Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-16

dent of the Telephone Co., and is one of our
most respected citizens,
Mr.. L. r NIcCoun was born in Kentucky.
but cmI grated to Iowa where he was elected
representative He is known at Bedford
Iowa, as one of the best criminal lawyers in
the state. Hearing of our beautiful city he
came here on visit and he became so inn
pressed with our country that he connected
himself with the above firm and moved TO
this place.
halls from York State. He emigrated TO
sunny Kansas in July. 1888, where he began
the study Of law and was admitted TO the bar
Iil l6ol, Wheh ne became connected with the
above firm. Mr. Barnes makes the insurance
and real estate business a specially. He has
aenl|Neu "elI-lheTlted success, ana IS mighty
esteemed by all with whom he has dealings.
This firm are agents for the c. K. & n. Town
Company, which they make Il speciality of;
attorneys for the C.. h. * \. II. r. They con-
duct thcIr business upon the most approved
principles which has materially contributed
TO gain for them the confidence and support
Of the community.
FRENCH Il JOHNSTON,
Hardware stoves and Tinware, Southwest
Corner Of tine Square.
PhiIipsburg is materially indebted for her
commercial prosperity to those establish
meHts which have taken the lead and offered
Inducements TO buyers that could not be dup
hcaJcu elsewhere one OF the representative
establishments OF l-S kind in the city to-day,
both as regards the volume of business trans
acted and the skill and enterprise evidenced
in its management, is that of French j. John
stOu, located ON the Southwest Corner Of the
Square. n o mercantile industry calls for the
exercise OF good Judgment or requires more
varied business qualifications than that rep
resented by the above firm. These are quail
ties which characterize the members of this
house, who stand foremost in the ranks Of &C
tive and energetic merchants in our thriving
city. Their establishment is an imposing two
story brick, one of the finest in the city. The
sales-rOOm is 25xlU0, filled uD. with modern
improvements and cOHVCuienceS for CARRYING
on the business, and stocked with finely Sc
lected assortment of shelf aud heavy hard
ware, stoves, UinWare, etc. In connection
with this they arc prepared to execute ali or
dcrs for roofing, SpOuting and jObbingO of all
kinds at reasonable prices. Skilled hands are
employed in the different departments and
only the best quality of gOOas handled. In
pocket and table cutlery, well me-
cianlCs TOOLS, Jney devote special attention.
The same may be said of builders hardware
OF which they are at all times adding tho
improvements as soon as brought into the
market. They are sole agents for the Gled-
den Barb Wire, Garland Stoves, and the
Quick Meal Gasoline stove, all OF which stand
at the head and are the best goods in the
market to-day. They take pleasure in show
ing their goods, and customers are treated in
a courteous manner.
/. W. French is a native of Indiana, o. E.
Johnston of Ohio. With an experience in the
business which enables them to thoroughly
appreciate customers wants and a reputation
us first-class BUYERS, this house cannot fail of
an enlarged trade. In every respect the firm
is a representative one, all its operations are
constructed with scruplOus regard for the
interest OF patrons, while business relations
extend with it, are certain to become as pleas
ant, as they viii be profitable and satisfactory
TO all concerned.
c. H. LEFFNGWELL,
General Store. West Side of Square
The above named gentleman needs no in
PRODUCTION to the people of this county, hav-
ing been in business since 1873, and has been
Identified with all the interests of Phillips
burg for the past fifteen years, starting bust
ness here when his store was, with but a single
exception, the only business house. The first
court held here was in a room over his store
Mr.. Lethngwells long experience and extern
slNe acq u5InI itlce nave DuIlI up an immense
trade and he is recognized as a leader among
the business houses Of PhillipSburg. His store
is Il SouDIe one ana Wen supplied with all the
goods coming under the mead OF Il general
stock. His room IS nicely arranged for the
GlspIaE OF goods, With d GOOD hight which IS so
desirable III selecting qualities as well as col
ors. IN dry goods and notions you will find
all that comprises varied and well selected
stock. The boot and shoe department will
furnish you with goods from the pest known
and reliable manufacturers, which are Il full
guarantee for honest and durable service. In
groceries the wants of the public are fully
met by Il carefully selected. and most to be
shown every attention possible, giving the
house a reputation for courtesy which adds
not little in the purchasing of goods.
The attention given by Mr.. LeffiingWel to
even the smallest details and the positi0n
which ne mas invariably occupied in the ex-
teusive business, has been clearly indicative
OF an energy and liberaiiay that have been
achieved and the high esteem with which he
is 50 widely regarded i'm Phillipsburg and Vi
SPAULDING " BUTCHER,
Dry Goods, Notions, Books and Wall Paper
North Side of The Square
In writing commercial history of Phillips
burg and her present enterprises. we find
some firms that have stood for a number of
years. and by honorable dealings have steadi-
solid houses OF the city. One OF these is the
firm spoken Of above, and we are clad to call
the attention of our readers to this success
ful and reliable house. The stock carried by
them Is fully adapted to the wants of their
customers whose needs are understood by
long purchase experience. In dry goods and
notions their selections are made with an en-
In books you will find the latest works on his
tory, travel, biography and fiction, supple
mented with chosen magazines, literature,
schooi DOCKS etc. Ihey also carry fine line
OF wall paper and borders, and are recOg-
niZed as leaders in styles of these goods.
Mt. II. Z. Spaululug Is a native OF Vermont,
+. :. NJ. butcher of New York. and are we'll
anu IdEottnIy Known throughout this city
ana vicinity. Mr.. Spaulding was Probate
Judge from september 1876 to January, 1856;
also postmaster from 1879 to 1885.
We take pleasure IN speaking OF this firm
and their enterprises, knowing customers
who have not already made their acquaint-
ness relations with them.
G. W. YOUNG,
Hardware and Implements, South Side of Square
Among the sOhd business houses which have
aided materially IN the growth of our CITY and
stand to-day as examples of what energy and
sound business principles wiz secure, is the es-
laOIishment OF g. W Young, which ranks
Enlistment Is located on the South Side Of the
square IN ire room adJoining the post office, and
mas exceptional facilities for the transaction of
its extensive trade; occupying a saIesroom 100
feet in depth, and Wen arranged for the different
- ~ =, ne -s.7 L-ls y stoCAeu Win complete
stoves, tinware. shelf and builders hardware,
mechanics tools. etc.
he implement department will furnish Won
with everything that could be desired from the
best known and reliable manufactures. These
goods are bought direct and enables the house 10
sell them at prices which have given general SAT-
lstactlon- Buggies, Ph0tons, Wagons and other
goods OF this line form small part Of the bust
ness and purchasers are invited TO a careful in
specuon OF the same, with the assurance that
prices VIII be as reasonable as like Quality OF
goods can be secured anywhere in the State
Mr.. Young has been a resident of the
county during the past 10 years eleven Of which