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Sexton, John A .- Barber.
Shephard, Julius P .- Livery and Feed Barn.
Stegemann, Gustav -- Saloon.
Steele, Rev. Z. W .- Presbyterian Minister.
Stephany, Peter-Postmaster.
The Bank of Manning, - D. W. Sutherland, President. Sam F. Fry, Cashier.
Thomsen, Henry-Music Teacher.
Thomsen, Mrs. Henry-Millinery and Masq. Costumes.
Uthoff Hotel-Mrs. D. Uthoff, Proprietor, Emil Uthoff, Manager. Vogt, Henry -- Painter. Vossbeck, John J .- Blacksmith.
Wehrmann, William-Shoes.
Williams, Robert R .- Physician. Wilson, Joseph-Live Stock. Wood, Rev. George W .- Pastor M. E. Church.
Wood, B. F .- Flour and Feed. Wunder, August-Livery.
Wunrath, William-Commercial Agent.
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CITY OFFICIALS. Mayor Fred Miller, Democrat.
Clerk Julius Ruge, Dem.
C. H. Reinholdt, Dem.
Christ Grube, Dem. Marshal Elias Hollingsworth, Dem.
Councilmen W. B. Parrott, Rep. J. Hoffmann, Dem.
Treasurer Wm. Wehrmann, Dem.
U. L. Patton, Rep. E. K. Johnson, Rep. Night Watch Frank Blair, Rep.
BOARD of EQUALIZATION.
Consists of the town Council. Meeting held on first Monday of April each year. BOARD of HEALTH.
Is composed of the town Council. Meeting held on first Mondays of April and October in each year. Physician-T. S. McKenna, M. D. L. F. Moser, M. D. County Physician for Manning and Warren Township. TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Assessor Frank H. Long, Dem.
Clerk Julius Brunnier, Dem.
Constables
Fred F. Nelson, Rep.
Charles G. Knapp, Rep.
Justices
Henry Rohr, Rep
D. W. Sutherland, Rep. J. H. Brandhorst, Dem. Fred Miller, Dem.
COUNTY OFFICERS, Residing in Manning.
John T. Jay, Representative, Dem. Christ Grube, Supervisor Third District, Dem.
H. C. Claussen, Deputy-Sheriff, Dem.
MISCELLANEOUS
Albert T. Bennett, County Chairman, Rep. Fred A. Bennett, State Bank Examiner, Rep. Mathias Jones, Township Chairman, Dem. L. E. Stanton, Township Chairman, Rep. D. W. Sutherland, Com'ner. of Soldiers' relief fund.
CHURCHES
Methodist Episcopal-Geo. W. Wood, Pastor. Presbyterian-Z. W. Steele, Pastor. Christian-J. W. Forsyth, Pastor.
German Lutheran -- C. Krog, Pastor.
Catholic -- Father Tearney.
CHURCH SOCIETIES
M. E. Epworth League, Foreign Missionary, Earnest Workers,
", Sabbath School Supt.
Presbyterian Aid Society,
Presby. Young People's S. C. E. Sabbath School Supt. Christian Aid Society,
Young People's S. C. E.
Sabbath School Supt.
Miss Clara Parker. Mrs. Mary Coe. Mrs. Rose M. Wilson. Wm. H. Reever. Mrs. H. M. Free Dav. Summerville. Chas. Redick. Miss Anna Robb W. Lancelot from Gray. Frank H. Long.
Gordon W. Laflar, Rep.
Trustees
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Firm Histories.
In compiling these histories, the writer has experienced considerable difficulty in obtaining the necessary data and information, and I doubt not but that many of the readers will recall my numerous entrcaties made to them relative to obtaining de- sired information and data pertaining to their respective business enterprises, and which have been ignored entirely or postponed and forgotten. It has been my earnest endeavor to treat everybody with impartiality, and to slight no one. It has been very difficult to obtain some of the data for these firms, most of the parties being out of reach or, through lapse of time, have forgotten the dates and details, however, I have made every effort to verify every thing by the county records or the files of the home papers, where it has been possible. There may have been business enterprises in Manning which are not mentioned here, if so, it is because they have not found their ways into the Manning papers or the county records, and, therefore, I have not been made aware of them. Trusting that you will overlook any slight errors, I give you all that my research has produced- which I think would be of general interest- and in as concise and unpredjudiced a style as possible.
Following is the firms from the time that they were first organized up till May 8, 1898, when the writing of this work was completed. A supplement will carry the history of these firms and all new ones up till the work is placed before the public.
NEWS PAPERS.
THE MANNING FREE PRESS was established in 1899, by (G. W.) Liflar & (C. C.) Coe. The first issue of the paper was dated August 2, 1839. The subscription price was $1.00 per year. It was a six column folio, printed on pink paper, one side of which was a patent sheet. It was full of news and business cards and contained a flattering write up of the town. The publisher's card was: Lafla" & Coe, Prop .; G. W. Laflar, Business Manager; Charles C. Coe, Editor.
Mr Coe withdrew from the partnership and established a paper at Ute, Ia., and Mr Laflar continued as sole proprietor, with G. E. Ferguson as manager, till Septem- ber 15, 1890. On this date he, sold the plant to Martin Brothers.
The politics of the paper, up till this time, had been republican, it was now changed to democratic. In December, 1881, the plant was closed by the foreclosure of a mortgage, but soon renewed publication and continued under the name of Martin Brothers till November 1, 1893; when Mr Lafar again became owner of the plant.
The policy of the paper was again changed to republican, while Mr Laflar associated with him, Chas. Haworth who edited the paper and managed the job work.
The office of the Free Press was in the rear of the First National Bank till the spring of 1895, when it was moved to Lot 6, Block 7, where Mr Laflar also had a real estate and insurance office.
As will be noted under the head of fires, the plant was almost completely destroy- ed. The job press, a little damaged stock and a few fonts of type is all that was saved. Only one issue of the paper was missed. The new offices were opened up in the rear end, of the second story of the south side of Union Block. The paper was run off on the Monitor press till November 1, 1395, when Mr Lafar sold what was loft of the plant to the proprietor of the Monitor, and the Manning Free Press was merg- ed into that paper.
THE MANNING MONITOR was the first and is the oldest paper in Manning. Volume 1, Number 1, was published November 17. 1881, by S. L. Wilson. The office was located in what was then the Farmers & Traders Bank, owned by Dutton & Son. It is now used as a warehouse by J. W.Leonard & Co. and is situated on Lot 11, Block3.
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The press used was an old Washington Hand Press. The paper was a seven column folio, one side of which was a patent sheet. This, however, was changed to a six column quarto in April, 1883.
March 27, 1884, Seth Smith bought the plant, and retained C. S. Lawrence as foreman. Mr Lawrence had been connected with the plant from the time of its first publication .-
April 4, 1884, the paper appeared under the proprietorship of Smith & Smith, W. F. Smith being the new member of the firm.
In June, 1884, the ownership of the plant was transferred to Lawrence, Salinger & Brigham, while the size of the paper was increased to a seven column quarto. The firm members were, C. S. Lawrence, B. I. Salinger and L. P. Brigham. The office of the Monitor at this time was in the rear rooms of the First National Bank.
In November, 1884, C. S. Lawrence became sole owner of the plant and in April, 1892, changed the form of the paper to a six column quarto. During .Mr. Lawrence's proprietorship of the paper, the only libel suit recorded, in the columns of the paper, was commenced against the editor for malicious libel. It appears that a Rev. Paden invited Mr Lawrence to make a temperance speech at Irwin, and, during the discourse, Mr Lawrence made some unpleasant references about D. S. Irwin, who filed an information before the justice of the peace of Greeley Township, Shelby Co. Mr Irwin withdrew the charges when Mr Lawrence waived preliminary examination and gave bond to appear at the next regular session of the District Court. Probably a few spicy articles in the Monitor, following this, convinced the informant that "discretion is the greater part of valor" and what Mr Lawrence said might have been correct.
In October, 1893, on account of ill health, Mr .Lawrence sold the plant to A. L Heiks, who sold the plant to Salmen & Funk in December of the same year. The firm was Frank Salmen and E.M. Funk.
Mr. Salmen disposed of his interest to Funk & Funk, Irwin Funk, son of E. M. Funk being the new member of the firm. For the first time since the installation of the plant, was the politics of the paper changed. Heretofore it had been republican and was now changed to democratic. During the management of Funk & Funk, the plant was enlarged by the purchase of the presses and stock that was left of the Free Press after the fire of 1895. They also traded their old press for a new Hoe Cylinder press. They moved the plant from the middle rooms of the second story of Barber Block to the second story of P. M. Loes Block in 1896, at which time they got the new press.
In April, 1896, Bennett Brothers purchased the plant and moved the same from the Loes Block to the basement of the Bennett Bank, where it has remained ever since. During the ownership of Bennett Brothers, the paper was managed and edited by Charles Coe, who has spent nearly all of his business career in Manning, in connection with some of its papers. The firm of Bennett Brothers consisted of F. A. Bennett and C. S. Bennett. They both receive mentions under other heads.
In September, 1897, Bennett Brothers sold the plant to W. E. Sherlock of Sigour- ney, Iowa. During Mr. Sherlock's management of the paper, he associated with him- golf Charles Haworth who, a number of years previous, had been associated with the Free Press- acting as manager and local editor. Under the present management, Mr. Haworth is acting as associate editor: the paper has been enlarged from a seven column folded quarto to an eight column quarto with cut sheets; the name of the paper has been changed from"The. Manning Monitor" to"The Carroll County Monitor" and the first page, for the first time in a number of years, was devoted to editorials. The Monitor is also mentioned under the head of Fires.
DER MANNING HEROLD, This paper was established February 2, 1894. It is a twelve page six column German Weekly. Bert Kraus the present editor has been the sole proprietor ever since the first issue of the paper.
Mr Kraus received his education in a Staats Gymnasium or Latin School of Austria, which is a national institution where the students obtain a preparatory classical and universal education. Previous to the establishment of the Manning Herold, Mr.Kraus had been engaged in the theater business for twelve years. Play- ing a great deal in german. It was only an accident that he launched into the newspaper business in Manning, the circumstances are, that he visited the town with a German Troup and severed his connection with them at this place. On looking the ground over and some persuasion by the germans who wished a local paper in their native language, he was prevailed upon to establish a paper at this place. He entered into the enterprise with his usual zeal and energy, and in a short time had a font of type, and a bale of paper ready to go to work. Some of his cases were im- promptu, composed of cigar boxes and lots of cases he extemporized himself.
His office was located in the Wm. Ruhde building and as soon as he had time to get fairly settled in his new profession, things began to assume a more progressive object. New cases replaced the old ones, and new type was substituted for the old, and the marred and pied type was returned to the foundry. For a time the notorious Free Press mimeograph was rented for printing the paper, and when this was des- troyed in the fire of 1895 Mr Kraus invested in a Washington Hand Press of his own. Previous to this he had invested in a job press and entered for competition in English and German Job Printing. He now has two job presses and makes a specialty of job work of all kinds.
In 1897 he moved his plant from the Ruhde building to the second floor of the Carpenter building.
He has been publishing anually since 1893 a city directory of Manning.
THE MANNING NEWS was started in March, 1883 by T. E. Palmer, editor and publisher. He published the paper till March 1885 when he was succeeded by W. J. Marrow, who published the paper as long as it existed. The office of this paper was over E. C. Perry's store and the plant was destroyed in 1888 during the fire that destroyed the building. The paper was never re-established. It was a seven column folio and its politics were democratic.
BANKS.
THE BENNETT BANK was erected during the summer of 1898, at the cost of $4500, and $1500 for fixtures. It is fitted up with the law offices of A. T. Bennett and bank rooms on the first floor, and a basement which makes an excellent printing office. The bank was organized by A. T. Bennett, as a private institution, April 14, 1897, with a cash capital of $20000, and a responsibility of over $50000. The officers of the bank are, -- A. T. Bennett, President; W. F. Carpenter, Cashier; and W. F. Kemp, Asst. Cashier.
These parties are mentioned in other parts of the work.
FARMERS & TRADERS BANK :-- This bank was organized, as a private bank, in 1882, by O. B. and O. E. Dutton, -- father and son. The officers were, -- President, O. B. Dutton; Cashier, O. E. Dutton and Asst. Cashier, W. F. Carpenter, The bank was run, for a time, in what is known as Leonard & Co's storage room, which is located on Lot 11, Block 3. The bank was moved. later, to a small building, which was situated on the rear end of Lot 1, Block 7. Here it remained, till the new brick building was completed, in the fall of 1885, when it was again moved into the
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new brick. Here Dutton & Sutherland conducted the business till the organization of the First National Bank, -- into which this bank was merged -- which was February 11, 1886.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK :-- This institution was organized February 11, 1886, with the following officers :-- President, D. W. Sutherland; Cashier, O. E. Dutton; Directors, -- D. W. Sutherland, O. E. Dutton, A. T. Bennett, Henry Kuhl, A. L. Hockett, Henry Hoffmann, Jacob Kuhn and Dr. R. R. Williams.
The location of the bank has always been in Lot 1, Block 7, except in 1895,. when the building was destroyed by fire. The business was then conducted in the north room of the Freelove Block till the new bank building was completed.
The entrance of the old building was on the street corner. The rear of the first floor was used for offices and was for a time the home of the Free Press. The base- ment is said to have been at one time the home of the Monitor, but at the time of the fire, was used by W. B. Parrott for butter and egg storage. The second story was occupied by the Masons and Odd Fellows. The present building was erected in 1895, at a cost of about $5000, it being larger than the old building. The occupancy of the building remains the same, with the exception of the basement which is used for a furnace room and coal storage. The rear of the grade floor is still used for office rooms.
D. W. Sutherland has been president of the bank from the time of its organization, up to, and including, the present time.
O. E. Dutton was cashier from February 11, 1886 till July 1, 1892, when he was succeeded by L. C. Sutherland. W. D. Sweesey succeeded Mr Sutherland as cashier in January 1894. O. E. Dutton succeeded Mr Sweesy January 1, 1895 and has con- tinued in that office ever since.
As vice president, Mr Dutton served, from 1892 to 1894; J. L. Wilson from 1894 to 1898, when the office was abolished.
The number of directors was changed in July, 1893, from seven to five. The present directors are, -- D. W. Sutherland, O. E. Dutton, Chris Grube, Henry Kuhl and L. C. Sutherland.
D. W. Sutherland located in Manning, March 30, 1882. He first bought Jacob Nodle's interest in the lumber yard of Wolfe&Nodle. The firm of Wolfe&Sutherland established yards at Aspinwall, Astor and Earling. In the second week of October, of this year, Mr Sutherland became sole proprietor, and in January of 1883, sold his yards to Tank & Hoffmann. During the winter of 1883 he bought and shipped grain. In August of this year, he bought the Farmers and Traders Bank of O. E. Dutton. From this on, he remained president of this bank till the First National Bank was organized.
O. E. Dutton came to Manning in 1882, and started a private bank, known as the Farmers and Traders Bank. In August, 1883 he sold the bank to D. W. Sutherland, and for two months sought a more desirable location. He bought back a half interest in this bank, in October and has been connected with it and the First National Bank ever since. His connection with the schools and other prominent local offices will be found under their respective heads.
BANK OF MANNING :- This bank was organized as a private institution, in the fall of 1831, by J. B. and W. H. Henshaw. The first officers of the bank were, -- president, J. B. Henshaw and cashier, W. H. Henshaw. It continued under this management until September 1. 1886. Their location was in the south room of the Freelove Block, situated on Lot 11, Block 6. In September, 1885, they moved into the present location, Lot 4, Block 6. After disposing of the banking business, they en- gaged in the hardware and implement business, of which mention is made under that head.
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September 1, 1886, A. T. Bennett bought the bank and placed W. F. Carpenter as cashier. The name of the bank remained the same as before.
November 15, 1838, Mr Bennett disposed of the business to a corporation, known as the State Bank of Manning, thus, merging the private bank into a state bank, the controlling interest of which, was held by C. D. Dewing and G. W. Umphrey. The new bank was organized with the following officers :- President, G. W. Umphrey; Cashier, C. D. Dewing, Asst. Cashier, W. F. Carpenter; Directors,- G. W. Umphrey, C. D. Dewing, F. Moershell, J. B. Henshaw and A. T. Bennett. Of Bennett and Carpenter, mention is made under the head of, - Bennett Bank. Dewing and Umphrey, previous to the organization of the State Bank, had been for a number of years, partners in the real estate and insurance business. Mr Dewing came to Manning in 1882, and up till 1895. did contract work.
September 3, 1889, G. W. Wattles and F. A. Bennett purchased a controlling in- terest in the bank. G. W. Wattles was installed as president, and F. A. Bennett. as cashier. March 30, 1891, C. B. Bennett succeeded his brother, F. A. Bennett. as cashier, and served in that capacity till December 1. 1896. On that date, S. F. Fry succeeded Mr Bennett as cashier and has continued in that capacity up till the present time.
April 1, 1892, Fred Moershell purchased the interest of G. W. Wattles, and served as president till March, 1891. On this date, C. D. Dewing purchased a con- trolling interest from Moershell and Bennett, and became president.
December 1, 1893, he disposed of his interest to D. W. Sutherland, J. A. Lewis and S. F. Fry. Mr Fry was elected president, and acted in that capacity till Decemn- ber 1, 1896, when he was succeeded by J. A. Lewis.
April 1, 1393, by vot> of the stoxx holders, the bank wis again changed to a priv- ate institution, while the share holders remained the same. D. W. Suther and was elected president of the new bank, the name of which, was changed to the Bank of Manning. It is conducted under that name and manage.nent at the present time.
C. S. Bennett after severing his connection with the bank, engaged for a time in the real estate and insurance business. In 1889, he was appointed cashier of the Doon Bank, at Doon, Ia. He has also been connected on the Monitor, and will re- ceive mention under that head.
F. A. Bennett will be mentioned under the head of Attorneys.
S. F. Fry, formerly a prosperous farmer of this community, launched into the banking business on the date above written, and has been connected with the one bank ever since, either as president or cashier. At the present time he occupies the latter position. He has been assisted in his administration, in succession, by assistant cashiers, F. W. Kemp, W. H. Pollock and R. E. Sutherland, the latter being the present encumbent and a director.
HOTELS.
CLIFTON HOUSE :- This building was located on Lots 5 & 6, Block 3. It was built by W. M. Tingle & Son and occupied by them as a hotel, which they operated for two years. At this time it was called the Garfield House. They were succeeded by Chas. Knox. in 1832, who operated the same one year as the Knox House. Mr Fuller succeeded Mr Knox in 1887 remaining two years, after which he was succeeded by Mr Roark. In 1891 Mr Roark took possession of the hotel and operated it for two years as the Clifton House. J. F. Williams bought and remodled the building in 1993, and after operating it for six months sold it to Whitmore & Son. Mr Burmaster was the last one who occupied the building for hotel purposes. He came into possession of the property, in August, 1893, but soon left with it heavily encumbered. In 1394, it was occupied, for a short time, as a Keeley institute, after which it was used as a tenemant house, however, it was vacant a great deal of the time. It was condemned in 1897.
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and in 1893 Charles Brent purchased the lumber in the building and raised it to the ground. There is probably no building in Manning that has harbored more disorder, and to which its patrons can look back with strange recollections and say, "that it was a typical western hotel of the early days". Its rooms were small and would not accomodate more than a three quarter bed stead, and, in the earlier days, guests very seldom saw a bed stead at all, but were very thankful if they were allowed two biankets and a quiet place to sleep. There is hardly an "old timer", both young and old, but what could tell some very interesting stories about their experiences in this place.
CITY HOTEL :- This building was built by Cal. Callison, and at the time of its erection, was one of the largest buildings in the town. For some time, it was occupied by the owner for a barber shop, while the second story was used as a public hall. The rear room was used, for a time, as a school room, and the hall was used for all public gatherings. About 1881, Mr Strong bought the property and converted it into a hotel, for which purpose it has been used ever since. In 1885, Mr Strong was succeeded by B. E. Vaughn who was succeeded by Mr Fisk, who remained one year. In 1889, Peter Noble became owner and proprietor of the hotel, and in 1891, sold his interest to John Noble, his son. Shortly after this, Mr Simmons purchased the property and continued the business for two years. He was succeeded by Mr Christenson who continued the business for one year. In 1895, Mrs. Hagen took possession and continued the man- agement of the hotel, until June, 1896, when she was succeeded by G. W. Ohnsman, who is the proprietor of the same at the present time.
PARK HOTEL :- This building was constructed in the winter of 1892-3. The land was owned by James Crandall. The site for the hotel was furnished by the business men of the town. The building cost $4500. It was called Noble's Hotel, and John Noble, the proprietor, established for the house a reputation that brought to him an enviable reputation, however he was no novice at the business, as he was in the same business in partnership with his father when they kept the City Hotel.
In August, 1893, W. N. Rugg succeeded Mr Noble in the hotel, by buying the furniture and fixtures and renting the building Mr Rugg changed the name, when he took possession, to "Park Hotel". In 1896, he bought the building and made im- provements to the amount of $500, by adding a new heating plant, water and sewerage system. The hotel has gained a wide reputation among the traveling public as the best two dollar house, of any town in the state of the size of Manning.
W. N. Rugg, the proprietor, has received the best kind of schooling in his chosen occupation. His ancestors, to at least five generations back, have followed the hotel business. His great great- grand-father kept a roadside tavern at Sangsfield, Ver- mont, while M. N. Rugg, the father of our subject and an assistant in the general management has spent all but ten years of his business career in the same business. Before starting out for himself, W. N. Rugg received excellent training in some of the largest hotels and dining cars from Illinois to Colorado sometimes as clerk then as manager. He spent three years as head clerk in the Burke Hotel at Carroll, just before locating in Manning.
STRONG'S HOTEL: was opened up by Henry Strong after he had disposed of his interest in the City Hotel, which is mentioned in another part of the work. This had originally been built by a store building and belonged to Mrs. Thomas Barbee. Mr Strong leased the building and converted it into a hotel which he operated very successfully till in 1831 when the building and most of the fixtures and furniture was destroyed by fire. When the building was rebuilt it was used for a store building and is now occupied by Fry & Grundmeier, hardware dealers.
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