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dent of the Rossetti Circle. the largest literary organization in Winfield and one of the largest in the state. She possesses those beautiful traits of womanly character which have given her a promiment place in Winfield society. She is an affec- tionate wife, a kind and loving mother and a woman of rare intellectual ability. Mrs. Caton shed many bitter tears after her arrival in the far west the land of the grasshopper, the coyote and the drought. but so dear to her has become the beautiful town, and so pleasant her social relations that she thinks she would needs shed more should she he called upon to leave Winfield, now.
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W. B. CATON Photo by Dresser
Do you know him? Yes. Nearly everyone W. B. CATON within a radius of a hundred miles know him as one of the most substantial business men of Winfield. During the boom days of Kansas, even his whiskers expanded to keep pace with the unbounded prosper- ity of the times. The illustration only goes to show the many possibilities of Kansas climate and its environments. Mr. Caton is the senior member of the Caton Marble Works, a kind. genial, pleasant gentleman, straight forward and honest in all his dealings with his fellowmen. He was born in Delaware
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W. B. CATON'S RESIDNECE Photo by Dresser
county, Ohio, October 24, 1847. When quite young. he with his parents moved to the state of Missouri, where he was one of the foremost to respond to the call of his country in 1861; first enlisting in Capt. Reed's company, a local organizatlon and later as bugler in Co E.2nd. Mo Vol. Cavalry, known generally as "Merrill's Horse," in which he served until October 1865 when he was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn , reaching home just in time to celebrate his eigh- teenth birthday. The following spring he secured a position with as apprentice in the marble works of Boonville, Mo. In 1869, he was married to Miss Julia Blankenmeister of Boon-
ville, Mo. Five children were born to them, Harry A. the
eldest, being junior partner of the firm. In 1879, he with his
family joined the caravan headed for Southern Kansas, land- ing one beautiful October day in Winfield which place has
since been their home. Mr. Caton is a member of the A O. U.
W., M. W. A and (. A. R. and resides at 1702 Millington street.
GEORGE W. HARGIS maxim that will be pointed out as "Honor waits at labor's gate," is a
an incentive to hard work. It is
especially applicable to the members of the legal profession,
for in no other sphere is a greater reward offered than to the lawyer, who, by unceasing study and continuous application, earns for himself a standing among the legal fraternity. The
success hasimparted to the profession an importance that is vast fund of knowle lge and experience necessary to command flattering to its members the Cowley county bar and among them we are pleased to Many able men grace the ranks of
mention Mr. George W. Hargis, of the firm of Hargis & Hargis.
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THE CATON BUILDING As it will Appear when Completed to be Occupled by them with their Monumental Worka
GEO. W. HARGIS l'hoio by Dresser
He has been absorbed in law for over fifteen years. He was born in DeKalb county, Mo .. January 15, 1861, and received his education in the State University of that state. He was admitted to the bar in Nov., 1887, at Maysville. Mo , practicing in Missouri for two years, after which he went to Arkansas City and practiced there for three years. His itinerate nature then led to Blackwell where he remained eighteen months and then took his departure to Dexter. where he practiced for three and one-half years. Last but not least, he came to the enterprising city of Winfield. He remained one year and returned to Arkansas City until the first of this year when he came back to Winfield and went into partnership |with his brother in rooms 13-14-15-16, Fuller Building where he is still to be found. By some chance, we know not whether to call it misfortune, he has escaped the fatal darts of Cupid and still remains a single man He belongs to the l. O. O. F. and Re- becca lodges. We take this opportunity of saying that the firm of Hargis & Hargis is reliable and capable in every sense of the word, and those who have law cases of any description will not regret their choice by employing this firm.
W. H. DAWSON
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ADDISON F. SMITH
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OFFICERS OF TOHEE TRIBE NO. S, I O. R. M. Photo by Dresser
E. C. BUCK Photo by Dresser
IMPROVED ORDER OF KED MEN The history of the Improved Order of Red Men is so closely identified with that of our Republic as to make it of fascinating interest to all Americans. The traditions of the order trace its history to those patriotic societies which existed prior to the birth of the Republic. Nearly all the leaders of the Revolutionary move- ment were members of some secret council. The first organiza- tion of Red Men was known as the Sons of Liberty. As early as 1765 it was a powerful factor in those great events which finally crystalized into the Declaration of Independence and the United States of America. The pages of our country's history are interspersed with many incidents relating to its existence, prominent among which is the world famed "Boston Tea Party." To the Improved Order of Red Men, the oldest organization in our land of purely American origin and teach- ing, should be given the proud privilege of handing down to posterity the priceless heritage of freedom. Tohee Tribe No. 8, was instituted November 26th, 1891, with Joe Fairbanks as Sachem and Frank Berkey as Chief of Records. The present
membership of the Tribe numbers 155 and is still growing. Among its members are many of the best business and pro- fessional men of our city. Not only is the order of this city honored by worthy men, but all over the United States where- ever this lodge exists, men of the highest rank are numbered among its members. Hon. Chauncy DePew is a 'member of the order and delivered the memorial oration at Mt. Vernon, in 1899, commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the death of Washington, he whose memory the Red Men revere as that of a brother. The motto of the order is "Freedom, Friendship and Charity." Freedom in honor of thatTrace which roamed the forests, the plains and the hills, all of which were as free to them as is the air to the eagle. Friend- ship, which commemorates the unswerving loyalty which the Indians maintained as a noble and unselfish affection for· him to whom it was pledged, and charity, that;charity, "Which needs not to be sought, Waits not for want to plead, But seeks the duty, Nay, prevents the need.
What greater mark of esteem and ADDISON F. SMITH confidence can the citizens of a.com- munity show to one of their fellow- men, than to elect him county treasurer, a position requireing a man of undoubted integrity and more than average ability. Mr. Smith never sought office prior to the campaign of 1900, having always been content with life as a farmer. ~ He was born in Deleware county, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1848. From there he removed with his parents to Michigan, where they remained for five years, after which, when Mr Smith was eleven years old, they moved to Iowa, where he received his education. In 1871, Mr. Smith came to Cowley county, and was so favorably impressed with this country, that he has remained here for the past thirty years, following the occupation of a farmer until, as before stated,he was elected to office. His farm is one of the hest in the county, it consists of 440 acres and is located eight miles northeast of Burden. He also has 175 head of stock. Mr. Smith ehose for his life partner, Miss Phoebe J. Appel. They were married in Peoria, Iowa, Aug. 10, 1871, and immediately came west to take up their residence. They are the parents of three children, one girl and two boys. Mr Smith is a member of the M. E. church of this city and belongs to the A. O. U. W. His residence is 1411 South Fuller street.
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Residence of H. E. Silliman Residence of C. M. Gay
Residence of J. W. Skinner
An industry in Winfield which has done,
A. A. ATKINSON and is doing much to advance the stand- ard of dress, as represented by fashion- able and well fitting custom-made garments for gentlemen, is that conducted by Mr. A. A. Atkinson. There is nothing so unseemingly as a misfit suit of clothes; while, on the other hand, a perfect fit gives to the wearer, in either society or business, a distinct and evident air. Among the patrons of Mr. Atkinson will be found the correct dressers of Winfield, men who appreciate the best, latest and most fashionable A wide choice in foreign and domestic fabrics is shown to select from, and the most critical and fastidious will find no difficulty in obtaining just what is desired. Prices are always reason- and fits guaranteed. He succeded his father in the tailoring business in 1889, who was for years one of the most fashionable tailors of the state. Mr. Atkinson received
MIR. CASSIUS M. GAY MECHANICAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERT
Built and operated the first ice plant in Winfield which later he sold to J. P. Baden. remaining in management of the same up to January 1,
1901 Under his design and directions the ice plant and pro- duce cold storage business was succesfully extended to the present large proportion. The exceptional success of this en- terprise under his management has justly won for him the confidence and admiration of the citizens who have the success of Winfield institutions at heart. Two years ago he secured the beautiful wooded tract on the Walnut river now known as Pastime park, and converted it into a beautiful pleasure park, with grand pavilion, restaurant, swings, etc. He then bought the excursion steamer Olympia and brought her overland from
A. A ATKINSON Photo By Dresser
a thorough education in this line from his father, and special attention was given to cutting. Being a thorough student of his profession combined with his fifteen years experience. has given him the ability to execute work in a first class manner, There is a certain up-to-date finish and stylish appearance about the work turned out from these parlors, which is inde- scribable, but at the same time makes every difference in the impression of a costume. His taste is unquestioned. and every order is filled under his personal supervision. It is considered the only first class up-to-date shop in Winfield. Mr. Atkinson is well known to the fashionable "400" of this and adjoining counties, and receives many orders from other cities and towns. He is not only a good tailor, but an honest and conscientious one. Agreeable and pleasant to do business with, and reliable in every. sense of the word He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1864, receiving his edu- cation in Missouri and Kansas. And was married to Miss Mav Aberding of Winfield in 1896. He is a member of the A. O U. W. and M. W. A. His business is in the rear of the Winfield National Bank building, 105-7 West 9th Ave., and re- sides at 1311 south Mansfield street.
C. M. GAY
Photo by Dresser
the northern lakes and placed her on the Walnut river. And now the people who ona balmy summer evening. while enjoy- ing a trip on the beautiful steamer. sing the praise of Mr. Gay. He believes there is a time for play as well as work and at all gatherings he is the center of attraction. he is of such a jovial nature, a leader of all games of innocent amusement that he is an indispensible quantity at all gath rings in Winfield. Mr. Gay bears the reputation of being strictly a family man, and well may he be as no man is blest with a more interesting or devoted family. Since January 1. Mr. Gay while still making Wintield his headquarters has accepted a position with one of the largest engineering concerns of the country as contracting. consulting and erecting engineer This being the same po- sition he resigned in 1890, and which he has now stepped into again with added responsibilities. wider territory and greater emolument. Mr Gay was born in Erie county, Pennsylvania. Nov. 17. 1862. He received his education in Westfield, and Buffalo, New York, and was married in Chicago, September
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20, 1885, to Miss Julia I. Fessenden. They are the parents of two girls and four hoys. In fraternal societies Mr. Gay is a member of the A. F. & A. M. Scottish Rites 32. Royal Ar- canum, and of the Royal League. He has a fine residence at 502, east eighth. avenue where he resides.
CAPT F. G. POWERS Photo by Dresser
ARLINGTON HOTEL
A large handsome two story stone structure, located on the northwest corner of Ninth Avenue and Loomis
street two blocks east of Main, and about equal distance from
the four depots. Well screened from mosquitoes and flies, broad stone walks, commodious offices and excellent water, makes this hotel a favorite retreat for a day, week or month holiday. This is the recognized Sunday-stop-over for numer- ous travling men. The Arlington enjoys the wide famed dis- tinction of being the leading dollar and twenty-five cent per day house of all Southern Kansas. A really first class house. not a Caravansari such as is spoken of in the good book of Genesis. but a home like-resort where peace and quietness bid welcome to the hungry and weary. The table being a special feature, is always ladened with choice food. properly cooked, and served in good style. Twenty-three nice clean, large rooms. nicely furnished, thoroughly ventilated from a sanitary standpoint, have been the means of producing sweet sleep to the thousands of both home and transient people. I he office, dining room and parlors are large and well appointed. Mine host, Captain F. G. Powers a pleasant, courteous gentleman is the landlord who has conducted this popular establishment for the past five years and we are proud to say that his guests, with one voice, agree that he is particulary adapted to the position he now fills. This, of itself. is sufficient guarantee that the Arlington is now under better management than it has ever
been before. Captain Powers has been a resident of Kansas for the past thirteen years, coming here from South Bend, Indiana, July 20, 1884, he purchased a fine tract of land of 240 acres in Richland township this county, he at once built a
house and moved his family here the following November. were he spent five years in improving and making it one of the best farms in the county. After his election to the legislature he then came to Winfield two years later he took charge of the
Bon Ton Hotel. This he sold in 1898, and bought a handsome
residence on the corner of Eleventh avenue and Loomis street,
where he lived until he leased the Arlington Hotel and at the
expiration of this lease on the first of the present year he
bought the property He has served the county twice in the lower house of the legislature 1893-5, one of the terms being the famous Douglas regime. The Captain is a thorough re-
publican in politics and does not care who knows it. During the Civil war he served his country with distinction and honor as a member of Company D. 112th. N. Y .. Vol. Inft. Capt.
Powers was born in Western New York, August, 2nd, 1834, married to Mrs. Louise Babcock of New York, eighteen years ago. At the time of the marriage Capt. Powers had two children by a former marriage a son and a daughter now living in N. Y. Mrs. Powers has one son by a former marriage Dr. F.
J. Bowen a practicing physician of Mount Morris, now Livingston County. N. Y. The Captain and his wife have been blessed by one daughter Bessie. a handsome little Miss of fourteen summers. Capt and Mrs. Powers are members of the M. E. church. The Capt. is also a member of the A. F. and A. M Winfield 58. Chapter No. 15. R. A. M., G. A. R., and Select Friends.
J. A. HUDSON Photo by Dresser Winfield, as our souvenir shows, has firms J. A. HUDSON of various kinds that have built up exten- sive lines of trade; but none of them will surpass the retail grocery establishment of Mr. Joseph A. Hudson of 705 East Seventh street. There is perhaps no mer- chant in Cowley county better known to the people than Mr. Hudson. Eighteen years ago he began as a clerk in the gro- cery store of McGuire Bros., of this city, four years later he opened up business for himself, and for the past fourteen years has catered to the best trade in Winfield and surround- ing country. llis is strictly a high class grocery house, only the very latest, best and freshest of everything pertaining to
the grocery line being carried. While perhaps it is not the largest stock in the city it probably is the most varied and se. lect. The building is large, light and airy. he has a floor space of 2564 square feet and every available foot of this space in use, while good taste and long experience has taught him the art and advantage of displaying his goods in the most at- tractive manner. Every article has been selected with a care-
ful regard for quality and purity and by courteous and prompt
attention he has succeeded in attracting a most flattering
trade. He enjoys a fine trade necessitating the service of a number of assistants and clerAs Two delivery wagons are kept busy from early morn till late at night. prompt delivery being one of the features of this house Like most grocery houses now adays Mr. Hudson carries a full and complete line
of chewing and smoking tobacco. all the choice and leading brands of cigars, pipes, etc., etc. There are good reasons why this house should be and is superior to many others of like and kind, first. Mr. Hudson's whole business life has been devoted to this particular line, therefore thoroughly posted in the gro- cery business. a man of fine business qualifications, honorable
and upright in all his dealings; knows the wants of all his
patrons and the community. his place is kept neat and clean,
everything shows a methodical system of doing business. Mr.
Hudson has in connection with his store, one of the neatest and cleanest butcher shops in the city. Which of course is one of the greatest necessaries of life for the sustenance of the human system. Good fresh meat of the finest quality should be eaten and none other, and there need be no fear of getting any but just such meat if you patronize this shop. The place is neatly fitted up with refrigerators as well as all other ap-
purtenances necessary to a first class butcher shop. On all sides are to be found quarters of choice beef while the mutton lamb and veal are of the finest. and the cutting is skillfully and artistically done. Mr. Hudson was born in Canada. August 7th, 1863, came to Kansas when a child and here re
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ceived his education. In 1884 he married Miss losie Haines of Girard, Kansas. He is a member of the A: F. & A. M. Win- field No. 58, andA. O U. W., his place is 705 East Seventh street and his residence 707 East Se _ enth street.
H. E. SILLIMAN citizens came from grand old illinois and In the early days of Kansas many of her
were representatives of the best class of citizens of that great state, With clean hands and pure hearts they cast their lots in the fertile and inviting west. and have given character and tone to the citizenship of our common- wealth. Prominent among these early settlers is Mr. H. E. Siltiman who was born in Medina Township. Peoria county, Illinois. August 8. 1847, and came from the old homestead to Winfield, Kansas. March 20. 1850. In Illinois he followed the occupation of farming and stock raising. and teaching school during the winter. He was married September 2, 1873 to Miss Agnes E. Hall of Lawn Ridge. Marshall county, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Silliman are the parents of four children: Bert J. book-keeper of the Winfield National bank, Grace E. wife of E. W. Bruington of Pawnee. Oklahoma Territory, W. Amy who is at home attending High School and the Winfield Col- lege of Music, and Howard E. who died in infancy and is bur- ied in the I'nion cemetery. Ever since locating in Winfield Mr. and Mrs. Silliman have resided at 1300 Loomis street, a ent of their home appears in this issue Mr. and Mrs. Silliman became members of the First Baptist church soon after they came to Winfield and have always given it their hearty sup- port Mr. Silliman is now serving his third term as Church
Clerk. Mr Silliman. being handicapped by a delicate consti- tution has never been able to take that active part in public affairs that he would have wished. is now a representitive of the second ward in the city council and president of that body. He assisted in organizing the Winfield Chautauqua Assembly. and one of the public acts to which he looks back with great satisfaction in the part he took in locating it in Island Park. Being on a committee with Dr. M. L. Gates they made a close serntiny of the then but little known grove and became satis- fied that it was superior to Riverside, which had till that time received ther support. for this purpose, and also as a City Park. They used their influence to have it selected, and many of the prophesies of that day have now become realities. Mr. Silliman assisted in organizing the Union Street Railway and was its first vice-president. He was director and vice- president of the Winfield National Bank from 1893 to Jannary 1901. He served as trustee of the Ottawa University a number of years and was president of the board of Trustees one term. Having lived most of his life on a farm he has given his at- tention mostly in a business way to real estate and now owns several fine farms. among which is a two section ranch on Grouse Creek that is one of the best in the country. Mr. Silliman is held in high esteen by all who know him. he is influential hoth in business and church matters. and has done much to promote the progress and well being of Winfield, for which his many friends will ever be grateful.
PROF. A. H. LIMERICK Secretary Winfield Chautauqua Assembly Dresser Photo
J. W. SPINDLER
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PROF. JOHN W. SPINDLER The Winfield city schools are at present and have been for ten years under the able management of Prof. John W. Spindler, superintend- ent. Prof. Spindler is recognized as a man well qualified by experience and training for this important position. He has been in the educational work for fifteen years. He is a native of Ohio, was born in Pickaway connty, May 11. 1850, After finishing the common schools he attended and graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, and is a post- graduate of the Cincinnati college. Prof. Spindler is gifted in a high degree with the ability to impart knowledge, and has few equals as a manager of schools and the result of his work has been most satisfactory, as is shown by the number of years he has held the position and by the prosperous condition of the schools. His thorough qualifications as an educator and unsurpassed ability as a disciplinarian has been the great source of the Winfield city schools success. He has under his supervision. the five different schools in the city and the twenty-seven teachers employed. Prof. Spindler is admired and respected by all those under his supervision as well as by the parents and citizens of the community. Every pupil in the schools have learned to respect and love him and to real- ize that his attitude towards them is for the betterment of their condition and the upbuilding of their character. Since Prof. Spindler has been superintendent of the schools, they have made rapid growth both in the course of study; and in the management, and many new and valnable features have been added. The citizens of Winfield feel justly proud to have as worthy a gentleman at the head of their educational de- partment as Prof. Spindler. He was married in 1897 to Mellia C. Zook of this city. they have one daughter. Gretchen. 9 years old. Mr. Spindler is a member of the Masoni> lodge Winfield No. 54 and of the First M. E. church. He lives at No. 1212 Menor street and his office is in the Central school building.
Residence of H. T. Trice __. . : Photo, by Dresse
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J. A. SIMPSON
DR. -. B. PARK, (deceased )
J. L. M. HILL
Winfield. like Rome. "was not huilt in a J. A. SIMPSON day." Its present substantial appearance, the construction of its business houses, palatial residences and cozy homes has been the work of years and reflects great credit upon the enterprise of its citizens. While not on the boom. the numerous buildings now in course of construction and alteration show a remarkably substantial condition and steady growth of the city. Taken as a whole. few cities of its size compare in appearance with Winfield. Our courthouse, brick business houses. and many of our residences were constructed along the advanced lines of architectural beauty, with a result that is not only pleasing to the eye. but insures stability After all. the chief responsibility in creating a city rests on the contractors and builders. Let money he spent ever so lavishly, let the plans of world renown d archi- tects be followed, if the contractors work be faulty and the material used of poor quality, both money and plans avail noth- ing. Honest, reliable and painstaking contractors and build- ers should consequently be appreciated in any community and among men of this class in Winfield whose work is a monu- ment to their ability is Mr J. A. Simpson. As he has been in this business thirty-five years he is, therefore, well experiene- ed and adapted to his profession. He keeps between ten and fifteen men constantly in his employ. Mr Simpson was born in county Fermangh, Ireland. and there learned his trade and at the age of twenty-one came to America. From New York he went direct to Rutland. Vt .. where he remained for three years. He then came west as far as Carthage. Mo . where he remained
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