The city itemizer., December 08, 1898, Image 14

About The city itemizer. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1894-1918

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care of'trains twenty-five years ago.
Now a conductor must be a gentle
man in every sense of the word, and
even a brakeman must have a good
reputation, In the olden days the
tougher a conductor was the more
his services were appreciated. But
the character of the traveling pub
lic, too, has changed, which prob
ably accounts for the change in the
character of the operatives.
These innovations on the Illinois
Central are all instigated by Pres
ident Fish, who is impressed with
the idea that the best wa y to control
the men operating his road, is to
show that the management is inter
ested in their welfare.—Picayune.
specimens at France's Studio.
Menken’s
IS A PUBLIC INSTITUTION
IN MEMPHIS.
where tlie lady ot fashion, the
housekeeper, the rich anil I lie
poor alike can always feel at
home, where they can pet the
correct thing ami beet value.
Order With Confidence.
We don’t wish to be misunder
stood when we say
We Never Disappoint
except in doing more than we
promise. We sell "every article
worn by men, women and chil
dren, from shoes to hats, every
article used in the household
from kitchen to parlor. It is
well to remember that
We Killed High Prices
for Furniture, Carpets and Chi
naware in Memphis. We have
made it possible for all to enjoy
comforts now.
Freight Paid
on all orders sent direct to the
firm amounting to $5.00 and up
ward. Send lot catalogue.
Goods not satisfactory can be
returned.
Make Our Store
your headquarters while in the
city—waiting rooms and lava
tories for your accommodation.
The J. S. Menken Co.,
371 to 379 Main Street,
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
OUR HEATING STOVES,,
Are the very
things for
I I
THE COMING WEATHER,
Oar Stock of Cooking
Stoves is Complete.
tome
& cr
Them.
ftOOFIJtO and (jlTTKKIXO
A Specialty
jp. p. D/niT0X 4 o@.
TIME-TRIED AND FIRE-TESTED.
FII^E, LIFE, TICCIDEN5!' NND BONDED INSORNNCE.
'1 lie
The
The
The
The
The
The
American Security Oo., N. Y.
Southern Insurance Co., N. O. -
American Fire Insurance Co.. Phila.
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Hanover H ire Insurance Co., N. Y.
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society, N. \.
Travelers Insurance Co., Hartford
Establistied
188-1
188-1
1810
1817
1832
1797
1863
The
t.
best equipped office in the State. The lowest rates consistent with
solvent protection. Before insuring obtain my rates. It will save
you money.
I>. 1». McRKffi, Agent.
VVATEII VALLEY, MISS,
151 Main Street.
Furniture, Upholstering
^ Matresses Made to Order.
Carpets made anrl laid. Old furniture recovered and made new
at a small expense. Best of references given as to workmanship.
Special attention given to work from other towns. Cor. Solicited.
Phone 93. «!• W« K0RR1S.
Whitworth Hotel Store Iioorn.