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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
JOHN A. YOUNG,
PRACTICAL
Matchmaker and ODdCial.

Twenty two years as a watch repairer, 8
years apprentice. one year under Instructions
80 years foreman and the balance of my
time in business for myself, during all this time
have made a study of "optics," fitting Spec
tacles and Eye Glasses properly, as they should
be fitted. VA.
The lenses are ground to their proper axis
and are fitted and adjusted by myself in Spec
tacles and Eye Glasses of Gold, Silver, Nickel,
Steel, Rubber or Zylonite frames, and am re-
sponsible myself for all mistakes.
In fitting Lenses to the eye my speciality is in
Myopia, Hyperopa, Presbyopia and Astigma-
tism, which are near-sighted, far-sightod, old
sighted and poor sighted. Nearly all cases of
astigmatism ecu in children, causing pain in
the rubbing of the eyelids, pain above the
eyebrows. eadeche, letters running together
Sc. ! have complete set of Instruments and
test cards which use to correct the sight in the
young as well as in the old !" nliddle-aged
@ refer to DR.. VIM. S. Richardson, Dr. E.
Hall Richardson, DR.. w. B. Munnikhuysen and
DR.. ]. Ward Scott.
JOHN A. YOUNG,
16mh Main Street, Bel Air, Md,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-05-06
IVHAT HIS MITHER WOULD SAY.

\ poor old Scotsman, who could NO
longer till his wee bit land" was
obliged to accept the kindly rroffered
hospitality of some English friends.
On the day of his arrival they, think.
ing he would enjoy it, procured some
cress, which was added to the luxuries
already on the table. The poor man,
accustomed all his life to fare Of the
plainest Kind, hesitated to partake Of
snch decided novelty as cress, and
was induced 10 try it only by fear Of
Aug ~ lis Ggstess' feelings. In
.s.i- Time she noticed that tears were
eo.r !a; down Andrews cheeks, and
inquiry elected this reply:
IN thinking what ma puir mitheF
wcE,i say Kin she could see her son.
odtl1ss grass like coon
--IHfge different walters at hoteE
ASKED 4 priiu, precise little professor
II. ylH-nr if he would have soup. 4
hJj.a annoyed, he said 10 the last
waiter who asked the question: is
it compulsory" No, SIR" answered
the waiter. Il think it's mock turtlerh
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
DIR. G.. G. GLYNN.
Offices Over the New York store, lola,
Kansas-Practice Confined to Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat.

So continuous has been the search
after remedies with which TO combat
the ills to- which the human flesh is
heir, that II has added considerably
to the labor necessary to be a skillful
general practitioner. In fact, few
men now undertake to master every
branch in the practice of medicine,
hut rather coniine their study and
practice to one or two of the organs of
the body. The advantages to the
public is ut once apparent, as, where
II doctor does not attempt to cover the
entire field, he must OF necessity he
more efficient in his chosen branches.
The medical profession of Allen
county nInins many able mem bers,
among whom is the subject of our
sketch, DR.. G. G. Glynn. The doctor
is n native Kansan, having been born
in jefferson county. His education
was acquired in the public and high
ming the study of medicine, he enter
ed the Kansas University at Law
renee, from which he graduated in
1893 with view of adding to his
experience he attended the University
Medical College at Kansas City, Mo-,
where he graduated in 1896 While
here he did considerable clinical prac-
tice under DR.. Tiffany, devoting
much of his time to diseases of the
eye, ear, nose and throat DR.. Glynn
then went to practice in his home
town, McLouth, where he remained
one year, and In August, 1897, came
to lola Since residing here the doe
tor has RAPIDLY gained favor with our
citizens, due, in a great measure, to
his skillful treatment and to the
painslaking aud sympathetic manner
i'm which he handles every ease. His
offices are appropriately fitted up and
are supplied with electrical apparatus
for the removal of superiiuous hair
mOlel, warts, etc. DR.. Glynn can be
consulted at his office, where he is in
daily attendance. Personally the
doctor IL a genial gentleman and has
made many warm friends since he
came to lola.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
ID. w. ClIASTIAN NJ. ID:
One of the Oldest Practicing Physi-
clans in Allen County-Ofiices Over
Edans Bros Drug store, lola, Kans.

In the early days of Kansas many
of her citizens came from proud old
Kentucky, and were representatives
OF the best class of citizens of that
great state. With clean hands and
pure hearts they left their native
state to cast their lots in the fertile
and inviting west and give character
and tone to the citizenship of our own
commonwealth.
Foremost among these early settlers
Is DR.. ID. w. Chastain, who came to
lola in 1870 and has lived here ever
since. He was born in Logan county,
and received his primary education in
the city schools of Russelville,
Kentucky, afterwards attending
Bethel College. Choosing medicine
as his profession, he entered the
medical depai tment of the University
of Louisville, from which he was
graduated in 1870. In that same
year DR.. Chaslain came to our city,
and during these twenty-eight yea S
residence he has devoted his entire
time to his chosen profession and is
one ofthe oldest practicing physicians
in Allen county. There is hardly IA
family in the county to whose ills he
has not at some time ministered and
into whose midst he has not gone in
tina Of trOuhla and Gorrnm hath IN
alleviate pain and to perform the
many kindly offices of the true physl-
clan. DR. Chastain holds a very warm
place in the homes and hearts of the
citizens of A lien county. Although a
strong Republican, he has never held
any political office other than that OF
pension examiner under Presidents
Arthur, Harrison and Mckinley.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED.
Fred j. Horton, lola, Kansas, Driller
of Gas, Oil and Other Wells-Fifleen
Years EXperience-lias Drilled Over
Forty Wells in the lola Gas Belt.

The inception and development of
the Allen county gas field has been
of the greatest Importance, not only
to lola, but to the whole state. At
first outsiders ridiculed the idea of
the existence of natural gas, then
they discredited its lasting, but
steadily and surely has the develop
ment gone on and today the volume
and its permanency are established
beyond doubt. The opening of the
gas belt has given an impetus to
the business of well drilling, and
has attracted from the east men
competent in this line. Among them
we have Mr.. Fred j. Horton, the
subject of this sketch, who has done
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

rank of LIST Lieutenant. (cnmmandingO
Soon after, Mr.. DeClute.came to Kan
sas and then to lola to start the above
business. He has had many
years experience and is an expert
blyer, securing his stock Mt the bot
tom prices; he is one Of our most pop
ular citizens and is much respected in
the community. He manages the
opera house, besides locking after his
own store.
, Mr.. DeClute has just received an
extensive assortment Of the latest and
best IN winter clathing, Overcoats,
pants, hats, caps, ties, etc, and we
recommen our citizens to call and
make All inspec ton before Pun chasing.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
A. L. Taylor's lola Residence.

the stock comprises gents furnish
ings, hats and caps, and bouts and
shoes, the assortment of which is
cOmpl' ia az to detail and quality.
He makes a specially of Hart,
Schafintr d Marx clothing. This
business was established in 1879 under
the firm name of Anderson and De-
Clute and was carried on under that
name uni II six weeks ago. The prem
ises are of the dimensions 20XS0 feet,
alfording ample room 'or doing n fine
business. Recently Mr.. DeClute has
started II branch store at Lal1arpe,
which is rapidly prospecting.
Mr.. DeClute is native of Michi-
gan, where he was horn and raised.
During the Civil War, in 81, he en-
tered tho service by Joining the 2Sth
Michigan Infantry and served his
,olntry all through the war. At the
OF. II wa nlsiGtd cot with the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

No single industry in the city of
lola has contributed So much to make
1t desirable place of residence, as
the lumber dealer, providing, as he
does, ample facilities for purchasing
the mat erials necessary for the cree
ton of houses or other edifices.
Among the oldest and most progress
i've OF Iols's enterprises, and one that
is contributing in no small degree to
our upbuilding, is that of the North
rup Lumber Company.
This undertaking was established
In 1878, and the enterprise of the man
agement is best exemplified by the
fact that 1t is totay one of the leading
lumber yards in our city. This stock
comprises all kinds OF lumber, sashes,
doors, mouldings, flooring, paints,
lime, hair aud cement-in fact, every
thing necessary for the erection of
building. As this firm carries all its
flushed stuff uuder cover everything
is in gnod condition. The premises of
the Northrup Lumber Company occu-
pies half "a block, and 1t is feature OF
their business that they confine them
selves exclusively to dealing in build
ing materials land at no time make
contracts for the erection of build
ings.)
The company consists of Mary f.
Northrup, +. A, Northrup, ID. p.
Northrup and l.. l.. Northrup. Men
ton Of them is made in other parts of
this papeI in connection with their
other enterprises. Mr.. w. G. McNiel
is manager of the lumber yard. His
zeal in hustling for trade il to he COM
mended, and that he has succeeded,
not only in obtaining, but in holding
a large patronage is ample indorse-
ment of the reasona bleuess of prize
es and straightforward dealing
This company stands ready to give
quotations on all kinds aud lots of
lumber, and our citizans should give
them IA call before ira ting elsewhere.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
@. w. McNeiIs Residence, lola.

most of the drilling around this see
ton. He is a native of the "Key-
stone State,n where he followed the
business of well drilling, in which he
has now over fifteen years expert
ence. Mr.. Horton came to lola four
years ago to work for the Palmer
Oil and Gas Company, for whom he
has sunk many wells. so thoroughly
satisfied is he with the future of the
gas belt here that he decided to stay.
lie has drilled over forty wells and
understands the lay of the country
thoroughly. This, of itself, is an inn
portant point to anyone deciding to
drill Il well. Mr. Horton is thor
onghly equipped for business, hav-
ing three complete outfits, so that
he executes work promptly. In adj
dition to the business of well drill
ing, he is connected with the Hor-
ton Plumbing Company, most sue
cessful undertaking. Since residing
in lola, Mr.. Horton has made many
friends, who respect him for his
careful, honorable, business methods.
He is prepared at all times to esti-
mate on work in his line and all en-
quiries will have prompt attention.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
ENTERPRISING.
A. w. Beck, South side of Square,
lola, Kansas-Dealer i'm All Kinds
of Agricultural Implements, Pianos,
Organs and Sewing Machines-M Many
Years Record of Honorable Trading.

In every city, there are examples of
those whose special business pursuits,
whose prominence IN all matters OF
public enterprise, and whose rec. rd
Tor integrity energy and untiring in.
dusty make them objects of note, not
alone i'm heir special field If labor,
but wherever exalted commercial rep
uta ion Is recogni zed and respected
The IN who works energ etirally lot
the advancement of the section IN
which he resides cannot fail of recOg-
milton from his fellow citizens.
Such is the record of a. w. Beck
the subject of our sketch. Mr.. Beck
started in his pre- sent line of business
in 1880, and has in the years that
have elapsed acquired a good trade.
He handles all kinds of agricu tursl
implements, such as plows, binders,
rskes, mowers, &c, making a special
ty of no particular brand other than
those experience has proved 10 he re-
liable and efficient. The farmer il
thus afforded better opportunity for
select ion than if his stock was con.
fined to one make.
In pianos aud organs he carries
principally the Kimhall, whose IN.
struments lnrg usage has proved I'M
eXcelled. The ever renowned favor
tie, the White sewing machine, Is
kept in stock, On all these goods Mr..
Beck will quote prices that will in
sure your patronage.
Mr.. Beck is u native of "McKin-
ley Statsn and cane to Kansas in the
spring of 1870 locating here. He wa+
for many years in the mel chaudi-e
business before commencing in his
present line. His faith i'm lola has
never wavercd; when Others have
felt discouraged aud would have Civ
en- up, he has spurred them on and
achieved much good for our city. He
was largely instrumental in the stalt-
ing of Vie brick works and il inter-
e'tet in other enterprises that will all
result in advantage to our city. An
interchangeable worker, respected by
his fellow men and popular with our
citizens, Mr.. Beck is recognized ~ a
man who is bound tn succeed.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
Geo. A. Bowlus' Residence. lola.

such thing as "luck," but that the
foundation of ell success is "pluck ~
An examination of the careers of a
m 'jority of our successful business
men goes to show that there success
has not been secured by "luck," hut
by good hard toll and thrifty man
agement.
A notable case of this is to be found
in the case of a. Il. Krutsch. of the
"Arkansas Grocery" lola, Last
January he started this business with
small capital, buying only what he
could pay for and selling for cash.
Gradually has his trade increased un-
til his sales for the eleven months
total over $1,000 and he carries a
stock of over $1,000.
The premises are 20Xl00 feet and
are stocked with "A splendid line of
groceries, flour and feed stufis. The
stock Is well selected, fresh, and pur-
chased ih the best markets for cash
thus obtaining the most favorable
terms. Mr. Krutsch does no credit
business, but sells on small margin
of profit for cash, BY purchasing
goods at the lowest aud having
low running expenses he has been
able to give the people the benefit OF
these conditions in cheap prices, Mr..
Krutsch is IA native of the Buckeye
State, but has been resident here
sixteen years. Prior to this he was
in the carriage business and his grit
in branching out in his present line is
to he commended Mr.. Krutsch is
genial and most accommodating. He
knows what the trading public
want and spares no pains to supply
| it, Honorable in his trading, he Is
deserving of the success that has
come to him. Give the Arkansas
Grocery call, it will saue you
money.
IL you don't read the REGISTER you
don't get the news.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
HON. j. b. SMITH.
Probate Judge of Allen County, Kan
sas.

Men are now selected for the var
iOus offices of county government
whose abilities qualify them for the
p0.itiOn, anu who have the cOnil Ience
of the people. Thus we Sc the old
and una isfaclury methud of max ing
the office fit the man pass away, and
as u result We have men elected to
Office Whose past r'cprd justlies the
peoples Confidence
ONO county Office is this more
true than that of Probate judge re.
quirinX as 1t has u man of sterling
character who can he depended up n
tu exercise his abilities i'm "A positive
aud ca'e'ul manner, carefully pro
tecting the rights of the widow and
The orphan.
In the personality of the Hon J.
b. smith he present probate judge,
Allen county possesses man who
ii Is these requirments
Judge Smith il native of Illinois
having been born and raised i'm
springfield. In 1879 he came to Kan
sas locating in Salem township of
this county where he went farming.
lie has always been strong Re.
publican and stood ever reaSy to
work for his party. In 1884 he was
selected az h party's standard bear
er for the Office of Probate Judge and
was the choice of the people. How
well and faithfully he has discha,g.
Ell the duties of his position is best
shown by the fact that he is at pres
ent serving his third term. A man
of conservative judgement, genial
and accommodating Judge Smith
has earned well deserved popularity.
The addition of a bindery TO the
REGISTER pant fully equips this
office for doing all sorts of book work,
particularly checks, receipts and or
ders of all kinds that require Il per-
fnrtte stub, Let NJ figure with you.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

lola Mas been especially fortunate in
attracting to her gates many men and
firms, who are both proficient and
prominent in their line OF business,
and 1t will be conceded without a
dissenting voice in trade circles, that
c. H. DeClute, the noted clothier and
gents furnisher, carries the largest
stock OF goods in the several lines
handled by any house in the city. So
great an advance has been made in
the manufacture of custom made
clothing in the United States, that
now a person of any built, unless de-
formed, can be as we'll fitted from the
stock of a modern aud complete cloth
ing store, as by the merchant tai or,
and besides at a great saving in cost.
In addition to II full line of clothing,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
FILLS A WANT.
The lola Wholesale and Commission
Comp any Wholesale Dealers and
Jobbers in Flour, Grain, Hay, Fruits
and Vegetables-E ID. Curtis, Man
ager.


IL the Old pioneers could rise from
their peaceful resting places and see
the lola of today they would be
astounded. The sleepy old city of
the past is gone, and today we have
a splendid prosperous trading center.
Lola has shed her swadling clothes
and is putting on metropolitan airs.
The most noteworthy advance in
this direction is the starting of the
lola Wholesale and Commission Com
pany, the first jobbing house ever To-
Gated in our city. Their premises are
in the new odd Fellows Block on
w. Madison street, and are of the
dimensions of 28 by 20 feet. The com.
pAny are jDbbers only, and handle
flour, grain, fruits, feed-stuffs and
vegetables. The advantages to the
town of an enterprise of this descrip.
ton is manifest. They receive in car
load lots and supply the business
houses with quantities to suit. The
business is managed by Mr.. f.. ID.
Curtis. This gentleman is native
of the Empire State but has resid-
ed in Kansas for thirty-seven years.
Prior to going into the above business
he has been engaged in farming and
stock raising. He is u, good hustling
b. mess man, up to date in his ideas,
aud straightforward in all trans
actions. The company sell to dealers
only and they are well worthy of the
support of the surrounding inner
chants.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
AN Up.TO DATE CLOrHIER.

G. H. DeClu'e, Corner of West Madison
Street and south Washington Ave-
nue., lola, Enthusiastically Known
as Anderson d DeClute-Busines
by Modern Methods - This Stock
Fresh and Comprises the Latest
Styles-A Branch Store Recently
Opened at LaHarpe.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

Co proprietors.
We are somewhat in the dark as to
the exact origin Ofthe term Rack Ell"
as applied to the busy hive of mer-
can tile activity owned by j. +. Sal lie
d Co., aud located IN the building
next to the Post Office After c0nsid.
era BILE speculation we have concluded
that it is a sly hint at the Racket
which the store with its low and pop.
ular prices, has caused among dealers
and customers alike i'm dry goods
qneeusware, house furnishings, shoes,
millinery, notions etc. 1t was estab
lished three years ago by the present
proprietOrs, Messers J +. Sallie and
q. :. Emerson.
The store is commodious, measur-
ing 23x90 feet, aud carries an extern
sive stock, which includes u variety
to numerous to detail, all Of which Is
sold at prices that will surprise you.
One of the features of the establish
ment is the millinery department in
charge of Miss Adah Wright who Is
an artist in hesdgesr. Here can he
found some of the most chic and dain.
ty creations ever fashioned and she
who cannot be satisfied is certainly
proof against ailuring and seducti @
millinery.
If a
dlemen, but direct from the factor les,
and for cash, aud as they sell on the
same terms, they are thus able to
meet any competition, and offer their
goods at the lowest figures. High
class gods ut the same prices usually
charged for inferior qualities proves
an axiom on visit to this store.
Mr.. j +. Sallie is a native of Nir
GINA and prior to coming here lived
in Jack sonville. Illinois. where he was
engaged in the merchandise business
Mr.. q. =. Emerson is a native OF
Massachusetts but came west and
located in Reno county, Kansas
where for many years he was EN-
ploytd by the Missouri Pacific II. II
and afterward engaged in the gro
Gerry business.
Three years ago he came to lola /,
start the above business.
The advent of both of thesc men in.
TO the business circles of Lola has
been decided acquisition because o
their up.t0 date methods aud honor.
able dealing. They are active and
intelligent, fully understand every
detail of the trrde and their aim /,
to cater satisfactorily to their numer
Gus patrons.
They enjoy II fine city and county
trade. their patronage coming from
the best families in the county. Cal
and look around "rhe Lola Racket"
1t will he time profifahly srent.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
WINNING FAVOR.

The Arkansas Grocery, North Side of
Square, lola, Ksns.-A. +. Krutsch,
Proprietor 'od q Iod' aud Low
Professionally Increasing Bu-i-
ness.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
DOING A LARGE BUSINESS.
THE NORTHRUP LUMBER
COMPANY, lola, KANS.

Dealers i'll All Kinds of Lumber,
Paints, Glass, and Every Descrip-
ton of Building Material-Near-
ly Twenty Years Trading Record
Immense Stockholm Prices
Enterprising Management.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

1t is with great deal of truth that
many people claim that lh"re is no
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
THE lola RACKET STORE.

An Emporium Everyone Should Ni1it
Dry Goods. House Furnishings
Queensware, Tinware, Notions, Wall
Paper, Shoes, GEMS Furnishing
Gods and Millinery-NeXt to Post
Office, lola, Kansas. f. Sallie d
Co Proprietors.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

you don't read the REGISTER you
don't get the news.