Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-17
The City of Wealth and Rep
resentative Business in the
County of Grant.
Thomas Mcdonald & Co.

mess establishments of this thriving
city, is that of the above firm, and it is
simply an illustration of what can and
is accomplished by the young men of
the present day-It is no longer neces-
sary for the head of prosperous con-
Germ to be bent with age. or his face
covered with whiskers, but on the con-
trary, ii is now no uncommon thing to
see at the helm of some of the most sue
cessful institutions of the land, beardless
Young men, who have clearly demon
strated their ability to successfully
conduct large financial or mercantile
establishment. The young men are
now found, besides al the head of vari-
Gus businesses, also in our council
chambers, in legislative bodies and
even in the Governors chair of num-
Der of our states, as we'll as in the halls
of Congress, where they are regarded
in the highest favor. In Lancaster
number of our prosperous business and
financial establishments, are owned and
conducted by yonng blood, who by in
Producing new methods are rapidly as
suming a commanding position in both
circles. Economy, thrift and saving
is the one great gift that stands
IRE eminently above all others, that en-
ables the poor man or woman and those
of moderate means to most surely reach
the top of the ladder that leads to the
possession of wealth, and in nothing Is
more fully illustrated than in the every
day purchases of the necessaries of life.
1t has been the policy of this enterpris-
ing house, to adhere to the old adage,
''live and let live' to the full letter,
and by so doing they are now reaping
the benefits of this liberal policy. The
remarkable growth of Lancaster il the
past few years as a mercantile center
is largely due to the enterprise and in
telhgent efforts of the men who conduct
her represent alive houses in every branch
of trade. On every side we see the col
ossal re suits of their ability and perse-
verance. In this connection it is
pleasure to record the character and
career of a thoroughly representive
Lancaster concern. We refer to the es-
adjustment of Thos. Mcdonald & Co the
successors to Mccoy q Mcdonald. This
business house is one of the largest and
best arranged in the city. They Occu-
by magnificent two story brick struct-
ure located ON Main street. All of
this space is called into use for the dis
play of their enormously large stock of
goods. which consists of q general line
of boots and shoes, gents furnishings,
cloaks, dry goods. carpets, crockerY
and groceries. To the left as you enter
is the dry good department the shelves
of which are loaded with products of
the looms from all the leading houses
throughout the land, and presided over
by competent clerks, ever ready and
willing to show their patrons the same.
In this department you can find every
thing that can be desired in goods of this
description, from the coarse toweling to
the finest of silks, as well as a full and
complete line to select from, Of prints
cotton, woolens, satins, velvets, cash
meres, ottomans etc, also hosiery,
gloves, dress trimmings, fancy articles,
laces. ribbons, embroideries, shawls and
underwear for both sexes. On the right
hand is their root and shoe department,
which will be found to coptaln line
which has been selected with rare judg
ment and good taste by the proprietors.
In this department they have gained a
reputation for the high grade and in
variable excellence of the goods hand
led, and they relax no efforts to keep
the stock complete, enabling their Gus
toners to secure every possible size and
style, made from the choicest materials,
insuring a perfect fit in any desired
kind, at prices that can not be excelled
by any other establishments the entire
city. They are the sole agents for the
celebrated Line Process shoefor the city.
This shoe has gained a reputation
from the fact of is being the only shoe
made in which the sole IS of one piece,
ensuring to the wearer a most servicable
article. They are also the sole agents
for Guthman Carpenter d Telling line
of goods, which are everywhere regard
ed with such favor, in which line they
carry both ladies and gents goods, in
all sizes shapes, and styles. hey also
carry the Richardson & Nocross shoe
which for neatness of appearance, tit
and quality, there are none better made.
In this department will also be found Il
full and complete line of all kinds Of
rubber goods. The rear of the store is
devoted to the display of their large and
we'll selected line of groceries. The
firm have always shown by the goods
carried, that they do not believe in toll
Grating cheap and adult4rated goods.
and in this they are correct, for it has
been conclusively proven time and
again that the best is the cheapest in
the end 1t is not their policy to place
any fancy priced goods in tn market,
but on the contrary their prices are as
low as the lowest. The stock ofgrocer-
les comprise the very choicest delica-
cies in fine bottled and canned goods,
including meats, fish, all kinds Of fruits
and vegetables, pickles etc. Their as
sortn ent in foreign and domestic fruits,
dried and fresh, are always the pick OF
the market. Their high grade of tea
and coffee have been selected from the
various stocks of the importers. and
embrace all the finest havors produced.
Beside .hese, all the staple articles,
such as sugar, spices, flour etc, are
fully represented. and consists of the
very hest obtainabe The upper floor
is devoted to the display Of their mus
uallv LARGE and finely arrang td asSort-