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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
ELLISTON MILL co

One of Madison county's industrial
enterprises, and one which, because
If recognized merit Of its productions,
has gained considerable local reputt
is the mill at Waco postoflice, recently
acquired by the Elliston Mill Co.
Much money has been expended by
the new owners to renodel the old
plant, and an entirely new equipment,
thoroughly modern and up-to-date,
has been installed, so as to enlarge
the capacity and bring the produc-
tions up to the highest degree of ex-
cellence. The "Plan Sitter" is tn,
process adopted, system that has
given eminent sa isfaction wherever
used, comprising every improvement
that mechanical skill can devise and
turning out a grade of flour finer than
that of any other system on the mar
ket. The standard production of the
Elliston Mill is "Elliston Patent" 5
brand of flour of prime quality and
excelled by no other mill in the coun-
try. Natural Product" Belle Of
Madison" are other productions OF
cheaper grade, but honest value. TIL,
capacity of the mill is 120 barrels OF
-four, 500 bushels of meal and Is, 900
pounds of feed stuff per day. TIL,
officers Of the company are J d. Chen
ault, president; Judge John C. Chen
ault, secretary. and C. F. ChenauIt
treasurer. Through their enterpri>'
and thorough business tactics the de-
mand for the products of the new mill
is being constantly enlarged, and the
institution itself is fast winning an
important position among the hust-
limo institutions Of Madison counfv
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
MADISON NATIONAL
BANK

Among the monetary institutions
Of Central Kentucky, which bears the
prestige OF years of faithful and use
full service to the community wherein
located, none stands forth more prom
inently. is more deserving of popular
esteem, or possesses in greater meas
ure the well merited confidence OF the
public than the Madison National
Bank of Richmond. It's history has
heen that of the mercantile develop
ment of the town, and wise conserve
tism and matured and experienced
Judgment mark its established policy.
Organized in 1871, it has. throughout
it's career, been one OF the financial
bulwarks of Madison county, and
alike in periods of depression and
Il ancial stringency, as in days Of
prosperity, has it been ever faithful.
All the branches of general banking
business are covered; foreign and do
nestle exchange bought and sold, at
tention given to collections, money
loaned, notes negotiated. and every
accommodation granted consistent
with sound banking. The manage
ment is progressive, neglecting no
points of efficiency demanded by mod
ern commercial practice, while at the
same time it guards carefully the in
terests of its depositors. scrupulously
protecting them in every possible
manner. The men who so ably direct
the affairs of this institution are: W
Bennett. president; N. B. Deatherage
vice president; r. r. Burnsm, cashier
c. B. Hamilton. teller, and the direc
tors are: W. Bennett, A. r. Burnam
v B Deatherage. W. S. Moherley
) Eliza Million, j. S. Co Inns and X. r
3urnam.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
S. L. MIDKIFF,
Leading Manufacturer Of Vehi-
cles, Horseshoer, General
Blacksmith.

.'Shoddy" carriages and buggies
have had their day. The public has
learned at considerable expense, that
putty and paint 50 generally used to
fill in or cover defective material, sec
ond or third quality of wood. iron and
steel in the. -'made to selp' vehicle can
not insure durability. and "durahil-
ity" is after all. the true test ofvalue.
The class Of work turned out by the
establishment of S. L. Midkiff bears in
every detail the impress Of excellence
in quality. both in material and fin
ished workmanship, and gives to it
leading position among similar insti-
tutions in this section of the State
The plant comprises all tools and ap-
pliances of experience, as the needs
Of the business have suggested, and
some idea of the extent of the opera
tions> of this concern may be had when
it is known that there are constantly
employed eight skilled mechanics, Sc
lected because of their experience and
recognized ability. Everv effort is
made to keep the plant thoroughly
up-to-date, new improvements and in
ventions 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.. Midkih
bears the stamp OF honest value. ex-
celleDce of workmanship and durabil-
itv of construction, and has a saving
OF fifty per cent. horse power. In
Mr. Midkiff's repository will be found
a collection of vehicles which in vari-
ETY. Of design, style and price will
compare favorahly with with the mann.
moth establishments of the metropol
itan cities, and included are the cele
brated Connersvine, Ind, and Dayton
Ohio, carriages and buggies, for which
he has the local agency. Mr.. Midkif
was born in Virginia, has spent 4!
years at his business and knows IT.
every detail The history and growth
of his establishment is the history anC
growth of the mercantile institution
of Richmond. and its nntarnished rec
ord all these years is the result CT tb,
sterlipg integrity that has character
lied the efforts Of its owner and woI
for it the popularity and recognition
which has entrenched It in tn conf
dence of the people. Nor is the repu
tation of MIR. Midkiff confined to tn,
precincts of Madison county, b1t ex
tends as well over territory within
radius of one hundred miles of Rich
mond. much Of his work going to re
mote points. His aim has always beer
to give an honest equivalent for ever,
dollar invested, and therein lies tn,
secret of success.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
WI. LEEDS
Painting, Granting, Paper
Hanging, Decorating

Nothing speaks in stronger terms
of the appreciation entertained for the
home than the care aud trou BILE taken
to keep it neat and attractive. A
little paint in skillful hands will ac-
compiish wonderful results, and inner
decoration on wall or ceilirg. with
the many handsome designs of wall
paper on the market. will bring about
complete transformation. w. L.
Leeds, whose work has been recog-
nized for skill and taste, has built up
during the last five years large bust
ness among the leading property
owners and farmers of this section.
He is prepared to make and execute
contracts for all work in house paint
ing as well as to supply all needs in
wall decoration. In the latter line he
is in position which enables him to
satisfy the trade from an immense
stock in which there is an abundance
of style, quality and price to suit ev-
cry taste. Housekeepers will do well
to hear this in mind for hesid. lew
prices. variety in selection is highly
important consideration. Those de-
string anything in the painting or
wall paper line will DO we'll TO com
municate with Mr.. Leeds. The many
specimens of work in the lines men
toned evidence his ability. and the
large growing trade indicates to 8
certainty popular appreciation. Dur
ing the busy season Mr. Leeds keeps
in constant emplo ment a number Of
expert paper hangers. Have him
make you an estimate before making
contracts for any work in his line.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
Perry & Thomas,
pruggists-Paints, Wall Paper

All the year round the new
-. fancie>t, finest stock and
west prices can be found at
'erry Il Thomas complete
rug store. Besides "a new
md carefully selected stock
f drugs, they carry elegant
styles and the latest novelties
n books, stationery, wall pa
Der, paints, oils, ETC., that
will SURELY please you. Their
roods are Al in quality, and
heir Low Prices are the tenor
f their competitors. One
rial willconvince youthatthey
IAN and do offer bag induce
for your trade. Nothing sue
leeds like success. and the
mercy and experience of
Messrs Perry & Thomas have
made them the successful
merchants they are. Trading
with them means sure sue.
cess in securing for your,
selves the widest range for
selection and the happiest
combination of prices. They
admit of no SuDeriOrS and ac
knowledge few equals in their
chOicely assorted bargains
Their prices as their TALKING
cannot he copied bv cOmpeti
tors and make their cuisines:
talk for itself. They can save
you something on every pur
chase, goods we'll bought, ar
half sold. Therefore, com,
quickly, or you will miss thu
greatest opportunities of tn
| season.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
MRS. LEE MAUPIN,
Millinery.

One of the first-class millinery es-
Establishments here is that one con-
Quoted by Mrs Lee Maupin. Mrs.
Maupin has been engaged in this line
of business for number of years and
is well known over the county. Her
stock this season is unusually select,
and such as to please even the most
fastidiOus. She employs an expert
trimmer and hats TO order are gotten
out on the shortest possible notice.
Her place OF business is on Main street,
almost opposite the Glyndon Hotel.
Mrs Maupin, by her pleasant and
square business methods, has built up
nice business not only here in town
but in the county,.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
Mrs. JOHNNIE WILLIAMS
MilIiner.

One of our city's new enterprises is
the millinery establishment OF Mrs.
Johnnie Williams. She has just re-
Gently opened up nice line OF wom-
ems and children's ready-to-wear and
trimmed hats, and is showing some
new and Stylish shapes. Mrs. viii
liams is well known here, having been
a resident OF our city for number Of
years. The store is centrally located,
being on Main street, only few doors
above Second street. She guarantees
the newest and most up-to-da.e goods
at remarkably low prices. Her pa
irons are sure to be pleased.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
New Lumber Yard.

That our town is steadily
growing is evidenced by the
new industries that are con-
tinually openingup here. One
of the latest of these new en-
terprises is a lumber yard
conducted by Edgar Blanton
& Company, and is situated
near the L. & N. Depot. They
will handle all kinds of dressed
and undressed lum Der. Mr..
BlantOn is well known here
where he has lived the greater
part of his life, and all wanting
anything in this line will do
well to get his figures and es-
Inmates before buying.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
ssrarea

From my place. near the Madison
County Stock Yards. black yearlinp
steer with horns. Reward.
Joe Cheaault,
l6natf Richmond, KY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25
The Dry Goods Department.

This Department is full of new goods.
The weave Of every article in the room is
new; the style is the latest; the prices are the
lowest Until December Is this Clearing
Sale will be in full force. Watch the prices
on each article advertised and you will find
everything in this Department equally as
Ribbon Department
yards Of allsilk Ribbon in white blue pink red
and black; inches wide; for this sale l5c
5000 yards of pure silk ribbon in all of the above
shades inches wide; for this sale PIC
Staple Department
10000 yards Amoskeg Gingham for this sale Sc
1000 yards Hope Bleached Domestic for this sale 61ac
yards best Feather Ticking; for this sale l5c
1000 yards best Canton Flannel for this sale 1Oc
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25
Carpets, rIattings, LinoIeums

For the Holiday shall offer Rugs Carpets etc.
prices that will force them 60 and go fast they will
prices shall make you. We showing the excl-
sive line Of Druggets in the city and prices before
equaled
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25
CIOaks and Suits.

Every Cloak and Suit i'll store shall go at cost
We have enjoyed business in this line far beyond our e
pectatons and will not carry dollars worth in
this line but will clean them up prices irrisistable Come
and get early selection,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25

GREAT CLEARING SALE
Never the history the
Christmas
load and this stock of
about this all
long all Shoes and everything the Dry Goods room that will them fast
HARDY BROTHERS
chandse unload 0
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25
The Clothing Department.


OVSICUdIS.
Beautifully draped garments for particular Of every
taste and every build There's the long, loose 8 and So
inch coats in Vcunas Kerseys Meons Novelty Weaves
in beed plain styles lined with silks Fancy Worsteds and
Serge also extremely nobby AZ and 44nch lengths Gar
mens III the hnest OF imported and American wooens hand
shaped and tailored by skilled and competent craftsmen
These possess style and fit better than the majority Of
nadetoorder clothes Styles for and young men
and not garment could be sold in the regular way for
less than double prices-from
~ O. -
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25
$500 to $l3.75.
Mems Suits.

Every garment in this sale is model of style and ex-
cellence The shapes both single and double-beased
in Fancy Worsteds Cheviots Tibets Societies. &c. with
the broadshoulder effect cosefng collars and either vide
hip trousers which taper gracefully the heel the more
conservative styles for Of all sizes The patterns are
strictly uptothe-ninue and the new browns refined gray
pleasing plaids and pnchecks plain blacks and
blues are strongly presented They're faultesslytaor
garments which men and young Of fashion are demand
ing and which unobanabe except double our
$3.50 to Sl3.75.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25
Shoe Department

Get our Clearing Sale prices New Shoes-all brand
new right from the factories No can equal either our
prices quality Of shoes Look for further evidence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28

in the depths Of the Sierras. I was to preach one
day at a schoolhOuse. 1t was raining In tor
rents, and my guide for staying indoors.
Not wishing to dsappoint any who might vent
out in the storm, insisted on keeping my
appointment
in the sheltering doorway Of the schOolhOuse
found old Scotch woman Of seventy-three
years. She was dripping wet and covered with
mud from head TO foot
81 was afraid you were not coming she
said, smiling. drove into the yard. I
have not been to preaching in eight years, and
you don't know how disappointed I'd have been.
Kenucth-thats my sOn-tried TO keep at
home, but just wouldn't give in. so he loaned
me his rubber boots, and you see 1 got here
all right
We went into the schOOIhOuse, started n fire
and waited for the rest Of the congregation.
But there was no rest The old woman was the
only one who would brave the storm. had no
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to the new field as rapidly as possible. An
empty store building was secured as a tempo
rary meeting place. From a saloon across the
street I borrowed empty boxes. which, with
long planks, made none too comfortable seats
Into the end of the boxes was burned the ad-
vertisemcnts Of the liquor firm which had sent
them TO the camp well filled As I preached
could see the brand OF whiskey then being drunk
in McKittrick blazing forth from the end OF
every seat. 1t did not lessen the effect Of the
service, however. and it was only a few weeks
until we had a church Of our own, with whis-
key boxes barred.
In many OF the bacl1woods settlements where
we are establishing Sunday schools which may
grow into churches later on We meet with chill
dren who have never even heard Of God except
in the curses Of the rough men about them
There was one LITTLE boy in a small Nevada
town who heard of the death Of Christ on his
first visit to Sunday school. 1t affected him
greatly, and when he reached home he cried bit
terly and his mother could not comfort him.
THE following Sunday the lesson was on the
Resurrection. He fairly clapped his hands with
joy when it dawned upon him that the One for
whom he had been Borrowing all the week had
risen from the dead.
"As soon as he could he rushed home To bIq
mother with the glad tidings and this was the
striking way in which he put it: "Oh, mamma.
didn't Jesus fool 'em Gne?"
Up among the big trees Of Mariposa County.
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heart to disappoint her. and when further wait
ing seemed useless arose and preached to the
old woman and my guide. and the Lord was
surely with US that day
The latest bonanza mining camp in my ter
ritory is Tonopah. New. away OFF in the sage
brush back Of Carson. I reached the camp
after siNty-flve mile stage drive from SodaviIIe
on the Carson and Colorado Railroad. The fin
est building in camp had Just been completed
tor the Silver Star saloon. but the grand open
ing was delayed through the non-arrival Of some
of the bar fixtures The proprietor. who was
doing rushing business in a tent next door. Of
fered me the half fitted barroOrn for my Sunday
service.
There were half dozen fine leather chairs
which 1 arranged for the women OF the canp
The men had to put up with less comfortable
improvised benches. 1t was an interesting and
effective service, punctuated now and then with
a curse from the temporary barroom next door
the click OF poker chips. the rattle OF n roulette
ball spinning around the wheel and the cIink of
6lasSeS- At the close asked for a collection
for the purpose OF buying an organ for the
church. which was to be built shortly.
AS was looking about for the most likely
man to take the Offering. a tall. rawboned
Southerner. with what was told was his habit
ual comfortable Jag when In camp. arose and
declared that he would take her, and take her,
he did
WIN battered white hat he passed amcng
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the men, insisting on a contribution from each
Dig Up. friend he would say when there
was any hesitancy. Dig UP for the new organ
II haven't got cent. Jack one man pro-
tested
Then 1 reckon you'd better borrow said
the SOutherner. and he stood there. swaying
from the liquor he had drunk. until the man
negotiated a loan.
When all had contributed he came 70 ne
and dumped the money into the chair in which
had been Sitting. If it amt enough. par
son I'll pass her again. he said in a whisper
that could be heard all over the room. Thanks
to his insistence, it was enough. and the next
stage carried out order for an organ and the
draft to pay for it.
I'VE are often called upon for advice which
is not entirely in our line OF work on these mis-
sionary trips to the outskirts OF civilization
Sometimes assistance is asked in Strengthening
out legal tangle, but generally it is medical
help that is wanted. have set broken legs and
arms and assisted at one amputation. On this
last trip to the imperial country my work car
ried me across the Mexican line. One day I
came upon an old KOkapO Indian who was sick
with a high fever. a young relative was taking
care Of him and called on me for assistance.
All the medicine had was six liver pills and
twenty-five grains OF quinine. I thought my
smattering Of Spanish was enough % explain
how the medicine should be given and went my
way.
The young Indian gave the Old man the entire
supply at one dose and came 70 me for more.
1t worried me considerably, for I feared the old
Indian could not stand the tremendous dose.
The next day I sought the camp. and TO my
relief found the old man was recovering.
90 He heap better here said the young Indian.
striking his chest. He heap sick here rubbing
his stomach. and well be might be from the
dose he had akeD.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28
WHY SHE DIDN'T GET THE LETTER

Mile. DUvaI. until recently head OF The
French department Of smith College. spent one
summer in tiny country town in Nev-E.rg-
land. She was very much worried as the days
passed because she did not receive an expected
letter from France. Every morning and every
evening she would inquire Of the postmaster Il
there were a letter for Mile DuvaI. and each
time he would shake his head so,euuIy. after
he had shufiled through a package OF mail
After two weeks had passed she became almost
desperate with worry. and sat down 20 write
letter to France. asking what was the trouble
She mailed her letter that evening and asked
the usual question. As usual the postmaster
shook his head. Then a sudden thought struck
her. Have you any uncalled for Iettersc' she
asked.
"Oh. yes; yes. indeed" said the postmaster
pompOUsly. but they amt any Of EN- yourn.'
Then he launched into a little discourse on uu-
called for letters and concluded with. why.
sometimes I have q letter for q week before 10
is called for. I've got one now I've had two
weeks. and there amt nobody asked for H. As
near as can make out. it's addressed to Mile
Devil"
It's mine" declared Mile. DUval. bat it took
her fully fifteen minutes to convince the post
master that Mile. was an ab5reviltion for Ma
GeuoiseIe and that the name "DuvaT' may
easily appear to be something else. il not writ
ten carefully.
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STRENUOUS RELIGIOUS LIFE ON PACIFIC COAST.
Missionary Trail Of Scenes at
riceS-HO7C Money Vas Got for an Organ

cut over the little clearing noticed an activity
down at the collection Of bunk houses and
cabins. Men swarmed out Of the saloon and left
the hunks in which they had been idly resting
They stood about in silent groups and as the
song proceeded some one Of them was moved
to pull off his hat. The example was followed
instantly, and two hundred men stood bare
headed listening to the hymn that came from
the nearly demolished dance hall. As l began
to preach many Of them crept up within hear
ing distance, and from logs and brush piles
listened 10 the sermon
when oil was struck at McKittrick in the
san Joaquin Valley, not long since, / hurried
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4 WORSE INFLICTION.

Attna had Just dubbed himself the "s,ou-ss
OF God"
why" asked the terrified people. why
doesn't he say he invented the coruet. and be
done with ftp
at his approach.
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EXPLIINED.

The trouble amt with the farm said the
old man If the farm didn't have 20 do any
thing but support itself il could be made 70 pay:
but II don't seem 70 be able to carry the bur-
den OF us Twin on IL So 1 reckon re to blame"
Chicago Post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-07
sIa wild Peony. for example. which grows upon

aid wild Peony, for example, which grows upon
.hese mountain slopes is threatened with eXter-
,n,natjon: the gardeners from the coast climb
Nm a,d carry the plants away by the CARLOAD
On the summer Think of a hillside covered Win
yeonv plants I'm full bloom! That may be seen
NOT far from Nice and the author says win
truth chat the Riviera has no finer sight 10 oi1'I-
Another notable wild flower is an Iris which Is
almost black; the peasants bring it TO market
hat won't say where they find IL The Poet ;
Narcissus grows wild on the grassland in CON-
ranies that show like while cloth hung down
on the green II escapes the raYaging horlst'
for il does not bloom quite early enough TO COM
r,and the francs of the departing tourist The
fragrance OF the Riviera groves and terraces re-
minds the author of 4 saying Of Napoleon In re-
gard 10 his native island-that If landed blind
fold on its shores he would be able TO recognize
il by th,, perfume of its flowers. The LIST OF Inc
fr,prout flowers and herbs is endless. Among
the most euticing ones is that which Napoleon
knew in Corsica the white flower of the CiSfHS
uouSyciirusis: but sweetest of all is the honey
scented 4IusSan n0riiimun. which creeps about
in all directions Here is true fairyland Tor
The lover of flowers a fairyland whose secrets
this writer has pursued with unceasing ardor-
N should be added that various valuable loot
,otes have been contributed to the volume by
Sir Thomas Hamburg, whose magninceht gar
Sens at la MortoIa are Justly famous