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SOLDIERS
or their heirs should have their rights investigated by W. H. CORBALEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 42 Vance Block, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., who has had 22 years experience Correspondence solicited.
PATENTS bring in MONEY to Inventors, Fortunes in little inventions ; If you have invented anything come and see me, Delays are often dangerous.
CHARLES P. JACOBS, -
Patent Solicitor, 36 North Delaware Street. - INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
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Bassett D D, butcher.
Bath Grange Association, general store. Blazier J P. General Store.
Blazier M D Mrs, milliner. Brier & Mullen, saw and planing mills. Dubois O S, live stock.
Fowler Jeremiah, agrl implements. Garrison Samuel, carpenter. Howell Isaac, butcher.
Jones Wm, live stock. Jones Wm H, carpenter. Logan S M, blacksmith.
McElwee John & Son, physicians. Porter James, carpenter. Smith J N, agrl implements. Smith Wm E, blacksmith. Stout T P, wagonmkr. Urban Jacob, shoemkr. Whiteman F M, harnessmkr.
BATTLE GROUND. Is a pros- perous town of 800 inhabitants, located in Tippecanoe township and county on the L N A & C Ry, 7 miles north of Lafayette, the county seat and banking town. The village was once known as Harrisonville but was changed to Battle Ground in mem- ory of the fierce battle fought here by Gen W H Harrison against the Indians under Tecumseh, November 9, 1811. It is 72 miles northeast of Indianapolis, and con- 'tains a Methodist church, the Battle Ground Collegiate Institute, 1 flour mill and a hotel. Ex, Am. Tel, W U. James P Clute, postmaster. Abbott T D, blacksmith. Acheson John, cattle dealer.
Archibald A, carpenter. Bacon W S, general store. Campbell J W, hotel.
Campbell J W & Conkling, saw mill.
Clute James P, Grocer. Clute & Chenowith, grocers. Downs A J, cattle dealer. Dunbar James, physician. Fewell John W, lawyer.
Fox & Kiebeck, wagonmkrs.
Haigh J J, General Store.
Hueg J J, insurance agt.
Hughs S W, barber.
Hall J H, real estate.
Jewett H L, R R and express agt.
Johnson C M, shoemkr.
Johnson J L, shoemkr.
Luens Mary B, dressmkr.
Mutes & Selders, meat market.
Reddle H D, physician.
Roberts W H & Son, carpenters.
Scott W S & J W, Flour Mill. Smith E H, livery.
Stambaugh George, plasterer.
Steins A J, meat market.
Timmons H H, notary public.
Walters W J, druggist.
Wolfer George, cattle dealer.
Wood Moses, justice of the peace.
Workman James M, physician.
BEAN BLOSSOM. Once known as Georgetown, is located in Jackson town- ship, Brown county, 5 miles north of Nash- ville the county seat. Morgantown, 8, miles north on the FF & MRR, is the place of shipment. Population 125. Pro- duce, staves, hoop-poles and grain are the chief exports. H Waltman, postmaster. Arwine H, justice of the peace.
Deringer James W, carpenter.
McDonald George, carpenter. McDonald J T, shoemkr.
Miller John, blacksmith. Murphy George, saw mill.
Prosser Williard, general store. Rund H, general store. Shafer Maggie, milliner.
Spencer & Ward, physicians.
Stoples Z T, jeweler.
Stuart & Moser, general store. Waltman H, General Store.
Waltman Thomas, flour mill. Waltman Wm M, lawyer. Ward Thomas, blacksmith. Wright A F, physician.
JACOB BLANK, JR.
JOHN BLANK. JOSEPH BLANK.
JACOB BLANK, JR. & CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in
FURNITURE
Batesville, Indiana.
Physio-Medical College of Indiana.
Send for Announcement to C. T. BEDFORD, 290 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.
BOYD'S The Surest, Safest, Quickest and MOST PLEASANT Remedy for Diarrhea and Pains in the Stomach and Bowels. CHLOROFORM ELIXIR. B. H. BOYD, LAFAYETTE, IND.
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Zody A A, hardware. Zody Wm H, harnessmkr.
BEAR BRANCH. Or Freedom, as it is sometimes called, is a place with a population of 25, located in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and 13 north of Ve- vay, on the Ohio river, the most available shipping point. Contains 2 churches- Baptist and United Brethren-and district school. Stage communication with Dills . boro. Mail tri-weekly. Wm H Oatman, postmaster.
Cabway David, carpenter.
Dennis M M, milliner.
Elder Annie L, dressmkr. French J B, wagonmkr.
Halbert Wm, physician. Leggitt John, wagonmkr.
Licking George, blacksmith.
Longcamp J F, blacksmith.
Oatman Wm H, general store and live stock. Pate I H, cattle dealer.
Turner I W, justice of the peace.
BEAVER CITY. Was the orig- inal site of the county seat of Newton county. It is in Washington township, 10 miles north of Kentland, the county seat, and at present the most available shipping depot. This is merely a country office with no village population. John McCar- thy, postmaster.
BEAVER DAM. This is a hamlet of 50 inhabitants, located in Franklin township, Kosciusko county, 15 miles south- west of Warsaw, the county seat and bank- ing town. Akron, Fulton county, 4 miles south is the nearest R R approach. Tri- weekly stage to Warsaw; fare 50 cents. C W Middleton, postmaster.
Hadleman J, carpenter. Hagenbrook N, hotel. Meredith J C Butcher.
Middletown J B & Co, general store. Pety Jacob, saw mill. Stoner T, live stock.
Thomas Wm, barber.
BEAVER TIMBER. A rural postoffice located in Jackson township, Newton county, 18 miles north of Kent- land, the county seat. St Mary, Ill, is the banking town, Mount Airy place of ship- ment, is distant 3 miles on the C & G S R R. Population 20. G W Clark, post- master.
Baldwin Harvey, watch and clock repairer. Clark G W, Blacksmith.
Kennedy John & Peter, grain and cattle dealers.
BECK'S GROVE. Van Buren township, Brown county, contains 50 in- habitants, a Christian church, and district school. It is 14 miles northeast of Nash- ville court house, and 15 sothwest of Co- lumbus, the nearest shipping point. Mail semi-weekly. J B Beck, postmaster.
Beck John B, Grocer.
Carmichal A S, justice, and live stock. Carmichael David, live stock.
Carmichael W J, lawyer and physician. Moore H, blacksmith.
Thompson Wm, wagonmkr.
Waggoner W S, dry goods. Wagner T M, physician.
BECK'S MILLS. Is the location of 75 persons in Howard township, Wash- ington county, 6 miles southwest of Salem, the county seat, banking town and nearest rail approach. David Beck, postmaster.
Beck David, Flour Mill, Saw Mill, and Woolen Factory.
Bradshaw E A, physician.
Fultz Wm A, carpenter. Huff Harbin, carpenter. Kay James P, blacksmith.
Rudder James Rev (Christian).
Rudder James & Son, Flour and Saw Mill.
Wyman Samuel W, blacksmith.
BEDFORD. The county seat of Lawrence county ; is a thrifty incorporated town of 2,500 inhabitants, situated on the L N A & C Ry at eastern terminus of the B & B Ry, 75 miles southwest of In- dianapolis and 71 north of Louisville. Bedford is noted for its quarries of build- ing stone, the products of which find a market in nearly every State east of the Mississippi river. It has a bonded debt of $25,000, and is supplied with 5 churches, an excellent graded school, 5 hotels, 1 bank, an opera house and good business blocks. The press is represented by 4 weekly newspapers, known as the Banner, Journal, Magnet and Star. Bedford has in the way of manufactories 3 flour mills, carriage factory, 2 planing mills, brick yard, woolen mill and 1 saw mill. Ex, L N A & C and Adams. Tel, W U. Henry Davis, postmaster.
Acoam John W, harness.
Acoam Laura J, dressmkr.
Adams George W, blacksmith.
Allen Wm, barber.
Alvey Calvin R, harness and justice.
Baker John L, cigars.
Bedford Bank (capital $100,000). W C Winstandley, pres ; W P Malott, cash.
Bedford Banner (Weekly), A J Hostetler, Proprietor.
BINDERS. CARLON & HOLLENBECK, CZPRINTERS AND BINDERS, S. E. Corner Circle and Meridian Streets. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.
ARCTIC [ In use from New York to California. ICE MACHINE MFG. CO. (See adv., opp. Brewers, in Classified.)
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Bedford Journal (weekly), John V Smith, propr.
Bedford Magnet (weekly), H S Osborne, propr. Bedford Star (weekly), John Johnson Jr, propr. Bedford Woolen Mills, Mitchell & Co, proprs.
Brown Forest W, milliner.
Brown T L, dry goods.
Butler E C, photographer. Carlton Robert H, county clerk.
Carlton R H, druggist.
Cave J C, dentist.
Central Hotel, John H Cox, Proprie- tor. (See adv, page 111.)
Chicago & Bedford Stone Co.
Christian Record (monthly), James M Mathes, propr.
Commercial House, John C Crawford, propr.
Conklin Hezekiah, sewing machines. Cosner J W Hon, general stores.
Cox John H, Proprietor Central Ho- tel. (See adv, page 111.)
Crawford John C, propr Commercial House. Crim Isaac H, county auditor.
Crooke Newton, lawyer.
Daggy, Hodge & Wallhous, carriage mnfrs.
Daggy Lewis, brickmkr.
Daggy Thomas O, flour mill.
Dale L H, tinsmith.
Davis Henry, postmaster.
Dean & Son, hardware.
Dennison Wm M, grocer.
Diehl House, Jacob Diehl, propr.
Dinkenspeil Bros, clothing.
Dobbins & Beem, saloon.
Driscoll Willis E, dentist.
Dunihue & Son, dry goods.
Dunn & Dunn, lawyers.
Edgeworth M J, agt L N A & C Ry.
CENTRAL HOTEL,
JOHN H. COX, Proprietor. BEDFORD, IND.
This Hotel is situated twenty steps west of the depot. Rooms neatly fitted up, and the table supplied with the best in the market, served up in good style and taste. Give us a call.
DAA GOOD SAMPLE ROOM
Is attached for the benefit of Commercial Travelers. Special attention given to this class of patronage, which will find the Central Hotel, from its proximity to the L., N. A. & C. and B. & B. depot, and to the business part of town, well adapted to its wants.
Samples Transferred from Depot to Sample Room and Returned Free.
HOBSON & MITCHELL, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable,
BEDFORD, IND.
Stable just in rear of west side of Public Square. Stock left in their care will be well attended to, at the lowest prices.
Particular Attention paid to Drovers and Commercial Travelers.
The MoNabb House,
Near South-east Corner Public Square, - - BEDFORD, IND.
:0 First-class Accommodations. Good large Sample Rooms on first floor. Near the business part of town. Reasonable rates.
CINCINNATI GALVANIZING WORKS BEST QUALITY GALVANIZED SHEET IRON.
GENUINE HARTFORD BOOT AND SHOE.
IN MEN'S FINE HAND SEWED AND MACHINE MADE. ALL STYLES TOES AND WIDTHS. GEO. S. DWINNELL, Western Agent,, Indianapolis.
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Elliott George, grocer. Ellis Augustin, jeweler. Erwin Wm, county recorder. Ferguson John, barber. Ferguson W W, general store. Ferguson & Benzel, furniture. Fidler & Bro, blacksmiths.
Foote & Parker, general stores. Fox Wm, dentist.
Friedley & Pierson, lawyers. Gainey & Sons, general store. Garrison James, shoemkr. Gaussin Constant, saloon. Gowen George D, boots and shoes. Green Eugene, baker.
Haase & Owen, gents furnishings. Hallowell Granite Company, stone contrac- tors.
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Hatfield House, A Hatfield, propr.
Heitger Bros, stoves and tinware. Heitger George, shoemkr. Heitger Theodore, planing mill. Hitchcock F B, lawyer.
Hobson & Mitchell, Livery and Feed Stable. (See adv, page 111.) Hostetler A J, Proprietor Bedford Banner. Houston Maria L, milliner. Houston W V, druggist. Hughes L B, saloon. Jeter Horatio, hardware. Johnson John Jr, propr Bedford Star.
Jones & Giles, stoves and tinware. Kahn H & Co, clothing.
Kelly Robert, county treasurer.
Kennedy J W, supt B & B R R. Kern A S, furniture. Kramer Charles, flour mill.
Laforce Howard C, physician. Lorne Simpson, lawyer. Luckett S D, lawyer. McDaniel J H, meats. McDowell James, sheriff. McMillon John H, saloon.
McNabb House, Hugh McNabb, Proprietor. (See adv, page 111.) Malott, Crim & Co, stationers. Malott John B, county surveyor. Martin Wm H, lawyer. Martin & Luckett, lawyers. Mathes James M, propr Christian Record. Messick Michael N, hardware. Miller Joseph V Rev (Methodist). Mitchell John W, druggist.
Mitchell & Co, woolen mills. Myers W J, flour mill. Newland Benjamin, physician. Opera House, John Johnson, Jr, manager. Osborne C E, grocer. Osborne Harry S, propr Bedford Magnet. Owen K D & Co, grocers. Owens O L, saloon. Palmer & Dunihue, clothing. Parks & Hudson, hardware.
Raridan C E, physician.
Raridan Samuel A, physician.
Razor John, tailor.
Reath Bros, barbers.
Reath Jacob, baker.
Reath John A, saloon.
Richardson H B, general store.
Riley & Isenminger, lawyers.
Sadler S C, clothing.
Sharp L J, notions.
Smith John V, propr Bedford Journal.
Smith Wm, marble works.
Stalker John M Rev (Baptist).
Stillson Hamilton, physician.
Stillson Joseph, physician.
Stoessel George, barber. Sullivan & Schultz, meats.
Thomasson John, grocer.
Tilford & Co, stoves and tinware.
Unkel August, baker.
Voris, Morton & Co, stone quarry.
Voss John C, jeweler.
Walls & Walls, insurance.
Wilder Bros, painters.
Willard James H, lawyer.
Williams Nathaniel, grocer.
Wilson Frank, circuit judge.
Yerger Julia, dressmkr.
Younger John, justice of the peace.
Younger Nannie C, milliner.
Zahn John S, dry goods.
BEECAMP. Known locally as Pleasant Ridge, contains a population of 100, in Madison township, Jefferson county, 5 miles from Madison, the county seat, banking town and place of shipment. Val- entine Reul, postmaster.
Brandon E W, carpenter.
Imel Robert Rev (Baptist). Lock Nicholas Rev (United Brethren).
Lyon James, carpenter. Reul Valentine, General Store. Wolf Frank G, blacksmith. Wolf Peter, blacksmith.
BEECH GROVE. Is a flag sta- tion on the C I St L & CR R, located in Centre township, Marion county, 5 miles southeast of Indianapolis. It has no vil- lage population, but is located in a thickly settled farming community. James Mori- arty, postmaster. Brown T M, physician.
Miller Charles, carpenter. Miller J C, carpenter.
BEECHY MIRE. Is located in Harrison township, Union county, 8 miles northeast of Liberty court house, and 10 south of Richmond, the banking town and usual place of shipment. Daily stage to Richmond. Population 75. Fred Greger- son, postmaster.
J. H. CURRAN{ ELEVATORS for all PURPOSES 135 W. Second St., CINCINNATI.
MODEL CLOTHING CO. @Largest and most complete Clothing House in the State.
43 and 45 East Washington St., and 18, 20 and 22 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, Ind.
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Brower Daniel Rev (Dunkard). Fitsimons James, saw mill.
Gregerson Frederick, Black- smith and Wagonmkr. Gregerson Tracy Mrs, general store. Hart James, live stock. Hart John, live stock.
Hart Will C, Breeder of Blooded Horses, and Justice of the Peace. Moss Daniel, live stock. Railsback S H & Co, live stock. Toney Carey Rev (Baptist).
BEESON. Is a recently established country postoffice, located on Ft C & L and W W R Rs, in Washington township, Wayne county, 19 miles southwest of Rich- mond court house. Hogs, corn and wheat comprise its exports. F R Beeson, post- master, R R agt, and dealer in agricultural implements.
BELDEN. Inhabited by 50 persons in La Gro township, Wabash county, is a station on the W St L & P Ry, 10 miles northeast of Wabash, the county seat and location of nearest bank. Antioch, distant 2 miles, furnishes it with telegraph and express facilities. Grain is the chief ex- port G H Lynn, postmaster. Halda John, cheese factory. Lynn G H, R R agt.
Lynn Matthew, flour mill and saw mill.
Lynn & Morrison, General Store.
BELLEFONTE. Jay county. (See Hector.)
BELLE UNION. Is the location of 75 persons, in Jefferson township, Put- nam county. Greencastle, the county seat, shipping depot and banking town, is 12 miles northwest. A Baptist church is supported. A J Hill, postmaster.
Barnes W H, wagonmkr. Brown W B, general store. Cohn M & Son, General Store.
Hawkins E, physician. Holingsworth J W, flour mill. Macy D W, blacksmith.
Scott & Macy, agrl implements.
BELLEVILLE. A small hamlet located in Liberty township, Hendricks county, 7 miles southeast of Danville, the County seat and banking town, and 2 south- east of Clayton, its shipping station, on the St LVT H & I R R. Population 200. Daily stage to Cartersburgh. Wm J Cope, postmaster.
Callahan Cyrus, wagonmkr. Cantley C G, blacksmith. Cope Win J, General Store. Cox Wm J, general store.
Dunnington H, blacksmith.
Hamrick Benjamin F, live stock. Hamrick Thomas E, live stock. Hamrick & White, general store. Kebner Moses A, carpenter. Mays S R, live stock.
Moore R C, physician.
Strong A M, physician.
Swindler H'T, flour and saw mill.
Swindler Wm C, washing machines. Taylor J T, pump mnfr.
BELLMORE. Union township, Parke county, with 250 inhabitants, is a post village, located 6 miles east of Rock- ville court house, the nearest rail approach and bank location. 1 Methodist church is sustained. Tri-weekly stage to Rockville and Hollandsburgh. J W Thoroughman, postmaster. Akers L, saw mill.
Aydelott George W, live stock.
Brackall Wm, shoemkr.
Carmichael Wm, nursery.
Chapen Rozell, hotel and cooper.
Connelly Harrison, lawyer.
Goss M, physician. Harlain & Harbison, saw mill.
Harrison N, live stock.
Jerome Willard, carpenter.
Jerome Willard M, wagonmkr.
McGilvery John J, flour mill.
Martin A, physician.
Mater T W, harnessmkr.
Reid Bros, wagon and plow mnfrs. Riner J H, blacksmith.
Sharp Samuel, carriage painter.
Smith W A & Son, blacksmiths.
Smith & Carter, barbers.
Spencer & Caffrey, general store.
Swains W P, livery and live stock.
Thomas Sanford, agrl implements.
Thompson W L, broom mnfr and justice. Turner John M, undertaker.
Wilkinson & Laning, brick and tile mnfrs. Wright & Stout, general store.
BELMONT. Is a recently estab- lished postoffice, located in Brown county.
BEN DAVIS. Six miles west of In- dianapolis, on the St L V TH & IR R, is a village of 100 population, located in Wayne township, Marion county. It has a Methodist church. H Forsha, postmas- ter.
Bailey Wm A, justice of the peace. Dunn A, carpenter.
Foltz Jesse, wagonmkr and carpenter.
Martin John, Brick Manufacturer. Mickley Jacob, grocer and shoemkr.
Minneimyer C H, saw mill. Pratt P, blacksmith.
Rybolt W L & M, dairy.
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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MINTURN& MINTURN 3/ TO 33 SENTINEL BLDG, INDIANAPOLIS IND.
PATENT SOLICITORS: HAND BOOK FREE.
(See adv., pages 405 and 407.)
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BENGAL. Is a rural postoffice, lo- cated in Hendricks township, Shelby coun- ty, 9 miles southwest of Shelbyville, the county seat. Franklin, 8 miles west, on J M & I and F F & M RRs, is the banking town and nearest rail approach. Popula- tion 22. J G Sexton, postmaster.
Chappelow & Sexton, General Store.
Richman & Rominger, flour mill.
BENHAM'S STORE. Formerly called Lincolnville, is a post village of 100 inhabitants, located in Brown township, Ripley county, 7 miles south of Versailles, the county seat. Osgood, 12 miles north, on the O & M R R, is the nearest rail ap- proach. H P King, postmaster. Basset Thomas, blacksmith. Benham John, shingle mnfr.
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Benham Lafe, shingle mnfr. Benham L, shoemkr.
Benham R, blacksmith.
Bird J R, shoemkr.
Creath R M, blacksmith.
Creath & Gelvin, flour mill.
Gelvin F M, live stock.
King Emma Miss, artist. King Flora A Miss, Music Teacher. McCullum D, general store. Tague O P, justice of the peace. - Vest Dr, physician.
BENNETT'S SWITCH. Situated on the W St L & P Ry, in Deer Creek township, Miami county, has 100 inhabi- tants. Peru, the county seat, is 14 miles north, and Kokomo, the banking town, 6 miles south; shipping point Bennett's. Ex, U S; Tel, W U. J A Shaffer, postmaster. Coucher & Fletcher, grain dealers.
Guyn Jesse, cheese factory. McConnell J H, justice of the peace. Mygrants U S, druggist. Phelps A J, cheese factory. Procter R G, physician. Ross R H, physician. Shaffer Jacob, blacksmith. Shaffer J A & Son, General Store. Smith A C, physician. Wilson J A, agt W St L & P Ry.
BENNETTSVILLE. A small set- tlement located in Carr township, Clark county, on the L N A & C Ry, 15 miles north of Jeffersonville, the county seat and banking town. Population 38. Mrs Augustus Kramer, postmaster. Bir Charles, General Store.
BENNINGTON. Contains 100 in- habitants, in Pleasant township, Switzer- land county, 10 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, shipping depot and loca-
tion of nearest bank. The village supports Methodist and United Brethren churches and 1 flour mill. J P Marsh, postmaster. Ford H, general store. McGregor J B, general store. Marsh H H, constable. Marsh J P, Live Stock.
Neal John, wagonmkr.
Neal John C L, justice of the peace. Newkirk C M, blacksmith.
Pearce Joseph M, justice. Shoddy A, blacksmith. Simpson R G & Dalglish, physicians. Smith John H, flour mill. Smith J V W, tinner. Voris N, wagonmkr.
BENTLEY. A farmers' postoffice in Jackson township, Fayette county, 10 miles southeast of Connersville, the county seat, banking town and shipping station. Ebenezer Glenn, postmaster and gen'l store.
BENTON. Is located on the Elkhart river, in township of the same name, Elk- hart county, 7 miles southeast of Goshen, the county seat, banking town, and usual place of shipment. Methodist and Luther- an churches are sustained. Population 200. Alonzo W Banta, postmaster. Baker E W, physician.
Banta Alonzo W, General Agent for St John's Family Medicines.
Barry M B, wagonmkr.
Cassel Solomon, blacksmith.
Chatten H J, shoemkr.
Hildebush Henry, wagonmkr. Kyler W B, physician.
Longacre Thomas, blacksmith.
Miller Moses H, grocer. Prickett Bros, saw mill.
Scott & Michael, flour mill.
Snaveley David, justice of the peace. Zollinger Joseph, general store.
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BENTONVILLE. Has a popula- tion of 200, in Posey township, Fayette county, on the Rushville Div J M & I R R, 10 miles northwest of Connersville, the county seat; Cambridge 6 miles north- east location nearest bank. The village supports Christian and Methodist churches. Ira Hathaway, postmaster.
Crawford James M, R R agt and justice.
Crawford J M & Bro, Saw Mill and Grain.
DeCamp Cyrus, general store. Derbyshire E, physician. Frazier Samuel, live stock. Gingrich F, wagonmkr.
Hathaway Ira, General Store and Agrl Implements. Hauhn H R, constable. John H H & Co, grocers.
AMERICAN PAPER PULLEY CO.{
NOPPAPER BELT PULLEYS And Friction Wheels. 114 and 116 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis.
THOS. C. DAY & CO.
Farms and City Property for Sale. Some Bargains. 72 East Market St., INDIANAPOLIS.
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Jones B F, carpenter. Kinney C, shoemkr. Manlove John T, live stock. Scott T A, grain. Thompson & Son, blacksmiths.
BENVILLE. Is in Bigger town- ship, Jennings county, 10 miles east of Vernon, the county seat. Butlerville, the shipping depot, is 7 miles northwest on the O & M R R. Population 40. J F Hay- den, postmaster. Graham James, saw mill. Haines J A, live stock.
Hayden J F, General Store.
Hoole J H, carpenter. Hughes H, live stock. Overturf F M, live stock. Perkins John H, undertaker. Seamon Edmund, blacksmith.
BERLINGTON. Rural postoffice established in 1882, located in German township, Marshall county, 17 miles north- east of Plymouth, the county seat. Bre- men, distant 4 miles on the B & O R R, is the shipping station and banking town. Population 75. L P Hershberger, post- master.
Chicago Stave Company, stave mnfrs. Hershberger L P, General Store and Saw Mill.
Miller E J, hoop mnfrs.
BERNE. Stands on line between Monroe and Wabash townships, Adams county, 12 miles south of Decatur, the county seat and banking town, Berne is a station on the G R & I R R, and contains 300 inhabitants, Mennonite church, 1 saw mill, and a flour mill. Ex, U 'S and Adams. Wm Sheets, postmaster. Aeschleman Eugene, meat market. Allison R B & Co, general store. Beer & Baumgarten, hardware. Beer & Co, brick mnfrs.
Bixler David, jeweler. Bogli L, saw mill. Boller M, tinsmith. Brennaman Jacob, saloon. Brown & Son, blacksmiths. Carter H P, barber. Droe Samuel, jeweler. Gehrig U, furniture. Gianque Joseph, grocer. Gianque Lizzie, milliner. Gobat A L, saloon. Hacher Abe, blacksmith. Haruff Harvey, wagonmkr. Hawbegger J P & Co, hardware. Hirshey & Springer, lumber and lime. Hoffer M, saloon.
Huffman & Gottschalk, Drugs. Kuntz Henry, shoemkr.
Marker Albert, shoemkr.
Meister F, tinsmith.
Newenschwander Daniel, physician.
Railing & Porter, harnessmkrs.
Smith & Heetington, live stock.
Springer A & Co, live stock.
Springer J A & Co, general store, saw and flour mill.
Springer, Gottschalk & Co, grain and flour. Springer, Sheets & Co, machines and organs. Stricker & Hoblet, meat market.
Wagner John, shoemkr.
Welty & Bro, furniture.
Williams C S, physician.
Willson C A, saloon.
Witwer C, livery.
Witwer D S, hotel.
BETHEL. This town is located in Franklin township, Wayne county, 12 miles northeast of Richmond, the county seat, place of shipment and banking town. Pop- ulation 200. Daily stage to Richmond ; fare, 75 cents. Nathan Harlan, postmaster. Anderson B S, justice of the peace.
Anderson F S & L F, Saw Mill. Colby A H, blacksmith.
Harlan & Wiley, General Store. Harrison & Wiley, tile mnfrs.
Lambert Arminda, hotel. Tillson Hosea C, druggist and shoemkr. Vannoys A L, lumber.
Vannoys H, undertaker. White Lafe, grocer.
BETHLEHEM. Is a landing on the Ohio river, located in township of same name, county of Clark, 30 miles above Jef- fersonville court house and 15 below Mad- ison, the location of nearest bank. Popu- lation 150. It has Methodist and Presby- terian churches, and ships wheat, corn and hay. J M Stewart, postmaster.
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