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THE B. S. DISPENSARY. Berrien Springs, Michigan.
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Case Benjamin F, wines, liquors and cigars. Claar George, hardware.
Clark James, harnessmaker. Colvin Austin W, bookseller.
Davis Andrew J, baker and confectioner. Davis Nelson J, grocer.
Davis & Walker ( Byron Davis, John Walk- er), wagonmakers and blacksmiths.
DeField Mrs Mary, propr DeField House. Dix & Wilkinson, abstract of titles.
Essick David, meat market.
Filkins Miss L A, millinery. Gaugler Daniel G W, undertaker.
Gorham Ira, blacksmith.
Graham James, lumber mnfr.
Green Benjamin F, barber.
Hall & Martin, flouring mill, 114 miles northwest.
Hastings Robert A, sawmill, 5 miles west.
Jewell & Bro (Magill & Philo), grocers.
Kelso Rev Samuel (Lutheran).
Kephart P & H (Philip and Henry), Druggists.
Kephart P & Som (Philip & Au- gustus), General Store.
Lemon Mrs A B & Co, millinery.
McOmber Fred, Propr Berrien Springs Era and Dealer in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. ( See adv.)
Marquissee Louis B, boots and shoes.
Marston Win HI, Register of Deeds of Berrien Co and Abstract Office. ( See adv.)
Martin John S, physician.
Mason Welcome F, physician.
Miller John R, blacksmith.
Murdoch George H, justice of the peace and propr Berrien Co Journal.
Nichols Charles D, produce and lumber.
Pennell Benjamin F, general store and Am Ex agent.
Platt James M, Broker and Live Stock Dealer and Capitalist.
Platt James M, clothing.
Platt & Bowles (James M Platt, Alfred Bowles), lumber mnfrs.
Putnam Worthy, lawyer.
Redden & Graham (Samuel W Redden, John Graham), general store.
Reed House, O Reed propr. Reed Otis, propr Reed House. Reiber Wm F. physician.
Reiter David H, druggist. Rennie Robert, wagonmaker.
Russell Rev Andrew J ( Methodist).
Shearer & Howe, planing mill. Stahl Wmn, cabinetmaker and undertaker. Vinton Harlow S, blacksmith.
Watson James M, justice of the peace.
Wheeler Obed, physician.
Willis John M, sawmill, I mile s w of vil- lage.
Wilson Ezra D, sawmill, 3 miles s w of vil- lage.
Wolfenbarger Curtis, billiard hall.
BERTRAND.
A village of 300 inhabitants. on the St. Joseph river, in the township of Niles, south- east corner of Berrien county, 3.12 miles due south of the city of Niles, and 15 south of Berrien Springs, the county seat, on the road to South Bend. The South Bend branch of the M. C. R. R. passes through Bertrand. It is in a good farming country, grain and potatoes being the staple products. An extensive brickyard is carried on here, and brick forms the leading article of shipment. It takes its name from Joseph Bertrand, a Frenchman who settled here at an early day. No intoxicating liquors are sold in Bertrand. Mail. daily. D. C. Higbee, postmaster, brick manufactur- er and grocer.
ABSTRACT of TITLES
WILL BE FURNISHED ON SHORT NOTICE.
Examinations made and Conveyancing attended to Promptly, by
WILLIAM H. MARSTON,
Register of Deeds for Berrien County,
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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 shoemaker. Frost John B, general store. Frost Lewis A, boot and shoemaker.
Jarvis Francis. hotel.
Lewis Charles, physician.
O'Connor Wm, blacksmith.
Orinsby Reuben M, wagonmaker. Snover Jessee C, veterinary surgeon. Wade Marion, boot and shoemaker.
BETHEL.
A hamlet in the township of Bethel, Branch county, II miles southwest of Cold- water, the county seat and nearest railroad point. Bethel has 2 churches, United Breth- ren and Methodist, a saw and shingle mill, and a sawmill and handle factory. Wheat, pork, poultry, butter and apples are staple products of the neighborhood. D. F. Mis- enar, postmaster.
'BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Cure O D, stone mason.
Dubendorf John, saw and shingle mill.
Hill Rev Geo W ( United Brethren).
Horton E M, harnessmaker.
Johnson L T, railroad station and express agent.
Jupp James, basket mnfr.
McEndaffer George, cider mnfr.
Minor E A & Strong, carpenters and build- ers.
Misenar D F. cigars and tobacco.
Misenar D F, shoemaker. Nagel William, cabinetmaker.
Nagel P, tailor. Sherman A H, saw mill. Tanner Rev ( Methodist Episcopal). Woodcox C H, eclectic physician.
BIG BEAVER.
A small village in Troy township, Oak- land county, 12 miles southeast of Pontiac, the county seat, 5 north of Royal Oak, and che saine can't of Birmingham. It has a Methodist church, grist and saw mill. The surrounding country comprises rich farming
lands. Settled, 1826. Population, 250. Stage to Royal Oak. Mail tri-weekly. An- drew Ebling, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Dickison J, shoemaker.
Ebling Andrew, general store.
Echelburg F, tailor.
Harris Mrs, dressmaker. Johnson Mrs, dressmaker. Pax John, shoemaker.
Shultz Mr, wagonmaker.
Terry George, blacksmith.
BIG PRAIRIE.
A postoffice in Big Prairie township, Newaygo county, 14 miles northeast of New- aygo, the county seat, 8 north of Croton, and 6 from Morgan station, on the C. & M. L. S. R. R. The surrounding country is high, dry, and extremely fertile. Wheat and saw logs are shipped. Mail once a week. Wm S Utley, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Barton Henry, lumberman.
Barton James, lawyer. IIertzer J August, physician.
Hubbard Seth, blacksmith.
Kirby David, wagonmaker. Rogers Benjamin, lumberman.
Thompson Jonathan, hotel propr.
Utiey Win S, Notary, Land and Insur- ance Agent.
Webster James M, physician.
BIG RAPIDS.
A city of 3500 inhabitants, and one of the most important lumber markets in northern Michigan, is the county seat of Mecosta county. It is located on the Muskegon river, 56 miles north of Grand Rapids, 102 north- west of Lansing, and 12 south of Reed City, and is reached by the G. R. & I., the Big Rapids branch of the C, & M. L. S., and the J. L. & N. railroads. The site on which the city stands, with a large tract of land adjoining it, was purchased from the gov- ernment in 1854, by Frederick Hall, of Ionia; and in 1855, George B. Warren and Chauncy P. Ives, of Troy, N. Y .. bought the site, and platted it in 1859 as the village of Big Rapids.
The village grew rapidly until in 18og it was incorporated a city by the Legislature. The corporation extends over an area ot 6 square miles and contains excellent farm- ing lands lying high and dry on both
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sides of the river which runs diagonally through the city in a southeasterly course and furnishes a water power second to none in the State. Mitchell creek enters the cor- poration on the west, and empties into the river a little above the center of the city.
Aside from its extensive manufactories of lumber, lath, shingles, etc., Big Rapids has a large iron works, manufacturing castings, machinery, etc., a large furniture factory, a saw manufactory and other industries. The churches are Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian, the latter cost- ing $12,000, is a beautiful edifice.
The Exchange bank was organized in 1867, and incorporated in April, 1871, 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.
Two weekly newspapers are published here, the Pioneer Magnet and the Big Rap- ids Herald.
There are several hotels, of which the Mason House, the Montreal House, the Eu- rope and the Pacific are among the best.
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.
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. Charles D. Crandell, postmaster,
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Adams Thomas W, bill poster, Pioneer Magnet office.
Allen Herman J, Drugs, Cigars, Wines, Liquors, etc, upper Big Rapids.
American House, Gale Helmer, propr, Maple.
Andrews Brothers (Joseph and Wm f1), Saw Mnfrs, Dealers and Repairers, Michigan ave opp Union school.
Andrews & Cronk (John T Andrews, Joseph S Cronk), grocers, Michigan ave.
Badger I W, physician, Marion, upper Big Rapids.
Bailey & Hardy (Sammel Bailey, Hiram E Hardy), meat market, Michigan ave.
Baker Lafora S, cashier Northern National Bank, Michigan avc.
Barrows Millington W, sec Pioneer Magnet Printing Co, Maple.
Barrows M W, manager Opera Hall, Michi- gan ave.
Barstow & Son (Charles R and Sumner), lumber mnfrs, upper Big Rapids.
Barton & Dalziel ( Henry Barton, Benjamin Dalziel), lumbermen.
Batson Wm, marble works, Michigan ave. Beebe Nelson H, grocer, Michigan ave.
Bestor Mrs Sarah B, millinery, Michigan ave.
Bigelow Dr Charles P, druggist, 114 Michi- gan ave.
Bigelow John, flour mill, 2 miles south.
Big Rapids Furniture Mnfg Co, Joseph Escott pres, Willard Jefts sec and supt, Muskegon river nr upper bridge.
Big Rapids Herald (Weekly), O D Glidden & Co, Proprs, Michigan ave.
Big Rapids Improvement and Mnfg Co, Sumner Stickney pres, Charles A Stick- ney sec, Michigan ave.
Big Rapids Iron Works, Hill, Crawford & Co, Proprs, Michigan ave.
Big Rapids Literary Association, cor Michi- gan ave and Elm.
Blake Mrs Aaron E, milliner, Michigan ave. Blumburg & Clayton (Zelotes Blumburg,
George S Clayton), dry goods, Michigan ave.
Bodwell Bailey F, sewing machines and fur. niture, Michigan ave.
Bodwell Frank P, painter, Michigan ave.
Bohlen John, cigar mnfr, Michigan ave. Bosley John, barber, Rose Hotel.
Brazee & Osburn (Benjamin F Brazee, Abel Osburn), barbers, Maple.
Bronson Miss Lucy E, dressmaker, Michigan ave.
Bronson Stephen, pres Exchange Bank (in liquidation), and shingle mnfr, Michigan ave.
Brown Don S, clerk Mason House.
Brown Jacob L, machinist, upper Big Rapids.
Brown John W, shoemaker, State.
Brown & Palmer (Michael Brown, John Hf Palmer), Lawyers, 86 Michigan ave.
Bruce Valorus W, books and stationery, 110 Michigan ave.
Byres Marshall C, billiard saloon, Michigan ave.
Carle & Teachout (Wm W Carle. Carlos Teachout), furniture, Michigan ave.
Carpenter Wallace W. lawyer, Michigan ave.
City Bakery and Grocery, John G Martz, Propr, Michigan ave.
Merchant Tailors, of Detroit, Send Sol. S. Bateson & Bro., Goods to Plymouth, Holly & Fenton.
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MAASON HOUSE,
D. C. MCKINNON, Proprietor,
BIG RAPIDS,
MICHIGAN.
This House is one of the Largest in Northern Michigan, and is first- class in every particular, having recently been re-furnished with new and elegant furniture. Over Sixty Pleasant Rooms. Good Sample Rooms for Agents. The Traveling public will find no better place to stop than at the " Mason."
MONTREAL HOUSE
M. S. COLLINS, PROPRIETOR Big Rapids, Michigan.
This is an old established House, centrally located in the business portion of the city. It has recently changed hands and been refitted and comfortably furnished. Good accommoda- tion, $1.00 per day.
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Clark E P, grocer, 128 Michigan ave.
Big Clark Henry E, grocer, State, upper Rapids.
Colby James M, county register, Opera Hall Block.
Collins Michnel S. Propr Montreal House, Michigan ave. (See adv).
Conant Watson C, general store, State, upper Big Rapids,
Conant & Hunt, (Watson C Conant, Albert C Hunt), shingle mnfrs, upper Muskegon river.
Cooper David D, meat market, Michigan ave.
Crawford George W, grocer and agent U S Express Co, Michigan ave.
Cunningham Charles W, manager G R & I R R, Telegraph Co, Mason House.
Darrah Charles M, lumberman, 6 miles south.
Darrah & McNaughton, (James M Darrah, John McNaughton), lumbermen, 113 Mich- igan ave.
Davis Mrs Mary, millinery, Michigan ave.
Dewey Elijah F, lawyer, Opera Hall Block. Dutton James B, general store, Michigan ave.
Eldredge Alonzo W, dentist, Michigan ave. Emerson Darius F, boots and shoes, Michi- gan ave.
Erikson Patrick A, Propr Europe House, near upper depot.
Europe House. P A Erikson Propr, near upper depot. (See adv.)
Evans Mrs John S, music dealer, Michigan ave.
Evans Thomas R, saloon, Michigan ave. Fairfield George W, architect, Ives ave.
Fairman & Potter, (Ferdinand Fairman, Samuel T Potter), bankers and real estate agents, 112 Michigan ave.
Fearns Joseph W, general store, State, upper Big Rapids.
Fisk Rugene C, jeweler, Michigan ave.
Foster John H. builder, Michigan ave.
Foster John H, lime, plaster, etc, Michigan ave.
Frieberg Augustus F, tailor, Michigan ave. Fuller & Dumon, (Ceylon C Fuller, Frauk Dumon), Lawyers, Opera Hall Block.
Gay Charlie, county clerk, Opera Hall Block.
Gill & Lovejoy, (John G Gill, Charles B Lovejoy), Groceries, Flour and Feed, and Shave 1 Shingles, Michigan ave.
Girard George, grocer, Maple, near R R depot.
Glidden Durrelle F, lawyer, Michigan ave.
Glidden O D & Co, (Oliver D and Durelle F Glidden), Proprs Big Rapids Herald, Michigan ave.
Goulett Mack, saloon, Michigan ave.
Graham John F, saloon. State, upper Big Rapids.
Graves Benjamin F, lawyer, Opera Hall Block.
Graves & Brown, (Frank H Graves, Walter R Brown), hardware, Michigan ave.
Gray S H & Co, (Sylvester- H Gray, Wm S Gray), Minfrs Lumber and Shingles, office, National Bank building.
Green Lewis H, lumber mnfr.
Griswold Samuel S, insurance, Michigan ave. Gunn Miss Mary B, millinery, Michigan ave. Haag Godfred F, barber. Michigan ave.
Hamblin Thomas S. billiards, Michigan ave. Haney Edward G, hardware, founder and machinist, Waterloo, upper Big Rapids.
Helmer Gale, propr American House, Maple, near R R depot.
Hendryx Wilber A, physician, Michigan ave.
Herbstriet Rev A, (Catholic), Marion ave. Micks & Woodrow, (Adam Hicks,
Amos B Woodrow), saloon, State, upper Big Rapids.
Hill, Crawford & Co, (Wm E Hill Thomas E Crawford, Arthur S Potter, Alfred B DeLong), proprs Big Rapids Iron Works, Michigan ave.
Hills Albert J, carpenter, State.
Hobart A S & Co, ( Arthur S Hobart, Hor- ace O Hobart), crockery and stationery, Michigan ave.
Hobart Marl E, photographer, Michigan ave.
Hodskey Mrs Amanda M, milliuery, State. Hodskey Lester C. jeweler, State.
Hood Cyrus 3, Wholesale Flour and Feed, Michigan ave.
Hudnutt. Hanks & Co, ( Edward W Hud. nutt, Byron M Hanks, C Sherman Hanks), planing mills, Muskegon river, near upper Bridge. 1
Hudnutt & Gale, (Joseph O Hudnutt, Mar- tin P' Gale), lumber innfrs, National Bank building.
Hughes Rossel B, freight and ticket agent, GR & IR R, Mason House.
Hulsart Dexter M, boots and shoes, Michi- gau ave.
Hunt Warren A, propr Rose Hotel, State, upper Big Rapids.
Hutchinson Luther N, dentist, Michigan ave.
Ives Lumber Co, Stewart Ives pres, Chancey Ives sec and treas, sawmill, Maple.
Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co., Printers,
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Jones Wm R, veterinary surgeon, State. Justin & Peters, (Fred W Joslin, W.m C Peters), clothing, Mason House.
Keith Edward R, photographer, Michigan ave.
Kelly Peter, saloon, State, upper Big Rapids. Kelesner John K, wagonmaker, State.
LaDuke John, Boots and Shoes and Rubber Goods, Michigan ave.
Lapres Joseph, shoemaker, Michigan ave. Large Rev Joseph S, (Episcopal).
Latimer W Irvin, county treasurer, Opera fall Block.
Laur Thomas G, confectioner, Michigan ave. Lazell Thomas, real estate, Michigan ave.
Leggett & Co (Stephen T and Charles W Leggett), grocers, Michigan ave.
Levy 1) & Co, clothing, Michigan ave.
Lincoln & Frederick ( Leander C Lincoln, Eli Frederick), wagonmakers, Michigan ave. Loudon John, agent C & M LSRR, at depot.
Loveless Loren T, barber Michigan ave.
McClanathan Sidney, deputy postmaster:
McCormick & Skelton (James McCormick, Thomas Skelton), proprs National Hotel, Michigan ave.
McCulloch Thomas, boots and shoes, State, upper Big Rapids.
McCulloch Mrs Thomas, millinery, State, upper Big Rapids.
Melvor Mrs John E, dressmaker, Michigan ave.
MeKinnan Duncan C, Propr Mason House, s w cor Michigan ave and Maple. (See adv.)
MeLellan Duncan, harnessmaker and tan- ner, Michigan ave.
Manchester Julian, baker, Michigan ave.
Markham A Frank, Carriage and Wagon Maker and General Blacksmith, Bridge, upper Big Rapids.
Martz John G, City Bakery, Restaurant and Grocery, Michigan ave.
Mason House, D C McKinnan Propr, & w cor Michigan ave and Maple. (See ฉนั้น.)
Miluer Charles H. druggist, Michigan ave.
Montreal House, M S Collins Propr, Michigan ave. (See adt .. )
Moon Robert A, lumber mnfr, on Muskegon river, upper Big Rapids.
Moor Martin V, watchmaker, Michigan ave. Moor & Gilchrist (Robert M Moor, John Gilchrist), lumbermen.
Morehouse Amos R, shingle mnfr, 7 miles south.
Morey Homer A, cigars and tobacco and agent W U Telegraph Co.
Morrissey Michael, saloon. Michigan ave.
Mulberry T D & Co (Thomas D) Mulberry, Sidney P Phelps), druggists, State, upper Big Rapids.
Munn Rev Charles A (Presbyterian).
National Hotel, McCormick & Skelton proprs, Michigan ave.
Needham Adam, blacksmith, Maple.
Nelson Frederick, tinsmith, Michigan ave.
Northern National Bank, Capital $90,000, George F Stearns Pres. L S Bak- er Cash, cor Michigan ave and Maple.
Nottingham Calvin W. Lawyer, Jus- tice of the Peace and U S Commissioner, Northern National Bank Block.
Orr Alexander, carpenter, Maple.
Osburn Levi J, merchant tailor, Michigan ave.
Pacific House, se cor Maple and Mich- igan ave.
Parsons John R, lawyer, Michigan ave.
Patterson Mrs Ellen, dressmaker, Michigan ave.
Peterson Finley F, grocer, State.
Pfeiffer Frederick, pumpmaker. Maple.
Phelps Fitch, shingle mill, 6 miles east.
Phelps Sidney P, physician, State, upper Big Rapids.
Phelps & Parker (John S Phelps, Frank A Parker), dry goods, 124 Michigan ave.
Phippen, Gray & Howard (Wm E Phippen, Sylvester H Gray, Charles B Howard), pine lands, National Bank Building.
Pierce Morris B, hides and pelts, Michigan ave.
EUROPE HOUSE
P. A. ERIKSON, Proprietor,
Upper Big Rapids, near Railroad Depot,
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Pierce & Wells (Edwin Pierce, - Wells), shingle mills, 6 miles s east.
Pioneer Magnet Printing Co, Elias O Rose pres, Millington W Barrows sec, Charles Gay supt, publishers, Northern National Bank Building.
Porter George W, grocer, Michigan ave.
Powers John, blacksmith, State.
Pressburg Louis S, grocer, Michigan ave. Price Robert E, grocer, State.
Raper John M, Agent Am Ex Co, Union Ticket Office, Tickets to all points, opp Mason House.
Ravell Ann D, grocery, State, upper Big Rapids.
Richards Albert, agent jeweler, Michigan ave.
Roben Matthew, general store, State.
Roben & Marsh (Douglas Roben, Ed- win J Marsh), Lawyers and Collectors, Michigan ave.
Roberts Walter L, lawyer, Opera Hall Block. Roberts W L & Co (Walter L Roberts, Rainsford Taylor), insurance, Opera Hall Block.
Rodemich George A, shingle mnfr.
Roof D & Son (Daniel and George A), boots and shoes, Michigan ave.
Rose Elias O, president Pioneer Magnet Printing Co, Northern National Bank Building.
Rose Frederick, harnessmaker, Maple.
Rose Hotel, Warren Hunt propr, State, upper Big Rapids.
Rosenberg Moses, clothing, Michigan ave.
Ryman Edwin J, saloon, Rose Hotel.
Sachem Albert, clothing, Michigan ave. Schiedel Isaac, grocer, Michigan ave.
Scranton & Moody (L S Scranton, Grand Rapids, Watson D Moody), livery and omnibus line, Maple.
Seaman Oliver, lumberman, miles south.
Shafer Miss Agnes, confectioner, Michigan ave.
Shafer Charles, real estate, Michigan ave. Sharpe Thomas J, grocer, State.
Shier Joseph, saloon, Michigan ave. Smith Asa, blacksmith, State.
Snyder Levi M, saloon, Michigan ave.
Southard Mrs George F, dressmaker, Mich- igan ave.
Stearns George F, Pres Northern Na- tional Bank, Michigan ave.
Stearns Mary F, dry goods, 116 Michigan ave.
Stengel Augustus, furniture mnfr, upper Big Kapids.
Stephens Philip M, carpenter, Michigan ave.
Stickney Charles A, sec Big R Improvement and Mnfg Co, Michigan ave.
Stickney Sumner, pres Big R Improvement and Mufg Co and shingle mnfr, Michigan ave.
Stimson Thomas D, lumber mnfr, Maple, e s river.
Strong Wm K, gunsmith, State, upper Big Rapids.
Tarr Rev Levi (Methodist Episcopal).
Tibbils Augustus C, saloon, Michigan ave. 'Tioga Mnfg Co, saw mill, Thomas C Platt pres, J P Underwood sec, Marcus E Brown manager, upper Big Rapids.
Union Ticket Office, Railroad and Steamship Tickets to all points, John M Raper, opp Mason House.
Upton John B, Lawyer, Michigan ave.
Vandersluis Francis O, general store, Michi- gan ave.
Varney Isaac, livery stable, Maple.
Varney Jesse, lumberman, Maple.
Veit Peter, saloon, Michigan ave.
Wagener Charles H, druggist, 118 Michigan ave.
Wait Peter, boots and shoes, Michigan ave. Wakefield Rose G, horse shoeing, Maple.
Wallace Zachariah, barber, Michigan ave.
Warren John S, boots and shoes, State, upper Big Rapids.
Webster Benjamin A, shingles, 6 miles northwest.
Webster S G & Co (Simon G Webster, James F Clark), grocers, Michigan ave
White George J, photographer, Michigan ave.
Whitney Willard S, physician, Elin.
Whitney W Adolphus, physician, Michigan ave.
Wilcox Stephen S, Wholesale and Re- tail Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Paints, Oils and Agricultural Implements, S6 Michigan ave.
Wiseman John, furniture, 120 Michigan ave. Wood Fred B, physician, Michigan ave.
Wood Hanford B, planing and shingle mill. Yats George W, boarding house, Michigan ave.
Young Darrah (Wm J Young, James M Darrah), grocers, 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 neigh.
Sol. S. Bateson & Bro. Aro well known to overy Gentleman of Taste and Fashion in Plymouth.
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borhood. Mail, semi-weekly. Norman Har- ri-, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Harris Norman, general store. Miller M, saw mill.
BIRCH RUN.
A small village and station on the F. & P. M. R'y, in the southeast part of Saginaw county, 17 miles from East Saginaw and 17 north of Flint. It has a Methodist church and offices of the Western Union Telegraph and American Express companies. Popula- tion about 100. The country around is well adapted to farming, but is new as yet. Farm products and cordwood form the ship- ments. Mail, daily. N. J. Colon, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Colon N J, general store and express agent. Goff C W, physician.
Mead Rev A A (Baptist). Sheley H P, hotel propr.
Smith Win J, railroad agent. Thompson Rev James ( Methodist).
BIRD.
A postoffice in Leavitt township, in the eastern part of Oceana county, 12 miles from Hart, the county seat, 22 southeast of Pent- water, and 17 from Mears, on the C. & M. L .. S. R. R., its shipping point. It has one saw mill ; and lumber is the only shipment. Population about 30. Mail once a week. Rufus J Carpenter, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Brender J, lumber mnfr. Carpenter R F, hotel propr.
McClure D E, teacher. Rasen Rev F (Union ).
BIRMINGHAM.
The locality in which Birmingham is sit- uated was first settled in 1819, but it was not until several years later that the embryo set- tlement assumed the form of a village. It is situated on the D. & M. R. R., in Bloom- field township, Oakland county, IS miles northwest of Detroit, and 8 southeast of Pontiac, the county seat. The surrounding country comprises a splendid agricultural and stock raising region, from which grain, apples, cattle, sheep and hogs are shipped. The manufactures are a grist mill and a foundry. It has Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, a good graded school with five teachers, a neat soldiers' monument, a lodge of Grangers. Stages run tri-weekly to Franklin and Southfield. Telegraph, . Western Union. Express, American. Bir- mingham was incorporated in 1865, and has a population of 700 or more. It is on the river Rouge, but is without water power. Mail, daily. J. Allen Bigelow, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Baldwin John, blacksmith, Mill.
Beattie James O, livery stable.
Bigelow J Allen, grocer, insurance and ex- press agent.
Blakeslee F & Co (Frank and Geo Blakeslee), general merchandise.
Bodine John, tailor.
Corson James R, books and groceries.
Cranch Joseph P, station agent.
Crawford George W, wagonmaker.
Davis Amos, dry goods and groceries.
Ellis House, Aldridge C Ellis, propr.
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