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

Kackley's Department Store

(pages 12-13)

In every city there are examples of those whose special business pursuits, whose prominence in matters of public enterprise, and whose records of integrity, energy, untiring industry and grit make them objects of note. This was never more fully exemplified than in the business career of O.B. Kackley.

Twenty years ago he came to north Graham County with some $10,000. By his speculation in lands in boom times, which later depreciated in value; by his going security on notes for friends with full amounts to pay; by his energetic and enthusiastic part in the county seat fight for Hill City which cost him $1,000.00, he reduced his means to zero and began business anew eight years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Kackley started with a $20.00 stock of notions, and by their perseverance a genial manner have increased their business until today the Kackley Department Store owns a $15,000.00 stock of goods and the $6,000.00 building in which its business is carried on.

Four well stocked departments are maintained with six clerks to care for the wants of the many patrons.

Mr. and Mrs. Kackley feel assured of Graham county's growing prosperity and on the strength of this confidence have, this year, increased their stock $3,000.00. Their sales of the first four months of 1906 exceed those of 1905, $3,100.00, showing that their confidence was well placed. A deal is being closed by which their two large store rooms will be extended 25 feet.

In writing of the prosperity and success of the Kackley Department Store, the article would not be complete without mentioning, particularly, an energetic partner in the business, Mrs. N. S. Kackley who enjoys the fullest confidence and esteem of this community and has worked untiringly in the interest of the store.