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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
A, n, METZOLD,

Buying the groceries for the FAM
lily is nearly always the task of the
women. Few men will even attempt
to order them. But even a man could
successfully buy groceries at the gro
Gerry store of A. H. Metzold, sol Sew
enth Street, because he could not pos
sibly purchase anything but the very
best and purest groceries. The stock
carried in this store is as clean as it
is possible to keep any grocery stock,
and is so complete and varied that a
good choice is always obtainable.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
ElTzslMMoNs HAT SHOP.

In this Historical Review we wish
to call the attention of our ladies par
ticularly to the millinery establish
ment at 1926 Main Street, Mrs. A. Fitz-
simmons, the proprietress, has brought
to Red Wing for the winter season of
1918 from the Eastern fashion cen
tiers the most exclusive stock of mil
linery to be found in the city and eX-
poets to make another trip for early
spring stock, which will make it more
complete than the present A visit
to these millinery parlors will seem
like visit to fairyland. The color
effect is something marvellous with
the soft blues, green's and greys which
are dominated by the most popular
color of all this season, the rose tints.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
HANSON g. eusTAFsoN.

The high cost of living has not wor-
ried the patrons of the. Hanson &
Gustafson Grocery at 224 Plum Street
very seriously, because in this store
they have found one of the modern
groceries Of the city, with clean
stock of pure foods which are sold at
the lowest possible prices. Business
is done on a small profit and the sat-
isfaction of the customer is the chief
aim Of the proprietors. In the years
that this store has been in existence it
has established reputation for ham
ding high quality goods and for hon
est dealings second to none in Red
Wing.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
D ~ CT AVDON.

Under his personal management
P H. Clayton has made his one
of the most attractive drug stores in
the city. 1t is located at 412 Main
Street and the stock is composed of
only the purest drugs, stationery, con-
fectionery, cigars, etc. This store car
ries everything in the line of toilet
accessories that miLady could wish
for, and in addition to other reasons
why people ought to trade at this
store is the fact that the prescription
department is made one of it's chief
features and great care is taken to see
that every prescription is filled prop
erly and promptly.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
MAX PRoMAN.

Home furnishers in Red Wing long
since have learned that some genuine
bargains are always to be found at
the store of Max Proman, corner Fifth
of secondhand stoves and furniture
is carried. At this time of the year
there are many people who find they
need a stove for some special use
during the winter months. Mr.. Pro-
man also buys hides and furs for
which he pays the highest cash price
He is tireless worker, scrupulously
honest and his reputation among Red
Wings business men is of the high
est standing.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
Il. E. ADLER.

The hardware store is a most i'm
portant asset in place like Red Wing,
and it is also noticeable one when it
is conducted along such progressive
lines as the one operated by H. F.
Adler at $40 Main Street. This popu-
lar hardware handles all sorts of tools
of every description, ranges, heating
stoves, tinware, cutlery, etc. Mr.. Ad-
Ter has been noted for handling these
goods at moderate cost, and as re-
suit patrons remain customers of Mr..
Adler and advise others to purchase
their goods here. The reputation of
the firm in the past has been an as
surance of the best goods and most
reasonable treatment in the future.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
A. p. TABOR.

For years the farmers of Goodhue
County have had telephones in their
homes and have enjoyed the conven-
fences of the automobile. Now many
of them are installing their own cleo
trio light plants. A. P. Tabor, 314
Fourth Street, is agent for the West
ern Electric Farm Light plants and
is prepared to install and demonstrate
them. He will gladly take interested
parties to several plants surrounding
Red Wing that are in operation and in
doing this you are under no obIiga-
ton whatever to buy. His store car
ries full line of electrical supplies
and expert mechanics do installation
work and special wiring in the most
dependable manner.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
OVERLAND SERVICE GARAGE.

An industry closely affiliated with
the sale of automobiles and one that
is of vital Importance to the industry
is that of repair and accessory shops.
One of the most important concerns of
this kind in Red Wing is the Over
land Service Garage, at 314 West Fifth
Street This is one of the best equip
ped shops in this section and employs
only the highest skilled mechanics,
who are able to repair or overhaul
any make of car in an expert manner
This garage also handles accessories
of all kinds and has recently been
made a battery service station by the
Prest-o-Lite Co. This is nationally
known company and the service they
render is equal or superior to any in
their line
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
RED WING SPECIAL FLOUR,
Manufactured by
THE RED WING MILLING CoMPAN,

The Red Wing Milling Company
operates the largest flour mill in
G6odhue county at Cedar and Levee
Streets, and manufactures Red Wing
Special Flour and a full line of mill
products. This flour is making a
place for itself in a market where it
is in direct competition with the prod
uct of the largest flour milling con-
Germs Of the country. The texture,
baking qualities and general makeup
Red Wing Special Flour is regarded
as one of the best on the market.
This company pays the highest prices
for choice grain and uses none but the,
best in the manufacture of it's Red
Wing Special. The business of this
concern was built upon the principle
of honest values and the best article
that modern equipment and scientific
methods can produce It's patrons
have come to. appreciate this fact and
Red Wing Special Flour never is with
out a market.
Auta
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
OVERLAND GARAGE.

Easy riding, pleasing in appearance
and fully equipped Overland cars rep
resent at the price commanded one
of the biggest values in the auto mar
ket today. WHY'S and Overland motor
cars are handled at the Overland Gar
age, 314 West Fifth Street, in tours
and eight touring cars, coups, limou-
sines, sedans and town cars. They
have proven their utility, and wearing
qualities and are steadily winning
their way by merit alone in Red Wing
and Goodhue county, in the face of
brisk competition. They are glad to
demonstrate their cars any time to
interested parties.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
j. M. HJERMsTAD.

]. NJ. Hjermstad has a modern, well
equipped machine shop at 207 Main
Street, which has made place for
itself in this thrifty little city. Prob
lens of mechanical installation are
easily solved by Mr.. Hjermstad and a
knowledge of mechanical problems
covering a wide field especially fits
him for his chosen calling. The
Hjermstad machine shop maintains a
staff of skilled mechanics and is pre-
pared to do machine repair work and
overhauling of all kinds AS thor
ough mechanic whose reputation for
skill and integrity in his business deal
ings is beyond reproach we have no
hesitancy in recommending Mr.. Hjerm-
stad.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
DIR. j. A. HAuSTEIN.

Many man is suffering from eye
strain and does not know it. He
knows in a general way that he hasn't
the old-time punch and energy, but he
never blames the fact that he has
abused his eyes for years. Red Wing
is fortunate in having an optometrist
of the experience and skill of DR.. j.
A. Haustein, at 437 Third Street. The
correct glasses DR.. Haustein furnishes
after a thorough, complete and accu-
rate examination of your eyes, repre-
sent an optical insurance policy
against weak and impaired vision 1t
is a pleasure for us to join DR.. Hau-
STEMS hundreds of satisfied customers
in giving him our unqualified endorse
ment.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08

scarcely thirteen years Of age,
the world. The bright eyes and alert
caught the eye of the captain and he
asked what the boy could do. Il can
drum he said proudly stretching
himself to his full height. And he
could as the fifer soon found out as he
played "The Flowers of Marlborough
most difficult piece to follow with
the drum. Madam, I'll take the boy
her boy. Bring him back, captain,
and to the boy she said as she placed
her hand on his eager little head,
God bless you my boy. You're all
1 have left, but l give you to my coun-
try, and drum right bravely for the
boys in blue" During the heavy
fatiguing marches from Rolla to-
Springfield it was amusing to see the
long-legged fifer wading through the
mud with our little drummer hero
mounted on his back. During the fight
at Wilson creek the CHEEKY fife and
brave drum beat time for the soldier
boys in battle. The fight led down
luIo uoop fdNlue anu II Was uOL lOuS
before our drummer boy was in the
midst of the fray. That night the de-
tail on guard duty near the ravine
thought he heard family the sound of
a drum. He listened in the moon
light and when the relief came he
asked permission to go in search of
the little drummer lad. He followed
the sound of the drum and soon
found our hero seated on the ground
with his back against a tree and his
faithful drum hanging on bush.
He dropped his drum sticks as the
guard came up and exclaimed: "Oh,
corporal, | am SO glad to see you.
Give me drink and as he turned
to go to get him water, he pleaded:
"Oh, don't go and leave me. I can't
walk His little legs had been shot
off at the knees. Looking closer he
discovered dead soldier lying in the
grass, but evidently before he died he
had put tourniquet about the
stumps of the little legs. The brave
little spirit went out into the bright
ness and glory of a duty well done
and country served even unto death.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
CITIZENS FUND MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE CO.

A good many years ago there lived
in the city of Chicago Mrs O'Leary,
whose COW one night kicked over
lantern setting fire to the barn, which
communicated to the house and in "a
hours Mrs. O'Leary and 100000 other
residents of Chicago found themselves
homeless and the savings of years
were wiped out for those who didn't
carry fire insurance. The Citizens
Fund Mutual Fire Insurance Company,
Goodhue County Bank Building, of
which H. L. Hjermstad is, secretary,
writes fire, tornado and automobile
insurance at such reasonable rates
that policy holders are saved % per
cent on their premiums yearly Their
rating and reputation for integrity is
beyond reproach and they have built
up great business which is conduct
ed on mutual basis.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
Red WING SHOE COMPANY.

There never was a time in the his
tory of this country when the man
who works was forced to practice such
rigid economies as he is today Espe-
cially does he find it difficult to find
dependable line of work shoes until
he has tried Red Wing Work Shoes,
manufactured by the Red Wing Shoe
Company, in their modern, well equip
ped factory at the corner of Main and
Potter Streets. In wearing qualities,
each, construction and general service
features they are known as among the
most dependable on the market.
Shoes leaving this factory undergo
the most careful scrutiny for the
smallest defect and the result is uni
formly excellent stock that sells upon
its merits.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
RED WING COOPERATIVE CREAM
EPX

The creamery business, especially
that of cooperative institutions, has
had a phenomenal growth in Mime
sofa during recent years, and one
striking example of this growth can
be seen in a visit to the Red Wing Co
operative Creamery, at 307 Plum
Street. The highest cash price always
is paid for fresh cream, as well as for
other dairy products purchased. In
the distribution of it's products, how
ever, the company has endeavored to
maintain low scale of prices to con-
sumers without in any way lowering
the standard of it's service They are
manufacturers and distributors of ice
cream and Luxury" brand creamery
butter, and the extensive business and
wide patronage of the company is a
splendid tribute to it's policy of square,
upright and fair dealing with every
body.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
& MINNESOTA LIGHT
AND pOWER CO

The excellent electric lighting and
gas service which the people of Red
Wing enjoy is due to the fact that
this branch of public service is in the
hands of one of the most liberal cor
porations of.its kind in the state, who
have well equipped plant, modern
distributing system and constantly are
anticipating the peoples needs, while
electricity and gas are furnished at
reasonable figures. Located at 416-
418 Main Street are its offices and re-
tail store, where a full line of gas and
electrical fixtures and stoves are al
ways to be found at the most reason
able prices. Many practical and use
full Christmas presents may be found
in the stock of this store
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
C, n, TIEDMAN,

A very complete, attractive and con-
veniently arranged stock is found in
the grocery store at 528 Plum Street,
belonging to Mr.. c. H. Tiedman. This
store caters to a critical trade and
handles fresh fruits and vegetables
and the best and most popular brands
of canned goods, cereals and staples,
their specialties are high grade COT
fees, teas and flour. The business
like manner of conducting his bust
ness has won for Mr.. Tiedman a most
satisfactory character of trade, and
he is regarded as a very substantial
and influential citizen.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
CHARLES BETCHER LUMBER
COMPANY,

Connected with the plant of the
Betcher Lumber Co., with main of
fees at 513 Main Street, is modern
planning mill and woodworking estab-
lishment The company makes a spe-
ciaity of interior woodwork for resi-
dences, both large and small-for the
conservative builder as we'll as the
most expensive hardwoods, mahogany
and walnut. The workmanship is noted
for the exclusive design and perfect
finish and its product is never with
out market. c. A. Betcher, c.. E.
Betcher and w. M. Sweeney, Jr., are
in charge of the main office, while the
factory office, and estimating depart
ment are in charge of F. H. Kruger
and E. E. Bach, who rank among Red
Wings most substantial business men.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
RED WING FUR FACTORY.

Furs have never commanded better
fixed values than they do today.
Therefore it pays to know your furrier,
and the Red Wing Fur Factory, 207
Plum Street, is one Of the most de-
pendable and well equipped in Mime
sofa. 1t is prepared to tan and make
coats, robes, ladies' furs and caps,
rugs of raw furs of all kinds and in
sures the best workmanship. 1t can
make old furs look like new and re-
lines and remodels worn fur garments
until they are as seryiceable as when
first bought.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
ST. JAMES LIVERY,

Every one at times in these modern
days is in need of the service of an
automobile and it is natural that when
seeking such accommodations the best
should be demanded. 1t is to the class
of patrons wanting the best available
in this line that the st. James Livery
caters. 1t is located at 125 Bush Street
and is equipped to meet any demand
in auto livery, transfer and taxi serv-
ice. Mr. Perkins, the proprietor of
this livery, also maintains first-class
funeral equipment. The carriages are
kept clean and attractive, while the
horses are well groomed and the trap
pings are spick and span. For gener-
al dray work and light or heavy haul
ing there is no firm in Red Wing
more careful and dependent.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
DR.. C. n. GILMORE.

Chiropractic is comparatively new
science, and yet on all sides we hear
the statements of the wonderful re-
suits that have followed for those who
have submitted themselves to its prac-
titioners. Dr. C. H. Gilmore, chiro-
practor, at II G. C. Bank Building,
is practitioner who has done much
to inspire confidence and belief in this
method of restoring the sick to health
and strength. A thorough knowledge
of the underlying principles of the sci
ence which has won for him and his
profession a large recognition and a
growing clientele which should be
most gratifying
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
scHAcHr g. ERICKSON. INC.

An established house in our city is
the above-named firm, located at 80
319 Main Street, where they have con-
Quoted clothing and shoe business
for years. This clothing house since
their beginning have used thoroughly
up-to-date and aggressive methods,
which have brought them the patron
age of all and not the few, which they
make every effort to hold permanent
ly. They are at the present time in
better position to show new winter
suits, overcoats and furnishings than
ever before and you will not regret
the purchase of your new winter out
fit there.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
DR.. C. w. HARTUPEE.

A large number of people are natur-
ally averse to taking drugs or the
idea of a surgical operation that is
not absolutely necessary, and yet the
greater percentage may be relieved or
wholly cured by osteopathy when prac-
ticed by one who fully understands
its scope. In DR.. c. w. Hartupee, at
3051a Bush Street, the people of this
community have practitioner of this
science whose knowledge and honesty
of purpose have brought to him large
clientele that have gained relief that
perhaps no other means could have
brought.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
+. r. SHERMAN,

In any line of business we like to
deal with merchant whose RELIABLE
ity and integrity are unquestioned,
and particularly is this true of the
man who furnishes us with the food
we eat. Mr.. F. r. Sherman, at 413
Third Street, is a merchant who meas
ures up to all of these requirements,
and he keeps store which is a model
of neatness and attractive appear
ance. His stock is made up of the
products of the best markets and COW
ers every variety of staple and fancy
goods which is usually found in mod
ern grocery.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
C. LILLYBLAD

Every business is an index to the
character of the man who runs it and
the class of trade to which he caters.
About the store of G. Lillyblad at 306
Plum Street there is an air of sub
stantiality that treasures the prospec-
tive customer from the time he enters
the door. Grocery orders given over
the telephone or entrusted to your
children will be just as honestly filled
as if you chose them from stock your
self. The clothing stock represents
high grade values throughout and hon
est goods at honest values have long
been the motto of this dependable
business house.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
BANK or PIERCE, SIMMONS G. CO.,
AND SECURITY LOAN g.
TPIIST 20

OF all the suggestions given by the
successful business men of the coun-
try on how to make success in life,
the paramount one is SAVE. For
years the Bank of Pierce, Simmons C
Co., and the Security Loan & Trust
Co., corner Main and Bush Streets,
have been preaching this same gospel
to its patrons in Red Wing and Good
hue County. Officers of this bank are
w. III. Putnam, president, III. Fl. Grow,
vice president; r. w. Putnam, cash
Ter and treasurer; j. w. Holiday, as
sistant cashier, and L. G. Meyer, sec
Rotary. 1t does a general commercial
banking business and has savings,
trust and mortgage and loan depart
ments. 1t is legally authorized to act
as administrator, trustee and guard
ian of estates, while its advice and
council at all times is at the service
of its patrons.
~-Adyfs
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
FRIEDRICH & kEMPE CO., INC.

Red Wing has no more valuable en-
terprise than the Friedrich & Kempe
Co., 229 Plum Street, wholesale grocers
and tea importers. This business is
zens who are men of the highest bust
ness qualifications, fully representa-
tive of the push and progressiveness
which characterizes the city and the
state. They are sole distributors in
this section for select brand of can
ned goods while another important
and tea department. In a word, this
company stands for all that is best in
their line and conduct their business
in accordance with the strictest bust
ness principles.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
BELTz REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

The longing to possess a piece of
real estate and then to acquire great
er holdings comes early into the life
of every energetic Individual. 1t is
this character OF service that is fur
nished by the Beltz Real Estate
Agency of which P. ]. Beltz, Y. NJ. C.
A. Building, is the head. The agency's
business comprises the handling of
all kinds of farm lands, making of
exchanges, dealing in city property
and looking after rentals. Anyone
having property to sell, trade, rent or
wishing to make a purchase, or get
advice, will find it profitable to con-
suit with Mr. BeltZ.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
THE PHILLIPS STUDIO.
Distinctive Portraiture.

When in a strange city, one of the
places of business which you are most
likely to visit is photograph studio
for often they are, in a way, SHOW"
places. Any stranger who visits the
Phillips studio at 423 Third Street
cannot help getting most favorable
opinion of Red Wing for it is perfect
in all its appointments and it is no
wonder that under the management
of Roy Engstrom, the business is
steadily on the increase. His name
ON photograph is synonymous with
good likeness, permanency and finest
finish.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
j. S. kIRSTElN.

One business that must be built to
a large extent upon the confidence
that the company can inspire in the
public is the jewelry business. It is
for this reason that J. S. KRISTEN,
jeweler at 227 Bush Street, is consid-
cred one of the most reliable retail
concerns of the city. His line of jew
elry is the most complete that can be
found in Goodhue County and includes
everything desired for the wedding or
Christmas gift, or the transient de-
mand. An excellent business is done
in diamonds, cut glass, silverware and
watches, and all jewelry carries the
guarantee of the store
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-08
G. S. FISK.

With many years of continued sue
cess behind him Mr.. G. S. Fisk, at 314
Bush Street, needs no introduction to
the buying public in this part of Min
nesota. Ever since his establishment
he has been one of the leading paint
and wall paper dealers in Red Wing.
Many of our people have learned that
they can find what they want here and
they know that work done by this firm
will be satisfactory. These facts are
well worth remembering when you
decide to paint or decorate your house,
repaper your rooms or want signs writ
ten.