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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

Try us-the Model a-l0-dtf
F II. Carr of Pauis Valley is in
chickasha on business today
The NJ b. A. meets Saturday eve
ming. Several viii be initiated. A.
full attendance is reeusted.
The newest creation in crepe nap
kins. doilies lunch sets, tally cards
are on display at The Owl drug store
s19-8t
the Degree Of Honor will have
genuine love feast tonight. All men
are requested to be present at eight
o'clock
If your meats don't please you, phone
lao for change. Neal makes good in
every variety Of fresh and cured meat.
6-1.1mo
The Rock Island transfer guarantees
satisfaction. Phone 79. diff
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19
E. TlGNOR
THE QUALITY house
PHONE SO
100 Third st.

We strive to give you the bes,
goods the market affords, the best SER
vice and guarantee satisfaction The
Owl drug store. 6-l9-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

Let us file your prescriptions-the
Model. 6-lO-dti
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

The B. P II .. viii give a social
tomorrow night at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. E. Frederick. 1920 South
Thirs street. All members and friends
of the union are cordially invited
$685.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

Architect L. P Larson. returned
home last night from a business trip
to Kingfisher
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

Misses Myrtle Bruun and Kella Clark
who are attending the Duncan normal
are expected in Chickasha this eve
ming
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

The Court Of Honor want a few
good deputies. Good proposition and
liberal contract to hustlers Apply to
]. Wirherspoon Erwin. 6-1S-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

blr and Mrs. J. B. Shields, 915 Min
nesota avenue, viii entertain few
friends this evening in honor of their
second wedding anniversary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

C. E. Hair, an architect from salina,
kan. is in Chickasha today figuring
on getting the contract for the new
city hall
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

Forest the four year old son Of Mr..
and AIRS. Ike Means, is reported quite
i'll today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

Jas. Bufser the piano tuner is in
town. Call up Phone 42. 6-5-l2t
g.-si~7 S-
Phone 126-The Owl drug store
and get prompt delivery Of goods with
ont extra charge. 6-1a.St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

Phone 70. Rock Island tranfer COM
pauy, when you want tamoVe. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

The big electric sign means quality
in meat. The man behind Phone l4C
backs up the quality. Ask Neal; he
knows. 6-1-1mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

Don't forget the free musical social
on the Jackman & Lemon lawn, Ninth
and Kansas, Friday night 6-1S-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

Save your melted ice; It is the pur-
est OF distilled water; for drinking
purposes no mineral water equals it
and for washing the face and hair
nothing can excel it. dtf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

Charles Dietzel Of Union City. Ten,
arrived in Chickasha yesterday for
a short visit With his brother
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-06-19

For good things to drink, line up
at the Model 6-l0-dtf
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
J. Will Anderson, Elma.

Nothing is palmer in these days of
rush and sharp competition. than
that the deserving merchant will find
himself in the way of business sue
cess. Several things enter into the
composition of a successful business
man-chief among which are hon
esty, fair dealing, proper attention to
the needs of the trade and conscen-
tions endeavor to do the best one can
for the benefit of his fellow man.
In these respects none have earned
a better reputation than the gentle
man whose name heads this article,
who is one of the progressive and en-
terprising business men of Elma.
Mr.. Anderson is a dealer in shoes
and furnishing goods and his stock
is complete in every respect. The
goods handled by him are the pro-
auctions of the leading makers of the
country, and consist of the leading
and latest styles, all of which have
an excellent reputation for their
durability. Honest equivalent is the
motto of Mr.. Anderson and this con-
dition prevails through the adoption
and enforcement of methods charac-
terized by the strictest integrity.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
Vance Lumber Co.. Elma.

Located about one and one-halt
miles west of Elma is the large
lumber plant operated by the Vance
Lumber Company. which ranks
among the large manufacturing in
dustries of Elma. The COM
pany are manufacturers of both
lumber and shingles, and the equip
ment of their mills comprises the lat
est practical machinery known to
the business. A modern planning
mill is also run in connection with
est character is turned out.
The saw mill has an output of
$4,000 feet of lumber per day, while
the capacity of the shinglc mill viii
reach 100000 shingles daily. EN-
ployment is given to 125 people in
the different branches, making their
industry source of revenue to many
homes throughout this vicinity.
The Vance Lumber Company also
conducts a mercantile establishment
at Elma which is numbered among
the city's progressive business houses.
This company has always been honest
and fair in dealing with their en-
ployes as well as the general public,
and the magnitude of their opera
lions has been an important factor in
the up-building of Elma and the sur
rounding country The officers of
the company consist of j. A. Vance,
president and manager: d. J. Vance,
vice president; c. II. Wilson, secre-
tary and treasurer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
The Brewer Pharmacy, Elma.

The Brewer Pharmacy, owned
and conducted by Mr.. j. w. Brewer
is the leading drug store of Elma,
and is characteristic of the city's
modern mercantile establishments.
There will always be found at this
store complete line of pure drugs,
medicines, stationery, books fancy
and toilet articles and in fact every
thing carried by a first class phar-
macy.
The stock carried by this store has
been carefully selected in reference
to it's purity and merit. and is COM
plete in every detail. The interior of
the store is arranged in a very attrac-
tive manner and reflects credit upon
the city of Elma. Mr.. Brewer ranks
among the leading business men of
Elma and his store is entitled to a
place among the modern business
houses of Chehalis county.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09

tain appearance. while the htockis dis
played in such 4 manner ms to show
the artistic taste aud good judgment
of the MANAGEMENT. IN we'll as the
employers of the store
In the reliability of the representa-
ton of their goods &. &, tomhes
Co. stand second to none, ana the
confidence placed in this house by the
public is well illustrated by their
large and growing patronage, In
apuearancc the store Is very attrac-
tive and the fixtures are thoroughly
up to date. Nicely arranged, well
lighted and occupying IL prominent
site. the store of G. c. Combes a. Co
fully merits he highest words OF
praise. Messrs c. c. and w. "A.
Combes, father and son, who are the
executive heads of the establishment
deserve much credit for their enter
prising methods and business ability.
They are both public spirited and
progressive, always lending their
best efforts for the up-building of
Elma and Chehalis county.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
Bank of Elma.

1t il to the banks that community
must turn for that financial strength
which alone will permit the uninter-
rupted and successful transactions of
business. They are the arteries
through which flow the active life of
cOmmercialism and the storage cham
bers where wise men, from small
beginning accumulated savings, which
in time amounts to financial strength.
The Bank of Elma which was estab-
lished in 1903, and incorporated in
1907, is an institution which reflects
credit upon the little city, as we'll as
being an important factor in the up
building of this vicinity. The bank
has a capital stock of 5000, and
transacts general banking business
of every character on the most i'm
proved plans of financial science.
Ever since this bank was estab-
lished. the institution has grown
rapidly in favor of business men and
depositors. both in Elma and
throughout the surrounding country.
1t is sound and conservative and I'M
der its able management. will con-
tinue to merit its we'll earned reputa-
ton.
The quarters occupied by this in
stitution, are equipped with every
facility known to modern banking
and there is nothing lacking to make
the Bank of Elma worthy. as we'll
as an important financial institution
to Chehalis county. The bank will
continue to grow as the county grows
and it will keep pace with the city's
growth, always lending its best eff
forts in the up-building of Elma and
the surrounding country. The Off
GERS are: \. d. Devonehire. presi-
dent: G.. w. Ninemire. vice president:
f. L. France. cashier; and w. H.
France, manager. They are able and
efficient officials of the highest stand
ing in both financial and social cir
cles.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
M. M. Wakefield, Elma.

For the past fifteen years Mr.. M.
NJ. Wakefield has been identified with
the business interest of Elma, during
which time he has enjoyed the high
est reputation with the public for
fair and honest dealing, and has been
an earnest supporter of the city's
best interest. Mr.. Wakefield il a
dealer in dry goods, clothing, shoes,
ladies ready made garments and no.
lions of all kinds. His store is large
and well arranged and the stock in
each department comprises goods
of the highest character for service
and durability. Mr. Wakefield has
built up liberal patronage in Elma
and throughout the surrounding
country. and his store may we'll be
classed as one of the progressive bust
ness houses of Chehalis county.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09

that have recently fonud y new iin>
in the chain OF the city's business en-
terpriSes is the ono conducted by the
above named gentleman.
Mr.. J. NJ. Cunning. who has long
been an enterprising merchant vi no
GUAM, has recognized In Elma a city
of great opportunities, and has cs-
tahliShed here 4 modern and up 10
date dry goods and ladies furnish
ing establishment. The stock car
ried comprises a complete line OF
dress materials. ready TO wear sar-
ments, notions and many articles OF
apparel which so TO furnish the
ladies wardrobe. The business al
ready established by Mr.. Dunning
speaks much praise for the character
of his operations and it goes with
out saying that his establishment will
keep pace with Elma's commercial
growth, and that he will establish
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09

ably upon by all strangers. Auto
mobolists from all parts of Chehalis
county take advantage of the fine sys-
TEN of highways found in and around
Elma
A few years ago the city acquired
a beautiful natural park situated in
the center of the city, and has been
improving it and will continue to i'm
prove it until it is one of the finest
in the state.
At the present time there is be-
ing erected in Elma by the Eagles
one of the finest opera houses ever
built by any city of like size. The
committee in charge of the building
of this structure. visited all of the
leading opera house buildings in
the Pacific northwest. and the result
will be one of the most modern and
up to date play houses on the coast.
The knights of Pythias have COM
pleted arrangements for the erection
of the best hotel in Chehals county
outside of Aberdeen. and second to
none in that city. 1t will contain
about fifty large guests rooms. larger
than those of any hotel in the county,
will be heated by steam throughout
with hot and cold water in every
room. lighted by electricity, and with
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09

Eigsneen saw and shingle mills oper-
1te within the section tributary to
acae sIty, and in this territory are ten
logging camps There are over 800
ExsNi1es living on farms in this sec
tinn and sixteen are what are desig-
aAtH3 as truck farms" an industry
whit is assuming more Importance
-each year
F'&e years ago farmers began to go
INTO lite hill district north of Elma.
;1nIi iaund the soil marvelously rich
and ssculiarly adapted to the raising
a1f FsratUes, strawberries and small
.rule There is a belt of this kind
ri xnlu of great extent lying north
nj tire city. and it is predicted that
his and will be of greater importance
% Efua in the future than the far
faussI Chehalis valley lying adjacent
70 auri' south of Elma.
TiNss is in tho farming center of
Che Thehalis valley. here found at
its ~idest and best. This valley is
enc ~ the most fertile in the west,
gnd Inr more than one-tenth of it
IS reared and in cultivation. At
the present time it is the principal
rarHaug district.
The attention of all persons will be
X.ttrrIsu, upon looking at map, by
Che commanding situation of Elma,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
c. c. Combes & Co., Elma.

A store whose name is literally a
household word" in Elma and the
surrounding country, and which is
justly recognized as an important
factor in the progress of Elma is that
of c. c. Combes & Co. Progressive
and enterprising, it typifies the spirit
that is building a city here.
This establishment dates it's incep-
ton from 1879, at which time it was
established by Combes & Anderson,
and was conducted the same until
1890, when it passed into it's pres
ent management. The house deals in
general merchandise and carries a
stock in each department of the most
reliable and celebrated goods. The
establishments aim is ever to excel
the preceding volume of sales. Large
assortments have been found neces-
sary each succeeding year to keep
pace with its increasing business. I'M
til today this store would do credit
to city of 10000 population.
The store occupies large and COM
modius quarters, which are equipped
with every convenience for the accom-
mediation of the public, and with
every facility that is required to oper-
ate a mercantile establishment of an
important character. The interior of
the store presents a most metropoli-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09

came ~ Chehalis county seventeen
Years aso. where he has resided ever
since, making for the county pro-
svcSsivo and euterprising citizen.
Mr.. Gouty is one OF the public
spirited and enterprising business
men VI El,ua. lie is dealer in con-
foctioucry. fruits. tobacco and cigars,
and his place is very popular with the
public.
Since coming 10 Elma he has work
I'd for the up-building Of the town,
and has always been found willing to
do his full share IN helping along
with any enterprise that would bene-
fit the city. He is now serving the
people as mayor Of the city and is
filling the office to the best Of his
ability and to the satisfaction of the
public.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
E. L. Minard e. Co.. Elma.

The visitor to the establishment of
E. L. Minard & Co. after having en-
amined the various stocks. and OBJ
serving the equipment thereby gain
ing an idea of the magnitude of oper-
ations. comes away with the convic-
ton that business ability and enter
prise have built up an institution
that is worthy OF the highest word of
praise.
This enterprise. which stands at
the head Of Elma's mercantile estab-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
THE CITY OF ELMA
Located i'm the Garden Spot of the Pacific Northwest
A Place of Opportunity and Investment.

geographically. To the west it is ten
miles to MontesanO; on the south
Oakville is the nearest town of any
size; on the east Olympia Is the
nearest and only town within thirty
miles, and on the north no town at
all clear to the Straits of Fuca. The
Northern Pacific Railway Co. has a
branch running from Elma to Sum-
nit, and Summit is connected by log
ging roads with Shelton, the county
seat of Mason county. There is a
branch line running from Port Town
send south to Quilcene, and eventual
ly the Northern Pacific will belt the
great Olympic Peninsula, all of which
will greatly benefit Elma, making
this city the point where the main
line will connect with the Peninsula
extension.
The fire department of Elma is a
splendid one, the equipment being
up-to-date, and the men in the de-
partment being especially well drilled
The team from the department has
won many prizes in contests through
out this state and Oregon. Several
men belong to the department. have
fine quarters at the city hall, and they
are on hand at all times to get the
equipment ready for instantaneous
use.
If superb roads leading to all sur
rounding territory are an advantage
then Elma certainly has that advan-
tage All of the roads leading into
the city are built of gravel. making
a firm. hard highway. There are no
dirt roads in this section, and the
absence of mud is commented favor
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09

Cknd is a clean. well built city
al 1890 inhabitants in Eastern Che
Azals county The city is situated
usaOn beautiful terrace admirably
SaaIEsd to the needs of a municipal
'axE-
Tx pride of the city is her schools.
Yhrce school buildings suitably
eqnsped are situated in the most
sunxnient part of the city Over
fnnr hundred pupils are in constant
saamuiance, and there are 600 per-
seems 1T school age in the Elma dis
Sxlsss. The schools employ fourteen
xxsau,ers. Elma has a four year high
.Ehp,3 course and four teachers are
smplsyed in the High school depart
xnens alone. A commercial course in
n ssssHrate building is a feature Of
EAe x.hool work.
. Elna owns her own system of, wat
CT wrks. the water supply being
drawn from fine springs situated
within one-half mile of the center of
Ghr uEy. The supply is ample for do
rHEstir uses and for lawn and street
Sprifxting purposes. The low rate of
81 7nr month is charged for Ordin-
airy EImestic uses.
T1fe city is lighted by electricity
f1ne giant being the finest of its kind
I'm Western Washington. The cleo
txirKx is generated by water power
wary three miles from the city.
Kxgtaen arc lights of 2,400 candle
YsDV4r each are used on the streets.
1t is, the tributary country which
Fankei the city, and Elma is Justly
r3sx,1la of the diversity of the indus
>.xlNE in the surrounding country.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09

lishments. dates its inception from
Jan. 1898, at which time 1t marked
a red letter" event in the COM
mercial history of Elma The stock
carried by this house comprises every
thing in hardware, house furnishings
and farm implements.
In the furniture department the
stock comprises all that is new in de-
sign, artistic in workmanship, dur
able in character and honest in price
from the plain, but useful furni-
ture up through an almost endless
variety of qualities, including the
most elaborate and imposing crea-
tions of house furnishings.
The line of hardware carried con-
sistes of everything in shelf and
heavy hardware, including COM
plete and extensive stock of stoves,
ranges, builders and loggers supplies,
iron, Steel carpenters tools and in
fact everything known to the hard
ware trade, which is supplemented by
line of crockery and glassware. all
of which are sold at uniform prices.
The assortment of farming imple-
ments carried by this house consists
of everything that is new and
thoroughly field-tested productions,
all of which are of a standard make
and have a worldwide reputation for
their quality and durability.
That the reader may gain some
idea of the magnitude of their opera
lions we will say that they occupy
about 5000 feet of space, consist
ing of their main store building, six
warehouses and two implement sheds.
They employ on an average of about
patronage from the entire surroun-
ing country. The house enjoys the
highest reputation for straight
forward and honest business meth
DDS, and it's operations is of the great
est Importance to the business ac-
tivity of Elma.
Mr. f. l.. Minard. upon whose
shoulders falls the active manage
ment of the concern was born in Hi
nois He came to Chehalis county
twenty-five years ago, and from the
outset of his residence here he has
not only been great developing
force, but an aggressive force for
the good of this community. A man,
indeed. who has worked for the hon
or and interest of his town and coun-
| ty. He has scored monumental sue
cess in all his varied and vital bust
ness interests in this section, because
he has been man of uncOnquerable
energy and iron integrity. Mr.. Min
ard is man of tremendous energy,
enormous practicability and whose
personality well rewards acquaint-
ance,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09

be erected on the site of the old
Valley House, a commanding and
convenient location.
In the year 1900 the population Of
this city was but S92. Within less
than eight years it has increased
three-fold. Elma looks into the flu
ture with confidence, expecting to be
a city of six to ten thousand pros
porous people within the next decade.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09

a well merited reputation in this
city. as he has in HoQuian for fair
and honest dealing with the public.
Mr.. Cunning is hustling and
wide awake business man and is de-
serving of liberal patronage by the
local public.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
J. M. Dunning, Elma.

The growing population of Elma
and the surrounding country is con-
stantly calling into existence new
and modern mercantile houses of diff
ferent kinds, and among the ones
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-09
c. E. equity, Elma.

Mr.. c. E. equity. the gentleman
whose name heads this article was
born in Marian county, Illinois. He