Now, in Neenah

I couldn't provide you a photo of John Stilp's grocery in Menasha from yesterday, so, by extension, I give you his establishment in Neenah.  The John Stilp, Jr. grocery was located at 221 N. Commercial Street on the island.  This photo, courtesy of the Neenah Public Library, dates back to 1905.  The caption that accompanied it said that the wagon in front of the store is a Postal Service wagon.  The posters in the windows are advertisements for the Gollmar Bros. Circus on August 10 of that year.  And of course, the owner and his family occupied the flat upstairs. 

August 9, 1905, The Neenah Daily Times

August 11, 1905, The Neenah Daily Times

As you read here, the circus received very positive press and was impressive enough to enchant a couple of aspiring young circus workers to take leave of their homes and worry their respective moms.