Excerpt of the book "Writer and Engraver's Picture of Graham County's Progress Since Its Organization" (1906)

Kansas Title Land and Loan Company

(pages 26-27)

There is no line of business in which the public is more vitally interested than in that of real estate, loan and insurance. Such a business requires men of integrity, honesty and uprightness. They must be prompt, fair and accommodating in all their dealings.

The progress made in this, as well as in other branches of business demands that it shall be followed only by men who are reliable and who understand every detail of the work.

The real estate man who locates in a town simply because it is having a boom cannot compete with a man who has spent years in the community.

Investors insist on knowing who they are dealing with, and sellers must feel sure that they have their property in responsible hands.

In these times of many real estate transactions in Graham county, it is fitting to direct attention to the above named firm. They have a splendid knowledge of the lands, of their values, and a general stock of information concerning the growth and development of this portion of the country that is at once interesting and beneficial to those seeking homes or investment in western Kansas.

The Kansas Title Land and Loan Company has on its books 60,000 acres of farm land besides some good town properties. They are exclusive agents for the Pomeroy interests in western Kansas, which, aside from many city properties, include more than 30,000 acres of farm land. They do a heavy insurance business, representing 7 large, eastern fire, lightning and tornado companies.

Abstracts of title and all legal blanks are prepared in their offices with promptness and accuracy.

Any investment in Graham county real estate should be based first of all, on an abstract of title furnished by the Kansas Title Land and Loan Company, if the purchaser desires assurance of such a title as will enable him to know that his money is safely invested.

The officers of this company are, H. H. Barbee, president; E. V. Cumberford, vice president and treasurer; and C. A. Garrison, secretary. Mr. Garrison, a courteous and genial gentleman with his two assistants has charge of the offices.

The company, though young has made itself a prominent factor in the growth and upbuilding of our town and country, being always ready and ever anxious to promote any civic improvements.