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DEALER IN BICYCLES AND WHEEL SUPPLIES Thu hieyvlv tradv has ronvhml large and attractive propm‘tiona in Highland Park and no V‘li‘iaa'l unicorn is so wvll prepared to moot, all (lvmamls than E. H. l’urtlyL whose wheel house is headquarters for all the cyclists of the North filmre.l\[1.1’ur(lv handles sov- igral of the best known and . most satisfacfactory 7111akvs of wheels and (:arrivs an unusually full and complete line of sundries.supplivs and repairs. His shop is fitted for the prompt execution of all classes of repair work, and his handy assist mm display an unusual degree of skill. For the past four years Mr Purdv has bevn the ac- knowlvdxred lvmler of fl: 0 WlH’tl trade 111 this vicinity and is a bright, active and successful young business; man who enjoys the re Simct and Confidence of. both old and younU in this citv It should be remember ed that Mr. Purdy makes a SlK’t'ltlliy of vulcanizingr tires and he has the only facilities for this class of work l) ‘twvon Evanstou and \Vaukcgau. plTBLIC \VORKS (,‘ONTRAUTOR. Few public Works (‘untructors along the North Shurv enjoy 11 more vxtundvd ncqilnintnnvv or substantial business reputation than Mr. \V. J. (”we of Highland Park. Fur sm‘vrul yvnrs Mr. ()hm- hns dnuv n largo puriiun nf tlw publiv Work in this Vivinity. This fiu‘t is: due in his unusual fm-ilitivs. mnplo TUSIHU'CPS and tlmrnugli un- durstunding Hf :lll dvtnils of his intrimm- liusiuvss, \vliivli, in tlw lmnds uf n less Humble mun vwnld huvv nmh‘rinll)‘ sulfm'vd during the lung vunlinuvd dvprussiun. Mr. (HE-v dm'nlvs n lm'gv slmrv nf his :ittvntinn in privzm' (‘Ullll‘JH‘lS in Inna-inn wnrk nf all kinds nnd In» has been inslrlulu'n‘hd in tlw mm- sh‘ucfiun ()f H“ buildings of nude vrvv’u'd in lliis vicinity duringr ru- cc‘nl years, In lm-nl nfi'nirs Mr. ()lwv luvs taken an "olive and imâ€" Imrmnt part. ”0 is nnw svrving mu-vptnhly us nldormnn from the 4th ward and' his practical advice and suggmliuns um (if umts-riul amaistnm-v in his nsmwizm-s in tlw E. H. PURDY, W. I. OBEE. HE HIGHLAND PARK NEWS SUITES!“ SUPPLEMENT. council, and through them tu'uur tax payers. Alderumu ()hee is u large,mnpluyerof labor, n firstâ€"eluss ('itizeu and" a public Officer whose highest aim seems to he. the sub- stuntiul advancement of his home town. ' (.‘O‘AL, LUMBER AND BitiLniNo MATERIAL. : ‘ For the past ten years the, na’mc of John Middleton has been a prominent one in the commercial circles of the North Shore, and so firmly has his trade become estabâ€" lished that his present illness and cmisequent inability to give his personal attention to the Wants of his customers appear to inakelittle (lyitferenee with the Volume of business transacted. The fuel department of Mr. Middleton’s concern is under the capable and etficient direction of Mr. T. M. Clark, who is one of our best known citizens and is city collector, which important office he fills with entire satisfaction to the public. The oflice of the lumber and building material department, is under the energetic oversight of Miss Mary Midd'eton, whose services in the care of her father‘s largo interests are performed in a satisfactory and intelligent manner. Mr. Middle- ton (leals in all the best grades of coal. wood and coke, and handles every Variety of rough and dressed luniher. lmildii material and lrr h builders supplies. Mr. VVomls is one of our i‘uldvst (*itizvns mnl lmsinvss nwn. He came to Hilrhlmnl l’urk 1wvnl~y liw H‘RIS nrro \xlnn this was :1 small and ulmoxt unknown sillum- In tln- month and progivssof our bountiful town llt‘ has tukvn an active part and intorvst. Mr. Vomls is n skilled and thorough mm‘lnn iv. Hr is u rvlinblv and sulisl’m'lorx' ('urpvntvr nntl uphol- stvrvr. He has fmnltiv.‘ for all kinds of repair work nnd will promptly ('ut. sow and lay carpets. “in shop is at 315(Tz-ntrnl awn. wlwrr- you :in‘ invilml to mull. JOHN MIDDLETON, ROBERT WOODS, Dar Goons AND Gaoosaiss. It was once popularly believed that no woman could successfully conduct a mercantile business of any magnitude, but the people of Highland Park do not entertain any such idea after visiting and patronizing the extensive dry goods and grocery emporium own- ed and directed by Mrs. A. Book. This estimable lady is a trained and thorough business woman and she has for the, past seven years successfully ”met all forms of com- petition and today enjoys one of the largest business"followings on the North Shore. Her splendid double stores are filled to their utmost capacity with staple and fancy merchandise shrewdly bought and profitably sold. 011 the right is a store devoted to dry goods, notions and ladies’ wear, of which she has a splendid and up-to-date stock. The left hand store is devoted to the grocery department, and its shelves and counters are filled to their utmost capacity with the best grades and brands of groceries and provisions. The entire estab- lishment is under the watchfuleye and capable direction of Mrs. Bock, whose remarkable success it is a pleasure for'the Niéws to Cl)I'011i(_‘l(‘. MEAT MARKET. The butchers are the mission- aries of home-cmnfort and the apostles of good cheer, for upon them depends the health and hap- pinefis of all munkind. Thewitlely known and prosperous market business conducted by (u‘rieser Bros. has been established here. for seven years, and during;r that time our peuplm have learned where tn gt» fur the temleret cuts, and the must, up - to - {lute nrtiele of merit and (lelieneyenseoneed in tin. in the eurrying on ()f this flourishing business tiveemployes are required As might be expeeted this splendid market. is also hemlqunrters fur pnultry. fish. eggs mul butter of the freshest kinds. The market is hamlsmnely furnished and is: kept serupulously clean and inviting. The [irnprieturs are eupnble uml elever business men of high thml- ing in ()llI’ commercial circles. They fully deserve the tine trmle they enjny after these years ()f luml vmrk. ‘ MRS. A. BOCK, GIESER BROS.