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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
ANADARKO ICE co.

This is one OF the valuable en-
terprises of the little city, manufac-
turing large quantities of pure ice,
which is distributed to consumers
promptly and daily on demand. The
plant has machinery capacity of 75
tons per day, have been turning out
over thirty tons daily and are averag-
ing to increase the output to forty
tons to supply the demand. Mr.. f..
b. Wilcox in charge of the plant here
is also of the Oklahoma Brokerage
Company, wholesale dealers in prod
ucts of the famous AnheuserB Busch
Brewing Co., of st. Louis, here and
in LawtoE Mr.. +. Broadwcll of the
Brokerage company, has charge of
the Lawton business. Seventeen men
have been employed at the ice and
beer plant here the past summer,
and any industry that employs labor
this way is worth dozen that do
not, in any town, no matter what the
investment may be. Mr.. Wilcox in
forms us that they have abundance of
purest water for the ice plant from
wells at a depth of only 81 feet.
The Brokerage company does an
exclusively wholesale business in the
AnheuserBusch beers, and have am
pie cold storage.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
JAMES BROWN, LUMBER
DEALER.

All best grades of lumber and
building material, sash, doors, shing-
les, lime, etc, are in stock, with the
famous Williams paints, at
the lumber yard of James Brown in
Anadarko. This yard of under man
agement of j. j. Brown. A yard is
also owned by Mr.. Brown in Edmond.
O. r., and the Anadarko enterprise
was established ON the day of the
opening, August 9th, 1901. Coal is al
so handled in connection, and in the
way of furnishing building material
this yard has enjoyed full share of
the demands made by this surprising
ly progressive little city in the past
fourteen months. Manager Brown
is sanguine of future prospects and
is prepared to give closest estimates
to contractors and builders, in the
future as in the past, for upon fair,
reasonable dealing, he is building his
reputation.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
DuNCAN N LEONIIARn-

This is firm of prosperous hard
ware dealers of Anadarko, handling
besides large and complete stock
of hardware. stoves and ranges in
nice variety. The Garland and
Great Western stoves being leaders
in stock. They also handle agricul-
tural implements of every kind in
Guiding plows, cultivators, threshing
machines, etc. Besides the main
sales room and store building, they
have several warehouses and the
stock in every department is very
complete. Mcssrs. Duncan ~ Leon
hard have been merchants in the
town since its opening August 9Th.
1901. They have operated success
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
G.. w. MILNE.

This gentleman is one of the pion-
Ger merchants of Anadarko, and
handles groceries, provisions, shoes,
queensware and general motions. He
buys produce and makes quite a spec
ialty of poultry and eggs. lie is one
of the prosperous merchants of An
adarko, and manifests his faith in
the future growth of the little city
by investing in property, and one-half
of double, two story brick building
now nearing completion belongs to
him. This will be occupied by a
drug store. Mr.. Milne has secured IA
paying patronage because he has
given the people liberal inducements
in provisions of all kinds handled by
him.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
THE CIIAMPLAIN LUMBER
COMPANY.

This company, with general offices
at Enid, o. T., has ono of its import
ant yards in Anadarko, under the
management of Mr.. j. W. Stabler
The company owns six yards, locat-
ed at Enid, CARRIER, Anadarko, Hobart
Lawton, O. r., and Duncan, |. II. All
grades of lumber, with sash doors,
blinds, lime, cement, paints and
building materials are in stock at the
Anadarko yards with cypress shing-
les, etc Furthermore the stock is Il
very large one, mostly preserved un-
der sheds, and convenient for inspec-
ton and loading. Mr.. Stabler is a
carpenter and contractor of eighteen
years experience, is thoroughly post
ed in lumber and is a 'hustler" in
whatever he undertakes. With the
advantages his firm possesses in
heavy purchases for six large yards,
the dealer in this section who out
figures Mr.. Stabler on estimates for
buildings, will be obliged to get near
bedrock.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23

and short, mild winters, make graz
ing good almost the year round;
therefore stock may be matured for
the markets here at a minimum ex-
pense. Besides the water furnished
by the river and its tributaries for
stock purposes, pure water III mex
haustible quantities is found at an
average depth of 35 feet.
One fourth mile west of the town
proper is one of the largest Indian
agencies of the government. Here
the Indians receive over 100000 a
year from allotment and pasture
monies. This agency and its imme-
diate environs, composed of probably
a half dozen houses occupied by the
whites, was all there was of this sta
tion, and the present town site of
Anadarko fourteen months ago was
corn field. The true American
spirit of progress has been manifest
ed in the brief period since. August
9Th, 1901, in bringing about a metam-
orphosis that has hardly parallel in
the annals of wonderful western en-
tcrprise.
There are seven church edifces
here with as many worshiping con
gregations, with two more church
buildings under construction. The
Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and
other secret or benevolent orders have
good working lodges and the moral
tone is equal to the best of western
life.
There are 500 pupils enrolled in
the public schools which at present
occupy frame buildings with one
principal and eleven assistant teach
ers in charge. For the erection
of school houses, court house and
other municipal and county improve
ments 100000 have been appropriate
ed Three fine school houses will be
erected at a cost of probably $4,000
To the total appropriations are add
ed the sale of bonds amounting tc
$4,000, voted by the people, and the
county will soon have a court house
to cost 100000 and Jail at a cost OF
$4,000. Waterworks to cost $4,000
are to be placed in without delay, anC
an electric light plant will be operat
ed soon by the city, or the fran
chise will be granted to a company
In either event there will be no un
necessary delay in establishing this
desirable convenience. Anadalko hai
"a local telephone exchange with Ions
distance connections to all parts ot
the West. The Enid and Southwest
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
ANADARKO, O, T,
A Town of New Oklahoma that
Has Had Wonderful Growth
and Prosperity.

According to government treaty
with the Comanche. Kiowa and Cad
do Indians, reservations of these
tribes were thrown open to settlement
one year ago last August. 1t seems
almost incredible that within four
teen months that have elapsed since
then that a flourishing modern little
city of four or five thousand inhabi-
tants should spring into existence,
but such is Anadarko to-day, with
frame houses erected hurricdly by
the first settlers, rapidly giving way
to substantial brick structures, and
the climax Of the improvement dis
position is not yet apparent.
Anadarko is the capital and me-
tropolis Of Caddo county, which with
the Comanche and Kiowa rcserva-
tious. became counties of Oklahoma
Territory upon their opening to set
tleucnt There is no section of the
national map more favorably located,
and Caddo county produces every
thing grown in temperate climate IN
great prOlificncss and highest forms
Of development. All manner of
fruits, vegetables, grains and grasses
flourish here, hence cattle and all
animal life, including man, find this
a natural paradise. Cattle and cotton
so far have been given especial at
tcntion, as the ranges are large and
lands occupied in large sections Y
settlers, but the country is rapidly
filling up, and rapid development or
improvement is a result.
That section of Caddo county i'm
mediately contiguous and tributary
to Anadarko is composed in great
measure of the fertile lands Of the
Washita river valley. therefore the
natural productiveness may be better
imagined than realized by those who
have not been on the ground. Long,
temperate summers, plentcous rains
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
MITCHELL Il HAGEMAN.

A large stock of hardware, stoves,
ranges, tinware, etc, is that of Nit
chell d Hagcman in Anadarko. They
do plumbing and sell pumps and
windmills, the latter with stock tanks,
being a speciality of their business,
as they handle the best pump and
mills in the market. Mitchell 4,
Hageman have been here over one
year, and are well pleased with their
patronage. They have always treated
their patrons with the utmost liber-
ality. and are clever men to deal
with in every particular.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
TIE REECE AGENCY.

This agency, with Mr.. William
Reece at the head, also has the fol-
lowing attaches: Hazel Ruth Reece,
stenographer and cashier; Mrs. l.. Il.
Lowther, secretary and j. w. Reece,
of Saltwater, attorney. Anadarko
possesses no land, loan insurance and
collecting agency of more Importance
than this. They buy township, city,
county, and school warrants and
bonds, buy, sell, lease, rent and ex-
change city or farm property and
stocks of merchandise. examine titles
and guarantee all trapsactions of the
agency as represented. They insure
farm property, stock and growing
crops against loss or damage, make
collections, rentals, do notary work,
write contracts, leases, deeds, etc,
and negotiate surety bonds. The
agency owns its own building, one
block north of the court house in
Anadarko, and is financially respon-
sible for its business transactions.
Leases of lands from Indians and
accomplishments of school lands are
secured. A large collecting business
is done, and their operations in all
lines represented are extensive and
reliable. The Reese agency was es-
tablished in Anadarko, July 1901.
Manager William Reece is an atiye of
Ohio IN which state he took an active
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
AMERICAN uOTEL-

This house was opened by Mr.. D..
Bentley, present proprietor, January
lst last, and is one of the leading
two-dolIar-o-day hostclrics in south
west Oklahoma. There are twenty
guest rooms, furnished for greatest
convenience and comfort, while the
table service and all appointments
are modern. rejecting credit upon
the ability of the proprietor as n
caterer and upon Auaadrko, for there
is nothing that speaks better for n
town than good hotel accommoda-
tionsl Numerous commercial men or
travelling salesmcn make the Amcri-
can Hotel headquarters while in the
city, and the house seems to be grow
ing in public favor all the time. Mr..
Bentley is justly proud of his house
and the numerous friends he is maxi
ing. We produce Il very good cut of
the American in this issue.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23

crn line of the c. Il. |. IL T. railroad
system crosses their main line at this
point, giving efficient railroad scrv-
ice for freight and passenger traffic,
and it is considered certain that the
NJ. X. ~ T. railroad must make this
an important point on its southwest
ern extension, and line of the Frisco
is among the probabilities.
There are three Indian missions or
schools operated here, under the au-
spices of the Catholic. Presbyterian
and Methodist church denominations.
Federal court terms are regularly
held. a United States commissioner
is stationed here, while the probate,
county and other tribunals under the
provision of the Oklahoma Territor-
ial laws are conducted by worthy rep
rcsentatives of the public.
Officers of Anadarko are;
W. II. Edwards, Mayor.
j. l.. Bablcr, City Attorney.
f. v Hamilton, City Clerk.
NJ. Bristow, Police Judge.
j. A. Burchett, Marshal.
Fred Pfaf. Treasurer.
r. f. Johnston, Street Commits
sioner.
Councilmen:
j. w. Elston, j. w. Hammond, f.
II. Oylcr, f. NJ. Beall. Thos. Watkins,
j. G.. Gallagher. c. S. Hibbs, and j.
G.. Ingram.
Within what is known as the "fre
limit which embraces considerable
portion of Anadarko, there cannot
be any more frame buildings erected,
according to ordinance, consequent
ly brick, stone, sheet iron or some
sort of metal is used now in all the
structures in the business section.
The mercantile and other indus
tries of the town are remarkable i'll
extent and completeness considering
the age of the town.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
TILE PEE HIVE.

This is the style of popular gro
Gerry house owned by Mr.. b. Foster.
near the postoflice on Broadway,
Anadarko. The business was estab-
hshed last April. A complete dis
play of staple and fancy groceries
is here. vegetables, fruits and pro-
duce are handled and country trade
is a speciality. Mr.. Fouts owns an
other general store in Lincoln coun-
ty, o. T., also cotton gin and other
interests. He is well pleased with his
reception here by the good people of
this city and vicinity and considers
future prospects fine for Anadarko.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
SMITH a. BEAIT,

Nrroccrics, provisions, flour and
feed constitute the stock in trade of
this firm i'm Anadarko. Staple and
fancy groceries are here iu great va
riety of the hest and freshest quantity
and are sold to the public at lowest
maraius. I'm these lines the firm has
also established quite a iobbing trade
which is growing. They are head
quarters for fruits and vegetables in
season and buy all kinds of country
produce. Hunters Cream is fa-
voritc brand of Wellington. Kansas,
flour handled by them and very pop
ular with houscliccpers wherever in
troduccd. II requires two wagons
beside the clerical force of the house
to serve the trade. They have an
especially large sale in flour. which
they buy in car load lots.
Mr.. Bcall has been a resident mcr-
chant of Anadarko since the opening.
and Mr.. Smith has been here since
last March. The combination of
experience and ability of Mcs,rs.
Smith and Beall is a good one. and
results advantageous for both; for
the firm is one of the best known
and most prosperous in this little
city. They are likewise among those
who are noted for public spirit and
enterprise. Such tirms as this are a
credit to any municipality, and are
among those who give life and rep
utation to Auadarko as a trading
place.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
THE NATIONAL BANK.

The National Bank of Anadarko
has capital stock of $4,000, and
was established August 9th, 1901, the
day of the opening of Anadarko to
settlement. The deposits amount to
$113,000. There are $500 of un-
divided profits and the bank occupies
fine brick corner building, and is
furnished with fire proof vault and
burglar proof safe and carries bur
gler insurance. The general bust
ness of the bank is very satisfactory
to its owners, and an evidence of the
confidence enjoyed by the concern is
furnished in the liberal patronage
they receive at the hands of the
public.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
DIR. w. Y. WINTON.

DR.. Winton is one of the first who
located in Anadarko, and does a gen
eral practice as physician and sur
geon. He is a graduate from Barnes
Medical College, Of st. Louis; and
besides this qualification has had
many years of actual practice, and
is one of the most careful and sue
cessful physicians in the Territory.
His practice here is quite extensive
and remunerative and constantly ON
the increase.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23

brick budding, being erected west Of
the National Bank of Anadarko soon.
whore the display will be more attrac-
tive than ever. Stationery. cigars and
tobacco should be mentioned in the
offerings Of this house, as the stock
is very large. Mr.. Stephenson has
had fifteen years experience as
pharmacist, besides being qualified as
Il graduate from the Northwestern
College of Pharmacy. Chicago. His
qualifications make him especially
valuable in the important matter of
compromising prescriptions, and this
is a special feature of his store.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
NJ. NJ. SMITH,


This gentleman owns and conducts
a clothing and gents furnishing
goods establishment in Anadarko. He
located here at the opening Of the
town and his stock has always been
kept abreast of the times in regard
to completeness and the latest styles
and best fabrics that go to make up
a stock of furnishing goods. Mr.
Smith is an experienced me"chant,
having served the public in other To-
entities as well as here for many
years. He is therefore judge of
the best materials, and a good judge
of value, and takes particular pains
to select such goods as are calculat
ed to best please the public that he
so efficiently serves. In connection
with this stock, a fine line of millin-
cry goods is carried under the own
ership and auspices of Mrs. Lilly Il.
Smith, wife of the general clothier.
Mrs. Smith is likewise up to date in
her line, has had seven years expert
ence, makes regular visits to the
large city markets and selects the
latest and best in millinery creation,
her goods always being seasonable,
in the height of fashion and pleasing
to femininty. Her fall and winter
stock is especially pleasing and at
tractiye. Her prices are always rea-
sonable and ladies of this vicinity
may easily make selection from the
splendid stock she carries.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23

part in educational work, his last
post being i'm the high schools Of
Springfield at the head of the depart
mcnts Of mathematics and science.
He came west some years ago, rcsid-
ed i'm Nebraska four years, moved to
Kansas in which state he was not ON
ly active as an educator and civil en-
gincar, but was the first TO suggest
irrigation of arid lands in western
Kansas, theory aftorwords endorsed
by the national authorities and now
operated with success.
Mr.. Rcecc is local agent for the
Aetna Building and Loan Associa-
ton of Topeka. which has furnished
over $4,000 in loans now invested in
buildings OF Anadarko. He is treas
urcr of the city school board, repre-
scnts the Oklahoma Farmers lnsur-
ance Co.. of FL Reno and a similar
association of Perry. Mr. Rccce
represents the Victor Safe Co.,
of Cincinnati and of the Cen
trail School Supply Company of
Chicago. He has always led an ac-
tive life in educational and CONNER
cial matters in localities where he
has resided, and at the age of 63 is
we'll preserved and has promise of
many years of useful activity. Bus
mess entrusted to the Rcece Agency
of Anadarko, receives prompt, care
full, correct consideration and atten-
ton.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23

fully in this section because they
handle large stock to select from
of the best goods to be obtained in
their line. They are likewise enter
prising in public affairs and are not
only Jealous for their own aggrand-
izcment, but take commendable
pride and interest in furthering the
welfare of their own city. Such a
firm as this deserves success.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
G. |. MILLER.

A nice stock of notions and mil
linery, conducted by his little daugh-
ter, Miss Mamie, is owned by MIR.
c. l.. Miller in Anadarko. This is
offered for sale, or will trade on a
claim, as Mr.. Miller has other busi-
ness interests that require his per-
sonal attention. He owns Rock Is
land saloon No. ,, which he is making
quite popular for fine wines, liquors
and cigars.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23

to their care will receive their prompt
and careful attention. and they may
be relied upon in every transaction.
Inquiries addressed to them will re-
ccivc prompt and careful attention,
and we are pleased to note that these
young men are among the most sue
ccssful and active in this community
and deserve the public consideration
that they are receiving.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
a. BAIRD. CONFECTTONER

Pure candies, ice cream, oysters in
season, cigars and tobacco are handl-
ed by Mr.. Baird at his stand on
G. street. Hot chilli is likewise a
spccialty and the stand has "A patron
age that is pleasing. Mr.. Baird is
one of the first settlers here and
deserves the success he is making
of his confectionery and chilli depot
which he keeps up to date. His
fresh oyster service will be a specially
during cold weather this winter.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
STEPHENSON. DRUGGIST.

Mr.. O. G. Stephenson claims dis
tinction of being the first druggist
to open a stock in Anadarko. He
came here from Chicago at the open
ing of the town site, August 9th,
and lost no time in getting down to
business. All drugs, paints, oils,
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
!. s. IIOHN.

A racket store, with furnishing
goods and a variety of notions com
poses the stock of Mr.. j. S. Kohn in
Anadarko. lie has been in the town
since it came into existence as a cor
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
THE CASH GROCERY.

This establishment is owned by
Mr.. j. b. BreskelL Staple and fancy
groceries, feed, flour and country
produce and general provisions are
in stock. Mr.. Bresllell established
this house last August. He makes q
speciality of country trade, carries
fresh stock and expects to please the
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23

poration and has made the corner he
occupies popular one for bargains
in the lines carried. He aims to give
full value for money expended at his
store and has succeeded accordingly.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23

toilet articles and sundries are handl-
ed by his store now which presents
very complete display. A nice
stock of wall paper is likewise car
ried. The store will occupy a new
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23
THE FULTON MEAT MARKET.

THE FULTON MEAT MARKET.
This market is owned and operated
by Mr.. II. T. Wills and Mr.. Oscar
Orne. The firm does wholesale
as well as retail business, own an
other market in Harrison, q. T., and
have contracts from the government
for supplying meats to Indians at
reservations here, to Indian schools
at Fort Sill and Rainy Mountain; al
so at Riverside school. the Methodist
and St Patrick's Missions. The
market in Anadarko is complete and
furnishes the best of fresh and can
ned meats. An idea of the advantages
possessed by Messrs. Wills IL Ornc in
furnishing fresh meat supplies either
at wholesale or retail may be CLEANED
from the fact that they have a fine
ranch two and a half miles west of
Anadarko, where they raise cattle,
hogs and sheep for slaughter. They
have every facility for conducting
their business on the most economical
basis and are successful in securing
liberal share of public considera-
ton.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-10-23

people by giving them the freshest
goods at lowest prices and prompt
service. He is establishing good
patronage because he is treating the
people right.