The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-01-10
PRINCETON THURsDAY JAN 10 1896
"A GOOD SHOWING.
'rinceton's Growth and Prosper
sity for the Year Of Eighteen
Ninety-Four.

NJ Nlnety-F'Ollr.
Careful Review Shows Nearly
$4,000 Expended in Build-
ing improvements.
az hen a greater portion Of the bust
ness part OF the village was swept away
lnthe disastrous fire of January, one
year ago, there was genuine conster-
nation. When Jesmers double brick
store, the Pioneer Drug store block.
sLl1. ~; Persons store, Crawford &
5Chapman's building and Brennan &
39Ss-iialrl1mody's saloon went up in smoke,
the blackened remains presented ais
3couraging sight. The financial de-
preston was at it's lowest ebb, collec-
tons Ions were slow, losses, over ms urance
were heavy, and men were ready to
Join in the belief that such a chain Of
obstacles had presented an insurmount-
able barrier or had at best, precluded
the possibility Of rebuilding until a
dawn Of better times. Such coniec-
lures and fears were soon seen to be
nlan1afounded. In less than two weeks.
g every firm with one exception, was
looking over the ground and getting
pans and specifications for buildings
fag IN advance of the burned ones.
reparations went rapidly forward,
y brick fi' and other material were on the
grounds within a few weeks, the debris
removed and the hustle and activity
FlAlnlscldent to the erection of five large
brick structures at one time, enlivened
the scene. July 18th, Jesmer's Opera
mouse was opened and dedicated and
lby the first of August, the firms were
doing business, not at the old stand,
but in fine brick buildings, that are the
admiration and pride of Princeton's
eltlzens. Not entirely in the business
part OF the town has the work Of con-
struction been developed, but every
part Of the village has seen a material
/ growth. New dwelling houses have
D IS snppt up il North Primo eton, High-
land, or OaKdale Park has grown to Be
almost a village by itself, East Prince
ton, across Rum River, can boast of
new houses, and the central and south
ern portions have also contributed we'll
toward the general prosperity. Many
buildings have been repaired and
painted, and others commenced the
preceding year have been completed.
AS far as we have been able to CLEAN,
the following list includes the names
OF the builders Of the past year, with a
close approximate of the amount ex-
pended:
n. o. Jesmer's building, 66x75 IT,.
is solid brick, two stories,
the first floor, occupied by his general
store, which is one of the largest and
finest in this part of the State. The
upper story is we'll arranged opera
house VIII a seating capacity Of six or.
seven hdndred. The opera house was
put in by Mr.. Jesmer at the. earnest
solicitation OF the general public, as
something sadly needed. Previous to
its construction, the village was poorly
supplied with halls for holding large
meetings. The building is a great
credit to the village, and Mr.. Jesmer's
public spirited policy deserves well Of
the people,: The cost OF the building
complete with its furnishings exceeds
ten thousand dollars.
Brennan & Carmody's brick building
joins the Jesmer block on the north.
It is solid brick 22x75 it., two stories.
with a fine front, the lower story oc-
fcupied by their finely furnished saloon,
the upper floor occupied by families as
as place of residence. The building
cost them over s., 900 with it's furnish
ings.
III @. A. Jacks new drug store next
south of the Jesmer block, is neat
two story solid brick, 33x50 it., finely
finished in hard wood. The drug
store is a model one with a complete
stock and kept as neat as time, work
and patience can keep it. The upper
story contains suites Of rooms, the
front part occupied by DR.. Tarbox with
9 nicely furnished, well lighted and
we'll ventilated Office. The building is
valued at "a, 500.
e. M. Chapman's building Of solid
brick, two stories over finished base
ment, is 26x75 #. The basement in
front is occupied by Mr.. Chapman with
a first class barber shop, the first floor