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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
r. G. HOLLAND, V S.

Only n lew years ago the study Of tn'
diseases oil domestic animals was unheard
Oi, but with the advancement of scientific
research new field was opened for study,
and today, mary Of the brightest minds
OF this country are engaged in this pursuit
aud doing much TO alleviate the ravuges
OF disease among animals. Prominent
among this class OF professional men, ia
this section, stands DR.. r, G.. Holland who
has been practicing here for the past fOuI
years. He is regular graduate Of the
0ntario Veterinary College of Toronto
Canada and thoroughly understands The
scientific treatment Of all cases. lie has
established veterinary hospital on East
Main street where animals In need OF a
long course OF treatment are received aud
properly cared for. DR.. Holland is also
the inventor Of an improved operating
table Tor performing surgical operations
upon horses and other large animals,which
Is model of perfection. He intends 10
soon have one made for use ut the hospi.
tai as specially OF surgical work will be
made The doctors practice extends
over large territory and he is daily
called TO treat very valuable horses. The
farmer and stock raiser is fast learn
ing that II does not pay 10 have valuable
animals treated by pretenders who only
possess q meager knowledge Of the horses
anatomy and often do more harm than
good. Doctor Holland is young man
and takes pride 10 his profession. His
success has been very marked, and salts
faction is given in every case. lie is es.
peclally recommended to stockmen as Que
upon whom they may depend.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28

and honest methods has secured popular.
ity scarcely equaled, 1t not unprecedent-
ed in commercial history. Mr.. Harris
occupies room 30 x 90 feet In dimen.
sions and has always on hand large
STOCK Tor bis customers to select from.
Everything he sells, under recommend, is
guaranteed to be exactly as represented,
Upon looking oyer the stock We notice in.
ladies' fine shoes, Pingree & Smiths man.
nIaciure; also those of johnson and
Harry Gray. In mems footwear the stock
is well assorted, aud a fine line of rub
ber and felt goods is kept. Mr.. Harris
always sells at the lowest consistent prices
and is winning lois of friends by such
methods. lie has nicely fitted store and
everything therein Systematically arrang-
ed lie also does repairing and all work
entrusted 10 his charge will be promptly
and neatly done. lie employs the best
help in all departments. The ENTER
PRISE can consclrntiously recommend Mr..
Harris to its readers and we trust those
In need of footwear will call upon him.
We assure everybody kindly treatment
and iull value for every dollar they in
vest. That this popular merchant may
have continuance of his past prosperity
In the future, is our wish.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
n n FELT.

Nothing is more essential in every well
regulated town than first class drug store
and in this particular Wellington is well
supplied. Among the most prominent
drug dealers here must be mentioned our
young and enterprising fellow townsman
f. d. Felt, whose store is located at l2S
Liberty street. Mr.. Felt is registered
pharmacist and been doing business here
a,,out Ave years, He is one of those who
make special study of the details per-
tuning 10 their work and whose success is
absolutely sure. lie is well known through
on,t this section in Lorain and adjoining
cDunties as a leader in his line, MI Felt
carrles constantly IN stock alarge and wen
selected line of the very purest drugs
chemicals, patent medicines, toilet soaps
perfumes, druggists sundries, cigars phy-
''s'clans' supplies, etc. A fine soda foun-
tain also occupies position in this store
where that delicious beverage, soda water,
"a dispensed in season. Mr. Felt is manu-
Ifacturer and proprietor of very hne iine
,.oi Gavoring extracts and keeps a wagon
busy on the road selling the same. He
guarantees everything sold in this line
strictly pure and adapted to use in every
family. He also has the exclusive agency
for the renowned Perfection" dyes. These
dyes are noted everywhere for their supe-
stbrity, and are better adapted TO colorlng
all fabrics such as wcol, silk and cotton
goods than any thing now on the market
aud should be tested by those In need oil
such goods Mr.. Felt takes asrong inter
est in the future prosperity, and an active
part in every enterprise that helps to boom
dnr little city, and deserves great credit
Cor the same. That We had many more
as enterprising business men active
ly taking part 10 things social and finan-
chi Is our wish Upon such our future
financial prosperity must largely depend
apd the solidl,y of our municipal inslitu'
tiQns be credited.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
Z. WELLS & SON.

These gentlemen are conducting a neat
harness store on Liberty street. This is
one OF the oldes. business houses In the
city, the business having been established
by Z. Wells, Sr, about twenty five years
ago. He IS business man OF we'll known
ability and one of our most highly respect.
ed citizens. Z. Wells, Jr, his son, has
been member Of the firm Tor the past
fourteen years and both gentlemen are
practical workmen, thoroughly convers-
ant with all the details of their work.
They carry in stock all kinds of light aud
heavy harness, robes, whips, blankets,
trunks and valises. Repairing is also
neatly and promptly Zone. This Is one Of
our most substantial and consei yatve bust
firms and we can cheerfully recommend
II to our burner readers as one OF the best
places In this county to buy this line of
goods A trial will convince any one of
the truth Of our statements.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
,x r CHAPMAN.

honse ,ocetaS>as first class Implement
duoted by this NE s%,gechanic utreei and con con
ling an exclusive llns%eau. A store band
in large quantities can.se> cbearer Than
those handling other goods II. ,.nnnac,,on
and from this standpoint Mr. Ssann,an
can offer our farmers better bargafn> in
agricultural machinery than any one elseS
in this section. He buys everything direct
from the manufacturers and sells on the
very lowest terms, He handles the cele.
brated Superior and Buckeye" grain
drills. !Alsohe sells the "Championu reap
ers and mowers and wants to have q talk
with every person who contemplates buy
ing any machinery of this kind. He can
prove that the Champion" will verify its
claim to the name when brought into CON-
petition with other machines. The famous
"0liver Chilled Plow" is also sold, and 10
those who need q plow next season he will
please you on prices II you want the very
best. Mr. Chapman is agent for the Baker
d Starr wind engin"s and "Tiger" and
Thomas" hay rlkes and tedder. He has
been in our midst in business for the past
year and become known throughout Lo-
rain and adjoining counties as dealer in
whom reliance can be put. His ware room
is at all times filled with goods and should
be visited to be appreciated. Wagons and
buggies are sold, too, and no one can afford
to have wagon built TO order when IT can
be purchased at such low figures here. Re.
pairs Tor all kinds of fam machinery are
Kept, or will be furnished on short notice.
The ENTERPRISE extends cordial greet
ing to Mr.. Chapman and is glad Of his sue
cess.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
CHARLES l.. PYKE.

The degree Of refinement possessed by
any community is apparent from the inter.
est the people take in art music and liter.
ature, and reasoning from this standpoint
We are ahead Of most towns of our Size
No finer works Of art are displayed any.
where, In Lorain county, than at Charles
Pyke's photo studio on the north side OF
public square. Mr.. Pyke is one of our
most enterprising business men. and a
visit 10 his gallery will convince any one
thathepossesscs more than average ability
as an artist. He has recently reduced the
price of his CO binet pictures from 81 90 to
$500 for the coming thirty days, and to
every purchaser will be given chance TO
obtain life size crayon portrait free, val
ued at $500 lie also states that the pic
lures are to be the very best His rooms
are elegantly fitted up aud the light and
appurtenances are all first class. lie makes
n specially Of fine cabinet work and cray.
portraits. Do not fail to see Mr.. Pyke
when In Wellington # you need pictures.
He has had six years experience at his
profession In the best gallerirs iu Ohio,
enjoys large patronage and can please
you.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
CR LINDSLEY.

Owing 10 the great competition in every
ItaDch Of trade in all classes Of business
enterprises must be pushed in a lively
and energetic manner TO foster success
This Is true In the wagon and carriage
business as we'll as anything else. This
branch Of business has Heading represent.
alive In Wellington In the person OF G. B
Lindsley whose works are located on
Mechanic street. He has been In bus.
ihess about three years, and so judioiously
has his affairs been managed that today
MS concern ranks foremost among the
best in the country. Every job he sells Of
his own manufacture is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction. lie is whole
sle manufacturer of road carts aad road
wagons and wholesale and retail dealer
In buggies and sleighs. In the manu-
facture Of these goods nothing is used hut
che very best material and hand made
which accounts for the durability of his
work. he makes road wagon that Is
superior 10 any thing now in the market
Mr.. Lindsey, keeps one man on the road
selling goods all the time, and travels
eAars or less himself. He expects to put
90 over 1000 wagons this year. He sends
his goods to all parts Of the country from
New York to California, and has estab.
Iished q splendid trade in the South His
business Is ope Of the raost extensive in
the city and results in bringing in grea,
deal Of money from abroad. He is also
general agent in Ohio and Pennsylvania
f5r the celebrated buggies manufactured
by Ratiemsnn & Lutb, Of Cincinnati Mr..
Lindsley sells no cheap goods, Is nice
gentleman to deal with, one Of our best
busin. "a men and conducts concern We
are prcu' 9 mention.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
WILLIAM RININGER

the ENTERPRlsE desires more especial.
ly, Ia this historical review of Wellington's
interests, 10 dwell largely On those men
who have been connected with the town
longest, and who are the pioneers in trade,
so to speak. Mr. VIM. Rininger, the sub
Ject OF this sketch, has been In our midst
since 1866 and has a most creditable busl.
ness career 10 look buck oyer. Prior TO
engaging 10 business here, the gentleman
had owned a stock Of goods at Attica, O.,
since 1914, but ON account of the superior
trade advantages possessed by Wellington
he moved. His success has been largely
due to the fact that he always has been
foremost in every trade enterprise and
sells goods at rock bottom" prices. He
owns the splendid brick block occupied
by his store at the northeast corner of the
square opposite the American House, and
every dollars worth of stock Is paid for
He always pays cash for everything he
buys and is therefore able to give the ben.
eft of dscOSnts TO customers. In his
store we find large and complete line of
dry goods including prints, muslins, dress
goods, notions, ribbons, etc. He has ele.
CANT dress goods that are sold at four cents
a yard and good sheeting at five cents. A
large line of carpets and wall paper in va
rious patterns will be found here which
are sold at bargains In the boot and shoe
department, Mr. Rininger has a splendid
stock and can sell good ladies' shoe at
from $1.OO to $i25. In the grocery de-
partment is found nice stock of staple
and fancy goods sold at very reasonable
prices He is headquarters for teas and
fine drawing coffees, put up by Chase &
Sanborn of Boston. In Tin cans. He sells
a fine tea for tlfty cents pound that can
not be excelled in northern Ohio. Mr.,
Rlninger Is straightforward business
man, has never failed nor never com-
promised, makes 1t practice to
live on principle instead Of rascaliiy and
is cheerfully recommended to our readers
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
RS. HoLLENBACH.

In reviewing the industrial in
stitutions Of Wellington we desire to
call special attention to the first.class
tailoring establishment Of Mr.. r. s. Hol.
lenbacb, who IS an adept at this business.
He is one Of our most respected citizens,
has been 10 our midst for the past twenty
years and IL eminently worthy the patron
age Of the locality. lie has, in season. all
the popular styles and samples OF the
best custom made work. His trade ex-
tends among the farmers living adjacent
to Wellington and his work always gives
the best satisfaction. He aims 10 alwal S
give the best gTods for The least money
AND will guarantees Il perfect flt 10 every
case. Mr.. Hollenbuch can makea suit Of
clothes for you much cheaper than 1t can
be purchased in any city. His establish.
ment is is especially recommended TO the
people and II is 10 be hoped that his sue.
cess will continue year by year. When in
need Of clothing be sure 10 call az this
place, II will pay you to do so.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
BOWLBY.& HALL.

Tact, energy and business ability
always receive a reward In this country,
and at the present time, considering the
great amount of competition in all lines
of trade, no one can hope to meet with
any reasonable degree Of success at any
business unless they have experience and
can master the details appertaining there
TO. No branch of commerce requires more
ability TO successfully operate, than the
grocery trade and among those who lead
this line in Wellington is the firm Of
Bowlby & Hall whose store is convenient
ly located on the north side OF the square.
The firm is composed of j. II. Bowlby
and II. W. Hall, both gentlemen oil re-
cognized business ability, Their business
was started by Mr.. Bowlby aboul twenty
years ago and was conducted by him un-
til eleven years ago, when Mr.. Hall was
admitted as II partner. The partnership has
been great success and by their courteous
treatment of customers, good goods and
low prices they have hosts offriends and be
come known throughonttbis entire section.
They occupy storeroom o. feet deep and
,25 wide, completely filled with large
and finer line Of staple and fancy grocer
les, canned and bottled goods, spices,
crockery, etc. than is usually found In
places OF this size. They also handle salt,
lime and hair at lowest prices. Both
prcprietOrs are practical grocerymen and
make II point to always keep better
grade Of everything In their line than
competitors. People are finding this true,
and as a result the firm are continually ad.
ding to their large list Of customers They
roast and grind their own cotfees thus
giving customer, this article in lis full
aromatic strength and purity. Their
crackers, bread, and other bakery products
are The freshest obtainable. Thecrockery
department contains full line of earthen-
ware, glassware, chlnaware and queens
ware. Bowlby & Hairs grocery is among
the best in this section and we have no
hesitancy about recommending 1t 10 our
readers. Try II when you visit Yelling
ton and conviRce yourself Of these state
ments.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
WELLINGTON MILLING co.

One of the most noteworthy and credit
able enterprises here, is that operated by
this company. The question with The
Iousekeeper is usually, "Where can get
the best lower!' And this can be easily
Ssrved by using the celebrated fancy pat
mt -four "Van Cleef," the straight grade
Famous or the family -four Monarch
manufactured by this company. They
slsc mske another grade called "Globe.'
Thismill II one Of tie most complete in
ue United States. being fitted with the
Gill roller system aud having a capacity oil
$50 barrels day. Nov word in refer,
ailce to the wide-awake members OF the
GnnpaDy. Mr.. G. w. Horr, the president
.iS one Of Wellington'S Oldest citizens and
one Of our representative capitalists. He
has very extensive knowledge OF buSn
ess in various lines aAd besides being a
member OF the milling firm, is at the
Head OF the Wholesale cheese firm OF Horr,
Warner & CO. THE ENTERPRISE takes
pleasure IA recommending such men as
this to the public. Mr. E. A. Van cieei
is the secretary and treasurer, and Is
young man Of considerable talent as fin
ancier. lie is thoroughly conversant with
all lhe details Of the -four trade. Geo.
lambert T. the operating manager OF the
company, and superyises all the details In
the most careful ard creditable manner
". A. Putuem, operating miller, has had
Years of experience at his work and un-
derstlnds al the particulars In the manu-
ficture Of tine -four. This company
makes a specially Of turning out all the
finest high grades Of flours and their
products a,e shipped to all parts of the
United States, bringing in large sums OF
money every year. They employ twelve
men and have feed department 10 con.
nectlon. Our farmer readers should note
This, and when 10 need of something In
this line, give them call. The Wellington
Milling Company also pay the highest
cash price for all kinds of wheat and
grain. This is an establishment of which
our citizens are justly proud, and that
many others equally extensive may locate
here in the fcture is our wish.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
MRS. ED. FELr

On the east side Of public square one
door south of the American house this
lady keeps frst-class millinery store
She has in stock all the latest styles of
millinery gnods including hats, bonnets
artificial flowcrs, plumes, ribbons etc.
Mrs. Felt is closing cut her winter stock
and ladies can secure some rare bargains
in this line. 1t will pay TO examine the
stock If you contemplate buying. She
Will also soon have in large supply
oi spring goods and in season an expert
trimmer will be employed and hats and
bonnels will be trimmed after The most
approved city fashions. Mrs. Felt has
been in business here almost one year and
by honest treatment Of customers has
now a large patronage which Is constantly
ou The increase. Mrs. Fell isa cultured
and refined lady and the ENTERPRISE
unhesitatingly recommends It's readers 20
try her store for millinery goods.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
WILLIAM vIsCHER & SON.

On Liberty ST. we find large piano and
organ emporium conducted by these
gentlemen. Their establishment is one of
the largest Ia northern Ohio and has been
here for 25 years, being known
throughout Lordin and adjoining counties
as one Of the best places to procure an
organ, to be found. VIM. Vischer & Son
are wholesale and retail dealers in the
Estey organs and pianos, and the writer
was informed that the firm had sold, on an
average, one organ day, including Sun
days, for the past fifteen years The com
pany that manufacture the Estey claim
TO make and box an instrument every II
minutes Vischer & Son are pleasant and
accommodating gentlemen and occupy
four large salcsrOoms wherein their splen-
did stock is kept. They have on hand OF
the present time over 100 instruments,
They are general agents Tor about half the
State and are energetic, pushing salesmen
who are thoroughly master Of the organ
business. They guarantee every instru-
ment sold to do just US represented and the
people have found them straightforward
business men, hence The patronage receiy.
ed. THE ENTERPBIsE Is pleased 10 give
favorable mention OF this firm and conf
denlly expects TO see continuance of
thelf large business with steady increase
year by year. Visit Nischer & Son when
you think OF buying a plano or organ.
learn prices, and examine the Estey, which
Is the acknowledged besl in the woild.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
DIR. W. l.. HOLBROOK.

This gentleman Is one of the Holbrook
Bros, who located here Is years ago,
over Benedict's shoe store. He succeeds
IL. j. Holbrook and now has an Office
over Harris shoe store. There are four
Of the Holbrooks that are dentists and all
have been engaged in the business here.
They have done over $4,000 worth of
dental work for the people of Wellington
aud vicinity In the past Is years. DR..
Holbrook has made reputation for skill
ful work, inserts teeth without plates,
does porcelain and gold crown work,
makes gold plates aud is very adept at
filling teeth. He extracts teeth without
pain, employs honest methods aud does
not resort to sensational advertising. He
works for the best people and takes pride
In his profession. He Is a respected cit.
izen and worthy patronage.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
c. A. wETrRICH.

To the male porlijn Of the town moth.
Ing is so essential Ms strictly drs' class
tailoring establishment. Mr.. Wetteich
carries the largest stock Of sultings Of any
establishment here His place Of busi.
ness Is conveniently located In the Bene.
dict block near the corner of the square.
His stock includes an elegant and stylish
line oi paintings, overcoalings among other
things. He is a practical tailor and makes
special study Of the fashions every
month. He is q young man and came to
Wellington from Cleveland, some four
months ago. AT the present dma Mr..
Wettrich is closing out his winter stock
and can offer some rare bargains TO the
young men Of the vicinity. lie intends
soon to have 10 large, fine line Of spring
goods that all should examine. He also
has a laundry agency and makes a special.
" OF cleaning and repairing clothes. Mr.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
II. c. HARRIS.

The boot and shoe business comprises
quite a large portion Of the busiress inter-
ests of eur city and TO properly conduct
such an enterprise requires considerable
commercial ability. We have several well
equipped houses here engaged 10 this line
OF trade and foremost among them ranks
that conducted on Liberty street by II. c.
Harris We can measure mans energy
by his success and judging from this, We
predict for this enterprlsing young man u
brilliant future. He begun business about
seven months ago and by square dealing
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-01-28
WORKS OF TnE wEILINoToN nLAcnINE COMPANY

Weitrich has made hosts of friends here
and stands well in the community. He
commands the most stylish class Of trade
and his prices are always very reasonable.
He is reliable and will treat all in com.
mendable manner Call and see him be-
fore getting your spring suit.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-21
LOCAL BREvlTlEs.

| Mr.. L. Obermyer, chief watchman at
the Roanoke Machine Works, will
leave to-day for trip OF two weeks to
| Altoona, Pa, during which time he Will
transact some business and visit his
relatives and friends living there.
A safety plug blew out OF boiler in
the erecting shop of the Roanoke Ma
chine Works yesterday and caused
some com motion for time. When the
water and steam blew out tie noise
subsidized.
A marriage license was issued by the
clerk OF the court yesterday to w. G..
Brewer and Mrs. Henrietta Burks.
Mrs. Williams, of Altoona, Pa,
mother of Mrs. w. Il. Carr, and her
sister, Mrs. Nicodemus, of Philadelphia,
are in the city, the guests OF Mrs. Carr,
Bullitt street.
L. S. Camper left yesterday for Rad
ford on business. He may remain for
several weeks, during which time he
expects to locate there.
Misses Annie McCreary and Josephine
Rife, of Hinton, w. Va, who have teen
visiting the family of Mr.. NJ. A. Rite,
returned to their homes yesterday morn
ing.
Judge Diggs, of the corporation court
of Lynchburg, is tho city holding court
in the place of Judge Robertson, who
Ayas witness in the case of Common
wealth VS.. Martha and Jordan Taylor.
Mr.. Rush U. Derr has letter from
DIR. II. A. Sims, who moved to Chicago
some weeks ago, saying that he liked
the place very much and was building
up fine practice.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Temple, of Spen-
Ger, Mass, are stopping at Hotel Roa-
noke, guests of Jas. D. Lazell.