Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-09-17
LANCASTER WISCONSIN, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER H. 1872


to 1864, although the proprietors had
been associated together in business
some four years previous to that
date, in the sale of merchandise, and
which they continued in connection
with their banking business until
February II. Mr.. Ryland is a na~
tive of Maryland; came to this place
in 1858 and commenced his business
career as clerk in dry goods store.
The year following be was admitted
as partner in the firm of G.. W.
Ryland K Co. Mr.. Holloway came
to this country about l6 years ago,
and entered into farming pursuits; in
1850 these gentlemen associated
themselves together in business.
Mr.. Holloway represents Grant Coun-
ty in the State Senate at the present
time. The management of the instl-
tuition enjoys the utmost confidence
OF all who are acquainted with its bu-
siness transactions. 1t exercises all
the functions of National Bank ex
cept in the mere matter of the issue
of money makes collections, buys and
sells exchange,and issues sight draft 5
on all the principal cities of the
United States and Europe. They
have one of the finest bank offices in
western Wisconsin, and they are re
ceiving a fair share of the public pat
ronage.
NATHAN sCHREINER co.
Are the proprietors of the largest
dry goods,and general merchandising
establishment in Lancaster. This
house was established about IA years
ago and comprises three gentlemen
well and favorably known to the
community as among the leading
business men of the place.-Mr A
Nathan, John Schreiner and Joseph
Nathan. A. Nathan is young man
of considerable business experience {;
Mr.. Schreiner was previously engage
ed in farming pursuits, and Joseph
Nathan carried on the butchering
business for a number of years.
They also connect this latter bust
ness with the establishment at the
present time. They are heavy deal
ers in stock, and iD fact are one of
the most substantial firms in the
country. In their store they keep a
general stock of dry goods, clothing,
hats, caps, boots and shoes, and also
deal largely in groceries, liquors, etc.
This house is doing large business,
and we bespeak for them a future
even more successful than has been
the past.
F. vAN-DE-wALL
Is disciple of the Photographic art,
and has for years been laboring to
create higher standard of excel
lence in that line, and so far as the
people in this community. are con-
cerned, his efforts have been crowned
with success. His pleasant and COM
modious rooms are located on the
south side of the public square oppo-
site the Court House, where he may
at all times be found ready to greet
his friends. Mr.. V. came to Lancas-
ter in 1874 and since 1861 has been
engaged in the photograph business
Being possessed of every facility with
which to execute orders, he is pre-
pared to make all styles of pictures,
from the gem" TO the highly finish
ed Rem brandt the browning glory of
photography. He is prepared to
copy and enlarge old pictures, also to
finish with India ink or oil. Mr..
Van-De-Wall possesses true artistic
knowledge of bis profession, as is
evinced by his work, and his efforts
to improve artistic matters should
be we'll sustained by the community.
BAXTER & KINNEY
Are at the head of one of our leading
merchandising ests blishments, and
one of the oldest business houses in
Lancaster. Mr.. Baxter's first con-
nection with the establishment was
in 1860, as a Clerk, and with the ex-
ception of about two years spent in
the army, remained in that capacity
until 1865, when he was admitted as
a partner in the concern, under the
firm name of Howe & Baxter. The
present firm was organized about
three years ago, and they are doing a
leading business in their line. They
carry large and carefully selected
stock of dry goods, carpets, notions,
boots and shoes, clothing etc. They
also deal largely in country produce,
grain and wool, and having a large
ware house, it enables them to con-
duct an extensive business in that
line. Messrs Baxter & Kinney are
both young men of sterling business
qualities. well and favorably known
TO this community, and we bespeak
for them a successful future.
R. E. MURPHEY
Is Jeweler of % years experience,
and is we'll entitled TO few moments
attention. He is located on the cor
ner of Maple and Madison streets op-
posite the Phelps House, and has a
fine establishment in every respect.
Mr.. NJ. has been doing business here
eleven years, and has built up a
steady and prosperous trade. He
came here from Philadelphia, where
he had long piled the same occupa-
ton. Mr.. NJ. understands thorough
ly all the intricacies of the business
and is a practical matchmaker in
deed as well as name. He keeps a
moderate stock of everything per-
tanning to his line, and of the best
quality. In buying anything at his
store, no one in Lancaster hesitates
to take his word as to its genuine
ness and true value. fMr. Murphey
pronounces an article solid gold or
silver, a gem real, or watch per-
fectly true, there is no further ques-
ton, and time proves him correct.
A. soHMITT
Is dealer in dry goods, notions,
groceries and provisions, and is enti-
tied to few moments attention.
Mr.. S. has been established in his
present occupation about a year and
q half, and is the successor of Ry-
land and Holloway. He has been q
resident Of Grant County for the past