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Ingalls, L. E., Real Estate Agent. Real Estate bought and sold; Money loaned on real estate, No. 73 Jefferson street.
Joliet Morning News, Published every morning, Sundays excepted, Nel- son, Ferriss & Co., Proprietors. Sub- scription price 1 cent per copy, or 25 cents per month, sent to any address, postage paid.
Joliet Sun, Sun Printing Company, 33 and 35 Chicago street. Daily Sun $5.00 a year, in advance ; Weekly Sun
$1.50 a year in advance. All kinds of Book and Job Printing at very low prices.
Joliet Collection Agency, Office in the Centennial Block, Jefferson strcet. Collections promptly attended to. E. Wilcox, Justice of the Peace. Refer by permission to First National Bank. Joliet Soap Works, Chas. W. Cleg- horn, Proprietor. Laundry Soap a specialty. Office and Factory north of Hyde's Mill.
Joliet Stone Company, Quarry-
men and Dealers in every variety of Joliet Stone, and General Stone Con- tractors. Quarries on South Richards street, also on Cass strect ; office, Duck- er's Block. Special attention given to the execution of plans, and . all orders for Cut, Rubbed and sawed Stone.
Joliet City Bank, of F. L. Cagwin & Sons.
Joliet Record, The, Published every Friday, by D. C. Henderson. Office corner of Jefferson and Ottawa streets. Terms, $1.50 per year in advance. The Jobbing Department is supplied wit.i the most improved machinery, and mod- ern types and fixtures, for doing print- ing expeditiously and in the most satis- factory manner. Orders by mail prompt- ly filled at lowest figures. The legal profession will find our facilities com- plete for printing Abstracts, Bricfs, etc. Legal Blanks in common use kept on hand, and others furnished on short notice.
Joliet Quarries. Wm. Davidson & Bro., Quarrymen and Dealers in Dimen- sion, Flagging and Rubble Stone. Or- ders for Cut Stone solicited and promptly filled by canal or railroad. Office at quarries, one mile south of Joliet.
Kelly, Thomas J., Jefferson street, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Dry .
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Goods, Notions and Fancy Goods. Ladies' Corsets a specialty ; Sole Agent for the Alista Perfumed Corset. Prices always the lowest; call and examine.
King & Bishop (Established in 1866), Dealers in all kinds of Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Cedar Posts, Building Paper and Carpet Felt. Yards on Des Planes street, formerly occupied by Hardy & Blanchard.
Knowlton, E. R., Dealer in Grain, Hard and Soft Coal, and Wood. Coal- yard at Elevator, south end of Eastern avenue. Parties desiring to order coal or wood can call at Hobbs & Knowlton's, at the Will Co. Bank, and talk through the telephone, thus saving the trouble of coming to the yard.
Krause, Julius, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Musical Instruments, Silverware, Spec- tacles, etc., No. 43 Jefferson Street. Repairing done in the best manner.
Keissling, Frederick, Butcher and Stock Dealer in all kinds of Fresh and Salt and Smoked Meats constantly on hand; also Manufacturer of all kinds of Sausage in the market. Live-Stock bought and sold. Market and office, North Bluff street.
Keyes, John, Proprietor Cut-Off Drug Store. Dealer in Pure Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, Toliet and Fancy Articles, Choice Wines and Liquors for medicinal use, and all Druggists' Sun- dries, Fine Imported and Domestic Cigars. Physicians' Perscriptions care. fully prepared. Store on Washington street, opposite Bush's elevator.
Lyford, H. M., Dealer in Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps and Furs, corner Jefferson and Ottawa streets.
Lambert, John, Wholesale and Re- tail Dealer in Hard and Soft Coal;
Wilkesbarre, Lump Lehigh, Blossburg, Brier Hill, Indiana Block and Wilming- ton Coal, supplied to manufacturers and dealers to all points by rail or canal. Office corner Jefferson street and Chi- cago & Alton R. R.
Mason, E. B., Real Estate and Loans, 63 Jefferson street, up stairs.
Millspaugh, I. T., Police Magistrate and Justice of the Peace. Collections promptly attended to.
Monroe, G., & Son, Wholesale Deal- ers and Shippers of Produce, and Gro- cers, Opera House Block.
Mack, U., Manufacturer of and Whole- sale and Retail Dealer in Boots and Shoes, 33 Jefferson street.
Munn & Munn, Attorneys at Law, 69 Jefferson street.
Munroe, George J., Attorney at Law and Financial Agent, Akin Block, No. 65 Jefferson street. Collections made throughout the west. Money loaned on approved security. Notary Public.
Mason & Plants, Lumber Dealers, and Manufacturers of Sash, Doors and Blinds, Frames, Moldings, Brackets, etc., etc .; Proprietors of Stone City Planing-Mill, office and yard, corner of Des Planes and Cass Streets.
Mansion House, one block north of Court House. Strictly Temperance House; prices to suit the times ; street cars pass its doors to and from the Fair Grounds, Penitentiary, etc. J. C. Dill- man, Proprietor.
Munch, F., Dealer in Hard and Soft Coal, Wood and Coke. Office, corner Scott and Jefferson streets, near Chi- cago & Alton freight depot.
Murphy Brothers, Livery and Feed Stable, No. 31 South Joliet street.
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Mackin, P., Dealer in Groceries, Pro- visions, Flour and Produce, No. 33 S. Chicago street. Highest price paid for Country Produce.
McFarlin, James H., Butcher and Stock Dealer; all kinds of Stock bought and sold. Office and Market, South Chicago street, corner of Wallace street.
Nobes, Isaac, Proprietor of Oak Hill Quarry. Dimension, Bridge, Rubble and Flagging Stone of the best quality, shipped by rail or canal to all parts of the Northwest. Quarry three-fourths of a mile north of the Illinois State Penitentiary.
Osgood, A. A., Real Estate and Loans, 54 Jefferson street.
Olin, Benjamin, Attorney at Law. Office in Masonic Block, northwest corner Jefferson and Ottawa streets.
Ogden, C. J. & M. B., Drs., Physi- cians and Surgeons. Office and resi- dence, 35 South Ottawa street, Joliet, and in Meyer's Block, Lockport.
Patterson & Longley, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hard and Soft Coal. Office and yard, northwest cor- ner Scott and Washington streets.
People's Loan and Homestead Association, The, 63 Jefferson street, up stairs. Capital Stock 5,000 shares of $100 each, issuing in Quar- terly Scries. Officers-Chas. Pettigrew' President; E. H. Akin, Vice President ; E. B. Mason, Secretary ; F. W. Plant, Treasurer.
Paige, J. D., Proprietor Paige's Bot- tling House, and Manufacturer of all kinds of Mineral Waters, 61 North Bluff strcet.
Patterson, James G., & Son, News Dealers and Dealers in Choice Family . Groceries, Provisions, etc., No. 23 Jefferson street.
Porter, E., Proprietor Eagle Brewery, Manufacturer of Porter's Jolict Ale and Lager Beer.
Pasold, F., Manufacturer and Dealer in Boots and Shoes. A complete Stock of Ladies', Misses', Childrens' and In- fants' Fine Shoes. .
Parks, G. D. A., Attorney at Law. Rapple, F. J., Shipper of Live Stock, and Proprietor of Joliet Street Market.
Rapple, J. H., Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Lard, · Poultry, etc., No. 3 N. Bluff street.
Reichman, J. & J., Dealers in all kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats, No. 4, Chicago street.
Richards, Charles, M. D., Physi- cian and Surgeon. Office, corner Jeff- erson and Chicago streets.
Robertson House, Proprictor, cor- ner Washington and Chicago streets. First-class in every particular.
Robesson, Frank, Dealer in Gro- ceries, 36 Jolict street.
Rosenheim, D., Wholesale and Re- tail Dealer in Gents' Clothing, Furnish- ing Goods, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Va- liscs, etc., No. 49 Jefferson street.
Stæhle, Charles W., Bookbinder and Picture Framer, No. 45 North Bluff street.
Steel, W. A., Proprietor of the Joliet Stone Quarries. Dealer in the Best Quality of Dimension, Flagging, Rub- ble and every kind of Building and Monumental Stonc.
Sehring, Fred., Proprietor of Co- lumbia Brewery, corner Bridge and Summit strects.
Schweizer, C., Dealer in California Wines and Brandics; also Kentucky Whiskies, No. 10 Chicago strect.
Stephen, Joseph, Manufacturer and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Whips,
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Bridles, Blankets, etc. Wholesale and Retail. 37 Jefferson street.
Scheidt & Smith, Contractors and Manufacturers of Galvanized Iron Cor- nices, Window and Door Trimmings, Brackets and Moldings, Chimney Caps and Finials, Urns and Sign Blocks, Pressed and Spun Ornaments, Tin Roofing. Gas and Steam Fitting promptly attended to. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, House-Furnishing Goods, Sheet Metal Architectural Work, Dormer Windows, Guttering and Spout- ing, corner Bluff and Exchange streets.
Stevens, W. W., Attorney at Law, Notary Public and Member U. S. Law Association. Collections a specialty.
Snapp & Snapp, Attorneys at Law. Office over Will County National Bank.
Salter, Geo. B., Dentist, 57 Jefferson street. Residence, 22 Eastern avenue. Smith, F. G., Manufacturer of all kinds of Top and Open Buggies, Car- riages, Platform Work, and the Cele- brated Concord Side-Spring ; also the New Empire Cross-Spring Buggy. All kinds of Repairing and Trimming neatly done. All work warranted equal to the best of Eastern manufacture. Van Buren street, opposite Episcopal Church.
Stewart, E. H., Dentist.
St. Julian, J. I., 10 Jefferson street, Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Collars, Bridles, Whips, Hal- ters, Curry-Combs, etc. Repairing done neatly and cheaply. All work Warranted. Give me a call. Also Dealer in Uncle Sam's Harness Oil.
Scheidt, J., & Co., Manufacturers of and Dealers in Pure Candies, and Deal- ers in Fruits, Nuts, etc. Palace Candy Factory, No. 9 Jefferson street. Oys- ters and Ice Cream in their season.
Schoettes, Henry, Dealer in Cigars, Wines and Liquors, 159 South Chicago street.
Solar Stove Works, Established in 1871 ; employ forty hands, turning out annually 3,000 Cook Stoves, 40,000 pieces of Hollow-ware, consuming 3,000 tons of the best pig-iron. Leading brands-Commonwealth, Interior, Co- lumbia, Fidelity and Geo. Washington.
Schroeder, Ferdinand W., Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Grocer- ies, Flour and Feed, Stationery and General Merchandise, Paints, Oils and Window Glass; also Proprietor of Schroeder's strictly Pure White Lead ; $250 will be paid in gold for every ounce of adulteration found. Cash paid for Country Produce. Corner of Eastern avenue and Washington street.
Schiek, Henry, Fine Imported and Domestic Cigars. Business rooms on Washington street, between Eastern avenue and Richards street.
Stuffler, Fred. X., Dealer in Hard- ware, Stoves, Tinware, Cutlery, House Furnishing Goods, etc .; also Manufact- urer of Tin, Copper and Sheet fron Ware, No. 158 Jefferson street, one- half block east of St. Nicholas Hotel. The Greenback News, Published every Friday. Devoted wholly to news, labor and currency reform. - Nelson, Ferriss & Co., Proprietors. Sent to any address postpaid, at 50 cents per year.
The Joliet Phoenix, Published every Thursday morning. Terms, $1 a year in advance. J. S. McDonald, Proprietor. Office, No. 35 Jefferson street. Job Printing neatly executed. The Joliet Republican, James Goodspeed, Proprietor ; John C. Lang, Editor ; J. C. Porter, Local Editor. Every variety of Job Printing.
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The Adam Manufacturing Co., General Manufacturers ; Manu- facturers of the Best Steel-Barbed and Steel Cable Fence Wire, under patents controlled by us. Office and Works, corner of Water and Wallace streets.
The Wochenblatt, for North Illi- nois, G. Schulte, Editor and Proprietor. Circulation 2,000. Established Nov. 15, 1877.
Vance, G. L., Manufacturer and Dealer in Furniture, Children's Carriages, Brackets, Moldings, Picture Frames, Mottoes, etc. Large Stock, Low Prices. Opera House.
Woerndle, Francis, Dr., German Apothecary and Drug Store, No. 8 N. Bluff street. A complete Stock of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Pure Wines for medicinal uses, Perfumery and Fancy Goods; a large assortment of Trusses, Supporters, etc., and every- thing pertaining to a first-class Drug Store.
Whittier, J., & Co., Dealers in Stone and Lime. Office, 131 N. Bluff street. Flagging, Dimension, Rubble and best Blue Stone, Fresh Lime daily, from Paige's Patent Lime Kiln, estab- lished in 1856, put on car or boat in barrels or bulk, at very low figures and warranted.
Woodruff, G. H., Druggist. Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Toilet and Fancy Articles, Patent Medicines, Brushes, Soaps, Perfumery, Books and Stationery. Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Westmann, O. R., Portrait and Land- scape Photographer, Dealer in Frames, Albums, Views, etc., 49 Jefferson street. Artistic Photography in all Branches, and Copying Old Pictures a specialty.
Will County Marble Works, C. C. Olney, Manufacturer and Dealer
in Marble and Granite Monuments, Tombstones, etc., corner of Jefferson street and Eastern avenue.
Will County National Bank. C. Knowlton, President ; H. C. Knowl- ton, Cashier. Capital, $100,000. Par- ticular attention given to collections.
Werner, Charles, Dealer in the Best Quality of Blue Stone, of any size and dimension; also Flagging, Rough or Cut, and Rubbles. Quarries, South Joliet, West Side, on C., R. I. & P. R. R. Also Proprietor of Wer- ner's Hall.
Werner, Wm., Dealer in the Best Quality of White and Blue Stone, of any size and dimension, Flagging, Rough or Cut, and Rubble. Contractor of all kinds of Masonry. Quarry, West Side, near Upper Bridge. P. O. Box 1324.
Young, Henry, Dealer in Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, and Smokers' - Articles generally, No. 91 Jefferson Street.
Young, H. J., Dealer in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired and warranted, No. 91 Jefferson street.
Zarley & Co., Proprietors of the Joliet Signal. Established in 1842. Every variety of Book and Job Print- ing at lowest rates.
LOCKPORT.
Bradley, William, M. D., Phy- sician ; office at his store, 77 State st. Office hours, 8 to 12 A. M., and 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 P. M.
Bacon, C. H., M. D., Physician and Surgcon ; office in Bacon & Co.'s Drug Store, 64 State st. ; residence one door north of St. John's Church.
Boyer, J. A., Proprietor Lemont Stone Quarries. All kinds of Building, Di-
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mension, Flagging and Rubble Stone on hand at all times. Office at Lemont.
Bradley, W., Dr., Druggist, 77 State street. A full line of Drugs, Paints, Oils, Stationery and Fancy Goods, Glass, Putty, Fine Toilet Soaps, Perfumery, Dye Woods, Dye Stuffs, Sponges, Brushes, and all other articles kept by druggists generally. Phyiscians' prescriptions carefully compounded. Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Pur- poses.
Bacon, C. H., & Co., Central Drug Store, 64 State street. Dealers in Pure Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Toilet and Fancy Articles, Trusses, Supporters, Shoulder-Braces, Fine Soaps, Brushes of all Kinds, Combs, Stationery, Pocket- books, Pocket Cutlery, Fine Razors, Glass, Putty, Paints, Oils, Varnish and Dye Stuffs, Lamps, Chimneys, Wall Paper, Window Curtains, Pure Wines for Medicinal Use. German and En- glish prescriptions carefully compounded. Clark, B. B., Dealer in Dry Goods, Men's and Boys' Ready-made Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps. Store on Ninth street, five doors east of State. Chamberlain, S. S., Dealer in all kinds of Furniture. Latest Styles of Parlor Suites, Chamber Sets. Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture always on hand. Undertaking a Specialty. Office in Store, 92 State street.
Chamberlin, H. W., Blacksmith- ing and Wagon-Making. All work, re- pairing, etc., done on short notice. Shop on Ninth street.
Daggett, J. F., Physician and Sur- geon ; forty years practice ; will here- after devote his entire attention to the - practice of his profession. Office in Dr. Bradley's Drug Store, 77 State street. Emery, H. W., Dealer 'in Lumber, Sash, Doors, Lime, Plasterer's Hair,
Nails, Building Paper, Lath and Shin- gles. Office, west end Canal Bridge, Ninth street.
Geddes, John, Proprictor City Meat Market. The oldest established Butcher in Lockport. Fresh and Salt Meats always on hand. Personal attention given to the business. Shop on State street.
Gaylord, Geo., & Co., Retail Dry Goods, 75 State street. Large assort- ment of Alpacas, Cashmeres, Plain and Figured Worsted Goods, Hamburg Edgings aud Embroideries, Corsets, Sus- penders, Ruchings, Linen Collars and Cuffs, Ladies' Gents' and Children's Hosiery, Sun Umbrellas and Parasols, Lace Curtains, etc., etc.
Hartwell, P. N., Architect and Builder. Plans and Specifications fur- nished on application ; estimates made and contracts taken. Shop on Tenth street, one door west of State.
Johnson, M. P., & Co., City Mar- ket, State street. All kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Fresh Fish, Oysters, Compressed Beef, Spiced Beef, etc. ; also all kinds of Fruits in Season, Cabbage, Bananas, Cauliflowers, Toma- toes, Melons, etc.
Jacobus, F. H., Proprietor Lockport Meat Market. A full supply of Fresh and Salt Meats on hand at all times ; Vegetables of all kinds in their season. Children will be dealt with as fairly as grown persons. Shop on State street.
Johnson, Otto, 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 my own manufacture for Men and Boys, which I fully warrant the best of stock used. Shop on State street between Ninth and Tenth.
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Lynd, Geo. M., Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries. The best gradcs of Coffees, Teas, Sugars, Sirups; Canned Fruits always on hand ; Queensware, Glassware, Cigars and Tobacco. On Ninth street, four doors east of State.
Lynn, Geo., Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes. All work warranted and a neat fit guaranteed ; best of stock used ; charges moderate. Call and see me on State street, south of Tenth.
Miller, John H., Tonsorial Artist ; Shaving, Shampooing, Hair Trimming in the Latest Styles ; Hair and Whis- kers Dyed ; Children's Hair Trimming a Specialty. Parlors on State street.
Myers, Wm. S., Attorney and Counselor at Law. All legal business intrusted to my care will receive prompt attention ; collections of every kind made at reasonable rates and remitted promptly; exchange on Chicago for sale at all times in sums to suit.
Norton, Hiram, Proprictor of Lock- port Carriage Factory. Carriages and Buggies built and repaircd ; none but experienced workmen employed and nothing but the best materials used ; all work warranted. Shops on State strect, south of Tenth.
Prindle, Wm. W., Wagon and Carriage Maker. Wagons and Car- riages built and repaired; all work promptly attended to. Shop on Ninth street cast of State.
Rafferty, N. S., City Grocer and Confectioner. All kinds of Family Gro- ceries on hand. Fruits and Confection- cry a Specialty. The only Icc Cream Parlors in town. Also Justice of the Peace ; does Collecting and Convey- ancing. Office in Store on State strect.
Schoop, Frederick, M. D., Phy- sician and Surgeon (Deutscher Arzt).
Office corner of State and Tenth streets, over G. B. Norton's store. Office hours, 8 to 10 A. M., 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P. M.
Stowe, F. F., corner State and Ninth streets, Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Crockery, Yankce Notions, etc. Finest brands of Cigars and Chewing Tobaccos. Also Justice of the Peace and Collect- ing Agent.
Stowe, Fred W., Dealers in News- papers, Periodicals, School-Books, No- tions and Stationery. Orders for books, ctc., filled at publishers' priccs. Agent for Worst's sheet music.
Scheibe, Julius, Dealer in Boots and Shoes. A good assortment of La- dics', Misses' and Children's Fine Shocs, all sizes and lasts, always on hand. Men's and Boys' Kip and Calf Boots and Shoes. Custom Work and Repair- ing neatly and promptly attended to. On Ninth street two doors cast of State.
Walter, M., Proprietor of the Boss Grocery, corner Ninth and State strects. Sells Staple and Fancy Groceries, Crock- ery, Pure Cider Vinegar, Minnesota Spring Wheat Flour, Vienna Bread, Compressed Yeast, ctc., for cash only. Highest market price paid for country producc.
Youker, Adolphus, Dealer in Agricultural and Farming Implements of all kinds; Wier Sulky Plow, Furst & Bradley's 16-inch Riding Plow, Scotch Harrows, Keystone and Star Planters, McCormick Reapers and Mowers, Vibrator Threshers, Pumps of all descriptions, Barbed Fence Wire, Buggies and Schuttler Wagons.
WILMINGTON.
Allen, E., Proprietor of Wilmington Butter and Cheese Factory. This is one of the best factorics in the North-
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west, having a capacity for 50,000 lbs. of milk per day; the product for the past year has been about 75,000 Ibs, of butter, and 365,000 Ibs. of cheese, and at an average price of about 32 cents for butter and 9 cents for cheese.
Allen & Sons, Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Posts, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Moldings, etc. Agent for Bar- rett & Arnold's Celebrated Sheeting Felt. Office corner Water and Canal streets.
Bovee & Wilson, Dealers in Hard and Soft Coal. Lackawanna, Lehigh, Braceville and Braidwood Coal-best in the market ; also Piedmont and Cum- berland Coal for blacksmiths, supplied to consumers at the lowest prices. Office at D. F. Wilson's Lumber-Yard, corner Water and Canal streets.
Baker, L. A., General Fire and Life Insurance and Collection Agency. The oldest Insurance Agency in the city. Represents the following reliable Insur- ance Companies : Insurance Company of North America, Philadelphia ; Pho- nix, Hartford; Home, New York ; Ætna, Hartford ; Underwriters, New York; North British & Mercantile, Imperial and Northern, Connecticut Mutual Life, Hartford. Assets of the above companies over $114,000,000. Also Agent for passage tickets Cunard Line.
Banyard, V., Dealer in Family Gro- ceries, Confectioneries, Fancy Goods, Wooden and Willow Ware, Tobacco, Cigars, etc., 94 Water street. We guarantee satisfaction with all our goods at lowest prices.
Bogart & Monteith, Center Meat Market, No. 71 Water street.
Conley, Edward D., Editor and Publisher of the Wilmington Advocate. Official paper of the city, and devoted to
local and general news. The Advocate is one of the solid institutions of the place, and has a good circulation in the Wilmington coal-fields. Its job depart- ment is well supplied with material for executing job-work of all kinds. Office, 80 Water street.
Castle, H. C., Breeder and Shipper of Poland-China Hogs. Post office address, Wilmington, Will Co., Ill. These hogs are fine bone but large size, broad backs, deep sides, heavy jowl, hams and shoul- ders, combining more eminently than any other, the excellences of both large and small breeds. Stock sent to all parts by express or freight. Pure-bred stock always on hand. Orders for pigs promptly filled. Residence, Rockville, Ill. 1
Wilmington Phoenix, The Duck & Hall, Editors. The Largest, Cheap- est and Best Newspaper published in Will Co. Only $1.00 per year, in ad- vance. Call at No. 70 Water street, and get a specimen copy.
Donahoe, E., Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Crockery, Glassware, Wood- en and Willow Ware, &c. No. 90 Water street.
Evans, James, Livery, Sale and Boarding Stables, Water street, foot of Jefferson. First-class equipments fur- nished at short notice. Weddings and funerals attended to promptly.
First National Bank of Wil- mington, No. 177, organized in 1863. Capital $100,000. Surplus $67,000. John W. Stewart, President ; John Whitten, Vice President ; James Whitten, Cashier.
Fisher, J. C., & Co., Wilmington Mills, Manufacturers of and Dealers in Flour, Mill Feed, etc. Terms cash. Orders promptly filled.
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Gurney, R. H., Livery and Sale Stables ; corner Main and Baltimore streets.
Henderson & Stewart, Dealers in Dry Goods, Boots, Shocs, Hats, Caps, Clothing, Crockery and Queensware. 92 Water street.
Howland, H. F., Dealer in Furni- ture, Carpets and a General Line of House Furnishing Goods. Undertak- ing promptly attended to.
Holmes, John, Contractor and Builder.
Johnson & Rowe, Contractors and Builders. Molding made a specialty, and a full assortment always on hand. Plans and specifications for buildings furnished at short notice. All work done promptly and at reasonable figures. Farm work receives our personal atten- tion, and those contemplating improve- ments of any kind are cordially invited to call at the planing-mill.
Kahler, T. W., Grocery and Bakery. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries . Queensware, Glassware, Provisions, etc. 69 Water street.
Louer, S., Dealer in Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Cloths, Trunks, valises, etc. No. 88 Water street.
Lyon, A. J., New Restaurant, on Jack- son street. Warm meals at all hours. Merrill, John W., Attorney at Law. McIntyre & Co., White Cloud Mills, Dealers in Flour, Mill Feed, Bran, Shorts, etc. Orders promptly filled.
McIntosh, T. S., Dealer in Paints, Oils, Varnish, Glass, Brushes, Window Shadcs, Wall Paper, Pictures and Frames. House, Sign, Coach and Orna- mental Painter. Also Agent for Tas- cott's Celebrated Enamel Paint. Office on Jackson street.
McQueen & Morris, Grocery and Bakery. Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Queensware, Glass ware, Wood and Willow Ware, Cigars and Tobacco. 61 Water strect.
McIntosh, William, Proprictor of Farm Wagon Works. Manufactures all kinds of Farm Wagons. All work warranted. Mr. McIntosh has been engaged in the manufacturing business since 1856. Office and shop on Water street one door north of the Stewart House.
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