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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1898-06-03
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 trad
but 1t is a rare occasion that town the
size of Hickman affords a firm thdt
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
getber up to date goods would gIace 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 affabIe 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.
ccptionally low. Taking the dry goods
department we find on the counters all
the latest effects in dress goods, both
staple and novelties, The most recent
patterns in silk and all dress trimmings
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-sI,ss s.uonvIoossB sui moIJ uof. SuioJ'
nj Isq'JnJ uIulqo ueo pslselsfuI ssoqL
va 10 poiisd Suoi 2 IoJ uoHsxsl uoiJ
/ ly up-to-date, ..51s-2nTI ne :dusxe HIN
ever conforms with New To- sun
/ 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
.lislment 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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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 frst-class
establishment. Their stock of liter
azure embraces a general line of books
andp uSSsdicals. School books and school
supplies are special features, cataloguipg
as It 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
representation Of beauty being the Of
ferings of the latest introductions 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 commendabe 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, lie became assoCi-
ated with the business he is now identi-
fled 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-
commodate 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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COWGlLL & 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 indisrensa.
bic article. A 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 1t Cowgirl
G. 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
appellation.
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which disc harrovs, 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 and
khe two nearby states. 1t is an advRn.
tase offsradthe farpers of this sectio,
of the country that they cannot hell
but appreciate, as it places in their reach
the king of ali 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-
factuTers of the states, being perfect
in construction containing the best of
material and finished in the most eX-
Guisite style. Buggies, carriages. phae-
tons and carts of every description and
suitable to every demand is found in
the congregation and marked in price
to suit the pocket of all that desire a
vehicle large warehouse in close
proximity 10 the main building is used
for the storage of vehicles. Taking the
business in its entirety ii 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 IL 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
inhnd town dealers, as the saving in
transportation charges represents a
magnificent profit.
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" 20 uodr pslu7mw % I
The year 1880 s.-- ----Jes'-N9us pue
added to-the growing list which Tn
town of Hickman now has to its credit.
II was that entitled the Sanders x
Reeves Machinery Hall, and was estab-
lished by b. B. Sanders and f. f. Reeves,
two of Fulton county's highly respected
and popular business men, who for many
Years past have been identified with the
countys 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 a 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
be 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 be has been emf
nently successful, his every undertake
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 fTaught with all
minute technicslities that are associated
of farm implements and complicated
machinery. Although this business has
been established less than year, 1t has
already taken a place among the lead
ing business representations which war
rants the prediction that within very
short while II will have grown to greater
proportions. The energetic methods of
its proprietors having demonstrated the
fact that it fills place Of importance as
supplying the necessities of the farming
population of large section OF Western
Kentucky, Tennessee and Eastern Mis-
souri, The building occupied is a one
story structure built especially for the
business II does homage II is sheet
steel building imitation pressed brick.
Its dimensions are 4OxsO 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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Jointly representing wholesale and re-
tail establishment
In the various departments a corps Of
able representatives are found, mum
bering among the list are Miss Lizzie
Gordan, charge Of millinery; 4, ID
urner, 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, AZ it 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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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
for his superbness in arousng an. inter-
est and enthusiasm among teachers. 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 " He is
secretary Of the Business Mems Asso-
citation. an organization in which he
was ms rumental in forming
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". T. TYLER.
Attorney at Law.

Among The men 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 He laid a good strong tounda-
ton in the sChools OF his home county
and Later graduated from the Kentucky
Military institute lie was admitted 20
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- in the show cases adjoining are the
fine line of candies and cakes in. which
the house il noted for high production
Fresh bread is received daily and rep
resented along with the fine line Of
pastry goods. It is also headquarters for
cigars and tobacco and smokers sup
plies imported and domestic goods the
best to be had 10 the market, comprise
the stock. The central apartment OF
the store represents the ice cream par
Tor. II is sumpuously fitted up with
fine oak tables and chairs, the walls be.
ing decorated with pleasing pictures
that assist In producing the general ef-
feet OF brllliancy. Electric llghts and
fans add to the comforts as well a.
beauty, making it the place of all places
of the kind in the town OF Hickman. A
general restaurant business is a so con-
Quoted, meals or short orders are served
in the best Of style, evidencing the fact
that an able chef is in attendance.
Mr.. Carulhers has been engaged in
business here for eighteen months and
has within that short tine built up a
splendid business. Mr. Percy Jones il
connected with the house in The capacity
Of clerk.
Mr.. Caruthers has, by his splendid
traite of charac er, made lots Of friends
In Hickman and that he will meet greatel
success i'm trade is virtually assured.
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r. &. WARD q CO.
Wholesale Dealers in Fish

Among the lIndlers Of FISH from this
point Ia the firm Of =. G. Ward a ca.
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
and 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 rfter the nets, traps,
lines and other numerous devices en-
ployed to capture the hnny tribe.
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Mr. Ward Is veteran In the fish in
dustry, having been for years engaged
In that pursuit, lie has charge OF the
business at the lake and also looks after
a mercantile establishment operated by
the company. The headquarters and
maih Office OF the concern Is located here
and Is presided over by Ledford a. Rog-
gers, one OF our most enterprising firms,
Mr.. Ledford looks after the business
principally, a private telephone ser
vice connects their business here with
that OF the lake, facilitating the firm
to nj orders on very short notice, and
the business they transact is enormous,
The firm members are Ward, Ledford
and Rogers,
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a startling exhibit in fancy handker-
chiefs and neckwear and a finer selec-
tion OF Kid gloves cannot be found In
the town OF Hickman. On the second
floor, directly over the dry goods depart
ment, is found combination stock
room. where nothing Is amiss In heavy
domcstics, carpets and curtains and a
millinery store the charge OF Miss +
Efnger, 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 splendid representation
of a first-class clothing store being re-
plete with an endless line of exception
ally fine goods. such as arc rarely con
Ltuipnb In stock outside Of mammoth
stores OF the city Leaving this depart
ment next In importance Is the hard
~"arc and grocery store. Mr.. w s. Eli
son presides ever the destiHies OF this
adjunct and we can say to his credit
that there is not a more pleasing sight in
the display Of goods to be found in Hick-
man. Everything is a sheen OF brill
liancy and artistically arranged. so as
to bring into play general decorative
appearance The large French plate
glass show window harmonizes In beau
ty with the dry goods and 81 )thing REP
reservations, displaying the dexterity
Of an artful hand
In special house along the side Of
the railway siding on Water street they
carry an extensive stock OF building ma
terial. such as lumber. rough ard dress
ed. sash. doors. blinds. mouldings grill
work. lime, cement, etc. The firm also
bears the distinction OF bcing the rep
reeentatiye grain buyers OF the city.
During the past season they shipped
from hero over 20 600 bushels OF wheat
and nov have on hand several thousand
bushels of corn ready to be marketed.
Mr.. l.. p. Ellison. the senior member
OF the firm. superintcnds In general the
entire business and Is regarded as one
81 the most 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
IN 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 congeniality
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 |. 1898. the Arm name has
been as shown in head lines. In the
conduct ~ tire business Mrs. Clara
Thomas Fred Pierce. T ]. Malo-e.
Charles Parham. W G.. Lusten- and n
NJ Ellison. brother OF the probrietors.
end ln aid In clerk ser-I-nkd much
|credit e given ~ bpage.
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J. NJ. WHITING.
Groceries, Queensware, Glass.
ware and Shelf Hardware.

No name in this section Of the country
Is more favorably or universally known
tha1 wttlng For more han four de-
caGrs Il has 1,cu Identified with the
business Of Hickman aud has ever been
foremost In all that pertains "to push"
the town for word The gentleman
whose name captions his article has
since 1893 been engaged H. mercanlil-
Ing tie Is So, ~ John Wiuiug n
retired merchant lie with the coop
Grafton ~ Mr. n purchased tie
business ~ his father Later he gained
entire control by purchasing the part
rcr's lusrcst and has since con,aic ed
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HlCk M AN BANK.

A Magnificent Financial lnsti 81.
tution-Capital stock $4,000
Surplus 1000. Undivided
Profits $4,OOO-R. T. Tyler,
President: w. c. Johnson,
Cashier.
The same conservatism that charac-
terizes the town OF Hickman Is exem,
plifed in the history and management
of 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 vas succeeded by H. Buchanan as
president, and Mr. w. c. Johnston wa,
elected 10 the Office Of cashier by N,
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ysz~ D'1nc seemed to tavor him at
- turn by the practice u economy
he saved the greater amount Of HE
earnings. which were later invested m
an interest Of the business From time
10 time. as circumstances would permit
he would purchase more stock until
eventually be was sole proprietor Of the
concern and to-day Is rated as one Of
4 the wpaithiest men In Fulton county
lie has closely Identified himself with
every character Of public cntcrpris" tie
Is now president Of The Farmers and
Merchants National Bank. an instim.
lion founded through his instrumental.
ity. At a meeting Of the directors be
was elected president He was Tor a
number Of years a stockholdCr In the
Hickman National Bank. and held tho
ONCE Of vice president and president IN
that institution The Buchanan block
a cut which is shown In this edition
Is one uf the most commanding ~ The
city The corner and adjoining bust
ness rooms are USED In The conduct of
the business over which Mr.. Bu, hanar
personally superintcnds. and might
be properly termed a general supply
station. as the stock Of goods embrace
practically everything needful TO u com
munity The store Is classified and d.
yided into two sections The corner
room ia utilized for dry goods shoes
clothing. notions, etc, while the adjac
,nt room caters to every demand Of gro
Gerry and hardware stock. An archway
near the Water street entrance forms ,
connection Of the two rooms, augment
ing the service In each. The second floor
OF the building are also represented will
merchandise, showing TO advantage I
ragnih ent stock OF clothing carpets
trunks. etc. The store Is combined
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systematic dealing will permit. and TAX
Ing mo consideration hat he ponOu-
ally looks after the wants Of customers
3 guarantee is warranted that every
thing u just as represented Tie store
is contained In a brick building and Is
2ONSO feet 10 t3m.uS on, he stock is
couyenien. ~ arranged and b. a fair rep
r,u,utauon % a general store when
dry goods and clothing are excluded
groceries Is the chief representation ard
embraces wares THAI only associate win
a strictly Al grocery store 4 splendid
sock ~ glassware. queouswaro and
light hardware Is also seen In slOck
Mr. W.ttlng 10 a typical representative
% The younger element Of business men
tie IL euterprIsIng In spirit and readily
ASSISTS a. liberal as Ia consistent any
movement that carulases tn pisr Wick
man To the front lie Is a home boy
and II entitled 90 the favor he has met 10
mercantile pursuits In all circles. 70
clal and commercial he stands very
high He a. member of the Business
Mems Association, an organization hat
h. doing much TO build up che town
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A. .. CARUTHERS.
Resfaurant, Fine Content
Ice Cream Parlor and -
Fountain.
One Of the most attractive an,

Ore of the most attractive and poR-
ular business houses In this city is ~
one under review, VI. A. o. caruthers
IL the proprietor and to whom much
credit shoald be given for the spirit OF
enterprise portrayed in furnishing HEX
man with so metropolitan an appearfbs
Institution. The establishment is To-
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home, a cut OF which Is here shown. Is
Of goods and the ever association Of low
prices command a trade over territory
Of many miles. Personally MIR, Buch-
auan Is very genial unFrctcntious gen
tloman. lie bears the credit OF having
been Instrumental In laying the iounda-
ton OF numerous enterprises, the pro-
motors having under his training gain
ed knowledge of business To the ex-
tent Of having an undauntod success
on their own account. In all circles. so
cial and commercial. he stands at the
highest rounds to the cause of each ever
doing a noble work
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MISS LOU HARPER.
Fine Millinery-The Elite Store
of Hickman,

In writing up a resume OF Hickman
our work would be very incomplete II
we failed to mention the millinery bust
ness conducted by Mrs. Lou Harper.
The Beaumonde of Hickman, a palace
of fashion that the elite ladies of Hick-
man and contiguous territory are loud
in praise of the store is contained in the
ground floor room Of the neYA.II6n1
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lie Is one of our mos

lie Is one OF our nio~t 49,
chants, and takes active interest lH TTS
upbuilding OF Hickman. lie is a member
Of the Business Mems association and
a splendid representative.
Fred Case. a son. assists in the store
He is very bright young man OF bust
ness like demeanor and in energy is a
chip OF the old block
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general store conducted by a MIR John
Millet. the only man with whom he was
acquainted. His possessions ai the time
he began work IN this store VAS 81 50
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SANDERS & REEVES.

Farm Machinery, Implements
and Vehicles The Largest
Dealers in West kentuckx./
Arizona republican., 1898-05-12
HOT SPRINGS OF ARIZONA,

An all-year resort for health and pleasure, perfect climate and nat ural hot springs of great medicinal and curative powers; an open air swim ming pool. Abundant private baths in porcelain lined tubs. Water is piped 1900 feet to hotel and bath house. and a natural heat of Ill degrees Fahren- heit is retained. A comfortable and attractive house of twenty-five rooms is now completed, in addition to which ample tent room with boarded floors and sides is furnished for those who prefer open air accommodations. Rates, $3 per day; special rates to large parties. A table and accommodations for miners is provided at special rate of $2 per day. No extras. Round trip tickets via Hot Springs Junction, A miles from Phoenix on s. F. P. & P. R. R., including stage fare, are sold at all stations on railroads. Ample arrange ments have been perfected at Hot Springs Junction for food and lodging, and daily stage, except on Sunday, runs to the springs. For further in- formation address.
 c. M. COLHOUN, Manager.