Class Book- COPYRIGHT DEPOSIT ISTORIGAL -Descriptive JAndjStATISTICALs . 'J.M.Elstner i,Go. Publishers, Kansas Gity. fhin^ Qo,- Lies immediately west of the State line div KANSAS and MISSOURI, and contains v its limits THE KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS THE ARMOUR, FOWLER, KINGAN, SNA and MORRIS & BUTTS Packing House and the UNION PACIFIC. MISSOURI PAC and C. R. I. & P. R'y Shops. Has the only ELEVATED ROAD outside ofj SAFE IHYESTMENTS Fidelity Investment Co. y Capital § 100,0 James D.Husted. PRES'T. Thos.H. Rowland, secy& jtENDERSON CINCINNATI, --^ "KendeSIon e ,, oACMERT ISTORIGAL, 'Descriptive e;iNDjSTATISTICAL . an' '^.Elstner & Go . Publishers , Kansas Gity. T7T¥ -TJ rAH CJ O < o w w PREFACE. SHE greatness of the subject renders the task of portraying the progress, the present status and the future prospecfts of Kansas City both a pleasant and perplexing one. The pleasure arises from the fact that there is so much to be honestly said in praise of the city, and the perplexity results from the difficulty of doing entire justice to the subject. While the greater part of the information conveyed by this volume is the result of original inquiry, the author takes this occasion to acknowledge indebtedness for many valuable fadls to Cape. W. H. Mil- ler's excellent historical sketch of Kansas City contained in the History of Jackson County ; to the reports of the same gentleman as Secretary of the Commercial Exchange ; to the reports of Col. Theo. S. Case as Sec- retary of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Bureau, and to the press of the city. The compiler ventures to hope that the information contained in this book may be found of sufficient value to atone for any defedls it may have from a literary point of view. Kansas City, March, 1888. J. W. EEONARD. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1888, by .T. M. ELSTNER& Co., in the o^ce of Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C. CONTENTS. 9 Founding of the City j5 Years of Progress 21 Commercial Bodies 26 Transportation ^4 Merchants and Traders ^^ Produdtive Industries . . , 52 Banking and Finance ^5 Real Estate 50 The Building Record * ' ' g^ The Local Press ' ' " ' '_ ^o Municipal Fadls y^ The West Side 81 Social Fa6ts 89 Representative Houses 237 Index Prominent Illustrations. The National Agricultural Exposition Building "'.'.". 18 Kansas City Post Office 22 Exchange Building 27 Kansas City Union Depot . . 36 Jundlion of Main and Delaware Streets ' ^^ View from Bluff at Thirteenth Street 54 Nelson and Weller Building *'.'... 58 New York Life Insurance Building . 61 The Midland Hotel • • • • *'..... 64 Kansas City Times Building • • • • ".'.'.*.'.. 66 Kansas City Journal Building ^2 Kansas City Pumping Works and Reservoir • • • • ; . View of Elevated Railway, Ninth and Mulberry Streets ]]'.'".". 80 Grand Avenue and Ninth Street 84 The Warder Grand Opera House * gg American National Bank ' ^^^ Commonwealth Building FOUNDING OF THE CITY. FRONTIER DAYS- AND PIONEER EVENTS.— RISE AND ADVANCE OF KANSAS CITY. THERE is nothing in the aspect of the Kansas City ot to-day to recall antiquity or invite retrospeCl. All here is modern and progressive, and not a trace remains to indicate the fact of history that the busy streets, now vivified with commerce and industry and thoroughly repre- sentative of American push and vim, but recently formed an unconsidered portion of a vast and unbroken solitude. Yet all of this advanced devel- opment is'jbut the work ot a few years, and the city, as well as the fertile regions of the Great West of which it is the metropolis, has been evolved, within the memory of living men, from obscurity and the wilderness. Prior to the advent of the Caucasian races to this country, and even for centuries before European civilization knew that such a continent as America existed, races lived, contended and died out, to be replaced by their conquerors in all the regions now populated by thrifty communities and embracing the valleys of the Mississippi and the Missouri. But the connedlion of these primitive and nomadic tribes with present history is remote, and the interesting details which tradition has transmitted or science discovered in regard to these peoples, their personality, their pur- suits and their extincftion or migration, belong rather to the domain of ethnological research than to the province of the modern historiographer. FRENCH AND SPANISH RULE. Politically, the dominion over the section now embracing Kansas City within its limits fell first, after the arrival of the white races, into the hands of Spain, and then into those of France, but neither of these* powers made any important use of the territorj^ they had acquired, and few of the subjects either of the Spanish or French monarchs made thei: 9 Thk Industries op Kansas City. appearance in this part of the country prior to the purchase of I^ousiana, of which it formed a part, under the administration of President Jeffer- son. An occasional Jesuit priest may have ventured here in his zeal for the propaganda of the religion of the cross, and a few adventurous trap- pers and fur traders possibly braved the perils of the hostile wilderness, but there was nothing in the shape of permanent settlement, and no attempt to utilize .the vast natural resources of, or introduce civilized life into, this region, which was then regarded as a hopeless and irreclaimable wilderness. Missouri, as an integral part of the French Province of lyouisiana, had been partially settled by the followers of Pierre L/aclede lyiguest, who, with August Chouteau, his companion, and about thirty men, founded St. Louis in February, 1764; and although, six years later, the country was taken into formal possession by Spain, to which it had been ceded by Louis XV., the settlement at St. Louis and its vicinity remained French in population and everj^ essential feature up to the time of its recession to France in 1803, and the purchase of the entire Province of Louisiana by the United States later in the same year. Capt. Amos Sioddard took possession of St. Louis and Missouri March 10, 1804, on behalf of the United States, and soon after the territory thus acquired began to receive accessions to its population. The most western settle- ment prior to that time was the French one of Cote Sans Desseiu, now called Bakersville, on the Missouri River, in Callaway County, which was founded in 180 1. EARLY settlement. Missouri was organized as a Territory in Jul}', 1812, and admitted as a State by the Missouri Compromise bill, approved March 6, 1820, the State Constitution being adopted July 19, following. The territory em- braced in Jackson County had been successively a part of St. Louis, Howard and Cooper counties, under the Territorial government. In November, 1820, the county of Lillard was established, and its name was changed to Lafa^^ette County, February 16, 1825. By an act approved December 15, 1826, the county of Jackson was organized, and Kaw Township was established in May of the following 5'ear. Prior to this date there had been no permanent settlement in the township. Col. Daniel Morgan Boone, son of the famous Daniel Boone, was probably the first white man who had visited the territory' embraced within the limits of the township, he having trapped beavers here for several seasons prior to 1800. In 1821 a settlement was made bj^ French .fur traders under the leadership of Francois Choiiteau, of the distin- guished pioneer family of St. Louis, locating about three miles below what is now Kansas Citj^, in the bottoms opposite Randolph Bluff. The Thk Industries of Kansas City. . u colony represented the interests of the American Fur Company, in which the Chouteaus were largely interested, and the thirt}" men who came with M. Chouteau were voyageurs in the service of the company. The loca- tion was afterwards removed to Kansas Cit5^ and this was made a trading post for the fur trade of the trans-Missouri region, and formed the nucleus of a French settlement which existed and enjoyed a considerable amount of prosperity for about twenty-five 5'ears. The Rocky Mountain Fur Company, a rival organization to the American Fur Companj^ also did a considerable amount of business with the Indians in this region, and made the Kawsmouth settlement their point of debarkation. In 1829 an act was passed for the removal of the Indians to locations further west, and this removal stimulated settlement, and in 1833 Westport was founded and enjoyed a steady increase in popu- lation and importance. THE OVERLAND TRADE. The existence of old settled countries to the west, embraced in the territory belonging to Mexico, made a market for many commodities which American enterprise could not afford to neglecft. Under the monarchical rule of Spain a restricftive policy, which forbade commerce not san(5lioned by the royal government, formed a barrier to mercantile enterprise in this diredlion for many j^ears, but the vidlories of Iturbide leading to the establishment of the republic of Mexico in 1822, this em- bago was removed, and at once the attention of traders was attra(5led to the advantages to be derived from pushing an overland trade with Santa Fe and the other towns upon and bej'ond the Rio Bravo. Contemporary with the opening of this trade began a considerable traffic by steamboats on the Missouri River, and locations upon and near the river were natur- ally chosen as the entrepots of this great overland trafiic. Blue Mills, Fort Osage and Independence all had a large share of this business, and the latter, as the larger place, became the principal headquarters for outfitting the expeditions to Santa Fe and be3^ond, Blue^ Mills, six miles below, being the landing point for steamboats. Westport soon became a rival of Independence, and gained quite a share of the business, although the county seat retained the largest portion of it. For the first few years of the trade pack animals were used, but after three of four years' trial this mode of conveyance was found inadequate, and w^agons w^ere adopted. It was the desire of the Santa Fe traders and the Indian traders to secure a better landing than those at Blue Mills or Wayne City that led to the founding of Kansas City. The settlement of the Platte purchase, em- bracing a large territory north of the Missouri River, also aided the de- velopment of the trade of this se(5lion. Gabriel Prudhomme had settled upon the site of Kansas City, and upon it, at a point now embracing the 12 • The Industries op Kansas City. bank of the river from Grand avenue to Delaware street, was a natural rock landing, which was by general consent admitted to be the most eligible landing place on the river. The death of Gabriel Prudhomme led to court proceedings and the subsequent sale of the land, which was purchased by a company composed of William I^. Sublett, Moses G Wilson, John C. McCoy, Wilham Gillis, Fry P. McGee, Abraham Fonda," William M. Chick, Oliver Caldwell, George W. Tate, Jacob Ragan, William Collins, James Smart, Sanluel C. Owens and Russell Hicks. The sum paid for the tract was $4,220, and after the sale was consummated the town was at once surveyed and laid off into lots, the town being called Kansas. Some settlements were made, but litigation which fol- lowed retarded growth until all questions were settled and the legality of the title confirmed in 1846. The first efforts in the way of trade at the place were principally confined to barter with the Indians. In 1843 the decree of Santa Anna, President of Mexico, closing the ports of Northern Mexico against trade with the United States, led to an almost total sup- pression of that traffic, although the decree was rescinded in 1844. The town of Kansas had been important as a landing place for the Mexican traders, and several merchants of Westport removed to the town and established warehouses here in the years from 1840 to 1843. EARLY business VENTURES. In 1844 Kansas City made its first venture in the jobbing trade. Mr. H. M. Northrup, now the President of the Northrup Banking Company, in that 3'ear bought a, large stock of goods, with which he established a business with traders within a radius of two hundred miles, and his ven- ture was so successful that it proved an important facftor in building up the town. In 1843, and again in July, 1844, heavy floods visited the new settlement, and in the latter year the water rose higher than at any other period of its recorded hi.story, and a number of houses in the bottoms were swept away. In 1845 Mr. James H. McGee, (who, by the way, was the first Amer- ican settler of the place, having located here in 1828), made brick on his farm south of the then town, and built the first brick house ever put up in what is now Kansas City. In the same -year the Mexican trade was resumed, and the many advantages the town offered as a place for outfit- ting expeditions made it the headquarters of this trade, and gave to it an importance far greater than it had before enjoyed. THE FIRST BOOM. In 1846, the litigation over the title having been settled, the Town Company inaugurated sales of town lots, and on April 30th of that }ear Thb Industries of Kansas City. 13 127 lots and two entire blocks were disposed of at public sale, these lots bringing $8,643.62. The town experienced its first boom. The large Indian trade it had before enjoyed was supplemented by the Santa Fe trade ; and the preparations for the Mexican war gave an impetus to business in all the border towns. Although Kansas City had thrived, it had not yet reached to the importance enjoyed by Independence and Westport, and when the Cali- fornia gold excitement broke out in i849]the two latter towns profited more by it than did Kansas City. Yet the latter continued to grow, and in 1850 the town had about 750 inhabitants. In 1849 cholera visited the town and was fatal to the French and Belgian residents, and the next year another cholera scare, which did no damage here, caused an exodus of many settlers, but they all returned,. In 1850, however, the cholera appeared with greater^violence, and the] number of those who died, and the still larger one of those who deserted the town in consequence of the panic which ensued, reduced the population to about 300, and another visitation in 1852 also tended to retard the growth of the town. INCORPORATING THE CITY. February 22, 1853, a charter was procured for a city government which was organized in the spring following. W. S. Gregory was elected Mayor, but he served only a short time, and Dr. Johnson Lykins w^as eledled to succeed him, and was eledled for another term in the spring of 1854. Confidence was restored in these years by the failure of the cholera to reappear, and the steady increase in the Santa Fe trade brought reviving prosperity. The first newspaper, the Public Ledger, made its appearance in 1852, but it lived only a short time. The necessity of a local journal was felt by the people, and a company was organized in 1854 with the consequence that the Kansas City Enterprise made its first appearance in October. In 1857 the name was changed to the Journal of Commerce, and later to the Journal, which it still retains, the daily issue having been first pub- lished June 15, 1858. THE KANSAS-NEBRASKA BILLS. In the year 1853 began the controversy as to the bills for erecting Kansas and Nebraska into Territories, the struggle being upon the admission or prohibition of slavery in the proposed Territories. The Douglas bill for the admission of Kansas repealed the Missouri Compro- mise in so far as it related to Kansas, and provided that the people of the Territory should be left "perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their own way." The advocates of slavery on 14 The Industries of Kansas City. the one hand and the AboHtionists on the other determined that the new- population of the Territory should be in harmony with their views, and the Massachusetts Emigrant Aid Society and the New England Emigrant Aid Society were organized in the East for the purpose of filling Kansas with Anti-Slavery voters, while secret societies were formed in the Slave States to head off that movement. The large numbers of people thus brought to Kansas had a stimulating effedl upon the population ol Kansas Cit}^ although the business of the place was injured by the border troubles of those three years, which for a time paralyzed the Mexican trade, and made the adjoining country in Kansas the theatre of bloody strife. With the quieting of these troubles came returning prosperity and increase of business to Kansas City, and great improve- ments were made, while the population of the city grew largely so that in i860 there were 4,418 people in the city, to which McGee's addition had been annexed. GROWING INDUSTRIES. The real estate firm of Coates & Hood started a bank in 1856 which it carried on for several years, and in 1857 the firm of Northrup & Co. established itself in the banking business, continuing it until the firm was succeeded in 1864 by J. Q. Watkins & Co. A jobbing dry goods house was started in 1856, and the first telegraph line connecting Kansas City with the East was completed in December, 1857. The facilities of the city for reaching its trade territory were greatly increased by the establish- ment of stage lines to Fort Scott, Topeka, Leavenworth and other points. The facilities for the receipt of goods were improved upon the completion of the Missouri Pacific to Jefferson City and the establishment of a line of steamboats which brought the mails and freights to Kansas City. The number of additions to the original plat of the town, which had been made in 1857, led to the procurement of a new charter, extending the city limits, and in the following year the legislature still further enlarged the city. It has always been chara(5leristic of the people of Kansas City that they have maintained an abiding faith in her future and an exalted opinion of her advantages ; and during the five years preced- ing the outbreak of the War of the Rebellion a succession of efforts to secure railroads were made, all of which have since been built. THE WAR OF THE REBELLION. The clouds which gathered in the fall of i860 cast a deep shadow over Kansas City. Its population was divided in opinion as to the merits of the political conflidl then being fought out, and the animosities which had been engendered during the border troubles in regard to slaver)^ or The Industries of Kansas City. freedom in Kansas were much intensified. Partisan strife discouraged business adlivity, and although the Unionists triumphed in the election of R. T. Van Horn as Mayor, the Legislature had created a metropolitan police system and the Mayor was unable to control the police or preserve order; and at his request United States troops were sent to the city. Shortly after this there were several engagements between Unionists and Secessionists in the vicinity, and this state of affairs prevented much progress. Military protection of the city retained for it the control of the Santa Fe trade, which, however, was much reduced in proportions by the existence of the war. The subsidence of trouble between those of opposing political views led to a revival, in 1S63, of adlivity in the railroad projedls which had been interrupted by the strife, and an encouraging amount of work was done in that year and the next. In 1864, however, the advance of the Confederate forces under Gen. Sterling Price led to an uprising of secessionists, and a number of engagements occurred in Jackson county, Generals Curtis and Rosecrans, however, offered such resistance to Price that he was turned southward, and with the exception of some skirmishes with bushwhackers there was no more war in the vicinity. Much damage had, however, been done to the railroads, and with the exception of the Union Pacific, all work w^as stopped for a year. The net result of the disturbed state of public opinion in Kansas City during the war period was a loss in population and business. The comparative quiet reigning in Ueavenworth had tended to divert to that city much of the trade from Southern Kansas, New Mexico and Colorado which would have otherwise been concentrated here, and the number of inhabitants of the city had fallen off to between 3,000 and 4,000 people. The close of the war was marked by earnest efforts on the part of the press and leading citizens to repair the damage that had been done to the city and to stimulate enterprises looking to the utilization of its natural advantages ; and these endeavors opened a new era in which progress has been the pervading feature and in which the Kansas City of to-day, eclipsing all previous records of urban development, has been built up to its recognized place as the Gate City of the Great West. YEARS OF PROGRESS THE RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF KANSAS CITY SINCE THE CLOSE OF THE WAR. THE war ended, the railroad projecfts which had languished during the period of strife were revived. It was realized by the leading business men of the city that natural advantages are not of themselves sufficient to build up a town to prosperity, but that these must be sup- plemented b)^ energy and enterprise in their utilization. Unity of adlion secured for the railroad enterprises of the city the aid .of franchises and valuable concessions, and the Missouri Pacific was completed and opened for business in September, 1866. In the following year statistics compiled by order of the city council showed that the population was 15,064; that 768 buildings had been ereAed during 1866 at a total cost of $2,166,500, and that the total trade of that year, in all lines, amounted in value to $33,006,827. The railroads then in operation were the Missouri Pacific, the Union Pacific, Eastern Division, and the Missouri River Railroad, connecfting the cit}- with Leavenworth, and which was afterward absorbed into the Missouri Pacific system. Railroad building progressed after that more rapidl}', and in 1869 there were seven railroads in operation. The Board of Trade was organized in that year and gave valuable aid to the many important improvements inaugurated. The growth of the city was phenomenal, and its population by the census of 1870 amounted to 32,286 souls, an increase in ten years of 27,872, the largest proportion of increase ever shown by the census returns in any city. PUBLIC ENTERPRISES. A number of street railroads were built in 1870 and the 3'ears follow- ing, and during the same period the educational system which had been established in 1866 was put upon a solid basis. In 1871 the agitation of the press for the establishment of an annual Industrial Exposition led to the organization of a company for that purpose, and the buildings were eredled and the first exposition was held in October of that 5'ear. 16 The Industries of Kansas City. 19 The progress of the city continued until 1S73, when the panic, which disturbed the entire countr>^ caused a depression in Kansas City which led to a cessation of improvemen.ts and a decrease in population. The years 1874 and 1875 saw no improvement, and it was not until the autumn of 1876 that the tide of population began to again flow in the direction of Kansas City, and the houses which had been deserted to find occupants. The years from 1870 to 1877 were those in which the cattle business of Kansas City was built up, and the packing business, which is now so important a branch of industry in this city, was placed upon a firm basis. The grain trade was also largely developed in those years, the first elevator having been built in 1871; and two others were built in the spring of 1874. By the year 1877 Kansas City had fairly recovered from the efifedls ot the panic of 1873 and had resumed her progressive attitude. New railroad enterprises were pushed and projedts looking to the material advancement of the city met with encouragement. This prosperity was somwhat retarded, however, by the bank failures of the following year. In 1880 the city, in spite of the depressions which had occurred during that period, showed great accessions to her population, which had increased from 32,286 in 1870 to 55,813 by the census of 1880. Since that time an era of improvement has set in which eclipses all previous records in regard to the growth of cities. Not even Chicago, that young giant of the Northwestern lake region, ever experienced a growth to be compared with what has been accomplished in Kansas City in the past eight years. The population has more than trebled, and the means and instrumentalities for the promotion of the material interests of the city are multiplying day by day. ELEMENTS OF PROSPERITY. The causes contributing to these gratifying results are many, and of a permanent characfler. The growth of this city has been no greater than that of the vast and fertile region of which it is the metropolis. By steps of natural progression one cause of prosperity has created others : the populating of the agricultural region and the development of its natural resources stimulated urban growth and the building up of the city to the position of leadership as a base of supplies. This commercial supremacy attra(5ted manufacftures, and the vast* productive industries centered here are proving a magnet which is inducing a still further augmentation of the population of the city. For several years this growth has been going on, and year after 3-ear those who have been predidling the collapse of Kansas City's boom have been confronted with figures which show that the prosperity which they predicted would soon close with a crash holds on and gathers increased strength and solidity. 20 The Industries of Kansas City. The capital seeking investment in Kansas Cit}" is not the money of reckless or deluded speculators, but is contributed b}^ conservative and far-seeing men who have carefull}" investigated the situation and have convinced themselves of the fadl that greater returns can be realized from judicious investments here than from an}^ other source of safe revenue. The advance in the prices of Kansas Cit}" realty is not more marked than the increase in the number and diversification of her industries, the improvement of her facilities for transacting business in all lines, or the speed with which she is surrounding herself with agencies for promoting the comfort, the health and the convenience of her citizens- EVIDENCES OF PERMANENT GROWTH. Bver}^ improvement undertaken in Kansas City is metropolitan in its charadler. The business blocks ereCled are, many of them, palatial stru(5lures, which would be considered valuable accessions to the Board of Trade distri(5l of Chicago or the business center of New York. Man}^ ot these will be noted in a later portion of this work, and some of them are shown in its illustrations. The cable railways and the elevated road afford means of urban and suburban transit surpassed iDy none and equaled by few of the great and populous cities of the Union. All these things evidence the appreciation by the citizens of Kansas Cit}^ and the capitalists who have invested in it of the permanency of its prosperity and their faith in its future growth. The phenomenal rapidity of the development of Kansas City is due to no merely fanciful causes, but has resulted in a natural way from her matchless position as the center of a vast territory, which is utilizing its material resources at a rapid rate, and the concentration at this point of radiating transportation systems,1which pour into the lap of her com- merce the products of the farms of Western Missouri, of Kansas and Colorado, and make direcfth^ tributary to her trade the most prolific agri- cultural region of the West. The increase in the packing industry, the accession of large and important manufacfturing industries and the con- stant expansion of the territory covered b}^ our jobbers and wholesalers all testify to the fa6t that the point of location for the metropolis of the Southwest has been found here in Kansas City. It was inevitable that some commercial and manufauring cendtter of this vast and fertile region would at some time spring into being, and the concentration in this city of the larger enterprises has settled the question of locality and rendered certain the prospedl that at no distant day Kansas City will reach to proportions the magnitude of which will make the growth of which she now fairly boasts seem small by comparison. COMMERCIAL BODIES ASSOCIATIONS OF MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS IN AID OF BUSINESS INTERESTS. IN every large commercial center, when the volume of its business becomes of sufficient proportions to create competition, or to call for the establishment of -general rules to govern the commercial condu(5l of merchants and manufadlurers in their dealings with each other, the trade or the public, associations for mutual benefit and protection become an imperative necessity and a requisite to advancement. These commer- cial bodies perform an important part in securing uniformity of usage and propriet)' of business condudl, and when properly condudted, contribute in no small degree to the increase of trade and to the general promotion of the material interests of the city in which they are located. The business men of Kansas City have not failed to see the advantages of organizations of this charadler, and a number of prominent associa- tions directly conne(5led with the industries of produdtion or distribution have been organized and now exist in the city. The history of such organizations in Kansas City is not unlike that of similar combinations elsewhere, the earl}- attempts to inaugurate them having proved only temporarily successful, and a number of organizations having existed prior to these which now, by their strength, give assurance of permanent usefulness. Commercial Exchange. — A body known as the Board of Trade existed as early as 1S69, and in its day did a large amount of valuable work in aiding the cit)^ in the procurement of greater transportation facilities and in other material ways, but this body had but few of the features of the Exchange, and after a short existence, while the organization was kept up, it was not very acftive. In 1870 a Produce Exchange was organized for the purpose of maintaining a medium for the sale of country produce, but this, like the Board of Trade, soon became inadtive. The Industries of Kansas City. In 1872 the Board of Trade and the Produce Exchange united, and the new organization was maintained until 1876, during which time it aided in securing the extension of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad to Kansas City, and other important enterprises. In 1873 Mr. W. H. Miller was chosen Secretary of the organization, an office which he has filled ever EXCHANGE BUILDING. ever since with skill and efficiency. In 1876 the growing importance of the grain market led those engaged in the grain business to desire a reorganization of the Board, so as to better subserve the ends of trade, and as a result a fund was secured for the ereclion of the Exchange Building at the corner ot Fifth and Delaware streets, and the methods of trading were greatly improved. The grain market was moved to this The Industries of Kansas City. 23 building in 1877, and has since occupied it, but is soon to remove into the new and elegant strudlure eredted for its use at the corner of Eighth and Wyandotte streets, running through to Central street. The ownership of the building is vested in the Exchange Building Association, composed of members of the Board of Trade, who accepted stock in the new organization in lieu of their membership in the Board of Trade. In the reorganization the Commercial Exchange was divided into two depart- ments, one of which is the Board of Trade, and the other the Board of Transportation, both of which are subjedl to the control of the Exchange Building Association, but each enjoying an exclusive jurisdi(5lion in its own affairs. The Commercial Exchange, as it is now legally designated, has a large membership, and is equipped with all the aids to the trans- adlion of business usually enjoyed by bodies of that chara(5ler in the larger cities of the country. It is an adlive body and contributes in an important degree to the growth and prosperity of commerce in Kansas Cit}^ The ofl&cers of the Exchange for the 3'ear 1887-S are Edward H. Allen, President; H. M. Holden, First Vice President; H. M. Kirkpatrick, Second Vice President; W. H. Miller, Secretary; W. H. Winants, Treasurer. Board of Directors : Edward H. Allen, H. M. Kirkpatrick, J. P. Campbell, A. R. French, L. E. Irwin, W. H. Winants, H. M. Holden, J. S. Chick, J. K. Davidson, E. D. Fisher, H. J. Eatshaw, Thomas A. Wright and Ed. H. Webster. In addition to these officers a number of committees are appointed', having charge of the various subjedls coming within the jurisdidlion and purposes of the Exchange. Merchants' and Manufacturers' Bureau.— The rapid growth of Kansas City has attracfted a large number of business enterprises, and a disposition has been shown upon the part of the capitalists of Eastern and other cities to make investments in various kinds of business in this city. It was to encourage this feeling of confidence, and to give intelligent direcftion to the progress of the city, that the Merchants' and Manufadlurers' Bureau was organized, November 27th, 1886, beginning operations a few weeks later. The objedls of the Bureau are to aid with information all persons interested in Kansas City, to answer communica- tions relating to the advantages and facilities of the cit}' and to aid in every intelligent way in improving the opportunities of the city for growth in every useful direcflion. The wisdom of the members in forming this bureau has been evidenced bj- results, the organization having proven of great importance in accomplishing the ends of the association. It has prepared and distributed man}^ thousands of pamphlets, circulars, bulle- tins and maps, principally throughout the Eastern and Middle States, has received and attended to a large number of written and personal applica- tions for information, assistance, co-operation, etc., from merchants and manufadlurers in other localities, and has formed a channel of communi- 24 The Industries op Kansas City. cation between those who visit the city for business purposes and real estate owners, capitalists, other manufadturers, etc. Through the agency of this bureau a large number of manufadturing enterprises, many ot them of heavy capital and not a few of them engaged in lines which before had no representatives in the city, have been induced to -come here and locate, thus adding by their trade and producfts millions of dollars to the aggregate of the city's business, and giving profitable and steady employment to a large number of working people. The membership of the Bureau is composed of a large number of the leading merchants, manufadturers and capitalists of the cit}^ and the officers of the organiza- tion now are: E. ly. Martin, President; Theo. S. Case, First Vice President; A. M. Sadler, Second Vice President; George W. Warder, Third Vice President; Matt H. Crawford, Secretary; and A. A. Whipple, Treasurer. Real Estate and Stock Exchange. — The great activity in the real estate business in Kansas City has attracted here a large number of business men, who have engaged either on their own account or as agents in the transadtion of real estate business. The volume of this busi- ness in the city being so large, there were, of course, attrac1:ed among others some persons who did business in an irregular way, and upon methods which were calculated to bring reproach upon the pursuit. In order to regulate the business and to inaugurate and maintain uniform rules of dealing, the Real Estate and Stock Exchange was organized and incorpo- rated May 17, 1886. The membership of the Exchange is large and its management efficient, and since its organization it has steadily endeavored to fairlj- carry out the objecfts for which it was organized, and which are declared by its charter to be: " To secure uniform rates of brokerage in real estate transactions ; to protect the business from the encroachments of unlicensed and unauthorized persons who profess to to adl as real estate brokers ; to maintain principles of honesty and fair dealing in the operations of licensed real estate brokers ; to stimulate greater adlivity in real estate, by joint effort in efife(5ting sales and transactions, rather than by scattered, individual work ; to discourage and prevent the unfair division of the broker's commissions by persons not in the business, who have no real claim upon him for a share of his living ; to establish and maintain the calling of the real estate broker in a position of dignity and responsibility in the community, to initiate measures to place it upon a foundation of influence and permanence, and to provide for the erecftion of a suitable building for a real estate exchange ; and to devise, encourage and foster schemes of public improvement and benefit to the city at large." The present officers of the Exchange are Theodore S. Case, President; E. M. Wright, Vice President; W. V. Eippincott, Jr., Secretary; A. A. Whipple, Treasurer; S. E. Swanson, Assistant Secretary. Thk Industries op Kansas City. 25 Directors: Theodore S. Case, R. H. Cannon, E. H. Phelps, C. W. Whitehead, Bernard Donnelh", W. V. Lippincott, Jr., E. E. Browne, A. A. Whipple, E. M. Wright, George F. Winter, George Law, W. E. Winner and M. F. Simmons. The Fruit and Produce Exchange.— Another association of importance in connecftion with the business interests of Kansas City is The Fruit and Produce Exchange, which was organized in 1886. The objecfts of the association are declared by the constitution of the Ex- change to be "to secure more intimate relations between members of the Exchange; to increase their means of intercourse; to define, by mutual agreement, and aid in enforcing, just and equitable rules and principles which should govern their conduct in business affairs ; to obtain and im- part information relating to their interests, and in general to secure the advantages which experience has shown to result from organized, syste- matic effort for the mutual benefit of related interests." These objects have been well subserved by the organization, which has proven an im- portant medium for promoting favorable relations between the members^ and of the members with their patrons. The membership comprises over a hundred of the leading fruit and produce commission men of the city, and the ofiicers for the year ending May, 1888, are as follows: President, Geo. B. Cloon; First Vice-President, J. E. Vanneman; Second Vice-Pres- ident, Frank O. Howard; Secretary, Albion P. Pease; Treasurer, B. F. Coombs. Diredlors: J. P. Loomas, I. D. Clapp, Will K. Reeme, H. E. Nicol, B. M. Tanner, and F. H. Goss. Builders' and Traders' Exchange.— The large amount of build- ing continually going on in Kansas City has made it an important center of industry in the building trade and kindred lines, and in order to pro- mote their interests and to secure uniformity of adtion, the Builders' and Traders' Exchange was organized. It has proven an efficient medium for promoting the interests of the trade, and has grown steadily' in member- ship and influence. The ofiices of the Exchange are located at 521 Del- aware street, and its officers are as follows: B. F. Swain, President; H. H. Stukenberg, Vice-President ; C. W. Fairman, Second Vice Presi- dent; C. E. McDonald, Secretary; D. W. Campbell, Treasurer. Direc- tors: Jno. E. Mink, M. H. McCue, P. J. Payton, William W. Taylor, M. R. Grant, L. B. Cross, W. A. Wilson, George Dugan, Peter Guinan, and Jacob Welch. TRANSPORTATION. RAILROAD ROUTES ACTING AS FEEDERS TO THE COMMERCE OF KANSAS CITY. \ I NPRECEDENTED as has been the growth of Kansas City in' every L I important element of material prosperity-, it is certain that no fadlor has been more potent in contributing to the gratifying results now apparent, than the concentration here of all the important trunk lines of the Southwest. Fifty years ago, at the time of the first founding of the village which has now expanded to such imposing proportions, the mov- ing cause of its proje(5lion was the fadt that the site chosen afforded the most available spot for a terminus of the Santa Fe trail, over which a traffic, large for those days, was carried on by the use of slow but hardy oxen. The Kansas City of to-day is not more in advance of the town of Kansas of 1838 than is the means of transportation now afforded for reaching not only the other end of the "Santa Fe trail " in New Mexico, but all the populous and thriving country which has replaced the wild- erness through which the trail passed, to the slow and tedious methods of traffic which prevailed at the beginning of Kansas City's half century of existence. In the case of Kansas City, geographical advantage was supplemented by the progrt ssiveness of citizens who realized the grand possibilities for commercial supremacy offered by the incomparable location of the city. From an early period in the history of the town the efforts of its business population have been unceasing to utilize the advantages of location and surroundings which made it the most eligible site for a metropolis of the Southwest. Even in ante-bellum days vigorous steps were taken to secure a railroad conne(5tion with the East, and from that time on no oppor- tunity has been lost which offered a possibility of the lengthening of the channels of her trade. Sanguine of the future as the earlier citizens of the cit)' were, even the most hopeful of them could not have pidlured in prophetic hues the 26 The Industries of Kansas City. 27 brightness which has actually been realized in this semi-centennial year of the Midland City. Central to all the leading Western railway systems, the results so far achieved are grand indeed : and yet the near future opens a prospecl of a still more complete centralization of railway facilities at this point. KANSAS CITY UXIOX DEPOT. The Missouri Pacific Railway. — This read, which was the first one complete d to Kansas City, has been an important factor in the devel- opment of its commercial resources. The company has added, from time to time, to its s^-stem b}- taking in other lines, and now with its leased and operated lines, has nearly ^even thousand miles of railway in operation in Missouri. Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, Indian Territory, Colorado and Ne- braska, and gives Kansas City connection with these, and by connecting lines with the Eastern roads at St. Louis, and on the West w-ith roads reach- ing Old and Xew Mexico, Arizona and the Pacific Coast. Included under the Missouri Pacific management are the Missouri Pacific proper, the Miss- ouri, Kansas & Texas, and the St. Louis, Iron Mountains & Southern rail- roads, with a number of branches and leased lines connected with each of these. From Kansas City as a radiating point, it has lines to Leavenworth. Atchison, St. Jo.seph and Omaha on the North, to Fort Scott, Parsons, Carthage, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Galveston on the South : Sedalia, Jefferson City. Boonville and St. Louis on the East, and Wichita. 28 The Industries of Kansas City. Winfield, Pueblo Springs and Denver on the West. A recent addition to this system which is important to Kansas City is the Pueblo line, con- nected bv the Paola branch with Kansas City. This branch, fifty miles in lenoth from this city to Paola. Kas., with its western connecling branches, forms the shortest route to Pueblo, Col. The total mileage of the Missouri Pacific sj'stem, with its leased and operated railway's, Januarj- ist. 1 888. was 6.944 miles, an increase of 1.407 miles during 18S7. part of which was acquired by building and part by consolidation. Important additions will be made to the system during 1888. In the completeness of its arrangements for freight and passenger traffic, the management of this vast svstem is fully abreast with the times, and the complete identification of this road with the growth and import mce of Kansas City, gives it a leaoing place among the transportation facilities oi the Gate City. Its lines East. West and South constitute three important channels of com- munication between Kansas City and its sources of supply and trade ter- ritor\\ Union Pacific Railroad.— This road is the most important con- nec"ting link between the Atlantic and Pacific railroad systems, and its various divisions act as feeders to aU the railroad lines of the countr}-, East and West. The part of this system which contributes most direclly to the commerce of Kansas City is the Kansas division, with main lines and branches in Kansas and Colorado aggregating 1,205 miles. Much attention has been paid during the past year to impro\-ing the tracks and bridges on this system, and they are now in first-class condition. The Western end of this road, hitherto sparsely settled, is receiving rapid ac- cessions of population ; and settlements which a few years ago could count their citizens by dozens are now thri\-ing towns of 2,000 to 5,000 people. In its facilities for passenger travel between Kansas City and Denver this route offers unsurpassed inducements in speed and comfort. The counties of Wyandotte. Leavenworth, Atchison. Jefferson. Pottawat- tomie. Douglas and Osage, in Kansas, traversed by this route, form important portions of a territor3' directly tributary-, in a commercial way, to Kansas City, and beyond that the road affords direct communication with San Francisco. Cal.. Portland. Ore., and prominent points in Ne- braska. Colorado and Utah. The present management of the road is fully appreciative of the importance of Kansas City as a central point, and has made many recent improvements, notable among which is a reduction of the running time between the Missouri River and the Pacific Coast by seventeen hours. The main line of this division, between Kansas City and Denver, is a favorite with the traveling public, and desen-edly so, as its fast time and arrangements for the convenience of passengers offer attractions to travelers not excelled by any line in the countrs-. The business of the road shows a steady and marked increase, which will con- The Industries of Kansas City. 2q tinue. as there is no part of the West which is more rapidly attracting population or offers greater opportunities for profitable investment than that traversed by the Union Pacific. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad. — The aggressive policy pursued b}* this company and the vast additions it his made by constnic'tion and consohdation have made it one of the most important systems in the West, comprising, as it now does, an aggregate of 6.817.62 miles of road. The great amount of territory- tributary- to the trade of Kansas City penetrated by this route renders it a factor of supreme im- portance in building up the comtnercial and manufacturing interests ot the city. Among its recent acquisitions that of the Gulf. Colorado & Santa Fe Railway- of Texas is one of the most important, affording an additional connection with the Gulf shipping trade at Galveston and traversing one of the most fruitful and populous portions of the Lone Star State. Other lines and connec"tions place Kansas Cits* in direct com- munication with a large scope of trade countiy in Kansas. Colorado. Xew Mexico. Arizona and Old Mexico. The activity of this road in adding to its connec"tions is remarkable, and in 1887 it built more miles ot railway than any other company, the total construc~tion for the year amounting to 1,368.7 miles, including a direct line fi-om Kansas Cit>- to Chicago, ] ] j miles in length and shorter by forty-four miles than any other route. The equipment being built for this road is one of the finest ever made, and the time between Chicago and Kansas City will be reduced from the fifteen hours consumed in the trip by existing lines to twelve hours. The company has further plans for the extension of its system which will add still more to the facihties of Kansas Cit\' for trade with the West. The Gulf Route.— Comprising the Kansas Cit\-. Fort Scott & Gtilf, Kansas City. Springfield & Memphis, Kansas Cit\-. CUnton & Springfield, and Kansas Cit\' Memphis & Birmingham railroads, is. as may be in- ferred, one of Kansas City's chief trade arteries. The fertile territon.- trib- utary to this lie e in Kansas and Missotrri is particularly desirable territory for the Kansas CitA" jobbing trade : ships large quantities of the various cereals and contributes materially to Kansas Cit\"'s abihty to demonstrate her superior position as a stock market and packing center. With large and rich veins of coal along its lines in Kansas and Missouri, inexhaustible forests of hard woods in Southern Missouri and the wonderful iron section recently opened by the line to Birmingham. Ala., the Gulf route will pro- bably be the principal fac~tor in the development of Kansas Cit\-'s already rapidly increasing manufacturing interests. The completion of the Bir- mingham line not only opens up a through passenger line to Florida and all principal Southern cities, but gives Kansas Cit\- merchants a direcl throug-h Hue to the Southern Atlantic cites, which will doubtless have 30 The Industries of Kansas City. great bearing on the question of Kansas City's commercial supremacy and may revolutionize present arrangements for exports and imports through one or two expensive ports only. Through cars are run from Kansas City to Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Bristol, Tenn. ; Birming- ham, Ala. ; Atlanta, Ga., and ISTevv Orleans, La. Direcfb connexions are afforded both passengers and freight for Texas points, via either Nichols or Jonesboio. The lines comprising the Gulf Route are as follows : Main line, Kansas City to Birmingham, Ala., via Fort Scott, Springfield and Memphis; Clinton line, Olathe, Kas., to Ash Grove, Mo., via Harrison- ville and Clinton; Rich Hill Branch, Miami, Kas., to Rich Hill and Car- bon Center, Mo. ; Joplin Division, Fort Scott to Joplin and Webb City, Mo. ; Cherryvale Division, Arcadia, Kas., to Cherryvale, Kas., via Pitts- burg and Parsons. ; Current River line, from Willow Springs, Mo., through the rich pineries of southern Shannon County, to Van Buren and Lee, Mo. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway.— The Great Rock Is- land was the first among Western railways to project, build, equip and operate a line from Chicago to the Mississippi River, and the first to span that stream with a bridge for the uses of its increasing traffic. Its first ex- cursion train reached Rock Island in 1854, and from that time to the present it has held a prominent place among the leading Western roads. In 1871 its Southwestern division, diverging from its main line at Daven- port, la., to Kansas City, was completed. This road in the solidity of its track, and the perfecftion of its equipment is not surpassed in the country, and over its Kansas City division, including also St. Joseph, Leavenworth and Atchison as its terminal points, two splendid passenger trains run daih' to and from Chicago, making prompt time betw^een points of departure and destination. These trains have all the latest appliances and improvements which can add to the safety, comfort and luxurious enjoyment of passen- gers, the reclining chair cars, Pullman palace sleepers and dining cars be- ing as elegant as were ever placed on wheels. This division traverses some of the oldest richest and most attradlive portions of Illinois, Iowa and Missouri, and passes through most of the largest and most important cities in those States. A popular line for Kansas City people going North and Northwest to Minneapolis, St. Paul and intermediate pointf , as well as to Spirit Lake, Pipestone, Sioux Falls, Emmetsburg, Watertown in East Central Dakota, is the famous "Albert Lea" route, ovtr which reclining chair cars and Pullman sleeping and buffet cars are run through from Kansas City to the points named. Within the past year the compan}- has opened nearly 1,200 miles of road, all well built, and it is proposed by this progressive company to add still further to its connections and thus add substantially to the benefits it already confers on the trade of Kansas City. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy.— Another of the great Western railroad systems is that controlled by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy The Industries of Kansas City. Railroad Company, which, with its leased and operated lines, has 5,756.6 miles of steel track in use, reaching nearly all important points between Chicago and Denver. This system comprises the Chicago, Burlington & Quinc}^ proper, 2,063.3 miles ; the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad, 296 miles: the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad, 271 miles; the St. Louis, Kansas «S: Northwestern Railway, 263.3 miles ; the Chicago, Burlington & Kansas City Railway, 220 miles; the Burlington & Missouri Railroad, 1,941 miles; the Council Bluffs and Northern Railroad, 361 miles; the Chicago & Iowa Railroad, 120 miles; Hannibal & Southern Railroad, 96 miles, and the Burlington, Western & Northwestern Railroad, 125 miles. This route carries the fast mail west of Chicago, and its road- bed and equipments are without a superior among the railroad systems of the country. Of the lines above enumerated, the Hannibal & St. Joseph and the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs are the divisions b}^ which Kansas City is connecled with this great system. These lines are large contributors to the commerce of Kansas City and form important iaclors in her facilities for freight and passenger transportation. Chicago & Alton. — This road operates a direcft line between Chicago and Kan.sas City 526 miles in length, and has branches reaching St. Louis and other important points in Missouri and Illinois, making a total of 848.98 miles operated. The road has always been noted for the completeness of its equipment, and was the first to introduce free reclin- ing chair cars on its trains. The track of the road is at all times kept in first class condition, and the route has been, and is, a favorite one with the traveling public, as a consequence of the constant endeavor of the com- pan}'- to furnish everything that can contribute to the comfort and con- venience of the passengers. With the two leading and most progressive cities of the West as its termini, it does a large and steadily increasing business, and is an important inlet and outlet for much of the commerce of Kansas City. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul.— The most important acqui- sition of railroad facilities to Kansas Cit}' in the recent past, is the com- pletion of a connedtion with the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul sy.stem, covering about 6,000 miles of important territory, and opening about half of this to the trade of Kansas City. The connecting link is the road between Ottumwa, la., and this city, a distance of 209 miles. Work was begun on this line in Oclober, 1886, and it was completed in December, 1887, this construction including the spanning of the Missouri River at Randolph Point, one mile ea.st of the city, with a substantial and hand- some iron and steel bridge costing $1,200,000. The companj- has its principal yards at Coburg, on the Blue River, east of the city, where its extensive machine shops will also be located, and it also has large yards at Armourdale. A large and handsome depot on Twenty-second or 32 Tu^ Industriks of Kansas City. Twenty-third streets, which will probably be used as a Union Depot by this and other roads, is also projedled by this company. The permanent and valuable investments made by this corporation in Kansas City are another evidence of the favorable view taken by the leading capitalists ot the country of the future of this city as a center of produdlion and dis- tribution. The Wabash Western.— Notwithstanding the legal complica- tions of the Wabash system, it still remains an important adjundl to the trade and production of the Midland City, and although no additional mileage has been added during the past two or three years, the track and equipment has been kept in first-class condition, and the road does a large amount of business. The Wabash Western Railway Company' operates that portion of the old Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railway west of the Mississippi, between St. lyouis and Kansas City, Des Moines and Council Bluffs ; and east of the Mississippi, between Detroit and Logansport, and between Indianapolis and Michigan City. An important adlion of this company, which adds materially to Kansas City's business, is the location at Randolph Point of its car and machine shops ; giving employment to about 300 men, and the building in this city of a large and handsome freight depot. Kansas City, Wyandotte & Northwestern.— This road, which is emphatically a home enterprise, being controlled by Kansas City capital, is rapidly pushing to the front as an important adjun barometer of prosperity or reverse than the degree of adlivity shown in the reports of the clearing house. The increase in the bank clearings and balances shown by the clearing house reports has been more remark- able in Kansas City than in any other financial center of the country as is shown by the following totals for the past five years : CLEARINGS. BALANCES. 1883 $132,501,100 $19,568,742 1884 177,174,467 25,037,129 1885 223,789,419 36,565,250 1886 283,938,359 56,042,136 1887 389,623,072 84,195,735 The increase of $105,684,713 in the clearings for 1887, or 37.22 per cent, over those for 1886, affords one of the most striking proofs possible of the magnitude of the business adlivitj^ of the past 3^ear. Activity in banking is an unfailing sign of prosperity in business ; and gauged by this test the most flattering reports that have been made of the Kansas City boom are proven to have been fairly based on the situation. There are twenty-two banks in Kansas City, eight of which are National banks. The capital of these banks is as follows: National Bank of Commerce $2,000,000 American National Bank 1,250,000 National Bank of Kansas Cit}^ 1,000,000 Union National Bank 600,000 First National Bank 250,000 Amount carried forward, $5,100,000 52 NEI^SON AND WELLER BUILDING. The Industries op Kansas City. 55 Amount brought forward, $5,100,000 Merchants' National Bank 500,000 Citizens' National Bank 200,000 German-American National Bank 200,000 Armour Brothers' Bank 250,000 Central Bank 100,000 Kansas City Stock Yards Bank 200,000 Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings Bank 200,000 Grand Avenue Bank 50,000 Savings Bank of Kansas City 50,000 Home Savings Bank 50,000 Savings Bank of Kansas 27,000 Security Savings Bank 25,000 Other Banks 135,000 $7,087,000 This is an increase in banking capital of $2,322,000 from December 3 , 18,86, to December 31, 1887. In addition to capital as above stated the banks in December, 1887. had a total surplus of $983,400. Nor does this large capital in the regular loan and discount and savings banks represent the sum of the financial resources of Kansas City, for there are here in addition, twenty-eight investment companies, with an aggregate capital of $7,773,000 and a surplus of $278,000. The year 1887 was a prosperous one for banks in all parts of the Uni- ted States, but in no other city in the Union was there so large a percent- age of increase, either in the clearing house operations or in banking capital, as in Kansas City. In other respe(5ls the financial history of the year was equally favorable. Although there was an increase during the year of 1,100 new firms, wholesale and retail, there were only thirty-one failures in 1887 against thirty in 1886, while the amount of liabilities of the thirty- one was only $257,000 as against $470,792 for the thirty in the preceding year, making a difference in favor of 18S7 of $213,592 in the amount involved in failures. So that even the figures showing the reverses of the few unfortunates makes a favorable exhibit for the financial stability of Kansas City. The banks all paid substantial dividends during the past year, and in every way they give evidence of their stability. The}^ pursue a conser- vative course and adhere .stridlly to legitimate banking principles, and their great success is due to the active interest which the capital of the country is taking in Kansas City, and the large amount of money which is tieing invested here in property- and business. » REAL ESTATE. MAN}' MILLIONS BEING INVESTED BY CAPITALISTS IN KAN SAS CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY. INCIDENT to the growth in commerce, in transportation facilities, in manutadlures and in all the elements of progressiveness and metro- politan surroundings, there has been for several years an increasing acftivity in real estate transa(5tions in Kansas City. The causes for this have been made apparent in the preceding chapters, in which the story of the expansion which is apparent in all the material interests of the city has been truthfully told. With important industries already here in large numbers, and others continually coming in ; wdth a back country which is receiving accessions to its population more rapidly than anj^ other part of the Union ; with a greater share in the advantages to be derived from railroad construdlion than any other city, and with a record of prosperity in all the adlivities which has no parallel in the histor}- of American cities, it is not in the least to be wondered at that the demand for real estate in this city should have been strong and that the capital- ists of the country, seeking safety and profit in their investments, should have their attention attracted in this direcftion. The size and number of the investments in real estate in this city have brought forth, from time to time, expressions from the press and real estate dealers of other cities, indicating doubts of the stability of the prosperity of which this activity in real estate is one of the strongest indications. This spirit of distrust is not, however, shared by those who have taken the trouble to investigate the causes for the continued demand for Kansas City property, found in the continued augmentation of metro- politan conveniences, and an accelerated growth in all the elements of material advancement. For a number of years the question of the final location of the commercial and manufa(5turing center for the vSouthwest was in dispute as between Kansas City and several rival cities, but events have settled this question and the supremacv of Kansas Cit)^ is confirmed. 56 NEW YORK I.IFE INSURANCE BUILDING. Thk Industries op KLa.nsas City. 59 Just as surely as that the vast and fertile region of which it is the gate- way will grow in population and importance, is the fadt that it is the destiny of Kansas City to become one of the largest and to remain one of the busiest of American cities. The money that is invested in Kansas City realty is placed safely and profitably, and wonderful as the adtivity has been and now is, it is fully justified by the conditions of the present and the certainties of future development. A very large amount of the capital invested in Kansas City has come from the East, where people of substance find a difficulty in securing more than 3 or 4 per cent, upon safe home investments. Wisely looking for opportunities for larger returns upon securities equally as safe As those in which these low interest rates prevail, attention was directed toward the West, and to Kansas City as the center of the brightest promise in all the region of which it is the metropolis. The more closely the posses- sors of capital have scanned the situation and weighed the probabilities of the future, the more firmly established has become the convi(5tion of the wisdom of investment here. The result is shown in the fa(5t that among the heaviest investors in Kansas City property are numbered men and corporations known for their solid conservatism and for their rigid scrutiny of all the surrounding fa(5ls before investing. The figures for the past three 3'ears form the most convincing evidence of the extent and stability of the confidence felt by capital in the property of Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City, Kas.; Independence and the North side. In Kansas Cit}^ Mo., the transfers were for 1885, $17,745,700; in 1886, $54,640,083; in 1887, $98,030,529. On the West side, (Kansas City, Kas.,) they amounted in 1885 to $2,011,461; in 1886, $8,031,862; and in 1887, $16,930,248. On the East side, (Independence,) thty were in 1885, $1,142,316; in 1886, $3,144,447; and in $1887, 15,599,749. On the North side, (Clay County,) the figures were: $1885, 528,506; in 1886, $864,667; and in 1887, $6,314,310. The totals for Kansas City, Mo., and the West, East and North sides were in 1885, $21,427,983; in 1886, $66,681,059; and in 1887 reached the enormous total of $136,865,836. There is no previous record of increase in the real estate of any city in the Union which at all compares with that shown by the foregoing figures. They afford the most convincing response to the arguments of those who have predicted the collapse of the " boom " which Kansas City realty has enjoyed, with steadily increasing strength, for the past three- years. Prices are, of course, much higher than they were in 1885, but they are not inflated and have only kept pace with the growth of the city, with its acquisitions in a(5tual improvements, and with the rapidity and foresight with which the city is providing itself with the means and facil- ities for metropolitan existence. Although prices have advanced they are still below cities of similar size in the East, none of which can compare possibilities for future growth with this city. 6o The Industries of Kansas Ctty. The real estate market in this city has become less and less sp'ecula- tive, and the ruling feature of the transa(5lions of the present is the fact that they are nearly all made lor permanent investment. The class of investors now taking the greatest interest in Kansas City is one that desires to secure a safe and profitable income, and buys real estate for the purpose of building upon it and securing to themselves the benefit of the future advance in price. Option sales are not so common now as they were a 3'ear ago, and most of the transadlions are upon a cash basis, giving to the real estate market a substantial foundation and offering a most solid proof of the abiding faith of investors in the permanenc}'' and future in- crease of values. The a(5livity in the real estate market is not confined to large prop- erties intended for sites for magnificent office buildings and mammoth busi- ness palaces, but the demand is great for manufa(fturing sites, for smaller business houses, for the homes of the tradesman and the mechanic, and for the needs in every way of the steadily increasing population. New ad- ditions are being laid out, which, while being sufficientl}' near to the busi- ness center, are sold at prices which offer unsurpassed inducements to those of modest means, working men, clerks and those doing business upon a small scale, to secure homes, which can now be procured at a comparative economy of cost, and which will increase in value from year to year. It is important that Kansas City should become a City of Homes, and the acftivity of investments of this character affords a cheering sign for the future. The confidence of the residents of the city in the stability of its prospecfts is evinced by the general demand on the part of all those who are able to invest, for a site tor a home or business place. The accession of manufacfturing concerns, which is now so rapidly and steadil}^ going on, will doubtless cause a still further augumentation of the population during the present year, and although the building activity of 1887 was remarkable, there is still a lack of sufficient buildings to properly accom- modate the increased population, for although there are three and a half square miles of buildings eredled here every year, and over 40,000,000 brick laid, there is an average of three families to every house in the city. This accounts for the adlivity which has been manifested in the more desirable additions which have been platted within the last year or two, and which continue to be in demand for building purposes. THE BUII.DING RECORD. That the numerous transadlions in Kansas City realty were not merely for speculation is shown by the wonderful and unprecedented acStivity in the eredlion of buildings in the year 1887. During that year 5,455 build- ings, representing in the aggregate an expenditure of about $15,000,000, were erected in Kansas City. This is not onlj- a great advance in num- Thk Industries op Kansas City. 6i ber, but the charadler of the buildings themselves were so much superior to those eredled in any previous year as to make the comparison with former records still more favorable. Among these buildings are the new Commercial Exchange building, a seven-story struc5lure, 120 x 172 feet; the Midland Hotel on Seventh street, running from Walnut street to Grand avenue, seven stories high, and costing $1,000,000; the American Bank building, at Eighth and Delaware stretts, seven stories high, cost- ing $500,000; the Warder Grand Opera House, at Ninth and Holmes TH'E MIDIvAND HOTEL. streets, costing $25,000; the New York Life Insurance Company's build- ing, costing $1,000,000; the Coates House, the Water- works building, the Keith & Perry block, the Nelson & Weller building, costing $800,000; the Exposition building, costing $300,000 ; the Rialto building, costing $75,000; the Central block, at 310 East Ninth street, six stories high, costing $100,000; the Kansas City Club building, at Twelfth and Wyan- dotte streets, five stories high, costing $110,000; the Y. M. C. A. building at Ninth and Eocust streets, costing $110,000; the Gibraltar building on Wyandotte street, near Ninth, costing $200,000, and a number of other large office and business blocks ranging from $50,000 upward in value. 62 The Industries op Kansas City. It is not, however, in these large stru(5tures alone that the improve- ment is visible, and a very large amount of money has also been invested in private residences and residence blocks, many of them built upon handsome and attra(5live designs, and on this class of buildings over $2,000,- 000 were expended during 1887. In public buildings, such as churches and schools, the building record was also very gratifying, $1,500,000 having been expended in this class of strucftures in 1887, as against $150,000 in 1886. Among these buildings are the Grand Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church at Olive street and Independence avenue, erecfted at a cost of $30,000; St. Mary's Church, which when completed will cost about $90,000; Trinity Church, which is rapidly approaching completion and is expected to be ready for occupancy at the coming Easter, erecfted at a cost of $100,000; Calvary Baptist Church, also now building, to cost $80,000; the English Lutheran Church at the corner of Fourteenth and Cherry streets, to cost $55,000; and Grace Episcopal Church, upon which work was begun last Novem- ber, and which is expedted to be completed by January i, 1889, at a cost of $160,000, exclusive of the lots, which cost $40,000. In addition to these, there are seven other churches in course of eredlion in this city. In 1887 the public school building, worth $32,000, was put up at the corner of Twent3^-Fourtli and Prospedl streets, and another at Twenty-Sixth and Dripps streets, costing $10,000, was also built. The Sisters of St. Joseph built a $6,000 private school building at the corner of Tracy street and Pacific avenue. The building record of the city is the best test of its growth in pros- perit)', for it shows that not only is there adlivit}- in the mere exchanging of properties, but that there is a demand for strucftures in which to trans- acft business, a demand which is never experienced except in prosperous times. It is a significant fa(5t that the handsome business blocks and private residences of Kansas City are not confined to one street or localit)', but are found in all parts of the city. The buildings eredted in 1887 represent a frontage of over twelve miles. A great incentive to activity in building here is the augmentation of facilities for urban and suburban transit, which has been greatly improved during the past year, and a further reference to which will be found in a later chapter of this work. The outlook for the present year in real estate and building is very bright, as the causes leading to the large vol- ume of business in these lines in 1887 exist in still greater force at the present time. The population is increasing at a rapid rate, new indus- tries are springing up, new territory for trade is being acquired, and the large numbers of people attra(5led by these favorable conditions will necessitate the maintainance of values in real estate, and a continued and accelerated acftivit}" in building enterprises. THE LOCAL PRESS. SKETCH OF THE METROPOLITAN XEWSPAPERS AXD THE MEN WHO MAKE AND MANAGE THEM. THE quality of a cit^^'s newspapers may usually be taken as an index of the character of the city itself Sleepy and unprogressive towns usually have dull and commonplace journals to represent them, while progressive communities are usually represented by a wide awake and enterprising press. No city affords a better proof of this statement than this, in which the papers are noted for their restless adlivity in, news gathering, their enterprise in availing themselves of even,' means to make their columns attractive, and the general "get there" attributes which belong to modern and progressive American newspapers to a greater degree than has ever been shown by the press in an}- other age or country. Next to the characteristic of vigor, the most notable feature of the press of Kansas City is its evident and abiding faith in the fact that in Kansas City is located the center of gravity-, and that the hub of the uni- verse has been moved West. The leading dailies of this cit}- are recog- nized throughout the countn,' as among the greatest and most influential of American journals, and this title has been fairly earned by the concen- tration upon their columns of the highest and most progressive order of American newspaper work, by the employment of abilit} and earnestness, and by a constant improvement of opportunities in the endeavor to create journals which shall be worthy representatives of the growth and expan- sion ot the great Southwest. The Kansas City Times.— On September 8, 1868, the first num- ber of The Kansas City Tlzw^.^^ was issued from 919 Main street, accord- ing to the enumeration at that time, being directly opposite its present quarters. The proprietors were R. B. Drurj- & Co., and John C. Moore and J. N. Edwards were editors. On December 22, 1868, the paper was 64 Thk Industries op Kansas City. sold to a new company which organized under the name of The Kansas City Times Publishing Co., with William E. Dunscombe as President, Charles Durfee, Secretary, R. B. Drury, Auditor, and John D. Williams, Business Manager. The editors from the first were Colonel John C. Moore and Major John N. Edwards, who were the originators of the enter- prise. From this time until April, 1869, there was no change in the ownership or departments of the paper. On that date Mr. James E. McHenry was made busi- ness manager, and held that position until June 20th of the same year, when he was succeeded by Mr. C. E. Chichester. September 20, 1 869, the ofiice was removed to the corner of Fifth and Main streets, and on Febru- ary 20, 1870, the company was dissolved, the paper be- ing sold at public sale to Mr. Charles Dougherty, of Independence, Mo. ' Mr. Dougherty's associates in the purchase were Colonel Moore and Major Edwards. The paper moved along with varying fortunes un- til August 20, 1 87 1, when the proprietorship again changed. Amos Green was made President, Thomas H. Mastin, Treasurer, and Morrison Munford, Secre- tary and Business Manager. The same month The Times removed to more commodous quarters on Missouri avenue. In 1872 Mr. Mastin sold his interest to Messrs. Green and Munford, and Mr. Green retired in 1875 and Mr. J. E. Munford acquired an interest; and in November 29, 1875, the present Kansas City Times Co. was organ- KANSAS CITY TIMES BUItDING. The Industries of Kansas City. 65 ized with the Messrs. Munford holding nine-tenths, and Mr. Samuel Williams one-tenth of the stock. In the spring of 1878 The Times again moved to 17 West Fifth street. The same year Mr. Williams retired from the company, and Mr. Charles E. Hasbrook became associated with the paper as business manager. In 1881 Mr. J. E. Munford retired, and the present organization was effected with Morrison Munford as Presi- dent and Manager and Charles E. Hasbrook as Secretary. In December, 1885, The Times made another move to its present magnificent quarters at the "Junction." The success of The Times is mainly due to Morrison Munford, who obtained control of it in 1871. From that time forth it grew in popularity and influence, until it is now one of the greatest newspaper enterprises in the West. The Kansas City Journal. — This leading newspaper is now "at home" to its many thousands of readers in its new and faultlessly appointed building at Tenth and Walnut streets. It will be "at home" to them every morning during this, the thirt}- fourth year of its exist- ence, with all the news of the world for the twenty-four hours preceding. This news will possess, first, reliability; next, it will be given briefly or at length, as it concerns remotely or nearly the large and intelligent army of readers of which ih^Journalis so proud. At all times it will appear properly classified, conspicuously and in language as pure and vigorous as the English vocabulary contains. The reader will note the scope of this contradl and may be interested in knowing what facilities \h.^ Journal has for fulfilling it. First, the Journal commands the vast resources of the Associated Press and the United Press in gathering news. The fields covered by these institutions are all but illimitable. Great as these are, the Journal supplements them with its own leased wires to important news centers where it has its own special correspondents, and to these may be added its special telegraphic service from points in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, Nebraska and Iowa. Next to the vast amount of reliable news it publishes daily, it prides itself on the volume, variety and accuracy of its market reports; nor is it content with the publication of mere quotations of everything in which men trade, but it dail}^ comments intelligently on the condition of traffic at home and abroad. Politically the Journal is unmistakably Republican. Its tone, however, is dignified, and even its political enemies admit that it is at all times decent. Its editorial columns also contain the best thought of the day on all current topics. The Journal" s local columns clearly and in a sprightly manner note the steady and satisfactory development of the city, and chronicle all that is worthy of local record. It publishes a large amount of carefully sdecfted miscellany and an amount of interesting and readable correspondence not found in any of 66 Thk Industries of Kansas City. its rivals. The mechanical equipment of the Joiirnal in quality is not surpassed by that of o-wy other newspaper in the land. In quantity it is THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL. ample to meet the demands of a large and steadily increasing business. The Kansas City Star. — To a large number of people the evening newspaper affords the only efficient means of keeping informed upon the events of the day. Many whose avocations require their entire time from morning until evening, find in a well appointed evening newspaper, a means for obtaining information, which lack of leisure prevents them from seeking in the morning journals. To meet the wants of this large and intelligent class, bright and comprehensive evening newspapers, endowed wit'i facilities for news getting not inferior to those of the great The Industries op Kansas City. 67 morning journals, are a recognized necessity in large and progressive American cities. No paper in the Union more acceptably fills this requirement than The Kansas City Star, a bright, newsy, aggressive and well edited evening paper. It was established September 19, 1880, and has since steadily increased its circulation and influence until it prints four editions, and sells an average of more than 28,000 copies daily. It is independent in politics, but emphatic and out spoken upon all questions of public interest, and is especially enterprising in the present- ation of the news pertaining to Kansas City, its growth and development. The Star controls and publishes exclusively the full day Associated Press reports and a large line of special telegrams, while the events of the city are picked up and presented in an attradlive shape by a staff of intelli- gent and experienced reporters. Its popularity has been evinced by a steady growth in circulation and influence, and it holds a rank among the most sprightty and well edited of American dailies. The Evening News. — ^This paper was established in March, 1885, b)^ Mr. J. S. Reber, upon a modest scale, the press work being done at the A. N. Kellogg newspaper establishment. In the summer of 1886, Mr. Charles S. Painter acquired an interest and became Business Manager, and a Goss perfecfling press was purchased on which to print the three daily editions. Mr. Painter retained control of the paper until May 30, 1887, when he sold out to The Evening News Association, by whom the paper is now published. The new owners, being experienced news- paper men from Eastern cities, immediatelj^ set to improving it and put- ting it upon a metropolitan basis. The ofiicers of the company are N. Eisenlord, President ; R. B. Gelatt, Vice-President ; Willis J. Abbot, Secretary, and A. N. Safford, Treasurer. The first work of the new own- ers was a complete re-organization of the stafl", and to this end Mr. Eisen- lord assum'ed the business management, Mr. Safford took charge of all matters pertaining to the circulation of the paper, Mr. Gelatt became editor, and Mr. Abbot, managing editor. Mr. Alfred Patels, who has been conne(5ted with the paper since its establishment, holds the position of city editor. The new management has effe(5led great improvements and largely increased the popularity of the paper, and a new press having been found necessary, Mr. J. J. Clause of Chicago, was commissioned to build a rapid perfecfting press, which was put in operation July 25, 1887. With characfteristic enterprise the management, when their facilities became thus adequate, established a special daily edition devoted to the interests of Kansas City, Kas. The reception given to this edition by the inhabitants of the city across the Kaw proves that the enterprising publishers were not in error in believing that Kansas City, Kas., demanded a daily metropolitan paper devoted to its special news and interests. The columns of the paper are filled to repletion with the 68 The; Industries of Kansas City. latest news and the brightest comment, and with a large local force and numerous special correspondents, backed by able editorial management, the paper is rapidly acquiring an important place in the journalism of the West. OTHER PAPERS. In addition to these four daily papers Kansas City is represented in special fields by a number of bright and newsy journals too numerous to be separately and specially mentioned, but each of them holding an im- portant place in the department of journalism to which it is especially devoted. Among these are a number of trade journals, religious, educa- tional and technical papers and magazines and publications. The Kansas City Financial and Real Estate Record.— Without question the best edited and best printed paper of its class in the United States to-day is the Kansas City Financial and Real Estate Record. Es- tablished in April, 1887, as a representative of the realty interests of Kan- sas City and the Southwest, circulating among capitalists throughout the country, the artistic beauty of its pages, and its carefully conducfted edi- torial departments attracfted wide attention and called forth some of the most flattering notices from the press ever accorded a new paper. Per- haps the magnetic name of Kansas City aided somewhat in bringing this paper into such prominence, but if any greatness has been thrust upon the Record \t can not be said that it has not rested well upon its shoulders, lycading real estate men of Kansas City agree that the Record has done more for the city in showing up to the outside world its advantages for speculation and investment than any other medium employed since its inception. The special editions of the Record Sive models of fine printing, and have proved quite an innovation in Kansas City journalism. The editor and publisher of this paper, Mr. Clifford F. Hall, has, as the pub- lisher also of the Modern Miller, had a large experience in class journalism, and his two excellent papers prove him to be a very conscientious worker. The Record offices are in rooms 40, 41 and 95 Hall building, corner of Ninth and Walnut streets. Kansas City Commercial.— Another paper which has aided in a large measure toward building up of the material interests of Kansas City is the Kansas City Commercial, a weekly newspaper devoted to the finan- cial, mercantile, real estate and building interests of the Midland City. It presents in an attradlive manner the fa(5ts pertaining to the growth and development of the city, and is in every way a reliable representative of the activity and industrial aggressiveness of the city. The Modern Miller.— Conspicuous among the first-class trade papers of the country is the Modern Miller, an elegantly printed forty-page monthly milling journal, devoted to flour milling and grain handling in- The Industries op Kansas City. 69 terests. This journal is now in its twelfth 3'ear. It is one of the best technical authorities on modern milling now published, and numbers among its subscribers leading millers not only throughout the United States, but in every English speaking milling country on the globe. As may readily be surmised, it is a great advertising medium for the manu- facturers and furnishers of milling machinery. The Modern Miller is owned and edited by Clifford' F. Hall. The publication office is at rooms 40, 41 and 95 Hall building, corner of Ninth and Walnut .streets. Kansas City Investor and Builder.— Among the leading class journals of Kansas City is the Investor and Builder, devoted to real estate, building, investment and mining interests. Its circulation covers the en- tire Southwest, and it is one of the most reliable exponents of Kansas 'Cit^^'s interests. It is now entering upon its third year and is a substan- tial and reliable weekly journal. It is well patronized b}^ the contracftors, builders and business men of Kansas City and the Southwest, and as an investor's journal has no superior. It is the official paper of the Builder's Exchange and also of the Mining Exchange of the city. Its subscription price is only one dollar per year, and it is worthy of patronage. Its office is 407 Alamo building, and its editor, Mr. J. R. Hammond, is well known among the newspeper men of the Southwest. Among the other publications issued in this city are the following: — Broom Corn Reporter, Catholic Tribune, Christian Companion, Consoli- dated City, Dail}' Eive Stock Reporter, Horticultural World, Kansas City Architedt and Builder, Kansas City Implement and Farm Journal, Kan- sas City Presse, Kansas City Railroad Guide, Merchants' Exchange Daily Indicator, Mid-Continent, Missouri and Kansas Farm, Kansas City Mir- ror, Museum Programme, Swedish Blade, The Central Baptist, the Cen- tropolis. The Church Builder, The Daily Drovers' Telegram, The Hotel News and Real Estate Reporter, The Dramatic Echo and Sporting News, The Dry Goods Reporter and Jobbing Trade Record, The Evangel (M. E. Churchj, The Evening Penny Post, The Faithful Witness, The Herald, The Hotel Gazette, The Illustrated Public Press, The Kansas City Medical Index, the Kansas City Medical Record, the Kansas City Stock Yards and Packing House Bulletin, The Kansas Magazine, The Western Dental Journal, The Western Drug Record, The Western Illus- trated World, The Vorwaertz, The Western Farm and Stock Cultivator Journal, and Wilson's Sunday World. MUNICIPAL FACTS. THE CITY GOVERNMENT AND DEPARTMENTS, TRANSIT LINES AND OTHER MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST. PRIOR to 1853 there had been no municipal organization in Kansas City, the township organization having been considered sufficient for all purposes ; but in that year a charter was obtained from the State, and a municipal government was organized in the following spring. The original boundaries as embraced in that charter were the river on the north, Summit street on the west, Ninth street on the south, and on the east the alley between Holmes and Charlotte streets. In 1857 an amendment to the charter was procured extending the limits west to the State line, south to Twelfth street, and made the eastern boundary the half sedlion line which runs along the alley between McGee and Oak streets. In the following year the legislature again enlarged the limits, and made provision for the division of the city legislature into two branches, a Board of Aldermen and a City Council, which provision was repealed in the following December. Under a charter of February 12, 1858, the city was divided into three wards. In February, 1872, an amendment of the charter divided the city into six wards, and in 1875 an entirely new charter was adopted, a metropolitan police was created and Thomas M. Speers was appointed Chief of Police, a position which he still holds. In 1885 the city was further enlarged and extended one mile east and a quarter of a mile south, and was redistridled into ten wards. The city now measures four miles east and west, and about an aver- age of three miles north and south, and includes 7,680 acres of land. The officers of the city are elecfted annually on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in April, and the ele(flive officers are the Mayor, Treasurer, Auditor, Recorder and Attorney, in addition to which there is a Common Council, composed of twenty members, two of whom are elected from each ward of the city, and a number of appointive officers. The princi- pal officers of the city government for the present year are : Mayor, Henry C. Kumpf; Treasurer, Ben. Holmes; Auditor, Benj. D. West; 70 r The Industries op Kansas City. 73 Recorder, J. J. Davenport; Attorney, W. K. Hawkins; Recorder of Voters, John C. Hope ; Counselor, R. W. Quarles ; Engineer, John Don- nelly; Superintendent of Buildings, W. B. Everhart; Comptroller, A. E. Thomas; Assessor, T. H. Edwards; City Clerk, H. P. Langworthy; City Physician, Frank Sturdevant, M. D. An attempt was made recently to substitute the present charter, which in the opinion of a large number of citizens is insufficient to meet the needs of the city under its present conditions, and to this end, under an enabling adl passed in 1887, a board of thirteen free holders was eledled in October to prepare a new charter. They performed this duty, and the charter as prepared by them was submitted to a vote of the peo- ple January 30th of the present year. The vote was a very light one, and resulted in a defeat of the charter bj^ a vote of 2,613 against it to 1,996 for it. The financial condition of the city is excellent, the rate of taxation having been steadily reduced from twenty-six mills in 1878 to fourteen mills in 1887. The city has no floating debt, and its entire bonded debt amounts to $1,045,121.25, due in i893-'95-'96, and to provide ior which there is $329,031.96 in the sinking fund, leaving the net debt $716,089.29. There has been a steady decrease in the amount of the indebtedness of the city for the past seventeen years, while during the same period the assessed valuation of city property has increased seven-fold, and is now about $75,000,000. The Water Works.— An ample and effedlive water supply is one of the most important items in municipal economy, and in this respedl Kansas City is as favorably situated as any city in the country. The first water works system was constructed in the years 1873 and 1874, and consisted of a pumping station with a capacity of 4,000,000 gallons daily, and located at the junction of Turkey Creek and the Kaw River. The growth of the city was so rapid that the capacity of the National Water Works Co. to supply it with sufficient water was severelj^ taxed, and the result was that the Kaw River as a source of supply was found to be entirely inadequate, and the company began to look about for a location where the water of the Missouri River could be secured free from the contamination of the sewage of any great city for many miles above. For this purpose the company seledled Quindaro, five miles up the Missouri River from Kansas City, and there built a vast reserv^oir with a capacity of 60,000,000 gallons. The reservoir is divided by heavy walls into four sections, and while the water is being pumped into one section, that in the others is allowed to settle, and at present the water is given six days to settle, and thus comes to the homes of the citizens clear and unpolluted. The pumping house, which is located by the reserv'oir, has a dail}' capacity of 20,000,000 gallons, and at Kaw Point is located another 74 The Industries of Kansas City. pumping station with 9,000,000 gallons dail}' capacity, from which the low grounds of Kansas City, all Kansas City, Kas., Wyandotte and Armourdale are supplied. This is connected with the reservoir by a 36 inch conduit. Another conduit, 30 inches in diameter, extends from Kaw Point up the Kaw River to the old pumping station at Turkey Creek, which has been enlarged by the addition of new machinery and now has a daily capacity of 14,000,000 gallons. From this station the entire upper parts or high grounds of the city are supplied. To this system of supply additions are soon to be made, which when completed, as they will be during the spring, will make the water supph' sufficient for the needs of a city of 500,000 people. The total cost of the system will be between four and five millions of dollars, and about a million dollars were expended for the improvements made in 1887. Municipal Departments.— The Kansas City police department is recognized as one of the most efficient in the countr}^ and consists of loi patrolmen, seven sergeants, seven detedtives, a sanitary sergeant, three captains, the chief and his private secretary. Physically it is one of the finest police forces in the country, the average weight of the patrolmen being 195.8 pounds, and that of the other officers 190^ pounds; the total weight of the entire 121 persons being 25,384 pounds. The fire "department consists of sixty-one full paid men and eight watch boys, and has apparatus in use comprising one four-horse hook and ladder, one two-horse hook and ladder, nine tW'O-horse reels, one Hale water tower drawn by two horses, one two-horse chemical engine, one two-horse hose wagon and three steamers. There are thirty-three horses kept by the department. The fire alarm system consists of 2 1 2 fire signal boxes and the 2,400 telephones of the City Exchange. In public improvements the city is very acftive, showing an apprecia- tion on the part of the authorities of the growing needs of the people. The amount expended in 1887 for public improvements was nearly double that spent in the preceding 5'ear, the total expended amounting to $900,- 000 in 1887. Among the improvements were included 28.4 miles of side- walk, II. 8 miles of paved way, twenty-one miles of street graded, one half mile alleys graded, 8.30 miles of sewerage construdled, 21.5 miles curbing built, besides a large amount of other public work, such as the building of wooden bridges, catch basins, intercepting sewers and culverts, etc. Government Departments.— The returns of the Post Office and other Government departments in Kansas City, fully support the increase of figures shown in other branches of business. The receipts of the Post Office show an increase of twenty- five per cent, in 1887 over 1886, while the amount of mail matter handled was 30 per cent, greater than in the previous year, and the net profits of the office, 61 per cent, of The Industries of Kansas City. 75 the total receipts, were greater proportionately than those of any^other first-class office in the country. In like manner the figures of the Custom House indicate a great advance in business, the value of foreign manufac- tures imported into the city during 1887 having shown an increase of 68 per cent, over 1886, and more than 400 per cent, over 1885. The foreign value of imported merchandise passing through the Custom House amounted in 1886 to $279,712, and in 1887 to $470,790. In the In- ternal Revenue department the increase is fully as marked, the collections for the past three years having been as follows : In 1885, $978,713.18; in 1886, $1,208,374.96, and in 1887, $1,324,445. Local Transit Lines.— The first street railroad was built in 1870 from the corner of Fourth and Main streets, via Fourth, Walnut, Twelfth and Grand avenue to Sixteenth street, and in 1873 another line was built. From that time to the present additions have been made to the means of local transportation, until now the street car system of Kansas City is more complete in proportion to the population than that of any city in the Union. The most remarkable progress has been made in the con- strudtion of cable roads. At the beginning of 1887 there were thirteen miles of cable road in adtive operation, but at the close of 1887 there were twentj^-seven miles pra(5tically finished, with twenty-two miles in opera- tion. Another important addition made to the transportation facilities of the city was the building of the Kansas City, Independence and Park dumm}^ line, which was completed in Ocftober, 1887. This line is nine miles in length, reaching from Kansas City to Independence. The total additions to the street car sj^stem in 1887 amounted to thirty-four miles, making in all fifty-three miles of street railroad in Kansas City and its suburbs. The elevated railroad in Kansas City is an enterprise of which its citizens are justly proud, Kansas City being the only Western city which has adopted this metropolitan sj^stem of local transportation. The length of the elevated road is 3.5 miles, and a large amount of money has been expended by the Elevated Railway Co. in order to perfe(5l its system. In 1887 the company constru(5ted a tunnel 800 feet in length, twenty-eight feet wide and twenty-one feet in height in the center, arched with sixty- seven courses of hard brick set in Portland cement, and the whole backed and topped by a thick wall of cement in order to save a circuitous route around the river and reaching the heart of the city in the most diredl manner. A double track cable line is being construdled through the tun- nel to Delaware street on Eighth, and an engine house is being built on the West side of the bluff to operate the cable, and further additions to the line are soon to be made. On the completed portions of the elevated rail- way and the surface extension in Kansas Cit}^ Kas., trains are run at in- ter^^als varying from five to ten minutes, as the travel demands, and the 76 Thk Industries op Kansas City. time made between the present terminus in Kansas City, Mo., and the City Hall of Kansas City, Kas., including stops, is fourteen minutes. It will thus be seen that in all the measures adopted to provide means for public convenience and comfort, Kansas City is actuated by progressive ^f ^ fe ' t^Hih VIEW OF ELEVATED RAIl,ROAr), NINTH AND MULBERRV STREETS ideas and managed in a spirit commensurate with the rapidity of her growth in every respecct, and that aJl the municipal regulations of the city are upon a scale worth}- of the metropolis of the great Southwest. THE WEST SIDE. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, ENJOYING A REMARKABLE GROWTH IN POPULATION AND BUSINESS. IN all the advantages of position, of centrality and accessibility to the sources of supply and markets for the sale of its produdls, Kansas City, Kas., has advantages no less great than those of Kansas City, Mo. In many respecfts their interests are identical, and the growth of the one necessarily acfts as a stinuilus to the prosperity of the other. For a number of years Kansas City, Kas., attra^ed little attention save as an outlying suburb of the Missouri city, but it has now advanced to such a position that it can afford to assert the individuality that belongs to it by reason of its location in another State and its possession of a separate municipal government. A great step in advance was taken in the consolidation of Kansas City, Kas., Wyandotte, Armourdale, Armstrong and Rivervnew into one city, by which a unity of action in municipal improvements has been ren- dered possible, and an impetus given to the expansion of the business ot the city. This has been shown in many ways, and notably by the in- crease in banking facilities, which were augmented from a total of $109,- 000 in capital and $521,356 in deposits in 1886, to $430,000 capital and $1,072,376 in deposits at the close of 1887, an increase in capital stock of nearly 300 per cent., and in deposits of over 100 per cent. The banks of the city are the Northrup Bank, the first National Bank of Kansas City, Kas., the Savings Bank of Kansas, the Wyandotte National Bank, the Armourdale Bank and the Fidelity Savings Bank, the three latter be- ing additions made during the year 1887. The great pork packing establishments are located in Kansas City, Kas., as well as the stock yards, and there has been a large accesion of manufaaories during the past twelve months. The population has in- creased from 21,229 in 1886, to 35,000 at the present time, while the large additions of Edgerton Place and others just lying outside the city Hmits contain about 6,000 more, who will probably soon be added to the city by an extension of the limits. 77 78 The Industries op KIansas City. In real estate in Kansas City, Kas., there has been an acftivity no less remarkable than that in Kansas City, Mo., the transfers for 1885 having amounted to $2,011,461; in 1886 to $8,031,862, and in 1887 to $16,923,916. Much of this activity has been in manufacturing sites, many of which have been, or are being built upon, and will afford employment for a large additional population. An estimate made of the building for 1887 as compared with 1886, shows an increase in favor of 1887 amounting to $1,130,000. In 1887, 1,740 residences, aggregating a total value of $1,- 568,000, were built in Kansas City, Kas. ; and $1,150,000 was expended in building facflories, and $245,000 in the eredtion of business houses. The additions to the manufadturing establishments of the city include two very large packing establishments, two large planing-mills, two foundries and machine shops, besides a number of smaller manufadlories, while three great railway systems established terminal facilities in the city with de- pots, round-houses, shops, etc. In municipal improvements a great advance was made, and the city and county authorities made commendable progress in the grading and paving of streets, the construcftion of bridges, sidewalks and culverts and in other ways contributing to public convenience. In the facilities for local transit Kansas City, Kas., is well supplied, the elevated railroad being operated between the city and Kansas City, Mo., and cable lines reaching in every diredtion. In business the mer- chants and manufadlurers are enjoying a period of prosperity, and an in- crease of 25 to 40 per cent, in the principal lines of trade was noted during 1887 over the figures for the year previous. The city offers great attractions for manufadturing concerns, the Kan- sas laws being favorable to corporations and the prices of land lower than on the Missouri side of the Kaw. The social advantages of Kansas City, Kas., are as good as those of the other city, and an efficient school system, numerous churches representing all faiths, and associations for instrudlion and amusement abound. Kansas City, Kas., can congratulate itself upon the happy condition of affairs, and its increasing prosperity gives ample promise that 1 888 will show an advance in all material inter- ests even greater than that experienced in 1 887. GRAND AVENUE AND NINTH STEET. SOCIAL FACTS ADVANTAGES OF KANSAS CITY AS A PLACE OF RESIDENCE, HEALTH, INSTRUCTION AND RECREATION. IN the preceding chapters of this work attention has been called to the great advance which has been made in all matters pertaining to the business prosperity in the city, and while these material interests are important as being the foundation of all urban success, it will, neverthe- less, be pertinent to the objedl of this volume to show that in the social features of metropolitan life Kansas City is in no sense behind other American cities of equal population and advancement. The city has the advantage of a temperate and healthy climate, sta- tistics showing that its death rate is lower than that of any city of equal size in the Union. This is amply shown by the annual report of the Health Department, issued by Dr. H. B. Wood, clerk of the Board of Health, by which it is demonstrated that the death rate of Kansas City per thousand was 11.75, only 2,116 deaths occurring in 1887, out of a population of 180,000. By corresponding with the Health Departments in other cities. Dr. Wood has compiled the following interesting table showing the relative death rates elsewhere : DEATH RATE CITIES. POPULATION. PER I,000. Baltimore 437,000 19.16 New Orleans 250,000 26.00 Chicago 760,000 19-56 New Haven 80 000 17.9 Rutland 9,000 12.66 St. Louis 420,000 21.8 Washington 210,000 22.21 81 82 Thu Industries of Kansas City. DEATH R.\TE CITIES. POPULATION. PER I,000. St. Paul 150,000 12.61 Toledo 73,000 15.21 Kansas City 180,000 ii-75 Education.— The public school system of Kansas City embraces systematic and enlightened management and a thorough course ot instruction. There are twenty-five public schools in the city, twenty- two of which are housed in buildings owned by the city, and three in rented buildings. In 1887 the number of pupils enrolled amounted to 13.587, an increase of 1,824, or i3-4 P^r cent, over the number in 1886; and the teaching force had been increased 10 per cent, and now com- prises 235 teachers. Two new school houses were built during the year, the Lathrop, located on Central, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, costing $35,000; and the Irving, costing $32,000, and located at Twenty- Fourth and Prospedl streets. A lot was purchased at the corner of Tracy and Pacific avenues, for which $15,000 was paid, and upon which another school building will be erecfted during the coming summer, and further additions to the number of school houses are contemplated in the near future. The valuation of real estate owned by the school distridl is $624,000, and of the buildings and improvements, $438,620, making a total of $1,062,620. The bonded debt of the schools is $414,500, con- sisting of twelve series of bonds, none of which mature before December, 1892. Everything in connedlion with the schools of Kansas City is creditable to the management, and the only drawback is the crowded condition of the schools, which has been occasioned by the wonderful growth of the city, and which will doubtless be provided for by an aug- mentation of the facilities for the accommodation of pupils. In addition to the public schools there are several schools connedted with religious bodies, as well as private academies and seminaries, which aid greatly in making complete the scholastic facilities of the city. Closely allied to the school system as a medium for instruction is the public library, containing a large coUedlion of all classes of literature, and which is well patronized. The additions to the library have taxed its capacity, and an endeavor is now being made to remove it from its present location at Eighth and Walnut streets to more commodious premises. Churches.— Over sixty churclies are located in Kansas City, repre- senting all shades of faith, and many of the strudtures are among the most imposing church buildings in the country. It is one of the most gratifying features in the great growth of Kansas City that the need tor increased church facilities is appreciated, and the large number of stately edifices which are now in course of construdlion evinces the great inter- The Industries op Kansas City. 83 est taken in religious affairs by the people of the city. Reference to some of these has been made in a previous portion of this work, and the investment of over $600,000 represented by the new strudlures now in course of erection, is a substantial evidence of the ladl that the cause of religion is not allowed to suffer, but is keeping pace with other interests in the expansion of the city's metropolitan facilities and conveniences. Societies.— The city is the home of the large number of societies usually found in all centers of population, and lodges of Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and other leading secret and benevolent societies are numerous. In addition to these there are many societies devoted to charity. Among them is conspicuous the Kansas City Provi- dent Association, the obje(5l of which is to organize charity and diredt it into the proper channel, so as to alleviate all suffering and distress, and at the same time to prevent liberal citizens from being imposed on and bestowing their charities upon unworthy applicants. It has accomplished a large amount of good in pradlically doing away with street begging, discouraging indiscriminate alms-giving, and at the same time relieving distress where found, or diredting into employment those whose trouble arises only from lack of work. This association has been well sustained by the citizens, and has been enabled to provide employment for many men and women and homes for children, and to furnish clothing, fuel and provisions where they would do the most good. The Young Men's Christian Association has a flourishing branch in this city, and has one of the most imposing of the modern strudlures of the city, and here, as in other leading cities, this organization has been of great benefit, providing, in addition to its leligious advantages, free read- ing rooms, and also supplying at a nominal fee the use of the gymnasium, bath rooms, etc. Another class of societies which has proven of great benefit in enabling many to secure homes, who would otherwise have been com- pelled to live in rented premises, is the Building and Loan Associations, of which several substantial organizations flourish in the city. These associations have proven of great benefit in many of the other large cities of the country, and will no doubt be equally as successful here. Amusements. — Kansas City has, a number of theatres, among which the most prominent are the Warder Grand Opera House, the Gillis Opera House, the Coates Opera House and the Ninth Street Theatre. At these theatres the leading theatrical and musical attra(5lions of the country make regular visits, and the advantages of Kansas City in regard to dramatic entertainment are equal to those of any city of the West, as the city is included in the routes of all the successful organizations. Of the minor places of amusement, such as museums, panoramas and the like, the city also has a supply, and whatever the taste of the citizen or 84 This Industries of Kansas City. visitor for indoor amvisemeut, there is no lack of means for securing its gratification. In out-door sports there are the organizations usually incident to large cities, and in the national game of base-ball, a club has recently THE WARDER GRAND OPERA HOUSE. been organized and admitted to the American Association, which, it is believed, from the material of which it is composed, will make a good record for the city in the season of 1888. The Exposition. — The advantages of a properly managed annual exposition to a city have been demonstrated by the experience of the principal cities of the country, and in order not to be behind in this re- spedl, Kansas City has provided herself with an exposition building, which is one of the finest strudlures of its kind in the country, and a representation of which forms the frontispiece to this book. The site occupies the plateau overlooking Kansas City and the adjacent country, and is in the midst of the forty acre Holmes tra(?t, situated between Twelfth and Fifteenth streets and Kansas and Agnes avenues. The The Industriks ok Kansas Citv. 85 building resembles somewhat a Latin cross on either end, and with two wings extending out on both sides from the center. Its greatest length is 450 feet, its greatest width 255 feet, and its main hall is 310 feet long and III feet in width, surmounted by a glass dome 77 feet high. The ground floor is 15^ feet in the clear, and the first or principal story, 24 feet in the clear. There are tour towers, and the height of the main one is 142 feet, and here is located the Art hall, which is so arranged that ample light is secured for all parts. The ground floor is used for machinery and heavy manufadtured articles, and the first floor is devoted to industrial and commercial produ(5ls of all kinds, while ths galleries are set apart for scientific and educational exhibits, the women's department and all light exhibits of ever}- variety. The ground and main floors contain 200,000 feet of floor space. The National Agricultural Exposition held in this building in last September aud Odlober was a great success, and will be followed by other annual expositions, which will doubtless continue to attra(5t greater numbers from year to ^-ear. Domestic Conveniences. — It has been shown in a previous por- tion ot this work that the water supply of Kansas City is ample, that its means of local transit are complete, and in fa6l better than in any other city of its size in the Union, that its rate of taxation is low, that its climate is health}' and that every convenience inviting to permanent residence exists. It may be said in addition that the city is well lighted, there being now 1,140 gas lamps in use, over 6,000 eledlric lights already in operation, and that new franchises have been granted, which will add greatly to the number of eleClric lights in the city. It may also be added that fuel is both plentiful and cheap, the proximity of coal mines making the prices much lower than in most Western cities; and in nearly ever}' article required for domestic consumption, the prices charged in Kansas City compare favorably with those of any city in the West. FUTURE PROSPECTS. The foregoing chapters are intended to .show the steps in the devel- opment of Kansas City from its earliest days to the present, and the won- derful strides made by her in all the departments of business, municipal and social life ; and to indicate briefly the causes leading to the extraor- dinary results made apparent by her recent rapid growth. There is every reason to believe that the expansion which is shown by the Kansas City of to-day is but the beginning of a much more won- derful development in the future. The tendency of population Westward has been a marked charadteristic of the history of the American conti- nent from an early day to the present, and it is the territory commercially tributary to Kansas Cit}' which is to-day attracfting in the largest num- bers the attention of those for whom the somewhat over-crowded East 86 The Industries op Kansas City, fails to offer a field sufficiently wide. It is to Kansas, to Nebraska, to Colorado, to Northern Texas and the Territories of the West that popu- lation is tending in the greatest numbers, and to this list it will doubtless soon be necessary to add the Indian Territory, as it is but a matter of a few years when lands must be granted to the Indians in severalty and the remainder of the Territory be opened to the settler. Of all this great territory Kansas City is, and is becoming more em- phatically each year, the railroad, the commercial and industrial metro- polis. The growth of the Southwest means the growth of Kansas City, and it is this indisputable fadl which has led " the wise men of the East," the conservative capitalists of New York, Boston, Philadelphia and other cities, to invest their millions and to build their business palaces in Kan- sas City, assured of a sufficient return for their enterprise in appreciation of their propert}^ and a steady rental demand. Bountifully endowed with all the advantages of phj' sical availability, and having supplemented these by the aids of modern progress so as to secure within her limits the centralization ot all that is metropolitan in the Southwest, it requires no resort to supernatural means to prophesy, without fear of failure of verification, that the Kansas City of 1900 will be proportionately as much in advance of the city of to-day, as the latter now is to the somewhat unpretentious town which occupied its site twenty years ago. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK. REPRESENTATIVE HOUSES. LEADING MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS AND BUSINESS FIRMS OF KANSAS CITY. THE objedl of this concluding chapter is to^present the history and existing status of the principal mercantile, financial and manufadluring corporations and firms, whose capital, energy and enterprise have been and are the most important factors in the development of the resources and expansion of the trade of Kansas City. The houses mentioned are all reliable firms, and whatever the list may lack of being complete is not chargeable to any bias on the part of the editor or publishers. American National Bank.— W. B. Grimes. President; E. E. Parker, Vice- President; H. P. Churchill, Second Vice-President; H. P. Stimson, Cashier; M. C. Curtis, Assistant Cashier; Seventh and Delaware Streets, Kansas City, Mo. — One of the most substantial and prominent of the banking corporations of the West is the American National Bank, which was organized in 1886, and which has since that time enjoyed a large and aAive business. The statement of the condition of this bank made at the close of business on the 30th day of September, 1887, showed that the bank had, in addition to its capital stock paid in of $1,250,000, a surplus of $25,000 and undivided profits of $51,546.53, The total resources of the bank at that time amounted to $3,571,514.31, including loans and discounts of $2,483,820.04, and cash and sight exchaage amounting to $1,006,637.14. A general banking busi- ness in all its branches is transacted, and the bank holds a high place in the confi- dence of the business and general public ; and this prominence is largely due to the substantial charaAer of the gentlemen composing its offieers and diredlors. Mr. W. B. Grimes, the President of thebank, is the well-known head of the great dry goods firm of the Wm. B. Grimes Wholesale Dry Goods Co., and largely identi- fied with other prominent enterprises here, as well as in important cattle interests in Indian Territory and Texas. Mr. Parker, the Vice-President of the bank, is also prominently connected with important business concerns, and is a banker of ex- perience, having formerly been engaged in banking enterprises in Kansas. Mr. H. P. Churchill, the Second Vice-President, is the President of the Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings Bank, and otherwise prominent in business affairs, and Mr. H. P. Stimson, the Cashier, is thoroughly practical in all the details of the banking business, having been formerly engaged in banking in Kansas, and he has largely aided by his efiiciency in securing the gratifying condition of the business of the bank shown by its recent report. The directors are all leading business men of Kansas City, and the Board is made up of the following gentlemen; T. B. Bullene, H. P. Churchill, W. B. Grimes, H. P. Stimson, W. P. Moores, E. E. Parker, A. Drumm, M. C. Curtis, J. I. Reynolds, W. P. Rice, A. Brockett and Jno. C. Avery. 89 90 Thej Industries op Kansas City. The McCord & Nave Mercantile Company. — Wholesale Grocers ; Corner of Union Avenue and Sante Fe Street, Kansas City, Mo. Armour Packing Co. — Pork and Beef Packing; Kansas City, Kansas. — Kansas City has the advantage of a position in the heart of the great corn aad hog producing regions of the United States, and contiguous to the vast cattle ranges of the great West, is also possessed of transportation facilities by rail and water ways superior to any point west of the Mississippi River, and has live stock mar- ket advantages far exceeding any inland city on the continent. The Armour Pack- ing Co., with a keen commercial foresight, recognized that fact, and wisely seledled this spot as a distributing point for their produdl, which has grown to colossal proportions. The gentlemen constituting the firm are Messrs. S. B., P. D., H. O., A. W., K. B. and C. W. Armour, all business men of high personal worth and commercial standing. The enterprise was founded in 1870, under the firm name of Plankinton & Armour. The business at the outset was condudled upon a some- what limited scale , but as the trade increased the rapid development of their busi- ness facilities kept pace with the demand made from all parts of the country upon the resources of this gigantic concern. At present upwards of $1,000,000 is involved in the enterprise. The packing houses, slaughter pens, etc., are immense five and six-story structures, and, including hog and cattle pens, cover an area of over six acres of ground. Additions are being made from time to time to meet the de- mands of a rapidly increasing trade. The entire premises are completely equipped with every essential modern machine, appliance and convenience for the proper and expeditious execution of the work. Upwards of ten thousand hogs and one thousand cattle can be daily disposed of. A force of one thousand seven hundred men are given employment the year round, with an aggregate pay-roll of $767,715 annually. The trade territory of this mammoth establishment covers the whole United States, and extends to Mexico, the South American States, British America and Europe, and amounts to $15,000,000 annually. The reputation of these pro- ducts is not excelled by any other similar industry in the world, and it is the pride of this great and honorable house to perpetuate and maintain their record for hon- est business methods in all their transactions. The company has similar establish- ments in Chicago, 111., and large warehouses in New York; city to facilitate their immense foreign trade. Ridenour, Baker & Co. — Wholesale Grocers; Corner of St. Louis Avenue and Mulberry Street. — The most important interests in the wholesale and jobbing line are subserved and conspicuously represented by the great house of Ridenour, Baker & Co., which had its inception in 1878, through a consolidation at this point of four enterprising firms, located in various parts of the State of Kansas, namely : Messrs. P. D. Ridenour and H. W. Baker, in business at Lawrence ; Mr. A. A. Baker, at Eniporia; Mr. Sam. Ridenour, at Chanute, and Mr. E. P. Baker falling into line from Topeka, Kas. A more harmonious and substantial association of business men of experience and sagacity could not be found in any community. Combining a thorough understanding of the necessities of the Western trade generally, these gentlemen, with commendable wisdom, concluded to affiliate their individual inter- ests in order to reach the acme of a perfedl system, whereby a vast and constantly growing trade territory might be abundantly supplied with the necessaries of life at living prices. On March i, 1887, the firm was duly incorporated with Messrs. H. W. Baker, as President, P. D. Ridenour, Vice-President, and by the accession of Mr. E. D. Brackett as Secretary and Treasurer, (ex- officio.) The stockholders in this company, including the officers, are all residents of this city except Mr. E. P. Baker, who resides at Topeka, Kas., from whence he occasionally makes trips through the company's trade territory in the interest of the business generally and with a view specially to the encouragement and extension of trade into new fields. The capital involved in this corporate organization is $350,000, and the annual trade amounts up in the millions, covering the State of Kansas and extending into the West and Southwest, also Eastward into the State of Missouri. A force of sixty men is employed, eighteen of whom take care of the interests of the house on the road. This company deal invariably diredl with the producers, handling all goods at first hands. Their connedlions with Eastern and foreign markets are superior and their intimate acquaintance with the requirements of the Western trade, enables the company to carry in stock such goods as are suitable for this market. An Thk Industries of Kansas City. 91 experience of thirty years backs the high commercial standing of most of the members of this association. Their record is at the pinnacle of Western enterprise — they have but few peers in their line in the United States. Their premises con- sists of one of the most eligibly located and convenient business buildings in Kansas City, their position being diredlly accessible to every line of railroad cen- tering here, switches running direAly through and into their buildings. This model establishment, in a word, has the very best facilities for the receipt, ship- ment and storage ot goods. Their extensive warehouses, three and four stories in height, with basements, cover eight city lots, each 25x125 feet in area, and are completely fitted up with elevators and every other modern convenience for the expeditious transfer and handling of goods to and from the railroad lines. This is truly a representative house in every particular. Its success is due to consummate skill in the direction of its affairs and the adoption of correcfl business methods in all its dealings. An ample capital has enabled this company to push their trade into territory that heretofore was claimed by St. lyouis and Chicago, and thus extend the influence and operations of the business of this city generally, and open up new fields for other commercial and industrial interests of Kansas City. Union Investment Company. — Capital $1,000,000 fully paid in; w. p. Rice, President; H. P. Stinson, Vice-President; O. F. Page, Secretary and Treas- urer; Room No. 2, First Floor, Alamo Building; Corner of Seventh and Delaware Streets. — This association was organized and established March 16, 1887, by the present company with a capital stock of $300,000, which was increased to $,1,000,000, September 15, 1887. The company is engaged in a general investment business, buy and sell bonds, loan money on collateral, deal in commercial and short-time paper, adl as agents for the purchase and sale of real estate, and loan money on farms in the West. The managers of this company own one-fourth of the capital stock, and their personal interest requires that very careful supervision be had of their business. They have had a long and very successful experience in this kind of business ; that, together with an extensive acquaintance of long standing among leading business men and financial institutions of the West and also of the East, has induced an almost phenomenal success in their present undertaking. They find the out-look of the present year exceedingly bright, the demand for good prop- erties being very adlive, and they are doing a very large business in the investment of money for capitalists. Their trades are principally located in Missouri and Kan- sas. The business and good will of the Security Investment Co., of Cawker City, Kas., which company has been doing a large loan trade on farming property for several years with a capital of $250,000, has been purchased and will hereafter be controlled by this association. Mr. W. P. Rice, the President, is a native of Maine, but has been a resident of Kansas City about two years. He was formerly Vice- President of the American National Bank from the time of its organization until last March, when he became a member of this association ; yet remaining a large stockholder in the American National. Mr. H. P. Stinson is a native of Vermont, and has resided here many years. He was formerly cashier of the Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings Bank, and is at present cashier of the American National Bank. Mr. O. F. Page is a native of Maine, and has resided in Kansas City since October i, 1887. He was for a number of years Treasurer of the Biddeford Savings Bank, Biddeford, Maine. Merchants' National Bank.— W. B. Clarke, President ; C. S.Wheeler, Vice-President ; O. P. Dickinson, Second Vice-President ; G. W. McKnight, Cash- ier ; Corner of Missouri Avenue and Delaware Street. — Perhaps no financial insti- tution in this city has been more intimately connecfled with the interests of the community, or had a more uniformly successful career, than the Merchants' Na- tional Bank. This institution was established and incorporated in 1879, with a capital of $250,000, and in 1881 increased its capital to $500,000, and it now has a surplus of $40,000, and deposits to the amount of $1,000,000. It now employs fifteen clerks, and is doing an extensive business. It receives deposits, makes loans on good mortgages, discounts notes, purchases bonds and deals in foreign and domes- tic exchange. It is the oldest National Bank in the city, and its extensive business transactions, conducted with an eye-single to the best interests of all concerned, have given it a character, at home and abroad, that may well be envied by any simi- lar institution. Mr. W. B. Clarke, President, is a native of Cleveland, O.; was for 92 Thk Industries of Kansas City. nearly twenty years engaged in the banking business at Abilene, Kas., and founded the banking house of W. B. Clarke, Junction City, Kas., which has been succeeded by the First National Bank, Junction City, of which Mr. Clarke is still President. He has betn interested in Kansas City, through investments, since 1880, and has been a resident here since 1886, when he was chosen President of the Merchants' National Bank, which position he has filled since with great honor to himself and the institution he represents. He was at one time a large stockholder and Presi- dent of the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co. Mr. Wheeler, Vice-President, is not an active officer of this institution, but is a member of the extensive whole- sale hardware house of Bradley, Wheeler & Co., in this city. Mr. Dickinson, Second Vice-President, has been connected with this bank for nearly six years, most of the time as Cashier, and a large portion of the time its business manager. He is Treasurer of the Grand Avenue Cable Railroad Co., of the Kansas City Club, and of various other corporations, benevolent and commercial. Mr. G. W. McKnight, the Cashier, has been connedled with the President of this bank, in his Kansas banks, as Cashier and Manager, for nearly twenty years. He is a very pble financier, and thoroughly conversant with banking in all its branches. He hailj from Cleve- land, O., and came to Kansas City with Mr. W. B. Clarke, the President. The other members of the directory of this bank are well and favorably known in business circles, the board comprising Messrs. John Long, ol Long Bros., wholesale grocers ; W. A. M. Vaughn, retired capitalist ; John C. Gage, member of the law firm of Gage, Ladd & Small; J. M. Coborn, of Coborn & Ewing, real estate dealers; Walter H. Holmes, President Grand Avenue Railroad Co., and* A. A. Tomlinson, a retired at- torney. The Kansas City Stock Yards Company.— C. F. Morse, General Manager ; E. E. Richardson, Secretary and Treasurer ; H. P. Child, Superinten- dent; C. P. Patteson, Traveling Agent; Location, Sixteenth and Bell Streets. — There is much that is of more than ordinary interest in the history of the rise and progress of this great Midland City. Its development in all the various branches of industrial pursuit has been wonderful indeed, but great as has been the advance- ment of the city in all its enterprises, in no diredlion has its growth been so marked and of svifh importance as in its stock yard and packing house interests, which have done more than everything else to give the city its great commercial importance. The Kansas City Stock Yards were established in 1871, and are, to-day, regarded by the business men of the country as an organization of the greatest importance, protedling and enhancing the interests of its patrons, as well as elevating the standing of the live stock marfe wortli was sold. Mr. Kirk is a thoroughly practical and ex])erienced man in tliis Ijusiiiess, to which he tlevotes his entire attention with the result that tlie business of the branch is rapidly increasing. Since the business was established in Detroit, it has increased every month from 50 to 75 per cent, over the ])receding year. The firm im])orts direct, aiul buys domestic tobacco direct from the growers, and sells to the retail trade exclusively. They will occupy their new factory, which is com])lete in every respect, and with facilities equalling thosi- of any factory in tlie country, about May 1st, 1888. B. H. Brooks. Architect; Room 30, Beals Building, Northwest Corner of Niiitli and WyandoUc Streets. I"or seventeen years Mr. Brooks was actively engaged in tlic nr.iclici.' of liis ])rofession in Boston, Mass., but came to Kansas City and entered into l)usiness here in 1885. Much of the architectural improve- ment in the city in the last two years is the -result of his skill and artistic taste, and no gentleman of his profession can show better proofs of the high class of his work than Mr. Brooks. Among the buildings erected here u])on his designs and under liis diri-clion, may be mentioned the magnificent residence of Mr. D. T. Beals, on IinU-peiKkMice avenue, tlie Beals Building, northwest corner of Ninth and Wyandotte streets, tlie residence of Bislioj) lleiidrix, Kmanuel Ba])tist Church on Woodland .iveiiue, and others. These are only a few buildings designed and superintendi-l by him ; but to enumerate all the fine structures which owe their beauty and ..tility to his knowledge and skill, would tax 1)eyoiid reasonable limit the space of this volume. It is suiricient to say that a large number of the finest business and residence structures of the city are of his designing, and owe their coiivi-nience ami taste to the hai)i)y com'bination of the practical with the artistic, whicli is characteristic of all his work. Although doing a most gratifying city business, his transactions are not confined to this locality, but extend throughout Missouri and Kansas. lie is now i)re])ariiig ])laiis and estimates of several im])ort- aiit slructures whicli rei)reseiit a very large outlay of money to be spent in adding new arcliilechirai triiim])hs to his well-earned reputation. Mr. Brooks is a native of Boston, Mass., studied artdiitecture for a number of years with a prominent architect of that city, graduated at the Boston High School, and has been a residtul of Kansas City since 1885, C. H. Brown & Co. Real Kstate Agents; Room 37, Water Works Buibling. 'fhis will known firm was established in 1886, and has, by virtue of the hoiioiable and iiil(.;!!ig(.'iil cfi'orts i)ut forth by the members, already assumed a Ijioniineiil and lasting i)lace in the highest commercial circles of Kansas City. Mr. C. II. Brown is a native of New \'oik, but has been a resident here for three years, Me was previously engaged as a dealer in hardware, in which business his present partner, Mr. I*<. N. Burr, was associated. These gentlemen make a specialty of inside property, and also deal extensively in farm and town property at Randolph, Mo. 1 hey are enteri)risiiig l)usiness men, interested in everything that pertains to the i)rogress and development of their adopted city. Henry Albers. — Wholesale Flour; 306 Delaware Street. — This enterprise was founded in .\ugust, 1886, by Mr. Heiirv Albers, who hails from the State of Illinois, where he was engaged in the nulling business for upwards of twenty years, at Warsaw. A cajjital of f 2o,ooti is invested in this business, and an annual trade of ui)w(ird of ;p25o,ixx) is done, mostly local, but extending to adjacent country districts, the volume of trade steadily increasing. Mr. Albers has nine men em- ployed, and of these are ex])erienced traveling salesman, who represents the house 111 its trade territory. The S])eci.'ilties handled are the following superior brands : " rillsbiuy's Best." " Sui)erlalive." "While Loaf," and Crosby's "AAA," all hard wheat baker's Hour, for which Mr. Albers is sole agent. He is also agent for the Topeka Mill and l^evator Co., luter-Ocean Mills, of Topeka, Kas., and Wamego The Industries of Kansas City. 129 Mill and Elevator Co.. Wamef^o, Kas. The following brands of flour constitute part of the stock in trade, besides those already mentioned : " Queen of the Pantry," "Jack Frost," " Leiter Patent," "Smoky Hill Patent," "A i," " Bonanza," "Ilack- nev," " Buffalo," " Royal King," " Magnolia," and " Rose Bud." The success attending Mr. Alber's business venture in this line has met with merited results by reason of care and skill in the direction of his affairs, and the honorable methods adopted in securing trade. He is well known and highly esteemed iu commercial circles of this citv, and his continued success is a foregone conclusion. The Eagle Manufacturing Company.— Manufacturers of Agricul- tural Implements, and Forwarders of Carriages, Buggies, PhiL-tons, Surreys, etc.; Branch Houses : Kansas Citv, Mo.; Council Bluffs, la.; Dallas, Tex.; Little Rock, Ark.; Office and Depot Warehouse, Tenth and Hickory Streets; Factory, Davenport, la. — This great western industry was founded in 1866 at Davenport, la., and duly incor- porated under the State law with a ca])ital of $250,000, of which 1^150. 000 is paid up. The availa1)le means of this comji.-iny is upwards of one half million dollars if they desired to draw on their outside resources. The officers of the company are Messrs. E. P. Lynch, President, G. H. French, Secre- tary, and T. O. Swiney, Treasurer. S. B. Stokeley is resident manager of the Kansas City house. An annual business is done of upwards of $500,000, embracing the trade territory of all the States and Territories west of the Mississippi river. There are seven men in the employ at this point, four of whom take care of the interests of the house in its trade territor}-. The branch depot was estaljlished here in i The Industries of Kansas City. 131 of New York, $2,700,075; Insurance Company of North America, Philadelphia, $8,977,490; Niagara, of New York, $2,080,949; Norwich Union, of England, $1,124,820; Sun, of London, Eng., $1,477,932; Saint Paul, of Minnesota, $1,261,826; Underwriters, of New York, $3,659,135; Liverpool and London and Globe, of England, $5,534,788; Westchester, of New York, $1,133,421; Connecticut Fire, of Hartford, $1,974,749; National Fire, of Hartford, $1,853,727. Mr. C. H. Carpenter came from Vermont to Kansas City in 1854, and has been a resident of Wyandotte County since 1857, where he was engaged at first in the carpenter and building industr}-, and later on followed farming, until engaging in his present enterprise. Mr. Baker is a native of Connecticut, has been a resident of Kansas twent}' years, and of Kansas City, Kas., seven years, and until recently was engaged in the dry goods business in Kansas City, Mo. E. H. Carpenter has been a resident of Kansas for thirty years. Thus all of the members of this firm have been identified with the interests of Kansas from the incipiency of the enterprise. The firm control the sale of large tracts of land outside the city limits, besides many desir- able residence lots and buildings for residence and business purposes for rent and sale. Their insurance business is the largest and their real estate interest among the largest in the city. Their rental list is notably the most important, and loans are looming up in a gratifying manner. Eby, Dowden & Co. — Wholesale Grocers; 928 and 930 Santa Fe Street. — This firm, of which Messrs. Upton Eby, M. S. Dowden and L. W. Bates are the individual members, was formed March 4, 1886, since which time they have enjoyed a large and steadily increasing business, the members of the firm all being experienced business men of wide acquaintance with the trade throughout the territory covered by the business, including Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory, Texas and Colorado, in which the firm is represented by five active and experienced traveling salesmen. They occupy a five-story and basement building, 36x130 feet in dimensions, eligibly located with railroad switches at each end of the building, and every facility for the receipt, handling and shipment of goods. The stock comprises everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries, grocers' sundries and shelf goods, and a specially fine line of tobaccos and cigars, the stock being carefully selected, and composed of the freshest and best goods obtainable. Eleven clerks and assistants are employed in the house, and the trade of the firm has alread}- grown to vast proportions, the house enjoying. a first-class reputation with the trade. Mr. Eby, of this firm, has been for thirt}' years a resident of Kansas City, and was formerly a member of the wholesale grocery firm of Gregory & Co., and has altogether been engaged in the grocery business for the past twenty years. Mr. M. S. Dowden was formerh- engaged in the live stock business, and has one of the best and most extensive stock farms in the country, located in Knox County, Missouri. Mr. Bates, the other member of the firm, was formerly a traveling salesman for the grocery hovise of Gregory' & Co. Thus composed of experienced and successful business men, and using every endeavor to secure the favor of the trade by offering superior goods at the closest margins, by uniform fairness and accuracy, and by promptness in filling orders, the firm fully deserves the favor with which it is regarded. Bullene, Moore, Emery & Co. — Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions, Crockery, Fancy Goods, etc. ; Seventh, Main and Delaware Streets. — This vast establishment, which now, in the volume of its business and extent of its stock, excels any other in its line in the West, was established upon a comparatively very small scale by Mr. T. B. Bullene, about twenty-five years ago. A number of changes have since taken place in the personnel of the firm, which now consists of Messrs. W. E. Emery, T. B. Bullene, L. R. Moore, J. T. Bird and W\ B. Thayer. Their store is a handsome and imposing stri;cture, fronting 196 feet on Main street, 138 feet on Seventh street and 196 feet on Delaware street, and is a four-story and basement building, containing in all about 117,000 square feet of floor space. In addition to these large premises the firm has a warehouse on Broadway, between Fifth and Sixth streets, which has five floors, 50x120 feet in dimensions, or 30,000 square feet of floor space. The store is completely equipped with elevators, which make the top floor as accessible as the main one, is lighted by electricity, heated by steam and equipped throughout with all improvements and accessories calculated to aid or expedite the operations of the business. They 132 The Industries of Kansas City. carry complete lines of silks, dry goods, linens, housekeeping goods, gloves, blankets, domestics, ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, laces, notions, fancy goods, millinery goods, cloaks, suits, carpets, etc., in addition to which they have a full line of crockery, bric-a-brac and notions, and the house is the recognized headquarters for the supply of staple goods and novelties in the lines which it deals. In addition to a heavy and steadily increasing retail business, the firm has a well-equipped wholesale department, from which they do a large business with dealers throughout Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and Nebraska, having commended themselves to the favor and patronage of the trade by the superior selection of their stock and the favorable inducements in price which they are enabled to offer, as a consequence of the relations maintained by them with the leading manufac- turers, both foreign and domestic. In order to facilitate their vast and constantly expanding business, the firm has had established, for a number of years, a New York office at 120 Franklin street, which is in charge of Mr. Emery, for the pur- pose of buying goods from the leading Eastern factories, and receiving consign- ments from abroad. The firm have their foreign offices located at 66 Faulkner street, Manchester, England, 2 Faubourg Poissonniere, Paris, and Chemnitz. The history of the expansion of this business from the original establishment to the present time is one of the most notable examples of business success presented by the commercial history of Kansas Citj-. Its present prosperity has not been built up by accident, but is the result of a rare combination of executive ability and the improvement of opportunities, and the present personnel of the firm is made up of practical men, who have contributed to the present position of the house by the exercise of industry, energy and experience. The total number of employes engaged as clerks, bookkeepers, etc., is at present 617. Diehl & Bailey. — Real Estate and Financial Agents; Room 10, National Block, Northeast Corner of Ninth and Main Streets ; Telephone 464. — The natural outgrowth of a progressive community is the establishment of real estate and financial agencies, whose mission is the promotion of the material and healthy development of everything appertaining to the building interests and the safe investment of capital. The enterprise now under special notice had its inception in this cit}-, April, 1S81, through Messrs. Whit. Diehl and Mitchell, the latter dying in August, 1886. Mr. Diehl is from Maryland originall}-, but came here from Tiffin, O., where he had resided for some years, and was engaged in the dry goods business. He is a gentleman of eminent business qualifications and thoroughly conversant with every detail of this avocation. His associate, Mr. F. A. Bailey, is from New York City, and came to Kansas City some six months ago, when he became connected with this business. He was formerly in the livery business, and holds large interests in Kansas City realty, both within and outside the city limits, notably in the Phoenix Park property. This firm handle the Prospect Summit property, comprising sixteen acres within the city limits, which was put on sale in the spring of 1887, and in ninety days ninety lots were disposed of at encouraging figures. Prospect avenue, which passes through this property, is eighty feet wide. The greater portion of this tract is now blocked, and the remainder is being rapidly laid out by the surveyors. A street-car line is now in process of construction to this point. They have also one acre of eligible froperty not platted, at Fifteenth and Jackson streets, which they are offering at 20,000, and some very desirable property on Fifth street, at I475 per foot, the cheapest in that part of the city. Their holdings at present comprise inside property principally, but are by no means restricted to them. Loans are made upon reasonable terms, and investments effected to the best advantage as to profit and safety, and all other financial transactions are attended to with the utmost care and to the entire satisfaction of the parties interested. G. B. All is & Co. — Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Moulding and Screen Doors ; Yard, Foot of Minnesota Avenue. — This lumber yard was established thirty years ago by Mr. A. G. Walcott, who, after a successful business career of over a quarter of a century, was succeeded by the present firm in 18S4. The principal of this firm is Mr. G. B. Allis, a native of Massachusetts, but more recently living in the West, during which time he acted for a series of years as United States railway postal clerk, previous to his removal to Kansas City, Kas., in 1875. The yards of this company cover one and one-half The Industries op Kansas City. 133 acres, being equipped with the requisite facilities for the proper transaction of the business ; and a competent force of hands is employed by the firm. The special trade of the j-ard is in screen doors, lath, shingles, niouldings, etc., and the firm has a capacity for handling about 150 cars per annum. Thus far the trade has been chiefly in Missouri and Kansas, but through the superior merit of their stock their patronage is extending into other territory. The house is prepared to furnish to purchasers free estimates, and solicits patronage upon the merits of its dealings. Trumbull, Reynolds & Allen.— Seedmen and Manufacturers of Hay Harvesting Machinery ; Offices and Warehouse, Northeast Corner of St. Louis Avenue and Liberty Street.— Situated as it is in the heart of the fertile midland re- gions of the United States, Kansas City affords unparalleled facilities as a distribut- ing center for the manufacturers of agricultural implements and machinerv, and as a depot of supply of farm and garden seeds, which are constantlv in increasing de- mand by the husbandman and horticulturist. The firm now under special notice was among the first to introduce from this point and supply these useful appliances and necessities to the pioneer citizen and farmer of the great west. Messrs. Trumbull, Reynolds & Allen founded this enterprise in 1872, their operations at first being confined to a general dealing in seeds and agricultural implements, subsequently adding buggies to this line of business. This business at the outset was located at 134 The Industries of Kansas City. 419 Walnut street, but the trade of this house increased so rapidly that they were obliged to seek more commodious quarters, and consequently removed to their present eligible location in the heart of the manufacturing and jobbing portion of the city. The premises occvipied for business purposes are a substantial six-story brick building 50x90 feet in dimensions, completely equipped with every convenience and modern appliance for the expeditious receipt and handling of their goods. Railroad switches connect this house directly with every trunk line running out of this city. In 1883 a factory was erected at Armourdale, Kas., by this firm, which is used exclusively in building the celebrated Dani Automatic Hay Stackers and Gatherers, and is filled with the most improved modern machinery, giving employment to a force of fifty skilled workman in addition to the twenty or twenty-five assistants they em- ploy at the warehouse. The house also handle in a general way all kinds of improved hay machinery, among which may be mentioned The Peerless Mower and Deade- rick Hay Press. They are also the general agents for the Aultman & Taylor Thresher and Engines, which are acknowledged to be the greatest grain saving machines ever manufactured. It will thus be seen that this enterprising firm, has given Kansas City one of the most useful manufacturing interests, and promises to become an important factor in the further development of this essential industry in the West. The gentlemen engaged in this enterprise are eminently fitted both by education and experience for the prosecution of the business, and stand high in commercial and social circles in this city. Their investments in this industry are very large, and they have a trade which covers the West, Northwest and Southwest, and is steadily increasing in volume. I F. B. Nof singer & Co. — Real Estate Agents; 704 Delaware Street.^ Among all the varied enterprises with which Kansas Cit}^ abounds there are none of greater importance or more closely allied to its increasing prosperity than the real estate business. It is not alone beneficial to the capitalist, but is of peculiar interest to the home seeker of small means. While it seeks out the most import- ant and profitable places for the investment of capital, it also allots into small divisions large realties, and places them upon the market, thus giving opportunity to individuals of small means to purchase, and also serves to build up and popu- late the city. It makes and establishes values either by advance or depreciation, and thus prohibits the large landholder from extortion or the fixing of fictitious values. In truth, without the real estate agency business, Kansas City would not be what it is to-day. The present firm was established in 1886, and has, from its incipiency, conducted a business perfectly satisfactory, financially and otherwise, and which is constantly increasing. The business of this firm is principally local, making large deals in city and addition residence and business properties. It purchases, sells and exchanges all manner of realties, and is a worthy factor to the prosperity of the city. Each member gives his individual attention to the busi- ness, thus insuring correct methods and satisfactory results. Mr. F. B. Nofsinger is a native of Indiana, has been a resident of Kansas City nineteen years, and was President of the Board of Trade here for four successive years. He was also President of the City Council for two j-ears, and has otherwise been prominently connected with important interests in the city. Mr. George S. Peters, junior member of the firm, is a native of New York, and has been a resident of this city one year. The firm has a high standing as a result of their close attention to every detail of their business, and their uniformly fair dealings. A. K. Brower & Co. — Wholesale Dealers in Whiskies, Wines and Brandies ; Corner of Fourth and Delaware Streets. — One of the prominent whole- sale liquor houses of the city is that of A. K. Brower & Co., established April ist, 1887. A capital stock of $20,000, swelled to five times the amount in a few months, is employed in the business. The first floor and basement of a building 20x80 feet, on the corner of Fourth and Delaware streets, are called into requisition for the business, and, although of short experience here, the members of the firm deern the present quarters inadequate to their growing business, and intend mov- ing into more commodious quarters soon. The house is fully equipped with all the facilities for handling goods, and the transaction of the accumulating business, and employment is given to seven persons, with a pay-roll of $300 per month. The storage capacity of the building is four car-loads, and in brands of various sorts and descriptions. This house, besides being dealers, are also heavy importers The Industries of Kansas City. 135 ■of wines, gins, brandies, etc., in kinds and brands too numerous to mention, and the annual trade of the establishment is $75,000. The specialties of this house consist of McCormick's whiskies, distilled at Waldron, Clay County, Missouri. The trade is mostly located in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Texas and Colorado. This firm is composed of A. K. & J. C. Brower. The former, who is a a native of Ohio, removed to Pontiac, 111., at the age of nineteen years, and subse- quently acted as engineer in the Ontonagon, Mich., Copper Mines, one year, remov- ing thence to Longton, Kas., and engaging in farming six years prior to removing to Kansas City, April ist, 1887. He also owns real estate in Horace Greely County, Kansas, as well as an interest in a hotel there. J. C. Brower is a native of Provi- dence, R. I. He came to Illinois in 1865, and finally to Kansas City in 1887. James T. Broughal & Co. — Real Estate Brokers; Room 20, Beal's Building, Northwest Corner of Ninth and Wyandotte Streets. — This business was established in the early part of 18S7, by Messrs. McKean & Broughal, but changed to the present name in November, 1S87. This firm's first year's business has been very gratifying, and they have worked up a good trade and a high reputation, not only in the city, but through Kansas and Missouri. They also have a rental de- partment in their office, and persons desiring good houses should communicate with them. , They have a controlling interest m the Kate Goodin Place, the James Goodin Place, and the Exposition Place, besides handling a large list of improved and unimproved property, farms, acre property, residence and business property, and a general real estate trade. During the year 1887 this firm transacted business to the amount of $937,000 ; certainly a gratifj-ing showing. Mr. Broughal has been a resident of Kansas City for five years. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was formerly with the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railway. He is widely and favorably known, and is worthy of all the patronage land investors or dealers may bestow on him. The Northrup Banking Company. — H. M. Northrup, President; A. B. Northrup, Vice-President; K. L. Browne, Cashier; 501 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kas. — This old and substantial banking house was originally established September 4th, 1874, ^^ ^ private bank, by the firm of Northrup & Son, and continued as such until June ist, 1S87, when it was incorporated under the State law of Kansas as The Northrup Banking Co., with a paid in capital stock of $100,000. The official report of the condition of this bank at the close of business, July 6th, 18S7, or about six weeks after its organization as a corporation, showed that in addition to a paid up capital of $ico,ooo the bank had undivided net profits of $3,437.59, loans and discounts of $284,218.33, sight exchange amounting to $425,419.41, cash $139,758.93, and total resources of $885,676.90. A general banking business is conducted, loans being made on approved security, first-class commercial paper being discounted and exchange issued on all the principal foreign and domestic cities. Deposits are received from corporations, firms and individuals, to whom ever}' facility is given consistent with safe and conservative banking. Mr. H. M. Northrup, the President, is an old and leading citizen, having resided in Kansas City, Mo., as early as 1844. He is prominently identified with many important business enterprises in addition to his position as President of this bank. His son, Mr. A. B. Northrup, who has been associated with him in this bank ever since its inception, is active in its aifairs, and has largely aided, by his good judgment, in sustaining for the bank the high place it occupies in the confidence of the commu- nity. Mr. K. L. Browne, the Cashier of the bank, is a thoroughly practical and experienced banker, who by close and efficient attention to his duties has had a large share in promoting the steady increase in the business of the bank, which it has enjoyed from its inception to the present time. Easton & Clark. — Manufacturers of Fine Light Carriages and Buggies, Cincinnati, Ohio; Western Branch, 816 Walnut Street, Kansas City; Robert S. Barnes, Manager. — This industry was founded one-half a century ago, at Cincinnati, Ohio, by the Bruce Carriage Company, who were succeeded by the present firm about four years ago. The parent house employs about 250 workmen in the factories, which are quite extensive, and equipped with every modern convenience and appli- ance for the proper execution of the finest carriage work. The western branch house, under the efficient management of Mr. Robert S. Barnes, was established 136 The Industries op Kansas Citi here in August, 18S6. He has three competent assistants in the employ, and covers a trade territory embracing Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and the Indian Territory. The goods handled are the product of the Cincinnati works, which consist of fine carriages and buggies. The premises occupied as repository, office and salesrooms are eligibly located at 816 Walnut street, comprising a^sub- stantial three-story building 25x130 feet in dimensions, supplied with ever}- con- venience for the receipt, safe storage, and shipment of goods. The proprietors, Messrs. Ben. P. Easton and S. H. Clark, are residents of Cincinnati, and are practical business men in their line. Mr. Barnes is from Ohio, and since the inception of this branch establishment has been in charge of its affairs, and has achieved a gratifying success. The Schueler Abstracts of Land Titles.— Main Office, Corner of Missouri Avenue and Delaware Street. — This business was established in 1879 ^7 Mr. A. L. O. Schueler, who came here from St. Louis, Mo., where he was engaged in the same line of business. Transfers of land are so numerous and rapid in Kansas Cit}- that investors would suffer annoying, if not serious, delays in ascer- taining the condition of titles to real estate were it not for such an office as Mr. Schueler's. The plan or system consists of a complete chain of title, or property index, of all the lands in the counties of Jackson and Claj' in Missouri and Wyandotte County, Kansas, with branch offices at Independence, Mo., Liberty, Mo., and Wyan- dotte, Kas., and employs, in the combined offices, fifty assistants in compiling ab- stracts and making certificates of title. Owing to the constant increase of this already large and extensive business, requiring more room than now occupied, Mr. Schueler has lately purchased the property at No. no East Sixth street, located on the north side thereof, between Grand avenue and W^alnut street, and will in early spring break ground for the erection of a fire-proof building, especially arranged for the use of this business. His patronage is the legitimate reward of the care and accu- racy with which all abstracts and certificates of title are made out in this office, the public having found where reliable abstracts may be obtained promptly. W. H. Barse & Co. — Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Artists' Materials, Pictures, Fancy Goods, etc. ; 728 Main Street. — This well-known and favorite estab- lishment was originalh' conducted by Mr. William E. Thorne, bj' whom the busi- ness was established in 1869, and who carried it on until February of the present year, when he was succeeded by the firm of Barse & Barber, which firm continued the business until September last, when Mr. Barber retired, Mr. Barse remaining as sole proprietor of the business. The premises occupied embrace a three-story building, 25x80 feet in dimensions, completely equipped and elegantl}^ arranged in accordance with its artistic surroundings, and carrjnng a large and completely diversified stock, embracing artists' materials of every description, artists' supplies, statuar}-, picture frames, etchings, fine steel engravings and other pictures, and a general assortment of goods suitable for wedding, holiday and anniversary presents. Eleven clerks and assistants are employed in the house, and the busi- ness is of large and steadily increasing volume, not only in the city, but also in mail orders from all parts of Kansas and Western Missouri. Mr. Barse is a young man trained to business pursuits, and prior to embarking in this enterprise was engaged in the office of his father, Mr. G. R. Barse, who is a prominent live stock commission merchant. The superior merit of the stock carried at this establish- ment, the close and accurate attention paid to all orders, the reasonable prices at which the goods are sold, and honorable business methods have secured for the house a deserved popularity and prosperity. Chadwick, Woodworth & Co. — Real Estate and Loan Agents, and Investors of Capital ; Room 28, Delaware Block, Southeast Corner of Seventh and Delaware Streets. — This enterprise was established in January, 1887, b}- the above firm, and has since done a satisfactory business financially and otherwise. The principal portion of their business is located in Missouri and Kansas, though they have control of a large amount of city and addition property, which is now in the market for sale or exchange. They also own considerable cit}^ and addition real estate, and have recently platted Chadwick Second Addition and Lawndale Addition, also Fair Oak Addition and Littria Spring Place, part of which is under their management, and in which they have an interest. They invest large sums of The Industries of Kansas City. 137 money for Eastern capitalists, b}- loans and the purchase of real estate. In November, 1887, this firm purchased 55 acres of land h'ing just north of Mount Washington, for which they paid the sum of $2,000 per acre; in the same month they sold to Eastern parties 115 acres of land for $2,600 per acre, and such transac- tions have obtained for them a character of experienced judgment in regard to opportunities and advantages in making investments. The firm is interested in the construction of the Independence and Short Line Railroad. Mr. A. Chadwick, senior member of the firm, has been a resident of Kansas City about ten years. Mr. D. A. Woodworth and his brother I. J. Woodworth, junior members, have also resided in the city a number of years. Manhattan Clothing Company. — H. C. Lewis, President and Manager; Corner of Fifth and Main Streets. — This association was incorporated October, 1887, with a large capital stock, and a still larger surplus. The principal portion of its trade is confined to the city, although it does an extensive transient busi- ness, which is constantly increasing. The house is largely engaged in the sale of all kinds of clothing, furn- ishing goods and notions ; employ- ing a force of ten clerks, and now holds a prominent position as a leader in its line. It occupies the main floor of the spacious building on the corner of Main and Fifth streets, occupying an area of 40x60 feet, with high ceiling, large plate glass windows, lighted with elec- tricity, heated with steam ; airy and comfortable, the rear wall be- ing embelished with a magnificent mirror, 14 x 40 feet, costing $1,200, making it one of the most elegant and commodious store-rooms in the cit}-. The spacious windows are filled to overflowing with the neat- est and most fashionable goods in the market — one with elegant clothing, another with hats and caps, whilst the store-room is literally jammed with a reserve stock embracing every article in this line of merchandise. Mr. Lewis is a native of Louisiana, and is now a resident of Kansas Cit}', where he has built wp an excellent trade resulting from fairness and accuracy in all his dealings, and enjoj-s a success which promises to steadily in- crease from year to year. Philip Best Brewing Company. — Headquarters at Milwaukee, Wis.; Charles Worst, Manager of the Kansas City Branch; 96, 100 and 108 Main Street. — For many ^-ears the city of Milwaukee has held a leading place among all the cities of the United States in the production of beer, and this prominence has been earned b}- the acknowledged excellence of the product and the superior facilities afforded for carrying on the business in that city. Prominent among the firms who have contributed toward this position of leadership is that of the Philip Best Brewing Co. The business was originally established in 1842, by Mr. Jacob Best, who was assisted by his sons Philip, Charles, Jacob and Lorenz. After various changes the entire business passed into the hands of Philip Best in i860, and four years afterward Mr. Fred Pabst was admitted to the firm. In 1865 Mr. Philip Best retired, and Mr. Schandein became a member of the firm, which did "business under the style of Philip Best & Co., until 1873, when it was incorporated under its present style, with a capital stock of $2,000,000, but the amount invested at present writing is nearly $5,000,000. Mr. Pabst became President, Mr. Schandein, Vice-President and Mr. Charles Best, Jr., Secretary. From the inception of the business to the present time continuous additions and improvements have been made to the plant of the company, which now has a capacity for the produdlion of 750,000 barrels of beer yearly, its adlual output for the past year having been 440,423 138 The; Industries of Kansas City. barrels and the volume of its produdlions steadily increasing from year to year. At the brewery in Milwaukee employment is given to over 800 hands, and the produdt, which is made upon the most approved processes, and with the aid of the best machinery and appliances adapted to this department of produdlive industry, is not only popular in all parts of the United States, but is exported to every conntry of the civilized world. In 1879 ^ branch was established in this city for the purpose of supplying the demands of the trade for beer of this brew in Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Missouri, Texas, Arkansas and Arizona, in all of which States and Territories a large business is done through this branch, which gives employment to thirty hands. The company is now engaged in making additions to its Kansas City premises, contemplating the expenditure of $140,000 in buildings, stables, etc., including one of the finest offices in the city, elaborately fitted up and furniskied in cherry, the fittings of the office alone costing $5,300. In addition to the branch in this city, the company maintains branches at Chicago and Peoria, 111., St. Paul, Minn., and Pittsburg, Pa., the main offices being on the brewery premises at Milwaukee, where the buildings of the company cover over fourteen acres of ground, in addition to which they have extensive grounds, depots, etc., and large elevators with a capacity of 1,000,000 bushels of malt and barle3^ The company manufactures five varieties of beer, including their celebrated Export and Select beers, which are sold only in bottles, their Bohemian and Bavarian beer in bottles or wood, and their Stan lard beer, which is sold in wood only. The excellence of this beer has frequently been attested by its success in competition, it having been given the first reward of merit at the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia, and received the gold medal at the Paris Exposition, and the first prize at the Southern Exposition at Atlanta, Ga., and World's Exposition at New Orleans. Among the branches of the company, the Kansas City establishment occupies a leading place, and does a large and steadily increasing business which has been earned not only by the merit of the produA itself, but also largely increased by the thorough efficiency, accurate knowl- edge and superior business'qualifications of the several representatives here who who have had long and valuable experience in this line. Mellier, Darragh & Co. — Real Estate Investors; Room i. Alamo Build- ing, Seventh and Delaware Streets. — This firm ranks among the leading real estate agents of Kansas City, and have commended themselves to investors by their fair dealing and sound judgment. Mr. W. G. Mellier established this firm in 1884, and in November, 1886, associated with him Mr. Jas. C. Darragh, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. Darragh was formerly engaged in banking in that city. Within the last eighteen months Mellier, Darragh & Co., have organized the Kenwood, Llewellyn Park, Mellier Place, Murray Hill and Dickinson Place syndicates, aggregating $2,000,000 of property. An evidence of the standing of the firm is shown by the support which they have received from local investors. Last spring the first week's sales in their Kenwood addition amounted to $115,000, the largest week's sale ever made in an addition. They have customers in nearly every Eastern State, and en- deavor to protect the interest of non-residents with the same amount of prudence, as they exercise in managing their own aflfairs. Their financial standing is first- class and they are thoroughly responsible. Sol. Block & Co. — Wholesale Dealers in Whiskies and Importers of Wines and Brandies ; 423 Delaware Street. — The history of this institution is an interest- ing one, as it carries us back to the early days of Kansas City, in whose interests some of the members of this firm were identified and assisted materially in the development of its present grand resources. Away back in the early '70's Mr. Sol. Block, the senior member of this firm, was a resident of New York, and from thence moved to Nebraska, and finally came to Kansas City in 1874. In the fall of 1878, when the firm of B. S. Flersheim & Co. was organized and established, Mr. Block became one of its most influential and active members, and, in fact, was re- garded as the "bone and sinew" of the infant enterprise. With all these years of experience Mr. Block has become an adept in all the intricacies of the business, and in the art of distilling, etc., is without a peer among dealers in Kansas City, thus being enabled to select the pure and unadulterated. Mr. Theodore W. Gripp, the junior member of the firm, is a native Kentuckian. During his seven years' residence in Kansas City, and away back into his early manhood in the South, he has been constantly identified with the wholesale whisky trade, so that he, too, has The Industries of Kansas City. 139 become an efficient judge of the qualities of this beverage that has become so thoroughly Americanized. This firm is composed of two young, thriving, active, honorable business men, who for many years have been residents of Kansas City, and both of whom are thoroughly accomplished in all matters pertaining to their business. They occupy the neat three-story brick building and basement at 423 Delaware street, which is thoroughly stocked with the choicest brands of wines and liquors, including most of the celebrated brands of Kentucky sour mash, and also the celebrated Pennsylvania R3'e Whisky. They make a specialty of and enjoys an extensive trade in the celebrated " Silver Cliff" Whisky, conceded by connoisseurs to be one of the finest of Kentucky's productions. Misfit Clotining' Parlors.— S. M. Levy, Proprietor; 611 and 613 Delaware Street. — This business is one of the special features of a metropolitan city. It sup- plies a demand for tailor-made clothing, without resort to the merchant tailor, who not infrequently adds his percentage for style to the price of his work, and mate- rial and style nowadays is an expensive luxury. In this connexion special and gratifying mention is due to the Misfit Clothing Parlors, established here in 1883 by Messrs. S. M. Levy & Co., and on September i, 1887, the firm assumed its present style. A floiirishing trade has rewarded the well-directed efforts of the present proprietor, Mr. S. M. Levy, who is an adept in the business, having previously con- ducted a similar enterprise in St. Louis, Mo., for four years. His stock consists of cuslom-made clothing obtained from the leading merchant tailors all over the country, as these have clothing which is either not called for or declined on account of some trifling defect in the fit, and hence the designation of the business "misfit clothing." This stock is purchased at a considerable reduction upon the original cost, and is carried in such diversified styles that the most fastidious can be readily suited with a desirable fit, substantial wear and elegant patterns. Mr. Levy's trade extends to the city mainly, and amounts to upwards of $100,000 annually, b}' reason of his taste and good judgment in making his selections and the exercise of hon- orable business methods in all his dealings. He is a native of Buffalo, N. Y,, and has had long and valuable experience in the clothing trade. Four efficient sales- men are in his employ. iVl. J. Payne & Sons. — Real Estate and Rental Agenc)^ ; Room 2, North- east Corner of Sixth and Wyandotte Streets. — This enterprise was established m April, 1887, and has, perhaps, been more successful in business than any other of like character in the city, the parties having been associated with various enter- prises here and identified with the prosperity of Kansas City for more than thirty years. With this extended knowledge of the interests of the community, it enjoys superior facilities for the transadlion of business in this line in a perfe6lly satisfac- tory manner. Most of its efforts are employed in the sale and exchange of inside property, whilst thej' are largely engaged in handling realty in the various additions, and are individual owners of a considerable amount of acre property within the city limits, which thej' contemplate soon placing upon the market. With such ex- tended acquaintance this firm enjoj'S peculiar facilities for obtaining first-class tenants for rental property, and in this line have been more than ordinarily suc- cessful, having a large list of such property at their command, and giving their individual attention to the business. Hon. Milton J. Payne, senior member of the firm, is a native of Christian County, Kentucky. At an early age he adopted the printers' profession, and in 1842 was employed as printers' " devil " in a small news- paper office in Hopkinsville, Ky., but becoming wearied with this occupation, after two years of labor in the office, he determined to seek his fortune in the then " far West." He went to St. Louis, where he was employed in a large dry goods house until 1850, when he came to the town of Kansas, now Kansas City, as a partner in a dry goods and clothing house. This enterprise was a failure, and the firm was dissolved, when Mr. Payne accepted a lucrative position in the then largest dry goods house in the city. In 1855 he was eledled Mayor of Kansas City, as also in 1856, 1857, 1858, 1859, ^s also again in 1862. This high municipal office he filled with honor to himself and advantage to his constituents. In 1864 he was elecfled to the State Legislature, and as a member of the House of Representatives he was adlive, popular and successful.. He has been engaged in various lines of business since, was incorporator of several railroads, and was largely identified with rail- road interests for the building up of this city. He is a very large owner of rea' 140 The Industries op Kansas City. estate, and is the possessor of an ample fortune, accumulated by his own untiring efforts. Frank A. and Thomas G. Payne, the junior members of the firm, are na- tives of Kansas City, and are well and favorably known to all the old settlers, as well as to the majority of the new comers. During their boyhood days they were accorded advantages which will take years for strangers to obtain. They have been successfully engaged in different branches of mercantile business, as their posses- sions will testify. New Albany Hotel. — George E. Green, Proprietor; 1024 Union Avenue.^ This is one of the oldest hotels in the city, having been established in 1870 by Otto Drugman, and changed its proprietorship in 1887. The hotel building is a hand- some three-stor}- brick structure, j 00x120 feet in dimensions, and fully equipped with everything needed in a first-class hotel, such as reading-rooms, ele6lric bells, etc., and having ample accommodations for one hundred guests. An elegant din- ing-room and a generous table, set with choice edibles, greet the traveler, and at the nominal price of $2 per day. The house gives employment to thirty persons as waiters, attendants and clerks, upon a weekty pay-roll of fSoo, and a volume of business approximating fioo,ooo per annum. This hotel is the nearest to the Union Depot in the city, and ranks first among similar houses on the Kansas City Bottoms. Mr. George E. Greene is a native of Illinois, who removed to Kansas City some eight j^ears since, and purchasing the Delmonico Restaurant, retained the same until 1887, when he disposed of it and assumed control of the New Albany Hotel, which is rapidly gaining a first-class reputation and a numerous patronage. Special accommodations are afforded for stockmen. Cable and elevated cars from this house reach all parts of the city, thereb}' making transit convenient to all classes of travel. J. W. Musick. — Dealer in all Kinds of Granite and Marble Monuments, Headstones and Cemetery Improvements; 819 Walnut Street. — This business was established in 1882 b}' Messrs. Musick, Stewart & Dorance, but the entire business fell into the hands of Mr. Musick in 1885, and he has since successfully carried on and extended and improved it, and commands a large and profitable trade throughout Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. He makes a specialt}- of designs for family monuments, and his work in this line is justly celebrated. He employes ten skilled workmen and occupies a capacious shop of 25 feet frontage and 137 feet deep. Monumental sculpture is something in which the masses of the public are entirely uneducated, but notwithstanding this the work coming from the chisels in Mr. Musick's shop commands a market for itself wherever it is seen. Mr. Musick has been a resident of the city for fifteen years. He formerh' traveled for several monumental firms prior to entering busi- ness for himself. He is a native of Kentuck}', but resided for many years in St. Louis, Mo., and is now one of Kansas City's most popular sculptors. Geo. & J. G. Muehlebach. — Proprietors of the Main Street Brewery; 1734 to 1740 Main Street. — The brewing business forms one of the most important industries in every city of note in the United States, and is consequently one of the most important in Kansas City. The proprietors of the Main Street Brewery began this business as far back as 1866, and have carried it on successfull}- and profitably ever since. Their establisment is fitted up and equipped with the best modern machinery and appliances for the brewing of malt, and their liquors are favorites in the city and through the State of Missouri, over which their trade extends. They keep twenty employes to do the work in their capacious six-storj- brewery, 75x150 feet in dimensions, which is owned by the Messrs. Muehlebach, and was built by them in 1880. B. F. Berry. — Real Estate Agent and Notary Public; 505^^ Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kas. ; Telephone 414)^. — This business enterprise was estab- lished in 1883, by Mr. B. F. Berry, who has had an experience of upwards of twenty years in this line. He hails from the State of Maine, and has been a resident of this city four years. His business consists in general real estate transactions, and ex- tends all through Missouri and Kansas, he, himself, owning considerable realty all over the city. Mr. Berrj' is largely interested in the Husted and Berry addition to this city, which is one of the most eligible for residence and business purposes. JHK Industries of Kansas City. 141 His notarial commission gives him the advantage of facilitating conveyancing and materialh- aids him in his business transactions with a numerous patronage. He also controls large sums of money, which he loans upon reasonable rates of interest, in amounts to suit the borrower. Numerous dwellings, business houses and fine farms are constantly upon his books for sale. He also represents five solid fire insurance companies. Those needing anj-thing in this line can do no better than give Mr. Berry a call or correspond with him. He refers, by permis- sion, to Northrup Banking Co., and all the other banking houses of Kansas City. The Excelsior Springs Company. — Howard M. Holden, President; E. L. Martin, Vice-President; Joseph S. Chick, Treasurer; General Office, 313 Alamo Building, Corner of Seventh and Delaware Streets, Kansas City; H. C. Fish, General Manager at Excelsior Springs. — The Excelsior Springs, located in Clay County, Missouri, have long possessed a reputation extending far beyond local bounds for the medicinal virtues of the waters found there; but there was Htlle effort to make the neighborhood a place of resort until the organization in the spring of 18S7 of the Excelsior Springs Co., designed to utilize these springs for the benefit of health seekers. This company purchased the principal spriu'gs and the adjacent 900 acres of land, and has since been busily engaged in making improve- ments which will render the springs an attradtive resort. A new and spacious hotel, shown in the accompanying illustration, containing 200 rooms, and equipped with every modern convenience and improvement is being eredled and the grounds have been laid out into elegant avenues, driveways, etc., the surrounding slopes being covered with majestic forest trees, and affording superior locations for permanent residences or summer homes. The springs themselves are being improved and put in first-class shape for use, and the completion of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad to the springs affords an easy means of conneciion between them and Kansas City, from which thej' are distant twenty-eight miles. The waters of the Excelsior Springs possess properties and combinations unknown to any other spring yet discovered in America ; and it has been proven by the personal experience of a large number of people who have been benefited, among whom are many citi- zens of Kansas City, that these waters are remarkably effective in cases of rheuma- tism, dropsy, kidney troubles, indigestion and cutaneous diseases, and posses i 142 Thx<, Industries of Kansas City. tonic properties beyond any other known mineral waters. Even prior to the acquisition of the springs by the company, the virtues of its waters had attracted a population of over 1,200 permanent residents, which number is being rapidly in- creased as a result of the facilities for entertainment afforded by the work done by the company and the advent of a railroad to the place. To those desiring summer houses or permanent residences, or who may wish to improve for business purposes or to make investments that will pay a large profit, the company offers desirably located and elegant lots at reasonable prices. The compau}- is strong and substan- tial, and will spare no expense in making this the most attraAive, enjoyable and health giving watering place in the West. B. F. Bower & H. Thomas. — Real Estate and Exchange Agency; Merchandise, Farms, Ranches, etc. ; 8)4 West Ninth Street, Room No. 18. — In all the various branches of business which go to make up the life and reliability of Kansas Citj- , there is none of greater importance, or that wields a greater influence in its future growth and prosperity, than that mentioned above ; hence the necessity of a special notice of this branch of business in a work purporting to be an accurate and concise record of the industries of this grand Western metropolis. The present enterprise was established in the spring of 1887, under the title of B. F. Bower & Co., but was changed to its present firm name, as above, in July, 1887. From its incip- iency, this agency has been favored with a most satisfaAory business, financially and otherwise, and has constantly increased until its importance is readily recog- nized throughout all business circles. It deals largely (buying, selling and ex- changing) in city residence and business properties, and, having aperfedl knowledge of present and prospedlive values, has" been very successful in all its transadlions of this chara<5ler. The firm also handles a large addition at Pensacola, Fla., very valuable property, which is now on the market, and is being disposed of rapidly. The principal part of its trade, however, is farming and ranch realties, located in Missouri, Kansas and Texas, which it is prepared to sell or exchange at most reasonable figures. It is also engaged in the buying, selling and exchanging ol merchandise, large or small stocks, for which it has peculiar advantages. Mr. B. F. Bower is a native of Illinois, and has been a resident of Kansas City seven years, and was formerly engaged in the grocery business here. Mr. H. Thomas was formerly a resident of Kansas, but has resided in Kansas City two years. The firm maintains a high standing in business circles, and enjoys a success which has been earned by liberal and accurate methods and promptness and reliability in its transadlions. Model Clothing House. — Max Weil, Proprietor; 500 and 502 Main Street. — The above important enterprise receives special mention in the pages ol this work for the reason that it is the pioneer clothing house of Kansas City, and none other is more popular or holds a higher position in relation to trade circles. The house was formerly known under a different name but passed into the hands of Mr. Weil in 1886. The building occupied is commodious and centrally located. It is 40x80 feet in dimensions, and the two main floors are used for the storage and display of goods. Fourteen skilled and courteous clerks are given employment, and the special goods carried are fine clothing, hats and gents' furnishings. Mr. Max Weil is a gentleman of long experience in the business, having had the manage- ment of a large clothing house in Cincinnati for some time previous to his removal here in 1885. He is a native of France, but sailed for America in 1879. Austin & Co. — Investment Bankers ; Security Building ; Sixth and Wyan- dotte Streets. — This firm is engaged in the investment of capital for clients in the Eastern States and in Great Britain, where they have a house in London under the management of Mr. Charles Harrison Tindal, M. A., one of the partners. Mr. Austin, the senior partner, is a native of Scotland, but came to America when quite young, and was for some years an officer of a bank on Wall street. New York. Since going West he has by careful study and a personal examination of the country, acquired a very extended knowledge of all values appertaining to their line of business. They make a specialty of the negotiation of mortgages for long time on well improved farms throughout Kansas and Missouri, and have a well perfected system for the examination of farms throughout these States. They have a large patronage, and one which is constantly increasing. The Industries op Kansas City. 143 Monitor Hay Press Company. — H. W. Severance, Secretary and Manager ; C. L. Ballintine, Treasurer ; W. S. Livengood, Patentee and Superintend- ent ; 1306 St. Louis Avenue. — This important industry was founded October i, 1886, by the gentlemen named above. Their business is the manufacture of a superior hay press known as the " Little Monitor," upon which many valuable improve- ments have been made from time to time since the issue of its first patent. It stands now as the best appliance adapted to baling hay with reference to strength, durability and simplicity of construction. It is manufactured entirely from iron and steel, and is easily operated. The capital involved ia the business amounts to f 10,000. The output capacity is one hundred and fifty presses per annum. A business of upwards of $30,000 annually is seciired in the sale of these presses, and the demand for them is constantly increasing. The high merit in the service of this patent will tend to create their general introduiftion. The company have twenty-five expert workmen in their employ. The trade covers the States of Kan- sas, Colorado, Missouri, Arkansas and the Territory of New Mexico. The building and plant of the company when completed will consist of machine-shops, adjusting department and molding-shop, and will be 100x200 feet in dimensions, supplied with every modern machine and appliance for the expeditious and proper execu- tion of the work. The proprietors are all gentlemen of pra6tical experience in the mechanical arts. Messrs. Severance and Ballentine are from the Empire State, and came to this city in 1887, subsequently entering into this enterprise, which had pre- viously existed under the diredlion and ownership of Mr. W. S. Livengood, who has learned the machinist's trade, attaining a high degree of skill in constructing intricate machiner}', besides being an inventor of considerable note. On account of his superior skill his services have been frequently called into requisition to ad- just complicated machinery in various parts of the country. His father, with whom he served his apprenticeship, was also a remarkable genius in the mechanical arts. Mr. Livengood's present design is to construct a new ele6lric motor of his own in- vention. If he achieves the same success in this direction that he has in the Moni- tor Hay Press, he will have accomplished a great and lasting benefit to the com- munity. Frank S. Baxter. — Real Estate; Room 419, Northwest Corner of Seventh and Delaware Streets. — In this wonderful city the remarkable advance of real estate in which is the absorbing topic of conversation all over the civilized world, the importance of honorable and reliable dealers or agents, cannot be over-estimated, and every addition of a firm which is inaugurated by responsible, honest men, may be regarded as a decided gain. Among the recent important enterprises of this character is that of Frank S. Baxter, established in March, 18S7. Mr. Baxter has been a resident of Kansas City since August 28th, 1874, ^"^ for fourteen years was the trusted express messenger for the Wells, Fargo Express Co. He makes a specialty of inside property, and on the east side and east bottoms. His trade is large, and rapidly increasing, and already covers Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and New Jersey. E. P. Brink. — Architect and Sanitary Engineer; Offices, Hall Brothers' National Block, Rooms i and 2, Corner of Walnut and Ninth Streets ; Tele- phone No. 1610 — There is no other avocation that can play such an important part in a communit}' in promoting health and comfort and subserving the progress of the present age in its tendencies towards elegance combined with convenience in building for business and residence purposes as that of the architect and sanitary engineer. The subject of this sketch is a representative man in this line, in which he has more than ordinary skill and repute, besides being a pioneer at his calling in the West. Twenty-five years ago Mr. Brink entered upon his professional career in the far West — and since its inception his business has met with a deservedly great success. He employs six competent assistants and does an ex- tensive business in the city and all through Missouri and Kansas. Among his achievements here in buildings designed and their construction superintended by him, may be prominent!}' mentioned fourteen houses on West Eighth street; the elegant residence 01 W. H. Winants, on Woodland avenue, and many others. He is at the present time engaged upon eighteen residences located on Seventh street and Woodland avenue ; a block of fifteen dwellings on Eighth street and Highland avenue, for C. C. Ouinlin ; a block of twelve residences on Independence avenue, for E. A. Phillips ; a block of eight residences on Eighth street and 144 The Industries of KanSx\s City. Brocklaud avenvie, for E. T. Studevant ; a block of three fine residences, for F. C. Marsh, and an elegant block of brick and terra cotta for L. E. Prindall. These are a few of his recent undertakings and promise to be in style and general appoint- ments in keeping with Mr Brink's high renown for first class work in architecture and sanitary conveniences. Mr. Brink, who has been a resident of this city for about two years, is a native of New York. He was formerly in San Francisco, and prior to engaging in business here was at Denver, Col., in the pursuit of his profession. During the past year he has designed and superintended the construc- tion of upwards of two hundred residences in Kansas City alone. His success is due to consummate skill in his profession and the exercise of reliable business methods in all his dealings. Boston Store. — C. W. & E. Pardridge& Co., Proprietors, Wholesale and Re- tail Dealers in Dry Goods, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Boots and Shoes, etc. ; Corner of Ninth and Main Streets. — The number of elegant and attractive dry goods houses found in this city is the grandest scale in which to weigh the importance of this department of our commerce. No city surpasses Kansas City in this industry or has a more prosperous or profitable custom. Among the most extensive mercantile houses in this line is the Boston Store. The variety of articles embraced in the general term " dry goods" is almost exhaustless, but this house has in stock the most extensive assortment in this line to be found in the market, which is constantly replenished with all the latest novelties of the very best fabrics and most unique designs, comprising everything pertaining to the stock of a large and comprehensive dry goods business, including woolens, all kinds of silk and cotton products, prints, domestics, fancy goods, etc. The elegant building occupied by this industry is five stories in height, embracing three floors of 50x115 feet, each floor occupied by the several departments in this line, where is to be found the most complete stocks, inckiding everything known to the several lines. The premises are completely equipped with every convenience and accessory calculated to aid or expedite the vast operations of the btisiness, a large electric light plant supplying brilliant illumination, with all other modern equipments for the comfort and convenience of customers. When it is further said that a force of two hundred clerks and assistants is employed, and that the annual business of the house amounts to $750,000, a fair idea will be arrived at as to the vast proportions of the business, which is steadily increasing. In addition to its vast business operations here the company are conducting two wholesale and two retail houses in Chicago, together with one retail establishment in each of the cities of Detroit, Mich., Cleveland, O., and Buffalo, N. Y., which gives them superior facilities for importing and purchasing in large quantities. They buy for cash only, and are thus enabled to dictate prices, obtaining goods at lowest values ; they sell for cash only, and at smallest possible margin. Thoroughly alive to the wants and demands of the trade, their stocks are selected with great care, and by application of energy and correct business methods the firm has secured for itself a great and gratifj'ing success. BIOSS, Darling & Co. — Real Estate and Loans; Northeast Corner of Sixth and W^yandotte Streets. — This firm, which is one of acknowledged prominence among the real estate dealers of Kansas City, is composed of Messrs. O. P. Bloss and H. W. Darling. They have been specially prominent in placing upon the market a number of the most desirable additions to Kansas Citj', included among which is the Beacon Hill Park, a tract of fifteen acres on Troost avenue and Twenty- ninth street, reached by the Troost Avenue cable, and having graded streets and every featiire necessary to invite permanent residence. The property is located on high ground, has excellent surface drainage, and is in every respect desirable. They also have property on Prospect avenue, the only street east of Troost avenue which is eighty feet wide, and which it is expected to widen to one hundred feet. A franchise for a street car line upon this avenue has been granted to the Fifteenth Street Cable Line, and they are now laying the track and will run horse cars as soon as completed, and eventually change to the cable line. The'tract controlled by this firm contains five acres, divided into 50 foot lots, and one third of them have already been sold. Another tract controlled by the firm is the Troost avenue front of Mt. Pleasant addition, reached by the Troost avenue cable line and divided into large lots, principally desirable as residence sites. The tracts above described are The Industries of Kansas City. 145 owned by the firm except Beacon Hill, which they control as agents. In addition to this suburban property the firm owns and controls over $20,00,000 worth of prop- erty in the city limits, improved and unimproved, and $300,000 worth of property in Kansas lands, from large ranches down to small farms. The firm has some very valuable propertv near the Board of Trade, and handles nothing but first-class prop- ertv of anv kind and guarantees purchasers against loss. Mr. Bloss, of this firm, has resided iii Kansas Citv for three years. He was originally from Northern New York, and was in the consular service of the United States at Montreal, from 1874 to early in 1SS5, coming here at the latter date. Mr. Darling was engaged in com- mercial pursuits and traveled all through this section, in which he is well and favorably known. The firm is one of the most prosperous and highly regarded of the real estate firms in the city, and has commended itself to a large and constantly growing patronage by correct methods of dealing, and by the superior attractions offered by its list of properties. Tolbert Rose & Co. — importers and Wholesale Dealers in Wines and Liquors, 418 bela^\are Street —This establishment, ranking among the foremost in the city, was founded by J. J. and W. C. Tolbert and R. M. Rose, June i, 1887, the former gentlemen having been natives and residents of the State of Georgia, where they passed their younger days of business manhood in the wholesale grocery trade, removing from thence to Kansas City just previeus to the institution of this new en- terprise. R. M. Rose was born in Willi- mantic. Conn., removing to New London, Conn., when just emerging into manhood, and serving as a drug clerk in that city, when in 1855 he removed to Georgia. In 1887 he removed to Atlanta, Ga., since which time he has been engaged in the liquor and wine business, gaining valuable experience therein, and finally removing to Kansas City at the organization of the present firm. A capital stock of $35,000 is involved in the enterprise. The building consists of a neat and commodious brick structure, three stories in height, with basement, 20x125 f'set in dimensions, fronting on 418 Delaware street, contiguous to the banking center of the city. A competent force of assistants, including four traveling salesmen, are employed about and in the direct interests of the establish- ment, necessitating a monthly pav-roll of $400, while the total annual volume of business exceeds $100,000. Since its inception the house has established a flourishing home trade, extending into the States of Colorado and Nebraska, with adjacent ter- ritory in prospective. The specialty of the concern is the sole agency for "J. H. Cutter's Whisky," manufacflured by C. P. Moorman & Co., Louisville, Ky. The house also deals extensively in fine imported wines bottled at Cadiz, Spain, and Oporto, Portugal, which are very rare goods in the city wine market. Full and superior stocks of imported goods are constantly on hand, while the general lines of liquors are not equaled elsewhere in the citv. " With an extensive experience in the liquor trade the founders of this enterprise have a very strong and vigorous element of success in the approaching future. W. S. Boylan & Co.— Abstracts of Title for Wyandotte County; 505 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kas. — To those dealing in real estate, or who purchase a business place or a home, the services of some reliable person who has access to superior sources of information for the purpose of revealing the true state of the title, ib a necessitv. In this important department of business the firm of W. S. Boj'lan & Co. enjovs superior advantages, having complete abstracts of the titles of all lands and lots situated in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The business was originally established in i860 by James M. Mason, by whom it was conducted until 1879, when he was succeeded by the firm of W. S. Boylan & Co., who have since continued the business in a manner which has commended 146 The Industries of Kansas City. them to the favor and approval of the real estate interests of the county. They are prepared to furnish, on short notice, thoroughly reliable abstracts of titles to all lots in Kansas City, Kas., and all additions and suburbs, and to farming lands throughout the county, and the perfection of their sources of information is such that these abstracts are relied upon by the leading dealers and investors as afford- ing all the necessary information in regard to the condition of titles in the county. Mr. Boj'lan is a gentleman of prominence in business and real estate circles, and in addition to his position as principal of this firm, is a stockholder and director of the Wyandotte National Bank, a stockholder in the Fidelity Savings Bank, and otherwise prominently identified with important business interests. Samuel Bliss & Co. — (Successors to Samuel Bliss), Refiners and Dealers in Syrups and Molasses, and Proprietors of the Home Preserving Company's Table Delicacies; St. Louis Avenue and Liberty Street. — This house, one of the oldest and most extensive of its kind in the city, was founded by Samuel Bliss in 1882, and changed to its present name not long since. The building is a commodious three storj' structure with basement, 50x100 feet in dimensions, and filled with every kind of machinery and apparatus for the prosecution of the business, and employing a competent force of men, as workmen, clerks, etc. The house does an extensive re- fining business in syrups, and molasses, besides manufacturing large quantities ot preserving delicacies, of many and varied forms. Convenient shipping and receiving facilities are enjoyed; the side track of one of the trunk lines passes directly in front of the works. Every thing about the premises shows thrift and enterprise, and the house has a very large trade throughout the South and West. The firm also has other stores located at Chicago, St. Paul, and Rockford. Mr. Bliss is a first class business man, and through his energy and perseverance has made his business what it is to-day and secured for it a position as one of the prominent industries of the city. David Boyd & Sons. — Real Estate and Loans; Room 12, Beals Building. —This firm is composed of Mr. David Boyd and his son R. J. Boyd, and they have been doing a real estate and loan business in this city since 1886. Their office was formerly in the Bunker Building, but they removed to their present quarters in May, 1887. Their business is large and profitable, and they handle business and residence property in the city, farm and acre property, and Westport and Indepen- dence property. They are sole agents for David Boyd & Sons' Addition in Independence, Mo. They also do a large local trade throughout Kansas and Missouri. Mr. David Boyd has resided one year in this cit3\ He is a native of Ireland, but has lived in America for quite a number of years. Hfe is a represen- tative business man of the city, and is highly respected by those who know him, both for his genial social qualities, and his sound business abilities. His son, Mr. R. J. Boyd, is a sterling business man, fully alive to the times, and quick to see and take advantage of opportunities. Together, they form one of the safest and most reliable houses for intending investors to work through. A. B. Cross. — Architect; 11 Missouri Avenue; Formerly Cross & Taylor. — Mr. Cross is one of the men who have seen the city grow up out of the prairie, and he has left his eternal mark upon it, as it grew, in piles of stone and brick that shall commemorate his name for ages to come. Those handsome and costly build- ings, the Court House, The Gillis Gpera House, The Coates Block, The Insurance Exchange, The James Block, The Huelling Block and the Times Building all owe their architectural attractions to his superior skill as a designer, to say nothing of the Moline Plow Works, the new Lindell Hotel and niau}' of the handsomest private residences that adorn the fashionable avenues of the city. Mr. Cross was the architect of the Union Depot in Kansas Cit}', a handsome engraving of which appears on another page in this review, as well as of the Union Depots at Atchison, Peoria and Denver, and of the P. & R. N. Railway's Forty-Stall Round House. He has relaid twenty miles of track, built twenty-five miles and twenty new bridges for the P. & R. N. Railway, and it is worthy of special mention, as showing the advanced ideas and enterprise of Mr. Cross, that he was architect of the Old First National Bank Building, now occupied by the American Express Company, the design of which was said to have been twenty years in advance of the city at that time. Also that he built the first public school house in the city and was the first The Industries of Kansas City. 147 to introduce plate glass fronts, the plans for which, with his characteristic enter- prise, he furnished free to those who would put in such fronts. He is also architect of the National Bank of Commerce, the interior of which is considered the handsomest in the city; the Keith & Perry seven-story fireproof building at the corner of Ninth and Walnut streets, costing $350,000, and the new Court House at Independence, Mo., now being finished at a cost of $30,000. Mr. Cross is a native of Camden, N. J. He studied two years in New York City, and two years in St. Louis, Mo., where he was partner of John Johnston in 185 1, and he came to Kansas City in 1858. He is a gentleman with an architedl's eye and an architedl's head, and Kansas City will keep his name in remembrance as long as her best structures endure. Binkley's Steam Laundry. — 610 Broadway.— This industry was establish- ed in 1886, by its present proprietor, Mr. D. F. Binkley, and has gradually increased in business importance until it now employs twentj'-tour efficient men and women. Its city trade is very extensive, as it does most of the laundry work for the princi- pal hotels, the St. James and Pacific being among the number. The laundry oc- cupies two floors of a brick building 26x120 feet, and is equipped with all the latest improved machinery and apparatus, giving it facilities for the performance of prompt and excellent work, not excelled anywhere. Together with the city and country business, it enjoys an extensive trade in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Neb- raska and Dakota, and the great success it has attained is due to Mr. Binkley's in- timate and practical knowledge of this line of business, the care given to the pro- cesses of cleansing, and the supervision given to all orders entrusted to him, as also the methods of promptness and despatch with which all business is accomplish- ed. Mr. Binkley is a native of Ohio, but was for a long time engaged as conductor on the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad, now the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad. The remarkable business qualifications possessed by Mr. Binkley are witnessed in the progress and development of his trade, and in private life, as well as the busy marts of trade, he is recognized as a valued citizen. Bohannon Brothers & Hall. — Real Estate: Times Building, 812 Main street. — This firm, which is composed of Messrs. William and Richard B. Bohannon and Iv. A. Hall, was formed October ist, 1886, originally locating in Independence, and afterwards opening an office in the Times Building in this city, still retaining, however, its Independence office. The members of the firm are gentlemen of su- perior business attainments, who closely and accurately attend to all transacflions placed in their hands, specially guarding the interests of their clients, and by their thorough and accurate knowledge of all the details of the real estate business, and of the values of property in Kansas City and Independence have secured a large and constantly growing patronage, and during the first year of their business ca- reer, their transadlions amounted in the value of their sales, to $ 500,000. They are prepared to buy, sell and exchange property upon the most favorable terms, and are known as thoroughly reliable and accurate in their dealings. Mr. R. B. Bohannon resides in Independence, and attends to the business at that place, and W. Bohan- non and Mr. Hall have charge of the business of the office in Kansas City. In all the departments of a legitimate real estate business, the firm is a valuable medium, and its business is steadily increasing from month to month. S. Morledge. — Wholesale Dealer in, and Shipper of Fresh Oysters and Lake and River Fish ; 403 West Sixth Street. — Mr. Morledge established this business in 1880, since which time he has steadly increased his trade, as a result of the prompt and satisfadlory manner in which he fills all orders for fresh oysters and every description of lake and river fish, of which he carries at all times a large stock and complete assortment on hand. He occupies a two- story building, specially adapted to the purposes of his business, and has built up a large trade which has become larger with each succeeding year, and now covers the States of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado, and extends as far west as California. He makes a specialty of the celebrated Horseshoe brand of Baltimore oysters, as well as all other leading brands, and has at all times complete stocks of New York Counts, F. & S. Selects, Extra Select, Horseshoe, Mediums and XXX, and also has New York and Baltimore bulk oysters, (solid meats) constantly for sale by the gallon. He also deals in choice celery and fresh lake and river fish, including whitefish, trout,!pike, pickerel, mixed 148 The Industries of Kansas City, fish, dressed buffalo, dressed cat, etc. Handling nothing but the best stock, and carefully packing in ice and shipping all orders for oysters and fish promptly, Mr. Morledge has been enabled to give uniform satisfaction to his customers and to build up his trade to its present gratifying condition of prosperity. He is a thoroughly practical man in the business, in which he was engaged in Louisville, Ky.,for seventeen years prior to establishinghimself in this cit}'. He is aided in his business by a full staff of clerks and assistants, while experienced traveling sales- men represent him on the road. Baird, Brent & Co.— Real Estate Agents; F. P. Baird, Hal C. Brent; Office, Room 14, Baird Building. Corner of Sixth and Wyandotte Streets. — This business was coudiicted by F. J. Baird & Co. for fifteen years, and has been under the present style and name for one year. They give special attention to loans in addi- tion to their real estate business. They control many fine properties in the city and suburbs, notably Broadway Park, between Broadway and Baltimore, and Twenty-fifth and Twenty-seventh streets, comprising fourteen acres. The Grand avenue cable and the prospective South Broadway line will run to the property. The park is finely shaded, and has been on the market three months. It is residence property laid out in fifty foot lots. They also control Hyde Park addition containing ten acres, on Grand avenue Boulevard, between Westport and Kansas City. It is laid out in fifty foot lots; the streets are graded, and buildings are going up rapidly. A large number of lots are already sold. They have a full list of inside property both improved and iininproved, and they control an interest in the Armourdale Town- ship Co., which represents one thousand acres, upon which are built the largest packing establishments in the country, besides elevators, etc. Mr. Baird is the owner of the Baird Building, corner Sixth and Wyandotte streets, and is one of the men who have made Kansas City the place it is. He is a graduate of a Michigan University, and is a lawyer. He was a lieutenant in the i3Sth Illinois Infantry and came to this city about 1S65. He has been in the real estate business for a number of years, and is an active member of Dr.- Thompson's Presbyterian church. Mr. Brent conies from Paris, Ky., and has been in this city for eight years. The firm owns or controls a great deal of very valuable land, in and about the city, that if specified woiild fill a respectable book. Joe. Roth. — Undertaker and Furniture Dealer; Caskets and Window Shades ; 439 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kas. ; Telephone 1039 — Among the enterpris- ing establishments that deserve special mention in the pages of the Industries of Kansas City is that of Mr. Joe. Roth, who at the outset in February- 1886 opened an undertaking business to which he added in the month of June following a stoik of furnitvire, carpets, window shade?, etc., in which lines he carries a carefully selected and largely diversified stock. In the conduct of funerals, he is essentially well prepared, having constantly on hand wooden and metallic caskets, shrouds and other necessary paraphernalia for the service of the dead, apropriately draped hearses, and a full supply of fine carriages is also at hand for such service with an experienced conductor of funerals in attendance. Four assistants are in the employ of Mr. Roth. The business extends to the city and surrounding country districts. The premises occupied for business purposes are conveniently located, 47x90 feet in dimensions, and possessing every facility for the conduct of the business. Mr. Roth is from Burlington, Iowa. Previous to engaging in business here he was similarly engaged in Milan, Mo. The trade secured through Mr. Roth's care and attention to this business amounts to upwards of $25,000 annually — and is steadily increasing in volume. Lewis I. Jacobs. — ^Jobber in Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing and Gents' Fur- nishings ; 414 and 416 Delaware Street. — This is a branch of the New York house which is a very extensive concern, with a heavy capital involved, and having branch houses elsewhere. This enterprising establishment occupies a fine three-story brick building -s^-ith basement, fronting 40 feet on Delaware street, and extending back to the depth of 137 feet. The interior is fitted up with all the conveniences for the business, including elevators, speaking tubes, elegant offices, etc. In facl nothing is omitted that would add to the efficiency and furtherance of the interests of the house. Eighteen persons are required as workmen and clerks, with a con- siderable pay-roll and a large annual business. Extensive lines of clothing, boots. The Industries of Kansas City. 149 shoes, hats, caps, jobbers' goods, hosiery, gloves, knit-goods, cloaks, etc. a-e carried in stock. The specialties of the establishment consist of job lot auction goods, in which it has a large trade, mainly in the city, but rapidly extending into other territon,-. Mr. Lewis I. Jacobs is an enterprising business man. and has an exten- sive experience in this line, and since the founding of this branch, in 1886, its course has been onward toward success. Meyer Brothers Drug Company. — Fifth, Washington and Fourth Streets. — The commercial progress and material development of cities in modern times, is seen through the commendable enterprise centering in certain channels of trade. The drug business of Kansas City has its prominent representatives in this progress, and special mention is due to the Meyer Brothers Drug Co. This house had its inception in 1S6S, at the outset doing business through houses en- gaged in the same business. The first record of this business is had through Gen- eral \V. H. Morgan and the firm of Lester & McGowen in 1S6S, following these come successively R. E. Wilson & Co., who were absorbed by J. W. Wood & Co., each in turn representing the business of this great house. Mr. F. W. Schulte, one of the officers of the present organization was a member of the latter firm. Mr. G T. L>-nn, the present se::retary of the company, prior to iSSo, ha\-ing represented Meyer Bros. & Co., of St. Louis, induced these gentlemen to buy out Mr. J. W. Woods' interest, Mr. F. W. Schulte remaining in the firm, and upon its incorpor- ation in 1880, the following gentlemen were installea as its officers: C. F. G. Meyer, President; F. W. Schulte. Vice-President; G. T. Lynn, Secretary-, and F. W. Sihler, Treasurer, with Messrs. F. W. Schulte and G. T. L}"nn, Managing Directors. The stockholders include the above officers au'^ Mr. John F. W. Meyer, of St. Louis. I50 Th:^ Industries of Kansas City. Since the corporate organization of this enterprise an unprecedented growth has resulted from its extensive bubiness operations and judicious management. A capi- tal of $50,000 was involved in tt e enterprise at the start, and now^ the company employ a capital of upwards of $400,000. The trade territory of the company em- braces Eastern Missouri and the States and Territories West, Northwest and South- west as far as the Pacific Coast, and commands a trade aggregating upwards of one and a half million dollars annually, with a constantly increasing volume of business. The company employ a large corps of clerks, salesmen and assistants, many of whom represent the interests of the house on the road. The premises located at Fifth and Washington streets, consist of a magnificent and substantial brick and terra cotta building 60 x 200 feet in dimensions, five stores and basement, replete with full lines of the finest drugs, chemicals, druggists' sundries and all the latest novelties and fancy articles known to the trade. They are also large dealers in paints, oils, varnishes, lead, glass, dye stuffs, brushes, etc. In addition to the above, the company are large manufacturers of compounds, and handle extensively various proprietary medicines, notably. Dr. Sherman's famotis compound, " Prickly Ash Bitters," " Kress Fever Tonic" and "Hot Springs Liniment," of which they are sole agents. The company is also interested in large drug houses in St. Ivouis, Mo., and Fort Wayne, Ind., which together with the Kansas City enterprise aggregate a larger invested capital than in any similar industry in the country. A perfect system prevails all through this model establishment. Their facilities for receipt and shipment of goods are unexcelled. The interior appointments are in the highest style of the cabinet maker's art ; a high sense of taste and skill is shown in every part of the building, from the office to the roof. The business in every detail is conduced upon the most perfect and systematic plans, and the exercise 01 honorable business methods is the rule with the gentlemen at the head of the affairs of this company. Their success in business is the just reward of commer- cial sagacity and fair dealing. Richard M. Nake. — Mechanical Engineer ; 523 Delaware Street. — Mr. Nake, who is a native of German)^, has devoted his life time to the study of mechanics and mechanical engineering, and engaged practically in that branch of business in his native country prior to coming to America in 1S67, when he settled in St. Louis, remaining there twelve years and going from thence to Chicago, from which he came to Kansas City in 1883, establishing his present business in 1884. He is a thoroughly skillful and expert draughtsman in all matters relating to mechanics, and makes drawings for patents and mechanical drawings of every description, furnishing blue prints on application and performing all his work in the most skilled manner. He has drawn plans and superintended the erecflion of some of the largest grain elevators in the country, also mills, breweries and other establishments that require intricate machinery. He is now engaged in drawing plans for a patent cable grip, and is at all times kept busy by inventors and those having mechanical work of any kind, as a consequence of the superiority of his knowledge of this branch of scien- tific industry. Moline Plow Company. — Manufacturers and Jobbers of Agricultural Im- plements; Fa6tory at Moline, 111.; Kansas City Branch, T. B. Gorton, Manager, Corner of Thirteenth and Mulberry Streets. — To no other cause is the rapid develop- ment of the West and Southwest more largely due, than to the vast improvement in the means and appliances for carrying on the important business of agriculture, a pursuit which has been a prime fa6tor in the material aivancement of the country. Among the many prominent firms and corporations which have given to the farmer of the West, implements and machinery far superior to any ever utilized in the business, is the Moline Plow Co., whose works are located at Moline, 111., and which has branch houses and wholesale agencies in all the leading cities of the West. The Moline plows have long held a leading place in the confidence of the agricul- tural community, as being composed of the best materials, made upon the most rational principles, and capable of the largest amount of work with the smallest ex- penditure in wear and tear. In addition to the lull line of plows made by the Mo- line Plow Co., they are large manufacturers and jobbers of other agricultural implements, and their line of goods includes in addition to plows, cultivators, planters, drills, rakes, etc. of their own manuf idture, corn shellers, horse-powers, Milburn hollow-axle wagons and all kinds of farm vehicles , buggies and carriages The Industries of Kansas City. m in great variety, and in fa(5l every kind of implement used in connedlion with farming, all of the best and most approved makes. The branch house of the com- pany in this city has been maintained ever since April, 1870, enjoying a large and annually increasing business, its sales now reaching an average of about $500,000 yearly; fifteen clerks and assistants being employed in the warehouse, and five traveling salesman representing the house in the territory assigned to this branch including the Western half of the State of Missouri, and the whole of Kansas, Col- orado, New Mexico, and Indian Territory. The premises occupied by this branch comprise a five-story and basement building, 111x120 feet in dimensions, convea- iently located and arranged for the purposes of the business, its management being under the efficient charge of Mr. T. B. Gorton, a thoroughly pradlical and exper- ienced man, whose accurate knowledge of all details of this department of industry and close and zealous attention to the interests of his principals have largely con- tributed to the augmented trade enjoyed by the branch, and which is steadily and perceptibly growing from month to month. G. W. McKean. — Dealer in California Fruits, Canned Goods and Wines; 1318^ Main Street. — This large and promising young enterprise was established December ist., 1887, by Mr. McKean, who is one of the most experienced and thorough business men of the city. He has four travellers on the road and the trade of the house is developing fast, orders having already been filled for points all over Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. Though the goods are of that class that a great deal of value occupies but a small space, this business completely fills two floors of a building of the ample dimensions of 40 feet front and a depth of 100 feet. Mr. McKean makes a specialty of California Fruits, Canned Goods and Wines and only the very best brands and varieties are handled by him so that all patronizing his house are sure of receiving the choicest of all kinds of goods. He is agent for the Pacific Orchard Cannery, whose produdls are unsurpassed by anything in the market. This famous cannery stands right in the orchard and the fruits are thus allowed to ripen and mature upon the trees and immediately canned, upon the ground when grown, which accounts for the rare excellence of the goods coming from the house. His wines Mr. McKean gets from the renowned house of Paul O. Burns, whose brands are known all over the continent aud admitted to be the best obtainable anywhere. Mr. McKean has been a resident of Kansas City for three years, but has lived in this part of Missouri for thirty years. He was formerly in the real estate business and also filled a government office for twenty- five years with great credit and marked ability. McGraw's Kansas City Detective Agency.— J. C. McGraw, Superin- tendent; 728 Main Street. — The business of this institution is to protect the lives and property of citizens and to ferret out and arrest criminals. This association was established November ist., 1882, by Mr. McGraw, and it now has a well organ- ized night patrol, commissioned by the Board of Police Commissoners, for the protection of business houses and residences. There are emplo\'ed on its force twenty-two of the shrewdest detectives in all the great West, and it is one of the most reliable detedlive agencies in all the broad land. It has charge of all the banks and most of the business houses throughout the city, and the infrequency 01 burglaries, robberies, thefts and other heinous crimes gives evidence of its effici- ency. This is the only agency of the kind in the city that utterly refuses to employ its talent and influence in divorce cases, either pro or con. Mr. McGraw is a native of Virginia, and was formerly a resident of Ohio. At the age of sixteen he entered into the detedlive business in Chilicothe, Ohio, and is at present time an active associ- ate of the Pinkerton DeteAive Agency. During the war he was in the secret service of the Government at Washington City. He came from Quincy, 111., five years ago, and immediately organized the Kansas City Detedlive Agency, as mentioned above. Britton & MatFiews Manufacturing Company.— 449 West Fifth Street. — This manufacturing, industry was organized and established in August, 1887, by the above firm, and has, from its incipiency, constantly increased in busi- ness importance, until it now enjoys an annual trade of $50,000 and upwards. The produdl of this establishment amounts to $150 per day, and it is now emplo\ang three skillful and experienced mechanics, using only the best materials, and for beauty of finish and durability of wear, the work is unsurpassed. Among its 152 The Industries of Kansas City. various works recently executed, this house points with pride to the pipe hangers of the American National Bank building, and wall anchors for the new Board of Trade building, and many other jobs of mechanrcal work. A specialty is made of all kinds of pipe coil, quarry and stone cutter's tools, and they are prepared to turn out the most satisfactory work in these lines. The building occupied for manufacturing purposes is a one story brick, covering an area of 22x64 feet, and is fitted up with all the latest improved machinery adapted to its purposes. An extensive city trade is secured and the business is gradually e::tending throughout Missouri and Kansas. Mr. Wm. Britton, senior member of the firm, is a native of England, came here from New York, and has been engaged in this business since 1849. He came to this city three years since ; was engaged with the King Novelty Manufacturing Co, off and on about nineteen years, part of that time foreman of the blacksmith shops of that company. Mr. Hugh Mathews, junior member of the firm, is a native of New York ; has worked at his present occupation twelve years, and was one time foreman of the King Novelty Manufacturing Co.'s machine shops, and has been a resident of Kansas City two years. F. E. Parker. — Real Estate; 311 Alamo Building; Corner of Seventh and Delaware Streets. — Mr. Parker, who is a native of Canada, has resided here since 1881, and was in the building and contracting business prior to establishing him- self as a real estate dealer. He is interested in property at Randolph, Mo., as Secretary of the Randolph Town Site Company, and in the six months prior to this writing has sold $40,000 worth of property at Randolph ; and has also been largely successful in other transactions, having been interested in sales of property adjacent to Randolph, amounting to an aggregate of over $200,000. Mr. Parker has at all times on hand a superior list of acre propert}', which he is prepared to sell at the lowest prices and upon the most favorable terms, and those desiring to invest in real estate can do no better than call upon Mr. Parker, and see what he has to offer. J. C. MitchelSOn & Co. — Wholesale Leaf Tobacco Dealers; 301 Dela- ware Street. — This well known enterprise dates its inception back to 1880, when J. C. Mitchelson and C. A. Hibbard came to Kansas City from Hartford, Conn., for the purpose of establishing it, also retaining their interest in the leaf tobacco packing establishment of A. Mitchelson & Sons, at Tariffville, Conn. Energetic and industrious, and pioneers to Kansas City in their especial line of trade, these young men have become well and favorably known, and occupy prominent positions in the commercial circles of Kansas City. They have by close application built up a large and constantly increasing business, and enjoy the confidence of the trade throughout the West. Their trade lies principally with the cigar manufacturers, and their goods may be found in twelve states and territories, their special at- tention, however, being directed to the States of Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Texas and Kansas. Cigar manufacturing, an industry almost unknown west of the Mis- souri River ten years ago, has already grown to large proportions, Kansas alone showing a vast increase in cigars manufactured within the past few years. The new and live towns of the West aff"ord a tempting field for the Eastern manufacturer, and many are embracing the opportunities offered, and meeting with flattering success. Morgan Commission Company. — Wholesale Commission Merchants ; Office and Warehouse, 407 Delaware Street. — The members of this j^oung, though enterprising firm are Messrs. T. W. Morgan, J. B. Yakey and E. W. Samuel. Mr. T. W. Morgan established the house January i, 1887, and in the fol- lowing July was joined by Mr. Samuel, and in September the firm was further strengthened by receiving Mr. J. B. Yakey into partnership. The capi- tal stock of this house is $3,000 in investments, but its consignment capital approximates $roo,ooo, and although so recently established, its business has already exceeded the most sanguine expectations of its founders. The office and warehouse of the company are located at 407 Deleware street, where they are amply provided with storage room, and facilities for the transaction of their in- creasing business. The specialities of the house consist of flour, grain, hay and potatoes, which they handle in car-lots, and they are sole agents for " Pine Chip Kindling," a new and very valuble kindling for city purposes. They are special agents of J. Monroe Taylor, of New York, manufacturers of soda, American Stock The Industries op Kansas City. 153 Companyls goods, of Columbus, Ind., and Price & Lucas' celebrated cider, Louis- ville, Kv. They sell only in job lots, this forming an essential feature of the house, whose trade amounts annually to the sum of |ioo,ooo. Its trade is ver}- extensively distributed throughout Missouri, and also extends outward into the States of Kansas, Arkansas, Colorado and Nebraska; and is steadily increasing. Mr. Morgan is a native of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, and was formerly lo- cated in Glasgow, Mo., where he was engaged in the brokerage and commission business for some time prior to his removal to Kansas City, December i, 1886, soon thereafter organizing the present business. Mr. Morgan is also about to organize a stock company for the manufacture and sale of a threshing machine, of which he is one of the inventors, and which is based upon a new and perfect process, and promises to be of great utility. E. W. Samuel is originally of Salisbury, Mo., where he acquired years of valuable business experience, and came to Kansas City, not long prior to his becoming a partner in this firm, of which he is a valued member. Mr. Yakey, who is a native of Trenton, Mo., has been a resident of the city about one year^ and through the favorable inducements offered by the house was pre- vailed upon to join the firm, which as now constituted is doing a very flourishing business, as all of its members are gentlemen of business tact and sagacity, and well represent the growing spirit of this city. This house is the only exclusive commission house in Kansas City, and was the first house to receive a shipment from Colorado, having just received a carload of potatoes. Oscar Sachs. — Real Estate, Rental, Insurance, Collecting and Loan Agency ; Hammerslough Building, Southwest Corner of Fifth and Main Streets. — This enterprise was organized and established in the spring of 1887. Its transadlions since the commencement have been exceptionally large and steadily increasing in volume, throughout Missouri and Kansas, as well as locally. Mr. Sachs is doing a vast amount of rental business within the city, securing good tenants for vacant properties and collecting rents. Another special feature of his business is buying and selling real estate in the city and among the various popular additions. Mr. Sachs is sole agent for the Baltimore Hights, and controls the sale of other popu- lar additions to Kansas City. His recent sales embrace twenty acres, located in the south- eastern portion of the cit}-, for $15,000, and he has been successful in making other large deals. Mr. Oscar Sachs is a native of Berlin, where he was educated. He came to America in 1881, landing in New York. For a consider- able time after his arrival, he was engaged as bookkeeper and cashier with the well known and extensive clothing house of Hammerslough & Co., of this city. Aside from his present business connections, he is a member of the board of direcflors of the German Hospital, and at present, the efficient Secretary of that institution. This firm also does a considerable busi- ness in negotiating loans for eastern capitalists, as well as on its own account. Some of the leading home and foreign in-urance companies are also abh' repre- sented by Mr. Oscar Sachs. Mr. Sachs has recently been appointed general agent, at this point, for The Germania Life Insurance Company, of New York, one of the most reliable and strongest companies in life insurance in the world. Piatt & Co. — Packers of" Tiger Brand " Oysters and Canned Goods; Whole- sale Dealers in Fresh Fish ; Branch House, 1304 Union Avenue ; Theodore Gowdy, Manager. — Kansas City is the commercial and industrial magnet of enter- prises which bring trade from 'all over the country. Piatt & Company, Baltimore, are among the many who have in recent years availed themselves of the facilities that this citv affords for the distribution 'of their products to the growing popula- tions of the'rapidly developing West. It is safe to aver that no other point in the United States has greater advantages in this regard, and promises a better return 154 T-B.-E Industries of Kansas City. for large investments by enterprising business men. Piatt & Co., are too well known for any further notice than a passing reference to their firm organization, which is composed of Herman S. Piatt and his brother, Wm. D. Piatt, who are busi- ness men of high commercial standing. Their goods are exclusively first quality, and are sold by all first class dealers throughout the country. The branch house in Kansas City has for its manager, Mr. Theodore Gowdy, who has twenty-five men in his employ; and the trade supplied by him covers the States of Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, Texas, and the Territories. A building two stories high, 40 by no feet in dimensions, completel}^ equipped with every essential appliance for freezing car loads of fresh fish, and cold storage for fresh oj'sters, is used, connect- ing readily with the various railroads radiating from this cit}^ in all directions. In short every convenience is at hand in this model establishment in keeping with the methods and perfect system that prevail in the parent house in Baltimore. Mr. Theodore Gowdy, the manager, has been a resident of Kansas Cit)^ nearly two years, and with the firm nine years. His efficient management has resulted in a decidedly great success for Piatt & Co., in Kansas City. M. J. Scholer. — ArchiteA and Brewery Engineer ; 504 Alamo Building. — Mr. Scholer, who has resided for four years in Kansas City, is of American nativity. He went to Karlsruhe and Heidelberg, Germany, when a young man, to stud}^ archi- tecture there, and, after spending several j^ears in close application to all the details of the art, he returned to the United States and located in St. Louis, Mo., where he remained for a number of years prior to coming to Kansas City. Here he originally located in the Emmons Building at 123 West Sixth street, from which he removed to his present quarters a year ago. Since coming here Mr. Scholer has enjoyed a large and steadily increasing patronage, his thorough and accurate knowledge of all the details of his art and the combination of beauty and utility in his designs having created a demand for his services. Among the prominent productions of his skill may be mentioned the sanitarium of Dr. Scott at Independence, the Sulpho-Saline Sanitarium at Fort Scott, Kas., the Atchison Block at Atchison, Kas., and a number of other prominent structures, residences, etc. He makes a specialty of designing and superintending the erection of breweries and brewery ware- houses, and nearly all the structures of that kind in this city have been ereCted under his skilled supervision. He is at present engaged in putting up the ware- house, office and refrigerating building for the Philip Best Brewing Company's branch, and which when completed will be one of the handsomest structures of that kind in the country ; and he also is engaged upon a number of other prominent buildings in this city and elsewhere. Among his brewer}^ work may be mentioned the branch depots for the Val Blatz Brewing Company, Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company, Phil. Best Brewing Company', Anheuser-Busch Brewing Companj', and the Ferd. Heim Brewing Company. Thoroughly praCtical in every branch of the business and closely supervising the ereCtion of the buildings designed by him, so as to secure their perfeCt adaptation to the uses for which they are intended, Mr. Scholer has well earned the reputation he enjoys as one of the most skillful and conscientious architects in the city. GinOCChio Brothers & Co. — Wholesale Green and Dried Fruits; 519 Walnut Street. — This enterprise is a branch house of the celebrated Ginocchio Brothers & Co., of St. Louis, where the business has been established for a number of years. But the demands of a rapidly increasing Western trade, induced them to open a house at Kansas City about one year ago, where the business at once took a leading position under the efficient direction of Mr. Harryjones, who is the resident manager at this point and junior member of the firm. Since the inception of the business there has been gratifying report of a large and steadil}^ increasing trade, which extends all through Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico and to a con- siderable extent into Nebraska. The fruits and products dealt in consist mainly of bananas of which upwards of two carloads on an average are handled weekly. The greater part of the cocoanuts sold in the market are supplied through the medium of this enterprising firm. Foreign and domestic nuts of every kind are also a part of the stock in trade, and the house makes a specialty of California fruits in their season, as well as Malaga grapes, which are received in carload lots. Other special lines for which this house is famous, are foreign and domestic dried fruits, compris- ing figs, dates, raisins, currants, prunes and California evaporated fruits, for which I Thk Industries of Kansas City. 155 a very large and constantly increasing demand exists all through this section of country. New Jersey and Wisconsin cranberries constitute another feature of the great variety of fruits handled by this house. The premises occupied for business purposes are eligibh^ located and consist of two commodious floors 25x125 feet in area, and conveniently arranged for the safe receipt, storage and shipment of goods. A single representative of this house takes care of its interests within its trade territor}', as a system of quotations through the mail to correspondents is deemed quite sufficient for the purpose of inducing a desirable patronage, prices and honor- able business methods being the main considerations with (!>o«a^a?^ purchasers. This house stands in the front rank of the fruit commission business of the Gate City. Chapman & Dewey. — Wholesale Lumber; Office, 20 Security Building, Corner of Sixth and Wyandotte Streets. — This firm, which is composed of Messrs. W. H. and E. H. Chapman and W. C. Dewej^ is largely engaged as manufacturers of and wholesale dealers in lumber, the firm running twenty-two portable mills, most of which are located in Missouri and having a monthly cut of about 1,500,000 feet, principally in cottonwood, specially adapted for box lumber. In addition to their own cut the firm deals largely in the cut of other mills, and has at all times on hand and for sale large stocks and diversified assortments of native woods, cotton- wood, sycamore, elm, walnut, maple, ash, and oak timber, pilings, ties, posts, etc. They have a yard located at Nineteenth and Wyoming streets, where thej- carry a large stock of hard woods and soft lumber, and which is conveniently located to facilitate handling and shipment, and the firm does, in addition to a very large local business, an extensive shipping trade to Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas. They have a very large business in railroad timber, ties and pilings and also in elm and sycamore for foundation work, as well as a large business in timber for boxes, sewers, foundations, etc. All the members of the firm are experienced men in this department of business, and the firm enjoys the confidence and patronage of the trade, as a result of the uniformly fair and accurate methods upon which their business is conduced. Mr. W. H. Chapman, in addition to his position as a member of this firm, is Secretary of the Kansas City Bridge and Iron Works ; and all the members of the firm are thoroughly accurate business men, under whose supervision the business is condu6led in a manner which compels success. Continental Shot Works.— North End of Santa Fe Street.—The Con- tinental Shot Works is one of Kansas City's notably successful enterprises which has enjoyed a comparatively short, though highly satisfacSlory existence. The busi- ness was first established in 1885 iDy the present proprietors, Messrs. Hugh Merrie and F. C. Ripley, both of whom have been engaged in the lead industry for the past fifteen }'ears. Thus they are endowed with that valuable requisite, experience, coupled with an established reputation for being business men of honor and high standing in commercial circles. The building occupied by them is two stories high, 75 feet in breadth by 100 feet in length and their capacity to manufacfture is one thousand sacks of shot per day. The firm are catering to a rapidly increasing trade by manufa6luring a superior article at lowest prices. They give employment to five assistants and make a specialty of highly finished standard drop and buck shot. L. L. Graham. — Scenic Artist, Contractor for Stage Equipments, Theat- rical Hardware, Frame Work, Canvas, Traps, Bridges and Every Necessary Equip- ment of First Class Theatres ; 525 & 527 Main Street. — Such industries as the one under special notice, are among the necessary concomitants of a rapidly develop- ing metropolitan community, indicating that spirit of enterprise that caters to re- fined .taste and social enjoyment. Mr. L. L. Graham is a prominent representative of the scenic art in Kansas City, having established this business here four j'ears ago in conjunAion with Mr. Davis, who withdrew from the firm some two years since. Mr. Graham is an adept in this line, having followed the business upwards of twenty-five years. His first experience in the school of art was had at McVick- ers' Theater, Chicago, 111., and subsequent training in San Francisco, Cleveland, Memphis and New Orleans. His establishment here is eligibly located at 525-527 Main Street, and consists of a studio and shops fitted up with every essential ap- pliance and convenience for the correA and expeditious execution of the work, which comprises high art stage scenery and equipments, rich and elegant stage 156 The Industries of Kansas City. curtains, stage properties of every description, theatrical hardware, frame work, canvas, traps, bridges, etc. One special featiire of Mr. Graham's industry is his advertising drop curtain, which is richly draped on the top and sides with royal crimson and heavy bullion fringes and pendants gracefully falling on steps painted at bottom of curtain. In the center is a large and artistically painted pidture in stucco frame, which is surrounded bj- a border of deep Prussian blue, divided into spaces for the insertion of business cards. The cards may be lettered in a becoming and artistic style in bright gold, the whole having a brilliant and pleasing efifedl. There are usually from eighteen to twenty of these spaces of varying sizes to suit the advertiser as to the amount he desires to pay. Full particulars concerning this feature will be furnished by mail, upon application, to theatre managers, hall pro- prietors and others interested ; as well as any other information appertaining to stage equipment and carpentry. Mr. Graham has executed stage work for some fifty or sixty houses in Nebraska, notabl}^ at Omaha and Lincoln, etc., and for forty- five different houses in Kansas, including Winfield, Wichita and Anthony, also at St. Joe, Hannibal, Springfield and many others in Missouri. There are at times as man}- as thirtA'-six men in his employ upon an average weekly pay roll of $500.00, Mr. Graham giving his personal attention to every detail of this most intricate work. Contradls were made for Priests of Pallas and trades displays and pageants in Kansas City. Osborn & Powell. — Real Estate Brokers; Rooms 13 and 14, Wales Building, Northwest Corner of Sixth and Delaware Streets. — This industry was organized and established in 1886, by the present firm, and is now conducting an annual busi- ness of $300,000. The principal portion of its trade is located in Missouri and Kan- sas, and it is enjoying an extensive city business. Its specialties are the purchase and sale of residence property in all the various additions and in Argentine, as well as outside and inside property generally. This firm are the owners of over $250,000 in real estate in Argentine, and also have large interests in Simmons & McGeehan addition, and they own entire the R. P. McGeehan addition and also considerable city and Wyandotte propert}^ They are agents for the sale of many other popular additions. They recently sold a tract of land containing 266 acres, near Argentine, Kansas, for the neat little sum of $312 coo, besides other large sales ranging from $50,000 to f 100,000 and upwards. Mr. W. H. Osborn is a native of Ohio, was formerly engaged in the real estate business in Cleveland, that State, biit previous to that time was of the firm of Adams, Osborn & Goodwillie. He went to San Francisco, California, where he established the first electric. motor in that city. He came to Kansas City about one year ago and entered into the real estate business, that has achieved a brilliant success. Mr. W. L. Powell is a native of Illinois, but has been a resident of Kansas City about three years. Besides being interested in the Argentine Real Estate and Investment Compan}-, he is a stockholder in the Kansas City Radiator and Iron Foundry Co. and other enterprises here. This firm have two branch offices located in this city, and are doing a prosperous andprofiit- able business. Pearsons & Kiersted. — Consulting Engineers; Water-works Building. — G. W. Pearsons was called here in 1878 to plan and build the water-works, and has been chief and consulting engineer of the works since their construdlion, but with an important outside pradlice in civil and mechanical engineering, his works rang- ing from Maine to Colorado and from Lake Superior to the Gulf. The work here lately requiring most of his time, he has associated with him Mr. W. Kiersted, formerly of Omaha, and his son, M. R. C. Pearsons, in order to be able to continue his pradlice in other localities. The specialties of the firm are water-works and sewerage, but being pradlical mechanics the range of their ability is greater than that of most similar firms. S. D. Mills Jewelry Company.— S. D. Mills, President; H. F. Sloane, Vice-President; H. S. Mills, Treasurer; Manufadluring Jewelers; Rooms 300 and 301 Alamo Building, Corner of Seventh and Delaware Streets.^ — This business, which is strictly manufadluring, was established in 1882 by Simeon D. Mills, and condudled under his name at 725 Main street until January 21, 1886, when it was incorporated, and soon afterwards removed to its present location. In their fa(5lory are all the latest improvements known to the jewelry trade. Their machinery is driven by The Industries op Kansas City. 157 eledlricity and the melting and refining is all done by one of the latest improved gas melting machines. The trade of this concern has enjoyed the steady growth of all carefully condudted businesses in this city. They are at present employing a large force of highly skilled mechanics, and manufa6ture only solid gold jewelry and diamond mountings, of which the latter is by far the largest part of their product. They keep constantly on hand a large and carefully selected stock of diamonds and other precious stones, making their purchases through some of the largest import- ers in New York City. U. S. Wind Engine & Pump Co.— Manufa6lurers and Dealers in Halladay's Standard Wind Mills, and a Full Line of Railway, Village, Farm, and Ornamental Water Sup- ply Materials; Fa6tory and Principal Office at Batavia, 111., Branch House, 131 1 and 1313 West Twelfth Street.— This celebrated fadlory of wind engines and pumps is located at Batavia, 111., having been incorporated at its incep- tion in 1859. The Kansas City branch was establish- ed in 1881, since which time its course has been steadily onward. It oc- cupies a commodious five story brick building, 48X 125 feet in dimensions, fronting on 1311 and 1313 West Twelfth Street, with a railroad track entering the warehouse, thereby rendering the receipt and shipment of goods rapid and convenient. Twenty- five employes assist in the various manipulations of the house, while five traveling salesmen repre- sent its interests upon the road, and aid in extending its patronage, which at present is principally throughout Missouri and Kansas. The business amounts in volume to $450,000 annually. The resident manager, H. S. Ferguson, is a native Illinoisian. He has been the resident manager since 1882. In connection with the manufactures named, this house also deals in plumbers' supplies, brass goods, belting, hose, steam-pumps, tanks, " I. X. L. " f^?^*^ mills, road scrapers, etc., all of which are of superior grades. A personal inspedtion of these goods is respectfully invited, correspondence attended to with care and dispatch and a perfedl system prevails in every department of this establishment under Mr. Ferguson's management. Robert Salisbury & Co.— Real Estate and Loan Brokers; 727 Wattiut Street.— This business began in 1883 under the name of Salisbury & Walmsley, but changed to its present style and name in 1885, with Robert Salisbury and Daniel Geary as copartners. They confine their whole attention to city operations, as a rule, giving special attention to residence property, and do a good and profitable business. Mr. Salisbury has resided twenty-eight years in Kansas City, and was As- sessor for twelve years for the city, previous to which, he held the responsible posi- tion of Government Assessor, so that probably no man in the city is a better judge of the value of real estate than he, and consequently investors would study their own 158 The Industries of Kansas City. interests by placing their funds in his hands. Mr. McGeary has been thirty years in the city and was formerly in the banking business and is an able financier. The firm invest money, collect rents, and pay taxes for non-residents, and no more reliable agents are to be found in the city. They stand high in public favor, and command the confidence of a wide patronage all through this sedlion. G. W. Strope & Co. — Wholesale and Retail Pianos and Organs; 206 and 208 West Ninth Street. — This enterprise was originally established in New York City by Mr. G. W. Strope, in 1857. Subsequently the business was removed to Chi- cago, and eleven years ago this city was found available for the display of the indomitable skill and enterprise of the subject of this sketch. The firm deal in pianos of their own manufacture and the Behming piano, also organs of standard makes. The trade is local and extends to the States of Missouri and Kansas with a steady increase in the volume of business done annually. There are eight compe- tent assistants in the employ of the house. The premises are eligibly located at 206 and 208 West Ninth street, and consist of a handsome three-story brick struc- ture, 25 X 107 feet in dimensions, completely stocked with instruments and supplied with every modern convenience requisite to the condudt of the business, and ele- gant plate glass fronts in which is artistic displayed specimens of the goods carried by the house. Mr. Strope is a native of the Empire State, where he acquired a thorough knowledge of this industry, and is considered an adept at the business. His success is due to consummate skill in the manufacture of instruments, and close attention to the conduct of his affairs. The Railroad Employes Investment Company.— Offices 122 and 124 West Third Street. — This company was originally instituted by railroad em- ployes, but as it grew in importance, others became interested in the enterprise and it finally assumed it present corporate form in 18S4, with Messrs. H. C. Litch- field as President; T. B. Spellman, Vice-President; Clark Jones, Treasurer, and W. G. Viereg, Secretary. These officers are business men of ability and high commer- cial standing. Mr. Litchfield is also President of the Railroad Transfer Co., whose oflices are in the same building, and has special mention in another part of this work. Stockholders in this company may take as many shares as Ihey wish, and pay one dollar monthly per share. This company owns considerable property in the city, notably, a thirteen acre tract on Woodland avenue, which is at present subdivided into parcels of one acre each, but these will, probably, be further sub- divided and put upon the market in the earl}^ spring. The company also own property in Litchfield Place, on Grand Boulevard, which is now on the market. Troost's second addition also belonged to them, but has been disposed of, as has also 200 feet they had on Olive street. The value of these properties is an index of the flourishing condition and financial strength of this corporation. The Railroad Transfer Company.— H. C. Litchfield, President; F. w. Schulte, Vice President; W. H. Seeger, Secretary and Treasurer; 122 and 124 West Third Street. — Reliable transfer companies are a necessity in large cities, like Kansas City, where shippers break bulk, and this company is responsible, reliable and highly efficient in the service they render. They occup}^, at 122 and 124 West Third street, a building 50x160 feet, and employ twenty-five men and from fifteen to eighteen double teams. The company was formed in 1872, and has won the con- fidence of shippers by prompt and faithful handling of merchandise. They have correspondents in San Francisco, Boston, St. Louis and Chicago, who consign car loads here for re-shipment, distribution or city delivery, for which last they have special package wagons. The officers of the company also hold responsible positions in other important concerns, Mr. Schulte being connected with the Meyer Bros. Drug Compau}-, while Mr. Seeger is Cashier of the Citizen's National Bank. Mr. Litchfield is a prominent business man, and is also President of the Railroad Bmploj-es Investment Co., whose notice appears in another part of this work. Jerome Twitchell & Co. — Corrugated and Standing Seam Iron Roof- ing, Siding, Ceiling, Etc., and Building Material Generally; 521 Delaware Street. — This business was established in March, 1886, by Mr. Jerome Twitchell, who con- tinued the business alone until December, 1886, when he was joined by Mr. W. F. Norman, forming the present firm. The office of the firm is eligibly located at 521 The Industries op Kansas City. 159 Delaware street, in addition to which they have a spacious warehouse at 1312 and 1314 West Twelfth street. The firm are Western agents for the Cincinnati Corru- gating Co.; the National Sheet Metal Roofing Co., of New York; The Dodd Manu- facturing Co., of New York ; The Fred. J. Meyer Manufacturing Co., of Covington, Ky.; and Perkins & Son, iron shutters. They also deal largely in building materi- als of every kind, and do an extensive and steadily growing business with builders and contractors in the city and throughout the States of Missouri, Kansas and Colorado and New Mexico.' Being agents for leading manufacturers in this depart- ment of industry, the firm is enabled to offer unsurpassed inducements both in quality and price to the trade, and both members of the firm being business men of experience, and closely attending to all the details of the business, they have secured the favor and "approbation of the trade, and have established their enter- prise upon a substantial and successful basis. Mr. Twitchell, of the firm, came from Louisville, Ky., to Kansas City in 1879, and engaged in the commission busi- ness iintil the inauguration of this enterprise, and Mr. Norman, his partner, was engaged in commercial pursuits at Nevada, Mo., prior to coming here. Both are gentlemen of superior business attainments, who bring to the business all the ele- ments necessary to lead it to prosperity. J. C. Salmon & Co.— Merchandise Brokers; 1318 and 1324 Union Ave- nue. — Eight years of active commercial life which this house has enjoyed, has re- sulted in a business prosperity far exceeding the early anticipations of the founders, Messrs. J. C. Salmon and H.'d. Seavey. The business has been pushed into its present leading position of prominence among the largest houses of Kansas City, by the untiring and intelligent efforts put forth by the above named gentlemen. The building occupied is a commodious, brick struAure, 50 x 100 feet in dimensions, with railroad switches at the rear for the expeditious receipt and shipment of goods. Mr. J. C. Salmon has been a resident of Kansas City nine years. He \yas born in New York, and has had a life time business experience as a merchandise broker. Mr. H. D. Seavey has lived here five years. He is also of New York, but previous to removing here he was a well-known merchandise broker of Chicago. Benj. McLean & Co.— Hides and Wool; Corner of Tenth and Hickory Streets. — One of the most important and influential enterprises of the Gate City, as well as one of the oldest, is that of Messrs. Benj. McLean & Co., the individual members of which are Messrs. Benj. McLean and F. E. Tyler. The business had its inception twenty-three years ago, Mr. F. E. Tyler being admitted to a co-partner- ship in 1881. Branch houses are established a't South Pueblo, Durango, Gunnison City and Alamosa, Colorado ; Butte City, Montana, and Santa Fe and Socorro, New Mexico. Through these they cover a wide expanse of territory from whence their valuable supply of hides and wool is derived, and the largest stock of this valuable produdt carried of any siniiliar concern in the United States. The firm have super- ior facilities for storage, curing and fating proper care of their hides and wool. Their premises are eligibly located, convenient to railroad lines radiating in every direction ; owning switches that pass in front and rear of their warehouses, which con- sist of a substantial brick strudlure three stories in height, 100 x 100 feet in dimen- sions with ample basements andj'ards. There are seventy- five men in their employ at an average monthly pay-roll of $6,000, a number of whom are constantly traveling throughout Old and New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas and California buving stock for the house. The firm has also competent representatives in Boston, Philadelphia, New York and other large Eastern cities, negotiating sales in home and foreign markets. Their business transactions amount to upwards of $2,000,000 annually. Mr. Benj. McLean has been a resident of Kansas City upwards of twenty- three A-ears. He is a Canadian by birth and education, and prior to engaging in this enterprise was a tanner bv occupation. He is also largely interested in real estate and cattle dealing. His' associate in business, Mr. F. E. Tyler, has been a resident of this city seven years. He formerly resided in the State of Indiana, and was engaged in the hardware trade for many years. In every respe6t this business enterprise is eminently representative of Western progress, and Kansas City may well be proud of one of its main fa6tors in the development of industrial en- terprise here. The success and rapid growth of this house in commercial import- ance, is due to the indomitable courage and business sagacity coupled with that high commercial integrity that characterizes the members of this firm. i6o The; Industries of Kansas City. R. I. McQuiddy. — Real Estate; 323 Alamo Building. ^This business was established in 1886, by Dr. R. I. McQuiddy, with a view to taking advantage of the important development of the real estate interests of Kansas City, owing to the increasing demand for residence and business sites, and the consequent rapid en- hancement of city and suburban property. The location of this business at the outset was at No. 564 Walnut street, but was removed to the present quarters in Sep- tember, 1887. The transadlions of this office consist in the sale of city, farm and acre property, among the most desirable for business, residence and farming pur- poses. Dr. McQuiddy hails from Kentuck}'; has been a resdent of Kansas City two years, and in his business conne(5lions is associated with the Frankfort syndicate, and another private syndicate, which have considerable realty in the Eastern Bottoms. The Doctor is also a member in high standing and one of the organizers of the In- terstate Real Estate Exchange. Prior to engaging in the present enterprise he practiced medicine in his native State of Kentucky for a number of years. He is a business man of large experience, and possessor of more than ordinarily sound judgment and commercial tadl. His enterprise has proved a decided success and a promising future awaits his well diredled efforts. H. Oppenheimer & Co. — Wholesale Dealers in Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Etc.; 607 Delaware Street. — This business was established by Mr. Herman Oppenheimer, who is its sole proprietor, in January, 1880, since which time he has enjoj-ed a large and steadily growing trade, as a result of the extent and diversity of his stock, which embraces everything in the line of watches, diamonds, jewelry, etc., of every description. His business is exclusivel}' at wholesale, and he has in addition to twelve competent clerks and assistants who are employed in the house, a staff of four adlive and experienced traveling salesmen of wide acquaintance, who represent the house in a territor}- comprising Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Dakota, Ne- braska, Indian Territory, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico and Colorado, in all of which the firm has an unsurpassed reputation with dealers, as a consequence of the uniformly reliable and accurate methods upon which Mr. Oppenheimer conducts his business. In addition to his proprietorship of this business, Mr. Oppenheimer is connected with the S. D. Mills Jewelry Co., of this city, manufacturing jewelers, and is otherwise identified with prominent business affairs. Since engaging in his present enter- prise he has applied himself with industry to the development of the business with the result of present success and a bright outlook for the future. The Kansas City Investment Company.— Edward E. Holmes, President and Treasurer ; Willis G. M3'ers, Vice-President ; George M. Van Evera, Secretary; Alfred N. Gossett, Auditor ; Security Building, Sixth and W}'andotte Streets. — One of the best known and most substantial of the investment corpora- tions of the West is the Kansas City Investment Co., which was incorporated in 1882, and which now has a capital stock of $200,000. The company makes invest- ments secured by first class mortgage on real estate in Kansas, Missouri and Texas, and has a large and steadily growing patronage from capitalists in all parts of the country, who are attracted by the advantages which investments in real estate in the territory covered b}' the operations of this company offer in the way of return in interest. The company has since its organization loaned over $5,000,000 and the system adopted is in every respect such as to commend it to favorable con- sideration and patronage. The company keeps on hand a large assortment of real estate bonds for sale, collects and awards interest and principal free of expense for the holder of the notes, and issues debenture bonds. All securities are carefully examined, and as a preliminarj- to each investment, the company satisfies itself not only as to the charadler and qualitj^ of the land, but also regarding the charac- ter and credit of the borrower, his standing, reputation, etc. The company makes a specialty of loans on farm lands and Kansas City improved property, and its facili- ties for favorable investments of this character are not surpassed bj' any financial institution in the West, its experience in the business enabling it to make careful selection of securities. The Eastern office of the company is at Market Square, Portsmouth, N. H., where the Vice-President, Mr. Myers, resides. In addition to their connexion with this company, they are also prominently conneAed with other important investments in the West, including The New Hampshire Investment Co., and Rockingham Land Co., both of which are incorporated under the laws of Missouri. Mr. George M. Van Evera, the Secretary of the company, is a gentleman The Industries of Kansas City. i6i of superior business attainments, who devotes his entire time and attention to this business and who has largely contributed by his efficiency to the steady expansion of tie business of the company from its organization to the present time. William B. Grimes Dry Goods Company.-W. B- Crimes President; M. A Potts, Vice-President; J. J. SwofFord, Second Vice-President; Geo. B. Mills, Treasurer; Importers and Jobbers of Dry Goods, Notion and Furmsh^^^ and Manufacturers of Staple Clothing ; 512, SU and 516 ^f a;,"^^"^ jtf^^^-^^f^^J^t"^ stantial and prosperous house is justly regarded as one ^J'^^J^l^lll^'J"/^^ Se goods establishments of the country, and ^^J^^ta^^^^; ^i^^^^.'^^.'The^c^^ West, either in the extent of its resources or the volume of it^ trade_ The company was incorporated January i, 1883, with a paid-in '^^P^^f^^^^^J^^^J^^J^^t^"^^^^ M^ nremises occupied embrace a five-story and basement building erectea ^Y J^'f- ^nS B Gr?m:s e'specially for the purposes of the company, and ^ at 512 and 516 Delaware street, having a!frontage of seventy-hve teet b) a aeptn 01 i62 The Industries op Kansas City. one hundred and forty feet. Here is stored, in generous profusion, everything in the line of staple and fancy dry goods, including, in addition to the finest produc- tions of American mills, full and complete lines of imported English and French dress goods, blankets, white goods, laces, embroideries, notions, hosiery, gloves, furnishing goods, etc., the stock in each of these departments being kept thoroughly assorted, and containing in addition to staple goods, all the latest novelties in styles and fabrics. In addition to this business, the company is also largely en- gaged in the manufacture of men's duck, denim, cottonade, jeans and cassimere clothing, in which line their produdt is without a superior, and is largely in de- mand by dealers. About forty-five clerks and assistants are employed in the house, and eighteen experienced traveling salesmen represent the firm in its trade territory comprising Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Indian Territory and Arkansas. The company has most ample resources and every facility for the successful prosecution of the business, which is very heavy, and covers its territory completely. Vast as the trade of the house is, every detail of its business is conduced upon perfe6l system, which insures accuracy in its transactions, promptness in filling orders and satisfactory relations with its customers. A cor- rect knowledge of the wants of the trade, sound judgment in the management of the business, and honorable methods in all their dealings have secured for the house the gratifying success it now enjoys, and a steady increase in the volume of its trade from year to year. The company has a New York ofiice located at 51 Leonard street, at which Mr. F. W. Guinn is located as the resident buyer, in which department of the business he has had long experience, having been exten- sively engaged in the dr)' goods and commission business in New York City prior to the organization of this company. Mr. W. B. Grimes, the President of the com- pany, is a native of Hartford, Conn., from which he went to Texas in 1855, engaging in the cattle business, of which he made a grand success, and in which he is still largely interested both in Texas and Indian Territory. In 1877 he came to Kansas City and invested extensively in real estate, and in 1882 his judgment as to the future of Kansas City led him to formulate the present enterprise, and he built the premises now occupied by the company, which was organized and began business at the commencement of the following year. In addition to his position at the head of this corporation, Mr. Grimes is prominentl}' identified with leading business and financial enterprises in the city, and is President of the American National Bank, President of the Electric Light Association of Kansas City, a large owner of real estate in the business portion of the city, and in every way identified promin- ently with the progress and development of the city. Mr. M. A. Potts, the Vice- President of the company, came to this city upon its organization from St. Johns- bury, Vt., where he had for twenty years filled an important and prominent position in the Fairbanks Scale Company. In his hands the practical management of the business of the company is placed, and his long business experience, superior ex- ecutive abilitj'^and first class business attainments especially fit him for the position which he has filled from the inception of this corporation, and which has largely contributed to the rapid increase in the business and expansion of the trade of the company. Mr. J. J. Swofiford, the second Vice-President, is a resident of Kansas City, to which he removed during the present year, but is still a member of the suc- cessful retail dry goods firm of Swofford Brothers, at Shawnee, 111. Mr. George B. Mills, the Treasurer, is a gentleman of extensive business experience, and was formerly a member of the banking and brokerage house of Latham, Alexander & Co., of New York City. Thus officered by successful business men, and possessed of the advantages of a large capital, unsurpassed facilities and sagicious manage- ment, the position occupied by this great house may be regarded as the result of merit. The People's Investment and Building Company.— J. E.Truitt, President ; W. K. Greene, Secretary and Treasurer ; 704 Delaware street, Ground Floor. — This enterprise was organized and incorporated in May, 1887, with a paid up capital of $5,000, which was soon afterward increased to $25,000, paid up, and it has since done a very satisfactory business, financially and otherwise. It now keeps constantly in employ thirty to thirty-five energetic men, with an average weekly pay roll of about $500. It handles largely real estate in Kansas City, Mo., and the new consolidated city, Kansas City, Kas., and in making investments for Eastern capitalists^it also;; deals largely in addition property. This firm is prepared at all The Industries of Kansas City. 163 times to build residences and business houses on time payments, arid is constantly exchanging property and selling on monthly payments. The members of this firm are justly regarded as authorities on all matters pertaining to real estate in Kansas Cit}' and its surroundings, and their experience in the business, and close and ac- curate knowledge of present and prospedlive values, renders the firm a most valu- able medium for the transaction of any business relating to real property. Mr. J. E. Truitt, President, formerly resided at St. Louis, where he was engaged in the contra<5ling and building business for nine years. He has been a resident of Kansas Citj- two years, and has been connected with the real estate biisiness, alto- gether, about eleven years. Mr. W. K. Green, Secretary and Treasurer, is a native of Illinois, has been a resident of Kansas fifteen j-ears, and has been in the real estate business two years. Both these gentlemen stand fully to the front in busi- ness circles, and have an enviable record^for fair and'honorable dealing throughout all their various transa conceived the idea of establishing a business of above char- acter. They carry at all times a full and complete stock of every- thing in their line. In starting they made it a leading feature of the business to represent only such firms as had a reputation for making honest goods, and so well has this been carried out that no shoddy goods are in stock. Those lines that have given the best satisfa6lion, they have stamped with their trade mark, and warrant every pair so stamped, and claim that they are the best goods on the market for the money. Throughout the large territory the " T. W. C. shoe " may be found in all principal establishments. Untiring energy, splendid busi ness tact, and honest, courteous treatment, have won for them such favor and patronage of the manufa6lurers and merchants, that before the close of the second 3'ear of their business existence they are compelled to seek more commo- dious quarters, and in consequence have moved into the four-story building, 315 Delaware street, occupjdng the entire building, where with enlarged facilities and stock they expedl to be thoroughly equipped to meet the wants of increasing trade. Theodore Winningham & Co. — investors of Capital, Real Estate Brokers and Money Loaners ; Northeast Corner of Missouri Avenue and Delaware Street ; Room 5. — This firm, of which Messrs. Theodore and T. B. Winningham are the individual members, is prominently identified with the real estate interests of the city, the members being themselvej owners of a large amount of valuable busi- ness and residence property, and having on hand and for sale at all times many desirable lots and tracts. The Messrs. Winningham came to Kansas City from Mississippi in 1876, and Mr. Theodore Winningham engaged for ten years in his profession as a practicing attorney, at the end of that time establishing this busi- ness in company with Mr. T. H. Winningham. The thorough and practical knowl- edge of real estate values in the city and its suburbs possessed by these gentlemen, and the close and accurate attention paid b}- them to every commission placed in their hands, has given the firm a prominent place in the confidence of an extensive connexion of local and Eastern capitalists, and they are prepared at all times to make advantageous investments in city property and Western lands, or to loan money in any desired quantity and upon real estate security. Thoroughly accurate and systematic in all their dealings and reliable in their methods, the firm enjoys a merited prosperity and a position among the leading firms in the line in the city. Union National Bank. — D. T. Beals, President; Chas. H. V. L,ewis, Cash- ier; H.J. Rosencrans, Assistant Cashier; Corner of Ninth and Main Streets. — The importance of good banks to the commercial and financial prosperity of a city can not be overestimated, and everj* addition to banking facilities which is inaugurated 2o6 The; Industries of Kansas City. by responsible, experienced and honest men, may be regarded as a decided gain. Of recent enterprises in this diredlion the Union National Bank is one of the most notable. This bank was incorporated March i, 1887, with a capital of $600,000, and has already established itself in the confidence of the business and general public. The business is general banking, and the bank discounts approved paper, issues exchange on the principal cities of this country and Europe, and receives the accounts of banks, bankers, corporations and private individuals, to whem every facility is offered consistent with conservative banking. The policy of the man- agement of the Union National Bank is guided by sound, conservative, useful banking experience, and this, combined with the financial solidity and strong local characteristics of the directory, has placed it among the very foremost banking establishments west of the Mississippi river. As a consequence the bank has been very prosperous, and its last quarterly statement, made October 5, 1887, shows its capital to be $600,000, its surplus fund $12,000, its resources $1,983,124.46,. and its cash on hand $862,594.91, thus giving a most prosperous exhibit, with un- divided profits of $12,000. The Shieldley building, corner of Ninth and Main streets, at the jundlion of Delaware street, in which the Union National Bank is located, is five stories in height, covering an area of 125x150 feet, and the lower floor, occupied by this institution, is tastefully arranged for the business to which it is assigned. Whiting & JoJinSOn. — Merchant Tailors; 804 Main Street. — The desire of gentlemen of refinement to be attired in accordance with their tastes and sur- roundings makes the seledtion of a tailor an important consideration. In Kansas City a firm that has a deserved recognition as one of the leaders in its line, and has long held a high' place in the confidence ot the gentlemen of the city, as a result of the superior workmanship of all the products of its establishment, is that of Whiting & Johnson. The business was originally established in 1864, by Mr. W. E. Whiting, by whom it was continued alone until 1870, when Mr. Frank John- son was 'admitted to the partnership, forming the present firm. They occupy eligibly located premises at 804 Main street, where they carry on hand at all times a large and complete stock of the finest goods, which they import direct from the most noted English, German and French manufadlurers, and which they are pre- pared to cut, fit and make in the prevailing mode, employing only the best work- men and carefully supervising all the produdlions of their establishment, so as to secure in each garment a high slandard of excellence, for which this firm has ob- tained a merited fame. Forty skilled worknaen are given employment, and only the best and finest materials and trimmings are used in making the garments pro- duced by this firm. As a consequence of the superior excellence of their produc- tions and the close and prompt attention given to all orders, it has gained a merited standing as one of the leading firms in its line in the West, and its business is steadily increasing from year to year. Vogel & Agnew. — Dealers in Hard and Soft Coal ; 704 Delaware Street. — Both of the gentlemen whose names head this article have been prominently iden- tified in the coal industry here in Kansas City since the date of their establishment in business in 1883. They control an extensive local trade, and enjoy the well founded reputation of dealing in the best grades of goods at prices which will always compete with the lowest. They are sole agents for the celebrated Locust Hard and Excelsior Soft Coal, and they have the full capacity to supply the market with three hundred car loads of hard coal and twelve hundred car loads of soft coal per year. R. Vogel is a German by birth, and has resided in Kansas City six years. S. J. Agnew is a native of Pennsylvania, and has resided here sixteen years. The business of this firm has kept pace with the remarkable growth of the city, and now amounts in volnme to $100,000 annually, and fifteen men are employed by the firm. The Walruff Brewing Company. — Brewers and • Bottlers ; Breweries at L/awrence, Kas. ; Depot, Corner of Hickory and Kansas Avenues. — This in- dustry was founded in 1837 by Mr. John Waliuff at Lawrence, Kas. In 1887 the style of the firm was changed to The Walruff Brewing Company upon the admis- sion of the son, Mr. August F. Walruff", to a partnership. The capacity of this brewery is one car load per diem during the summer months, and three car loads Thk Industries op Kansas City. 207 per week during the winter. There are twenty-four men in the employ, twenty at the brewery and four at the depot. The trade extends all through Kansas and Missouri, with a rapidly increasing demand for the produdl wherever it has been introduced, on account of its excellence and purity. Special facilities for bottling purposes are possessed by this establishment. The brewery is completely equipped with the most improved modern machines and appliances for the proper condudl of the business. Mr. John Walruff is a German by birth, and has been in America thirty-four years, and thirty- one years in Kansas. He has held positions of honor and trust in Kansas, having been County Treasurer of Franklin County, Kansas, and cashier in a bank at Ottawa, Kas. Both gentlemen are now residents of Law- rence, but intend to locate here with a view to a further extension of their facilities. The depot building is 30x80 feet in dimensions, two stories in height, and owned by the company. J. B. Spell man. — Wholesale Feed and Commission Merchant; Office, Twelfth and Mulberry Streets. — The house of J. B. Spellman, ^s being the most conspicuous enterprise of the kind here, is worthy of prominent notice, holding, as it does, a deservedly high place in the confidence of those who have had the most varied dealings in this line and who are in a position to judge. Mr. Spell- man is an Ohioan by birth, and was formerly engaged in the dry goods business in that State. He came to Kansas Cit)^ and established his present enterprise in 1873, since which time he has prospered and assumed a prominent place in both com- mercial and social circles. He controls an annual trade amounting to |i225,ooo, employs two clerks in his office, five teamsters and one solicitor, and disposes of twelve car loads daily, chiefly in the city and surroundings, but also throughout Kansas and Missouri. The great specialty of the house is hay, corn, oats and bran, all of which he handles largely. Mr. Spellman is also Vice-President of that popular body, the Railroad Employes Investment Co. He is the pioneer feed and commission merchant of Kansas City. P. A. Frederick & Co.— Real Estate and Loan Brokers; Office, 42 Times Building ; Telephone 1322. — Mr. Frederick has been prominently associated in the foremost real estate circles of Kansas Citj- since the day of his establishment in business in 1880. He controls some of the most desirable property within the city limits ; including improved and unimproved business property and houses and lots adjacent to the cable-car lines, valuable maufadluring sites, and switch prop- erty in quantities to suit the purchasers. He is the sole agent for Crosby Place, which is located south of the city near Grand Boulevard, also four excellent platted additions, three of them known as P. A. F.'s additions, and, in fact, there is over three million dollars' worth of property in his possession to select from. Mr, P. A. Frederick is a native of Ohio, but took up his residence here in 1879. He is a gentleman of liberal views, and actively interested in the progress and material development of Kansas City. Smith, Heddens & Co. — Wholesale Grocers, and Dealers in Teas, Cigars and F'ruits ; 1217-1219 Union Avenue. — This wholesale grocery house, ranking among the largest in the city, was established January i, 1885, by Mr. George C. Smith, Mr. W. I. Heddens, Dr. J. W. Heddens and Hon. O. M. Spencer, which firm formerly occupied the building at 1106 and 1108 Union avenue, but which after a series of years proved inadequate to their trade. The} have therefore recently moved into their new store, at 1217-1219 Union avenue, where they have all the facilities for prosecuting their large and increasing trade, consisting of an elegant five-story brick structure, 60x130 feet in dimensions, with a commodious basement, making six floors, and all appertaining to the building, being new and first-class in every respe<5l. The spacious floors of their new quarters are literally packed with a complete stock of groceries, embracing < very thing in the line of staple and fancy groceries, with special tea and cigar departments. The exterior of the premises is also strictly in keeping with the general tone of the house, and the handling facilities are strengthened by the side track of a prominent trunk line passing at the extreme rear of the building, thus rendering the receipt and ship- ment of goods rapid and convenient. The services of twelve men are called into requisition about the establishment, while seven traveling men represent the house upon the road, and the annual volume af business reaches the handsome sum of 2o8 The Industries of Kansas City. $700,000. Their patronage extends througliout Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Col- orado, New Mexico and Texas, and is also being established in other sections of the South and West. The specialties of the house consist of fine teas and cigars, and full lines of staple and fancy groceries. Mr. Smith, the manager of the house, is a native of St. Joseph, Mo., having been a member of the vrholesale dry goods house of John S. Brittain & Co. of that city prior to his removal to this city in 1884. He is also the senior member of the firm af Smith, Utt & Co, doing a gen- eral retail business at White Cloud, Kas. Mr. W. J. Heddens is a native of St. Joseph, Mo., and is a thorough groceryman. He is now traveling for the house. J. W. Heddens, M. D., is also a native of St. Joseph, Mo., and is now one of the eminent physicians of the place. Judge O. M. Spencer is a Missourian by birth, and has for some time been and is now Judge of the Circuit Court for Buchanan County, and resides in St. Joseph, Mo. The members of this firm are men of prac- tical ideas and straightforward business principles, and their influence is felt to a great extent in the city's business life. J. T. Sears. — Banker and Broker ; 107 West Sixth Street. — Mr. Sears has been here for two years, and as a financier and man of business probity he has added to the reputation he had earned for himself by ten years of banking in Jef- ferson City. He was for four years cashier of the Jefferson City Bank, and was afterward partner in the private bank of Fleming & Sears. He limits his business to Kansas City and accessible localities, where he can personally supervise the property upon which he makes advances. He does not make any loans upon farm property. He condu6ts his business on sound conservative principles, and has gained a leading place in public confidence through the justice and accuracy of his dealings. Mrs. R. Sachs. — FashionableMillinery and Hair Goods; 540 Main Street. — Characteristic of, and incident to, the rapid development of Kansas City's metropo- litan style, the prosperity of such industries as cater to the high taste and fash- ionable tendencies of her beau mond^, indicate her progress in that direction. Prominent among these important industries is that one so successfully carried on by Mrs. R. Sachs, who established it in 1870. At the outset the amount of cap- ial involved in the enterprise was only $500 ; now she carries a completely diversi- fied and unexcelled stock valued at upwards of $10,000, in millinery and hair goods, both foreign and domestic, importing directly from the fashionable European market. Twenty skilled modistes and hair workers are in her employ at an average weekly pay roll of $250. The trade of this establishment extends all through Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Colorado and Texas, and is continually increasing in volume. Mrs. Sachs is a native of the national capital, where she learned the millinery art and the methods of the trade for the importation of human hair. Her store is eligibh' located at 540 Main street, in the center of a fashionable thoroughfare, and is 30x120 feet in dimensions, interiorly arranged in the highest style of modern art and good taste, the goods being displayed artistically in mag- nificent plate-glass fronts. Mrs. Sach's establishment is the largest and most fashionable of its kind in the city. Her success is due to care and skill in the condudl of her business and lady-like demeanor with her numerous patronage. Wittich «& Penfield. — Wholesale Paper; 517 Delaware Street. — This old established and highly reputed paper house began business in 1875, when it was conducfted by the firm of S. C. Moody & Co., who were succeeded January i, 1886, by Messrs. George E. Wittich and E. J. Penfield. They occupy for store premises a four-story building, 26x150 feet in dimensions, and in the rear of this building they have a two-story warehouse, 25x120 feet. They carry a large stock and com- plete assortment of every description of paper, including printing papers, wrap- ping papers, writing papers, and a full line of stationery of all descriptions. Em- ployment is given in the house to a force of twenty-five competent clerks and assistants, and four traveling salesmen represent the house in a trade territory em- bracing Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and New Mexico, in which they have built up a large patronage, as a consequence of the uniforml}^ satisfactory and prompt man- ner in which orders are filled, the superior goods carried in the stock and the close margins upon which these goods are sold. Messrs. Wittich & Penfield are both thoroughly experienced and practical merchants, Mr. Penfield having been con- Thk Industries of Kansas City. 209 nedled with the house for ten years as an employe of the firm of S. C. Moody & Co. piior to the acquirement of the business by the present firm. The firm is a progressive and enterprising one, and its relations with manufacturers are such that it is enabled to offer the greatest inducements to the trade. J. P. Snyder. — Real Estate, Rental and Loan Office; Room 522 Alamo Build- ing, 622 Delaware Street. — Mr. Snyder established this business in an office in the Mason block, at loii Main street, changing May 10, 18S7, to his present location in the Alamo building, where he carries on all the departments of a real estate, rental and loan agency' business, having on hand and for sale at all times desirable resi- dence and business property in the city, as well as Missouri, Kansas, Texas and other lands, cattle ranches, wild lands, timber and mineral lands, improved farms, etc. Careful attention is given to investments for non-residents, for which business Mr. Snyder possesses unsurpassed facilities, and personal and prompt attention is given to all business intrusted to his hands. Mr. Snyder has re- sided in Kansas City for the past eight j'ears, and is an authority upon the values, present and prospective, of property in the city and its vicinity. He is prepared to take charge of properties for non-residents, to rent same and collect rents, and to attend to all the details of the care and attention of realty, and his industry and close attention to business make him a valuable medium through which to transact business of this charadler. Union Transfer Company. — Louis Dragon and W. W. Brown, Proprie- tors ; Office 704 Delaware Street. — Messrs. Dragon and Brown are the oldest transfer men in the city, having commenced business in 1865 and continued it until the present time. To the older residents it is needless to say any thing in regard to this firm, but to those who have more recently settled here attention may be called to the fa<5t that by their uniform courtesy and promptness in business matters this firm are now at the head of the list of transfer companies. Especially is this so in regard to the handling of safes and all kinds of heavy machinery, they having during the past year handled nine-tenths of all the heavy cable machinery used in the construdlion of the different cable lines now in operation in this city. They use thirty-six horses and forty men constantly in their business, and the average weekly pay-roll is $500. The stables are located at 215 East Fifth street, and are connedled with all depots by telephone. Messrs. Dragon and Brown were the first to see the necessity of having a private switch with large derrick to more conveniently handle the heavy machinery. They have just completed arrangements to have additional track room for about twenty cars on their switch in the South part of the city, and about ten cars on their switch in the East part of the city. The most important point to the public in the arrangements is that they give to their customers the benefit of the economical handling of heavy freight owing to the facilities just mientioned. Mr. Dragon is a native of France, and emigrated to this country fifty- three years ag(% settling in New York State. He then came to Kansas City, and previous to adopting his present avocation, was engaged in the drj' goods business here. Mr. W. W. Brown is a native of Scotland, and came to this country eighteen years ago, settling in Kansas City, where he has been engaged in the transfer busi- ness ever since. James G. Young. — Attorney and Counselor at Law, Examiner of Titles, Notary Public, Solicitor of Patents and United States Claim Agent ; Rooms 62, 63 and 64 Hall Building, corner of Ninth and Walnut Streets ; Telephone No. 1829. — Every community must have laws and laws must have wise interprers, as well as just Judges to enforce them ; and, as the ver}^ existence of a community depends upon the carrying out of the law, it is highly proper that some account of a lead- ing rep'<-esentative of both the bench and the bar should appear in a comprehen- sive review of the enterprises and prominent men of the city. Mr. Young has been in the active practice of law since 1868, and in Kansas Cit}- since 1877, and his fine talents and address, along with his extensive legal experience and learning, have won for him a high reputation in the West, and his practice extends over the States of Kajisas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and the other States eastward. He is one of those intelligent men who conform their profession to the times and places in which they live, and so make a success of it, and benefit both themselves and others. He fills the office of notary public, and while he does not make a specialty The; Industries of Kansas City. of any particular branch of law, yet lie has met with peculiar success in the exam- ination of abstradls and the perfedting of titles. He is recognized as the leading solicitor of patents in Kansas City, and has had an extensive experience in patent litigation. Mr. Young's oiifice is a model of order and elegance, and having an ex- tensive library and efficient clerks, business entrusted to his care \\ill receive most careful attention. Wm. Volker & Co. — Manufa6lurers, Importers and Jobbers of Mouldings, Picture Frames, Etc. ; 602 and 604 Delaware Street. — This firm, of which Messrs. William Volker and Albert Soukup are the individual members, was formed in 1882, and has built up a large and steadily growing business in the manufadture, importation and the jobbing of mouldings, picture frames, window cornices, French, German and American mirror plates, arch top, pier and mantel mirrors, picture glass, oil paintings, chromos, engravings, lithographs, cabinet hardware and furniture supplies. The premises occupied by the firm as a store and fadlory embrace a tbree-story building, 40 x 120 feet in dimensions, fully and completely equipped with all the necessary machinery and appliances adapted to this depart- ment of industry, employment being given to a force of twenty-five hands. As a consequence of the uniform merit of all the productions of their facSlory and the careful seledlion of their stock from the finest goods of the most noted manufac- turers, the firm has built up a large trade covering Missouri, Montana, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Nebraska and the West generally, and the facilities enjoyed by the firm are such that they are prepared to offer the greatest induce- ments, bo^h in quality and price, to the trade. Before establishing themselves in this business in this city five years ago, Messrs. Volker and Soukup had been similarly engaged in Chicago, and the thorough and pradlical knowledge of the business in all its details possessed by these gentlemen, combined with uniformly fair and accurate methods of dealing with their customers, has secured for them a first-class reputation and a deserved popularity and prosperity. E. Werk. — Real Estate, Loans and Securities; 8)4. West Ninth Street, Room 11; Telephone 1482. — Mr. Werk opened up his ofiice here in June, 1887, and his business has grown apace under his careful and judicious dire6lion. He deals in city residence and business properties, loans money on approved real estate security, and sells domestic and foreign securities. Two efficient assistants are in his employ, and every transadlion is characterized by the most systematic care, Mr. Werk giving his personal attention to ever}- detail of the business. His client- age is distributed all through the States of Missouri and Kansas. Mr. Werk has been a resident about fifteen years. He hails from Cincinnati, and prior to engag- ing in his present enterprises was an active grain merchant of this cit}'. His suc- cess in this business is due to consummate skill and the exercise of honorable methods in all his dealings. Despatch Transfer Company. — Freight Transferring Office, 534 Del- aware Street; Stables, 407 to 411 Grand Avenue; Telephone, No. 508. — Kansas City is not wanting in commercial facilities of every description; among these special mention is due to the Despatch Transfer Company. As its name iijiplies, this company possesses superior advantages for the rapid and safe transfer of all kinds of freight to and from railroad lines, as well as attending to the delivery of bag- " gage and merchandise to various parts of the city. The enterprise was organized in 1883, and assumed corporate existence in 1885, with Messrs. H. E. Overstreet, President and Treasurer ; D. C. Stephenson, Vice-President; F. S. Treadway, Secre- tary, and Thomas Christopher, Superintendent. The capital involved in the busi- ness amounts to $50,000. The ofiice is centrallj' located at 534 Delaware street. The stables are situated at Nos. 407 to 411 Grand avenue, and occupy a substantial four- story building, 60 X 154 in dimensions, completely equipped with every modern con- venience for the proper care of live stock. About sixty vehicles of various kinds, from one to four horse draft, are utilized for delivery and transfer purposes. Seventy-five men are in the employ of the establishment upon an average weekly pay-roll of $700. The business is secured from local sources mainly, (railroads, etc.,) and aggregates upwards of $600,000 annually. This is the largest and best appointed transfer enterprise in the West. Its able and systematic management reflects great credit upon the officers in charge of the business, who are all gentlemen eminently The Industries op Kansas City. m qualified both by experience and business sagacity for the condudl of this business. Mr. Overstreet has been a resident ten years. He was formerly in the drug Indus - try at Sedalia, Mo., and subsequently was connedled with the Myer Brothers Drug Company of this city. He is the owner of considerable city property. Mr. Steph- enson has been a resident since 1856, is a native of Iowa, and has always been in the transfer business. Mr. Treadway has been in Kansas City twenty years. He has entire charge of all the shipping interests of the Armour Packing Co. Mr. Christopher, the Superintendent, is a native of the Gate City, and is thoroughly conversant with eveiy detail of the transfer business, having been engaged in it since early manhood. The success of this enterprise is due to the well-direAed efforts of the gentlemen at the head of its management, and their valuable exper- ience in the transfer line. Milton F. Simmons, Real Estate; Office 119 West Sixth Street— This enterprise was established in 1884, by the present incumbent, Mr. Milton F. Sim- mons, who hails from the Empire State. He Avas engaged in journalism previous to his present occupation, having edited the Jacksonville yoz^rwa/, and was for a num- ber of years editor and proprietor of the Illinois State Journal, at Springfield, 111., newspapers that have gained a wide reputation in the field of American journal- ism. Mr. Simmons is the organizer and Secretary of the Simmons Investment Com- pany, which was incorporated November, 1S87, and controls immense landed in- terests in the vicinity of Kansas City. Mr. Simmon's specialty is the sale of out- side properties, embracing some of the most desirable now on the market, notably, the Washington Addition to Kansas City, comprising 260 acres, one of the largest additions ever platted for the city. It extends eastward to Washington Park, Kan- sas City's main pleasure resort. It is high, healthly and sightly, with abundcnce of pure water and shade trees, and adjoins the " Blue Valley." It is famed as the most eligible future manufacturing center of the Gate City. It is accessible over the In- dependence and Park Dummy Line, Washington station being located in the heart of the addition, and six other railroad stations are either contiguous or within its limits. This is a most desirable location both for residence and business purposes. Already several important industries are in operation in this vicinity, and others projedled. All this tract is platted in lots of fifty feet or more, and so situated that perfedl drainage is eff"e6led. East Ridgewa)^ is another valuable property con- trolled by this firm, comprising thirty-three acres, and just outside the city limits, which Mr. Simmons has quite recently placed upon the market, equally desirable and quite as accessible by rail as the foregoing. Properties disposed of already by this firm since its establishment are among the most eligible within or without the city limits. As examples vc\a.y be cited ProspeA View, Lydia Avenue Place, Green View, Troost Highlands, Bloomfield Addition, etc. The honorable record of the subject of this sketch is worth j' of more than the limited space allotted in these pages to note in detail his many good works in extending facilities to those seek- ing permanent locstions for business or residence purposes, and increasing the domain of our great Midland metropolis. Garnett Coal Company. — Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hard and Soft Coal ; 1017 St. Louis Avenue. — This enterprise was founded in 1886, by the Garnett Coal Company, of which J. D. King is President, and G. W. Gregory, Secretary and Treasurer, and as a coal company, it not only deals in coal of all kinds, but it also pays a large share of attention to mining, and sells largely at wholesale diredl from the mines. The mines of the Garnett Coal Company are sit- uated at Camden, Ray County, Missouri, where it has an extensive series of mines, employing a competent force of workmen, as miners and shippers, and from which source the cit}- j-ards receive 1,500 bushels of coal per day. These coal yards are eligibly located at 1017 St. Louis Avenue, where a working force of sixty men is constantly employed in unloading and shipping this essential and important ele- ment of fuel, and receive as their monthly compensation $1,500. The trade is con- fined principally to Kansas City and adjacent territory, and is gradually extending in other direcftions and over different portions of the State. Mr. J. D. King is a native of Missouri, having recently removed to Kansas City, and was formerly engaged in farming. He now has cl arge of the business of the company here, which duties he discharges with great credit to himself and profit to the company. Mr. G. W. Gregory is a resident of Ray County, Missouri, where he has spent the 212 Thk Industries of Kansas City. greater portion of his life in coal mining, consequently his experience is a great factor in the success of the business. The company handles the coal diredl Irom the cars, and receive its shipments over the Wabash Railroad, and its facilities for handling, as well as all the appointments of the concern, are first class in every respedl, and the future prospects of the enterprise are bright and encouraging. Shroeder Commission Company. — Grain and General Commission Merchants; No. 7 Merchants' Exchange. — This business was opened by Mr. F. C. Shroeder, the present manager and prime fadlor of the firm, in 1877, in his own name, but the name and style of the firm was changed to its present form in 1885. The house does a very large business with New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Duluth, Milwaukee and other points East in a speculative and order business, a large num- ber of speculators and capitalists in Kansas City and various other parts of the country entrusting them with orders for grain, provisions and stocks to be bought or sold in any of the above mentioned markets. In this department of business Mr. Shroeder is a favorite with speculators, as he is honor itself, and being a wealthy man the deposits of investors are perfectly safe in his hands, while his charges are known to be lighter than those of any other commission house in the city. Mr. Shroeder is a native of Denmark, and came to America in 1857, and settled in New York, living there for two years. In 1859 he went to Milwaukee and entered the grain commission business as book-keeper for a prominent firm. He next went into business for himself, forming the partnership of Shroeder, Ludblom & Co., of Milwaukee. In 1877 he came to Kansas City and established the business which he has managed so successfully ever since. Risley, Bentley & Co. — Real Estate and I/Oan Agents ; Rooms i and 2, Times Building ; 812 Main Street. — This firm, of which Messrs. J. W. Risley and D. S. Bentley are the members, was formed in October, 1885, since which time they have conducted a large and constantly growing business in real estate in the city and throughout Jackson County, Mo., and Wyandotte County, Kas. The transac- tions of this firm during the past year have aggregated in the amount of sales up- ward of $1,000,000, representing many of the most important transfers in real estate that have taken place in the city during that time, including the sale of thirty-two acres in the northeast part of the city, on St. John avenue and Porter road, for $200,000. They also sold Beacon Hill Place, at Twenty-ninth street and Troost avenue, fifteen acres in area, embracing fifty-six lots, and which was sold for $150,- 000. The firm sold the northeast corner of Sixth and Central streets, 71x116 feet in dimensions, twice, the first time in March, 1887, for $53,250, and again in June for $78,000, thus securing for the first purchaser a profit of about $25,000. Mr. Risley of this firm, prior to engaging in this business,, was connected with the hardware trade. Mr. Bentley, who is a native of Rhode Island, came West in 1844, settling in L/apeer, Mich., where he engaged in the lumber business as a member of the firm of Hart, Bentley & Co., remaining there until 1858, when he went to Central City, Col., establishing the first saw-mill in Colorado Territory, and in 1865 he was appointed Revenue Inspector for Georgia, afterward coming to Kansas City in 1868, from whence he went to La Cygne, Kas., where he engaged in the banking and lumber business until 1882, when he returned to Kansas City and built a warehouse on Eighteenth and Wyoming streets, starting in the warehouse business. Since the formation of this firm the business training of these gentlemen has asserted itself in the capacity for carrying on the most im- portant transadlions, whiA has commended them to the favor and patronage of investors in Kansas City real estate, and given them a merited prominence among the leading firms engaged in this department of industry. E. A. Walmsley. — Tailor ; Nelson Block, 533 Main Street. — Mr. E. A. Walras- ley established this industry in 1877, at No. 15 West Fifth street, and removed to his present business location, 533 Main street, in the unpretentious building that occu- pied the site of the present magnificent struAure. But true to this principle in com- merce, that " Here we grew, here we thrive," he remained in the same locality, and his success in business has been commensurate with the rapid development of Kan- sas City as a Western commercial metropolis. He employs twenty efl&cient and exper- ienced workmen at an average weekly pay-roll of $300, and all his work is executed after the most approved methods of the tailor's art. The materials used are from the Thk Industries of Kansas City. 213 best domestic and foreign looms, and, being a professional cutter himself, the great- est satisfaction is guaranteed both as to style and material. Mr. Walmsley's trade extends to the city mainly, and he caters to the tastes of such as understand the value of elegance and substantial wear in clothing. He is a native of the historic Isle of Jersey, coming to America in 1848. Having learned his trade in his native home, he engaged in this business with the celebrated house of Guthrie & Sons, of London. After his arrival here and engaging in business in Cincinnati, O., and Indianapolis, Ind., he came to this city, and the sequel of his phenomenal success is evidenced by his skill in the tailors' art, and the knowledge of which was acquired through nearly one half a century's experience. The Phelps & Bigelow Wind Mill Company.— Manufadturers of Wind Mills and Fixtures; 1215 West Ninth Street. — The national reputation of the "I. X. L." wind mill, has caused it to be used in nearly every portion of the civilized world, as 14,000 of them are now in use, and their number is daily increasing. The main office and fadtory of the company is located at 218, 220, 222 and 224 North Burdick street, Kalamazoo, Mich., and its officers are Edward Woodbury, President, and M. J. Bigelow, Secretary and Treasurer. The com- pany was organized in 1872 and incorporated in 1875, with a capital of $40,000, and have a manufadturing ca- pacity of 2,000 complete machines per annum, besides a large amount of supplies. The house gives constant employment to 125 hands, and is doing an annual busi- ness of over $200,000. Twenty-iive salesmen represent the Kansas City house upon the road, and their sales extend throughout the entire West and Southwest. The Kansas City branch of this house was organized March i-, 1884, and is located at 1215 West Ninth street. The main building, containing the offices and salesroom of the establishment, is a three-story strudlure, two of which are in use, and in dimensions 30 "x 60 feet, with two com- modious two-story warehouses, 30 x 44 feet and 25 x 80 feet respedtively, which are stored with the machines ready for shipment to points of destination. This is, in reality, a supply depot for their rapidl)' accumulating Western trade, and is equipped with every facility for handling goods and transadting the business of the house. The specialty of the concern consists in the manufadture and sale of the " I. X. L." wind mill and power wind engine, patented April 22, 1873, ^^^ August 4, 1884, and as now completed, is the best self governing wind mill in the world. Mr. J. Q. Adams, the manager of the house, is a native of Michigan, having formerly been a house builder, but joining the firm at its inception and remaining with the main house until 1884, when he came to establish this branch, which promises to exceed the highest expedtations of its founders. G. E. Quinby & Co. — Real Estate Brokers; Room 214 Alamo Btiilding, Corner Seventh and Delaware Streets. — This firm was organized and established in 1885, and is now doing an annual business of $400,000, with a prospedt of a vast increase in the near future. The principal part of the trade of this institution is located in Missouri and Kansas ; and its specialties are for the negotiation of city and farming property, loans, etc. This firm has recently sold eighty acres, located in Johnson County, for $50,000; and a lot 50x150 feet, located at Westport, for $t6,ooo. Quinby Park and Quinby Addition are partly owned by Mr. G. E. Quinby, who also controls Grand View Addition, comprising 400 acres, through which the Waldo Park Dummy lyine Railroad runs, thus giving rapid and constant transit to Independence and the central portions of Kansas City. Mr. G. E. Quinby is a native of Vermont, but has been a resident of Kansas City for about five years, and is connedted with the Onstott Lot and Land Co. He was formerly engaged in the wholesale watch and jewelry business here, and has been very successful in his ^ varied occupations, with bright and cheering prospedts in the future. A. J. Gillespie & Co. — Live Stock Commission Merchants; Room 15, Stock Exchange Building. — A live stock commission house having a daily handling capacity of eight hundred and fifty head of hogs and one hundred head of cattle, with a competent force of salesmen and assistants, and completely equipped with 214 The; Industries of Kansas City. every available facility, having a trade covering the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Wyoming, Indian Territory, New Mexico and Arizona, with an annual business amounting to $4,500,000, is that of A. J. Gillespie & Co. This concern had its inception in 1872 under the style of Toby, Gillespie & Co., which firm was succeeded in 1887 by the present house, whose individual members are Messrs. A. J., T. E. and L. J. Gillespie. Mr. A. J. Gillespie is a native of Illinois, subsequently removing to St. Ivouis, Mo., where he engaged in live stock speculation for fifteen j'cars, thence removing to Kansas City in 1869, since which time he has been actively engaged in the live stock trade, having founded the original house, and being now the popular cattle salesman and gen- eral manager of the establishment. Mr. T. E. Gillespie is a native of Illinois, and was formerly engaged on the cattle trail in Montana and Oregon, six years prior to his removal to Kansas City in 1875. He has charge of the hog department, assisted by his brother Louis J., whose nativity and experience is the same, as well as that of the third brother, John F., who assists his father in the cattle department. Mil- ton James is also another cattle salesman, one of the oldest in the exchange, through whose wide experience much valuable aid is rendered to the house. The extensive chara6ler of the business transacted by this firm, together with its grow- ing popularity, combine to make it one of the strongest in the live stock exchange. Mr. A. J. Gillespie, the senior member of this firm, assisted by John D. Bancroft, built the first elevator in Kansas City. Wood Brothers. — Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Coal and Ice; 522 Del- aware Street. — This firm, which is composed of Messrs. R. W. and B. F. Wood, was formed in 1S76, since which time they have enjoyed a large patronage, which has stead- ily increased from year to year. They are largely engaged as dealers in ice, for which purpose they have warehouses located along the banks of the Missouri River in the city, with a storage capacity of 25,000 tons of ice, and in addition they have a warehouse at Sugar L,ake, Mo., where they cut and store their ice, and which has a capacity for 20,000 tons, and also have warehouses at Council Bluffs and Sioux City, la. The ice dealt in by them is of the best and purest quality, and as a consequence they have a large patronage in the city and its surroundings, running the largest num- ber of wagons of any concern engaged in the business in the city, having, in the height of the season as many as twenty-five or thirty constantly engaged in deliv- ering orders. In addition to this business they are largely engaged as dealers in coal, and in this line do a steadily growing business, selling both to dealers and consumers. Mr. R. W. Wood, of this firm, has resided in Kansas Cit}' for the past twelve years, prior to which he was engaged in the coal business at Leavenworth, Kas., and his brother, Mr. B. F. Wood, was engaged as a civil engineer at Chicago, prior to coming to this city with his brother, and engaging in this enterprise. Both are gentlemen of superior business attainments, and as a result of their energetic efforts, the volume of the business has steadily increased from year to year, from its inception to the present. Ford & Furgason. — Insurance Agents; Security Building, 522 Wyandotte Street. — There is no branch of business that occupies a more prominent position, or that has proven more beneficial than that of fire and life insurance. No pru- dent business man, with his manufactories and storehouses filled with stock, nor any owner of dwellings who fears the misfortunes of life, but will procure policies of insurance to indemnify him against loss ; no head of a family who has care and forethought about the fature of those dependant upon him, can feel that his full duty is accomplished until he provides, by a policy, for those who may live after him. But before procuring such a policy it is essential to know whether the com- pany issuing it is sound, and prompt in paying its losses; and whether the agent througa whom the policy is received is reliable and experienced. This agency was established in 1867 by Jonathan Ford, and during all these years of active operation has sustained a charadler that has placed it in the front rank in the line. The agency now represents some of the most reliable and popular insurance companies in the United States; among which are the Girard, of Philadelphia, organized in 1853, which has a capital stock of $300,000, and a surplus of $902,485 ; the Northwestern National, of Milwaukee, organized in 1869, having a paid up capital of $600,000, and and a surplus of $873,816; the Fireman's, Newark, N. J., organized in 1855, capital 45600,000, and a surplus of $1,428,330; the Lion, London— United States branch The Industries op Kansas City. 215 organized in 1880, now holding a surplus of $554,960 ; the New Hampshire, at Man- chester, organi/,ed in 1869, capital $500,000, surplus of $737,759; the Farmers, York, Pa., organized in 1853, a mutual company, now having a surplus of $210,521; the Long Island, Brooklyn, N. Y., organized in 1S53, capital $300,000, surplus $348,002; the Rochester German, Rochester N. Y., organized 1872, capital $200,000, surplus $372,625, and the Mutual Life, New York, with assets of $120,000,000. These are the companies represented by this agency, giving unmistakable evidence of its relia- bility. All policies negotiated b}- this firm are written with care, and adjusted with fairness and dispatch. Mr. Jonathan Ford, senior member of the firm, and agent personally, of the " Old Mutual Life," has been engaged in the insurance business more than twenty years, and is intimately acquainted with all its various details. Mr. F. M. Furgason, who personally represents also the Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Association of New York, has been a member of this firm eight years ; he has been superintendent of the Provident Association of this city since its organization, seven years ago. A more reliable and trustworthy firm cannot be found in the cit}-, than the Messrs. Ford & Furgason. Wise & Hastings. — Civil Engineers ; Rooms 524 and 525 Alamo Building, Northwest Corner of Seventh and Delaware Streets. — Among all the various scien- tific professions that of the civil engineer, requires more real talent and a greater amount of mental labor than almost anj- other, and is, perhaps, of as great impor- tance, both to the city and the country at large, as any industry from which the great West has obtained its unequalled prosperity. This enterprise was established in 1886, by the present firm, and was originally located at 129 West Sixth street, but was removed to its present location in May, 1887. It has been favored with a grand success, its annual business -transacflions amounting to $20,000, and being princi- pally located throughout Missouri and Kansas. Twelve very efficient and scientific men are employed on its force, while the proprietors give their individual attention to every detail of the business, thus insuring satisfactory results. Mr. H. A. Wise, senior member of the firm, is a native of New Hampshire, has been engaged in the business for twenty years, and has been employed extensively in his present avoca- tion by railroad companies. He came to Kansas City twelve years ago, and has since resided here. He has charge at present of the Vine street Motor Railway in this city. Mr. C. W. Hastings, junior member, is a native of Brookh-n, N. Y., and has been a resident of Kansas City three years. He was for a time employed on the reportorial corps of one of the morning papers here ; and at another time was Chief Engineer of the Kanapolis and Kansas Central railroad. The great care and faith- ful attention paid by this firm to the interests of their patrons, has secured for them a high standing in business circles, and a prosperity which is the well earned result of uniform accuracy and reliability in all their undertakings. W. H. Young. — Real Estate Agent; Office, First National Bank Building Corner of Sixth Street aud Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kas. — This enter- prise was established in 1S85 b)'^ Mr. W. H. Young, w^hose long experience in, and familiarity with the real estate and landed interests of the State and of Kansas City, eminently fits him for the conduA of this business. His transactions are not con- fined to the city but extend to the rural distri<5ls as well, and amount to upwards of $150,000 annually. Mr. Young is a Tenneesean by birth, but has been a resident of Kansas upwards of twenty-two years, and now resides in Pomeroy, Kas. Prior to engaging in this business he pursued flour milling in W^yandotte County, Kansas. Mr. Young's success is due to consummate care and skill in the condu6lofhis affairs. He is a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic, having served his country in the late war from April i6th, 1861, to February i8th, 1865, and was honorably discharged at its close. Mr. Young controls the sale of the fol- lowing additions : Brighton Hill, Sunny Side, Edgerton Place, Silver Place and is sole agent for the town of Bethel. Farm lands are made a specialty, as also the payment of taxes, colle6lion of rents and the safe investments of money for non-residents. G. P. ScFlOpp & Co. — General Commission, and Wholesale Fruits and Produce; 41 1 Walnut Street. — An important feature in connedtiou with the progress and commercial interests of this city is the produce commission business, and in a work purporting to give reliable information on the business of the city, it is 2i6 Thb Industries of Kansas City. necessary to set forth the facilities offered by the business men of the city. This enterprise was established about two years ago by Mr. G. P. Schopp, and Mr. G. G. Lubhart joined him later on. These gentlemen, being possessed of wide exper- ience and energy, determined to succeed The business has increased until now it enjoys a large trade from shippers throughout the States of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska. Iowa, Tennessee, Utah, California, Louisiana, Alab ima, Arkansas and Texas. The cities of New York and New Orleans are also fields for this firm's operations. Early fruits and vegetables are handled principally, embracing Cali- fornia produdtions, apples, oranges, lemons, cranberries, onions, potatoes, etc , a large portion of which is handled in carload lots, and special facilities being pos- sessed by the firm in realizing the highest market prices and making prompt returns of sales to its consignors. By this means a steadily increasing business has resulted, and the confidence of a very large patronage has been obtained and carefully fostered. Mr. G. P. Schopp hails from St. Louis, and is the son of Mr. Jacob Schopp, of that city, who condu«5ls an extensive business in the same line there. The subject of this sketch has been trained to this occupation under his father's direcflion, and is eminently qualified for its efficient condu6t. Mr. G. G. Lubhart withdrew from the business soon after its establishment, in order to give his personal attention to his interest in an extensive business enterprise in Denver, Col. The firm assumed its present name on January i£t of the present year. Wabash School Furniture Company.— J. S. Dougherty, President; W. M. Henly, Secretar)- and Treasurer; T. W. Lofton, Manager of Kansas City Branch ; Office, 723 Walnut Street ; M5nufa(5turers of School, Church and Office Fur- niture. — This corporation opened its Kansas City office in 1S82 and the business, under the management of Mr. Lofton, has been highly gratifying. The main fa<5lory is in Wabash Ind., where 300 operatives are constantly employed, while the Kansas City branch furnishes work for fifteen. The furnishing of churches and schools, especially the latter, has of late j ears been a subject of much discussion and thought, and men of the highest intelligence have given it no stinted study. The result has been great improvement looking toward the health and comfort of children, and no furnishing establishment has caught the spirit of reform or striven more zealously for even better things and methods, than the Wabash School Fur- niture Co. The result is that to-day they are unsurpassed as furnishers of churches and schools, and the sense and science shown by the m in outfitling these important institutions is equalled by the good taste and eye to convenience with which they fit up offices. Mr. Lofton is a thorough expert in his line and no contradl can be put in his hand that he can not and will not fill, not only to the satisfadtion but to surprise and delight of his patrons. J. A. L. Waddell.— Consulting Engineer; Office, 118 West Sixth Street— Mr. Waddell has been in the city a year, and represents the Phoenix Bridge Company and the Phoenix Iron Company. His attention is mainly given to the inspedtion and repairing of railroad and city bridges, viaducts, etc., and to making designs for new strudlures. He has had a training and experience that fit him eminently for such responsible work. He was four years in Japan as professor of civil en- gineering in the Imperial University ; was consulting engineer for Leavenworth bridge repairs, and made the calculations upon which the Covington and Cincinnati railroad bridge is being construdled. He is a Canadian by birth but was educated in the United States. The Phoenix Iron Company, at Phcenixville, Pa., own mines of coal and iron, manufa(5lure tlie pig iron, convert it into wr:jught iron and manu- fadlure it into bridges and the Bridge Company puts them up. The Iron Company does a considerable business in supplying iron for the constru6tion of buildings. The head office of these companies is in Philadelphia, and they have a branch in New York. They have a very large contracft on the Kings County elevated rail- road, and are increasing their capacity. Mr. Waddell's territory, as representative of these companies, comprises all the country west of the Mississippi, and they are fortunate in having such an able and adlive man to look after their interests. Hall Brothers & Co. — Real Estate and Loan Agency; Room No. i. National Building, Corner of Ninth and Main Streets. — The firm of Hall Brothers has been in existence for twenty years, as cattle dealers, with ranch in Colorado, near Trinidad, comprising six thousand acres, with an average of seven thousand The Industries of Kansas City. 217 cattle. In November, 1887, they made one shipment of one hundred and thirteen cars from Trinidad to Kiowa, Kansas. The Hall brothers came to Kansas City about five years ago, have resided here since, and are now engaged in the real estate business. They own the elegant block from Main to Walnut, on Ninth streets, the National building occupying the northeast corner of Main and Ninth streets. Mr. Nathan J. Hall, senior member of the firm, is regarded by all who know him, as a man of extraordinary business qualifications, with great sobrietj^ of judgment, never speaking positively without full information, and it is said that his predicStious can safely be depended upon. He owns a large amount of real estate located in different parts of the city, principally improved, and handles his own property. Mr. Willliam M. Hall has had a large and a6live experience in bus- iness, is pushing and eaergetic, and at the same time careful and conservative. Mr. Joseph Sherlock, agent and notary public, has been connedled with the firm for four years, and is regarded as one of the most reliable and corredl business men in Kansas City. James A. Young. — Wholesale Dealer in Flour and Feed of All Kinds; Cor- ner of Minnesota Avenue and Third Street, Kansas City, Kas. — Mr. Young has been engaged in his present business since January, 1886, and has a large and steadily in- creasing business in the city and its surroundings. He occupies a three- story building, 25x100 feet in dimensions, where he 'carries a large and completely assorted stock of flour and feed of all kinds, making a specialty of the " King of Kansas" and the "Vienna" brands of flour, which are articles of superior ex- cellence and largely in demand by consumers, and therefore favorites with the trade. The amount of goods handled by Mr. Young averages about seventy car loads per month, and this establishment holds a leading position among the con- cerns of its kind on the Kansas side. Mr. Young was in the mill business prior to engaging in his present enterprise, and he now handles flour from three diflFerent mills, and in addition to the two special brands above mentioned, handles four other brands, all of which are of approved quality. He is prepared to fill all orders for flour and feed in a prompt and satisfadlory manner, and his business shows a steady growth from month to month. Western Pump Company.— Fred H. Smith, President; W. E. Ratliff, Vice-President ; T. C. Webster, Secretary and Treasurer ; Manufadlurers of the Western Wind Mill ; Northwest Corner of Joy and Hickory Streets. — This is the largest house making a specialty of pumps, to be found in the city ; having been organized by the act of incorporation August 12, 1887, with a capital stock of twenty-five thousand dollars. Fred H. Smith, a native of Illinois, now President of the company, being of a mechanical turn of mind, invented the Webster Wind Mill, some five years since, but during that time, had not been able to place it upon the market until the organization of the house last Angust. The plant of this new enterprise occupies a brick building 40x60 feet in dimensions, located on the northwest corner of Joy and Hickory streets. The works are fitted up with the lateat and most approved machinery known to the art of pump making and the man- ufadture of wind mills. In the various details of the business the combined services of seven men are required, producing upon an average, forty wind mills per month, besides two car loads of pumps. A permanent trade has already been established in the States of Kansas, Missouri and Colorado, with bright prospects for extension into more remote territory. Pumps and wind mill supplies constitute the special products of the establishment, the former of which are manufadlured at Rockford, 111., and adjusted here. The company are also agents for Frank Ward's celebrated iron pumps and cylinders, and tubular well supplies. W. E. RatlifF is a native of Indiana, and has since resided in this city for five years, having grown up in the pump business, and following the plumbing industry prior to his connection with this house. T. C. Webster is a native of New York, and has resided in Kansas City twenty years. He formerly served as book keeper for the firms of English & Brothers, and Smith & Keating, and since the inception of the present house has proven an efficient officer, devoting his energies to the company's interest. Walter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping MacJiine Company.— Fadlories, Hoosick Falls, New York; Depot Warehouse, 1201 to 1200 West Tenth Street, Kansas City. — It is a fitting tribute to the commanding position that Kansas 2i8 Th:^ Industries of Kansas City. City holds as an industrial center, that such an important Eastern company as the Walter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Co., should_establish one of their main depots at this point. This grand industry was founded in 1853 by Mr. Walter A. Wood, and upon its incorporation in 1866, a capital stock of $[,000000 was involved in the enterprise. Its trade covers, as the saying goes, every region where grain and grass is grown, and amounts to many million dollars. At the faAories over 1000 workmen are in the employ, the buildings and plant covering an area of sev- eral acres. A capacity out-put of 55,000 machines annually is the enormous pro- duct of this establishment. Mr. S. P. Carlton is the company's general agent in charge of the Kansas City depot, which was established in 1878, for the purpose of facilitating the vast trade which the company held in territory tributary to Kan- sas City. The warehouse here is a substantial brick building, six floox's, 8ox 100 feet in dimensions, containing 30,000 square feet storage room, and completely equipped with every modern convenience, such as elevators, railroad switches, etc. Mr. Carlton's long experience in this line eminently fits him for the efficient con- du6l of this business. He has been a resident of Kansas City since taking charge of the company's affairs at this point. He was formerly connedted with the Moline Plow Co., as traveling salesman, and has been connedted with the company now under special notice since 1878. He is the right man in the right place. Western Flour Company.— Flour, Meal and Mill-Stuff; Room 3, Mer- chants' Exchange, Fifth and Delaware Streets; L. C. Ayers, Manager. — This busi- ness was established in 1885, and under Mr. Ayer's management has resulted in a deservedly great success. Two assistants are in the employ of the company. A large and constantly increasing trade is held all through the States of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, lyouisiana and Georgia, and extending into adjacent ter- ritory. Mr Ayers has been a resident of Kansas City since 1881. He is well and favorably known in commercial circles here. He is reliable, and exercises honor- able business methods in all hie dealings. His success is due to business sagacity and probity. Whiteside & Jarvis. — Real Estate, Loan and Bond Brokers ; 509 Delaware Street. — Prominent alike for the magnitude of their transadlions and the superior efficiency upon which they conduct their business, the firm of Whiteside & Jar- vis is one 01 the most popular and prosperous of the real estate firms of the city. Its individual members are Messrs. W. H. Whiteside and Frank Jarvis, and the bus- iness was originally established in 1878 by the firm of S. F. Scott & Co., of which Mr. Whiteside was a member, and under which style the business was conducted until March ist, 1S86, when the present firm was formed. They have enjoyed alarge patronage from the inception of the firm to the present time, and during the last twelve months have made upward of 4,000 transfers. The largest transaction made by the firm was one consummated a few months ago in the sale to a syndicate with which they were connedted, of 1,148,000 acres in Mexico along the Rio Grande for $574,000, and another tradt known as Vanderbilt Place, immediately south of the city, consisting of eighty acres, for $101,000, which was also sold to the syndicate, by whom it was surveyed out into 800 lots and put into the hands of this firm for sale. Other transadlions condudled by the firm, were the sale of Martin Place on East Bottoms, consisting of ten acres and comprising 105 lots, which they disposed of in thirty days ; Randolph Heights, situated in Clay County at the north end of the Milwaukee Railroad bridge, comprising twenty-four acres, of which 100 lots were sold in sixtv days ; London Heights, situated along the elevated railroad in Wyan- dotte, composed of 400 lots, of which 100 have been sold. The firm is also inter- ested in 16,000 acres near Leavenworth, Kas., for which they paid $176,000, the entire tradt being underlaid with coal. This transadtion is said to have advanced the prices in the real estate market of Leavenworth 100 per cent. The firm is also largeh' interested in real estate in Horton, Kas., a town one and a half ^-ears old, eighty miles from Kansas City on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, with 2,500 inhabitants, and where is located the Rock Island Railroad shops. The firm sold 550 lots there within twenty days and have 350 yet to sell, ranging in price from $100 to $250. Mr. J. R. Wallace is located at Horton as resident agent of the firm. The thorough and pradtical knowledge possessed by these gentlemen of matters pertaining to real estate, and the many opportunities they have for favor- able dealings, make this firm a favorite medium for investors of capital, and they The Industries of Kansas City. 219 do a thriving business, handling large ranches throughout the West, as well as deal- ing in city and town property in all the growing portions of Kansas and Missouri. Mr. Whiteside of this firm, is an Indianian, and prior to coming to Kansas City in 1878, had been engaged in the banking business as cashier of the People's Bank of Logansport, Ind., and also as cashier of the First National Bdnk, of Wabash, Ind. Mr. Jarvis is a native of Ohio, and came to Kansas City in April, 1886, from Green- wood County, Kansas, where he owns a large sheep ranch. He was also engaged in the woolen manufacturing business in Ohio prior to coming West. Being gen- tlemen of large resources aud thorough business habits and closely attending to every commission placed in their hands, the firm occupies a deserved promi- nence among the leading operators in realtj' in the West. Western Sash and Door Company. — Wholesale Dealers in Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, etc. ; Nineteenth and Wyoming Streets. — With the advance ©f civilization and growth of commercial communities, every industry that sub- serves and enhances the comforts and elegance of homes, stands first in the order of conveniences that go to make human existence enjoyable. Wood-working may be classed as among one of these important industries, and the Western Sash and Door Co., is an example in point, as its produdl is of that class that is essential to the constru6lion of comfortable homes, convenient and elegant business and public buildings, etc. The enterprise now under special notice was established here in 1881, and duly incorporated in 1882 with the following officers controlling its affairs: Messrs. Fred Huttig, President ; C. F. W. Huttig, Vice-President ; Charles H. Hut- tig, Secretary and Treasurer, and William Huttig, Manager, with a capital stock of $100,000. There are one hundred men in the employ of the company upon an average weekly pay-roll of $1,300. This industry is an off-shoot of the great parent house of Muscatine, la., which was founded upwards of twenty years ago. A simi- lar establishment was also located in St. Louis in 1885. The trade of the Kansas City house covers the States of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, and the Indian Territory, and New Mexico, with a steady increase in the volume of trade. The product of this concern consists mainly in regular and special sizes of sash, doors, blinds, mouldings, interior finish and fancy wood-work of every description. The plant of the company, inckiding fadtory, warehouses, etc., covers an area of two and one-half acres, and is completely supplied with every modern machine, appliance and convenience for the prompt and efficient execution of the work and the expeditious manipulators of their goods. Messrs. Fred, and C. F. W. Huttig are residents of Muscatine, la., in charge of the business at that point. Mr. C. H. Huttig resides at St. Louis, Mo., in charge of the affairs of that branch of the industry, and Mr. William Huttig, Jr., is the resident manager of the Kansas City house. Under his careful diredlion this model establishment has won laurels for the management, and bids fair to rival the parent house in time, and scoring another point for the Gate City. Wimbush & Powell. — Real Estate Brokers ; Room 211, Alamo Building, Corner of Seventh and Delaware Streets. — This firm ranks among the most suc- cessful of all Kansas City's successful real estate dealers. The gentlemen com- posing it came here from the East about nine years ago, with a full appreciation of what the future of Kansas City would be, and by courage, perseverance and stridl attention to business have gained an enviable position amongst those who have watched their career. Notwithstanding the many set-backs they have encountered they have, by their keen judgment, conservative and business habits, built up a bus- iness at present amounting to $2,000,000 annaully. They have been interested in large organizations and are now acflively engaged in building the town of Birming- ham — or as they call it, " The Pittsburg of the West," a new manufadluring center about nine miles northeast of Kansas City on four trunk, lines, where they offer immense advantages to any manufaile Dealers in Fine Furniture, and .Jobbers in Furniture Supplies 165 Adams, T. Lee.— Wholesale Field and Garden Seeds 122 Albers, Henry.— Wholesale Flour 128 Allis, ti.B.,& Co.— Wholesale and Retail Deal- ers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Moulding and Screen Doors 132 American Investment Co. of Emmetsburg, la., The 236 American National Bank 89 Argentine Real Estate, Investment and Loan Company, The Izl Arkansas & Texas Lumber Company. — Whole- sale Yellow Pine Lumber 229 Armour Packing Company.— Pork and Beef Packing 90 Arnold, A. C— Wholesale and Retail Drug- gist and Apothecary 130 Ash Grove White Lime Association 223 Associated Tailors— J. A. Kitzinger and Frank Seidel 123 Austin, L. B.— The People's Grocery i24 Austin & Co.— Investment Bankers 142 Bachman, J. A , & Bro.— Wholesale Tobacco- nists and Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Wines 125 Baird. Brent & Co.— Real Estate Agents. ... 148 Baker & Lapsley.— Fire Insurance, Real Estate and Loans 225 Barnes, Clif. R., Jr. — Bond and Stock Broker; Commercial Paper and Real Estate . . . 110 Barse, George R.. & Co.— Live Stock Commis- sion Merchants 123 Barse, W. H., & Co.— Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Artists" Materials, Pictures, Fancy Goods, etc 136 Bartberger & Co.— Wood and Photo-Zinc En- gravers and Designers 169 Barton Bros —Wholesale Boots and Shoes . . 129 Baxter, Frank S.— Real Estate 143 Beaham & Moffatt.— Teas, Coffee« and Spices, Flavoring Extracts, Baking Powder and Blueing; Manufacturers, Importers and Jobbers 185 Bell, J. R — Importer and Jobber in Musical Merchandise ; Publisher of and Dealer in Sheet Music and Music Books 189 Berkey it Springer.- Real Estate B oVers. . . 196 Berrv, B. F.— Real Estate Agent and Notary Public 140 Best Brewing Co.. Philip 137 Binkley's Steam Laundry 147 Birdsell Manufacturing c-q., The.— Manufac- turers of Clover Hiillers. Carriages and Wagons 226 Bliss, Samuel, & Co.— Refiners and Dealers in Syrups and Molasses, and Proprietors of the Home Preserving Company's Table Deli- caciPs 146 Block, Sol. , & Co.— Wholesale Dealers in Whis- kies and Importers of Wines and Brandies . 138 Bloss, Darling & Co.— Real Estate and Loans . 144 Bloss & 'Smith.— Art *?tained Gla«s f"r Church- es, Halls, Public Buildings, Dwellings, etc . 225 PAGE. Bohannon Brothers & Hall.— Real E'tate . . . P147 Boston Store.— C. W & E. Pardridge & Co., Proprietors : Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Boots and Shoes 144 Bower, B. F., and H. Thomas.— Real Estate and Exchange Agency; Merchandise, Farms, Ranches, etc 142 Boyd, David. & Sons.— Real Estate and Loans 146 Boylan, W. S., & Co.— Abstracts of Titles for Wyandotte County 145 Brad beer & Jenkins.— Dealers in Fine Wall Pa- pers, Room Mouldings, Window Shades etc. 220 Bradley, Wheeler & Co.— Wholesale Vehicles and Farming Machinery HT Braecklein, J. G.— Architect and Superintend- ent 235 Brink, E P— Architect and Sanitary Engineer 143 Britton & Matthews Manufacturing Company 151 Brooks, B H.— Architect 128 Brower, A. K., & Co — ** holesaie Dealers in Whiskies, Wines and Brandies 134 Brown Brothers —Pheasant Cigar Factory . . Vj.~ Brown, C. H., & Co —Real Estate Agents ... 128 Brown, R. S., it Son.— Florists X'S Broughal. Jas. T., & Co —Real Estate Brokers 135 Buford & George Implement Company.— Agri- cultural Implements, Farm and Spring Wagons, etc • ■■ 122 Bullene, Moore, Emery & Co.— Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions, Ciockery, Faucv Goods, etc 131 Burden, George W.— Real Estate, Stock and Loan Broker 123 Burnham, Hanna, Mun.yer & Co.— Importers and Jobbers of Dry Goods and Notions, and Manufacturers 103 Caffery, W. H.— Real Estate and Loans. ... 235 Caples, J. T., Hardware Company 224 Carpenter, C. H , & Co.— Real Estate, Insur- ance, Rental and Loan Agents 130 Central Btok of Kau.sas(;ity. The 121 Chadwick, Woodworth & Co —Real Estate and Loan Agents and Investors of Capital . 136 Chamberlain, E. H. & Co —Powder and High Explosives 109 Chamberlain. S. E —Architect 121 Chapman i& Dewev.— Wholesale I>umber . . . 15-=> Chnppell. A. D.-ktal Estate and Loan Broker 124 Charles, A. L.— General Commission Merchant KSl Citizens' National Bank, 102 Clemons, Cloon & Co.— Produce Commission Merchant.? 117 Columbus Buggy Company.— Manufacturers of Buggies 228 Commonwealth Loan and Trusf Company . . 101 Conkey, Theo. F.—Coti tractor and Builder . . 189 Connell, John.- Real Estate 113 Conover Brothers —Manvifacturers of Grand and Upright Pianofortes: Wholesale Dealers in »he Steinway. Conover and Fischer Pianos and Packard Orchestral Organs 172 Consolidated Tank Line Company.— Whole- sale Lubricating and Burning Oils 113 Continental Shot Works 155 Coomber, Richard, & Co.— Manufacturers of and Dealers in Saratoga Chips. Pop Corn and New York Parched Sweet Corn • 179 238 The; Industries of Kansas City. PAGE. Corle Cracker and Confectionery Co.— Manu- facturers of Fine Biscuits, Cakes, Jumbles and Pure Candies Ill Corle, J. F., & Son —Proprietors of Kansas City Oat Meal and Cereal Mill, 192 Cosgrove, T. W, & Co. —Manufacturers' Agents 205 Cowen, E. P. Lumber Company.— Wholesale Manufacturers of Lumber 234 Craig, F. W,, & Co.— Real Estate and Fire In- surance 184 Crane Brothers Manufacturing Company.— Manufacturers and Jobbers of Steam Heat- ing and Plumbing Supplies 188 Crawford & Patterson.— Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Feed 190 Crittenden & Williams.— Bankers and Brokers, Real Estate and Loans 126 Cross, A. B.— Architect 146 Deardorff, F. M.— Lumber, Lath and Shingles, Doors, Sash and Blinds 232 Deere, Mausur& Co.— Farm Machinery, ''John Deere" Plows and Cultivators, etc 223 Despatch Transfer Company 210 Diehl & Bailey.— Real Estate and Financial Agents 182 Downey, M.— Box Factory and Planing Mill 197 Do ivning, J. F.— Real Estate and Loans . . . 117 Driggs Manufacturing Company. -Manufac- turers of Jeans Pants, Lined Duck Clothing, Overalls, Over Jackets and Cheviot Shirts. . 174 Drought, E S. W., & Co.— Wholesale Dealers in Baled Hay 196 Dunham, Charles N., & Co.— Manufacturers of E jgineers' and Surveyors' Instruments and Engineers' and Draughting Supplies .... 181 Dyer, E. C, & Co.— Live Stock Commission Merchants 192 Eagle Manufacturing Co., The.— Manufac- turers of Agricultural Implements and Forwarders of Carriages, Buggies, Phaetons, Surreys, etc 129 Easton & Clark. —Manufacturers of Fine Light Carriages and Buggies 135 Eby, Dovvden & Co.— Wholesale Grocers ... 131 Elliot & Whittaker.— Real Estate and Loan Agencv 190 Ellison, D.,& Son.— Real Estate Agents. . . . 186 Emmert, J. P., & Co.— Live Stock Commission Merchants 186 English, W. H.— Real Estate Broker 191 Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States 200 Estill. B. — Real Estate and Loan Agency ... 200 Evans, Newton. —Real Estate and Loan Broker 197 Excelsi'^r Plating Works.— Gold, Silver and Nickel Plating 187 Excelsior Springs Company. The . ..... 141 Fairbanks & Co. — Scales; Kansas City Repair Shop 187 Fas^ett, E. F.— Architect 222 Fidelity Investment Co.— Real Estate and Lo^^ns (see also Inside Front Cover) .... 96 First National Bank of Kansas City, Kas . . . 202 First National Bank of Kansas City, Mo . . . 108 Ford & Furgason.— Insurance Ageuts .... 214 Fowler, George, & Son. —Beef and Pork Packers and Lard Refiners 96 F,-ederick, P. A., & Co.— Real Estate and Loan Brokers 207 Qarnett Coal Company. — Wholesale and Re- tail Dealers in Hard and Soft Coal 211 Germania Life Insurance Company, The . . . 182 Gillespie, A J., <& Co.— Live Stock Commission Merchants 213 Giuocchio Brothers & Co.— Wholesale Green and Dried Fruits 154 Gordon, D. S., Son & Co.— Merchandise Brokers and Commission Merchants 166 Graham, L. L.— Scenic Artist, Contractor for Stage Equipments, Theatrical Hardware, Frame Work, Canvas, Traps, Bridges, and Every Necessary Equipment of First-Class Theatres . . . " 155 PAUE. Gravez, G , &Co.— The French Ostrich Feather Dyers 201 Great Western Sign and Plating Works, The . 116 Great Western Type Foundry.— Electrotypers and stereotypers 201 Greenlies & Russell.— Merchandise Brokers. . 203 Gregg, A. S., (k Co.— Real Estate and Rental Agents 187 Grimes, William B., Dry Goods Company. — Importers and Jobbers of Dry Goods, No- tions and Furnishing Goods, and Manufac- turers of Staple Clo.hing 161 Grimes Wagon Manufacturing Company . . . 182 Guerra, Enrique —Original Spanish Cigar Factory 203 Hall Brothers & Co.— Real Estate and Loan Agency 216 Hall & Willis Hardware Company 97 Hamilton, F. B.— Architect 98 Harding, E. J.— Tobacco Manfacturers' Agent 202 Harmon, Rugg & Co.— Wholesale and Retail Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds, etc 201 Harris Brothers Brick Company.— Manufac- turers of Building and Front Brick 195 Harris, T. A., & Wilson.— Dealers in Real Estate, Investors of Capital and Mortgage Bond Brokers 97 Harrison & Piatt.— Real Estate Brokers .... 192 Hauber Brothers— Manufacturers and Dealers in Staves, Heading and Hoops 196 Hedman & Whitney.— Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Coal 196 Henderson, Frank C —Real Estate Broker and Investor of capital 102 Henry & Coatsworth Company. — Wholesale Lurnber Dealers 194 Herndon, L. T. — Real Estate and Loans. . 1 . 199 Hingston, Coy & Peake. — Manufacturers of and Wholesale Dealers in Famishing Goods 188 Hirsch, S., & Co. — Wholesale Dealers in Liquors, Wines and Cigars 178 Hodgson & Son.— Architects 231 Hoffmann & Fussell.— Real Estate, Loans and Investments 195 Hofmann, M.— Wholesale Dealer in Whiskies, and Importer of Wines and Liquors .... 198 Hoopes, J. E.— Real Estate 194 Hornbrook, E. D., & Co.— Whole-^ale and Re- tail Dealers in Fine Gas Fixtures, Sanitary Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating, and Ventilation 221 Hough, Franklin B., & Co.— Real Estate and Financial Agents 114 Houghton, George A. — Merchant Tailor . . . 200 Inter-State Investment Company 193 Inter-State Lumber Company. — Wholesale Dealers in Lumber 173 Inter-State Oil Company. — Manufacturers and Dealers in Lubricating and Fine Machinery Oils and Greases 178 Irwin & Eaton Crockery Company, The —Ira- porters of Queensware, China and Glass- ware, Pocket and Table Cutlery, Lamps, Chandeliers and Plated Ware ..." 175 Jacobs, Lewis I. — Jobbers in Dry Goods, No- tions, Clothing and Gents' Furnishings. . . 148 James & James. — Architects Ii4 Jenkins, J. W., & Son. —Dealers in Musical In- struments and all Their Accompaniments . 175 Johnson, H. L., & Co.— Real Estate Invest- ments 175 Johnston, W. T.— Real B«tate 231 Jones. R., Lloyd —Civil Engineer 110 Jones, W. C.. & Co. — Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, etc 172 Jones, W. H., & Co.— Investors of Capital, Loans and Rent Collectors 170 Kansas Box and Basket Company. — Manufac- turers of Fruit Boxes, Baskets, etc 184 Kansas City Gravel Company. — W. T. Little, Manager and Proprietor 174 Kansas City I a vestment Company, The ... 160 The Industries of Kansas City. 239 Kansas City Lime Compaoy. — Manufacturers of White Lime, and Dealers in Cement, Plaster, Hair and Fire Brick 195 Kansas- City Milling Company. — Manufac- ^turers of High Grades of Flour on Full ' 'Roller System 229 Kansas City Mutual Accident Association . . 190 Kansas City Paper Company 194 Kansas City Radiator and Iron Foundry Com- pativ. 189 Kansas City Roofing Company. — Manufac- ^tarars of Felt and liravel Roofing 227 Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings Bank . 198 Kansas City Stock Yards Company, The ... 92 Kansas City Terra Cotta Lumber Company. — Manufacturers of Terra Cotfa Lumber . . . 109 Kansas City Tobacco Manufacturing Com- pany.— Manufacturers of Fine Plug, Navy and Twist Tobacco 180 Kansas City Transfer Company. — Transfer of Freight of all Kinds 179 Kansas City & Southern Lumber Company. — Manufacturers of Cypress Lumber and Shingles and all Grades of Oak Lumber, and Dealers iu Railroad Ties and Filing 230 Kaw Valley Lumber Company. — /wholesale Dea'ers in Railroad Lumber 227 Kay. Edgar B., C. E.— Sanitary and Hydraulic Eugiueer 186 Keefer, Horace A.,& Co. — Iron and Steel Com- mission Merchants, and General Dealers in Seam Motor aad Street Railway Supplies . 118 Keith, Robert, Furniture and Carpet Company 106 Keith & Perry Coal Company. — Miners of and Dealers in Coal 183 Keystone Implement Company.— Wholesale Dealers in Agricultural Implements, Wag- ons, Buggies, Carriages, Etc 171 King, M. R., A Co.— Brokers 233 Kirkpatrick-Christopher Commission Com- pany, The 183 Knight & Clingenpeel. — Real Estate, Loan, Rental and Exchange Agents 182 Krull, John H. — Merchant Tailor 172 Kumpf, Henry C, ifc Son.— Fire Insurance . . 173 Lakin, Cyrus B. — Architect 180 Land Title Guarantee Company, The .... 226 Lawrence Investment Company 93 Levering, L. L.— Architect 112 Levy, S. M.— Proprietor Misfit Clothing Par- lors 139 Lewis, F. B.— Dealer in Leather and Findings 175 Lilly, Eli, & Co. — Pharmaceutical Chemists 177 Link, E. & Co.— Wholesale Millinery .... 176 Lombard Investment Company 9) Long Brothers. — Wholesale Grocers 101 Love, James M., & Co —Druggists and Phar- macists 199 Madison, C. F., & Co. — Real Estate and Loans 232 Manhattan Clothing Company ....... 137 Martiu, Perrin & Co — Importers and Whole- sale Liquor Dealers and Distillers 94 Mathews, William T.— Importer and Retailer of Dry Goods, Cloaks, Etc 184 Matt, Charles & Co.— Real Estate and Mining Brokers 230 McAdow, James F. — Mahogany, Cocobola and oth°r Hardwood Mantels, Yard and House Ornaments, Etc 233 McCord A^Nave Mercantile Company, The . 90 McCoy, J. A.— Real Estafe 227 McCoy Lt Underwood.— Live Stojk Commis- sion Merchants 171 McCurdy, Will H.— Real Estate Exchange . . 116 McGraw's Kansas City Detective Agency . . 151 McKean, G. W.— Dealer iu California Fruits, Canned Goods and Wines 151 McLean, Benj. & Co— Hides and Wool .... 1.^9 McM-tchan, Ed. E.— Investment Broker . . 104 McQuiddy, R. I.— Real Estate 160 Mellier, Darragh & Co.— Real Estate Investors 138 Merchants' National Bank 91 PAGE. Metzner, S. A.— Stove Repairs of every Des- cription 168 Meyer Brothers Drug Company 149 Miller & Tileston — .Real Estate and Fire In- surance Agency 167 Mills, S. D., Jewelry Company.— Manufactur- ing Jewelers 156 Misfit Clothing Parlors. — S. M. Levy, Prop'r . 139 Mitchelson, J. C. & Co.— Wholesale Leaf To- bacco Dealers 152 Model Clothing House— Max Weil, Prop'r . . 142 Moline Plow Company.— Manufacturers and Jobbers of AgricuUiiral loaplements . . . 150 Monitor Hay Press Company 143 Morgan Commission Company.— Wholesale Commission Merchants 152 Morledge, S. — Wholesale Dealer in and Ship- per of Fresh Oysters and Lake and River Fish 147 Muehlebach, George & J. G. — Proprietors of the Main Street Brewery 140 Musick, J. W.— Dealer in All Kiuds of Granite and Marble Monuments, Headstones and Cemetery improvements • 140 Nake, Richard M— Mechanical Engineer . . 150 National Bank of Commerce 104 National Bank of Kansas City 112 New Albany Hotel.— George E. Green, Prop'r 140 Newby Steel Range Company. (See also page 244 ) 236 Nichols & Shepard Company.— Vibrator Threshing Machinery 193 Nicholson, W. N.— Real Estate 229 Nier, J. W. —Civil and Mechanical Engineer 105 Nier & Byram.— Architects and Superintend- ents 234 Nofsinger, F. B., & Co.— Real Estate Agents . 134 Norcross Brothers.- Stock and Plain Brick Manufacturers 127 Norris, Charles B., <& Co.— Headquarters for the Sale and Exchange of Kansas City Prop- erty, Farms and Merchandise 127 North, Orrison & Co.— Furniture, Carpets, Curtain Goods, Etc 125 North & Ewart Lumber Co., The.— Manufac- turers and Exclusively Wholesale Dealers in Yellow Pine 170 Northrup Banking Co., The 135 Oppenheimer, H., & Co —Wholesale Dealers in Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Etc . . . 160 Osborn & Powell —Real Estate Brokers . . . 156 Osborne, D. M.,& Co.— Harvesting Machinery 164 Osborne & Pitrat.— Dealers in Books, Station- ery and Wall Paper 167 Overton, W. P., & Co.— Dealers in Hard and Soft Coal 166 Owen Jewelry and Stationery Company. — Stationers, Engravers and Jewelers .... 163 Pardridge, C. W. & E., & Co.— Proprietors Boston Store 144 Parker, F. E.— Real Estate 152 Parker, W. Eugene.— Real Estate Broker . . 119 Payne, M. J. & Sous.— Real Estate and Rental Agency 139 Pearsons & Kiersted.— Consulting Engineers 156 Pease, Albion P.— Real Estate I68 Peet Brothers & Co. — Manufacturers of Laun- dry and Toilet Soaps 168 People's Grocery, The.— L. B. Austin, Pro- prietor 124 People's Investment and Building Co., The . 162 Phelps A Bigelow Wind Mill Company, The.— Manufacturers of Wind Mills and Fixtures 213 Pinkert E., ife Co.— Practical Furriers; Im- porters and Exporters of Furs and Skins, and Manufacturers of Ladies' and Gentle- men's Fine Fur.s 114 Piatt & Co —Packers of "Tiger Brand" Oys- ters and Canned Goods ; Wholesale Dealers in Fresh Fish 153 Preston tt Robinson.— Real Estate Brokers . 202 Prudential Insurance Company, The .... 170 Quinby, G, E., & Co.— Real Estate Brokers . 213 240 The; Industries of Kansas City. rAC4E. Railroad Employes Investment Co., The . . 158 Railroad Transfer Company, The l^S Richards & Conover Hardware Company . . 115 Richardson & Heins.— Proprietors of the Star Planing Mill, and Manufacturers of Sash, Doors and Blinds 224 Ridenour, Baker & Co.— Wholesale Grocers . 90 Risley, Beutley & Co.— Real Estate and Loan Agents 212 Roach & VVelker Manufacturing Co.— Manu- facturers and Wholesale and Ketail Dealers in Window Glass, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Etc 285 Rogers, Binnian & Co —Wholesale Lumber . 225 Roth, Joe — Undertaker and Furniture Deal- er ; Carpets and Window Shades 148 Sachs, Oscar.— Real Estate. Rental, Insurance, Collecting and Loan Agency 153 Sachs, Mrs. R.— Fashionable Millinery and Hair Goods 208 Salisbury, Robert, & Co.— Real Estate and Loan Brokers .'....... 157 Salmon, J. C, & Co.— Merchandi.se Brokers 159 Sammons, V. K. — Manufacturer of Lounges, Spring Beds, Mattresses. Cots and Excelsior 231 Schenkert, E.— Practical Furrier ; Fine Furs, Seal-Skin Garments, Caps and Trimmings 169 Schilling & Fuller— .Wholesale Dealers in Grain. Hay, Feed and Coal 124 Scholer, M. J.— Architect and Brewery En- gineer 154 Schopp, G. P , & Co.— General Commission, and Wholesale Fruits and Produce ... 215 Schrage & Nichols.— Architects and Superin- tendents 232 Schueler Abstracts of Land Titles, The . . . 136 Sears, J. T.— Banker and Broker 208 Seitz, John D., c^c Co.— Real Estate, Loans and Investments 120 Shroeder Commission Company. — Grain and General Commission Merchants 212 Simmons, Milton F. — Real Estate 211 Smith, Heddens & Co.— Wholesale Grocers, and Dealers in Teas, Cigars and Fruits . . 207 Snvder, J. P— Real Estate, Rental and Loan Office 209 Spellman, J. B.— Wholesale Feed, and Com- mission Merchant 207 Spengler. Carl, &. Rompel.— Wholesale Liquors and Cigars 222 Standard Implement Company. — Jobbers of Agricultural Implements, Wagons, Buggies, and Carriages 220 Stiles, W. A., &«"o.— General Railway Contrac- tors 226 St. James Hotel.— J. H. Hewes, Proprietor . . 120 Stone & Van Wambeck. —Manufacturers of Soda Water, Champagne Cider, Etc .... 166 Strayer, Coomber A Co —Real Estate, Loan and Rental Agency 176 Strickland, F. P., & Co.— Wholesale Dealers in Yellow Pine 221 Strope, G. W., & Co— W^holesale and Retail Pianos and Organs 158 Strowger, A. B.— Undertaking and Embalm- ing • • • 230 Swariz, George.— Wholesale Lumber .... 220 Sweet Brothers.— Real Estate and Invest- ments 163 Tolbert, Rose & Co. — Wholesale Dealers in Wines and Liquors 145 Toms, G. v.— Real Estate and Exchange Broier 118 Trumbull, Reynolds & Allen.— -^eedsmen, and Manufacturers of Hay Harvesting Ma- chinery 133 Twitcheil, Jerome, & Co.— Corrugated and Standing Seam Iron Roofing, Siding, Ceil- ing, Etc., and Building Material Generally 158 P.XtiE. Union Investment Company 91 Union National Bank 205 Union Transfer Company 209 U. S. Wind Engine and Pump Company . . . 157 Van Brunt & Howe.— Architects 1(j8 Vogel & Agnew.— Dealers in Hard and Soft Coal 206 Volker, William, & Co. — Manufacturers, Im- porters and Jobbers of Mouldings, Picture Frames, Etc 210 "Wabash School Furniture Companv.— ^lanu- facturers of School, Church and Office Fur- niture 216 Waddell, C. W.— Real Estate 109 Waddell, J. A. L.— ConsultinglEngineer . . . 216 Walker, J. A.— Real Estate, Investment and Rental Agency 203 Walmsley, E. A.— Tailor 212 Walruff Brewing Company, The — Brewers and Bottlers 206 Webb, George T., Woodenware Company.— Wooden and Willowware, Cordage, Twines. Paper, Paper Bags, Broom?, Brushes and Notions 118 Weil, Max. — Proprietor Model Clothing House 142 Weis & Ridge.— Hardware, Stoves and Tin- ware, Cutlery and Tools, Galvanized Iron Cornices, Roofing, Etc 119 Welden, J. T.— Undertaker, Funeral Director, Furnisher and Embalmer 119 Werk, E. — Real Estate, Loans and Securities . 210 Western Flour Company.— Flour, Meal and Mill-Stuff 218 Western Pump Compire hronze medal awarded at the Mechanics Fair, San Francisco. The Industries of Kansas City. 243 DR. J, J. CHSPMM, No. 194 James St., .-. KANSAS CITY, KAN. .-. OFFICE HOURS From 9 to 12 A. M. :. :. :. :. From 2 to $ P. M. B. S. Fleksheim. Henry Oppenheimer. R S. FLERSHEIM & CO., - WholEsalG -I- Liquor -l-DEalBrs.- 412 Delaware Street, Telephone No. 1125. KANSAS CITY, MO. J. Nl. GRKKN, CARPET .-WEMER, 1043 Mulberr}^ Street. I make a specially of cleaning , repairing and put- ting down carpets, and gnarantr^e first class work. GLSSNER & BSRZEN, Cor. loth and Mulberry Streets, .• .• .• KANSAS CITY, MO. p. 0. Address "Station A." CLIFTDN HOUSE BARBER SHOP, J. C. GARNER, Proprietor. HOT AND COLD BATHS, BEST OF WORK. Your Patronage Solicited. No. 562 Wainut Street, 3 Doors North of Sixth St., KANSAS CITY, MO. HARRY T. LYNCH. CHAS. A. BLACK. KENT W. BLACK. LYNCH & BLACK, REAIv ESTATE AND • • • EXCHANGE BROKERS, Room 400, Alamo Building, 7TH AND DELAWARE, KANSAS CITY, MO. Telephone, 1765. BOB'S Shaving Parlor Walnut, bet. First & Second Sts., KANSAS CITY, MO. ROBERT TAYLOR, PROPRIETOR. Sole Agents for Dick Bros, celebrated L.Tg^er and Export Beer. Keep none but the best of Workmen. First-class Work Guaranteed. L. C. STEWART. L. H. BRADLEY. Climax Shaving Parlor Stewart and Bradley. Prop'rs. No. 921 Main Street, KANSAS CITY, MO. YOrR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. 244 The Industries of Kansas City. ~-<^m/i, PUBLISHERS -z/z/^^^ The Industries of San Francisco, Cal The Industries of < Cincinnati. O. The Industries of St. Louis, Mo. (1885. ) The Industries of New Orleans. The Industries of Minneapolis, 3*Iinn. The Industries of St. Paul, Minn. The Tndustrie.s of Grand Rapids, Mich. The Industries of Atlanta. Ga. The Industries of Savannah, Ga. The Industries of Houston, Tex. The Industries of St. Louis, Mo. (1887 ) The Industries of Chattanooga, Tenn. The Industries of Detroit, Mich. The Industries of Montgomery, Ala The Industries of Dubuque, la. The Industries of the Saginaws, Mich. The Industries of Kansas City, Mo. The Centennial Review of Cincinnati. (In Pre- paration.) 611 Nelson Building. KANSAS CITY, MO. The Industries op Kansas City U5 C. SIMMONS, Blacksmith and Hnrse BhoGr, 33 Kansas Avenue, KANSAvS CITY, KAN. Makes a specialty of repairing: wagons, bus ries, etc. All work ornaranleed. L. K. CAIvHOON, Successor to Bu/tner A- Ho-j-jelle. NATIONAL HORSE AND MULE Iforses and Mules sold on C mimlssion, also Livery and Feed Stables cumbined. Nos. 413 and 415 Wyandotte St., ■ KANSAS CITY. Telephone 1012. Correspondence solicited. A. Booth Packing Co. — PACKERS OF — Oysters, Fish, — AND — Canned Goods, KANSAS CITY, MO. A M.WALLACE, Retail Dealer in ¥00D I SND * COHL, No. 80 r E. 5th St., • • • • • • • KANSAS CITY, KAN. COMMERCIAL BLOCK, Cor. llth and Main Streets, Established October 23, 18G5—Incori)oriitc(l July 11,^867. All English and Commercial Branches, Phoiiogra. phy, Type-Writing, etc. laugnt at lowest rates. Unsurpassed Advantages. No Vacations. Cata- logues Free. fiST'Be sure to visit or address this College before going elsewhere. DA)' AND NIGHT SCHOOL. ADRIMCE VAN BRUNT, A, I, A,, No. 200 West Sixth Street, KANSAS CITY, MO. COLLIER & KELSEY, Manufacturers of BROOMS.tBRUSHES.oETC. Wholesale Dealers in Broom Corn and Broom Supplies, No. 1863 Wyoming St., Telephone 1S07. KANSAS CITY, MO. MOIDLTHETMILOR . 1806 Si-xTH Street, 4 Doors West of .State Line OLD KANSAS CITY, KAS. Carries ike Largest Stoek, Gives the Best Fit, and Employs Only Union Tailors. All orders tilled promptly and DELI\'EUED FREE to any part of city. SUITS TO ORDER FROM $20. UP. linpo-ted Goods A Specialty. 246 The Industries op Kansas City. - BADGER LUMBER CO., - White and Yellow Piqe, Doors, Wiqdows, Linqe, Hair, &c. FtUl Line of Building Material of Best G^-ades and at Lowest Prices. Come and see us at Corner Ninth Street and Broadway, KANSAS CITY, MO. TpE>^GDDCHicPATENT)|dCE)!c CREAM )^FREEZERS, For Sale by the Leadinq Kanms City Hardware and Queensware Trade. These Freezers are entirely different from anj' other make in the market. By their simpli- cit}- of constwi6tion and perfedl adaptability to the process of making all kinds of Ice Cream, Sherbets, Frozen Fruits, etc., they have taken the front rank in the market and are univers- ally acknowledged THE BEST FREEZERS MADE. Dealers are constantly tak- ing up the sale of them, and are discarding inferior Freezers heretofore thought good ones. Our increase of sales has been Nine Hundred per cent. SINCE 1879, thus showing their great popularity. The " Peerless " are made 3-quart to lo-quart for family use ; the " Giant," with fly- wheel, 14-quart to 42-quart for confedlioners and hotels. THE GOOCH FREEZER CO., Cincinnati, O. GEO. F. HOWARD, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, 1304^ Main Street. kalsomining & paper hanging A SPECIALTY. FIRST CLASS AVORK GUARANTEED ->iDrE55 Making and School nt Industry.j^^ No. 181 James St., •.• KANSAS CITY, KAN. .-. Mrs. Rose Cook, Proprietress. Ladies' Dresses cut and made withcut trying on. A perfect fit or no pay. Tailor systt-ni of Dress Cutting- tauarht. Make a specialty of Dyeing and Cleaning Ladies' and Gents' clothes. Crochet work, Embroidery, Stamping, Hair Je'welry and Flowers, Switches, Wigs, Waves and Hair Monuments made to order. HAL. ]V[OORE, BDDT Ap SpnE PNUFACTU^EI^, 1 2 16 west 9TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO. ^11 Work Guaranteed. Repairing a Specialty. J. H. JACKSON, WHOLESALE AXD RETAIL DEALER IX Coal and Wood, Anthracite, Farmers' Lescington and Screened Nut Coal. Office, Cor. 6tli and State Line Sts., KANSAS CITY, KAS. All orders promptly filled and delivered free to any part of the city. Thej Industries op Kansas City. 247 F. G. Altman, •.• .-. FINE .-. ■.■ DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, ETC., No. 725 Main St., - KANSAS CITY, MO. THE ^IREAL PAINLESS DENTISTS, K- Teeth Extracted without Pain or Danger. OVR PAINLESS SYSTEM IS USED BY US ONLY. Teeth Filled. Operations Guaranteed. Best Sets of Teeth. • Lowest Prices. Perfent Fit Warranted. ESTABLISHED 1880. Look for No. 725 Main Street, KANSAS CITY, MO. RICE TINWARE COMPANY, IIP West Third Street , KANSAS CITY, MO. Telephone 922. E. E. MORSE, 74 Sheidle}' Building, Manufacturer's Agent, Jefferson Nu t Lock. Flexible Wire Mat Co. Entire Wheat Flour. SSM. EDINGBURG, PRACTICAL Blacksmith and parse ShoEr, Third Street and Oakland Avenue, KANSAS CITY, KAN. Horse Shoeing a Specialty. Dr. E.V.EVANS, - - £ENTIST\ - - Office, Saint Louis Avenue, between Mulberry and Hickory Streets. A. M. HniarARi], Boot and Shoe MANUFACTURER . No. 241 James Street, BOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO ORDER. Repairing a Specialty. Dr. J. E. MOODY. 460 Congress Street, KANSAS CITY, KAS. - - OFFICE HOURS: - - 9 to 12 A. M. 2 to 4 P. M. 248 The Industries of Kansas City. THE TRAVELERS 0:5 ' I— H CD O • i-H o o O >-^ QTQ CD J— t- CO o CD CD CD O MR. BE CAREFUL." ::::::: GOT THERE FINALLY. It has Issued over 1,400,000 Accident Policies. It Issues Accident Policies for $10,000, (^rTSrXl^Or $i0,600^in event of death. 10,000'for loss of two eyes. lOjOOOafor loss of two feet. 10,000 for loss of two hands. $IO,OOOfor lossof one hand and one foot. 3 333.33 for loss of one foot. 3,333.33 for loss of one Hand. $50.00 per week for disabling injury. Proportionate Benefits for Policies of any Amount. BTJ"2" TSSE BEST, IT IS THE CHE^5^EEST. Take out insurance in " The Travelers " with CHAS. E. HOCHSTETLEE, Agent for Kansas City, and State Agent for Kansas. Rooms 17 and i8 Underivritcrs'' Exchange. Telephone No. 960. KANSAS CITY, MO. After April 1st, Rooms 17 and 18, New England Building. OpyTopllEBLO.COL. Tt