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Connections. This society is connected with the Quarter- ly Conference of New Washington circuit which embraces this society and the societies at Goodwill, Pleasant Grove and Cran- berry Chapel. It is represented in the Quarterly Conference by its stewards, class leaders, trustees and Sunday School superin- tendent. This society is also connected with the Mansfield dis- trict of the North Ohio Conference, the latter of which in 1884 represented 23,258 members, not including probationers, and 169 ministers. The North Ohio Conference is connected with the fifth district of the General Conference. This district in 1885 represented 192,993 members.
Ministers. The organization of the first class was effected under the supervision of Rev. Meade, then pastor of Goodwill circuit. He was succeeded by Rev. Philip R. Rosenberry, who held regular services at this place every two weeks for six months but was then obliged to cease for want of a place of worship. Rev. E. L. Smith next assumed the pastoral work of this circuit and remained for two years. It was during his service here that the question of building a church was agitated. Through his efficient efforts the agitation of this question resulted in the erec- tion of the church, he, himself, contributing liberally for its con-
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struction. In September, 1883, he was succeeded by Rev. Isaac Beebe. At the beginning of Rev. Beebe's ministry at this place the new church was dedicated and the permanent organization of this society effected. He remained at thisplace for two years when he was succeeded by Rev. Jesse Williams in September, 1885. Rev. Williams served this congregation for three years, during which time the membership was materially increased. Through his untiring effort the old church debt was entirely paid off, and sufficient money raised to comfortably furnish the interior of the church. The society now had a beautiful church, well furnished and free from a burdensome debt. During his work here the name of this circuit was changed; now being known as the New Washington circuit instead of Goodwill. In September, 1888, he was succeeded by Rev. S. Z. Kauffman who is at present serving this society. Since his arrival this society has had regular services every Sunday.
Conclusion. The Methodist Episcopal church of New Washington, as an organized society, is yet in its infancy. Its work has been fairly well begun. As a reward a substantial in- crease in membership was realized. That this church will be in- strumental in the extension of the Redeemer's kingdom on Earth is sincerely to be hoped. It may be added here that the Official Board of this society at present is composed of the following per- sons: T. B. Carson, Dr. A. H. Hise, W. S. Guthrie, Chas. Ma- hon and Aaron Flohr.
CHURCH OF GOD.
Organization. This congregation, as an organized body, had its birth on March 19, 1871. The organization was effected under the direction of Rev. D. S. Warner, who was pastor of this church for two years after its organization. The original membership of this society was 46. Of these Dr. J. S. Hershis- er and John Hellem were elected Elders and Wm. H. Pratt as Deacon As the congregation was yet without a regular house of worship, a room in Pratt's building was secured temporarily for a place of worship. In this room services were held regu- larly every alternate Sunday. The organization of the Church of God at this place has proved permanent as it yet exists.
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Growth. The organization of this society was the out- growth of a series of meetings held at this place early in 1871. Shortly after the organization of this society, measures were tak- en for the erection of a church which the congregation much needed. In 1872 the church which is now being used as its house of worship, was erected at a cost of $2,200. In October of the same year the church was dedicated. During this year the con- gregation was materially increased asthe membership now num- bered 63. From this time on the congregation suffered the loss . of many members who moved to other localities. This loss weak- ened the congregation so far as membership was concerned, but did not weaken the zeal and devotion of the members remaining.
Services. Regular services were held by this congregation every alternate Sunday since its organization; no change in their time or frequency having been made. A special series of meet- ings is generally held in the winter season. Prayer meetings are held once a week regularly. Shortly after the organization of this congregation a Sunday School was also organized which convened every Sunday morning until recently when a change of time for its meeting was made. It now convenes every Sun- day afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.
Connections. This congregation is connected with the West Ohio Eldership of the Church of God. This Eldership meets annually, at which time the various pastors are assigned their respective fields of labor for one year.
Ministers. The first pastor of this congregation was Rev. D. S. Warner who remained for two years. He was succeeded by Revs. J. L. Jenner and Solomon Kline. After the expira- tion of their time of service at this place, the congregation has been served at various periods by the following pastors: Revs. Wilson, McKee, Ackerman, Oliver, W. P. Burchard and L. Rothtrock. The last named is at present serving the congrega- tion and has served the same with good results for three consec- utive years.
Conclusion. The future of this congregation may yet re- veal wonders. Though the membership at present is compara- tively small, yet their zeal is strong. What they can accomplish relative to the increase in membership, can hardly be foretold. It is, however, hoped that this congregation will rapidly increase in the future.
The Municipal Government,
Incorporation. Early in the year 1874, the citizens of New Washington framed and signed a petition praying for the incorporation of their village. This petition was presented to the commissioners of Crawford County at their session in March of the same year. On the 4th day of the same month the following action relative thereto was taken as shown by the records: "The County Commissioners, after hearing said petition and being satisfied that at least fifty qualified voters actually reside within the limits described in the petition, and that said petition has been signed by a majority of them; that said limits have been accurately described, and an accurate map or plat thereof has been made and filed; that the name proposed for said incorporat- ed village is proper, and sufficient to distinguish it from others of a like kind in the State, and that, moreover, it is deemed right and proper, in the judgment and discretion of this board, that said petition be granted, and they hereby make and indorse on said petition, an order to the effect that the incorporated vil- lage, so named and described in the petition, be organized." The village thus incorporated was numerically the fourth in Craw- ford County.
On April 5, 1875, the Incorporated Village of New Wash- ington held its first municipal election, which resulted in the election of the following officers: Mathias Kibler, Mayor; Lew- is C. Donnenwirth, Clerk; John Miller, Treasurer; Louis Facth, Marshal; Jacob Stoutenour, Wm. Aschbacher and J. H. Miller, Councilmen for the term of two years, and Wm. Donnenwirth, John Tribolet and Jacob Sheetz for the term of one year. On the following Thursday evening, April 9, 1875, the council-elect held its first meeting and was organized. The various officers- elect were duly administered the oath of office. These were some of the leading events attending the birth of the municipal gov- ernment of the Incorporated Village of New Washington, Ohio.
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Official, Financial and Miscellaneous. The following is a condensed statement of officials elected, monies received and expended and miscellaneous events as they occurred from year to year since the incorporation of the village:
1875 .* April 15, Robert Hilborn was elected Street Com- missioner by the council. Tax levy for the year, six and four- tenths mills. $125 were borrowed for one year on May 15. The condition of the treasury was as follows:
Receipts.
$1068 36
Expenditures $ 711 26
Balance in treasury. 357 10
1876. At the election in April Wm. Donnenwirth, Jacob Sheetz and John Tribolet were re-elected as councilmen. Tax levy, five and eight-tenths mills. This year, in the history of the incorporated village, was signalized by the death of its Mayor, Mathias Kibler, who departed this life on September 23. On the 7th of October at a special election, Wm. H. Pratt was elect- ed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Kibler. At the meeting of council on Oct. 5, the following resolutions of respect in honor of the late Mayor Kibler, were unanimously adopted:
Whereas. It has pleased the Almighty Ruler to remove from our midst, by the Hand of Death, our worthy Mayor and esteem- ed fellow citizen, Mathias Kibler, therefore
Resolved by the Council of the Village of New Washington, Ohio, That, in the death of the deceased, the village lost an able officer, the community an honest and worthy citizen, and the family and relatives a kind parent and friend; and while we humbly submit to the will of the Divine Ruler, we receive the news of his death with deep sorrow and lament that one so use- ful as an officer and citizen should be taken from among us,
Resolved, That wetender to the bereaved family and relatives of the deceased, our heartfelt sympathy in this their deep afflic- tion,
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be recorded in the Village records, that a copy be furnished the family of the de- ceased, and, also, the Crawford County Forum for publication.
In January the office of one councilman became vacant by the death of John Tribolet. On January 31, an election was
*The years referred to begin on April 1, i. e. 1875 begins on April 1, 1875 and closes March 31, 1876. Treasury statement given at end of these years.
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held to fill said vacancy which resulted in the election of Bene- dict Uhl. The financial transactions of the treasury for the year were as follows:
*Amount in treasury $ 357 10
Receipts. 1368 89
Expenditures. $ 725 46
Balance in treasury .. 1000 53
1877. At the municipal election on April 2, the result was as follows: Mayor, W. H. Pratt; Clerk L. C. Donnenwirth; Treasurer, John Miller; Marshal, Lewis Faeth ; Street Commis- sioner, J. F. Lederer; Councilmen for full term, Jacob Stouten- our, J. H. Miller and Wm. Aschbacher; for unexpired term of Wm. Donnenwirth, resigned, S. S. Charles was elected. Tax levy for the year was five and four-tenths mills Changes were made in the plan for the proposed Mayor's office and prison. The work already done amounted to $190. By a special Act of Legislature the village issued bonds to the amount of $1200, for the purpose of building said office and prison. The contract for furnishing material and erecting said office and prison was awarded to John French and Peter Faeth for the consideration of $1655.25. The financial statement for the year was as follows: Amount in treasury. $1000 53
Receipts from all sources 2313 35
Expenditures $2544 61
Balance in treasury. 769 27
1878. At the election on April 1, S. J, Kibler, Conrad Kahler and John Michelfelder, Jr., were elected councilman for the term of two years, and Peter Faeth was elected councilman to fill the unexpired term of J, H. Miller, resigned, Tax levy was four and eight-tenths mills. The monies collected and ex- pended for the year were as follows.
Amount in treasury. $ 769 27
Receipts from all sources. 1234 46
Expenditures. $1248 73
Balance in treasury 755 00
1879. The election on April 7, resulted in the election of the following officers: P. D. Studer, Mayor; L. C. Donnen- wirth, Clerk: John Miller, Treasurer; Frederic Anders, Mar-
*Amount in Treasury at last settlement. Balance in Treasury is amount on hand at present settlement or end of year,
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shal; Conrad Kahler, Street Commissioner; Peter Faeth, Peter Alt and Geo. B. Wolf, Councilmen for full term, and John Donnenwirth to fill unexpired term of Conrad Kahler. The tax levy for the year was two and eight tenths mills. Receipts and expenditures were as follows:
Amount in treasury. $ 755 00
Receipts from all sources. 1041 53
Expenditures. $ 918 31
Balance in treasury 878 22
1880. At the election on April 5, John Michelfelder, Jr., S. J. Kibler and John Donnenwirth were re-elected as council- men. The tax levy for the year was two and eight-tenths mills. Frederic Anders resigned his position as Marshal, and Isaac Hosler was appointed to serve the unexpired term. The follow- ing were the receipts and expenditures for the year:
Amount in treasury. $ 878 22
Receipts from all sources 754 36
Expenditures. $ 558 46
Balance in treasury 1074 12
1881. The result of the election held on April 4, was as follows: L. C. Donnenwirth, Mayor; C. F. Snyder, Clerk; Wm. Aschbacher, Treasurer; Isaac Hosler, Marshal; Conrad Kah- ler, Street Commissioner; C. K. Heabler, J. F. Aschbacher and Peter Alt, Councilmen. Tax levy, three and six-tenths mills. The condition of the treasury was as follows:
Amount in treasury. $1074 12
Receipts from all sources. 934 12
Expenditures. $ 753 97
Balance in treasury. 1254 27
1882. W. H. Donnenwirth, John Miller and George B. Wolf were elected councilmen on April 2. Tax levy for the year was three and six-tenths mills. The treasurer's summary statement was as follows:
Amount in treasury. $1254 27
Receipts from all sources. 949 73
Expenditures. $1164 13
Balance in treasury 1039 87
1883. At the election on April 2, L. C. Dornenwirth was elected Mayor; J. W. Kibler, Clerk; Wm. Aschbacher, Treas- urer; John Kahler, Marshal; George Lederer, Street Commis-
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sioner; and C. K. Heabler, J. H. Sheetz and J. F. Aschbach- er, Councilmen. Tax levy, three and six-tenths mills. Fire companies were organized, engine and hose purchased and cis- tern built. The monies received and expended for the year were as follows:
Amount in treasury. $1039 87
Receipts from all sources. 2266 89
Expenditures $2446 99
Balance in treasury. 859 77
1884. Isaac Hosler, A. Richner and Michael Schoefter were elected councilmen. The office of one councilman became vacant by C. K. Heabler moving from the village. At a spec- ial meeting of the Council on May 22, the Mayor appointed Jacob Metzger to fill the vacancy. The appointment was con- firmed by the Council. Tax levy for the year was three and three-tenths mills. A cistern was built at the intersection of of Main and Kibler streets. On January 27, John Kahler re- signed his position as Marshal. The Mayor appointed Charles Vollmer to fill the vacancy in the office of Marshal, the appoint- ment being confirmed by the Council. The condition of the treasury was as follows:
Amount in treasury. $ 859 77
Receipts from all sources. 1147 34
Expenditures.
$ 958 01
Balance in treasury. 1049 10
1885. The election of municipal officers in April resulted as follows: H. M. Cory, Mayor: J. W. Kibler, Clerk; Wm. Aschbacher, Treasurer: Charles Vollmer, Marshal; Conrad Kahler, Street Commissioner; Peter Alt, George Hepp and J. H. Sheetz, Councilmen. Tax levy, three and two-tenths mills. On November 14, Charles Vollmer resigned his position as Mar- shal. George Lederer was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Vollmer's resignation. A building for the sheltering of machinery belonging to the Corporation, was erected at a cost of $308.27. By the moving of A. Richner from the village, the office of one councilman became vacant. The Mayor appointed John Michelfelder, Jr., to fill the vacancy, who was administer- ed the oath of office on March 9. Treasurer's summary state- ment was as follows:
Amount in treasury
$1049 10
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Receipts from all sources 983 21
Expenditures $ 968 13
Balance in treasury. 1064 18
1886. At the regular election Isaac Hosler, Louis Faeth ' and Michael Schoefter were elected councilmen. Charles Voll- mer was elected Marshal to serve his unexpired term. The tax levy for the year was three and one-tenth mills. The con- dition of the treasury at the end of the year was as follows:
Amount in treasury $1064 18 Receipts from all sources 1107 00
Expenditures. $1119 81
Balance in treasury. 1051 37
1887. At the municipal election held in April the follow- ing officers were elected: H. M. Cory, Mayor; J, W. Kibler, Clerk; J. R. Miller, Treasurer; Peter Engemann, Marshal; Conrad Kahler, Street Commissioner; Peter Alt, George Hepp and J. F. Aschbacher, Councilmen. Tax levy, two and six- tenths mills. Two brick cisterns were built. Michael Schoef- ter resigned his position as councilman and W. C. Brown was appointed as his successor. On August 9, Peter Engemann pre- sented his resignation as Marshal. Conrad Kahler was appoint- ed to fill said vacancy but refused to qualify. John Schwem- ley was nex tappointed and the oath of office administered. By a Special Act of the General Assembly and by a vote of the citi- zens of New Washington on January 23, the Village Council was authorized to issue bonds to the amount of $2,500 for the purpose of sinking gas wells. The bonds were accordingly is- sued. The monies received and expended for the year were as follows:
Amount in treasury. $1057 37
Receipts from all sources 2170 22
Expenditures $1514 37
Balance in treasury 1713 22
1888. At the election in April W. C. Brown, Isaac Hos- ler and Charles Vollmer were elected councilmen and John Schwemley Marshal for unexpired term. Tax levy, four and three-tenths mills. A cistern was built on East Mansfield street. A Board of Health was appointed and organized. The condi- tion of the treasury was as follows:
Amount in treasury $1713 22
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Receipts from all sources. 4771 45
Expenditures. $4803 50
Balance in treasury. 1681 17
1889. The result of the election in April is given in the Official Directory of New Washington which accompanies this volume. Tax levy, three and eight-tenths mills. Street lamps were purchased and put in operation. It may be added that all the bonds have been redeemed, except one $500-bond which is the extent of the Village's present indebtedness. The heavy expenditures for this and the preceding year are accounted for by the prompt redemption of bonds. The monies received and expended for the year cannot be given owing to the fact that the fiscal year does not end until March 31, 1890.
The Conclusion.
It is not the intention of the author to give a detailed account of the merits of the business men of our little city, as quite a comprehensive idea relative thereto, can be obtained from the general directory of New Washington, accompanying this work. Let it, however, be said that, if the present activity in business matters is maintained, New Washington will become an import- ant point so far as a market is concerned. The business men, generally, are wide-awake and enterprising. The future of the little city largely depends on the present. To the churches and the schools we look for the moral and intellectual advancement of the people, and to the municipal government for the faithful enforcement of law and the correction and suppression of evil. If these fail, then the future is dark indeed; but if they succeed, then the future is perfectly bright. After all the citizens will have this question to decide. It is simply a matter of choice. Choose wisely.
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Cranberry Township.
An extensive history of Cranberry township to accompany the history of New Washington is uncalled for as the one enters largely into the composition of the other and vice versa. New Washington has always been the seat of government of Cran- berry township and has been the central figure of the same since 1833. Most of those who were prominently connected with the affairs of the township, were citizens of New Washington of whom mention is made elsewhere.
There were, however, a few prominent personage in the township who were not residents of New Washington, who de- serve recognition. It is generally belleved that a Mr. Bergin was the first regular settler of the township, who located in the eastern part of the township as early as 1823. Aaron Cory be- came a resident of the township in 1826and became a very prom- inent figure in later years. He was an ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal church and was very influential in encour- aging church and school organizations. His son, Thomas, also was a man of marked ability and integrity, and held various po- sitions of honor and trust. The latter's son, H. M. Cory, is at present serving his third term as Mayor of New Washington, and has held various other responsible positions. Among some of the other early settlers were the following: Chas. Doney, Joshua Chilcote, James Boner, Jacob Shaeffer, Jacob Boyer and Christopher Faulk.
The township has been known by its present name as early as 1827, but did not take its present size until about 1835. It was a low,swampy and forbidding tract of land. The hardships which the early settlers encountered can hardly be comprehended by the present generation. How this desolate swamp could be turned into the best and most productive farms, can only be ful- ly told by the years of struggle by our sturdy and courageous pioneer settlers. The swamp was made to disappear and in its stead are now found some of the most fertile and best improved farms of Crawford County.
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Sample ana Lunch Room.
Chas. Kappus, Prop'r.,
NEW WASHINGTON, -
OHIO.
First-Class Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c. Liquors for Medicinal purposes a specialty.
Headquarters FOR ysters. Call once and you will call again.
RESTAURANT AND-
BILLIARD HALL,
Pat. Stuckey, Pro.
I have the largest and most complete stock of the Choicest Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Tobaccos, &c. Good Lunches served in good style.
My Billiard Tables furnish plenty of amusement for all who come in.
Come in, Come in, COME IN !
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ERRATA.
DIREC DRIAL,
NEW WASHINGTON.
Carson, T. B., Postmaster, office on Mansf'd b Monroe & Kibler.
Bittikofer, Chris., employee at Dr. Keller's.
Crouse, E. C., drayman, res on Main b Kibler & Center.
Farmers' Dry Goods Store, Mansfield street, Keller's Block. Guiss, Jacob, Jr., jeweler, at West End Boot & Shoe Store.
Hildebrand, Frank, clerk at Farmers' Dry Goods Store.
King, T. A., barber, res East Mansfield st.
King, Mrs. T. A., dressmaker, res East Mansfield st.
Mathern, Martin, baker, Mansfield b Kibler & Monroe. Schictel, Peter, barber, bds on East Mansfield. Shipman, James, laborer, res s w cor East & Main.
Shipman, John, laborer, rs s w cor East & Main.
Smith, Anthony, res West Mansfield st.
Winhurst, Wm. G., pharmacist, at Farmers Drug Store.
Changes in Business.
Bear, J. J., hardware, Mansfield b Kibler & Monroe.
Brown Bros., dissolved partnership.
Brown, J. D., cigars, tobaccos, musical instruments, &c.
Donnenwith, John, saloon s w cor Mansfield & Monroe.
Hepp, Anthony, produce merchant, Mansf'd b Fr'nklin & Wal. Marquardt, Christopher, laborer.
Siefert, Geo. & Bro., dealers in grain, &c. Swineford, A. M., prop'r Central Hotel.
A few mentioned in the general directory are now deceased, others have moved away while some of the ladies have since been married and are no more known by the surnames as given in this work.
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP.
Board of Education meets the 3rd Mon. of Apr. and 4th of Aug. Cranberry Chapel 3 miles north-east.
King, Wesley, farmer, 1 mi e and 1} n.
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THOS. F. KELLER, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon,
Keller's Block,
New Washington, Ohio.
A. H. HISE, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon,
Opposite Catholic Church, New Washington, Ohio.
H. M. CORY, J. P., Underwriting and Insurance,
North-west cor Mansfield & Kibler, New Washington, Ohio.
LOUIS FAETH,
Carpenter and Contractor,
New Washington, Ohio.
JOHN HELLEM,
New Washington, Ohio.
The Evening Telegraph,
Daily in Crawford Co. - THE ONLY~
Price, 10 Cents per Week.
Bucyrus, Ohio.
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HERALD
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JOB WORK
PROMPTLY EXECUTED.
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GENERAL INDEX.
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PART I, Directorial.
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Directory of New Washington
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Classified Business Directory. Directory of Cranberry Township.
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PART II, Biographical. 29
PART III, Historical
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PAGE
PAGE
Ailer, J. F
42
Mathern, Martin. 44
Aschbacher, J. F
32
McCarthy, John. 39
Aschbacher, Wm. 34
Michelfelder, John, Jr. 36
Bland, John
48
Michelfelder. Jacob 38
Cory, H. M.
48
Miller, Frank. 30
Derr, J. W
34
Miller, J. R. 35
Derr, Frank 36
Miller, Barnet.
43
Donnenwirth, John 45
Powers, Vollney
47
Hageman, Henry 48
53
Schmidt, F. W 32
Hise, Dr. A. H
.56
Sheetz, John A 59
Sheetz, Jacob. 57
Kappus, Charles. 58
Sheetz, John H
58
Keller, Dr. Thos. F .52
Siefert, M
39
Kibler, S. J 54
Siefert, George 40
Kibler, J. W. 55
Siefert, John. 38
Kimerline, J. F .52
Smith, Anthony 53
Laughbaum, O. F 46
Springer, Mathias 51
Lederer, A. G. 29
Vollmer. Charles 41
Mahon, Charles 42
Walter, J. F. 49
Martin, J. T.
39
For all Kinds of
HARDWARE,
J.M. Guiss & Co.
NEW WASHINGTON, OHIO.
Richner, A 30
High, A. F.
Hosler, Isaac .. 30
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FARMERS' Dry Goods Store
This is the only Store in New Washington ...
which is strictly confined to the sales of Dry Goods and Notions, where you can procure at all times from a new and select stock, anything pertaining to a first-class Dry Goods Store.
Since the opening of this new enterprise, the store has estab- lished, for itself, a patronage second to none in New Washing- ton. The stock is positively modern and of the latest patterns and designs, and each department is kept in line, relative to quantity, quality and price, with any of the Dry Goods Stores in larger cities.
Our motto is "Small Profits and Quick Sales," and a full determination to make this Store as profitable to the
Consumer as Producer.
Thanking the public for past favors, and soliciting a contin- uance of the same, the above declaration can be proven by call- ing at the new responsible firm and
For Yourselves.
Thos. F. Keller, Prop'r. 2737
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