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Something of the lives and business ability of the men who helped to make and develop Cedar Rapids.
Lewis Leslie, printer by trade since 1853, Published the Plaindealer and served as postmaster at Oquawka, Ill., during the war and up to 1866. Until 1869 he was engaged in the internal revenue service as gauger and in other capacities, and then for several years as captain and pilot of a small steamer on the Mississippi river. Returning to his trade he worked five years on the Burlington Hawkeye and Gazette, and came to the Cedar Valley in 1877. He bought a half section of railroad land, and became the first private owner of the Cedar Rapids mill site. After farming successfully he moved into town in 1886, where he has since resided. Since 1891 he has served as justice of the peace of Cedar precinct. As clerk of the vestry of Trinity church he has had charge of Sunset lull cemetery since its establishment in 1889. He has twice served as village trustee and is at present serving as village clerk. The Cedar Rapids Roller Mills, owned by S. S. Hadley & Co., are
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of great importance to our people. A good flouring mill is a boon to any community, and this we have in the Cedar Rapids mill, superintended by C. A. Snook, a practical and thoroughly competent miller. His knowledge in the milling business, coupled with the latest and most modern improved processes for manufacturing good flour, form a strong combination, the benefit of which is to all those who use the product of these mills. They make only the best brand of flour. Had we the space we might print the testimonials of a thousand housewives who have used their flour, and have naught but words of praise for it. E. W. Bishop writes insurance in both mutual and old line companies, and is a special agent for the Singer Sewing Machine company. Mr. Bishop has lived here for twenty-two years, having during that time done much to build up this section of Boone County. F. J. O'Hara recently moved to Cedar Rapids from Spalding. He is a breeder of Pure Bred Laced Wyandotte chickens. Mr. O'Hara has been in Nebraska twenty-one years, coming here from Wisconsin. H. E. Bodie has a well stocked drug store in Cedar Rapids where everything in the drug line may be |
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found. He is a popular man among the trade and enjoys a hearty support. He carries a large stock of drugs, patent medicines, perfumery, wall paper, jewelry and everything to be found in a well regulated drug store. Homer Wiker has charge of the jewelry department, and is a first-class workman. Diers Bros. & Baum represent one of the leading stores. They carry a full and complete line of dry goods and groceries. The store is under the care and supervision of Mr. Frank J. Baum, a member of the firm, who is a live, energetic business man and an influential citizen of the town. |
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