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The Macon Times-Democrat from Macon, Missouri • Page 26

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BEY IKK. W. R. Morgan, dispenser of MACON TIMES -DEMOCRAT Heim Brewing Co's goods, together i I The Macti with a few ginger ale high balls, enjoy 4ft a good trade and employe several men to assist in taking care of his business. BACON, KM800W, DECEMBER 12, HOT.

l. nam. Epn0 Will L. Thomas owns the nonular having and hairdreosinir oarlor locatod woo at uo Po omce luooa. SOOOd-ClSM mucf.

opposite the post office building. Ha does good business even at the increased price of a share. BEMEU SEW8. rrnntltmed.) Morgan W. Jones, barber.oaa his red.

quarters of this railroad bas been the white and blue shingle flung to tho breezes and he enjoys a goodly portion oft the town patronage. The Davis hotel is in eharve of Mrs. Mary Qallentine. Rates S2 nor daw. We wish you and your family and our many patrons and friends The building is brick and Are proof and a merry and a most and Happy New Year.

caters to tbe best trade. iOOOIBOH 'BB 9k. Rowland Bros', drugs and hardware is one of the oldest Arms in the oity and they do a niee business. The State Bank of Bevier. D.D.Row land, president, J.

O. Hughes, cashier and Albert Jones, bookkeeper, is an in stitution a strong a the rock of Gi braltar, With its strong corns of stock holders and officiant board of directors merit full confidence of the people. pja iRsBRoiaoHSl' -SsHel km w' oaw aimMftmB 0k ilTsSi The Peoples' Bank, a new institution that was born the first of this year. Its means of adding mucu mi u. tion by giving great impetus to our people to build up.

The work of the M. L. In our city hag bsen of a permanent and everlasting character. They have just completed a large reservoir just east of the city, having a capacity of aeTeral million gallons of water. It baa been laid when the reeerToir is full that it will be the largest bodyof water between the two large river.

Ever since the work of constructing thie reservoir for water iupplv tt baa been rumored that the Burlington By. and tbe M. 4 L. were working together to eontrol thU big water supply and that la not the far diatant they would make this place a water as well as a coal station for their engines and It still fur-tber rumored that on account of the big water supply located here that they are figuring on change of dvision points. Engineers hare been kept busy With maps, profiles and distances in order to get shorter lines so at to abolish one or two division points between Chicago and Kansas City and that Bevier was the place ft should go for economy.

It ll argued in official circles a short cut through from Bevier to Mexico, to top the new Burlington line would make Bevier the center between St. Louis and Kansas City, thuB relieving two division points now betweon St. Joseph and Kansas City to directors and stockholders are all Bevier people. It officer are Thomas Ed wards, president, C. Hale, vice president, Waldo Edwards, cashier, Winifred Davis, bookkeeper.

Its affairs are We Thank You Most Warmly ii Past Patronage and Most or the Future. Earnestly Solicit Si i won luauttnu luBunng mil conuueuca. The Forrester's, theatre building, a new structure erected at acost of $16,000 BB lis one of the coziest buildings of that a character in Northeast Missouri. The building will seat 1000 people in gallery BBBHBBB am SBB1 BBBR IBBB1 BBS SSI ppppppppM BBBBBBBJBBB BE 1 pr? laaowoaRwYwKWlBsaSil rsJtiMo5iBEoBoH HI G. CHINN, Manager and Buyer Carpet Department.

ISBBfSBBBH F. WEIRICHS, Pres. and General Mg'r. Basement Department. We.

are ambitious to increase 01 iess in 1908. If you are not and parquet combined, Mr. Baker is one of our patrons, we solicit you to a trial visit. Our motto is the present manager and keeps bl bouse well before the public by having the leading troupe of the country to fill engagements. ist money." Courteous treat- PAUL A.

6IESELMAN, Secretary and Assistant Manager. the best possiDie mercnanaise ior ment and square dealing. F. W. 6IESELMAH, President sod Gsnsral Manager.

2 Rowland Uros'. lumber yard, one of at t.n.ia Hml Chicaeo. These rumors i the oldest concerns in founded by Daniel Rowland and has always done a good business. Thnmaa J. may sound like fairy fables but with coal and the water aforesaid then to the close observer they look real and the hini ihv pventuallv will do.

ilk Rowland is business manager of tbe jp concern. D. M. Williams is the north side vil- F. W.

GIESELMAN'S Bid DEPARTMENT STORE The following is the rosier of Bevier's business hou.es. Northwestern Coal Mining Co. department store including ton is located on the south side. Both a. do a good business.

J. F. Williams, jewelry and general A repair work. He enjoys a nice business. Tbe Hevler Anneal ia nnr A--ri owned and edited by F.

D. Jones and A A A A A A A HI it hua ku. its The Big Department Store. Amonor Macon's many iroort business con urcu ujaniilK weekly visits under the same manage cerns drawing trade from a large radius one stands distinct. Under its present owner it is jt.

ment and as the years go by the Appeal grows stronger in popularity, not only not old, but it bas added to the high fame of a. here at home but wherever it is taken fl as its circulation is far reaching to tha meat market. Tbe business covers lour floors. L. W.

Mitchell is store manager and buyer for the mercantile depart- ment and E. Junior is buyer and man- ager of the meat market. Central Coal Coke Co. department ton inoluding meat market occupying two large Bool spaces. C.

S.Bardwell is store manage! and buyer. John J.Bott, assistant manager, has charge of tbe grocery and meat market. The firm does a largo business each year. J. H.

Hart has a new brick store and a full line of goods on shelf and does a nico business. I. G. Mayhew Co. have a general store on south side.

Does strictly cash business; headquarters for produce. ClymaoB 4 Co. general store. A. A.

Clymans in charge has a full line of dry- its predecessor. No one thinks ol coming 10 A many Bevierites who have drifted to the Macon on a shopping expedition without making a call on F. W. Gieelman's Big Department Store, at the head of Vine street. You w.

IJ.fJ.TttJ is their main stay. Mr. Jones has en- iwa V. i can't miss it. A A A Mr.

Gieeelman bas long been closely con re1 Section of Basement Department. worth by chronicling the weekly hap- nected with the business interests of Macon is a penings oi me (own. sometimes it IstvE 'k tjLi sB KsB Eg aJKQk, I and Macon county. He is the first man inter fl laden with sorrowful news and at other Grandentre Stairway From Main to Balcony Floor ill. times it would be all sunshine.

The nn.al j. nnnA 1 a viewed when any public enterprise is up, ana then a pusher until success comes. His faith in the future of his town and county Is as fb ft strong as the hope of the just. j.j.. Rwuu uuua paper aau an Bevierites cherish it as such.

Long may the Appeal live and prosper. Of Bevier's professioral men we have thfl tiiir four IkBVMr. 14. la mmJh. It was an early ambition 01 ttir.

uieBei- man's to own and control one of the largest and most complete mercantile estaousnmenta w. kiouu- ate of Indiana law school, John It. goods and groceries. Tho Asyrians, Melham Elmoor, John Elmoore and Geo. Seify, have each a dry goods store on front street and enjoy a nice trade.

Chas. Gray, proprietor of the short order lunch room, keeps a clean place and does good business. Edwards Bros, drugs and groceries. Th old reliable Arm composed of in Northern Missouri. The realization nas kV graduate of Ann Arbor, law school.

Ed 8. Jones and Wnldn EM. come before he is half way across the journey of life. His store is one of the lascinating kry wards, graduates of the State Unirer- alto Thus fan. 1..

ik. aiirhis of Macon. A world of space on four polished floors displays the perfection of the loom and of the weaver's cralt. it is a min ySm posted on what the law is on every ques-Bevier has four medical doctors and IBM ajaKuflilH iature industrial arts building, replete with all Thomas James G. Edwards, located on front street, enjoy good trade.

A. D. Thomas 4 Co. general store do a large business and employ several the creations of skill and genius which delight the eve of visitors to the great expositions VTaf oeniist. Tne latter, Dr.

D. T. Wat-r kins, who has his office in the Davis This department is devoted to money saving for the public in household needfuls and contains most every needed article. No matter how small or insignificant, just such articles as other dealers always overlook in their stock, which when needed are needed badly, and sold at their worth. Prices in this department range from lc up.

Many of tbe garments and suits rank in style of manufacture and finish with exhibits that Vty building, is a graduate of St. Louis dental college. Tbe M. Ds. are Dr.

T. On which will be found Ladies' Suits, Skirts, Children's and Ladies' Cloaks, Blankets, Underskirts, Knit Goods, Corsets, Underwear, Shirt Waists and Dresses. have carried off the honors at World's Pairs WV S. Watson, Dr. W.

P. Rowland, Dr. WV I in Europe and America. On the Droad. well-lighted balcony floor, reached by a wide and easy flight of stairs, are tne newest and prettiest styles or fcton vjov.

uiQwiutua anu ur. u. mason. ySJ If yuu will have an ache or pain they f. will cure it.

Terms reasonable. In the real estate business we have only one full fledged apostle, J. W.Nis- wr beth, whose fame reaches from Maine to WV California, Northern Lakes to the Pan- Ponetta and White Serge Yachting suitB, of bands to wait on trade. Jacob Julius and wife have a restaurant and lunch room. They keep pace with the town and have good trade.

Edward Elias, the exclusive shoe man, keeps a nice clean stock of the best foot wear. Ryals Thomas, exclusive clothiers and gents furnishing goods. They eater to the best; receivo lioeral support from trade. The Fair, the 10 cent store in charge of H. M.

Phillips and John Lloyd is local in new brick and is growing. varied shades aad weights. In coats are tne Militarv. Enelish Walking ana box, also of such shades and weights as may con handle county of Texas, His motto is. form to different tastes.

found a fine assortment of books, stationery and household bric-a-brac of all descriptions, and also a complete line of hardware, Adjoining and connected with the main floor on the north, is the shoe department, known as the Palace Shoe Company in charge of experienced and capable young shoe men. In this department the same care is used in making selections from the best manufacturers as is exercised in tbe main store, and patrons will And every class of footwear exactly as represented. The shoe annex has kept up with tbe steady growth of the general business and today ranks at tbe head in its class. Special attention is given to the latest styles in ladies' and misses' shoes and slippers, easy fitting and serviceable. To attempt a detailed enumeration even of the main features in an establishment like Mr.

Oieselman's is a task belonging to the writer of a book; tbe newspaper article is inadequate to more than suggest the extent of an enterprise involving so many varied departments, The principal idea is to present the importance of such business industries as the Oieselman house in the commercial development of a town. Other men of affairs have gone from here to the territories or other places in the West, thinking the opportunity greater, and hare expended their money and skill in trying to build up half-baked villages that promised largely and yielded little. Mr, Oieselman given the benefit of his income and his business sagacity to the development of the town and county in which be was reared. By bis knowledge of goods and values he places before the people right here at Macon a wealth of careful selections that will repay you to investigate, even though you journey from tbe farthest corner of the county to do so. Keeping in close touch with the manufactures, importers and big wholesale houses of tbe Atlantic seaboard by frequent personal visits of inspection, he is enabled to offer the people of Macon county the latest designs and richest qualities in suits, cloaks, fabrics and wearing apparel of every kind, together with a world of beautiful goods for home decoration and use at prices, quality considered, which make competition of no serious concern, even by the dealers in the great cities.

At this model department store of Macon, the visitor is always welcome, whether the mission is to purchase or not. The department managers and an army of bright young employes are at your service, and will take pleasure in showing you anything that may appeal to your interest, or will be glad to give you any information regarding places in the town. There is a pleasant rest room for lady visitors, where they will find mirrors, divans and easy chairs, tables for writing, magazines, periodicals and every convenience for their comfort and relaxation. The underlying thought in all this is to attract the people to the county seat and make their stay here pleasant. That is why this fine ambition of Mr.

Oieselman's bas been so successful, and why it has done so much to win a spot for Macon In the hearts of the people in this county. feel that here the latch string is out to them in good, old-fashioned Missouri hospitality, and they're welcome to the very best. You can make appointments to meet your friends here, arrange for the delivery of messages or await the arrival of your trains. The Oiesolman department store stands for tbe onion of town and country a closer association socially and commercially, and in a practical, energetic way it has done an immense amount of good for Macon in bringing about that healthy state of affairs. "Buy, sell or trade for any old thing Next SDrine Dromises an insistent demand for high grades and artistic effects in silk Showing Center and So Balcony Floor, waists.

If you nave kept in touch witn tne ii in ii i -wmt fashion i vou will have noticed some iii Bevier has a telephone exchange owned and operated by Ben Davis and Waldo Edwards. Each year the telephone is found to be more and more a necessity. The present management gives good service. Thomas Francis, who is postmaster of beautiful designs in this class of goods. There was never a larger or more complete line 01 rear! v-made silk waists offered to the people of Macon county than will be found now in in Bevier, is one of the early settlers this section.

Mr. ftieselman's establishment, lhey are 01 Hill bakery and confectionery, lea cre.im parlor. Tbe firs is composed of John, Ed and Henry H1U and enjoys 1 trade. rhfield 8on, second hand store dealers located in Wat-ck, enjoy nice business. field is at the head of the fi listed by his son, George.

T. S. Watson, drugs, medicines, Uttot articles and stationery, being one of the nicost drug stores in the county. all colors, and even handsomer than the pic jBV A partial list of Bevierites who tures. LaiL" The elahorate line of elegant silk goods nurchased for thie season's trade, was selected mm with a distinct view of meeting the taste and good judgment of the people of this county Connoisseurs in dress eoods employ suk as s.

Hi standard and upon its quality and manufacture they base their opinion ol tne mercnanv knowledge of foods generally. The test is formerly lived here are C. C. Epperson, one time coal operator, is now located in Colorado and has an interest in mining. A.

P. Bunder, who was general Smine superintendent here for many years, is located in the Dakota, W. Loomia, president of the Looml Coal Co. some years ago, is living in re- tirement in Chillioothe, Mo. L.

J. Loomia is located on the Pacific coast A and is in business. Fred Loomis man-" age a coal yard in Omaha, Lee Loomis is in business in Muscatine, Iowa. Wesley Loomis is traveling out of St. Louis for wholesale lumber mills in Ar-a.

kanaas. Joe B. McDermott is present gladly accepted here and lovers of the beauti ful in silks will find a superb line to examine in all shades, and in checks, stripes and dots. Will J. Reese is the pharmacist clerk.

Mrs. E. J. Jones" cafe is the finest furnished parlor in the county. The business is in charge of Misses Lena and Nettie Jones and they have a liberal share of the patronage.

Frederick furniture, undertaking supplies and tinware is located in Thomas' building and keep a large stock of goods. Tbos. B. Davisson, the dispenser of tbe Green Tree Brewing Co. commodities bas an old established trade throughout tbe year.

Albert Skinner, furniture and under Ready-made goods from high grade material include a fine line of muslin underwear, pein- -tmm South Half of Main Floor. coats all the way from gingham to silk; hand some skirts in voile braided and also Chiffon Panama, etc. The design this season are Vv state coal mine inspector of Montana, unusually pretty, and embrace the widest with headquarters at Butte Citv mure of features. Br tin Rafter has the same position in tha. aBBBBS 11 III a I I SSM SSMSJSMSJ1 SSM SJJSSJJJJJJI JJJJJJJ SBJJJjr.SBJJS SBBBBBSBJJL SBBTS -2 The caroet department displays some en aim state of Alabama and David Elias ha taking, has a large store full of nice tirely new and attractive patterns, which will the same position in the state nf Wvnm add to the effectiveness of tbe arrangement 01 the home.

Beautiful rugs and tapestries, covering an extensive field of sizes and designs -KkaToH VviiM igJSH ing. J. P. McDermott is in the general merchandise at Jiock Springs. David O.

Thomas is prosecuting attorney of Unita county, Wyoming. Wm. Roger is treasurer of Sweet Water county, now tilling bis fourth term in that office with are offered at comfortably modest figures. The ample basement, a few steps down from the main floor, is crowded with splendid headquarters at Ureen River, Wyo. bargains for the thrifty housekeeper.

Here is attractively arranged the china, glass and kitchen ware, embracing lines of all the most John Roger, a civil engineer and graduate of the State University. 1 located Showing North East pel Diparloent, 1 aDnroved and serviceable articles on the mar North Hill of Main Floor. ket, In this well-stocked department will be goods in his line located in the wisoem building. John Rafter's livery and feed stables and transfer Co. has during his long career built up a large patronage and bas good liveries.

Hart livery, feed and sale tables, located on the south side in a Urge, new brick fire proof building. They do a regular livery and transfer and enjoy the confidence of the people by their liberal patronage. Thomas Bloodyard, the tonsorial artist, located on the north side. His parlors are up to date with new equipment. fr.

Geo. F. Brewington, drugs, medicines and stationery, has complete line and enjoys liberal ibare of patronage. Mrs. Lena Walker, photographer, has a niee photo gallery located corner of Platte and Linn streets.

The workmanship is first-class. in Old Mexico and 1 prospering. Wm. B. Thomas, perhaps on of the smartest young men that Bevier ha turned ant, is now located in India, having charge of large copper interests of an American i GIESELM AN'S BIG DEPARTMENT SlRE, HEAD of VINE ST.

MACON, MO syndicate. Sam and Will Vail are located on tha sea, being a part of Uncle Sam' fighting squadron, having on-listed in the navy. Mike Blade. Jr. ia (located In Wyoming, having charge of large coal properties, ttobert Boater ia (Coounood ao out pat.

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