The Evening Kansan from Newton, Kansas • Page 8

Newton Evening Kansan SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1888. By CHAS. H. KURTZ. THE ASTRAL STOCK FARM.

with the business industries of our city. He has been engaged in the sewing machine business for oyer thirty years, hence his experience has been quite extensive and varied. He is agent for the celebrated "Household" sewing machine, and the beautiful, rich-toned "Western Cottage" organ. Mr. B.

also attends to all kinds of sewing machine repairing, and guarantees satisfaction in every respect. He is located at 113 West Fifth street. EDWARD SLATER. Every person in Newton knows Ed. Slate.

He came here in the fall of 1878 from New York state and has ever since successfully carried on the business as a stone mason and brick laying. So well has he succeeded that he B. TTT. This enterprising individual left his old home in Pike county, Illinois, sixteen years ago, came to Walton and filed on a quarter section of Uncle Sam's land, where he remained for eight years and obtained a clear title to his laud in accordance with the land laws of the United States. Mr.

Utt then cime to Newton and remained with R. B. Lynch in the implement business, and Bradt Watson, grain dealers, for five years, when he again returned to Walton and embarked in business. He conducted successfully the largest general merchandise house in Walton for a number of years. He disposed of his interests in that little village in December, 1886, and again F.

A. AONEW. This very popular and enterprising gentleman was born and raised in Illinois where he taught school for some three years. In June 20, 1882, he graduated with honor from the law department of the Iowa State University. He practiced law quite successfully in Stuart, Iowa, for a number of years, and for four years held the office of justice of the peace in thai city.

During all the time that he held this office he never had any of his decisions revised by the higher courts. He was elected city solicitor of Stuart, Iowa, for a term of two years, but resigned the same upon his removal to Newton. He was also a valued member of the Republican county central committee Among the many business enterprises of this thrifty Sunflower state, none are deserving of more favorable mouuun man tne siock tarm interests, which are growing nnd increasing in numbers around us in each succeeding year. In this issue we wish to speak particularly or th Astral stocK tarm. This farm is located three and a half miles northeast of this city, on the mum une 01 tne a.

r. it s. rauroau and contains 320 acres of beautiful up land, well laid off In convenient oas- tures of about forty acres each, where the stock can have elegant range. About the middle of and close up to the south line of the farm stands the house, a two story frame building, of good size, well eauiDDed with all the modern improvements necessary to me comrort of the manager ana ms family. North about one hundred and fifty yards from the house, stands the barn, in which is kept the stock that ts position for the purpose of engaging in the real estate business and to devote more time and closer attention to I is landed possessions in Newton and Harvey county.

Since embarking in the real estate business this firm has been busily engaged buying and selling real estate, and in this manner have promoted the interests of Newton greatly. Their knowledge of the country gives them great preference in many different ways. Parties desiring information in regard to Newton and Harvey county will find it creatly to their advantage in obtaining such information by writing this firm. THE FAMOUS. This popular establishment commenced business here April 16, 1887, at its present location, 619 Main street, west side.

Mr. J. E. Dodson, the proprietor, has branch houses at Great Bend, McPberson, and Warrens-burg, be being in charge of the latter named house. He embarked in the dry goods business at Litchfield, Illinois, sixteen years ago, and has met with success in all these late years.

Five years ago he removed to Warrens-burg, and a short time afterward opened houses at Great Bend and Mc-Pherson, and in April of this year to be numbered among the business industries of Newton. Upon opening the McPberson house, his brother-in-law, J. R. Pepper, who has been with him in the business for the past thirteen years, was placed in charge of the same. When the wholesale and retail establishment was opened here, Mr.

Pepper was transferred to Newton, and has ever siuce been conducting the affairs of this popular establishment. He is a man possessed of excellent business qualifications, untiring in his efforts to please, and through his instrumentality the "jfa-mous" has become quite popular as a trading point. Mr. Pepper this week opened up a millinery store in the Ger-son block, and has placed Miss Nora Killam in charge of the same. We have no doubt that he will succeed in this as in all other undertakings he has attempted, and that prosperity will continue to favor, and fortune smile upon him.

Mr. Pepper carries with him the respect and esteem of all those who have ever had any dealings with him. Being personally acquainted with the gentleman, we know whereof we speak when we say that he is a business man of more than ordinary intelligence and ability. Under bis personal management the Famous is certain to increase are in training. Of this we will mate particular mention, as we think it one of the finest of its kind and for the pur pose in the state.

It is about 44 feet wide by 140 feet long, with box stalls upon either side, the full length of the barn, each one being 14x16 feet, giving ample room for each horse to move around at will, without the customary and give a business block a renovating that makes it resemble in more ways than one an elegant palace. As an artist of this description, James Bon-gard, located at 201 East Sixth street, has an enviable reputation. Artistic in his workmanship, careful and attentive, always giving perfect satisfaction, be has built up a calling of which any man should feel justly proud. He became a resident of Kansas about ten years ago, having came from Quincy, Illinois, and settled down in Feabody. where be resided some five years, and then removed to this he has resided ever since.

He opened up a shop here under the firm name of Bon-gard Burgert, and after conducting a successful business for several months, his partner retired, and for the past two years Mr. Bongard conducted the business on his own responsibility. He has met with excellent success, being kept busy stant-ly, and having all the work to do that he could possibly arrange for. He is a sober, industrious man, a first-class workman, and withal an enterprising citizen who has the welfare of Newton and Haryey county deeply at heart. It gives us a great deal of satisfaction and pride to heartily recommend him to all those intending to have any work in his line done the coming season.

You will find him at 201 East Sixth street, ready and willing to furnish estimates on work in his chosen calling. G. W. IIOLMES. There is scarcely a person in Harvey county who does not know Geo.

Holmes, and there are none but who eyer have a kind word for him on every occasion. Mr. II. is quite popular here and bears and excellent reputation among his fellow men. He came here in June, 1874, from Lee county, Iowa, and hastily afterward engaged in the banking business, in which he remained for several years, and then became connected with the Arkansas Valley Land and Loan and later on with the Kansas Investment and Guaranty Co.

In all of these institutions he figured quite prominently and was recognized as a leader in all instances. He has held a number of offices of public trust since coming here and has always given perfect satisfaction in every respect and reflected credit on himself. Mr. Holmes is a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias Ledge, and at the state encampment held in Atchison, last May, was unanimously chosen Grand Chancellor of the order, and it is safe to sav in this connection that he has given perfect satisfaction and has made an excellent officer. He understands thoroughly the workings of this order from the bottom up and is quite a favorite among all members of the order the entire state over.

In the subject of this sketch may be found every embodinent of principle that is given to men in the higher and nobler walks of life. He is a valuable citizeu, a shrewd and clear-sighted business man, and is a tireless worker in behalf of Newton and Harvey county, which claims him as a resident. He is now engaged in carrying on a general land. ciosi connnement in close, small stalls. The entire midilta thrnnirh the ham between the stalls is laid with a two inch plank floor, with large double sliding doors at either end, forming a drive wav.

Each senarate stall is lined with heavy plank from the floor up about four and a half feet, with iron rods from that to the ceiling, and also has a. door from either the inside or outside of the barn leading into them, and they are so arranged that at the pleasure of the proprietor a paddock can be added to ever stall, upon the outside, without any further change being made. The entire stabling department is well lighted and finely ventilated by numerous windows. The second story is high and commodious, having for hay a capacity of about forty tons. The north end of the main barn opens out into a large squre paddock RESIDENCE OF J.

M. RAGSDALE, WEST SEVENTH. embarked in business in this city. He opened up a harness shop in the Randall block, a cut of which appears in oi aoout two acres, upon the east siae of which are built twelve nice warm this paper. He has met with greater box stalls for the mares in foal.

Near to and just west of these stalls stands in popularity each succeding day. .1. D. AXDEKSON. The subject of this sketch was born the stable of the premier stallion "Astral," to which stable is also connected a large square paddock, where the in West Virginia, in which state he spent the greater portion ot his boy hood days.

When a young man he be of Guthrie county for two years, and has held similar positions of public trust in his old home in Iowa, where he was highly respected for his many sterling qualities of manhood. Mr. Agnew came to Newton in August, 1887, and located here for the practice of his profession, that of a lawyer. He has built up a practice since coming here that speaks in very flattering terms for his ability as an attorney. He is considered remarkably successful in working collections and devotes especial care and attention to this line of work.

He is a great student of history, having read and thoroughly studied many standard historical works; manifests a great interest in political affairs, is a fervent admirer of James G. Blaine, and a strong protec grandson or "old can run at will. This about completes a sur came infatuated with a strong desire vey of the buildings. Astral, the success tnau ne naa anticipated, and in consequence is in excellent spirits over the good fortune that has smiled so sweetly and serenely upon him. Mr.

Utt gives steady employment to three experienced harness and saddlemakers, and in the busiest seasons of the year keeps from four to six men steadily at work. His business is increasing at a rapid ratio each succeeding day, and it affords us grert pleasure to state that he is in a state of ecstacy and delight over the good fortune that has ever assailed him since becoming a resident of Harvey county. Mr. Utt is an enterprising business man and a valuable to come tartuer west ana accordingly moved to Iowa and He resided there from 1853 till 1875 when he had a severe attack of the "Kansas premier stallion at this rami is by Asteroid, by Lexington, 1st dam by imported Glencoe, 2nd dam by Shan-on, 3rd dam by Sir Richard, 4th dam He had read and been told of the grand achievements of the Sun Dy xeenascar, am oam oy lniponeu Knously. and is registered in Bruce's A imoriion ftt-n1 Tirtnlr nf ThnrY.lfrhhrprt flower State and of the greater possi which he had been previously engaged, he prospered beyond his most sanguine expectations.

Becoming tired of this business, however, he retired from the same, and on the 2Sth of last month he purchased the J.E. Eldridie stock of groceries and canned goods. It is needless to say that he is doing a good business and is on the high road to prosperity. His store is one of the largest in contains a stock of goods that for quality and quantity cannot be surpassed bv any bouse in the vailev. Wc have been personally acquainted with the subject of this sketch for a number of years, and have no hesitancy iu recommending him to all who are unacquainted with him, as an honest, reliable business man who is meritorious of the confidence of a public spirited people.

D. UAM1LL. This public spirited and enterprising gentleman is one of the pioneer settlers of Newton He came to this city in the spring of 1871, from Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a prominent contractor and assisted iu building the Union Pacific railway across the continent from Omaha, Nebraska, to San Francisco. California.

Shortly after locating in Newton, Mr. Ilamill opened a wholesale grocery house in the frame building now occupied by O. L. Eoyd as a barber shop, first door north of the Arcade block, and which he now owns. He built up a large trade extending to Cthe south western part of the state and to the Indian Territory.

He continued in the dry goods and grocery business until 1880. when his attention was so closely riveted to the Monarch Mill, which he had just erected, that he was necessarily compelled to dispose of his grocery house. Mr. Ilamill operated this large mill successfully until 1886, when he disposed of it to a stock company, retaining a large interest in the same, however." He then embarked in the real estate business here and at Arkansas City He thinks that the latter named place is one of the be3t towns in the state, made so on account of Its excellent water power. He gladly makes one exception, however, in favor of Newton.

Mr. Hamiil, together with Fox Winnie and S. J. Bentley, first conceived the idea of getting the St. Louis Fort Scott railway to run its line through to this city, which they did after nearly two years of had labor.

It has been the only project that has been pushed to a successful completion in the way of obtaining railroads for Newton. Mr. II. is a tireless worker in the interests of this city, and is always found laboring earnestly to promote the advancement of any scheme that will tend to build it up or contribute to its importance. As a real estate dealer Mr.

Ilamill is a success, and is doing an excellent business in thit line. Eastern parties desiring nformation iu regard to Kansas should write him at once. JOHN L. CAVEXV. The subject of this sketch came to Havey county in April, 1871, trom Juniata county, Pennsylvania.

At the time of b.s arrival not a house marked the spot where Newton now stands, and the great Santa Fe was only completed as far as Cottonwood Falls. He, in company with J. Madison Sharon, T. T.Davia,and Charles from the same place, looked over what is new Harvey county, and decided that section 16 in Highland township was good enough for them, and they accordingly filed on it. Mr.

Caveny staid on his quarter and got his title, as did all the others. In 1875 he moved to Newton, and with his brother, E. L. Caveny, engaged in the house and sign painting business. This was successfully carried on by them until 1884, when his brother died and the firm went out of business.

Mr. C. then engaged in the real estate business, which he carried on in a creditable manner for some six months, when he bought an interest in the grocery house of Shaver in which busines he is still engaged. He is an obliging and accommodating gentlemen, with whom it is a pleasure to deal. He numbers his friends by the hundred.

His beautiful home is located on the corner of Th'rd and Pine streets. He owns an interest in several splendid farms in this county, and it can be seen at a glance that he has prospered. Mr. C. is thoroughly wedded to Newton and has no desire to return to the old Keystone state to reside.

W. C. OWERS. Mr. W.

C. Powers, the great furniture man of Kansas, came to Newton in 1885, from Quincy, Illinois, and at once established one of the largest furniture empoiiums west of the Mississippi river. He first located in a building opposite the postoffice, but the room being inadequate he secured the Ilolmes-Pierson block, which he Las packed to its utmost capacity with furniture of the latest styles and designs, lie gives employment to more men than any one retail dealer in the city, having nine men employed the year round, and in what are denominated the busiest seasons of the year, he employs from twelve to fifteen hands, who in turn patronize other business houses, thus adding to the aggregate amount of business transacted in the city. Mr. George Hattle, his head salesman, is a gentleman with whom it is a pleasure to deal, and the people who visit this mammoth establishment can feel assured that they will be kindly treated whether they buy ai.ything or not.

Mr. Powers is a wide-awake man, full of push and energy, restless and uneasy unless he is doing business with all his might. A believer in the virtue of printer's ink, and uses it largely to inform the public of what he has In store and the bargains be is prepared to give them. His efforts to build up a trade have been immensely successful, and he not only sells largely to individuals in all the neighboring cities, but has a wholesale trade established in the western part of the state surprisingly large and not excelled by any other house west of the Missouri river. The Kansan most bilities yet in store tor it, or the go: Horses.

He was foaleS in 1871 at the loan and insurance business at 512; far-famed "Woodburn" farm of O. J. Alexander. He was the ereatest two year old of his day, running a mile out over the Lexington, track in 1:44, the.fastest American record up to that time, and winning an tne races in which he started as a two year old. This is a showing which can be made for the heads of but few stock farms in gets bold of all the best jobs in this and adjoining cities.

Among the best jobs he has done here is the new Ger-son block and Clark's hotel, both of which were built under his personal supervision last year. He also has charge of some extensive contracts at Wichita, Hutchinson and other places. He is well prepared to do any kind of work in his line. He owns his own teams and is equipped with aerricks, ropes and everything that is needed by a first class stone mason. He employs nothing but skilled mechanics, and work entrusted to his care is always done in a satisfactory manner.

He has a pleasant home located on the corner of Ninth and Oak streets where he can always be found when not engaged at the work of his daily calling. We can safely recommend him to all who have anj kind of work in his line. As a man and citizen he needs no recommendation as he has ever stood in the first ranks of our leading citizens. 11EKG1I 111 EOS. Of the numerous manufacturing enterprises and industries of which Newton can proudly boast.none of them are deserving of a more lengthy mention than the Newton Cornice works, located in a large two story brick block on North Main street, three doors north of the Methodist church.

This enterprise was established here a number of yearsago by Mr. Bergh in a little frame building just north of the Masonic Temple, but in the hopes of bettering his condition financially as well as otherwise, he removed to El Paso, Texas, and there opened an institution of a similar description. It was the same old story in this as in many other cases that have come under our observation during our residence in Newton, he became dissatisfied with El Paso and returned to this city three years ago, and together with his brother embarked in this business again. Since coming back these gentlemen have met with success on every side until to-day they are in a happy and prosperous condition. They devote especial attention to the manufacture of cornice of all kinds, and samples of their workmanship may be seen on al America, and it gives us pleasure to note that there is so good a one in our midst.

Astral has had but little opportunity in the stud, yet in the few years of unfavorable chance he has got ZZZi sucu good ones as Jennie Mcrananu, his first produce from a thoroughbred mare, Alexis, Archie II. and Annie all first class race horses; and we think the young things on the farm now are as promising a set of youngsters as we have ever seen. Astril himself is a large bay horse, without white, approaching 16 hands, and in fair condition weighs 1200 pounds. He has immense bone, fine feet and legs, is deep through the heart, strong back and fine coupling, and is altogether a model horse. In the Astral harem are ma rons the produce of such noble sires as Restless, Lochiel JVersallies, Imp.

Billet, Ramadau, Imp. Bonnie RESIDENCE OF E. L. PARRIS, W. BROADWAY.

RESIDENCE OF S. D. WILLIAMS, THIRD AND WALNUT. citizeu. THE GOLDEN EAGLE Scotland, tfeaconsneia ana west nox-bury, and it is fair to presume that the produce of these matrons from Astral will become great race horses.

We confidently predict success to the gen ial owner of the Astral stock farm Mr. O. B. Hildreth. most every business block in tionist, but never permits such things in any manner to interfere with his business affairs.

He is seldom absent frow his office during business hours and then only when summoned on some errand relative to kis business. He has an elegant suite of rooms in the Ragsdale opera house bbek, over post-office, where those having any dealings with him may find him at almost any hour of the day. In the person of Mr. Agnew Newton has secured a valuable citizen and would be thrice glad to welcome many more such as he from Iowa or any other sjate. Honest, sober, industrious, intelligent and well educated he has made many friends since coming here who rejoice in his prosperity.

Aside from this they Lave contracted Is still flopping its wings with exuberance of spirit and flinging forth with renewed energy defiant screams at would-be competitors at the old stand, 603 Main street. An elegant line of clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats and caps is kept constantly on hand, while car after car load of new spring novelties are now en route to this house from the eastern markets. Watch and wait for the grand spring opening of new goods, which will occur in a few days. W. E.

LANGAN. This gentleman removed to ffewton In addition to the above we clip the following highly complimentary notice for and put up cornice work on buildings in Hutchinson, Burrton.IIalstead, Main street, a few doors north of the Kansan office. He has one of the finest offices in the city, and it is supplied with all the modern improvements and furniture and fixtures and other necessary equipments for carrying on a successful business of this character. The walls of his office are beautifully decorated in an elaborate manner and presents an attractive and inviting appearance. He employs an able corps of assistants who transact all business In a careful and attentive manner.

Mr. Holmes devotes especial attention to the preparing of abstracts, having in bis possession the only complete and accurately kept set of abstract books ip the county. In this, as in all other work in his line, he is excellel by none and equalled by few. Being careful and painstaking, he always gives satisfaction, and all parties who have ever had any dealings with him would gladly attest to his honesty, fairness, truth from the Kansas City Times of a recent date, which will give some additional reabody, Eldorado, Marion, Mcpherson, Augusta and in different points in Arkansas. They now have a contract far work in Arkansas, which will in all probability necessitate their ab-.

sence from borne from two to four1 information in regara to mis great stocfe tirn) Mr. O. B. Hildreth, proprietor of the Astral stock farm, situated three miles east of Newton, in narvey county, Kansas, was in the city yesterday. making his entries for the spring meet- 1 .1 Trt ro.

Jllg Kt IUU l'ii i j.u a -l ti'iii nnrt.nr Mr. Hildreth gave some inter stincr information concerning his fistuhTishment. From a small begin ninrr uhnnt, six vears ago. Mr. Hildreth and veracity.

Newton people would be glad to extend the right hand of fellowship to many more eastern resi has built up the Astral stock farm to such a point as thoroughly demonstrates the practicability of breeding dents like G. W. Holmes, and bid them welcome to a home in the best thoroughbreds in Kansas. At the head of the stud stands As tai a first, class race horse, bv Aste town in Central Kansas. IIENRY CnATELET.

The subiect of this brief sketch be roid', out of Laura White, by imported Glencoe. Astial is a symmetrical dark came a resident of Newton January 1, 1888, and engaged in business here bay standing iuu sixteen uuuua, ua woa hrfid hv Mr. Alexander at Wood- about the middle ot Marcn ot tne same burn stud in Kentucky. As a 2-year vear. lie removed to tins citv trom Philadelphia, where he resided for a number of years.

It was twenty-nine years ago that he apprenticed himself den opportunities that are presented to the rich and poor alike. For the purpose of ascertaining if the flattering reports that were passing from lip to lip in regard to Kansas were true, he to come and investigate for himself. Upon his arrival here he found that things were not as they had been represented to him, but on the other hand that the lich, fertile soil of Kansas, jts beautiful groves, and its meadows and orchards, its glorious climatic relations, its wonderful advancement, had not been portrayed in language strong enough to suit the occasion; that the half had not been told; that the glories of Kansas were not presentd in strong enough terms. Mr. Anderson "fell in love" with Newton and accordingly took up his abode here in 1879.

In 1884 he became deluded with the idea that California offered advantages superior to those of iiansas, and he removed to San Jose to reside. But for once he saw he had made a serious mistake, and the trite old adage that "far off fields look green" came home to him. In 1885 becoming utterly disgusted with California and folding his tent like the Arab of olden times returned again to his "first love." He opened up a variety store and auction house in rooms in the Empire block. He regained in this location but a short time, being compelled to remove to his present quarters. He conducts a first-class house and above all is enjoying an excellent patronage.

He keeps everything from a broom to an organ or from a two cent pencil to a trunk; keeps a hat and cap store, a boot and shoe store and stoves, tinware and furniture. You can always get the worth of your money when you buy from him and often more. He has been very successful in crying public sales in the city and country, and is considered the best auctioneer in the county, and one who knows full well how to manage a sale. His establishment, which is located at 624 Main street, is a palace of beauty, and is one of the largest in the Arkansas Valley. His stock is equally as large as that carried by any other merchant in the county, and his trade is not confined to the city alone, but extends to adjacent counties.

Mr. Anderson is quite popular both in social and business circles and is in every manner worthy of the confidence that is placed in him. You will find him one of the most agreeable business men in the city. 8. B.

BICITARDSON. This genial gentleman and popular business man came to Harvey county in 1878 from Polo, Illinois, and located at our city sister of Sedgwick, where for a number of months he "wielded fhe birch" in the public schools of that city and later on became a general merchandiser. He next embarked in the real estate business in that flourishing little city, but last year believing that Newton offeren a greater scope for the exhibition of his abilities and also offered greater opportunites for money makiffg, came here and embarked in the real estate business. In this as in all other business callings in to learn ins cnosen traue tnat or a gun old Astral ran a mile over the Lexington track in 1:44, the best on record up to that time for a 2-year old. In his 3 and 4 year old form he proved himself a good race horse, winning at two, three and four mile heats.

He then broke down and was retired to the stud. Asteroid, his sire, was by Lexington and has the proud record of and locksmith. His experience, therefore, in this industry, is quite extensive, and we may say it without fear of contradiction, that an abler or more ex peneiiced gunsmitn does not reside in Kansas. His place of business is at 113 west Fittu street, one-nair biocK mThicn he started. The best of As-tral's get that has yet appeared is the Tannin MpFsirlnnrt from Main, where he will be delighted to give his time and attention to all work that comes in his line of busi speeay campaign" rtAv who has won several good cordially wishes Mr.

Powers the most races at New Orleans this winter, be ness. abundant success the tuture, and ing almost inviuciu'c ucaj u. nf the farm are a well- A.W. HURST. Hurst, the watchmaker and jeweler, hopes the people of this beautiful city may show their appreciation of his ei- hred lot, among them being Bonnie Mav by Bonnie Scotland; Mollie Pow-Smp.

Billet; Cora, by West Rox- removed to this city 'from Centerville, Iowa, two years a to. He has been en 5BBi. gaged in this business over thirty RESIDENCE T. P. RAGSDALE, WEST SEVENTH.

bury Miss Roxbury; uorai, oy eacuiis-field; Buttercream, by Lochiel; Rudy, iZ Restless; Rosa Lee by Versailles; torts to add to its importance oy extending to him, if possible.a still more liberal patronage. T. B. COIMINGS. The subject of this sketch is one of Newton's most popular and successful contractors and builders.

He became a resident of Newton several yearsago. years, and as a watchmaker and jeweler has no superiors and very few equals. He is fully established at 423 Main street where he will receive work finiinne by Logan, and Annarc Dy L.0 i thfise are in foal to Astral of all kinds. He is a careful, pains Mr Hildreth has a number of yearlings taking workman and always gives per nnil tWO-Vear-OlUa U.T aauai, -ji vrv highly, and has entered fect satisfaction. Strangers when in the city and desiring any work in his line would do well to call and see him.

last August, from Richmond, Missouri, and purchased Tripp's old art gallery, over Ray's shoe store. Since then he has purchased several hundred dollars worth of new instruments and material, until now he has one of the best equipped art galleries in Central Kansas, and what is more is doing an extensive business in this line. He has removed here from Indianapolis, Indiana. He had read of the ceaseless wonders of Kansas and come to obtain a glimpse of the "Queen of Central Kansas." That was sufficient and he wine of them for the Waldo park spring meeting. Among his entries is D.

II. WALLACE, the 3-year-om uuj, i "a tral, out of Bonnie May. This filly was trained last year and exhibited great accordingly became a resident of the fashionable boot and shoemaker, came to Newton seventeen vears ago from most prosperous city tne state, lie weeks. They employ from three to six men constantly. The Newton Cornice Works is a valuable industry of which our people feel justly proud.

NICK WOLF. Newton's popular merchant tailor, located in this city in 1877, coming from Kansas City, but was formerly from New York city. Nick is so well and favorably known here that he needs no lengthy "recommendBtion at our hands. He is an excellent workman and one who thoroughly understands his business. If you want a dress snit, business suit, and anything at all in the merchant tailoring line, it will Eay you to call on Mr.

Wolf, Empire lock, East Sixth street. He guarantees a perfect fit and will give satisfaction in all cases. ANDERSON BENDER. Anderson Bender deal in real estate and have office rooms in basement under German National Bank, corner Main and Sixth streets. They have a large list of both farm and city property in desirable locations for 'sale.

Parties seeking investments will do well to call on this popular firm. Both are pioneer settlers, Mr. Andeixon having come here early in the year 1871 from Knox county, Illinois, and is the owner of Anderson's Grove addition, one of the most valuable additions to the original town site of Newton. Mr. Bender has until recently been in the employ of the Santa Fe railroad conductor running between Nickerson and Coolidge, Kansas.

lie resigned Davis county, Illinois, lie nas oeen working at the boot and shoe business for the past twenty years and is an ex perienced workman, lie opened a speed, but went lame eariy tne season. She has been blistered and turned out, and Mr. Hildreth expects great things of her next season. Mr. Hildreth feels highly encouraged over the success that has attended h)3 efforts, and predicts a great future for Kansas as a breeding state.

shop on nis own responsibility in tne had nine years experience, hence is coi.yersant with the business in all of its particular branches. He is an excellent business man and a valuable citizen. J. BENELL. This genial gentleman removed to Newton in 1879 from Galesburg, Illinois, and ever since his arrival here has been identified in more ways than one has met with greater prosperity and more brilliant success since coming here than he bad anticipated, hence is a thorough Kansan in every sense of the term.

Last vear he erected eighteen dwelling houses besides a number of small buildings, together with fulllilling a number of contracts for frame work on business blocks in (Continued on Fifth Page.) basement of the Seaton block about two weeks ago. He will attend to repairing, patching, andall other work in hia lina in a nurpfnl manner, nnd cimr- antees perfect satisfaction in all JAMES 1IONQAKD. It is the artistic, painters, trimmers and decorators that beautify a house.