The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-01-29

tory ranges from Russell to ElnS,
bounded on the north and south by
the county lines. He also represents
various other makes of motor cars,
trucks and tractors. Mr.. Riedel is a
successful booster of all the latest
methods in business, and his genial
character makes him one of the most
respected men in the community. For
the ensuing year he plans to sell more
automobiles than any other salesman
in Western Kansas; and judging from
recent evolutions of the Overland
Machine, success is certain to his type
of salesman. Watch his smoke!
10000
M. B. Brungardt, Hardware. In
this review of Victoria's business in
terests we should signaIly fail in our
purpose if prominent mention was
not given to the hardware business of
the above named gentleman. Mr..
Brungardt carries large stock of
heavy and shelf hardware, including
pen and pocket cutlery in endless
variety. Mr.. Brungardt's business is
one of the oldest in the town.
10000
Farmers State Bank was establish
ed shortly after the towns birth and
is now ranked with the most substan-
tial of the agencies providing the
community with financial accommo-
dations. The management of this
institution is entrusted to men of abiI-
ity and experience A. J. Mermis is
President, and Dominic Kuhn, a very
genial young man, is cashier The
business of this bank is conducted
according to the most improved me-
thods of commercial integrity. The
bank holds nearly 400 accounts in
which are deposited about s125,OOO.
10000
Victoria Hotel: This commodious
hotel is owned and controlled by
Fred Toepfer who gives to every de-
tail his personal attention. Every
thing here is first class. The table
is beautifully supplied, the service
good, and bedrooms and beds all that
could be desired; and he has in con-
nection with the hotel first class
cafe.
Mr.. A. J. Dreiling, a practical, en-
ergetic business man, owns and oper-
ates a general merchandise store His
store is well stocked with high grade
wares, and with his honest open way
of meeting people he has established
a business which brings him large
annual dividends. He reports pros
poets for a bigger business this com
ing year; and states that last years
business was the largest ever.
10000
The Farmers Cooperative Union of
Victoria, own a big merchandise
store. Mr.. Anton Kuhn, manager,
has done an immense business the
last year, reporting an annual tran
saction $125, 900, netting the stock
holders a dividend of five per cent.
The 365 stockholders are very much
pleased with the successful operation
of the store by Mr.. Kuhn. They are
contemplating to do an immense bust
ness the ensuing year, handling var
ious other lines such as coal, imple-
ments and lumber
10000
Mr.. Frank Weigel, Barber: We
take great pleasure in speaking of
! this we'll regulated shaving emporium
and its gentlemanly and accomplished
assistant. The rule at this place is
keen razors, clean towels and atten-
/ tive workmen.
10000
A. Schumacher & Sons: This reli-
able and well known emporium of
dry goods, groceries, clothing and
fancy goods has enjoyed a most pros
porous existence in Victoria, and it's
able and enterprising proprietors are
not too highly complimented as well
as congratulated for the success that
has crowned their well directed eff
forts. They carry a most complete
stock in their line and control a wide
and influential trade. The Messrs.
Schumacher also operate a merchan-
disc store at Ellis, and a grain eleva-
tor at Victoria.
| 10000
M. Meier, Billiard Parlor: This
place is conducted as all pool rooms
should be, making it a very congenial
place for men to pass their idle mo-
ments. He also sells soft drinks and
cigars.
/ 10000
Mr.. F. B. Brungardt, Merchandise,
is a pioneer of the town and through
eighteen years of serving the public
over the counter, has won a lucra-
tive patronage. His congenial way
of meeting people impresses you that
he can sell everything that he lays his
hands on. His business for the last
year has been better than ever be-
fore. Mr.. Brungardt says that it is q
fact that he is unable to secure a lot
of commodities in as large quantities
as he deserves because of the short