14 VOlilJMK KEYNOLDSVILLE, PKNN'A., WEDNESDAY. FEHHUAHY 8, Mill). NUMBEH 157. OUR LOCAL INDUSTRIES. Timely Review of Some of the Wide-Awake Firms and Business Houses of Reynoldsville. Wo publish below n review of sketches nf some of Hie loading business men and firms of Royiioldsville, which will bn nf timely IntereHt to our people and which In themselves Indleiite the progressive spirit of our town. FIRS'f NATIONAL HANK. Capital, t.VUKHl-HurpIns, IH..VHI-0. Mitchell, Pres. John II. Knuclier, Cashier. Tho f'li'Ht National Hunk of Roynolds villu Ib one of I lie strongest nnd sound est flniinclul Institutions In I li Is Rent Ion of the Stnle., and ll win junlly milled that it la nlRi) one of t he iiikhI nhly managed.- It Iiiib enjoyed nil uninterrupted career of prosperity. This hunk linn n capltnl of .".0,(K)(iund asm-plus of $(l."i(l(). The aviillnblo rusouiccs of tho bank nro tnore than abundant lo meet liny possl ble contingency, it Interests are judl ctotiHly placed mid tho connections i f this iimtitution aro of a moHt desirable character. A very large business In done in 'puns and discounts, issuing drafts 0' leading American and Eur opcan cl t-s, mid altogether the affairs of thin batik are in A must nourishing condition. A more rcpreiienttitlve body of citizens than those at the head of the First National Hunk could not easily bo found In any community and their names and standing place the bunk nnd Its management beyond thn require ments of anv praise. Tho officers nro, Pres., C. Mitchell: View Pres.. Scott McClelland: Cashier, John H. Knuclier; Directors, O. K. Brown, J. C. King, John H. Corbett, (. VV. Fuller, C. Mitehcll.'J. 11. Kaucherund Scott Mc Clelland. DR. It. DbVERE KINO. Leading and I'raclical Dentist Olllce Over Roynoldsvillo Hardwure Company Store. One of thu most thoroughly appointed dental establishments In thin Beet Ion of the state la that conducted by Di. It. DoVero King, who him been engaged in the practice of hi profession for sever al, years and during that time he has availed himself of all the modern Im provement which have been made in mechanical and operative dentistry, keeping at all times fully abrcaat of the progressive spirit of the age. His re ception parlors, operating rooms and labratory are elegantly and convenient ly arranged and he Is kept constantly busy in the various departments of fil ling, extracting and the manufacture of artificial sets. - Dr. King is an experi enced dental surgeon of acknowledged ability. His leading specialties are the filling, cleansing, treatment and preser vation of the natural teeth and the man ufacture and insertion of artificial teeth as well as crown and bridge work, guar anteeing first class work at moderate prices and his advlco maybe depended upon by all entrusting to him the care of their teeth. J. K. JOHNSTON. Stylish Boots and Shoos Nolan Dlock. This representative house is the pop ' ular headquarters for everything nobby and up-to-date In foot wear in this vic inity. Mr, Johnston's elegant line of goods contains tho very best products of the most celebrated manufacturers from all parts of the country and the close ' relations sustained with tho leading . sources of supply explain the reason of the excellent quality and low prlco of the goods which havoso long command ed attention. Thu large stock embraces everything In ladles,' men's, boy's and children's boots, shoes, slippers, rub bers and all the latest novelties of the season as well as a most excellent line of arctics for lumberman, coal miners and , footwear for all classes. These goods are uniformly of the finest quality and are very carefully selected, the as sortment being at all times coraplote lo every department. The liberal dealings and courteous attention to tho wants of patrons which characterize this bouse has added much to its popularity, and Mr. Johston is determined to maintain the highest standard of quality In every case. J. V. YOUNG. Contractor and Builder A Well Known Business Man. The subject of this sketch, Mr. J. V. Young, has made for himself a reputa tion for good work, excellent materials, and favorable prices. He has done some notable work in Reynoldsville, among which may be mentioned the Imperial notel, the First National Bank building, tho silk mill and a large number of private dwellings, and at vpresont he Is building a new planing mill which will be in operation in a few months. The mill will be equipped to turn out all kinds of finished material in his line. In addition to tho mill ho will have a full line of rough building material. There is a solidity and artis- -tic finish about his work thut attracts the trained eye and shows to tho best advantage. A large force of skilled mechanics are kept busy and Mr. Young is prepared to furnish ostimutes on all classes of buildings, Including wood, brick and stone. Ills transactions are conducted upon acdurate and honorable, business methods and Mr. Young is u reliable and popular business man and accurate In all his work. BRUMBAUGH HILL1S. iHui-rrsmrlii Hindu's A KeNul Furniture Dealers ami Undertakers Opposite Postofllee. In every lino of business nnd In every ciinmunlty there Is always tho popular lender whose reproscnlut Ions are accept ed by all with perfect confidence nnd whoso goods and prie s nro everywhere regarded with favor. Such a house in iteyiiolilsvillii is that, conducted hy Messrs. Hriimlmugh A IIIIIlH.whose care fully and tastefully arranged windows form an attractive feature. Thespnclous building Is storked to repletion with the most tiiiique unci beautiful designs in furniture, including complete parlor, bed room nnd dining room sets, chairs, emiclii s, brackets, upholstered goods nnd tin i xeollcnt. line of cnrcts, rugs, etc. M"ssrs. Brumbaugh & Wills pay particular attention to the undertaking department, for which lliey are admir ably adapted. They always have on hand a very fine lot of funeral furnish ings, caskets, robes, etc., nnd take full charge, furnishing everything, together with a handsome hearse. 'These gentle men havH liberal and progressive Ideas whose constant aim has been to please the public through their excellent methods. 8. T. REYNOLDS. Dry Cioods.Notluns.F.to. Star Huilding. Conservative progression has been the maxim that hns placed the popular enterprise conducted by Mr. 8. T. Reynolds in the front rank in its linn In this part of the country and in Royn oldsvllle no house en joys more thorough ly the confidence and good will of the people. Mr. Reynolds has constantly aimed to conduct his bnslnefs upon the highest principles of mercantile honor, handling goods only of the liest quality and selling them at prices that will reach all and his efforts have mot with merited appreciation. The immense stock carried includes foreign and do mestic dry goods, dross fabrics, laces, silks, satins, white goods, notions, fancy goods, ladles' and misses' clonks, which will be sold cheap to make room, and tho same way with men's overcoats. corsets, ribbons, thread, etc., and Mr. Reynolds close relations with the lead ing importers nnd manufacturers ex plains the secret of his extremely favor able prices and the uniform excellence ot his goods, while he Is continually receiving the new colors and fabrics as soon as they are introduced. Mr. Reyn olds sees that all patrons got just what they dealre and this has had much to do with his gratifying success. MRS. BUSSARD'S MEAT MARKET. Main Street. Among the leading business enter prises of Reynoldsville that branch do- voted to the handling of moats is a most important factor. Among the accredit ed loaders here in this line is Mrs. BuBsard, who conducts an extensive meat business on Main street. She possosses supcrlorcold storage and other facilities for the satisfactory conduct of the business and manages the affairs of her enterprise in the most careful and successful manner. He trade embraces tho choicest western and state beef, homo salt, smoKed ana pickled meats. lard, bacon, sausage, bologna, chlckenB and game In season. Mrs. Bussard's market has been established here a long time and has since its inception been conducted upon the most liberal and conscientious methods. i'atrona can rely entirely upon the freshness and purity of the products of this house and everything is delivered promptly and satisfactorily by courteous and active assistants. This market enjoys a most UDcrai ana widespread patronag,. nicn it has fully earned through the marked excellence of Its service. JOHNS & THOMPSON. Reliable Merchant Tailors. Tho large percentage of carefully dressed people in Reynoldsville make excellent merchant tailoring establish ments a most Important factor. Among thorn, that conducted by Messrs. Johns & Thompson are tho recognized leaders, They possess a pocuiiar fitness and an accurate knowledge of the business and never full In making a stylish and bu coming gurment. Each season, and especially this season, they present hundsomo stock of goods in the piece, Including foreign and domestic woolens, casslmurcs, cheviots, diuginials, etc., in all thu new and beautiful styles which are well calculated to plcasu all classes, These goods are selected with great care and through Messrs. Johns & Thompson's connection with leading metropolitan houses they are constantly receiving now rubrics as soon us Intro duced and all who patronize tholr c tubllsliment are assured of receiving well mailt) and elegantly finished gar ments cut In style after the lust nnd latest fushlons and guaranteed to give satisfaction in every instance. Air. Thompson bus had forty yeurs exper ience in cutting and Mr. Johns is an expert In his line of business. SEEt.EY. ALEXANDER A CO. Hankers Main Street. One of the most excellent features in our Industrial life Is the superiority of Its banking Institutions, which me render ed necessary because of .the volume and Importance of Its commercial and man ufacturing Intorests. Prominent among these, and one whose wise and conserva tive management has carried It success fully through the worst financial panics, Is this bunking Institution. The men comprising tills bnnklng institution are our representative and wealthy citizens. A llliernl but careful bunking business Is done, deposits nro received subject to payment on demand, drafts are Issued on all the lesditig European and Amer ican cities, exchungo is bought and sold and collections are made on all available points. The accounts of lumbermen, merchants, professional men, farmers, mechanics and individuals are solicited. The marked ability, unimpeachable In tegrity and broad and liberal Ideas, as evidenced in the miiniigemeut of this bank, combined with its resources nnd the lidded responsibility of Its stock holders, are tho public's safeguard. L. F. HETRiCK. Well Known Meat. Market. Thero Is no caterer to public wants whose business is of more Importance than thn dealer In meats, judged from the standpoint of social economy and personal health, for tho Importance of perfectly sound meats Is paramount. For tills renson ll Is csp. eiully fitting that attention should bo called to the xcellcnt market, conducted by Mr. L. F. Hetrick, on Muln stseet, near Mc- Connell Hotel. The first thing that Impresses tho visitor on entering this model establishment Is tho cleanliness and order that pervades the market, In dicating the scrupulous care that Is oxerclsed in its management. Tho shop Is well appointed and equipped with cold storago and every modern conven ience for the proHir handling and pres ervation of meats. A select stock is constantly carried of choice slate and western beef, lard, veal, pork, fresh, suit and prepared meats, as well as all kinds of poultry and gnme In season. Orders are promptly delivered nnd the relia bility of this market Is such that, cus tomers are certain of getting just what they order In every Instance. The high popularity of this market Is the best proof that ho succeeds. THE IMPERIAL. Commercial Men's Homo Wiley A Sweitzer, Prop's. Cor. Main and Fourth Streets. For many reasons the accommodations offered by this, the loading hotel, the Imperial, to the traveling public are particularly fine. This popular house was first opened up to the public two years ago and is known as one of the most completely equipped, comfortable, and In every way attractive hotels In this section of the state. Thu Imperial is centrally located and is the most Im posing structure of Its kind In Roynolds- vlllo, on corner Main and Fourth streets, right In tho heurt of the city, throe sturles high, constructed with buff brick and stone trimming and is elc gantly and tastefully fitted up through' out, wun steam boat in every room. brass and Iron bedsteads Biippliod with cnmfortublo mattresses, cull and return call bells in every room, new carpets, attractive dining room with prompt service and plenty of light and always cheerful, with an abundance to oat of choice viands, with the best the market can afford. A froe 'bus meets all trains, also fine bath rooms and closets on every Door, with hot and cold water free to the patrons of the hotel. The office Is always clean with several tublos for cor respondunce and a telephone for busi ness purposes, while large sample rooms are at the disposal of commercial men, and nearby Is a bowling alley, restaur ant and barbershop, not lacking In any convenience. The hotel has aocoraraoda tlons for one hundred guests. Messrs. Wiley A Sweitxor are well known young business men. O. J. CORWIN. Artistlo Photographer W.Main Street. This skilled photographic artist en joys a high rcpututlon for his superior work. He has bad quite an extended experience in this business and his studio is fitted up with neatness and good taste. The reception parlors and dressing rooms contain every conveO' ionce and facility, whilo the operating rooms aro provided with all the lutest and most approved appliances known to the profession. In addition to photog ruphy special attention Is paid to life sizo work and enlarging direct from original negatives in any size. He Is oontinuully receiving new scenery, thus giving variety and beuutlful effects to his work nnd his flush lights and groups are very interesting. All of his work bears tho impress of the muster artist and it may be fuirly said thut In the higher art ot the profession tio cannot be surpussed Dy any artist In this sec' tlon. Children's photographs are made a specially of and every mother should tin vo it picture of her babe, lest death should Invade the homo and tho lit tin tot cannot lie seen liny more. Mr, Cor- in Is a highly est-emed member of his profession, and ho delights In producing the most artistic effects. Ho also han dles pianos and organs of tho best mskes. and is agent for the Standard sewing machines, the best on thn market. Dlt. L. L. MEANS. Surgeon Dentist Olllce In .1. Van Reed Building Prominent uniting the most successful dentists In this community Is Dr. L. L. Mi'Htis. who occupies spacious par- urs. handsomely furnished, in the J. Vim Reed Huilding. Dr. Means ssses- ses u thorough and comprehensive knowledge of ull branches of his profes sion, mid Is provided with all the latest and most highly improved appliances known. He has achieved a wide popti- urity mid an enviable reputation for is skill and the care exercised in all operations. Ho enjoys an excellent practice and is acknowledged to he among the best, most, reliable and care- ul in tho dental profession in thli vicinity. His beautiful gold caps and splendid crown and bridge work, and he superior excellence of his artificial work generally, has given him a wide celebrity, while In the preservation of tint ural teeth and In filling and ex traci ng Dr. Means is particularly expert His Very excellent workmanship and courteous treatment of patients, com bined with most reasonable prie s, bus r suited In securing for liliu a high class and steadily Increasing patroiiuge. A. 7.. SNYDER Up-lo-DutH Merchant Tailor, Next Disir to McConuell Hotel. For complete assortment, excellent goods and prices that suit the times few places the size of Reynoldsville can show such a representative and pro gressive house as thut of Mr. A. 7. Snyder, who established business here long ago. The building occupied is spacious and centrally located, and his workshop Is fitted up with special ref erence to tho business, while his show room Is replete with a hundsomo stock of goods In thu piece, Including foreign and domestic woolens, cassimers, chev iots, diagonals, etc.. In all tho new and beautiful styles which are well calculal ed to please all classes. Ho has become particularly popular because of the superior assortment of ifoods carried at all seasons and the uniform excellence of the fit and mako, which are guaran teed in every case. Mr. Snyder makes hut ono suit off a piece of cloth, made up in first-class style, and he employs only skilled tailors. Mr. Snydor has long held a prominent position in tho lending social and business circles of Reynoldsville, and he is a public spirit ed anu representative citizen. J. A H. C, DEIBLE. Expert Wagon Manufacturers. As scientiflo wagon builders Messrs. Deible Bros, occupy the leading place in this section of the state and their thorough and careful study of every de tail of this important branch of industry is clearly shown in thn ?reat superiority of their productions, which for stability, superior stylos and finish cannot bo ex celled. Their shop Is most completely equipped with all tho latest appliances, while only skilled workmen aro em ployed. Messrs. Delble Bros, use only the very finest and most highly season ed lumber in tho manufacture of their vehicles and every detail Is looked after In the most careful manner. They are prcixired to make any style of wagon, heavy or light, to suit any business in style or shape, and guarantee satisfac tion in every case. They also do wagon repairing of all kinds In tbs most prompt and careful manner, and their prleos, like their vehicles, are always satisfactory and they are determined to maintain the high reputation already established, while they are well and most favorably known. BON TON BAKERY. L. R. Huth, Prop'r. For purity and quality of goods no establishment of this kind in this sec tion of the stato can excel the superior products of Mr. L. R. Huth, proprietor of tho Bon Ton Bakery, on Muln street. and it is seldom that such an excellent opportunity is given to procure whole some and fresh bread stuff. The store Is commodious, neat and inviting and his buke house Is ample and complete in all its appointments. Seyerul com petent assistants are employed and I first class assortment Is kept on hand including besides his delicious bread rolls, buns, etc., fresh dully plain and funcy cakes of all kinds, pies, pastry and choice confections, etc, and here enn be had the choicestoysters ever brought to thlt city and always fresh and sold at tho very lowest prices. The products from this bakery art) supplied every morning in the most prompt and rell ublo manner while parties, balls, pic nlcs, etc., are catered to in first-class style at reasonable rates, and altogether the establishment conducted ny .jr. Huth enjoys a very fine town and coun try trado which is fast Increasing. L.M.SNYDER. Practical , Horse-sliisir and General Blacksmith. Among the Important business enter prises of this place wo mention parllou- arly that conducted by Mr. L. M. Sny der, who has made a most, critical nnd nreful study of this branch of business which he carries on upon the most scien tific principles, paying special attention o blooded and fast horses. He has ac quired a most enviable reputation as a scientiflo nnd practical horso-siusT and blacksmith and tind'irstands perfectly the horse's foot In Its many phases Mr. Snyder Is capable of treating any disease or Injury to this portion of the animal nnd his shoeing is alwayadono upon the the most approved principles and It is entirely satisfactory to bis numerous patrons. As a blacksmith he does nil kinds of repairing of Iron work, Also has received a complete set of machine horse clippers of lateM style and Is pre pared to do all kinds of liorsi) clipping at the very lowest rates. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mr. Snyder enjoys thn re spect nnd esteem of all classes in this community and his enterprise is ut the head of its Hue. geo m. Mcdonald. Attorney at Law and Insurance Agent. No Intelligent man asks the question, shall I Insure or not?" but every wlso nan asks, "with what, agent shall I in sure?" In Reynoldsville tbequestion Is easily answered by supplying the tin me of Mr. (Jen. M. McDonald. He dis-s a arge business In insurance and repre sents the nut reliable and strong"st Insurance companies in tho world. Those Insuring with Mr. McDonald aro always sure of tho fairest kind of treat ment. Patrons risks nro properly placed In sound companies and at the lowest possible rates and in case of loss their claims are carefully looked after. Ho writes ftre Insurance only and his office has a flutti ring record for claims settled and is the popular place for ail tho citizens of Jefferson county to pluee their insurance. He represents such strongcompanies us Niagara, Philadel phia Underwriters, Continental, Fire man's Fund, of San Francisco, Hartford, Manchester and American Centra!, ail having wide reputations for soundness. As an Attorney Mr. McDonald has won some notable cases in this county and is idely known all over the county. He has had experience in almost all kinds of occupations nnd business, lumbering, clerk and mercantile and was raised on a farm, where successful men generally como from. REYN DSVILLE H ARDWARECO. Smith A McClure, Proprietors, Muin (street. Among our most prominent and rep resentative business houses, and one whose name Is everywhere associated with all that Is fair, honorable and lib eral In a business way, that of the Ite.yiinltlsvlllo Hardware Co., on Main street, holds a prominent place,' and from the Inception of this enterprise the proprietors have enjoyed the fullest confidence of the public. This com pany offers many excellent advantages to patrons, Isith in assortment and price and their extensive operations cover a large territory. Their im mense and carefully selected stock em braces a full nnd complete line of heavy and shelf hurdware, builders' hardware, carpenters and mechanics' tools, locks, hinges, cutlery, hot plates, gas ovens and gas ranges, farm supplies. garden tools, nails, locks, chains, cross cut saws, etc. In the furniture de purtmcnt can be found a most com plete line of the lutest styles in bed room, parlor and dining room furni ture, etc. The store Is spacious and fitted up with eyery facility for the prompt receipt and distribution of goods and Messrs, Smith A McClure are public spirited and wide awake business men. 8. SHAFFER. Manufacturer and Dealer in Rough and Dressed Lumber or all Kinds Main Street. The mention of the name of S. Shaffer lu lumber and building circles carries with it a prestige and confidence enjoy ed lu a greater degree by none and proof positive that thero must bo au underlying current of accurate know ledge of the business and a liberal and just policy exorcised in thu manage' ment of its affairs worthy of imitation. He oerates an extensive lumber yard and plauing mill thoroughly equipped and the stock embraces pine, hemlock and hardwood, flouring, each, doors and blinds, porch posts, shingles, lathes and lu fact anything from a sidewalk plank to thn finest grade of clear white and yellow pine. The lowest prices are ul ways quoted and the intimate relations sustained with the best lumber produc ing sections place him in a position lo deul most favorably with patrons. Or dew for lumber either in tho rough or dressed, receive prompt attention and a force of skilled and experienced hands contribute to the satisfactory operation of the house. Ho is eminently popular h social and business circles and Is a gentleman with whom business relations will always prove satisfactory. HOTEL MiiCONNF.LL. 'rank J. Black, Prop. Tho Iicndlnff Hotel of the City. This well known and highly jmpulnr intel Is conducted by Mr. Frank .1. Black, and under his able management t has become one of the flnethostelrlc n this part of the state. The house is not only well conducted, but Is clean and excellent In all Its appointments and details. Tho houso is centrally lo- ated on Main street and with every convenience for traveling and com mercial men. It is supplied through out with all new and modern improve ments, steam heat, natural gas, large, airy guest chambers, hot and cold baths, and a large and attractive office. The dining room is a promim-nt and sttrac- ive feature and has the reputation of being unexcelled In this city. The cuisine is in chnrg; of an accomplished chief and every dish Is served In elegant style. The larye patronage enjoyed by this house from both local and trans- clefit trado Is strong vie'enee of the high classstyle In which It Is conducted. .1. D. WOODRINO A SON. L-nder in Drv Goods and Groceries Main Street. Ono of our lending and most opiilar mercantile establishments, whether considered in regard to the stoek car ried or the patronage enjoyed, is the well known establishment conducted by Messrs. J. D. Woodring A Son. They do an immense business and their goods are always first class, fresh, and always up-to-dato. In tho grocery department can bo found sugar, coffee, teas, soaps, spices, syrup, canned goods, bottled goods, tobacco and cigars, and confec tionery of all kinds, besides a large stoek of well known flour, which Is' noted for its good qualities, and which the ladies speak very highly of. The dry goods department is complete In every thing In this linn, including dress goods, ginghams, muslins, etc. Courteous at tention to tho wants of patrons and tbe great care with which they select their goods and their liberal dealings bave placed this house in the lead in this vicinity. Messrs. Woodring A Son al ways keep for their motto, "quality high, prices lowest." Tbey are enter prising and public spirited citizens, and their dealings have always met with favor with the people of this city. ABEL DUNN. Reliable Place for Hurdware Main Street. This important hardware establish ment enjoys a special distinction as be ing one of tbe most complete in the as sortment and magnitudo of its stock of any In this part of the state. The bus iness hns long been established and has most materially increased in patronage and extent, its operations being on a large scale. Mr. Dunn bandies nothing but hardware and makes a specialty of hardware. Here can be found the best grades of stoves and ranges which have a wide reputation, mechanics and car penters tools, nails, screeos, chairs, tin ware, locks, steel and Iron, hose, binges, stove pipe, saws, hand and crosscut, buckles, bolts and screws, etc. Mr. Dunn's favorable prices and quality of goods has placed bis enterprise in tbe lead. Ho gives his personal attention to the business and his careful selection nf the best articles,' his comprehensive assortment, combined with his personal popularity, have been the elements of his gratifying success, and he is well known in this city. P. B. U MODES. Where Excellent Meat is Bought Main Street. Situated right in the heart of Reyn. oldsvllle is one of our leading and well known butchers, Mr. P. B. Rhodes, who by exs-rlcnce knows every little detail connected with his line of bus iness and knows when meat Is strictly pure. Here can lie found at ull times a full stuck of the best fresh meats the country can furnish, including hams and shoulders,, lunl. bucon, fresh beef, Isdogna, sausage and cured meats of all kinds. Mr. Bhodcs' store Is com plete in all its appointments for keep ing his meats absolutely fresh and pure In his cold storage apartments, and he personally sees that coi-tuniers get just what they want and the best that can be had. He has lieen estab lished here many years in his present line and feels a just pride in the suc cess that -he has attained by honorable dealing. He is a very popular business man and gives fair treatment to all, rich and pisir, and his establishment is u model of its kind, and the trade he has is large and still increasing by his courteous method ami square dealings. ithWLl-DKD OS FOURTH PAGE -
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