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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
L. E. LANE,
Jeweler.

1t is scarcely six years since L. E.
Lane settled in Richmond and in that
short period. instances Of his skill are
so multiplied as to establish unques-
tionably his knowledge and ability.
Mr.. Lane has followed successfully for
fifteen years the jeweler and watch
makers trade, working in many of
the leading establishments in Cincin-
natl, Louisville and other large cities.
Thus it can be seen that his equip
ment in knowledge and ability is the
very best, for it combines years of
practical experience with natural me-
chanical skill. He is prepared to re-
pair and adjust fine watches, and car
ries in stock handsome assortment
of watches, clocks, and iswelry OF
standard make and quality, and in
ample variety to suit all tastes and
desires. He has received a large con-
Segment of Hawkes. celebrated cut
glassware. and the popular and fash
ionable Colonial pattern of solid silver
flatware-a new line-in berry spoons,
cream ladies, coal meat forks, hollow
handled meat forks, etc. Mr.. Lane
has built up an excellent business and
his list of patrons continue to increase
daily. He is honest and reliable in
his dealings, charging only fair prices
and supplies class of service and
quality that is sure to build up large
business and promising future.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
Kellogg & Co.,
Wholesale GrocerS.

One of the prides of om
town is the large whOlesal'
grocery of Kellogg & Com
pamy. This industry oc-
cnpieS one immense building
Of several stories on Irvine
street. This is strictly {;
wholesale house, selling only
tn retail merchants. They en-
I lpv several drummers who
canvass the surroundln Q
towns and country stores
Their warehouse is piled up
with crate after crate of all
kinds of goods usually found
in a grocery store. This firm
enjoys a large patronage not
only from home merchants,
hut from thOSein other towns.
Their methods are thoroughly
honorable. and they are known
and relied on for their square
and straightforward dealings,
Besides their immense ware
house. their office presents
busy scene. An expert stem
ographar and hOokkeeper is
kept busy. This industry has
rapidly become a fixed part OF
our city and our citizens are
indeed proud to have within
our bounds such a mammoth
establishment.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
RICHMOND
GREENHOUSES.

There is no industry within our
bounds that deserves more mention
or of which our citizens should he
orouder, than the Richmond Green
houses, conducted by Albert Reich
spfarr. This is comparatively new
establishment. and is situated on
West Main street. This forms a IA
vOrite walk or drive for our citizens,
and there is not day but that large
numbers visit the Greenhouses. It is
treat to see the great variety of
beautiful flowers, and all kinds of
blooming plants. Albert's collection
OF ferns, palms, asparagus, and other
evergreens are not surprised even in
larger cities. His carnation room is
gorgeous; in fact, when you go from
one loom to another, you think each
one excels the other in loneliness. AL
bert is an expert florist and gardener.
He can arrange the most beautiful
bouquets and designs on short notice
He can furnish growing plants of all
kinds or cut lowers at airy time. He
also has on hand tomato, cabbage
and sweet potato plants. Albert is
not only florist of ability, but he is
a courteous and upright gentleman.
His customers are always sure of fair
treatment when dealing with him.
Our citizens are indeed proud to have
such a mammoth floral establishment
IS one Of our Industries.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
Colt Brothers,
Eggs, Poultry, Hides, FurS,
Feed and Salt.

The business of buying and
shipping poultry and produce
has been developed wonder
fully in the last ten or fifteen
years. It has proved of I'M
told benefit to the farmer,
placing him through the local
buyer, in close touch with the
sources of supply and de-
mand, and thus securing top"
prices. As buyers of poultry
Colt Brothers have followed
that pursuit for more than
six years and have had the
satisfaction of developing
their business from a small
beginning to it's present pro
portions. Shipments of poul-
try To eastern and Cincinnati
narkets are over 100 oOops of
fowl per month, besides 1870
cases of eggs, and large guam
titles of butter. GOtt Bros.
are natives of Madison county
and are known tOevery farmer
within a radius of 30 miles OF
Richmond. This business has
bv their wide-awake methods,
given to farmers excellent
selling advantages, and has
contributed to Richmond's
prestige as a market by at.
tracing sellers for miles
around through the medium
Of superior facilities in mark
etlng their produce.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
E. C. WINES
Drugs, Paints, Etc

And now that this review of Rich
mond's interests has reached repre-
sentative proportions it would be an
objectionable omission not to give
some account of this old and reliable
establishment. For over twenty years
Mr.. E. c. Wines has responded faith
fully and well to the needs of the pub
lie for drugs and medicines. His
stock comprises full and comprehen-
sive assortment of fresh and pure
irugs, druggists sundries, patent
medicines, toilet articles, paints and
painters supplies of every description.
The prescription department is thor
oughly equipped and the utmost care
is exercised in the compromising OF
prescriptions and family eceipts. In
his lor g and active business career in
Richmond the strictest integrity has
characterized all Mr.. Wines methods
and the result is evidenced in the en-
ioyment of esteem and confidence. In
standing and popularity, in prestige
and prominence his establishment
represents in stock, methods and pat
ronage all that goes to make up a
first-class institution; while in neat
ness and order of Arrangement and in
elegance of interior it will compare
favorably with the swell pharmacies
of the large cities.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
W. D. OLDHAM & co
Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes,
Notions, Etc


One Of Richmond's NAM mo b
establishments is the Busy Bee Cash
Store, conducted by Mr.. w. d. Old
ham & Co. This magnificent new
store is one of the prides of our city.
The Oldham Building is new struct-
ure. having been built only little
over a year ago. The top story is
composed of Office rooms, while the
other two stories are filled with the
immense stock of dry goods, clothiRg.
hats, shoes, carpets, curtains, all
kinds of beautiful bric-abrac, notions
Of every description, ready made tai
lor suits and ready made muslin I'M
derwear, shirt waists, in fact every
thing to be found in an up-to-date
city store. Mr.. Oldbam's force OF
clerks is one of the largest in the city
and his patrons receive the promptest
and most polite attention. Beside
his regular clerks, Mr.. Oldham en-
ploys the services of an expert ste
noglapher and book-keeper, and cash
Ter and bundle wrapper. This stor'
is built on strictly modern plans, is
steam heated from basement to roof.el
egant waiting and toilet rooms are ar
ranged for the comfort of his custom
ers. Mr.. Oldham's motto is to please
his customers at any cost. This firm
Enjoys large patronage. not only
from this county, but from other
counties as we'll. This firm gives to
the community every facility and ad-
vantage to secure the best goods at
the lowest prices. and merit justly
the recognition which they receive.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
JONES & MERSHON


This establishment is popular and
favored resort for the socially iuclin-
ed, and is noted for the good order
IS richly maintained as well as the
high quality of stock carried. The
facilities offered the public in whis-
kies for family uses are unexcelled
Such celebrated productions as Old
Tar. Hume and Boyle, make friends
rapidly because Of their purity, flavor
and invigorating effects. The Lex
ington. Pabst's ard Covingtoa supe-
rior beers are always on tap, and n
nice, cool and refreshing drink can be
relied on at all times at this establish
ment A business is, after all, what
the management makes OF it, and
Messrs. Jones & Mershon exercise ev-
cry precaution to provide place
where the very best people can re-
ceive entertainment free from annoy
ance or row'yism The genial pro-
prietors. Messrs. w. S. Jones and J.
A. Mershon, need no introduction to
the people of Madison county Mr..
Jones has conducted saloon business
in Richmond for Ten years and has
made host of friends. while Mr..
Mershon has served as Deputy Mar
shall. and is well and favOrably known
throughout this entire section.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
RICHMOND STEAM
LAUNDRY
evils Bros Props

In the excellent equipment of the
Richmond Steam Laundry the resi-
dents Of Richmond aud surrounding
country are offered metropolitan ad
vsntages. The present owners took
,harge of the business in 1889. Their
first m We WIS to secure the latest i'm
proved laundry machinery so as to
provide a first-class model plant.
they accordingly purchased up-tO-
late washers, an extractor or wringer,
shirt ironer, shirt stareher, a col
ar and cuff ironer, collar and cuff
starcher. a collar and cuff shaper,
saw-edge machine and darning ma
:hine The f'ciities to do business
re he very best, the plant having a
capacity of 5000 collars and 1900
shirts. Branches are established at
Irvine, Pamela, Millers Greek, Berea
and other points. They also own and
ndu,t n birth room and barber
shop at the Glyndon Hotel, as well as
the neat and attractive barber shop
,onnec'ed with the laundry Office OPP
pOsite the curt House. Nothing is
wanting ei'b. r in skill or equipment
10 give the very best service IN laun-
dry work, and as a matter Of fact this
laundry has been complimented by
the travelling public as being superior
to many, and equal to the best in the
large cities TO the enterprise of
Nessrs d r and H. r. Tevis the pub
lie is indebted for the superior facili
ties offered in laundry work. The in
creasing patronage evidences in no
uncertain manner popular aPPrecia-
ton, and this the Richmond Laundry
will continue to merit by first-class
work and prompt and efficient service.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
ID. B STRAIGHTFORWARD
Hardware, Implements, Etc.

Entering the establishment of d. B
Shackelford & Co. one is impressed
with the neatness and order which
characterizes the arrangement of the
stock, task involving continual lab
or because of the countless articles
which must be kept on sale in any
first class institution of this character.
The magnitude of the stock and the
facilities employed give to this estab-
lishment a leading position in the
hardware and implement business Of
Madison county. The stock cOmpris-
es a full line of shelf and building
hardware, cutlery, mechanics tools,
and tinware, and a big assortment of
stoves and ranges. The implement
department contains the Deering har-
vesters, Niger Corn Planters and Gull
tivators, Brown Cultivators, Oliver
Chilled Flows, Capitol Wagons and
Hagan Gasoline Engines. ALI these
goods in operation, workmanship and
price bear the imprint of unmistaka-
BILE appreciation; fact which is thor
oughly established by their exclusive
popularity and use. This business
house established in an humble way
thirty-five years ago by Mr.. j. l..
Shackelford has grown year by year
until now the magnitude of the stock
and facilities acquired give it rank
with the metropolitan Institutions of
of the larger cities. BY applying the
principles laid down and strictly ad-
hered tn by his father. d. B. Shackel-
ford, the present proprietor is meet
ing with SPLENDID success, and under
his efficient management the business
continues to prosper and progress.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
NJ. ]. ANDERSON,
The Singer Sewing Machine
Agency.

In these days of progress the inter
est of the ladies is largely centered in
the improvements which are being
continually made in sewing machines.
and of the many different makes on
the market. 1t may be justly said that
none possess such commendable and
so many advanced ideas in construc-
tion as the productions of the Singer
Sewing Machine Company. These
qualities the local representative of
that company. NJ. J. Anderson, is pre-
pared to demonstrate, and truly no
one can do so better than he. He Of
ters to the public very liberal induce
ments in the wav of easv payments,
and takes in exchange old machines,
allowing for them fair compensation.
The Singer Machine is so we'll known
and such a general favorite, that I'M
ment on its merits is unnecessary. In
prices IT, ranges nom $50 70 500 cash,
and from $40 tn SIS on the install
nent plan. Mr. Anderson always has
IN hand a number of the newest. lat
est and hest models, and the many
sales made, not onlv in Madison, but
as well in Estill. jackson and Rock
castle counties. together with the emil
nent satisfaction rendered have made
his agency leading and popular one
Nr. Anderson's place of business is
located on Main street, opposite the
court house. Needles and supplies
and repairs of all kinds are carried
in stock.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
T. J. Moberley,
Saddles, Harness and Turt
Goods.

Among the well conducted
and prosperous business en-
terprises which contribute to
the commercial wealth and
Importance of this town will
be found that of Mr.. 7. j.
MOberlev. dealer i'm Saddles,
Harness, Turf andother goods
i'm his line. This business was
established by Mr.. MOberley
two years ago. and from its
inception has maintained a
leading position in the trade
OF this section. A corps Of
skilled harnessmakers is en-
plOved, and the work produced
in this line is of the highest
order of artistic and mechan-
ical excellence. A large and
complete stock is carried in
the attractive SaleSrOOm. and
the house is a favOrite source
of supply for adjoining cOun-
ties. as we'll as Richmond and
Madison county. Those need
ing in this line should not fail
to call on Mr.. MOberley at his
place of business, two doors
below the State Bank & Trust
Co., as he is an able and skill
full expOnent of his trade, es-
teemed i'm commercial circles
as a representative merchant
in his line of this, his native
city.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
Golden & Flora,
Monuments.

This establishment is well
equipped i'm mechanical skill
md experience to supply, in
I highly satisfactory manner,
Ill desires in cemetery art
work. Messrs. Golden & FlO-
ra have been engaged in bus
mess in Richmond for seven
years, having succeeded A.
D. Flora, who for a mum Der of
years conducted the leading
granite and marble works of
Madison county. Duringt their
short business career the new
prOprietOrs have met with
pronounced success, their
trade continuing to increase
rapidly. Nor is their success
surprising, for possessing a
thorough knowledge of their
business and being mechanics
IF pronounced ability they are
quick to grasp the ideas of
customers, and skillful in
properly executing them.
Their expenses being compar-
ltively small they are enabled
to meet all competition, and
prepared to supply all kinds
If cemetery work from the
plain maidstone to the costly,
elaborate monument. They
carry in stock a number Of
finished pieces which give a
correct idea of their skin and
prices, and upon request will
submit designs and specifica-
tiOns for special work. Messrs
Golden & Flora have grown
mp in the business and have
worked upon some of the fin
est monuments in Madison
and adjoining counties. They
are Industrious, painstaking,
thoroughly reliable in all rep
reservations, and with the
satisfactory beginning made,
4 successful future awaits
them.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11

In the establishment Of f. V. Elder
the public are afforded excellent oP-
portunities to secure their needs in all
commodities comprising tirst-class
and complete general merchandise
stock. This business was established
by Mr.. Elder ten years ago, his enter
prising methods soon commanding
popular recognition and as patronage
Increased, the stock increased. until
now it is one of the leading enterprises
Of Madison county. Dry goods, cloth
ing, boots. shoes and gents furnish
ing goods are handled. the best pro-
auctions of well known manufacturers
only, finding place on the shelves.
Quality is assured. while prices are
fixed at figures which do not fear COM
petition. Among the specialties OF
the dry goods department are fash
ionable dress goods in silk and wool,
together with large line of wash
goods offered at extremely low figures,
while in notions the stock of ribbons,
embroideries az lsces is not to be ex-
celled anywhere Correct and stylish
shapes, neatness and taste in trim
mings. and popular prices are the fea-
lures of the millinery department.,
offering great attraction to the ladies
of the vicinity, The line of gents fur
nishing goods reflects correct and
nobby styles and in variety and price
presents hattering inducements. 81
too the stocks of clothing, shoes, hats
and caps appeal in the strongest terms
to all. In the earp't department il
to be found splendid assortment il
ingram, all-woOl and brussels, ar
squares, rugs, mattings and linOleums
together with lace curtains and win
dow shades in ample variety. Mr.
: Elder watches the market closely
keeping thoroughly posted on the eve
t changing styles, and is always on tn
alert to procure for his patrons th
greatest value for every dollar in
vested. Buying in large quantitie
he presses the limit of manufacturer
cost, and this gives him special facili
ties to quote to his large patronag
the very lowest prices.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
Frasa Brothers,
Groceries,.

With a brand new stock of
goods, and with the advan-
tages of an entire new set of
fixtures in modern built coun-
ters, shelving and appoint
ments, which afford cOnven-
fence and effective display in
the arrangement of the stock.
MeSsrs. FraSa Brothers are
better prepared than ever to
serve the public with their
needs in staple and fancy
groceries. They have put in
an entire new line Ofthe many
commodities which 90 to make
M a tirst-claSs establishment.
Their line of canned goods
and preparations have been
selected with experienced care
and Judgment and the labels
of standard producers are
strongly in evidence. The
ROYAL Scarlet brand of can
ned goods is unequaled by any
other goods on the market.
These gentlemen make a spec
iaIty Of Bouquet -four, one of
t. best and most popular
bran Is # -four ever brought
IN, Richmond. Frasa Bros,
huv and shin produce. and of
frr i'm cash or exchange. at
all times the highest market
prices. These gentlemen have
haen in business two years
during which time a large
patronage has evidenced in No
u"certain manner the untirino
efforts of the management to
give to the community "A thor
ourhlv representative an d
wid"awake grocery est tblish.
ment.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
C. H. PiGG
Groceries, Queensware, Etc.

Manv have heen TIE changes expe-
rienced in Richmond since the estab-
lishment of this house nineteen years
ago Enterprises have been started
o " to enjov brief career. but in all
these years the grocery of g. H. Pigg
has kept right on serving the public
we'll and faithfully and making for it
self the reputation for that sterling
irt"grity which has entrenchcd it 81
deeply in the confidence of the public.
Today. as in years past, there is pre-
s'ntrd a stock of staple and fancy gro
ceries, sufficient in quantity to meet
all demands, aud of such variety aud
assortment as to satisfy any desire. to-
getner with full line of queensware
AMI glassware, toys aud notions
Houskeepers for miles around seek
tbs establishment. for they know
that the tsings to be had there carry
with them a guarantee that they are
the best on the market, and this guar
antee is as good as bond. s'Honest
dealing and courteous treatment of
customers" has ever been the motto
OF Mr.. Pigg, and the success he has
ever met with in his business can be
attributed to,the strict enforcement
Of these principles.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
MISS K. v. SCHMIDT
Millinery

Popular prices and artistic creations
are the characteristics of the millinery
establishment of Miss X. V. Schmidt
Miss Schmidt carries select stock of
ready trimmed hats. and her supply of
trimmings and millinery notions is
unsurpassed in variety and quality.
She keeps posted on the creations in
millinery in the leading markets and
is constantly receiving all that is new
and fashionable. thus giving to the
metropolitan advantag IS
which are recognized in rapidly
growing patronage made up of stylish
iressers OF this vicinity. Her MOTIF
is high grade goods at the lowest
prices. Her store is headquarters for
All that is stylish and new in ladies'
had childrens bats, caps and bonnsts.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
MRS. ELLA FARLEY,
Millinery.

Among the millinery establishments
in this city, there is none that enio Is
a larger patronage than does that OF
Mrs. Ella Farley. Her store is head
quarters foe all the most stylish crea-
tions in hats for women and children.
Mrs. Farley has been in business here
for number of years anc her Gus
toners are always pleased with goods
purchased from her. Her stock COM
prises all that is stylish and neat, and
her prices are reasonable. In coRaec-
ton with this millinery establishment
is found the -dressmaking department
of Miss Belle March, who is an artist
in this line. She turns oct beau iful
work such will please the most fas-
tidnus. The rooms are located in the
Oldham building, upstairs. They
guarantee satisfaction 10 all custo-
mers.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
c. A. TAYLOR
Hardware, Stoves, Farm I'M
Elements


The well stocked and enterprising
hardware establishment occupies po-
sition Of importance in every commu-
nifty. From its well-chosen stock the
property owner, housekeeper and
farmer can secure promptly and sat
isfactorily their constant needs The
business conducted by C. A. Taylor
Justly deserves detailed mention in
this review Of Riehmond's trade facili-
ties because of the alert methods of
its management to supply success
fully popular needs in all that per-
tains to the hardware and implement
line The line of stoves on exhibition
contains all that is new and practical
in stove building and embraces such
we'll known makes as the Southern
Queen and Model Steel Range. MIR.
ravlor's establishment is headquaT-
teIs for the Vulcan Chilled Plow, New
Western Cultivator, Old Hickory farm
wagon and Mccormick mowers and
binders their stock in this department
showing careful selection and attention
to the markets best offerings Special
attention is given to tia and galva-
nized iron work and we'll equipped
work shop in charge of Mr. w. b
Buckley, an expert mechanic, re-
spends to all demands at reasonable
prices. Mr.. Taylor is native o
Madison county, and has been estab
lished in Richmond for eight years
during which ime the firm, which
was formerly Taylor Bros, has sue
ceeded in building up a representa-
tive business He is energetic ant
experienced in mercantile affairs, tn
large patronage testifying to his abil
ity as a trade builder, and he is to b
commended for giving 20 the buyinI
public reliable. progressive and rep
resentative hardware and implemen
establishment.