Des Moines and Polk County, Iowa, City Directory 1882-3, Part 8

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Commissioners of Pharmacy. .. President, Charles A. Weaver, Des Moines, term expires April 23, 1883; Vice-President, Olaf M. Oleson, Ft. Dodge, term expires April 23, 1883; Secretary and Treasurer, (election May 1).

Polk County Medical Association .- J. A. Blanchard, M. 1)., Pres .; C. H. Rawson, M. D., 1st Vice Pres .; A. G. Field, M. D., 2d' Vice Pres :; C: M. Colvin, M. D., Rec. Sec'y ;. R. A .. Patchin, M. D., Cor. Secly; W. W. Hale, M. D., Treas .; J. F. Kennedy,. H. R. Page, G. P. Hanawalt, Censors. Meetings, : 1st Tuesday evening in every month.

POLK COUNTY, OFFICERS.

P. H. Bristow, Auditor; Geo. W. Bristow, Deputy Auditor; P. D. Ankeny, Clerk; L. A. Wilkinson, Deputy Clerk; W. D. Foote, Deputy in Probate; R. K. Miller, Treas .; C. B .. Worth- ington, Deputy Treas .; A. C. Miller, Deputy Treas !; J. J. Payne, Recorder; A. D. Littleton, Sheriff; E. L. Smith, Deputy; Frank D. Baylies, Deputy; D. A. Kent, Supt. of Public Schools; Frank Pelton, County Surveyor.

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; Board of Supervisors .- 5th. Levi Krysher, Chairman, Allen township; 1st. J. H. Windsor, Des Moines township; 4th. M. E. Towne, Camp township; 2d. Wm. Christy, Lee township; 3d. Geo. W. Miles, Madison township ..

CITY OFFICERS!

. P. V. Carey, Mayor; J. M. Laird, Auditor; J. C. Painter, City Treasurer; Frank Pelton, City: Engineer; M. R. Laird, Ass't Engineer; W. D. Christy, Clerk; W. C. Hillis, Police Judge; J. HI. Smith, City Marshal; P. Burns, Deputy; W. H. Shannon, Deputy; G. B. Wicks, Street Com'r; S. Riggs, Deputy Street Com'r; J. Pursley, Deputy Street Com'r; Phillip Nau, Sup't of Markets; I. A. Hammer, Sidewalk Com'r; L. R. Davis, Police Clerk; Jacob Wagoner, Deputy sidewalk Com'r: R. C. Johnson, Chief of Fire Department. .

City Council .- 1st. Ward, M. Drady: 2d. Ward, S. A. Rob- ertson; Bd! Ward, J. R. Rollins, 4th. Ward, Louis Hyland; 5th. Ward, Archie Christy; 6th. Ward, M. H. King; 7th. Ward, Mark Egan. At large, C. P. Holmes, Des Moines township; Geo .- Garver, Lee township. Standing committees for 1882: Ways and Means, Rollins, Holmes, King; Claims, King, Rob- ertson, Egan; Judiciary, Holmes, King, Rollins; Streets and Alleys, Hyland, Garver, Drady; Sidewalks, Christy, Drady, Robertson; Sewers, Robertson, Garver, King; Water Works, King, Robertson, Garver; Bridges and Coal Lands, Egan, Gar- ver, Hyland; Fire Department, Drady, Christy, Rollins; Print- ing, Rollins, Christy, Hyland; Special Assessments, Holmes, Hyland, King; Gas Lights and lamps, Christy, Hyland, Egan; Conduct of City Officers, Egan, Drady, Christy; Damages, Garver, Holmes, Drady; Railroads, King, Robertson, Egan; Public Buildings, Drady, Garver, Hyland; Paving, Robertson, Rollins, Holmes; Cemetery, The Mayor, Garver, Holmes.

CITY POLICE.

Adam Hafmer, Chief; Charles Shafer, Capt .; John Lewis; C. W. Smith; Jas. Murphy; E. Lewis; C. McCauley; Albert Colflesh; P. W. Starkweather; R. M. Thompson; T. Har- rington; E. T. Hensley; Thos. Nagle; Geo. H. Johnson; John Bergy Geo. Taylor; Edward Daugherty; James Fitzgerald; F. Howard: I. W. Riddle; Frank Voodry; Geo. 'Sample; Sam- uel Hayworth; L. II. Bradshaw; M. C. Shortridge; A. Backer;' C. M. Hunt; E. D). Dickey; John, Lowe; Wm. Smith; R. Wolley.

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Officers: T. Kemp, Pres .; L. Kimble, Vice-Pres .; G. W. Sam -;

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ple, Sec'y .; L. Kimble, Treas., R. C. Johnson, Chief; D. Utter- son, 1st AssistantChief; T. Sweeney, 2d Assistant Chief,

Relief Hook and Ladder | Co., No: I .- John | Richmond, Foreman; G. W. Sample, Assistant Foreman; L; Youngerman; H. Strause; John McGuire; W. Drady; C. H. Kimble; W. P. Hearty; Geo. Jolinson.

Hawkeye Hose . Co., No. 1 .- L. Kimble, Foreman; F. P. Mosher, Ass't Foreman; H. W. Gutshall, Driver; Wm. Van Hauten; J. $toll; W. A. Mosher; Thomas Kemp.

J. Flannery! Foreman; J

Fellowship Hose Co., No. 2 .- East Side: A. Parks, Pres .; Treas !; W. Shannon, Sec'y .; Martin Melander, Woods, As'st Foreman; E. E. Johnson, Driver;

POST-OFFICE DIRECTORY!

JOHN BECKWITH, Postmaster. GEO. W. HOWELL, Asst Postmaster,

W. L HARLAN, Chief Clerk ELA BAKER, Supt East Side Station.

CLOSING OF MAILS.

Railways .- C., .B. & Q. 1:30, 8:35 pm; C. & N W., 0:00 a m, 2:15, 10:30 p'm; Q., R. I. & P!, east, 2:45, 10:30 1 m ; do, west, 12:45, 10:30 p m ; do, Kco- kuk Division, 6:30 a in, 6:15 pim; Indianola and Winterset Division, 0:30 a m, 3:45 pm : Des Moines and Fort Dodge, 1:30 p m; W., St. L. & P., 2:45 p m; St. Louis, Des Moines & Northern, 6:00 am; Des Moines, Osceola & Southern.

.: Star Routes .- Cambridge, Elkhart, Greenwood, Lincoln, Norwalk, Sny. der, Tyner, Xenia; Arrive Tuesdays) Thursday's and Saturdays, by 12:00 m, and close at 1:00 p mit AAyerst Grove; McDivit's Grove, Towner Lake; Ar- rive Tuesdays and Fridays by 1:00 p m, and close at 1:30 p m; Adelphi, Ris- ing Sun; Arrive Tuesdays and Saturdays By 12:00 m, and close at 1:00 p m ; Saylorville; Afrive Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by 11:00 a m, and close at 3:00 pm.

I OFFICE -HOURS.

For delivery of mail and sale of stamps, from 7:00 am to 7:30 p.m. On Sundays, from 9:00 to 10:00 am. Money Order Department from 0:00 to. 4:00 p m. ' Letter carriers make four daily deliveries and four collections, and are at the office on Sundave to hand out mail to those who call,

Clerks .- J. M. Griffiths money order clerk ; G. C. Que money order clerk ; A, Meek'registered letter clerk; W. H. Reineck mailing clerk; M. Halloran asst mailing clerk; Gro Hatch supt letter carriers; J. E. Williamson general delivery clerk, Win. Bateman general delivery clerk; Josiah Given box clerk ; Miss M. M. Crocker stanip clerk ; F. Beckwith night clerk.

Letter Carriers .- II|S. Harritt, Wm. Hoppe, A. Christy, John Maher, John Brazelton, W D. Wagner, H. H. Casper, John Ruston, H. D. Johnson, J. E. Christy. 11

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Postage on letters and all sealed packages, three cents for every half ounce or fraction thereof. On local drop letters, two cents where there is free de. livery; one cent elsewhere.

Registered matter, Regular postage and ten cents extra.

Newspapers, books magazines, etc, one cent for two ounces.

Blank books, cards suels bulbs, roots, models, etc, one cent for each ounce. \ The weight of any package must not exceed four pounds, except in the case of a single book.

BUSINESS INTERESTS OF DES MOINES,

EMBRACING THE PROMINENT MANUFACTURERS AND >LEADING BUSINESS HOUSES OF IOWA'S METROPOLIS:

The advantages of Des Moines, both natural and acquired, for trade and commerce, enjoyed by our merchants and manu- facturers are equal to, and, in some respects, 'superior to those of any city in the northwest.

The growth and development of our city is due, to a great extent, to its commanding position, as the center of a grand system of railroads, and by means of these highways of com- merce and civilization, Des Moines reaches the trade of a vast territory naturally tributary.

It is to our railroads, more than to any other agency, that Des Moines is indebted for her progress and prosperity, ias they afford cheap and rapid transportation to and from the city, in all directions, so that she has been enabled to build up and main- tain her commerce and manufactures, and rank as one of the leading cities of the west. . With such transportation facilities, and the competition that must necessarily arise, it is not strange that Des Moines is able to maintain her proud position as the metropolis and commercial center of Iowa.

Our newspapers, it must be admitted-and no city in the " State has the same number of first-class publications-Have been important factors in promoting the growth of Des "Moines, always alive to every interest, and will in the future, as in the past, use their utmost endeavors to advance the welfare and prosperity of the city.

Among other agencies which are endeavoring to build up's the city, is the Des Moines Board of Trade, composed of our leading merchants, capitalists and manufacturers," which acts as a medium for advancing the interests of the city, making known her resources and advantages and affording information to strangers. It has taken a foremost position in all important enterprises whether of a purely commercial charac- ter, or of a public nature for the general good of the city, and has been the means of securing many benefits to Des Moines. The Board of Trade since its organization, September 14th,

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1880, has been an agency for good in all important affairs of our city, and through its influence, various enterprises, have been secured to IDes Moines! The members of the Board may con -. gratulate themselves on the strength of their organization; and the good it is accomplishing. During the year 1882 much, will be accomplished which will substantially benefit the city. ; There are now over two hundred members of the Board.

In our general review of the business, manufacturing,; &c., we have spoken of the various interests of Des Moines, and we now mention individually a few of the leading business firms of pur city. Every line of trade is represented by men Whose characteristics are such as justify us in speaking of them in the highest terms of praise, and we take pleasure in recommending the houses, to whose advertisements in this publication we would call your; attention, and the index to which is found in the front part of this work.

J. D. SEEBERGER has long held a prominent position: among the leading business houses of this city and State, and is located in the large block at the corner of Fifth street and Court . Avenue, occupying two large store rooms, 44x132 feet, three floors and basement, which are filled with an immense stock of everything pertaining to the wholesale hardware, trade. His business, connections extend over a wide territory, and wherever he is known he is respected for his uprightness, his commercial integrity, and his truy urbanity. For the past fifteen years he has been engaged in the hardware business in this city, and his establishment is now the largest in this line of trade in central Iowa. :

WARFIELD & HOWELL are one of the most important of our jobbing house's. They are located at 201 and 203 Walou ; but are building a fine four story brick block on the corner cf First and Court Avenue into which they will remove as soon 1. as it is completed, They carry a full and complete assortment of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods and a general line of merchandise pertaining to the trade.

EWING, JEWETT & CHANDLER are among the most extensive lumber dealers in the northwest. Their yard at Ninth and Locust streets covers one entire square. They also deal in sash, doors, and blinds, building paper, corrugated ceiling, paper box boards and hardwood. For a number of years, this firm has been prominently identified with the lumber inter- ests of this |locality, and they enjoy an extensive and lucrative . patronage among the builders, contractors and real estate owners of this city and vicinity.

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C. H.WARD & CO. are jobbers of drugs, chemicals, drug- gists' sundries, and pure wines and liquors for medicinal pur- , poses. Their stock is selected: with 'a special view to the requirements of the trade in this section, by experienced and competent buyers, and purchasers may confidently rely upon procuring at this house the most desirable articles of the purest and freshest grades. | They make a specialty of outfits for uew - drug stores, which are promptly furnished. Their establish-" ment in located at 313 Court avenue.

THE NEW ENGLAND LOAN AND TRUST COM PANY was established in 1876 for the purpose of investing eastern capital in the West, and of loaning money on good security, They have gained the confidence of business men and their business extends throughout a large territory. . The affairs of the company are managed by gentlemen of undoubted integrity and business ability, and are in a prosperous condi- tion!

THE BAKER MANUFACTURING CO, is the largest establishment in the State engaged in the manufacture of barbed wire for fencing purposes, and occupies a large new factory 132x132 at the corner of First and Market streets. The! immense demand for this kind of fencing, which has arisen in." the west during the past few years, necessitates the establish- ment of large factories to supply this demand, and the business connections of this. company . extend throughout the Western states, north and south, and must continue to increase with the development of the country.

BENTLEY, JAQUITH & CO. Nothing contributes more to the metropolitan character of a city than the establishment of enterprising and reliable jobbing houses, thereby enlarging, the facilities of supply and attracting trade. Among the import- ant houses in the jobbing trade is that of Bentley, Jaquith. & Co., located at 815 Court Avenue who occupy a fine brick building stocked with every variety of boots and shoes for men, women and children, of all the various grades suited to the market. With ample capital for all requirements, this estab- lishment is destined to a constant increase of trade, thus con- tributing to the credit of this city as a basis of supplies in this branch.[

TOM BRADEN established himself in the agricultural implement business in this city in 1877, and since that time his business has enlarged until he is now recognized as one of the leading dealers in Central Iowa. He occupies a large brick

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building at 216, and 218 Court Avenue, which was planned and erected specially for an agricultural depot, where he keeps on hand a full line of implements and machinery, 'handling the goods of over a score of manufacturers, many of whom are among the most extensive in the United States.

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S. L. FULLER & CO. are among the oldest seed growers in the state. They have a spacious warehouse at 220 Court Avenue containing the freshest and most reliable farm, garden,- and flowers seeds. ! Mr. Fuller, has been identified with the. seed business in this city during the past twelve years, and is thoroughly conversant with all the details of growing, import- ing and handling all classes of seeds adapted to this locality. Their catalogue and guide is sent to any address free. In addition to their seed business, this firm also deals largely in agricultural implements.

D. F. BUTIN, real estate agent at 214 Fifth street, has ao large and choice selection of city and suburban property for sale 'or rent. He also has farms and wild lands in Iowa, ; Missouri and Nebraska, and makes a specialty of property owned by non-residents.

He is agent for the Des Moines Brick and Tile Company, manufacturers of drain tile for draining wet lands, making permanent springs for stock, etc.

A. H. MILES, at 307 Walnut street, deals in all kinds of drugs and medicines, toalet articles, perfumery, druggists' sun- dries, and everything usually found in a first-class; drug store ... He pays strict attention to compounding prescriptions, and fille ! orders with care and dispatch. Careful attention to the requirements of the trade has secured to this house a lucrative and growing business .:

WARNER & CARROTHERS are practical plumbers, gas and steam fitters, also dealers in all kinds of brass and iron. goods, pumps, lead and iron pipe, gas fixtures, lamp goods, i Vapor stoves, &c.| They may be found at 316 Seventh street, and as the proprietors of a leading industrial house, they enjoy a large and steadily increasing trade.

N. G. HEDGES & CO .- This firm has the oldest and most complete set of abstracts of all official records in any manner effecting the title to real estate, in Polk county, and. are thoroughly competent to furnish the most accurate informa- tion based upon personal knowledge and official records, in regard to the reliebility and legal technicalities of titles to real estate in all sections of the city and county.' Their office is located at 410 Court Avenue.

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BERG & RASCK, wood carvers and stair builders, are established at the corner of East Court Avenue and Third street, where they manufacture ornamental wood-work, includ- ing stair rallings, mouldings, church seats and pulpits, altar railings, and all varieties of carved wood-work. | They have a large trade andtheir' manufactures evidence the highest degree of skill.

H. H. SICKELS is one of the most prominent of the dealers in agricultural implements in Central Iowa, and by his energy, industry and practical knowledge of the business, has built up a large and increasing trade. He is agent for the John Deere Iflow Factory, and the Moline Wagon Company, but he also handles the goods of various other manufacturers, dealing only in first-class articles.

THOMAS' MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTI- TUTE .- Is Catarrh Curable? | This question seems to be splved by the system of treatment of Dr. M. W. Thomas, and it is one so simple and easily used under all circumstances by old and young, that we feel it a duty to the public to call special attention to it. 'Many are skeptical and doubt the cura- bility of this most universally prevalent disease of Iowa. | The doctor has not advertised this cure until he had fully tested it, and from its universal success, he feels gratified in presenting it as an infallible cure, where the conditions of the treatment are fully carried out." The treatment is not expensive. We wish likewise to call particular attention to the Medical and Water Cure |'Infirmary, under the supervision of the doctor, who gives his exclusive time to the treatment of chronic diseases and surgical deformities. Here the Turkish Bath can be liad --.. having nofequal as a sanitary or curative agent; it relieves the' fired and over-worked business man as no other agent can do. Indeed, all will be benefitted by the use of them-well and sick -- men and women, boys and girls, old and young. Try them, and give encouragement to useful institutions.

C. W. DORR & CO., seed growers. This firm is destined to become one of the leading ones in the West. It already , having a wide spread reputation for honor and integrity throughout Iowa and the

adjoining states; and in fact, their goods are being sent to every |state and territory in the Union. But It is of the wholesale department we wish to speak. This branch of their business is comparatively new, but with their energetic efforts, their goods are being sent over every railroad and to nearly every town in Iowa. The excellent rail-

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road facilities! of Des Moines, and throughout the state, enable them to compete with eastern markets, and handle seeds grown in Iowa's soil to a better and more satisfactory advantage than any other in the west. They also deal extensively. in Terra Cotta goods, ornamental (flowers, grasses, wire designs, berry boxes, and everything | pertaining to the business; we can rec- ommend ]them as honorable men, working for Iowa's own interests, as well as theirs!

Present location, 722 Walnut, but on or about October 1st will be found at their new location, 219 Fourth street.

NEWMAN & BARQUIST. - This firm located at 813 and 815 Walnut, has attained great perfection in the manufacture of galvanizel iron cornice for dormer window door and chimney caps, gutters, spouting etc. Evidence of their skill in this regard is seen in the trimmings of many of our finest residences and business blocks. . They are also agents for Boynton's furnades and ranges .-

LANDFORS & WILSON, merchant tailors, at 210 Fifth street, exhibit such excellent taste and skill in the manufacture of their costumes, as attracts to their establishment the best class of patrons, and insures them a prosperous business. They carry, a good stock of foreign and American cassimeres. suitings and cloths, and all' garments are carefully inspected before leaving their store, insuring artistic fitting and unexceptionable work- manship.

HENRY HAHNEN, manufacturer of boots and shoes at 514 Walnut street has established a reputation second to none. for elegance of style, and excellence, of workmanship and ma- terial. . Close application and attention to business, and a uni- form system of fair and honorable dealing has characterized his! business transactions, and he enjoys a flourishing and profitable tradel

C. E. RISSER & BROS., are among the leading business houses of the city, and are located in the handsome brick block, 515, 517 and 519 east Locust street, where they have a com- plete assortment of staple and fancy dry goods, notions, and all articles pertaining to this branch of business, and although com- paratively a young house, it has already won a reputation and trade second to none of its contemporaries. | In addition to their dryl goods trade, they also keep a full line of clothing and gents' furnishing goods. |The continued success ' which has attended this house from the beginning has been such as to warrant the

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prophecy that its future growth and prosperity will be commen- surate with the assured|growth of the city.

ALEX. HASTIE & CO .- This firm is engaged in the business of furnishing abstracts of titles to lots and lands in this city and, county. It is evident that the value of land depends absolutely upon the perfection of the title, and it is the aim of this firm to collect in their office all information from every source, both public and private affecting the titles of all lands in Polk county, and to have it arranged for instant reference, and they have established a business which calls for their attention from all parts of the state. Their office is located under 201 Fifth street.

E. J. ADAMS & CO., are real estate, loan and tax-paying agents, and their office ist

first door north of the post office. They negotiate loans, pay taxes for non-residents, and attend promptly to all matters pertaining to the real estate business. All parties having business in their line will find them courteous and obliging, as well as prompt and reliable.

THE GIANT COAL COMPANY is the largest of our numerous coal and mining companies, and is prepared to fill contracts for coal in large or small quantities. They not only. . deal in bituminous, but also in anthracite and Blossburg coal. Their mines are situated on the Chicago and Northwestern'rail- road within the limits of the city, and their facilities for ship- ment are unexcelled, The company is backed by ample capital, and is energetic and progressive in policy and operations.

LOUGHRAN & HILLIS, foundry and machine shop, corner of First and Locust streets, The large mining and manufacturing interests of this city and state, create an exten- sive demand for steam boilers and engines, ;and prominent among the establishments engaged in supplying this demand stands the old and well-known house of Loughran & Hillis. They also build and repair grain elevators, flour and saw mill machinery, threshers, reapers, &c. This house is the oldest in the city in this line of business, and their workmanship is said to be unexcelled by any in the country, while they enjoy a large and constantly increasing patronage from the public and the trade generally.

COMPARET & STARK 315 Walnut. This house was founded by: Mr. Comparet in 1864, in a frame building, which has since given place to the handsome and spacious structure which they now occupy, and which is filled with stoves, tin-

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ware, builders, shelf and heavy hardware; refrigerators, furnaces and every thing pertaining to the hardware trade. They also manufacture tin, sheet iron and copper goods, making a specialty of galvanilled iron cornice. The front of their building is of iron, and is both unique and artistic. This house enjoys the confidence of the public and a large and lucrative business.

a CARVER & YOUNG, 113 to 123 South Fifth street. 'The business of this |firm includes planing, carving, turning, scroll | work, matching, grooving, etc., in connection with a finely : equipped planing mill .! [They also manufacture 'sash, doors, 1

blinds, stair-railings, newels, balusters, mouldings, etc., and made a specialty of stair-building, They occupy a brick build- ing 132x418, and employ about fifty men, most of whom are, skilled artisans, The facilities at their command enable them to take contracts for anything in their line upon the | most fa- vorable terms, and to the advantage of those who contemplate building. ||Their business extends throughout all portions of the west, north and south.

UNION SCALE CO .- This is one of the most important | of our manufacturing establishments, and is located on East First street, between Walnut and Court Avenue, where they occupyi a building 44x120 feet, and three stories high.' They have the latest improved machinery, use the finest of material, and employ skilled workmen, so that the product of their fac- tory is unexcelled in workmanship and accuracy. They manu- facture all varieties of farm, ware-house, wagon, hopper, porta- ble, and counter scales, making a specialty of railroad track

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Des Moines and Polk County, Iowa, City Directory 1882-3, Part 8

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