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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
PROPOSALS..

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF TIE
District Of Columbia, Washington. August %,
1900. Proposals for Bituminons Coal.-Sealcd pro-
pOsals viii be received at this office until IL
O'CLOCK NOON, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 9TH,
1900, to furnish the various branches OF the Dis
tfict government with thirty-f hundred tons
or less, Of Bituminous Coal during the
fiscal year ending June 80 1901. The contract
will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder
or bidders. Blank forms of proposal, together
witt information, can be obtained az the Prop
erty Clerks Office Room 50, District Building.
The Commissioners reserve The right TO reject any
or all bids and to waive defects. HENRY b. f.
MCFARLAND, JOHN W. ROSS, LANSING IT,
BEACH, Commissioners of the District of Co.
lumba. au2S-6t-exSu
WASHINGTON BARRACKS. D. C., August l.
l9OO.-Sealed proposals in triplicate will be re-
ceivad here until NOON, AUGUST 80 1900 Tor
constructing stable guardhouse here. United States
reserves right TO accept OF reject any all pro-
posals or any part thereof Information furnished
on application Envelopes should be endorsed
Proposal for Stable Guardhouse." f. S. BEN
TON, Quartcrmaster. au1. 2,S,4.2s.29
PROPOSALS FOR constructing manual training
school at the sc. corner Rhode Island ave. and
18th ST. nw.-Otficc OF the Commissioners. d. c.,
Washington, August q, l900.-Sealed proposals
will be received at this Office until TWELVE NJ.
ON SEPTEMBER 22D. 1900 for constructing
manual training school on the southeast corner of
Rhode Island Avenue and 18th street northwest,
Washington, d. c. Blank forms Of proposals and
specifications together with all necessary nfor-
nation, may pc obtained upon application there
for al the office OF the Inspector Of Buildings Of
the District OF Columbia and bids upon these
forms only will be considered. The right is
served to reject any or all bids. Proposals must
be inclosed in an envelope. sealed and endorsed
on the outside Proposal for Constructing Man
ual Training School" HENRY b. F. MACFAR-
LAND, JOHN W. ROSS, LANSING H. BEACH.
Commissioners, D. c. du23, 1921 2s, 30
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STEAaBoATS.
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Norfolk & Washington
Steamboat Go.
STEAMBOATS,.

- Every day in The year fer Norfolk. New
= port News, and all points South, by the
- superb, powerful steel palace steamers
- Newport News Norfolk" and Wash
- fngton." on the following schedule:
Lv. Washington $50 pm Lv Portsmouth s. 90 pm
Lv Aiexandria.-7.O0 pm Lv. Norfolk 49,. .5.45 pm
Ar II. Monroe 700 am Lv. Fit. Monroe. 6-45 pm
Ar Norfolk -. $50 am Ar. Alexandria. G. 80 am
Ar Portsmouth-s.l5 am Ar. Washing on.7. 90 am
- Tickets en- sale at ST Penn ave-, B. and
= " Ticket Office, ol9 Penn. ave, and corner
- 18Th st. and n. Y. ave-. c. & o. ticket Of
- hers, at 5i3 Penn ave-, and COZ 18th ST.;
" s a. L. ticket office, Issl n " ave, and
- board steamers
~ For further information apply at gen.
ri Ysices Isl wharf. NASH d. {.
Phone 80
no2s-u JOHN CALLAHAN. General Manager.
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FOR sALE-couNTRY REAL ESTATE

DESIRABLE farm, IA miles from Culpeper; 1Os
acres, fine land; water in every field; good
SPRINGER, 04l St NV. au25-3t, en-
MILL PROPERTY, miles from Bowie, on Pa
tuxent River. with 100 acres bottom land;
capacity 100 bushels per day; good house: price,
50 .0OO Of which 500 cash. W. p SPRINGER.
94l ST. NV. au25-3t EN-
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OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.

OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
AMERICAN LINE.
FAST EXPRESS SERVICE
NEW YoRK-SCUTHAMPToN-
CALLING, WESTBoUND, AT CHERBCURG,
Sailing Wednesday at 10 a. m
RED STAR LINE.
NEW CONGRATULATIONS
Every Wednesday at II noon.
INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY.
Piers Il and Is, ~ R-Ofice, Is Broadway, n. 7.
Philadelphia Office, sa5- soI Walnut st.
WASHINGTON oFFfcE-IS9e ST. n. W.
Or W. c. MOSS, Agent. at Sanders Stsyman's,
1927 ST. nw
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FOR nEsT-suauRBAs.

FOR RENr-C Cottage at Glen Echo. hot and cold
water and bath; newly painted and papered;
to permanent tenant SO per month. Apply to
GEO. F. WOHLFARTH. I2l4 st. NV, or cottage
No. 81. Glen Echo, MI. au26-3t
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wANTED-sUHURBAN.

wASTED-To rent email farm. near city; stare
location, price, and i1ll particulars. Adj
dress J. s, care Carrier 49, Sutton b. au2s 81
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SITUATIONS wANTEn-MALE.

NANTED-By respectable colored man. .'ace as
ffst-eiass cook. Address BOX lel, tins office.
au2S-2t
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.vANTED-aGEkTs.
SITUATIONS wANrED-FEmALE.

wANTED-By respectable cOlored gi1l IG year
of age place 10 nurse and make hersel
useful around the house. II0i 9TH ST. 1t
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wANTED-A girl to do general housewors; l6 or
Is years old 1905 sth st. NV.
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wANrFp-A ci.l who writes a good hand; one
wishing 10 learn Stencgraphy and typewrit-
ilig preferred; s. a week to begin Address BoA
ISIS this a. il
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wAkTED-couNrRY BOARD.

WASTED-conntry board for family Of &. must
be near city. Apply to A. J. WIEGNAN,
cz5 S. NV. au25.St, I'm
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FOR RENT-FLATS.

FOR RENT-Flat, 50. Call p. M, SIS ST.
NV. au25-3t
FOR RENT-Small fat of two large rooms for
housekeeping; hot water Eeaf also one large
room, suitable for two gentlemen $50 Sd Ct. NV.
au26-3t
FOR RENr-Four unfur. rooms; LIST and I'd Hoors
modern improyementsi Light housekeeping
4IS II St NV. AUS ,em
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FOR REyT-ROOMs.

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms. s1-25 up.
726 10th st. NV. au2S-3t
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HELP wANTED-MALE.

WANTED-Two experienced drivers, laundry
wagons; those commanding trade; Will
make good offer. FRERE'S 501 L st. 1t
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FOR SAIL st. NV, near eth. 6-rooms and
bath; weil-built brick; price So 500. FRANK
HARRISON, Warder Bldg, 9th ard F.
au27 81 EN-
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WANTED-Saieslady, one that understands book
keeping preferred; call next week. The Fair.
80 18th st. au25-3t EN-
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WANTED-An experienced nurse for baby. will
ing to travel; refs. required C. c. TUCKER,
Irnox St. Chevy Chase. Item
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02

grocery store OF Mr.. A, A. Heath
and his son, Mr., Il, A, Heath, 10,
Gated OH east Erie street, Their
ssosk, although not exceptionally
large, il Of the best aud includes
all that is generally required in
the line of groceries; provisions,
flour, feed aud crockeryware, all
of which are sold at the very low
est prices. This store has u repu-
tation for honest dealing and is to
be relied upon, on all occasions
for the quality OF stock aud the
prices at which it is offered. MIR.
Heath is an old resident OF our
town and established this business
four years ago from its inception
ut has been Il pronounced success.
His son is we'll known young
man and popular and tho prompt,
courteous attention given to all
patrons, together with their hon
orahle business methods, have
made their store headquarters for
q large number of patrons.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
q W Beagle.
MEATS, POULTRY AND FISH.

In connection with the maat
trade of the city prominent notice
must be given to the reputable es-
tablishment Of Mr.. G. w. Beagle,
on the south side Of Erie street.
He began in business here about
six years ago, and has, through
enterprising and honorable meth
DDS, succeeded in gaining very
large and appreciative patronage,
including all classes Of residents.
Mr.. Beagle has a most complete
market and the place is fitted up
very attractively. He handles all
kinds OF fresh, sailed and smoked
meats, poultry, fish, as we'll as lard
and sausage. Mr.. Beagle is an
expert butcher, practical and pro-
ficient in every detail, and does all
his own killing and dressing, em-
ploying only modern methods.
His stock is always clean and kept
Ia good condition. such as will de-
mand and retain that class of GUS
toners Who believe that the best
goods are the cheapest. Mr.. Bea-
gle is a thorough business man
and has the full confidence of all
the people of the city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
Samuel Richards.

FINE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
The handsomely furnished and
we'll stocked bar of MIR Samuel
Richards, on Erie street, is II
pleasant resort for the socially in
clined and pleasure-loving people
of Missouri Valley. A large stock
of bottled goods. in WHISTLES,
wines and brandles are kept OIL
hand, and families are supplied
with the best productions for
medical purposes. This is a very
handsome place, and only the best
goods are handled, including
Schlitz beer, Old Taylor, Nc Brayer
and Belle OF Sioux City whiskies.
Mr. Richards, who is "a prince of
good fellows" personally looks af-
ter the wants of patrons, and since
beginning here three years ago
has made his place share the res
ognition of the public for the neat
and elaborate appearance, select
patronage, first class service and
high business standing. He is
wholesale agent for the Schlitz
Brewing Co, and his is the only
place in town where this beer Gun
be obtained.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
III. j. Driesllach

FINE CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM.
When you have craving for some
delicate bit of confectionery, and want
the very best and choicest, you will 90
to MIR. III. j. Driesbach's Justly cele-
brated store, on north side of Erie
street, where, experience has taught
you, your desires can always be graft
fled Mr.. Driesbach has, beyond a
doubt, as fine line of the most tempt
ing confections and bon-bons as will
be found in any establishment. He is
an expert candy maker and manu-
features all of his own stock; not a
particle of any adulterated material or
ingredient is ever allowed or tolerated
on the premises, and perhaps this is
the secret of Mr. Driesbach's produc-
ing such delicate morsels of the con.
ftctloners art Ice cream is made in
large quantities and is furnished for
all occasions. Quite wholesale, as
we'll as retail business is transacted
and Mr. Driesbach supplies a large
number of dealers. His methods OF
conducting the establishment have
proven that he is business man Of
more thar ordinary ability, and he has
won the unbounded good will of the
community. Before beginning here
Drlesoach was located i'll Omaha where
he had quite reputation THE TIMES
predicts constant increase in bust
ness for him and extends best wishes
for continual success.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
The Leader
MISSES X AND NJ DoLAN. PROP

MISSES X AND NJ DoLAN, PROPS.
Among the stores of this city
none present a more attractive dis
play, nor is more popular than
that Of the Misses X. and Nj.
Do'an, on Erie street. This es-
adjustment which was started six
years ago has always been fully
up to the highest standard and
style of goods, and arrange
ments. The store is conveniently
located, while the accommodation
of the stock and the facilities for
atte iding to customers are the
very best. The stock of dry goods,
in quality, is equal to any to be
found in the large cities, and the
millinery department is in every
way popular one. In fact, this
establishment, as conducted by
the Misses Dolan is looked upon
us one of the most substantial and
reliable business houses in this
city. We take pleasure in COM
mending it to those in need Of
g oods in the above lines, knowing
full we'll that they will receive
just and fair treatment, and get
the best goods in the market at
the lowest prices. Both ladies
have the conf lence and esteem of
ths entire community aud are
pleasant and afable.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
Silver Moon Cafe.
JoIlN BENDER, PROF.

Missouri Valleys reputation for su.
perior eating houses Is we'll known ali
through these regions. Mr.. John Ben
der has been conducting the Silver
Moon Cafe since May, 1899, and he has
positively added another laurel to that
branch of business Being continual.
located on west Erie street he caters tn
q transient and commercial trade, and
By giving positively the best service
and edlbles of the most select kind.
has won for himself patronage thai,
fsw others have accomplished in such
u short space of time The place is
neatly arranged and is very popular,
with all who frequent onr great trad
ing center. Mr. Bender handles nice
line of cigars and candy as we'll We
recommend this establishment to resi-
dents of our city and strangers alik,
as most respectable place where
ladies and gentlemen are treated by
the genial proprietor with due con-
Sideratjon
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
Parker's Steam Laundry.
A. l.. PARKER, PRop.

The residents of this city and
strangers within it's gates may
fairly be congratulated upon hav-
ing the plant of Parker's Steam
Laundry located at 2ll Sixth
street, with such ample and ex-
cellent facilities for procuring the
best possible services on laundry
work. Mr. Parker operated this as
haLd laundry for eight years
until May lst Of this year when
he changed to steam. 1t is mos
perfect in every detail, being
equipped with all the latest i'm
proved machinery, appliances and
ievices known to the industry.
Only first class work is done;
highest quality being guaranteed.
while the rates are the regular
standard laundry prices. En-
ployment is given to q force OF
skilled hands, and all work i, ex-
ecuted to prompt and superior
manner without injury to the
garments. A wagon is in con-
slant service, and packages are
called for and delivered without
xtra charge. Mr. Parker has by
snterprising methods pushed him
self to the front, and is deserving
of much praise and patronage.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
Mrs. M. e. Mayhugh.
DRESS ctrr1NG scuooL,


If the women of Missouri Valley
only knew what they We're missing as
time goes by they would go in crowds
and witness Mrs. Mayhugh's daily
demonstrations of the Standard Square
Inch Tailor System, and then take
lessons and go home, make their own
garments and be happy and comfort-
able ever afterward. The history OF
her work reads like novel 1t is diff
ferent and more simple than anything
of its kind on earth. There is no Oh.
position: there is 40 competition. II,
benefits the dry goods merchant 1t is
OF untold benefit to women 1t is like
sunshine. II is for all alike. Stand
ard Square Inch Tailor System abso
lntely eNcels in accuracy and perfec
ton of fit on every form. A reward OF
So0Ols offered any one who will invent
system that will even compare Will,
1T. Why should there he any dis
elimination, or class distinction? The
poole m of woman's dressing, has posi-
lively, IN this instance, been worked
out to perfection. Mrs Mayhugh has
until recently been located in the stat.
OF Missouri and came to us last March
she is Yong lady who quietly anG
persistently advanced her profession
here in the face of many difficulties:
which fully illustrates the keynote in
l4ongfellow's rhyme:
SFhe hei ,hts by great man reached
and kept
Were not attained by single flight,
But they, while their companions
slept,
Were toling upward in the night.
The q lies are invited to call and
Mrs Mayhngh will meet clubs, socie-
ties or make parlor engagements The
school will enroll scholars at any time
during the year and diplomas of thu.
Square Inch Tailor System of Dress
Cutting" are awarded each member
upon examination.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
G g Williams
CITY MEAT MARKET.

This is one of the neatest and
best kept meat markets III Mis-
souri, Valley; purchasers here al
ways being assured of getting q
superior article, satisfactory treat
mont and courteous attention. The
store, on Erie street Gear the State
Saving Bank, is nicely fitted up
and ae .mirably arranged, while q
large stock is constantly carried.
It inc7 udes all kinds of fresh, salt
and smoked meats, sausage, lard;
land q speciality is made of poultry
land eggs which are handled in
|lmme nse quantities. Mr.. Will
lame manufa ;tules all sausage
land lard, thus assuring freshness
tand purity to customers. He is
am expert butcher and he had 9
long experience in the business
having established this place
E,.bout twenty years ago. Cleanli-
ness is the stringent rule of the
|store, and two delivery wagons
are kept constantly busy accom-
modating patrons. A similar mar
Ket is operated on Erie near Third
street which is an equally profit
able investment. Mr.. Williams
supplies the North Westel n din
ing car system with mea to and
poultry He is public 81 .irited
gentleman, and oficiated as alder
men with credit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
Cash Racket Store
j. w. sENsENEY, PRor.

One of the most unique as we'll a.
Important enterprises OF Missouri
Valley is the Cash Racket Store, owned
by w Senseney and located on the
north side of Erie street. 1t would bt
a laborious task to enumerate all the
articles that comprise the stock ca,
lied here You will find everything
tftom the most trivial novelty up to III.
articles of great value AMI practical
utiiity, including dry goods, notions
jewelry, toys, glassware, queensware,
etc, etc Quite a large
store is occupied, and we may say that
ii was fortunate day for Missouri
Valley, when tive years ago. the sCash
RlcSet Store" and its genial and enter
prlsing proprietor became identified
With the business interests of the city.
The store has proven indispensa BILE in
meeting the needs of the people and
Mr. Senseney has steadily grown il.
the favor and confidence of his patrons
and IS regarded as one of Missouri j
Valleys most popular and prosperous
business men.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
John Brennan
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS RES
TAURANT,

One of the most pleasant resorts
in the city, freduented by the
genial spirits who enjoy foam
ing glass of cool lager-or an oc-
casional sip of generous old liquor
is thatowned by Mr.. John Brsn-
nan, opposite Fireman's Hall on
Erie street. Mr.. Brennan deals
in fine wines and whiskies, selling
the same in small or large quanti-
ties, from glass to a pint, or q
gallon. This place is conducted
most properly and everything that
passes over it's bar is Of the best
and purest stock. Adjacent to the
saloon, Mr.. Brennan conducts q
restaurant and lunch room, which
lis frst-class in every particular.
Mele the finest of meats and del
icacies are palatably prepared by
cook who is thoroughly prof.
cient in tins line, and who knows
how to please all lovers of good
things to cat. Mr.. Brennan slso
has rooms in connection with his
restaurant, which are most home
like In their arrangement. He is
a we'll known gentleman, and is
ever interested in matters pertain
ing to the public veal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
people. Mr., Shields 10 numbered
among the public spirited and In.
dependable citizens Of the city
and ia held In high esteem.
nj. O'Gorulat,
VETERINARY SURGEON.

There are scores of self-styled
veterinary surgeons in this state,
;.s well as i'll every other portion
of the Union. There are also a
large. number of refined, educated
gentlemen, who have spent the
best years of their lives in receiv
ing such an education us would
enable them, not only to effect or
binary operations, but also help
them in climbing to the top-most
rounds in their profession. In this
class must be placed DIR NJ O'Gor-
man. He was born in Canada,
practiced about thirteen years, and
has been very successful with all
cases which he has taken under
his care, earning reputation of
which he may justly feel proud.
DIR O'Gorman took two courses in
veterinary surgery at Ames, and
Toronto, Canada, and In the four
years that he has been located
here, has established an elegant
practice. He performs all surgi-
cal operations successfully and
makes speciality Of dentistry.
Those needing assistance of this
kind for their stock or domestic
animals, and desiring theservices
of an educated veterinarian, should
not hesitate to call on DR. O'Gor-
man either day or night. His Of
flee is at McTwigans barn.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
S B Shields
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, FURNISHINGS
HIGH GRADE FOOTWEAR.

DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, FURNISHINGS,
HIGH GRADE FOOTWEAR.
No business in Missouri Valley
is better OF more favorably known
than is the dry goods house of Mr.
5 b Shields, which is the pioneer
house of it's kind here, having
been established in 1870. It has
always been u leader and the large
amount of business continually
done by it requires store-room
25x9O feet in dimensions, and one
that is amply lighted and arranged
for the perfect transaction of the
business in every detail. The ex-
tensive stock carried by Mr..
Shields embraces everything fine
and substantial in dry goods, no.
tons and furnishings, high grade
footwear, etc. Having close con-
nections with the lending whole
salers and manufacturers of the
country Mr.. Shields is enabled to
offer goods at prices astoundingly
low. One price to all is the I'M
varied rule in this establishment,
which has received the liberal en-
dorsement and good will Of the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
b p Weir
wArcIlMAKER AND JEwELEn.


Few cities the size OF Missouri VAL
ley can boast of snch an establishment
as that of MIR. b p Weir, OH Erie
street This is one OF the most hand
somely furnished storerooms in the
city and it is lille d With large and
elegant stock of fine jewelry, watches
clocks, sllverware. novelties. cut glass
etc, and W. believe we m y truthful y
say it is one of the best lines of its
slze i'm the state of Iowa. Mr.. Weir
has large trade and makes point of
selling goods at a low margin of pre-
tit, so that he may keep on hand a new
and fresh stock. lie is close buyer.
has a large acquaintance with jnbbe. S
and manufacturers, and thoroughly
understanding the value of goods he is
enabled to purchase at very low prices
In turn. he gives the advantage Of
these facilities to his customers and it
has been such inducements that have
developed a large patronage. This
jawelry business was established one
wear ago, Mr.. Weir coming here from
Horton. Kansas. lie is a practical
man and an expert matchmaker, fas
established a reputation for honorable
dealings. and is an excellent exponent
of twentieth century enterprise and
ambitious effort,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-08-02
a N Fountain
LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE.

- l.E T.,
We desire 10 call special attention in
This industrial review of Missouri
Valley To The large popular livery
stable OF which Mr. A N Fountain Is
proprietor. lie succeeded to this bust
ness about a year ago. The building,
which is located on the south side of
Erie street Will accommodate fully
seventylive head of horses. The best
of care is given TO all stock by com
petent stahlemen. The equipment in
Guides some line roadsters and first
class turnouts can be obtained OH the
most reasonable terms. Mr. Fountain
never disappolnts his customers and is
always reliable and faithful in meeting
every demand of the public. lie caters
to the patronage of commercial travel
ers aud furnishes experienced drivers
Mr. Fountain also conducts the large
feed barn on North Fifth street,
where farmers can put their teams i'll
to hay for l5c, or 25c for feed. He has
aceomoda ions here for about 100 head
AS progressive business man, Mr.
Fountains record is a very favorable
one, and he is enjoying large trade