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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

WV. Webber arrived here Monday from
Oregon on a visit to his brother, NJ. Web
her. The brothers had not seen each 9th
or for 26 years, and it is needless to say
the meeting was joyous one.-Kincaid
Dispatch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Last week, we failed to mention visit
from an old friend, John Cook, of Sugar
Valley. Mr.. Cook is one of the prosper
Gus farmers of the county---or as near
prosperous as any Of them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

The lightning did considerable damage
last Friday morning. O. Il. Adams oil
house was struck and tore mp consider
able, the lightning missing the oil tanks
by Il very few inches
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

The transport boat, City of Pckin,
sailed yesterday for the Philippine islands,
with 1000 troops under command of
Gen. Merit, who will be the military gov
crnor of the islands
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Heavy rains fell all over the state, Sun
day, and Sunday night, and CONSIDER
able damage was done to railroad
bridges. The train on the Missouri Pa
citic main line came here from Osawat-
omie, Monday. taking the X. n & d.
tratk from Garrett to Lomax.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Vim. Spencer came over from Missouri
theaatter part of last week, ON visit to
his brothers, Jesse and Tom.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

y Mrs. E. Burt went to Ottawa, Mon
day. From Ottawa she goes to Gard
ner and Olathe. She has a class in art
needle work In each place.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Miss frankie Bruner left, Monday,
for Pittsburgh, Pa, on visit. Frank
Handy accompanied her as far as Kan
sas C;tv
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Lightning struch W. II. Lacy's resi-
dence, Friday morning, doing consider
able damage to the building,an stunned
his little daughter
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

K. c. Taley and daughter Attic went
to Kansas City last Fniday on visit to
7. B. Walston and wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

3. s. Irwin was up from Rich township
Saturday for the first time since Novem-
Der, and paid us visit. Sam is dcvot-
ing his whole time to farming and stock
raising.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Good corned beef at Throws, only &,
per pound.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Mcsdames Nellie Nichols Allie Hills
and Dora Scott, went to Fl. Scott, Mon
day, to attend the grand lodge Of the
of the Rathbone Sisters.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Miss Irene Shrake, who has been visit
ing friends at Paola and Spring Hill, re-
turned home, Monday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

DO you want to buy or sell farm?
See or write J. H. Slicer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Two steers belonging to Phil PARROT
were struck by lightning and killed Fri
day morning, in the pasture on the
Stevens farm
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

c. H. Morford has retired from the
Bush City skiinming station, and has
gone to Parker, where he is superintend-
ing the building of a creamery for Geo
F. Rose, and he will take charge OF it
when finished
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Mrs. Frank Brown and Miss Belle
Hollingshead went to Kansas City, Mon
dav, on a visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20
Lone Elm.

viii Newcomb, of Welda, was in town
Saturday,
The Elm House proprietor made a
journey to lola Tuesday.
Miss Maud Ginbey is visiting her sis
ter in Gallia.
Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Kellogg, of Ozark
township, were in town, Tuesday.
Miss Nina Carrier, who came home
with her sister last summer, will return
home next week to Berwick, Ill.
T. {. Mcdowell shipped hogs to Kan
sas City, last Tuesday.
W. W. Weber, of Oregon, is visiting
his brother, Myron, of kincad. He Wis
tied his nephew, T. G. Webber, of this
place, few days ago
DIR. A. NJ. Davis. of Colony, is attend
ing Jerry Lewis little child. 1t is very
sick with catarrhal fever
Miss Grace Ginbey was the guest of
Miss Edith Ferguson, over Sunday.
The Laharpe boys were home over
Sunday.
The G. A. X and W. X. c, went on a
fishing excursion to Deer creek, last Sat
urday.
Rev Stalcy, cf Gridley, will deliver the
memorial address here. Memorial Sun
day, May 20.
Rev. Foust, of lola, will deliver the
Decoration day address.
Mr.. Foster, of Blue Mound, purchased
$500 dollars worth of the tcathery tribe
here last week. and shipped them to
Chicago, Monday.
Ed n. Mcdowell has Il, position as
book keeper for Swift g. Co., of Kansas
City.
Rev. Stslcy, of Gridley, was in town,
Tuesday evening
Miss Clara Alexander of Wdda town
ship, is visiting friends in Kansas City.
Her sister Mamie is comming home
from Illinois, this week, after year,
absence.
Mrs. John Mitchell is expected home
from Marysvillc, Ohio, this week.
A train load of mules passed through
Garrett on the X. n. & d., Tuesday, ON
be loaded on ships there and sent to Ma
Mia to Admiral Dewey.
ID. p Stevenson left his team standiag
unhtched at his flax house near the Mo.
Pacific depot, Wednesday, and they were
frightened by the west bound passenger
train and ran north to the public square,
being stopped by the hitchrack No
damage was done except the breaking of
neck-yoke.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Misses Fine Shoes, little out of style,
worth 81 20 for soc at Green's.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Lace curtains cleaned and stretched by
experienced help at the Garnett Steam
laundry.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20
New Furniture Store.
NORTH SIDE SQUARE.

= We have just opened up large stock of&
@NEW FURNITURE, direct from the factory, =
Sin the building west OF Anderson's lmple= e
@ment house, in Garnet. Everything in the&
@house is paid for, and every article is marked e
SHOWN to Bedrock. =
. Our Prices Will Surprise You. =
= We are selling goods below Kansas City,
Zprices. We carry no sfoddy goods. Ev=
Zerything is we'll made and first=cass in ev-&
Zery respect. We have no special Headers =
Z0r 'baits" leach article is a bargain. =
= 1t is unnecessary to give list OF goods
Zor prices. We want you to come in and
Zget acquainted, see the goods and get prices, =
Sand we know you will buy ii you need any 9
Zthing in the way of Furniture, Carpets, q
Curtains, Springs, Mattresses, Pictures, etc. q
ZAll we ask is for you to come and see. The
Zgoods will sell themselves, because the&
lprices are right. Yours truly, e
~ PVT, Ups North Side Furniture Store. Y
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Hon John ". poore, OF Mound City,
was in town last Saturday, and paid
this office friendly visit,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

J. M. Caldwell shipped couple of cars
of cattle to Kansas City, Monday night
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Found--a bunch of keys and button
hooks at the Santa Fe depot. Owner
can have them by calling at this office
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Walter Hunt spent Sunday in Blue
Mound.
Mrs. Ella Row was up from Osawat-
omie over Sunday.
"Uly" Hannum made a business trip
to Ottawa, Monday.
Capt. Mitchell, of Greeley, transacted
business in Garnett, Monday.
Edwin T, Metcalf of Colony, has Sc
cured pension of Sc per month.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Fred Trigg spent Sunday with his
parents.
Miss Anna Hutchison went to Topeka
last Friday, on visit
Geo. Smith and wife went TO Osawat-
omic Monday afternoon.
John Vaughn has gone to ST. Louis, to
take a course III embalminC.
Ladies Fine Shoes a little out Of date,
worth 50 90 for roc at Grcene's.
California Hams only 712c per pound
at Throws, northeast corner square.
Green Dive, of Blue Mound, visited
friends in this city the first of the week.
Thos, Holiday came over from Bur
lington, Sunday, on visit to his family
We understand that the Anderson
county soldiers are on their way to Ma
Mia
Mary Ryan, residing near Greeley was
adiudgcd insane in the probate court,
Monday.
Miss Carrie Rover, who has been visit
ing friends at Fit Scott, returned home,
Monday.
Ed VOORHEES, and wife arrived from
Litchcn, Tenn. Sunday, on a visit to his
parents.
Jennie McClain, the little girl who had
an arm amputated some weeks ago, re-
turned home, Monday.
]. l.. Wagstatf and Others went to Fl
Scott, Monday, to attend the f. of r.
grand lodge. Judge Stein went, Wedncs-
day
Ensign Worth Baglcy, who was killed
on the torpedo boat Winslow, was
buried at Raleigh, n. {. He was the
first officer killed in the war
Mcsdames Nellie Nichols, Allie Hills
and Dora Scott, went to Fl. Scott, Mon
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Ensign Worth Baglcy, who was killed
on the torpedo boat Winslow, was
buried at Raleigh, n. {. He was the
first officer killed in the war.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Miss Myrtle Brown returned from To-
peka, Monday, where she has been visit
ing for several DAYS
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Oliver Jacobs, of Paola, visited X. 5
Ayres and family the first of the week
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

J. L. Wagstaii and Others went to Fit
Scott, Monday, to attend the f. of =.
grand lodge. Judge Stein went, Wedncs-
day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

A knot is equal to about one and
one -sixth miles.
Judge A. w. Benson will deliver the
Decoration day address here.
We learn that Bert Berry is buglcr in
the Fit Scott company of volunteers
Geo Adamson. of Lincoln township,
paid us ncighborly visit last Saturday.
Mrs. Thos. Collins. of Lincoln town
ship, who has been quite sick, is conva-
descent.
Miss Edith Capper went to Topeka,
last Friday, to visit her brother, Arthur
Cappcr, and wife
Roy and Ola Miller were over from
near kincaid. the latterpart of last week
visiting friends.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Green Dive, of Blue Mound, visited
friends in this city the first of the week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

The city council passed an ordinance
last Monday evening authorizing the
grading and macadamizing the streets
around the square.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Jennie McClain, the little girl who had
an arm amputated some weeks ago, re-
turned home, Monday
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

California Hams only 712c per pound
at Tidrow's, northeast corner square.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Thos. Holiday came over from Bur
lington, Sunday, on visit to his family
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-05-20

Ladies Fine Shoes. little out OF date,
worth So 90 for Zoe at Grccne's.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
CASH BUYER OF GRAIN.
The Humboldt Elevator Mills-W. J.
Pickell, Proprietor-Grain and Seeds
Chop and Corn Meal-Corn and
Flax Seed II Speciality.

The numerous advantages possessed
by the city of Humboldt as IA trading
center aud tn. euiiab lily of thu soil
Of Allan county for the produc ion of
corn, flax and other grains has been
the means of attracting kindred in
dustries to locate in Humboldt. An
important aid To the farmer in mar
keting of his cereal ~ n reliably ably
managed elevator.
la this connection we would direct
attention to the Humboldt Elevator
Mills conducted by w. j. Pickell,
and which since being in his hands
has deserved and obtained the conf
dence of the farmers of A Hen county
and all who have had business deal
ings with him. The above elevator
was established ab,ut 1885 and is of
the dimensions OF 60x00 feet having a
capacity OF 10000 bushels. MIR. Pick
ell Is u constant bIyer of all kinds OF
grain for cash and the fact that he IL
indirect touch with all grain centers
gives him ample outlet for his pro-
duet. There is also quite an eXclus-
i've business done in seed, this being
the largest seed distributing point in
the county. Mr.. Pickell, the present
proprietor has had the elevator over
IA year. He is IA Canadian by birth
but has resided in Allen county over
nine years. Prior to coming to Hum
boldt he was in lhe employ of A. w.
Beck. of Io.a, In the same line. Mr..
Pickell is known all over Allen coun-
~ as man of straightforward prin.
ciples, and one whose methods OF bus.
iness gain him the respect of his pat
rons. In Taternal orders he belongs
to the Modern Woodmen and Frater-
nal Aid.
Before marketing your crop com.
mu nicate with Mr.. Pickell and thus
you will be sure of obtaining the
highest market price and u straight
deal.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

Large oaks from litt'c acOrns
scrbes he bu 1iness career of Ernst
Bros. ~ c.. Eleven years ago they
artsd in IA hay bales, with "a capital
comp ised chiefly of pluck aud a repl.
tatiol for Integrity. Careful manage
m lent aud assidu Ius industry gradual.
~ put their business ON II strong ii
nancial basis aud its growth sud ex.
pansion has been rapid and cure.
AT one time they had some fourteen
hay presses aud crews in the fields.
Commencing TO buy from out. iders,
they have worked up the mon eXtsns-
i've bu ,iuess IN his line IN this y, lou
of Kansas, aud their operatio 4s now
cover radius of 100 miles around
Humboldt. They have handled this
year All aggregate of 900 car loads of
hiy and grain, an average Of from 60
t. 100 ears per month. Their bust
ness rs buyers aud shippers has
reached such great dimensions in re-
cant years that they have gradually
Q inqnished the hay baling operations
which once formed 80 important a
part of the business, aud will p'obab-
ly discontinue that feature entirely
In thu future. Tie storage ware
houses % Ernst Bros. d Co. include
Grain warehouse, no X 50 feet in di-
mansions 10 # high, and three hay
warehouses. two of which are "a x 60
feet, IL feet high, the oth-r being 90
x 40 feet and ut eq IA height. Their
building, give full facilities for the
rapid AMI rcbnnmicsl hand ing of Ihe
products dealt it, shipments are
IN ,de to local points and an establish
ed trade has he ~ built up. In alb
sorbing to 80 large AN extent the crops
of Allen county farmers, Ernst BROS.
d Co., in m small degree contribute
to the general prosperity of our
peope,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
AN IMMENSE BUSINESS.
Hardware, Agricultural Implements,
Wagons and Buggies, etc.-Harry
Bragg's Humboldt Establishment
Carries an Enormous Stock, and En-
joys Heavy Trade-History of its
Growth.

Prominent among the representa-
have contributed largely to the well
fare and commercial prosperity of this
community is the extensive hardware
establishment of Mr.. Harry Bragg. In
all cities there are certain firms re-
garded as leaders whose influence in
their respective lines is paramount,
and in hardware, agricultural inple-
ments, etc, this house is entitled to a
leading and foremost position. It's
history has been one of constant
growth, and it fills highly import
ant part in the general commerce OF
this section.
Established by its present proprie-
tor in 1876 as tin shop, it gradually
branched out into other lines. In Il
short time hardware was added, fol-
lowed by agricultural implements,
and within few years anything from
Il tin cup to threshing machine could
he found in stock. For about ten
years Mr.. J. p. johnson was associa ted
with Mr.. Bragg in the business under
the firm name of Johnson :& Bragg,
but since 1856 it has been under Mr..
Bragg's sole ownership. The build
ings utilized are many in number in
Guiding main store building 75X42
feet in Dimensions, Il buggy repository
25Xll7 feet, II main warehouse 2SXl00
feet and several smaller warehouses;
In the hardware stock which includes
both heavy and shelf goods in endless
variety, a speciality is made of stoves,
and among the exclusive makes hand
led are the justly celebrated "Quick
Meal' steel range which has no super
ior, and the world-known "Garland"
and superior" stoves.
Any and everything in the way of
farm implements is shown, including
the leading makes of plows, etc, and
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

Mr. Bragg is the Humboldt agent for
Nicholas d Shepard and Reese thresh-
ing machines which have gained u
reputation i'm this section. In buying
alWagon or buggy IL is best common
sense prudence to buy the best, and
there are offered the products of stan
dard manufacturers The Studebal<er
Balm, Birdscll and the celebrated John
Deer steel wagons. and the Studebak-
or, kcyser Bros. and Perry bugges,
besides other makes, are the choice Of
iered purchasers. During the past
few years the annual business of this
concern has aggregated SlO,000. Mr..
Bragg Is also an extensive seed and
grain dealer, buying flax, timothy,
clover and millet, and to facilitate this
branch of his business interests some
three large warehouses are required.
\ few words about the personality
of MIR. Bragg will prove of interest.
Born in Shropshire, England, Feb. 8,
1880, he moved to Bellevue, Ia, i'm 1853
and there grew to manhood, learning
the timers trade and being associated
with his father in the butcher bust
ness. lie came to humboldt in 1870,
working at his trade as "A timer for
six years before embarking i'm business
for himself. His success in life may
be attributed to careful business man
agement and untiring industry, and Is
fully described. Mr.. VIM. Bragg, his
father, though at the mature aye of7G,
sees many years ofactivity before him
Mr.. Bragg, ST., taught school in his
youth, afterwards going into the
butcher business i'm Iowa, and has al
ways led an industrious life. In 1863
D he was bOokkeeper in the quarter
masters department at FIT. Russell,
Wyo., under Col. CARING. He came
to Kansas in 1862 taking up claim
in Neosho county which he still holds.
The books of this concern which are in
his charge, are marvellously neat in
appearance, his handwriting showing
no indication of advanced years.
Mr.. Bragg conducts similar though
smaller business in Savonburg with
the additional department of furniture
and undertaking.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
CliAS. SIIAFFN Err.
A Thoroughly Responsible Real Estate
Dealer, Humboldt, Kansas.

Prominently engaged in placing le-
fore visitors and homes eekers oppor-
tuniles for acquiring real estate upon
favorable basis Is the gentleman
whose name forus the caption of this
article. Mr.. Shaffner is one of Hum
boldt's representative men, of stand
ing In the community which invites
confidence. He is thoroughly identi-
fled with our city's best interests, and
his perfect possibility and integ-
rity Is unquestioned.
Mr.. Shafner desires to correspond
with investors considering the locat.
ion of small factories. Sites aud gas
will be furnished such enterprises
free, and no other locality offers bet
ter inducements for cheap production.
As will he seen by the perusal of the
main article on Humboldt in this is
sue, the shipping facilities are excel
lent and the town Is surrounded by
fertile back country, rapidly growing
in population, The manufactures
who locate in Humboldt Is not de-
pendant upon present trade conditions
favorable as they may seem, but is
starting plant that will expand year
by year as the country territory
grows in wealth, population and re-
quirements. There is large market
Tor goods of all kinds at the present
time.
fyou contemplate erecting a can.
ming factory, paper mill or flax mill
or any small factory 1t will undoubt-
eddy be to your Interests to commune
cate with Chas. ShafI'ner, Humboldt,
Kans., dealer In farm lands and city
property.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23
FAVORED
..''' HUMBOLDT.
The Oldest Settlement of Allen
County and One of the Oldest
in the State.

Natural Gas Resources-Humboldt Offers a
Field Of Lucrative Investment for Manu-
featuring Enterprises-Small Factories
Rather Than Shelters Desired-Located
on the East Bank of the Neosho River, in
the Western Part of Allen County, Hum
boldt is Surrounded by a Fertile Farming
Sectional Town of Two Thousand Peo-
pie, Progressive and Enterprising
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

boldt, and Is well worthy of its stand.
ing in the journalistic field Mr.. Nc
Elroy Is now HumbOldts efficient
pos master. He is the oldest editor
in continuous srries IN tho state. The
m chanictl department Of the Union
ha' for The past thirteen years been
in the charge of Mr.. Jesse Btlk-r.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-12-23

W omen ana tnlIu en-.
The magnitude aud extent of the
commercial interests of Humboldt can
in no way be better judged than by
personal visit to its leading business
houses After making spch Il tour of
Inspection. the conclusion il newt
SIZED community can better or more
IA orable showing be made. The
Tact becomes apparent that Humboldt
possesses many res p nsible and rpli-
able concerns, whose able manage
ment, enterprising efforts, and extens-
i've business operations impurt II fe.l
iugIrf confidence and security in the
stability of her mercantile life, and
fpremos, among stores OF this charsc-
ter the immense business house of B.
=. Smith must he mentioued. The
stock carried is u diversified one, EN-
hracing all the materials and flushed
e ,rments which enter into the ntces.
stiles for wear of men, women aud
children. On display in wei nigh
endless proiu-ou are dry goods, Goth.
ing, bros and shoes, no ions, hats
AMI caps, etc each departm ,nt show
ing vi lie ra' g. of choice in colOr,
texture, style aud price. The sales
room used is 50Xl20 feet in dimensions
with high l6.feet ceiling. admitting
of perfect ventilation aud light facili-
ties. \ corps OF seven employees in.
sures an Absence of long waits and
makes shopping pleasant. The OPP
portunily to select from $50, 900 stock
means something to purchasers; 1t
means satisfaction with your pur-
chase understandable where the choice
is limited.
This large enterpri-e, verltable
mporium, is the outgrowth of four
teen years IF assduous effort. MI.
Smith came here from Cherryvale,
where he had been in business, and
Established in Humboldt with stock
aggreGstIng value of some $3, 900,
across the street from his pre- sent
store, in y sslesrOom 22x75 feet I'm di.
meusions. Then two employees only
were required. That was in 1884. In
1886 he novel into The Pratt building,
occupying larger store and increas-
ing his employees to three From
there he moved to his present locati N
and 1t is none too large, every foot of
available sales space being utilized.
The large trade accord, d him is the
best possible proof Of the publc's APP
probation of enterprise and progress
coupled with CORE It business meth
DDS Trade IL received from the ppo-
pie of three counties. MIR. Smith Is II
native of ri miugton, New Je say,
first entering mercantile life, how
ever, in Kansas City, in the large
home of Bullene, Moore q Emery,
now The Emery BIrd-Thsyer Co Az
ter about year with that house, he
entered the employ Of Dsgge,t . Il
Smith, where he remained fnr two
years. lie Wa subsequently with
the wholesale house Of the Tootle-
Hanna " Company for five yesrs.
The business training he recesved
during these years made possible the
successful management of his own
mercantile ventures, and has been in
valuable in his extended dealing.