Ice Companies Consolidate

ICE COMPANIES CONSOLIDATE

AND "THE CITY ICE COMPANY" HAS BEEN FORMED

Plants of E. V. Hangsterfer and That of Rash & Smith Have Been United.

One of the latest business ventures in this city is "The City Ice Company," which is formed by the consolidation of the two old and established ice plants of E. V. Hangsterfer and Rash & Smith. The consolidation and organization of the new company was effected Fred H. Belser, Chas. A. Ward and James R. Bach and the stock is all held by business men and capitalists of this city.

The company acquires from the former owners extensive ice houses and lands and a complete plant for harvesting, storing and distributing ice.

The object of consolidation is not to raise the price of ice (which will remain the same as before) but to give better service to the consumer at a reduced cost to the owners.

Chas. Rash, an experienced ice man, will be the superintendent of the new company, which insures that the interests of both stockholders and consumers will be carefully looked after. The company starts out with ample capital and no effort will be spared to give the very best service to the public and the company solicits the patronage of all who desire good ice and efficient service.