Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-11-18

amid the rOChS duu lSiduuo Uiii ihii'
iature archipelago is formed, and here
is the formation of the water power
which is the cornerstone, if we may SC
write, of her success.
THE MILLS
for the manufacture of lumber here
erected, are among the most powerful
on the river. and the lumber manufac,
tu1ed foots up millions annually. Our
brief stay did not ,;ive us the oppor-
tunity we desired to visit all the mills
upon the river. We took few notes
however from which we condense the
following facts
ALEC. STEWARDS MILL
ranks among the best and most extern
sive, running double rotary, planning
and Single mills. This establishment
cuts 35 to 40 NJ feet In Y hours, and
Mr.. Stewart now has an area of sever
al acres piled with the manufacture of
his saws. seasoning, preparatory to
shipment by rail to the Mississippi and
western markets. We walked through
the long and seemingly interminable
tramways hedged in on either side with
towering piles of boards and planks-
a lumber city Of itself. Mr.. Stewart
has some
TEN MILLIONS OF FEET
of lumber awaiting shipment.
j. c. CLARK's MILL
contiguous is nearly of equal magni-
tude running about the same machin-
cry.
THE PLUMMER MILLS
of which there are two are doing about
the same business, and are equally
well supplied with the requisite ma
chinery facilitating the rapid manufac
ture of logs into mcrchantable COM
modities for the great lumber mar
kets.
WERHAM & KICKBUSH
are running an extensive Sash & Blind,
and Planning mill, turning out vast
amount of work
II. S. DANIELS
single mill makes shingles a speciality
and is turning out millions which find
a ready market. There are other
irst-class establishments which we fail
to make mention of which are deserv-
ing of place in this article.
THE INDUSTRIES
of Wausau separate and apart from
the lumber mills are very many and
worthy Of especial mention. Three
foundrys are in successful operation,
viz: Ely Wright's, John Frenzels,
and one other, the name of which has
escaped u.s. Mr.. Frenzel's is compari-
lively limited in its capacity but turns
out excellent work
Mr. Wrigh t' s known as the
WAUsAU IRON WORKS
is large concern and is ranked among
the best in the state. The main build
ing is $50 feet by 40 feet, including
the casting room or foundry. Besides
this there is a wing 40x40 for black
smith shop, exclusively. The works
employ from IA to 80 men according
to the pressure of work. The ma
chinery is driven by fine 30 horse
power engine of Mr.. Wright's con-
The repairing for the w.
Y. II. r. is done at the s'works" we
believe on a contract figure of $500
per month. We met Mr.. Coats for
merly connected with the G.. B. & NJ.
Roads workshop; he was just as good
looking as ever, but begrimmed by the
dust of the forge. Johnny owns a lit
tie engine of his own construction.
THE HOTELS
are among the most excellent in the
state. The "FoREsr HOUSE" kept
by c. Single the "PARADIs House.
by Mr.. Paradis, formerly one of our
townsmen, and the "WINKLEY
House. bp G. Winkley, are fine struct-
ures and credit to the city
Lack Of time prevented our looking
over the mercantile Adjustments.
We hastily looked into Mr.. Metros
sen S, French s, kickbush's, Clark &
Sweeney's Druggists, Martins, and
several other large and well equipped
all seemingly prosper
ing even though the mercantile sea is
turbulent