"Adams County Iowa, Patron's Directory"

Adams County, Iowa
Patron's List
1900
Courthouse, 1922

EXPLANATION: The date following a name indicates the length of time the party has been a resident in the county. The abbreviations are as follows: S. for Section; T. for Township; P. 0. for Post-office address. When no Section Number or Township is given, i, will be understood that the party resides within the limits of the village or city named, and, in such cases, the post-office address is the same as the place of residence, unless otherwise stated.

County Officials

Dan Turner, State Senator;
G. C. Calkins, Representative;
I, I. Bullock, Auditor;
F, P. Miner, Treasurer;
J. R. Cummings, Clerk;
0. R. Gin, Recorder;
Clara Taylor, Superintendent;
C. M Stanley, Co. Attorney;
W. Larson, Sheriff;
H. H. Hastings, Surveyor:
H. E. Christie, Coroner;
Robert Law, Janitor.
Patrons
A

Addison, W. A., Banker, Prescott.
Allen. J. C., Farmer and President First National Bank, S. 5, T. Union, P, 0. Prescott. 1882.
Anderson, Carl., Farmer, S. 17. T. Donglas, P. 0. Carbon. 1882.
Anderson, John, Corning. 1886.
Ankeny. J. N., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 9, T. Prescott, P. 0. Prescott, 1861.
Ankeny, W., Healer in Drugs, Jewelry and Optical Goods, Corning,
Antisled, A. W., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 3, T. Carl, P. 0. Prescott. 1884.
Arnold. Hermann, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 4, T. Carl, P. 0. Prescott. 1883.
Arnold, John R., Farmer and Stockraiser, Prop "Plainview Stock Farm," S. 18, T. Colony, P.O, Prescott 1872.
Arnold. Paul, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 9, T. Colony, P. 0. Cromwell. 1883.
Arthur, A. W., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 6, T. Jasper, P. 0. Brooks. 1856.

B

Bacon, W. H., Farmer S. 3 Union, P. 0. Cromwell. 1874.
Barker, Beach, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 25, T. Douglas, P. 0. Corning 1906.
Bartlett, George, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 4, T, Colony, P. 0, Cromwell. 1874.
Bartrem, Samuel, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 28, T. Grant, P. 0. Lenox. 1878
Bassett, S. H., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 32, T. Prescott, p, 0. Corning 1902.
Bayles, A. F. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 11, T. Union, P. 0. Cromwell. 1868.
Belding. C. C, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 10. T, Union, P.O. Cromwell. 1879
Bigelow, M. H., Farmer and Stockraiser., S. 2, T. Carl, P. 0. Prescott. 1868.
Bivens, S. G., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 28. T Grant, P. 0. Lenox. 1876.
Blazek Ed., Farmer and Stockraiser, S 32, T.
Colouv, P. 0. Prescott. 1877.
Blazek, Frank, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 27, T. Colony, P. 0, Cromwell. 1877.
Blazek. James Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 13, T, Carl, P. 0. Prescott.

C

Cherington F. D., Farmer and Breeder ol Poll Angus Gttle, S. 9, T. Union, P 0. Cromwell. I9UU.
Christofftrsen and Jensen (H. J. Christoffersen and A. Jensen), Proprietors Corning’s Leading Billiard Parlors, Corning.
Chubb, W. C. Abstractor, Corning 1869 Colgan, Hugh, Farmer and Breeder of Fine Stock, S. 7, T. Mercer, P. 0. Corning. 1887,
Comiskcy, Hugh, Farmer and Stockraiser, $. 6, T. Mercer, P,0. Corning, 1900.
Conard, H. M, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 4, T. Carl, P. 0. Prescott. 1899.
Cook, D. M. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 14, T. Colony, P, 0. Cromwell. 1886.
Cooper, George, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 36, T. Lincoln, P. 0. Corning. 1871.
Corning Light, Heat and Power Co., Electric Light Plant, Corning.
Cronwall, N. P, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 33, T Nolaway. P. O. Nolaway 1900.
Cupp, A, Y., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 36, T. Lincoln, P. 0. Carbon. 1861.
Currens, F. H., Principal, Corning Academy, Corning
Curry, Frank, Breeder of Hereford Cattle and Poland China Hogs, S. 27, T. Lincoln, P. 0. Carbon.
Curry, Joseph, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 24, T. Lincoln, P. 0. Mt. Etna, 1867

D

Danielson, Albert, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 5, T. Douglas, P, 0. Nodaway. 1876.
Darrah, M., Jr., Farmer and Supervisor, $, 9 T. Mercer, P. 0. Corning. 1876.
Davis F. M„ Attorney, Corning, 1833.
David, Jule, Farmer and Stockraiser, S, 32, T, Union, P. 0. Prescott. 1876.
Devereux, William, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 9, T. Douglas, P, 0. Nod-awav, 1880.
Dotson, George S., Farmer, $ 4, T. Lincoln, P. 0. (Jraut. 1902.
Drennan, Joseph, Farmer ami Stock Buyer, Corning 1875.
Drennan, W J, Breeder of Hereford Cattle and Poland China Hogs, S. 13, T. Lincoln, P. (I. Mt Etna. 1X69
Duben, Joseph, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 16, T. Colonv, P. 0. Cromwell. 1890.

E

Eberle, Henry, Farmer, S. 32, T. Union, P. 0. Prescott. 1892.
Eschle, Philip, Fanner and Stockraiser, S. 35, T Union, P. 0. Kent. 1871, Rviwn Hark Farmer and Stockraiser, S, 3, T Douglas, P. (), Carlton.

H

Harden, R. J, Farmer and Brtder of 0.1, C. Swine, S. 18 T. Prescott P 0. Corning, 1871.
Harrison, L.( Farmer and Breeder of Duroc Jersey Hogs and ClvdesGle Horses, S. 2, T. Mercer, P. 0. Corning, 1871.
Hawthorne, II. B, Farmer and Breeder of Poll Angus Gttle S >9 T Union, P.O.
Herbst, James, Farmer, S, 9, T. Mercer, P. 0. Corning. 1871,
Hertzog, Wm. F., Farmer, S. 35, T. Prescott, P. 0. Prescott. 19m.
Hill, II B, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 29, T. Lincoln, P. 0. Carbon,
Hogenkamp, Henry, Farmer, S, 27, T Union, P, 0 Cromwell. 1877
Hollanbrck, C. R., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 29, T. Colonv P 0 Prescott, 1880,
Holmes, W. W., Farmer, S. 12, T. Prescott, P. 0. Prescott. 1882,
Horton. A. II., Farmer and Srockraiser. S. 9, T. Union, P. 0. Cromwell. 1882.
Hoskinson, Frank, Farmer and Breeder of Norman Horsts and Short Horn Cattle, S. 7, T. Prescott. P. 0 Coming, 1x56.
Houck, Mrs, H. R„ Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 15, T Douclas P 0 Carbon. 1894.
Hubatka, Thomas, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 30, T. Colonv, p. (). Prescott. 1879,
Hubble, Grant, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 23, T. Grant P 0 Kent 1890
Humbert, Samuel, Livery, Feed and Sale Barn, Corning. 1870.
Humbert, Win. K„ Farmer and Township Affirm, S. II, T. Jasper P, 0. Corning. 1876,

J

Jackson, James Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 2", T. Imon, P. 0. Prescott. James, F, H„ Fanner and Dairyman, S, 19, T. Quincy , P. 0. Corning. 1898,
James, W. D., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 13, T. Quincy, P. 0. Corning, 1896.
Johnson, John. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 12, T. Washington P 0 Mt Etna 1866.

K

Kernen, Bert, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 7, T. Nodawav, P 0. Nodawav 1875.
Kernen, Gottlieb, Fanner and Stockraiser, S, 10, T. Nodawav, P, 0. Nodaway, 1873.
Kolash, John, Fanner and Breeder of Duroc Jersey Hogs, S. 1, T. Grl.P. 0. Prescott. 1877.
Kouba, Joseph, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. II, T. Grl, P. 0. Prescott, 1880

M

Miller. C. A.. Farmer and Stockraiser. S. 2, T. Lincoln. P O. Mt. Etna. 1860.
Miller, J. L. B . Farmer and Breeder of Registered Hereford Cattle^ and Registered Imported Perchan and Belgian Draft Horses, S. 27. T. Orl. P. O. Prescott. 1882.
Miller. J. P., Farmer and Stockraiser. S. 5. T. Mercer. P. O. Corning. 1882.
Miller. L. C.. Dealer in Horses and Mules. S 34, T. Quincy. P. O. Corning. Miller M. W, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 35, T. Douglas, P. O. Corning. 1853.
Miner, E. F . County Treasurer, Corning 1876
Moffett. D. E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 27, T. Quincy. P. O. Corning. 1874.
Montgomery. J. B., Farmer. S. 20, T. Quincy, P. O. Corning. 1S76.
Moore, John. Corning Steam laundry. Corning. 1902.
Moore, W. H., Fruit Raiser. S 31. T Prescott. I’. O. Corning. 1873.
Moser. H. F., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 9. T. Nodi way, P. O. Xa la way 1876.

N

Neill, Ernest. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 22. T. Douglas, P. O. ing. 1873.
Newcomb, Walter, Manufacturer of Brick, Tile and Hollow Block, ing. 1871.
Norton. Chas. C.. Pres t Farmers’ National Rink. Corning. 18/2.
Notz George. Farmer and Breeder of Poll Angus Cattle. S. 36, T. ’ P. O. Kent. 1884.

O

Odell, G. N , Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 2, T. Nodaway, P. O. N d iuay. 1853.
Okev.C. E., Okev & Vernon Bank. Corning.
Oliver. W. P.. Farmer and Breeder of English Shire Draft Horse> S. 30. T. Grant, P. O. Lenox. 1SS2.
Orr, E. J. & Son, Nodaway Valley “News.” Nodaway.
Orstad, Thaulow. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 7, T Douglas, P. O. No l-awav. 1S82.
Outhier, F. A., Prescott Suite Saving Bank. Prescott.

P

Patera, Joseph, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 7, T. Colony. P. O. Prescott. 1875.
Pell Wm. M., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 6. T. Prescott. P. O. Corning. 1875.
Perrin. Bert. Editor, Prescott “Argus.” Prescott.
Peterson, W. M., Farmer and Supervisor, S. 22, T. Washington, P. O. Mt Etna. 1854.
Pierce W. D., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 6, T. Nodaway, P. O. Nodaway. 1901.
Potter, Dr. F. E. Druggist. Corning.
Pottinger, John, Prop. Restaurant and Confectionery, Prescott: 187a.
Prescott State Savings Bank*; F. M. Widucr Pro.: F A. Outhier. Vice Pres.; B. Newcomb, Cashier, General B inking. Prescott
Proud. W. J., Farm _*r an 1 Stockraiser, S. 33, T. Grant, P. O. Lenox. 1897.
Pugh, Jacob W . Farmer. Operator Threshing Machine and H'»use Mover, S. 8, T. Grant, P. O. Lenox. 1887.
Pumroy, W. J.. House Mover, Corning.

R

Recknor, J. P.. Farmer, S. 29, T. Union, P. O. Prescott.
Reed. G L., Farmer and Breeder of Poll Angus Cattle and Duroc Jersey HogN. S. 22. T. Grant, P. O Kent. 1882.
Reese, H. C.. Dealerdn'Implements ami Hardware. Prescott.
Reese, J. C.. Farmer and Stockraiser. S. 6, T. Grant, P. O. Prescott. 1878
Reese, L. C.. Stockraiser. S. 31. T. Union, I*. O. Prescott. ls72.
Reetz, G. F . Farmer and Breeder of Shire and Morgan Horses, S. 11. T.
Union, P. (3. Cromwell.
Reichardt, A. F.. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 23, T. Noclawav, P. O. Nodaway. 1875.
Reinemund. Frank. Dealer in Hardware, Corning.
Reynolds Brothers, Farmers and Stockraisers, S. 53, T. Colony, P O. Cromwell.
RevnohK. J. W., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 31. T. Grant, P O. Lenox. 18S2.
Rider, L, W., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 9, T. Nodawav. P. O. Nodawav. 1881.
Riley, Louis. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 15, T. Mercer, P. O. Corning. 1877.
Roberts. J. B.. Fanner and Stockraiser. S. 9, T. Douglas, P. O. Carbon. 1878.
Rogers. C. W.. Farmer and Brceder of Registered Short Horn Gittle, S.20. T. Grant, P. O. I/trnox 1SS6.
Rogers. H. E.. Farmer an I Stockraiser, S. 19, T. Grant, P. O. Lenox. 1886.
Rogers. J. H.. Farmer, S. 28, T. Union, P. O. Cromwell.
Rogers. L. H., Farmer ami Stockraiser, S 28, T. Jasper, P. O. Corning. 1871
Rubin. F., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 29. T. Jasper, P. O. Brooks. 1887.

S

Sanborn, J. H.. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 7. T. Nodawav, P. O. Villisca 1898.
Saunders. J. E., Farmer and Stock raiser, S. S, T Grant, P. O. Lenox. 1876
Schafroth, Levi. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 15, T. Mercer, P O. Corning.1877.
Scrimgeour, Wm., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 34, T. Nodaway, P. O. Nodaway. 1902.
Shaw, W. D.. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 4, T. Lincoln, P. O. Briscoe. 1S70.
Slezak. Frank. Retired Farmer, S. S, T. Colony. P. O. Prescott 1877. Slezak, James, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 6, T. Colonv. P. O. Prescott. 1876.
Slezak, J. F., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 6. T. Colonv, P O. Prescott. 1881.
Smith, James, Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 31, T Prescott, P. O. Corning. 1888.
Smock. A. L., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 1. T. Union, P. O. Cromwell.■ 1882.
Snyder. L. S . Farmer. S. 12. T. Prescott, I*. O. Prescott. 1862.
Southwick, E. A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 28, T. Carl, P. O. Corning. 1879.
Spafford, L. W., Farmer. Stockraiser and Breeder of Hereford Cattle. S.23. T. Union, IV O. Cromwell. 1875.
Spring. T. (5., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 7. T. Nodawav, P. O. Nodaway. 1900
Stanlev, I. E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 19, T. Union, P. O. Prescott. 1872.
Stanley and Stanley. Law and Abstracts, Corning.
Steele. J E., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 3", T. Carl, P. O. Corning. 1881

T

Taylor, Clara. County Superintendent Schools, Corning.
Taylor. I. R., Farmer and Stockraiser. S 12, T. Union, P. O. Cromwell. 1885.
Thuman, W D., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 35. T. Nodawav, P. O. Nodaway. 1N95.
Tinsley, C. D.. Photographer, Corning. 1898.
Towner, H. M., District Judge, Corning.
Turner. A. B . Merchant. Corning.
Turner. Archie. Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Aberdeen Angus Cattle, S. 30, T. Grant, P O. Lenox. 1884.

V

Van Ocker, H., Firmer and Stockraiser, S. 13. T. Douglas. P. O. Coniine. 1893.
Vicker. Wm. J.. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 17. T. Colonv, P. O. Prescott. 1879

W

Walker. N F., Retired F irmer. S. 3. T. Carl. P. O. Prescott. 1886. Walter, J H., Farmer ami Stockraiser, S. 34, T. Jasper. P. O. Corning. 1879.
Weber, Jacob, Fanner and Stockraiser, S. 15. T. Colonv, i\ O. Cromwell 1878.
Welch. William. Farmer and Stockraiser. S. 10. T. Washington, P. O. Mt. Etna. 1880.
Wells. Arthur R. Attorney, Corning. 1873.
Weetman, M., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 20. T. Ouincv, P. O. Corning 1881.
Wheeler. A. T., Dealer in Lumber and Implements, Corning.
Willett, R. N., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 21. T. Douglas, P. O. Corning 1893.
Windom. Alvin. Farmer, Breeder of Registered Poland China Hogs and Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens, S. 28, T Nodawav, P. O. Nodawav. 1SS1.
Wirth, J. E., Farmer, S. 16. T. Prescott, P. O. Corning.
York. M. J., Farmer anti Stockraiser, S. 20, T. Union, P. O. Cromwell.

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