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22 Kels0 1175-5- 8th St MEREDITH & CO. 35 East Main Street. San Jose. IS THE ONLY
STRICTLY GASH DRY GOODS HOUSE IN XENIA.
Their stock is large, bought for cash, and sold on very small margins. You will save money by seeing their goods before muying.
H. S. MATTHEWMAN, FLORIST,
North King St. XENIA, OHIO.
Cut Flowers and Floral Ornaments a specialty. Has on hand an extra large stock of Green and Hot-House Plants, at low rates. Bedding Plants, by the 100 or 1000, at lowest rates.
ITALIAN MARBLE WORKS, XENIA, OHIO.
ITALIAN MARBLE
HEADSTONES, MONUMENTS,
Done to Order.
CEMETERY WORK
AND ALL KINDS OF
I will also furnish to order AMERICAN, ENGLISH AND SCOTCH GRANITE MONUMENTS. JOS. S. HARRIS, Proprietor.
Shop, No. 72 West Main Street, next to Theological Hall.
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J. G. SMART.
W. M. SMART.
SMART BROS.
DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF
Coal, Lime and Cement,
South end of Whiteman St.
XENIA, OHIO.
T. M. BUNTING,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
No. 26 East Main St., Xenia, Ohio.
Mr. Bunting is a practical tailor himself, and all those il need of a first-slass job at moderate prices, will do well to cal here before purchasing elsewhere.
XENIA PLANING AND SAW MILLS.
DREES & THORNHILL, Builders, Contractors, Lumber Dealers, Flooring, Siding, Moulding, DOORS, FRAMES, BLINDS, SASH, Scroll Work and Slate Roofing.
Water St., near Depot,
XENIA, OHIO
St.
frorge Hotel,
Opposite Town Hall,
XENIA, OHIO
GEORGE BRADLEY, Prop'r.
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DIRECTORY
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GREENE COUNTY,
Ohia
FOR 1878.
1878. Wiggins & McKillop, Printers, Wellsville, O. Directory Office, Columbus, O.
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GEO. WATT. W. H. SILLITO.
Watt & Sillito, DENTISTS Over Second National Bank, XENIA, O. NGNITROUS OXYD GAS.
SHAW & JACOBS,
DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS & GROCERIES HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES,
GROCERIES & PROVISIONS € Xenia Avenue, YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO.
JAS. S. McCAMPBELL, D. D. S., DENTAL ROOMS
UP STAIRS, IN LANZ'S BUILDING,
No. 26 EAST MAIN STREET, XENIA, OHIC
(FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY DR. DECAMP.)
Xenia.
The original owner of Xenia was John Paul, who donated for the public buildings the ground bounded by Main, Market, Detroit and Green streets. The first cabin was erected in April, 1804, by John Marshall. The first good hewed log house was erected for the Rev. James Fowler, Methodist, from Petersburg, Virginia. David A. Sanders built the first frame house. The first supreme court was held on the 15th day of November, 1804 by the Associate Judges William Maxwell, Benjamin Whiteman, and James Barrett. William A, Beatty was granted license to keep tavern in Xenia for one year on payment of eight dollars. This tavern was a double hewd log house, two stories high. It stood on the south-west side of Main street, opposite the public square. The court was held in the west room, up stairs, of this building, during the years of 1804-5. In 1804 the first jail was built by Amos Darough ; it was con- structed of hewed logs and stood on the ground now occupied by the court house ; it was burned the following year and in 1806 a new one was erected by Wm. A. Beatty. It stood on the site of the present market house ; it was burned during the war of 1812. The building of the first court house was let o Wm. Kendall, on the 8th of April, 1806, and an allowance of six dollars was made for clearing the timber from the public square. The court house was built of brick, forty feet square, and twenty-eight feet high, with a cupola in the center of the roof ten feet in diameter and fifteen feet high. It was finished Ol on the 14th day of August, 1809. On the sixth day of April, 1806, a license was granted to James Gowdy, for retailing mer- chandise, on his complying with the law. Mr. Gowdy was the first merchant in the place, and his goods were opened in a log house with a mud and stick chimney.
Xenia has, for a city of its size, an unusual number of
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handsome and costly private residences and elegant and sub- stantial business houses. It has also unusual residential and educational advantages, and the good turnpikes which radiate in all directions, make its markets accessible to the residents in all parts of the county. The Ohio Soldiers and Sailors' Or- phans' Home is located about one mile south of the city. Xenia has a population of about 10,000.
Business Notices.
ALLISON & TOWNSLEY.
There is no firm in this section of the State that is more widely known than this one. This house has not only been established here for thirty-two years, but the firm has remain- ed unchanged during that long perio 1, which is well worthy of mention. They have always been in the front rank of Greene county merchants, and to-day have an unsurpassed stock of dry goods, hats, carpets, boots, shoes, ready made clothing, &c., and parties wishing to make purchases in this line can not do better than call at 15 east Main street, and see the inducements which are constantly offered.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
This is one of the solid financial institutions of the State. It is located on the south-west corner of Main and Detroit streets. Mr. A. H. Baughman is president, and Mr. A. Trader cashier. Capital, $120,000; surplus, $34,000. For further infor- mation we refer to their card on the front cover of this work.
GEORGE CHARTERS,
At No. 14 south Detroit street, has a complete stock of watches, clocks and jewelry, gold and silver watches, plated ware, spec- tacles, &c., &c. Mr. Charters not only employs skilled work- men but is himself a practical workman, and all work turned out from this house is warranted. Mr. Charters has a clock which deserves notice here, it having been imported from Scotland in the year A. D. 1784. It is quite a curiosity, being about eight feet high. It is an eight day repeater and keeps first class time yet. Lovers of the ancient should not fail to see this. He also makes a specialty of spectacles, of which he has a full assortment. Don't fail to read his advertisement in this volume.
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GEORGE DODDS.
This gentleman is located at Nos. 30 and 41 West Main street. and has the finest lot of granite and marble monuments of any dealer in the county. He deals largely in Scotch, Eng- lish and Irish granite ; also, American, granite and Italian marble of all kinds. It is worthy of note that, this is the oldest establishment west of New York City that imports Scotch gran- ite. To farmers and others in need of anything in his line we would say, it will pay you to visit his yard and examine his stock, as he has some of the finest monuments that we have seen in the State. We invite attention to his card elsewhere.
ST. GEORGE HOTEL
Is located on north Detroit street, opposite the Town Hall, convenient to the business part of the town, court house, &c. The cuisine department is always provided with all the luxuries and solid edibles that the market affords, and on its tables can always be found everything in season. Mr. George Bradley, the proprietor, thoroughly understands the business, as his numerous and appreciative patrons can testify.
J. C. TRADER & CO
Are located at 5 east Main street. They have been in business here for eleven years, and they carry a very full and complete stock of books and stationery ; also, wall paper, window shades, picture frames, and everything in this line. Their stoes is not on'y large but well selected and varied, so that customers from both city and country can find suitable goods, which are sold at the lowest possible prices.
MUSKINGUM VALLEY COAL CO.
The yard of this company is located on south Detroit street, near the Shawnee Agricultural Works ; they also have an office three doors north of the postoffice. They commenced business here June 1st, 1878. They are owners of coal mines in Mus- kingum county, Ohio, which is a very superior article, being free from slate end does not clinker, and is equal to the Pitts- burgh coal. They have unequalled facilities for handling coal, and purchasers will find it to their advantage to buy of them. The business is in charge of Mr. Abram Velerbome who under- stands the business.
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H. S. MATTHEWMAN,
The well-known florist, is to be found on King street. He makes a specialty of cut flowers and floral ornaments. He has always on hand a large stock of green and hot house plants, etc. which he sells at low rates. See his card on another page.
THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK
Is on the corner of Main and Green streets. The officers are P.ĮC. Townsley, president, D. Miller, vice president, and John S. Ankeney, cashier. This bank has a capital of $100,000, with $30,000 surplus, and it transacts a general banking business in all its branches, giving special attention to collections. Their card will be seen on another page.
MRS. S. B. SHANER
Is located at No. 38 east Main street, where she attends to all work in her line, viz .: hair dressing, &c. She also deals in hair, fancy goods, hair jewelry, &c. Hair combings made in the latest styles, &c. Ladies needing any work in her line will do well to call, as she warrants all her work and her prices are reasonable.
MRS. L. B. COLLINS
At No. 16 south Detroit street, has a large stock of millinery and fancy goods, which she is disposing of at reasonable rates. Mrs. Collins is also a practical milliner and thoroughly under- stands the business in all its details. See her card in this vol- umn and give her a call when you want anything in her line. DR. LEIGH M'CLUNG
Is well known throughout the city and surrounding country. He has practiced medicine here for many years, and enjoys the confidence of the community, as his large practice abundantly proves.
T. B. GEST
Is the faihionable tailor and gents' furnisher of the town. He keeps on hand nothing but first class goods, and employs a large force of skilled help. His place is widely known on account of the general satisfaction which his work gives all customers. Those needing good clothes, well made, will do well to call on him, as his pricet are marked down very low. He can be found at 22 east Main street.
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JAS. M. COOPER,
At 16 west Main street, where may be found a large stock of hardware of all kinds, such as shovels, hoes, rakes, pitchforks, wheelbarrows, chisels, saws, planes, locks, hinges, nails, cutlery, etc., etc. In fact everything usually found in a first-class hardware store. He makes a specialty of baby wagons, doll gigs, etc., of which he has the finest lot in the city. Give him a call when you need anything in his line, See his card.
HARNER & WOLFE
Has a complete stock of choice family groceries and provisions. They have been in business here long enough to become well and favorably know throughout the city and surrounding coun - try. Their prices are always reasonable, and it is their endea- vor to merit custom by fair and honest dealing. They can be found at No. 36, east Main street.
THE NONPAREIL PRINTING COMPANY
Have a book and job printing office at No. 27 east Main street, which is well fitted up with the latest styles of type, and every- thing necessary to do all descriptions of work in their line. The work turned out here will compare favorably with that of any in the country. Mr. Loughry guarantees satisfaction to all who favor him with orders.
J. C. A. REINHARDT.
At No. 20 south Detroit street, we find J. C. A. Reinhardt, who has been in the binding and blank-book manufacturing business for some time. Mr. R. has all the machinery neces- sary to do first-class work, and the work turned out here will compare favorably with that of Columbus, Dayton, or Cincin- nati. Parties needing work in his line will do well to get es- timates from him before sending their work elsewhere.
ISRAEL HOLLINGSWORTH
Has been in business here four years, and deals quite exclusive- ly in coal, lime, hair cement, plaster paris, powder, &c. Cus- tomers will find him reliable and satisfactory to deal with, as he aims to sell all goods at the lowest possible price and to keep the best quality of the goods he handles. His office is at 64 Detroit street.
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SAMUEL NEWTON
Began business here in 1849 and is widely known in this sec- tion. He deals, wholesale and retail, in books and stationery, wall paper, picture frames, &c., and does a good business in this line. He is now making a specialty of sewing machines of different manufacture, which he sells at astonishingly low prices, in fact, at less than one-half the old rates. Those wish- ing to purchase goods in his line will do well to give him a call .. His place of business is at 6 east Main.
CHAS. THOMPSON & CO.
Are engaged in the butchering trade at 25} west Main street. Here may always be found a good stock of fresh meats of all kinds, and as they aim to keep none but the best that can be had, customers will find them satisfactory to trade with.
THE HIVLING HOUSE.
This hotel is centrally located and has been recently refitted and refurnished throughout, and permanent or transient board- ers will find it well kept and in every way satisfactory. W. C. Rickards is proprietor, and is unremitting in his attentions to guests. See card elsewhere.
W. H. SCHURY
Is proprietor of the Xenia Machine Shop on Collier street, south of Water. Steam engines are here made to order, and repairing of all kinds promptly attended to. He warrants all work which leaves his shop to give satisfaction in price and quality. Don't fail to read his advertisement on another page.
MACKDOWELL & TORRENCE.
The office and yard of this well known firm are on the corner of Detroit and Water streets. They have constantly on hand everything in their line necessary for builders, such as. lumber, lath, sash, doors, shingless, &c. They have a good trade in this vicinity, and they also have a stock on east Main street, in Wilmington, Clinton county. See their card elsewhere.
SOUTHERN OHIO MUTUAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
This deserving institution is similar in plan and manage- ment to many similar associations in this and foreign countries .. The officers, directors and Medical Board are all men of known
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responsibility and character, and the association deserves the confidence of the public. For full information in regard to it, address I. W. Baldwin, Xenia, Ohio.
JOSEPH S. HARRIS
Is proprietor of what is known throughout this section of the country as "The Italian Marble Works." Mr. Harris has every facility for manufacturing all work in his line, such as monu- ments, head stones and all kinds of cemetery work. He also forwards to order all kinds of American, English and Scotch granite monuments. His shop is at 72 west Main street.
GEO. L. PAINE, D. D. S.
The dental parlors cf this gentleman are over the First National Bank, corner of Detroit and Main streets-the en- trance is on Detroit street. He has been in business since 1850, and by giving strict attention to all details of his profession, has ·succeeded in building up an extensive trade in his line. His card may be found elsewhere.
QUINN & LUCAS
Are doing a flourishing trade in lumber, lath, shingles, etc. They have every facility for handling and storing lumber, and their trade extends all through this section of the country. Those needing building material will do well to call here. Their place of business is on Whiteman street, near Railroad.
B. BAKER & SON,
The well known manufacturers of and dealers in saddles, har- ness, collars, whips, trunks, and all goods in this line, are loca- ted at 19 south Detroit street. Tey have been in business here long enough to become well and favorably known throughout the county, and they are doing a fair trade. Those wishing anything in this line cannot do better than give them a call.
THE XENIA GAZETTE
is a large 56 column paper, and contains an unusual amount of carefully selected reading matter, which makes it popular throughout the county, and it has a very general circulation. For further information we refer to an advertisement of it which appears on another page.
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DR. J. S. M'CAMPBELL
Is a graduate of the Ohio College of Dental Surgery. He has a very complete stock of surgical instruments and all dental ma- terial necessary for first-class work in his line. His parlors, which are at 26 east Main street, are handsomely furnished and pleasantly located.
GEORGE DODDS
Is proprietor of the Ohio Granite and Marble Works. He im- ports all varieties of Scotch, English and Irish granite monu- ments, and he manufactures American granite and Italian marble work of every description. His trade extends all through this section of the county, and will compare favorably with that of any shop in the State. His place of business is at 39 and 41 west Main street.
SMART BROS.,
South end of Whiteman street, are dealers in all kinds of coal, which they deliver to any part of the city free of charge. They also deal quite largely in lime and cement. Farmers and others in need of anything in their line would do well to examine their card in this work, and test their merits by giving them a call.
T. M. BUNTING
Is at No. 26 east Main street, where he makes to order coats, pants and vests at short notice. Mr. B. learned the business in New York, before coming to this part of the country, and has had fifteen years practice, and is able to guaranteee a fit in every case. See his card.
EWING HOUSE.
The above hotel is located on east Main street. Has re- cently changed hands, been refited, and is now open to the pub- lic. In connection with the hotel is a fine billiard room, where lovers of the game may spend a pleasant hour. The bar is stocked with choice wines, liquors, tobacco, cigars &c. Mr. G. App is proprietor.
J. LUTZ.
At 95 and 98 west Main street, Mr. Lutz attends to every - thing in his line, such as making and repairing wagons, plows,
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farm implements, job work of all kinds, &c. He is also a paactical blacksmith and horse shoer. His prices are low and he guarantees satisfaction in all cases. His card appears in this work.
J. B. MONROE
At No. 32 south Detroit street, (Union Block) has a very large stock of furniture of all kinds. The store occupied by this gen- tleman is 100 feet deep, and he uses two stories for his busi- ness, both of which are literally crowded with every variety of furniture suitable for the town or country trade. This is the oldest house in the country, having been established in 1828, and has been doing business without intermission since that time. Since this house was first started its business has con- stantly increased, showing that fair and honorable dealing with reliable goods at reasonable prices are approved by the com- munity.
JAMES M. COOPER.
This gentleman is located at No. 16 west Main street, where he has a complete stock of hardware of all kinds, cut- lery, &c. In fact, everything usually found in a first-class hardware store. He also keeps on hand a full stock of baby wagons and carriages, in which he does a large business. His motto is, "Quick sales and small profits." Call and see him.
GEO A. LUCE,
The jeweler, is located on the south-west corner of Main and Detroit streets, where, in a large and commodious store room, he has one of the finest stocks of jewelry in the country. Here may always be found ladies' and gents' gold and silver watches of different makes; fine rings and jewelry of all kinds. His leading specialty is the "Rockford Watch." This celebrated watch is unequalled for time, style and durability, and is the cheapest reliable watch in the market. It will pay those need- ing anything in this line to call here and see styles and prices.
MEREDITH & CO.
This is the only strictly cash dry goods house in the city. Their handsome store room is one hundred and ten feet deep, and is always well filled with cloths, cashmeres, silks, notions, etc., in great variety ; all of which are bought for cash and
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sold on small margins, which fact makes this a very desirable place for residents of the city and country to deal. They are sole agents for the celebrated "Pearl shirt." Their place of business is at No. 35 east Main.
THE PARK RESTAURANT
Is located on the west side of north Detroit street between Main and Market streets, and immediately opposite the Court House. This place is new and all furnishings are new, and is without doubt much the finest restaurant in the city. Meals at all hours, &c. Though this place has only been open a short time it already has a good trade. The Messrs. Brown & Cretors are proprietors.
GEORGE E. HOPKINS
Has a fine stock of family groceries and provisions, foreign and domestic, green, dried and canned fruits. Oysters in season, &c. His prices are reasonable, and his motto "Quick sales and small profits." He can be found at 12 north Detroit street.
R. C. MILLER,
The house and sign painter, does everything in his line, such as house and sign painting, paper hanging, decorating and grain- ing. He makes a specialty in frescoing in oil or water. His shop is fitted up with everything necessary to do a first-class job, and those leaving orders here may rely upon first-class work.
FRED J. H. SCHELL.
This gentleman is located at No. 18 south Detroit street, and has a large stock of watches, clocks, jewelry, diamonds, solid silver and plated ware, &r., in fact everything usually found in a first-class jewelry store. Mr. S. buys his goods in large quantities direct from the manufacturers for cash, and is thus enabled to sell at prices that are within the reach of all. He makes a speciality of the celebrated "Springtied, Illinois Watch," which is claimed to be the best in the market. Call and see Mr. Schell and examine the Springfield watch when you need a time piece.
W. R. BUCKLES
Has a good stock of fresh family groceries on east Main street,
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and has a fair trade in that vicinity, which is no doubt merited as he pays strict attention to business.
F. A. DAY
Has a large and well assorted stock of millinery and fancy goods at No. 21 east Main street.
E. C. FLEMING.
This gentleman is situated on south Detroit street, where may be found a complete stock of drugs, medicines, chemicals, fancy and toilet articles, perfumery, paints, oils, glass, putty, etc. In fact everything usually found in a first-class drug store, which is sold both at wholesale and retail. Those needing pure drugs would do well to call and examine his stock and get prices. The filling of prescriptions is made a specialty.
J. & M. JEFFREYS AND H. BARNES & CO.
The store room occupied by these two firms is at No. 9 Green street. The Messrs. Jeffrey manufacture and deal, both wholesale and retail, in furniture of all kinds. They have a large manufactory near Cedarville, where they employ about twenty men in the business. They are the only firm in the county who are exclusively engaged in the manufacture of fur- niture, and ship to all parts of the State.
The Messrs. Barnes are manufacturers of parlor furniture and mattresses of all kinds and sell their goods as low as first- class goods can be sold. Call at No. 9 Green street, when you want anything in their line.
SHAWNEE AGRICULTURAL CO.
Is located at the corner of Detroit and Leaman streets, and engaged in the manufacture of agricultural implements of all kinds, such as hay rakes, corn planters ; also, cellar grates, grate bars, rail mauls, church, farm and school-house bells, &c. For further information see their card elsewhere.
XENIA PLANING AND SAW MILLS
Are situated on Water street near the depot. They manufacture and deal in flooring, siding, moulding, doors, frames, blinds, sash, scroll work and slate roofing. They are also builders, contractors, &c. Read their card in this work.
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J. THOS. HARBINE
Can be found at 100 and 102 west Main street. He manufactures and deals in raw and boiled linseed oil, oil cake and meal. Mr. H. also pays cash for flax seed. We call attention to his card which appears in this volume.
CONNOR & Co.
Are located in the new and pleasant rooms at No. 12 west Main street. They have a full stock of drugs, paints, oils, chemicals, druggists' sundries, &c. £ This stock of goods has only been opened a short time, and those wanting anything in their line would do well to call. We invite attention to their card in this. volume.
F. S. BIDDLE,
The photographer, can be found at 26 east Main street, where he is prepared to execute all work in his line in the highest and most artistic style of the art. See his card in this work.
A. SOWARD,
The music dealer, is at No. 18 south Detroit street, where he has. a large and complete stock of standard pianos and organs, sheet music and musical merchandise generally. His goods were bought direct from headquarters for cash, and he is thus enabled to sell first-class goods at very low rates. He has been in busi- ness here long enough to become well and favorably known throughout the city and surrounding country. When you want any thing in his line give him a call.
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