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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1898-06-03

Mr.. Buchanan had also rendered his
resignation as president, and Mr.. Ty,er
was reelected TO the position. This in
stitution has from It's birth fOurished
scathed through the vicissitudes Of
financial storms and stands day as
strong as the adamantine rocks OF Glib
raltar The splendid financial condi-
ton Of this CORPORATION may be judged
from the fact that 1t has on hand a sum
equal TO more than 80 per cent OF the
capital stock that represents an undi-
vded profit and surplus. A general bank
pg business is engaged in, the average
deposits being over 800 900, subject to
check Its correspondents are the
Union National, Louisville, Ky; Amer
ican National, Nashville, Tenn; La
them, Alexander & Co, New York, n,
Y; Franklin Bank, St. Louis, Mo. The
conservative manner in which the bust
ress affairs Of the bank are managed
the splendid character of It's executive
officers, together with the financial
standing, the responsibility and num-
Der OF officers and stockholders makes
1t a favorite with the public, Business
men and its army OF depositors are i'm
bued with a feeling Of confidence as to
its future and look upon 1t as being as
solid as any institution Of the kind in
the state. The home of the bank on
Clinton street Is in keeping with the
character OF the institution. The build
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hand bordering the city on the south
The home and its environments reveals
the life Of Contentmenh being aug
men, ed by all the luxuries that the
agency Of money can procure. Along
with the law and banking business ne
devotes a share Of his tim. to insurance,
beirg the agent at his point for num-
Der Of old line companies, among which
the Phoenix Of Hartford and the North
American for FIRE. audthe Mutual Beuefi,
Of Newark, New Jersey in life, figure at
the head Through his agency In life
insurance over 1925, 600 has been paid ouf
In Hickman and surrounding courtry
The standing Of Mir Tyler a. profcs-
s!oual man and business guide Is an iron
clad guarantee that by placing insurance
with him means the very best Of prot,c-
ton. The companies he represents use
very liberal policies, granting as many
favors as business rule will allow
Asa citizen We have none better than
Il r. Tyler.
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L. p. & w. S. ELLISON.
Dry Goods, Clothing, Millinery
Groceries and Hardware
Buyers and Shippers (
of Grain.

1t is not uncommon to note y
leader in one special line Of trade
but it is a rare occasion that a town the
size of Hickman affords a firm that
easily ranks as leader in many lines.
Such, however, is the case of the firm
under review, who without single ca
Ception heads the list of the colGsss
retail establishments of Fulton county.
A broader knowledge may be CLEANED
Of its importance from the fact four
splendid business rooms, assisted by a
large warehouse, are utilized to accom-
modate their mammoth stock. Their
immense line Of bright, clean and alto
gether up to date goods would glace the
shelves OF any similar institution Of
a pretentious city and claim attention
of any trade in the metropolis.
Their stock evidences the fact that
they have endeayored to keep up with
the times, and by their affable manners
and accommodating method Of doing
business have drawn the best class of
customers Hickman and vicinity affords.
Their one aim and object is to please
and satisfy the public demands and in
this they are successful, as their graft
flying trade testifies, While their stocks
Of goods are exceedingly nobby. yet their
prices are not only reasonable, but eX-
ceptionally low. Taking the dry goods
department we find on the counters an
the latest effects in dress goods, both
staple and novelties. The most recent
patterns in silk and all dress trimmings,
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that are drawn from founts ice cold ia
terror.
The long distance telephone is rem
resented at this store, the proprietors
being the Hickman Representatives. -
Mr.. ]. W. Cowgirl was reared near
Hickman. Nohigher tribute can be pald
him than to say that he is a graduate
Of the forum. In the year of 1865 ~
completed his literary education, grad
uating from the University Of Missouri
His career in business has been one Of
steady advancement, and through fru.
gal habits has acquired goodly portion
Of this worlds goods He is director
in the Hickman bank, and owns some
valuable real estate in the city. He is
a member OF the school board and for
eight years was president OF that body.
resigning the Office some two years ago.
Is member of some several secret So
cieties. Free Masons. Knight OF Pythias
and knights of Honor.
The nature of father and son are
very similar, sociable and kind and de
void OF any ostentation. Mr.. Cow gill, Jr..
attended the Kentucky military insu.
tute and the Louisville and Cincinnati
schools of pharmacy, and in social cir
cles. like the father, stands high. He is
a member also Of the above named ss-
cret societies and to them gives mudh
attention.
MIR. John S. Dillon, a Hickman youiyg
man, son OF the city marshal. assists N
C.erkship. and is valuable adjunct, n
general fayorite In all circles. he
In the firm of Cowgirl a Cowgirl we
represent one Of the best In orr city,
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COWGILL e. COWGILL,
Druggists.

Next to our family physician is our
family druggist. His valuable and in
exkaustible supply Of knowledge OF old
time remedies and his pleasant and af-
fable manners make him an indispensa-
bic article 4 reliable and substantial
firm is the Cowgirl & Cowgirl Drug Co,
which was established some twenty-five
years ago by J. W. Cowgirl, the senior
member. In the year of 1890 II. n. Cow
gill, a son Of the senior member, was
admitted to the firm, styling It Cowgirl
& Cowgirl. The junior member has been
practically speaking raised up in the
drug store. II has been his steady diet
since boyhood, consequently, like the
father, is a druggist well worthy Of the
appelation
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They carry one of the brightest and
reatest stock of drugs IN the town of
Hickman No Cobwebs grow over their
shelves. No stale goods mngle with
their wares. They are active, wide
awake business men, in touch with the
times Their large stock comprises a
complete line of staple drugs and all
fancy druggists supplies, pants, sta
tionery, holiday novelties, rubber goods
of all kinds, cigars, tobacco, and light
lire OF ConfectiOns.
In connection with the drug trade they
operate one of the finest soda fountains
in Kentucky. 1t is represented at the
head counter Of the establishment, i'm
mCdiately to the right of Clinton street
entrance. However, it is not the mag
Efficient fountain, the beautiful mar
BILE slab counter, nor the finely polished
appurtenances Jointly associated with
the fountain augmenting It in service,
that presents the magnetic charm, that
is responsible for the cOnCourse Of Gus
toners that daily visit the counter, but
the delicious refreshments, comprising
the entire list of temperate connections,
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M. BERENDES & CO.
Books and Stationery - Fred
Berendes, Manager.

Three years ago this business was
founded, the second institution Of the
kind to be installed in the city. Their
store is one Of the attractions of Clinton
street. and receives patronage in keep
ing with the demands of a first-class
establishment Their stock of liter
AZURE embraces a general line of books
and p ,Stedicals. School books and school
Supplies are special features. cataloguipg
as il does the entire list of the latest
approved works for educational pur-
poses Plain and fancy stationery Of
every character is here represented
along with the usual array of similar
material. They also deal extensively in
novelty goods, cigars, tobacco, sporting
goods. etc, fine line of cutlery, wall pa
per, etc. In the latter their stock is a
representation OF beauty. being the Of
ferings OF the latest lntroductions in
pattern. 1t is very extensive, Offering
every possible advantage to the Gus
toner to procure such paper as is suit
able to their taste or demand.
The most commendable feature of
this house outside the quality of goods
they sell is the very low price they ask
on all representations. The business is
under the management of Mr.. Ferd Ber-
endes. a gentleman well qualified for
the position he holds He is a native
son of Fulton county, but has spent the
greater part of his life throughout the
states, accepting no special line of work
fol a livelihood. Returning to Hick-
man three years ago, lac became assoCi-
ated with the business he is now identi-
fed with, and has made splendid
showing of success. He is very enter
prising and advocates the idea Of push.
An illustration of his character in this
direction is shown by his efforts to ac-
the people of Hickman by
making an early nine mile drive to sup
ply them with the St Louis daily pa
pers.
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r. E. CASE.
Groceries, Fruits and Confec-
tons.

A splendid type Of the progressive
business man is found In the person Of
Fritz h. Case lie H. not only man Of
good conservative business ideas. but
what Is known in every day parlanCe as
a hustler. He entered into business here
Nov. |. 1879. and to-day presidos over
one Of the neGtest and most inviting as
we'll as one OF the largest retail estab-
lishments Of the ci.y. tie occupies his
own building. splendid two-stoty
brick. with ircu front that faces Clin-
ton and Water streets His stock Of
goods embraces practically everything
that can be found in grocery cstab-
lishment and associated with them are
prices that early establish facts OF
magriiiCen, patronage. MIR Case Is a
gentleman that has by close attention 10
business placed himself IN a splendid
financial way. Every dollar that he pos
sesses was acquired nv self-ofrort. begin
ming the battle Of life an orphan hoy with
a capital stock Of sslf-will and energy
His generous traits Of character have
been detrimental TO his own account.
the Dement'S OF which he res cived early
in business dealing, and In the loss 10y
credit OF friends he found gains THAT
pilo'ed him over 10 -. sfq, during
lsp Pr an uu u PsIsPueL sIprowning
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which disc harrows. disc breaking
plows, disc cultivators disc drills and
minor introductions of late Inventions
figure prominently Heading the entire
list Of machinery We find the J. J. Case
engines and threshers and the world
wide famous Mccormick reapers and
mowers. The Mccormick company have
through the agency of Sanders & Reeves
house, shipped from here to points
that cover radius Of several
hundred miles Of Kentucky ana
khe two nearby states. 1t is an advan-
'iage oharedthe farpers of this sectiop
of the country that they cannot help
but appreciate as il places in their reach
the king of all harvesting machines,
which is no higher in price than those
that offer much less advantages,
Their vehicle stock represents the
products Of some of the foremost manu-
facturers of the states, being perfect
in constr Iction. containing the best of
material and finished in the most CN-
Guisite style. Buggies, carriages. phae-
tons and carts of every description and
suitable 10 every demand is found in
the congregation and marked in price
to suit the pocket of all that desire a
vehicle. A large warehouse in close
proximity 10 the main building Is used
for the storage of vehicles. Taking the
business in its entirety IL is one OF the
most interesting in the city, TOR car load
after car load of machinery. unique in
design, artfuily displayed. augmented
by the fine line Of vehicles, makes II a
place worthy Of a visit
The exceptionally low freight rates
enjoyed by Hickman enables this firm
to sell their goods to the consumer for
a much less price than is possible for
nRnd town dealers, as the saving in
transportation charges represents a
magnificent profit
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" "a uodr pslusmw %
The year 1880 ss.- .---Jes' -Naus puB
added o~the growing list which Tn
town of Hickman now has to its credit.
II was that entitled the Sanders &
Reeves Machinery Hall, and was estab-
lished by b. b. Sanders and +. f. Reeves,
two Of Fulton county's highly respected
and popular business men, who for many
years past have been identified with the
county's and in especially her seat Of
Justices material interest. Mr.. San
ders has for the sixteen years interest
ed himself in the mercantile life of Hick-
man and is numbered among her array
of most progressive citizens. He Is a
member of the city council, is trustee
of the Hickman college and takes active
interest in the business mems associa-
ton, being also a member of that or
ganization. Questions of public nature
he weighs carefully, his expression al
ways being in line Of conservatism. Yet
liberal to a marked degree in the sup
port Of keeping step with the progress
i've age. In business he has been emf
nently successful, his every undertak-
ing portraying a ruling hand of sue
cessful business man.
Mr. Reeves, prior to engaging in bust
ness here, was associated with the Wal
ter A. Wood Harvesting Machine Com
pany and later with the Mccormick
company. He is an expert machinist
and brings to the firm of Sanders d
Reeves a mind well fI'aught with all
minute technicalities that are associated
Of farm implements and complicated
been established less than a year, it has
already taken a place among the lead
ing business representations which war
rants the prediction that within a very
short while it will have grown to greater
proportions. The energetic methods of
its proprietors having demonstrated the
fact that II fills a place of importance as
supplying the necessities of the farming
population of a large section OF Western
Kentucky, Tennessee and Eastern Mis-
souri,. The building occupied is a one
story structure, built especially for the
business It does homage 1t is a sheet
steel building, imitation pressed brick.
Its dimensions are 4OxS0 feet, and is di-
vided into two compartments, one an
swering as Office and repository for bug
gies, while the other is a machinery and
implement hall, containing everything
known to the art Of agriculture, among
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slbss s.uonvIoossB sql molJ uoF, SruioJ'
III IsqaInJ uTelqo uBo pslssIsful ssoqL
-'pAs 10 poIIed suoI e IoJ uoHBxsl moIJ
ly up-to-date, a552rr2nTr Ue :dmexe HIN
ever conforms with New To- sIul
Paris latest introductiOns. Her store
is a veritable beehive of beauty, one
that forms the central figure Of attrac.
ton for ladies Of this community.
For a period Of nine years Mrs. Har-
per has been associated with the mil
linery trade OF Hickman. For two
years she has been in business on her
own account. Her splendid talent as
milliner and liberal business ideas
have not gone without reward and the
trade she enjoys is second to no estab-
lisAment of the kind in west Kentucky
Two skilled artists in millinery assist
in the conduct of the business. Mrs
Lille Wall, late of Atlanta, Ga, and
Miss Mabelle Goalder.
The parties connected with this
house are all most magnificent ladies
and well merit their splendid patron
age
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q startling exhibit in fancy handker-
chiefs and neckwaar and a finer selec-
ton Of kid gloves cannot be found In
the town OF Hickman. On the second
floor, directly over the dry goods depart
ment. is found a combination stock
room where nothing Is amiss In heavy
6omestics, carpets and curtains and a
millinery store the charge Of Miss +.
Ehnger, not surpassed IN elegance in
this section OF the state. Adjoining this
room is an apartment used exclusively
for duplicate stock storage for all rep
RESERVATIONS Clothing is found in
the middle room OF the three ground
floors II is a splendid representation
of a first class clothing store, being re-
plete with an endless line OF exception
ally dne goods. such as are rarely CON
.taireS In stock outside OF mammoth
stores OF the city. Leaving :his depart
ment. next in Importance Is the hard
ware and grocery store Mr.. W s, Eli
son presides ever the destinies OF this
adjunct and we can say to his credit
that there is not more pleasing sight in
the display OF goods to he found in Hick-
man. Everything is sheen OF brill
liancy and artistically arranged so as
to bring into play a general decorative
appearance. The large French plate
glass show window harmonizes IN beat
ty with the dr. goods and 81 )thing rep
reservations. displaying the dexterity
Of an artful hand.
In a srecial house along the side OF
the railway siding on Water street theS
carry IAN extensive stock Of building ma
terisl. such as lumber. rough ard dress
ed. sash doors blinds. mouldings. grill
WORK, lime. cement, etc. The firm also
bears the distinction OF being the rep
resentative grain buyers OF the city
During the past season they shipped
from hero over 10000 bushels Of wheat
and now have on hand several thousand
bushels Of corn ready to be marketed
Mr.. l.. p. Ellison. the senior member
OF the firm. superintends in general the
entire business and is regarded as one
OF the mDst progressive men within the
confines OF Hickman. He is the presI-
dent OF the Business Mems Association
and represents the city in the council
He has for twelve years been in business
on his own account. establishing with
Mr.. c. c. Smith. styling the firm Smith
& Ellison. Prior TO this they were each
brothers In clerk service In the house
OF II. Buchanan. Their congcniality
end fair methods OF business brought
TO Their doors a splendid trade and by
frugal habit they rapidly climbed m
the ladder Of progress. Mr.. Smith dis
posed OF his interests last year, and
since Jan. I, 1895 the fi-m name has
been as shown In head lines. In the
conduct ~ the business Mrs Clara
Thomas, Fred Pierce. T ]. Malo.e
Charles Parham. W G. Iusten, and "
NJ. Ellison, a brother OF the prrbrsc;ors
end IN aid In clerk ser-i~Sd much
credit u eiysp, ~ kpageI
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n. BUCHANAN
One of Hickman's Most Excel
lent Business Men.

Few men have been more closely iden-
tined with the progress and develop
mcnt OF Hickman than L. buchanan
Few have been more important factors
In the history Of It's success as town
A sketch of his career forms an inter
eajing obieCt lee son as To what can be
accomplished by integrity and well di
lected efforts Prior To the inception
OF the civil war h with a brother was
engaged In mcrcantilirg IN Louisville.
Ky. operating what was termed a
wholesale supply store for boats He
discontinued business a. the beginning
Of the war and enlisted In the cause Of
the confcdera,y His first service was
under the command OF Col. Thomas
Hunt. In the brigade commanded ~
John G. Breckenridge. At the close of
the war his future prospects was prob
lem Of mixed uncertainty His worldly
puss sessions. OF which he was favored
ere the strife had waited away before
the maddenCd gale ot fate. leaving him
without substance save tenacious spir-
1t that dcstitution hsd no power to gov
en-.
In the year Of 1865 be- came Ia Hi,k
wHn to accept ? position "a clerk IN the
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he receiving so per cent Of the votes
cast. lie Is president of the Kentucky
District Educational Association, in
which position he has won high praise
Tor his superbness in arouslng an inter
est and enthusiasm among eachers. In
private walks he is admired for his pro-
gressive spirit, being keenly alive to the
needs OF a growing town and takes an
active interest in anything calculated
for the good Of the commuri y. lie is
secretary Of the business Mems Asso-
citation, an organization in which he
was ms rumental in forming
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J. M. WHITING.
Groceries, Queensware, Glass
ware and Shelf Hardware.

No name in this section o. the country
IN more favorably or universally known
iha1 Wit,uT For more han four de-
caGcs q has been itautihed with the
bus. Mes Of Hickman and has ever been
foremost 10 all that pertains TO push
the town Tor word The gentleman
whose name captions his article has
since 1898 been engaged H. mercan,il-
Ing lie Is son - John whiting a
retired merchant He with the coop
GRAFTON ~ Mr. - purchased tie
business ~ his father Later he gained
entire control 10y purchasing the part
ncrs luerest aud has since conducted
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Jointly representing wholesale and re-
tail establishment
In the various departments a corps Of
able representatives are found, mum
herring among the list are Miss Lizzie
Gordan, charge Of millinery; =. d
uTner, bookkeeper; T = Marshall, John
Hogan and Robert Helm, statesmen.
Mr.. Marshall Is the head man in the dry
goods and clothing department Mr., HO-
gan acts in the same capacity in the gro
Gerry and hardware department. In the
possession OF this splendid business
Hickman certainly has Just reason to
feel proud, as IL Is one of very few to be
represented in towns that have no claim
TO the term city. The mammoth stacks
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r. C.. WARD q co.
Wholesale Dealers in Fish.

Among the tgudlcrs Of FISH from this
point II the firm Of =. c. Ward a Co
They deal nearly exclusively In the Reel
Foot Lake product. consequently the
most Of their handling Is OF the game
spc les principally black bass or trout.
ard several other grades, such as the
lake affords. also finds their way to mar
kct through this finn They differ some
what from other dealers here, as they
are fishermen. and have regularly en-
ployed men to look Pfter the nets, traps.
lines and other numerous devices en-
piuyed to capture the fnny tribe.
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r. T. TYLER.
Attorney at Law.

Among The meg whom Fulton county
has produced and sent forth into bus
mess life none have won a more dlstin-
guished success than the subject OF this
article lie laid a good strong tounda-
ton in the schools OF his home county
and la'er graduated from the Kentucky
Military institute He was admitted 20
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HICK M AN BANK.

A Magnificent Financial lnsti-
tution-Capital stock $4,000
Surplus $4,000. Undivided
Profits $4,OOO-R. r. Tyler.
President; w. c. Johnson.
Cashier.
The same conservatism that charac-
terizes the town OF Hickman Is eXem-
plified in the history and management
az her oldest financial institution
The bank was Incorporated In the year
OF 1856. with its present capital stock
10000 with r. T Tyler, president, and
r. l. Alexander. cashier. Later Mr.
Tyler was succeeded by r. Buchanan as
president. and Mr. W. G. Johnston was
elected TO the Office OF cashier by the