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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10
SMITH q BOLTON.

NIESSRS. SMITH & BOLTON is u
" firm of young men doing Il sue
cessful business in retailing boots,
shoes, hats and caps. Their house is
on Franklin avenue, this city. From
the unmistakable evidences of progress
and enterprise displayed in every part
of their store, one may readily per-
ccive that the place is conducted by
those who thoroughly understand the
work in hand. Among the brands of
goods kept are the Nettleton Il Co.
shoes for men, noted for style and fin
ish. Smith II Stoughton make, finest
style and durability, and the famous
Giesccke boots and shoes. For ladies,
the ID. Armstrong & Co.'S are popular
for their prime fitting qualities, style
and elegance. The Blocker-Grestle are Il
splendid medium priced goods. The
best foot wear for boys and misses,
shoes for working men and in fact all
of the grades appropriate from mine TO
the ball room are handled there with Il
view to supplying any demand. They
have given special attention to the hat
business, and are abreast of the styles
in large cities, procuring the latest
blocks and fashions almost as soon as
produced in the east. As side lines,
their gloves and umbrella department
is especially attractive. They keep Il
nice line of gentlemcn's walking and
driving gloves, and umbrellas from the
s. cent variety to the highest priced
productions in silks. Recently they
have nearly doubled their shelving
capacity, painted, papered and I'M
proved the appearance greatly. Messrs.
Smith Il Bolton are both young men
and virtually raised in the business
they are now engaged in. Mr.. Smith
was born in Romney, West Virginia,
moved to Missouri with his mother ut
the age of eight years, and at the age
of sixteen, engaged in the boot and
shoe business in which business he has
since remained. Mr.. Bolton was born
in this county in 1860, was raised in
Lexington. As u clerk his first cx-
perience was in charge of the boot and
shoe department of NJ. W. Conkling u
Co. Afterwards he had charge of the
boot and shoe department for the
Clagett Mercantile Co. The present
partnership of Smith & Bolton was
formed in 1855. Their experience, in
telligence and sterling business quail
ties have given them Il splendid rcpu-
tation as merchants. They know how
TO keep Il stock clean, well displayed,
and having made a study of the public
demands, have abumdantly prepared Ia
supply them. Such vigorous, business
principles rs they employ are sure to
meet with successful approval by the
people.
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DIR. p. II. CHAMBERS.

n a man and a medical practitioner
~ no doctor in Lexington is held in
higher esteem than DR.. Chambers. He
is now,and for the past forty years has
been, actively engaged in the general
practice of medicine in this county,
twenty years in this city. He is the
resident surgeon of the Missouri Pacific
railroad, is a member of the Lafayette
County and Kansas City District Med
ical Societies, and is president of the
latter organization. lie is also exam
ming physician for some eight or ten
of the leading life insurance cOmpa-
MES of the country.
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\N/ X. TItlGG carries Il select and
~ splendid stock of fancy and sta
pie groceries. All sorts of table luXu-
rieS To tempt and please the most capri
ci"us and fastidious appetite can be
found i'll his store. He has been in
business here for the past eight years,
is Il native born citizen of Lafayette
county, is proud of his birthplace and
believes in Lexington. He buys and
sells all sorts of produce, and has an
excellent growing trade, due largely to
his characteristic energy as Il .'hustlcr,n
his reputation for fair dealing, and his
desire to please. As an example of
what industry, perseverance and strict
business integrity can accomplish Mr..
Trigg is worthy of emulation by all,
especially young men. Personally he is
Il general favOrite with the people, and
rs Il first class purveyOr, he is doing
such an extensive business that he
ranks among the leaders in this county.
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sheriff in 1872; judge of county court
in 1875; prosecuting attorney in 1876;
probate judge in 1891. In all the po-
sitions to which he has been elected by
the suffrages of his fellow citizens he
has been faithful to the trust imposed
upon him, and has discharged all his
official duties with fidelity, zeal and in
telligence. Lafayette county contains
no more worthy citizen and upright Of
fetal than Judge VIM. Young. AS Il
lawyer Judge Young ranks among the
best in the state. He has been a close
student of the profession and has the
reputation for being well posted, get
ting at bottom facts, properly interpre-
ting the law and his opinions are con-
sidered high authority in litigation of
any kind.
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ROSTER or BUSINESS MEN.
WILLIAM IL.

WILLIAM Ill. SIEN ENSON.
NOTEWORTHY mercantile house
~ is that of Mr.. VIM. IL. Stevenson,
on Main street, where Il complete stock
of hardware is kept. In addition to n
large line of shelf goods, embracing
builders hardware of every description,
Mr.. Stevenson carries barb and plain
wire, pumps, plumbers goods of all
Kinds, hosea large stock OF grass seeds,
etc. Mr.. Stevenson succeeded Mr..
Rinehart at the present stand, the lai-
ter having conducted the business
thirty-ive years. Mr.. Stevenson took
charge about three years ago. During
MIR. Rinehart's proprietorship this
store was considered headquarters for
guns and fire arms and sportSmen's
goods of all description. This depart
ment of the business the present pro-
prieior is continuing MS n special
feature, with an extra fine line of table
and pocket cutlery. Here is also to lie
found the Hartman patent steel fence,
and n combination folding bath tub
with heating attachment, one of the
most convenient articles in the market
for city or country use. This stock OF
goods is up to a high standard of COM
pleteness in every department, and we
Fare pleased to note a well deserved
patronage of the house under Mr..
~Steyenson's efficient management.
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GEORGE +. KING.

I AFAYETTE county people are IA
u miliar with George +. King as II
of the leading pioneer dealers in stoves
and tinwarc in this city. lie has been
Il resident of Lexington forty years, for
the past u years in the line of business
mentioned. The line Of stoves he
handles is immense, including the
Charter Oak cooker, Round Oak heat
er and New Process gasoline stoves.
He also sells refrigerators, ice cream
~freczers, etc. He always carries n
large stock of tinwarc, and is prepared
to do all repairing and work in tin,
such as roofing, guttering, repairing in
copper, tin, corrugated and sheet iron,
etc. Mr.. King has had many years
experience as a timer, and employs
the best assistants. His place, located
on Franklin avenue, is certainly head
quarters for bargains in his line.
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& RT.

THE large brick livery barn of Messrs.
J Baiord q Dysart. on Tenth street, is
very popular for furnishing the most
stylish and substantial %turnouts to the
public. They have the only hearse in the
city and are equipped with Especial view of
giving the public the most respectable
service OF funeral occasions. The barn is
a two-story structure, 50x10O feet, the
carriages and all stock being the best that
can be procured. Both members of this
firm were raised in Lafayette county,
spent several years on farms, and were
raised among stock. For their successful
efforts in giving our people such superb
service as liverymen, they deserve the
commentator and liberal patronage of
everybody.
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J. II. MOOREHEAD.

THE lumber yard of Mr.. j. II. Moore
L head in this city was established 50
years ago, and while il has always been
very complete, the lapse of time less
added such new and advantageous fea-
lures, variety of stock and reduction of
prices as are incident to Il long period
of business and progress. The stock
is composed of all grades of lumber
and building material, such as lath,
shingles, sash, doors, blinds, mould
ings, lime, hair, cement. plaster paris,
sewer pipe, glass, manila roofing, red
cedar, cypress shingles, yellow pine
finish, and Mr.. M~oorchead ssole agent
for the Wellers sliding blinds. Mr..
Moorchcad is II young man, and has
been Il resident of Lexington Is years,
in charge of the present business since
1886, is a graduate of West Minister
College, Fulton, Mo-, and is Il most
pleasant gentleman to deal with.
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Presented tO
n. II A ERLE
by EX-Federal and
EX-Confcdcrate Soldiers.
Lexington, Mo, April q, 1884.

At the celebration of Grrmnn dav
last Friday, he was the orator of the
day nj Scdalia. His contributions TO
German literature, especially in poetry
are splendid productions. All his life
Mr.. lIacrlc has been II success as Il
money maker, but has been liberal,
his greatest care seeming 4" be the
ample provision for his family aud cs-
Establishment of each in successful bust
ness life. lie is not cnncritod, but
takes the compliments of his fellow
men with becoming modesty, and
contributes his money and talent for
the good of mankind without II muir
muir. He is regarded here rs II Of
our most valuable citizens.
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CHAS. w. LOOMS.

LIE drug store of Charles w. Loom
is, on Franklin avenue, is among
the popular enterprises of the place.
Besides II full stock of drugs and no.
tons that 90 to make the store com
plete, he has II large line of books,
especially school books and school
suppIies,-paints, oil, glass, etc. Pre-
scrptions accurately filled by Mr..
Loomis, who is n graduate in pharma-
cv. Mr.. LoomiS is II of u leading,
successful citizens, having been raised
here, and for twelve years in the bust
ness as nj present. He is secretary of
the city building and loan association,
i'm which he takes II commendablc in
trrpSt.
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GRIMES &


NE of the most extensive retail lew
= clry houses west of the Mississippi
river is that of Mcssrs. Grimes IL Ven
able, this city, whose store with its
large stock of watches, clocks, dia-
mondS, silver and plated ware, table
and pocket cutlery, etc, presents IL
most attractive display. They also
carry Il large stock of spcrtaclcs, gold
pens, plush goods, toilet sets, solid sill
yer spoons, the only display of opera
glasses, II stock of the best sewing
machines and make Especial feature of
their repairing department. This house
has gained Il wonderfully favorable
reputation ut home and abroad for
their high class of goods and work, and
upon this reputation their order de
partmcnt through the mails from all
sections is quite extensive. their store
being recognized rs the place for fine
birthday, holiday or wedding presents.
This business WAS established by the
senior member of the firm, MIR. G. o.
Grimcs,i in 1851, and the partnership of
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UTr BROTHERS.

NIESSRS. UT BROTHERS, who Tor
~ so long have been engaged in a
high class of artistic painting, are
making extensive preparations to go
still higher in the art AMI add painting
of theatrical scenery, to which, and
first class sign work, they will give
their exclusive attention. This firm is
composed of ingenious gentlemen. They
are working on two patentswhich fhey
believe will lead to much success. 1t
would do no harm if we had n few
more enterprising firms like this in our
midst.
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HE book, stationery and notion
store of Mr.. T.. C.. LOOmis, on
Main street, has been in successful
operation for the past six years, and
is a fayorite trading place for those de
string books, stationery, art goods,
such as paints, decorations, crayon
work, oil painting, picture frames, etc.
This house also carries n nice line of
wall paper, holiday goods, toys, and
furnishes sheet music TO order. Mr..
LOOMS and his assistants take pleasure
in showing goods and all articles are
placed at the lowest price. The stock
throughout is kept full and complete
and customers have no trouble in select
ing just what they want in the lines
represented there. Mr.. Loomis is re-
cciving II steady ~rcmuncrative patron
age for his enterprise.
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BANK.

T'IIE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
L BANK was authorized TO begin bus
mess in this city in 1873, with n paid
mp capital of $50, with Mr.. S. G.
Wentworth and VIM. Morrison, after
whom the bank was named, heavy
stockholders, and president and cash
Ter respectively, which positions they
have held continuously since its organ
IZation. This bank has done Il proiita-
BILE business from the start. There are
about twenty-five stockholders, all
representative gentlemen and substan-
tial citizens. This fact accounts in a
great measure for the high degree of
confidence telt by the public, and
coupled with the sterling business
qualities of Mcssrs. Morrison and
Wentworth in whose hands the direct
management rests, no wonder this
bank is considered as solid rs adamant.
An idea of its popularity and business
may be cleaned from the fact that its
capital and deposits to-day amount 10
over $500, 900. II deserves the record
il has made among the leading linan-
cial institutions of the entire west.
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JOHN wELBoRN.

n S an attorney at law no young mar
~ ranks higher in this county than
Mr.. John Welborn, who was admitted
to practice in 1879, since which time
he has gradually gained in reputation
and success. He studies the interests
of his clients closely, and being a hard
student of his profession makes appro-
pirate and advantageous applications
of the law, hence his success and popu-
larity. Mr.. Welborn is n native OF La
fayette county. During his residence
in Lexington he was city recorder eight
years and mayor one term. He stands
high socially and professionally and
has by no means reached the ultima
tum to which his bright genius and
ambition entitle him.
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LION. ROBERT A. IIICKLIN was
u born and principally raised on the
old Ilicklin homestead, near this city.
His father, James Hicklin, and uncle,
Gillead Rufe, came to this section in
1915, from East Tennessee, and began
the first white settlement.
This land, amounting to some 1900
acres, is stIl! owned by Robert A. and
TWO brothers, having remained in the
Hicklin family for 76 years. While
always taking much pride IN the opera
tons, freedom, independence and health
of rural work, Roberts attention was
early directed TO study. As II result,
he graduated in the law and other de-
partmcnts of the State University and
was admitted TO practice at the Lex
ington bar IN 1873. He has ALWAYS
manifested n desire to excel in his pro-
fession, been Il hard student, and with
well rounded physical and mental
powers, and determination, he has at
tanned enviable notoriety as Il LAWYER
and politician throughout the state.
His life as Il public officer began with a
term rs city attorney of Lexington.
He was appointed public administrator
of this county by Governor Crittenden,
represented Lafayette two terms IN the
state assembly, the 34th and 35th as
semblics, and was made II member of
the democratic state central committee
in 1890. The attention to his farming
interests and growing law practice
forced him TO retire from politics at
least temporarily, but the law firm of
lIicklin q Wclborn is probably doing
the most extensive practice of any firm
in the county, especially in criminal
cases.
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good live condition from distant places
and the higher price paid for such.
Many flattering testimonials have
been received by the firm from their
patrons in this and other counties and
states in praise of the iirst-class stock
received and the fine condition it ar
rived in, due To careful handling and
packing, and in consequence their orders
are rapidly increasing each year. The
firm personally supcrviSes all details of
the business, hence their deserved
success.
Mr.. Henry Wiligman is their au-
thorizcd agent for Lafayette and adj
joining counties,
Ed johnson is agent for Richmond
and vicinity and j. b. HoIton is agent
for the central and northern part of
RNy and also adjoining counties. All
reliable men.
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THESE gentlemen compose one of
l the best known, ablest and most
successful law firms in our city, always
noted for its excellent lawyers. Judge
VIM. Walker, senior member, came To
Lexington in 1861 from Illinois, of
which state he is Il native, and from
the first he enjoyed a large and rcnu-
lucrative practice. In 1870 he was ap-
pointed by Gov. Fletcher Judge of the
court of common pleas: was elected
without opposition in 1872, and held
the Office until lis abolition by the leg
i~Slalure in 1873. L. G.. PhetZing, the
Junior member, was admitted To the
bar in 1880. He is the only German
lawyer IN the county, and Is at present
civ attorney, To which place he was
elected in 1870. He is IN cntcrpriSing.
affahIc gentleman, well posted in the
tcchnicalitirs of his profession, success
full in the management of his eases.
and is nj present chairman of the re-
publican county committee.
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Gals, newspapers and current literature.
II" handles cigars, toharcoS, candies
and fruits. Mr.. Studdard is agent for
tn" NI"an-Dupl"yan system of short
hand, said 60 be the easiest and best.
1t can be taught by mail. For imforma-
call at the p~"Sl"iicr and consult Mr..
%Studdard,
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BAPTIST FEMALE COLLEGE.
VAUGHAN & McCLELLAND.

HHE grocery house of Vaughan Il Nc
Clelland is doing its full share of the
business in that line. They carry full
lines of glassware, queensware, etc, but
their stock OF lamps of every description
is the largest in the county and they are
making a specially of their sale. The
completeness of their stock and lowest
prices, combined with the personal es-
TEEN in which both gentlemen of this
firm ape held, insures them a substantial
patronage. The firm is composed of e.
B.. Vaughan and M B. McClelland, the
former has been here for the past IL years,
and the latter almost raised in Lexington.
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M. GRAFT q SONS.

TIE clothing house of NJ. Gratz &
Sons was established in this city
thirty-live years ago. That it has been
successfully operated is attested by the
large stock of clothing and gents fur
nishings contained in the store nj
present. NJ. Gratz, senior member of
the firm, is now in Cincinnati, and the
two sons, Isaac and Louis, have charge
of the business. Mr.. Butler William
son, Il much valued salesman, has been
with this house seventeen years.
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DAVID L..

NAVID L. HACKER is one of the well
known restaurant men and bakers of
this city. His specialties include all arti-
cles in the line of bakers supplies, and
his is known as an ice cream and oyster
depot, where both delicacies are served in
the most elegant styles known. His
stock of CONNECTIONS is unusually fine,
and for birthday or wedding occasions his
services in the line of fancy work are con
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JUDGE WIN. YOUNG

HE present Probate Judge of Lafay-
cite county. He vas born Srptcm-
ber, 10, 1912, in this city. Was raised
on Il farm. Entered the Confederate
army in 1861, n private in Elcdsoc's
battery. Was severely wounded nj
Wilson's creek. Studied law and was
admitted to practice in 1868. Elected
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THE LEXINGTON SAVINGS BANK.
THIS old and solid institution is one
L of the best known, soundcst and
most reliable banking houses not only
in Missouri, but in the entire west. Ii
was organized in 1870, with a capital
stock of $4,000, and from the first
day its doors were opened has trans
acted a profitable and growing bust
ness. 1t has twenty-five stockholders,
comprising some of our best known,
most reliable and enterprising business
men. Its president, John w. Wad-
dell, is well known as Il safe, conserva-
tive official, Il man of ample means,
thorough going and progressive; he
and DIR. Moses Chapman, cashier,
known and admired by all our people,
have been connected with the bank
since its organization. Mr.. G.. A.
kriehn, Il well known and respected
citizen, is the vice-presidcnt, and Hon.
III. G. Wallace, one of the most promi-
nent lawyers of this state, is the attor-
ney. The Lexington Savings Bank is
known, a a synonym for all that is
safe, conservative and progressive in
finance everywhere.
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MR.. ID. RISSELL'S buggy factory is
W an important interest among our
productive industries. establishments
of this nature that gives employment TO
hands are what we want to encourage.
This factory was established here in
1919 by j. \. Russell, brother of the
present proprietor, and is one of the
oldest carriage factories in upper Mis-
souri,. 1t has been conducted by ID.
Russell since 1852, who during all that
tim has prided himself on the high
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est firm of any kind in the county.
Aside from their business popularity,
both gentlemen are classed among our
leading, prominent citizens. Mr.. Grimes
is Il member of the directory of the
Baptist Female college, in which in
stitution he takes much pride. Mr..
Venable is noted for his commendable
work towards placing our public
schools upon their present high and
prosperous plane. Both are clever and
courteous, commanding the respect
and confidence of all who know them.
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r. A EHTNN

N the boot and shoe line, Mr.. Chinn f.
: one of our most prominent business
men. He has been engaged in that line
for fifteen years, and is n Of the oidests
and most experienced shoe men in the
county. He formerly clerked for Davis q
Allstadt, for a number of years, and thus
gained a practical experience which en-
ables him to understand his business in
all its branches. He carries n full and
very superior stock of all goods and makes
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THE FE.

MR.. JOHN KAUFMAN, of the Santa
w Fe railroad and Wells Fargo Ex-
press company, states that the business
of his companies is gaining. As an
old citizen of Lexington he is pleased
with the additional facilities of our
town as represented by him. Tickets
to all points and direct connections
east and west wei the Santa Fc furnish
our commercial men advantages that
cannot fail to meet with appreciation
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j. j.. KING.

uHEWS HEADQUARTERS" is the
y sign in front of j. ID. Kings con-
%lcctiomery and news stand ON Main
street. Mir. King keeps a nice line of
confectionery, tobacco and cigars, and
his news stand contains the latest news
papers and most popular novels and
temperance drinks and II fine lunch
counter, he is making Especial feature.
He is well equipped in all lines for
conducting the business.