Topeka Visitor du lieu suivant : Topeka, Kansas • 3

mm. approval of the furniture trale, 31 Kansas ability and strict integrity, and merit the success they have attained by their energy, enterprise and perseverance. Mr. Griggs has been In business on Sixth Street for 18 years. The present company was formed years ago.

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(North To- $Avmrle8ftndhel8 Pe PAVIN la CAPITAL BRICK AND ih. ace. -118 West Eight ba 03 and at. "TLPa 1 cli- He makes a Brick. Phone 314.

jlne na8 madtf a all manufacturing u)f lt 0 much BO tnat mand over, Importance and wlu itributed in sustain) lt own reputation ot J1 and aivM can be found unenterprising and successful busi ness man. You will find he carries a complete stock of staple and fancy groceries, combined with a first-class meat market. Hla goods are always fresh and best to be obtained, and his store always neat and clean, therefore it is but Just to state that the success of his buMness is In a measure due to his knowledge of it, and his strict attention to the wants of his customers. It has been the motto of this house from the start to buy none but the very best goods in the market and their patrons always receive an equivalent for their money. Being possessed of ample financial resources they are enabled to purchase for cash direct from manufacturers at the lowest rates and are thus placed in a position give customers the benefit of desirable barains in strct-ly first class goods.

Mr, W. T. Wiley is an alert, wide awake business man, enterprising and progressive, and stands well in the esteem and confidence of hla business associates and general community. gentleman an igressive and enternl Hter. Is the Capital a man.

Free Chang- ok ft Paving Co. Tt ateu photographers, l-fa aI all about threeua "I the city, and la the moat improii appliances ud In HMNG HEAT- annual caps. an TEMJ' en million bricks. kes specialty of ft all Iono 863- i18 fcniin.r hrick r.kumps and Sup- atlons of ln pressing, and buV-Sg the leaders products turn-' fblishments In -j uue? 1 a wide spread iof 05 1 1 on not Riimase4-friand controls a 1 desirable trade n. anywuere, OI first ana ne Has ln 1893, and Wholesale for paving oie8aie In hand all the throuKhoutf? I and he correct coin- west, and facilltl "pptly at the iltects and pi '4 icate with thi.

The officei Messrs. T. A. jMulvane, vlctjl secretary permit. His an and well adapt- and his trade is 3 reputation has al- it a flaw and as a 1 keen, upright busi- is high in the com ic on the large elec- dome of the new au- genuem 6 a wirfme at Mr.

Mil- bure unite- bnfldence liURANT, (support, Greenwood, Bd promlneit city intw oh ideserving of EstabL i A 1 rfHWI JM'W general a mWnlSZ the other Hls 3tof thoroughly wests Hfirlllty and flslS time. The a ved and he areNnost afc-SStaJhta patrons. 7 ofUt(U everything WEBER es up to the mark series and Feed. Jiajemtuiated oa the 'Phone lE4ng with. He is one of our relia the Are "Vtaning, the baa al- fjtate.

They for up-la very high plane, This Jelr efforts to plea? ana Shoes, ble res- rVd extend their tt'-Repairing iCan get ineats and Slxtn st- Her for kcelled in the citnanuf acturerr lc up fen understand th3 he is doinglerfully vuta of the trade. id his busiri of any (heir accommodatftght sort, and. atrona. honesty, and this line. One well thought ofj ly located realize that onfways up to I erprising methods '8 a large bii ained in any line tfcit is increasiik 90S Irm as this desefsxatulation th).

r- premises are le manufacturmain- L.V 1 7 veAt, v-jod atfe tarriAa Ur -ida itral pplng tt. oii', our the rb i I i ty THE PARKHURST-DAVIS CO. Wholesale Grocers, Topeka, Kans. Topeka is the proud possessor of many institutions whose tame is world-wide, and especially does she edify herself upon the possession of such a house as that ot Messrs. Park-hurst-Davis ft Wholesale Grocers, who are to this city what Thurbe was to New York, and Sprague, Warner ft to Chicago.

This firm had its inception 21 years ago, and practically from its opening day was a phenomenal success. The house now stands as one of the largest, greatest and most popular concerns of Its kind west of the Mississippi, and their brands of coffffees, teas, spices, extracts, table sauces, liquid blueings, ln all every thing in the grocery line, is acknowledged by experts, to be the best money and science can produce. Especially Is this true of their baking powder and olive oil, which, after thorough analysis and comparison with other makes, are pronounced the best. Coffees rnd spices are imported from Java, "Central and South America, China and Japan, and are the purest and finest in use. They are also one of the largest cigar Jobbing houses in the West, handling all the better grades of imported and domestic goods.

Their enormous business house on Kansas avenue is one of the finest of trade emporiums, of which Topeka and the West are justly proud. This wholesale house contains a stock of goods which has few equals and no superior for variety and excellence ln this section of the country, and from 80 to 90 people are employed in its various departments, preparing shipments to every portion of the Greft Central West. The history ot this house and its hard struggle against overwhelming odds, including railroad discriminations, etc, are too well known to require repetition here. Topeka was entitled to the trade of this section, and the enterprising methods of this company rapidly procured With unexcelled facilities and ample resources, this house is doing its full share to maintain the prosperity and well being of the city's commercial supremacy, and relations with it will be found of the most advantageous character. There are 23 traveling salesmen and 60 clerks, constantly employed.

THE CREMERIE, C. L. Scott, Prop. 726 Kansas Avenue. There Is nothing which exercises so potent an influence on the metropoli-' tan standing of a commonwealth as the character and excellence of its representative first-class restaurants, for it is greatly by their standard that the visitor and the traveling man forms his estimation of the city.

Topeka can well congratulate herself on her numerous and superior eating houses, one of the most prominent ot which is The Cremerie, 726 Kansas Avenue, right in the very heart of the city. The interior is most modern and handsomely furnished and is manned btatTiclent force to serve the hund- or ing. reguaVnea, and short orders, and includes on i bill of fare all ordinary dishes as we as the finest of imported and domest, delicacies that the market affords, th. prices being exceedingly considering the quality of the serviwf and its cuisine. The kitchen Is model of neatness and cleanliness, 'mad the dining room is thoroughly vt-nti- ated, so the fresh air can be enjoyed while eating.

It is said that every one i adapted to some trade or profession. and that experts In any line are like great men, "born that way." In this case this gentleman has certainly struck the right chord, for the management is as near perfect as places of this kind in larger cities. It is today one of the cleanest and best known eating houses in the city, and is patronized by the business men, parties, and the epicure with equal satisfaction. Mr. C.

L. Scott, the pro prietor, has had years ot experience in this line of business and ranks among our most successful business men. He deserves credit for his progressive- ness and enterprise in giving to our city this popular eating house. J. C.

WILLIAMS, General and State Agent for Standard Gas Lamp. 415 Kansas Ave. Mr. Williams is the general agent for the Standard Gas Lamp, and no better man could be found in the state of Kansas to represent this modern lamp. Mr.

Williams is courteous and attentive to all his patrons, and is always willing to explain the beau ties and workings of the "Standard Gas Lamp," and in commercial circles his reputation has always been untarnished. You will find the lamp on exhibition at 415 Kansas avenue. It Is the latest and best lamp for homes, stores, offices, etc. It gives a most beautiful white light at mini mum cost. One "Standard" lamp will light a room 20 feet Bquare brilliantly, 100-candle-power light for seven hours tor 1 cent Besides these lamps he also handles an extensive line of fur niture.

F. P. ZIMMERMAN, Meat Market, 708 Kansas Avenue. 'Phone 138. Too much consideration cannot be given to that class of a city's industries which cater to the dally wants of its inhabitants.

Especially is this true ot meats, therefore one should purchase their, goods of a reliable dealer, one who thoroughly under stands his business and can be relied upon every time. Mr. Zimmerman ful fills these conditions, and he conducts one of the neat and most popular meat Steel Springs, Wov en Wt, Vattresses, Pillows, Cots, Cribs; SOB Kansas Avenue. Ex- clusively Wholesale. This firm occupies three floors 30x100 and employes about 20 hands ln the factory besides several salesmen.

Manufacturing every article which they sell and having a very complete factory they are in position to do especially well by the retail furniture dealer. Their line Is a full one, including mattresses of every description, every grade of feathers, several styles of woven wire mattresses, cots and cribs and all wire spiral springs. It is to the manufacture of spiral spring beds that they pay particular attention. The springs are of their own invention and have been perfected from time to time until now they are unsurpassed by any others In workmanship, finish, durability or comfort. Because ot the peculiar merits of these goods their trade on them hase extended much beyond the limits to which it would be possible to ship a common spring because of freights.

The rapid increase ln. the business of this firm certainly shows that their goods are meeting with the Kansas Topeka, Kans. heated exits. There are DaK-onu 3 sides -IT Kansas North Topeka, Kans. and J.

E. Schmidt are the well-known proprietors. A large retail trade is enjoyed at corner Second and Monroe Sts. JAMES V. DOUTHITT.

Fifteenth and Kansas avenue, one block northeast of Fair Grounds. Manufacturer of Pure Ciders. PresB oper ated by electricity. Our city in the height ot its commercial glory can look tackvard at the last few years of its history with just pride and mark the unparalleled bus- neBS. triumphs which have attended Us development in All iines ot indus try and trade, and Mr.

James v. Douthitt is one whose operations have greatly added to its uusmosa ncttvity. This enterprise we regard as one well worthy of especial mention, not only for the superior stock that Is always carried, but for the advantages that are always tendered buyers who show their acknowledgements of these bene fits by a constantly increasing patronage. A very large and lucrative trade has been built up by reason of the intelligent and progressive manner ln which the business is conducted. The ibove house, by the extent of its operations and the standard and general excellence ot its products, largely contributes to the industrial trade activity of this place, and speaks ln the strongest terms of the enterprise and energy of the proprietor.

Prices are as low as legitimate trade will permit, and only the very best materials which monoy can buy are used. a SAIN A SKINNER. Transfer and Storage. Corner Sixth and Quincy Sts. 'Phone 186.

This concern's record has been an exceptionally good one. With ample capital and every other facility necessary for doing a good business, it is hardly surprising that they have made a name for themselves in the commercial history of the city. Messrs. Sain Skinner do heavy and light transfer work, having a complete outflt of teams, trucks, vans, moving cars, and appliances for hoisting safes, and moving household goods. Great care is taken in the handling and packing ot goods when shipping out ot the city, and only thoroughly reliable men are employed.

Special rates on household goods In private cars. If you have anything in the line of moving, packing or transferring, and wish to have lt done promptly, at reasonable prices, give this house your order, and you will never regret lt. They also make specialty of storing and have a fine new building, built especially fo the purpose, where everything is kept clean, dry and safe. Established ln 1858. by steam.

Auditorium roo is 100x130 and platform on fourth, M)x70 feet. 5 -) The writer has sampled this cider, und does not hesltata to Bay It Is the finest he has ever triwl. The press used is a modern, up to date hydraulic press, operated by electricity. Vis-'tors are always welcome to look, You will find the address is Fifteenth and Kansas avenue. The press has a capacity of 125 barrels a day.

P. W. GRIGGS Hardware, Carriages Stoves, 208 206 West Sixth St. A review of Topeka's representative business houses reveals the existence of numerous note-worthy, time-hon ored mercantile establishments. None is more deserving ot favorable men tion at our hands than that of P.

Griggs ft at 'address indicated above. This is one of tho most re liable houses in the city, devoted to mercantile pursuits and is also quite old established, Mr. Griggs having commenced 18 years ago. The Bales rooms are well arranged and thor oughly stocked throughout with complete assortment of goods com prising heavy and shelf hardware, tin ware, stoves, ranges and an, excellent display of carriages, buggies, light and heavy harness, an a all orders are executed ln the promptest manner possible, a corps of practical and skilled workmen being constantly em ployed. In the store polite assistants attend to the wants of customers and gooda are sold at lowest prices.

The members of thjls firm are highly esteemed ln tho for their Toneka's New Auditorium. Cost nearly 1100,000: built of brick a Of the business and financial institu tions of this city that have made rapid growth and now occupy a desirable position, the above named stands well to the front By strict integrity close and industrious attention to business he has well earned emoluments, from the patronage enjoyed, which is increasing even more rapidly than the average growth of the community. Mr. Simma conducts the only strictly hand laundry in Topeka. He was formerly laundryman for years at the Santa Fe Hospital, and started here 1 year ago.

It does not require a very extended experience to convince any person that more genuine satisfaction he had by placing orders with omi houses than with others, and in this line you will find no house that gives more genuine satisfaction or one that is more profitable for you to patronize than this. This business since established has developed a large trade which is constantly increasing. Nine people are employed. His patronage is derived from among our best people in both North and South Topeka. HENRY M.

STEELE, Real Estate, Loans, Fire, Tornado and Accident Insurance, Rental and Collections. 602 Nbrth Kansas Avenue. Mr. Steele, of 602 Kansas has been signally successful. He is regarded as headquarters for real estate, mortgages, loans, etc.

The value of this establishment is pronounced by the large patronage it maintains. The management is thoroughly conversant with the most advanced ideas for handling real estate, loans, and his experience has been invaluable to the trade in general. The prudent policy which lias always characterized his past dealings Is continued ln Its present management, giving lt a good position among the resources of Topeka. Mr. Steele is probably one of the most widely known gentlemen in our city.

He has resided here for 22 years. For 10 years he maintained law and order as our chief ot police. It is only Just to state that he looked after the interests of the public carefully and conscientiously and no temptation could tempt him from the path of duty. His present business was established 2 years ago. He is meeting with fine success.

E. J. COVELL SONS, Staple and Fancy Groceries. 515 West Tenth. Phone 686.

The commercial interests of this city comprise no more important, or substantial factor of conservative growth than the business of the above named since the date of il formation. This enterprise has steadily pushqd its way to public favor and recognition through the channel of well directed efforts and honorable dealings. A large and con-stitly increasing trade 'is transacted 'Everywhere this establishment is maintaining tne men sianaara inai nas characterized its operations trom tne outset The above gentlemen make a special ty of all kinds of groceries, teas ana coffees, cigarB and tobacco, canned goods, Apices, fruits, all kinds or vegetables in season, butter and eggs fresh from the country, etc. Their place of business is always a busy place. They have had many years experience and have built up a good and increasing patronage.

They sell as cheap as the cheapest. A specialty is made of country trade, and good prices are paid for country produce. It you wish to be well treated 0 gei any thing; usually carried in an up-10-aaie grocery, call on these gentlemen. J. SCOTT TURNEY, Teacher of the Mandolin and Guitar.

Corner Tenth and Topeka Avenue. Our Deonle are unusually musical and devote much of their lime ana means to the mastery ot the sublime art. Music teachers, therefore, nna tnis a very profitable field and one of our artists of undoubted ability and one whose services will no doubt be al ways highly appreciated here Is Mr. Scott Turney. teacher or tne manao lin and guitar.

The Visitor notes with pleasure that he is proving a valuable factor in our realm or music, nis mem-oils of instruction being such that a ounil with any talent and appllca tion at all would make rapid progress under hia guidance. He is quite high- lv endorsed by competent critics as a musician and instructor, witn a spien did knowledge of this most refined and beautiful of all the arts. He has been a composer and arranger for several years. Personally he possesses an agreeable personality and he makes friends readily. GILCHRIST BROTHERS, Proprietors The National Stables, 706 Jackson Street.

Phone 46. In writing: of the influential factors which contribute to the general pros perky of this place, one cannot but be impressed with the exceptional vitality which distineruishes the commercial in terests of the city, lt would be aimcuit to select a concern which better typifies the endurinn prosperity than the es tablishment under review. The extensive premises utilized are well adapted to this line of industry, being tnorougn- ly alive to the wants of the trade and unitinir lanre experience with unsur passed facilities place them in a posi tion to accord advantages difficult to be obtained elsewhere. There is no livery in the city mofe worthy of the liberal natronasre which it receives and none more deserving of universal prosperity born of implicit continence in unques tioned stability. You will, therefore, find it to your advantage to patronize this reliable establishment Messrs.

Gilchrist Bros, supply buggies and vehicles of all kinds and pride themselves on having one ot the best lines in the city. Special care Ms taken of boarders, the services of sev eral efficient employes assure the necessary attention given hy a first- class establishment of this kind. Rigs are furnished for long or short trips and a number ot gentle horses tor ladies are kept on hand. f.l 'I very way suited us 1 Aprignt, pruvork, no essential or a nrF0a wora ry icel- ment Is lacking. Jr' WrS ne" suSf 6rify" and the promptne As and reliability with which all orLWs are filled, has steadily pushed thiiL house front and It is now doing! a large and thriving business.

The llowest prices consistent with flrst-clSiss workmanship are quoted, and satisfaction is assured in every instance for any kind Carpets scoured, higilains washed, por tieres cleaned, etc. 1 you wm una their headquarters, Jl H. Fosdick, the carpet cleaner, and Miss Jennie Fosdick, superintendent drapery department, they are attend ng to everything thejaselves and oveiwie all work. You will find them well Jlnpwn and respect- ed in our The merit of their work has established a high rep utation and successful business. TRIGGS 928 Kansas Avenue, I East Side.

Horseshoeing ln -accordance with sci entitle Drincindes is special feature of the farriers art in Uhese days. The care and treatment Vof "Man's best friend" is now receiving Ithe attention it properly deserves, in by experts In their line. This flrn rfmploys none but the most competepV. assistants, and also Elves their closf personal at tention to all work, so M.at the very best results are assured, pfhe feet and hoofs of animals are tited in the most careful and skillfull ianner, and all kinds ot repairing I lad general blacksmithing, are t4 specialties of this popular and reltif tie concern. I nPTTT ATTT7P ffl Successors to the MadisK Dairy Co.

Dealers in Jersey jwiik, ream, am ter and Butter-milk, rll West Tenth Street. Photic SSf. J. Ault, Manager. This enterprise is in activ itv.

becoming so through liberal meth -by the probrietor, wno as runy ac- A ct. Comfortably seats 4,000. It has HOUSE THE KANSAS PACKING MARKET, Wholesale Dealers InFresh and Cured Meats, etc. Smith Bros. Corner Second and Monroe Sts.

'Phone 164. That the city of Topeka is coming to the front among the great leading comercial and manufacturing cities of the United States is easily appar ent. It shall be the chief aim and purpose of this industrial review to set forth by actual Illustration some of the existing business houses that have conspired to bring about this great forward movement. In this con nection we would mention the Kansas Packing House who have built up a trade that any similar establish ment might envy. The firm are re tail and wholesale butchers and pack ers, and occupy a ground floor of 3,000 square feet.

They are packers and dealers in nams, bacon, iara, sau sages, fresh, salt and cured meats, only dealing in high grade stock and are noted for the pureness and high quality of goods handled. The firm stands on its merits, and their motto "Patronize Homo Industry" Is amply and practically exemplified, credit to our homo institutions and a fitting example for many others. A number ot employes and several wag ons are necessary for the prosecution of the Immense business they enjoy, which extends throughout the city and vicinity. Thfs house was established ln 1887. Messrs.

A. Schmidt 12 nnninterl with all the details and branches of the trade. He endeavors to place upon the market the very best grades, while his prices are compara tively low. The services here are prompt, delivery being made as soon orders are taken. The ability he possesses adds greatly to the reputation of the business he graces.

You will like their goods, which consists of Jersey Milk, Cream, Butter, Butter-milk, etc. The Ault Dairy who succeeded the Madison June 1st decided from the start to buy none but the very best goods in the market, and thus the patrons of this establishment always receive an equivalent for their It money. The proprietor of this store jr. may justly be considered as thorough-s'ily Identified with the best interests ot 1 1. Vlnoting with zeal and success.

GEO. M. HAMMEL, and Draper. 509 Kansas Ave. 1 i Mr.

George M. Hammel Is a practl--vlitl and experienced tailor as well as tabusiness man ot He does me of the finest custom work lu this and carries a large variety tf otelgn and domestic woolens which JrebwB his patrons the advantage of Varied selection. Mr. Hammel does his "i cuttinar. and he can therefore fat ly guarantee perfect fit, cut and re e.

He is handsomely located at markets in Topeka. He has a large refrigerator which 1b always kept at a temperature best calculated to preserve meats, and he handles nothing but the very best that money can buy, and patrons can always rely upon getting the very choicest cuts of beef at this market, also poultry. Ash and game in season. Mr. Zimmerman has been in Topeka for 28 years and well deserves the Buccess he is His business is dally increasing, asV -he not only has the faculty of keeping old customers, but hla genial manner and up-to-date business methods he is constantly gaining new ones.

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