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Shiler, Phil. Germany. Downer's Grove, laborer, 1842.
Smith, Charles,
Shannon, J. S, Pennsylvania. Downer's Grove, manufacturer. Sheurs, A. B.
Sucher, G. F. Illinois. Downer's Grove, farmer.
Sucher, C. R. Illinois. Downer's Grove, farmer.
Stover, Ed. Pennsylvania. Naperville, engineer, 1854.
Smith, A. A. Massachusetts. Naperville, prest. N. W. C., 1870.
Smith, W. G. Vermont. Wheaton, attorney, republican, metho- dist, 1848. Stover, L. C. Pennsylvania. Wheaton, county treasurer, repub- lican, 1854.
Thurston, R. Elmhurst, farmer, republican.
Townsend, Chas. New York. Elmhurst, farmer, republican.
Talmadge, Wm. Wisconsin. Elmhurst, farmer, republican, 1834.
Torode, Philander. Ohio. Fullersburg, farmer, republican, meth- odist, 1837.
Trull, A. D. New Hampshire. Wayne, station agent, republican, universalist, 1862.
Thatcher, O. Aurora, farmer, republican.
Thurston, Daniel. New York. Hinsdale, farmer, republican, 1836.
Tucker, J. W. Massachusetts. Downer's Grove, conductor, 1864. Talmadge, G. H. Illinois. Hinsdale, farmer, 1840.
Tenny, A. L. Vermont. Downer's Grove, farmer, 1856.
Tousley, W. Z. New York. Wheaton, deputy county clerk, dem- ocrat, congregationalist, 1868.
Thompson, E. B. New Hampshire. Wheaton, merchant, con- gregationalist, 1858.
Taylor, Rev. L. Massachusetts. Wheaton, clegyman, republican, congregationalist, 1875.
Trull, J. B. New Hampshire. Turner, railroad agent, democrat, congregationalist, 1863.
Town, Lyman. Turner, farmer, republican, 1854.
Thoma, Frank. Germany. Turner, laborer, democrat, catholic, 1876.
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PATRONS' DIRECTORY.
Tomlinson, John. England. Turner, railroad, republican, 1869. Unold, John. Germany. LaGrange, grocer, democrat, 1857. Verbeck, O. A. Canada. Bloomingdale, carpenter, republican, 1855.
Vallette, J. G. Vermont. Wheaton, conveyancer, republican, meth- odist, 1838.
Vance, David. Indiana. Naperville, blacksmith, republican.
Vaughn, A. New York. Aurora, farmer, republican, 1837.
Van Oven, E. Germany. Naperville, nurseryman, republican. Vallette, J. M. Massachusetts. Naperville, surveyor, democrat, 1839
Vastine, G. B. Pennsylvania. Wheaton, postmaster, republican, baptist, 1867.
Vallette, C. E. Illinois. Wheaton, clerk, republican, baptist.
Vanderhoof, H. W. Michigan. Bloomingdale, physician, repub- lican, 1876.
Wade, Charles. Elmhurst, clerk, republican, protestant.
Wolf, Peter A. Germany. Elmhurst, saddler, democrat, catholic.
Wheeler, D. L. New York. Wayne, farmer, republican, congre- gationalist, 1865.
Wheeler, W. R. tionalist.
Illinois. Wayne, farmer, republican, congrega-
White, Oliver. New York. Wayne, farmer, republican, metho- dist, 1856.
Wilmot, D. C. Vermont. Wayne, farmer, democrat, congrega- tionalist, 1865.
Wagner, R. H. Illinois. Naperville, saddler, republican.
Warren, John.
Wright, O. J. Illinois. Naperville, teacher, republican, metho- dist, 1848.
Warne, John. New York. Eola, farmer, republican, methodist, 1834.
Wolfenheim, John. France. Naperville, gardener, 1852.
White, W. C. New York. Lisle, farmer, 1851.
Werhle, Jas. France. Naperville, farmer, democrat, catholic, 1849. Warrenstein, F. C.
Walker, C. A. Weller, J. B.
Weismantle, M. Germany, Naperville, jeweler, 1867.
Willard, O. S. New York. Downer's Grove, farmer, 1844.
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Wuffin, J. W. Weir, J. A.
Pennsylvania. Naperville, telegraph, republican, Wilson, T. C.
congregationalist.
Welter, B. Germany. Winfield, merchant, democrat, catholic, 1851.
Wheaton, J. C. Connecticut, Wheaton, farmer, republican, meth- odist, 1837.
Wheaton, J. C., Jr. Illinois. Wheaton, teacher, republican, meth- odist.
Weidman, John. Pennsylvania. Prospect Park, republican, 1857. Way, Gilbert. Vermont. Prospect Park, farmer, republican, 1839. Wilkinson, S. B. Michigan. Prospect Park, farmer, republican, 1872.
Wakelee, D. O. Vermont. Wheaton, physician, republican, meth- odist, 1837.
Willing, S. E.
Wagner, M. H. Pennsylvania. Prospect Park, com. merchant, democrat, lutheran, 1854.
Wagner, W. H. Pennsylvania. Prospect Park, blacksmith, demo- crat, lutheran, 1852.
Wagner, J. Pennsylvania. Prospect Park, farmer, democrat, lu- theran, 1853.
Wigand, Peter. Illinois. Lombard, farmer, democrat, lutheran, 1855.
Ward, W. K. Illinois. Turner, farmer, republican, methodist.
Whitton, Frank. England. Turner, butcher, democrat, 1858.
Wertz, Bernard H. Germany. Turner, boots and shoes, demo- crat, catholic, 1863.
Yount, H. J. Pennsylvania. Naperville, builder, democrat, 1855.
Yack, Nicholas. Germany. Naperville, merchant, democrat, cath- olic.
Zain, John. Illinois. Downer's Grove, farmer.
Ziemer, L. Germany. Wheaton, blacksmith, independent, luther- an, 1855.
Zeier, John. Illinois. Winfield, farmer, democrat, catholic.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
JOHN ARNDT-Wayne Station. Manufacturer of Wagons and Carriages. All work done by Hand, and Warranted. A good hand- made Lumber Wagon for $68, cash ; warranted for two years ; and a good Open Buggy for $120 ; Top Buggies in proportion.
V. SMITH-Wayne Station. Blacksmith Shop ; Horse Shoeing and all kinds of Repairing. Prices reasonable, and all work War- ranted.
H. CAMPBELL-Wayne Station. Dealer in Dry Goods, Grocer- ies, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, and all kinds of goods usually found in a Country Store. Please call and examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere.
EGGARS & HEBNER-Wayne Station. Manufacturers of Wag- ons, Carriages, &c. - Horse Shoeing and Repairing done on Short Notice. Prices reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed. Shop on west side of track.
E. HEMENWAY-Wayne Station. Dealer in Dry Goods, Grocer- ies, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Crockery, Glass Ware, Wooden Ware, &c. All in want of goods will find it to their interest to call and examine my stock and prices.
CHARLES F. SCHULTZ-(Successor to Bartlett & Sheilds). Bartlett Station. Dealers in Lumber and Agricultural Implements. The highest Cash prices paid for Grain.
F. MORSE-Naperville. Dealer in Drugs, Medicines and Chemi- cals, Paints, Oils, Glass, Dye-Stuffs, Patent Medicines, Perfumery and Toilet articles. Jefferson Avenue, opposite P. O.
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CHRISTIAN SCHERER-Naperville. Dealer in Builders' Hard- ware, Stoves, Tinware, and all kinds of Pocket and Table Cutlery. Special attention given to custom department. All work warranted ; price reasonable. Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. Washington Street, between Jefferson Ave. and Water Street.
JOHN EHRHARTT & CO .- Naperville. Boot and Shoe manu- facturers and dealers, have removed to their new quarters, one door south of post-office, on Main Street, and during an experience of four years, have gained the large trade and enviable reputation that their business industry and liberality so richly deserve. Special atten- tion to the manufacturing department of their business speaks vol- umes for the quality of their goods.
CHARLES FINLEY-Photographic Artist, Jefferson Street, Na- perville, few doors east of post-office. Latest styles Pictures taken at the lowest rates. All work warranted first-class. Mr. Finley is a young artist, but second to none in the town.
HINTERLONG & ORY-Naperville, Manufacturers of the Im- proved Hinged Hay Rack. This Rack can be used for a Hay Rack or as a Hog, Calf or Sheep Rack. Also as a light wagon box, single or double, and in fact takes the place of the old style wagon box and hay rack, Call and examine it and judge for yourself.
M. B. POWELL-City Drug and Book Store, Washington Street, Naperville. This is one of the oldest and best known business houses in the county, the proprietor having been in the Drug trade for more than twenty years. In addition to full lines of Drugs. Med- icines and Chemicals, heavy stocks of Paints, Oils, Glass and Painters' Materials are kept, and also a very large assortment of Wall Paper, Window Shades, &c., that are sold at low prices. In Books, Sta- tionery, Perfumery and Fine Goods, superior advantages are offered in style, price and variety. Buying directly from manufacturers and importers east, the latest novelties and most attractive wares are promptly obtained. The Holiday display will be unusually large and attractive. The specialty of this house is the Prescription Business. Medicines are dispensed correctly and skillfully, in accordance with the latest and most approved standards.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
B. J. SLICK-Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Flour, Feed, Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Provisions, and a full variety of other goods usually kept in a first-class store.
DR. H. C. DANIELS-Washington Street, Naperville. Dealer in all kinds of Paints, both Dry and Mixed, Varnishes; Brushes, Wall Paper and Window Shades.
GEO. EHRHARDT & BRO .- (Established A. D. 1856). Jeffer- son Avenue, Naperville. Dealers and manufacturers of Boots and Shoes. Their stock of goods is first-class in every respect, and in their Custom Department all work is Warranted to give satisfaction. Call and examine their stock before purchasing elsewhere.
DANIEL GARST-Naperville. Meat Market ; dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats of all kinds, Fresh Fish. Turkeys and Chickens, and, in fact, every thing usually found in a First-Class Market. Also, dealer in Live Stock, for which the Highest Cash Prices will be paid.
CHARLES SHULTZ-Tobacconist, S. E. cor. of Jefferson Av. and Main Street, Naperville. Jobber and dealer in Domestic and Imported Cigars and Tobacco ; also, sole agent for Lorillard's Celebrated Plug Tobacco and Snuff. Finest assortment of Meerschaum, Brier, Apple, Cherry and Chestnut Pipes. Mr. Shultz has been identified with the business of the county for over twenty years, and well merits the large patronage he receives.
J. R. HAGGARD, M. D .- Physician and Surgeon. Office over W. C. Powell's Drug Store, Downer's Grove.
DR. O. H. BRASS-Dentist, Naperville.
WASHINGTON HOUSE-Jacob Keller, proprietor, cor. of Washington and Jefferson Avenues, Naperville. This well known Hotel is situated in the centre of the business portion of the village. The proprietor assures his patrons that he will, to the best of his ability, cater for their comfort and convenience. Good Sample Room, Barn, &c. Call and see him when you visit. Naperville.
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HISTORY OF DU PAGE COUNTY.
GEO. STRUBLER-Livery and Feed Stable. First-Class Rigs always on hand, and Reasonable Prices. Mr. Strubler is an Experi- enced Auctioneer, and will, for those who require his services, give perfect satisfaction. On Jefferson Avenue, near Main, Naperville.
LUTHER L. HIATT-Central Block, Wheaton, keeps a first- class Drug Store. Stationery, Pencils, Books, Pens, of all classes, and Glasses. Mr. Hiatt has such a store as a man of thorough business capacity and ample means always keeps.
GROTE BROTHERS-Wheaton. General Merchants. Grocer- ies, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Wall Paper, Window Shades and Crockery. One of the oldest and most wealthy firms in the County.
J. R. McCHESNEY-Prospect Park. Dealer in Groceries, Flour and Feed, Boots and Shoes, and Agricultural Implements.
COLVIN BROTHERS-Wheaton, dealers in Staple and Fancy Goods, Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Groceries and Provisions, Sewing Machines and Farm Implements.
T. D. & THERON PLATT-Owners and proprietors of Platt's Livery Feed and Sale Stable, Wheaton. This firm understand the wants of their customers, and can accomodate all.
INSURANCE-Empire Fire Insurance Co., of Wheaton. Incor- porated A. D. 1857. Capital $300.000. Surplus, Jan. Ist, 1877, $34,574 13. Chicago office 175 LaSalle Street.
JOHN SEMER-Dealer in Tin and Hardware, Wheaton. Those who call upon him will find that he keeps everything usually kept in a first-class store.
GARY & WHEATON-Erastus Gary, E. H. Gary, J. C. Whea- ton and W. L. Gary, under the firm name of Gary & Wheaton, do a general Banking Business, Wheaton.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
W. K. GUILD & SON-Dealers in all kinds of Lumber and everything kept in a first-class Lumber Yard, at Wheaton.
J. B. BARNARD-Wheaton, dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats of all kinds ; also, keeps on hand Ice sufficient to supply the village.
D. C. KELSEY-Wheaton, General Merchant Store, opposite Dr. Pratt's office, Groceries, Cutlery, Wood and Hollow Ware, Flour and Feed ; also, Hard and Soft Coal. Free delivery of everything except coal.
A. H. HIATT, M. D .- Wheaton, residence north-east corner of Clark and Madison Streets, Chicago. The Doctor has a Nursery, in which he propagates all Classes of Trees, Shrubbery and Evergreens, with a large variety of Small Fruits.
J. M. & J. G. VALLETTE-Central Block, Wheaton, Abstract Makers-only Abstract Books in the County-Surveyors, Conveyan- cers, and Agents for some of the Best Insurance Companies.
L C. BROWN-Jeweler, Wheaton, dealer in Clocks, Watches, and all kinds of Jewelry and Eye-Glasses.
RANSOM & STEVENS-Proprietors of the Pleasant Hill Cheese Factory.
JOHN C. NELTNOR-Turner, general dealer in Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Hardware. Tinware, Plated Ware, Glassware, Crockery, Books, Stationery, Groceries, Tobacco, Garden, Field and Flower Seeds, Drugs and Medicines, Toilet and Fancy Goods. Physicians' Prescriptions and Family Receipts Carefully Compounded.
FRANK HAUMESER-Lisle, dealer in Dry Goods. Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Shelf Hardware, Drugs and Medicines, School Books, and in fact all kinds of merchandise usually found in a country store. Condition Powders for Horses and Cattle a Specialty,
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GROVE PLACE NURSERIES-Turner, John C. Neltnor, pro- - prietor. Propagator and dealer in every variety of Hardy Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Evergreens, Vines, Climbers, Flowering Shrubs, Hedge Plants, Roses and Bulbs. Our stock is first-class, and is offered to Dealers, Amateur and Suburban Planters at Lowest Possi- ble Prices. Trees Planted, and Warranted, when desired. Contracts taken to Furnish, Set and Guarantee Trees and Shrubs to Corpora- tions, or those starting Suburban Villages, on Reasonable Terms. Correspondence solicited.
SEBASTIAN HARTNAGLE-Lisle, manufacturer of Wagons, Carriages, Sleighs, &c. All work done by hand and warranted. In the Blacksmith Department, Horse-Shoeing and Repairing a specialty.
WILL COUNTY CHEESE FACTORY-Barber's Corners, Will County. This Cheese Factory was established in 1871, by a Stock Company of Farmers in the vicinity of Barber's Corners. In 1875, Messrs. Ward & Daniels became sole proprietors. Mr. Daniels is a practical Cheese Maker and has charge of the Factory, and M. Ward is the Business Manager. Address, WARD & DANIELS.
H. J. BERRY-Proprietor and manufacturer of Perkins' Patent Fire Proof and Single Plate Shutters, 138 & 140 Lake St., Chicago.
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