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A GOOD THING .- As will be seen by the advertisement of Mr. C. T. Marks, a gentleman who during his short stay with us, has already won the res- pect of all, we now have one of the best Omnibus and Hack lines in the State, and you can ride to any part of the city for a mere trifle. We under- stand that he has also opened in con- nection wi h the above business, a first class Livery and Sale Stable, where all who may wish anything in that line can be accommodated. Passengers conveyed to all parts of the country at reasonable rates.
NEW PLANING MILL .- Messrs. Bur- gess & Wolcott have recently opened an establishment of this character on River Street, a short distance east of the Lansing House, where they are prepared to do custom work at as rea- sonable rates, as any place in the city. As everything is new, they cannot but do good work. Satisfaction always given.
An editor published a long leader on hogs. A rival paper in the same vil- lage upbraids him for obtruding his family matters on the public.
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THE COUNTERFEIT SEVEN-THIRTIES .--- An employe in the secret service divis- ion of the Treasury Department gives the following description of the coun- terfeit $1,000 notes of the second se- ries of seven-thirties recently put into circulation :
1st. The red seal in the counterfeit is larger than in the genuine, as will be seen by measurement, on folding one of the notes through the seal. The projecting star points on the edge of the seal are blurred and uneven in comparison, and the whole seal is coarser than in the genuine.
2d. The border of the counterfeit is blurred and indistinct, while in the genuine the lathe-work is clear and regular.
3d. The best test and one that will enable any person familiar with bank notes to throw out the counterfeit at sight, is the border of the coupon. In the genuine the star comes out very clearly-in the counterfeit it is dark, blurred and indistinct. A critical com- parison of all the lathe-work of the counterfeit and genuine (face and back) under a magnifying glass, will detect numerous points of difference, as well as features in the counterfeit, that would enable an expert, without comparison, to condemn it.
4th. In the vignette on the genuine, the arm of the female figure just touch- es the top of the P in "Pluribus." while in the counterfeit the sleeve cov- ers all but the lower part or stem of the P.
THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE .- The Smithfield Times tells a story illustra- tive of the old saw, that "the course of true love never did run smoothe." A young couple in Smithfield laid a plan to outwit the vigilence of cruel parents and elope. The sequel was thus: the youth stood beneath the window-the lady attempted to climb out-when, oh, horror, some one de- tained her from the rear ! " Why dost thou not come, gentle Amelia?" She answered in an agitated voice, "I can't, Bill, mam's got hold of my tilters!"
"Wonders never cease." And this is particularly the case with Dart & Davis' Store. We often wonder what they ever intend to do with that enor- mous stock of Hardware!
nos So far as is known, the first steam-whistle was made by a workman named Adrian Stephens, at Dowlais, England, about 1832, and fitted to one of the boilers there as an alarm when the water fell short.
E. W. DART. E. H. DAVIS. DART & DAVIS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARDWARE!
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, CARPENTERS' & BLACKSMITHS' TOOLS!
Agents for the "STEWART" Cook Stove.
122 Washington Avenue, LANSING, MICHIGAN.
City Crockery Store. WASHINGTON AVENUE.
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GOLD BAND CHINA TEA-SETS, ONLY - $25.00 PLAIN WHITE 15.00
China Sauce Plates, Tea Plates and Teas, for sale separate from Sets.
FINE PLATED TEA SETS, SPOONS, FORKS AND BUTTER DISHES!
Solid Silver Dea & Table Spoons PURE AS COIN.
AN EXTENSIVE STOCK OF GLASSWARE. NEW AND BEAU- TIFUL PATTERNS OF LAMPS and CHANDELIERS.
Clothes Wringers, Carpet Sweepers, Fancy Goods and Toys.
A. T. DAVIS & CO.
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A. N. HART & SON,
DEALERS IN
HARDWARE
PAINTS AND OILS,
Jron, Steel, Nails, Forse- Shoes, Bas Pipe, &c., &c.
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN TABLE AND POOKET OUTLERY,
ALL KINDS OF MECHANICS' TOOLS!
A Full Assortment of
PAINTS!
Dils, Varnishes, Turpentine,
JAPANS, PUTTY, CLUE,
COLORS, BRUSHES, &C.
Sash, Glass, Doors & Lime.
ILE Buyers are respectfully solicited to examine our Stock and prices.
FRANKLIN STREET, LOWER TOWN.
A. N. HART, Sr. A. N. HART, Jr.
INSTRUMENTS REQUIRING STAMPS.
The following are the instruments to be stamped and the stamps to be used in ordinary business transactions. Cut this out and preserve it for reference:
All notes and evidences of debt, 5 cents on each $100; if under $100, 5 cents; if over $100, 5 cents on each additional $100 or part thereof.
All receipts for any amount without limit over $20, 2 cents; if $20 or under, nothing.
All deeds and deeds of trust, 50 cents on each $500 in value of the property conveyed or amount secured; when a deed of trust is duly stamped, the note secured need not be, but should be indorsed to show the reason why.
All appraisements of estates or estrays, 5 cents on each sheet or piece of paper.
Affidavits of every description are exempt from stamp duty.
Acknowledgment of deed, &c., are also exempt.
Contracts and agreements, 5 cents, except for rents; when for rent, 50 cents for $300 of rent or less; if over $300, 50 cents for each $200 or less over $300.
Any person interested can affix and cancel stamps.
HARDWARE .- As will be seen by ad vertisement, the old firm of A. N. Hart & Son, still continue to supply the mar- ket with every thing in this line. As they have been long and favorably known to the farmers and mechanics in this vicinity, anything we might add would be of but little avail; but we do know that this firm is composed of gentlemen of honor, and that they will do all that they advertise. For the truth of this, call upon them at their well furnished store on Franklin Street, Lower Town.
PAINTS AND OILS .- Those in want of anything in this line, will find it to their advantage to call upon A. N. Hart & Son.
MATRIMONY .- We would say to those contemplating anything of this kind, you had best call upon A. N. Hart & Son, and examine their splendid stock of Cooking Stoves.
" Anything you may want in the Tinware line, you will find at the es- tablishment of A. N. Hart & Son. They always keep a large and com- plete assortment on hand.
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THE HAIR TRADE .- The trade of the world in human hair is chiefly supplied from France; but Italy, Germany and Belgium are rapidly coming into com- petition with her. Nunneries and oth- er religious houses supply large quan- tities. The price of undressed "hair varies from $4 50 to $6 a pound, whilst in 1865 it was as high as $10 a pound. In France 150,000 pounds of human hair is sold annually, of which 30,000 pounds are exported. The sale of the raw material and its value when work- ed into plaits and chignons or other forms, represent the value of $16,000- 000 annually.
Charles Martin always keeps a full supply of Curls, Waterfalls, Wigs, Twists, Rolls, Toupees, and in fact, everything pertaining to a first-class Ladies' Hair Dressing Establishment.
THOSE IN WANT OF A HOME, will do well to read the advertisement of Mr. C. C. Dodge. This gentleman is well known to the citizens of this city, as one of our most enterprising mechan- ics, and is also known to have erected more buildings than any other man in the place; but it is not to be wondered at, for he has at times, as many as sixty carpenters in his employ. He has re- cently connected the business of paint- ing with that of building, and is pre- pared to attend to all calls in each branch.
A small boy out west one cold day was assisting his father to mark sheep with paint and brush. The fath- er would catch a sheep and say to the boy, "Mark that." After the job was done the boy started for his home, which was some distance, and overta- ken by a minister on horseback, who seeing the boy barefooted invited him to ride behind him. After the lad was seated he began to catechise him thus: "My lad, do you attend Sabbath School ?"
" No," was the reply.
" You should attend the Sabbath School, mark that! all good children attend both Church and Sabbath School, mark that !"
After many other things the minister ordered the boy to do he replied:
"I've marked your back all over now, and it looks like thunder !"
The reverend gentleman was some- what astonished when he examined his coat.
By The figures say that the average duration of life is greater in the Uni- ted States than in any other country.
YOU WISH A CLEAN SHAVE -GO TO-
We have for Sale
WIGS, CURLS, ROLLS,
MARTIN'S
BARBERING SALOON, Washington Aoc., Lansing, M.
SHAVING AND HAIR CUTTING DONE IN THE LATEST STYLE.
WATERFALLS, TOUPEES, Puff's, Twists,
And everything usually kept in a First-Class Establishment. We have, also, "MARTIN'S LUSTRE," For removing Dandruff and all Humors of the Scalp.
Barbering Done in the Most fashionable Styles.
Our Ladies' Department is under the management of a First- Class Artist, and satisfaction guaranteed.
CHAS. H. MARTIN, First door north Hewitt & Co.'s Bank, Lansing.
IG and PA
BUILD
The Subscriber is pre- pared to furnish material, and do any and all kinds of BUILDING Business on short notice and Reas-
onable Terms.
Shop on Corner of Shiawassee and Grand
C.C.DODGE.
Streets.
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Lansing, Mich.
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D. T. NICHOLS & CO.,
JOBBERS IN
TOBACCO
AND CIGARS.
ALSO,
SNUFFS AND PIPES, TOBACCONISTS' SUNDRIES, Wash. Avenue, Lansing, M.
D. T. NICHOLS. C. F. SWEET.
FRED, TROSTEL, DEALER IN
GUNS,
REVOLVERS, AMUNITION, FLASKS!
Se., &c., &c.
And in fact everything else usually kept in an Establishment of this class.
REPAIRING!
Done on Short Notice, and Satisfaction al- ways Guaranteed.
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SHOP ON WASHINGTON AVENUE, One door South of Episcopal Church,
Lansing, - Michigan.
C. A. SCHAFER,
AND DEALER IN
Watches, Clocks,
JEWELRY,
FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS,
Black & Co.'s Spectacles, &c., &c., and Manufacturer of
Solid Gold and Silver and HAIR JEWELRY.
Only authorized Agent for the sale of all styles of American Company's Watches.
STORE WITH H. B. ARMS, Mich. Avenue, Lansing, Mich.
LIVERY and SALE
STABLE!
Thankful for past favors, we respectfully ask for a continu- ance of the same.
Parties and Funerals Supplied with Teams at Reasona- ble Terms.
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STABLE ON WASHTENAW STREET, Second doer Rast Wash, Avenue.
DANIELLS & PARMENTER.
"TOBACCO-'TIS A POISONOUS WEED," but as there is a great many people that will persist in using it, they should be always careful to procure the best and purest. To those in search of this we would say, before you look else- where, try Nichols & Co's., for they, although but a new firm, are fast gain- ing the reputation of always having on hand the choicest brands of both to- bacco and segars.
GUN SMITH SHOP .- The attention of our readers is called to the advertise- ment of Mr. Fred Trostel, who has recently restocked his place and is now prepared to attend to all who may fa- vor him with a call. Those in want of anything in his line can do no better than to give him a trial, as he is thor- oughly conversant with the business, having had a very large experience.
TIME IS EVERYTHING -We are pleas- ed to see that Mr. Charles Shaffer still continues to attend to the wants of the community in regard to the matter of time, and this is as it should be, for we know of no one more competent. He has had a large experience, having been employed in several first-class establishments. Mr. Shaffer warrants his work, and cannot but add to the very large run of patronage which he already enjoys.
HOW TO ENJOY LIFE .- Hire one of those fine buggies at Daniels & Par- menter's and take your wife and little ones out for an airing occasionally.
DENTIFRICES.
Preparations for cleansing and puri- fying the mouth should be free from all acids, and contain as one of the principal ingredients, an alkali (such as enters into saponaceous substances), to neutralize the acid, and destroy the animal and vegetable parasites that are secreted by the fluids of the mouth. It has been found, by microscopical examination, that the secretions of al- most every person's mouth contain more or less of vegetable and animal life that will withstand the application of acids and astringents, and will on- ly succumb to alkalies, which not only appear fatal, but a preventive to their formation. The mouths of persons who have been in the habit of using soap freely, as a dentifrice, are com- pletely free from these productions. Every preparation, then, should con- tain this substance.
By no means use powdered charcoal
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or [pummice-stone as a dentifrice. These substances are the same that are used to polish the surface of iron and steel; they are insoluble, and so acrid in their nature that, no matter how fine you may reduce them, their little grains will not only insinuate them- selves between the neck of the tooth and the gum, causing an irritation of the parts which, in the end, may de- stroy the investing membrane of the tooth, but scratch the surface of the enamel. Not long since we had to re- move the four upper incisors of a young lady who had been in the habit of using charcoal as a dentifrice, be- cause their surfaces were seamed over with minute black lines that could not be erased, and the teeth loosened, and the gums abraded and irritated from its constant use. It would be well for every one, before using a tooth-powder, to see if it will scratch glass, moisten- ed and rubbed over its surface. If so, it will produce the same effect upon the glossy, glass-like surface with which God has covered the teeth. The use of tooth-powder is to keep the teeth clean, and not to change their natural color. If the teeth are of a dark or yellowish hue, they never can be made white, except at the expense of the material of which they are com- posed; any powder, then, which whi- tens such teeth, is only acting chemi- cally, and therefore injuriously, upon their structure.
"THE RIGHT MEN IN THE RIGHT PLACE."-This can be truly said of Messrs. Esselstyn & Sons, who are and have been engaged in the business of selling Groceries. They are wide- awake, hard working, active men, ever ready to take advantage of any slight decline of prices, and by so doing, are enabled to sell at as low or lower fig- ures than any other house in the city. They also deliver goods to any part of the city free; and thus save to the wea- ry laborer many a heavy load that he would otherwise be compelled to "tote " home in his basket. They al- ways keep a full assortment of every- thing usually kept in an establishment of this kind. "A word to the wise is sufficient."
Mistress-"For goodness gracious sake, Martha, go take that ridiculous thing off, do!" Martha, ("which I were well aware it were my new bon- net she were alluding to ")-" Well, there, mum, I declare mum, I give my milliners orders to make it precisely similar to yours, mum !"
LOOK
LOOK
HERE!
HERE!
J. ESSELSTYN & SONS
Have now open an Immense and Choice
STOCK & GROCERIES
Wholesale and Retail.
TEAS,
Fresh and Pure.
COFFEES, Of Quality Superior.
SUGARS,
Of Every Grade.
WOODEN and STONE-WARE.
Everything kept in a Grocery House can be found with us.
"Champion" Clothes Wringer,
THE BEST IN USE.
BALTIMORE OYSTERS!
Direct from the Packers, Wholesale or Retail.
PRODUCE WANTED !
CALL AT
151 WASHINGTON AVENUE, LANSING.
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1867-8.
1867-8.
D. G. PECK
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
CLOTHING, CASSIMERES
AND
CENTS' FURNISHING GOODS!
Would call the attention of the Trade, and all those wanting GOOD GOODS, at Low Rates, to call and see his Mam- moth Stock of
Clothing, Cassimeres,
CLOTHS, BEAVERS, DOESKINS, VELVETEENS, &c.,
Which are fully Equal, if not Better than can be found else- where in Northern Michigan.
SHIRTS AND DRAWERS!
In Large Stock and Extra Sizes.
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MY CUSTOM DEPARTMENT
Is in Full Working Order, under the supervision of Mr. T. W. WESTCOTT, who is so well known as an Artiste in his profession, that comment is unnecessary.
All those in need of Goods in my line will do well to give me a call and look through mv Stock before buying.
D. G. PECK, No. 113 Washington Avenue, Lansing.
A clergyman, on a Sunday school occasion, was speaking to a large au- dience of children, when he saw that he must do something to rouse their attention. Just then he had spoken of Peter, so he paused, and asked if any of the children could tell him anything about Peter? but their mouths were all closed. He appealed to the older scholars-younger scholars, and then at last he came to the youngest, and he said, " come, now, little ones; shame your elders, and tell me something about Peter."
"I can," exclaimed a little four-year old.
"Can you? that is a good girl. Well, come right up here, and tell us all that you know about Peter."
The little girl was passed forward to the stage.
"Now," said the speaker, "let us hear what you know about Peter. Speak right out."
The little girl spoke:
"Peter, Peter, Pumpkin eater, " etc.
Oh, dreadful fall. Had the speaker spoken of St. Peter, perhaps the little girl might have done better. But let those who address children beware how they trust those little minds, for no one knows what associations he may wake up.
PETER FUNK ROUTED .- The attention of those in want of Clothing is called to the advertisement of Mr. D. G. Peck, who has recently filled his store from cellar to garret with the latest and most fashionable styles; and we under- stand that it is his intention to sell them at prices that bid defiance to the Pe- ter Funk mock Auction Shoddyite con - cerns, that have been recently peram- bulating through the country. As it behoves every man to support home institutions, he cannot but meet with the success that he is justly entitled to. Mr. T. W. Wescott presides over the cutting and fitting department which is & sufficient guarantee, and none need have any fears as to perfect fit- ting garments.
A man boasted of having eaten for- ty-nine hard boiled eggs. "Why did you not eat one more and make an even fifty ?" asked Sounds. " Humph! you want a man to make a hog of himself just for one egg?"
When you buy your groceries, re- member that Esselstyn's is the place tew go for he has all kinds.
A. R. Thayer keeps a full supply of all the popular Dentifrices.
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HARNESS SHOP .- Mr. G. H. Cook has opened a shop for the manufacture of harnesses, and in fact, everything that pertains to a first-class establishment of this kind. And as he warrants all his work, we do not fear but what he will meet with the most hearty sup- port from the farmers in this vicinity. Give him a call, and do not take our word for it.
TO THE LADIES .- Your attention is called to the advertisement of Mrs. C. A. Northrop, who has opened rooms for the purpose of carrying on the Millin- ery and Dress-Making business, in all its branches. She is daily receiving the latest and most fashionable styles and patterns, and we have no hesitan- cy in recommending her to the atten- tion of all who may wish anything in that line.
NEW YORK CLOTHING STORE .- As will be seen by advertisement, Mr. Schadt has purchased an interest in the above House, and as he is a practical work- man, is prepared to cut and manu- facture garments in the most fashion - able styles. See for yourselves.
@ A gentleman called on a rich miser, and found him at the table en- deavoring to catch & fly. Presently he succeed in entrapping one, which he immediately put into the sugar bowl and shut down the cover. The gentleman asked for an explanation of this singular sport. "I'll tell you," re- plied the miser, a triumphant grin overspreading his countenance as he spoke, "I want to ascertain if the ser- vants steal the sugar."
Esselstyn has a large lot of the fin- est sugars which he offers cheap.
"Everything French is more elegant than that of any other nation," says a Parisian enthusiastic chronicler. "Even the crocodile brought from our possessions in Cochin China to the Jardin des Plantes is more elegant than the borrid beast of a crocodile brought from the shores of the Nile." As a bit of self-complacency that will do.
Esselstyn has for sale the French Dressing for leather which makes old boots and shoes as good as new.
1 Horace Greeley, in his Recollec- tions, says that he studied oratory while he had the measles, and the Bos- ton Post remarks that " it is enough to give one the measles to hear him prac- tice it now."
G. H. COOK,
MANUFATURER OF
HARNESSES!
.And Dealer in
SADDLES, TRAVELING BAGS, TRUNKS.
ALWAYS ON HAND A GOOD STOCK OF
HARNESS HARDWARE!
All Styles of
HARNESSES!
Constantly on Hand, or Made to Order.
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SHOP 2 DOORS SOUTH EDGAR HOUSE. Wash. Avenue, Lausing, Mich.
BOOTS & SHOES New Shop!
BY S. MOREHOUSE.
The above Shop has been recently opened on Michigan Avenue, three doors east of Viele's Mu- sic Hall, where I am pre- pared to attend to all.
On Work is Warranted,
in all cases, and satisfac- tion guaranteed.
2 C New York Clothing Store!
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J. F. SCHADT & CO., Are Now receiving a Large and well selected Stock of
CLOTHING.
And Furnishing Goods, Diriect from the East ! Men's and Boys' Clothing, all sizes, Warranted to Fit.
CALL AND SEE US IN OUR NEW STORE, MEAD'S BLOCK,
WASHINGTON AVE., LANSING.
SUITS MADE IN MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES.
MILLIMERY
AND
DRESS-MAKING.
Ars. Northrop,
MICH, AVE. EAST, LANSING.
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We have recently opened an estab- lishment of this kind on Michigan Avenue,
Two doors East of Viele's Music Hall,
Where we are prepared to serve the public with work of the
MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES !
As we employ none but experienced artistes, we flatter ourselves that we can give satisfaction.
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HIGH SCH ---
L.
Young Folks Attention!
MR. M. V. RORK,
Four years principal of Union Schools in this City, has re- cently re-fitted Rooms in the LANSING ACADEMY, and opened a High School.
80 Scholars in Attendance !
Mr. Rork aims to be thorough, and hopes by experience, care and industry, to satisfy every Earnest Student. Believing both Teacher and Pupils solemnly responsible, and having no faith in any genius but Hard Work, he trusts no element of true character will be overlooked.
g Rich or Poor, High or Low, if you WANT to go to SCHOOL, come on.
M. V. RORK, Principal. W. S. HUMPHREY, Ass't.
N. B .- Painting, Drawing and Music if desired.
Rooms for Non-Residents in or near the Building.
Drugs and Groceries!
COME and SEE! COME and SEE!
TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION !
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The Cheapest Place to buy Drugs and Groceries on this Continent, is said to be at
E. E. GOULDS
Purchasers of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils and Everything usually kept in a Drug Store, will do well to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere, and thereby save from 15 to 20 per cent.
CHOICE GROCERIES!
A Good Stock at Very Low Figures. Give me a Call.
E. E. GOULD, Chapman's Block, Michigan Avenue East, Lansing, Mich'
REVOLUTION .- Strolling through town the other day, we chanced to step into the new store of Mr. E. E. Gould, on Michigan Avenue, and was both pleas- ed and surprised to see the large and complete assortment of goods that he has on hand; and if he sells them at the figures that he has been selling, it cannot but completely break down and cause a revolution in the prices here- tofore charged for drugs in this place. We are glad to see this, and call upon our citizens to sustain him in this un- dertaking.
SOWER :- Whatsoever a man sow.th shall he also reap.
It is well, with sturdy blows to trans- form the wilderness into a beautiful home; it is victory to fashion the crude ore into almost defiant enginery; it is joy to make Nature give up her secrets, and vie with her in combining the ele- ments; but to go within the dark, hol- low walls of the Soul and take it from its peg and light, and coax, and fret it, til its latent powers shine forth and fill its whole house with divinest glory, this is rest.
Our sales, we confess, are slow, for our wares never wear out.
The "local" of the Lynchburg, (Va.) News thus describes a happy sight which he witnessed on Monday, in that city: " We saw a woman yes- terday from the country, promenading Bridge street, underneath a new spoon- bowl hat decked with a rooster feather, inside of a tilting "skeert," before & huge water fall, having in her mouth a cora-cob pipe, and in her arms a baby about two months old. She looked like she felt she was in Mehomet's Seventh Heaven, and was just ready to exclaim ' cut my strsps and let me go to glory.' She was a curiosity."
A "Down-Easter" happening a passenger on & Western steamboat which suffered the misfortune of sink- ing from the effects of running upon a snag, struck out boldly for the shore. A large crowd had assombled on the banks to witness the exciting scene: but Yank, disdaining any proffered help, reached the shore safely, remark- ing coolly as he did so, "He didn't care a straw for himself, it was only a danged old life insurance company he was swimming for." He was insured for $5,000. House, Jones & Porter did not insure this man, but they are prepared to insure all who may give them a call.
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