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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
FERGUS LAUNDRY.

One of the best equipped laundry
and dry cleaning plants in northern
Minnesota is that Of the Fergus Laun-
dry Co., 313 Lincoln Avenue W., of
which Erickson and Swanson are pro.
prietors. Its machinery is the latest
and best that money can buy and they
make a speciality of family washing
and are prepared to show you that it
is cheaper to send your fiat work to
the laundry and have it washed and
ironed than to do it at home Their
dry cleaning department is in charge
of an expert and they are prepared to
clean and press both ladies' and gents
garments. Goods are called for and
delivered and all work is guaranteed
to be satisfactory.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS
STATE BANK.

Throughout Otter Tail County the
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
at 218 Lincoln Avenue is known as
the bank that backs the farmers. .
1t is one of our most solid financial
institutions and it's business policy is
broad-gauged yet consistent with the
best practice in careful banking. The
officers are: o. c. Boyum, president;
M. Benson, first vice-president; G. F.
Schackel, second vfce-president; T. M
Alexander, cashier This bank is at
all times prepared to advise its GUS
toners regarding business deals, in
vestments and business transactions
of all kinds. 1t has been an important
factor in building up the farming in
dustry in this section and its pros.
perity and growth is ample proof that
ST fully lives up to its slogan:
W'The Bank that Backs the Farmers.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
a. O. STOA

Purchasing a pair of shoes today is
more than a mere superficial under
taking. 1t is an important investment
for shoe values have never demanded
more careful scrutiny and prices have
never been at higher levels, owing to
the abnormal conditions in all lines
of trade. A. o. Stoa at 1O7 Mill Street
So, is the home of quality shoes. Not
an inferior article is to be found in
it's large and select stock. Fergus
Falls buyers have found that this store
gives service and quality equal to or
superior to the largest shoe concerns
of the Twin Cities The best place in
the city to invest in shoes-nobody
buys them any more-is at the Stoa
Shoe Store.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN
FERGUS FALLS, MINI.

The Weekly Journal of December 4,
1873, enumerated eight Protestant
denominations which had organized,
or were organizing, congregations in
Fergus Falls, then a village containing
600 souls. Catholics there were but
few in the southern part of Otter Tail
County. 1t was to- the missionaries
from the Dakotas and from the Chip
peWa missions of northern Minnesota
that these pioneers of Fergus Falls
and vicinity owed the few welcome
opportunities to hear Mass and receive
the Sacramento. In those early days
the humble home of some lately ar
rived settler served temporarily as the
house of God.
In 1880, the Despatchers' Offices of
the ST. Paul, Minneapolis and Mani
tOba r. Co. were transferred to Fergus
Falls. 1t appears to have been in the
fall of that year that the first Catholic
church, a frame structure, 20X70,
situated about 1870 feet west of the
present church, was erected, although
the interior was not finished until
later. Father SpitZelberger of Fargo,
N. D. had services on several Sun
days. Soon, however, parsonage was
built for a resident pastor. Handi-
capped in many ways, it was only by
persevering effort and great sacrifice
on the part of the priest and the peo-
pie that so much could be accom-
nj; 81 NJ,
gus Falls in 1880 and 1881 were
Anthony Klaus, Joseph Liedl, Matthias
Frankovitz, Peter Oelschlaeger, James
K. O'Brien, P. J. Kennedy, James Nc
Crossin; E. j. Weber, John and
Charles Nangle, Enos Barbeau, John
Gander, August Mandelke} and Charles
Bauer ''.J"l
Rev. Joseph Moder, the first pastor,
was transferred to GAINESVILLE in 1882,
and the parish of Fergus Falls was
temporarily attended by the Benedic-
tine Fathers of ST. Johns Abbey. In
1888, Rt. Rev. Rupert Seidenbusch,
D. D., then vicar apostolic of northern
Minnesota, appointed Rev. Joseph
Bower pastor of Fergus Falls and the
surrounding missions. Father Bower,
as well as his immediate successors,
labored assiduously to pay the little
debt, which in those days weighed
heavily upon the small congregation.
Rev. Francis Watry was pastor from
1885 to 1886; Father Schels, 1886 to
1889, and Rev. William Lange was
pastor from 1889 to 1898. During the
service of Father Schels the interior
of the church was completed, and dur
ing Father Lange's period the parish
was finally freed from debt. The Revs.
Joseph Stephan, G. Goebel, Charles
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
FRANkovIz HARDWARE CO.

When the clock is turned an hour
ahead March 81 by order of the Fed
eral Government to inaugurate the
daylight savings plan, there will be
no excuse for the man who has said
he always wanted to have a garden,
but couldn't find the time to take care
of it. The Frankoviz Hardware Co.
at 121 Lincoln Avenue W. has antici-
pated the wants of gardeners by lay
ing in an especially fine stock of gar
den tools. This store carries a full
line OF general hardware, builders
and mechanics tools, plumbers and
steam filters supplies and sheet metal
for every purpose. ]. ]. Frankoviz
is president of the company and NJ
M. Frankiviz is secretary and treas.
urer
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
WILLIAMS PRODUCE CO.

The Williams Produce Co., corner
Lincoln and Sheridan avenues, is a
jobbing concern that not only has built
up fine business in Fergus Falls, but
has afforded the surrounding country
with a dependable produce market.
This concern are buyers of poultry
and eggs and cover big adjacent
territory. 1t ranks in importance as
one of the most substantial firms of
it's kind in this section of the state
and by an aggressive business policy
and fair dealing has established a
constantly increasing patronage. This
company has succeeded because it
looks carefully after it's business and
is one of Fergus Falls most important
business concerns.
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a. . ave q co.

Where and what to buy in the way
of groceries has come to be big
problem, especially to the woman who
has a large family to feed. The care
full, economical buyer will find prices
and quality of goods as favorable to
purse and digestion at the H. P. Bye
& Co., 220 Lincoln Avenue W., as at
any grocery store in the city Care is
taken to see that all vegetables and
fruits are fresh, that eggs are what
they are represented to be, and in
every way the firm lives up to all its
statements and promises.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
o, D, LEIDEL,

Eye strain is responsible for more
business failures than any other
physical defect Every man who feels
his eyesight is not as good as it once
was should consult an optician and
no better opticians service is avail
able in northern Minnesota than that
given by Mr.. o. d. Leidel, Ill Lincoln
Avenue W. Mr.. Leidel, besides being
an optometrist, conducts a modern
jewelry store and handles an extensive
line of Watches. diamonds, cut glass,
etc. He also handles a full line OF
victrolas and records and will be
pleased to have you visit his store at
any time and ask to hear the latest
records. He is constantly receiving
new ones and you are sure to find one
you like.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
ELLIOTT & WHITsoN.

Commodities to suit the season, is
the description Of the business located
at 401 Whitford Street S., known as
Elliott e Whitson This company
contributes to the comfort of the COM
munity by furnishing high grade
varieties of coal, coke and wood, and
their customers for these articles of
fuel can always feel sure of good
quality, correct weight or measure and
prompt delivery, and every buyer,
whether large or small, is treated with
uniform courtesy and consideration.
They are also dealers in cement, lime,
brick, plaster, salt and sewer pipe and
users of these commodities always
find the grades handled by this con-
Germ to be of the utmost dependa-
bility.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
j G. PENNEY co INC

The J. C.<Penney Co., Inc, store at
Fergus Falls is, one of 1877 stores in as
many cities, which chose Fergus Falls
as location because of it's excellent
location on two lines of railroad
This store managed by L. NJ Moll has
built OPP a large and prosperous bust.
ness here because of the service and
values it gives. 1t handles a full line
of dry goods, shoes, clothing, mems
and ladies furnishings and ladies'
ready-to-wear goods. It's store at 20S
Lincoln Avenue West is neat in ap.
pearance and well stocked at all
times.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
MILLER G. MYERS.

Miller & Myers, 100 Mill Street ~,
have a well equipped garage and are
agents for the Overland and Oldsmo-
bile cars. The Overland is the last
word in elegance and substantially for
medium priced car and the Oldsmo-
bile, the first automobile to be put on
the market still maintains it's reputa-
ton as one of the best The Overland
is an ideal car for the farmer, being
simple of construction and capable of
travelling anywhere and in many
places where the higher priced cars
would have difficulty in operating.
Miller & Myers handle a full line OF
accessories and repairs and their repu.
tation for business integrity has been
a large asset in building up their pres.
ent fine business.
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BAKER LAND CO.

No class of business men do more
for the advancement and upbuilding
of communities than the live and up
right real estate dealers. They must
know the producing value of the soils,
the amount of rainfall, the streams,
the markets, the social and educa-
tional opportunities and many other
essential facts about the various propo-
sitfons which they have to offer for
sale or exchange The Baker Land
Co., located at 112 Mill Street N, is
a firm which represents all of the
essential qualifications of successful
land and real estate company. They
deal in mortgage loans, insurance, i'm.
proved farms, Minnesota land, and are
known as a highly successful concern
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p. M, Rec,

The successful grocer nowadays is
the one who makes attractive arrange
ment of his stock the governing prin-
ciple of his business. The grocery at
123 Bismarck Avenue E., of which
Mr.. P. M..Ree is the owner is one of
the most noticeable examples of mod
ern business ideas in the city. The
stock shows not only high quality and
variety, but is kept in the most clearly
and attractive condition at all times.
Customers are served with promptness
and courtesy, and deliveries are sure
to be on time.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
FERGUS cAskET WORKS.

No concern in Fergus Falls has done
more to advertise this thrifty, little
city as an important manufacturing
center than the Fergus Casket Works,
POI Whitford Street N. 1t manufac-
lures a full line of caskets which are
sold in a wide territory throughout the
Northwest. Catholics who are deal
ers in caskets should not fail to get
the price lists of this concern. Herbert
E. Weber is president; M. T. Nc
Mahon, vice-president; A. Branden-
burg, treasurer; d. N. Brown, secre-
tary and manager, and David l..
Brown, assistant manager.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
IosEpH aAllR

Expert installation of furnaces in
churches, homes, public buildings and
business houses is a speciality of Jo-
seph Baur, who conducts a plumbing,
heating and tin shop business at lis
Mill Street S. Mr.. Bauer has installed
over 900 heating plants in Fergus
Falls and vicinity, an indication of the
fact that his service is regarded as the
most dependable obtainable by the
people who are best familiar with it.
His stock of plumbing supplies is such
that he can fill any order and in the
installing and repairing of plumbing
Mr. Baur employs skilled artisans and
his charges are always reasonable.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
REReLuNp 6 RICHARDSON.

The neat and attractive store of
Berglund & RICHARDSON, lis Lincoln
Avenue E., is widely known in this
city and surrounding country as the
Home of Good Shoes There never
was a time in the history of the shoe
business when it paid to buy as. care
fully as now. Every pair of shoes in
the stock of Berglund & Richardson
has been carefully bought from manu-
facturers of integrity and every pair
is sold to the customer upon honor
They also maintain a modern repair
department, giving excellent service at
reasonable prices and are equipped
with all modern machinery.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
SON DRUG co.

The successful druggist is success
full only because people have con-
fidence in him. The safe druggist is
the man who never permits defective
drugs or chemicals to come into his
house and buys only the best and most
expensive so there can be no posi-
bility nor chance for substitution.
Such drug store is that conducted
by the Lee-Nelson Drug Co., at 2OS
Lincoln Avenue W., whose stock of
drugs and medicines is fully complete
and whose prescription clerks are able
and efficient. This pharmacy carries
everything usually found in modern
drug store that can be had of the best
quality at the lowest possible prices
ADV,
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OLAF SCHEI,

Everything from shoes to neckties
can be secured in one trip by visit
to Mr.. Olaf Schei's clothing store, 10.
Gated at 106 Lincoln Avenue E., one of
the most up.to-date clothing and mems
furnishings houses in Fergus Falls.
The proprietor is an experienced
clothier and furnisher and his store
is a model of completeness and cor
rectness in every detail. An excellent
line of clothing, shoes, hosiery, gloves
and ties are on sale at prices that can
not be duplicated in the city and every
article carries the trademark of a well
known manufacturer.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
C.. j. BENDER.

Popular priced clothing and shoes
are the stock in trade of the store of
Mr.. c.. J. Bender, 202 Lincoln Avenue.
by careful buying this store is able to
keep on hand a full stock of depend
able clothing, up-to-date in fit, style
and workmanship, and line of shoes
that for design and servicability meet
every requirement Mr.. Bender has
built his business on the principle of
the square deal and he has a big
patronage from careful buyers in Fer
gus Falls and the surrounding coun-
try.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
SMITHS BOOK sToREI

Smith Book Store, 10 Lincoln
Avenue W.. will be a surprise to the
average visitor as it carries on hand
at all times the newest 1fictions by the
most popular authors, is in close touch
with the latest and most reliable book
reviews and places the best sellers on
it's shelves. In addition to books it
carries. line of magazines, school and
Office supplies, as well as cameras and
kodak supplies. 1t maintains a serv-
ice department for printing and
developing photographs and handles
the best films in the market.
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GOLDEN RULE DEPARTMENT
STORE

The Store of Dependable Values
might we'll be termed the true slogan
of Mr.. H. K. Grinager, proprietor of
the above named store at 115-I17 Lin
coin Avenue, W. Mr.. Grinager gives
his personal attention to. his business
which has been built upon the prin-
ciple of the golden rule of business,
honest goods at honest prices. In the
Golden Rule store may be found prac.
tically everything needed by the
householder, such as dry goods, no.
tions, millinery and ladies' ready-to-
wear garments, as well as large de-
partment devoted to staple and fancy
groceries. It's stocks have been care
fully bought and it's customers receive
the benefit in reduced prices for FASH
that make an especial appeal to the
thrifty housewife.
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A. A. BROOKS.

Mr. A. A. Brooks, conducting a coal
and wood yard on Lincoln Avenue E.,
has large and we'll established bust
ness. During the past winter he was
able to supply the fuel needs of his
customers as usual despite the fact
that unusual conditions surrounded
the fuel business everywhere. He
maintains we'll equipped yard which
saws wood to any length required
The fuel administration is encouraging
coal consumers to lay in next years
supplies early and A. A. Brooks is
we'll equipped to aid in this regard.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
RosENcREN LUMBER COMPANY

Many a man has spent a fortune in
rent and is continuing to spend it who
ought to own a home of his own.
Guild a home of your own and do your
bit for Fergus Falls. Many farmer
in Otter Tail County too is living in
a home that his barn puts to shame.
When you decide to build the new
home remember that the Rosengren
Lumber Co. at 324 Bismarck Avenue,
E., has at all times on hand choice
stock of the best lumber for every
purpose, sold at prices as good as can
be obtained anywhere. They have a
we'll established reputation for in
tegrity and square dealings and are
experts at figuring lumber bills so as
to eliminate waste.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-04-06
HALLER BROS.

Coincident with the remarkable
growth of the automobile business has
been the selling and repairing of tires
Prominent among the firms carrying
on this business most successfully is
that of Halter Bros. at 10 Cavour
Avenue w. Service is the motto OF
the company, both as to time and
quality of workmanship. If your tire
needs retreading, see to it at once; il
may save you money. When your tires
get low there is always plentiful
supply of free air" at this establish
ment
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DR.. A. o. RusTAp.

DIR. A. o. Rustad, " S., at 800 Bis,
amarck Avenue, is regarded as among
the foremost authorities in the state
on veterinary pathological and surgi
cal problems. In veterinary surgery
he is an experienced specialist whose
services frequently are required in
fields outside the territory where his
regular practice is located. In testing
dairy herds he is also well experienced
and his services for this important
work are much in demand. DR.. Rustad
is a professional man of such skill
experience and ability that we can
cheerfully recommend him.
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THOMPSON YARDS. INC.

Lumber direct from the mill to the
consumer is the. speciality of the
Thompson Yards, Inc, at AT West
Stanton Street, adjacent to country
where the worlds finest white cork,
fir and other woods for building pltr-
poses are produced. 1t is a large
buyer and at all times has on hand
everything the builder needs. They
are also prepared to figure your lum-
Der and material bills as cheaply as
anybody and offer a ten per cent dis
count from list prices for cash. 1t
has one price to all, that is the lowest
possible consistent with the line of
merchandise it handles. In addition
they carry all kinds of building ma
terials and do an extensive business
in the retailing of hard and soft coal
for either home or factory use.
---AdV.
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PETERSON MARKET.

Among the most reliable and best
patronized markets in this section is
the one of which Mr. l.. A. Peterson
is the proprietor at 116 Bismarck
Avenue e. The best of fresh and salt
meats are in stock at all times, and
in their season, oysters, etc. The con-
duct of this store is based upon the
principles of quality, sanitation and
service. He knows that absolute
cleanliness is essential, that prompt
and courteous service is appreciated
and in this respect his customers
never find him lacking
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M. BENSON.

A leader in his line This about
describes the position occupied in his
field of endeaVoF, which is that OF
selling furniture and household goods
and conducting a modern, well
equipped undertaking establishment
His show rooms at POI Lincoln
Avenue w. is well lighted, the stock
of furniture, carpets, draperies and
household goods are of the best quail,
ity and sold at reasonable prices. He
has practical mortician and licensed
embalmer in charge of his undertak.
ing parlor which enables him to care
for this department in a most efficient
manner
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ERNEST CARLSON.

4 To attract custom a meat market
must present neat and tidy appear
ance at all times and to hold custom
the goods sold must show quality and
variety. The meat market on Lincoln
Avenue W., owned and conducted by
Mr. Ernest. Carlson presents all the
essential requisites of first class
place. The cleanliness and sanitation
is obvious and the display of fresh,
salt and cured meats, fish, poultry,
sausage, ETC., makes the daily choice
an easy matter Mr. Carlson attracts
and holds the best class Of trade by
handling quality goods, as well as CIV
ing prompt and courteous service.
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j. Il. GRASS.

The clothing house of Mr.. ]. H.
Grass at 105 Lincoln Avenue W. is
known in Fergus Falls and tributary
country as the store of service and his
stock of clothing, shoes and. furnish
ings for men and young men always
show lot of style as well as a lot, of
worth and value. His showing of suits,
hats, shirts, ties, hosiery, shoes, ETC.,
is one of the most attractive in the
city and large number of our people
find it a distinct pleasure to deal with
this firm.
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DIR. ARTHUR ANGER

For more than IA years DR.. Arthur
Anger, 22-24 Manhattan Bldg, has
been a successful practitioner of the
science of chiropractic and is recog-
nized as one of the best in the state
DR.. Anger is also skilled in the prac-
tice of naturopathy and drugless heal
ing and gives spinal analysis and con-
sultation free. He has kept abreast
of that progress and his chiropractic
adjustments are made by the latest
approved methods. Too many au-
thenticated cures in chiropractic have
been accomplished and too manN So
called hopeless cases of suffering have
been relieved for the world to longer
doubt it's efficacy.
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A q ERIcKcON

General insurance, bondsNand collec-
tions is the business of A. B. Erickson,
with offices at ia Mill Street North.
Insurance has come to be regarded as
nothing more or less today than safe
business practice. The careful bust
ness man figures insurance as a neces-
sary overhead expense item. Owing
TO Fergus Falls excellent fire protec-
ton insurance rates here are reason
able as compared with most cities of
it's size.
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FERGUS ICE CREAM co.

George and Alexander Campbell, two
of Fergus Falls alert and aggressive
business men, are proprietors of the
Fergus Ice Cream Co. at 315-317 Lin
coin Avenue w. They have built up
a fine business not only in Fergus
Falls, but in the surrounding country
and have modern plant for the manu-
facture of ice cream, soft drinks and
the bottling of pure spring water,
which is sold in a wide market.
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TAYLOR HARDWARE COMPANY.

The hardware store conducted by
the Taylor Hardware Co. at 203 Lin
coin Avenue W., is one of the land
marks of the city. No matter what
your wants are in the hardware line
YOU are sure to find it there, for they
handle everything in both light and
heavy hardware, cutlery, builders
tools, stoves and ranges. Mr.. Taylor
also carries line of sporting goods,
hunters supplies, fishing tackle, paints,
oils, and glass. His aim is to render
a service which leaves no room for
complaint in any particular.