the making of Fairmont Park, of Philadelphia. Mr. H. J. Walsh is president; Rev. Jno. Hewitt, vice-president; Mr. R. H. Oakley, treasurer; Prof. D. R. Lillibridge, secretary, and Mr. R. O. Phillips--men who need no introduction--and here on a hill they have planted a monument that will live forever. The purpose is to make this a home in every sense of the word, and the matron has been chosen with that end in view. Day scholars will be received at $50 a year. They must wear the uniform of the institution and be subject to military discipline when on the campus. Applications for admission should be made to the rector, Rev. John Hewitt, 1222 J Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.

     SHILLING BROS.. Pharmacists, 237 South Eleventh Street.--There are no members of the pharmaceutical profession more esteemed than the Shilling Brothers, established five years ago. A. J. and S. A. D. Shilling are both natives of Ohio and have been in the drug business for twelve years. They were located at Perry, Iowa, for five years previous to coming to this city. They are both registered pharmacists and thorough masters of their trade, and members of the K. P. lodge. Their store occupies a room 25x90, in which is a stock valued at from ten to twelve thousand, and including a complete line of prescription drugs, of which they make a specialty; also stationery, toilet articles, etc.

J. H. McMURTRY, Notary Public, Real Estate. Rooms 1, 2, 3, McMurtry Block.--A man whose name is identified closely with the history of Lincoln for the past twenty years, is J. H. McMurtry. A native of the Hoosier State, he came to this city twenty years ago and opened a real estate office, which is one of the very oldest in the city. He is extensively interested in Lincoln property, owning some of the best additions to the city, among them the McMurtry addition, on K and L. and Nineteenth Streets; the South Side addition, corner A Avenue and First Streets; and Eighteenth and R Street addition, of twenty-three acres. Besides this he conducts a general real estate business, dealing in all kinds of city property, furnishes abstracts, loans money and pays taxes for non-residents. He owns the McMurtry Block, an elegant four-story business and office block, one of the finest in the city. There is, perhaps, no other man in the city so worthy to pass judgment on the merits or demerits of an investment in Lincoln real estate, and for that reason his ideas and opinions are much sought after by prospective speculators. Any correspondence sent to him, will receive prompt attention and careful consideration.

      T. F. BRITH, M. D., 207 North Eleventh Street.--To be a successful practitioner, one not only needs a thorough training in the science of medicine, but also a firm nerve, a pleasant, agreeable nature, and a perception quick to make accurate diagnosis of the different forms of diseases. An acquaintance with Dr. Brith develops the fact that he possesses these important requisites, and, although he has been located in Lincoln but four years, he has succeeded in placing himself alongside the leading physicians. A native of Pennsylvania, the doctor graduated from the Bennett Medical and Surgical College, of Chicago, in 1885. He belongs to the State Eclectic Medical Society, and is attendant physician at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. He is a member of the A. O. of H.

     AITKEN & MAURITZIUS, Fire Insurance Agents, Real Estate and Loan Brokers; Room 20 Richards' Block.--In 1886 there was established here a real estate, loan and insurance office that has become one of the busiest in the city. The firm is composed of Martin I. Aitken and Frank Mauritzius. In the real estate line they have extensive personal interests. Mr. Mauritzius owns a five acre tract of choice residence property at Twenty-third and Holdredge Streets, known as Mauritzius' Sub-Division. and Mr. Aitken owns Central Park Sub-Division, on Fifteenth and South Streets. They do an extensive loan business for eastern companies and can furnish any amount of money at reasonable rates. They also furnish to investors guaranteed first mortgage securities, or State, county and school bonds at good rates. In insurance they represent many well-known companies, among them the Fire Association, of Philadelphia; Hamburg-Bremen Insurance Co.; Royal Insurance Co, of Liverpool; Commercial Union, of London; Fireman's, Newark, N. J.; American Fire, of New York, and Michigan Fire and Marine, of Detroit. Mr. M. is a native of Missouri and came to this city five years ago, while Mr. Aitken came from New York about the same time.

     M. D. CLARY, Cigars and Confectionery, 217 North Ninth Street.--The wonderful enterprise of Mr. Clary is shown in the successful manner in which he conducts his combined business. Seven years ago he opened his cigar and tobacco depot, to which he added later all kinds of temperance drinks and confections. He

has charge of the up-stairs of the entire flat in the vicinity of P and Ninth Streets, where he rents furnished rooms by the day, week or month at low rates. Mr. Clary is a native of Maryland, coming to this city in 1884, and is recognized as a man of worth and energy. He keeps from two to three employes busy, but gives his personal attention to the various departments of his business, thus insuring patrons fair treatment. Mr. C. belongs to the K. of P. and Modern Woodmen orders.

     LINCOLN CARRIAGE TOP CO., Corner Twelfth and Nance Streets.--This growing industry began its career in 1877, in East Dubuque, Illinois, and was the first established factory of its kind in the United States. Desiring better railroad facilities, and considering Lincoln a more favorable manufacturing point, the business was removed here a year ago. The premises consist of a half block of ground on which stands the main building, a handsome two-story brick, and the engine room a one-story brick, both of which are supplied with the most improved machinery known in the manufacture of buggy and carriage tops, cushions and backs. Forty workmen are employed. The tops, cushions and backs are made in a number of different grades, several thousands being turned out annually, and the trade extends from the Mississippi to the Pacific coast. Mr. Lewis Fockler, the founder and manager of the company, is a gentleman thoroughly conversant with all the details of his business.

     C. O. STRICKLAND, Dealer in Flour, 231 North Tenth Street,--The career of Mr. Strickland in this city shows how success ever attends the careful exercise of hard work and economy. A native of Illinois, became to this city twenty-two years ago. Six years ago Mr. Strickland established his flour and feed depot, and now enjoys a prosperous trade extending over a radius of seventy-five miles, ranking it with the largest houses. The room occupied is 25x90 feet, which is filled with a large stock of the leading brands of Minnesota, Missouri and Kansas flour, and also feed and bailed hay. Three employes are required at the house, while one salesman represent the interests on the road. Patrons can depend upon receiving the very best goods always, and the lowest market prices are ever prevailing.

      MOCKETT, RAINBOLT & POLK, 1127 O Street, Attorneys at Law.--Of the names which go to make up the strength of the Lincoln bar, few command as much confidence as the above named firm. Each member of the firm is not only a thorough student and lawyer, but is also an engeretic (sic), practical business man and a gentleman. R. S. Mockett has resided in Lincoln about nine years, coming originally from Wisconsin. He read law and was admitted to the bar in Lincoln where he has since been in the active practice. C. S. Rainbolt and O. B. Polk are both Hoosiers. The former having resided in Nebraska about eight years. He read law and was admitted to the bar, and for some time practiced at York, Nebraska, after which he came to Lincoln and became a member of the above firm. O. B. Polk came to Nebraska about twenty years ago. He graduated at the State University studied law at Plattsmouth, Neb., where, for some time, after being admitted to the bar, he was associated with Judge Beeson in practice. In October, 1891, the idea was conceived of combining the business and energies of the constituent members, and the present firm was formed. The result has been more satisfactory than was anticipated and their increased practice has been very gratifying to them. They number their clients among the strongest businessmen of Lincoln.

     GEO. W, LORMOR, China Hall, 1212 O Street.--A thorough business man is he who can come to a city like Lincoln a stranger, and taking charge of a large enterprise, maintain the patronage of the many customers, and establish himself in the good graces of the entire public. This is the history of Geo. Lormor, the popular proprietor of China Hall. This establishment was founded by Mr. S. C. Elliott, passing into the present management in January, 1891. Two floors, each 24x100 feet, are occupied, and four polite clerks are in attendance. Looking onto the street through a plate-glass front is one of the most attractive displays of china. The complete stock embraces everything in the way of china, glass and queensware, chandeliers, lamps and lamp fixtures, and Rogers Bros plated ware. Both a wholesale and retail business is conducted, the trade extending over the surrounding country, and this house is the lender in its line. Mr. Lormor is a native of New York.

     JOHN J. GILLILAN, Real Estate and Loans, Room 7, Richards' Block.--Lincoln has many enterprising real estate men, among them the Hon. John J. Gillilan is a spirited worker. Born and raised near Elgin, Illinois, Mr. Gillilan came here and established himself in the real estate and loan business in 1880, since which time he has made many important sales and exchanges over the State. His list is composed mostly of city property, while money is loaned in any sum at low rates. He is a member of the Board of Trade and Union Club, and secretary of the Real Estate Exchange. His dealings bear the stamp of honor and reliability; and like all good citizens, thinks the thrifty towns and broad prairies of the great corn State have inducements enough to bring settlers and investors within the borders without enticing them here by fraudulent means. At the last election he was honored with the office of representative of the Thirtieth district.

     G. S. KELLEY & CO., Hardware, Iron and Steel, 1028 O Street.--Although established only three years ago, this firm has won a place in the front ranks of the commercial army of this city. The company was incorporated in 1889, with a capital of $25,000, and besides enjoying a large and prosperous retail trade, some jobbing is also carried on. The premises consist of a building, a portion of which is two stories, 50x142, with basement, advanta-

geously arranged with a view of showing off the various articles in their true light. The stock consists of the best grades of hardware, stoves, tinsware, wagon stock, iron, steel, nails, mechanics' tools, etc. The proprietors and the five employes take pride in pleasing the customers. The well-equipped tin shop in connection makes it possible to execute all job work promptly, and at low rates. Mr. Kelley, the president and treasurer, is a native of Massachusetts, while Mr. T. Meltenberger, the secretary, was born in Ohio.

     JOHN FITZGERALD, Manufacturer of brick, 111 N. Ninth Street.--A leading industry of this city is the brick works of Mr. John Fitzgerald, which have enjoyed a continual reign of cuccess (sic) for the past eight years. The works are located in West Lincoln, where fifty acres of ground are used, five of which are covered with buildings. The most im-

proved machinery is in operation, including a Chambers machine and dry press, and seventy-five hands are given employment. All kinds of paving, building and pressed brick are manufactured, 8,000,000 being turned out annually. The yard has a switch from the B. & M. Railroad. The constantly increasing demand for the brick goes to prove its durability, and the sales extend throughout the State. The office is located at 111 North Ninth Street, where visitors will find Mr. Fitzgerald, an agreeable and liberal man. He is a native of the Emerald Isle, but has been in America nearly a half century, coming to Nebraska twenty-four years ago.

     THE TREMONT, P. W. Copeland, Proprietor. Rates $1.50.--Pleasantly located at the corner of Eighth and P Streets, this house is a point of convenience to the traveling public, being within a block of the union depot and main thoroughfare, one block from the postoffice square, while the electric cars, passing the door, touch all important points. The building, a handsome three-story brick, was erected in 1885, and is heated by steam, lighted by gas, supplied with electric bells. There are sixty sleeping apartments, and everything is arranged in a neat and comfortable manner. The menu is composed of a choice selection of staples and delicacies, and prompt and active service is the rule. Mr. Copeland is an experienced hotel man, and has had charge of the house since 1888. He was formerly manager of the Pacific Hotel Co., of the Union Pacific Railway, and is a gentleman whose friendship grows with acquaintance. He is courteous to his guests, and his hotel is better than many houses whose rates are higher than his.

     S. E. ROY; Prescription Druggist, 1014 P Street.--There is no member of the pharmaceutical profession in this city more highly spoken of than Mr. Roy, who is the architect of his own fortunes. A native of New Jersey, and with nothing to back him but a firm determination to succeed and a thorough understanding of his profession, Mr. Roy came west, and five years ago located in Lincoln. He spent his time clerking until September, 1890, when he opened his pharmacy. The room occupied is 25x60 feet, and is filled with a well-selected stock. The customers come from both city and country, and one assistant is employed, while special attention is given to prescriptions. Mr. Roy gives life to any community, and his social and business standing is in full keeping with his merits.

     J. P. LANTZ, Real Estate Agent and Notary Public, Established 1868, 1121 O Street, Room 4.--The first land office opened in the city of Lincoln, was that of J. P. Lantz, in 1868, and he is still one of our rustling and enterprising real estate men, and one whose individual labors has done more to place Lincoln in the high place she occupies to-day than almost any other member of her citizenship. Born in Bryan, Ohio, he early fitted himself for the practice of law, and was admitted to the bar there in 1852. In 1868 he came to this city to open a law office, but went into the real estate business instead. In May, 1868, he began the publication of the Nebraska intelligence, a monthly periodical devoted to real estate interests and the West. This he continued for seven years, issuing from 10,000 to 15,000 and sending them all over the civilized world at his own expense. No resident of the city is better qualified to pass judgment on the merits of an investment in real estate here.

     J. C. CROOKER, Attorney at Law; Corner of Tenth and O Streets, Rooms 1 and 2.--A well-known and trustworthy attorney of this city for the past thirteen years, a member of the Nebraska bar, engaged in the active practice of he profession. He was born in Vermont, and left fatherless at fifteen years; the head of the family and its only support. Unaided he bent his shoulders to the burden of the load, and achieved a thorough education, graduating with honors. Receiving the degree of A. B., in 1873, at the Military University at Norwich, Vermont, under Capt. Alden Partridge. Leaving the university soon after, he entered upon the study of the law, and after spending five years he was admitted to practice in the courts of Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Opening an office in Middlesex County near Boston, he soon found himself face to face with Rufus Choate, Benj. F. Butter, Judge Abbott, and others. He continued there in business five years when he was attacked with the "Great Western Fever," Packing up his worldly goods, he started in March, 1857, with his family, to make a home in the then "Far West," in Illinois, and finally located to La Salle county, where he followed his profession in the various courts of that and adjoining states. In 1860 when the war broke out, he was among the first to volunteer, and to five days had raised 138 men and had sent them in the front. Entering the service as Captain of Co. I, 55th Regiment Illinois Infantry, he remained in the service about a year. His health breaking down he was advised by the surgeon of his regiment to leave the service. He reluctantly did so, and resumed his profession, broken in health and many years an invalid. Mr. Crooker is a member of the G. A. R. Mr. Crooker is not a politician or officeholder, and comes from the old Puritan stock, running back to the time when the Mayflower left Delft-haven Holland, in August, 1620. He is a direct descendant front Parson Cushman, the minister that held spiritual charge on the Mayflower, in her search for a home in the New World, whose initials he now bears. All of his ancestry living, old enough to bear arms, fought to establish American freedom and independence. Mr. Crooker is a thorough-paced lawyer of the old school, not brilliant, but honest, sincere and true to his client, though he be rich or poor.

     W. N. REHLAENDER. Practical Druggist, 1123 O Street.--Mr. Rehlaender has, by years of study and practical experience. thoroughly prepared himself for this line of business, and his present success and lucrative trade, indicates that he is appreciated. He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and canto to this city in 1875, later he went to Crete, Neb., and was in the drug business there three years, after which he returned to Lincoln and was for ten years manager of the Harley drugstore. In October, 1891, he opened his present store. He occupies a building 25x80 feet. and carries an $8,000 stock. He employs three polite clerks.

     THE DAWES BUSINESS BLOCK COMPANY, C. G. Dawes. President; W. R. Dawes, Secretary.--This company owns a fine block of buildings and control some twelve store rooms with an annual rental of about $15,000. They handle exclusively inside business property.

     A. B. HOSMAN, Proprietor Lincoln Steam Dyeing and French Dry Cleaning Works. Office 1105 O Street; Works Twenty-fourth and G Streets. Lincoln, Neb.--An extensive industry is the steam dyeing works of A. B. Hosman This business was established in 1879, by W. D. Robertson. and with various changes. came under the proprietorship of Mr. Hosman May 9, 1890. He had been working in the house since 1881, and is thoroughly familiar with every deportment. He has put in the latest new machinery, and has now one of the best equipped dye houses in the west. and the only one in the city that does dry cleaning. The premises occupied are 24x50, and five employes are retained, while one travels in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, Iow,. South Dakota, Wyoming. Colorado. and, in fact, all over the western country, in his interests. Their colors are warranted fast. Work of every description is done, but they make a specialty of cleaning and dyeing gentlemen's clothing and ladies' cloaks and dress goods. Mr. Hosman is a native of Koszta, Iowa, and has resided in this city since 1881. He was three years a member of the fire departments and belongs to the K. P. and Red Men lodges.

     NEBRASKA MANTEL AND CABINET WORKS, 1224 and 1228 M Street.--E. B. Applegate, president; Mrs. M. L. Applegate, secretary. These works were established and incorporated in 1888, with a stock of $5,000. They manufacture and carry an extensive line of fine wood, slate and iron mantels, art and floor tiling, do wood carving and cabinet work to order, and furnish estimates on original and special designs. A stock of mantels and other supplies are artistically arranged in a building 38x88, of which they occupy the first floor. and basement Eight experienced employes are retained. Mr. E. B. Applegate is originally from New Jersey, and has resided here since 1882. He is a doctor by profession, having graduated from the St. Joseph Hospital and Medical College in 1881. afterwards spending' several years in active practice.

     DR. J. R. HAGGARD. Rooms 24, 25 Burr Block.--Another doctor who stands high among the devotees of the profession is J. R. Haggard. He is a native of Kentucky, but his early life was spent mostly in Illinois, and in 1868 he graduated from the Rush Medical College, of Chicago. Afterwards he practiced near that city for many years. During the war he served with Co. D. 129th Illinois, and had considerable medical experience in the hospitals. In May, 1883, he located in this city, where he has met with the success and recognition due his experience and abilities. He is a member of the American and State Medical Associations. and the Lincoln Medical Society. He has been local surgeon of the G. A. R. post for the past eight years, is a Modern Woodman, A. O. U. W. and a K. T. and Shrine Mason.

     CLARKSON LAUNDRY CO., 336-840 South Eleventh Street.--This institution stands as a monument to the enterprise, industry and successful business methods. In 1890 Mr. H. B. Clarkson, a native of Troy, New York, came to Lincoln and established this enterprise, and from the day of its inception "success" has been emblazoned upon its banner inconstantly enlarging letters. With various changes and increase in capacity he continued in a rented building until the spring of 1892, when the enormous amount of business demanded more extensive quarters and enlarged facilities, have erected one of the finest equipped plants in the West. The main building is 50x90, with an engine and engine and boiler room separate. From twenty to thirty employes are retained, laundry work of every description being executed in the most satisfactory manner. With every facility known to modern inven-
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