Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 18 From: Edie Suttle "jsattle9@idt.net" Date: Tue, 09 Sep 1997 21:07:10 -0700 This one file contains all of the eight e-mail submissions of page 18. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************ CONRAD & CO. AN ENTERPRISING AND PROGRESSIVE GROCERY FIRM Four years or more ago there was established in Cynthiana a grocery firm under the name of Conrad & Co. In the building on Main, midway between Pike and Bridge, the firm began business, and there they are located still. Lewis N. and George Conrad constitute the duo that make the wheels go round. Both are well known, highly esteemed and popular young men. Neither has married, both are handsome, as the pictures herewith produced will testify, and there is not doubt if they ever get time to turn their attention for a while from the duties of business life, they will embark in enterprises that, according to love songs and legends, make life woth living. At any rate, right now, two girls somewhere in the world are suffering the privation of fine busbands. This is written on the sole responsibilty of a bachelor editor, who will be out of town until the war is over. But let's get back to business. Conrad & Co., always carry a large and complete stock of staple and fancy groceries. They are in the busines to sell goods, and they adjust the prices to compass this result. In notions are knick-knacks they are also well stocked, and in the whisky line they carry the best brands and make a specialty of this department of thier business. Hardware comes in for a large share of attention, and, in fact, anything and everything usually found in a general grocery store is always on hand. George Conrad, the junior member of the firm, is a prominent Knight of Pythias, and bears the distinctions of being the champion bicycle rider of Harrison County. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 18, Part 2 BUSINESS IS BUSINESS One of the leading firms of Cynthiana is that of Mattox & VanDeren at No. 35 East Pike Street. They keep abreast of the times always and do business on strictly business principles. Mr. Mattox is a native of Harrison county, and has lived in the city for twenty-two years. Has never held or run for a city office; is active in business, religious and moral issues. Mr. VanDeren is also a native of Harrison county and has lived in this city about twelve years. Like Mr. Mattox, he bears a high reputation for honor in business and in christian character. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 18, Part 3 SOME CYNTHIANA MEN County Treasurer Chas. T. Wilson is a fine subject to head the list of Cynthiana men. Mr. Wilson may not relish a write-up, but the DEMOCRAT would be incomplete without referring to the fact that he is a nobel representative of the old school gentleman. Handsome, straight as an arrow, dignified, courtly, neat in the extreme, his very appearance impresses one deeply. He has been indentified with the interests of the city and county in one way or another for a number of years, and is now filling his second term as Treasurer, an office which he conducts with ability. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ R.M. Collier is another modest man whom everybody knows. He has held the office of County Clerk for a number of years, but retires of his own accord in 1898, not caring to again make a run for the place. Mr. Collier is a model business man, and a friend as true as steel. He has always taken a warm interest in politics and during his career has made a great number of political speeches, the length of which could be determined only by the X-rays. He always felt there was a lot of oratory in him, but, like Petroleum V. Nashby, out of respect to the memory of Patrick Henry, he always suppressed it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 18, Part 4 SOME CYNTHIANA MEN Mr. Wm. Turtoy, is a well-known figure in Cynthiana. He has always been a man of strong convictions and brave in their expression. He has retired from active business life and lives quietly at a hotel. Mr. Henry Warfield is another courtly gentleman of whom Cynthiana feels proud, and he, too, lives a quiet restful life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Uncle" Henry VanHook and "Uncle" George Talbott are standbys, familiar to the community and are held in the highest esteem. Both were formerly active in farm live. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. T.H. Hood, after a long and faithful service as druggist on the corner of Pike and Main, has retired from business, but amuses himself writing life insurance. He always took deep interest in politics, and is yet ready for a discussion at any time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. John Spohn heads the list of bold fishermen. He can spin a yarn with the best of them, and when it comes to an exercise in the art of Isaak Walton, he is never less than first. He is still in business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. S.J. Ashbrook, always cordial in his manner and careful in his business habits, is still engaged in active work. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. B.F. Parks, considered a fixture of Cynthiana, has been in rather poor health for several months, but, like the stout old hero he is, refuses to give up. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prof. James A. Brown remains at the head of the female college and is engaged in numerous progressive enterprises. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. Charles L. Talbott heads the list of traders, probably, in point of service. Serveral years ago he removed to town from his farm, and as usual, remains on "easy street." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. Hugh Keller and Mr. Thomas Rankin are still hale and hearty and delight in a political discussion as much as the liveliest of the boys. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 18, Part 5 SOME CYNTHIANA MEN Dr. W.T. Hedges, one of the best physicians of the city, remains in active practice and continues in his holy mission of relieving the sick and suffering. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rev. W.T. Benton, a Methodist minister of note, makes Cynthiana his home and preaches with all fervor and eloquence of old. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. Paul Douglas is still in active business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. James E. Talbott, who for so long and faithfully served in the queensware business, has retired and lives a quite life of peace. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. Alfred VanDeren, at one time a most extensive trader, boards at a hotel, but engages actively in no especial business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. John VanDeren continues one of the substantial farmer of the county and, with his estimable wife, frequently entertains on a large scale. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Neal Renaker has retired from the drug business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ----------------------------------------------- Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 18, Part 6 SOME CYNTHIANA MEN Mr. J.C. Wickliffe, a most popular "boy," is now a government store-keeper and is frequently away from home. He has raised a fairsized family and continues to prosper. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Capt. Oscar Kennard was always the handsomest man in Kentucky, and none of his good looks have departed. He is still a traveling man. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prof. N.F. Smith, an educator renowned the State over, presides over a school that ranks with the best in preparing boys for college. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 18, Part 7 CRESCENT MILLING CO. ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN MILLING COMPANIES IN THE STATE AN ENTERPRISING MANUFACTURING FIRM The Crescent Milling Co., doing business in this city is the successor of the milling department of the C.B. Cook Co. The business was founded in 1868, and has established a reputation for high-class goods all over the country. The Crescent Milling Company as a new firm elected Mr. F.G. Sprake as President and Business Manager, and to his business qualifications, push and enterprise, much of the acknowledged success is due. Mr. Sprake was connected with the C.B. Cook Co. for a number of years, and his thorough knowledge of every feature of the business, made him the natural choice for the position he so ably fills. He is a young man of splendid capacity, and is recognized as without a superior in his peculiar line of business. Mr. Sidney F. Sprake is Secretary. Messers. J.W. Mattox, Fred Hagele and F.G. Sprake are directors, all thoroughly competent to direct the affairs of so large a concern. Of course the Crescent Co. does everything in the milling line. Its leading brands of flour, all of which have attained a wide reputation and popularity, are: "Crescent," highest grade; "Kentucky Lilly," fancy; "Maiden City," family. Roller Meal is a specialty. This is the only firm in this section that makes Roller Meal. The people like it better than any other, therefore, the Crescent enjoys a large trade. Only a fair picture of the plant is shown on this page. The conditions were not favorable for a bright picture, but a fair estimate of the porportions of the affair may be obtained. Every modern appliance is in use, and all products are of the highest class. The Crescent Co. also handles a line of coal and makes low prices. The chief brands are: Southern Jellico, Bird's-eye Cannell and Manchester. Call on them for anything in their line. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 18, Part 8 P. DOUGLAS & SON THE OLDEST GROCERY FIRM IN CYNTHIANA This well-known firm, composed of Paul and Jas. M. Douglas first began business on Pleasant street in this city, in April 1876, where they opened a cigar manufactury. In November, 1876, a copartnership was forme with Thos. Laitsch, and under the firm name of P. Douglas & Co. they engaged in the grocery business in the Trimble building on Main street. October 30th, 1878, Thomas Laitsch retired from the firm and R. A. Douglas becoming a member of the grocery firm, the name was changed to P. Douglas & Sons, and the business was continued on Main street until 1880, when the senior member of the firm purchased the E.R. Banks building, 103 Pike Street. After improving this building they moved into their new quarters and continued the business until the fall of 1881, when R.A. Douglas retired from the firm. The business has been continued from that time to the present under the name of P. Douglas & Son. In the fall of 1883 the cigar manufacturing business was discontinued and they have devoted their entire time and attention to the grocery and hardware business. This firm not only enjoys the reputation of being the oldest grocery house in Cynthiana, but by honest and fair dealing they have build up a reputation, second to none in the country. Their credit and reputation being well known in the great trading centers of the United States, their patronage has been sought after by many of the large importers of the large cities. Aside from the staple and fancy grocery business, they handle ready mixed paints, oils and varnishes, hardware, musical instruments, violin, guitar, mandolin and banjo strings, notions, lamps and lamp goods, window glass, Dr. E.Y. Salmon's horse, cattle, hog and poultry medicines, and the celebrated Dr. E.Y. Salmon's Chlorodine Liniment, the best known pain killer for man and beast. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 18