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R. ROTHSCHILD. Conneraville abounds in fine estab lishment, and among these none rank higher or are more popular in the es timation of the people than Roths child’s mammoth dry goods establish ment. Three years ago Mr. Roths child established his present business, and by close attention and fair dealing has built up one of the largest and beat of patronages in the city. his motto, ‘No Misrepresentation,”—one price, and that to all, has had an in fluence in attracting the best class of patrons. They do a large and general business in dry goods, cloaks, notions, floor oilcloths, c. ‘Their prices are reasonable and within the reach of all. Their counters are continually loaded down with the “latest” in the dry goods line. Their army of well-trained clerks endeavor to make every pur chaser a regular customer. Their suc cess attests this fact. Their goods are tastefully and artistically arranged to attract the eye, and the cleanliness of their establishment is superb... The firm in enterprising, full of push and energy, just such as make a business community. Mr. Rothachild as a cit izen has done much towards the bene fit of Comneraville. BACKHOUSE TRUSLER: Everbody in the city and county knows the name of the above men tioned firm. They are full of vitality. This firm was organized April 24th, 1890. ‘The individual members are J. M. Backhouse and I. M. Trusler. They are located on West Fifth street, near Central avenue, in the Bank block. They deal extensively in live stock, paying the highest prices for fine fat stock. They also deal in hogs, cattle and sheep. They can sell you the best meats in the market at prices suitable to ask. It will pay anyone to patronize them... The popularity of Mr. Backhouse is attested from the simple fact that the Democratic party is insisting upon making him their nominee for County Auditor. If the gentleman will consent to the use of his name, he will undoubtedly be nominated and his nomination is al most certain of election. BURK CO. Located opposite the court house is the oldest grocery establishment in Con nersville, namely, the well-known firm of Burk Co. They keep a full and complete line of fine, fancy, sta ples and groceries, making a specialty of queensware and glassware. One fact that we desire to call especial at tention to is that within a few days they will establish a number of 5, 10 and 15¢ cheap tables, embracing all the latest novelties and notions. Give them a call. TATMAN SMITI: The popular and well-known under takers and funeral directors, were es tablished in business about four years ago. They undoubtedly have one of the finest and largest assortment of goods in their line in Connersville. They make embalming a specialty, and in the technical language of the day, they are noted for their elegant management in conducting funerals; in fact, they have no rivals in this class of business, being peers in their line. STEINEMANN’S GROCERY. The distinction of being the oldest established business in Connersville, belongs to Heinemann’s Grocery. In the spring of 1853, George Heinemann opened a small store on the site of the present one, and through all the vicis situdes of the times maintained the confidence of his trade. The business since 1885 has had good managing at the hands of the genial Charley Hei nemann, and expanded considerably in the inducements offered to the trade generally. A reason which this busi ness teaches to the student of commer cial life, would seem to be honesty and integrity bring rewards. WM. L. HAYWARD. Everybody in Connersville and Fay ette county, knows W.L. Hayward, the popular steam and gun fitter, locat ed on Central avenue, between 6th and 6th. He makes a specialty of natural gas fitting and steam. By close at tention to business he has built up a patronage that is a credit to any man. If you need anything in his line, give him a call. It will pay you to do so. His work is always satisfactory. J. S. WALKER, Among our many popular tensorial artists none are more popularly known or more universally patronized than J. S. Walker, located on the south side of Nast Fifth street, oppo site Shields’ livery stable. Ladies’ work a specialty. He employs the best of skilled workmen. Give him a call. Personally, he is young and en terprising, thus deserving of the im mense patronage accruing to him. A. SCIOLMNOLTZ: The popular grocer, is located on the corner of Eighth Street and Western Avenue. He deals in all kinds of staple and fancy groceries. He makes a specialty of queensware, canned goods, teas, and coffees. He also has a fine stock of cigars and tobacco. In connection with this he also has a fine stock of candies, and keeps oysters in season. Call on him and give him your patronage, it will pay you to do so. In connection they have a free delivery. BROOKS TITTLE Proprietors of the Home Steam Laun dry. Office. at: Myer Brauns, on East Fifth Street. This well known firm came to this city about three months ago from Lawrenceburg, and going to considerable expense in fitting up one of the best Laundries in the State deserves the patronage of the public, and should be encouraged in their new enterprise. Remember neither Mr. Brooks nor ‘Tittle are Chinamen. Their work in fine. One trial will convince you of the fact. CONNERSVILLE SHOE STORE, A year ago last July the Conners ville Shoe Store was first organized. They are located on East Fifth street, near Eastern avenue. They carry in stock a fine line of boots, shoes and rubbers, making a specialty of fine kangaroo goods. In connection with these they also carry a stock of misses’ and children’s fine shoes and slippers, in great variety. This store is man aged by genial John Murphy. Call and patronize them. SNERMAN ROLLS Manufactures the celebrated S. 3. ci gar. It is a hand-made fivecent cigar, and one of the best on the market, Try it. ELLIO’ JONES, Flour, meal, hominy,grim and teed.” West Flint Street, JOAN KELLER SONS. This well-known and enterprising manufactory was established Maren Jat, 1590, at its present location just east of the C. H. D. depot. The firm is composed of Mr. John Keller and his sons, John Keller, Jr. and William Keller, Jr. Mr. Keller, Jr., previously occupied the position as foreman at Munk Roberts. From a semal beginning this firm by honest and fair dealing, is gradually becom ing popular and well-known through out the country. They manufacture an extensive line of all kind of fine lounges, couches, in fact everything pertaining to that branch. Owing to their fast increasing popularity they are shipping to all sections of the country. On increasing their business they rented what is known as the “Old stocking factory”? for their up holstering and finishing room. It is an assured fact that within a few years Keller Sons will undoubtedly reach the highest pinnacle. HENRY LUKING, Located on the south side of Mast Fifth street, near Eastern avenue, is the well known shoe store of Henry Luking. His specialty is the manu facture of fine boots and shoes. The Examiner advises all in need of any thing in his line to call on him. By honorable and fair dealing he has built up a substantial trade. His prices are extremely reasonable. He is con sidered in the repairing line one of the best in the city. MYER « BRAUN: The popular manufacturing merchant tailors, are located on Weat Fifth street. They make a specialty of fine merchant tailoring goods. They have in stock the latest styles in hats and gents’ furnishing goods. Call on them if you need anything in their line; you will be most courteously received, and upon seeing their prices will go no place else. They also have a fine line of ready-made clothing. STEVENS BROS., Practical steam and gas fitters, are lo cated on Central avenue, at Snider’s old stand. The members of this firm are ©. W. Stevens and J. O. Stevens. They deal in all kinds of natural gas goods. Their many patrons are al ways ready to testify to their ability and trustworthiness. If you need any work in their fine call on them. Their prices are popular and among the low est. SITERWOOD CLAUER. Located on Central avenue, near Sixth street, in the McFarlan block, is the well-known and popular meat store of Sherwood Claver. They keep constantly on hand a fine line of fresh meats at reasonable prices. ‘They pay cash for hides and tallow. They also deal in fat live stock. Call on them, it will pay you to patronize them. ‘They also handle quite a line of fine smoked meats. E. CROWELL, The popular West End Grocer, is lo cated on Western avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets. He keeps at all times a full and complete line of fine and staple groceries, making a specialty of fine teas and coffees. Mr. Crowell is full of enterprize and vi tality and thoroughly deserves all en couragement in the way of trade ex tended to him. Call on him and give him your patronage. PETER SNYDER BRO. This well known grocery firm is located on Western avenue, between 8th and 9th streets. They have con stantly on hand a fine line of groce ries. They pay the highest prices for country produce. By honorable and fair dealing they have worked up a popular patronage. For the accom modation of the country people they run a wagon throughout the country. Call on them and patronize them. It will pay you to do go. MRS. LIZZIE HARTZELL. This fine grocery is located on Wal nut street, between Sith and 9th. They always carry on hand a full line of fine staples and groceries. Mrs. Hart zell has just received a large stock of goods, and desires all to give her a call. One feature of her establishment is the fact that all goods bought at her place are delivered free of charge to any portion of the city, with the ut most promptness, URIAH GARRIS Established himself in the grocery bu siness about two years ago at his pres ent stand in the MacFarlan block. He keeps constantly on hand a fine line of staples and groceries. His prices are moderate. Through fair dealing and close attention to business he has es tablished a patronage accruing from this. He makes a specialty of fine, fresh fruita and vegetables. Call on him; it will undoubtedly pay you, as you can make money by doing so. lawyer he has gained the respect of his associates at the bar, both for his courtesy and the learning he has ac quired in his profession. In 1888, he received the nomination for joint-rep resentative of the counties of Fayette, and Henry over Hon. Milton Trusler in a popular election, and in the fall of the same year was elected by a ma jority of over 2,000 votes. As a mem ber of the legislature, Mr. Claypool soon took high rank, serving as a member of the Waya and Means com mittee, a distinction seldom accorded to a new member. Last spring he was renominated and will no doubt be his own successor, the legislative district being safely Republican. Mr. Claypool is largely interested in agri culture, to which he gives considera ble attention. He is also president of the Comneraville Natural Gas Com pany, a corporation with a capital of $340,000, and to him as much as to any citizen, Conneraville is indebted for the luxury of natural gas. Although possessed of considerable wealth, he is not ostentatious in its display, prefer ring to be esteemed for something other than his worldly possessions. BENJAMIN F. TILEBAUD, Ourgenial County Superintendent, was born in Switzerland county, De cember, 1854. Obtaining a public school education, he took a course at the Northern Indiana Normal College. Completing his education, he began teaching in Fayette county—remain ing at this nine years—as principal of the Bentonville, Fayetteville and Ma plewood schools. Relinquishing this position he was appointed by the coun ty trustees to the position of County Superintendent, June, 1880, since which he has held the position satis factorily to all. J.G SMOLLEY, ALD. Was born in Southeastern Indiana, Januuary, 1861. He came to Conners ville in 1884. Jie has made many friends throughout the city and county by his affable ways. The Doctor has an elegant office on Weat Fifth Street, near Ihuster Avenue. His practice ranks among the largest of any physi cian in Connersville. He is well and popularly known throughout the city and county. The examiner can thor oughly recommend the Doctor, W.. PEPPER, M. D., Was born at Washington, Morrow county, Jentucky, Sept. 28, 1830. Ob taining a public school education, he attended the Cleveland Medical Col lege, Ohio, attending two courses, graduating from there in 1856. Com ing to Connersville, he studied under Dr. Geo. R. Chitwood, with whom he formed a partnership April 29th, 1856, having practiced here ever since. The Doctor stands at the very head of his profession, enjoying a large and re munerative practice and the full con fidence of the people. The Doctor, in fact, may be termed one of Conners ville’s pioneer physicians. He is known and respected by every man, woman and child in the city and coun ty. At present the Doctor is located on West Fifth street. C. P. PITARES, M. D., Was born at Hagerstown, Wayne county, Ind. His early life was spent in Darke, Montgomery and Preble counties, Ohio. .After completing a comamon school course, he took a classical course of two years at Heid elberg College, Tiflin, Ohio, Septem ber, 1874, to June, 18a. Began the study of medicine with Dr. H. H. Low, of Lewisburg, Ohio, September, 1876. Attended the Ohio Medical Col lege at Cincinnati, 1878-9. Practiced four years at Mercer, Mercer county, Ohio. Attended and graduated at Starling Med. College, Columbus, O., March 5th, 1854. He practiced at Al quina 6 years, commanding a liberal practice. He then came to Conners ville, Ind., May 16, 1890. Wv. D. LUDWICK, M. D. Was born near Dayton, Ohio, 1864. At the age of six his father removed to Connersville. Here he obtained a pub lic school education. Completing his intermediate course, he attended the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati, taking # three years graded course, graduating from there in 188). Re turning to Connersville, he opened an office in the following spring on the southwest corner of Fourth street and Central avenue. He is a young man full of energy and vitality. D. W. BUTLER, M. D., Was born in Hancock county, this State, fifty-three years ago. Received his education at Earlham College, Richmond, Ind., where he graduated in 19S7. Commenced the practice of his profession in the year 1960. For the past fifteen years he has resided in this city, where he has stood at the head of his profession, and always en joyed a large and lucrative practice and the entire confidence of his pa trons. WILL II. BROADDUS, V.8., The popular young veterinary sur geon, came to Connersville last spring, establishing himself in business. By his honorable method of dealing, he has entirely won the full confidence of the people. He is a graduate of the “Ontario Veterinary College,” of To ronto, Canada. He makes a specialty of general practice and dentistry. He has long been a resident of the county, and is popularly known. We advise everyone having anything the matter with their horses to call on him and have them examined. He is thoroughly capable, and a leader in his chosen profession. F.B. WARREN, V. 5. Veterinary surgery is fast develop ing a set of physicians’ whose opera tions upon dumb brutes is becoming the wonderment of the age. Among this bright class of men we must men tion Doctor’¥. B. Warren. The Doc tor came to Connersville about a year ago. He does a general practice, mak ing a specialty of dentistry. His sta ble is located at Mulbareen’s old skat ing rink. He will still continue car rying on his training stable. The Doc tor is a young man thoroughly versed in his profession, and we advise all those who have horses afflicted in any way to call upon him, CAPT. JOAN W. WANNAH Was borne in Rush county, June 5, 1838. Our subject received a common school education. He came to this county in 1870. During the late war he enlisted in Co. E, 16th Ind. W. J., April 19, 1861, and was appointed sergeant, serving 14 months. He re-enlisted Oct., 1863, in Company A, 124th Reg. and was elected lieutenant; March 2, 1864, he was promoted to a captaincy, serving Sept. 16, 1865. The captain now holds the position of justice of the peace, and is honored and respect ed by all. AUSTEN READY, of the firm of Downs, Ready Com pany, is a native of Ireland, born Aug ust 21, 1852,and brought to this country at an early age. His family located at Medina, N. Y., residing there about three years, they then came to Frank lin county. In 1865 his family came to Connersville. Austin Ready spent his early life on a farm. He clerked in Groff’s grocery,and restaurant about four years. Was employed about eight een months in the stock yards hotel at Ciscionati, was engaged in the liquor business here for two years, when he purchased stock in the Cooley Morrison Furniture Company, becom ing its president. His first partner ship in the planing mill business was with F. W. Martin, whose interest Downs Wait purchased in 1882. The company does a large business in doors, blinds, sash, moulding, etc., later the name of Downs, Ready « C. SN. STAMIESON, M. 1). Dr. 5. N. Hamilton came to Con nersville between eight and nine years ago. His office is located in the Clay pool block, on 5th Street, opposite the Grand Hotel. He does a general prac tice and surgery, making a specialty of female diseases. The Doctor is full of energy and push, and ranks high tn this community, both socially and otherwise. “PILE OF FICE.” One of the oldest and most reputable establishments of its kind in the city is that of the Nevin Sample room, which changes hands on the lat of September, under the management of Mr. Pepper,a contract existing that the place be run on the established and identical principles that have been adhered to heretofore; keeping the same and different kinds of stock, in cluding twenty-five barrels of James E. Pepper, ten barrels of McBrayer and ten barrels of Megibbon whiskies. EAST CONNERSVILLE. Beat Connersville, the beautiful lit tle suburb of the Garden City, has a population of four hundred and fifty people, is easily situated upon the east side of the White Water river and in an energetic stirring little place. Most of the residents own their own homes, which are neat and pretty, and in many instances elegant, surrounded by beautiful, well kept lawns, which give the place a healthy, prosperous appearance. Many new houses are now in the course of erect ion and the life and bustle in such a small place is a pleasant surprise to visitors... It proudly boasts of a new church, a fing school house, two grocery stores, and a large planing mill. Of the three enterprises we have this to any: TAYLOR ENOS. Boat Connersville can undoubtedly boast of one of the largest and most enterprising miunu factories in South eastern Indiana, namely, that of the well known and popular firm of Tay lor Enos. This well known firm was organized February 1, 1888. the gentlemen that comprise the firm are of the highest standing in the com munity. James I. ‘Taylor figures among the oldest residents of the com munity, and has been connected with the milling interests for many years. Edward find is probably the best known and certainly one of the most popular citizens, as he has been re peatedly elected and re-elected to council year after year and at present he represents the Second Ward in that body occupying the important posi tion of president of that board. The firm does a general large and lucra tive business in sash,doors and blinds, in fact, everything pertaining to build ing materials. Their work undoubt edly ranks among the best as may be attested by their fast increasing busi ness and the praise bestowed upon the same work by many well known firmes throughout Indiana. Their shipments are becoming quite exten sive, their lumber being consumed mostly by large shipments to Rich mond, Indiana, where their name is fast becoming prominent. They also extend the shipment of their goods to Union, Rush and Franklin counties. Locally, the consumption of their goods has increased to a wonderful proportion, and here the Examiner desires to say to those who deal in such goods as Taylor Buos manu facture, that we thoroughly recom mend the firm, make your purchases of them, you can save money and at the same time get your money’s worth. Patronize them. Their large factory is situated on the avenue, it is two stories in heighth and occupies an area of seventy square feet. The machinery occupies the lower portion of the building and the upper portion is occupied by the saw mill and the bench room. Their saw mill has a capacity of 6,000 feet per day. They generally carry in stock one-half mil lion feet of fine lumber. Taken alto gether this vast enterprise is deserv ing of the immense success it is gain ing day by day, and it is the earnest wish of our fast increasing community to see it at the highest pinnacle. The pay roll of thia vast concern averages not less than S100 per week. . They also have in connection thirteen log ging teams, hauling during the entire year. W. T. M'FERRIN, One of East Connersville’s popular grocers, always carries in stock a full and complete one of groceries, which he sells at desirable prices. He pays the highest prices for butter, eggs and poultry. He runs a wagon through the country for the accommodation of the farmers. In his community Mr. McFerrin bears a splendid reputation. He is enterprising and full of him. JAMES MCCANN. East Connersville can boast of as fine groceries “e can be found any where. We wish particularly to refer to those of James McCann, located just below the bridge. He keeps a fine line of groceries, staples and nations. His prices are moderate and his dealings fair. Mr. McCana han represented the Firat ward in the city council for the past four years. Previous to this he occupied the important position of city treasurer, which office he held most creditably.
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