USA > Ohio > Gallia County > Illustrated historical and business review of Meigs and Gallia counties, Ohio, for the year 1891. > Part 16
USA > Ohio > Meigs County > Illustrated historical and business review of Meigs and Gallia counties, Ohio, for the year 1891. > Part 16
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26
The Syracuse Coal and Salt Company has been in operation at this place for thirty years, and has done a very large business in mining coal, and manu- facturing salt barrels.
SYRACUSE LODGE, No. 453 .- Chartered July 1870. Present officers :- Geo. H. Parker, N. G .; James Matthewson, V. G .; J. E. Lawrence, Per. Sec .; John- athan Burnell, R. S .; Thos. Mainwaining, Trea .; Wm. R. Taylor, Chap. No. members, 67.
141
MEIGS COUNTY.
Syracuse's Business Enterprises and Business Men.
W. F. Bartels, Livery and Feed Sta- ble and Hack Line.
AS one of the most extensive busi-
ness enterprises of the city, we no- tice that of Mr. Bartels, livery and hack line. Contributing to the com- fort, convenience, and pleasure of the citizens of every community is that branch of mercantile pursuits known as the livery business. The stables are commodious and conveniently ar- ranged, fitted up with all modern in- provements, and employ two men. His stock embraces ten fine driving and carriage horses, three cabs, three buggies, one sample wagon, two heavy transfer wagons, and four hacks, He runs a hack line from Syracuse to Pomeroy and Middleport and return. Leaves Syracuse 7 a. m., and 1 p. m .; returns 12 a. m., and 5, p. m .; leaves Pomeroy 8:30, 10:30 a. m., and 2 p. m. 4 p. m. ; returns 10 a. m., and 3 :30 p .m. leaves Middleport 9:30 a. m .; returns 9 a. m., 2:30, 3 p. m. Fare to Pome- roy, 10, and to Middleport 20 cents. He keeps for livery purposes some of the finest carriage horses in this part of the state, with a number of com- fortable buggies as well as four seated vehicles of different descriptions. There is one feature in this connection with which we wish to impress our readers-the entire outfit of this es- tablishment is first-class, no shoddy or worn out vehicles here, and the har-
ness all bright and attractive. This firm has spared no expense in this re- spect, and now has as fine turn outs as travel the road. At this stable is first-class accommodations for the care of horses either by the day or week at the most reasonable rates. Mr. Bar- tels is a native of Ravenswood W. Va., and came to this city when quite small. He obtained his literary edu- cation at Carleton College. This bus- iness enterprise was founded by his father, August Bartels, and nine years ago was taken in charge by his son, W. F. Bartels, He is a man of many rare and excellent business qualifica- tions, and through energy and fair dealing has built up a most satisfac- tory business. He is also identified with agricultural pursuits and owns two farms in close proximity to the city. He raises all his own feed and hay, and can meet any and all compe- tition. He is prepared to attend or furnish funerals or pleasure parties with carriages at all times, rates reasonable.
Dr. Thomas H. Barton. Physician and Author.
DR. THOMASTH. BARTON, the subject of this sketch is a native of Meigs County, O., born in 1828 .; He is a son of Capt. Thomas S. Barton, who fought in the war of 1812. Dr. Barton was reared on the farm and re- ceived his literary education in the
142
BUSINESS REVIEW OF
district schools, which at that time were held in the log school houses and supported by public subscription. In his early manhood he entered the pro- fession of school teaching, devoting his spare moments to the study of chemistry, and in 1849 took up the study of medicine, under the precep- torship of his brother James, who was also a respected physician, and in 1851 began the practice of his profession at Pageville. He afterward practiced medicine in different villages of Meigs and Gallia Counties, where for forty long years he has been going forth during sunshine and shower to relieve suffering humanity, both rich and poor alike, receiving treatment at his hands, and to-day in the declining years of his usefulness he has the un- iversal respect of the medical frater- nity, and as a citizen he is regarded with sentiments of love and esteem by all who know him. Dr. Barton is the author of a book entitled "Autobiog- raphy of Thomas H. Barton, the Self- made Physician of Syracuse, O,. in- cluding a history of the Fourth Va. Vol. Infantry, with an account of Colonel Lightburn's retreat, down the Kanawha Valley, General Grant's Vicksburgh and Chattanooga cam- paigns, together with the several bat- tles in which the Fourth Regiment was engaged." In this book are related many incidents of both amusing and pathetic nature, tracing his life from childhood's days to old age, giving many laughable incidents such as "the rooster on the table" and "the old school master," amusing incidents connected with the old time singing and spelling school, and the old log school house. He also relates many pathetic incidents such as "the death of his sister and parents." And all through the chapters giving the his- tory of his study and practice of med- icine are given hints and suggestions which are both beneficial and practi- cal to all ambitious young physicians. In the chapters devoted to the history of his regiment are vivid pen pictures of the opening scenes of the Rebellion and anecdotes relating the perils and
hardships of long marches and bloody hand to hand struggles with the en- emy, such as will recall to the minds of the old soldier memories which have long since faded away. Every one should have this book as it is just the kind of literature that the youth of the present day should be induced to read, it is both interesting and in- structive. Agents are wanted every- where and liberal commission is given. Price in cloth binding $1.50. In sheep binding $2.25. For term to agents address Dr. Thos. H. Barton, Syracuse, Meigs Co., Ohio.
G. N. Hayman, General Store.
AMONG the enterprising business
interests of this little city, we make especial mention of that in which Mr. Hayman is engaged. The busi- ness was established here about ten years ago by Mr. Edward Mallory, and was purchased by Mr. Hayman March
15, 1891. The store room is 22x30 feet in dimensions, located on Third Street, near the business center. The stock carried embraces a full line of dry goods, ladies' and misses' dress
143
MEIGS COUNTY.
goods in all popular fabrics from both foreign and American looms, furnish- ing goods for ladies and gentlemen, notions, embracing all late novelties and useful and ornamental articles in this line. It is a line that would re- flect credit on some of our larger cities. The grocery department contains a full line of staple and fancy groceries, embracing sugars, teas, coffees, pure spices, canned and bottled goods, etc. He has a choice line of clothing for men, boys and children, and price and quality to suit all purchasers. His line of shoes is full and complete, and he sells them at prices to suit all buy- ers. Anything in this line can be pur- chased very low. G. N. Hayman is a native of this county, born at Letart, Meigs Co., in 1848, obtained his edu- cation in the public schools. His father was elected sheriff of Meigs County in 1881, and re-elected in 1883. Mr. G. N. Hayman during these four years filled the position of deputy sheriff. Six years ago he moved to this place, and was engaged in farm- ing and gardening pursuits up to March 15th, 1891, when he engaged in the mercantile business. He is a gen- tleman who has the push and energy that make a success of all his under- takings. His representation can al- ways be relied upon, and his guarantee is worth one hundred cents on the dollar.
R. S. Hess & Co., Meat and Ice Markets.
THE individual members of this T
firm are Messrs. R. S. and L. J. Hess, sons of John Hess, a well known business man of this county. R. S. was born at Pittsburgh in 1852 and L. J. at Pomeroy in 1865. The firm of which they are the proprietors was founded in 1870 by their father and the senior member of this firm, who conducted the business until 1883, when the father was succeeded by his son, L. J. Their shop, which is locat- ed on the corner of Cherry and Sec- ond streets, is well fitted up with a good refrigator, cutting blocks,. coun-
ters, and everything that belongs to a well equipped meat shop. They han- dle none but fresh slaughtered stock, consisting of the choicest cuts and roasts in beef, veal, mutton and pork, besides corned beef, salt and pickled pork, also bologna, sausages which they handle by the wholesale or retail. Their shop is a model of cleanness, and long experience in business has taught them that it always pays to keep a good article and deal honestly with their customers. They keep
three wagons constantly on the road, one to supply Racine and Antiquity, one to supply Pomeroy and Minersville and one to supply Syracuse. They pay the highest cash prices for good cattle, hides, game and poultry. Or- ders for ice will be filled promptly and delivered free to any part of their routes. These young men are esteemed by all who do business with them, as they have always been found to be honest and trustworthy in their deal- ings with the public.
T. M. Holmes, General Merchan- dise and Cigar Factory.
AS the most prominent and exten- sive business enterprise in Syra- cuse we notice the general store and cigar manufactory of T. M. Holmes. He first entered the business arena twenty years ago, as a traveling sales- man. Six years were spent in this oc- cupation. Then he turned his atten- tion to the saw and flouring mill busi- ness for two years. Eleven years ago he engaged in the present mercantile enterprise at this place. He carries in stock a full and complete line of dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, queensware and glassware. His dry
144
BUSINESS REVIEW OF
goods department embraces everything new and attractive in dress goods from beautiful summer dress fabrics to all solid and fashionable dress goods. This house is making special attractions and offering special in- ducements in this department. In groceries he carries a complete and full line of everything in this depart- ment, including choice coffees, fine sugars and the best and choicest teas, in fact he carries the cream of every- thing in this line. His queensware department includes all from the com- mon to the finest imported dinner and tea sets, and everything belonging to this department. In boots and shoes he buys direct from manufacturers for cash and his intimate business rela- tions with these houses enable him to compete with any house in the county in this line. He is also the head of an extensive cigar factory where he' manufactures some of the finest stog- ies and cigars made in the county. Among his prominent brands we no- tice the "Best Friend," a very popular brand, and the "Ohio Valley" stogie, one of the most popular stogies made on the Ohio River valley, also "Little Tom" a fine 2-fer. Mr. Holmes is a native of Harrison county, Ohio, born January 1848, and moved to Racine with his parents at an early age. He received his education in the Racine public schools. He owns his own business room, which is a fine frame structure 22x40 feet in dimen- sions. He has fitted up the second story as a town hall, which has a seat- ing capacity of three hundred people. His business career demonstrates what perseverance and correct busi- ness methods will accomplish. His own individual efforts have placed him at the head of the most promi- nent business houses in Syracuse. He employs three skilled cigar makers in his factory. All orders by mail will be promptly filled. He is desirous of selling his business and any one con- templating going into business will find this a pleasant town to live in and a first-class place to do business. He will sell property and stock or sell
the stoek and rent property to suit purchaser.
Joseph Lovett, Barber and Hair Dresser.
m R. JOSEPH LOVETT, the popu- lar tonsorial artist of this village is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, born in 1848. Before coming to Syracuse he was in business at Milton, West Virginia, and afterwards at Hunting- ton and Cincinnati. He learned his trade while in the army. He has been in business here for three years. His shop is located at the corner of Cherry and Third streets and is well equipped for doing a first-class business. Any one desiring a smooth shave or a fashionable hair cut will find Mr. Lovett equal to the occasion. He makes a specialty of dressing ladies' and children's hair. In 1863 he en- listed in the eleventh Kentucky Caval- ry and immediately started with his regiment on the famous Morgan Raid campaign. They pursued this rebel general for thirty-one days successive- ly, with very little rest or slumber. He afterwards took part in the follow- ing battles : Knoxville, Philadelphia, Tennessee, Maryville, Strawberry Plains, New Market, Dandridge, Bris- tol, Bulls Gap and Clinch Mountain Gap. On the 11th, of June 1864 he was taken prisoner at New Hope Church and was confined in the An- dersonville prison for eleven months, during which time he suffered all the hardships of starvation, exposure and abuse that the human mind can con- ceive, while death would have been a welcome visitor to have relieved him from his agonies, yet his cheerful dis- position and robust constitution car- ried him through. His weight was reduced from one hundred and thirty- seven to fifty eight pounds during his confinement. His family consists of a wife and nine children, all of whom are living except one. He does a good business here and has many friends among the citizens of Syracuse.
145
MEIGS COUNTY.
A. H. Roush, Druggist, and Phar- macist.
m R. A. H. ROUSH, one of the most popular and enterprising merchants of Syracuse, is a native of this county, born and raised on a farm. He received his common school educa- tion in the country schools and after- wards attended Chester Academy and Carlton College. He followed the pro- fession ofschool teaching for about five years and then took up the study of Pharmacy. under Lewis Hudson, of this village, and at the same time entered into partnership with him in the drug business. He afterwards bought Mr. Hudson's interest in the store, and for seventeen years has been sole proprietor of the firm. His store, which is 30x20 feet in dimensions, is well stocked with an excellent line of drugs, oils, glass, paints, sponges, var- nishes, fine soaps, medicines, chemi- cals, perfumery, stationery, wall paper, blank books, window shades etc., in fact everything that properly belongs to a well conducted pharmacy. The compounding of physician's prescrip- tions and family recipes holds a per- manent position in this establishment, and no one more fully realizes the re- sponsibility resting on a pharmacist than Mr. Roush, when preparing pre- scriptions, and for this reason he takes great caution that no adulterated or impure article creeps into his stock of goods. Mr. Roush served for eight years as township clerk of this town- ship and is now secretary of the city school board. He commands a large share of the patronage of the town and community, and enjoys the con- fidence and esteem of all his acquaint- ances.
G. W. Rowley, Physician and Surgeon.
DR. G. W. ROWLEY, one of Meigs county's popular young phys- icians, is a native of Kyger. Gallia county, where he was born in 1867.
He was raised on a farm and attended the district school. By close applica- rion to his books he was able to pro- cure a teacher's certificate at the age of seventeen, and for four years he was engaged in teaching, but in the meantime he took up the study of his chosen profession under Dr. C. A. Rife, of Kyger, and devoted his spare moments in searching out the myster- ies of the science of medicine. In the fall of '88 he entered the Starling Medical College of Columbus, Ohio, where he remained during the winters of 1888-89 and '89-90 graduating with honors, on March 6th, 1890. He im- mediately located in Syracuse and has already acquired a reputation as a physician that might well be envied by practitioners of many years of ex- perience. He has met with signal success in coping with the worst chronic diseases, some of his cures be- ing almost miraculous. He is one of our progressive young men who has an abundance of energy, who is not deterred by the elements, nor does he make any difference whether his pa- tient is rich or poor, they receive the same attention. His system of treat- ment is the Allopathic. In his pri- vate character he is pleasant and un- assuming, treating everyone with due respect with whom he comes in con- tact, and is a gentleman whom it is a pleasure to meet. He is bound to suc- ceed if strict attention to business and a thorough knowledge of medicine count for anything.
Syracuse Bromine Factory, J. H. Schoenberger, Proprietor.
BROMINE is a valuable chemical which is extracted from bitter wa- ter or salt brine after the salt has been extracted. Its uses are various, among them the most important of which are the following: In the com- pounding of medicine, in the art of photography, in preparing anodynes, and as a disinfectant it has no super- ior. The New York State Board of Health has recommended its use for
146
BUSINESS REVIEW OF
that purpose, and after the Johnstown disaster, its use as such, was invalu- able. It has various other uses which our space will not permit mentioning. It is obtained by boiling water until the remaining particles of salt have been extracted, then it is conveyed through pipes into a still, where it is diluted with sulphuric acid and other chemicals, the steam of which passing through pipes which lead from the still condenses, and the distilled water drained off into large glass vessels, where the bromine, whose specific gravity is 3}, immediately settles to the bottom of the glass vessels. The water from which it settles is of a dark red color and is poured off and returned to the still while the bromine, which is almost black in color, is placed in glass jars and is now ready for market. The water, after the bromine is extracted, is again return- ed to a large kettle and boiled for the purpose of extracting another valuable substance known as Chloride of Cal- cium Magnesium, which resembles common salt in appearance. Mr. Schönberger, the genial proprietor is a native of New Jersey, born in 1853, He came to Ohio in 1869 and has been engaged in his present business since '77. He is also proprietor of another factory at Pomeroy, Ohio. He con- trols a large part of the trade in bro- mine along the Ohio River. He thor- oughly understands his business and is numbered among the most prosper- ous business men of the county. Mr. Schænberger is also a lover of fine blooded horses and is the owner of some as fine bred animals as can be
found in the State. We noticed in particular his colt "J. H. S.", whose register number is 14,276. He is a grandson of the famous stallion "George Wilkes" by both sire and dam, and a cousin to "Axtel" the most valuable horse in the world. This colt cost Mr. Schænberger thirteen hundred dollars when one year old. He is a beauty in form and has al- ready manifested indications of ex- traordinary speed.
Ward House, Mrs. Utnahmer, Proprietress.
T THE attractions offered to the trav- eling public and regular boarders at the Ward House justify special mention. So far as well furnished rooms, clean and comfortable beds and well provided tables go, this house of- fers home attractions and comforts which are unsurpassed by any hotel in the county. The Ward has been conducted by Mrs. Utnahmer for the past two and one-half years, and those who have enjoyed its hospitality and pleasant associations, need no invita- tion to induce them to return, and those who have not, should avail them- selves of the first opportunity and they will be assured courteous atten- tion and first-class entertainment at reasonable rates. Mrs. Utnahmer has resided in the city all her life, and is well and favorably known. She enjoys a good trade and is worthy of all pat- ronage.
147
MEIGS COUNTY.
RUTLAND.
HE town of Rutland, in Rutland township, derived its name from Rutland in Vermont, and the first post-office was established here about the year 1812, with Eli Stedman as post-master. There are two merchandising es- tablishments here, of which J. N. Rathburn is the proprietor of one, and George W. Jackson the other; one drug store in charge of Burton Barrett, and one saddler, harness, and undertaker's establishment owned by R. H. Rawlings. There are two physicians located here; Doctors George Bean, and A. A. Stan- ley. Besides the parties just mentioned engaged in business here, there are several wagon-makers, blacksmiths, a shoe-maker, and a tailor. The two wag- on-makers are Alexander Hogue, and Charles M. Stedman; the black smiths, Wm. Rightmire and Samuel McLain. W. M. Folan is the shoemaker, and M. Stedman the tailor. Miss Kate Holt and Mrs. M. Stedman are the two milli- ners and dressmakers. At present the only manufacturing establishment is the Ohio Feed Cutter manufactory. The people in this town and vicinity are in general, quite prosperous, energetic and industrious.
HISTORY OF RUTLAND, BY AN OLD RESIDENT.
In 1828, Barzilla H. Miles and Abijah Hubbell Jr. laid out the village of Rutland. The survey was made by Samuel Halliday, and the acknowledgement of the deed of the streets before Abel Larkin, Associate Justice, August 20th, 1828.
THE OLD BRICK SCHOOL HOUSE.
A relic of olden time, now occupied by Mr. Samuel McLain as a blacksmith shop, was built some years before the village lots and streets were surveyed and titles given.
148
BUSINESS REVIEW OF
Mr. Samuel Halliday taught school in it, at least as early as the summer of 1821. The Hon. Wm. P. Cutler, and Manasseh, an older brother, went to school there at that time. It was built of brick, 23}x26} feet, two stories high and was intended for an Academy, but did not attain to that distinction. Ab- ijah and Lucretia Hubbell deeded to Wm. Parker, Benjamin Stout, and Abel Larkin, school directors, in consideration of ten dollars, the ground upon which the building was situated, bounded as follows: Beginning forty links west of the northeast corner of Fraction lot No. 7, in the sixth township and 14th range; thence west on the north line one chain and twelve and a half links; thence south one chain and twenty-eight links; thence east one chain ; thence south one chain and fifty-five links to the creek ; thence east twelve and a half links; thence north two chains and eighty-three links to the place of beginning. To hold, except what is herein reserved, which is in consideration of five dol- lars paid by Wm. Parker, Felix Benedict and David Johnson, to hold meetings of worship.
And on payment of five dollars paid by the township trustees for the priv- ilege of holding elections, etc., dated Dec. 11, 1827, and acknowledged before Abel Larkin, associate justice and recorded, April 25, 1828, Vol. Page 529.
Samuel Halliday was quite influential in getting this house built, and as he was thought to be the most learned teacher in the neighborhood, he taught many terms in this house. But there were others that taught there.
Some of the teachers were Barzillal H. Mills, Arthur Ledlie, Mr. Mason, Miss Rhoda Hart, David Curtis and wife, Miss Eliza Daniel, Silas Blake, and others.
This house was used by gatherings of nearly every description, whether they were religious or political, or for lectures on temperance, or abolition, as there was at the time that this was built, no school house within a mile, and not a meeting house in the township, so that this house was obtained when- ever it could be had without interfering with the schools.
The Freewill Baptist seemed to claim control of the house, but the regu- lar Baptist used it, so did the Presbyterians and the Universalists, the Disci- ples and the Methodists, and many an intellectual contest was held there by young men engaged in debate. The growth of minds and the friendship of hearts nursed in that building, will never depart while life shall last.
RUTLAND LODGE, K. OF P. 249-Instituted July 25, 1887; No. members, 20; own their own hall. G. W. Jackson, C. C; A. A. Humphrey, V. C; O. W. Giles, Prelate; Geo. Bean, P. C; O. G. Higley, K. of R. and S; B. S. Barrett, M. of E; F. E. Gardner, M. of F; Allen Stiff, M. of A; meets every Saturday evening. Prosperous and good working condition.
RUTLAND G. A. R .- Organized in 1880. The oldest Post in the county, named Sergent Holt Post ; number of member, 42 in good standing ; Lodge in a flourshing condition. G. W. Carpenter, P. C; Oscar Chase, V. C; Garner Near, J. V ; Dr. Geo. Bean, Q. M; W. W. Watson, Adjutant.
149
MEIGS COUNTY.
Rutland's Active Business Men and Their En- terprises.
B. S. Barrett, Druggist.
AS one of the leading establish ] ments of this village, we are pleas- ed to give liberal notice to the above mentioned firm. His room, which is 25x35 feet in dimensions, is elegantly fitted up in metropolitan style and the taste manifested in the arrange- ment of his stock adds greatly to the appearance of his room. He carries "a large and varied stock of drugs, chemicals, medicines, fancy and toilet goods, oils, paints, varnishes, and all the innumerable articles that properly belong to a first class drug store. In selecting his stock he is very cautious that no impure or adulterated article finds a place on his shelves. He de- votes special attention to the prescrip- tion department, being a registered Pharmacist of many years experience, and as such enjoys the confidence of the medical fraternity. Mr. Barrett is a native of this village, born in 1861. He is a son of Rev. S. H. Rarrett, a former well known Baptist Minister and business man of this village, but now deceased. This firm dates its in- ception back to the year 1857, being one of the oldest establishments of Meigs County. The present proprie tor began to clerk for his father when quite young and has been in the busi- ness ever since. He took full control
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.