The City of Neillsville
The County Seat of Clark County
High School Building, Neillsville, Wisconsin.
The future of Neillsville is destined to be that of a prosperous, enterprising, steadily developing city in which values are bound to increase — not by any boom or by exploitation but by the growth in value of the surrounding country as the county develops, It is probable that water power will be utilized in the future and that the hum of industry In many mills and factories will supplement the prosperity of the farmer, dairyman and stock raiser. The eminent success of the canning factory and of the elevator and feed mill and of the co-operative creamery is a proof of the intelligence and enterprise of the citizens. The population of Neillsville is about 3000.
Neillsville Canning Company
The Neillsville Canning Company was organized on Feb. 15, 1913, with a capital stock of $15,000 after several meetings of the businessmen of the county seat. Robert Kurth was chosen president, Gust. Krause vice-president, George Ure treasurer, and Levy Williamson, secretary, all of whom have served in their respective positions since. In the spring of the same year a plant was erected near the railroad depot at Neillsville, convenient for the farmers bringing in their produce arid with side track facilities for shipping the goods. It is a well built structure and a valuable addition to the industries of the city, employing half a hundred hands or so during the packing season and making a ready and profitable market for the products of scores of acres in the vicinity.
During the first season about ten acres of beets and beans were planted by the company and about 20 acres by the individual farmers and 5000 cases of canned products were manufactured and shipped. During 1914 there were 75 acres devoted to raising crops for the factory and 18,000 cases were manufactured. During the first year the financial status of the concern was satisfactory but not tremendously so, but after the close of business for the second year the stockholders carried very satisfied expressions and it was reported that the season had been eminently successful.
This year there are 125 acres of beans and about 400 acres of corn being cultivated for the factory and the output will be proportionately increased, probably 40,000 cases. Additions and improvements have been made to the plant so that it is now absolutely up-to-date in every respect and operated according to the most approved sanitary methods, the work of canning the product being done entirely automatically by the machinery, no human hand touching the foodstuff from the time it is brought to the plant until it is hermetically sealed in the cans. Of the output this year it is expected that about one half will be beans and nearly as mush corn, with beets, pumpkins and kraut in smaller quantities but all under the same brands, the well and favorably known “Marathon” and “Big Farm” brands. These brands have enviable reputations with the trade and find a ready market.
The canning factory is expected to be the start of a number of industries which will add to the prosperity of the county seat. During its comparatively short existence it has paid out about $35,000 in wages and for crops and some of the farmers who have given their attention to the crops especially for the factory have profited to the extent of $200 an acre by so doing.
When you eat canned corn or beans, get the “Marathon” or “Big Farm” brand.
Business Directory
Aichinger, John, Saloon.
Albright & Schultz, Groceries.
Badger State Telephone and Telegraph Co. [Advertisement]
Bast, Joseph, Bakery.
Berger, H. & Co., Variety Store. [Advertisement]
Bishop, J. B., Tailor.
Bradbury, Dr. H. L., Physician.
Brameld, T. H., Real Estate.
Brauer, Rob, Clothing.
Brooks, Dr. J. H., Dentist.
Bruley, Mrs. H., Millinery.
Bradford, C. M., Merchants Hotel.
Carter, John W., Sporting goods.
Cash Hardware Store.
Clark, Homer C., Lawyer.
Commercial State Bank.
Coleman, Rev. L. B., Clergyman.
Cook, Chester, Restaurant.
Cresewell, Dr. W. B., Dentist.
Crothers & Tilt, Pub1ishers.
Crosby, B. W., Attorney.
Cummings, Gertrude, Photographer. [Advertisement]
Dangers, Fred, Grocer.
Dangers, B. & Co., General Store.
Darling, A. R., Restaurant.
Day Creamery Co., Butter & Cheese.
Devos, L. A., Attorney.
Dwyer & Kurth, Meats.
Eberhardt, H. H., Furniture and Undertaking.
Epling, F. J., Insurance.
Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Co.
First National Bank.
Frank, Dr. J. H., Physician.
Gangler, Nick, Variety Store.
Gluch, August, Grocer.
Goeden, Wm., Cigar Manufacturer.
Grassie, G. F. Real Estate.
Haberlan, C., Shoemaker.
Hamilton & Kutchera, Saloon.
Hauge, A. Coal, Wood, Draying.
Hemp, Frank P., General Store,
Hemp, Fred, Saloon.
Hempel, O. A. Hamilton Hotel.
Herian, J. W., General Store.
Hoffman, George, Saloon.
Holcomb, H. A., Harness maker. [Advertisement]
Holverson, A. H., Harness maker.
Hommel, J. W., Plumber.
Howard, L. H., Garage.
Huntley, Wm. Jr., Monuments.
Huntley Bros., General Store.
Kahnerton, Edw., Butter and Cheese.
Kaiser-Davis Co., Plumbing.
Kapellen, M., Boots and Shoes.
Klopf, A. C., Jewelry.
Klopf, H. W., Jewelry.
Korman & Sommerfield, Machinery.
Kountz, R. F., Attorney.
Krumrey, C., Coal, Wood, Draying.
Kuepper, John, Hotel.
Kurth Robert, Hay and Produce.
Lange, Frank, Saloon.
Leason, A. S. & Son,, Pumps.
Leason, W. B., Dentist.
Lowe, J. B., Furniture, Undertaking.
Luethe Co., Implements.
Lynch, Frank, Livery.
Marsh, W. J., Dry Goods. [Advertisement]
Marx, Math., Harness.
Matheson, Dr. A., Physician.
Mend Brothers, Livery.
Monk Dr. R., Physician
Neillsville Brewing Co.
Neillsville Canning Co.
Neillsville Electric Co.
Neillsville Milling Co., J. L. Klockner.
Neillsville Overall Mfg. Co.
Nelson, P. N., Jeweler.
Neverman, J. L., Grocer.
Paulson, Peter, Garage. [Advertisement]
Phillips James, Real Estate. [Advertisement]
Pine Valley Creamery Co.
Pinney, Rev., S. B., Clergyman.
Pleasant Ridge Creamery Co.
Pulz, Henry, Saloon.
Rabenstein, Carl, Publisher.
Radke Adolph, F., Hardware.
Randall J. A., Implements.
Reinhard, F. L. Butter and Cheese.
Reitz, Fred, Tailor.
Ruddock, L. D., Blacksmith.
Rude, George, Soda Water.
Schaefer, G. T., Tailor.
Scherer Bros., Laundry.
Schmidt, Rev. J. C., Clergyman.
Schoengarth, August, Brick Mnfr.
Schoenherr, Theo. L. Shoemaker.
Schroeder, F., Shoemaker.
Schultz, Wm., Saloon.
Schuster & Campman, Attorneys and Abstracters. [Advertisement] [History]
Schweinler, Dr. F. W., Veterinarian.
Seidelman, H. C., Saloon.
Self & Stelloh, Implements.
Sniteman, C. C. Co., Drugs [Advertisement]
Stevens, Chas., Saw Mill.
Sturdevant, J. R. and C. R., Attorneys
Tourigny, D., Hardware.
Thoma, W. C. Co., Road Commissioner.
Unger, A., Shoes. [Advertisement]
Wasserburger, Chas., General Store.
Weber, Rev. Peter F., Clergyman.
Weeks, Dr. F. T., Dentist.
Williamson, L., Publisher.
Wis.-Minn. Light & Power Co.
Woelffer, Victor C., Drugs.
Wolff, John & Co., Meats.
Zimmerman, J. G. & Sons Co., Dept. Store [Advertisement]
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