The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-01-16
SOMERS

to our make up, but feel proud OF the
little, and trust to enlarge our borders
and the volume of business as the fa-
vOrable location of our town becomes
better known.
Two church church organizations are
represented. The PresUyterians have
sts their pastor Rev. Geo. j. Rea, a
young man Of excellent qualities. The
Methodist Rev. Otto Anderson, a young
man OF more than ordinary ability.
Both have good church buildings, fair
congregations and comfortable porson-
ages. The tendency of our people is
to attend and support the gospel
preaching.
The only lodge in the place is the
Modern Woodmen, which has mem-
bership OF about 80.
The first person to begin business
operations after the depot was built
was Lafayette Cook. As an old resi-
dent of the place he naturally knew
the needs anu wants OF the whole COM
munity aud embarked in the general
merchandise business in the fall of
1875. He has given satisfaction from
the start aud diversified his work as
the needs of the community required.
At present he is postmaster, and with
the NEST efficient help of his daughter
Lulu, gives the public satisfactory
service.
Ward E. Balm purchased in the fall
of 1886 the mercantile business OF A. Z.
Bishop, where by attention to business
and fair dealing he has sustained the
reputation his predecessor bore and
held the confidence of the community.
He has as complete an assortment of
general merchandise as any store in
the county. You will always find a
welcome at " Wards"
Another of our old residents and
genial personages and ranking among
the skilled WOrkmen is Niels Nelson,
who opened a blacksmith shop here in
1876. He is a native of Denmark and
refers to the fact that he spent three
years in the old country learning his
trade as a proof of his ability to turn
out first class work. He has demon
strated the fact on more than one oc-
casiOn. He is also the headquarters
for VIM. Deering Co.'s harvesting ma
chimes.
We have also an industrious citizen,
who is always found at his post of duty
in M. A. Gould, VINO opened black
smith shop few years ago. There is
nothing in the mechanical department
of his line that is left undone.
Could John Hughes look in on the
business of Henry Lytle & Sons, he
would not need to draw on his fertile
imagination to see what the business
he and his brothers began twenty years
ago has developed into. They are
Italy grinding, selling feed, -four anu
coal, and pressing lots of hay. During
the summer season they do an extern
sive agricultural implement business,
the Champion being their stock in
trade. .-e-.4,'.@ ~ II !.
Centrally located is the boot and
shoe store of M. L. Esburg, who car
lies a full up to3date line of goods. He
is ever ready to do repairing and So
Icits the trade of the community.
b. f. Yule was among the first to
make substantial improvements in
Somerst As carpenter and builder
ne has few equals. He is also the pro-
pretor OF general repair shop that
meets the appreciation OF all.
Ben SeTry, who holds several medals
as the champion fancy ice skater OF the
northwest, is by trade q mason and
finds plenty to do during the season in
his line Of work.
Elliott Cook probably buys and ships
more veal than any other man between
Chicago and Milwaukee. His territory
is constantly enlarging.
j. j. Fitzgerald is prepared TO fur
nish warm meals at all hours; also
boarding and lodging. He always
greets his friends with a friendly smile.
The science Of medicine is necessary
to a successful practice. That Somers
has in its midst q gentleman who has
mastered the science Of medicine, and
who enjoys lucrative practice is one
of the proudest facts we have to chron-
lcle. We refer to DIR. F. @. Stone
braker, u native of this county and
graduate of Rush medical college. He
located among us three Years ago and
has since been one Of orr prominent
people.
n. T. Thompson, railroad and ex-
press agent; also justice Of the peace
and agent for the Phoenix, Of Brooklyn,
and Northwestern Mutual Life Insur-
ance companies, is older than he was
when he came here some nineteen
years ago.
DR.. Van Blankenstyne, a veterinary
of Chicago, who recently located here,
is doing a good business and giving
satisfaction in his line.
Three creameries Go business at this
point with a business of about an aver
age Of 10000 pounds Of milk daily re-
ceiyed during the year.
w Z. Heidersdorf is engaged wholly
in agricultural implements and farmers
supplies He is now putting up more
Evansville wind mills than any other
agent they have. He is reliable in
every respect.
Mrs. G. r. Shepard accompanied
Mrs Otto Anderson to Madison, where
she Will remain a few weeks to rest and
recuperate.
The Woodmen give a free oyster