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ERICKSON, S., Blacksmith ; Harvard. FAY, C. L., Farmer ; Lawrence. FICK, JONAS, Renter of J. Logue, Scc. 36; Harvard P. O.
FILKINS, JANE, MRS., Widow ; Washington st., Harvard. FOX, S. D., Farmer, Chemung.
FLEMING, JOHN, Wagon Maker; Ayer st., Harvard. FREEMAN, S. A., Renter of J. Sutherland, Scc. 19; Sharon P. O. FREESE, CHRISTIAN, Railroad Employe; Harvard. FREESE, GODFREY, Railroad Employe ; Harvard. FROTHINGHAM, CHARLES, Railroad Engineer ; Harvard. GARDNER, JANE, MRS., Widow ; Church st., Harvard. GARDNER, ROBERT, Farmer ; Church and Division sts., Harvard. GEORGE, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P. O.
GEORGE, CHARLES, Farmer and Physician, Sec. 13; Harvard P. O.
GHENSHAW, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 20; Chemung P. O .; born in Germany, February 25, 1823; came to this county February, 1859; married Caro- line Bokoy in 1853, who was born in Germany, July 2, 1823; no children. GILLIS, H. W., Farmer, Sec. 15; Lawrence P. O. GILLIS, N. B., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Lawrence P. O.
GILLIS, W. H., Farmer, Scc. 22; Lawrence P. O .; born Orange Co., N. Y., March 31, 1846 ; came to this county in 1848. Married Ellen Langdon January 1, 1867, who was born in Boone Co., Ill., May 1, 1850 ; has three children-Arthur, born March 26, 1868; Cora, born March 7, 1872, and Elmer, born September 20, 1876.
GLOVER, JOHN, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. GOGGIN, EDWARD, Farmer ; Harvard. GOGGIN, ELIZABETH, MRS., Widow ; South st., Harvard. GOODKNECHT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Sharon P. O. GOULD, H. S., Farmer ; Lawrence. GOODAIR, H., Farmer, Sec. 27; Lawrence P. O. GRADY, THOMAS, Rentor of P. McElroy, Sec. 16; Lawrence P. O. GROESBECK, GEORGE, Drayman ; Church st., Harvard. GROVESTEEN, W., Butcher, Harvard.
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GROESBECK, JOHN W., Druggist; Harvard ; born in Wayne Co., N. Y. ; came to this county in 1861; has been County Coroner, and is now Alderman of the village of Harvard, Ill., and was appointed Postmaster in 1876; Assistant Surgeon Eighty-first Ill. Inf. Regt. ; graduated at Rush Medical College, Chicago, Ill., January 24, 1866.
HAGERMAN, C. E., Blacksmith and Wagon Maker; Big Foot P. O.
HAWVER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2; Big Foot P. O.
HALL, DUANE, Lumber Merchant, boards at Mrs. Thompson's, Harvard.
HALLESY, PATRICK, Railroad employe ; Harvard.
HAMMOND, DANIEL, Laborer ; Harvard.
HANCOCK, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 11; Big Foot P. O.
HARPER, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P. O .; born in Fermoner Co., Ireland, in 1829; came to this county in 1858; owns 167 acres of land. Married Mary A. Mack in 1860, who was born in Antrim Co., Ireland, in 1842; has three children living.
HART, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. O.
HART, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 36; Harvard P. O.
HAWVER, MONROE, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Sharon P. O. HAHN, LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 18; Sharon P. O.
HAWVER, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 2; Big Foot P. O. HAWVER, CHRISTIANA, MRS., Farmer, Sec. 3; Big Foot P. O. HAWVER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Big Foot P. O.
HAWVER, P. D., Farmer, Sec. 3; Big Foot P. O. HAYES, EDWARD, Carpenter and Joiner; Harvard. HEFNER, GEORGE, Barber ; Harvard.
HELM, N. B., Hardware Merchant ; resides Church st., Harvard.
HERITAGE, CLARKSON, Farmer, Sec. 10; Lawrence P. O.
HERITAGE, H., Farmer, Sec. 10; Lawrence P. O.
HILDRETH, OSCAR, Farmer, Sec. 5; Sharon P. O.
HICKOK, ALONZO E., Farmer, Sec. 32; Chemung P. O .; born in Chit- tenden Co., Vt., August 14, 1822; came to this county in August, 1874; owns 200 acres of land. Married Maritte Sanford January, 1844, who was born in Chittenden Co., Vt., September 7, 1824 ; has seven children.
HINER, JACOB, Railroad Employe ; Harvard.
HILL, S., Keeper of Billiard Hall; Ayer st., Harvard:
HILL, F. A., Painter ; Park st., Harvard.
HILDRETH, EPHRAIM, Farmer, Sec. 12; Big Foot P. O. HOGAN, FRANK, Railroad Employe ; South st., Harvard.
HOLMES, THOMAS, Railroad Employe; Harvard. HOLDEN, CHARLES, Blacksmith ; Chemung.
HORTON, O. W., Retired ; resides cor. Church and . Hunt sts., Harvard.
HOWE, ALLEN, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; . Lawrence P. O. HUEBNER, JOHN, Brewer ; Harvard.
HUNTLEY, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 3; Sharon P. O .; born in Chemung Township, July 23, 1848; owns 100 acres of land; value of property, $5,000. Married Phylura Ayers, of Walworth, Wis., February 16, 1873.
HUNTLEY, ELIJAH, Farmer, Sec. 3; Big Foot P .. O. HUNTLEY, J., Retired ; boards at Walker's Hotel, Harvard. HUFFMAN, P. M., Physician and Surgeon ; Harvard. HUNT, CHARLES, Hardware Merchant; Ayer st., Harvard. HUNTLEY, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 3; Big Foot P. O.
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HUBBELL, R. G., Laborer; Big Foot P. O. HUCHINSON, D. P., Farmer, Sec. 24; Harvard P. O. HULBERT, ELENOR, MRS., Widow; Chemung. JAYNES, DAVID, Retired ; resides on Jefferson st., Harvard. JOHNSON, A. A., MRS., Widow ; resides on Front st., Harvard.
JOHNSON, ELLEN, MRS., Widow ; resides on Church st., Harvard. JOHNSON, ISAAC. Farmer, Sec. 12; Big Foot P. O.
JORDAN, LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 12; Big Foot P. O.
JOSLYN, H. L., MRS., Widow ; Division st., Harvard.
JOHNSON, C. M., Physician and Surgeon ; Front st., Harvard.
KALIA, WILLIAM, Farmer ; Chemung.
KEELER, L. B., Farmer, Sec. 2; Big Foot P. O.
KEENAN, STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 17; Chemung P. O .; born in Troran Co., Ireland, in 1832; came to this county in 1851; owns 80 acres of land. . Married Ann Donough, September 2, 1856, who was born in Troran Co., Ireland, in 1834; has two children ; Patrick, born March 14, 1860, and Ellen, born January 11, 1863.
KENNEDY, P. H., Farmer, Sec. 10; Lawrence P. O.
KERR, A., Farmer, Sec. 30; Chemung P. O.
KINNEY, MOSES, Retired ; Brainard st., Harvard.
KENNEDY, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Sharon P. O .; born in Down Co., Ireland, Dec. 24, 1806; came to this county May 27, 1846 ; owns 40 acres of land. Married Ann Seward, December 25, 1856, who was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., February 14, 1804 ; no children.
KING, THOMAS, Section R. R. Boss ; Harvard.
KING, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 28; Harvard P. O .; born in Hadley, N. Y., August 1, 1815 ; came to this county in April, 1860; 'owns 114 acres of land. Married Diana Kelley, February 23, 1837, who was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., April 22, 1815 ; has three children.
KIZER, SOPHIE, MRS., Widow, Sec. 8; Sharon P. O.
KIZER, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 8; Sharon P. O.
KIZER, MORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 6; Sharon P. O.
KING, JOHN W., Farmer, Sec. 28; Harvard P. O .; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., August 20, 1840 ; came to this county in 1860; owns 130 acres of land. Married Louis Hutchinson, August 17, 1865, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio, April 30, 1847 ; has three children.
LAKE, BEARDSLEY, Lumber Merchant; Hart St., Harvard.
LA BREC, JOSEPH. Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Big Foot P. O.
LAKE, LEVI, Retired Merchant; Washington st., Harvard.
LANE, JOHN, Retired Farmer ; Lawrence.
LAWTON, ANDREW, Lives on H. Cramer's farm, Sec. 13; Harvard P. O. LAW, A. E., Maltster ; Summer st., Harvard. LAKE, M., Liveryman ; Front st., Harvard.
LAKE, C. W., R. R. Express Messenger ; Harvard.
LANDON, J., Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard.
LELAND, J. M., State Weigher ; Jefferson st., Harvard.
LEVITT, G. H., Farmer, renter of J. Paul, Sec. 31; Capron P. O.
LELAND, ALBERT M., Editor Harvard Independent, Harvard; born in Bristol, Kenosha Co., Wis., January 1, 1851 ; came to McHenry Co. 1865; value of property $3,000.
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LEONARD, MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 29; Chemung P. O .; born in Car- lew Co., Ireland, 1816 ; came to this county in 1855 ; owns 40 acres of land. Mar- ried Johanna O'Brien 1849, who was born in Carlew Co., Ireland, 1838; has five children living.
LEWIS, HENRY, Renter of D. H. Bentley, Sec. 12; Big Foot P. O.
LEONARD, JAMES, R. R. Employe ; Harvard.
LEWIS, J. O., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Big Foot P. O.
LILLIE, LEVI, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Sharon P. O.
LITTLE, JAMES, Laborer ; Chemung.
LINES, EDWIN A., General Merchant, Harvard ; born in Augusta, Oneida Co., N. Y., February 9, 1833 ; came to this county in 1853; value of property $2,500. Married Helen A. Simonds, December 14, 1859, who was born in Frank- linville, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y.
LIVINGSTON, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Sharon P. O. LOCKWOOD, L., Capitalist ; Diggins st., Harvard.
LOGUE, JAMES, R. R. Tie Dealer; Front st., Harvard.
LUTHER, CHARLES, R. R. Engineer ; Harvard.
LYON, J. B., Attorney at Law and Town Clerk ; Harvard.
MANSFIELD, JOHN, Painter ; Washington st., Harvard.
MAXON, W. J., General Merchant ; Chemung. MAXON, E. D., General Merchant; Chemung. MARSHALL, MARGARET, MRS., Widow ; Hart st., Harvard.
MARSRALL, T. P., Hardware Merchant ; residence Hart st., Harvard.
MCCARTY, DANIEL, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. MARSHALL, ROBERT, Hardware Dealer ; Ayer st., Harvard. MASON, LOWELL, R. R. Mail Agent ; Harvard. McCARN, PETER, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. McCLOUD, JAMES, Shoemaker ; Harvard. MCCAULEY, THOMAS, Drayman ; South st., Harvard. McCONKEY, JAMES, Retired Farmer; Division st., Harvard.
McDONALD, P., Farmer, Sec. 24; Harvard P. O. MCELROY, LEWIS, Superintendent C. & N. W. Switch Yard; Harvard.
McGEE, OWEN, Farmer ; Brainard st., Harvard.
MCLAUGHLIN, HUGH, Retired Farmer ; Minnie st., Harvard.
MCNALLY, BARNEY, R. R. Employe ; Harvard. MCNALLY, WILLIAM, Laborer ; Lawrence.
McPHERSON, C. D., Carpenter and Joiner ; Washington and Division sts .; Harvard. MERRITT, WILLIAM, R. R. Conductor ; Division st., Harvard.
MILLS, S. G. W., General Merchant; Big Foot P. O.
MILLER, JOHN, Merchant Tailor; Chemung.
MOSHER, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 4; Sharon P. O.
MILLER, FREDERICK, Wagon Maker .; Big Foot P. O.
MINIER, H. B., Grocer, Harvard ; born in Big Flats, Chemung Co., N. Y., Junc 27, 1833 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1858. Married Julia Ayer, August 8, 1860, who was born in Kenosha, Wis., September 29, 1843; has one child, Mamie, born in Harvard, January 23, 1863. Mr. Minier lived in Boone, Boone Co., Iowa, nine years, and returned to Harvard in April, 1876, and is now engaged in the Fancy Grocery and Crockery business.
MONTGOMERY, JOHN, Railroad Conductor, Division st., Harvard. MOORE, THOMAS, Renter of C. McGec's, Sec. 29; Chemung P. O. MORSE, O. C., Farmer and Paper Peddler, Sec. 33; Harvard P. O. MORTON, N. B., Capitalist ; Johnson st., Harvard.
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NASH, G. M., Farmer, Sec. 18; Sharon P. O.
NASH, SIDNEY, Farmer, See. 18 ; Sharon P. O. NEARING, F. S., Liquor Dealer ; Front st., Harvard. NIEWERTH BROS., Masons; Washington st., Harvard.
NOYCE, H. J., Cheese Manufacturer, Sec. 15; Harvard P. O. O'BRIEN, MARTIN, Section Boss C. & N. W. Ry. ; Harvard. O'BRIEN, WILLIAM, Carpenter and Joiner; University st., Harvard.
O'CONNOR, PETER, Laborer ; Park st., Harvard.
OLBRICH, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 9; Lawrence P. O .; born in Germany, July 25, 1838; came to this county in August, 1858; owns 50 acres of land. Married Mary C. Weitzel, January 17, 1871, who was born in Germany, September 10, 1845 ; seven children-William, born June 26, 1859 ; Elizabeth, January 18, 1861; Mary, October 19, 1862; Augusta, April 22, 1865; Ottielle, May 12, 1868 ; John, . . June 8, 1873 ; and Jacob was born June 8, 1876.
O'RILEY, MICHAEL, Laborer ; Harvard.
OTTMAN, MATHEW, Laborer ; Diggins st., Harvard.
PARKHURST, GEORGE, Carpenter and Joiner ; Ayer st., Harvard.
PARKER, S. S., Farmer ; Brainard and Johnson sts., Harvard.
PATTERSON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 30; Chemung P. O.
PARKHURST, EMILY, MRS., Widow ; Park st., Harvard.
PATTERSON, R., Baker ; Harvard.
PAULSON, JONAS, Forcman Railroad Blacksmith Shop; Ayer st., Harvard. PAUL, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 21; Chemung P. O.
PAUL, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Chemung P. O. PEASE, RANDALL, Railroad Employe ; University st., Harvard.
PEASE, ASA, Retired Farmer; Brainard st., Harvard.
PERKINS, ROYAL, Farmer, See. 18 ; Sharon P. O.
PICKLEY, D. E., Farmer, See. 4; Big Foot P. O.
PHELPS, J. M., Farmer, See. 9; Sharon P. O .; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., May 15, 1844; came to this county in 1874. Married Emma Dyke, March 6, 1875, who was born in New York State, June, 1844; has two children-Ada and Tiney.
PHILLIPS, ADAM, Grain Dealer; Brainard and Eastman sts., Harvard. PIERCE, JAMES, Stone Mason ; Harvard.
PIERCE, GILBERT, Renter of E. G. Ayer's, Sec. 15; Harvard P. O.
PIERCE, FRANKLIN, Proprietor Steam Flour Mill ; boards at Walker's Hotel, Harvard.
PIERCE, ALPHA, Laborer; Harvard.
PIPER, ELIZABETH MRS., Widow, Sec. 18; Sharon P. O.
POWERS, RICHARD, Saloon Keeper ; Ayer st., Harvard.
POWERS, ESCO, Farmer, Sec. 28; Harvard P. O .; born in Homer, Ohio, June, 1851; came to this county in 1872. Married Eva Brown, April 8, 1873, who was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., March 18, 1852; has one child, Lewis, born February 28, 1875.
POWERS, R., Harness Maker ; Harvard.
POWERS, M. J., Harness Maker; Harvard ; born in Dunham Township, MeHenry Co., June 2, 1847; has been engaged in harness business from 1866 ; moved west to Tama Co., Iowa, and engaged in business there three years. Married Lydia Powell (first wife), of Tama Co., Iowa, August, 1873, who died in Harvard, April 10, 1874, leaving one daughter, Bessie, born in Harvard, April 1, 1874. Married Fannie Fern (second wife), February 29, 1876; she was born in Oshkosh, Wis.
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PRICE, WILLIAM, Railroad Conductor ; Division st., Harvard. PURINGTON, J., Railroad Conductor; Church st., Harvard. QUIGLEY, JOHN, Laborer ; Division st., Harvard. QUIRK, WILLIAM, Yard Master, C. & N. W. Ry .; Harvard. RATHBONE, WILLIAM, Harness Maker ; Harvard. RANDT, FREDERICK, Farmer, Scc. 17; Sharon P. O. RECTOR, EDWIN, Clerk for W. C. Wellington ; Harvard.
REARDON, M., Railroad Employe ; Harvard.
REARDON, ANDREW, Blacksmith ; Harvard.
RICHARSON, P. T., Laborer ; Front st., Harvard.
REYNOLDS, E. S., Farmer, Sec. 9; Lawrence P. O .; born in Addison Co., Vt., December 4, 1812; came to this county in May, 1839; own 160 acres of land. . Married Mary E. Smith February 17, 1843, who was born in Hancock, Mass., De- cember, 1819 ; has two children ; G. W., born in June, 1846, and James N., born in 1851.
ROACH, P., Laborer and Well Digger ; Harvard. ROCKWELL, JAMES, Drayman ; Ayer st., Harvard.
ROACHE, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 15; Lawrence P. O .; born in Mayo Co., Ircland, in 1827; came to this country April 11, 1856; owns 120 acres of land. Married Kate Whelan February 28, 1855, who was born in Carlew Co., Ircland, in in 1831 ; has one child, Henry, born December 15, 1855.
ROGERS, J. W., Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P. O.
ROSE, PETER, Laborer ; Chemung.
ROSENCRANTZ, J. B., Capitalist ; Church st., Harvard.
RUGGLES, C. H., Farmer, Sec. 21, Lawrence P. O.
RYAN, JAMES, Laborer ; Blackman st., Harvard.
RYAN, THOMAS, Lives on J. Thompson's farm, Sec. 22; Lawrence P. O.
RYAN, DANIEL, Blacksmith ; Johnson st., Harvard.
RYLAND, ELIZABETH, MRS., Widow ; Front st., Harvard.
SALNAVE, NORMAN, Laborer ; Harvard.
SALISBURY, ALVA, Farmer, Scc. 1; Big Foot P. O.
SANDERS, AMMI, Drayman ; Washington st., Harvard.
SAUNDERS, P. E., Hardware Merchant ; Division st., Harvard.
SCHULZ, CARL F., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P. O .; born in Germany, Jan- uary 4, 1821 .; came to this county in 1861; owns 80 acres of land. Married Caro- line Fredericks in 1849, who was born in Germany February 21, 1821'; has five children living.
SCHEUETKA, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 25; Harvard P. O. SEELEY, LYMAN, Farincr, Sec. 12; Big Foot P. O. SHAVER, ABRAHAM, Retired Farmer ; Lawrence. . SHANAHAN. CON., Railroad Employe ; Harvard. SHATZLER, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P. O. SHIPPIE, L. J .; Commissioner of Highway; Lawrence. SHUFELDT, P. D., Farmer, Scc. 4 ; Big Foot P. O. SHOULER, ELI, Farmer; Chemung.
SHUFELDT, B., Works J. K. Howell's farm ; Big Foot P. O. SINDERSON, C. H., Miller ; Chemung.
SLOCUM, H. W., Farmer; Lives in Chemung Village ; born in Elizabethtown, N. J., in 1814; his father removed to Tompkins Co., N. Y., the same year ; lived there until 1859, then removed to Spencer, Tioga Co., N. Y., lived there seven years, then came to this county in 1866; owns 50 acres of land; value of property, $3,000 ;
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held the offices of Constable and Collector before coming here. Married Mary?M. Adams November 5, 1838; she was born in Danby, Tompkins Co., N. Y. ; had three children, one boy and two girls.
SMITH, CAROLINE, MRS., Widow, Sec. 24; Harvard P. O. SLAWSON, H. H., Farmer ; Lawrence.
SMITH, A. M., Farmer, Sec. 36; Harvard P. O.
SMITH, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 24; Harvard P. O.
SMITH, L. P., Town Collector ; Sumner st., Harvard. SMITH, G. R., Maltster ; residence, Ayer st., Harvard.
SMITH, AMANDA, MRS., Widow ; Jefferson st., Harvard. SNOW, ASA, Works farm of S. S. Parker ; Chemung P. O.
SOLE, R., Railroad Conductor ; Division st., Harvard. SOOTHELL, JOSEPH, Carpenter and Joiner ; Hart st., Harvard.
SPOONER, E., Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. STAFFORD, J. J., Carpenter and Joiner ; Ayer st., Harvard. STOKER, A., Railroad Employe ; Harvard. STORCH, LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 33; Chemung P. O. SULLIVAN, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Lawrence P. O. SWEET, PETER, Lives on father's farm, Sec. 36; Harvard P. O. SWEENEY, JOSEPH, Liveryman ; Ayer st., Harvard. SWEENEY, PATRICK, Dry Goods Merchant; Ayer st., Harvard. SWEENEY, JOHN, Dry Goods Merchant; Ayer st., Harvard. SWEET, SAMUEL, Farmer ; Jefferson st., Harvard. THOMPSON, JAMES, Stock Dealer ; Front st., Harvard. THOMPSON, J. C .; Retired Farmer ; Lawrence.
THOMPSON, W. G., Police Constable ; Harvard.
THOMPSON, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 27; Lawrence P. O.
THOMPSON, A. M., Farmer, Sec. 34; Harvard P. M.
THOMPSON, ORLANDO H., Farmer, Secs. 25 and 5; Harvard P. O .; born in Hamilton, Madison Co., New York, September 26, 1820; came to this county August 31, 1845; owns 80 acres of land; value of property, $4,000; has been Town Clerk of Dunham Township, also Justice of the Peace. Married Eliza Max- well, of Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, July 3, 1844; has nine children, five boys and four girls, two boys and three girls living.
THOMPSON, LUKE, MRS., Widow ; Division st., Harvard. TITCOMB, E. M., General Merchant ; resides on Church st., Harvard.
TITCOMB, J. P., Merchant ; resides on Church st., Harvard.
TOOKER, GEORGE, Renter of C. A. Hoschild, Sec. 1; Big Foot P. O. TOOKER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. O.
TOOKER, EMMET, Carpenter and Joiner ; Minnie st., Harvard. TOWNE, M. M., Financial Agent of E. G. Ayer, Ayer's Hotel, Harvard.
TYMESSON, E., Retired Farmer ; Church and Jefferson sts., Harvard. TYLER, FRANK, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. TYLER, F., Carpenter and Joiner; Harvard. VERICK, HENRY, Laborer ; Harvard. WAITE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec, 8; Sharon P. O.
WALKER, E., & SON, Proprietors of Walker House, Harvard. Mr. E. Walker has been in the hotel business for forty years.
WALKER, W. B., Proprietor of Walker House, Harvard. WALLACE, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 30; Chemung P. O. WALTERS, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P. O. WAKELY, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P. O.
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WAKELY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 24; Harvard P. O. WALTERS, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 29; Chemung P. O.
WELLINGTON, W. C., Grocer ; resides on Brainard st., Harvard.
WEITZEL, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Lawrence P. O .; born in Ger- many, January, 1810; came to this county, 1858; owns 132 acres of land. Mar- ried Henrietta Gaberil in 1835, who was born in Germany in 1813; has two children, Christina, born May 18, 1839, and Mary C., born September 10, 1845.
WELCH, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 7; Sharon P. O.
WHEELER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 7; Sharon P. O.
WETLAUFER, WILLIAM, Renter of D. P. Hutchinson, Sec. 24; Harvard P. O. WETZEL, FREDK, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Sharon P. O.
WETTSTEIN, HERMANN, Jeweler, Harvard ; born in Barmen, Elberfeld, Prussia, February 14, 1840 ; came to this county April, 1873; value of property, $4,000. Married Harriet P. Collier, May, 1867 ; she was born in Rock Co., Wis .; has one child, a girl.
WHEELER, A. L., Farmer, Sec. 7; Sharon P. O.
WHITMARSH, LEWIS, Carpenter and Joiner ; Front st., Harvard.
WHITE, JAMES, Blacksmith ; Diggins st., Harvard.
WILSON, FREEMAN, Agent American Express Co .; Brainard st., Harvard.
WIGGINS, T. H., Tailor ; Ayer st., Harvard.
WIGGINS, GEORGE, Tailor ; Ayer st., Harvard.
WILKINSON, C. M., Druggist ; Harvard ; born in McHenry Co., April 21, 1849 ; has been engaged in drug business in Harvard eight years.
WILKINSON, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 1; Big Foot P. O.
WILKINSON, C. M., Druggist ; Brainard and Johnston sts., Harvard.
WILKINSON, PHILO, Town Constable ; Diggins and Jefferson sts., Harvard.
WILLIAMS, JOHN, Carpenter and Joiner, Johnson st., Harvard.
WILLIS, ROBERT, Stock Dealer, Ayer st., Harvard.
WILLIAMS, FRANK, Harness Maker, Ayer st., Harvard.
WILLIAMS, R. J., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P. O.
WOOD, G. H., Proprietor Steam Flour Mill ; residence Washington and Jefferson sts., Harvard.
WOOD, JAMES, Renter on S. Paul's Farm, Sec. 31 ; Chemung P. O. WOOSTER, GEORGE, Retired Farmer ; Chemung. WOOSTER, W. I., Painter ; Burnett st., Harvard. WORT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P. O.
WYANT, L. B., Furniture Dealer ; Residence Brainard st., Harvard. YOUNG, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 8; Sharon P. O.
ZASCHAK, HENRY, Liquor Dealer ; Ayer and Front sts., Harvard.
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HARVARD BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
CHAS. ARMSTRONG, Justice of the Peace, Ayer Street.
GROESBECK & WILKINSON, DRUGGISTS, Paints, Oils, Books, Stationery, &c., &c., AYER STREET.
AYER HOUSE, E. G. Ayer, Proprietor,
Ayer Street, near Depot.
A. E. AXTELL, EXCHANGE OFFICE, ALSO, DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Ayer Street.
ED. E. AYER, Contractor of R. R. Supplies, And Maltster, OFFICE, AYER STREET.
H. B. MINIER,
Grocery and Crockery Ware, Ayer Street, near Depot.
M. J. POWERS, Saddles, Bridles and Collars, Ayer Street.
WALKER HOUSE, E. Walker & Son, Proprietors, Ayer Street, near Depot.
RICHARD ENGLE, Bakery and Confectionery, Ayer Street.
HARVARD INDEPENDENT, GARDNER & KNOX, Proprietors, AYER STREET.
LINES BROS., BOOTS, SHOES & CLOTHING Ayer Street.
DAN. BUHMEYER, Havana and Domestic Cigars, Pipes, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, AYER STREET.
J. P. CHEEVER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Ayer Street.
HERMAN WETTSTEIN, WATCHMAKER & JEWELER, And Dealer in Watches and Silver Ware, AYER STREET.
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HARVARD BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ALLOTT & THOMPSON, Meat Market, Ayer st. AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY, Near Depot. BLAKE, N. E., & SON, Wagon Manufacturers, Ayer st. BINGHAM, A. C., Physician, Brainard and Johnson sts. BURBANK, LAW & CO., Malt House, Eastman st. BRAINARD & GILBERT, Dry Goods, Ayer st. BELLOWS, J. N., Shoemaker, Ayer st. BELL, ALFRED, Baker, Ayer st. BRIGHTENFELDT, HENRY, Shoemaker, Ayer st.
BURBANK, G. A., Photographer, Ayer st. CLARKE, C. R., Lumber Merchant, Brainard st. CLARKE, WM. M., Blacksmith, Ayer st. CHURCH, R., Ready-made Clothing, Ayer st. CLARKE, S. A., Barber, Ayer st.
CARPENTER, GEO., Boots and Shoes, Ayer st. CARPENTER & HILL, Billiard Hall, Ayer st. CULLEN, JOHN, Blacksmith, Ayer st. CALLENDER, J. G., Insurance Agent and Justice of the Peace. CRUMB, J. C., Banker, Ayer st. DOOLITTLE, A. L., Planing Mill, Ayer st. FISH, HARRIET E., Millinery, Ayer st. FLEMING, JOHN, Wagon Maker, Ayer st. GEORGE, WM., Warehouse and Grain Dealer. GEORGE, L. E., Tailor, Brainard st.
HALL & CRUMB, Lumber Dealers, Page st. HEFNER, GEORGE, Barber, Ayer st. HOWE, ANNA, Millinery, Ayer st.
HARVARD, HOUSE, John Dayharsh, Proprietor, Ayer st. HUNT & HELM, Hardware Merchants, Ayer st.
HUFFMAN, P. M., Physician. HAYES, J. L., Liquor Dealer, Ayer st.
HOSCHILD, C. A. Furniture Dealer, Ayer st.
HARVARD MALT CO., Office Harvard Bank, Ayer st. JANVRIN, FRANK, Meat Market, Ayer st. JOHNSON, C. M., Physician and Surgeon, Front st. LEESEN, THOMAS, Blacksmith, Ayer st. LAKE & CLARK, Lumber Dealers, near Railroad. LACHER, LEWIS, Gunsmith, Ayer st. LAKE & PHITTEPLACE, Livery Stable, Front st.
LEASONT, P. V., Cooper Shop, Ayer st. LEONARD, N., Merchant Tailor, Ayer st. LYON, J. B., Attorney at Law, Ayer st.,
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DIRECTORY OF MCHENRY COUNTY.
MARSHALL, SANDERS & MARSHALL, Hardware Dealers, Ayer st.
MADDEN, JAMES, Liquor Dealer, Ayer st. MERRY, J. G., General Merchant, Ayer st.
MAXWELL, JAMES, Carpenter and House Builder, Diggins st. MULLIGAN, WM., Blacksmith, Ayer st. MALONEY, THOS., Saloon Keeper, Ayer st. NEARING, F. S., Saloon Keeper, Front st.
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O'CONNER, JOHN, Saloon Keeper, Ayer st.
O'BRIEN, WM., General Merchandise, Front st.
POWERS, RICH'D, Saloon, Ayer st.
PIERCE, FRANKLIN, Steam Flour Mill.
ROHAN, PATK., Saloon Keeper, Ayer st.
RICHARDSON, S., Druggist, Ayer st.
RATHBURN, A. E., MRS., Millinery, Ayer st.
RASMUS, JOHN, Wagon Manufacturer, Division st.
SHAVER, JACOB, Boots and Shoes, Ayer st.
SULLIVAN, JEREMIAH, Grocer, Ayer st.
SWEENEY BROS. & CO., General Merchants, Front and Ayer sts.
STOLLER, JOSEPH, Dry Goods, Ayer st. SWEENEY & LAKE, Livery Stable, Ayer st.
SMITH, EZRA, Blacksmith and Wagon Maker, Ayer st.
SHERBURNE, J. C., Jeweler, Ayer st.
TITCOMBE, & SON, General Merchandise, Ayer st. 1 THOMPSON, W., Police Constable. VAN WIE, L., Boots and Shoes, Ayer st.
WOOD, H., & CO., Steam Mill, and Warehouse, near Railroad. WILSON, GUY, Dry Goods, Ayer st.
WAGAR, G. R., House and Sign Painter, Ayer st.
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