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D. A. ROSS & CO., LUMBER, LATH and SHINGLES. 70 Franklin Street, Detroit.
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and the village incorporated in 1869. It now has a population of 2,500. The ship- ments embrace staves, flour, wheat, wool, furniture, castings. etc. The American Ex- press Co. has an office here, and the D. L. & N. R. R. Co.'s line in connection with the Atlantic & Pacific Co. furnishes telegraph facilities. Mail daily. Wm. Root, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Ackley & Powers, millinery. Allen Alfred, livery.
Allen George D, physician.
Bailey Joseph W, publisher Portland Ob- server.
Bandfield Thomas J, furniture.
Banning Samuel, druggist and grocer.
Barnard James MI, physician.
Beden Milton S, blacksmith.
Benson Byron E, lawyer.
Bergen Peter P. cooper, near depot.
Blanchard & Morehouse, furniture.
Bodine Oakley, grocer.
Bogue W W & Co, general store,
Brown David D F, physician.
Carus Jerome W, lawyer, over Postoffice.
Caswell Frank E, grocer.
Clark & Herrington, blacksmiths.
Conkling Inman W, Dealer in Bonds. Mortgages and Good Securities, also Insur- · ance Agent.
Cook Pierce G, justice of the peace.
Cotharin John C, hardware.
Crane Wallace D, agent Am Ex Co.
Cutcheon Franklin MI, boots and shoes, sta- tionery, etc.
Decker Bros, billiards.
Dellenbaugh Charles C, physician.
Dilley Josiah, stave dealer.
Francis Ephraim, boot and shoe maker.
Gates Eliphalet M, justice of the peace.
Gates Samuel K, Notary Public, Conveyancer and Collector, James. Gates & Williams, Portland Iron Works.
Gilden Charles H, wagonmaker.
Goss & Stevens, pump factory.
Griffin & Campbell, planing mill.
Griffin & Stevenson, meat market.
Heelan James J, barber. Henderson Wade J, boots and shoes. Henry Charles E, marble works. Hinman & Perrego, carriagemakers. Hixson A N & Co, general store. Howard Wm H, barber. Hunt Bros, carriagemakers.
Hunter Charles H, general store.
Keeler Elijah, Real Estate, Insurance and Collection Agency, over Postoffice. (See adiv.)
Kirbye George W, painter.
McCrohan Dennis J, supt Portland Woolen Mnfg Co.
Madison C E, grocery and restaurant. Marcy Wm L, blacksmith and livery. Matthews Henry C, saloon.
Maynard, Allen & Co, bankers, E M Allen cashier.
Maynard & Roe, produce.
Milne Wm C, grocer.
Mitchell Lucretia A, grocery.
Moe Robert B, harnessmaker.
Morehouse Albert F, Notary Public, Conveyancer, Insurance and Mercantile Agent, James. Morehouse Gertrude D, notary public and conveyancer.
Nead E L, millinery.
Newman, Rice & Co, flouring mills.
Orvis E E & Co, hardware.
Peet John H, harnessmaker.
Perry Joseph. meat market.
Pilkinton Silas H, grocer.
Portland Iron Works, Gates & Williams Proprs, James:
Portland Observer, J W Bailey Pub- lisher, Bridge.
Portland Woolen Mnfg Co, D J McCrohan Supt.
Reyerson & Stevens, meat market.
Richmond Franklin, propr Franklin House. Rozell Wilbur W. jeweler.
Sherman Truman WV, saloon.
Showman Mrs L K, millinery.
Showman & Read, photographers.
Smith Chester, physician.
Smith George R, jeweler.
Smith Joel, general store.
Smiith Julius W. Undertaker and
Mufr and Dealer in Picture Franies and Washing Machines. Smith Robert B. Propr Ne Plus Ultra Mills, Water. (See ad'v.)
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Smith R B & Co. Mufrs School Furni- ture, Water. (See adr.)
Smith & Kennedy, blacksmiths.
Steele Reuben N, jeweler.
Stevens Theodore, station agent and tele. grapher. Stone Win LE, druggist.
Storm Charles, harnessmaker.
Sturdavant Abel, saloon.
Tate Harry, barber. Taylor & Goodrich, farm implements.
Van Duyne Wm H, clothing.
Warren Chauncey J. Saw Mill and Mnfr Victory Fanning . Mills.
Webber L & Son, bankers. Welch's Hotel, Eli T Welch propr.
English Cassimeres, Our Own Importation, 1,800 Designs.
SOL. S. BATESON & BRO.
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FIRE AND LIFE
Insurance Agency
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Deeds, Mortgages, &c. drawn,
ALSO REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTION AGENCY,
Office over Post Office,
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R. B. SMITH & CO., . Manufacturers and Dealers in every variety of
School and Office Furniture,
ALSO SUPERIOR CHURCH SEATS AND THE NE PLUS ULTRA SCHOOL SEAT,
The very Best in the market. SETTEES for Public Halls and Lecture Rooms, manufactured to order.
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Ne Plus Ultra Mills.
R. B. SMITH, Merchant Miller, and Dealer in Flour, MILL FEED AND GRAIN. The Highest Market Price in CASH paid for Wheat. PORTLAND, MICHIGAN.
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Wilcox George A, saloon. Wolcott Chauncey S, grocer. Woodbury John D & Co, general store. Yankee House, Nelson B Brigham propr.
PORT SANILAC.
A village containing about 600 inhabitants on the shore of lake Huron, in the township and county of Sanilac, il miles north of Lexington, and 32 north of Port Huron. Port Sanilac contains 3 churches, Adventist, Congregational and Methodist, I large saw mill, and a shingle mill. It ships fish, shin- gles, cedar posts, grain and lumber. A daily mail stage runs to Port Huron, its railroad point. The Star line of steamers stops here daily during the season of navigation. Ex. press, American. Telegraph, Western Union. Samuel Coppernall, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Aitkin John H, telegrapher. Basler Samuel, blacksmith.
Berney A G & Co, general store.
Berney Rey D (Congregational).
Coppermall Sarouel, Insurance. Coppernall S & Son, druggists.
Garlick F M, physician.
Godfrey Elisha, boots and shoes.
Hodgins Henry M, carriagemaker.
Hammond Wm D, carpenter.
Leins Anthony, meat market.
Loop J M, physician. Moore Andrew, druggist.
Moore Joseph, carpenter.
Mulloy William, boat builder.
Oldfield Christopher NE, General Store.
Oldfield Henry, general store and sawmill.
Pearman Rev E E (Methodist).
Raymond Mrs JO, restaurant.
Raymond Uri, general store.
Riley William, harnessmaker.
Schlichting Bros, cabinetmakers.
Sullivan Henry, blacksmith.
Thomson James, general store.
Thomson T & J S, general store.
Walker Alfred, barber. Weaver Charles, painter.
Wheeler Harvey G, blacksmith.
Wheeler H G & Son, boat builders
Williams George, hotel and livery.
Wright Horatio, propr Exchange Hotel.
PORTSMOUTH.
Now an integral part of Bay City, but . lately a separate village, on the east branch of the Saginaw river just above Bay City. It
still maintains a separate postoffice, but its description and list of business houses have been incorporated with those of Bay City on pages 136 to 153 of this work.
POSEN. A postoffice in Presque Isle county.
POTTAMIE. A discontinued postoffice in Ottawa county. (Address Robinson.)
POTTERVILLE.
A village of 600 or more inhabitants in Benton township, Eaton county. It is on the C. & I. H. R. R., 12 miles southwest of Lansing and 7 northeast of Charlotte, the county seat. It is mn a heavily timbered country. Beech, maple, ash, etc. Has a rake factory, a saw mill, a stave factory and a flouring mill, also United Brethren and Congregational churches. Express, American. Telegraph, Western Union. (For business directory see index to places received too late for regular insertion.
PRAIRIEVILLE.
A village of 100 inhabitants in Prairieville township, in the southwestern corner of Barry county, 20 miles southwest of Hast- ings, the county seat, and 20 northeast of Kalamazoo, its railroad and trading point, with which it has stage communication 3 times a week. Mail tri-weekly. W. L. Brown, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Armstrong A J, millinery and sewing ma- chines.
Boynton Rev J (Methodist.)
Bramble W E, shoemaker.
Brown & Goss, general store.
Collier & McLeay, druggists.
Crump John, wagonmaker.
Evers G M & Co, general store.
Galettley George, wagonmaker.
Hayes S A, blacksmith. Loucks J W, harne>>maker.
Loveland L., harnessmaker.
Mosher C H, shoemaker.
Mullen & Smith, blacksmiths.
Packard & Bugbee, blacksmiths.
Shed I, A, hotel propr.
Socket J W. physician.
Willers Mrs W H, mullinery. Hayes Mrs S G, millinery.
Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co., Dealers in Printers' Stock and Ink, Nos. 118 & 120 Monroe Street, Chicago.
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PRATTVILLE.
A postoffice and small place in Wright township, Hillsdale county, 16 miles south- east of Hillsdale. Hudson. on the L. S. & M. S. Ry., 716 miles north, is its railroad point, from which mail is received semi- weekly. Prattville is also known as Cass.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Pratt Bros, lumber and saw mill. Sawyer Newton J, general store.
PRENTISS BAY.
A small place in Cheboygan county. It is the location of a saw mill and ships lumber and wood.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Prentiss George H, lumber mnfr.
PROSPECT LAKE.
A postoffice of Lawrence township, Van Buren county, 8 miles west of Paw Paw, the county seat. Decatur, 6 miles distant on the M. C. R. R., is the shipping station for the neighborhood. It has a semi-weekly mail. Dennis Cooper, postmaster.
PROVEMONT.
A village of 100 population in Leland township, Leelanaw county. 18 miles due north of Traverse City and 12 south of Northport, the county seat. It is located on Carp river, was settled in 18544, and is a shipping point for cordwood, bark, cedar posts, etc. Traverse City is its railroad point to which a stage runs tri-weekly. Wm. Horton, postmaster.
PRUDENVILLE.
Roscommon county. (See Edna).
PULASKI.
A place of 50 population, in Pulaski town- ship, Jackson county, IS miles southwest of Jackson. Concord on the Air line division of the M. C. R. R., 412 miles north is the shipping point. It has a Methodist church and exports wheat, live stock, butter and eggs. Stage to Concord tri-weekly and tri- weekly mail. L. N. Farnam, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Bellamy & Petchel, ditchers.
Center John, wagonmaker and carpenter.
Lambert Thomas, blacksmith and town clerk.
Lambert & Wheeler, proprs Town Hall. Lewis W M, sewing machine agent.
McClintock Newton, farmer and constable. Mills Harrison T, painter.
Nowlin Eli, general store.
Nowlin Lorenzo, poultry breeder.
Tunnecliffe & Stoddard, boots and shoes.
PULLEN'S CORNERS. Wayne county. (See Romulus).
QUIMBY.
A village and station on the G. R. div of the M. C. R. R., in Hastings township, Barry county, 4 miles southeast of Hastings and 58 west of Jackson. The place was settled in 1870, and is located on Thornapple river. Population about 150. George Quimby, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Quimby I L, general store.
QUINCY.
A pleasant incorporated village of 1200 inhabitants, settled in IS33, and located in Quincy township, Branch county, 6 miles east of Coldwater, 123 west of Detroit and 161 east of Chicago. It is a station on the L. S. & M. S. Ry. The face of the country is sightly rolling and comprises good farm- ing lands. The chief products of which are grain, grass and fruits. The village contains 2 saw mills, a grist mill, a sash and blind factory, a stave factory and some others, 6 churches, Adventist, Baptist, Disciples, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian, and a good graded school. A good weekly news- paper, the Times, is published. A Stage runs to Butler 9 miles north, semi-weekly. Telegraph, Western Union. Express, United States. Mail daily. Milan M. Brown, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Bailey Mrs Sarah, millincry.
Bartlett & Green (Crowell Bartlett, John B Green), flouring mill.
Bedford Charles, billiard saloon.
Bennett Charles W, drugs, groceries and books. Bennett Jacob C, hardware.
Bennett Wm, grocer. Berry Ezra. Justice of the Peace.
D. A. ROSS & CO., SHINGLES, LATH & PICKETS, 70 FRANKLIN ST., DETROIT.
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Berry- Joseph general store. Berry Mrs Mabel A, millinery. Bigelow & Allen (Elijah K Bigelow, Frank J Allen), blacksmiths.
Blackman Edson, physician. Blake Samuel, meat market.
Brown Milan M, books and stationery.
Bryant Uriah L, carriagemaker.
Clark House, T Clark propr.
Clark Mrs Sarah A, dressmaker.
Clark Thomas, propr Clark House.
Cole John, hotel propr.
Culver A C & Son ( Allen C and Fred), Proprs Quincy Times. (See adv.) Culver Paul J, cooper.
Day & Freeman (George Day, Augustus Freeman), carpenters.
De Lamater Abram, sewing machines, pic- tures, etc.
Fayette House, Isaac Warrick propr.
Foulkes Rev Wm A (Presbyterian).
Grannis John P, dentist.
Haight Rev George L (Methodist).
Haines & Barnes (James Haines, Charles Barnes), meat market.
Harding O II, foundry.
Hawley Martin, sawmill.
Hunt Horace H, barber.
Hutchinson John, grocer.
Johnson Miss Jennie, telegraph operator.
Knight George B, grocer and express agent.
Leland Somers S, farm implements.
Leunon Thomas, blacksmith.
Lennon William, shoemaker.
Loveland Stephen H, drugs and groceries.
Lownsbery H & Co (Horace and Ezra G Lownsbery, Joshua M and John B Quereau), staves and heading mnfrs.
Lytle & Knowlton (Almon L Lytle, Charles HI Knowlton), hardware.
Marsh Francis E, physician.
Mason John W, harnessmaker.
Moles Edward, carriagemaker.
Newton & Palmateer (Charles N Newton, Wm H Palmateer), carpenters.
Quincy Times ( Weekly), A C Culver & Son Proprs. (See adv.)
Rathbun Thomas R, agent L S & M S Ry. Salisbury Joseph B, sash and blind mnfr. Sawyer Daniel W, jeweler.
Shelden Barber N, druggist.
Sillick & Cornell (Henry L Sillick, Sharrard Cornell), livery. Smith Dudley, grocer.
Sutton Jesse B, general store. Swift Lewis P, sawmill. Sylvester Henry, blacksmith.
Turner Balph D MI, Druggist.
United States Express Co, George B Knight agent.
Walker Montraville, shoemaker.
Warrick Isaac, propr Fayette House.
Wilber Havens, general store.
Wilber Hiram C, shoemaker.
Wilcox Cyrus, hoots and shoes.
Wilcox C N & Son (Charles N and Leroy D), boots and shoes.
Wood Marcus D, harnessmaker.
Wright Almeron J, justice of the peace.
Young A D & Son (Asa D and David W), grocers.
Young Henry D, furniture.
QUINN.
A small place in Clinton township, Ma- comb county.
RABBIT RIVER.
A village in the county of Allegan. (See Hamilton).
RAISIN CENTER ..
A small place in Raisin township, Lena- wee county, 5 miles northeast of Adrian, on the Jackson branch of the L. S. & M. S. Ry, and on Raisin river. It was settled in 1833 and has 50 inhabitants. The country here is level, with a rich soil. Grain, potatoes and stock are raised, The place has a cheese factory, and cheese, cattle, etc. are shipped. The Raisin valley seminary, under the direc- tion of the society of Friends, with an en- dowment of $25,000, is about 4 miles north- west of Raisin Center. About 100 students are in attendance. Mail daily. Stephen Galloway, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Baker Elder Jacob (Friend).
Baker Rufus, sec Raisin Union cheese mnfg company.
Comfort Woolston, flouring mill, 5 miles north. Winship & Service, sawmill.
RANDALL.
The name of the postoffice at Porter's station on the S. V. & St. L. R. R., 19 miles west of East Saginaw. The place contains only one store and a hotel. Population 50. Mail daily. F Roberts, postmaster.
Domestic Goods, 1,200 LATEST PATTERNS.
Sol. S. Bateson & Dro., Merchant Tallers, Detroit.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Nelson I & Son, hotel proprs.
Porter T A, justice of the peace and notary public. Roberts F, general store. West & Lewis, stave mill.
RANN'S MILL,
A postoffice and small settlement in Perry township, in the south of Shiawassee county. It has grist, saw and cider mills, and ships wheat, pork, wool, butter, eggs, etc. Dis- tance to Corunna, the county seat, 18 miles ; to Detroit 75 miles ; to Morrice on the C. & L. II. R. R. 4 miles. Stage to LeRoy, on the D. L. & N. R. R. every Friday, carrying the mail. Benjamin F. Rann, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Atkins HI A, physician. Butler Z, harnessmaker. Lovejoy H L, Justice of the Peace. Pettergill & Castaline, blacksmiths.
Raon B F, justice of the peace.
Rann B. F & Co, general store, grist and saw mills.
RANSOM CENTER.
A village of about 300 inhabitants in the township of Ransom, Hillsdale county, 15 miles a little west of south from Hillsdale. Pittsford, on the I. S. & M. S. Ry, 10 miles. northeast, is its nearest railroad approach. Mail is received from Hillsdale by stage semi- weekly.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Bates Wilford. Physician. Carpenter Mrs R H, millinery. Donley William, blacksmith. Eiar John, wagonmaker Fitzgerald James E sr, shoemaker.
Fitzgerald & Houghton, turners, Gorsuch S B, general store. Humiston P W, grocer. Hutchins E, wagonmaker. Parmelee A & E, sawmill. Perkins Mrs C, millinery. Powers P. Blacksmith.
Roberts M R, hotel. Russell Newton, shoemaker.
Schonard Edward, shoemaker. Squier L J & Son, general store. Thompson Lewis, hardware.
Wilbur A. G, carpenter.
RATTLE RUN.
A postoffice and place of 20 inhabitants, in the township and county of St. Clair, 312 miles south of Smith's Creek station, on the G. T. Ry., 12 miles southwest of Port Huron, and 50 from Detroit. Grain, hay, butter and eggs are marketed. Mail semi-weekly. James D. Frink, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Craiger William, flouring mill.
Fifler Frederick, shoemaker.
Frink Jamies D, General Store.
Gregory M, grocer.
Hall George, speculator. Hills William, blacksmith.
Jackson Alexander, musician.
McCormick Charles, teacher.
Valleau David, teacher.
RATVILLE.
Shiawassee county. (See Hazelton).
RAVENNA.
A village of 250 inhabitants, in Ravenna township, Muskegon county. It lies on the mail route from Cooperville north to Slo-
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A Weekly four page 8 column paper, published every Wednesday morning, by A. C. CULVER & SON. Subscription $1.50 per annum. Advertising rates reasonable. Local News a specialty.
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cuni's Grove and Trent, II miles from the former place, and 18 southeast of Muskegon. The country around is devoted to both lum- bering and agriculture. A saw mill and a grist mill are the only manufacturing inter- ests. Mail daily. Sanford J. Ackerman, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Ackerman Sanford J, Druggist. Alberts Silas L, general store.
Brewer James, wagonmaker. Bubb David B, Flouring Mill. Berton John S, tanner.
Burton E J, saloon. Carson W R, builder. Conklin O F & W P & Co, general store. Fitchett Stephen F, blacksmith.
Furster Orange, blacksmith.
Harrison Wm H & Co, hotel proprs.
Henderson John, blacksmith.
Hull Henry, physician. McAlister Rev J J (Methodist).
Oleson & Co, flour and feed.
Plumhoff August, builder.
Plumhoff Fred, carpenter. Reed Charles P, Flour and Feed. Scott Henry E, hardware.
Sipes John, barber. Stout P G, hotel propr.
Tibbits James F, lumber and blacksmith.
Walker Hampton L, shoemaker.
Young Emanuel, boots and shoes.
RAWSONVILLE.
A village of 160 population, in Van Buren township, on the western edge of Wayne county. It is on the Huron river, 5 miles southeast of Ypsilanti, and has a good water power. Flour, lumber, woolen cloth, stock- ing yarn, cheese, brooms, staves and wagons are manufactured. There are 2 stores. a hotel, a Methodist church, and a good brick school building here. Settled 1825. Dis- tance to Detroit 30 miles. Stage to Belle- ville and Ypsilanti daily, and daily mail. Stephen H. Seckner, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Ayres Byron, carriage and wagon mnfr. Besau William, cooper. Buck Zina, blacksmith. Bumpus Isaac, cooper.
Cheever Dennis, General Store.
Cook C J, flour mill. Dickerson Peter, cheese mnfr. Fell William, yarn minfr. Munsch William, boots and shoes.
Quick O M, hotel propr and blacksmith. Seckner S H. General Store. Shipton George, woolen mills. Woodruff G P, flouring mill.
RAY CENTER.
A post village in Ray township, Macomb county, 5 miles west of New Haven, and 12 north of Mount Clemens. Milton, on the G. T. Ry., 9 miles southeast, is its railroad point. A stage runs to this station once a week, with mails, etc.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Clark M E, blacksmith. Gray H C, flouring mill. Hamblin George, miller. Park Nathan, sewing machines, etc. Parmelee E, farm implements. Selleck John N, hotel propr.
RAYNOLD.
A station on the G. R. & I. R. R., I mile above Howard City, and 36 above Grand Rapids. It is also known as Reynolds. It is on Tamarack creek, in Reynolds township, Montcalm county. Lumber and shingles are the great staples of the vicinity. Howard City is its postoffice.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Nason C F, lumber mnfr. Robinson Kate, grocery.
READING.
A flourishing village of 1,000 inhabitants, in the township of Reading, Hillsdale county, 10 miles southwest of Hillsdale. It is an important station on the Ft. W. J. & S. R. R., and one of the heaviest shipping points between Jackson and Fort Wayne. The site of the village is claimed to be one of the highest points of land to be found in the lower peninsula of Michigan. Streams have their source in the township, which diverge to the east and west, and finally empty their waters into lakes Michigan and Erie.
A settlement was formed here in 1835, and the village incorporated in IS72. Its manufactories are a planing mill. 2 pump factories, a cheese factory, a flouring mill, a foundry, and a clothes wringer factory. There are 2 hotels, the McConnell House being the most extensive and popular, 4 churches, Baptist, Freewill Baptist, Metho.
Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co., Wholesale Paper Dealers,
Nos. 118 & 120 Monroe Street, Chicago.
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dist and Presbyterian, a good Union school building, which cost $10,000, and several brick blocks, two of which were built last year.
The Reading Weekly Press, a flourishing local paper is published. The shipments are wheat, corn, wool, fruit and country pro- duce generally. Express, American. Tele- graph, Atlantic and Pacific. Linus S. Parmelee, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Allison Mahlon, cooper. Austin W E, physician.
Barre Corvis M, glove mnfr.
Bartholomew Grove T, justice of the
peace.
Boyden J H & Son (John H and Harvey H), meat market.
Brown Wm, physician.
Buell Orlando F, shoemaker.
Carrol & Son (Wm P and Frank G), bakers and confectioners.
Carroll Wm P, justice of the peace.
Cassidy John A, merchant tailor.
Chapman & Co (Hiram B Chapman, Adel- bert R Chapman), bankers,
Colby Wringer Company, H B Stoughton supt. Cone George G, general store.
Cook & Jenkins (Burt Cook, Wm H Jenkins), meat market.
Coon Frank M, blacksmith.
Crittenden Oscar P, harnessmaker.
Crittenden Mrs Oscar P, millinery.
Cunningham James C, druggist.
Curtiss Bros (Samuel N and Theodore), fur- niture infrs.
Davis J & Son (Jacob and Porter), black- smiths.
Dodge & Doty (Samuel C Dodge, Henry F Doty), Druggists and Booksellers. Fawlk Samuel, marble worker.
Fitzsimons John, manager cheese factory.
Foote Wm P, propr Reading Hotel.
Fritts & Son (John and Wm), livery.
Hicks Nancy M, Milliner, Dressmaker and Fancy Goods.
Kingston Bera J. Propr Reading Weekly Press. ( See adv.)
McConnell Mouse, Wm McConnell Propr. ( See adv.)
MoConnell Wm, Propr McConnell Honse, and Livery, Sale and Boarding Stables. (See adv.)
Mallery Louis H, grocer.
Mallery Steven B, general store.
Martin George R, jeweler.
Merriman Edward L, sawmill.
Mills, Cook & Co (Edwin J Mills, Clark Y Cook, Ernest Canfield), hardware.
Moffett James H, carriage mnfr.
Murray & Pettit (George F Murray, Robert Pettit), grocers.
Northrop Wm B, agent Ft W J & SR R.
Olmstead . Miss Mary, millinery.
Page Mrs Julia A, millinery.
Parmelee Horatio P, general store.
Parmelee L S & M H (Linus S and Martin H), jewelry, boots and shoes.
Rankin Donald, General Blacksmith and Repairer.
Reading Weekly Press, B J King- ston Propr. (See adv.)
Roberts Ira, restaurant.
Robison & Co (Josiah and Hudson Robison), carriage and wagon innfrs.
Schemerhorn Wm S, foundry.
Sekins Edwin, Carriage and Wagon Mnfr and Repairer of Agricultural Imple- ments.
Smith Lafayette D, sawmill.
Stiles Sanford, Flouring Mills and Turning Shop.
Strong A B, physician.
Thomas Israel A, boots and shoes.
Thomas Levi II, blueing mnfr.
Thomas Porter W, groceries.
McCONNELL HOUSE
WM. McCONNELL, Proprietor,
READING, - - - MICHIGAN.
Having returned to my old stand and thoroughly renovated and re- furnished the house, I am prepared to receive my old friends and the traveling public generally. First rate Sample Rooms for Commercia mon. Rates low. Freo bus to all traing. A first-class Livery in con- noction.
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Tinkman J P & Co (John P and Benjamin F Tinkman), Hardware, Stoves and Tinware.
Waterbury John J, Merchant Tailor and Sewing Machines.
Waterman Jasper A, Cheese Box and Pump Factory.
Weaver & Betts (Ezra Weaver, Alonzo Betts), saloon.
Welch Wm M, dentist. Wilbur J J, grocer.
Wilcox C N & Son (Charles N and Leroy D), boots and shoes.
Winters Andrew, saloon. Worden George, grocer.
Young & Stambaugh (Henry Young, Henry Stambaugh), restaurant.
REDFIELD.
A postoffice and small place in Jefferson township, Cass county, 6 miles front Casso- polis, the county seat and railroad point. Flour and lumber are manufactured and flour is shipped. Population 30. Stage to Cassopolis and Elkhart, Ind., tri weekly and tri-weekly mail. Samuel Akin, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Akin James, general store. Redfield & Bennet, flouring mill.
REDFORD.
A village of 300 inhabitants, is located on the river Rouge in Redford township, Wayne county. It is 12 miles northwest of Detroit, and 3 from Redford station on the D. L. & N. R. R. It contains flouring and saw mills, a glue factory, a brick yard and some other interests. Settled 1820. Stage communication is had with Farmington and Detroit daily. Daily mail. Layton Ives, postmaster.
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