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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
GERMANIAS STATE BANK
CAPITAL $4,000

This bank is one of those solid fin
ancial institutions of which South Da.
kota boasts so many. 1t was estab
lished in 1899 especially for the ac
comodation of the merchants, mechan
les and farmers of De Smet and Kings
bury county. It's original plans have
been carried out TO the letter. It has
capital of $4,000 and its deposits
are over 100000. The careful and
conservative management and the
we'll established characters of its off
GERS have secured for the Germania
State Bank a vast and profitable busi-
ness and it fosters the material inter.
ests of De Smet and Kingsbury coun
ty in the most effective manner, and
it enjoys the confidence of business
circles at home and abroad. The of
ficers of this bank are Eli Cole, Jr
president, Aylmer Cole, vice president
L f. Altfillish, cashier, and O. Alt
fillisch, assistant cashier. These gen
tlemen, by their management of f.
nance have earned a place among the
leading banks of the state. They
transact general banking business
in loans and deposits, pay interest on
time deposits, write insurance, make
collections. The bank is fitted up
with all modern conveniences. 1t is
the oldest bank in De Smet under
one continuous management, and its
continuous growth is proof of satisfac-
tory service. Any business entrusted
&c this this bank IS always always dene IL 3
prompt and satisfactory manner and
it pleases us to notice their success.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
BANK OF DE SMET
S. E. MORRIS, PRES, LEWIS sHUsTER, VICE
PRES, o. P. WILLIAMS, CASHIER.

There are few towns In the west OF
equal population that can excel De
Smet in the character of its financial
institutions. AS one of the most i'm
portant in this city we are pleased to
refer to the Bank of De Smet. This
is an old established banking house
and came under its present ownership
and management April lst, 1909. Its
officers are 5. E. Morris, president,
Lewis Shuster, vice president, and o
P. Williams, cashier. That this bank
has proven success and will continue
to increase its business it is only nec-
essary to inquire among the business
men and citizens of De Smet to ascer-
tain. The Bank of De Smet has a
capital OF $4,000. They transact a
legitimate banking business in all its
details, buy and sell foreign and do
mestic exchange. buy and sell real
estate, make collections, negotiate
loans, pay per cent interest on time
deposits and write insurance. They
have all modern conveniences and
the funds of this bank are protected
from fire and theft by Hall time
lock safe and fire proof vault and
burglar insurance. We cheerful
ly recommend this bank to all, who
have business in their line.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
WATERS LAND g. LOAN co.
INCORPORATED
LAW, LANDS AND LOANS
CAPITAL $4,000

Prominently engaged in placing be-
fore investors opportunities for ac-
quiring desirable real estate upon a
favorable basis is the above named
company. No better investment is
offered capital today that realty at
present prices. Farm lands will
never be lower and with the rapidly
increasing prosperity of the country
marked appreciation in value will
be an inevitable result. Listed with
the Waters Land & Loan company
are some fine grain, dairy and stock
farms in Kingsbury county and cen.
trail South Dakota and western Min
nesota. The members of this company
are A, N. Waters, president and treas
s,rer, Jehn E. Diamond, vice presi.
dent, and d. A. Crawford, secretary
and counsel. The unquestioned stand
ing of these gentlemen begets the
confidence of their many. patrons
They transact general real estate
business make a speciality of long Oh
short time loans at lowest rates oi
interest, pay taxes for nor residents
examine titles, make collections, pro.
bate estates and are emigration agents
The Waters Land a. Loan Company
is an Incorporated company and has
a capital Of $50, 900 and is one of the
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
JOHN III. CARROLL
REAL ESTATE, LOANS, INSURANCE

1t is an exploded idea that anyone
can be a successful real estate, loan
and insurance agent. The progress
made in this as in all other branches
of business demands that it only
should be followed by men who are
reliable and who understand every
detail Of the work. Mr.. John HI. Car
roll has been engaged in the banking
business and the buying and selling
of real estate ever since the town of
De Smet started and he has listed
with him some of the most desirable
farm lands in Kingsbury and Potter
counties. Mr.. Carroll transacts a
general real estate business in all its
branches and makes speciality of
long or short time loans at very low
est rates of interest. In the list of
insurance companies he represents
some of the strongest and makes a
speciality of farmers tornado insur-
ance and he writes a liberal policy at
low rates. Mr.. Carroll is one of the
best known real estate dealers in De
Smet and is familiar with nearly every
acre in the county. He invites cor
respondence and requests you to call
when iu this locality.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26

best known real estate concerns in
the state and was established in 1881
and incorporated in 1905. They are
familiar vita every quarter section of
land in the county and they have list
ed with them some genuine bargains
in farms and ranches on easy terms.
They invite correspondence and re.
quest you to call when in this locality.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
Prosperous De Snet
A Great Trade Center
Compiled by Moves & Rohn

De Smet is a city of beautiful
homes, and has good schools and
churches and is the trade center for a
large territory. 1t is the county seat
of Kingsbury county, and has pop
ulation of nearly 1,200. 1t is located
on the Chicago & Northwestern rail
way. 1t has Catholic, Methodist,
Evangelical, Congregational, Luther
an and Episcopal churches, a graded
sand high school, three hotels, four
grain elevators, three banks, a cream
cry, an opera house, water works and
gas plant The usual number of spe
cial and general stores found in cities
of this size will be found here.
The citizens of De Smet are ener
getic and spare no efforts to advance
the interests of their town, surround
ed by a section of farming country
that has few equals and no superior,
with class of farmers who always
succeed. Particularly favored as she
is in the matter of grain and stock
buyers this bright, prosperous town
cannot fail to increase rapidly in pop
ulation and wealth. The business
men of De Smet are a wide awake
class ever ready to meet any compe-
tition. and for cash and In quantity
can and do quote prices equal TO any
catalogue house in existance when the
quality of their goods is taken into
consideration. A good article always
commands good price and De Smet
merchants have no shoddy, cheap John
goods to sell and they are ever ready
to give customers the best end of the
bargain. Without the support of the
people they must necessarily quit
business and as the market point grad
ually disappears so must the value
of farm lands gradually depreciate.
If the people of this locality will
stick to the home patronage policy
De Smet will assume a livilier air, busi-
ness will be better, the home store will
carry larger stocks, farm lands and
city property will increase in value
and to bring about this condition the
least anyone can do toward the bet
terment of the community and their
own interest is to trade wi! h the home
merchant and keep the money in cir
culation at home.
De Smet is surrounded by rich
and easily titled soil, and the husband
man has but to tickle her bosom to
bring forth her untold riches. It's
average productiveness for the past
I5 or 70 years in the newer sections,
have placed it beyond the experimen.
tai or testing age to its present reli
able and stable condition. In Mime
sofa and western Iowa, where land
values now are S75 to 500 an acre,
were less than 25 years ago in the SIS
to SIS class. Farms in Kingsbury
county that Z to 10 years ago could
have been bought for SIS to $S per
acre, could not be bought now for
less than $50 to $35 per acre, 5 years
ago could have been bought much
cheaper than they can be bought to-
day and five years hence they will be
held at from $50 to SIS. This is no
dream, it is conservative statement
of facts.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
DE SMET NATIONAL BANK
CAPITAL $4,000

This prominent and reliable bank
enjoys reputation second to no other
financial Institution in this section of
the state. They transact general
banking business, receive deposits.
make collections, issue foreign and
domestic exchange, negotiate loans,
loan money on real estate, pays inter
est on time deposits, buy and sell real
estate, write insurance and favor their
customers when not inconsistant with
safe and sound banking. The De-
Smet National Bank was established
in 1880, and it's officers are A. w.,
Stone, President and f. M. Andrews,
Cashier. The building occupied is
fitted up with fire proof vault and
burglar proof, time lock safe and all
modern banking convenience. 1t has
a capital of $4,000 surplus and un-
divided profits $1,000 and deposits
of $260,000 From its inception this
bank has had most successful career
and has never failed to open its door
and raise its curtains on every bank
ing day since it was founded.
The following is the last statement
made by this bank November 16, 1909.
RESOURCES
Leans and discounts. !. .$215, 1861 81
Overdrafts .............. 1910 81
U. S. bonds, premiums. 25,600 90
Bonds, securities, etc.. l0,857 30
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures. ........ 7,1OO 90
Cash on hand. ........ 6l,343 "a
m
Total $322.273 SO
LIABILITIES
Capital stock k.........$ 25,000 90
Surplus and undivided
profits 12.Os2 "a
National bank notes out
standing. $500. $4,000 90
Deposits s................ 26O,24l f2
Total $322, ,273 36
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
THE CITY BAKERY
W. H. LEDMAN, PROP.

This establishments furnishes the
people Of De Smet and vicinity con.
venient place to buy the best bread,
pies, cakes, buns md other bakery
goods necessary for the table and as
a consequence the trade secured is
large. No bakery anywhere makes
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
Kingury South Dakota Friday Nov. &C. 1909

take when they appointed him their
manager at De Smet and the Inde-
pendent is pleased to chronicle his
and their success.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
FRANK SCHAUB
GENERAL MERCHANDISE

OF the many well-arranged and we'll
stocked general stores that have come
into prominence and prosperity few
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
I. ]. MILLER
HARDWARE, HARNESS, PLUMBING, TIMING

One Of the greatest helps toward
the building up of town is first
class hardware store, one of which
De Smet has in the establishment Of
Mr.. 1. J. Miller. Always watchful, a
close buyer, he has secured atrade
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
W. H. HENNEY
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND
FARM MACHINERY

We now have under consideration
the leading farm implement house of
Kingsbury county. Mr.. Henney es-
tablished this business several years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29

A selected lot of
our 36-inch 123c silk
dimes, tomor- 7k
row, a yard. ..SEC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29

A small lot of these Puffs re-
main, in a few shades only.
Several styles-75c to $1.50 at
regular prices-to close out to
the earliest buyers, at 25c set.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-29

Another lot of 20-in. Switch
es- made good and full, from
carefully selected hair. Most
shades are found in this line,
at CSC, special price.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25

business in one Of the buildings on the street.
because of the narrow driveway that win barely
permit two vehicles to pass each other. The
foot traffic, too. IS not so heavy as on other
streets. but hasty glance along its short
length during business hours is enough 70 con-
vince one that he is still in the heart OF the
great city, for the few men and women that
hurry by would make a large crowd IN many
smaller city. Each person moving along IS as
busy as his neighbors on the larger thorough
fares and rushes by at the brisk gait that is one
OF the characteristics OF the true New Yorker
whether he be at home abroad.
In spite Of its narrowness and the constantly
darkened aspect which It never fails TO pre-
sent. Exchange Place can boast Of some fine
office buildings. which compare favorably with
the best in the city. One OF them IS the Office
building No 43 to 40 Exchange Place This
modern structure is the home Of many large and
nourishng concerns one Of these Is the firm OF
Dudley Bros Co. OF tho well known
firms OF brokers doing business In New York's
financial district and occupying a well furnished
and commodious suite Of Offices on the third
floor
This nrm originally founded by the
brothers William Mayl Dudley and II. Stuyvc-
SAINT Dudley. in 1903. with Charles De Bcvolse
as third member OF the arm
William MayI Dudley originally represented
the firm on the floor OF the New York Stock
Exchange. but only year after the firm was
successfully launched upon the restless sea OF
New York speculation this active young broker
was stricken down In the flower Of his activity
and passed away. 6ince then Edward @
Fielder has represented the firm on tho floor Of
the Stock Exchange The firm now consists OF
the following members: II. Stuyvesant Dudley
Charles l. De Bevoise. Edward c. Fielder and
p. Stuyvesant Pilot
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25
A NOTEWORTHY FINANCIAL FIRM.

Bankers and brokers are a most important
factor IN the progress Of the world generally
II is the man IN the financial world who makes
Il possible for the man Of the commercial and
Industrial world to accomplish what Is so essen
tial 10 the conditions Of the time in which We
I've.
A true history of the modern world be
written from no data save the lives Of its au-
henuc heroes-modest men seeking merely
those things which could be Of commercial or
Industrial worth; such men while engaged in
commonplace tasks Of discovery and invention
have wrought a staggering miracle-the bust
ness activities Of to-day where recently existed
the strange scenes Of primitive society. There
u always time in the progress or development
OF such commercial or Industrial pursuits that
II becomes necessary for the man OF means. or
the man whose knowledge OF things financial IS
called upon the scene to properly equip and
launch such enterprises have merit High
among the reputable concerns doing business IN
The financial district Of New York City are Esta-
brook g. Co, OF 40. 20 Broad street. This firm
does general banking business handling high
grade investment securities.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25
YOUNG FIRM PROGRESSING RAPIDLY

or the younger firms OF curb brokers none
bears a better reputation for business honesty
and integrity than Wagner G. Berwanger.
Richard Wagner. the senior member OF the
firm, Is a Cornell graduate Of the class Of 80,
confessing to a prediction out Of business
hours for good music and horseback riding.
while the other member, Albert b. Bcrwanger, a
man Of thirty, has a fondness for tennis
The firm was started four years ago. occupy
ing quarters at No. 100 Broadway until Its rap
idly growing trade made more commodIous Of
fees necessary. It's quarters are now at No. 25
Broad street.
The firm specializes IN Southern Iron and Steel,
reorganized Western Maryland Railroad and
Chicago Great Western. and acts as transfer
agent for the West Virginia Wyoming Copper
Company.
Mr.. Wagner comes OF a family OF bankers, his
grandfather having been OF the original
members Of the famous Gold Room" where
trading in gold was done much as the trading in
stocks is done to-day.
Much Of the success Of this firm its members
attribute 20 their desire TO keep their name
above reprOach, and II is their boast they
have never appropriated TO themselves even a
fraction OF a cent OF their customers money.
They believe not only in legal honesty but hon
esty OF heart as well IN all dealings with their
clients and their ever growing business bears
witness to the wisdom Of their course.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25

men, with high ideals as 90 their responsibilities
70 their clients. and it IS evident even to the
most casual observer that they hold their Gus
toners confidence 10 a very marked degree
When the firm first started. under the former
name Of Trippe & Co. it occupied quarters at
No 50 Wall street. but so rapid was its growth
that in one year II had 20 seek new accom-
modations. and II now has within its outer doors
sixteen private Offices and different depart
ments such as auditing, customers and board
rooms. as well as the cashiers Office and private
Offices for the members of the firm. It is freely
predicted that within a year or so this firm Will
have won its way TO the very top.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25
VALUE OF BANKS TO BUSINESS
A Necessary Adjunct to Almost Every
Line-A Notable Example.

Whatever success may attend the private on
national banking business Of New York City,
IT should not be forgotten that energy is one Of
lfe's dominating forces in every field of human
endeavor Without II no man. banking instito-
ton or corporation. hope for success. An
Of the men whose names shine in the golden
deeds Of the world are imbued with the latent
power which neither the towering mountaina
nor the deep waters can overcome. The achieve
ments Of to-day-the masterful achievements
that call forth the admiration and plaudits Of
the people-are the exploits Of mon conspicuous
for their inherent might in the walks they have
chosen TO follow.
To the men who control the financial opera
tons or influence the Industrial progress Of the
world through their cooperation and support,
should be given much OF the credit for tho
prosperity experienced BY the world at larga
Banking interests AFFECT corporate interests Ths
corporate method Of conducting business is In
terwoven inextricably with the very fibre of the
commercial and Industrial life OF the United
States Born OF necessity and perfected by eI-
perience. Il has become a splendid piece Of
mechanism. not only well suited. but absolutely
essential. TO the adequate handling OF tha
country's colossal activities. while at the sams
time. providing an opportunity for every one
so disposed 20 participate a Just and equit-
able basis IN the profits or benefits arising from
these activitiea
Considering the banking influence from tho
standpoint OF the wage Garner. compare his
status in those countries which are yet in thelr
Industrial infancy. and where on account Of lack
Of banking facilities. combinations that are
formed in this country for the promotion and
development OF enterprises OF merit which ar-
ford much larger scale OF salary and create
n greater demand for services
Even IN the times OF financial crises. when
every line OF trade is more less demoralIzed
il is the banking and corporate interests come
blned that move to restore normal conditions
Among some OF the important financial factors
Of this district in New York City IS r. Il
Williams. OF No. / Broadway
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25
A GROWING BUSINESS IN SECURITIES

Among the more recently formed stock broker
age houses in the financial district Of New York
Is the firm Of TripIe. Thompson & Co. The firm
began business under the name OF Trippe e. Co.
on January ], 1903. and consisted Of Charles w.
1rippe and George NJ Woolsey. and year later,
on January ], 1909, Il took it's present name.
The members Of the firm II now stands are
Charles w. Trippe J. Edward Thompson, George
NJ Woolsey, William J. Palmer and John ]. Gil
hes.
The firm holds a membership IN the Boston
Stock Exchange as wen In the New York
Exchange. George NJ. WOolsey is the floor mem
ber IN this city. while the Boston representative
Is J. Edward Thompson In addition 20 his in
terests In the firm Mr.. Woolsey is director in
the American Trading Company and the Robins
Conveying Belt Company.
Through its Boston connections the firm does
a large business In mining securities upon which
81 Is an acknowledged authority and, although
IL has been IN the business only comparatively
short time. it Is rapidly forging 10 the front and
making for itself an enViable place In the world
OF finance.
The firm occupies most attractively equipped
suite Of Offices on the fifteenth floor Of the build
ing al no. % Broad street. and employs about
seVenty clerks. There is air OF hustle and
enthusiasm about the place which reflects a con-
stantly increasing business. and one look into
the customers room will give plenty Of eYi-
dence as 90 tho firms prosperity. IL Is filled
with a crowd OF well groomed. quiet voiced men.
who there not only 20 watch the stock board
but 70 buy and cell as well. and boys hurry
brisky about recording the orders OF delivering
reports u their execution.
The members OF the firm are quiet, dlgnifed
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25
STEADINESS ITS rlOTTO
Exchange House of H. q. Campbell &
Co. Is Conservative.

In these days Of hamboyant methods, adopted
BY many, especially OF the newcomers in the
Street." TO obtain business there still those
who remain steadfast 10 the old conservative
principles Of conducting business. whose word.
Ike the laws OF the Medes and Persians.
changeth not A better example OF this cannot
be shown than the firm OF II. c. Campbell &
Co. Of No. IL Wall street. Since 1863. when the
senior member first Joined the New York Stock
Exchange this firm has gone on the even tenor
Of its way. held IN high esteem by all its asso-
csates and clientele.
In the forty years Of its career II has passed
unscathed through all the panics OF that period.
II has seen the rise and fan Of many firms who,
perhaps. shone brightly for a time. but when
The stress and pinch came passed into obscurity,
sften carrying many others with them. There
are not many members OF the exchange who
exceed Ar. Campbell in years Of experience;
there are certainly none who have worn better.
he shows none OF the physical results or nerv-
Gus strain evidenced by many Of his Juniors. due
% the excitement incidental 10 the business. but
possesses the calm, judicial manner and mind.
80 excellent an asset TO one whose mind must
De constantly clear and alert, ready for instant
action and thought
The present firm was organized April 80, 1893.
and consists Of Henry G. Campbell his son.
Edwin +. Campbell and James C. MacLean.
The firms success Is due, in addition TO the
qualities possessed BY the senior member, TO its
well known integrity and careful consideration
OF its friends. II numbers among its clients
Home Of the representative men OF the city,
whose reliance on the judgment Of its members
Is implicit
A purely commission business without any
element Of speculation has kept the firm out Of
all the entanglements which have involved so
many, and has placed il in the foremost rank