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Waldron E H, General Manager Lake Erie & Western R'y, cor 3d and Columbia. Walker William S, physician, 68 North.
Wallace William & Bro, plumbers,31 N 4th. Wallace W De Witt, lawyer, 89} Columbia. Walsh Michael M, saloon, 19 South.
Walton Daniel, lawyer, 92 S 3d.
Ward George W, saloon, 13 S 5th.
Ward J H & W L, carpets, 43 S 3d.
Ward Thomas B, lawyer, cor 4th and Main.
Ward William L, furniture, 45 S 3d.
Warwick James S, grain, 35 Columbia.
Warwick & Florer, Dry Goods and Notions, 69 Columbia.
Washburn George W, physician, 218 Main. Washburn Samuel S, physician, 11 Oak- land ave.
Washington Hotel, W M Picker- ing, Propr, cor 2d and Alabama.
Weakly & Mertz, Proprs Lahr House, cor 5th and Main. (See adv.) Weaver Erasmus M, justice, 81 Main.
Weber & Helmond, stoves and tinware, 73 N 9th.
Weed W S, General Freight Agt L E & W R'y, cor 3d and Columbia. Wegner August, blacksmith, 14 S 2d.
Weigele Charles G, baker, 194 Main. Weigele George, grocer, 192 Main.
Weis Fred, carpet weaver, 163 Main.
Welch Ferdinand, propr Junction House, R R junction.
Welch Michael M, saloon, 19 South.
Wells Curtis E, crockery, 42 Main.
Wells & Schilling, grocers, cor 6th and Main.
Welschbillig Peter J, propr Germania Ho- tel, cor 2d and South.
Wendling John, saloon, 40 S 3d.
West George H, city clerk, cor 4th and Ferry.
L. Everingham & Co.,
Commission Merchants. Consignments solicited. 125 LaSalle Street, CHICAGO.
Use Porter's Joliet Lager Beer.
T. D. Stuver, Sole Agt., Chicago. See advertisement page 351.
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Western Telephone Company, H E Doo- little, manager, cor 4th and Main. Western Union Telegraph Company, H E Doolittle, manager, cor 4th and Columbia. Westfall Arthur B, lawyer, 62} Main. Weyburn Oliver, physician, 892 Main. Weygold Joseph, meats, 184 Main.
White Elias C, grocer, 87 Main.
White Emerson E, prest Purdue Univer- sity, 1 mile west of city.
Whitman Nora Miss, dressmaker, 44 N 4th. Wiebers J Herman, cigars, 10 N 4th.
Wiler Albert, dry goods, cor 4th and Co- lumbia.
Wilke Frank, grocer, 40 N 9th.
Wilke Mary Miss, millinery, 140 North.
Wilken Henry, propr Main St House, 146 Main.
Wilkin George, saloon, 45 S 2d.
Wilkins Abel, grocer, N 16th.
Willems Leonard, barber, 160 Union.
Willems Mathias, saloon, 155 Union.
Willems Peter, merchant tailor, 148 Main. Williams & Williams, publishers Sunday Times, 33 Columbia.
Willman Reinhard, saloon, 94 Main. Wilson Austin P, dry goods, 25 S 3d.
Wilson Leroy A, Saloon, 24 Salem. Wilson & Adams, lawyers, 40 S 4th. Wilson & Hanna, bankers, cor 3d and Main. Wilson & Parker, leather and findings, 2 S 2d. Wilstach Benjamin R U, druggist,204 Main. Wilstach JA & J W, lawyers, cor 4th and Main ..
Winder James A, tailor, 93 Columbia. Wolever Peter W, photographer, 84 Colum- bia.
Wolf Daniel, boots and shoes, 106 Main.
Wood William R, lawyer, 89₺ Columbia. Woolf Morris, cigars, 18 S 4th.
Workhoff Alexander K, grocer, 154 Union. Worthington William W, propr Indiana House, cor Ist and Main.
Wright James O, city engineer, cor 4th and Ferry.
Wurster Godfrey, harness, 153 Main.
Wurster Louis, cigar manufacturer, 190 Main.
Yeakel Bros, druggists, 107 Columbia.
Yeakel David T, physician, 38 S 5th.
Yeates, Dozois & Hedge, dry goods, 63 Co- lumbia.
Young Edward E, local agt C, I, St L & C R'y, South Street Depot.
Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation, G VS Howard, Sec, 93 Main. Youngmeyer John, meats, 51 S 4th.
Yount Andrew H, Lawyer, Collec- tion Agt, and Notary Public, 11 S 3d. Yount Silas T, physician, cor 6th and South. Yuncker J Frank, bottler, 157 N 4th. Yundt Joseph H, notary, 17 N 4th. Zant John, painter, 189 Main.
Zimmermann Henry, barber, 26 Salem. Zinn William H, dry goods, 29 S 3d.
LA FONTAINE. Settled in 1832, is a thrifty incorporated village of 400 in- habitants, pleasantly located on the Missis- sinewa river and C., W. & M. R. R., in Lib- erty township, Wabash county, 10 miles southeast of Wabash court house. It has Methodist, Christian and Baptist churches, an excellent graded school, 2 hotels, 1 saw mill and 1 flour mill. The principal ship- ments are live stock, grain and lumber. Ex., U. S. Tel., W. U. James U. Blood, post- master.
Adams Edwin M, Ticket Agt and Telegraph Operator and Breeder of Fancy Poultry.
Armstrong & McNeal, restaurant and s loon.
Bannister Harry, Groceries and Hotel.
Blood James U, Postmaster and General Store.
Bowen & Hines, billiards.
Buffington Benson, saw mill.
Clingerman Charles H, harnessmaker.
Collins Francis M Rev, (Christian), 3 miles north.
Dickens Constantine L, physician.
Dickens James L, physician.
Dispenet & Busick, Dry Goods and Groceries, Hat, Caps, Clothing, Boots and Shoes.
Eureka Poultry Yards, Edwin M Adams, Propr; Plymouth Rocks, Partridge, Cochins (two yards of each variety). A Pure Conger Cock heads my yard; my Plymouth Rocks have taken First Premium; a few chicks for sale ; eggs in season, $1.50 for 13.
Gardner John F, barber.
Gruwell & Siders, grocers.
Hackney J W, druggist.
Hammond E W Rev, (Christian).
Johnson George F, blacksmith.
Kelly. John W, furniture and undertaker.
Lindsey Hiram, hotel.
Lines B F, general store.
Lines W L Rev, (Baptist).
Logan & Stone, proprs La Fontaine flour- ing mills.
McGrew William, flour and feed.
McGrew William H, physician.
McGrew & Bro, livery.
Moore John W, druggist.
Parker & Son, general store.
Pogue Bennet, wagonmaker.
Scott Jerome H, hardware.
Siders & Sailors, meat market.
Smith I J Rev, (Methodist).
Spencer Josephine L, Millinery and Dressmaking.
le Bradford,
Solicitor of AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS, and Notary Public. Office, Rooms 16 and 18 Hubbard Block, Indianapolis, Ind. (See adv.)
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IRON ROOFING
For Corrugated and Crimped, Address W. G. HYNDMAN & CO., Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Studley J W, physician. Thomas Dr, physician. Taylor Freeman Rev, (Baptist). White Bros, meat market.
LAGRANGE. This incorporated town of 2,000 inhabitants, the county seat of LaGrange county, is situated on the G., R. & I. R. R., 46 miles northwest of Fort Wayne, 181 northwest of Indianapolis and 95 south of Grand Rapids, Mich. This town has good county buildings, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal and Lutheran churches, graded and high schools, 2 pub- lic libraries, 3 hotels, 2 banks, and 3 week- ly newspapers-Standard, Democrat and Reg- ister. LaGrange has improved very much recently in its manufactures, which now comprise 1 foundry, a heading factory, 2 flour mills, 1 pump factory, 1 planing mill, 1 butter tub factory, and 4 saw mills. Ex., Adams and U. S. Tel., W. U. Mrs. Es- ther M. Speed, postmaster.
Allen & White, druggists and grocers.
Anderson M H, lawyer.
Ballou Otis L, lawyer.
Bastian H M, wagonmaker.
Bean Samuel E, stock dealer.
Bell William Rev, (United Brethren).
Betts Francis J Miss, dressmaker.
Betts Howard M, druggist.
Billings Charles, blacksmith.
Bingham William B, justice of the peace. Boesinger Simon, shoemaker.
Brady & Son, livery.
Bradford Samuel P, county clerk.
Brant Charles A, druggist.
Brown Ira W, saw mill.
Burbridge George W, agt G, R & I R R and Adams Ex Company.
Canfield William, wagonmaker.
Case Eugene V, county recorder.
Case & Stoehr, saloon.
Central Hotel, J F Shepard, Propr. Colwell Boyd, justice.
Cornell Charles G, books and stationer.
Cornwall R S, shoemaker.
Cosper E T, lawyer.
Crane Emma L B Mrs, physician.
Crane Samuel D, lawyer.
Crocker Clara Mrs, milliner.
Crowl Bros, dry goods.
Cutting Adolphus, physician.
Denton William H, meat market.
Develin James, blacksmith.
Dodge House, H Galloway, propr.
Draggoo & Canfield, furniture.
Drake & Merritt, lawyers.
Draper Charles, feed stable.
Drews William E, tailor.
Duff William, county surveyor.
Dunten Morris W, Propr La Grange Hotel.
Durand George A, manufacturer butter tubs.
Ellison & Son, bankers.
Eminger Henry C, painter.
Engle Jacob B, physician. Eyler & Selby, bakers and grocers.
Faulkner W S & Son, founders and head- ing manufacturers.
Ferrall Joseph D, lawyer.
First National Bank ; capital, $50,000 ; Sol-
omon Rose, prest ; H M Herbert, cashr. Fleck Emanuel & Co, flour mill and lumber. Galloway H, propr Dodge House.
Gilbert .E M Mrs, milliner.
Glasgow Willliam C, lawyer.
Glore George, barber.
Hanford John W, general store.
Hewitt James C, publisher LaGrange Reg- ister.
Hinkley Hannah, general store.
Hissong George W, photographer.
Hoff & Embrey, meat market.
Hogmire Martin, confectioner.
Hollis Chester H, jewelry, boots and shoes. Hudson William, saw mill.
Hughes Lewis D, hardware.
Hughes T E Rev, (Presbyterian).
Huss Ezra, agricultural implements.
Jackson Joseph, shoemaker.
Jagger James N, barber.
Jones B A, saw mill.
Jones John P, lawyer.
Kemp B A Rev, (Methodist).
LaGrange Democrat, J F Snyder, publisher. LaGrange Hotel, M W Dunten, propr.
LaGrange Pump Company, wooden pump manfacturers.
LaGrange Register, J C Hewitt, publisher. LaGrange Standard, J H Rerick, publisher. Lauer Levi, clothier.
Leib Benjamin F, saloon.
Lisher Lewis, justice.
Litman & Bonner, dry goods and clothing. Lounsbury Nehemiah, shoemaker.
Lutz B F & Co, blacksmiths.
McLaskey J E, lawyer.
Maxwell William, justice.
Merritt M Mrs, milliner.
Miller Sol C, saloon.
Miller & Lutz, furniture.
Moon S D, painter.
Morgan Henry, flour and feed.
Niman J P & C H, physicians.
Oliver Robert J, agricultural implements.
Parker Charles, grocer.
Parker N E Mrs & Co, milliners.
Parrish George, hardware.
Parry Thomas, nursery.
Parry Walter T, druggist and grocer.
Paxson C D Rev, (Methodist Protestant).
Perine Theodore F, insurance agt. Philbrick Samuel G, gunsmith.
James B. Lizius & Co.
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SOLICITORS OF AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS,. 1812 Bates Block, opp. P. O., Indianapolis, Ind.
E. C. ATKINS & CO. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
WE CALL or WRITE for PRICES. 206 to 216 SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET.
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Planks Christian, saw mill. Platt & Newman, marble dealers. Preston James M, pianos and organs. Preston John M, county treasurer. Preston John M, insurance agt. Reed Jackson, billiard hall.
Rerick John H, Publisher La Grange Standard. Rhubottem William, justice of the peace. Rice John W, furniture. Rice Levi Rev, (Lutheran). Roof & Ellis, dry goods. Rose Lazarus, grocer. Rose S & S, dry goods and clothing. Rowe John B, coroner.
Royer Edward, harnessmaker. Ruick Samuel K, real estate agt.
Scovil T B Rev, (Christian). Sefton George W, wagonmaker. Sefton William E, blacksmith. Sefton & Livergood, hardware. Shackleton James M, flour mill. Shafer George L, wagonmaker. Shepard J F, Propr Central Hotel. Shepardson Samuel, county auditor. Short John L, physician. Short William H, physician. Show Edgar C P, jeweler. Slack Jeremiah, blacksmith. Smith William S, dentist. Smurr Newton W, harnessmaker. Snyder J Frank, publisher La Grange Democrat. Stayman William A, harnessmaker. Steele Elmer R, sewing machines. Stroup P N, & Co, planing mill. Sweet Martin L, grocer. Temple Edwin, sheriff. Thomas Samuel A, physician.
Tidrick John C, grocer. Vaughn H W Rev, (Baptist). Vedder Francis M, grocer.
Wade J B, lawyer. Warren A E, livery. Warren Mary Mrs, milliner.
Westbrook & Collins, stoves and tinware.
White & Casebeer, physicians.
Widup Henry C, dentist. Wilkin & Wilkins, flour and feed.
Will & Clugston, dry goods. Wolf Oliver C, agt U S Ex Company. Wolf & Fulmer, restaurant. Wood Fred B & Co, druggists and physi- cians.
LA GRO. Is an incorporated town of 650 inhabitants, located on the Salomonie river at its confluence with the Wabash river, in township of same name, Wabash county, 6 miles east of Wabash, the county seat and banking town. La Gro is trav- ersed by the W., St. L. & P. R. R., and con- tains 3 churches-Methodist, Catholic and
Presbyterian-furniture factory, 1 saw mill, a planing mill, stave factory and 1 flour mill. Grain, lumber and staves are ship- ped. Ex., Pacific. Tel., W. U. John T. Owens, postmaster.
Adams Wilson R, R R agt. Anderson D S, saloon.
Anderson Philip A, saw mill.
Biggerstaff J T, physician. Cannon John J, grocer.
Coughern John, grocer. Creviston Sallie, milliner. Devine Joseph M, saloon.
Egnew Andrew, hotel and ex agt.
Fulton .G S & Son, boots and shoes.
Grogan John Rev, (Catholic).
Hill Marquis M, physician.
Hogan Michael, grocer. Hunt James H, barber. Knipple William, hardware.
Lawson Daniel, meat market.
Luce Andrew Rev, (Presbyterian). Lynch & Alber, blacksmiths.
McNown Hugh & Sons, furniture manufac- turers and planing mill.
McNown John J, wagonmaker. Mott W H Rev, (Methodist). Munson Charles, shoemaker. Noonan John, blacksmith.
Owens & Rowan, Druggists. Ramsey James F, grocer. Randall Edward, baker. Reed William & Co, general store. Renner John H, physician.
Scherschel Bros, stave and heading manu- facturers.
Smith Edward, lawyer.
Sutherland .James W, saddles and harness. Thomas Elias B, physician. Todd John & Son, Hardware.
Todd & Stevens, flour mill.
Wall Francis M, druggist and physician. Wayman John M, grain. Wright Isaac, General Store. Young & Watkins, saloon.
LAKE. Formerly known as Rich- land City, is a thrifty village of 300 inhab- itants, located in Luce township, Spencer county, 10 miles northwest of Rockport, the county seat, shipping depot, and bank- ing town. Grain, tobacco and pork are exported, and Methodist, United Brethern and Baptist churches sustained. Daily stage to Rockport; fare, 50c. William
Miller, postmaster. Carter Barney, wagonmaker.
Ferguson J A, physician. Ferguson W T, saloon. Fisher Charles, blacksmith.
Haines John C, General Store. Herman J J, shoemaker. Jolley J M, lawyer.
SHOW CASES
WIEGEL & RUEHL, 188 South Meridian St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
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Kelley D M, saloon. Kelley M Mrs, general store. Kerr, Clark & Co, leaf tobacco. McCoy L H, physician. McCright T W, general store. McCullough W W, drugs. McKenney Felix, hotel. McKenney J T, wagonmaker. McLaughlin S F, distiller.
Miller Simon, Justice of the Peace. Miller Simon & Bro, Drugs and
Groceries and Crockery. Reavis W J, physician. Squires Daniel, flour mill. Wade W J, lawyer. Willis John, blacksmith.
LAKE CICOTT. Derives its name from lake of same name upon which it is situated ; is a small hamlet and station on the P., C. & St. L. R'y, in Jefferson town- ship, Cass county, 9 miles west of Logans- port, the county seat and banking town. A population of 25 support one Christian church. Wood, flour and grain are shipped. W. L. Wirick, postmaster.
Barnesdale J N, physician. Calloway William, General Store. Murphy John, shoemaker. Wirick W L, R R Agt.
LAKE SHORE. Lagrange county. (See Shore.)
LAKE STATION. Is located on the M. C. R. R., in Hobart township, Lake county, 16 miles northeast of Crown Point court house. It has a population of 150, and ships produce. Am. Ex. Mrs. E. H. Evenson, postmaster.
Baumister Adam, saloon.
Evenson E H Mrs, Postmaster. Jourgler L, grocer and saloon.
Kappleman John, meat market. Landburg John, hotel. Mettleman William, grocer. Patterson A A & Bro, general store. Seydel C, blacksmith. Utter Frank, Restaurant. Willetts A general store.
LAKETON. Has a population of 500, and is located on E. R. Div. W., St. L. & P. R'y, in Pleasant township, Wa- bash county, 12 miles north from Wabash, the county seat. Nearest bank at North Manchester, 8 miles northwest. United Brethren and Christian churches and a weekly newspaper-Free Press-are sus- tained. One flour mill derives power from the river. Produce is shipped. Pacific Ex. W. U. Tel. A. C. Huggins, post- master.
Bender P, drugs, Cloud & Reed, hardware and tinners. Dixon G. saloon. Fites V W, carpenter. Gerlach C, tanner. Grisso Adam, restaurant. Grisso Samuel, shoemaker. Hall J W, carpenter.
Huggins A C, General Store. Keagle Lewis, painter and justice. Laketon Free Press, CJ Maddox Publisher.
Mohler J E, drugs. Mooney H C, physician. Ogden Henry, undertaker. Peelle S G, blacksmith.
Ramp D, wagonmaker. Rudy M, carpenter.
Smith JE, R R and ex agt. Strouse & Weber, flour mill.
Thompson R, General Store. Ward J & Son, general store.
Wells W Y, physician. Zeller M, shoemaker.
LAKE VALLEY. This hamlet contains 50 persons, and is located in Mon- roe township, Morgan county, 17 miles north of Martinsville court house, and 8 south of Clayton, its shipping station on the St. L., V., T. H. & I. R. R. One Meth- odist Church is supported. William H. Johnson, postmaster.
Arnot John M, shoemaker. Crews Thomas, sorghum manufacturer. Gibbons Lewis, blacksmith.
Hollingsworth Joseph, saw mill.
Johnson D S, live stock.
Johnson William H, General Store.
Pruitt E J, live stock.
Woodruff J F Rev, (Methodist).
LAKE VILLAGE. Settled in 1874, is a post village of 100 inhabitants, located in Lake township, Newton county, 30 miles north of Kentland court house. Nearest bank at Momence, Ill., distant 13 miles. Rose Lawn, 7} miles east on the C. & I. Air Line R'y, is the nearest rail approach. Live stock is marketed. Stage tri-weekly to Mo- mence, Ill .; fare 75 cents ; and semi-weekly to Rose Lawn; fare 50 cents. John R. Lin- ton, postmaster.
Conger R P, live stock.
De Wolf James A, General Store. Gregory Allen, live stock. Hess Jacob B, general store. Kerney William, blacksmith.
Linton John R, Postmaster. Ostrander S H, justice of the peace.
SOLDIERS
or their heirs should have their rights investigated by W. H. CORBALEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 48 Vance Block, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., who has had 20 years experience. Correspondence solicited.
POWDER, The ORIGINAL HERCULES C. H. JENNE, Agent, 2912 North Pennsylvania Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
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Rainford George, physician. Shaw C B, live stock. Stoner John, hotel.
LAKEVILLE. Inhabited by 150 persons, is a post village located in Union township, St. Joseph county, 10 miles south of South Bend, the county seat and banking town. La Paz, distant 4 miles on B. & O. R. R., is the nearest rail approrch. Wood, lumber and grain are marketed. Daily stage to South Bend; fare, 50 cents; and Plymouth ; fare, 75 cents. John Hupp, postmaster.
Bachtall David, blacksmith.
Clark W S, grocer.
Clenny & Eldred, flour mill. Cordary Henry, hotel. Hildebrand & Co, saw mill.
Hupp John, Millinery and Fancy Goods.
Knepp & Houser, saw mill.
Kron Jacob, shoemaker. Moon Charles W, justice of the peace. Moore D L, physician.
Moore John, physician. Moore Robert, physician.
Perry E, wagonmaker.
Reed & Shaneover, General Store. Robertson William H, undertaker and jus- tice.
Sawyer F M, physician.
Shideler A, W, saw mill.
Thayer Elisha, shoemaker.
Van Leiw A O, Hardware and Drugs. Walters George, saloon.
Werntz Hiram, blacksmith. Werntz Isaac, blacksmith.
LAMONG. Contains 26 inhabitants and is located in Washington township, Hamilton county, 12 miles northwest of Noblesville, the county seat, banking town, and nearest rail approach. Staves, corn, and wheat are marketed. John G. Clifton, postmaster.
Clifton John G, General Store.
Fesmire Isaac B, wagonmaker. Leonard James, produce. Wainscott Love, blacksmith.
LANCASTER. Huntington county. (See River.)
LANCASTER. Jay county. (See Salamonia.)
LANCASTER. Is located on Big creek, in township of same name, Jefferson, county, 10 miles northwest of Madison, the county seat and banking town. Baptist and Presbyterian churches are sustained by a population of 200. Dupont, 4 miles
north on the J., M. & I. R. R., is the ship- ping station. William Brazelton, post- master.
Baily C B, carpenter.
Craven J G Rev, (Baptist).
Crawford E F, shoemaker. Giltner G B, saw mill.
Kay Thomas, general store.
Landon F M, flour mill.
Lapp Jacob, hay rake manufacturer.
McCamell & Brazelton, General Store.
McConnell J B, live stock.
McCoy G T, physician.
Rector T H, carpenter. Thompson G W Rev, (Baptist).
Thompson J A, blacksmith.
Salyers & Keys, blacksmiths.
LANCASTER. Orange county. (See Leipsic.)
LANCASTER. Owen county. (See Patricksburgh.)
LANDERSD ALE. Settled in 1861, is a small hamlet located in Madison town- ship, Morgan county, 18 miles northeast of Martinsville, the county seat, and 12 south- west of Indianapolis. Mooresville, the shipping station and location of nearest bank, is distant 5 miles. Population, 40. Z. Stephenson, postmaster.
Evans David T, general store.
McClusky Alexander, blacksmith.
Perry E D, saw mill.
Stephenson Z, Postmaster.
LANESVILLE. Is an incorporated town of 280 inhabitants, located in Frank- lin township, Harrison county, 9 miles east of Corydon court house and 10 west of New Albany, the place of shipment and location of nearest bank. Catholic and Methodist churches are sustained. Its manufactories consist of 1 stave factory, 1 saw mill and 1. flour mill. Daily stage to New Albany and Corydon; fare to either, 65 cents. Wheat, lumber and corn comprise its ex- ports. John L. Wolford, postmaster.
Day & Bro, carpenters and painters.
Eisert Anton M, cooper.
Elbert Theodore, cabinetmaker.
Elbers & Day, undertakers.
Endris John, grocer and saloon. Fouts Henry C, physician. Grantz Henry, shoemaker. Grantz Mathew, general store and tailor.
Gresham Benjamin Q A, veterinary sur- geon and U S gauger.
Hauck Henry, wagonmaker. Hirt Philip L, shoemaker. Horner Jacob S, physician.
THOS. H. CLAPP, Optician, 93 North Pennsylvania Street, New-Denison Hotel Block, Indianapolis, Ind.
I have for sale SPECTACLES of all the best and late improved forms and material.
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Home Life Ins. Co.
Has perfected plans for a large business in Illinois during 1881. ( FOR AGENCIES APPLY TO E. H. KELLOGG, Superintendent, Chicago, Ill.
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Horner Mattie Mrs, milliner. Jungbluth August, saloon.
Kiesler George, wagonmaker. Lee A Clay Rev, (Methodist).
Mayer William & Co, stave manufacturers and coopers.
Messin Charles J, saloon.
Meyer Christian, drugs and general store.
Meyer William & Co, stave and heading manufacturers.
Munchina Alfonse Rev, (Catholic).
Redick John, dry goods.
Rupp Henry, undertaker.
Schafer & Reinhardt, blacksmiths.
Seib Charles, shoemaker.
Valker Philip W, blacksmith.
Walter Joseph A, tinner.
Walter Lewis, carpenter.
Wolford John L, General Store. Yeager & Schechter, blacksmiths. Yost Mathias, cooper. Yost Michael, shoemaker. Zable & Hussong, flour mill.
LANGDON'S STATION. A small place located in Washington town- ship, Jackson county, on the J., M. & I. R. R., 12 miles southeast of Brownstown court house, and 8 south of Seymour, the location of nearest bank. Population, 25. Produce and fruit are shipped. W. N. Barnett, postmaster.
Bard Thomas, physician. Barnett W N, R R Agt. Kuhn Rev, (Lutheran). Lewis John M, lawyer. McCasland Levi, saw mill. Mornfort W B, general store.
LA OTTO. Stands at crossing of G. R. & I. and E. R. Div. W., St. L. & P. R. R's, in Swan township, Noble county, 14 miles southeast of Albion, the county seat and banking town. With a population of 200 the village sustains Methodist and Lu- theran churches. Live stock is shipped. H. L. Holbrook, postmaster. Bowker J J, physician.
Dunwoody John W, agt W, St L & P R'y. Hiatt Henry J, wagonmaker.
Hogue W J, justice of the peace.
Holbrook & Co, General Store. Kinzie H C, agt G R & I R R. Kinzie J H, justice of the peace.
Miller John, bedstead factory, saw and planing mill. Miller Joseph, hotel. Preston Alma L, wagonmaker. Ritchie J T, hotel. Snyder Peter, blacksmith. Sowers George, general store.
Young J A, Grocer and Undertaker.
LA PAZ. Is a station and postoffice on the B. & O. R. R., located in North town- ship, Marshall county, 9 miles north of Plymouth, the county seat and banking town. Population, 100. Lumber, wheat and staves are shipped, daily stage to Ply - mouth ; fare 50 cents; and South Bend ; fare $1. B. & O. Ex. B. & O. Tel. A. Shaffer, postmaster. Carney Augustus, undertaker. Deniston J M, physician.
Deniston & Eagen, Grocers and Druggists.
Gregg H, stave factory.
Johnson Morgan, general store and notary. Moore Allen, physician and druggist. Ringle H J, R R and ex agt.
Shaffer & Ringle, Drugs, Hard- ware and Grocers.
Vinnage J M, planing mill.
Waltz J, cooper. Warner Francis, blacksmith.
Wilhelm William, saloon.
Woodcock Seymore, hotel.
LAPEL. Is a station on the C., I. & St. L. R. R., located in Stony Creek town- ship, Madison county, 10 miles west of An- derson, the county seat and banking town. Grain, flour, lumber and heading material are the shipments. Population, 75. Ex., U. S. Robert K. Aldred, postmaster. Busby S E, R R agt.
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Conrad & Aldred, General Store. Conrad & Wright, agricultural implements and grain.
Fisher & Askim, blacksmiths.
Graham J J, shoe and harnessmaker. Guirl A J & W H, lumber. Hilligoss G N, general store and physician. Miller G W, wagonmaker.
Millspaugh J F, blacksmith.
Sears John, wagonmaker. Studley Rambo & Walker, saw mill. Woodward Bros, flour mill and agricultu- ral implements. Woodward Bros & Co., saw mill. Zion Theodore, ex agt.
LAPORTE. The county seat of La- porte county, is located at crossing of L. S. i& M. S. and I., P. & C. Div. W., St. L. & P. R'ys, 148 miles northwest of Indiana- polis, 59 southeast of Chicago, and 12 south- east of Michigan City. Laporte is an in- corporated city of 7,500 inhabitants, sur- rounded by a fertile agricultural district, and is one of the most thrifty growing towns in Northern Indiana. Its broad, streets are lighted by gas; it has excel- lent water works, 6 volunteer fire com- panies, 2 opera houses with a combined seat- ing capacity of 1,800, 4 banks, and 3 hotels.
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