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THE ESCANABA BANK
J. F. OLIVER, Cashier,
ESCANABA, L. S., - - MICHIGAN.
Transacts a General Banking Business. Collections made and remitted for current rate of es change. Interests paid on deposits by special agreement. We sell DRAFTS upon all FOREIGN COUNTRIES, and PASSAGE TICKETS by the best and favorite lines at the lowest rates
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Evart Booming Co, George E Mills pres. Evart Review, Irvin Chase Publisher. ( See adu).
Exchange Hotel, Thomas Ruby
Propr.
Feazel George W, barber.
Gako & Olds (John Gako, Sheldon Olds), sawmill, 7 miles s w. Geis Henry & Co (Henry and Mrs R N Geis), dry goods.
Giberson Brothers (Wm jr and John), gro- cers.
Hamilton C J & Co, hub mnfrs, 24 miles west.
Hepburn Roderick C, physician.
Holden Richard, carpenter.
Horton Abner, railroad agent.
Howe Rev C H ( Methodist).
Keeler Mrs Caroline A, millinery.
Kinney John, saloon.
Lamb & Mathews (Charles C Lamb, Joshua W Mathews), sawmill.
Lapres Antoine, blacksmith.
Laughlin Robert, saloon. Leasie Charles F, hotel propr.
Lewis Wm A, lawyer.
Livingston Wm R, jeweler.
Loeb Eli, clothing. McCallum Archibald, saloon.
McDonald John G, propr Commercial Hotel. McManus Johan, Founder and Ma- chinist. (See adv).
Mathies Rev Wm (Episcopal).
Peter J T & Co (John T Peter, Edward T Lumber), druggists and express agents. Ponsford Robert, grocer.
Poppleton E C & H A ( Edgar C and Her- bert A), general store.
Rapp & Bush (Ransom Rapp, Orville M Bush), grocers.
Reik Jacob J, grocer.
Ruby Thomas, Propr Exchange Hotel. Sayles & Trumbull (Joe Sayles, Cassius O Trumbull), lawyers.
Shaw Edward F, boots and shoes.
Sleezer Edward J, Carriage and Wagon maker.
Sleezer & Waffle (Melvin G Sleezer, Charles A Waffle), wooden bowl mnfrs.
Smith Albert Y, meat market. Snyder John L, shingle mill, one mile n. Spaulding Miss Mira, millinery. Steinburn Gustavus, tailor.
Taylor & Dunning (Nelson R Taylor, Ray- mond F Dunning), planing mill.
Thompson Edward C, flour and feed.
Trowbridge & Postal ( Henry and Wm Trowbridge, Frank S Postal), proprs Evart House.
Turner Brothers (James .W and Frank E); meat market.
VanBuskirk Wm M, grocer.
Varney J & Co (Jesse jr, and Zenas Var- ney), druggists.
Waffle Charles A, town clerk.
Wagner John B, Wagonmaker and General Blacksmith.
Wightman Eli P; jeweler and photographer. - Wilkinson John M, physician.
Willey Jacob N, livery stable.
Williams Mrs Ella A, books and stationery. Wilson Brothers & Miller, sawmill, 8 miles s W. Wing G I. & D E (G Laforest and D Eu- gene), saw and shingle mill.
EXETER.
A postoffice and station on the C & C S Ry, in the northern part of Monroe county, 12 miles from Monroe city, 17 west of Tren- ton crossing and 35 from Detroit. It has a saw and heading mill, store and Meth- odist church. Lumber, staves, grain, fruit and pork are marketed. American express, Western Union telegraph. Stage to Ypsi- lanti semi-weekly. Mail 4 times a week. Peter F McIntire, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Clark W D, M D. druggist.
Hill Rev T J (Methodist). Melntire Peter F, General Store. Rice M, express agent.
Palmer Welch & Co, saw and stave niill.
FAIRFIELD.
A village of 250 inhabitants, on the Chi- cago and Canada Southern railway, in the township of Fairfield, Lenawee county. It is 6 miles south of Adrian, the county seat, and 67 southwest of Detroit. It is surounded by a fine farming country, largely devoted to dairying and has an extensive cheese factory, a saw mill and 3 churches, Baptist, Christian and Methodist. Cheese, hogs and cattle are shipped. Fairfield was settled about 1832. Express, American. Telegraph, Western Union. Stage to Adrian and Weston, and mail daily. O. H. Alger, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Alger & Higgins, general store. Baker Rufus & Son, cheese mnfrs. Fairfield Fruit Preserving Co. Ferguson George, hardware. Fuller & Sager, sawmill.
Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co., Publishers of Blanks for Public Officers, Nos. 118 & 120 Monroe Street, Chicago.
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Grandy Francis, physician. Gussenbauer Peter, blacksmith. Howes Rev ( Baptist). Laverty Thomas H, physician. Priestley Rev (Methodist). Rapp Jacob, blacksmith. Rice II B, hotel propr. Stamp Rev (Christian).
€ FAIR GROVE.
A postoffice and hamlet in Tuscola county, S miles northwest of Caro, the county seat, 13 northeast of Vassar, its shipping point via
the Bay City div M. C. R. R., and 100 from Detroit. Lumber and farm produce are shipped away. A mail stage connects wit Vassar and Sebawing daily. H. N. Gotham, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Aldrich S N, general store.
Feaner John, general store. Hacket G S, physician. Myers Bert, saw and stave mill.
Older Rev George (United Brethren). Smith Rev S J (Disciple).
OSCEOLA IRON WORKS,
JOHN McMANNIS, Proprietor,
EVART, -
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Manufacturer and Dealer in all kinds of
Steam Engines, Plows, Etc.
And all kinds of IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS AND MACHINERY.
Prompt Attention paid to all kinds of repairs.
A LIVE NEWSPAPER,
The Evart Review.
EVART, MICHIGAN.
The Leading Paper in the County.
IRVIN CHASE. Publisher. | ASAHEL CHASE, Editor. CAND GENERAL Job and Book Printers.
The REVIEW is devoted to the Lumber and General Interest of Northern Michigan. Has the Largest Circulation of any paper North of the Saginaw Valley. Advertising rates made known on application.
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FAIR HAVEN.
A village of 500 inhabitants, in Ira town- ship, St. Clair county. It is on Anchor bay, lake St. Clair, and is 30 miles south of Port Huron, 9 east of New Haven, its shipping point via the Grand Trunk railroad, and 40 from Detroit. Flour, lumber, staves and heading are manufactured, and with grain and wood are shipped. A stage runs to New Haven daily, carrying the mail. Henry C. Sch noor, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Calzin Charles A, general store and steam- boat landing.
Christ George, liquor dealer.
Cohns Henry, blacksmith.
Eppler C, meat market.
Fortau Charles, Hotel and Saloon. Ghirkey J, blacksmith.
Jacob J J, liquors and general store.
Kirchner August, blacksmith.
Labuhn John, wagonmaker. Laudry Alex A, livery stable. Laudry Joseph, meat market.
Meyer Henry, grist mill.
Pettipra Harry, general store.
Schnoor Henry C, General Store, Lumber, Stave and Heading Mnfr, Brick Yard, Planing Mill, Ship Yard and Grain Dealer.
Wagner C, boot and shoe maker.
Yax Thomas, blacksmith.
FALLASSBURGH.
A settlement of about 100 inhabitants in Vergennes township, Kent county, 5 miles north of Lowell, and 20 east of Grand Rapids. Flat river, upon which it is situated, affords excellent water power, in part utilized by a flouring mill. The country is adapted to grain, grass, fruit, and wheat, fruit, but- ter, eggs and lumber are exported. Settled IS3S. Daily stage to Lowell, Smyrna, Otisco and Greenville. Mail, daily. J. W. Fallass, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Baker Mrs Catherine, grocery. Bentley A, wagonmaker. Colvin James, blacksmith. Fallass Dr S S, general store. Miller W L, Grist Mill. Phillipps Levi, blacksmith. Richardson W'm, boot and shoemaker. Spencer Rev T J (Methodist Episcopal). Willett Allen, blacksmith.
FALMOUTH.
A village of 50 population on Clam river, a branch of the Muskegon, in the central part of Missauke county, 22 miles east of Clam Lake, on the G. R. & I. R. R. It is the location of a large saw and shingle mill owned by Thos. Palmer, of Detroit, and pine logs, lumber and shingles are its only products, though the country around, which consists of beech, maple and pine rolling lands, raises successfully wheat, corn, oats, barley, millet and potatoes. It has a weekly mail. Ira Van Meter, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Van Meter Ira, hotel and grocery. Vogel John, general store.
FARMERS'.
A small country place of about 50 persons, also known as Carsonville, in Bridgehampton township, Sanilac county, 18 miles northwest of Lexington, the county seat, 7 west of Port Sanilac, on lake Huron, and 96 north of Detroit. The country hereabouts is good farming land. Grain, hoops and lumber are shipped. Stage to Port Sanilac and Lexing- ton. Mail, semi-weekly. Wm. Thomson, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Carson Arthur, saw mill, general store and hotel. Chipman Wm F, farmer. Graham Andrews, blacksmith. Hahnel Richard, miller.
Thomson Win, General Store.
FARMERS' CREEK.
A village of about 100 inhabitants on the line between the towns of Metamora and Hadley, Lapeer county, 6 miles south of Lapeer, 50 north of Detroit, and 216 west of Hunter's Creek station, on the B. C. div. M. C. R. R., its shipping point. It has been settled since IS34, and is essentially a farm. ing district. Wheat, potatoes, fruit and pork are the leading articles of export. It has a stage to Metamora and Hadley daily. and a daily mail. John Look, postmaster, BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Comstock Dr J S, justice of the peace. Formore George, blacksmith. Henderson G R, carpenter. O'Brien & Ledtord, general store. Quick James, hotel propr.
Sol. S. Bateson & Bro.
Send Goods to Holly, Flint, Lansing,
Marshall, Utica and Bay City.
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FARMINGTON.
An incorporated village of 500 population in Farmington township, Oakland county, 15 miles south of Pontiac, the county seat, and 20 northwest of Detroit, Novi, 5 miles west on the F. & P. M. Ry., is its railroad point. The Rouge river affords a moderate water power. The village has 2 flouring mills, 2 saw mills, and 2 cider mills, 3 churches, Baptist, Methodist and Universal- ist, a handsome new town hall, I hotel, and S or 9 stores, with a fair showing of artisans and professional men. Farmington was set- tied in' 1825, and incorporated in 1867. Farm products, flour and cheese are shipped. Stage to Detroit, daily and daily mail. John W. Collins, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Aldrich Bruce R, farm implements.
Alford George M, foundry.
Bloomer Rev Isaac (Baptist).
Clark Frank D, carpenter.
Collins John W,-General Store.
Davis John E, cider mnfr.
Eisenlord John P, blacksmith.
Francis Orilla, millinery.
Francis Thomas, general store.
Grace Benjamin F & Bro, general store.
Hardenburg John, flouring mills.
Hesse C A, Hardware.
Jackson John, blacksmith.
Kennedy William, blacksmith.
Lee Norman, flour and feed.
Lyson Sergius P, undertaker.
Moore Joseph J, Physician.
Owen L D, hotel propr.
Philbrick Lewis C, cider and lumber mnfr. Power John N & Co, general store.
Root Orlando G, physician.
Shackleton John H, saw and flour mill. Smith L, Dentist.
Sowle Rev A M (Universalist).
Stevens Ebenezer G, boots and shoes.
Stevens Miss Sophia, dressmaker.
Warren Rev S E (Methodist Episcopal). Webster Justus B, harnessmaker.
Woodman Dr Eli, druggist.
FARWELL.
The county seat of Clare county, is a thriving village of about 500 .inhabitants, located in Surrey township, near the southern border of the county. It is a station on the I' & P M Ry, by which it is 55 miles north- west of Saginaw, 34 east of Reed City and 1544 from Detroit. Farwell is situated on
high rolling land in the pine region of north- ern Michigan and ships annually large quantities of lumber, shingles and lath. It has 7 saw and shingle mills, a new flouring mill, a hemlock extract factory, a Congrega- tional church just completed, a large school building, lodges of Masons, Odd Fellows and Good Templars, and two hotels, the Farwell House being first class. A live weekly news- paper the Register is published. Tobacco river, a branch of the Tittabawassee, flows through the village. Settled 1870. Express, American. Telegraph, Western Union. Mail, daily. W. G. Wilkinson, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Allaber Mrs Jacob E, millinery.
Allor Martin V, carpenter.
Black Daniel, carpenter.
Breed Chauncey, wagonmaker.
Breed Frank, painter.
Carpenter W A & Co (Wm A and C S Car- penter), general store.
Carr Latham L, livery stable.
Casterlin Charles C, lawyer, justice of the peace and county clerk.
Clark John, shoemaker.
Clark Levi, general store.
Cummings George G, lawyer.
Evans Ephraim B, physician.
Farwell House, H Woodruff, Propr. ( See adu).
Farwell Register (Weekly), James S Holden, Publisher. (See adv.)
Ferguson A & Co, saw and shingle mill, five miles n.
Fletcher Charles H, express, station and tele- graph agent.
Foutch Christopher C, lawyer.
Foutch C C & Co (Christopher Cand Minnie Foutch), general store.
Graham && Co (George W Graham, John Ousterhout), Meat Market.
Green Win W, lawyer.
Green Willlis E, jeweler.
Hall Rev James (Congregational).
Hanna Isaac, carpenter.
Hitchcock George, flour mill.
Holden James S, Propr Farwell Reg- ister, Main. Kelley Louis L, physician.
Lennox Elijah, shoemaker.
Littlefield Josiah L, planing mill.
McClellan Frank, carpenter.
Miller & Hinkle (Er Miller, Henry Hinkle), saw and shingle mill, 3 miles s.
Newton Henry, shingle mill, 5 miles n.
Olson Peter, blacksmith.
Potter Win II, Hardware.
CARPENTERS, Send to D. A. Ross & Co. for Prices of Lumber, 70 FRANKLIN STREET, DETROIT.
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Safford Wm H, harnessmaker.
Shumway Robert, justice of the peace. Shumway Robert M, justice of the peace. Smith Joseph C, blacksmith.
Todd Marquis D, hardware and furniture. Wait D Ryland, Groceries, Provisions, Lumber, and Shingle Mnfr. ( See adv:)
Wells, Stone & Co (Charles W Wells, Far- ham C Stone, MI W Wright, Emmet T Holcomb), general store.
Wilkinson Dr Warren G, druggist. Williams Brothers (John G and James), lum- ber and shingle mill, 10 miles n.
Wilson & Carr (Orlando Wilson, Edgar L Carr), proprs Rust House.
Wilson W H & F A (Wm H, Farwell A and W'm H jr), saw and shingle mills, 472 miles s e of village.
Woodruff Henry, Propr Farwell House. (See ady.)
FAWN RIVER.
A village of some 75 inhabitants, situated on a stream of the same name, in the south- east part of St Joseph county. Wheat, corn, po- tatoes and fruit are cultivated in the vicinity. Distance from Centerville, the county seat, 18 miles. Ship to Sturgis, 5 miles west.
FAYETTE.
A village on the east shore of Big Bay du Noquet, one of northern arms of Green bay, in the township of Fairbanks, Delta county, 30 miles due east of Escanaba. The latter place is the nearest approach by rail. It was settled about 1867, having grown up around a blast furnace established here by the Jack- son Iron Company.
FENNVILLE.
A village on the C & M LS R R., in Clyde township, Allegan county, 15 miles west of Allegan, the county seat, and 41 southwest of Grand Rapids. Wheat, onts, corn, grass and fruits of all kinds are the agricultural productions. Settled 1860. Population 300. Fruits, grain, lumber and shingles are shipped. Express, American. Telegraph, Western Union. Stage to South Haven and Casco daily, and daily mail. Stephen Atwater, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Atwater Stephen, general store. Delaplane, physician. Goodrich A C, physician.
McCormick James W, justice of the peace. Signior David, hotel propr.
Supple John, railroad and express agent. Walter Wm, boot and shoemaker.
FENTON.
Genesee County. (See Fentonville.)
FENTONVILLE.
An incorporated village of 2500 inhabi- tants in the township of Fenton, Genesee county. It is on the D. & M. railroad, 5 miles west of Holly, the junction of the F. & P. M. Ry, 28 east of Owosso, and 50 northwest of Detroit. It is surrounded by an excellent rolling farming country, produc- ing grain, hay, and general farm products. There is located here a large high school, and two seminaries for both sexes, one under the supervision of the Baptist denomination of Michigan, and the other non-sectarian, The principal manufactories are I woolen mill, I flouring mill, 2 planing mills, I pump factory, I drill press factory, I foundry and machine shop, I agricultural implement fac- tory, and some smaller industries. There are 2 local newspapers, the Gazette and Indie- pendent. There are 6 churches, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian and Universalist, the two former being beau- tiful edifices. The north branch of the Shiawassee river flows through the town and furnishes good water power. Wheat, wool, pork, butter, eggs and apples form the prin- cipal shipments. A beautiful lake, about two miles from the village, is becoming a popular resort of pleasure seekers. Abun- dance of excellent fish are found in its waters. Express, American. Telegraph, Western Union. William Guest, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Albertson & Durfce. Sash, Door and Blind Mufrs, near D & M R R Depot Albertson & Durfee, Planing Mil', Walnut. Albro Joseph B, barber, 141 Leroy.
Ash Leonard S, saloon, 200 Leroy. Barbour George W, Livery Stable, Mill.
Barnes Erastus R, shoemaker, 162 Leroy. Barrows J M, sewing machines, S Shiawassee ave.
Beach & O'Hare, General Store, 155 Leroy. Beebe Justus, physician, 168 Leroy. Bilby & Lewis, grocers, 203 Leroy.
Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co., Counting House Stationers,
Nos. 118 & 120 Monroe Street, Chicago.
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Blackmore Walter, butcher. 150 Leroy. Bostwick Judson, Livery Stable, 114 Leroy. Bridges Edmund E, justice of the peace, 127 Leroy. Britton Lorin E, grocer, 254 Leroy. Brown & Denio, Proprs Fenton House opp Railroad Depot. Bullard & Son, harnessmakers, 139 Leroy. Bush & Johnson, harnessmakers, 160 Leroy. Baskirk & Britton, fruit preservers, Eim. Bussey James E, Hardware and Ag- ricultural Implements. 247 Leroy. Butcher Wm, butcher, 239 Leroy.
Byram Seth, carpenter, Walnut. Clark Jonathan S, grocer, 142 Leroy.
Coe Charles W, Patentee and MInfr of Coe's Drill Press and Bolt Cutter and Vulcan Tire Upsetter, E Shiawassee. Cole Jeremiah M, wagon mnfr, 208 Leroy. Colwell & Adams, flour mill, Leroy. Cornwall Bros, dry goods, 145 Leroy. Covert & Barnes, shoemakers, 248 Leroy. Cranson Job, Banker, 196 Leroy .- Curry Lewis V, hardware, 143 Leroy. Damon & White, grocers, 257 Leroy. Davis John W, drugs and groceries, cor Shi- awassee and Leroy.
D. R.
DEALER IN FINE FAMILY
Groceries and Provisions, TOBACCO, CIGARS, YANKEE NOTIONS, &c. Manufacturer and Dealer in Pine and Hardwood Lumber of all kinds and Shingles. EOrders solicited and will receive prompt attention. Satisfaction guaranteed. ud FARWELL, - - - MICHIGAN.
The Farwell Register, JAMES S. HOLDEN, Publisher, FARWELL, Clare Co. - - MICHIGAN.
ESTABLISHED IN 1872.
The REGISTER is the only Newspaper published in Clare County ; has a large local and general circulation ; especially devoted to Local News, the Lumber and General Interest of Northern Michigan. The REGISTER gives more information in regard to Lumber matters than any other paper in this portion of the State, Northwest of Saginaw. Manufacturers and dealers will find it to their interest to patronize its columns. The REGISTER is an 8 page, 6 column paper, published weekly at Sa per annum.
FARWELL HOUSE,
H. WOODRUFF, Proprietor,
FARWELL, - -
MICHIGAN.
This Large and Commodious House is centrally located in the busi- ness portion of the town Large Sample Rooms on first floor for com- mercial travelers. Good accommodation. Largo Barns in connection.
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Davis & Davis, books and stationery, 159 Leroy.
Dennis Orra A, Millinery, 174 Leroy. Douglas MI E, Dentist, 159 Leroy, over Postoffice.
Dunlap & Hovey, Drugs and Gro- ceries, 151 Leroy.
Dunn George, barber, 250 Leroy.
Eagan John, clothing, 129 Leroy.
Everett Hlouse, Lewis & Rogers Proprs 240 Leroy.
Fenton Batting Works, cotton batting mnfrs, near R R depot.
Fenton House, Brown & Denio Proprs, opp R R Depot.
Fincham Simeon, Lumber Dealer, w R R Depot.
Foote Ambrose, watchmaker, 251 Leroy.
Forbes Alonzo, clothing, 132 Leroy.
Forbes & Perry, pork packers, 6 Shiawassee ave. 4
Goldie & Anderson, coopers.
Grace Benjamin, news dealer, 257 Leroy.
Greenbaum Robert, clothing, 198 Leroy.
Haff Myron J, boots and shoes, 2 Shiawassee ave.
Hankinson Jane E, millinery, 178 Leroy. Helm Maria A, drugs, 147 Leroy.
Hirst Edward S, pianos, etc, Leroy.
Hollister Edward J, watchmaker, 249 Leroy. Horton Dexter, farm implements, 192 Leroy. Howard Harvey S, grocer, 127 Leroy.
Ingram John W, Justice of the Peace and General Collection Agent, opp State Bank.
Jackson & Fitch, foundry, 220 Leroy.
Johnson Charlotte R, millinery, 266 Leroy. Kehn Leopold, merchant tailor, 233 Leroy. Kesler Jacob, watchmaker, 137 Leroy.
King Robert L, physician, cor Caroline and . Walnut.
King Win, hotel, Shiawassee ave.
Kirby Laura A, grocer, 165 Leroy.
Leal J HI, dry goods, 243 Leroy.
Leech Albert F, druggist, 140 Leroy.
LeRoy Robert, saloon, 242 Leroy.
Lewis & Rogers, Proprs Everett House, 240 Leroy.
Littell Elial S, saloon, 135 Leroy.
McOmber George E, Baker and Con- fectioner, 141 Leroy.
Manning & Bishop, blacksmiths, Elm. Middlesworth Albert, produce, 140 Leroy. Miles Edwin G, insurance, 159 Leroy. Murray Wm D, clothing, 131 Leroy. Neely Charles H, furniture, 126 Leroy. Neely Julia A, millinery, 182 Leroy. Parker & Chapel, grain dealers, 122 Leroy. Patterson Zera, dry goods, 161 Leroy.
Perry & Frary, wagonmakers, 214 Leroy. Peters Wina HI, Baker and Confectioner, 231 Leroy.
Phillips Andrew J, Pump and Milk Safe Mnfr, cor Leroy and Mill.
Phipps Joseph H, photographer, 129 Leroy. Pierce Benjamin W, furniture, 206 Leroy.
Piper Robert, boots and shoes, 138 Leroy. Potter Burdick, harnessmaker, 244 Leroy.
Preston Henry A, boots and shoes, 133 Leroy.
Richardson Ezra B, Carriage Maker, Shiawassee.
Riker Aaron W, physician, 245 Leroy.
Roberts Abner, hotel, Leroy.
Rogers Lewis L, watchmaker, 159 Leroy.
St Clair Josepha, Undertaker, E Shia- wassee.
Scranton Washington C,dry goods, 253 Leroy. Sellers Celia A, millinery, 252 Leroy.
Shipley & Smith, butchers, 166 Leroy.
Smith Wm H H & Son, proprs Fenton Ga- zette, 140 Leroy.
Smith & Shipley, butchers, 262 Leroy.
Starkweather George F, real estate, 127 Leroy.
State Bank of Fenton, J Buckbee Pres, 136 Leroy.
Steers Francis C, fancy goods, 134 Leroy. Stone Benjamin F, hardware, 125 Leroy. Taylor W A & Co, grocers, 123 Leroy.
Terwilleger Clarissa J, fancy goods, 249 Leroy.
Thurber Nathan T, Clothing and Gents' Furnishing goods, 156 Leroy. Topping James L., lawyer, 151 Leroy.
Turner Charles EI, Boots and Shoes, 149 Leroy
Van Atta Henry C, Lawyer and Cir- cuit Court Commissioner, 131 Leroy.
VanAtta James W, furniture, 175 Leroy. Van Winkle John, grocer, 255 Leroy.
Waters Gilbert E, physician, 149 Leroy.
Whittle Thomas, Ale Brewer, IOS Leroy. (See adv.)
Whittle & Algeo, Wines and Liquors. 139 Leroy. (Sce adr)
Wightman -, picture frames, Leroy. Wilmot Maria F, drugs and groceries, 245 Leroy.
Wixom Isaac, physician, Caroline.
Wood Alva U, lawyer, 127 Leroy.
Wright & Wakeman, woolen mill, Elm.
FENWICK.
A postoffice and hamlet in Fair Fisens township, Montcalm county. It is a station on the D. L. & N. R. R., 10 miles south of
Nearly all
the Fine Clothing worn in Leslie is Purchased in Detroit from SOL. S. BATESON & BRO.
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Stanton the county seat, and 14 north of Ionia. Lumber and shingles are manufac. tured here and with grain are shipped away. Fenwick was settled in 1875. Population 50. Express, American. Mail, daily. Henry M. Hassett, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Avery & Carter, shingle mill. Bishop Wilmer, Lumber Mnfr.
Daniel J B, physician.
Hall J R, grocer.
Hassett H M, station agent, grain dealer and general store.
Packer S J, lumber mnfr.
Walters F, shoemaker.
FERRIS.
A postoffice in Montcalm county, Ferris township. It is 12 miles northeast of Stan- ton, the county seat, 5 south of Vestaburg station on the Chicago, Saginaw and Canada railroad and 140 northwest of Detroit. Lum. ber and shingles are the only shipments. Settled 1854. Mail from Stanton by stage tri-weekly. Moses A. Dyer, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Barton M H, sawmill. Ferris H, sawmill.
Freed & Bro, Saw Mill. Norris Sanford, sawmill.
FERRY.
Oceana County. (See Hansen.)
FERRY.
A village of 150 inhabitants on the north branch of White river, in Ferry township, Oceana county. It is six miles east of New Era, on the G. R. division of the M. C. R. R., 14 southeast of Hart, the county seat, and 39 north of Muskegon. The river fur- nishes excellent water power, utilized by flouring and lumber mills. The surround- ing country is new, but well adapted to grain and fruit. Wheat, corn, pork, poultry and lumber are exported. Settled 1872. American express. Stage to Shelby tri- weekly. Mail daily. Wm II. Habbard, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Benton E L, town clerk. Cummings L S, sawmill. Frost Perry, blacksmith.
Garwood & Lascher, blacksmith.
EVERETT HOUSE,
LEWIS & ROGERS, Proprietor's,
FENTON, MICHIGAN.
Centrally located. Good Stabling attached. Good Sample Rooms.
THOMAS WHITTLE. ALGEO.
WHITTLE & ALGEO,
DEALERS IN 0
Wines & Liquors, Tobacco & Cigars, RTFRESH ALE AND LAGER ALWAYS ON HAND. CZ Bottled Goods a Specialty. THOMAS WHITTLE, Manufacturer of PRESENT USE and STOCK ALES. FENTON,
MICHIGAN.
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Hasmer F M, general store. Hubbard William H, Notary Public. Langdon Daniel, supervisor and carpenter. Langdon Theodore, carpenter. Moody William, furniture.
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