The Labor Champion from Topeka, Kansas • 2

Kansas avenue is one of their most staunch friends and is worthy of their every assistance. He knows what it is to do hard work and appreciates that laboring men are entitled to all they get of this worlds goods. The proper thing is for us all to do is to pull together in the interest of our friends. THE SHAWNEE BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. An association which earns seven per cent for its members, and is officered by some of our leading financiers, should certainly receive the attention of all with cash to invest.

The Shawnee Building and Loan Association is a local institution which is most deserving of the support and co-operation of labor. The last statement of this association, which we have before us, shows a remarkable increase of business and a healthy growth of new members. If you are not already a member of the Shawnee Building and Loan Association, you should join now and let your money grow while you work and earn more. The officers and directors of this institution are gentlemen of ability and integrity who are well known in commercial and social circles. They are extremely friendly to labor and working men should support the institution which they so ably conduct.

THE TOPEKA RAILWAY COMPANY. In the movement started among our working people to give their support to those concerns whose relations with labor and the public are fair and just, we desire to call attention to the company mentioned above. We find that this' corporation has never done anything antagonistic to labor, but has, in many instances, manifested a most interest in the labor cause and is entitled to the co-operation of all who have the best interests of labor at heart. The company takes special interest in the welfare of its employees, as evidenced by the thoroughly equipped, modem club room, which occupies the second story of the office building. Here the men, when off duty, and between runs, find healthful and wholesome recreation.

The rooms are equipped with reading tables, on which are found the daily papers and magazines. Billiard and pool tables, and punching bags, checkers, chess, cards, also furnish a part of the equipment. Gambling, drinking intoxicating liquors, or smoking cigarettes in the building are strictly forbidden. Cigars and tobacco are on sale to employees only. 'In connection with the club rooms, are shower baths, the charges for the use of which are nominal.

The Topeka Railway Employees Benefit Association, chartered under the laws of the state of Kansas, is really a co-partnership between the company and its employees, for the aid of its members in time of sickness or accident and the aid of their families in case of death. The association has a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, all of whom are employees of the company and are elected to office by their fellow employees. The affairs of the association are managed by a board of trustees, consisting of nine men; six of whom are chosen from the employees and three from the officers of The Topeka Railway Company. This board of trustees also has control of the club rooms and manages the club affairs. The association has a permanent fund of .200.

for the payment of sick, accident and death benefits. Whenever this fund is depleted by reason of the payment of such benefits, each members of the association pays a monthly assessment of thirty cents until the fund ngnin reaches except that for each dollar paid by the employees in assessment, a like amount is paid into the treasury of the association by the company, so that the number of assessments is reduced to five or six a year. Sick benefits of $7 per week and accident benefits of $10 per week and a death benefit of $50 are paid by the association. The association has been of great benefit to the men and their families, not alone in the way of financial aid at the time when it is most needed, but also from a social standpoint, as frequent gatherings of the members of the association and their families, for oyster suppers and like entertainments are held in the club rooms, which afford an opportunity for the employees families to become better acquainted and thereby cement more firmly the friendship between the employees themselves nnd with the company. Owing to its honorable and public spirited methods of dealing, this company has built up a large and substantial patronage anil is exceedingly popular.

The management comprises gentlemen of ability nnd integrity, who arc too well known in commercial nnd social circles to need comment. Working men will inuke no mistake in giving their support to this well known enterprise, and as long ns its affairs are conducted in their present commendable manner, we wish for it nn era of ever increasing success nnd popularity. MR. HENRY MONROE. The subject of this sketch, Mr.

Monroe, is fully competent for the position to which he aspires that of county clerk of Shawnee county. He is entitled to the support of the laboring men and ns he has always been most courteous to us we have no hesitancy in according him our fullest, endorsement in this issue. His remarkable intellect nnd ability together with his undoubted capacity to handle a mass of detail renders him capable to fill any office from governor down. JOHN G. NUSSBECK.

Workingmen need not bo at loss to know that John G. Nussbcck of 308' BENEDICT CO. This concern is located at 627 Kansas avenue, over the 10c store and their telephone number is 97. Mr. F.

R. Baker is the broad-minded and public-spirited, manager and his name is the guarantee of the success of any enterprise with which he may be identified. His boundless energy and unquestioned ability has stood him in good stead in building up the large business of this enterprise. Benedict Co. are our leading financial agents.

They also deal in real estate and negotiate loans. Their references are the Central National Bank and the Bank of Topeka. We have no hesitancy in endorsing this concern as being friendly to the labor cause, and trust our thousands of working men will foster and encourage same to the fullest extent. THOS. G.

SHILLINGLAW. Conducting the business of a real estate and rental agent, the above gentleman is located at 106 West Fifth street. Mr. Shillinglaw is one of our most popular citizens and his name is associated with many thing that are successful and nothing that is a failure. In other words, his name attached to an enterprise ensures its success.

If you want to invest in real estate or wish to rent a house do not overlook Mr. Shillinglaw, who will fix you up right. His attitude to labor is most considerate and endears him to us ten-fold. W. M.

FORBES. Located at 107 West Seventh street is a gentleman whom it is certainly a pleasure to endorse in this issue, which will be read by thousands of working men in and around our city. Mr. Forbes has upon many instances manifested a most friendly interest in the labor cause, and is entitled to the co-operation of all who have the best interests of labor and our city at heart. He is one of our leading real estate men.

He writes insurance and negotiates loans. Do not forget him. In the Security building. REVELATION GROCERY STORE. In the long run it pays to patronize your friends.

Among the grocers in Topeka who are friendly to labors cause there is none more so than the proprietor of the above store. Call at 817 Kansas avenue, when looking for good things to eat. W. S. BERGUNDTHAL.

Mr. Bergundthal is one of our leading and most respected citizens. His business policy has won him many friends and his dealing brings him into contact with working men at times. It is needless to say that laboring men have the profoundest respect for Mr. Bergundthal as lie has always manifested a most friendly interest in the cause we represent.

He is in the real estate business. He negotiates loans, collects seemingly bad debts with ease and writes insurance. H. H. KEITH, Ph.

G. M. D. Dr. Keith is not only one of our leading surgeons but is actively engaged in the management of the Kcith-Rhodes Private Sanitarium.

He is a gentleman whom it is a great pleasure to endorse to the hosts of union men in this vicinity. Dr. Keith is a gentleman of ability and integrity whose name is the guarantee of the success of any enterprise with which he may be identified. His work, medically, has been favorably commented upon by leading Kings of the Surgical Table throughout the country. He hardly recognizes the word failure.

Support him and act in accordance with the truest principles of unionism. NATIONAL CHEMICAL CO. AND MEDICAL INSTITUTE. The above named company are located at 1034 Kansas avenue, and are owners and sole manufacturers of Golden Chemical Compound, the only specific and preventative for diphtheria, and Liquid Gas for tuberculosis. The management is composed of well known gentlemen who nre friendly to labor and are worthy of your patronage.

We wish them increasing success iu Topeka. PRITCHARD KNISELY. Among the dumb animals, none is more faithful and long suffering than the horse, and none is more worthy of good care. If your horse is sick or ailing send for the well known and proficient veterinarians, Pritchard Knise-ly at 1117 Kansas avenue. They are both too well known to need much comment and their success testifies to their ability.

Patronize them nnd you will make no mistakes for they are staunch friends of labors enuse. HEINZ. Mr. Heinz, located at 212 East Eighth street, is wholesale nnd retail dealer in milk, cream nnd iee cream. Workingmen will mnke no mistake in giving their patronage to Mr.

Heinz. He is a gentleman of integrity who is too well known to need much comment nnd his dealings with his patrons has always been just nnd fair nnd we gladly give him a place in our friendly list. THE ROYAL BAKERY. The Royal Bakery treats its employes with consideration nnd pays them good compensation. This bakery turns out the most toothsome products in the city nnd is worthy of labors support to the fullest extent.

Mr. H. F. Kraushanr is the broad-minded nnd affuble proprietor and to his efforts is due the remarkable success of this bakery. This bakery is located at 833 Kansas avenue and their bread is union made.

BELL BROTHERS PIANO CO. One of the enterprises entitled to especial endorsement is the Bell Brothers Piano who have a fine store on West Eighth street, Topeka. Their factory is located at Lawrence, hence their product is Kansas made. Their pianos contain valuable patent improvements discovered by Kansas workmen and their pianos are made by Kansas skilled workmen. In fact the Bell Brothers are both skilled workmen themselves and have put in many years at the bench.

All their pianos are made under their personal supervision. Give them your united support. THE COPELAND. James Chappelle, Proprietor. Topeka, Kan.

Headquarters for Politicians and Labor Committees. THE NATIONAL. C. L. Wood, the genial manager of the National hotel at Seventh and Kansas avenue, will make all working men feel at home whether in convention or while stopping at the National as an individual.

His attitude towards organized labor has been most friendly and it is with pleasure that we place his hotel on our friendly list, and ask laboring man to do everything in their power to make his business a still greater success. G. P. ASHTON, D. D.

S. One of the leading dentists in Topeka is G. P. Ashton, D. D.

S. His office is at 735 Kansas avenue. He is a staunch friend of labor and is deserving of the support and patronage of all good union men. When you are in need of dental work, get the best to be had and go to Dr. Ashton.

J. S. GRICE. Mr. Grice at 903 West Sixth street, who sells groceries, flour and feed, is entitled to the laboring mens support and we gladly place him on our friendly list.

A. C. KLINGAMAN. When there is sickness in the family, we like to feel that our medicines are put up by reliable parties. There is no more reliable druggist in Topeka than A.

C. Klingnmnn. located at 120 East Sixth street, and there is no better friend of labor. Gie him your patronage. LOUIS VAN DORP.

Manufacturer of galvanized iron cornices. tin and slate roofing, metal skylights and metal ceilings. Located at 507-9 Jackson street. He is entitled to the support of all working men. DR.

A. C. SLOAN. Among the staunch friends of labor is Dr. A.

C. Sloan, dentist, with office at 728 Kansas avenue. Dr. Sloan is a leader in his chosen profession and is worthy of the support of union men. Give him your patronage and you will be well repaid.

KEITH-RHODES PRIVATE HOSPITAL The Kcith-Rhodes Private Hospital is an institution which has been of great benefit in our city. This hospital is located at 601-609 Clay street. It has a capacity of 30 beds and is situated among the prettiest surroundings in our city. The office of this hospital is at 531 Kansas avenue, where either Dr. H.

II. Keith, Ph. M. or Dr. 11.

O. Rhodes, M. D. will cheerfully give the fullest information regarding same. The management comprise gentlemen of ability and integrity whose names are the guarantee of the success of any enterprise with which they may be identified.

They are friendly to labor and deserve the combined support of working men everywhere. erintendent of this hospital. Mother Mc-Kibben is the best known lady in Kansas in this line of work. E. HORN COMPANY, PLANING MILL.

In pursuance of the movement recently started among our working people and others interested in Greater Topeka to give their combined support to those concerns whose goods are made in Topeka by well-paid mechanics, we desire to call special attention to the E. Horn Company, located at 518-520 Van Buren street, ns every dollars worth of goods sold by them is made promptly nnd first-class in every respect at the above address. We nre pleased to note that the employes of this company are treated with due consideration and receive as good compensation as is consistent with business stability and integrity, and hold their superior officers in the highest respect nnd esteem. The above being the exact facts, we have no hesitancy in endorsing this company, nnd working men will be really acting in nccordanee with their own interest by supporting them to the fullest extent. THE HYPES BARBER SUPPLY CO.

The above firm are manufacturers nnd dealers in barbers supplies and furniture. They ship their goods everywhere nnd nre nn important factor in the barber world today. They nre loented nt 316 Kansas avenue nnd nre very popular on nccount of their fair manner in dealing with their trade. Labor should foster this concern ns its attitude towards our cause 1ms always been friend- ly. is manager.

These gentlemen are successful in whatever they undertake and we have, much pleasure in endorsing them in this issue. 1 aj 3- TOPEKA STEAM BOILER WORKS One can hardly imagine Topeka without the Topeka Steam Boiler Works, a concern which holds such an important position in the citys manufacturing make-up. 'This enterprise is conducted on live-and-let-live principles and the employes are loud in their praises of the broad-minded and public-spirited proprietor, Joseph Bromicli. Any movement that has for its object the advancement of labor along conservative lines has the hearty support of Mr. Bromicli, who appreciates the fact that laboring men have feelings.

The concern manufactures steam boilers, smoke stacks, breeching, water, lard and oil tanks, stand pipes and grain storage tanks. Labor scliould co-operate with a concern of this nature and we trust our readers will do so. Any local contract given to the Topeka Steam Boiler orks means keeping money in the town, one of the broad underlying principles of local success. CONSUMERS LIGHT HEAT POWER CO. The Consumers Light, Heat Power are successors to the Excelsior Coke Gas Company.

We trust our thousands of readers will support this new enterprise to the fullest extent. We have no doubt that the new company will treat its employes with the same consideration as did the Excelsior Co. and we have no hesitancy in endorsing the Consumers Light, Heat Power Co. in this issue. CHAS.

WOLFF PACKING CO. The United States government 'may investigate the Beef trust until we( and our descendants are in our but the only way we can put an end to' the monopoly of our meats, is by fostering and encouraging independent packing concerns such as the Chas. Wolff Packing a concern in our lrjidst which is very friendly to labor. This enterprise sells Kaw Valley mince meat, Banquet hams and breakfast bacon and also a full line of high grade packing house products. Wo recommend the products of the Chas.

Wolff Tacking Co. to organized labor everywhere. J. A. BIDWELL.

What is more pleasant than owning your own buggy? Why should you not ride in such a luxury when they are so cheap? Go to Mr. J. A. Bidwell at 218 East Sixth street and he will build one to order at a reasonable figure. All his work is warranted and users of his vehicles are loud in their praises of the excellent and painstaking manner in which they are built.

Towards labor Md. Bidwell has always exhibited a most cordial attitude and it is indeed a great pleasure to endorse him in this issue. His constantly increasing business renders the employment of a number of men necessary and to them he gives the best of treatment. CENTRAL SASH AND DOOR CO. A concern of this nature, which employs a large number of men, and treats them with due consideration, is certainly entitled to the co-operation of labor.

The Central Sash Door Co. are manufacturers of and wholesale dealers in sash, doors, blinds, mouldings, glass, stair work and house furnishings. The officers of this concern are: W. W. Manspeaker, president and treasurer; D.

A. Sipes, secretary and Jerome Curry, vice president and general manager. These gentlemen are among our staunchest friends and we are pleased to accord them honorable mention. GEO. M.

NOBLE CO. One of the best and most safe ways of saving money is by investing it in good real estate. One can not go very far wrong by buying property right here in Topeka. Other towns may advertise the fact that they are booming rapidly, but every phenomenal movement has its reaction and very few towns keep up a steady boom. For conservative investment Topeka has many advantages to offer, not the least being her fine climate throughout the year.

If you have any money to invest in real estate call bn Geo. M. Noble Co. at 435 Kansas avenue. They will advise you in an expert manner where you can provide for old age and incapacity.

JAMES B. HAYDEN. Our city has reason to be proud of its leading jeweler, James B. Hayden. Mr.

Hayden is a man of unquestionable experience in his chosen line, and his remarkable success speaks well for his ability and knowledge of the details of the business he is engaged in, Our readers are invited to call at 727 Kansas avenue for anything they may require in the jewelry or opticnl line. Mr. James B. Hayden can examine weak eyes and fit spectacles properly. He is a true friend of labor.

H. C. BOWMAN. Mr. II.

C. Bowman is located in the Columbian building, No. 42. He is successfully engaged in the insurance and renl estate business and his patronage is constantly increasing owing to his honorable and public-spirited methods of dealing. Call him up on the Independent phone No.

081 when in need of anything in his line. THOMPSON BROS. One of the leading furniture stores in our city is Thompson located at 626 Kansas avenue. They have a fine stock of furniture, rugs and mattings and are very popular. Their business is not only among the working people but among the better classes too.

They are old inhabitants of our town and have spent a good deal of money in building up Topeka. A concern of this nature is certainly entitled to the fullest endorsement we can give and we have no hesitancy in recommending Thompson Bros, to our hosts of workingmen in the city and county as' being foremost among the staunch friends of the labor cause. J. W. WALTER SON.

The above firm are scientific liorse-shoers and are located at 212 West Seventh street. They treat the horses sent to them with great care and return them in good condition. This firm are successors to C. M. Walter and we wish them a great influx of new business as they deserve it for their kindly attitude to the labor cause.

THE TOPEKA TRANSFER AND STORAGE COMPANY. If you want your freight and baggage delivered to and from all depots, call up either phone 320. The Topeka Transfer and Storage Co. is a firm which has been established long enough to insure reliability. J.

II. Cayhart is president; 0. H. White is vice president; E. F.

Dean is secretary and W. F. Axtell is treasurer. These gentlemen are all friendly to the labor cause and are among our leading citizens. Their specialty is moving, storing and packing household goods and your patronage is cordially solicited.

Their handsome building at 406-410 East Sixth street is well worth seeing. TOPEKA BRIDGE AND IRON MANUFACTURING CO. When a concern treats its employes right it is certainly entitled to the fullest endorsement we can give. Such a concern is the Topeka Bridge Iron Co. This company is located at 1117 Monroe and is doing a large and constantly increasing business in its chosen line.

Mr. George Skene is the affable president of this company and to his ability is due ia a large measure its success. DR. COOKINHAM. Workingmen can go to no better place than 106 West Eighth street when in need of expert advice on any medical matter.

They will find that the above gentleman is an expert in everything relating to blood diseases and will effect a speedy cure. This gentleman is very friendly to the labor cause, and we have no hesitancy in placing his name on the honor list to extend throughout the coming year. He has by honorable and public-spirited methods of dealing built up a large and substantial patronage, and so long as his affairs are conducted in their present commendable manner, we wish for him an era of ever increasing success and prestige. JAS. WERTS.

Laboring people should patronize Jas. Werts at 533 Topeka avenue, when in need of staple and fancy groceries, as he is entitled to your support. We take great pleasure in placing him on our friendly list. J. THOMAS SON.

The above concern are dealers in lumber. They have 17 yards in Kansas and have been an important factor in the upbuilding of our state. Mr. Jonathan Thomas, the head of this large institution, is a man with whom labor should most heartily co-operate, lie is a firm believer in the live-and-let-live principles of organized labor, when conducted along conservative lines, and this attitude endears him to us ten-fold. The local yard of this concern is at 213 West Sixth street where orders are filled very reasonably.

We acclaim the name of J. Thomas Son with enthusiasm. DAVIS, WELCOME CO. No better concern is in existence than Davis, Welcome Co. They are certainly leaders in their line and this is due to the remarkable knowledge in their line of the firm members.

Davis, Welcome Co. sell real estate and write fire insurance. They also have many fine rich farm lands on their lists for reasonable disposal and working men desiring to invest in any of these lines will do well to look them up at the Stormont building before going elsewhere. TOPEKA FOUNDRY. The Topeka Foundry will develop your patents and mnke models or full sized machines for inventors.

Everybody knows that the most revolutionizing inventions came from the working mans brain, and any brilliant laboring mnn in Topeka can depend on the satisfactory solution of his problem by this eompnny, which one of the staunchest friends of labor in the city, Located at 318-320-322 Jackson street. Call on them for literature. CHICAGO LUMBER CO. We nre glad of the opportunity of endorsing the Chicago Lumber Co. This concern does a large business and employs a great many men.

The fair manner in which the employes nre treated is worthy of special comment in our annual edition. Robert Pierce is president of the Chicago Lumber Co; John M. Currier is secretary and E. II. Remly THE CAPITOL IRON WORKS CO.

Among our leading concerns which are friendly to labor is the Capitol Iron Works Co. Their employes are treated right and we are pleased to recommend this institution to the co-operation of labor. THE MISSOURI AND KANSAS TELEPHONE COMPANY. A concern which constantly decreases its rates and is continually increasing the wages of its employes is certainly deserving of the united support of organized labor to the fullest extent. Such a concern is the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company, the local office of which is on West Sixth street.

Mr. S. T. Howe is the district manager and his territory covers eleven counties. His attitude towards the men under his supervision has been the source of much favorable comment among union men of this city and surroundings.

He is a friend of the working men and we have much pleasure in endorsing him and the broad-minded company he represents in this issue. SEMPLES CAFE. In our friendly list we wish to name another worthy concern Semples Cafe, 813 Kansas avenue which is in thorough touch with working men and deserves your support in every way you can help. M. COUNCIL.

Owing to his honorable method of doing business Mr. Council has built. up a splendid patronage as building contractor. He ooffice is at 328 Van Buren street. Workingmen will make no mistake in giving their support to this gentleman in every way possible.

He is a gentleman of ability and integrity who is too well known to need further eoment. We wish for him an era of increasing success and popularity. PROGRESSIVE MILLING COMPANIES. INTER OCEAN MILLS. Willis Norton Co.

The milling industry of Topeka is conducted on such a large scale that it has made our city famous all over the world. Returning travelers from Europe mention seeing Topeka flour over the pond. The enterprise of our local concerns is very commendable and we trust they will continue in pushing Kansas products, which can not be beaten. Among the leading milling companies, The Inter Ocean Mills occupy a prominent position. They were established in 1879 and have a daily capacity of 1,000 barrels.

Mr. A. Fassler is the local manager and the name of the flour which has made this company famous nnd which we recommend to organized labor everywhere is the celebrated White Loaf. CROSBY ROLLER MILLING CO. The Crosby Roller Milling Co.

is a concern of which we should all feel proud. Their brand of flour, Crosbys Best, is of such good quality that once used it is constantly in demand. The attitude of this company to labor has always been friendly and considerate. Working people everywhere should support Crosbys Best flour and net in accordance with true union principles. Mr.

T. D. Ilammatt is president; F. M. Crosby is vice president; D.

C. Ham-matt is secretary, nnd Daniel Crosby is treasurer. These gentlemen are among our leading citizens and are striving their utmost to make Topeka the Minneapolis of the middle west. MID-CONTINENT MILLS. Buy the celebrated Big Four flour.

This is turned out nt the Mid-Continent Mills, the proprietor of which is Thomas Page. Mr. Page is a Scotchman who, by dint of energy anil well directed efforts, 1ms built up a business with a worldwide reputation. Ilis attitude towards labor is friendly anil we have no hesitancy in endorsing hint and his famous mill in this edition. THE TAYLOR GRAIN CO.

Our friendly list would indeed be incomplete if we failed to mention The Taylor Grain Co. They are proprietors of The Gyrato rMills and are manufacturers of the famous Taylors Perfection Flour and Taylors Invincible Flour. All union men should support this concern by using their goods. They are strong friends of the unions. LEADING BANKS AND SAVING INSTITUTIONS.

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK. This tower of finance 1ms a capital of surplus of $20,000, nnd undivided profits of $16,001.10. The officers nnd directors are: W. A. L.

Thompson, president; F. W. Freeman, vice president; F. M. Bonebrnke, cashier; Chas.

Blood Smith, W. W. Manspeaker, II. T. Dillon, George Neil, H.

R. Niekerson and Robert Pierce. These gentlemen nre very friendly to the labor cause, tnd -v- p-'ri' wwww-w IJm --S'.