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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
Richmond Electric & Power
Co

Prominent among the metropolitan
advantages which in many ways Rich
mOnd possesses is the excellent system
OF electric lighting supplied and main
tanned by the Richmond Elec-ric *
Power Company. This enterprise WAS
fOunde in 1898. passing into the hands
of .,he present owners two wears ago,
since which time the plant has been
rebuilt rnd the facilities augmented
to such an extent that the company. l.
prepared to meet all demands that
may be made upon it. Content with a
moderate return on the capital inves,
ed the terms charged by the Richmond
Electric & Power Company are ex-
tremelv liberal, while tho quality and
reliability of tie service rendered is
not 20 be surpassed i'm any town Of Il e
State. The power house is equipped
with three dynaInos Of leo. 90 and 40
kilowatts each respectively, one 20 h.
p. boiler, one $50 b. p. Lynntype water
tube boiler. and two new Allies en-
gines. Every facility has has been ac
quired that capita. or mechanical il
genuity can secure or suggest and the
result is a model electric plant, and a
complete and reliable Illuminating sys-
tenn. The Richmond Electric d
Power Company Is one Of the most
liberal concerns Of its kind in Central
Kentucky, and the people Of the com
munity have reason 10 congratulate
themselves upon the advantages of
cred by it and the service Which it
renders the town.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
M J ANDERSON
Singer Sewing Machine
Agency

Il: these DAYS of progress the interest
OF the ladies is largely centered in the
Improvements which are being con-
uuually made in sewing machines, and
Of the many different makes on the
market. 1t NAV be Justly said that none
possess such ccmmendable and so
many advanced ideas in construction as
the product ons of tine Singer Sewing
Machine Company. These qualities
the local representative OF that CON-
pany, NJ. J. Anderson. is prepared TO
demonstrate, and truly no one can 10
so better than he He offers to the
public very liberal inducements in the
way Of easy payments, and takes IN ex-
change old machines, allowing for them
fair compensation. The Singer Ma
chine is SO we'll known and such a
general favorite, that comment on its
merits is unnecessary. In prices it
ranges from $50 to S65 cash, and from
$40 to SO on the iDstallment plan. Mr..
Anderson always has on hand num-
Der Of the newest. latest and best mod
els, and the many sales made.not only
in Madison, but as well in EstiIl. Jack
son and Rockcastle counties. together
with the eminent satisfaction rendered,
have made his agency a leading and
popular one- Mr. Anderson's place Of
business is located on Main street, op-
posite the court house. Needles,
thread and supplies and repairs q al
kinds are carried in stock.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
L R BLANTON
Coal, Feed, Plasterer's
Supplies

For nine years L. R. Blan-
ton has successfully supplied
the people of Madison and
surrounding counties in coal,
salt, feed, sand, lime, cement,
plaster, hair, etc. By con-
tracing for his commodities
in large quantities, Mr.. Blan-
ton is enabled to secure bed
rock figures, the benefit of
which he gives to patrons by
quoting the lowest prices.
He is prepared to furnish ali
supplies in any quantity from
one bushel to car load lots on
short notice. A feature that
the observer, on visiting his
Yards, cannot but admire is
the neat and orderly arrange
ment of stock, systematized
so as to insure prompt filling
of orders, and protected from
the weather so as to provide
material that is always in con-
dition for immediate use. At
this season of the year sup
plying the public with coal is
an important and busy branch
of the business, large sales
marking the activity of this
department. JellicO, which
bears the reputation of being
the best soft coal on the mar
ket, and which is highly rec
commended by the hOusekeep-
ers of this section, is made a
specially, while all the other
productions are furnished to
order. Feed of all kinds is
kept constantly on hand, and
horse owners seek this estab-
ment to supply their wants.
Mr.. BlantOn has been engag-
ed in this line of business
since 1888 and has won the
confidence and esteem of the
inhabitants throughout this
section, his recognized integ-
rity being a guarantee of COM
plete satisfaction in all trans
actions.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
Higgins & Luxon

Firms like the Milwaukee
Company, manufacturers of
binders and mowers, who
have spent and are daily spen-
ding fortunes for improved
ideas in labOr-saving farm
machinery, do not place the
results of their capital and
experience in the hands of
second rate ability. or allow
them TO remain there if once
discovered. Hence is the
conclusion naturally drawn
that where is found a mil
waukee" agency, is also found
"a popular, wide-awake and
progressive management.
Higgins n Luxon are agents
in this section for the Milwau-
kee binders and mowers,
and the celebrated Owens
boro farm wagon, which be-
cause of its workmanship and
durability, light running quail
tiles and moderate price, is a
favOrite wherever introduced.
They are extensive dealers in
hay and feed ana supply
horse owners in this vicinity
with their needs in this line.
They deal in Manchester and
Jellico coal and keep a supply
constantly on hand which is
offered at the lowest market
prices. Their establishment
also contains Il large stock of
buggies and carriages of
standard make and in a va
riety of prices. The many
lines handled require all the
space in a large two
story brick structure
40x10O feet. Messrs. c. F.
Higgins and B. H. Luxon
compose the firm. Both gen.
tlemen are natives of Madi-
son county and are well and
favOrably known throughout
this section.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
J. B. STOUFFER
Clothing AMI Furnishing Goods

Conducting successfully an
establishment which in vol
ume, variety and choice selec-
ton exhibits progressiveness
in clothing and furnishing
goods, J. B. Stouffer supplies
successfully the needs of a
large patronage. The cloth
ing department is a special
feature Of the business. Mr..
StOuffer being a practical tail
or of ability and experience,
possesses, in the selection of
his stock, advantages not usu-
ally enjoyed by other dealers
in the same line, and is ena-
bled to procure goods in which
good workmanship and finish
are assured features. This
knowledge of his trade also
stands him well in the mer-
chant tailoring branch of the
business where correct meas
urementS are taken for gar
ments made to order by the
Globe Tailoring Company, of
Cincinnati, and E. V. Price.
of Chicago. fit and satisfac-
ton being guaranteed. The
gents furnishing goods line
contains a variety of mems
wear, correct in style and de-
sign and at satisfactory prices.
Every article leaves the es-
Enlistment with a ironclad
guarantee which is good as a
bank note. Buying largely,
Mr.. Stouffer presses the limit
of manufacturers cost and
this gives him special facili-
ties to quote to his large pa
tronage the verylowest prices.
His long continued expert
ence in business, supplying
the needs of the people here
abouts. gives to his establish
ment marked advantage. He
has been in business for over
twenty-seven years having
opened up the first exclusive
clothing house in Richmond,
and the reputation built up
during all these years for in
tegrity is the guarantee held
forth for a continuation OF
the policy of Offering to the
people the best the market
offers and at figures that mean
an honest equivalent for ev-
cry dollar invested.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

the demand.
Employment is given to POO
hands. thereby placing in cir
culatiOn each week, in wages
alone, a large sum of money.
The inception of this enter
prise was a valuable addition
to local trade conditions. of
fering an excellent market for
timber, and through the
steady employment Of such a
large force of workmen, con
t'ibuting in Il marked degree
to the healthy progress of
Richmond.
The otficersof the Company.
Edmond B. Hume, President:
Stanton B. Hume. Secretary
and General Manager, and W.
5. Hume. Vice-President and
Treasurer, are publicsp spirited
gentlemen and realize fully
the responsibility of the Com
pany in the up-building ofOur
town and are ready at all
times to do their share in all
public enterprises. Our citi-
zens in return should not fail
TO appreciate the benefit the
Company is to Richmond and
should accord it their strong
est encouragement.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
&c WINES
Drugs Paints Etc


And now thai this review Of
Richmond's interests has reached rep
resentative proportions il wOnld be an
objectionable omission not to give
some account Of this old and reliable
establishment. For over twenty years
Mr.. E. G. Wines has responded faith
fully aud well to the needs OF the pub
lie for drugs aud medicines. HIS stock
comprises a full and comprehensive
assortment Of fresh and pure drugs,
druggists suudries patent medicines,
toilet articles. paints and painters sup
plies OF every description. The pre-
scription department is thoroughly
equipped and the utmost care is exer-
cised in the eonipounding:of preserip-
tiOns aud family receipts. In his long
and active business career in Rich
mond the strie.est integrity has char
acterized all Mr. Wines methods and
the result is evidenced in the enjoy
ment of esteem and confidence. In
standing and popularity, in prestige
aud prominence his establishment rep
resents in stock, methods and patron
age all that goes to make up first
class institution; while in neatness
and order OF arrangement and in ele-
ganee OF interior it viii compare favor
ably with the swell pharmacies Of the
large cities. Within the past two
w-a the s'oreroom has been complete
y d. q. ts.-. at considerable expense.
handsome new fixtures having been
added, walls aud ceiling artisticzily
decorated. counters and shelving pol
ished and painted. giving TO the whole
a truly metropolitan appearance. The
enterprise displayed by Mr. Wines in
this move is 70 be highly commended,
Tor sucs Efforts TO beaufify and render
attractive the establishments OF Rich
mond viii tend greatly to extend her
prestige and increase her influence as
a trading eehtsr.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
E. v. ELDER
General Merchandise

In the establishment of E.
V. Elder the public are af-
forded excellent opportunities
to secure their needs in all
commodities compris ing a
first class and complete gen
eral merchandise stock. This
business was established by
Mr.. Elder eight years ago,
his enterprising methods soon
commanding popular recogni-
ton, and as patronage in
creased, the stock increased,
until now it is one of the lead
ing mercantile enterprises of
Madison County. Dry goods,
clothing, boots and shoes and
gents furnishing goods are
handled, the best productions
of well known manufacturers
only, finding a place on the
shelves. Quality is assured,
while prices are fixed at fig
ures which do not fear cOmpe-
tition. Among the specalties
of the dry goods department
are fashionable dress goods
in silk and wool, together
with a large line ofwashgOods
offered at extremely low fig-
ures, while in notions the
stock of ribbons, embrOider-
les and laces is not to be ex-
celled anywhere. Correct and
stylish shapes, neatness and
taste in trimmings, and pop
ular prices are the features
of the millinery department.
offering great attraction to
the ladies Of the vicinity.
The line of gents furnishing
goods reflects cOrrectand mob
by styles and in variety and
price presents fiattering in
ducements. So to, the stocks
of clothing, shoes, hats and
caps appeal in the strongest
terms to all. In the carpet
department is to be found a
splendid assOrtmentin ingram
all-woOl and brussels. art
squares, rugs, mattinGs and
hnOleums, together with lace
curtains and window shades
in ample variety. Mr.. Elder
watches the market closely,
keeping thoroughly posted on
the ever changing styles. and
is always on the alert to pro-
cure for his patrons the great
est value for every dollar in
vested Buyingin large guam
titles he presses the limit Of
manufacturers cost. and this
gives him special facilities to
quote to his large patronage
the very lowest prices.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
The Richmond w alter
& Light CO.

The two great public utilities
water and light are supplied to
Richmond and its inhabitants
through the medium of the Rich
mond Water d Light Company,
whose equipment and service are
regarded as eminently satisfacto-
". A system Of direct pressure
Ia used the supply being furnished
from an artificial lake covering
% acres, located two miles East
Of town. From the lake two large
duplex engines force the water
into a standpipe l35 feet high by
- feet in diameter. with a capac-
itv of l35, coo gallons, from which
it i fed into the mains and dis
tributed throughout the town.
Service pipes are installed in all
the principal business and resi-
dence district. to which extensions
are being continually made A.
necessity demands. the latest ad-
ditions beng 1900 feet Of six
inch main to the sooperage plant.
Thus l. splendid service furnished
10 all residents. while the danger
OF loss by fire Is economical.
property owners and business men
being supplied with every advan-
taCe that can De secured in any Of
our largest cities. The gas plant
j. one OF the most modern and
most thoroughly equipped in Cen
trai Kentucky. a fact supported
by the testimony of Mr.. F. H.
Shelton. an expert from Philadel-
phia. in a report recently mace to
the Company after % thorough
inspection of il. An effort i
now being made. by reduction
in prices. to greatly increase the
quantity Of gas consumed in the
town. and there Is no reason why
IL should NOT be- doubled in the
next few years. Aside from it.
Uses in Illuminating the cost of
"a. is scarcely above that Of other
fuels while the convenience. clean
illness and other advantages to he
enjoyed arr sufficient to recon-
mend its adoption to all house
keepers. 4 complete stock of up
to-dats gas stores. fixtures and
appliances Is kept on hand to be
supplied to cas consumers at first
cost. The officers Of the compa-
uv are. J. 4. Sullivan. President:
r. E. Turlev. Secretary: a. ".
Merrill. Treasurer. and J. ".
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
.C,F,BroWcI&Co,,
LEXINGTON, KY.
Announce
ment

A. 4 NJ. Karaghensian
and Mr.. BedrOs KaZanjian. of
New York, both widely known
and extensive handlers of
goods from the Orient, have
requested us TO hold a sale of
Oriental Rugs for them, and
have shipped Us SO, 000wOrth
of Bugs. In our experience
we have never seen Il more
beautiful lot Of rugs. They
are the cleanest, most per-
fectly woven and have the
choicest patterns and color
ings OF any collection we have
ever known.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
Here's Or
Proposition

We have $4,000 worth of mag.
niheent Rugs TO show you.
They arePlaeed on sal. sor the first
time this week.
they will be on exhibition for TWO
weeks
We propose to turn item ovsr tc
you at the importers prize plus a very
snail commission tor handling them
Every rug is marked IN plain
figures.
We wll send chem to your home
Tor inspection
This Is undoubtedly the best rug
opportunity ever offered in this rity and
II you are at all Interested in these
beautiful gems Of the weavsrs art, We
sincerely hope Won will visit our store
while this exhibition Is in progress.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
Hume Cooperage Co
lIncOTp0rated.I

An industry which mas 4 oil
rect bearing on the progress
Of Richmond since it gives
employment steadilytoa large
force Of wOrkmenis the Hume
.Cooperage Company, one of
the largest concerns of its
kind in kentucky. The plant
comprises a thorough. syste-
matte and convenient arrange
ment Of buildings, equipped
with all modern appliances in
the way of improved machin-
cry for the manufacture of
whiskey and spirits barrels.
The total area covered Is III
acres on which are erected
the main building 4Ox419 feet
in dimensions, the headingand
stave building 64X64 feet for
the manufacture of heading
and slaves from the rough,
the hand cooper shop 32x250
feet, the engine room 50x54
feet. the boiler room 40x50
feet. the warehouse with a
storage capacity Of 5000 bar
rels. and numerous other
smaller buildings. All con-
veniences for prompt and
economic handling are en-
ployed in chutes, shafts and
elevators, hand-cars operating
on tracks, together witha side
track IS extended from the
main line of the L. x \. and
L. Il 4. Railroads direct into
the yards, thereby facilitating
shipments. The process of
manufacturing is such that
from the time the timber is
cut in the mountains, until
the finished product is stored
in the warehouse, it has pass
ed through many hands, con-
sequently the number of men
employed by the Hume Coop
erage Company is quite large.
been cut to proper
length and thickness the
slaves are placed in a drying
kiln. there to remain for a
period of 20 days, and being
thoroughly seasoned are pass
ed to Observation-Disclosures, thence
to the setting-up form, after
which they are steamed, Wild
lassed, heated, and charred.
The barrel is now leveled.
trussed, and placed in a large
machine to be crozed, from
which it is elevated to the sec
Ond floor TO be inspected.
Passing a careful scrutiny, it
is headed up, lathed, hoped,
inspected again, bunged, and
passed to the stOrehOuse a
finished article. ready for the
market. Great care must be
exercised in the selection of
wood, for only the best white
oak, free from all imperfec-
tions can be used, and the loss
through defective material is
frequently great. This year
an additional equipment viii
be added to utilize all small
stuff by manufacturing it into
) and 10 gallon kegs. The es-
adjustment of this plant in
Richmond has proved a boon
to owners of land in themoun-
tains. enabling them to find a
market for their timber.
From 81 to So percord is paid
and teams may be seen daily
hauling wood from points as
far distant as twenty-five and
thirty miles from town. The
Of the cooperage
works is $4,000 slaves, LOCO
machine and 400 hand made
barrels per day; and yet tits
fotnd impossible to supply
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
DO Your
Trading At Home

The CLIMAX realizes perfectly thatt human nature look
for number one and probably feature of existence
is this theory earnestly applied than to affairs nvov
ing financial considerations In the matter of trading how
people otentmes deceived into buying goods in
large cities, to the detrment of their town, when
matter of fact they could only actually getcheaper prices
home but would Also by paronzing their merchants
assist holding the money circulation in their community
up higher standard.
This IS particularly the with people within the natur
al trading radius of Richmond. little inspection and
parisOn of prices will convince buyerthat merchants
actually undersel Lexington houses in many staple lines
and buyer indeed be fasdiousy inclined who
be suited from she really metropolitan stocks carried
Richmond The Madison county buyer should also keep
sight of the important fact that dollar thrown into home
channels of trade is liable be whirled back him. while
such chances best remote when he spends his money
in LEXINGTON or Cincinnati
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
PATRONIZE YOUR HOME MERCHANTS

They will deal fairly by you and have far greater in
your welfare and that of the community at large
than outside dealer have 1t is the home merchant
who advertse your and county and increases the val
your property and to whom all for assist
in the many little enterprises which 90 make life
enjoyable we'll the larger which furnish employ
and draw in money from abroad Your home mer-
chants the main bulwark of the town They entitled
your undivided support and your good will You can
best look for number one by patronizing the men
whose aims and objects are identical with Eour own.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

The man who doesn't know right
from wrong almost invariably does
wrong
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
A Sacrifice

These goods are as fresh as
before the fire, the wrappers
alone being soiled. Below We
quote a few prices:
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

The people who give gratuitous ad-
vice may as well save their breath.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
In order to make room for an
entire

OF Groceries, we will dispose Of
our present stock, which was
damaged recently by fire and
water, at
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
fearful OR CHEERFUL ?

Whether a woman IS fearful OF cheer
ful depends not on what she has mater
ally, but what she e physically. Many
an indulgent husband Is driven almost
to despair BY the fearful Outburst OF a
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26
White Cotton
Dress Goods

Victoria Lawn. India
Linen, Persian Lawn,
French Lawn, Organ
dies, Naiusoods, Novel
ty Fancy Weaves,
Piques, Madras Shirt
ings
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

hR Robinson|
against
hEisGabbard|
All persons I'd
i4l5ha e. Gail
nastha same
cesignsd on OIL
Mbs barred.
Esb-4w
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

Sheer High Grade Lawn Handkerchiaf.
ene-half inch hemstitched border. al Sc.
Ne 213i Hemstitched Handkerchief ora
half inch. made OF soft Swiss Lawn, embroid-
cred all around, in very tasteful patterns ~
white chain work, flowers and leaf patterns.
well worth l5c. at Isc
Ladies Swiss Handksrchiefs with border,
Of real lace flower designs. at sc.
Novelty MufEers in popular coIors. mad.
OF high grade English serge, size z91Zs az 25s
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

wife who
has g every-
thing she
wants - He
wants to
know
what's the
matter. But
the wife
can't tell.
She only
knows that
she Is de-
pressed and
Respondent.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

Quality $685. high grade Marsaes Quilts I2 size extra
heavy weight large floral center patterns surrounded by
aovel groupings Of ferns and flowers. the Handsome.
Quilt offered for the money. Price 81; special for
this week p 90. Ask to see them.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

The best cent Handkerchief ever pro-
duced. staple borders Of Red and Blue, also
plain White, at sc each
The leader of the line-Men's Softest I'm
ished French HandkeTchiefs, Lawn, one inch
hemstitched border printed in tasteful polka
dots and Eleur-de-lis patterns, in two color
effects, at lOc-
Silky Japanette Cloth Hand kerchiefs,o one
inch hem. white silk initial in corner. ct IOc
Pure Belfast Linen HandkeIchieis at 2jc.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1902-02-26

Chidren's Knit Hoods made of good quality
wool zephyr closely knit assorted solid colOrs, 10
cents each.
Fancy combination feece-liDed Hoods, closely
knit stitched all with silk floss, at pc each
Closely knit Shawl FascinatOrs. made of good
quality wool, Ain. fancy border, at % and 49c each
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-02-21
Clerks Wise Suggestion.

II have latel been much troubled
with dyspepsia, belching and sour
stomach" writes Nj. S. Mead, leading
pharmacist of AttleDoro, Mass. i
could eat hardly anything without SUI
fering several hours. My clerk suggest
ed I try Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, when
l did with most happy results. nave
had no more trouble and when one can
go to eating mince pie, cheese, canuy
and nuts after such a time, their dl-
gestion must be pretty good. l endors
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure heartily foo
don't have to diet. Eat all the goou
food Won want but don't overload the
stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia cure Oh
gests your food. Brown Bros.