1887 Atlas City and Town Business References

Delaware County, Indiana - 1887 Atlas

List of Business References by Town
(every town did not have references)

  • -------------------Eaton-----------------
  • David Brandt , Dealer in General Merchandise, Hats and Caps, Gorceries and Provisions. I have just opened in Foorman's New Block with entirely new stock. Would like all of my old customrer to call and see me.
  • Eli Foorman , Dealer in Drugs, Books and Stationery, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass and Putty, Finest Brands of Cigars and Tobacco. Wall Paper and Window Shades, Hand and Machine Needles. Call and see me.
  • William H. Younts , Attorney-at-Law and the only Insurance Agent in the place. All business promptly attended to.
  • W. E. Witamyer , Undertaker and Funeral Director. Fine cloth covered Metallic and Wood Caskets a Specialty. When in need of anything in my line, call and see me.
  • Michael Hyland , Proprietor of Eaton Flouring and Woolen Mills. All Carding and Spinning warranted. Mills located one mile west of Eaton, Section 22.
  • A. N. Foorman , dealer in Groceries and Fresh Meats. I keep constantly on hand a choice stock of Family Groceries, Fresh Smoked and Salt Meats. Also Proprietor of Hotel recently re-built and refurbished. Reasonable rates. Also Stock Dealer.
  • William A. Hitchens , Proprietor of Fruit Farm and Horticulturist. Dealer in Small Fruits. Residence, Section 12.
  • Younce and Baisinger , Dealers in Hardware, Tinware, Glassware, Queenware, and Farm Implements. Call and get prices.
  • E. J. Baisinger , Teacher Public Schools
  • Charles A. Younce , School Teacher and Farmer. Residence, Section 26
  • Samuel D. White , School Teacher and Farmer. Residence, Section 28.
  • George A Morris , Teacher Public Schools.
  • Selina Anderson , School Teacher. Residence, Section 30. Post Office, Shideler.
  • J. W. Gibson, School Teacher; Post Office, Muncie.
  • George W. Carter , Proprietor of Stone Quarry. The finest quality of Building Stone constantly on hand at the lowest prices.
  • -----------------------Cammack--------------------------
  • J. C. Darbyshire , Dealer in General Merchandise. Produce taken in Exchange for Goods. New Stock and New Store.
  • David Cammack , Grain Dealer. Proprietor of Saw Mill and Hoop Factory. Manufacturer and Dealer in Native Timber.
  • S. H. Dragoo , Teacher of Plain and Ornamental Penmanship, Automatic Writing, Short-hand and Bookkeeping. If you wish to take a Commercial Course, call or address. All kinds of Cards written to order at very reasonable rates.
  • ------------------------Yorktown---------------------
  • J. W. Crawford , Dealer in Drugs, Books, Perfumery, Paints, Oils and all Articles kept in first-class Drug Store. Also Trustee of Mt. Pleasant Township.
  • H. Overmire and Son , Keep a full line of Boots, Shoes, and Groceries at Post Office.
  • George W. Parkison , Breeder of Thorough-bred Short-horn Cattle. Also Fine Horses and Hogs. Young Stock for sale. Residence, Section 16. -------------------------Reed------------------------
  • Robert M. Snodgrass , County Commissioner.
 
  • ----------------------New Corner--------------
  • H. H. Secrest, W. W. Brown , (Secrist and Brown) Proprietors of Saw Mill. Dealers in all kinds of Lumber. Bill Stuff furnished on short notice. Custom Sawing a specialty.
  • W. W. Brown , Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Collector. All business promptly attended to.
  • Washington Maynard , Justice of the Peace, General Collector of Claims. Residence and office, Section 29.
  • Jacob Masters , General Blacksmith. Plow Work a Specialty. Section 36.
  • Thompson Sharp , Stock Farm. Breeder of Thorough-bred Short-horn Cattle. Section 23.
  • D. O. Munsey , Physician and Surgeon.
  • C. A. Masters , Blacksmith and Repair Shop. Horse-shoeing a Specialty. All work done to order.
  • Alexander Harrison, Plasterer. Plain and Fancy Work done, and will receive prompt attention.
  • D. A. Lambert , Principal of New Corner Graded Schools.
  • W. W. McMahan , Salesman.
  • -------------------Wheeling-------------------
  • David Heal, Notary Public. Also Apiarist and Dealer in Bees and Honey. Prompt attention to orders by Mail.
  • J. C. Dunn , Proprietor of Elizabeth Mills. Custom Milling, and Dealer in Flour, Feed and Grain. Also Groceries, Provision and Produce. One mile north of Wheeling.
  • David M. Linn , Contractor, Carpenter and Builder.
  • R. H. Trout, Justice of the Peace, Collector and Insurance Agent. Also Dealer in Hardwood Lumber.
  • J. R. Tuttle , Physician and Surgeon. 25 Hartford Street.
  • Adam H. Benbow , Dealer in Thorough-bred Jersey Red Hogs. Stock recorded. Section 10.
  • Mark Powers , Farmer and Stock Dealer. Section 23.
  • Michael Cory, Trustee Washington Township. Post Office, New Cumberland.
  • --------------------Cowan------------------
  • V. G. Carmichael , trustee Monroe Township. Post office, Muncie.
  • W. E. Driscoll , Physican and Surgeon.
  • William E. Driscoll , School Teacher and Farmer.
  • J. A. Bates, Dealer in Stock. Specialty of Fine Poland China Hogs. Section 27.
  • Jacob Replogle , Manufacturer of Drain Tile, 3 to 10 inches diameter, 14 inches long. Always on hand. Prices reasonalble. Orders solicited.
  • James H. Newton , Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. All work done in workman-like manner and warranted.
  • James Ourd , Farmer and Stock Dealer. Also Agent for the New Deal Plow. Section 3. Post Office Box 103, Muncie.
  • Samuel Drumm , Farmer and Stock Dealer. A Specialty of Fine Horses. Director Delaware County Fair. Section 33. Post Office, Muncie.
  • Leroy Davis , Breeder and Dealer in Thorough-bread Short-horn Cattle. Stock recorded Vol. 20, American Herd Book. Section 19. Address, Tabor Post Office, Delaware County, Ind.
  • Jonas Gibson , Farmer and Stock Dealer. Cottswold Sheep a Specialty. One lamb at four months old, weighed 44 pounds. Also manufacturer and Dealer in Native Lumber. Custom Sawing attended to. Section 24. Post Office, Macedonia.
  • --------------------------Oakville------------------------
  • J. T. Holsinger , Manufacturer of Superior Drain Tile, Prices Reasonable, and your order solicited. Sizes 3 to 10 inches in diameter.

    • Delaware County, Indiana - 1887 Atlas

    List of Business References - Muncie

    • -------------------Officials------------------------
    • Orlando J. Lotz , Judge (Forty-Sixth), Delaware Circuit Courts.
    • George F. McCulloch , Clerk (Forty-Sixth), Delaware Circuit Courts.
    • C. H. Maitlen , Sheriff, Delaware Circuit Courts.
    • J. S. Buckles , Member of Legislature.
    • E. H. Stradling , Surveyor Delaware County.
    • J. D. Penwick , Surveyor-elect Delaware County.
    • William Dragoo , Auditor Delaware County.
    • Jacob Stiffler , Auditor-elect Delaware County.
    • John W. Taylor , Treasurer Delaware County.
    • George Kirby , Treasurer-elect Delaware County.
    • J. O. Lewellen , Superintendent Schools Delaware County.
    • J. L. Streeter , recorder Delaware County.
    • Owen M. Wilson , Recorder-elect Delaware County.
    • Robert M. Snodgrass , Commissioner.
    • Thomas Marshall , Commissioner.
    • William F. Watson , Commissioner.
    • Frank Ellis , Mayor.
    • J. T. Walterhouse , City Attorney.
    • W. H. Wood , City Civil Engineer.
    • Ephraim Smell , Trustee Centre Township
    • B. F. Bratton , President City School Board.
    • A. L. Johnson , Treasurer City School Board.
    • Joseph A. Goddard , Clerk City School Board.
    • John M. Bloss , Superintendent Public Schools.
    • D. H. H. Shewmaker , Principal Washington School.
    • --------------------Attorneys-At-Law------------------
    • C. E. Shipley , Att at Law, Senate Block, corner of Wanut and Jackson Streets.
    • W. Brotherton , Att at Law, Senate Block, corner of Walnut and Jackson Streets.
    • W. H. M. Cooper , Att at Law and Absractor, Walnut Street, east of Court House.
    • Frank Ellis , Att at Law, Main Street, south of Court House.
    • F. F. Rose , Att at Law and Insurance, Patterson's Block corner of Main and Walnut Streets.
    • James N. Templer , Att at Law, Anthony's Block, corner of Main and High Streets.
    • John W. Ryan , Att at Law, Odd fellows' Block, Walnut Street.
    • O. J. Lotz , Att at Law.
    • J. S. Buckles , Att at Law
    • J. T. Walterhouse , Att at Law, Main Street, suth of Court House
    • George H. Koons , Att at Law, Wysor's Opera-House Block, cor. Walnut and Main Streets.
    • C. W. Moore , Att at Law, Wysor's Opera-House Block, corner of Main and Walnut Streets.
    • W. W. Orr , Att at Law, Walnut Street, east of Court House.
    • Joseph F. Duckwall , Att at Law.
    • Robert W. Monroe , Att at Law, Abstractor and Accountant.
    • N. N. Spence , Att at Law, Notary Public, Pension, Claim and Collection Agent.
    • -----------Banks, Brokers and Real Estate-----
    • Heath and Lenon , (Frederick W. Heath, George L. Lenon), Mortgage, Loan and Note Brokers. Also do general Real Estate Business. Have had thirteen years' experience in the city of Muncie. Farm or City Property bought and sought, exchanged or handled on commission, as parties prefer. Specialties: Money to Loan Solicited, Loans Negotiated. Local Stocks, Notes and Bonds of every Description Bought and Sold. Main Street, opp. Court House.
    • George W. Spilker , of the Farmers' Bank, transacts a general Banking Business. Deposits received and money loaned. First-mortgage loans a specialty. East Main Street.
    • L. Wilcoxon , real-Estate Dealer, Insurance and Loans. Office, No 33 West Main Street, opp. Court House.
    • Citizens' National Bank does a general Banking Business. Capital $100,000; surplus and undivided profits, $25,000. Senate Block, corner Walnut and Jackson Streets.
    • Adam Wolfe, Banking. Residence, cor. Charles and Monroe Streets. Banks at Marion and at Columbia City, Ind.
    • S. A. Wilson , President, J. E. Burson, Cashier, Burson Banking Co, successors to Muncie National Bank. Transacts a general banking business. Prompt attention to collections. Cor. Walnut and Washington Streets.
    • Charles A. Willard , Owner and Dealer in Real Estate.
    • C. H. Anthony , Owner and Dealer in Real Estate.
    • George N. Higman's , Farm Advertising Agency. Town property, farms, mills, stocks of merchandise for sale and exchange. No commissions charged until sale or exchange is made. Money loaned on first mortgage security at lowest rate of interest.
    • -------------------Boots and Shoes---------------
    • Allen A. Wilkinson , Proprietor of Live Eagle Boot and Shoe Store. Ladies', Gents', and Children's Fine Boots, Shoes and Rubbers. Manufacturers Men's Calf and Kip Work, and Repairing in rear of store. Boyce Block, East Main Street.
    • C. J. Wilgus , Proprietor of the great Cash Boot and Shoe Store. A fine new stock of Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods. Ladies' hand-turned and Gents' hand-sewed Shoes a specialty. Repairing neatly done. East Main Street.
    • -------------Manufacturers and Lumber Dealers---------
    • James Boyce , Manufacturer of Bagging, Twine and Handles. East Washington Street.
    • Putnam and Kirby , Dealers in Lumber, Shingles, Lath, Hardware, Doors, Sah, Glass, Paints, etc. Store, 91 East Main. Lumber-yard, South Walnut Street.
    • R. H. Mong , Manufacturer and Dealer in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors and Blinds, Planing, Matching, Beading, Moulding and Re-sawing. Also a fine supply of Paints and Oils. Mill, Howard and High Streets.
    • J. H. Smith and Co ., Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of Indiana Hard-wood Lumber. Also manufacture Skewers, and Agents for Building Stone. Corner Williard and Council St. Mills also at Albany and Montpelier, Ind.
    • Joshua Truitt , Manufacturer and Dealer in Hard-wood Lumber. Also Civil Engineer. Mill on Walnut Street, near C.C.C. & I.R.R.
    • J. E. McKendry , Manufacturer of Kiln-dried and Slack Barrel Heading. Office and Factory, east end of Adams Street. Also at New Corner.
    • J. A. Stahle , Proprietor of South Walnut Street Planing Mill. Manufaturer of Sash and Door Frames, Moulding and Brackets. All kinds of Mill-work and Job Turning. Also Contractor and Builder. Corner Walnut and Second Streets.
    • Ephraim Smell , Manufacturer of and dealer in Wooden Pumps. repairs wil receive prompt attention. Corner High and Washington Streets.
    • Joseph Prutzman , Manufacturer of all kins of Pressed Brick, Building, Paving, Bay-Window and Cornice Brick. All orders filled promptly. Opposite Toll-gate, South Walnut Street. Residence 783 Charles Street.
    • --------------------Hotels and Liveries---------
    • Kirby House , J. A. Heinshon, Owner and Proprietor. Corner of Main and Jefferson Streets.
    • Jacob Stiffler , Proprietor of Shady Side Hotel. Corner of Walnut and Adams Streets.
    • John B. Cecil , Proprietor of Livery, Sale and Feed Stable. Corner of Walnut and Adams Streets.
    • Shaw and Starr , Proprietors of Livery, Sale and Feed Stable. Franklin Street, near Washington.
    		 
  • -------Carriage Makers and Blacksmiths-----
  • Frederick Klopper , Manufacturer of and Dealer in Carriages, Buggies, Spring Wagons, etc. Factory-made and Cincinnati Buggies kept in stock. Special attention given to all kins of Repairing and Repainting. Cor. of East Main and Jefferson Sts.
  • Charles Gass , Manufacturer and Dealer in Carriages, Buggies, Spring wagons, Phaetons, etc. All work warranted first-class. A specialty of Repainting and Repairing. East Main Street
  • John J. Shields , Blacksmith and Repair Shop. Special care given to Horse-shoeing. All work warranted to give saisfaction. High Street, near Gilbert.
  • -----------------Contractors and Builders-------------
  • Thomas H. Hassett , Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. Plans, Specifications and Materials furnished, if desired. Residence, corner of Adams and Beacon Streets. Shop on South Walnut Street.
  • Ezra Searls , Contractor and Builder. Will furnish Plans, Specifications and all Materials, if parties desire it. Entire satisfaction guaranteed. Residenc, East Washington Street. Shop at Mong's Planing Mill, corner High and Howard Streets.
  • W. T. Ribble , Carpenter and Builder. All work done in a good workman-like manner and warranted.
  • James Sparr , Worker Cement, West Adams Street.
  • Higman and Wood , Contractors and Builders. Will furnish Plans, Specifications and all Materials necessary to complete buildings when desired. Corner of Main and Mulberry Streets.
  • --------------------------Dry Goods--------------------
  • James Boyce , Proprietor of New York Dry Goods Store and Globe Clothing House. Dry Good, Carpets and Clothing. Boyce Block, corner of Main and Jefferson Streets.
  • Bratton and Shideler , Wholesale and and Retail Dealers in Dry Gods, Notions, Carpets and Wool. A full line of Cloaks, Shawls, etc. Curtain Nets, Window Shades and Shade Cloths a Specialty. 64 Walnut Street, opp. Court-House.
  • O. A. Johnson and Co ., Proprietors of Chicago Store, Dealers in Dry Goods and Notions. Ladies' and Children's Goods a Specialty. Odd-Fellow's Block, corner Walnut and Adams Streets.
  • ----------------------Grocers and Produce------------------
  • Joseph A. Goddard , Wholesale Grocer, No. 90 South Walnut Street.
  • James N. Cropper , Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Canned Goods, Produce and Provisions. Odd Fellows' Block, South Walnut Street.
  • Duncan Williams , Proprietor of Muncie "T" Store. Dealer in all kinds of Staple and Fancy Groceries, Produce and Provisions, Tobacco and Cigars. North Walnut, east of Court House.
  • J. L. Streeter and Co ., Dealers in Grain and Produce.
  • John Wright , Proprietor of West End Grocery. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Queensware, Wooden Ware and Notions. Highest Price for Produce. Cor. of Jackson St. and Illinois Ave.
  • ------Hardware, Stoves and Farm Machinery----
  • W. W. Shirk , Dealer in General Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Agricultural Implements, Paints, Oils and Varnishes, Doors, Sash, Blinds and Glass. No 54 South Walnut Street.
  • C. H. Green , Dealer in all the latest improved Stoves and House-furnishing Goods. Manufactures all kinds of Tin-ware. Roofing and Gutter-work a specialty. Repairing and Jobbing done on short notics. East Main Street.
  • Thompson's Agricultural Store, Dealer in all kinds of Agricultural Implements, Binders, Reapers and Mowers, Engines, Thrashers and Clover Hullers. Also Grass and Farm Seeds. South Walnut Street.
  • Putnam and Kirby , Dealers in Hardware, Iron, Steel Springs and Axles, Doors and Sash. East Main Street.
  • ------------------------Meat Markets-------------------
  • George Kirby (of P. C. Hopkins and Co.), Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meats and Live Stock. Also Fruits and Vegetables, etc. Main and Mulbery Streets.
  • Mark Topp , Dealer in Fresh, Smoked and Salt Meats, Sausage, etc. South Walnut Street between Jackson and Adams Streets.
  • -----------------------Books and Druggist-----------
  • C. M. Kimbrough , Dealer in School-Books, Bibles, Albums, Miscellaneous Books, Fine Gold Pens and Stationery, Wall Paper, Window Shades, Picture Frames, Curtain Poles, Art Goods etc. Will furnish any book at publisher's price. 27 and 29 South Walnut Street.
  • George H. Andrews , Proprietor of Star Drug Store, No. 2 South Walnut Street. Wholesale and Retail Druggist and Newsdealer. Books, Wall Paper and Stationery, etc. Walnut Street, opposite Court House.
  • -----------------Harness Makers----------------------
  • C. S. Wachtell and Son , Dealers in Harness, Trunks and Valises. 64 East Main. Also 30 North High Street.
  • Stuckey and Co ., Manufacturers of and Dealers in Harness, Saddles and Shoe Findings. Highest market price for Hides, Pelts and Tallow. West side of Public Square.
  • -----------Editors and Publishers---------
  • Charles P. W. Neely , Editor and Proprietor of the "The Daily and Weekly News." Job work a specialty. Boyce Block, East Main Street.
  • John F. Wildman , Editor and Publisher of "The Muncie Times. " The best Advertising Medium in Eastern Indiana. Fine Job Work a Specialty. Walnut Street, Northeast cor. Public Square.
  • Davis and McKillip , Editors and Publishers of "The Daily Herald and Weekly Democrat-Herald." Mitchels's Block, South Walnut Street.
  • A. C. Stouder , Publisher of "Weekly Advertiser". All Kinds of Job Printing neatly and promptly executed.
  • Garst and Perkins , Proprietors and Publishers of "The Saturday Pink." Best Advertising Medium in Eastern Indiana. All Kinds of Job Printing neatly executed. Boyce Block, Walnut Street.
  • ---------------Physicians and Surgeons-----------
  • G. W. H. Kemper , Physician and Surgeon, Adams Street, between High and Walnut Streets.
  • A. J. Phinney , Physicianand Surgeon. Mulberry St., between Main and Wasington Streets.
  • Edgar A Shields , Physician and Surgeon. Patterson's Block, corner Main and Walnut Streets.
  • George R. Green , Physician and Surgeon. Jackson Street, between High and Walnut Streets.
  • J. S. Martin , Physician and Surgeon. Main Street, between Jefferson and Elm Streets.
  • D. R. Armitage , Physician and Surgeon. Section 30, three miles southwest from Muncie.
  • ----------Stock Dealers and Resident Farmers---
  • J. S. Buckles , Proprietor of Buckles-Place Stock Farm. Dealer in Thorough-bred Short-horn Cattle. Residence, cor. Washington and Franklin Streets.
  • C. H. Anthony , Breeder of Thorough-bred and Graded Polled Angus Cattle. Stock always on hand for sale.
  • Jerome Galliher , Stock Dealer. Residence and farm, south of Corporation Line.
  • Frank Wills , Farmer and Stock Raiser. Thorough-bred Poland China Hogs a specialty.
  • J. H. Koontz , Resident Farmer, West Adams Street.
  • William Ribble , Director Muncie and Smithfield Turnpike.
  • J. W. McKinley , Farmer and Stock Dealer. A specialty of Fine Horses. OWner of Charley Normanand Black Dictator. Section 8, one and half miles west of Muncie.
  • P. W. Patterson , Resident Farmer. Grant Street.
  • -----------------------Flour Mills---------------------
  • L. Wilcoxon , Proprietor of South Walnut Street Flouring Mills, at crossing of C.C.C. & I.R.R.
  • J. H. Wysor , (of Wysor and Hibbits, Merchants) Miller, Roller System, North Walnut Street.
  • ------------------Florists and Gardeners--------------
  • B. H. Klus , Green House and Garden. Fine Flowers a specialty. One-half mile northwest of Cour-House.
  • George F. Miller , Florist, Plants and Shrubs, Cut Flowers and Floral Designs. Green house, opposite Beech Grove Cemetery.
    • Source: An Atlas of Delaware County, Indiana published by Griffing, Gordon & Co. 1887
    Reprinted in 1971 by Mayhill Publications, P.O. Box 90, Knightstown, Ind.
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