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one of the cleanest and neatest stores in the ilv. He carries a hne line ot groceries, canned and bottled goods, cigars Bnd baker's supplies. Mr. Gra- bow is careful in ins business, anu iib no nersonally looks after everything, he guarantees satisfaction to all customers. FRED MASSMANN, CONTRACTOR, BUILDEF AND BRICK MANUFACTURER.

I always have Irom 500,000 to 1,000,000 Machine Mad Bricks on hand and can ship on one days notice. They ar smooth and hard. Special inducementy given to buyers car load lots. Will take contracts for erecting buildings ii any city with one hundred miles of Pittsburg. Lt'm, 7 Ming and Sand always on hand.

Offiice on Fourth Street. Works Half Mile West of Broadway. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. Dear Ladies YOU MISSI When you defer coming to the Millinery Parlors of Mrs.

J. Jennis. She is selling the cheapest Spring Hats in towi and has a large stock of the most fashionable. Mrs Jenni: has no competition ia Pittsburg, taking into consideratioi her large and varied stock and low prices. PITTSBURG STEAM LAUNDRY! re- CORNER FOURTH AND BROADWAY Does the finest work of any Laundry in the Southwest.

Family washing am hand-work clone to order at regular price. GKEEF Proprietor. AUGUST HADICKE, We cheerfully present nun to me people as a man who is worthy of their patronage. He is a good citizen and de serves success. 1)K.

I. K. STBVKKH. This gentleman has lived in Weir City seven years, coming from Pittsburg, Kansas. He is a large property owner in both places, and one of the solid men of Weir City.

He conducts a well stocked drug store, keeping his assortment up to the demands of the trade. He also deals in wall paper and musical instruments, both large and snail. Being an old physician, Dr. Stryker is qualified to a high degree for the successful prosecution of li is business. THE LONG BULL LUMBER CO.

There is no business in any city or town which is of so much benefit the people generally, as that of the handling of lumber and builders supplies. The establishment of the above named company in Weir City is not only one of the most extensive in this section, but it is also one of the most solidly es tablished, and through the liberal management has been decidedly beneficial to the community. The Long Bell Lumber company operates about thirty yards in various points. They buy their supplies direct from the "stump," and by so doing they are enabled to furnish their customers at lower and better rates than the average dealer. Their yards in Weir City were established in 1885.

They occupy about a half block of ground and carry everything in their line. All kindsof lumber, lath, shingles, sash, doors, glazed and plain, mouldings, and mill goods generally. Also a good line of paints and plasters' goods. This brunch is under the management of H. R.

Franks, a gentleman who is ell qualified for the position he holds. Mr. Franks treats customers in the same corteous and liberal manner, and what he tells you regarding his goods, can be implicitely relied upon. ROUKKT CIIOWK. This gentleman has resided in Weir City since the beginning of the town.

He is conducting a meat market, besides being interested in the hardware and livery business. The establishment of Mr. Crowe is one of he best in this section, and would be a credit to a city ten times the size of Weir City. This market is neat and clean, and nothing but the bestof stock is purchased for the patrons. It has always been the policy of Mr.

Crowe to work for future patronage, and his success is well merited. He is one of the reputable and reliable men of the city, and liked by all who know him. F. H. MARTIN.

This gentleman came from Iowa to Weir City some seven years ago. His isan sxelusive drug house, the line of goods embrroing everything known to Denier in and Manufacturer of known in city politics. Mr. Crowe is mentioned in another column. This is one of the strongest and most reliable of Weir City's firms, and their enterprise in not surpassed bv any other.

HANK OK WEIR In speaking of the institutions of Weir City, too much stress cannot be placed upon the importance of her banking house. There is no other branch of business of such vital importance to the community. A solidly established bank; one which is managed with honor and has instilled into ltB direction a goodly measure ot conservatism, is of great benefit to any city, and when we say that the Bank of Weir is entitled to lay claim to all these commendable att ibutes, we, but mention a fact which is known to all who are acquainted with the career of this popular institution. The bank was M-tablml ed in March, 1885, by A. Cra gin and Son, by whom was comducted until December, 1887, when James Dennis succeeded as the proprietor.

Under the management of Mr. Dennis the bank has enjoyed a most successful car eer. This gentleman isjust and equit able in all his dealings, andpersiics a liberal policy a policy, of course, consistent with conservatism in banking, which has placed his bank upon a footing thai means success in the future. Mr. Dennis is a prominent member of the Masonic order, being a thirty-second degree Mason He not only stands high in bunking circles, but is highly esteemed by all who know him.

In his business he is ably assisted by S. W. Marshall, the cashier of the bank. Mr. Marshall is a man of excellent business qualifications, and he justly merits the confidence bestowed upon him by the people.

Mr. Marshall has been "m-nectecl with the bank since April, 181H). The Bank of Weir City is capatalized at 815,000, all paid in. From its statement of May 25th we find it has Iohiih amounting to 820,000, and clue from other banks the sum of Its deposits represent a very handsome sum, and in his line the business is steadily increasing. The bank in question is one of the solid fiduciary institutions of the state, and justly merits its present and prospective success.

HASK1N A ROBERTS. The extent of the business of this firm is surprising to the average citizen. Their premises are large, and would seem sufficient for the need- of their trade. A visit to their store will convince ani'one that their stock is not only very large, but that it is comprehensive in all its branches. Furniture is carried in all styles and prices, and the pocket-books of all may be suited.

Wall paper and ceiling decorations are shown in 1 irge variety. In undertaking this firm stands at the head. They are educated and practical embalmers.and thoroughly versed in all modern methods of con ducting funerals. The individual mem hers of this firm are W. E.

Haskins and A. D. Roberts, the partnership existing for four years. These gentlemen personally superintend every departmentof their business, and they guarantee satisfactory goods and proper service to all. They will be found honorable in aUtbeit dealings, Bnd courteous treatment is accorded to every patron.

WEIR CITY I'OAI, COMPANY, The Weir City Coal Company is one of the best and soundest of the institutions ot the cify. The business is ex-tens ve, and is managed upon a basis which makes the future of the company an acsured success. This company operates two shafts. They also cave one of the largest general stores in the county. At this place of business may be found an extensive line of goods, such as are used and needed by the people of Weir City, everything being sold LIGHT and HEAVY HARNESS, Saddles, Wh iys, and Saddler's Hardware.

On Hand Harness he cannot be undersold. Oper House Knights of Pythias week. Call and see him. through his indominatable energy and enterprise that this bridge was built, which must be acknowledged as one of the greatest advancements made in modorn railroading in the south. J.

II. Emmit is assistant to the general manager. J. E. Lockwood is the general passenger agent, oflices at Kansas City.

Of the Frisco road, Robt. Manvel is president, H. L. Morrell general manager and D. W.

Wishart general passenger agent, all at St. Louis. It has been the policy of these roads, through the otlicers mentioned, to lend all possible assistance to new enterprises, and to aid new towns in anyway they could. The management and direction of the reads at their hands has been characterized by courteous and accomodating treatment to all who were deserving. By addressing any of the officers mentioned information can be promptly obtained regarding routs and trains to Weir City, or this information can be obtained from the obliging agents at Weir City C.

M. Boswell for the Gulf and K. M. Hodge, for the Frifco. There are many advantages possessed by Weir City, for the location of manufacturing establishments.

As already shown, our railroad facilities give direct connection to all points of the compass, Here you will find coal cheaper than at any city in the eastern or middle Btutes. We are next door to the lead and zinc deposits, and within a stones, throw of the Arkansas iron fields, which are just opened. The great forests of timber in Arkansas can also be said to be at our very elbow. Weir City is almost in the center of the union and the great western contiguous territory is brought to our very doors througlit our excellent railroad facilities. There are many lines of manufacture which could be conducted at Weir with profit.

As yet the field is unoccupied. But eastern capital is looking this way, and it surely will come. The healthf illness of this locality is a point which is alike interesting to all. We are not subject to the rigid winters of northwestern Kansas as other western states, and our summers, while there are some warm days, are not intensely hot, and the nights are almost always cool. As a residence town Weir City is very desirable.

There are excellent schools, the buildings are good, and teachers are the best. The churches represent almost all denominations, and they are well attended. WTeir City has a most excellent system of waterworks. The supply is from deep artesian wells, the water is tine, and possesses health-giving qualities which are seldom equalled in the average city. The city and many of the stores and residences are lighted by electricity.

There art upwards of five nuudred incandescent lights used, and the number is being added to every month. In their municipal government Weir City is especially fortunate. The management of the city's affairs has been upon the most methodical busineEside and as a consequence their indebtedness is very small. In fact it is nothing to speak of and what indebtedness there is could be wiped out in an instant if their obligations would permit. An of-ter to take up the only outstanding bonds of the city was recently declined by the holders of the obligations.

Tax Progressive Weir City, Kas, Weir City is one of the towns of Kansas which is founded upon a solid basis. It is founded upon an assurance of future prosperity. It is founded in the midst of one of the best agriculture regions of the world. It is founded in the heart of one most valuable coid deposits in the United States. It is founded right at the door of the immense lead and zinc fields of this part of the country.

It is founded solidly Biid substan tially, and is building for the future. It is only a few years since where now stands Weir City could be seen lieldu of corn, oats and other products of the farm. Then Weir City was established. A mere hamlet at first, but it grew apace. It became known as a desirable place at which to trade.

It became known because of its immense coal deposits. It became known on account of the smelters which located within her boarders to take advantage of her cheap fuel. Weir City has passed through its youthful days. It can look Lack upon its early struggles and smile. Why? because Weir City is now clothed in all the habiliments of manhood.

Because it husdemonstrated its usefulness, and now stands upon its own bottom. Weir City is situated in the north part of Cherokee county. The country surrounding for a radius of many miles is tributary to her mercantile trade. The country around about Weir City forms a panarama of rare beauty. Farm after farm stretching out in, every direction, the improvements and general appearance denoting thrift and prosperity on the part of the owners.

All of this land is "coal land," the quality of the coal being equal to, if not superior to that of any Boft coal deposits cf the eastern states. And, as much of this coal is "hard coal," it makes this branch of industry an especially valuable one to the city of Weir. Some idea of the importance of industry of Weir City may be gained from the statement that during the first five months of there were shipped 28,370 cars of coal, making 624, 140 tons. This, at the valuation of 81.00 per ton, the average shipping price, so far this year, would be valued at 61, 185,700.00. Of this the St.

Louis and San Francisco railroad handles about cars and the Kansas City Ft Scott Memphis railroad 2.070 cars per month. The coal belt surrounds Weir City on all sides, and there will be coal to mine in abundance in this field for tiie next ten generations to come. The supply is practically inexhaustable. Because Weir City is situated adjacent to the largest deposits of lead and 'nc in the United States, is another of her superior advantages. The lead and zinc fields are located in the extreme southwestern corner of Missouri, the northwestern corner of Arkansas, the northwestern coinej of the Indian Territory and the southeastern corner of Kansas.

For the mines in the sections mentiont d.are taking out very large quantities of lead and zinc ores, the grehter part of which are smelted at the smelters located in the coal district of Kansas, of which Weir City is in the center. It requires about three cars of coal to smelt one car of zinc or lead, and this fact alone makes the smelters of this section permanent industries as CHEAPG-EOC EEIE Stop at The CORNER OF EUCLID AND ROADWAY FOR GROCERIES, You will find it to your interest. Cheaper than anybody. Call and see me. L.

L. COLES. GEORGE W. KILLAM, HE Manuel the trade. He makes a specialty of That's My Sign And has been earned by Ten Yearn of Pair Dealing with the Pittsburg public.

I am curryinir a Jewelry Stock to-day that would have been four years ago. The reason being that new things in the Jeweler Art are constantly coming to the front, and I desire to mve my trade compounding prescriptions, in which he has been very successful. Mr. Martin ia nn crliii'ntuil tiharnittcist. and uersons taking prescriptions to his store to be ou-e of the Best that is obtainable.

the CI Fine watch work a specialty. GEO. W. KILLAM, THE JEWELER. tilled can rest assured or geuing exactly what they call for.

This gentleman is one of the enterprising and progressive citizen of Weir City. He is a hustler, and never allows a competitor to surpass him in stock carried orinnudce-ments offered the trade. HER RON 4 COMl'TON. While there is no "boom" in Weir City, yet there is more or less activity in real estate. To successfully conduct this business requires a thorough and at the most reasonable prices, and satis faction is uuaranteed to every patron.

Axles. President, Frank. W. I.AK YON. Caslieir.

JAMES PAiyoR, Vice PreMdrni ARTHUR K. LAKYON Akh'I. Cashier A. L. KWIET.

lock Keeper THE National Bank of Pittsburg PITTSBURG, -fchsts. The reason we apeak thus is because of the fact that the affairs of the company are managed by R. Bennett, the owner. This gentleman has resided in Weir City for the past fifteen years. He has established a high reputation for es in Weir are less than in any other city in the country.

The mayor, B. S. long as lead or zinc are mined. Weir City lay claim to the second largest extensive knowledge of values and clear ideas regarding the possibilities of the property in question. It is seldom we find these qualifications combined in one firm; but when this is the case we always find such a firm occupying a leading position in the real estate affairs of the city where they are located.

This unquestionably is the case with the well known and popular firm composed of J. W. Herron and M. F. Comp-ton.

These gentlemen have for three years been conducting the leading real estate, insurance and loan agency of Weir City. They have on their list the Vogel addition of 80 acres, 40 of which is platted. This addition is being placed under the supervision of Mr. R. Bennett, one of the leading citizens of Weir City, in whom is vested the power of attorney for selling the same.

This in one cf the best additions to the city. Abbott, ia serving his second term; G. D. Sams, police judge, E. R.

Franks clerk, W. H. Milstead attorney and James Hatton, Marshall and Street Com tnissioner. As a trading center, Weir city occupies a prominent position. Their trade is drawn from all parts of the adjacent country, and the city has become quite Cf pital 100,000 Surplns 20,000 DIRECTORS.

S. H. Lanyon, of S. Lanyon Manufacturers of Spelter; Alvin H. Lanyon.

of S. H. Lanyon Bros; Josiah Lanyon, of V. J. Lanyon, Manufacturers of spelter; H.

C. VVillard, Merchant; Ed. VanGundy of the law firm of Van-Gundy 4 Cliggitt; C. S. Jennis, Capitalist; James Patmor, V.

P. GEORGE E. HOWARD. Real Estate, Loan1''-Insurance Ag't. GENERAL MANAGER PITTSBURG ABSTRACT COMPANY.

Also agent of the National Building-, Loan and Investment Association of Springfield, which offers tfie safest and most profitable investment known to modern finance. ITWHY? Because: 1st. It cannot fail until real estate ceases to be the bass of all security, as its money It is only loaned on first mortgage real estate securities, tnd. Its plan la the mxl economical and eqaltable. Srd.

Its premium and intern! are compounded twelve times a year, thoi securing great er profits than can be obtsrinod by any other financial iMtstutiot. th. Its stock Is non-forfeitable, being so provided by the tatutea ot Missouri. TIME TO BEGIN IS NOW! a shipping point for produce and other products of the farm. Many of the zinc smelter in the world.

This estab-ment produces the celebrated "Cherokee" brand of spelter, which is said to be superior to all others. The one referred to, the Weir City Zinc Company, gives employment to a large force of men, their pay roll amounting to 85 per day or 815,000 per month. With eight furnaces and ten kilns this plant had an output of 17,000 pounds of spelter per dav, in 1880. They are now operating twelve furnaces and twelve kilns, giving them a daily production of 00,000 pounds of zinc spelter. This spelter averages about rive cents a pound, making their daily output worth 83,000 or in round numbers 81.100,000 per annum.

Tho Weir City Zinc company was the first in Kansas to innagujate the export trade with Europe. While many western cities can boast of more railroads than Weir City, yet the fact remains that she is peculiarly fortunate in being the possessor of two most excellent railroads, each of which have several branches. The Kansas City Fort ScottA Memphis and the St. Louis A San Francisco, with several branches to each, touch Weir City. The JOHN W.

BREWER, Vice President ROBT. E. ARLTO Ass't Cashier. JOHN R. UNDBURQ, President, CBAH.

P. HALE, Casbler. straightforward dealing with his fellow men, and is respected by all who know him. Mr. Bennett is also largely interested in real estate, aroundabout Weir City.

He has charge of the sale of one of the most desirable additions to the city of Weir. Reference is made to the Vogel addition of 80 acres. Mr. Vogel, being a resident of Germany, has clothed Mr. Bennett with authority to act for him, and if no are not wrongly informed, Mr.

Vogel has acted wisely in placing bis interests in the hands of Mr. Bennett. While this gentleman is a pusher, he is conservative to a degree which places his judgement upon a a plane with the best of our be3t business people. He is perfectly reliable, and his ward is as good as his bond. dr.

d. w. KINO The progressive and wideawaKe men are not all found in the ranks of the merchantile and manufacturing pursuits. Some of the professional men take great interest in the progress of the city, and aid materially in i's advancement. Prominent among this class must be placed the name of Dr.

D. W. King, a physician and surgeon of high standing. For it is an acknowledged fact that this gentleman takes as much inter st in the wellf are of Weir Citv bs any other man within her corperated limits. He is not only interested, but he lends substantial assistance to every move made by the people which is calculated to bring the city and her advantages before the citizens of other towns and states.

The doctor was induced to leave his former residence place in Clarke county, Missouri, and locate in Kansas by the advertisements showing the advantages of the state. Although he had an established practice of six years standing in his Missouri home, he thought he could see opportunities in Weir City not possessed by his native place. It is now six years since he made the change, and Dr. King expresses him-self as being perfectly satisfied. His practice has kept pace with the growth of the city Bnd Cherokee county, and today is very large.

Dr. King is one of the prominent men of the state; being an elector at large on the Republican ticket for the State of Kansas. KANSAS a TEXAS COAL COMPANY STORE. The mercantile establishment of this company is one of the largest in the entire state. The business was founded at the beginning of the operation of the company in Weir City, and has continued to grow very rapidly ever since.

Their present extensive building was erected to cover the immense volume of business which has occurred through the able management and superior quality of the goods offered. The stock of goods includes everything known to First National Bank of Pittsburg Oldest National Bank in the City. Authorized Capital 1150,000. Paid up Capital 150,000. Surplus $7,500.

DIRECTORS. first named, which ia the "Gulf road," They also control the Weir Brothers four additions to the city which is also very desirable property. Herron Compton also have for sale a large amount of property of their own. They are prepared to offer some rare bargains. These gentlemen transact a general insurance and loan business.

Their companies are all gilt edged, and their agency has a reputation for prompt set-t lenient of all losses. Herron Compton are always on the move. They never tire in their endeavors to sell what property may be placed in their hands They are thoroughly reliable, and promptness and accuracy are their watchwords in everything tbey do. c. w.

SMITH. The name of this gentleman is a familiar one to those who make Weir City their trading place. It is familiar because of the fact that it is always connected with something desirable in the way of hardware, stoves, furniture and house furnishing goods. It is also familiar because of the fact that he always deals satisfactorily with his patrons, charging them but moderate prices. The stock of goods comprises everything desirable in furniture in all grades and housefurnisfcing goods of all descriptions and both shelf and heavy hardware, and the most reliable makes of stoves.

Mr. Smith has been before the Weir City public for five years, and during that time be has established a reputation of always doin just as he agrees, and in treating all patrons in a fair and impartial manner. ABBOTT a. CROWE. This is, beyond question, the largest and best hardware house in the county, The room is large, well fitted up and filled with one of the most comprehensive lines of hardware, stoves, tinware, house furnishing goods, guns, sporting gsodf, fishing tackle, eta, in this "neo woods." The stock ia always kept up to the demands of the trade.

The individual members of this firm are B. S. Abbott and J. R. Crowe.

Mr. Abbott ia the present mayor of tho city, this being his second term, he being elected by the largest majority ever CRAB. P. BALE HEART SCHOEN. C.

P. HALE. JORK BREWER, CLARK D. WATTE, A. k.

HAU, JOHN LTHDBCRQ, B. B. CABLXON, W. BECK, mercantile establishments are very large, and would be creditable acquisitions to. places several times the size of Weir City.

Following we mention some of the leading and most wide awake concerns of the city: w. H. ALLEN This gentleman represents the Kansas and Texas Coal Company Bnd the Weir City Zinc Company, in handling and managing the real estate owned by these companies. He has a large amount of property in his bands. Hundreds of lots both in Weir City and Pittsburg, platted lands, houses and lots and acreage property for sale.

He alto rents from 30 to 40 bouses. Besides the interests spoken of, Mr. Allen does a general real estate business. He has a very large correspondence with agents in all parts of the country, and has excellent facilities for making trades both in this locality and in other counties and states. Mr.

Allen has been engaged in handling real estate for same years, his experience extending over several states. He is a very close observer, and is conversant with values to a degree seldom attained. This gentleman has been located in Weir City but a short time. He has proven himself a hustler, and a good man for the city. He has prosecuted several ideas for the advertizing of Weir City abroad, and has already attracted much attention to the place.

Mr. Allen is a thorough business man, and is unquestionably the "the right man in the right place." We take great pleasure in thus presenting Mr. Allen to cur readers. He can be depended upon to faithfully carry out any and all contracts. Parties in the east can correspond with him with the assurance of receiving prompt attention to their inquiries.

And what he tells you, can be implicitely relied upon. a. p. GRABOW. This gentleman formerly lived in La-Salle, Ilia, ceming to Weir City ten years ago.

He worked in the smelters until A general banking; business transacted. Account of Merchants, Manufao turers. Farmers and Stock Raisers solicited. gives the city direct connection to the northward, with Kansas City and all points to the north and northwest. To the southward it reaches Memphis end all points in the south and southeast and southwest.

The St. Louis A San Francisco, known as the -Frisco," connects us direetly to the east, with St. Louis and all points east, north, and northwest, they having a direct line through to Texas. Both of these roads maintain fine roadbeds, while the equip ment and service ia first-class peb, A wm Hrrr malices weU man. Are you Billious, Constipated 01 troubled with Jaundice, Sick Headache Bad Taste in Mouth.

Foul Breath Coated Tongue, Dyepepsie, Indigestion Hot Dry Skin, Pain in Back and be tween the Shoulders, Chills and Fever If you have any of these symptoms your Liver is out of order and you blood ia slowly being poisoned, because your Liver does not act properly. Her bise will cure any disorder of the Liver Stomach or Bowels. It has no equal at a Liver Medicine. Price 75 cent. Sole by W.

E. Pierce, the druggist. The Pittsburg Artificial Ioa Co. shi ice promptly via local freight or express the trade or required by the people. The finest of all article in the Tarioua departments will be found in stock, and all goods sold at moderate prices.

The exteDt of patronage can be estimated from the statement tnat the yearly transactions average 1130,000. It is useless to attempt an enumeration of the goods handled. Suffice it to say, you can find anything known to the trade, in grades suited to every station in life. The management of this establishment is in the hands ot A. B.

Cockerel 1, a gentleman of tine business qualifications, who is peculiarly fitted for the position he fills. He is a man of broad views and ia noted for bia liberality. He as always been one of the foremost in every project tor the advancement of the city. Mr. Uockerell is a staunch democrat, being a delega to the last state convention.

and the time of both roads is very fast. We believe we shall not be going beyond the bonds of propriety in mentioning the leading officers of these roads, and in speaking of their attidude toward Weir City and all new towns and enterprises. Of the Gulf road, Geo. W. Nettleton is the president and general manager.

This gentleman ia the father of the great Memphis bridge. It was.