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being filled with an elegant line IN City of IBevier! The Center and Headquarters of the Coal Belt of Macon County, and the Greatest Coal Producing City in the State. The Little Store Around the Corner This company owns 2,000 acres of coal land and operate two mines both having switch facliiies, and tneir product i shipped iuto a vast curroundmg territory and a large amount is consumed by the Ilannil.al St. Joseph railroad. Mine No. 1 is located a half mile east of Bevier, where it is 75 feet in depth and is equipped witn a 50 hon-e-power engine, widle No.

2 is situated three-fourths of a mile uth of town. Is 100 fet in cepth and has an engine of 100 horse-power. This company employs 200 men, and it superintendent is Mr J. Watson. Their output is ail sold nt wholesale and the trade in the same has ever been good.

It headquarters are located in the Watson block on the northeast corner of Maco.i and Platte reets. This immense structure is the one in which the opera bouse is Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry C0RL1S KIMG. And Bevier Thrives Thereon, and has Some of the Finest Business Houses to be Seen in North Missouri. and Gents' Furnishings, FOOTWEAR OF ALL KINDS, It is located on the west side of Ma Goods, Clothim H-H Hardware, Tinwear, Wooden Goods and Harness. on the principal of Turning stock often proms are small.

inrinf lrimirn We work even 11 rnrninrffirimirm OOP MP une No old goods our house. THE BEST GOODS A' THE LOWEST PRICES," is our motto. Don Foraet the Place LOOMS M1E Lew J. Loomis, Manager. 1frBring us your country produce We will do you good.

D. M. Williams. Centrally located is the blacksmita (hop of tbr above-named gentlemen, who dos all kinds of bUcksmithing, plow-work, lepairing of woodwork and farm machinery, and makes a specialty of ine hoise-shoeins. He nlo builds new worktoordei.

Mr. Williams is a flhej ai ing new goods for old in the matter of implements and vehicles and other lines. He carries a full stock of bai.d aud machine-made hainese, as also saddles, bi idles, robes, blankets, flynets and other horse-furi ishing goodc. He employes a skilled barnessmaker and two other persons aside from bis ow labor, and does a splendid business. Roberts Brothers' Bakery is the place to obtain fresh bread, cakes, pies, rolls end buns, as alto the finest of confectionery and fruits, and home biauli of cigars.

The firm is composid of Mtirrs. D. Mi and J. E. Roberts, the former gtUtletnaB having followed the business for six years, learning bi trade in Macon with J.

II, Strahlman. Thev start the bus iness here In 1891, aud tiieir establishment is located on Elvira -tr et opposite the depot, where its buiiding ts equipped with a Hubbard portable oveb; the only one in this county. They own a tine delivery wagon for the city trade and have a od aud increasing eatruunge. Thomas Williams Is Bevier's efficient postmaster, he haying been appointed to that position1 on November 1, 1893. Duriug Cleveland's first administration he served in the same capacity i four years and has ever conducted the business here as becomes a first-class official.

He was born in April 1, 1843, and has been a citizeu of the great Republic for a period of 27 years, 25 of which have been cper in this city. In the postof-flce lobby he carries a good stock of confectionery, cigars and tobaccos and cutlery, in all of which he has a good trade. Q. H. Kealey, General blacksmith, has been located in Bevier for the past two years and operates a shop on the side of Macon street a short distance south of the railroad, where be is at all times ready to do all kinds of repair work aud horse-shoeing at prices to suit the times.

He is a skilled mechanic of 16 years experience and has a neatly arranged shop and a good and growing trade. DKDS jiuiLim iiiijJiLy MERCA has a good business, and to accomno-date the tnciease in the same he will shortly erct a 22x50 foot, fvo-story orick shop building on tie noitu side of Platte street, where he will employ a force of skilled workmen For work in his liues give him a tril and you will go satisUed. C. Bevier's city attorney, as also a Notary Pubi was born iu Macou county on February 23, 1872. He received bis earlier education in 'he public schools bt Callao, aittnded college at the Stanberry Normal school at Stanberry.

Mo and gradual ed iu law from the Northern In-diaua Law school at Va'parats Indiana. He hat beeu located in Bevier for four veors. and was elected to I is present of lice within a mouth after coming here, 1 ills office is lochtKd on the econd foorW ii 1 I- 1. furniture, includlug folding and other beds, mattresses and springs, bedroom softs, tables, chairs, sidetoards, book cases desks, in fact everything that goes to make up the stock of a first-class farnitnre bouoe of the period, ioc fling the celebrated 'Bissell" carpet weeper and 'Household" sewing ma-atine. Inaddition to the above Mr.Hutou carries a fall line of undertakers' go sad barial supplies, including caskets aad ca-ies and the best tailor-made burial jrobes.

Mr. Huston is a practical antral director and embalm-r and ail work of Ibis kind will receive careful and special attention. This gentleman also carries a tock of picture frames and mouldings Mm bat an excellent and men? trade mad is counted as among the leading iacas men of LaPla; a. The Denver Hotel, IPlata's leading hostlery, is located os Ute east side of Gex street one-half stock sontb of the pnbiic equate, and under the efficient management of its geui- pronetor and owner, Mr. O.

O. James. Jaeae the matt st, cleanest and best swat bouls in this part of the State. The JaaJldin? is three stoiies in he'ght, and caataias fourteen elegantly furnished aleepiUK apartments, office, parlor, dining rossa and kitchens, as also the private aaartpients of its proprietor, the whole heated with hot air throughout. tables of this bouse are furnished all that the treasons afford, ana special attention is paid to commercial trade.

Mr. James has had charge since Tabruarj of 1894, and during that time. I ever enjoyed an excellent patronage. is assisted bv bis estimable wife i charge of the domestic arrangements In LaPlata don't fail to give the XJever" a call. Sears Sears.

The above -n am firm, composed of tfeasrs. J. I. and W. S.

Sears, became es-lafeliHhed under that name at this point Ja 1877. the first-named gentleman having been in business here for the past enty- three yea rs. Tbey are wholesale and retail dealers in paper and painters' aapplies, groceries, coal oil and gisoline Tbey own their building, which is located at the southwest corner of the public equate, it being a two-story brick, with frontage to the north on Saunders street ef 40 feet, and a rear extension aloDg the 'west side of Gex street of 130 feet. The interior is conveniently divided into the eeessary as al.o a large wareroom for the storage of duplicate jeteck. hey employ the services of live persons, including a registered pharmacist, the- latter being Mr.

S. B. Christie. In connection with their grocery, the roa a city delivery, and have an excellent Iwainess la all lines. W.

H. Johnston. The only wholesale dresser, packer ad shipper of poultry and eggs in La flats ts Mr. W. II.

Johnston, who ha Its en engaged in this line of trade at thie point since February of 1895, having followed the business altogether, for 15 yamra. His plant is centrally located ot the south aide of the public square, where it is fitted up especially for tbt aarpose, and where he dresses poultry Yke year rouDil, ice-packing the same daring the summer and ship- his products to the Eastern lmrk- the most of it being obtaiaed from surrounding countiy. io do tn of this establifhmeut lequires the services of from ten to twelve men. He aerates a branch concern at Atlanta, this being in charge of Mr. V.

M. 9ars. From the start this -ta enjoyed a good trade, the business aawunting to about $40,000 per annum. E. B.

Dabney, 3m the oldest established dealer in La in the muter of watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware aud optical good, also books, stationery, fancy goods, am lag machines, oils and need es, ht barring been in business at this point; 1879. His store is located on th. oath side of the public square, where its stock is complete aud elegantly arranged, the building that it occupies beta; 20x80 feet in size. Mr. Dabney also bas a branch store at Atlanta, this being in charge of Mr.

S. M. Dabnev. Hr. Dabney is a graduate of the King iCfeptteal Institute, of Cleveland, Ohio, wmA Kansas City, and has had Jwenty-tbree years' practical expert aaace in watch repairing.

He has a good Bsine88, and is a tine workman and a irteous gentleman. R. Gaines. Veariy in the center of the block that ids the wet-t side of the public aaaare is located the furniture house Str. It.

Gaines, who became established Ja tbis city in 191, succeeding J. M. 3err, who conlucted the business previous to thit time for 20 ars. Mr Oalm owns bis building which covers space of 20x80 feet, and coutains a fall line of furniture, carp ts, picture frames and undertakers' ods and barial supplies, this branch of the busi-aass being in charge of Mr. J.

M. Deri, Who is a practical funeral director. Mr. Gaines is also asent for and keeps on band the Ear off organs, manufactured North St. Paul, as aisotte Union sewing machine and its supplies.

He has Ood trade in all lines, and all who have afeslinus with him will be treated right. Por particulars, write W. I. Rush Co. Macon, Mo.

If you want a fruit farm, write W. I. Bash Se Co. Macon, Mo. If you want a large farm, write W.

I. Macon, Mo. If you want a stock farm, write W. I. Co.

Maeon, Mo. If you want J. Bosh Co. a small farm, write Maeon, Mo. The real estate firm of W.

I. Rush Macon, will give you any Jaformation you desire. T3T- I. Rush of Macon, arill cheerfully answer all parties want-teg- or contemplating the purchase of uri farms. XT.

I. Rush Macon, will arrange for you reduced rates on ,3 railroads to Macon, Mo. Write to for particulars. GOLD AT CRIPPLE CKKEK- Beat way to Get There la Over the Santa Fe Jtonte. The fabulously rich gold mining dis of Cripple Creek, Colorado, is at trading hundreds of people.

By spring f3a rash bids fair to be enormous. That is an abundance of gold there is lonstrated beyond doubt. Fortunes being rapidly made. To reach Cripple Creek, take the Santa JPe Route, the only standard gauge line Urect to the camp. Through Pullman Sdeepers and chair ears.

The Santa Fe leads you right in the heart of Cripple Creek. Inquire of nearest ticket agent, or address G. T. Nicholson, G. P.

A. T. Q.F. R'y, Monadaock Block, Chichi con ftreet. where it occupies the first story of the Odd Fellows' block, which contains two large their combined floorage being 50x100 feet Tbey are divided by an arcade and are furnished as becomes an up-to-date concern the main office occupies a position in the lear and tie whole is heated with ht air, lighted by electricity and equip ped with a system of automatic cash ciriier.

The northern salesroom contains dry goods, clothing and footwear while the boutbern apartment in devoted to the display of grocerit glass and queensware and hardware. To the rear of and adjoining the groc try dtpartmnt is a two-etory. 25x60 foot extension, the front half of the lower story of which Is used as a meat marker, the same beii furnished with a cooling room of lirgc size. The rear half of this floor, as also a large basement under both the main building and extension, are used for the storage of fruit, vegetables, aud duplicate t-tock. The second story contains a full Hue of furniture, including bedroom, parlor, din'ng room and kitchen sets, as alto floor coverings, a a freight elevator connects tbis department and the ba.

-rtieut with the nrst floor. Aside from the aboye tht re is a 22x00 fool storage ware house for goods in the grocery and bard-ware Hues. This company has extensive works around Bevier, as also at Ard- more, this county, and they own and op erate a at iulLe No. 4t, two miles east of Bevier, aud a larue mercantile establishment at Ardmoie, at both places crring a complete tock of mer chandise aud miners' supplies. At Ard-more taey aho handle drugs and patent medicines and their buddings include a large two-story main structure, 60x120 feet in size, and a three-story warehouse The clerical force includes ten pet sons at Ardmore and fourteen at Bevier, and the whole is under the supervision of Mr.

rge J. who has been with the comptoj lor nine eart, au in this de partment since 1SD2. Mr, W. C. Barris ter is the cashier of.

the es a-listiineiit and acts as manager when Mr. Post is abse. t. The stock, embraces uotbioi; but best grade of 0 an thcV Are pre pared to order on short notice auytbiog not kept on hand, ahd to buy all kinds o. country pr dace, poultry, stock, grain, hay aud feeds, lor which the market pi ices are paid.

The mercantile establishments at both places have an enormous trade, which is dua to the fact taat an thing bought at these stores is just a represented and can be relied upon, ltieie are two things particular ly noticeable in the stores of this com pany, namely, the absolute cleanliness aud ordr in every depart nt, au 1 the wonderful regularity and system wi.h which everything is conducted, all thing-moviug a.ong a- smoothly as clockwork. Emplved in their mines in Macon county are abou; two thousand men, an. throughout the States of Missouri, Arkansas, Kausas, Texas au 1 tae Indian refritory, ihis company operates similar stores aud owns and controls immense mining interests. Mr. W.

E. Murlin superiniendeut of all tUe departments in thit district and E. J. Crandall is general manager, be bring located at the headquarters of ttie company in the Laclede ouilding at St. Louis.

As a whole, the Kansas Texis Coal Company is oue of the lartest concerns in the Western State- it gives employ meut t. thousands i meu ami tnrougn taem annually distributes enormous sums of money, which for the must partis spent In the teintory where it is earned, thus creating a market for the products of districts. Altogether it is a power for good in the Stales in whuh it operates, the value of which is beyond calculation. State Bank of Bevier. Was established and incorporated under the banking laws of Missouri in 1892, with a capital of $15,000, nil of which is ownd at home.

lis "officers and local management are: Messrs D.Rowland, i-residen L. Nowlao, vice-president, aLd I). L. Sprecher. cashier, the directory cousicting of the above -named gentle -men, ant a No Messrs Thomas Williams and W.A.llymans, all of whom are well-knowu citizens of Bevier.

Its stockholders vrt urawii from the rauksof tome of me couniy weaitnien n.eti, wn as com bined wealth aggregate many tnou.nands of dollars. According to the oHicial statement of the tiuancial cointi tion i tbis bank ou the 31st day of De cember, is'Jo, its loans amounted to 56, aud iis other resources to $24,247.88, while its deposits are 87, and ist turplus is $2,88.15, which i a e-pleudid showing, considering the age of the institu'ion. Tne building that it octupies is located on the west tide of Macon street, where it is a substantial brick structure, 25x42 feet in siz-, conveniently divided into counting room, cashier's office and rector' room, the whole being beautifully finished in the natural wood with parchment gUs and metal mountings, and containing a lOxlO-foot tire-proof vault, closed by a steel door, secured by a Hall combination lock. In the vault i tnree-ton Hall burglar proof safe, locked with a Yale time lock, and as a further protection the contents of the bank are insured against loss by daylight ornigbt ruowery, in ine lueniy casualty oi ssew loiK. This Dank does a gener ai oancing nusiness, is conserva tive in its transactions, and in the hands of its local management has been a growing success from start to finish, and it now stands as one of the leading concerns oi oiacon county.

Watson Coal Mining Company. This is the oldest established company in Bevier engaged in mining coal, it hav ing naa a successful career for the past sixteen years, its genial aud courteous president, Mr. W. S. Watson, has been engaged in this lite of business at this point for a period of thirty-five consecutive years and is a practical mining engineer and ex pert of life-long experience.

With euch a man at the head of the concern one would naturally expect to rind the mines in good condition, and the State Mine Inspector, in his annual report for 18'J4, says of these mines that "thev are in I located, and together wi ten other brick is owned by the company's president. Bevier Mercantile Co. Among the enterprises of Bevier, the general merchandise bouse of the above company is the leading one. It is located on the east side of Macon street, were its building is a two-tory pressed brick structure with a frontage to the west of 110 feet and a depth of 50 feet, filling the block between Elvira street on the south and Platte street on the north. Under the entire building is a basement, which together with the other three otories gives an entire floorage of 22,000 square feet.

The basement is used for general storage purposes, and contains the apple and potato bins, as also a meat market with extensive cooling rooms. where, may be obtained the very best; of meats, fish and game. The company; also owns ana operates a siaugnter house east of the city On the first floor is located the main fllce and the grocery dry clothing, footwear and gentle men's furnishings department. The -econd story Is devoted to the sale and display of furniture, hardware and millinery, these stocks also being fully up-to-date. The interior of the first and second stcries are finished in quartered oak in neat designs and the two are connected by a broad stairway.

The third story is used for the storage of duplicate stock and ontains the un dertaking department, in which the services of an experience undertaker and funeral director are employed. In addition to the above this company deals in barrel salt, miners' supplies, blasting material, ammunition and all kinds of oils and gasoline, the last two being sold from cans that are equipped with auto matic measuring pumps. All kinds of couutry produce enn be disposed of here at the bighesc market prices, and any thing not kept in stock will be ordered and obtained on short notice. The clerical force iucludes fifteen persons, two delivery are employed, the goods carried are of the best grade and the concern enjoys an immense trade. The building is heated by steam, light ed by electricity and equipped with a Jreigfit elevator, aud the whole is under the management of Mr.

A. Wiley, a mer chant of thirty-two Years' experience. who came this poir-t from Emporia, Rowland Brothers. The ab Tv Darned firm, compesed of M-ssts. Ii.

D. ttowland, W. Rowland, M. 1) and T. Rowland, are dealers ia drugs, lumber, hardwire, i aintt, oils and window gla-s The business was established at this poiut in 1877, bj the tlrst-meulloned gentleman, who is alo president of the State Bank of Bevier.

Their drug aud hardware departments are located just east of the Bevier Mercantile Company's bui ding, where they own a full lot exteudiug clear through the block from Elvira to Platte street, upon which is situated two good store bouses with a combined rioor space of 2,208 square feet. The stoca to be found here embraces a full line of drugs, and druggists' sundries, toilet articles and patent medi cines, as also sneii and builders' Data ware, blacksmiths' supplies, carpenters' aud garden tools, barb wire, oils, painters' supplies, and Wieder's celebrated mixed paints for houses. They compound prescriptions, and employ Mr. hi. Elias in the drug department.

Tbey are the only dealers in lumber iu Bevier, their yard being located three block uortheat of the above stores, where its sheds and buildings cover 4,720 square feet of surface, and where they carry a complete line of oak and pine lumber, cedar shingies, screen doors, turned and scroll work, as also sand, lime, brick aud sewer pipe, this department being in large of Mr. T. J. Rowland. In addi tion to the above they handle real estate, having both farm and city property for sale or rent, and in all Hues tbey have a good aud increasing buiues.

The Loomis Mercantile Company Was organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri in October of 1895, with a capital of 000, and with Mr. Lew. J. Loomis as president. The establishment of this concern Is located on tht north side of Platte street, out-half block west of Macon, where it occupies a 30x75 foot bui.d-ing, with a commodious wareroom to the rear, the whole containing a well selected stock of staple aud taucy gioc- eries, dry goods, ciothiug aud gentle- meu's furnishings, footwear of all Rinds, hardware, tinware, wooden goods, and harness, as also oils aud miners' general suppliec 1m additiou to the above this company also operates a meat market, where can be bought all kinds of fresh and bait meats and fish and g.nne iu sea-sou.

They aiso iuu a feed store in connection with the other departments, aud are prepaied to buy all kinds of country produce. They are agents at this point for the well known Acorn stoves, and handle the Lendingbans wagon, manufactured at St. Louis. Tney are also agent for the Wee ins laundry at Quincy, Illinois. Their goods are of the best grades throughout, an notwithstanding the fact that they have been in operation but a few months they have a splendid trade which is drawn from the city of Bevier aud the country surrounding it for many miles tacn way, and this ex tended pationage is due to the high quality of goods carried and the unit irm courtesy with which every one is treated.

The company's genial president, known all over Macon aud adjoining counties as Lew Loomis, has been connected with tha retail trade of Bevier for the past eleven years. He is assisted by a force of eight persons, among whom are Messrs. H. A. Bott and Freeman Loomis, the former having charge of the butcher department and having been with Yr.

Loomis for ten years, while the latter has been with him for over eight years, and is at the head of the grocery department. The Bevier Black Diamond Coal Company, Producers of the celebrated black dia mond cf which the grade known as the Hickory block is the best and most widely known, it having become famous throughout tne Western States as one of the bett and most economical coals for all purpose, mined in the great central coal fields of the United States. Other grades and sizjs put out bv this com- I i a nr. lumn tt i ft'-m r. nut- aa under the general management of Mr W.

II. Loomis, who is one of Macon a Located five miles west of Macon on the Hannibal St. Joseph railroad, and occupying a position nearly in the center of Bevier township is the city of Bevier, which is the second city in size in Macon county, it having a population of 2, 500 people. It is an incorporated citv of the fourth class, is divided into three wards, known as the first, second and third. The interests of the city are looked after by a mayor and board of al dermen, each ward being represented by two councilmen.

The present officials are: L. Nowlan. mayor; T. S. Watsoa and D.

D. Rowland, councilmen from the first ward, the latter gentleman also heine- citv treasurer. The second ward a ar is represented by T. C. Reese and Tho Edwards, while the aldermen from the third ward are D.

Wright and Nelson Bear. T. C. Wriarht is also city clerk ard John W. Davis is city marshal The immediate site of Bevier is tte high erround bet-ween the Chariton river and its eastern fork, the general slope of the country being toward the south.

In every direction the country extends for miles in gentle swells, the general characteristic being well cultivated fields interspersed with comfortable homes and fine orchards. The streets of Bevier are laid oul at right angles, are shaded by fine forest or ornamental trees and are lined with substantial business blocks or cosey residences surrounded by large yards. They are graded and in nearly every portion are paved with refuse from the coal mines and supplied with good sidewalks. Macon street is the main business thoroughfare; it runs north and south aud divides the city into nearly equal portions. The Hannibal St.

Joseph railroad runs through the central portion of the city from east to west and Elvira street, another business avenue, runs parallel to and just north of the tracks. Bevier's public buildings are its public school, opera hous3 and church edifices, the latter representing the Christian, Methodist, Welsh and English Congregational, Welsh and English Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Cath-olie, Latter Day Saint3 and two colored churches, ail of which have good Sunday schools, and able and earnest pastors. The Watson opera house is a beautiful little theatre, with a seating capacity for 800 persons. It is lighted by electricity, heated by steam, equipped with opera chairs and has a large and well arranged stage with th.3 hftst of scenerv. The rmhlic school of ia ot the business portion and is a two-story brick structure, 40x60 feet in size, surrounded by over a half block of land.

The building is devided into five class rooms and wide hallways. The course of study includes t) grades of work, divided into primary, first intermediate, second intermediate, grammar and high school, the latter including two grades. The teachers employed are: Miss Sal- lie Phillips, Miss ZellaElias, Miss.An-nie Jones and Miss Martha Jewitt; all of whom, with the exception of the last named lady, are graduates of this school. Professor S. S.

Dunham, is the efficient superintendent, he having been here for six years, and since taking charge he has graded and classified the school and built up a library of 400 volumes. At the present writing there are pupils enrolled and the school is somewhat crowded, but there are to be two new rooms added in the near future, which will effectually relieve this. The benevolent and fraternal societies are represented by lodges of the Masons A. O. U.

Good Templars, J. O. A. Daughters of Rebekah, I. O.

O. F. and Knights of Pythias, the two lat ter owning buildings, that of the Odd Fellows containing one of the finest lodge halls in the West. The city has a com plete system of incandescent electric lights, the streets, business houses and many of the residences being lighted by tnis means. For the purpose of bringing Bevier witn its business interests to the lront and for the mutual benefit to be derived therefrom there is a Board of Trade, of which Williams is president and W.

P. Rowland secretary, and any com munications addressed to them will re ceive prompt attention. For the benefit of young men, the Y. M. C.

A. conducts a free reading room wherein may be found all the leading papers and per iodicals. isevter is in the heart of the greatest bituminous coal field west of the Missis sippi river and there are annually thous ands of tons of the black diamonds shipped from here to distant points which has brought prosperity and happiness to hundreds of homes. There are eight mines in active operation in the imme diate vicinity of Bevier, which give em ployment to nearly all of the working population of the city. According to the State mine inspector's report for 1S94, the output of the mines in Macon county for that year was 511,566 tons, which brought the sum of $546 ,772 The most of this came from the mines at Be vier, and the amount mined during the past year was largely in excess of the above figures.

The Kansas Texas Coal Co's Mercantile establishment at Bevirr, i- obe of the most complete of its kind iaj the State. NEW CAMBRIA. In Size antl Population It Jlanka Fourth in Macon County, Great Stock and Grain Supply Point. county's most respected business men and well-known citizens. Its mines are located one mile west of Bevier, where it controls some of the best anu richest coal lands in this portion of the State.

This company employs about two hundred men and its daily output is five hundred toes. The works are connected with the Hannibal St. Joseph railroad by a private switch. The main office and headquarters are located on the west side of Macon street in the business center of the city. For pny further iufoimation regarding the products of this compaoy, addrtss W.

II Loomis, geneial manager, Bevier, Mo. Edwards Brothers, Dealers In drugs, queensware, glassware, and as also groceries, have teen established in this line trade in Bevier ciuce 1880, their place of business beirg located in the building On the norm bide of Elvira street one block north tf Macon, where their main salesroom is 25x80 feet in size, to the lear of which is a well arranged 20x30 foot wareroom fronting north on Platte street, the whole containing a complete stock of drugs, druggists' sundri patent medicines, toilet artu les, the celebrated Van Calvert mixed white lear colors, and painters' surplus, as also all kinds of oil including miners', and a leader is made of lied Aspi altum paint for barns and outbuildings The stack ao embraces a full line of groceries and in connection with thi they are prepared to buy ountv produce. They have a neat and artistically airjnged stoie aud a good and growing tra1e. The firm is comio-ed of Mtssrs. J.

G. and Thomas Edwards, the latti of whom is a member of the county court fiom the southern district of Mace county. Judge Edwards was b. rn in Ohio, on the elevt-nth day of September, 185P, while G. Edwards was born in the frame State ou June 2'Jtb, 185'J, aud both have been residents of ssouri for many years.

Their brother, J. M. Edwards, M. I) is a practicing physician at Bevier, and has resided in Macou couuiy since 186b. Joseph Morgan.

The above-named gentlemin, who is Bevier's only exclusive dealer in footwear, was born in Wales on the thirteenth day of May, 1850, and came to the United States in 1880. He stopped at Sbelbina, Missouri, for the first three months, then came to tbis point and worked a year at his trade when he established his present business. His srore is located ou the north side of Elvira street one-hnlf blot east of Macon, where he owns two lots extending clear through the block to Platte street, acd two buildings, the main structure being 20x70 feet in size. His stock is made up of all grades of footwear, he catering particularly to the mining trade, a leader in meu's shoes being the celebrated W. L.

Douglas' make. He also curries trunks and valises. Mr. Morgan is a r-ctical shoemaker of thirty ears' ex-p nonce, is prepared to do all kinds of repairing and has a good trade in all liues, wnich be is worthy of as be is a live business man and a most courteous gentleman Lawler Company. The above firm was established in business in Bevier on the first day of January of the present year, and opera: the only exclusive harness store at this point, the same being located on the east side of Macon street opposite the post office wkire its ftock embraces a mil line of hand made light and heavy, double and single harness, as also sad- uiro, mueif, mya, nc uu i i i wi i.

.1 oiuer uorse iuruisuiugs anu tun goous, in an ot wnicn they have a good ana ei owing trade. Mr. Thomas Lawler, a mechanic of many -years' experience, has personal charge of the business and does repair ing of all kincs. For fine goods made of the best material, by expert tradesmen, giye the above firm a call and jou will be treated right. J.

W. Nisbeth, Dealer in farming implement harness and vehicles, became established here in Agust of 1893, and at the present writing is located on the north fide of Elvira street one-half block east ot Macon street, where he owns a 25-foot lot which runs clear through the block north to Platte street, and upon which Is located a 22x90-foot two-story struc ture with basement beneath, th being known as the old Goodale Richards building. He carries a full line of vehi cles, the Jobson make being a leader, as als farm machiney, including Avery plows aud cultivators, Barlow-Rotary corn planters, Milwaukee binders and mowers and their repairs, as also the Hronil nndc-n rtnmnfi a rl hp celebrated Round Oak stove made at Dowagiac, Michigan. He buys and sells feed of all kinds at all times of the year, and keeps in stock the well-known Pilsbury't Best XXXX brand of fliur. He also deals io seeds and hay, and does large business in the way of exchang- ITS LOCATJON la in the Southwestern Part of the County, where Many Pine Stores and Residences.

blanks fori and is prepared to execute al classes of legal papers. William Guilfoil, Is proprietor of the Silver Mod res-taurant, which is located on the east sidfe of Maeon stieen opposite the bank, whece Its building 20x80 feet in size atid where may be obttined mtals or luock mt all hours, as also confectionery and tfanC Silver Moou" and other leading brands of 5c. and 10c. cigars. Mr.

Guilfoil camtH to Bevier in December of 1895, and al4 ready has a splendid trade, which is iuci to the fact that he a restaurant man of 20 years' experience aud fully understands bis business. He is a practical ice cream maker, huviug spent manVf years at this wotk in St. Louts, aud heated term he will keep tha product on band, as also all kinds of-summer drinks When in Bevier don't fail to call. i Contain) It 18x40 feet in size, equipped with lixib foot fire-proof v.iult in which Is a Moaler screw door ware of late design. This! baok has ever enjoyed a good business aud is very oorvative iu all of its transactions.

ohn O. Jones, Real estate and loan agent, has oeeu engaged in this line of business for a. ntri.ti1 rf -IO tcira nr1 am Kuan lual laod agent for the Hannibal St. Jose-ah? nr th r.t large lift to select from. He makes A -ttpnttnn to nil iri hn.i.....

communications aauressea to mm aera IT will Ceive early replies, and he Is at ail times readv to furulnh tnr InfarmahUa rw J. E. Gilleland, Watchmaker and jeweler, has been ea' gaged in tbi line of trade for the past thirteen years. His btore Is centrally located and its stock is made up of a fsii, line of diamonds, clocks, watches, inclaoV log the Elgin, Wallhim and Ilampttsi movements, as also a complete assort-' ment of musical Instruments and the well known Standard sewing he making a specialty of the latter Use' of goods. He does all kinds of repairbif; and has ever bad a good trade, which Is due to the fine quality of tbe goods carried and the universal courtesy wltfe which all are treated.

Lunday Thomas. The aoove-uamed firm, composed of Messrs. J. W. Lunday and O.

E. Thea- I as, are gen'al blacksmiths and dealers la l. New Cambria, with a population of oOO law-auidinp7 people located in the nortneastern part ot ngo township, sixteen miles west of Macon on tho Hannibal St. Joseph railroad. It was settled by Welsh colonists and from its inception has had a steady growth until now it is an incorporated city of the fourth class, being governed by a mayor and board of aldermen.

The country surrounding New Cambria very lertue and is admirably adapted to; stock raising and general larmmg, and di i IS I an immense amount of grain, apples, engaged in the insurance business-live stock and tobacco is annually ship-ifor many year8 but at tne tl-e ped from this point. The immediate; he la not working In this. He buys and surroundings of the town are hilly, but aell8 all kIndg of real e8tftte anrt baa noiwitnsianuing tnis iaci tne son is as New Cambria has a fine graded public 1 af hnrk I tho mi rr nt whiph ic nf rir-i tu'A ctAriou ri ri fqminfv .11 niaua rooms, tne same oemg presiaea over Dy The enrolment ni.Mla ion 1 uic jucacui. unit; in "7 nunc mc time is tendance is about 165. The religious de nominations represented are the Christ iar, Baptist, Catholic, Congregational and Presbyterian, all of whom own fine houses.

The Masons, Odd Fellows, Triple Alliance and G. A. R. are well represented at this point. As a whole, New Cambria is a good business point and lacks nothing that goes to make up a place that is in every way desirable as a location for a home or a place for investment, and all who come here with honorable intentions will receive a cordial welcome.

The New Cambria State Bank, With a capital of $10,000, was established and incorporated under the banking laws of Missouri, in April of 1892. Its officers and local management are: Messrs. Charles Duss, president; Gran. Gcodfeon, vice-president and II. G.

Riggt, cashier; bile its directory includes the above named gentlemtui and Messrs. vv. X. Bundren, D. E.

Evans, II. R. Souht-wick and J. W. Lunday, all of whom are representative business men and citizens.

Tbis institution does a geceral banking business, receives deposits, makes loans and solicits accouuts. Its building is agricultural implements, and have bees II in this but-iness here for fouiteen years, Their buildings are located on the Detter condition tnan two-thirds of the! steam atd slack, their products being mines in the State," aud at another point shipped principally to the Mates of Kan-he says: 'It is very pltasant for the feas and Nebraska, as aUu throughout Inspector to visit mines and liud practi- Missouri. The above company was or-cal men in charge of same, who are giv-sianized and incorporated under the itig the necessary attention to th-; taai-j State laws, and its business is conducted side of Front street, where their combined lloorage is 2,400 square feet. Thee gentlemen carry a full line of farming Implements and do all kinds sf repairing, and put up new work to order, and Iu all departments they are doing good business. tary condition of tie miue and to the safety of the men under their care.

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