towns the size of this, that can boast of a first-class

ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT,

which was established and put in operation in December, 1891. The incandescent lights are used and to the visitor it gives the city quite a metropolitan air.
     The court house from which a magnificent view of the surrounding country can be obtained, was erected at a cost of $20,000, and the business blocks and residences that line the thoroughfares are all of a substantial, handsome nature.
     Wilber has a large brewery, two well-known flour-mills, two elevators, two banks, two live newspapers, commercial enterprises of all kinds, and is the trade center for the surrounding country.
     The city is settled principally by Bohemians, and, with a few drousy exceptions, the 1,700 souls to be found here are of a genial, thrifty class.

REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS FIRMS AND MEN OF WILBER.

     CERVENY BROS., General Merchandise.--A. model establishment which is conducted in conformity to strict business methods, is that Cerveny Bros., dealers in general merchandise, who began business here in June, 1889, and have rapidly taken rank among the foremost houses in the city. The room occupied is 24x75 feet, and their $12,000 stock of dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, jewelry, etc., presents, under the skillful manipulation of the proprietors and two clerks, a neat appearance, and the crowds of customers who daily enter here seldom fail in finding whatever they desire. W. F. Cerveny was engaged in this line of business at Auburn, Nebraska, for some time, coming to Wilber a, year and a half ago. His brother, J. P. Cerveny, has been in this city six years. Both are young gentlemen of developed business abilities, and speak the German Bohemian and English languages. W. F. C. was born at Alleghany City, Penn., and came to Nebraska several years ago. His brother's native city is Beatrice, and he is a teacher in the Bohemian Gymnasium Society of this city.

     W. H. MANN & CO., Model Roller Mills.--Foremost among the industries of Wilber we find the flour interests of W. H. Mann & Co. Mr. Mann has long held a prominent position in the grain world, having for several years successfully conducted the DeWitt Roller and Centrifugal Mills, and the Farmers' Exchange in this city. The Model Mills, the name being in keeping with their splendid appointments, were put in operation in June last and have a capacity of 200 barrels per day. The mills are located on the line of the B. & M. Railway and already the leading brands are meeting with a ready sale throughout the State. About ten hands are constantly employed. The mill is equipped with the most improved machinery, by the Great Western Manufacturing Company, Leavenworth, and the flour is the equal of any manufactured in the West. Mr. Mann, at present postmaster, was originally from New York. and is one of the best known citizens in this part of the State. He was the founder of Sterling, having laid it out in 1869, and has been a prominent resident of this city since 1873. Established the Wilber Mills in 1874. and operated them nine years; selling them to the present proprietor. Mr. Frank Chaloupka, the "Co.," came here from Iowa nearly twenty years ago, and is well and favorably known to the people of this section. He has been engaged in farming and still owns a farm adjoining the city.

     A. N. DODSON, Clerk District Court.--The subject of this sketch is one of Saline County's most popular officials, and one well qualified for the position he so ably fills. Mr. Dodson was born in Lemis County, West Virginia, in 1857. where he received his education, and where he read law and was admitted to the bar in September, 1878. In March, of the following year, he came to this county, locating at Crete, where he remained until 1885. While a resident of that city he was clerk for one year, and under township organization was the clerk of Crete township. After living one year at Tobias, Mr. Dodson came to this city and engaged in the practice of his profession. In 1887 he was elected to his present position, and in 1891 was again honored. Mr. Dodson is a staunch Republican, and as a citizen, lawyer and office holder is universally esteemed. He is a K. P., Mason, belongs to the A. O. U. W., and employs one clerk.

     J. W. SHESTAK. Register of Deeds.--The subject of this sketch is one of those pleasant, energetic young men who have risen to a high degree of prominence and popularity through their own efforts. Mr. Shestak is of Bohemian parentage, but was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. corning to this county in February, 1872. He took up his residence in Crete, where he was living when elected to his present honored position in 1889. Mr. Shestak was familiar with official business, however, before his election, having worked for four years in the county clerk's office, and having also ably discharged the duties of deputy county clerk for two years. Mr. Shestak is a solid Democrat, and with the assistance of two clerks, discharges the duties of his office in a very satisfactory manner. There is not a more popular official in the court house than the genial, accommodating register of deeds. He belongs to the A. O. U. W. and M. W. of A.. and with his start in life, it would be safe to predict the bright future that years of energetic movements will win for such a progressive young man as Mr. Shestak.

     E. J. SPIRK. County Treasurer.--An excellent officer and one who has rapidly come into prominence through his earnest and consistent labors, is E. J. Spirk, who was called to the office of treasurer of Saline County in the fall of 1891. Mr. Spirk was born in Bohemia, Austria, from whence he came to America and located in this city in 1874. He has had extensive experience in the treasurer's office, having held the positions of deputy and assistant there,

each four years. and during the time he was assistant he occupied a position as bookkeeper at the First National Bank for one year. He is a member of the K. P. and Modern Woodmen lodges, and a young gentleman of pleasing personality.

     JOHN BARTON, Sheriff.--The evil doers in Saline County must look well to their interests if they escape the ever-watchful eye of John Barton. Mr. Barton is a straight Republican, and is now serving his third term a: sheriff, having been first elected in 1887. Mr. B. was born in the County Fermanagh, Ireland but came with his parents to America when only nine years of age, and was raised in Illinois. He came to this county fourteen year: ago, and when elected was engaged in farming near Friend. He has always taken an active part in the development of the county, and has filled the office of township treasurer Mr. Barton saw much of the war as a member of the 148th Illinois Infantry, and belongs to the G. A. R,, Masonsic.  I. O. O. F. and Modern Woodmen Orders. He is judicious and charitable in his disposition pleasant and courteous to everybody, and is an ideal officer.

     N. B. HAYDEN, County Judge.--The subject of this sketch, a Pennsylvanian by birth is certainly a Nebraskan by adoption, having been a resident of this county nineteen years Mr. Hayden was formerly engaged in farming six miles from this city, and is a gentle man of marked intelligence and clear under standing. He was elected to his present position in 1889, and in 1891 was reelected. Mr. Hayden is a solid Democrat of the old Jeffersonian stock. and was the only representative of his party elected on a straight ticket at the last election. He belongs to the Masonic, K. P. and Modern Woodmen.

     SUITER & SHAFRANEK,--Real Estate and Loans.--As long as real estate remains the basis of all wealth, there is nothing that makes as safe an investment as old mother earth. Frank M. Suiter came here from DeWitt, Nebraska, in January, 1889, and immediately opened an office, with an attractive list of farm and city property for sale and exchange in this and adjoining counties. He also has money to loan at low rates, and represents the Farmers and Merchants insurance Company, of Lincoln. and the Orient, of Hartford, Conn. Mr. Suiter was born and raised in Scott County, Iowa, but came to this State in 1874. He belongs to the Masons and A. O. U. W. John Shafranek, a Bohemian by birth, came over in 1869, has been in Nebraska since 1879, and came to Wilber in 1892.

     GEORGE BERGER, Furniture,--This store is one of the best in the city, and from the date of its establishment, October, 1891, has enjoyed the substantial encouragement of a large circle of patrons. The premises. 22x70 feet. are filled with a stock of pictures, picture frames, mattresses, and all kinds of furniture suitable for the cottage or the mansion. Mr. Berger is a native of Iowa, and came to this city about eight years ago. He is an excellent businessman, and by the completeness of his supplies and his constant effort to discover and furnish whatever the public desires, has won the approbation and support of our best citizens. He is a Mason and A. O. U. W.

     DR. C. E. ELDER.--A welcome friend at the bedside of the sick is Dr. Elder, who located here two years ago, and is now enjoying a Iucrative practice. Dr. Elder is a Hoosier by birth, and graduated from the Indiana Medical College in 1877. He comes of a medical family and has had much experience as a nurse, having been formerly employed in the city hospital at Indianapolis. The doctor came to Saline County twelve years ago, and previous to taking up his residence in this city was located in De Witt. He was county coroner a term. and is now secretary of the Pension Examining Board. The doctor is a careful student, stands high among his brother practitioners, and belongs to the Nebraska State Medical Society. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. and I. O. O. F. orders, and is a credit to both the city and the profession.

     B. C. PARKER, H. D.--Was born in Cayuga County, N. Y. His father being an eclectic-physician, and he spent years of study in his office, and in 1850 took a course of alopath (sic) lectures in Pittsburg coining to Nebraska in 1869, and locating at Wilber in 1877, where he has remained ever since, being one of the best known physicians in this part of the country and bearing the weight of seventy-three years of active life with comparative ease. He is a pleasant old gentleman, a member of the Eclectic Medical Association of America, and of this State and is identified with the Masonic Lodge.

     John F. Early was born in Virginia, and has been in this business since 1866, fourteen years of which he has spent in this city. He is a Royal Arch Mason, having identified himself with the A. F. & A. M. Order thirty-three years ago. He is also a member of the G. A. R. and during the late war served four years as a sergeant in Company "C" 3d Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. In the same room, his wife, Mrs. E. L. Early, began. business in 1891.

     J. M. ANDERSEN, Photographer.--This studio has gained a reputation for turning out work equal to that obtainable at any of the larger cities. Mr. Anderson was born near Drontheim, Norway. and thoroughly mastered his art in that country, from whence he came to America four years ago, and opened his gallery here in December, 1890. All kinds of work pertaining to this industry is executed by him, and he does wholesale enlargement in crayon for merchants in surrounding cities, also retouching for other photographers.

     JOHN F. SPIRK, Heal Estate, Loans, Steamship and Insurance Agent.--In order for a country to grow and prosper it must have a good supply of wide-awake real estate men, such as Mr. John F. Spirk, of this city. Mr.

Spirk has been doing business here for the past eight years. Mr. S. was born in Bohemia, Austria, but crossed over to America in May, 1871, and took up his residence in this city in 1877. He was deputy treasurer for four years, and was also treasurer for two years. He belongs to the A. O. U. W., M. W. A., K. of P. and C. S. P. S. Orders,

     WILBER REPUBLICAN, J. A. Wild, Editor.--The Republican began its career under Mr. Wild in 1887. All kinds of job work is done and five men are employed. Mr. W. was born and reared in Nebraska and has been in the printing business since he was eleven years of age. He is a member of the Typographical Union and the K. of P.

AUBURN.

     Auburn is regarded at present as the most flourishing little city in Nebraska. ln the last live years it has doubled its population, numbering 2,500 souls. The cry of hard times and disappointed hopes commonly found among communities that suffered from poor crops, you do not find in Auburn. Everybody is active, loafers find the atmosphere uncongenial, and newcomers at once gain energy and catch on to the life of the place.
     The Bee of June last, says: "Auburn, the county seat of Nemaha County is located near the center of the county, on the west bank of the Nemaha River. Not many years ago, Sheridan and Calvert were the names by which two rival towns were designated, and which now constitute Auburn, which, strange to say, still goes under two names. North and South Auburn. On June 26, 1882, Sheridan and Calvert were incorporated as one town and called Auburn. There is still a spirit of rivalry existing to some extent between the two sections of Auburn, there being two business centers, maintaining two postoffices less than half a mile apart. Auburn was made the county seat May 28, 1885, Brownville, on the river, having been the county capital up to that date. The third trial was made before the attempt to move the county seat was successful the final vote standing 1,829 to 714 in favor of Auburn. The city of Auburn is very young in years, but of late has made a marvelous growth, chiefly owing to the rich, productive country with which it is surrounded, seconded by the enterprise of her business men who have erected splendid brick business block: and established manufactures of various kinds The B. & M. and Missouri Pacific enter the city, the former at South Auburn and the latter at the other end of the city, the depots being nearly two miles apart. Both these railroads came to Auburn in the same year, 1881 the combined population being at that time about 600. The Missouri Pacific ran into what was known at that time as Sheridan, and the B. & M. came to Calvert, now South Auburn.
      The town of Sheridan was platted in 1861 but Calvert was not laid out till the advent of the railroad in June. 1881.
     In 1888 Auburn was made a city of the second-class. In 1890 a destructive fire burned out nine of the largest frame stores which have all been replaced by handsome brick ones.
     The town has two 100 barrel flouring mills, one water the other steam power; two elevators; seven churches--Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian, Lutheran, Catholic and Episcopal: a $10,000 High School building with five teachers. The citizens are justly proud of their schools; three ward schools with two teachers each, three weekly newspapers. There is a bed spring factory, tank factory, broom factory, fence factory. The brick yards, with a capacity of 25,000 per day, this season have been taxed far beyond their ability so that much has necessarily been sent in from outside. There are several first-class nurseries in the neighborhood. Among the fine buildings is the opera block built by brick and stone 120 feet deep The town has three banks (national) having a combined capital of $210,000.
     From the Bee of June 8th, 1892:
     Nemaha County in its early territorial days was called Forney County, and the boundary lines were also different from the present ones. At the first regular session of the territorial legislature. however, the present name was adopted, and at a subsequent session in the winter of 1857-8, the present boundary lines were defined, embracing an area of about 400 square miles, or 256,000 acres. It lies in the southeastern part of the State. bounded north by Otoe County, South by Richardson and Pawnee, west by Johnson and east by the Missouri River. The Nemaha is the principal interior stream, running diagonally through the central portion of the county from northwest to southeast, emptying into the Missouri al Nebraska City. The Little Nemaha has numerous tributaries, converging from different portions of the county. Muddy Creek, Long Branch and other tributaries of the Great Nemaha water the southern and southwestern portions of the county, while the Missouri washes the entire eastern boundary, having not a single township. and scarcely a quarter section, without running water. The various streams are fringed with groves, and the Missouri River bottoms are heavily timbered, furnishing an abundance of timber for all purposes. The many streams with their border of natural timber intersecting the undulating prairie lands which form the bulk of the area embraced in the county. together with thousands of artificial groves and apple orchards form a landscape which for beauty as well as use, cannot he excelled in any county. The soil is the usual black loam common to the

southeastern portion of the State, varying in depth from two to six feet. Drouth was never known to affect crops to any great extent in Nemaha County, and excepting on the flat river bottoms excessive rains do not interfere with farm operations. The soil and subsoil is specially noted for drinking in excessive moisture and again giving it up in periods of meager rainfall. About fifteen per cent, of the land is valley, about five per cent, bluff, and the balance generally rolling prairie, much of it practically level yet not flat, with perfect drainage and a surface adapted to the use of all the latest improved farm machinery.

FIGURES ON FRUIT.

     The entire county it so well adapted to fruit growing that every farm has its orchard and vineyard and the fruit crop is looked upon as a source of profit second only to corn. In a former article the adjoining county of Otoe was credited with being the banner fruit county of the state, with a crop last year of 600,000 bushels, estimated, while the official figures obtained from the State board of agriculture gives Nemaha 787,543 bushels shipped out in 1891. This does not include some consumption or wagon deliveries. The small per cent of rough land embraced within the lines of the county has proved to be natural fruit lands, and some of the finest and most prolific orchards in the United States to-day are growing on the rocky bluffs in Nemeha (sic) County, land which in early days was considered worthless. The climate, soil, lay of the land, water and timber have made Nemaha County a natural garden for the production of cereals, fruits. vegetables and berries, and a feeding ground for livestock which cannot be excelled. The entire surface of the county is now a succession of highly cultured farms and happy country homes, surrounded by all that nature could possibly lavish on the industrious husbandman, the farmer is king in Nemaha, Land can be secured at from thirty-five to forty dollars an acre. He owns the bank stock and the bank deposits, as well as the land, the cattle and the horses, and his surroundings are so inviting that many men who have made their fortunes and are able to live wherever they choose, either in the city or country, are buying farms and removing their families from the dusty streets to the shady lanes and groves of Nemaha county farms. This is reversing the usual order of things. and it is a significant fact.
      There is plenty of good building stone in the county, as well as timber. Near Johnson in the western part of the county are extensive quarries mentioned in detail in the sketch of the town of Johnson in this article. The county has fifteen postoffices, as follows: Auburn, South Auburn. Brownville, Peru, Nemaha City, St. Deroin, Howe, Bratton, Johnson, Brook, Febing, Glenrock, Julian, Aspinwall and Loudon.

STATISTICS OF GROWTH.

     The assessors' returns are very incomplete in the matter of acres of grain, heads of stock, number of fruit and forest trees. grape vines, etc., some townships not being represented at all. Such as they are, partly estimated, they are as follows: Acres of improved lands, 227,441; unimproved, 17,303; acres of wheat in 1891, 17,000; corn, 68,000; oats, 12,500; barley, 850; meadow, 40,000; number of fruit trees 10.962; forest trees, 846,958; grape vines, 24,808. Number head of horses, 9,489; cattle 24,883; mules, 1,003; sheep, 1,397; hogs, 31,927; Total assessed valuation for 1891, $3,529,886; actual estimated valuation, $24,709,200. The average price of land is about thirty dollars per acre, ranging in price from fourteen to one hundred dollars, according to location and value of improvements. The population in 1880,10,451; in 1890, 12,930, an increase in ten years of 2,479. There are seven banks in the county, with an aggregate capital of $237.000 and deposits amounting to $392.183. Bank deposits per capita, $30,33. There are six weekly newspapers in the county, three at Auburn. one at Peru, one at Nemaha City and one at Brock. There are seventy-three and three-fourths miles of railroads in the county. The Missouri Pacific has thirty miles, assessed at $152,541; B. & M., forty-three miles, assessed valuation, $223,408. In 1891 there were shipped out $20,000 worth of horses, $350,000 worth of cattle. $300,000 worth of hogs. 787,543 bushels of apples and 1,200 cars of corn, a mere fraction of the amount raised, as the great bulk is fed on the ground. Also shipped out 300 cars of wheat, with six mills in the county manufacturing into flour the bulk of the product; thirty tons of grapes, which represents only the surplus after the wine press has performed its work, and 15.000 quarts of berries.
      The towns besides Auburn in the county are Brownville, the oldest town in the county and formerly the county seat it once had four thousand inhabitants but now has but 1,200: it is a good business point, in the midst of a magnificent agricultural country. Johnson is a growing place of 400 inhabitants on the B. & M. road in the western part of the county. It has large stone quarries. Brock is a live town in the north with 600 people and two banks. Nemaha City has 600 inhabitants: it is attractively located where the Nemaha joins the Missouri River. has a large roller mill and a fine high school edifice. Peru located on the river is the home of the State Normal Institute. This institute was established in 1867. first building erected in 1870, and in addition doubling its capacity erected in 1885. In 1887 the dormitory was enlarged to double its original size. and in 1889 an appropriation of $13,000 was made and used for erecting a library building and a separate building for the heating apparatus. Last year, 1891, an appropriation of $8,000 was granted for establishing an electric light plant. The plant has been completed, but is not entirely satisfactory. The entire cost of the plant to the State as it now stands is about $80 000, and is considered worth at least $100,000, the grounds, sixty acres, having been donated. The buildings stand on a wooded eminence, a most beautiful and picturesque spot just outside the city and are supplied with all modern appliances, a library of 5,000 volumes, embracing a wide range of literature and reference.

REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS FIRMS AND MEN OF AUBURN.

     THE FARMERS AND MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK:--This well-known bank was established here in June, 1891. with a capital of $50,000 and the following as its officers: J. C. Bausfield, president; C. B. Thompson, vice-president; and W. H. Bausfield. cashier. The surplus now reaches $2,500 and the bank remains in a healthy condition. Mr. Bausfield, the obliging cashier, was born in Brownville and was engaged in buying grain previous to his occupying his present position. He is a K. P. Mr. Thompson is a well-known merchant of the city. Mr. Bausfield. the president, is a native of Pennsylvania and a bricklayer by trade, following the business of a builder up till fifteen years ago. He then entered the grain and stock business. Operating in Brownville ten years and in Auburn from 1885 till 1889. He then started private banking and finally organized the Farmers and Merchants National in 1891. He is a K. T. of the Masonic fraternity and one of the veterans in the late struggle. For four and a half years he wielded sabre in the 2d Kansas Light Artillery and gallantly took part in Stone River, Iuka, Perryville, Corinth, Farmington, Prairie Grove, Wilson's Creek and other minor engagements. He is now engaged in a much more pleasant occupation, and devotes his time to the building up of the bank, and in furthering the interests of its numerous patrons

     J. E. THOMAS, Dry Goods and Millinery.--One of the leading mercantile establishments in the city is certainly that conducted so ably by Mr. Thomas. He started here some nine years ago in a wooden frame, 22x50, which was burned up May 12, 1890, and immediately upon the same ground, was erected a handsome brick building, costing $6 000. Here Mr. Thomas has his commodious store now 24x100, and in it is displayed to great advantage a fine selection of dry goods and notions, while a prominent place is given to the millinery department in which the taste and skill of Mrs. Thomas is rendered evident to all. Some $12,000 are generally represented in the stock, the handling of which necessitates the employment of six assistants. Mr. Thomas is a native of Wales, who came over to this country when sixteen years of age. He was engaged as clerk in several dry goods stores in Utica, Kansas City and Leavenworth previous to his starting business in his own behalf, a business which he has carried on with unusual success. Business integrity characterizes all his transactions, his word as well as his goods being equally to be depended upon.

     ALEX ROBISON, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Clothing, Trunks and Gents' Furnishing Goods. Anything in the furnishing line, a shoe, a hat, or a suit of clothes can readily be secured from Mr. Robison, with a trunk or valise to hold them in. Mr. R. is a native of the Emerald Isle. but has spent most of his time on this side of the Atlantic, which he crossed in 1847. After running a boot and shoe business for sometime in Montreal, Canada, he located in Nebraska. and started the manufacture of boots and shoes in Brownville in 1859, added clothing to his business in 1878, and remained in Brownsville till 1887. He then went to Beaver City, Furnas County, where he carried on a business similar to what he now conducts, until his removal to Auburn, where he established his present business in May, 1891, moving to his present stand in April, 1899. He has already built up a fine trade, his genial nature and obliging disposition making many friends, while the" live and let live" principle on which he acts, has secured a host of customers.

     W. E. GILLAN, Agricultural Implements, Wagons and Buggies.--One of the finest emporiums of agricultural machinery in this section of the country is to be found right here in South Auburn. Mr. Gillan's premises measure 60x140, and contain a very-varied selection of almost everything required by the farmer, from a fork upwards. Mr. Gillan also supplies the famous Plano Binder and Harvester, and the threshing machines of the well-known manufacturer, J. I. Case, and all other implements as well as a wagon or buggy, at prices that cannot readily be duplicated elsewhere. Mr. Gillan is a native of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and has been a very successful farmer and hog raiser in Nemaha County all his lifetime, up till his start in his present prosperous businnss (sic) in November, 1891. He thoroughly understands the wants of the district, and his brother farmers seem to understand him and appreciate the treatment they receive at his hands.

     EDWARD H. DORT, Druggist.--One of the enterprising of Auburn's business citizens is Mr. Dort, the druggist. He has the largest drug store in the city, 25x100, and all the counters, cases and appointments are in keeping with a first-class establishment  Besides he keeps on hand school books and books in general literature, wall paper of the latest designs, paints, oils and glass and a great variety of field and garden seeds. To attend to the wants of his numerous customers, two clerks are employed. Mr. Dort is a native of New York State, and gained his experience of the drug business while clerking in Brownville, Nebraska, and St. Joseph, Missouri, before he started on his own account. He is a K. P. and a member of the State Pharmaceutical Association.

     DOCTOR A. OPPERMANN.-- One of the pioneers of Auburn is Doctor Oppermann. He is a native of Hamburg. Germany, and an alumnus of the University of Heidelburg, in 1863. Crossing the Atlantic in 1865, and wishing to familiarize himself with the American schools, he attended the St. Joseph Hospital Medical College. and graduated in 1881. After spending three years in Cincinnati, he located in Sheridan row Auburn, erecting the second house in town, and afterwards opening the first brick yard, the first lumber yard and the first drug store in the city. He opened a private infirmary, and treated a large number of patients with great success. He now practises

Eclecticism, and is secretary of the State Eclectic Medical Association. He is still inactive practice, more energetic, if possible, than ever, and barring the time spent in writing for various medical journals, devoting himself entirely to the practice of his profession.

     A. MOORE, Proprietor Daylight Store, Business Corner.--Among the finest stores of Auburn Mr. Moore's Daylight Store stands second to none. A spacious floor, with a double deck and balcony, 25x100, is used. The running value is $20,000 in curtains, dry goods and notions, boots and shoes, hats and caps, clothing and furnishing goods and groceries. Four polite clerks are kept busily engaged. Mr. Moore was born in Maine and gained his first business experience clerking in his native State and in Nebraska, to which he removed in 1870. In 1875 he started business in Brownville, the firm being McGee & Moore, and in 1881 they opened a branch store in Auburn, the same being in charge of Mr. Moore, who became sole proprietor in 1885. Mr. Moore is an ex-counsellor (sic) and a man highly respected by the general community.

THE GRANGER, Dundas & Wheeldon. Publishers and Proprietors.--A newspaper that is read in nearly every family in Nemaha County must have some stamina in its composition. The Granger is a weekly publication, a six-column quarto filled to overflowing with news. local, national, foreign and domestic, with original articles on topics of general interest. Contends for the right and discusses all questions without regard to party, sectional or sectarian likes or dislikes. J. H. Dundas, the accomplished editor. is a native of Chicago and was for some time on the farm attended the State Normal at Peru, Neb., and taught for ten years in Nemaha County. After three years with his brother in general merchandise he became connected with the Republican, which was afterwards consolidated with the Granger in 1886. when the present firm became proprietors. L. D. Wheeldon was born in Indiana, spent his younger days in western Missouri until he located in Auburn, thirteen years ago, and learned the printers' art right in the office where he now takes charge of that department, which is kept up to the requirements of the present day. The firm are the publishers of "Every Man's Account Book," a book copyrighted by Mr. Dundas which finds a ready sale wherever it appears.

     AUGUST FABER, Proprietor The People's Meat Market.--One of the livest business men we have come across is August Faber, who has the best meat market in the city. His premises are 25x60 feet. and all the appointments, including a magnificent refrigerator, are first-class. Mr. Faber was born in New Orleans and brought up in the butcher business, which he carried on in his native city for eight years before coming north to Auburn. His business here was established in 1886 and now necessitates the employment of three hands. He is a member of the A. O, U. W., and endowed with business energy, which, combined with a pleasant and obliging manner, has been the means of securing a large patronage.

     DUNDAS & JUEL, Abstracts and Farm Loans.--A title to be of any value must be perfectly correct, and anyone in this section having doubtful or defective titles should at once submit them to the inspection of Dundas & Juel. They run the only abstract office in the county that has its abstracts of wills, power of attorney, district court records. etc., kept up to date. Wesley Dundas is a native of Canada who came over to Illinois when nine years of age He engaged in the mercantile business at Auburn from 1869 to 1883, filled the office of postmaster from 1869 to 1885 and that of the chief magistrate of the city. being elected mayor April, 1891. He conducts an insurance business on his own account, is a member of the I. O. G. T. Ed. Juel was born in Norway and raised in Hamburg, Germany, whither he was taken when three years of age. He crossed the Atlantic some twenty-five years ago. spent three years in Old Mexico. and as bookkeeper one year in St. Louis before selecting Auburn as his home. In 1886 he served the City of Auburn as clerk and in 1887 he was elected clerk of the district court, and re-elected by a majority of over 300 over his opponent, in 1891, for another term of four years. He belongs to the K. of P.

     J. M. HACKER, County Surveyor.--No one of the county officers has seen so much public service as Mr. Hacker. Born in Montgomery County, Ohio, he learned the carpenter trade in Indiana, and worked as a journeyman for three years. He clerked in Lebanon for one year and for nine years held the office of deputy county auditor of Boone County, Indiana. From 1855 to 1858 he was resident in Iowa, and from 1858 to 1888 we find him farming in Nebraska. Meanwhile he was elected county surveyor in 1863. and county clerk in 1867. He held the office of county clerk for six years and deputy county, clerk in 1880, 1881. 1884 and 1885. and is now running his fourth term as county surveyor. He is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, and a K. P.

     THOMAS S. HORN, Dry Goods, Groceries Hats, and Caps, Boots and Shoes.--One of the popular resorts in the city is the universally known establishment of Mr. Horn. His beautifully fitted up premises comprise two floors, 24x70, in addition to a balcony, which is reached by a fight of stairs from the first floor. Three polite assistants are always ready to wait upon your orders. Mr. Horn was born in Illinois, farmed in Nebraska from 1855 to 1872, conducted a mercantile business in Peru from 1872 till 1882. and then settled in Auburn and gradually built up a business which is now second to none in this section of the country. First-class goods, close attention to the wants of customers, and fair and liberal dealing have been the means of securing this splendid patronage. Mr. Horn belongs to the Masonic Fraternity, and, like all the Masons, is a very obliging and agreeable gentleman.

     H. COPPER, Coal, Wood and Real Estate; Mayor.--For good material in the shape of coal or wood, and liberal treatment in dealing. Mr. Cooper has secured a reputation that cannot be surpassed. He was born in Lucerne County, Pennsylvania, and for twenty years conducted a general mercantile establishment in Pawnee County previous to his locating in Auburn in 1882. Here he followed the same business for two years when he sold out and retired for some time. He was proprietor of the first opera house in the city known as the Park Opera House which was burned some years ago. His integrity, and standing have been recently recognized by his election to the highest civic dignity. Elected in April of the present year he took his seat as mayor of Auburn, May, 1892.

     RUSH O. FELLOWS, Postmaster, and Editor of The Post.--One of the most intelligent and obliging citizens we chanced to meet in Auburn was Mr. Fellows, who was appointed postmaster March 1, 1891. He is a native of Flowerfield, Michigan, where he learned the printers' art in Three Rivers, when sixteen years of age. Printers' ink has been around his fingers ever since. From 1873 to 1880 he was at Plattsmouth at work on the "Herald," and in September of the latter year he bought the "Post," of Auburn, which he has produced weekly ever since as a bright and newsy nine-column folio. It is a popular favorite with its many advertising patrons, and with the general community. In the postoffice he is ably assisted by Mrs. Fellows, and the work is methodically done according to the regulations of Uncle Sam. Mr. Fellows is a K. P. and a member of the A. O. U. W.

     OREN H. KENT, Fine Job Printing.--This is the only exclusive job printing establishment in the city. and judging from a few of the specimens we have seen, we should at once place Mr. Kent among the experts at the business. Mr. Kent was born in Nemaha County, and learned the printers' art in the Advertiser office in this city. He worked at the business in several cities of Nebraska for nearly six years previous to his buying out Beveridge & Brother, and starling on his own account. All kinds of batik work, all kinds of legal and commercial work may be safely entrusted to his hands, with the certainty of having a clean, tasty job, on very reasonable terms. He belongs to the Sons of Veterans.

     JARVIS S. CHURCH, County Judge--Was born in Spring, Pennsylvania, and read law with Judge Randall in Waterloo, Iowa., and was admitted to the bar in the fall of 1856. He practiced in Mason City. Iowa, for eleven years, removed to Nemaha County, Nebraska, in 1886, practiced in Brownville eleven years, farmed for eight, and finally located in Auburn in 1886. He has been elected to the bench of the county court no less than five times. He was first county judge in 1876. Such a record is perfect evidence of his eminent fitness for the duties of that important office, and of his general popularity and personal worth.

     STULL & EDWARDS, Attorneys at Law.--At the top of the ranks of Nemaha's legal fraternity stands the firm of Stull & Edwards, dating from June, 1886. John S. Stull was born and raised in Illinois. and at an early age became a soldier of the 3d Illinois Cavalry. He served three years, and was present at many fights Vicksburg, Nashville, Arkansas Post, Franklin etc. He graduated in the law department of Ann Arbor in 1870; locating at Brownsville in 1871 he practiced with great success and was elected County Judge, a position which he held for eight years. He afterwards for two years was County Attorney, and removed to Auburn in 1886. He belongs to the Masonic Fraternity. Charles P. Edwards was born in Ohio and raised in Wisconsin, where, with an eye to the future, he read law with J. J. Dick, of Beaver Dam, and was admitted to the bar in 1874. Coming west he practiced three years in Kearney, and five in