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

Cook, who has had % years practi
| cal experience as a matchmaker anC
| jeweler, and in all kinds of watcl
work repairing or engraving their ia
| cilities are uneXeelled and especial at
tention is given to this feature of the
business. They carry good stock OF
goods tarefully selected; their prices
howeVt are low and the public oi
River Falls as well as Pierce and St
CroiX counties will find this establish.
ment very desirable trading place.
HUGH CAMERON
Is the proprietor of one of our leading
baking and confectionery establish.
ments and feature worthy of place
in this review. This enterprise was
established about three years ago,
however Mr.. G. has been a resident of
this vicinity for many years and well
and favorably known to the public.
In addition to a first-class bakery de-
partment, is a restaurant or lunch
room, where oysters, ice cream and
lunches viii be served in a manner
unexcelled. A good stock of confec-
tionary, fruits, nuts, cigars, tobacco,
&C., is carried and the establishment
has really become an indispensable
clement of our business interests.
THE MEAT MARKET
of Geo. Pratt is an indispensable ele-
ment in the business interests of RiV-
or Falls and worthy of more than a
passing notice in this connection.
This enterprise was established abont
10 years ago and as the leading repre-
sentative of its classw allude to the
establishment. Mr.. Pratt is an expe-
rienced man and during career here
of nearly 20 years has become well
and fayorably known. The appoint
ments and arrangements of his estab-
lishment are first-class. He is always
supplied with choice stock of fresh,
salt and smoked meats, also lard, tai
low, fish and vegetables. There is no
feature in the business interests of
any community of more absolute ne
cessity, and the able manner in which
this concern has been conducted has
greatly enhanced its importance.
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.
Under this head we will allude to
the popular establishment of w. j.
Johnson & Co. This enterprise under
the present management was inaugu-
rated in April last, but it has assumed
a foremost place in business matters,
and the facilities for doing business
are equal to the best. They are pos
sessed with excellent feeding facilities
and are the owners of good stock, and
suitable for all classes of pat
rons. The firm comprises w. j. John
son, and c. r. Coon, of Hudson, the
latter being the owner of a large stable
in that place; both are men of expert
ence and know and appreciate the
wants of the public. This stable is
located in the rear of the Commercial
House, and offers every desirable ia
cillty to the patrons of livery service
and to the commercial traveller, as
well as the public in general, we can
commend Mr.. johnson as a
man that will do the fair thing in all
cases.
X. L. LIEN,
Dealer in agricultural implements is
the representation of leading interests
here, and should be accorded fore
most place in this resume of our bust
ness interests. The implement trade
of the West, and especially this Sec
ton, has assumed mammoth proper
tions, and among the many really mer-
itorious implements made it is hard to
in favor of any particu-
lar machine, and the public are COM
PEELED to rely more or less upon the
Judgment and experience of the deal
er as regards those that are the most
reliable. Mr.. l.. has been identified
with the business here for the past
four years, is a thoroughly practical
man and well acquainted with the va
rious classes of machinery in use, so
that in selecting stock he has aimed to
procure none but the best and most
reliable. Some of the leading articles
handled, are the Walter A. Wood har-
vester and self binders, reapers and
the B. G. Taylor sulky rake,
the Buffalo Pitts thresher, together
with a full line of farm machinery,
extras, repairs, steam engines, includ-
ing the Carr Scott & Co. engine, one
of the best made, saw-mills, &c. Mr..
L. is also agent for the White sewing
machine. The above are only a few
of the various articles Of stock, but
StIN6 W llitllChbC w o NtAStSA1A N<AeSAHh
the character of goods sold. During
the past year Mr.. l.. has sold 20 sepa-
rators, Ia engines, Is self binders, 70
reapers and six mowers, a showing
not to be beat in the State. The ag-
cregate sales of this establishment this
season will amount to over S35, 900.
Mr.. l.. is an Industrious worker and
reliable business man, and as the rep
of the most reliable goods
made, has built up large trade and
one that will continue to increase
from year to year.
W. w. DAVIS,
Manufacturer of carriages, buggles,
wagons, sleighs, &C., claims for few
moments our attention. Mr.. Davis Is
located near the Prairie Mills, is well
equipped with buildings and the vari-
GUS conyeniences necessary for con-
Quoting a business of this character
Mr.. d. is practical man of 20 years
experience, and he turns out class OF
work that will compare in every re-
spect with that made in the best east
ern manufactures. Repairing of all
kinds is also a prominent feature, and
whether in the production of new
work or repairing the utmost rellablll-
ty is guaranteed. Specimens OF work
observed indicate that he understands
the business thoroughly, and the
writer does not hesitate to commend
the establishment to the public. This
is a worthy feature Of our industrial
interests and should be well sustained.
E. G. HOWARD
Is leading representative OF the
hardware interests of River Falls and
his establishment is worth a foremost
place in this resume of our business
interests. This house established
three and half years ago, at once as
sumed and has ever maintained fore
most place in business matters and is
in fact one of the best stocked, best
appointed hardware establishments In
Pierce county. The stock embraces
shelf and heavy hardware of every de-
scription, also complete line of
stoves and tinware. Mr.. II. is the
owner and occupant of fine brick
store 65 feet in length by % in width,
two stories high with basement, and
one of the best arranged. best appoint
ed in the place. The second floor is
occupied by the ''Press office and in
the basement is a barber shop. Mr..
Howard usually carries a stock COM
plete and reliable. Tin work of vari-
Gus kinds is an important element in
his business transactions. Good goods,
low prices, and fair and honorable
dealing is the matter here and eie-
ments that have made the establish
ment popular as trading place.
r. W. FLEMING
Dealer in dry goods, notions, clothing,