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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27
Print S hows th~o@sh
W. p. BAXTER,
The Able Representative Of the U. S. Wall
Paper Co.


Paper Co.
A Representative of CLIMAX visited
the establishment of the U. S. Wall
Paper Co, this week, and there met the
able manager, Mr.. w. p. Baxter, who
is one of the most artistic decorators
and paper hangers in the South. This
is the largest firm of its kind in the
country and they represent thirty eight
of our mos. noted wall paper manu-
facturers, and every pattern they car
ry is an 1898 production. Mr.. Baxter
is exhibiting beautiful samples of these
goods, which are well worth your in
spection. Among the other special
features of this establishment is their
large variety of all kinds of wall paper,
window shades and interior decorations
If you want house papered or de-
corated you should call on Mr.. Baxter
who represents this big firm. He will
take pleasure in telling yOu all about
the newest and prettiest modes of fur
nIshlng the interior OF house. Mr..
Baxter the efficient manager, has had
years of experience in this business
and knows how to give the most charm
ing effects to the interior finishings of
the various rooms in house lie is a
courteous gentlemen who takes pleas
ure in pleasing the patrons of his es-
Establishment. He also handles paints
and can sell them to you cheaper than
they can be be bought elsewhere. If
You need anything in his line let him
furnish you an estimate.
Mr.. Baxter also has one of the best
paint shops in this section. He is pre-
pared to contract for all kinds of paint
ing. He has the contract to paint the
interior and exterior of the handsome
new building being erected by the
State Bank and Trust Co.
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and Trust Company, capital $50, 900,
deposits about 100000 Richmond
National Bank, capital 500, 600. deposits
about $i75, 200. The Madison National
Bank, capital $4,000, deposits about
$4,000. The Farmers National Bank
capital 500, 900, deposits about $50 600
These banks rank high in banking and
business circles, and are rapidly grow
ing in wealth and earning capacity, and
are as solid as the Rock of Gibralter.
No man in this section can complain
that he cannot obtain money for build
ing or other purposes. Our banks are
ready TO loan money Oh approved secu-
rites at any time.
BUSINESS HOUSES.
Block after block of business houses
greets the visitors eyes. Handsome
stone and brick business houses give
evidence that our merchants are pros
perng; metropolitan stocks are carried
by our business men, and it is unnec-
essary to send away from home for your
goods. Richmond is the Shopping
Mecca" of this section of the country.
OUR HOMES.
Beautiful residences and homes i'm
Richmond are numerous, on Main
Street and Lancaster Avenue are 10
ticabie, some of the handsomest resi-
dences to be found in Kentucky. Beau
tiful lawns, parks and grounds with
stately mansions are attractive indeed.
STOCK MARKET.
Being the center of the large blue
grass cattle, sheep end fine horse dis
trict, Richmond ranks as one of the
best stock markets in the State. Large
numbers of sheep from the mountain
are brought to this market and
rs this is the principa, cattle feeding
section of the State, Richmond natu-
rally is one of the central shipping
points. Then it is also big horse
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one will find polite and competent
tonsorial artists who will attend to your
wants promptly and in an up-to-date
manner. Their both rooms are neat
and inviting.
The gentlemen who own and oper-
ate this business need no introduction to
the people of our city. They are we'll
known as thorough go-ahead business
men who have done much to advance
the interests of Richmond. They are
live and progressive and anything that
tends to help their city receives their
substantial support. They are very
popular in commercial and social circles
OF Richmond, and representative
business men. Such men are acredit to
us and it is with pleasure that we
chronicle their success.
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BEATTY VALUES.

Real estate is as firm as the Rock oil
Gibralter. Prices have risen steadily
during the past ten years, commensu-
rate with the growth and upbuilding Of
the city. This increase is not fictitious,
but of legitimate character.
Richmond with her commercial adj
vantages must increase her industries.
The wonderful prosperity of the past.
resulting from prudent business pursuits
or the gradual accumulation OF wealth
by loans or money at interest on collat-
erals or real estate will not develope in
dustrial progress if kept in the old
ruts. We must create and diverge from
the beaten track of mercantile pursuits
into the channel of diversified manu-
featuring industries. We have most
prolific Soil which yields the finest
fruits and varied products for which
there is sale everywhere when put up
properly for commercial use.
COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGES OF RICHMOND.
The facilities and conveniences of
business at Richmond are fully equal to
the largest metropolis on this continent.
For commercial purposes it occupies a
superior and commanding position. 1t
is the depot of nearly all the scope of
country which yields wealth of ag-
ricultural products. 1t is the entrepot
of all kinds of supplies and merchan-
disc for all the vast territories tributary
of which she is queen. The banking
accommodations are excellent and meet
the wants of the trade of this section.
The city's wealth and prosperity is EN-.
braced in innumerable branches of
commerce and industries yet in their
infancy, but operated prOfitably. Its
and business men are live,
go-ahead people with energy, industry
and skill are fast Transforming the city
into a large and popular metropolis.
The merchants and business men of
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alcamonos STEAM LAUNDRY.
The work done here is splendid,
And lovely to the sight,
While the shirts with collars and cuffs
Are made a snowy white.

The work done here is splendid,
And lovely to the sight.
While the shirts with collars and cuffs
Are made snowy white.
The Richmond Steam Laundry which
is owned and operated by Messrs w.
W., d. r. and III. r. Tevis is one OF
the best equipped laundry's in the
blue grass section of Kentucky; one
great feature of this laundry is that
their machinery is new and is all
smooth corners, all shirts and linens
turned out look as though they had
Just been made, with degree OF white
ness that is Dazzling. Messrs Tevis
have the laundry work down to per-
lection which is indeed an art, every
piece is turned out just as it ought
TO be. Few know the amount CT labor
given to a single shirt, and We will en-
tighten them by the statement that
every shirt brought to the Richmond
Steam Laundry passes through six
hands before being bundled up ready
for delivering. No chemicals Of any
kind are used here. The ironing room
is arranged with every convenience.
Three short ironing machines are
operated, one irons the wrist bands,
another the bosom, the third the yoke
and sleeves etc. This is 4 spendidly
equipped laundry and is ably managed
and operated.
Messrs. w. W., D. r. and II. r.
Tevis, the proprietors are up-to-date
in everything pertaining to the sue
cessiul operation of their business and
they do their best to please all Gus
toners. They want your patronage and
are willing at all times to let their work
speak for i.self. Give them trial.
They also own and operate hand
some equipped barber shop and bath
rooms which are located on Irvine
street near the corner of Second. Here
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market. Many thousands of dollan
change hands annually from this in
dustry.
POPULATION.
To-day Richmond has population OF
about 1000 people, of which 80 per cent
are white. As each year is numbered
with the past the population becomes
larger.
SECRET SOCIETIES AND LODGES.
The orders represented here are as fol-
lows: Elks, Knights of the Z. O., Odd
Fellows. Masons, knights Templar,
knights of Pythias, etc.
LIGHTING FACILITIES.
Richmond by night is brilliantly lit
up by All improved gas system, which
is owned and operated by a private
corporation which has twenty-year
franchise.
OUR PRESS
is represented by the CLIMAX, Rich.
mond's leading weekly newspaper,
which has the largest sworn circula-
ton of any paper in the county The
Register daily, semi-weekly and weekly
bright up-tO-d date afternoon paper,
and the Paragraph semi-weekly pa
per, which is Republican in politics
The press OF Richmond is thoroughly
fearless. is enterprising and is repre-
sented bv men of brains and pluck who
strive to give the news i'm manner
that will meet the approval of their
patrons and readers regardless of party
or politics
AS A eLACE FOR INVESTMENTS.
No city in Kentucky offers better in
Money placed as loans
good rate of interest.
Realty can be turned over safely and
profitably. Rental property earns fair
returns. and In fact, everything is in A |
condition.
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Richmond are fortunate, but doubtless
their escape of the financial woes eX.
perienced by others is due to care anC
prudence. Throughout the financial
conclusions which have engulfed many
into irretrievable ruin, the merchants
and business men have preserved their
commercial honor and mercantile re-
spect intact and have brought their city
to dignified prominence in the world
oftrade and challenged the respect, the
attention and the admiration which such
conditions legitimately entitle her.
IN CONCLUSION.
1t may be said in all candor that
Richmond possesses all the elements
essential to steady growth on last
ing foundation. AS class the people
are intelligent and highly cultured, and
the business men are liberal, progress
sive and entertaining. III the reader
seeks
SOUTHERN HONE
where the climate and soil are all that
heart could wish, where plenty peace
and profit may be found, where hearts
and homes are open to the deserving,
let him heed the call of Richmond to
come and see, and we pledge to all a
cordial welcome. This is an ideal place
for Southern home. The enterprising
business men are fully up to the stand
ard when it comes to enterprise, push
and business ability. They are abreast
OF the times in everything that per-
sains to the advancement of Richmond.
take pleasure in writing OF and intro
ducing the representative among them
10 the readers of this edition Of the
CLIMAX.
G. BEAUREGARD POLAND
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1885,

Tell me not Of Spain's proud mansions,
Castles strong and stately halls;
I Tell me not Of Italia's affairs,
J Or of her old historic walls;
Or of France with Arch of Triumph"
Royal palace. temples grand;
Or of towers OF moss grown ruins
By old England's breezes found,
Here within our blue grass valley,
sheltered BY the verddn. hills,
l. a spo: Of peerless beauty
That each heart with pie Isurr thrills,
Here Dame Nature in her gladnesS
Don her robe of priceless worth
T aiorn our thriving city,
B,IutiouS. smiling, peerless r chmond,
Here are homes OF wea'th an gran leur,
kissed bowers and coolest Eladcs.
Stately trees, through whose branches
The last gle I'm o. slnliSh. fades.
Here are temples proudly rearing
Their tall scntincls on high,
Speaking TO a hristian people
of home beyond the sky.
C. BEAUREGARD POLAND
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

The muse OF history unfOlds the ear.
} Hest record of this section of Ken
/ lucky of which Richmond is a prom
inent city. Years ago Daniel Boone
and his study band of pioneers attract
ed by this fertile country. built the
/ primitive log huts. Soon the hand OF
man converted the broad and fertile
acres into rich fields and from just such
a beginning Richmond became the
promising city she is to-day. Could he,
who in the plaintiye story of E0ange-
line, sung of the beautiful "Teche
Country to-day visit the City of Rich
mond, he would not only find so much
of the practical attractive that he would
bid his muse begone and would write
TO practical readers of how, here in
abundance and variety unrivaled, can
be found every element Of wealth and
comfort; he would for a time cease to
sing of maidens fair, of lover true. OF
pendent moss, of translucent streams,
of sylvan glades. of meadows green; to
put in a word" for the material and
call attention to the fact that even poeis
must leave the essential TO a hearty
physical growth. Where the flowers
kissed the morning dew and the primeral
forest echoed only with the voice OF ma
tive warblers stands busy, active and
prosperous city.
The growth of this city has been
solid and permanent This progress
has been the result Of the systematic
and energetic use of the advantages
which nature bestowed, coupled with
the energy Of enthusiasm and determi-
nation.
Industrial enterprises have added
largely TO the wealth OF the city. No
city in this section can boast OF better
or more hospititble class of people than
can be found in Richmond. They are
thrifty, prudent. economical and ener-
getic. / commit no error when rank
among the most progressive
OF the smaller cities of Kentucky,
when speak of her natural advantages
as inferior TO none, and OF the possible
ties 50 bountifllIy foreshadowed; when
/ speak of the city as the site for coming
industrial enterprises, the products Of
which will find a ready market in all
civilized countries; when l speak Of her
OF learning. modern Amer
Ca; when l speak of her business men
rs wide awake, progressive citizens;
when eulogise her churches and elo-
luent divInes, and picture her lovely
ZONES. l can hardly say enough.
or OF a vast country, enormously rich
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

The advertisers in this
edition are up-to-date, appre-
ciativc people who know a
a good advertising medium
when they see it.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

What city of its size in Ken
lucky, has better, Drawer, or
handsomer city officials than
Richmond? IF you can beat
US talk.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

The County officials of Mad
ison County are a set of
gentlemen. They are a credit
to the people they represent
and the CLIMAX but voices
the sentiment of the people
when it says: I'VE areprO3d
of You boys" where in Ken
lucky can you be beat?
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

Everybody in Madison
County will read our special
edition 1t will give them a
good opportunity to find out
that the CLIMAX is for the
people first, last and all the
time
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27
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Perfumery, Soaps, Combs Brushes. Trusses Support
Shoulder Braces. Fancy Toilet Articles School Boo
School Supplies Fancy and Staple Stationery, Blank Boz
Tablets Miscellaneous Literature, Standard Works Star
Glass, Putty, Paints Oils, Varnishes. Lead and Oil Colo
Roof Paint Church's PlastcO ia Wall Finish and l.
Stufs Artists Materials, Scaler Pills, Bridal Presen
SenOurs Floor Paint is the Best, Mastic Mixed Pain
Tissues, Children's Games Druggists Sundries Pate
Medicines ETC. Special orders receive prompt attenti
Special order for Sheet Music Family Medicines and Phi
sicians Prescriptions Accurately Compounded by Compete
Men at all hours Mid letOn'S Headache and Neural
Powdcrs-Try Me- TO-.
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The courage of the bottle did Cerve-
ra's crew no good. Drunk or sober the
Spanish gunner Is nonentity.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

We feel sorry for the bust
ness men who, failed to get
their advertisements in this
edition. We know that they
now see their mistake in not
helping us to make it a sue
cess. Do better next time
bows.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27
Our SOUVENIR EDITION.

The CLIMAX avails itself O
this opportunity to present il
a Special Souvenir Edition, ;
panorama of the life, the pro
gress, the industry, the bust
ness, the advantages, the re
sources and the people who
make up our handsome city
and who supply the vitality OF
the city's life.
The CLIMAX Souvenir Ed
tion is designed to be a pho
tograph in miniature of Rich
mond of Richmond's people
and their dOings. It tells OF
the commerce and tradewhich
goes on i'm our midst. of the
industries. of the public in
situations andadvantageS, and
of the live and progressive
men and women who carry
them on.
ItlS in all respects a com
prehensive edition. 1t NAV
be said that not only all of the
leading concerns and inSSitu-
tjon> of or city in all
branches AMI I'm : are told Cf
in these cDIunIs, bit prHctl-
cdlly. al the enterprises
within the boIndS of our CON-
munity are here represented
in picture and in type. The
reader may scan the pages of
this edition and have before
him a bird 's-eye view of Rich
moId and its life.
For the credit of Mr.. c.
B.auregard Poland, theyoung .
\ 'uthern writer and journal
list. who has prepared nearly
all the matter for this edition.
and who Is Il jpIrnllist of fine
capacity and extensive OK
perience il this espcc-
Ia line of work. We wish
10 say that his success is as
gratifying To our patrons as
IT Is to ourselves. During
the few weeks that he has
been ut work among our peo-
pie he has impressed them ,
most faforably by his happy
address and business like !
methods, and our special '
edition is an accomplish
ment which we feel confident t
Is a credit to him.
To our visitors and people t
of Madison County, we would r
say: Take this paper home 2
with You and study the advan- /
tIges of your County and I
County seat: preserve a copy +
OF 1T. as Il valuable cOmpen- L
dunn of information for refer +
ence concerning our home af- 4
fair bushes and people. d
The Central University, a
the Madison Institute and the Il
Caldwell High School are In
situations that any cityshould
be proud of. They turn out Ii
women and men who are a :,
credit to the institutions and a
who grace our homes like true n
kentuckianS. Such Univer- n
stiles, Institutes and Schools =
should receive all the en- p
possible by a Il
LIBERAL patronage. People of c
Madison County remember Of
hat We have at home the first bi
educational institutions in the .,
COUNTRY. b
The County officials of Mad 81
son County are a set of r. -
gentlemen. They are a credit Il
o the people they represent ~
nd the CLIMAX but voices pl
he sentiment of the people X
Then it says: I'VE areprood til
f You boys" where in Ken pr
ucky can you be beat? so
We feel sorry for the bust an
ess men who failed to get W
heir advertisements in this ma
We know that they
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situated, almost in the "a inter- of tho
. hlur grass section of Krrlucky.rw,nty-
. -iI miles f-um L"Xi ryinr. I'D frau
,'inriunnti and ~ m,i - fr, ~ I.''ui--
Will, and j. "r" of the pr'ri">t and
most hi-lorir@l uf krn,u,k ks petty
cities.
Richmond uaS four banking esiab-
li>hmcnts al" which are in exce.h mt
'r,ndi:ipn and at all times ready To pla' g
money ia Investments that tend tn
Re nefit the city.
The career If cities i a. the life of
individuals, full of little things HAT are
of minor Importance in themselves, but
when taken in connection as links in
chain of circumstances, they possess a
value that is not to be discarded. But OF
the thousands of every day happenings,
there are many that are of no signif-
canoe, and it is perhaps more the con-
ditions that exist as general result OF
these small things that should be taken
as the pulse Of the living corporate
body. Cause produce these conditions
however, and while further on and in
various other portions of this paper
will be found many circumstances
arising secondly from conditions, yet
the object of this edition is TO recount
in brief the successive steps that have
pleased our beloved City IN the posi-
ton that she now occupies.
Richmond. the City whose merits L
record, has never had a boom" It's
growth has been steady and natural.
Ii tine spiders of conservatism are al
lowed 20 spin the webs Of caution in
the window of opportunity, the peo-
pie of a city may become as obliviOus
10 that which betokens "A splendid fu-
ture as the bats are to the movements
OF Venus or the oscillations of Jupiter.
Richmond has natural resources and
favorable environments beyond any
city of its class in Kentucky. 1t has
to develOpe these resources.
To advertise in some degree its claims
upon and promises toward the invest
ment of capital is the purpose of this
edition.
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and boundless public spirit are stamped
on every feature of the city. The pee
pie are for everything that promises to
build up and strengthen this beautiful
city. Merchants, bankers, capitalists,
farmers, traders, newspapers and every
body in this community are busily
working and planning for city of %, 900
souls and the observent visitor is COM
PEELED to believe in their success.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

Richmond has four good solid bank
ing houses as follows; The State Bank
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1898-07-27

market. Many thousands of dollars
change hands annually from this in
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-10-13

and McCabc was forced 70 get awav.
Daring the engagement col. ShcChan
received slight flesh wound across
the abdomen. the bullet Just cutting
the skin. He also got bullet through
his coat sleeve and another through
his trousers leg ever the left hip. The
wounded man. who is now in tn" hes
pital here at Walker. is shot through
the leg. 1t is a flesh wound. but very
painful. owing 10 the long exposure.
Mai Wilkinson was killed Wcdnes-
day afternoon. He received a flesh
wound in the leg and retired To have it
dressed by DR.. Harris. the surgeon
with the party. He then reported 10
Gen. Bacon on the firing line rs ready
for duty. and while talking with Gen.
Bacon an Indian sharpshooter picked
him out. Maj Wilkinson was shot
through the body from side TO side and
G'ed almost Instantly
The agency Indians have been dis
posed 10 he peaceful up TO yesterday.
but last night one of the Indian police
was Killed by the troops by mistake.
ana the Indians are disposed To be
hostile. The occurrence was most un-
fortunate. but il is hard to see how
any blame ran attach To the troops.
sounds of Conflict Continue.
Sounds Of conflict have come from
Bear island all day. but people here
are still in ignorance of the real stua-
tlon on the battle-ground where Gen.
Hacon and his men had their despcr-
ate encounter with the Pillagcr In
dams yesterday afternoon. Up to an
early hour this morning there were
many grounds for fearing Gen. Bacon
ana his command had been annihi-
lated. No direct word had been re-
ceived from any man who participated
In the first battle.
Early this morning. however. the fir
ing was resumed. 1nd il has continued
practically all day. This makes il GER
tam Gen. Bac)n's command is still on
earth and iii fighting trim. 1t is he
hcNcd the soldiers are cntrenched and
In position To hold until reinforce
mentS reach them.
Lieut.. Col. Uarbach. of the Third in
fantry rcached here late Yesterday
art 'rnoon with two hundred men and
immediately started for Bear island
II is thirty miles distant and progress
Will necessaril! he slow.