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his residing in Lynn, Mr. Hiatt was associated with the well known tim of Wolf & Anderson hardware merchants of, Hollans. ho go there he munders reporter. tion as an expert salesman.
They carry a remarkably fine selection of general hardware. -bell hardware, mechanic's took. builder's an & contractor's supplies and all else in his line. Men cutlery, zune, revolvers : nd.amt- men. Their elegant line of furniture will suit the most fas- tidlione-they can please either
the rich or poor. They make a specialty of carpets, and their hur of samples stand second to note, and prices are all right. Doyen cycle? If so, don't fail to see their line of Red Cross and Patter machines, there are none letter on the market. They have withstood the tet, and these contarmen have no hesitaney in
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rec manending them to their pa- trons.
The m un room of their build- ing. which is 21x 100 feet is filled from floor to ceiling, there being ! no spare space, and besides they have a ware room 24x36 feet well tilled. They call the Mound City I'Mman & Phillpott brands of paint, and if you contemplate painting your house or barn this
seg-ốp, they will make the price interesting to you.
They also have moulding of all kinds for sale, and can make you a frame at reasonable figures.
Mossrs, Thatt & Hodam are! hustler- from the word go. and they can be classed as a firm that. stop only in the first rank.
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R. O. ADAMS & CD.'A POULTRY HOF &R.
One of the leading medustries carried on in this place is the large lumber business and plan- ing mill of our worthy citizen, J. B. Chenoweth, who was born on a ) ifarm almut four miles south-east : of here. He remained on the farm, following the purenits of farming until year Jest, when he ! located at our city, and com- meneed the creation of the pres- ent lumber yard and planing mill an West Church street just outside the emporation line on west side of the tracks of the G. R. & 1. railroad. The main building is two stories high, 40 feet sut are with shedding on the north side, there are several ad- altional buildings and ware romains necessary for the large' supply of stock constantly kept on hand to supply his large! demands. He has a large hover . and ten for-e power steam engine? to drive his machinery. main line shatt being 48 ft. long; from which als palleys are at- tached to drive his machinery necessary for the manufacturing of flooring, siding. frames, brack- ets, moulding and all kinds of finish work. He keeps in steek doors, such, frames, glass, nails and all kinds of building material fencing posts ard Jumher. He has a floor capacity of 27,00 feet. During the busy season he keeps from lour to six hands employed.
lating clerk and bookkeeper. G. V. Hodam is always on hand and ready to take your order. When you want to build don't forget to consult J. B. Chenoweth on
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The firm of S. O. Adams & Ch .. wholesale shippers of live and dressed poultry. is one of the hustling concerns of our little city. Mr. S. O. Adams, the busi- ness an 1 resident manager of this enterprising project moved to this place from Lewisville, Hen- ry county, Indiana, in the year 1.92. entering into the poultry shipping bu- inese, which he has followed ever since. The firm employ and keep on the road during the busy season on an ny- crage fifteen teams, traversing this and adjoining counties col- lecting all kinds of fowle for ship- ment to the easier markets, principaliy New York, aml dur- ing the holiday season inost fow's are slaughtered at their varde, which furnishes employ- ment for. from twenty-five to forty women and men. Durti'ya the year 1995, 41983 head of poultry of various kinds were shipped from their place of Inte- new, amounting to $20,1-1.04. and up to the present time in 1-99 business has been very proa. perous, having handied more poultry than in any previous year by fifty per cent. M. rkets are good, and better prices are anticipated for the future. They also handle a great deal of butter and eggs in addition to the poul- try shipment, which amounts to hundreds of dollars a year.
LYNN DEPOSIT BANK.
Indisputably the importance and value of a sound and well managed banking institution to any community cannot be over- estimated. The benefits confer- red upon the general public are manifold. It aide and facilitates the whoe current of business and all channels of industry, ac- celerates all financial operation s and is of vast assistance to the farmer, stock grower, grain buyer merchant, mechanic, manufart - urer and all others. It freely ar- cept. impatant responsibilities and cheerfully discharges all dulige. And at all times it offers
safe che pository for the savings of those who avail themselves of its service, furnishing full prote t- in vestirst lags be live or burg. Tiry. It adds dignity and speaks well for our little city.
The Lynn Deposit Bank is a source of pride and satisfaction to the people. It was founded April 4, 1892, by lecker Bros., who were formerly from Marion,
DANIEL HFCKIR
Ohio, and who came to this place .. nd establishe'a bank, just as the people were recovering from the skye the failure of the Med mon afterite establishment in 1859. By honorable and upright denlings these young men have graJnalty gair d the confidence of on. citizens, and now enjoy the lucrative business which they so much deserve. Every facility extended to customers and de. positore, and irrespective of class their bank is popular with all.
In connection with the bank. ing business, they represent some substantinl insurance companies of the world, among which are the Orient, North British and Mercantile. They also represent the Mutual Life Insurance Com- pany of New York, and will care.' fully make any real estate ex- Piangea yon may desire ...
G. F. CHENHWETH.
Of the several mercantile houses in Lynn catering to nieet public wants, none are in better position to fully subserve daily demands than the one now under notice. G. F. Chenoweth estab- lished his general merchandise business at this place, in 1494. He formerly was in this business af Carlos City, this county and since hia entry on the mercantile real
at this place, he has met with success in all his undertakings. He is pleasantly located first doug rest of the post-office, and ¡ many are the comments made apon his neat and well kept stock. He has an nasured repu- tation for dealing in superlative quality of goods, and he is very careful in his -election and pur- chase of supplies. Here one can obtain the best toas and coffees, pure spices, canned goods, pick- les, preserves. fancy crackers, best brands of four, fruita, vege- tables and all other needed sup- p'ies. Ile also makes a fine showing in queensware, stone and wooden ware. etr., and car. nies a superior assortment of gent's furnishing goods, farmer's clothing. hate and caps, nudler-| wear and hosiery, nations, etc. Hi- stock of dress goods, embrand- eries, ribbon, large, donostios, gloves, ete., will compare favor-
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nhly with any line shown in the cities. In the shoe department will be found the latest and most correct shapes the leading minu- facturers for men, ladies, youths. misses and children, and he can tit your pelal extremities well. and not di tras your purse much. If you contemplate having a new suit made to order, he will take your me. aure and guarantee you as good a fit at lower prices than you can obtain elsewhere. Also paye best prices for country pro- ince. The remarkable ucces at. tained by Mr. Chenoweth is pre- dieted on the foet of being thor- oughly ahle to please all patrons, both in assortment and quality, and in quoting mo k bottom prices There is no better firm here to denl with.
James Crew the subject of this sketch was born on a farm in Green-fork township. Randolph Co., Ind., Oct. & 1867, and re- based on the farm until he lo- Pratet inflam, Que cons pur- chasing the black smith and wa.] gon shop of Grant Jofinson lo- cated on the corner of Depot street and Railroad Avenue. Mr. Johnson remained and worked in the shop for Mr. Crew about one year, when Mr. Crew, who is a natural gening in a mechanical sence, took charge of the busi- nese.
Ilis main business room is 4fx 36 feet besides he has a two story commodious room is used exclu- sively as n paint room, varnish- ing and finishing buggies, spring wagons and other finished work. He had an eight hose power steam engine to drive his ma- chinery until recently, when he set it nejde and purchased an eight horse power natural gas en- gine. The main line shaft is 32 ft. Jong from which he drives a rip saw, cut off and gig saw, planer, sand helt. emery wheel, a turner's lathe, a fellow rounder. also a large drill to be used in iron or wood, in fact he has everything convenient and handy for doing all kinds of work pertaining to his trade and line of business. He has supplied himself with all the necessary tools and ap- pliances necessary to the success and convenience of his trade.
He does all kinds of wagon and buggy repair work, in wood or iron, also manufactures new work in buggies, spring or road wagons. Hle is prepared to build new bng- gies complete. During the bney season hie employs from :wo to three experienced hands in his shop. Give him a trial, all work guaranteed to be satisfactory.
C. A. CHENOWETH.
The subject of this sketch was born near Hollansburg, Darke couty, Ohio, in 1867. Ile resided on a farm with his parents until 195, when he commenced to learn telegraphy, as soon as he became proticient, he was given charge of an office on the I. B. & W. Railway. 'after five years service on this road, he went west and served five years more in the same capacity, working mostly in the state of Colorado. In 1894 be returned home und
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concluded to learn the watch making trade. He went to l'eoria, Illinois, to the l'arsons Horological Destitute, where he took a thorough course in the science of his trade, after finish- ing his trade, he went to Ales- andria, Louisiana, where to worked during the winter of 1596 at his trade, returning in the fol- lowing summer. He opened a shop at this place, where he has continued the business, and is now located in a room in the Ni :.- sonic block fronting Church street, where he has e.tabbd .. d a reliable business tratos 1. line of jewelry is complete in watches, clocks. silver . sats, knives, forke and spoons. He is well equipped with tools. ind fixtures to do a'l kinds of repair work in his line. He makes a specialty of bicycle repairing. When you want anything in his Ine, let hem give you prices, son will make no mistake.
W. W. TAYLORE.
11. W. Taylor was born at Spar- tanburg, Ind., in 1875. When a boy he worked for his uncle two summers at the tinners trade, then spent one summer in a printing office at I'nien Cie . At the age of 19 he taught his first school in White Phill district, Creevefork tom galip. During the years of 1$3.96 he spent mest of his time in school-first a nortnal term at Spartanburg and then attended the Danville schools five consecutive terme, graduating July 30. 1896; was elected class poet of his gradunt- ingeluns. He then was employed
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for two terme na tencher in the Clark school district abont 3} miles south-east of Lynn. In the
spring of 1897 he attended a term of school at Stute Normal. Terre Haute, Ind., and the following winter was employed to teach at l'in Hook school, three miles (" ; of Arba. He was married to Miss Mattie Lowie in 1997 and to this union was born a bright ht. i the son. He is a member of State Teachers' Association. Was a charter member of the order of Princely Knights No. 2, of Dan- ville, is also a member of the K. of P., I. O. O. F. and Masonic or. ders of this place. Holds a mein- bership in the Spartanburg Chris. tian church. He is a hustling young man and a successful in- structor.
AMOS F. STRI ACE.
Amos F. Surface was born in. Cass county. Indiana, in 1855. and when he was seven years old his parents moved to Preble Co .. Ohin. On the 30th day of May, 1875, he was nnited in marriage to Francis Edna Izor, To them Were born three song-Herbert, . [Charles and Estly, the former is married. On New Year- Pay. 1490, Mr. Surface moved to this place having previously purchas- ed a saw mill in the south part of town, later he moved it on the west side at its present location. He has a well equipped mill hav- ing in recent years remodled and refitted the machinery, the boiler is a 30 horse power and enzine a 25 horse power. De manufac- tures all kinds of hard wood, lumber, and does a great deal of custom work. considerable of lumber is shipped from this place to various points. Mr. Surface jisa prominent member of both the K. of P'. and Odd Fellow or. ders here, he joined the K. of P. order in July, 1890 and the Odd Fellows in June 1894. He built a commodious residence on Elm street in the fall at 1896. 1
DR. J. D. NO:ONLY.
Dr. Jones H. Moroney was born on n farm in Logan county, Ohio, July 25, 1855. He received a good common school education efter which he enangel in to ch. ing school for five years. le at- tended Ada, Ohio, college From wlach he graduated in ISSI. Af fer spending one year us clerk in a dry goods store, he began the study of medicine with Dr. W. Turner of Shelby county, with! whom he remained one your and
For So weended the Starting Medi. from which he graduated with honor in 19-5. The first year of his practice was spent to (1-good. Darke county, Ohio. In 1996 the doctor located in Carlos City, Ind. On the sth of February 14.s. he was naited in marriage to Emma R. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Thll. She was born in Winchester, Ind., March 7. JAN. She wasa successful tencher in the public schools ar that place prior to her marr'aze, and has been engaged in the milliners business here for the past four years.
In the fall of 1894 the doctor moved to Sidney, Ohio, only re- maining there about 3 months, when he removed to Lynn, and purchased a commodious and beautiful residence ou west Church street, where his office in now loented. By strict attention and promptness to his profession- al calle the doctor has built up a Incrative and substantial prac- tive. This ofice is well equipped with the various appliances for the unecessful treatment of the numerou- ailments of mankind : he has a convenient surgical chair with all the latest improve. ments.
When he located at Carlos City in 1 st he was financially 'short' abont $300, and to-day he stands is one of our leading financiers. possessing real estate at this place, Alexandria, Ind., and Pierre, Col. He isa member of the Randolph county, Delaware District and State Medical Socio- ties, Was president of the coun- ty medical society in 1595, and at present time is a delegate to the State Medical society, also dele- gate to the National Medical As- sociation, which meets at Colum- bus, Ohio June 6 to 9. He is also a prominent member of the K. of P. order of this place.
M. J. Furnas was born'in 1866 at Bridgeport, Ind., and war mar. ried to Miss Davila Havey in I``7; they have a son and dangh- ter to bless their happy home.
He moved to Richmond in 1997 and pecopted a position as travel ing salesman for the Richmond Sedgwick Fence to., so ving one yere when he nguin went on the road for the Ohio Cultivator Co .. with whom he remained 2 years. after which he located in Lynn
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The above is the beautiful and commotions rest Lince of Henry Hawkme, located on north Main street. Mr. Hawkins is one of our most enterprising and wellet doc tizens, and will always be found ready to Go anything that will improve and build up our town.
in the hardware business. It February 1898 he ngain went on the road for S. L. Allen & Co.'4 "Plannett Junior" goods, and is still "counting ties for them. We could write a whale page of good things about "Our Miles" but space will not permit.
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