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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
ST. LOUIS LIVERY STABLE.

One of the best equipped livery, sale
and boarding stables of our city is that
of the st. Louis Livery stable. 1t is
one of the most popular and is run on
the most approved modern principles
by the proprietor, Mr.. Adam Christ,
who is an enterprising and highly re-
spected citizen. He has by idust-y
and careful business methods built up
a steadily increasing business as well
as having gained the confidence of the
public in connection with his livery.
The premises occupied comprise large
building, which is located at the corner
of First avenue and Cedar street, and
this is well kept and well lighted and
ventilated and drained. He operates
a number of prompt and stylish horses
as well as up-to-date vehicles of all
kinds, and has a complete equipment
of harness, robes, etc Only competent
and sober drivers are employed. Mr..
Christ makes a speciality of boarding
horses by the day, week or month, and
the greatest care and attention is CIV
en- to their feed and grooming. He is
prepared at all times to buy, sell and
exchange horses, buggies, wagons and
harness. all of which he offers at mod
crate prices. In every direction he
does large business.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
wEVLEY BROS,

Now that the colder days of autumn
are at hand and winter is fast approach
ing. the time for putting on furs is
here. Weavers of Alaska sealskin and
other fur garments in Spokane and
neighboring cities may not know it. but
Wevley Bros. of this city make the
best in this line and the wise purchaser
takes notice of this and is not indiffer-
ent to the fact that his stylish fur
garment was made by Wevley Bros.
The ends of the earth contribute TO
the stock of understandable furs han
died by Wevley Bros, from the re-
gions of the frozen polar seas of the
north to the frigid regions of the ant
arctic, The beautiful high grade Alas
ka and Russian furs are always on
hand at the establishment, as well as
the varieties furnished by other coun-
tries. The workmanship of a Wevley
article is usually the best, too, and the
latest styles are produced in fur gar
ments. The business of. remodeling
old furs is a large feature in the work
of the Wevley establishment. The fac
tory is at the corner of Riverside and
Lincoln. Offices are to be found in
rooms and 1. on the second floor of
the Golden Gate block, 1874 Riverside
avenue. NJ. c. and G. M. Wevley are
the clever partners of the firm, and
are men versed in the fur business,
and in other affairs of the world be-
sides.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
o. =. q u. Lively AID FEED
OTADLY.

This is an establishment of great in
dustry and enterprise and is under
the proprietorship of Mr.. b. j. Brown.
The stables are located at No.l3l7 West
First avenue, which are partitionsd for
various kinds OF animals and we'll ap-
pointed for their proper keeping. They
are provided with large corral, which
is an accommodating feature of tho
business for the country people. who
bring their stock to the city to sell.
He makes speciality of boarding
horses by the day. week or month. The
business has been established for the
past five years and at all times Mr..
Brown has for sale or exchange some
fine blooded horses and cattle, as well
as wagons. He il always prepared to
sell on commission. Mr.. Brown is 4
progressive business man and highly re-
spected in the community and is an
excellent judge of horses and all kinds
of live stock. and for this reason has
the advantage of many Of his competi-
tors. He ia doing a splendid business
and his future is sure to be one Of
prosperity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
COMMERCIAL STEAM DyEING
AND CLEANING WORKS.

A popular establishment and one
that is a great convenience to the cit
liens of Spokane is the Commercial
Steam Dyeing and Cleaning works,
which have been established here for
several years, and of which Mr.. +.
A. Bowman is proprietor. The works
are located at No. 207 South Howard
street, where it occupies large quarters,
which are equipped with every facility
and here is turned out the highest
class of work to be met with in eastern
Washington. Mr.. Bowman is espec-
tally noted for the colors he dyes, be-
ing fast, especially his fast black, as
well as all fancy colors, while goods
are dyed and finished in the piece
equal to new for dry goods merchants.
He is at all times prepared to dye,
clean and make over ladies' clothes as
well as pressing, dyeing and repairing
gentlemen garments. and all work IS
executed in the most perfect and skill
full manner, while his charges are the
most reasonable. while calls and deliv-
cries are attended to promptly and ac-
curately Mr.. Bowman's work is guar
anteed. but his customers never have
any cause to complain and in all de-
partments his trade is large and his
charges extremely reasonable.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
u. q. CHURCH.

Mr.. Fl. S. Church, whose establish
ment was made at o.. First avenue
three years ago, has his hands full, not
only with his extensive business, but
with the several very popular and ex-
tremely used inventions for which he
is agent for the city, state and a large
part of the section. Mr.. Church deals
generally wholesale and retail, in farm
and garden seeds, poultry supplies,
spray pumps, spray material, bee sup
plies, stock food, etc, all of which find
extensive uses throughout this section
of the northwest, and in connection
with his general business is agent for
cyphens, lncubators and breeders, AMI
the Empire cream separators, all of
which are widely used throughout the
country. Mr.. Church has been exceed
ingly enterprising and industrious in
building up a large trade in all these
lines and ships extensively throughout
the whole section, which includes all OF
Washington and parts of all adjoining
states. He is one of our most progress
sive, public spirited citizens and most
successful merchant.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

An eaterprising business man who Is
certainly deserving of mention in this
review is Mr.. J. C. Xix, who. due 70
his honorable dealing and the good
quality Of his goods, has built up en
excellent trade which 10 rapidly incrsas-
Ing. Mr.. Xix is experienced in the gro
Gerry and meat business, and the people
know that they get the best of every
thing in the staple and fancy grocery
line while in season. He affords one Of
the most attractive markets for all
kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables
and has a separate department for
choice meats and receives daily consign-
ments from the most reputable pack
ing houses in the country. He handles
none but the best as we'll as all kinds
Of fish and poultry. which he sells at
the lowest prices. He occupies large
main floor at No. go w. Second ave-
nue.. and it is one of the greatest ac-
commodstions to the people Of that
section, while in his dealings Mr.. Hix
bears an enviable reputation for fair
ness and gives his patrons every pos
sible advantage of low prices
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
DYMoLEH JrwnL1Y GO.

The present year has witnessed the
addition Of many new establishments
to the commerce Of Spokane and there
could be no better evidence Of the sub
stantial growth of the city than that of
the important nature of the new BUSH
meas houses, and firm which the writ
er desires to mention In this Industrial
issue of the Spokane Press 10 the
Dingler Jewelry company, who have
had successful business career OF
three months In our city. The COM
pany occupies large main floor which
is situated in the heart of the city at
No. S07 Riverside avenue, and this is
carefully stocked with fine jewelry Of
all descriptions, az we'll a. watches,
both gold and silver, in all the latest
designs and makes, diamonds, loose
and mounted, Sterling silverware, best
silverplated ware for the table, clocks.
and novelties and cut glass. While
they carry a complete line Of optical
goods. which embraces spectacles,
lenses, frames and everything needed
in this line, and in each department,
the prices are as reasonable as Is con.
sistent with quality of goods. Mr..
Charles l.. Dingler, the manager, is
a young man OF great business ability
and is popular with all his patrons,
and we predict this company future
Of success and prosperity
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
rKn 1Inxr DRUG STORE.

"The Right Drug Store" and where
all goods are sold at "the right prices"
is a new enterprise of which the citi-
zens of Spokane can be justly proud.
This store was established by Mr..
T. j. Wright about two months ago
and IL situated in the heart of the
city at No. 8O7 Riverside avenue, with
telephone Main lS3, where he occupies
spacious premises beautifully fitted up
and is equipped with handsome soda
fountain, where is served the finest
soda water with pure fruit fiavors. A
large and well assorted stock is carried
and this embraces pure, fresh drugs,
chemicals, medicines, herbs, roots, drug
gists' sundries, as well as fine dis
play of fancy and toilet articles, per-
fumeries. soaps, brushes, combs, pat
ent medicines and rubber goods. Mr..
Wright is one Of the brightest, most
cheerful and courteous of young men,
while he promptly and accurately conf
pounds physicians prescriptions, rs
well as an accomplished merchant. His
store is proving to be cheering head
quarters for those of good health and
panacea for the afflicted, and his
new magnificent soda fountain is de-
light to the city, full of people and in
every way "The Right Drug Store"
bids fair to outrival any in the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
r, q, HALEY,

Mr.. r. C. Bailey has been making
pictures Of Spokane people for the
past ID years and IL the oldest photos'
rapher in the city. and the artist and
his accomplished work arc SO well
known in the city and throughout
this vicinity that it is hardly necessary
to say more than commend his excel
lent work. This would simply be a
reflection of public sentiment for MIR.
Bailey has for many years been accord
ed the position OF leader in fine work
and has large and thoroughly equip
ped studio. which is located at No.
ST. IL Sprsgus avenue. 1t is only
necessary to visit this studio and en-
joy a view Of the splendid specimens
of his work TO convince oneself that
he has reached the perfection of his art.
Not only this. but in all the realms
of photography there cannot be found
superior touches of delicate detail in
the finish. bringing out every linament
and every phase of expression natural
to the subject.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
L. CsANXI.

1t has long been conceded by all who
are we'll posted on such matters that
the well known Mr.. l.. Csaszi has one
of the finest and largest assortments Of
rugS robes and mats to be found in
the northwest, and no visitor to Spo-
kane should miss making an imspee-
ton of his wonderful collection, which
his skill and experience has enabled
him to gather together. Mr.. Csaszi
has been established here for the past
ten years. and is located at No. TIA
First avenue. He is an accomplished
furrier and deals extensively in the
latest novelties in furs of all descrip.
tions, and makes speciality of Alaska
sealskin garments. while he gives spec
ial attention to rsnovating and repair
ing fur garments. MIR. Caszi is one OF
the most experienced furriers in the
state and 10 at all times prepared to
pay the highest prices for raw furs.
If you have never called upon Mr..
Csaszi, do so when In need Of any
thing in his line, and you will not
regret it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
O. =. NEsTos 3 co.

Nothing is more important to the
owner of horse than the possession
of good, we'll made harness OF sad
die. Spokane is fortunate in having
some of the best manufactures of har-
ness and saddles in the northwest. One
of the most prominent of these is the
establishment of o. r. Nestos & Co..
at 22S Post street. who manufacture
and deal in harness. saddles, brushes,
combs, whips and all kinds of horse
furnishing goods, They make a special
ty of made to order harness and re-
pairing. Knowing that satisfied Gus
toner will always return, and that
the good quality of the goods il one
Of the principal assets of successful
business. nothing but the best grades
of leather go into their work. and
none but skilled labor is employed by
them. They enjoy large and ever
growing trade. taking a leading place
among the dealers in harness. saddles
and horse goods. Mr.. Nestos is also
sole agent for Washington. Idaho and
Montana. for "Linole." one OF the
greatest inventions of late years in
the way OF improvements for bicycles
and all vehicles having pneumatic tires
II renders the tire impervious to
puncture without injuring it in the
least. The characteristic energy and
business ability of Mr.. Nestos is bring
ing knowledge of it rapidly before
the people. To know what il will
do il all that is necessary TO bring
about the universal use OF "Lnole."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
SPOKANE CASH MARKET.

This widely known wholesale and re-
tail grocery house has had a remarka-
bic growth from small beginning to
its present unQuestionable magnitude.
Since its inception its business has been
conducted on progressive lines and it
enjoys the highest reputation for the
honorable and liberal principles which
characterize its dealings. 1t is ably and
successfully conducted by the proprle-
tors, Messrs. f. Michael, X, Michael
and 8. Hanauer, who are among our
most highly regarded and esteemed bus
mess men. The company's store is To-
Gated at Nos. GA, GIG and 6lS Sprague
avenue, corner of Mill street, with tele-
phone Main 533, and is fitted up with
every convenience necessary for the
prompt transaction of business. The
stock carried at all times is immense
and embraces a full range of imported
and domistic. staple and fancy grocer
les. fresh and salt meats, fish of all
kinds, poultry. as we'll az green vegets-
blss, fresh fruits and oysters in season.
To insure prompt and satisfactory de-
livery of goods throughout the city u
delivery time card has been issued and
has proven to be Of great value to GUS
toners. They have a large and COM
plete assortment of all brands of wines,
liquors and cigars. and. in fact, every
thing to supply the table can be found
hero. The firm buy their goods from
the best markets and select with great
care and with keen knowledge OF
good values. and by selling on cash
basis enables them to give their custo-
mers tho benefit Of close prices. Their
outside trade combined with their large
city business makes their annual sales
run into enormous totals. They make
. speciality of can oysters, which are
put up on the premises and shipped
throughout this state and adjacent
states. These oysters are received fresh
daily,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
ORIENTAL IMPORTING TEA co,

Among the soundly established and
successful business concerns which are
helping to build up our city's prosper
ity and making it favorably known as
wholesale and distributing center is
that of the Oriental Importing Tea
company, of which Messrs. j. W.
Hughes and M. c, Dunno are the pro-
prietors. This business was established
some years ago and is located at No.
1913 Sprague avenue, where they oc-
cupy a main floor and carry
large stock of green and roasted cof-
fees, teas, spices, extracts and baking
powders. They handle only the better
grades of Mocha, Java, Mexican. South
and Central American coffees and do
their own roasting and blending and
sell the most delicious coffees to be
obtained in the northwest. They car
ry grand range of India, China, Jap
an and Ceylon teas, fresh crop pick
ing, while they grind their own pure
spices, as well as carrying line of
pure extracts and baking powders,
every line being of excellent quality and
sold both at wholesale and retail at the
lowest prices, while delivery wagons
promptly deliver the goods. They have
large local trade as well as selling
wholesale in the surrounding territory
and their business is increasing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

Due to the immense amount and %.
culiar character Of the many kinda q
business for which Spokane p notsd,
an array of typewriting clerks 6nA
constant employment while the ma
chine has come into general ne b.
nearly all professional wieldes Of the
pen. Hence to supply q large demand
of varying preferences and to meet ".
rying conditions al kinds OF makes
are included within the stocks OF deal.
ers. Nevertheless. Mr.. r. 8. Merrill
found it expedient to establish an
agency for this celebrated machine n
Spokane. His Office is at No. 81 Post
street, phone Main 1850, while he 10
the exclusive agent for eastern Wash
ington, Idaho and eastern Oregon for
the Densmore typewriter The Dens-
more is too we'll known to the type
writing fraternity to need any
word of commentator further than 10
reiterate some of the superior merits
of mechanism which make it universal
favorite. From it's original production
it has undergone many notable i'm
provements. It's original features in
clude among others, ball bearing car
riage, type cleaning mechanism, paper
feed releasing machine, no lifting OF
carriage and dozen other convenient
aids to expert work. Mr.. Merrill has
been a resident of the city for over
Is years, and is an enterprising and
progressive business man. While no
has a thorough knowledge of the
merits Of the typewriter he
represents, he has also on hand
a large supply of typewriters,
carbon paper, typewriter paper. He
handles the Success" typewriter rib
bons. which mean good work. He is at
all times prepared to repair, rent and
exchange old typewriters for new, and
in all departments his charges are mod
crate He is doing an extensive bust
ness in Spokane, as well as in adjacent
territory
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
aHKnMo's yUlrx sXoY.

There is one department. Of commercs
in all communities approaching in size
the proportions Of a first class city
wherein the promoter 10 entieled to
all the emolumsuts Of . monopoly,
though for the great cities this rule
does not obtain. A very large and inn
portant enterprise is the junk busi-
ness, Of which Mr.. j. C. Gshring 10
proprietor, and which 10 located at No.
3l7 Second avenue. To say that he
buys and stores scrap iron. bottles,
sacks and other things in the line
of junk would be but a partial and
meager account of his operations. Some
times the wrecked and broken parts of
locomotive may fall into his hands
and he buys considerable amount Of
heavy iron and other metal, in fact, he
buys anything and everything In the
way of scrap iron and scrap metal Of
all kinds, and travels throughout ad-
jacent territory in quest Of this kind
of merchandise.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
AU0. D9AKLBER0,

A necessity in every section of our
city is well appointed and reliable
drug store. Such one Is that con-
Quoted by Mr.. August Stahlberg, which
is located at 0705 Monroe street. Mr..
Stahlberg is a gentleman in the prime
of life, who has had 30 years Of expert
ence in the business and makes . spec
ialty of the accurate compromising #
physicians prescriptions and household
recipes from the purest drugs. He car
ries a complete line of pure. fresh
drugs. medicines and chemicals and fills
all prescriptions as ordered. He also
has fine stock of stationery az well
rs fancy and rubber soods, which he
sells at close figures. He is sole agent
for the Rheumatic Cure Rumo. which
is celebrated for its wonderful healing
virtues of the rheumatic sufferer. Due
10 its location and splendid manage
ment, Mr.. Stahlberg receives a large
trade which is rapidly growing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
W. v. sXILLNAM.

There is nowhere in the city a more
attractive or more representative drug
store than that conducted by Mr.. w.
". Skillman. which IL located at No.
UT Riverside avenue. Holland block.
This store is one of the most popular
in the city. affording the public a re-
liable place for the supply of pure fresh
drugs and all kindred merchandise. Mr..
Skillman is regular graduate in phar-
macy and gives his personal attention
to the careful and accurate compound
ing of family receipts and physicians
prescriptions. The laboratory is es-
pecially well equipped, being possessed
of every appliance and device known
to the science of pharmacy for the COR
rect mixing of drugs and medicines.
His stock OF goods embraces complete
assortment of drugs. chemicals, ETC.,
as well a. toilet articles, perfumes and
druggists sundries of every descrip-
ton. while no carries trusses of various
makes, and a specially is made of fit
ting them correctly and accurately. Mr..
Skilman sells only reliable and stand
ard goods and enjoys an extensive and
liberal patronage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
THE NORTHWEST STORAGE AND
TRAN8TBR GO.


Throughout the development of Spo-
kane from the noisy wilderness where
leaped and fell the mighty Indian river
"to its present position as a busy trade
mart and commercial center, facilities
for transportation have been essential
TO its growth and have been augmented
by the prosperity. it is just this de-
mand that has given rise to such large
transfer concerns as the Northwest
Storage 4 Transfer company. located at
Howard street and the Northern Pacific
railway tracks. This firm is equipped
for the rapid handling of any kind
of merchandise, household furniture,
builders materials. or whatever may
be loaded onto wagons or trucks, or can
be pulled W the fine large dray teams
employed by the company. All kinds
of hauling is done with promptness and
dispatch This firm has been very
busy one ever siocr it's organization.
and has given assistance in large mea
sure to the labor OF developing the
city's industries. The company owns
a warehouse 200x2O0 feet, with ample
room for storage. The OWE are ex-
perts in moving and storinA household
Goods, and have large experience i'll
he business in general. A speciality is
also made of the sorting and shipping
ef pool cars of merchandise boNAlt ter
the Inland Empire trade. The large
md growing business that the North
West Storage & Transfer company en-
jpys is the best proof of their efficien-
d.. Messrs. H. q. Stimmel and H.
Louis Schemerhorn are the partners in
tnls busy concern. Phone Main 81 WI
reach them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08
JAMES ANDERSON 4 co.

The recognized exclusive house sof
Spokane that carries ouly gents gossls
of all descriptions is James AndersoasS
company. Mr.. James Anderson, he
proprietor. started in business heie r
years ago. and it may truly be said
he has seen Spokane transformed frQin
a small town into the metropolis Of the
northwest. His store is located at FHlt
street. between Sprague and Rwerssd'
avenues, and occupies floor space 25x5,
feet. and he carries one of the largest
and most complete lines of mems goods
in the city. His stock embraces cloth
ing. mats, shoes and gents furnishing
goods of every description. and his
prices are as low as any house in Spe.
kane. Mr.. Anderson has by careful
attention to business and fair dealing
been most successful merchant and
his name il known throughout the
city, while his trade is very extensive.