.HO . ^=-*i/i/-^,' 4, %^^^\i^. o.^ (- ^yav-^. ^•^ -^^ o^ . « • • * **b » * • ' ". o . » * * ' > ^*.. v^^ . «. i^' -'ii'^^IM- '■-rT ^^ -i*^ *'^fe'- A^ * o > ' . . « * v> < STREET PLAN OF LEWISTOWN. WARDS. EAST WARD— East of Main Street and North of the Kishacoquillas Creek. WEST WARD— West of Main Street and North of the Kishacoquillas. SOUTH WARD— South of the Kishacoquillas Creek. LEWISTOWN, PENNA., AS IT IS. BY H. J. FOSNOT. PRINTED AT THE DEMOCRAT AND SENTINEL OFFICE. LEWISTOWN. PA. i8q4. '^1 CD b<3 LU CO < Q < LU O H CO LU pr -/^//// C^-n Explanatory. -^u. I{\VISTOWN has wakened up. If it were not so tliis book would not be before you. Its advertising pages demon- strate as much as anything that Lewistown is not lacking in enterprise. Be it explained at the outstart that this book is not pviblished merely as a pleasing souvenir; its purpose is to benefit Lewistown. It is not, however, the "boom" edition of a "board of trade," or of speculators with lots to sell. Its compiler simply believes in the town, sees in it advantages of location and surroundings wliich will com- mend themselves to thoughtful people everywhere, and he therefore hopes by making them more widely known to accelerate the already steady and encouraging growth of Lewistown. The writer hopes to tell only the truth in its written pages, and its pictures cannot misrepresent. The lat- ter are direct reproductions of photographs and not the work of artists hired to strike out defects and paint in adornments and attractions. Our photog- raphers are skilled, but their art consists in reproducing things just as they are and not always as people desire to have them. In this instance, how- ever, it is on the presentation of things jiast as they are with reference to Lewistown that the writer pins his faith. Instead of dealing with past history, the purpose of this book is to point with pride to the present and speak with hope and confidence of the future. Lewistown has a history both extensive and important: it is not a "mush- room" town. A trading post was established here one hundred and forty years ago, from which the town grew, and it lacks but a few months of one hundred years since Lewistown first attained to the dignity of a borough. I cannot claim that the town has been remarkably progressive, or that it has at all approached its possibilities or profited by its many advantages. If it had, I would have a large and bustling city to describe instead of a pretty and comfortable county town. With the exception of the engraving, which was executed by the Crosscup & West Engraving Company, of Philadelphia, whose work is always of the highest grade, and the binding, skillfully done by J. D. Lingle, of Sunbury, this book is purely a home production. The printing was the work of the Democrat and Sentinel office, it was compiled by the editor of that newspa- per, and the photographs used for illustrating it were taken by our own art- ists. Its production above all is diie to the enterprising patronage of Lewis- '^ town's business people. *. "H^ As To Location. OR the p u r p o ses of this book it is not iieces- s a r \- to look up the lati- ':u(le a n d longitude of Lewistown. It is suffi- cient to say that it is the county seat of Mifflin coun- ty, located on the banks of the Juniata river, sixty-one miles west of Harrisburg and seventy-one miles east of Altoona. It is in close touch with the rest of man- kind, being on the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad and having a branch road ( the Sunbur>' and Lewistown Railroad ) fifty miles in length to Siin- bur>'. These lines give di- rect outlets to all points east, west, north and south. In addition there are the Mifflin and Centre County Railroad, connecting Lew- istown with Burn ham, Vea- gertown, Reedsxille and Milroy, and the Kishaco- q nil las \'alley Railroad, connecting Belleville and Reedsville. A fine agricultural region is about and near Lewis- town, and its farmers are ])rogressive, adding largely lo the business of the town by their purchases and the interchange of commodities. The Kishacoquillas creek, a stream large enough to furnish power for several mills and two large axe factories, enters the Juniata river at Lewis- town. Jack's creek, another stream with its power as yet unharnessed, flows into the river less than a mile away. The town is beautifully sit- uated at the north side of the Juniata river, at the foot of a prominent limestone ridge, which not only furnishes a beautiful background, but is a natural storm protector. The town is high and dry, only a small portion on low land near the mouth of the creek being ever invaded b}^ the higher floods. The entire town site has an easy incline in the direction of the river and creek, affording natural and effective drainage. The macadamized streets are thus freely washed by rains, giving the town at all times cleanli- ness and to its citizens health - fulness. The main line of the Penn- sylvania railroad being on the opposite side of the river, the town escapes its dangerous and disturbing elements, while all its advantages are available. In short, Lewistown is marked for its advantageous location, whether considered geograph- ically for general business or manufacturing purposes, or with reference to the beauty of its surroundings and the health and comfort of its in- habitants. Lewistown's Progress. REFERENCE to the census of 1S90 discloses that Lew- istowii is credited with a population of 3,273. Serious injustice is done the town by those figures, but that is not the fault of the census. The town has always been com- pactly built and its growth has been on the outskirts. It has grown, but its borough lines have remained stationer>' for many years. As a consequence a large population properly belonging to Lewistown is credited to the ad- joining townships. A considerable part of Valley and Lo- gan streets, streets crossing the same, Shaw avenue, Strat- ford hill, east end of Chestnut street and the street leading to the county alms- house, all thickly populated, is out- side the borough Residence of A. E. Reed, Supt. Lewistown Div., P. R. R. p,nk. limits. A number of families also reside beyond the borough lines on the south and west sides of the town, while Lewistown Junction, on the opposite side of the ri\-er, is a flourishing railroad village. It is the general opinion of observant citizens that the population of the town, as its lines should be, ap- proaches very near- ly to the five thou- sand mark. A movement made a year ago to extend the borough lines failed through tech - nical errors, but the limits will be en- larged in the near future and Lewis- town will take that place in the classi- fication of Pennsyl- M. E. Parsonaj^e. vania towns to which its entire population entitles it. Lewistown is grow- i n g steadily and healthily. About fifty new houses were erect- ed in each year of 1 893 and 1894. For a town of its proportions and for a time of decided financial and indus- trial depression this is commendable . Not for years in Lewistown has the supply of Public Sciiool Buildini^. towns houses exceeded the demand. The new residences are as a rule modern -st3-led and handsome. Only a few are shown in the illustrations of the very many that are worthy of special notice. Many workingmen are securing their own homes, indica- tive of thrift and reliability among that wortiiy and useful class of citizens. Progress is as fully shown in Lewistown 's numerous, enterprising and stable mercantile establishments, its improved streets and floral parks, its new and enlarged industries, its fine new public buildings, new and improved hotels, schools up to date, and the general feeling of local pride and push apparent anions: the cit- izens. In the words of an editor who ^h , ^H| visited here H|^^^^P9fjr'^ this year: "To sum it all up, it is emphatic- a 1 1 y a new Lewistown, scarcely rec- Iv" ''^^H ognizable 1 the visitor of loyearsago." Much greater things will come out of I w!^- Lew is town L jHl&^^'i' within the next decade. Lewistown Acaciemv. EAST MARKET STREET. WEST MA'^KET STREET. Lewistown As It Is. T IS fairly at the front in the race of Pennsylvania towns for recognition. It is a pretty town. Its streets are broad, of hard macadam, clean, dr}' and presentable when the people of most other towns are struggling in mud. The streets are beautifully fringed with shade trees, add- ing attractiveness in the spring and summer seasons. It has a large square in the centre of the town, the former monotonous macadam of which has been re- lieved by a large and handsome floral park, constructed by the \'illage Improvement Society and kept in at- tractive condition by the leading members of that organization. The same society has erected a large and ornamental drinking fountain at the square formed b}^ the several street intersections at the east end of Mai"- Residence ot Hon. J. M. Woods. towns. ket street. Another handsome floral park was made on vacant ground at the borough railroad station some years ago under the direc- tion of Major W. M. Phillips, then superintendent of Lewistown D i v i - sion, Pennsylvania Railroad, and it continues to grow in beauty under the care of the officials of the railroad com- pany. The side- walks of the town are good, as a rule brick-paved, and the street crossings are well-made. Residence of J. C. Hazlect. MIFFLIN COUNTY COURT HOUSE— Market Morning. dufffv MIFFLIN COUNTY JAIL. Since the opening chapters of this book were written, the streets have all been marked, the newer ones named, and the houses numbered ac- cording to the most- appro \- e d system. The canvass made by the persons engaged in numbering shows that Lewistown has 1 , 1 20 houses, and the natural average to a house being not less than four persons, the claim of a much larger population than the census gives is justly made. As to its buildings Lewistown compares well with other towr.s. Its older buildings are substantial and its modern ones are arch- itecturally handsome, there being enough of ench to afford a pleas- ing variety. Its pub- lic buildings are mod- em and well adajited for their j)ur poses . The court liouse is commodious, with a large, comfortable and well -ventilated court- room, while the offices of the county officials are liandsoniely fur- nished with metal cab- inets and files, afford- ing the best s> stem for the preser\aticn :i;;d examination of official FOUNTAIN SQUARE. LOOKING NORTH. FLORAL PARK AT BOROUGH STATION. records and docu- ments. The jail is compactly built, and although small it is creditable to the community that it is never crowded. For the public schools a hand- some building stands at the corner of T h i 1 d and Wayne streets, sur- rounded by neatly kept lawns. All except the young- est children are ac- Residence of Hon Thos. J. Frow. towns. commodated in this building. Our churches are substantial and comfortable, although not mod- ern in their architecture. A ver>' pretty modern edifice, however, is to be erected by the congregation of St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal church dur- ing the coming year, Other new church buildings are in contemplation for the near future. The Lutheran church people have a beautiful new chapel, and the Presbyterian church building has been modernized in its interior ar- range iient, adding greatly to its beauty and comfort. The Masonic Temple, completed in 1894, owned by a chartered organization known as the Masonic Association, is a creditable addition to the town. It is located on the south side of the public square. It provides a beautiful lodge room for the Masotiic societies and an additional room for use of oth°r lodges on the third floor. On the second floor the Don Pedro club, a social organization, has billiard, card, reading and toile^ rooms, while other offices for rental are on the sa.ne floor. The first floor is occu- pied by a very large store room, and at the rear is a cozy and well arranged opera house, witli a seating capacitx of about eight huii- dred, comfortabl\- ;. seated and furiiisli ^ ed, and witli all Residence of W. C. Davies. MASONIC TEMPLE. ouffey necessan' stage arrangements and facilities. The opera house entrance is on South Main street. The basement rooms of the Temple are occupied as bil- liard and pool rooms, laundry, &c. Odd Fellows' Hall, at the corner of East Market and South Dorcas streets, is a three-story structure, fitted for lodge rooms on the second and third stories, with store rooms on the first floor and a basement barber .shop. Ap- prentices' Hall, now frequently called Li- brary Hall, is a one- story building erected by the Apprentices ' Literary Society, or- ganized in 1842, a so- ciety having among its members during its existence men who made their mark in the country, on the bench, in the pvilpit and in legislative halls. This hall is t,, > . r^ . « , The Lewistown Cornet Bano. occupied by the pub- lic libran- and occa- sionally is used for musical and other gatherings. The Town Hall, at the cor- ner of North Main and East Third streets, was Lewistown's only ])ublic meeting place for aany years, wheie political conventions, public meetings and entertainments were held. A few years ago it was leased by the I'nion \'eterans I'nion. who furnished and fitted it for public amusements anci en- Residence of H A.Felix. tertain men ts . Re- cently they transferred their interest to Col. Hulings Post, Grand Army^ of the Republic, who now control the Hall. The town council meets in a room on the first floor, and the remaining portion serves as a market place in win- ter. Montgomery's hall on Valley street, and Lind's hall at the corner of Valle}^ and North Dorcas streets, are arranged for lodge or other meetings. The most attractive of the new buildings in Lewistown is that of the Mifflin County National Bank, at the corner of North Brown and East Market streets, just completed. As will be seen by the illustration elsewhere in this book the design of the build- ing is handsome and graceful. The outside work is pressed brick, brownstone and terra cot- ta. The interior is handsonielv finished and arranged for bank- ing purposes. The latest and most improved fire and burglar proof vaults have been erected, three-ply chrome-steel lined, with automatic time-lock outer door Rssidence ot Dr. J. A. C. ClarUsun n and combina- tion lock in- ner door, grille and day gate. Safety - deposit boxes for rental to the public are provided . The interior finish is in hard wood and plate glass, with or- n a m e n t a 1 steel ceiling, making in all one of the fin- est and most completeo banking^ rooms in Cen- z tral Pennsyl- c/i vania. Hand- ^ some offices 2 for rental have ^ been fitted on the second floor front and the cashier's residence is attached on the Brown street side. The building is heated wdth the Boynton hot-water sys- tem, has its own private sewer and all sanitary appliances. A beautiful modern residence has also been erected on the North Brown street end of the lot. Other buildings of comparati\'ely recent erection are the Mann Edge Tool Company's buildings on East Water street, Montgomery's wood-working mill on Montgomery avenue, the shirt factory at the corner of Logan and Marble streets, Howe's broom factory and the electric light plant, opposite the borough station, the Coleman hotel on West Market street, and fine new residences too numerous to mention in detail. Residence of W. S. Settle. For il 1 11 ni i n a t i n g purp^.ses Lewistowii iias both gas ani elec- tric liglit The gas plant has been estab- lished for many years and the Lewistown Electric Light, Heat and Power Company was chartered in 1889. It has a complete plant and its lights are largely use*., . The streets aie lighted with incandescent lamps, but the arc light will in all probability be adopted at the expira- tion of the present contract At present the town receives its water supply from two driven wells on the Ridge west of town. While this supply is and has been ir.sufFicient for fire protection, the town having outgrown the small mains now in use, the difficulty will be remedied during the coming year. The water company has accjuired by purchase the right to use the water of Minehart's run, ' only five miles awa^^ " and when the pipes are laid and the mains enlarged, Lewis- town will have a supply for fire purposes and all other uses e(iual to any town in the State. The run is a pure and u icontaminated muu 'tain stream, sufficient in volume to maintain a large supply at all seaso's of the year In edu- cational matters Lewistown stands well at the front. Its schools are p r o - g r e s s i \' e and give to those stu- dents who finish the course a very thor- ough, use- f u 1 a n d p r a c t i c a 1 F-ishiPK Scene on the Juniata Ri\tT. LfcWISTOWN JUNCTION. BOYD, STICKNHY & CO.'S COAL SCHUTES aT LtWISTOWN JUNCT ON. f^k. education. Prof. W. F. Ken- ned)' is principal of the schools and is assisted by a corps of ear- nest teachers. Lewistown Academy has been one of the most worthy educa- tional institutions of Lewistown for ver}' many years. At present it is conducted by Prof. J. C. Pla, of the University of France, with able assistants, giving it a prominent place among the pre- paratoiy schools of the State. The Principal is a member of the Association of Colleges and Pre- parator\' Schools for the Middle States and Mar^dand, and his certificate is acceptable in eight- een leading colleges. The excel- lent musical instruction given at Presbyterian Church. fink. the Academy by Miss Marie Wahle, a graduate of the Conservatory of Music, Stuttgart, Germany, is also one of its leading features. The Academy building is pleasantly located on Ea.st Third street. The churches are: First Presbyterian ( Rev. W. H. Decker, pastor); St. John's Evangelical Lutheran (Rev. M. S. Cressman, pastor); St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal ( Rev. F. H. Post, rector); Methodist Episcopal ( Rev. Samuel Creighton, pastor); Baptist (Rev. J. S. Teasdale, pastor ); Evan- gelical (Rev. W. N. Wallis, pastor j; Church of the Sacred Heart, R. Cath- olic ( Rev. Father W. J. Hooman, rector); A. M. E. church and A.M. E. Zion church. Sunday schools and young people's socie- ties are leading fea- tures of all churches. The Young Men s Christian Association occupies a building at the corner of South Main and East Water streets. The rooms comprise parlor and reading room, game room, class room and Presbvteiian Church— hiterior View. < m O X r- m o o crq H o — ! p. a> ST. MARK'S PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH, gymnasium and bath room. Rooms are open every evening. A general benevo- lent society and an organization of the ' ' King's Daughters ' ' do a noble work in the line of charity. The fraternal and beneficial societies are: Grand Army of the Republic, post and Ladies' Auxili- ary; Masonic lodge, chapter and com- mandery ; Odd Fel- lows, subordinate lodge and encamp- ment ; Improved Or- der of Red Men ; Pa- Baptist Church. m 77) H O > O CO o o 5" CTQ m — S O 3 CD -^ triotic Order Sons of America ; Junior Order United American Mechanics; Knights of Pythias, two lodges ; Knights of the Golden Eagle; Knights of Malta ; Knights of the M^'Stic Chain ; Royal Arcanum ; Ancient Order United Workmen ; Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Social, Don Pedro Club, Eureka Club and Kishacoquillas Wheelmen's Club. The Woman's Christian Tem- perance Union is an aggressive and progressive society, the Vil- lage Improvement Society strives to improve the outward appear- ances of the town, and the Citi- zens Trade Association, now inactive, has advanced the busi- Church of tlie Sacred Heart, R. Catholic, fink ness interests. A public library was established years ago and contains many valuable publications. Its usefulness could be largely increased by some general leg- islation such as some other States have been favored with. The Eewistown cornet band, under the directorship of Prof. W. H. Cal- houn, is proficient in its line of music and has few superiors in the State out- side of the cities. Mandolin clubs, orchestras, and talented pianists and vocalists also combine in giving the town marked prominence in musical matters . In brief, in musi- cal, educational and literar\' culture, in refinement, socia- bility, order and contentment the people of Lewis - town are distin- guished. Its own business places are varied enough to supply all ordinary de- mands, while the tri-weekly market furnishes an abun- dance of choice iChurch of the Sacred Heart. R. Catholic— interior View. *wi ^SfK-' ■ '' ''■'^^: 'i^^Li -/»^ Scene on Jack's Creek. products from the fruitful agricultural districts of the coun- ty. Its industries are l)rosperous and pro- gressive. The Mann Edge Tool Company's works are most exten- sive. They were es- tablished in 1892, de- stro3^ed by fire in April, 1893, and re- built the sau'e y^ar. The buildings are ex- tensive and substan- tial, with machinery, conveniences and ad- vantages unsurpassed by any similar establishment in the country. Axes are the leading product of these works, their capacity being one thousand axes daily, about one hundred men being employed . The company is incor- porated and is composed of leading business men of Lewistown. Joseph R. Mann, who has had a life-long experience in the manufacture of axes, is manager. It has been the aim of this establishment to secure favor with the commercial world upon the high quality of its products, and with experi- enced super^'ision and skilled workmen the success has been aLnost phe- nomenal. The works have been in constant operation during the financial depression . Another busy mart is the establishment of R. H. Montgomery. His wood -working estab- lishment is filled with the latest- improved machinery. His bus- iness includes con- tracting and building, coach and wagon making, brick mak- ing, &c. Except during the rigid win- ter season he gives employment to from seventy-five to one hundred men. The North Ameri- can Tannery is a prominent industry, having been in opera- -■•?. i:v^ ■ - . ■ .."-:■ -It" Of l:^.^^!SSSMJ^J^QM^M r'-.-. ■<^:f'- - ■^^^ mt^jii^'i siM ^_^ •y^^v^tl' ^bSBBi >•!;■ , '■.•"X' , **:-^ Biwfe- x' 91^^^' .<^^ESH ,^'i."~ ■■• - - PI, ■ . '. ■^-*;;.P 1^ .-'■ k>-^ TBbMm^^ '^SB^^r '^^Aj^ ' V , • "''. ■' ■■■^B^^^H^H r:*< '■ :■ ':*3W5£,iA»ii^ WvJt^S^t i^:c^■ ii'^ f 3^"' •■■" ^ -:• '^ ^^ v' ^^MBrnt -'■r ■ ■ -J!^ <3^^H '-^;>-; ■'^'x -. _i<' ;/, ^Ljjjr^ t* ^^T^^wftw^.artl- '.yW^' ■/ " ^ "^ mi ^^- -'.■.. -?'■'■'> B ' I&^^^V. ■P! ^-^i ' ■■ , K5PS a. ^1* ri £-ji 1 ' ' i i W' IIjM .^i 1 g^Tc^li iP w.^ •j^^" t^:^r^ WF. ,. ;• -••- ^W^*" * " ■ • Camping Along tlie Juniata. SANDSTONE QUARRIES— MANN'S NARROWS. WHERE WE DRIVE.— Lewistown and Kishacoquillas Turnpike near Lewistown. fink. tion for many years. It turns out more than twenty thousand hides annually, and employs regularly thirty -three men, doubling that number during the bark season. The Lewistown Foundry and Machine Company's Works have been estab- lished for many years, and are at present owned and operated by an incorpo- rated stock company. The works are active in the furnishing of engines, boilers and repairs, the erection of machinery and similar work, and give emplojmient to a number of mechanics. J. U. Howe's broom factor)^ is an interesting industry, with a capacity of one hundred dozens of brooms daily. The shirt factory is also a new and complete establishment with profitable opportunities for those ".vho will furnish the capital necessar\^ to properly es- tablish it. Other minor industries exist here, which, with the railroads, coal-shipping and the industries at Burnham furnish employment to a large proportion of the population. A leading seat of industry in Mifflin county is at Burnham, three miles north of Lewistown . Here the Standard Steel Company have for years been leaders in the manufacture of steel tires for locomotive wheels, their product being of the highest quality and most skillful construction, well meriting the name of " Standard." Within a few years thej^ also manufacture high-grade wheel centres, and have just added a complete open -hearth plant for the man- ufacture of their own steel. They have substantial buildings throughout, mammoth engines and hammers, the latest improved machinery, hydraulic and electric cranes, and a modern electric lighting and pow'er plant, with their own railroad tracks and locomotive. J. P. Stevenson is superinten- dent. The Logan Iron and Steel Company, at the same place, have fur- naces and extensive puddling and rolling mills, producing iron in various forms for the manufacturing, railroad and general trade. Their plant is lo- cated in a large new iron building. R. H. Lee superintends the business here. A mile further north is the axe manufacturing plant established many years ago by Wm. Mann and now owned by the American Axe and Tool Company of New York City. The works have a capacity of about 1,500 axes daily, and have been in continuous operation for years and through all financial depressions. James H. Mann, treasurer of the company, resides here, and his sons, Frank E. and Wm. H. Mann, have charge of the works. The mining of white glass sand is a prominent Mifflin county industr^^ the mines being located just west of Lewistown, at McVeytown and at Vineyard. NOTE. The following paragraph was unintentionally omitted from the preceding chapter : For protection from fires Lewistown has two well-organized and energetic fire companies — the Henderson and the Fame. The former is provided with one of the best of \.he Silsby steamers that has never failed to do effective work when brought into ser- vice. With the new water supply coming this year, with the "force at the plugs" it will provide, making each plug equal to a fire engine, and with our prompt and efficient firemen, Lewistown will have protection against conflagrations unsurpassed by any town. Around and About. — iISHING, boating, hunting, cycling, riding and driving are fully enjoyed here. The Juniata river, creeks and mountain streams furnish varied and attractive sport for -anglers. Because of the dam in the river just below, Vthere is a three-mile stretch of deep and smooth water, { ^ p>affording delightful boating by steam, sail or oars. Deer, bear, wild turkeys, pheasants, &c., are fairly plentiful in ^^ the mountains of this section and are sometimes captured within sight of Lewistown. The Lewistown and Kisha- coquillas turnpike is a smooth, pleasant and romantic highway for travel by foot, horse, carriage or wheel. It leads by mossy and verdured ridges, along the sparkling Kishacoquillas, past hives of industry and peaceful villages, through Mann's Narrows between majestic mountains, delighting the appreciative traveler the entire way. Other enjoyable drive- ways extend in various directions, and with road reform that through Lewis- town Narrows would be indescribably grand. The scenery hereabouts is unsurpassed by any in the world. This is a strong statement, but it is con- firmed by disinterested testimony. Bayard Taylor, the eminent literary scholar, who traversed Switzerland's most glorious and delightful mountain regions, said he saw nothing to surpass the scenerj^ of our Juniata Valley. The late Col. John W. Forney, who made a leisurely tour of Europe, wrote to his paper that the most praised and gorgeous sections of the Eastern world could not equal in beauty and grandeur the scener}^ near Lewistown. Every attraction is here to make this a popular place for summer recreation and sojourning. There are locations here well adapted for a summer hotel, and far surpassing in natural conveniences and attractive surroundings the majority of the popular resorts of to-day. Nature's generous provision can be even improved upon for the pleasure of our own people. The river front could be made a place of beauty, and the summit of the " Ridge " is an ideal spot for a park ; if fitted and beautified and an inclined railway constructed it would be a most deliehtful summer dav and evening- resort. Under most of the illustrations in this book are given the names of the pho- tographers from whose pictures the engravings were made, and from whom the larger piiotographic views can be purchased by those desiring them. The sectional view of the town from the Ridge is much more distinct and satis- factory in the photographs than in the greatly reduced engravings given here. 1^ Lewistown's Future. NE need not be gifted with prophetic vision to predict, from the facts and ad\'antages as here portrayed, a bril- liant future for Lewistown. The progressive spirit mani- festing itself among its people, combined with its many natural and acquired advantages, give assurance of rapid strides forward. An electric railway through Lewistown, extending from Lewistown Junction to Reedsville, is one of the almost certain enterprises of the near future. The y^ large and active population along the entire route assures a profitable business for the builders. New industrial es- tablishments will come with returning financial prosperity in the country at large. An inviting field is here for investors and manufacturers. The ship- ping facilities are excellent, outlets to all points being direct. The absence of active railroad competition is compensated for by a guaranty of as low^ freight rates as at points where competition prevails. The town is but forty miles distant from the soft coal regions and sixty miles from the anthracite mines. Labor is cheap and abundant, and sufficiently distant from the active labor centres to make strikes and disturbances practically unknown. The field is particularly inviting for industries utilizing boy and girl labor. Cap- italists in search of desirable locations are invited to come and investigate and confirm the testimony here presented. No extravagant or exaggerated declarations were considered necessary ; the observant man will readily rec- ognize the advantages oifered. The profitable opportunity is here ; the pro- verb relating to the early bird is applicable. The writer would rejoice if Lewistown capitalists would gather the golden fruit within their reach, but his leading hope and aim is that the town should achieve by any method the advancement that is so natural and possible. To that end this modest little book was issued. To Lewistown, with glowing hopes for its future pros- perity, it is respectfully dedicated. Do not forget the advertisers in this book. They are enterprising and fair dealing, they have shown a disposition to aid in advancing the interests of Lewistown, and deserve a liberal patronage one and all. ESTABLISHED 1859. Mifflin County National Bank, LEWISTOWN, PA. Capital, Ji^ 1 00,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $60,000. OFFICERS: D. W. WOODS. President. D. E. ROBESON, Cashier. WM. IRWIN, Act'g Cashier. DIRECTORS: D W. WOODS, ANDREW REED- G. W. ELDER. S. B. WEBER. A. W. CAMPBELL. Fire and Burglar Proof Vaults and Safes, with Safety-Deposit Boxes for rent. 5. JlolUr JH^cQo^; Right in Line With a Line That is Right. The Largest andMostCom- plete Assort- ment for Men, BoysandCliil- dren at re- in a r k a b 1 e prices. WsTsrii^''^''^ Furnish - ing Goods We can please you in Under- wear. Neck- wear. W ite a n d Fancy Shirts,Collars, Cuffs andHos- iery. Our stock is complete. yjjqent for ^tetzon's JJ^ats. Jjgsrit for ^fjffonarch ^hirts. KSTABLISHED 1875 Barber, b. MARKET ST., OP. POSTOFFICH, in Continuous Business Lonji^er Than Any Other Lewistown Barber. Modern Outfit. Easv Sha\es. Fashionable Hair cuts. Polite Attention Alwavs. Notary Public, Insurance and Real Estate Agent. Pensions procured. Deeds, Bonds, Wills and Agreements written. Charges Moderate. Office: JYc. 20 Q. JYlarllst Surest, Lewistov n. Pa., where a nice line of Choice To- bacco and Cigars will also be found. H. C. JACKSON, DEALER IN Qonoral - ^^f)^or cKandi so ^ 33 WEST MARKET STREET, LEWISTOWN, PENNA. A DOZEN STORES IN ONE. A place that not only saves you But saves vou Money, Tiiite and Trouble. Anything in the Line of Merchandise is furnished, my commodious rooms beniK tilled. You will find the quality ri.tht and prices always riRht. A call solicited. The First Step TOWARDS SUCCESS IN ANY BUSINESS IS TO GAIN THE Confidence OF THE PUBLIC. We are proud to say that by distributing Good Goods at Low Prices to the people of Lewistown and vicinity we have won their confidence and SUCCESS IS OURS. Fair treatment to rich and poor alike is the first principle of our store. We have only one price and all bu\- alike. It pa\s to buv in Lewistown and at Our Styles are Always Up to Date. Dry Goods « J^^/ Store. N. W. Corner Public Square. e Always have the Latest Novelties. W. H. FELIX, Valley Street, Mi LEWISTOWN, - PA. FURNITURE of all Kinds. CARPETS. Beautiful Goods. BEDDING of every Description. UNDERTAKING Il\ ALL ITS BRANCHES. Fine Closed Carriages. Pleasure Carriages Fine Drixing Horses, and Careful Dri\ ers. Special Attention Gi\ en to Funirals and Weddings. Telephone Connection. T3 o ■d = n J? ■n C/3 K O " S Q G T1 O = a - X ft ■V'' C303 ■c CO T", o n ^ C9 3 o a y: 2. a n-] zi a roi a' ^=? X o X : rr ti a cr>&3_ '^ -s ? X g. '» T, C/5 ^ y. ^^^^ n"* C. T H ^i 3 C Ci =■ £ y. §• f. a ^ 3 5 D^ /' n, -y. n 5 c- (fcj ?tl a' Q P "V ■y. _ 9? ~ ~ C9 — ^' r> c' 3 !^ X a ^•< = 3 53 (5 5" X & CD ■o Tl ^ i C/5 x 1-h ■n a ^ c rr K a Plan Mod Spra 15 15 a 1/5 O 1 a" et Jr. Garden W( el Seed Drills. Han ft H o © cr ft 3 ft if'. Sotite Points for Shoe Buyers. Do you want Full Value for every cent you spend? Do you want Service ? Do you want Style ? Do you want Satisfaction ? Do you want Bottom Prices ? If yott do buy your Footwear of J. CLARKE & SON, 1 9 East Market Street, - - Lewistown, Pa. StooR J^liOax^s ^ull, ^prices ,^xOaTjs X^oiOn. The Lewistown Foundry and Machine Company, ^ ^ (INCORPORATE Lewistown, Penna. Engines, Boilers, Machinery, Castings of all Kinds, Machinery Repairs, Factory Mill and Tannery Supplies, Pipes, Pipe Fittings and all Kinds of Brass Work Furnished. with increased facilities and skilled mechanics, promptness and good workmanship is tlie rule. Sand Mining Machinery a specialty. I^iir Juniata Sand J)tt^qt is the most practicable, complete and rapid dryer made. Peniia SPANOGLE & YEAGER. Merchant Millers, LEWISTOWN, PA DEALERS IN iour, (^ood and Qrain. Flour Made from Choice Selected Wheat. poller Reedsville, Penna. illHH . \ ai|M^ ^B ^f^^^ nBMU 1 ]^|||||!gy lll^ll'"tfillllHli Q A Front View Of this Store gives but a faint idea of its extent and the immense stock on hand. In addition to the large and completely tilled store room there is A Large Warehouse at the rear with two extensive floors packed with Toys, Games, Express Wagons and Tricycles. i^onfQotioTiQriQSf fruits and '^oys are the leaders here, and this store is the leader in the business. You can get anything you want and 1 can help you solve the problem of selecting holiday, birthday and other gifts. Schools, Sunday Schools and Stores Supplied at Wholesale Prices. D. GROVK, 1 6 East Market Street, _ . _ - Lewistowii, Pa. Iron Front Store. The Oldest and Most Reliable Store in Lewistown. It has been in successful operation tor 21^ years, and to-day it stands in the very front rank of all others. At this store you can always find the largest and best stock of Dress Goods of all kinds, from the cheaper grades to the finest novelties in Silks the market affords. Our Notion Department is always up to date, in Kid and all other kinds of Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, etc. Embroideries, Cambric, Nainsook and Swiss. We make this line a specialty. Ladies' and Children's Coats. Lace and Chenille Curtains. Carpets sold by sample in a very successful way to the buyer. Politeness, attention and kindness are always used in serving the patrons of this store. We do not importune any person to buy. John S. Houtz. C9 ■a^ n> Tj n^ en 1— r- PD o :^ E o Z3 r~) Z3 o rD O a- 3 3 CD y) C/) C/) o (7; o o ^^ o ^^ o o The Lewistowit Free Press, (ESTABLISHED iN 1880.) W. W. TROUT, Editor and Proprietor. An excellent advertising medium. Subscription: In the county, in advance, ^1.2^; out of the county, #1.^0 in advance. a Specialty. Only flrst-cIass workmen employed. All work put up in tablets free of charge. You will make a VERY LARGE MISTAKE If you buy a new STOVE OR RANGE before seeing our line of ACORNS. We can suit you in price, and you get more for your money. If this argument does not appeal to your judgment call around and we will give some other facts that are convincing. For sale only by H. R. & F. J. ZERBE. Lewistown, ... Penna. CO f£_ C ^ r- o 3 p. i—t- ^ C) — ) C o rt- u ^ rD VI r* CTQ •^ O fD :»■ D w <^ r '. rt- V\ 3 n 0) ^ rt- o. r-^ ^1 — ^ o f rt <(j — » rt- P" r-+ TD _J t^ 5 i=h o r—t- ct- O O C n,. r. C Pi rD cr rD a Lti — a 3 =i- "< rD C/) rD 3 ?D- c^ o rD rD P D > m CO C a.H B. F. SHEIBLEY, Watchiitaker, Jeweler and Optician, opposite Coleman House, Lewistowtt, Pj. Fine Lind Complicated Watch Work and Engraving a Specialty. ^y The Eyes Scientifically Tested Free of Chari^e. WE ARE INCLINED TO THE OPINION, That Dry Goods, Groceries and Shoes are somewhere near the Economy Base and That the assortment is somewhere near the complete line ^^^ J. L Qnigley's. An opinion WHICH IS SHARED BY ALL THE COLEMAN. Newest, Largest and Best Equipped Hotel in Lewistown. Erected in 189^. Newiy furnished thn)U2;h()ut. Steam Heat. Li.s^hted by Electricity and Gas. Electric Calls. Complete Fire Protection. Comfort Everywhere. Large Sample Rooms, First FKx ^sntraZZxf "located. "^us '^ino to yjjll J^raino. TERMS, $2 PER DAY. J. C. ROBESON, Proprietor. Pianos and Organs. The Mason & Hamlin Piano is constructed in one particular differently from any other. The strings are held by screws, not by pins. As a result, the Mason & Hamlin Piano does not require one-quarter as much tuning as any other piano made. This fact has been demonstrated by actual test, and verified by mechanics, tuners and private individuals. Piano tuning costs money. It costs only one-fourth as much to keep a Mason & Hamlin Piano in tune as it does to keep any other in tune. Consequently the expense of keeping a Mason & Hamlin Piano is reduced to one-fourth that of any other. Catalogue and full particulars mailed on application. rYLason (Sf 3{amlin, 1 36 Fifth Avenue, New York. PIANO AND ORGAN ROOM OF E. W. FOSNOT, East Market Street, - - Lewistown, Pa. A few things you need to know about my business. I sell High Grade Instruments. MASON 6c HAMLIN, ESTEY, WEAVER AND OTHER LEADING MAKES. I do nut put out instruments on trial for months and then sell them for new. I do not sell a S^oo piano for S200. I do not sell a S200 piano f'lr 5^oo. 1 do not sell a $12^ organ for Sso. I do not sell a Sbs organ for Sioo. A\Y PRICES ARH ALIKE TO ALL. I am here to stay and build up a permanent trade by honest, fair dealing. If any instrument sold by me proves defective it will be repaired at once or replaced bv a new one. The guarantees are from reliable parties. Small Musical Iitstruitteitts of all kind.s. STRINGS of all kinds. SHEET MUSIC and MUSiC BOOKS. JYe-iD J^ome and domestic ^eioing J^aohines. Needles tor all machines. The best Machine Oil. LOGAN MILLS Capacity loo Ban els per day. H. S. ELDER. W. F. ECKBERT, JR. ELDER & ECKBERT, Flour, Feed and Grain, Hay and Straw, Salt and Coal. LEWISTOWN, PA. Built, i8c;^. Remodeled, 1892. ^^MONOGRAM" FAMILY FLOUR. That which concerns the buyer of to-day is Where is the Best Place to Buy? Where can I best be Suited ? Where can I buy re- liable goods at the lowest possible prices? The thought comes, I must go to the Leading Business House. To a reliable party, one like the Leading Dry Goods and Carpet House of J. FRANK MOIST, Lewistown, Pa., where we can ramble over three floors 2^x70 feet filled with Dress Goods from the cheapest cotton to the finest wool or silk; Floor Coverings from the cheapest Matting to the finest Moquette or Wilton Carpets; where the little girl can buy as safely as her experienced mother, like- wise the little boy as his father; where the quality is high and the prices low. GEORGE L. RUSSELL. Established 1849 SAMUEL R. RUSSELL. Bankers, Lewistown, Penna. Receive Deposits, Subject to Check ; Make Collections; Buy and Sell Stocks and Bonds for Investment Purposes, and Transact a General Banking Bisiness. J. B. SELHEIHER'S HARDWARE STORE, Founded 1848, by the Late N. E. COR. PUBLIC SQUARE. Always a Full and Complete Line of ^ilz, 'faints, ^porting QoodSf Col. ,INO. B. SELHEIMER. Hardware Supplies for Furnaces, Mills, and other Industries a Specialty. W. S. MAYES, '^luiYiber and Qasfitter, ^team and JJot l^ater (Contractor. Estimates Furnished. All Work Guaranteed. Agent for the Boynton Steam and Hot Water Systems of Heating. N. MAIN STREET, M ~ -- ' OPP. COURT HOUSE, ■"—"^ Lewistown, Pa. Standard Steel Works, STEEL TIRES Wrought Iron Centres, Steel Tired Wheels. GENERAL OFFICE: 220 S. 4TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA. REPRESENTATIVES: CHICAGO, 1013 Monadnock Bldg. ']iitZ'JJugh 1N2 ^m^M^^yo^^Q]^ that cooks well is the stove that suits, providing it is economical on coal. We have an extensive stock of stoves and ranges, and each one is the best stove for the price that money will buy. Best baker, best broiler, in fact best all around. We sell Heaters and heating stoves, the most satisfacton,- in the market. Tinware and House Furnishing Goods. Roofing and Z'poutinq J)one to ^rder. C. H. SPANGLER & BRO., 59 Kast Market St., Lewistown. A. - A. - ORR, INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE, Organized, Coinpan\-. Assets, Surplus. 1792. insurance Company ot North Ameri ca. S 9,432.250. S 1,865,508. i8os. Caledonian, of Scotland. 1,879,500. 369,058. 1810. Hartford, of Connecticut. 7,378,092. 2,296,770. 1850. Niagara, of New York. 2,214,193. 303,419. 1853. Agricultural, of New York. 2,312,676. 261,206. 1857. American, of New York. 1,512,750. 138,818. 1867. Firemen's, of Chicago. 409,615. 66,925. 1 8 TO. Hquitable Life, of New York. 152.499,072. 28,836.732. 1843. Mutual Life, of New York. 173.19^-263. 14,321,216. Having purchased the A T. Hamilton Agency and idded the Insurance Company of '^orth Ameri- ica to this agency we present to you a line of old reli; ible companies whose financial standing will compare with any doimg business. PRICES LOW, GOODS FINE, STOCK LARGE. (^i^ara^ ^ohacco and ^1^02. Wholesale and Retail. Orders by mail given special attention. E. FRYSINGER, ^8 East Market Street, Lewistown, Pa. For Shoes That Are Right In Style, in Fit, in Comfort, in Wearing Qualities and in Price, call at NOEL & GLENNEN'S, One door west of the New Bank Building, Children's Shoes, Ladies' Shoes, Boys' and Men's Dress Shoes and Working Boots and Shoes with Wearing Qualities. Custom work and Repairing. WILLIAM A. KELLER, Designer and Builder, Interior Woodwork, Store Fittings, Mantels, Office and Bank Fittings, Special Hard Wood Fittings, &c. Designs and Estimates furnished for all kinds of building work and alterations. Special attention to difficult work. Correspondence solicited. ^. J^OOni^ ^ Jfo\L ^^Ovli ^tOTGj Dress Goods, Notion, Jewelry, Carpet and Mil- linery Departments. Each Department a Complete Store in Itself. Best Goods and Lowest Prices Latest Imporcations and Best Styles in Dress Goods and Millinery. An Immense Trade built up by meeting the wants of the people. You are invited to visit this store. Goods and Prices will please you. TELEPHONE CONNECTION. TERMS REASONABLE. Leading Livery, Sale and Exchange Stable, TICE BROTHERS, PROPRIETORS, LEWISTOWN, PA. Horses and Carriages to hire at all hours. Open Day and Night. Leaders in STAPLK AND FANCV QROCERIES. Also, Fancy Decorated China and Queensware and Glassware. ^ry QuT Jjffocha and ^ava (Soffee, It leads them all. Chestnut Street, - - - - - _ Lewistowti. Pa. C. H. ROPER, ^'-''- i^atoA... Jeweler, _ -^^^t" X)lamonds. Upt 101^11, szooAs. Lewistown, Pa. We call special attention to our Optical Department. Eyes fitt- ed by a Graduate Optician. Glasses warranted to fit or money refunded. Contractor - and ' Builder, AND Manufacture r of ^umbQT, ^ash, ^TioK, J)oors, and planing JffUl Work. Our Newly-Erected MLnuifactory is Complete in Modern Ar- ran-^ements and New and improved Machinery. Estimates promptly furnished for all kir:ds of Buildings and Building Mater- ial. WAGONS, BUGGIES, &c., for sale and Made to Order. Works, Opposite Jorouglt Station, Lewlsto>vn. Pa. H. B. MONTGOMERY, Architect. LEWISTOWN, PA Qraduate of ^chool of J^rchitscturs, 'Universit-ij of ^enna. Plans and Specifications Furnished for All Kinds of Buildings. Plans of New Model Dwellings that have been and are to be erected i'l tliis vicinity cheerfully shown. Estimates on con- struclion given. Office: Corner Third and Valley Streets. Jrvin Q. ^imm, New Dry Goods Houise Notions, Trimmings, Underwear, Ladies' Furnishing Goods, Cloaks and Wraps. Odd Fellows' Hall, East Market Street, - - - - Lewistown, Pa. Choice Fresh Groceries. MRS E. J. PRICE, Cor. Valley and Nusbauitt Sts. Our Line Always Complete, Prices Always Low, Also, Fine Confectioneries, Notions, &c. Our Card System is a great success. Fine Pictures, Silverware, and other Valuable Articles given our customers absolutely free of charge. Call and e.xamine. NEXT DOOR TO IRON FRONT STORE. Saittuel Killian, Manager. When you want the best value tor the money come and see us. We have a fine line of Clothing and Furnishing Goods. A Place That You Can Be Well Suited, Is At F. C. Stein's Well Made, Perfect Fitting and Stylish Suits Guaranteed. A full line of latest and best styles of Cloths always on hand. MARTIN'S PHARMACY, Manufacturers of Prescriptions a Specialty. J. PALMER ROTHERMEL, Mngr. (Graduate in Pharmacy.) BILLIARDS * AND ^ POOL, MASONIC TEMPLE (Main Street Side), L. N. SLAGLE, Proprietor. New and Elegant Tables. Fine Cigars. ^^^ax)0 the 'pennies and the 'X}ollars -iOill (Scire for '^hemselvcL THE RACKET STORE, The Place where a Little Money Accomplishes Wonders. Call and See What we sell and what surprising Things One Cent, Five Cen* Ten Cents and Upwards will Buy. Q. JflarKet S^^^st, ¥ J)oors i^est of J^eiO ^anli ^uildir MODEL BAKERY 5- ?• ^ollocli, Choice - Confectionery, Wedding and other Fine Cakes a Specialty. Orders taken for ice Cream in any quantity. Diamond Cigar Store, AT COURT HOUSE, '^^eioistouon, ^a. WHOLESALE and RETA Largest Retail Trade in tl County. Geo. G. Frysinger, Proprietor. Bookseller and Stationer, LEWISTOWN, PA. 'JTAs (S^ti^ Grocery. H. A. FELIX, Proprietor, LEWISTOWN, PA. For all ^atoh, glocA and ^ei:)eZry call on M. J. McCOY, In Fosnot's Music Rooms, East Market Street, Prompt andSkillful Workmanship. J. N. & W. H. HOFFMAN, LEWISTOWN, PA. her, "J^agons, cSc. F.G.Franciscus LEW^KTDWN, PA. Wholesale and Retail. "l^holesaling a ^pecialt-^. TOWNS, . LEADING PHOTOGRAPHER, 3' X^orcas ;S^v '^oiOistoiOn. Duplicates of any picture in this book for sale. The Dentist. THE- DEMOCRAT AND SENTINEL Leads as a Newspaper. Its Job Printing Department is equip- ped with New Power, New Presses and New Type. " * "Vj^ ^ ♦J LV^L'* <^ ■^^^ ><. ..^ .v^i: ;^'v.i^ ^ •'«'^V'. -5^ c" .^^yr?^^ o .-^ -X A ^ . . . . . t^ .^ 3^"-. o V '^s^' 'rAr<< *-. fr^> a'^ ■O ' . . « .0 ,¥y^Av5«> K* ^^^ "^ \^^|^* ^^ % ' •^'''u ^^y^w^^ ^ *^ ^ •• **' -^ ^ ^'1^-' -"^r. .'^"^ . DOBBSBROS. "^ 'Tj. LIBBAKY BINOINO V'^ JUN ' 81 V^''\^^^ '^o,/'^^^- ,o'^ ■>. **^^T' .^ ■.. ST. 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