The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-01-31

~ 4oau business. Coming in
ais l!iey did, at an early day. with I5rue
capital, they have been great benefit 10
the country.
TURNER & OATES
are situated on the corner OF Main street
and Myrtle avenue, in fine frame build
ing They nave been here some time
anu have built up a well-establisheJ bust
ness, which is increasing every dav; those
Who have had business relations with them
once always return, sure that thew will be
dealt with IN an honorable manner.
GIBSON CO.
are the news dealers CT Independence. They
are located in the post-office building WHORE
all the leading publications of the day NAV
be found, and of course the Ie.venwor,b
loNEs. They also have a fine stocL a.
books and confectionery. Thew are 10Th
thorough gentlemen, genial and affsble
and by strict attention to business have
built up good trade
THE LEGAL FRATERNITY.
Independence can show more first-class
talent among her lawyers than any other
town OF her size in the state. Among them
are men who would adorn the bar OF any
city IN the nIted States
LIEUT.. GOV. HUMPHREY.
one OF the prominent men Of Kansas and
citizen OF whom Independence NAV we'll
be proud of, is located here. Gov. Hum
phrey was one Of the first settlers in this
county, coming here when Mr.. "IIo' was A
very prominent feature of the place En-
gasins In the practice of the law he has
risen by strict attention TO his profession To
almost the highest position in the state He
has the well earned reputation of being one
OF the best lawyers III the state, as we'll As
one oil our sOundest political leaders. A
gentleman OF unrmpeachable record, he Is
sound on the great political and financial
questions OF the day, anu believing that the
remonetiZation OF silver, and the repeal OF
the resumption act, are necessary for the
welfare of the West, he is throwing himself
into The good work with his accustomed en-
ergy.
WILLIAM DUSKIS,
is gentleman OF fine ability, whole
souled, true-hearted man; one who has
been eminently successful at he bar, gain
ing the respect OF all with whom he comes
IN contact, Not only by his legal ability, for
lew are has equals, none his peers, bat by
ms upright, hOnoI able course. His ability
Is acknow EDGED by all, and | doubt not
T. al the future has IT. store for him many
triumphs.
GEORGE CHANDLER,
is another man OF whom Independence NAV
ieel justly proud. He is one of the Young
men who have made Kansas what she is to-
day, who are never satisfied until their ef
iorts are crowned with success. His record
Is Spotiess, hi legal ability unquestioned
and he can look back upon nunberless we'll
fought fields from which he has come ot
successful and established an enviable repu-
tatiOn.
PARKS o'CoNNOR.
These gentlemen have but lately formed
a partnership. Judge Parks is from Auru-
"a, ILL.,, where he was judge of the circuit
court several years, and where he acquired
wide reputation. He is gentleman of
fine address, an eloquent speaker and an
able lawyer. Mr.. OConnor is a gentleman
OF fine ability, upright and honorable in his
practice, and has come from numerous well
fought legal battles the victor. They are
sound firm, and are bound to meet with sue
cess.
JUDGE MARTIN,
formerly receiver at the L. 5. land Office. is
now engaged IN the more cOngenial and lu-
crative practice of his profession. Judge
Martin hasseyeral times been circuit Judge.
and Is one OF the most honorable, high
minded gentlemen II has ever been nv good
fortune 10 meet. He is LAWYER of more
than ordinary ability, and goes back to his
Old profession with all the more zest for his
vacation. That he will meet with success
is beyond a question of doubt In the same
office with Judge Martin may be found
col. ROBINSON,
one Of the pioneers OF Kansas. The Col.
took the advice OF the white-coated sage.
when very young and came west to grow
up with the country. Settling at Leaven-
sorth, when our beautiful city was then "a
hing OF the future, he was one of the chief |
actors IN pose years of turmoil and an |
irchy that tried mems souls" Not one |
Incident connected with the early history Of |
he state, but is perfectly familiar to him.
oil. Robinson Is now engaged in the loan |
'usiness, and is doing we'll, as he deserves
or be Is one of the most genial. whole
ouled men in the country.
had the pleasure Of meeting all of the |
county officers, and found them first-class |
and are especially indebted to |
sir. Dodd, clerk OF the court, for the many
avors shown me during nv stav. Mr..
Dodd Is one of the most efficient officers.
md thorough gentleman.
ExLIEUT. governor sALTER.
| had the pleasure of meeting this gen.
leman at his Office in the L. 5. Land Office.
e having been re-apPointed register. |
cry well remember several years ago cast
rs my miden vote for ticket upon which |
lis name was placed for Lieutenant Gov
rnor, and am very happy to state that he
'as elected and made one Of the best officers
re have ever had
HoTELs-caLDwELL HOUSE.
1t hae become a very common thing to
uf hotels whether they were good or bad.
ut when say that better hotel than this
annot be found in Kansas, travelling men
nd all who have stopped there will bear me
ut in what / say. Messrs Larimer Il
'ryant thoroughly understand their bust
ess. are eentlemanly and courteous TO all
heir table Is par excellence and their rooms
ell furnished and Clean.
$1,000 THE HOOKER HOUSE y
fine brick house, in the western part of
lie city. and is very popular with stock
len. Everything Is neat and clean about
le house, and the proprietors are deter
lined to give satisfaction.
THE COMMERCIAL HOUSE,
ept by Mr.. Morris, is well located and we'll
ept, to judge by the slick appearance of
Is boarders.
The Murphy movement has struck indie
endence and caught up in its course abent
NJ OF her citizens Independence also has
lady barber who handles the razor with
dexterous a touch "a the most skillfuI
iept in the art tonsorial Every one down
re Is in sympathy with THE TINES in the 1
hit against the bullionists OF the East, and
hen the time comes will come nobly to the
ont and demand thai there h., ina, Ieyi.Ia