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Fought & Reed, Livery and Feed Stables, Third Street.
THE adaptation of the stable of Fought & Reed to meet the wants and contribute to the pleasure and comfort of all is unsurpassed in this section. They have ample accommo- dations to meet the wants of the trade.
They keep six head of the finest car- riage horses in the county, seven car- riages and buggies and three sam- ple wagons for the accommodation of commercial travelers. Their sample wagons are of the best class. They are prepared to furnish stylish teams
for parties, weddings, funerals, etc., with careful drivers, and the turn- outs are not surpassed for style or utility anywhere in the county. Spec- ial attention is paid to boarding horses, and the best of care and at- tention is paid to teams entrusted to their charge, and the rates are always reasonable. They have ample accom -. modations for twenty-five head of horses. Mr. A. M. Fought is a native of Wirt County, West Virginia, and came to this place in 1886. Mr. John N. Reed is a native of Jackson Coun- ty, West Virginia, and came to this place in 1862. They have been in business here since 1887, when they purchased the business from J. A. Cowdery. They are also proprietors of "Young Lion" a draft stallion of the Percheron-Norman stock. He was sired by "Old Lyon". This horse was perhaps the most famous import- ed horse that ever stood in Delaware county. He was extensively patroniz- ed and left a numerous progeny of most excellent draft horses. This firm makes a specialty of keeping blooded stallions of famous and noted draft horses, and farmers can always find at this stable one or more fine specimens. For full particulars and pedigree of this famous draft horse call on or address Messrs. Fought & Reed. Commercial men and others who want to make inland towns will find this firm a first-class one to pat- ronize and clever gentlemen to deal with. Fought and Reed are also ex- tensive dealers in agricultural imple- ments, buggies, carts, wagons and en- gines. They have the exclusive sale of the celebrated Aultman Taylor & Co's threshers and engines, which are everywhere known as the best threshers manufactured. Write them for cir- culars and terms and they will call and see you. When in need of a cart or buggy get their prices before buy- ing.
D. D. Garen, Harness Factory.
THE public almost invariably fail to appreciate the superiority of hand-made goods over those made by
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machinery, and in all our towns and cities are found shoddy goods placed on the market at astonishingly low prices and manufactured from infer- ior material, with which honest, hand- made goods are expected to compete in prices. In no other department of trade is this principle more clearly demonstrated than in the. harness trade. And as one of the worthy re- presentatives of this branch of busi- ness, we take pleasure in calling atten- tion to Mr. D. D. Garen, whose shop is located on Main street. He carries in stock a full line of turf goods, con- sisting of light and heavy whips, sad- dles and saddlery hardware. Mr. Garen devotes his whole time to this one line of goods. He manufactures his own stock and uses great care in selecting the best material that can be procured and this, together with his great efficiency as a workman, has gained for him a wide reputation as a harness manufacturer both at home and abroad. Mr. Garen was born in Beaver county Pennsylvania in 1840. He came to Ohio with his parents when twelve years of age and when eighteen years old he entered as an apprentice with John Hampton, of Pomeroy Ohio. After learning his trade he worked in several towns of Ohio and West Virginia. He came to Racine in 1859, where he built a shop and did a good business until 1884 when his shop was carried away by the flood. He immediately procured another shop and is now ready to sup- ply the public with anything in his line. He invites the public to come and examine his stock thoroughly and get his prices before paying out money for worthless factory goods.
J. C. Hayman, General Hardware,
RACINE is not surpassed by any other village of her size in the State of Ohio, in the character and excellence of lier business houses, and as one of the leading establishments, not only of Racine but of Meigs coun- ty, we would mention in particular the large general hardware store of J.
C. Hayman, which is located at the corner of Main and Second streets, in a large and commodious building 24x 65 feet in dimensions, and the space occupied by his comprehensive stock of goods includes three floors the full length of the building and a large ware room in addition,in which may be found a full line of farming imple- ments, including all the best made mowers, reapers, plows, grain drills, hay tools, garden tools, blacksmith tools and supplies, house furnishing goods and carpenters' tools, stoves,
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fire arms, table cutlery, lawn mowers, pruning knives, painters' supplies, glass etc., in fact everything belonging to his line of trade. He is prepared to furnish and put on tin roofing, eaves, troughing and spouting on short notice in any part of the county, and bids for furnishing supplies will be furnished on application. He is also agent for the Brown Wagon Factory of Zanesville, Ohio. He conducts a tinshop and manufactures his own tinware. Mr. Hayman is a native of Meigs county. He is a son of Wesley Hayman, and was born in 1847, and reared on a farm. He received his
common school education in the school of this village. In 1864 he en- listed in Co. F. 174th O. V. I. and he served until the close of the war and was discharged in July, 1865. After returning home he attended the com- mon schools of this village and was prepared to enter the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware Ohio, where he remained one year. He afterwards taught school in this township and he was very successful. In 1870 he was married to Miss E. Amelia Lasher,
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daughter of Morgan Lasher, of this village. He has been in business here for thirteen years and has met with an increased trade each year. He gives constant employment to two assist- ants. He has served as a member of the Board of Education and town council for several terms and is well worthy of public trust and confidence.
B. B. Mallory, Blacksmith,
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R. B. B. MALLORY, is a native
of Mason County, W. Va., born in 1856. He is a son of B. B. Mallory, who now resides in California, and a nephew cf Captain F. Mallory, a well known business man of this county. He came to this county with his par- ents when quite a small child, and grew to manhood near Racine. At the age of seventeen he was married. He learned his trade with Jesse Walk- er, and afterwards worked in Letart, this county, Hartford, W. Va., and near Ashland, Ky. He returned to this village in 1875, and again engaged with Mr. Walker, from whom he pur- chased the shop. He is prepared to do all kinds of work in his line, and makes a specialty of barge and steam boat work. He also has a wide repu- tation as a horse shoer, as he has made the care and preservation of the horse's hoof a study, and knows just how to shoe a horse so as to prevent intefering and to keep the hoof from contracting. He invites the horsemen of this section to come and give him a trial. He owns his own shop and dwelling, and enjoys a good trade.
D. Murdock, Wagon Maker and Repair Shop.
R. D. MURDOCK was born in n Meigs County, Ohio, in 1858. He is a son of Ezekial Murdock, who for- merly carried on the same business, and with whom he learned his trade. He has worked at this trade since twelve years of age, and as a mechan- ic he cannot be surpassed, as the char- acter and durability of his work will
show. He is prepared to do all kinds of repairing of wagons, carriages or anything in his line promptly and · neatly, at very reasonable rates. He is also prepared to do all kinds of painting. He has been in business here all his life, and has established a
good reputation among the people of this section as a skillful workman. He has a wife and one child. The public will always find it to their advantage to give him a call when needing any- thing in his line, as he is a young man worthy of public patronage. His shop is located on Pearl street, and is a large two story frame, 30x60 feet in dimensions, and well fitted up for con- ducting his business according to the most approved methods.
Prof. L. W. Philson, Mayor and Justice of the Peace, Racine, O.
PROF. PHILSON is a native of this village, born in 1832. He re- ceived a liberal education at the Ra- cine High Schools and graduated from the Marietta College in 1865 with the highest honors of the class. At the age of seventeen he began as an educator in our public schools. He was principal of the Racine High Schools six years, and has followed teaching as his principal occupation all through life. In 1869 he was ap- pointed a member of the board of county examiners, this position he held until the year 1873, when he re- moved to Knoxville, Tenn., where he engaged as Professor in mathematics in the East Tennessee University, and taught in this capacity four years. Returning to his native town, he was again appointed a member of the board of county examiners, and elec-
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ted president of the board, and has held that position ten years altogether. He was elected and has held the office of County Surveyor one term, refusing the second, preferring to follow the de- partment of civil engineering in a pri- vate capacity. He is a thorough and practical civil engineer and will promptly attend all calls in this de- partment. He has been elected and re-elected and held the office of Mayor six consecutive terms, and has held the office of Justice of the Peace nine years and is still holding both of these honorable positions. He is still en- gaged in teaching. In this depart- ment he brings into requisitiona long and extensive experience. In his of- ficial capacity as president of the board of county examiners, his aim has been to raise the standard grade of teachers in the County, and much of the advancement in this line is due his exertions, and Meigs County's teachers compare favorably with any in the State. He is a prominent mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity, being Master of Racine Lodge 461, which important office he has held four years. Under his guidance the lodge is one of the best working lodges in the county.
0. P. Pickens, Artistic Photogra- pher, Corner Third and Main Streets, Proprietor Racine Photo Gallery.
AS an artist of experience and rare perceptibilities in light and shade we notice Mr. O. P. Pickens. There is perhaps no establishment in the county that shows more conspicuous- ly the rapid development and im- provement of this beautiful art than the gallery of Mr. O. P. Pickens. This business was established in 1890. The parlors and gallery are handsome- ly fitted and furnished, great taste being observed in the arrangement of all decorations. In the gallery the light, accessories, and all appliances necessary for a first-class establish- ment are perfect. Photography in all its branches is here executed, and the
best and finest class of work is pro- duced. Views are taken by the new instantaneous process, and thus pa- trons are enabled to obtain accurate and perfect photographs. Mr. Pickens is a thorough artist and executes all kinds of work, from the carte de visite to the imperial cabinet. He makes a specialty of taking orders for life- size portraits in crayon, oil, pastelle, India ink and water colors. While his work is of the highest merit, his prices are so reasonable as to satisfy the inclina- tions and desires of all customers. The specimens exhibited by Mr. Pick- ens are unsurpassed. He is a native of this village, was born in 1873, and gives promise of being one of the finest. artists in the State. When in the city call and see him. He keeps a large and well selected stock of frames, and will frame all sizes and style of pic- tures to order.
L. E. Reynolds, Barber and Hair Dresser.
AMONG the attractive and well conducted establishments of this village we desire to mention the bar- ber shop conducted by Mr. L. E. Rey- nolds. This shop is well fitted up with large mirrors and good chairs and everything that tends to promote the comfort of his customers, and be- ing an artist in the profession he guarantees first class work in all the departments. His shop is a popular resort for all who want a smooth shave and a fashionable hair cut. He makes a specialty of dressing the hair of ladies and children. Mr. Reynolds is a native of this village, born in 1864. He learned the trade in Cincinnati, Ohio, and opened up his shop here in January, 1890. He invites his friends to give him a call when desiring any- thing in his line of business.
Sarber & Wolf, Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlors.
ONE of the necessary as well as at- tractive features of our commer- cial interests, are the well conducted restaurants of our cities and towns.
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New York has Delmonico's, Phila- delphia has Dooness', Cleveland has Richards', and Detroit has Swan's -celebrated resorts of this nature. Racine can also boast of a restaurant and dining hall proportionately as ex- tensive and well conducted as those of our larger cities. We refer to the restaurant kept by Sarber & Wolf. The room occupied is nicely fitted up, and they have a first-class lunch counter and will serve warm meals at all times. Ice cream in sea- son and all the delicacies are also fur- nished. They also keep a full line of tobacco and cigars. When in the city give them a call and a second invita- tion will not be needed.
W. B. Skirvin, Fire, Accident and Live Stock Insurance.
HERE are still living many per- T
sons who remember the first in- roads of insurance and how strenuous- ly the principles were combated by many prominent business men. It re- quired some years to demonstrate by experience the folly of such opposi- tion, but to-day no prudent business man or property owner will neglect to avail himself of the advantage of some reliable company. Prominently identified with this pursuit for many years is Mr. W. B. Skirvin, who repre- sents a number of the most solid and reliable insurance companys of the Union, among which we notice the Ætna, Phoenix, of Hartford, Royal, North British, in fire insurance, and the North American in marine insur ance, and the Mahoning Mutual Live Stock Insurance Association. He represents companies whose aggregate assets amount to more than seventy million dollars. In this connection we notice the fact that while there is universal acknowledgement of the necessity of insurance there are two classes of business men and property owners, one class who think it wise to insure before the fire, and another who are disposed to postpone taking out a policy until after the fire. Mr. Skirvin is a native of Kentucky and
came to Ohio with his parents at the age of two years. He has resided in Meigs county forty-two years and has been in the insurance business twelve years. Mr. Skirvin can fully recom- mend all his companies and can guar- antee to patrons prompt and equitable adjustment of all established losses. Mr. W. B. Skirvin, away back in '61, when our country was assailed by rebels, was one of the brave men who went to the front. He enlisted in Co. K, 18 Reg't O. V. I., and was commis- sioned as Second Lieutenant of the company, under Col. Joseph P. Given, of Coshocton, Ohio. He participated in many of the hard fought battles in which this regiment was engaged. Lieutenant Skirvin becoming unfit for service in the field, was appointed as Military Superintendent of Railroads. Serving in this capacity a few months he became entirely disabled and unfit for duty, was prevailed upon by Col. Given to resign, and returned home in 1862.
A. E. Skirvin, House, Sign and Frescoe Painter.
AMONG the mechanics and artists of any town or city none is of more vital importance than that of the painter. Prominent as an artist in this line we notice A. E. Skirvin of this village. Naturally he is an artist, and his long practical experi- ence makes him an expert in the busi- ness. He is fully prepared to take contracts for house, sign and orna- mental painting or frescoing in all departments. He has every needed appliance and employs none but the best artists in this line. His long practical experience shows perfection of workmanship. Through this village, country and surrounding towns are to be seen many specimens of his work in the house, sign, ornamental and frescoe painting, reflecting credit on his artistic skill and accomplishments. As a result of his thorough compe- tency, careful and prompt attention to all work contrusted to him, he enjoys a good patronage, much of it from the best class of citizens.
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Star Flouring Mill Company, J. M. Rhoades Manager.
UP to comparatively recent date no important change had taken place in the milling system of fifty years ago; but in this, as in other depart- ments of operative industry, Ameri- can inventive genius saw opportuni- ties for improvement, and as a result, the roller system, or what is known as the gradual reduction process was in- troduced, making an important epoch in the reduction of our great cereals to a higher grade of family and bak- ers flour. It is creditable to this lo- cality to be able to assert that one of the finest and most thoroughly equip- ped flouring mills in this section of the State is located here, and known as Star Flouring Mill Company, con- ducted by J. M. Rhoades. The build- ing above the basement is three and one half stories in height. This en- terprise dates its inception to one year ago when it was taken possession of and remodeled for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the times in the newest improved machinery and appliances-this mill was entire- ly refitted with full roller system and now stands second to none of its con- temporaries in this part of the State for the superiority of its products. He also operates two buhrs for grind- ing meal and low grade flour. He transacts merchant and custom grind- ing and exchange. The Star Mills have a capacity of 60 barrels of the choicest family flour per day. He utilizes a 100 horse power engine and a 60 inch by 24 foot flue boiler for supplying the power. The standard brands produced are known as "Pearl" a straight grade, and "Tidal Wave," a lower grade. These brands bear the highest standard value in all markets in which they have been introduced and enjoys popular favor with the trade and consumers. ¿ This house also deals in grain, flour, meal and feed. Mr. W. H. Clark is the efficient miller. He learned his trade at these mills and has made the subject of milling
a study and much of the popularity of this mill is due to his exertions. The uniform excellence of the flour produced at this mill has created a reputation, and often tests the full capacity of the works and must soon call for increased facilities to meet the growing demands.
The Bell Skiff Company, Skiff Build- ers, Racine, Ohio.
A pass time combining both exer- cise and pleasure is that of boat- ing. A firm that has done much to make it popular in this village is that of the Bell Skiff Company. The mem- bers of the firm are C. E. Bell and J. G. Bell. They founded their present enterprise in August 1890 and are conducting a very prosperous business, their extensive establishment being 25x50 feet with an L 25x60 feet and a storage department 25x50 feet. Em- ployment is given from four to ten men, all skilled mechanics in this line, and a large trade extending to all points on the river, and as far east as Poughkeepsie, N. Y. and south to Helena, Arkansas. This firm make to order and keep for sale, boats of all kinds, they make a specialty of hunt- ing and fine pleasure boats and hand made spoon oars. They also store, re- pair or paint boats,. They keep con- stantly on hand to let a number of fine boats at the most reasonable terms. Their boats are all made in the light- est, finest and most scientific manner, and are models of perfection. The Bell Bros. are practical boat-builders and understand thoroughly the art of making graceful, durable and reliable water crafts. They have a capacity of two boats per day and will fill all orders promptly. Persons desiring a first class boat built to order would do well to give this firm a call. Orders solicited from all quarters and filled on short notice. Finished work al- ways on hand. One hundred patterns always on hand to select from. Price list 12 feet, $12; 14 feet, $14; 16 feet, $16; 18 feet, $18 ; 20 feet, $20; 22 feet,
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$22 ; yawl stern, extra $1; oars per pair $1.25. Pittsburg Steamboat Yawl a specialty. Terms cash. All work war- ranted.
L. A. Weaver Manufacturer and Dealer in Granite and Marble.
ON the corner of Pearl and Second streets are located the finest mar- ble works in Meigs county. L. A. Weaver is especially engaged in the erection of monuments and statuary from the celebrated granite which is conceded to be the best and most en- during stone in existence for this purpose. This house has originated many beautiful designs and executes some of the finest and most artistic work to be seen in the country. Among many monuments erected we refer to a few. Pomeroy Cemetry, James Fish and Andrew Byrne; Mid- dleport Cemetery, Peter Shutt; Park- ersburg, West Virginia Cemetery,
James Stevenson, Banker. These monuments give evidence of a combi- nation of skill and taste rarely seen in stone and granite work, and we are fully convinced the claim of this firm for superior artistic workmanship, originalty of designs, and neatness of execution, is not surpassed by any other in the country. The premises occupied embrace a fine frame struc- ture 24x40 feet in dimensions and two stories in height. A full line of fin- ished and unformed work kept con- stantly on hand. Mr. Weaver is a native of this county, born in 1847. During the late rebellion he was among those who stood ready to aid the union cause and enlisted August 30th, 1864 as a drummer boy in Co. F 174 Reg. O. V. I., and served until the close of the war when he was hon- orably discharged June 28th, 1865. Returning home again to enter upon civil life and its pursuits he chose that of marble cutter as the one of his choice. He took the entered appren- tice degree in Athens, Ohio, and then concluded to travel. He received fur- ther instructions in the art at Colum- bus, O., and more light in Cincinnati,
Ohio, and by traveling over the West, he was still further advanced, having made all the necessary proficency in the preceding degrees, he at last ob- tained the sublime degree of master of the trade. He returned to his native town and located at his present place of business in 1871. During the last twenty years he has placed many beautiful monuments in the cemeteries and has contributed much to the adornment and beautifying of these places of recreation and sacred rest.
Jas. M. Weldon, P. M., Racine. O.
THE present and efficient Post Mas-
ter of Racine is Mr. Jas. M Wel- don, who assumed the duties of the office June 19th, 1889. He is an ex- soldier, having enlisted August 30th, 1864, in Co. F, 174th Regiment O. V. I. He enlisted as a private and was mus- tered as a sergeant. He participated in some of the hard fought battles of the memorable war of the rebellion, and served until honorably discharged June 28, 1865. Returning to his na- tive town and to civil pursuits, he en- gaged in teaching, and has been prom- inently identified with that profession many years, and is recognized as one of the leading educators of Meig's county. He has been recognized by the administration as one deserving of official trust and public confidence and was appointed Post Master of this village. He possesses in a marked de- gree the traits and the qualifications that secure public favor, with the practical knowledge and experience requisite to the satisfactory discharge of the duties of the office which he now fills. Since assuming control of the office duties the duties of Post Master have been discharged to the en- tire satisfaction of all parties and to the best interests of the post office de- partment. He is one of Racine's prom- inent citizens and has always identi- fied himself with the best interest of her people. He is a prominent mem- ber of high standing in the Masonic fraternity, and strictly adheres to prin- ciples of honor and justice.
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SYRACUSE.
Syracuse, four miles above Pomeroy on the Ohio river, is principally noted for its coal and salt works, and contains a population of 1,100 inhabitants, mostly miners. The principal corporation is the Syracuse Coal and Salt Com- pany, which has control of the salt works in this vicinity, and mines coal by means of a shaft 80 feet in depth. The town received its name from parties of Syracuse, New York, who located here about the time of its first settlement. The first settler was William Crooks and the post office was established in the year 1850, George Parker being the first post master. There are three churches in the place; Methodist, Presbyterian, built in 1873, and Latter Day Saints, erected in 1882. The Carleton College, so named from its founder, was built in 1867, and is located upon a handsome eminence about one mile below the town and has a commanding situation. The school, for many years past, has principally been under the supervision of Mr. C. T. Coates, and in general has enjoyed a considerable degree of prosperity, with an extensive reputation. Of the business men, Messrs. G. W. Gilliland, C. T. Coats. G. N. Hayman, and F. M. Holmes are engaged in merchandising ; A. Roush and T. A. Lallance drugs ; Drs. T. H. Barton, and G. W. Rowley are the resident practicing physicians. W. F. Bartells, livery; Ward Hotel, has first-class accommodations for the traveling public, Mrs. Utnahimer, proprietress. The land in this vicinity is rich and well adapted to agriculture, and there is quite a large and prosperous farming population within an area of only a few miles. Close to, and within the town, are many neat, pleasant, and comfortable homes, but of late the peo- ple have not been so prosperous as formerly. This is principally owing to the fact that the coal and salt works have not continued in operation regularly.
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