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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
G. NARLIN.
ClOthier and Gents Furnishings,
COllegian Clothes, Ros-
well Hats,

This gentleman caters to those who
like a nice, well-made, perfect fitting
suit of clothes, and like to get them at
a reasonable price. Mr.. G. Varlin
has had long experience in this bust
ness and enjoys fine patronage.
Many of the handsome suits worn by
Mineral Point citizens came from
this establishment. Mr.. Varlin is a
thorough business man in every sense
of the term and pays particular at
tention to the quality of the goods he
buys. His store is 22x75 in size and
completely packed with goods. He is
good advertiser and the people of
Mineral Point have learned that he
makes no misstatements, and is in
every way reliable, consequently thay
90 there to buy. The nObbiest line of
clothing in the city will be found here;
also the finest stock of gents furnish
ings, hats, caps, etc, ever brought to
Mineral Point. The trade of this
house reaches for miles in every di-
rectiOn and he has the trade of the
farmer as we'll as those who live in
the city One clerk is employed to
assist in attending to the extensive
trade enjoyed. When you want a
suit of clothes or a garment of any
kind give @. Varlin, the clothier, a
call. Agency for Collegian clothes
Roswell hats and Improved Viking
suits for boys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
J. ]. HANSCOM & co.
Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods
Wall Paper. etc.

The above named firm was estab-
lished in 1878, aud ever since they
have enjoyed a constantly increasing
trade and has gro WI in popularity,
day by day. The stock carried consists
of books, stationery, school supplies,
fancy goods, sporting goods, wall
paper, toys, musical merchandise,
sheet music, souvenir post cards, and
a hundred and one other things con-
nected with the book and stationary
line. The members of this firm are
numbered among the enterprisiug
and progressive merchants of Mineral
Point, and the visitors or residents
who want up to date reading matter
will find it at the establishment of j.
J. Hanscom 81 Co., at all times. This
firm also sells pianos and talking
machines, discs and records, organs,
and have the local agency for some of
the best makes on the market, which
they sell for cash or on the easy pay
ment plan. A very extensive business
has been built up by this firm in all
lines and two clerks and the proprie-
tors are kept busy at all times. The
Democrat is pleased to call attention
to this popular and enterprising firm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
III. S. HURLBUT e. CO.
Jeweler and Optician, Watches,
Clocks, Jewelry. Repair
Work Promptly
Done,

Few cities of the size of Mineral
Point can boast of a finer, more care
fully selected stock of watches, clocks,
iewelry and silverware than that car
ried by the above named firm. They
occupy part of the building with J. j.
Hanscom s. Co. and have their stock
attractively displayed, and they are
favored with a large and constantly
growing patronage. Fl. S. Hurlbut &
Co. have been established in business
in Mineral Point nine years during
which time they have worked up a
very satisfactory patronage as watch
makers and jewellers. Mr.. Il. S. Hurl-
but of this firm is fine workman, a
careful business man and is an expert
at watch repairing. He is also an
Optician and has up-tO-date devices
for accurately testing the eyes and a
perfect fit ST guaranteed. In all de-
partments of his business his goods
and services are of a high grade
while his prices are always very rea-
sonable. When buying goods from
this firm you have the firms guaran-
tee that it is as represented and their
goods are not to be compared with
those sold by catalog houses when
quality is a consideration. The Dem
ocrat invites you to call and get
prices before sending to outside par
ties for anything IN his line.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09

and large resources. They know what
shrewd and discriminating public
want and are giving the people of
Mineral Point and vicinity the most
artistic and reliably made furniture
in the market, in fact everything com
pretended to furnish a home from
kitchen to parlor. The premises occu-
pied by Miller & Dancy are the first
floor and basement of building BOX
100 feet in size, handsomely and at
tractiveiy filled up. Nowhere in Iowa
county can such bargains be obtained
and they sell for cash as cheap as cat
alog and mail order houses, when
quality is consideration. Miller &
Daucy carry fresh, stylish. select
and complete stock of furniture from
the best known furniture manufacture
ers in America. A leading specially
is made of undertaking and embalm-
ing. and all calls day or night, are
promptly attended to. and they own
two hearses. Mr.. Miller is graduate
of the Chicago College of Embalming
under Dr. Carl L. Barnes and holds
a state embalmer's license. Mr.. Mich
olas Miller became the proprietor OF
this establishment in 1902 and two
years later Mr.. G. II. Dancy was ad-
mitted as a partner. Together they
made strong team and they are do
ing their share towards making Min
era Point great trade center.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
MESEROLE e. HORN.
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils,
Glass, Stationery.

Prescriptions Accurately Compounded.
Purity of drugs and accuracy in
compromising them are very necessary
10 cases of sickness. A prescription
as may readily be understood does
not serve its purpose if its full value
is not given. These things are care
fully looked after by the firm of Mes
erole & Horn. The most complete
stock of the finest drugs, medicines
and a general line OF druggists sun
dries are carried in stock, and a
large and extensive trade is enjoyed.
The mem bers of this firm have an ex-
tended acquaintance in Mineral Point
and the surrounding territory which
is a valuable aid to them in maintain
ing the position their store occupies
in the estimation of the people.
This firm was established IA years
ago but this is the Oldest drug store in
Iowa county. The building occupied
is 24x70 feet IN size and we'll filled with
a choice display of goods. A special
ty being made of the compromising of
physicians prescriptions and family
recipes. The members of this firm are
J. A. Meserole and G. w. Horn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
w. J. JEUCK & BROS,
GrOcers and Meat Market-Fruits,
Vegetables, Poultry and

If you enter the above finely APP
pointed grocery and meat market you
will find all parties as busy as bees
filing orders and waiting on custom
ers. While waiting our turn we took
a survey of the commodious quarters
which is 23x80 feet in size, and noticed
the choice display of groceries and
their we'll known brands. We also
noticed the fine quality of the stock
which embraces the finest teas, coffees
breakfast foods, canned goods, fresh
fruits, vegetables, ETC., in the grocery
line. In the meat department we found
the best of steaks, rOasts, chops, ham,
bacon, pure fresh lard, poultry fish,
and game and all the products of the
meat trade. The members of this firm
are w. j., Geo. Jr. and Frank Jeuck.
They are conducting a business which
was established by Mr.. Geo. Jeuck Sr.
forty years ago. They employ three
clerks and delivery men and transact
a very heavy business. They buy in
large quantities and receive fresh
goods daily and sell on small mar
gins. No pains are spared to render
the fullest satisfaction to all patrons.
The Democrat in it's anti mael order
edition takes pleasure in giving this
house this notice and to wish its pro-
prietOrs continued success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
WALLACE BROS.
Bakery, Groceries, Confectionery
Fruits, etc.
Goods Delivered to all Parts of the


Goods Delivered TO all Parts of the
City.
From every window, show case and
counter of this inviting establishment
the good things appeal TO the appetite
and tempt the palate of all those who
enter. The goods in this bakery are
made in the most clearly and work
man like manner and from the purest
and most wholesome ingredients, a
large stock of the finest bread and del
icious pastry, cakes and biscuits are
always carried in stock together with
a line of candies, fruits, cigars and
groceries are always carried and sold
at the most reasonable prices. The
trade enjoyed by this establishment is
large and constantly increasing owing
to the exceptional high quality of the
goods, and the remarkably low prices
and the courteous and pleasing man
ncr in which all customers are treated.
Everything coming form this place
can be relied upon to be perfectly
fresh and wholesome and the very
best that can be secured in this vicini-
ty. Wallace Bros. are practical bak-
ers and are giving the people of Min
eral Point the very best goods to be
obtained in the baking line, and the
people should call for the home bak-
cry goods and take no other as it is
by patronizing home industry you
build up your town. They sell six
loaves Of bread for quarter or six
tickets for the same money. The Dem
Ocrat is pleased to extend to this
house this notice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09

TOAY GROCERY CO.
Groceries, Crockery, Glass, and
Chinaware, Fresh Fruits and
Vegetables.

There is no business house in Mine
raj Point that is more typical of the
advancement and prosperity of the
city than that Of the Toay Gro
Gerry Co. This business was establish
ed nearly fifty years ago by Allen
& Toay and while the name has been
changed from time to time, The busl-
ness has always remained IN the name
Allen or TOay, a prosperous trade
has always been enjoyed and the trade
of this house extends through all the
surrounding country and 1t ranks
among the most reliable in the coun-
try. The goods carried have been
selected with the greatest care and
consists of choice canned goods,
fruits, provisions, pure spices, choice
family -four, the finest teas and cot
fees, also crockery, glass ware and
china ware. The members OF the hrm
are experienced and attentive business
men, mind full of the interests OF their
patrons and their house is destined
to remain one of the strongest in the
trade. They occupy a store room
24x75 in size conveniently arranged
and the goods sold by this company
conform with the pure food law, which
cannot be said of The groceries sold
by catalog houses. No spiders build
their nests on the shelves OF this
model establishment. Four clerks are
employed and goods are delivered to
all parts Of the city. The members OF
the firm are John 4. and VIM. ID.
Toay two of Iowa countys well known
citizens. This firm does what they
advertise, and advertise what they do,
and the Democrat is pleased to call
it's readers attention to this popular
pioneer grocery house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Capital 100000; Surplus SOS, 900.
A General Banking Bust
ness TranSacted

Among the monetary institutions OF
Iowa county, none bear the prestige
of years of useful and faithful service
to the community and stand more
prominent, Or is nore deserving of
popular esteem, or possesses in a
greater measure the full confidence of
the public than The First National
Bank of Mineral Point. Its history
has been one of steady progress along
the lines of wise conservatism and
matured judgment. This bank was
established in 1885. It has a capital
of 100000 and surplus of S2S 900.
During its business career this institu-
ton has been responsive to the finan-
cial wants of the community; and
alike in periods of depression as in
| days of prosperity it has ever been
faithful. The bank is equipped with
all the requisites known to a tirst-class
institution, being provided with a
| Hibbard-Rodman triple time lock
| burglar proof safe, and a general
banking business is transacted, The
| officers of this bank are: Calvert
| Spensley, president, Phil Allen, vice
president, and F. E. Hanscom, CASH
| Ter. With ample capital at command
and such capable and efficient business
men at it's head the success of this
bank is not surprising. This bank
will soon occupy their new building, a
two-story and basement structure, 24x
100 in size, built of Mineral Point
sandstone with red sandstone trim
mings and terra Gotta roof. 1t is a
handsome building and presents a
beautiful appearance. The second
floor will be used by doctors, attor-
neys and others as offices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
A. F. DRESDEN & son.
Tailors, Cutters and Filters
CLEANING Diving and Renair.inu


Cleaning, Dying and Repairing.
The occupation of a merchant tailor
is an indispensable one in the make
up of a city resources. Well made
and perfect fitting garments in these
modern days have become a necessity
and the Democrat is now comforting
a favor on its readers in introducing
an establishment where such are TO be
obtained in perfection and at mod
crate price. Ever since Mr.. A. F.
Dresden opened up for business in
Mineral Point 24 years ago, he has
enjoyed splendid trade. Here is
carried a fine line of suitings and
samples for the inspection of patrons.
Mr. Dresden recently admitted his son
as partner. They are esteemed both
personally and commercially and the
prices demanded here are distiu-
guished by features of moderation
and fair dealing, which are the means
of cementing pleasant and satisfactory
business relations. When dealing with
this firm you do not have to buy from
picture but see the goods and they
are cut and fit to your measure. A.
f. Dresden and Son are both practi-
teal and experienced cutters and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
c. F. SPRINGER'S
Red Trunk Cigar Factory-Do
you Smoke Them? Ii not,
In Time You Will.

To those who enjoy a 'pull at the
weed" we desire to call attention to
the cigars placed on the market by
Mr.. G. F. Springer, who has been en-
gagged in the manufacture of cigars in
Mineral Point for the past eighteen
years. Mr.. Springer through his
thorough knowledge of the tobacco
business together with his business
ability as salesman and advertiser
has made possible the success he has
achieved from small beginning, until
now he employs nine workmen i'll his
factory. His principal brand being
the "Red Trunk" These cigars have
become widely known for their excel
lent quality. The "Red Trunk" cigars
are handled all over this section and
are great favorites wherever introduce
ed. The "Red Trunk" is not only a
valuable trade mark in Mr.. Springer's
business but every box of Red Trunks
that leave the city is an advertisement
for Mineral Plont. Attention is called
to the merits of the cigars made by
Mr.. Springer and prominent mention
of it is made in this trade edition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
]. i. FRIEDEN,
Ladies', Gents, and Children's
Fine Shoes.

This is an old established shoe
house and is conducted by a gentle
man, who has had over fifty years ex-
perience in the shoe business. Every
one in the vicinity of Mineral Point
know that the dealings of Mr.. Frieden
have always been satisfactory to his
patrons, his aim always being to sup
ply the public with the very best shoes
in the market at the lowest prices pos
sible. The stock carried is large and
a visit to this establishment will con-
vince anyone that he has boots and
shoes of every style and description
and can suit everybody in footwear.
This store is bright, clean and up-to-
date. The building occupied is 20x65
feet in size, filled with footwear from
the best known manufacturers in
America, and speciality is made of
ladies', gents, and children's fine
shoes. The name of Mr.. Frieden is
known throughout the country as an
honest and reliable gentleman and
customers will always be served with
prOmptness and polite attention in
this popular establishment Mr..
Frieden is ably assisted in the bust
ness by his two sons, and a speciality
is made of repairing. The Democrat
is pleased to refer to this popular
pioneer shoe house and to say that no
catalog home in America can sell the
shoes he does as the manufacturers
from whom he buys refuse to sell to
such concerns. 49,.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
EASTMAN LUMBER CO.
LktDI 1HtN4V 10 NIDElIN N4O'
Incorporated June, 1900. Paid
up Capital 100000.
Lumber and Building Material
of all Kinds.
L. C. STAIR, LOCAL MANAGER.

L. C. STAIR, LOCAL MANAGER.
Here in America we call lumber
what the English call timber, that is
all the products OF the saw and
single mills, such as beams, joist,
plank, boards, shingles, etc. A pros
porous lumber trade is true indica-
tiou of a prosperous country Or city.
When the lumber dealers are doing a
good business it is certain to be d
growing city and here will be found
the yard of the Eastman Lumber Co. :,
one of the largest lumber dealers in
this section of the state. This con-
Germ has conducted their business in
such a fair, square manner as to Sc
cure the confidence and patronage of
the citizens and farmers of this vicini-
ty. Their yard and sheds are com
modious and contain full aud
complete line of lumber, lath, shing les,
sash, doors, ETC., also heavy timbers,
lime. cement and building material of
all kinds which are sold at prises that
defy competition. This is a represen-
tatiye industry and patrons will in
the future as in the past, find every
element of satisfaction, both in var
iety of stock and the reasonable prices
charged which perhaps accounts for
the substantial prosperity and success
with which this enterprise has been
rewarded. The management uses
equal care in all ventures whether
made for themselves or for their
patrons and will upon all occa-
sions endeavor to display honesty
and integrity in every transaction
with which they are identified.
Mr.. L. G. Stair, the local manager is
man thoroughly experienced and
familiar with all the ''ins and outs"
of the business. He is reliable in
every respect and has won the respect
and confidence of all who know him,
owing to the fair and square manner
in which be treats all who have busi-
ness connections with him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
DAYS DAYLIGHT SHOE
STORE.
]. I'll. Day & Son, Proprietors
Ladies'. Gents and ChiIdren's
Fine Footwear.


Fine Footwear.
Reliable business men are sure to
be appreciated in any community
Reliable goods and reasonable prices
are the main factors in building up
successful business. In no line of
purchasing is it more necessary for
the customer to put faith in the sales
man than in the buying of shoes. Ar
ticles of defective material and decep-
tive manufacture are constantly put
upon the market to deceive the inexper-
fenced eye. The man who buys good
servicable article in shoes saves
money and gets satisfaction. The
merchants who stock their store with
reliable goods and prices them at
figures which deffi the competition Of
catalog and mail order houses are
sure to be winner. J. II. Day & Son
carry large and we'll selected stock
of mems wOmen's and children's
shoes. Making a speciality of John
q Beck shoes for men and Queen
Wilhelmia shoes for ladies and they
carry many other popular brands.
Days Day Light Shoe store is we'll
named, as by its large plate glass
windows it is almost as light as day
One shoemaker is employed and a
speciality is made of repair work.
Mr.. J. H. Day established this bust
ness twenty years ago. The Democrat
| is pleased to note Mr.. Days success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
JOHN ]. PENHALLEGON,
HARDWARE. STOVES, ETC.
j. ]. Penhalleson Heating and
Plumbing Co., Sanitary
plun, Hiuo


A striking example of what enter
prise and well-directed energy will do
is shown in the subject of this sketch.
Few houses in this business have ac-
CURED a better reputation or have
built up a better trade than this genial
dealer in all kinds of hardware,
stoves, cutlery, mechanics and farm
ers' tools, etc. The store is suitably
arranged and thoroughly stocked with
a fine supply of goods of q superior
quality. The shop is we'll equipped
with all the necessary tools and APP
pliances and all kinds of tin and sheet
iron ware are manufactured. Mr..
John J. Penhallegon established this
business in 1885. He occupies two
floors of building 20x75 in size. Mr..
Penhallegon is also member of the
j. j. Penhallegon Heating and Plumb
ing Company. This company does all
kinds of plumbing and sheet metal
work, steam, hot water and hot air
house heating and they carry a stock
of bath tubs, closets, sinks, wash
stands, etc. They do plumbing on
scientific principles and employ only
expert men in this line. They are in
a position to furnish estimates on all
jobs large or small and all work is
fully guaranteed. The members of
this company are: John j. Penhalle-
gon, president, Bert Bennett, vice
president and L. Roy PenhallegGn,
secretary and treasurer. This com
pany was established in 1905. The
Democrat is pleased to refer to these
gentlemen in its anti-mail-Order edi-
tiOn and to wish them success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
A. L. GRADER.
Proprietor of Metropolitan Meat
Market, Homemade Sausage,
Bologna and Lard.


The principal requirements of irst
class meal is nice, fresh, juicy meat,
such as can be found at the neat and
Hastily arranged meat marked of Mr..
A. T. GRADER. He handles nothing
but the best butchers stock and the
best brands of cured meats. He is
one of the best judges of stock in the
county, buys none but the choicest,
and keeps a neat and clearly market,
one that it is a pleasure to visit. He
has had an extended experience in his
trade as q dealer in all kinds of fresh
meats, and has all the qualities of q
first class business man. He will be
found pleasant, accommOd ating
gentleman to do business with and the
Democrat is pleased to note his sue
cess. When you want nice steak.
chop, roast or boiling piece, or any
thing in this line patrOnize this liber-
al and well-known market where you
will always get the best of meats at
reasonable prices. Mr.. GRADER is
successor to r. Ellsworth one and
0ne-half years ago. He employs two
assistants and delivers meats to all
parts of the city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-09
JAMES BREWER,
Cash Grocery HOuse-GrOceries,
Fancy China and Glass
Ware

The center Of the grocery trade of
Mineral Point is beyond doubt at the
establishment of Mr.. James Brewer,
that extensive and popular dealer in
everything PERTAINING to the first class
grocery trade, who since his advent
into the grocery business in Mineral
Point has in vast degree revolution
lied the grocery business of this place
by introducing specialties and desira-
bic features unheard of previous to
his time. The store occupied is 40X7O
feet in size and filed with a choice Sc
lection Of staple and fancy groceries,
teas, coffee, canned goods, flour,
fruits, table delicaCies of all kinds, a
speciality being made of Big 10, Cere-
sofa, Pillsbury's Best, Seal of Mime
sofa, White Lilly and many other
popular brands of flour. This house
is also headquarters for Chase q San
bOrn's choice teas and cOtfees, Fern
dell dried and canned fruits and vege-
tables. DR.. Hess stock food and
poultry Panacea. Van Duzer Flavor
ing extracts, and here also will be
found the largest line of fancy china
crOCkery and glass ware. Mr.. Brewer
is in a position to satisfy all legiti-
mate demands made, and patrons will
meet with just and liberal treatment in
this popular establishment CatalOg
and mail order houses cannot sell
groceries cheaper than Mr.. Brewer
when quality is a consideration, and
all ordars are promptly filled, seven
clerks being employed. Mr.. Brewer
also pays the highest market price for
The Democrat in it's special edition of
the leading business interests of Min
eral Point is pleased to refer to this
DODular grocery hOusp