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Des Moines Council , No. 43 Meets n Flynn block second hand] fourth Wednesday evenings. Mrs. MAJ. Cal- vert, Com .; I. F., Benner, Sec.] Center Council No. 87-Meet every -other Thursday, Fourth and @furt av. A! M. Groom, Com .; J. M. Parker, Sec.
Des Moines Forum the second and fourth Fridays of each? month. J. A. Jackson, Pres.
No. 217- Meetu
Military; Order of the Loyal Legion of the U. S.
Headquarters Commandery of the State of Iowa. Grant Club House. officers for the year 1897; Commander, Lieutenant
Colonel Gforge L. Godfrey, Des Moines. , Senior Vice-Commander, Major Sam- uel Mahon. 'Ottumwa.]
Junior Vice-Commander, Lieutenant- Colonel Chas. A. Clark, Cedar Rapids: Recorder, Adjutant Joseph . W. Muf- fly. Des Moines.
Registrar. Colonel Henry Egbert, Datenport:
Treasurer: L'enjenant M. T. V. Bow- mau: Des Moines
Clancelor. Lieutenant Charles Wi. Fracker. Des Moines. (Baplain. Chaplin Alvah L. Frisbie, Des Moines.
Council-Lieutenant
Members of Thomas Hedge. Burlington; Canthin W. Kepler, Mt. Vernon: Lieutenant D. 13. Hamill, Keokuk; Captain ; March. Des Moines; Captain AT. Swish. Sioux City:
Royal Arcar
Council, No. 1197-Meets at of Felows Hal second and fourth Thursday! I. S. Irish, regent; If C. Tahath, sec ..
TRADE ORGANIZATIONS.
American Federation of Labor-Sam- tel Compers. pres, Indianapolis, Ind; August McCraith, sec, New York City; George E. Shaver, state organizer; 1183 Thirteenth],
American :
Railivay Union-Meets
every Sunday at Trades and Labor Assembly, 212 Fourth. W. W. Pattee, pres; R. L. McNeil, sec.
Bakers' and Confectioners! Union. No. 122 -- Meets first and thin Satur- days of each month over 212; Fourth. S. F. Howard, sec.
Brick | Layers' | and Stone Masons' Union No. 2-Meets first and third Wednesday ench ``monthA, Over Stream & MeCammon's drug store. Nathan 'R| Hale, sec.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Diremen, Confidence Division No. 102-Meets every other Sunday, Flynn bli! Joseph Harkness, , M; C. M. Krull, sect
Brotherlidod of Locomotive ; Engin- ders,! No. 133-Meets first' and third Sunday at Odd Fellows' Ifall, bet Sixth and Seventh on Locust. W. H. Hogrehead, C. E .; J. A. | Brownfield, sec.
Brotherhood of Painters and. Decor- ator's ' Union No. 246-Meets every Wednesday, 212 Fourth. F. M. Evans, pres: . C. Ford, sec.
Central Trades and Labor Assembly -Meets second and fourth Wednesday, 212 Fourth. H. G. Armstrongy pres; Freif S. Howard, soc.
Cigar Makers' Union No. 1119-Meets first Wednesday in each month, 212 Fourth. A. S. Kchin. pres; C. HI. Cor- coran. sec.
International Association of Whichip- ists. No. 256-Meets every first and Third Wellnesday, 212 Fourth. W. : M. McCaffrey. M. M. J. W. ImnesER. S. Order of Railway Conductors; Des r Meines Division. No. 38-Meets Second vanil | fourth Sundays in each month; Continental b.k. E. T. Cavanaugh. C. C .: (. Philips. sec.
Plasterers' Union No. 21- Medts Or; ers Friday. Caledonian hall. J. F. Krpat. pres; W. R. Nidiver. seca
"fin! Sheet Iron and Cornice Work- ers Union No. 19-Meets 520 Walnut. C. Sopre, pies: I. S. Wilson, stel
Typographical Union No. 118 -Meets last Sunday in each month, Trades Assembly hall. J. H. Moore, pros :. C. I Have, sec.
AUnited Brotherhood of Carpenters chd Joiners' No. 68-Meets every|fri- @ay. |205 Fifth. J. A. Smith, Chair- man; Robert Chappel, sec.
Women's Christian Temperance Union Auxiliary to National and World's W. C. T. U.
Eighth W. C. T. C. District-MIrs. Mary Butin, pres: Mrs. N. B. Gordon, sec .; Mrs. L. S. Page, treas.
Temple Union-Regular meetings
Winfield,.
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
second and fourth Thursdays, 2:30 p. . m. , Mrs. E. J. Gowdy, pres; Mrs. J. M. 'Otis, sec.
Willard Union-Mrs. A. MeP. Ed- worthy, pres; Mrs. N. B. Gordon, see. Regular meetings first and third Wed- nesdays.
T. V./ Rending Circle-Meets every Monday, 2:30 p. m. Mrs. D. A. Green, pres; Mrs. M. A. Elden, sec.
Young Women's Christian Associa- tion-S e cof 4th and Locust st! Mrs. J. J. Hamilton, pres; Mrs. /Pery Col -. lins, treas; Miss Eva Seevers, sec.
YOUR ATTENTION
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Is directed to pages 69 to 96 for the names of . .
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Reliable Business Firms
Doing business in the city of Des Moines
People Who Advertise
And support legitimate enter- prises should receive the sup- port of the public.
See Pages 69 to 96.
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SPECIAL ADVERTISING PAGES.
FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT.
BANKS, BANKERS, LOAN AND
TRUST
COMPANIES
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DES MOINES, IOWA.
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
G. V ... MAI.QUART, President. D. F. WITTER, Vice-President. G. D. ELLYSON, CASHIER.
TIE MARQUARDT SAVINGS BANK,
FOREMIN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE SOLD. GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS.
CAPITAL, $50,000.00.
MIDLAND MONTHLY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHW. MARQUARDT, Pres., G. W. Marquardt & Sons, 3 Wholesale Jewelry. . VEL. SHEPARD, Cashier American Savings Bank .. JAG. BERRYHILL, Attorney-at-Law. F .: WITTER, President 1; L. & T. Co.
E. C. FINKBINE, President Green Bay Lumber Co. Jxo. H. BLAIR, Sec. la| L. & Trust Co. G. B. PRAY, Treas. Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Company. G. D. ELLYSON, Cashier.
MARQUARDT BLOCK, CORNER FIFTH AND' LOCUST. DES MOINES, IOWĄ. [SEE BACKBONE OF BOOK ] 1
DES MOINES CITY DIRECTORY. 1
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G. M. REYNOLDS, President
El A. LYND, 2d Vice-President!
C. R. ATKINS, Ist Vice-President. ARTHUR REYNOLDS, Cashier.
A. J.ZWARIT, Assistant Cashier.
Des Moines National Bank DES MOINES, IOWA.
Capital, $300,000.00. ..
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DIRECTORS
ARTHUR REYNOLDS. J. L. BACON. HENRY RIEGELMAN. C. W. PITCAIRN.
G. M. REYNOLDS. C. B. ATKINS. M. P.TURNER. CARROLL WRIGHT.
E. L. LYND). WIS. REGUR. ADAM DICKEY. 1
WE ACT AS RESERVE AGENTS FOR NATIONAL BANKS.
Call and See Us before opening your Bank Account.
SAFETY VAULTS.
BOXES FROM $3 TO $15 PER ANNUM.
[SEE EMBOSSED LINE BACK COVER ]
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
Citizens National Bank ... OF ...
DES MOINES, IOWA.
CORNER FIFTH AND WALNUT STREETS.
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CAPITAL, $200,000.00 : SURPLUS, $100,000.00,
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OFFICERS.
J. G. ROUNDS,
President.
A. LEDERER,
Vice-President.
GEO. E. PEARSALL;
Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
J. CALLANAN. GEO. E. PEARSALL. E. R. CLAPP.
M. P. TURNER. SAMUEL MERRILL. J. H. MERRILL. J. G. ROUNDS. A. LEDERER. B. A. LOCKWOOD.
W. E. ODELL. 1
J. R. ROLLINS.
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Cash Capital
Surplus, 1
$50,000.
50,000.
THE ....
Peoples Savings Bank.
DES MOINES, IOWA,
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DIRECTORS:
A. Sheurman. W. R. Warfield. C. H. Martin. Martin Tuttle.
J. A. Garver. Adam Dickey.
. O. H. Perkins.
Martin Flann.
. C. Loomis.
OFFICERS:
MARTIN FLYNN, President.
ADAM DICKEY, Vice-President.
C. H. MARTIN, Cashier.
F. P. FLYNN, Assistant Cashier.
(SEE BACK COVER.)
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
NEW ENGLAND
Loan and Trust Co.
415-417 Locust St., Des Moines, lowa.
NEW YORK OFFICE: 34 Nassau St., New York.
Capital Paid Up. $875,000.00
THIS COMPANY IS THE
Largest Financial Institution it the State.
It has its Clientage, West and East and In Great Britain.
THIS COMPANY Issues. Debenture Bonds and Negotiates the Sale of State and Municipal Bonds.
1 OFFICERS.
D. O. 1 SHIBAUGH, President. W. W. WITMER,, Vice-President. W. F. BARTLETT, Secretary and Treasurer. .
DIRECTORS.
JOHNAWYMAN, HENRY D. LYMAN, E. D. SAMSON, HENRY WIELEN, G. W. MARQUARDT, FRANK HI. HIPPLE, RICHARD B. FERRIS, H. J. PIERCE.
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DES MOINES CITY DIRECTORY.
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Des Moines and Northwestern
Land and Loan Company,
D. E. HURD, Pres., Manager Solicitors.
GEO. E. BLACK, Vice-President.
A. M. ODELL, Mgr. Loan Dept. B. D. HURD, Sec, and Treas.
G. W. WILLIAMS, Asset Sec.
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We always have a Large List of Property for Sale - Cheap - in All Parts of the City! REMEMBER: We Sell.at the Owner's Price, giving "our customers the advantage of all bargains,
412, 413, 414 Manhattan Building, Des Moines, Iowa. 'Phone 659 ...
IOWA LANDS AND FARM LOANS A SPECIALTY.
WRITE FOR OUR CATALOGUE.
INCORPORATED 1872.
IOWA LOAN AND TRUST CO.
CAPITAL,I $500,000.
Surplus and Undivided Earnings, $350,000,000.
OFFICERS.
I. F. WITTER, President.
W. E. COFFIN, Treasurer.
IRA COOK, Vice-President. J. H. BLAIR, Secretary.
DIRECTORS.
J. H1. Blair.
C. A. Dudley
James. Callanan,
Ira Cook .!
Q. M. Hippee .
W. B. Coffin.1
John M. Owens
D. F. Witter, J. U. Rounds, '
REAL ESTATE LOANS.
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Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
Municipal Bonds Negotiated.
NOS. 207, 209 AND 211 FIRTH STREET.
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S DIRECTORY LIBRARY FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
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Office, 609 Iowa Loan and Trust Building, DES MOINES, IOWA.
Albany, 'N. Y. Atchison: Kan. Atlanta, Ga.
Boston, Mass.
Bridgeport, Conn.
Biffalo, N. Y.
Burlington, Iowa.
Bitte, Montana.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Chicago, Ill.
Chicopee, Mass.
Columbus, Ohio.
Des Moidies, Iowa.
Denver, Colorado. Detriot, Mich.
Duluth, Minn.
East Hartford, Conn. Northampton, Mass. Grand Ilapids, Mich. Omaha, Neb.
CITY DIRECTORIES.
Hartford, Conn.
Ilelena, Montana. Hoboken, N. J. Indianapolis, Ind.
: Jackson, Tenn. Jersey City, N. J. Kansas City, Mo. Keokuk, Iowa. Lincoln, Neb. Little Rock, Ark. Memphis, Tenn. Milwaukee, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Montreal, Canada. Nashville, Tenn. New Haven, Conn.
Ottumwa, Iowa. Peoria, Ill. Philadelphia, Pa. Portland, Maine. Portland, Ore.
Providence, R. I. St. Louis, Mo. St. Paul, Minn. Salt Lake City, Utah. Sioux City, Iowa. Spokane, Wash. Springfield, Mass. Superior, Wis. Tacoma, Wash. Toledo, Ohio. Toronto, Ont. West Superior, Wis.
GAZETTEERS AND DIRECTORIES.
Dental Register of the U. S.
Idahb Gazetteer.
Illinois Gazetteer. Iowa, Gazetteer. Kansas Gazetteer. Kentucky Gazetteer. Medical and Surgical Register of the U. S. : Directory.
Michigan Gazetteer. Minnesota Gazetteer. Missouri Gazetteer. Montana Gazetteer. i North Dakota Gazetteer
Oregon Gazetteer. Philadelphia. Business
Rhode Island Busi- , ness Directory.
Texas Gazetteer. Toronto Business Directory.
Washington Gazetteer
Wisconsin Gazetteer. .
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SPECIAL
ADVERTISING PAGES.
MANUFACTURING,
MERCANTILE AND BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT
OF
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DES MOINES, IOWA. 1
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
TOWA SEED CO
GROWERS, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
egetable, Flower and Field .. SEEDS ...
PLANTS and BULBS
All the Best Varieties of
Hardy Roses
AND SHRUBS.
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ALSO A COMPLETE STOCK OF
Garden Tools, Wire Plant Stands, CAFEA Flower Pots. 1
Cage Birds Gold Fish, Aquariums, Etc.
LARCE, ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE.
613-615 Locust St.
DES MOINES, IOWA.
DES MOINES CITY DIRECTORY.
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THE KIRKWOOD
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Corner Fourth and Walnut Streets,
Des Moines, lowa.
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Rates, $2.00, $2.50, $8.00 and $3.50 per Day.
THE BUSINESS CENTER ....
TELEGRAPH AND RAILROAD .. TICKET OFFICES IN THE HOTEL
Macartney Sons & Co.
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. R. L. POLK & CO.'S
Golden Pule Clothing House
Corner 7th and. Walnut Streets.
CLOTHING,
Hate, Caps, and Men's Furnishing Goods.
Qir Hat and Cap Department Second to None in Iowa.
Stock un- surpassed. Prices Guaranteed as Low as Good Goods can be Sold.
FFine Goods a Specialty.
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Terms are Cash Only. Our Prices are absolutely the same. to all, which we guarantee, are as Low as the Lowest.
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D. M. JOHNSON & SON, 1
Cir. th and Walnut Sts., DES MOINES, IOWA.
WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR.
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THE L. TREPANIER CO.
DES MOINES,
600-602 Walnut Street and 212 6th Ave.
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DRY GOODS
AND NOTIONS
THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE ONE-PRICE DRY GOODS HOUSE IN THE CITY OF DES MOINES, AND PRICES ALWAYS THE LOWEST.
ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF
Silks, Dress Goods and Cloaks.
Silks and Velvets, Mourning Goods, Fine Dress Goods, Imported Novelties, Ladies' and Children's Cloaks, Jackets, shawls and Rubber Garments, Muslin and Knit Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons, Corsets, Laces, Embroideries, Neck Wear, Handkerchiefs Dress Trimmings, Buttons and Small Notions, Parasols and Umbrellas, Linens, Muslins and Sheet- ings, Lace Curtains and House Keeping Goods, Flannels, Blank- ets, White Goods and Wash F brics, Gents' Furnishing Goods.
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
Des Moines Steam Dye Works -
D. L. MUTCHLAR & SONS, Proprietors. 1 ESTABLISHED 1871.
"DYEING OF ALL KINDS.
STEAM. DYE . WORKS
GINES
CLEANING OF ALL KINDS
THE ONLY WORKS IN IOWA
THAT DOES THE GENUINE
FRENCH
DRY CLEANING
CON2.
Gentlemen's Clothing, Ladies' Dresses and Wraps of All Kinds, Throws, Curtains, Drapes, Etc.
ANYTHING CAN BE DRY CLEANED WITHOUT RIPPING.
OUR WAGON WILL CALL FOR GOODS IN ANY PART OF THE CITY.
Office, 221 Locust Street!
Works, East First Street between ) Walnut and Court Av.
Price List Sent on Application.
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DES MOINES CITY DIRECTORY.
GAAR, SCOTT &
RICHMOND, IND.
CO.
W. F. HARSH, Manager for Iowa.
319 EAST FOURTH STREET,
Post Office Address, Des Moines, lowa.
Wood Saws and Picket Mills, Self- Feeders, Band Cutters and Auto= matic and Wind Stackers.
GAAR SCOTT & GOP
BASE OF S TICK 30FT
STEAM AND HORSE POWER
THRESHING MACHINERY,
Portable and Traction Engines,
Saw Mills, Clover Hullers, Etc.
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
WM. H. SHEPHERD
Wedding and Party Suits ... a Specialty ...
IMPORTING TAILOR
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404 Locust St., Observatory Building,
Des Moines, Iowa!
SHE RIGHT TOP CORNER CARDS.)
DES MOINES CITY DIRECTORY. .
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JOHN S. EMERY, President.
HARDY C. HARRIS, Secretary.
JACOB S. EMERY, Vice-President,
HENRY C. HARRIS, Treasurer.
JANU-
THE
HARRIS=EMERY CO.
Largest Retail House in
DEPARTMENTS.
BASEMENT-Domestic Dry Goods and Bargain Counters, Gentlemen's, Ladies' Misses' and Children's Shoes.
FIRST FLOOR-Silks, Black Goods, Dress Goods, Trimmings, Gloves, Hosiery, Under; wear, Notions, Linen Department, Bedding Department, Jewelty, Gents' Furnishings, Stamping, Embroidery Material and Fancy Goods, Butterick's Patterns.
SECOND FLOOR-Cloaks, Wraps and Furs Ladies' Furnishing Goods, Millinery. THIRD FLOOR- Carpets, Upholstery, Curtains, Window Drapery.
FOURTH FLOOR -- Dress Makers' Exchange-Madam Stephenson, Ladies' Public Recep- tion Room. Ladies' Tolet and Dressing Room, Check Room where valuable packages can He left to be called for, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Restaurant and Cafe.
FIFTH FLOOR-Manufacturing Department anci Madame Sheafer Dress Making Rooms,
First Floor, Public Office, Telephone and Post Office.
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PHONE NO. 3.
618-620-622 WALNUT STREET, DES MOINES, IOWA.
N. B .- We check packages to all Depots, rur our Free Transfer Coach to and from all trains, and deliver ali goods within the city limits FREE OF CHARGE.
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the State ...
HARRIS-EMERY CO.
DEPARTMENT HOUSE. Des Moines, Iowa.
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
BELL IMPLEMENT CO.
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VEHICLES AND FARM MACHINERY
NO. 213 'COURT AVENUE,
DES MOINES, IOWA.
HENNEY BUGGIES, PHAETONS and CARRIAGES
Schuttler Wagons, Rock Island Plows, Champion Binders and Mowers, Standard Mowers and Rakes.
TELEPHONE, NO. 247, IA. TEL. CO.
JAMES MAINE,
Contractor and Builder
: IN BRICK, STONE AND CEMENT.
Jobbing of All Kinds Promptly Attended To.
119 EIGHTH STREET.
DES MOINES, IOWA.
SE& RIGHT BOTTOM LINES.
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THE
IOWA BRICK CO. MANUFACTURERS OF
Side Walk and Building Brick, Paving Brick Repressed and End Cut.
TERRA COTTA TRIMMINGS
Office, Clapp Block, Room 13
Works North 20th St., DES MOINES, IOWA.
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The DES MOINES
Book an
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Stationery Co.
514 WALNUT STREET. PHONE 69. 1
D. Il. FOOKER, President. CHAS. M. SHISSLER, Vice-Pres. and Secy. DANIEL ; L. BAKER, Treas. and Mgr.
BEST GOODS AT THE
RIGHT PRICES
LARGE STOCK SELECTED WITH GREAT CARE.
BOOK LOVERS
WILL FIND OUR SHELVES FILLED WITH BEST BOOKS FROM ALL PUBLISHERS
BUYERS APPRECIATE OUR LINE OF 1
Society and Correspondence * STATIONERY For Variety and Correct Styles
Blank Books, Le ter Copying Books, Inks, Pens and
Office Supplies of All Kinds
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INCLUDING A FULL LINE OF., ...
TYPEWRITER SUPPLIES, TYPEWRITER PAPER,
LETTER PRESSES, FILES, OFFICE BASKETS.
PICTURE FRAMES MADE TO ORDER
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Business Exchange
And
Clerks, Association.
ADVERTISING EMPLOYMENT BUREAU AND MERCHANTS', MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS EXCHANGE. ....
REAL ESTATE ... BUSINESS CHANCES AND FARMERS' BUREAU.
Male and Female Help Furnished for the Shop, Office, Hotel, Factory of Counting Room
FREE OF EXPENSE.
Publicity or Annoyance to the Employer.
References Systematically Investigated. Small Fees Charged Parties wanting Employment.
The Advertising Bureau Strictly on the Membership Plan. We Advertise for Positions and - Place Our Members in Positions.
"We do not Retain any one on our List after looking up their references and finding them to be other than what they represent them to be!
We Solicit the Patronage of All Business Men.
OUR REFERENCES : We Invite a Thorough Investigation.
C. E. RISEDORPH, Y.
302 Observatory Bldg.
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Proprietor.
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The Jennings Wall Paper Co. 821 Walnut,
TELEPHONE 141.
Wall Paper, Paints,
Oils, Varnish
Room Mouldings, House Painting, Picture Frame Mouldings, Sign Painting,
Frames 'Made to Order, Frescoing, Paper Mache.
All Our Goods Are New
and® Up-to-Date
You are Invited -== Call and examine our goods and we will take great pleasure in giving you the
Best Prices in the City,
The Jennings Wall Paper Co., New Wall Paper House,
Phone 141
821 Walnut.
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DES MOINES Rubber Stamp Seal® Stencil Works J. M. JONES, PROPRIETOR
Movable Rubber Type and Price Markers. All Kinds of Checks and Badges furnished to order. New and Latest Improved Vulcanizer and Appli-
ances .! MAIL OR- DERS |promptly at- tended to.
Give us a call of sendafor Illus- trated Catalogue
407 Wal lut St.,
Des Moines, lowa.
The National League of State Teachers Bureaus,
·FRANK E. PLUMMER, General Manager. Central Offic(, DES MOINES, IOWA.
PLAN THE LEAGUE consists of a Bureau in each State in the Union, and all co-operative in selecting and recommending teach rs for positions, One registration fee entitles you to enrollment in all the State Bureausof the League.
OBJECTS+ 1. Supplies Teachers with positions 2. Provides Schools with Teachers 3. Rants and Sells School Propert.
SCHOOL BOARDS ANI EMPLOYING PRINCIPALS-We tender you our services free. Write or telegy ich us it ou expense when you need teachers. :
TEACHERS WHO ·WOULD BE
In Fine
Should write for particulars, to
FOR POSITIONS THEY ESPECIALLY DESIRE, FOR CHOICE AND DESERVED PROMOTION, FOR OTHER LOCATIONS AND BETTER SALARIES,
FRANK E. PLUMMER, 602 Youngerman Block, DES MOINES, IOWA.
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
Des Moines Mfg & Supply Co.
F
OINE
1. F G &e
SUPPLY CO
FE
OPATO APPLIED
FOR
MAKERS OF THE LIFE,"
A HEATING BOILER FOR STEAM AND HOT WATER. ..
Strong, Durable, Safe and Economical.
A SMOKE BURNER WILL HOLD FIRE LONGER THAN ANY BOILER NOW ON THE MAR- KET
DO YOU WANT THE BEST? HERE IT IS!
WE ALSO MANUFACTURE
BOILERS OF ALL
KINDS!
ENGINES, COAL MINING MACHINERY, FLOUR MILL AND ELEVA- TOR MACHINERY.
BFICK AND CLAY MACHINERY, ROCK BREAKERS AND STUCCO MACHINERY, STEEL JAIL CELLS AND BRIDGE WORK, SMOKE STACKS AND TANKS AND HEAVY STEEL METAL WORK, ALL KINDS OF CAST IRON WORK, HEAVY FORG- INGS, MACHINE WORK. WE ALSO KEEP A FULL STOCK OF MACHINERY SUPPLIES
Repair Work on Boilers, Engines and Machinery Always Promptly Attended to:
WORKS AND OFFICE: 101 TO 121 EAST COURT AV. LONG DISTANCE ' PHONE 557.
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TOWA PIPE
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DES MOINES, JRZA. MANUFACTURERS OF DOUBLE STRENGTH SEWER®
CULVERT PIPE
F. A. PERCIVAL, C. A. RAWSON,
President. Treas. and Mngr H. A. RAWSON, Sec.
We invite correspondence from county and township officials, city and town authorities, and jothers requiring or contemplat- ing the use of sewer or culvert pipe, drain tile or flue lining.
IOWA PIPE AND TILE COMPANY
Office and Factory, Fast Fourth : Street, on C. & N. W. Ry., corner Hayes St.
DES MOINES, IA.
The Chemical Fire Engine Co.,
Manufacturers of
Page's Continuous Chemical and Water Power Fire Engines.
FOR FIRE
AND
Page's Gas Hand Fire Engines and Extinguishers. Dealers in Hose and all kinds of Fire Apparatus. AGENTS WANTED
Correspondence solicited from town councils. VMOI
903 Walnut Street? Des Moines, lowa
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
HARRY MILLER'S
STEAM LAUNDRY
Work Advertises Itself.
Telephone 718.
211-213 Ninth Street.
(See Right Top Lines).
THE GEO. A. MILLER
PRINTING
FINE COMMERCIAL CATALOGUE RAILROAD INSURANCE
Co.
PRINTING
Blank Books to order. Magazine Binding.
All Orders will Receive Prompt Attention.
511 Locust St.
Des Moines, lowa.
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DES MOINES CITY DIRECTORY.
JOHN BURNSIDE,
Plumber, Gas and Steam Fitter, SEWER BUILDER,
Dealer in All Kinds of Steam Brass and Iron Fittings.
605 LOCUST ST,, EQUITABLE BUILDING,
DES MOINES, IOWA.
Telephone 310. 11
THE ELECTRIC FAN
CARPET DUSTING CO.
120 WEST GRAND AVENUE.
It is the best way possible to bave your Car- pet cleaned. "No water. no steam : our process is an entirely dry one. We depend entirely up- on thecdlectric Fan for taking the dust out.
Catets, Rugs and Chenille Curtains A Specialty.
All work is guaranteed to be done satisfac- torily: give us a trial order.
ELICTRIC FAN CARPET DUSTING CO., PHONE 193. 120 GRAND AVENUE. R. N. HYDE, Manager.
WM. VIGGERS
PROPRIETOR OF THE Vulcan Foundry& Machine Works
FULLY EQUIPPED FOR MANUFACTURING .AND. REPAIRING ...
Special Attention Given to Grinding Knives for Paper Cutters and Planing Machines ; also, Dies, Models and Experimental Machinery.
126-128 EAST SOUTH FIRST STREET, Mnfrs. Coal Mining Cars!
DES MOINES, IOWA.
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
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HARRY .MILLER'S
STEAM LAUNDRY
Work Advertises Itself.
Telephone 718.
211=213 Ninth Street. 1.
(See Right Top Lines).
THE GEO. A. MILLER --
PRINTING
Co.
FINE COMMERCIAL CATALOGUE RAILROAD INSURANCE
PRINTING
Blank Books to order. Magazine Binding
All Orders will Receive Prompt Attention.
511 Locust St. Des Moines, lowa. 0
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CITY DIRECTORY.
DES MOINES
JOHN BURNSIDE,
Plumber, Gas and Steam Fitter, SEWER BUILDER,
Dealer in All Kinds of Steam, Brass and Iron Fittings. 605 LOCUST ST., EQUITABLE BUILDING,
Telephone 310.
DES MOINES, IOWA.
THE ELECTRIC FAN
CARPET: DUSTING CO.
TTO WEST GRAND AVENUE.
It is the best way possible to have your Car- pet -chandi. No water. no steam : our process is an fintidgly dry one. | We depend entirely up- on the Electric Fan for taking the dust out. Carpilts, Rugs and Chenille Curtains A Specialty.
All work is guaranteed to be done satisfac- torilye . Give us a trial order.
LECTRIC FAN CARPET DUSTING CO., PHONE 793. 120 GRAND AVENUE. R .- N. HYDE, Manager.
WM. VIGGERS, PROPRIETOR OF THE Vulcan Foundry: Machine Works
FULLY EQUIPPED FOY MANUFACTURING . LAND REPAIRING ...
special Attention Given to Grinding Knives for Paper Cutters and Planing Machines ; falso Dies, Models and Experimental Machinery.
126-128 EAST SOUTH FIRST STREET, Mnfrs. Coal Mining Cars DES MOINES, IOWA.
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R. L. POLK & CO.'S
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A. ANDERSON. :
W. M. KUBEC.
C. W. ROSENE.
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If you are building a new residence, or if you wish your old residence HEATED. SATISFACTORILY, you should call on THE Des Moines -- Plumbing Company
AND GET THEIR ESTIMATE ON THE
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Anderson Hot Water Boiler
Which is the most complete hot water boiler in the market.
Manufactured and Sold by DES MOINES PLUMBING CO.,
716 Low ust Street, Telophone 511,
Des Moines, Iqws
R. L. POLK & CO.'S
Des Moines City Directory
1897.
For
Names Not in This List, See. Alterations, Removals. Etc.,
Page 8.
ABBREVIATIONS.
nect, account .: agrl imps, agricultural implements. lagt, agent. af, alley
appr, apprentice. la sp, association. lasst, assistant.
dept, department. 1) M, Des Moines. dist, district dom, dome tic. I drsmkr, dressmaker.
el cast.
elev opr, jelevator' opel lator. (E D M). East Det Moines. eng, engineer engr, engraver; ej's, east side. exch, exchange. fi, floor:
opp, opposite. gpr, operator. . (), postoffice. dir, peddler. thotog, photographer. ak, park. { 1, place.
Police, policeman.
thys, physician,
Elstr, plasterer. pres. president.
Presb, I resbyterian. prin, principal. 'prop, proprietor. pub, publisher.
1 G, Roman catholic. I. K, railroad .. Fjy. railway. K M S,; railway mail service! res, residence. rest, restaurant. . rms, rooms.
sismn, salesman. so, s, south; (S D M); South Des Moines. ;
sec hd gds, second hand godds. se, southeast. sec, secretary, shoemkr, shoemaker. smstrs, seamstress.
s s, south side. st, stfeet. stenog, stenographer. supt, superintendent. .. sw. southwest. tel, telephone.
tel opr, telegraph oper- ator. tchr, teacher. trav agt, traveling
agent.
" treas, treasurer. U P. Union Park. # uphol, upholsterer. Val Junc, Valley Junc -; tion.
vet surg, veterinary sur- geon, v pres, vice president. w. west. whol, wholesale. wid, widow. wks, works.
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A.
Abbett Emma Mrs, bds 319 9th. Apbett Mary A Miss, bds 319 9th. Abbert Wmh A (H H Lantz & Co), res 319 9th.
Abbott Eliza, (wid Charles) bds. wis'e so 13th, 2d so Scott. Abbott E, moved to Davenport, Ia. Abbott John T, pres state board of den- tal examiners, res Manchester, Ta. Abbott Pitney, tmstr, res 1182 3d.
ABDILL LEWIS B,
Books, Stationery, Pictures and Pic- ture Frames, Artists' and Architects' Material. Wall Paper, etc, 520 Wal- nut, res s s Forest drive, 2 8 of Grand av. I
Abel| Arthur H, stereo D. M. Daily news, res 201 Monroe (S D M). Abel Fred .A, moved to Keithsburg, Ill. Abel George,retired, res 416 8th. Abel Wm M, express, res 201 Monroe (S. D M).
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jaf, avenue; jbarinde. bartender. bas, boards. ibet, between. . behindr bookbinder bior, bookkeeper, jbidg, building. biksmith, blacksmith. bik; block; abt mkr, cabinet mak- et. capt, captain carp. carpenter. (4.1.) Capital Park. cap, capital. car rep, car repairer. cash, cashier. cv'eng| civil engineer. (c) colored , gik, clerk. 1 Co, company. coli, collecfor. com, commissioner. comp, compositor. cend, conductor.
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