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Surveyors and Civil Engineers.
Judson L P, office with N P Dodge. Skill S, 418 B'dway.
Telegraph Offices.
Railroad Telegraph Office, E A Street operator, 448 B'dway. Western Union, C K Smith manager, E D Bailey ass't, P C Kirkland mess, cor B'dway and Bryant sts.
Ten Pin Alley. Thall Peter, U B'dway. Transfer Office.
Homan, Allen & Co, Pacific House Block.
Undertakers.
Cacy A B, 208 B'dway.
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Rue J B & Co, M B'dway.
United States Land Office.
Dodger Sylvanus, agt, with N P Dodge, B'dway.
Upholsterers. [See also House Furnishing Goods and Fur- niture Dealers.]
City Upholstery, A A Smith prop, Bancroft st, S of B'dway.
Variety Stores, Notions and Fancy Goods. [See also Fancy Goods.]
Ladies' Bazaar, Mrs Arbuthnot, 436 B'dway. Rall Otto, N Main st.
Velocipede Rink.
Phife & Shofer, cor Vine and . Market sts.
Veterinary Surgeons.
Bennett T, Center st.
Cady T J, B'dway, opp Pacific House.
Vinegar Works.
Council Bluffs Vinegar Works, Siedentopf & Bro props, U B'dway.
Wagons. [See also Blacksmiths and Carriage Manu- facturers.
Flues & Co, Main st, S of B'dway.
Hill George, cor Market and Vine sts. Hill Wm, U B'dway. Nash S S, cor Madison st and B'dway.
Wall Paper.
[See also Painters, Glaziers, aud Paper Hangers.
McConnell R J, 371 B'dway. Smith A A, U B'dway. Terwilliger B S, Main st, S of B'dway.
Wines and Liquors. [See also Saloons.]
Benedict A W, 361 B'dway. Groneweg William & Co, 406 B'dway. Keating M & Co, 341 B'dway. Riddle, Fuller & Co, U B'dway. Snow R P, cor Bancroft st and B'dway. Steele & Johnson, B'dway, cor Bryant st.
Wood Carving. Voigt H C, U B'dway.
Wood Yard.
City Wood Yard, B K Cowles prop, cor Vine and Market sts.
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BUSHNELL'S DIRECTORY.
CASS COUNTY, IOWA.
A Brief Historical Account of the Settlement of the County and its Principal Towns, with a List of the .Leading Business Firms of
LEWIS AND ATLANTIC.
COMPILED BY JOS. P. BUSHNELL.
P. O. Box 140, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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CASS COUNTY, IOWA.
A Brief Historical Account of the Settlement and Organization of the County and its two Principal Towns, Lewis and Atlantic, with a List of the Leading Business Firms.
Cass County was first settled by the Mormons. It was organ- ized in 1853, by the organizing sheriff, Mr. Wm. S. Townsend. It is 24 by 36 miles square, is in the third tier of counties from the southern line of the State, and the second county from the Mis- souri River, or western border. It was named for Gov. Lewis Cass. The county has upwards of two thousand inhabitants. The principal towns are Atlantic and Lewis. They are both pleasant places, with a most beautiful country surrounding them. The country surrounding each of these towns may be styled the garden of the State; it has beautiful streams of water running through different parts. The principal streams are East and West Nish- uabotna (abbreviated by the citizens to "Botna.") The signifi- cation of the name Nish-na-bot-na, as applied to two of the impor- tant streams of the western part of this our noblest State, is " crossed by a boat." There are splendid bodies of timber along the rivers and streams throughout the county.
Board of Supervisors.
I. L. Byrd, Pymosa Township.
S. S. Green, Brighton Township.
D. F. Gaylord, Union Township.
J. Morrison, Grani Township.
John A. Mills, Cass Township.
John Leslie, Edna Township.
W. W. Jamison, Turkey Grove Township.
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County Officers.
Auditor-S. S. Alexander. County Clerk-I. K. Powers.
Treasurer-Wilkins Warwick. Recorder-Henry Temple.
Sheriff-V. M. Bradshaw.
LEWIS.
Lewis, the county seat, was located on the 11th day of March, 1853, by the locating commissioners, Thomas G. Palmer and Mil- ton Richards, neither of whom now live in the county. The name was given in honor of the same person for whom the county was named. Gen. or Gov. Lewis Cass was early identified with the government of the Northwestern Territory, having been its Gov- ernor-afterwards for many years, Secretary of War of the United States, and for the latter half of his long life was a citizen of De- troit, Mich. The name was more worthily bestowed than those to many of the couuties in the State. There is 160 acres in the town plat.
The town of Lewis was laid out in February, A. D. 1864, by David Chapman, surveyor. Among the first settlers were Daniel Stanley, Charles Woodward, S. H. Meyers and S. M. Tucker. The first house was built by S. M. Tucker. The first child born in the town was Geo. D. Tucker. The Methodist was the first church organized, and is now flourishing, having the largest society. The Good Templars and Masons each have an organization.
Churches.
Lewis is a religious town, I have reason to believe, as I found no saloons, and many churches and societies that speak well for any town. The Methodist Episcopal Church is located in a pleas- ant part of the town, on the corner of Main and First Streets. They have the largest congregation of any church in town. Rev. H. C. Newell, pastor. The Congregational Church is centrally situated, on the corner of Court and First Streets. They have a good Congregation, but no regular pastor as yet. The Baptist Church is on Main, between Fourth and Fifth streets. It has a fine location commanding a view of the surrounding country. Although they have no regular pastor, they have a good congregation, and, with the Congregationalists, expect their new pastor soon. There is also a society of Second Adventists. I understand there are very good Sunday Schools in all the churches. This speaks well
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for Lewis. It is certainly a very pleasant town, the location is fine and the society being good makes it a desirable place to live in.
Public Buildings.
Court House, two story, frame; Treasury Building, cut stone; School House, two story brick building, cost $12,000; it is attended well, and has been well conducted. The town may well be proud of it. Also four good church buildings.
Newspaper and Printing Office.
The Cass County Plaindealer, a weekly newspaper, E. O. Upham publisher. It is a live paper, filled with the best news of the day, and representing the leading business men engaged in the different branches of business, trades and professions.
Business and Business Men.
There is more business done in Lewis than a person would suppose; it has a fine rich agricultural country all around, and the business men are alive to interests of the town and county. See the business directory of Lewis.
Agents-Insurance.
Phelps & De Land, Wilkins & Warwick, Temple & Phelps. Attorneys-at-Law and Real Estate Agents.
Brown & Griswold, Phelps & De Land, Isaac Dickerson, Agriculturl Implements.
T. J. Allyn, J. C. Tetzer, S. F. Martin.
Blacksmiths.
Samuel Disbrow, T. J. Allyn.
Boarding Houses & Hotels.
Henderson Hotel, P. P. Lewis proprietor; Pennsylvania House, Henry Meyers proprietor ; Valley House, Samuel H. Teft proprietor.
Books and Stationery.
Davis & Findley, J. C. Tetzer.
Boots and Shoes.
C. W. Baker, Childs & Reinig, J. C. Tetzer. Bricklayers, Masons, and Plasterers.
J. B. Hardenbergh. Cabinet Makers and Undertakers.
C. B. Osborne & Co.
Carpenters and Builders.
Horace Baker, Geo. M. Elsey, H. Littlefield, Wm. Grant, H. G. Vanblack.
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Carriage and Wagon Manufactory. T. J. Allyn.
Cattle Dealers. N. L. Mills & Co., J. A. Mills. . Cigars and Tobacco. [See Groceries and Provisions] Clothing.
Childs & Reinig, H Beekman. Dentist.
R. L. Harris. Druggist.
Davis & Findlay. Dry Goods, Notions, &c.
H. Beekman, Childs & Reinig. Express
United States, Childs & Reinig agents. Flour Mills.
East Botna Mills, S. M. B. Wheeler proprietor, J. K. Lewis miller.
Grain and Produce. [See Groceries.] Groceries and Provisions.
J. C. Tetzer, J. B. Ferrell, Childs & Reinig, H. Beekman, Hardware.
J. C. Tetzer, S. F. Martin. Harness and Saddles.
C. W. Baker. Hats, Caps, and Furs. [See Dry Goods Merchants. ] Jeweller.
Wm. F. Laraway. Merchant Tailor.
John Crabb. Milliners and Dress Makers.
Mrs. Morris, Mrs. J. K. Jarvis, Mrs. Julia Smith, Mrs. Terrill. Photographer.
Wm. F. Laraway.
Physicians and Surgeons. Davis & Findley, R. L. Harris.
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Printing Office.
Cass County Plaindealer, E. O. Hephum, editor and pro- prietor.
Stables-Livery, Feed, and Sale.
Frank Hunt.
Stoves and Tinware.
J. C. Tetzer, S. F. Martin.
Wagons.
[See Agricultural Implements and Carriage and Wagon Manufactory.]
ATLANTIC.
The town of Atlantic is situated on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, about 56 miles east of Council Bluffs, and 82 miles west of Des Moines, on the east side of the East Botna River, and is the principal town between Des Moines and Council Bluffs.
The town plat embraces about one square mile, or 640 acres, the business portion being situated on a gentle rolling second bot- tom in the valley. The southern portion of the town rises upon the higher prairie slopes, embracing beautiful sites for residences. From these eminences are fine views of the surrounding country, with its diversity of valley and upland prairie, groves and streams; and to these the hand of thrift has added, and is adding, new em- bellishments, by the opening of farms, the building of a highway for the nations, and the founding of a city here.
On the 15th of September last, the railroad company estab- lished their depot here, and a survey of the town was made imme- diately after. The railroad line passes along the north side, all the town being south of the track, except 56 lots designed for ware- houses, lumber yards, &c. The passenger depot is located near the head of Chestnut street (which is at this time the main business street), and opposite what is called " Hotel Block." The engine house and turn-table are at the northeast end of the town. The railroad company has reserved ample grounds for freight houses, side tracks, &c.
The blocks are of uniform size, being 300 feet square, with streets crossing each other at right angles. Chestnut, which is the main street, and runs north from the depot, is 100 feet wide, and all the others, running parallel therewith are 80 feet wide each. The east and west streets are all 66 feet wide. All the
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blocks are divided by an alley 20 feet wide, running north and south. About 600 business lots are laid out in that portion of the town most convenient to the depot. These are each 25 feet front by 140 deep. All other lots are 50 by 140 feet each. One block, in the central portion of the town, on Chestnut street is re- served for a public square. The north and south streets are Laurel, Hickory, Birch, Cedar, Locust, Poplar, Chestnut, Walnut, Elm, Maple, Linn, Oak, and Hazel, while those running east and west are numbered progressively from First to Tenth.
Business lots are sold at from $100 to $300; residence lots from $75 to $100. About $10,000 worth of lots have already been sold, and there is still a brisk demand, lots being sold almost every day. Choice unimproved farming lands in the vicinity can be bought at from $10 to $15 per acre ; and from five to seven miles distant at $5 per acre.
. Some idea can be formed of the amount of business done in Cass County, from the fact that during the month of march, 1869, there was received per railroad at Atlantic station 1,832,585 lbs. -or almost 1,000 tons-freight; the cash receipts being very near $8,000. For the same month there was forwarded east from here 146,875 lbs. freight. We call this pretty fair business for a little " burg " only about five months old.
The business of the town is much greater now, and it is build- ing up very rapidly. Grove City is almost all moved over to this point, and the people at Lewis are looking with a jealous eye; they are a little afraid they will lose their county seat, for the live peo- ple of Atlantic have offered to erect suitable county buildings without any expense to the county for five years, if they will make it the county seat by a vote this fall. The people seem to be pretty confident that it will be settled on by a vote in favor of At- lantic.
The same energy which has pushed forward and completed the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad seems to have been infused into the people of Atlantic, and we venture the asser- tion that no town throughout the broad State of Iowa can present a record of more substantial and rapid growth than Atlantic. We cannot help looking npon the young and prosperous town with feelings of pride and satisfaction.
BUSINESS AND BUILDING.
They have at present a good number of business houses, which
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are doing a good trade. That which speaks most in favor of the place in this respect is, that it has a fine agricultural country all around it, which is being settled up fast. B. W. Southwick erected the first store house; C. B. Bennett & Co. built the first hotel, which was about the first building, called Atlantic House ; Henry Miller, Esq., has the honor of erecting the first house in Atlantic, and Mrs. Miller that of cooking the first meal of victuals that was eaten in the town. The school building is located on Chestnut street on the corner opposite the public square. It is a room 20x 40, in which the town school is now conducted by the popular Su- perintendent of Cass County, H. F. Smith, Esq., whose school I visited while in session, and found the house crowed to its utmost capacity with sparkling faces. But I was somewhat surprised to see them so quiet in a house so crowded, and yet so much engaged in study. All seemed to go on like clock work. It speaks well for Atlantic to see such an interesting school. The county at large has some 40 school districts. I understand they are going to work to erect large and commodious school buildings. This speaks well for the enterprise of Atlantic.
CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES.
The people of Atlantic are laying the foundation of good so- ciety by their efforts to erect suitable builings of worship.
The M. E. Church is situated upon a beautiful eminence on Poplar street, one of the most desirable locations in town. Rev. Abraham is the pastor.
The Congregational Church is located on Fifth street, near the corner of Chestnut; it has the most central location of any of the churches. Presided over by Rev. Hill.
The Baptist Church is located on Locust street, in a most ex- cellent locality, giving a fine view of the railroad. Presided over by the Rev. Mr. Baird.
The orders of Good Templars and Odd Fellows are making ar- rangements to organize. The people of Atlantic seem to be alive to every good work. Success will attend them.
NEWSPAPER.
The Messenger, edited and published by H. Clay Johnson, Esq., is one of the permanent and creditable institutions of Atlantic. It is devoted, heart and soul, to the material interests of that part of Western Iowa, and it is energetically working to build up the town, and promote the settlement of the contiguous territory.
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Business and Business Men.
It is surprising to see how rapidly the town of Atlantic is building up. The business is increasing very fast, but no faster than the demand, as the country is settling up, keeping pace with the town.
Agents-Real Estate.
We find S. H. Whitney, Sharp & Hanna, Temple & Phelps, R. Bichington, M. Y. Williams, and Churchill & Livingston.
Attorneys.
You can find Sharp & Hanna, Temple & Phelps, R. Bicking- ton, and M. Y. Williams.
Agricultural Implements.
See S. F. Martin, B. W. Southwick, R. D. & S. McGehon, Wm. Reynold, jr. (Station Agent, C., R. I. & P. R. R.) Needles & Mc Waid, and A. J. Dean.
Bankers.
F. H. Whitney.
Barbers.
Atlantic House barber shop.
Books and Stationery.
McFadden & Frantz
Boot and Shoe Manufactory. P. Curby, C. P. Robinson. Blacksmiths.
Needle & Mc Waid, Sharp & Jones. Brick Yards.
John Dougherty, Atlantic Brick Company, Warren & Os- trander, and another starting south of town. Bakeries. E. A. Armentrout, Gingery's bakery. Boarding Houses and Hotels.
Atlantic House, C. B. Bennett & Co. proprietors; Pacific House, Walter Cary prop. See restaurants and eating houses.
Cabinetmakers.
C. B. Osborne, Gogert & Thurman, Wm. Andrews, McGee- hon & Coon. See furniture dealers.
Carpenters and Builders.
R. R. Tillotson, & Son, Douglas & Aldrich, John Tyler. Carriage and Wagon Shops. Needles & McWaid, A. J. Seydel.
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Clothing. R. D. & S. McGehon, B. W. Southwick, Stanford & Hawks, W. W. Moore & Co., Huffman & Co.
Confectionery and Fruit.
E. A. Armintrout, Allen Colflesh, Grugery's bakery. Coal. Wm. Reynolds, jr,, dealer in lime. Dentist.
R. L. Harris.
Druggists.
Montgomery & Wynkoop, McFadden & Frantz.
Dry Goods, Groceries and General Merchandise. R. D. & S. McGehon, B. W. Southwick, Stafford & Hawks. Groceries and Provisions.
R. D. & S. McGehon, B. W. Southwick, Stafford & Houks, Levi Smith, J. C. Gleason, J. Taylor.
Hardware.
S. F. Martin, A. J. Dean. Harness and Saddles.
C. O. Hoyt, city harness shop. Jewelers and dealers in Clocks and Watches. J. J. Schneider.
Land Office.
F. H. Whitney, agent Atlantic town company.
Lumber Yards.
Hocks & Nealey, John Neimeyer, Getchell & Tickenor. Meat Market
Thos. Archer. Milliner and Dress Maker.
Mrs. Fannie Lee.
Newspaper.
Cass Co. Messenger, by H. Clay Johnson. Painters. Carl D. Brown, Wm. Mahanna, N. B. Dean. Physicians and Surgeons.
S. S. Montgomery, C. J. Wynkoop, J. H. Barnwell, J. Sand- ers, S. D. DuBois.
Queensware and Crockery. Montgomery & Wynkoop, drug store.
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Saloons and Restaurants.
Galbrath & Brown, Oak Billiard Hall, F. Lasrh & Bro., Allen Colflesh, Carmon & Reynolds.
Stables-Feed, Sale and Livery.
Atlantic Livery, W. Anderson prop, S. S. Woods agent; Frank Everett.
Stoves and Tinware.
S. F. Martin, A. J. Dean.
BUSHNELL'S DIRECTORY.
MILLS COUNTY, IOWA.
A Brief Historical Account of the Settlement of the County and its Principal Towns, with a List of the Leading Business Firms of
GLENWOOD.
COMPILED BY JOS. P. BUSHNELL,
P. O. Box 140, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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MILLS COUNTY, IOWA.
A Brief Historical Account of the Settlement and Organization of the County and its Principal Towns, with a List of the Leading Business Firms of Glenwood.
The county of Mills was so named in memory of Frederick Mills, a brave young officer of Burlington, Iowa, who was killed in one of the battles of the Mexican war, which excited general remark in the newspapers of the State, and hence, when a new county was to be organized, the tragic story of the young officer suggested a name, and, as is remarked by a writer, the name of Frederick Mills will be remembered when monuments of marble have yielded to the ravages of time. Yes, the memory of the brave will live forever.
This county was originally included in Pottawattamie County. The territorial limits are the same as the smallest counties in the State, comprising 440 square miles. The general surface of the county-excepting the Missouri River bottom, which is about six miles wide, and consequently comprises about one fourth of her territory-is high, rolling prairie, yet there is but a small portion of the land too rough or hilly to be unfit or even undesirable for cultivation. The soil of the county, is good, and is composed of a light sandy loam. Timber is more plenty in the western part of the county than any other. Fruits of different varieties, such as apples, pears, cherries, grapes, and the smaller fruits of the hardiest kinds flourish well. I have seen a number of fine apple orchards, mostly in the vicinity of Glenwood. The county of Mills can boast of being a rich agricultural county. It has many of the natural advantages that tend to make it attractive to those seeking homes.
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GLENWOOD.
Glenwood is situated in latitnde 51 deg., longitude 95 deg. 36 min., west; is 251 miles west of the Mississippi River, 6 miles east of the Missouri, and 20 miles south of Council Bluffs, and is in the second tier of counties north of the Missouri State line. No town in Iowa is more delightfully located. Beautiful groves and wooded hills surround it on every side, and furnish splendid sites for residences, while the profusion of shade trees and shrubbery in all parts of the city furnishes a pleasing contrast with the prairie towns. The present population is estimated at 2,000, having nearly doubled within the last year. At the Novem- ber election it cast 341 votes. It is the capital of Mills County, and has a fine brick court house, well supplied with fire-proof vaults, &c. The building was erected in 1857. We also have a good, substantial brick jail, erected last year. The latter, we are happy to say, is seldom occupied. There are many elegant and costly residences and business houses in the place, and hundreds will be built the coming season. Among the many attractions of of Glenwood is a branch of the
Iowa Soldiers' Orphans' Home.
This is one of the three Soldiers' Orphans' Homes now under the patronage of the state, and managed by a board of trustees elected by the Legislature. The Home is situated upon a com- manding eminence adjoining the city on the northeast, and has a large and tasteful brick edifice just completed. A splendid view of the city and surrounding country may be had from this point. There are fifty-six orphans now at the Home, and many more will probably soon be added. They are clothed, fed, and educated at public expene. Another important feature of the place is its splendid
Schools.
Of these they have a number, and all first class. The public schools are at present in four departments, and occupy one of the finest school buildings in the West. It was erected last year, upon one of the most beautiful sites in the city, and will accommodate six hundred pupils. They claim that it is the best school building west of Des Moines. Mr. A. J. Abbott, an accomplished scholar and able teacher is principal, and has a first-class corps of lady assistants. The Western Iowa Collegiate Institute, an institution of high order, under the control of the M. E. Church, has a fine
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building, and is meeting with good success. Prof. Henry Baylies, well known as a gentleman of rare educational ability, is Presi- dent. The Ladies' Seminary, Mrs. S. A. Cooly principal, is also located here, and is rapidly gaining in popularity. It is well con- ducted and well patronized.
Churches.
We find five church organizations, viz: Methodist Episco- pal, P. St. Clair pastor; Baptist, J. C. Otis ; Congregational ; Christian, J. S. Griffiths and E Woodman, and Presbyterian, and all own good substantial houses of worship. The Baptist edifice was erected last year, and is one of the finest and tastiest build- ings of the kind in the West. The Christian denomination have also just completed a building, though of smaller dimensions. A Presbyterian society has also been organized, and hopes to erect a church building soon.
Societies.
The Glenwood Library Association has a fine library of over 500 volumes, and is yet only in its infancy. The members are enterprising, and will surely make it a success. The association frequently engages lecturers from abroad. The Masonic frater- nity have a flourishing lodge here, and a well furnished lodge-room. Steps are being taken to organize a Chapter at this point.
Business and Business Men-Dry Goods.
There are five dry goods merchants, all of whom have large establishments, and deal also in groceries, queensware, clothing, &c. Messrs. Anderson & Russell (successors to Staude & Ander- son, one of the first houses in the West), E. C. Bosbyshell & Co., also a first class firm; C. W. Pettigrew & Co., who have a branch house at White Cloud, and do a heavy business; F. Heinsheimer & Co., and A. J. Russell & Bro.
Millinery.
Mrs. E Nusillard, Mrs. L. Doughty, and Miss P. Edwards are the only milliners. The former has a first-class establishment, well stocked with the latest styles of goods.
Clothing.
F. Heinshoimer & Co. make a specialty of the ready-made clothing business, including boots and shoes. J. Fitzgerald, at the Railroad Store, also keeps a good stock.
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Boots and Shoes.
There are two exclusive dealers and manufacturers here, E. R. S. Woodrow and C. V. B. Russell.
Groceries.
We have four groceries and provision dealers : W. A. Glover, who does the largest business ; M. Y. Dalrymple, also a large dealer; B. F. Buffington, and Emerine & Co.
Drug Stores.
Of these there are three : Eakin & Mallett, who also keep a fine stock of stationery, paints, oils, &c .; J. V. Hinchman, who also keeps a good stock, and C. E. Dean & Co.
Jewelry.
The watchmaker and repairer is Wm. Robinson. He deals in watches, clocks, and jewelry.
Photographs.
J. D. Howard has a fine photograph gallery fitted up, and takes excellent pictures.
Furniture.
Messrs. Rockwell & Bro. are the only dealers here, and they manufacture largely ; are doing a good business.
Hardware.
There are two hardware dealers, Messrs. Thompson & King and L. Tinkel. The former have a large establishment, and keep a full stock of stoves, tinware, cutlery, shelf hardware, &c.
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