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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
Ned Cheadie.

The business vsta oiished by Mr.. Ned
CheHdie is far-reaculng in its proper
lions, ana IL Is only toO bad tnat Guth-
ne uues not possess about ten Lhous and
Ned LhraIles', for this reason he goes
about business proposition IN Uusl-
uess way. lie began the manufacture
Of soda pop aud otner carounated
waters; he saw they must be made
pure aud up TO high standard in order
hat physicians recommend them. To
tnls end, he dug mammoth wei. pro-
ylded IT with filters. then ia addi idon
put ia an expensive Hyatt filter. The
result has been that physicians in ln-
dian Territory, Texas, Kans as aud kiis'
souri, have prescribed these waters as
the purest known. So much for hon
esty and integrity. In the manufac-
ure none but he purest extracts and
fruit juices are used MIR Cheadle says
he hopes his com petitors will do the
same for theu tne value OF these waters
would become more Appreciable. He
mas manu- featured during the year 1895.
ncludiug all carbonated beverages 25, !
800 cases, amounting to sl4 $50
Weighed and shipped from the cotton.
yard $500 bales Of cotton and 500 tons
Of cotton seed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

CONGRESSMAN FLYNN is being men
toned tor every job on the calendar
Mr.. Flynn should be careful tie is
liable TO encounter a severe case Of
,old faat
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

The fungus growth Uncle Abe Seav
carrie around on his voice for several
years has been leased to Sam Murphy.
Sam has just returned from Arkansaw
where he conferred with one p Clay
ton. but he absolutely refuses to
"eougn up" phlegm OF intelligence.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
FarquharsOn & Morris.

The New York Hardware Co. has been
In business here since 1872. The prOprie-
TORS are FarquharsOn & Morris. They
carry a stock of 1900 and doa consid-
cradle iOUbing business Within a radius
uI 100 miles. which is covered b a travel
ing salesman Their business annually
.,tuounfe IN GTE Ol1
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

OKLAHOMA waltzed smilingly to the
front at the Ft Smith deep water con-
venton. c, NJ. Barnes OF this city was
made temporary chairman OF the con-
vention and Mayor Jones, OF Oklahoma
Cit permanent Chairman.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

IL Spain cannot d gnify her conflict
with the insurgents by calling 1t war,
what name could be given to a clash
at arms between this country and the
boy kings subj actsP
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

are universally p1pular aud pleasant
20 trade With, making everyone feel at
ho ne in theirs store, Mr.. Mo-ler the head
pushrr for the 6rm on the q 1Or aud
he quill pusher of the advertising de-
partnent, is an abnormal ex oonsnt OF
energetic capab lity Through his
genius. exhibited in the columns Of the
local press the people OF this enti'e e
section have become acquainted with
the Cyclone, and they come from near
and from far TO prove the claims that
Mosler makes. He is persistent ad-
vertiser and the people Save learned to
look tor the Cyclone ad for II has
saved them mtny dollars Every day
sees this popular store crowded with
purchaser ers laying in Christmas pres
ents ~ all kinds from thousand dollar
diamonds down TO silk garters with
oxidizsd silver buckles The fnest
line of diamonds ever brought TO the
territory have been put In especially
for the Christmas trade aud auy one
who cannot select a present out OF the
"Cyclone" is hard 20 please
+. B. Lille Il Co.
One of the fret settlers ia Guthrie
was Mr. r. Is. Lille, whose popular
drug store at the northwest corner OF
Fret aud Harrison, has long been
a credit TO the city. Mr.. Ltnle hrst
began business on the west side In a
tent. lie now owns a splendid sto *
invoicing Sl2, 900. The stock is well
arranged and Is OF such character as
one would expect to fiud IN first class
New York store. II comprises full
iue of pure drugs and chemicals, soaps.
perfumes. toilet articles, brushes, COS
metcs, fancy goods, books, stationery,
and school supplies, mineral waters,
sick room pecessaries aud sdrgical ap'
pliances, trusses, aud orders are taken
for deformity crutches; also paints,
Dils, vArnishes, kaisomine, brushes and
both house aud carriage painters sup.
plies are hand Ell in quantities tntl
an be sold TO the outside trade at joo-
otrs prices They also carry a heavy
took of the latest designs ia wall pa
per- room mou ldings anu choice bric d
orac, much of which are perfect works
OF art In bronze ana in brass. The
,oek Of holiday goods is beau itul
| The person who cou d not be suited
mere is fastldious indeed. All sorts oi
cooks from tue pens OF ancient ano
modern writers, gems of art in che
way Of csndelabra. statuary, mirrors
suiid brass and bronze frames, anC
| heu whole world of toys and trim
kets, doll ba abies, miniature carriages
| uouses, stoves, and a thousand otue
| novelties that go to make ] you
| Christmas tide for the little darling
whom Santa Claus loves to visit Tue
| bnere is a fne lot of coilar and cuf
boxes, smoKtng sets, Japanese novel
t es, sloums aud beautifully boun'
Iibles for the ole folks at home
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
MAcro and tn Dngley oi ! are dead

THE report being iudustriously cir
culated that Bill Walker has been
called to Canton by Major Mckinley is
untrue. Bill simply has been called
douyn
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
Leyy's Bee Hive.

This popular clothing store VIZ
started by Mr. l. Levy, It's present pr,
prietor, in 1890 Since then his trac
mas constantly been on the increas,
tie carries the finest stock Of hie
grade clothing in the rity. as welt 4
the cheaper goods adapted 10 ever
day wear. Mr. Levy is accommodatiu
20 the trade and an enterprising CIT
zen. No purchaser of Christmas pre-
ents should fail to-examine the ID
new stock Of clothing, neckwear. ha 4
caps, furs, handkerchiefs and oth(
goods and novelties in stock adapte
10 presents at this time,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
"The Cyclone"

One Of the latest drawing cards for
trade outside OF Guthne ana Logan
.ounty is Case e. MoOre's "CyclOue' a.
iU3 Okiehoma avenne The work OF
.hese gentlemen p owes tnat then
uame Is well chosen, for never in rnv
uistory of the city had ruling prices
been struck by such veritabe cy-
clone Messrs Case a. Moore have 3
uum Der OF Establishments ia the pro
gressive cities Of the southwes The
vast amount of goods they handle g.
their various retail establish hments en-
,bles them To buy immrn,e invoices
direct from the manufac cturers a.
prices unknown to the small retailer
One experienced man does nothing else
but buy goods aud keep constantly in
tou h with the manufacturer in the
various lines OF goods handled, Mr.
T. G. Moore the resident mem Der OF
the drm. is conservative business
nan 81 wide experience and he intenos
making hi, hou-e, IN the home Of S
residence, one of he largest, N not the
la gest, of ali their establish ments
Ths army OF clerks employed by the
"Cyclone" are all from Guthrie and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

these sixteen aeres was reahz-d the
net sun OF s OIL s3 TIE merchants
here say cotton is king" but II you
examine the above figures you viii see
that wheat yielded a larger profit. ana
that, too, after paying for ell labor."
Mr. Hag further said: "~ay for ne
that | have on my farm twelve acres
of as hne II falfa as ever grew IN Kan
sas or lolorado, aud two acres Of as lux
uriant blue grass as grows In Kentucky
or Missouri, and this grass gets only
the waler that heaven senhs.n
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
TOntz & Airschi

The large hardwa and implement
business conducted by this hrm has
neen estAbnshed since the opening OF
his territory. rhey own their owD
-pacious two story building, located al
ll3 Harrison avenue, which Is 50Xi4u
feet. The store.room is admirably
arranged for the display OF the large
stock carried. This comprises stoves.
anges, butlders' and shelf hardware
arDruters' and mechanics tools
pocket and table CUTLERY, bird cages
nd implements Among the speci A.
lies Is the celebrated b ack Jack Ok
the finest CUTLERY Of its Kind in III,
world. Their upper story is stored
attn farm implements OF all kinds, in
Guiding the George w Brown 81 Co.
manufacture, the Morrison Gu tivato-s
the Deering mowers and binders, New
Departure cult vators, the j. !. Case
tnd Advance threshers and the Capita
Sagon They have a hne line OF
solid Comfort sulkeys and the Oliver
walking and riding plows Barb wire
is bought by the carload and sold a.
the love living rates In the rear of
his spacious establishment is a tn
mop where all kinds OF work in this
line is turned out on the shOrtss no
ice All the latest novelties in ths
1ard ware line is to be found here, anc
the straightforward manner in which
the business is conducted is a credit e
4nV community
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
THRIFT OF LOGAN COUNTY.
RESUME OF THE COMMERCIAL
INTERESTS OF GUTHRIE.
ENTEBPRISlEG TRADES PEOPLE

And what They Have Done and Are Now
Doing for the city. County aud Terri
torv-Ad dditionai Particulars Per
tainipg 10 our Cotton lnterssis
How Okiahoma Has Grown
and Prospered Ducing
the Past Year
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
NJ. A. Clark.

Mr. Clark began business here In
1899, and named his present large es-
tabllshment "fhe Wtlcomo Grocery. %
rhrn he had only capital stock Of
S465, and IL now reaches the figure Of
5000 lie has made this by fair am
honest dealing. His place oceupie'
5Oxl42 feet and Is located on the south
west corner of Harrison and Division
streets Here is TO be found ine line
of staple and fan " groceries, incluo-
ing the best braud, OF choice teas
coffees spices an canned goods 70 be
found in any marKet HIS she Ives are
packed with the best grades of que-ns-
ware, including all sorts Of glass ware,
both common and fancy He has D
la ge stock of lamps and dainty tea
sets Of gilded aud hand painted china
All kinds OF Christmas goods, such a.
are 10 be found 10 any city, are for sa e
mere. When IL comes 10 heavy grocer
les he is second 10 none, The fine
grade of -four he sells aud on which
pe has an immense trade comes direc
from the m,ls at Newton, Kan The
u ) brand is b s speciality iu this
line. as it is made ouly OF norther0
bard wheat Tropica and domestic
fruits are always 70 be found here and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
William T Kimberly. NJ. d.

Few men in any country have risen
20 greater heights in their profession
han Doctor Kimberly who is con-
venientiv located at ii9 North First
street be l. graduate Of the Cieve-
land Hosp pital College. of Cleveland
Ohio. also OF the Wooster Medical Col
iege of the same city Doctor Kim
herly is by nature a reformer he b.
lieves II Is right to discard the old med
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
NJ. l.. English.

This gentleman represents the Okla
homa City nursery He is the genera
agent for Logan county The delivery
Of the vast amount of fruit trees which
ne sells is made IN the spring aud fall
de is usually TO be found at 206 Okla
noma avenue. MIR. English is pleas
ant gentleman who Is well known 70
mis- honest methods of fair dealing
What he represents in fruit trees
true to the letter. Here are his sale
IN Logan county for the past season
No better recommendation for MI
English or the nursery he represent
.outd be asked:
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
T. \. HOnghtOn.

The Houghton- Douglas Ginning Co..
located on the corner of Sixth street ana
Noble avenue, West Guthrie, have Que o.
the largest ginning plans in the city, o.
the Eagle system. Capacity twenty nve
bales IN ten hours run. Their main
building Is j0XlOO fee with boiler and
engine mouse attached. They have al,
yhe modern i'm yrovements for handling
cotton. Tney have ginne0 up TO the pres
enL date over eleven hundred bales
This company IS also putting ia mill for
gr.ndins com and all kinds OF feed and
meal, which viii be in operation by tue
lrst OF January.
Mr. i. e Huugbton Is also proprietor
of the largest general merchandise stOrt
fn the rrito y. Tue farmer ing TO his
store can purcnase almost every rything he
nee0s without going lrCm under hl> ROOF.
Ikis house was esUab ished In lss9, Mr..
HOuKhton coming into Guthrie on tht
memorable POI day of April, and held
dOwl LOT where ne Is nov dong busl.
ness, ON the corner OF Sixth street aud
Noble avenue, West Gurhrie. 1 his stOI,
nas had wonderful success, starting with
a very small capital aud eniarglng 10 its
now mammoth size. The name of r. h
HOughton IS 4own all over the territory
ana ni3 store draws trade for radius OI
-eVeuIV- Ii We miles
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
S155.O0O ror Baled Cot on.

AT an average price of about tll5.5O per car
The above statistics cover the grain aud
cotton departments OF the business. The
iObbng department shows "A large and
emineutly satisfactory increase la the vol
lme of lts business over past years, and
piesent indicatiOus.ar that they willtur-
ther increase all through ths winter
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

Every body In Guthrie knows hone
Charley Cole, knows the work he do
is honest aud at low, honest pricI
tie does not need TO advertise, for ND
OF the time be has more than he cl
do. Yet we will state for him whl
he has modestly placed upon a lid
card. II Is truthful; Genuine asphl
tum fire aod waterproof iron
paint IS the cheapest sas sIae.-Q q 81 - 4
Tor shlngle and metallic roofs Mall
shingles smooth like slate; oils N
pores and cracks and keeps them fr
turning up. Old roofs repaired I'd
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
Guthrie National Bank.

Mr.. !. W. McNeal. president Of the
Guthrie National bank kindly furnished
the folio ing statement. uada 10 the
comptroller OF the currency at the close
OF business on the sixth day Of October,
1916:
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

to the farmer purchasing winter sup
pies, no house can be better recon
mended
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

am the modern methods and appliances
(some OF which are not In any other once IN
the Territory, ana viii do you better work
Tor less mnnaY and give lellrr satls Ilr.Lnn
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

rHK DAILY LEADER accepts sdvertis-
tne with the distinct and positive guar
sntre that " has double the psio
circulation OF any newspaper published u
Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

The grocery estaolishmtn Of George
: Hopkins, corner Seco d and Villas
streets, Is enc ~ the we'll patron zsd
houses OF Guthrie. Mr. Hopkins has
been in business since the opening,
aud by fair and honest dealing and
close spp ication TO business and fair
methods has established a large trade
tie keeps well selected stock Of
staple aud fancy groceries, oil kinds
OF canned goods, table delicacies -four
sugar coffee, teas aod every hing usu
ally kept in a first class grocery Al
ucod- sold are promptly delivered and
Mr. Hopkins invites visit from those
who desire goods ~ low prices.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
The Best is Good Enough.

This Sign adUrus the trout of Reaves
Bros. place OF business on the corner
Of Second and Harrison avenue. The
ign itself Is dn expression OF honesty
AID fair dealing. The Reaves Bros.
are among the solid and substautia
fixtures Of Guthrie and since their
residence here beginning at tue open
Jug, they have made many warm per
,onal friends OF all classes Their
sample room Is well supplied with
,hoice wines, quors, brsndies aud i'm
ported domestic cigars. The re-
sort is well and orderly kept, and 1t l.
he aim OF these gentlemen TO gain
aud retain the best class of patronage
silver Dick Reav,s is the pleasapt cog
nomcn the friends Of the junior mem
Der OF the firm love To style Dick
for he has been the ardent supporter
Of reform muveroents 10 this territory.
ana has headed silver club that was
.cm posed Of over one thousand mem-
bers duriug the last campaign. tie l.
man OF sterling worth whose in
tiuences extend throughout our young
srrritory This place of business is
Kept open day aud night for the con-
enience of patrons. Silver Dick IL
he proprietor of foe farm adj icen'
Gu hrie, and bs he is a single man we
woui d advise some marriagea Ole young
lady 10 prooose 10 hun before the ex-
oiration of this leap year
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
The CnYle Mercantile Co.

7 OUTS NtIy kTUTN,
CAPITOL NATIONAL BANK.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
The Same Old Moses,

A saloon that has long since made
its way into popular favor IS that OF
Moses Weinbrrg1r at 2l1 Harrison ave
nue.. Tue business was started soon
after the opening aud occupies 25Xl0O
feet The place is andsDmely htted
with walnut fixtures aud plate glass
mirrors and the whole presents com
Portable aud invitiog appearance. He
pleasantly says he will sell the best
brands Of liquors, pure wines. finest
brandies at reduced prices for the holi-
day time; free delivery, call no phone
No 9. He sells "a bottles OF the best
Budwtiser special beer at 81 This is
especially adapted 10 family use and a
needed article for Christmas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

Chronic constipation is a painful,
dlsnnraanh and llfa-shnrlonlnrr dIAa
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

THE LEADER Bindery is one Of the besi
institutions Of the kind In the West and Il
daily turning out large quantities OF WORK.
Seud in your orders fOr binding and blanl
books and they will be PROMPTLY attended
~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

when man Is able 10 continue SAlg
ike this year after year, as Mr.. Eul
iish has done, we must grant that I
and the Oklahoma City nursery are,
-urpeas
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
Nix, Halsell & Co.

No account of the various lines Of
Industry would be complete without
MENTION of the extensive wholesale
house OF Nix Halseil and Co, whole
sale dea ers in staple and fancy gro
'eries They occupy spacious ground
Il ior and basement i5Ox200 feet, be-
,ides various warehouses throughout
the territory Here they keep a heavy
and choice line OF all articles kept in
6rst class wholesale grocery house
The stock carried i one Of The largest
netween Kansas Citg and GslVestnn.
The capital stock is over Sl0O 900.
rhev employ 81 attaches aud six trav
cling men aod their trade extends all
over the territory and into Texas Mr..
r. j. Touhv T. the head broker while
Messrs Il. d Nix. O d. Halsell and
W A Frazier comprise the firm. They
are all lstraighiforward, honorable busi-
ness men and treat customers with
every possible courtesy. The lowest
Drices prevail
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18
John Massey.

One Of the most inviting establish
ments in this city is that OF John Ma,
sey, dealer in staple and fancy grocer
les. fruits and provisions, whose capa-
ious store is conveniently located ear
he corner of Second street and Harri
son avenue The stock of staple and
fancy groceries is very large. A
specially is made Of East India aud
J pan teas, a so Java aud Mo;ha cof-
fees, table delicacies and Injuries, auo
,ll the favorite brands Of family Il )or.
In canned goods he carries an un-
usually large line, only those put up
oy the most rel able firms, and the
orices which rule throughout are the
very lowest in the city. Here Is alsr
TO be fonnd a heavy stock OF queens
ware and glassware, all OF which j.
,ffered to the trade at prices that defy
ompetition Since Mr. Massey went
uto business he has built mp .
farmers' trade that is second 10 none
IN the city. He handles all kinds OF
farm produce. aud when one once
ne Ones his customer he is al lways bis
.ustomer. for the very reason OF hi
-q1itable methods aud fair dealings.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-18

Above products alone show
The National tribune., 1896-04-23
EDITORS CHAT.
TUE HARRISON GORDON FLAG.


Harrison Gordon. Stevensburr, Va, who Is
the custodian of the school flag, sent down by
tho Ioval Home Workers for the schooi al
Steyensburg. one OF the first raised over IT.
pinia schoolhonse has been rewarded win
flag of his own, which he proposes TO use 81 'he
head OF = marching company OF school boys.
In ack Acknowledgement of the flag he gives some
interesting notes concerning the closing eA-
ercises OF the school, writing as follows:
al received the by flag, which is a beauty.
am very thankful to you and the l"h'M' Ior
ii. aud ] will keep it waving in the cause OF
LOYALTY and Union.
AT our school commencement we hau the
school flag nicely draped over the rostrnm ana
hechildren sang patriotic songs, such as ne
Red. White and Blue, and America. re-
cited. We Have Drunk from the Same AAii-
teen" and also delivered the address OF wei
come. one verse of which was as follows:
Under our flag with its stars and stripes
That over our school has hutiered so gay,
We will try to please you ms wen as we cam
SO we heartily welcome you here To-Day.
"There was large attendance of spectators
who were all pleased, the flag being new
addition: it is considered the proper thing,
aud our Culpeper payer gave it a favorable no
fice. hone that this first step may lead TO
flags being furnished TO ali the schools by The
State. for they are needed badly"
The National tribune., 1896-04-23
no. 2360-sERIAL cHARADE.

(The Triumph Of Lore-IH At Honor's HaH)
Uoi onward onward TO Honors Hail
Comes a motley. crowding student throng-
Hurrying. hurryiug-one and NIL
With laugh nnd Jest rs they move along.
Into tie IInIi--in their seats they sit
The scholar dull aud the scholar keen
By n thousand lamps the place il lit
By two thousand eyes the lights are scent
Why come the students and who the Oae
Whom they honor, praise or, jealous. blighf
All they come TO hear the old Niles Son!
The Sage his wisdom will show tonight
Eagerly watched Is the my site stage.
The Sage's f,me is THE TOTAL land.
To hear his lectures Is all the rnge-
His learning is wonderful aud grand!
Look FINE on the platform stands lie still;
List to the muItitudes deafeninG cheer
While PRIME each goes an electric thrill
At the sight of this surprising peeri
He speaks-but he notes their stupid stares-
His thoughts to them are ocean deep
Perehance al some odd time, uHawares,
Slight rays to their brains embryon creep.
lie ends Such applause he'll ne'er forget;
But euvious ones from the bottom rung.
Nervous, uneasy. they fume and fret
AZ tonight they hear his praises sungl
Query his methods, but jus. the same
lie answers ever in that mild voice
No matter the person, time or claim
This simple sentence-"1t was my choice!"
-LOcUsT. Allegheny, Pa.