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Florence Lumber
& Coal Co.
Extends a special invitation to you to call upon them
tvhen you come to-Florence to look the city over.
Lumber, Building
Material and Coal
We carry a full and complete line of all kinds of building
material. We can supply your every want and at the
lowest prices.
Florence Lumber & Coal Co.
R. A. Golding, Mgr. FLORENCE, NEB.
HARRINGTON
MERCANTILE CO.
Groceries, Meats Dry
Goods, Shoes
PHONE FLORENCE 440
DR. C. A. SORENSEN
DENTIST
Best Workmanship; Modern Equipment;
Reasonable Prices
FLORENCE. NEBRASKA
A Good Drug Store
in a Good Town
Kverythlng In Prug, KundriM, Toilet Articles, Terfumery,
Kodaks and Supplies, Stationery, Oindy and Cigar. Koda Fiin
tain in connection.
Florence
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Hardware, Buggies, Wagons, Implements,
Fencing, Stoves, Ranges, Paints, Oils
A Full Line of Old Trusty Incubators and
Brooders. Same price as at Fac.ory
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Drug Co.
FLORENCE, NEB.
Phone Flor
ence 3221.
the Youn(? Man
We can always offer THE BIG
GEST VALUE right here in Flor
ence, because we belong to the
Hrodegaard organization that
buys direct for 250 branch stored
la Nebraska and Iowa.
Here is one Watch Bargain
among many which we want to
call attention to. It is an extra
thin model. Seventeen Jewel
Kockford movement, every Jewel
set in Gold, highly adjusted, will
not vary 15 seconds in a wholo
month. Case is a 14K gold-filled,
highly polished cup case of plain,
refined design; the neatest and
moBt practical case of today. Xhis
is a 1915 up-to-date watch aDd is
offered by our firm 1 J ng
only, at J lO.ZO
f .E. WALL, Florence, Neb.
IHrect Representative of
One of Florence's
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("Clear Water"), the Pumping Station o f
liORENCE. the pretty, busy lit
tle city that litis Just north of
Omaha, has wakenod from a
nap of years, and taken on
life and activity such as makes
It a place of importance, fie
foro ever Omaha war. Florence had an
exiBtence, and was the center of bustling
life. Here Hrlgham Young: established
that historic "Winter Camp," that was
to be the final starting- point for the
pilgrimage of the devoted Mormons on
their way across the plains of the west
to the promised land spied out for them
in Utah. After the passage of the Mor
mons, Florence still kept life and vigor.
for it was located at a most convenient
crossing; on the Missouri river, and with
tliis for a foundation, It built up a con
siderable trade among tho early settlors
In both Nebraska and Iowa. It had
newspapers, banks, mercantile establish
ments, and other evidences of commercial
and Industrial importance.
Hut tho railroad played a part in the
life of Florence, as It did in the life
cjf many another promisinK pioneer
metropolis, and the railroad made Omaha
its starting point. This meant somnol
ence and decay for Florence, while the
more favored town was growing Into tho
large city it has become. In time
Florence, too, was reached by a railroad,
and later, with the growth of Omaha
came the union of the two places by a
trolley line, and then the beauties and
advantages of life In Florence became
apparent to many who had their business
In the city. Florence bt(?an to wake up
analn, for homes were being built out
! there, beautiful suburban residences, and
men and women found the placo most
attractive.
With thla new impulse, Florence folks
began to think of greater things, and a
spirit of civic pride stirred among them,
and from that second beginning the Im
petus has never slackened. Streets were
graded and pavements laid, new business
blocks went up to match the homes of
the newcomers, and the social life of
tho place found Kb outlet In equally Im
portant ways. Ixdges were formed of
well known societies, and these erected
halls for meeting places and public func
tions, the parks were Improved, the
schools were housed in a most imposing
and impressive building, and Florenco
now puts on a "front" that would as
tonish anyone of the pioneers who knew
it In the days of the later 60's. when It
waB thought to he something of a bust
ling and permanent metropolis.
Florence is especially proud of Its pun
I lie school system. The grade and high
schools are housed In ,me very s'lbstnn
Uial and completely modern building. In
which are seventeen rooms, where fifteen
teaeherB are continually employed. The
; high echool Is well equipped, and Is so
I planned that Its course of study matches
I perfectly with that of the great Omaha
! Central High Hchool. thus affording per
fect facilities to the children of famines
moving from one to the other place.
An important public enterprise in which
the people of Florence are especially in
terested, and in which they have enlisted
the support and assistance of rnnny
Omaha folks, is the construction of a free
brldifo across the Missouri river, which
would afford means of communication for
the farmers in a very large section, who
' are now shut off from the market by rea-
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son ot tne instance uii mum '
This bridge would mean the bringing; to
Florence, and consequently to Omaha, of
Immense quantities of farm produce.
Florence has sixty businoss firms,
divided as follows: Two banks, four gro
cery Btores, one general store, one hard
ware and Implement store, two lumber
and coal yards, three saloons, one cigar
and news stand, one gents' furnishings,
three barber shops, two pool balls, two
hotels, one jewelry store, three doctors.
'i three lunch rooms, one bakery, three feed
stores, one livery barn, one garage, one
drug store, one newspaper, two shoe re
pairs, two harness shops, one dry cleaning
i and dyeing, one tailor, one basket factory.
; one canning factory, two cement block
i factories, four real estate dealers, two
I florists, one Ice cream and confectionery,
' one flour and feed mill, one blacksmith,
two transfer companies, one plumber, four
attorneys-at-law, thre Insurance agen-
cles, four notaries public and one dentist
i One of the great show places to which
I Omaha folks are fond of making txcur
I sions and of which they always bosst to
visitors Is to be found at Floreaee, the
Mlnne-I.uca pumping station of the
! Omaha Metropolitan Water district. Hi re
are located the monster engines that daily
lift many millions cjf gallons of water
from the Missouri river Into the settling
basins, whence, afur it bas beta freed
the omaiia sundav nr.K: ocror.KR 4. 1014.
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Beauty Spots
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the Omaha Metropolitan Water lMntt lcl.
from its sediment and impurities. It Is
forced by other and even greater pumpx
mto the system of mains that distribute
it to all parts of the metropolitan dis
trict. Including Florence, Omaha, South
Omaha, Ilundee and Fast Omaha. Minne
I.uwa Is one of the most beautiful spots
around Omaha anywhere and well phvs
for a visit.
Some of the leading firms of the town
are represented on this page today.
Tho Florence Lumber and Coal mmpany
has built up a business that Is lemark
able for the length of time It has existed.
Its yards are of the most modern de
sign, anil It handles all kinds of building
material and fuel.
Tho Harrington Mercantile company Is
one of tho leading flrpi of Florence,
handling a line of general merchandise
after the manner of a big city department
store, but giving personal attention to
the wants of each customer, so that
everybody gets a square deal every time.
Dr. C. A. Sorenson is equipped by
education and experience for the prac
tice of dentistry, with a laboratory out
fit of the latest devices and appointments,
Isj well fitted for the most modern
methods of bis profession.
The Florence Drug company is pre
pared at all times to give the service of
a big city drug store, having always on
hand a complete line of drugs and pro
prietary remedies, together with the stock
of staple and fancy articles that com
pletes the list of a first-class drug store's
equipment. Experts give ' personal at
tention to the compounding of prescrip
tions, t
John IT. Price Is a hardware man of
established experience, and Is always
ready to serve his customers with the
best of all grades of hardware of every
sort, tools. Implement and the like.
C. E. Wall is tho direct representative
of the Brodegaard Stores, Inc., and han
dles a distinctive line of Jewelry and gold
and silverware of the highest grades and
most artistic patterns.
John F. Nicholson has a recreation park
that has become locally ramous as a
place to rest and enjoy oneself. He
handles a standard Une of the best wines
and liquors known to the trade.
H. I Helfrlch has a grocery store that
is as modern and complete In Its line as
any to be found. His stock is fresh and
clean, and in It will be found everything
In the way of staple and fancy goods. He
knows how to take caro of his steadily
growing trade.
F. B. Klever's confectionery store is
one of the standard places of the town,
because here can alwxys be fuund the
best and nwst wholesome of candles,
fruits and nuts, with the fancy goods on
the line In beautiful display, and always
dependable.
William Menck has a grocery store to
be proud of. It is well arranged and well
conducted, with a carefully selected line
of the best grades of food products, staple
and fancy groceries, and everything up to
the minute, while personal attention as
sures satisfaction to each customer,
Charles dun- haa a harnoss simp that
la well known to the farmers Bnd other
users of horses, beeausa of the excellent
j quality of the goods he sills. Ho makes
harnese from the highest quality of oak
tanned leather, and handles only the best
goods.
F. O. Irfacli handles coal and f'ed to
the satisfaction of a large and steadily
growing trade. Ills goods are ot the lxKt,
and liia customers get the beat of prompt
attention at all tliiH S and under all con
ditions. C. L. Nethaway Is one of the live wlies
of Florence, his business being that of
real uetate and loans. His knowledge of
local conditions Is extensive and intimate
and this makes him most serviceable to
bis clients.
The Farmers State bank la a solid fi
nancial Institution, giving excellent ser
vice to the puhllo In general and to the
local dealers In particular. It Is conserv
atively conducted and has made a splen
did record.
Tho bank of Florence Is one of the old
est ot Nebraska's financial institutions.
It was a factor in the buslneca of the
territory In the early duys, and while It
lapsed for- several years, it was re
established, and now occupies the same
building it wa founded In away back in
1S50. It Is a solid concern, carefully man
aged and gives the advantages of a
strong bank to Its customers an) patrons.
If. W. Ijowe'i canning factory is one
of the industrial Institutions of Florence
that Is adding to the commercial pros
perity and material wealth of the town.
Having u lurgo area to draw from, it af
fords a fine market for the produce of
the fields about tho town, and furnishes
the choicest of Nebraska-grown products
to the dealers of the state.
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A beautiful residence scene lu VVt
Thls prepsrty now on sale. Trice
list of clioii r lUiiMimj lots, ivsMoiuv proftrrty, anvatro, fruit farms, etc., inrlmiing several
.'). 1( I'd, -JO, SO and Kill acre tracts. Call at my office. (5o . ver my trading chances; tell me
what you are looking for.T want to purchase. I sell on commission only and am alwnyn
at vour service. Address t
C. L. NETHAWAY 5r?
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FARMERS
STATE
BANK
FLORENCE.
NEBRASKA
Bank of
Florence
Florence, Neb.
CAPITAL and
SURPLUS ....$ 18,000
DEPOSITS $160,00!
Number of Depositors
Nearly 1,000.
The small account given
the same careful attention
as the larger one.
WM. MENCKE,
Groceries
and Fruits
Tel. Florence 137 and 138.
1507 Main St.
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j as the larger one.
s Make This Your Bank.
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I CHAS. CLURE
R A Complete l-lm- of All K I mis of
H Harness, Sadilles, Hohea anil !
B Whip. SpitIhI Attention llv-u
M lUpalr Work. lowest I'riceB.
Tlun nra nvarlanklmr V Wnanri Clvv
Pl.aSO. Will trade or rtve tood terms.
When You Visit Florence
STOP AT '
John F.
icholson's
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FOR
REFRESHMENTS
SERVED RIGHT
Park in Connection, and We Take 9
Care of Your
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H. L. HELFRICH
The Leading Grocery
and Meat Market
TELEPHONE
F. D. LEACH
Coal and
Feed
Prompt Deliveries to all purln
of the city. Vour Itiisiitt'sx 1m
solicited. .
! li o n e l'lorence, 2 13.
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propoitv. I have a law
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Horses Free
- Its Good!
A Real Catsup
A Home Product
Made Pure
Ask your grocer for Quivera Catsup
It's niadn rlRht here nt home by II. W, Lowe
in 1)1h motlprn factory.
QU1VKKA Is mude pure, from whole red ripe
tomatoes, within two days after they aro brought
from th fields.
QL'IVKKA Is made with correct proportions
of BiiKar, vinegar and spices to suit the taste of
the mnerest of critics.
Ask your crocer 'for QUIVKRA. the catsup of
FLORENCE 257
F. E. Klever,
1802 Main St.
Florence, Nebraska
Cigars, Tobacco and
Confectionery
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