The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-12-09

CONSISTS 81 II. X Gnuer4 600, T. Ed
erhar5t aud II. II. 6udendoTf who
stand 10 the front rank 81 5slina''
business nien. They do general mill
ing business aud have large elevators
In connection.
Tise Novelty Elevator and the Far
mer's Cusiom Mills are successfully
inanaged by Ar. Edward Lott. Whc
manufactures vari9us brands 81
choice -four. all Of which are very
popular.
F. Goodnow, A. W. wIekhsul
and W ID. Judd comprise ths
firin 81 G0odBoW & Wiekhain. They
organized in 1885 aid made Salins
their headquarters. AT the present
time they operate at twelve stations
sud are doing a thrifty business.
csLLBGEs.
Balina can boast Of two Of the hest
colleges IN the State. The salina
Normal University was erected ia
1854, aud y fully equipped as 8 NON
sectarian college with Normal
course Of three years. All ready
nearly i've hundred different ntnden u
have been enrolled IN its various de
4 partments. The University furnishes
the very best educational advantages
81 = minimum eoat to the student.
The doors are thrown open 10 both
sexes.
The departments Of the school are
Collegiate, Normal, Professional,
Commercial Including biography,
Short hand AID type writing, and
musical and fne ART. These branches
are all taught by experienced instruc-
tors. Students may enter At any
time and find what classes they may
desire. The officers Of the institu-
ton are l.. o. ThOfoman, President,
and J. Walter Fertig. Vice President
/ The Kansas Wesleyan University
was located a. Salina IN July, 1855.
and Is cOutrOllsd by the Methodist
Episcopal church. IL teaches a reg
uiar college course and also business
course. The branches taught Ia the
/ business course are Book keeping
Commercial Law, Commercial Arilh-
inetie, Business Correspondence, Pen
manship, spelling. Short Hand aud
Actual business practice.
The school of the Sacred Heart l.
l conducted by the Sisters Of Charity
Three teachers are required and
large number OF pupils receive in
structiOn.
LUMBER.
During the. last two years ESalina
has witnessed q remarkable building
boom. Many fine business blocks
and elegant residences nave been
erected. This has created large de-
mand for lumber and the firms Of the
city have increased their capacities 10
meet The demand. The dealers keep
constantly in stock all Of the best
grades and are content to sell NJ a
reasonable profit. The following are
the most extensive firms Addison
& Seaman are located on North san
"a Fe street. This firm enjoys the
confidence Of the cUmlnunity and
does an extensive business. In con-
neciiun i'm their lumber trade they
carry q large stock of paints aud are
also heavy dealers In lime aud dement's.
The popular firm Of EbeThardt d.
SudendOrf do a general lumber bust
ness and are alsn prOprietOrs Of the
Saline Co. Fence Factory. The gentle
men composing this firm are to wide
ly known 10 require an extended
notice.
DRUGS.
The drug trade finds its principal
representatives in the firms Of Oscar
Seiiz aud DIR. w. H. Hillman. Both
Of these gentlemen enjoy an extern
slve and lucrative patronage. Each
carries a large and we'll selected stock
OfeverythiDg TO be found In n fist
class drug store.
MATTRESS FACTORY.
The Eberhardt Mattress Factory T.
undoubtedly the largest institution of
its kind in the state. Tine firm man
ufacture and keep constantly in stock
everything m their line. They sup
ply both the wholesale and retail
trade.
MERCHANT TAILORs.
The citizens Of Salina are well
dressed aud that is not 10 be wondered
Al, for our tailOrs are as skillful as sny
in the state. No Inan need go outside
of Saiina n secure good goods aud
a god fit. The names and location
OF the principal flrtus representing
this trade will be found uuier their
respective heading In the index.
HARDWARE.
This branch OF business l. carried
ON very extensively In $. ma the
trade being represented by some
seven firms all doing a prosperous
business. We especially invite atten
tenIion to the firm Of Braniff & Con
rad who are the acknowledged lead
ers in this line. They have gained
for themselves a wide reputation for
honesty and square dealing. Their
spacious store is filed with every
thing pertaining to the hardware
trade.
WAGON MANUFACTURER
The city Carriage Factory is owned
by s. +. Pearson. It is the largest
institution OF its kind in Central Kan
sas. A large number Of buggies, road
carts. spring wagons. etc, are annual
IN manufactured. Mr.. Pearson has
In connection with his factory a ear
risge repository and constantly ear
ries e large stock Of buggies. etc.
The SalIna Carriage Works are
owned aud managed by T. E. Dickin-
son who has had large experience la
this trade. He makes a speciality OF
wagons and heavy road carts.
Both Of the above factories are large
employers Of labor and are OF great
benefit TO the city.
GROCERIES.
This trade Is in a fiourishing eOndi
ton. The following are the
aek now lodged leaders:
Wm Hugbtn has recently removed
10 his elegant new quarters at l23
santa fe avenue, and has added TO
his mammoth store OF groceries q
news depot and large STOCK Of toys
Mr. Hogben will give his customer
the benefit Of his improved facilities
for doing business.
A. PTuitt carries q large stock Of
staple aud fancy groceries. He buys
bis goods IN large quantities aud can
give his customers the benefit OF
whnleszie prices.
Farley a Rreser are located opposiss.
the MEs0uic Temple on Sunia Fe
avenue. These gentlemen have
new store aud new aud clean goods
Their trade is constantly Increasing.
GENERAL sruREs.
Sslinh hss a. good stores as can be
fuuud IN the West, some ut the stores
having single day sales running a,
high rs fifteen hundred dollars. Al
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