The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-04-29
MANITOWOC FACTORIES.

Manitowoe is slowly but surely grow
ing into the manufacturing business
The growth of its factories has been 81
steady that it has not attracted very
much attention, but they are numerous
enough and prosperous enough to justify
the statement that Manitowoc is man
ufacturing city.
The Smalley Manufacturing Co. has
grown into prominence and would do
credit to any city. 1t occupies as neat
and well arranged building as can be
found in the state, and employs over 80
men. Their manufactured articles are
sold in all the adjoining states and there
is demand for them in Kansas and Ne
braska. The business of this company
has increased so rapidly that an enlarge
ment of their present quarters is now
demanded.
Hanson's Wagon Works is growing
concern. Its growth comes from profits
in the business being added'to the capt.
tai. About Is men are employed in this
institution, which, if the growth of the
last few years is kept up, will soon have
reputation outside.
Willott's Axe Factory started out mod
estly. 1t now supplies the northern
part of Wisconsin with axes and other
edge tools. 1t is growing into public
favor and the "boys" are industriously
pushing it ever upward. 1t employs u
men.
There are three planning mills, one
owned by Ed. lander, one by Carl Fan
der and the third the property of Greve
& Falge. These manufacture a variety
of articles. The last named has within
the last year been moved to the north
side, greatly enlarged and otherwise i'm
proved. Each employs number of
men and all have all the business they
can manage.
The saw mill of Pankratz & Co., gives
employment to a number of men and
does a large business. 1t is a prosper
oIs institution and its proprietors are
growing wealthy.
The FIGURING Mills of Manitowoc are
among the finest in the state and make
Manitowoc one of the best wheat mar
kets in the state. There are three of
these, Truman & Cooper's, Schuette's
and Fliegler's.
Prochazka & Co. does an immense
amount of work. The Goodrich Co.
finds it profitable to patronize its machine
shops. The Richards Iron Works is
always busy and Dumke finds enough to
keep him constantly at work. These
three industries add considerably to the
prosperity of the city.
The Dry Dock Co. is perhaps one of
the most valued institutions of the city,
furnishing a good market for timber, and
employment to many persons. The
amount of money which it brings to the
city is considerable, which would 90
elsewhere if there was no dry dock here.
1t employs on an average about rs men.
The breweries do very large business.
Rahr Bros. employ about 40 men and
their malt house brings considerable
money to the city from other places.
The brewery of Kunz & Bleser also pro-
vides employment for a number of men,
The existence of all these institutions
is no news to the people, but their steady
growth and increasing prosperity are full
of promise of future good to the city.
The factory of Hubbard & Noble will
add one more to the manufacturing in
dustries of the place. The fact is we
have grown to be a manufacturing city
without being fully conscious of it.
AMONG the goods which have been
received at Torrison's store, the new
stock of clothing forms an important part,
where the very best goods in the very
latest styles are combined with low prices.
there it will be to everyone's advantage
to trade. An inspection of our clothing
department will convince you that moth
ing but the latest styles are to be found
there, and on inquiry as to prices will
give you to understand that they are the
lowest. Why pay large sum for a tailor
made suit when you can get the same suit
ready made for half the price? We
guarantee anyone, old or young, per-
feet fit in any style he may choose, and
we have this spring made it point to
select clothing made up in the finest
styles. Our Confirmation Suits are at
tracing general attention and young men
will do well in examining them-they
speak for themselves, and if there is any
other article of dress that you stand in
need of call at o. Torrison's store and
get it at reasonable price.
OGILVIE'S HOUSE PLANS.
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