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Mitchell, Isaac N., General Fire and Life Insurance. Real Estate, Loan, Pension and Collection Agency, No. 51 Main street. Represents the following reliable Insurance Companies : Insur- ance Company of North America, Phil- adelphia; Underwriters', New York ; Connecticut, Hartford ; Continental, New York ; Springfield Fire and Marine, Massachusetts ; Phenix. Brook- lyn; German, Peoria, Ill .; German American, New York ; Manhattan, New York ; Royal of Liverpool, England Western Assurance Company, Toronto :
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Lycoming, Pennsylvania ; Imperial and Northern, London, England, and Fire- man's Fund, California. Total Assets of the above Fire Companies over $70,- 000,000. Mutual Life Insurance Com- pany of New York, Assets over 887,- 000,000 ; Travelers Life and Accident Insurance Company of Hartford, Assets, 84,500,000. Total Assets of the above Companies over $160,000,000.
Morgan, William B., Proprietor of the Taylor House.
Morgan, W. B., Proprietor of the Taylor House.
Murdock, S. A., Attorney and Coun- selor at Law.
Newlin, James C., Constable.
Nortrup, H. R., Attorney at Law. Parkins, G. W., Physician and Sur- geon, Main street.
Paul, J. B., Physician and Surgeon, 101 Main street.
Pipkin & Cunningham, Mamı- facturers of Farm and Spring Wagons, and General Jobbing.
Pitman, John W., Attorney and Counselor at Law, north side Main st. Prottzmen, J., Justice of the Peace, Plum street. Deeds, Mortgages made and acknowledged and Collections made promptly, and strict attention paid to all business appertaining to his office. Also Agent for Real Estate.
Rhodes, John W., Dealer in all Kinds of Standard Farm Machinery.
Sarff, J. W., Wholesale Dealer and Grower of Hedge Plants.
Schill, A. & W., Butchers and Deal- ers in Fresh, Salted and Smoked Meats. Cash paid for Hides. No. 43 Main st. Schill, Charles, Dealer in Stoves. Tinware, etc., No. 35 Main street.
Schwenk, Leonard, Cirenit Clerk of Mason County.
Seibert, George, Rev., Pastor of the Reformed Church in America.
Shermeyer, H. H., 77 Main street. Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness. Saddles, Collars, Bridles, Whips, Halt- ers, Curry-combs, ete. Repairing done neatly and cheaply. All work war- ranted. Give me a call. Also Dealer in Uncle Sam's Harness Oil.
Siebenaler, N., Manufacturer of Fine Cigars; also Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Tobacco and Snuff. No. 58 Main street. All orders promptly attended to.
Stephenson & Wahlfeld, Dealers in Groceries and Provisions, Hardware and Tinware, l'lum street.
Stevens, C., Dr., Dentist.
Strickle, J. F., Dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, etc.
Smith, James P., Baggage and Trans- fer Express. Prompt attention given to the transfer of passengers and bag- gage.
Taylor, J. H., Dealer in Clothing and Furnishing Goods, No. 23 Main street. Thorp, O. B., Dealer in Hardware, Guns, Pistols, Ammunition, Sporting Goods, Fishing Tackle, etc. Breech and Muzzle Loading Guns made to order. Repairing done at reasonable rates, and all work Warranted.
Vanlaningham, M., Proprietor Liv- ery, Feed and Exchange Stable, corner Plum and Bridge streets.
Valentine, H., Wholesale Dealer in and Grower of Hedge Plants.
Whitaker, S., Bookseller, Stationer and Dealer in Wall Paper, Latest News- papers and Periodicals, Toys, Fancy Goods and Children's Carriages. All kinds of Moldings. Picture Frames to order. Corner of Main and Plum streets.
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Wiener, A. E., Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Carpetings. Curtains and Trimmings, Trunks, Valises, Carpet-sacks, etc., etc., new Masonic Hall Building.
Woll, William, Dealer in Groceries and Provisions, 26 Main street.
Wright, O. H. & H. A., Attorneys at Law and Solicitors in Chancery, Real Estate and Loan Agents.
MASON CITY.
Ambrose & Sons, Dealers in Hard- . ware, Cutlery, Stoves, etc.
Badger, S. M., County Superintendent of Schools.
Cargill & Swing, General Merchan- dise. Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Notions, Groceries and Provisions, etc., etc., etc.
Cook, F. H., Retail Grocer and Dealer in Queensware, Glassware, Lamps, Wood- enware, Cutlery, etc.
Earl, James F., Dealer in Dry Goods, Carpets, Boots and Shoes. Hats and Caps, Notions, etc., etc., etc., Chestnut street.
Fagan, T. J., Dealer in Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Proprietor of Bank Sam- ple and Billiard Room, Chestnut street. First National Bank of Mason City, Ill. A. A. Blunt. President ; John Van Horn, Vice President ; Otho S. King, Cashier. A General Banking Business done.
Hudson, J. P., Justice of the Peace. Hulshizer, John, Proprietor of Hul- shizer's Billiard and Sample Room, and Dealer in Wines, Liquors, Cigars, etc. Entrance on Chestnut and Tonica sts.
Ironmonger & Tebbetts, Proprie- tors of Mason City Mills, and Dealers in Grain, Flour. Feed, etc., etc. etc. Merchants' milling promptly attended to.
Lewin, H. T., Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions, etc., cor- ner of Tonica and Chestnut streets. Dealer in Farmn Produce.
McDowell, J. B., Physician and Sur- geon.
Mason City Independent, Haughey & Warnock, Proprietors. The Independent is published every Friday at $1.50 per year, and is now in the thirteenth volume. Office, No 16 Chestnut street, between Main and Tonica.
Mehan, T. N., Counselor and Attor- ney at Law. District State's Attorney.
Naylor Bros., Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries. Confectionery, Tobac- cos, Cigars, ete.
Onstot, R. J., Proprietor Post Office Book Store. Books, Stationery. Wall Paper, Notions, Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, etc.
Reisinger & Dietrich, Brick Man- ufacturers, Ice Dealers and Butchers.
Randolph, Charles E., Wholesale and Retail Dealer in' Groceries, Queens- ware, Cigars, Candies. Nuts, etc.
Smith, F. N., & Co., Bankers. Receive Deposits subject to call ; Buy and Sell Foreign and Domestic Ex- change, Government, County, Town and School Bonds ; make Collections on all accessible points, with prompt returns at current rates ; Discount Notes and Commercial Paper ; Make Loans upon Real Estate Securities for a term of one to five years. References : Chase National Bank, New York ; Merchants' National Bank, Chicago; St. Louis National Bank. St. Louis, Mo.
Thompson, W. F., Furniture and Undertaking, No. 11 Chestnut street.
Walker, J. A., Physician and Sur- geon.
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Wandell, J. H., Proprietor of the St. Nicholas Hotel and Livery Stable. Large Sample Room for Commercial Travelers.
BATH.
Allen, J. S., Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Queensware, Crockery, etc. Also Proprietor of the Restaurant one door cast of Grocery Store.
Barr, Daniel W., Proprietor of the Central House. Dealer in Horses and Mules ; also Trainer of Horses. Saddle Horses a Specialty. Livery in connee- tion with the Hotel.
Cameron & Fletcher, Proprietor- of Bath Flouring Mills. Dealers in Grain, Flour, Feed, Bran, Shorts, cte. Queen of Mason brand of Flour a Specialty. Orders promptly filled.
Harmison, D. C., M. D., Physician and Surgeon, and Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, etc. Physicians' Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Heberling, Warren, Dealer in Grain, Groceries and Hardware, Queens- ware, Agricultural Tuplements, Salt, Lime and Cement.
Horstman Bros., Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, and Notions.
Horstman & Co., Commission and Grain.
Low & Foster, Shipping and Com- mission Merchants. Main office, Havana, Ill. Mason County Corn a Specialty. Middelkamp, H., Undertaker and Dealer in Lumber. Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Household Furniture and Undertakers' Goods.
Schaaf, A., Dealer in Groceries, Queensware, Hardware, Notions, Stoves, Tinware and Sals.
Turner, W. W., Proprietor of Billiard Hall.
Turner, W. W., & Co., Dealers in Agricultural Implements and Farm Tools of all kinds. Repairs furnished. Whelpley, J. C., Dealer in Groceries and Family Supplies. Goods sold at Lowest Prices for Cash. Highest Price Paid for Produce.
KILBOURNE.
Bigelow, E. H., Grain Merchant. Davis, French, Manufacturer of Sor- ghum Molasses on Shares or by the Gallon.
Feild, A. E., Groceries and Provisions, Tinware, Notions, etc.
Low & Foster, Shipping and Com- mission Merchants. Main office, Havana, Ill. Mason County Corn a Specialty. Root, J. W., M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Treatment of Piles a Spe- ciałty, without the aid of Knife, Cans tic or Ligature. Cure Guaranteed.
Routt, J. W. & Brother, Black- smiths and Wagon-makers. Wagons and Sleighs made, and all kinds of Repairing to order and satisfactorily.
Ruggles & Field, Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fancy Toilet Articles, Trusses and Shoulder Braces ; Grass and Garden Seeds; Pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal purposes ; Paints, Oils, Varnishes and Dye Stuffs, Glass, Putty, Carbon Oil, Lamps and Chimneys ; Stationery. Prescriptions accurately compounded. Also Dealers in Hardware.
MANITO.
Eakin, R. S., Notary Public and Jus- tice of the Pence ; Collecting Agent. Lumber. Doors, Blinds, Sash, Brick, Lime, Cement, Drain Tile and Chimneys. Heckman, George, Blacksmith and Carriage-maker.
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Rosher, E. A., Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps. Interest on all accounts after sixty days. Sauter, Richard, Manufacturer of and Dealer in all kinds and grades of the Best Boots and Shoes, Rubbers, Arctic Overshoes, etc., for Men, Women and Children.
Schoeneman, F., Dealer'in Saddles, Harness, Bridles, Collars, Whips, Blan- kets, etc.
Shanholtzer, J. N., Proprietor Lib- erty Mills. Manufactures and keeps in Stock the Best Family Flour, Meal, etc., which is sold cheaper than at any other place.
EASTON.
Cunningham, J. H., Dealer in Pure Drugs and Hardware; Books, Station- cry ; Paints, Oils, Brushes and Fancy Goods of all kinds, at prices below Competition.
Low & Foster, Shipping and Com- mission Merchants. Main office, IIavana, Ill. Mason County Corn a Specialty. Terrel, E. D., Postmaster and Dealer in Dry Goods and Groceries.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Adkins, J. C., Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hard- ware, Cigars, Tobacco, etc., etc. Cash paid for Grain. Saidora.
Ashurst, John L., Manufacturer of the Blunt Succor Drill. This Drill has been manufactured only to a limited
extent, mainly since 1873, when he was first associated with Mr. Blunt. Since 1874, Mr. Ashurst has conducted the manufacturing alone, and has made and sold about one hundred of these Drills this season. The demand has been far in excess of the supply, and it is Mr. Ashurst's intention to increase his facil- ities for manufacturing so that the demand for the coming season can be met for this Drill, which is surpassed by none in the market. Section 36, Town 20, Range 9, Bath Township. P. O. Kilbourne, Ill.
Bell, Theodore, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines and Hardware, Topeka.
Downey, J. W., M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Topeka, Ill. Office over Martz's Store.
Jacobs, A., & Co., Manufacturers of and Dealers in Agricultural Implements, Wagons, Buggies, Carriages, etc., San Jose, Ill.
Low & Foster, Bishop's Station. Shipping and Commission Merchants. Main office, Havana, Ill. Mason County Corn a Specialty.
Neuman & Knapp, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Cloth- ing, etc., San Jose.
Paddock, Howarth & Co., Pro- prietors of the Sangamon Valley Mills, Chandlerville, Ill. Dealers in Flour and Feed.
Smith, Mark A., Dealer in Grain, Snicarte, Ill.
POPULATION OF MENARD COUNTY BY TOWNSHIPS.
TOWNSHIPS.
Total.
Native.
Foreign.
Colored.
White.
Colored.
Township 18, R. 5 W
793
116
793
791
1
Township 19, R. 5 W
Sweet Water ...
200
204
26
230
Township 17, R. 6 W
1172
1059
113
1172
Athens.
351
318
33
350
1
3912
Township 18, R. 6 W
1271
1184
87
1270
1
1177
Township 19, R. 6 W
1239
1052
187
1239
841
Greenview
373
311
62
373
Township 17, R. 7 W
Township 18, R. 7 W
2821
22380
441
2814
2013
3
Petersburg.
1792
1465
327
1787
1196
Township 19, R. 7 W
941
797
144
941
962
Township 17. R. & W
472
402
70
472
305
Tallula ..
339
259
50
339
Township 18, R. S W
477
417
60
477
374
Township 19. R. & W
42
393
33
426
265
POPULATION OF MASON COUNTY BY TOWNSIHIPS.
1870.
INGO.
TOWNSHIPS.
Totul.
Native.
Forelgn.
White.
Colored.
White.
C'olored.
Allen's Grove
1199
1027
172
1199
Bath ...
2124
1802
322
2124
1070
Bath
464
425
39
464
513
Crane Creek
1068
1020
48
1008
Havana ..
2933
2106
527
2030
3
2075
1
Havana
1785
1465
320
1782
3
Lynchburg
801
112
504
Manito ..
1352
1088
264
1352
Manito
375
3:2
43
375
Mason City.
22387
22.14
143
2387
652
Mason City
1615
1537
1615
204
Mason Plains
800)
629
161
800
Pennsylvania.
932
57
999
Quiver.
893
105
893
Salt Creek
1102
1044
58
1102
Sherman.
590
48
590
1068
175
1243
1136
1570.
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