The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-08

manages to ''get to the 'front.' and We
hope that he may never lose that yalua-
bic quality.
SIMON ROTHSCHILD
began business in Abilene in 1878 in
company with his brother, Jake ROths-
child. In July, 1880, Simon sold his
interest in the business to his brother,
and the September following began
business for himself with stock of
about 50. 800. He has done careful
and growing business, until now his at
tractive and well-displayed stock of
Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods
will average $4,000. He has built up
a solid business. and is now known as
one of the substantial men Of the city.
Simon is wide-awake and public spiri-
ted, and the REFLECTOR is glad to re-
cord his success.
BERRY EROS. MERCANTILE co.
is the largest retail establishment in
the state of Kansas. Beginning bust
ness in 1874 in small frame building
with a stock of goods worth about
$1,000, their early failure was predicted.
But instead of failing they grew big
and strong at an unprecedented rate of
speed. In the spring of 1888 the COM
pany was incorporated under the name
of the Berry Bros. Mercantile Company,
with capital stock of $75.0 600. The
sales for 1854 amounted to more than
$29O,OO0, The present building, which
was largely added TO last year at a cost
of about $4,000, is l00Xl00 feet, with
four entrances Oh the north and one on
the east. Besides this mammoth build
ing, there is an irOn-cOvered, fire-proOf
warehouse 5OX140 feet. Both buildings
are filled from top to bottom with large
and well displayed stocks of dry goods,
notions, clothing. groceries, hardware
stoves and tinware, harness, buggieS,
wagons and agricultural implements.
John E. Berry is the managing head of
the business, and his qualifications are
pre-eminent. The firm is rich in lands
and cattle and is one of the sOundeSt in
situations in the state. Its credit is I'M
limited. Berry Bros. Mercantile Co. is
a large part of Abilene.
J.B. CASE
is one of the representative young bus
mess men of the West. Beginning in a
small way III the general merchandising
business in 1871, he has steadily and
rapidly grown to his present large di-
mansions. Occupying large double
brick block on the south side, he car
ries well displayed stock of goods to
the value of $4,000, and does a yearly
trade of immense volume and extent.
He is at the head Of one of the largest
retail houses in the state of Kansas, and
he owes his success to nothing else but
his business ability, push and enter
prise. His commercial credit is almost
unlimited and his square, upright deal
ing seems to be appreciated at its true
value. We are always glad to record
the success of such men as j. b. Case.
He is an honor and benefit to the city
of Abilene.
L. II. FAULKNER & CO.,
the leading merchants in clothing,
gents furnishing goods, boots and
shoes, occupies the large double store
room situated on Broadway. They have
an ample and elegantly classified stock,
thorough knowledge of the business
and a splendid trade. Mr.. Faulkner is
an old travelling salesman, a born mer-
chant and an Obliging gentleman. He
has ample capital, host of friends and
represents one of the strongest and
most rapid growing business houses in
Central Kansas.
CRANE & co.
The elevator on the south side, known
as Cranes. is one of our most promi- |
nent elevators, and the firm of Crane u
Co. among our best known grain men. !
This firm has occupied their present
quarters for about six years, and by
close attention to business have built
up a grain trade that Will compare IA
vorably with any other grain house in
the city, their shipments being about
500 cars annually.
TIC HENRY & co.
In the real estate business T G Henry
& Co are the dealers who have been
longest at 1t, and in an examination of
the records of the county the examiner
is surprised at the large number of |
transfers i'll which the name of the firm
appears. Much of the land in the cOun- |
ty has passed through their hands. They |
do the larger portion of the business, |
and their investments for eastern capt. |
talists aggregate little less than mil |
lion dollars. They have abstract and |
insurance departments, and receive a |
full share of the patronage in their lines |
of business. Those having business |
in their lines can confidently rely on /
receiving fair treatment at their hands, |
and we unhesitatinglys commend them
to all.
T. E. SEwELL
commenced business in 1872 upon linn
tied means as bookseller and station
er, and by his indomitable business en- |
ergy and qualities he has steadily in
creased it until to-day he has three |
floors heavily stocked with school |
blanks, books, wall paper, window
shades, music and musical instruments, |
sewing machines, picture frames, brack- !
cts and a thousand other things all !
classified and displayed with exquisite |
taste. The establishment is metrOpol- |
itan in extent and management, and |
reflects high credit upon Mr. Sewell, |
who has built up large trade from a !
small beginning and is an exceptional
bly, able business man.
H. SHADINGER,
painter and decorative paper-hanger, is |
thoroughly disciplined in the best arts |
of his calling, haSlleft evidences of his
handiwork in the most elegant homes
in the city. He is decided acquisition
to the city.
SAMUEL BRICKER
came to Abilene from Cumberland CO.,