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II. Galley, Dry Goods .-- One of the foremost dry goods houses in Toledo is that conducted by the above gentleman, on the south side of High street. It was established in 1871, and since then has held a leading position. Mr. Galley handles all kinds of dry goods and notions, oil cloths, upholstery goods, boots and shoes. In every article he holds a leading position, and has become well known for his fine quality of goods. Mr. Gal- ley is one of the oldest settlers of Toledo settling here in 1858, and ever since that date has been in the dry goods trade, and is well known all over the County as a straight forward and honor- able citizen and tradesman.
G. H. Goodrich, Attorney at Law .-- In 1869 this gentleman came to Tama County from Essex County, Mass. and in the fol- lowing year established business at Toledo. From that time he held an extensive practice, both at Toledo and various other towns in the County, until afew weeks ago when he moved to Mar- shall County, and settled in Marshalltown. Mr. Goodrich, isawell educated gentleman and thoroughly understands law in all its branches; his gentle manners and reliable character makes it very pleasant to do business with him. Persons wishing any- thing in his business will do well to call upon him.
J. N. Springer, Drugs and Medicines .- The above named gentleman has now been in our midst for fourteen years and has been in the drug business since 1870, and has become one of our permanent business men. He is located on High Street south of the Court House where he has built up a large and increas- ing business. Drugs, medicines, perfumeries, toilet goods, fancy articles, cigars, tobacco are among his stock, and in which he does a large business. Mr. Springer is also a practicing physician and is well known throughout the County, as one of our best read and educated physicians.
Henry Wagner, Harness Manufacturer .- For the past ten years this gentleman has been well known to our citizens, having been a resident of Toledo during that time, hence takes rank as
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one of our leading business men. Since 1872, he has been in business, and is the largest manufacturer and dealer in harness, collars, trunks, valises, lady's side saddles, horse brushes etc., of any firm in the County. He is a practical workman, and during his business career has distinguished himself for selling a good quality of goods. All persons will do well to call upon Mr. Wagner when in need of any thing in his line at his store on High Street.
T. K. Armstrong, Drugs and Medicines .-- Every dispenser of drugs should, to our mind. be a cautious and well educated person to avoid the very serious and often times fatal mistakes that may occur by incompetent individuals. In the above named gentleman, Toledo has a cautious dispenser of medicines, and one whose education eminently qualifies him for this position. Mr. Armstrong has been a resident of Toledo since 1860, and from that date has been in the drug business. He deals in the best goods and is practically and well known as a leading dis- pensing druggist. His store is located on Broadway, east of the Court House, where he may always be found ready to wait upon you.
J. S. Moore, Photographer .- This gentleman came to this County and settled in Toledo in 1857, which makes him one of Toledo's old settlers. and one who, since becoming a resident, has done much for the building up of the town. In 1860 he estab- lished himself in the above business in which he still continues, giving entire satisfaction to all his patrons. His work is of the finest quality and it is really a treat to take a look through his gallery, examining the various specimens of work on exhibition; whether a card photograph or one of life size, excellence is written thereon. Those desiring this class of work should call and see specimens and learn prices. Gallery, on Broadway just north of E. E. Stickney's Hotel.
Smith ce Lee .- An indispensable institution that deserves favorable mention is the store of Messrs Smith & Lec. These young gentleman are an important acquisition to any community. Both are graduates of Cornell College and are men of culture and
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good citizens. In commercial circles they stand high. In their chosen vocation they have met with the success that good bnsi- ness ability, fine address, and fairness in dealing always secure. Their stock of miscellaneous books is large and select, while their stock of school books, blank stock, stationery, inks, &c., includ- ing the celebrated "Red Line Series" of school blanks, are com- plete in every particular.
The city and country schools and County stationery supplies are procured of this firm. In their news department is constant- ly found all the leading daily and periodical publications.
Their stock of boots and shoes is unequaled by any in the County. It is select and first-class in every particular. They make a specialty of fine goods and always have on hand the leading brands of goods for ladies, gentlemen, and children.
W. S. Johnston & Co .-- On High Street, is located one of the oldest dry goods houses in Tama County, being established in the year 1858, by Galley & Johnston, who managed the business ten years when Mr. Galley sold his interest, and Wesley Johnston, and C. C. Gnilford, became interested. After the firm changed hands it done business under the firm name of W. F. Johnston & Co, until the spring of 1879, when it passed into the above named gentleman's hands. The firm now consists of W. S. Johnston, and J. A. Owen. Who are both young men of good repu- tation and during the present proprietors ownership, we are hap- py to state, that they have not allowed any of the former pres- tige of the store to wane, but have rather increased its former business. They keep a full line of staple dry goods and dress goods, making a specialty of fancy goods, notions, embroideries, laces, etc.
Appelgate & Leland, Attorneys at Law .-- Among the oldest practicing attorneys, and honorable citizens of the County, we can mention D. D. Appelgate, of the above firm, who became a citizen in the year 1851. When Mr. Applegate, first came to the County he took up a claim twelve miles north west of Toledo; worked his land till the fall of 1854, when he moved to a place near where Toledo now stands, he having been chosen County
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Clerk, which office he held by re-election from May, 1853, to the first of January, 1869, making a faithful and efficient officer. He has also held other prominent offices, that of Supervisor, Mayor, and member of the School Board at sundry times, being quite ac- tive in educational matters and in whatever tends to the mental or moral good of the community. In 1868, was admited to the bar, and law practice has since been his business. After being alone one year he became the partner of L. G. Kinne, this firm continued from November, 1869, to December, 1876, when Mr. Kinne retired after which Mr. Appelgate practiced alone until September 1878, when S. C. Leland, became his partner. Since that time they have been doing a good collection business as well as court practice, and in all respects they are safe true and reliable men, and are both respected and honorable citizens. Office on High Street.
Winn & Free, Abstracters, Land and Loan Agents. - The abstract business now owned by the above gentlemen was estab- lishrd in 1866 by Lawrence & Free, consequently their books which cost between three and four thousand dollars are very re- liable. Abstracting is a business, the importance of which the people in general do not fully understand, and still it is one that is very important to those buying and selling real estate. It gives a condensed history of all recorded transactions in any manner affecting the title thereto, and when written out in a proper form shows all conveyances, mortgages, bonds, leases, tax deeds etc., all of which can be filed away for future reference, so that the purchaser of a piece of land is perfectly safe in buying and selling and in many cases avoids an expensive law suit. These gentlemen also carry on a land and loan office in which they are doing an extensive business.
A. J. Bartlett, Bakery and Confectionary .-- This business was established by L. Wentz in 1874, and conducted by him with good success until March 1st, 1879, when it changed hands to the above named gentleman, who after taking posession refitted the building and added largely to the stock and now he has one of the finest stocks, and doing as large business in his line as any
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one in the town. Mr. Bartlett, besides carrying on the bak- ery, which is conducted by the skillful hands of J. T. M. Glenn, carries a full line of confectionaries, cigars, tobaccos, nuts, etc., which he sells with small profits. Mr. Bartlett is a young man who was raised in Toledo and is well known, as a straight for- ward business man and there is no doubt that he will meet with unbounded success.
Stickney House. E. E. Stickney Proprietor .- This hotel has been under the management of this gentleman for a number of years. Ile became sole proprietor in the year 1874. Since then he has remoddled and refitted it at a great expense and now his hotel ranks with any first-class hotel of the County. The house is located south of the Court House on Broadway, where all tray- elers and those wishing board and lodging will find a neat and comfortable stoping place, and one of those jovial good landlords who has had years of experience in hotel keeping and who al- ways makes it pleasant for his patrons.
L. II. Cary, Physician and Surgeon .- Among the physicians who hold a prominent position in the profession of medicine, we mention L. H. Cary whose office is at his residence on Main Street sonth of the public square or Court House. He has practiced medicine for the past twenty-five years, having graduated at Willoughby Medical College, Ohio, and after graduating attended a course of studies in New York City. Since locating in Toledo in 1858, he has met with success, especially when we take in consideration the great number of practitioners in this place. IIe is recognized as one of the reputable, permanent and leading physicians of the town.
Struble & Kinne, Attorneys at Lawr .- It is an acknowledged fact that the legal profession is well represented in Toledo, its talent being above the average in a city of two thousand inhabit- ants. One of the most prominent and most thoroughly educated firms of this County is the above, whose establishment dates back to November, 1877. since which date the firm of Struble & Kinne has had a large and profitable practice, and has proven to numerous clients, and in fact, to the entire County their legal
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ability. The firm is composed of G. R. Struble and L. G. Kinne, the latter has been a resident of Toledo since 1869, hav- ing come here, from Mendota, La Salle County, Illinois, where he had been in active practice for many years. Since becoming a citizen of Toledo, Mr. Kinne, has done much for the upbuild- ing of the place, and donating liberally to every good enterprise whereby the town or County would be benefitted. Hle is an act- tive worker in politics and for the past few years has had a large influence in the Democratic organization of the County, and has made many warm friends in that party. The former, Mr. Struble, is an old settler in the place. He came from Ches- terville, Morrow County, Ohio, to Toledo, in the year 1857, since which date he, also, has been in active practice, and has made many friends throughout the County. Mr. Struble politic- ally, is a Republican and in 1870. was appointed by the Gov- ernor to the office of Circuit Judge, which office he filled with honor giving satisfaction, to all and discharging his duties faith- fully as an officer.
We regard this firm as one of the strongest and most success- ful law firms in the County. They are located upon the south side of High Street over the Toledo Saving Bank, in rooms be- longing to Mr. Struble. Their Library is one of the finest, larg- est and most complete in the city and numbers over one thousand volumes. They are not only well educated lawyers but honor- able and reliable gentlemen, with whom any legal business may be safely placed, as they rank among the leading professional men of the County.
Stoner & Jones, Hardware .- The business of these gentle- men has been established many years and owned and ably con- ducted by A. Bartlett until February, 1879, when it passed into the hands of the above named gentlemen. Ever since that time they have taken a leading part in the hardware trade of this County. Their store is located on Broadway, and is large and well filled with first-class goods consisting of every article kept in a first-class hardware store. These gentlemen are among the leading merchants of the city, and have established a name and
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trade of which they may be justly proud. Mr. Stoner is an old settler in the place and Mr. Jones is a young man formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa.
Louis. Sime, Clothier .-- Among the important institutions of the town worthy of special mention, is the clothing establishment of L. Sime, on the corner of Broadway and High Streets, in the Toledo House building. This business was established in 1877 by Sime & Soloman, and conducted by them until March 10th, 1879, when Mr. Solomon sold his interest and moved to Tama City. Since Mr. Sime became sole proprietor he has added greatly to his stock of clothing and now carries a full line of ready made clothing, hats and caps, boots and shoes, trunks, valises, etc. which he offers cheap.
Stivers & Bradshaw, Attorneys at Law .- This firm is compos- ed of W. II. Stivers and C. B. Bradshaw, the former has been a resident attorney of Toledo since the year 1856, and the latter since 1867. In speaking of these gentlemen we can say that they compose one of the strongest law firms in the County, and since its establishment their business has constantly been on the increase. In regard to Mr. Stivers we can truly say as the an- thor of the United States Biographical Dictionary says in an article referring to him. "One of the best examples of a self- made man in the State of Iowa, is Wm. H. Stivers, who never went to school ten weeks after twelve years of age, who worked at the blacksmith trade until twenty-six years old and who is now a leading man at the bar of Tama County. Mr. Stiver besides being a prominent attorney, has since residing in the city done much for the building up of the place and always donated liber- ally to every good enterprise. The same can be said of Mr. Bradshaw. Their office is located on High Street over H. Wag- ner's harness shop, where they have nicely fitted up rooms and a splendid library.
B. L. Knapp, Grain and Stock Dealer .- This gentleman has been a resident of Tama County since 1866, settling in Otter Creek township, upon what was known as the Staley farm. When Mr. Knapp came to the County he brought with him a large herd
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of sheep, intending to go into that business but owing to the cold winters shortly after disposed of his herd of sheep and went to farming. Since 1877, besides carrying on his farm he has been engaged in the above business at Toledo, since which date he has been doing a large busines always paying the highest possible price for grain and stock.
J. A. Merritt, Attorney at Law .- Although his business is classed among the most recently established in the city, yet all will admit that Mr. Merritt, has become popular and proved him- self well posted in the intricacies of the Law. In the first place, he has good natural ability and having studied under the guid- ance of experienced attorneys, is a well qualified young lawyer and has already gained a gratifying success. Mr. Merritt is well known, having been raised in Highland township, and is respect- ed by all who has forined his acquaintance. His office is on High Street over Clark Bros. store.
II. T. Baldy, M. D .-- The oldest physician in Toledo is Henry T. Baldy, a graduate of the Rush Medical College of Chicago, and a man of good reputation both personally and professionally. In 1854 Mr. Baldy located at Toledo, where he is still found in good practice. Ilis calls are both numerous and profitable ex- tending over the entire County. The Doctor is well known in nearly every township, and the respect shown him is as wide as his acquaintance. He is kind to the poor and has ridden hun- dreds of miles to administer to their necessities without expecta- tion of any compensation. Years ago he was very active in politics, but of late years has done but little more than vote. In 1856 he published the "Toledo Tribune," the first paper in this County, and in which he published the first delinquent tax list in the County. Since locating in Toledo, Mr. Baldy has been very active, enterprising and useful to the place, and has donated liberally to every good enterprise. His office is at his residence on Broadway Street, Toledo.
L. Loupee, Blacksmith .- This gentleman came to Toledo from Cass County, Michigan, in the year 1865, and established him- self in the blacksmithing business. His shop is in the northwest
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part of town near the depot. Since loeating here he has suc- ceeded in building up a large run of custom in all branches of business connected with the blacksmith trade. Mr. Loupee is a fine workman and we take pride in recommending him to the public, and if you have any thing in the shape of blacksmithing to be done he is the man that can do it in good style.
Union Stoner, Confectionaries .- This gentleman established business in this city in the year 1877 and is well known as a young man of high reputation and good business talent. He carries a fine stock of goods consisting of every article in the con- fectionary line, cigars tobaccos etc., and commands quite an ex- tensive trade in Toledo and surrounding country. His store is located upon the south side of the public square on High Street, where he may always be found ready to wait upon patrons in good style, and when you buy goods of him you will get your money's worth. Give him a call.
Ingersoll & Fisher, Blacksmiths .- This firm is composed of G. W. Ingersoll and H. L. Fisher, the former of which has been a resident of Tama County since 1868, and the latter since 1867. In the year 1873, these gentlemen established business together in the shops formerly occupied by W. Bradbrook and continued together until 1877, when Mr. Ingersoll, disposed of his interest and moved to Tama City, where he remained umtil 1879, when he bought baek one half interest. At present Messrs. Ingersoll & Fisher are doing business under the old firm name, and are giving satisfaction in all branches of their business, which consists of all kinds of blacksmithing, carriage and wagon making, to- gether with all kinds of reparing. Call and see them.
Stoner & Emmerling, Painters .- Inthe year 1876 these gentle- men established themselves in the above business at Toledo open- ning a paint shop on State Street where they are doing all kinds of painting. They are skilled house, sign and carriage painters as their work plainly shows. Mr. Stoner has lived in Toledo since a mere boy and is known to be a man of sterling worth. Mr. Emmerling came here in 1876 and has since been a member
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of the above firm. He is a promising young man of good busi- ness qualifications.
Ebersole & Willett, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, Tama City and Toledo .- E. C. Ebersole, Toledo, Office in Galley & Johnston's block, West rooms, Second floor. J. W. Willett, Tama City, Office Front rooms, over First National Bank.
These gentlemen do a general law and collection business in the State and Federal Courts. The firm was established at To- ledo in August, 1873, and at once entered upon, and has since maintained a good and growing business. Both members have devoted themselves exclusively to the ligitimate practice of the law, and have refused to divide their attention with speculations out side of their professions; and their course in this respect has justified them, for few firms have in the same length of time built up so fair a reputation and business so flourishing. Their of- fices are always open during business hours, their motto being "Business first and pleasure afterwards." They have been for three successive terms the official attorneys for Tama County, and are now serving their fourth term in that capacity. For the better accommodation of their clients, they have just recently, May 1st, 1879, opened an additional office in Tama City, at which place all business pertaining to the South part of the County will hereafter be transacted.
E. C. Ebersole, was born at Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland Coun- ty, Pennsylvania, October 18th, 1840; was educated at Otterbein University, Ohio, and Amherst College, Mass., graduating at the latter institution in 1862; served in the Union Army; was several years Professor of Mathematics in Western College, and afterwards President of that institution; was two years one of the Professors of Ancient Languages in the Iowa State University. After five years private preparation was admitted to the bar at Iowa City, in 1870, and at once entered upon the practice there. Removed to Toledo in 1873, where he has resided ever since, and been twice Mayor of that City.
J. W. Willett, was born in Mercer County, Illinois, in March, 1846. Served in the United States Navy during the late civil
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war. Received a commercial education and graduated at Pough- keepsie, New York, in 1868. Came to Toledo, Iowa, in February, 1871, and entered upon the study of law with Messrs Stivers & Sailey; was admitted to the bar in 1872, and has remained in the practice ever since.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Groceries.
O. F. Elmer, Broadway and High St. B. F. Page, State St.
B. Stone. Broadway and High St.
C. W. Conant, High St.
W. C. Walters, Iligh St.
Dry Goods.
J. W. Youngman, High St. W. S. Johnston & Co., High St.
H. Galley, High Street.
Clarke Bro's High St. W. A. Fee, High St. F. Salasek, High St.
Clothing.
Louis Sime, High Street.
Confectioneries.
U. Stoner, High Street.
A. J. Bartlett, High St.
Drugs.
T. K. Armstrong, Broadway Street.
J. N. Springer, High St.
S. Stiger, High Street.
Agricultural.
Camery & Son, High Street.
H. Wagner, High Street.
Stivers & Bradshaw, High St. T. S. Free.
J. W. Stewart. Ebersole & Willett.
J. W. Lamb. H. S. Bradshaw.
W. Reickhoff.
Furniture.
Abstractors. William Reickhoff, High St.
Justices. N. Fisher, High St
Photographer.
Tailor Shop.
W. Hayes, Broadway St.
Harness. J. W. Coe, State Street.
Attorneys.
Appelgate & Leland. Bailey & Austin. G. Raines. Struble & Kinne.
D. Arb & Co. High St. Winn & Free, High St.
J. R. McClaskey, High St
J. S. Moore. Broadway.
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W. W. Souster. 11. T. Baldly. J. N. Springer.
Stickney House, Broadway.
M. Reusch, Broadway. J. W. Kremenak, Broadway.
Stoner & Ennerling, State Street
Smith & Lee, High Street.
T. W. Nash, High St.
Mrs. E. L. Dilhan,
Smith & Lee.
Toledo Savings Bank. High St.
Chronicle, High St. Album of Pen Art, Broadway.
C. W. Miller, High St.
Mrs. E. B. Coats. High St. Mrs. E. Nash, High St.
Nelson & Barker, High St. Winn & Free. High St.
R. II. Frazee, High St.
Fisher & Ingersoll, High St. L. Loupee State St.
A. J. Hassell, High St. Stoner & Jones, Broadway,
E. E, Ramsdell, Iligh St.
Jons & Tode, Broad way.
Physicians.
W. II. Boynton. J, II. Fletcher L. II. Cary.
Hotels.
Toledo House, Broadway and High . Shoemakers.
J. Junkers, Broadway. J. W. Coe, State Street. Painter.
Boots and Shoes.
Book Stores. Smith & Lee, High S !.
Post Office.
Express.
Banks. Toledo City Bank, Broadway.
Papers. Toledo Times. Broadway.
Dentists.
S. G. Bruner, High St.
Millinery.
Mrs. E. J. Cannon, High St. Mrs. A. M. Reynolds, State St.
Loan Agencies.
Yeiser & Sterrett, Iligh St.
Jewelry.
B'acksmiths. Win, Ferris, High St. G, W. Lacy & Son, State St.
Hardware. Camery & Son. High and Main St.
Flour and Feed. E. Irish, Church St. Meat Market.
Livery. McGee, Appelgate & Ross, Main and Iligh Streets.
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C. D. Terry & Co.
Lumber. J. P. Henry & Co. Grain.
J. L. Bracken.
W. C. Walters.
Coal. C. D. Terry & Co.
Carpenter Shops. H. B. Belden.
Stoner & Bielby, L. Mathews.
S. J. Wilson.
Barber Shop.
CHAPTER XXII.
TAMA CITY.
When the beautiful town of Tama was first laid out it was call- ed Iuka,* but soon changed to its present name Taina City. In 1862, at which time the extension of the Cedar Rapids and Missouri, now known as the Chicago & Northwestern Rail- road reached this point, it was first founded and being for a considerable time the terminus of the road, the place was soon established in the minds of men of good judgment, as one destin- ed at an early day, to be what it has since proven, a town of no inconsiderable importance.
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