Historic and Descriptive Review of Nebraska

good judgment, diligence and carefulness. Taxes paid for non-residents.

     GEORGE P. HAVERLAND, Sheriff of Antelope County--An enterprising and thoroughly competent official, who is favorably known to all in Neligh and Antelope County, is he who forms the subject of our sketch. George P. Haverland is a native of Illinois and is serving his second term, Collections attended to promptly. He is an A. O. U. W. and has ever shown himself cut out for the duties of a sheriff. Mr. Haverland has an affable and pleasant manner; is ever prompt and very attentive to the many various arduous duties devolving upon him.

     J. D. HATFIELD, County Treasurer--Is a native of Indiana, and is serving his second term as treasurer, which office he has filled with utmost satisfaction to all parties. He has lived seven years in the county, where he came from Illinois, in which State he lived forty years, farming. He is a prominent Mason and G. A. R., having served in the 53d Illinois Infantry. Mr. Hatfield served four years in the war, being under both Grant and Sherman. He was in the Libby Prison, Richmond, Va., seven months, and during the war was badly wounded in the mouth.

     E. C. MILLION, Deputy County Treasurer.--Among the popular officials in Antelope County, we note E. C. Million, the deputy county treasurer. He is a native of Wisconsin, and has lived seven years in the county, whence he removed from Kansas. In the "sunflower" State he received a liberal education, graduating from the Holton College, Kan., and also from the Shenandoah College, Iowa. He is serving his fourth term as deputy. He is an A. O. U. W. and is very worthy of his success in life.

     COMMERCIAL STATE BANK.--One of the leading banking institutions known in the State of Nebraska, is the Commercial State Bank of Neligh, organized in October, 1891. The capital is $30,000. A general and very prosperous banking business is transacted, while the patronage drawn is both large and liberal. W. T. Wattles, president, was born in New York, and has lived twelve years in the State. He is a K. P. and M. W. A. Vice president G. W. Wattles resides at Carroll, Ia. K. T. Richards, cashier, was born in Ohio. He is a K. T. Mason, and as cashier of the Commercial State Bank has shown much tact and good management. The officers have been long prominent for their high standing and financial integrity, and we do not at all exaggerate when we proclaim the bank to be among the first and foremost in the western States.

     H. L. McGINITIE, Real Estate, Bonded Abstracter of Titles, Notary Public and Conveyancer.--Among the enterprising men conducting business in Neligh, is H. L. McGinitie, established three years. All descriptions of realty bought, sold and rented. Also Mr. McGinitie is well-known as a bonded abstracter of titles, notary public and conveyancer. In the insurance department, too, he represents various standard and reliable life and fire concerns, the assets of which aggregate may millions. He was born in Pennsylvania and is a Mason and A. O. U. W. Mr. McGinitie has lived in the State twelve years and the county eight; formerly was professor of science at Gates' College. He thoroughly understands the various details of his extensive business and possesses in a large measure the confidence and good will of the people.

     MERCHANTS BANK OF NELIGH.--In reviewing the commercial resources of any city, a position of first prominence should be accorded its banks. The Merchants Bank of Neligh was incorporated October, 1887. The capital is $30.000. The general appointment of the premises embrace all the modern adjuncts of convenience, safety and elegance. E. C. Davidson. president, lives at Hull, Iowa. J. J. Melick, vice president, is well-known here in the lumber business. W. H. Karls, cashier, born in Illinois, has been with the bank two years and formerly was five years deputy county clerk. As cashier he has made a splendid officer and shown himself to be "the right man in the right place."

     DR. H. M. COX, Physician. --Prominent among the well-known physicians in Neligh and Antelope County, is Dr. H. M. Cox. He was born in North Carolina, and graduated in February, 1876. from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Keokuk, Ia., also taking various special courses there, among them. one on obstetrics and diseases of women. He is a member of the Nebraska State Medical Society. The doctor is a member of the board of examiners for pensions; is identified with the Masonic Order. The doctor is most worthy of his professional success, as also is he of the confidence reposed in him by all.

     W. C. GALLAWAY & CO., Proprietors Nickel Plate Roller Mills.--In compiling an industrial review of this progressive and prosperous city, a position of well-earned prominence should be accorded to the above extensive enterprise. W. C. Gallaway & Co., were established in 1874. These roller mills comprise an extensive structure, both the large elevator and mills being worked by water power, and equipped throughout with all the best improved machinery and most modern appliances, all of which go to make the mills the equal of any in the West or elsewhere. Twelve hands are constantly employed. The daily capacity is 300 barrels. The proprietors also own mills at Oakdale, Nebraska, the main office being at Neligh, Nebraska. They do also a heavy cattle business, feeding at the present time 314 steers. They manufacture the finest brands of flour, of which they ship thousands of barrels to all parts of Nebraska and the neighboring States. The proprietors have been well-known in this State for many years. Mr. W. C. Gallaway is a native of Virginia. and formerly was known for many years in the general merchandise business at West Point, Nebraska. Hon. William B. Lambert is from New Jersey. and formerly was our county representative and also a member of

the constitutional convention. These gentlemen are thoroughly conversant with the industry in hand, and by able and spirited management have developed what may well be termed a representative business.

     J. J. MELICK, Dealer in Lumber, Grain and Coal--In compiling an industrial review of this prosperous city, a position of well-earned prominence should be accorded J. J. Melick, established five years. He does a fine business in lumber, grain and coal. The facilities he possesses for successfully transacting his business are of a very complete character, whereby he is enabled to offer his numerous customers exceptional advantages. Mr. Melick was born in New Jersey, and has lived here since 1877 and was formerly postmaster eight years. He is vice president of the Merchant's Bank of Neligh.

     J. E. WILDER, Drugs.-- A prominent and decidedly representative city mercantile enterprise is that of J. E. Wilder, established in 1881, the oldest in the drug business here. The premises occupied are spacious and well-appointed, being 20x45 feet in extent, and equipped with the modern conveniences. A large, comprehensive and complete stock of fresh and pure drugs, chemicals, reputable proprietary medicines, sponges, brushes, and all druggists' sundries are constantly to be found here. Mr. Wilder is a native of New York, and is well-known here as second vice president of the First National Bank. He is a gentleman of business ability and one who devotes himself to his work, and has, in consequence, achieved a success.

     T. H. POLLOCK, Clerk of Antelope County District Court.--Mr. T. H. Pollock, the popular clerk of the district court, is serving his first term in that important capacity. He is a native of Pennsylvania and for a length of time was well-known in this neighborhood as a United Presbyterian minister. Also he was county superintendent for one term here. As clerk, he has performed the many various duties devolving upon him with careful attention and conscientiousness. He is a worthy and intelligent gentleman, who has given equal satisfaction to the public and the officiary.

     M. C. REMINGTON, Druggist, Stationer and Jeweler.--A rapidly developing and intelligently conducted enterprise is that of M. C. Remington, founded nine years. The premises occupied are 22x40 feet. Mr. Remington employs three hands and does a very extensive business. Mr. Remington is a native of New York and affiliates with the A. O. U. W. He is the owner of considerable fine property around this vicinity.

     S. D. THORNTON, Attorney at Law.--This hard-working attorney was born in St. Lawrence County, New York. He was admitted to the practice of law at the bar on the 31st day of October, 1876, in this county, since which time he has practiced here with eminent success. He has lived in Antelope County twenty years, and was county judge two terms. He is prominently identified with the I. O. O. F. and M. W. A. Mr. Thornton prosecutes his cases with a care and assiduity which deservedly command for him the respect of the fraternity and the confidence of the profession.

The valleys and river bottoms are the best hay lands in the prairie States. The entire county is a succession of valleys and streams and table lands, making it one of the best watered portions of the State. The great Platte River washes about twenty miles of the southern border of the county and forms a valley noted for its beauty and fertility. The Loup River, another beautiful stream, bordered by a wide and fertile valley, runs across the county from west to east a few miles north of the Platte, emptying into the latter about four miles east of the City of Columbus. The combined valleys of the two rivers at the mouth of the Loup form a wide expanse of valley land, beyond which is a belt of low undulating table lands intersected by the winding valley of Shell Creek, which runs through the county diagonally from northwest to southeast. Union Creek and Tracy Creek water the northern part, Lost Creek the eastern and the Looking Glass Creek, a beautiful stream, the western part, emptying into the Loup near Oconee. There are in the county ninety-seven miles of railroad, including the main line of the Union Pacific running through Columbus, the county seat. All parts of the county are provided with depots and shipping facilities conveniently located for the transportation of the vast stock and grain products of the county. There were returned by the assessors last year: Acres of wheat in Platte County, 22.480; corn, 81,610; oats, 52,160; barley, 6,120; flax, 4,750; meadow, 20,000. Stock was returned for taxation by the assessors: Horses, 9,750; cattle, 28,621; hogs, 32,626; sheep, 10,064; mules, 438. The number of acres of improved lands in the county as stated above is 200,626, against 147,750 in 1882. It is estimated that fully 400,000 acres of the total acreage in the county are tillable lands. The assessed valuation in 1891 was $2,53l,600. The total estimated valuation is $18,000 000. The average price of farm land in Platte County is twenty to thirty-five dollars per acre. The population in 1890 was 15,431 against 9,511 in 1880, showing a gain in ten years of 5,926. The total bank deposits are $440,000, or $28.57 per capita. The principal towns are Columbus, Humphrey, Platte Center, Lindsay, Cornlea, Creston, Oconee and Monroe.

     FIRST NATIONAL BANK.--The prosperity of banking concerns of any city is indicative of an era of commercial progress. The First National Bank was organized in 1882. The capital stock paid in is $60,000; surplus fund $30,000. A highly prosperous general banking business is transacted, and the patronage has been steadily on the up grade since the inception. A. Anderson, president, came here from Iowa and is a banker of fourteen years' experience. He is a K. T. Mason. J. H. Galley, vice president, is one of our oldest settlers and is well-known here in the mercantile business. O. T. Roen, cashier, from Iowa, has been banking twenty-five years and is a K. of P. C. E. Early, assistant cashier, is a native of this city. The First National Bank is committed to a wise and conservative policy and is unquestionably among the leading financial institutions of the western states.

     H. J. HUDSON, Justice of the Peace, Insurance, Collections.--In compiling a review of this city and section, it is important to give prominence to such solid men as Judge H. J. Hudson. He is a native of London, England, whence he came out in 1851 to Illinois, where he remained until 1856, when he removed here and was very instrumental in helping to lay out Columbus. The judge, we should mention, brought out no less than 110 families in 1857 as emigrants from St. Louis to Omaha. He is justice of the peace and does a large insurance and collection business. He formerly was well-known here as county judge; county commissioner numerous times and county clerk four terms. Judge Hudson is a prominent figure here in the Latter Day Statss (sic) Church, of which he has been presiding elder since 1865. He is an I. O. O. F. and from what we have said above, it will be seen, is one of the most enterprising and useful pioneer settlers the State can boast of. He is a bulwark of our city and to such men as he it is that the greet West owes and will owe her extraordinary growth.

     MARTYN & EVANS. Physicians and Surgeons. Office, Fourteenth and Olive Streets, Two Blocks North of Union Pacific Depot.--Among the well-known and popular physicians who are practicing with eminent success in Nebraska, are Doctors Martyn & Evans of Columbus. D. T. Martyn, M. D., is a native of Vermont and graduated in 1869 from the Chicago Medical College. C. D. Evans, M. D., is a native of Pennsylvania, and graduated in 1879 from the College of Pharmacy and Surgery, Baltimore, Associated with them is H. J. Arnold, M. D., born in Illinois, graduated in 1890 from the College of Pharmacy and Surgery, Baltimore. He is a Master Mason. They are regarded as doing a highly lucrative practice and are gentlemen very

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worthy of their success in life, and of the confidence reposed in them by all. Telephone number nineteen. Office open day and night. They are consulting physicians and surgeons to St. Mary's Hospital and St. Francis Academy, United States examining surgeons assistant surgeons U. P., O., N. & B. H., and B. & M. railways; also United States pension examiners.

     M. M. ROTHLEITNER, Superintendent Public Instruction.--Our pen sketches of the city's leading enterprises and popular county-men would be incomplete without mention of Mr. M. M. Rothleitner, superintendent of public instruction. He is serving his first term as superintendent, and has lived in Platte County sixteen years. He is a native of Austria and formerly taught with success six years. Mr. Rothleitner has given entire satisfaction as superintendent to the representatives of all parties, and has eminently shown himself "the right man in the right place."

     G. W. PHILLIPS. County Clerk, Official Abstracter.--Mr. G. W. Phillips, the popular county clerk, is it native of Illinois, and is serving his second term. He is also official abstracter, having a $10,000 bond filed and approved, as required by law. He has a complete abstract of title to all lands in Platte County. He is identified with the K. P.'s, and has lived in our county twenty-one years and formerly was deputy county clerk. He is very worthy of his success in life, as also is he of the confidence reposed in him.

     H. HUGHES, Lumber and Lime.--In compiling a business review of Columbus and this prosperous section, it is necessary to devote a portion of our space to H. Hughes, the well-known lumberman, established ten years. He does a heavy business in all kinds of lumber and lime, and the facilities he has for successfully conducting business in his line are of an unusually complete character, whereby be is enabled to offer his numerous customers advantages difficult if not impossible to duplicate. Mr. Hughes is a native of Wales, and has lived twenty-two years in Columbus. The mention of his concern in lumber and building circles carries with it, for various reasons, an enviable and distinct prestige.

     DOCTOR T. R. CLARK'S INSTITUTE for the Treatment of the Drink Habit: also Tobacco, Morphine and Other Narcotic Habits.--One of the most gratifying examples of ably conducted home enterprise is this institute, which, since its foundation, has bounded into the favor of the public, owing to the numerous and radical cures made. The doctor is a native of New York and graduated in 1880 from the Missouri Medical College, St. Louis. Parties should not fail to write him for testimonials of the many grateful patients successfully treated by his methods. The usual time required for treatment is three weeks. The cost of treatment is fifty dollars, and a cure guaranteed. Dr. Clark is an enterprising gentleman of the highest professional calibre, and is eminently worthy of his success.

     MURDOCK & SON, Contractors and Builders, Grocers, Etc.--A representative concern in Columbus is that of Murdock & Son, who have been in business here for fourteen years. They are extensive contractors and builders, employing from ten to fourteen hands. They are also extensive dealers in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, etc. Mr. Murdock and his son are both native New Yorkers, the former being a Mason, and having served during the late war in the 15th New York Cavalry and 2nd Mounted New York Veterans. They are energetic, clearheaded business men, and are held in the highest esteem both in private and commercial life.

     F. BRODFUEHRER, Jeweler, Etc.--In writing descriptive accounts of the business interests of this city, the list would be incomplete without mention of F. Brodfuehrer, founded twenty years. The premises occupied are commodious, 20 x 40 feet in extent, and amply suited to the transaction of the large business done in diamonds, jewelry, clocks, watches, silverware, of which the stock is most complete. Repairing done promptly and satisfaction guaranteed. Mr. Brodfuehrer is a native of Germany, and is identified with the I. O.O. F.'s. He is a gentleman possessing the most sterling qualities, and is thorough-going in everything he undertakes, possessing every facility for the successful management of the business.

     DR. A. HEINTZ. Druggist.--A prominent house of this city is Dr. A. Heintz's, founded in 1874. The spacious premises are 22x75 feet in extent. A large and complete stock of fresh drugs is carried, also chemicals, reputable proprietary medicines, sponges, brushes, fancy and toilet articles, druggists' sundries, etc. Dr. A, Heintz studied and graduated in Germany, his native country. He is an active and able gentleman, long regarded among the foremost city men.

     FRIEDHOF & CO., Dry Goods. Etc.--Among the prominent representative business concerns to be found in Columbus is that of Friedhof & Co.'s, founded twelve years. The handsome premises occupied are 22x88 feet. two stories, brick, owned by the proprietors. They deal in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes and carpets; and everything under this heading is to be found of superior quality. Seven courteous salesmen are employed. Mr. Theodore Friedhof is a native of Germany, and is identified with the Masonic Order. By popular management he has reared a business which places him among the leading merchants.

     J. SANDS COMMISSTON COMPANY, Brokers, Grain, Provisions, Stocks and Bonds. New York Life Building. Omaha. Branch Office, Columbus. Nebraska.--Consignments of all kinds of grain solicited. Direct private wire to Chicago; also to the following branch offices: Fremont office, Nye & Schneider, telephone 133; Missouri Valley; Columbus office, J. E. North Block, telephone twenty; Lincoln Office, American National Bank Building, rooms 1027-1029. The facilities this concern

has for conducting the extensive business are of an unusually complete character, whereby they offer customers advantages to make money not found in any other line of business. The manager at Columbus, W. J. Beach, is a native of Wisconsin. and has been in the business four years. He is clear-headed and shrewd, and by good management has well developed the business here.

     COLUMBUS PLANING MILL, Huntemann Bros.--Prominent among the live industrial concerns to be found in Columbus, is the Columbus Planing Mill, established two years. The premises are 36x104 feet in dimensions and six experienced hands are constantly employed. They are manufacturers of sash, doors, blinds, mouldings, store fronts, counters, stair railing, balusters, scroll sawing, turning, planing. etc. All orders promptly attended to. By well-directed management they have reared a most prosperous enterprise, and occupy a foremost position among the manufacturers of the State. Huntemann Brothers are natives of Germany, and have lived in the State thirteen years.

     WESTERN EXCHANGE COMPANY, Real Estate and Chattel Loans, A. M. Swartzendruver, Manager. Office over the Commercial Bank.--The leading city enterprise in its important branch of commercial activity is the Western Exchange Company, which, since its establishment four years ago, has had a substantial growth. The Western Exchange Company, A. M. Swartzendruver, Manager, exchange real estate for merchandise, merchandise for real estate, loan money on chattel and real estate securities, buy notes, school bonds, county warrants, negotiate investments, make exchanges and sell property on commission. Mr. Swartzendruver came here from Iowa. He is valued in local trade circles and numbered among the representative Columbus business men. Telephone, number 79.

     JOSEPH SCHLITZ BREWING COMPANY. Represented by J. P. Abts, Wholesale and Retail Dealer.--Schlitz beer has become celebrated as being the product of one of those western brewers who made it a point to make their product better and finer as they have gone along. It has a taste which is seldom found in that of any other. It is a drink also which is rich in nutritive matter, and serves to satisfy hunger as well as thirst. Mr. Abts is a native of Germany, and does a heavy business as wholesale and retail dealer in this choice beverage all over the State. He has lived twenty-three years in the State, where he formerly farmed, Mr. Abts' success as manager has been great, and he commands, like his beer, the confidence of all.

     HOFFMAN & GATES, Omaha Meat Market.--One of the oldest meat markets in Columbus is that of Hoffman & Gates, founded eleven years. The premises are 22x50 feet in extent. Two hands are employed in the business, which is done in all kinds of fresh and salt meats. The goods sold at the Omaha Meat Market have become reputed for purity, fine quality and moderate prices. Mr. Hoffman is a native of Chicago and is an I. O. O. F., and K. P. Mr. Gates was born in New York. They are held in highest esteem both in private and commercial life for their integrity and personal worth.

      L. C. VOSS, M. D., Homœopathist.--Among the talented physicians of Columbus is L. C. Voss, M. D. He is a native of Indiana, and has been practising here since November, 1890. He studied with H. C. Baker, of Kansas City, and graduated in 1888 from the Hommœopathic Medical College, of St. Louis. Specialties: chronic diseases and children. The doctor is prominently identified with the M. W. A.. and Royal Arcanum. He enjoys a practice among the best families and is kept very busy. His reputation is by no means local and he is known all over the State for his treatises. He is of striking appearance, is well liked by the public and the medical brotherhood.

     THE CLOTHER, Jacob Wagner, Proprietor.--Has been established twenty-two years. For the moderate rate of one dollar a day, The Clother undoubtedly is one of the best hostelries in the State. There are forty two rooms and the dining room will seat thirty persons atone time. Ten hands are constantly employed. The hotel is located, only one block west of the Union Pacific Depot. Mr. Jacob Wagner, proprietor, is a native of Illinois and is an I. O. O. F. He formerly was in the livery business.

     DR. E. Y. HAUGHAWOUT, Dentist--Is a native of Wisconsin and studied with his father in Iowa and Omaha. He is practically experienced in every detail of the work, and brings to his aid every modern appliance and machine in use in the performance of his labors. He is a K. of P. and is thoroughly worthy of his success.

     COLUMBUS MILLING COMPANY, G. A. Schroeder, Manager. One of the most gratifying examples of successfully conducted home industries is that of the Columbus Milling Company, started in 1885. They are manufacturers of flour, feed, bran, shorts and meal, and dealers in all kinds of grain. Flour brands, "Way Up," patent; "Gold Dust," patent; "Big Four," "Spread Eagle." The capacity is 100 barrels a day, and five to seven hands are constantly employed. They ship to all parts of Nebraska and the neighboring States. G. A. Schroeder manager, is a native of Germany, and has had seven years' experience in the business. He is conversant with the details of the enterprise engaged in, and well deserving of patronage.

     HIGGINS & GARLOW, Attorneys at Law.--This firm is one of the most vigorous at the Columbus bar, and during its career has conducted several large cases to a successful issue. J. G. Higgins is a native of Illinois, and has been practising here twenty years, having graduated in 1867 from the Chicago University. C. J. Garlow, born in West Virginia, studied under Mr. Higgins, and was admitted in 1885. He is well-known as an insurance lawyer.


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