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Root Edwin N, dentist.
Sands Jobu, Furniture Mnfr.
Simonds & Harrington (Eli K Si- monds, Charles G Harrington), Guns, etc, Sewing Machines and Insurance. Slaght Jacob, barber. Stevens Charles R, town clerk. Stevens C R & Co (Charles Rand Ebenezer G Stevens), drugs and groceries. Swift James M, physician.
FLOUR MILLS. E. VVAITALER, MANUFACTURER OF
FLOUR AND FEED
Families supplied with the Choicest Brands.
Cash paid for wheat and other grain. NORTHVILLE, MICH.
J. A. DUBUAR, MANUFACTURER OF Hardwood Lumber, Wagon Bent Stuff, Pulley Blocks
Railroad Wheelbarrows, Tent Poles, Mast Hoops, CAPSTAN BARS, ETC. Correspondence solicited. NORTHVILLE, Wayne Co., MICH.
CLIFTON HOUSE J. T. IVES, Prop'r.
Having purchased the above House and thoroughly renovated it in good style, I am now prepared to furnish my old friends and the traveling . public with superior accommodations. My table will always be supplied with the best the market affords.
Good Sample Rooms and Livery in connection. NORTHVILLE, MICH.
Extra Brewed Lager Beer For Bottling, by JACOB MANN, 343 Rivard Street, corner Maple. accessible by Telephone Exchanen.
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Swift & Croul (John M Swift, John C Croul), general store.
Tinham Alexander jr, brickmaker. Van Valkenberg James, painter.
Van Zile Gilbert s, Lumber, Lime, Salt, Sash, Doors and Blinds.
Walline M T, physician. Waterman Charles D, meat market.
Wheeler Barton A, grocer.
Wheeler Miss Mary II, milliner.
Whitaker Edward, Flour and Grist Mill. (Se adt, page 887.)
1 Wick George, tobacco. Wilcox Jones B, boot and shoe mufr. Williams Charles E, lawyer. Williams Mrs Samuel, milliner.
NORTON.
Muskegon county. (See Nortonville.)
NORTONVILLE.
A discontinued postoffice on Grand river, in Muskegon county, and a station known as Norton. on the C. & W. M. R. R., 3 miles above Grand Haven.
NORVELL.
Settled in 1838, on the river Raisin, is a village of some 250 population, in Norvell township, Jackson county, and a station on the Jackson Br. L. S. & M. S. Ry, 61 miles southwest of Detroit and 14 south- east of Jackson. Has a Baptist church, flour, saw and cider mills, and exports flour, grain, apples, potatoes aud cider. Bank, People's at Manchester, 7 miles east. Ex- press, United States. Mail, daily. Tele- graph, Western Union. Charles Yarring- ton, postmaster.
Atkinson C, general store.
Curkindale HL G, Hotel Propr.
Graham Miss Josie, milliner.
Hyndman D. physician. Myndman John, Carriage Maker. Hyndman P, physician.
Lown W H. blacksmith.
Mougen Rev (Baptist).
Moulton HI, Blacksmith.
Rhead Thomas, justice and notary.
Schofield F W. carpenter.
Watling Julius F. flour and saw-mill. Yarrington Charles, General Store.
NORWALK.
A postoffice and small village in Bear Lake township, Manistee county, 11 miles northeast of Manistee and to northeast of
Ludington, the nearest railroad point. Lumber, bark and cord-wood are the only shipments. Population about 50. Stage. with mail, semi-weekly to Manistee and Benzonia. Elisha Richmond, postmaster. (For business directory, see Onekama. )
NORWAY.
A station on the Menominee river Br. C. & N. W. Ry, in the western part of Menominee county, 60 miles northwest of Menominee court house, and 20 west of Spalding junction. Iron mining is carried on in the vicinity and iron ore is exported. Mail by rail daily.
NORWAY HALL.
Formerly a postoffice in Chase township. southeast corner of Lake county.
NORWICH
Was first settled in 1975 and has 20 in- habitants. It is in Liberty township. in the northern central part of Missaukee county. A steam saw-mill is in operation here. Distance to Lake City, 15 miles, to Fife Lake, 174. A mail stage connects with the latter point once a week : fare, $1. Exports, grain, hay, potatoes and lumber. James Stett, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Falls J, blacksmith.
Gortty A C, farmer. Gortty W, lumber mnfr.
Stett J C, General Store.
NORWOOD.
On the east shore of Grand Traverse bav. near its mouth, is a place of 150 inhabit. ants, settled in 1867, in the township of Norwood, Charlevoix county, 12 miles southwest of Charlevoix court house. and 30 northeast of Petoskey. It has a steam saw-mili and ships grain, cedar posts and wood. Land in the neighborhood from $7 to $15 per acre. Needs a flour mill. Stage tri-weekly to Petoskey and Traverse City; fare to either, $1.50. Mail, tri-week ly. M. H. Wood, postmaster; D. R. Ben- nett, deputy.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Bennett D R. Manager MI H Wood. Express Agent. Foot George, shoemaker
Goodrich B. lumber mufr.
Meech Frederick J, cedar railroad ties and posts. ad Thomas, Blacksmith.
Carriage Umbrellas and Holders, P. HAYDEN, Detroit Saddlery Hardware, T.
PORTER'S JOLIET BOTTLED LAGER BEER, ALE AND PORTER, is recommended by the Faculty. T. D. Stuver, Sole Agent, CHICAGO.
NOR AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY. NOV 889
Talbot Rev Wm (Methodist). Wood Mary H, General Store.
NOTTAWA.
A village and station on the G. R. & I. R. R., 1} miles south of M. C. Air Line crossing, in the township of Nottawa, St. Joseph county, 4 miles east of Centreville, the county seat, 8 north of Sturgis and 60 southwest of Jackson. The chief ship- ments from the vicinity are grain, pota- toes, live stock, fruit and oil of peppermint. Settled, 1836. Population, 100. Bank, First National at Centreville, to which point a stage runs daily; fare, 50 cents. Express, United States. Mail, daily. Dud- ley Cutler, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Clark Charles, grocer. Currier Orville, carpenter.
Cutler Bros, General Store.
Fause Henry, wagonmaker.
Hasbrouck Joseph, justice of peace.
Hill Robert, stone mason.
Johnson Win, Shoe Maker.
Rennes Daniel, hotel propr.
Russell L E, live stock dealer.
Schermerhorn J W, lumber, railroad and exp agt.
Shoudy David, Blacksmith.
Snook Daniel, blacksmith. Todd A MI, essential oil distiller. West W A, harnessmaker.
Willingtou Win, Hardware. Winegar J M, physician.
NOVA SCOTIA. Ingham county. (See Winfield.)
NOVESTA.
A postoffice in the township of Novesta on the eastern border of Tuscola county, 16 miles from Caro, the county seat, and nearest railroad point. until the completion of the Marlette Br. of the P. H. & N. W. Ry, to the latter town, which is 12 miles distant from Novesta. Mail by special supply. A public school is here. Some good business openings are presented. Nehemiah D. Hoag, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Patch Brothers, general store.
NOVI.
A village on the F. & P. M. Rv, in Novi township, Oakland county, 41 miles north of Monroe, 25 south of Holly and 24 northwest of Detroit via the Grand River road. Pontiac, the county seat. is 18 miles northeast. Wheat, wool and fruit are staple products of the vicinity. Popu- lation about 300.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Alford George MI, farm impts. Benjamin Mrs, Milliner. Benjamin & West, produce. Bloomer F W. general store.
Clark N L, fur dealer.
Cook Benjamin, bricks and tiles. Fulton Mirs, Dress Maker.
Michigan School Furniture
COMPANY.
MANUFACTURERS OF
School and Church
FURNITURE.
NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN.
EASTERN OFFICE: 31 Franklin St., BOSTON, MASS.
FOUNDRY SUPPLIES.
CHAS. D. COLSON
109 and 110 Franklin Street, CHICAGO. FACINGS- the best in U. S .- for every description of Castings, (Steel Ingots a Specialty.) Shovels Riddles, Bellows, Brushes, etc., of extra quality, for Foundry use, a Specialty. Blackhead Crucibles.
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Has perfected plans for a large business in Michigan during 198 :. For Agencies apply to
E. H. KELLOGG, Sup't, Chicago, IL.
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Gage Norman H, hotel propr. Gilbert A, shoemaker.
Goodell C E, sewing machines. Graves Calvin L, gunsmith. Johnson R M, physician. Linton J F, carriage maker. McCrumb Joshua, meat market. Perkins J J, Boots and Shoes. Sage Alvah, blacksmith. Sutton George A, blacksmith. Vogt John, lumber mnfr. Webster L R, harness mnfr. Whipple Bros, Coopers. Wight C M, general store.
NUNICA ..
A village of 400 inhabitants, settled in 1858, at the crossing of the D., G. H. & M. and C. & W. M. railroad, in Crockery township, Ottawa county, 10 miles east of Grand Haven, 23 west of Grand Rapids and 179 from Detroit. It contains a steam saw-mill, a handle factory, 2 hotels and several stores. Bank, First National, Grand Haven. Wheat, potatoes, wool, oak bark ties, etc., are shipments. Farm- ing land of varying quality in the town- ship is quoted from $5 to $100 per acre. Telegraph, Western
Union. Express, American. Mail, daily. Henry W. Cleve- land, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Anway & Bro (Harvey and Henry), saw- mill and handle factory, 2} n w.
Bartholomew Edward, carpenter.
Boyd Wm, boots and shoes.
Cleveland Menry W, Drugs, Gro- ceries, Jewelry, etc.
Clice Benjamin, saw-mill, 4 miles n e. Cusick Rev Charles (Free Methodist).
Easterley Jacob H, justice of peace. Higgins James, saloon.
Milliard Charles L, MInfr Broom and Duster Handles, aud Furniture Turning. Humphreys Win, saloon.
Jones James M W, carpenter. McMann John T, justice of peace. Marion George M, Physician. Marvin Emery, justice of peace. Miller Frank, opr W U Tel Co. Morgan John B. wagonmaker. Murray Benjamin, justice of peace. Nelthorp John, mason. Nicholes Daniel, General Store.
Parkhurst Bros (Wm Band Adelbert F'). general store. Pickett John D, lumberman. Price Jonathan, hotel.
Pull Mark, barber.
Rahn Charles, shoemaker.
Richmond Ephraim S, Hotel.
Ross Peter, blacksmithi. Secrist Frederick, confectioner.
Slater Seneca S, hides, etc.
Smith Win, barber.
Spencer Veison, Boots and Shoes.
Spoon & Thompson (John Spoon, Win Thompson), saw-mill, 24 miles s.
Treloar John, blacksmith.
Ward Frank E, railroad and express agt.
Warner Alfred, restaurant.
Watson Dudley O, general store.
Westover Jonathan G, Carpenter. Wiseman John J, hardware.
Wright John S, physician.
OAK.
A village of 120 population, on the river Rouge, in Redford township, Wayne county. It is on the D .. L. & N. R. R., 12 miles out from Detroit. the station being known as Redford. Grain, hay and pota- toes are staple products of the vicinity. The place has Baptist and Methodist or- ganizations and a district school. Ex- press . American. Telegraph. Western Union. Mail, daily. Il. Geney, pos :- master. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Becker A, farmer.
Bovec George, barber
Brown John, Blacksmith.
Davis H E, creamery.
Geney David G. farmer.
Geney H, Railroad Agent and Geners! Store.
Gleason James, farmer.
Griffin Wmn P. notary public.
Happ Joseph, railway employe.
Mathews T #, Physician.
Reed Alfred, live stock dealer.
Sackett Edwin, farmer.
Sackett & Berkes, brick mufrs.
Sang Frederick, section man.
Votrant Charles, railroad employe.
Woodruff A, Lumber Mnfr.
Zeigler Julins, express agt.
OAKFIELD.
An unimportant place in Kent county. 3 miles north of White Swan.
OAKFIELD CENTER.
A postoffice in Oaktield township, Kent county, 24 miles northeast of Grace Rapids, and 7 west of Greenville, on de D., L. & N. R. R, with which it hasar.
Overcoatings,
FOR SPRING OR FALL, ALWAYS IN STOCK. SOL. S. BATESON & BRO.
Roe Stephens, 184 & 186 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., gives best terms on WEBER PIANOS
OAK AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY. . OAK 891
weekly communication by mail stage. Set- tled, 1874. Population, 60. Bank, First National. Greenville. Nathan H. Gould. postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Barr Henry, justice of peace.
Gould N HT, Collection Agent.
Henderson P P, meat market.
Jones E H, flour mill.
Nelson 9, Blacksmith.
Peterson Moses P, general store and deputy postmaster.
Pitcher Benjamin, blacksmith.
Stevens Alfred, general store.
Streeter Morris, constable.
OAKFORD.
Small place in Lenawee county, near Adrian, its postoffice and shipping point.
OAK GROVE.
Also known as Bogue Mills and Che- mungville, is a place of 100 inhabitants, in (ohoctah township, Livingston county, 7 miles north of Howell, the county seat. wbence it receives a weekly mail by stage, and via which it is 58 miles northwest of Detroit. Contains a Methodist Episcopal church and district school. Isaac Vander- cook, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Conine David, blacksmith.
Cooley F H. mason.
Davis MI L, General Store.
Debar J B, carpenter.
Doolittle Myron A, wagonnaker.
Ervin W H, physician.
Frisbee A. hotel propr.
Goodnow Isaiah. physician.
Lockwood A II, shoemaker.
Mc Millan Win, carpenter.
Pearce J & T, Flour and Lumber Mnfrs, and General Store.
Pratt E E, pedler.
Snell Wm H, carpenter.
Vandercook WI, Justice of Peace. Waters Alfred, blacksmith.
Withey Rov J E ( Methodist).
OAKLAND.
A small hamlet in Oakland county. in the midst of a fine farming region. 4 miles east of Orion.
OAKLEY.
A village of 400 inhabitants, on the Sag. inaw Div. M. C. R. R., in the township of Brady, Saginaw county, 26 miles south of
Saginaw, 10 north of Owosso, and $8 north- west of Detroit. Grain, potatoes, flour. timber and staves are exported. There are Methodist and Baptist churches, and a good free school here. The settlement was formed in 1868. Stage to Chapin twice a week. Telegraph, Western Union. Ex- press, American. . Mail, daily. John C. Drake, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Barker Rev H (Christian).
Barker H A, dry goods and groceries.
Abbott J B, lawyer.
Anderson F, wagonmaker.
Barrett H J, justice of peace.
Beardsley Win H, saloon.
Bolam & Harrington, Meat Market.
Brady House, Peter Hendrick propr.
Bust W O, railroad agt.
Calkins Thomas, blacksmith.
Chamberlin J, boots and shoes.
Day Abner, saloon and restaurant.
Downer A, druggist.
Drake John C, Physician.
Haun C II. physician.
Hood F & Co, stave innfrs.
Hughes Miss Phebe. milliner.
Ladie James & Son, flour mill.
Merrill L, Lumber Mnfr.
Morris M, druggist and exp agt.
Parshall D. grocer.
Parshall Rev Daniel (Methodist).
Rood Miss G L. milliner.
Rundell F D, blacksmith.
Sackrider G W, Lumber Dealer.
Sackrider & Hoffman, general store.
Snow Alonzo, hardware.
Spencer Alexander. physician.
Standard Ira, meat market.
Stowell E. lumber innfr.
Swimm George T. lumber and shingles.
Wickham & W. Grocer.
Wooll Moses, justice of peace.
Wright C F. dry goods and groceries.
OAKVILLE.
A place of GO inhabitants, settled in 1830, is located in London township, Mou roe county, 18 miles northwest of Monroe. the county seat and 40 southwest of De- troit. Maybee. on the I. S. & M. S. Rv. and Milan, on the T. & A. A. R. R .. each 5 miles distant, are used as shipping points. Bauk, First National. Ypsilanti. Mail. semi weekly, by stage from Maxbee. Fruit and grain are shipped. J. A. Blackmar, postmaster
BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Blackmar J A. General Store.
VINEGAR AND PICKLES.
J. J. WILSON would call attention to his choice ARROW BRAND Pickles. Send for Pric' List. 21 N. Cliator. St., CHICAGO, IIL
Smoke Gold Flake Cigarettes.
Globe Tobacco Co. DETROIT.
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Canter Rev John (Free Methodist). Gregg John N, physician. Hardy Alvey, grocer. Reynolds & H, Blacksmith. Townsend Hezekiah. blacksmith. Wilson Isaac, painter.
OAKWOOD.
A village claiming 200 inhabitants, in the townships of Oxford and Brandon, Oakland county. It is 17 miles north of Pontiac and 46 northwest of Detroit. Thomas station, on the D. & B. C. R. R., 3 miles east, is its shipping point by rail. Wheat and other cereals, butter, eggs, etc., are shipped. Churches, Congregational and Methodist. Stage to Ortonville and Thomas station, daily: fare. 40 and 20 cents respectively. H. J. Pelton, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Bachelor E, shoemaker.
Bachelor W J, physician.
Benton Rev W H (Methodist Episcopal).
Chappell Paine, Justice of Peace.
Douglas J M, blacksmith.
Fuller Daniel, cider mnfr.
Gregory M J. wagonmaker.
Mecham M J, hotel propr. Pelton IL J, General Store.
Rice T H, foundry. Tufford . W F, blacksmith. Wright Rev MI A (Congregational).
OCEOLA CENTER.
A' country postoffice in Livingston county, 6 miles northeast of Howell, the county seat and railroad point, and on the daily mail route from Howell to Fenton- ville. Wheat, wool, pork and apples are shipped .. E. J. Handy, postmaster.
OCONTO.
Ottawa county, a station on the G. II. R. R., 5 miles south of Grand Haven and 43 from Allegan.
ODESSA CENTER. Ionia county. (See South (Max.)
OGDEN.
A station on the Fayette Dis. I. S. & M. S. Ry, in Ogden township. Lenawee county, 62 miles southwest of Detroit and 8 south of Adrian, the county seat, A Free Methodist church and public school are here. Shipments, farm products, slaves
and lumber. Settled, 1835. Population, 100. Express, United States. Mail, daily. Stage tri-weekly to Ogden Center, 3 miles south. Franklin S. Phillips, postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Armstead John and George, Blacksmiths. Bassett Rev E.
Brockway Matthew, mail carrier.
Drake Edward, Carpenter.
French David H, hotel propr and justice. Fry L, lumber mnfr.
Higby M H, lumber mnfr.
Hill Reuben, carpenter.
Hodges A J, constable.
Philips Franklin S, Express and Station Agt and General Store.
OGDEN CENTER.
A hamlet in Ogden township, Lenawee county. 12 miles south of Adrain, the county seat, 2 south of West Ogden, and 4 south of Ogden station, on the Fayette Br. L. S. & M. S. Ry, its shipping point. It has steam saw and grist mills, and ships lumber and farm produce. The near- est bank is at Blissfield. Value of farming land in the vicinity, $25 to $50 per acre. Mail, semi-weekly. Thomas McComb. postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Barker Wm, farmer.
Bartlett I A, farmer.
Becker Andrew, farmer.
Bradley John, farmer.
Brockway Erastus, farmer.
Brown Alonzo, farmer.
Case Charles, farmer.
Case C P, farmer.
Corwin Parker, farmer.
Crockett Wm, farmer.
Fry Henry, Livery. Henderson John, farmer.
Henderson N. farmer.
Hendry CJ, physician.
Hibbard W R, Wagon Maker.
Hile N V. farmer.
Jacob- Christopher, farmer.
Jacobs Peter, farmer.
Fing Joshua, Blacksmith.
Knivel Peter, farmer.
Luke Elisha, farmer.
Luke N B. farmer.
Luke Win, farmier.
Luke Win P. farmer.
McComb Thomas, Lumber Mufr. Flour Mill and General Store.
McComb Wm. farmer Ovenshire Charles, farmer.
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Ovenshire E A, farmer. Page Charles, farmer.
Pifer Arch & Co, Brick and Tile MInfrs. Pifer David, farmer.
Pifer E, farmer.
Pifer Samuel, farmer.
Rinehart Daniel, farmer.
Roback George, farmer.
Robertson A. J, farmer.
Robertson James, farmer.
Robertson I W, farmer.
Robertson & Sons, Brick Mnfrs. Rudolph W, farmer.
Shays Thomas, farmer.
Wilcox Luther, farmer.
Wotring J F, farmer.
Wotring Nicholas, farmer.
OGEMAW.
A small place in Grant township, Iosco county, S miles west of Tawas City.
OGEMAW SPRINGS.
A village of 150 inhabitants, on the Mac Div. M. C. R. R., in the township and county of Ogemaw, 3 miles northwest of West Branch, the county seat, and 57 northwest of Bay City. Lumber is the only manufacture, and forms the chief shipments. Settlement formed, 1872. The nearest bank is at Bay City. Express, American. Telegraph, Western Union. Mail, daily. Louis Keller, postmater. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Clarkson W H, railroad agt. Hamilton G R, exp agt.
Keller Louis, Mngr G W Kneisley.
Keller & Co, general store.
Kneisley C F, lumber mnfr.
Kneisley G W, lumber dealer.
Marrow John, Propr Marrow House. Marrow & Tolman, saloon.
Wood & Hamilton, general store.
Wood Charles, propr Ogemaw Springs Hotel.
Wright J D, School Director.
OHIO MILL.
A small place in Ottawa county, 3 miles south of Hudsonville.
OKEMOS.
A pleasant village of 375 inhabitants. settled in 1838, on Red Cedar river, in Meri- dian township, Ingham county, 12 miles north of Mason, the county seat, 1 mile north of its depot on the D .. L. & N. R. R.,
and 78 from Detroit. It has a grist mill. steam saw-mill, Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, and a graded public school. Exports, live stock and wheat. Nearest bank at Lansing. Express, Amer- ican. Telegraph, Western Union. Daily mail. Ebenezer Walker, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Barnes E T, hotel.
Bertram Charles, flour inill.
Brown S A, Druggist.
Bruce Rev E W (Wesleyan Methodist).
Cook Herman, meat market.
Cushman B W, hotel and saloon.
Davis James & Theodore, lumber mufrs.
Egerly A V, Undertaker.
Ferguson Augustus S, physician.
Ferguson James, physician.
Ferguson John & Sons, general store.
Hamilton James A, Carpenter.
Huff Stephen N, blacksmith.
Loveland Henry, blacksmith.
McGivern Wm, wagonmaker.
McNeal A J, grocer.
Orten Amos, saw-mill and justice.
Park 3 B, Physician.
Parson Rev A H (Baptist ).
Phillips Henry A, shoemaker.
Phillips Mrs H A, milliner.
Phillips John C, shoemaker.
Seeley Charles, Livery:
Stansel John, railroad and express agent.
Stewart Daniel, produce and grain dealer.
Taylor Rev W (Methodist Episcopal).
Thonrer Frederick, wagonmaker.
Walker Ebenezer, General Store.
OLD MISSION.
A settlement formed in 1848 on the strip of land dividing the east and west arms of Grand Traverse bay. It is iu Peninsula township, Grand Traverse county, 20 miles north of Traverse City, the county seat. Exports, wheat, hay, apples and potatoes. The settlement has Baptist and Methodist churches but no manufacturing. It needs a good blacksmith. Stage to Traverse City twice a week, with mail. Population, 50. George Hedden, postmaster. BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Archer J. nurseryman.
Avery E P. nurseryman.
Barnes W. carpenter.
Franklin T. carpenter.
Hedden George. Boarding House.
Jerrett C. cooper.
Lardie George, general store.
Montague B. Justice of Peace. Rushmore D. boarding house
Detroit Mutual Benefit
Association, 143 Griswold Street. If a member becomes permanently disabled we pay one half the face of his cer- tificato then, and the other half at death.
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FURNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, at Casa Prices. Call or write for details. Mills & Barker, 176 and 178 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich.
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Rust, physician. Smith Rev J M (Congregational). Walt A, Carpenter.
OLIVE CENTER.
A rising village of 250 inhabitants on the C. & W. M. R. R., in Olive township, Ot- tawa county. 15 miles southeast of Grand Haven, the county seat, 20 west of Grand Rapids and 8 north of Holland. It has Methodist and Congregational churches, a public school, flouring and saw-mills. Lumber, shingles, wood, ties, bark and fruit are shipped. A number of new build- ings have been erected here during the past year. Nearest bank at Holland. Express, American. Daily mail. Henry D. Jones. postmaster.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Baxter Reuben, Blacksmith.
Carey James H, lumber mnfr.
Conklin J, meat market.
East Rev N.
Finister Rev C.
Jones Henry D, Railroad and Express Agt. General Store and Notary Public. Lyon F, blacksmith and hotel propr. McCance Ohio, builder. Marshall John, Flour Mill.
Pansler Charles M. school supt.
Wood John D, justice of peace.
OLIVET.
An extremely pleasant village of 600 in- habitants, in the township of Walton, Eaton county. It is in the extreme south- ern part of the county, 10 miles from Charlotte, the county seat, and 23 south- east of Olivet station, on the C. & G. T. Ry, with which it has telephone connection. and via which it is 30 miles southwest of Lansing, 20 northeast of Battle Creek, and 120 west of Detroit. The settlement was formed in 1844 as the seat of a religious educational colony by Rev. John J. Ship herd, the founder of Oberlin College. Ohio. About this time an institution known as Olivet College was established, which became incorporated in 1859. It is Under the joint patronage of the Congre- gationalists and Presbyterians, and is one of the best and wealthiest institutions of the kind in the country, having an en- dowment fund, and other property amounting to about $250,000. The village is beautifully located, and the streets, which are broad, are well shaded with large forest trees. The other interests here are 2 flour mills, a saw-mill, a private bank,
Congregational and Methodist churches, and a number of stores. Express, Ameri- can. Telegraph, Western Union. Grain, stock, barrels. flour. furs, fruit. butter aud eggs are shipped. George W. Keyes, post- master.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Avery Martin H, blacksmith.
Barber Stephen D, millwright.
Barrus Giles J. mason.
Benham Arthur D. bees and beehives.
Blanchard George, Livery.
Bradley Joseph. O. saw-mill. 3 miles o.
Broach Thomas F. railroad agt and tel opr.
Butler Mrs J F. dressmaker.
Butterfield Hev H Q (Congregation-
al), Pres.of Olivet College.
Chappell John J. justice of peace.
Chappell Osmond J, carpenter.
Cone Milo H. wagonmaker.
Corser David. carpenter.
Daniels Rev J L (Congregational).
Dearing Rev Cornelius C (Christian).
Denisou Daniel L. carpenter.
De Witt German T, mason.
Dodge Charles G. hop grower.
Dodge Warren L, broommaker.
Dowler Mark, tailor.
Ely Edwin N, Saw-Mill.
Emerson Clarence, well digger.
Emerson Wim L. jeweler.
Estabrook Rev J (Congregational).
Farnham & Ticknor (Milan N Farnham, Charles Ticknor), painters.
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