| Summary: | T J. SET HEN. The photographic art when prooerly understood and all the modern improvements brought into service, should hot only be a deeply interesting study, but remunerative. Not all who engage in it, however, are qualified to . succeed, or having the necessary talent, are possessed of the energy and perseverance necessary to succeed Not wishing to flatter Mr. Sellien. it cun be truthfully said that his work in i hut line is of a high order, not only indicating a high degree of talent, but the will to succeed. One needs only to visit his studio to he convinced. He is u native of Norway, as are many of Minnewaukan’s best citizens. He entered the studio of J. Berg. Grand Forks, in 1895. and in the course of a 37ear became so proficient in his chosen art that he was able to take charge of the busi ness during the proprietor’s absence in Norway. About three years ago he located in i\Iinnewankau, where, so to speak, his artistic skill has found him out, and his customers come from far ami near. The views in this book, with a few exceptions, are his. Mr. Sethen is a married man, and his studio and residence are shown in our view of B street, the first building on the left. JOHNSON, AAKKK & CO. This firm is composed of S. Johnson, 0. S. Aaker and Lars E. Foss, who carry on a general store business on B street, a view of their place of business appearing elsewhere, though in a slightly abbreviated lorm. The members of the firm are all old residents, and are well known, Mr. Johnson having resided in the district about sixteen years, Mr. Foss fourteen years and Mr. Aaker ten years. In 1S99 the firm eteoted the store they now occupy, and which they found necessary owing to their rapidly increasing business. All the firm are also interested in farm lands. Mr. Foss, the manager of the business, is a thorough business man and is well liked. Mr. Aaker recently returned from a visit to his native Norway. T. M. MCDONALD, proprietor and manager of the Pacific house, is a native of the county of Lanark, Out., and as. his name indicates, is of Scotch extraction. He came to Mmnewaaknn in 1883 since which time helms resided here and done much to build up the village. He built the front portion of the Pacific in the fall of 1883, and has been adding to the building ever since. From the time of the erection of the building in 18S3 lie has conducted the hotel with the exception of a short interval when it was conducted by W. B. Scribner, and no man is better known to the traveling public. In 1890 lie succeeded Fred Snore in the office of sheriff ol Benson county, which position he held up to 1898, when hs was succeeded by A. A. Hall. He was a candidate for the office in 1890 but failed to get the nomination. Besides the handsome residence he owns in the village, a view or which is given elsewhere, he owns a large farm in its vicinity, and is one of its most enterprising citizens. T. F MATHER. though not now a permanent, resident of Minne-witukan, living in Minneapolis except during the hunting season, is one of our oldest citizens, coming here from West End. iti the early part of 1884. when that village passed into history. He carried on a general store business here until after the fire of 1895. when he sold out to J. R. Hraigue, druggist, who quit the general store feature and confined his attention to drugs and medicines. Mr. M., however, owns considerable property in Minnewaukan ami vicinity. OLSON KIIOS & CO. This firm—Ed. and. Joint Olson—is one of the latest to embark in the general mercantile business in Minnewaukan, having been in business only about two years, in the premises next door east of .Johnson, Anker & Co.’s. 'I he brothers, however, have been in the district about ten vears, and are well and favorably known. Young and full of energy and native shrewdness, they sire building up a large trade, ( HAS. McGLKNN. A very necessary and welcome industry was established in Minnewaukan in the spring ol 1S9U. that of a feed mill, by the above named gentleman. It is located west ol the N. I’, track and convenient to the station. Since our view of it was taken some additions have been made, and elevator and a storehouse being added, with the necessary scales to do a general grain business. All kinds of feed are manufactured, also Graham flour and bolt corn meal. Mr. Glenn also bundles flour. As might he expected, the mill is largely patronized, and it is Imped that it will not be long before a flour mill will be added. Mr. Glenn is a native of Michigan,-.but came to Minnewaukan from Bowdle, S. I). FRED SNORE. This gentleman is a native of Germany, coming to the land of the free in 1804. In 1883 he located in West End, and when that village started on its downward career he moved to Min-newaukan. At the first election, held in November, 1884. he was elected sheriff, which office he continued to hold up to 1890, when he resigned and was succeeded by T. M. McDonald. In 1892 iie commenced the livery business which he has continued ever since, also handling wagons, plows, drills, seeders, etc. He also owns a large larm near the village which lie cultivates. Last year he. erected a fine residence opposite the residence of E. S. Rotfe. Politically, he is a Republican, and wields a powerful influence in the circles of his party. Fred is a genial, whole-souled man, and a good citizen. It ANN & DENNY. This firm is engaged in the machine, black-smithing, steam fitting ami bicycle repairing business. They also handle threshers’ supplies, etc. Their place of business Is on Main street, west, of the old court house. Mr. Denny came to Minnewaukan in ISOo.iwilh broncos, and at once took up a claim near by. In 1S93 he went int-) the bicycle repairing business. When the feed mlil was started he occupied a part of the engine room, and last fall went into partnership with Mr. Haim, who bought out P. M. Fetter. Mr. Denny comes from Anoka, Minn. C. W. TKELF,VAN. wlm is at present engaged in the wood and coal business, came to Minnewaukan in 18S3. Me is a native of the county of Huron, Canada, but came here from Brandon, Man., and immediately look up a claim, which he continued to cultivate up to the fall ol 1887, when he returned to Huron county, remaining there until 1S91, when he returned, again taking to farming. Last year he sold his farm and took up his residence in Minnewaukan, two doors south of the Norwegian church. He is a young married man and full of grit. GIBBS BROS., (Frank, Dave and William), are natives of Bird Island, Minn., and came to Minnewaukan in the early nineties, taking up claims in the vicinity of the village. Frank is now a member of the firm of Craigne & Gibbs, who deal in fancy groceries, fruits, confectionery, etc. Scanned with a Czur book scanner at 300 dpi. Edited in Adobe Acrobat Pro
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