William Elsey Connelley

“ He is an artist in furniture. The making of high grade furniture has been a specialty of his for many years, and it was in 1905 that he came to Topeka and set up his establishment in that line. It is no disparagement to other similar concerns to state that his is the largest and best equipped furniture factory and retail establishment in Kansas. Karlan-made furniture has a special significance among those who demand and appreciate artistic merit. ”

“ He at once left his work and became a member of Company F of the Eighth United States Infantry. At Dacquira he had the distinction of being the second American soldier to put foot on Cuban soil in the time of war. ”