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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
b. +. BLAZER 4 co.
Dealers in Lumber and Builders Sup
plies, Paints, Oils, Etc.-S. T. Green,
Manager.

The lumber trade il usually one of
paramount Importance in most com
munites, and is especially 30 IN La
Harpe; owing to the extended build
Ing operations made imperative by
the advancement and progress of the
town. La Harpe's geographical posi-
ton will undoubtedly make IT the
distributing center for Il large and
populous back county, aside from
the purely local trade. Recognizing
the coming commercial Importance OF
the town. b. f.. Baker ~ Co, who
now conduct eleven yards, established
u branch OF its lumber business here
last March, utilizing lot lODXl25
feet in dimension. A lam Der shed
lSxl25 feet msures Il dry stock, aud it
il supplemented by warero0m l6XlS
feet for the storage of paints, oils, etc.
aud an office building l4x2S feet.
A bout 80 cars of lumber IL kept con
stantly on hand, being replenished as
rapidly as sold. Estimates are glad
ly furnished, and no order Will be
found beyond the capacity Of the
yard; neither is any so small as to he
beneath notice. "Giant City" ready
mixed and "Rubber" paints are
specialties
The courteous manager, Mr.. ). T..
Green, has been with the company
for some time past, and is building up
in La Harpe an extensive tIade. He
came here from Blue Mound, where he
represented the company in similar
capacity. No necessity exists for GO
ing past La Harpe for anything in
the building line, and the prices Will
be found correct In every particular.
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LA HARPE-COntinued.
w. q. LENHART d co.
La Harpe is Indeed Fortunate in Pos
sessing this Mammoth Hardware
Establishment.

The hard ware trade 'necessa riiy
forms very important feature i'm the
general commerce Of La Harpe, and
here many of A merica' $ leading hard
ware manufacturers ale ably repre-
sented by w. o. Lenhart d Go.
Though the La Harpe branch of this
company has been doing bus mess
only since last April, II large trade
is already enjpyed, and the stock
carried, much of 1t includes heavy,
shelf and builders hardware, is fully
equal TO any possible demand, aggre
eating from $4,000 to 5000 in value.
The premises utilized are 2lxS0 feet in
dimension, supplemented by ware.
room for storage purposes 2OX24 feet.
In the near future AN extensive liue
of furniture will be added to the
stock. w. q. Lenhart d Co. are the
outgrowth of Leuhart Bros. d Co., II
firm which came into existence i'm
1886. The change of name was made
six years ago, when J. +. Firestone,
who now manages the La Hacpe
establishment, became member of
the finn. Aside from this store the
company conducts an extensive estab.
lishmeDt in Mt. Hope, Kansas.
Mr.. w. o. Lenhart, the senior
m 'mber, dsvotes his attention to the
Mt. Hope interests, which includes
the sale Of drugs, jewelry, stationery,
ETC., besides hardware. Mr.. Lenhart
has always taken a deep interest in
fraternal and benevolent orders, and
in addition to being 32d degree
Mason, is IA number of the Odd Eel
lows, knights of Pythiss, A. o. u.
w. and Modern Woudmen Mr. j f..
Firestone il II native OF Ohio, but for
80 years was II resident of Indiana,
prior to removing to Kansas Ii years
ago. He is prime mover in the
effort to establish a local lodge of odd
Fellows in La Harpe, and has been Il
member of that order for the past %
years. He is also affiliated with the
Masons, A. o. u. w. and Frsternal
Aid.
The extensive property interests In
La Harpe of w. o. Lenhart u Co.
shows their faith in the glowing
future of he town. 1t IL through the
efforts of such citizens that progress
lie made possible.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

STATE but has ljveI in Kansas some
years, coming here from Eureka Two
years ago. Having served long ap.
premiership in The large eastern
cities, he is II practical plumber in
every sense of the word, and ii Is his
able work and accommodating bust
ness methods that make him popular.
The Horton Plumbing Company is
prepared to make estimates and takes
contracts on all kinds Of work in It's
line, and citizens who contemplate
having improvements or repairs made
would do well to consult this firm.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

When IL was considered that much
is turned out represents labor, The
Importance of the lumber interests of
this country becomes apparent. The
growth OF lola and the advantages
il possesses as II distributing center
are evidenced by its eXistensive lum-
her interests. The ranks of the bust
ness firms in this line have been
strengthened recently 10y the addition
of the above yard which possesses un-
surpas sed facilities for handling lum-
her and can always quote satisfactory
prices on everything in that line,
whe' her it he lumber, lathes, shingles
doors, sash, blinis, mouldings, etc,
The dimensions OF he yard are 100
100 feet, and it is fitted up in II man
ner suitable for preserving the stock
from the effects of the weather.
Mr.. E. j. Schwartz, the proprietor,
j. "a native Missourian. He came to
Kansas in 1855, locating at Wichita
where he was in the same line of
business under the firm name of
Schwartz Bros. He sold out his In
teres SITS in that firm to come to lola.
Mr., schwartz, long experience in the
lumber business places him in POI
sitlon where he can obtain bedrock
prices from the leading mills He
has commenced business in oUr city
with the policy OF giving his patrons
every possible advantage as to price
and quality, together with slraig hit
forward dealing.
Since being in our midst he has
done good amount of trade and his
operations are steadily increasing,
genial and accommodating by nature,
MIR. Schwartz starts out under the
most favorable auspices and is bound
to achieve success. Secure prices
from him before ordering anything In
his line as they will be found most
reasonable.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

Great oaks from little acorns grow
Is living monument of what one can
he come in time. 70 have Il success
ful business 1t must grow, AZ fl ON an
acorn, "a tiny thing, until it gathers
strength and solidity, and then its
far reaching arms cover II large terri
tory for trade.
AS 1t is with the acorn so II is with
business enterprises, aud this above
store is an illustration of the truth of
the above maxim, for since opening
its doors Tor business, twenty years
ago, its trade has surely and steadily
increased until It's patrons are found
not only in our city but every part of
the county.
The store which is of the dimensions
of 20 10y 100 feet is located on The West
Side of Square, aud is stocked with a
complete line of staples and fancy
groceries. In this department is to
he found only goods of Standard
quality and well known Brands.
The department containing queens
ware, silverware, lamps, crOckery
and cutlery is one of the most altrac.
tive in the city, in fact 1t Is seldom
you see such an extensive variety out
side of metropolitan cities. There is
u so fine line of tinware
MIR. Bartes employs an average of
three assistants, and wagons ensure
the prompt delivery Of all article :
purchased.
The care and attention which Is De-
voted to The selection Of the stock in
this house and the very reHs Unable
prices ut which goods are sold has
gained and maintained II steady pat
rOnage.
Mr.. r. NJ, Balte's is native Of
Ohio, but has resided in \ Hen county
for thirty eight years Prior To the
commencement OF this business he
was farming and il still interested m
real estate IN this section. lie il n
man imbued with modern and pro
gressive ideas and has kept every
thing tight up to date, well knowing
that it is low prices, straight forward
dealing and the best OF goods thai
keep him in the front rank.
Bartels is Il popular trading center
and you want something nice fol
the holidays just call and see his i'm
mense display.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
Bartel's Block. 1898. E n

supplies, etc, Will delight the eye of
the lover of the chase and rod The
careful housewife viii find the hest
ANA latest tinwarc in which 10 mould
her pastry and other daintlcs tor the
coming holiday season.
Messrs Bartels d son buy every
thing for cash, and can therefore offer
goods at prices that simply DEFY COM
petition.
Looking through The entire estab.
lishment, including salesroom and
/ shops, one soon becomes aware of the
fact that nothing but shrewd judy
ment, together with energy and en-
terprise, could build up Il magnificent
business like the above, which in adj
dition TO the active supervision of the
| proprietOrs, demands the services Of
/ four assistants.
The firm consists of Mr.. W. l..
Bartels and his son, w u. Bartels,
both of whom are well known TO all
our old settlers. Mr.. Bartels, senior,
is native Of the buckeye Staten
but has lived in this section OF Kansas
thirty.eight years. During this time
he spent many years rs harness
maker ana after this five years were
years were passed in The revenue SER
vice collecting money for "Uncle
sam" Then he started the hard.
ware business and his honorable trad
ing has gained him the confidence of
the citizens of a lien county. After
many years business career he holds
that confidence more firmly than ever.
Mr.. Bartels is IA much esteemed cili-
zen having been twice honOred with
the office of Mayor of the city Of lola
His efforts in conducting his store are
ably seconded by his son, Mr.. w. u.
Bartels, who unites with his father
in attending to the wants of patrons
and Is young man ls popular In the
community, being "worthy son of u
worthy sire.n
This firm not only carries COM
plete and elegant stock, but conducts
its business upon the most approved
and advanced methods and principles
and In supplying the needs of Allen
county it secures for them the latest
and best Of goods at bed rock prices.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

most able citizens, and 1t is thus the
p ofe.s on Of law have attracted TO it,
ranks men of more than average abil-
t.. The bar of lola has number
ell among its members many men
whose careers have been credit to
the profession, and among them do
we find the subject Of our sketch,
Judge J. f. Thompson. He Ia ma
tive son of Indiana. and received his
education in the public schools. In
1881, when only sixteen years of age,
he enlist ed In the 34th Indiana Infan-
try, and served to the end Of the war.
1t Ia W tn pardonable pride that he
p lints to the fact that all that time
WAS served as a private.
Choosing law rs his profession, he
W 9nt to Anderson, Ind, to begin lis
study under the supervision of his
brother, aud after a few years of stu
dious devotion TO his chosen uork, he
was admitsed to the bar in 1868. His
first location was in Ottewa, Illinois,
where he practiced for five years,
from IA to 10, Our sunny state next
attracted him. and he come to Nema-
ha county where he prscticed his pro-
fession continually until his location
In our thriving city of lola during
'07. The judgerhas- been lifelong
Democrat and has held several offices.
i'm 1882 having served as probate Judge
of Nemaha county for one term, and
was elected district judge of the 22nd
district in 1890 In the discharge of
the duties of these offices he brought
t. bear the same conservative iudg-
ment, earneet effort, and skillful legal
talent that has characterized his pre-
fessiOnal career here. Ga the recon-
mendation of Governor Humphrey he
was appointed to position OF honor
as an alternate Columbian commits
sioner.
During the short period of Judge
Thompson's residence in lola he has
acquired "a fiue practice and gained
many friends. He is man of integ-
rity and lerprise, good citizen,
aud no one enjoys Il greater amount
of esteem both in public and private
life than the subject OF our sketch.
Judge Thompson IA present fills the
position ofcity attorney.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

The past twenty years have re-
corded, as experi-nce shows, noted
advance in sanitary appliances and
the construction of plumbing work.
For instance, instead of the old morn.
ing plunge In n wCoien or tin tub, 1t
IL now enamel or solid porcelain. Iu-
stead of The water cl0set being made
of simple receiver, 1t In now con.
stiucted on scientific principles, and
nothing else prevails in the construc-
tion of all modern appliances. BY
the use of the principle of espionage
In the construction of water closets,
you do not need any artificial flushing
aud the like in order to make them
work properly. lostts are now
cleaned and secured to degree never
before reached by the old receiver.
A II this means freedom from disease
aud consequent DOCTORS bills. The
The best plumbers are now advo-
eating the use of the hesl mstt rials by
their patrons, especially the material
that is used for the piping u! the con-
cealed work. A firm that stands
prominent in recommending and CON
structing modern sanitary plumbing
IL that OF the Horton Plumbing Com
paDy, OF lola, Kan. They undertake
all kinds of plumbing and gas fitting,
also everything in the line of steam
heating or wafer fitting. In their
show room there is an assortment of
gas fixtures aud porcelain bath tubs
which they claim to he the best in the
county. An average of Fix are en-
ploytd, and the work executed speaks
for SELF. The company IL owned by +.
j. Horton End Harry sleeper, both of
whom are represented elsewhere in
this edition-.Mr. Horton, in counec-
tion with his well drilling business,
and Mr.. Sleeper a. memberof Sleeper
d Son, furniture dealers. The bust.
ness is managed by Mr. q. V. Hep
bum, who " an expert ut the trade.
He Is u native OF the "Keyst0pa
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

Sweets to the sweet Many "a
true word is spoken in JEST but the
above is no jest when speaking of the
candy store, ice cream and oyster
parlor of Mrs. Thomsuh's, located in
Reck Block IL East Ma lisnn street.
These premises are fitted in the most
tasteful manuer,and aIeOf the dimen-
sons of 2Ox75 feet.
Everything is bright and clean,
while the ice cream aud oyster parlnr
is most delightful accompaniment
% "A neat salesroUm.
Mrs Thomson earries large line
of home made candies and 1t is here
HCu fluid the choicest and freshest Of
Feuch boubous, chocolates and cream
candies. The increasing business
which Mrs. rhom. ou does, keeps her
constantly restocking her store, 50
consequently, her goods can he re-
lied upon as being the freshest. Her
ice cream and oy sters are served in
the most inl iting style, and are of
the finest quality, aud the variety
presented serves To increase the popu-
lality of this establishment. one
excellent feature OF this business is
tie entering department, as Mrs.
Thomson undertakes the furnishing
of ices, ice cream, sherbels, etc, for
diuners, banquels, parties and the
like.
We would advise the citizens of
lola and Allen county to purchase
their confectionery where they know
everything is fresh, pure and good,
and where the most polite attention
Is given to customers. All this you
will receive at the lola, Candy Kitch
on This was established last MAY
by Mrs. j. l.. Thomson who came
here from Manhatten and success is
rewarding her efforts.
II you wish to pay Il tribute to that
"sweet girl of yours" go to the lola
Candy Kitchen and procure suit
able offering, namely, Sweets to the
SWEET
HOLIDAY. GOODS.
This Is feature in.Whlch the lola
Candy Kitchen expects to excel.
Their stock of fancy boxes Of French
creams, bonbons, etc, will only be re-
ceived few days before the holiday s
in order to have everything perfectly
fresh.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

They were good i'm their time and
place, but the new requirements of
the present have rendered them obso.
lete and the cry has bsen, "give us
something Iew.n No nation has done
this more than ours, and no indiviu-
ual undertaking more than the above
firm.
This establishment was opened eight
years ago. Their commodious prem
ises are located on the south side of
the square, lola. and are of the dimen-
sions 22xl20 feet, also basement
which is finished II for gas fitting
and plumbing shop Besides this
shop, there IL another for doing all
kinds OF tinwOrk, such as roofing,
spouting etc, the firm undertaking
contracts for the same. They carry Il
most extensive stock OF hardware,
which we regret space prevents US
ftom detailing, but most prominent
do we find the celebrated Bridge a.
Beach, stoves and air tight heaters,
the "ROund Oak" psrlor stove and
the "Quick Meal" gas stove. These
are three Of their specialities. Their
full line OF sporting goods, including
fishing tackle, hsmmocks, base ball
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

we find a complete line of family gro
ceries, produce, dry goods, such rs
dress goods, gents furnishiug goods.
and after January |, 1890, full line
Of shoes will he carried.
The establishment is under able
and experienced management, Messrs.
Gross Il Eyler, who have been
associated In the same business
for eighteen years. They are both ma
tives OF Pennsylvania and have been
In Kansas since 1880. The firm runs
store at Bunker Hill, which is under
the management OF Mr.. Gross. An0th-
er was located at Dorrauce, Kansas,
un I was under the management of
Mr.. Eyler, until the firm decided to
start an establishment in our city,
when 1t was sold.
The location of the Cash Groc ry
and Dry Goods Store" is an excellent
one, and the undertaking is bound TO
thrive. MIR. Eyler looks after every
detail of their growing business in
person, aud the firms success will he
due ~ much to his energy, activity
aud foresight as to the splendid quail.
ity of their goods
Messrs. Gross " Eyler solicit share
Of the patronage of the people of lola,
and rs inducements they have to offer
first class goods, polite attention and
reasonable prices
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

A commercial traveller recently re-
marked, "Upon my first trip toa town
| invariably glance over the business
houses, and by them form very good
estimate of the standing of the bust
ness men of the place. And this Is
very true, for the local stores are the
arteries ola city, through which pour
the current of business, and if The ar
teries are in "a good healthy condition,
with stock abe to supply the de-
mand made on it, the city is bound to
be in an active and prosperous cOndi-
ton. This Is why we can safely say
that there Is no town in Southeastern
Kansas that has a brighter future
than lola.
The latest addition to our wide
awake, thoroughly up.to-date bust
ness houses in lola is that Of the above
establishment conducted by Gross a.
Eyler, and located on the west eide
of the public square, In a commodious
store-roOm OF the dimensions of 20xl00
feet. This place has just opened lite
doors for business, consequently the
stock lie of the latest and best that can
be procured In the market, while ev-
erything is sold at the most reason.
able prices, and for cash. II 10 here
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
Geo. E. Ferguson.

muneratlve investments. CITY lots
from $50 up to 81 900. while in farms
he has them from 40 acres to any de-
sired size, the prices ranging from SO
per acre. All of these he is open TO
sell or trade. In the fire and tornado
insurance he represents two very
solid companies; the "Hanover,' of
New YORK, and the "Providence," OF
Washington, ID. c. Mr.. Ferguson al
50 acts as "a collection agency and in
this line has been most successful se-
curing payment where many have
failed. 1t is over year since he
started this business and he has met
with the most catering success. He
came here from Iowa CITY and by en-
ergy and strictly hone st methods has
gained the confidence of the people.
MIR. Ferguson belongs TO the Wood
men OF the WOrli, i'm which he holds
the Office of clerk ard Is also X. =.
\ II Inquiries IA To the resources of
this section aud the opportunities for
Investment viii receive ready re-.
-pOuse.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
HE SELLS THE EARTH.
George G. Ferguson, Dealer in Real
Estate and Insurance Agent-Col-
Letting Agent-1ola, Kansas.

In ihi. review of thu present stand
lug OF lola and Allen county and ita
fulure prospects mention has been
made of the many firms constituting
the avenues of trade, and IL truly pre-
sents class of business men that
would be n credit H. any growing city.
IL this applies TO her merchants, how
much more so to the real estate man
who has labored earnestly to present
the many advantages of our section to
investors and has been The means of
attracting people here. In thir con-
nec'ion we would refer to Mr.. George
&. Ferguson, who, until: recently, was
member of the firm of Bry ant a.
Ferguson. Mr.. Ferguson does real
estate business in all it's branches,
and has for sale some choice city and
country properly that will prove re-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
DOES FINE WORK.
The lola Sheet Metal Works, East
Madison Street-Makers of Roofing,
Guttering, Cornice and All Kinds
of Sheet Iron Estimates Fur
nished.

The advancement of lola has pro-
ceeded steadily, and the place that
was once n sleepy town is fast travel
ing toward being metropolitan city.
with the growth Of the city, and the
location OF smelling plants, has come
the birth of kindred industries,
among them being the subject of our
sketch.
The lola Sheet Metal Works were
started over two years ago under the
name of Patterson u Thomas, and
came into the hands of the present
proprietor n few months ago. The
shops are of the dimensions of % by
80 feet are fitted with every modern
appliance necessary in an up-to-date
sheet metal works. This undertake
ing manufactures everything in the
line of roofing, guttering, cornice
work and everything where sheet
metal Is used, A fine trade is done,
three men being employed. Con.
tracts are taken for work on new or
old buildings.
Mr.. Ira l.. Patterson, the proprietor,
10 "a native of Illinois, but has been
fifteen years In this section. Prior to
starting these he was cont ractipg.
Mr.. Patterson 10 an enteTprIsing
honorable business man, whose sole
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
ENTERPRISE LEADS.

i. NJ. Bartels, Dealer i'm Groceries,
Queensware, Lamps, Cutlery, Silver
ware and Crockery-No. & South
Washington Avenue, lola, Kansas
See His Magnificent Display Of Goods
for the Holidays.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

In this progressive age the demand
on all sides IL for improvement and
dvancement, and people soon tire If
the crude, old fashioned styles aud
ideas prevalent ~ times gone 10y.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
AN ACQUISITION.

The Lumber Yard of T.. j. schwartz,
North Washington Avenue; lola,
Kansas - Dealer IN An Kinds of
Rough and Dressed Lumber, Doors,
sash and All Kinds of Interior
Building Materials Gencrally-All
Fresh Stockholm Prices;
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
A "SWEET" RESORT

Is That of Mrs. |. l.. Thompson, on
south Side Square, Iola--A Candy
Store, Oyster and Ice Cream Parlors
Fitted in the Most Appropriate Man
ner-Provides many Comforts-Ca-
tering Speciality.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

aim Is to please patrons and fulfill
his contracts to the letter
Estimates readily furnished on all
classes of work
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
{ JUDGE J. f. THOMPSON.
Prominent Attorney at = Law, lola,
Kansas.

Where the greatest honor is to be
gained at the cost Of unceasipg toll
and study, there will you find our
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
IT'S THE PROPER TIME.

To Trade With w. l.. Bartels d Son,
Dealers in Hardware, Stoves and
Ranges, Farmers Hand Tools and
Supplies, Sporting Goods Generally
South Side Square, lola, Kansas.