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SCHMIDT'S .GREENHOUSE. Photc Dy Dresser by the spectacle so imposing. Also bulbs, flower and garden seeds, wire designs and faney baskets are features of this bus-
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What a dreary old world this would be if SCHMIDT'S GREENHOUSE we were all bound by eold. stern duty. with nothing to interest us or attract our attention from the paths of every days toil and strife. Hf our lives were converged by duty alone. it is feared that the affinity between human beings would be lack - ing. but this is not the condition. This world is a symposium of immunity and beauty. Nature has endowed her with every thing that is gratifying to the human tastes. so we are not bound bylthe chains of duty alone. but life instead is a sweet strain of freedom and song. And we have among us people whose delight is to present nature in all her loveliness. and among that number is Mrs. Charles Schmidt. proprietoress of the Schmidt Greenhouses. These are the largest and most complete greenhouses in Southern Kansas. Mrs. Schmidt has shown by the way in which this greenhouse is stocked and arranged that she hasa natural ability and love for the business. .. A thing of beauty is a joy forever." is a very common phrase and its truth is demonstrated by a glance on the interior of this enterprise. There is revealed to you a sight most beautiful which be com 's a joy everlasting. Roses, lilies, violets, pansies. blossoms of every description from the most delicate tints to
iness. A vast assortment of flowers from which are obtained the ent flowers is a particular attraction. The floral depart- ment is an ably condneted one and shipments are made all over the country. asfar east as New York. Aside from this depart- ment, Mrs. Schmidt engages in the production of garden veg- etables which has proven a flattering suecess. Lettuce. niee and erisp.can be had the year round. Also onions. radishes and other small garden truck are furnished the market at all seasons. This greenhouse was founded fourteen years ago on a small seale. but with each succeeding year, it has continued to grow until today it stands second to none in Kansas. It requires 7.500 square feet. of glass to cover the building in which the flowers and vegetables are propogated. To conduet a greenhouse properly requires an almost ineredible amount of labor and expense. Each bulb has to be cared for in its own partienlar way. plants have to be set and reset, accord- ing to the season. the building must be ventilated to the exaet temperature, and many other features that are minute in form but must be cared for with attention. With long experience and unsurpassed facilities, Mrs. Schmidt is enabled to meet every requirement and holds a position in the front ranks of the trade that does credit to herself and the city. She is a
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Southerner by birth, having been born in South Carolina. February 8. 1844. She received a good education in that state and was married to Charles Schmidt at Columbia. South Car- olina. May 16. 1861. There has been born to them seven children, six boys and one girl. all of whom are grown. Mrs. Schmidt is a member of the Presbyterian church. Iler resi- dence and business is located at 301 Andrews street, which is one of the most magnificent and ideal homes in the city
JKYGER URNITURE CO!
KYGER FURNITURE CO'S STORE
The above firm is the oldest estab- KYGER FURNITURE & UNDERTAKING COMPANY lished business of its kind in the city and is worthy of special men- tion. The furniture store is located at No. 912 Main street, and the un- dertaking department occupies rooms at No. 1014 Main street. It stands in the front ranks of the leading commercial enter- prises in the city and is in every sense of the word a metropol- itan concern. Their elegant line of furniture occupies two floors and basement 25x140 or 7,000 square, feet having the larg- est floor space given exclusively to the display of furniture of any concern in Southern Kansas, and is always filled with the
most elegant and up-to-date line offfurniture over brought li this city. While they make a specialty high grad. modrun and always have on their floors the very latest duro- their buyer visits the big furniture exhibitions of Chlesen and Grand Rapids somi-annually, and so keeps in touch gry ink .newest styles and patterns, yet they carry a line of low pricel furniture which can be bought for less fibre of the sim that any place in the city It would be impossibleto items even a small portion of the batofsomu mmifurent this house, the stock ta Lage and the variety so great from the chicypri to in most expensive, so we will eles do mijn : ture with the suggestion that soo pal and see for yourself
tensive undertaking business Man m flus line few houses in Southem hatt an better equipped for embalm with. com dueting of funerals They have & bacon 20ed undertaker's wagon. also not to gne -; rubbertired hearses in the Tan @ Karens Mr. E. O. Kyger, who has chung. I dag. partment has been in activemeine in Winfield. for the past se lenteen vorterend al a member of the I O O Find Masom fraternities. He is a graduate of Ia ( mobiel College of . Embalming and is a Ueensed et balmer by the Kansas State Board of Health also the Oklahoma Territorial Board of Health. His education and training in this line makes him thoroughly proficient in the duties of an undertaker and emballer So with a man so competent at the helm of a business so completely equipped with all the modern conveniences. it is no wonder that this firm has attained the foremost position it now holds in the undertaking profession in Winfield. The Kyger Furniture and I n dertaking Co .. owns and operates a large furniture and undertaking establishment at Blackwell. Okla .. with P. M. Kyger as man ager. When in need of anything in the above described lines, you will do well and save money by calling on the Kyger Furniture and Undertaking Company.
T. F. Axtell was born in T. F. AXTELL Dammonsport. N Y .. Sept 4. 1×36. and was married to Miss Eliza Andrews of Brooklyr. N Y in 1871. He came to Winfield twenty two years ago and for the past sixteen carsolas been engaged in the undertaking bushes II undertaking establishment Is a large fin story building covering 1.950 square feet of ground. and was designed especially for this business. It is arranged with an office in front. fitted up with suitable office furniture and a profusion of beauti ful flowers and palms. Back of this is a store room where coffin- and caskets ranging in all sizes and qualities. also metallic cases in all sizes. are arranged so as to be quick , and easily shown. Traveling men say that Mr. Axtell carries The largest stock of funeral supplies of any firm in the state. The second floor is fitted as a repository for coffins and to Wetbed by the largest and most perfect elevator in the av To delivery wagon shown us is as complete and handsomea vehide as can be found anywhere. wille Uis Two hearts are models of beauty and elegance. the black one Busting fit while the white one is superior. if you heard inthe He has a span of black horses kept especially, foo 100 polare
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bad Laty parcon dot dot is the pride of the city. (road to mess insescrione of the age and one that saves a afinf ibu major odberassment and inconvenience is Teure to Des crediferien! It is what is known as the steel pra webrakk, jobber tired, which entirely dispenses win The mostlo_ Roi rowding of pall bearers carrying TRE mb Comweb Teras and small hall ways: it also oleurs grossstadty Mir purpose of a bier at home or in Another invention which Mr. Venir 120 nido [56 hte vg-mness, and one which goes a long 0% covel d Espe lling the idea that many persons are buried aber wie isto be powering device by which the coffin is besara Teto the greve without the possibility of the remains hong msarranged vo 10: ned to one side. This machine dis- penses entirely with The old time use of ropes and straps. Mr. Aute lisa graduat, of of Kansas City Embalming College. class of Isss. and of the Champion College of Embalming. Kansas city class 19 -. He is also a licensed embalmer by The Kansas State Board of Health. He is a consistent member of the First Baptist church and is a member in good standing in each of the following lodges: A. F. & A. M . Adelphi No. 110. A. O. V. W. and the Red Men. His residenee is at 1017 Church street and his undertaking establishment at the rear of the opera house.
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There is not a man in business CHARLES F. HOLMES in this city, probably. who en- joys a larger circle of aequaint- no than cha- ! Holmes, whose grocery. livery and coal Luisito . ba its full share of country and city patronage. A careful Fefer and a rehable business man. Mr. Holmes has the T. cotat on of handling the best in the market at the lowest possoon i tent ait rgond fick His grocery store which is 100,1001at for south Main treet. in a brick structure two He had @opo tt ip dimensions, comprises every- Com fle ge of ffer altaple groceries, fine teas, coffees. cellbes table In non - Line canned goods of all kinds, butter. Dec. . and palesttables and fruit in season. This Table/o ob Ti fon tion of being the proper place to
vast patronage which Imco omb teilen enterprising methods, sterling Hope you really con ampli for to the interest of the trade. any protected By giving good your copd barre moisisje csenting goods. the grocery house To Bia box- 20 ble reputation in this commun
ity. He has in connection with his grocery a flour and feed department, where is kept all the leading brands and grades of flour. manufactured in this and other cities. hay by the ear load. bran. chop feed. etc. He makes a specialty of delivering all groceries and feed at the door of his customers within a · few minutes after the order is given, which adds to making this establishment very popular with the people. Immediately back of the grocery store and facing Eleventh street. is loeat- ed the coal office and bins. This is a substantial building two stories high and 140x140 feet in dimensions. Here is found hard coal, soft coal and all kinds of best screened coal. He makes it a part of his business to sereen every ton. because he knows what will please the people. The fact that a patron finds what he wants in this line and receives what he pays for has gained for Mr. Holmes a liberal patronage and enviable popularity both in the city and country. He keeps in stoek Pennsylvania anthracite. Deming. Canon City. Peacock. Weir City, Fronterac. MeAllister. Pittsburg and Quita. Aeross the street and facing the eoal office is located Mr. Holmes' splendid livery harn, which is one of the best in Southern Kansas. The building covers a space of 19,000 square feet and is modern in every detail. He has twenty-five head of horses, young. well bred and gentle and are especially noted for their various gaits. The carriages, buggies, traps. ete .. etc .. are new and of standard make, while the harness and trappings are clean and bright. This stable is extensively patronized hy people who find the turnouts most satisfactory and the proprietor. pleasant and accommodating. He employs for drivers and grooms sober and reliable men. who emulate their employer's ex- ample of politeness and care. This barn is patronized by reg- nlar boarders and transient teams on account of the good care they receive. Mr. Holmes employs in his different businesses a foree of fifteen men, who are a most competent and eourt- eous set of assistants. He owns all the property on which his enterprises are located: also his residenee, which is located one block west of the store. As a business man and eitizen, Mr. Holmes ranks among the foremost in this community, and is always identified with any enterprise. tending to improve and advanee the welfare and interests of the city. He isa native of the Hoosier state. and was born in the year 1857, but has lived in Winfield and been in business twenty-two years. He was in business five years before he came to this eity. He was married in 1841 and is the father of two girls.
HON. A. M. JACKSON
Winfield while not exactly a poli- HON. A. M. JACKSON tical center. has like all other Kansas towns furnished her quota of statesmen and legal talent. and the people are proud to say
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that every man who has been elected or appointed from this city to any position whatever, has redounded to the city's credit. Within the last three months Winfield has done her self proud by placing in office two of her most distinguished citizens. one by appointment and one by the popular voice of the people. Judge Pollock. a most worthy gentleman. re- ceived the appointment of state supreme judge, while the people of the third congressional district made the Hon, A. M. Jackson their representative in our national congress. Judge Jackson is a democrat "dyed in the wool and a yard wide." but that does not keep even the republicans of Winfield. as well as his entire district. from feeling elated over his success. Of course they would have prefered one of their owu party. but if it must be a democrat let it be one from Winfield and one of their most honored and respected citizens. All parties feel satisfied that Judge Jackson will work honestly and faith- fully for the best interest of his country and constituency re- gardless of party lines. Judge Jackson is one of the promi- nent attorneys of the state. none stand higher professionally
publiean, but as dsual the Mblys onthe god frith fly jag color- On July 19. Ias he wa marriedto Miss Lydia Robie of Bath. N. Y. Both the Judge and Mrs hickson are deserved !! popular in the highest social circles in the city.
Among the numerous secret societies. The WINFIELD MASONRY Masonie takes the lead and is represented by Symbolie. Capitular and Chivalrie Masonis and the order of the Eastern Star. As in al communities, so in this city. the history of the Masonic lody dates from the beginning of what is now the beautiful city of Winfield. In the early part of 1822 a lodge 1. D. was organ ized and October 17th of the same year. Adelphi Lodge No. 110 the oldest lodge in the city was duly chartered. Three year. later. October 20. 187. Winfield Chapter No. 31. Royal Arch Mason was constituted. while Winfield Commandery No. 1. Knights Templar dates its existence from November 11. 15? This body is owner of the finest banner in the United State-
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or socially. It is sufficient evidence that he is a natural orator of unusual power, when we learn that he is a native of the "Blue Grass State." Not only is he eloquent but logical. as well as just and honorable, his political enemies, that is the only kind he has. have never accused him of dishonorable aets in any of his campaigns. the worst charge of the opposition is. his lovalty to his party.
He was born in Kentucky, July 14, 1860, and was educated in West Kentucky College. In 1880 he was admitted to the bar at Greenville, Ky., where he began practice, and after one year came to Kansas, where he has since remained. He located in 1881 at Howard, Elk county where he speedily built up a lucrative law practice, and was elected prosecuting attorney of that county serving the term of 1891-'92, in 1892 he was elected judge of the 13th Judicial district serving in that capacity until 1897, so far it can be said that his political career is without a tarnish. His race for congress last fall was made in a district considered by the opposition safely re-
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In Isss a number of the brethren deemed it best to form another lodge, and accordingly. February 20, 1899. Winfield Lodge No. 58 was chartered In the fall of 1593. Miss Emma Fulton enlisted co-operations of the craft in the Formation of a Chapter of the Eastern Star and Queen City Chapter No LS. Order of the Eastern Star was launched into existence. May 11. 1894. The several'bodies .enumerated. under their splendid management are steadily forging ahead. all gaining in mem bership year by year. the present membership being as follows: Adelphi Lodge 72. Winfield Lodge No. 58. 159. Winfield Chap ter 89, Winfield Commandery 50. and Queen City Chapter Ist members, which includes the very best people of the comumnun ity. Winfield received more than her share in the recognition in the Grand Lodge of Kansas, having been represented h that body by Brother Frank B. Day deceased as Grand Junior Warden, W. C. Root as Grand Junior Deacon, Geo M Coplin as Custodian and finally by Henry 6. Loomis as Grand Maste of Masons in Kansas. the highest honors that can be bestowed by that body.
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KANSAS MASONIC HOME
In isbn out in the preparation of the Kansas Masonic Home it Wichha for the accomplishment of its purpose. Winfield Dodies contributol the sum of $500.00 towards furnishing the nome, of which $300 00 was raised and donated by the ladies of the Queen City Chapter, and the suite of rooms bearing the name of their chapter is the pride of the home. In addition to this. Brother Loomis, who always has been a zealous and enthusiastic worker and who now is one of the directors of the home. contributed of his own funds $500. The several bodies of this city occupy all of the third floor of the Thompson Block at the southeast corner of Ninth avenue and Church street. and the hall is spacious. comfortable. home- like in appearance and the Craft takes pride in the large collection of fine and valuable pictures which adorn the hall of the lodge room. All the bodies have plenty of work and 15 the hall is occupied by them exclusively. K R T nearly every night being occupied. Fol- lowing is the list of worthy Matrons of Queen City Chapter from its beginning: Miss Emma Fulton. Mrs. Isabella Oliver, Mrs. Lena G. Sadil. Mrs. Lizzie J. Shiv- vers, Mrs. Lottie Reed, Mrs. Myra Pixley and Mrs. Jen- nie G. C'rapster.
Present presid- ing officers and secre- taries of the Masonic bodies are: Ed. L. Byers, W. M. and B.
W. Tront secretary of Adelphi No. 110: J. B. Goodrich. W. M. and Hopkins Shivvers. secretary of Winfield lodge No. 58: A L. Dyer. H. P. and B. W. Trout, secretary of Winfield Chapter No. 31. R. A. M .: 11. C. Loomis. E. (. and B. W. Trout. recorder of Winfield Commandery No. 15 K. T. The local Craft is known far and wide not only for their work. but for their royal hospitality, the latch string of their outer door is always ont and they always greet with a warm welcome all visiting brethren who may find their way among them.
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The above named firm is among the most SHIVVERS & WILLIAMS reliable in the county. Although having been associated together only a short time. their previous acquaintance and business integrity have pushed them to the front. There is nothing that builds up a city or community so much as good reliable real estate men, who are careful and conscientions. In this particular Winfield is fortunate in having gentlemen like Shivvers & Williams in this business. These gentlemen are recognized as thoroughly reliable. as is shown by the nice business they have built up in the short time they have been associated together. It is just such work that enables them to
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give as references, any of the banks or mereantile firms of Win- field also any of the county officials. Besides buying. selling and exchanging real estate, they do a rental business. make farm loans at a very low rate of interest. They also write insurance of all kinds, including fire and lightning. tornado, life and accident, and represent a good line of companies. They do an abstract business, pay taxes. colleet rents. look after prop- erty of non-residents and give special attention to all matters pertaining to conveyancing.
R. M. WILLIAMS
Mr. Hopkins Shivvers, the senior member of the firm, was born at Champaign, Ill., Jan. 19, 1859. where he continued to live till April, 1882, when he came to Winfield on a visit, but liking the country and people he concluded to remain. He soon after learned the abstract business and sincethat time
has been almost continuously engaged in that and the real estate, loan and insurance business. There is probably no one better posted on Cowley county records than he. "Ilop" as he is commonly ealled is well known through out Cowley county, his jovial disposition and good nature make him friends wherever he goes. He is prominently identified with several of the leading lodges of the city, being secretary of Winfield lodge No. 58. A. F. & A. M., a member of Chapters 31 R. A. M. and No. 138 O. E. S., one of the managers of the M. W. A. belongs to the A O. U. W., D. of II., F. A. A. and the Red Men. Ile is also a charter member of The Caman Win- field Military Band, having continuously held the office of secretary since its organization in 1895 until last year when he was elected treasurer. He has also been clerk of the board of education of this eity the past ten years.
Mr. R. M Williams, the junior partner. is a native of the "Blue Grass State." but moved with his parents to central Illinois in 1858 while yet in his infancy. In 1874, known in this state as the "grass hopper year." he cast his lot with the people of Kansas and has never regretted it. Ile was educated at the Illinois State Normal school and for eleven years was a sneeessful teacher. For three years he was principal of the "Webster school" of the city of Winfield, during which time he won the esteem and confidence of the community at large. He also filled with eredit the principalship of the Marion. Kansas high school for two years. He has lived in Winfield four years and in November 1499, sneceeded Mr. II. A. Ton- kinson in the real estate, loan and insurance business. Mr. Williams is a genial person and any one who does business with him will find him a most affable gentleman.
These gentlemen realize that among those elements vital to the business interests of the world. none is of more impor- tanee than attention to detail, and from the very beginning of their career as a firm they have given the varied interests connected with their business, careful attention. These facts considered, it is no wonder that Shivvers & Williams have in- spired confidence and the respeet of the people. We have every reason to believe that this firm is worthy of your pat- ronage and their facilities and experience justify us in saying that any business entrusted to their care will receive prompt and careful attention. Their office is at 110 East 9th avenue
M. L. WORTMAN
Winfield has its full quota of inteli- DR. M. L. WORTMAN ligent, enterprising and energetic business men, Who sees the possi- bilities which this country, with its rich fruitful back country. presents for the creation of homes and the location of indust- ries. They are willing to devote both time and money to community advancement. Such men are termed "builders of cities," and they are rightly named. AAmong their number none has demonstrated their value to the best interests of the
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RESIDENCEOF M. L. WORTMAN
city more effectually than Dr. M. L. Wortman. He is a native of Ohio, was born in Van Wert, county. April 12, 1861. He received his early education in Ohio and Indiana in the public schools and also in Franklin eollege. at Franklin. Indiana. The careful preparation of his profession is evideneed in the fact that he is a graduate of the Beaumont Hospital Medical college, St. Louis. Mo. Seventeen years ago Mr. Wortman came to Kansas and has been a continuous resident of the Sunflower state. He located in Winfield where he practiced his profession, but which in late years, he gradually relin- quished owing to other business duties. For several years he was engaged in the mercantile business, the firm being that of Gordon & Wortman. He was a very successful merchant and had a long list of customers, but on account of the health of his wife, he retired from business about a year ago. Per- sonally, Dr. Wortman is a good townsman. imbued with a commendable spirit of pride in the advancement of citizenship. A man of sound judgment and pronounced magnetism, the weight of his influence has always been along lines which tended to the betterment of the community. As above stated, Dr. Wortman is no longer in business, but spends his time looking after his property interest, he has several fine farms in and about Cowley county. He is respected and honored by his tenants and renters and shows them every favor possible. By his honest and courteous treatment and square dealings. his patrons and friends have learned that he realizes there is something more in life to be sought after than the dollar. He was married in September. 1888. to Miss Lola Silliman of this city. Their home was made bright by one child. a boy. Dr. Wortman has a fine residence located at 1320 South Loomis street. No home in town is better equipped with the modern conveniencies than this one. But less than a year ago this home was made sad and a gloom was cast over its ocenpants by the removal from it of the much beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Wortman's suffering extended through a period of several months. For some time previous to her death. he traveled with her in search of a elimate that might restore her to health again, but of no avail. She died March 31, 1900, leav- ing besides the husband and son. the whole community to mourn her death. She was an active member of the Baptist church, having been its organist for almost fifteen years. Dr. Wortman is also a member of the Baptist church. He is a lib eral contributor and takes great interest in the Sunday school and church work in general. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M., Winfield No. 35. Winfield Chapter No. 31 R A. M .. Queen City Chapter No. 138 0. E S. and M W. A. of this city. He is also a member of the Board of Education and is one of .the board of directors of the Winfiell College of Music and president of che Winfield Chautauqua Assembly.
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