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THE WINFIELD COURIER
Among the finest and best kept grocery A.B. FRENCH stores catering for publie favor is the estab- lishment of A. B. French. There is a neat and attractive appearance about the interior of the store that proves an inducement to the prospective buyer. The grocer- ies handled are as fresh and pure as money can buy. Country produce is taken in exchange at the highest market prices A free delivery is conducted for the convenience of city patrons. The building is 25x130 feet in dimensions which gives room for the large and well selected stock carried. and permits of the display of the immense variety of china, crockery and glass- ware handled. This department is an extensive one. offering the widest range of choice in Winfield. Besides dinner and tea sets and single pieces of many designs and grades, a com- plete line of glass ware and erockery is shown.as well as stand and parlor lamps, fancy cruet sets, Havelin china. decorated and plain porcelain. A stock of this kind is not only a neces- sity, but a positive benefaction in a town the size of Winfield, and Mr. French's enterprise is to be commended. He has been in business twenty-two years. having been here eighteen. He employs five clerks. He also has a bakery in connection with his business. To show the immensity of this business, he baked 100,000 pounds of flour last year ending June 30th. Mr. French was born at Summitt, near Canton. Ohio, in 1852. and was married to Miss R. L. Senter in the year 1876. They have three sons, Walter the oldest, age 23, holds the position as bill elerk for Loose Bros. Cracker factory, Kansas City, Mo. : Clar- ence age 21. is bookkeeper in his father's store and Willard. the youngest. 19 years of age. is employed by the Missouri & Kansas Telephone Co., at Wichita. Mr French has been a member of the City Council three terms, and is now serving his fourth term. Ile is a member of the A. F. & A. M .. Winfield. No. 58; K. of P .: M. W. A. and F. A. A. lodges of this city. He has passed through all the chairs of the K of P. lodge with highest honors. His extensive trade is divided between country and eity patrons, many of whom have been regular customers
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DOUGLAS. BOURDETTE
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site . the date his business began. His grocery. china woklol ery departments have grown to be very popular in Winhend and vicinity. Mr French lives at 609 North Menor street and hh Isiness is located at 801 North Main street
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No business can stand still It must A PROGRESSIVE either progress of recede, for as the CITIZEN current of events keep moving on, so it is in the affairs of trade and the firm that desires advance must embody in its management the characteristics of enterprise There is in all avenues of trade some business which bears the stamp of the enterprise of its proprietor, and which through a period of success has attained meritorious celebrity. Not that a man's enterprise alone makes a reputation but it tends to draw attention to his busi- ness The above emphasises clearly and fully the opinion of one of Winfield's leading business men. We refer to Mr Douglas Bourdette. for fourteen years he has been one of the leading and public spirited citizens of Winfield Starting in the restaurant business in 199 he has rapidly added to his business. Today he owns the two leading restaurants of the eity and is also proprietor of the well known Columbian Par lors. These parlors are unexcelled in this section of the state. I'pon entering the door. you will observe to the left the large and elegant soda fountain, to your right you see a large hand some solid glass cigar case. following on each side of the room are elegant shelving and counters of the finest workmanship while in the center of the room are three rows of very dainty and stylish tables with light fancy chairs to match, this sug-
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pe TrexComo especially if you have a young lady with. con Th. counters and shelving are resplendent with all the sweet of iste Bone of the bitter. This place is well known to the hor luntalred of Winfieldl and vicinity. but as von step thenget Off .eso four of this magnificent cafe you enter another largo wenn with which the publie is not so familiar putas tully os Interesting in its make up. it is the work gun and the bakers this room is a model of neatness and convenience. Tables closets, patent dish washers tubs, etc ..
clean and inviting. From here we went to 808 Main street. This is the restaurant where he first established business. Here fourteen years ago Mr. Bourdette laid the foundation for a fortune. The only difference in this and the one at 913 is that it is not so large but otherwise its equal. This rounded np a view of one of the most complete and best condueted business enterprises in Winfield.
Mr. Douglas Bourdette was born in Marshall county, Ill., Angust. 1963, and educated in Ohio. Ile married Miss Elen
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clean and pure smelling. Solid concrete floor clean and white. This room is 25x60 feet. the rear part being the bakery. the large steel oven with a capacity of 165 loaves occu- pies one side of this room This is the only oven of the kind in southern Kansas. Next is the large and well ventilated basement extending the entire length of the building. 140 feet. here are kept all of the supplies of the establishment. this department like the rest is kept in the best of order. Leaving this we go to the front of the building and ascend a broad. handsome stairway to the second floor. here we were ushered into a room 25x63 feet. known as the dance hall, a popular resort for the bonton during the winter seasons. It bas waxen floors as smooth as glass. On the south side stands an Adams Schaaf piano. Costly pictures adorn the walls. From here we were lead through folding doors toward the front of the building. entering another room the same size as the one just left and were greeted if possible by a still greater surprise. A large billiard hall 25x75 feet. light. airy and an excellent retreat for an hour or two of recreation. Here are two billiard and three pool tables, also a combination table of the Brunswick. Balke & Co's. make. Every table is lighted by the Brunswick, Balke & Co's. patent lamps. Every article is highly polished. not a thing lacking for comfort or pleasure. Mr. Bourdette ordered one more move. we passed through a large window onto a large veranda extending the entire width of the sidewalk which is sixteen feet The frame work of the =1' osts. girders, etc. are of steel. This veranda is covered by a French roof of the latest French pattern making it perfectly safe for a hundred people. Here you get a mag nificent view of Main street north and south.
We now returned to the cafe where Mr. Bourdette did the honors.After taking a light repast washed down by the most delicious of soft drinks, we were then escorted to 913 Main street. this is his leading restaurant and is 25x85 feet two stories high Here we were shown through the building and found the same good order prevaling. every thing neat,
Smith of Ohio in 1991. They have two children. a son and a daughter. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M. Winfield No. 5% und resides with his family in a beautiful residence on East Third street.
The subject of this sketch was born near Cam- H. T. TRICE eron. Mo .. in 1856. He remained on a farm with his parents and seven brothers and six sisters until he was twenty-one years of age. The three fol- lowing winters he taught school in the county and attended business college at St. Joseph. Mo .. during the two interven- ing summers. lle then moved to Columbia. Mo., where he took a two years' course in the law school at the Missouri
H. T. TRICE
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State University and also aided the other brothers in sending the two younger sisters to the Baptist Female College at Columbia. From Columbia he came to El Dorado. Kan .. in poor health and with little means, and while there he united with the Baptist church. and soon after moved to Latham. Kan., where he actively engaged in organizing Sunday schools over the county. This portion of the country was being set tled at that time which caused land to advance so rapidly that Mr. Trice was induced to enter the land and loan business. His business increased rapidly and soon became too extensive for the facilities there to handle his customers, when he came to Winfield and called a mass meeting at the opera house. ex- plained his methods of doing business .- which was to go east and bring eastern people to Winfield on free transportation and show them the merits of the county. This met the approval of the Winfield people. who gave him a welcome that created a jealously and opposition from the local real estate agents and caused him to meet with much opposition and in some cases misrepresentations were made which caused many peo- ple at home and abroad to form wrong opinions of him. But with a firmness of character and an an active mind. he recog- nized no opposition and for years has given transportation and spent several thousands dollars bringing people here. where he has located more people than any other man in this part of the country. On May 23d. 1900. he gave a banquet and re- union for all his customers in the county, whom he had located during the many years he has resided in Wintiekl. on the same day he had sixty-five customers here from Illinois on free transportation. As this goes to press, he is having printed two and a half tons of advertising matter. with elegant illus- trations. showing cuts of fine farms. and testimonials from every bank and minister in Winfield as to his excellent standing in this vicinity. He is also issning twenty thousand books of customers' testimonials, wherein his customers certify that they are highly pleased with their dealings with him and the land purchased. His sales have reached $200.000 the past few months and he has had about twenty-five people per week for the last twelve months here land seeking Indications are fair for his business to double after this two tons of advertising matter is distributed. Mr. Trice is an active member of the Baptist church and belongs to the K. of P . A. O. U. W. and Masonic lodges. Winfield has reason to feel proud that she numbers among her citizens one who is so active in business and who spends his time and money for the up-building of the community. In 1987 he was married to Miss Clara Morgan and they have one daughter, Ruth. eight years old. Mr. Trice is a kind father and an affectionate husband, and is appreci- ated generally as an honorable man and valued citizen to the community.
In the history of Winfield, but few institutions CATON'S MARBLE WORKS have been more closely related to the residents of our community or to the growth and upbuilding of our city, than Caton's Marble Works, having been established more than twenty years ago. Started as it was in a small way. it has kept a pace with the development of our city and is now one of the best equipped marble and granite works in the state. W. B. Caton. the senior member of the firm. has been actively engaged in the monumental business for about thirty-five years. beginning his apprenticeship at the close of the civil war, while his son Harry Caton, has been associated with him for a number of years, having served his apprenticeship under his father. and with his natural ability for the artistic part of the work, his splendid training, has done much to bringing the institu- tion up to the present standing. Both have been untiring in in their efforts to establish and maintain a reputation for the highest grade of work, and while their many customers are their best advertisement a visit to their elegant office, display rooms and shops will convince any one that their
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SAMPLE ROOM, CATON'S MARBLE WORKS
labors have not been in vain. This firm with their branch works at Wellington. Kan .. is doing a larger business than is apparent to the passerby, as they ship their work all over the state and into Oklahoma and Texas, covering a large territory in every direction. The amount of business they do gives them a decided advantage in buying. enabling them to make very reasonable prices, which together with the unsurpassed quality of their work and courteous treatment of their customers has won them success and is constantly increasing their business. They manufacture and sell everything used in beautifying and decorating the Cities of the Dead, and invite all who may be in need of any thing in their line to call on them or see one of their traveling salesmen before placing orders. The accompy ing illustration is from a photograph of one of their show rooms and gives a partial view of what they keep on hands for display.
The practice of law requires more H. C. HARGIS COUNTY ATTORNEY talent and a more extensive know ledge of detail than any other busi- ness or profession. and he who would win fame in its ranks must have specific training and make up his mind to continuous study and unceasing toil. To the man who possesses the grit to steadily work his way ahead in the legal profession, surmounting the obstacles which always face success, much eredit should be given, and the sub- jeet of this sketeh. H. C. Hargis. county attorney out-going of Cowley county. has displayed those attributes and qualitica tions which mean a continually growing clientage and suc- cessful practice. He was born in De Kalb county. Mo. Jan. H. 1866, and was educated in that state. le came to Kansas in 1887. and located at Dexter where he commenced his practice He practiced in all the State and Federal courts and gained a reputation that resulted in his election to the office of county attorney, and it was as county attorney that he took up his residence in Winfield two years ago, and has since capably discharged the duties of that responsible position. One of the stalwart republicans of Cowley county. he has always donc his part in the work of the campaigns and it was as a candi- date on that ticket that he became county attorney.
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H. C HARGIS
Personally, he is decidedly intellectual, a good conversa- tionalist, an eloquent speaker and a genial man with whom it is a pleasure to be acquainted. He enjoys the fullest confi- dence and esteem of this community. and his high standing as a legal practitioner is but a just tribute to his attainment and worth. Mr. Hargis was married Oct. 7. 1891 to Miss Gladys Larey of Maysville, Missouri. Their union has been blessed by two children. a boy and a girl, the son dying in infaney.
In fraternity matters, Mr. Hargis is prominently identi- fied with the I. O. O F. and M. W. A. orders. His office is in rooms 13-14-15 and 16 Fuller block. and his residence is at 1009 Church street.
WM MARKS
Nearly a quarter of a century ago ELI YOUNGHEM CLOTHING COMPANY when this now flourishing com- monwealth of Kansas was in its faney, and shortly after the first settlers had located in Cowley county. a young man left the
confines of the effete east to seek his fortune in the bounding and boundless west. Like thousands of others that flocked here at that period. and ever since. he was very poorly endow- ed with this world's goods, but possessed a large and overflow- ing amount of pluck and energy.and confidence in himself and the country of his adoption. This young man was Eli Young- hem. at that time eighteen years of age. His early struggles were those of all that attempted to work their way unaided in the race for wealth. But he plodded on cheerfully and stead- fastly through privations and hardships and in a few years success smiled on him. The little hole in the wall where he made his first start in Winfield became too small for the trade he had gained and more pretentious-quarters were ae- quired It soon became evident that even these would not hold pace with his increasing business and in 1878 he located in the Manning block. at that time the largest atrnetnre in the city and the pride of its population. Even today the building is one of the foremost of the town.a monument to the enterprise of one of its first citizens, Col. Manning. Twenty-five years
INTERIOR ELI YOUNGHEM CLOTHING CO'S STORE
of honest striving for success. of fair and square dealings. of personal and mercantile honor and integrity :twenty-five years 'of sturdy citizenship. in a community where men are judged by what they are and not by what they have-these sterling qualities have made Eli Younghem a most popular merchant in this line of business. His friends are legion and many of the old timers recall him as a struggling young lad. and point to him with pride as an example of what a man can do in this glorious clime of Kansas. With the rare facilities of a large cash capital and long years of experience combined. no estab- lishment of its kind is better enabled to supply the wants of its customers than that of Eli Younghem Clothing Co. Two years ago the business was incorporated under the laws of Kansas and is now being conducted under the management of Mr. Win. Marks as vice-president and general manager of the company Mr Eli Younghem still retains his interest in the business, to the promotion of which he has given the best years of his life, and attends to most of the buying in the eastern markets. It is safe to say that this establishment has no superior in this part of the state in volume and variety of high class merchandise carried The time honored principle of quick sales and small profits is strictly adhered to and accounts for the fact that no old goods accumulate, but always the newest and up-to-date fabries greet the eye of the prospective purchaser. I'nusual facilities for buying and sell- ing right. fair mindedness in all of their transactions and courteous treatment accorded to all at all times combine to make this the ideal place for all to trade. The firm thanksits patrons for the good will generously shown us in the past and bespeaks a continuance of the same in the years to come.
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In every city there are examples of those THE PIONEER STORE whose special business pursuits, whose prominence in all'matters of public enter- prise and whose records of integrity.energy and untiring industry make them objects of note, not alone in their special fields of labor but where ever exalted commercial reputation is recognized and respected. The man who works energetically for the advancement of the section in which he resides can not fail of recognition from his fellow citizens. A more striking example of the reward which always follows honest efforts. close application to correct business methods and untiring energy was never more fully exemplified than in the business career of S. H. Myton.
Thirty years ago Mr. Myton began business in Winfield with a stock of hardware and implements. There is not a merchant in Winfield today who was in buisness at the time Mr. Vyton opened up his store. so his can well be termed the pioneer store of Winfield. His business is located at No. 718- 720-722 Main street in a stone building 75x90 feet. two stories high and basement. The south room on the ground floor is occupied by the hardware. stoves. harness and saddlery de- partments. while the north room contains the implements and vehicles The second floor contains the overplus of stock from the various departments. The tin department occupies the basement. This is the largest and most complete tin shop in southern Kansas and the most skilled artisans are constantly employed in the manufacture and repair of articles in this and the harness and saddelry departments. In his implement and vehicle departments stock is not confined to any one particu- lar make but a full line from several standard manufacturers is carried. His hardware stock is complete in every detail of heavy and shelf hardware, cutlerv. etc .. as is his stock of stoves. For convenience and a more expeditions handling of goods. a modern freight elevator of the J. W. Reedy make of Chicago, connects the basement with the upper story. Aside from his store he is interested in farming pursuits, owning two fine farms consisting of 440 acres near Winfield. Mr. Myton was born in Huntington county. Pa .. July 18. 1+++. and was married in this city in 1874 to Miss Mary C. Reed. They are the parents of two girls and one boy. Mr. Myton is a member of the First M. E. church and of the .A. F. & A. M. Adelphia 110, Winfield Chapter 31 R. A. M. and Winfield Com- mandery 15 K. T. Ile resides at the corner of sth avenue and Menor street in an elegant stone residence.
DR. CORNELIUS PERRY
Dr. Cornelius Perry was born DR. CORNELIUS PERRY .hly 1., 1822 in Sharon. Conn .. of New England parentage. descendantsIfrom the original Puritans his ancestral pride being mainly, that his maternal grandfather was a friend of Washington and a recipient of a visit from him at Hartford. Conn .. when on his way to ( ambridge. Mass .. in the early his- tory of the American Revolution. The loss of his father when 13 years of age and the death of his mother when 18, forced him ont in the world to hew out his fortune. After serving as clerk in an iron smelting works. he commenced the study of medicine, and after a pupilage of four years graduated, having received his medical education in Berkshire Medical College and in the New York City University. Practicing medicine in New Jersey for seven years, where he found his wife, Miss Eney M. Swayze, and to whom he was married on May 10th. 1848 at Trinity church. New York: he moved to Ilinois in 1853 and purchased wild lands, the improvements of which and the mercantile business occupied his years until 1882. Then suf- fering greatly from rheumatism. he sought a more congenial climate and found it in "Sunny Southern Kansas," Stopping at Genda Mineral Springs he obtained a complete recovery by the use of its medicinal waters, and was so pleased with the climate that he determined to locate himself in the vicinity. choosing Winfield as a place of residence for himself and family. where he has now resided some is years. during which time he became one of the directors of the Winfield National Bank and in the fall of 1891 was made president of the same Severing his relations with the bank in the fall of 1899, he now occupies himself in the care of his farms, having survived with his wife their "Golden Wedding" some two years or more. He does not consider himself entitled to a prominent place in these records. having been neither a "City Father" nor a very efficient co-worker in the building up of our pleasant lit le city. his property interests being elsewhere, but he will not refuse this little biography as he is gratified by the asso ciation of his name with those whose history is given in these annals.
Mr. Root carries one of the largest W. C. ROOT'S CASH SHOE STORE and best assorted stock of hoots, shoes and slippers this market has seen for many . day. Manufacturers of footwear are turning ont such a variety of styles, colors and quality, that to enumerate them here is impossible. but by calling at Mr. Root's store you can see them in their magnifi- cent splendor. The ladies especially will find dainty shoes in
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tan and black of any size or quality desired. And as for tiny shoes for children, the styles are quite beyond ns to deseribe. Gents' shoes in patent black or tan leather. or for heavy serv- ice: plow shoes. rubber boots and shoes. and boots for the hunter. cattle driver. ete .. are kept here and displayed in a manner that shows an eye for business as well as for artistie taste Among his leading and well known brands are the Queen Quality for ladies and the Stetson, a popular brand for the men Mr. Root also runs a repairing department in con- nection with his store, and has employed at the head of this department one of the most skillful and artistie cobblers in the west Mr. Root needs no introduction to the people of Win- tield. as he has lived here for the past twenty years. He was born in Castleton. Vt .. Dee. 18, 1851, and is a graduate of the Boston High schools. Was married May 14. 1879. to Miss Lenora Coldwell daughter. of Judge C. Coldwell. to whom were born two children. Anne Bowen Root and Colbert Cold- well Mrs. Root died in 1886, and in 1890. Mr. Root married Mrs. Jennie C. Boyer. Mr. Root is a member of the Presby- terian church and one of its elders. He is also a member of the A. F. & A. M .. Winfield. No. 5>. Past Worshipful Master. and a member of the A. O U. W .. M. W. A and R. A. He was president of the Chautauqua Assembly in 1897-98. and sinee that time has served as one of its direetors.
the brightest hues. honse plants. bedding plants, etc., are here in such endless profusion. that the observer is overwhelmed
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