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Brown D G, flouring mill. Cripe Rev Jacob (Dunkard). Higbee D C, grocer and brickmaker.
BERVILLE.
A postoffice in St. Clair county, Berlin township, 10 miles south of Capac and 6 north of Armada The settlement is more familiarly known as Baker's Corners. Quid vide. Population about 50. John B. Frost, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Begout John, boot and shomaker.
Frost John B, general store. Frost Lewis A, boot and shoemaker.
Jarvis Francis, hotel.
Lewis Charles, physician. O'Connor William, blacksmith.
Ormsby Reuben M, wagonmaker. Snover Jesse C, veterinary surgeon. Wade Marion, boot and shoemaker.
BETHEL.
A postoffice in the town of Bethel, Branch county, 912 miles south of Coldwater. Wheat, apples, pork, poultry and butter are the staple products of the neighborhood. D. F. Misener, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Baldwin E, carpenter. Doolittle H, general store. Duberaloif John, saw and shingle mill. Frick HI, carpenter. Hill Rev George, (United Brethren. ) Horton G M, harnessmaker. Kent & Benson, shingle mill and heading.
Lampman Rev Luman, (Methodist Episco- pal.)
Miner E, carpenter. Pond Benjamin, broom mnfr.
Sherman A II, saw mill and handle factory. Strong E M, carpenter. Wheeler J. physician. Wiseman D F, boot and shoemaker. Woodcox C H, physician.
BIG BEAVER.
A small village in the township of Troy. Oakland county, 5 miles north of Royal Oak, and 5 east of Birmingham. It is the center of a rich farming district. Settled in IS26. Population 250. Andrew Ebling, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Eagan J, general store.
Ebling Andrew, general store.
Gillett Eli, ashery.
Lamb & Smith, saw and grist mill.
Pax John, boot and shoemaker.
Phelps Wm, justice of the peace.
Revell James, physician.
Terry George, blacksmith.
BIG PRAIRIE.
A postoffice in the eastern part of Neway- go county, S miles north of Croton. It is on the Muskegon River, 6 miles from Morgan station on the C. & M. L. S. R. R. The sur- rounding country is high, dry and very fer- tile. Postmaster-Wm S. Utley.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Barton James, lawyer. French Rev V P. Hertzer J August, physician. Howe Rev Samuel,
Thompson Jonathan, hotel. Utley Wm S, general store.
BIG RAPIDS.
The City of Big Rapids, the county seat of Mecosta county, is located on the Mus- kegon river, 56 miles north of Grand Rapids. The corporation extends over an area of six square miles, and contains excellent farming land, lying high and dry on both sides of the river, which runs diagonally through the city in a southeasterly course, and furnishe : a water-power second to none in the State. Mitchell creek enters the corporation on the west, and empties into the river a little above the center of the city. The site en which the city stands, with a large tract of land adjoining it, was purchased from the government in 1851. by Frederick Hall, of Tonia, and in 1955. George B. Warten and Chauncy P. Ives, of Troy, N. Y., bought
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the site, and platted it in 1859 as the village of Big Rapids. They built a saw mill on Mitchell creek, near the river, and a few shanties Up to 1863, mails were brought in on horseback from Greenville, when a weekly stage commenced running from Grand Rapids, via Newaygo. The village grew rapidly until, in 1869, it was incorpo- rated a city by the Legislature, and in 1870 contained a population of 1.300, the present population of the city is about 3.500. In July, 1870, the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad reached the city, and now runs through it to Petoskey on Little Traverse bay. In September, 1872, the railroad from Muskegon to Big Rapids, under con- trol of the Michigan Central Co. was com- menced and trains began running in July, 1873.
The city is supplied with water for fire protection and private use by means of the Holly water works, put in by the city in 1871, at a cost of $65,000.
The Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian and Episcopalian denominations have large and thriving societies, each with a neat and ele- gant house of worship. The Methodist church was organized in 1865, and built their house in 1867. The Presbyterian church was organized in IS67, and have built a beautiful brick church at a cost of $12,000. The Episcopal church was organ- ized in 1870, and the place of worship erect- ed in IS71. The Baptist church was organ- ized in 1871, and the church built the same year. The Catholics have lately also built a church.
The county owns a block containing about three acies near the center of the city, in the center of which will be erected the court house. The corners of the block have been set apart for churches of any denominations which will erect church edifices thereon. One corner is now occupied by the Metho- dist church, another by the Presbyterian, and the other two are ready for claimants. The city park fronts this square on the east.
A literary association with 100 members was organized in 1871, and regular lecture courses maintained.
The manufactories of Big Rapids have assumed large proportions. The Tioga Manu- facturing Company was organized in 1871, with a capital stock of $500.000. The company owns large tracts of pine land on the Upper Muskegon, a farm of 200 acres, the water power and a large number of city lots in the northern part of the city. Adam has been constructed across the river, with a long race on each side, and two saw mills with a capacity of 12,000,000 feet per an- nw, t shingle mill with a capacity of 4,000,- 000 per annum, two lath mill, with a capa-
city of 8,000,000 per annum, and a large grist mill have been erected thereon. Pri- vate individuals have erected other manu- factories on this water power, having pur- chased the right to do so from the Tioga com- pany.
The Big Rapids Improvement Company was organized in IS71, with a capital stuck of $200,000. The company owns the water power in the southeast part of the city. to- gether with a large number of lots and busi- ness blocks in all parts of the city. It also owns large tracts of pine land in Mecosta and adjoining counties. The water_power has been improved by the construction of a dam across the river and a long race on each side The company in IS72 erected a large saw mill and shingle mill, which will soon be followed by more extensive manu- factories.
T. D. Stimson, Esq., who owns very large tracts of pine land on the Upper Muskegon river, erected a large saw mill on the east side of the river near the dam of the Big Rapids Improvement Company, in 1871, at a cost of $50,000, and with a capacity of 10,000,000 per annum. The mill property and stock in the yard are worth about $150,000.
The Big Rapids Boom Company was or- ganized in 1872 with a capital stock of $30,- 000. The present capacity of boomage is 50,000,000, with facilities for 100,000,000 when needed.
The Big Rapids Iron Co. Is a new enter- prise, having been started this year by Messrs Hill & Crawford, both of whom came here lately from Pennsylvania. Mr. Hill, of this firm, is one of the veterans in the business, having learned the trade and spent many years with the Presque Isle Iron Co., Stearns. Clark & Co., and Stearns. Hill & Co .. all of which are now merged into the Stearns Manufacturing Co., with which he is still connected. Ile has traveled extensively through the country, amongst mill men, and thoroughly understands their wants. The building occupied by the company is 165 by 120 leet, two stories high, and built of brick. On the ground floor is a machine shop 50 by 60, a foundry 50 by 60, a storeroom and office 45 by 05; there is also a blacksmith shop, engine room, core room and cupola room. Up stairs is a pattern and wood work. ing shop, another wareroom for hight mi- chinery 45 by 1to, and a tin shop about 60 feet square.
The Big Rapids Furniture Manufacturing Company was organized in July, 1972, with a capital stock of $50.000. The company has a large factory on the west side of the river, near the dam of the Triga Co., with a capacity for turning out $800,000 worth of
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New Mason House, BIG RAPIDS, MICH.
NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
H. M. JOHNSON, Proprietor.
LARGE COMMODIOUS SAMPLE ROOMS. GHI
CURTIS & LINSLEY,
ANT,
One Door South of Exchange Bank,
. BIG RAPIDS, MICHIGAN.
WARM MEALS AT ALL HOURS. OYSTERS IN SEASON.
Also Confectionery and Ice Cream.
ANDREWS BROTHERS,
Dealers in Saws, Files, Emory Wheels, Emery Saw Gummers, Etc.
SAWS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION REPAIRED.
Opposite Union School Building. BIG RAPIDS, MICH.
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work per annum. All kinds of furniture are manufactured for shipment and for home market.
The Exchange Bank was organized in 1867, and incorporated in April, 1371, with an authorized capital stock of $150,000.
The Northern National Bank was organ- ized in June, 1871, with a capital stock of $75,000.
The Pacific Hotel was built in 1858, and hence is the oldest hotel in the city. It has always enjoyed a prosperous business. It furnishes accommodation for about 75 guests.
The present Mason House is a new hotel, having been completed about January Ist, 1875. It is three stories high and fronts on Michigan avenue roo feet, and on Maple street 125 feet. It is fitted up with all the modern improvements, and has a capacity for accommodating about 100 guests. The other hotels are the Montreal House, the Rose Hotel and the National Hotel.
There are two weekly newspapers pub- lished here-the " Magnet " and " Pioneer."
Nearly all branches of trade and industry are represented, and the city is surrounded by a rich country, with many old and well improved farms.
Both the American and United States Express Companies have offices here.
The Western Union Telegraph Company and the G. R. & I. R. R. Co.'s line furnish telegraphic facilities. Thomas Lazell, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
American Express Co, John M Raper, agent, Michigan ave.
Andrews Brothers. Saw Makers opp Union School, Michigan ave. (See adv.)
Armitage & Reed, flouring mill, Upper Big Rapids.
Bailey & Hardy, meat market, Michigan ave.
Beebe N II & Co, grocers, Michigan ave.
Bennett Bros, billiard saloon, Michigan ave.
Bigelow Charles P, physician and druggist, Michigan ave.
Big Rapids Furniture Mnfg Co, Win Vanloo, sec, Upper Big Rapids.
Big Rapids Improvement and Mnfg Co, Sumner Stickney, pres, Finley D Brown, sec, Michigan ave.
Big Rapids Iron Works, Hill & Crawford, Proprs, Michigan ave. (See ud :.
Big Rapids Literary Association, cor Michi- gan ave and Elm.
Big Rapids Magnet, E O Rose, publisher, Maple.
Big Rapids Pioneer (weekly,) Gay & Bar- rows, publishers, Opera Hall Block.
Bonner Henry L, sewing machines, Michi- gan ave.
Brackett Bros, boots and shoes, Michigan ave.
Brazee & Osburn, barbers, Michigan ave. Bronson Stephen, pres Exchange Bank and
vice-pres Big Rapids Improvement and - Mnfg Co, Michigan ave.
Brown Finley D, sec Big Rapids Improve- ment and Mnfg Co, Michigan ave.
Brown Jacob L, machinist, Upper Big Ra- pids.
Brown John W, boot and shoemaker, State Upper Big Rapids.
Brown Michael, Lawyer, 116 Mich- igan ave.
Bruce Valorus W, books and stationery, IOS Michigan ave.
Chick & Lincoln, carpenters, Maple.
City Bakery and Grocery, E Holmes, Propr, Michigan ave.
Clark Eseck P, Grocer, 12S Michigan ave.
Clark Henry E, grocer, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Colby Jamies M, register of deeds, Opera Hall Block.
Collins & Anderson, grocers, Michigan ave. Conant Watson C, shingle mill and general store, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Conrad Edmond S, photographer, Michigan ave.
Cooper David D, Meat Market. Michigan ave.
Crawford Geo W, agent U S Express, Mich- igan ave.
Curtis & Linsley, Restaurant, Michi- gan ave.
Dewey Elijah F, Lawyer, Opera Hall Block.
Dion Joseph, restaurant, Michigan ave.
Dinon Frank, Lawyer, Opera Hall Block.
Dutton James B, dry goods, Opera Hall Block.
Eldredge Aionzo W, dentist, Michigan ave. Emerson Darius F, boot and shoemaker, Michigan ave.
Escott Joseph T. sheriff, Opera Hall Block.
Exchange Bank of Big Rapids, Stephen Bronson, Pres, Chas A. Stickney, Cash, Michigan ave.
Fairfield Geo W, architect, Opera Hall Block.
Falcon Planing Mill. Hudnutt. Hanks & Henderson, Proprs. Muskegon River, nr Upper Brilge.
Fisk Kugene C', watches and jewelry, Mich- igan ave.
Frieberg August F, Merchant Tailor, Michigan avc.
French & Ladoucer. Proprs Mon- treal House, Michigan ave.
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Big Rapids Iron Works.
HILL & CRAWFORD,
Manufacturers of
GENERAL MILL MACHINERY,
STATIONARY and PORTABLE ENGINES and BOILERS,
Circular, Gang and Mulay Mills.
Gang Edgers, Jackers, Log Turners, Lath Mills & Bolters, ALSO, ALL KINDS OF
HEAVY AND LIGHT CASTINGS, --- AND -
BRASS GOODS.
Stearns' Manufacturing Co.'s Mill Machinery on Hand and Furnished at Short Notice.
MILL SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS FURNISHED.
Special Attention Given to
Repairing and General Job Work.
SHEET IRON AND TIN WARE Made to Order and Kept for Sale.
WM. E. HILL, Formerly of Erie, Pa.
THOMAS F. CRAWFORD, Formerly of Lock Haven, Pa.
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Fuller Ceylon C, lawyer, Opera Hall Block. Gay Charlie, county clerk, office Opera Hall Block.
Gay & Barrows, publi-hers Big Rapids Pio- neer, Opera Hall Block.
Girard Geo, grocer. Maple nr R R depot.
Graham John F, Saloon, Michigan ave.
Graves Benjamin F, lawyer, Opera Hall Block.
Graves Frank H, hardware, Michigan ave. Gray, Howard & Co, lumber mufrs, office Opera Hall Block.
Goulett Mack, saloon, Michigan ave.
Green Lewis HI, lumber mnfr, office Elm.
Griswold & Co, proprs Rose Hotel, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Gunn Miss Mary M, millinery, Michigan ave.
Haney Edward G, founder and machinist and hardware, Upper Big Rapids.
FRill & Crawford, Big Rapids Iron Works, Michigan ave.
Hills & Farnham, builders, Maple.
Hobart Bros & Co, books and stationery, Michigan ave.
Hodskey Lester C, grocer and jeweler, State Upper Big Rapids.
Holmes Ebenezer, Grocery and Bakery, Michigan ave.
Hood Cyrus J, flour and feed, Michigan ave. Howard Wm, bowling saloon, Michigan ave. Mudnuit, Hanks & Henderson.
Proprs Falcon Planing Mill, Muskegon River nr Upper Bridge.
Huling Jared P, tobacco and cigars, Michi- gan ave.
Hulsart Dexter M, boot and shoemaker, Michigan ave.
Humphrey James E, general store, Michigan ave.
Hutchinson Luther N, dentist, Michigan ave.
Johnson Harley M, Propr Mason House, cor Michigan ave and Maple.
Johnson Henry S, Propr Pacific House, cor Michigan ave and Maple.
Johnson & Orr, carpenters, Spruce.
Jones Henry T, harnessmaker, Michigan ave.
Jordan & Wright, saloon, Michigan ave.
Joslin & Peters, clothing, Mason House.
Judkins J Byron, lawyer, Michigan ave.
Kilbourne Joseph H, grocer, 40 Michigan ave.
Klesner John K, wagonmaker, State.
Latimer W Irving, county treasurer, office Opera Hall Block.
Laur Thomas G, confectioner, Michigan ave. Lazell Thomas, postmaster, Michigan ave.
LeDuke John, boots and shoes, Michigan avc.
Leggett Stephen T, grocer, Michigan ave.
Levy Bros, furnishing goods, Michigan ave. Lewen Andreas, boot and shoe maker, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Lincoln & Frederick, wagonmakers, Michi- gan ave.
Louden John, agent C & M I. S R R. at Depot.
McCulloch Thomas, boot and shoemaker, State, Upper Big Rapids.
McIvor John E, painter, Michigan ave.
McIvor Mrs John E, dress making, Elm
Me Lellan Duncan, boots and shoes, Michi- gan ave.
Mason House, H M Johnson Propr, cor Michigan ave and Maple.
Means William J, boots and shoes, Michi- gan ave.
Montreal House, French & Ladoucer Proprs, Michigan ave.
Moon Robert A, lumber mufr, on Muskegon river, Upper Big Rapids.
Morey Homer A, telegrapher, Michigan ave. Morrisey & Kennedy, saloon, Michigan ave. Mulberry T D & Co, druggists, State, Upper Big Rapids.
National Hotel, R W Sprague propr, Michi- gan ave.
Northern National Bank, G F Stearns pres, Michigan ave.
Nottingham Calvin W, lawyer and United States commissioner, Opera Hall Block.
Nottingham. Roberts & Taylor, Insurance Agents, Opera Hall Block.
Osburn Levi J, tailor, Michigan ave.
Osgood Lucius L, grocer, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Pacific House, H S Johnson Propr, cor Michigan ave and Maple.
Palmer JORn IN, Lawyer with M Brown, 116 Michigan ave.
Parsons John R, lawyer, Michigan ave.
Perry J W & Co, druggists, 104 Michigan ave. Phelps Silney P, physician, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Phelps & Parker, dry goods, 124 Michigan ave.
Porter George W, grocer, Michigan ave.
Powers John, blacksmith, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Raper John M. Union Ticket Office, Tickets to all points, opp Mason House. Ravell George, grocer, State, Upper Bis Rapids.
Roben Douglas, lawyer, Opera Hall Block. Roberts Walter I, lawyer and loan agent. Opera Hall Block.
Rodemich George, shingle mnfr. lower mill on river.
Roof D & Son, boots and shoes, Michigan avc.
Rose Elias O, publisher Big Rapids Magnet, Maple.
Rose Fred, harness maker, Michigan ave.
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Rose Hotel, Griswold & Co proprs, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Rosenberg Moses, clothing, Michigan ave.
Schiedel Isaac, grocer, Michigan ave.
Scranton & Moody, livery, Maple.
Schafer Charles, Real Estate, Michi- gan ave.
Shannon Patrick, tailor, Michigan ave.
Sharpe Thomas J, Meat Market, Michigan ave, also State, Upper Big Rapids. Smith Asa, blacksmith, State.
Sprague Richard W, propr National Hotel, Michigan ave.
Stearns Dan E, dry goods, 116 Michigan ave. Stengel Augustus, furniture, Upper Big Rapids, nr Bridge.
Stevens Philip M, carpenter, Michigan ave. Stickney Charles A, cashier Exchange Bank, Michigan ave.
Stickney Sumner, pres Big Rapids Improve- ment and Mnfg Co, Michigan ave.
Stimson Thomas D, lumber, Maplee s river. Stone John B, harness, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Strong Wm K, gun smith, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Tibbils Augustus C, saloon, Michigan ave.
Tioga Mnfg Co, saw mill, Thomas C Platt pres, John F Brown manager, Upper Big Rapids.
Travis Mrs Maria B, millinery, Michigan ave. Tyler Justus J, grocer, Michigan ave.
Union Ticket Office, Railroad and Steamship, Tickets to all points, John M Raper, opp Mason House.
United States Express Co, Geo W Crawford agt, Michigan ave.
Vandersluis Frank O, general store, Opera Hall Block.
Wagener Charles H, druggist, 118 Michigan ave.
Waid Orrin, grocer, Michigan ave.
Wakefield Roscoe G, blacksmith, Maple. Wallace Zachariah, barber, Michigan ave. Warren Jobn S, boots and shoes, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Webster S G & Co, grocers, 136 Michigan ave. W U Tel Co, John M Raper manager, Mich- igan ave.
Whitney Willard A, physician, Michigan ave. Whittlesey W Sanford, Lawyer, 128 Michigan ave.
Wilcox Stephen S, hardware, cor Michigan ave and Maple.
Wiseman & Carle, furniture, 120 Michigan ave.
Wood August F, boot and shoemaker, State, Upper Big Rapids.
Wood Hanford B, planing mill, Maple e s river.
PACIFIC HOUSE, H. S. JOHNSON, Proprietor,
CORNER MAPLE STREET AND MICHIGAN AVE.,
LOWER BIG RAPIDS, - - MICHIGAN.
This is one of the best establishments in the northern part of the State. It is replete with EVERY COMFORT, being nicely fitted up and furnished throughout. Special Attention paid to Guests.
BOARDING BY WEEK OR DAY.
OMNIBUSES TO AND FROM EVERY TRAIN.
1- Good Sample Rooms for Commercial Men. To
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Wood & Hendryx, physicians, Michigan ave. Wooley Leonidas G, station agt and tele- grapher at G R & I Depot. Worden Wm. livery, Maple. Yats George W, boarding, Michigan ave. Young William J, grocer, 113 Michigan ave.
BIG SPRING.
A postoffice in the town of Wright, Otta- wa county. It is 7 miles north of Berlin, its nearest railroad station. Wheat and corn are the principal productions of the neighborhood. Norman Harris, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Harris Norman, general store. Miller M, furniture mnfr.
BIRCH RUN,
A village of 200 souls in Birch Run town- ship, in the southeast corner of Saginaw county. It is on the F. & P. M R. R., 16 miles north of Flint and 16 from East Sagi- naw. The W. U. Telegraph and American Express Companies maintain offices here. The country around is well adapted to agri- culture, but is new as yet. Oil-barrel staves are manufactured, and these with cordwood and hay form the leading shipments. L. P. Racine, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Beardsley Ira, blacksmith.
Colon & Racine, general store.
Conquest Thomas, carpenter.
Cook John, carpenter and builder.
Goff Charles W, physician.
Cray G B, general store.
Russell J V, oil barrel staves.
Schoen F J, station agent.
Sheley Bros, hotel proprs.
Strang Frank, grocer.
Thayer G W, lumber.
Thompson, Miller & Co, boots and shoes. Thompson O S, lumber.
BIRD,
A postoffice in the eastern part of Oceana county, 22 miles from Pentwater and 17
from Mears, on the C. & M. L. S. R. R., the nearest railroad point. One saw mill is lo- cated here. Population, 50. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Allen C R, wood cutter.
Bole Samuel, teamster.
Brown John, general store and saw mill.
Carpenter R J, hotel propr, cabinet maker and justice of the peace.
Hinds J, blacksmith.
Justice George W, gunsmith.
Packet Peter, cabinet maker.
Raisin Rev James, (Methodist).
Ratcliff Samuel, boot and shoemaker.
Scott David, physician.
Vantassel Isaac, cooper.
Wicks W M, musician.
Zeigler August, carpenter.
BIRMINGHAM.
In 1819 the first settlers cut their way through from Detroit to Birmingham, al- though it was many years later when the first ideas of a village at this point were enter- tained. Birmingham bas now a population of 700 or 800, and is situated 18 miles from Detroit on the D. & M. R. R. The patri- otic spirit of it and the surrounding country is attested by the erection of a $1,Soo mon- ument in the center of the village, bearing the names of the fallen soldiers of the four townships, of Troy (in which Birmingham is located), Bloomfield, Royal Oak and South- field, They have a fine union school house, three churches-Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist-the former of which is said to be one of the very finest in the State outside of Detroit, and a lodge of Grangers. It has also a foundry, a grist mill and a saw mill. J. Allen Bigelow, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Allen Frank, barber, Saginaw. Baldwin John. horseshoer.
Bigclow J Allen, Grocer, Insurance Agt, Postmaster and Express Agt, Mill. Blakeslee Frank & Co, general store, cor Saginaw and Mill. Bodine John, tailor, Saginaw.
Carson James R, general store, Mill. Daines Geo E, propr National Hotel.
J. F. ROBBINS, Manufacturer of
Carriages, Wagons, Sleighs, &c.,
Mill Street, BIRMINGHAM, MICH.
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Davis Ammos, general store, Saginaw. Furman Mrs L T, millinery. Saginaw. Greer Robert, carriage mnfr.
Hagerman Frank, Drugs and Gro- ceries, Saginaw.
Holman Samuel, harness maker. Troy.
Irving H & Son, hardware, Saginaw.
Jenks Cornelius W. Dealer in Fur- niture and Undertaker, Troy.
Jennings Edmund L, tailor, Saginaw.
Lamb Edgar, harness maker, Saginaw.
Lamb Frederick, painter, Troy.
Leach Benjamin, grocer, Saginaw.
Lowes I & M, dry goods, Saginaw.
Lusted Richard D, confectionery, Saginaw.
Millard Gurdon H, dentist, or Saginaw and Mill.
National Hotel, Geo E Daines, Propr, Saginaw.
Partridge Alanson, wagonmaker.
Peabody Lyman B, general store.
Poppleton Orrin, general store.
Richmond Wellingtonu IM, Watches, Clocks and Jewelry.
Robbins Jaines F, Carriage and Wagon MInfr, Troy. (See ads'.)
Smith M & Son, founders and machinists. Stewart George, shoemaker.
Stockwell & Knight, general store, Saginaw. Thorne & Converse. Meat Market and Produce, cor Troy and Saginaw.
Toms George, barber, Saginaw. Waters S, blacksmith, Troy.
Western Union Telegraph Office, F Hager- man operator, Saginaw.
BISMARK.
A postoffice of Sunfield township, in the northwest corner of Eaton county. Dis- tance from Charlotte 17 miles, from 'Ver. montville, a station on the Grand River Valley division of the M. C. R. R., 5 miles. Cheese, grain, maple sugar and staves are the leading articles of shipment. Population. 220. A. G. Jewell postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Downing John C, hardware and groceries.
Freemire & Bemis, saw mill.
Goucher C W, physician.
Grinnell Brothers, general store.
Harris R D & Sons, barrels, staves and hoops.
Jewell A G, notary public and insurance. Loomis S P, hop grower. Preston E F, cheese mufr. Sutherland M C, blacksmith.
Walsh James, butcher.
Williams James, boots and shoes.
BLACKBERRY RIDGE.
A postoffice of Benona township, Oceana county, 12 miles southwest from Hart, the
county seat. Mears, S miles east, is the nearest railroad point. Grain, potatoes and fruit of all kinds are cultivated, and lumber, shingles and clapboards are manufactured for shipment. James Gibbs postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Gibbs James, real estate agent.
Sammons Joseph H, general store and dealer in lumber and staves.
BLACK LAKE.
A postoffice and flag-station on the Michi- gan Lake Shore R R, at the head of Black lake, in Norton township, Muskegon coun- ty. It is four miles south of Muskegon and 9 north of Grand Haven. At the foot of the lake, or where it empties into lake Michigan, is located the postoffice of Lake Harbor. The country around is mostly wild but well adapted to fruit culture. Some rye, corn and potatoes are raised, but f.uit, and particularly peaches, is the crop that peculiarly excels. Fruit, lumber, shingles and wintergreen oil are the staple articles of shipment. Express, United States. M E Fowler, postmaster.
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