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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
L. A. JOHNSON & co.
Druggists and Chemists.

An up-to-date drug establishment in
every meaning of that term is the one
conducted at 9th and Virginia streets,
by L. A. Johnson & company. The
store is located on what is considered
one of the best business corners in
the city, it is beautifully and artistic
ally furnished and arranged and
stocked with a complete and varied
assortment Of drugs, sundries. Rodaks
candies, tobaccos, cigars, cigarettes,
etc. A handsome sanitary soda foun-
tain dispenses the purest of cool
drinks and ices and is well patron
lied. Prescription work is a speciality,
the compromising being in the hands
OF Mr.. Johnson himself, who is an ac-
curate and responsible registered
pharmacist and who is also a graduate
in pharmacy and chemistry from the
University of Chicago,
in which university he served in the
capacity of chemist for two years.
just prior to his coming here. Mr..
L. A. Johnson, the genial proprietor,
is considered one Of the leading busi- '
ness men in the city, being interested
in many of the progressive enterprises
of the county. He has had long ex-
perience in the drug business and this
together with his natural abilities and
pleasing personality, accounts in no
small measure for his wonderful sue
cess. This store has been established
'or IA years and has enjoyed a stead
ly increasing patronage and the ut
most confidence of the public. When
n need Of any of the necessities car,
lied by this firm you can rest assured
If polite and courteous attention OF
you call on them.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
L. L. ELGIN DRUG STORE.
No. IL 5. Main St. Phone 10.

For "a years the Elgin establish
ment has catered to the drug and
chemical trade OF Hopkinsville and
vicinity and the fact that any estab-
lishment has existed and prospered
for that length OF time is proof ccP-
elusive that the service rendered hi5s
ben OF the highest order. This store
is conveniently located in handsome.
and well appointed building at No. ~
South Main street, where a complete
stock Of the best and freshest drugs
and chemicals. proprietary remedies,
toilet articles and fancy goods are
always on hand. A specially is made
OF the filling OF prescriptions, this
departmentment being in charge of a
registered pharmacist of long expert
ence and ability In connection with
the business is operated probably the
finest and most modern soda fountain
to be found in the city where all the
popular soft drinks and ices are dis
pensed. A nice line Of books, station
cry and periodicals is also handled.
Mr.. L. L. Elgin, the proprietor, is one
of the city's staid and substantial
business men, enjoying the esteem and
respect Of his fellows. He can always
be found on the right side of any
tending toward the inn
provement and progress OF the city.
and well deserves the material sue
cess he enjoys.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
KEACH & FEARS.
Home Furnishings.

One of the neatest and most pleas
ing to the eye business establishments
in the city is that conducted by Keach
& Fears at the coner of 9th and Vir-
ginia streets. A complete and va
ried line of household furnishings,
such as furniture, stoves, carpets,
porch and lawn swings, is carried in
stock and disposed of at prices that
are remarkably low when the quality
OF the goods is taken into considera-
tion. The owners and directing heads
OF the business are Mr.. o. Reach and
Mr.. Ed Fears, both of whom devote
their personal attention to the busi-
ness and are active in the conduct of
its daily affairs. Both Mr.. Reach and
Mr.. Fears are recognized as leaders
in the local business world, being in
terested in many of our prosperous
enterprises. They are fine specimens
OF the courteous southern business
men and richly deserve the material.
success they have attained. To the
older residents of the county they need
no recommendation. and to the new
comers we merely say that they will
profit by forming the business ac-
quaintanca of Reach & Fears. Phone
543-1.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
LATHAM TAILORING COMPANY.
Tailoring, Cleaning, Pressing.
Phone 279.

The tailoring and cleaning estab-
lishment conducted by Mr.. Joe Jirack
and located in the Hotel Latham, is
one of the finest of its kind in this
section Of the state. A general mer-
chant tailoring business is engaged in
and a complete line of foreign and
domestic woolens shown at all times
from which the highest class garments
are properly cut and fit by skilled art
lists and suits are made to measure for
from s16 to $50. A modern cleaning
and pressing department is operated
in connection with the business, be-
ing equipped with the latest machin-
cry and appliances known to this
branch of the trade. Ladies' gar
ments are given especial attention in
this department.
Mr.. Jirack, the proprietor, who was
formerly with ]. X. Hooser for a
number Of years, has been in busi-
ness here for the past year, and is
widely known as a gentleman Of fine
business integrity and square-dealing
methods. II is with pleasure that we
include his name and short sketch OF
his activities in this, our business dL
-ectory edition.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
MISS FANNIE B. ROGERS
Fine Millinery.

At 210 S. Main street is to be found
the neat and we'll kept millinery es-
tablishment conducted by Miss Fan
ME Rogers, who has been in business
here for several years. The parlors
are handsomely appointed and are
stocked at all times with the choicest
OF hats and trimmings In the latest
styles and designs and fitted by at
tendants who are artists in their line.
Miss Rogers hats have wide reputa-
ton for excellence Of material, at
tractiveness and chic style, and also
for the reasonable prices at which
they are disposed of. The new line OF
fall shapes are now on display and are
of the most gorgeous and beautiful
patterns seen here for many seasons.
No matter how hard it is to suit your
individual tastes Miss Rogers has, or
will secure, the hat that will be most
becoming, her long and varied expert
ence in this line making her an au-
thority. A full line OF the better
grade ladies' furnishings and dainty
personal articles are kept in stock and
disposed of at the lowest prices con-
sistent with the best quality. Miss
Rogers and her assistants are thor
oughly versed in the art OF making
their patrons feel Immediately at home
and their expert services and advice
in the selection of headgear is Of in
sstimable value. Before purchasing
your fall or winter hats you will pro-
II by visiting the Rogers emporium.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
H0PKINsyfLLE COFFEE & TEA
COMPANY.
y. T. Hill, Manager.

Although only recently established 4
here the above concern appears to
have filled a long felt need and has
had a wonderful patronage and
growth since it's inception. The bust
ness is located in a spacious store
room at 312 South Main street, where
an immense quantity OF the finest
grades OF imported coffees and teas
are always kept in stock. fresh, pure
and always guaranteed TO he in the
best possible condition. II is the only
firm in the city which roasts its own
coffee. The best grades of coffee can
be had here at 25c. 9Oc and S5c pc
pound. while the highest grade i'm
ported Ceylon teas, mixed, black or
green, are offered a. 75c per pound A
quick service city delivery is main
tanned and a call on Phone 800 brings
this quality store to your very door.
Mr.. Hill, the manager Of This
concern, is a courteous and affable
business gentleman, and one who has
rad long experience in the coffee ami
tea business. which enables him to
select only the best grades
ior his trade. An acquaintance with |
Mr.. Hill and the fine products he dis
tributes is sure to prove advantageous
o any housekeeper.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
=. I. FOULKS.
Coal.

II is drawing near the time when
we should all begin to think Of coal,
and the word coal has so long been
connected with the name OF Foulks,
that IT Immediately suggests TO the
mind "Foulkscoal," the trade word OF
the Oldest coal dealing establishment
in the city, being founded by Mr..
e. l.. Foulks. in 1870, almost half
century ago. This large institution
with its extensive yards located on
the L. & N. at 14th street, handles the
celebrated st. Bernard. Nebo No. IA
and "Old Lee Anthracite Goals fam
Gus for both steam and domestic pur-'
poses, and deliveries are made
promptly to any section of the city,
orders over phones 20 or 1s9 receiv-
ing prompt attention.
Mr.. s. L. Peace. the present man
ager. is a coal man of long exper-
ience and fully capable of maintain
ing the high standard and reputation
of "Foulks Service" He will be glad
to make you interesting prices on
your winter supply. Try "Foulkscoal"
and become satisfied.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30

produced in quantities not only to
supply the city but the entire sur
rounding country. and the product is
famous for its excellency. The plant
Is a model of cleanliness and santa
tion and has been kept abreast of the
times in every detail. The plants
speciality is the famoue Blue Ribbon
Cream Bread which is favorably
known to the housewives throughout
this entire section. A general whole
sale as well as retail business is
conducted, an auto delivery furnish
ing quick delivery over the district.
Mr.. George, the proprietor, is one Of
the older and more substantial Of our
business men. a thorough gentleman
and an influential citizen who merits
the material success he has achieved.
We are proud TO include such a wor-
thy concern as this in our business
directory edition.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
JOHN J. METCALPB
MILL SUPPLY co.
Nnl Supply House.-0fflce Phone SAL
Residence, S14-2

Thirty years Of continuous success
in the same section speaks more elo-
quently than we can hope to OF the
satisfactory service rendered to the
trade by the Jno. ]. Metcalfe Mill Sup
ply Co., at the corner of Sth and Lib
erty streets. Although an old firm the
establishment itself is kept abreast or
a little in advance Of the times and is
always in position to promptly supply,
at any time, day or night, anything
and everything needed for mill, mine
or other machinery plants, and all
lools and supplies used my millwrights.
Both a wholesale and retail business
is conducted and the long experience
of the firm and its thorough acquain-
tance with the market places it in po-
sition to quote the most advantageous
prices.
Mr.. Jno. ]. Metcalfe, the proprietor,
is a business gentleman of the old
school, courteous and obliging to all,
possessed of a personality that makes
and holds friends, and well deserves
the material success he has achieved.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
CAFE RESTAURANT.
Nick DOumas and Louis Doumas,
Propriet0rs.

When hungry there is one place in
Hopkinsville. that invariably suggests
itself to your mind, and that is the
Cafe Restaurant, for il is well known
over the entire surrounding country
that the short order lunches and
meals served here are of the most
palatable and appetizing sort, and
prepared only from the purest and
freshest ingredients. The restaurant
is located in spacious and cool room
on 9th, near Main street, where its
services are offered to the public
from s a. m. until IL p. m. The place
is owned and operated by Mr.. Dou-
mas, a restaurant man of ability and
long experience. For those who are
i'll. too busy, or otherwise prevented
from coming to the restaurant meals
are prepared and sent out and a call
on phone 129 brings this service to
you. Mr. Doumas, and his efficient
corps OF attendants are courteous in
their treatment of patrons and relia-
BILE in their business methods and we
predict for them a steadily increas-
ing business. During the fair week
the restaurant will be open until 2
a. m. each day.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
DUPFER-C0x MOTOR co.
Oncorporated.)
Car Agency and Service station.
Phone 23s.

Although established at the corner
of 7th and Liberty streets only two
months ago. the above company has
proven a popular enterprise since its
inception and is enjoying a steadily
increasing business, due to the excel
lence OF the products handled and the
services rendered. A complete mod
ern garage is operated, with ample
storage room for cars and up-to-date
appliances for their proper care, and a
varied assortment Of accessories. parts
and supplies kept in stock. The best
grade tires. oils, gasoline, etc, only
are handled and the repair depart
ment is in charge Of expert automo-
bile mechanics capable of caring for
all makes Of cars.
The company which is INCORPORATED,
is composed Of some OF the best auto
mobile men in the county, including
such experienced veterans in that line
as G. N. Duffer, president; G. A. c.
vice-president, and Ralph E. Lewis,
secretary-treasurer. These gentlemen
are active in the conduct of the busi-
ness. giving it their personal atten-
tion. which accounts in a large meas
ure for its success. The company is
distributor for the famous Chandler
and Dodge Brothers cars, two makes
that are widely and favorably known
for their performances and durability.
" contemplating the purchase Of ? i,
pleasure car don't fail to have dem
onstration OF the Chandler and the
Dodge before placing your order.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
THE WALDEN BREAD COMPANY.
Bread, Cakes and Pies.

Although breadstuffs, like practical
ly everything else, have advanced in
price yet prices have been kept at the
lowest possible notch and a good sized
loaf may still be had for five cents at
this modern bakery operated at
No. 407 South Main street by
the Walden Bread Company, which
began business here in 1916, and has
filled a long-felt want from its incep-
tion. Bread, cakes, pies, ETC., are pro-
duced not only in quantities to supply
the immediate city, but the entire
surrounding territory as well. and the
product is famous everywhere for its
excellence. The plant is a model OF
cleanliness and sanitation and is kept
abreast of the times in every detail,
including an auto delivery service.
The specially of the bakery is its
celebrated Butter Crust" bread which
enjoys a tremendous popularity over a
large expanse OF territory.
Mr. w. L. Walden. the proprietor, is
courteous and efficient business
gentleman of long experience in his
line and one who well deserves the
success he has achieved. The plant,
which employs a number Of wen paid
workers, is located at 4O7 South Main
street, and quick service can be had
by calling Phone No. 2s4.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
GARRISON ICE CREAM COMPANY
Manufacturers of Ice Cream and
Cones.

Supplying towns within a radius of
60 miles of Hopkinsville the Garrison
Ice Cream Company, located opposite
Hotel Latham has built up an envia-
BILE business during the comparatively
short time since its inception here in
the early part of 1916 and is rapidly
taking a place in the front rank OF
local industries. The company are
manufacturers and shippers of ice
cream and cones, having a capacity
OF 400 gallons Of the finest grade
cream per day which has a ready sale
and an ever increasing demand. The
company has established a reputation
for cleanliness and sanitation by US
ing the best possible methods in the
manufacture OF their product and
allowing only the best and purest OF
ingredients to enter into their cream,
all raw materials being purchased 10
cally. whereby the proprietors assure
themselves OF getting the best and
freshest, and at the same time provide
q convenient market for local pro-
ducers Of milk, etc.
The plant is modern in every detail,
containing all the latest machinery
and appliances known to the art of
making good cream, and is kept
scrupulously neat and clean at all
times. Six persons are furnished
everything needed about the farm. A
complete line Of the best makes of
stoves and ranges is handled. as we'll
steady employment. The company is
now contemplating a large expansion
Of their plant to care for the increas-
ing patronage, which will include the
installation OF a large mechanical
cold storage department to more
promptly handle their extensive
shipping business
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
F. A. YOST COMPANY
QncOrpOrated.)
Hardware, Harness and Buggies.

One OF the leading institutions Of
It's kind in Christian county is the
+. A. Yost Company, whose commodi-
Gus store rooms are located at PA and
ZIG South Main street. where the
business was established in 1907. A
general line Of heavy and shelf hard
ware is carried and a speciality is
made OF auto tires, implements and
tools-wagons, drills, mowers, binders,
twine, seeds, fertilizers, and IN fact
as enamel ware of all kinds. Paints,
oils and varnishes are given especial
attention and only the best brands dis
tributed. The company has had a
steadily increasing patronage since
its inception, and the volume OF busi-
ness transacted at present is immense.
The firm is composed OF some of the
countys leading business men, and is
under the active direction of Mr.. d. d.
Cayce, president and general mGuas, r,
a gentleman Of long experience in this
line and one whose natural ability
together with his pleasing and cour-
teous personality account in no small
degree for the phenomenal growth OF
the business. Mr. II. A. Yost, a gem
ileman who stands high in the busi-
ness circles OF the county, Is secre-
tary and treasurer OF the company
and contributes much to its efficient
service. To those who have not as
yet formed the business acquaintance
of the F. A. Yost company you will
profit by doing so at the earliest op-
portunity. ,ret y Oh
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
R. C. WHITE vULCANIzING co.
Complete Vulcanixing Plant.

At 315 South Main street will be.
found the complete and modern vul-
canizing plant and auto accessory es-
tablishment conducted by Mr.. r. C.
White, who has been in business here.
for four years, during which time he
has built up an enviable patronage
among the motorists Of the county.
due as much to his courteous and
pleasing business methods as to the
efficiency and thorough manner in
which every piece Of work is turned
out, and the quality of every article
sold. Tire repairing of all kinds are
executed by mechanics OF long exper-
ience in that line, and a complete
line Of the smaller necessities and
conveniences for the motorist is kept
In stock. Mr.. White is local distri-
butor for the celebrated Lee-Mohawk
Tires, tire that is guaranteed to give
the best Of satisfaction in every in
stance and under all conditions. To
the car driver or owner who has not
as yet formed the acquaintance of the
White establishment and its geniaT
we would advise that you
10 so at the earliest opportunity, as
he service rendered here is of the
highest class and the goods offered
or sale OF the best obtainable quality.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
GEORGES STEAM BAKERY.
Bakery and Confectionery.

Bread. being the staff of life, there
is no more important business in any
community than its production and
nowhere can be found a more modern
baking plant than that owned and
operated by r. NJ. George, at 7o7 East
9Th street. Mr.. George established his
business in 1894 in another town and
removed here several years ago, and
II filled a long felt need from the start
and he has enjoyed steadily increas4
ing patronage during the years of its
existence. Bread. cakes. pies, etc, are
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
c. w. QUICKER
Carriage Building and Repairing.

Since 1876 the carriage factory and
repairing shop conducted by Mr.. C. W.
Ducker on Virginia street between Sth
and 9th has been one of the landmarks
in the Industrial life of the city, and
that it has enjoyed a fine patronage
through all these years is proof con-
elusive that the services rendered
here are of the best. Mr.. Ducker who
is an expert mechanic himself. en-
ploys only experts in the conduct os
his place and every vehicle turned
out or repaired is guaranteed to be
finished in the most workmanlike
manner. The factory. while an old
one, has been kept abreast of the times
in the matter of tools, machinery and
appliances and is thoroughly equipped
10 do all kinds of repair work and
smithing on short notice. A speciality
s made OF rubber tires, these valu-
lble accessories to easy riding being
tilted to vehicles of all kinds.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
TUBAL M. JONES
Ford Authorized Sales and Service.

Practically everyone will agree that
the biggest value in motor cars is re-
presented by the Ford. a car that
furnishes all the requisites of service
at an initial cost and later upkeep.
that is well within the reach of all.
These popular cars are distributed
throughout this sectio nby Mr.. TubaT
M. Jones who succeeded to the
agency more than a year ago and has
greatly increased the business
throughout the application of up-to-
date methods and satisfactory service.
His garage and service state locat-
ed at East 7th street, occupies a com
modious building go by so feet in
dimension, which is equipped with
every facility for the prompt care.
and repair of Ford cars and where a
complete line of parts and accessories
can always be had, and expert
mechanics are always at the service,
Of the public.
Mr.. Jones is an automobile man of
experience. wiely known for the ex-
cellency OF his square-dealing busines
methods. II contemplating the pur-
chase Of car, or in need Of the serv-
ices rendered at his place, you will
make no mistake in calling on him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
W. G. HORD BARBER SHOP

For smooth shave, an artistic hair
cut or refreshing shampoo the men
of this vicinity usually resort to the
w. G. Hord barber show ON East 9th
street, near Main. mr. Hord, who es-
tablished the business some eight
years ago, is an artist in his line.
substantial citizen and withal a cour-
teous and pleasing gentleman. His
shop is well equipped and arranged,
the tools and appliances kept in the
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
4. ii. HESTER
Contractor and Builder.-PhOne $40

Some of the handsomest residences
and buildings in the city have been
erected by Mr.. e. H. Hester, who
has conducted a general contracting
business here for the past several
years, which has enjoyed a steadily
increasing success. A general line
OF building materials, sash. doors,
moulding, flooring. ceiling, Iaths,
roofing, glass, etc. is handled and
disposed of at very reasonable prices.
Contracts for erection of buildings of
all kinds are taken and executed in
the most satisfactory manner, no job
being too large for Mr.. Hester's re-
sources and none too small for his
careful consideration. From 12 to 10
skilled mechanics are employed at all
times and the prompt completion OF
work is specially Estimates are
promptly furnished on request and
II contemplating the erection Of a
building OF any nature you will do
South Virginia street. before placing
well to call on Mr.. Hester at l06
the contract.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30
M. C. BOYD TRANSFER co.
Dealers In Coal, Hay and Grain.

This enterprising firm, which was
established here four years ago as a
transfer business, gradually branched
out into other linek until today it is
one of the largest dealers in coal, hay,
grains, etc, in the city, doing an enor-
nous volume of business and render
ing a service that is second to none
and enjoying the confidence and es-
TEEN of the buying public to an un-
limited degree. The office and yards
are located at 18th and Railroad
streets, where a large stock of the
celebrated Diamond, St. Bernard and
Empire Coal for steam and domestic
uses is kept on hand and disposed OF
at the lowest possible prices. Sixteen
teams are kept busy making prompt
deliveries of orders throughout the
city. The company is the Official
transfer service of the L. & N. and do
drayage and heavy hauling of all
kinds, including the careful moving of
effects. The company is
composed of Messrs. M. C. and c. G.
Boyd, men of long experience in their
line and possessed of great executive
and business ability as is proven by
the fine business they have built up.
They are courteous and pleasant gen
tlemen, with whom 1t is a pleasure to
do business. and well deserve the ex-
cellent patronage they enjoy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-08-30

best possible condition and only the
best and purest soaps. tonics. lotions,
etc. used. An acquaintance with this
shop and with Mr.. Hord and his efici-
ent assistants. will prove an asset to
any man and we cheerfully recon-
mend 1t 10 those who are not already
patrons.