River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-18

ly which without such an enterpris
would go elsewhere. Right here IL
us state that they buy and will pa
the highest market price for all grade
of wheat This mill is operated upo
the most liberal system, and by enter
prising liberal minded men who see
to embrace the interests of those witt
whom they are identified, as well a
to advance their own.
THE PRAIRIE MILLS.
As one of the most important ele
mentS in the industrial affairs of Riv
er Falls we allude to the establishment
bearing the above name, and under tn
management of J. ID. Putnam & Co
River Falls can justly pride herself
upon the character of her milling in
terests, but of all the numerous con
Germs located here, none are more de
serving of mention, or more worthy o.
place i'll this review than the one il
question. The Prairie Mills were or
riginally established by G. b. Cox q
| years ago, and with one exception
perhaps, is the oldest milling enter
prise in the st. Croix Valley. About
six years ago the establishment pass
ed into the han1s of he present own
ers, and since which time vast i'm
] provements have been made and nu-
| merous new features added to the con.
| Germ, until to-day the mill is as modern
| in its equipments as the latest improv-
| ed machinery can make it. Recent
! improvements have enhanced greatly
| the facilities for doing business, and
there is no mill in the northwest at
the present time, the productions of
| which bear higher reputation in the
various markets of the country. They
| have just completed new dam, which
is model of solidity, and is perhaps
without an equal, as regards the SUBJ
| stantIal manner of construction, in the
State. This mill is situated at the
head of the water-power, anu is not
only certain of one ineXhauStaIle sup
ply of water, but the improvements
are by far the best and most desirable
in the place. The mill is supplied
with three run of burhs, with capac-
ity of grinding about IS barrels of
flour per day, and the two grades
made, the. Imperial and pearl, )"
cannot be Surpassed by any mill in the
north west. In addition to the mill
proper is a large elevator, constructed
upon the most substantial principles,
and containing storage capacity for
about 10000 bushels. This building
as well us the mill is provided with
the most approved cleaning machinery
and assuring the most desirable re-
suits in the way of productions. Over
$1,000 dollars have recently been eX-
pended in repairs and improvements,
and the outfit is one of the most COM
plete and reliable i'll the north west.
An exclusively merchant business is
conducted here and under the eff
cient management of Mr.. Putnam, the
business of the establishment is con-
Stantly increasing, and the productions
continually growing in popularity.
GREENWOOD MILLS
Geo. Fortune proprietor, was built %
years ago and is a pioneer element in
River Falls industrial affairs. Mr.. F.
has been the owner of the Greenwood
for the past two years, and under his
management the establishment has
gained increased prestige and popular
ity. This is a "three run" mill, and
does exclusively custom business and
the better to facilitate business mat
tiers and embrace the conveniences for
uOlIlE UuSlutSS I1t nctS CSlCtDkloIICb
flour and feed store, where is kept a
supply of flour, also feed of every de-
scription. Mr.. Fortune is a practical
miller of 20 years experience and none
are more competent to conduct buSl-
ness of this character. He was for
merly for number of years connect
ed with the Junction Mills of this
place, and is conversant with all the
various features of the business. His
mill is thoroughly equipped with the
best machinery and the productions of
the Greenwood are unequalled by any
similar concern in this section. This
| establishment is not only popular with
| the public but is very important ele-
ment in River Falls business interests.
THE CASCADE MILLS,
VIM. Barker proprietor, is an element
| in the industrial effalrs of River Falls
worthy of leading place in this re-
view of the town. This enterprise
was inaug urated about 10 years ago land
has ever maintained a position of USE
| fulness, and supplied a want in the
| community as well as adding largely to
| the Importance of our industrial inter-
eStS. This mill was constructed eX-
pressly for custom business, is provid-
ed with four run of burhs, and equipp-
| ed throughout with the best of ma
| chinery. The mill is now operated by
Mr.. P. s. Dumont, practical and ex-
| perienced miller, and the public of
| Pierce and St. CroiX counties will teS-
| tify to the excellent qualities of the pro-
| auctions. Mr.. B. is also owner of one
| of the best water privileges on the
/ hn nf
| both branches of the kinnickinnic, and
| below the point where rocky branch
empties into the river and the right to
| flow the land to the extent of securing
| 20 feet fall Here is an excellent OPP
portunity for the investment of mod
| crate capital, as limited outlay only
is required to insure paying results
and quick returns. Mr.. Barker is an
old resident of River Falls and has
| been identified with numerous fea.
lures of improvement and is at the
present time actively concerned in the
| educational interests of the place.
None perhaps have filled a sphere of
| greater usefulness and none are more
deserving of success in the future.
| THE ESTABLISHMENT
of +. J. Burhyte should he accorded a
prominent place in this review. in as
much as it is one of the first and fore
most in public esteem, as well as in
matters of trade. There are certain
leading features in the business inter
ests of all communities, and certain
elements that lead to success, and it is
no reflection upon the various COM
mendable establishments of this VII
lage when we say that the house in
question embodies all the desirable
qualities essential to success and to
the wants and requirements of the
general public. The stock here is of a
general character, that Is, consisting
of dry goods, clothing, carpets, boots.
shoes, hats, caps, furnishing goods,
groceries, crockery,. and drugs. AT
least these are the prominent features
and all the various departments are
complete within themselves, either OF
which would make respectable show
ing in most towns of this size. MIR.
B. is the owner and occupant of large
brick store III feet in length by % in
width, two stories high with basement,
all of which space is filed to the ut
most capacity. The goods in all the
various departments are of superior
character, and as result. the better
class of patrons have been secured
The store is supplied with large
/. freight elevator, and the arrangements
and appointments bespeak experience
| ed naanapements as well as extensive