Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

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homes of our city and many hundreds
in this neighborhood tributary TO
Mineral Point are furnished in a style
far in advance Of that usually found
in like community. This is not
alone due to the fact that our people
have the means and good taste to en-
bellish their homes, but is due partly
to the fact that the people have uneX-
celled facilities to purchase the finest
furniture and household decorations.
One Of the leading furniture stores of
this section Of the state is that of A.
+. Bishop, Esq, on the corner of High
and Chestnut street The building is
25x90 feet in dimensions, and though
commodious is not large enough to
display the elegant stock carried by
Mr.. Bishop. This business was es-
tablished in 1873, under the firm name
of Bishop ~ Nancolas, This con
tinued up to 1881 when Mr.. Bishop
purchased his partners interest and
became sole proprietor. The business
has occupied different quarters, moy-
ing to larger buildings us their trade
increased. The business has been in
the present building, on this, the most
prominent and desirable corner in the
city for the past six years Mr.. Bis
hop carries an extra large and fine line
Of goods; bedroom sets in cherry, ash
walnut, oak, or maple; side boards,
extension tables, elegant rockers, din
ing chairs, writing desks, wardrobes,
center tables, fancy stands, brackets,
wash stands, book cases, hat racks,
hall racks, umbrella stands, and
cradles. If you are going to house
keeping, call on Mr.. Bishop, or If you
are keeping house call on him, he can
fit you out from attic to foundation
Stone This is one Of the biggest and
best stocked furniture stores in the west
out side Of the big cities In connec-
ton with the furniture business Mr.
Bishop conducts general undertake
ing business. In this line he has but
few equals, as he has made it a study,
for years studying under the ablest Of
teachers. He owns fine hearse and is
prepared to take charge Of the departed,
Mr. Bishop has devoted many years
to the study Of embalming and is
without doubt in this line, the peer Of
any in this section. AS a funeral con
ductor, he is careful, prompt, and in
telligent.
Mr.. Bishop was born in this city
July 9, l8l9, being now just turned
43. AS a boy he had few advantages;
being the son Of poor parents, he was
forced at an early age TO encounter
the storms Of life, and was earning his
own living at hard toll in the mines at
an age when other boys were regarded
as little more than tender children.
The success that has come TO him is
ample evidence that he is made of the
right kind Of material as his success
is due to nothing but his own in
domitable will and pluck. Mr.. Bishop
learned the trade of carpenter and
builder, at which he worked for q
number Of years, five Of which were in
partnership with Major John Clowney.
Mr.. Bishop is prominent member
of the Masonic fraternity, being at
present High Priest Of Iowa Chapter,
No. 8, r. A. NJ, in this city.
Mr.. Bishop is regarded as one Of
our leading business men, and one
whose push and energy, bringing as il
did such an abundant success in the
past is certain TO add TO MS stock Of
this worlds goods, and rake him
still more widely known in CONNER
eial circles. Mr.. Bishop is pleasant
and agreeable to do business with, and
is highly esteemed by all with whom
he comes In contact.