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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08

ers and jobbers of the Victor and
Edison records, having a stock of
:, ZOO to select from.
In stringed instruments they have
every known kind with all attach
ments and repairs.
They also have the most complete
and well selected stock of sheet
music in Central und Northern Wis
cousin, and in this line they Do II.
enormous business.
Mr.. E. NJ. James has consistently
contributed to the utmost in foster
ing and lending encouragement to
the artistic taste of this community
and under all circumstances has
done his part to make this a must
cal center. He has been long iden-
titled with musical merchandise and
has acquired a reputation in our
city for fair dealing. He is COM
petent Judge of what is best in the
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from tia2e to time, installing the
most MODEM labor saving machines.
until now they can boast of one of
the most completely equipped flour
ing mills in the country. Their
leading brand of -four is Pearl
Patent" although they manufacture
many other celebrated brands.
They have recently completed 4 100
Boi. corn mill where they manufac-
ture all kinds of kiln dried corn
goods, including brewers meal, corn
hour, grlts, etc, as we'll rs Farina.
and Cream of Wheat breakfast
foods. Their productions are sold
throughout the eastern half of the
United States. In the manufacture
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mems clothing, as well as household
furnishings. Their dry cleaning makes
the fabric look like new and does not
shrink or take the shape out of the fin
est garments. 1t also takes the dirt out
of Innings and saves the expense of large
laundry bills. No suit is too soiled to
be cleaned successfully. They have a
French dry cleaning process for ladies'
gowns and silk waists which does not
injure the finest fabrics o. change the
color. They guarantee all dyed work
to he satisfactory and not to crock. All
clothes are cleaned before they are
dyed, saving this trouble for the owner.
Mems suits are pressed three times a
month for one dollar.
Mr.. Wood would be pleased to give
you his price list and will have goods
called for and delivered promptly
Phone 1888.
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locating in this city. This is one of
the most popular houses of its kind
in northern Wisconsin as is evidenced
by the large trade handled. The
goods are bought in large quantities
and Mr.. Barwig is in position to
compete with all legimate competi-
ton. His trade extends through
out Wisconsin and Northern Michi-
gan and is of large proportions, the
services of four travelling statesmen
being in constant demand in calling
on the trade.
Those who appreciate absolutely
pure goods can always rely upon
any article purchased from this firm.
1t requires large floor space for
the storage of his goods aud strictly
a wholesale business is carried on.
Mr.. Barwig personally supervises
all the details OF his large business
and to this fact is chiefly due his
success. He stands high in the
business and commercial world The
Offices and store rooms are located
at POI Washington street. Long
distance Phone No. 1924.
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are of the highest standard and
the general high character of the
house has resulted in giving them a
splendid, ever growing patronage.
They operate two factories at this
place, both of which are equipped
with the most modern labor saving
machinery, and from 800 to 900 men
are employed the year around, all
of whom receive good wages. In
their factories they utilize about five
acres of floor space and many acres
of ground for the storage of their
lumber. Much of the lumber used
in the manufacture of their pro
ducts is obtained from the surround
ing country although great quaint
ties are shipped in from the South
west. They consume millions of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08
Northern Milling Co.

Standing high among the largest
and most prosperous milling COM
panies of the state, and being gen
orally recognized as good business
missionary, the Northern Milling
Co. is one of Wausau's best adver-
tisements, and IS a noteworthy fac
tor in this great Wisconsin industry.
The present firm, which includes
Paul Gebert, Pres; G. G.. Kruger,
ice-Pres., and c. Fl. Hooker, Sec.
and Treas, incorporated and took
possession of the business in June,
1907. The company is capitalized
at $35, 900 and since that time, inn
provements have been made, which
make it one of the best equipped
mills in the state. They have an
output of 80 barrels per day. Blue
Ribbon" and 'sPure Quality" are
the leading brands produced, and
they have been praised wherever
they have been introduced, and
these with other brands of their
manufacture are popular in all
parts of the territory covered.
This company has won class and
volume of trade which will render
it necessary to increase their capa,;
ity before many moons, and thus
furnish the local newspapers anoth-
er item concerning the rapid growth
of Wausau's industries.
This company makes a speciality
of farmers custom grinding and
pays the highest market cash price
for grain.
Aside from flour and grain, they
deal extensively in hay, potatoes,
wool, peas, beans, seeds, etc.
The officers are all energetic bus
mess men, which is evidenced by
the splendid condition in which the
plant is kept and the modern meth
DDS used throughout the entire
establishment.
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Wisconsin Steam Dye and Clean
inq Works.
113 SCOTT STREET.

Among the industries of the city none
are more worthy of mention in this edi-
ton than the Wisconsin Steam Dye and
Cleaning Works which is conducted by
Ill. j. Wood. The plant is up-to date in
every particular, having all the i'm
proved machinery for dyeing and clean
ing purposes, and work is done in
superior manner without injury to the
garments Everything is turned out in
a most artistic manner and the charges
are most reasonable.
Work is called for and delivered and
in addition to y large local patronage
they do an extensive out of town bust
ness, receiving work from throughout
the northern part of Wisconsin, this be-
ing the only establishment of its kind
IN this part Of the state.
Mr.. Wood took possession of the bus
mess last May and thoroughly
TO the management of the
same, while he employs three expert
dyers, who were formerly with the
Pietsch Dye House of Milwaukee. He
also employs five girls as assistants and
I prepared to dye and clean ladies' or
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Cash Livery and Boarding Stable
MORGAN BROS, PRoPRIEToRs.

This livery and boarding stable
is one of the largest and best in the
city and is located at 402 Second
street.
Morgan Bros. have been engaged
in the livery business in Wausau for
the past eleven years and have
gained large patronage.
Their stable is a very spacious
one, being first class in every par
ticular, and will accommodate about
40 head of horses. The barn is
equipped with both box and single
stalls and the place is as comfort
able and clean as competent help
can make it. Their own stock con
sists of very valuable horses for rid
ing and driving, with buggies and
carriages in keeping with the live
stock. No livery stable in this
part of the country sends out hand
somer or more serviceable rigs, and
consequently Morgan Bros. receive
a large share of the city's business.
In addition they keep a cab line
ard in every department their bust
ness is splendidly arranged to cater
to the public needs.
Morgan Bros. have been in bust
ness in Wausau longer than any
other firm in this line, and are both
progressive business men and per-
sonally supervise all details of the
business and see that the wants of
their patrons receive prompt atten-
ton. They own the property on
which their stable is located.
Give them atrial if you have not
already done so, and you will be sat
istied. Telephone 1866 and calls will
be answered promptly, day or night.
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stocked with scenery which IS modern
and up TO date, having a stage
40x70 feet. The theatre proper is
most beautiful in all its appoint
ments, having recently been thor
oughly remodeled and redecorated
and the seating capacity increased.
There are 8 private boxes, and a
well appointed ladies retiring room
and the theater is lighted by both
gas and electricity. The theatre
furnishes its own orchestra Of ten
pieces, all of the members being
very proficient and are a credit to
this institution.
The coming summer, Mr.. Cone
expects to add a second balcony
which will seat perhaps 800 people,
and this will greatly enhance the
receipts at the box Office.
A feature that is becoming very
popular with theatre goers is the
moving picture entertainments and
band concerts which are given each
evening, except when the house is
used by a travelling organization.
They also have Saturday and Sun
day matinees
Some of the attractions booked
for the present season include ''The
Yankee Regent, Mable Hite in "A
Knight for a Day, 'Toyland,
Flower OF the Ranch, The Time,
the Place and the Girl. Coming
Thru the Rye" and Mildred Hol-
land
Mr.. Cone has managed this the
atre since it was opened in 1900 and
IS deserving of much credit for the
in which he has always con-
Quoted its affairs.
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except in the methods incidental to
development and progress, and it
now, as in the past, enjoys the
fullest measure of public confidence.
The officers of the present COM
pany are Geo. NJ. Curtis, Pres,
of Clinton, Ia; S. M. Yale, Vice
Pres, of Minneapolis, Mimi; G. S.
Curtis, Sec. and Treas, and W. E.
Curtis, Asst. Sec. and Treas, of this
city. The main office is located in
Wausau, and they have branch
warehouses and Offices in Minneapo-
lis, Milwaukee, Pittsburg and Chi
cago.
This company has been one of
Wausau's best advertisements and
the city feels justly proud in its
possession.
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B. j. Hett.
PLUMBING AND HEATING.

For methods scientific and modern
the plumbing, steam and gas fitting
establishments of B. ]. Hett should
be consulted. 1t is located at No.
ia Scott street, the shop being a
spacious one and well equipped with
modern devices and tools for the
proper handling of their work.
Mr.. Hett himself is an expert in
his line, putting into practical use
the theories that have been proven
successful. He employs from
seven to nine men, who, like him
self are practical plumbers, steam
and gas filters. During the seven
years that the business has been in
operation it has rapidly increased
the extent of its patronage.
The display of sanitary plumbing
fixtures is an excellent one, includ-
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OF their goods they use principally
Minnesota and Dakota grain.
They operate twenty-seven ware
houses and elevators in Wisconsin
of their own besides about 10 owned
by independent shippers and have
their main Office in this city. They
also handle hay, potatoes, peas,
beans, seeds etc.
The officers of this company are
II. E. McEachron, Pres; Geo.
Pfeiffer, Vice Pres, and Chas.
Dodge, Sec'y, and it is to such
institutions as this that Wausau
ewes her present greatness and looks
to Tor her future prosperity.
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ca, Indianapolis, Georgia Home, and
Michigan F. d NJ,
By the careful and prompt man
ner in which the business has been
conducted, giving special attention
to details, this agency ranks among
the leading ones of the state. The
companies represented are well
known for the prompt payment of
just losses without litigation.
This firm is composed of E. c..
Zimmerman, A. H. Zimmerman and
J. A. Rowley who took charge of the
agency last February, the agency
having been originally established
in 1875 by HI. Z. Wheeler.
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KretIow & Lamont.
REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AND ABB
STRACTS.

REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AND ABB
sTRACTs.
No class of business men are do
ing more to advance the interests
of Wausau than those engaged in
the real estate business. Perhaps
no firm in the city occupies more
important position relative to Wau-
sau's real estate interests than
that of Kretlow and Lamont, whose
thoroughly equipped Offices are in
the First National bank building.
They handle extensively farm and
cut over lands, make loans on ac-
ceptable real estate security, make
collections, and have one of the
most complete set of abstract books
in the county. Their real estate
deals have aggregated an immense
sum of money and besides local
sales and exchanges, which are not
incOnsiderable, they have interests
in various other parts of the state.
They have recently taken the
agency for some of the strongest
lllC lholl dhIC COMPANIES III INC
world and persons wishing to take
out policies can be certain that
they are making no mistake, but
on the contrary are getting the
best there is to be had in the mark
ct, on the best possible terms.
The members of the firm are
Edward G. Kretlow and John f.
Lamont, both of whom devote their
entire time to the details of the
business, which is steadily increasing
their influence with the people.
They will be pleased to advise
prospective buyers, or those seeking
investment or homes in this section
and will furnish literature on
application.
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feet of lumber per year, large por-
ton of which might be classed as
cabinet woods
They sell goods throughout the
entire United States and have fur
nished interior woodwork for some
of the most noted buildings in the
country, among which are the Spo-
kane Club and the Empire State
building, Spokane, Wash, the Stan
dish Arms Hotel, a fourteen story
apartment building, Brooklyn, n.
Y, the Union Bank Building, Win
nepeg, Canada, the Brevoort Hotel,
Chicago, and the veneered doors for
the Chicago Post Office.
This business was established in
1881 and is substantially unchanged
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ing a large stock of bath tubs,
bowls, sanitary traps, iron pipes,
valves and fittings, brass goods,
couplings, and other details of a
first class plumbing establishment.
Mr.. Hett is ready to submit
estimates on any work aud the pub
lie will find his figures as low as is
compatible with first class work.
He does a large contracting and
iobbing business and his work ex-
tends to all of the surrounding
towns.
Telephone 115S.
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Curtis & Yale Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF INTERIOR FINS

MANUFACTURER OF INTERIOR FINISH.
OF all the features of progress
that pertain to an enterprising and
progressive community, there is
none more useful and indispensable
than great mandatory, which
gives employment to a large force
of skilled workmen and ships its
goods to all parts of the country.
One of these firms is the Curtis &
Yale Co., who are manufacturers of
sash, doors, blinds, mouldings and
fine interior finish of all kinds.
Their reputation throughout the
United States is an ample guarantee
that all goods turned out by them
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ers. Special attention is given 10 this
branch of the business and they carry
an elegant line of undertakers' supple S
aud have their own funeral car
Every department. of this immense
establishment is equally complete and
the house is so conducted that custom
ers are not compelled 10 wait for what
they want to be shipped from the fac
tories, but find the desired goods in the
stock rooms.
They keep only the most up-to date
goods and satisfaction is made guar
antee with every sale.
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company are E. M. James, Pres.
and Manager; f. B. Laabs, Sec.
and N. E. Pardee, Treas, and their
continually increasing business is a
sure criterion that they treat their
patrons honestly and literally and
the company has very bright out
look for the future.
They carry an extensive stock of
all grades of pianos and organs,
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Mathews Livery Stable.
DR.. W. $. MATHEWS, PROP.

The Mathews livery stable, sit
uated on the corner of Second and
Jackson streets, is most favorably
known to the people of this city.
DR.. Mathews having conducted the
business for the past two years.
Any kind of rig for business or for
pleasure trips can be had at reason
able prices and a careful and skilled
driver is sent along if desired.
He also operates a hack line and
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their leaders being the Ivers &
Pond, Sohmer & Co. and w. W.
Kimball Co. pianos. They also carry
the leading makes of Photographs,
the Victor and Edison being their
best sellers. They have on display
a beautiful Auxetophone, a $500 con
cert machine, and also a Victrolia,
a 5000 machine, as well as numerous
ordinary family machines. They
carry a complete line of records,
including grand opera, and are deal
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H. E. McEachrOn Co.
MERCHANT NILLERs.

Among the important Touring
mills o. Wisconsin there is the large
plant of III. f. McEaehron Co. with
its daily flour making capacity of
300 barrels of wheat flour, 200 bar
rels of rye and buckwheat, "a tons
feed, and an associated elevator
capacity of 75, 900 bushels of grain.
The present company was incor-
porated in 1899 with capital and
surplus of $3.50, 600 and as their
growing business demanded it, the
company has made improvements
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makes every train, day and night,
and has an excellent stock of cabs,
carriages and runabouts.
DR.. Mathews is acquainted with
all the requirements necessary to
the transaction of a successful
business and we predict for him
continued success.
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Phoenix Stone Sidewalk Co.

This company contracts for all kinds
OF cement work and paving, including
curos, steps, borders and cellar bottoms
Ihey DO hrst class work in all instances
having large out of town business.
and have laid greater part of the
cement walks here in the city. Esti-
mates will be cheerfully furnished and
all work guaranteed.
In their busy season they employ
as high as twenty five men. The mem
bers of the firm are Gust Forsgren and
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IMPORTER AND JoBBER OF HIGH GRADE
WINES, WHISTLES AND BRANDIEs.

lMPOhIEh AND JOBBER OE HIGH GRADE
WINES, WHISTLES AND BRANDIEs.
Mr.. G. A. Barwig has the reputa-
ton of conducting one of the best
wholesale liquor houses in the
country, and in addition to this his
goods are of the purest and best
quality.
His place is not only well APP
pointed, but the stock of liquors and
wines contains the most famous
brands ON the market, including a
fine line of imported and domestic
goods of every description, imported
and California wines and high grade
brandies and WHISTLES.
Mr.. Barwig is sole proprietor of
the popular Forest Queen Rye
and Bourbon WHISTLES and this brand
of goods is said to have no superior
on the market.
The business was established in
Wausau in 1903, Mr.. Barwig having
been in business in Mayville, Wis,
fpr twenty-six years previous to
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variety and quality. The store pre-
sents most attractive appearance, is
arranged in metropolitan style and Mr..
Lerum, assisted by force of obliging
clerks, has built up an establish
ment which is credit to the city.
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Philbrick Pharmacy.

The dispensing of pure drugs is a
matter of vital importance to the
health of any city, and pharmacy
that may be relied upon is that of
W. B. Philbrick, Jr., who operates
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Alex johnson They are thoroughly
equipped to handle all work promptly
and satisfactorily. Their Office is To-
Gated at No SOC Main street.
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The James Music Company.

In the buying of musical instru-
ments much has naturally to be left
to the agent or dealer, and is Is
always best to deal with those who
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have gained a solid reputation for
themselves for fair dealings.
The James Music Co. was organ
lied by f. M. James in 1891 and the
present company was incorporated
in August, 1901. The officers of the
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il would only be repetition to go into the
detail Of same. The men who are and
have been at the helm Of this institution
need no introduction 10 our readers.
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RE ouRcES
Loans and Discounts, 81, 1876, 8l9 80
U. S. Bonds and Premiums, 2O3, 500. 90
Other Bonds and Securities, 55,001 81
Real Estate, Furniture and
Fixtures, q. -. 74,47153
Due from q. S. Treasurer, 100000
CASH. AND DUE FROM BANKS, 236,27958
76,O72.O3
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The First National Bank has been, for
The past forty years, closely identified with
the growth and prosperity Of Wausau and
The Wisconsin valley. and its history and
that Of our city are so closely related that
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
D. L. PLUMER President
R. E. PARCfiER. Vice Pres. A. H. CIRCUIT. Cashier
JOHN RINCLE, Vice-Pres H. E. SMITH, Asst. Cash,
C. S. Curtis. Jacob Gensmann. c. F. Dnnbar.
G. D. Jones' C. E. Turner, F. P Stone
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CONDITION BUSINESS AUG o.
Evening journal., 1907-09-07
HandkerchieiS

When the new goods begin to arrive
there are always few of each kind that
someway get started out ahead-sort Of
blaze the way for those that are to follow
later on. They are excellent as a sample
line for you to see what is going to be
used.
Well, there are a few of the new ones
here now; can't you run in to-day and
look at them?
New plaid Handkerchefs, all linen,
with handsomely embroidered corner in
the butterfly design ...............5 soc
Lace trimmed Handkerchiefs, new and
pretty designs, at every desirable price,
from ................2 to $500 each
Women's fine linen Handkerchiefs,
some embroidered and others lace
trimmed ..................... SOC
New Neck Ruffs, made of chiffon and
Liberty silks, in white, light blue, grey,
brown and black ,........$35o to $500
Box Ruching, six different styles, in
box ..........-. .-................25c box
New heavy Bandings, suitable for wash
belts .................... .25c, 35c yard
Evening journal., 1907-09-07
FirmO Portraits

Those of our customers who have had
Firmo Portraits made from photographs
at this store, and who have not as yet
come for them are requested to do so at
once.
We are going to discontinue this de-
partment on the 18th of this month, and
we desire to have them all delivered 20
their owners by that time.
Remember, you are under no obiga-
ton to buy frame for the portrait, or to
buy anything else in the store, and it will
not cost you one cent unless you have
arranged to have it finished in some spe-
cial manner.
September 18th is the last day.