tf
Moore Though a newly established
busiuosa this houso is tatrtii n fore
most position in tho coinmorciiil interest
of Norfolk It is au oxoollont lllnstra
ttou of tbo part that tho morchants nro
takiug in tho forward inarch of trado in
our city and at tho samo timo prosouts a
good ozauiplu of tho gonornlly oxcollont
character of our inorchant ontorprisos
Tho stock oarriod 1b oho of tho most
oxtouslro in tho comity oinbrnolng iu
part hoavy and sholf hardwaro cutlory
builders supplies uiochanics tools
barbed wiro stovus ranges oil and gas
olino stoves and a comploto lino of
ovorything uBuully found in a com
pletely stocked hardwaro storo whilo
tho prices aro invnriably beyond tho
reach of successful coiupotitiou and
everything is done that can be to fully
moot tho requirements of tho pnblio and
ovory opportunity is takon advnntago of
to fostor and cherish an over incroasiug
patronago Tho strictest principles of
morcautllo honor aro rigidly enforced
iu all affairs and thoro is no houso hero
engaged iu a similar line moro worthy
of tho llboral patronage which it onjoys
If you wish to savo mouoy you cannot
do it better or easier than by patroniz
ing this establishment
Personally Mr Mooro is a ploasing
man and tho buslnoss done at this store
is ovidouco of tho oonfldenco reposed iu
him as a thoroughgoing business man
fair in all transactions and is highly es
teomod for his strict iutogrity and
sterling personal worth
II A 1nnewalk
FARM IMPLEMENTS VEUICLE8 ETC
Probably uo one thing has had moro
to do with tho dovelopmout and general
prospority of tho country than tho uso
of improved farm machinery enabling
the farmer to greatly multiply the pro
ducts of his labor A reliable aud vory
popular establishment for handling
farm machinery vohiclos harness oto
of all kinds in Norfolk is that of H A
Pasewalk who established business hero
in 1878
Ho always has at his wareroouis the
latest and most improved manufactured
farm implements aud machinery niuk
iug a specialty of tho celebrated Cham
pion binders aud mowers aud is solo
agent for tho American Stool Wiro
Co a celebrated Waukegau wiro fencing
for cattle and hogs Ho does a geueral
supply business and carries a full lino of
repairs aud extras for all machines and
farming implements The storj rooms
aro located on East Main street and visi
tors aro always welcome aud aro invited
to call aud iuspoct stock and get prices
boforo purchasing elsewhere Ho also
carries a most complete stock of car
riages buggies wagous which aro made
by firms whoso uames are a guarantee
or excellence aud are sold at prices that
simply defy successful competition
Forsonally Mr Pasowalk is an enter
prising progressive business man who
takes an interest in all matters pertain
ing to the upbuilding of Norfolk aud
his enterprise is an important factor iu
the business life of our city and county
K It Konyon
WIDE AWAKE CLOTHING STORE
The enterprise owned and conductod
by E B Kenyon known as the Wide
Awake Clothing store has developed in
to one of the leading and most popular
clothing establishments of Norfolk
It was established in 189G and occu
pies one of tho most convenient business
houses in tho city There is displayed
one of the most complete stocks in its
line to be found in northeast Nebraska
It embraces mens boys and childrens
wearing apparel of every style design
variety aud pattern including all of the
most recent fabrics both in fine and
medium grades These are manufac
tured in the highest and most artistic
fashion and are equal to any goods that
aro merchant tailor made Mr Kenyon
adheres to the oue price system faith
fully fulfills all represoutatious and
maintains the most favorable relations
with his patrons and the general public
Tho store is replete with tho better
grades of everything that pertains to
outfitting including fine white and
fancy shirts novelties in neckwear col
lars and cuffs underwear of all kinds
fancy vests silk and linen handker
chiefs jewelry gloves hosiery etc
The hat aud cap department also em
braces all the latest styles in that hue
Tho superiority of the goods carried tho
careful selection of stock and selling at
prices that challeugo successful compe
tition together with tho close supervi
sion maintained over all tho details of
tho business combined with liberal nud
honorable treatment of customers has
secured for Mr Kenyon his present pop
ularity und prosperity and mado tho es
tablishment a popular headquarters for
tho citizens of Norfolk and farmers of
the surroundiug country to procure their
wearing apparel
Personally Mr Kenyon is not ouly
enterprising and progressive in business
bnt takes an interest in ovorything that
is of public benefit nud tho upbuiding
of his home city
Geo II Chriatopli
That a first class pharmacy kept ac
cording to modern ideas and conducted
with personal skill nud intelligence is a
great boon to any commuuity is too
palpable to admit of question In this
respect Norfolk is woll provided for in
the establishment of Geo B Ohristoph
The store which is one of tho finest in
the city is comploto in all its appoint
ments and well stocked with an assort
ment of pure fresh drugs medicines
cuemicaia ana arucrgist sundries or ovory
description including a judiciously se
lected lino of proprietary preparations
of standard value audi merit while
everything about tho establishment be
tokens thorough system and practical
judgment Physioians prescriptions aud
family receipts are compounded with
skill and acouraoy and receive at his
hands that attention their importance
demands tho prescription department
being under the supervision of oxperts
in pharmaoy and none bnt those compe
tent aro allowed to haudle physiciaus
orders
He has a large trado and all the avail
able space iu tho storo is ocoupiod with
the stock of a first class drug store in
cluding physicians and surgeons
requisites of ail kinds He also koops in
stock toilet and fanov artioles sponges
soaps perfumes books stationery etc
and oue of tho most complete assort
ments of wall paper paints oils etc
and is sole agent for the celebrated B
P S paints Best Paint Sold all of
which has been carefully selected from
the most reputable sources of supply
Personally Mr Ohristoph is a pleasant
courteous and enterprising business
man prompt and accurate in all busi
ness transactions Mr Ohristoph has
oho of tho finest soda fountains iu tho
city and promises tho public soino sur
prises in this lino during tho suminor
season
Sponcnr A Ovnlinait
SHOE vSTOHE
Standing foremost among tho repro
sontativo business houses of Norfolk and
closely idoutillod with many of tho
movements in tho work of improve
ments that has holpod onward tho
growth and contributed to tho prospori
ty of tho city is tho shoo storo of Spoueor
Ovolman who havo succoodod by
utilizing natural ability and n systom of
honesty and integrity In building up a
trado of largo proportions Tho promisos
occuplod aro fitted up with all nocossary
conveniences to facilitato bnslnoss
This is ono of tho most popular estab
lishments in tho city and draws trado
from tho wholo surrounding country
Thoy oarry a full stock of all tho latost
novelties and stylos iu boots shoos slip
pors rubbors etc for ladies mens
and childrons wear and soil at prices
that challeugo competition and all
classos of customers can rest assured of
having as largo a variety of footwoar to
soloct from as can bo found iu tho larger
citios
Tho fnot that this storo can supply
anything in theso linos and is known to
bo iudopoudont of all competition has
mado tho houso tho uamo roputation
aud oxtonsivo business it is now en
joying
Personally Mossrs Sponcor
man aro enterprising and progressive in
business aud tako an interest iu all
matters tending to promote tho progress
of trado in this vicinity and tho upbuild
ing of our city
0 II K mil ii
MERCHANT TAILOR
For flue merchant tailoring tho above
gentleman has achieved tho most
ablo reputation of any in this soction
This is unquestionably tho hoaiiquarters
lor taBmounblo tailoring whore gar
ments to measure embody every featuro
of graco and elegance where measur
ing aud cutting are done on correct
principlesaud whore a stock of lino
fashlouablo goods is kept to seloct from
Among tho uovelties which aro noticed
aro fancy striped suitings plaids clays
cheviots diagonals kersoys cashmeres
nnd an endless varloty of piece goods in
all tho lutest toxturos and dosicus
Every garment sent out of this establish
ment is suro to attract ono or more now
customers being so admired and favor
ably criticised as to act as an advertise
ment for tho maker Mr Kralm has
beeu in tho business since 1892 and
claims aud justly so wo think that his
prices cannot bo duplicated iu this sec
tion Tho fit and tho latest stylo being
always guaranteed and this is undoubt
edly tho largest merchant tailoring es
tablishment iu this part of the state and
employes from six to eight men con
stantly
Mr Kralm is determined to stand at
the head of the merchant tailoring busi
ness aud to hold that position on merit
Oall and seo him when iu need of a suit
or overcoat and be convinced as to tho
style fit aud prices
C W llriiusch
COAL AND GRAIN DEALER
An industry of such importance as
that conducted by 0 W Braasch is so
conducive to the general prosperity as to
demand moro than a passing considera
tion at our hands The business was
established in 18S0 and from its incep
tion has been steadily increasing until
now it has reached proportions of con
siderable magnitude Tiio office and
yards are conveniently located between
Main street and Madison n venue near
the Union Pacific tracks with yards also
on the F E M V which are con
veniently located for tho receipt aud
diotributiou of coal and he lias largo
aud commodious sheds with a largo
storage capacity which enables the
house to always have a good supply on
baud and admits of prompt delivery as
soon as ordered Ho handles nothing
but what is first class in every respect
The connections of tho house with lead
ing mines give it an advantage which
places it on a par as far as competition
is concerned with any houso in the
state He is exclusive ngont for the
celebrated Sweetwater Rock Springs
coal and always sells Scranton hard coal
which is acknowledged to bo the best
coal on tho market Mr Braasch is also
an extensive grain dealer having an
elevator on the line of tho F E M
V railway which has a capacity of
about 2000 bushels of grain Ho pays
tho highest market prico for all he can
get always giving tho farmers tho ben
efit of the market
Mr Braosoh is not only an enterpris
ing business man but also takes an in
terest in all matters of public benefit
Ho is conversant with every detail of
the coal und grain business and the bus
iness is so conducted as to commend the
establishment to tho favor and confi
dence of all with whom it has dealings
J W Kclwurrt
One of tho things that is sure to bo
noticed and commented upon by a per
son who is visiting a blacksmith shop is
tho manuor in which horses hoofs aro
treated in tho process of shooing for
thoy aro Bcraped nnd hammered as if
thoy woro made of stouo nud oven if
they were mado of stone they could not
oscapo serious injury under such treat
ment Evory horse owner should exor
cise care in the placing of orders if ho
wauts work properly dono In this con
nection wo may fittingly make mention
of the shop carried on by J W Ed
wards It is oue of the best equipped
and most carefully managed in the city
and many owners of valuablo horsos
mako it a rule to have them shod ex
clusively at this shop He gives particu
lar attention to tho treatment of stum
bliug interfering corns quartor cracks
and other defects of tho feot Owners
directions nro strictly followed and wo
would adviso parties having lame or in
terfering horses to trivo him a call Ho
will givo prompt servico and at moderate
prices
As a citizen Mr Edwards is trust
worthy and reliable in all transactions
aud enjoys tho confidence of his patrons
and the geueral public iu a marked de
gree
Fred Karo
MEAT MARKET
The principal requirements of a first
class meal is nlco fresh juicy moat
such as can be had in this neat and
tastefully arrauged market ThiB mar
ket has tho reputation of handling noth
iug but the best butchers Btook and the
THE NORFOLK NEWS FRIDAY A1MUL II 1901
boot brands of cured meats This plnco
Is first class In all its appointments be
ing neat woll kept und ono - It is a
pleasure to patronize Patrons aro
always troatod courteously givon tho
best cuts whon desirod and always get
tho lowest prices consistent with good
quality Tho markot has always been
woll patronized and its prosperity has
not spoiled It but has stimulated It to
further efforts to ncoommodato its in
creasing trado Whon you want a nlco
steak roast boiling ploco ham mntton
sausage bacon smokod moats of all
kinds or anything in this lino go to this
rollablo market whom you are always
sure of gottlng tho bust moats good
weight and low prices
Personally Mr Karo Is not only enter
prising aud progressive In bnsluoss but
takes an Interest In all matters of public
benefit and ho enjoys tho rospoct and
ostoetn of all
Wlntnr 1 So hull
HARNESS AND HORSE FURNISHINGS
Tho above houso by tho oxtont of its
operations nnd the standard aud gen
eral excellence of its products largely
contribute to the industrial and trado
activity of Norfolk and speaks in tho
strongest terms of tho enterprise aud
energy of tho proprietors Tho stock
whiuh is ono of tho largost In the city
embraces light aud hoavy harnois
whips robos blankets saddlos hard
ware turf goods and everything in tho
lino of horse furnishings usually found
iu a completely stocked harness store
and at prices whiuh defy competition
Harness are made to order In the finest
stylo on short notice whilo repairing is
dono promptly and neatly making a
spocialty of extra parts for harnoss such
as linos tugs collars eto Ouly tho
choicest material that mouoy can buy
is used In the products This ontor
pribu we reward as ono worthy of special
mention not ouly for tho suporior stock
but for tho advautuges that aro tendered
buyers who show their acknowledge
ment ot theso benefits by steady aud In
creasing patronago Thoso who wish to
save money and bo honestly dealt with
should direct their patronage to this re
liable harness store
Messrs Winter and Sohulz aro char
acterized for their liberality and upright
business methods and aro well aud
favorably known throughout the city
and county
Albert DiBUur
HARDWARE STOVEs RANGES ETO
A reprosoutativo and popular estab
lishment in its lino iu the city is that of
Albert Doguer who established hero in
1882 and is steadily pushing his way to
public favor through tho chanuols of
well directed efforts and today stands
in tho frout rauk of our conuneroial en
terprises Whon ono considers the
groat strides our city has takon in tho
past ho must need admit that the inde
fatigable energy and foresight of her
morchauts havo formed a solid and sub
stantial growth The above house is an
excollont illustration of this fact Sonio
extent of the business may bo gleaned
from tho fact that tho promisos thougli
very largo aro scarcely sufficient to con
tain tho quantity of hardware cutlery
tools manufacturers supplies builders
hardware sholf goods aud tools for all
trades guns nnd ammunition to rout as
well as farm aud garden tools stoves
ranges oil aud gasoline stoves making
a specialty of the Malleable Steel rauges
which are acknowledged by thoso who
are using them to be superior to any
other range on tho market all of which
aro sold at prices which challeugo suc
cessful competition Through repre
sentations pleasing to customers a large
and prosperous trade has been built up
and the most houorablo nud upright
methods nro pursued in all transactions
Personally Mr Doguer is oue of our
most enterprising and progressive busi
ness men aud ono who takes an interest
iu nil matters tending toward the up
building of Norfolk
AV 1 Gc IJro
NEGOTIATIONS OF FARM LOANS
The rapid erowth and development of
our thriving western cities may be at
tributed in a large measure to tho en
ergy sagacity and liberality of thoir real
estate dealers aud loan men This is
true of Norfolk which owes much of
its thriving condition to tho efforts of
such agencies Prominent among and
one of tho best known agencies of
northeastern Nobraska ougaged in the
business of negotiating loans is that of
Gow Bros who established thoir busi
ness in Norfolk in 1890 They also rep
resent insurance companies that for re
liability aud soundness aro among tho
best iu the world and their facilities for
effecting perfectly safe insurance to any
amount aro second to no othor agenoy
in the state Thoy are conservative yet
liberal in their dealings and are re
garded as boiug among the best posted
on tho value of farming property in this
section of tho state They can place
loans on farming property to any
amount at tho lowest possiblo rates nnd
have since thoir inception into business
loaned a million dollars on real estato
first olas mortgago security tho most
perfect satisfaction resulting to all con
cerned In conclusion we tako ploasuro
iu stating that thoro is no agenoy in this
or any other state engaged in a similar
lino of business moro worthy of tho
liberal patronage it receives
Personally Mossrs Gow Bros nro
strictly houorablo upright and perfectly
responsible in every way Thoy stand
in tho front rank among our progrossivo
public spirited citizens working for tho
upbuilding of Norfolk
0cnr Utile
FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
As an establishment of the highest
standard the above named house is
worthy of special mention It stands iu
the front rank among tho commercial
enterprises of tho city and is in every
sense of the word a metropolitan con
cern and reflects great credit not only
upon tho proprietor but also upon the
general mercantile interests of the city
The stock which is extensive and woll
chosen comprises everything in tho lino
of staple aud fancy groceries flno teas
coffees relishes sauces table luxuries
canned goodB of all klndB butter cheese
flour and the very best of everything
tho market affords
The greatest caro is taken iu the so
lection of stock so as to always have on
hand fresh goods Tho establishment
has the reputation of being the plnco to
get just what you waut and nt the right
prico
An uninterrupted coHtiuuanco of tho
vast patrouage which has been built up
by zealous enterprising methods ster
ling integrity aud close application to
the interests of tho trade and noods
of customers Is deservedly merited By
giving good weight nnd novor misrepre
senting goods to any customer tho storo
of Oscar Uhlo bears an enviable reputa
tion In this community
Personally Mr Uhlo Is among our on
torprlslug nud progressslve business
mon who Is well and most favorably
known In social and business circles and
who always takes an Interest In all mat
tors tending to promote tho progross of
trade iu this section
Norulk Slioo tlo
As an establishment of tho highest
standard the above nnmod houso Is
worthy of special mention It stands
In tho front rank among the commer
cial enterprises of tho elty and rellects
groat credit not only upon the proprie
tors but also uiion tho gonoral morohan
tllo Interests of our olty Tho estab
lishment has boon a favorite with tho
public si mm establishing busliioss here
In 1900 Tho promises ommpiod aro
cont rally located whoro every conven
ience has been provided for the accom
modation of patrons An Immense
stook Is oarrlodovorythlng lu tho lino of
fine and medium grndos iu hand aud
miiciiine made boots shoes suppers
rubbers folts etc for ladles moils anil
childrons wear also all the new and
fashionable novelties of tho season
Their l fit special linos are unominlod
for stylo quality and comfort selected
with tho greatest care and purchased
from tho principal manufacturers of
tho country Tho house has superior
connections with the leading manufac
turers buying their supplies in largo
quantities for cash thus securing the
most favorablo discounts which enables
them to sell to tho public at prices
which challeugo sucooMsful competition
The Norfolk Shoe Ooh policy is to
supply tho best goods obtainable at
prices which will soouro indole salos and
enable them to quickly replenish their
stoclc witli tho newest and most stylish
goods iu footwear to bo found iu tho
market
v n niMi
1IIJMIIER
W II Rish conducts ono of tho most
successful plumbing steam anil hot
water heating ostablishmonts In Nor
folk He is a specialist iu the science of
proporlv heating aud ventilating build
nigs His promisos aro located first door
south of Duiv News oillco wliero ho
has every facility and convionce on hand
for the successful prosecution of tho bus
inoss Sanitary heating water servico
house drainings seworago steam fitting
etc aro spoolal features of his work
which is all dono undor his personal
attention and supurvl ion and as he
uses only tho best of material the best
of workmanship is guaranteed
A full and complete stock of gas fix
tures steam and plumbing sppliancos
always cairied in stook and ho is pre
pared to givo estimates on all classes of
work in theso lines Mr Rishs reputa
tion for fair prices and houorablo deal
ings is well known throughout Norfolk
and this nlnno has secured him many
orders In tho lipnting of all classes of
buildings lie has no suporior putting iu
hot water and both high and low press
uro steam heating with perfect success
Personally Mr Klsli is among our
ontorprising and progrossivo business
men nud his ontorpriso is an important
factor in tho business life of our city
Chicago Lumbar Co
LUMHER AND 1HJILPINO MATERIAL
The trado in rough dressod nnd
manufactured lumber of overy descrip
tion is conductod iu Norfolk by the Chi
cago Lumber Co who established busi
ness hero in 1885 making ono of the
oldest lumbor firms in Northeast Ne
braska Nothing commends itself more
thoroughly to tho consideration of the
avorago American citizen than enter
prise and we know of no moro worthy
example of it than tho abovo undertak
ing
Tho yards aro conveniently located
with largo convenient and woll ar
ranged buildings nnd sheds that contain
about threo quartor million feot of com
mon lumber Tho yards and office cover
half a block and contain all tho finer
building material together with a largo
stock of dressed aud undressed lumber
as well as all kinds of sash doors win
dow framos blinds mouldings etc of
ovory description interior finish and
house trimmings of all kinds being a
prominent featuro of tho business
Shingles lath siding flooring aud
ovorything in tho lino of building ma
terial is carried in largo quantities And
if you think of building or doing any re
pairing it will pay you to givo them a
call as they aro prepared to furnish
anything from tho rough lumber re
quired for tho frame to the finest inside
finish nud on terms which aro invaria
bly satisfactory whilo tho prices cannot
bo bettered in this section of tho stato
Mr R B Wellor tho manager is
among our most ontorprising aud pro
grossivo business mon and under his
personal management tho enterprise has
become ouo of our most substantial in
stitutions playing an important part in
tho business ltfo of our city aud comity
II C Saltier
FARM IMPLEMENT- VEHICLES ETO
In all important lines of trade thoro
aro houses that stuud prominently forth
as tho leadors in their respective linos
from tho complete and thorough
knowledge of tho business as woll as tho
oharaotor of the goods in which they
deal Iu this connection it is with
poasuro that the attention of the publio
is called to the establishment conducted
by H 0 Sattler who established busi
ness here in 1892
He carries in stock specialties in
standard agricultural implements and
supplies whioh command universal at-
teutiou and general patrouuRQ He
huudles tho leading farm machinery
manufactured including mowers
biuders threshers plows rakes culti
vators harrows and everything used on
a farm uud carnes a full line of supplies
and oxtras tor nil machines and farm
implements Ho conducts a general
supply business throughout this section
and thoso intending to purehaso aro
cordially invited to call and inspect tho
stock aud got prices as an inspection of
stook incurs ho obligation to purohase
His lino of farming implements is
unrivaled by any similar establishment
for utility durability and goueral ex
cellence and aro sold at pricos whioh
simply defy successful competition
Ho also carries a large stock aud com
plete assortment of wagons carringes
buggies etc which are up-to-date of
tho host material aud sold at prices that
cannot bo duplicated anywhero
Personally Mr Sattlor is an euterp is-
S
lug and progressive business mnn who
takes an Interest In all matters tending
towards the upbuilding of Norfolk anil
his enterprise is an important factor in
the business life of our city nud county
Norfolk lltillilltig mill Limn Annorlnlloii
During tho last few yoars a class of
institutions have sprung up lu thn
United Htales intondod to moot tho re
quirements of persons with small means
who desire a safe and prolltablo luvost
ment for their funds and known ns
building and loan associations They
have already taken a high rank among
the banking Institutions of this county
A very popular Institution of this kind
lu Norfolk Is that of tho Norfolk Build
ing nud Loan association This usso
elation was organised iu 1885
and Is olllcered by the following
well known citizens of Norfolk II A
Pasowalk president P T Birohard
vicn president W II Buoholz treas
urer 0 II Durlaiid secretary all
business men nud citizens of this
community whose names aro synony
mous with Integrity and whose interests
aro allied with the growth and prosper
ity of the olty and county Ah soon as
money is earned It is neoessnry to look
tor some plnco to put it Thoro is no
place that eeinblnos safety security and
profit better than a well conducted
building and loan association They
have always proven to bo friends of the
working man tho farmer and all classes
of people who desire snfo institution to
invest thoir earnings Members can
borrow under certain conditions uud
build houses to live iu or rent or if you
have a lot tho association will build you
a house and you can pay for it monthly
and have your own home The bor
rower Is boneflted because ho becomes
the owner of his own houso at a
monthly cost little if nuy larger then
the monthly rental of the same pi oporty
No bank or other tlnaiielal institution
can offer stronger safeguards or better se
curity for the protection of its members
than thn Norfolk Building nud Loan
association The oflleers are eminently
qualified to administer tho trust reposed
iu them and are extending the busi
ness throughout this section of the stato
I 1 HliornKK
ItAKERY CONFEflTlOMtRV AM
nilOOlRIKS
For purity and quality of goods no
establishment iu or around this town
excels that of E J Schoiegge The
promises are neat and inviting aud his
bake hoiiNU is ample and complete iu all
its appointments A large assortment
of fine fancy giocoiios are carried in
stock besides his delicious bread rolls
buns fresh plain ahd fancy cake of all
kinds pies pastry choice confec
tions and a most complete assortment of
mixed candies fruit etc A specialty
is made of his well known brcadstulls
including rye graham Vienna and
home made hioud which cannot be tx
colled anywhero Banquets weddings
parties etc aro catered to and at rea
sonable rates He has a largo mail
order trado which extends to all of tho
surrounding town of this soction The
establishment is oue of the best in tho
city aud Mr Schoreggo onjoys a vory
fine city and country patronage and is a
highly csteomod aod energetic business
mini Ho fully uiorits the largo share
of public favorho enjoys
AhltiiMim Hi oh
MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN
IIIOVCLEH
Tho leading and most populnr head
quarters iu Norfolk for tho manufac
ture salo and repairing of bicycles is
that of Ahlmauu Bros who established
business hore in 1897 Thoir workshop
and salesroom nro conveniently ar
ranged and aro in ovory way adapted to
tho purpose to which thoy aro devoted
Tho stock carried is a largo and repre
sentative one and includes all those of
tho nowost make and with the latest
improvements Thoy also build any
special or regular whool to order oithor
chain or chainless tandems triplets or
quadB These will bo known as Ahl
maim Specials Thoir leading wheel
tho Orient made by the Waltham Man-
ufacturing Co of Waltham Mass is
the finest strongest and fastest whool
in tho world today It is tho loador of
all leadors ridden by all the leading
professionals holding all world rocords
Thoir pricos will bo from 2000 up for
good honest mado wheols that aro fully
guaranteed Thoy will nlso handle
some cheaper whoels such as 51095
and 18 75 in order to compote with
mail order houses but theso thoy do
not recommend Their stock of sun
dries parts and repairs is comploto and
tho largost ever brought to Norfolk
Thoy aro also ablo to mako any part to
a bicycle on short notice and you
should patroulzo them with your ropalr
work
Machines nro sold at tho lowest pos
siblo prico for cash or on the install
ment plan at roasonablo rates of pay
mont aud approved crodit Owing to
an increaso of business nnd for waut of
moro room for thoir largo stock Messrs
Ahlmnun Bros will move into now
quarters located in tho Ahlmann block
It is tho aim of Messrs Ahlmann Bros
to do first class work and furnish tho
latest improved machines to customers
at roasonablo prices and this thoy are
onablod to do by moans of thoir close
relations with lending sources of supply
and direct purchases Thoy cordially
invito intending purchasers to call and
inspoct stock aud got prices boforo pur
chasing olsowhore
Messrs Ahlmann Bros aro of nnusunl
ability and aro enterprising nnd pro
gressive in business and enjoy tho
spect and esteem of all in the com
munity
H IluyeH
JEWELER AND OPTICIAN
Ono of tho most elegantly appointed
and fluest stocked jowolry establish
ments of Norfolks most prominent bus
inoss thoroughfaro is that of 0 S
Hayes who established himself hero in
1881 and today has ono of tho Quest
stores in tho city which is fitted up in
raodorii style with hnndsoino glass cases
whioh aro stocked with au admirably
selected assortment of fiuo wntchos aud
jewelry in great variety including
diamonds rings pins studs fancy
goods and clocks in all sizes and stylos
silverware optical goods and ovorything
usually found iu a first class jewelers
establishment Tho stock of silverware
is very attractivo and ombraces the
products of our best makers Particu
lar attention is paid to fine watch and
jowolry repairing Mr Hayos boing a
flnishod workmau himself thero being
uo work in this lino too difficult for
him to undertake and tho roputation ac
quired iu this department of the busi
3
ness led fo a patronago which isstoadily
Increasing
Mr Hayes Is also a graduato optiolati
and Is noted for the skill and caro hoox
oroises in the treatment of all cases that
oomo under his attention Mr Haven
is n graduate of tho yhioagonphthalmlu
college which Is recognized ns tho load
ing institution of the kind in tho coun
try Ho makes a specially of testing
and correcting difficult oases of impor
feet vision Holms nil tho latest and
most improved Instruments for examina
tion In fact Mr Hayes is skilled in
overy department of the business and Is
enabled to guarantee reliable work to alt
who have business relations with this
vory reputable establishment He nlso
handles the leading pianos and organs
manufactured and carries a full lino of
supplies including nil tho most popular
sheet inuslo of the day
Personally Mr Hayos is an ontorprls
lug and progressive business man lu
whom may bo placed the great ost con
fidence anil our rendoiH can fool assured
that nowhere will a more appropriate
selection be placed at their disposal
Snlinr Coul mill Grain On
GRAIN LIVE HrOK Atl COAL DEALERS
In writing of the Influential factors
which contribute to tho general prosper
ity of Norfolk noun aro more worthy of
liberal mention than thoso of tho Hal
tor Coal aud Grain Co whioh Is
among the largest coil grain and live
stock dealers iu Norfolk
Thoir elevator has a capacity of 9000
bushels of grain and thoy pay out over
4100000 per nunum to tho fnrinors hi
the vicinity of Norfolk which iu turn is
distributed among our inorohautH for
tho necessaries of life thus keoping tho
money iu tho community They always
give the farmer the benefit of tho mar
ket generally making the price equal fo
any other dealer in the vicinity and as n
result farmers can bo seen hauling their
grain und seeds to this elevator overy
day Thoy also handle all kinds of
hard aud soft coal and are prepared to
deliver as soon as ordmod Wo are glad
to seo Norfolk iu possession of such bus
iness ns this as it creates a trade confer
for grain It is this i lass of business
that builds up a town and makes it a
trading point
Messrs Salter Sou aro among our
most enterprising and progressive busi
ness men aud take nu interest in all
matters tending to promote tho progress
of tiade iu this section
liluinil A llnulforil Liiiulinr Co
LUMIllR AM UUILUINU MA1ER1AL
In the progress of a city its growth
and onlntgoiuunt the people become
awaie that the lumber dealer plays a
most important part in their upbuilding
Tlie stocks carried by these concerns iu
dicate the class of city which is being
developed and by examining theso
stccks we may judge of thu value of im
provements cairiodon
The lumber iuteiests
important and among
find the establishment
Bradford who carry au
of Norfolk aro
the dealers wo
of Ed winds
oxteusivo stock
of dtessud and undressed lumbor sash
doors blinds mouldings and all kinds
or building material They aro propared
to furnish anything from tho rough
lumbor to the finest iusido finish and at
pricos that cannot bo duplicated in this
section of thn state The stock is
housed thus assuring that it is iu prime
condition for uso Those intending to
build or do any repairing will do well to
givo them a call Tho proprietors per
mit no misrepresentation of stock which
fact iu itself accounts iu a laro meas
ure for thosoniowhatromarkablo success
of tho business
Personally Mr J K Boas tho mana
ger is an ontorprising business man re
spected and esteemed for his integrity
and straightforward dealings
lie oilers overy advantage and con
vomonco to purchasers and is in a position
to quote prices that will be found most
satisfactory We strongly recommend
our readers to givo this yard a trial and
bo convinced as to its honoinblo dealings
and fair prices
luliii Hrlcliiy
HARDWARE
Among tho prominout and reprosouta
tivo business men engaged in tho hard
waro trado in Norfolk epecial mention
must bo accorded to Mr John Friday
who established business horo in 1884
sluco which timo ho has built up a largo
first class trado at tho samo timo sus
taining a high reputation for his enter
prise and business sagacity It would
bo impoBslblo ns woll as Impractical to
attompt an enumeration of tho various
artlclos pertaining to this important
branch of commerce that may bo found
at this establishment Tho stock is vory
largo and tho specialties in some articlos
of which ho carries many aro of such a
naturo nnd bear such a character of use
fulness as to claim universal attention
and general patronago
Tho goueral stock carried ombraces
ovory known article in tho liuo of hard
ware cutlory tools manufacturers
supplies builders hardwaro sholf
goods aud goueral supplies in iron goods
and tools for all trado as well as form
and garden tools stoves rauges oil and
gasoline stovoB making a specialty of
tho celobrated Garland stoves and
ranges aud tho genuine Beckwith Round
Oak stoves aud furnaces All of which
aro sold at prices which ehullengo com
petition By addressing or calling upon
Mr Friday our readers will bo afforded
immediate information relative to facili
ties of tho houso as idso prices aud
terms for tho supplying of any goods
Callers may fnrthor depend upon receiv
ing that attention and consideration in
keoping with tho character of ouo of tho
best establishments of its kind in this
section of tho stato
Porsoually Mr Friday is a progrossivo
business man who takes au interest iu
all matters tending to promote the up
building of Norfolk
V M leHche
CKlAR MANUFACTURER
Among tho leading aud most popular
cigar manufacturers of this section ot
tho stato prominent mention must bo
nccordod E M Ziesoho who is kept
busy in tho manufactory of a superior
quality of cigars aud eujoys a prosper
ous trade throughout this section whioh
is steadily increasing
Mr Ziesoho has acquired a high repu
tation which ho has fairly earned by
tho carofnl selection of stock manufac
tured promptness iu filling orders nud
reliability in all transactions The
cigars manufactured nro in large do
maud on account of their purity nnd ex
collent Jluvor with all who have evor
smoked thorn To thoso who have never
smoked them we would soy try them
Dont be wedded to ouo particular brand