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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
w. A. CHAMBERS 6 COMPANY.
Incorporated
Wholesale GrOcers.

For fourteen years the local branch
of the w. A. Chambers Company has
been a substantial pillar in the job
bing and wholesale interests OF the
county. during which time the satis-
factory services they have rendered
have resulted in a steadily increasing
business over a widening territory. A
general wholesale and iobbing busi-
ness in staple and fancy groceries,
field seeds, meat products, produce,
ETC.. is conducted. two men being kept
of the house and force of seven en-
ployed in the sales and storage rooms
attending to the prompt shipment OF
orders which come in great volume
from all over the surrounding terri
tory.
The w. A. Chambers Company also
operates establishments at Nashville.
Springfield, Clarksville and Dickson.
Tenn, and at Russellville. Ky. Mr.. W.
A. Chambers. president and general
head of the business being a resident
of Nashville. The prosperous branch
here is under the able management OF
Mr.. John A. Clements, one OF the
leading citizens OF the city, who o.
Joys the confidence and esteem OF all
who know him. He is personally in
charge of the business at all times
and brings to it all the social cour-
pleasing personality and ability being
responsible in large measure for the
SIT 'upno'rra9 urArlnos aql 10 6ss! !
success the institution enjoys.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
JOHN McCARLEY
Hardware and Hardware Specialties.

One OF the leading establishments
Of its kind in the city is the general
hardware store conducted by Mr..
John McCarley, who has been in
business here since November, 1916.
In this complete and modern store is
to be found practically everything
mentionable in heavy and shelf hard
ware. vehicles, mechanics tools, cut
lery, stoves and ranges, fruit jars,
guns. ammunition and sportsmens
supplies; paints, oils, etc, all of
which are disposed of at the lowest
possible prices consistent with the
best quality. A nice line of electrical
equipment such as fans, irons, ETC.,
is also handled Mr.. McCarley stands
high in the front ranks of Hopkins
Vile business men, and has a repu-
tation for square dealing business
methods extending over this entire
section. 1t is to such progressive cit
izens as Mr.. McCarley that the city
owes its phenomenal advancement,
and that the people generally recog-
nize this fact is attested by the gener-
BUS patronage his place enjoys.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
COWHERD & ATSHELER
MULE COMPANY
Live Stock Dealers

Conducting a business that hos
come into greater usefulness and de-
mand since the entrance of this coun-
try into war, Messrs. Cowherd and
Atsheler are in position to serve
their country in a very important
manner and to bring TO that service
the experience and training of years
devoted to the handling and study o.
mules and horses. As is well known
the government is now in the marke'
for thousands of head Of horses and
mules for use in the national oTuv
and the above firm is handling the
business in this section Of Kentucky
and Western Tennessee having q con-
tract with the government covering
this territory New contracts are to
be let September l and they expect
to secure even larger territory.
These gentlemen are always in the
market for live stock of all kinds and
are always to ready to buy, sell or ex-
chsnge. IL you have horses or
nrlos for solo VOW e the time to call
upon this enterprising Arm, or if Y
are in the market for an animal or
any kind it is very probable that they
have just what you want. Both Mr..
Cowherd and Mr.. Altsheler are cour-
teous and pleasant business gentle
men and will be glad to give you the
.bengdt of their advice and experience
in matters concerning the buying or
SLING OF stock. Is
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30

Fancy Groceries, Fruits and Ccnfec-
flons.-Phone 6ff-1.

The handsome confectionery located
on Sixth street and conducted by Mr.
p. J. Breslin, is one Of the most com
pIete establishments of its kind to be
found in the city and is enjoying n
steadily increasing patronage, due tc
the excellence of the products han lied
ana the courteous method Of of-treating
customers. A varied line OF the best
and freshest OF fancy groceries, for
eign and domestic fruits, cigars, cigar
cites and tobaccos are handled and
the store makes a specially of fine
candies which they manufacture from
the purss. OF ingredlnnt' and in the
most sanitary manner known to the
candy-making art. In connection
a modern soda fountain is operated
at which can be obtained all the popu-
isr soft drinks and ices.
Mr.. Breslin, the accommodating
proprietor. is one Of the city's best
known business men; .he has con-
Quoted his present business here for
the past three years during which time
II has gained a wide reputation for
honest goods at the lowest possible
prices, and It's proprietor has made
fine circle OF friends and acquain-
tances among the buying public. When
in need of anything in the various
lines handled here you will make no
in giving Mr.. Breslin a share
of your patronage.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
RICHARD LEAyEIL
Dealer In Horses and MuIes.-Phone
No. 227.

For the past is years Mr.. Leaver
has conducted his stock dealing eA-
tablishment here. during the whole OF
which time he has enjoyed the conf
dence and patronage of the pubE} !
and has built up a reputation for hon.
est methods and square-dealing poll
icy that is one of the chief assets of
his business His commodious and
well kept barns and yards are locat-
ed on East Ninth street. where a fine
line of choice animals are always to
be seen and where horses and mules
can be sold. purchased or exchanged
at all times. 1t is a pleasure to do
business Of this nature with dealer
upon whom you can rely and when
in the market either to buy or sell
stock, you will profit by visiting Mr..
Leavell's place.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
j. L. GRIFFITH
Groceries and Produce.
Phone 2Sj.
patronage

Numerous Of our citizens have dis
covered that a call on phone 2S5 i'm
mediateiy places them in touch with
as fine a line OF staple and fanc"
groceries, fruits, vegetables and coun
try produce as can be found in the
city, for that number connects the~
with the up-to-date grocery conducted
by Mr. j. L. Griffith at No. 10 Sixth
street.
This handsome little store was g.
oDened for business - -Nf- and r. p
enjoyed steadily increasing pa
age since that time, due to the excel
lent quality of the goods handled, the
moderate prices asked and the cour-
teous and fair-dealing manner ir
which customers are treated. Mr..
Griffith is in personal charge OF the
business and is widely known and a
capable business man and fine twpe
substantial citizen. When in the
market for groceries. etc, you can do
no better than to give this worthy
store a share Of your patronage.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
HAMMOND & MCDONALD
Overland and Hudson Super-Six.-
Garage and Service Station.

Those who buy the better kind oi
motor cars deal with the Hammond
g. Mcdonald Garage, which is the dis
tributing agency throughout this Sec
ton for the famous Hudson Super Six
and the celebrated Overland cars, two
of the largest selling and most salts
factory makes on the market today
Both the Hudson and Overland are
recognized as the acme OF automobile
construction, yet they sell at mode
rate price and the operating and up
keep costs are reasonably low. The
garage, which is conveniently located
at the corner of 18th and Virginia
stseets. is large and commodious and
equipped with every modern device
for the proper storage, care and re-
pair of automobiles, the repair de-
partment being in charge of expert
mechanics A complete line OF sup
plies. parts and accessories are car
ried in stock, and the services rend-
cred here are obtainable at common
sense charges.
N7srs. Hammond & Mcdonald are
automobile men of long experience
and both devote their personal atten-
ton to he business. which they es-
tablishel here IL years ago, the old
est auto obile establishment in the
town. hey are courteous gentle
men. ever ready to talk motor" and
if Won az a car owner, or contem-
plate beco ming one, an acquaintance
with Mess Hammond & Mcdonald
will prove of inestimable value.
Telephone "a.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
CRAY.wILLIAMsON co.
Gents Clothings and Furnishings.

For fve years the Cary Williamson
Company has been one of the lead
ers in mercantile circles of the city.
and at their handsomely furnished
and well appointed sales rooms on
9th street near Main. is displayed a
complete line of articles necessary
for the correct dress Of gentlemen.
The store has made It an unvarying
rule to handle only the best makes
and quality OF merchandise, including
American Art Made-to- Measure
Clothes. each suit guaranteed to fit
and give satisfaction, and in their
cases can be found the most widely
known and popular brands Of furn-
ishings as Arrow shirts and collars,
Stetson hats. Superior underwear,
Omstein & Rice and Carter &
Homes neckwear, the finest of fancy
hosiery and complete line of the
best travelling bags and suit cases.
The firm is composed OF Mr.. r. J. 1
Cary and Mr.. G. NJ. Williamson.
who are ranked among the leading
men and progressive citizens of the
county. Both gentlemen devote their
attention to the business and
heir pleasing personalities together
with their square-dealing business
methods are responsible for the fine
patronage they enjoy. When in the
market for clothing or furnishing
FOODS you assure yourself of secur-
ng the best at the most reasonable |
,rices, by shopping at the Cary |
williamson Co. store.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
HUGH McSHANR
Plumbing and Heating Contractor.
Phone $50.

For the past ~ years HopkinsvilIe
has had the advantage of modern
plumbing as installed by Mr.. Hugh
McShane, a master of the trade in
every sense Of the word and a gen
tieman of excellent business judg-
ment as well. Mr.. McShane does a
general line of plumbing and repair
work and in addition instalIs hot wa
ter heating plants OF the better kind.
In his large shop at the corner of 10th
and Liberty streets, is to be found a
complete line of plumbing and heating
supplies and he is ready to give esti-
mates on jobs. large or small, and to
execute work in the promptest and
most efficient manner and at reason
able prices. A number OF first-class
mechanics are employed and every
piece Of work undertaken is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction.
When in need OF plumbing or heat
ing OF any kind you will make Ho
mistake in calling on this excellent
firm. the manager of which is a cour-
teous and affable man with whom it
is pleasure to do business.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
KEAC.G FURNITURE co.
,Incorporated)
CompIex Home Furnishers.

Prominent among the larger busi-
ness establishments of the city is the
Keach Furniture Company (incorpo-
rated( whose business was first es-
tablished here in 1898 and incorpo-
rated under the present title in 1910
The commodious sales and ware
rooms are located at 113 South Main
street and occupy $4,000 square feet
of floor space in a handsome, three
story brick structure. A complete
and varied line of the best quality
home furnishings, rugs, stoves, ETC.,
are always 10 be foupd in such pro-
fusion that selection Of any article
desired for the home can be made
with the greatest satisfaction. The
company's huge business extends not
only throughout the city but over the
entire surrounding territory where
their modern auto trucks can be seen
at all times delivering purchases to
the homes throughout this section.
The company is famous for the rea-
sonable prices asked for the best
quality goods, and for the liberal
terms of payment. In connection
with the business a complete and
modern undertaking establishment is
operated in charge Of Messrs. j. W.
Twyman and Marlow Criss, two ex-
ceptionally qualified gentlemen. who
are always ready to answer calls for
their services at any hour day or
night.
This institution is the product OF
the Messrs. o. Keach, II. A. Reach
and C. W. Reach. furniture men OF
long experience. Mr.. o. Reach re-
tired from the company about five
years since. These gentlemen stand
high in the esteem and respect OF the
people of the county, being courteous
and square dealing in their business
methods and models of progressive
citizenship. The Keach Furniture Co.
ia a great asset Of the business inter
ests OF the city and the gentlemen
composing it well merit the success
they have. attained
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30

country with capacity OF so tons %
Ice daily. Both a wholesale and re.
tail Ice business is conducted. the
local trade being served direct from
the company's wagons, while an i'm.
mense quantities are shipped to diSy
tant points. The product is ..made
from the purest Of distilled watlf and
handled in a sanitary and cleanlv
manner. Forty well paid workman
and Ia teams are employed and the
payroll alone is one of the chief as
sets OF local business. In connection
with the Ice business the best grades
OF steam and domestic coal are handl-
ed at both Wholesale and retail prices.
a call on phone 43 bringing prompt
delivery service. The officers and
directing spirits OF the concern ara
rated as among the leading businak
men Of the county. and include M
Lee Ellis, President, and Mr.. Louis
Ellis, general manager the latter is in
charge OF the business and his cour-
teous manner OF dealing with the
trade, together with his long business
experience and efficiency accounts in
no small degree for the success and
that the firm has enjoyed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
CITY GROCERY COMPANY
incorporated
wholesale and Retail Groeerios-
Phone li5.

Located at the corner Of 9th ana
Clav streets. one block from the l.. &
Y depot. is to be found the neat and
we'll kent grocery establishment con-
Quoted by the City Grocery Company
an incorporated concern composed OF
some of our most prominent business
men. This place which is known as
~store No. L." is completely stock
ed with a large and varied line OF
staple and fancy groceries, country
produce, tobaccos. and confections'
and the sales and delivery service Is
one of the politest and most prompt
in the city.
The City Grocery Company. which
Is capitalized at 10000, are also job
bers and wholesale distributors OF
groceries and produce, and in this
line are furnishing to steadily
growing clientele Of retailers a most
satisfactory and advantageous serv-
ice. The company is headed by W.
l.. Mitchell. president, and +. D..
Mitchell. vice president. two gentle
men of long experience in their line.
and who have reputation through
out this section for honesty and busi-
ness integrity that is responsible in
no small degree for the present sue
cess of the firm. A business acquaint-
ance with this firm cannot but prove
OF the utmost advantage both 10 the
retail dealers and 10 householders.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
HENRY HURT
Livery and Board Stable.-Phene 1888.

For the past 20 years Mr.. Henry
Hurts name has been a familiar one
in the livery circles and during that
time he has established his reputa-
ton as a liveryman of experience and
square-dealing business methods that
extends throughout the country, Mr..
Hurts present establishment at the
corner Of 7th and Virginia streets
came under his control in 1907 and he
Immediately enlarged and improved
it and perfected a service system that
has steadily gained in popularity and
patronage.
The finest OF horses and rigs are
kept for hire at very reasonable rates
and horses and stock are boarded and
cared for in the best possible man
ner. Complete equipages are furn-
ished for special occasions, such as
funerals, weddings, etc.. the service
always giving complete satisfaction.
When in need of livery service you
will be well served il you make your
wants known over phone 1893.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
VESTS LOOSE FLOOR
(Incorporated)
18th St, East Of l.. A n. Railroad.

One Of the most popular Loose
Floors with tobacco growers Of this
and adjoining counties is that con-
Quoted on 18th street. just east OF the
L. & N. railroad, and where an enor-
nous amount of leaf is disposed Of
each season. The. plant is scientific
ally constructed, affording the best
Of ventilation and light and has am
pie storage room and facilities. A
strictly commission business is en-
gagged in which has been conducted in
such a straightforward manner that
IL has become universally known
among loose leaf patrons as The
House of Service"
The concern is under the active
management of such experienced to-
bacco men as James West, president
and salesman; Hugh West. business
manager, and John P. Prowse, Jr.,
secretary treasurer. These gentle
men have a reputation Of honesty and
sauare-dealing among growers and
dealers that is second to none, and
their thorough acquaintance with the
market places them in position to Sc
cure the best possible prices for their
patrons. Especial preparations are
being made to handle this years big
crop, and growers will make no mis-
take in marketing at Vests Loose
Floor.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
residence, being thoroughly equipped

residence, being thoroughly equipped
with all the latest and most modern
appliances known to the business and
employing an abundance OF careful
and efficient help. In connection with
the laundry. a dry-cleaning establish
ment is operated which is thoroughly
equipped and in the hands of expert
enced and capable employees who
clean, repair and press garments Of
every kind for both ladies and gentle
men. at the most reasonable rates. A
prompt delivery service Is maintained
and work is called for and delivered.
A call on phone n bringing this SER
vice to your door.
This modern plant is located in
we'll appointed and arranged building
at the corner of South Main and 18th
streets, and is under the management
of Mr.. Joe Perkins, laundry man OF
long experience and a gentleman of
great business ability and pleasing
personality, which accounts In no
small degree for the success the in
stitution is enjoying. The plant gives
to a number of we'll paid
and contented workers and its payroll
alone is quite an asset to the business
life of the city. When in need Of ex-
ceIlent laundry or cleaning service
simply call No. ~.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
BARNES & lIETCALFE.
Dry Goods. Ladies' Ready-tO-Wear and
ShOes.-TelephOne 81.

Although established here only two
years ago the Barnes & Metcalie store
has rapidly taken rank among the
most progressive and popular places
OF its kind in the county and has en-
joyed steadily increasing patronage
and expansion since its inception. The
store is located at a strategic point.
No. South Main street. and is we'll
appointed and stocked with COM
plete and varied line OF the best quail
ity dry goods, ladies' ready-to-wear
and furnishings. and a fine line Of the
better brands OF shoes. Being one of
chain of stores OF this kind, others
being located at Beaver Dam. Central
City and Darlington. enables this
store to procure its stocks at most
advantageous prices. the savings being
passed on to their customers in the
shape of better goods at lower rates
than can be secured from the average
store. The local store is under the
personal management of Mr.. w. e.
Blewett, business man Of modern
methods and training and cultured
and courteous gentleman who we'll
understands the art OF making friends
OF his patrons and the success OF the
place Is due in no small degree to his
methods and pleasing personality.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
JAS. II. SkARRY
Jeweler and Optician.-L. &. N.
Watch Inspector.

Mr.. Jas. II. Skarry. who established
his business in Hopklnsy.lle in 1902,
has made a success from the very
start and today has an enviable pat
ronage and one OF the neatest little
jewelry stores in the city. A general
lire of the best quality jewelry. silver
ware. cut r,ats, gift goods. etc. is
handled. and a speciality is made of the
better grade of watches, all OF which
are offered at most reasonable prices.
Mr.. Skarry is an expert on watches,
which is proven by the fact that he has
been selected by the L. & n. Railroad
Co. as their Official watch inspector
for this division. His watch repair.
ing department is the pride of his
business and every piece of work
that is turned out Is guaranteed to
BE- perfect in every detail. Mr.. Skarry
Is also an optician Of experience -
ability and is thoroughly capable In
every way to fit glasses for any defect
Of the eye.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
HOTEL LATHAM.
A. d. Nee s. Son, Proprietors.

There is nothing that adds to the
standing 20 the town moro than good
hotels. Towns receirc their edyer-
tiseAent 10 p hig degree from the
traveling people. and usually the ira
yelling pan receives his lasting i'm
preston of town from the place he
has 10 stop at while in it. 1t stands
to reason that good hotels are city's
best asset. and HopkinsvilIe is in
deed fortunate in having the Hotei
Latham, as up-to-date hostelry as caa
be found in any town OF this size in
the country. The Latham Is splen-
didly located. occupying square
near the court house and in the CEN
trail part of the city; ii Is a modern
brick structure OF MANY spacious ana
comfortable rooms and the dining
service has the reputation of being
among the best In the state. The ho-
tel is under the active management OF
Messrs. A. d. Noes Sr., and son. AZ
ID. Jo.. both hotel men or long experl
ience and possessed Of excellent bus
mess ability. They are recognized as
among the leading business men %
the city. being interested in num-
ber OF our progressive and successful
enterprises. They are courteous gen.
tlemen of very pleasing personality.
which accounts in large degree for
their business success and for the
phenomenal success Of the Latham
under their management Messrs. q.
w. Holman and Ray Turner are the
accommodating clerks OF the estab-
lishment aud are both excellent gen-
tlemen. When in Hopkinsville you
can make no mistake In stopping at
the Latham Hotel.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
r. S. AMBROSE
Lumber and Builders Supplies.

Lumber and Builders Supplies.
One of the principal assets of the
city and one whose activities enter
many lines is the lumber and build
ers' supplies establishment conducted
by Mr.. Il. S. Ambrose, located on 7th
street, near the L. & N. railway. This
gentleman operates modern lumber
plant and is prepared at all times to
supply rough and dressed lumber in
any quantity on short notice. But
this is only one branch of the busi-
ness. He carries in stock practically
everything used in the construction of
modern home or business house.
such as doors, windows, mantels, roof
ing. rubber roofing, cedar shingles,
plaster and Portland cement, paints
and oils, etc, estimates being prompt
ly furnished on application. Mr.. AM
brose is a business man Of ability, un-
questioned integrity and withal q
courteous gentleman in every sense
of the word. Il is a pleasure to US to
be able to mention such an institution
and such a worthy citizen in this
business directory edition.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
W. Z. B0WLES.
Photographer.

One of the finest and best equipped
Photographic studios to be found any
where throughout this section is that
conducted bv Mr.. w. r. Bowles in
very convenient location in the
Chickasaw building. The business
was established here many years ago
and has enjoyed a nice patronage
from its inception. which has steadily
increased as the reputation OF the
nIace for high class work has spread
,ver a large area. An art business in
n ifs branches is conducted, includ-
,g the highest grade photographs
irving. enlarging. kodak developing
ID finishing. and framing OF all
kinds.
Jr Bowles. the proprietor. is
ua artist. supplementing his natural
wi, v by a thorough training ana
II. -~o4'o~ IN his chosen work. Is
an sv?ert at posing his subjects
Genius in finishing and retouching'
and his work never fails to give COM
pIete satisfaction.
When contemplating having pnoto-
work of any nature executed
you can make no mistake in patron
ling this gentleman. Appointments
n,.v bo made by calling phone S67-2'