Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21

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flow is sufficient for a city of $4,000
people, and it has not changed per-
ceptibly since the springs discovery,a
third OF a century ago, so that it may
be considered that there will never be
a diminution of this exceedingly val
liable adj iunct to the city's material
possessions.
HODGE BROS.
Hodge Bros. is the oldest hardware
firm in Dickinson county and as deal
ers in hardware, stoves, tinware,
pumps, windmills, farm implements
and machinery are among the most
extensive. Their large sales rooms
are crowded with goods usually kept
in firstclass establishments Of the
kind. Guns, ammunition, bicycle
sundries and many other articles too
numerous to mention are kept on
sale.
Their immense line of wagons,
buggies and carriages in their large
warerooms complete display that
have few equals in the state. The
present business was established in
1875 and through strict attention to
business and fair, courteous treatment
they have always been prosperous and
popular. A tin shop and pump de-
partment forms necessary adjunct
to the present business. Sheet metal
work is done by skillful and expert
enced workmen. Metal roofing is
made speciality and the greater per
cent of creamery cans used in this
and adjoining counties are made by
this firm. Those who keep large
variety of the best goods and deal
most literally with the public usually
win confidence and patronage. This
Hodge Bros. have done, and the salts
faction given the public in goods and
prices is manifested by the present
liberal patronage, Much more might
be said of this popular firm but fur
ther mention would seem superfluous.
j. L. BREWER
is owner of one of the most extensive
stores in central Kansas. His stock
of dry goods, dress novelties, yarns
hannels and woolens are certainly a
splendid assortment and a most COM
plete stock, and for variety the most
fastidious tastes maybe pleased. His
stock of staple and fancy groceries
are the best that can be procured. A
special line of Java and Mocha coflees
is always on hand. Mr.. Brewer also
loes a wholesale business in eggs,
md has shipped since January /,
1897, sixty-seven carloads, represent
ng nearly one million dozens of eggs.
This is an industry worthy of men
ion. Country produce is bought. A
arge stock of flour, provisions, meats,
,tc., may always be found in this es-
,ablishment. Mr.. Brewer has been a
'esident of Abilene for twenty years
md has been connected with the mer-
,antile interests almost all of that
ime, and two years ago succeeded to
he present business. A constantly
Increasing patronage and past good
rade assures the public Of courteous
md honorable treatment. Those vis-
ting this city would do well to ex-
mine his stock.
HE uPsHAw FURNITURE AND CARPET
COMPANY.
The name of Mr.. +. NJ. Upshaw is
anonymous with progressive mer-
in Abilene. Mr.. Upshaw
established the business in 1877 and
n May, 1897, incorporated under the
PRESENT title. This large stock Of fur
iture and carpets occupies two floors
i splendid double building and pre-
ents display Of bargains that would
empt the most fastidious admirer Of
ouse furnishings. To enumerate
he various articles in this magnif-