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BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Brown Father, Justice of Peace. Campbell H H, teacher.
Campbell L, justice of peace.
Campbell Robert, mason.
Dixon R II. saw and flour mills.
Dowd A. blacksmith.
Hunt Charles, Boots and Shoes.
Keefer Wm, brickmaker.
Larabee C PP, General Store. McCaffrey R B. flour and saw-mills. Maine George R, butcher.
Morthland Rev M.
Mosher IN, General Store.
Murphy Charles, wagonmaker. Peckham H T, physician.
Shurk Rev (United Brethren). Smith W HI, Physician and Notary. Stanton B V, constable.
Valentine J, deputy sheriff. Vandenberg George, blacksmith. Wait A C, druggist and grocer. Wilkinson & Howard, well drivers. Wilson C C, Grocer.
CEDARDALE.
& A mile cast of Palms Station, on the Port Huron & Northwestern R- R, 35 above Lexington and 15 northeast of San-
dusky, the county seat, is a postoffice sup- plying mail to about 50 families, chiefly farmers. It has a daily delivery. N. O. Thayer, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Dugan James, railroad agent. Smith John, general store.
CEDAR FORKS.
Sometimes called Cedarville, a village of 300 population, lies at the mouth of Cedar river, on the shore of Green bay, in the township of Cedarville, Menominee county, 33 miles northeast of Menominee court house, and an equal distance southwest of Escanaba. Stephenson, on the C. & N. W. Rv, 12 miles inland, is its railroad point, with which mail communication is had semi-weekly by stage in winter. Ship to Menominee during summer. Fishing is an important interest. Fish, game, lum- ber, lath, posts. ties and telegraph poles are the articles of export. Express, Ameri- can. John P. Macy, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Brown Charles H, fish dealer. Floeter G, carpenter.
Fowler C F, cedar posts and ties.
Jerue G & F, ties, posts and tel poles.
Jerue Nicholas, Hotel Propr.
Kane John, Fish Dealer.
Kaufman Nicholas, blacksmith.
Mccullough Mrs, hotel propr.
Macy J P, Collection and Exp Agent. Spalding Jesse, general store and lumber. Wells Ed, ties, posts and tel poles. Willering W H, justice of peace.
CEDAR LAKE.
A rising little place of about 350 inhabi- tants, located in 1876, on the C. S. & C. R. R., in Home township, in the northeastern part of Montcalm county. Stanton, the county seat, is 12 miles south. and East Saginaw 54 miles cast. It is in a timbered, well watered and productive section of country, the chief shipments of which are logs, lumber and shingles. Lands, per acre, from $5 to $25. Express, American. Telegraph, Western Union. F. H. Ham. lin, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Chappell Wm, restaurant.
Clement seth, Shingle Mnfr.
Cyr Paul, blacksmith
Goodyear Wm H, hotel propr. Hamlin F I, Exp and Station Agt. Hamlin W G, teacher. Henry Joseph, shingle mufr.
TELEPHONE STATION,
and Lager Beer Brewery, at 343 Rivard St., corner Maple, JACOB MANN.
Co. servative Management and Prompt Adjustments, by the
Old Berkshire Life Ins, Co.
of Pittsfeld, Mass. Stato Agency, & Mechanics' Blook, Detroit.
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Nelson Wm S, general store and lumber. Savoy, physician. Shorten Bros, builders. Taylor George, hotel propr. Watson A W, log scaler. Wayne John, Shingle Mill.
CEDAR RUN.
Named from the small stream upon which it is located, is a place of 30 people, on the line between Grand Traverse and Benzie counties, the postoffice being in the former. It is 104 miles west of Traverse City, with which it has stage communica- tion semi-weekly; fare, 50 cents. Has 2 saw-mills, and ships lumber and shingles, with some grain. Settled 1865. Improved farms here command from $15 to $20 an acre, wild land from §5 to $10. Mail, semi-weekly. Sarah A. Jenne, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Benjamin John, justice of peace. Chase Julius, cooper.
Millard Jay B, cooper and constable.
Norris Albert, Saw-Mill.
Overman John, General Store.
Parker R R, carpenter.
Shoop John, saw-mill.
Willobce George, constable.
Willobce Mrs G, Milliner and General Store.
CEDAR SPRINGS.
A prominent village on the G. R. & I. R. R., in the townships of Nelson and So- lon, Kent county. 20 miles north of Grand Rapids, 13 south of Howard City, and 178 from Detroit. The place was settled in 1858, and incorporated as a village in 1871. It has a population, according to the last census, of 1,120. Lumber, staves and shingles are the leading articles of inauu- facture and shipment. There is some good farming land that is well cultivated lying contiguous to the village, but a large por- tion of the neighboring country is yet cov- ered with pine timber, a dozen or more saw and shingle mills being located within the circuit of a few miles. There are 5 churches, Adventist, Baptist, Congrega- tional, Methodist Episcopal and Free Methodist, a $20,000 Union school building, a weekly newspaper, the Clipper, a bank, and 2 public halls
The school district bonded indebtedness is $12,000, and the townships of Nelson and Solon have out. star ling railroad bonds amounting to $2.100 and $2,500 respectively, interest $500 a year. Assessed valuation of real
and personal property for purposes of tax- ation, $170,000. Express, United States. Telegraph, Atlantic and Pacific. Mail, daily. Charles S. Kidder, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Adams & Benedict (Miss Maria L Adams, Mrs Levantie C Benedict), dry goods.
Andrus Samuel E, real estate.
Arnold Henry, carpenter.
Bailey Win H, blacksmith,
Barber Warren L, general store and lum- ber mufr.
Bell Charles F, harnessmaker.
Benedict J O & E R (Julius O and Edgar R), shingles and grain.
Black Orrin O, jeweler.
Black Wm. groceries and books.
Blackmer Richmond. propr Union Hotel.
Borst J R, shingle mill, 5 miles e.
Briggs Charles, carpenter.
Buck Curtis, law and insurance.
Carr George W, Inmber inspr.
Carr Jesse A, hotel and lumber inspr.
Cedar Springs Clipper, L McKnight Sell- ers propr.
Cedar Springs Motel (Formerly Fair- child's), Win Hallenbeck Propr.
Chamberlin Rev W S (Free Methodist).
Chapman John C. justice and real estate.
Chappell Mrs Ettie, dressmaker.
Chappell George H, physician.
Chester Elisha F, physician.
Clark James D, grocer. Clark M .J & Co ( Melvin J Clark, Samuel Scudder), shingle mill, 4 miles n.
Cloes James W, dentist.
Coffin Alexander I, grocer.
Colyer Henry J. wagonmaker.
Corey I, carpenter.
Cornell Win H, shoemaker.
Danes Miss Mary E, dressmaker.
Deem John J, blacksmith.
Fairchild Wesley P, fruit trees.
Farr Thomas, shingle mill, 2 miles s.
Ford Chester S. physician.
Fox Asa L. physician.
Fox J R & Co (John R aud Asa L Fox M D), druggists.
Gardner Harrison S. physician.
Gardner Mrs Lucy A. druggist.
Gavit Wm H. carpenter.
Gibbs J Hl, shingle mill, 2 miles s.
Hadden Hiram, blacksmith.
Haines Thomas B. flour and produce.
Hallenbeck Win, Propr Cedar Springs
Hartupce Benjamin V, furniture.
Hayes Virgil, physician.
Hellohen James, jeweler.
Henderson Rev II P (Methodist).
Carriage Harness Makers, P. TAY FOR PRICES, ADDRESS P. HAYDEN, DETROIT.
PORTER'S JOLIET
LAGER BEER, ALE and PORTER, bottled by T. D. STUVER. Guaranteed Strictly Pure. See Advertisement opposite page 131.
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Hickok F & Co (Frank Hickok, Wm Overly), livery.
Hill Orpheus B, shoemaker.
Hinman Enoch, stave factory.
Hogle George W, gunsmith.
Iloimes Perry, confectioner.
Holmes Mrs P, milliner.
Hoyle George, meat market.
Hubbard Fred, saloon.
Hunter Frank W, lawyer and justice.
Johnson & Link (Alonzo Johnson, James Link), saw-mill.
Judd Jacob E, photographer.
Kidder Charles S, Books and Station- ery, Sewing Machines and Toys.
Knight Frederick F, sign painter.
Knight Homer R, propr Knight's Hotel.
Liddy Edward. opr .A. & P. Tel Co.
Lyle Daniel €, Lawyer and Real Estate and Loans.
McConnell Walter HI. saloon.
McHaltie John, flour and shingle mill.
Mallory Frank, barber and news depot.
Marshall Anderson, organs and sewing machines.
Melvin John. furniture.
Miller Charles H, cooper.
Moon C B, saw-mill, 5 miles e.
Moore Albert A, saw-mill, 4 miles n w.
Morley Bros (Howard and Frederick) gen- eral store.
Morley Simon H, saw and shingle mill, 3 miles s w.
Morris Bros, shingle mill. 7 miles s e.
Morse Bros (Edwin and Henfy), livery. Nelson J E, shingles.
Odell Stephen E, blacksmith.
Peck & Hickok (G Willis Peck, Charles HI Hickok), hardware and farm impts. Pelton Chauncy, shingle mill. Pollock John, shoemaker.
Quaif James H, restaurant.
Raymond Edwin S, painter.
Rexford Alanson, propr Farmers' Home. Robertson George. shingle mill, 34 miles w. Ross J N, shingle mill, 5 miles e.
Roys Bros (Edward J and George A), shin- gles and groceries.
Russell Henry C. State senator.
Russell H C & Co (Henry C Russell. John W Phelps), bankers and druggists. Sack Albert, meat market. Sellers L McKnight, propr Clipper.
Sharer G W & Co (George W Sharer, Wm I[ Sensum), stave and heading mnfrs. Shelton Mrs Eliza, bakery.
Slawnon Newell F. Lawyer, Collec- · tions, and Justice. Slocum Sammel, painter. Sparks Philip, merchant tailor.
Spooner J A & Co (John A and Joseph G). general store, lumber and shingles.
Spooner & Baker (John A Spooner. Eugene E Baker), Planing Mill, Sash. Doors and Blinds.
Squires J R & C, saw and shingle mill, 6 miles n e.
Stoddard & Lahr (Mrs Adelia Stoddard, Mrs Emma Lahr), milliners.
Storrs Mrs Gertrude M, fancy goods.
Stout Mrs Elizabeth A. milliner.
Sutven Peter, carpenter.
Swartze J. A, grocer.
Torrey Mrs Mary, milliner.
Terry George, cooper.
Tompsett Charles, saw and shingle mill.
Torrey Lucius W, physician.
Vansize Simon B, wagonmaker.
Wagar I W & Co (Isaac W and Abijah Wagar), livery.
Walworth & Reed (N H Walworth, Charles Reed). planing mill, 2 miles n w.
Wamsley Bros & Co (E C and R E Wams- ley, Charles D Clark), carriage mufrs.
Wamsley E C & R E (Edwin C and Ran- som E), hardware.
Ward Cyrus J, grocer and crockery.
Watson & Wheeler (James Watson. War. ren H Wheeler), general store.
Weller Caleb V, grocer.
Westbrook John R, general store, 5 miles e.
- Wilkinson Rev W S (Baptist).
Williams Egbert, station and exp agt.
Woliver & Co ( Charles Woliver, Newton Terrell), glove mufrs.
Yates Wm E, barber.
CEDARVILLE. Menominee county. (Se Cedar Forks.)
CENTER. Eaton county. (See Hoytrille.)
CENTER LINE.
A postoffice established in 1878 in War- ren township, in the southwest corner of Macomb county, 13 miles from Mount Clemens, the county seat. It is on the D & B. C. R. R., 15 miles above Detroit, has a saw-mill, Catholic church and public school, and a population of 150. Mail. daily. Hieronymus Engleman, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Buckel Joseph, General Store.
Coursd Louis, saloon. Groesbeck Alexander, lumber mufr.
Hendricks Rev Wiley (Catholic). Kaltz Frank, general store.
CEMENT
CHAS. D, COLSON, 108 and 110 Franklin St., Chicago, The Celebrated Willingtos White Sand. Beat Brands of Imported and Domestic Hydraulic Cements, New York and Michigan Stacco, Etc.
See Adv., cpp page 130.
Home Life Ins. Co.
Active Agents will hear of something to their adraz- w tage by writing E. K. KELLOGG, Sup't., Chicago, El.
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Kramer Jacob, carpenter. Miller Mathias, General Store. Simons Wiley, physician. Van Dinter Mrs, saloon.
CENTER PLAINS. Crawford county. (See Pere Cheney.)
CENTERVILLE. Benzie county. (See Homestead.)
CENTERVILLE. Delta county. (See Lathrop.)
CENTRAL LAKE.
Located in township of same name, An- trim county, on Intermediate lake, from which it derives good available water power. It is 9 miles northwest of Bellaire, the county seat. Ship to Torch Lake dur- ing season of navigation, distant 8 miles, and to Mancelona by rail, distant 21 miles. Exports, logs, lumber, grain, cattle and nursery stock. Settled 1874. Population, 60. Stages to Mancelona and Traverse City 4 times a week. James M. Wads- worth, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Coulter Rev C N (Presbyterian).
Getty J W, farm impts and live stock. Green Ansel, General Store.
Green Caleb, justice of peace. Hebden Edward, surveyor. Johnson Wm W, nurseryman and printer. Parr Dr John, Druggist. Sissons Henry, general store. Smith W W. hotel propr.
Wadsworth & Thurston, General Store and Collection Agts.
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CENTRAL MINE.
A copper mining village in Sherman township, Keweenaw county. 6 miles southeast of Eagle River, the county seat. 5 southwest of Eagle Harbor, its shipping point during the navigable season, and 16 northeast of Calumet, its supply point by raff. The settlement was formed in 1854, and the company organized in 1866. Cop. per is the only article of export. Popula tion, 1,800. Stage to Phoenix, Copper Falls and Delaware Mine. Mail, daily. H. C. B.ins, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Central Mining Co, copper stamp mill.
CENTREVILLE.
The county seat of St. Joseph county, is pleasantly situated on Prairie river, a branch of the St. Joseph, on the southern edge of Nottawa township, about the geographical center of the county. The Air Line Div. of the M. C. R. R. passes through the village, by which route it is 39 miles east of Niles, 64 west of Jackson and 141 southwest of Detroit. Centre- ville was settled in 1830 and incorporated in 1877. The population. according to the recent census, number 703. It is laid out with good taste, has wide streets and many handsome residences, several being of recent construction. There are 3 churches, Baptist, Methodist and Reform. cost of each about $5,000, a graded school with 5 teachers, average attendance 200, and a weekly newspaper. The ship- ments of freight for 1879 were 4.438,134 lbs, and the receipts 1.631,883. Assessed value of real estate. $241.240. and of per- sonal property $111,420; value of im- proved land in the vicinity, $75 per acre: unimproved, $30. The river furnishes good water power not fully utilized. The leading shipments consist of grain, fruit, flour, live stock and oil of peppermint. Stage to ottawa daily; fare, 50 cents. Express, American. Telegraph, Western Union. Henry C. Campbell, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Akey Alfred, lawyer.
Allison Win, Foundry and Machine Shop, Mnfr of Farm Impts.
Ashley Daniel D. tailor.
Avery Revilo N, Hardware, Stoves and Tinware.
Beerstecher Charles A, bookbinder and taxidermist.
Beerstecher Charies F. carpenter.
Buell Silas, carpenter.
Butler Sidney R. blacksmith.
Campbell Henry C, Grocer.
Centreville Knitting Mills, Heury C Camp bell mngr.
Clapp Leverett A, Abstracts of Title. Pres First National Bank.
Clark Charles, shoemaker.
Clowes. Richards & Co (Charles Clowes. George Richards, Frederick A Beerstecher), general store.
Coddington Charles, sheriff. Coast .: 16 . Win J (Methodist).
Corpe JJohn W. Merchant Tailor. Culver Clarence, blacksmith and hope shoer. Cummings Charles, furniture.
Domestic Goods,
1,200 LATEST PATTERNS.
SOI. S. BATESON & BRO., Merchant Tailors, Detroit.
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BEST QUALITY,
Is the motto of the popular Music Store, 184 and 186 LOWEST PRICES, Woodward Avenne, Detroit.
Roe Stephens 2
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Davis Mrs Harriet MI, milliner. Dockstader Aaron H, grain.
Dockstader Joseph P, livery.
Drescher Daniel, Wagonmaker.
Eaton Paul J, lawyer.
First National Bank (Capital, $50,000), L A Clapp Pres, L B Hess Cashr.
Gardner Jeremiah H, grangers' supply store, 3 miles n.
Giee & Bailey (D C Gee, W M Bailey), physicians.
Gillett Joseph G, barber.
Glass Cassius Mi, Agt M C R R and W U Tel Co.
Granger Mrs Carrie, milliner.
Granger Wm, painter.
Green C D & Co (Carl D and Isaac Green), proprs Metzgar House.
Greene Thomas G, register of deeds.
Gregory Charles O, harnessmaker.
Grinnell Lampson H, auctioneer.
Haight Mrs Mahalah, dressmaker.
Hampson Henry J, Confectionery, Tobacco and Cigars and Restaurant.
Joss John C, deputy county clerk.
Keech George, druggist and agt Am Exp Co
Klesner Louis, hotel and boots and shoes.
Knapp Gabriel H, wagonmaker.
Lehr Edward P, Farm Impts and Constable.
Lucas John, restaurant.
Major John I & Co (John I and Her- man F Major, Wm L Thoms), Boots and Shoes.
Quivey Israel B. justice of peace.
Richards Mrs George J, Millinery and Fancy Goods.
Rile & Kline (Joseph K Rile, Samuel Kline), Flour and Grist Mill.
Rommel Charles J, baker and grocer. Sabin Marden, physician.
Sabin Wm & George J, lawyers.
$1 Joseph Co Republican, Charles V Smith Publr. Shaffer Thomas R, carpenter. Simmons Frederick J, barber.
Smith Charles V, Publr St Joseph Co Republican.
Spitzer Jeremiah W, general store.
Stebbins John, farm impts, 3 miles s. Stewart Hugh P, lawyer.
Sweet Eliphaz C, physician.
Talbot Edward W, Groceries and Provisions.
Talbot & Worthington (Edward Talbot, W'in L Worthington, hardware.
Thomas Eugene D, Drugs and Sta- tionery and Groceries.
Thoms G W & Son (George W and Albert B), wagonmakers.
Thoms Win L, Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods.
Trowbridge George M, physician.
Van Vranken Rev Adam HI (Reform).
Wells Seth E, saloon and billiards.
Wescott Hiram D, Saddles and Har- ness.
White Lerant E, County Clerk.
Wilson John, drayman.
Wolf Bros & Keech (John F and Daniel F Wolf and George Keech), mnfrs essen- tial oils.
Wright Calvin A, meat market.
CERESCO.
A village of about 500 inhabitants, on the Kalamazoo river, and on the M. C. R. R., S miles east of Battle Creek, 5 west of Marshall, and 45 southwest of Lansing. It was settled in 1830, is on the line between Emmett and Marshall townships, Calhoun county, and is the center of a fine wheat country. It has three churches-Baptist, Congregational and Evangelical-and a graded Union school. Banking business is transacted at Marshall. Wheat, wool, flour, feed, potatoes, butter and eggs are the leading articles of shipment. Express, American. Stage communication with Abscota and Newton, weekly. Fare, 50 and 25 cents. respectively. Mail, daily. Charles H. Raven, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Allen E A, meat market.
Bartlett J P. carpenter.
Conly Wm, live stock.
Covey and Laughlin, hotel proprs.
Fountain J HI, grocer.
Goodwin Marcus, millwright.
Graham Mrs Anna, boarding house.
Graham John, veterinary surgeon.
Graham Wm, barber and blacksmith.
Hetsler John, shoemaker.
Hutchinson Rev B F (Baptist).
Johler Joseph, willowware.
Lewis Jeremiah B W, physician.
Lewis Leroy L, General Store.
McLeod Roderick jr, wagonmaker.
Mickel Joseph R & Son, carpenters.
Moffatt Chester, carpenter.
Ogden Sheldon W.
Perrin C E. Flour Mill.
Powell T B. livery stable.
Raven Charles H. Express Agent. Raven & Co, Drugeists.
Roseborough Rev & R (Congregational). Smith Wm G. boots and shoes.
VINEGAR AND PICKLES.
J. J. WILSON would call attration to his choico ARROW BRAND Pickles. Send for Price List. 31 N. Chitea Sty CHICAGO, Il.
CHEW GLOBE FINE CUT.
Globe Tobacco Co. DETROIT.
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Southworth Charles F, station agent. Tefft Corydon A, farm impts and justice. Van Volkenberg Albert, carpenter. Vollick David, blacksmith. Walt Johnson, blacksmith.
Young & Weaver, contractors.
CHADWICK.
Is located on the D., L. & N. R. R., 135 miles northwest of Detroit, in Orleans township, Ionia county, 12 miles north- west of Ionia, the county seat, and a mile cast of Flat river. It was settled in 1844, and has a population of about 120. Mail, daily. Charles Chadwick, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Chadwick Charles, Grocer, Grain Dealer and Railroad Agent. Hurlbutt Alfred, carpenter. Ravell W, flouring mill. Spencer JE, General Store. Spencer S J, lumber mnfr.
CHAMPION.
Located at the Champion iron mine in Michigamme township, Marquette county; is a village of some 600 inhabitants, original- ly settled in 1863. It is on the Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon R. R .. 31 miles west of Marquette, 93 northwest of Escanaba, and 460 by water from Detroit. The surround- ing country is mountainous and but little cultivated, some grain, potatoes and vege- tables being grown for the local demand ouly. Pig iron and iron ore form the chief exports. It has Catholic and Methodist organizations, and a graded school. Tele- graph, Northwestern. Express, American. Money order postoffice. Mail, daily. Chris- topher A. McRae, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Andrews Wm, meat market.
Bigelow, Dousman & Co, general store. Bray Joseph P. tel opr, exp and rail'd agt. ' Chamberlain O H, principal Union school. Champion Irou Co, James Pascoe supt. Dufresne Louis, saloon. Harris Miss Eva, teacher. Hodge Rev J .J (Methodist). Keystone Iron Co, George Berringer supt. Kinney Martin, saloon. Lamieux Denis, hotel propr. Mckay RT, druggist. Muck C & Co, meat market. Peck Miss Mary, teacher. Swartz 'ohn L, shoemaker.
Tourville Israel, shoemaker.
CHAMPION MINE. Marquette county. (See Beacon.)
CHANDLER.
Or South Boston, as it was formerly called, a rural postoffice in the township of Boston, Ionia county. Lowell, its ship- ping point via the D., G. H. & MI. Ry. is 7 miles northwest, and Ionia, the county seat, 15 miles northeast. Stage to Lowell and Hastings daily. Eustis E. Church. postmaster and farmer.
CHAPIN.
A small place and postoffice in Chapin township, Saginaw county, 35 miles south- west of Saginaw, 7 west of Oakley, on the Saginaw Div. M. C. R. R., its railroad point, and 80 northwest of Detroit. A saw-mill, general store and blacksmith shop are located here, and lumber, butter and eggs are shipped. Land in the vicin- ity is valued at from $15 to $40 per acre. Mail, semi-weekly. J. W. Everett, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Carroll A, blacksmith.
Taylor, Gibson & Brown, saw-mill. Everett .J W, general store.
CHAPIN'S CROSSING.
Ingham county. (See Eden.)
CHAPPLE CORNERS.
A hamlet of perhaps 50 population on the Big Sable river, in Victory township. Mason county, 14 miles northeast of Lud- ington, the county seat, 17 south of Manis- tee, and 260 from Detroit. Lumbering is now the leading pursuit, but agriculture and fruit growing are attracting attention and will ultimately be the prevailing indus- tries. A good opening is presented here for saw and Honring mills, the nearest at pres ent being 14 miles distant. Wood, timber and wheat are exported. Bank at Luding ton. Settled 1864. Stage to Manistce and Ludington; fare to either point, $2. Mail. daily. Edmund C. Chambers, postmaster BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Chambers Edmund C. Physician. Elliott John, carpenter. Freeman W, justice of peace
Pardee, Cook & Co, humber mufrs and general store. Sprague G Hl, carpenter. Younglove Rev W N (Meth. Episcopal.
TELEPHONE STATION,
Bottled Beer and Bottling Supplies LEWIS MANN, 311 Rivard, cor. Catherine
Corrugated Iron.
Manufactured and for sale by A, Knisely & Co., 72 & 74 W. Monroe St., CHICAGO.
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CHARLESTON. Cass county, 5 miles east of Glenwood.
CHARLESTON.
Formerly known as Cato; is a settlement of about 50 inhabitants, located in 1855, 4 miles from the shore of Lake Huron, in the township of Delaware, northeastern part of Sanilac county. It is 43 miles east of Minden, its shipping point, via the P. Hl. and N. W. Ry, and 30 from Sandus- ky, the county seat, and 54 above Port Huron. Hlas a steam saw and flouring mill, and ships lumber, shingles, wheat and grain. Stage to Forestville and "Min- den twice a week; fare to either point, 25 cents. Mail, semi-weekly. Thomas L. Ward, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Ball Moritz, boot and shoemaker.
Harrison H HI, miller and justice. Hartz John, Tailor.
Mahon George, carpenter.
Marriott Alfred, engineer.
Ward Thomas L, General Store, Saw and Flour Mill.
CHARLESWORTH.
Was settled in 1873, and is located in Hamlin township, Eaton county. It is a station on the L. S. & M. S. Ry, Lansing Div., 14 miles southeast of Charlotte, the county seat, 22 southwest of Lansing, and 5 south of Eaton Rapids. Lumber and staves are manufactured, and, with fruit and grain, are shipped. Bank, First Na- tional, Eaton Rapids. Population, 50. Telegraph. Western Union. Mail, daily. Alfred Barber, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Loomis J W, General Store and Saw- Mill.
Peacock Wm, saw-mill and stave factory. Shepard George H, railroad agt. Snyder B B, mason.
CHARLEVOIX.
The justice seat of Charlevoix county, Is situated on the shore of lake Michigan at the entrance to Pine lake, and is a port of entry. It is 60 miles north of Traverse Ut, and 16 southwest of Petoskey, its ne west railroad approach. The settlement w is fortued in 1866 and incorporated a vil- lage in 1879. Population, according to re. wat censure, 550. The mouth of Pine
river forms an excellent harbor, the gov- ernment having expended large sums for its improvement. Vessels drawing 19 feet of water can pass into and through to Pine lake. A signal station is located at the entrance to the harbor. A large shipping trade is done in wood, bark, ties, cedar posts, lumber and fish, the exports in 1830 aggregating 700,000 tons. Among the
features here are a weekly newspaper, the Sentinel, Methodist, Baptist and Congrega- tional societies, a good hotel, and one or more saw-mills. The beautiful location of the village and the many attractive features it possesses as a summer resort. have made it extremely popular with tourists. During the season of navigation, steamers of Chi- cago and Buffalo lines touch here several times a weck, and a boat runs to Boyne City daily. Stage to Petoskey daily: fare, $1; to Elk Rapids tri-weekly, fare $1.50. Telegraph, Western Union. Mail, daily. Willard A. Smith, postmaster.
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