Historic and Descriptive Review of Nebraska

HASTINGS

ful issue. Mr. Hartigan is a native of Pennsylvania, and was admitted to the bar in Michigan in 1872. graduating from Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., in 1887. as an LL. B. He has resided in Nebraska fourteen years, and came here from Plattsmouth, Neb. Mr. Hartington is an old soldier, and affiliates with the Masons and I. O. O. F.'s. Since the day he arrived in Hastings he has continually increased is clientage and influence and extended his business. He is the possessor of one of the best law libraries here.

     PALMER BROTHERS, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dressed Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal, and Poultry.--Prominent among the important mercantile establishments of Hastings, is that of Palmer Brothers', established two and a half years. The ample premises occupied are 22 x 65 feet in extent, and five hands are constantly required. They are wholesale and retail dealers in dressed beef, pork, mutton, veal, poultry, sausage, lard, butter, eggs, etc. All goods sold at this market have become well-known on account of extra fine quality, freshness, and the fair price at which they are sold. Palmer Brothers are natives of New York State, and are A. O. U. W.'s, and Red Men.

     W. R. SNYDER & CO., General Collectors.--Success to a very large extent in any branch of business depends to a great degree upon intelligent proficiency. Possessing such in an eminent degree are W. R. Snyder & Co., well-known in Hastings in the capacity of general collectors. The senior member of the firm: W. R. Snyder, is a native of Pennsylvania, and is a Mason. He has been for the last ten years engaged here in the real estate and collection business. His partner, Mr. Taggart, is a native of Wisconsin and has lived here eight years. They are considered in business circles to be men of worth and influence who have rendered valuable service to Hastings.

     THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, S. H. Moore, Manager.-- The sewing machines of the above company are too well-known to need special comment in a review of this kind S. H. Moore, manager at Hastings, employs about forty salesmen and collectors in his territory, and has developed a fine trade throughout this section. The office at Hastings, which is nicely fitted up, is in charge of C. C. Heasly, head bookkeeper, and two assistants, and contains in the line of stock the latest improved Singer sewing machines of every variety, which are received direct from the manufacturers, and are offered for sale at the lowest market prices. The territory comprises the western and southwestern portion of the State, and is locally controlled by six sub-offices, as follows: York, J. T. McKinne; Holdrege, J. A. Yokom; Kearney, J. N. Jenkins; Grand Island, Wm. Hodges; Columbus, B. S. Wyatt; home department, Hastings, T. D. Bullis. Mr. Moore is a native of Iowa, well-known in this city as thoroughly conversant with the details of the enterprise engaged in, and deserving of success and patronage.

     TIBBETS. MOREY & FERRIS, Attorneys and Counselors at Law.--Of the various names which go to make up the strength of the Hastings bar, none command more confidence than the above. Mr. Tibbets is a native of New York, and is a graduate of the State University of Iowa. Mr. Morey a native New Yorker, studied in Chicago and graduated from the University of Chicago. He practised there three years. Mr. Ferris was raised in Wisconsin, and came here from Chicago, where he attended the Union College of Law. He was admitted in 1888, in Hastings. Special attention given to corporation and real estate law, mortgage foreclosures and all business pertaining to mortgage securities in central and western Nebraska. References by permission: The McKinley-Lanning Loan and Trust Co., Philadelphia and Hastings: Edwin R. Fay & Sons, Auburn, New York; Exchange National Bank, Hastings, Nebraska.

     CHRIS. HOEPPNER. County Attorney, Adams County.--The growing importance and increasing wealth of Hastings have attracted here some of the best talent, and as one of the most valuable acquisitions, Chris. Hoeppner's coming here must be given prominent notice. He is a native of Iowa, and graduated in 1886 from the Iowa State University, when he was also admitted by the supreme court of Iowa and the eighth U. S. circuit court. He is at the present time county attorney. His methods and substantiality are far above par, and he justly commands the confidence of a continually growing clientage.

     KENDALL & SMITH, Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in Flour and Grain.--An important branch of commercial activity, and one deserving of special mention in our review, is that of Kendall & Smith, established two years. They have headquarters at Lincoln, Neb., and are the owners of between fifty and sixty yards in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota. They are manufacturers of and wholesale dealers in flour and grain and (retail) coal, and possess unusual facilities for the successful conduct of their business. W. J. Hynes, manager, is a native of Pennsylvania, and is a K. P., and has been in the coal business five years. He is energetic and clearheaded, and to his successful management must be attributed largely the success of the firm at Hastings.

     J. McKINSTRY, The Grocer, 613 Second Street.--Conspicuous among the mercantile houses of Hastings, is that of J. McKinstry, 613 Second St., which has been founded two years. The ample premises occupied are 22 x 118 feet, while four assistants are required in the prosecution of the business. He keeps none but the best, and goods are delivered free of charge. In addition to the usual stock of groceries, Mr. McKinstry keeps many table delicacies not usually found in grocery establishments. He came here from Illinois, and formerly was a traveling salesman in the woolen line. He is energetic, capable and possesses a marked measure of confidence.

NEBRASKA'S ENTERPRISING CITIES.

     OSWALD OLIVER & CO., Lumber, Lath, and Shingles.--In compiling an industrial review of this prosperous city, a position of well-earned prominence should be accorded Oswald Oliver & Co., founded August 1891. They do a heavy business in lumber, lath and shingles, and possess a practical and thorough knowledge of the business in hand, with the requisite zeal and acumen for its successful conduct. Oswald Oliver & Co. are natives of Ireland. The senior member of the firm is a K. T. Mason, and formerly was in the lumber business at Chicago. The junior member is Herbert M. Oliver.

     F. M. MICHAEL, Books, Wall Paper, Etc, 214 Lincoln Avenue.--An enterprising establishment is that of F. M. Michael, founded three years. The spacious premises occupied are 21 x 70 feet, and eight hands are employed. He is an extensive dealer in books, stationery, wall paper, decorations, window shades, paints, oils, glass, varnish, brushes, etc.; also do all kinds of house and sign painting, hard oiling, graining, kalsomming, paper hanging and decorating. Mr. Michael is a native of New York State. He is noteworthy for his many good qualities.

     THE BOSTWICK, Hastings, Neb., Dillon & Co., Proprietors.--It is a fact, recognized as an axiom, that nothing adds so much to the happiness of a community as a well-kept hotel. It is therefore with pride that we go on to note The Bostwick, established six years, which, since it has come under the present management, has gained a just celebrity. There are accommodations for one hundred guests, and twenty assistants are required in waiting upon them. Mr. Dillon is a native of Iowa and has lived seven years in Nebraska. His hotel is one of the best two dollar houses in the country, and does credit to Hastings and its management.

     THE QUEEN CITY STEAM LAUNDRY, Main Bros., Proprietors.--Was established two years ago. Work here is turned out in the finest modern style, while the laundry is fixed up with the most modern machinery. Eighteen experienced hands are constantly employed. Main Brothers are from Wisconsin, and have lived seven years in Nebraska. The future growth of the city depends largely on the push of such men as Main Brothers.

     F. J. BENEDICT, Groceries, 718 Second Street.--This store was established seventeen years ago, and ever since its inception has enjoyed a remarkable degree of popularity. The premises are 22 x 110 feet, and are advantageously located at 718 Second Street. Four assistants are required. Mr. Benedict is a native New Yorker. He has lived in Nebraska twenty years and is prominently identified with the Masons. His concern is a credit to Hastings and himself, and he is to be congratulated upon the success attending his efforts.

     CHARLES PLAMONDON, Flour, Groceries, Feed.--A prosperous establishment is that of Charles Plamondon, who has been established for thirteen years. The premises occupied are 22 x 68 feet, besides a feed store 24x80 feet, while three bands are employed. The stock is a varied and comprehensive one, embracing flour, feed, staple groceries, apples, cider and vinegar, all of which may be bought at prices as low as at any contemporary grocery store. Mr. Plamondon is a native of Canada and came here from Lincoln, Neb.

     KAUF & RINDERSPACHER. Butchers, 216 Hastings Avenue.--Established five years; occupy nice premises, 16 x 25 feet, and employ three hands. The proprietors are natives of Baden, Germany, and have achieved a high position in the commercial interests of Hastings.

     KIRBY & DAY, Boots and Shoes.--An important mercantile enterprise in Hastings is that of Kirby & Day, successors to G. A. Kent. The premises are 22 x 90 feet and three assistants are required. The splendid stock, which it will be to the advantage of the citizens to call and examine, comprises a full line of men's, boys', ladies', misses' and children's boots, shoes and gaiters, slippers, etc., also rubbers. Messrs. Kirby & Day are natives of New York and Illinois, the former being a member of the G. A. R., having served in the 37th Illinois Infantry through the entire war.

     McINTIRE BROS., Dry Goods.--Among the influential dry goods establishments of Hastings is that of Mclntire Bros., who have also concerns at Rock Island, Ill.; Superior, Neb., and Hastings, Neb. The premises are spacious, being 22 x 90, with an L 30 x 22 feet. W. B. Mclntire, who is the manager at Hastings. is a native of Iowa. To his good management must be attributed the great success at Hastings.

     A. PICKENS & SON, Nos. 713-715 Central Block. Dry Goods, Carpets and Millinery.--A. Pickens & Son have been established nearly ten years. The premises occupied are 44 x 120 feet, two stories high. They carry in stock a full and complete assortment of staple and fancy dry goods of imported and domestic manufacture, including dress fabrics, white goods, embroideries, laces, ribbons, gloves, hosiery, underwear, etc.; also carpets and millinery. Dress making a specialty. Mail orders promptly filled. Twenty-three assistants are employed. Mr. A. Pickens and his son, J. W., are natives of Scotland and came here from Illinois.

     J. H. FLEMING, Treasurer.--Among the names which have acquired prominence on the wings of Hastings' prosperity, is that of J. H. Fleming, the county treasurer. He is a native of Illinois, and has resided in our county fourteen years. He is a practicing attorney, and is an I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W. Formerly was county judge for three terms. He is one of the most trustworthy men that ever handled county finances.

     F. J. SCHAUFELBERGER, M. D., Office over Opera House Drug Store.--One of the popular professional men in the "Queen City" is F. J. Schaufelberger. M. D., whose office is eligibly located over the Opera House Drug

Store. He is a native of Ohio and has been practicing in Hastings six years. The doctor graduated in 1884 from the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and is an active member of the Masons, and of the Nebraska State Medical Society. His reception and consulting rooms are handsomely equipped with everything for the comfort of patrons, and he has obtained a liberal share of public favor.

     WELLS. FARGO & CO'S EXPRESS, C. E. Goodin, Agent.--Since the establishment of this express company at this railroad terminus, business has kept pace with the growth of the city. Mr. C. E. Goodin, agent. is a native of Indiana. and has had thirteen years' experience in the express business. He has lived in our State for twenty-two years, and is identified with the I. O. O. F., Red Men, A. O. U. W. and M. W. A. He enjoys the esteem of the community. and manages the company's affairs in a first-class manner.

     JONES BROTHERS, Buyers and Shippers of Live Stock, Harness, 813 and 815. Second Street.--Among the firmly established houses of this city, is that of Jones Brothers, established five years. The premises occupied are spacious, 33 x 190 feet, three stories. Jones Bros. are among the most popular and enterprising live stock men in this section. They also are dealers in buggies, carriages, harness, etc. Agents for champion binders and mowers, stove and furniture storage. They came here from Oneida, Illinois, and have wide experience and a thorough knowledge of their business.

     WILL. L YETTER, Paints, Glass, Wall Papers, 811 Second Street. A prominent mercantile establishment in the City of Hastings is that of Will L. Yetter. successor to A. S. Yetter & Sons. This store was founded in 1884 and the premises occupied are 22 x 90 feet, three stories and basement. Fifteen hands are employed. Mr. Yetter is an extensive dealer in paints, glass, wall papers, etchings and engravings, artist materials, picture frames and moulding. He also is a ticket broker and is a member of the American Ticket Brokers' Association. Mr. Yetter is a native of St. Joseph, Missouri. By the energy which he has exhibited in the conduct of his enterprise, as well as his courtesy and fair dealing, he has come to control a lucrative trade.

     F. G. RUSSELL. Hardware and Sporting Goods.--Has had over thirty years' experience in business. The premises on Second Street are 22 x 125 feet, while four assistants are constantly required. The stock consists of hardware, sporting goods, stoves, tinware, table and pocket cutlery. Agent for Glidden and Lambert & Bishop barbed wire. Mr. Russell is a native of Pennsylvania and is a representative merchant in his line.

     C. N. DIETZ, Lumber, Lath and Shingles.--Established six years. Headquarters at Omaha. Mr. Dietz has six yards in this State. L. J. Gilles, manager, is a native of Michigan and has been bookkeeper and manager here three years. He has had ten years' experience in the business, and by ability has reared a fast increasing business and won the esteem of a numerous patronage.

     CHAS. CAMERON, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Ready Made Clothing, 103 Hastings Avenue, and 706 First Street.--Chas. Cameron is the oldest man in his line in the city. having been founded seventeen years. The premises are 22 x 100 feet in extent and three hands are employed. Mr. Cameron is a native of Scotland and came here from Canada. He is identified with the Masonic Order and has secured a large trade.

     FRED BLAKE & SON, Butchers, 707 First Street.--The pioneer meat market was established in 1874. It is 22 x 60 feet, and two assistants are required. They are natives of England and have reared a large and fast increasing business.

     DR. O. C. MASTIN, Physician and Surgeon.--Dr. O. C. Mastin is a native of Michigan. and studied his chosen profession at Detroit, graduating in 1886. from the Detroit College of Medicine. The doctor is a genial and generous gentleman, and makes a specialty of chronic diseases. His intention is shortly to establish a sanitarium for the treatment of chronic diseases.

     HASTINGS BI-CHLORIDE OF GOLD CURE.--Prominent among the institutions of Hastings, is the BiChloride of Gold Cure, incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska for $20,000, for the liquor, opium, chloral, cocaine, chloroform, arsenic and tobacco habit, and neurasthenia. The officers are: R. Q. Stewart, president; W. A. Chapman, treasurer; C. R. Barnes, secretary; F. W. Rose, physician and manager. The moderate cost of treatment is: Opium habit, $25.00 per week; liquor habit, $75.00 for full treatment; tobacco habit, $5.00 for full treatment. Board is

extra, from $4 to $6 per week. All correspondence strictly private. We guarantee a cure. For city or State privileges, address F. W. Rose. Since the inception of this institution in February, 1892, no less than 280 patients have been cured. Any of our numerous readers who see this and wish to benefit by the unspeakable advantages offered by the institute to the afflicted should not fail to write the manager, Dr. F. W. Rose, who is a native of Ohio and a graduate of the College of Medicine and Surgery, Cincinnati, Ohio. and known as one of the finest physicians in the State.

     A. H. BOWEN. Attorney and Counsellor at Law.--At the Hastings bar we find names ranking with the best in the land. General A. H. Bowen is a native of Michigan, and has been practising here twenty years, having been admitted to the bar in 1868. He graduated from the medical department, Ann Arbor University, but has given up the practice of medicine since he took to law. He is a member of the O. A. R.. having served as brevet brigadier general in the 11th Michigan Cavalry, and captain in the 6th United States Cavalry.

     DR. A. S. PIERCE, Physician, Surgeon, and Oculist, and Medical Electrician, Office in Postoffice Block, up Stairs.--One of Hastings' active professional men is Dr. Pierce. He is a native of Indiana and has been practicing here for seven years. He graduated in 1867 from Georgetown University, Washington, D. C.
     He is physician, surgeon, oculist and medical electrician. Particular attention given to surgery and chronic diseases, especially those of women. Dr. Pierce is a native of Indiana and is a Mason and G. A. R. and served in the 27th Missouri Infantry.

      J. B. CESSNA, Attorney at Law, Office, Nos. 18 and 20 Nebraska Loan & Trust Block.--Hon. J. B. Cessna is one of the lawyers whose names grace the bar of Hastings. He is a native of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, whence became here. He is a graduate of the Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa., and was admitted in Pennsylvania in 1865. Mr. Cessna is a member of his college society, Phi Kappa Thi. He practices in the United States district and other courts. He is brother to (we may here mention) the famous John Cessna so well-known in the East, formerly as congressman for Pennsylvania. He was speaker of the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania when only twenty-eight years of age. Mr. Cessna has rendered acceptable services as a lawyer, and has brought many cases to a successful issue.

     W. S. McKINNEY, Attorney, 109 Hastings Avenue.--W. S. McKinney is a native of Indiana and studied law in Michigan, being admitted in 1880 at Kalamazoo, Michigan. He has been practicing nine years in Hastings and is a Mason. He is a lawyer of a practical turn and is an addition to the talent of Hastings.

     Madison, Nebraska, the county seat of Madison County, was platted in the fall of 1871 by Frank W. Barnes, the original owner of the townsite. The first store was built by Michael Bauch in 1872. The first newspaper published in the county was the Madison Review, established by T. M. Blakely, in 1873. In 1878 it was purchased by Phil. Bauch and its name changed to the Madison Chronicle. He continued its publication until 1883, when the original owner, T. M. Blakely, re-purchased the plant, and with E. F. Cole continued its publication until February 28, 1888, when Mr. Cole bought out his partner's interest and ran the paper until August 1st of the same year, when the present proprietor, Carl T. Seely, who had been connected with the paper for a number of years, purchased the outfit.
     The City of Madison is beautifully situated in the Union Creek Valley. at the confluence of Union and Taylor Creeks, and is the center of a tributary area consisting of nearly all the southern half of Madison County and the western portion of Stanton County that is amply capable, when fully developed, to maintain a city of several thousand inhabitants.
     Madison is thirty-five miles north of Columbus, on a branch of the Union Pacific Railroad, and has now nearly 2,000 inhabitants, made up of an intelligent class of people. composed of Americans and English-speaking Germans. Few towns in the State can boast of a more solid and reliable business community than is to be found here, a condition that is largely the result of the town's magnificent resources and surroundings.
     There is a fine, large, brick court house, costing $7.000; a jail building, costing $2.000; a fine normal college, costing $5.000: three large public school buildings, costing in the aggregate $13,000; six churches; an excellent roller mill; waterworks; creamery; steam brick yard: machine shops; etc. Three sound banks, two hotels, two newspapers, and all the various businesses and professions are fully represented.
     Stock raising is largely engaged in hereabouts, and Madison as a shipping point ranks higher than cities of greater pretentions. Madison County has been richly endowed by nature in good water and soil, two elements that combine to make a county valuable for agricultural purposes. In the center of such notable resources, so admirably adapted to diversified agriculture, stands this pretty little city of Madison--the pivot, the center, so to speak,

     Is in the third tier of counties south from the Missouri River, on the north line of the State, and in the fourth tier from the same river on the east line of the State. Its area is 576 square miles, or 308,640 acres.
     The surface is composed of upland, forty per cent.; valley, forty; bluff and sandy, fifteen: and five per cent. bottom lands.
     Madison is noted among Nebraska counties for its large number of planted trees, cottonwood, walnut and ash being the chief varieties. Blue joint grass abounds in this as in all other northern counties of the State. There are many apple, cherry, plum and peach trees, and a few pear trees and grape vines. There is abundance of brick clay, and several large brick-making establishments. The county is well watered by the Elkhorn and its numerous tributaries. In the valleys water is found at a depth of twelve feet and on the uplands at from fifty to 125 feet. The estimated actual valuation of the county lands in 1892 is about $13,000,000; the assessed valuation is $1,887,286; assessed value in 1880, $1,252,332; total bank deposits $794,895, equal to a per capita deposit of $57. Population in census of 1890 was 15,669; in 1880 it was 5,589; average price of farm lands, $20 to $25 per acre.
      The county has no bonds outstanding and a very small floating indebtedness, county warrants selling within the past few months as high as 99 1/2 cents on the dollar. For this reason taxes are very low, in many instances the annual tax on an improved 160 acre tract of land being less than $20.

     ROBINSON, REED & FOSTER, Attorneys at Law.--The above law firm by common consent is conceded to stand in the front rank of the Nebraska bar, and is regarded as doing the largest practice in Madison. The individual members of the firm. J. S. Robinson, W. E. Reed and M. B. Foster, are natives respectively of West Virginia, Iowa and Illinois. They were admitted to time bar in 1880, 1888 and 1891. They are the successors to Allen, Robinson & Reed. With their extended experience and abilities, this firm is as safe as it is possible for human ability to be, and the many cases placed in their hands have received the best care and attention.

     MALONE & CAMPBELL, Real Estate Agents and Official Abstracters.--One of the prominent firms in its important branch of commercial activity is that of Malone & Campbell, the oldest real estate and abstract office in the county. All descriptions of city and suburban realty are bought, sold and rented. Farm loans and abstracts a specialty. Wild and improved lands in all parts of Madison, Stanton and Platte Counties. The fair and equitable terms offered at this office have drawn to it a large and most desirable patronage. Messrs. Malone & Campbell are from Illinois and Michigan, the former having been ten years in real estate here. They are much esteemed in local trade circles and numbered among the representative Madison business men.

     ED. O'SHEA, County Treasurer.--Mr. O'Shea is a native of Missouri and was elected treasurer in the fall of 1891 by a plurality of 452 votes, since which time he has given the profoundest of satisfaction in office. He was formerly deputy treasurer four years. Mr. O'Shea not only is the youngest treasurer the county has ever seen (he is but twenty-six), but also one of the most enterprising and trustworthy men that ever handled county finances.

     M. J. MOYER, County Judge.--Is a native of Pennsylvania and by profession is an attorney-at-law. The judge is serving his second term and has proven one of the best judges the county has ever seen. He has lived in the State four years and formerly taught school and practiced his profession. His administration has been characterized by carefulness and a display of a knowledge of the duties which have devolved upon him, which has sustained the good opinion which the people have of him.

     R. A. MALONY, Official Abstracter, Notary Public and Conveyancer.--An ably conducted enterprise is that of Mr. R. A. Malony. He has been established six years and has filed an official bond in the penal sum of $10,000.00 which has been duly approved as required by law. Mr. Malony is also notary public and conveyancer. Farm loans at lowest rates and best terms. The choicest list of real estate in the county. The facilities he has for successfully conducting his large business are of the most complete character, Mr. Malony was


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