E. J. MEILICKE & SONS.
 


	Instances of sturdy Americans forsaking honors and the prestige and
advantage they afforded to take up the greater work of helping to create
a new empire, are numerous in western Canada, and when the final chap-
ter is written these names will have been interwoven in the most inspiring
chapters of modern history. It is due to the great cosmopolitan spirit
and complexion of Saskatchewan that she has taken her place in the ranks
of the most progressive and prosperous provinces of Canada. The most
inspiring feature of these episodes in history~making is the fact that
those who were guided by their faith in the ultimate destiny of the country
have been rewarded with their fair share of success, both financially and
socially. Of these the firm of E. J. Meilicke & Sons stands out as a monu-
ment to what cooperative effort may do toward winning success in anew land.
	It was early in the beginning of the present century that Mr. Meilicke
received the first inspiration that has landed him and his sturdy young
sons within the inner circle of business activity in Saskatchewan.  A
resident of Minnesota, where he had served in the State Senate, he for-
sook his native land for the~one of greater promise, and with his sons,
who were training for professional careers, he came to Saskatoon in
1902. There was little in northern Saskatchewan to hint at the wonder-
ful growth that would follow in the next few years, save its fertile acres.
Here and there was a small patch of wheat, planted by the brave spirits
who had begun to blaze the trail to the new empire. With characteristic
thrift Mr. Meilicke and his sons, H. E. Meilicke, C. A. Meilicke, 0. F.
Meilicke and Edward J. Meilicke, began business, acquiring land and put-
ting in efforts where they would be assured of the success that has crowned
those of the men who had created the great American state. The present
firm's headquarters were established in Saskatoon, H. E. Meilicke assum-
ing the executive head. Business that had been begun in Saskatoon was
enlarged and they began expanding in the lumber and coal business and
adding to their financial department, until today the firm of E. J.
Meilicke & Sons is one of the most substantial and best known in the
province.  The firm's large lumberyards and stores of building supplies
offer splendid opportunities for the builder, both in Saskatoon and through-
out the province. Being founded upon sound principles and embodying
the highest business ethics in its transactions, the firm was able to re-
adjust itself as rapidly as conditions demanded and keep abreast of the
times, all the time building up prestige and becoming of greater im-
portance to the business life of the city.
	During the time Messrs. Meilicke and Sons have been in Saskatchewan
they have become some of the heaviest investors in farm lands and through
the scientific management thereof have demonstrated the value of farm
lands to those who are seeking the avenues to independent fortune. Each
member of the firm is signally equipped in business experience and train-
ing, and has given to the city and province the benefit of this training,
not only in the business world but in the greater work of developing the
country. E. J. Meilicke's experience in the legislative halls of Minnesota
made him a valuable asset in political affairs and he was chosen chair-
man of the license commission.
	Previous to coming to Saskatoon, H. E. Meilicke was a student at law
and enjoyed long experience in one of the large banking institutions of
Minnesota.  It is this experience, coupled with a natural foresight and
ability to formulate and execute plans for the future, that has made this
firm a power for good in laying the foundation for the advancement of
Saskatoon. C. A. Meilicke is one of the recognized inventors of America,
having produced the Meilicke calculating machines that have proved a
boon to large business houses.
	In addition to their contributions to the city in the way of invest-
ments and their large purchases of farm lands, Messrs. Meilicke & Sons
have been identified with every movement looking to the advancement of
the claims of the northwest as the most promising field for business en-
deavor. They are the type of boosters that encourage others to seek suc-
cess by emulating the works of the pioneers and have abundant example
to lay before the newcomer to guide him into the channels that lead to
financial victory. Such business firms as these lend a stability and measure
of prestige to Saskatoon that guarantees its steady progress onward, and
gives to the outside world indisputable evidence of what awaits the man
of courage, brains and patriotism who seeks a given task and puts his
best efforts into his work.




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