The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-04
HAS MODEL ESTABLISHMENT
i. ". Gill Fits Up Perfect Undertak-
ing ROOmH


ing Rooms.
That Wichita has kept abreast of all
that is modern, improved and convenient
is suggested by an-inspection of the es-
tablishment OF I. W. Gill; the funeral
director of 81 East Douglas avenue. a
description Of the premises should be in
teresting to those who note Wichita s
advancement and thrift. The internal
ARRANGEMENT of Mr.. Gins establishment
certifies to the fact that he has with
wonderful accuracy determined VIVA
equipment is necessary ia the profession
he pursues. The business Office occupies
the front of the building on the ground
floor and here the proprietor attends to
the ordinary affairs of u business man.
Next. and secluded by door, is a sec
ond Office. where matters of privacy are
attended to. and which it appears. would
Be a necessary adjunct TO the undertake
ers business. Passing through a second
door the display room is reached This
has an area of 14x25 feet The floor is
covered with lnoleum of chaste pattern,
giving the apartment a wholesome ap-
pearance. on either side of the room is
an elegant golden oak and glass case.
lighted by electricity and are covered in
side with curtains which can be lowered
when funeral services are being held in
the room.
The display Of caskets in these cases Is
q fine one and the supply shown the most
costly and elegant manufactured. Among
those in stock are shown some in laven-
dar. white embossed plush broadcloth
Cwhite and black that are no doubt the
finest specimens of the cas1et makers
art. The solid oak state and black slate
caskets. plain and draped, are fine prod
ucts. and in one of the latter cases can
b. seen a duplicate OF the casket in
which was buried the remains OF the late
lamented president, William Mckinley.
The couch caskets are beautiful exhibits
and a revelation in funeral equipment.
In the same room and beyond are two
more cases made Of California redwood
with solid walnut columns, in which are
displayed the less costly caskets, in rose
wood and black cloth. together with
smaller ones used for children which are
in gloss white. white embossed plush and
white broadcloth
Next to and west Of the Office IS a sleep
ing apartment. which is occupied by ais
attendant who remains all night in the
establishment. and who is supplied with
e telephone within easy reach. thus Civ
ing a perfect night service. a hallway
on the west gives entrance INTO the ox-
treme rear where are kept the funeral
cars. This room has q cemented floor
with all appurtenances for cleaning and
caring for the vehicles used by Mr.. Gill.
Among the wheels may be noticed a
splendid first cali" buggy. which cor
convenience and style is unsurpassed in
the west The funeral cars. of which
there are three. are models OF their kind
One is the ordinary black car. another 4
three-coiumn black with beveled glas,
front and siding, and the third "A white.
three-column bcveled glass conveyance.
and as fine piece of workmanship as can
be seen in any city. These cars are
manufacture 10y James Cunningham.
Son q Company Of Rochester. y y
which is guarantee of their style and
finish. The equine equipment of the es-
tablishment Is in keeping with the rest
Of it, for Ny Gin has a team of Arabian
whites weighing 1859 pounds each that
are the finest specimens of their breed