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WILLIAM L. LAYMAN, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Chandlerville ; was born in Union Co , Ohio, Feb. 1, 1840; his father's family removed to Illinois in the fall of 1845, locating in Lynchburg Township, and in the same house where he now resides ; this dwelling, although only of the ordinary size, was, during these early times, fully occupied, being the home of five families during a part of one year. Mr. Layman was married, in 1865, to Miss Mary Warrender, who was born in Lincolnshire, England,
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July 31, 1850; her father, Robert Warrender, came to America in the fall of 1851. They have the following children living : Barbara A., born Sept. 12, 1866; Joseph R., Dec. 28, 1872, and Bessie E., July 5, 1876; Sarah E., May 13, 1868, died May 4, 1869. Mr. Lavman has served as Collector three years and Commissioner of High- ways two terms; he, with his brother Joseph H., owns 150 acres of land in Lynchburg Township, this county; the former village of Lynchburg was located on this farm.
MARK A. SMITHI, dealer in grain, Suicarte; was born in Addison Co., Vt., Aug. 11, 1811, where he resided till his removal to the West ; Sept. 12, 1839. he left his native hills for the far-off West, and landed at Moscow, Mason Co., Ill., on the 15th of the following mouth ; here he found log cabins, but no occupants, except two squir- rels sporting on the roof of one of the buildings. Mr. Smith left his family at the landing and went in search of and found Mr. Nelson Abbey, who lived in what is now Lynchburg Township, some distance from the landing. The condition of the country and the hard-kips of the settlers at this carly date, will be fully set forth in the general history of the county and histories of the townships. Mr. S. has been a resident of this township for a period of forty years, and is now the only one remaining in Lynch- burg Township of those who settled there as early as 1839 or before. He was first married, in Vermont, Oct. 15, 1837, to Miss Eliza A. Wade, who was born in Windham, that State, in September, 1807; her death occurred in March, 1870; by this union there were five children, four of whom are living-Henry, who resides in Snicarte ; Mrs. Sweney, at Jacksonville, Ill. ; Irving, in Lynchburg Township, and Altert F., in Lincoln, Ill .; Martha J. died in 1839. He was marri d, Sept. 16, 1871, to Mrs. Rebecca Warren (Ingram), who was born in Indiana ; she died Sept. 6, 1872. He was maried to his present wife, Mrs. Mary A. Butler ( Richards), July 10, 1873; she was born in Ohio. Mr. Smith has served as Justice of the Peace one term ; his election took place about 1852; he has filled the office of School Treasurer for more than thirty years and is the present incumbent. Mr. S., while he has to some extent been engaged in merchandising, his also followed farming, and now owns about one thousand acres of land in Lynchburg Township.
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP.
JOHN G. CONOVER, farmer ; P. O. Biggs. As early as 1790, Peter Cono- ver, of Moumonth Co., moved with his family to Woodford Co., Ky., where, in Decem- ber, 1812, the subject of this sketch was born. The elder Conover was the youngest of five brothers, and the four oldest were all soldiers of the Revolution. In 1822, the Conover family, with a large number of relatives and sequaintances, desirous of locating beyond the influence of slavery, moved by wagons to this State, the journ y occupying some months, and attended with hardships that would have deterred auy but the stout- hearted. The party reached Springfield in June, and, after an examination of the country, chose the Jersey Prairie, in what is now Morgan Co., as the site uf their futuro home. Peter Cunover and his wife remained in this locality until their death, which occurred to the first in May, 1835, and to the latter in October, 1816. John G. Con- over was married, in 1833, to Miss Susan Houghton ; she died in 1845, and he was married, in 1816, to Mrs. Hannah Mitche l. He moved to this county in 1841, and settled in the vicinity of Bath. In 1849, he crossed the plains to Cali- fornia, and returned by way of the Isthmus in 1851. In the early days of Morgan and Menard Cos .. he enjoyed the acquaintance of Lincoln, Yates and Col. Hardin, the latter making his home, in his youth, with the Conover family. Mr. Conover settled upon the place he now occupies, on See. 31. in 1866, consisting of 160 acres, well improved, and worth about $30 per acre. His business capacity and integrity have been recognized by the people of Sherman Township, and on various occasions they have chosen him Justice of the Peace, and, for five years in succession, Assessor.
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J. II. CUNNINGIIAM, druggist, Easton ; was born in 1844, in Louisiana; in 1854, he came to Mason Co., Ill., and engaged in teaching school a few years prior to 1874, when he began in the drug business at Topeka, Ill; in about six months he sold out and came to Easton, Ill., where he engaged in the same business, in addi- tion to which he has added hardware, books and stationery; ; he is having a good trade, and his honesty and uprightness, together with his work and the benevolent enterprises of his county, and interest in literature, which he prides himself in, will win him friends and prosperity. He was married, in 1874, to Anna Walker, daughter of John Walker, a farmer of Havana Township.
ISAAC W. DEPUE, farmer; P. O. Easton ; was born in New Jersey in 1847 ; in early life, he emigrated, with his parents, to Pennsylvania, and from that State to Illi- nois in 1853, settling ou See. 23 of this township. Ile was married, in 1866, to Rebecca Jones, who died in 1878. He has two children-a son nimed Corydon, born in 1876, and a daughter named Lula, born in 1871. He is now serving the people of the town- ship in the capacity of Justice of the Peace. Ile is proprietor of the Easton House, in the village of Easton, and also cultivates his farm of 120 acres on Sec. 23, which is in a fair state of cultivation, and worth about $30 per acre.
CHARLES W. HOUGHTON, physician and surgeon, Eston ; was born in Men- ard Co., in what is known as Rock Creek Precinct, in 1836, and came to this county in 1854, and finished reading medicine with Dr. Mastick, with whom, after finishing his medical course, he entered into partnership in the practice of medicine near where the village of Kilbourne is located. This partnership continued until 1860, when it was dissolved, and Dr. Houghton moved to the town of Bath in this country. In August of the following year, he relinquished his lucrative and extending practice, andI raised a company for the war, which was mustered into the service as Company D. 85th I. V. I. He continued with the company as its commander through all the campaigns and battles in which it was engaged, until 1864, when he resigned his commission and returned to Bath and to his practice, which he continued for five years ; he then moved to Newman- ville, Cass Co. On the completion of the I., B. & W. Railroad, he returned to Mason Co., in 1873, and took up his residence at the new vi lage of Easton, ou that line, build- ing the first residence in the place ; here he has continued until the present time, and enjoys an extensive practice. The Doctor was married, in 1856. t. Miss Mary F. Mitchell, a step daughter of J. G. Conover, one of the early and prominent pioneers of Illinois and of this coun'y. They have had two children-a son named Corry F., who died in 1876, aged 17, and a daughter -Eva, born in 1865.
AMOS HEATER, farmer ; P. O. Ilavana ; is a son of Jacob Heater, of Penn- sylvania ; born in 1790, and died in 1863; was a farmer, and marrie | Elizabeth Gulden ; she was born in 1793, and died in 1866. The subject of this sketch was born in 1818, in Berks Co., Penn. ; in 1842, he moved to Mason Co., Ill., and engaged in farming for two years, and then worked on a steamboat on the Mississippi River for one year. In 1846, he was married to Rebecca Bailer, dinghter of Philip Bailer ; she was born in 1827, in Pennsylvania, and came to Illinois in 1845. After marriage, they rented for four years, and, by frugally saving their means, together with the little talent (50 cent-) which they began with, they were then enabled to purchase a piece of land which now contains 200 acres; it was then raw prairie, but now has become one of fine quality, and of good improvement. Mr. Heater makes a specialty of raising hedge-plants, and has on hand thousands of fine quality ; they have had eleven children, the living are Augus- tus, Jennie, Ninnetta, Catharine, Jacob, Fannie, Perry, Adelbert ; three are dead. Mr. Heater has held offices of Constable and School Director and Treasurer. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church, also all the family belong; he has also been Super- intendent of Sabbath schools and taught classes.
JOHN LANDWER, farmer ; P. O. Biggs Station ; is a son of Harman Landwer and Mary (Spode) Landwer ; he was of Germany, and died 1835; she was a daughter of John Spode of Hanover, Germany ; she died abont 1830; they had ten children, three survive. The subject of this sketch was born Jan. 9, 1829, in Hanover, Germany. In 1849, he engaged in carpentering in connection with farming ; he then came to
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Illinois, and engaged in farming for Henry Cramer, one year ; he then rented of D. Strube near Matanzas, for four years ; he then joined his little resource thus gained with the improved talent (45c. ) which was his only treasure at his landing, and bought 80 acres, a part of the present farm of 700 acres, and has made it one of beauty and fine quality. He was married, Aug. 18, 1854, to Catherine Busch, daughter of Henry Busch, of Hanover, Germany. She was one of five children, and was born Dec. 3, 1872. Their marriage blessed them with three children, all living-Mary, married to R. Keest, now living in Bath Township, Harmon, living at home, Anna, living at home. They are members of the Lutheran Church.
PETER MORGENSTERN, farmer; P. O. Havana ; is a son of Peter Morgen- stern of Europe, who came to Pennsylvania in 1847, and in 1850, to Illinois; he died in 1978. The subject of this sketch was born Sept. 15, 1828, on a farm in Europe, and came with his father, as stated ; he remained at home until 1851, when he was married to Caroline Louvine, daughter of a noted shoemaker of Germany ; she was born in 1831, and came to Illinois in 1850. They settled on a farm of 140 acres, in Sher- man Township, and remained there until 1865, when they moved to the present farm of 160 acres, which they have improved and made one of value ; they have added to this until now they own 1, 175 aeres attained mostly by their own management. He has held offices of schools, and is at present Director ; he and wife be'ong to the Albright Church, in which he has held office of Class-Reader and Superintendent of Sab- bath schools, and is now teacher of a Bible class in the same. Nine children were the fruits of this happy marriage, living are-Caroline, Lucinda, Lizzie, Emma, Anna, Sammy, Charlie, Henry, (infant dead ).
DANIEL MARTZ, farmer ; P. O. Topeka : is the oldest son of Abraham Martz. who was a shoemaker by trade and died about 1856. The subject of this sketch was born in 1811, in Pennsylvania ; when 16, he began mining, and, at the age of 24, he was selected as " boss" of the company. He opened several important mines in Penn- sylvania and was very successful in his management, not even losing a single man under his orders ; he continued this business until 1861, when he came to Masou Co., Ill., and settled on the present farm of 120 acres, attained entirely by his own management. It is probably worth $35 per acre. Hle was married, in 1833, in Columbia Co., Penn., to Elizabeth Henninger, daughter of Frederick Henninger, of Pennsylvania ; they had eleven children, five living, six dead ; the living are Sarah, Lavina (has taught school and married John Allen, of Fulton Co .; is now living in Ipava ; is a druggist ); Emma E. (married R. B. Leonard, of Mason Co.) ; Ellen, Charles (living in Topeka. )
SUSAN TROUT, farmer ; P. O. Topeka ; is a daughter of Elias Musselman, of Pennsylvania ; he was a farmer and came to Illinois about 1817 and died in 1859 ; her mother's maiden name was Messinger, of Pennsylvania ; she died in 1864; they were both members of the Lutheran Church of Pennsylvania, and had a family of ten chil- dren, four of whom survive. The subject of this sketch was born .Jan. 2, 1820, in Pennsylvania, and came to Illinois in 1847. In 1849, was married to William Trout, son of George Trout, of Pennsylvania; after marriage, they settled near Havana until Ist], when they moved to Forest City Township (then Mason Plains) ; one year after- ward moved to the present farm of 280 acres, attained entirely by their own labor and management ; Mr. Tront died Aug. 31, 1873 ; he was a member of the Lutheran Church of Eric Co., Penn ; they had five children-George (he married Carrie Mor- genstern, of Mason Co., daughter of Peter Morgenstern whose sketch appears else- where), Israel, Aaron ; and two are dead-William and an infant.
ERRATA.
On page 203, instead of Col. Rogers ny first Postmaster in Salem, should be John MeNamar, first Postimaster, who was succeeded by Abraham Lincoln, who retained the office until he removed to Sprin field.
On page 808, instead of " The Menard County Axis was established with (. Clay as editor and publisher," read, was established by H. L. Clay, who was succeeded by C. Clay.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
MENARD COUNTY.
PETERSBURG.
Albers, H. B., Dealer in and Manu- facturer of Boots and Shoes. A fine assortment of Ladies' and Misses' Shoes ' in all sizes on hand; also Boots and Shoes of his own Manufacture, for Men and Boys. The only exclusive Boot and Shoe House in Menard County.
Antle, F. P., Dr., Physician and Sur- geon.
Bale & Co., Manufacturers and Deal- ers in Drain Tiles of every description. Office at Woolen Factory.
Bale, F. V., Proprietor of the Salem Flouring-Mill, which is now in a flour- ishing condition.
Bale, Hardin & Son, Manufactur- ers and Dealers in Cloths, Cassimeres, Doeskins, Satinets, Jeans, Tweeds, Flannels, Blankets, Fancy and Plain Stocking Yarn, etc., etc., West street, one-half mile south of Court House.
Bishop, Robert, Manufacturer and Importer of Guns, Pistols, Rifles, Bowie-Knives and Sporting Apparatus in all its branches. All kinds of repair- ing done at the shortest notice. South side Square.
Blane, S. H., Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Office on north side Square.
Bone, D. M., Dealer in Furniture, Wall Paper, Coffins and Caskets.
Bowen, J. H., Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Glassware, Queens- ware, Wood and Willow Ware, Red Front, west side Square.
Brahm, Lanning & Wright, Dry Goods Dealers.
Brahm & Greene, Bankers.
Branson, N. W., Hon., Attorney at Law.
Cain & Parks, Editors of the Peters- burg Observer and Job Printers.
Clark, N. & L. B., Proprietors of the Clark House, formerly the Elmo, north- cast corner Square. First-class accom- modations.
Cook, J. W., Practicing Physician and Surgeon.
Deerwester, S., Wagon and Carriage Manufacturing, Blacksmithing, and Gen- eral Job Work.
Elliott, C. E., Practicing Physician.
Frackelton, D. S., Banker. Collec- tions made and promptly remitted.
Hatfield, C. L., Dealer in Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Stucco, Lime, Ilair, Cement, etc., etc.
Hofing, J .. Proprietor of the Menard Ilotel. First - class accommodations. Fine Sample Room on ground floor.
Johnson, Breese, Attorney at Law. Office on north side Square. Knoles, T. S., Attorney.
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Masters, Hardin W., Attorney at Law and Solicitor in Chancery ; State's Attorney for Menard County.
Mick & Knoles, Proprietors and Editors of the Petersburg Democrat. Job Work done on short notice and at low rates.
Morris, E. M., Wagon Manufacturer ; also Blacksmithing and General Job Work. North Main street.
Masters & Rankin, Dealers in Lum- ber, Lime, Lath, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Hair, Stucco, Cement, etc., etc. Office and Yard, corner Main and Cherry.
Montgomery, B. F., Stock Dealer. McNeely, T. W., Hon., Attorney at Law.
McDougall & Stith, Dealers in Staple und Fancy Groceries, Glassware, Queensware, Woodenware, Teas, Cof- fees, Spices, Tobacco, cte., etc.
Morris, D. T., Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Collars, Bridles, Whips, Combs, Brushes, etc., etc .; also Wholesale Dealer in Case Collars.
Newcomer, J. W., Practicing Phy- sician.
Rainey, P., Miller and Grain Dealer. Richter, J. F., Importer and Dealer in Italian and American Marble, also Scotch and American Granite Monu- ments. Prepared to turn out as fine work as any in Central Illinois. Shop and Yard near northeast corner of Square.
Stewart & Truckenmiller, Deal- ers in Pure Drugs, Medicines, l'erfum- ery, Toilet and Fancy Articles, Choice Wines and Liquors for medicinal use, and all Druggists' Sundries, Fine Imported and Domestic Cigars. Phy- sicians' l'rescriptions carefully prepared. West side Square.
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Stoker, A. W., Foundry, General Machine Shop and Job Work.
Shephard & Rutledge, Livery and Feed Stable. First-class Rigs at reason- able rates.
Stevens, R. N., Attorney at Law and Master in Chancery.
White, William M., Contractor and Builder.
Waring, W. C., Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Trunks and Valises, also Gro- ceries, Glass and Queensware, Wood and Willow Ware.
Young, Arthur, Justice of the Peace and Insurance Agent, Represent- ing the Royal Insurance Company of Liverpool, England.
TALLULA.
Bell Bros., Dealers in Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Provisions, Queensware, etc., etc.
Dinkel, J. A., Manufacturers and Dealer in Furniture and Undertaking, also Wall Paper.
Metcalf, E. T., Dr., Practicing Phy- sician.
Robertson, C. M., Dr., Physician and Surgeon.
Spears, J. Q., Merchant and Grain Dealer.
Sadford, G. H., Dr., Physician and Surgeon.
Thrapp, F. S., Dealer in Drugs, Med- icines and Chemicals, Perfumery, Soaps, Combs and Brushes, Trusses, Support- ers. Braces and Toilet Articles, Books, Stationery, etc., etc.
Thacher, C. B., Capt., Justice of the Peace.
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Thrapp, R. B., Proprietor of the Tal- lula Nursery. Complete assortment of Fruit, Shade and Ornamental Trees, Evergreens, Roses, etc., etc., with a fine assortment of Small Fruit.
Wathen, J. F., Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Fancy Goods, also Groceries, Provisions, Queensware, Glassware and Confection- eries.
Wathen Hotel, J. F. Wathen, Pro- prietor. New house, newly furnished ; First- class accommodations expressly for transient trade.
ATHENS.
Clark, C., Manufacturer of Brick and Tiling. Large quantity of the best quality constantly on hand. All sizes of Tile from 3 to 7 inch.
Hurt, J. A., Capt., Proprietor Hotel and Boarding-house.
Hargrave, M. T., M. D., Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Books, Stationery, etc., etc .; Pure Liquors for medical use ; also Paints, Oils, Perfuun- eries, Toilet Soaps, Hair Oils, Combs, etc., etc.
Hall, C., General Merchant.
Kinhart, J., Manufacturer of Wagons, Carriages and General Job Work ; also Blacksmithing in its various branches; also Dealer in Agricultural Implements. Primm, T. J., Dr., Physician and Surgcon.
Roberts, William F., Dr., Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Varmshes, Window Glass, Putty, Books and Stationery, Wall Paper,
Window Curtains, Pure Wines and Liquors for medical uses.
Thomas, E. D., Dr., l'racticing Phy- sician.
CREENVIEW.
Alkire, J. D., Banker. Engle, M. M., Merchant.
Foster, J. T, Merchant.
Hughes, Daniel T., Druggist and Apothecary. Prescriptions carefully pre- pared. Also Justice of the Peace.
Hurst, Stith J., Physician.
Marbold, H. H., Banker and Dealer in Live Stock.
Petrie, John A., Dealer in Hardware, Grain and Farm Implements.
Petrie & Co., Dealers in Stoves, Tin - ware, Agricultural Implements, and Grain.
Petrie, David A., Dealer in Lum- ber; also Contractor and Builder.
Paulson, O. P., Livery, Feed and Sale Stable.
Rule, H. K., Merchant, and Dealer in Groceries, Dry Goods, etc.
SWEETWATER.
Alkire, D. H., Merchant.
Deal, George T., Dealer in Live Stock.
Deal, John H., Miller. Lee, John D., Physician.
Propst, Levi, Carpenter and Joiner.
Sharp, Adam, Maker of and Dealer in Boots and Shoes.
Schofield, Joseph, Merchant.
MASON COUNTY.
HAVANA.
Bivens, Samuel, Treasurer of Mason County.
Conwell, S. C., Attorney and Coun- sclor at Law. Particular attention to . Foreign Collections, Paying Taxes, and Buying and Selling Real Estate. Office second story, front room, over Krebaum & Middlekamp's store.
Coppel, J. F., Fire Insurance Agent, Attorney and Notary Public. Repre- sents the following reliable Fire Insurance Companies : Home, New York ; Hart- ford of Hartford, Conn. ; AEtna, Hart- ford ; Phoenix, Hartford; North Brit- ish and Mercantile, London, England, and American Central, St. Louis, Mo. Covington, M. E., No. 47 Main st., Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Toilet and Fancy Articles, Fine Soaps, Brushes, Perfumery, Patent Medicines, Alcohol, Pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal use. Physicians' Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Craig, G. W., Manufacturer of and Dealer in Cigars and Tobacco, Smokers' Articles, cte., 29 Main street.
Dehm, J., & Bro., Dealers in Grocer- ies, Provisions, Queensware, Glassware, Wooden and Willow Ware, etc., corner Main and Orange streets.
Dearborn & Campbell, Attorneys. Dehm & Mack, Proprietors of the Havana Brewery.
Delbarre, H., Rev., Pastor of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church.
Dieffenbacher, P. L., M. D., U. S. Pension Surgeon for Mason County
Office No. 15 South Orange street. Special attention given to Surgery. Office hours from 1 to 3 P. M. Calls for visits should be left before 9 o'clock A. M
Dray, Walter S., Loans and Dis- counts.
Easton, O. C., Postmaster.
Emerson, George S., Freight and Ticket Agent Peoria, Pekin & Jackson- ville R. R.
England, I. W., Dealer in Choice Candies, Tropical and Native Fruits, Vegetable Produce, etc.
Fullerton & Wallace, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, and Solicitors in Chancery.
Haack, L. R., Dealer in Wall Paper, Window Glass, Window Shades, Cur- tains, Fixtures and Wood Moldings. Painting and Papering done on reason- able terms and in a workmanlike man- ner.
Har sell, Josiah, Sheriff of Mason County.
Harpham & Browning, Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Paints, Putty, and Patent Medicines.
Havighorst, Henry, Dealer in Hardware and Cutlery. Sole Agent for Simmons' " Keen Kutter" Axes. Main street.
Heiniger, Johannes, Rev., Pas- tor of the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church ; also Teacher of German and English.
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Heinrich, J. W., Manager for the Singer Manufacturing Company for the Counties of Mason and Fulton. . All orders promptly attended to. Attach- ments furnished on short notice, and repairing of the Singer Sewing Machine a Specialty. Office at Whittaker's Book Store.
Holzgræfe, G. H., Billiard and Sam- ple Room, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Choice Wines, Liquors, etc., etc., 12 Plum street.
Hurley, John, & Sons, Dealers in all kinds of river Fish. Market at Havana and two miles. northeast of Havana. All orders promptly filled during the season, from October to May.
Joyce, E. M., & Co., Dealers in Sta- ple and Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Queensware, Glassware, Wood and Wil- low Ware, Cigars and Tobacco, Main street.
Karl, George, Proprietor of the Tay- lor House Saloon, 25 Main street.
Kirk, J. S., Police Magistrate and General Insurance Agent.
Krebaum, C. G., Dealer in Grain, Live Stock, Hides, Furs and Rags. Buys Grain and Live Stock at all Sta- tions on P., P. & J. R. R. between Chandlerville and Pekin, and on I., B. 1 & W. road at all Stations west of Mason City. Call and see me before selling. Office No. 8 South Plum street.
Krebaum, A., Dealer in Real Estate. Lacey, Lyman, Hon., Cirenit and Appellate Judge.
Langford, George W., Salesman for
Browning, W. C., & Co., Manufac- turers and Jobbers of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing, 502 and 504 Broadway, New York.
Low, T. F., Teller Havana National Bank, No. 2,242, organized Feb. 15, 1875.
Low & Foster, Shipping and Com- mission Merchants. Mason County Corn a specialty.
McFadden & Co., (established 1861) Grain. Mason County Corn a specialty.
Mallory, J. A., Hon., Judge of Mason County Court.
Mason County Bank. Organized in 1865. McFadden & Coppel, Bank- ers. Transacts a General Banking Bus- iness. Special attention given to Col- lections in this and adjoining counties. Refer to Ninth National Bank, New York; Fifth National Bank, Chicago ; Lucas Bank, St. Louis ; Second National Bank, Peoria.
Mason County Democrat. Offi- cial paper of Mason County. Estab- lished in 1849. Circulation 1,000. Pub- lished weekly. Subscription $2, or $1.50 if paid in advance. Mounts & Mur- dock, Publishers.
Mason County Republican. Published Friday of each week. Terms, $1.50 per annum, in advance. F. Ketcham, Editor ; C. B. Ketcham, Pro- prietor.
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