1 This well and favorably known firm are dealers In dry goods, dress goods. trimmings match, clothing from the best manufacturers for 1 men.

youths and boys, hats from, the latest blocks of. the season, shoes of all the most popular makes for ladles, misses, gents, boys arid children; RESIDENCE OF carry a fine line of school shoes, also deal In staple and fancy cereals, all the table delicacies, best fruit, vegetables, country pro duce, tobacco and cigars, By giving quality, quantity and full weight and measure at the lowest possible prices, they have built up a fine trade and know the secret of holding their Mr. Child is a native of the county, owns half of the Btore in which they do business, five residences rents four and lives in the other; besides he owns two farms in the county. Air, S. Reap is from South Carolina, and 3.

Ederington is hatlve born. He owns a farm. This firm carrieB a good Stock and offers many bargains, believing in quick sales and small profits. V. 8.

GOODWIN. No citizen or business man in Warren Is' held in higher esteem by his home people than S. Goodwin. They know him and say he has been tried and founrtytrue. Mr.

Goodwin Is an- attorney-at-law and practices in all courts. He Is known outside of his RESIDENCE OF own domains, having been very successful with some cases in the courts different parts of the state. He attended the public schools of Warren, afterwards one or two line prepara tory schools In Georgia, attended the University of Mississippi, where he graduated with honors; afterwards attended the University of Arkansas, where he graduated with the highest honors, and was admitted to the bar early in 1894. Was elected presiden elector In 1900 and led the Demo cratic ticket, defeating several strong competitors. He was nominated in last Democratic primary for the state senate Against three opponents.

numerous friends and constituents claim there is no office within the of the people but what is within reach of hls'persimmon pole. Besides fine-paying law practice he is a RESIDENCE OF J. W. A. Mr.

a WARREN middle west. They also have three mailer saw mills In the county. They have been very successful Indeed and being practical men their plant Is conducted In a way that makes everything count. They have a sidetrack running to their plant from the (Warren branch of the Iron Mountain railroad. They work sixty people and the pay-roll has always been made on the.

same date since they have been Bolng business. D. H. BALFOUR. This enterprising and deserving young man is a native of Warren About two years ago he commenced his -present business of selling the choicest of fancy groceries and all the latest table delicacies, 'choicest frirelcn and rinmentlo fmftfi.

fresh pao- dies of all kinds, and a handsome! BodaJpuntain where all the different syrups' and soft drinks known to Boda "fountain dispensers are served choice line of cigars and tobaccos. There are elegant tables and chairs vhere ladies are served with the de licious and cooling drinks. This well- kept confectionery and soda and the fine service he gives to has numerous patrons reflect much credit upon him. Mr: Balfour is a young man. but-his fine business sense would do credit to a much older head.

He has been successful, and he will be suc cessful as long as he gives to the people of Warren a place where they can enjoy such luxuries In the good old summer, time." 4 MERCHANTS ft PLANTERS BANK. This solid arid, popular bankfng la ltitution gives Warren and section good financial standing. No banking Institution in the state Is more ably MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS INTERIOR OF MERCHANTS INTERIOR i. I a of owns a beautifuL residence, whlcn officered or. carefully conducted.

It was established in 1890. The personnel of officers are excellent business men. Dr. J. W.

Martin, president, who came from West Virginia and has been here the better part of his life; be is afi pioneer citizen; JQb: 9 Ederington, vice-president, a merchant; Irwin J. Adair, cashier; Carl Hol-lis, assistant cashier. The directors in addition to the above are H. L. Turner, D.

W. Sutton, J. R. S. Meek, R.

F. Powers. The capital stock is $35,000. They do collections, exchanges, pay taxes and collect rents for non-residents, and act as administrators, executors, etc Statement May 3, 1904: Resources. Loans and $142,105.74 Real estate F.

and F. acc't 4,630.84 Cash on hand and with banks 76,061.18 $222,797.76 35,000.00 4,851.08 182,946.68 Liabilities. Capital fully paid Contingent $222,797.76 8. T.JONES A CO. This deserving firm does a.

large town and country trade. They carry large and carefully selected stock of goods and keep them attractively ar ranged. They deal in dry goods, no tions, a specialty of fine dress goods and trimmings, and lady can come very near getting anything Bhe wishes at this store in the way of dress' goods without having to send to the cities. Shoes of all the most popular makes for ladies and misses, school shces, shoes for gents, and the rural friends have hot forgotten they have boots ana rubber boots and shoes, hats from all the different blocks of the season notions nd fancy goods, underwear for ladles and a fine line of gents' furnishings, white Bhirts. negligee shirts, splendid line summer underwear, and the line of neckwear is grand, and will have to be seen to be appreciated.

The nrm is composed of three excellent business men. Dr. W. T. Thompson, once a practicing physician, and afterwards AND PLANTERS BANK.

gar. While only doing business one) year they have built up a nice trade, -not only in the town, but to points contiguous In Arkansas and Louisiana. The promoters and proprietors are 1 Chooley, who" came from Pennsyl-vania, and George Hill, who came from Missouri, but later lived in Eldorado, and came from there to Warren, Hill Is a practical man and manufactures soft drinks that are very palatable and soon become very pop- ular. They invite those wishing soda -water and other soft drinks, prohibition drinks, tc, to write them for their prices. These enterprising gentlemen are preparing to give Warren laundry also.

It will be a hand laundry at first, but they contemplate later on putting in machinery and -making It a steam laundry. will be shown tne illustrations oi the Warren write-up of, this issue. He also owns' a farm two miles north of the town, part in timber and part in -cultivation in cotton, corn -and He purchased this farm the, first of the year. It is his -intention -to make a stock ftarm of and will stock it with reg istered cattle. He Has an interesting family wHe.

Mrs. Mattia J. Gardner, and three handsome and healthy boys. respectively. GOODWIN ft WATSON.

'-This exceptionally strong and re sponsible firm is composed of three excellent business men W. A. Martin, native born, ana son oi ur. Martin, the president of the Merchants and Planters Bank; W. Goodwin, attorney-at-law, secretary Board of Trade, member of the state senate and Interested in several enterprises, and W.

R-, who came from This fina are dealers In general merchandise. They are cash dealers in dry notions dress goods, trimmings, a fine line of cloth ing for men ana ooys, snoes -au ---RESIDENCE OF W. R. WATSON. N.

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