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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
GOTT BROS.
Eggs, Poultry, Hides, Furs,
Feed and Salt.

The bushes o! buying and shipping
poultry and produce has been devel-
oped wonderfully in the last ten or
fifteen years. 1t has proved on I'M
told benefit, to the farmer placing him,
through the local buyer, in close touch
with the sources of supply and de
mand, and thus securing top" prices.
AS buyers of poultry and produce
Colt Bros. have followed that pursuit
for more than three years and have
had the satisfaction of developing their
business from small beginning to
its present proportions. Shipments of
poultry to eastern and Cincinnati mar
kets are over a 100 coops OF fowl pei
mvnth. besides, HOO cases 4 of eggs
and large quantities of butter. TIN
Got Bros. are natives of Madison coun
tv and are known to every farmer with
in d radius Of 30 miles Of Richmond
This business has. by their wide awake
methods, given to farmers excellent
selling advantages, and has contributed
to Riehmond's prestige as market b.
attracting sellers for miles arounC
through the medium Of superior iacil
tiles in marketing their produce.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
Do You Know

That Buggies and Carri-
ages are from IS to $40 cheaper
now than they we're a few
weeks ago? We still have good
selection on our floor. You
save money by buying nowand
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

among the important enter
priseS in its line. The man.
agement of the mill is in the
hands of its president, Mr..
James w. Earring, who for
forty years has been connect
ed with the flour business,
and for a number of years
successfully conducted a -four
and feed mill in Shelby
county. The Office work and
outside business is looked
after by the Secretary and
Treasurer, Allen H. Earring,
who possesses both cordiality
and integrity, qualities which
guarantee to patrons pleasant
and satisfactory relations.
Orders for flour, corn, meal
and feed promptly filled, and
all things being equal. the J..
W. Earring Grain & Mill Co., a
home enterprise, should by
all means receive our prefer
ence and generous support.
This preference we owe to
the community, to ourselves,
and last but not least to the
gentlemen whose enterprise
and skill have combined to
supply a plant which from a
mechanical standpoint has no
superior any place.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
Letcher & Witt,
Coal, Grain, Seeds,
Builders Supplies.

One Of the most widely
known firms of Richmond in
the above lines is that of
Letcher 81 Witt, whose extern
sive business interests have
made the people of this vicin-
ity perfectly familiar with
their name. They offer to
property owners every adj
vantage to secure their needs
in coal, lime, cement, plaster,
etc. This establishment pos
sesses superior facilities in
the buying and shipping of
grain and hay, and offer to
the farmers of this section
the highest current market
prices. They also deal large
ly in Jellico and Brush Creek
coal and make a speciality of
Kentucky Blue Grass seed,
which they handle in large
quantities. Because of the
location of their establish
ment on the L. & N. tracks,
cars are loaded and unloaded
at the doors, thus important
items of expense, viz: freight
charges and handling are re-
duced to a minimum. They
are selling agents in this sec
ton for the celebrated Blue
Grass fence which is daily
growing in popular favor.
The active management OF
the business is in the hands
of Mr.. Everett Witt, an ex.
perienced buyer and mer
chant. That he has succeed
ed well in his responsible pc
sitior is best told in the
history Of the growth ant
progress of the concern.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
w. S. OLDHAM,
Furniture and Under
taking.

At the furniture establish
ment of W. S. Oldham, house
keepers can secure, at the
very lowest prices, their
needs in articles for house
hold equipment. He is in
possession ofevery advantage
to offer to the public the best
possible inducements both in
quality and price. He hand
les the productions of makers
of established reputation and
deals in goods made to render
durability, and not put to-
gether simply ito sell". The
stock contains a choice selec-
ton of bedsteads, chairs, ia
bles, parlor and bedroom fur
niture, wardrobes, plain and
fancy touches, enameled met
al beds, etc. etc. Special at
tention is given to the franz
ing of pictures, and a splen-
did line of mouldings in the
latest designs is exhibited.
Mr.. Oldham also conducts
an undertaking establishment
and gives prompt, intelligent
and satisfactory service in
the care and burial of the
dead. He carries a complete
line of funeral furnishings
and caskets, and is equipped
in every particularto respond
to every requirement in this
line. This department is UNI
der the direction of Mr.. A.
thur Todd who has built-up
an excellent reputation in the
community for his skill and
knowledge in embalming and
funeral directing. He is a
graduate Of the Clarke School
of Embalming and holds a
certificate from the State
Board of Health. Mr.. OLD
ham is we'll known through
out this community and in
his four years of merchantilt
life has won confidence ant
esteem by the integrity b
his methods and the reliable
ity of his representations.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

1t doesn't pay to be too busy to make
friends.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
E. DEATHERAGE
&ECO.
GROCERIES.

The oftrepeated expression
''read between the lines"
has a suitable and forcible APP
plication in the establishment
of E. Deatherage x Co. The
taste displayed in hearrange-
ment of the well assorted
stock, the marks and labels Of
prominent manufactures
everywhere in evidence, the
systematic facilities employ
ed in the transaction of bust
ness-all indicate in the strong
est possible terms, the quail
ty and the magnitude of the
patronage enjoyed. 1t is no
idle compliment, but sheer
justice to say that the grocery
establishment of E. -Deather-
age & Co., will compare favor
ably with the more preten-
tious ones of our larger cities.
In the many articles that
make up a complete stock,
standard goods only find a
place on their shelves, and
these have been selected with
reference to their know purity
and whOlesOmeness. The
coffee handled by this concern,
"a blend of four different
grades, contains quality for
price, the eminent satisfac-
ton which it has given with
in the past ten years being
demonstrated in a steadily in
creasing demand. Lexington
Cream Flour, Honeysuckle
and Republic brands of canned
goods are some of the special
ties, together with a line of
goods expressly selected,
backed and canned TO order
for Mr.. Deatherage. The
stock is turned over rapidly
thereby assuring freshness
a consideration which the
wise do not OverlOOk-fOr a
fresh stock means the best
value and the best value is
what is always to be desired.
Mr.. Deatherage is familiar
with makers and their pro-
auctions and has gained a
knowledge of the needs of the
public in the school of expert
ence. His growing business
indicates enterprise and ex-
ecutive ability ola high order,
and his progressive methods
have given to the people of
Richmond an establishment
which supplies metropolitan
advantages in the food line.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
S. L. MIDKIFF,
Manufacturer of We
hicles, Horseshoer,
General Black
smith.


"Shoddy" carriages and
buggies have had their day.
The public has learned, at
considerable expense, that
putty and paint so generally
used to fill in or cover defec-
tive material, second or third
quality of wood, iron and
steel in the ''made to sell''
vehicle cannot insure dura-
bility, and durability" is
after all, the true test of val
ue. The class of work turned
out by the establishment of S.
L. Midkiff bears in every de-
tail the impress of excellence
in quality, both in material
and finished workmanship,
and gives to it a leading posi-
ton among similar institu-
tiOns in this section of the
State. The plant comprises
all tools and appliances of ex-
perience, or the needs of the
business have suggested, and
some idea of the extent of the
operations of this concern
may be had when it is known
that there are constantly en-
plOyed eight skilled mechan-
les, selected because of their
extensive experience and rec
Ognized ability. Every effort
is made to keep the plant
thoroughly up-tO-date, new
improvements and inventions
being constantly added, the
latest addition being three
new model machines for the
adjustment of rubber tires to
wheels. The rOller-bearing
wagon manufactured by Mr..
Midkitf bears the stamp of
honest value, excellence of
workmanship and durability
of construction, and has a
saving offfty cent. horse
power. In Mr.. Midkiff's re-
pository will be found a col
lection of vehicles which in
variety of design, style and
price will compare favorably
with the mammoth establish
ments of the metropolitan cit
les, and included are the cele-
br;Ited Connersville, Ind, and
Dayton, Ohio, carriages and
buggies, for which he has the
local agency. Mr.. Midkiff
was born in Virginia, has
spent 45 years at his business
and knows its every detail.
The history and growth of
his establishment is the his
tory and growth of the mer-
camille institutions of Rich
mOnd, and it's untarnished
record all these years is the
result of the sterling integri-
ty that has characterized the
efforts of its owner and won
for it the popularity and rec
OgnltlOn which has entrench-
ed it in the confidence of the
people. Nor is the reputa-
ton of Mr.. Midkiff confined
to the precincts of Madison
county, but extends as well
over a territory within a ra-
dius of one hundred miles of
Richmond, much of his work
going to remote points. His
aim has always been to give
an honest equivalent for ev-
cry dollar invested, n d
therein lies the secret of sue
cess.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
State Bank & Trust
Company.

site OF a good banking insti-
tuition is absolute security.
Nothing can take the place in
the minds of its patrons of
that feeling of confidence
which every depositor should
repose in the integrity and
stability of the institution in
whose keeping he has placed
his money. This security is
maintained by various deI ices
known and approved by bank
ers throughout the world.
| % Large capital, sufficient to
meet all emergencies. o.
Strong safes and fire proof
vaults. (3) Able and effici-
ent management, under con-
Servativeand honest Officiates,
bonded in sufficient amounts
to cover any possible deficien-
cies. In all these respects
the State Bank & Trust Com
pany proves itself worthy Of
the reliance of the public and
offers all the inducements
consistent with commercial
laws in all transactions with
in the scope of the banking
business. This bank, sue
ceeding the Second National
Bank, was incorporated in
1897, and because Of the abil-
ity and wisdom of its mar
agement, its history, Gaily
written, is one of steady pro-
gress, indicating popular ia
vol and deserved confidence.
Besides transacting Il general
banking business, this insti-
tuition under It's charter, is
also authorized to act as guar
dian, administrator, executor,
assignees and agent or in 9th
err judiciary capacity, thereby
giving to the people of this
community the broadcast ba-
sis of liability and security
in such affairs. The officers
are j. Stone Walker, Pres;
j. a. Sullivan, Vice Pres;
r. e. Turley, Cashier; c. II.
Chenault, Teller; and L. P.
Evans, BOOk-keeper. The di-
rectors are j. Stone Walker,
j. A. Sullivan, CD. Chenault,
T. d. Chenault, Il. B. Hanger
j. r. Gibson, j. H. Powell
and z. D. Ballard. With their
interests in such hands pa
irons are we'll assured that
they will be safely guarded,
conservatively and judiciOus-
ly managed. Every safeguard
that skill can suggest has
been taken in providing a
modern banking equipment.
The vaults are of the celebra-
ted Diebold make, are fire
and burglar proof, and con-
tain a number of safety de-
pOsite boxes for the storing
of papers and other valuables,
which are rented to the pub
lie at yearly charges of 5$, $40
and $50 according to the size.
Enclosed in this large vault,
and containing the funds of
the bank is d MOsler screw
door safe, an up-tO-date con-
trivance for battling burglars
and safe blowers. The build
ing erected and occupied by
the State Bank & Trust Com
pany was designed by Chas.
Crapsey, the well known Gin
cinnati architect, is construct
ed of Rockcastle stone and
marble, elegantly finished
throughout, and is by far the
handsOmest business block
in Richmond. Investments
to beautify and build up are
the strongestevidenceof pub
lie spirit, and Richmond has
reason to be proud of those
among her citizens who see
in her future, progress along
metropolitan lines.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
Commercial Advantages Offered to
the Citizens of the Surround
ing Country
POPULAR TRADING CENTER

Sketches Of the Establishments Which Do
the Bulk Of the Business, and the
Reasons Why They Stand SoHdIy En-
trenched in Public Favor.---Brief BIZ
og-aphies Of Richmond's Wide-awake
and Public Spirited Business and Pro-
fessional Men;--Their Methods and
Their Characteristics
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-06
The English Pound.

Travelling i'm Portugal. have been
asked. with perfect gravity. II IL be not
true that England is full OF gold mines
and then asked further: ''If you have no
gold mines In your country, where do the
pounds sterling all come from?'
The Portuguese worship OF our pound
pieces is both amusing and earnest. The
frontier customs officers will scheme
themselves purple I'm the face TO get hold
OF one or two of them. or deposit OF 9TH
erwise. and. once parted with. you on
your part may go purple or red I'm the
vain effort TO recover tho precious gold
instead OF the torn and dirty paper equiv
alent Oess conlmissionl. which. IN the
name OF the nation. Will be rendered 10
you.
In the very heart Of Reira one dav
rested for awhile at n little inn. the gor-
geous landady OF which wore a pound
piece as a brooch md one half-sovereign
dangling from her left ear.
You would have thought this woman
had obtained n glimpse Of her particular
seat in paradise from the ecstatc look
in her eyes and her tremulous tone as
she accepted the hslf-Sovereign which 7
conceded her out of my store on behalf
of her right ear. She willingly paid full
value for Il, too. seeming 90 regard IL as
the chance Of a lifetime.-N Liberal
Review.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-06
0LNcYVlllE.

There must be a kitchen dive or two
handy 10 the square for quite number OF
persons under the influence Of liquor were
seen upon the square late yesterday after
noon and evening.
This evening the officers-elect of Pris-
ella Rebekah lodge. 1. O. O. F., will be
Installed. The committee have a surprise
i'm store for the members.
The officers-elect Of the Young Mems
Literary and Social club were installed
yesterday afternoon and are as follows
President, Thomas Cronan; vice president.
Thomas j. McKenna; recording secretary,
Edward Hague; financial secretary, Will
liam J. Mclaughlin; corresponding secre-
tary. William r. Feeney; treasurer.
James Gorman; board OF directors Ed
ward McCaffrey, John GIL. John McCor-
mick, James German and Thomas Nc
Kenna question committee. Fred Cor
man, William B. Feeney, William ]. But.
Ter. James A. Caffrey and Thomas Bren-
nan; auditing committee, Norman Cong
don Thomas Kelly and Francis Collins:
librarian. Arthur A. McCullagh; assistant
Librarians. Philip Coffey and Joseph Han
lon: sergeant-at-arms. Thomas Brennan.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Sunset club will be held this evening.
A business session of the Epworth
league will be held at the residence of the
Rev. w. A. Gardner on Webster avenue
this evening.
Dyer's pond was covered with skaters
yesterday.
William wfrth mourns the loss OF $50
and his check book. which were stolen
from his room at Pocasset avenue Sat
urday. st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-06
fine CONCERT
Given by American Band In
provldsnc, Opera House,

Last evening at tho Providence Opera
House the American band gave it's sec
ond Sunday night concert, wiuh Mr.. Her
bert L. Clarke as director. aud was greet
ed by large and appreciative audience.
There Is no doubt that since Mr..
cIarkes arrival. the band IS much i'm
proved in every way his personality and
manner of leading being such as TO en-
courage the best effort of each individual
member. Their playing is marked by
more than usual accuracy in time. tone,
and rendition and IL Is 10 be hoped that
this improvement will continue until per-
fection be reached.
OF Mr.. Clarkes work as a soloist no
criticism Is needed. His tone Is fine and
true, his execution OF the best. and his
style artistic.
The other soloists Of the evening We're
accorded a warm reception. Mr.. Claude
w. Spary. the we'll known trombone solo
list OF the band gave the usual encore and
ono beside, using as the first THE Reu-
ben and the Maid" which has lately be-
come 80 popular
Miss Jessie T.. Chase, who Is a young
and talented violinist, delighted her lis
teners by her purity OF tone and brilliancY
OF execution, and gives promise OF excel
lent work in the near future.
Mr.. Charles III. Everett has a very fine
bass voice which he handles in a most
artistic manner His solo was one which
suited admirably the quality OF his voice.
and 'The Rosary" which he sang for an
encore was rendered with great delicacy
OF expression. Mr.. Alexander McCabe
was accompanist, and filled the position
TO the satisfaction OF both performers and
listeners.
One OF the numbers. which naturally
attracted the most attention. Is Mr.
Clarke's new march. This composition
seems TO have already become popular
among musicians and music lovers, who
IL is quite safe 10 say. expect the Ameri-
can band. under Mr.. Clarke's leadership,
90 become New England's Finest"
The program was as follows: Chorus
from "Mors ct Vita" Gounod; overture,
Light Cavalry" Suppe trombone solo,
king OF the Winds" (by requesD, Mr..
Claude w. Spary. (a) Entire Act. LA
Mariposa" mew) DisZ: (b) Love Song ."
Diaz; violin solo. Scene de Ballet" De
Beriot, Miss Jessie T.. Chase Vourree and
Clique (new) German. from Much Ado
About Nothing" Intermission. Scene
from Carmen, Bizet; cornet solo, Lost
Chord" (by requesD Sullivan, Herbert l..
Clarke: (a) Musical Travestie. Warbler $
Serenade,' new Perry; Cb) march, New
England's Finest" new Clarke, dedi-
Gated 20 American band: bass solo. Aria
from Don Carlos" ELLA Giammai
M'amo." Verdi. Mr. Charles II. Everett;
selection from 'The Burgomaster,' Lud-
ers; finale, THE Flag" Reeves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-06
HAD ROYAL Time.
Election, Installation and Ban
qust Of Theatrical Mechanics.

The 18th annual and installation meet
ing OF Providence lodge, No. 10. Theatrical
Mechanics, were held yesterday afternoon
in their rooms over Keith's theatre
The officers who will conduct its affairs
for the coming year are as follows:
President. Arthur r. Congdon; vice
president. George +. w Myers: record
ing secretary. John Taylor. financial sec
retary. Charles L. Luther; assistant treas
urer, Thomas +. Gamble: treasurer. Louis
h. Sweet; marshal. Joseph r.. Thornton;
sergeant-at-arms, stephen Green; trus-
tees. Charles +. Martin, Eugene Wendell
schaefer and James +. Sullivan.
Twenty-seven members were admitted
during the year and nearly thrice that
number enjoyed the excellent banquet
provided at Macreath's dining parlors last
evening.
James Z. Sullivan was chairman of the
committee Of arrangements for the even
ing celebration. assisted by Arthur R.
Congdon and Joseph X. Thornton. The
supper provided was all that could have
black cigars was thoroughly appreciated.
An impromptu orchestra selected from
the diversified talent the association af-
fords. representing every theatre in the
city. added materially TO the pleasure OF
the post-prandial exercises. AndI~w Link
Of the Providence Opera house was It's
leader
n response to toasts some clever after
dinner speeches were made by President
President Myers. Treasurer Sweet and
Brothers Thomas Callahan. William CAL
lahan, Powers, Wogdon, Dammers,
Harris, Lewis and others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-06

While no dehenite announcement of
early closing events will be made be-
fore the stewards meeting, it. is practical
Is certain that Narragansett park Will
have grand circuit meeting this year
on a scale commensurate with former
successos. because Il is well known THAI
President Fred T.. Perkins OF the Assoc
citation believes in the advantages OF a
liberal policy that Will draw entries
The Park Brew $4,000 stake last year was
ono of the features OF tho year, the big
gest money ever hung up for pacing
class. It's success was attested by the
number OF entries and tho widespread
interest in fits decision. that was watched
by one OF the biggest crowds that ever
assembled at the historic Narragansett
park. Before II was won Mr.. Perkins
practically assured its continuance, and
81 seems settled as an annual event az
regular as the NJ. and NJ. at Detroit, tho
Massachusetts at Rcadville. and the
Charter Oak AT Hartford. with this differ
cnce-that il is the only $4,000 stake for
PAGERS ever given.
The $4,000 Roger williams early clos
trg event for 2:14 trotters will probably
be continued this year. with the four 9TH
cr ehIly closing events similar to last
year This will make an offering that will
turn the thoughts OF the circuit followers
go this direction and induce the consid-
c.ation of the circuit stewards IL that
needs inducement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-06
New Waterproof Paper,

The Current Paper Trade Journal tells
us of a method devised by n Mr. Joseph,
OF Cologne, that will hako paper into
leathcry. waterproof fabric. That journal
says: There are many so-callcd water
proof popers. aud several are prepared
with raraffin ana linsecd OIL None OF
thcm, however. hold water any length OF
time. and not ono 81 them is totally unin-
0uenced by greasy matters. such COM
bination as a supple. rat ana waterproof
paper with a glossy surface does not ov-
ist inc now process consists iu treating
parcr with boiling hot miEture of par
1fiir and linseed oil aHd pros ssing between
rolls. This procedure is carried ont twice.
The rauor On then treated with ehelIac
and finally with powdered foic Tho pa
rcr is again rolled and pressed. which is
the finishing process. The vanishee om-
rloycd serve 20 make the paper iuperyi-
Gus 20 fatty substances ami prevents tho
Paper frvrn having any UNPLEASANT smell.
The tale rs glaze-Eiving substance.
which &C tho Same time SERVES to give
The paper a lcalhcrt consistency aud IA
IpL SA-lly torns 1et g9es Eot crack,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-06
GENERAL GOSSIP.

Regarding the alleged signing of Parent,
formerly OF the Providence Grays. but
later OF the Boston American league team,
and Winters, also of the latter nine. for
Cincinnati. it fell through because Brush
gave no intention OF guaranteeing the
1000 terms proposed by Watkins, who told
the players he was acting for Brush.
Neither player has denied nor affirmed
the statement that he signed agreements
60 sign contracts for $4,000 a year each,
but both say they would have gone flying
ST the offer was made i'm rood faith and
Watkins carried out this agreement The
Boston American league club tried I'm
every way 10 get Parent and Winters 10
sign contracts while on tho last trip west
but tho boys refused. hoping daily TO hear
from Agent Watkins, who remained under