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I Business Review of Madison Comity HOLIDAY EDITION, By Geyer Richmond Motor Co. ( Incorporated ) Conduct in Kirhmond One of the thU Section, Being the Kale anil Scrtlce for the Kurd and Fordm-n. Few citiri of I ke tize in the na turn ran boost of such a moJern nn! up to-dute Ford arrvire. Not only because thry are authorized ss'ra and arrvire station for the I'ord and FWdson, but because thry rendvr mont effirient arrvire, this well-known automobile rompany hits berc mo known ni the home of the Ford and Fordson in thia section. When this firm atarted in businci an tho sales nnil arrvire agents fir the Ford, by rarcful management atid good salesmanship its business grew to large proportions and fore seeing the future of the automobile business it is able to have there modern arrvire stations. That the Ford is universally recog nized as the greatest motor value of the aire is the opinion of the experts as well as the rasual buyer. For nervire and reasonableness of prirr the Ford reigns supreme. The Ford commercial truck has rome to be rocojmized aa one of the indiapensHble featurra of the latter lay btisinrss equipment and has Owen Conduct at Kirhmnnd One of the leading Department Stores in thia Sec- tion. A business review of the county would not be complete without the mention of this well-known concern,, which ia doing more than its bit to-J ward the reduction of the high costj of living. Just now when there is, such a clamor for lower prices this! popular department atore is taking the lead and slashing prices even tho in mary casra it bmes its own profits in doing it. Thia store has always had the buying power and for years has bought in such large quantises tlurtr-t ssrai abw-oar taaay dollars for its customers annually. Today is no exception and this store will buy its replenishing stork at the bottom price and will offer it to the people of these count es at as rea sonable a price aa any other con cern in th s section. At this very modern store is carried an exrrllent line of dry-goods Rice and Arnold In Richmond. Conducts a Modern Shoe Store and Mens Furnishing Estab lament. Featuring Stacy-Adam. Shoes. Stetson Hat. and Manhattan Shirts. With the increasing prices in the neressit es of life the buying public has learned lessor s of economy that have forced every business man t a new realization as to the conduct of their business. The shoe business is no exception and the modern sn e dealer must be able to provide his patrons with quality shoes at prices that are consistent. This well-known firm has long made it their policy to furnish the public with shoes that are of the highest quality and that are at the same time reasonable in price. Thry make a specialty of fitt'ng the f"ot and the salesmen are ex perts at this. This proper fitting of the foot Insures the customer of foot ease and style at the same time. The day and ae when people were forced to sacrifice comfort for style Is pnst and at this store your foot Is J. D. Walton In Richmond. Repairs and Rebuilds This is ore of the most progressive establishments in the county equip ped with the latest and best me.han ical devices for the custom top man ufacture. This factory ia doing an extensive bus nest In this line and the work is giving universal satisfac tion. The owner has especially pre pared the plant to take care of out-of-town customers and are equipped to do work In the quickest possible time. The most Improved machinery has been installed and all work ia exe cuted In highly scientific manner. If you can turn over part of you work to him, you will find that you will be saved the purchase of many topa and curUint by the high grade work which this plant does. In charge of the plant is a crafts, man who is expert designer, no mat Most Metropolitan Motor Companies in proven worthy both in endurance and I speed of the name it bears. It has ' beeome the popular truck for both ' the business man and the farmer and has grently increased the progress I and prosperity of both. I When it comes to Ford parts this firm is headquarters in this sect'on There are few establishments In the larger rities that rarry a more ram plete stork of parts than this one This Is a very important feature t saves the public much time when delay would be costly. No matter what may be your demand in the way of parts or how urgent your need you will find thia establishment at your service and prepared to meet your demand. The manager is courteous and ac rommodnting and will be pleased t show you the advantages of having this wonderful rar. We are pleased to compliment the firm on the effi ciency of their service and the won derful value of the rar they have chosen to offer the public of this sec tion. McKee for men, women and children, lad es' and misses' ready-to-wear goods and articles of use for every member of the family. This store has a reputation for ex clusive styles, superior quality and mairnan:mnus arrvire that is respon sible for its ever growing patronage. The management insists that every patron be saMsfled and this means that many families have made the store their headquarters for years. ?'hat they am, honest and t,"-t orwrnrd-goes without saying and that 'hey huve wone the patronage of hun dreds of rustomrrs thru their mer chandising poliry is proof of the wis dom of their system. It is a pleasure for us to direct your attention to this store as one of the important features of the county's commercial efficiency. properly fitted and at the same time you are comfortably and well shod. And what has bren said of their shoe department is equally true of their selling in gens' furnishings. Select ing their stock with the most ex treme care, they have secured an array of the most exclusive designs in sniris, ne, ni ing essentials. Their stock is made up l representative kouu. ,,.,u.. f natioral reputat'on. The man who is particular as to his personal appearance can find just what he i.eeds at this store The management is In the hands of men who are well known and It is a pleasure in this review to refer our readers to this store and to assure them that there they may find relief from at least one of the high costs of Tving Automobile Tops and Curtains. ter what it may be that you want in the way of topa and upholstering he will be able to fit you out in the latest and best His work includes everything from the Ford top to the finest touring rar and the plate glass window lights. In making this review of the on ward progress of our county we want to compliment the manager upon the efficiency of the plant and to direct our readers to him when in need of anything in thia line. His prices are of the most pleasing character and hit promptness of the satisfying kind, getting the work done when promised. Better call and see him the next t me you are In town and he will be pleased to give you estimates whether you are ready to buy or not. E. L. M ho ia Iorated in Richmond, Does In this business relvew of the county, we desire to mention E. L. Sandlin who conducts a transfer and storage business at the county seat. Mr. Sandlin has been in business for years and has rendered satisfactory serv'ce, building up a large business. Nothing is too heavy for him to move. He does packing and abso lutely guarantees household goods from the time the goods are taken from the mover's home until they are delivered at the proper designation. In this day of 20th century efflci- ency, nothing has developed as rap'd ly as the methods of transportation of household goods, Furniture and merchandise. The time was when each (if these articles had to be moved by steam roads or by two horse wagons. In this latter day, motor trucks have been developed with sufficient capacity to carry Inrpe quantities of goods. The goods W. F. Located in Richmond, Conducts a Very for the Columbia Grafonolas and Records. What is more important than the; building of a happy home? We ven- ture the statement that because they cor tribute probably to larger de gree than any other institution in this mportant work, this justly popular store is one of the most essential fea tures of this section. Their immense establishment under the efficient di rection of latter-day business men is replete with furnishings for the home and no matter what may be your need n this line, they have it at a reason able price. Standard makes will be found here. ibrary tables, davenports, mattresses. beds, rugs, sewing mach:nes, kitchen cabirets. buffeta-fli,lJ. kiDdwfc,MTr i ... ..uiig,.i..wv r tself a reputation thruout the coun try for many miles around by treat- Richmond Ice Are the leading Ice Cream Manufacturers in thia Section and UistriDUte these Products Over a Wide Area, having a Most Extensive Patronage. Wi'hout question this factory is one of the cleanest and most sanitary and here a grade of ice cream is man ufactured that is equal to anybody's1 anywhere. They get their supply or . . . . . . i cream from some oi tne neauniesi and best cows in the country, pay- inir the farmer a price for the cream that enables them to feed and care their stock. This ice cream is not only health protecting but health giving as well. Only the purest of ream and flavors are used and every precaution ia taKcn tu ni.w u.c F'"u delicious and healthful. The machinery is of the latest model and str ctly modern and up-to-date. They . . . Richmond Operatea One of the Leading Automonue Faies ana !ervtre insuiununa oi thia Section. Offering a Car of Recognued alue to an fcxtensive rairon- age. Agent for the Goodyear Tires. In making this review of the on- ward progress of our community it would be very unjust to fail to men - tion this well known concern and the'eal agents for hav'ng given people famous line of cars for which they aeents. When the management of this firm decided to take on the' Buick automobile they displayed rare the many accessories that make au judgment In their selection and that tomobiling a pleasure, and the rub tkni rkoiea wu a cood one is evi- lie will be surprised to find such denced by the great number of cars courteous and magnificent service to be seen In use daily In this sec-' as this well known concern insists tion. n showing each patron, whether Anycne familiar with the automo- new or old. The management ia in bile business and with the many dif-' the hands of men who are well known ferent makes of cars that can be in business circles of this community found in any city are always ready and have carried the progressive and to give praise to the Buick car and boosting spirit that they have shown its superior qualitea. in all affairs pertaining to expansion There is no need to go into exten- and upbuilding of th s section into sive detail as to the construction of their business. By the practice of these cars, but you all know that ( fair dealing with the public they have the famous overhead valve system, won a reputation that Is well war first adopted by the Buick Company,! ranted and that the people have con and since adopted by many other ' fidence in them is evidenced by the cars in a modified degree, is the se- cret of the great success that this rar has attained. To build a rar that will work successfully under all conditions, delivering to the owner) all that any automobile user could I any ask in the way of performance and at tae same time be extreme in the low cost of upkeep has been th Sandlin Local and tang-Distance Hauling. are carried from one point to another quickly and with perfect safety and thus the person who has anything to move is not subjected to the de lay and loss of time. No concern in the county has given the transfer business more special attention than Mr. Sandlin. The trucks which he has are mammoth affairs and the employes who operate them are especially skilled in this line of work. All that is necessary :s to inform them of the location of a quantity of goods and the deatina tion of the goods. They do the rest, quickly and carefully, and deliver the goods in tip-top condition. There is no breaking, cracking, or scarring of the fine furniture if Mr. Sandlin moves it The management is in the hand of a well known man of the com munity win boosts the things which are for the benefit of Madison county, Higgins up-to-date Furniture Store. Agent ing every customer honorably and alike. Fair and honest bus;ness methods have built up a large trade for them and when anyone goes to their attractive and complete store, they know they will get value re ceived for their money. A visit to this store will convince you that it is the proper and most advantageous place to buy. Th;s es tablishment and the men who direct its affairs have contributed in no little measure to the progress and de velopment of this section of the state and especially to that portion within a radius of several miles around. We urge our readers to v'sit this ti99 when in need of anything In 1y guaranteed and only standard lines are handled. Cream Co. make a specialty of furnishing cream for the trade and do an extensive wholesale business. This popular plant is one of the leading industries, iney nave ai- . . I . ! M11 ways laitcn nn active mwirai m matters that rertain to the good of the county and have aided in the bet- terment of local conditions, realizing that a larger city and community would be a benefit to the whole peo- pip. We wish to compliment the ,nrB.mt linn his nroirressive and .0ri i;:. nM to rrfer their - i - . ...1.1 1 4 i.Adiinta all cMauiiMi.m-..!, . . of our readers. Buick Co. aim of the Buick Company. That they have succeeded we all know, 'and we wish to compliment their lo of this section such an opportunity to purchase real car value. At their salesroom will be found many people that come daily to their salesroom to have the many litlie motor troubles that come up, iroi e 1 out We wish to compliment this firm for the great part it is playing in the onward progress of our commu nity, and for the selection of mer chandise they offer the public. Richmond Drug Company Located in Richmond, ia One of the Moat Modern and up-to-date Drag Stores to be FoutmI In this Section and in Widrly Known Over the County. Honest Methods Have Iluilt I'p a Growing Ruainess. This is one of the most up-to-dato and progressive drug stores in this part of the county, and has establish ed a reputation during years of busi ness for honest, courteous treatment of its large and growing list of na trons. For this reason this store Is popular and its popularity is increas ing da:ly. Quality goods are sold at this es tablishment at reasonable prices. no protiteering here, and when a customer manes a purchase, whether prescription Is compounded by a the amount involved be large or practical pharmacist. small, the customer can rest assured, In this business review we wish that he is getting the value of his ; to compliment this well known and money. Good quality, honest prices rapnble drug company for the man- and courteous treatment have been i u- w .. i .ii i u . .. inep vhch it is serving the pub- responsible for the success of this .. , v well known firm. 1C and uf M to our readers that Many lines of goods are handled thtv ca" an1 8ee them for anything at th s store all standard and of they may need in the apothecary's time tried - merit and their stick is line. State Bank and Trust Company A Growing Financial Institution of Richmond, that is Making a Splendid Record Because of its Conservstive Yet Progressive Rushes Methods. Its Management Includes the Most Substantial Men of Madison County, Who Have Aided in the Up-Building of the County for Many Years. No place in the business world is confidence the watchword like in a banking institution. The public scru tinizes closely the official of a bank, and if they find that the bank is con- servative and is operated on sound banking principles, they unhesitating ly give it their approval. No insti tution in this part of Kentucky has been more wisely guided than this bank and this accounts, in a large measure, for the rapid growth the bank has made. A bank must also render service. It must take care of its customers a nrnmnt and courteous manner the success of this institution. Cour teous treatment and prompt service are emphasized here. State Rank and Trust Co. has materially assisted in the devel opment of Madison county. It has a diversified bus'ness, and is not con Cox and March Located in Richmond, Conducts a Most Progressive Hardware and Imple ment Store Enjoys an Extensive Patronage Over a Wide Territory. In th's entire part of the Stato n.odern machinery must be utilized, there is no establishment that excels For that reason this firm carries tho this firm in point of d'versity of t latest and most scientific machinery articles carried for the farmer. Itiai.d sees to it 1at this machnery handles hardware of every descr p- operates correctly, tion, farm implements, farm machin- ThiB firm carries Oliver plows and ery, and farm supplies. During the farm implements, Allen's circulating time that it has been in business,1 air heaters, Kelly-Springfield tires, it has built up a large tTade from stoves, ranges, boys' dress suits and th:s and adjoining counties. Its school pants, men's work clothes. business room is well prepared for , ladies' notions and high grade shoes, the proper handling of one stock to! The management is in the hands the advantage cf its patrons. of prom nent citizens who will treat This hardware itore has n inttr- every v'sitor at the store with cour est in the good work of the .ir-pii-i tesy and respect, who have always ments sold by them as is the pur- been boosters for all things tht chaser. It follows every piece of ma-; promioe public improvement and who chirery into the field and, if for any conduct their business along honest reason it fails to work properly, itbusiress lines, developing confidence finds and remedies the trouble. and giving service. In this review This is the day and age when it is we des re to compliment this Hard the patriotic duty of every man to ware Company, and urge all our ire maximum production from every readers to visit it establishment i.cre of land. In order to do this w hen In need of hardware, imple scientific methods must be used and ments or anything carried in its line. Freeman Realty Co. located in Richmond, is Headquarters in this Section for Anything in th Real Estate Line and Enjoys the Patronage and Confidence from all Sur rounding Territory. In this day and age when conserv ative men are constantly seeking in vestments where they are not only assured a permanent source of In come but a reasonably certainty of increasing tn value tne real a, i. Hoin more than hia share, to meet the demands of such men. This locality is Indeed fortunate In having In its midnt such a firm as th e well known agency. They have for year been closely identified with the growth and the exoansion of this section and have made a close study of real estate conditions, so that they could offer both the buying and the selling pub lice the very best of service. They hsve on their books a large list of most desirable propert es for vale, both town and country at prices and terms that cannot fall to be attrac- ! so advertised that anything carried in a twentieth centurv druv atora can be found here, also many things in the Christmas lines will be in this popular store. Included in this list of products are toilet articles of every description as well as household remedies which have proved their worth in thousands of American homes. The prescription department nsea only the purest of drugs and each fined to the narrow paths of most banks. For instance, in addition to a gen eral banking business, this institution is qualified to act as executor and administrator of estates and guard ian of nvnors. It has specialized in these things and can look after them properly. This bank rents safety deposit boxes, pays 4 percent on savings a? counts and is anxious to get your checking account whether large or sr,.all. The officers re among the -nn- tu'm mil L- a., l f progress not only of the city but the entire county. In this compre hensive business review of our on ward progress we cannot fail to com pl'ment them upon giving us a finan cial institution such as this well known bank. tive to the intending purchaser, and have made many important dea's in this section. They have always made It a point not to list property for sale for mora than its true value and this is where their close study of local conditfona i render them an authority on values. In all transactions their word la aa 'good as their bond and people hava come to look to them when seek n a desirable medium through which) they may dispose of their proper. We take pleasure in thia review in referring to this well known firm to our readers and assure them that whenever they have property of any kind to offer they can locate the best buyer by listing their property witk them. Such nien at they aid ma terially in the growth and expansion, of the community.