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Petrie, David A., Dealer in Lum- . ber; also Contraetor and Builder.
Paulson, O. P., Livery, Feed and Sale Stable.
Rule, H. K., Merehant, and Dealer in Groceries, Dry Goods, ete.
SWEETWATER.
Alkire, D. H., Merehant. ,
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, Merehant.
MASON COUNTY.
HAVANA.
Bivens, Samuel, Treasurer of Mason County.
Conwell, S. C., Attorney and Coun- selor 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. ; Ætna, 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, etc., 29 Main street.
Dehm, J., & Bro., Dealers in Grocer- ies, Provisions, Queensware, Glassware, Wooden and Willow. Ware, ctc., 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, Dcalers in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Paints, Putty, and Patent Medicincs.
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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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
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.
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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. & 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., Circuit 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. Off- 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.
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 ; NN
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
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 $87,- 000,000 ; Travelers Life and Accident Insurance Company of Hartford, Assets, $4,500,000. 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, Manu- 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, Circuit 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, etc. 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, Plum street.
Stevens, C., Dr., Dentist.
Strickle, J. F., Dealer in Staple anď® Fancy Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shocs, 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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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
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 Farm 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, etc.
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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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
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 east 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 connec- tion with the Hotel.
. Cameron & Fletcher, Proprietors of Bath Flouring Mills. Dealers in Grain, Flour, Feed, Bran, Shorts, etc. 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 Implements, 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 Salt.
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 Sliares 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 Files a Spe- cialty, without the aid of Knife, Caus 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 Peace; Collecting Agent. Lumber, Doors, Blinds, Sash, Brick, Lime, Cement, Drain Tile and Chimneys.
Heckman, George, Blacksmith and Carriage-maker.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Rosher, E. A., Dealer in Dry Goods, Grocerics, 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 Overshocs, etc., for Men, Women and Children.
Schoeneman, F., Dcaler in Saddles, Harness, Bridles, Collars, Whips, Blan- kets, ctc.
Shanholtzer, J. N., Proprictor 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., Dcaler in Pure Drugs and Hardware; Books, Station- ery ; Paints, Oils, Brushes and Fancy Goods of all kinds, at prices below Competition.
Low & Foster, Shipping and Com- mission Merchants. Main office, Havana, 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 mct 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, Topcka.
Downey, J. W., M. D., Physician and Surgcon, 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.
1870. .
1860.
TOWNSHIPS.
Total.
Native.
Foreign.
White.
Colored.
White.
Colored.
Township 18, R. 5 W
793
677
116
793
791
1
Township 19, R. 5 W
1243
1068
175
1243
Sweet Water ..
230
204
26
230
Township 17, R. 6 W
1172
1059
113
1172
951
Athens ..
351
318
33
350
1
392
Township 18, R. 6 W
1271
1184
87
1270
1
1177
3
Township 19, R. 6 W
1239
1052
187
1239
841
Greenview
373
311
62
373
Township 17, R. 7 W
880
803
77
880
682
Township 18, R. 7 W
2821
2380
441
2814
7
2013
3
Petersburg.
1792
1465
327
1787
5
1196
Township 19, R. 7 W
941
797
144
941
962
Township 17, R. 8 W
472
402
70
472
305
Tallula
339
289
50
339
Township 18, R. 8 W
477
417
60
477
374
Township 19, R. 8 W
426
393
33
426
265
...
M
TOWNSHIPS.
Total.
Native.
Foreign.
White.
Colored.
White.
Colored.
Allen's Grove.
1199
1027
172
1199
Bath.
2124
1802
322
2124
1070
..
Bath.
464
425
39
464
513
Crane Creek
1068
1020
48
1068
Havana.
2933
2406
527
2930
3
2075
1
Havana.
1785
1465
320
1782
3
Lynchburg
804
692
112
804
Manito.
1352
1088
264
1352
Manito
375
332
43
375
Mason City
2387
2244
143
2387
652
Mason City.
1615
1537
78
1615
264
Mason Plains
800
639
161
800
Pennsylvania
932
875
57
932
Quiver
893
788
105
893
Salt Creek
1102
1044
58
1102
Sherman.
590
492
98
590
...
POPULATION OF MASON COUNTY BY TOWNSHIPS.
1870.
1860.
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1136
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