Peru Oil Gazette from Peru, Kansas • 5

W. E. Ilenaett, Cttshier. J. T.

Hratley; Pre. P. Looby, Vice-Pres. Tin business transacted Includcscvcry-thing in that line usually coming to such an institution and receives that careful attention which makes satisfied patrons. The bank has recently added new set of fixtures which make its apjM'uriiurn of the finest and is provided with a good Ceo.

Seybold. In the business of undertukiiigaiol em-halmiug Geo. Seyhold has been eiiyrageil here for two years and by tliuroiiu.li pic-pa rd i less has established himself as a leader in that line. He curries iitntl times a stock of wood, cloth mid metal- vault, burglar 'insurance and fidelity i i i a 1 iccasnew uu unJ f(Mr m. pnvau- tie strict Peru State Bank Peru, Kansas A General Banking Business Transacted CAPITAL PAID IN $25,000.00 DIRECTORS Jas.

K. Bradley, P. Looby, H. I. Illllmao, J.

D. Stevens, VV. E. Bennett HUHwer cans at m. tj(m ttpo1, llllPllll this territory.

Kmbaluiing is caivfully I ii iijdhfi auer hum uuuu iyr it iiui(-if 111, man. Mr. bold also conducts first -class livery, having a barn filled with tfooil rigs which he keeps at all times in good condition, He makes a Sieuiulty of com-merciul trade ami caring for tliehtiMincss of the nuiuerous oil men who require Housel. The attractive opporl unities offered in Mout licasterii Kansas to bright men in all lines of business has been the magnet to draw here some of the must enterprising, progressive and go-ahead citizens to le found in any section of the such service, hinployiug comiietciit 1 river who will. unJ tUi N.

Ferguson. On of Peru' old time citi.eiiN who In high place in esteem of his neighbors Im X. rVrguson who conduct ii general store near tliu A. T. S.

depot. Mr. Ferguson Hint look ti his residence in Peru in 1n71 and wus engaged in various lines of business until few years ago when ill health necesiitat. retirement for a time. One.

year ago he ojicued the store which he now conducts and where ho carries a line of hi ii pie grticeries arid dry goods, Hour iiii-al. feed, and enjoys a good luisi-ih'hh. The stock carried in a well selected ouo and such as the class of trade in a town such iih I'eru demand. Cured meat and lard in un important item ax well iih all kinds of country produce which he handles in considerable Uiinti-t ies. 4 rstond hand furniture is a line in which Mr.

Ferguson handles consider-ill lie goods and in whMi lie is always jn the market to buy anything in the household goods line, A new-department which Mr. Ferguson will put in soon will Im a line of light hard ware and tinware and will include all the staples so regularly in demand in fvery household. This is a class of stock being carried more ami more by general stores and offers to customers the opportunity to get the. Itest at a i minimum price. Mr.

Ferguson's success is the result of upright business methods and giving to customers full value for their money. Lots For Sale boring country his patrons am HHHinvd example than Jerry Housel whose merchandise establishment has met with of satisfaction. In connection a feed uu unusual success since its establishment a little more thau three years ugo. Modern merchandising lias made such strides iu the past few years that the merchant who exjH-cts to lead the van must be far mora than a mere salesman and sale business is also done us v.ll as boarding. Geo.

B. Uetherington. As agent of the A. T. S.

F. Ity. Mi'. Uetherington has been in charge of their Commercial Club's Addition To Peru The Commercial Club has some choice lots in their addition to Peru which will be sold i a. Peru business for the past four months mK and done much to to the noon b.

ii Um" a varying class of of that company with its patrons li-re. le has been with the corn puny fortwcii-ty years In here from the general offkitjs at Topika, is thorough and coiiipitaut railroad mail as well as a most agreeuble citizen and patrons. The house of House! is conducted along the Hues of present day methods and can 1n depended upon to ini-et every requirement of ull in the lines carried. The stock includes everything in the general merchandise line ami in addition Cheaper i hip wliri oi thiLh iiLifnl in til the business which insures that hot), la, wholesale in rigan nnd itt hi company and putrou ill receive hands their just due. than other lots in town.

These lots are adjoining the principal resident portion of the city and are fine. Write to the secretary of the club for The policy of the store is to keep ull departments equally well stocked and attractive but the shoe department probably receives the most attention if it can be said that there is any specialty inaiJe. i Here To oc loiuia uie shoes front the Brown Shoe company and Diamond brand from the factory of the Peters Shoe company. These are bot the product of leading manufac turers and iu the several yearn iu which THINK IT OVER they have been before the public have gained enviable reputations for quality Tile unusually large stock carried enables the store to meet every wunt in the way of style or size, as well as in tne various qualities for both medium and high grade goods are at all times on hand J- This being a line in which Housel has hud a large experience and in which he takes a great pride, it is a point with i i the store to see that every customers becomes a satisfied one. The dry goods line comprises all klie We are offering you the best goods on the market for the money.

We give no stamps or no premiums, simply sell goods at the lowest prices possible. Call and see us before buying. S. NESS, PER.U staples and a particularly extensive line of furnishings for both ladies and gentle Residence of L. H.

Small. men. On the shelves, to, are to be found a full assortment of work clothing from out under Ins management. the well known factories of both east Mr. Looby is another of the old resi- and west and in great quuutity.

dents of the comity, hn ving been one of The grocery stock has, since the estab-the leading fanners for thirty-six years, lihnient of the store, been the food sup-and owns large quantities of its best' ply for a large part, of our people who real estate, among others a tine farm have always found there a grade of near town ou which he resides. He has 'goods and assortment to meet every for years been a director of the First! want. The success of this establishment has National of Sedan, is its present pivsi-dent and gives to both banks the care- been pbenoniiual and the result of giving ful attention which has brought siu-cess: to patrons that thorough satisfaction which makes friends and insures their in Ins personal unairs. W. E.

Bennett, the cashier, is a Chau continuing as such. Three years ego tauqua county product, having Iteen the store occupied a floor space of 720 born and raised here and by a life-time feet which by steady growth has been of upright living and strict integrity gained a high position both in a busi constantly added to now upwards of 2000 feet are covered with a stock Metropolitan Hotel ates $1 and $2 Per Day We have just leased the Arlington Hotel building and have had it remodeled and refitted throughout. Everyting is new and clean. Best service that can be found anywhere We invite the patronage of the general ness and social way. For ten yeur he which would he a credit towns of was engaged iu mercantile lines but five Peru State Bank.

No business institutions of city show better its substantial and progressing conditions than its liniiiici.il concerns and in this respect the I'eru State Dank is a creditable example of what our town is accomplishing. The bank was organized in beginning with a capital of $10,000 which by its growth nnd he prosperous conditions was increased July of last year to $15,000. Still progressing and with added business and strength with age this amount has now been made 25,000, its surplus and undivided profits $1507.25, deposits .47, and loans $77,022.82. The "Pern State Hank easily holds a place as onu of the leading banking concerns of Southern Kansas. This position has been gained by the careful and conservative methods employed, together with the most careful attention to the interests of patrons and the full confidence reposed in its officers on account of heir large acquaintance here nnd well known integrity and high standing.

The officers of the bank who have been iu charge of its affairs since orgauiza ion are: Jas. T. Bradley; president; P. Looby, vice-president; W. E.

Hennett, cashier, who with It. 1. Hillman and Dr. J. I).

Stevens constitute the board of di-lectors. Mr. Bradley is one of the old inie bankers of Chautauqua county of Inch he has been a resident for thirty years, for the past twenty-two years being connected with the First National Bank of Sedan, and has taken a leading much larger size than I'eru. Good goods, honest treatment, careful attention and prompt deliveries aw some of the things which have contributed to this remarkable success but above all has been a thorough knowledge of the business and the disposition and ability to provide the goods the people want and to sell at prices meet their years ago became connected with the First National, Bankwjf Sedan, where he demonstrated such ability as to leiwl to his selection for his present position when the Peru State Bank wa organized and that his selection was a fortunate one has been demonstrated by the remarkable success with which the bunk has met. Mr.

Bennett has shown himself to be possessed of that business judgment hich is so neeessary for the public and commercial travelers. J. H. HOBGOOD E. L.

Aubuchon. Engaging in the drug business here prosecution of the banking business, as well as affibility and accommodating 'osfc October, Mr. Aubuchon put in a I E. L. cAubucbon ways which make friends and patrons.

of new goods ot tlie clasn winch As president of Commercial Club Mr, I the people of this community demand Bennett has been of great benefit to the ad by a careful attention to patrons' town, showing that public spirit and needs and an expert knowledge of the push which makes valued citizens. business he has built up a trade which Mr. Hillman and Dr. Stevens, the easily places him among the leaders of PHARMACIST other directors, are also both old resi- our business men. As a compounder of place among the financiers of the state, I dents hose acquaintance with our peo- physicians' prescriptions he has gained and has served as president of the State pie lias brought them the burliest stand- ttn -extensive repuiuuuu iikh and pure drugs carried makes bin stock ing and full confidence of all.

a favorite one. All the regular line of drucs. stationery, and sundries is in Stock new and up-to-date Prescriptions a specialty Of the '14 stockholders of the bank thirty-three are residents of the county, twenty-five, who own two-thirds of the Btock as well as a wen assorieu nne oi stock being residents of Peru. The bank cigars and perfumes. Mr.

Aubuchon thus becomes a distinctly home iiistitu- location is a convenient one and his Bankers' Association. For the past five yearn he has occupied the resr.eeta blc position" of National bank examiner and when the recent troubles of the First National bank of Topeka necessitated a receiver for tlwt concern Mr. Bradley's recognized ability as an executive and banker led to his appointment aa permanent receiver which position be holds ith the full confidence of all interested hat the very best results will brought On Corner east of Postoffice, tion, dealing entirely with local swuri-'nUemanly ways have brought to him ties and as every mark of its DrujrreH is llot a patronage but a high degree of popularity ith all our people. one of credit to the town our people take Pern, Kansas. a general interest in its welfare and pride in its success.

Peru has two glass factories and room for several more..