The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-07-06
H. A. NiCkles
(BY R. KENNETH EVANs)

For thirty-six years the Nickles store has been
one of the leading merchandising establishments of
Hays and has been an important factor in the devel
Opment of the city, keeping pace with its growth and
assisting in every in support of meritorious
movements inaugurated for further activities and
development of resources. The store today is the
trading place for dozens of Ellis county people who
among the first customers and have had thirty
six years of satisfaction by securing their merchan
disc here.
The store was originally established in 1885 by
John Nickles and operated by him until twenty
four years ago when it taken over by his son. H.
A. Nckles, the present manager. 1t is one of the
few institutions in Hays which has been under one
continuous management since the day of its estab-
lishment
The H. A. Nckles store is a general merchandise
store carrying complete and up-to-date line of gen
eraI merchandise which includes dry goods Silks
satins, underwear, hose for both men and women,
shoes for men, women and children. The dry goods
and furnishings department is complete and under
the supervision of competent clerks who thoroughly
understand this branch of the business Bolt cloth
in the raw materials for making up any class of
clothing be secured here as we'll as the patterns
thread and other merchandise for this class of work
In this department is also carried a complete
stock of mems work clothing and one Of the best
known custom tailoring lines of dress clothing is
presented. Measurements taken for tailored
clothing and the patron has dozens of fabric samples
to choose from. These garments are guaranteed as
to fit texture and general construction and are tailor
ed by the H. M. Marks company. A complete stand
ard line of hats and caps also be found in this
department.
Dozens of items are carried in stock in the fur
nshings department of the store which are too num-
erous to mention, but it be said that those who
visit this store will find it modern in every respect
carrying class of merchandise to fit the needs.
The grocery department is one of prime import
ance and in this department exceptionally good serv-
ice is rendered. Mr. 1Nickles has made his store a
popular place to buy groceries by constantly keeping
IN touch with his patrons, informing them daily of
the new merchandise that he has received taking
their orders over the telephone and making prompt
deliveries. He takes great weight from the house
wife by this plan and does she have the oppor
tunty to forget about her grocery order as she is al
reminded early in the morning that the Nickles
Store has just what she wants
complete line of standard staple and fancy
canned goods is carried in this department. The
store is the exclusive distributor for this city of Chase
and Sanborn coffees. These coffees are recognized
as the acme of perfection and used by particular
coffee drinkers An extensive line of fruits and vege
the produce house daily, and are always fresh Out
of season, whenever it is possible vegetables and
fruits are handled where the price not prohibitive
Sunshine biscuits, smoked meats in the Swift
line, the entire Heinz line and complete stock of the
various breakfast foods helps to make this depart
ment complete. One delivery wagon is operated
telephone II 213 and make their wants known
and the wagon will drive up to the door in a few
minutes time and make the delivery Service
promptness and courtesy three of the requisites
of this business and have contributed materially to
the success of the institution