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The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
WHEELER & ROBINSON.
Dealers in Second Hand Furniture,
Stoves, Household Furnishings and
All Second Hand Goods.

Among the many branches of business
fast growing into public favor because Of
their convenience, we may notice the
rapidly increasing number of what may
be called "household exchanges" where
everything required in furnishing a
house may be bought sold or exchanged.
Messrs. Wheeler q Robinson, located at
No. % Main street, opposite the McIn-
tosh Hardware Co.. carry a complete
stock of everything useful, such as crock
cry, queensware, cutlery, stoves, ranges,
furniture of every description, mats, car
pets and many other things too numer-
Gus to mention. Many articles in this
establishment are as good as new, and it
will be to the interest of our many read
ers to remember that this establishment
is the temple of economy and headquar-
tiers for those seeking cheap house fur
nishings or desiring to dispose of their
goods. These gentlemen buy for cash
sell or exchange, and all will find Messrs.
Wheeler & Robinson reliable and per
fectly trustworthy in all business trans
actions, and among those firms who have
grown into public favor for their square
and honest dealings, we take great pleas
ure in recommending the above firm.
Give them call.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
w. SCHROEDER.
Successor to &. A. Schroder.)
Dealer In All Kinds OF Fresh & Cured
Meats, Poultry, Fish & Flour In
Season. A Full Line Of
Cheese.

Among the many fast growing con
Germs of Kalispell well worthy of mention
we find the butchering establishment Of
W. Schroeder. This gentleman since
succeeding Mr. &C. A. Schroeder has ad-
vanced the popularity of this place and
to-day he enjoys one of the best trades
in Kalispell in his line of business. Here
is to be found none but the best meats,
roasts, steaks chops, hams, bacon, lard,
poultry, saugages ETC., as we'll as a full
line of cheese. Mr.. Schroeder has had a
large experience in the butchering bust
ness and enjoys the reputation of being
an expert in his line. This popular
gentleman also handles fish and game in
season as well as buying all kinds of
cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, and hides,
paying at all times the top price and
being in position to handle them in
any quantity. Patrons will find the
gentleman obliging, courteous and ever
ready to extend to all every possible at
tention serving you at all times with the
best and at the lowest possible prices,
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
THE KALISPELL HOTEL.
Mrs. +. Hicks, Proprietor.

The kalispell Hotel is one of the larg-
est and best hotels in northern Montana
and the only brick hotel in the city,
being situated on the corner of Main
and Front streets, almost opposite the
Great Northern railway depot. The
proprietor, Mrs. e. Hicks, is always
obliging, accommodating and ready to
make everything pleasant for her guests.
This lady has had large experience in
the hotel business and thoroughly I'M
derstands it in every particular. While
this popular lady has had charge of this
house only about a month, she has thor
oughly renovated it from top to bottom
and has completely changed the charac-
ter of the place. Ali parts of the house
are kept in perfect condition. Here you
will find every convenience at reasonable
prlces-comfortable Office, pleasant din
ing room cozy, well furnished and we'll
ventilated sleeping rooms. The tables
are at all times supplied with all that
the market affords to please the inner
man. The house is in keeping in each
department. The sleeping rooms are all
lighted by electricity and the help, from
Office to kitchen, spare no pains in assist
ing the popular proprietor in making
each and every guest perfectly comfort
able and at home. You will not regret
having patronizcd the Kalispell Hotel.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
THE PANTRY.
Cigar, Fruit and Confectionery d. +.
Stuff, Prop.

oUulO, IfOp.
Among the many neat and attractive
cigar and confectionery stores in Kalis
pell, there are none that offer better
selection, or have more elegant dis
play than the Pantry. Centrally located
on East Second street, this popular
little resort makes specially of handling
nothing but the best, and is patron
nized by the better class of the Kalispell
public. Here is to be found the choicest
of imported and domestic cigars, full
line of smoking tobaccos, pipes, tobacco
pouches, cigar cases and holders and
full line of smokers sundries. The dis
play of imported and domestic fresh
fruit is something beautiful to look at,
and his line of confectioneries cannot be
excelled for quality and assortment in
the city. Handling nothing but the best
in all lines, this place could not be other
than popular. The service is very polite
and efficient, and to say that the pro-
prietor Mr.. d. f. Stuff thoroughly un-
derstands his business, and is an expert
in his line, is no more than justice. This
gentleman is very accommodating, sociable
and ever ready to grant any favor con-
sistant with sound business judgment.
If you are not a customer of the
Pantry, see that you give this gentleman
a call, and satisfaction is guaranteed.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
THE MODEL CAFE.
j. r. Listle, Proprietor, Main street
Open all Night.

This cafe has steadily won its way to
public favor until today it stands in the
front rank. The location and neat
apartments occupied are among the
best devoted to the business in the city,
everything being fresh and the service
being first class in every respect. The
bill of fare always contains generous
list of tempting substantials and all the
delicacies of the season. A special feat
ure of this establishment is to serve
nothing but the best and the cuisine
cannot be excelled in Kalispell. Here is
served the choicest steaks, chops and
roasts, as well as all fruits, oysters, etc,
in season.
The dining room is very pleasant and
the service is very polite and efficient.
This popular cafe under the manage
ment of Mr.. Listle, keeps open all night
and the kalispell public will find the
Model to be a model in every respect
first class and at reasonable prices. Pa
irons will find Mr.. Listle gentleman
with whom it is pleasure to transact
business, and one who will make you
contented and at home at the Model
cafe. Give this popular place call and
see for yourself that we have in no way
misrepresented it,
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
j. RAKESTRAW.
Proprietor of the Popular City Livery,
Feed and Sale Stables,

The city stables have become the most
popular, and decidedly one of the best
establishments of the kind in Kalispell.
The city stables are well lighted and
ventilated, and in charge of careful sta
blemen and every care and attention is
given to the welfare and comfort of
horses by competent assistants.
In the livery department MIR. Rake
straw has a most excellent stock of ami
mails, many of them goers, for those who
delight in making lively time on the
road. This gentleman, also has a num-
Der of quiet and gentle horses for ladies,
and great many stylish turnouts, such
as carriages, buggies, phaetons, ETC. He
also pays particular attention to board
ing horses, by the day week, month or
year. He also buys and sells, and does
quite business in this line. Mr.. Rake
straw had many years experience among
horses and is considered great authority
upon this noble animal, and is fully
posted in knowing how to take care of
them. This popular gentleman is fully
up to the times, sagacious, farseeing, and
has business ability of the first order.
He is a gentleman who is pleasant
and attentive to all and deserves com
mendation far maintaining in Kalispell
an establishment of this character.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
BADER-DUPUIS LUMBER co.
Successor to E. w. Bader, Dealers in
Lumber and Building Material.

Successor to E. w. Bader, Dealers in
Lumber and Building Material.
The business of the above firm is par
ticularly worthy of notice. The Bader-
Dupuis Lumber company has sue
ceeded to the business of E. w. Bader,
and will conduct under the above firm
name a general lumber business. This
popular firm will furnish estimates on
material, for buildings at very close
prices, and here is to be found at all
times complete stock of rough and
dressed lumber, shingles, lath, flooring,
siding, stuccos, mouldings, building pa
pers, and all building material.
This firm will make a special feature
OF windows, sash and door, as we'll as
carrying lime, and are in a position to
quote the closest prices either in large or
small quantities. Special prices are
made to contractors and all orders are
promptly delivered to any job in the
city. These gentlemen thoroughly I'M
derstand their business and have the
capital to conduct it on business prin-
ciples, and are in a position to grant to
their patrons as many marked favors as
any lumber company in .Kalispell. 1t is
taking no risk in reccommding this popu-
lar firm to the public, as. honest, reliable
and enterprising business men, who may
be depended upon to look out for the
interests Of their patrons at all times,
supplying them with the best and at the
lowest possible prices.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
RIVERSIDE ROLLER MILLS.

kalispell Industrial Co., Props-Deal
ers in Wheat, Flour, Oats, Bar
ley, Bran and Feed.
). II, Listle, PRESIDENT; j. II. O'Connell
Treasurer; +. l.. Gray, Secretary and
Manager.
In referring to the various enterprises
that are represented in our busy city the
kalispell Industrial Company is worthy
ofextended notice. The Riverside Roller
Mills owned by the company are located
IN the northeastern part of city and are
fully equipped for the manufacture
of the full high grade patent process
flour. Their location enables them to
obtain choice selected wheat which is
essential to produce the superior
grade of -four that this mill has an
established reputation for making.
They also manufacture graham flour,
bran and feed Of all kinds as we'll as buy
ing at the highest market price all kinds
Of grain. This mill has large city
trade as well as outside from those parties
who deal in superior grade of flour.
The output of this mill is far superior to
most flour and surpassed by none for
quality and whiteness. The Kalispell
Industrial Company is an incorporated
company with an authorized capital of
$4,000. The mill has capacity of $50
barrels per day and their elevator ca
pacity is 10000 bushels. This company
is known for it's integrity and honorable
conduct of business and its operations
contribute greatly to the industrial thrift
of the city. Their leading brands of
Hour are X. l. G. and Ceres and we take
no risk in recommending their grades to
De the equal of any -four made in
Montana.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
THE MISSOULA MERCANTILE
COMPANY,
Store at Missoula Il Kalispell, Montana,
H. c. Keith, Manager, Kalispell


H. c. Keith, Manager, Kalispell
Store.
In giving a commercial review of the
most important business enterprises of
kalispell. The Missoula Mercantile Co..
naturally takes the lead. This establish
ment is not only one of the pioneer firms
but Is also one of the most prominent
business houses in the state of Montana.
This firm is well known throughout the
state for their liberal enterprising and
courteous management, which has al
ways characterized their commodious
store in kalispell. Each debartment is
complete in every respect. In their
hardware department will be found a
complete stock of stoves, ranges, builders
supplies, CUTLERY, carpenters tools, and
one of the largest stocks of shelf
hardware in the west. Their stock of
queensware, crockery, ETC., is unsur
passed in the county. They also have
in connection tin-smith shop where
every thing in the line is made to order
and for sale, as well as doing all kinds of
steam fitting, pluming etc. In the
grocery department Will be found the
full line, of sugar, coffee, teas, aromatic
spices, hermeticaly seald goods in tin and
glass. dried fruits, condiments. cured
meat, toilet and laundry soap, farm pro-
ducc etc. In the implement line this
firm carries every thing from garden
rake to threshing machine, mowers
reapers, binders harrows and all kinds of
farm machinery and machinery repairs.
Wagons in every style and size, carriages,
buggies, carts, harness. saddles. brides.
robes, blankets etc. This large establish
ment also buys and sells hay, grain, and
all farm produce, having In connection a
large elevator besides owing four large
warehouses which are well stocked with
supplies The facilities this immense
concern have for buying, added to the
fact that every article is bought direct
from first hands, and by shipping in car
lots, places them in a position to quote
prices that absolutely defy competition,
Patrons will find Mr. Keith the popular
manager, a gentleman of push and energy
ever alive to the interest of the firm he
SO ably represents: accommodating en-
terprlsing and ready to extend to them
every business courtesy.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
w. M. INGLIS.
Photographic Art Gallery, Main Street.
Kalispell, Mont.

No branch of business has been more
rapidly and scientifically developed than
that of the photographer. 1t has called
to its cause the most skilled inventors
and careful students of art The result
IS lightning work, perfect results, and
the annual expenditure by the people of
oOoO,OOO for Photographic work. Prom
inent among those who have given care
full study to the work and provided the
most modern appliances to further their
success with the most satisfactory results
is the efficient artist who forms the sub
Ject OF this sketch. Mr.. Inglis' work
speaks of his ability in the highest terms
OF praise, while his prices for the finest
OF work are the lowest. Mr.. Inglis uses
the instantaneous process which enables
him to take babies pictures in the twink
ling OF an eye. While this gentleman
makes speciality of portrait work he
also does outside and scenery pictures as
well as charging in either crayon. pastel
or water colors. Those who visit this
studio will see an elegant display of fine
work which this popular artist is turn
ing out every day, and meet an agreeable
and pleasant gentleman who can give
you the best of satisfaction. In conclu-
sion: 1t will be to the advantage of the
public to patronize this studio as Mr..
lnglis is an artist and gentleman in
the strongest sense of the term.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
WElGHTMAN'S LIVERY, FEED AND
SALE STABLES.
John Weightman, Proprietor.

Since Mr.. Weightman's inception he
has conducted his business with so
much energy, good judgment and per-
severing industry that today he stands
at the head of complete livery, feed
and feed stable, that for good service,
good teams and tirst-class rigs cannot be
equaled in northern Montana. His large
stables are well constructed with regard
to safety, ventilation and cleanliness, and
supplied with all the necessary con-
veniences. This gentleman pays the
strictest attention to horses in his keep
ing, and in this respect he always gives
satisfaction. Mr.. Weightman makes a
special feature of taking care of delivery
horses and boarding by the day, week or
month.
A corps of men are constantly en-
ployed and teams and vehicles of what
ever nature desired will be furnished on
short notice. Mr.. Weightman is rela-
ble and most accommodating gentle
man, thoroughly conversant with the de-
tails of his large business, and with ex-
cellent judgment in regard to all animals
of the equine order, and possesses the
confidence of everybody acquainted with
him. When in need of carriage, phae-
ton or single buggy, give this gentleman
a call, and the best of treatment will be
accorded you, and at reasonable prices
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09

of purchasers who flock there for their
provisions. The benefit derived from
dealing with this market is that all
meats handled are the very best to be
obtained, a fact to which is due in no
small degree the large patronage enjoyed
by the firm. The genial proprietors have
had many years experience in this line
and thoroughly understand it in all it's
phases. This market is model one and
we'll merits the large and extensive trade
it receives.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
KAL1SPELL LIQUOR & TOBACCO
COMPANY.
Wholesale Dealers in Wines Liquors
Il Cigars. Agents for Pabst Beer.
w. G. Wipps. Manager.

Wholesale Dealers in Wines Liquors
u Cigars. Agents for Pabst Beer.
W. c. Wipps, Manager.
Among the extensive wholesale con
Germs OF kalispell none rank higher or en-
Joy betterrlreputation for straightforward
honorable liberal, and yet conservative
business principles than does the Kalis-
pell Liquor and Tobacco Company.
This firm in their commodious quarter on
main street carry the largest and best
selected stock of brandies rye and scotch
WHISTLES, wines, cigars and tobacco that
is to be found any where in the west.
and the large and increasing trade en-
joyed for so long by this establishment
is evidence that its business is conducted
upon basis of superior Judgment, enter
prising and up-to-date management.
Aside from the large city trade this firm
enjoys very lucrative business from all
the surrounding towns and villages. Mr..
Whips the geniel manager of this es
Enlistment has shown himself to be a
man of strict integrity in all his bust
ness Transitions and patrons will find that
their relations and business dealings
With this firm will be as pleasant and ag-
greeable in the future as they have al
ways been in the past. They are also
agents for pabst beer and keep constant
y on hand large supply in kegs and
6ottled goods. This firms buys direct
from the original distillers and manu-
facturers, ship in Car lots, and is in a
position to quote prices as the lowest.
II you are not already customer of this
popular house give them trial and be
convinced that it is the house to deal.
with.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
KALISPELL CIGAR FACTORY.
p. Peterson, Proprietor.

The above establishment is deserving
of special note among the manufactur-
ing enterprises of Kalispell. Mr.. Peter
son has, by hard work, close attention to
business and by manufacturing at all
times superior article, built for himself
a reputation that is second to none in
his line of business,
The Kalispell cigar factory is a union
factory and handles no tenement house
or Chinese made cigars. Each box has
the union label and this establishment
is positively the only strictly union fac
tory in northern Montana. This is also
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
A. NATHAN.
Dealer In Clothing, Hats Caps and
Gents Furnishings.

The fast growing popularity of this
establishment has brought it most con-
spicuously before the general public and
we therefore think it our duty to make
brief statement in it's behalf. The SUI
perior manner in which Mr.. Nathan the
geniel proprietor has served the public
has found for him an enviable reputa
ton in Kallispell and through the sur.
rounding country for the high grade
goods carried in stock and as most re-
liable dealer This gentleman has be-,
come identified with the people in this
section and today stands without peer.
In his large and well stocked store will
be found a complete line of tailor fitting
ready -to-wear, up-to- date clothing in all
the latest weaves, checks, stripes and
patterns for men youths boys and child
rem. In hats and caps the stock is very
complete, comprising all the latest neat
and hobby styles, shapes and colors and
a full line of cowboy hats from the best
to the cheapest. The Gents furnishing
department contains all that the word
implies and his line of fall and win
ter overcoats cannot be surpassed in
the west Gather for quality selection or
price and let us say right here that when
it comes to price this house is the de-
cided leader.
Patrons will find Mr.. Nathan ever
ready to extend to them every business
courtesy. The policy of this gentleman
IS progressive, liberal, and enterprising
and assures for him the same popularity
in the future that he has always enjoyed
in the past.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09

force of help. We recommend this es-
Establishment to our readers with full
assurance that if once tried you will
continue to patronize this popular laun-
dry. Their charges are reasonable and
they collect and deliver all orders
promptly. Patrons will at all times be
guaranteed the best of satisfaction and
we predict for French Bros. the entire
success that their enterprise is surely
worthy of. If they are not already doing
your work, give them trial
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
KALISPELL STEAM LAUNDRY.
Orders Promptly Gathered and De-
livered, Baths in Connection, Robt.
Pauline and d. H. Campbell,
ManaUerS
Managers.

MdudSerS.
A sketch of the most enterprising
establishments of Kalispell would indeed
be incomplete without mention was
made of the Kalispell Steam Laundry
and Bath Rooms. This establishment
has for years been considered one of the
best in the state. 1t is located on East
First street, and is the pioneer laundry
firm of Kalispell, having been in bust
ness here number of years.
This laundry is supplied with all the
latest improved machinery for the
turning out of the best class of work.
This firm have had an extended expert
ence in the laundry business and they
thoroughly understand the required
process to give to their product the
superb color, and gloss, which SO many
laundries fail to get. There is never
too much bluing Or too little starch and
the finish is unexcelled
This popular concern also conducts
bath rooms in connection, and are pre-
pared to furnish eve accommodation in
in this department. The proprietors are
very accommodating and patrons may
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09
GEORGE r. MCMAHON.
Funeral Director and Embalmer. Main
Street. Telephone-No.2 20.

Funeral Director and Embalmer Main
Street. Telephone-No. 20.
In gathering statistics, there are found
some firms and individuals who, for their
straightforward and honest business
methods are objects of special mention
Among this class is found George r.
Mcmahon, who is located on Main street
south. This gentleman has had MANY
years experience in his line of business,
and it can be truthfully stated that no
undertaken in Montana is better pre-
pared to render the public efficient ser
vice than Mr.. Mcmahon; he having made
careful study of the art of embalminp,
is able to preserve bodies for days, weeks
or months.
Mr.. Mcmahon is graduate of the
Clark College of Embalmers of Cincin-
natl, and has taken full course of lect-
ures from j, H. Clark, who is virtually
the father of embalming in the United
States. This gentleman also holds a
certificate from the Kalispell board of
health certifying that he is thoroughly
competent to embalm persons having
died from contagious diseases.
Mr.. Mcmahon is at all times prepared
to take charge of funerals and burials
and his patrons may depend upon the
utmost care and most considerable at
tentlon on such occasions. He is also
coroner OF this (Flathead) county, and
has gained the reputation of being hon
orable and courteous, as we'll as being
worthy the trust of all. Mr.. Mcmahon
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-09

makes no extra charge for hearse and is
prepared to furnish all equipments, and
carries select assortment of burial cas-
kets, collins, shrouds and general line
of undertakers' furnishings.
This gentleman is recommended to the
reader as a substantial citizen and re-
liable dealer who is fully up to the times
in everything pertaining to his business,
and always reasonable in his charges.