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About The Wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-???? | View Entire Issue (Feb. 20, 1909)
FIRST NATIONAL BANK. The strong financial standing of our city is largely due to the strong bank ing: institutions which it possesses. and none of these strong towers of finance hr.ve done more to aid in ad vancing this enviable financial posi tion than the First National Bank of Lincoln. From its foundation the ca reer for this institution has been a bril liant example of what enterprising ability can accomplish. The officers of this bank are gentlemen of the highest standing, whose conservative, yet progressive business methods as sure the success of any institution with which they are connected. This bank has exhibited a cordial attitude toward labor, and many of our mem bers are its patrons. Under its able and efficient management this insti tution bas had a wonderful growth . It does a general banking business and each and every patron, be they large or small, receive the same care ful treatment. The wage-earners will find that the First National Bank will always treat them right, and we take pleasure in saying a good work for them in this edition. The officers of the bank are: S. H. Burnham, presi dent; A. J. Sawyer, vice-president; H. S. Freeman, cashier; T. B. Evans, W. B. Ryons, Frank Parks and P. R. Easterday, assistant cashiers. E. E. BENNETT CASKET CO. Among the factories which lend dignity and prestige to Lincoln is that of the E. E. Bennett Casket com pany. From a small beginning this concern has grown to be one of the largest and most important in the middle west, and the products of the company are shipped north, west and south to a territory that is constantly widening. The factory manufacturers the best there is to be had in the line of coffins and caskets. The very best workmen are employed, and not only does ' the concern manufacture the highest grade of plain and covered caskets, but it is prepared to turn out special work on the shortest no tice. E. E. Bennett, president, and Mr. McAnulty, secretary of the estab lishment, are gentlemen of high stand ing in the community and are actively interested in all things pertaining o the welfare and progress of Lincoln. It is only in time of sorrow that it becomes necessary for our members 10 become patrons and purchasers of the output of this concern. While it Is quite true this company does not retail the goods they manufacture, at the same time every good citizen of Lincoln should demand from their undertakers, when such occasion's occur, the products of the E. E. Ben nett Casket company. Eat at Elam's. CAPITAL COLLAR AND CUFF CO. In enumerating the varied lines of industry carried on here, tnere is one in its exclusive line that we wish to call special attention To on account of the able manner in which it has been conducted. We refer to the- busi ness conducted' by the Capital Collar and Cuff company. This company manufactures water- I roof linen collars and cutis, under me vjiame of the "Anchor" brand, and the product of their factory is fast gaining a reputation in all the western states. There has long been a demand for collars and cuffs that could be washed Fimilar to that of the old celluloid collar and yet get away from the dangers and stiffness of the celluloid product. This company has been very successful in this respect Inasmuch as their collars and cuffs look exactly like linen, and fit just as well in every particular. The duty of every citizen of Lin coln is very plain when it comes to buying goods that are manufactured in our home town. The Capital Collar and Cuff company is a Lincoln concern and should receive the support of every good citizen. Thousands of dol lars are paid out annually for labor and the maintenance of their factory, and we should at least show our ap preciation of their efforts by patron izing them whenever possible. They have always shown their friendliness toward our cause, and we take pleas- live In recommending them in this out Annual Home Patronage Edition. Eat at Flam's. GLOBE LAUNDRY. The laundry business is largely represented in Lincoln, and an un doubted example of enterprise is shown in the development of the Globe Laundry at 330-340 South Eleventh street. This laundry has built up a flourishing business and has one of the finest up-to-date equipments" for all kinds of laundering in the mid west. They have the latest machin ery and best appliances, and they do the hUhest grade of work, including fine shirts, waists and dresses. Every department is operated by skilled workers experienced in laundering. They make a special feature of doiii; your work in the most complete man ner and in the shortest time, "ork left at this laundry at 9 a. m. can be secured the same day at 6 p. m. This feature alone is a point worth vour consideration, and some time or other in your life you need your laun dry and need it quick. The citizens of Lincoln that are not already pa tronizing this firm will find it a good concern to tratifaact business witn. Give them a trial and you will ba treated right. Eat at Flam's. THE REIMERS-KAUFMAN CO. Successors to the Reimers & Fried Co. One of the most important indus tries in the development of any city is that of the production of the va rious kinds of Artificial stone. The most substantial foundations are built upon artificial stone. In this class of work the Reimers-Kaufman Company occupy a conspicuous place. This firm CAPITAL CAFE. The city of Lincoln is certainly able to pride herself on her most pleasant and tidy restaurants and cafes, and this is due mostly to just such ag gressive and business-like restaurants as that known as the Capital Cafe, located on North Eleventh street. The manager, Hans Warkow, is a gen tleman of the highest standing, and is well known in Lincoln to the hotel trade. Upon entering this popular and agressive restaurant one is impressed at once with the cleanliness of the place, and after eating is impressed with the wholesomness of the food. Then the prices are within easy reach of all who care to patronize the place, and the people employed there are so polite that it makes one feel at home, and desire to become a regular pa tron. It has been frequently remarked that Mr. "Warkow knows exactly what his customers want. This pa per desires in this issue to ask the people of Lincoln and vicinity to call at the Capital Cafe, as we are as sured that they will not only get the best of food, but at the same time get it at prices which are bound to suit the most exacting. Eat at Elam's. DR. R. L. BENTLEY. In this review of business concerns and the various institutions of our city, we would give prominent men tion to the gentleman whose name heads this article. Conveniently lo cated at 2118 O street. Dr. Bentley is thoroughly equipped for the scientific practice and treating of children. His office hours are from 1 to 4 p. m. Dr. Bentley has made a life-study of the diseases of children. His -large practice is due to his wonderful stc cess in the treating of his patients. Dr. Bentley is a. gentleman of the highest standing and integrity, he has a large patronage among our mem bers, and has always shown his friendliness towards our cause on va rious occasions. He is one of The Wageworker's regular advertisers, this fact in itself showing that the laboring man's patronage is sought, after and appreciated. We take pleasure in giv ing him prominent mention in this our annual trade review edition. Eat at Elam's. WILBER AND DEWITT MILLS. The production of high grade flour is an enterprise of vital importance to every person, comprising as it does the principal part of a meal. R. F. Safrik, manager of the local branch of the Wilber and DeWitt Mills, place upon the market the kind of flour that is popular with the careful house wives, who want to make a little flour go the longest way and give the best possible results. Their flour is We wish to call the attention of the many readers of this our Annual Trade Review Edition to the fact that the manufacturing concern of W. C. Shinn has moved into their large and commodious quarters at 126-130 North Sixteenth street, where they extend n welcome to the public to visit the-.ii PLANT AND YARDS OF THE which has its office and yards at Twelfth and W streets, manufacture all kinds of artificial stone, and make a specialty of sidewalks, pavings, curbing, driveways, cellar bottoms, sidewalk flags, patent holow building blocks and encaustic tile floors. There are several concerns in Lincoln that have the distinction of being the larg est in their special line in this section of the country, and to be convinced well known and Used by a great many of our readers, and they have a constantly growing business in this line. Mr. Safrik, the manager, is a member of Local No. 463. American Federation of Musicians, keeps a paid up working card and is an active member. He is not only well known to union men of Lincoln, but is also well and favorably known to the trade in this section and he has a largo patroage in Lincoln and extending throughout our trade territory. We are pleased to make special reference to so commendable a gentleman, and the concern he represents in this re view. Ask your grocer for a sack of "Little Hatchet" flour when you are ordering your next supply. Yon won't make a mistake if you use this flour. CASTLE, ROPER & MATTHEWS NOW IN COURSE CASTLE, ROPER MATTHEWS. In this our annual trade review edition, we wish to give prominent mention to the firm who is the subject of this article. This firm has long been considered the leading under taking establishment in the city of Lincoln. This firm has in course of construction at Thirteenth and N streets, an undertaking establishment, when completed, will be the finest exclusive undertaking concern in the United States. This assertion may seem to be a. strong one, but never theless it is true. The ground plan of the new building covers a space of 40 by 142 feet, with two story and basement. There will be a private drive on the west side of the building. The material used in the construction V. C. SHINN'S NEW FACTORY, NEAR SIXTEENTH AND O STREETS in their new location. This concern is strictly a Lincoln institution, and their growing business necessitated the moving Into larger quarters. Their new building is strictly fire proof and modern in every respect. The offices are located on the first floor, and 5,000 square feet of floor REIMERS - KAUFMAN COMPANY that such is the case in regards to the Reimers-Kaufman Company, one need' but pay a visit to their yards'. This is strictly a Lincoln concern and should receive the undivided support of every loyal citizen of our city. That the product manufactured by this con cern is fast taking the place of other building materials is . evidenced by their growing and increasing business. The members of the company are: F. DIERKS LUMBER AND COAL CO. The offices of the Dierks Lumber and Coal Co. are splendidly located in their new building, corner Eighth and N streets, at their retail yard, and their wholesale yards are located at Sixth and O streets. This well known lumber firm render the people of this section a most creditable and useful service and their supplies and fa cilities are the , very best obtainable anywhere. The general management of this company is under the efficient management of Mr. Robert Hollings worth. The retail department is in charge of Mr. M. Peters, and it has been through their personal efforts that has brought the business of this concern up to its high standard of excellence. One of the factors that, have made for their great success and UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSTRUCTION of the building will be the very best that money can buy. The front of the building will be finished witn white enamel brick, with cream enameled terra cotta trimmings, and the floors of the building will be of tile, with marble baseboards. An ele gant chapel, public rest rooms, pri vate rest rooms and private retaining rooms are a few of the features of the new establishment. The gentlemen at the head of this enterprise are among .our most progressive business men and have done much to aid in the upbuilding and advancement of the city. This firm has on many occa sions manifested a most friendly feel ing toward the cause of labor, and we take pleasure in giving them prom inent mention at this time. space is used for the manufacture of their product. This building willbe used exclusively for the manufacture of copper cable lightning rods, and the completion of this large factory is but another mark of the progress that is being made in making Lincoln one of the leading manufacturing towns in the west. The Shinn lightning rod Reimers, president; C. J. Bills, vice president, A. H. Kaufman, secretary and treasurer. That the men are gen tlemen of the highest character and that their business integrity is un questioned are tacts which are made apparent by the business which is con stantly growing in a broadening field as a result of their fair and enterpris ing methods of dealing with the pub lic. popularity is the promptness and ac curacy with which their services are given and the moderate prices that prevail. They do a general lumber business and handle all kinds of this commoaity. iney always keep a large supply of lumber on hand, in all merchantable sizes, and their deliverv services are the very best. The busi ness of this concern has been a po tent factor in the commercial interests of Lincoln, and we congratulate the management on the success they have scored and the good favor and esteem in which they are held by the busi- Iness men of the city and the public in general. The Wageworker takes great pleasure in wishing them much success, and that their growing suc cess will be still greater in its achieve ments and prosperity. J AS. I. DAVIS. There are many stores in this city in the retail Jrade that do a large business ana count among their pa trons many of our members and readers, merely from the fact that they have confidence in them. Such a store is that of Jas. I. Davis, located at 1210 O street. This store is one that carries a fine line of diamonds, watches, jewelry, clocks, silverware, presentation goods, optical goods, etc.. at the right prices, "and sells quality of good's of the highest grade. The proprietor of the establishment, Mr. Jas. I. Davis, is a gentleman of the highest standing in this city, and the success of this concern can be at tributed to the courteous manner of treating his customers and in this is sue of The, Wageworker we most, heartily recommend him 'to all our readers, as a firm that is deserving of their patronage and support. FARMERS & MERCHANTS The Farmers & Merchants Insur ance company has been a Lincoln in stitution since 1885 and has paid over a million and three-quarters in losses to its patrons since that time. ' It is conservative in its methods of doing business and insists on business meth ods. It is one of the few companies which write farm and windstorm in surance as well as on mercantile and city property. It has unusual facilities for handling the usual lines for merchants on their buildings and stocks and has always taken especial pride in being prompt in adjusting losses. , At the annual meeting of the direc tors in January, 1909, it was decided to as soon as possible to increase the capital to $200,000 and also add $50 000,000 additional to the surplus. The company has proved a benefactor to thousands in times of misfortune and hopes to continue to deserve the pa tronage of the people of Nebraska in the future. Eat at Elam's. is handled by all the leading hardware dealers throughout the west and is giving universal satisfaction. The Wageworker is proud of the prom inent manufacturing concerns repre sented in this issue, and does not hesitate to place this firm's name foremost in the ranks of the most, reliable. WESTERN SUPPLY COMPANY. There are those whose special busi ness pursuits, whose undaunted en ergy, whose unflinching integrity. make them objects of note, not alone in their special field of 'labor, but wherever exalted commercial ability is recognized and respected. The above named company is one of these concerns, and has been established in Lincoln for many years, their office being located at 820-822 N street. They are jobbers of steam, gas and water supplies, waterworks supplies. etc. The gentlemen composing the company have always been friendly to organized labor, and now they stand as well among the labor unions' as they have ever done. The gentlemen who own and manage this concern are very, popular and have shown them selves on all occasions deeply inter-. ested in the enduring welfare of the people. Every gcod citizen of Lincoln should boost for their home town at all times, and there is no better way to do so than to demand "Made in" Lincoln" products at all times. The Wageworker takes pleasure in giving this well known firm prominent men tion in this our Annual Trade Review Edition. JOHN BAUER, WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER. In referring to various enterprises that are represented in this city we would give prominent mention to the gentleman who heads this list. Mr. Bauer is a well known liquor dealer of Lincoln. He is distributor of Dick Bros.' beer of Quincy, Illinois, and is distributing agent for this section of the country. His warehouse and ofBce is located at 327-331-333-835 South Eighth street, and can be reached by either phone. It can be said, of Mr. Bauer that he has 'always been ready to boost any proposition for the bet terment of Lincoln. He is one of our oldest citizens and has been very ac tive in various business enterprises. The Wageworker does not hesitate to, give him prominent mention at this time. THE NEBRASKA BUILDING . AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. The savings and loan association has done more to educate the wage earner to the importance of saying a part of his income than perhaps any other interest which conspires to the wealth and prosperity of a commun- -ity. The Nebraska Building and Loan Association has been foremost in its efforts to Induce the money earner to lay aside the small sum from his sal ary each week which enabled him to accumulate enough for a. home on a rainy day. A salaried man never -knows when a crisis will overtake him and pay day will come no more. Institutions like the Nebraska Build- . ing and Loan Association get him in the habit of putting away a llttie every week until he has a competence which sooner or later will be needed and thoroughly appreciated. The as sets of this company December 1, 1908, was $1,818,020. Investments are invited for accounts large or small.. On all accounts from $100 -to $5,000 six per cent interest is paid semi annually. The officers of this com pany are Homer K. Burkett, presi- dent; M. W. Folsomsecretary; John Gibson, vice-president; T. N. Bur kett, treasurer, and E. P. Leonard, manager of agencies. Eat at Elam's. , E. FLEMING. When in need of anything in tha jewelry line the average person wants i to know and feel sure that he is trading with someone that is abso lutely responsible. In choosing a firm with which 'to do business in this line it might be well to consider the length of time they have been in business, and the general satisfaction that has been given to their patronB. In this respect we wish to call the attention of our readers to a firm that is th pioneer jeweler of Lincoln. We refer to the gentleman who is the subject of this article. During his many years of business in Lincoln a great rnanv - of our readers and members have been his patrons, and that they have always received a square deal :s evidenced by the patronage of so many of Lincoln's best citizens. In compil ing a list of concerns that, have always held a friendly feeling towards our cause, we would place the name of E. Fleming, located at 1211 O street, foremost in the list. AH watch and jewelry repairing receive careful at tention, ' and nothing is , allowed to leave his shop that is not in first-class condition. When in need of anything in his line give him a call and you will be treated right. Eat at Elam's. H. W. MATTHEWS. S A gentleman that has always been recognized as a good friend of tb 3 working people, and one that has aided in many ways in helping boost Lin coln, is H. W. Mathews, wholesale dealer in Pabst Milwaukee beer, and located at 843 O street. This gentle man also carries a most complete line of fine whiskies suitable for family trade. This business under the man agement of Mr. Mathews has been . steadily increasing, ' and the large business that ho does from this point is largely 'due to his good manage ment, having more than doubled the business in the past year. Mr. Ma thews is always ready to do his share towards any public-spirited enterprise and is a very genial and accommo'dat- - D . ,. "Jl Eat at Elam's.