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A. O. H. SOCIETY.
Meets every Thursday evening at Murphy's Hall.
OFFICERS :- T. C. Hannaher, S. D. ; P. I. Tierney, Pres. ; John Blessington, Sec'y ; Pat'k Jordan, Treas.
A. O. U. W. EUREKA LODGE NO. 6.
Meets at Odd Fellows Hall every Wednesday evening.
OFFICERS :- A. J. Leffingwell, M. W. ; Bradley Durlin, G. F. ; C. B. Clark, O .; M. II. Westbrook, Recorder; W. W. Buell, F., J. A. Nat- inger, Receiver ; F. M. Daly, G .; L. G. Blain, I. W .; James Had- low, O. W.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
J. A. McArthur, Past Dictator ; Obed Blood, D .; Wm. Dolan, Vice D .; W. F. Luce, A. D .; Bid Gage, Treas .; T. R. Beers, Reporter; J. W. Pol- ley, F. R .; II. King, I. G .; T. Goff, O. S.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LYONS.
OFFICERS :- Jas. P. Gage, Pres ; O. McMahon, Vice Pres. ; Wm. Holmes, Cashier.
Capital $100,000 ; surplus $50,000 ; s w cor Main and Third sts.
LYONS WATER WORKS CO.
OFFICERS :- H. Gates, Supt ; J. P. Gage, Pres , J. II. Barnum, Vice Pres. ; J. C. Root, Sec'y. Office 73 Main st.
CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION.
Organized for the promotion of the manufacturing, mercantile, and general business interests of the city.
OFFICERS :- C. Moeszinger, Pres. ; J. C. Root, Sec'y.
CLINTON AND LYONS HORSE R. R. CO. e
OFFICERS :- D. Joyce, Pres. ; R. N. Rand, Vice Pres. ; L .. T. Sloan, Treasurer.
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WARD BOUNDARIES.
First Ward is bounded w and s by corporation line, n by Exchange, by Sixth.
Second Ward is bounded e by corporation line, w by Sixth, n by Peari, s by Exchange.
Third Ward is bounded n and e by corporation line, s by Pearl, w by Sixth.
Fourth Ward is bounded n and w by corporation line, s by Pearl, e by Sixth.
Fifth ward is bounded n by Pearl, s by Exchange, e by Sixth, w by corporation line.
Sixth Ward is bounded on e and s by corporation line, n by Exchange, w by Sixth.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, HALLS & BLOCKS.
Masonic Temple, s w cor Main and Third Sts.
Odeon Hall, n w cor Fourth and Pearl.
Murphy's Hall, es Sixth, s Main.
Rodman's Hall, n's Main, w Seventh.
Hannaher's Block, sw cor Main and Fourth ste.
Baldwin's Block, se cor Public Square.
.Gage's Block, n's Main, w Fourth.
Wright's Block, n's Main, w Third.
Post Office, s s Main, e Third.
City Hall, e s Fourth, s Main.
STREET DIRECTORY.
Chicago Street extends from river w to city limits, third n of south city limits.
Clinton Street extends n from Washington to Main, sixth e of west city limits.
Commercial Street extends from river to city limits, fifth n of Jackson.
Dieroe Street extends n from Thirteenth Avenne w to Ninth Street, first s of city limits.
Division Street extends n from Washington to Main, fifth e of west city limits.
East Street extends from Washington n to Main, tenth e of west city limits.
Eighth Street extends from n to south city limits, eighth w from river. Eighth avenne extends from the river w to Eighth, sixth n of Main.
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Eleventh avenue extends from Third w to Eighth Street, ninth north of Main.
Eleventh Street extends from Chicago n to Washington, fifteenth from the river.
Exchange Street extends from river w to city limits, first south of Main. Fifth Avenue extends river w to Ninth Street, third n of Main.
Fifth Street extends from n to south city limits, fifth street from river. Fifteenth Street extends from Mansion n to Washington, fifteenth from the river.
Fountain Street extends from Washington n to Pearl, third e of west city limits.
Fourth Street extends from Mansion n to city limits, fourth street from river.
Fourth avenne extends from river w to Tenth Street, second n ot Main. Fourteenth Street extends from Chicago n to Washington Street, four- teenth from river.
Franklin Street extends from river w to Washington, seventh n of Jackson ..
High Street extends from Washington n to Main, first e of city limits.
Illinois Street extends from Washington n to Pearl, second e of west city limits.
Iowa Street extends from Washington n to Pearl, second e of west city limits.
Jackson Street extends from the river w to Ninth, first n of south city limits.
Main Street extends from river w to city limits, first n of Washington. Mansion Street extends from river w to city limits, third n of Jackson. Miami Street extends from Washington n to Main, seventh e of west city limits.
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Ninth Avenue extends from river w to n, seventh n of Main.
Ninth Street extends from n to south city limits, ninth from the river.
Old Main Street extends from East Street to w city limits, first s of Main.
Ottawa Street extends n from Washington to Pearl, fourth e of w city limits.
Park Street extends from river w to city limits, fourth n of Jackson.
Pearl Street extends from river w to city limits, first n of Main.
Prospect street extends from Washington n to Main, eighth street e of west city limits.
Rail Road Avenue extends from Fourth Street w to city limits, eighth n of Main.
Randall Street extends from Park n to Commercial, first e of Fourteenth.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
Hardware, Iron & Steel,
J. BRA ASH. 7 DEALER IN STOVES AND TIN WARE MASONIC TEMPLE, MAIN STREET, LYONS,
IOWA.
D. E. HUYCK & CO.,
Manufacturers of and Dealers in
CHOICE HAVANA CIGARS,
NO. 208 SEVENTH AVENUE,
CLINTON,
IOWA.
S. W. TAYLOR
House, Sign Ornamental
AND ALL KINDS OF
DECORATIVE WORK.
Graining, Glazing and Paper Hanging
Shop 905 Fourth Street,
CLINTON, IOWA
ADVERTISEMENTS.
SEMINARY OF Our Lady of Angels
LYONS,
IOWA.
Howe Sewing ARE WORLD-RENOWNED.
Machines
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THE FIRST INVENTED, THE LATEST IMPROVED, OVER ONE MILLION IN USE.
emEvery machine fully warranted: Machines sold on easy , monthly payments; Liberal discount for cash, Old machines taken" in " exchange,} Attachments, parts; needles, oil, castors, etc., for all machines at lowest prices (wholesale and retall.) Sew- ing machines repaired on short notice. Office In postoffice book store. Branch agency in Lyons,
J. F. PONDER, Agt,. Clinton, lowa.
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Randolph Street extends from Third Street w to Washington, sixth n of Jackson
Second Streetextends from Commercial n to Fourth Avenue, second from river.
Seventh Street extends from n to's city limits, seventh street w from river.
Seventh Avenue extends from river w to Eighth Street, fifth n of Main. Sixth Avenue extends from river w to Eighth Street, fourth n of Main. Sixth street extends from n tos city limits, sixth street from the river.
Sixteenth Street extends from Commercial to Washington, first street e of w city limits
Spence Street extends from Park n to Commercial, first w of Twelfth. Spring Street extends from Washington n to Main, ninth e of city limits. Tenth Street extends from n city limits's to Chicago, tenth w from river. Third street extends from Park Street n to city limits, third street from river.
Thirteenth Avenue extends from Third Street n w to city limits.
Thirteenth Street extends from Chicago n to Washington, thirteenth street w from river.
Twelfth Avenue extends from Fifth Street w to Ninth; tenth north of Main.
Twelfth Street extends from Chicago n to Washington, twelfth from the river.
Washington Street extends from the river w to city limits, second s of Main.
Water Street extends along the river from Randolph Street n to Fourth Avenne.
J. H. WALLIKER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, ( DEUTSCHER ADVOKAT.)
Office, Room No. 7 Toll Block, cor. 5th Ave. and 2nd Street,
CLINTON,
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LYONS CITY.
HISTORY-PROGRESS-CHURCHES-SCHOOLS-POPULATION EDITORIAL REVIEW.
About forty-one years ago the first inhabitant made Lyons his home. That first white inhabitant was Elijah Buell, who is now a respected citi- zen of the place. Ile chose the site of Lyons for its beautiful location, having no idea at the time that a city would be built there within soy short a time.
Settlements were made at Fulton, across the river, about the samo time, or soon after, which relieved the place of that utter isolation that characterized many of the earlier settlements on the Upper Mississippi, yet the place was lonely enough to satisfy the boldest pioneer spirit. The wildness of uncultivated nature prevailed everywhere, and was almost oppressive to the earlier settlers. There were no farms, no cultivated fields, no fences, no barns, no herds of stock, nothing that pointed to the visitations of the white man.
The geographical situation of Lyons is most fortunate, and from its earliest settlement this important matter has drawn a large and increas- ing grain and stock trade. It is near the center of the eastern boundary of the county at the nearest approach of the State to Chicago, the great central grain point of the country. Its location places it in the finest country in the whole State, giving it a fine trade from its earliest infancy. It was the fortunate location of Lyons, coupled with the enterprise of its citizens, that built up the town so rapidly in an early day.
When Mr. Buell came to this place lowa had no existence; indeed, the title to the country included in the county of Clinton was yet in the hands of the Indians, and the land could not be purchased either from them or the Government. However, claims were made to the lands by the earlier settlers, aud, by a sort of club law, was held until the land
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office was open, and the claimnants could obtain a patent for the same of the Government.
In the fall of 1835, the year Mr. Buell came to Lyons, George W. Har- lan arrived. By this time Mr. Buell had made some improvements about his place, relieving the location of that wildness of nature that was so oppressive when he arrived. Mr. Harlan joined with Mr. Buell at once to attract others, and made quite an appearance of civilization of the site. The two families remained the only inhabitants of what is now Lyons until the spring of 1837. Meantime settlements were made in other parts of the county. J. D. Bourne came to the county in 1836, as did Joseph Bartlett, the first settler on the location of Clinton. Mr. William Hogan, with many others, landed at Lyons during the year 1838. Some of them left for other parts of the county, and some went back to their native State.
In April, 1887, Mr. Buell, in connection with Mr. Harlan, Dennis Warren, Chockley A. Hoag, and Sewell Foster, laid off a plat in town lots, and named the place LYONs, in honor of the city of that name in France. The land upon which the town was laid off was entered, and a patent re eived from the Goverment in 1840, at which time some addi- tional land adjoining the original plat was added to it.
The town grew but slowly until 1855, at which time it had become a very pretty little village. Ilowever, about this time a rapid growth com- menced, which at that time was unparalleled in the history of Iowa towns, and only excelled at a later date by the rapid building up of the city of Clinton.
From a village of but a few hundred inhabitants in 1854, it grew to a city of three thousand inhabitants in 1858. This was caused, very likely, . by the railroad excitement resulting from the location of the Dixon Air Line road running from Fulton, across the river, to Chicago. It was ex- pected then that a bridge would be built across the river at this point, as a company had been chartered for that purpose, and that a railroad would run west from Lyons to the Missouri river at Council Bluffs.
The reason to be assigned for the failure of these last projects, was the fact that many of the people of Lyons had not awakened to the benefits to be conferred by the location of the bridge and railroad at this point, and persistently refused to donate the right of way through the city, or sell the ground at reasonable prices ; in fact, they drove these enterprises from their city, and the bridge and railroad were located at Clinton, which was then but a little insignificant village compared with Lyons.
The population of .Lyons' is now nearly five thousand, and it is con- stantly increasing. The American population is ahnost entirely from
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the New England States, though there are many from Ohio and some of the Western States. There are many Germans in the city, as well as many from other foreign countries. The Germans have become our most substantial citizens, and are a hard working, honest people.
Lyons remained but a town in name until April 23, 1855, when a char- ter was obtained, and the place put off its swaddling clothes and elected a Mayor and Councilmen. C. II. Toll, now of Clinton, first performed the functions of Mayor, and the Councilmen were Benjamin Lake, J. J. Mathews. Charles MeClay, Thomas Crew, Michael Daly and Samuel P. Cox. Arthur Miller was Treasurer, D. W. Ellis, Recorder, James R. Robertson, Marshal, and Joseph Ward, Wharfmaster. This at once placed the seal " Success " upon the enterprise commenced so long ago, and every man, woman and child in the young city rejoiced that the proud day in the town's annals had been reached. This was abont the time the railroad excitement had reached its highest pitch, and when the growth of the town commenced in earnest.
The churches of Lyons is a matter that has received considerable atten- tion, and has made the place noted for its morality and religious senti- ment. The churches of a town are a sure index to the spirit of its citi- zens, and their liberality in this matter is commendable in the extreme. The churches of Lyons comprise the Methodist Episcopal, Congrega- tional, Grace Church ( Episcopal), Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran and two Catholic, all of them having convenient houses of worship. Among the number are several very tine edifices. The Irish Catholic is especially noticeable, it being a mammoth building constructed of dressed limestone, and finished off on the inside in a magnificent mamer.
The school facilities of Lyons are as far advanced as could be expected in a city of its size. The people who live in the city are an intelligent class of residents and have from the very earliest days of the place, kept the educational matters of the place in good condition.
Nestling among a great profusion of shrubbery and shade trees, along almost any of the streets are many beautiful cottages and private resi- denees. In this matter Lyons is far in advance of the newer towns which have not had time to grow artificial groves. However, a great portion of the trees and groves in Lyons are natural, and have been growing for ages, for the special purpose of adorning the present city.
In the manufacturing line Lyons has taken an advanced position and for the number of factories now in operation the town excels alinost every other town on the Mississippi.
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That Lyons has a proud future destiny no one at all acquainted with the circumstances ean deny, whether it be as a part of the result of the consolidation of it with Clinton, or as an independent city. New factories will be established and new railroads be completed to the city. Her school and collegiate facilities will reach yet a higher standard and the mercantile trade will be greatly increased.
Mrs. E. J. Harvey,
603 Second Street, Clinton, Iowa,
AGENT FOR BUTTERICK'S PATTERNS
And their Scissors and Shears.
Also Dealer in Human Hair. Combings rooted and made into Switches or Curls. Hair Jewelry.
PATTERNS MAILED TO ADJOINING TOWNS.
W. F. FERGUSON,
PROPRIETOR OF THE "PEOPLE'S GALLERY "
Second St., cor, Third Ave. Clinton, Iowa.
PICTURES TAKEN IN ALL STYLES OF THE ART.
Copying and Enlarging a Specialty. Your Custom Solicited.
WALLACE PECK.
J. W. FLANAGAN.
PECE & FLANAGAN,
MANUFACTURERS OF
Carriages, Buggies, & Wagons.
GENERAL BLACKSMITHING & REPAIRING.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. All Work Warranted.
Fifth Av. Clinton House Block, opposite Toll Livery Stable,
CLINTON, IOWA.
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EDITORIAL REVIEW.
PROMINENT MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN LYONS CITY.
Wadleigh, Welles & Co.
The principal lumber manufacturers of Lyons City. and one of the leading firms of the northwest, is this company of thorough, practical, energetic gentlemen. They employ over one hundred hands in their saw mill and yards, and occupy over seven acres of ground. The Saw Mill is 64x154 ft., fitted up with two engines of 150 horse power. Their commo- dious storeroom, containing all kinds of sash, doors, blinds and mould- ings, with the office, is a three story building, 50x80 ft. ; Planing Mill 32x90 ft. They have unequalled facilities for manufacturing, being cap- able of turning out 75,000 feet of lumber, 12,000 lath, and 20,000 shingles, per day of ten hours. Mr. Wadleigh, the senior member of this firm, is a gentleman of high character and reputation, a man of whom Lyons City may well be proud, a man who is ever ready to advance any enterprize set on foot for the public benefit.
Riversido Institute.
The building occupied by this institution was originally built for a hotel, and elegantly furnished at a cost of $60,000. It is very large and commodious, and is located in one of the pleasantest puts of the city, with a magnificent view of the Mississippi river and the surrounding country.
The course of instruction embr ices everything requisite in the acquire- ment of a refined education, parents should consult the advertisement of the college in this work.
First National Bank.
Since the time when the Lombards established the first bank in the world, at Vienna, great changes have occurred in managing the world's financial affairs. One of the evidences of the soundness and commercial integrity of the citizens of a town, is a good banking institution, such an
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one is the First National, under the management of the vice-president, Mr. O. MeMahon, and Mr. William Holmes the cashier, with a board of . directors composed of some of our oldest and most respected citizens.
.T. II. Potts.
The largest wholesale and retail jewelry establishment in this county jis the elegant emporimn of Mr. J. HI. Potts, on Main street. He was the first to open up this branch of business and he has gradually increased his business until now it ranks second to none in the State. His stock embraces a very large and choice assortment of watches, elocks, jewelry, :and the celebrated Rogers Bros. new patented XII plated ware on genuine Albata. Fine cutlery, and spectacles suitable for all sights of the best .quality.
D. S. Balch.
A first-class house is that kept by the above gentleman in the whole- :sale and retail leather and findings, and boot and shoe line. As Mr. Balch only deals in those goods that belong to his particular branch of business, and gives his whole personal attention to it, he is thus enabled to keep a much better stock of superior manufacture, and to sell boots and shoesat lower prices than any competitor. A call at his elegant salesrooms op Main street will convince all of the truth of these observations.
Seminary of Our Lady of Angels.
The Seminary of Our Lady of Angels offers peculiar advantages to young ladies who wish to receive a solid and refined education. Beauti- fully sitnated on a high and healthy location, in the midst of spacious grounds (including over seven acres) it affords ample facilities for exer- .cise and amusement, and has claims which must arrest the attention of parents and guardians. It commands a fine view of the Mississippi, and is within ten minutes ride from Clinton or Fulton.
Eagle Iron Works.
The above works carried on by W. F. Rowe, have been established over twenty years, they are situated on the river front south of the rail- road depot. The works embrace four large and commodious buildings, the machine shop being 85x40, and built of stone. Mr. Rowe was for four years superintendent of the Union Works at Clinton, and is without -doubt one of the most practical machinists to be found in Iowa. We un- «derstand that in addition to new machinery lately introduced into his «establishment, he has on hand one of the largest stocks of patterns to be sfond anywhere.
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Carstensen & Allen.
This enterprising firm of young men have lately purchased the entire stock of Mr. Wm. Doran, at No. 71 Main street. They are both gentle: men of acknowledged ability in their branch of business, manufacturers of tin, copper, and sheet iron ware of all descriptions. They also keep the most extensive assortment of cooking and heating stoves to be found in the city, with everything in the hardware line " from a needle to an anchor. "
HI. II. Tietjens.
A good cigar is a luxury enjoyed by all who indulge in the soothing influences of the narcotic weed. Mr. H. II. Tietjens, who has lately opened a new store and factory on the northeast corner of Main and Third streets, is one of our leading manufacturers of eigars, an i we advise all desiring choice cigars at low prices, to give him a call,
A. S. Baldwin & Co.
The above firm are engaged in business in the Post office Block, and keep a large and choice stock of clocks, watches, jewelry, books and sta- tionery, newspapers and periodicals, wall paper and window shades, brackets and wall pockets, as well as an elegant assortment of goods snit- able for presents.
R. S. Rathbun.
Dentistry has become a special branch of surgery within the last fifty years, and for the last forty years has been a separate profession. The oldest practising dentist in this county is Dr. R. S. Rathbun, who was es- tablished in business as early as 1856. The Dr. makes the preservation of the natural teeth a specialty, and during our stay in this city we have heard nothing but the highest enconiums passed upon his skill as a thor. ough proficient in everything appertaining to his profession,,?
John Moeszinger.
John Moeszinger is the proprietor of the old established Lyon's Found- ry and Machine Shop. Ma. C. Moeszinger, the father of the present pro- prietor, opened these works over twenty years ago. Mr. Moeszinger fur- nishes patterns of all kinds, manufactures and and repairs engines, saw mill irons, cane mills, malt mills, horse powers and mill machinery of all kinds. He also casts columns, caps, sills and door plates for buildings, and makes iron railing, balconies and other castings of all descriptions.
Buell & Boardman.
This live go-ahead firm of clothing merchants are located on the south West corner of Fourth and Main streets, Being gentlemen of active bus.
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iness capacity and genial qualities, they have secured the confidence and good will of friends and customers. They make a specialty of keeping nothing but the very best and most fashionable garments for gentle- men's wear, as well as everything desirable in gent's furnishing goods, trunks, valises, etc. To the farmers of Clinton County we specially rec- ommetid then, as their ihotto is to sell goods cheap for cash.
C. B. McDowell.
One of the largest carriage maninfacturing establishments in this county is that carried on by Mr. C. B. McDowell, corner Fifth and Ex- change streets. Mr. MED. employs a large number of hands and turns out the best vehicles of all kinds.
Couclusion.
There are many other merchants who deserve mention in this depart ment of our work, among which may be mentioned Lund Bros., general iherehandise; Westbrook & Son, druggists; M. H. Westbrook, general merchandise; Mrs. C. L. Curtis, millinery and dressmaking, and Mrs. Frank Daly, who has lately added an elegant assortment of new and de- sirable goods for ladies furnishing; L. L. Stahle & Co., bakers and confec- tioners; J. P. Gage & Son, grocers; D- W. Utts, stoves and tinware; Johni Tolson brick manufacturer; John O'Neil, Wood and coal; Bollen & Phil- lipson, artists and fresco painters; Roeh & Michelson, wholesale and re- tail grocers; and William Skinner the well known fur dealer.
E. H. KONKLE,
CARPENTER, CONTRACTOR,
Builder and Millwright.
BILLIARD TABLE WORK A SPECIALTY.
Shop and Office:
CLINTON HOUSE BLOCK, = - - FIFTH AVE., CLINTON;
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
Riversid
astitute,
LYONS, IOWA.
For Students of Both Sexes.
OFFERS SUPERIOR INDUCEMENT'S TO THOSE WISHING TO SECURE
A Thorough Business, Normal, Musical or Classical Education.
THOROUGH INSTRUCTION GIVEN IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.
FO-FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BOARDERS, For Circulars, Terms, References Etc., address REV. W. T. CURRIE, Principal.
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ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY.
SHOWING THE BUSINESS LOCATION AND THE RESIDENT' ADDRESS OF ALL MERCANTILE AND PROFES- SIONAL PERSONS IN LYONS CITY.
ABBREVIATIONS :
agt, agent ; asst, assistant ; atty, attorney ; av, avenue ; bds, boards ; bet , between ; bkkpr, bookkeeper; cor, corner ; clk, clerk; e, east ; e s, east side ; n, north ; nr, near; ne, north east; n's, north side ; h w. north west ; opp, opposite ; pres, president ; propr, pro- prietor ; res, residence ; ret, retail ; s, south ; sec, secre- tary; se, south east ; ss, south side ; supt, superin- tendent ; w, west; whl, wholesale; wks, works ; ws, west side.
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Alford, Mrs A, dressmaker, ns Fourth bet Main and Exchange, res same, Adams, L P, deputy sheriff, res s w cor Fourth and Exchange.
Allen, W. F., (Carstensen & Allen) res 78 Main.
Ashton, G W, ( Warner & Ashton) res 63 Main.
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