Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
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1866 in its present location, and its
career has been one of uubroken sue
cess, commencing with but small
means and in a most unpretentiouS
way. The firm has gained an excel
lent business and 4 first class reputa-
ton, by uutiring industry and the
preSevering application Of honorable
and straight forward business methods,
They do an extensive trade IN all
kinds of stoves, furnaces and ranges
and handle as special line the justly
celebrated Rathhone Sard Il Co.'S make
of cook and heatersS and other we'll
known makes, They also undertake
all kinds of tin, copper and sheet iron
work, roofing, guttering and general
jobbing, and stove and range repair
ing Of every description. They be.
stow their personal supervision upon
every branch Of their business and
nothing leaves their establishment
without undergoing careful scrutiny
and inspection, The work done has
gained them popularity and is invar-
lahly thorough, reliable and economic,
Their trade is steadily increasing and
is distributed throughout the city and
county The 0ttings ana arrange,
mentS Of the store are most complete,
and n heavy and new selected stock is
always carried, Besides generap
line of hardware they carry full and
complete line Of carts, light road wag-
ons and carriages of all descriptions,
They are agents for the Mccormick
Harvesting Machine Co., rs we'll as
being county agents for the Buffalo
Pitts ThreShing Machine Co. Mr.
Jenkins the senior member of this
enterprising firm was born ut Corn
wall, England in oct, -, 1924, where
the first years of his life We're spent,
coming to this county in 1871, shortly
after his arrival here he entered the
store of Edward Cornish and
served his time with him. In 1850 he
made trip to California, remaining
but one year however, upon his return
again TO this city he opened and con-
Quoted grocery business for eight
years at which time he closed out and
again went TO work mt the bench
for his former employer Mr. Edward
Cornish with whom he remained for u
period of seven years. He then, in
1866, with his present partner embarked
in their present business, and they have
been associated together ever since,
Mr.. Jenkins is u Stalwart democrat
and has been honored by his party and
fellow townsmen with number of
political Offices. He served three
terms as supervisor three terms rs
alderman and is now completing his
third term us city treasurer, showing
that he is held in high esteem and has
the confidence of the citizens Of this
thriving city
Mr.. 5. Hooking, the junior member
Of this firm, like his partner is from the
good old stock, and was born in Corn.
wall England, April Is, 1915, His
parents emigrated to America the
same year and his early education was
acquired in this city. He learned his
trade under the instruction of his
present partner, When the war brok,
out, Notwithstanding his age, being
but sixteen he entered the service
of his country and enlisted in Co. g..
18th Wis. V, |. This regiment was
one of the most active OF Wisconsin
troops and WAS engaged in the battles
Of Nicksburg, Jacksonville and others
and were in pursuit of guerillas in The
vicinity of Vicksburg and Natche2
and upon their return home were ten.
dered public reception by the Legis,
lature at Madison. After his discharge
he again enlisted, and was severely
wounded at the battle Of Atlanta
and was compelled to return home
His career as soldier has been one
which any man may be well proud Of,
AS citizen his life has been an eX.
en-, ,ary one and he has the confidence
and respect Of his fellow citizens and
is held in the highest esteem by them.
In politics he is staunch republican,
and has served as alderman of the
second ward for two terms,