St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-23
MENOMONEE.
Busting City on the Red Cedar
River.

Special 10 the Globe.
HMENoMoNEE, Wis, Jan. GA three
hours ride eastward from st. Paul over the
Chicago. ST. Paul, Minneapolis O. Omaha
railway will land the traveller i'm the bustling
city of Menomonee, Wis. which Is situated
on the Red Cedar river, and is the county
seat of Dunn county, and boasts pOpuia-
ton of between five and six thousand 1t
is in the midst of a fine farming sec
ton, and is also contiguous to an
abundant supply of timber, such as
oak. elm, maple and Eastwood.
1t is the only town of any considerable size
in the county, and possesses many natural
advantages which make it desirable to the
person seeking either a home or place of
business. 1t is situated on elevated ground,
which affords
NATURAL DRAINAGE
into the river. The report of the health
officer shows only nine cases of contagious
diseases during the year just closing. Two
large and important industries are located
here-lumber and brickmaking. Memo
mOnee boasts the largest lumber
manufacturing company in the world. The
reported cut. for the season just closed. of
Knapp. Stout d Co. company is as follows:
LUMBER (feet). .............. 80, 456.S9l
shingles. .59, O36.2 50
Latn. ..'................... .2O.5 100
flckets- ..-.... ........-....-....... oOo, no
This firm enjoys a monopoly of the lum-
Der supply in this locality. 1t gives en-
ployment to small army of men and has
been the chief factor in making Menomonee
what it is.
BRICK MAKING
is already beginning to assume mammoth
proportions. There are no less than seven
separate plants in this vicinity. and the in
dustry is yet in its infancy here. The total
output for the season of 1885 is in excess
of 10, 900. 900. The clay is of superior Quail
ity and when burned is beautiful brick
red. The supply is unlimited. A grist
mill is needed. 1t is safe to say four-fifths
of all the -four consumed here is imported.
The lumber company owns a
mill which is chiefly used to
supply its own demands. A paper mill
ought to do well where straw is sold for 81
per ton, and a wood pulp mandatory
would be sure TO find ample material here.
In fact. any mandatory requiring either
hard or soft wood might count on an ample
supply for years to come. The ordinary
lines of trade are well represented. and
offer no special inducements. The city has
added to its wealth during the year about a
QUARTER OF A MILLION
dollars. Among the Improvements is a
new brick hotel, costing upwards of $50 900.
which is nearing completion, and which
will supply a long felt want. 1t will be
supplied with all the modern improvements.
and will offer to the traveller a
place of rest and refreshment. 1t
is owned by stock company.
Hines, Mo1fatt q Co. of WATERFOWL, N. Y. +.
have just completed a sytems of water
works which will sunnlv fha citv with nilre
water from the river. Two lines of rail
road accommodate shipper, and render
mail and travelling facilities frst-class. The
citizens are socially inclined and are order
loving and law-abding. In connection
with an effective police force they maintain
the peace. quiet and dignity of the city.
New corners are always welcome. With
health, happiness and the st. Paul GLOBE
here is earth's Eden.