Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, July 22, 1923, Page 20

PAGE FOUR. MILLS. COMPANY OWNERS “OF “BG GRAVEL ~ PLANTS Sand of Fine Quality Can Also Be Furnished In Any Amount The Mills Construction company are the owners and operators of the lavgest and best sand. and gravel plant in the west, They are in a position to fill any order, no matter haw large, with a qua of material which is unex: eeiled. The plant of this construction com- pany is located above the refinery ewers, as wel las above the quick Band creeks. If you want quality, quantity and wervice, give the Mills Construction company an opportunity to serve you, They have been doing business in ‘Wyuming for the past nine years, and have never failed to give thorough patiefaction. This construction company also has 002 homesite lots for sale with gas, good water, electric Nghts and tele. Phone available. These Its are located in Mills, the best little town in Wyo- ming. You will make na mistake if you will allow the Mills Construction com- pany to figure with you on team con- tracting, for they have a real outfit and will guarantee sattisfaction at & fair price. ‘The Casper office ts located in the ‘America theater building, phone 311, ‘They also have an office at Mills, and the phone at that placo is 2019J. 0. 5. ELLIOTT 15 MAN WHO BUILT UP METAL’ SHOP Has Had Lifetime Experience In Sheet Metal Work and Gives Service One of the outstanding prospérous | Andustrial shops of Casper is that of | the C. S. Eltiott Sheet Metal Works. Mr. Elliott took up his residence in Casper, five years ago. He has prac- tically had a life time experience in the sheet metal works, specializing in warm atr, heating and ventl’=tins: ‘A recctmition of Mr. Bilictt's ability is the fact that when he started up his business, hia investment was not very large. In fact, he obsolutely started with nothing. Today, his business has increased to such pro- portions, that he employs three ex- perienced workers, who are kept busy full time. The annual business which ‘Mr. Elliott does, has grown to the upproximate figure of $20,000. This sheet metal works is fully equipped to take care of all work, re- gardiess of how difficult it may be featuring sky lghts, cornices, metal warm alr heating plants, both gas and coal. Some of the buildings which Mr. Eilictt has worked on in this city may be mentioned the Oil Exchange building, O. S. building, Elks’ home, and many others, including business houses and residences. If you want real service, and the best of workmanship, in sheet metal work, you will make no mistake in making your wants known to Mr. Elliott, as he is the master mind and will see that the work is carefull, done to your satisfaction, as he guar- antées a]! work. LIDDERDALE IS PROPRIETOR OF FINE TOOL CO. Concern Is Modern and Up-to- Date, Specializing In Oil Country Repair Work ‘ "The Lidderdale Tool Co., was estab- Ushed on January 23rd of the current year by B. EB. Lidderdale, and is lo- cated at 1245 East C. Street. This concern was established at an expen. diture of $30,000, including equip ment. They do a general machine and blacksmith work, specializing in Oil Country Repair Work, as well as fishing tool rental. This concern recently installed a new lathe, which !s the only one of its kind in the west.. This lathe was built especially for the Lidderdale Tool Co., in order that they could take care of auger and spiral stem work. This will eliminate the neces sity of cutting off boxes and pins that] have become worn or damaged, which is a large saving in cost and time. The equipment of the Lidderdale ‘Tool Company is modern and up-to- date {n every respect. Five men are employed to take care of the work that is brought in each day Regardless of the amount of w which they have on hand, Mr. Lidderdale says they are ackle any job as they are willing to run any hour of the twenty-four Mr. Lidderdale, the general manager of this tool company, has specialized for 8 good many years along his given lint. He ig a young man of excet- nt personality, and when one talks him for a few minutes it may readily be seen that Mr. Lidderdale Ss onto his job. He has the ability and is always ready to “do things therefore, it may be said of thia c cern, that their future is asured. Plans of This Building Furnished by Dubois and Goodrich, Architects, Office Located PROVIDENT BUILDING AND LOAN | MODEL SAVINGS INSTITUTION, In Sixteen Months This Organization Has Been in Business It Has Made Loans to Home Owners Totaling $180,000. The Provident Building and Loan Association, a purely mutual organization, organized under the laws of the State of Wyoming, began its legal existence March 1, 1923. sixteen months this association has been in business, ending June 80, 1923, it has made loans to home owners and home builders totaling $180,000.00. interest at the rate of 11% per annum was apportioned on running stock, and the same on paid up shares. One hundred persons in the city of Casper have been assisted to own their own homes, by the service this association renders its members. To the thrifty man it also offers a safe method by which he may save his money and, while obtaining a high rate of interest, be secured by a first mortage on improved city property, for his deposits. Ten dollars per month, deposited for 96 months, will at maturity, pay the member $2,000.00. The officers of the association are men who are well known in the State of Wyoming, and are prominent in its public and private activities. O. L. Walker, president of the Wal- ker Lumber company, president of the association. G, R. Hagens, of the law firm of Hagens & Murane, vice-president, Dave W. Lewis, superintendent of production of ‘The Midyvest company, in the Salt Creek Field, vice-presi- dent, A. J. Cunningham, president of The Casper National Bank, treas:irer. C. W. Tobin, secretary. The above with named men, together Patrick Sullivan, Robert D. C. A. Porter and D. W. Ogil ompose the board of trustees. The office of the association ts lo cated in Room 16 Daly Butlding. Telephone No. 1928, P. O. Box 1860. HENNING. RATED ONE OF FINEST HOTELS IN STATE Is City’s Commercial Head- quarters—Coffee Shop Finds Great Favor The Henning hotel is rated as ono of the very best hotels in the state of Wyoming. The proprietor is A. K Bott, who is well and favorably know in this section of the country At this strictly modern hotel the tour- ists find an unexcelled place to stop as they pass through Casper on the Yellowstone high The Henning hotel fs also “Head quarters” for the commercial and so: cial functions of the city, of which there are many, and the guests are made to feel very much at home un- der the dly ministrations of the host At the Henning Coffee Shop, three lidly well-coaked meals are which find great favor with the traveler. The ‘Home Folks” Ike Jt too. Every Sunday the Coffeo Shop 1s crowded with citizens, who would rather partake of there excek lent meals, than do their own cook |ing at home. If you have not tried the Special | Sunday dinner served by this well known coffee shop, do so next Sun ay, and you will satisfy yourself | that have’ found are looking for Townsend Building, Phone 440 In the The first year in business, SHIKANY LOCAL MERCHANT WHO HAS TWO LINES Proprietor of Dry Goods Store Also Owns Rialto Fruit Co, Business In September, 1917, James Shikany + “fixin’ Che Casper Sunday Morning Cribune F.LMARTIN BOYHOOD FRIEND OF HARDING; WORKED WITH RASKELL W. C. BUEHNER IS EXPERT IN VIOLIN REPAIR Let Be Done, and Some Rare Old “Fiddles” “As a printer, I enjoy nothing so much as “foolin’ with a fiddle.” In- capaciatated at the age when the ay- erage youngster should most readily grasp the technic of violin playing, I stfil retained the desire to master the instrument. So when the oppor- tunity again offered to take up the work, I did so, but in the Ine of reconstruction. With what degree of succes my work alone can convince you. If you are from “Missouri” I’a like to show you.” “So many false tdeas exist in re- gard to violins and so many varied so called secret methods of construction and finish are held out for the ac- ceptance of the uninformed, that the “fiddle” game has been well exploited by the grafters, One of the most recent was a page ad in a Sunday daily, describing a wonderful method of making high grade violins out of old and cheap instruments which is not new in any sense, since it has been done since the first appearance of the modern violin. An ald fiddle is only a fiddle, untess it possesses the material, size and dimensions.” “I spent last year in search of ma- terial, on the west coast and found what I wanted, by accident, in Wyo- ming, right at home. No better grows anywhere. I find an old wreck occasionally that worth and many are worth it. Casper especially, has her share of rare, old treasures. “Having located here in the violin repair business, I will be pleased to meet the “fiddlers” and violinists, as Well ‘as the students, to dsmonstrate my ability and assis: in maling the violin game more pleasant an more easily understood. Will dua) ‘n used instruments, and my prices will be as reasonable as the work can posibly be done, under guarantee of wntistac. tion, Let me show you my work and some old “fiddles."—W. G. Cuehner 443/ 8. Durbin. “MEET AT SMOKE HOUSE” 1S STILL POPULAR MOTTO “Meet me at the Smoke House,” that's what the pioneer said, and that's what they aro still saying. Messrs. Jordie and Reeves have been operating their present place of business for 214 years, also owning and operating @ similar place at La- voye. These gentlemen carry in stock a full ne of smokers articles, carrying the largest tock of pipes in the elty featuring the W. D. C. pipes, guaran- teed. They also handle shaving art- icles, pillow tops, pennants and novel- Hes, Algo mentioning magazines and ‘confectionery, mentioning known Whitman's chocolates. You will also find an up-to-date soda fountain located here, It will pay you to call at this “Smoke House,” for you will find a friendly spirit pre- vails, as well as reasonable prices for everything carried, came to Casper, and started the City Fruit/ Market, operating this bust- ness as a retail frult house for one year. He then started in the whole- sale fruit business on Industrial ave- nue, When he sold his wholesale fruit business, it was the largest fruit company in the state of Wyo- ming. » closed out the fruit business in and opened the dry goods. store where the fruit market had been located nee that time the dry soods business has expanded and Mr, kany has taken over the French y ods store, and a little later » took over the Hawthorne Jewelry store. Mr. Shikany also owned the Palace Confectionery where the Scott Cloth: ing store is now located. He owned this store for a year and a half. On the 15th day of June, 1922, he opened the Rialto Fruit company, and now this is one of the busiest fruit companies in Casper. The fruit and vegetables aro always-fresh and clean and he handles thé high grade products of the Pathfinder Dairy. Miss Elizabeth Shikany is manager and buyer for the dry goods store, where you will find the best of dry goods, including such specialties as silks, novelties and sport clothes. Mr. Shikany 1s one of Casper’s most progressive young business men and has accomplished much in a business way in the short time he has lived in the city. He is identified with every forward-looking move- ment for the betterment of the com- munity, and is to be reckoned with all plans for the future growth and velopment of his home town. Lyle E. Jay Is County Assessor The present county assessor, Lyle Jay, has lived in Casper for the t atx ara. For more than two # he was connected with the Mid- west Refining company. Prior to his present office, of assessor he entered the office as deputy which dated back June, 1919, ‘The assessed valuation by the coun: ty assessor will show an increase of about four million dollars. The as sessed valuation of real property for ),807,608; and th onal Him Show You What Can | Senior Member of Local Real Estate Firm of Martin- Lamar Lived for Many Years in Muskogee— Came to Casper in 1919. F. L. Martin, the senior member of the firm of Martin- Lamar Realty Co., of Casper, Wyo., spent his boyhood days on an Ohio esi eo an Son ee bfesh Maite mace f Warren G. Harding, being eig! lays older than te ie He received his education at the North Western Ohio Normal University, at Ada, Ohio, and taught is now our President, school for several years in Ohio, and later in Towa, Kansas and Colorado, He left Ohio in 1889 and spent the next twelve years in Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Montana, being en- gaged much of this time in contract. ing, saw milling and operating a lum- ber yard. He landed in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in 1902, shortly after C. N. Haskell moved there from Fayetteville, Ark., and was associated with Mr. Haskell during the following years in several business deals, and watched Musko- gee grow from 4,000 to a city of 35,000 having served sald city as alderman, and In 1907 was elected as Muskogee county’s representative in Oklahoma's first legislature, but owing to election contests in Muskogee county he never qualified, While living in Muskogee he was engaged in the real estate business and erected a large number of build- ings in that city. He and his brother T. H. Martin among the leading builders and boosters of the city. One of the larger buildings put up by them being the eight story Court block; also the Mlino!s building, the Oklahoma building, the Vendome building, the Ohio building and many others. Many of the fine homes of Muskogee were built and sold by these lve wires. Mr. Martin was an active and live member of the Muskogeo Commercial club, a number of whom in 1908 had a steamboat built at Vin- cennes, Indiana, at a cost of $11,000 and Mr. Martin was one of fifteen bankers, lawyers, real estate and bus!ness men who went after the boat taking it up to Cincinnati, where the Oklahoma boosters were given a royal welcome, the board of trade closing down fifteen minutes early to do them honor. The following day began the trip down the Ohio river, stopping at every city, town and hamlet, a ban- quet being prepared for them at many of the larger places. One of the memorable stops being at Columbus, Ky., where the boyhood home of “Commodore Miller,” the officer in command, and the people of th'q little city tendered them and thet, beloved “Commodore” such a wélecome as will not be forgotten until ‘time itself shall become gray with ag Among those with Mr. Martin on th's trip were Judge Tisdal master in chancery in eastern Oklahoma, A. G. Hammond, president of the Com- mercial National bank, Asa H, Ram- sey, cashier of the First National bank, and now president of the board of the Kansas City Federal Reserve bank, L. J. Roach, Atty. Franklin Garland, brother of Hamlin Garlana. the noted author, A. C. Trumbo, bf the Muskogee National bank. Wyatt Cafeteria Wyatt Cafeteria Caters to Taste Of the Epicure It does not take the public very long to find out about good thing, especially when it comes to eating. Mrs, J. W. Sisk who operates the Wyatt Cafeteria is surely an experi- enced caterer to the public wants in things to eat. The quality of the food and the cleanliness of the surroundings make the Wyatt a popular place and in- variably calls forth favorable com- ment. One man was heard to ro- mark that the food here is not pre- pared to sell but to serve. ‘The house is strictly a union house and the employes are all women. The food that is served is positively the best the market affords and they are home cooked foods cooked by home folks. The above photo will give you an idea of the very spacious quarters which are cool, clean and inviting. At the evening meal excellent music is supplied and a trail of their excel- ent meas will satisfy the most par- ticular. They leave nothing undone to make your satisfaction complete. Hillcrest water is always on hand. They are equipped to serve 200 per. sons at a time and fn addition to this they offer a limited amount of home cooked foods to order in family quantities, They also cater to the traveling public and many auto parties a sean coming and going from t Cafeteria. MIDWEST GOMMISSARY REDUCES COST BOTH HERE (AND AT SALT GREEK SHOP The Midwest Refining company have been operating @ store at Salt Creek for the past 11 years. Five years ago they purchased the Mida- west Commissary in Casper. The sole purpose of the Refining company was to reduce the prices on commodities for the benefit of their employes. From the fact that the company buys in car load lots and adds a very all percentage of | Profit, they have built up an enor- | room business. They are exclusive agents for the famous Monarch line Other well known brands which this firm features may be mentioned; the Occldent flour; Tea Garden preserves and pickles, and a number of other prominent lines of nationally known quality. Francis Brown js general manager jot the Midwest Commissary stores, | having been connected with the mer- chandise department of the company for the past 11 ye: The growth of the business speaks well for Mr. Brown's managerahip. There are 35 employes in the Casper store and 19 in the Salt Creek store. W. C, Currier {s assistant general manager while A. B, Lucas is man- ager of the Salt Creek store and A. C. Burns is the manager of the Casper ( store. was a boyhood friend Arriving home after making the trip down the Ohio, the Mississ!ppl, and up the Arkansas to old Ft. Gib- son they were given another recep: tion by almost the entire population of Muskogee, Ft. Gibson, Wagoner and other surrounding towns. The results of this trip was to ad- vertise Muskogee and eastern Okla- homa in a manner that could> mot have been accomplished in any other ‘way, and to demonstrate that the Arkansas river was a navigable stream, thereby securing for Musko- gee “river rates” on railroad freights, and thereby making to the advantage of Muskogee a wholesale and dis- tributing center for eastern Okla homa. Few cities of the west have hed a more active and wide awake Commercial club than Muskogee. Mr, Martin came to Casper in October, 1919, and engaged in the con- tracting and building, and in Apr— last opened an office in the Smith block under the firm name of Martin- Lamar Realty Co., and are having merked success, Mr. Martin is a man of sterling character and the highest standard of honor. CASPER SERVICE CLEANERS ARE A CREDIT TO CITY Concern Is Up-To-Date—Was seen ecr eee in Something that the city of Casper ean boost and be proud of is the mod- ern and up-to-date establishment of the Service Cleaners which is operated by Hoosch & Nygaard, established in 1917. Their former location was in- adequate to accomodate the!r equip- ment, consequently, they bullt their present fine new building, at 146 North Jackson St., which they oc- cupied last fall. In these days of strict conservation and high profits, it behooves every- one to see that he is getting the &rNatest returns possible on every dollar he spends, That is why we refer you to this establishment, be- cause in keeping your clothing clean- ed and pressed you receive the above mentioned results, ‘The system used here not only cleans your clothes but also renov- ates them in almost perfect manner without the disagreeable odor which accompanies the work of so many cleaning establishments. As the name of the firm implies The Service Cleaners stands for as- surance of legitimate cleaning and under sanitary conditions. They use mode#n means and scientific methods by which garments may be cleaned without destroying the fabric. ‘The Service Cleaners are also the official merchants for the well-known International made-to-measure clothes and to particular dressers it is a great relief to know that one may get correst tailoring done and have it done well. Through courteous treatment and the class of service given their pa- trons, the Service Cleaners will enn- tinue to enjoy an increased trade. Stee Abe Choe ions BOTTLING IS INDUSTRY OF IMPORT HERE |. H. Tait and R. J. Holloran Owners of Oldest Bottling Works in City One of the most important indus- tries of Casper is that of the Casper Bottling Works, which is owned and managed by J. H. Tait and R. J. Holloran. This business was established in 1900, and is the oldest bottling works in the city, The present manage- ment took charge in 1920. This firm has a complete system for the automatic bottling: of car- donated and still drinks, having all standard flavors in bottled goods. They are the exclusive agents for Dublin Stout and White: Ribbon malt beverage. Messrs. Tait and Holloran own the building in which they transact their . and employ from eight to men full time. All bottles are erilized for eight minutes in a phostic solution, and then washed in three complete changes of wate: Since all modern equipment is used at this up-to-date bottling works, it may be sald of them they have the best on hand that js to be had. Em- ploying the best progressive methods poasitie to operate th: coupled with the wide reputation whieh the firm has tablished in connection with the flavor of their Product, no doubt the Casper Bottling PUBLIC MARKET BUILDING IS GOOD LOCATION FOR BUSINESS Some Excellent Opportunities for Various Lines, In- cluding Hardware, Drugs, Dry Goods, Etc.— O. L. Thompson Will Show You. The above photograph represents the Pablic market building, which is owned by O. L. Thompson. is located on East Fifth street, between centtr and Wolcott streets, The Public Market building is so located that there are some excellent opportunities for various lines of busine: mentioning hardware, drugs, dry goods, notions, millinery, second hand store, and a large space for an automobile show room. When you are looking for a good suitable location, do not fail to call 0. L. Thompson, phone 1672, and he will be pleased to locate you in this well known block, which is attracting more businegs as each day goes by. Mr. Thompson in addition to own- ing the Market building alsa operates the Troy laundry, located at $26 North Durbin street. In February, 1922, the Troy launctry consolidated with the Casper Steam laundry, which was established in Casper fif- teen years ago. All modern and up-to-date machin- ery has been installed in this plant. Especially outstanding is the fact that only sanitary methods are used in the drying of the clothes, as the air {s purified before it enters each eloth which is an added feature toward the successful operation in the con- ducting of a business of this kind. Fifty women and ten men are em- ployed by Mr. Thompson, who aro known to be conscientious workers and who endeavor at all times to as- idst the management in maintaining their motto of “Service first.” This co-operation has earned) a good repu- tation by the people of the commu- nity, and also featured the success of the operation of the plant. All work is called for and delivered by the car delivery system which con- sists of four laundry wagons. This fact, coupled with the different serv- ices rendered, suc has wet-wash, semi-finish and ready-to-wear. (It makes ng difference whether it is the finest of silks or woolens or the roughest of clothing) enables the man- dgement to give excellent service.” aa NEW PACKARD BUILDING IS ONE OF BEST Joe E, Mansfield Has Obtain- ed Efficient Help at Big Garage ‘The new building which houses the Casper Packard company is one of the largest and most completely equipped garages in this section of the country, The showrooms are beautifully designed and their repair shop is fully equipped for repair and service work. They, handle the Packard cars ex- clusively and thousands in the hands of owners tell their own story of the brilliance of performance and smooth- ness of operation and of the public Preference they are gaining yearly. Joe E. Mansfield, president and manager of the above firm has been handling Packard cars for four years and prior to that time was with the Shockey Service Sales Corporation, for three years. Mr., Mansfield throughly under: stands the automobile business and has gained a host of friends here through many years of fair dealing. He has taken pains to obtain help that {s efficient and Packard owners can be assured of courteo ind ex: pert service. Mr. J. T. McVaney who is a well known mechanical expert is service manager here. bates ERS CLOWRY HOUSE GATERS 10 BEST CLASS REASONABLY Mr. and Mrs. Clowry arrived in Casper in 1908. In 1917, they con ducted the city bakery for one year, in the location where the Manhattan Restaurant fs now operating. Mrs. Clowry now manages the Clowry House, at 215 North Center. In 1918 they built the Clowry House and Mr. Clowry managed this place until his death in August, 1919 Mrs. Clowry then took charge of the place for one year, At the end of that time, her son, Alfred, Jr., who had returned from the service in France, took over the management, and every since that time, Mrs. Clowry and her son have been con ducting this home-like hotel, The Clowry House always caters to the best people and they operate a clean place, Their rooms are usually full for the season. The house con- aists of 25 rooms, and the rates are $1.50 per night or $7 and $8 per week The phone {s 567R. This well known house ts located Works will enjoy a greatly increased trade. : “Drink From the Bottle, There's a Reason.” just a few doors north of the court house on Center street, and Is a large stucco building with a very at- Public Market Building SUNDAY, JULY 22, 1923, This building HIGBEE MANAGES FAVORABLE “SITE NEAR OIL FIELDS J. A. Higbee has had twenty years experience in the real estate business. This long record places him in a position to know values, which is the most important feature in the real estate game. Mr. Higbee is the manager of the town site of Snyder, which is near the Salt Creek field, the largest oil field in the central west. The location of the town of Snyder is on the ‘new North and South rail- road, which is now in the course of construction. You will find Mr. Higbee a pleasant gentleman with which to transact business; and if you are looking for real velues in a new town site, ca'l phone 2396, and Mr. Higbee will be pleased to show you what he has to offer. f 4 poe SEAVIGE ELECTRIC G0 ONE OF NEWEST FIRMS ‘The Service Electric Co. one of the newest business firms in the city of Casper wag established recently by E. R. Trollope and C. R. Cummings, who are both known to a large ma- jority of Casper people. Mr. Trollope needs no introduction to the general contracting firms, hav- ing lived in Casper for the last seven years and during that time he. has been identified with the larger elec- trical houses of the city. Mr. Cummings came from Montana’ about three years ago, and for the past year he has been employed as projectionist at the America theater, This new firm guarantees safety, service and satisfaction on any of their wiring installations. ‘Their of- fice is located in the Public Market Bldg., where advice and estimates on all electrical problems are cheerfully given. PATHFINDER GREAMERY 15 SUCCESS DUE TO QUALITY The Pathfinder Creamery was es- tablished in Casper in 1920 and has had a constant growth due to quality of our products and service rendered. The Pathfinder Creamery are deal- ers in pure pastuerized milk and cream, plain condensed, milk, sweet- ened and unsweetened, butter, steril- mix and Bulgarian buttermilk, Paul D. Hosman, the manager of thin creamery is a young man of pleasing addres san dhas a thorough 7 knowledge of the creamery business.” This fact coupled with his long ex: Perience will assure the success of this excellently conducted business. The Pathfinder has al- ways furnished the cleanest, purest products to the public and will al- ways continue to do so, THIRTY-FIVE YEARS IN MEAT BUSINESS 1S. MIARK’ OF CLARE, LOCAL DEALER Thirty-five years in the meat busi hess is the long record established by Tom A. Clare, who purchased his Present place of business on the 28th of June 1923. Mr, Clare purchased this business from John P. Griffith, but the meat market wes established & good many years ago. Mr. Clare buys the best that money’ can buy in the way of meats, as ha insists on the best quality and you can rest assured that Mr, Clare will See to it personally that nothing but the best of meat will be supplied on your order. Progressive young business men are employed as clerks at this mar- | ket, who are very courteous in their treatment to the many patrons who patronize this well-known meat mar ket The Clere market {s located in the NT tractive appearance. Stone Grocery, 283 E. Second. Phong 1288,