The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1889-03-21

since 1854 and the latter since 1851, they
are we'll known In commercial life for
their inhe1ible, integrity and business
ability and as citizens are among our
most public spirited. Mr.. Pankratz has
been chosen by his fellow men to occupy
positions requiring powers OF high order.
He was mayor for two terms and has
held besides this many other positions of
honor and trust.
T. G. SCHULTZ, dealer in Hats,
Caps and Gents Furnishing Goods,
also proprietor of Crystal Steam
Laundry.
Among the many branches of mer-
camille activity. there is none more
progressive or to which is directed
more enterprise, energy and capital,
than that represented by Mr.. Schultz.
This business is peculiarly adapted to
persons of cultivated and elegant
tastes and in the past few years 50
many novelties are constantly being
put on the market that it enables
dealers to display their talents in the
selection of. new styles. This bust
ness was opened to the public three
years ago to supply long felt want
and it has since enjoyed a permanent
and liberal patronage. The store
which has recently been fitted up for
this trade is convenient and neat and
all goods are arranged SO as to make
an inviting and attractive display
The stock which is unrivaled in quail
ity, excellence and styles, consists of
hats, caps and gents furnishings and
such other articles as are usually
found in first class store OF this kind.
The steam laundry was added to the
business two years ago at which time
it was furnished with new machinery
and appliances. All kinds Of laundry
work is done IN very satisfactory
manner.
1t is but simple justice to the
business to say that the extent and
character Of the stock affords an
ample opportunity for wide exer-
else of individual taste. Mr.. Schultz
is very active and capable business
man, whose establishment is in every
sense a permanent source of credit to
himself and the city.
PIENING & FIGHTER, dealers
in Books, Stationery, Wall paper,
Fancy Goods, etc. The demand for
intellectual food is adequately salts
fed through the efforts of the leading
dealers, prominent among whom is
the well known firm Of Piening &
Fechter This business was founded
many years ago by the father of the
present JUNIOR member Of the firm
and has passed through various firm
changes until the present co-partner-
ship was formed in 1883. From time
to time the increase of patronage and
the expansion of their trade have
necessitated an increased business ca
pacity, until now the firm occupies two
buildings, one, the sciesrOOm 22xS0
feet and the other, ware house 15x20
feet both two stories high. The store
is filled torepletion with books, station
cry, novelties, wall paper, fancy goods,
toys and many other articles which
our limited space will not permit of
The book department is
complete and includes almost all the
leading works of fiction, history, bio
graphy, science, theology, prose and
poetry, all the leading magazines
and popular periodicals as well as
the leading daily papers published in
the west. Every effort is made on the
part of the able and painstaking pro-
prietors to cater to the most elevated
and refined intellectual taste. The
wall paper trade forms an important
factor in the general aggregate
Their stock embraces all the new and
tasty patterns, which are selected from
the best products of the leading fac
tories and are of the latest and most |
design. They also deal in
al kinds of interior decorations,
shades, fixtures, etc. and are prepared |
20 contract for all kinds of work in |
elaborate wall paper, leather hang |
ngs, tapestries, etc. A large stock |
If pictures and frames are carried |
md all kinds of picture framing work
lone Each member of the firm A.
piening & Chas. F. Fechter are held |
n the highest estimation by the com
nunity for their answering honor and
terling integrity and have always
Identified themselves with any meas
ire or project conducive to the gen
raj welfare and benefit of their 1el-
ow citizens. Mr.. Piening is at present
postmaster and Mr. Fechter is promi
tent in the many social organizations
# the city.
EDWARD LANDER. Manufacturer
f and Dealer in Sash, Doors, Blinds etc.
IS source of supply for the contractors.
uilders and trade. The above named
ouse has long occupied prominent
lace, among the industrial interests and
as largely contributed to the value of
be trade of the city. The business was
in 1871 by Mr.. Edward
lander and has since been conducted
nth marked success. The works COM
rise brick building 30x60 feet with l.
Ox40, both of which are two stories high,
hese are supplied throughout with valu-
BILE improved machinery which is driven
V steam. The outfit of the works en-
race sash doors blind and interior fTr-