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Brunson & Crocker, Oswego, N.Y.
H. C. Rossiter, Troy, N. Y. Proprietors. Farewell & Harrington, Uuca, N. Y. S
W. S. Rossiter, 23 Conties Shp. N. Y.
J. R. Hall, Boston, Agents.
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WHITING, MAGILL, & CO. PRODUCE DEALERS. NORTH WATER STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. STORAGE, FORWARDING & COMMISSION.
Grocers.
CHARLES CLEAVER. DEALER IN GROCERIES, 177 LAKE STREET. LARD OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTOBY, Canal St. between Madison and Monroe Sts. CHICAGO, ILL.
HAMILTON & WHITE,
DEALERS IX GROCERIES, PROVISIONS & PRODUCE, Lard Oil, Stearine Candles, Dried Fruit, Sash, Nails, Glass, Powder, Shot, Lead, Wooden Ware, Clothing, &c., &c. No. 130 LAKE STREET. ( First door west of Lake Street House. ) CHICAGO, ILL ..
C. McDONNELL,
Grocery Store and Boarding House Attached, and STABLING in the Rear. Corner of Market and Randolph Sts. between the South Branch Bridge and the Sauganash Hotel,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
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H. NEWHALL,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
FRUIT a NO. 123 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO.
WARD RATHBONE, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
FRUIT, GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, CHOICE LIQUORS, NO. 141 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO.
PHILO C. SHELDON,
254, Corner of Lake & Water St., opposite the Sauganash, GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, AND LIQUORS. CHICAGO, ILL.
hairdressers.
OLIVER C. HENSON, BARBER & FASHIONABLE HAIRDRESSER, 183 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Perfumery for Sale.
A. J. MILLER, Barber, & Fashionable Hair Dresser, Market Street, near the Sauganasb, CHICAGO, ILL.
French Pomatum, an article superior to every other kind of Hair Oil, for beautifying and preserving the Hair. CIGARS of the best quality constantly on hand.
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hardware, &c.
BOTSFORD & BEERS, WHOLESALE. AND RETAIL DEALERS IN STOVES, Junietta, Swedes, and English Iron, Tin Platc, Sheet Iron and Copper, Hollow and Hard- ware, Cutlery, Nails, Spike, Sash, Glass, Blacksmiths', Carpenters' Joiners', and Coopers' Tools, 109 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. J. K. BOTSFORD. C. BEERS.
L. W. CLARK.
128 LAKE, corner of CLARK STREET, CHICAGO. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Hardware, Saddlery, & Cutlery, Iron, Steel, Nails, Spikes, and Glass ; Stoves, Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware.
J. B. DOGGETT, Agent for the BROWNSVILLE JUNIATA IRON WORKS. WAREHOUSE, COR. OF LAKE & STATE STS. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
GURNEE & MATTESON, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hardware, Saddlery, & Cutlery, Iron, Steel, Nails, Spike, Glass, Stoves, 'Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware, Leather, Shoc Findings, &c. 116 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. Cash and the highest market price paid for Ilides.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.
DAVID HATCH, Dealer in
HARDWARE, 98 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLS. (Store with Sylvester Marsh.)
RYERSON & BLAIKIE, NO. 90 LAKE STREET, Opposite the Tremont House. PITTSBURG IRON STORE. (HECLA WORKS.) Flat Bar, Tire, Round, Square, Hoop, Band, Saddle Tree, Horse Shoe, Boiler, Sheet Iron, &c., Plough, Spring, Blister, English and German Steel, Buggy Springs, Axles, Wagon and Dearborn Boxes. Also,-Nails, Brads, Cut and Wrought Spikes, White Lead, Glass, &c. &c. CHICAGO, ILL. 1844.
The Chicago Steam Iron Works.
THE Subscriber would most respectfully inform the Public, that he is carrying on the Iron and Brass Casting Business, at his new Establishment. on the corner of Ran- dolph and Canal Streets, opposite the Western Hotel, where he can make work in the above line, both CREAT AND SMALL. and of the BEST WORKMANSHIP, and CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST.
N.B. Orders taken at the Furnace Store, on Clark St .. between Lake and Water Streets, and promptly attended H. M. STOW. 10.
fats, Caps, &t.
CHARLES BUIIL, Manufacturer of HATS & CAPS, AND DEALER IN Furs, Buffulo Robes, Hlatters' Stock, Trimmings, &c, 129 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO,
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A. GETZLER, CAP & UMBRELLA MANUFACTURER,
And General Dealer in HATS, CAPS, & FURS, NO. 151 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO. ILL.
hotels, &r.
CITY HOTEL, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
THIS ERTERLIS'IMENT IS LOCATED OY THE
CORNER OF CLARK & RANDOLPH STREETS.
in the centre of the most business part of the city, con- vementto all the principal Steamboat Warehouses. & with- in a few rokofthe North ro. Southern. Eltern & West- ern Stage Offices, the Post Office, and Reading Room.
The sitting and lodging rooms are large and airy, fur- nished with bells, and well arranged for the accomno- dation of families and single gentlemen.
The prices of Board are such as cannot fail to be sa- ti-factory. A convenient Hair Dressing Room adjoin- ing. Warm, Cold and Shower Baths, always in rendi- Dess. J. RUSSELL.
ILLINOIS EXCHANGE, By JOHN BATES, JR. Corner Lake and Wells Streets, CHICAGO, ILLS.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.
AMERICAN TEMPERANCE HOUSE, By C. W. COOK,
Corner of Lake and Wabash streets, near the Steamboat Landing, CHICAGO, ILL.
N.B .- Passengers and Baggage carried to and from the Steamboats free of charge.
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FARMERS' EXCHANGE, By P. A. BARKER,
Corner of Lake and Wabash Streets.
The FARMERS' EXCHANGE. Has been removed to the cor- ner of Lake and Wabash streets, opposite the American Temperance House, where the proprietor hopes to have the pleasure of seeing his old friends and customers.
Excellent accommodations for the travelling public ; good Stabling. Dry Yards, &c. Boarders accommodated at prices to suit the times.
LAKE STREET HOUSE. (Late Farmers' Exchange.) By DENNIS S. CADY. 135-7 Lake Street.
This Establishment, having undergone extensive repairs and additions, is now opened for the reception of the pub- lic. Being located in the centre of business, the Lake Street House affords peculiar facilities for the accomino- dation of Boarders, and Travellers especially, and of per- sons from the country having business to transact in the city. Excellent Stabling, Sheds, and Yard, &c., in the rear of the House, for the accommodation of teams, &c.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.
MANSION HOUSE,
SKINNER & SMITH,
84 & 80 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. Baggage taken to and from Steam Boats free of charge
SAUGANASH HOTEL, L. M. OSTERHOUDT, January, 1844, CORNER OF LAKE & MARKET STREETS. CHICAGO, ILL.
Farmers will find the best accommodation for their teams.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
The SUBSCRIBER would respectfully announce to his old friends, and the public generally, that he has returned to his old & popular stand, where he hopes by unremitted attention to the comfort and welfare of his guests, to re- ceive that share of their patronage that his exertions may merit. The house has been thoroughly renovated, cleans- ed, and painted, with a good yard and barn attached, the rooms are airy, pleasant. and agreable.
His BAR will be supplied with the CHOICEST WINES AND LIQUORS, Ilis TABLE with all the SUBSTANTIALS AND DELICACIES OF THE SEASON.
His SERVANTS attentive and obedient, and he pled- ges himself that nothing shall be wanting to render their stay pleasant and comfortable.
JOIIN MURPIIY.
Chicago, Jan. 1st, 1844.
CHICAGO TEMPERANCE HOUSE,
KE.PT BY
D. L. ROBERTS,
La Salle Street, nearly opposite the Bank Building. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.
WASHINGTON HALL.
TEMPERANCE HOUSE. North Water St., near the Clark St. Bridge.
BY JOHN ANDERSON.
TiIs well known Hotel has recently undergone exten- sive additions and improvements .. and is now capable of accommodating a large number of boarders and travelers.' Its location, at the Clark Street Bridge, gives to this House advantages equal. to any other. Country people will find. this the most COMFORTABLE, and the CHEAPEST House in the City
THE WASHINGTON COFFEE HOUSE, Lake St., third door East of the Tremont House.
This entirely new and splendid House has been fitted up by the Proprietors, THOMAS & WHEELOCK, m the most inodern and approved Style. The Bill of Fare will embrace every variety to be precured in this, and Eastern markets.
HOT MEALS can be hand at all. hours. FRESH OYSTERS kept constantly on han.l. The Proprietors pledge them selves that nothing shall be wanting, on their part, to give their customers contire satisfaction.
Insurance Companies.
Ætna Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn. G. S. HUBBARD, Agent.
This well known Company. is now preparod to tako risks against fire, in the City of Chicago and its vicinity, at low premiums.
GEORGE SMITH & CO.
BANKERS AND INSURANCE BROKERS. ( Bank Building. ) LA SALLE STREET, CHICAGO, ILL.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE.
AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO .. .
A. GARRETT, AGENT.
THE above named Company have established an Agency in the city of Chicago, where they are prepared to Insure against loss or damage by l'ire, and also against loss or damage on Goods and Merchandize, in the course of transportation on the Lakes, Canal, or Railroad.
DIRECTORS.
John Bower,
William G. Ward,
John F. Mackie, Marcus Spring,
Steplien Holt,
Jacob Miller,
Philip W. Engs,
John Newhouse.
William S. Slocnn,
Samnel S. Doughty,
William W. Campbell,
John F. Butterworth.
JOHN BROUWER, President.
JAMES W. SAVAGE, Secretary.
December, 1843.
GARRETT & SEAMAN,
GENERAL AGENCY AND COMMISSION STORE,
In the four story Brick Building on South Water street, 2d door from Clark strect.
THE undersigned give notice that they have formed a partnership, to commence on the Ist of May, 1844, under the name and style of
GARRETT & SEAMAN, for the transaction of a
General Agency and Commission Business, both in Chicago ant New York.
They will attend to the purchase and sale of Merchandize, and the sale of Wheat, and all kinds of Produce in the city of New York. Mr. Seaman is a resident of the city of New York, and well ac- quainted with the business of purchasing and selling Merchandize and Produce, and will at all times give his personal attention to any and all kinds of business entrusted to his care. The house in Chi- cago will be ready to supply country merchants with all kinds of Merchandise, at New York prices. adding transportation ONLY.
N. B. Constantly on hand, Marble Mantles, Tombs, Monu- ments, Head-Stones. Table Tops, &c. They will, ou application, furnish articles in the above line, at short notice.
December, 1843.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.
MARINE AND INLAND INSURANCE. AGENCY OF THE ATLANTIC MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO.
A. GARRETT, AGENT.
CASH CAPITAL.
With notes subscribed on the Mutual plan for
$100,000 350.000
$ 450,000
Persons wishing to participate in the profits of this Company, are informed that the Company is now prepared to make Insurance on Marine and Inland Risks, on terms favorable to the applicants, who are assured that the Company will be disposed to settle claims with such promptness and liberality, as to warrant a large share of the public patronage.
The Board of Trustees have endeavored to furnish the insured the means both of safety and profit, and they trust that when the plan for accomplishing this is investigated, it will be found satisfac- tory.
Under the Charter of the Company, the excess of certificates of earnings over $500.000. can be paid off successively, which is a result that will be looked for in a reasonable time.
TRUSTEES.
Walter R. Jones,
George T. Elliot.
Josiah L. lale.
James McCall.
George Griswold.
Rainsay Crooks,
Jonathan Goodhue,
Edwin Bartlett,
Elisha Riggs.
Caleb Barstow,
Heury Parish.
A. P. Pillot,
Thomas Tileston,
A. Le Movne.
Henry C'oit.
Leonardo S. Suarez,
Charles HI. Russell,
Christopher R. Robert,
E. D. Hurlbut,
Richard 'T. Haines,
Jos. W. Alsop, junr.
Leory M. Wiley,
John C. Green,
Edmund Laffan.
Win. S. Wennorc.
Daniel S. Miller,
Augustin Averil,
S. T. Nicoll.
Samuel T. Jones.
Win. F. Havemeyer.
Lowell Holbrook,
Josiah Lanc.
P. A. Hargons.
Joshua J. Henry,
Edward H. Gillilan,
Wın. Sturgis, jurir.,
Meyer Gana,
Renel Smith,
Win. C. Pickersgill,
A. A. Low.
WALTER R. JONES. President. JOSIAH L. HALE, Vice President.
December, 1843.
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. E. S. & J. WADSWORTHI, AGENTS. No. 113, LAKE STREET. CHICAGO.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.
Jewellers, etc.
S. J. SHERWOOD, 144 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. General Dealer in
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, Gold Safety Chains, Gold Fob Chains, Gold Spectacles, Thimbles, Pencil Cases, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, Silver Spoons, Music Boxes, Card Cases, Pocket Brushes, Needles. Watches and Clocks repaired and warranted. Cash paid for old Silver.
V. FALLER, CLOCK AND WATCHMAKER, DEARBORN STREET NEAR THE TREMONT HOUSE. CHICAGO, ILL.
Land Agents.
NORTH-WESTERN LAND AGENCY, Chicago, Illinois. Office on Kinzie Street, Fast of Dearborn.
TONE GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
FOR TIIE NORTH-WESTERN STATES AND TERRITORIES. WILLIAM B. OGDEN. WILLIAM E. JONES
J. B. F. RUSSELL Has established an office for the transaction of GENERAL LAND AGENCY, AT
CHICAGO,
For the payment of taxes, purchase, or sale of Lands, Lots, &c. &c.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY
Jame Hl Clarke,
GENERAL LAND AGENT
(otheronthe Ko Si opposite City Saloon CHICAGO. ILL.
Will po ply usa
Looking Glasses.
D. & A. L. JACOBU'S, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Looking Glasses, Clocks, Britannia Ware, Cutlery, &c. NO. 10 CLARK STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Pictures and Picture Frames of all sizes, con- stantly on hand.
R. LYONS, NO. 83 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO. Opposite the Mansion House, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER I.Y Gilt and Mahogany Framed Looking Glasses, AXD LOOKING GLASS PLATES, CLOCKS, AND ENGRAVINGS; Also, Manufacturer of Portrait and Picture Frames, of Every Description. N.B. Gilding of every description, neatly executed at the shortest notice.
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Lumber Merchants.
TARLETON JONES, DEALERS IN GREEN-BAY LUMBER, Foot of CLARK STREET, at the BRIDGE. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
J. M. UNDERWOOD, LUMBER DEALER, CORNER OF LAKE & WEST WATER STREETS. A few rods North of the U. S. Hotel. A fall assortment of LUMBER. SHINGLES, DOORS. SASH, &c. constantly on hand.
Markets.
CLYBOURN & HOVEY. BUTCHERS, CLARK SE, STATE St., & WESTERN MARKETS, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
A. FUNK, BUTCHER, FULTON AND BOSTON MARKETS. On Dearborn & Randolph Streets.
ERI REYNOLDS, BUTCHER AND PACKER, CHICAGO, ILL.
PACKING HOUSE on the South Branch, Office at his Residence on Dearborn Street.
N.B. Butchering and Packing will be done at the short- est notice, and on as reasonable terms, as at any other Es. tablishment. 10
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Painters, &c.
JOHN I. DOW & CO. Ornamental, Sign, House, and Ship Painters, and Glaziers, CLARK ST. THREE DOORS SOUTH OF LAKE. CHICAGO, ILL.
ALEXANDER WHITE, PAINTER, AND DEALER IN Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, Glass, Sash, &e. Artists' Brushes & Colors of every description, No. 165 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO. House, Sign, Ship, Coach, and Ornamental Painting, done with Neatness and Despatch.
PECK & BOYCE, MANUFACTURERS OF
LINSEED OIL, Will at all times exchange OIL, or pay CASH for Flax Seed, at their Oil Mill on MADISON ST. CHICAGO. S. W. PECK. L. M. BOYCE.
Physicians.
R. E. W. ADAMS, HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, OFFICE Corner of Clark and Lake Streets, Residence Clark Street, opposite the Public Square.
V. A. BOYER, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, OFFICE,-CLARK ST. nearly opposite the City Hotel.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.
DOCTOR BLANEY, PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY & MATERIA MEDICA, IN RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE,
May be consulted professionally, at his office, on Clark Street, near South Water St. Dr. B. will also attend to CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, in all its branches.
DANIEL BBAINARD, M. D., PROFESSOR OF ANATOMY AND SURGERY, In Rush Medical College. Office on Clark St. Opposite the Post Office.
DOCTOR H. H. BRAYTON, Having established his residence permanently at CHICAGO,
Respectfully tenders his professional services to the inhab. itants of the City. TWENTY FIVE years Study and Practice, and constant applicaton to professional duties, he hopes will entitle him to the con- fidence of those who may demand his Services. FRESH VACCINE VIRUS,
Now, and always on hand. Office & residence On the East side of CLARK St. first door South of the Methodist Church.
DOCTOR J. BRINCKERHOFF,
Office Clark Street, Opposite Public Square. DRUG STORE, 143 LAKE ST.
DOCTOR EGAN
Can be consulted in private cases at his Residence or Office, but cannot attend to out-door practice.
DOCTOR JOHN W. ELDRIDGE, Office and Residence on RANDOLPH STREET, first door West of City Hotel.
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORX.
DR. BENJAMIN F. HALE, OFFICE-No. 185. LAKE STREET. RESIDENCE-East side of WELLS STREET. One Door S. of Lake Street.
M. L. KNAPP, M. D. PROFESSOR OF OBSTETRICS, &C. In Rosh Medical College, Chicago, May be consulted professionally at the Mansion House, NO. 82 LAKE STREET.
DOCTOR D. S. SMITH,
Office, on Clark Street, 2 Doors South of Lake, over J. B. F. RUSSEL'S Land Agoney Office.
Residence Lasalle Street, opposite the First Baptist Church.
Saddlery harness.
SILAS B. COBB, General Dealer in
Saddles, Harnesses, Trunks, Valises, Collars, Whips, Carpet Bags, &e. &c. No. 171 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
D. HORTON, SADDLE & HARNESS MANUFACTURER, AND City Carriage Trimmer.
Saddles, Harness, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, Bridles, Whips, &c., constantly on hand.
0 All kinds of repairing done in the neatest manner, and on the shortest notice.
DEARBORN STREET, two doors N. of TREMONT House
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY.
C. E. PECK,
DEALER IN Saddlea, Harness, Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, Bridles, Martingales, Whips, &c. 164 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. Repairing done at short Notice.
JAMES S. PAINE, Saddle, Harness, Trunk, Valise, and Carpet Bag Manufacturer, Dearborn St., Between Lake and South Water, Chicago.
AH kinds of jobbing in his hine solicited. Repairing done on the most reasonable terms, and at the shortest no- tice.
Tailors Wrapers.
S. BENEDIK, MERCHANT TAILOR, 187 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. A FULL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, &c. constantly kept on hand, Warranted of the best Material, and Latest Style.
ANDREW J. COX & CO. TAILORS, CLARK ST., BETWEEN LAKE AND S. WATER.
HETTINGER & PETERMAN, TAILORS & DRAPERS, SOUTH WATER STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
Ready made Clothing of every description, constantly on hand. All Orders punctually attended to. Cutting & Repairing done at short notice, and on reasonable terms,
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J. H. HODGSON, DRAPER AND TAILOR, CLARK STREET. OPPOSITE CITY HOTEL.
H. H. HUSTED. DRAPER AND TAILOR. NO. 976 LAKE STREET. CHICAGO, ILL. A Large Assortment of Ready Made Clothing constantly on hand.
CHEAP CLOTHING STORE. W. LOCK & CO.
125 LAKE STREET Corner of Lake & Clark Streets. CHICAGO, ILL.
P. NEWBURGH. DRAPER AND TAILOR. 153 LAKE STREET. 0 Orders promptly attended to.
CHAS. TAYLOR, FASHIONABLE TAILOR. Clark Street. Between Lake Street and Post Office, CHICAGO. ILL.
Would most respectfully solicit a continuance of the liberal patronage hitherto extended to him, assuring his customers & the public, that he uses FRANCIS H. TAY- LOR'S "Mathematical Principle of Cutting Garments." which is true in theory and application, & produces better fitting garments than can by any possibility be cut by any other system.
N.B. The French and New York fashions will be re- ceived monthly
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Miscellaneous.
NORTON & TUCKERMAN,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Dry Goods, Groceries. Hardware, Lumber and Salt, 134 LAKE STREET,
WAREHOUSE AND LUMBER YARD,
North Water Street North End of Clark Street Bridge. STORAGE AND COMMISSION.
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PHRENOLOGICAL & MAGNETIC EXAMINER.
At His Residence, 2nd House N. of the Ep. Church, DR. TEW,
MAY be consulted in all cases of Nervous or Mental difficulty .- The application of his Remedies will enable him to relieve, or cure, any case of Monomania, Insanity. or recent Madness, where there is no inflammation or destruction of the Mental Organs. His attention to the diseases of the Nervous System, such as the St. Vitus' Dance, Spinal Affections, has resulted in some remarkable Cures. Having been engaged, for the last five years, in teaching Mental Philosophy, as taughit by Phrenology, together with his numerous Phreno Magnetic Experiments, enable him to give correct and true delineations of Mental Dispositions of different persons ; which will be every way profitable to all who wish to understand the mysteries of their own natures, and how they may use their talents to the best advantage
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY,
GEORGE F. FOSTER, SAIL MAKER ang General Dealer in SHIP CHANDLERY, Groceries. Paints, Oils, Nails, &c. SOUTH WATER STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. Bags and Bagging, Ropes, T'ar, Pitch. Oakum, Sail Cloth, &c. constantly on hand.
WM. WHEELER & CO. Dealers in STOVES, HARDWARE, CUTLERY, TIN, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. AGENTS FOR THE HAZARD COMPANY'S Various Sorts of POWDER, 145 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLS. Cash Paid for Furs & Deer Skins, Bee's Wax, Genshang, Lead, and Timothy Seed.
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D. A. BARROWS & Co. Manufacturers of & Wholesale & Retat Dealers in CONFECTIONARY, SYRUPS, CAKES, & ICE CREAMS, NO. 147 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO.
CARRIAGE and WAGON MAKING, PERKINS & FENTON,
INFORM the Public that they are prepared to execute any orders in the Business above mentioned, on the most reasonable terms, and on short notice. They are also preparod to accommodate the Public with BLACKSMITHING, & House, Sign, & Carriage PAINTING. Their Shops may be found on RANDOLPH STREET. opposite the Public Square. Chicago, Jam. 1st, 1844.
JOHN BUR GESS, CARRIAGE & WAGON MAKER, RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. ILL. ORDERS in the above l'ine prompily executed, on the most reasonable Terms.
STATE OF ILLINOIS Iss
COUNTY OF KANE
WILLIAM LESLIE MCCULLOUCH, of the City of Aurora, County of Kane and State of Illinois, being duly sworn, doth depose and say that he is the manager of Finch & McCullouch, publishers of this book, "Chicago-Then and Now", and that said book contains herein an exact reproduction of the cover and pages of the original Gen- eral Directory and Business Advertiser of the City of Chicago for the year 1844 published by J. W Norris, autographed by him, and printed by Ellis & Fergus
And further this deponent sayeth not.
W. 29 Cullauch
Subscribed and sworn to before me this First day of July, A. D. 1933.
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CHICAGO THEN-
CHICAGO MARCHES ON
Taking a broad view of the development of Chicago, the panorama of a city that raised itself out of a swamp by its own bootstraps is based on four separate and distinct cycles. The peregrinations of Marquette and Joliet and La Salle in the seventeenth century hold little interest for the student of the city's history save as hazy figures passing over the horizon of a dim and distant past. Prior to 1803 Chicago was naught but a settlement of adventurers and traders with little or no thought of civic progress and per- manency. To those courageous souls it served merely as a point of commercial contact with hordes of Indians on the shores of a creek emptying into a lake, a place of portage from the Great Lakes region into the Mississippi valley. They simply sketched a brief introduction to the main story that came later. The Northwest Territory, created in 1787, and the Louisiana purchase of 1803 really opened its official history by adding that vast trans-Mississippi em- pire to the adolescent republic, with a foresighted President, Thomas Jefferson, anxious about defending the newly ac- quired territory from Indian givers and the British.
To that end a company of United States regulars was sent from the army post at Detroit to build a stronghold in the wilderness where Lake Michigan meets what is now call- ed the Chicago river. Thus Chicago really became Chicago. The building of Fort Dearborn established its permanency.
The site of a great Metropolis. This is how Chicago looked from the time Fort Dearborn was built in 1803 until about 1821, when "I Will" started functioning.
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The first United States Post Ofice after the Town was incorpor- ated. Hogan's log store stood near the corner of South Water and Market streets, and Senor Hogan fulfilled the functions of storekeeper, postmaster, and political weathervane.
Editor Norris, in the "Description and Historical Sketch" ac- companying his first city directory and reprinted in the fore- part of this book, has traced the progress of a city weaned in a swamp to the granting of a city charter on March 4, 1837. That completes the first cycle. The succeeding cycles show the city's development from 1837 to the Great Fire of 1871; the period of reconstruction and growth from the Fire to the World's Fair of 1893; and the succeeding decades of ceaseless advance pausing only briefly to take stock with A Century of Progress in 1933. It it these three latter periods we are attempting to trace and describe here, supplementing the word picture created by Editor Norris in 1843 that so ably delineates the early days of a world metropolis imbued with the "I Will" spirit.
The first United States Post Office was established in 1831, with J. N. Bailey as postmaster. Two years later, with the Town's incorporation, its postal needs were served in a one-story log store standing near the east end of the present Lake street bridge. John S. C. Hogan, the store keeper, became postmaster, thus conferring official status upon the budding community and giving political recogni- tion to a people upon which much of Chicago's growth de- pends. In those days mail arrived from the east once a week by pony express, one animal being sufficient to carry the load. Today it would stagger under a couple of pieces of parcel post merchandise and a modern mail-order catalog.
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