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HARDWARE, IMPLEMENTS, STOVES, RANGES
CUTLERY, ROOFING. SPOUTING AND FVENACES
DYE & SUMMY "84 Boys Who Try to Please You" LEESBURG, IND.
"The School Known Everywhere" Juternational Business College FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
BOOKKEEPING PENMANSHIP SPELLING ARITHMETIC CORRESPONDENCE
BANKING, ETC.
Largest faculty, fioset equipment. Twouty.
Students Enter at Any Jtmr Write for Handsome Art Catsinget T L STAPLES, PIHS N. A. Porr, Vice-Pres.
SHORTHAND TYPEWAITING MIMEOGRAPHING ENGLISH CIVIL SERVICE OFFICE PRACTICE, ETC.
THE ELLSWORTH STORE "The Brigbest Spot in Town"
111-13-15-17 North Michigan Street. SOUTH BEND, IND.
DRY GOODS
All our Dry Goods come here direct from New York; we have resident buyers in that city, and the newest things are here all the time. "Our prices for the most Up-to-Date Garments, Hats, Dry Goods, Carpets and Rugs are fair to the cus- tomers. This is proven by the large business this store now enjoys.
Should you come to Ellsworth's to trade, your round-trip fare will be paid on purchases amount- ing to $10. q Our large outlet makes us large buyers, and prices here compare most favorably with any you find anywhere. 4 Remember, we pay fares, express and freight, so come down and try THE ELLSWORTH STORE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.
PAGD NIRSTSIN
J. E. SMITH & CO.
Mr. Smith le s aative of the county and parchased bis present business In Atwood, Ind., in 1893. He deals In hardware, stoves, tinware, paints, olla,
agricultural implements and woven wire fencing .. He recently erected the Imposing cement block building for stock and warerooms which gives him extensive store room and facil- Ities.
MENDEL BROL
This popular and successful bual- ness house was established In Burket in 1885. They carry a large stock of general merchandise, including dry goods, gents' furnishinga, bats, caps, boots, shoes, queensware, tinware. hardware, ranges, stoves, coal, peints and tencing. Mr. L. B. Mendel Is the present proprietor.
HOMER LONGFELLOW.
A prominent member of the Koscl- usko County Bar, residing in Plerce- too. Is a Dative of Noble county, Ind. Sou of David 8. and Barah E., and was born on the farm in 1873. Edu- cated in the district schools, and Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Oblo, graduating In 1898 with the degree of A. B. Taught school, read law and was admitted to the Bar In 1905. Lo- cated lo Pierceton io 1906. Is town attorney, Republican in politics, and & Modern Woodman fraternally. June 26. 1910, be married Miss Carrie Mc- Namara, & graduate of the Terre Haute State Normal and Bloomington Calversity. One daughter blesses the union.
R. H. HITZLER
One of the oldest merchants in Warsaw Established the furniture business in 1858. Manufactures sod deals In fine furniture, and Is a type of our most substantial citisessbip. Mr. Hitsler's store is headquarters for fashionable and artistic furniture
GEORGE D HURSEY.
A large and successful desjer ia lumber, lath and shingles, ah kinds of building material, plaster, cement and bricks, of Syracuse, Ind. Pur- chased the business in 1903 and bas enjoyed a fine trade.
W. .. DAYIE.
Merchant and Postmaster at Bur- ket, Indiana. Js a native of Indiana. For two years conducted & furniture store In Warsaw. Since 1884 has been in the general merchandise business in Burket Appointed postmaster in 1910. A prominent Republican and & director of the Bank of Seward. Married Mise Justine Parker lo 1879. and six children bless the union. Is 1 M W. A., Red Man and Odd Fellow. Is in enterprising and hardworking man of business, and very popular with all wbo koow blm.
JOHN H. BROWN.
Claypool's popular postmaster. Is a native of Virginia. Has lived In Kosciusko county twenty-six years June 15, 1897. be was appointed post- master at Claypool. A prominent Mason, and active in the civic affairs of the town. His son, Otto Brown, Is chief deputy postmaster.
A. B. PALMER.
Proprietor of a general store of 8ld- Dey. He purchased the store lo 1903. and now enjoys s large trade and the confidence of all who know him. He deals in general merchandise. Mr. Palmer is prominent in the town's affairs and is vice president of the Bank of Sidney.
JOHN E. DEATON. Sidney's Enterprising Dealer in Grain, Hege and Cattle.
Mr. Deaton came to Kosciusko county lo 1863. Located In Sidney 5 years ago, and is now proprietor of
the elevator. An extensive buyer and shipper of bay, grain, hogs, cattle and sheep. Pays the highest price and is noted for bis aquare dealing Deals lo tile, coal sod cement. Is & promi. neat Odd Felinw and one of Sidney's most progressive citisene
FARMERS, LIME YOUR SOIL. Ground limestone for agricultural purposes delivered t. o b. to any sta- tion lo Kosciusko county.
Write for circulars and price de-
livered WILLIAM O'KEEFE, Plymouth, Ind.
Proprietor of
G. W. POLK WARSAW'S UP-TO-DATE LIVERY AND DEALER IN
Carriages, Buggies, harness and Robes
GEO W POLK.
We sell Buggies every day in the year. Will take in ex- change anything that has a value. See my stock, then see me. Carriages and Har- ness. West Center Street, opposite Court House.
LIVERY
117 W. Center
WARSAW, IND.
205 W. South
We have the largest and finest livery in the county. Safe horses, care- ful drivers. Cabs, carriages, traps, open and top bug- gies. Matched teams in all colors, our specialty. Turnonts for social func- tions, night or day. Fasb- ionable equipages for ev- ery demand.
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THE BANK OF SIDNEY, Sidney, Indiana.
This is the financisi institution of the southeast section of the county.
J. W. DUNFEE, M. D.
Doctor Dantes is a motive of Pulas- ki county. Came to Et Green 14 years Ago. Has a large practice. Is
Established in July, 1907, and has grown steadily in resources and de- posits Cspital stock, $10,000. tta of- ficers are well known and substantial men and are: Isaac Scott, President; A. B. Palmer, Vice President; H. D. Miller, Cashier; A. Grace Fox, Assist- ant Cashier. The directors are Issac Scott. A B. Palmer, M. A. Wilcox. 8 C Funk and Elt Circle interest paid on certificates of deposita. Ac- counts and business soHcited. Every consideration abown patrona.
O. R. SCOTT.
A successful dealer in general mer. chandise. located at Packerton, Ind. Is a native of Kosciusko county. Was associated with his isther. C. F. Scott, and st his death became sole proprietor of the business, which is s large and growing one. Mr. Scott Is one of Packerton's substantial citi- zena
Office Building of Dr. J. W. Dunfee, Etna Green.
a member of the County and State Medical Societies and of the Etas Green school board
Warsaw Wagon and Carriage Works
SCIENTIFIC HORSESHOEING A SPECIALTY
A WAGON WORKS
WARSAW HARRY ORAM, Prop. INDIANA
GARAGE AND MACHINE SHOP A-I AUTO HIRE
Great Western Apracy
The New Meat Market DOUGLAS & JACKMAN ------ FRESH and SALT MEATS Game cad Poultry in Season Free Delivery Phone 8
M. M. SYPHERS 112 S. Washington St WARSAW - INDIANA - Manufacturer of Pure Ice Cream, Ices, and High Grade Soft Drinks
Dealer in Flac Flavoring Extracts, New York and Baltimore Oysters la Senses.
THE HOME OF THE LITTLE CROWS
Little Crow Flour Little Crow Graham Flour Little Crow Prepared Buck- wheat Flour Little Crow Prepared Pan- cake Flour Little Crow Buckwheat Flour Little Crow Corn Meal Mill Feed Chop Feed Chicken Feed Oil Meal Cotton Seed Meal
LITTLE CROW MILLINGCOM
We are always in the market for wheat, corn and oats.
We do crushing and grinding of all kinds.
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We solicit your trade.
LITTLE CROW MILLING COMPANY
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WILLIAM CARL LANDIS, M. D.
A popular and successful physician residing in Claypool Is a mative of the county, born in 1880, som of Jacob and Mary Jane Landis. Educated la the Silver Lake Mgh school, and Northern Indiana University at Val- paraiso; then entered the Bennett Medical College, graduating in 1907 With the Degree of Doctor of Med- Icine. Began practice in Crusfeld.
Tenn . but on the death of Dr. W. S. Leiter. In 1910, located in Claypool and seeumed his practice
Doctor Landis married Mim As- toinette Lucas. March 8. 1911. He Is promineal in fraternal orders, being an Elk and Maccabee; member of the County, State and American Medical Societies. and State Medical Exam- Iner for the Order of Maccabees Doctor Landis enjoys a large practice. and stands high in the profession
ANSON BORKERT. Proprietor Borkert Restaurant, East Centar Street, Warsaw, Ind.
Recently opened First class in sp- pointments. Wholesome, clean food Meals and lunches at fair prices Old
friends and new cordially Invited. Courteous treatment and a bountiful feed. Mr. Borkert is & Kosciusko county boy who is making a fine rep- utation in his business
C. A. ROVENSTINE.
Began business In Atwood, Indiana, in 1892 Now conducts & large gen- eral store, dealing in dry goods, gro- cerles, shoes, notinne, drugs, medi- cines and one confectionery. One of Atwood's progressive merchanta.
JOSEPH S. BAKER. Real Estate and Leone
Representative in Warsaw for the Straus Bros. Company, the famous and successfsi dealers in and sellers of farm property. The largest la the United States. If you have & farm to sell for spot cash, to trade for a larger or smaller one; if you want to buy a farm on long time and easy payments, or if you want to borrow money at very low Interest see or Write Joseph 8. Baker, Warsaw, Ind.
J. P. LIPPA.
This gentleman is the proprietor of the Pierceten planing mills and lum- ber yards. He is a native of the coun- ty and established his present enter- prise la 1896. Industry and strict at- testien to the wants of customers have made bia a success as a mas of business. He in sleo prominent la the afairs of Pleroston and enjoys the confidence of a wide direle
A. GRISSO.
Is the proprietor of Sidney's har- Boas shop, where you can always got the best la harness goods. He also massfactures concrete brick blocks, Hae posta, porch columns and handles Portland cement. Prices lowest, qual- Ity Highest.
SIDNEY HARDWARE CO.
This enterprise of Sidney is owned and managed by E. P. Tridle and E. E. Circle. The company purchased the business in 1907. They deal in hardware. buggles, wagons sod auto- mobiles The trade is & large and growing one
State Sel C.L.C. C ....
C. W. CHAPMAN MAKES CIGARS FIT FOR A PRESIDENT
Seeth of Elks Arcade
WARSAW, IND.
FARMERS BANK .. MENTONE, IND.
Established 1892
CAPITAL
$50,000.00
DOES A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS
PAYS 3% Interest on Time Deposits
Individual Responsibility of Stockholders over Half Million Dollars
THOMAS M. LE NEW AND SON
Cement Products
of Restent ( Contractuts and
Haben of the "Saccess" Inck Machst. Estimates chartally m. PLAIT AND OFFICES
South Union Street WARSAW, INDIANA
PEOPLE'S BANK ... LEESBURG, IND. Capital, $25,000- Surplus, $1,700.00
Prendent
Frank Bortz
Vice-President
..... Joel Hall
Cubut
J. A. Irvine
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Frank BortE Joel Hall
C. A. Hall Mary H Hall
J. H. Matchett Corwis Harrison
H. B. Ferverds I. A. Irvine
Marvin Zimmerman
Was organized as a private bank in 1893: March 31, 1908, organized as a Stale Bank. Deposits now sverage nearly $100.000. Pays 3 per cent. interest on Certifi- cales ol Deposit. Courtesy and liberal treatment In all patrons. Solicits your business.
STATE BANK, SYRACUSE, INDIANA ESTABLISHED 1899
CAPITAL (Paid in) $25,000.00 SURPLUS $2,500.00
Does a General Banking Business. Solicits Accounts, Large and Small.
OFFICERS OF STATE BANK
S. L. KETRIN. Pres
W " SELF. Caster
A. A. MASOR, Vice-Pres.
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OTIS C. BUTT.
A young and already prominent member of the Bar. Born in Elkhart county, July 11, 1886 Son of George and Ida Butt. Educated In the Byrs- cuse high school. Read law with Graves & Sutcliffe, of Warsaw, and Jobn A. Dunlap, of Syracuse, and was admitted to the Bar In 1910. For six years be was of the firm of Cornelius & Butt, and In March, 1911, formed a
partnership with C. L. Xanders. Has served four years as town clerk, and town attorney two years. An active Republican and chairman of the town. ship committee Married Miss Lucy Hinderer in 1905, and two children bless the union In a Mason, K. of P. and Elk, and enjoys the esteem of all wbo know blm
THE ETNA BANK.
The Etna Bank was established In 1900 Its capital stock im $20,000 and the average deposits are $140,000 Does a general banking business and
extenda every courtesy and accom- modation. 8 B. Iden, President; Vlola Iden, Cashier; Althea M Iden and Orda L. Baker, Assistante
O. B. SMITH, D. D 8.
Native of the county, son of L. C. and Elizabeth Smith, born in 1876. Educated in the high school, Chicago College of Dental Surgery, and gradu- ated from the Indianapolis Dental Col- lege, degree of D. D. S In 1898. Lo- cated In Plerceton end has been a auc- cessful practitioner there ever since. Married Mias Daisy Gidley In 1900, and two sons bless the union
The "Times" and "Indianian" Office Force
Northern Andtantan ESTABLISHED IN 1066
Warsab Baily Times ESTABLISHED IN 1007
In the order as they appear above are William C. Cromon, K Fred Weich, Rollin Teel, Ralph O. Nusbaum, George Ungerer, Logan H. Williams, Bram Williams, Daniel Gallentine, Ed D. Line, Ralph W Bartal, Charles W. Argerbright.
BUTLER BROS.
The members of this Arm are Frank H. Butler and Charles Butler. They opened their up-to-date grocery and provision atore, 112 North Buffalo street, Warsaw, Sept 2, 1911, and are able to show the public as fine a line of ataple and fancy groceries as may be seen in this section. All new, fresh, clean, standard goods of quality the best, and at prices that are not duplicated anywhere.
Mr. Frank H. Butler, who hee had
ten years' experience in the business. ja the active manager, and la well equipped to manage the enterprise. The Butler Broa' atore is noted for Ita modern, up-to-date equipment. In addition to groceries and provisions, the firm handles daily fresh baked goods, vegetables and fruits and will be glad to have the people in War- saw, and farmers who wish to trade or sell produce, call and get acquaint. ed with Messrs Butler Bros. You will be satisfied In every particular.
The Palestine Mills J. F. SLOAN Proprietor
PALESTINE - INDIANA
THE HOME OP "Straight Goods" FLOUR
MME. CATHERINE'S Corset Shop
PHONE 3009
109 W. Washington Blvd. FORT WAYNE, IND.
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B M. VANGILDER, D. D. 8.
A popular and successful dentist of the county, located in Mentone. Born in Koaciuako county in 1878. Son of William and Elizabeth Vangilder, Educated in the Warsaw high school, and the Indians Dental College. grad- uallog therefrom in 1904 with the
Degree of Doctor of Dental Burgery. Began practice in Mentone and main- taina elegant offices in the Farmers' Bank building. Married Miss Cora Mabel Stookey in 1907. fa a Mason, Elk, and a member of the Mentone town board. Very popular in all sec- tions of the county aod stands bigh in his profession.
HOUSER & STUDIO. The Art Center of Kosciusko County -Warsaw's Famous Photograph Gallary.
Thia well known and juatly popular studio was established in Warsaw in 1900 by G. E. Houser, the present pro- prietor. It is located at 2121% South Buffalo street, and is undoubtedly the most modern, most up-to-date studio in the county.
Mr. Houser is an artist whose work possesses a distinctive quality, and reflects the highest degree of photo- graphic development. His portrait work commands especial attention be- cause of pose, finish and mountings. and his reputation is conceded not only at home, but in contests for awarda for meritorioua work, has been sustained and acknowledged by the heat judges. His work in 1905, shown at the State Photographic As- sociation at Winona Lake, received the highest rating and was awarded the Gold Badge. The same year he received a certificate of merit from the Daguerre Memorial. In 1905 the National Convention of Photogra- phers, which met in Boston, Mass .. issued him an award of merit. A certificate of merit from the Art Se. Jon, Winona Lake, 1906, and a gold award from Winona Lake in 1909, at- test beyond question how high, com- petent judges and world-wide artists regarded Mr. Houser's exhibits.
Mr. Houser is a member of and Past President of Indiana State Asso- ciation of Photographers. Is one of the trustees of the Photographers' Buliding at Winona. His work la not limited to portraits, but he makes
landscape views, public buildings, private homes and family groups, an- wwering calla promptly for such work to any part of the county. In addi- tion Mr. Houser maintains a com- plete picture framing department, where he is able to furnish the latest and prettiest designs in frames. Much of the photographic work shown in this book is from the Houser Stu- dio. Mr. Houser is one of our public spirited, progressive citizens, and popular in all sections of the county.
L. PAULUS.
A merchant of Sidney, who pur- chesed his present business in 1909 He has been prominent in the affaire of the county. a successful farmer for years. Served as trustee of Monroe township four years. Is a Mason and Odd Fellow and taken a lively inter- est in the advancement of Sidney. He carries a fine stock of dry goods. boots, shoes and groceries.
GEO. B. PONTIUS General Dealer in Brain, Seeds, flour, feed, Drais dik Live Stock and Tool
Choice Grades of Milling Wheat a Specialty CLAYPOOL, INDIANA
W. A. KOHLER & CO. General Merchandise LEESBURG, INDIANA
J. C. FARBER.
is the enterprising tonsorial artist of Etna Green. Has a modern place in the Dunfee building on Main street. He was born in Marshall county in
1880. He is a prominent Maccabee, and in 1903 married Miss Nettle Boyer. Mr. Farber is a progressive sod en- terprising citizen of the town, and does all he can to advance its inter- esta
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OFFICERS
H. J. HEINZ, President.
W. D. FRAZER,
Vice-Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
H. C. ANDERSON, Sec'y and Treas.
J. C. SCHADE, Asst. Sec'y and Treas.
C. F. FRANKLIN, Superintendent.
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Street of Company H, Third Inf. I. N. Q., Fair Ground, Indianapolis, 1901.
EDUCATE FOR BUSINESS
at the S. B. B. C. High-salaried fac- ulty. 28 year's success. Gradu- ates placed in pos- itions. Small cost, and big results. Write lor CATALOG, FREE
SOUTH BEND BUSINESS COLLEGE
BUILDING MATERIAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY Winona Lake, Indiana
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Manufacture Building Blocks, Veranda Work, Superior Concrete Drain Tile, sizes 4 to 10
Phone 30%, or cell W. C. FLUECEL, Treat. Winona Lake, Ind.
G. W. ELLIOTT INSTALLS UP-TO-DATE Acetylene Lighting and Cooking Plants
(A House Illuminated by Modern Acetylene System) installed by G. W. ELLIOTT Phone 339
R. F. D. 5 WARSAW, IND.
Troy Laundry Company
W. F. HAMM, Manager PHONE 3
213 South Buffalo Street
WARSAW, INDIANA
AKRON Milling Company
AKRON. INDIANA
Warsaw Eierator Company BUYERS AND SHIPPERS OF GRAIN
Dealers in Flour, Bran and Shorts Seeds, Coal and Wood
PHONE 325.
WARSAW, INDIANA
MRS. L. O. OYLER OPERA HOUSE MILLINERY STORE All the Latest Designs in Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats YOUR PATRONAGE INVITED Market Street WARSAW, INDIANA
The Claypool Lumber and Coal Company The Old Reliable Lumber and Coul Dealers of Kosciusko County. { Leop every article in stock for your building. CUSTOM SAWING A SPECIALTY PHONE 15 CLAYPOOL, INDIANA
Rutter's hardware
WARSAW
INDIANA
A. E. GOSHERT The Leading Grocer
PHONE 128 WARSAW, INDIANA
HARLEY BROS. General Merchandise Che Store That Serves por Best LEESBURG, INDIANA
THE PIERCETON GARAGE COMPANY
AUTOMOBILE and General Repairing of all kinds
GASOLINE AND AUTO SUPPLIES Pierceton Indiana
RED CROSS DRUG STORE F. H. GILWORTH Ons Door North of Lake City Bank
Vansaw, Indiaas
Your patronage Solicited
TOMMY THE TAILOR & SON
FINE WORK AT MODERATE PRICES
WARSAW :: INDIANA
Does Quality Appeal to You?
This Store has been in existence for Half a Century, making a record for honest merchandise and fair deal- ing. If you appreciate GOODS OF QUALITY, at Right Prices, we hope to number you among our THOU- SANDS OF SATISFIED PATRONS.
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Rurode Dry Goods Co. FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
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