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

Point public is that of the above
named firm, who occupy 4 place in
the estimation of the public as being
honorable and upright men Of business.
Handling only strictly 0rSt-clasS
goods, and are prompt courteous
and thoroughly reliable, and with all
selling ut the most reasonable prices,
these gentlemen have been enabled to
secure and hold the public favor which
they deseryedly enjoy The business
premises are located on Commerce
street, ut the foot OF High, and is u
stone structure 3Oxl2O feet in dimep-
sion, and fitted up in first class and
inviting style, To the right rs you
enter is the dry goods department.,
the shelves Of which TEEN with the
products Of the looms from the lead
ing houses throughout the lard, and
presided over by competent clerks,
In this department you can find every
thing that can be desired in goods OF
this description from coarse toweling
to the finest silks, also hosiery, ladies
and gentlcmen's underwear, shawls,
cloakS, prints cotton and WOODEN
goods Of al! descriptions, boots and
shoes, hats and caps in all styles.
On tho left You will find that side
devoted to the display of full and
most complete line of staple and fancy
groceries. Their trade in this line is
one of the largest In the city, and
they do an immense business through
out the county rs we'll rs locally.
The stock carried is very large and
selected with rare Judgment and dis
elimination, and comprises fine line
Of groceries and provisions OF the
finest grade, and uneNcelled by any
similar establishment in the city, II
comprehensive assortment OF the
finest wines, liquors and cigars, is
also carried, together with some extra
special lines of flour. This enter
priSing firm has secured very high
reputation for the high grade and in
variable excellence Of their COmmud-
ities,and spare no pains or labor or
capital in maintaining the prestige
which is connected with their estab-
lishment. They have had long and
valuable experience in this business,
Mr.. George Jcuck has been I'm hon
ored citizen Of Mineral Point for more
than thirty-liye years, during which
he has for the greater part of the time,
been actively engaged in business,
and we will venture the assertion that
there is not today living within the
confines Of our thriving little city II
man who is held in higher esteem by
his fellow ownsmen than Mr. Jeuck.
He has repeatedly been called upon TO
serve his city in the various offices
which are within the gift Of its cit
liens, and he has accGptably filed
each and every trust with honor and
credit to himself and constituents.
As an illustration of his popularity
with our citizens, no more conclusive
evidence can be given than the fact
that he for twelve years, was elected
as a member of the common council
from the second ward, which together
with having been elected rs super
visor, and serving eight years in that
position; also three years as trustee
of the Iowa county insane asylum,
and for the same length of time n
member of the school board has
made career which any man may be
be justly proud Of When the war
broke out he was one of the first TO
anwer his country's call, and enlisted
in Go. |, I'd Wis. Vol. l., and was in all
the engagements in which that com
pany participated; notably which were
the battles of Antietam, GAINESVILLE,
Gettysburg and the battle Of the
Wilderness; at the latter place their
loss was heavy.
For conspicuous galIantry at the
battles Of Gettysburg and the
Wilderness he was promoted from
corporal to sergeant at the first
named battle, at which place he came
upon, and alone ca ptured eight armed
rebels. Getting bead on them, he
ordered them 10 surrander, declaring
he would shoot the first man who
raised his gun, and successfully
marched them TO camp. At the battle
Of the Wilderness he was in charge Of
the provost guard, mastering 81 men,
he drove back into line Of battle the
forces Of reJreating brigade, forcing
them TO hold the line given them.
For this action he was promoted TO a
captaincy. He was never absent a
day from his command while in the
service, and although constantly under
exposure in his various actions. was
never injured. He received his final
muster out at Madison, June 80, 1864.
Upon his return from the war
he followed the boot and shoe
business until 1869, when he en-
gagged in his present business, where
by close and strict attention TO bust
ness, he has built up the magnificent
trade he now enjoys, and justly
deserves.
Associated IN business with George
is his brother William, a very pleas
ant and courteous gentleman, who
is also looked upon as one Of Mineral
Points most embarrassing yOunp