Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-01-06
LANCASTER lORlLlARDS.
They Are All Iiappy--- Reasons For II DE.
picted by The Herald Reporters.
4 Coed Story.

Joy, which is doubtless owing To the
fact that they can hardly realize having
done such large business during the
past year. Walking around among our
business houses the other morning. we
We're pleased to note the usual activity
IN trade and the well filed shelves of
goods.
Howe u Baxter-the latter gentleman
beng the active member of the firm.
while the former has earned retirement
by many years of active life in trade
lie is enjoying the autumn of life con-
tentediy, possessing many friends in
this world and serene in the conscious
ness OF happiness in the next. Cant.
Baxter is good example of what a
young man of enterprise can do for
himself. Formerly clerk in the SER
vices of his present partner, he gradual
~ won his way into a full partnership
and now has the active control of wen
established business which is increasing
every year. After retiring from SER
vice in the war of the rebellion, he has
followed his present pursuit, and pc
come somewhat prominent in the politi-
cal chart OF the county. His success in
business is largely due to his integrity
ana courtesy as gentleman, united
with talent for selecting the right kind
OF goods and stock required by his GUS
toners He is a careful observer of the
market and gives his customers the BEN
eflt of it. His statesmen, Jimmy MeGon-
igal and Win Stone, can tumble down
more goods in a day and get mad less
than any two on earth. This firm is
building up good ready-made clothing
trade and endeavoring by moderate
prices to increase it. They make a
specially of crockery sets. and Just now
some fine ladies' cloaks are going cheap.
MIR. X. L. Murphey, while his business
is well tcouii6 up, it cannot be said 10
be running DOZEN. His new and well
FURNISHED jewelry reflects great credit on
his business. Mr.. Murphey and his wares
are so well known and well liked that
words are superfiuous in making bust
ness mention of him. He has been with
us nearly quarter of century-and
we know it is news to him to tell it,
and has kept the confidence and regard
OF his patrons during his entire business
career at this place.
just AS we stepped down in front OF
Jehiel Hyde's man tainted at the door
"Johier' snatched a pitcher and famed
him 10 his senses when ii was discovered
that he was unable to stand the aston
ishment which he felt at the low prices
at which Hell is selling his goods
On recovering he took out a quarter,
passed II over the counter, and went out
with his arms full Of goods. The quar-
ter was bogus and Hell devotes one
eye throughout the day entirely to
watching for this customer. while he has
the other eye on business, and does lots
OF trade with it. Next! Step right up
| gentlemen and be served.
Perk Green. next door. between hay-
ing his store so full Of notions, groceries.
&c, and his room full Of customers, can
hardly tind room 10 make change, os
which he always gives back a liberal
quantity. He says there is no help for
it, he has got to add on wing to his
house in the spring TO keep his goods off
the sidewalk We extend our sympathy.
Howe & Benedict are young and en-
terprising firm who please everybody.
They give strict attention to business,
and keeo the very best assortment and
quality of goods. They sell low because
their business is in the main cash.
John Simison keeps himself well
harnessed and at work in making and
repairing harness, &c. His outfit is
complete and includes good robes Of all
kinds, whips, &c, and deserves good
patronage.
Mr.. Lewis, dealer in general nerchan-
disc, has been successful merchant
here for twenty-five years and still oc-
cupies his brick quarters He has edu-
Gated his sons to his profession who give
him good assistance in his business. Mr..
Lewis always has and always will re-
tain good trade while he follows it.
His goods are always in demand. Mr..
Lewis is as good Republican as ever;
in fact, better.
| The large and well filled store rooms
of first class drugs, &C., kept by our
honored citizen James A. Jones, are a
pride to its owner, and to our citizens
generally. Mr.. Jones has large and
splendid class Of drugs, is fair in his
prices and maintains an establishment
that would do honor to much larger
town than this. He is careful in prepar-
ing prescriptions, is well read and
competent druggist, and enjoys large
patronage from the public. His genial
| civ oShStpASH uthbico io u IiblZsu BuucAf
him to every acquaintance while his rec
ognized public spirit in the affairs Of the
town gives him additional regard out
side of his professional career.
The branch establishment of Thomp-
son Bros. for machinery, produce, &C,
is next door west II is good business
accession TO Lancaster and we wish them
| well.
The old established harness firm of
Wedehase IL Co. are established at the
conner of the block. Mr.. Wedehase with
a good corps of assistants have well
proven their ability as adopts in tue
trade. They are well stocked with ma
terial and can supply anything in their
line at easy rates. They have earned
and enjoy successful trade.
In the grocery line, r. +. Mccoy is
doing good business. We are pleased
to note Mr. McCoy's prosperity. His
stock Of groceries is complete as it can
well be, down 70 mouse traps, which
are warranted to catch mice every night
Without fail. lie is selling groceries low
I and makes speciality of IL.
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