1887 Patrons and Business Directory
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN.
The Abilene Bank. C. H. Lebold, J. M. Fisher. E. A. Herbst, Cashier. Estab. 1870. P. O., Abilene.
Lebold, Fisher & Co., Bankers and Loan Agents. Capital $100,000. Eatab. 1870. P. O., Abilene.
First National Bank. J. E. Bonebrake, President; G. W. Hurd, Vice-President; Thea. Mosher, Cashier. Capital 4100,000. Surplus $14,000. Estab. 1885. P. O., Abilene.
Kansas Farmers' Fire Insurance Co. J. G. Bonebrake, President; M. P. Abbott, Secretary. The only Stock Co. organized in the State. Estab. 1882. P. O., Abilene.
Abilene Investment Co. J. E. Bonebrake, President and Manager; Nathan Blevins, Vice-President; Theo. Mosher, Secretary and Treasurer. Capital $50,000. Dealers in Real Estate and Insurance. Negotiators of Real Estate. Mortgage Loans. P.
O., Abilene.
Kirby's Bank. Thomas Kirby, Proprietor. Transacts a General Banking Business. Negotiates Loans on Real Estate. Estab. 1878. P. O., Abilene.
Bonebrake & Eice, Wholesale and Retail Hardware and Builders' Material. Estab. 1872. P. O., Abilene.
Kansas Farm Mortgage Co. W. G. Cowles, President; G. W. Carpenter, Secretary. Mortgage Loans, Abstracts and Insurance. Estab. 1885. P. O., Abilene.
Geo. Merrill, Of the firm of J. H. Brady & Co. Estab. 1885. P. O., Abilene.
J. E. Brady & Co., Real Estate and Loans. Abstracts a Specialty. Estab. 1885. P. 0., Abilene.
Abilene Water and Electric Light Co. J. E. Bonebrake, President; E. M. White, Secretary. Capital $200,000. Holly System Water Works, Estab. 1882. Edison System Electric Light, Estab. 1886. P. O., Abilene.
Hiland Southworth, Attorney-at-Law and Negotiator of Loans. Estab. 1876. P. O., Abilene.
A. B. Coulson, Negotiator of First Mortgage Real Estate Loans. Estab. 1878. P. O., Abilene.
L. B. Johns, Wholesale Carriage Manufacturing. Estab. 1873. P. O. Abilene.
Floyd & White, Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Shingles, Lime, Cement, etc. Estab. 1871. P.O., Abilene.
Johntz & Rice Mill Co. Manufacturing Fancy Patent and Bakery's Flour. Gradual Reduction Process. Estab. 1882. P. O., Abilene.
Badger Lumber Co. Alfred Toll, President; L. A. Reed, Vice-President; John Ure,.Secretary; Alson A. White, Treasurer. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber and Coal, Entab. 1880. P. O., Abilene.
Chicago Lumber Co. V. B. Cosad, Manager. Dealers in Lumber, Coal, Lime, Hair, Cement, etc. Estab. 1885. P. O., Abilene.
Paul & Jacobs, Contractors and Builders. Also Planing Mill. Estab. 1882. P. O., Abilene.
A. H. Paul, Contractor and Builder. Estab. 1878. P. 0., Abilene.
Abilene Mill and Elevator Co. Full Roller System. Capacity 160 Barrels Brands: "Imperial," "Leader,' "Good Luck" President, P. R. Pitts; P. J. Stoddard, Secretary and Treasurer ; P. R. Pitts, P. J. Stoddard, C. P. Pitts, E. D. Humphrey, B. A. Flenner, Directors. Estab. 1884. P. O., Abilene.
E. B. Jacobs, Contractor and Builder. Eitab. 1880. P. O., Abilene.
Miller & Thomas, Dealers in Lumber, Plaster Lime, Hair and Cement. Estab. 1883. P. 0., Abilene.
C. F. Mead, Attorney-at-Law. Estab. 1879. P. O., Abilene.
Geo. W. Shaffer, Superintending Architect. Eitab. 1886. P. O.. Abilene.
Abilene Chronicle, J. H. Lucas, Editor. Estab. 1870. P. O., Abilene.
W. T. Davidson, Abstractor of Titles, with over twelve years' experience in Dickinson County, Kansas. Estab. 1874. P. O., Abilene.
Mary M. Bowman, Dealer in Books, Stationery, Wall Paper, Children's Carriages and Fancy Goods. Estab. 1882. P. O., Abilene.
Burton & Moore. J. R. Burton, 0. L. Moore, Attorneys-at-Law. Estab. 1878. P. O., Abilene.
Fry, Royer & Co., Real Estate and Loans. Estab. 1886. P. O., Abilene.
John H. Mahan, Lawyer. Estab. 1867. P. O., Abilene.
Abilene Carriage Works. Fisher & Croft Proprietors. Estab. 1878. P. O, Abilene.
Keller & Tisdale. D. W. Keller, H. S. Tisdale. China, Glass, Queensware and Choice Groceries. Estab. 1885. P. O., Abilene.
Upshaw Furniture and Carpet Co. Wholesale and Retail Furniture and Carpets. Carry the largest stock in Central Kansas. Estab. 1878. P. O., Abilene.
G. E. Hunton, Breeder of Hereford Cattle. Stock-farm adjoining City Limits. Estab. 1877. P. O., Abilene.
C. G. Hawk, Resident Estab. 1874. P. O., Abilene.
Rev. John F. Leary, Pastor of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. P. O., Abilene.
M. M. Shipe, General Real Estate. Also, Superintendent of Fair View Additions. Estab. 1877. P. O., Abilene.
J. Augustine, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance. Estab. 1869. P. O., Abilene.
W. N. King, M.D. Estab. 1878. P. O., Abilene.
C. C. Shaler, Drugs. Estab. 1882. P.O., Abilene.
A. H. Phelps, Surgeon. Turkish and Medicated Baths. Estab. 1884. P.O., Abilene.
David Matteson, Real Estate and Loans. Estab. 1873. P. O., Abilene.
H. H. Hazlett & Co., Clothing, Groceries, Carpets. Estab. 1867. P. O., Abilene.
J. B. Case, General Merchandise. Estab. 1870. P. O., Abilene.
John Johntz, Director of Citizen's Bank. Estab. 1869. P. O., Abilene.
Abilene Town Co. John Johntz, President; W. B. Gilen, Treas.; Theo. Mosher, Secretary. Capital Stock, $100,000. P. O., Abilene.
M. P. Jolley, Real Estate and Loans. Estab. 1882. P. O., Abilene.
Stambaugh, Hurd & Dewey, Lawyers. Estab. 1875. P. O., Abilene.
Barry Bros'. Mer. Co. General Merchandise. Occupy four of tbe largest rooms in the State. Estab. 1874. P. O., Abilene.
Wishart & Knapp. Abilene Foundry and Machine Works. Castings of all kinds made to order. Specialty made of Repairing Engines and Boilers. Also, handle New and Second-hand Engines and Boilers. Estab. 1884. P. O., Abilene.
F. H. Boardman & Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Agricultural Implements, Buggies and Carriages. Successors to J. E. Bonebrake Hardware Co. Estab. 1872. P. O., Abilene.
W. P. Seeds, Probate Judge and Attorney-at-Law. Estab. 1880. P. O., Abilene.
W. H. Smith & Co.—Daylight Store. (W. H. Smith, L. W. Miller,) Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions and Millinery. Estab. 1885. P. O., Abilene.
Jacob Wahl & Son, Wholesale and Retail Dealers io Fresh Meats. Estab. 1879. P. O., Abilene.
Barnes & Northcraft, Druggists and Pharmacists. Estab. 1870. P. O., Abilene.
J, S. Kelley, Wholesale and Retail Jeweler. Mail orders promptly tilled for everything in the line of Watches, Jewelry, Silverware and Optical Goods. Kstab. 1871. P. O., Abilene.
T. E. Sewell, Bookseller and Stationer. Dealer in Wall Paper, Shades, Carpets, Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, Pictures, Frames, Artists' Supplies, Fine Presentation Goods, etc. Estab. 1872. P. 0., Abilene.
Croll & Gulick. "Palace Drug Store" (G. L. Croll, W. P. Gulick). Estab. 1878. P. 0., Abilene.
Augustus Miller. Resident. Estab. 1875. P. O., Abilene.
The Citizens' Bank. T. H. Malott, Cashier; M. H. Malott, Assist. Transacts a General Banking Business. Capital, $50,000. Surplus, $10,000. Directors, D. R. Gordon, John Johntz, A. W. Rice, Wm. B. Giles, T. H. Malott. Estab. 1885. P. O., Abilene.
Abilene Mortgage Co. A. W. Rice, President; D. R. Gorden, Vice-President. Director, W. B. Giles, John Johntz, D. R. Gorden, T. H. Malott, M. H. Hewett, D. W. Jacoby, A. W. Rice. Negotiators of Real Estate Mortgages and Municipal Bonds. Estab. 1886 P. O., Abilene.
Nathan Blevins. Has Ranch of 2,390 acres, five miles Southwest of Abilene. Dealer in Cattle and Hogs. Estab. 1878. P. O., Abilene.
T. H. Strickler, Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats. Has Ranch four miles South of Solomon City, 320 acres. Also Nursery of six acres. Dealers in Short-horn Cattle. Estab. 1884. P. O., Solomon City.
A, W. Hargreaves, Merchant Tailor and Gents Furnisher. Artistic Tailoring and Fine Furnishing Goods exclusively. Estab. 1886. P. O., Abilene.
John M. Gleissner, Practical Druggist, Estab. 1884. P.O., Abilene.
B. F. Nelson, General Merchandise, Feed, Flour, Grain and all kinds of Produce. Also, Dealer in Hardware, Queensware.. Estab. 1870. P. O., Abilene.
River Side Farm (O. L. Thisler, Prop.), 1 1/2 miles West of Chapman. Special attention giren to breeding Percheron Horses, Short-horn Cattle and Poland China Hogs. Estab. 1872. P. O., Chapman.
Farmers' Bank. S. F. Robinson, President and W. P. Robinson, Cashier. Does General Banking Business. Collections promptly made. P. O., Hope.
I. C. Grovier & Co., Dealers in Pure Drugs and Medicine, etc. I. C. Grovier is a member of Town Co. P. O., Hope.
Swayze & Robinson, General Coal and Grain Dealers. P. O., Hope.
N. Thurstin, Real Estate; City Property, Desirable Residence Lota. P. O., Hope.
Jacob May, Member of Town Site Company. P. O., Hope.
A. Henquenet, Real Estate. City Property in Lots and Acres. Hope.
The Shaeffer House (E. P. Shaeffer, Prop.), New Building, New Furniture. Rates, $2.00 per day. Good Sample Rooms. Home for the Traveling Men. P. O., Hope.
Govnor Teats, Attorney-at-Law. Commercial Law a Specialty. Represents Brailstreet, Wilbur, Bond and other leading Agencies, for Hope, Herington, Dillon, Banner City, Carlton, Gypsum City and Chico. P. O., Hope.
C. M. Teats, Land, Loan and Insurance. 150,000 acres Raw Land for $7.50 and $10.00 per acre. Stock, Ranches and Improved Farms a Specialty. Large list of City Property. P. 0., Hope.
Farmers' State Bank. J. M. Westcott, Pres.; W. H. Boyd, Vice-Pres; C. H. DeWar, Sec'y.; John L. Guy, Cashier. Transacts a General Banking Business. Collections a Specialty and promptly attended to at Reasonable Rates. Estab. 1886. P. O., Solomon City.
C. F. DeWar & Co., Dealers in General Merchandise. P. O., Solomon City.
E. W. Blair, Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public. P. O., Solomon City.
£. W. Blair, Dealer in Hardware, Stoves and Tinware, Farm Implements, Barbed Wire, etc. P. 0., Solomon City.
F. B. Lillie & Co., Drug, Book and News Depot, Spectacles, Jewelry and Fancy Goods, Notary Public and Insurance, etc. P. O., Chapman.
W. H. McMillen, Attorney-at-Law. P. O., Chapman.
Bank of Herington, M. D. Herington, Pres., Sid. G. Cooke, Cash. Estab. 1886. P. O., Herington.
H. Wentworth & Son, Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Pumps and Farm Machinery. P. O., Herington.
Jas McNaspy & Co., Conveyancers, Real Estate and Insurance Agents. Money t<> Loan on Farm Property. P. O., Herington.
Risley & Weeks, Dealers in General Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, and Agricultural Implements. P. O., Herington.
Thomas Gallagher, Editor of The Herington Tribune. P. O., Herington.
S. C Martin. & Co., Real Estate, Loan and Insurance. Has a large list of Lands for Sale. P. O., Herington.
H. M. Warner, Cashier Bank of Enterprise. P. O., Enterprise.
C. Hoffman & Son, Proprs. Enterprise Mills; Milling in all its Specialties. P. O., Enterprise.
J. F. Buhrer, Hardware Dealer. P. O., Enterprise.
A. G. Eyth, Druggist; Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. P. O., Enterprise.
J. T. Cochran, Mgr. Lombard Investment Co. P. O., Abilene.
Citizens' Bank. Rogers Bros. & Co., Geo. A. Rogers, Cashier. Special attention given to Collections. Estab. 1881. P. O., Solomon City.
Henry Whitley, Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public. Collections promptly attended to. References: Lyman Field, Solomon City; Lebold, Fisher & Co., Abilene. P. O., Solomon City.
A. Sutherland, Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes and Groceries. P. O., Solomon City.
Montezuma Hotel (M. G. Dunn, Prop.), Good Sample Rooms. First-class Livery. Free Bus to and from all trains. P. O., Solomon City.
C. F. DeWar & Co., Dealers in General Merchandise. P. O., Solomon City.
E. W. Blair, Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public. P. 0., Solomon City.
£. W. Blair, Dealer in Hardware, Stoves and Tinware, Farm Implements, Barbed Wire, etc. P. 0., Solomon City.
Henry House, Robert Fleming, Propr. First-Class Hotel. Newly furnished. Electric Lights and all modern Improvements. P. O., Abilene.
Chas. G. Wescott, P. O., Solomon City.
I. S. Hallam, P. O., Abilene.
Hickles & Tonkin, Real Estate, Loan. and Insurance; City Property a Specialty ; Correspondence Solicited. P. O., Hope.
Chicago Lumber Co., (M. T. Greene, Chicago; S. H. Fullerton, Atcheson, E. Fullerton, Des Moines, Iowa). Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, etc. Geo. Irons, Mgr. P. O., Hope.
Badger Lumber Co., Dealers in Lumber, Coal, Lime and Building Material. G. A. Jackson, Mgr. P. O., Hope.
H. B. Merrell, Buys Grain : always pays the Highest Prices. P. 0., Hope.
Thomas Jessop, The Commercial Hotel; Free Bus to and from all trains; Fine Beds, Good Tables. P. O., Hope.
S. H. Albright, Real Estate, Loans and Insurance; Farm Loans a Specialty. P. O., Hope
J. W. Bradshaw, Cash Dealer in General Merchandise; Highest Price paid for Produce. P. 0., Hope.
Peters Hardware Co., Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Tin, Agricultural Implements, Barb Wire, etc. P. O., Hope.
FARMERS AND LAND OWNERS.
John A. Hafner.—S. W. Sec. 2, 160 a., Sec. 10, 480 a., Sec. 11, 480 a., Sec. 15, 640 a., Sec. 22, T. 14, R. 3, 320 a.; total, 2,080 a., pur. Oct. 1, 1877. Stock and grain farm. Res., N. E. Sec. 15. P. O., Enterprise.
J. J. Schneider.—Sec. 9, 253 a., Sec. 16, 120 a., Sec. 7, T. 13, R. 3, 80 a.; total, 453 a., pur in Aug., 1873. Stock and grain fnrm. Res., N. E. Sec. 9. P. O., Detroit.
O. L. Thisler.-Sec. 36, 320 a., Sec. 35, T. 12, R. 3 E., 160 a., lots 3, 4, 5, 6 And 9, Sec. 1, 200 a., Sec. 3, T. IS, R. 3 E., 140 a.; also has land in Marion Co., W. Sec. 18, 320 a., S. W. Sec. 7, T. 18, R. 2 E., 160 a., pur. in March, 1872. Percheron horses, Short-horn cattle, Poland China Hogs. Riverside stock farm, 1 1/2 miles West from Chapman. Res., S. W. Sec. 36, T. 12, R. 3. P. 0., Chapman.
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