Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-06-04
A CARD.
TO my Patrons, and the Cgtjsens Of
TnDc0Ster.

-L(tUC0St6F.
Know by this card that after having labor
ed long in Lancaster to build up business
that would be remuncrative and useful to the
community in which | live; having been clear
ly identified with the growth and interests Of
Lancaster since Oct. lS45, and mechanic
since 1913, have striven to do my work hons
e5tlv, giving value received, and by patient
perseverance build up a business that would
in time place me beyond immediate want, with
ordinary economy; having given employment
| to from ) to g hands, on which from l ) to %
persons received their support, food, clothing,
| &c; having travelled all the way from the SIM
pie smith shop through four grades Of advance
whe Gcs damegg6529J956 81 tor 4o f6XYaFeatng work
Wagons, and Carriages of I'll STYLES used q,
called for IN the country Acknowledged tulll
equal to any Eastern work ir finish and dura-
bility, | now feel the impossibity Of keeping
pace with the demands for the following rea-
sons: First, a want Of railroad facilities which
in this year of Our Lord, 4. D 1874, that does
not extend to your business limits, compelling
an OUTLAY in carriage of from S400 to $500 per
annum from the great thoroughfares, railroads
and water courses, naturally is paving Just that
amount in tax for the privilege of living in a
retired, quiet town, among christian people
who have due respect for the higher law, and
are WllitUH LOT UiI 10 90 inc DtSJ LIleK can and
especially mechanic Ny idea of a mechanic
greasy though he be- is to do all work that
comes, and when no jobbing, to manufacture
anticipating the wants Of the community
and nothing short Of this could satisfy me
But have found that this policy will not do
in an inland town, from above reasons, and
that IS not all. When a surplus is mauufac~
tured over the wants Of the people, a re~shin~
ment Of that material-now made in Wagons
and Carriages-and all Of this cost comes out
Of the pocket OF the proprietor, for he has to
put his wares in competition with those in
more favored localities, on thoroughfares Of |
railroads and water ways, and all the reason |
ing that can be brought to bear cannot con |
vince some, but horse can be shod a pillow
sharpened, wagon tire mended as cheaplv in |
Lancaster as Boseobel or Dubuque. Again, |
mechanic of limited means goes into the mar
ket and buys $500 in goods, and dealer goes
with him and buys the same Amount at 20 per
cent less. The mechanic makes up his wares
and sells them at retail on six months and a
year time gets Just the same time rs the dealer
say 80 or go days, The mechanic adds high
priced labor, which is expected on Saturday
night or when called for; yet all expect to re-
ceiye from the mechanic cash for all purchases
of whatever nature. Now if he gets his goods
at wholesale, he might afford to hire money at
ten per cent. u0lI SAFES ana JOBUlHg returns
came in. made purchase not long since of
an agent Of Milwaukee house at bottom prices,
Of over $1,000 Mr. agent told me--but was
in doubt about equality of my bill, and he re-
piled. 90. Won can get them of Mr. -" But,
saws /. [ can't afford it. Yes saws he, The
ca1 sell them al the same rates, or about, to fiji
up; he buys of U.s. This means, | bought at
mechanic bottom prices, and Mr. - bought at
Fsalef. bottom prices Until the mechanic can
hang out his sign, DEALER" all laws Of trade
are antagonistic to his pursuit.
From these few facts enumerated have con
GUIDED 20 throw up the sponge on the lst of
September next, and with fine lot of Wagons
md Buggies on hand, and and a fine supply Of
first class material, which I shall continue to
make up, in the mean time will sell for strictly
cash in hand, Wagons and Buggies cheaper
han ever before offered in this market guaran~ Z
eeing the quality to be Just whati represent !
TO be. Also, 3 seats of smith tools some
TO- l wagon makers benches, large lot of r
eady made wheels, wagon lumber, &c, iron
nd carriage furnishings, such viii be left
n hand in the closing of a business like
his, will be sold either for cash ~ good pa 2
er on time. With this statement | will 9
PEACEFULLY make my bow, a mechanic of s
for all time after lst Of Septem- 9
err next d. Ii. BUDD. \
Lancaster, May %, 1874. llw4 F