The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-08-09

We took the train from this place up as |
far as Wacouta, where We engaged a fisher
man to row us over to Bay City. Landing |
there we at once wendell our way to the |
residence of c. r. Tyler, ESQ.,. who, by the |
way. is postmaster and general dealer in
dry goods. groceries, notions, SC. We
found Mr.. T. and his good lady chuck full
of preparations for grand Grange ball
which was to take place on the following
Friday. We passed the night here and on
the following morning Mr.. Tyler drove us
to Ellsworth On our way we stopped at
Esdaile, a quiet, unpreten,ling little town,
hut possessing an active business. Here the
smoke and hub factory of Alley & Bechter.
Of Red Wing, is located. They employ a
large force Of men, and do a very extensive
and lucrative business. They also manu-
facture everything in the line of furniture
from broom handle to $500 parlor suit.
We also called at the store of Mcdonald &
Co., who are doing thriving business in
general merchandise. We found these gen
tlemen very pleasant and agreeable ac-
ouainrances. We were next int -oduced to
Deputy Sheriff Wescott, who seemed to be
busy with the duties of his Office. There
are also many other places of business;
among the number quite a fine drug store.
The road from this point to Ellsworth
runs through what was once heavy tim
bered tract but through the energy Of the
sturdy pioneers, it now contains many fine
farms. The crops along the entire route
bid fair to be abundant. Many Of these
farms were provided with neat and substan-
tial buildings Having arrived at the
..hub' of Peirce county. we were taken to
the Bronson House, where SANDY" catered
to the wants of the inner man in manner
: !, that indicated that he was no novice in the
i profession For an inland town, deprived
of the benefits of either rail or water navi
u cation. Ellsworth ''holds its own with 1t:
{ sister villages. We called on C. S. Dunbar
: who dispenses everything pertaining to th'
grocery trade in style that denotes thu
man of business We next called at thu
..ModeP' Drug Store of Strickland and Nc
: Cuen, who were busy compromising then
{ ..pills and powders" but not too much so t
!, give us few moments conversation Thes
gentlemen preside over a fine and neatly ar
J, ranged stock of goods. and seemed to b
well patronized. L. L. Davis, general deal
er in dry goods, notions, &C., has mn
), store and stock, and judging from first I'm
q pressions, we feel confident that those VIII
I favor him with their patronage will hav
J no cause for regret little further up tn
! street stands the Keith House, J. G. keitl
Is proprietor. This house is undergoing thor
y ough repairs, and when completed, Wi
= continue to maintain the reputation 1t ha
! 50 Justly earned. The county buildings ar
. especially worthy the attention OF tn
stranger We have scarcely ever seen IN
town the size of this their equal. We wer
invited to enter and on doing so were mad
I. acquainted with Messrs. Hans Warner
County Clerk, C A. Brown, Register {
Deeds, and Mr.. Payne, County treasurer
We passed very pleasant hour in the CON
pany Of these gentlemen, and when we too
ID our leave it was with the impression tht
i. the business affairs of the county were
to good and trustworthy hands. Directly Of
IN posite the court house is situated Wlnn
k Hotel, j. VIM, proprietor, good comfor
D: able house for the traveller, where ever
Sc luxury of the market IS served up TO su
r the most fastidious taste. Taking leave
our official friends, we next find ourselv
&c in the sanc.um of G. w. s. NJ B. KINDA
e. proprietors and publishers of the Pier
N. County Herald We found those GENT
n, men settled in a new Office with new mater
a. al where they are prepared to do anytnii
les in the line of printing from ladies' visi
n ing card to a mammoth poster. These &c
tlemen issue one of the best OF count
p weeklies, and by strict attention to buslne
it and gentlemanly department, are now rea
nd ing the laurels they have so justly earne
ug We then went to Bay City, where
nd passed the night We took dinner the I
ial lowing day with our old friend, L. u. In
etc lips, who is engaged quite extensively
I'd the manufacture cf lumber and shingl
,p- Mr.. Phillips settled here number OF yea
he ago, and erected large saw mill. which
in has managed successfully ever since fr
AR here we continued our journey down
led lake, arriving at home the following ev'
es ing. =
ire Yours, l. =.