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 BANKERS, BROKERS 
 
 AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS. 
 
 Loans Negotiated, Bonds. Scrips anil Oilier Securities Bought and Soli on Commission. 
 
 Collections Made and Remitted Promptly. Taxes Paid in any 
 
 County in the State. 
 
 UtTLB ROCI, iliniii« 
 
Map of the City of Ott*B rCock, showing the Recent Additions. 
 
'THE 
 
 CITY OF LITTLE ROCK. 
 
 • G6IIDE* 
 
 "CITY OF ROSSS" 
 
 -FOR- 
 
 
 VISITORS AND CITIZENS. 
 
 GIVING A SKETCH OF THE 
 
 Development and Present Importance of the City, 
 
 WITH 
 
 ft BWSINeSS MReCTORY. 
 
 PR0FdSELY ILLUSTRATED. 
 
 copyr/gh/- ^y\ • 
 AUG 18189; 
 
 SaiDE PUBLISHING G9MPANY, 
 
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 1890. 
 
 COPYRIGHT, 1S9O, BY E. T. liKEWSTER, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 
 
 PRESS OF TUNNAH & PITTARD, 
 
 UTTLE POCK ARK. 
 
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 Table of Gontents. 
 
 Page. 
 
 Publisher's Note - 6 
 
 Index to Advertisements 7 
 
 Poem — The City of Roses S 
 
 Historical Sketch - 9-16 
 
 How to Reach the Various Parts of the City 17-18 
 
 Schools and Colleges 20- 33 
 
 State Institutions 33~37 
 
 The Churches : 37—47 
 
 The Parks - , 47-53 
 
 Public Buildings 53~5^ 
 
 Drives in the City and Suburbs 57 
 
 A Day in Little Rock 59 
 
 In and Around Little Rock 59 -< ~*5 
 
 The Press 65-74 
 
 Commerce and the Board of Trade 74"~79 
 
 Prominent Men and Business Houses . 79 - 93 
 
 Railroads and Steamboats : 95—97 
 
 Business Directory 99 -1 12 
 
 Lastly. 
 
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 Index to Illustrations 115 
 
 General Index 1 iJ-nS 
 
 PUBLISHER'S N9TE. 
 
 An accurate and comprehensive " Guide " to the City of Little Rock has long 
 been desirable, and hitherto nothing has been published deserving the name. 
 
 To make this a valuable handbook, neither expense nor labor have been spared, 
 and as it bears the impress of a local character to a large degree, and treats ex- 
 tensively of the business features of a rapidly growing city, it will always be 
 worthy of preservation. The map of Little Rock inserted in The Guide shows the 
 new boundaries, and the numerous engravings will give the stranger or visitor a 
 good idea of many of our leading features. 
 
 The citizen of Little Rock will here find in permanent form a panoramic view 
 of the city in A. D. 1S90, which he can keep and hand down to his children. 
 
 We are pleased to say that our enterprise received kind encouragement on the 
 part of the business men of Little Rock, although it is not issued "by authority " 
 of any committee. The success of The Guide rests on its own merits alone. 
 
 We take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to all those who have 
 favored us with their cards, and to the public in general for its liberal support. 
 
 August 1. 1890. THE PUBLISHER. 
 
Index re Advertisements. 
 
 Altenberg, Cos., Pension Agent 22 
 
 Arkansas Carpet & Furniture Co. 116 
 
 Armstrong & Green, Barbers 32 
 
 Ashley, Chester C, Staple Notions. 102 
 
 Bales & Co., A., Real Estate 32 
 
 Bank of Commerce Inside front cover 
 
 Bank of Little Rock 101 
 
 Barton, James H., Real Estate 30 
 
 Blass & Co., Gus, Dry Goods, etc. ..104 
 
 Brack, G. S., China Ware 16 
 
 Braddock, John S., Real Estate 52 
 
 Brod & Co., J., Grocers 32 
 
 Capital Hotel 2 
 
 Carland, Frank, Lumber...., 7 2 
 
 Carland, J. W., Trunks 32 
 
 Carl & Tobey Co. , Wholesale Grocers 90 
 
 Clark & Son, Sol F., Attorneys 22 
 
 Cleburne House 52 
 
 Cohn & Co., M. M 16 
 
 Cook & Co., John L., Lumber 104 
 
 Cunningham, A. G., Attorney 22 
 
 Davies, M. C, Photographer 72 
 
 Davies & Sons, Booksellers 6S 
 
 Dolbeer, C. H., Grain and Feed 48 
 
 Exchange National Bank 44 
 
 Fein, J. W., Carriage Builder 119 
 
 Ferguson, W. H., Grain and Feed -.119 
 
 First National Bank 1 
 
 Fisher, Geo. J., Contractor 112 
 
 Fowler, A. S., Life Insurance 48 
 
 Frank's Steam Laundry 7 3 
 
 Funston, Wm. L., Monuments 120 
 
 Gem Cafe, Ice Cream, etc ^2 
 
 Gill, Leonard T., Saw Repairer 32 
 
 Gleason's Hotel 68 
 
 Grand Central Hotel 7§ 
 
 Hooker, Henry, Meat Market 32 
 
 Iron Mountain R. R 64 
 
 Page. 
 
 Jones Co., Dudley E., Machinery 116 
 
 Kettering, R. S., Photographer 14 
 
 Kimball, C. O., Harness 90 
 
 Knott's Hotel 14 
 
 Land Dept. Iron Mt. R. R. , back cover 
 
 Lawrence, Isaac, Real Estate 68 
 
 Levy, Louis M., Boots and Shoes .... 40 
 
 Little Rock Plumbing Co 72 
 
 Little Rock Tent and Awning Co. ..119 
 
 Lusby, R. H., Drug Store ... 14 
 
 Maloney, E. S., Real Estate 98 
 
 Mechanics' Hall 22 
 
 Mivelaz' Restaurant 3 
 
 Moore, A. G., Sewing Machines 
 
 and Rubber Stamps 3 
 
 Ouita Coal Co 78 
 
 Penzel, Adam C, Meat Market 48 
 
 Phillips & Williams, Barbers 48 
 
 Pollock & Bro., M., Clothing ; 52 
 
 Pollock & Co., Boots and Shoes 112 
 
 Press Printing Co 7S 
 
 Reeve, D., Real Estate 102 
 
 Sappington& Co.,G.W., Real Estate 68 
 
 Storthz, L., Pawnbroker 16 
 
 Stowers Piano and Furniture Co. 102 
 
 Tipton & Hurst, Florists 40 
 
 Travelers' Home, Hotel 119 
 
 Tunnah & Pittard, Printers 14 
 
 Wells & Dungan, Plumbers 32 
 
 West End Land & Improvement Co. 120 
 
 West End Pharmacy 22 
 
 Whittemore & Gordon, Pork Brokers 90 
 
 Wilson & Webb Stationery Co 72 
 
 Wing & Co., D. R., Machinery 40 
 
 Woodsmall, W. H., Contractor 22 
 
 Worthen, W. B. & Co., Bankers 
 
 Inside front cover 
 
 Young, F. J., Grocer 22^ 
 
The Gity of ResES. 
 
 On the shores of a beautiful river, 
 
 Where many a blossom uncloses, 
 And the birds make music forever — 
 
 Sits our queenly City of Koses. 
 
 One breath of her air dispels sorrow. 
 
 In the sound of her name there is magic. 
 Tho' as fair as a rose, like a giant she grows, 
 
 And the sighs of her rivals are tragic. 
 
 Like a giant she grows, where the swift river flows, 
 
 Laving her feet in the waters. 
 The states tribute bring; and " Cotton is King ! " 
 
 Is the song of her radiant daughters. 
 
 From the ashes and wreck of the war-time, 
 She rose like an empress victorious ; 
 
 Now a multitude meets in her populous streets, 
 And the present, truly, is glorious : — 
 
 But had we the eye of a prophet 
 
 To see what the futuee discloses, 
 We'd buy cqrner lots, and the loveliest spots 
 
 In this beautiful City of Roses ! 
 
H.G.ALLIS,Pres't. N. KUPFERLE, V.-Pres't. P. K. ROOTS, Cashier. J.B.SUTTLER,Ass't-Cashier. 
 
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 CAPITAL, $500,000. SURPLUS, $100,000. 
 
 Correspondence solicited, with the assurance of the same 
 
 prompt, efficient attention that has always 
 
 characterized this Bank. 
 
 Unsurpassed Facilities for Collections at Reasonable Rates 
 on all Accessible points in the State. 
 
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THE FIGURE "9." 
 
 The figure 9 in our dates will make a long stay. No 
 man or woman now living will ever date a document 
 without using the figure 9. It stands in the third place 
 in 1SIJ0, where it will remain ten years and then move 
 up to second place in 1900, where it will rest for 100 
 years. 
 
 There is another "9" which has also come to stay. It 
 is unlike the figure 9 in our dates in the respect that it 
 has already moved up to first place, where it will per- 
 manently remain. It is called the "No. 9" High Arm 
 Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine. 
 
 Trade that ancient machine of thine 
 For a Whie'er & Wilson, new "t'o. 
 
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 SOffS 
 
 NEW 
 
 Office = S12 Main Stree-b. 
 
 LITTLE ROCK 
 
 Rubber Stamp Works. 
 
 THE ONLY HOUSE OF THE KIND IN THE STATE. 
 
 MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF 
 
 Hand and Self-Inking Stamps, Seals, Badges, Brass Checks, 
 Bread, Barber, Baggage, Trade and Time Checks, Hand 
 and Self-Inking Presses for Job Work, in fact any- 
 thing in the printing line. Shingle Brands, 
 Burning Brands and Stencil Letters. 
 
 A- G. MOOHE, r^ropri^tor 
 OFFICE: <>12 MAIN STREET. 
 
 MIVELAZ' 
 
 RESTAURANT 
 
 CAPITAL HOTEL. 
 
 For Nine Years the Leading 
 Caterer of Little Rock. 
 
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 Have been recently introduced. 
 
 the Delicacies of the Season 
 Constantly on Hand. 
 
 ATTENTIVE WAITERS. 
 
 3DXETX1TC ROOM 
 
 Always under 
 
 R. MIVELAZ' 
 
 PERSONAL SUPERVISION. 
 
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 HlST0RieAl2 Sketch. 
 
 RKANSAS was originally a portion of the vast Territory of Louisiana, pur- 
 chased from the French in 1803 by President Jefferson. It remained a 
 part of Louisiana Territory until 1S12, when the present State of Louisiana was 
 admitted to the Union, and the remainder was organized as Missouri Territory. 
 
 This name it held untill 1S19, when Missouri formed a state constitution, and 
 Arkansas was erected into a territory bearing its present name. It remained 
 under territorial government from 1S19 to 1836. When this territorial period be- 
 gan Little Rock had no existence. In 1820 the first settlement was formed, the 
 town was surveyed and postoffice established. In the following year we find the 
 settlement grown to a village. On the 20th of October, 1S20, the Territorial 
 Legislature chose Little Rock as the capital of the new territory. In the follow- 
 ing year an attempt was made to change the name of the place to Arkapolis, but 
 the less classical and more picturesque name, Little Rock, held its place in the 
 people's favor. 
 
 On March 16, 1822, the first river boat reached this port. It was the steamer 
 .Eagle, under Captain Morris, seventeen days out from New Orleans. She pro- 
 ceeded up the river to within twelve miles of Dwight, in the Cherokee Nation. 
 
 In 1835 the village capital was raised to the dignity of an incorporated city. 
 Her first mayor, elected that year, was a merchant named James Pitcher. On the 
 iSth of November the first council met at Mayor Pitcher's store. 
 
 June, 1S36, began a new epoch in her history. In that month a constitutional 
 convention met at Little Rock and adopted a State Constitution with Little Rock 
 as the capital. This gave to the new city an assured future, and its growth 
 though slow was steady. Many things, however, retarded the growth of the new 
 state. Emigration usually follows parallels of latitude, so that the Northern 
 
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 States of the West got most of the emigrants from the Eastern States ; while the 
 emigration from the Southern States was naturally attracted to Texas, soon to add 
 its star to the Union by the arbitrament of arms. So Arkansas grew on her own 
 resources until the period of the war. 
 
 Though she was not a pivotal state in this conflict, she experienced the woes 
 of border warfare. In January, 1861, the people decided by a vote of 27,412 to 
 15,826 in favor of a convention to consider the question of secession. That body 
 assembled in March and deferred the decision to a popular election to be held in 
 August. Meanwhile the state authorities seized the arsenals at Little Rock, 
 Napoleon and Fort Smith. The convention reassembled May 6, in consequence 
 of President Lincoln's call for troops, and passed the Ordinance of Secession by 
 a vote of 69 to 1, withdrawing the submission of the question to the people. 
 
 It is not our purpose to go into the details of engagements between the Con- 
 federate and Union forces. After the tide of war had surged back and forth for 
 more than two years over the fertile valleys of the state, an expedition of Federal 
 troops under the command of Gen. Steele captured Little Rock on the 10th of 
 September, 1S63. On the 8th of January in the following year a convention 
 assembled at Little Rock, when representatives from 42 counties were present, 
 and framed a new constitution. At an election held March 14th, 12,177 votes 
 were cast for the constitution and 226 against it. In April a State Government 
 was organized. The new government was in power till the Reconstruction Act 
 of March 2, 1867, was passed by Congress, when Arkansas and Mississippi were 
 constituted the Fourth Military District. A registration of voters was made un- 
 der instructions from Gen. Ord, and delegates were elected in November to a 
 constitutional convention which assembled at Little Rock January 7, 186S. The 
 new constitution was ratified by a small majority of the people in March. On 
 June 22nd Congress passed over the President's veto a resolution admitting Ark- 
 ansas to representation, and the administration was transferred to the civil author- 
 ities, — where it has rested ever since. 
 
 Little Rock has grown steadily in population ever since she was founded. 
 No mushroom growth was hers, such as we sometimes see in the wondrous West 
 — a survey one day, foundations of business blocks laid the next, and next week a 
 population of 5,000 souls. It took Little Rock the forty-four years from 1S20 to 
 1S64 to muster the above population. But with the end of the war came the new 
 era of growth and expansion. In 1S70 she had more than doubled her population, 
 in six years growing from 5,000 to 12,380. Between 1870 and 1SS0 there was 
 but a slight increase — to 13,13s. There came another boom, however, between 
 1S80 and 1887, as the population shot up to 25,877, according to a careful census. 
 
 She still grows. One year later the estimate was over 30,000; and we shall 
 be greatly mistaken if the U. S. census of the present year does not give her 
 40,000 people. This steady and encouraging growth is not the result of brag and 
 bluster and boom advertising — even of the legitimate kind — but is the seal of 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 nature set to our remarkable advantages. Little Rock is not only the political but 
 the commercial capital of Arkansas ; and where under the sun can a little money 
 or brain or muscle find a better field of investment for itself than in this great 
 undeveloped State of Arkansas. Virgin forest, rich bottom land, untold mineral 
 — everything seems to say to man, "Come and take me! " 
 
 And they are coming. Wearied with the hopeless struggle with worn-out 
 soils in the Eastern States, the farmer is coming to raise corn and cotton and fruit 
 where nature is sure to smile upon his efforts. The frost-bitten denizens of the 
 North are selling their winter overcoats at a heavy discount on cost price, and are 
 coming to the Land of Summer. New England capitalists are discussing the 
 propriety of saving freight both ways by manufacturing cotton goods where the 
 cotton is raised. Mining syndicates are testing Askansas ores, and preparing to 
 sink shafts that will astonish the mining world. The Northwest is getting pretty 
 well filled up. Even the Pacific Coast shows a population almost dense. Now 
 the pressure is toward Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The people that migrate 
 are the very people we want, — young, pushing, ambitious. We can get a large 
 proportion of them if we but gain their ear. We have the worth, but worth alone 
 never made any man rich. We must use the same printers'-ink methods that have 
 filled Kansas with a race of business giants. 
 
 "There is a tide in the affairs of men 
 Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune." 
 
 Come to this young Queen of the Southwest and prove the truth of the 
 maxim. Little Rock is not a comet, but a star of steady splendor ; and Emerson 
 says, if you would rise you must 
 
 " Hitch jour wagon to a star.' 1 ' 1 
 
 Notice this fact — that within the last ten years the population of Little Rock 
 has trebled itself. Three years ago William G. Whipple was elected Mayor, and 
 since that time the city has had the benefit of his wise foresight and untiring 
 energy in that important position. It has been his special ambition to build up the 
 material interests of the Capital City, and in this he has been remarkably success- 
 ful. During his administration sixty miles of new sidewalk have been laid; twelve 
 miles of streets have been greatly improved, and several miles more have been 
 projected. These twelve miles include one mile of granite pavement — native 
 granite, by the way. During this time the Town Branch " Cut-Off" — a piece of 
 necessary engineering that had been talked of for thirty years — was built from 
 Fourth Street to the river. The town-cow — with her chiming bell, and crumpled 
 horn — has been required to absent herself from the public gaze. Cotton bales 
 are no longer allowed to obstruct the streets and sidewalks. A magnificent 
 system of electric lights has superseded gas lamps, saving half the current expense 
 for light. A twelve-ton steam roller for leveling the streets has been purchased. 
 Many miles of new sewer districts have been organized. The sidewalks have 
 
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 been widened throughout the city. The latest improvement is a complete electric 
 fire alarm system, which has been recently introduced. 
 
 Viewed individually, many of these things may seem unimportant, but they 
 are not so. They show the direction in which we have moved and are moving 
 from the village to the city, from the city to the metropolis. In the growth of 
 municipal life nothing is trivial. Every change indicates a step toward the higher 
 or the lower level. With such a spirit among her leaders of public affairs, and 
 such enthusiasm among the rank and file, the destiny of this city must be onward 
 to a prominent place among the cities of our great Nation. 
 
 The Qity as It Is Jo-day. 
 
 The aspects of the city are as various as the points of view. As you ap- 
 proach Little Rock from the north side of the river, you see the south side lined 
 with warehouses and manufacturing establishments. Many steamers, chiefly for 
 the cotton trade, are plying through the waters below you, or lying at the wharf 
 unloading and taking on freight. 
 
 Look out upon the city from some elevated point, as the University tower or 
 the summit of Big Rock, and the first thing that will strike you will be the extra- 
 ordinary number of church towers. You will conclude that this must be a very 
 religious city. (Don't be hasty in arriving at conclusions, however.) 
 
 Most prominent of all, the golden cross of the Catholic Cathedral glitters in 
 the sunlight; while the spires of Christ Church, Episcopal, the First Presbyterian, 
 the handsome German Lutheran, the Cumberland Presbyterian, and other 
 churches attract the eye even at that distance. Little Rock might almost be called 
 the City of Churches, so numerous and prominent are these edifices. Nor does 
 she seem to think that what she already has are enough. The era of church 
 building has not yet passed away and probably never will. In quite recent years 
 have the Episcopalians built Trinity Cathedral in the southern part of the city, the 
 Southern Methodists erected Winfield Memorial, and the Baptists reared a noble 
 structure at Twelfth and Louisiana. This latter has just been completed, and is 
 a credit to the generous organization at whose expense it has been built. The 
 value of the entire church property of the city is estimated at half a million 
 dollars. 
 
 The state institutions and public buildings are all worthy of a visit. An idea 
 of their appearance may be gained from the illustrations in this work, but pictures 
 and descriptions can only suggest. Seeing is believing, and not only may the 
 tourist or casual visitor be entertained by making a round of the sights of Little 
 Rock, but our own citizens who pass them every day might be benefited by some 
 attentive study of our institutions. 
 
 If you want to see skillful and enthusiastic teachers laboring to instruct a 
 class of pupils whom nature has doomed to perpetual silence, visit the School for 
 
14 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 J. W. KNOTT. H. R. TROWBRIDGE. 
 
 KN0TT'S HOTEL. 
 
 AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN PLAN. 
 
 SAMPLE ROOMS. 
 
 313 and 315 W. Markham St., - - - LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 R. H. LU S B Y, 
 DRUGGIST ™° PHARMACIST, 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
 Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Perfumery, Stationery, Druggists' Sundries, 
 
 Cor. Markham and Ringo Streets, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. 
 
 Physicians' prescriptions carefully compounded at all hours, day or night. 
 
 Many of the Views found in this Work were Photographed by 
 
 R. S. KRTTRRING, 
 
 •if^ VIEW ARTIST |g- 
 
 Corner Fourteenth and Bishop Streets, - - LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 Jgg§^" Interiors and Outdoor Work a Specialty. "^ft 
 
 James Tunnah. H. A. Pittard. 
 
 TUNNAH & PITTARD, 
 
 Fine Commercial Printers. 
 
 Books, Briefs, Pamphlets, Hand Bills, Etc., Neatly 
 and Cheaply Executed. 
 
 113 WEST THIRD STREET. 
 
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 Deaf-Mutes. Supplement that visit by attending one of their evening entertain- 
 ments. Witness the mutual interest of teachers and pupils, and if you are so 
 fortunate as to be a citizen of Arkansas, go home proud of your State. 
 
 Or if you want to see the latest scientific methods employed in the instruction 
 of a class of students before whom mysterious Providence or an unkind fate has 
 drawn a curtain of darkness, ask Supt. Dye to show you through the School for 
 the Blind. Notice the scrupulous order and neatness of everything. Here the 
 blind are taught in many ways how to cultivate the senses which they have, and 
 blow to make these senses minister to the growth of the mind. Nor is this all ; 
 they learn various trades, by pursuing which they may earn their own living and 
 become useful citizens. 
 
 One of the best evidences of the culture of a community is not the appearance 
 •of its business houses and public buildings, but the character of its private resi- 
 dences. Here is one of Little Rock's strong points. Stroll through almost any 
 -quarter of the city, and on every hand you will see evidences of the thrift of its 
 inhabitants. They have an eye for the beautiful. They not only know how to 
 make money, but how to spend it. More than their shops and warehouses they 
 love their homes. 
 
 We shall present in this volume a few illustrations of Little Rock residences. 
 Of course we do not pretend to give pictures of all the elegant residences. It 
 would take a book like Webster's Unabridged to do that. We can only follow 
 the example of our drummer friends and present a few "samples." Some rep- 
 resent the old era, others the new, but all bear the impress of character and in- 
 dividuality. 
 
 It would be difficult for a man to find a pleasanter place in which to live than 
 Little Rock. The people are orderly and respect the laws. The city is well- 
 built, but not too compact for comfort and fresh air. The facilities for education, 
 either in public or private schools, are first-class. Horse-cars and steam-cars 
 reach all parts of the city. The climate is mild in all seasons, avoiding the ex- 
 tremes "that try men's souls. " 
 
 Some places afford pleasant homes and many advantages, but are dead for 
 business. The golden current of trade has taken another course. But a home 
 without the cheering presence of U. S. currency soon ceases to be pleasant. 
 
 " Love in a hut, with water and a crust, 
 Is (Love, forgive us!) ashes, cinders, dust." 
 
 But Little Rock not only presents the spot for a happy home, a place to rear 
 and educate your children, — but it affords the means to pay the bills. Labor 
 here commands a good price, and there is always a brisk demand for it. Farm 
 products and all kinds of merchandise find ready purchasers at the highest market 
 rate. In these growing and expanding years cf the city's history is the time to go 
 in and establish a business. "First come, first served." Wise is he in his day 
 and generation who casts in his lot with the metropolis of Arkansas, the fair City 
 of Roses. 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 G. S. BRACK, 
 
 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 
 
 hina. Glass 
 
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 UEENSWARE, 
 
 506 and 508 Main Street. 
 
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 Cor. Scott and Markham Sts., LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 Dealer in Watches, Diamonds and all kinds of Jewelry. 
 
 MONEY LOANED AT LOW RATES. 
 
 H. W. WILSO 
 
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 Corner West Markham and Chester Streets, 
 
 Lrnxe Rock, Ark. 
 
 FOR FAIR PRICES AND HONEST GOODS 
 
 - GO TO - 
 
 JVL M. Cohn & Co. 
 
 MAIN, COR. MARKHAM STREET. 
 
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 Polite Attention Paid to All at this Popular Dry Goods and 
 
 Clothing House. 
 
How to Reach Various Parts of the City. 17 
 
 How re Reach VARigas Parts of the Gitv. 
 
 At the end of your journey, your train pulls in over one of the railroad 
 bridges that span the Arkansas River, and stops at the Union Depot, Pulaski and 
 Water Streets. Hacks await your orders. 
 
 Horse cars run from the depot, connecting to all parts of the city. The fare 
 on all is only five cents, and you may be transferred to another car running in a 
 different direction without further charge. 
 
 Should you take a hack at the Depot, have a distinct understanding with your 
 driver how much he will charge you. It saves you possible annoyance, and first 
 impressions of a place are sometimes lasting. 
 
 yi?e Street <?ar System. 
 
 The stock of the Little Rock Street Railway and Citizens' Street Railway, 
 controlled by Capt. James H. Miller, was, April 1, 1890, transferred to the Capital 
 City Street Railway Company, and the lines were consolidated. H. G. Allis is 
 the president, Geo. B. Rose, vice-president, and H. P. Bradford, manager of 
 this new company. 
 
 There are four different lines in the system — the Main and Markham, Arch, 
 Ninth, and Chester Street lines. The Main and Markham Street line starts from 
 the Depot, and two blocks from the Depot, at the corner of Markham and Cross, 
 it transfers those who desire to the Chester Street line. There is a double track 
 all the way from the Depot to Fifteenth and Main. 
 
 Remaining on the Markham Street car you go east, passing Knott's Hotel 
 and the far-famed Capital Hotel, till you reach Main Street (where three of the 
 four corners are occupied by Banks). Turning south you pass on this Main 
 Street car a large part of the business of the city. At Fifteenth and Main there 
 is a branch which will take you west to Fifteenth and Chester. The terminus of 
 the Markham Street line is at Twenty-fourth and Main. 
 
 The Arch Street line begins at Fifteenth and Arch, and runs out Arch to 
 Twenty-fifth Street, then west on Twenty-fifth to Chester. Passengers are trans- 
 ferred from the Main Street line at Fifteenth and Arch. 
 
 The Ninth Street line begins at Fifteenth and Chester, runs west on Fifteenth 
 to High, then north on High to Fourteenth. A branch then runs west six blocks 
 to the West End Park. This Park is at Fourteenth and Park Avenue, and is 
 being prepared by the Street Railway Company as a place of popular resort. 
 From the Park this branch runs south to Sixteenth, its terminus. 
 
 But the main line at Fourteenth and High goes north on High to Ninth, then 
 east on Ninth to Main, then north on Main to Markham, east on Markham out to 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 Rector Avenue, south on Rector to Second, and east on Second to McLean, its 
 eastern terminus. 
 
 The Chester Street line starts at Fifteenth and Chester, then goes north on 
 Chester to Fifth. Here it divides ; one branch going west on Fifth to Cross, 
 then north on Cross to Markham, where it connects with the Main and Markham 
 line, transferring passengers to the Depot. 
 
 The other branch at Fifth and Chester goes east on Fifth to Louisiana, north 
 •on Louisiana to Third, and east on Third to Rock Street. All the way from 
 Louisiana to Rock Street there is a double track. At Third and Rock the track 
 turns south running out to Seventeenth, then west on Seventeenth to Main — the 
 site of Glenwood Park. At Seventeenth and Main it connects with the Main 
 Street line. 
 
 Jl?e Electric Street I^ailu/ay. 
 
 The City Electric Street Railway is already a prominent factor in answering 
 the question — "How shall I reach the various parts of the city?" 
 
 It has at present three miles of track, traversing a part of the city that is 
 bound to become more and more popular for residence. 
 
 Here is its route. — Beginning on Second and Louisiana, it runs west two 
 blocks, turning south on Spring for two blocks and thus reaching Fourth Street. 
 It then runs west on Fourth nine blocks till it reaches Pulaski. Its course is then 
 south on Pulaski to Eighth, west on Eighth to Wolf, south on Wolf to Eleventh, 
 west on Eleventh to Park Avenue, then south to Thirteenth Street, where it runs 
 west to the terminus. A brisk walk from the end of the Dummy Line will take 
 the visitor to the State Asylum for the Insane, an important institution described 
 in another part of this book. 
 
 The entire route of this line is within the city limits, and its general course 
 is in a southwesterly direction. John B. Jones, Esq., has been identified with the 
 road from its inception, and still has a large interest in it. The present line was 
 built in the spring of 188S, having secured, in December, 1SS7, a charter from the 
 city to use "steam, electric motor, cable, or any other ]:>ower suitable to propel 
 street cars. " The intention is to build at least seven miles within the city, and 
 equip the whole with electric motors, making a complete electric street car system 
 for Little Rock. 
 
 Many charming views and handsome residences meet the eye from this line. 
 Population and capital are pushing that way. We understand that the syndicate 
 controlling the Electric Line has a number of choice lots which they have not yet 
 put on the market. Nowhere will investments in real estate pay better. 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. 
 
 Jtye public Schools 
 
 Of Little Rock will compare favorably with those of any city in the country of 
 equal size. There are now five buildings for white pupils and three for colored, 
 while a very fine new building is in process of erection. In these a large amount 
 of money has been invested. It is estimated that the grounds and sites are worth 
 $90,000; the buildings (including the new edifice) $115,000; the furniture and 
 apparatus $12,000; making a grand total of $217,000 permanently invested in the 
 public school plant. 
 
 The Board of School Directors is an able one, as the following well-known 
 names will indicate : Frederick Kramer, President, R. A. Edgerton, Secretary, 
 D. G. Fones, Albert Cohen, J. Elias Rector, H. L. Fletcher. 
 
 In the year 188S-9 the total enrollment of white pupils was 2,329 ; of colored 
 pupils 1,480; total, 3,809. The year just closing will show a considerable in- 
 crease over these figures. There are fifty-six teachers besides the Superintendent. 
 
 The High School department is taught in the Scott Street building, between 
 Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets. Maj. R. H. Parham, Jr., is the Principal, 
 with a force of seven additional teachers. The Peabody School is on Gaines, 
 between Fourth and Fifth. J. H. Glotfelter is the principal. An excellent cut 
 of the Fort Steele building we present on the opposite page. The principal here 
 s O. F. Russell. Mrs. Viola Leverett presides over the pupils at the Sherman 
 School, between Seventh and Eighth ; and Mrs. Mary B. Brooks at the Forest 
 Grove School, at Rector Avenue and Fifth. 
 
 The colored schools are the Union High School, on State between Sixth and 
 Seventh; the Ai'senaL School, on Sherman between Eighth and Ninth; and the 
 Capital Hill School, at Wolf and West Eleventh. 
 
 The Board of Visitors and Examiners for the entire city school system are : 
 Mrs. Logan H. Roots, Mrs. Fay Hempstead, Rev. Dr. M. B. Chapman, Rev. 
 Dr. E. Schrieber, and Dr. J. H. Smith. 
 
 It is now twenty years since Prof. J. R. Rightsell, the successful Superinten- 
 dent of the Public Schools of Little Rock, first entered them. Being elected in 
 1870 principal of one of the buildings, in less than a year he was elected Superin- 
 tendent. This position he held till 1875, when he resigned to accept a position in 
 the House of Representatives' Library at Washington. In 1SS0 he returned to 
 Little Rock, serving as one of the principals three years, when he was again 
 elected Superintendent. Prof Rightsell has thus been officially connected with 
 the public schools of the Capital City for about fifteen years, and is thus by ex- 
 perience fitted to understand and control them. It is no doubt due to him in a 
 large measure that this system has reached its present stage of development. His 
 
Schools and Colleges. 
 
 21 
 
 judgment and energy are leaving their impress upon the schools of the city and 
 the state. 
 
 The new Peabody Public School, now in process of erection on Fifth Street 
 between Gaines and State, will be by far the finest piece of public school archi- 
 
 tecture in the state. It will cost about $35,000. It is built according to the most 
 modern plans, and will be an ornament to the city. In our next edition we hope 
 to give our readers a picture of this handsome building. 
 
 Tf?e /T\edieal (?olle<^e. 
 
 This admirable institution, alike creditable to the city and state, is located 
 in its commodious building on West Second Street, near Main. It was organized 
 in June, 1879, as the Medical Department of the Arkansas Industrial University, 
 located at Fayetteville. A full corps of medical professors was elected, and in 
 October, 1879, its first course of lectures was commenced, embodying all the 
 branches usually taught in medical colleges. 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
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 CONTRACTOR AND GRADER, 
 
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 Jlauls Sand, Qrauel, 5tone, Iu/r\ber, and 
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 OFFICE: 215 W. MARKHAM. 
 Residence: 1023 Dodge Street. 
 
 West End Pharmacy, 
 
 1003 West Markham St. 
 O. K. BADGETT, Prop'r. 
 
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 and Druggists' Sundries. 
 
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 ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 
 
 115 Allis Building, 
 
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 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
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 Cor. North and Cross Streets, 
 
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Schools and Colleges. 
 
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 Since then regular sessions have been held, beginning about the first of Octo- 
 ber and continuing five months. Numerically the attendance has annually in- 
 
 The Medical College. 
 
 creased ; and financially the College has proved a success. Its facilities for 
 clinical experience are extraordinary, owing to the fact that the Legislature has 
 granted liberal facilities for obtaining dissecting material. Thus students at a 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 nominal cost possess unusual advantages for pursuing the practical study of 
 Anatomy. 
 
 Sixteen professors, each a specialist in his own branch, fill the various chairs, 
 and contribute to the success of the school. At each of the eleven annual sessions 
 a full course of lectures has been given, and to this date 125 students have been 
 graduated. P. O. Hooper, M. D., Superintendent of the Insane Asylum at Little 
 Rock, was the Dean until appointed to his present position. J. A. Dibrell, Jr., 
 M. D., was then elected President and Dean of the Faculty, which position he 
 still holds. R. G. Jennings, M. D., has been the Secretary of the Faculty ever 
 since the College was founded, and to him all matters pertaining to the Depart- 
 ment may be addressed. The twelfth annual course of lectures will commence 
 Wednesday, October 1, 1890. 
 
 Jl?e Qommereial Qolle<$e. 
 
 One of the most prosperous and progressive institutions of which Little Rock 
 can boast is the Commercial College, located at the corner of Second and Main 
 Streets. The College was established in 1S72, and has always had an enviable 
 reputation for doing thoroughly the work it undertakes ; and the steadily increasing 
 patronage shows how much it is appreciated. 
 
 Always aiming at thoroughness, none but the most competent instructors are 
 employed, and the student is required to master all the details of his work as they 
 occur. The College Business Course includes Bookkeeping, Penmanship, Com- 
 mercial Law, Business Correspondence, Business Arithmetic, Business Practice, 
 and the Grammar of the English Language. The work in the Business Depart- 
 ment is modeled as nearly as possible after a well-regulated counting room. The 
 student does all his work directly under the eye of the teacher, receiving direction 
 and assistance just where he needs them. 
 
 In the Short-hand and Type-writing departments the student receives constant 
 drill ; being required, as soon as he has attained a knowlege of the theory of the 
 art, to write from dictation selections made from current literature. In type-writing 
 the best machines are used, and rapidity, accuracy and neatness are acquired by 
 constant practice. The Department of Telegraphy is thoroughly equipped and 
 under the care of a practical teacher. The student is taught all the details of the 
 business, so that on completing the course he is ready to take charge of an office. 
 
 The Classical Department of the College makes a specialty of the languages 
 and higher mathematics, preparing students for advanced work in the academical 
 departments of our colleges and universities. Visitors are cordially welcomed at 
 all times, and Prof. M. A. Stone, the President, takes pleasure in showing them 
 through the College. 
 
Schools and Colleges. 
 
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 Cittle I^oek; Uniuersity. 
 
 This institution is beautifully situated, being the first object that greets the 
 traveler's eye as he alights from the train. Its imposing structure of brick, sur- 
 rounded by a fine campus, crowns University Hill on Lincoln 'Avenue, midway 
 between the Depot and the river. By actual measurement the 
 grounds are one hundred feet above the level of the Arkansas 
 River flowing at their base, rendering malaria unknown. 
 
 Under the patronage of the Methodist Episcopal Church 
 Little Rock University was founded eight years ago through the 
 untiring labors of its first President, Rev. Dr. Geo. W. Gray. 
 In its erection the citizens of the city assisted generously with a 
 donation of about $10,000, the total investment being about 
 
 Dr. Le Roy Bates, (£-<,-. nno 
 
 VICE-PRESIDENT. Cf)^0,000. 
 
 The President is Rev. M. L. Curl, D. D., formerly President of Lewis Col- 
 lege, Glasgow, Mo. Dr. Le Roy Bates is the Vice-President and Professor of 
 Science; E. T. Brewster, A.M., is Professor of Ancient Languages ; and Dr. 
 E. Schreiber, Professor of Modern Languages. 
 
 That this institution has been one of the factors in building up the Capital 
 City none can doubt ; and its future will be followed with interest by all who wish 
 well to Arkansas. It is here for the benefit of no denomination and no political 
 party, but for the intellectual training of Christian citizens. 
 
 <?r;rist Qrpurer; /ieademy. 
 
 This excellent school for boys is located at the corner of Fifth and Scott 
 streets, in the basement of Christ Church. The school work of the Academy was 
 begun in September, 1S89, by the Rev. Mr. Galbraith ; and has since been en- 
 larged and strengthened. 
 
 The purpose is to build up in Little Rock an academic institution upon the 
 model of the Episcopal High School at Alexandria, Virginia, which Prof. L. M. 
 Blackford has made so famous. That it meets a want is shown by its steady and 
 increasing attendance. 
 
 The Faculty consists of: Rev. Wallace Carnahan, Principal; Rev. T. E. H. 
 Galbraith, Teacher of Latin and Greek; and Mr. Palin Saxby, Teacher of Eno-lish 
 and the Sciences. Here boys are prepared for college or for business. The aim 
 of these successful teachers is to form in the students habits of industry and accu- 
 racy that shall make them thorough scholars or intelligent business men. 
 
 Cjer/r\an Cutf?erar; $er;ool. 
 
 This school, under the patronage of the German Evangelical Lutheran 
 Church, is in a separate building in the rear of the church, corner of Eighth and 
 Rock. There are two teachers, Prof. L. Himmler being the Master. It was es- 
 
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Schools and Colleges. 
 
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 tablished about fifteen years ago. Some of the branches taught are the English and 
 German languages, Luther's Catechism and Bible History, the common school 
 studies, natural history, singing, piano, organ and violin. The enrollment this 
 ^year is 72 pupils. 
 
 St. /I\ary'5 /Academy. 
 
 CONDUCTED BY THE SISTERS OF MERCY. 
 
 This institution was first opened under the auspices of Rt. Rev. Andrew 
 Byrne, first Bishop of Little Rock, in 1S51, and hence is the oldest school in the 
 state. 
 
 The Academy, situated on Louisiana Street between Sixth and Seventh 
 streets, stands upon rising ground, commanding a fine view of the city. From 
 the observatory a scene of varied beauty presents itself, embracing the whole of 
 Little Rock. 
 
 The grounds are extensive, and the yai'ds and garden well kept. Magnificent 
 forest trees shade the playgrounds. A cistern and four spring wells afford an 
 
28 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 abundant supply of excellent water. The healthfulness of the locality is unsur- 
 passed. The school buildings are of recent date, and are supplied with improved 
 school furniture. They are lighted with gas and have porticos, halls, galleries, 
 chapel, music-room, library and bath-rooms, the whole forming an extensive and: 
 well arranged Academy, capable of accommodating a large number of young 
 lady boarders, as well as day pupils. Its charter, obtained in i860, gives it the: 
 rank of a first-class educational institution. 
 
 The course of study pursued in the Academic Department is sufficiently 
 varied and comprehensive to require four years of close application to complete. 
 French and German are taught by native teachers. Pupils are instructed in Com- 
 mon Branches, Mathematics, the Sciences, Latin, French, German, and Greek r 
 Vocal and Instrumental Music, Painting, Drawing, Needle-work, Elocution,, 
 Type-writing and Phonography, and many other branches. 
 
 St. Mary's Academy has enjoyed the feeling which rewards successful labor. 
 During the last two years the attendance has increased from about 250 to over 
 400 regular pupils. During this school year 56 boarding pupils have been en- 
 rolled. The present Mother Superior is a lady of ability and culture, who for 
 many years before entering the Convent held important positions in the public 
 schools of Little Rock. 
 
 /Irk^ansas female C^olle^e. 
 
 This popular school for young ladies was for a long time located in the com- 
 modious building and grounds at 41 1 East Seventh Street. About a year ago it 
 was removed to its present quarters at the corner of Fourteenth and Rock. It re- 
 ceived its charter in 1S74. The Principal, who has made the school what it is to- 
 day, is Mrs. Myra C. Warner. There are five teachers in the Literary Depart- 
 ment, and the enrollment averages 125 per year. 
 
 Philander S/iytb, ^olle^e. 
 
 Little Rock has provided amply for the education of her colored citizens. 
 Besides the three public schools before mentioned, there are several private and 
 denominational ones. Prominent among the latter is Philander Smith College. 
 
 It was first organized^as Walden Seminary in 1S77 ; and in 1SS3 was chart- 
 ered under its present name. Its first and only President is the Rev. Thomas 
 Mason, A. M., who is still in charge. 
 
 The College is located on elevated ground overlooking a large part of the 
 city, on a healthful site, and in a prohibition ward. The building is a com- 
 modious brick, four stories high, at the corner of Eleventh and Izard streets. The 
 funds for its erection were contributed by the heirs of the late Philander Smith, of 
 Illinois, in whose honor the College is named. It was dedicated September 12, 1S83. 
 A fine addition to the present building is in process of erection, and is expected to- 
 
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 be ready for occupancy at the opening of the fall term. The corner stone of this 
 addition was laid with imposing ceremonies May 14, 1S90. Dr. J. C. Hartzell, 
 Secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the M. E. Church, and four bishops 
 of the C. M. E. Church, were among the speakers. 
 
 The Department of Manual Training has been recently added, and gives uni- 
 versal satisfaction. In lieu of gymnasium work, carpentry and printing are be- 
 ing taught with the most gratifying results. The good results of manual training 
 are apparent to all who look at the effects. Students graduating for a profession 
 will also be masters of some useful trade, and thus be thrice armed for the battle 
 of life. 
 
 STATE iNSTlTtiTieNS. 
 
 /\rk;ar>sas School for tl?e Blir?d. 
 
 This admirable institution of state charity catches the eye of the stranger at 
 the end of the beautiful vista of Center Street. Let him pursue his southward 
 course till he reaches Eighteenth, and he will be amply rewarded for his labor by 
 the privilege of entering the far-famed School for the Blind. 
 
 Its Board of Trustees are: J. R. Rightsell, President; S. N. Marshall, Vice- 
 President; W. C. Ratcliffe, Secretary; J. W. House, D. G. Fones. 
 
 In this retreat those who by a decree of nature or by accident have been de- 
 prived of sight, partially or w r holly, are taught to cultivate their minds and pre- 
 pare for future usefulness. There are four departments : Literary, Music, Handi- 
 craft and Household. 
 
 The Superintendent, Rev. Dr. John H. Dye, is evidently the right man in the 
 right place. He was elected to this position November 4, 1SS6. Since that time 
 the institution has been constantly growing in numbers and efficiency. When his 
 administration began there were only 53 pupils. This year shows an enrollment 
 of 16^. Many improvements have been made during this time. Bi-ick walks 
 have been laid, the Mechanical Department for boys has been introduced, as 
 well as a Handicraft Department for girls. A new boiler and engine room have 
 been added, the chapel enlarged, and a proper water and sewerage system put 
 into operation. Electric lights have been placed in the tower, and the grounds 
 generally improved. The whole plant has expanded every way, and is keeping 
 pace with the progress of the state. 
 
 To show that the present work at the Blind School is appreciated, we quote 
 the last published report of the Committee on the Male Industrial and Domestic 
 Departments, consisting of Capt. H. S. Taber, J. M. Moore and E. W. Gibb : 
 '■' Some members of the committee are in the habit of visiting- the building's dur- 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
State Institutions. 
 
 35 
 
 ing the season, and feel this a fitting occasion to mention, the uniform tidiness al- 
 ways observed and the regularity and system prevading the building. One mem- 
 ber of the committee for some years familiar with the war department buildings 
 was struck with the near approach in matters of regularity, neatness and system 
 of your buildings to those of the war department, and we feel that the state is to 
 be congratulated upon the progress already made in this noble work of training 
 the blind." 
 
 Jrpe Deaf /T\ute Institute. 
 
 On a beautiful wooded hill west of the city and facing it, stands the Arkansas- 
 Deaf Mute Institute, one of the interesting features of Little Rock. A more 
 charming site could not have been chosen. To the north lies the broad expanse of 
 the river, while to the east can be seen a birdseye view of the Capital City. The 
 grounds are commodious, comprising 92^ acres, and the five handsome buildings 
 seem to answer every demand. In this volume we aim to tell the unvarnished 
 facts, but the truth will sometimes compel us to praise. This noble monument of 
 benevolence is a credit to its officers and the state that appoints them. 
 
 Its Directors are: Hon. Geo. E. Dodge, President; Col. S. L. Griffith, Vice- 
 President; Maj. R. II. Parham, Jr., Secretary; Hon. W. E. Woodruff, Treas- 
 urer; Maj. Geo. H. Meade, Col. A. R. Witt. 
 
 The Principal is Prof. Francis D. Clarke, a trained instructor of the deaf, 
 who has had charge of the Institute nearly five years. Under his able manage- 
 ment the attendance has increased from 68 in iSS^ to 11S in 1S90. 
 
 An important point to remember is that this Institute is a free school for the 
 deaf children of Arkansas. No charge is made for tuition, board, lodging, wash- 
 ing, books or anything, except clothing and traveling expenses ; and where par- 
 ents are unable to furnish these they are also provided. 
 
 Besides being intellectually instructed, the pupils are given a practical knowl- 
 edge of useful trades to prepare the graduates to earn their own living. Here are 
 taught dressmaking, farming, gardening, knitting, printing, sewing, shoemaking„ 
 wood-carving, photography and clay-modeling. The good that such an institution 
 does can never be computed, and is best appreciated by the children of silence to 
 whom it has given strength and hope. 
 
 Jl?e lQsar?e /Asylum. 
 
 A cut of this magnificent institution will be found on the following page. 
 Notice its size, and the imposing character of its architecture. Few states in the 
 Union have made such generous provisison for the needs of this unfortunate class 
 as Arkansas. 
 
 This institution is located about three miles west of the city, and is nearly 
 reached by the Electric Street Railway. The able Superintendent is Dr. P. O. 
 Hooper. The Board of Trustees : John G. Fletcher, President; S. H. Buchan- 
 
The Churches. 
 
 an, Secretary; A. L. Breysacher, M. D., W. J. Little, R. K. Walker, and Maj. 
 John D. Adams. 
 
 The visitor at Little Rock would do well to spend a few hours at the Insane 
 Asylum. It is quite accessible, and the ride out is through a delightful suburban 
 part of the city. The buildings and grounds are kept in the best order, and visit- 
 ors are made welcome. 
 
 Tpe penitentiary 
 
 Is located at the western end of Fourth Street. The state officers in charge are r 
 John Carroll, Inspector; C. M. Cantrell, Warden; Hugh Dunlap, Assistant 
 Warden. The lessee is the Arkansas Industrial Company: James R. Miller, 
 President; W. H. Wright, Vice-President; A. N. Johnson, Secretary and Treas- 
 urer. The total number of prisoners in May, 1890, was S06 ; of whom 675 were 
 state convicts and 131 U. S. prisoners. Of these 313 were white, 46^ colored, 
 and 29 Indians. 
 
 Jr;e State Cibrary. 
 
 This library, the largest in the state, is in the State House. It contains over 
 20,000 volumes. The Secretary of State, Hon. B. B. Chism, is ex-officio librarian, 
 and is also the custodian of the standard weights and measures furnished by the 
 United States Government. 
 
 The State Library occupies several rooms in the front portion of the west wing 
 of the State House, lower floor. It is especially rich in law reports, legislative 
 journals, and congressional records. Most of it is what you might call solid read- 
 ing ; nothing light or trashy is permitted to enter these sacred precincts. The re- 
 porter could not find a novel in the entire collection. Evidently our legislators 
 have no taste for such flimsy stuff. A man who hankers after public documents 
 could find reading here for many years. 
 
 The GHdRGHES. 
 
 We have alluded before to the large number of churches in Little Rock, and 
 to the imposing character of many church buildings. Is it not remarkable that in 
 a city of 40,000 people there are 33 flourishing churches ? Yet that is the num- 
 ber — 23 white and 10 colored church oi-ganizations, with church property valued 
 at $440,000. 
 
 This work does not aim to cover the field of the City Directory, and does not 
 propose to give the names and statistics of every church. We simply desire to 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 Christ Church, Episcopal, Fifth and Scott Streets. 
 
The Churches. 
 
 39 
 
 furnish sketches of some of the prominent ones, with views or their exteriors, as 
 samples to our friends and visitors of what we have. 
 
 " So much we give, but more remain behind. " 
 Protestant Episcopal. 
 
 There are two Episcopalian churches in Little Rock. 
 
 Christ Church, on the southeast corner of Fifth and Scott streets, is one of 
 the leading churches in the city. 
 
 The parish was organized by Bishop Polk in 1838, so that it is one of the 
 oldest in Little Rock. One church edifice was destroyed by fire. The present 
 beautiful building, of which we present an engraving, was opened for service, 
 Easter, 1SS7. The value of this building is estimated at $60,000 ; the rectory is 
 worth $8,500, and the mission chapel $1,500; making the total value of the 
 church property $70,000. 
 
 The popular Rector is Rev. Wallace Carnahan ; the Assistant Minister, Rev. 
 J. E. H. Galbraith. Maj. John D. Adams is Senior Warden ; Dr. W. A. Cantrell, 
 Junior Warden ; Maj. R. H. Parham, Secretary ; and Capt. S. B. Adams, Treas- 
 urer. Number of communicants, 612; of Sunday school pupils, 400. The con- 
 gregation is one of wealth and refinement. 
 
 Trinity Cathedral is on the northeast corner of Spring and Seventeenth, in 
 the southern part of the city. Rev. C. H. Proctor, D. D., is the Dean; and the 
 Rt. Rev. Bishop H. N. Pierce is connected with this church. The building has 
 for some time been in process of erection, and is not yet finished. The Cathedral 
 is noted for the high quality of its music. Their pipe organ and organist are per- 
 haps unequalled in the city. 
 
 }-lebreuj. 
 
 The B'Nai Israel Temple is at 204 Center Street. Rev. Dr. E. Schreiber 
 is the Rabbi. The congregation is one of culture and refinement, holding liberal 
 views. The services are largely in English. About 120 families are connected 
 with this synagogue, and the Sunday school has about 100 pupils. The services 
 are on Friday evening and Saturday morning. The temple was built about 
 twenty years ago. 
 
 <?b, riscian. 
 
 This church is located on Tenth and Louisiana. The society was originally 
 formedin 1845, but the present building was finished in 1SS7. The audience room 
 is arranged on the modern plan with circular pews on a sloping floor, and seats 
 400. Upstairs there is a lecture room and pastor's study. The parsonage is 
 south of the church, fronting on Louisiana. The church and grounds cost 
 $10,000. There are 205 members on the roll. The present pastor, 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 D. R. WING & GO., 
 
 Founders and Machinists, 
 
 DEAL IN AND REPAIR ALL KINDS OF MACHINERY. 
 
 Shops and Warerooms : East Marktaam Street, between Sherman and Ferry Streets, 
 
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 POPULAR SHOES JLHTID POFTTX-AR, PRICES I 
 
 TO BE HAD OF 
 
 LOUIS M. LEVY, 
 
 No. 322 Main Street, - LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 ALL SHOES SOLD WITH POSITIVE GUARANTEE. 
 
 ROSE CITY 
 
 GREEN 
 HOUSES 
 
 2123 W. 14TH ST., 
 
 Opposite West End Park,, 
 
 LITTLE ROCK. 
 
 Pixier Roses a. 
 Special-by- 
 
 Also General Collec- 
 tion of Greenhouse 
 and Bedding- 
 Plants. 
 
The Churches. 
 
 4i 
 
 Rev. T. J. Shelton, has been in charge nearly five years. He also finds time to 
 edit a spicy weekly paper, Christian. 
 
 The Christian Church of Little Rock was organized in December, 
 18S9, and has about 45 members. They occupy at present the church building 
 on Ninth and Louisiana, formerly used by the First Baptist society. The Sunday 
 school superintendent is H. F. Roberts ; the Secretary, R. W. Irvin. 
 
 First Christian Church, T. J. Shelton, Pastor. 
 F(oma[) ^atb-olie. 
 
 St. Andrew's Cathedral is an imposing edifice of stone on the northeast 
 corner of Seventh and Louisiana, opposite the Convent. It was opened about 
 18S1. As its name implies, it is the cathedral of this diocese, of which the Rt. 
 Rev. Edward Fitzgerald is Bishop. 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 St. Andrew's Cathedral, Seventh and Louisiana Streets. 
 
The Churches. 
 
 43 
 
 The pastor is Rev. P. F. O'Reilly, who is assisted by Father M. McGill. 
 The congregation numbers about 1,500. The actual cost of the cathedral was 
 about $60,000 ; but elsewhere and under other circumstances it would have prob- 
 ably cost $100,000. The music, which is particularly fine, is under the direction 
 of Mrs. Heerwagen. 
 
 St. Edward's German Catholic Church is at 610 East Ninth Street, be- 
 tween Sherman and Ferry, and opposite the Arsenal grounds. About one hun- 
 dred families are connected with this church. The parochial school numbers 
 about fifty pupils. The pastor is Rev. Father Benedict Brunet. 
 
 Cutberan. 
 
 The German Evangelical Lutheran Church, at the corner of Eighth 
 and Rock, is one of the finest structures in the city. It was founded in 1S6S and 
 rebuilt in 1SS7. Rev. J. W. Miller has been pastor since June, 1SS9. This 
 church has a membership of 3S2 and a congregation of about 600. The vestry 
 consists of: Geo. Reichardt, President; Jno. E. Geyer, Secretary; Conrad 
 Stein, Geo. Ermentraut, Otto Lanko, Friedrich Spott and Hans Hansen. 
 
 Baptist. 
 
 There are two flourishing Baptist churches. 
 
 The First Baptist society worshipped for a long time near the corner of 
 Ninth and Louisiana. But recently they have erected a church edifice on the 
 southeast corner of Twelfth and Louisiana, which is a credit both to Little Rock 
 and to the enterprising congregation that built it. 
 
 It is near the center of the city, and accessible by several street car lines. It 
 is built in the Romanesque style of architecture ; the material, brick, with blup 
 granite foundation and Alabama stone trimmings. The dimensions are 70x11c 
 feet. The audience room will comfortably seat 550 persons, and the Sunday 
 school room the same number. These large rooms may be easily thrown together- 
 Rev. J. K. Pace is the pastor. 
 
 The Second Baptist Church is on the corner of Eighth and Louisiana. 
 The society was founded seven years ago. The membership is about 300, and 
 the church property valued at $18,000. The audience room is in amphitheater 
 style. 
 
 The deacons are : Jno. J. Roach, A. W. Files, M. F. Locke, E. Craig. 
 Jr., L. L. Boone, C. W. Walker, J. H. Reynolds, and C. E. Taylor, clerk. 
 The pastor, Rev. Dr. A. B. Miller, has preached ever since he was seventeen. 
 He has been pastor of this church during .the past five years. Col. A. W. Files 
 is superintendent of the Sunday school. 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 J. H. MCCARTHY, President. J. S. POLLOCK, Vice-President. 
 
 A. A. MANDLEBAUM, Cashier. 
 
 Exchange National Bank 
 
 OF LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 CAPITAL, - - $200,000. 
 SURPLUS, - - $13,000. 
 
 Accounts of Banks, Gorporatinns, Firms and. Individ- 
 uals Solicited. 
 
 PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN COLLECTIONS 
 
 On All Points at Moderate Prices. 
 
 
 DIRECTORS: 
 
 
 CIIAS. F. PENZEL. 
 
 j. h. McCarthy. 
 
 W. J. TURNER. 
 
 GEO. H. MEADE. 
 
 PHILIP PFEIFER. 
 
 J. S. POLLOCK 
 
 A. P. HOWEL. 
 
 C. H. WHITTEMORE. 
 
 SOL. GANS. 
 
The Churches. 
 
 45 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 /T\etl?odist Episcopal. 
 
 Main Street M. E. Church is on the second floor of the Methodist Block, 
 between Fourth and Fifth streets. It was dedicated in 1S73. In 1882 the building 
 
 was enlarged and re-dedicated. There 
 about ninety members in this society. 
 Rev. C. B. Besse, D. D., formerly of 
 Maine, is the pastor. He is consid- 
 ered an able preacher, and is foremost in 
 every work of reform. The stewards 
 are: Cos. Altenberg, W. H. Wood- 
 small, Henry Rudd, L. T. Gill, Frank 
 I Garland, Geo. Springer, Geo. B. Mc- 
 Laughlin and E. T. Brewster. 
 Ebenezer M. E. Church is on Capital Hill, located on Marshall Street 
 between Twefth and Thirteenth. The pastor is Rev. G. W. Hood ; membership 
 about seventy-five. A flourishing Sunday school, averaging over one hundred in 
 attendance, is superintended by Mrs. N. G. Brown. 
 
 /I\etr;odist Episcopal, South;- 
 
 The First Church of this very influential denomination is the large and 
 handsome brick edifice on the corner of Eighth and Center. The congregation 
 
The Parks. 47 
 
 is one of the strongest in the city, both in numbers and influence. Rev. Dr. M. 
 B. Chapman, well known as a pulpit orator, is the pastor. 
 
 Winfield Memorial Church was "recently built. It is the pretty little 
 church at the corner of Fifteenth and Center. The pastor is Rev. R. R. Moore. 
 
 Asbury is at the corner of Tenth and Wolf. Rev. W. A. Steel, pastor. 
 
 Presbyterian. 
 
 The First Presbyterian Church is on the northwest corner of Scott and 
 Fifth streets. The pastor is Rev. T. C. Barret, D. D. The present excellent 
 building was erected in 1869 at a cost of about $20,000. The audience room is 
 very large, seating about 600. The membership is 290. This is one of the oldest 
 Protestant organizations in the city, being founded over fifty years ago. The 
 present is their third house of worship. 
 
 The Second Presbyterian Church is a shapely brick edifice on the corner 
 of Fourth and State. Rev. J. R. Howerton is the pastor. 
 
 Cumberland presbyteriao. 
 
 On a subsequent page we present an excellent cut of this fine church building, 
 located on the corner of Eleventh and Louisiana. It is a massive brick structure, 
 6oxSo feet in dimensions, built several years ago. Rev. W. M. Robinson is pas- 
 tor, and there are over one hundred members. Mr. D. L. Bourland, well known 
 among church workers as President of the Sunday School County Convention, 
 superintends the large and flourishing Sunday school. 
 
 Qon^re^ational. 
 
 The Pilgrim Congregational Church is on the corner of Eleventh and 
 Main. It was founded about five years ago. The membership is over one hun- 
 dred. Rev. D. H. Snowden, D. D., has nearly finished his second year as pastor. 
 Since his coming he has established his reputation as a popular preacher and 
 greatly built up his church. He resides at 1900 Main Street. 
 
 Parks. 
 
 Till times quite recent the need of parks in this city for the health and happi- 
 ness of the citizens was not fullv realized. As in many other places, the opportu- 
 nity of laying off parks when land was cheap was neglected. So now, unfortunately, 
 Little Rock finds her parks all controlled by corporations or private citizens. 
 
 But these are coming nobly to the rescue. The old method of charging at 
 the gate has been abandoned, and the only fees now asked by any are for trans- 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 ADAM C. PENZEL, 
 
 BUTCHER, 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
 All Kinds of Meat 
 
 No. 901 West Markham Street, 
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 PHILLIPS & WILLIAMS, 
 
 Tonsorial Emulators, 
 
 STAFF OF BARBERS: 
 
 Ed. Flournoy, G. C. Clark, Chas. Harvey, 
 
 Z. T. Williams, J.H.Phillips. 
 
 FIVE PORCELAIN TUBS. 
 
 Hot and Cold Baths, 25 Gts. 
 
 FIELD SEEDS, 
 
 mltst 
 
 ROCK 
 
 Arkansas 
 Telephone 39*#. 
 
 I WILL NOT INSURE MY LIFE 
 
 Until I find a company that will guarantee some definite and reasonable return for payments 
 already made, in case I accidentally neglect a premium or deliberately choose to discontinue 
 the insurance. 
 
 The company of which you are in search is 
 
 The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. 
 
 And it is also in search of you. The Non-Forfeiture law of Massachusetts applies only 
 to the few companies whose home offices are in that State. By its terms the company named 
 above is compelled to give a definite amount of insurance to a policy-holder who fails to pay 
 the premium for any year after the second, unless he prefers to surrender his policy for a defi- 
 nite amount in cash. The law is strictly automatic and needs no action on the part of the in- 
 sured to make it apply. 
 
 Both cash and paid up values for twenty years to come are stated in each policy. Re- 
 member the name: 
 
 THE MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. 
 
 CHARTERED IN 1851. 
 
 For particulars in reference to the plans and practical working of this company, call on or address 
 
 £l. S. FOWLER, General Agent* 
 
 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. 
 
The Parks. 49 
 
 portation and refreshments. Of course this plan adds to the financial success of 
 the parks and to their popularity with the citizens. We cannot have too many of 
 these cool, refreshing spots, nor can they be made too beautiful. Boom the parks ! 
 
 pipe Coue. 
 
 This charming retreat for hot weather bids fair to be the most popular of all 
 our parks. Under the able' management of Mr. Frank Seaman it is now in the 
 full tide of its first season. 
 
 But where is Pine Grove ? 
 
 "Not to know this argues thyself unknown." 
 
 That is, if you are a citizen of Little Rock. But for the benefit of the travel- 
 ing public who want to see the sights of the city, we will state that Pine Grove is a 
 commodious and well equipped park three miles west of town at the end of the 
 Electric Street Railway. 
 
 No pains have been spared to make it a delightful resort. The refreshment 
 stands, rustic seats, pagodas, pavilion for dancing and concert purposes, all show 
 the marks of the practical designer. From time to time as the season advances 
 new features will be introduced which will keep Pine Grove in the front rank. 
 The grounds are high and rolling, and the surroundings far preferable to the 
 smaller parks down in the city. Separate grounds have been laid off for white 
 and colored people, with equal accommodations. 
 
 A twenty minutes' run on the Electric Line takes one to this popular place, 
 and no visitor to Little Rock should fail to " take in" the Electric Line and Pine 
 Grove. 
 
 Clepu/ood park; 
 
 Is owned by the Capital Street Railway. Being on Main, between Seventeenth 
 and Eighteenth streets, it is quite accessible. The Main Street cars pass every few 
 minutes. As we write great improvements are going on in this park. An opera 
 hall, lighted by electricity, has been built, which is open at the sides and sur- 
 rounded by a piazza. 
 
 Pagodas, refreshment stands, rustic seats, and all the usual necessaries for 
 summer enjoyment are provided. Glenwood Park is destined to be a success, as 
 the catering for the hungry and thirsty multitude is in the hands of Mr. M. S. 
 Peckham, proprietor of the already famous Gem Cafe, located at 509 Main Street. 
 For us to praise an institution so well known would be superfluous. If you want 
 to pass a cool evening during the hot months, take the car for Glenwood Park and 
 put your trust in Mr. Peckham. 
 
 U/est Er)d park; 
 
 Is at the terminus of a branch of the Ninth Street car line — Fourteenth and Park 
 Avenue. It is well shaded and beautifully rolling. It is also commodious, cover- 
 ing about six blocks. A good well supplies abundant water. There are refresh- 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 ment stands, a large covered dancing platform, a small artificial lake for boating, 
 and a track for bicycle races with an amphitheater for viewing the same. West 
 End Park should be bought by the city, and made a permanent breathing place 
 for the citizens of Little Rock. 
 
 Base Ball park;. 
 
 This is located on High Street between Eleventh and Twelfth. The cars of 
 the Capital Street Railway pass the main entrance. The ground is well adapted 
 
 Residence of W. B. Worthen, Second and Gaines Streets. 
 
 to the pui'poses of the game, is furnished with seats arranged in amphitheater 
 style, and is surrounded with a suitable enclosure. 
 
 /fountain Park;. 
 
 To say that this is the most picturesque spot among the beautiful suburbs of 
 Little Rock, may sound like an exaggeration to one who has not "been there." 
 But to no other. Mountain Park has a future before it, which is sure to grow 
 
The Parks. 
 
 5 : 
 
 brighter as Little Rock acquires the facilities for transportation of a metropolitan 
 city. 
 
 Mountain Park lies on the summit of the famous Big Rock, the lofty elevation 
 on the north side of the river and northwest of the city. It may be reached by 
 driving over Baring Cross Bridge and following the romantic river road. The 
 shorter way is by boat to the foot of Big Rock, whence a winding path leads to 
 the summit. 
 
 Residence of Louis L. Mivelaz, Ninth and Scott Sts. 
 
 The Mountain Park Hotel crowns the bluff, fully two hundred feet above the 
 river, and affords an unobstructed view for miles up and down the stream. West- 
 ward, thirty miles away, Sugar Loaf Mountain and the peaks of the Maumels jut 
 into the sky ; and the Arkansas River, in its serpentine course through the moun- 
 tain range, runs like a silver thread. 
 
 The grounds north of the hotel are an almost level plateau filled with fine 
 forest trees. The entire property consists of 450 acres, including a vineyard of 
 15,000 vines in a high state of cultivation and an orchard of 2,000 fruit trees. 
 Several fine springs afford an abundance of pure water. 
 
52 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 JOHN S. BRADDOCK, 
 
 DEALER IN 
 
 ALL KINDS OF REAL ESTATE, 
 
 115 CENTER STREET. 
 
 Lots for Sale on Payments of $5.00 per Month, or Other Terms to 
 
 Suit Purchasers. 
 
 HOUSES BUILT AND SOLD ON THE INSTALLMENT PLAN. 
 
 THE GEM CAKE. 
 
 L£- S. PECSHAM, Proprietor. 
 
 Ice Cream and Confections. 
 
 TELEPHONE 94. 
 
 All Home-Made Candies. Only Pure Cream used in making Ice Cream. Special Attention 
 
 to Orders for Parties, Etc. 
 
 509 MAIN STREET AND GLENWOOD PARK. 
 
 WE ARE THE PEOPLE FOR 
 
 Men's and Boys' Clothing, 
 
 GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS AND HATS. 
 
 "UJTe liave the Largest arid. Best S-feoc&s in. the City to Select Prom- 
 
 M. POLLOCK & B R O . , 
 
 No. 104 MAIN STREET. 
 
 CLEBURNE HOUSE. 
 
 JOHN CLINE, Proprietor. 
 
 ONE BLOCK FROM THE UNION DEPOT. 
 
 RATES: $4.50 PER WEEK, $1.00 PER DAY. 
 
 XTo. 1309 West 2^arlsh.ar» Street, LITTLE rtOCKZ, -ft-IREE. 
 
Public Buildings. 53 
 
 A little to the west a picturesque gorge breaks through the bluff to the river. 
 A little stream tumbles through the gorge, and in its final leap to the river makes a 
 cascade of about thirty feet. So we might go on describing for pages, but the 
 only way to know Mountain Park is to go there in person. It will undoubtedly 
 develop into a popular resort. What it needs is a street car or dummy line from 
 the heart of the city to the summit — "a consummation devoutly to be wished." 
 
 PdBL2lG BaiL?BINSS. 
 
 Jbe Qouern/nept Building. 
 
 The large, three-story stone building, sui mounted by the colors of the Union, 
 on the north side of Second Street between Center and Spring, is the U. S. Gov- 
 ernment Building, used as Postoffice and Custom House. 
 
 The lower floor is devoted to the Postoffice Department, under the efficient 
 management of Postmaster R. A. Edgerton. Through his kindness we are enabled 
 to present the following information about the Department. 
 
 Besides the postmaster the entire force numbers twenty-three. Of these 
 thirteen are clerks and ten are mail carriers. E. B. Knight is assistant postmaster ; 
 A. S. Breyman, money order clerk; and G. B. Wright, registry clerk. 
 
 The business of the postoffice keeps constantly increasing till it begins to 
 assume gigantic proportions. For instance, the receipts of the money order office 
 for the year ending March 31, 1S90, were $1,114,495.23. The receipts of the 
 postal, department are kept separate from those of the money order department, 
 and they amounted to $142,624.22. The number of registered packages, letters 
 and pouches handled was 134,996. The number of pieces of mail matter 
 received reaches the astonishing, figure — 3,645,385 ; while the people of Little 
 Rock dispatched nearly twice that number. 
 
 The second floor is devoted to various government offices. On the north side 
 we find the Collector of Internal Revenue, Col. Henry M. Cooper, with his three 
 deputies and the gauger. The Collector is the custodian of the building. 
 
 On the other side of the corridor are the offices of the Land Receiver, Judo-e 
 M. W. Gibb, and the Register, Patrick Raleigh ; also of the U. S. District Attor- 
 ney, C. C. Waters, and his assistant. Here, too, is to be found the Chief Clerk of 
 the Railway Mail Service, W. L. Cate. 
 
 The third floor is largely devoted to the rooms of the U. S. Court, Judges, and 
 Jury. Here also is the office of the U. S. Marshal, Oscar M. Spellman, and of 
 the Clerk of Court, Ralph L. Goodrich. 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
Public Buildings. 
 
 55 
 
 51?e State Capitol. 
 
 The prettiest thing about the State House is the lovely little park in front of 
 it. It is about one block in length by half as much in depth, and is almost always 
 in beautiful order. A fountain adorns the center; and 'the walks wind through 
 a profusion of shrubbery, shade trees and bedded flowers. No odious signboard 
 warns the rest-seeker to "keep off the grass!" In this park can be seen an old 
 cannon that once belched the bolts of war in the Brooks and Baxter contest. 
 
 The Capitol comprises a main building with two wings. Over the middle 
 arch is a colossal group of three allegorical figures representing Mercy blessing 
 the Law, armed with a sword, and blindfold Justice with her scales. Within the 
 main building we find : on the lower floor the Land Office ; up stairs the House 
 of Representatives Hall and the Senate Chamber. In the west wing are : on the 
 first floor the State Library, which has been described elsewhere ; and upstairs- 
 the offices of the Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney-General. 
 
 In the east wing is a very fine display in the rooms devoted to Mines, 
 Manufactures and Agriculture. Commissioner Locke has here on exhibition 
 samples of Arkansas fruits, grains and minerals, which challenge the attention of 
 the world. The rest of this wing is devoted to the supreme judicial department 
 of the state. 
 
 Pulaski bounty <?ourt J-louse. 
 
 This, in many respects the finest of Little Rock's public buildings, is on the 
 northwest corner of Second and Spring Streets. The cut gives a good idea of its 
 appearance. The building was finished in 1SS9 and cost over $100,000. It is 
 built of Little Rock Fouiche granite with stone trimmings and slate roof. From 
 the observatory a fine view of the city is obtained. 
 
 The interior fully equais the exterior. The arches in the corridors are of 
 polished burnt brick. Iron beams filled in between with concrete take the place 
 of joists. The wood work is of polished ash, oak and gum. On the first floor 
 we find the offices of the County Judge, Hon. Wilbur F. Hill, of whose adminis- 
 tration this building is a bright ornament ; of Ham. O. Williams, the County 
 Clerk, with his deputy, J. J. Hicks ; of the Sheriff, Anderson Mills ; and of the 
 Circuit Clerk and Recorder, Wm. W. Field. Do not fail to examine the fire-proof 
 vaults where the county keeps stored away the documents of sixty years. 
 
 Upstairs are the court rooms and the offices of the Chancery Judge, D. W. 
 Carroll, the Clerk, S. R. Brown, of Joseph W. Martin, Circuit Judge, and of Prose- 
 cuting Attorney R. J. Lea. The basement is devoted to the use of the Assessor, 
 Mr. Calvin Pemberton, the County School Examiner, Maj. R. H Parham, and the 
 Grand Jury. 
 
 Pulaski County may well be proud of her Court House, and no visitor to our 
 city should fail to climb its winding stair. 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
Drives in the City and Suburbs. 
 
 57 
 
 Drives in the City and S^b^rbs. 
 
 There are a number of pretty drives in Little Rock and its suburbs. Let us 
 take it for granted that you have a moderately well-filled purse and plenty of 
 leisure time at your disposal, and that you love to "hold the ribbons" behind 
 some spirited steed. It may be serviceable to allude to a few favorite routes. 
 
 Suppose you strike Scott Street near the business part of the city, and drive 
 south. This street, well shaded from end to end, affords the visitor a view of 
 many handsome residences. Leaving the First Presbyterian and Christ Church 
 we pass the residence (shown on a previous page) of Louis L. Mivelaz, the well 
 known caterer, of Col. Logan H. Roots at Tenth and Scott, of Mr. Gus Straus, 
 and many others worthy of mention. 
 
 Drive on to Twenty-first and turn east, striking the turnpike. This is a de- 
 lightful driveway. Follow it past the National Cemetery and the toll-gate, over 
 Fourche Creek and out to Fourche Mountain. Here the quarrymen are taking out 
 the famous Fourche granite, which is being shipped to distant states. 
 
 On your return take Main Street; or, if you want to see an abundance of 
 good church architecture, select Louisiana. While in the southern part of town 
 do not fail to see the residence of the late James H. Hornibrook at Twenty-second 
 and Louisiana, and that of Col. John M. Moore at Sixteenth and Center. 
 
 Another pleasant drive is out Second Street, past the residence of Mr. W. B. 
 Worthen, the banker, and of Robert W. Worthen, the railroad contractor, to 
 Cross Street and thus over to Lincoln Avenue. This street, though short, is one 
 of the prettiest in the city, passing the residences of Col. J. H. McCarthy, Capt. 
 James R. Miller and Col. Thos. W. Newton, and the buildings and beautiful 
 grounds of the University. 
 
 Lingering here a few moments, drive over Baring Cross Bridge, and turn 
 west on the river road. If you follow it this will take you to Big Rock, that 
 picturesque combination described in our article on the Parks. 
 
 Another pleasant drive is out Battery Street, in the western part of the city. 
 Follow it south till you strike the old National turnpike leading to Hot Springs. 
 You will pass the Catholic Cemetery, and if you wish to reach a wild rural region 
 drive on about four miles to the " Three Bridges " over the Fourche. It is a capital 
 place for a picnic, and big enough for half the families of town to go at once 
 without disturbing each other. 
 
 When driving in the eastern part of the city a good street to choose is Sixth. 
 This will lead you past one of the prettiest places to be found in Arkansas, — the 
 residence of Maj. John D. Adams, President of the Pulaski Gas Light Company. 
 It is impossible in a picture to do full justice to such a place. 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 Summer Foliage 
 
 on Scott Street. 
 
A Day in Little Rock. 
 
 59 
 
 A Day in Little Rock. 
 
 If you have but one day to spend in Little Rock — only time to see the outside 
 of the city — take a carriage in the morning and drive out to the old Arsenal 
 Grounds on Ninth Street. Here for a long time the Government had a detach- 
 ment of U. S. troops. The grounds are beautiful. Thence it will be convenient 
 to go to the cemeteries — Hebrew, Oakland, National and Confederate — which ad- 
 join each other in the southeastern part of the city. 
 
 Then take the shortest route to the School for the Blind. A visit to its var- 
 ious departments will well repay you. By this time you will be ready for lunch, 
 after which ceremony, order the driver to convey you to the State Insane Asylum 
 west of the city. It is a pleasant drive out, and the institution is worthy of a 
 visit. 
 
 Returning you might stop a few minutes at the Penitentiary, and then con- 
 clude your visit to the State Institutions by ascending the wooded height crowned 
 by the Deaf Mute Institute. Return via Lincoln Avenue and Markham Street. 
 Stop for a few minutes at the State Capitol, and do not fail to examine the fine 
 gymnasium and boat house of the Athletic Association. 
 
 By this time you will begin to long for your evening meal, but you ought to 
 take time to ascend the tower of the Court House. No prettier sight can be seen, 
 as the sun is setting, than the City of Roses spread out like a map below you, and 
 the burnished river losing itself in the far horizon. After supper, if you incline 
 to amusement, Glenwood Park will claim your attention in summer ; and in winter 
 there is usually some attraction at the Capital Theater. After such a round of 
 sight-seeing you will be tired enough to sleep well. 
 
 In anb AReaND Little Reen. 
 
 f\ I^eferepee Jable of points of Interest, /llpf?abetieally /Irran^ed. 
 
 Academies and Colleges. 
 
 Arkansas Baptist College, Chester near 14th 
 Arkansas Female College, cor. 14th and Rock 
 Christ Church Academy, cor, 5th and Scott 
 German Lutheran School, cor. Sth and Rock 
 Little Rock Commercial College, 203 1 2 Main 
 Little Rock University, Lincoln Ave. 
 
 opposite Victory 
 
 Philander Smith College, cor. nth and Izard 
 Public Schools — Forest Grove, Rector 
 
 Ave. and 5th 
 Ft. Steele, State bet. 12th and 13th 
 New Peabody, 5th bet. Gaines and State 
 Peabody, Gaines bet. 4th and 5th 
 Scott Street, bet. 14th and 15th 
 Sherman, Sherman bet. 7th and Sth 
 
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 Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 
 
In and Around Little Rock. 
 
 61 
 
 (Col.) Arsenal, Sherman bet. Sth and 9th 
 " Capital Hill, Wolf and vv. nth 
 " Union, State bet. 6th and 7th 
 St. Mary's Academy, 7th and Louisiana 
 
 Armory. 
 
 McCarthy Light Guards, 104 Main, 3rd floor 
 
 Blocks and Halls. 
 
 Adams Block, Markham n. e. cor. Main 
 Allis Block, W. Markham s. w. cor. Center 
 Concordia Hall, n. e. cor. Main and 3rd 
 Deuell Hall, Main south of 5th 
 Dodge & Meade Block, 112 W. Markham 
 Dodge & Osborne Block, Main n. e. cor. 4th 
 Equitable Block, Main south of Markham. 
 Fletcher Block, 100 Main 
 Jones' Hall, n. vv. cor. 9th and State 
 Keith Building, 400 Main 
 Krause Block, 201 Main 
 Kumpe Hall, 406 E. Markham 
 Lafferty Block, n., w. cor. Main and 5th 
 Marre Block, 317 W. Markham 
 Masonic Temple, Main n. e. cor. 5th 
 Methodist Block, 411 Main 
 Metropolitan Building, W. Markham n. w. 
 
 cor. Main 
 O'Hara Building, 723 Main 
 Odd Fellows Block, W. Markham cor. Spring 
 Peyton Block, 315 Main 
 
 Reading Block, cor. Markham and Louisiana 
 Rossner Block, n. e. cor. Main and 3rd 
 Thompson Block, 624 Main 
 Turn-Verein Hall, 313 Commerce 
 Wait Block, 10S E. Markham 
 Wassell Block, 509 Main 
 (All others not enumerated here, are under 
 
 special headings.) 
 
 Board of Trade. 
 
 S. E. cor. 2nd and Scott 
 
 Cemeteries. 
 
 Calvary, Catholic, s. w. of City Limits 
 Confederate, n. s. of 26th, w. of National 
 
 Cemetery 
 Hebrew, entrance Kirkwood St., near 
 
 College 
 Mt. Holly, nth and Broadway 
 National, N. 26th St., s. e. of "City. 
 Oakland, adjoining Hebrew Cemetery 
 
 Charitable Institutions, Asylums, Etc. 
 County Hospital, 7th and High 
 Deaf Mute Institute, west of Union Depot 
 Insane Asylum, 3 miles west of City 
 Little Rock Infirmary, E. 2nd opp. Oil Mill 
 Old Ladies' Home, 700 Scott 
 Orphans' Home, 41S E. 5th 
 School for the Blind, iSth and Center 
 Churches. 
 
 Argenta First Baptist, near P. O. 
 Asbury, M. E. South, 10th and Wolf 
 Christ, Episcopal, 5th and Scott 
 Christian, 10th and Louisiana 
 Christian, Louisiana bet. Sth and 9th 
 
 Congregation B'Nai Israel, 204 Center 
 Cumberland Presbyterian, nth and 
 
 Louisiana 
 Ebenezer, M. E., Marshall bet. 12th and 13th 
 First Baptist, 12th and Louisiana 
 First M. E. South, Sth and Center 
 First Presbyterian, Scott and 5th 
 German Lutheran, Sth and Rock 
 Main Street, M. E., 412}^ Main 
 M. E. South, Argenta, Newton and Astra 
 Methodist, Argenta, Gordon and Clendenin 
 Pilgrim Congregational, nth and Main 
 Second Baptist, Sth and Louisiana 
 Second Presbyterian, 4th and State 
 St. Andrew's, Catholic, 7th and Louisiana 
 St. Edward's, Ger. Catholic, 610 E. 9th 
 Trinity, Episcopal, 17th and Spring 
 Winfield Memorial, M. E. South, 15th and 
 
 Center 
 Colored — Bethel, A. M. E., 9th and Broadway 
 First Baptist, Gaines, s. of 7th 
 First M. E., Broadway n. of Sth 
 Miles' Chapel, M. E., 3rd and Ferry 
 Missionary Baptist, 3rd and Rector Ave. 
 Mt. Zion, Baptist, Sth w. of Victory 
 Second Baptist, Ringo s. of 14th 
 St. Gabriel's Mission, M. E., State bet. 5th 
 St. Paul's, Lutheran, 1202 Rock [and 6th 
 Wesley Chapel, M. E., nth and State 
 
 City Hall. 
 
 120 and 122 W. Markham 
 
 Clubs and Societies. 
 
 Athletic Association, foot of Main St. 
 Catholic Knights of America, St. Andrew's 
 Branch, Schader's Hall 
 Citizens' Law and Order League, Geo. 
 
 Thornburgh, Pres., office Allis Block 
 Concordia Association, Concordia Hall 
 Ex-Confederate Association, W. P. 
 
 Campbell, Sec, 303 E. 15th 
 Gesang and Zither Club, Miller Hall, 10th 
 
 and Rock 
 I. O. B. B., Jewish Synagogue 
 K. S. B., Jewish Synagogue 
 Lincoln Club, s. e. cor. 2nd and Main 
 Little Rock Gun Club, Andrew Haile, Sec, 
 
 Allis Block 
 Little Rock Typothetae, J. R. Bettis, Sec, 
 Democrat Building 
 " Old Hickory Club, s. w. cor. 2nd and 
 
 Louisiana 
 Rose City Athletie Club, s. e. cor. 2nd and 
 
 Sherman 
 Sons of the Revolution, J. H. Shinn, Sec, 
 
 State House 
 Travelers' Protective Association, Ark. Div., 
 H. Z. Churchill, Sec, s. e. cor. 
 
 Markham and Rock 
 Turn-Verein, Turner Hall, Commerce bet. 
 
 3rd and 4th 
 W. C. T. U., rooms, Knott's Hotel, W. 
 
 Markham 
 
62 
 
 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 
 
In and Around Little Rock. 
 
 63 
 
 Young Men's Christian Association, n. w. 
 cor. 4th and Main 
 Convent. 
 
 Sisters of Mercy, 7th and Louisiana 
 County Jail. 
 
 Water, w. of State House 
 Court House. 
 
 N. W. cor. 2nd and Spring 
 Courts. 
 
 Chancery Court. In Court House 
 County Court. In Court House 
 Police Court. In City Hall 
 Probate Court. In Court House 
 State Circuit Court. In Court House 
 Supreme Court of Arkansas. In State House 
 U. S. Courts. In Post Office Building 
 Custom House. 
 
 In Postoffice Building 
 Drives. 
 
 See description of Drives in " Guide " 
 Fire Alarm System. 
 
 (See "Guide") 
 Fire Department Headquarters. 
 
 At City Hall 
 Express Offices. 
 Pacific, 125 Main 
 Southern, 123 W. Markham 
 Hack Stand. 
 
 N. W. cor. Main and Markham 
 Land Offices. 
 
 Of Iron Mt. R. R., rear of Union Depot 
 U. S. Land Office, Postoffice Building 
 Libraries. 
 Arkansas State Library, State House 
 Marquand Library, 3i3 1 o Main 
 Mayor's Office. 
 
 City Hall 
 Old Arsenal. 
 
 On 9th St. bet. Commerce and McAlmont 
 Parks. 
 
 Base Ball Park. High bet. nth and 12th 
 Fulton's Park, (colored). Valentine and 
 13th, near end of Electric Line 
 Glenvvood Park. Main and 17th 
 Mountain Park. On Big Rock, northwest 
 
 of City 
 Pine Grove. Southwest of the City. End 
 of Electric Line 
 State House Park. Markham and Center 
 West End Park. Park Ave. and 16th. 
 Penitentiary. 
 
 West end of 4th St. 
 Police Headquarters. 
 
 Room 2, City Hall. 
 Postoffice. 
 
 2nd bet. Center and Spring. 
 Quarries (Granite). 
 
 Fourche Mountain, south of City. 
 
 Railways. 
 
 Arkansas Valley Route, office cor. Cove and 
 
 W. Markham 
 Little Rock and Fort Smith R. R., office 
 
 cor. Cove and W. Markham 
 Little Rock & Memphis R. R., office 104^ 
 
 W. Markham 
 Little Rock, Mississippi River & Texas R. 
 R., office cor. Cove and W. Markham 
 Little Rock Junction R. R., office cor. 
 
 Cove and W. Markham 
 St. Louis, Arkansas & Texas R. R., office 
 
 Board of Trade bldg. 
 St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern R.' 
 
 R., office cor. Cove and W. Markham 
 White & Black River R. R., office 210 W. 
 
 Markham 
 Rai I ways— Street. 
 
 Capital Street Ry. Co., office Marre bldg. 
 
 City Electric Street Railway Co., office 203 
 
 W. 2nd 
 Secret and Military Societies. 
 
 (There being so large a number of Lodges 
 of each Order, it was deemed best to give the 
 address of one only in each case, where the 
 inquirer can receive further information. See 
 also the Arkansas Press City Directory.) 
 
 A. O. U. W. Pythian Hall, s. e. cor. 5th 
 
 and Main 
 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. 
 
 1005 W. Markham 
 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. En- 
 gineer's Hall, cor. Markham and Chester 
 G. A. R. Odd Fellows' Hall, 320 W. 
 
 Markham 
 I. O. G. T. Odd Fellows' Hall 
 Knights of Honor. Pythian Hall, 5th and 
 
 Main 
 Knights of Labor. Pythian Hall 
 Knights of Pythias. Hall cor. 5th and Main 
 Masonic Headquarters. Cor. 4th and Main 
 New Masonic Temple. N. E. cor. 5th and 
 
 Main 
 Odd Fellows' Hall. 320 and 322 W. Mark- 
 ham 
 Order of American Firemen. C. J. Kramer, 
 Sec, 2122 Scott 
 Order Railway Brakemen. 1005 W. 
 
 Markham 1 
 Order Railway Conductors. Wilson's Hall, 
 Markham and Chester 
 Order Railway Swichmen. 1005 W. 
 
 Markham 
 Royal Arcanum. Pythian Hall, 5th and 
 
 Main 
 State Board of Immigration. 
 
 State House 
 Steamboats. 
 
 Wharf, foot of Commerce St. 
 Telegraph Offices. 
 
 W. U. Telegraph Co., 10S Scott St., Union 
 Depot, and R. R. Land Office Building 
 
64 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 The Great Through Line. 
 
 The Iron Mountain Route 
 
 —FOR THE— 
 
 SOUTH, EAST AND WEST. 
 
 THREE DAILY TRAINS TO ST. LOUIS 
 
 WHERE DIRECT 
 
 Connections are made in Union Depot for all principal 
 
 Cities of the North. 
 
 EXCELLENT DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE 
 
 BETWEEN 
 
 LITTLE ROCK AND MEMPHIS 
 
 VIA THE 
 
 Popular Bald Knob Route. 
 
 THE SHORTEST AND QUICKEST LINE TO 
 
 Indian Territory, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado 
 and the XTorthwest. 
 
 THE TOURISTS' FAVORITE 
 
 — TO— 
 
 Texas, Mexico and Southern California. 
 
 Elegant Day Coaches, Finest Free Chair Cars, Superu Pullman Sleepers on all Through Trains. 
 
 H- C- TOWUSBUD, 
 
 General Passenger and Ticket Agent, - - ©T\ LOUIS, MO. 
 
The Press. 
 
 65 
 
 Telephone Co. 
 
 Main Office, 124 Main, upstairs 
 Theaters. 
 
 Capital Theater, 217 W. Markham 
 Glenwood Park, 17th and Main 
 Ticket Offices. 
 
 Arkansas Valley Route. E. Markham and 
 
 Commerce 
 Little Rock & Memphis R. R. 104)0 W. 
 
 Markham 
 Missouri Pacific System. Union Depot 
 
 and 114 W. Markham 
 Ticket Broker. Capital Hotel 
 
 United States Offices. 
 
 Custom House in P. O. Building 
 
 U. S. Signal Service. 
 
 In Board of Trade Building 
 Water Works. 
 
 Reservoir, 1 mile west Deaf Mute Inst. 
 Stand Pipe, cor. 16th and Gaines 
 
 Woman's Exchange. 
 
 513 Main 
 Young Men's Christian Association. 
 
 Cor. 4th and Main 
 
 The Press. 
 
 The newspapers of Little Rock are undoubtedly a powerful factor in the 
 development, not only of the city but of the State. The quantity of periodicals 
 printed and read here is surprising. 
 
 As nearly as we can compute there are at present published in the Capital 
 City four dailies, sixteen weeklies (including the weekly editions of dailies) and 
 six monthly periodicals. For their names and addresses see our Business Directory 
 in this Guide. Their influence is great, as everybody reads them. In a handbook 
 of this size it is manifestly impossible to describe them all, so we have selected a 
 few of the leading journals to represent the whole. And first we present 
 
 Jrpe /^rl^ansas Democrat. 
 
 The proprietors of this paper, of w 7 hich there is a daily and a weekly edition, 
 are Messrs. Mitchell & Bettis. 
 
 James Mitchell, commonly known as Professor Mitchell, the editor and senior 
 proprietor of the paper, is a native of Arkansas and was educated in this State. 
 For about eighteen years he was an educator, being at one time Professor of Lan- 
 guages at Cane Hill College and afterwards Professor of History and English 
 Literature in the State University at Fayetteville. 
 
 In October, 1876, he became editor of the Arkansas Gazette, resigning this 
 •editorship in May, 1S7S. In connection with the late General Blocker, he pur- 
 chased the Arkansas Democrat in October, 187S. The General having died in 
 November, 1S79, in the following December Mr. Bettis took his place in the 
 business. 
 
 J. R. Bettis is of Revolutionary descent, his grandfather having fought at 
 Bunker Hill. In 1S71 Mr. Bettis took an interest in the St. Louis Democrat, 
 acting as superintendent. In 1S79 he became business manager of the Arkansas 
 
66 
 
 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 Democrat, and in 1881 purchased an interest. Mr. Bettis has always been deeply 
 interested in the mechanical department of his calling, and is a frequent writer for 
 typographical journals. He was elected Secretary of the Arkansas Press Associa- 
 tion in 1883. In 1SS6 he was elected Vice-President and in 1SS7 President. Mr. 
 Bettis has been very prominent in the National Editorial Association, and in 1SS9 
 received the distinguished honor of the presidency of that body at San Antonio. 
 Besides the paper, the establishment includes a complete bindery, job, news and 
 stereotyping outfit. One department is a wholesale paper establishment, including 
 
 Residence of Col. Thomas W. Newton, Lincoln Avenue. 
 
 all printers' supplies. A remarkable fact in this connection is that .this office was 
 mentioned as a model one on the floor of the National Typothete, and a diagram 
 with -description was asked for. 
 
 It has been the intention of the proprietors of this paper to steer clear of the 
 " party organ" idea. While Democratic in politics, it is run in the interest of the 
 people at large. " The greatest good to the greatest number" is what it seeks to 
 bring; and its battle cry is the old Democratic slogan — "Equal rights to all, ex- 
 clusive privileges to none." 
 
The Press. 67 
 
 yf?e f\r\^av)sas (jazette. 
 
 This is one of the oldest newspapers in the United States, and is certainly the 
 oldest paper west of the Misissippi which has been published continuously under 
 the same name. It was established November 20, 1S19, by Wm. E. Woodruff, a 
 voung printer from Long Island, at Arkansas Post, then the capital of the new 
 Arkansas Territory. Its history is closely linked with that of the State whose 
 name it bears. 
 
 On the 4th of June, 1SS9, the Gazette Publishing Company purchased the 
 paper from Mr. H. G. Allis. Its owners are a stock company composed of prom- 
 inent business men and Democrats residing in different parts of the State. No 
 member of the company owns over $2,000 worth of stock. 
 
 The directors are : Geo. Wm. Caruth, R. A. Little, John D. Adams, Zeb 
 Ward, J. W. House, A. M. Woodruff and John G. Fletcher. The officers of 
 the board of directors are: G. W. Caruth, president; R. A. Little, vice-presi- 
 dent; W. M. Kavanaugh, secretary and business manager. The editor, Mr. D. 
 A. Brower, has occupied this position continuously since 1SS1, except an interval 
 of about seven months. 
 
 The Gazette is said to have the most complete newspaper office in the South- 
 west. Its facilities may be inferred from its perfecting press, with a capacity of 
 16,000 complete papers per hour. It receives the full Associated Press reports 
 over its own leased wire from Memphis. An evidence of the enterprise of its 
 management is that they employ a special operator at a good salary to receive the 
 Associated Press dispatches and record them with typewriter. 
 
 The first edition goes to press at an earlier hour than any other daily in the 
 State, going out to distant railroad points at 2 a. m. During its long career the 
 Gazette has been a consistent exponent of Democratic principles, and leads the 
 party press in the State ; but political matter is not given precedence over the news 
 of the day and current events. 
 
 Tb e Press priptir^ <?ompai?y ar?d /^rk^aQsas press. 
 
 It is the opinion of all who give industrial enterprises their study that the Press 
 Printing Company, of Little Rock, is unsurpassed in point of completeness by any 
 printing establishment in any city of the size of Little Rock in the United States. 
 The president of the company, Mr. George R. Brown, is a practical printer and 
 experienced newspaper man, whose life has been passed amid the clicking of type 
 and the rumble of printing presses. 
 
 The new home of the company, the beautiful and costly Press Building, 011 
 West Second Street, is by far the handsomest newspaper block in the State, and 
 with new and improved machinery the proprietors announce themselves ready and 
 anxious to meet Memphis, St. Louis and other competitive cities. This concern 
 handles all branches of the business — newspaper work, job printing, book and 
 
68 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 G. W. SAPPINGTON & CO. 
 
 Corresponding members of AMERICAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION; Principal 
 
 Office, Memphis, Tenn. 
 
 REAL ESTATE AGENTS, 
 
 No. HO West Markham Street, 
 LITTLE ROCK, ARHANSAS. 
 
 OLEASON'S HOTEL 
 
 Cor. Markham and Louisiana. 
 
 RESTAURANT FIRST CLASS IN ALL RESPECTS. 
 
 ^SUPrLIEL "WITH VBITTILATIITG FA.XTS. 
 
 Booksellers, Stationers and News Dealers. 
 
 TOYS, NOTIONS, GAMES, ETC. 
 SCSOOL SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY. 
 
 No. 412 Main Street, 
 
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 ISAAC LAWRENCE, 
 
 AGENT FOR THE SALE OF 
 
 TIMBER AND FARM LANDS 
 
 AUD CITT" PHOPERTY. 
 No. 118i East Markham Street, between Main and Scott Streets, 
 
 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. 
 
The Press. 69 
 
 pamphlet work, bookbinding, blank book manufacturing, lithographing, steel plate 
 work, stereotyping, engraving, paper dealers, roller making, etc. Promptness, 
 low prices and reasonable profits have built up the business until it is now the 
 largest in Arkansas. 
 
 A few words in regard to the personnel of the company will doubtless interest 
 
 Geo. R. Brown. 
 
 the public. Secretary Charles H. Kennedy is known far and wide as one of the 
 pushing and painstaking rustlers of the Press. He is an enthusiast in the business, 
 and numbers his friends by the score. The directory includes Oscar Davis, cashier 
 of the German National Bank, H. C. Bateman, agent of the Little Rock & Mem- 
 phis railroad, and W. H. Halliburton, the wholesale druggist. They are all wide 
 
The Press. 71 
 
 awake and successful business men, and there is no telling how big this business 
 may become. 
 
 Closely allied with the company is that sterling worker for the glory and up- 
 building of Arkansas — The Press, Geo. R. Brown and Charles H. Lewis, proprie- 
 tors. This paper, whose merit is recognized all over the State, has a circulation 
 second to no other publication in Arkansas. 
 
 Jl?e /}rk;ar?sas State I^e^ister. 
 
 This is one of our younger papers, dating only from August 7, 1SS9. Office, 
 203 East Markham. It is owned by a wealthy stock company, of which Col. 
 Henry M. Cooper is president, H. P. Johnson, secretary, and A. S. Fowler, treas- 
 urer. The editor, J. M. Johnston, is comparatively young, though a veteran 
 journalist. His fearless spirit and spicy editorials have attracted attention to the 
 paper. 
 
 The news departments are quite full, including the entire Associated Press 
 reports and the markets. The daily is printed every morning at 4 o'clock, and is 
 found at the various news stands, and on all railroad trains in the State. The 
 management Claim that the Weekly Register has a larger circulation than any other 
 weekly issued in the State from a daily office. Every county in the State receives 
 the Weekly Register. 
 
 This paper represents the Republican party of Arkansas. It believes in 
 letting by-gones be by-gones, and avoiding personalities takes up the fight for the 
 equality of all men before the law. There is certainly room for a strong Republi- 
 can daily at Little Rock, and the success of The Register is creditable to its 
 management. 
 
 Jrpe Euei?ii7<5 post. 
 
 This is the latest addition to the press of Little Rock, the company having 
 been organized May 10, 1S90, and the first paper issued May 24. Office, 317 
 West Markham. The directors are : E. B. Moore, A. P. Berry, E. H. Plum- 
 mer and John B. Jones. The officers of the company: E. B. Moore, president; 
 O. C. Ludwig, secretary and treasurer; A. P. Berry, managing editor. 
 
 The issues are daily and weekly. For its age its circulation is excellent, 
 reaching nearly one thousand copies daily. Its policy is Democratic in the true 
 sense, as it proposes to subserve the interests of the masses of the people. It is an 
 advocate of pure Democratic principles, believing that when embodied in public 
 sentiment and legislation they will lead to the general advancement of the city and 
 the State. 
 
 Jf?e /}rl\ar)sas /T\etbodist, 
 
 The leading religious journal in the State, is now in its ninth year. Its motto 
 declares that it is "devoted to the interests of the M. E. Church, South, in 
 Arkansas." 
 
7 2 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 •ii- DAYIES, * 
 
 Artistic Photogr^p^r 
 
 120^ MAIN STREET. 
 
 FRANK'S STEAM LAUNDRY, 
 
 311-313 Louisiana Street, telephone no. 97. LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. 
 
 LARGEST AND BEST IN THE STATE. 
 
 Dealer in Rough and Dressed Lumber, Sash, Doors and Blinds, 
 
 AND ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIAL. 
 
 Planing Mill and Yard, Cor. 10th and State Sts. Office, 713 9th St , LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 I 
 
 NEWSPAPERS and MAGAZINES, 
 
 SCHOOL BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 
 
 Tablets, Fine Papeteries, Copying Presses and 
 Blotting Baths, Hymn and Song Books, 
 
 -AND ALT. — 
 
 Articles of the Stationery Trade. 
 
 Orders Receive Prompt Attention. 
 
 212 MAIN STREET. 
 
 J. P. WEBB, Pres't. T. W. WILSON, V.-Pres't. GEO. B. ALLIS, Sec'y. 
 
 Little Rock Plumbing Co., 
 
 A. M. MELCHER, Manager. 
 
 PRACTICAL PLUMBERS, 
 
 Gas and Steam Fitters. 
 
 ESTIMATES FUR1TISHED OIT APPLIOATIOIT. 
 NO. 119 EAST THIRD STREET, 
 
The Press. 73 
 
 •Its constituency embraces three Annual Conferences with nearly 300 traveling 
 .and 700 local preachers, and about 70,000 members. With such a following one 
 is not surprised to learn that the circulation of The Arkansas Methodist, which is 
 steadily increasing, has averaged for two years the certified number of 10,500 
 copies. 
 
 The proprietors are Messrs. Bennett & Thornburgh ; Rev. Z. T. Bennett the 
 ■editor, and Hon. George Thornburgh business manager. Office, 101 and 103 Allis 
 Building, opposite State Capitol. 
 
 Jfye /Irk^ansas Baptist. 
 
 This enterprising religious journal, the organ of the Arkansas Baptist State 
 Convention, was founded in 1SS0. Its proprietors are W. A. and Allen W. 
 Clark; and its editor, W. A. Clark, D. D., a prominent Baptist divine. Dr. 
 Clark was the first upon whom the State University at Fayetteville conferred the 
 degree of Doctor of Divinity. He has lived in the State about fifteen years ; and 
 in the capacity of State Evangelist of the Baptist State Convention, has held meet- 
 ings in every county. 
 
 The business manager, Mr. Allen W. Clark, though still a young man, had 
 previous experience in journalism. He was the editor of the Chico Chronicle- 
 Record, one of the oldest papers on the. Pacific coast, during the Cleveland-PIarri- 
 son campaign, and kept it consistently Democratic. Under the present 
 management the circulation has grown rapidly. During the past year the sworn 
 circulation has averaged 7,200 copies per week. It covers the State and has a 
 general circulation throughout the Southwest. 
 
 The special correspondence is noteworthy. The Washington correspondent 
 is Rev. Dr. Scott F. Hershey ; New York, Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts ; Rome, Rev. 
 John F. Eager; Palestine, Rev. Dr. A. J. Holt. In addition to their newspaper a 
 Book House is conducted by the firm, supplied with Baptist and other religious 
 publications. They have published a number of books and pamphlets which are 
 having good sale. 
 
 The Arkansas Staats Zeitung is the only German paper published here, 
 and meets the wants of this valuable class of our population. 
 
 The Little Rock Republican is a well known weekly, esj^ecially intended 
 for the white members of the Republican party. Its editor, Hon. W. Jasper 
 Blackburn, is one of the veteran journalists of the South. 
 
 The Rural and Workman is a journal dear to the hearts of the farmers of 
 Arkansas, edited by Hon. S. H. Nowlin. 
 
 The Woman's Chronicle is the only woman's paper in the State, founded 
 in 1888 by Miss Kate Cuningham, who still edits it with vigor and ability. 
 
 Forest and Farm is another agricultural paper, edited by Prof. W. S. 
 Thomas, the scientist of the Iron Mountain Land Department. 
 
74 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 The Southern School Journal is edited by the prominent teacher, Prof. 
 Josiah H. Shinn. 
 
 Besides the two religious papers before mentioned there are two others, the 
 Anglo-Saxon Churchman and the Christian. Rev. Wallace Carnahan edits 
 the former without fear or favor, and T. J. Shelton the latter. 
 
 Lack of space forbids us to characterize in proportion to their mei'it many 
 other weekly and monthly journals published in Little Rock. The interests of the 
 deaf mutes are looked after in the Deaf Mute Optic and of the blind in the paper 
 published by pupils of the School for the Blind, Our Reporter. The Knights of 
 Pythias are served by their Pythian Advocate, and the Free Masons by the 
 Masonic Trowel. 
 
 The papers published here for the colored people mark the intelligent advance; 
 of that race. 
 
 Commerce and the Board of Trade. 
 
 The predecessor of the present able and efficient Board of Trade was the- 
 Cotton Exchange, which was organized about 1SS0. Its president for years was- 
 Col. John G. Fletcher, the well-known president of the German National Bank. 
 The Cotton Exchange did much to make Little Rock the important cotton market 
 which it is to-day. 
 
 In April, 1SS6, the Board of Trade was organized with no members. Steps 
 were immediately taken to provide an adequate building, and the present hand- 
 some structure on the corner of Second and Scott, of which we present an engrav- 
 ing, was begun. It was finished in the following year. In it a beautiful room, 
 40x50 feet and two stories high, was set apart for the uses of the Exchange. Here 
 through its telegraphic arrangements the merchant is hourly informed of the fluctua- 
 tion in prices of the world's markets. 
 
 The present officers of the Board of Trade are: Jas. A. Fones, President; 
 Sam O. Smith, Vice-President; Geo. R. Brown, Secretary; E. S. Greene, Assist- 
 ant Seci-etary ; and P.-K. Roots, Treasurer. 
 
 Its standing committees are as follows. 
 
 Membership: R. E. Douglas, T. B. Miller, J. F. Boyle. 
 
 Information and Statistics: W. H. Wright, C. T. Walker, W. H. Ragland, 
 G. R. Brown. 
 
 Trade : J. G. Fletcher, G. R. McSwine, Ad. Hamberg, P. K. Roots. 
 
 Classification and Quotation: A. P. Howel, J. B. Miller, Geo. W. Martin,,. 
 Jas. Joyce, G. F. Baucum. 
 
Commerce and the Board of Trade. 
 
 75 
 
 Transportation: Geo. R. Brown, C. H. Whittemore, Joseph Wolf, M. G. 
 Hall. 
 
 Arbitration: R. E. Douglas, R. Fletcher, A. P. Howel, M. Cooper, W. 
 
 E. Tobey. 
 
 Appeals: Logan H. Roots, Jas. Mitchell, J. S. Pollock, R. B. Gress. 
 Building and Grounds: G. F. Baucum, J. G. Fletcher, W. E. Tobey, J. B. 
 Miller. 
 
 Bonds: J. G. Fletcher, J. S. Pollock, C. T. Walker. 
 
 Finance: J. A. Fones, P. K. Roots, Geo. R. Brown, W. H. Wright, G. 
 
 F. Baucum. 
 
 Little Rock has long been a great cotton market, and her fine shipping facili- 
 ties are bound to give her more and more importance in this line. We append the 
 official statement of cotton receipts and shipments prepared by the Board of Trade 
 for the seasons of 1SS8-89 and 1S89-90. 
 
 In the former season the receipts were 76,926, and the shipments 77,027 bales. 
 (The excess of shipments over receipts is explained by the fact that a few unsold 
 bales had remained from the preceding season. ) The total sales made in the city 
 were 43,410. The highest price reached that year was 10^- cents; the lowest 9 
 cents. 
 
 The present season is not quite over, but so few bales are handled in July and 
 August that a very accurate estimate can now be made to cover the interim. 
 Making such an estimate the receipts this season were 70,750 and the shipments 
 70,233. Sales in the city, 44,486. The very satisfactory price of 11^ cents was 
 the highest reached. The lowest was 9L The prospects of a full cotton crop for 
 this year are very flattering. 
 
 As an indication of the steady upward lift of business in Little Rock it might 
 be well to compare the banking business of last year with that of this year. Take 
 for instance the month of April, 1889, and compare it with April, 1S90. Here is 
 the comparative statement: 
 
 18S9. 1S90. 
 
 German National Bank $4,815,349.30 $5,086,980.71 
 
 W. B. Worthen & Co 1,023,211.66 x >343)99i-07 
 
 First National Bank 4,766,042.72 41980,575.32 
 
 Exchange National Bank 2,939,828.33 3,081,158.25 
 
 Bank of Little Rock 1,812,345.12 2,290,375.59 
 
 Totals $i5»356,777-i3 $16,783,080.94 
 
 Both the city and state governments are in a sound financial condition. 
 According to State Treasurer W. E. Woodruff the entire bonded indebtedness of 
 Arkansas, principal and interest, is $4,749,280.00; and this is being reduced at the 
 rate of about $250,000 per year. 
 
 City Clerk H. C. Jones certifies that the entire indebtedness of Little Rock is 
 only $267,004.63 ; and this, too, is being reduced. During the past fiscal year 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 
Commerce and the Board of Trade. 
 
 77 
 
 the receipts of the city were $113,548.41, and the disbursements only $99,374.98, 
 leaving a net balance in the treasurer's hands of $14,173.43. 
 
 Little Rock is a wonderful site for future business. The valley of the Arkan- 
 sas here widens to a broad expanse of agricultural country that cannot be excelled. 
 The hill and mountain country in the western and northwestern parts of the State 
 are especially adapted to the culture of fruits, vegetables and grapes. All this is 
 
 Col. John G. Fletcher. 
 
 tributary to Little Rock, for situated at the head of deep water navigation the city 
 has the advantage of other points as to water transportation. Memphis, one 
 hundred and thirty-five miles east, is the nearest commercial rival. To the south 
 there are none nearer than Galveston and New Orleans. During the past year the 
 commercial transactions of the city will probably aggregate twenty-five millions of 
 dollars. The public debt is small and decreasing. 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL. 
 
 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. 
 
 Fifth, and Louisiana Streets. 
 W. A. BARRY, Manager. S. C. EMMERSON, Proprietor. 
 
 GEO. R. BROWN, President. C. H. KENNEDY, Secretary. 
 
 DIRECTORS : 
 
 Geo. R. Brown. C. H. Kennedy. H. C. Bateman. 
 
 Oscar Davis. W. H. Halliburton. 
 
 THE PRESS PRINTING COMPANY. 
 
 the largest and most complete 
 
 LITHOGRAPHING, PRINTING, 
 
 BINDING AND BLANK BOOK 
 
 Manufacturing House South of St. Louis. 
 SHOW PRIUTI1TG JL SPECIALTY. 
 
 Press Building: No. 115 W. Second Street, LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 OUITA COAL CO. 
 
 miners and shippers of the celebrated 
 
 OUITA SEMI-ANTHRACITE COAL 
 
 For Self - Feeding Stores, Grates and Furnaces. 
 
 AND ALSO 
 
 GOAL HILL 
 
 Free Burning Coal, for Steam and General Heating Purposes. 
 
 ADDRESS: 
 
 OUITA COAL CO., 
 
 110 WEST MARKHAM STREET, LITTLE ROCK, AHU. 
 
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 Little Rock has the largest water works system in the Southwest. The two 
 large reservoirs, 200 feet wide by 660 feet long and :o feet deep, are situated on 
 an elevation 230 feet above the business part of the city. Their capacitv is twenty 
 million gallons, affording an abundant supply for a city of 100,000 inhabitants. 
 
 Col. John G. Fletcher has for a long time been prominent in the commercial 
 enterprises of Little Rock. He was for years president of the Cotton Exchange, 
 which preceded the present Board of Trade, and has alwavs been among the fore- 
 most in advancing the interests of our city. He is a native of what is now Saline 
 'County, Arkansas, and came to Pulaski County in earlv life. At the outbreak of 
 the war he enlisted in the Confederate service, was promoted from time to time, 
 and was with Gen. Joseph E. Johnston when he surrendered. At the battle of 
 Stone River he was severely wounded. 
 
 Col. Fletcher has been prominent in the Democratic party, having served six 
 years as mayor of Little Rock, and two years as sheriff of Pulaski County. In 
 1SS4 he was a prominent candidate for the nomination for Governor of Arkansas 
 before the Democratic Convention. The Agricultural Wheel of the State 
 nominated him for their candidate for Governor, but loyal to his party he declined 
 to make the race. 
 
 Col. Fletcher is president of the German National Bank, president of the 
 Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State Insane Asylum, president of the Arkan- 
 sas Fire Insurance Company, and of the Home Mutual Building Association. 
 
 Pr0minent Men and BasiNEss HeasES. 
 
 We open this department with a cut of the large foundry and machine shops 
 of D. R. Wing & Co. The artist has given a good idea of their extent and im- 
 portance. Take the East Markham Street car for their Works. 
 
 The Thomas Manufacturing Company, located on East Sixth Street and the 
 Valley Route, cannot be omitted from an account of the manufactures of Little 
 Rock. This company has had a rapid and remarkable growth. 
 
 Dr. A. D. Thomas, the patentee, and D. H. Thomas, in the spring of 1886 
 began manufacturing the Thomas Direct Steam Self-Packing Cotton Press, which 
 had been patented in 1SS4. They commenced in a tenpin alley on Markham 
 Street, with rented power. Such was their success with the few built that season 
 that in January, 1887, the firm rented the old Eagle foundry, corner of Third and 
 Commerce, with all its tools and fixtures except engine and boiler, 
 
 They found in the fall of 1S87 that they did not have room enough or tools 
 enough to meet the demands. At this juncture some enterprising business men 
 
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 of the city generously proposed that if the company would select a building site and 
 put up a factory as per designs which it showed, they would donate three acres in 
 the eastern suburbs of Little Rock. Through the liberality of Fred Hanger, Esq., 
 and other enterprising citizens the three aces upon which the works are now 
 located was donated to the company, lacking a few hundred dollars. 
 
 On January ist, iSSS, they began to build the works shown in the ac- 
 companying picture, having a floor capacity of 13,300 feet, with a wareroom across 
 their switch of 6,000 feet floor room. Their power is furnished by two 9x14 
 
 Atlas Automatic en- 
 .,.,.,,,.,..,..- gines and two 30-horse 
 
 ;.,.■-.' • boilers. They have a 
 
 . , . . v '<f. ^ • , :., ^ - „ ' . , capacity ot two com- 
 
 plete cotton presses 
 per day, besides a 
 large amount of cus- 
 tom work. This sea- 
 son they have also be- 
 gun building another 
 of Dr. Thomas's in- 
 ventions — a Cotton 
 H? Elevator, Distributor 
 and Seed Conveyer. 
 
 On the first of 
 January, 1890, the 
 company was re-or- 
 ganized as the Thomas Manufacturing Company, with Dr. A. D. Thomas as 
 president, D. H. Thomas secretary and treasurer, and B. L. Williamson vice- 
 president and superintendent of works. 
 
 The establishment is reached at present by the East Markham Street car, 
 which comes within about four blocks; but an extension of the track to the works 
 is expected in the near future. If one has a buggy or hack at his disposal, it is but 
 a pleasant drive out to the Thomas Works. 
 
 They employ now about 7° hands in the various departments, and have a 
 weekly pay roll of between $700 and $800. Such a distributing power cannot 
 fail to be a great benefit to the city ; and if we had a hundred such establishments 
 we should have a city indeed! Their orders have so far exceeded their expec- 
 tations this season that they contemplate putting on a night force in order to catch 
 up with the demand. 
 
 Speaking of maufacturing institutions, one of the largest in the city is that of 
 the Little Rock Cooperage Company, whose works are on the north side of the 
 river, near Baring Cross Bridge. The officers are well-known leaders both in 
 business and political circles. The president, Col. Henry M. Cooper, now U. S. 
 
 Works of Thomas Manufacturing Company. 
 
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 Revenue Collector, founded the business in 1SS0. Col. Logan H. Roots is 
 treasurer, and Mr. R. A. Edgerton is secretary. The value of the plant is 
 estimated at $75,000; and in the busy season of the year from 100 to 125 men are 
 
 employed. The barrels, 
 staves and headings made 
 here are shipped all over 
 the Southwest. 
 
 Little Rock is strong 
 in dry goods houses, but 
 it is well known that the 
 F. P. Gray Dry Goods 
 Company holds a unique 
 position among them. 
 The engraving will give 
 the stranger an idea of 
 the exterior appearance of 
 their store at 206 Main 
 Street. 
 
 In iSSS the company 
 was organized and began 
 business on one floor at 
 1 20 Main Street. But like 
 that of other Little Rock 
 firms, their business grew 
 and grew until in August, 
 1SS9, it compelled them 
 to move to their present 
 commodious quarters. 
 Here the entire three 
 floors are devoted to the 
 various departments of 
 their extensive trade. 
 
 The board of direc- 
 tors are : Frank P. Gray, 
 president and treasurer; 
 L. L. Boone, secretary 
 * and book - keeper ; and 
 a^ James A. Gray. A few 
 lines about the officers 
 of this important firm will be of public interest. The president, Mr. 
 Frank P. Gray, has been well known in business circles here for many years. 
 He is the son of a prominent dry goods merchant of Augusta, Georgia, so he 
 comes "to the manner born." 
 
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 Mr. L. L. Boone has made Little Rock his home for thirty years. Before 
 the organization of the F. P. Gray Dry Goods Company he was for a long time a 
 prominent grocer here. Mr. Boone has been connected with this firm since its 
 organization. 
 
 Mr. James A. Gray is a young lawyer of this city, recently admitted to the 
 bar by the Supreme Court. Two years ago he graduated from Georgetown 
 College, D. C, with high honors; and has since applied himself to his chosen 
 profession. 
 
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 Frank P. Gray. 
 
 The F. P. Gray Dry Goods Company, while carrying a full line of dry goods, 
 make a specialty of fine dress goods, gents' furnishing goods, and notions of every 
 description. They do not wait till the public demand an article before ordering it, 
 but are audacious and enterprising enough to order ahead of demand what their 
 patrons ought to have. They are not afraid to lose a dollar or two in ordering or 
 closing out stock. It is this element of bright American enterprise that makes 
 them favorites with the public. 
 
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 People who have once been customers remain so. " True to the core" is a 
 phrase which has grown to be their popular designation. Systematic advertising, 
 fulfilling of promises and a careful study of the requirements of patrons have led 
 the F. P. Gray Dry Goods Company to the place it occupies to-day. 
 
 Everybody who knows that Little Rock is in Arkansas has heard of the 
 Fones Brothers Hardware Company, the largest wholesale hardware house in the 
 State. 
 
 The business was begun by Mr. D. G. Fones in iS6^. Later on Mr. Jas.. 
 A. Fones was admitted to the firm under the new name of Fones Brothers. 
 
 Several years after another brother, Mr. A. T. Fones, was admitted, who con- 
 tinued with the firm till his death in September, 1SS1. 
 
 From year to year the business steadily developed. In June, 1888, it was re- 
 organized as a stock company under the name Fones Brothers Hardware Com- 
 pany, with the following officers: D. G. Fones, president and treasurer; J. A. 
 Fones, vice-president; T. T. Johnson, second vice-president; James J. Mandle- 
 baum,. secretary. They carry agricultural implements and hardware in all its 
 branches. 
 
 The engravings of the two large buildings give an idea of their extent. They 
 have a total floor space of 81,000 square feet. Their building on the corner of 
 Second and Main streets was the first four-story business building erected in the 
 
Prominent Men and Business Houses. 
 
 State. The large warehouse at the foot of Main Street, made necessary by their 
 increasing trade, was completed in May, 1S90. 
 
 Our purpose is to mention in this department only what is representative. The 
 C. J. Lincoln Co., being the wholesale drug house of Arkansas, may be taken to 
 represent the drug trade. 
 
 The business was started away back in 1S34, when Arkansas was a territory 
 and Little Rock a village. Dodge & Co., of which Mr. Lincoln was a member, 
 succeeded to the business in 1865 ; and in 1S6S the firm name was changed to C. 
 J. Lincoln & Co. 
 
 WAREROOMS, Foot or MAIN ST. 
 
 On March 1st, 1890, they moved into their new building at the foot of Main 
 Street. Here with 10,000 square feet on each of the four floors they have room 
 to meet the demands of their growing trade. 
 
 The officers of the company are: C. J. Lincoln, president; C. T. Walker, 
 vice-president; Walter Wittenburg, secretary; W. R. Eckford, treasurer. They 
 carry a stock of over $100,000 worth of goods, and last year sold nearly $300,000 
 worth. On the different floors are stored the various departments of their stock, — 
 wholesale drugs and druggists' sundries, paints and oils, and a full line of pro- 
 
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 prietary medicines, which they put up for the trade. They are the sole pro- 
 prietors of Brown's Iron Tonic, and control the sale of the famous ' ; Ague Busters." 
 The Dickinson Hardware Company is no mushroom growth. It began 
 business eleven years ago as W. W. Dickinson & Co. About three years afterward 
 the firm was changed to Dickinson, Pulliam & Co. ; and in March, 1S89, it was 
 re-organized into a stock company under the present name. During all these 
 years it has been growing, until the company now has a paid up capital of $55,000,. 
 with $10,000 surplus, and carries a stock of over $100,000. 
 
 The C. J. Lincoln Company, Wholesale Druggists. 
 
 Three agents are on the road — well posted hardware men — Geo. H. Jor- 
 dan, J. M. Blair and J. H. Martin. Mr. Jordan has had abundant experience in 
 his chosen field, having traveled ten years for the Witte Hardware Company of 
 St. Louis before representing the Dickinson Hardware Company. Mr Martin is a 
 member of the company, and for several years was with the A. F. Shapleigh 
 Hardware Company of St. Louis. 
 
 Mr. W. W. Dickinson, who originallv established the business, and to whose 
 
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 judgment and energy its success is largely due, is the president of the company. 
 Mr. T. J. Darragh, the well known steamboat captain is vice-president. 
 
 The cut of their building, on the southwest corner of East Markham and 
 Commerce streets, gives an idea of its size. In this block they have three floors, 
 
 each 66x120 feet, besides a two- 
 story warehouse on the railroad 
 track, 40x200, where the heavier 
 goods are received and stored. 
 
 Besides hardware their stock 
 includes farm implements, , corn- 
 mills, belting, machinery, iron 
 roofing, barbed wire, Old Hickory 
 and Studebaker wagons. Thev 
 are the general state agents for the 
 Skinner engines, Winship gins and 
 presses, the Progress Self Tramp- 
 ing Cotton Press, Buckeye Force 
 1 Pump and Golden Eagle Cultiva- 
 tor. Some twenty men are em- 
 ployed in the establishment. 
 
 We present a nobby little cut of Mr. Ben S. Thalheimer's Mammoth Mule 
 and Horse Market at 309-315 Louisiana Street. Mr. Thalheimer, a veteran in the 
 stock business, needs no intro- 
 
 duction to the people of Little 
 Rock. Though a native of Ger- 
 many, he is an old citizen here, 
 having lived in this city since 
 1 87 1. He knows his business 
 thoroughly, and can probably 
 give you some points about a 
 horse that you did not know 
 before. Although this is an 
 occupation beset with divers 
 temptations to cheat, defraud 
 
 and deceive, Ben Thalheimer's Salk Stable of B. S. -Thalheimer, 309-315 Louisiana St. 
 
 reputation is a guaranty of fair dealing at the "Mammoth." 
 
 We present a unique and interesting photo-etching, engraved for this work, of 
 the interior of one of Mr. Ed. Coleman's greenhouses at Fourteenth and Wolf 
 streets. Mr. Coleman deserves mention among the prominent business men of 
 Little Rock. Though a native of St. Louis, he has lived in Arkansas most of the 
 time since boyhood. He was educated in the schools of Newport and Providence,. 
 Rhode Island, and attended the Business College in Providence. 
 
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Prominent Men and Business Houses. 
 
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 In 1S87 Mr. Coleman became associated with Wm. Smeeton in the floral 
 business under the firm name — Smeeton, Coleman & Co. They started with two 
 small greenhouses. Now, Mr. Coleman, who has succeeded to the business, has 
 eight greenhouses. His establishment at Fourteenth and Wolf covers eight lots, 
 and is reached both by the Ninth and the Fifteenth Street car lines. He makes a 
 specialty of fine roses, and has many planted in the country. The down-town 
 office is at 310 Main Street. 
 
 We present Mr. John Lafferty in this department as the representative of the 
 
 John Lafferty. 
 
 boot and shoe interest. For seven years he has been making people comfortable 
 at 422 Main Street. 
 
 Many firms are engaged in supplying the citizens of Little Rock with fuel, and 
 among them the City Fuel Company, whose office is at the foot of Scott Street, is 
 prominent. In coal they make a specialty of the Black Diamond. Their wood 
 trade is extensive and rapidly growing. 
 
 The manager, Mr. D. L. Bourland, whose portrait we present, is well known 
 as the builder of the Dardanelle and Russellville R. R., of which road he is still 
 vice-president, manager and jargest stockholder. 
 
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 Q. O. KIMBALL, 
 
 MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN 
 
 Harness, Saddles, Collars, Whips, Etc, 
 
 NO. 324 MAIN STREET, 
 
 LITTLE ROCK, AUKAITSAS. 
 
 T/SIPGT/... &. 
 
 tjy-J&J/MfCa-nct, l Yujx .J£j 
 
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 DIRECTORS 
 
 W.E.TOBEY 
 
 AA. RUT LAND 
 
 R.CARC. 
 
 J.T BEAU 
 
 J.T KING 
 
 WHITTEMORE & GORDON, 
 
 FORK BKOKSKS 
 
 AND JOBBERS IN 
 
 Pork, Lard, Bacon, Dry Salt Meats, 
 
 STANDARD HAMS AND DRIED BEEF. 
 
 Agents for Armour & Co. and Armour Packing Co., Chicago and 
 
 Kansas City. 
 
 Water and Commerce Sts., LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
Prominent Men and Business Houses. 
 
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 The former residence of the well known cotton factor, Mr. R. E. Douglas, at 
 13 1 2 Scott Street, a cut of which we present, is now occupied by the genial secre- 
 tary of the Davis-Reinman Company, Mr. 
 Gus Straus. 
 
 Few among our younger business men are 
 more widely and favorably known than Mr. 
 Straus. Though he has made Little Rock his 
 home but three years, his position in this com- 
 pany, and a taking way he has, have won for 
 him wide acquaintance and hosts of friends. 
 
 For many years before coming to Little 
 Rock he was a member of the firm Daniel 
 & Straus, at Lonoke, Arkansas ; and while 
 there made his mark as the founder of insti- 
 tutions which keep a vigorous life to this day. 
 As a merchant he has handled stock, lumber 
 
 Residence of Mr. Gus Straus, 1312 Scott Street. 
 
 and machinery from Memphis to Texas ; and his experience and energy 
 guaranty of success in his present field. 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 It is quite fitting that this book, which attempts to show what Little Rock is; 
 to-day, should briefly describe some of the men who have made her what she is. 
 
 Col. Logan H. Roots is a native of Perry County. Illinois, and graduated 
 from the Illinois State Normal University with the first honors of the class of 1862. 
 He immediately joined the Federal Army and served to the close of the war.' 
 After participating as an officer on Gen. Sherman's staff in the grand review at. 
 
 Col. Logan H. Roots. 
 
 Washington in May, 1S65, he came west with Gen. Sherman and was ordered on 
 duty in Arkansas. He was pleased with the State, and has since then made it his 
 home. 
 
 He was the youngest member of the Fortieth Congress, was re-elected, and 
 served through the Forty-first Congress, which closed March 3, 1S71. Since that 
 time he has devoted his energies to business with signal success. 
 
Prominent Men and Business Houses. 
 
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 Few men ever so successfully aided in the management of so many different 
 enterprises. Always recognized as a leader, he has been a controlling spirit in 
 almost every movement with which he has had active connection. He is president 
 of the Arkansas Loan and Trust Company, and largely interested in other enter- 
 prises. Among other investments he is believed to be the largest individual land 
 owner in the state. He has great faith in and true loyalty to Arkansas. 
 
 The Republican State Convention elected him a delegate to the last National 
 Convention by acclamation; and one of the most intelligent assemblages ever 
 convened in this state, four-fifths of whom were Democrats, unanimously made 
 him president of the Arkansas State Bureau of Immigration. He enjoys the 
 distinction of having served as the chief general grand officer of each Masonic order 
 in Arkansas. But our brief space will not permit our enumeration of a tithe of 
 the honors his fellow citizens have voluntarily bestowed upon him. 
 
 Whatever worthy object has needed a helping hand, whether it was charity or 
 enterprise, it has never called upon him in vain. He has been the largest con- 
 tributor in this state to the promotion of educational, humane and Christian 
 endeavor, and the most liberal assistant to every enterprise for the state's develop- 
 ment. 
 
 The character of any man is best known by those who come in daily inter- 
 course with him ; and when the Colonel recently retired from the presidency of 
 the bank, those who had been his immediate associates unanimously adopted the 
 following resolutions : 
 
 Resolved, That in accepting the resignation of Logan H. Roots as president of the First 
 National Bank of Little Rock, Ark., after his having, with great credit and efficiency, filled 
 that position for about eighteen years, we desire to make public acknowledgment of our high 
 appreciation of his faithfulness and ability. Although engaged in other large enterprises, he 
 has never let them burden, but made them helpful to the bank. He has never accepted 
 benefits frormthe bank other than those enjoyed in common with the other stockholders. 
 The secured and maintained position of the bank, as the recognized leading bank of the State, 
 its large volume of business being profitably and satisfactorily managed, its being supplied 
 with currency during panics and other times, the unprecedented manner in which the strong 
 support of the bank and himself has judiciously aided and induced the establishment of in- 
 dustries and all other movements for the advancement of the State's prosperity: make a 
 public record that declares louder than words that no person in the State has exhibited 
 greater financial ability than Logan H. Roots. 
 
 Resolved, That we are glad that he does not retire from the directory, and are grateful for 
 having enjoyed the pleasure of association with him, and we desire to express our special ap- 
 preciation of the sterling integrity and lovable character exhibited in Col. Roots' daily life. 
 His intercourse with us has been like that of a kind and courteous brother, and it is a pleasure 
 publicly to declare that in all the years of intimate daily association with him we have never 
 known him in any instance, under any circumstances, to suggest or approve any transaction 
 except such as was within the strictest rule of integrity, mercy, justice and right. 
 
 Such a man deserves the success he has achieved. His career is an ennobling 
 inspiration to the rising generation. 
 
Railroads and Steamboats. 
 
 "Or)e of tl?e pioneers." 
 
 The "Iron Mountain Route" has been the pioneer traffic line in Arkansas, 
 and the development of the State and this system have gone hand in hand. It was 
 in 1S53 that it entered the State. At that time the population was about 200,000, 
 and the taxable wealth $19,000,000. The population is now over 1,000,000, and 
 the taxable wealth, as assessed (which has increased over $12,000,000 in the past 
 year) is $127,000,000. 
 
 The road, which in 1853 crossed the border of the State and laid its first rail 
 within the boundaries of Arkansas, has advanced its lines steadily, has opened up 
 a large part of the State to settlement, and made possible the breaking of virgin 
 soil on thousands of homesteads. While it was doing that, it has been bringing 
 the grains, cotton, fruits, timber, cattle, iron, copper and other minerals of the 
 State into the markets of the world. 
 
 Its thousand miles of well ballasted and equipped road cross the productive 
 uplands, traverse the rich valley bottoms, penetrate the mineral and timber belts, 
 and connect all the commercial centers of the State. The main line, coming down 
 on the east spur of the Ozarks, from St. Louis, enters the State near Corning, in 
 the northeast, and takes a .diagonal course to the southwest, passing through the 
 growing towns of Walnut Ridge, Newport and Beebe to Little Rock, the com- 
 mercial center of the State, as well as the center of the system for Arkansas. 
 
 Here it crosses the Arkansas River, and continues southward to Hot Springs, 
 the famous all-year-round resort and sanitarium of the United States ; then to 
 Hope, Prescott and Texarkana, crossing diagonally the whole length of the State 
 from northeast to southwest. 
 
 From Fort Smith, the commercial metropolis of the western part of the State, 
 the Little Rock and Fort Smith Division follows the rich Arkansas River valley to 
 Little Rock. Throughout its entire length it passes through the land grant of the 
 road, comprising the richest bottom lands to be found in Arkansas. 
 
 The Little Rock, Mississippi River and Texas Division forms a continuation 
 of the Valley Route from Little Rock to Arkansas City on the Mississippi River. 
 Along this route from Fort Smith to Arkansas City are found some of the largest 
 and most productive cotton plantations in Arkansas and in the South. 
 
 Another important division, but recently put in operation, is that from Mem- 
 phis to Bald Knob, its junction point with the main line. This gives a through 
 line from Memphis to Little Rock. 
 
 The Helena Branch extends from Knobel on the main line, in the northern 
 part of the State, to Helena on the Mississippi River about midway on its eastern 
 
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 boundary. It forms in connection with the Memphis extension the through line 
 from St. Louis to that point, and penetrates some grand timber country. Numer- 
 ous smaller branches act as feeders to the larger divisions. 
 
 The interests of the State of Arkansas and the Iron Mountain Route are 
 identical. All the commercial points are linked by its lines ; and the resources of 
 the State have so far been largely developed through its aid. New branches are 
 being planned and constructed which will open up boundless opportunities for 
 investment and home making. 
 
 Jbe Sl?ort ljr?e Betu/een /T\empbis ai)d Ljttle I^oek;. 
 
 It is quite unnecessary to state that this is the Little Rock and Memphis R. R. , 
 whose length is 135 miles. The first forty miles out from Memphis is through 
 heavily timbered bottom land. Passing west from Forest City to Galloway, ten 
 miles from Little Rock, the road runs through prairie land, esteemed the best for 
 hay in the State. The western end of this line passes through fine cotton 
 plantations. 
 
 It crosses the White, Cache and Black Rivers — all noted for good fishing. 
 The lakes near Quigley afford the best bass fishing in Arkansas. At Forest City 
 this road connects with the Iron Mountain, and at Brinkley with the Cotton Belt 
 running south to Texas. So closely allied are the Little Rock and Memphis and 
 the St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas R. R.'s that passengers traveling via this 
 route can go through to almost any point in Texas without change of cars. This 
 company runs a line of elegant Pullman buffet sleepers. At Brinkley it also 
 connects with the Batesville and Brinkley R. R. At this place one of the largest 
 lumber mills in the State and a large cotton seed oil mill are located. 
 
 At DeVall's Bluff we find a boat-oar factory that ships Arkansas oars all over 
 the world. At Memphis the L. R. & M. R. R. runs into the large depot, connect- 
 ing with all lines without bus transfer. 
 
 The officers of the company are: Rudolph Fink, president and general 
 manager, with headquarters at Little Rock ; A. Gordon Jones, superintendent, 
 with headquarters at Memphis ; H. W. Morrison, general freight and passenger 
 agent, Little Rock. The road connecting two such growing cities as Memphis 
 and Little Rock certainly has a great future before it. 
 
 Jrpe -Railroads to be Built to ljttle I^oeK. 
 
 In addition to our present railway facilities, attention should be called to those 
 about to be built, which will make our city the railroad center of the Southwest. 
 
 The Choctaw Coal and Railway Co. are about to build from leased coal 
 lands in Indian Territory east to Little Rock, where connection will be made with 
 the Gould System, the Cotton Belt and the Little Rock and Memphis. The 
 Mississippi and Little Rock R. R. is now building from Duncan, on the Arkan- 
 
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 sas Midland, west to Little Rock. The St. Louis and San Francisco is about 
 to build from Springfield, Mo., via Harrison to Little Rock. 
 
 The Memphis, Little Rock and Paris R. R. is a contemplated line from 
 Little Rock via Hot Springs to Paris, Texas. It will probably be built very soon 
 from Little Rock to Hot Springs by a construction company. The Memphis, 
 Little Rock and Indian Territory R. R. Co. has filed a mortgage to the Hol- 
 land Trust Co., which proposes to furnish the money to build the road. 
 
 The New Orleans, Natchez and Fort Scott R. R. proposes to build 
 from New Orleans, through Louisiana and Arkansas via Little Rock, to Kansas 
 City. The Little Rock and Alexandria R. R. is to be built from Little 
 Rock to Alexandria, La. The Little Rock Belt Railway Co. proposes to 
 belt the city for all railroads. Little Rock will not lack for railroads in the near 
 future. 
 
 5teamboats. 
 
 Notwithstanding the fact that during the year there is considerable commerce 
 on the Arkansas River, there are at present but five steamboats of any importance 
 with headquarters at Little Rock: the "Anna B. Adams," "J. A. Woodson," 
 "Robert Lawson," "Eli" and "Ella." 
 
 The place of honor belongs to the first mentioned. The Anna B. Adams 
 was built in 1SS9 by its present owner, Capt. H. S. Wood. She is the largest of 
 the Little Rock boats, being 155 feet long and 31 feet beam. She is registered at 
 315 tons, and could carry the enormous cargo of 1,000 bales of cotton. Her 
 draught is light — only twelve inches — and she easily makes seven miles an hour up 
 stream. In building this fine boat great pains were taken with the hull to make it 
 safe, and the result justifies the plans of the builder. The Anna B. Adams is 
 quite popular as a picnic and moonlight excursion boat, and her decks often present 
 an animated scene. 
 
 The J. A. Woodson, named for one of our prominent citizens, was built in 
 1SS1 and repaired last fall. It belongs to the Iron Mountain R. R. The Robert 
 Lawson is owned by a company, of which Mr. T. J. Darragh and Capt. Brinkley 
 are members. It is at present waiting for a new boiler. 
 
 The Eli is a useful and industrious freight boat plying up and down the river. 
 At present it leaves the wharf every Thursday. The Ella is now undergoing 
 repairs. The principal landing place of all these boats is the wharf at the foot of 
 Commerce Street. 
 
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 Abstract of Titles. 
 
 Arkansas Abstract Co., 225 W. Markham 
 
 Beach Abstract Co., 215 W. 2d 
 Accountants. 
 
 Clark, G. W., Allis block 
 
 Dunn, T. B., Markham and Main 
 
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 Wittenberg, W., 100)2 E. Markham 
 Agents— Commercial. 
 
 Alexander, Don, Board of Trade bldg. 
 Agents— Express. 
 
 Butler, E. J., 123 Main 
 
 McFadden, G. R., 123 W. Markham 
 Agents— General Freight. 
 
 Bateman, H. C, Memphis freight depot. 
 
 Bragg, A. R., 50S E. Markham 
 
 Lewis, R. D., 112 N. Rock 
 Agents— Ticket and Passenger. 
 
 BERKLEY, H. F., nS W. Markham 
 
 Baird, C. A., Main and Markham 
 
 Livingston, W. E., Water, bet. Commerce 
 
 and Sherman 
 
 MORRISON, H. W., ioo) 2 W. Markham 
 Architects. 
 
 Harding, T., 112 W. Markham 
 
 Harter, Wm., 916 State 
 
 Kusener, C, 223 Sherman 
 
 Orlopp & Kusener, Allis block 
 
 Thompson, C. L., Odd Fellows block 
 Artists. 
 
 Betts, Edward, 321 W. 22nd 
 
 Betts, Louis, 321 W. 22nd 
 
 Davis, Mrs. Kate, 610 W. Markham 
 
 Slatter, Henry, 215 Main 
 
 Stewart, C. P., Allis block 
 
 Assayer and Chemist. 
 
 Gibb, Frank W., Odd Fellows block 
 Attorn eys-at-Law. 
 Addis, M., Marre block 
 Allen, S. R., 319)0 W. Markham 
 ALTENBERG, C, Allis block 
 Auten & Moss, Allis block 
 Bailey, J. T., 117 Louisiana 
 Balch, L. C, 100 E. Markham 
 Barrow, J. C, 322 W. Markham 
 Basham, Geo. L., 223)2 W. Markham 
 Blackwood & Williams, Allis block 
 Brown, L. J., 205 W. Markham 
 Cantrell, D. H., Allis block 
 Carroll & Pemberton, 112 W. Markham 
 
 Caruth & Erb, 113% E. Markham 
 
 Chambers, T. B., res. 1022 State 
 
 CHERRY, J. H., 322 W. Markham 
 
 CLARK, SOL F .*&. SON, Marre block 
 
 Coates, James, 223)0 W. Markham 
 
 Cohn, M. M., 106% W. Markham 
 
 Compton, F. W. & W. A., Odd Fellows block 
 
 Cook, F. O., Odd Fellows block 
 
 Connor, C. M., Allis block 
 
 Crawford, T. D., Attorney General's office 
 
 CUNNINGHAM, G. S., 205 W. Markham 
 
 Davis, Wm. O., Martin block 
 
 Dodge & Johnson, ii2 1 o W. Markham 
 
 Dooley, P. C, Allis block 
 
 Duffie, Ben. C, Marre block 
 
 Duval, W. J., Marre block 
 
 Files, A. W., 317 W. Markham 
 
 Fulk, F. M., 225 W. Markham 
 
 Furbush, W. H., 115 W. 6th 
 
 Harrod, J. H., Allis block 
 
 Hempstead, Fay, 323 Main 
 
 Hinton, L. C, 102)3 w - Markham 
 
 Hopkins, John, res. 50S W. 2nd 
 
 House & Cantrell, Allis block 
 
 Ingram, John, 319)0 W- Markham 
 
 Irwin, R. W., 1x2)2 W. Markham 
 
 Johnson, Francis, ii2 1 2 W. Markham 
 
 Johnson & Johnson, Turner & Gans block 
 
 Johnson, T. D. 217 Main 
 
 Johnson, T. P., Odd Fellows block 
 
 Jones, A. C, 112% W. Markham 
 
 Tones, D. W., 112)0 W. Makham 
 
 JONES, J. B., Allis block 
 
 Kimball, H., 101 - l o E. Markham 
 
 Kimball, E. W., 101)0 E. Markham 
 
 Koenen, A., 319)0 W. Markham 
 
 Lindsey, C. T., 402 W. Markham 
 
 Lea, R. J., 225 W. Markham 
 
 Loeb, Jos., 100)^ W. Markham 
 
 Martin, T. B., 321 ^ W. 2nd 
 
 Marshall & Coffman, Odd Fellows bldg. 
 
 McCain, W. S., 112% W. Markham 
 
 McClure, John, 321 E. 3rd 
 
 Moore, C. B., 112 1 ., W. Markham 
 
 Moore, J. M., Allis block 
 
 Murphy, Monroe & Co., 319)2 W. Markham 
 
 Nichols, N. H., 115 Louisiana 
 
 Oliphint, T. J., 319)2 W. Markham 
 
 Oliver, Elbert, Odd Fellows block 
 
 Perkins, G. N., 115 Louisiana 
 
 Pope, Bertrand, 411 Rock 
 
 Pope, D. H., 411 Rock 
 
 Pope, W. F., 411 Rock 
 
 Rankin, W. H., 322 W. Markham 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 Ratcliffe & Fletcher, ioo^ W. Markham 
 
 Rector, E. W., 405 W. 3rd 
 
 Reinberger & Reinberger, 320 W. Markham 
 
 Roberts, Chas. P., Main and Markham 
 
 Rose, J. M., Odd Fellows bldg. 
 
 Rose, U. M. & G. B., 314 W. Markham 
 
 Sanders & Watkins, 117 Center 
 
 Shackleford, J. D., 317K W. Markham 
 
 Shinn, Geo. W., 31S W. Markham 
 
 Smith & Smith, 316 W. Markham 
 
 Terry, Walter J., Allis block 
 
 Terry, Wm. J., Allis block 
 
 Tillar, B. J., 117 Center 
 
 Valentine, Mark, 314)2 W. Markham 
 
 Vaughan & Collins, 100)2 E. Markham 
 
 Wassell, A., 2005 Center 
 
 Wassell, S. S., S°9% Main 
 
 Whipple, Wm. G., 223)0 W. Markham 
 
 Williams, Geo. W., 223)^ W. Markham 
 
 Williams & Shinn, 31S W. Markham 
 
 Yeakle, R. V., 201 W. 2nd 
 Bakers. 
 
 Baum, G. F., cor. 2nd and Scott 
 
 Berch, Frank, 904 W. 7th 
 
 Behrendson, Henry, Sth and Gaines 
 
 Hahn, G., 117 W. 5th 
 
 Hoff, H., 416 Main 
 
 Karcher, A., 312 E. Markham 
 
 Reis, F. & Co., 700 W. Markham 
 
 Samuels, R., 505 E. Markham 
 
 Scott & Schmuck, 714 Main 
 
 Weiler, Max, 725 Main 
 Baking Powder Manufactory. 
 
 Metzenaur, E., 120 E. Markham 
 Banks. 
 
 BANK OF COMMERCE, 113 Main 
 
 BANK OF LITTLE ROCK, 100 W. Mark- 
 ham 
 
 EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK, 112 
 
 Main 
 
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK, s. e. cor. Main 
 
 and Markham 
 
 German National Bank, s. w. cor. Main and 
 
 Markham 
 
 Parker, E. W. & Co., 104 W. Markham 
 
 WORTHEN, W. B. & CO., 200 W. Mark- 
 ham 
 Banks— Safe Deposit Companies. 
 
 Arkansas Safe Deposit Co., under First 
 
 National Bank 
 Banks— Savings and Trust. 
 
 Arkansas Loan and Trust Co., 106)^ E. 
 
 Markham 
 
 Guaranty Trust Co. and Savings Bank, 201 
 
 W. 2nd 
 
 Littl'e Rock Trust Co., Main rear Bank of 
 
 Little Rock 
 Barbers. 
 
 Armstrong, R. II., 204 W. 5th 
 
 ARMSTRONG & GREEN, 132 1 W. Water 
 
 Blackwell, W. A., 205 W. Markham 
 
 Brown, Harry, 205 E. 3rd 
 
 Burns, A., 224 W. 5th 
 
 Capital Barber Shop, 123 W. Markham 
 
 Clapton, David, 214 W. 5th 
 
 Craig, W. A., Deming House 
 
 Cravat, George, 102 Cross 
 
 Donnelly, Albert, 500 E. 2nd 
 
 Elkins, C. L., 604 Main 
 
 Fike, Geo., 308 E. Markham 
 
 Haney, Wm., 620 Center 
 
 Haynes, H., 704 W. 9th 
 
 Hill, James, 503 Main 
 
 Hofstatter, Frank, 420 Main 
 
 Jackson, P. J., 122 Cross 
 
 Leek, L. W., 1301 Main 
 
 Luster, M. B., 109 W. 4th 
 
 Mitchell & Kelly, 107^ Main 
 
 New York Barber Shop, no W. 5th 
 
 Oliver, H., 106 W. Markham 
 
 PHILLIPS & WILLIAMS, in Main 
 
 Thompson, F. A., 923 Main 
 
 Union Barber Shop, 313 Main 
 
 Wallace & Hill, 503 Main 
 
 Warren, Johnson, 611 E. 2nd 
 
 West End Barber Shop, Cross and Markham 
 
 Williams, B. H., 900 W. 7th 
 
 Williams, Louis, 210 W. 5th 
 
 Williams, N. B., 20S E. Markham 
 Blacksmiths. 
 
 Bemberg & Lehnick, 170S W. 10th 
 
 Bemberg & Roesh, 503 E. 2nd 
 
 Bragg, Richard, Jr., 614 E. 16th 
 
 Cullins. G. M., 1809 Wolf 
 
 Douglas, J. A., 118 Sherman 
 
 Everett, N. W., 300 Louisiana 
 
 Gillam, I. & Son, 213 W. 4th 
 
 Hays & Lant, 21S Louisiana 
 
 Hopkins & Gillam, 407 E. 3d 
 
 Lewis, Chas., 3d and Sherman 
 
 Lockhart, G., 724 W. 9th 
 
 McDowell & Co., 413 Louisiana 
 
 Murtha, J. B., 302 Louisiana 
 
 Peters, W., 316 W. 5th 
 
 Rodger & Munzing, 1604 W. 10th 
 
 Roesch, F. & Co., 401 Louisiana 
 
 Rutherford, T., 604 E. 16th 
 
 Schader, A. L., 902 W. 7th 
 
 Thomas, B., 312 W. 5th 
 
 Thomas & Brown, 410 W. 5th 
 
 Trice, G. M., 13th and Ringo 
 
 Walden, J. A., 518 Center 
 
 Wilson, J. L., 926 E. 29th 
 
 Winstead & Son, 1003 W. Sth 
 Bluing Manufacturer. 
 
 Heiligers, J., Markham and Sherman 
 Bookbinders and Printers. 
 
 MITCHELL & BETTIS, 214 E. Markham 
 
 PRESS PRINTING CO., Press Bldg., 
 
 115 W. 2nd 
 
 Woodruff Printing Co., 219 E, Markham 
 Book and Job Printers. 
 
 Post Printing Co., 317 W. Markham 
 
 TUNNAH & PITTARD, 113 W. 3rd. 
 
Classified Business Directory. 
 
 c. J. LINCOLN, 
 
 PRESIDENT. 
 
 CHAS. BENJ. WILKINSON, 
 
 VICE-PRESIDENT. 
 
 C. T. WALKER, 
 
 CASHIER. 
 
 BANK OF LITTLE ROCK 
 
 LITTLE HOCK, AHU. 
 
 GAPITilL, 8500,000. 
 
 Special Attention Paid to Collections or Any Busi- 
 ness Entrusted to Our Care. 
 
 C. J. LINCOLN. 
 G. F. BAUCUM. 
 
 D. G. FONES. 
 W. E. TOBEY. 
 
 DIRECTORS 
 
 JNO. F. BOYLE. 
 JOSEPH WOLF. 
 C. T. WALKER. 
 M. H. JOHNSON. 
 
 C. B. WILKINSON. 
 C. N. FOWLER. 
 H. P.CHURCHILL. 
 
 Books and Stationery. 
 
 Borg, Alex., 304 Main 
 Browning & Co., 310 Main 
 DAVIES & SONS, 412 Main 
 Parsons, H. D., 121 E. Markham 
 WILSON & WEBB, 212 Main 
 Boot and Shoe Dealers. 
 Conrad, P., 407)2 Main 
 Ellenbogen, E., 11S Main 
 Hertzog, E., 213 W. 5th 
 Katzenstein, M., 308 Main 
 LAFFERTY, JOHN, 422 Main 
 Lescher, G. J., 116 E. Markham 
 LEVY, LOUIS M., 322 Main 
 POLLOCK & CO., 114 Main 
 Rosen, Max, 302 E. Markham 
 Schnabel, V., 718 Main 
 Stratman, G. H. & Son, 207 Main 
 Widler & Walther, 119 E. Markham 
 
 Boot and Shoe Makers. 
 Balsano, V. T., 720 Main 
 Berry, D. I., 11S W. 5th 
 Camel, C. C, 418 Louisiana 
 Carson, W., 302 W. 7th 
 Ceiner, A., no W. 5th 
 Conery, G. A., 515 W. Markham 
 Davis, Jesse, 212 W. 2nd 
 Defaut, E., 212^ W. Markham 
 D uvve, T., 118 E^th 
 
 Harvey, J. N., 321 E. 15th 
 
 Janka, R., 209)-^ E. Markham 
 
 fones, T. J., 70S W. 7th 
 
 McBride, P. C, 513 1 ,, Main 
 
 McElroy, W. P., iii6~W. Markham 
 
 Riegler, G., 213 W. 5th 
 
 Royndak, F. J., 310 E. Markham 
 
 Rumbach, F., 421 E. 2nd 
 
 Scott, A., 1004 Main 
 
 Schiro, A., 322 W. 5th 
 
 Smith, J. W., 11S E". Markham 
 
 Sweeny, D. J., 520 E. Markham 
 
 Thompson, F., 103 W. 10th 
 
 Zachary. J., 1507 State 
 
 Zeiner, A., 212 W. 2nd 
 Brick— Fire- Proof. 
 
 Denie, M. R., 110N. Cumberland 
 Brick— Manufacturers. 
 
 Arkansas Industrial Co., Penitentiary 
 
 Bragg Bros., 305 E. 16th 
 
 Clark, C. W., 2123 Arch 
 
 Weigel, E N., 1201 W. Sth 
 Brokers. 
 
 Arkansas Investment and Loan Co., 117 
 
 Center 
 
 Arkansas Loan and Trust Co., io6j<> E. 
 
 Markham 
 
 Brugman, P. E. & Co., Allis Block 
 
 Sanders & Watkins, 117 Center 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 d. REEVE, 
 
 REAL ESTATE AGENT 
 
 AND BROKER, 
 
 Collection of Rents and Investigation of Titles 
 
 A SPECIALTY. 
 
 Lots for Sale on Easy Terms and Monthly Payments. 
 
 H@, 33«1 Wtst ^MmTM^mwm Street, 
 LITTLE HOCK, AHK. 
 
 THE STOWERS PIANO AND FURNITURE GO. 
 
 DEALERS IN 
 
 Furniture and House Furnishing Goods. 
 
 6O6 MAIN STREET. 
 
 GOODS SOLD OCT EAS7 PAYMENTS. 
 
 CHESTER C. ASHLEY, 
 
 The 5 and 10 Cent Store. 
 
 LARGEST VARIETY! LOWEST PRICES! 
 
 HEADQUARTERS FOR 
 
 Tinware, Queensware, Glassware, Toys, Lamps, Notions, Wood and 
 
 Willowware, Etc., Etc. 
 
 505 MAIXT STREET. 505 
 
Classified Business Directory. 
 
 Turner, W. J.. 201 W. 2nd 
 
 Ward, Zeb, 20S W. Markham 
 
 Ward, Zeb, Jr., 20S W. Markham 
 Brokers— Grain. 
 
 Bohlinger, Antone, Board of Trade Bldg. 
 Brokers— Merchandise. 
 
 Churchill, H. Z., Markham and Rock 
 
 Rozell, G. F., 100% W. Markham 
 Brokers— Provision. 
 
 Cheatham, W. B., 500 Main ' 
 
 McSwine, G. R., 201 l o Scott 
 Broom Manufactory. 
 
 Shaw, G. W., 1006 Cross 
 
 Building Associations. 
 
 Ark. Building and Loan Ass'n, 117 Center 
 Equitable Building Ass'n, 117 Center 
 Home Mutual Bldg. Ass'n, 203*0 Main 
 Ladies' Building Ass'n, 110N. Main 
 L. R. Building Ass'n, 100)0 E. Markham 
 Mechanics' Building Ass'n, 209 W. 2nd 
 Young Men's Bldg. Ass'n, 200 W. Markham 
 
 Cabinet Makers. 
 
 Dumont, A., 912 Main 
 Plouf, J. O., 715 Main 
 
 Candy Manufacturers. 
 
 Landau, Henry, 420 Main 
 Leiser, J. G. C, 215 W. 5th 
 Raible & Stifel, 506 E. Markham 
 Rossner, Fred, 223 Main 
 
 Carriages and Wagons— Material. 
 
 Mast, J. W., 21S E. Markham 
 
 Carriages and Wagons— Manufacturers. 
 
 Berg, W., 213 W. 10th 
 Fein, J. W., 200 E. Markham 
 Koers, Louis, Scott and 2nd 
 Roesch, F. & Co., 401 Louisiana 
 
 China, Glass and Queensware. 
 BRACK, G. S., 506 Main 
 Floyd, Wm. A., 411 Main 
 Navra, S., 220 Main 
 Stevens, J. J., 716 Main 
 
 Cigar Dealers. 
 
 Brady, R. C, 215-^ Main 
 Frank & Furth, in Main 
 Goodman, I., 209 W. Markham 
 Hirshfield, H., 323 E. Markham 
 Mandlebaum, S. E., 204 Main 
 Piper, Fred, 401 W. Markham 
 Reinberger, J. M., 219 W. Markham 
 Sides, L. B., 225 W. Markham 
 
 Cigar Manufacturers. 
 Earle, A. H., 70S E. 9 th 
 Graupner, E. B., 407 Main 
 Klose, Paul, 208^ E. Markham 
 Reinberger, R., 1007 Center 
 Sparks & Frese, 215^ E. Markham 
 Wierman, J. W. G., 141^ Cumberland 
 Zill, A. P., 1100 Rock 
 
 Cigars— Wholesale. 
 
 Van Ronkel Bros., io8-!>- E. Markham 
 
 Civil Engineers. 
 
 Buchanan, E. C, 1300 Broadway 
 
 Clark, W. S., 520 E. 5th 
 
 Conwav, F. H., 217 Scott 
 
 Haney;j. H., 423 E. 5th 
 
 Harris, Elmo G., 320^ W. Markham 
 
 Hartman, T., 616 E. 7th 
 
 Martin, J. A., 607 W. 5th 
 
 Martin, S. C, 1203 Wolf 
 
 Officer, E. F., 719 E. 6th 
 
 Reardon, S. B., 419 W. Markham 
 
 Rickon, F. J. H., Allis Block 
 
 Rumbough, G. P. C, 623 W. Markham 
 
 Syberg, Arnold, 100^ E. Markham 
 
 Taber, Henry S., 202 W. 17th 
 
 Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods. 
 Adelman, I., 318 E. Markham 
 Friedman Bros., 602 Main 
 Gans, Simon, 102 E. Markham 
 Heinman, J- H., 601 Main 
 Jabine J. N., 117 Main 
 Pfeifer, foseph, 103 E. Markham 
 POLLOCK, M. & BRO., 104 Main 
 Royston, W. A. & Co., 115 W. Markham 
 Samuels, L. A., 119 Main 
 
 Coal Dealers. 
 
 CITY FUEL CO., Foot of Scott 
 
 L. R. Coal & Coke Co., 110N. Cumberland 
 
 OUTTA COAL CO., 110W. Markham 
 
 Stiewel & Co., 215 W. Markham 
 
 Union Brick and Fuel Co., 1201 W. 8th 
 
 Coal Oil. 
 
 Cochran, H. K., 507^ E. Markham 
 Waters-Pierce Oil Co., 206 Bishop 
 
 Collectors. 
 
 Files, Hinton & Co., Marre Block 
 Hinton, L. E., Metropolitan Block 
 Mercantile Loan Co., 316 W. Markham 
 
 Commissioners— United States. 
 Cox, N. W., 223 W. Markham 
 Goodrich, R. L., Postoffice Bldg. 
 
 Commission Merchants. 
 
 Bradshaw & Cuningham, 115 N. Rock 
 Bunch, T. H., 501 E. Markham 
 Gordon & Thompson, 209 E. Markham 
 Jones, T. H. Co., 112 Scott 
 L. R. Produce & Fruit Co., 410 E. Markham 
 Owen J. P. & Co., 406 E. Markham 
 Robinson, M. R. & Co., 516 Center 
 Sannoner, J. II., 607 Main 
 Troy, C. S., 413 Main 
 
 Concrete Manufacturers. 
 
 Little Rock Cement Works, no N. 
 
 Cumberland 
 Weidemall, H., 11S State 
 
 Confectioners. 
 
 Arber, A., 40S Main 
 Burgauer, H., 107 E. Markham 
 Castleberg, Rudolph, 718 Main 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 IN NUMBER ^» 
 
 312 
 
 Of this building you will find 
 the largest and best se- 
 lected stock of 
 
 ^ct! %mlr ^r msr 
 
 IN NUMBER 
 
 314 
 
 Of this building is located the- 
 
 PALACE 
 
 Shoe Store 
 
 IN THE SOUTHWEST. ^^T^^r^r^iT^ OF LITTLE ROCK. 
 
 in no. J3XG ,s THE 
 
 Largest Clothing Establishment in the South. 
 
 TO BE CONVINCED OF THIS CALL ON 
 
 GUS BLASS & CO. 
 
 JOHN L. COOK & CO., 
 
 PLANING MILL, 
 
 Sash, Doors, Blinds, Lumber, Lath, Shingles, 
 
 PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL GLASS. 
 
 HARDWOOD WORK A SPECIALTY. 
 
 FACTORY: 41S-420 WEST MARHZZAM STREET- 
 STORE IL2TT> OFFICE = 307-311 WEST MARHZZAM STREET. 
 
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 Cowan, J., 722 W. 9th 
 GEM CAFE, 509 Main 
 Lucchesi, C, 616 Main 
 Hahn, G., 117 W. 5th 
 Hochbaum, R., 722 Main 
 
 Contractors. 
 
 Cuningham, C. E., 319 N. State 
 
 Custer J., 1800 Izard 
 
 Dillon, O. S., 2016 Main 
 
 Fischer, Ed. J., 707 Main 
 
 Gaskill, D. W., (stair work) 224 Center 
 
 Groomes, B. F., 190S Chester 
 
 Hanna, J. G., 1714 Izard 
 
 Hicks, W. H., 1011 Louisiana 
 
 Howard, J. P., 1303 Lincoln Ave. 
 
 Lavender, J. W., 102 1 W. 6th 
 
 McCoppen, J., 1401 Battery 
 
 Murphy, N., 718 Gaines 
 
 Owens, R. T., 323 W. 23rd 
 
 Powers, P. P., 1402 Commerce 
 
 Rudd, Henrv, 223 W. Markham 
 
 Rudd, J. C./223 W. Markham 
 
 Signor, G. W., 20th and Broadway 
 
 Stanton, W., 130S Louisiana 
 
 Weigel, E. N., 1201 W. 8th 
 
 WOODSMALL, W. H., 215 W. Markham 
 
 Contractors— Railroad. 
 
 Downs, R. R., 1522 Cumberland 
 Felt, R. G., 1626 W. 3rd 
 Hicks, F. H., 800 E. 10th 
 McCarthy & Kerrigan, 223 E. Markham 
 McTighe, J. H., 1400 State 
 McTighe, Michael, 1400 State 
 McTighe, T., 1400 State 
 Worthen, R. W., Allis Block 
 
 Contractors and Builders. 
 
 Ahlstedt & Streibich, 203 Pulaski 
 Bailey, A. M., 1020 North 
 Battle, James, 511 W. i6th» 
 Booth, S. A., 922 Main 
 Bowles, W. B., 2124 Chester 
 Carpenters' Building Ass'n, 721 Main 
 Casey, Wm., 1423 Bishop 
 Collamore, J., 1016 W. 10th 
 Covington, W. A., 1423 W. 14th 
 Dumas, A. W., 1415 W. 3rd 
 Fischer, C. J., Water and Arch 
 FISHER, G. J., 1908 Rock 
 Ford, E. M. & Son, 224 Center 
 Gish, G. M., 516 Victory 
 Hamlet, Noah, 2001 Broadway 
 Holtzman, W. D., 514 E. 9th 
 Hughes, J. T., 1402 Center 
 Kane, David, 913 E. 10th 
 King, R. S., 419 E. nth 
 Litzke, F. L., 1123 Cumberland 
 McDermott, Thos., 919 Izard 
 McDowell, Wm., 713 E. 9th 
 McKay, R., 903 Center 
 Millard, A. J., 1409 Cumberland 
 Petteter Bros., 117 Cumberland 
 Rose, L. W., 700 W. Markham 
 
 Smedly, E. S., 1003 E. 2nd 
 Stalcup, Jos., 1022 Cross 
 Stayton, E. R., 1222 Rock 
 Stillman, A. H., w. end Lincoln Ave. 
 Summers, J. D., 103 Cross 
 Van Akin, J. P., 107 Spring 
 Ward, J. W., 821 W. 6th 
 Cooperage Works. 
 
 Arkansas Cooperage Co.", 501 Byrd 
 Capital Cooperage Co., 1400 E. 2nd 
 LITTLE ROCK COOPERAGE CO., 
 
 N. side River 
 Cotton Buyers. 
 
 Bernard, Thos., 321 Spring 
 
 Bh-dseye & McCormack, Board of Trade 
 
 Building 
 
 Deshon, A. S., 1612 Broadway 
 
 Douglas, R. E. & Co., 402 E. 2nd 
 
 Fletcher & Hotze, 318J, Main 
 
 Galatti, A. S., 401 E. 2nd 
 
 Hopkins & Harrington Bros., Scott and 2nd 
 
 Howell Cotton Co., Scott and 2nd 
 
 Martin, C. F., 1001 E. 9th 
 
 Martin, G. W. & Co., Scott s. of Markham 
 
 Miller, J. B., 209 Scott 
 
 Miller, Ragland & Co., 120^ E. Markham 
 
 Smith, Sam O., in Scott 
 
 Thompson, J. & Co., 310 Scott 
 Cotton Ginning. 
 
 Eagle Ginnery and Pickery, e. end of 7th 
 Cotton Press Mfgr. 
 
 THOMAS DIRECT STEAM SELF- 
 PACKING COTTON PRESS, e. end 6th 
 Dentists. 
 
 Augspath, L., 2nd and Louisiana 
 
 Bain bridge, P. A., 311 State 
 
 Collins, E., 509^ Main 
 
 Marshall, M. C, 504 Main 
 
 Millett, L. W., 313L. Main 
 
 Smith, J. H., 707 Broadway 
 Drugs and Medicines. 
 
 Beidelman, J. W., 216 Main 
 
 Bond's Pharmacy, 500 Main 
 
 Bond, S. P., 315 Main 
 
 Bradneld & Boiling, 204 Main 
 
 Colburn, J. M. & Co., 624 Main 
 
 Gibson, J. E., 100 E. Markham 
 
 Halliburton, W. H., 323 E. Markham 
 
 Holman, D. W. & Co., 124 Main 
 
 Jungkind, J. A., 806 Main 
 
 Keeby, Mrs. I. W., 901 W. 7th 
 
 Lewis, Wm., 611 E. 2nd 
 
 LINCOLN, C. J. CO., 112 N. Main 
 
 LUSBY, R. H., 1 100 W. Markham 
 
 Payne, E. E., 1426 W. 9th 
 
 Rossiter, E. W., 910 W. 13th 
 
 Rotermund, W. F., 1301 Main 
 
 Satanta Drug Co., 614 Main 
 
 Sayle & Ashby, 501 Main 
 
 Schaer, E. P. & Co., 301 W. Markham 
 
 WEST END PHARMACY, 1003 W. Mark- 
 ham 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 Dry Goods— Exclusive Wholesale. 
 
 Wolf & Bro., 224-226 Main 
 
 Dry Goods— Retail. 
 
 Arnold, Adolph, 523 Center 
 
 Back's Surprise Store, 414 Main 
 
 Baum, N., 300 E. Markham 
 
 BLASS, GUS & CO., 312-316 Main 
 
 Blass, Jacob, 402 Main 
 
 Blumenthal, J., 215 E. Markham 
 
 Cohn, M. M. & Co., 102 Main 
 
 Cohn, Simon, 400 E. Markham 
 
 Erber, J., 220 W. 5th 
 
 Gans, Mrs. B., 106-108 Main 
 
 Goldman, A., 220 E. Markham 
 
 GRAY, F. P. DRY GOODS CO., 206 Main 
 
 Hall, M. G. & Co., 201 Main 
 
 Ileiman, H., 305 E. Markham 
 
 Kempner, A., 306 E. Markham 
 
 Levy, Morris, 310 E. Markham 
 
 Lofton, A., 222 E. Markham 
 
 Lowenfield, E., 404 Main 
 
 Maloney, E. P., 1208 E. 2nd 
 
 Ottenheimer, Dan., 41S Main 
 
 Ottenheimer, Phillip, 307 Main 
 
 Quinn. Joe P., Dry Goods Co. ^300-302 
 
 Main 
 Rudolph & Co., 401 Main 
 Rudolph, Samuel, 109 E. Markham 
 Scholem & Co., 410 Main 
 Stein, C, 15th and Izard 
 Stern, M., 406 Main 
 Volmer, L., 416 E. Markham 
 Volmer, L. & Co., 326 Main 
 Volmer, S. & Bro., 117 E. Markham 
 Wexner, A. & Bro., 216 E. Markham 
 
 Dye Works. 
 
 Arkansas Steam Dye Co., 717 Main 
 Millot, M., S02 W. Markham 
 Schaller, C, 209 E. Markham 
 Steam Dyeing Works, 711 W. nth 
 Young, D., 205 W. 3rd 
 
 Electric Light. 
 
 Edison E. L. and Power Co., 319 West 
 
 Markham 
 Florists. 
 
 COLEMAN, E. W., 310 Main 
 Daggett, I. V., 315 Marshall 
 Herron, M. W., 12 16 W. 6th 
 TIPTON & HURST, 2123 W. 14th 
 Vestal, J. W. 317 Main 
 
 Foundries. 
 
 Brodie's Foundry, 2nd and Rock 
 Eagle Foundry, Commerce and 3rd 
 Union'Machine Works, 113-117 Commerce 
 WING, D. R. & Co., 600-624 E. Markham 
 
 Fruits. 
 
 Basso, James, 119 E. Markham 
 Cassinelli, L. D., 205 Main 
 Nassano, N., 6oo l o Main 
 Repetti, Louis, 302 % E. Markham 
 
 Furniture Manufacturers. 
 
 Buddenberg Furniture Co., 1S01 Lincoln 
 
 Avemie 
 Furniture Dealers. 
 
 Aikin, A. G., 610 Main 
 
 Anthony John, 600 Main 
 
 ARK. CARPET & FURNITURE CO., 20S- 
 
 210 Main 
 
 Barber, G. W., 160S W. 10th 
 
 Boyd, D. R., 510 Main 
 
 Chapman & Co., 719 Main 
 
 Dodson, W. H., 91S Main 
 
 Friedman Bros., 61S Main 
 
 Kempner, I., 108 E. Markham 
 
 Lescher, J. E., 722 Louisiana 
 
 L. R. Furniture & Hardware Co., 520 Main 
 
 Pollock & Hirsch, 121 Main 
 
 Rose Bros., 713 Main 
 
 Snyder, Chas., 411 Center 
 
 Stephens, J. J., 716 Main 
 
 STOWERS PIANO & FURNITURE CO., 
 
 606 Main 
 
 Weinstock, H., 320 E. Markham 
 
 Wills, John, 411 Center 
 Galvanized and Sheet-Iron Workers. 
 
 McCardell Bros., 514 Center 
 
 Rawlings & Faber, 6i6, l 2 Main 
 
 Scott & Schmuck, 712 Main 
 
 Wilkins' Sheet Iron Works, 815 E. 2nd 
 Grain and Feed— Wholesale. 
 
 DOLBEER, C. H., 417-419 E. Markham 
 
 FERGUSON, W. H., 200-202 W. 5th 
 
 Gossell, F. L., foot of Broadway 
 
 Mason, L. W., 10S E. 4th 
 
 Niemeyer & Co., foot of Broadway 
 
 Schaer, C. R., 300-302 W. 5th 
 Granite Companies. 
 
 Fourche Mt. Granite Co., 223 W. Markham 
 
 L. R. Granite Co., 20S W. Markham 
 Grocers— Wholesale. 
 
 Baucum, G. F. & Co., Scott and 2nd 
 
 CARL & TOBEY, 405-407 E. Markham 
 
 George & Fletcher, 309-313 E. Markham 
 
 Geyer & Adams, 401 E. Markham 
 
 Gordon, T. B., 50S E. Markham 
 
 Hall, M. G. & Co., 201 Main 
 
 McCarthy & Joyce, 221 E. Markham 
 
 Penzel, C. F. Co., 422 E. Markham 
 
 Wilson, W. T. & R. J., 201 Scott 
 Grocers— Retail. 
 
 Alley & Pipkin, 1301 W. Spring 
 
 Baer, L. J., 1022 Rock 
 
 Black, H. O. & Co., 221 W. 5th 
 
 Blackard, J. L., 1432 W. 9th 
 
 Bohanan, G. W., Chester and 17th 
 
 Bolster, S., 1523 Main 
 
 Borum, A. D., 20th and Chester 
 
 Bowers, H. K., 1500 Commerce 
 
 Brandt, Otto, S23 Rector 
 
 BROD, J. & Co., 1023 W. Markham 
 
 Burdell, J. J. 401 E. 13th 
 
 Burnett, R. W., 1020 W. 9th 
 
Classified Business Directory. 
 
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 Burthe, W. E., 21st and Rock 
 Campbell, M. D., 723 W. 16th 
 Chappie, James, 700 W. 7th 
 Collins, L. N., 2i7 l 2 W. 5th 
 Dale, I. A., 700 Center 
 Davis, S. N., 1900 Ringo 
 Dickinson, J. B., 801 W. 16th 
 Ditler, F. J., 1300 Main 
 Dyer, James, 723 Broadway 
 Edmonson, H. P., 514 Main 
 Emrich, F. F., 1123 W. 13th 
 Emrich, John, Izard and 10th 
 Erber, Mrs. J., 402 E. Markham 
 Erck, J. F., 1324 Main 
 Fevvell & See, 125 W. 5th 
 Finney, W. C, 13th and Ringo 
 Finney, VV. L., 1122 Wolf 
 iMsk, S. M. S23 Rector Ave 
 Fletcher, J. G., E.3d near Fletcher Ave 
 Fletcher, J., 1400 High 
 Foley & Heath, 105 W. 5th 
 Forster, F. J., 900 Spring 
 Fox, A. H., 923 E. 2nd 
 Foy, Patrick, 1700 State 
 Garred, F. A., 1401 Barton 
 Gay, Chas., 11 1 VV. 5th 
 Gibson, J. S. & Co., 409 E. Markham 
 Gibbs, Philip, 900 Gaines 
 Gramling, H. & Co., 414 E. Markham 
 Gramling, L. C, 601 E. 2nd 
 Graves, J. M., Bridge Turnpike 
 Gregory, C. E., 823 W. 13th 
 Grotian, Herman, 1400 Pulaski 
 Hamilton, E. B., 923 W. 7th 
 Hanson, H. M., 19th and Commerce 
 Harris, B., 113 VV. 5th 
 Harrison, H. A., 207 W. 5th 
 Heirn, Mike, 171 1 W. 7th 
 Ilightower, J. M., 424 Main 
 Hightower, Rebecca, 12th near Martin 
 Himstedt, F., 522 Main 
 Humphries, Bettie, 1401 W. 10th 
 Hurt, VV. S., 213 Main 
 Ives, Elijah, 701 W. 7th 
 Jackson, S. L., 924 Main 
 Jansen, VV. & L., 700 Main 
 Janson, John, 1324 VV. 4th 
 Johnson, F., 815 E. 2nd 
 Johnson & Parish, 1613 W. 10th 
 Jones, G. E., 708 Main 
 Jones, G, L., 223 VV. 5th 
 Kaufman. J., 801 E. 2nd 
 Keller, J.', 221)4 VV. 5th 
 Xendrick & Watson, 1501 Main 
 Kirst & Kramer, 900 Main 
 Kleinhammer, Kate, 2001 Commerce 
 Koehler, E., 522 Center 
 Kraft & Co., 1300 Gaines 
 Kuhl, Mrs. W., 223 Sherman 
 Lange, A. H. & Co., 502 Main 
 Lanko, Otto, 1323 W. 9th 
 Lasker Bros., 316 E. Markham 
 Lawhon, W. J., 522 VV. 16th 
 
 Lensing, II., 1722 W. nth 
 
 Lewis, James, 1724 Wolf 
 
 Lewndsky, L., 322 VV. 9th 
 
 Lipke, Gustave, 1900 Chester 
 
 L. R. Grocer Co., 311 Main 
 
 Longcoy, C. VV., 1501 W. 9th 
 
 Mal'.oy & Duley, 201 N. Ringo 
 
 Maloney, E. P., 120S E. 2d 
 
 Mathews, B. T., 620 Main 
 
 Mathews, E. D., 123 VV. 5th 
 
 Matthews, Benj., 1418 Chester 
 
 McDonald & Bland, 6th and Center 
 
 McEvoy, J. J., 1S23 Main 
 
 Meyer, L. A., 13th and Cross 
 
 Moser, L. & Co., 801 W. Markham 
 
 Nickell, Wm., 901 Rock 
 
 Pate & Barnett, 9th and State 
 
 Peil, H. & J., 1 121 Main 
 
 People's Mercantile Ass'n, 700 VV. 9th 
 
 Petis, Wm., Soo Broadway 
 
 Pfeifer, P., 507 E. Markham 
 
 Plunkett, R.' D., 812 VV. 10th 
 
 Pottebaum, H. G., 1623 VV. 14th 
 
 Price, D. B. F., 401 VV. 10th 
 
 Pritchard, R. j., u 23 W. 8th 
 
 Reinhardt, R., 1523 Park 
 
 Riegler & Gramling, 722 E. 9th 
 
 Riegler, H. & Co., 109 VV. 5th 
 
 Riley & Clemens, 714 W. 9th 
 
 Rixse, W. W., 1223 High 
 
 Robinson, J. B., 2701 Bridge 
 
 Rousseau, C. H., 1500 Chester 
 
 Sanders, Braxton, S01 Broadway 
 
 Schader, A. L., 821 W. 7th 
 
 Schader, Wm., 922 W. Sth 
 
 Schiff, Ed., 601 W. 10th 
 
 Schimmelpfennig, G. F. 923 Bdwy. 
 
 Srhimdtner & Langhammer, 1500 E. 9th 
 
 Scull, Miles, 324 E. Markham 
 
 Sharp, VV. G., 1312 W. 6th 
 
 Shiero, A., 324 W. 5th 
 
 Simmons & Bro., 2nd near Ciark 
 
 Simms, VV. C, 1823 Izard 
 
 Smith, Albert, 1^08 Ringo 
 
 Smith, F. F., 1200 W. Markham 
 
 Stannus, W. N., 320 Main 
 
 Steed, J. H., 922 Cross 
 
 Steel, F., 900 Broadway 
 
 Steen, J. P., 1000 Main 
 
 Stein, C, 1501 Izard 
 
 Stevenson, W. H., 1001 Center 
 
 Stilly, A. P., 1020 VV. 7th 
 
 Taylor, VV. M., 701 E. 7th 
 
 Townsend, H., 122 W. 4th 
 
 Treadway, Leo, 2217 Louisiana 
 
 Treadway, Theo., 2221 Arch 
 
 Treadway, Wm., 1321; Main 
 
 Turkis, Mrs. M., 822'E. 2nd 
 
 Tuohe, James, 13 10 College 
 
 Watson, Alexander, 32^ W. 21st 
 
 Welbourn, S., 2611 Pulaski Turnpike 
 
 Wells, E. G. S., 1424 W. 7 th 
 
 W.lliams & Dill, 719 E. 9th 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 Williamson, N. S. & Co., 622 Main 
 Wilson, J. F., 1300 Main 
 Woodson Grocer Co., 1000 W. Markham 
 YOUNG, F. J., 800 W. Markham 
 
 Guns and Ammunition. 
 
 Dabbs, Wm., 117 E. 3rd 
 Linzel, A. E. & Son, 104)0 E. Markham 
 Schiefner, Chas., no W. 5th 
 Trumpler, G. M., Agt., 405 Main 
 
 Gunsmiths. 
 
 Heimi, Emil, 517 E. 2nd 
 McDonald, G., 1101 W. 13th 
 
 Hair Goods. 
 
 August, Miss Bettie, 509)0 Main 
 Miller, Mrs. F. M., 804 Main 
 
 Hardware. 
 
 Boicourt & Lovell, 507 Main 
 DICKINSON HARDWARE CO., 421-425 
 
 E. Markham 
 FONES BROS. HARDWARE CO., 200-202 
 
 Main 
 Foster Hardware Co., 301 Main 
 Sutton, C. B., 1001 W. 7th 
 
 Hats— Wholesale. 
 
 Falk, Ottenheimer & Co., 218 Main 
 
 Hides and Furs. 
 
 Coomes Bros., 314 W. 5th 
 Kirten, Wm., 511 E. Markham 
 Olson, J. W., 511 Center 
 Siesel, M. J., 211 E. Markham 
 
 Hotels. 
 
 CAPITAL HOTEL, 117-119 W. Markham 
 CLEBURNE HOUSE, 1309 W. Markham 
 Deming House, 319 E. Markham 
 German Hotel, in N. Rock 
 GLEASON'S HOTEL, 124 W. Markham 
 Glidewell Hotel, 400 Louisiana 
 GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL, 513 
 
 Louisiana 
 Harrison Hotel, Rock s. of Markham 
 Hoshall House, 500 W. Markham 
 Hotel Baker, 307 E. Markham 
 Hotel Brunswick, 307 E. Markham 
 Hotel Richelieu, 2nd and Center 
 Hotel St. Louis, 123 Cumberland 
 KNOTT'S HOTEL, 313-315 W. Markham 
 Oakleaf Hotel, 207 E. Markham 
 Ozark House, 141 1 W. Markham 
 Planters' House, 112 W. 4th' 
 Pratt's Hotel, Union Depot 
 Southern Hotel, 303)0 Main 
 TRAVELERS' HOME, Water & Cross 
 Tremont House, 1317 W. Markham 
 Western House, Water and Victory 
 
 House Furnishing Goods. 
 
 Eddinger, S. F., 623 W. 7th 
 Witt, Mrs., 1423 State 
 Ice Manufacturers. 
 
 Little Rock Ice Co., E. 6th 
 
 Ice Dealers. 
 
 Ehrenberg, H., 221 Main 
 Polk, R. J., 403)0 Main 
 Walker & Calef, ~i 19 E. 2nd 
 Webb, J. A., 206 W. 5th 
 
 Insurance. 
 
 Adams & Bovle, 113 E. Markham 
 
 Brown, G. P", Allis Block 
 
 Coors, A. F., 161 1 W. 8th 
 
 Crawford, P. W.', 114 W. 2nd 
 
 Famous Life Association, 3d and Main 
 
 FOWLER, A. S., 203 W. 2nd 
 
 Galloway, T. L., 318 Spring 
 
 Gress & Leigh, 108 W. Markham 
 
 Griffith & Brisbin, 206 W. Markham 
 
 Hadfield, H. M., 313)^ Main 
 
 Hirshfield, E. A., 5th and Main 
 
 Leigh, James G., 10S W. Markham 
 
 Lowry. J. P., 123 W. nth 
 
 Marshall, S. N., 204 W. Markham 
 
 Masonic Mut'l Relief Ass'n, 4th and Main 
 
 Paschal, J. H., 318% Main 
 
 Piton, R. L., 3i3 1 o Main 
 
 Powell, Thos. C, 822 Cumberland 
 
 Raleigh, P. & Co., 311 W. 2nd 
 
 SAPPINGTON, G. W. & CO., no W. 
 
 Markham. 
 Smothers, L. S., 700 Scott 
 Thomas, W. L., 1113 Cumberland 
 Washmood, A., no W. Markham 
 
 Intelligence Office. 
 
 English, J. B., 514 Louisiana 
 
 Justices of the Peace. 
 
 Emmich, Isaac, 320)2 W. Markham 
 Menkus, J., 113 Louisiana 
 Peay, W. M., 323 W. Markham 
 Rankin, W. H., 322 W. Markham 
 Riegler, J., 119 Louisiana 
 Wilson, T. W., 322 W. Markham 
 
 Laundries. 
 FRANK'S STEAM LAUNDRY, 311-313 
 
 Louisiana 
 Little Rock Steam Laundry, 507 Louisiana 
 Pratt's Steam Laundry, w. end Markham 
 St. Louis Laundry, 3rd and Cumberland 
 
 Laundries— Chinese. 
 
 Bung, Lo, 421 E. 2nd 
 Chung, Hop, in W. 6th 
 Fung, Lee, 1122 W. Markham 
 John, Hoke, 300 Scott 
 John, Lee, 309 E. Markham 
 Pung, Lap, 120 Rock 
 Sam, Lim, 222 Scott 
 Sing, Lung, 215 Scott 
 Sing, Sam, 114 E. 4th 
 Sing, Sam, 203 W. Markham 
 Yunn, I., 315 W. 3d 
 
 Livery, Feed and Sale Stables. 
 
 Garrett, S. G., 211 W. 4th 
 Davis-Reinman Co., Louisiana near 2nd 
 Lindsley, J. B., 114 W. 3rd 
 
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 Neely, Buck, Louisiana, bet. 3d and 4th 
 Slocomb, J. R., 316 Center 
 THALHEIMER, BEN S., 309-315 
 
 Louisiana 
 Lumber. 
 
 Anderson Lumber Co., 7th and Cross 
 
 Barnes Lumber Co., 106 l o E. Markham 
 
 Bowman, J. A., 601 Main 
 
 CARLAND, FRANK, 721 W. 9th 
 
 COOK, JOHN L. & CO., 307 W. Markham 
 
 Courter, Henry, Gaines near 14th 
 
 Farrell, Wm. & Co., 309 Scott 
 
 Ferguson Lumber Co., W. Union depot 
 
 Gittings, Louis, 1411 Gaines 
 
 Hafer, S. V., ioo| W. Markham 
 
 Muskegon Lumber Co., Allis Block 
 
 Price Lumber Co., 501^ Main 
 
 Richardson & Rutherford, 6th and Center 
 
 Toors, A. T., 13th and Izard 
 
 Trump & Benjamin, 101^ E. Markham 
 
 Van Etten, G. H. & Co.^ 303 E. Sth 
 
 Machinery and Mill Supplies. 
 
 ARKANSAS MACHINERY & SUPPLY 
 CO., Markham and Ferry 
 
 Baird, Thomas W., 2nd and Louisiana 
 
 JONES, DUDLEY E. CO., 413-415 E. 
 
 Markham 
 
 Rosenbaum, C. E., 211 W. Markham 
 Marble Works. 
 
 FUNSTON, W. L., 605-607 Main 
 Mattress Makers. 
 
 Dansberry, Taylor, 912 W. 9th 
 
 Lescher. J. E., 702 Main 
 
 Oates & Bros., 303 McLean 
 
 Vogel, Abe, 411 Center 
 Meat (Salt)— Wholesale. 
 
 WHITTEMORE & GORDON, Commerce 
 
 and Water 
 .Meat Markets. 
 
 Angell, H. W. & Co., 1002 W. Markham 
 
 Boullioun, F. L., S02 Main 
 
 Boullioun, John, 803 W. 16th 
 
 JBritt & Wilson, 912 W. 7th 
 
 Catherina, Joseph, 523 E. 2nd 
 
 Chicago Market, 317 E. Markham 
 
 Coots, Samuel, 1513 W. 13th 
 
 Davidson, J. H., 1101 W. 13th 
 
 Fisk, L. T. & Co., 323 E. 15th 
 
 Fisk, S. M., S23 Rector Avenue 
 
 Goolsby, J. B., 142S W. 9th 
 
 HOOKER, HENRY, S03 W. Markham 
 
 Jones, R. F., 405 W. 13th 
 
 Kadel, Mrs. Geo., 1003 Center 
 
 Kahn, Louis, 215 W. 5th 
 
 Kindervater, R., 605 E. 2nd 
 
 King & Martin, 317 E. Markham 
 
 Krause, J. W., 710 Main 
 
 Kraus, Wm. J., 107 W. 5th 
 
 Lander, G. M., 1303 Main 
 
 Martin, G. F., 319 Main 
 
 Matsenbaugh, J., 209 W. 5th 
 
 Morrow, W. D., 705 W. 7th 
 
 Myer, A., 203 W. 5th 
 
 Nickle, Wm., 41S E. Markham 
 
 Nickle, Wm., 405 E. 9th 
 
 Nickle, Wm., 710 Main 
 
 Nickle, Wm., 121 W. 5th 
 
 Pate &Prieur, 726 W. 9th 
 
 Pennington & Gregory, 1410 W. 9th 
 
 PENZEL, ADAM, C, 901 W. Markham 
 
 Prieur, Francis, 1322 Main 
 
 Starnes, Calvin, 717 E. 9th 
 
 Strickland, W., 910 Main 
 
 Trussler, W. H., 722 E. 2nd 
 
 Vogel, Moses, 622 Center 
 
 Wesche, W. F., 1901 Main 
 
 Wilmot, A. S., 1020 W. 7th 
 
 Mercantile Agencies. 
 
 DUNN, R. G. & CO., 219^ Main 
 
 Bradstreet's Mercantile Agency, 100)^ W. 
 
 Markham 
 Merchant Tailors. 
 
 Engstroum & Fraser, 202 W. Markham 
 
 Gates, H., 114 W. 4th 
 
 Grottian, A., 321 W. 2nd 
 
 Kasselberg, A., 212 W. Markham 
 
 Krause, A., 416)0 Louisiana 
 
 Meyer, L., 521 Main 
 
 O'Brien, P. J., 116 W. Markham 
 
 O'Dowd, M., 211 W. 2nd 
 
 Owens, E. J., 216 W. 2nd 
 
 Pierpont, Edw., 215)3 W. Markham 
 
 Schaller, Chas., 205 W. Markham 
 
 Stephans, W. M., 309 W. 2nd 
 
 Stranz, L., 617 Main 
 
 Veit, B., 205 W. 2nd 
 
 Whitmore, Y. E., 215)2 W. Markham 
 Millinery. 
 
 Jacobs, Mrs. A., 418 Main 
 
 Johnson, T. J., 217 Main 
 
 Kuttner, Joseph, 306 Main 
 
 Redman, Mrs. J. C, 523 Main 
 
 Stern, M., 406 Main 
 Musical Instruments. 
 
 Akin, J. H. & Son, 317 Main 
 
 Benson, E. A., 512 Main 
 
 Hollenberg Music Co., 317 Main 
 
 Jesse French Piano & Organ Co., no Main 
 
 Smith, J. W., 512 Main 
 Music Teachers. 
 
 Armellini, Ferdinand, 706)^ Main 
 
 Badger, Miss Elizabeth, Soi W. 4th 
 
 Briebig, Ole, 707 W. iqth 
 
 Carden, Mrs. A. E., 204 Cross 
 
 Cohn, L., 917 Center 
 
 Collins, Mrs. E. E., Blind Institute 
 
 Keller, J. J., 1504 Spring 
 
 Metcalf, J. A., 522 Gaines 
 
 Mills, Miss Sue,' 724 E. 9th 
 
 Paxton, Mrs. M. E., 717 Center 
 
 Stewart, Mrs. S. A., 715 W. 7th 
 
 Wallace, W. W., 609 W. 7th 
 
 Weidemann^ Miss Nona, 1523 Center 
 
 Williams, Rowland D., 521)0 Main 
 
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 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 Newspapers— Daily. 
 
 ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT, 214 E. Mark- 
 ham 
 ARKANSAS GA.ZETTE, 112 Center 
 ARKANSAS STATE REGISTER, 201 E. 
 
 Markham 
 EVENING POST, 317 W. Markham 
 
 Newspapers— Weekly. 
 ARKANSAS BAPTIST, 113 Center 
 ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT, 214 E. Mark- 
 ham 
 ARKANSAS GAZETTE, 112 Center 
 ARKANSAS METHODIST, Allis Block 
 ARKANSAS PRESS, 115 W. 2nd 
 Arkansas Staats-Zeitung, 2143-0 E. Markham 
 ARKANSAS STATE REGISTER, 203 E. 
 
 Markham 
 Christian, 10th and Louisiana 
 Deaf Mute Optic, Deaf Mute Institute 
 Little Rock Republican, 214^ E. Markham 
 Rural and Workman, 317 W. Markham 
 Woman's Chronicle, 2nd and Louisiana 
 
 Newspapers— Monthly. 
 
 Anglo-Saxon Churchman, 5th and Scott 
 Arkansas Forest and Farm, Cove and 
 
 Markham 
 Masonic Trowel, 103 Allis block 
 Our Reporter, Blind Institute 
 Pythian Advocate, 113 W. 3d 
 Southern School Journal, 203)0 Main 
 
 Newspapers— Colored. 
 
 Arkansas Dispatch, Center and 6th 
 
 Baptist Vanguard, 14th and Ringo 
 
 Bailey's Sun, 117 Louisiana 
 
 Mosaic Guide, 704 W. 9th 
 
 National Democrat, 118)2 E. Markham 
 
 News Depots. 
 
 Doerner, G., 802 }-% Main 
 Goodman, L, 209 W. Markham 
 Knott, J. W., 221 W. Markham 
 News Stand, Capital Hotel 
 Parsons, H. D., 121 E. Markham 
 Thieme, Chas. E., 1405 W. Markham 
 Union News Co., Union Depot 
 
 Notions— Fancy. 
 
 Brashear, Mrs. A., 417 Main 
 Kumpe, C. H., 409 Main 
 Metcalf, Mrs. E., 610 Main 
 
 Notions— Staple. 
 
 ASHLEY'S FIVE AND TEN CENT 
 
 STORE, 505 Main 
 Dollar Store, 209-211 Main 
 Meyers, Jos., 314 E. Markham 
 Painters and Decorators. 
 Browning & Pearson, 310 Main 
 Erwin, H. E., 207 W. Markham 
 Jackson, T. A., 222 Center 
 Mitchell Bros., 707 Main 
 Reynolds & Sneed, 721 Main 
 Thomas & Nielsen, in Center 
 
 Paints and Oils. 
 
 Abeles, C. T. & Co., 215 Main 
 Paint Works, 
 
 Little Rock Paint Works, 522 E. 2nd 
 Pawnbrokers. 
 
 Reed, Frank C, 107 Main 
 
 STORTHZ, L., 201 E. Markham 
 
 Photographers. 
 
 DAVIES, M. C, 120H Main 
 Dawson, R. W., 422)^ Main 
 Parsel, W. H., 703 Main 
 Pickerill,'P. G., 205 Main 
 Rose City Portrait Co., 500 Main 
 Sander's Gallery, 620 Main 
 Physicians— Eye, Ear and Throat. 
 Murrell, Dr. T. E. (specialist) in E. 5th 
 
 Physicians— Homoeopathic. 
 
 Ayers, Dr. E. D., 323^ Main 
 Bull, Dr. J. B., 524 M~ain 
 Daggett, Dr. Ira V., 512 Main 
 Green, Dr. W. E., 202 Center 
 
 Physicians and Surgeons. 
 
 Allen, Dr. Samuel, 1501 W. nth 
 Anderson, Dr. Percv, $10 Main 
 Barner, Dr. W. B., "110 W. 7th 
 Bennet, Dr., Allis Block 
 Breysacher, Dr. A. L., 121 W. 2nd 
 Brown, Dr. A. G. , 1504 Batter v 
 Cantrell, Dr. G. M. D., 114W. 2nd 
 Cantrell, Dr. W. A., 500 Main 
 Cardwell, Dr., 1201 Bishop 
 Christian, Dr. R. B., 114 W. 2nd 
 Cronkhite, Dr. H. M., U. S. Arsenal 
 Davis, Dr. H., 305 Cross 
 Deutsch, Dr. J., 603 Rock 
 Dibrell, Dr. E. R., 112 W. 7th 
 Dickinson, Dr. P., 1009 Main 
 Dodge, Dr. S. D., 112^ W. Markham 
 Enders, Dr. R. M., 624 Main 
 French, Dr. F. L., 103 Center. 
 Gannaway, Dr. L., 609 Rock 
 Gibson, Dr. L. P., m E. 5th 
 Golder, Dr. G., 1222 Ringo 
 Granger, Dr. W. R., 706 W. 9th 
 Gray, Dr. C. S., 2nd and Main 
 Gray, Dr. D. A., Markham and Ringo 
 Groff, Dr. S. M., 412 Louisiana 
 Harbin, Dr. G. W., 419 Scott 
 Hill, Dr. J. M., 203L Main 
 Hooper, Dr. P. O., Supt. Insane Asylum 
 Hudspeth, Dr., G. W., 114 W. 2nd 
 Hughes, Dr. W. B., 505! Main 
 Jamison, Dr. W. J., 614 Center 
 Jennings, Dr. C, 3132 Main 
 Jennings, Dr. R. G., 313!? Main 
 Joyner, Dr. W. T., 106 W. 2nd 
 Lenow, Dr. J. II., 100^ E. Markham 
 Lewis, Dr. J. F., 1424 W. 13th 
 Lindsev, Dr. R. W., 810 Main 
 McAlmont, Dr. I. J., 213 E. Sth 
 Miller, Dr. W. IT, 108 W. 7th 
 
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 Mills, Dr. Anna R., 620 Main 
 
 Nash, Dr. C E , 814 Main 
 
 Neal, Dr. D- B., 515 Main 
 
 Prather, Dr. D. J., 112 W. 2nd 
 
 Quinn, Dr. J. W., 717 Center 
 
 Robertson, Dr. J. J., n: W. 2nd 
 
 Scott, Dr. A. H., 323 E. Markham 
 
 Seaver, Dr. J. A., 502 Main 
 , Southall, Dr. J. H., 114 W. 2nd 
 
 Stark, Dr. L. R., 2nd and Main 
 
 St. John, Dr., 112 N. Cross 
 
 Taylor, Dr. W. H., 405 Broadway 
 
 Thompson, Dr. Wm., no W. 7th 
 
 Treadway, Dr. P. H., State and W. 7th 
 
 Washburn, Dr. T. D., 2106 Center 
 
 Waters, Dr. John, 103 Center 
 
 Watkins, Dr. C, 107 E. 5th 
 
 Weny, Dr. A., 902 Spring 
 
 Worcester, Dr. W. L., Insane Asylum 
 Planing Mills. 
 
 Fischer, C. J., Water and Arch 
 
 COOK, JOHN L. & CO., 420 W. Markham 
 
 Toors, R. L., State near 9th 
 Plumbers. 
 
 Ark. Pump and Pipe Co., 112 E. Markham 
 
 Peay, N. & Co., 511 Main 
 
 LITTLE ROCK PLUMBING CO., 119 
 
 E. 3d 
 
 WELLS & DUNGAN, 415 Main 
 Poultry Fanciers. 
 
 Dazette, Mrs. M. J., 1319 Rock 
 
 Drees, John, S14 W. 7th 
 
 Real Estate. 
 ADAMS, HOWARD, 209 W. 2nd 
 BALES, A. & CO., 2031 Main 
 BARTON, JAMES H., 215 W. 2nd 
 Bender, David F., 2122 Scott 
 Blackwood & England, 324 W. Markham 
 Bowman, H. A., 115 Center 
 BRADDOCK, J. S., 115 Center 
 Bragg, Richard, 305 E. 16th 
 Cleage, F. A., Jr., 219^ Main 
 Files, Hinton & Co., 319^ W. Markham 
 Fletcher, H. L., 206 W. Markham 
 Fletcher, ]. H., 711 W. 13th 
 Hillman, E. II. & Co., Allis block 
 [ohnson, Peyton, 205 W. 2d 
 Keith, Jas. W., 111 W. 4th 
 LAWRENCE, ISAAC, ii8i E. Markham 
 McCabe, M. D., 320 W. Markham 
 MALONEY, E. S-, 225 W. Markham 
 Martin & Thompson, 210 W. Markham 
 McCabe, R. D., 320 W. Markham 
 Meade, Geo II., 114 W. Markham 
 Parker & Cates, 104 E. Markham 
 Raleigh, P. & Co., 311 W. 2nd 
 REEVE, DAVID, 223 W. Markham 
 SAPPINGTON, G- W. cV Co., 110 W. 
 
 Markham 
 Steen, J. P., 1000 Main 
 
 WEST END LAND & IMPROVEMENT 
 CO., 209 W. 2nd 
 
 Williams, A. R , 1S22 W. 7th 
 WORTHEN, W. B & CO , 200 W. 
 
 Markham 
 Restaurants. 
 
 Barth, C G, t,^^ E. Markham 
 Billy's 5c Counter, 1202 W. Markham 
 Bolden, Emmett, 900 E. 2nd 
 Chalifour & Mahoney, 102 Cross 
 Coleman, L., 204^ E. Markham 
 Delmonico's, no W. 5th 
 Frank, Mattie, 911 E. 2nd 
 Frank's, 212 W. 5th 
 GLEASON'S RESTAURANT, 124 W. 
 
 Markham 
 Heim, Frank, 210 E. Markham 
 Hodge, John, 112 W. 4th 
 Knott, j\ W., 221 W. Markham 
 L. R. Lunch Room, Markham and Spring 
 Meckel, Mrs. Rosa, 121 E. 2nd 
 MIVELAZ' RESTAURANT, 117 W. 
 
 Markham 
 . Narkinsky, S., 112 W. 5th 
 New Orleans, 116 W. 5th 
 New York Restaurant, 220 E. Markham 
 Norfleet, R. L., 220 E. Markham 
 Sanderson, W. S., 1004 Main 
 Schmidtner & Langhammer, 1500 E 9th 
 Thieme, C, 1405 W. Markham 
 Wade, John A., 104 W. Markham 
 Williams, M. L., 502 E. 2nd 
 Wilson, Charles, 212 W. 5th 
 
 Rubber Stamps. 
 MOORE, A. G., 612 Main 
 
 Saddle and Harness Makers. 
 Gilmore, W. T. 403 Main 
 KIMBALL, C. O., 324 Main 
 Martin, Jas , 204 E. Markham 
 Wehr, Geo , 416 Louisiana 
 
 Sawsmiths. 
 
 Bechtel, Chris., 2nd and Louisiana 
 GILL, L. T., 521 E. Markham 
 
 Seeds. 
 
 Craig, E., Jr., & Co., 114 E. Markham 
 DOLBEER, C. H., 417 E. Markham 
 
 Sewer Pipe. 
 
 Denie, M. R., no N. Cumberland 
 
 Sewing Machines. 
 
 Singer Mtg. Co., 524 Main 
 Union Mfg. Co., 525 Main 
 WHEELER & WILSON, 612 Main 
 
 Soda Water Manufacturers. 
 Benson, J. M., 21st and Arch 
 Kerlee, L. H., 1017 Center 
 Zeisler, Wm., 413 E. 3rd 
 
 Surveyors. 
 
 Fishburne, Wm., 720 W. Markham 
 Martin, J. C, 620 Bishop 
 Taxidermist. 
 
 Colburn, A. E., 121 E. Markham 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 Tents and Awnings. 
 
 LITTLE ROCK TENT AND AWNING 
 CO., 1 08 E. Markham 
 Towel Supply Co. 
 
 Whitcomb, L. N., 1506 Main 
 Transfers. 
 
 Merchants' Transfer Co., 113 N. Main 
 
 WOODSMALL, W. H., 215 W. Markham 
 Trunks. 
 
 CARLAND, J. W., 409 Main. 
 Umbrellas. 
 
 Anthe, Mrs., 7th & Center 
 Undertakers. 
 
 Baer, F., 908 Main 
 
 Cook, James, 215 E. Markham 
 
 Cook & Jones, 706 Main 
 
 Tindall, W. H., 515 Main 
 
 Veterinary Surgeons. 
 James, A. E., Louisiana, near 3d 
 Rice, E. S., Louisiana near 3rd 
 
 Wagon Factory. 
 
 Schutte & Roesch, mouth of Worthen's 
 
 Bayou 
 Wagon Makers. 
 
 Berg, Wm., 213 W. 10th 
 Minzing, R. F., 1604 W. 10th 
 Murtha & Rankin, 300 Louisiana 
 
 Wagon Yards. 
 
 Branch & Mason, 520 Center 
 
 Finney's Wagon Yard, Ringo and 13th 
 
 Gillis, T. J., 711 W. 7th 
 
 Old Thompson Wagon Yard, Louisiana 
 
 near 3rd 
 Schader Wagon Yard, S22 W. 7th 
 
 Watchmakers and Jewelers. 
 Bernays, L. C, 116 Main 
 Cohen, Albert, 211 W. Markham 
 Harris Bros., 115 Main 
 Henniger, W., 417 Main 
 Sminck, W. A., 518 Main 
 Stifft, Chas. S., 120-122 Main 
 Zimmerman, J. V., 105 E. Markham 
 
 Water Company. 
 
 Home Water Co., 207 W. 2nd 
 
 Wood Yards. 
 
 Brinley, J. F., 12th and Center 
 Hughes, Patrick, 317 Scott 
 March, W. R., 9th and Gaines 
 Morris, Robert, 624 W. 9th 
 Nevin, Louis, near L. R. Oil Mill 
 Ogden, Joseph, 220 W. 2nd 
 Oliver & Baughman, 1001 Broadway 
 Phillips, J., Rock near nth 
 Scott, E., 1020 Spring 
 Smith, Robert, 14th and Center 
 Smith, Sanford, 823 Hanger 
 Sparks, Ann, 1606 Ringo 
 Stewart, G., 14th and Center 
 
 POLLOCK & GO., 
 
 114 MAIN STREET, LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 The Leading Shoe House 
 
 Exclusive Shoe Dealers, Carry a Full Stock in Gents' 
 and Ladies Shoes in all Widths, from A to EE. 
 
 Special Large Stock of Children's Shoes Always on Hand. 
 
 GEO. J. FISHER, 
 CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER 
 
 Estimates Furnished on Application. 
 1908 Rock Street, LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
bASTLY. 
 
 One institution which we would like to describe, did space permit, is the 
 Athletic Association, whose finely equipped "Boat House" is at the foot of Main 
 .street on the water's edge. What we need in this rapid age is muscular bodies, 
 and it is the design of the Club to develop them. 
 
 There are 200 members, besides 10 life members, and the officers are: Dr. 
 J. W. Beidelman, president; Thos. Lafferty, vice-president; H. C. Bateman, 
 second vice-president, and J. M. Dill, secretary and treasurer. The apartments 
 include — upstairs, a room for directors' meetings, billiard hall, ladies' reception 
 room, and complete gymnasium; and below, baths, rolling-pin alleys, bowling 
 alleys, and boat house supplied with twelve boats which belong to the Associa- 
 tion. Such organizations as this should be multiplied. 
 
 Little Rock is justly proud of her Fire Department. It is conceded to 
 have no superior in the South. There are five companies, with engine houses lo- 
 cated as follows: Defiance No. 1 (headquarters here and at City Hall) foot of 
 Louisiana; Pat Cleburne No. 1, Gaines between 4th and 5th; Pulaski No. 2, 
 T.Iain between nth and 12th; Torrent No. 4, Markham between Sherman and 
 Commerce; Union No. 5, 21st between Spring and Center. 
 
 The Department has 12 paid men, about 200 volunteers, and 17 horses. The 
 apparatus consists of three steam engines, three 4-wheel and two 2-wheel hose 
 (.arriages, and two hook-and-ladder trucks. The Gamewell Fire Alarm System 
 -was recently put in, with which the entire force can be quickly utilized in any part 
 of the city. M. W. Egan is chief and J. B. Cowpland secretary of our admirable 
 Fire Department. 
 
 The Medical College, described on pages 20 and 23, since the printing of 
 these pages has changed its location, the building having been purchased by the 
 Press Printing Company. The corps of able physicians who constitute its Faculty 
 have decided to build in a suburban part of the city a more commodious structure 
 that will be better adapted to the purposes of a medical college. Their design is 
 a noble one, and is being promptly seconded by our leading citizens. 
 
 In the youthful exuberance of our soul we declared in the historical sketch at 
 the beginning of this book that 'we should be mistaken if the U. S. census did not 
 give Little Rock 40,000 people.' But that prediction showed how little we know 
 about the government of our country. We still believe that Little Rock has not 
 far from that number of inhabitants, but haven't time to count 'em! 
 
 In conclusion we cannot refrain from thanking our printers and binders for 
 the excellent work they have done on The Guide. Every page of this book, from 
 the press of Tunnah & Pittard, is an eloquent advertisement of their work; 
 while of the binding it is sufficient to say that it was done by the Press Printing 
 Company. 
 
ii 4 
 
 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
INBEX T0 ILLUSTRATIONS. 
 
 Adams, Residence of John D. 70 
 
 Arkansas Carpet & Furniture Co 116 
 
 Arkansas School for the Blind 31 
 
 Bank of Commerce front cover 
 
 Barton, Residence of James H 30 
 
 Bates, Dr. Le Roy 25 
 
 Bird's-eye View of Little Rock 4 
 
 Blass & Co., Gus., Exterior of Store. 104 
 
 Board of Trade Building 76 
 
 Bourland, D.L. 91 
 
 Brown, Geo. R. 69 
 
 Capital Hotel 2 
 
 Christ Church (Episcopal) ' 38 
 
 Christian Church, First 41 
 
 Coleman's, Ed., Greenhouse 
 
 (Interior) SS 
 
 Court House, Pulaski Co. 56 
 
 Cumberland Presbyterian Church 60 
 
 Deaf Mute Institute 34 
 
 Depot, Little Rock Union 94 
 
 Dickinson Hardware Co. 87 
 
 Distant View of Little Rock 62 
 
 First Baptist Church 46 
 
 First National Bank 1 
 
 Fletcher, Col. John G. 77 
 
 Fones Brothers Hardware Co. 84,85 
 
 Fort Steele School 21 
 
 Page. 
 
 Foundry & Machine Shops, Little .... 
 
 Rock 80 
 
 German Lutheran Church 45 
 
 Gray Dry Goods Co., F. P. , 82 
 
 Gray, Frank P. S3 
 
 Insane Asylum 36 
 
 Jones Co., Dudley E. 116 
 
 Lafferty, John 89 
 
 Lincoln Ave., Distant View of 10 
 
 Lincoln Co., C. J. 86 
 
 Little Rock University 26 
 
 Maloney, E. S 98 
 
 Markham Street, Looking West 114 
 
 Medical College, (now Press Bldg.) 23 
 
 Methodist Block 46 
 
 Miller, Residence of Jas. R " 19 
 
 Mivelaz, Residence of L. L 51 
 
 Newton, Residence of Thos. W. 66 
 
 Philander Smith College 29 
 
 Roots, Col. Logan H 92 
 
 St. Andrew's Cathedral (Catholic).. 42 
 
 St. Mary's Academy 27 
 
 Straus, Residence of Gus 91 
 
 Summer Foliage on Scott Street 58 
 
 Thalheimer, B. S., Sale Stable 87 
 
 Thomas Manufacturing Co., Works Si 
 
 U. S. Government Building 54 
 
 Worthen, Residence of W. B 50 
 
n6 
 
 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 MACHINERY 
 
 ENGINES, 
 
 BOILERS, 
 
 FARM TOOLS. 
 
 MAKERS OF THE 
 
 SAILOR COTTON ELEVATOR 
 
 For Use in all Cotton Gin Houses. . 
 
 Send for Book. 
 
 DUDLEY E. JONES COMPANY, 
 
 413-415 E. Markham St., LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 L. RENARD, President. 
 
 S. J. BEAUCHAMP, Sec'y and Treas. 
 
 THE ARKANSAS 
 
 CABPET MS FUMTDRE 
 
 COMPANY. 
 
 "Wholesale and Retail 
 
 GARPRTS, 
 
 Furniture, Etc. 
 
 208 AND 210 MAIN STREET, 
 
 LITTLE ROGK, A] KANSAS 
 
General? Index. 
 
 Adams, Anna B 97 
 
 Adams, Maj. John D 37, 39 
 
 Allis, H. G ..17, 67 
 
 Anglo-Saxon Churchman 74 
 
 Arsenal, The Old 59 
 
 Asbury Church, M. E. South 47 
 
 Athletic Association 59, 113 
 
 Banking Business, Figures about the.. 75 
 
 Baptist, The Arkansas 73 
 
 Baptist Church, First 43 
 
 Baptist Church, Second 43 
 
 Barret, Rev. T. C, D. D 47 
 
 Base Ball Park , 50 
 
 Berry, A. P 71 
 
 Besse, Rev. Dr. C. B 46 
 
 Bettis, J. R 65-66 
 
 Blind, Arkansas School for the 
 
 r 5> 33-35> 59 
 
 B'Nai Israel Temple 39 
 
 Board of Trade 74—75 
 
 Boone, L. L S3 
 
 Bourland, D. L 47, 89 
 
 Brower, D. A... 6j 
 
 Brown, Geo. R 67 
 
 Business Directory, Classified 99-112 
 
 Capital Theater 59 
 
 Capitol. The State 55, 59 
 
 Carnahan, Rev. Wallace 25, 39, 74 
 
 Cemeteries, The 59 
 
 Chapman, Rev. Dr. M. B 20, 47 
 
 Christ Church Academy 25 
 
 Christ Church, Episcopal 13, 39 
 
 Christian Church, First 39 - 4 J 
 
 Christian Church of Little Rock 41 
 
 City Fuel Co 89 
 
 City of Roses, The (poem) 8 
 
 Clark, Allen W 73 
 
 Clark, W. A., D. D 73 
 
 Clarke, Prof. Francis D 35 
 
 Coleman, Ed. W S7-89 
 
 Commercial College 24 
 
 Congregational Church, Pilgrim 47 
 
 Cooper, Col. Henry M 53, 71, Si 
 
 Cotton Exchange 74 
 
 Cotton Receipts and Shipments 75 
 
 Court House, Pulaski County 55, 59 
 
 Cumberland Presbyterian Church 47 
 
 Day in Little Rock, A 59 
 
 Deaf Mute Institute 13, 35 
 
 Deaf Mute Optic 74 
 
 Democrat, The Arkansas 65-66 
 
 Dickinson, Hardware Co. 86— 87 
 
 Drives in City and Suburbs 57 
 
 Dye, Rev. Dr. John H 33 
 
 Ebenezer M. E. Church 46 
 
 Edgerton, R. A 20, 53, 82 
 
 Electric Street Railway 18 
 
 Female College, Arkansas 28 
 
 Finances, City and State 75 _ 77 
 
 Fire Department 113 
 
 First Church, M. E. South 46-47 
 
 Fletcher, Col. John G 35, 74, 79 
 
 Fones Bros. Hardware Co 84-85 
 
 Fones, D. G 20, 33, 84 
 
 Fones, James A 84 
 
 Forest and Farm 73 
 
 Gazette, the Arkansas 67 
 
 German Lutheran Church 43 
 
 German Lutheran School 25 
 
 Gray Dry Goods Co., F. P 82-S4 
 
 Gray, Frank P 82 
 
 Gray, James A S3 
 
 Glenwood Park 49, 59 
 
 Government Building, U. S 53 
 
 Growth of Population 1 1 
 
 Historical Sketch of Little Rock 9— 13 
 
 Hooper. P. 0'„ M. D 24, 35 
 
 Howerton, Rev. J. R 47 
 
 In and Around Little Rock 59 - 65 
 
 Insane Asylum iS, 35—37, 59 
 
 Iron Mountain Route 95~9^ 
 
 Jennings, R. G.,M. D 24 
 
 Johnston, J. M 71 
 
 Jones, John B iS 
 
 Kavanaugh, W. M 67 
 
 Kennedy, Chas. H 6^ 
 
 Lafferty, John S9 
 
 Lewis, Chas. H 71 
 
uS 
 
 Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 Page. 
 
 Library, The State 37 
 
 Lincoln Co., C. J 85-86 
 
 Little Rock & Memphis R. R 96 
 
 Little Rock as It Is To-day I 3 -I 5 
 
 Little Rock, Commercial Advantages 79 
 
 Little Rock Cooperage Co 81-82 
 
 Little Rock University 25 
 
 Main Street, M. E. Church 46 
 
 Mason, Rev. Thos., D. D 28 
 
 Masonic Trowel 74 
 
 Medical College 2 1-24, 113 
 
 Methodist, the Arkansas 7 I_ 73 
 
 Miller, Rev. Dr. A. B 43 
 
 Miller, James R .....17, 37 
 
 Mitchell, James 65 
 
 Moore, Rev. R. R ... 47 
 
 Mountain Park 50—53 
 
 O'Reilly, Rev. P. F 43 
 
 Our Reporter 74 
 
 Pace, Rev. J. K 43 
 
 Parham, Maj. R. H. 20,35,39 
 
 Peabody Public School 21 
 
 Penitentiary, The State 37? 59 
 
 Philander Smith College 28 
 
 Pierce, Bishop H. N 39 
 
 Pine Grove 49 
 
 Post, Evening -... 71 
 
 Presbyterian Church, First 47 
 
 Presbyterian Church, Second 47 
 
 Press, The Arkansas 71 
 
 Press Printing Company 67-71 
 
 Prospective Railroads to Little Rock 
 
 ■; 9 6 ~97 
 
 Public Schools 20—2 1 
 
 Pythian Advocate 74 
 
 Recent improvements in Little Rock 12 
 
 Reference Table 59—65 
 
 Register, The Arkansas State 71 
 
 Rightsell, Prof. J. R 20, 33 
 
 Robinson, Rev. W. M 47 
 
 Roots, Col. Logan H 82,92—93 
 
 Roots, Mrs. Logan H. 20 
 
 Rural and Workman 73 
 
 School Board 20 
 
 Schreiber, Dr. E. 20,25,39 
 
 Shelton, Rev. T. J 4*; 74 
 
 Snowden, Rev. D. H., D. D 47 
 
 Southern School Journal 74 
 
 St. Andrew's Cathedral, Catholic 
 
 v ■■ nA^AZ 
 
 St. Edward's Cathedral, German 
 
 Catholic 43 
 
 St. Mary's Academy 27-28 
 
 Staats-Zeitung, The Arkansas 73 
 
 Steamboats of Little Rock 97 
 
 Steel, Rev. W. A 47 
 
 Stone, Prof. M. A 24 
 
 Straus, Gus 91 
 
 Street Car System 17-18 
 
 Thalheimer, Ben. S. 87 
 
 Thomas Manufacturing Co. 79 _ §i 
 
 Tunnah & Pittard 113 
 
 Value of school property 20 
 
 Water Works System 79 
 
 West End Park 49~5° 
 
 Winfield Memorial Church 47 
 
 Wing & Co., D. R 79 
 
 Woman's Chronicle 73 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 LITTLE ROCK TENT AND AWNING GO., 
 
 WHOLESALE AWTD RETAIL. 
 
 Manufacturers of 
 
 TENTS, 
 PAULINS, 
 
 Wagon Covers, 
 
 -AND— 
 
 Cotton Picking Sacks, ll 
 
 Manufacturers' Agents 
 for 
 
 MS Fine Ruhtar Coats. 
 
 HOSE, 
 
 LADIES' GOSSAMERS, 
 
 Belting, Etc., 
 
 — AND— 
 
 TowerV'Fish Brand" Slickers 
 
 108 EAST MAHEHAM STREET. 
 
 W. H. FERGUSON, 
 
 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 
 
 CORN, OATS, BRAN, HAY, 
 
 Cotton Seed Meal, and Mill Feed of All Kinds. 
 
 PROMPT DELIVERY, WEIGHT AND QUALITY GUARANTEED. 
 
 CORNER FIFTH AXTE LOTJI^IAITA STREETS, 
 
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 TRAVELERS' HOME 
 
 MRS. M. PERRYMAN, Proprietor. 
 
 No. 120, Corner Cross and 
 Water Streets. 
 
 TWO BLOCKS FROM UNION DEPOT. 
 
 Carriage 
 Builder, 
 
 RATES, $1.00 PER DAY. 
 
 Street Cars Pass the Door. 
 LITTLE ROCK, ARH. 
 
 Good Wort 
 
 A SPECIALTY 
 
 AND 
 
 Wjl Satisfaction 
 
 l'!| Guaranteed. 
 
 M 
 
 208 W. Second St. 
 
Guide to Little Rock. 
 
 w:m. l. ftjintstoin, 
 
 fT\ T_JT re 
 
 MARBLE MAN OF ARKANSAS. 
 
 MONUMENTS 
 
 AND EVERYTHING IN THE 
 
 MARBLE AND STONE LINE 
 
 Headstones Prona $S.OO °CJp. 
 
 BUILDING WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. 
 
 Call or Write for Prices. Defies Competition. 
 
 4 605 and 607 Main Street, LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 HOWARD ADAMS, President. 
 
 GEO. R. BROWN, Secretary. 
 
 Parties wishing Choice Resident P.roperty can be accommodated by calling upon 
 either of the above named officers of this Company. 
 
 The property owned by the company is lo- 
 cated in the healthiest part of the city. The 
 Dummy Line runs through it, and the Capital 
 Street Railway is only three squares distant. 
 
 PURE WATER! 
 PURE 
 
 AIR! 
 
 Fine Growth of Forest Trees, 
 
 -^ttjtutef^tu r ry- ii,imii 
 
 pbNlots sold on easy payments. 
 
ARKANSAS 
 
 CONDENSED. 
 
 CALL iSJNTD SEE IT. 
 
 The Finest and Most Complete Collection of Specimens of the Mineral, 
 
 Agricultural and Horticultural Products of Arkansas is 
 
 to be found at the Land Office of the 
 
 Louis, Iron Mountain k Mm 
 
 —AND— 
 
 LITTLE ROCK & FORT SMITH RAILWAYS, 
 
 Opposite Union Depot, at west end of Street Railway, 
 
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 
 
 These Specimens Game from Lands Along the Lines of these Railroads. 
 
 A Central Country, having Towns, Churches, Schools Societies, United States 
 Mails, Telegraph and Good People ; with a Mild Climate, Rich Soils, Many 
 Crops, Good Water, Free Range, Fish and Game, Fine Timber, Rich Mines, 
 Choice Fruits on High and Low Lands, near Water Powers, Railroads and Good 
 Markets. Fruit, Wheat, Maize, Cotton and Tobacco flourish in the same Field. 
 
 Six Navigable Rivers Gross the Land Grant, 
 
 THIS DISTRICT IS UNSURPASSED IN AMERICA FOR A COMBINATION OF INDUSTRIAL ADVANTAGES. 
 COME AND SEE IT. 
 
 Those seeking a location will advance their best interests by going to see 
 
 these lands before deciding. 
 
 LOW FHICES ! EAST" TERMS! 
 
 Special Inducements to actual Settlers coming into tho State. For Pamphlets, Maps, etc., 
 call on or address 
 
 THOS. ESSEX, 
 
 Land Commfssioner, Union Depot, LITTLE ROCK, ARK.