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Therniley Bros .- 207 Second. W. Thorniley & Co .- 121 Putnam.
RAILROADS.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad-Newark Division-Gen- eral Passenger Agent, B. N. Austin, Chicago. Trav- eling Passenger Agent, J. McC. Martin, Parkers- eling Passenger Agent, J. McC. Martin, Parkers. buig. General Superintendent, W. C. Lore,
Wheeling, W. Va. Division headquarters at
Newark, Ohio-Division Superintendent, J. F Irwin; Trainmaster, J. P. Fitzgerald; Division Operator, H. S. Fordyce; Car Distributor, R. L. Aimstrong; Division Enginer, H. B. Dick; Master Mechanic, G. J. DeVilbess. At Zanesville-Gen . eral Foreman, J. T. Tourney; Master Carpenter, E. C. Zinsmeister; Assistant Real Estate Agent, T. J. Frazier. Division Freight Agent, A. J. Anderson, Columbus, Ohio; Division Passenger Agent, D. S. Wilder, Columbus, O .; Division Counsel, F. A. Durban, Zanesville, O .; Local Counsel, A. D. Follett, Marietta, Ohio; Local Tic. ket Agent, G. M. Payne, Marietta, Ohio; Local Freight Agent, A. II. Snyder, Marietta. Local offices in Union Depot.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad-Ohio River Division -- General Passenger Agent, C. W. Bassett, Balti. more, Md; Traveling Passenger Agent, J. MeC. Martin, Parkersburg, W. Va .; General Superin. tendent, W. C. Lore, Wheeling, W. Va .; Divis- ion headquarters at Parkersburg, W. Va .; C. E. Bryan, Division Superintendent ; Fred Fowler, division freiglit agent; F. C. Casper, chief train dispatcher; J. F. Keegan, chief train master; F. O. Higgins, chief car distributor; E. B. Fithin, chief
engineer. Local Ticket and Freight Agent, at Williamstown, W. Va., O. E. Gray. Williams- town depots at end of Ohio River bridge.
Marietta, Columbus & Cleveland Railroad - Offices in Union Depot. J. T. Blair, president; A. H. Blair, Sec'y. and Treas. ; B. R. Petriken, audi. tor: P. M. Seymour, general freight and pass- enger agent; J. C. Riddell, general superintend- ent; M. T. Seymour, car accountant and train master: J. E. livin, Master Mechanic; S. D. Bra. dy, chief engineer; C. R. Huffman, road master Offices in Union Depot Building, 250 Second street.
Pennsylvania Railroad Company-Marietta Division -Sam'l. Moody, Gen. Pass. Agt., Pittsburg, Pa. ; Division Headquarters at Cambridge, O .; F. J. Kion, Div. Supt .; D. W. Triem, Trainmaster and road foreman of engineers; H. A. French, Dist.
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Pass. Agt. Local Ticket and Freight offices at corner Second and Butler streets. W. C. Ad. ams, local Ticket and Freight Agent.
STREET RAILWAY AND ELECTRIC LINES. The Parkersburg, Marietta & Interurban Railway Co .- C. H. Shattuck, President and Manager with offices in Citizens National Bank General Building, Parkersburg, W. Va .; C. C. Martin, first vice-president and treasurer, Parkersburg, W. Va .; W. W. Van Winkle, Secretary, Parkersburg; W. W. Mills, second-vice president, Marietta, O .; Local offices of Company at 110 Greene street, street car barns at Norwood. R. R. TICKET OFFICES.
B. & O. Ticket and Transfer Office-First Nat. Bank Building.
REAL ESTATE.
G. B. Sunderland-Real Estate, Loans and Insur- ance. Office: Room 4 Law Building. Putnam
street.
Miss Maggie Cawley-Est. Mch. 1905. Farm and City property for sale, oil, gas, coal and timber lands. Money to loan. Offices 187 Front St., opp. St. Cloud Hotel,
S. A. Coffman-6 Mills Building.
Flanders Bros .- Second and Putnam.
A. L. Gracey-Putnam and Front.
M. H. Hart-102 Putnam.
F. Panhorst-Room 4 Ward-Nichols Block. I. B. Phillips-101 Putnam.
B. B. Putnam -- Insurance and Loans. Offices: Rooms 4-5-6 Law Bldg. 218 Putnam street.
J. W. Boyers-Offices: Room 4 Law Bldg. Putnam street.
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Sam J. Dailey-Real estate and oil property. Front street, upstairs. 119 The St. Clair Company-Established 1901. W. J. Cramm, manager. Office: Room
floor, St. Clair Bldg.
216-218 Putnam street. 46, fourth P. J. Donnelly-Dealer in real estate and oil pro- ducer. Office in Donnelly Block, 215-217 Sec- oud street. ( New Numbers.) J. A. Plumer & Sons-Est. 1885. (Beman A. Plumer, S. H. Plumer.)
Fanns and city prop- erties and oil lands. Offices 235 Second street.
J. H. Riley-Real Estate-No. 1 Tiber Way. B. F. Wood-Dealer in Real Estate. Cor. Front and Butler streets. Room 6, Wood Block.
RESTAURANTS.
Braun's Restaurant-L. C. Braun, proprietor. Ev- erything modern and finest service. 138 Front street.
Union Depot Restaurant-Margaret Morrell, pro -. prietor. Open day and night. In Union De-
pot. 250 Second street.
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The Model Restaurant -- Est. 1906. Carl Wheeler, proprietor. 290 Front street. A. E. Covey-102 Greene. Palmer's Restaurant-121 Greene. Pioneer Restaurant-205 Ohio.
People's Restaurant-130 Greene. H. W. Smith-232 Front.
City Lunch Room-217 Second.
SHOE DEALERS.
The Grimes Shoe Co .- (Est. 1891.) Incorporated W. R. Grimes, prest., treasurer and general man- ager. Fine footwear for men, women and chil- dren. 159 Front street. The Family Shoe Store-Est. 1844. C. W. James,
proprietor. Exclusive lines of fine shoes for men, women and children. 167 Front street ..
Tornes Bros .- J. H. Tornes, F. E. Tornes.) Deal-
ers in fine shoes, rubbers, etc, for men, women
and children.
West Side.
113 Maple street.
Wark She Co .- Est. 1903.
(W. S. and T. W.
Wark.) Dealers in Shoes and Gents' furnishigs. Waik bldg., Cor. Third and Marion.
Theis Shoe Co .- Established about 1846.
J. J.
Theis, proprietor. Men's, women's, and chil- dien's shoes. 120 Putnam street.
J. Bickert-146 Front.
O. S. Creighton-191 Front. J. Evin-125 Greene. Fischer & Volkwein-2-16 Front.
J. . Gephart-261 Front.
H. Kestermeier-274 Front.
J. Schimmel-251 Front.
F. Eppler-333 Third. Goodman's-Third and Marion.
SHOE REPAIRING.
Ternes Bros .- (See Shoe Dealers.)
113 Maple St.
West Side.
D. Brokenshire-Shoe repairing. 219 Second St.
SIGN AND CARRIAGE PAINTERS.
O. P. Little-Makes signs of every description. 136 Front street. 'Phone 361.
Fred Capes-Painter, designer and decorator, in oil and water colors. Sign writer. At St. James Hotel. Cor. Front, Butler and Post streets.
E. A. Blume -- 325 1-2 Fourth.
O. P. Little-127 Front.
E. E. McLean-118 Greene. SPECIALTY COMPANIES.
Standard Specialty Co .- Offices: Room 37 St. Clair Bldg.
Globe Specialty Co .- Cor. Maple and Gilman av enue, West Side. STEAMBOAT AGENTS.
Hornbrook & Best-( Phil
Hornbrook,
J.
Henry
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Best, ) Proprietors of Wharfboat and General Steamboat Agents. Offices at Wharfboat, at the city wharf, foot of Second street. STOCKS AND BONDS.
Beman A. Plumer-Established 1902. Dealer מו Stocks and Bonds. 235 Second street.
STONE COMPANIES AND CONTRACTORS.
Cement Block & Supply Co .- Lord and Elm.
Clevelnad Stone Co .-- 11 St. Clair Building.
Conner & Battersby-16 St. Clair Building. Marietta Stone Co .- Mile Run. TAILORS.
Wm. J. Schafer-Est. 1893. Custom .tailoring. 181 Front Street.
Marietta Pressing Company-G. H. Morse, propri- etor. 292 Front street.
W. A. Judd-Merchant Tailor, Designer and Mak- er. 171 1-2 Front street.
Hamilton & Heidrick-Est. 1884. (O. K. Hamil. ton, A. R. Heidrick.) "The Leading Merchant Tailors, " 150 Front street.
C. W. Clark-288 Front.
J. H. Hest n-9 Tiber Way.
Mann & Merydith-208 Front. S. Ongar-( Ladies',) 117 Front.
P. Voll-105 Butler.
TANNERY.
Jacob Brand-Est. about 1880-Office and Tannery located at intersection of Front and Second Sts. TEA COMPANY.
The Atlantic Tea C .- Est .- -Jas. Henderson, Jas. McCann, Wheeling, W. Va .; Dealers in Teas, Coffees, Spices and imperishable groceries. Lo- cal manager, Miss Viva Austin, 179 Front street. TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.
Western Union Telegraph Co .-- Branch Office :
lobby of St. Clair Building-Mrs. C. A. Campbell, Manager. 218 Putnam street.
Western Union Telegraph Co .- Main Office : 1.49 Front street. .ITany L. Clark, Mgr.
TELEPHONE COMPANIES.
The Central District and Printing Telegraph Co. .- Est. 1886. General Offices at Pittsburg, Pa. C. C. Collins, manager local offices. 308 Putnam street
Marietta Telephone Co .- Offices and Central Station at 28? Front street
TORPEDOES-NITRO-GLYCERIN EXPLOSIVES.
The Producers Torpedo Company-(Est. 1901.) -- Incorporated-J. A. McCormick, prest. ; C. S. Blakeslee, vice-prest .; A. J. Barry, manager. Main office: Room 1, Colonial Block, Marietta, Ohio.
Factory located at Macksburg, Ohio. Branch of: fices : St. Marys, W. Va .; Salem, W. Va .; Spen- cer, W. Va .:. Elizabeth, W. Va .; Pennsboro, W. Va .; Woodsfield, Ohio; Macksburg, Ohio; Leban- on, Ohio; Otsego, Ohio; Hampton, Ky. Of- fices : Rooms 6, 7, 8, St. Clair Building.
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UNDERTAKERS.
Wieser & Cawley-Established 1888. (George Wieser, Dan'l. B. Cawley.) Undertaking and embalming. Chapel and morgue in connection with undertaking establishment. Ambulance ser.
vice. 212-214 Putnam street, opp. Court House. J. W. Doudna-Funeral Director and Embalmer. Lady attendant when desired. No. 5 Tiber Way. O. J. Fuller-Funeral Director and Embalmer. Ain: bulance service. 315 Second street. (5 doors above Court House.)
UPHOLSTERERS.
Baker & Uhrhane-(Benj. J. Baker, Frank J. Uhr- hane.) 134 Putnam street. (See Furniture.) E. W. Sprague & Co .- Upholstering and fine cabi- net work and finishing. In Forbes Diastase Bldg. Rear of Union Depot.
Crawford & Allender-303 Gilman.
Ormiston & Co .- 102 S. Fourth street. VARIETY STORES.
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Chas. W. Clogston-Ninety-nine cent store. Greene street.
Five and Ten Cent Store-236 Front street.
Mrs. C. Detzel -- Nations. 117 Maple street. The Fair Cash Store-Est. 1903-Joseph A. Web-
er, Mgr.
Racket Store.
Toys, Novelties, Tin-
ware, Granite ware, etc. Corner Third and Scammel streets. VETERINARY , SURGEONS.
W. D. "Garratt -- Veterinary Surgeon. Office 110 Operative Surgery and Dentistry a specialty. South' Third street.
G. W. Wendelken-606 Washington.
J. P. Wiley-134 Second.
WILLIAMSTOWN DIRECTORY
J. F. Foreman-Architect. Victoria Avenue.
Williamstown National Bank-A. T. Henderson, Prest. ; G. W. Hunter, Cashier. Opp. B. & O. Depot.
D. W. Moorehead-Barber shop. Front street.
P. E. Cross-Blacksmith, Ferry street.
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Marietta Torpedo Co .- N. Francis, president.
Put- nam street.
H. J. Dreyer-Cabinet Maker, Front street.
John Bowman-Contractors. Columbia Avenue. C. W. Guthrie-Contractor, High street.
C. W. Dowling-Building Contractor, Columbia Av- enue.
E. T. Skidmore-Druggist-at end of bridge.
C. H. Smith-Florist, Victoria avenue.
M. P. Lenkard-Grocery Dealer, Front street.
C. D. Alexander-Groceries and provisions, Colum- bia ave.
F. M. Dunham-Groceries and I'rovisions,
Pike street.
D. A. Uhl-Grocery, Ferry street.
Banner Store-W. D. Cornell, Pike street.
G. W. Nutter-Dealer in General Merchandise, Feny street.
J. K. Palmer-Groceries, Front street.
O. N. Metcalf-Groceries and Provisions, Front
G. W. Callihan-Dealer in Cigars and
Tobacco, Pike street.
W. P. Beesons-Insurance, Ferry street. Asa Heat.n-Insurance Agent, Columbia Avenue.
H. D. Johnson-Livery, Front street.
Banner Broom Co .- Manufacturers of fine brooms and whisks. Office and factory opposite B. & O. depot.
Douglas. Manufacturing Co .- D. R. Gilbert, Mgr. Williamstown Pike.
The Parmalee Boat Co .- (W. F. Parmalee) Shops on Railroad street.
Sterling Veneer & Basket Co .- Williamstown.
The Fenton Art Glass Co .- Factory on street car line, South Williamstown.
Page & Hover-Dealers in Meats, etc., Ferry street. Dr. I. P. Eddy-Physician and surgeon. Office on Front street.
Dr. W. D. Cline-Williams avenue.
J. A. Griffin-Real Estate Agent.
James Griffin-Real Estate Agent.
P. L. Sargent-Real Estate, Pike street.
U. T. Wade-Real Estate Dealer, Columbia avenue.
G. W. Winchell-Restaurant, Railroad street.
J. D. Smith-Dealer in Seeds, etc., Front street. Benj. Chichester-Shoe Dealer, Elm street.
THE MARIETTA PAINT AND COLOR COMPANY
MARIETTA, OHIO
Largest Exclusive Manufacturers of Wood Finishing Materials in the World
Originators of the Famous GOLDEN OAK OIL STAINS
Manufacturers of
PASTE WOOD FILLERS, STAINS AND SURFACERS, PREPARED PAINTS SUPERFINE COLORS, ETC.
Factory and Main Offices : Corner Fort and Wood Streets WEST MARIETTA
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INDEX
Page
A CORRECTION 117
History
1
Preface
5
Hist rical, Being a review of the early history of Marietta, with the names of Pioneers and the settlers and families in the Forts during the Indian War, etc. 7-12
Historical Notes
13
Big Fines and Disasters 16
Floods
18
Newspaper History 19-23
Historical Points of Interest 24
Historical Societies 34
The Ohio Land Company 37
The Ohio Company of Associates 38
Pilgrims of the Mayflower
39
Pilgrim's Progress
39
Marietta of Today-Facts about Marietta 45
Postoffice Information 54
Location of Fire Alarms 58
Churches
59
Secret Societies
62
Labor Organizations
65
Railroad Information-Being a compilation of Distances and Fares on all Railroads leaving Marietta 69-76
Street Car Service
77
Boats that Pass at Marietta-with Tables giv- ing distances and fares to liver points ... . 77-81
Distance
Roads
to
Surrounding
Towns 52
Marietta Schools 83
Marietta College 95
City, County, Township, State and Federal Offi- cial List 93
Political Information-Giving the tabulated vote
for Washington County -- the Democratic and Republican County Committee. . Presidents of the United States-Names of States and Terri- tories-District of Columbia, etc 96-101
The Great Ordinance of 1787 .105 Marietta as a Manufacturing Point 112 Board of Trade 112 Merchants' Association 113
Water Rates for Marietta
115
Miscellaneous-How to Purify Your Cistern.
39 How to Figure Simple Interest Standard Time 53
The Ministerial Section 75
The Monroe Doctrine 103
Condensed History of the United States 102
Some Facts About Ohio .104
Boating on the Rivers 114
114
A Relic of Early Days
118
Williamstown-Brief Historical
town
Gazetteer of , Marietta
Advertising
Advertising
Distributor
126
Ambulance
Service
126
Amusements
Artists
126
Ait Embroidery 126
125
Automobiles
128
Bakers
128
128
Banks
Barbers
129
Bath . Rooms 129
.129
Billiards and Pool
Booksellers and Stationers
130
Bowling Alleys
Blacksmiths and Horseshoers
130
Boat Builders
130
Boiler Repair Shops
Bone and Phosphate
130
Bottling Works 130
Breweries 130
Brick. Manufacturers 131
131
Bridge and Ferry Co.
13)
Brokerage & Brokers
131
Broom Manufacturers
131
Building and Loans
131
Cafes and Saloons
132
Carriage and Wagon Makers
Cement Blocks .
Chiropodist and Manicuring 132
Cigars and Tobacco 132
132
Clothing and Gents' Furnishings
Coal Dealers
Confectioners
134
Deliveries
131
Department Stores
Dentists
134
134
Dog Fanciers
135
Diy Goods
135
Druggists
136
Dyeing and Cleaning
136
Express Companies
136
Electrical Supplies
136
Florists
.
136
Flour and Feed-Mills 136
Fruit Dealers
Furniture and House
Furnishings
137
Gas Company
137
137
Grocers
Grocers-Wholesale
139
Lock and Dam 18
Notes
of
the
119
126
126
126
Attorneys at Law
Bicycles .
129
130
130
Business College 131
132
Cleaning and Pressing
133
133
133
Contractors and Builders
134
by Wagon
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1
Hardware
139
Harness and Saddlery
139
Hotels
139
Ice Dealers
140 140 140
Installment Houses
Insurance Agents
140
Jewelers
141
Laundries
141
Light and Power Co.
141
Liquor Dealers
141
Livery and Transfer
141
Lumber Companies
143
Manufacturers
142
Machine Shops
145
Mantels, Tiles and Grates
145
Meat Markets
145
Mens' Furnishings
145
Merchandise Broker
115
Millinery
146
Monuments
146
Music Dealers
146
Newspapers
146
Oil and Gas Companies
146
Oil Maps
147
Oil Well Supplies
147
Opticians
147
Paints and Wall Papers
148 148
Photographers
148
Physicians
148
Pipe Lines
14
Plumbers
15
Poultry and Poultry Fanciers
15
Power Farm Machinery
150 150
Printers and Publishers
Produce and Fruits
151 151
Railway (Street) and Electric Lines
152
Railway Ticket Office
152
Real Estate 152
152
Shoe Dealers and Repairers 153
153
Specialty Companies
153
Steamboat Agents 153
Stocks and Bonds 154
Stone Companies and Contractors
15.1
Tailors
154
Tannery
154
Tea Company
154
Telegraph Company
154
Telephone Companies
154
Torpedo Companies
154
Undertakers
155
Upholsterers
153
Variety Stores 155
Veterinary Surgeons
155
Williamstown Directory
156
Pictures and Frames
Railroads
Restaurants
Sign and Carriage Painters
Iron and Supply Co.'s
77 01493 105
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