The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-03-17

Nearly every newspaper n the eoun- try, especially those devoting space and energies 10 the development; of the coun- ;ry's industries. are making i,a poin: 10 secure the pictures of prominen, men men who stand out prominently as p.o- moters of enterprise. 4 number of in- industrial magazines, published m that rapidly developing country lNing between Nashville and Atlanta, each week print, as a frontispiece, neatly executed en- grav,ng c! man who. in some branch oi industry has frightened the labors of his fellow beings by promoting the use of machinery. The "old timer who, before grand misunderstanding and sub sequen, understanding between the states. was the leader of arissocratie ideas in his community, has reluctantly retired, giving place to the man of to-day who IS building up new and progressive eoun- Try for the benefit of the many instead of the few. The above picture represents 5. 5. Kirby, prominent member of the progressive class. He has done more for the household, for the farmers tired wife, than any other man in Arkansaw. When he came to this state and opened a sewing machine depot. he brought re lief from extortion. Machines were SO high Tn price that the average farmer could not afford to invest In justice to his creditors the man who held mort gage on his farm, for instance. he could not contemplate such extravaganza
 Kirby saw this al a glance and al once began reform. He purchased large number of machines for cash. and re- .f Ia shas ,k people were slow ;o understand now such a sweeping reduction could be made; but II MAS made. and m consequence ma ehines went ;o the hills and valleys. ;e the homes ot the humble This ss the reason Kirby isv an actual bcaefaeier, ih.s IS why he has lsh;cned ,he labors ot he household Ills trade has become so large that hls counting room resembles bank, and his siore-reom in immense machine shop. His friends are too nu- mefous to mention, and the weal,hes; men in the state offer him financial aid Such men as Colonel Logan k. Roots. president of the Merchants National bank here, and one of the largest capi- talists in the whole southern country. tell Kirby, Go on, you shall not lack for money This firm, gigantic in it's strength, practically controls the sewing machine business of Arkansas, Texas and the Indian Territory.
 The other day our people witnessed an evidence of kirby's enterprise. 4 pro- cesson of thirty-hve wagons, loaded with new machines. headed by band of mu- sic and fan,astically arrayed boys. pa raded the streets. Flags and banners 'ioated above the admring crowd and the expression on each bys,ander's face spoke of surprise. The sidew ak was threnged with legislators, ci,lyens and merchants. who lei, their places oi bus.- ness and rushed to the scene of exei.e- men;. Talk abou, enterprise. sad member of the House, "tha, man IS Is ven embodiment. up ln my country he $ the only sewing machine man whose name You ever near He has sold 50 many machines and has given such uni NersSi satisfaction that no one seems ,o contemplate purchasing from any one else
 An immense crowd followed the pro- eess.on until the band stopped a, S. E. Kirby X Cos headquarters, where a con- ceI, was given.
 knbys machines are the best in the ] market The Wilson machine. properly termed the world renowned. IS extensively i handled by him and the beauty of II Is. ] he sells II cheaper than any agen, can purchase it. He buys in such large num- bers that he IS thus favored by the com pany. The Wilson machine is now in i such derand that a new factory, the 1 larges, in the world, has been erected al Wallingford, Conn.
 The White machine. which has gained world wide reputation, is one of Mir bys mechanical features. |, IS a ma chine so neat in finish, 50 perfect in exc outlon, so durable and so cheap that it is an universal favori,e. Kirby also keeps the genuine Singer. machine known all over the world, and which can never be surpassed for perfection of movement. All of these machines Kirby sells cheaper than you can purchase them from direct agents who sen on commission. There IS difference in purchasing goods in large quantities and paying cash for them than the mere agency of goods where you are compelled to make your living out of commission. Kirby has also introduced new thread, the Kerr's extra six cord soft finish. It is wound on an improved spool, and is especially adapted to sewing machine work.
 All the stateaents made in this article arc backed up by the facts. Call at the great sewing machine depot and satisfy yourself as to the extensive business.