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

and rugs are among the most exten
sive in the west. They have also ,
tirstclass upholsterer who will repair
or make to order anything in the fur
niture line. Catalogues will be fur
nishcd upon application.
JOHN NJ. GLElssNER.
For heavy stock Of drugs, paints,
oils, glass, proprietary medicines
toilet articles, etc., fine showing il
made at Mr.. Gleissner's. He is known
as the prescription druggist and prob
ably enjoys one Of the most extensive
trades in the county from his prescrip'
ton case, as especial attention is given
to that department Physicians pre-
criptions are filled and compounded
with care and accuracy. Mr.. Gleiss-
ner is ably assisted by Mr.. Henry G,
Vanderberg, a competent registered
pharmacist. Everything that is
iAllally kept in iirstclass drug stores
nry be found in this popular house.
A liberal and constantly increasing
patronage is the reward of fair, cour-
teous treatment by these gentlemen.
THE RACKET
occupies large double front building
and is store Of decided magnitude
for city of this size. The goods are
neatly arranged and show an artistic
taste of display upon the part of the
management. Dry goods, notions,
ladies furnishing goods, ladies' and
children's shoes, dress novelties,
cloaks, jackets, wraps, etc, occupy
the southroom. Clothing, gents fur
nishing goods, hats, caps, overcoats,
gents boots and shoes, trunks, va
lises, hardware, tinware and other
things too numerous to mention oc-
cupy the north room Of this large
department store. Alexander Bros,
the owners and proprietors, inform
the special reporter that they have
enjoyed most liberal patronage and
it is increasing every day.
D. L. PlsLE.
One of the most extensive hardware
stores in the state. This immense
stock occupies all the floors of the
large double building occupied by
him. The stock of shelf and builders
hardware is extensive and complete.
Pumps, windmils, wagons, buggies,
surreys, phaetons, vehicles of all
kinds, are kept by him in the latest
and most approved styles A full
line of farm implements and ma
chinery occupy the large warerooms,
and sheet metal work is made a spe-
cialty. Competent and skilled work
men are employed in this department
and prices made as low as is consist
ent with good business. The almost
phenomenal success Of this establish
ment is due to low prices and good
goods. Mr.. Pisle has been resident
OF this county for twenty years and
has been engaged in the present bust
ness for eight years Much could be
said Of this popular house, but fur
ther mention is unnecessary. The
this house is enjoying and
its present prosperous condition
shows a just appreciation of this
splendid establishment.
THE ABILENE WAGON AND CARRIAGE
Mr.. &. W, Shelter, the present
owner and manager, has had an ex-
perience in wagon and carriage build
ing covering thirty-four years Of his
life, and it warrants the assertion that
no better wagon, carriage or vehicle
and none more stylish can be turned
out anywhere than from the hands Of
Mr., Shelter. But recentlya beautiful
wagon was turned out of this
shop for the Family Medical Co., Of
Pittsburg, Kansas. For eight years
wagons and carriages have been
turned out in the mostapproved man
ler, Repairing painting and trim
ming is done in the most skillful man
ler by skilled workmen. A general
blacksmith and repair shop is in con-
lection with this factory and in
,harge Of mechanics that will repair
'r manufacture anything from