The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-06-29
c. ". Reeder & Son
(BY R. KENNETH EVANS)

One of the most popular business institutions in
Hays is the clothing store of c. w. Reeder & Son,
which caters to the particular dresser and which
carries extensive line of nationally known ready
to-wear clothing and furnishings 1t is the popular
young mans store of the city and fills the place of
the popular store every city which is recognized
educational center. There particu-
lar dressers than the college man. and this nstitu
ton is the headquarters for all the young at
tending the Fort Hays Normal School.
The C. w. Reeder & Son store was established
under the present management in 1920 when the in
terests of Kissing Brothers, in the shoe business
acquired with their clothing stock. The growth
under the present management has been steady and
substantial, in fact has grown to the proportion
where more and better location is necessary
and as result the store now occupied by Schermer
horns will be occupied by this institution in Septem
her, the former moving into their location which
is being constructed this summer.
This move will place Reeder & Son on one of
the most prominent business of the city in
the heart the business district and in of the
city's most substantial business blocks.
The name of Reeder is one of the oldest in this
section of Kansas Mr. Reeder senior coming to this
section in 1878 and has been actively engaged IN the
development of Ellis county since that time. His
son is imbued with the true western spirit of pro-
erosion and with the active management of the
store his hands it has indeed bright future ahead
of it.
The class of merchandise carried by Reeder &
Son speaks for itself and those who know clothing
and furnishings such names as Hart, Schaffner &
Marx Society Brand for clothing and overcoats;
Mallory Hats, Arrow shirts and collars Cheney
Neckwear, Cooper-Bennington Underwear, ArnoId's
"GIove Grip" Shoes, Super-Graft Caps Etc, convey
the message that here is truly modern and up-to
date store which would be credit to any city the
size of Hays. In fact by carrying high grade line
of merchandise and operating the store from the
standpoint of making it a credit and asset to the
city the management has done much to extend the
reputation of the city ideal commercial center
In the clothing department, for the benefit of
those who cannot get satisfactory fit in ready-to
clothing and to those who prefer tailored gar
ments the Lamb and Company line is represented
A fit is guaranteed and hundreds of fabrics are
available to choose from, with the latest fashion
plates. This line is attractive and all gar
nents are well made this company is of the
most extensive custom tailors in the United States.
An extensive line of work clothing is also
ried which includes such brands Headlight Over
alls and Lee Unionalls The largest stock of Arrow
collars to be found in Ellis county carried here and
in fact is store that rightfully be classed
"Outftters to men, Young men and Boys"
Quality all the way through. Everything alb
solutely guaranteed, is the trade slogan of this
store 1t is also the aim of the institution to handle
the very best grade of merchandise and absolutely
guarantee satisfaction to every patron. When
spends at this store he gets dollar for dollar