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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-23

IlOR RENT-ELEGANT THREE-sTORY
l. BRICK HOUSE, STORE and DWELLING
combined, Nos. LA and 116 north Fairfax street;
newly painted and pspored Throughout; excellent
locstion. Will rent store or dwelling separately
if $50 desired. Apply to r. W. FRENCH, AT and
419 King street. je2o tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-11-23

a TMoREs MINoE MEAT received to-day By
IA noy9 J.C. MILBURN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
OTHER CHURCHES,

The above mentioned churches are
not taken on account of any special
prominence or leading features, but
simply as an illustration of the char
acter and size of our houses of wor-
ship.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17

Mountain and Gettysburg. At GettYs-
burg they lost in killed. wounded and
missing 652 men. At the close OF the
night there remained but two officers
and two men who had not been hurt
Mr.. Book was elected Register of Deeds
for Grant County, in 1865, and was re-
elected in 1867. On the expiration of
his term OF office he compiled an abstract
OF eli lands in Grant County, and after
wards connected himself with Mr..
Schleiner in the abstract office which
they conducted until the organization
of the State Bank. Mr. Book is an
ardent Republican and was elected to
the State legislature serving during the
sessions of 1876, 1877, during which
time he was chairman of several impor-
tant committees. In all the positions OF
honor or trust held by Mr.. Book ne has
so discharged the duties as to win the
approval of all people by whom he is
held in the highest esteem, both as a
man and honOred citizen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
11R. RIcHARp NEYER. IR.

a young man whose life has been
spent in the banking business, for
which he is peculiarly fitted. Mr..
Never was born in thiscity on the 10th
OF October, 1857, and received a good
education at our public schools, which
was supplemented with a course at the
State University, at Mad son On re-
turning from the univers ty he entered
the bank as clerk, il 1873. He became
a partner in the firm of Geo W. RYland
q Co, October LIST, 1880 This partner
ship was continued till May 1st, 1887,
when Mr.. Ryland sold out his inter
ests, the firm name being changed to
Richard Meyer & Co. / he firm re-
naming the same unit the re irement
OF III hard Meyer, Sr, who sid out
his Interests to Mr. Showalter. Richard
Mes er, Jr., divides with Mr.. Showalt-r
the honors in the good name Of the
bank. He is a young msn of excellent
business habits and is thoroughly post
ed in the banking business He served
one term as alderman in the civ coun-
ell in 1885, and is a member of the
Masonic fraternity blue lodge and chap
ter. he was united in marriage to
Miss Jeanette K. Calls, the Oldest
daughter OF Gen. j B. Callis, October
10th, 1882. Two bright children, boy
and girl have blessed their union. Mr..
Meyer resides or the north side in
nj home, and is IN the enjoyment of
the good will and respect If all who
know him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
Lancaster Churches .

Seven handsome and in some cases
costly church buildings give evidence of
the character of our people. and justly
entitle us to be known as a city of
churches. Lancaster has one church
building for every 2S0 of its people, and
the combined capacity of her houses of
worship is sufficient to hold the entire
population of the city twice over. The
three largest being the Methodist Epis-
copal, First Congregational and ST
Clemens Catholic church, all three of
which are handsome brick structures.
The largest church building in the city is
ST. CLEMENTS CATHOLIC.
on the corner of Jefferson and Cherry
streets, This building is large hand
some brick edihce and was erected in
1886 mt cost of little over $4,000 1t
has seating capacity of five hundred
and is nicely furnished throughout.
The membership of ST. Clemens number
one hundred families. The church is in
a fourishiug condition without dollar
of debt. In connection with the church
is large brick parochial school build
ing erected in 1889, under the super
vision of the Rev Father Il. Niehaus,
the able pastor now in charge. This
school building cost $4,000 and is under
the care of the Sisters of st. Francis, of
Milwaukee About seventy pupils are
enrolled under the careful charge of
Sister Mechaelis and Sister Benedicta,
the school is tlourishing and the small
debt will soon be wiped out.
REV. FATHER NIEuAUs
who is in charge OF St Clemens is a
native Of Germany. having been born
in the province Of Wtslhphalia, July 10
1860. When twelve years Of age he
came to America along with his parents
locating first ut Quincy Illinois where
he attended the schools of that city
afterwards, receiving private iustruc-
tions for period of three years. after
which he entered St. Francis college at
/ Milwaukee, from which he graduated
/ with high houorS in 1884. After gradu-
ating he remained for one year as a
teacher in thAt college. In1SS5 me vas
transferred to ST. JoSeph's church in
Milwaukee rs assistant, at which place
| he remained three years, being trans
ferred in May, 1883. to Lancaster.
Since which time he has been in charge
of ST. Clements church here Father
] Niehaus is young man of scholarly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
Banks and
Banking.
Our Solid Financial Institu-
tons, backed by Unlimited
Capital.
Sketches Of the Gentlemen in
Charge.

Solid as the foundations of the pic
turesque mour ds Of Grant County are
the banks f Lancaster. No tidal wave
OF speculation or financial unrest can
shsGe them. They have borne the bat
tie for quarter OF a C injury and more
without suspicion attaching t. them
for an hour. Their funds are all safely
invested, and that the confidence of the
people repOs- N them, IS evidenced by
the large depOs IS they. hold. Our
banks are pro, idrd with the m st effec-
tive Improvements for the safety of
their funds. he skill-d burglar and
the fire tiend cannot enter therein
Below is found reliable information
each of the financial institu-
lions of orr city
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
Schools and
Churches.
Excellent Public Schools, Fine
Buildings, and Able Corps
Of Teachers.
Handsome Places for Divine
Service, not Excelled in any
City of its size.
Public Schools.

In nations where the right to rule is
a family prerogative. and where Zines
of caste are measured and drawn, not
with reference to individual worth, but
by reason of birth, and where the toll
ing masses, or as our immortal Lincoln
designated them Goods people," are
left without hope for advancement,
there is not the incentive 70 education
as with US. In free America where
each man is his fellows equal and to
whom all avenues of life are open, there
is reason why all should seek to improve
the mind so as TO. fit them for duties in
life Americans are called upon to fill.
In our count-y.we are a government of
the people, for the people and by the
people. The destinies Of our coun try
are in highlands of the people, an d it is
necessary that we should be an ntelli-
gent race. This is why our present
system of public education has been
received so warmly and so carefully
guarded as it has been in the past by
all The ragged son Of our lowliest
citizen may be called upon to sit in the
presidential clair as he has been in the
past. For this reason the education of
our youth is an important one. There
is no agency better qualified to fit out
our people foI the duties of American
than our public schools and
there are no schools anywhere of a
higher grade of efficiency than the ex-
ceient public schools of Lancaster.
The schools are two in number, che
being primary department, the other
being the advanced grades and the
High school. These buildings are both
located on Jackson street and have az
present an rollment of 500 scholars of
which. 200 are in the primary depa TT
ment.
The schools of this city are in charge
of Prof Harper as principal, assisted by
Miss Kleinpell, of Madison, as 1st assis.
tant principal; and Miss Huntington. of
Platteville, 2nd assistant. The Gram
mar department is presided over by
Miss Finn, of Patch Grove, while the
second intermediate department is
looked after by Miss Rothschild of this
city. Miss Buchner, also of Lancaster,
is in charge of the first intermediate de-
partment. The primary department is
divided into two rooms, the second pri-
mary being under the care of Miss
of this city; Miss Harrison
of Hazel Grove, presiding over the
young in the first department.
The scools are under the control of a
school board, composed of well known
who leave nothing undone to
promote the efficiency of the schools.
The board IS as below: Jno F. Lewis,
DR. Hassell and David Schreiner. The
care taken by the board in its selection
of principal and teachers, and the
watchful supervision given the schools
at all times has resulted in the bringing
and keeping of our schools at very
high grade of efficiency. so much so
that Lancaster public schools are wide.
ly known throughout the state, ranking
as the very best in Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
THE BAPTISTs

are represented here BY large congre-
CATION worshiping in handsome
church ON Madison street Though 1T
present without a pastor though ser
vices are held by Rev. who
nrraches herr cYerY other Sahhath.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

on the corner of Jefferson and Walnut
streets. is one of the largest and most
influential churches in this county. Its
congregation is large and representa-
tive. Rev. DR.. Thrall is the rector in
charge and is regarded as an able and
nleAsinr minister.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
State Bank.

Lancaster never feels the pinch of
panic. The troubles of the world of
finance leave her with a bosom still I'M
rutfied, and it is safe to say that much
of this magnificent showing is due to
the stable character of her bonks
They stand as monuments of fidelity,
built in enduring marble; they are tow
ers of strength, IN them the community
may safely rely and to them the people
turn in time of need and find financial
comfort. Occupying a very leading pos
ition among the banks of this part of the
state, is the State Bank of Grant County,
The bank was established October 1st,
1888, with a capital of $50, 900 and from
the day its doors were thro Wn open for
business it has found favor with the peo-
pie who recognize in it one of our
safest and solidest of banking institu-
tons. The State Bank occupies quar-
tiers in a handsome red brick building
on the east side of Monroe street facing
the court louise. The interior is nicely
fitted up making it one of the handsome
est bank interiors in southwest Wiscon-
sin. The huge vaults are massive
affairs provided with time locks and are
secure against the most destructive fire
or skillful burglar. This institution
does a general banking business, and
deals in real estate and farm loans. Its
business is conducted on conservative
lines and no promise of large gains can
induce it to become party to any VEN
ture Of tricky or speculative venture.
These well known methods of the bank
have won the entire confidence of all
classes who have found it the safest of
repositories. The ample capital of the
State Bank permits of an extremely
large volume of business which has been
bestowed upon it since its foundation, a
business that is constantly widening
and growing in all directions, as will
be seen by the following statement:
STATE BANK OF
LANCASTER, GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
STATEMENT AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
DECEMBER s, 1891
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
Richard Meyer & Co.

NUMBERED among tie solid financial
Institutions of this city, is the time tried
banking firm of Richard Never & Co.
occupying handsome quarters in the
fine brick building on the northwest
corner of Main and Monroe streets.
the most commanding corner in the
city. The banking firm of Richard
Meyer IL Co, as at present, Is the out
growth of the Oldest and first banking
Institution in this city This bank has
a capital OF $4,000 and enjoys a good
patronage, as will be seen bytt sworn
statement published IN this paper,
showing the md ton of the bank at
the close business NOyemt err 30, 1891.
The present firm of Richard Never
IL Co was organized October 1st 1889.
The owners OF the bank are r. b. Sho-
walter aud Richard Meyer, j.. No
bank in southwest Wisconsin COM
mands in a hIghe, degree the confidence
of the people, its depositors come from
all ranks. The wealthy competitions
and merchants and the thrifty farmer
and frugal a tlsan alike, tntrust their
funds to its care The men at the helm
are known to be straight forward bust
ness men, and the constant expansion
OF business doie, is evidence that the
people regard It as one If the b4st. A
glance at the figures given below, is
proof that our people are not only a
saving peODle, bat have placed in the
hands of tins bank much If their accu-
mutations
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
BANK OF
RICHARD MEYER & co.

Richard Meyer IL, one of the firm Of Richard
Meyer ~ o., do solemnly swear that the above
statement is a true and correct sta ement of the
condition Of our bank at the close OF business,
November 30, 1891, to the BEST of my knowledge
and belief RICHARD MEYER, Jr.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 4th day
of December, 1891. DoRA WATKINS
Notary Public.
This report as will be St en-. shows
that our people have deposited with
them the sum otSl95, 570.76. This vast
sum is not only str ning show ne OF
the general pr 'sperity prevailing n our
city, but illu- trates confidence in cur
banking ius buttons. This bank does
a legitimate banking business, and
deals in real-estale and farm loans.
Their business is stric IL conservative
and anything of a speculative nature IS
never handled. THIS bauk is ovded
with one OF the best safes mad Ii is
made by ID ebold and Co. md i provi-
ded with me locks and he eel brated
Burton ~ Harris au ON ttc lock his
latest nvenuon IN he way of burglar
proof lock This bank and lls proprie-
tors have always been Identified with the
welfare of the city and careful of the
general good. Their inye tments are
All UESi-CldSS duu prone Die.
Honorable K. b. Showalter one of the
proprletors, has been a resid mt OF Ian
caster since 1850. He is native of
Penl>ylvanl8 and was born n tayette
County that state in 1912. Hereceived
a common school education in this
county. After leaving school he en-
barked in the mining business in this
vicinity, which he continued 10 follow
for per cd of fifteen years In 1872
Mr. Showalter was apo nted by the
County Board. Superintendent OF the
County Institutions located at this
place, which position he held continuous
" for fifteen years. he was elected to
the State legI latutc on the Republ can
ticket in 1886 and was reelected in
1888, serv NC the 1.-TWO terms OF 'S7-SS,
50 and 80. During his term in the
legislature he was cha rman of the
JOINT Committee on Charitable and
/ Penal In titutons, and was a member
of the committee on State affairs For
/ the past thu ee years he has been a men,
Der of the County Boa,d, and is the
present chairman OF that body, having
been elected at their re ent meeting.
! He has filled the Office of Mayor OF
Lancaster two terms, and has been
+ ever act We IN prom citing the good name
OF the CITY, Mr.. Showalter during the
4 late Wat was one OF the boys in blue
from old G, ant County he enl sted at
Beetown il 1864. 90. G., md VISION
sin I ayalry. 4 was " tn his regiment
unit the close of the w,r, and took
part in all the battles and engagements
,~.. I. . -. I
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN.

Rev. J. A. Ringold is the able pastor
OF this church and is popular with the
congregation. They have a fine church
building and are in a tlour;shing eondi-
ton.
Our space forbids more lengthy
notice Of our churches much as we
would like it, Yet enough has been
said to convince anyone that Lancaster
is in reality City of churches. all of
which are attended by a deyout and
God fearing people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17

The personnel of the bank COM
prises the names of some of our
leading and wealthiest people. The
president is Mr.. John Schreiner, a gem
tleman of large wealth, at present the
leading merchant of this city, whose
business interests and sketch of his life
Will be found complete in another part
of this paper The vice president is
the Hon. Geo. w. Ryland, an able finan-
cier and popular gentleman, who has
occupied positions of high honor and
trust in the affairs OF state. The
directors are capitalists and men Of
standing as follows: John Schreiner,
Geo. W. Ryland, G. FL. Baxter, Joseph
Nathan and the Hon. Joseph Book.
The able cashier of the bank is the last
named gentleman on the list of direc-
tors, MIR. Joseph Book, who has held
that responsible position since the date
of organization. Mr.. Book is gentle
man fully equipped by education and
training for the duties devolving upon
him, He is careful and obiging gem
tleman, and has many friends not only
in banking but in social circles as we'll
Mr.. Book was born in the province of
Alsace, at that time a part of France
but now a portion of the German EN-
pire. His early years were spent in his
native country in which he received an
excellent collegiate education. He
came to America in the spring of 1857,
locating at 81. Louis until the fall of
that year when he came to Lancaster,
since which time he has been a contin-
uous resident with the exception of the
years speJt in the army during the late
rebellion. On coming to Lancaster he
entered commercial life in the capacity
of clerk for four years When the call
for troops was issued he was one of the
first TO enlist in the first company raised
here. He enlisted in Co. c. End Wis
consin Init, at this place April 10,
1861. and was mustered out at Madison,
July. 1864, having spent three years
aud three months in active service.
The readiness of the men of Grant
County to enlist in defense of the stars
and stripes is seen when it is known
that Co. c. was organized and on
its way to the front within one week
after Fort Sumter had been fired on.
The Second Wisconsin was the first
body of three year men to reach Wash
ington city. Ii took part in the battles
Of Bull Run, Manassas, Gainesville,
where the brigade gained the title Of
the Iron Brigade Al this battle Mr..
Book was wounded in both thighs but
remained with his regiment They
fought in the battles of Antietam, South
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-09
Ube Reflector.
THURSDAY. APRIL 9. 1891.
ABOUT PEOPLE.

H. Springer, of Dillon, was in the
city on business.
C. c. Paxon, of Manchester, was a
REFLECTOR caller.
Homer Kennel, Concordia, and n.
WilIvt, Hutchinson, spent the night in
town.
G. G. Glllett was up from WOodbine
and took home with him a handsome
upright piano from BroughtOn Bros.
P. F. Hefner, of the Cumberland
Valley railroad, will be in the city soon
to arrange big excursion to the Dunk
ard meeting to be held near Hagers-
town, Pa.
Rev. A. COpenhaver and wife, for
merly of York, Pa, have taken up
their residence i'll the city. Rev. Cop
enhaver has many investments in this
vicinity and he has moved here to look
after them. The sons, Will and John,
formerly lived here. At present Mr..
and Mrs. C. are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Zahner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-09
STORY OF TIE BALLOTS
CITY ELECTION RESULTS CARE.
FULLY SUMMARIZED.
Matteson Wins the Mayorship-The
Vote on Councilmen Somewhat
Mixed-A Large Number of Women
Voted-Detailed Figures.

The election which was so fercely
fought yesterday by the various candi-
dates resulted in victory for the Mat
teson ring which will continue to hold
down the neutrality-suspicious. for the en-
suing two years. The wholesale use
of patronage mot to use any more
severe term was too powerful for Mr..
Brady and his friends to get over.
Then the backing of the alliance and
the howl of reputation to which
the Matteson party was pledged in
fiuenced large class of citizens whose
financial standing is low but whose
votes count as much as anyone.
In addition to Messrs. Matteson and
Hallam who were reelected, Thomas
Kirby was chosen councilman in the
Third ward and w. r. Dunlap for the
long term in the Fourth.
The opposition elected W. G. COwles
as councilman in the Second and V. B.
Cosad in the Fourth. Both gentlemen
will bring a business experience to the
council that will be for the city's good.
They are progressive citizens, heavy
taxpayers and believe in running the
city in business-like manner.
Gid Folk, councilman in the First
ward, G. A. Hodge, treasurer of school
board and F. V. Close, school board
member, Fourth ward, were reelected
without opposition. All are good men
for the places. Samuel Lands was
elected without opposition in the at
tached territory. Few votes were cast.
The board of education has two
other members reelected, P. J. Stod-
dard in the Third and A. s. Davidson
in the First. George Merrill in the
Second is new member and being a
careful and well informed gentleman
will add strength to the board.
w. W. Wilson, the new police Judge,
is young man who has grown up in
Abilene and his large majority shows
his abundant popularity.
J.P. Quinn AMI H. E. Seeds as
justices of the peace were the best pos
sible selections. Mr.. Quinn has long
held the Office and mas made one of the
best officers the city has ever had. Mr..
Seeds is eminently worthy and will
made a good record. R. A. Brown and
VIM. Appleman are reelected as con-
stables, sufficient evidence of their sat
isfactory work in the past.
The women were out in full force,
their vote being the largest in the his
tory of the city. Their ballots were
divided on the various candidates in
almost exactly the same ratio as those
of the men, though in some close
contests they undoubtedly cast the
deciding votes.
For some reason there was little re-
joicing over the result last night and
the returns being all in by IL O'Clock
the streets were thence forward de-
serted.
1 nh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-09
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The announcement of Mr.. j. A.
Graves who succeeds G. A. Jackson in
the real estate and insurance business
will be seen elsewhere. Mr.. Graves is
one of Abilene's finest and most trust
worthy young men and all patrons of
bis Office will find him well deserving
of confidence. He has a thorough
familiarity with real estate in this
vicinity and represents first class insur-
ance companies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-09
Plow Shoes! Plow
Shoes! at the Bee
Hive
Card of Thanks,


To the kind friends who so kindly
assisted US in our late bereavement
We hereby express our sincere graft
tude. God will reward them.
j, H. BRADY,
NJ. H. BERT,
RICHARD WARIMG,
H. L. HUMPHREY,
S. A. COOPER,
F. ], MURPHEY,
R. F. Russell,
w. T. DAVIDSON,
j. p. POWELL,
GEO. DEBEAUNIoNT,
W. STANFORTH,
L. H. FAULKNER,
GEO. NILES.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-09

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