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TTIi: HRYAN DAII.Y EAGIJi Scctlon Edition SOME UP-TO-DATE CONCERNS Bryan's Business Men THE CITY NATIONAL BANK. I and whii'h have reBuUod In placing It Ono of the fartors In the on llnt of banking of bave growfh and proBiK-rity of city for ypars of connistont, Hryun Is City National rour- lunonp thf mont fonsldoratlon for Ita patrona; utantlul bankhiK In tho Stato to and honent, fair In every INTERIOR VIEW EUGENE LADIES' EUGENE EDGE, One of the most extenalve modern retail dry goods and millinery eatab- llahmenta In Texas la Kugene "The Store," in thia city, In which la conatantly on hand an Immenae atoi-k of retail dry gooda, millinery and ready-to-wear garments, together with every acoeB- aory Incident to firat-clasa menta of Ita kind Since entering Ing to that department, aa he la known an expert shoe man having few and no auperlora. The dreaa gooda department of the eatabliahment maintains a large atock of the beat modern manufacture, and la under the capable direction of Mr. W. R.

Kennedy, a man of extenalve and moBt aucccaaful experloncp in the Bupervlalon of thla department. Mr Howard iilack, an expert window drcBsor. ia In charge of the at- of TeXHH, organizt'd In and having a npltul atock of FVom the date of Its the lit, thlB admirably equipped bank the moat adequate fa- cllltiea and financial ability fo render I he Hefvlce known to the beat jnsodcrn financial inatllutiona. Ita lory has been that of steady and un! Interrupted progresa along linea of wise, conservative, safe and mature Judgment, and in of reaourcea, reliability, and modem facilities extended to ita patrons, occupies a posi- roll," every bank being I tion second to none. to a place on the honor roll The offlcera of the bank are the fol- aurplua and undivided proflta tranHiictlon.

There are few banka bo fortunate in commanding the services of and eniployea of mature experience, sound judgment, and rare buainesB acumen, as la tliis institution, a circumetance which bus made possible Ita phenomenal aui f-eaa and high rating aa a safe, sound, and reliable ban.c. There Is among the National banka of the United States what is known aa A. M. WALDROP A FURNISHERS. are to, or capital activitleK here for aeventeen atock.

The National Bank of eara have established for them and Bryan has long held an enviable poal- their sterling house an enduring repu- tion on the of National tation for honorable dealings which banks, and by the laat atatement it is rewarded with the moat extensive ranked as follows: Flrat In Bryan, and high-class cuatom of any like en- caahler; J. M. Hare, aaaistant cashier, In Texas, and one hundred and terprise within the bordera of Texas. The following list of the bank's di- twelfth in the United Statea. The commodious building now occu- rectora comprehenda aome of the lead- many years this bank has en- pied by this firm has the broadest ing and wealthiest citizens in the city joyed the distinction of being a de- frontage of any building in the city, of Brjan: J.

English, Cole, poaiiary for the United Statea govern- with entrance on two atreets. equipped E. Aatin, John E. Astin, John ment, a testimonial in itself of the with four large show windowa admir- lowing leading buainesa meu, flnatt- ciera and capitaliata; E. H.

preaident; John K. Parker, vice preaident; John E. Aatin, vice preaident; Albert W. Wilkerson, caahler; Crenshaw, aaaiatant wjth three years. He an expert accountant and a buainesa man of the order of capacity.

Mr. Jamea D. Graot, in charge of the shoe department, lived in Bryan for four years and been in the service of the firm for that length of time. He ia an experienced man in that department of busineaa. Mr.

A. Hamilton charge of the hat department, where he has aerved the firm creditably for nativebuai- artistic displnya exhib- Albert W. Wilkerson. The confidence of the National banking au- ably arranged for the display of the three and a half years. He ia a baa show windows which abun- experienced force of employes thorities in its strength and financial elegant goods in the stock of the estate of this city and is popular with neaa nine yeara ago this commanded a full share of the great his exceptional volume of in the various' aa an expert linea handled by It, Im luding the tronage of the refined and disc riminat Mary Evans is in haiKe of the ing trade familiar with the latest, Complete and up-to-date notitms and and most goods that capital patterns department.

In the discharge can command, and iio can be satir of hi- duty has displayed fted with nothing 1 marked ability and expert fainiliarity Illustrative experienced force of employes thorities in its strength and financial eiegant gooas me stocK or tne estate or mis city and is popular with all lUi who render valuable services in the responsibility. Prom the date of its lishment. citizens Mr, C. Stone, in charge conduct of the extensive business of organlaztion until the present time the Since opening for business seven- of the furniahings department, the bank, are the following; Fred City Bank has been a pillar teen years ago this house has never is an experienced and capable man in Cavitt, bookkeeper; Rivers Allen, of strength and active participant in failed to show an Increase of business, that line of the business. He waa for- assistant bookkeeper; and Clarence ail the flnancisl and busi-'except in 1907, the year of the finan- nierly connected with one of the Sealf, exchange and collection ness transactions incident to the re- cial panic in the United States.

The largest clothing houses in Dallas, and markable improvement and progress firm employs ten men regularly and is well acquainted with the require- resounee and of the city of while its capable extra men on Saturdays. It does a ments of the trade. Mr, Frank Zubik of the The rerent reuiarkuble Inereahe In wHh the numerous grades of re- flnancial ability of this bank, It is staff of officers and employes have large business with the A. and Col- the busiueHa of this has necessi- latiiig fo that Important brunt of this Hufficieut fo note that its stockholders ever been In the foremost rank of pro- lege, and has a large mail order us- tatcd tlu' rbauling and modeling of the building by It. the addition of a thirty- foot extension fo meet the demand for Increased and additional facilities.

Mr. Eugene proprietor and founder of extensive and suci hph ful enterprise, brings to the i xperit iu mature nt store. The of tfie extensive, eieiiant and attractive ready to a ear department is In charge of Trannie who has h--d nine exjieri in the business of the store and an expert In that line of iioo.ls. This imj ortant br.ini of the one hnlf of the et (Hid floor of the now oc- represent capital of over 12.000,000, gressive citizens whose labors in be- tom to which it delivers goods by and ar. rated among the most capable half of this city have been abundantly parcels post free of charge, business men and financiers in Texas, rewarded by advancing it to the front Mr.

S. Lock, in charge of the The admirable buniness policies rank of the most progressive munici- adopted and adhered to by this bank, palHies within the bordera of Texas. is in charge of the tailoring department. He la a capable and expejrt- enced man In that line, having served an apprenticeship in Europe. He has been with the store seven yeara.

and accomplished business ammen in and will In future contain the the government, supervision and prac- of ith phenomenal buai neas, and nowu one of the mof.t i niid busSni.s men in the Hryau In itnpfi tant work h- is alily ly 'Ir I'iuvell int ho for nine jear li; ably served as manager of the dejiartment. demonstratitig a keen business insight and Judtrment In all important affairs that has abun established the wisdom of his as the head of the ment named. The shoe department of this s'ore earriea the finest line of ahoes procurable. including all the modern grades produced by well known and standard manufarturera. Mr.

W. F. flneHl modern of fnnn to the most exjx'nsive and gowns known that rar-h of the traile Tl; n.i’liijery department of this tre X' In se tion of f-arrying in stuck in sc.n^on most ex clbnf and exquisite knfiwu to the trade True to his reputation of procuring the very expert talent itrocurable every department of his store, Edge has secured the serv Ices of two of the most capable tiioroughly expert ladies to take charge of this and respon- sIMe department of the business. These are nardner of New York and Moore of St. Louis, selec- an experienced ahoe saleaman.

tions which reflect credit upon the attentive, polite and obliging, haa establishment and give assurance of been in charge of thia department for the valuable aid of the most capable artists known to that most difficult and sc ientific branch of business. four years and has been an important In ln( reaaing the trade pertain- munerative trade acquired by hia establishment. The proprietor of this business la BRYAN TELEPHONE CO. and Allen Burton. C.

W. Ruchtl, wire chief; J. J. Ray, bookkeeper. Among the extensively modernly Mr, Ed Sims, the capable man- equipped public service corporations ager of the company, entered the serv- which were early attracted to the city ice in a subordinate capacity at a iof Bryan as the first commercial busi- nominal salary many years since, ness center of South Central Texas, winning his way to the important and lis the Bryan Telephone responsible position which he now oc- 'Prom the date of its organization in tuples through sterling worth and ca- 1SS5 until the present time this com- pacity in the discharge of the Impor- jpany has provided its patrons with tant duties assigned to him in the vari- the most prompt and efficient ous departments with which he has 'Which capable management and the been connected.

best facilities could command This Mr. Willie Ruchti, the efficient wire is capitalized for $28,000, and chief of the company, has discharged extensive and growing volume of- the difficult and important duties of business is under the capable and effi- his position with such tact and Judg- jcient direction of the following offi- ment as to render him invaluable to cials; Wipprecht, president; Ed the company and a prime favorite S. Derden, vice president; H. C. Rob- with all of ita numerous patrona, ineon.

secretary and treasurer; and This company owns and a Ed M. Sims, manager. handsome two-story brick building This company has recently added to near the courthouse in the city of its equipment a energy sys-I Bryan. There is no institution In this item" supplied by the Western Elee- city reflecting more credit upon Its Company, which la a valuable im- progress and prosperity than the provemcttt to its extensive plant. Telephone Company and Its ad- business beneficial to the public in- to its local telephone service mirable staff of officers and INTERIOR CITY NATIONAL BANK.

Mr. Clarence V'ick, junior member company is also agent for the; Since the date of the removal of ably assisted by John Pickey, sales- of this firm, reared in this city, man, who has lived in Bryan for W. T. JAMES, Furniture and Undertaking, The furniture and undertaking ea tabliahment of W. James is a prom Inent business institution of this city is an extensive dealer in furniture and undertaker's gooda.

The undertaking department of this business was established in 1S97. under the firm name of T. James Co. In the autumn of isy? the furni- line was added on the investment of small capital, the firm name being James Castle. In 1899 the business had BO increased as to necessitate more extensive quarters, and it waa removed to the Derden building.

On the death of Mr. Castle, in 1905. hia interest waa purchased by C. Nunn, and the business was continued under the firm name of James In 1909 Mr. purchased Mr.

interest, when the present firm name was adopted. In January, 1912, the twelve years, and has been in the service of the firm four years; and also by Cecil Eatil, lerk, who has been with the establishment six months. and acquaintances by whom he is ea teemed as a leading factor in business and social circles in this city. He is whose splendid capacity has been a factor in the development of VICK Feed, Grain and Mill Products. the business to its present ex The house of Vick extensive tensive proportions.

business was moved to its present successful dealer in feed, grain, quarters. jilt'd mill products, is a type of the James is a licensed undertaker and embalmer, and la equipped to sup great busineaa institutiona which share In the many business oppor- long-distance department of the company from its old quarters to western Telegraph and Telephone its present ideal location, ita ener- circle of friends (-otnpany. and maintains toll board getic secretary and treasurer, H. connections by means of which it sup- C. Robinson, has devoted his entire plies its patrons with the best and time to the important and responsible most efficient long-distance service to duties of his department of the serr- a business man of mattire judgment points reached by the lines of the lat- ice.

He is a distinguished citizen of and successful practical experience, The Bryan Telephone Bryan, whose long period of residence Company maintains an office at Col- here has been devoted to the advance- lege Station, in connection with its ment of its business interests in all local system in the city of Bryan, fur- lines of progressive actlcity. In a city nishing service free of charge to the noted for the great number of ita lead- Mr. Roy U. Nunn, the act.ie, ex- Agricultural and Mechanical College ing public-spirited men who have ap- perienced And succesful of subscribers. their well-directed energies, su- the firm, was reared in Bryan aid is The capable staff of employes of the perior business qualifications and recognized as an exemplary diizen company consists of the following: devotion to progressive and an efficient man in the disci.arge Georgia Mobley, bookkeeper for the advancement of its interests, ply the best goods and seruce known tunlties incident to the remarkable of the important duties entrusted to supervisor; Miss Pearl Gam- there is none entitled to greater dia- to the undertaking business in thlslKrowth and prosperity of the city of mon, night chief operator.

Operating tinction than Mr. Robinson, part of Texas. He is a substantial Bryan. establishment is a leacling force: Misses Ursula Gray. May Bell In the commodious headquar- and respected citizen of Bryan and composed of John class in this city, and withers, Dora Ruchti, Ada Smith.

Alta ters of the company Mr. Robinson has well deserves the extensive and re- 'tkio Powers. Lora Mills, Ix)la McGee, Verna elegantlv private office du Taylor. Gertrude Ware. College S.a-iwhere (rienis and patron, of the com- 1 inir the nertorf of Its here Bryan as the chief eity of this operators: Mrs.

L. M. Johnson pany are extended a hearty welcome. ling the period of its activities here section is substantially based. I I haa taken rank as one of the most reliable, extensive and trustworthy establishments of Its kind in this part of Texas.

The firm carries a large stoc of feed, grain, and all grades of mill products, guaranteed to be of Ihe A. M. WALDROP Clothing and Furnishings. The men's clothing and furnishing; known to this line of business, establishment of A. Waldrop Co is one of the largest and most prospei- at prices which are satisfactory and the reach of all customers, John C.

Vick, the senior partner of Ithe firm, Is a native of P.ryan. graduate of the A.iiricultural and Meehan' ic-aj Collc'Kc, and one of the leading, able and pro.i;ressive Aldermen of the -ity of Bryan. During the period of his residence here he has been known ous business of its kind in this part of Texas, and carries the and bcjst stock of goods in itp lino between tho cities of Houston anci In its stoc'k may do found the most elegant, stylish and W. T. JAMES FURNITURE STORE.

as one of the most valuable, leading. goods of the best manufacture and capable public spirited standard grades known to the men of the city, extensive ac- trade. quaintanco and popularity with all The firm is composed of A. M. classes of people has made a pillar of I drop and J.

H. Conway, two of the strength in the upbuilding of the city leading, successful, and sub- and the advancement of the work of stantial business men and citizens of modern Improvements In all lines of the city of Bryan, whose capable bual- BRYAN TELEPHONE COMPANY..