Transcribed and submitted by J. J. Johnson.

THE REPUBLICAN
Waupaca, WI

September 28, 1883

WEYAUWEGA

(The Republican Reporter’s Rambles Reproduced)
A Live Little Town With Good Solid Business Men

Time was in the ages gone by when Court house squabbles agitated to that extent that Waupaca were at swords points, so to speak. Waupaca won the court house and is a pretty little town with lots of whole-souled people and some business, but not near as much as her natural resources should have. Weyauwega has also good solid men of business, but not near as much as her natural resources should have. Weyauwega has also good solid men of business that have grown up with the place from its infancy and like it because it is home. They have made and are making money. And as they too have a delightful location, with the best of water-power they are contented. During the palmy days when Weyauwega was the foot-fitting point and stopping place for the vast army of freighters from the Wolf river to the north-western points of the State, before the advent of railroads, the people made money fast, but after the railroad went through and the excitement died away, the town had a set-back for a time but now, as the agricultural and stock raising resources are being developed on all sides and the subject of manufactures is being more fully put into practical shape, business is reviving and Weyauwega is certainly advancing in material wealth and popularity.

The Spiritual welfare of the village is looked after by five religious denominations and all have

HOUSES OF WORSHIP.

Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, German Luthern and Catholic. The young are early taught that education is the need of all and a

PUBLIC SCHOOL

With all the departments is maintained and an excellent corps of teachers employed. The teachers are as follows:

Mr. G. Grahm, principal, of Fond du Lac

Miss Carrie Wood, assistant

Miss Minnie Caldwell, Intermediate

The Odd Fellows and Masons each have good working lodges with a healthy membership.

THE CORNET BAND

The excellent music the people attending the Fair are being treated to, is from home talent – The Weyauwega Cornet Band, all residents and business boys of this enterprising village. Here they are. It starts out with an editor that is the reason they are such good "blowers". H. S. Keeney, E. B.; Arthur Rice, 1^st b flat; C. A. Rice, Baritone; H. W. Potter, Tenor; J. Borngesser, Tenor; C. Goodnow, 1^st Alto; F. Bornge, 2d Alto; A. Hamold, B flat Bass; L. Ogden, Tuba; W. Teal, Drum.

WEED, GUMAER & CO.’S

improvements this season have added wonderfully to the town. Although this firm met with considerable loss by their dam being washed out, everything is all O.K. today, and one of the best elevators in the interior of the State, costing some six thousand dollars, has been erected this season beside their mill to accommodate their own merchant milling and traffic in grain, and as the Central track comes for half a mile from the main track right to their lumber, mill and elevator business, their facilities for transportation are unexcelled.

THE ELEVATOR

is circular in form with twenty bins around an open court in the center, having a holding capacity of some 40,000 bushels.

The propelling or elevating power of this immense granary is operated by a shaft and pulley in the cupola driven by a wire cable from a shaft in the mill.

THE MILL

has had a complete overhauling. All the old wheat bins have been taken out and new bran and feed bins put in their places except some room which is occupied by new machinery.

The mill is driven by water power, with a never failing supply of Waupaca river water, with a good head, and has five run of stone and three set of the Gray patent noiseless rolls. Mr. W. H. Weed the enterprising junior member of the firm gives his personal attention to every branch of the company’s business. The Weyauwega Bank, T. F. Wilson, cashier, is also owned by the above firm, and is one of the principal factors in the commercial enterprise of the place. From twenty-five to fifty men, according to the season are given employment by Weed, Gumaer & Co.

Weyauwega has quite a number of manufacturing enterprises among them two breweries, etc., but we have no time in this issue to particularize. There are some factories we will skip entirely.

Among the live men in trace we find in Dry Goods and General Merchandise

H. W. POTTER & CO.

This store has been established since 1868. Mr. Potter is one of those genial, whole-souled fellows that has a drawing way about him, and then he believes in judiciously blowing the advertising horn to let people know where their store is. He wishes the people to know that they have the largest stock of dress goods ever brought to Weyauwega, having bought a $1,000 stock on purpose for the ladies to make their fall selections. Mr. Potter did not want our reporter to tell any big stories but simply invite everybody to call and see what they had to sell. That their stock was complete in every department.

JEROME CROCKER

is one of the Pioneer Merchants of Weyauwega, having enjoyed life, liberty and happiness in selling Dry Goods, Groceries and General Merchandise for the past twenty-five years. He also sells plows and Agricultural Machinery. This fall Mr. Crocker has made a special effort, knowing the farmers were all coming to the fair, and would bring their wives and daughters (there’s where Crocker hits it). Well he has filled his store with all the latest styles of Dress goods, in every shade and price. A glance at his stock will convince you that there has been good taste displayed in selecting with reference to the wants of the trade in this section. And Mr. Crocker says he believes his prices are as low as those "-uncomb" house in Milwaukee. All he asks is an examination of the goods. Here can be found, besides Foreign and Domestic Dress Goods, Silks, Satins, Velvets, Laces, Linens, White Goods, Domestics, Prints, etc., Gloves and Hosiery, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Underwear, Furnishing Goods, Cloaks and Dolmans, Shawls, etc. In the Grocery department they have the best teas and coffees, the best sugars and spices ever brought to Weyauwega. And even if the tobacco crop was cut off in this state, prices at Crocker’s remain unchanged. Obliging clerks will help wait on the rush expected this week, as well as at all times.

MESSRS. HARDY & TAGGART

were invoicing their stock. Mr. Hardy expects to go to the Pacific Coast and arrangements are about consummated for Mr. Taggart to continue the business in the Dry Goods, Groceries and Boots and Shoes line. They wished the REPUBLICAN to say the business would boom during the fair, and in the future as well.

W. A. WEISBROD

has been in business in Weyauwega over a quarter of a century, occupies a nice brick store, and has seen all the ups and downs in the growth of the town. Is satisfied with the future prospects, having made some money in the past. Mr. Weisbrod has purchased a larger stock of Fall and Winter goods this year than ever, and believes it will be for the interest of all friends, and enemies (if he has any) to call and get the best bargains ever offered. The stock embraces Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Clothing, Books and Shoes, Hats and Caps, and a choice line of Groceries. The impression gained from a half hour’s conversation with Mr. W. was that his long experience in trade enabled him to buy just such goods as would sell, make the best selections possible, and then sell the goods always on time for the next season’s purchase. In fact he said: "I have no trouble to sell my goods, because I believe a nimble sixpence is better than a slow shilling."

Our next visit was to the "Woods", right in town too. Opposite the Weyauwega hotel. Not the shady grove but

WM. WOODS.

William has been connected in trade and commerce in Weyauwega for over twenty years, and for himself under his own vine and fig tree, in the Dry Goods and Merchandise line for twelve years. Mr. Woods received the REPUBLICAN like others of Weyauwega’s merchants and did not act like as if they believed a printer should be "fired out" for wanting to blow a little – for pay – on inn – Why said Mr. Woods, "of course business is business, and if the REPUBLICAN is on hand to do me a good turn, here’s good luck today." And now Wm. Has just stocked up for fair and fall time, and without wanting the people to think he is boasting he desires the ladies and gentlemen to call, also boys and little girls, if they want something. He will treat children as well as big folks, if they come to buy goods. In Dry Goods and Dress Goods, the ladies should surely be satisfied, for he has everything they want. In Ladies and Children’s Shoes his stock is complete, and the Gentlemen can find Clothing, Boots, Shoes and Furnishing Goods. He extends an invitation to all.

ARTHUR RICE.

Gents’ Fine Clothing and Furnishing Goods Store. Arthur keeps only the finest and best grades of goods. Why, when the REPUBLICAN Reporter called he was blacking his stove so you could almost see your face in it, because he said if he didn’t it would spoil the effect of his fine goods. That new gold and silver orchestra cornet just purchased by Mr. R. is another evidence of his taste and appreciation of the beautiful, and there is no joking, the stock of Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods kept by him is appreciated and purchased by a good class of customers. The proof of the pudding is in the eating and if you don’t know what Arthur keeps just examine you will be convinced. He is one of the squarest boys in Weyauwega.

In Drugs and Medicine Weyauwega has two first class establishments. The Pioneer drug store of the county is that of

L. L. POST & SON.

Mr. Post commenced business in this town when it was a wilderness. He has always been not only a thorough business man but has held many important offices in his town and been honored with the position of representative to the Legislature. He has a partner in the business – his son Lorenzo D. They enjoy a good trade and have filled in a good stock of fancy goods in connection with drugs, medicines, paints and oils. The specialty of this firm is "Their Own Condition Powders" manufactured by them. If finds a ready sale among farmers and stockmen. They also desire us to state that none but the purest drugs and medicines are kept, and the same also of wines and liquors for medicinal purposes.

J. D. PUFFER.

Mr. Puffer has a daisy little drug and notion store. Toilet and fancy articles being a special feature, aside from the best Drugs and Medicines obtainable. Now Mr. Puffer’s name is very suggestive for a newspaper article and if we should say he makes the finest display and sells the cheapest of any man in town undoubtedly the readers would say the editor is a "puffer" too. But laying aside joking the worthy secretary of the Agricultural Society is a good druggist and knows just how to put up a prescription and sell goods. He has a very fine stock enjoys a good trade and sells everything in his line at Weyauwega prices. And Postmaster Hutchinson says they are as low as Chicago.

A. L. HUTCHINSON

the postmaster. Keeps a fine line of books and Stationery, School Books, Albums, etc. He will also write up a Life, Fire or Tornado Insurance Policy for you. Mr. Hutchinson is well liked, and is one of those rising young men that deserve success. His sister is deputy in the post office.

KOSANKA BROS.

Hardware, Tinware and Agricultural implements dealer and general blacksmiths, on Mill street. They built the building for their general hardware and stove trade past summer. They keep the Milwaukee, the Albany and the Crown Jewel stoves. All kinds and styles for wood or coal. Run a tin shop in connection. Keep only first-class goods and sells as law as the lowest. These brothers have owned the blacksmith shop for seventeen years. Their large acquaintance gives them a good trade.

E. HENING,

the pioneer hardware dealer of Weyauwega offers the finest line of stoves, heating and cooking, coal or wood ever brought to Weyauwega, every department of the hardware store is full and complete. Call and see the Detroit stoves – The "Garland" is a beauty. Everything sold by E. Hening will be as represented or money refunded. Please drop inand see his stock. Manufacturer of tin, copper and sheet iron work.

D. WAFLER

keeps a fine assortment of Harness and Horse furnishing goods, Saddles, Collars, Bridles, Whips, Halters, Combs, Brushes, etc. Mr. Wafler employs from two to three men and he uses none but the best leather. He has had long experience in the business and knows just what a horse wants in the way of a harness or anything in that line. Farmers, Horsemen and Liverymen are invited to call. He keeps a stock of Uncle Sam’s Harness Oil always on hand.

JOHN CORCORAN

has just opened a Harness Shop on Mill St. His experience as a workman in this village in the past he hopes will cause many to become his customers and patrons. Repairing promptly done. The very best leather used.

WM. BAUER

Furniture Dealer and Undertaker, also keeps all the leading Sewing Machines made, and sells at low prices. Picture Frames, Musical Instruments, etc. Mr. Bauer is one of those happy "Deitcher mans". He has a nice assortment of goods, and wants the REPUBLICAN to say: "He keeps most everything from the cradle to the grave." Mr. Bauer certainly keeps a very fine stock of goods. His store is north side of Main St. east.

J. L. WHITNEY

on Mill St., has a good line of Furniture, Sewing Machines and Carpets. Mr. W. commenced in a small way about two years ago but has worked up quite a trade. He does upholstering and repairing. Call on Whitney when in town.

M. H. OGDEN

makes Boots & Shoes and Harness, also does general repairing. Mr. Ogden is an "old timer" and used to take the old Waupaca Spirit. He has seen the County from the wilderness to the present in all its changes from better to worse and from worse to better.

A. M. ROWE

the prince of good fellows (and Odd Fellows) runs the Weyauwega Hotel (formerly Tarbell House.) All his guests feel at home and the tables are supplied with the best the market affords, the beds are clean and easy and take everything into consideration. Mr. Rowe keeps the best house ever run in Weyauwega. It is just the place for the farmer, trader or commercial man to stop. A fine sample room just hits the drummer, and the house is centrally located for the business of the village.

J. W. DAVIDSON

has recently purchased the American house and intends to make a good house of it.

J. E. CARTWRIGHT

has opened a bakery and restaurant, and hopes to merit the trade and patronage of the public. Has had experience and will try and furnish good goods. Have sent for a fine line of confectionery, etc., which he hopes to open during the fair.

P. P. SANDERS

an old pioneer formerly ran a meat business. Is now running a Grocery & Feed Store and has a nice trade. Sanders Bros., his sons have a meat market. They ship meat and produce up the line every week and all lumbermen or dealers can be supplied by addressing them.

J. BORNGESSER

keeps a nice supply of Fresh and Salt Meats and Fish in season. Sausage of all kinds.

MILLINERY.

Mrs. E. Ogden and Miss Edwards, each furnish Millinery to the ladies of Weyauwega and vicinity.

VAN EPPS & ENSIGN

Blacksmiths and Building Movers. Mr. E. Ensign attends to Blacksmithing, Horse-shoeing, Repairing Machinery, etc., and Mr. Van Epps attends to the Moving business.

JACOB BECKER

makes Wagons, Carriages, Sleighs and other wood work and attends to general repairing of all kinds in a prompt manner. On Mill street.

C. A. WHITNEY.

Mr. Whitney has been industriously at work for the past three years transforming the old machine shop into a Feed and Custom Mill, and he wishes to announce to the farmers that it will be all in running order in about sixty days. It will run by steam. He has been laboring under some disadvantages but hopes to get things nicely to running soon, and we hope to see the enthusiastic and energetic old gentleman get rich before he bids good bye to Weyauwega.

P. RUBIN

on Mill Street, keeps a general assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, and Provisions. He invites his German friends and everybody to call and get good bargains. Prices low and goods first-class.

HENRY KLABER

is running Tom Smith’s old blacksmith shop. He says he will attend to general blacksmithing, horse-shoeing, repairing, etc., and invites all to call.

C. V. DOTY

has an office back of the bank and is a Shaver. He shaves rich or poor alike and as often as they wish. Anything in the Barbering line, call on Doty.

LAKESIDE CREAMERY

T. W. Rhodes proprietor, was awarded at the Fair at Oshkosh last week for the best Creamery Butter, Sweepstakes Premium, 1^st Premium and 1^st Special Premium.

J. A. MATHERS.

A very pleasant old gentleman, and quite a Horticulturalist having an acre of land devoted to fruit culture. He keeps a News Depot, Groceries, Confectionery, Fishing tackle, etc., and is getting ready to keep a Restaurant. Oysters and warm meals at all hours.

H. S. KEENEY

disciple of the "Art preservative of all arts", runs the Weyauwega Chronicle. Keeney has the happy faculty of saying some good things for Weyauwega, but he don’t say enough, however, the Chronicle is the best paper in town.

John Fordice and W. F. Waterhouse are the leading legal luminaries, and F. E. Wallbridge and J. S. Corbett are the principal practicing physicians.

C. A. Rice is the pioneer gun smith.

We did not have time to go to all in the town, and some, perhaps, that would have liked to have been noted are omitted but our columns are ready for future mention to all who desire.

It pays to advertise.