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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
WESTERN SUPPLY COMPANY.

There are those whose special bust
ness pursuits, whose undaunted en-
ergy, whose unf1inching integrity,
make them objects of note, not alone
in their special field of labor, but
wherever exalted commercial ability
is recognized and respected. The
above named company is one of these
concerns, and has been established in
Lincoln for many years, their Office
being located at S2O-S22 n street.
They are jobbers of steam, gas and
water supplies, waterworks supplies,
etc. The gentlemen composing the
company have always been friendly to
organized labor, and now they stand
as well among the labor unions as
they have ever done. The gentlemen
VINO own and manage this concern arc
very popular and have shown them
selves on all occasions deeply inter,
ested in the enduring welfare of the
people. Every good citizen of Lincoln
should boost for their home town at
all times, and there is no better way
to do so than to demand Made in
Lincoln products at all times. The
Wageworker takes pleasure in giving
this well known firm prominent men
ton in this our Annual Trade Review
Edition.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
Eat at Elam's.
e, FLEMING.

When in need of anything in the
jewelry line the average person wants
to know and feel sure that he IS
trading with someone that is abso-
lutely responsible. In choosing a firm
with which to do business in this line
it might be well to consider the length
of time they have been in business,
and the general satisfaction that has
been given to their patrons. In this
respect we wish to call the attention
of our readers to firm that is the
pioneer jeweler of Lincoln. We refer
to the gentleman who is the subject
of this article. During his many
years of business in Lincoln a great
many of our readers and members
have been his patrons, and that they
have always received a square deal IS
evidenced by the patronage of SO many
of Lincoln's best citizens. In compil
ing list of concerns that have always
held a friendly feeling towards our
cause, we would place the name CT
E. Fleming, located at 1911 o street.
foremost in the list. All watch and
;ewelry repairing receive careful at
tention, and nothing is allowed TO
leave his shop that is not in first-class
condition When in need of anything
in his line give him a call and you
will be treated right
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
JOHN BAUER, WHOLESALE
LIQUOR DEALER.

In referring to various enterprises
that are Represented in this city we
would give prominent mention to the
gentleman who heads this list. Mr..
Bauer is p well known liquor dealer
of Lincoln. He is distributor of Dick
Bros beer of Quincy, Illinois, and is
distributing agent for this section of
the country. His warehouse and office
is located at 327-331-333-S35 South
Eighth street. and can be reached by
either phone. It can be said of Mr..
Bauer that he has always been ready
to boost any proposition for the bet
terment Of Lincoln. He is one of our
Oldest citizens and has been very ac-
tive in various business enterprises
The Wageworker does not hesitate to
give him prominent mention at this
time.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
Eat Mt Elam's.
GLOBE LAUNDRY.

The laundry business is largely
represented in Lincoln, and an I'M
doubted example of enterprise is
shown in the development of the Globe
Laundry at 330-340 South Eleventh
street This laundry has built up
fourishing business and has one of
the finest up-to-date equipments for
all kinds of laundering in the mid
west. They have the latest machin-
cry and best appliances, and they do
the highest grade of work. including
fine shirts, waists and dresses. Every
department is operated by skilled
workers experienced in laundering.
They make a special feature of doing
your work in the most complete man.
ner and in the shortest time. Work
left at this laundry at 9 a. m. can
be secured the same day at 6 p. m.
This feature alone is a point worth
your consideration. and some time or
other in your life you need your lauli-
dry and need il quick. The citizens
OF Lincoln that are not already pa
tronizing this firm will find it good
concern to transact business with d.
Give them trial and you will be
treated right.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

well known and used by great
many of our readers. and they have
a constantly growing business in this
line. Mr. Safrik, the manager. is
member of Local No. 463. American
Federation of Musicians. keeps a paid
up working card and is an active
member. He is not only well known
to union men of Lincoln, but is also
well and favorably known to the trade
in this section and he has a large
patroage in Lincoln and extending
throughout our trade territory. We
are pleased to make special reference
to SO commendable a gentleman, and
the concern he represents in this re-
view. Ask your grocer for a sack
of Little Ratchet" flour when you
are ordering your next supply. You
won't make mistake if you use this
flour.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
Eat at ,Elam's.
II. w. MATTHEWS.

A gentleman that has always been
recognized as a good friend of the
working people, and one that has aided
in many ways in helping boost Lin
coin, is H. w. Mathews, wholesale
dealer in Pabst Milwaukee beer, and
located at S43 O street. This gentle
man also carries a most complete line
of fine WHISTLES suitable for family
trade. This business under the man
agement of Mr. Mathews has been
steadily increasing, and the large
business that he does from this point
is largely due to his good manage
ment, having more than doubled the
business in the past year. Mr.. Ma
thews is always ready to do his share
towards any pubiic-spirited enterprise
and is a very genial and accommodate
ing gentleman with whom to do bust
ness.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

popularity is the promptness and ac-
curacy with which their services are
given and the moderate prices that
prevail. They do a general lumber
business and handle all kinds of this
commodity. They always keep a
large supply of lumber on hand, in all
merchantable sizes, and their delivery
services are the very best The bust
ness of this concern has been a po-
tent factor in the commercial interests
of Lincoln, and we congratulate the
management on the success they have
scored and the good favor and esteem
in which they are held by the bust
ness men of the city and the public
in general. The Wageworker takes
great pleasure in wishing them much
success, and that their growing sue
cess will be still greater in it's achieve
ments and prosperity.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
FARMERS G. MERCHANTS

The Farmers & Merchants InSur.
ance company has been Lincoln in
stitution since 1885 and has paid over
a million and three-quarters in losses
to it's patrons since that time. 1t is
conservative in it's methods of doing
business and insists on business meth
DDS. 1t is one of the few companies
which write farm and windstorm in
surance as we'll as on mercantile and
city property.
1t has unusual facilities for handling
the usual lines for merchants on their
buildings and stocks and has always
taken especial pride in being prompt
in adjusting losses.
i. At the annual meeting of the direc-
tors in January, 1909, it was decided
to as soon as possible to increase the
capital to 100000 and also add $780,
100000 additional to the surplus. The
company has proved benefactor to
thousands in times of misfortune and
hopes to continue to deserve the pa
tronage of the people of Nebraska in
the future.
Eat at Elam's.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
JAS. I. DAVIS.

There are many stores in this city
in the retail trade that do large
business and count among their pa.
irons many of our members and
readers, merely from the fact that
they have confidence in them Such
store is that of Jas. 1. Davis, located
at 1910 o street. This store is one
that carries a fine line of diamonds,
watches, jewelry, clocks, silverware,
presentation goods, optical goods, etc..
at the right prices, and sells quality
of goods of the highest grade. The
proprietor of the establishment, Mr.
Jas. 1. Davis, is a gentleman of the
highest standing in this city, and the
success of this concern can be at
tributed to the courteous manner of
treating his customers and in this is
sue of The Wageworker we most
heartily recommend him to all our
readers, as a firm that is deserving of
their patronage and support.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
ESTABLISHMENT
CONSTRUCTION
CASTLE, ROPER & MATTHEW'S

CASTLE, ROPER & MATTHEWS.
In this our annual trade review
edition. we wish to give prominent
mention to the firm who is the subject
of this article. This firm has long
been considered the leading under
taking establishment in the city of
Lincoln. This firm has in course of
construction at Thirteenth and N
streets, an undertaking establishment,
when completed. will be the finest
exclusive undertaking concern in the
United States. This assertion may
seem to be a. strong one, but never
theless it is true. The ground plan
of the new building covers a space of
40 by 142 feet, with two story and
basement. There will be a private
drive on the west side of the building.
The material used in the construction
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

successful in this respect inasmuch as
their collars and cuffs look exactly
like linen. and fit just as well in
every particular.
The duty of every citizen of Lin
coin is very plain when it comes to
buying goods that are manufactured
in our home town. The Capital Collar
and Cuff company is Lincoln concern
and should receive the support of
every good citizen. Thousands of dol
lars are paid out annually for labor
and the maintenance of their factory,
and we should at least show our APP
probation of their efforts by patron
izing them whenever possible. They
have always shown their friendliness
toward our cause. and we take pleas
IRE in recommending them in this om
Annual Home Patronage Edition.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
Eat at Elam's.
DR.. r. L. BENTLEY.

In this review of business concerns
and the various institutions of our
city, we would give prominent NEIL
ton to the gentleman whose name
heads this article. Conveniently To-
Gated at 2118 o street, DR.. Bentley is
thoroughly equipped for the scientific
practice and treating of children.
His office hours are from 1 to D. m.
DR.. Bentley has made a life-study of
the diseases of children. His large
practice is due to his wonderful Sue
cess in the treating of his patients.
Dr. Bentley is O. gentleman of the
highest standing and integrity, he has
a large patronage among our men,
bers. and has always shown his
friendlness towards our cause on va
rious occasions. He is one of The
Wageworker's regular advertisers, this
fact in itself showing that the laboring
mans patronage is sought after and
appreciated. We take pleasure in Civ
ing him prominent mention in this
our annual trade review edition.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
THE NEBRASKA BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION

The savings and loan association
has done more to educate the wage
Garner to the Importance of saving a
part of his income than perhaps any
other interest which conspires to the
wealth and prosperity of commun-
ity. The Nebraska Building and Loan
Association has been foremost in its
efforts to induce the money Garner to
lay aside the small sum from his sal
airy each week which enabled him to
accumulate enough for a home on a
rainy day. A salaried man never
knows when a crisis will overtake
MIN and pay day will come no more.
Institutions like the Nebraska Build
ing and Loan Association get him in
the habit OF putting away a little
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
Eat at Elam's.
CAPITAL COLLAR AND CUFF CO.

In enumerating the varied lines CT
industry carried on here. there is one
in its exclusive line that we wish to
call special attention To on account
of the able manner in which it has
been conducted. We refer to the bust
ness conducted by the Capital Collar
and Cuff company.
This company manufactures water
proof linen collars and cuffs, under the
name of the Anchor" brand, and the
product Of their factory is fast gaining
a reputation in all the western states.
There has long been demand for
collars and cuffs that could be washed
similar to that of the old celluloid
collar and vet get away from the
DANGERS and stiffness of the cel!uloid
product This company has been very
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

of the building will be the very best
that money can buy. The front of
the building will be finished with
white enamel brick, with cream
enameled terra Gotta trimmings, and
the floors of the building will be of
tile, with marble baseboards. An ele-
CANT chapel, pubic rest rooms, pri-
vate rest rooms and private retaining
rooms are few of the features of the
new establishment. The gentlemen
at the head of this enterprise are
among our most progressive business
men and have done much to aid in the
upbuilding and advancement of the
city. This firm has on many occa-
sions manifested most friendly feel
ing toward the cause of labor, and we
take pleasure in giving them prom
inent mention at this time.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

every week until he has competence
which sooner or later will be needed
and thoroughly appreciated. The as
sets of this company December 1,
1908, was $1,S1S,O2O. Investments are
invited for accounts large or small
On all accounts from 800 to $1,000
six per cent interest is paid semi
annually. The officers of this COM
pany are Homer K. Burkett, presi-
dent; NJ. w. Folsom, secretary; John
Gibson, vice-president; T. N. Bur
kett, treasurer. and E. P. Leonard,
manager of agencies.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
Eat at Elam'S.
WILDER AND DEWITT MILLS.

The production of high grade flour
is an enterprise of vital importance
to every person, comprising as it does
the principal part of meal. R. F.
Safrik, manager of the local branch
of the WILDER and Dewitt Mills, place
upon the market the kind of flour
that is popular with the careful house
wives, VINO want to make little
flour go the longest way and give the
best possible results. Their flour is
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
THE REIMERS-kAUFMAN co.

Successors to the Reimers G. Fried Co.
One of the most important indus
tries in the development of any city
is that of the production of the va
rious kinds of Artificial stone. The
most substantial foundations are built
upon artificial stone. In this class of
work the Reimers-Kaufman Company
occupy a conspicuous place. This firm
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
DIERks LUMBER AND COAL co.

The Offices of the Dierks Lumber
and Coal Co. are splendidly located in
their new building, corner Eighth and
N streets, at their retail yard, and
their wholesale yards are located at
Sixth and o streets. This we'll known
lumber firm render the people of this
section a most creditable and useful
service and their supplies and ia
cilities are the very best obtainable
anywhere. The general management
of this company is under the efficient
management of MIR. Robert Holdings
worth. The retail department is in
charge of Mr.. M. Peters, and it has
been through their personal efforts
that has brought the business of this
concern up to its high standard of
excellence. One of the factors that
have made for their great success and
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

which has it's office and yards at
Twelfth and w streets, manufacture
all kinds of artificial stone, and make
specially of sidewalks, pavings,
curbing, driveways, cellar bottoms,
sidewalk flags, patent hollow building
blocks and encaustic tile floors. There
are several concerns in Lincoln that
have the distinction of being the larg-
est in their special line in this section
of the country, and to be convinced
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

Reimers, president; c. J. Bills, vice
president, A. H. Kaufman, secretary
and treasurer. That the men are gen
tlemen of the highest character and
that their business integrity is un-
questioned are facts which are made
apparent by the business which is con-
stantly growing in broadening field
as result of their fair and enterpris-
ing methods of dealing with the pub
lie
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

that such is the case in regards to
the Reimers-Kaufman Company, one
need but pay visit to their yards.
This is strictly Lincoln concern and
should receive the undivided support
of every loyal citizen of our city. That
the product manufactured by this con-
Germ is fast taking the place of other
building materials is evidenced by
their growing and increasing business.
The members of the company are: F.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20
Eat at Elam's.

is handled by all the leading hardware
dealers throughout the west and is
giving universal satisfaction. The
Wageworker is proud of the prom
inent manufacturing concerns repre-
sented in this issue. and does not
hesitate to place this firms name
foremost in the ranks of the most
reliable.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

space is used for the manufacture of
their product. This building will be
used exclusively for the manufacture
of copper cable lightning rods, and
the completion Of this large factory is
but another mark of the progress that
is being made in making Lincoln one
of the leading manufacturing towns
in the west. The Shinn lightning rod
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-02-20

We wish to call the attention of
the many readers of this our Annual
Trade Review Edition to the fact that
the manufacturing concern of w. C.
Shinn has moved into their large and
commodious quarters at 126-130 North
Sixteenth street, where they extend
a welcome to the public to visit them
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-08-10
New Epvnt,s Day.

Next Tuesday will be New Egypt's big
day, when the town will be handed over
to the crowds that will go from all parts
of the state to witness what has become
to be an annual necessity-the lake carni-
val. With the desire to furnish enter.
tainment for all, the committee In charg
is still hard at work, although nearly all
the details have been supplied.
There will be a base ball game in the
morning between New Egypt and Nights
town, and in the afternoon Mount Holly
and Hightstown will oppose each other.
Prominent citizens from all parts Of the
state have been invited to be present and
many have accepted.
At $50 will occur the browning event
of the day, when the grand parade of
floats, boats and canoes, handsomely deco
rated, will take place on the lake.
An interesting contest is now taking
place in ballot for the Carnival Queen.
The young lady who receives the highest
vote will be given this honor and will &C.
cupy handsome float
Special rates have been made by the
railroads for that day. the fare from
Mount Holly and return being 65 cents
A special train will leave New Egypt for
Mount Holly. and points be-
tween here and Philadelphia, at 1880 P. M.
All that is needed is good weather and
the affair will be the same as in past years
"a great success.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-08-10
Political Matters.

Many of DR.. Parry's friends are insist
Ing that he get into the race for Senator.
Ex-Governor Edward c. Stokes sailed
for Europe on Saturday. and will be abb
sent until the 25th of the month.
Howard Russ has decided to be candi-
date for membership on the Burlington
County Republican Executive Committee,
and will soon have his petitions in circu-
latiOn.
Artillias A. Anderson, of Mount Holly,
has announced that he will be candidate
for the Republican nomination for Mem
Der of Assembly, subject to the decision
of the voters at the primary election. Mr..
Anderson made very creditable showing
in the primaries last year.
The Florence Democratic club will give
dinner at the Florence hotel this even.
ing, at which there will be many of the
large lights of that organization. Richard
Hughes, Thomas Birch and Charles Stokes
will be the committee In charge and the
ticket to be supported In November will
probably be framed.
Burlington county politicians went tc
Sea Girt, on Thursday, to visit the mem
bers of the National Guard encamped
there. OF course there were politica
schemes and propositions, one of which
was that one of the candidates for Senator
from this county was to withdraw and re-
turn to the House of Assembly and be
come Speaker of that body. The PROPOSE
ton was not acceded to.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-08-10
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA 9 tt RIA
Columbus.

Miss Libbie Lippincott is expected home
this week from three weeks visit to
Long Branch.
Augustus Townsend was home over
Saturday and Sunday from his railroad
labors at Palmyra.
County Clerk and Mrs. Watson T. Sooy,
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. N.
Dobbins during the past week.
Mrs. W. F. Atkinson, wife of the pastor
of the M. E. church, has returned from
three weeks visit at Wildwood.
Linton c. Ingling, who underwent an
operation at a Philadelphia hospital for
appendicitis, returned home last Friday
in good condition.
The excursion to Long Branch and
Ocean Grove was well patronized last
Thursday, over 100 tickets being sold
from Columbus station.
A. N Dobbins, Israel Kerlin and L. N.
Prentice have been elected delegates to
attend the State Firemen's Relief Asso
citation, which meets at Atlantic City
September 8.
On Friday afternoon at four o'clock
funeral services were held over the re-
mains of Charles Bradley. On Saturday
morning undertaken Morris 81. Keller
took the body to Germantown, where it
was cremated, the operation being viewed
by members of the family of the deceased
Yesterday tn e ashes of the corpse were
returned to Columbus.
Battery B, field artillery of the National
Guard of New Jersey, passed through
Columbus last Friday evening at $50
O'Clock, on their hike to Sea Girt. The
company numbered 81 members and was
under the command of Captain Samuel
G. Barnard, first lieutenants VIM. g.
Hinderer and G. NJ Freesh, Jr, second
lieutenants 8. R. English and Charles
Hinderer, Jr., and assistant surgeon Joel
M. Fithian. Some excitement was created
by the disappearance of a member of the
company, who was eventually found late
at night comfortably encamped just out
side of Burlington, where his horse had
given out.
The disappearance last week of "Eph''
Myers and Mrs. John Birdsall at the same
time, and the subsequent receipt by Bird
sail of letter from his wife explaining
her disappearance, is the logical sequence
of condition of affairs known to have
existed for the past year or more. Myers
when upbraided by his wife for his du-
plicity last March, threatened to kill her
unless she consented to sell out her house
hold goods and go home to her friends.
This she did, but Myers, finding later that
his employers were aware of his actions
and refused to retain him In his position
unless he provided for his family properly,
/ he induced his wife. under promise of
loyalty, to again begin housekeeping, and
for three or four weeks was apparently
the model father and husband. In the
meantime arrangements were being COM
pleted by Myers and Mrs. Birdsall for the
final coup, which took place last week.
Myers Is the most brutal of men and what
form of attraction has induced Mrs. Bird.
sail to forsake model home land loving
husband can only be conjectured. A coat
of tar and feathers Is awaiting Myers here
should he return.