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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Alden Evaporating and Canning Co, A Russell pres, C M Edick treas and supt. American House, Alonzo Vincent Propr, Main and Pipestone. (Se ade.) .Antisdale Silas G, fruit grower.
Austin S M & Co (Stephen M Austin, Dr Isaac R Dunning), grocers.
Barron Moses H. wagonmaker.
Baushke A & Bro (Albert and Louis), wagomakers.
Baute John & Son (John and Henry), founders and machinists.
Bell George M. physician. Bell John, physican.
Bell & Glover (Joseph Bell, Francis Glo- ver), blacksmiths.
Benton Harbor Excelsior Mufg Co, Horace W Miller pres and supt.
Benton Harbor Palladium, Charles E Reeves, editor and propr.
Blake Alonzo L, harnessmaker.
Boyle Christopher S, grocer.
Boyne Alexander, grocer.
Bradley Mrs Susan I, flouring mills.
Bradley Wm E, agt Mrs S I Bradley.
Brammall Edward, tinsmith.
Bronson M A & Co (Marenus A Bronson). dry goods.
Brown Miss Nellie, dressmaker.
Browne Wells, justice of peace.
Bryant George II, bakery and restaurant.
Campbell & Labough (John J Campbell. Hamilton R Labough), fruit.
Carnahan Daniel D. grocer.
Clark Elmer A. physician.
Clark James, blacksmith.
Coates Alfred, photographer.
Colby C & Co [Charles Colby, Ransom T Pierce), Fruit Package Mnfrs. (.ve adr.) .
Colfax House, Sherman L Vincent propr.
Conkey Albert H, livery stable.
Conkey Charles A, confectionery, etc.
Conkey Irving W, grocer.
Cowles Orlando, flour inills.
Darche John H, fruit packer and barrel mnfr.
David R J & Co (Richard J David, Nancy F Moore), dry goods.
De Mont Richard A, livery stable.
Dobberthien Christ H, cigar innfr.
Dukesherer Frederick, meat market.
Dunning Isaac R, physician.
Eastman John A, lawyer.
Edwards Wm H, grocer.
Eldridge & Robbins (Barzilla B Eldridge. Wendell P Robbins), Inmber.
Esalhorst H, cabinetmaker.
Expositor The, Thomas B Hurly Editor and Propr.
Ferry Bernard E, dry goods.
Frick Joseph, saloon.
Gartley House, Samuel Stewart propr.
Gates John C, Drugs, Books, Station ery, etc.
Gentle Samuel, cooper.
George Woodbridge L, boots and shoes. Glendenning & Lourie (Albert Glenden ning, Alfred W Lourie), bakers and con- fectioners.
Graham JJ H & Co (John HI Graham, An drew Crawford, lumber mnfrs.
Graham & Morton Transporta- tion Co, John H Graham Pres. J Stanley Morton See and Treas. (See wie ) Grow Frank H, upholsterer.
LEWIS MANN,
Lager Beer Bottles, Bottling Supplies and Tel- ephone Station, 311 Rivard, corner Catherine.
/. KNISELY & CO.,
72 & 74 W. Monroe St., Chicago. Tin, Slate and Iron Roofers. Have been in Business for 20 years and warrant all our work.
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C. COLBY & CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF
FRUIT PACKAGES
Barrel Head-Linings, Butter Cups, Veneers, Etc.
MAIN STREET, BENTON HARBOR: MICHIGAN.
Ingham, Leslie & Co., MANUFACTURERS FRUIT PACKAGES OF ALL KINDS
Cheese Box Material, Elm Head Linings, etc.
VENEERS OF ALL KINDS. All Goods Warranted. Send for Descriptive Price List.
BENTON HARBOR, MICH.
AMERICAN HOUSE
A. VINCENT, Prop'r.
BENTON HARBOR, MICH.
First-class Accommodations at Reasonable Rates. Large and Commo- dious Sample Rooms, furnished with every convenience.
Detroit Mutual Benefit Association, 143 Griswold Street, inautes all its Members on the Ex- dowwent Plau.
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MILLS & BARKER,
Furniture Emporium, . 3 176 & 178 Woodward Avenue, DETROIT, Mich.
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Hamlen Charles T, carpenter.
Hansen Peter, merchant tailor.
Haskins James F, flour mill, 8 miles s e.
Heath, Hall & Co (Howard F Heath, New- ton B Hall), fruit package mnfrs.
Higman & Co (Wm E Higman, James Baley), Bankers.
Hipp Samuel B, blacksmithi.
Hipp & Van Brackel (Samuel P Hipp, Frederick Van Brackel), blacksmiths. Hoffmann Herman, meat market.
Hogue & Herr) Warren L Hogue, John H Herr), grocers.
Hulburd Mrs Orsenins, milliner.
Hull Samuel, fruit shipper.
Hurly Thomas B, ed and propr The Ex- positor.
Ingham, Leslie & Co (John C Ing- ham, John W Leslie, Edwin L McNett), Mnfrs of Fruit Packages and Cheese Boxes. (See ade.)
Jackson Charles A, restaurant.
Johnson Robert E, grocer.
Keyes Charles D, picture frames, uphol- stering, etc.
Kidd Andrew J, drugs and fancy goods.
Kinney & Robinson (Patrick M Kinney, John Robinson), grocers and cider mufrs. Knowles Ansel, carpenter.
Kolman Bros (Louis and Edward), station- ery and fancy goods.
Kolsen Charles L, second-hand store.
Koon Mrs M A, milliner.
Lamport Martin G, hardware.
McArthur Win J, blacksmith.
Macher Mrs Margaret, restaurant.
Mills Wm H, photographer.
Modie Thomas J, blacksmith.
Monks & Funger (John Monks, John W Funger), livery stable. Morrison Jolin, saloon. Murphy John W. shoemaker. Nichols Mrs Anna, milliner.
Noe E Newton, wagonmaker.
Orcutt Franklin D. lawyer and fruit grower. Osborne Judd, pianos and organs,
Pitcher. Jones & Sonner (Henry I. Pitcher, Russell M Jones, George F Sonner), gen- eral store.
Platt & Bro (George W jr and Edwin F), hardware.
Plummer Alonzo, lawyer.
Pointer James, barber. Price John R, drugs and cigars.
Rector & Kinney (John H Rector. Patrick M Kinney), four mill, 6 miles . e
Reeves Charles E. ed and propr Palladium. Ricaby Robert, drug-, gents' furnishings, Rice Frank G, grocer.
Richards Joseph, fruit shipper.
Riford Almond B, Lawyer and Post master.
Rix John W, shoemaker.
Rockwell Hewlett C, dentist.
Rood Lorin P, agent C & W MR R.
Rowe Bros (Ambrose H and Jasper O), meat market.
Russell Judson, produce, fruits and furs.
Rutkoskie Casimere, Bakery, Res- taurant, Confectionery, Cigars, Tobacco and Fancy Groceries.
Sager Nicholas, saloon.
Sawyer John, photographer.
Schaerer John, saloon.
Scott James E, barber.
Shultz Richard F, harnessmaker.
Spalding Frederick E, cooper.
Spiers Thomas, merchant tailor.
Sponsel Valentine, jeweler.
Stevens, Morton & Co (James Stevens, Stanley Morton, Geo H Mott), lumber. Stewart Samuel, propr Gartley House.
Talman George B & Co (George B Tatman, Edward F and George W Platt jr), Grain, Live Stock and Wool. Tatman Mrs G B, milliner.
Tectzell Charles W, jeweler.
Thomas John, Boots, Shoes, Leather, Findings, Hides, Pelts, Furs and Tanner and Curricr.
Valentine George M. lawyer.
Van Horn Spencer B, dry goods, etc.
Van Woert James R. barber.
Vincent Alonzo, Propr American House and Livery. (Se adr. )
Vincent Marvin J, grocer.
Vincent Sherman L, propr Colfax House.
Vuylsteke Alphouso, furniture.
Webster Mrs Lillian, restaurant.
Winans Richard, physician.
Worden Rodman M. meat market.
BENZONIA.
The county seat of Benzie county, is situated in the township of Benzonia, 7} miles due east of Frankfort, and 30 south west of Traverse City, the former being its shipping point by rail, the latter by water. It is in the vicinity of an extensive forest of hardwood timber, the soil being unsur passed for farming purposes. Lumber. fruit and grain form the leading exports Grand Traverse College, a Congregational institution, is located here. The Beaste County local, a weekly paper, is pub. lished Cold Spring and Walker cre .ks afford water power, utilized by 2 saw mills a tlouring mill and a handle factory. Stage to Traverse City, Manistee and Frankfort.
Get Insured in the
Washington Life
if you can, you will never regret it. General Agency, Detroit.
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J. H. GRAHAM. President. 1 J. S. MORTON. Sec'y and Treas.
Graham & Morton Transportation
COMPANY.
-DAILY-
Between Chicago, St. Joseph
and Benton Harbor.
46 and 48
J. H. Graham & Co's Dock in Chicago
LY DNIINVT ----
Leaving Benton Harbor at 9 p. m. daily, and Chicago at 10 a. m. Saturday's boat leaves Chicago at 11.30 p. m.
tri-weekly. Telegraph, Western Union. David B Spencer, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Bailey Rev C, see Grand Traverse College.
Bailey L. propr Benzonia House. Barr .J.R, Carpenter. Berts J B, propr Benzie County Journal.
Betts W A, justice and shoemaker.
Case A T. county elk and notary.
Case W L, Lumber MInfr. Gridley Rev A L (Congregational). Hearn C T, carpenter.
Holbrook E .1, Wagonmaker.
Hopkins Charles T. supervisor.
Hubbell B C & Co, general store. . Hubbell W S & Son. flour mill.
Judson L W, county treasurer.
Judson S F, overseer poor.
King E A, carpenter. Mack H O, physician. Marshall Neil, deputy sheriff.
Northrup C L, law and insurance.
Perry R G, Limber Mnfr. Pettitt Win JJ, town treasurer. St Clare E A, justice of peace. Smith E P, Hardware, etc.
Spence George, wagonmaker. Van Deman John, justice of peace. Van Deman J W. carpenter.
BERLAMONT.
A village of 100 inhabitants, forinerly known as Bear Lake Mills, in Columbia township, Van Buren county, 18 miles northwest of Paw Paw, the county seat. It is a station on the South Haven Div. of the M. C. R. R .. 25 miles west of Kala- mazoo. 15 east of South Haven and 169 from Detroit. It manufactures flour and lumber, which, with grain, fruit and ber- ries, are shipped. Bank at South Haven. Express, American. Mail. daily. H. W. Burkholder, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Anderson A T. agt Am Exp Co. Anderson S B, flour, saw and planing mill. Burk holder H W. General Store.
Gilbert MI V, tin pedler.
McCollum A. cooper.
Mason D T. blacksmith.
Merchant J P. miller.
Rainey Benjamin, boots and shoes.
Rockwell Seth, hotel propr.
Thompson 3. General Store.
BERLIN.
A village of 300 inhabitants, settled in 1818. in Wright township Ottawa county,
JACOB MANN, Brewer of Best Lager Beer for Bottling, 343 Rivard St., cor. Maple, also connected with Telephone Exchange
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Provide for your family by a policy in the
Old Berkshire Life Ins. Co.
of Pittsfield, Yess. State Agency, 3 Mechanics' Block, Detroit. No & Massachusetts Life Co. ever failed
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22 miles east of Grand Haven, the county seat. It is a station on the D., G. II. & M. Ry, 9 miles west of Grand Rapids and 167 from Detroit. The manufacturing inter- ests are a flouring mill, woolen mill, saw- mill and cider mill, power for the former being partially supplied by Sand creek. Churches, Baptist and Methodist. Ship- ments, grain, apples, peaches and small fruits. Value of farming and timber land, $40 to $75 per acre. Telegraph, Western Union. Express, American. Stage to Big Spring, Pleasant and Wright semi-weekly. R. B. McCulloch, postmaster. A. E. Mc- Culloch, assistant. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Becker Win, blacksmith.
Champion Daniel, saw and cider mill.
Chappell Miss Mattie, milliner.
Chappell Richard S, grain.
Cook Isaac, hotel.
Dalton Rev (Catholic).
Dayton John 'T, Physician. Everhart Samuel, wagonmaker.
Fisk Marshall N, hotel and Am Exp agt. Gill Henry A, General Store.
Haas Benjamin B, grain.
Hill John F, railroad agt.
Huntly George M, woolen mill.
Klose Rev J (Methodist).
Lee Mrs Clarissa, dressmaker.
Lee Nathaniel, painter. Lee Robert E, painter.
McCulloch Robert B. drugs and books.
McCulloch T J. blacksmith.
Mckenzie Win H, p .. ysician.
Macey George, flour mill.
Marlatt Jay, grocer.
Mason Cyrus N. shoemaker.
Monroe Win, harnessmaker. O'Hearen Thomas, constable.
Oviatt L, blacksmith.
Raymond J, hardware, boots and shoes.
Robson Jay, Grain Dealer.
Robson M M, hardware, boots and shoes. Shimmel Albert B, physician ..
Slater E, boots and shoes. Spore Henry E, mason.
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Standish N, hotel and saloon. Stilwell Rev U (Baptist). Walker Win, Wagonmaker. Walling E, physician.
Woods Samuel HI, justice of peace.
BERLIN. St. Clair county. (Se Bille River.)
BERRIEN CENTER.
A village of perhaps 100 population, in the township and county of Berrien, 1
Iniles east of Berrien Springs, the county seat, and 9} miles above Niles, its railroad point. Distance to Detroit 201 miles, via the M. C. R. R. The place has a steam saw-mill, but lacks the advantages of a flouring mill, for which good water power may be obtained near by. Wheat, hogs and lumber are shipped. Daily stage to Berrien Springs, Niles and St. Joseph ; fare, 25. 50 and 75 cents respectively. Churches. Free-Will Baptist and United Brethren. G. W. Wyman. postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Boon Bros, live stock.
Bowerman Bros, masons and builders.
Brenner Jacob, blacksmith and steam thresher.
Hess Isaac, barber.
Hess & Co. carpenters.
Mars Thomas, saw-mill, insurance agt and notary.
Michael A & Co, carpenters.
Murphy Erastus, justice of peace.
Murphy Isaac, constable.
Powers Albert, painter. Wyman G W, Groceries and Notions.
BERRIEN SPRINGS.
The county seat.of Berrien county, is on the St. Joseph river, 25 miles from its mouth, in Oronoko township, near the geographical center of the county. Was platted in 1831, incorporated in 1863: re- incorporated in 186; and in 1878. It is 10 miles north of Buchanan, 10 north- west of Niles, and 15 southeast of St. Joseph. Is at present the northern termi- nus of the St. Joseph Valley railroad. Is in the center of a rich and well tilled farming and fruit region. A good Union school and Methodist, Lutheran and United Brethren churches are well supported. Two weekly newspapers, the Berrien Springs E'ra and the Berrien County Jour- nal. Daily stage to Niles, Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. Steamboat daily to St. Joseph during the season of navigation. Fruit, lumber, grain and live stock princi- pal shipments. Population, 800. Tele- graph, Western Union. Express. Ameri- can. Mail, daily. Fred. McOmber, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Anderson Thomas W. physician. Armstrong Edward, carriage trimmer. Armstrong Stephen G. physician. Armat Albert F. restaurant.
Bedinger J C & M'S James Cand Martin St. saw-mill, 5 miles w.
Carriage Cloths and Trimmings, P. HAYDEN, Detroit Importer & Manufacturer.
Ask for Porter's Joliet Ale
T. D. Stuvez, Sole Agent,
I See Advertisement opposite page 131.
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Berrien County Abstract Office, Dix & Wilkinson Proprs.
Berrien County Journal, George H Mur- doch propr.
Berrien Springs Era, Fred McOmber propr. Beshams Charles, harnessmaker. .
Boon Jacob, blacksmith.
Boon Preston, meat market.
Bowles & Henney ( Alfred Bowles and F P Henney), saw-mill, 6 miles w.
Burdick Gilbert, livery and saloon.
Butts J M & Bro (Jerry M and Jedediah D), general store.
Carothers George W, saloon.
Claar George, hardware.
Colvin Austin W, books and tel operator.
Davis Andrew J, baker.
Davis Byron, wagonmaker.
Davis Nelson J, grocer.
DeField Mrs Mary, propr DeField House. Dispennett Andrew J, physician.
Dix Roscoe D. Attorney-at-Law.
Dix & Wilkinson (Roscoe D Dix, Thomas L Wilkinson), Abstracts of Title, Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Collection Agts.
Dudley Charles C, periodical dealer.
Essick David, meat market.
Filkins Miss Lida A, milliner.
Gaugler Daniel G W, furniture.
Gorham Ira, blacksmith.
Hastings Robert A, saw-mill, 5 miles w.
Howe & Shearer (Henry D Howe, Alpheus G Shearer), planing mill.
Kephart P & H (Philip and Henry), drugs and books.
Kephart P & Son (Philip and Augustus), general store.
MeOmber Fred, Propr Berrien Springs Era and Real Estate Agt.
Marquissee Lewis B, boots and shoes.
Martin George H, flour mill. 1 mile n w. Martin John S. physician.
Matthews Jeremiah H, Mnfr Lum- ber, Building Material, etc. (See ade. )
Miller John R, blacksmith.
Murdoch George H, propr Berrien County Journal and justice.
Nichols Charles D, justice of peace.
Pennell Benjamin F, agt American Exp.
Reed House, Otis Reed propr.
Reiber Wm F, physician.
Rennie Robert, wagonmaker.
Stahl Win & Son (Wm and Win jr), furni- ture and undertakers.
Taylor Mark D. wagonmaker.
Turner Josephus IK, Lawyer.
Vinton Harlow S. blacksmith.
Watson Charles B, barber.
Wheeler Obed, MI D, drugs, groceries. etc.
Wilson Ezra D, saw-mill, 3 miles s w.
BERRYVILLE.
A settlement formed in 1877, is located in Corwith township, in the northwestern part of Otsego county, 238 miles from De- troit, 9 from Elmira, on the G. R. & I. R. R., and same distance from Gaylord, on M. Div. M. C. R. R., to either of which goods may be shipped. Berryville is situ- ated on Lake Gagnier, a beautiful body of water of about 60 acres at the head of Cheboygan river and in the center of one of the finest hardwood timber tracts in Michigan. A flour mill, saw-mill and wood turuing lathes are operated by water power, and lumber is largely shipped. It has Congregational and Methodist organiz- ations and a common school. Population about 80. Mail stage tri-weekly to Gay- lord; fare, 50c. John G. Berry, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Berry, Gagnier & Co, general store, hunber and flour mills.
Berry John G, Real Estate.
Hawley Rev A (Primitive Methodist).
Kirkpatrick George, blacksmith.
Nield Rev N (Congregational).
Thiebolt Joseph. builder.
J. H. MATTHEW'S,
GENERAL DEALER IN
HARD AND SOFT WOOD LUMBER
And all kinds of
LUMBER
BUILDING MATERIAL.
Also Manufacturer of the Boss Wash Boants,
MIT.I. AND VARD.
Font of FERRY ST. Berrien Springs, Mich.
GAS RETORTS FIRE BRICK, CHAS. D. COLSON, 1038 1137 :) . Beat in the U.S. CHICAGO
i See Adv., opp. pago 130. Una Benches in most approved stylo built promptly. Bench Castinga, etc., furnished where required.
Home Life Ins, Co.
Has paid largo dividends, Las the largest surplus tes dividends in future. Best Co. for Agents. E IL. KELLOGG, Sup't . Chicago. Il.
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BERTRAND.
In the southeast corner of Berrien coun- ty, Niles township; is a postoffice and sta- tion on the South Bend Div. M. C. R. R., 5 miles south of Niles, 6 north of South Bend, Ind., and 15 southeast of Berrien Springs, the county seat. A population of perhaps 200 is accommodated with mail here. The place offers good inducements for a competent shoemaker and blacksmith. Mail, daily. D. C. Higbee, postmaster, grocer and brick mnfr.
BERVILLE.
Familiarly known as Baker's Corners. a place of 70 population, located in Berlin township, in the western part of St. Clair county, 26 miles from Port Huron, and 50 north of Detroit. Armada, on the Mich. Air Line Ry, 5 miles south, is its ship- ping point. Live stock, grain, potatoes and apples are shipped. Stage to Armada and Capac tri-weekly, the latter 10 miles north. Fare to Armada, 50c; to Capac, 75c. Bank t Almont. John B. Frost, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Brown Calvin S, hotel propr. Capron James, constable.
Fox James, carpenter and wagonmaker.
Frost Jobu B, General Store and Notary.
Gould Henry, General Store. Ingraham Hiram, justice and carpenter. Lefevre J, shoemaker and cider mnfr. O'Connor Wir, blacksmith. Shafer ER Y. , General Storc.
Snover Jesse C. veterinary surgeon. Sumner Sidney, veterinary surgeon. Wheelock E B, physician.
BETHEL.
A village on Coldwater river, in the . township of Bethel, Branch county, 11 miles south of Coldwater, the county seat, and on the semi-weekly mail route from the latter point to East Gilead. 34 miles south. It has Congregationalist, Methodist Episcopal and United Brethren organ- izations, good schools, 2 sawmills, a shingle mill, cider mill, handle factory and a basket factory. Nearest bank at Cold- water. C. H. Woodcox, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Baldwin Eli, cooper. Card Willard, lumber and shingle mufr. Cure O D, stone mason. Farley John, carpenter. Hill Rov G W (Congregationalist).
Horton E M, harnessmaker.
Hughes A R, carpenter.
Jupp James, basket mnfr.
Kinsey Samuel, blacksmith.
Knight J S, shoemaker.
Layman Wm, grocer and shoemaker.
McEndaffer George, cider mnfr.
Minor E A & Strong, carpenters.
Misenar S R, Express Agent.
Nagle P. tailor.
Nagle Wm, cabinetmaker.
Putnam W, stonemason. .
Sherman A H, saw-mill and handle factory
Sterns L, wagonmaker.
Tedroe Rev (United Brethren).
Woodeox C HI, Physician.
BETSEY LAKE.
Small settlement of about 20 persons, bu- no postoffice, in Grand Traverse county. . miles south of Traverse City.
BEULAH.
Grand Traverse county. (See Mayficia.)
BIG BEAVER.
A postoffice and village of some 250 people in Troy township, county of Oak land, 12 miles southeast of Pontiac, the county seat, 5 north of Royal Oak, and ar equal distance east of Birmingham, j .- usual shipping point. A Methodist church! and a saw and flouring mill are located here. Big Beaver was settled in 1826. . in a well tilled farming region, and shi> grain and general farm products. Staz to Royal Oak tri-weekly, carrying ma !. Andrew Ebling, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Dickison J, boot and shoemaker. Ebling Andrew, General Store. Harris Mrs, dressmaker. Pessoll Isaac, general store. Rainey Thomas, physician. Sholtz & Sehlaack, wagonmakers.
Terry George, blacksmith. White Hattie, dressmaker.
BIG PRAIRIE.
A small hamlet in Big Prairie township Newaygo county, 14 miles northeast Newaygo court house, and S cast of WEG Cloud station, its railroad point. It is the Muskegon river, and is a shipplus point for saw logs and wheat. Mail, work Iv. Population, 40. Bank at Big Rap. !- Burnham S. Runnells postmaster.
Sol. S. Bateson & Bro. Aro well known to every Gentleman of Tasto and Fashion in Plymouth.
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KNABE WEBER *PIANOS
MASON AND &HAMLIN
ORGANS
At Prices that can't be dupli- cated in Detroit.
Ros Stephens
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Barton Henry, lumberman.
Barton James, lawyer.
Hanson Peter, general store.
jlertzer J August, physician.
Rogers Benjamin, lumberman.
Runnells Burnham s, Blacksmith. Webster James M, physician.
BIG RAPIDS.
The capital of Mecosta county, located on the Muskegon river. one of the most important lumbering streams in the State, is 185 miles northwest of Detroit, 56 north of Grand Rapids. and 98 northwest of Lansing. The first settlement here was made about 1855, the village was platted in 1859, and became incorporated as a city in 1869. Its railroads are the Grand Rap- ids & Indiana, the Big Rapids Branch Chi- cago & West Michigan extending from here to Muskegon, where it joins the main line, and the Stanton Branch Detroit, Lan- sing & Northern, completed to this point in 1880. Lumber in its various forms is largely manufactured and exported, there being in operation here 3 saw-mills, 1 shingle mill, 1 clap-board and shingle mill, 1 sash, door and blind factory. 2 planing mills, 1 picture backing manufactory, the largest in the world, and a handle factory. There is also an extensive furniture fac- tory, a flour mill, 2 foundries and machine shops, a boiler shop, a taonery and a brew- ery. The river furnishes a first-class water power here, which is used by about half of the above named establishments.
Big Rapids has Catholic, Congregational, Dutch Reformed. Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian and Swedish Lutheran churches, and an efficient public school system. Among the institutions of the place may be mentioned 2 banks, the Northern National, capital $90,000, and the banking house of F. Fairman, Esq. Three weekly newspapers, the Pioneer- Magnet and the Current, Rep., and the Herald, Dem. : the Holly system of water works, erected in 1871, at a cost of $6, - 000, a spacious and handsome opera house, a telephone exchange, and a ladies' library association, having over 600 volumes, The city is steadily improving, quite a number of brick blocks having lately been put up in the business portion of the town, with others in course of construction. Trade in all departments is brisk and constantly in- creasing. Bonded debt, $59,000. Popu lation about 4,000. Express, American and United States. Telegraph, Western
Union and G. R. & I. R. R. Co's Line, in connection with the Atlantic & Pacific. Charles D. Crandell, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Abraham & Lich (John MI Abraham, Con- rad Lich), tailors.
Anderson Seren, saloon.
Andrews Wi BE, Saw Repairer, 227 N Michigan ave. Austin Renben J, music.
Ayers Charles A, barber.
Aylsworth & Ladouceur (Wm A Ayls- worth, Charles II Ladouceur). clothing. Badger Isaac W, physician.
Baker & Murray (La Fora S Baker, Chas S Murray), lumber mnfrs.
Barstow & Son (Charles R and Sumner). saw-mill, 6 miles w.
Barth Jacob, furnishing goods.
Batson & Wilson (Wm Batson, George F ( Wilson), marble works.
Bertsch Charles, butcher.
Bestor Sarah B, milliner.
Bigelow Dr Charles P, drugs. A
Big Rapids Furniture Manufac- turing Co, Capital Paid Up, $21,400. B Elial Hutchinson Pres. Win Vanloo Sec, Upper Big Rapids. (Se adr.)
Big Rapids Iron Works, Ferdinand Fair-
man propr, George MI Gotschall ingr. founders and machinists.
Bloomburg & Co (Zelotes E Bloomburg. Robert J Gouldsborough), cigars, etc.
Bollen & Maun (John Bohlen. George W Mann), cigar mufrs.
Bovee Harper, jeweler.
Brackett Daniel F, boots and shoes. Brackett House, E Brackett Propr. 205 N Michigau ave. (See adc.)
Brazee B Franklin, painter.
Breen Patrick, propr American House.
Bronson Charles, bakery.
Bronson Laura E, dressmaker.
Bronson & Stickney (Stephen Bronson. Sumner Stickney), saw-mill.
Brown James II, lawyer.
Brown John W, shoemaker.
Brown Michael, circuit judge.
Brown PH & Co (Parley Hand John W Brown), shoes.
Bruce Valorous W, ed and propr Big Rap ids Current.
Burnett S S & Co (Samuel S Burnett), gro cers.
Burtch Henry F. insurance.
Carpenter Wallace W. lawyer.
Clark Bros (Escck P and / Frank), gro- cers. Clark John T. restaurant. Collins Michael S, saloon.
J. J. WILSON,
Manufacturer of the celebrated ARROW BRAND Pickies, Vinegar ; White Wine, Cider, and Double Strength Vine- Kar. No. 21 North Clinton Street, CHICAGO, III.
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