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During the first three years services were held at different private houses. 1n 1873 a school-house erected in Shelby was used by all the denominations for a time.
In 1877 the society built a neat edifice in which to worship. This cost $3,500. C. A. Bunker was pastor at the time.
A year later a parsonage was provided, costing abont $700.
In 1875 Shelby charge was taken from Harlan and added to Avoca, and in 1878 Shelby became a charge of itself.
The following pastors have faithfully served the church at Shelby:
Rev. W. E. Hamilton, one year; Rev. Parks, six months; Rev. Hauck, six months; Rev. W. Armstrong, one year; Rev. Smith, two years; Rev. Wood, six months; Rev. C. A. Bunker, one year and a half; Rev. Fred Harris, three months; Rev. W. A. Chambers, nine months; Rev. W. C. Martin, one year; Rev. W. F. Bartholemew, two years; Rev. J. C. Stevens, one year; Rev. D. C. Franklin, three years; Rev. D. Shenton, present pastor, on his fourth year.
The present membership of the church is 173.
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The Presbyterian Church was organized February 20, 1880, by a committee appointed by the Presbytery of Council Bluffs, Iowa, consisting of Rev. G. M. Lodge and Elders J. S. Love and George Bergen. The original membership consisted of fourteen persous, who gave in letters from various places. After a sermon by G. M. Lodge, the follow- ing ruling elders were elected: William Shiek, R. M. Pomeroy and John Edwards. N. A. Best was chosen deacon. Rev. G. M. Lodge supplied the pulpit for about two years. Rev. T. R. Lewis began his labors at Shelby in June, 1882, and was duly installed pastor of the church September 28, 1886. He resigned and removed from Shelby in January, 1888. The church edifice was ereeted on the corner of Plateau and Center streets in 1885, at a cost of $4,800. It is a beautiful building. with Gothic cathedral glass windows, with a spacious recess for choir purposes, back of the pulpit; also a lecture room in front, with folding doors into the auditorium. It is finished with cherry ceilings, seated with cherry-colored assembly chairs, is heated by means of a furnace, and lighted with reflectors. It comfortably seats 300 persons. This church was dedicated in March, 1885. by Revs. John Herron, T. S. Bailey and T. R. Lewis. The present mem- bership of the society is eighty-five.
Rev. John H. Carpenter was called to the pastorate in the spring of 1888, entering on the duties June 1. In the fall of 1888 the ladies of the church purchased an 800-pound bell, known as the McShane bell, at Balti- inore, Maryland.
The present (1888) elders are: R. M. Pom- eroy, S. D. Abbott, R. W. Carson and J. II. Helm.
The German Lutheran Church was organ- ized May 20, 1883, in which year the society erected a house of worship with a seating
capacity of 300 people. At one time there were 66 members, but now not quite so many. The membership, for the most part, reside on farms in the vicinity of Shelby. Services are now held once a month. Rev. Kaminskie was the first pastor in charge. The present pastor is Rev. John Peterson, of Minden. The society is ont of debt, owning church, parsonage and school building. A wealthy lady of Germany donated $5,000 toward this church enterprise.
The Baptist Society flourished at Shelby for a short time, but is not an active body at present.
SCHOOLS.
The intelligence of the population of Shelby has always fostered the best of public schools. The beginning of cdcational matters in the village dates back to 18 -.
SOCIETIES.
Silestia Lodge, No. 371, A. F. & A. M., at Shelby, Iowa, was organized in 1876, with a charter membership of ten persons.
The first to serve as officers of their lodge were: S. B. Frum, W. M .; A. O. Snyder, S. W .; Silas Davis, J. W .; John Edwards, Treasurer; J. H. Shively, Secretary; J. N. Frum, S. D .; George Tate, J. D.
The first to be made a Master Mason at this point was J. D. Cochran. The present membership is fifty-six. The present officers are: S. B. From, W. M .; John Davis, S. W .; W. D. Buckley, J. W .; C. R. Benedict, Treas- urer; G. H. Runk, Secretary; J. H. Frum, S. D .; S. C. Esehelman, J. D .; Silas Davis, Tyler. The present condition of the lodge is excellent in all of its workings.
The Odd Fellows Canopy Lodge, No. 401, of Shelby, Iowa, was organized October 21, 1880. The highest number of members up
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to this date (1888) has been 120. The first officers were: W. F. Howard, N. G .; J. G. Walters, V. G .; John A. Cook, Secretary; D. H. Boget, Treasurer.
Those holding official places in 1888 were: B. L. Watson, N. G .; A. F. Meier, V. G .; W. F. Christopher, Treasurer, and W. H. Hehn, Secretary. The order is active and has a good many of Shelby's best business men among its members. The lodge room, situated over Christopher's harness shop, is well furnished and kept, ranking with any town of its size in Iowa.
Rebecca Degree, I. O. O. F., was instituted October 1, 1886. The charter officers of the society were: John Burwell, N. G .; Mrs. J. HI. Helm, V. G .; Mrs. A. Jones, Secretary ; Mrs. B. Watson, Treasurer.
The present officers (1888) are: Mrs. A. Jones, N. G .; Benjamin Watson, V. G .; John Burwell, Secretary; M. F. Myers, Treasurer. This order has a membership of forty per- sons, and is in a flourishing condition.
The Good Templars Lodge, No. 230, of Shelby, Iowa, was instituted August 1, 1887. The first officers were: J. H. Helm, W. C .; Mrs. J. P. MeEwen, Viee; Ed Abbott, See- retary; Mrs. J. H. Helin, Treasurer. At one time this society numbered seventy members, but at present only enjoys about thirty-five, in good standing. The present officers are: Will Osborn, W. C .; Mrs. J. H. Hehn, Viee; Mrs. A. Curry, Secretary; Mrs. J. P. MeEwen, Treasurer.
The Iowa Legion of Honor, Shelby Lodge, No.10, was instituted August 4, 1881, by J. H. Helm, who lives at Shelby, and is aeting as general agent for the Legions of Honor for Iowa, having served in such capacity for four years. The first officers were: W. F. Cleveland, President ; Thomas Chatburn, Viee; George H. Rink, Secretary; J. D. Caughan, Treasurer. The officers now holding
are: S. P. Silliman, President; H. W. Hehn, Secretary, and N. Jasper Jones, Treasurer.
Dick Yates Post, Grand Army of the Republic, No. 364, Shelby, Iowa, was mus- tered October 1, 1884. The charter members were: S. W. Taylor, Commander; D. C. Cooper, Vice-Commander; William H. Brown, Jr. Vice-Commander; L. W. Osborn, Quar- termaster; Otho Means, Chaplain; F. M. Keeney, Adjutant; W. A. Babb, Officer of the Day; Thomas Brown, Officer of the Guard. The remainder of the charter members were: T. C. Hendricks, George W. Cennedy, J. S. Dee, M. II. Skinner, F. S. Hubbard, C. H. Best, J. D. Cunningham, E. C. Anderson, James Hawkins, J. K. Smith.
At one time the post numbered forty nine, but at present is forty-four. They meet at the Odd Fellows Hall. A drum corps, most of whom belong to this post, are of mueh service to the order.
The officers of 1888 are: W. H. Brown, Commander; Thomas Brown, Senior Vice- Commander; C. H. Best, Junior Vice-Com- mander; F. M. Keeney, Adjutant; Dr. L. Benham, Surgeon; Otho Means, Chaplain; J. L. Buckley, Quartermaster; M. T. Keeney, Officer of the Day; F. S. Hubbard, Officer of the Guard; J. V. Watson, Sergeant-Major; J. S. Dee, Quartermaster-Sergeant.
THE POST-OFFICE.
The postoffice at Shelby was established in 1869, with J. W. Campbell as first post- master; he was sneeeeded by James Garmong, H. Harrod, J. H. Shively, who served eight years under Presidents Grant and Hayes. The present ineumbent is I. D. Prouty. The first money order issued from Shelby post- office was dated October 1, 1877, by Luther Doty, for the sum of $2.20, payable at Iowa City, Iowa. Up to November 1, 1888, there had been issued 11,384 postal money orders.
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COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF 1888.
Shelby is located in the midst of one of the richest farming sections of Iowa, and enjoys an excellent trade, and is one of the best of markets for grain, corn and live stock. The business interests of the place in 1888 were in the hands of live, energetic men, as follows:
Abbott & Cooper, grain dealers. Bank of Shelby. Benedict, C. R., loans. Benham, L., physician.
Benham, L. A., proprietor Shelby House. Blotcky Bros., (Joseph and Solomon), gen- eral store.
Bonne & Morton, furniture.
Boyden, C. II., pumps and windmills.
Burwell, John, painter.
Bushfield, Mrs. T. M., dressmaker. Carline & Buckley, contractors.
Central House, M. Graham, proprietor.
Christopher, W. F., harness-maker.
Cooper, D. C. & Co., hardware.
Cox, II., carpenter. Davis & Co., druggists.
Davison, Thomas, carpenter.
Dee, J. S., live stock. Dow, J. & Co., grain elevator.
Esty, John F., painter.
Fancher, C. II., attorney.
Fancher, Mrs. C. H., music teacher.
Foster, II. C., photographer. Gabriel, Rees & Co., lumber. Garmong, W. P., hardware.
Heilig, Enoch, blacksmith. Helm, J. H., life insurance. Hills, Ward H., general store.
Jones, N. Jasper, physician and surgeon. Keeney, F. M., live stock. Kostelecky, Charles, livery.
Loomis, J. F., farm machinery. Ludden, A., apiarist, and boots and shoes.
McCombs, Z. H., blacksmith.
McCown, W. M., justice of the peace.
MeDonald, Miss M. L., milliner. Means, O., insurance.
Meier, Ferdinand, restaurant.
Mickey, T. C., blacksmith.
Miller, F. A., live stock.
Moore, L. L., barber.
Morgan, J., meat market.
Penn, C. W., livery.
Pickett, A. J., mason.
Pomeroy, John, Publisher News.
Pomeroy & Pierce, general dealers.
Reed, H. D., station agent C. R. & P. Ry.
Shelby Roller Mills, J. Wolkey, proprietor. Sieffert & Wiese, lumber dealers.
Sievers, II., wagonmaker. Smiley, J., physician.
Sunier, Emil, baker. Ward, F., dentist.
Ward & Campbell, drugs.
Watters, P. K., live-stock.
Wiese, P., general store.
Winters & Morgan, live-stock.
Worth, F. A., grocer.
The milling interests of the place are in the hands of the proprietor of the Shelby Roller Mills, which is one of the two inills located within Shelby County. Its history dates back to 1878, when J. W. Chatburn, the pioneer miller of southwestern Iowa, came to Shelby and built a burr flouring mill operated by steain-power. It was a large, mill, and was completed in February, 1879. In January, 1884, he sold to J. Wolky, who remodeled the plant, and converted it into what is known as a combination mill, having two runs of burrs and five sets of rollers, giving a capacity of seventy-five barrels per day. He managed itin all about three years, and sold to the present owners, Fred. Craigg, John Lenhard and C. H. Fancher. The original mill cost Mr. Chatburn $16,000.
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IRWIN.
Irwin is a flourishing village in Jefferson Township. The plat, which is situated on sections 31 and 32, township 81, range 37, was filed for record June 6, 1881. It is on the banks of the Nishnabotna River, and is an important station on the Kirkman branclı of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. It is fourteen miles northeast of Harlan, and in 1880 had a population of 250. It was named after E. W. Irwin, whose family were among thie first people who settled in the northeastern part of the county. The place was first known as Tibbittsville.
The first to engage in business was E. J. Kimball & Son, who opened a general store in 1879, two years prior to the coming of the railroad, which was graded in 1880 and completed in 1881.
The first to deal in hardware was E. J. Trowbridge, in 1881. The stock passed through different hands, and at present be- longs to E. M. Huntington.
The first to deal in furniture was W. Granger & Son, who commenced in the spring of 1882. Harmon & Bumphrey dealt in furniture in 1883 and 1884.
The first to deal in agricultural implements was J. H. Dudley, but the stock is now in the hands of E. M. Huntington, in connec- tion with the hardware business.
The pioneer lumber dealers were Derrick Brothers & Lampson, who opened a yard in 1881. They sold to S. H. Bowman in 1883. In 1882 the Green Bay Lumber Company engaged in the sale of lumber, and in 1888 purchased the stock of Mr. Bowman, and are now the sole dealers.
The first grain buyer at Irwin was Louis Bechtell, wlio erected an elevator. Hancock & Company also built and elevator. The second dealer was N. B. Stevens & Co., whose elevator was destroyed by fire in 1884, 23
and rebuilt. This, with the residence of Harry Irwin, which was burned in the fall of 1885, is the only property lost by fire in the village.
E. W. Hoyt built a hotel known as the " Ogden." This was the first hotel, and was among the first buildings erected. It is now called the Redmon House, and is managed by G. W. Redmon.
The first harness-maker in the village was E. A. Bigelow. At present this trade is rep- resented by H. W. Muldoon.
The first man to wield the sledge and blow the glowing forge, as a blacksmith, was Charles Franks, who with Polling & McCon- nell are the present blacksmiths; the latter named also do wagon work.
The millinery business was first represented by Miss Mary Fogarty. At present it is in the hands of Miss Anna Cooper.
The Bank of Irwin was established in the fall of 1884. H. Humphrey is the cashier. The bank does a general loan and insurance business.
The first practicing physician was Dr. I. M. Harshı, who located in 1879. The present physicians of Irwin are Dr. S. H. Waters and Dr. W. S. Branson.
The first to deal in drugs was J. A. Harmon, who came in 1881, and still con- tinnes. Branson & Granger engaged in the drug trade in June, 1883, and are still in trade. Dr. Branson, of this firm, has prac- ticed medicine since 1882.
Samuel Kimball started the first livery stable in 1882; it is now operated by Peter Will.
THE POST-OFFICE
was established at this point in 1879, and first called Tibbettsville, in honor of William Tibbetts. The first postmaster was G. B. Thompson; then came D. S. Irwin, J. C. Pi-
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per, W. W. Gibbs, H. D. Lacey, E. J. Trow- bridge and J. A. Harmon, the present incum- bent, who took the office in 1886. It became a money-order office in August, 1882, the first order being granted to Thomas Bras, payable at Chicago, for the amount of $13.75. The full number of orders issued up to No- vember 13, 1888, was 3,711.
SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.
The people of Irwin may well be proud of the record they have made in attempting to sustain schools and churches. The town be- ing small, each denomination has found hard work to keep up their distinet organizations in religions affairs, but all have contributed as far as possible toward sneh work. The first school-house was built at an expense of $500, raised by private subscriptions. This served unt 1 1884, when a public school-house was erected at an expense of abont $3,700. It is a two-story frame structure, having four rooms, two of which are now in use. Two capable instructors are employed at present.
The religious societies of Irwin are the Campbellites, United Presbyterians and Methodists.
The Methodist Society belongs to the Kirkman Cireuit, and was organized in 1881, with fourteen members. They have held services at private houses and in the Town Hall. Their present membership is about sixty-five. Rev. Fansett, who resides at Kirkman, preaches once in two weeks at Irwin.
The United Presbyterian Society was formed at an early day, but the organization was perfected in 1885, when a church edifice was erected at a cost of $1,800, which seats about 250 persons. The membership is about thirty. At present they have no regular pastor or services. It is a missionary point, having never made a call for a pastor on their
own account. The society owns a neat par- sonage, costing $800. The first who served as minister for this people was Rev. Turner, who remained a year and removed to Kansas.
The Campbellite Society was organized in 1886, with a membership of twenty-fonr. They now number about thirty. At this date (November, 1888), they have services once a montlı, the minister in charge at Exira preaching for then.
SOCIETIES.
The place supports a Masonic, Odd Fel- lows, Legion of Honor and Grand Army Post.
Sidius Masonic Lodge, No. 444, was in- stituted in the autumn of 1883, with nine- teen charter members. The first officers elected were: W. W. Gibbs, W. M .; Joel C. Woods, J. W .; G. L. Hall, S. W .; George Dunham, Secretary: M. Reynolds, Treasurer. The lodge now numbers about thirty; they meet in a rented hall. The present officers are: P. J. Brant, W. M .; J. D. Blades, J. W .; W. S. Branson, S. W .; M. Reynolds, Treasurer, and O. L. Russell, Secretary.
Ellsworth Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 473, of Irwin, was instituted in March, 1883, with a membership of thirty-five, of whom the following were first officers: R. P. Roberts, N. G .; E. A. Bigelow, V. G .; D. T. Quinn, Secretary; J. A. Harmon, Treasurer. The number at present is thirty. The society have a well-furnished hall of their own.
Botna Lodge, No. 137, of Legion of Honor, was formed in 1881, with a membership of eigliteen. E. J. Trowbridge was the first president. At present (1888) A. S. Morey is president. The order now remains about the same in number as when organized.
J. R. Slack Grand Army Post, No. 136, was mustered in 1881, with a charter mem- bership of twenty-six; it now numbers twenty-
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eight, in good standing. They lease a hall and own a dozen stands of arms. E. J. Trowbridge is the present commander.
DUSINESS INTERESTS IN 1888.
The commercial interests of Irwin in No- vember, 1888, were as follows:
T. N. Harord, general stoek.
Paulsen & Steenhusen, general dealer.
H. R. Allen, general dealer.
E. M. Huntington, hardware and farm im- plements.
W. Granger & Son, furniture.
Branson & Granger, druggists.
J. A. Harmon, druggist.
Miss Anna Cooper, milliner.
Green Bay Lumber Company, lumber dealers.
II. W. Muldoon, harness-maker.
W. S. Branson, physician and surgeon.
S. II. Waters, physician and surgeon. Polling & McConnell, blacksmiths.
Chas. Franks, blacksmith. Peter Will, livery stable.
H. Humphrey, general insurance.
Bank of Irwin, H. Humphrey, cashier. Frank Humphrey, barber shop.
D. S. Irwin, attorney at law. Hancock & Co., grain dealers.
N. B. Stevens, grain and lumber.
Redmon Hotel, G. W. Redmon, proprietor. R. A. Owen, restaurant.
DEFIANCE.
Defianec is an incorporated town, located on section 13, township 81, range 39, in the civil township of Union. It was originally platted February 20, 1882. It is a station on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail- road, and is situated on the banks of the Nishnabotna River, twelve miles north of Harlan, the county seat of Shelby County. It had a population of 500 in 1885.
The first settler was W. J. Williams, who located on the northeast quarter of seetion 23. Among the first to engage in trade were W. J. Williams, C. M. Robins, Samuel Reams, Joseph McColl and J. B. S. Case.
W. J. Williams is still engaged in a gen- eral store; C. M. Robins went out of trade; J. B. S. Case sold his elothing stock to Her- man & Lisle. Easter & Elser, another early firm doing a general business, sold to Easter & Grace. The old firm of Samuel Reams, drugs, has come to be Reams & Son.
H. B. Sooy came to the place and engaged in the farm implement trade, January, 1882, and is still engaged in the same.
Brain Bros., at the instigation of the railroad company, erected the Clarendon Ilotel in 1882, which was run as a railway hotel and eating house until dining cars were placed on this branch of the Milwaukee sys- tent. From that time on the house did not pay its owners. Among those who leased the property were Messrs. Smith, Burgess and Whitcomb. The house was closed during the greater portion of 1888, but finally taken by L. B. Densmore, October 1 of that year.
The first to deal in grain were Stevens & Fraese, who built an elevator in 1883.
The first lumber dealers were the Defiance Lumber Company, now operating as the Green Bay Lumber Company.
The place was incorporated under the laws of the State, in January, 1883. The follow- ing is a list of the mayors to the present date: H. B. Sooy, J. E. Consigney, H. B. Sooy, A. S. Riley, C. M. Robins and J. R. Boyd.
THE POST-OFFICE
was established in 1881, with C. M. Robins as the first postmaster. The succeeding ones were J. B. S. Case and H. J. Brain, the present incumbent. It was made a money-
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order office August 14,1882. The first order was granted to R. J. Argotsinger for $1.25. The total number issued to November 8, 1888, was 2,619.
SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.
Defiance has never been behind her rival towns in point of educational interest. Be- lieving the school-house is of first importance, her people have seen to it that good schools have been provided. In 1883 a public school building was erected. It contains three de- partinents, each having a teacher. Upon approaching this thriving town, by wagon or rail, the first object to impress itself on the mind of the stranger is the fine school and church buildings; they are always a true index as to character of a people.
The religious element predominates, and is represented by the Methodist, United Brethren, Christian and Roman Catholic societies, each having good-sized, comfort- able and attractive church buildings.
The Christian Church was organized at an early day, and many of its membership reside on farms in the vicinity of Defiance. The church proper was formed in 1883. The present year (1888) they have erected a new elsurch building, at a cost of $1,700. Ilere- tofore services were held in school-houses. The present pastor, Rev. O. II. Truman, lives at Manning and holds services once in two weeks. The church will be dedicated November 25.
The first services held by the 'Methodist Episcopal people were in district school- houses, but in 1883 a neat building was erected at a cost of $1,700, which comfort- ably seats 250 people. The first organiza- tion was made up of six members, but now comprises a membership of about seventy. The first pastor was Rev. Charles Brown; following him came Revs. Coe, Douglas, liams, W. M .; A. S. Riley, S. W .; S. B.
Hugh Linn, F. T. Beckweth, and the present pastor, F. T. Farrow, who also serves the Methodist people at Earling, Panama and Buek Grove, all of which, together with Defiance, are embraced within the Council Bluffs District of the Des Moines Confer- ence. At this date the church owes about $200.
The United Brethren Society at Defiance was among the earliest organizations. They have a membership of forty-five. An at- tractive church was built in 1888, at a cost of $1,600, which was dedicated August 1. The structure is 30 x 50 feet, with a belfry 8 x 10 feet. The present pastor is F. J. Beetley.
OTHER SOCIETIES,
Defiance Lodge, No. 99, of Odd Fel- lows, was instituted October 31, 1884. The original officers were: G. A. Mershon, N. G .; J. C. Trenor, V. G .; A. J. Spencer, Sec- retary ; H. B. Sooy, Treasurer. These, together with J. F. Londenslager, constituted the charter membership. The lodge has nuin- bered forty-four, and is about the same at present. They occupy a hall in common with the Masonic fraternity. The present (1888) offieers are: J. R. Wickersham, N. G .; J. M. Miller, V. G .; A. S. Riley, Sec- retary; H. B. Sooy, Treasurer.
Guardian Masonic Lodge, No. 441, was chartered in June, 1884, having worked under dispensation for about two years prior to that date. The following worthy gentlemen compose the charter membership: W. J. Williams, W. M .; Howard Miles, S. W .; C. A. Topping, J. W .; J. F. Massy, Tyler; C. M. Robins, Secretary; E. B. Brown, S. D .; Joseph Yockey, Treasurer; Frank Massy, J. D .; W. H. Mytinger and Charles Seybold. The present (1888) officers are: W. J. Will-
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Massy, J. W .; W. B. Sooy, Treasurer; C. A. Topping, Secretary; Joseph Yockey, S. D .; John Durkes, J. D .; Elmer Reams, S. S .; A. G. Menller, J. S.
A Good Templars Lodge was formed in 1887, having a membership of sixty-five. Like too many such orders, the interest after a few months was not large enough to call it one of great value or prosperity; however, it still holds a place among other societies of Defiance.
BUSINESS INTERESTS IN 1888.
Bank of Defiance, A. Riley, Cashier.
Clarendon House, L. B. Densmore, pro- prietor.
H. C. Crawford, hardware.
Green Bay Lumber Company.
Leroy Densmore, billiards.
J. R. Easterly, grocery.
James Flaugher, blacksmith.
George A. Fry, grain dealer. Fuller & Co., grain dealers.
George Gibson, livery stable.
T. B. Hobart, farm implements.
H. B. Sooy, farin implements, and justice and collections.
Warren Reams, meat market.
Ream & Son, general store.
Adolph Stepanack, harness shop.
Topping & Fry, druggists. Harnen & Lisle, clothing store.
Easter & Grace, general store.
H. C. Vanduzer, lumber.
W. J. Williams, general store.
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