The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1895-06-14
FORD, LEASE & co.

ciai street 10 the northern portion of
the city, and is the same occupied by
the firm OF Britain & Ford IN 1869, and
the resources and trade Of this house
have more than kept pace with the
growth OF the city, as is shown by visit
to this popular trade center. 10 each
aud eyery department the stock is full
and complete, selected with great care
by Jimmie" Lease who has charge Of
the business, with an express view to
the requirements Of all classes OF city
and country trade. He is good citizen
and business man OF tine ability; We are
thus pleased To refer to Mr.. Lease in
this issue.
NJ. V. Il. CASS,
The general blacksmith, has his shop
ON the main thoroushfare that unites
the two cities -Oregoa and Forest City.
where he ,ines a general blacksmithing
business. He has been engaged IN the
business for years, where, by close at
tent,on To business and first class work
he has iAsr,ted Il desirable trade, which
is constantly growing. While Martin
Van'uren e.. does anything and every
thing in the blacksmithing line. he
makes specially Of Understanding, and
the finest workmer in the county lie
owns good home in that city, has
well QUILTED shop, where he is prepared
to do anything in his line on short notice,
and in first class manner.
DAN NJ. MARTIN.
Mr.. Martin has been many years es
tablished, and is recognized as a pract-
cal manufacturer OF fine harness and
saddlery, and an extensive dealer in
horse clothing, whips, blankets, wagons,
carriages. etc. He is noted AS a manu-
facturer Of the finest hand made work
aud possesses wide experience and
every facility for the prompt filling Of all
orders. This establishment, Is in charge
Of Mr.. Ham. Boyd, practical harness
maker and workman. who allows no
work TO leave the shop except it is per
feet in all particulars. and guarantees
each article sent out. He is building up
a large and profitable trade. and Ham is
popular with the public everywhere.
THE HOsTELRIEs.
The weary traveller when he nlights
from the railroad train or from the
motor cars, need not worry about being
fed properly. Our sister city at the
foot Of the hills has twoexcellent hotels.
The Atlantic in the south part Of town
kept by Robert Rickard. and the Mosier
in the north part. kept by ID. j. Hoover,
are among the very best in the state
for city the size Of Forest. Their
rooms. beds and accommodations are
first class. while their tables are up with
whatever the market affords.
+. p LYON
is blacksmith and n workman OF ac-
knowledged ability. and his trade is
rapidly extenIng. tie is careful work
man, giving his business every care and
thought that ia calculated To he Of
benefit To his large number OF patrons
and rebound to his permanent benefit.
He does not conduct his business on
the ''lve today only" plan. but believe
il. SD treating his customers that they
will return again, and again-Llve and
lot live IS his motto, and he adheres
strictly to it.
l.. T.. SENTNEy
ia one OF the leading general mercban-
disc firms Of Southern Holt county. MIR.
Sentney handles an immense stock Of
goods, and his trade extends for many
miles in every direction. He drawns a
large portion of his trade from the
fertile farms OF Lewis, and Forbes and
the business is transacted with the
skill and vine that brings success. The
stock handled is complete in every de-
tail, usually kept in general merchHn-
disc stere, and the business is run ac-
cordinR to system mapped out by Mr..
Sentney, and the uniform courtesy and
liberality which greets every customer,
has had a marked effect in increasing
his trade.
JOHN GLASS
is a native Forest Cityan; he came to
that town at a very early period OF his
got right down to business. and on leav-
ing the public schools, began his mer-
camille career by clerking 10 his fathers
stors, and by close attention to business,
and by reason Of his fathers health
failing, he has taken entire charge OF
the business. He handles full and
complete line Of general merchandise,
and his stock OF goods is kept up in
first class style. He is a natural store
keeper, and for this reason his store is
always rs neat rs Il pin. He 10 com
paniOnable young man, and is always
striving to please, and We know OF no
reason why he should not succeed.
JOHN LAMB
One Of the establishments in Forest
City claiming recognition. both on &C
count OF the business energy displayed
and the extent Of its business Operat.
tions, ia that conducted by John Lamb.
The name of John" has become a
household word ir that portion Of our
county. and popular one with all
classes, and he has by combined energy
and skill enlarged and extended his
business relations until he is now re-
gsrded as among the foremost dealers
Of southern Holt. HIS stock embraces
everything that is usually kept in a
general merchandise store, from fine
cambria needle to the very best and
latest designs in dress goods, boots and
shoes, etc. He il first class man that
always handles first class goods at the
very lowest prices.
JOHN FRANCE.
In this busy and enterprising little
city there is no more important brand
Of commercial industry than that rep.
resented by the retail drug trade, and
no more worthy exponent OF this neces
sary and highly useful profession than
Mr.. France, whose large and cOmmod
ious store is SO eligibly located for
business purposes.
Mr.. France occupies one Of the most
equipped drug stores in the
county, where special attention is given
to the accurate preparation OF physi
clans prescriptions, family recipes and
preparations Of every
As business man, Mr..
France reflects credit on his city. being
one OF Its progressive and wide awake
citizens and enterprising business men.
In this store will lie found the pOstoiiice,
over which presides his son, Jonn, Jr..
T.. NJ who is an efficient and careful
public servant.
q. r. LANDRY.
OF the many firms in this city engaged
in business, espe tally worthy OF men
ton in thus issue. there is none who Wa
take greater pleasure to mention than
our young friend Landry. He 10 en-.
gagged in handling general groceries and
keeps full line Of lunch goods, and is
prepared to feed the hungry from early
morn till the cock crows for morn. His
stock IS large aud its character all that
can be desired. always fresh and OF the
best brands in the market. Patrons
can always be assured Of the best and