The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-16
Plaza Is Flourishing
7own In Mountrail County

Plaza, North Dakota, situated on
the 500 line, IS miles from Max, pop
ulation 500, is one of the flourishing
towns of Mountrail county. It's
churches are Catholic, Congregation
al and Norwegian Lutheran. Two
banks, three hotels, four grain eleva-
tors and an electric light plant serve
the town. Neighboring land sells for
from Is to so dollars per acre. Be-
low we give mention of some of the
firms and men who keep Plaza on the
map:
Ernest BalsukOt, Hardware
This firm started business here in
1906 and since that time has built up
a very large business. In connection
with hardware Mr.. Balsukot also car
ries complete stock of furniture and
farm machinery. He sells the Chal-
mers cars and accessories and also
operates a large grain elevator where
he handles grain, feed, flour and coal.
Hotel Plaza
When in Plaza don't forget to stop
at the Hotel Plaza. You can always
| be sure of a good room and will re-
ceive the best of attention. Euro
pean plan with rates so, IS and $10O.
j. ]. Linde
J. ]. Linde is proprietor of what is
known as the pioneer barn. 1t is a
feed and livery stable with both
horse and auto livery. Mr.. Linde gives
the best of service.
Peoples Meat Market
This market supplies their trade
with the best of everything in the line
of fresh and sailed meats, poultry,
fish and oysters in season.
City Confectionery
Rudolph Munson is the proprietor Of
the City Confectionery. He always
has on hand a fine stock of cigars,
candies, soft drinks, etc. A year ago
new, uptodate building was erect
ed and an ice cream fountain was in
stalled.
W. w. Forsyth
Mr.. FOrysth represents the Standard
OIL company here and also operates a
fine farm close to town.
SlmOnsOn.Ames Co.
This is one of the largest general
merchandise stores in this part of the
state, carrying a $4,000 stock of gro
ceries, dry goods, ladies and gents
furnishings. This is one Of chain
Of nine stores in this state
First National Bank
The First National Bank OF Plaza
was organized in 1906 as state bank.
In 1910 1t was reorganized as the
First National Bank. They have a
capital and surplus of $4,000, and
are the. largest and strongest bank
in the country. They have deposits
Of $285,000. A new building has re-
Gently been erected, modern in every
respect and at cost of $4,000. The
| officers Of the bank are: Robert w.
Akin, president; August Peterson, vice
president; L. E. Linder, cashier; An
ton Jenstad, assistant cashier.
Erickson. HelleksOn Lumber Co.
This company was organized in 1909
and operates a number Of yards in
the state. The home office Of the COM
pany is located here and they have
one OF the finest yards in the state,
covering a block. They carry COM
plete stock of building material and
lumber. D. A. WYE is general man
ager of the company.
The w. tx. Cafe
Emma Cayotte is proprietor of this
popular eating place where every
thing Of the very best is served. Meals
and lunches can be had at all times.
The Plaza Land Co.,
H. A. Carlson is manager Of one
of the most successful land compa-
MES in this part of the state, making
specially of farm lands, loans and
insurance and city property. He To-
Gates homesteaders on the Fort Ber-
tl1old reservation.
G. L. Holt & Co.
This store handles everything In the
way of hardware and farm machinery
and furniture. They also have the
agency for the Ford, Buick and Dodge
automobiles and handle auto supplies.
This is one of the best equipped