Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
RETAIL IMPLEMENT DEALERS
Second Days Session Attracts Large
Number Of People.
llLEelrlMATe SHIPMENTS ARE STOPPED
Membership Greatly strengthened by
the Addition of Several Dealers
from western Iown-Scc-
rctnry's Report.


The second days session of the sixth
annual convention OF the Iowa and Nebraska
Retail Implement Dealers association at
tracted a large number yesterday. About $50
dealers and jobbers were present at the after
noon meeting which was one of the most
interesting in the history of the organiza-
tion. But the real business of the conven-
tion was accomplished at the executive ses-
sion to which none but retail dealers were
admitted. 1t seems that there have been a
number Of complaints registered by the re-
tailers against the jobbers for what they
term "illegitlmate" shipments. These are
made when the goods are shipped to the
famer direct or to some merchant not regu-
larly engaged in the implement business.
All these complaints we're satisfactorily ad-
Justed except one and this the officers of the
association thought would be adjusted. The
claims put In by the retailers into whose
territory the illegtimate shipments we're
made were paid by the offending jobbers.
Inc membership OF the association has
peen greatly strengthened by the addition
OF number of dealers from western Iowa.
Among the dealers in attendance are the
Following: Steren and Schultz, Kenesaw.
"A. ".
Adds, Lincoln; II. C. Adds Council Bluffs:
Mccarthy Bros, Thurman, Ia; Lane I'm
piement, Red Oak Ia; II. N. Bronson AL
DION, Neb.; Peterson & Schoening, Coun-
ell Bluffs; Pettinger & Antrim Cumber-
land, Ia; d. w, Bates, Nehawka, Neb.
a: t. Vadervart, Sioux City; Hansen Bros,
Wahoo. Neb.; Joseph Mates, Odebolt. la.
Joseph X: Schmidt. Verdigris, Neb.; w. f.
Grafton, Western, Neb.; Vandewalt & Co..
orange City, Ia: Gran Bros, Wymore, Neb
Gus Babson, Seward, Neb; Romans Bros,
iIenlson, Ia; Charles Shredder, Tekemah,
Neb.; Wulf Bros Blair, Neb.; w. L. Bat
TINS, Greenfield, Ia. James Peterson, Red
CLOUD, Neb.; T. NJ. Harvey, Omaha; August
Llbeley, Harrington. Neb.; c. o. Shum-
way Wakefield, Neb.; j. l.. Gilbert Cal
noun, Neb.; +. Spangler Scribner, Neb.; L.
Wachter, Herman, Neb.; b. +. Harrington,
oakland Neb.; j. A. Wachter, Pender, Neb
A. X Brown, Hawarden, Ia; w. II. Mer-
ing, Prescott, Ia; f. r. Whitaker, Lor-
ton, Neb,; w. l.. Nolen, Implement Age,
Philadelphia; l. A. Mcdowell, A. e. Gamble,
Steila, Neb; G. c. Dimmock. Newman
Grove Neb.; T. e. Hun, Oakland, Ia; G.
lin, Craig, Neb.; William Mattheson, Au-
burn Neb.; j. ]. Trompen, Lincoln; Newell
South. Humphrey Neb.; Hans Peters,
Gretna, Neb.; J. L. Smith. Villisca, Ia; j.
II: Petty, Elliot, Ia; Ficher and Haviland,
Elgin, Neb.; Spalti Bros, Oakland Ia; j.
Jansen, Neb.; Lee Johnson, Mead, Neb.;
]. e. Sonclair, Beresford. S. D.; ]. e.
Skaden, Malvern, Ia. Fred Echtencamp.
j. c. Blackburn Arlington, Neb.; Fred
Bennington, Neb; II. Koven, North Bend,
Neb; p. II. Bender, Humphreys, Neb.;
Elgin, Neb.; p. Pettinger, Wiota, Ia; VIII
liam McEnder, Minden, Ia; w. e. Brooks,
Elgin. Neb.; w. N. Dewhurst, A. w. Haw-
ley. e. Y. Hawley. Blanchard, Ia; H. C.
Rusch, Denigon. Ia; E. w. Rathke, Glen
wood, Ia; A. G. Kessler, Early, Ia; Will
liam Marvel, Gresham, Neb.
The early part Of the afternoon was de-
voted to the executive session, when the
claims against several OF the jobbers were
presented and adjusted This was followed
by the regular open session. which proved
decidedly interesting. w. II. Preston of
Sioux City, president of the National Asso-
ciation OF Credit Men, read a paper on the
subject, Practical Application of Credit
Principles Mr.. Prestons paper was fol-
lowed with much interest and he was en-
Enthusiastically applauded at its conclusion.
Secretary Mclaughlin OF Craig, Neb., fol-
lowed with an able discussion of the sub
ject, Mutual Insurance" He maintained
that by such plan a more economical
method Of protection could be obtained than
carrying policies in the regular line COM
panies. He called attention to the small
risk that was encountered in retail imple
ment houses, which ought to make the rate
low. He estimated that the amount expended
for insurance by the members OF the asso-
citation to be about $4,000. By a mutual
plan this, he thought, could be cut in two
and $27,000 saved.
Il. H. Merriam of David Bradley e. Co.
discussed the subject, Mutual Relations
Between Jobber and Dealer"
AT the morning session the reports of the
officers were presented. T. X. Whitaker,
president of the association, addressed the
meeting on the general outlook for the bust
ness Of 1897. He said that the interest shown
by such large attendance would result in
good to each member of the association ana
the trade in general Among the benefits
accomplished by the association he men
toned that the shipment Of goods direct from
the jobber and manufacturer had been
stopped. Previous TO the organization of
the association, he said, 1t was a common
thing TO have the shipments taken out of
the hands of the regular dealer but 1t now
was the exception and the jobber was forced
to see the right of the retail dealers claim.
Mr.. Whitaker thanked the wholesaler and
tho manufacturer for the interest they had
shown In all the questions relating to the
benefit of the retail dealer. This had been
done to such an extent that their interests
had become mutual. Among the new aues-
uons that he thought should be taken up by
the association he said mutual insurance
the shortening of time credits and the es-
tablishment of system to keep track of
the farmers that moved from one territory to
another without paying their bills.
Secretary j. A. Mclaughlin read short
report in which he also referred to the me-
cessity of taking up these new questions at
the first opportunity.
Lucius Wells OF Deere, Wells & Co. closed
the afternoon session with an interesting
talk on Credit" He proved decidedly en-
tertaining and was repeatedly Interrupted by
laughter and applause.
In the evening the visitors were enter
tained by the local jobbers with a reception
in the league rooms at the Grand hotel.
Music refreshments and several good talks
helped to pass pleasant evening.
Rcbeisnhs Install Officers.
On Monday evening Council Bluffs Re-
bekah lodge No. 3 installed the following
officers Mrs, s. A. s. sackett N. c.. Mrs
l.. b. Matthews, r. s.; Mrs. E. Wltter
l.. s.; Myrtle Cutler, V, c.; Harriet Blood
II. s.. Bertha Marsh, L. s.; Mrs. A.
j. L. Burton, c.; Martha Holmes
W.; Sara Holmes, c.; Mrs. Mary Dob
son. /. g.; Mrs. w. Slead, o. c.. Mr0.
fancey. organist; Mrs. BOhn, ID. ID. G. NJ, |
|. o.; Mrs. c. w. Foster, reelected trustee.
After installation light refreshments were |
served in the banquet room.
Honmayr's fancy patent flour makes the
best and most bread. Ask your grocer for 1t. |
For sale-A good double-seated sleigh |
cheap. Room No. 8, Brown building.