Beloit and Rockton Mills Dominate Local Industry
The Beloit Behemoths sheathe a busy industrial scene with three thousand tons of rye biraw and four paper machines operating continuously. Beloit College hosts a diverse student body, while Beloit National Bank and merchants like Hobart Bros. anchor a thriving local economy. A sprawling billboard near the bridge and various shops and services paint a bustling town economy driven by mills, hardware, stationery, and hair goods trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit Paper Mills
Paper Board Mills
Beloit
Rockton
Illinois
Beloit College
Beloit National Bank
C. Hyde
R. Tattershall
Hendall & Purves
Swretn
Wader
Hobart
Waterman & Gordon
Crescent
Hobart Bros
Hobarts
M. J. Bagley
South Bridge Street
Hawler’s Block
State Street
Orry C. F. Raw Dr Furniture Enterprise Expansion
Orry C. F. Raw, a veteran furniture dealer, moved from narrow quarters to a two story stone and brick building on State Street in 1871. The new premises include a rear two story workshop and ample space for furniture, frames, mouldings, upholstery, and other items. RB BH Farrant, experienced in the business, oversees the upholstery department ensuring quality work and customer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Raw
Rau
Farrant
Carpenter & Baumes Leading Beloit Dry Goods House
The firm Carpenter & Baumes profits from bulk purchases to offer wholesale prices on dress goods, silks, lace, carpets, mantles, and Alpacas. They advertise extensive inventory, low cash prices, and a strong hotel district for traveling salesmen visiting Beloit. Their Alpaca products receive favorable fashion testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter & Baumes
Beloit
Messra Carpenter & Baumes
Buatnens
Mantfacturera
Taj
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Peak Bisiedell
Lyman
FE D Taton
Hal
Momest
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Board of ‘Prusteen
Freachman
Momer
Pericles
Ingie
Mons
Rendieas
Vika
John A Merrit
Neela
Ili
Yasar
Sulent
Amd
Eosiman
Hluvdy Marin O
Acoyhen
Belenca
Momani
Music Store
Music Books
Usigal
Clement Bros
State St
Tancuett
RTO
Beloit, Wis
Uty
T.L. Wright
Wis
RLF
Newcomb
Quincy
JG. Newcomb
Sec'y
Treas
West Lake St
Chicago
Mla
Atao
Manilla
Ry Ct
North West Paper CO
Mae
T Dade, Ching
Ielin
Batoit
Hia
Baloit
Wisconsin
Sipments
Robert H. Wilson
Robert
Smith & Cannon
Hobart Bio
Atock
Ata Yaions
Geo. H. Stoelang
Hwobaut
Roloson and Graves
B.J. Goodwin Esq
Haa
Pune End
Dweyl
Miik
Chunga
Goodwin
TRA
I. E. Goopatt
Steinway
Pepeus
Madixon
Mark HA Irish
Mateo Mutual Isurance
Westfry Farmer
Messrs
Madison
Plata
Hookense
Gia
Mendote
Orry
Cassilevabia
Boise
Ew Dde Paper Co
Davi, Lawrence & Duis
MaLofectumr
Fir Urd Benip Pr of
Ani
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