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Wenona Plaster Mill, Wenona Mich, opp Bay City. (See ady opp Wenona).
West David J, Hotel, cor Lord and Henry.
West & Son, wagon makers, 3d e of Wash- ington.
Westover William, dealer in logs, Second National Bank.
Wetherell & Hage, grocers, IOS Center.
Wheat A W & Co, music store, 109 Center.
Whipple, Parmely &. Co, lumber mnfrs, Water foot 29th.
Whitney Charles C, drugs, 303 Center.
Whittemore Nathaniel, justice of the peace, ·9 Watson Block.
Whittle Wm, carpenter, Center bet Adams and Jefferson.
Widman John B, meat market, cor 3d and Saginaw.
Widmer Gabriel, Merchant Tailor, 3d bet Water and Saginaw.
Wildman & Bro. Steam Boiler Works, cor Water and 9th. (See adv).
Wilkins Joseph H, restaurant, Watson Block. Wilkins Sanford V, clothing, 120 N Water. Williams Edward Y, lumber inspector and dealer, Opera House Block.
Williams George A, physician, 110 Center. Wilson & Weadock (Graeme M Wil-
son, T A E Weadock), Lawyers, 3 and 4 Watson Block.
Winterhalter Michael, real estate, cor Water and 31st.
Wintermeyer Mrs Jacob, saloon, cor Sagi- naw and 6th.
Wolverton Monse, J S Barclay, Propr, cor 3d and Water. (See adv).
Wood Charles, propr Marine City hotel, cor Water and 17th.
Woods Henry, saloon, foot of 3d.
Wood & Hendricks, wagonmakers, cor Harrison and 33d.
Wood & Co, jewelers, Watson Block.
Woolson J O & Co, grocers, cor Water and 14th.
Worden Isaac G, city recorder, 26 Watson Block.
Wright & Dawson, dry goods, 100 Water.
Young Charles E. Propr Bay City Brewery, cor Water and 22d. (See adv). Zirwes Simon, hotel, 113 S Saginaw.
BAY PORT.
A small hamlet on the eastern shore of Saginaw bay, 41 miles northeast of Bay City and 26 southwest of Port Austin, with both of which places it has stage communication. It is in Caseville township, Huron county. in a farmning and lumbering country ; and has two saw mills and a salt block. Lumber, salt, shingles and cedar posts are shipped. Bay Port is situated on Wild Fowi bay, was settled in 1860, and has a population of 40. Ship goods via Bay City. J. W. Snell, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Adams & Co, lumber mnfrs.
Allaann Rev Wm H (Methodist Episco- pal). Berlew F A, hotel propr.
D. A. ROSS & CO., PLANING MILL.
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Phoenix Manufacturing Company, lumber and salt dealers.
Snell J W, general store.
Snell T & Co, lumber mnfrs.
BEAR LAKE.
A village of 150 population in Bear Lake township, Manistee county, 18 miles north- east of Manistee village. It is on the stage route to Traverse City, and is 45 miles north of Ludington, the nearest approach by rail. The improvements comprise two churches, Baptist and Methodist, a flouring and a saw mill. Hardwood lumber is the chief export. Ship to Pierport by lake. Mail, four times a week. Isaac N. Tillson, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Cook A H, general store.
Hopkins Bros & Wise, general and lumber mnfrs.
Joy Rev A, ( Baptist).
Pierce Rev George B, (Methodist).
Tillson J N, hotel.
Tomlin C W, physician and druggist.
BEAR LAKE MILLS,
A small village and station on the South Haven division of the M C R R, in Bloom- ingdale township, Van Buren county, 15 miles east of South Haven and 24 west of Kalamazoo. It has two churches, Baptist and Methodist. Exports lumber, wood and shingles. Settled 1856. Population 150. Express, American. Mail daily. James Thompson, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Anderson A T, railroad and express agent. Anderson S, saw and grist mills.
Baker Stephen, hardware.
Burkholder H W, druggist and hotel propr. Burkholder HI W, general store.
Clark J D.
Coleman M H, physician.
Cornell Wesley, electic physician.
Donaldson Rev G, ( Methodist). Eldred A E.
Raymond John, blacksmith.
Sill D. Stodard Levi.
Thompson James, general store. Thompson W M.
BEAVER LAKE.
A postoffice and station on the Mackinaw division of the M C R R, in the eastern part of Ogemaw county, 61 miles above Bay City and S from the county seat. The set-
tlement dates from August 1872, numbers about 50 inhabitants, and is situated in a pine forest. It has a saw mill and shingle mill, and exports lumber. and shingles. Mail daily. George F. Damon, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Cutting & Damon, general store, lumber, shingles and hotel proprs.
BECKET.
A post village in Maple Valley township, in the southwest part of Sanilac county, 26 miles west of Lexington and 14 miles north of Capac on the Chicago and Lake Huron R R, its shipping point. Becket was settled in 1852, and has a population of about 50. Wheat is the staple export. Mail stage to Burnside and Lexington once a week. John H. Becket, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Allen F, blacksmith.
Boughner Peter, carpenter.
Bullock Lucius, carpenter.
Canton John B, carpenter.
Mackelinn John, teacher and assistant post- master. Scott Rev JC, (Methodist). Simpson Louis, teacher.
BEDFORD.
A village of 300 inhabitants, in Bedford township, Calhoun county, 7 miles north of Battle Creek, and 20 northwest of Marshall.
(For business directory, see Index to places received too late for insertion in proper place.)
BEECH.
The name of the postoffice at the village of Fishers, on the D L & N R R, in the county of Wayne, township of Redford, 14 miles out from Detroit. Population of village 200. Telegraph, Atlantic & Pacific. Ex- press, American. There is a saw mill and cheese factory located here, and lumber, butter and cheese are shipped. Mail daily. Julius Ziegeler, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Dunning Jerome, sawmill.
Fisher George, saw mill. Gottman Charles, blacksmith.
Hack C, clothing.
Prinile B, hotel propr.
Ripky Frederick, wagonmaker.
Ruppert Chules, boots and shoes.
Sol. S. Bateson & Bro.
Send Goods to Holly, Flint, Lansing, Marshall, Utica and Bay City.
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Smith C C, physician. Towar G W. creamery. Ziegeler Julius, express and railroad agent.
BEECHVILLE.
(See North Branch).
BELDEN.
Thirty miles southwest of Detroit, is a vil- lage of Huron township, Wayne county, and a station on the Flint & Pere Marquette rail- way. Population, 200. Staves and heading are the products shipped.
(For business directory, see Index to places received too late for insertion in proper place. )
BELDING.
A village of 500 inhabitants in the town- ship of Otisco, Ionia county, 12 miles from Ionia, the county seat, and three miles west of Kiddville station on the D L & N R R. It is on Flat river from which a very fine water power is obtained. Flour, lumber, furniture, wooden ware, doors, sash, etc., are manufactured, and with grain and apples form considerable shipments. There are 3 churches, Baptist, Methodist and Christian, and a union school. Belding was settled in 1870, and is a good business point. It has stage communication with Otisco and Kidd- ville daily, and a daily mail. Express, American. Telegraph, Western Union. Wm. A. Luther, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Belding Wood Co, sash, doors and wooden ware.
Brown & Belding, meat market.
Callaghan James, harnessmaker.
Crooks E F. express and station agent.
Earl & Spencer, general store.
Granger James, grocer.
Hambrook R T & Son, furniture and school desk mnfrs.
Holmes E C, hardware.
Jersey Henry A, lawyer. King F W, hotel propr. Knott & Smith. flouring mill.
Leonard & Divine, general store and pro- duce.
Millard Kev D E, (Christian ). Newcomb W P, druggist and grocer.
som V. D. general store.
Minith & Dieta, carriagemakers. Smith & Smith, meat market.
Unger Mrs M, milliner. Vincent } B, general store. Watson C F, boots and shoes. Wilson, Luther & Wilson, sawmills.
BELLE OAK.
Ingham County. (See Locke.)
BELLE RIVER.
A small settlement in Berlin township, St. Clair county. It is situated on Belle river, whence it takes its name, and is 24 miles west of Port Huron, the county seat. The surrounding country is good, and produces grain, potatoes, fruits, pork, butter, eggs and cheese. Armada, on the Air Line railroad, 9 miles distant, is its shipping point. It is . on the stage route from Capac to Armada, and has a tri-weekly mail. Population about 100. F. W. Frost, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Frost B F, grocer.
Frost F W, General Store.
Locke Lovell, saw and flouring mill,
Morrison George A, blacksmith and wagon maker.
Smith H N, saw mill.
BELLEVILLE.
A flourishing village in Van Buren town- ship, in the western part of Wayne county, 30 miles southwest of Detroit, and S south- east of Ypsilanti, to which it has a daily stage line. Population 600. Ils nearest railroad point at present is Denton, on the M. C. R. R., 412 miles north. The manufactures are flour, lumber, staves, heading, cider and vinegar. Belleville is situated in a fine farming country. It has two churches, Bap- tist and Methodist, a good school house and . a neat new town hall. Mail is received daily. Samuel W. Campbell, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Burris Robert, potashmaker.
Burroughs Samuel W, general store.
Campbell James T. general store.
Clack Rev Wm | ( Methodist).
Codey Timothy M, general store.
Codey & Clark (T M Codey, John W Clark). stave, lumber and barrel infrs. Day A W. dentist.
Dumans Joseph C. Groceries. Provis- ions and Propr Belleville House. Fehlig Henry, boots and shoes.
D. A. ROSS & CO.,Lumber, Lath & Shingles,
TO FRANKLIN ST., DETROIT.
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Forbes Daniel, Physician.
Forbes Elias, physician. Glein Charles, harnessmaker.
Haak Wm A, barber and insurance agent. Haskins & Sherman (Lucius Haskins, Jerome Sherman), flour mill. Hope John, shoemaker. Hope Richard, drover.
Kuney Win HI, Cider and Cigar Mnfr, Boiled Cider a Speciality.
Leroy Joseph, wagonmaker.
Lyons John P P, painter.
Martin Wm H, physician.
Morgan & Russell (Charles Morgan, George Russell), meat market.
Osler John, blacksmith.
Percy John, blacksmith.
Randolph Jesse, billiard saloon.
Roys Erastus R, wagonmaker.
Savage Reuben A, blacksmith.
Sittleton Oliver, carpenter.
Smith Andrew J, carpenter.
Smith Daniel J, carpenter.
Snyder Rev A (Baptist). Stevens Wm, hardware.
Thornton Ephraim R, physician.
Warner Wm E, Justice of the Peace and Flour and Saw Mill.
Westfall Spencer D, cigar mnfr. Whitacre John, grocer.
Wright Henry H, meat market.
Wright Mrs Henry H, millinery.
BELLEVUE.
An incorporated village of Soo inhabitants on the Chicago and Lake Huron R. R., 31 12 miles southeast of Lansing, and midway be- tween Battle Creek and Charlotte. It is in the southwest corner of Eaton county, in a timbered region, comprising good farming land. Battle creek, upon which it is situat. ed, furnishes water power; and the place counts among its manufactures 2 extensive · lime kilns, a foundry, a saw and grist mill, a planing mill, etc. Lime, grain, apples, butter and eggs are the leading articles ship- ped. Express, American. Telegraph, Western Union. G. F. Anson, postmaster.
(For business directory, see Index to places received too late for insertion in proper place. )
BELMONT.
A station and postoffice on the G. R. & I. R. R., 9 miles north of Grand Rapids, in Kent county, Plainfield township. It has a population of about 50. Lumber, shingles,
fiour, apples and potatoes are shipped. A line of stages runs to Cannonsburg tri- weekly. Mail, daily. George N. Reynolds, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Boyer John, blacksmith.
Post I, hotel propr.
Reynolds G N, Station Agent.
BENGAL.
A postoffice in Bengal township, in the western part of Clinton county. Fowler, on the D. & M. R. R., 5 miles north, is its near- est shipping station. Cattle, pork, wheat and clover seed are the leading exports from the vicinity. Mail, semi-weekly. Cortland Hill, postmaster and justice of the peace.
BENNINGTON.
A village and station on the Saginaw div- ision of the M. C. R. R., in the central part of Shiawassee county, 6 miles south of Owosso, 9 from Corunna, the seat of justice, and 22 northeast of Lansing. Grain, pork, and hardwood lumber are shipped. Settled 1866. Population 150. Telegraph, Western Union. Express, American. Mail, daily. W. R. Drury, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Drury W IR, General Store, Express Agent and Lumber Dealer.
Fry Rev Abraham (German Reform).
Hagerty L D, station agent.
Lang Rev A R (Methodist). McIntyre Norman, general store.
Stiff' George C, General Store.
Darling G W, shoemaker.
Hume Charles W, physician. Neal Mathew I, blacksmith.
Williams Henry H, blacksmith.
BENONA.
A village of about 150 inhabitants, situat- ed on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. at the mouth of Stony creek, and near the southwest corner of Oceana county. It is 16 miles southwest of Hart, the county seat, and 11 from Shelby on the C. and M. L. S. R. R., its railroad point. Farming is carried on to some extent in the vicinity. Forests of pine and hemlock abound, and large quanti- ties of lumber, shingles, raihond ties and bark, with fish are shipped. Stages to Montague, Pentwater and Shelby. Mail, daily. Henry G. Hoffman, postmaster.
Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co., Publishers of Blanks for Public Offices, Nos. 118 & 120 Monroe Street, Chicago.
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Banks Wm, machinist and flouring mill. Draper Rev James A ( Methodist).
Olson A, boots and shoes.
Sundell S J, edge tools.
Thompson John, carpenter and builder.
Wheeler A R, general store.
Wheeler A IL, Saw and Flouring Mill.
BENTON.
A postoffice in Saline township, Wash- tenaw county, 14 miles south of Ann Arbor, the county seat, and 4 south of Bridgewater, on D. H. & S.W. R. R. Flour, corn,oats, pork and apples are shipped away. Mail once a week. Chester Parsons, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Avery Charles, washing machine minfr.
Avery Edward, wagonmaker.
Parsons Alfred, blacksmith.
Parsons Chester, Lumber Dealer,
BENTON HARBOR.
A thriving village of 1,500 inhabitants, located at the mouth of the Paw Paw river, on Lake Michigan. It is the center of the great fruit growing district, and the most im- portant fruit shipping point on the lake ; 200.000 basket of peaches, 150,000 crates of berries, and 50,000 barrels of apples, having been shipped during the season of 1876. The village is situated in Benton township, Ber- rien county, and is on the C. & M. L. S. R. R., 16 miles northwest of Berrien Springs, 23 north of New Buffalo, 60 by water, or 100 by rail from Chicago. Excellent water power is afforded by the Paw Paw river, ap- plied to I flouring mill, I saw mill, and I bung factory. The place has also one wash board factory, three fruit package factories, one canning factory, and an Alden fruit evaporator. The neigh- boring country embraces one of the most productive and densely populated portions of the state, abounding in excellent timber for building or manufacturing pur- poses. There are 3 handsome churches, representing the Baptist, Methodist and Universalist denominations, a fine union school building, and numerous tasteful pri- vate residences. A ship canal, costing $50,- oco, and other public works are evidences of the enterprise and culture of the citizens. Telegraph, Western Union. Express, Ain- sim. A steamboat runs to Chicago daily ning the season of navigation. J. P. Thresher, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Adams J & Co (John and John E Adams), grocers.
Antisdale & Willey (Silas G Antisdale, Ogden S Willey), fruit growers.
Bauschke Albert, carriagemaker. Beard Omar A, meat market.
Bell John and George, physicians.
Bell & Cornell (George Bell, Perry Cornell), cancer doctors.
Benton Harbor Palladium, C E Reeves propr.
Benton Harbor Times, A H Potter propr.
Boyle Christopher S, grocer.
Brant Daniel, restaurant.
Brooks Perry, livery stable.
Brown Shepard, saloon.
Browne Wells, insurance.
Bryant Wooster C, propr Colfax House.
Bryant & Son (George H and George H jr), meat market.
Carpenter & Co, fruit package mnfrs and fruit growers.
Clark Elmer A, physician.
Clark Louis L, Grocery, Confectionery and Restaurant.
Coates Alfred, photographer.
Colby € & Co (Charles Colby, Ogden S Willey), Fruit Package Mnfrs. ( See adv.)
Compton Lewis F, flouring mill.
Conkey Irving W, grocer.
Crowell Albert H, dry goods.
Crowell & Mead ( Albert H Crowell, Omar E Mead), cider mnfrs.
Darche John H, cooperage.
David R J & Co ( Richard R David, Nancy F Moore), dry goods.
Dobberthien Christian H, cigar mnfr.
Dunning Isaac R, physician.
Edwards Wm H, grocer.
Eldridge & Robbins (Barzilla B
Eldridge, Wendell P Robbins), Lumber.
Ells & Son (Benjamin and George), bakers. Fonger James R, billiard hall.
Gates John C. drugs and books.
Graham J H & Co (John H Graham, Andrew Crawford), Lumber Mnfrs.
Graham, Morton & Co (John H Graham, J Stanley Morton, Andrew Craw. ford), Proprs Steam Boat Line.
Hall Calvin J, dentist.
Hansen Peter, merchant tailor.
Hart Mrs Ann, restaurant.
Herrman Julius, merchant tailor.
Higman, Heath & Co (Wm E Higman, Salmon F Heath, James Bailey), bankers. Hilton If H, fruit grower.
Hipp Burton W, propr American House. Hipp Mrs E M, millinery.
D. A. ROSS & CO., SHINGLES, LATH & PICKETS. 70 FRANKLIN ST., DETROIT.
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Hoodless Wim, saloon. Hulburd Mrs O, millinery.
Hull Charles, fruit grower.
Ingham, Leslie & Co (John C Ingham, John W Leslie, Edwin L McNett), Fruit Package Mnfrs. ( See adv. ) Kidd Andrew J, drugs, groceries and wall paper.
King A C, fruit grower. Kinney P Michael, grocer. Knowles Mrs A, dressmaker. Koon Martin A, hats and millinery.
Kremer Michael J, Machinist and Bung Mnfr.
Lamport Martin G, hardware.
Langley George D, livery stable.
Lynch John V & Co, dry goods.
Modie Thomas J, blacksmith.
Morgan Wm, grocer.
Nichols Edgar, billiard hall.
Olmsted Archibald, carriagemaker. Orcutt Franklin D, lawyer and fruit grower. Owen Bradley, grocer.
Parker Edward M, shoemaker.
Parshall Myron, wagonmaker.
Pierce Ransom T, agent Am Express Co.
Piersall James, baker.
Pitcher, Jones & Sonner (Henry L Pitcher, Russell M Jones, George F Sonner), general store.
Platt & Bro (George W jr and Edwin F), hardware.
Plumme Alonzo, lawyer and justice of the peace.
Pointer James, barber.
Potter Albert H, lawyer and propr Benton Harbor Times.
Price John R, druggist.
Reeves Charles E, Propr Benton Harbor Palladium.
Ricaby George S, veterinary surgeon.
Ricaby Robert, agent Goodrich Transpor- tation Co.
Rice Frank G, Grocer.
Riford Almond B, Lawyer and Insur- ance Agent.
Riford & Hall (Almond B Riford, Newton B Hall), fruit canners.
Rowe Jap O, meat market.
Rowley Aaron, fruit grower.
Rugg Harvey W, carpenter.
Russell Judson, produce dealer.
Schairer John, saloon. Schultz Richard F, harnessmaker. Scott James, barber.
Seger Nicholas, saloon.
Spiers Thomas, merchant tailor. Spousel Valentine, jeweler. Stanley J Patterson, music teacher.
Stewart Samuel, grocer. Taff Mrs A H, boarding house.
Teetzel Charles W, jeweler.
Thomas John, boots and shoes.
Thomas & Co (John Thomas, W E Higman), Alden fruit evaporator.
Thresher Joseph P, fruit grower.
Torrance Mrs L, dressmaker.
Tyler Presley S, physician.
Van Brakel Frederick, blacksmith.
Van Dasen Jamies P, boots and shoes.
Van Orman Dexter B, blacksmith.
Victor Packing Co (Almond B Ri- ford, Newton B Ilall), fruit canners.
Volsteck Alfonzo, furniture mnfr.
Wentworth Bros (Henry S & Andrew J), spring bed minfrs.
White Sumpter, dentist.
Wik John, shoemaker.
Winans Richard, physician.
Winslow Charles B, station agent and tele- graph operator.
Withey J, fruit grower.
Worden & Fonger, meat market.
Wright George R & Bro (George R and Joseph E), Mnfrs Zinc Washboards and Brewers' Bungs. (See adv).
Zukoskie Joseph S, M D, druggist.
BENZONIA.
The county seat of Benzie county, a village of 250 inhabitants, 712 miles due east from Frankfort and 35 southwest from Traverse City. Lumbering and agricultural are lead- ing pursuits in this section, and wheat, potatoes, apples, wood, lumber and maple sugar form considerable shipments. Grand Traverse college, a Congregational institu- tion, is located here. Cold Spring creek and Walker creek afford water power, utilized by two saw mills, a grist mill and a handle fac tory. Stages communicate with Manistee, Traverse City and Frankfort tri-weekly. Ship to Traverse City by railroad or Frank- fort by steamboat. Telegraph, Western Union. Mail daily. D. B. Spencer, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Bailey Rev C, secretary Grand Traverse col- lege.
Bailey John, Justice of the Peace.
Bailey L., propr Benzonia House.
Bailey C E & Co, general store and proprs stage line.
Barr J R, carpenter.
Betts J B. propr Benzie County Journal, Betts W A, justice of the peace and shoe. maker.
Sol. S. Bateson & Bro.,
of Detroit, Send Goods to Jackson, Owosso, Ionia and East Saginaw.
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JOS. E. WRIGHT.
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Carrier Mrs S A B, propr Sheridan House. Case C E, manager W U telegraph office. Case L W. Lumber Mnfr.
Farnum H C, nurseryman. Green J P, notary public and county clerk. Green J R, county clerk and register.
Gridley Rev A L, (Congregational). Holbrook E A, wagonmaker.
Hopkins Charles T, supervisor. Hubbell B C & Co, general store.
Hubbell W S, notary public. Hubbell W S & Son, flouring mill. Judson L W, County Treasurer. Judson S F, township treasurer.
Kennedy A H, principal Grand Traverse college.
Mack H O, physician. Northrup CL, lawyer and insurance agent. Perry R G, lumber mnír.
Fettitt Rev John, (Congregational).
Pettitt J A, under sheriff.
Preston W H, physician.
Smith Rev E F, (Congregational).
Smith E P, blacksmith and tinner.
VanDeman John, justice of the peace.
VanDemann J W, carpenter.
BERLIN.
A village on the line of the D & M R R, in Wright township, Ottawa county, 22 miles east of Grand Haven, 9 west of Grand Rapids and 167 from Detroit. Berlin has two churches, Baptist and Methodist, a grist mill, steam woolen mill and some smaller interests. Settled 1849. Population 300. Corn, wheat, barley, oats, apples, peaches and berries are leading shipments. Tele- graph, Western Union. Express, Ameri- can. Stage to Big Spring semi-weekly. Mail daily. R. B. McCulloch, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Becker J, hotel propr. Biers F, woolen mills.
Calkins Rev L W, (Methodist Episcopal).
Chapman Rev J M, ( Baptist).
Dayton J T, physician.
Ferguson John, General Store.
Fisk M V, express agent and hotel propr. Gill H A, general store.
Hill John F, station agent.
McCulloch H B, Drugs and Books.
Macey George, flouring mills. Monroe Wm, harnessmaker. Morlatt Jay, grocer. Oviatt L, blacksmith. Pollock J, boots and shoes. Raymond J, hardware, boots and shoes.
Robson JI M, hardware, boots and shoes. Slater E, boots and shoes. Walling E, physician. Woods & Dutcher, grocers.
BERRIEN CENTER.
A postoffice in the township and county of Berrien, 4 miles east of Berrien Springs, the county seat, and 10 north of Niles its shipping station. It is in a good farming country adapted to grain; and ships wheat, pork and lumber. Stage to Berrien Springs tri-weekly, and tri-weekly mail. B. F. Wood, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Breuner, Jacob & Michael, steam threshers. Hess & Co, carpenters.
Mars Thomas, Sawmill.
Webster Rev Elder, (United Brethren).
BERRIEN SPRINGS.
The seat of justice for Berrien county, is situated on the St Joseph river 25 miles above its mouth, in Oronoko township, near the geographical center of the county. It is Io miles northwest of Niles, 15 southeast of St Joseph and 201 from Detroit. A rich and well tilled section of country surrounds the place affording it a thriving local trade. The churches are three, Lutheran, Methodist and United Brethren. A planing mill is the only industry ; and fruit, lumber and live stock form the shipments. Population, S50. Stage to St Joseph and Niles daily. Two weekly newspapers the Berrien Springs Era and the Berrien County Journal are pub- lished. Telegraph, Western Union. Ex- press, American. Mail daily. Frederick McOmber, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Anderson Thomas W, physician.
Armstrong Stephen G, physician.
Artz Francis, lumber mnfr, 3 miles south- west.
Ayers Almon, billiard hall.
Bedinger James C, lumber mnfr, 5 miles west. Beistle John W, dentist.
Berrien County Journal, Geo H Murdoch propr.
Berrien Springs Dispensary, F L McOmber Propr.
Berrien Springs Era, Fred McOm. ber Propr. (S. c .:. ) Burdick Gilbert, livery stable. Campbell Isaac P, lawyer.
Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co., Pubs. of Books and Blanks for Ins. Cos. Nos. 118 & 120 Monroe Street, Chicago.
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Berrien Springs Era,
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
BERRIEN SPRINGS, ..... ...
The County Seat of Berrien Co., Mich.
FRED. McOMBER, Editor and Prop. 1 Subscription, $1.50 per Annum.
Being centrally located, and having a large and thorough circula- tion throughout the country and Southwest part of the State, renders The Era THE MOST VALUABLE ADVERTISING MEDIUM in South- Western Michigan.
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