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 >HE TERRITORY comprised 
 within the present limits of 
 Logan County was for many 
 years previous to the war of 
 1812 a favorable abode for the 
 Shawnee, Seneca and several 
 other tribes of Indians, who 
 had a number of villages on 
 the Mad River called the 
 Mac-o-cheek towns. Many of these 
 villages were destroyed in 1786 by a 
 body of Kentuckians under General 
 Benjamin Logan. Logan County de- 
 rived its name from this General and 
 was formed and separated from Cham 
 paign County March 1, 1817, but was 
 not legally erected until the year 
 1818. In the year 1820 Bellefontaine 
 was made the permanent seat of jus- 
 tice for the county. In 1822 the first 
 Court House was built. The present 
 building was completed in 1872 at a cost of $113,000, 
 and is among the finest in Ohio. Logan County is com- 
 paratively new, about three-fourths of its soil having 
 been under cultivation. The oldest farms, however, 
 appear to be the best and most productive, the land 
 constantly improving by a proper cultivation and a 
 judicious change of erons ; so that take it all in all this 
 county will compare favorably as to soil with the best 
 counties in the state, and with the cultivation of more 
 of the unimproved lands by proper farming, no county 
 of the state will exceed Logan in fertility and the 
 abundance of her productions In 1880 the population 
 
 was 26,267, but at the present time it is in the neigh- 
 borhood of 35,000 people. As giving a more correct 
 idea of the county's wealth and importance, we compile 
 the following from the last report of the Secretary of 
 State. There is owned in the county 2251,139 acres of 
 land. Of this 130,339 acres are under cultivation, 45,- 
 981 acres are in pasture, 50,553 acres in woodland and 
 2,356 acres lying waste. The value of real estate in 
 the county is placed at §11,320,150, and of chattel 
 property at $4,695,7510, or a total valuation of §16,024,- 
 940. Against this there is a bonded indebtedness of 
 the county proper of $150,205.22, most of which was 
 incurred in establishing a system of free pikes, ditches 
 and other imrjiovements throughout the county ; the 
 township debts amount to $4,428.03, and the village 
 debts to $81,' 85.64, or a total bonded indebtedness for 
 the county of $235,818.89; a good financial showing. 
 In the matter of productiveness we find that 40,145 
 acres were sown in wheat and 622,932 bushels produced, 
 an average of 15.57 bushels per acre. In oats 4,700 
 acres produced 111,359 bushels, an average of 23.69 
 bushels per acre ; in corn 37,856 acres produced 1,255,- 
 969 bushels, or an average of 33.17 bushels per acre. 
 Among other products we note 31,860 tons of hay and 
 68,962 bushels of potatoes and 320,840 pounds of wool. 
 The maple products are quite important, 119,324 trees 
 furnishing 136,171 pounds of etigar and 37,484 Jgalloue 
 of syrup. Eductional facilities are unexcelled, the value 
 of school property being fully $198,185, and over 6,800 
 scholars enrolled. Two lines of railroad pass through 
 the county, and free pikes, affording good roads the year 
 around, intersect every part of it. With the advance- 
 ment of years Logan bids fair to rank as one of the best 
 counties in the western part of the state. 
 

 BELLEFONTA1NE, 
 
 |ELLEFONTAINE, the county seat of Logan 
 County, is situated in Lake Township, very near- 
 ly in the center of the county. The name is a 
 ^ compound of the two French words, " belle," 
 beautiful, and "foutaiue," gushing waters, aud is sup- 
 posed to have been suggested from a number of fine 
 springs that abound in its immediate vicinity. There 
 was a settlement here previous to the erection of the 
 county in 1818, but it was not made a legal town until 
 1819. In 1820 it was made the permanent county seat, 
 and in February, 1839, was regularly incorporated. 
 The citv is located near one of the highest points in 
 the state and has an elevation of about 1,640 feet above 
 the sea, thus giving it the necessary requisites of a 
 healthy situation. The Indianapolis Division of the 
 Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Rail- 
 road, and what has been known as the Ohio Division 
 of the Indiana, Blooruiugton and Western Railroad 
 both pass through here. Columbus is about 50 miles 
 southeast, Cincinnati 112 south, Sandusky 98 north, 
 Cleveland 140 northeast and Indianapolis 143 south- 
 west For years an extensive trade in live stock, wool 
 and grain has been enjoyed, but the early growth of the 
 town was not particularly rapid. A disastrous fire in 
 November, 1856, destroyed the best portion of the town 
 and necessarily retarded its growth for a time, but in 
 the last few years the increase has been steady aud sub- 
 stantial. At the last census the population was nearly 
 4,000, but at the present time it is in excess of 5,500. 
 
 BELLEFONTAINE OF TO DAY 
 
 Is one of the most important and flourishing cities of its 
 class in the state. It has every advantage of location, 
 being in the midst of a very rich and productive agri- 
 cultural district of which it is the chief market and 
 base of supplies. Its shipping facilities are good, the 
 two railroads intersecting here giving an outlet north, 
 south, east and west and crossing all the main railroad 
 lines in each direction Of late years extra efforts have 
 been made to foster the growth of new enterprises and 
 
 thriving concerns in the different lines are in active T 
 operation aud the city appears to be eujoyiug a healthy 
 growth. All the facilities of the modern city are en- 
 joyed. Municipal affairs have beeu conducted in a wise 
 and farseeiug manner, and the city is the owner of a 
 system of waier works with a never failing supply of 
 excellent water, as well as works for the manufacture of 
 domestic gas, placing her in advance of auy other town 
 of the same class in the state in the proper disposal of 
 these two municipal problems. There is also a well 
 equipped fire department aud a tine police system. 
 Some of the public buildings aud a number of the 
 business blocks would be a credit to a much larger city, 
 while a courteous aud .iberal public spirit appears to 
 pervade the major part of the business community. 
 Financially Bellefoutaine makes an excellent showing. 
 The total property valuation is placed at $2,000,000. 
 The only boudi-d indebtedness of the corporation is 
 &ti0,350, incurred for gas aud water works. Another 
 creditable feature of Bellefoutaine is its 
 
 ADVANTAGES AS A PLACE OF RESIDENCE, 
 
 As is evidenced by a number of costly residences and 
 neat aud attractive cottage homes. The public schools 
 are not surpassed anywhere in the state and are con- 
 ducted by an efficient superintendent and staff of teach- 
 ers, upon the graded system. There are also 1 1 church 
 organizations made up by all the leading denominations, 
 some of the edifices occupied being both costly aud 
 handsome. There is also a full quota of secret and 
 benevolent societies and social organizations. The press 
 is ably represented by three well couducted weekly news- 
 papers, which have labored to advance the interests of 
 the city and are meeting with a liberal support. Pos- 
 sibly at no other poiut in the state is the social circle 
 better, morally or intellectually, or possessing a higher 
 degree of culture aud refinement than at Bellefoutaine. 
 A more detailed history of the origin and status of the 
 more euterprising busiuess concerns will be had by 
 reading the descriptive articles which follow. 
 
 SMITH THE JEWELER.— South Main St. 
 
 In Bellefontaine " Smith the Jeweler," although compara- 
 tively a new aspirant for public patronage, has by judicions ad- 
 vertising and by carrying the finest and most complete stock 
 in the city become more popularly and widely ~nown than 
 many old established houses which have persistently "hidden 
 their (commercial) light under a bushel." This well known 
 house was founded io years ago by A. W. Miller, and it has 
 been in succession conducted by Miller & Gregg, E. C. Miller 
 and W. E. Smith, the present proprietor, who assumed the 
 management of the business in March, 18S4. Mr. Smith oc- 
 cupies a handsomely fitted up and tastefully arranged sales- 
 room 20x80 feet in dimensions, with an admirably selected 
 stock of fine watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware, optical goods, 
 diamonds and precious stones in great variety. He is a prac- 
 tical watchmaker and jeweler, and makes a leading specialty of 
 cleaning, repairing and adjusting watches and clocks and of 
 general repairing of all kinds of jewelry. Mr. Smith is a na- 
 tive of the state of Indiana and was born in 1S5S. He has 
 been a resident of Ohio since boyhood. 
 
 CARTER BROS.— Groceries and Provisions, Main St. 
 Opposite the Court House on Main St. is one of the most 
 enterprising and popular business houses of Bellefontaine, 
 which was established by the Carter Bros, in 1SS2. The prem- 
 ises occupied in this most desirable location are 20x120 teet in 
 dimensions, and the stock cannot be excelled in extent, variety 
 and desirability by that of any contemporaneous establishment 
 in the city. In making their selections purety is the main de- 
 sideratum, and no adulterated -food products are knowingly 
 allowed on their shelves or counters. They carry a large line 
 of staple and fancy groceries, fresh, dried, canned and evapo- 
 rated Iruits, vegetables, provisions, farm and dairy products, 
 queens and glass ware and grocers' sundries generally. Four 
 
 assistants are employed in the sales and delivery departments 
 and their trade is by no means confined to local limits, being 
 derived from a wide .irea of surrounding territory. The mem- 
 bers of this enterprising grocery firm, A. B. and A. G. Carter, 
 are twin brothers and were born in Logan County in 1855. 
 
 ALFRED BUTLER.— Dky Goods, Notions, Etc. 
 
 The popular drv gojdsempoiiu n of Mr. Alfred Butler was 
 established in this city in December, 1S75, and has for the past 
 12 years maintained a high rank am >ng its contemporaries on 
 account of the uniformly ex:ellent stock ot merchandise car- 
 ried and the honorable methods of transacting business which 
 have characterized its commercial career. Mr. Butler occupies 
 a salesroom iSxS.i feet In dimensions for the display of a large 
 and comprehensive st >ck of foreign and American dry goods, 
 notions, dress fabrics, w lite go > Is, domestics, trimmings, ladies' 
 furnishing goods and miscellaneous merchandise in this line. 
 Six salesmen and assistants are reg.il irly employed. Mr. Al- 
 fred Butler, the enterprisi ig proprietor of this establishment, 
 is a native and Iifelo.ig resident of Belle r o itaine and was born 
 in 1S50. Although yet a young man he possesses that energy, 
 enterprise and business s iga :ity which entitles him to be class- 
 ed among the successful merchants and representative business 
 men of Logan County. 
 
 HUNTER a STEVENSON.— Boots and Shoes. 
 
 The model boot and shoe house now c inducted by the en- 
 terprising firm of Hunter & Stevenson was established in 1S76 
 by Hunter & Spain, who were succeeded by J. F. Hunter, who 
 conducted the business alone until January, 18S3, when the 
 present partnership was formed. The premises occupied com- 
 prise a handsomely fitted up salesroom lSxioo feet in dimen- 
 sions, with basement, and two assistants are regularly em- 
 ployed. The stock, which is carefully selected with an express 
 

 LOGAN COUNTY. 
 
 view to the requirements of the better class of trade in this 
 section, comprises full and unbroken lines of the best makes 
 of boots, shoes, rubbers, slippers, etc., and a prominent spe- 
 cialty is made of the custom and repair department. Mr. J. H. 
 Hunter is a practical hoot and shoe maker of lifelong experi- 
 ence and a native of Champaign County, Ohio, and was born 
 in 1S36. Mr. J. M. Stevenson is a native and lifelong resident 
 of Logan County and was borw in 1845. This is a representa- 
 tive house in this line, enjo\ ing facilities not surpassed by 
 those of any contemporaneous establishment in this section of 
 the state. 
 
 THE PEOPLE'S NATIONAL BANK. 
 
 This bank was organized in 1S54, as a privats bank, and re- 
 organized under its present litle and incorporated in 18S0 with 
 a paid up capital stock of $100,000. Since that date until the pres- 
 ent time its accumulated surplus slightly exceeds $36,000. -'The 
 People's National" transacts a general banking business, dis- 
 counts, approved paper, receives deposits, deals in government 
 and local bonds and securities, foreign and domestic exchange 
 and gives special attention to collections. Correspondence 
 from all parts of the United States is solicited and will receive 
 prompt attention. The officers of this bark as at present organ- 
 ized are A. Riddle, president ; J. 15. Williams, vice president; 
 Robert Lamb, cashier and R. B. Keller, assistant cashier. The 
 officers and directors are gentlemen of established reputation 
 and recognized ability for careful and successful business man- 
 agement. 
 
 F. D. OUTLAND & CO.— Agricultural Implements, S. 
 E. Corner Court House Square. 
 Not only hasagriculture been benefited by thecreative activ- 
 ity of inventors but large numbers of industrial establishments 
 of magnitude have been called into existence and commerce 
 has been stimulated by the many dealers in agricultural imple- 
 ments and machinery rendered necessary to supply the farmers 
 in different sections of the country. The firm of F. D. Outland 
 & Co., was organized Dec. 1st, 18S7. although the business con- 
 ducted by them da'es its foundation back nearly ten years when 
 it was established by Mr John R. Wilson. This house makes 
 a specialty of improved varieties of agricultural implements 
 and machinery, reapers, mowers, binders, threshers, buggies, 
 wagons, carts and fertilizers. They are also exclusive agents 
 here for the New Home Sewing Machines. The individual 
 members o'the present firm are F. D. Outland, W. S. Mussel- 
 man and H. E Dickinson. The office and ware rooms are in 
 Dickinson's Block, Southeas* Corner Court House Square. 
 
 DAVID C. GREEN. — Manufacturer and Dealer in 
 Lumber. 
 One of the most thoroughly constructed and finely equip- 
 ped saw mills in the state of Ohio is that owned and operated 
 bv Mr. David C. Green, which was erected by him and com- 
 pleted in August, 1S85. A ground space of five acres is occu- 
 pied for the mill and yards, and a large stock of hard and soft 
 manufactured lumber is kept constantly on hand for local trade 
 or shipment to distant points. T) e mill building is a solid and 
 substantial two-story structure 30x80 feet in dimensions, with 
 an additional L used as a boiler house. The lower story is 
 composed of a double wall filled in with a non-conductor to 
 protect the machinery from the extremes of heat or cold. The 
 floors are double and the roof of iron. An improved 70 horse 
 power double engine furnishes the motive power for the nu- 
 merous circular saws in use. and the works are so arranged 
 that lumber 40 feet in length can be sawed if desired. Mr. 
 Green is a native of Logan County, where he was born in 
 1853. He has been identified with the lumber interests of this 
 section for the past 16 years and is a thorough and expert mas- 
 ter mechanic, familiar with every detail of the manufacturing 
 business. Through his skill and genius many important im- 
 provements have been introduced whereby economy and safety 
 have been secured. 
 
 POWERS & SNYDER.— Marble and Granite Works. 
 Of the many industries that employ a higher grade of 
 skilled labor and verge into the artistic is that of the marble 
 aid monumental works of the country. The leading as well 
 as the oldest monumental works in Bellefontaine are those of 
 Powers & Snyder, which were established more than 30 years 
 ago by the senior mem' er of the present firm, which was 
 formed in 1S86. They carry in stock a large line of material 
 in the rough, consisting of imported and American marble and 
 granite, and are prepared to manufacture any design of cem- 
 etery work from the simple head stone to the most ornate and 
 elaborate monumental shaft or statuary. Mr. Esli Powers is 
 n native and liiclong resident of this county and is one of its 
 
 best known and highly respected citizens. He has been sheriff 
 and also a commissioner of the county. Mr. James Snyder, 
 also a native of Logan County, was born in 1853. He is a 
 skilled marble worker, and had considerable practical experi- 
 ence before becoming a member of the firm in 1886. 
 
 A. W. MURDOCK.— Druggist, West Columbus St. 
 
 It is a pleasure to point out to the citizens of any locality a 
 pharmacy where the high character of its management ren- 
 ders mistakes impossible. Such a one is that of A. W. Mur- 
 dock on West Co.umbus St., which was established iS years 
 ago by the firm of Shaw & Murdock, and came into the pos- 
 session of the present proprietor in 1878. Mr. Murdock occu- 
 pies a salesroom 19x75 teet in dimensions, where he carries a 
 full and complete stock of the purest and freshest drugs and 
 c l emicals, proprietary remedies, pharmaceut : cal compounds, 
 toilet articles, perfumeries, druggi ts' sundries, miscellaneous 
 and blank books, stationery, wall paper, paints, oils, varnishes, 
 etc. He makes a special feature of the preparation of physi- 
 cians' prescriptions and famry recipes. 
 
 JOHN MILLER.— Jeweler, North Main St. 
 
 One of the most attractive mercantile houses of Bellefon- 
 taine is the old established jewelry store of Mr. John Miller, 
 which was founded more than 40 years ago by its present pro- 
 prietor and which has always held a prominent position as the 
 leading house in this line. Mr. Miller occupies a handsomely 
 furnished salesroom where he carries the finest selection ot 
 merchandise to be found in the city, including imported and 
 American watches, clocks, jewelry, diamonds and precious 
 stones, silver and plated tableware and optical goods in great 
 variety, special attention being given repairing, etc. Mr. John 
 Miller is a native of Pennsylvania and was born in 1S09. He 
 located in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1S24, and has 
 been engaged in the jewelry business for more than half a cen- 
 tury. He is a practical watchmaker and jeweler, and although 
 nearly So years of age, is still hale and hearty and exercises a 
 general supervision over the business, in the management of 
 which he is ably assisted by his grandson, Mr. Charles A. 
 Miller, also a practical jeweler and watchmaker. 
 
 R. WOLFHEIM.— Clothing and Furnishing Goods, 
 Main St. 
 The evolution and extension of the clothing business from 
 an insignificant industry to its present imposing form is one of 
 the mo'st significant trade movements of the present age. One 
 of the finest and best stocked establishments in this city devo- 
 ted to this branch of trade is that of Mr. R. Woltheim on Main 
 St, opposite the Court House, where in a room 1SX75 feet in 
 dimensions is carried a large and complete line of the most re- 
 liable, serviceable and fashionable garments and suits for gen- 
 tlemen's wear, hats, caps and furnishing goods in great variety. 
 This representative house was established 12 years ago by Mr. 
 Wolfheim. and during this entire period it has maintained a 
 leading position by reason of the extent and variety of stock 
 carried and the honorable methods which have ever character- 
 ized its transactions. 
 
 J. M. GREGORY.— Machinist, South Main St. 
 
 As a practical mechanician and machinist of more than six 
 years' experience, Mr. J. M. Gregory, at his shop on South 
 Main St., is now prepared to execute all kirds of machine, re- 
 pair- and experimental work to order, including engine and 
 boiler tube work, harvesting machinery, farm engines, sepa- 
 rators and mill work of every description. He also makes a 
 specialty of model and pattern making and furnishes all kinds 
 of castings, pulleys, bangers, steam pumps and steam brass 
 goods. His works are fitted up with first class machinery, in- 
 cluding lathes, etc , operated by steam power, and his facilities 
 are such as to enable him to turn out promptly all varieties of 
 work in this line. Mr. Gregory is a native of Logan County 
 and was born in 1857. He has been engaged in business on 
 his own account for about five years, and furnishes employ- 
 ment to three skilled workmen. 
 
 CURL BROS.— Groceries and Provisions. 
 
 This is a department of trade in which is required keen 
 judgment and a thorough knowledge of qualities and value. 
 Possessing these requisite qualifications the firm of Curl Bros, 
 has since its inception in 1SS6 berome favorably known as 
 dealers in the choicest varieties and purest grades of unadul- 
 terated food products, family groceries, provisions, produce, 
 queens and glasswa-e and household requisites in this line. 
 They occupy a salesroom 17x65 feet in dimensions and employ 
 one assistant. The members of the firm, L. H. and W- A. 
 Curl, are both natives and lifelong residents of Logan County. 
 
BUSINESS KEVIEW 
 
 
LOGAN COUNTY. 
 
 WILLIAM LAWRENCE.— Attorney at Law. 
 
 Among the distinguished citizens and eminent attorneys of 
 the state of Ohio, none stand higher or can show a more brill- 
 iant record than Hon. William Lawrenceof the Logan County 
 Bar. Judge Lawrence was born at Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, June 
 26th, 1819. He graduated with honors from Franklin College 
 and subsequently from the Cincinnati Law School. He was 
 for a time editor of the Logan Gazette, and the Western Law 
 Monthly. He was Bankrupt Commissioner for Logan County 
 in 1S42, and County Prosecuting Attorney in 1845. In 1846 he 
 was elected to the Ohio State Houseof Representatives, and in 
 1S47, he was re-elected. He was a member of the State Senate 
 during the years iS49and 1S50. He was elected reporter 01 the 
 Supreme Court of Ohio in 1S54. In 1S56 he was elected Judge 
 of the Court of Common Pleas of Logan County for a term of 
 five years and in 1S61 was re-elected for a similar term 
 but afterward resigned. In 1S62 he entered the service of his 
 country and was commissioned Colonel of the S-tth Res't O. 
 V. I. In 1S63, he was appointed by President Lincoln United 
 States Judge in Florida, which honor he declined. He was 
 elected as a representative to the 39th, 40th, 41st, 43d and -14th 
 United States Congress from this district. In 1S73 the degree 
 of L. L. D, was conferred upon him by the Franklin College 
 of New Athens, Ohio. Judge Lawrence was also First Comp- 
 troller of the United State Treasury during the Hays, Garfield 
 and Arthur administrations. 
 
 WILLIAM H. WEST.— Atiorney at Law. 
 
 Hon. William H. West of the law firm of West, Brown & 
 West, is one of the most eminent and distinguished members 
 of the Logan County Bar. He is a native ot Washington 
 County, Pa, the birthplace of more distinguished persons in 
 every walk of life than any other county in the Union, and was 
 born February 9, 1824. lie was educated at Jellerson College, 
 Cannonsburg, Pa. (since consolidated with Washington Col- 
 lege of Washington, Pa.) After leaving college he removed 
 to Lexington, Ky. In 1S49 he was chosen adjunct professor in 
 Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia. In 1S50 he was entered 
 a student of law at Bellefontaine, Ohio, in the office of Judge 
 William Lawrence. In 1S51 he was admitted to the b r, and 
 was county prosecuting attorney from 1S52 to 1S54. He was 
 elected to the General Assembly in 1S57, and re-elected in 
 1861, serving until 1S63, when he was elected to the State Sen- 
 ate. He was attorney general of the state from 1S65 to 1S70, 
 and judge of the Supreme Court from January, 1872, to Feb- 
 ruary, 1873, when he resigned. He was also a prominent 
 member of the constitutional convention. 
 
 HAMILTON BROTHERS— Attorneys at Law and 
 Real Estate and Loan Agents. 
 In connection with the practice of law, Messrs. Hamilton 
 Brothers conduct a general real estate and loan agency and 
 have upon their books descriptions of the best available bar- 
 gains in land, stores, dwellings, improved firms and vacant 
 lots lor sale or exchange. Part : es desirous of investing money 
 at good rates of interest with approved securities, or those 
 wishing to borrow, either in large or small sums, will learn of 
 favorable opportunities by applying to this well known and 
 reliable firm. Houses, lots, farms or wild lands are bought and 
 sold on commission, and the lull management and settlement 
 of estates is assured. The office of this firm is located just 
 north of the Court House and two doors east of the Logan 
 House, over the People's National Bank. The members of the 
 firm, John M. and Earnest M. Hamilton, are both natives and 
 lifelong residents of Bellefontaine. The former was born in 
 1854 and the latter in 1S60. The present business was estab- 
 lished seven years ago, and it is safe to assert that the firm has 
 given the most comple'e satisfaction to all parties concerned in 
 each and every transaction in which it has been engaged. 
 
 S. H. MILLER. — Pension Attorney and Insurance 
 Agent. 
 In the matter of securing pensions for soldiers and sailors 
 of the late war, Mr. Miller, who is himself a veteran, possesses 
 unrivaled facilities, being thoroughly conversant with all the 
 existing laws relative thereto and the proper manner of pre- 
 senting claims. In this department of his business he has met 
 with a great deal of success. He also represents several old 
 line and reliable insurance companies and is prepared to place 
 insurance on city or country property upon the must favorable 
 terms. Mr. Miller is a native of Champaign County, Ohio, 
 and was born in 1S3S. He entered the service in June, 1S62, 
 as a member of the Second Ohio Cavalry, with which o-gani- 
 za'.ioi: he served until honorably discharged at St. Louis, Mo., 
 September 19, iS6r. He has been engaged in his present busi- 
 ness for more than three years. 
 
 KENNEDY if STEEN.— Attorneys at Law, Main and 
 Court St. 
 Hon. R. P Kennedy, one of the most widely known mem- 
 bers of the legal profession in the state, and a distinguished 
 statesman and politician is a native ot Logan County, and was 
 born at Bellefontaine January 23d, 1840. He graduated from 
 the High Schools here and subsequently completed a collegi- 
 ate course at Yale College. He read law with Judge West, 
 and was admitted to the bar in August, 1S66. He entered into 
 a law partnership with Judge West, January 1st, 1867. At the 
 outbreak of the war of the Rebellion he was among the first to 
 respond to the call ot President Lincoln, and entered the service 
 as Second Lieutenant in the 23rd Reg't O. V. 1. He was sub- 
 sequently commissioned Assistant Adjutant General of Vol- 
 unteers with the: rank of Captain, and assigned to the Second 
 Cavalry Dhis'on of the Army of the Cumberland. After serv- 
 ing two years he was promoted to Major and A. A. G. He was 
 subsequently appointed Brevet Brigadier General of Volun- 
 unteers and Chiet of Staff" ol the department of West Virginia. 
 He also served on the Staff" of General W. S. Hancock as Ad- 
 jutant General of the Middle Military Division and was then 
 assigned to the command of of the forts around Baltimore, Md. 
 He served with distinction in these various capacities and at 
 the present time represents this district in the Congress of the 
 U. S. He h is taken an active part in politics for mani years. 
 He is an ex-member of the Ohio State Senate and was speaker 
 of that boily during its last session, in 18S2 he formed a part- 
 nership with J. W. Steen, Esq., for the general practice ot law. 
 Mr. Sieen, upon whom at the present time devolves the man- 
 agement of the legal business of the firm is an able attorney and 
 counsellor and is also a native and life-long resident ot Logan 
 Counly and was admitted to the bar in 1879. He has a large 
 practice in local, state and federal courts, and the firm devotes 
 special attention to collections and the settlement of estates. 
 
 Mclaughlin & dow.— attorneys. 
 
 The law firm of McLaughlin A. Dow was formed in 1869, 
 for the practice of law in county, state and federal courts. They 
 also devote speciai attention to collections, settlements of 
 estates, conveyancing, consultations and all branches of the 
 legal profession. Mr. J. D. McLaughlin is a native ol" Logan 
 County and was born in 1S44. He was admitted to the bar in 
 1S69, and for neaily 20 years has enjoyed a large and lucrative 
 practice. He, at the present time occupies the responsible po- 
 rtion of City Solicitor. Mr. Duncan Dow, also a native of 
 Logan County, was born in 1S43. He stuuied law in this city, 
 and was admitted to the bar ot Logan County in 186S. He is 
 now a member of the board of trustees of the water works, 
 (operated by the city) and a director of the Bellefontaine National 
 Bank. 
 
 JAMES KERNAN.— Attorney at Law. 
 
 This is one of the best known law firms of Logan County. 
 Mr. Kernan is a native of Ireland, where he was born in 1814. 
 He came to the United Stales in 1S29, and settled at Newark, 
 New Jersey, where he received his literary education. In the 
 winter of 1S4S-49, he graduated from the Cincinnati Law 
 School and was admitted to the bar June 18th, 1S49. He loca- 
 ted here the same year, where he has since been successfully 
 engaged in the practice of law. Mr. James Kernan, Jr., was 
 born Uciober 2 1st, 1S40, and educated in Bellefontaine. He 
 read and studied law in the office of his father and was admit- 
 ted to the bar December, 1S65, at which time the present part- 
 nership was lormed. 
 
 WALTER S. PLUM— Attorney. 
 
 Among the younger memoers of the Logan County Bar, 
 none have gained a more enviable reputation than the promis- 
 ing young cousellor and attorney, Walter S. Plum, Esq., now 
 serving his second term as Prosecuting Attorney of this County. 
 Mr. Plum is a native and life-long resident of Logan County, 
 and was born in 1S52. He acquired hi- literary education at 
 Wittenberg College and Adrian, Michigan, where he gradua- 
 ted in 1S7S, alter which he engaged in the study of law and was 
 admitted to the bar in 1880. He has now been engaged in the 
 practice of his profession at Bellelontaine for the past six years. 
 
 BEN. S JOHNSTON.— Attorney at Law, Empire Blk. 
 
 Probably the youngest member of the Logan County Bar 
 at the present time is Mr. Ben. S. Johnston, whose law office 
 is located in Empire Block, corner of Main and Court Sts. Mr. 
 Johnston is a native of Logan County, O , and was born Sept. 
 22d, 1S63. After a thorough course of study he was admitted 
 to the bar in March, ISS7, and since entering upon the practice 
 of his chosen profession has secured numerous clients and is 
 building up a good legal practice in county and state courts. 
 
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 He is at the present time serving as city clerk, and a member 
 of the well-known law firm of Plum & Johnston. 
 
 E. J. H. HOWENSTINE.— Attorney at Law. 
 
 This gentleman is a native of Crawford County, Ohio, and 
 was born in Bucyrus in April, 1842. He received a collegiate 
 education and graduated in 1864 from the Jefferson College at 
 Cannonsburg, Pa., (since consolidated with the Washington 
 College of Washington, Pa .,) one of the most famous institu- 
 tions in the Union. He read law with Jacob Scroggs, Esq., at 
 Bucyrus, Ohio, and in April, 1866, graduated from the Cincin- 
 nati Law School and was admitted to the bar the same year 
 and commenced the practice of his profession. He was a ; so- 
 ciated as a partner with Judge Lawrence from April, 1866, to 
 August, 1S71, since which time he has had no law partner. 
 He has a large practice in local, state and federal courts and in 
 the settlement of estates. 
 
 J. O. SWEET.— Attorney at Law. 
 
 This gentleman is a native of Champaign County, Ohio. In 
 1S61, he became a member of the First Ohio Infantry and after 
 serving for two years wasdischared on accountof sickness. He 
 afterward re-enlisted in the Twelfth Regiment Ohio Cavalry. 
 In an engagement with John Morgan's Guerrillas at Mt. Ster- 
 ling Ky., June 9th, 1864, he was severely wounded resulting in 
 the loss of a leg, and was discharged December 20' h, 1864, on 
 account of disability resulting therefrom. He has been a resi- 
 dent of Logan County for the past 44 years and served as 
 County Recorder for nine successive years. In 1870, he became 
 a resident of Bellefontaine, and was admitted to the bar in 1S74, 
 since which time he has been engaged in the practice of law in 
 this city. 
 
 JAMES McADAMS. — Attorney at Law. 
 
 Mr. James Mc Adams, a member of the Logan County Bar, 
 is a native of this county, where he was born in i860. (He is 
 a son of Wilson McAdams, a wealthy farmer and stock raiser 
 and bank president.) After completing his literary education 
 he engaged in the study of law, and was admitted to the bar in 
 June, 1SS7. He devotes his attention to all branches of legal 
 business, prepares deeds, mortgages and legal documents of 
 every description, and makes a specialty of collections, remit- 
 ting promptly on receipt of monies. He practices in local and 
 county courts, and gives legal advi:eupon all matters brought 
 to his attention by clients. 
 
 l>. L. PETTY. — Attorney at Law, Main St., Opposite 
 Court House. 
 
 D. L. Petty, Esq., one ol the best known members of the 
 Logan County Bar, is a native of the state of Kentucky, where 
 he was born in 1S52, but has been a resident of Ohio since 
 childhood. After completing his literary and classical educa- 
 tion he studied and read law at the office of John Hippie, Esq., 
 and completed his course of reading with that distinguished 
 and eminent attorney, Hon. Thomas Powell, late Democratic 
 candidate for Governor of Ohio. After four years of study 
 and preparation l ie was admitted to the bar in 1S77 by the Dis- 
 trict Court at Delaware, Ohio, and has since been engaged in 
 the practice of law in county, state and federal courts. He 
 was secretary of the Northwestern Normal Institute at Ada, 
 Hardin County, during the year 1SS0, and a member of the 
 faculty located here in 1SS1. He now enjoys a large and lucra 
 tive practice. 
 
 G. W. EMERSON.— Attorney at Law. 
 
 Mr. Emerson, a well known attorney and counsellor at law 
 of Bellefontaine, is a native and lifelong resident of this coun- 
 ty, where he was born December 19, 1S49. After completing 
 his literary education he engaged in the study of law, a-.d was 
 admitted to the bar in June, 1S75. He opened an office and 
 commenced practice here in 1S76, where he has met with a 
 marked and gratifying degree of success. He was pr;secutor 
 of Logan County for three successive terms, and now enjovs a 
 large and lucrative practice, and gives his prompt personal at- 
 tention to all legal business entrusted to his care. 
 
 DOW AIKIN. — Attorney at Law. 
 
 Mr. Aikin is a native of Logan County and was born in 
 1857. His literary and classical education was obtained at the 
 Westminster College in Pennsylvania, where he graduated 
 with high honors in 1885. He subsequently engaged in the 
 study of law and was admitted to the bar in 1887. He now 
 devotes his attention to the practice of his profession in county, 
 state and federal courts, and although among the youngest 
 members of the Logan County Bar, is rapidly securing a 
 lucrative and increasing practice. 
 
 JOSEPH H. DEFREES.— Insurance, Loan and Real Es- 
 tate Agent. 
 Mr. Defrees has devoted the greater portion of the past 12 
 years to the branches of business above enumerated, but dur- 
 ing this period has been identified with several manufacturing 
 institutions, and at one time carrie.. on quite an extensive busi- 
 ness in the manufacture of linseed oil. He now represents sev- 
 eral of the most reliable insurance companies in the United 
 States, is extensively engaged in real estate transactions and 
 controls large sums of money which he is prepared to loan in 
 large or small sums at reasonable rates of interest upon approved 
 real estate security. Mr. Defrees is a native and lifelong resi- 
 dent of Ohio, and was born in 1815. 
 
 W. L. NELSON. — Real Estate and Loan Agent, Main 
 and Columbus Sts. 
 Mr. Nelson has been engaged in real estate transactions in 
 connection with other branches of business for more than 20 
 years but during 1SS7, he abandoned other pursuits and now 
 devotes his attention exclusively to the real estate and loan 
 business. He controls large sums of money to loan in sums to 
 suit upon approved security and to parties desirous of making 
 safe investments he is able to offer unusual inducements. His 
 books contain descriptions of valuable town and country prop- 
 erty for sale or to exchange, and all customers find that prompt- 
 ness and reliability which alone can insure success. Mr. Nel- 
 son is a native of the state of Pennsylvania, and was born in 
 1 82 1. He has been a resident of Ohio lor the past 55 years and 
 was Treasurer of Logan County lor eight yeais. 
 
 CORY LANE. — Insurance Agent, Empire Block. 
 
 Insurance may be defined generally "as a contract by which 
 one of the parties binds himself to the other to pay him a sum 
 of money cr otherwise indemnify him in the case of the hap- 
 pening of any furtuitous circumstance provided for in a general 
 or special manner in the contract, in consideration of the sum 
 of money which the latter party pays or binds himself to pay." 
 It is, therefore, a perfectly legitimate transaction upon both 
 sides, and no careful business man or property holder at the 
 present day can afford to neglect the opportunities offered to 
 insure their property or lives in reliable companies such as 
 are represented by Mr. Cory L. Lane, who has the agency in 
 this city for 12 thoroughly responsible fire insurance compa- 
 nies and the Mutual Life, of N. Y. Mr. Lane is thoroughly 
 informed upon life, fire and accidental insurance in all its 
 branches. 
 
 D. J. HUBEN. — Justice of the Peace. 
 
 Mr. D J. Huben, justice of the peace, is a native of Clarke 
 County, Ohio, and was born at Springfield in 1840. He en- 
 tered the service during the war of the rebellion as a member 
 of the I52d Reg't. O. V. I., enlisting first in 1S64. He subse- 
 quently re-enlisted in the 58th Reg't. O. V. I., and received an 
 honorable discharge September 17, 1S65. He was elected jus- 
 tice of the peace in the spring of 1SS7 Ibra term of three years. 
 He is now prepared to exercise all the duties of that office. 
 Collections from a distance will receive his careful attention 
 and remittances will be promptly made. 
 
 G. W. LOOFBOURROW.— Dentist, Main St. . 
 
 Dr. Loof bourrow, who has been continuously engaged in 
 the practice of dental surgery, for the past 20 years, has kept 
 pace with the progressive spirit of the age in this important 
 profession. His laboratory and operating rooms are supplied 
 with the most approved devices and appliances for extracting 
 and filling teeth and the manufacture of artificial teeth, and his 
 office is located on Main St., opposite the Court House. Dr. 
 Loof bourrow is a native of the state of Indiana, where he was 
 born in 1S39. He has been a resident of Ohio since 1S65, and 
 of Bellefontaine since 1S66. He received a commission as 
 second lieutenant of the 139th Reg't. Indiana Volunteers dur- 
 ing the war, and was honorably discharged at the expiration 
 of his term of service. By a new and improved process 
 worthy of special notice, is produced what is known as min- 
 eral piate and teeth combined. It possesses every requisite for 
 health, purity, beauty, durability and comfort. It is composed 
 of pure spar and quartz, and the teeth, gum and plate are com- 
 posed of the same substances, fused together. It is the only 
 plate made by which the features can be fully restored after 
 the loss of the natural organs. The mineral plate is the only 
 work warranted for a lifetime, to not break or give way in eat- 
 ing, and when broken (out of the mouth) it can be readily and 
 perfectly repaired. Its durability renders it the cheapest work 
 made. The doctor is ably assisted by Jessie Dillon, an 
 accomplished dentist and graduate from the well known Cin. 
 cinnati Dental College. 
 
LOGAN COUNTY. 
 
 P. J. & E. A. SNAY.— Pianos, Organs, Etc. 
 
 Thirty years ago pianos and organs were found only in the 
 habitations of the wealthy, but today, thanks to the enterprise 
 of manufacturers and dealers, they are now within the reach 
 of every ordinarily "well to do" family in the land. Messrs. 
 P. J. & E. A. Snay, dealers in pianos, organs and musical mer- 
 chandise, established their present business in Belleiontaine in 
 April, 18S7, and have met with a most encouraging degree of 
 success. They represent as agents here the well known music 
 house of John Church of Cincinnati, and make a specialty of 
 handling the following well known styles of pianos: Knabe 
 Bros., Hazelton Bros., Decker & Son, the Everett and the Har- 
 vard. In organs they have always on hand the celebrated 
 Clough & Warren and the John Church Company organs, all 
 of which are so well known as to require no word of commen- 
 dation here. This firm also carries a fine line of small instru- 
 mants and musical merchandise generally, and would be glad 
 to receive a call from you. 
 
 J. F. STARKEY.— Bakery, Restaurant, Etc., Main St. 
 This establishment, opposite the Court House, was started 
 more than a quarter of a century ago, and after passing through 
 several changes of ownership came into the possession of the 
 present proprietor Mr. J F. Starkey, in 1SS5. This is a most 
 desirable location and one of the leading establishments of its 
 kind in the city. The main room which is 30x130 feet in di- 
 mensions is occupied by the restaurant and salesroom. In the 
 former department are numerous tables for the accommoda- 
 tion of patrons, where first-class meals and lunches are served 
 at all hours by polite and courteous attendants. The salesroom 
 is stocked with choice bread, rolls, cakes, pastry, etc., of his own 
 manufacture, fine confectionery, nuts, fruits, cigars etc. The 
 bakery is a model of neatness in its way and only the best ma- 
 terials are employed. Seven assistants are employed in the 
 three departments. Mr. Starkey, who is a native and life-long 
 resident of this county, was born in 1855. 
 
 MRS. M. McCUNE.— Ten Cent Store. 
 
 The countless variety of useful and ornamental articles at 
 the present day included in the stock of the popular five and 
 ten cent stores to be found in every city of the Union renders 
 these establishments objects of interest to all classes of the com- 
 munity. The favorite house in this line of Bellefontaine, was 
 established three years ago by Mrs. McCune and is managed 
 by her son, Mr. Chris. McCune, a young man of energy and 
 business ability, who employs two assistants. The salesroom 
 which is 18x90 feet in dimensions is thronged from morning to 
 night with ladies, gentlemen and children anxious to inspect 
 the curious, useful and beautiful articles of merchandise on ex- 
 hibition and expressions of wonder are heard at the low prices 
 at which they are offered. An attempt at enumeration in a 
 limited sketch like the present would be futile and the mer- 
 chandise must be seen to be appreciated. Mr. Chris. McCune, 
 the business manager of this model establishment, is a native 
 of Ellsworth, Kansas, but has resided in Bellefontaine for the 
 past three years. 
 
 WELLMAN & DETRICK.— Agricultural Implements. 
 Among the leading houses of Bellefontaine engaged in in- 
 troducing agricultural machinery none are more worthy of 
 favorable consideration than that of Wellman & Detrick. Al- 
 though the present firm came into existence as recently as De- 
 cember, 1887, they succeeded to a business established many 
 years ago by C. L. Cooley, and for some time carried on by 
 Ferris Bros., also by Shawver & Weymouth. They carry a 
 large line of the best makes and latent improved varieties of 
 agricultural implements and machinery and feed of all kinds, 
 transacting a large business throughout this and adjoining 
 counties. Mr. S. M. Wellmau is a native and lifelong resident 
 of Logan County and was born in 1S32. Mr. A. P. detrick is 
 also a native of this county and has resided here all his life. 
 
 R. S. KERR. — Grain, Wool, Coal and Salt. 
 
 The grain business of Bellefontaine constitutes an import- 
 ant factor of its commercial importance, and when associated 
 with that is the trade in wool, coal and salt as carried on by Mr. 
 R. S. Kerr, it assumes a magnitude of more than ordinary im- 
 portance. Mr. Kerr is proprietor of the extensive warehouse 
 and elevator on the line of the C. C. C. & I. R. R., near the 
 depot, and is always prepared to pay the highest ruling rates 
 for grain, wool and coal, and to furnish salt and coal in large or 
 small quantities at bottom prices. This business has been 
 established for the past nine years, and a steady increase has 
 characterized its transactions each succeeding year. Mr. Kerr 
 is a native of Ohio, and during the war of the rebellion was a 
 member of the 93d Reg't. 111. V. I. 
 
 THE MILLER CARRIAGE CO.— Manufacturers of 
 Carriage Bodies, Etc. f 
 
 It has been successfully demonstrated to the satisfaction ot 
 manufacturers of carriages in all parts of thi country tha- 
 their business can be much more satisfactorily and economi 
 cally conducted by procuring their carriage and buggy bodies 
 from large concerns that make a specialty of their production 
 and enjoy the finest facilities for procuring their materials and 
 manufacturing by improved special machinery in large quanti- 
 ties. The works conducted by this company were originally 
 established by S. P. Amos, D.J. and J. N. Miller in 1S53. In 
 finished work the company built up a large and prosperous 
 trade. Since about 18S0 the company have confined them- 
 selves exclusively to the manufacture of carriage and buggy 
 bodies, which are sold to carriage builders in the white. The 
 company as at present organized embraces several prominent 
 and influential business men. Large and commodious build- 
 ings are occupied, thoroughly equipped with special improved 
 machinery, and employment is given to an average force of 35 
 skilled workmen in the manufacture of fine bodies of all styles, 
 canopy tops, carriage woods, iron parts, etc., making a specialty 
 of "Miller Star Eclipse." These products are shipped to deal- 
 ers in carriage supplies and manufacturers in all sectionsof the 
 Union. 
 
 E. J. SHORT.— Wholesale and Retail Grocers, West 
 Columbus St. 
 
 Of the leading houses in this section of the great state of 
 Ohio none bears a higher or more deserved reputation for 
 probity and enterprise than that of Mr. E. J. Short, of Belle- 
 fontaine, wholesale and retail dealer in groceries, teas, sugars, 
 coffees, canned goods, provisions, queens and glassware, fancy 
 goods and novelties, five and 10 cent goods, etc. This repre- 
 sentative house, which was established in 1872, occupies the 
 spacious double warehouse at Nos. 30 and 32 West Columbus 
 St., with a frontage of 42 feet and a depth of 120 feet. One 
 room is devoted exclusively to the grocery department and the 
 other to the display of an immense and varied assortment of 
 miscellaneous merchandise. This is the most extensive estab- 
 lishment in tl.e city engaged in this branch of trade, and its 
 transactions extend over a wide area of adjacent territory. 
 Mr. E. J. Short is a native and lifelong resident of Bellefon- 
 taine and was born in 1S50. The business established by him 
 is alike creditable to the city and to his own energetic efforts. 
 
 JOHN FREY.— Hardware and Builders' Materials. 
 
 This gentleman established his present house in 1887, and 
 occupies a spacious salesroom 22x210 feet in dimensions stock- 
 ed with a large :ssortment of heavy and papered hardware, 
 nails, builders material, farmers' and mechanics' tools and im- 
 plements, table and pocket cutlery, doors, sash, blinds, etc. 
 Mr. Frey is a native of Somerset County, Pa., where he was 
 born in 1831. He has been a resident of Bellefontaine since 
 1852. In 1862 he enlisted as a private soldier in the Ninth Ohio 
 Cavalry, and was subsequently promoted to second lieutenant 
 and to first lieutenant, and later was assigned to duty in the 
 quartermaster's department. His military career was a bril- 
 liant one, and he was known throughout the army as the 
 "fighting quartermaster"; and in the famous raid of General 
 Rosecrans through Alabama he bore a conspicuous part. At 
 the close of the war in 1S65 he was mustered out of military 
 service, Out retained by the government as an officer of the 
 secret service department, with which he was connected for 15 
 years, rendering most valuable service to the government. 
 
 J.J. MILLIKIN. — Photographer, West Columbus St. 
 
 This art gallery was established at this location in 1876. Mr. 
 Millikin exhibits many admirable specimens of his handiwork 
 at his reception rooms which will compare favorably with those 
 executed in the larger metropolitan cities. His operating rooms 
 are well equipped with all the mechanical appliances and scenic 
 effects for producing realistic as well as artistic photographs of 
 any desired size or style and his prices are uniformly the lowest 
 consistent with good workmanship and finish. Mr. Millikin is 
 a native of Canada, where he was born in 1S46. He has been 
 a resident of the state of Ohio for the past ten years and en- 
 gaged in this branch of business since 1S71. 
 
 FRANK FOX.— Restaurant. 
 
 The Opera House Restaurant was established in 1885 by 
 Mr. Fran™. Fox, who has for the past 10 years been engaged in 
 this branch of business. The eligible location of this estab- 
 lishment renders it a most desirable one for business, and Mr. 
 Fox is eminently fitted for the position which he has so ac- 
 ceptably filled. Mr. Fox is a native of Dayton, Montgomery, 
 County, Ohio, and was born in 1841. He enlisted in August 
 
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 1861, in the 35th Reg't. O. V. I. He has been a resident of 
 Bellefontaine for the past 10 years. 
 
 FISHER & FLACK.— Groceries and Provisions. 
 
 Established little more than one year ago this house has 
 already achieved a place that ranks it equal to any contempo- 
 raneous establishment in the city. This firm occupies a room 
 16x90 feet in dimensions for the storage and display of a large 
 and desirable stock of staple and fancy groceries, unadulterated 
 food products, table delicacies, culinary supplies, provisions, 
 country produce, glass and queensware, cigars, tobaccos and 
 grocers' sundries generally. Mr. W. W. Fisher is a native of 
 
 R. W. CH ALFANT, M. D.— Physician and Surgei.n, East 
 Columbus St. 
 Dr. Chalfant is a native of Fayette County, Penn., where he 
 was born in 1853 He early evinced an inclination to adopt the 
 medical profession. After a thorough course of study and prep- 
 aration in the science of medicine and surgery he removed to 
 Ohio in 1S76, and commenced the practice of his profession. 
 He subsequently entered the Eclectic Medical College, ol Cin- 
 cinnati, from which he graduated and received a diploma in 
 18S2. He located in Bellefontaine the same year, and has since 
 practiced medicine in this city with a most gratifying degree of 
 success and encouragement. 
 
 Logan County and was born in 1S43. His partner, Mr. F. H. 
 Flack, also a native of this county, was born in 185S. 
 
 LEIDIGH BROS.— Blacksmiths. 
 
 While the members of this firm embarked in business on 
 their own account as recently as during the summer of 18S7, 
 they had both followed the occupation ot blacksmith for more 
 than 10 years previously. They have a well equipped shop 
 with all the requisite facilities for executing any description of 
 work in this line, including wagon and carriage ironing, re- 
 pairing, horseshoeing, etc., in the most thorough and work- 
 manlike manner. The individual members of the firm are P. 
 H. and George C. Leidigh, both natives and lifelong residents 
 of Logan County. 
 
 JOHN CAN BY. — Agricultural Implements. 
 
 The present age will be especially distinguished by the 
 wonderful improvements n hich have been introduced in ma- 
 chinery for the cultivation of the soil and for harvesting the 
 crops. Mr. John Canby of Bellefontaine, occupying a sales- 
 room 19x100 feet in dimensions, carries a large stock of the 
 latest improved varietie' of agricultural implements, to which 
 he invites the attention of farmers before making their pur- 
 chases, confident that he can convince them of the superiority 
 of the articles which he handles. He is also a dealer in grain, 
 flour, feed, seeds, etc. This house was established in August, 
 1S66, by Mr. Canby, who is a native of Warren County, Ohio, 
 where he was born in 1S23. His parents removed to Logan 
 County in 1S24, where he has since resided. 
 
LOGAN COUNTY. 
 
 J. H. WILSON. — Physician and surgeon, East Colum- 
 bus St. 
 The merits of the homeopathic school of medicine have 
 recently been demonstrated by statistics in the stricken Bava- 
 rian cholera districts where the mortality among cases treated 
 by this system was 645 against 48.50 treated by the old school. 
 Yellow fever and other epidemics in this country have demon- 
 strated similar results. Similar statistics might undoubtedly 
 be procured in this country, where during the past few years 
 homeopathy has made rapid strides in every community. Dr. 
 J. H. Wilson, an eminent homeopathic physician of Bellefon- 
 tain, ! as since locating here in 1S72 met with a remarkable de- 
 gree of success, and now enjoys a large practice among our 
 most intelligent families. Dr. Wilson is a native of Carroll 
 County, Ohio, where he was born December 31, 1844. He 
 graduated with honors in 1S71 from the Cleveland (Ohio) 
 Homeopathic College, and opened an office in this city the fol- 
 lowing year. 
 
 MILLER & KIPLINGER.— Carriages and Harness. 
 
 The above named firm are specially noted throughout this 
 section for the excellence, reliability, style and finish of fine, 
 light running vehicles of every description. Thev manufact- 
 ure to order and carry in stock all kinds ot carriages, buggies, 
 phaetons, surries, jaggers, carts, wagons and cutters, guaran- 
 teeing material, workmanship and finish to be first-class in 
 every respect. A special department of the business is the 
 manufacture of carriage and buggy bodies furnished to the trade 
 in the white. The company carries a line of harness and har- 
 ness goods. Repair work on vehicles of all kinds receives prompt 
 attention. This house was founded in April, 1887, although 
 both members of the firm had been previously identified with 
 these branches of industry and trade. Mr. D. J. Miller is a na- 
 tive of Stark County, O., and was born in 1S31. He has been 
 a resident of Bellefontaine since 1S53. Mr. C. E. Kiplinger was 
 born in Lima, Allen County, O., i- March, 1S60. 
 
 T. S. WEYMOUTH. — Agricultural Implements and 
 Feed. 
 Mr. Weymouth commenced business at his present location 
 in September, 1SS7. He carries a general line of the best 
 and most popular lines of agricultural implements and ma- 
 chinery, mowing machines, reapers, binders, threshers, etc., 
 and owing to the facilities e-joved by him as special agent for 
 certain varieties, he is enahled to offer to farmers extraordinary 
 inducements, furnishing the machines at factory prices. He 
 also deals extensively in feed of all kinds, including corn, oats, 
 shorts, bran, chopped feed, baled hay, etc. Mr. Weymouth is 
 a native of Greene County, Ohio, but has been a resident of 
 Logan County for 22 years. 
 
 L. & A. WISSLER.— Dry Goods, Carpets, Etc., Main 
 Street. 
 The trade in dry goods and carpets as a distinctive feature 
 of our commercial life is undoubtedly the most important of 
 any existing at the present day. A representative house in 
 this line is that of Messrs. L. ii A. Wissler on Main St., where 
 two entire floors and basement, each 20xicofeet in dimensions, 
 are occupied for sales and storage purposes. The first floor is 
 devoted to the dry goods and notion department and is filled 
 to its utmost capacity with a choice selection of foreign and 
 American dry goods, dress fabrics, wraps, domestics, white 
 goods, notions and lad es' furnishing goods. On the second 
 floor is displayed the largest and most complete stock of car- 
 pets, oil cloths, curtains and similar merchandise to be found 
 In this city. This representative house was established by its 
 present enterprising proprietors in 18S3, and 10 salesmen and 
 assistants are employed in the different departments. 
 
 WILLIAM GREGG. — Blacksmith and Tool Manufac- 
 turer. 
 
 Mr. Gregg is a native of this state and has followed the 
 occupation of blacksmith for more than 30 years. He has 
 been a resident of Bellefontaine since 1S76. and in the spring 
 of 1SS7 commenced business for himself at his present loca- 
 tion, where he has established a prosperous and growing trade. 
 He is an expert and thorough workman, conversant with all 
 branches of the business. He does all kinds ot repairing and 
 general jobbing, guaranteeingsatisfaction and reasonable rates. 
 During the war of the rebellion Mr. Gregg served as a soldier. 
 He enlisted in 1S63 i -. Co. H, 82d O. V. I., and was severely 
 wounded Mav 5, 1S63, at the battle of Kennesaw Mountain. 
 After seven months' in the hospital, he again went into active 
 service and remained until the close of the war in 1861;. He 
 devotes specinl aitention to the manufacture of small tools of 
 all kind , made by hand from the best of material, such as 
 
 hammers, pincers, nippers, bridle bits, butcher knives, iron 
 wedges steel pointed, in various styles, with numerous other 
 articles of indispensable utility from be6t of steel. 
 
 ARMSTRONG, ELLIOTT & CO.— Grain, Seeds, Coal, 
 Wool, Etc., Columbus St. Crossing. 
 This is one of the leading firms here and are proprietors of 
 the immense warehouse and elevator at the Columbus St. 
 crossing of the I. B. & W. R. R., and dealers in grain, seeds, 
 coai, wool, cement, plaster, pure bone fertilizers, coal oil and 
 gasoline. The present firm was organized in July, 1886, and 
 consists of J. W. Armstrong, A. R. Elliott and D. C. Keller. 
 Mr. Armstrong is a native of Ireland, where he was born in 
 1831. He has been a resident of Ohio for the past 54 years. 
 Mr. Elliott was born in Preble County, Ohio, in 1S32, and has 
 been a resident of Logan County since 1S52. He was a mem- 
 ber of the O. N. G. during the war of the rebellion, enlisting 
 in 1S64 and receiving an honorable discharge at the expiration 
 of his term of service. 
 
 SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.— O. L. Black, Man 
 ager. 
 The Singer sewing machine is known wherever civilization 
 has gained a foothold. The Bellefontaine agency for this pop- 
 ular machine was established more than 15 years ago, and 
 under the present efficient and energetic management of Mr. 
 O. L. Black, the sales of this machine have considerably in- 
 creased. He now controls a wide area of contiguous territory 
 and employs numerous agents who are meeting with a re- 
 markable degree of success. Mr. Black is a native of Clarke 
 County, Ohio, and was born in 1S61. He has had considerable 
 experience in the sewing machine business, and is thoroughly 
 conversant with the advantages possessed by this machine over 
 any other in use. The company is to be congratulated upon 
 securing his valuable services. 
 
 STEIG & REXER.— Merchant Tailors, 10 Columbus St. 
 Those who wish to know where they can procure the best 
 goods for the least money and have them made to fit and in 
 fashionable styles can have all doubts upon this subject re- 
 moved by an examination of the admirable stock of imported 
 and American tabrics for gentlemen's wear on exhibition at 
 the establishment of Messrs. Steig & Rexer at No. 10 Colum- 
 bus St., whose prices will also be found the very lowest con- 
 sistent with good material and reliable workmanship. The 
 present partnership was formed in January, 18S7, although 
 both members of the firm had been previously engaged in the 
 same line of business for many years. Mr. F. C. Steig is a 
 native of Pennsylvania, but has been a resident of Bellefon- 
 taine for the past 14 ye: rs. Mr. E. L. Rexer is a native and 
 lifelong resident of Logan County and has followed his present 
 occupation since 1SS2. 
 
 RAUSENBERGER & GAUSS.— Meat Market. 
 
 This market was established in April, 1887, by Mr. G. J. 
 Ransenberger, and the present partnership was formed in lune, 
 1S85, by the admission of Mr. J. F. Uauss, who has been em- 
 ployed in the market from the time it was first opened. This 
 firm employ three assistants and slaughter monthly for their 
 own trade not less than 25 fat beeves and a proportionate num- 
 ber of smaller stock in their appropriate seasons. They carry 
 at all times a choice variety of fresh and salt meats, ham, 
 bacon, sausage, bologna, lard, etc., and are always ready to 
 purchase at the highest market prices good fat stock, hides, 
 pelts, etc. Mr. G. J. Rausenberger is a native of Logan 
 County and was born in 1850. Mt. J. F. Gauss was born in 
 Cincinnati in 1857, and has been a resident of Logan County 
 for the past 13 years. 
 
 BELLEFONTAINE LAUNDRY.— Mrs. D. S. Huffler. 
 
 The cnly laundry in Bellefontaine was established eight 
 years ago bv Mr. Daniel Huffler, and since his death which oc- 
 curred in 1S86, it has been conducted by his widow. The Laun- 
 dry is well equipped for doing every description of work in this 
 line from the finest laces and embroideries to the heaviest 
 woolen fabrics. Five assistants are regularly employed, and 
 special attention is paid to laundrving fine shirts, collars and 
 cuffs and to ladies' underwear. Mr". D. M. Huffler, a son of the 
 proprietress has general management and control of the office 
 and business of the laundry. 
 
 JOSEPH LOWE— Boot and Shoe Maker. 
 
 This gentleman has followed his occupation in this city for 
 a period of 38 years. He still continues at his bench and is one 
 of the most expert and skillful workman in this section. In ad- 
 dition to manufacturing he makes a specialty of fine repairing, 
 
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 guaranteeing reliable workmanship, first-clas6 material and rea- 
 sonable prices. Mr. Lowe is a native of Champaign County, 
 Ohio, where he was born in 1S33. He has been a resident of 
 this city since 184S. In 1862, he entered the service asa mem- 
 ber of the 82d Reg't O. V. I., and received an honorable dis- 
 charge in 1S63, on account of physical disability.* 
 
 COLTON BROS.— Merchant Millers. 
 
 As a firm which controls unrivalled facilities for the man- 
 ufacture and sale of flour of a superior grade, Messrs. Colton 
 Brothers have no rivals in this section ot the state. This firm 
 was established about 20 years ago, and the mills now occupied 
 by them are thoroughly equipped with first-class machinery for 
 the manufacture of flour by the improved roller process and 
 have a capacity of 500 barrels per day. From 15 to lS hands 
 are regularly employed. They transact both merchant and ex- 
 change milling business and are always prepared to pay the 
 highest ruling rates for the best quality of wheat. They carry 
 constantly in stock for sale or exchange, flour, bran, middlings, 
 screenings, etc. Mr. R. Colton, a native of New York State, 
 and Mr. J. Colton, a native of Ohio, are both practical and ex- 
 perienced millers and enterprising business men. 
 
 A. S. CLARKE. — Marble and Granite Works, Rear 
 of Court House. 
 
 Notwithstanding the fact that he has two older competitors 
 In the same line in this city, Mr A. S. Clarke, who established 
 his marble and granite works in the rear of the Court House 
 in March, 1S87, is doing a flourishing business. He carries a 
 fine line of Scotch and American granites, Italian, Tennessee 
 and Vermont marbles, and is prepared to furnish designs and 
 execute every description ot work In this line in the most ar- 
 tistic and workmanlike manner. Mr. Clarke, who is a native 
 of the state of Pennsylvania, was born in 1S4S, but has been a 
 resident of Ohio since childhood. He is a practical stone and 
 marble cutter and designer, and employs at his works two 
 skilled assistants. Possessing facilities unsurpassed by those 
 of any similar establishment in this section, he is enabled to 
 quote prices which cannot fail to prove satisfactory. 
 
 JOHN L. BETZOLD.— Agent White Sewing Machine. 
 The celebrated White Sewing Machine Company has been 
 represented in Bellefontaine for the past 10 years by Mr. John 
 L. Betzold. That the "White is King" of all sewing machines 
 at the present day is an acknowledged fact by experts and dis- 
 interested parties, and it is rapidly taking the place of all other 
 machines wherever its merits and advantages become known. 
 It is light running, easily managed, does not get out of order, 
 does the best work, and will do embroidery that canno.t be ex- 
 ecuted by any other machine. Mr. Betzold is a native of Ger- 
 many, where he was born in 1842. He came to the United 
 States when but eight years of age, and has been a resident ot 
 this city for the past 26 years. 
 
 JACOB KROUSKOP.— Restaurant. 
 
 This old established business stand has been occupied as a 
 restaurant for more than 20 years and was established by Mr. 
 Edward Stover. It came into the possession of the present 
 proprietor in January, 18SS. The restaurant occupies a room 
 16x80 feet in dimensions. The meals and lunches served here 
 are prepared in first class style and served by courteous and 
 polite attendants. Mr. Krouskop also keeps a fine stock of the 
 choicest varieties of confectionery, fruits, nuts, imported and 
 domestic cigars, tobaccos and smokers' articles. He was born 
 on a farm in Lo^an County in 1844. He was also engaged in 
 the livery business for three years. 
 
 A. A. BESAW. — Photographer. 
 
 The leading photographer of Bellefontaine, Mr. A. A. Ba- 
 saw, is one of the oldest and most expert of practical artists in 
 this line, and his work ranks with the best in the country. 
 His studio and gallery and operating rooms are fitted up with 
 the latest and best appliances and apparatus, including novel 
 scenic effects for securing perfect and pleasing pictures. Mr. 
 Besaw has had a practical experience in this line of more than 
 four years, and is an artist by nature and instinct as well as by 
 profession. He is a native of Canada, where he was born in 
 i860. He has been a resident of Ohio for the past 14 years, 
 and proprietor of his present establishment (Koogle's old 
 stand) since 18S6. 
 
 J. T. BOYD.— Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitting. 
 
 Mr. J. T. Boyd, a thoroughly practical sanitary plumber, 
 gas and steam fitter, has followed this branch of industry for 
 the past five years. In the fall of 1887 he added to his former 
 branches of business a general blacksmithlng and repair de- 
 
 partment, novelty works, etc. His shops are in the rear of the 
 Court House and are thoroughly equipped for promptly exe- 
 cuting any description ot work in the branches above enume- 
 rated. He devotes his personal attention to the business, and 
 employs from five to 10 skilled workmen, according to the 
 season and the exigencies of trade. Mr. Boyd was born in 
 Licking County, Ohio, in 1846, and has resided here since the 
 autumn of 1S62. 
 
 ELLIS AKEY & CO.— Coal. 
 
 On the quality and excellence of the coal supply depends 
 not only the management and support of our commercial and 
 
 manufacturing enterprises, but also the comfort and conve- 
 nience of our domestic lile. Jn the light of these facts it is 
 easy to perceive the important position which a leading coal 
 house like that of Ellis Akey & Co. occupies in the commu- 
 nity. This house was established five years ago, and the facil- 
 ities enjoyed for securing supplies ot the best varieties of coal 
 are such as to enable them to lurnish coal in large or small 
 quantities at the very lowest rates. Mr. Akey has been a resi- 
 dent of Logan County for the past 35 years, and is well and 
 favorably known in commercial circles. 
 
 LOGAN HOUSE.— J. E. Wilkinson, Proprietor. 
 
 This hotel, one of the finest of its class in this section, was 
 designed expressly for hotel purposes and was erected and 
 opened for the reception of guests'in 1851 by Mr. David White- 
 hill. Since that time it has been conducted by the following 
 firms and individuals- Cooley & Leonard, William Moran, 
 John Sitton, William Keys, Mr. Lamerson, William Keys 
 again, J. M. Dickinson, Mr. Perkin-, John McDonald and An- 
 drew Rowe, who was succeeded by the present proprietor, J. 
 E. Wilkinson, in April, 1SS6. This house is centrally located 
 directly opposite the Court Hou>e. On the lower door is 
 situated the office, reading and writing rooms, cloak and bag- 
 gage rooms, sample rooms, barber shop, dining room, lavora- 
 tory, closets, etc. On the second floor is the ladies' parlor and 
 reception room, while the remainder of the bu:lding is occu- 
 pi d by 50 well furnished sleeping apartments and guest cham- 
 bers. The tables are supplied with the best, and no pains are 
 spared to make the house first class. Mr. Wilkinson is a prac- 
 tical hotel man, well and favorably known to the traveling 
 public. 
 
 EVANS, WILDER & MASON.— Barbers, West Colum- 
 bus St. 
 This is one of the finest and most elaborately furnished ton- 
 sorial rooms in this section of the state, and its three proprietors 
 are artists of acknowledged skill and ability in t'us special line. 
 All the appointments and accessories of these rooms are 
 first-class in every respect and good work, cleanliness and cour- 
 tesy are the prevailing characteristics. Mr. J. M. Evans was 
 born in Franklin County, O , in 1S56, but has resided in this 
 city since childhood. Mr. W. II. Wilder is a native and life- 
 long resident of Logan County, and was born in 1S55. Mr. G. 
 E. Mason, also a native of Logan County, was born in 1866. 
 
 M. KOOGLE — Bakery and Confectionery, West Col- 
 umbus St. 
 Mr. Koogle is a native of Warren County, O, where he was 
 born November 22d, 1835. He has been a resident of Belle- 
 fontaine for the past 15 years anJ two years ago established his 
 present business at Venable's old stand where he has a finely 
 equipped bakery and manufactures the cluicest varieties of 
 family bread, rolls, buns, cakes, pies, pastry, etc. He has re- 
 cently provided an elegant delivery wagon an.! now delivers 
 fresh bread, etc., to his customers every morning in all parts of 
 the city. He also carries in stock an assortment of the finest 
 and purest confectionery. In 1S64, Mr. Koogle enlisted in what 
 was known as the Seventh Independent Cavalry, an organ- 
 ization composed of 100 picked men, mounted on superb black 
 horses which acted as a bodv guard to President Lincoln. He 
 received an honorable discharge at the expiration of his term 
 of service. 
 
 PAT FOGARTY.— Groceries and Feed, South Main 
 Street. 
 The family grocery, provision and feed store of Mr. Pat 
 Fogarty south of the Opera H ouse, was established four years 
 ago by the present proprietor, who is thoroughly conversant 
 with the requirements of his customers and carries a large and 
 well selected stock of choice family groceries, both staple and 
 fancy, country produce, provisions, Hour, meal and mill feed, 
 fine cigars and manufactured tobicco, household supplies, etc 
 He was born in 1844, and has been a resident of the United 
 States since 1863. 
 
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 RANNEY & ODER.— Bakery and Restaurant, West 
 Coli'Mbus St. 
 The bakery and restaurant now conducted by the young 
 and enterprising firm of Kannev & Oder was established eight 
 Years ago by Mr. E Stover, who was succeeded by J. McD. 
 McCracken in 1SS7. The present firm came into possession 
 of the business January 24. iSSS. The restaurant is fitted up 
 in an attractive manner, and fir-t class meals and lunches are 
 served at all hours. In the bakery department special atten- 
 tion is devoted to the manufacture of superior qualities of 
 bread, cake, pastry, pies, etc. Three assistants, besides the 
 members of the firm, rind employment in the different depart- 
 ments. The firm also carries a choice assortment of fruits, 
 nuts, confectionery, cigars, tobacco, etc. 
 
 JOHN L. BOYD.— Barber. 
 
 The Logan House Shaving Parlors, located in the Logan 
 House Block, are the most luxurious, elegantly fitted up and 
 handsomely furnished tonsorial rooms in tne city and receive 
 a large patronage from the merchants, business and profes- 
 sional men of Bellefontaine as well as from the guests of the 
 
 house. Mr. Boyd run6 four chairs and employs only fir6t class 
 artists and competent workmen. Mr. Boyd is a native of 
 Urbana, Ohio, and was born in 1843. He is a skillful and ar- 
 tistic hair cutter and shaver and ha6 followed this occupation 
 for 18 years. He has been proprietor of these parlors for the 
 past five years, previous to which time he carried on a shop at 
 De Graff for 13 years. 
 
 JACOB A. RYSER. — Bakery and Restaurant. 
 
 Mr. Ryser is a native of Switzerland, where he was born 
 in 1821. He came to the United States in 1861, and the same 
 year located in Bellefontaine, where he established a bakery 
 and restaurant, which he carried on for a while, and then re- 
 moved to Mingo, Champaign County, where he was engaged 
 in the same branch of business for seven years, when he re- 
 turned to this city in 1S81. In the spring of 1887 he estab- 
 lished the business upon a more extensive scale, and now oc- 
 cupies a spacious and commodious building 16x100 feet in 
 dimensions, where he manufactures fine tamily bread, rolls, 
 pies, cakes, pastry, etc., and has a finely furnished restaurant. 
 This is one of the finest establishments of its kind in the city. 
 
BELLE CENTRE, 
 
 (S^flELLE CENTRE is the most important place in 
 the northern part of Logan County and is 
 located on what has been known as the Ohio 
 t*^ Division of the Indiana, Bloomington & West- 
 ern Railroad, a little ways south of the Hardin County 
 line and about 12 miles north of Bellefontaine. the 
 county seat. The country surrounding is considered 
 some of the best and most productive in the county, 
 and this is quite a market for its products, a large trade 
 in the line of merchandizing being had with the farm- 
 ing community. Quite a settlement has been estab- 
 lished here for years and the growth has been gradual, 
 but of late years the increase has been more rapid. In 
 March, 1851, the town Was. incorporated. At the pres- 
 ent time Belle Centre has a population of near 600, 
 although in 18S0 it was not quite 500. The property 
 valuation is placed at $150,820, with no bonded indebt- 
 
 edness recorded against it, while the tax rate is but 
 20 CO, a much less rate than that of the majority of the 
 towns and villages in the county. Good school advan- 
 tages are afforded and there are four church organiza- 
 tions ; also several flourishing benevolent and social 
 societies Some manufacturing is carried on, but the 
 principal business is that of merchandizing. The busi- 
 ness men generally are wide awake and enterprising, 
 and this, coupled with the desirable location of the 
 town, its railroad, banking, express, telegraph and hotel 
 facilities, and the good roads connecting it with a rich 
 agricultural country, gives assurance that Belle Centre 
 will hold its own with the other towns in the county as 
 regards prosperity and advancement. We give brief 
 sketches of the more important professional and busi- 
 ness men here. Two well conducted weekly newspapers 
 receive a liberal support. 
 
 BELLE CENTRE BANK.— Wm. Ramsey, Proprietor. 
 
 This thoroughly reliable and sound financial institution is a 
 private bank, established Nov. ist, 18S6, by Mr. William Ram- 
 sey, a well known citizen, capitalist and business man of unim- 
 peachable integrity and high commercial standing. A regular 
 banking business is transacted in deposits, loans, discounts, col- 
 lections, etc., and the bank now numbers among its depositors 
 and patrons most of the leading business men of this section. 
 Mr. William Ramsey is a native ot Coshocton County, O., and 
 was born in 1S31. He has been a resident of Logan County 
 for the past 38 years and was one of the pioneer merchants of 
 the town, establishing a general store with a partner under the 
 style of Mains & Ramsey as early as in 1S51. He now devotes 
 his attention to the general management of the bank. He now 
 owns a fine farm ol 374 acres and another of 205 acres situ- 
 ated about 2y 2 miles from Belle Centre, both in a high state of 
 cultivation. 
 
 R. A. GRAHAM. — General Merchandise. 
 
 The most important and oldest established mercantile house 
 in Belle Centre, is that now conducted by Mr. R A. Graham, 
 which was founded more than 30 years ago by Mr. Wm. Ram- 
 sey, now the proprietor of the Belle Centre Bank. Tne original 
 firm-name was Mains & Ramsey. This firm was succeeded 
 by Wm. & A. C. Ramsey, followed by Ramsey & Graham. Mr. 
 R. A. Graham became sole proprietor in iSSi. He occupies a 
 salesroom 25x90 feet in dimensions and carries a large and care- 
 fully selected stock of general merchandise, including foreign 
 and American dry goods, ready-made clothing, boots and shoes, 
 hats and caps, ladies' and gentlemen's furnishing goods and 
 underwear, china, crockery and glassware, staple and fancy 
 groceries, flour and feed, provisions, country produce, cigars 
 and tobacco, notions and small wares and a great variety of 
 articles too numerous to particularize, and four salesmen and 
 assistants are employed. Mr. Graham, who is a representative 
 merchant and successful business man, is a native of Coshoc- 
 ton County, Ohio, where he was born in 184S. 
 
 ORREN E. HINKLIN.— Jeweler. 
 
 Mr. Orren E. Hinklin, practic.il watch maker and jeweler 
 of 14 years' experience, was bjrn in Wabash County, Indiana, 
 January 14th, 1853. He settled in Marion County, O., where 
 he resided for several years prior to becoming a resident of 
 Belle Centre. He carries a small but very desirable line of 
 watches, clocks, jewelry, spectacles, eyeglasses, etc., and makes 
 a specialty of cleaning, repairing and adjusting watches and 
 clocks and of repairing jewelry in the most workmanlike 
 manner. 
 
 C. MAINS.— Saw Mill. 
 
 It is a fact not generally known that the forest products of 
 this country amount to ten times the value of the gold and sil- 
 ver mined and more than three times the value of all the min- 
 erals, including coal, iron and the precious minerals above 
 mentioned. Connected with the lumber interests of this section of 
 the state, Capt- C. Mains has been for more than 20 years engag- 
 ed in the manufacture and sale of hard and soft lumber, and in 
 1880, erected the mill which he now operates with a force of 
 eight men transacting both custom and merchant sawing. He 
 also deals extensively in hard wood lumber, shipping by rail to 
 distant points. During the war of the Rebellion he recruited a 
 
 company for the 82nd Reg't O. V. I., of which he wascommis- 
 sioned Captain. 
 
 A. L. WILSON. — Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Dr. A. L. Wilson, the successful homeopathic physician of 
 Belle Centre, is a native of Hardin County and was born in 
 1856. After concluding his literary education he decided to 
 adopt the honorable and important profession of medicine, and 
 entered the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College, from 
 which he graduated and received a diploma in 18S0. He 
 located in Belle Centre the same year, and during the past 
 seven years has secured a large and lucrative practice and met 
 with a marked degree of success. 
 
 CAMPBELL & HARROD— Hardware. 
 
 The leading hardware house of Belle Centre, now conduc- 
 ted by the firm of Campbell & Harrod was founded in 1S72 by 
 Mr. J. D. Campbell, and the present partnership was formed 
 September, 1SS6. They occupy a commodious and well stocked 
 sales room 20x70 feet in dimensions, with a lull and com- 
 prehensive stock of heavy and papered hardware, farmer's and 
 mechanics' tools, pocket and table cutlery, agricultural imple- 
 ments, nails, builders' materials and a great variety of articles 
 composed wholly or in part of iron and steel and embraced in 
 the general classification of hardware. Mr. J. D. Campbell is 
 a native of York County, Penn., and was born in 1847. He has 
 been a resident of Logan County since 1S66. Mr. M. S. Har- 
 rod, a native of Morrow County, O., was born in 1S35. He was 
 among the first to respond to the call of the President at the 
 outbreak of the rebellion, enlisting in 1862, and served for four 
 years until the termination of hostilities in 1S65. 
 
 WYLIE & KENNEDY.— Saw Mill. 
 
 This mill was erected in 18S4 by the present firm, on the 
 site of a mill which was destroyed by fire during that year, and 
 which had been in operation for eight years previously. The 
 new mill is thoroughly equipped with the best varieties of ma- 
 chinery for the manufacture ot every variety of ha'd and soft 
 lumber, dimension, building material and all kinds of dressed 
 lumber, shingles, plastering lath, mouldings, brackets, etc. 
 The business at this mill is largely custom sawing and getting 
 out hard wood lumber, which the firm ship by rail to various 
 parts of this and adjoining states. Mr. A. P. Wylie is a native 
 of Logan County, and was born in in 1S45. He has b;en prom- 
 inently identified with the lumber business in this section for 
 the past 24 years. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted 
 for ioo days in the 132nd Reg't O. V. I., and received an hon- 
 orable discharge at the expiration of his term of service. His 
 partner, Mr. A. T. Kennedy is a native of Ohio. 
 
 W. S. PHILIPS.— Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Dr. Philips is a native of Harrison County, Ohio, where he 
 was born in 1853. He attended Franklin College, New Athens, 
 Harrison County, from 1S76 to 1879. Deciding upon the pro- 
 fession of medicine and surgery he entered the Columbus 
 Medical College at Columbus, Ohio, from which he graduated 
 in February, 1882. He located in Belle Centre the same year, 
 where he lias since been engaged in the practice of his profes- 
 sion, meeting with a marked degree of success. He has re- 
 cently erected a fine residence here and is permanently estab- 
 lished. 
 
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 S.J. POLLOCK, M. D. — Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Among the favorably known members of the medical fra- 
 ternity in this section is Dr. S. J. Pollock. He graduated in 
 186S from the Cleveland Medical College. He also took courses 
 of lectures at the Bellevue Hospital College. New York City 
 was his residence for 10 years where he filled the position of 
 bank teller, subsequently moving to Auglaize County, Ohio, 
 where he was engaged in his profession. He located in Belle 
 Centre in 1S46, where he is enjoying a steadily growing practice. 
 
 J. W. BLAIR. — Groceries, Provisions, Etc., East Main 
 Street. 
 This house was located here in August, 1SS7, by Mr. Blair, 
 who had previously been for many years engaged in the gro- 
 cery business at Youngsville, Adams County, O. His stock 
 which is new, fresh and desirable consists of a complete line of 
 staple and fancy groceries, teas, canned goods, sugars, spices, 
 fruits and vegetables, provisions, farm and dairy produce, boots 
 and shoes for ladies', gentleman's and children's wear, glass and 
 queensware, dining room and kitchen requisites, notions, small 
 wares, cigars, tobacco, etc. Mr. Blair is a native and lifelong 
 resident of the state of Ohio, and was born 1 1 miles from Hills- 
 borough, Highland County, in 1S37. 
 
 F.J. RORK. — Carriage Maker, Blacksmith, Etc., East 
 Main St. 
 Mr. Rork has been for 36 years identified with this branche 
 of. industry. He established his shop in Belle Centre 14 years 
 ago, and has built up a prosperous and thriving business. He 
 has facilities for manufacturing to order carriages, wagons and 
 wheeled vehicles of every description and makes a specialty of 
 repair work in both the iron and wood working departments. 
 He is also a practical horseshoer and pays particular attention 
 to this branch of the business, and to the proper treatment of 
 the hoof. Mr. Rork is a native of Hamilton County, O, where 
 he was born in 1S37. During the war of the Rebellion he en- 
 tered the service in 1S64, as a member of the 138th Reg't O. V. 
 I., and re-enlisted in the iSist Reg't O. V. I., receiving an hon- 
 orable discharge at the close of the war in 1865. 
 
 T. N. HARROD.— Druggist, East Main St. 
 
 The old established pharmacy on East Main St., dates its 
 inception back 25 years, coming under the control of its pres- 
 ent owner in 1S72. The stock carried embraces a general line 
 of the purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, all the standard 
 proprietary medicines of the day, miscellaneous books, station- 
 ery, wall paper, notions, toilet articles, perfumery, cigars, to- 
 bacco and druggists' sundries generally. The most careful at- 
 tention is given to the preparation of physicians' prescriptions 
 and family recipes. Mr. Harrod is a life-long resident of Logan 
 County, and was born in 1S38. During the war of the Rebell- 
 ion he served in the Union Army as a member of the I32d 
 Reg't O. V. I., entering the service in 1864, and receiving an 
 honorable discharge the same year. 
 
 M. WITZENBACHER.— Butter, Eggs and Poultry. 
 
 The trade in butter, eggs and poultry as conducted by Mr. 
 M. Witzenbacher, with ware rooms in Belle Centre and Cin- 
 cinnati, is one of considerable magnitude already, although the 
 house was established here as recently as in September, 1SS7. 
 Mr. Witzenbacher attends to the business here, purchasing for 
 cash and at the highest ruling rates the articles of merchandise 
 above enumerated and shipping them to the Cincinnati house, 
 which is located at 204 West 6th St., and managed by his 
 brother, under the firm-name of A. Witzenbacher & Co. Mr. 
 Witzenbacher is a native of Germany, and was born in 1S4''), 
 but was brought to the United States by his parents when but 
 one year of age. He resided for some time in Cincinnati, but 
 located in this county seven years ago. He was one of the first 
 volunteers to enter the service during the war ofthe Rebellion 
 enlisting April 22d, 1861, in 2d Kentuckey Volunteer Infantry, 
 and was honorably discharged January 9th, 1866, in Texas. He 
 was captured near Nashville, Tenn., by the Confederate forces 
 under General Borest, but was paroled without being sent to 
 prison. 
 
 J. EARICK. — Harness and Saddlery, Etc. 
 
 This gentleman has followed this business for more than 50 
 years, and established his business in this city in 1S52. He car- 
 ries a fine line of single and double hand-made harness, saddles, 
 bridles, blankets, robes, whips and horse eqiupments generally, 
 and is prepared to manufacture to order any description of work 
 in this line. He also carries in stock choice brands of family 
 flour and deals extensively in hides, pelts and lurs. Mr. Earick 
 is a native of Allegheney County, Penn., where he was born 
 in 1815. He became a resident of Columbiana County, in 1823, 
 
 and was married at Salem in 1838 to Miss Maggie Rook, with 
 whom he is still living happily. He taught school there for 
 several years for the munificient sum of $10 per month. In 
 1S41 he came to Logan County, and in 1852, becamea resident 
 of Belle Centre. 
 
 F. S. LAYTON. — Grocery, Bakery and Restaurant. 
 
 This business was established in November, 1887, by Mr. 
 F. S. Layton. The premises occupied are 40x50 feet in dimen- 
 sions and two assistants are employed in the different depart- 
 ments. In the bakery special aitention is paid to the manu- 
 facture of family supplies, such as bread, rolls, cakes, pies, pas- 
 try, etc. The stock of staple and fancy groceries is kept full 
 and complete, consisting of teas, coffees, spices, fruits, vegeta- 
 bles, sugars, canned goods, table delicacies and culinary sup- 
 plies. In the restaurant and lunch department full meals and 
 warm and cold lunches as desired are served at reasonable 
 rates. Mr. Layton is a native of Philadelphia, Pa., where he 
 was born May 3d, 1844. He came to Ohio, when but a child 
 and was for several years a resident of McDonald Township, 
 Hardin County, where he held the officeol Justice ofthe Peace 
 and Constable, and carried on a grocery store. He enlisted 
 March 28th, 1S64, in the 4th Reg't O. V. I., and received an 
 honorable discharge at the close ofthe war. 
 
 L. T. EMERY & CO.— Hardware, Etc. 
 
 Located in Graham Black and occupying a salesroom 24X- 
 54 feet in dimensions, Messrs. L. T. Emery & Co. carry a full 
 and comprehensive assortment of heavy and shelf hardware, 
 pocket and table cutlery, farmers' and mechanics' tools, nails, 
 glass, doors, sash, blinds and builders' material in great va- 
 riety. This is one ot the leading business houses in Belle 
 Centre and was established by the present proprietors in 1887. 
 Mr. L. T. Emery is a native and lifelong resident of Logan 
 County, and his partner, Mr. Will M. Torrence, was born in 
 Adams County, Ohio, in 1S53. Mr. Emery is at the present 
 time serving his second term as township trustee. 
 
 BELLE CENTRE MILLING CO.— Flour, Meal and 
 Feed. 
 This mill was erected in 1879 and passed into the posses- 
 sion of the present proprietors, Jos. Liles and J. N. Brunei', in 
 1S85. By them several improvements were made, and the 
 mill is now one of the most thoroughly equipped in this sec- 
 tion. It is a combination mill, both buhrs and the new roller 
 process being in use. The machinery is all first-class, pro- 
 pelled by steam power, and the daily capacity is 75 barrels. 
 The leading specialty, which meets with a ready sale, is their 
 celebrated brand of "Gold Dust Flour," manufactured by the 
 roller process from the best grades of wheat. They also man- 
 ufacture and keep constantly on hand all kinds of meal and 
 mill leed, and are always prepared to pay the highest ruling 
 rates for good wheat. Both members of the firm are natives 
 and lifelong residents of Ohio and both are practical millers. 
 Mr. J. N. Bruner was a member of the 8Sth Reg't. O. V. I. 
 during the war, enlisting in 1864 and receiving an honorable 
 discharge in :865- 
 
 CENTRAL HOTEL.— Wm. Underwood, Proprietor. 
 
 This popular hotel has been favorably known for more than 
 20 ye.irs under various changes of ownership and manage- 
 ment. It came into the possession of the present proprietor, 
 Mr. Wm. Underwood, in August, 1887, who has made it a 
 favorite stopping place. It contains 20 finely furnished and 
 comfortable rooms, and the accommodations are first class in 
 every respect. Mr. Underwood, the genial proprietor of the 
 "Central," is a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, where he 
 was born in 182S. He entered the service in 1S64 as a member 
 of the 175th Reg't. O. V. I., and received an honorable dis- 
 charge in 1865. He has been a resident of this town for the 
 past 13 years, and has filled the. offices of councilman, consta- 
 ble and stieet commissioner at different times. 
 
 S. S. JOHNSTON.— Undertaker. 
 
 For more than 20 years Mr. Johnston has devoted his at- 
 tention to this business. He carries a small stock of coflfins, 
 caskets and burial cases and undertakers' supplies and owns a 
 fine hearse for funeral occasions. He is prepared at all times 
 to assume the management and direction of funerals in ac- 
 cordance with the wishes of friends of the deceased, or the 
 rites and ceremonies of societies and organizations. Mr 
 Johnston is a native of Biairsville, Indiana County, Pa., where 
 he was born in 1S23. He has been a resident of this town 
 since 1S46. He was the first postmaster of the town, receiving 
 his appointment from President Polk and holding the office 
 for three years. 
 
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 BUSINESS REVIEW 
 
 R. H. VALENTINE.— Druggist. 
 
 The well known pharmacy of Mr. R. H. Valentine was 
 established by him in 1882. He occupies a commodious and 
 neatly arranged salesroom stocked with a choice line of the 
 purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, patent medicines and 
 numerous pharmaceutical compounds and remedies of his own 
 preparation which are rapidly gaining for him a more than 
 local reputation. Among these may be mentioned especially, 
 Valentine's Pile Ointment, also a valuable remedy for salt 
 rheum, bruises, etc., "Valentine's Melange,'' the great liver and 
 kidney cure, "The Great Alterative," Valentine's Syrup Tar 
 and Wild Cherry, and Valentine's Great Pain Destroyer. 
 Special attention is paid to the accurate preparation of physi- 
 cians' prescriptions and family recipes. Mr. Valentine is a 
 native of Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio, and was born in 
 1845. H e entered the service in 1S62 as a member of the 55th 
 Reg't. O. V. I., and received an honorable discharge in 1865. 
 
 W. WOOLEY.— General Merchandise, Shipper and 
 Dealer in Poultry. 
 This house was established by its present proprietor three 
 years ago. He occupies a salesroom 20x40 feet in dimensions, 
 where he carries a full and comprehensive line of general mer- 
 chandise, consisting in part of foreign and American dry goods, 
 dress fabrics, domestics, notions, staple and fancy groceries, 
 teas, coffees, sugars, spices, canned goods, fruits, vegetables, 
 provisions, queensware and glassware, boots, shoes, rubbers, etc. 
 A6 dealer and shipper of poultry he ranks among the largest 
 in this section of Ohio, shipping over three ton>. per week in 
 the busy season. Mr. Wooley is a native of Champaign Co., 
 O., and was born in 1856. 
 
 COMMERCIAL HOUSE.— James H. Short, Proprietor. 
 This house was opened to the public several years ago, by 
 Mr. James B. Mustain, who was succeeded by Charles McGee, 
 followed in turn by Mr. Mustain again, who disposed of his in- 
 terest January 20th, 1SS6, to Mr. J. H. Short, the present pop- 
 ular proprietor. This house is eligibly and centrally located and 
 in addition to the office, parlors, dining room, kitchen and other 
 public apartments contains 21 nicely furnished sleeping rooms. 
 The table is first-class in every respect, popular prices prevail 
 and no pains are spared to render everything pleasant and 
 agreeable. Mr. Short is a competent and experienced hotel 
 man and is a native of Dover, Delaware, where he was born in 
 1839. He resided in Baltimore, Md., for about 25 years and 
 came to Logan County 14 years ago. 
 
 S. M. TORRENCE.— Blacksmith, East Main St. 
 
 Mr. S. M. Torrence, the well known blacksmith of East 
 Main St., has made the science of horseshoeing and the proper 
 treatment of the hoof under different circumstances a special 
 study and is universally recognized as one of the best practical 
 horseshoers in this section. He also devotes his attention to 
 general blacksmithing, jobbing, carriage and wagon work and 
 repairing in all branches of the business. He occupies a finely 
 equipped shop with two good forges and employs one assist- 
 ant. Mr. Torrence is a native of Logan County, and was born 
 in 1S60. He has followed this branch of industry for the past 
 10 years, and has been engaged in business on his own account 
 for the past six years. 
 
 N. M. ABBOTT.— Carriage and Wagon Works. 
 
 This gentleman has had an experience in this branch of 
 industry of more than 2oyear6 in this and other cities. His 
 works are well equipped for every description of work in both 
 the iron and wood working departments and lor general repair- 
 ing in all branches. He manufactures light and heavy wagons 
 to order and every variety of wheeled vehicles, using only the 
 best materials and guaranteeing reliable workmanship. Mr. 
 Abbott was born in Cincinnati, O., July, 1832. Heha6beenin 
 business for himself in other localities for several years, but es- 
 tablished hi6 present works in this cily in 1S81. During the 
 war of the Rebellion he served for 100 days a6 a member of 
 the I72d Reg't O. V. I., receiving an honorable discharge in 
 
 J. A.JONES. — Boot and Shoe Maker. 
 
 Mr. J. A. Jones has followed this branch of industry for the 
 pa6t 15 years. He makes a specialty of fine custom hand-made 
 work and guarantees perfect fits and first class material and 
 workmanship at reasonable prices. He also devotes special at- 
 tention to repairing ladies,' gentlemen'6 and children's boots 
 and shoes. Mr. Jones is a native of Hardin County. O., where 
 he was born in 1851;. He has been engaged in business for 
 himself for the past three years and a resident of Belle Centre 
 for one year, where he is rapidly establishing a lucrative and 
 prosperous trade. 
 
 E. M. PAXSON.— Carriage Trimmer. 
 
 This avocation find6 an able representative here in the per- 
 son of Mr. E. M. Paxson, whose shop is located nextadjoinlng 
 the carriage and wagon works of N. M. Abbott. Mr. Pax6on 
 is a native of Hardin County, O., and was born In 1853. He 
 has alwas resided in this immediate vicinity and been engaged 
 in this special branch of business for the past 15 years. He is 
 an expert, careful and conscientious workman and one of the 
 best trimmers in this section. 
 
 ANDREW BLOOM.— Meat Market. 
 
 Mr. Bloom has been actively engaged in the slaughtering, 
 and meat business for the past 15 years and in business for him- 
 self since 1S7S. At his market which is fitted up in first-class 
 style with improved ref' igerators, etc., may be found all kinds 
 of fresh and salt meats, sausages, bolognas, etc., of his own 
 killing and curing. Mr. Bloom uses every month for his own 
 trade from 15 to 20 fine fat beeves and a proportionate number 
 of calves, sheep, swine, etc., in their appropriate season, and 
 employs one assistant. Mr. Bloom is a native of Germany, 
 where be was born in 1S54. He came to the United States in 
 1871, and has been a resident of Logan County since 1SS0. 
 
 H. L. WILCOX.— Barber. 
 
 Mr. H. L. Wilcox, who is an accomplished and expert ton- 
 sorial artist, has carried on busine*s on his own account for the 
 past five years. His rooms are fitted up in modern style and 
 all the appointments are first-class, and neatness and cleanli- 
 ness are the prevailing characteristics. Mr. Wilcox gives his 
 personal attention to those desiring a close, easy shave or fash- 
 ionable hair cut and also employs one competent assistant He 
 is a native of Logan County, and was born in 1867, and has 
 always resided in this vicinity. 
 
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WEST LIBERTY. 
 
 |EST LIBERTY, the second place in wealth 
 and importance in Logan County, is located in 
 ^ the southern part of the county on what has 
 been known as the Ohio Division of the In- 
 diana, Bloomington and Western Railroad, about eight 
 miles south of Bellefontaine, the county seat, and 10 
 miles north of Urbana, the county seat of Champaign 
 County. The place has been settled for quite a number 
 of years, and was incorporated in February, 1834 
 The town underwent a gradual growth until a few years 
 ago, when a destructive conflagration and a disastrous 
 bank failure gave the community a severe blow. About 
 two years ago W. F. Nickerson started a bank here, and 
 with the help of a few more enterprising spirits, has 
 done much to restore public confidence, and we now 
 find the town in a flourishing condition, the present 
 population numbering in the neighborhood of 1,000 
 
 people. Being in the center of a rich agricultural dis- 
 trict, a large trade is had in the merchandizing line, and 
 there are a number of large and flourishing business 
 houses ; some manufacturing is also carried on in the 
 line of flour, lumber, etc. Excellent school facilities 
 are enjoyed, and there are several churches, with the 
 usual numberof secret societiesaud social organizations. 
 The property valuation for the corporation is placed at 
 over $l00,0u0, with no bonded indebtedness recorded 
 against it, while the tax rate is but 17.i>0, a most excel- 
 lent financial showing. A well conducted weekly paper 
 receives a liberal support. Good banking, hotel, ex- 
 press and telegraph facilities are enjoyed, and the town 
 has an air of thrift and progress generally, second to 
 no other place in the county. We give brief sketches 
 of the more importent business concerns here, a perusal 
 of which will well repay the reader. 
 
 D. W. GILL.— Druggist. 
 
 The profession of the pharmacist is an old and honorable 
 one well worthy our attention. One of the most prominent 
 and favorably known pharmacies of Logan County is that of 
 Dr. D. W. Gill, of West Liberty, which was established by 
 him in lSSo. lie carries a full line of pure drugs and chemi- 
 cals, patent medicines, toilet articles, books, stationery and 
 druggists' sundries, and has a we:l established prescription 
 trade, and in this department the house takes rank with the 
 fir^t, for the purity of ingredients and the accuracy and care 
 with which medicines are compounded. This department is 
 under the pecial charge ol George F. Maxwell, a graduate of 
 pharmacy. Dr. Gill is a native and lifelong resident of this 
 town and was born June 6, 1S43. He is a graduate of the Ohio 
 Dental College, and has followed that profession here for 25 
 years. He has now abandoned dentistry and devotes his atten- 
 tion exclusively to the management ot his present business. 
 Dr. Gill entered the service in 1862 as a member of Co. D,85th 
 Reg't O. V. I., in which organization he served for about one 
 year. 
 
 W. S. WAUGIL— Hardware, Etc. 
 
 The hardware trade, which bears such an important rela- 
 tion to the industrial, commercial and agricultural economy of 
 the community, finds an able representative in West Liberty 
 in the person of Mr. W. S. Waugh, proprietor of the general 
 hardware establishment which was lounded by him four years 
 ago. He occupies a main salesroom 20x50 feet in dimensions, 
 with an L 1SX25, and carries a complete and comprehensive 
 line of heavy and shelf hardware, builders' and blacksmiths' 
 6upplies, agricultural tools and implements, table and pocket 
 cutlery, etc. He is also manufacturer's agent for the celebrated 
 Buck- Horn fencing. In each department his stock is full and 
 complete, and his prices will be found invariably the lowest. 
 Mr. Waugh is a n itive of Pennsylvania, but has been a resi- 
 dent of Ohio for the pa-t 35 years. Enterprising and reliable, 
 this house has secured the confidence of the public in a marked 
 degree, a confidence to which the enterprise and e .ergy of the 
 proprietor have made him the deserved recipient. 
 
 R. N. JORDAN.— Attorney at Law. 
 
 Mr. Jordan is a native of Union Cunty, Pa., and was born 
 October 8, 1823. He has been a resident of Logan County, 
 Ohio since 1S50, and in 1863 he was elected justice of the 
 peace He was re-elected in 1866, again in 1S69, and in 1872, 
 for terms of three years each. In the spring of 1S64 he was 
 elected mayor of West Liberty, and re-elected in 1865, and 
 again in 18&6. He was admitted to the bar in August, 1S74, 
 and has since that time devoted his attention to the practice of 
 his profession. He makes a specialty of the settlement of 
 estates, collections and all legal business entrusted to him, and 
 practices in local, county and state courts. 
 
 C. A. THATCHER & CO.— Dental Surgeons. 
 
 The profession of dental surgery has a worthy representa- 
 tive here in Dr. C. A. Thatcher, who graduated from the Wis- 
 consin Dentai College in 1SS6. He was born in Indiana in 
 1S64, but has been a resident of Ohio for the past 13 years. 
 He has made mechanical and operative dentistry a special 
 study, availing himself of all mechanical and scientific im- 
 
 provements. He is enabled to extract teeth, or manufacture 
 sets on the most approved methods, paying special attention 
 to the preservation of the natural teeth. In ail branches of 
 dentistry the public will find Dr. Thatcher competent and 
 careful. He is enjoying a steadily growing practice from the 
 best class of citizens, as all work is warranted to give satis- 
 faction. 
 
 G. M. SHAFER. — Dkuggist, Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 The popular Palace Drug Store now conducted by Dr. G. 
 M. Shafer was established in October, 18S6, and is recognized 
 as a leading house in this line. The main room is 18x80 feet 
 in dimensions, and the stock carried embraces a full line of 
 pure drugs, medicines, chemicals, paints, oils, glass, window 
 shades and fixtures, druggists' sundries, toilet articles and per- 
 fumeries and miscellaneous merchandise in this line. Dr. 
 Shafer, who still continues th 1 ? practice of medicine and sur- 
 gery, is a native of Centreville, Montgomery County, Ohio, 
 where he was born September 5, 1834. In September, 1S61, 
 he entered the service as a member of Fremont's body 
 guard, known as the Denton Cadets. This organization was 
 subsequently disbanded, and he re-enlisted in the 57th Reg't. 
 O. V. I. in April, 1S62, at Shiloh. In 1864 he was promoted 
 to hospital steward in the United States service and assigned to 
 duty at Cincinnati. In 1S65 he was appointed and commis- 
 sioned assistant surgeon, U. S. A., and attached to the U. S. 
 Heavy Artillery. He resigned at Natchez, Miss., in 1S66, and 
 resumed the practice of his profession, locating at Bloom Cen- 
 tre, Logan County, where he remained for 20 years, becoming 
 a resident of West Liberty in 1S86. He graduated from the 
 Starling Medical College at Columbus, Ohio, in January, 1865, 
 from which institution he holds a diploma. 
 
 COLTON & GASKILL— Grain, Seeds, Flour and 
 Feed. 
 The extensive grain warehouse, with ample storage capac- 
 ity, on the line of the I. B. & W. R. R. is operated by the en- 
 terprising firm of Colton & Gaskill, dealers and shippers of 
 grain, seeds, flour and feed, This business was established in 
 18S6, and the members of the firm are Mr. J. W. Gaskill and 
 the well known firm of Colton Bros., merchant millers of 
 Bellefontaine, a sketch ol whose fine mills will be found in the 
 review of Bellefontaine's representative business establish- 
 ments. Mr. Gaskill is a native of Stark Councy, Ohio, where 
 he was born in 1843. 
 
 D. H. GARWOOD.— Druggist. 
 
 This popular pharmacy was established by the present 
 proprietor 37 years ago, and is recognized among the oldest 
 business houses of Logan County under one continuous man- 
 agement. Mr. Garwood occupies a commodious salesroom 
 20x60 feet in dimensions, thoroughly stocked with a complete 
 line of the purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, patent 
 medicines, toilet articles, wines and liquors for medicinal pur- 
 poses, druggists' sundries, lamps, fancy goods, miscellaneous 
 and blank books, stationery, paints, oils, varnishes, etc. He 
 makes a specialty of the accurate preparation of physicians' 
 prescriptions and family recipes. Mr. Garwood is a native of 
 Union County, Ohio, and was born in 1822. He is a practical 
 pharmacist and chemist of many years' experience in this line. 
 
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 BUSINESS REVIEW 
 
 WEST LIBERTY BANKING CO.— Main and Baird Sts. 
 This company was organized in the Fall of 1SS6, with VV. 
 Z. Nickerson as cashier. The company transacts a general 
 banking business in all branches, receives deposits, loans money, 
 discounts approved commercial pap-r, makes collections and is- 
 sues drafts on the principal cities of America and Europe. All bu- 
 ness of a financial nature entrusted to this company will be at- 
 tended to promptly and faithfully. Mr. Nickerson was form- 
 erly engaged in the loan and real estate business at Cleveland, 
 Ohio, and is a thoroughly practical business man. He located 
 here in 1S86. Previous to his locating here West Liberty had 
 suffered severely by fire and the failure of their local bank. All 
 business was prostrated and many of the citizens had lost confi- 
 dence in the future of the town. Notwithstanding these dis- 
 couraging surroundings, Mr. Nickerson opened his bank here 
 and by a conservative yet enterprising business policy has built 
 up a flourishing business; but he has been mainly instrumental 
 in accomplishing still more than this. With the heip of a few 
 other enterprising spirits, confidence has been restored, and the 
 town within the last two years has made rapid progress and 
 now ranks second in amount of business transacted, in the 
 county, and one of the most progressive in this section. 
 
 D. B. ALLEN. — Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Dr. Allen, who is a native of Ohio, was born in 1S23, and 
 has consequently reached the age of 64. He is an old resident 
 and highly esteemed citizen of West Liberty, where he has 
 been engagfd in the practice of medicine for more than a quar- 
 ter of a century. Although still vigorous and hearty, he still 
 continues the large practice which he has enjoyed for so many 
 years. That he may long be spared to benefit others with his 
 advice and counsel, is the wish of his many friends. 
 
 ELLIOTT & SON.— Groceries, Hardware, Etc. 
 
 This old established business house dates its origin back to 
 the time of the civil war, when it was founded bv Enis Bald- 
 win. Mr. Benjamin Elliott became a partner in 1866, and after 
 the death of Mr. Baldwin, which occurred in 18S5, his son, 
 Willis L. Elliott, was admitted and the present firm name 
 adopted. They occupy a room iSxSo feet in dimensions, carry- 
 ing a large and carefully selected stock of staple and fancy 
 groceries, provisions, produce, heavy and shelf hardware, cut- 
 lery, queens and glassware, no'ions and grocers' sundries gen- 
 erally. Mr. Benjamin Elliott, the senior member of the r.rm, 
 is a native of Chester County, Pa., and was born in 1825. He 
 ha6 been a resident of Ohio for the past 42 years. He first 
 located at Mingo, Champaign Countv, removing to West Lib- 
 ery about i860. He has held the office of town treasurer and 
 has been a prominent member of the school board here for the 
 past 20 years. His son and partner, Willis S. Elliott, wasb in 
 in Champaign County in 1S56, and came to West Liberty with 
 his parents in i860. 
 
 J. M. HUNTER & SON. — Agricultural Implements, 
 Etc. 
 
 A representative house making a specially o{ handling the 
 latest and best agricultural implements in Logan County, is 
 that of J. M. Hunter & Son, which was established 10 years 
 ago, and which carries at all times a full line of ihe best makes 
 of agricultural implements and machinery, reapers, mowers, 
 binders, plows, harrows, cultivators, Brown and Milburn 
 wagons, Syracuse and Troy surrey wagons and several styles 
 of buggies. Mr. J. M. Hunter is a native of Champaign 
 County, Ohio, where he was born in 183S. He has been a resi- 
 dent of Logan County for the past 17 years. Mr. Hunter has 
 taken a deep interest and active part in education and morality. 
 He has filled the office of treasurer of the school board for 
 many years, and as an organizer and leader in Sabbath schools 
 has been prominent and active. He is at the present time 
 superintendent of the M. E. Church Sabbath school. His son 
 and business associate, also a native of Champaign County, 
 was born in 1863. 
 
 M. C. KEITH— Meat Market. 
 
 A well ordered business enterprise is the market conducted 
 by Mr. M. C. Keith at West Lib rty, which was established 
 in its present location five years ago, and where may be ob- 
 tained in their proper seasons all kinds of fresh, salted and 
 smoked meats of Mr. Keith's own curing and killing. He uses 
 monthly for his trade from 15 to 20 fat beeves and a large num- 
 ber of hogs, sheep, calves and small stock. The best in qual- 
 ity and full value for money paid will be found to be the rule 
 at this meat market. Mr. Keith is a native of Champaign 
 County, Ohio and was born in 1852. He has been a resident 
 of this town for the past 27 years, and is thoroughly conversant 
 with the business in which he is engaged. 
 
 BENJAMIN B. LEONARD.— Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Dr. Benjamin B. Leonard, one of the oldest and most suc- 
 cessful practitioners of medicine in Logan County, is a native 
 of Champaign Countv, Ohio, where he was born in 1825. He 
 has now been a resideut of West Liberty for more than 40 
 years, locating here and commencing the practice of medicine 
 after graduating fr m the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati. 
 He enjoys a wide and influential circle of acquaintances in this 
 and surrounding towns, where he is highly esteemed as a skill- 
 ful and accomplished physician and surgeon. He has enjoyed 
 the honor of the presidency of the Ohio State Medical Society. 
 
 MISS K. H. SIEG.— Dry Goods and Notions. 
 
 This house was established here more than a quarter of a 
 century ago under the firm name of H. J. Miller & Co. Mr. 
 Sieg (the company) dying in 1881, the business was for a while 
 continued by the surviving partner, Mr. Miller. In 1885 Miss 
 Sieg became sole proprietress. She had ei joyed the advantage 
 of a long practical experience in the business while her late 
 brother was a member of the firm, and was admirably qualified 
 to conduct the affairs of the house in a liberal and enterprising 
 manner, maintaining its old time reputation. She occupies 
 one entire floor, 20x80, with the basement and a portion of the 
 second floor. The stock carried embraces a general line of 
 foreign and American dry goods, dress fabrics, cloaks and 
 wraps, domestics, white goods, trimmings, notions, etc., and is 
 as full and complete as that of any contemporaneous establish- 
 ment in Logan County. Miss Sieg is a native of Virginia, but 
 has been a resident of West Liberty for the past 21 years. 
 
 E. B. DOWNS. — Groceries and Provisions. 
 
 The Palace Grocery, as it is familiarly known, was estab- 
 lished eight years ago by H. S. Taylor, who was succeeded by 
 J. W Gaskifl, followed by the firm of Henkle, Downs & Co. 
 Mr. Downs assumed the exclusive management and control 
 June 15, 1SS7, and occupies one entire floor and basement, each 
 24x90 feet in dimensions, with a largeand comprehensive stock 
 of choice family groceries, provisions, household necessities 
 and table supplies, queens and glassware, willow and wooden 
 ware and miscellaneous merchandise such as is usually com- 
 prehended in the classification of grocers' sundries. Mr. 
 Downs handles large quantises of pure maple sugar and syrup 
 in their season, shipping in large lots to remote points. Mr. 
 Downs is a native of Champaign County, Ohio, where he was 
 born in 1S61 near West Liberty, and is one of our most enter- 
 prising business men. 
 
 F. N. JOfNSON.— Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Etc. 
 
 This house was established nine years ago by Mr. J. W. 
 Woodward, who was succeeded by the present proprietor in 
 1SS6, himself and father purchasing the property in 1SS7. 
 His stock is full and complete in each department, selected 
 with an express view to the requirements of the trade in this 
 section, and consists of the best and most reliable makes of 
 fine and common boots, shoes and rubbers for ladies', gentle- 
 men's and children's wear; hats, caps and gloves. Mr. John- 
 son is a native and lifelong resident of Logan County, where 
 he was born in 1S65 The salesroom, which is fitted up in first 
 class style, is 18x70 feet in size, and one assistant is employed. 
 
 CHARLES F. FOX.— Stoves, Tinware, Etc. 
 
 One of fhe leading establishments of the kind here is that 
 conducted by Mr. Charles F. Fox, who has been engaged in 
 this special branch of industry for the past 10 years. He keeps 
 a large and desirable line of the best makes of cooking and 
 heating stoves, and his advice may be implicitly relied on. He 
 also carries a large stock of tin, copper and sheet iron ware 
 and housefurnishing goods of his own manufacture, and makes 
 a specialty of metal roofing, spouting, guttering and general 
 jobbing. He employs one assistant, and occupies for sales and 
 manufacturing purposes a room 20x90 feet in dimensions. Mr. 
 Fox is a native of Clarke County, Ohio, and was born at 
 Springfield in 1857, and is a practical mechanic. 
 
 CYRUS L. ZIEGLER.— News Depot, Notions, Etc. 
 
 An important factor of the mercantile establishments of 
 West Liberty is the news depot of Mr. Cyrus L. Ziegler, which 
 has done much for this community by the dissemination of the 
 products of the printing press in the matter of periodical liter- 
 ature and newspapers, miscellaneous books, etc. Mr. Ziegler 
 also carries a general line of notions, small wares, stationery, 
 5 and 10 cent goods. This house was established three years 
 ago by the present proprietor, who is a native of West Liberty 
 and was born in 1844. He enlisted in 1862 in Co. I, 96th Reg't. 
 O V. I., and remained in service until 1S65, when he received 
 an honorable discharge. 
 
LOGAN COUNTY. 
 
 17 
 
 WILLIAM M.FISHBOUGH— Bakery and Restaurant. 
 The manufacture of choice family bread, rolls, buns, cakes, 
 pastry, pies, etc., is an industry which was established in West 
 Liberty by Mr. William M Fishbough in 1S84. In connec- 
 tion with the bakery he also carries on a finely equipped res- 
 taurant and lunch counter, where patrons may be served at all 
 hours of the day or evening with first class meals, warm or 
 cold lunches. This is a popular resort for both ladies and gen- 
 tlemen, citizens and strangers. Mr. Fishbough, who is a well 
 known and highly esteemed citizen, is a native of the state of 
 New Jersey, where he was born in 1844. He has been a resi- 
 dent of this vicinity for the past 34 years, and prior to embark- 
 ing in his present enterprise was engaged in the grocery trade 
 for several years. 
 
 HENRY HENDERSON.— Harness. 
 
 This gentleman has followed this occupation for nearly 25 
 years. Fifteen years ago, with a partner, he embarked in busi- 
 ness on his own account, and during the past four years has 
 conducted the business successfully alone. He carries a good 
 stock embracing single and double, light and heavy hand made 
 harness ot the best material and workmanship; saddles, col- 
 
 lars, whips, robes, blankets and horse clothing generally, mak- 
 ing a leading specialty of manulacturing harness to order and 
 of repairing in all branches. Mr. Henderson is a native of 
 New Jersey, where he was born in 1847. He has been a resi- 
 dent of Logan County for the past 33 years. In 1863, when 
 but 16 years ot age, he enlisted in the 12th Ohio Cavalry, and 
 received an honorable discharge in 1865. 
 
 JAMES H. ARTIS— Fashionable Barber. 
 
 The elegantly furnished and finely appointed tonsorial 
 rooms of Mr. James H. Artis Ere a credit alike to the town and 
 to their enterprising proprietor. They are furnished in mod- 
 ern metropolitan style and contain three fine chairs, with three 
 combination black walnut casts and mirrors, models of artistic 
 design and workmanship, presided over by skilled and accom- 
 plished workmen. Mr. Artis contemplates the addition of 
 bathing accommodations in a short time, an enterprise which 
 will be duly appreciated by our citizens and cannot fail to 
 prove remunerative to him. Mr. Artis is a native of this 
 township and was born in 1840. He has devoted his attention 
 to this branch of business for the past 25 years, and at his 
 present location since 1S85. 
 
 RUSHSYLVANIA. 
 
 |USHSYLVANIA is the most important place in 
 the northeastern part of Logan County. It is 
 situated on the line of the Cleveland, Columbus, 
 Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway, about nine 
 miles northeast of Bellefontaine.the county seat It is 
 a place of active trade, a large business in merchandiz- 
 ing being carried on with the natives of the rich agri- 
 cultural country surrounding, and its excellent railroad 
 facilities have also contributed much toward its growth 
 At the present time the population is about 700 and is 
 
 gradually increasing. The property valuation is placed 
 at $1(10,940, with a debt of less than $500 recorded 
 against it, most of which was incurred in the purchase 
 of a fire engine. An excellent graded school offers 
 good educational facilities, and there are three churches. 
 There is also a lodge of Odd Fellows and a post of the 
 G A. R., as well as a number of social organizations. 
 Good banking, hotel, express and telegraph facilities are 
 enjoyed, and the community generally is thriving and 
 progressive. We mention the more enterprising houses 
 
 CITIZENS' BANK. 
 
 This reliable financial institution was organized in 1873, and 
 prior to that time there were no banking facilities nearer than 
 Bellefontaine, nine miles distant. A general banking business 
 is transacted in loans, discounts and deposits. It makes col- 
 lections, issues drafts and loans money on approved commer- 
 cial paper. Its list of depositors embraces the leading merchants, 
 manufacturers and farmers of th!s section, and the affairs of 
 the institution are on a sound financial basis. Mr. W. McAdams 
 president of the bank, is a native of the state of Tennessee, but 
 has been a resident here for the past 55 years. He ranks among 
 the weal they farmers of Logan, owning in this county some 
 1,500 acres. He gives considerable time and attention to the 
 raising of fine stock. On his stock farm is to be found the only 
 standard bred stallion in the county. His numerous fine brood 
 mares and their colts are quite valuable. He is well and favor- 
 ably known in commercial circles, Mr. O. R. Pegg, the cash- 
 ier, possesses the entire confidence of the business public, and 
 w as born in Franklin County, O, in 1835. He has resided in 
 Rushsylvania for the past 15 years. 
 
 E. M. LEWIS.— General Merchandise. 
 
 This old established stand was founded in 1866, by Lewis & 
 McCulloch and has since that time been conducted by Lewis 
 Bros, Lewis & Stewart, Wm. Campbell & Son, and the present 
 proprietor who assumed the entire control of the business in 
 1884. Mr. Lewis occupies a salesroom 20x90 feet in dimen- 
 sions with a large and well selected stock of general merchan- 
 dise, embracing foreign and American dry goods, dress fabrics, 
 notions, ladies' and gentlemen's furnishing goods, staple and 
 fancy groceries, provisions, produce, china, crockery and glass- 
 ware, ready-made clothing, hats, caps, boots, shoes and a great 
 variety of articles usually found in a first-class establishment of 
 this description. Mr. Lewis buys all the wool that is offered 
 here each season. He is a native of Washington County, Pa., 
 where he was born in 1841, but has been a resident of Ohio 
 since five years of age and of this county since i860, at which 
 time he commenced his mercantile career as a clerk in a gen- 
 eral store in this village. 
 
 HOWARD'S HOTEL AND RESTAURANT.- W. A. How 
 ard, Pkop'r. 
 This popular hotel located only two doors from the railroad 
 station has been in existence for more than 15 years and under 
 its present management for the past three years. It has 14 well 
 f rnished rooms and the table 's first-class in every respect. 
 The rates are $1.50 per day for board and room on the Ameri- 
 can plan. Connected w ith the hotel is a finely arranged res- 
 taurant where meals and lunches are served on the European 
 plan. Under the firm name of Howard & Vance is conducted 
 a well regulated livery and feed stable, special attention being 
 given to the accommodating of commercial men withample fa- 
 cilities for all local demands, funerals, business or pleasure par- 
 ties. The stable is well equipped, having accommodations for 30 
 head of horses. A number ofgood roadsters are kept constantly 
 for livery use. Mr. Howard is a native and life-long resident 
 of this village, and is well qualified for this business. 
 
 WRIGHT BROS.— Furniture Dealers and Funeral 
 Directors. 
 This well-known and reliable house was established in 1872 
 by the present proprietors. They carry in stock a choice line of 
 fine and common furniture, much ofwhich is of their own man- 
 ufacture and make a specialty of repairing, renovating and up- 
 holstering in the most workmanlike manner. They also keep 
 a variety of styles of coffins, c.skets, burial cases and underta- 
 kers' supplies and have an elegant and costly hearse for funeral 
 occasions. They are prepared at all times to assume the man- 
 agement and direction of funerals. Mr. W. A. Wright is a na- 
 tive of Licking County, and was ':orn at Homer, in 1S52. Mr. 
 K. M. Wright, a native of the same place, was born in 1854 and 
 has been a resident of this vicinity since 1861. He is at the 
 present time Township Clerk. This office has been filled by 
 one of the brothers for the past 10 years. 
 
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 J. A. LONG.— Wagon Maker. 
 
 Mr. J. A. Long, a practical wagon maker of many years' ex- 
 perience occupies a portion of a building in connection with Mr. 
 R. N. Shaw, the former devoting his attention to the wood- 
 
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 working and the latter to the iron working department of car- 
 riage and wagon making. Mr. Long is a native of the state of 
 Illinois, where he was born in 1S4S. He has been a resident of 
 Ohio for the past six years, and established in business at his 
 present location for five years. He has facilities for manufact- 
 : liny the wood work for any description of carriage, light or 
 heavy wagons, etc., in the most thorough manner and makes 
 a specialty of repairs in this department exclusively. 
 
 actively engaged in business since 1875, and operated a flour 
 mill prior to embarking in his present business in 18S2. J. S. 
 Grabiel has lately became a member of the firm. 
 
 E. S. ARBEGAST.— Hardware, Stoves, Etc. 
 
 Established as recently Mas ay, 18S7, this house has received 
 a liberal support from this and adjoining towns. Mr. Arbegast 
 occupies a room 22x80 feet in dimensions for sales and manu- 
 
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 DAY & GRABIEL.— Saw Mill. 
 
 1 Mr. George O. Day has dui irg the past five years been en- 
 gaged as manufacturer and dealer in hard wood "lumber. The 
 present mill just erected is well equipped lor getting out hard 
 wood U n.l :er of any desiied dimensions and in addition to man- 
 ufacturing lor their own trade and for shipment they do con- 
 siderable custom sawing for residents of this and adjoining 
 tow iii. Mr. Day is a native of Utica, Licking County, O., and 
 has hoiii a resident of Logan County since 1S72. He has been 
 
 factoring purpose-., where he carries a fine line of cooking and 
 heating stoves, hoilow ware, tin, copper and sheet iron ware of 
 his own manufacture, house furnishing goods, kitchen utensils, 
 etc. He makes a specialty of metal roofing, spouting, gutter- 
 ing and general jobbing in this line and guarantees all work 
 performed by him or his assistants. Mr. Arbegast is a native 
 and life long resident of Logan County, and was born in 1S63. 
 He is a practical worker in sheet metals and employs one 
 skilled assistant in the manufacturing department. 
 
LOGAN COUNTY. 
 
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 T. H. SELDERS. — Groceries and Provisions. 
 
 This popular house was established in 1885, by Selders & 
 Vance. In December, iS^6, Mr. Selders became sole proprie- 
 tor and has established a large and prosperous trade. He occu- 
 pies a salesroom 20x60 feet in dimensions, and carries a care- 
 fully selected stock of staple and lancy family groceries, teas, 
 coffees, sugars, spices, canned goods, provisions, produce, 
 queensware and glassware, household specialties and table re- 
 quisites, notions, small wares, cigars, tobacco and grocers' sun- 
 dries generally. Mr. Selders is a native of Logan County, and 
 was born in 1S46. In the Fall of 1S63, when but 16 years of 
 age he entered the service of his country as a member of Co. F. 
 23d Reg't O. V. I., and served until the close of the war, re- 
 ceiving an honorable discharge in July, 1S65. In 1879, at the 
 age of 33 he was commissioned Justice of the Peace, and is now 
 serving his second term in that capacity. 
 
 R. N. SHAW. — Carriage Manufacturer. 
 
 Mr. Shaw, who is a practical wagon and carriage ironer of 
 many years experience devotes his personal attention to the 
 iron working department of the carriage works conducted by 
 him jointly with Mr. J. A. Long, whose wood working shop is 
 located in the same building. He is prepared to do any kind 
 of work in this line at short notice and makes a specialty of re- 
 pairing the iron portions of wheeled vehicles and agricultural im- 
 plements in the most thorough and workmanlike manner. Mr. 
 Shaw is a native of Adams County, O., where he was born in 
 1850. He has been a resident of Logan County for the past 21 
 years. 
 
 SCRIBNER & WOOD— General Merchandise. 
 
 This representative house was founded in 1SS7 by Messrs. 
 Knapp & Walter, who were succeeded in January, 18S8, by 
 Scribner & Wood. Their stock of general merchandise will 
 compare favorably with that carried by any contemporaneous 
 establishment in Logan County, and consists of a complete and 
 comprehensive assortment of foreign and American dry goods, 
 woolens, domestics, furnishing goods, notions, hats, caps, boots, 
 shoes and staple and fancy family groceries, teas, coffees, spices, 
 sugars, canned goods, fruits, provisions, produce, queensware 
 and glassware and a great variety of articles in every day de- 
 mand. Mr. W. W. Scribner is a native of Marion County, O., 
 
 as is also his partner, Mr. J. H. W00J. Both are old residents 
 of Logan County, and are well and favorably known in this 
 community. 
 
 S. A. TAYLOR.— News Depot, Cigars, Etc. 
 
 Mr. Taylor established his present business in this village 
 four years ago on a comparatively small scale as a news depot 
 for the sale of news and literary papers and periodicals, and 
 has since considerably increased the scope of his operations, 
 having recently "added a fine stock of Havana and domestic 
 cigars, manufactured tobacco, smokers' articles, stationery, no- 
 tions, small wares, school supplies, etc., etc. He car- 
 ries all the current literature of the day and the standard libra- 
 ries, works of fiction, romance, etc., and is prepared to furnish 
 any work not carried in stock at short notice and at publishers' 
 prices. Mr. Taylor is a native and life-long resident of Logan 
 County, and was born in this town in 1S65. 
 
 S. BYERS. — Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes and 
 Clothing, Etc. 
 This house was established August 5, 18S7, but Mr. Byers 
 has followed business pursuits since 18S3. The house is one 
 among the most reliable and prosperous of its class in the town, 
 carrying a full stock of staple end fancy groceries, country 
 produce, canned and bottled goods, fine teas, coffees, sugars, 
 syrups, glass and queensware, grocers' sundries generally, dry 
 goods, boots, shoes and clothing in different grades and styles 
 adapted to the trade. Although a young house a large and 
 growing trade is already established. Mr. Byers is an ex-sol- 
 dier of the war. He entered in 1S62 in the 85th Reg't. O. V. 
 I. and received an honorable discharge in 1S64. He is a native 
 and lifelong resident of Logan County. 
 
 L. S. DORAN.— Druggist. 
 
 Familiarly known as the "Pioneer Drug Store," this popu- 
 lar pharmacy has for nearly 50 years enjoyed a prosperous and 
 successful career. This pioneer establishment was founded in 
 1S49 by its present manager, Dr. I. Doran. There is carried in 
 stock a general line of drugs and medicines ofguaranteed purity 
 and excellence, proprietary remedies, druggists' sundries, mis- 
 cellaneous and blank books and stationery, school supplies, toi- 
 let articles, perfumes and miscellaneous goods in this line. 
 
HUNTSVILLE. 
 
 |UNTSVILLE is a thriving little village of about 
 (iOO people, in the northern part of Logan Coun- 
 ty. It is situated on the line of the Indiana, 
 Bloomington and Western Railway about six 
 miles north of Bellefoutaine, the county seat Good 
 business facilities are offered by a number of business 
 houses, and quite a large trade is had with the country 
 surrounding, considering the close proximity to larger 
 
 towns. Excellent school facilities are afforded by a well 
 conducted graded school, and there are three healthy 
 church organizations. There is a public hall, hotel ad- 
 vantages, express and telegraph offices. As long as the 
 rich farming country surrounding continues to increase 
 in population, Huntsville will continue to grow in im- 
 portance and population. The business men are enter- 
 prising. We give sketches of the more important. 
 
 A. B. WILSON.— Jeweler. 
 
 Mr. A. B. Wilson is a native of Highland County, Ohio, 
 where he was born in 1865. He has been a resident of Hunts- 
 ville since 1885, in which year his present business was estab- 
 lished. Mr. Wilson is a" practical and experienced watch- 
 maker and jeweler. He carries a small but very desirable line 
 of American watches, clocks, line jewelry, spectacles, silver 
 and plated ware, etc., and devotes his personal attention to 
 cleaning, repairing and adjusting watches and clocks, and to 
 repairing jewelry of every description in the most workman- 
 like manner and at the most reasonable rates. 
 
 PARRETT & IRELAND. -Groceries, Grain and Pro- 
 duce. 
 
 While handling every description of staple and fancy gro- 
 ceries, this firm make a leading specialty of dealing in all kinds 
 of grain, clover seed and country produce generally, for which 
 they are at all times prepared to pay the highest ruling rates 
 either in merchandise or cash. Mr. Joseph Parrett is a native 
 of Fayette County, but has been a resident of Logan County 
 for the past four years. Mr. A. L. Ireland was born in Illinois 
 but raised in Fayette County, Ohio. In addition to his inter- 
 est in the above named firm he carries on individually a stove 
 and tinware establishment, and is prepared to execute all 
 kinds of roofing, spouting, guttering and outdoor as well as 
 in-door jobbing in this line. This store has been in operation 
 about one year. 
 
 WILLIAMSON & CARTER.— Saw Mill. 
 
 This mill was erected four years ago by Mr. A. M. Will- 
 iamson, who operated it alone until April, 1SS7, manufacturing 
 hardwood lumber exclusively. At this time Mr. J. M. Carter 
 purchased an interest in the business and the present firm name 
 and style was adopted and the business enlarged, pine and other 
 lumber being kept in stock for the local trade. The hardwood 
 is principally shipped to Dayton for use by the various manu- 
 facturing establishments there. The mill is thoroughly equip- 
 ped with first-cla-s machinery, and six hands are regularly 
 employed. Mr. Williamson is a native of the state of New 
 Jersey and was born in 1848. Mr. J. M. Carter is a native and 
 lifelong resident ot Ohio. 
 
 MOFFETT & WYNN.— Blacksmiths. 
 
 This partnership was formed in 1SS0, although both mem- 
 bers of the firm had been for many years previously engaged 
 in the same branch of industry. They carry on a general 
 blacksmithing and jobbing business in all branches, making a 
 specialty of scientific horseshoeing. They also manutacture 
 wagons to order, and do quite an extensive business in repair- 
 ing carriages, wagons and all kinds of wheeled vehicles and 
 agricultural implements. Mr. W. M. Moffett is a native ot 
 Union County, Ohio, and was born in 1855. He has been a 
 resident of Huntsville for the past eight years and engaged in 
 this branch of industry for the past I4years. Mr. G. S. Wynn 
 has resided in Ohio for more than 20 years, and followed the 
 avocation of blacksmith and wagon maker for 33 years. 
 
 T. H. CLOW & SON.— Blacksmiths and Dealers in 
 Buggies and Wagons. 
 Mr. T. H. Clow has been engaged at blacksmithing since 
 1841, and in 1S53 he opened a shop on his own account. The 
 present firm was organized in 1S7S by the admission of his son, 
 E. W. Clow. They carry in stock a number of fine buggies, 
 spring and road wagons, and possess ample facilities for man- 
 ufacturing to order any desired style of wheeled vehicles in the 
 most thorough and workmanlike manner. They also do re- 
 pairing of all kinds in both iron and wood working depart- 
 ment, and general jobbing and blacksmithing, making a spe- 
 cialty of horseshoeing upon scientific principles. Mr. T. H. 
 Clow was born in Fayette County, Ohio, in 1S29, but removed 
 with his parents to Indiana when a child. He located in 
 Huntsville in 1849. During the civil war he entered the serv- 
 
 ice as a member of the 183d Reg't. O. V. I., in 1864, and was 
 honorably discharged in 1865. Mr. E. W. Clow is a native of 
 Logan County, and is also a practical blacksmith and wagon 
 maker. 
 
 W. W. COULTER.— Boots and Shoes. 
 
 This business was started here in January, 1888. Mr. Coul- 
 ter is a native and lilelong resident ot Logan County and was 
 born in 1854. He nas been actively engaged in mercantile 
 pursuits as clerk and salesman for other parties since he was 
 15 years of age, and commenced his commercial career under 
 the most favorable auspices. His stock is new, fresh and de- 
 sirable, selected with an express view to the requirements of 
 the better class of trade in this section, and consists ot a fine 
 line of boots, shoes, rubbers and slippers for ladies', gentle- 
 men's and children's wear, from the best manufactories of the 
 Union, which he is enabled to offer at such low prices as to 
 defy successful competition. 
 
 J. H. HARROD.— Hardware. 
 
 Captain ]. H. Harrod has been actively engaged in mercan- 
 tile pursuits for the past 30 years. He occupies a commodious 
 salesroom 25x75 feet in dimensions, where he carries a general 
 line of heavy and shelf hardware, pocket and table cutlery, 
 agricultural tools and implements, mecnanics' supplies, build- 
 ers' materials', etc. Captain Harrod is a native and lifelong 
 resident of Logan County, where he was born in 1832. Dur- 
 ing the war of the rebellion he served for four months as cap- 
 tain of Co. C, I32d O. V. I., entering the service in 1S64. 
 
 JOHN McCLESTER.— General Merchandise. 
 
 This house was founded over 35 years ago by S. B. Foster, 
 who was succeeded by the present owner in 18S6. The prem- 
 ises occupied consist of one commodious salesroom 30x60 feet 
 in dimensions, where may be found a large and carefully 
 selected stock of staple anJ fancy groceries, household requi- 
 sites, provisions, farm and dairy products, glass and queens- 
 ware, foreign and American dry goods, domestics, dress 
 fabrics, ladies' and gentlemen's furnishing goods, boots and 
 shoes and miscellaneous merchandise in great variety. Mr. 
 McClester is a native of the state of Pennsylvania and was 
 born in 1S39. Prior to becoming a resident of Huntsville he 
 had been for seven years previously engaged in mercantile 
 pursuits in his native state. 
 
 GEO. E. MILLER. — Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Dr. Geo. E. Miller, homeopathic physician and surgeon, is 
 a native of Germany, where he was born in 1852. He came 
 to the United .States with his parents when but a child and was 
 educated in this country. He devoted his attention to the 
 study of the homeopathic school of medicine, and graduated 
 in 18S4 from the Pulte Medical College of Cincinnati, from 
 which institution he received a diploma. He first located at 
 New Bremen, Auglaize County, Ohio, where he practiced for 
 two vears, and became a resident of Huntsville July 6, 1887, 
 where he has already established a lucrative and steadily in- 
 creasing practice. 
 
 ABRAHAM ELDER.— Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Dr. Abraham Elder, who is one of the oldest and most suc- 
 cessful practitioners in Logan County, is a native of Perry 
 County, Ohio, where he was born in 182 1. He graduated more 
 than 20 years ago from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and 
 Surgery. He has been continuously engaged in the practice 
 of medicine and surgery for more than 30 years. He first 
 located at Ridgeway, Hardin County, where he remained for 
 about three years, after which he removed to Huntsville, where 
 he had first settled after leaving Perry County. He is at the 
 present time, and has been for several years president of the 
 school board. Dr. Elder owns two fine farms in this vicinity, 
 and also some valuable town property. 
 
LOGAN COUNTY. 
 
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 JESSE SHORT.— Livery and Feed Stable. 
 
 Mr. Short erected the commodious stable now occupied by 
 him in August, 1882. He has ample accommodations for feed- 
 ing or boarding 15 head of horses, and in the livery depart- 
 ment keeps constantly on hand eight or 10 fine roadsters, with 
 
 carriages, buggies and light wagons suitable for any ordinary 
 occasion. Mr. Short is a native of Logan County, Ohio, and 
 was born on a farm in 1S40. Prior to engaging in his present 
 business he was for several years engaged in agricultural pur- 
 suits and in trading in horses and blooded stock. 
 
 QUINCY. 
 
 [ULNCY is one of the most important places in 
 the southwestern part of Logan County. It is 
 located on the Great Miami River and on the 
 '%§*$' Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indiana- 
 polis Railway about 10 miles southwest of Bellefontaine, 
 the county seat. Quincy is located in Miami Township, 
 and was laid out by James Baldwin and Manlove Cham- 
 bers about the year 1 830, and was named after John 
 Quincy Adams. The town was incorporated in Febru- 
 ary, 1839. The present population is about 600, a fair 
 increase having taken place since 1880, when it was 
 
 about 400. There are good school facilities and several 
 church organizations, with some social and benevolent 
 societies. The property valuation is placed at about 
 6150,000, with no bonded indebtedness recorded against 
 it. A good trade is had with the natives of the rich 
 agricultural country surrounding. There has been dis- 
 covered here a plentiful supply of natural gas, and if 
 proper steps are taken to induce manufacturers to locate 
 here this town will soon outgrow any other in the coun- 
 ty outside the county seat. We mention the more en- 
 terprising concerns here. 
 
 J. A. BROWN. — General Merchandise. 
 
 This is the leading establishment of its kind in this section 
 and was founded in 1862. In the salesroom, which is 24x60 
 feet in dimensions, may be found almost every article required 
 in domestic life, including foreign and American dry goods, 
 domestics, dress fabrics, notions, staple and fancy groceries, 
 ready made clothing and gentlemen's furnishing goods, boots, 
 shoes, rubbers, queens and glass ware, provisions, produce, 
 household necessities and table requisites in great variety. 
 Mr. Brown is a native of the state of Pennsylvania, and was 
 born in 1835. He has been a resident of Ohio since 1S36, and 
 prior to opening his present establishment was engaged in 
 mercantile pursuits at Harper, this county. During the war 
 he was commissioned by the Governor as captain of Co. C, 
 I32d Reg't., a state organization known as the 3Sth O. N. G. 
 before and after its service in the war. He served for loodays, 
 receiving an honorable discharge at the expiration of his term 
 of service. He has held various offices of public trust: was 
 postmaster of Harper from 1S57 to 1862 ; served as postmaster 
 of Quincy two years under President Arthur, and is at present 
 a prominent member of the town council. In financial and 
 business circles Mr. Brown ranks among the most prominent 
 men in this section of the state. His business career has been 
 marked with success, the result of a ripe and judicious knowl- 
 edge of business affairs, displaying enterprise and energy in 
 all matters that promote the public welfare. His private resi- 
 dence, erected here by him, is among the most costly and sub- 
 stantial in the town. In addition to his large mercantile and 
 real estate interests here he is quite largely interested in west- 
 ern property, his cattle ranch in Butler County, Kansas, con- 
 sisting of 640 acres. He also holds the title to a considerable 
 body ot land in Dakota and Kansas, all the legitimate result 
 of industry and perseverance. 
 
 ED. F. CURTIS.— Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Etc. 
 
 This house was established as a tinware manufactory on a 
 small scale 14 years ago, the other branches being added and 
 facilities enlarged from time to time. Mr. Curtis now carries 
 a good line of cooking and heating stoves and ranges, hollow 
 ware, tin, copper and sheet iron ware, house furnishing goods, 
 kitchen utensils, heavy and shelf hardware, pocket and table 
 cutlery, nails, builders' materials, etc. He also make a special 
 feature of roofing, spouting, guttering and general jobbing in 
 both indoor and outdoor work, employing one competent and 
 skilled assistant. Mr. Curtis is a native of the state of Michi- 
 gan and was born in 1848. He has been a resident of this 
 county and engaged in this line for the past 15 years. 
 
 C. W. MARTIN. — Groceries, Queensware, Etc. 
 
 This business was started in September, 18S7, and has gained 
 an enviable reputation as a thoroughly reliable house. Mr. 
 Martin is a firm believer in "quality rather than quantity" and 
 purchases only the best and most reliable merchandise which 
 he offers to customers at prices no higher than are ordinarily 
 asked for inferior goods. He carries at all times a large and 
 carefully selected stock of pure, fresh and desirable family gro- 
 ceries, both staple and fancy, foreign and domestic fruits, pro- 
 
 duce and provisions, household requisites and table supplies, 
 lamps, glass and queeusware and general merchandise pertain- 
 ing to this branch of trade. Mr. Martin is a native and life-long 
 resident of this county and was born in i860. 
 
 N. V. SPEECE.— Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Dr. N. V. Speece, one of the best known and skillful physi- 
 cians and surgeons of Logan County, is a native of Cham- 
 paign County, where he was born in 1S38. During the war 
 of the rebellion he entered the services of his country as a 
 member ot the 134th Reg't. O. V. I., receiving an honorable 
 discharge September 1, 1864. He located in Quincy May 13, 
 1865, and commenced the practice of medicine. In 186S he 
 graduated with honors from the Starling Medical College of 
 Columbus, Ohio, from which well known institution he re- 
 ceived a diploma. During the past 20 years he has been re- 
 markably successful as a practicing physician and surgeon in 
 this section and enjoys a large and established practice. 
 
 LEEDOM & ALLEBACH.— Groceries, Boots, Shoes, 
 Etc. 
 This is one of the most prominent business houses here and 
 was established in Sep'ember, 1SS7. This firm carries a large 
 and carefully selected stock of staple and fancy family gro- 
 ceries and food products, provisions, country produce, queens 
 and glass ware, boots, 6hoes, rubbers, hats, caps and miscella- 
 neous merchandise in great variety. Their stock is all new, 
 fresh and desirable, and is offered at prices which cannot be 
 duplicated by any contemporaneous establishment. Mr. R. 
 B. Leedom is a native and lifelong resident of Quincy, where 
 he was born in 1849. He has been postmaster of Quincy for 
 two years, receiving his appointment under the present ad- 
 ministration. Mr. Wm. Allebach was born in Pennsylvania 
 in 1851, but came to Ohio with his parents when but a child. 
 
 F. S. ROBINSON.— Restaurant and Confectionery. 
 
 This establishment was opened January 10th, 1S8S, and fur- 
 nishes excellent accommodations to patrons. In addition to 
 the neatly furnished tables where first-class meals are furnished 
 at all hours, Mr. Robinson receives lodgers and entertains 
 transient guests and regular boarders furnishing better accom- 
 modations than can be procured at any other establishment here. 
 He also carries a choice line of confectionery, fruits, nuts, cig- 
 ars, tobacco, etc Everything about this establishment is neat, 
 new and clean. Mr. Robinson is a native of the state of Penn- 
 sylvania, where he was born in 1859. He is filling the position 
 of Superintendent of the Public Schools here. 
 
 J. F. HONE. — Livery and Feed Stable. 
 
 This stable was established in the summer ot 1887, and is 
 known as an excellent place to procure first-class rigs or to have 
 private teams cared tor by the single feed, day or week. From 
 seven to ten horses are constantly kept for livery purpose and 
 in the feed department are ample accommodations for 30 head 
 of horses. Mr. Hone is a native of Franklin County, O., where 
 he was born in 1840. He has been a resident of Logan County 
 for the past 35 years. He entered the service in August, 1861 
 
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 as a member of the 20th Reg't O. V. I., receiving an honorable 
 discharge in 1S62. He was formerly engaged in agricultural 
 pursuits. 
 
 ). W. YOST. — Corn and Feed Mill, Blacksmithing, Re- 
 pairing, Etc. 
 This gentleman is a native of Morgan County, West Va., 
 where he was born in December, 1822. At theoutbreak of the 
 civil war he was Captain of a company belonging to the old Vir- 
 ginia State Militia. Seven of the regiment, joined the Confed- 
 erate Army and Captain Yost tendered the service of the re- 
 mainder of the company to the general government who accep- 
 
 ted them, and they were assigned to the 15th Reg't West Vir- 
 ginia Infantry under command of General Kelley. The Con- 
 federate Government offered a reward of $3,000 for the capture 
 of Captain Yost or his regiment without avail. Capt. Yosti6a 
 millwright by profession and has erected, equipped and opera- 
 ted both flouring and saw mills. He came to this town in 
 March, 1870, and constructed a saw mill which he operated for 
 seven years when he sold it to Mr. Nut. He subsequently erec- 
 ted his present mill, shop and buildings where he manufactures 
 corn meal and mill feed, repairs all kinds of mill and other ma- 
 chinery, wagonsj carriages, etc., and dots every description of 
 blacksmithing, horse-shoeing and general jobbing in this line. 
 
 DE GRAFF. 
 
 £Jfc8lE GRAFF is the largest town in the southwestern 
 $IHjl| part of Logan County, and one of the largest in 
 IffSgl point of population outside the county seat. It 
 ^4^*° is located in Miami Township on the line of the 
 Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Rail- 
 way about eight miles southwest of the county seat. 
 The town was laid out by William Boegs in 1850, and 
 
 at the present time has a population of about 1,000. 
 There are good schools and churches and banking, tele- 
 graph and express facilities Two well conducted news- 
 papers also receive a liberal support. Some natural gas 
 has been found here. There are a number of business 
 houses, and quite a trade is had with the surrouudiug 
 rich agricultural district. 
 
 W. O. FOREMAN.— Livery and Feed Stable. 
 
 The livery and feed stables of Mr. W. O. Foreman although 
 having been in existence only since April, 1SS7, have become 
 favorably known, and a steadilv increasing trade has rewarded 
 his efforts. In the boarding and feed department he has excel- 
 lent accommodations for the care of from 12 to 20 head of horses 
 and parties from a distance visiting De Graff with their own con- 
 veyances will find here the best attention for their teams dur- 
 ing their stay. In the livery department he keeps five or six 
 fine horses and carriages to let at reasonable rates and he is al- 
 ways ready to convey passengers to and from points inaccessi- 
 ble by rail. Mr. Foreman is a native of Auglaize County, and 
 was born in 1861. He has been a resident of Logan County for 
 the past five years. 
 
 DACHENBACH BROS.— Furnishing Undertakers and 
 Dealers in Furniture, North Main St. 
 This house was founded in the Spring of 1S79, but both 
 brothers had been for several years previously engaged in car- 
 pentering and house building. They carry at the "Red Front 
 Store," west side of North Main St., a large and desirable line 
 of upholstered and common furniture from the leading houses 
 of the Union and of their own manufacture, and also a superb 
 stock of undertaker's supplies, including coffins, caskets, burial 
 cases, etc. Orders in this department may be left at any hour 
 
 of the dav or night and their facilities are unsurpassed for car- 
 rying out the wishes of friends of the deceased in the manage- 
 ment of funeral ceremonies. They have a fine hearse and fur- 
 nish carriages when desired. Mr.J. H. Dachenbach is a native 
 of Huntington County, Pa., and was born in 1S39. He has been 
 a res'dent of Logan County for the past 20 years. Mr. W. 
 P. Dachenbach, a native of the same County and state, was 
 born in 1S37. He was a member of the First Pennsylvania 
 Cavalry during the war of the Rebellion, entering the service 
 in iS6i,and receiving an honorable discharge in 1864. He 
 came to Ohio and joined his brother in business in 1S75. 
 
 GEORGE KERR.— Livery and Feed Stable. 
 
 This business has been in successful operation here for more 
 than 20 years under different changes of ownership. Mr. Kerr 
 assumed the management of the business in March, 1S86. In 
 the feed and boarding department there is accommodations for 
 20 head of horses and all teams entrusted to the care of Mr. 
 Kerr, whether for a single feed or weekly board, will receive 
 careful attention. In the livery department from eight to ten 
 good horses and carriages including buggies, phaetons and road 
 wagons are constantly kept to let for business or pleasure trips 
 upon the most reasonable terms. Mr. George Kerr is a native 
 of Harrison County, O., and was born in 1850. He has been a 
 resident ot Logan County for the past five years. 
 
List of Logan County Business Houses. 
 
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 Abraham J M, groceries and provisions 
 
 Akey Ellis A Co. coal dealers 10 
 
 Aikin Dow, attorney at law 6 
 
 Alien H A Sou, stoves, tinware, etc .... 
 
 Allmon "A Mccracken, druggists 
 
 Armstrong, Elliott A Co, grain, seeds, coal, etc 9 
 Arnold Wm, manager, watches, clocks, etc. 
 Barker L B, tin, copper and sheet iron ware . 
 Bartram L A, groceries and provisions . . . 
 
 Batch F O, Logan Saddle Works 
 
 Bellefontaine National Bank 
 
 Bellefoutaine Laundry, Mrs D S Huffier . . 9 
 Bennett A Bramble, boots and shoes . . . 
 Bennett E A Son, undertakers and furniture 
 
 Besaw A A, photographer 10 
 
 Betzold John L, Agt White Sewiug Machine 10 
 Boals Bros. Dry Goods, groceries, etc . . . 
 Bodey Alberf, cigar manufacturer .... 
 Boyd J T, plumbing, gas and steam fitting . 10 
 
 Boyd John L, Barber 11 
 
 Butler Alfred, dry goods, notions, etc ... 2 
 
 Butler Frauk, druggist 
 
 L'anby John, agricultural implements ... 8 
 Carter Bros, groceries and provisions ... 2 
 Chalfant R \V, physician and surgeon ... 8 
 ( harnbeis S I A Co, boots and shoes . . . . 
 Clarke A s, marhle and granite works ... 10 
 
 Cobane John, pumps . 
 
 Cotton Bios, men bant millers 10 
 
 Coles Thos A Son, stoves, tinware, etc . . . 
 Crawford J U, groceries and provisions . . 
 ( retcher Win H, physiciau aud surgeou . . 
 Curl Bros, groceries and provisions .... 8 
 Davidson A Thrift, boots and shoes . . . . 
 
 Defrees Frank, attorney at law 
 
 Defrees Joseph H, insurance, loan A real estate6 
 Dickinson Henry C. attorney at law . . . 
 Dillon E B, groceries, provisions A picture frames 
 
 Dow Duucan, attorney at law 
 
 Dowell A Son. blacksmiths 
 
 Elliott A C, manager steam Economy Cookers 
 
 Emerson G W, attorney at law 6 
 
 Evans Wilder, v Mason, barbers 10 
 
 Fisher & Flack, groceries and provisions . . 8 
 
 Fogarty Pat, groceries and feed 10 
 
 Foos John, livery aud feed stable 
 
 Fox Frank, restaurant 7 
 
 Frey John, hardware and builders material . 7 
 Fuller S W, physician and surgeon .... 
 
 Garwood S C, carriage works 
 
 Gregg Wm, blacksmith and tool manufacturer 9 
 
 Gregory J M. general machiuist 3 
 
 Green David C, mfgr and dealer in lumber . 3 
 Griffin tEsF K, dentists 
 
 Hamilton Brothers, attorneys at law . . , 5 
 
 Hantgen Joseph, J, carriage maker . . . 
 Hartzler.l A, agricultural machinery . . . 
 Hellings Tom 1 id shoes . . . 
 
 Hill J M, dry goods, car pets, etc 
 
 Howensti rneyatlaw .... 6 
 
 Huben D J, Justice of the Peace G 
 
 Humphery Mrs Lyda, notions, embroidery, etc 
 Hunter A Stevenson, dealers in boots and shoes 2 
 Hurst W L, confectionery, cigars, etc , . . 
 
 Johnson Ben S. attorney at law 5 
 
 Kennedy A Steen. attorneys at law .... 5 
 Kennedy J 11, furniture dealer aud undertaker 
 
 Kernau James, attorney at law 5 
 
 Kerr R S, grain, wool, coal and salt .... 7 
 Koogle M, bakery aud confectionery ... 10 
 
 Krouskop Jacob, restaurant 10 
 
 Logan House, J E Wilkiuson. proprietor . . 10 
 
 Logan A H, veterinary surgeon 
 
 Laue Cory, insurance agent 6 
 
 Lawrence William, attorney at law . ... o 
 Leidigh Brothers, general blacksmiths ... 8 
 
 Lootbourrow G W, dentist 6 
 
 Lowe Joseph, boot and shoe manufacturer . 9 
 Mc Adams James, attorney at law .... 6 
 Met ardle J J, dyer and renovator .... 
 McCoid James W, fresh and salt meats . . 
 
 McC u ne Mrs M. ten cent store 7 
 
 Meliriines .1 F, insurance agent 
 
 McLaughlin A Dow, attorneys at law ... 5 
 McLaughlin L M, groceries and provisions . 
 Maier John G, fresh and salt, meats .... 
 Marquis W V & Co, dealers in hardware . . 
 Miller A Kiplinger, car iages and harness . 9 
 Miller John, dealer in jewelry and silverware 3 
 Miller s H, pension attorney and insurance agt5 
 
 Millikin J J, photograph studio 7 
 
 Miltenberger House, Thompson A Smuthwaiter 
 Mismore E, hotel, dining and luuch room . 
 
 Moore Mrs M E, millinery 
 
 More A Son, hardware, stoves, etc .... 
 Morgenroth Abe, merchant tailor & furnishings 
 Morgenroth C, clothing and furnishing goods 
 Morgenroth N, clothing and furnishing goods 
 Murdock A W. drugs and chemicals ... 3 
 Myers M C, dealer in harness and saddlery . 
 Nelson W L, real estate and loan agent . . 6 
 Nichols, Fusor A Kalb, dealers in genl hardware 
 
 Oder J A, attorney at law 
 
 Oglesby vv D, tonsorial parlors 
 
 Outland FDA Co, agricultural implements . 3 
 Patterson W T. marble a. id granite works . 
 
 Petty D L, attorney at law 6 
 
 Plum Walters, attorney at law 5 
 
 Porter M R, livery and feed stable .... 
 Powers A Snyder, marble and granite works 
 Pratt I \V, livery and feed stable .... 
 Pratt L C, physician aud surgeou .... 
 Ranney ft Oder, bakers and restaurant • 
 Rauseuberger A Gauss, fresh and sait meats 
 Kyser Jacob A, baaery and restaurant . . 
 scaifT VV 11, physician and surgeon . . . 
 .^hai p Charles M, groceries and provisions 
 Shingle C J, groeeiies and provisions . . 
 Short E J, wholesale and retail grocers . 
 shullleton L W, novelty works and repair shop 
 Singer Manufacturing lo, V L Black, manager 11 
 Slenker 11 W, livery aud feed stable. . . . 
 
 Smith the Jeweler 3 
 
 Snay P -J A E A, pianos aud organs, etc . . 7 
 starkey J F, bakery, restaurant, etc ... 7 
 
 steig A Rexer, merchant tailors 9 
 
 Stewart Cowman A Bai ton, drugs & chemicals 
 Swan E A, physician aud surgeon .... 
 
 Sweet J O, attorney at law 6 
 
 1 he Bellefontaine Cai ringe Body Company . 
 The Miller Carriage Co, carriage bodies , . 7 
 
 The People's National Bank 3 
 
 Wagner C M, livery and feed stable . . . . 
 Wallace A C, drugs, books and stationery . 
 Wellman A Detrick, agricultural implements 7 
 West William ll. attorney at law .... 5 
 \\ eymouth l s, agricultural inipts and feed . y 
 Wilson J H, physician and surgeon . ... 9 
 Wissler L A a, dry goods, carpets, etc . . 9 
 Wolfheim R. clothing and furnishing goods 3 
 Wright A L, real estate and loan agent . . 
 Zearing I N, merchant tailor, etc . . . . 
 
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 Abbott N M, carriage and wagon works . . 1-1 
 Belle Centre Bauk, Wm Ramsey, proprietor . 12 
 Belle Centre Milling Co, hour, feed, etc 
 Blair J W , groceries, provisions, etc 
 Bloom Andrew, fresh and salt meals . 
 Campbell A Harrod, general harm.. uc . 
 Central Hotel, Win Underwood, proprietor . 13 
 Chenot Mrs S, millinery and notions . . . 
 Commercial House, J H short, proprietor . . 
 Drake Francis M. furniture aud undertaking 
 
 Earick J. harness aud saddlery 13 
 
 Ellis P O, dealer in general merchaudise . . 
 Emery L T & Co, general hardware, etc . . 13 
 Feuu Mrs A L, millinery and dress making . 
 Fullertou ) A Son, undertaker aud carpeuter 
 Graham K A, dealer in general merchandise IS 
 Harrison E, dealer in groceries and provisions 
 11 ai rod IN, drugs and chemicals .... 13 
 Humid & Mclntire, livery and feed stable . 
 lliukliu O E, jewelry and silverware ... 12 
 Johnston S S, funeral directors 13 
 
 I A. boot aud shoe maker 14 
 
 Kershaw VV L, attorney and notary public . 
 Kliuk David, boot and shoe maker . ... 
 Layton F s. grocery, bakery and restaurant . 13 
 
 Lins Jolyi, fresh a id salt meals 
 
 McKiuuou B W, confectionery, cigars, etc . 
 McKinley D S, stoves and tinware .... 
 McKinley Mrs M J, millinery & dress making 
 
 Mains U, proprietor of saw mill 12 
 
 Paxson E M, carriage trimmer 14 
 
 Philips W S, physician aud surgeon ... 12 
 Pollock S J. physician and surgeon , ... 13 
 Rork F J, blacksmith and carnage shop . . 13 
 TorreuceS vl, general blacksmith .... 14 
 Valentine R H, drugs aud chemicals ... 14 
 
 A L, physician aud surgeon .... 12 
 Wilcox H L, barber and hair dresser ... 14 
 Wilgers A Wiley, livery, feed and sale stable 
 Winch Charles E, jewelry and silverware 
 Witzenbacher M. butter, eggs and poultry . 13 
 W, general indse and poultry ... 14 
 Wylie A Kennedy, proprietors of saw mill . 12 
 Yates J A, restaurant and confectionery . . 
 
 WEST LIBERTY. 
 Allen D B, physician and surgeon .... 16 
 
 Aspinall C H, merchant tailor 
 
 Bennett Mrs nary c, millinery aud fancy gds 
 Byler D K, books, stationery, notions, etc. . 
 Colton A Gaskill, grain, seeds, Hour and feed 15 
 Downs E B. groceries anil provisions ... 16 
 Draper F M, dealer in boots aud shoes, etc . 
 Elliott A Son, dealers in groceries A hardware 16 
 Fox Charles F, stoves, tinware, etc .... 16 
 Fulnider R M, physician and surgeon, . . 
 Garwood D 11, drugs and chemicals . ... 15 
 
 Gill D W. drugs and chemicals 15 
 
 Guthrie Bros, restaurant aud fancy groceries 
 Hale D B, physician and surgeon .... 
 Hanna W s, groceries aud provisions . . . 
 Henkle A H, groceries and provisions . . . 
 Hunter J M A son, agricultural implements . 16 
 Johnson F N, boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc . . .6 
 Joues L M. physician aud surgeon .... 
 
 Jordan R N, attorney at law 15 
 
 Keith M C. fresh aud salt meats 16 
 
 Krabill A Yoder, fresh aud salt meats . . . 
 Leonard Benjamin B, physician and surgeon 16 
 Mclntire A Neel, fresh and salt meats . . . 
 Mariou Miss Sallie I, millinery goods . . . 
 Merrill M P, surgeon and dentist 
 
 Muzzy J V, livery and feed stable . . . , 
 Shater G M, druggist, physician and surgeon 
 sbafler John, stoves, tinware, etc 
 Sieg Miss 1\ H, dry goods and notions 
 Snieicker O 1), fui niiure aud undertaking 
 Thatcher c A A co; dental surgeons . . 
 Ihatther W u, saw mill and lumber . 
 W alUce D P, hamess and saddlery . . 
 W alter A hnupp, general merchandise 
 W augu W b, dealer in hardware, etc . 
 
 West Liberty Banking Co 
 
 U oil W 11. giuceiies aud provisions . 
 Ziegler Cyrus L, news depot, notions, etc 
 
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 RlsHSVLVAMA. 
 
 Arbegast E S, hardware, Moves, etc . . 
 Byeis s, dry goods, groeeiies, shoes, etc 
 Citizens' Bank, W AicAdams, plesident 
 Day A urabiel, propnetois saw mills . 
 Davidovitch L, general merchaudise . 
 
 llurun L s, drugs and chemicals 1» 
 
 Drumin W H, livery aud feed stable 
 F'awcett Jerome, harness, meats, Hour, etc 
 Fisher C M, physician and suigeon . . 
 Florentine Uoiel, E Aidrich, pioprietor 
 Hathaway J w A David, boot .v shoemakers 
 Howard's Hotel and Restaurant, w A Howard 17 
 
 Jasinsky G, general blacksmith 
 
 Lewis £ M. dealer iu general merchandise • 17 
 Long J A, wagon maker and repairer ... 17 
 Mcculloch BF, general blacksmith . . . 
 Rudaseli A Brockei man, druggists .... 
 Scribner A Wood, dir in geneial merchandise 19 
 Selders T H, groceries and provisions ... 19 
 shaw KM, carriage mauuiactuier .... 19 
 Tayloi S A, news depot, cigars, etc .... 19 
 W right bios, lumituie aud undei taking . . 17 
 \\ allace John, phvslciau and suigeon . . . 
 
 HINTS\ILLE. 
 
 Bimme) John, merchant tailor 
 
 Carroll '11, mn. is. grain, seels, salt, wool, etc 
 Caiter G W , bakeiy aud restaurant . . . 
 Central Hotel, rl f Infills, proprietor . . 
 Clow T H & sou, blacksmiths, wagons, etc 
 Coulter W s\ , dealer in boots aid shoes . 
 Covington M K, livery and teed stable . . 
 Elder Abraham, physician and surgeon . . 20 
 Floyd rhomas, livery and feed stable . 
 liar rod J ti, dealer in general hardware 
 Herren W !', boot and shoe maker . . 
 Jump J E, hardware and saddlery . . 
 Kerr & Co, druggists aud stationers . . 
 McCiester John, dealer in general indse 
 Miller Ceo E, physician and surgeon . 
 Mottett & Wynu, general blacksmiths ... 20 
 Parrett .v Ireland, groceries, grainand produce 2fl 
 Kicli.irtUni Brothers, restaurant, etc . . 
 Richardson F a, physician and surgeou. . 
 Short Jesse, ivery and feed stable . . . 
 Vernon E c, wholesale aud retail notions 
 : i ter, proprietors saw mill 
 Wilson A B, jewelry and silverware . . 
 
 QII.NCY. 
 
 Allinger i Sons, Miami Mills 
 
 Arthur J J, groceries and provisions . . . . 
 
 Browu J A, dealer iu geueral merchandise . 21 
 
 i ampbell w s a Bro 
 
 Clouiuger Mack, blacksmith 
 
 Curtis Ed F, hardware, stoves, tinware . . . 21 
 
 Deck A II, blacksmith 
 
 Either J L. hardware and notions .... 
 Hill H S, restaurant and confectionery . . 
 
 Hone J F, livery and feed stable 21 
 
 James c W, boots, shoes and hamess . . • 
 Kelllson W H, drugs and chemicals .... 
 Lamb Wm. dealer in groceries and provisions 
 Leach S S, furniture and undertaking . . . 
 Leedom A A llebacb, groceries, boots, shoes . 21 
 Lilley J #hn C, physician and surgeon . . . 
 Lukiug .Miss Jennie, millinery a dress making 
 Ma i tin C W, groceries, queensware, etc . . 21 
 Nut W A A CO, grain, seeds and salt . . . . 
 
 Pattou Thomas, wagon maker 
 
 Rawlmgs Thos; jewelry and silverware . . 
 
 Reid J S A Sous, grain, seeds, etc 
 
 Robiusou F S, restauraut and confectionery • 21 
 
 Shipley E B, wagon maker 
 
 Speece N V, physiciau and surgeon .... 21 
 Stevens A, jewelry aud silver ware .... 
 Stockwell E, drugs and chemicals .... 
 
 Webb T A. practical blacksmith 
 
 Yost J W, feed mill, blacksruithiug, etc . . 23 
 
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 Armstrong E, general blacksmith .... 
 Bigley Rush O, dlr in groceries and provisions 
 
 Boutriger Daniel, restaurant, etc 
 
 Brown J H. physiciau and surgeon .... 
 Bull Frank, harness aid saddlery .... 
 Bull W H. physician and surgeon .... 
 Burdett a Wolf, general blacksmiths . . . 
 C.irgill C G, harness and saddlery .... 
 Citizens' Bank, Loofbourrow and Williams . 
 Dacheubach Bros, furniture and undertaking 22 
 Frantz Carey S, jewelry and silverware . . 
 Frantz Sam, stoves, tin and glassware . . 
 
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 Foreman W O, livery and feed stable . 
 Baler * Hinklo, physicians and surgeons 
 Hamer Win W, physician and surgeon 
 Huston W Clav, attorney at law . . 
 James * Cretcher, grain, seeds and coal 
 Johnson W C, groceries and provisions 
 Kerr George, livery and leed stables . 
 Kooglor A Thatcher, poultry shipper . 
 Landers M E, fresh and salt meats . . 
 Long A Heishey, groceries and provi.lons 
 
 Mangus A, photographer 
 
 Miami House, MrsCCargill, proprietress 
 Myers J C, dealer in boots and shoos 
 Patton Oliver, carriage works .... 
 Keynolds J H, agricultural implements , 
 Rexer John F, furniture and undertaking 
 Rogers A Kloepfer, carriage manufacturers 
 RunyoB H P, hardware and implements 
 Shoemaker J W, groceries and provisions 
 Smith S E, dealer in boots and shoes . . 
 Strayer * Hays, fresh and salt meats . . 
 8trayer D W, drugs and chemicals . . 
 The A E Corey Co, dry goods, notions, etc . 
 The W M Straver Co, dry goods and carpet 
 Valentine W H, bakery and restaurant . 
 Weller A A Son, druggists and boo^elleri 
 Wiegman * Boyer, general hardware 
 
 ZANISIIII". 
 Brown O, general merchandise 
 Carter Harvey S. groceries and provisions 
 Collins D, fl our and feed 
 Isaiah Chenev, boot and shoe maker 
 Jacobs Robert, wagon maker A blacksmith 
 Long and Reams, blacksmiths 
 
 Outland P P, physician and surgeon 
 (Jutland Warren II, physician and surgeon 
 Plummer liros, hardware, groceries, etc 
 Rea I) E. drugs, groceries, etc 
 StandishS A, blacksmith 
 Wanzer C M, physician and surgeon 
 
 WEST IHIDKLEBIJRGH. 
 
 Antrim Lamar, blacksmith 
 Carpenter E, carriage and wagon works 
 Curl Harrison, general merchandise 
 Haines Col Joel, attorney at law 
 McQnaid I, general merchandise 
 Marquis A J, tile and crock nianulacturer 
 Stokes C C, druggist and physician 
 Stratton David, boot and shoe maker 
 
 ■WEST MANSFIELD. 
 
 Avery W C, furniture dealer 
 
 Bates L E, dealer in wool 
 
 Gordon Bros, dealers in general hardware 
 
 Harrington G D A Bio, flour mill 
 
 Hathaway C L merchant tailor 
 
 Keller W S & Son, dealers in boots and shoes 
 
 McDonald H.saw mill proprietor 
 
 Marsh J R, groceries and provisions 
 
 Marsh S J, dealer in general merchandise 
 
 Moore J 0, drugs and chemicals 
 
 Reams N W, dealer in general merchandise 
 
 R inner C N, printer and publisher 
 
 Southard S J, harness and saddlery 
 
 Starrett C A, general blacksmith 
 
 Vonvorheis S H A Co, dealers in general mdse 
 
 Wilgus J N A Son, merchant tailors 
 
 Williams E L, tinware 
 
 EAST UBERTV. 
 Asher C H, tobacco and notions 
 Bo'linger L H, tile manufacturer 
 Orumrine A Smith, general blacksmiths 
 East Liberty Creamery Co 
 Hamptons A Chamberlain, flour mill 
 L«ne L, hardware and furniture 
 McCreary D, dealer in general marchandise 
 Milligan F E A Co, dealers in general mdse 
 Reams B L, dealer in dry goods 
 Reymer H, dealer in boots and shoes 
 Richards A, harness and 6addlery 
 Vanbyning R N, proprietor of saw mill 
 
 1.AKEVIEW. 
 
 Bristle C L, dealer in general merchandise 
 Day J L, dealer in general merchandise 
 Howell S M A Son, flour and feed 
 Shiveline A R, lumber dealer 
 Stratton P W, dealer in general merchandise 
 
 LEWISTOWN, 
 
 Renlck J H, general merchandise 
 
 shultzO R, general merchandise 
 
 Ri iter H R, dry goods and groceries 
 
 Mullholand D H, groceries A provisions, p m 
 
 MillerS H, blacksmith 
 
 Green A N, blacksmith 
 
 Clay Henry saw mill 
 
 McBride Seth, tile manufacturer 
 
 Forsythe J L, physician and surgeon 
 
 Sutton J G. physician and surgeon 
 
 Tront II M, shoemaker 
 
 Shatter M V, harness maker 
 
 Monroe A J, notary public