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Just about everybody in the north end knows 'Martin Nelson, proprietor of the Narrow Gauge Restaurant, at 12191/2 North Third Street. And everyone who knows him has a good word for him. He gives his customers a good meal for their money and from the fact that his business is a suc- cess it may be taken for granted that they appreciate it. He has at all times a full line of tobacco and cigars.
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HARRY ROSENTHAL, one of those enterprising young business men of whom no city has an over-supply, was born in St. Joseph, March 22, 1891. He received a thorough education in the schools of the city and after leav- ing school took up the furniture busi- ness with his father, J. Rosenthal, 307- 309-311 South Sixth street. The sub- ject of this sketch has demonstrated that he has business ability of the better sort by the material assistance which he has been to his father in building up one of the best concerns
ways given his patrons the best of workmanship and has observed the golden rule in his treatment of them. Mr. Jesberg has been in St. Joseph for thirty-one years and is one of the city's most respected citizens.
For many years John Sebus had charge of the Old Narrow Gauge place at Sixth and Messanie Streets. But ยท later he determined to change loca- tions and is now at. Second and Robi- doux Streets. He is well known to the trade for the courteous treatment he gives his patrons and seems to grow
HARRY ROSENTHAL
in this line of merchandising in the city. He is popular with his asso- ciates and admired by all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance. Fraternally Mr. Rosenthal is a K. of P.
It always speaks well for any busi- ness institution to have it said "he has been at that location for a long term of years." This applies with force to William Jesberg, the tinner, who has been at 1212 North Third Street for twenty years. He has al-
better in this respect as he grows older. His wines and liquors are al- ways kept in proper condition and served in the best manner possible.
One year ago there opened for busi- ness at 1006-1008 North Third Street Crane's Department Store. From the first it was evident that this venture was destined to be a success. The people soon showed their appreciation of down-to-the-minute business meth- ods and patronized the store liberally.
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That their confidence, manifested at the outset has not been misplaced is evident from the fact that this store's business has grown steadily from the day it opened.
FRANK J. STAEDTLER, represent- ative from the Second Buchanan County District, is a native of Ger- many. He was born July 6, 1869, and came to America with his parents in 1882. The family first located in New York, and in 1882 removed to Chicago.
the Second District in the fall of 1914 by a majority of 675. He was married to Miss Amelia Mayer in St. Joseph in 1895.
CHARLES E. ROESELE was born in Switzerland in 1844. He came to America in 1864, landing in New York City. Two years later he came on to St. Joseph and has made this city his home ever since. In 1910 he was ap- pointed bookkeeper at the city work- house, which position he still holds.
FRANK J. STAEDTLER
The following year the subject of this sketch came to St. Joseph. He was engaged as head baker at the Hospi- tal for Insane No. 2, under Dr. C. R. Woodson's supervision, in 1888, which position he held for seven years. In 1895 Mr. Staedtler engaged in the bak- ery business on his own account and has been a successful business man. He was elected representative from
He married Miss Margaret Kort, of Brooklyn, N. Y. in 1868. They have twelve children, six sons and six daughters.
RUDOLPH PHARMACY .- There is something more to the drug business than merely filling prescriptions and dealing out cigars at a nickel apiece. It is required that the man behind the counter be a business man in
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every sense of the word. When one of such is found the fact soon be- comes known, for business will drift that way in spite of opposition. This applies to the Rudolph Pharmacy at the corner of Fifteenth and Penn Streets.
JAMES E. GATES, general con- tractor, 1024 Francis street, was born in Chelsie, Mass., May 26, 1855. He received his education in his native
Frank Long at Nineteenth and Oliv streets. Mr. Gates was married t Miss Gussie Brink, of St. Joseph March 14, 1896. He is a Woodmax. of the World and an Odd Fellow.
KALIS SUPPLY COMPANY. - OFa all the mail order houses in the citypa none stands better with the trade tha: the Kalis Supply Company, northeast corner of Second and Felix Streets This concern deals in high-grade whis
JAMES E. GATES
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town and learned the trade of car- penter there. He came to St. Joseph in 1878 and for five years worked for John DeClue and R. K. Allen, well known contractors in the early days. In 1883 he began contracting on his own account and is perhaps the oldest contractor, in a business sense, in the city. He has built some of the best buildings in St. Joseph as well as in other cities. At the present time he is engaged on the theater building for
keys, wines and beers, and custome invariably get the value of the mon they spend. When this house w: established it was upon the basis th the man who got the value of h dollar would remain a customer, ar time has proven the correctness this reasoning. The company pa; express charges on all shipments.
McMILLAN TAILORING COMPAN -Who does not know of McMillar pants? He has been making the
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$ $3.50 for so long that they have Imost become a household word. His hop at 308 Francis Street is always led with work because he invariably ives 100 cents of value for every ollar spent with him-and in some ases more. That's the reason his jants are so well and favorably own.
ALVA F. LINDSAY, attorney at law, pmes from good Missouri stock, hav- 8
opened his present office. Frater- nally Mr. Lindsay is a Mason and Yoeman.
SAFFERN BROS .- One of the larg- est and best selected stocks of mer- chandise in the city in that of the Blue Front Department Store (Saf- fern Bros.), 207-11 Felix Street, and fronting on Market Square. Here may be found a well-selected stock of mil- linery and women's ready-to-wear gar-
ALVA F. LINDSAY -Photo by Mulvane.
ng been born in Davies County, Sep- ember 23, 1891.
His early education savas in the schools of his home county. haThen he went to the Trenton College from which school he was graduated In 1911. In the fall of that year he enrolled as a student in the law de- apartment of the Kansas State Univer- ity, from which he was graduated Nwith honors in 1914. In July of that utear he came to St. Joseph and
ments, the equal of any in the city. A well-balanced line of dry goods is also carried. This store has a steady and substantial patronage.
H. W. GOLDBERG .- The demands made upon the skill and efficiency of a ladies' tailoring establishment are many and varied. It may properly be said that only an artist can meet all requirements with success. But H. W. Goldberg, 111 North Eighth Street,
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has solved the problem. He is one of St. Joseph's successful business men, and it is all due to his capable and painstaking management.
FRANK M. LEMMON, city comp- troller, was born in Cincinnati, O., January 4, 1858, the son of Alexan- der H. and Caroline (Reynolds) Lem- mon. His father was a native of New London, Pa., and his mother was born in Cincinnati. Mr. Lemmon came to
treasurer February 14, 1914, to suc- ceed George H. Wyatt who had re- signed when the affairs of his office became tangled. Mr. Lemmon brought order out of the mix-up and April 24, the same year, was appointed city comptroller by Mayor Elliot Marshall.
SHEPPARD'S FISH & OYSTER MARKET .- When a man has been at one stand for a period equal to an: ordinary lifetime he is justified in
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FRANK M. LEMMON
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St. Joseph in 1882. He has always taken an active interest in the politi- cal affairs of the city, being an earn- est, hard working Republican. In 1896 he was elected to the city coun- cil from the Third Ward and served as president of that body. At one time he was special deputy surveyor of customs and in 1906 was elected justice of the peace for Washington township. He was appointed city
claiming a distinction peculiarly his own. This may be said truthfully of Sheppard's Fish and Oyster Market on Market Square. The waters of two oceans, the great lakes, and many of the larger rivers give up their finny tribe that Sheppard's customers may be supplied with fish for their tables. And Sheppard knows how to satis- factorily supply their needs, too.
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LORREN W. GARLICHS, son of Fred A. H. Garlichs, proudly claims St. Joseph as the city of his nativity. He was born here May 11, 1893. His early education was received in the public schools of the city. In the fall of 1911 he went to the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, in the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, at Philadel- phia. He remained there two years. On his return to St. Joseph he en-
Edmond Street, has established itself in the business world in St. Joseph by many years of successful merchan- dising, and its success has been due to its square deal policy which has been strictly adhered to from the day the firm started in business.
OSCAR KLEINBRODT. - The man who does not know Oscar Kleinbrodt does not know what he has missed. He is the owner and boss of the Coney
LORREN W. GARLICHS
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gaged in business with his father, taking charge of the insurance depart- ment. He is one of the enterprising young men of St. Joseph on whom the city must depenu for its growth in the next generation.
H. GRONEWEG CIGAR COMPANY. When any business house has been in existence for a long period of time it attracts to itself a prestige that cannot be secured in any other way. The H. Groneweg Cigar Company, 420
Island Buffet at 314 Edmond Street. Oscar is always around the place, giv- ing his personal attention to the wishes and demands of his customers. He knows how to meet their require- ments and takes a pleasure in humor- ing their whims. It is very easy, therefore, to understand why he is popular.
PHIL KALIS .- There are few bet- ter fellows in the refreshment busi- ness than Phil Kalis, at 622 South
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Sixth Street. It just seems that he knows how, and that tells the whole story. He is always alert to get for his trade the best the market sup- plies. And then he knows how to serve it, too. The excellent business he has built up is the best evidence of the truth of these statements.
EDGAR G. HUDDLESTON, pro- prietor of the Transfer Meat Market,
Spencer of St. Joseph in 1908. They have one son. Mr. Huddleston is an Eagle, a Moose, an Odd Fellow and an Elk.
MRS. C. BASSING. - The world looks approvingly upon a business woman, particularly if she has been successful. When she has demon- strated that she is able to cope with the men in the struggle for business, they are ready to applaud her efforts
EDGAR G. HUDDLESTON
214 South Fifth street, is a Tenne- seean. He was born in Knoxville, March 22, 1881. He was educated in the schools, of his native town and later engaged in various fields of en- deavor which gave him an excellent business education. He came to St. Joseph in 1901 and the following year established the Transfer Meat Mar- ket, which has been one of the pheno- minal business successes of the city. He was married to Miss Jennie
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generously. Such a woman is Mrs. C. Bassing, at Seventeenth and Mes- sanie Streets. For many years she has been in the grocery business at this location, and it is one of the most prosperous stores in the city.
BERT MASSON .- One of the boys: who knows what the other boys want is Bert Masson, at the corner of Sev- enteenth and Messanie Streets. His buffet is not excelled, and he main- tains a restaurant in connection that
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is up to date in all of its appoint- ments. His service is good and he. always has a pleasant smile for his patrons. That helps to make things pleasant and agreeable.
RAYMOND R. CALKINS, vice-presi- dent of the German-American National Bank, is a Missourian. He was born in St. Joseph, November 13, 1876. He was educated in the schools of the city
cashier through his efforts and ability. He was made vice-president in 1908. In 1912-13 he was treasurer, vice- president and president of the Mis- souri Bankers' Association. He is a member of the Country Club, the Ben- ton Club and the Commerce Club. Mr. Calkins served one term as presi- dent of the St. Joseph Clearing House. Fraternally he is a Mason and an Elk.
RAYMOND R. CALKINS
and was graduated from Central High School in 1893. In 1897 he took a position as messenger with the Ger- man-American National Bank. He ad- vanced to the positions of bookkeeper, paying teller, assistant cashier, and
W. H. SUMMERS .- For more than five years W. H. Summers has been selling meats and groceries at 2109 Messanie Street. He carries an ex- ceptionally good stock as regards quality as well as quantity, and his
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prices are as low as consistent with good merchandising. He only asks a living profit, depending more on pat- ronage than high prices for his suc- cess. His store is one of the best in this section of the city.
CLAUDE F. WIATT, real estate dealer, room 10 old Corby Building, is a native of Harrison County, Mo. He was born November 18, 1874 and was educated in the common schools of
been very successful. He was mar- ried in 1898 to Miss Eva Mahon, of Rockbridge, Mo. Three children, a son and two daughters, have been born to them. Mr. Wiatt is a Mason, an Odd Fellow and an Elk.
A. T. HOPPE .- Reliability is the watchword at the store of A. T. Hoppe, proprietor of the Patee Park Grocery at 1021-23 South Tenth Street. He has been in business here for many
CLAUDE F. WIATT
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Harrison County. Later, in 1890, he entered the Stanberry Normal School, from which institution he was grad- uated in 1893. He was admitted to the bar by Judge W. N. Evans, of the 20th judicial circuit, at West Plains, Mo., in 1902. The following year he began traveling for the Simmons Hardware Company of St. Louis and remained with this firm for several years. He began his real estate busi- ness in St. Joseph in 1913 and has
years and seems to be good for many more. He has a substantial patron- age and holds his own with his com- petitors because he insists that none but reliable goods shall leave his store. His excellent business proves that his policy is the right one.
M. M. NELSON .- Of all the groc- ery stores in St. Joseph none can boast of better goods at right prices that M. M. Nelson, at the corner of Ninth and Olive Streets. A full and
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complete line of the best groceries the market affords is carried at all times. A milk depot is maintained in connection with the store. This firm enjoys a growing trade, and it is due to the fact that it treats its trade right at all times.
LOUIS V. STIGALL, the subject of this sketch, was born in Stewartsville, Mo., July 9, 1882, was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts at
Knights of Pythias, and order of Elks, and is at present the national president of the Phi Delta Phi hono- rary law fraternity.
A. F. DEVORSS .- It takes a man with a reasonably good memory to remember the time when A. F. De- vorss started in the hardware and tin business at 627 South Eighth Street. He has been at this place for twenty -- five years and has, therefore, a long
LOUIS V. STIGALL
William Jewel College, at twenty years of age; after some years spent in teaching school he entered the law department of the University of Mis- souri, from which he was graduated in 1910, since which time he has been engaged in the practice of law in St. Joseph, Mo .; now being associated with Merrill E. Otis in the firm of Stigall & Otis, which is rapidly grow -. ing into one of the leading law busi- nesses in this city. Stigall is an ac- tive member of the Masonic fraternity,
business career, which he can point to with justifiable pride. Mr. Devorss was born in St. Joseph and has been an active participant in its growth and development. He is admittedly one of the best tin and metal work- ers in the city. His excellent busi- ness attests this fact.
OSCAR SANDUSKY. - Among the business enterprises in St. Joseph which have had a speedy growth since being started, none has eclipsed Oscar Sandusky's automobile and machine .. .
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shop at 619 South Seventh Street. Mr. Sandusky is a mechanic of excep- tional ability, has had the experience : necessary to enable him to give to his trade unexcelled service and knows how to treat his patrons right.
ARTHUR FREDERICK SCHLAGLE was born October 3, 1889, in St. Jo- seph, Mo. His father was John Ferdi- nand Schlagle, who for twenty-five years was foreman of the composing
Islaub, conducted a brewery at Dewey avenue and Michel street before the Civil war.
J. A. SCHELHAMER. - Some men engaged in the drug trade are merely storekeepers, while others are drug- gists and business men. In the latter class should be placed J. A.' Schel- hamer, whose place of business, con- ducted under the name of the Schel- hamer Pharmacy, is at 629 South
ARTHUR FREDERICK SCHLAGLE
room of the St. Joseph Herald, and one of the best known men in the printing fraternity in the west at that time. The subject of this sketch was educated in the Crosby school and at the age of fifteen years entered the employ of the Kansas City 'Breweries Co., as office boy. His position is now that of bookkeeper and cahsier. His mother's name was Clara I. Islaub: His grandfather, Frederick
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Eighth Street. Mr. Schelhamer has reason to be just a little proud of the success he has made in business, as he began at the bottom and has climbed to the top by sound business methods and close attention to details.
S. MAIER .- For more than a quar- ter of a century S. Maier, 612 South Seventh Street, has been in the mar- ble business in St. Joseph. He knows the needs and requirements of the people and also knows how to supply
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them in a satisfactory manner. His business is one of the most substan- tial concerns in the city, and no one who has bought a monument from him has been disappointed.
LYMAN W. FORGRAVE, justice of the peace, was born in Ohio, July 10, 1844. After attending school in Ohio he came west, locating in Iowa, and at the breaking out of the Civil war entered the volunteer service as a
was elected justice of the peace to fill the unexpired term of Henry W. Burke, who died in office. In 1914 Mr. Forgrave was re-elected by a handsome majority.
JOSEPH SANGER .- Often times a man likes to find a place where he can get the real, old-fashioned lager beer-like father used to get. When he finds such a place, he seldom strays away, but gives it his patron-
LYMAN W. FORGRAVE
member of what was known as Gen. Dodge's band of the Third Brigade, Fourth Division, Fifteenth Army Corps. He was mustered 'out in Louisville in 1865 and engaged in the contracting business. He came to St. Joseph in 1888 and in 1896 was ap- pointed building inspector. He held this office for ten years. In 1912 he
age because he feels assured that what he gets is O. K. This is the- kind of place kept by Joseph Sanger at 606 Messanie Street. He has a good lunch room in connection, which is proving very popular.
SEAMAN & SCHUSKE METAL WORKS COMPANY. - There is no. denying the fact that a certain amount
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of prestige goes with a firm that has weathered the storms of a number of years in business. It inspires confi- dence, and rightly so. Seaman & Schuske Metal Works Company is en- titled to the confidence of the trade because of its long career as tin and metal contractor. This firm has one of the largest plants in the city en- gaged in this line of work, and the business shows a healthy growth each
count for the past eight years. He is one of the successful young business men of the city and the future seems bright for him. He is a good booster for the town in which he lives and never fails to support anything that will aid in its advancement. He was married to Miss Ada B. Marr, of Tay- lorsville, Ill., in 1901.
J. G. DUNLAP .- Few men in St. Joseph know better than J. G. Dunlap
J. P. GARVEY
year. This was a pioneer company in the metal contracting business in St. Joseph and the proprietors may well be proud of their success.
J. P. GARVEY, plumber, at 511 South Sixth street, is a native of Ire- land. He was born in Limerick, May 31, 1876. At the age of 11 years he came to America, coming direct to St. Joseph. He was educated in this city. He served his apprenticeship under the direction of M. W. Jackson. He has been in business on his own ac-
how to cater to the wants of a dis- criminating public. He has been at the business so long that he instinct- ively feels what should be done and then he does it. His place of busi- ness at .1911 Frederick Avenue is one of the best in the city, because he takes a pride in keeping it that way. His stock of wines and liquors is un- excelled anywhere.
SCHAEFER & CLAUS .- For a num- ber of years Schaefer & Claus have been selling groceries at 2007 Fred-
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erick Avenue. Apparently, the longer they stay in business the better their customers like them. There is, of course, a reason for this. It is be- cause they treat the trade right, both with respect to quality and price. Moreover, the service this firm gives is one of its strong points.
JAMES LIMBIRD, attorney at law, was born at Bicker, Lincolnshire, Eng- land, July 24, 1843, the son of James
customs at St. Joseph, serving four years.
A. DEPPEN & SON .- Anyone pass- ing up or down Frederick Avenue can- not but notice the handsome store of A. Deppen & Son, at the corner of Seventeenth Street. They have a room well filled with an excellent stock of hardware, stoves and kindred articles, as well as a complete furniture and . carpet department the equal of any in
JAMES LIMBIRD
and Elizabeth (Lane) Limbird. In 1854 he came to Delphos, Ohio, and worked about from place to place till the war, when he enlisted in company I, 27th Ohio Infantry, being discharged in 1862 for disability, but later he en- listed in a cavalry company, serving till the war closed. Was twice pro- secuting attorney for Holt County, once in the legislature, three years city counselor of St. Joseph, and in March, 1890, was made surveyor of
the city. The stock throughout has the appearance of being fresh and new, and this inspires confidence in the prospective customer.
SCHREIBER & ENGEL .- Most men like to drop in occasionally and meet a friend who also likes a refreshing drink. The pleasure is greatly en- hanced when the place is well kept, clean and inviting. In fact, this has come to be one of the requirements of the trade. This fact is recognized
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by Schreiber & Engel, whose thirst parlor at 1011 North Third Street is enjoying the patronage of those who care.
FRANK SIEMENS, Superintendent of Buildings, is a native of St. Joseph, the date of his birth being March 13, 1867. He was educated in the city schools. He is a son of Dr. C. J. Siemens, an old and respected citizen of St. Joseph Siemens was ap-
and he wants to go to place where the surroundings are congenial and the service satisfactory. When he finds the place that suits him he goes again. That is why A. K. Godsey, 1415 Frederick Avenue, retains such a good hold on his trade. His wines and liquors bear the mark of quality and he knows how to serve them.
GEORGE F. LEAPER .- One always admires a young, ambitious and enter-
pointed to his present office in April, 1914, by Mayor Elliot Marshall. Octo- ber 1, 1904, he was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue, which position he resigned to accept his present office He was married to Miss Cecelia Schumacher of St. Jo- seph, March 27, 1901. They have two children, two sons.
A. K. GODSEY .- Occasionally the average ma li' es to spend a half hour away f m the cares of business,
FILMENS
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prising business man-one who has the sterling qualities necessary to make a success of that which he un- dertakes. Such a man is George F. Leaper, of the Leaper Hardware Com- pany at 817 Frederick avenue. He be- gan as manager of the business for others, but in a short time had ad- vanced to a place where he could claim it as his own. Mr. Leaper has reasons to be proud of his success.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON WEBB was born January 20, 1856, in Albia, Mon- roe County, Iowa, the only son of John Webb, Jr., and Julia Ann Rowles. His father, John Webb, Jr., was cap- tain of Company K, Thirty-sixth Iowa infantry during the war of 1861-5, and died at the mouth of White River, Arkansas, September 7, 1863. His mother had previously died August 9, 1860. His parental grandfather, John Webb, was born in Louden County,
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