Overview

The purpose of this page is to present a transcript of some of the sections of Source:Manufacturing and Mercantile Resources and Industries of the Principal Places in Wayne, Henry, Delaware and Randolph Counties, Indiana: with hyperlinks to the pages of individuals cited.

(NOTE: This transcript may not be complete and sections are NOT presented in the same order as the original. Sections have been organized in alphabetical order, based on the surname of the individual cited, for the purposes of this wiki page. Please see original source for additional or missing information.)

Wayne County - Cambridge City

Bailey, C M - jeweler

C M. BAILEY, Watches, Jewelry, etc., 291 Main St. - This store, at No. 291 Main St, is one of the most attractive and interesting of Cambridge City's numerous commercial establishments and in its appointments and its carefully selected stock will compare favorably with similar establishments in the metropolitan trade centers. In the handsome walnut and plate glass cases which adorn the walls are displayed a fine variety of clocks, solid silver and plated table ware, elegant articles of utility and adornment, suitable for bridal or holiday gifts, while the silver mounted plate glass counter cases, extending the entire length of the salesroom, are filled with the finest varieties of American and imported watches, jewelry and silverware, spectacles, eve-glasses, rings, brooches, pins, chains, etc. Mr. Bailey established this house in 1876, commencing without a dollar of capital but with a thorough knowledge of the trade. How well he has succeeded in his laudable endeavors may be inferred from the fact that the average valuation of his stock is not less than $5,000, while the annual transactions range from $15,000 to $20,000. Mr. Bailey is a native of Ripley County, Ind., where he was born in 1853. He is a practical watchmaker and jeweler and devotes his personal attention to cleaning and repairing in every branch.

Bailey, Josiah T - grocer

J.T. BAILEY, Confectionery, Fruit and Vegetables, etc. - Mr. J. T. Bailey, who has for the past 13 years been a resident and respected merchant of Cambridge City, enlisted as a soldier in Company C, 4th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Colonel W. A. Gorman commanding. The other field officers of the regiment were Lieutenant Colonel Dumont and Major McCoy and the company was commanded by Captain M. L. Payne. Mr. Bailey served his full term of 16 months, participating in many of the most important and eventful campaigns and engagements of the war. Mr. Bailey, who is a native of Connecticut, was born May 9th, 1825, but has resided in Indiana since he was eight years of age. After his return and honorable discharge from service he engaged in mercantile pursuits and has for the past 35 years been a highly esteemed and successful merchant. The premises occupied by him are 25x60 feet in dimensions, where is constantly carried a complete and comprehensive assortment of fine foreign and American fruits, confectioneries, vegetables, notions and similar merchandise, selected with an especial view to the requirements of the trade in this section.

Beyer, August - baker

AUGUST BEYER, Bakery, West Main St. - The establishment of Mr. August Beyers, located on West Main St., was originally started about five years ago and is now the leading house of its kind in this city. Mr. Beyers gives special attention to supplying the best fresh family bread, pies, cakes, rolls, crackers, etc., and is prepared to supply choice cakes for weddings or parties upon reasonable terms. He is a native of Germany but has been a resident of this country for many years. He has had a long practical experience in the business in which he is engaged and is capable of securing to his patrons the choicest varieties of articles pertaining to this department of trade.

Bradbury, Albert W - hardware

A. W. BRADBURY, Hardware, Leather, Findings, etc. This business was originally established here about 15 years ago, and as an indication of its growth, it may be stated that while its first year's business did not exceed $2,500, the transactions of the house at the present time will aggregate $20,000 per annum. The premises occupied embrace a three story brick building 20x120 feet in dimensions, in which is carried a full and complete stock of hardware, farmers' and mechanics' tools, table and pocket cutlery, housekeepers' goods, etc.; also leather, shoemakers' kit and findings, harness, etc. Mr. Bradbury also carries on a woodyard, in which he disposes of an average of 600 cords of wood annually. The trade of this house embraces a circuit of from 16 to 20 miles, and in the various departments of his business Mr. Bradbury gives employment to from five to six assistants. The energy and judicious business policy associated with the transactions of this house have largely contributed to the material prosperity and business activities of this city.

Ebert, Emil - merchant, grocer

EMIL EBERT, Groceries, Glass and Queensware. - Established originally in 1855 [need to check date] upon a comparatively small scale by Mr. Frank K. Ebert, this house passed into the possession of his son, Mr. Emil Ebert, in 1881, and each succeeding season witnesses a gratifying increase in its trade, which is derived from both city and country. The salesroom, at No. 260 Main St, in Ebert's Block, is 20x100 feet in dimensions and the stock carried is complete and comprehensive in every department, embracing a varied and extensive assortment of staple and fancy groceries and family supplies, choice teas, co'V-es, sugars, spices, canned goods, fruits, vegetables, provisions, tobaccos, notions, grocers' sundries, queensware, glassware and the best varieties of field and garden seeds. Mr. Ebert is always prepared to receive in exchange for his merchandise every kind of farm, dairy and country produce, for which he uniformly pays the highest ruling rates, and he cordially invites the attention of farmers and producers to his carefully selected stock and to a critical comparison "of prices with those of any contemporaneous establishment in this section. Mr. Emil Ebert is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana and was educated to the business in which he is engaged and has ably maintained the position in commercial circles achieved by his father during a successful business career in this city of more than two decades.

Harper, S - tailor

S. HARPER, Merchant Tailor, Main St. - Mr. Harper, one of the oldest and best tailors in this section of the state, is a native of Ireland, where he served a regular apprenticeship at this business nearly half a century ago, coming to this country in 1837. Here he has been employed in some of the largest and most fashionable establishments of our metropolitan cities, before coming to this city, about 18 years ago. Two years after coming here he commenced business on his own account, and has secured an established patronage, embracing many of the best citizens of this city and neighborhood. For sometime before coming to this city he resided in Covington, Ky., where he owned valuable property, which he sold prior to removing to this city ad establishing his permanent home here. He carries in stock at his establishment, at 294 Main St., at all times, an assortment of foreign and American cloths, cassimeres, meltons, suitings, etc., of various grades, suited to the wants of the trade, which are sold by the yard at lowest cash prices or made to order, according to the wish and taste of his patrons. His long experience and natural adaptation to the business in which he is engaged insures to his patrons neat and perfect fits in all cases, with first class workmanship. He employs none but skilled workmen upon fine work and can therefore insure satisfaction.

Hastings, Elias R. - grocer

Hastings, William E. - grocer

E. R. HASTINGS & SON, Groceries and Provisions. - This house, at 265 West Main St., was established about seven years ago by Mr. E. R. Hastings and conducted by him up to about two years ago, at which time his son, William E. Hastings, was admitted to partnership, when the firm name became as at present. The premises now occupied embrace a room and basement 22x100 feet in dimensions, in a two story brick building, where employment is given to three assistants, in addition to the members of the firm. Here is constantly carried a full and complete stock of choice family groceries and provisions, embracing the finest varieties of teas, coffees, spices, sugars, syrups, canned goods, tobaccos, cigars, notions, etc. They carry a stock of from $5,000 to $6,000 and their annual transactions will aggregate about $30,000, with city and country patronage. Both of the proprietors are natives of this state and are thoroughly familiar by long experience with the trade in which they are engaged and enjoy the most comprehensive advantages in the procuring of supplies from the best sources.

Hatch, Frank - photographer

FRANK HATCH, Photographs, Tin-Types and Rubber Stamps.

The only permanently established photograph and tin-type gallery in Cambridge is that conducted by Mr. Frank Hatch, on Main St, over Wright's furniture store, where a suite of rooms is fitted up with the latest improved apparatus and appliances for the production of the most artistic work in this special line of industrial art. In addition to the photographic department, Mr. Hatch makes a specialty of furnishing rubber stamps of every description, for commercial purposes, marking clothing and a variety of uses, and in this branch of busiuess has a trade extending over a wide area of territory. Parties desiring any article in this line will consult their best interests by calling upon or corresponding with Mr. Hatch, whose facilities for neat and expeditious work are not surpassed in this section. Mr. Hatch is a native and lifelong resident of this state and was born in 1855, and his present establishment was founded in 1880.

Kepler, John - banker

JOHN KEPLER, Loan Office. - Mr. Kepler commenced life without means or capital. By the aid of friends he was enabled to purchase a small farm on credit, and at the expiration of 15 years from taking possession thereof he had secured a clear title to the property, had $15,000 out at interest and had bought and paid for two other farms worth at least $10,000. Although he has had his reverses and misfortunes, losing at one time nearly $25 000 in cash by endorsing for others, he has never lost heart or become discouraged. He is the father of five children, all of whom have arrived at years of maturity, and to each of these he has given $20,000. Mr. Kepler has resided in this state since 1820, and from 1873 to 1876 occupied the responsible position of President of the First National Bank in this city and since that time has devoted his attention to financial matters, loaning money upon approved securities and giving his personal attention to the management of his manifold interests in this section. He has now disposed of the greater portion of his real estate and landed interests, finding his present occupation more congenial to his age, inclinations and circumstances. He is an enthusiastic Democrat and exerts no inconsiderable influence in its councils in this section. Successful in the walks of business life, Mr. Kepler, now in the full enjoyment of a handsome competency, the results of his own efforts and integrity, has established for himself an unsullied; reputation and an unquestionable right to the position so universally accorded him as one of the representative selfmade men of the "Hoosier" State.

Kimmel, Daniel W. - malster, manufacturer

Kimmel, Joseph - malster, manufacturer

Kimmel, William - manufacturer

J. & D. KIMMEL, Malsters. - The steadily increasing popularity of malt beverage among all classes of the community within the past quarter of a century has rendered this production one of our most important national industries and called into existence immense establishments devoted to the manufacture of malt, which have in turn stimulated agriculture and vastly benefited the communities in which they exist. The only firm in Indiana engaged exclusively in this important department of industrial enterprise is that of Messrs. J. & D. Kimmel, whose extensive malt houses in Cambridge City are entitled to prominent recognition among the leading activities of Wayne County. The business, which was established here in 1856, has grown to very large proportions, the annual transactions of this firm at the present time reaching fully $150,000. Reference is made in another portion of this work to this well known firm and their enterprise — in the perfection and introduction of steam gang plows, etc. The malt establishment covers a ground space of about an acre, which is occupied for the various buildings and departments. The buildings, which cover an aggregate area of 75x112 feet, are substantially constructed of brick and are all three stories in height. The most approved processes are utilized for malting, and steam and motive power is supplied by one 40 horse power engine and boiler. Eight assistants are regularly employed. It is one of the most important manufacturing interests of Cambridge City.

KIMMEL BROTHERS, Steam Gang Plows, Harvesting Machines, etc. - The individual members of this representative firm are Messrs. Joseph, Daniel and William Kimmel, all natives and life long residents of Wayne County, and in addition to their large malting and landed interests are among the most enterprising and progressive agriculturists in the county, owning and operating a fine tract of about 700 acres which is under a high state of cultivation. These gentlemen have in their enterprises exhibited progress and by their ingenuity and application have succeeded in perfecting several labor saving machines some of which give great promise of success and bid fair to revolutionize old methods of soil tillage. One of their most important inventions which practical operation during the past season has demonstrated to oe of great value, is a steam plow, invented and patented by Wm. Kimmel, June 9, 1SS3. It consists of six, plows or more in number propelled by steam power adapting themselves by automatic means to any kind of soil or surface. The motive power for these plows is furnished by an ingeniously constructed traction engine going over the ground on broad wheels 2 feet in width. Each plow acts independently of others in the gang passing over or around obstructions and doing the most thorough kind of work. One of these gangs will plow from 20 to 40 acres per day, according to number of plows in gang, with the employment of scarcely any manual labor. Another important invention which has been successfully introduced by these brothers is an improved Harvesting Machine propelled by steam power, the engine pushing one machine or set of cutting knives in advance and drawing another in the rear, thus securing double capacity of work. These machines have been thoroughly tested and it has been found that the average day's work will harvest 60 acres of grain. Arrangements are now being made by the Messrs. Kimmel to commence the manufacture of these two improved varietes of farm machinery in Cambridge City upon an extensive scale and the enterprise and ability which the members of the firm have evinced in their other undertakings is a sufficient guarantee that their new industrial venture will prove an unmistakable success and contribute in a still more marked degree to the development of the industrial and commercial resources of Wayne County and mark a new and eventful era in the history of agricultural progress in the United States.

Markle, C. - insurance, real estate

C. MARKLE, Insurance and Real Estate, Main St. - Mr. Markle is the authorized agent and representative in this city for the following well known and responsible insurance companies: Continental, ot New York, assets $4,450,000; American, of Newark, N. J., assets $1,700,000; Phenix, of Brooklyn, N. Y., assets $3,300,- 000; Glen Falls, N. Y., assets $1,300,000; Springfield, Mass., Fire and Marine, assets $3,295,000; Orient, Hartford, Conn, assets $1,420,000; Phoenix, London, England, assets $5,619,000; City of London, England, $2,ooc,- 000; Queen, London, England, $5,395,000; Norwich Union, England, $: The promptness and amicable manner in which all losses in connection with this agency are adjusted have contributed to an established and yearly increasing business. In the department of Real Estate, Mr. Markle not only handles property on his own account, but occupies a position and familiarity with operations which makes it to the interest of those desiring to purchase or sell real estate to place the matter in his hands. Holding at almost all times valuable farms and tracts of land, town lots and other property, he is able to effect transactions often most desirable to purchasers. Mr. Markle also occupies the position of Western ticket agent for all railroads centering in Indianapolis. He is a native of Butler County, O., and during the many years of his association with the business and progressive interests of this city and vicinity he has established an enviable record for promptness and efficiency, through which he has not only secured a large circle of friends and acquaintances but also established a thriving and successful business.

Marson, John - gunsmith

JOHN MARSON, Gunsmith. - Among the industrial avocations which characterize the business and mechanical operations of Cambridge City, we mention that of Mr. John Marson, who is a practical gunsmith and dealer in guns, pistols, amunition and hunters' outfits. Mr. Marson is a native of England, where he was born in 1817. He was regularly indentured to a gunsmith in his native country, where the most thorough and complete knowledge is exacted of apprentices. He has had a practical experience of over 30 years in this line of business and is an expert workman and manufacturer of rifles. He also gives special attention to every description of repairs associated with fire arms.

Marson, John W. - grocer

J. W. MARSON, Groceries, etc., Nos. 244, 246, 248, 324 and 326 Main St. - Mr. Marson is a native of England, but came to this country when but a small boy. Although yet a young man (37 years of age), he has by his indefatigable will power and strict application to business attained a prominent position in commercial circles and stands to-day at the head of three important mercantile houses, conducted in his own name, and also holds a half interest in the house of Marson & Holderman, of this city. At No. 244 Main St. he occupies a spacious and conveniently arranged salesroom, 20x120 feet in dimensions, which is filled to its utmost storage capacity with a completely and carefully selected assortment of staple and fancy groceries, general culinary and domestic supplies, etc., joining this on the west is another salesroom of the same dimensions, conducted by Mr. Marson and devoted to the sale of china, crockery, glass and queensware, clocks, jewelry of all descriptions, solid silver and plated ware, table cutlery, mirrors, lamps, chandeliers, musical instruments, sewing machines, trunks, satchels, bird cages, chromos and miscellaneous merchandise pertaining to house furnishing supplies. The commodious salesroom next door west is occupied by Messrs. Marson and Holderman for the sale of agricultural implements, hardware, etc., and is also 20x120 feet in size. These stores are substantiality constructed of brick and connected by open archways, forming an immense TRIPLE SALESROOM, 60x120 feet in dimensions, with stocks in each department, which for completeness and desirability are not excelled by those of similar establishments in the metropolitan cities East or West. In addition to these model establishments, Mr. Marson also conducts a finely stocked grocery house at No. 324 and 326 Main St. The patronage of these establishments is derived not only from the better class of city customers but from the agricultural community within a radius of 25 miles, and the aggregate annual transactions of the three houses, exclusive of the agricultural implement department, is from $50,000 to $75,000.

Mosbaugh, Frank C. - postmaster, publisher

F. C. Mosbaugh, Postmaster and publisher Tribune

Myers, Leonard - wagon maker

LEONARD MYERS, Wagon Maker. - Mr. Leonard Myers has for the past quarter of a century furnished to the citizens of Wayne County a class of wagons which have received a verdict of universal approval, and has also during that period devoted special attention to repairing and general jobbing in wood and iron work. Mr. Myers occupies a lot 50x100 feet in dimensions, upon which his shop, 20x26 feet in size, is located, and gives his personal attention to all work turned out, manufacturing every description of wagons and guaranteeing satisfaction, reasonable prices and conscientious workmanship. Mr. Myers was born at Baden, Germany, in 1826, and came to the United States in 1854. He is an experienced and thoroughly practical wagon and carriage maker and has been engaged in this special branch of business for the past 30 years, all of which time, with the exception of five years, he has spent in Cambridge City, where he is regarded as one of our most honorable and industrious mechanics and reliable business men.

Pim, Jacob - miller

Pim, John J - miller

J. PIM & SON. - The flouring and grist mills now conducted by Messrs. James* Pim & Son, and located on the pike, about midway between Germantown and Cambridge City, were erected originally by a Mr. Hutchinson about half a century ago. Since then it has been frequently improved and remodeled and has recently undergone important changes to place it in first class condition for good and reliable work. In December, 1882, it came into the hands of its present proprietors, who are thoroughly practical millers and who are able to guarantee the highest efficiency in its products. Two hands are employed. "The building is 50x40 feet in dimensions and four and one-half stories high, in complete order, with three run of stones, including pony. The capacity of the mill is about 50 barrels every 24 hours. The trade is chiefly local, but shipments are made to some extent to the principal Eastern cities, the leading brand being known as "Pim & Son's Leader," and enjoys a high popularity with consumers and the trade. The individual members of this firm are J. Pim and J.J. Pim. The former is a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1825. His son Mr. J. J. Pim, is a native of Ohio, where he was born in 1858. [*RESEARCH NOTE; Census records record the name of the father as "Jacob", not James]

Schaffer, Casper G - Tinsmith

CASPER SCHAFER, Stoves and Tinware.

At the establishment of Mr. Casper Schafer, on East Main St., may always be found a complete stock of the best varieties of heating and cooking stoves from the leading manufacturers of the Union, adapted for either coal or wood, ranges, grates, hollow ware, tin, copper and sheet iron utensils for domestic or commercial purposes, of his own manufacture, and a general line of house furnishing goods and general merchandise pertaining to this special department of industry and trade. Mr. Schafer commenced business at his present location in March, 1881. He makes a specialty of manufacturing every description of tin, copper and sheet iron ware and devotes particular attention to roofing, guttering, spouting and general jobbing. Mr. Schafer is a native of Virginia and was born in the city of Martinsburg in 1859. He is a practical tinsmith and worker in metals, and although yet a young man, has had considerable experience in this special line.

Shissler, Henry - furniture

HENRY SHUSSLER, New and Second Hand Goods, Furniture, etc., Main St. - Mr. Shussler carries in stock at his warerooms, on Main St., a general line of furniture, embracing the finer as well as common varieties of parlor and chamber suites, kitchen furniture, carpets, bedding and house furnishing goods, both new and second hand, which he is enabled to offer to the citizens of Cambridge and adjacent towns upon the most favorable terms. Mr. Shussler procures his supplies of new furniture direct from manufacturers in various sections of the Union and is prepared to purchase all varieties of secondhand furniture, bedding, carpets, queensware and household utensils, paying for them the highest market value. This house was established in April, 1852, and has already secured a large and steadily increasing trade, extending not only throughout this city but to adjacent towns. Mr. Shussler is a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1819. He has resided in this county for the past 48 years.

Stahr, William P. - hotelier

STAHR'S CENTRAL HOTEL AND RESTAURANT. - Commercial travelers and business men generally having occasion to visit Cambridge City, will find at Stahr's Central Hotel and Restaurant all the comforts, conveniences and appointments of a first class modern metropolitan hotel, including commodious sample rooms, well stocked bar and a handsomely furnished billiard room, yet the transient rates of which have been reduced to the popular prices of $2 per day. The "Central" is as its name implies, centrally and eligibly located on the main thoroughfare of the city, directly opposite the First National Bank, and occupies a handsome and commodious structure, three stories in height and 75x120 feet in dimensions, erected by Mr. Stahr expressly for hotel purposes. The first floor, with a graceful and substantial front of iron and plate glass, contains a spacious office, with gentlemen's reading, writing and smoking rooms, a handsomely arranged dining room, with a seating capacity for 50 guests, a restaurant, where first class meals or lunches are served on the European plan, the kitchen and culinary departments and two commodious sample rooms for the use of commercial travelers. On the second floor are located the parlors and reception rooms, with a number of sleeping apartments, and the third floor is devoted to guest chambers, bed rooms, etc. Mr. Stahr, the popular proprietor of this house, established as early as 1869 a first class restaurant in this city, and the reputation it acquired and its rapidly increasing patronage necessitated the erection of his present commodious building to accommodate his numerous patrons. He accordingly, in 1875, erected the building and opened the hotel, which has under his judicious management become the leading hotel in the city and especially recognized as the headquarters ot commercial travelers and the better class of trade.

Straub, Cleophas - brewer

C. STRAUB, Bottler of Beer, Mineral Waters, Ginger Ales, etc. - The old "City Brewery'" was erected by Mr. Henry Ingerman in 1851 and has been occupied for the past 17 years by the present proprietor, Mr. C. Straub, who until recently was engaged in the brewing business, manufacturing an excellent article of ale. The popularity of lager beer as a beverage induced Mr. Straub to abandon the manufacture of ale and confine his attention exclusively to the bottling department, which special branch of trade has become within the past years one of considerable importance in all sections of the Union. The leading specialty for which Mr. Straub has acquired a more than local reputation is that of furnishing to the trade and for family use a superior quality of bottled lager, from the famous brewery of Schmidt Bros., of Indianapolis, which for purity, excellence and uniform reliability is unequaled by the products of any similar establishment in the West. Mr. Straub also bottles superior qualities of mineral and soda waters, ginger ale, cider and "soft drinks" generally. Having no competitors in this special line, Mr. Straub has established a flourishing and lucrative trade, extending throughout this and adjacent towns. Mr. Straub is a native of Germany and was born in the Province of Wurtemburg in 1829. He has resided in Cambridge City for the past 15 years, and has established "a prosperous trade and gained the confidence and respect ot his fellow citizens, having been elected to the responsible position of Treasurer of the School Board for 10 years, and has filled that office continuously since 1870, with the exception of three years.

Weekly, Isaiah - Livery

I. WEEKLY, Livery, Feed and Sale Stables, Cor. Main and Jones Sts. The stables conducted by Mr. I. Weekly have for many years been recognized as occupying a leading position, on account of this well known stand having been used for general livery purposes over 20 years ago, at which time the business was established by Mr. George Hocune. During the interum this business has been carried on successively by Valentine Sells, Oliver Loeder, Patterson ic Fletcher. The latter were succeeded in the business about nine years ago by Mr. Weekly, and with the exception of a few years, during which he suspended operations, has since remained in possession of these stables and continued the business. The premises occupied embrace a ground space of 50x120 feet, the stables covering a ground space of 30x9c r 2 feet, giving ample accommodations for 65 head of horses. Mr. Weekly keeps good stock and reliable driving horses and rigs, single or double, for the accommodation of pleasure parties or for funeral occasions, and is prepared to convey commercial travelers or others to distant points upon most reasonable terms. His accommodations in this respect are not surpassed by any contemporaneous establishment in the county. Horses are boarded by the day or week and those having stock for sale or desiring to make purchases will do well to avail themselves of Mr. Weekly's experience. Mr. Isaiah Weekly, the proprietor of these stables, is a native of this state and was born in 1843. He has for many years been accustomed to handling stock.

Wright, C T - undertaker

C. T. WRIGHT, Undertaker, Embalmer and Furniture Dealer. - Mr. Wright inaugurated his present successful enterprise, the only one of its class here, upon a comparatively small scale during the Centennial year, and since that time a most gratifying increase of trade has rewarded his efforts. While his annual sales for 1876 reached only about $3,000, his transactions during the past year nearly doubled that amount, and each succeeding season witnesses a steady and promising increase of business. He now occupies for sales and manufacturing purposes one room 20x120 feet in size, with an additional department 20x20 feet in dimensions, where he carries constantly in stock a full and desirable line of the finer as well as common grades of furniture and manufactures various styles of tables, sofas, bedsteads, etc. In connection with the furniture department he also conducts a general undertaking and embalming business, furnishing any desired styles of coffins, caskets and burial cases and giving his personal attention to the management of funeral ceremonies. He owns a fine hearse, which he furnishes for funeral purposes and promptly attends to embalming bodies by the most approved processes. Mr. Wright is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana and was born in 1851. By strict attention to his chosen pursuits and by honorable and conscientious methods of transacting business, he has built up a flourishing trade.

Other Important Firms

The other more important firms here are as follows: —

• F. C. Mosbaugh, Postmaster and publisher Tribune;
• Mason & Holderman, hardware;
• A. C. Hollowell, stoves;
• H. Ingerman, brewer;
• S. P. Herrington, harness;
• W. Doney & Son, cigars;
• J. B. Routh, dry goods;
• J. J. McCarthy, marble works,
• D. Drischel, grocer;
• C. W. Routh, livery ;
• First National Bank;
• Myers Bros., meats;
• J. Griesinger, tailor;
• T. Frohnapfel, grocer;
• F. L. Wheeler, boots, shoes;
• E. C. Rudy, cigars;
• L. Swiggett & Son, tailors;
• Hotel Kirby ;
• W. Dale, grocer;
• S. A. Trembly, dry goods;
• C. Lackey, livery;
• Shults, Roth & Co., grain;
• Vinton House;
• S. H. Hoshorn, insurance;
• B. F. Dreschel, grocer;
• McCaffrey & Son, drugs;
• Western Wayne Bank;
• A. Jenks, jeweler;
• C.B.Elliott; general store;
• J. H. Finfrock, planing mill;
• F. Rummel & Co., wagons;
• M. M. Callaway, druss;
• Roth & Co., lumber.