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ANITA. Population, 1,500. On [sic An] incorporated town, located on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Grant township, Cass county, 14 miles n. e. of Atlantic, the judicial seat, and 68 w. of Des Moines. Has 5 churches, a graded public school, 2 banks, water works, an opera house, and 2 weekly newspapers--the Republican and the Tribune. Daily mail route between Anita and Massena, distance 14 miles, fare $1. Telephone connection. Exp., U. S. Tel., Postal and W. U. Sherman F. Myers, postmaster.

Allenson Edward G, live stock.
ANITA BANK, J C Voorhees and C E Faulkner Proprs. (See adv.)
Anita Cornet Band, R C Rassmussen mngr.
Anita Republican, J M Briggs publr.
ANITA TRIBUNE, S F Myers Publr.
Bangham Louis C, apiarist.
Barnholdt John & Sons, livery.
Bell Harry L, restaurant.
Bever Charles V, physician.
Blakesley Charles M & Son (Claude M), general store.
Blood Mrs, dressmaker.
Boatwright Homer E, R R and exp agt.
Bovee Harry W, hardware.
Briggs J M, publr Anita Republican.
Bruce & Ziegler (James E Bruce, A H F Ziegler), lawyers.
Budd Samuel L, restaurant.
Bullock A D, general store.
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B???tt & Hunter, blacksmiths.
Campbell Howard E, physician.
Carey Edward, vetinary surgeon.
Carey J L, live stock.
Carey Wm K, real estate.
Carson(?) Carl D, barber.
Cate H H Music Co (Harry H Cate).
Citizens Savings Bank (capital $50,000), James E Bruce pres, D B Forshay cashier.
Conley A G, apiarist.
Conley Burkhart & Worthing (Ollie O Conley, N C Burkhart, A M Worthing), grocers.
Conway & Carey (M P Conway, W K Carey), real estate.
C??? C H, propr Pearl Roller Mills.
Davis & Kiehl (Mahlon J Davis, Richard S Kiehl), drugs.
Diltz Daniel L, carpenter.
D??? D R, barber.
Duff Daisy, teacher.
Farmers Supply Co, hardware.
Fish Walter E, dentist.
Fordyce George W, jeweler.
Fullerton Lumber Co, R D Vernon mngr.
Gochanour A C, livery.
Grace & Grace (J M and M E), meats.
Hansen-Lage-Nieman Co, Knud Hansen, Carl Lage, L E Nieman), general store.
Hansen Ole, baker.
?Huff Levi, meats.
Hunter Gus, blacksmith.
Hunber John S, hog breeder.
Irving John, coal.
Johnson Bros (Andrew and Wm E), live stock.

Johnson's Opera House.
Kellogg Don C, carpet weaver.
Lafferty John, mnfr cigars.
Lattig J B, general store.
McDermott? C W, cattle breeder.
Major? Charles W, drugs.
M????n R R, furniture and undertaker.
Martin? Mrs Peter, fruit grower.
Miller Godfrey, nurseryman.
Millhollin? Marsh, meats.
Moore? Hiram L, wagonmaker.
MYERS SHERMAN F, Publr Anita Tribune and Postmaster.
Niswender? Wm W, mason.
?????? Mills C H Crabtree propr.
???? & Co, hardware, etc.
Preston & Carter (George W Preston and Frank E Carter), clothing.
Reynolds? Joseph N, mngr Postal Telephone Co.
???? Telephone Co, M Millhollin sec.
??? Bros (O R and A C), lumber.
??? Fred, justice.
??? Rev M Kendree (Methodist).
?Staleup Joseph L, harnessmaker.
???? F A, justice.
?Todhunter A G, auctioneer.
??? J R & Son (H E), hog breeders.
????? Ruth R, milliner.
?Vernon R D mayor and mngr Fullerton Lumber Co.
VOORHEES & FAULKNER (J C Voorhees C E Faulkner), Proprs Anita Bank. (See adv.)
V???? George, painter and paperhngr.
???? J A, restaurant.
Wagner & Winder, blacksmiths.
Wesley Elevator Co, J F Chinn mngr.
Wiegand Andrew, harnessmaker.
Worthing Frank, restaurant.
Wiegand Valentine, shoes.
Worthing G S & Co (W S James), grocers.

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ATLANTIC. Population, 5,400. An incorporated city located on the Nishnabotna river and on the C., R. I. & P. and A., N. & S. Rys., in Cass county, of which it is the judicial seat. It is 60 miles n. e. of Council Bluffs, 82 w. of Des Moines and 440 w. of Chicago, Ill. This is the trade center of a prosperous agricultural district and is supplied with ?? churches, excellent educational facilities, water works, fire department, opera house, ?? banks and 4 newspapers, the ?Telegraph (daily? and semi-weekly), the ?Atlantic Daily Democrat (daily), the ?Atlantic Messenger (weekly), and the ?Cass County Democrat(weekly). There are several elevators, iron works, planing mill, canning factory, machine shops, ???, etc. Ships grain, live stock, produce and canned goods. Tel., Postal and W. U. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. Wm C. Williams, postmaster.

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Aldrich? J B?, carpenter.
Alexander Fred M, stationer.
?Anderson E L & Co (E L, T T and J M Anderson?) publrs The Telegraph.
Arnold Frances, teacher.
Atlantic Band, C S Leach mngr.
Atlantic Bottling Works (J F Fuhlendorf).
Atlantic Canning Co, J W Cuykendall mngr.
Atlantic Cemetery Assn, J S Harlan sec.
Atlantic Creamery, G G Jeck mngr.
Atlantic Daily Democrat, Democrat Pub Co. publrs.
Atlantic Drug Co.
Atlantic Electric Light Works, Ed Nichols mngr.
Atlantic Gas Light Co, E J Young supt.
Atlantic Green House, Nichols Bros proprs.
Atlantic Green House, Charles Olsen mngr Atlantic Hospital Assn, mngrs Atlantic Hospital.
Atlantic Hotel, Jan Pierce propr.
Atlantic Mnfg Co, S G Hunter pres, neck yokes.
Atlantic Messenger, James E Bruce publr.
ATLANTIC NATIONAL BANK (capital $100,000; surplus $10,000), J A McWaid Pres, L W Niles Cash'r. (See adv below.)
Atlantic Northern & Southern Ry Co, J W Cuykendall pres, H S Rattenborg vice-pres, James Stier sec, G H Messenger treas.
Atlantic Opera House, C P Hubbard mngr.
Atlantic Water Works, Ed Nichols supt.
Bailey R H & Son (Richard H and Cecil R), grocers.
Becker Henry L, barber.
Beech Albert G, general store.
Beckman Caspar, live stock.
Beers Charles D, wagonmaker.
Berg Charles, live stock.
Berg Jennie L, teacher.
Berry Samuel, auctioneer.
Block Charles, clothing.
Blodgett Charles E, teacher.
Boehnke Anna, mngr W C Tel Co.
Bogens Albert, hardware. [sic? Bojens]
Boorman H M, lawyer.
Boyle Margaret, teacher.
Bradley T M, 2d-hand goods.
Braun Rev G N (German Evangelical).
Brown Gussie E, teacher Brown Nels, blacksmith.
Bruce James E & Son (James E and Clarence W), insurance.

ADVERTISEMENT
======================
J. A. McWAID, President.       L. W. NIELS, Cashier.
ATLANTIC NATIONAL BANK,
Atlantic, Iowa.
Capital, Surplus and Profits $140,000.00
A General Banking Business Transacted.
Established 1882.       Deposits $675,000.00
======================
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Bruce Loan & Investment Co, James E Bruce pres, Clarence W Bruce v-pres, Henry W Fulton sec.
BRUFF JAMES B, Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law, Practice in All Courts.
Burgner Emery, tailor.
Burnea Joseph, general store.
Burnett Mrs Mary H, dressmaker.
Butler Byrd, teacher.
Butler Edward, wagonmaker.
Butler Harley, dray.
Camery Hazel, teacher.
Campbell Cassius L, physician.
Campbell J A & Son (Joseph A and Clyde T), flour mill and elevator.
Cardio Michael C, restaurant.
Carnegie Free Public Library, Pearl Evans librarian.
CASS COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE CO, Charles A Grubb, Mngr (Member Abstracters' Assn of Iowa).
Cavenaugh Henry J, contractor.
Chapman F M, supervisor.
Chase Charles F, mngr Democrat Pub Co.
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry, A E Taylor agent.
Christensen Bros (Jacob), general store.
Citizens' Savings Bank (capital $50,000), G H Messenger pres, E L Butler cash.
Clovis C B, clerk district court.
Cole Crowley & Co (Crowley E Cole), jewelers.
Collins Liston, real estate.
Conrad Christopher C, shoes.
Coomes A K, county recorder.
Cornell Cornelius P, restaurant.
Crisman William, county treasurer.
Cunningham Bruce, barber.
Dallas Georgia, teacher.
Daley Rev Patrick (Catholic).
DAVENPORT BUSINESS COLLEGE, James C Duncan Principal. 112-116 E 2d, Davenport. (See right side lines and adv in Davenport.)
Davenport Rose, teacher.
Deering N W & Son (Nathaniel W and Wilbur), hardware.
Democrat Pub Co, Charles F Chase mngr.
Denison Samuel, cabinetmaker.
Dinges Lulu, teacher.
Disbrow Hiram A, lawyer.
Don Carlos John, real estate.
Durkee Augusta, teacher.
Duval H F, county sheriff.
Duwe Wm B, propr Occidental Hotel.
Egbert Harry H, photographer.
Eggers Bros (John and Otto), jewelers.
ELLIOTT W B, Propr Park Hotel.
Elston Rev V M (Christian).
Emmert Joseph M, physician.
Findley David, physician.
Finley Charles D, osteopath.
Follett & Curtis (Wm A Follett, Guy A Curtis), lawyer.
Fox Rebecca, dressmaker.
Franks Drug Co.
Gamble R A, osteopath.
Gardner Press The, M Gardner propr, printers.
George Rev J (Presbyterian).
Gerhardt August H, carpenter.
Gillespie John E, real estate.
Gillett Henry C, cigar mnfr.
Gillet Sons (Ansel A and Edwin J), dry goods.
Gittins Margaret, teacher.
Glass J E, insurance and real estate.
Goodspeed Alvan H, live stock and auctioneer.
Goodspeed Bert A, lawyer and county attorney.
Goss Joseph S, drugs.
Graham Wm F, physician.
Green Bay Lumber Co, B R Wasson mngr, lumber and coal.
Greenleaf John Q, painter.
Grubb Charles A, lawyer.

Harding Richard F, lawyer.
Hartshorn Clarence E, dray.
Havens Samuel N, restaurant.
Hedges Blanche, teacher.
Hedges Clarence, livery Hedges James, carpenter.
Hemans Rev (German Lutheran).
Henderson Rev Arthur S (Cong).
Henshaw & Martin (Wm N Henshaw, Wm B Martin), notions.
Henshaw & Ringle (Wm N Henshaw, Garrett W Ringle), grain elevator and live stock.
Henson Mary G, teacher.
Herbert Frank, real estate.
HERBERT F W, County Auditor, Court House.
Highley Bros & Co (G H and A C Highley, Mrs E W Scott), grocers.
Hodgkins Russ W, restaurant.
Hoffman John, dray.
Hoffman Samuel jr, loans and ins.
HOLLAND MRS LIBBIE, Propr Hotel Pullman, Headquarters for COmmercial Men.
Hopley Wm, live stock.
HOTEL PULLMAN, Mrs Libbie Holland Propr, Strictly Commercial, opp Depot.
Hubbard John F, C P Hubbard mngr, loans.
Hunt Charles, live stock.
Hunter S Guyan, bridge contractor.
Hupp Theodore Mrs, artist.
Iowa Telephone Co, M M Hahn mngr.
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank (capital $100,000), James E Bruce, W E Wissler cashier.
Johnson Albert, clothing.
Johnson Mrs Bertha A, county supt of schools.
Johnson Eva, teacher.
Jones Edward F, meats.
Jones James B, drugs.
Joyce W F Co, F M Chapman mngr, lumber.
King Rowley E, real estate.
Kirk Selden H, agricultural implements.
Kjar Jens, painter.
K P Orchestra, C S Lach mngr. [sic? Leach?]
Kuhl Joseph P, dry goods.
Kuhl Joseph P, dry goods.
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?Laird Willis L, barber.
?Lang Jacob, real estate and auctioneer.
?Langdon Mrs Mary L, milliner.
?Larson Frank D, jeweler.
?Leach Calvin S, barber.
?Lewis Edward A, photographer.
?Linke Emil, shoes.
?Litterest Mrs Charles, baker.
?Lorenzen Rudolph, meats.
?Luke Joseph F, horseshoer.
?Luse Land Co, C A Rasmussen mngr.
Lynch Emanuel T, blacksmith.
LYNCH PETER, Machinist, Lock and Gunsmith. (See adv.)
======================
PETER LYNCH
Lock, Gunsmith and
Bicycle Works . . . .
213 Walnut St., ATLANTIC, IOWA.
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Lynch? Wm M, drayage.
McCall? Alexander D, dentist.
?McCall's Orchestra, A D McCall mngr.
McFarland? Isaac, barber.
McKay? Hugh, carpenter.
McMenamin? Kittie, teacher.
McWAID J A, Pres Atlantic National Bank.
Macomber? Addison P, physician.
Marquis? E E, grocer and hardware.
Marshall? Jos H, dry goods.
Martin? Bessie?, teacher.
?M???? Mary, teacher.
Meins? Charles H, blacksmith.
Melcher? & Melcher? (Christian A and Dora?), dry goods.
?Meredith Camden A, lawyer.
Merchants? Assn of Atlantic, Iowa, J H Marshall? pres E H Nebe sec.
Meredith? C Parks, farm implts and coal.
Miller? G Roscoe, dentist.
Moreland? Wm, live stock.
Morris? Thomas B, physician.
Mullins? Ulysses S, physician.
Murray? Patrick, well driller.
Musson? Bros Telephone Co, Frank R and Fred? Musson? proprs.
Mutual Benefit? Building & Loan Assn, J R Rockafellow? pres, George E Pennell? sec.
N??? Edith?, teacher.
?Nebe Shoe Co (Frank M Nebe).
?Needles Charles W, wagonmaker.
Neff & Kolb? (Lewis L Neff, Charles E Kolb?), clothing.
N??? Ethel, teacher.
?Nichols Bank, Wm M Nichols pres, F M Nichols? cashier.
NILES? L W, Cashier Atlantic National Bank.
Northwestern? Orchestra, Carl J Litterst ?mngr.
Occidental? Hotel, W B Duwe, propr.
O'Connell? P F Co, J F O'Connell? pres, Mary E O'Connell sec, jewelers.
?Oransky L, general store.
Osborne Cyrus B, furniture.
Osborne Carrie B, teacher.
Palmer W T & Co (Wm T Palmer), drugs.
PARK HOTEL, W B Elliott Propr, Rates $2.00 per Day. Good Sample Rooms. The Leading and Reliable Hotel of the City, Steam Heat, Electric Light and all Modern Improvements, Headquarters for Commercial Men.
Parsons F & Co (Emily S Parsons), drugs.
Pennell George E, lawyer.
Petite Albert M, insurance.
Pettit Bros, Edwin W and Albert A, livery.
Pierce Jap, propr Atlantic Hotel.
Pine Mrs Leo, teacher.
Porterfield Frank W, physician.
Postal Telegraph-Cable Co, C V Smith mngr
Pressnall James S, justice.
Priebe-Simater Co, G G Jeck mngr, wholesale produce.
Pruette Frances, teacher.
Pullman Hotel, Mrs Libbie Holland Propr, stictly commercial.
Quint Melvin E, piano tuner.
Rasmussen C A, mngr Luse Land Co.
Reynolds Benjamin F, blacksmith.
Rhodes F J, harness.
Roberts Walter, live stock.
ROCKAFELLOW JOSEPH R, Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law; Practice in State and Federal Courts; Commercial Collections; Notary Public.
Rogge Julius, blacksmith.
RUDOLPH & PINE (S H Rudolph, L H Pine), Attorneys-at-Law. Notaries Public; Probate, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law a Specialty; Practice in Foreign, State and Federal Courts; Patronage of Non-Rresident [sic Resident] Property Owners Solicited; References, Atlantic National Bank, Nichols Bank and Citizens' Savings Bank of Atlantic.
Salisbury Clarence A, plumber.
Sandberg & Kuhnke (Adolph Sandberg, Charles Kunhke), cigar mnfrs.
Sanford Fannie B, teacher.
Schelm Edward C, bakery.
Schiappacasse James, confectioner.
Schuldt Fred, agent Standard Oil Co.
Scott John W, lawyer.
Scott & Brant, barbers.
Seaman Ira C, auctioneer.
Shannon Edward, real estate.
Shannon Margaret, teacher.
Shuter David A, real estate.
Singer Mfg Co, P M Carroll mngr, sewing machines.
Smith F C, live stock.
Smith George, feed barn.
Smith Minnette, teacher.
Snouffer Frank J, blacksmith.
Soper Loren D, live stock.
SPANGLER LEVI T, Grain Commission; Car Lots and Futures.
Spencer George, painter.
Standard Oil Co, Fred Schuldt mngr.
Steinke Fred Clothing Co (Theodore G and Fred Steinke).
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Stevenson Rev Wm (Methodist).
Stier James, grocer.
STRAIGHT W W, Mayor and Justice.
Strutz Carl F, tailor.
Sutherland Mrs Minnie A, nurse.
Sutton I N & Son (Isaac N and Wm H), carpenters.
Swan Thomas B, lawyer.
Taylor A E, agent C., R I & P Ry.
Taylor W B, charman board of county supervisors.
Taylor & Taylor (Robert C and Charles E), brick mnfrs.
Telegraph The, E L Anderson & Co, publishers.
Temple Samuel, live stock.
Trade William C, hides.
Uehran George E Uehran, vetinary surgeon.
United States Express Co, Warren E Kandy, agent.
Vincent J H, city weighmaster.
Walker Arthur, livery.
Weidner Wm F, physician.
Weitzel Jacob, billiards.
Westphalen Max, bowling alley.
Westphalen Rudolph M, meats.
Western Union Telegraph Co, Anna Boehnke mngr.
Whipple & Shrock (Frank Whipple, Jonas A Shrock), clothing.
WHITMORE THOMAS C,, Attorney-at-Law, Bailey Bldg, 404 Chestnut St. (See adv in Legal Blue Book Dept.)
Whitney James G, city treasurer.
Whitney Loan & Trust Co (capital $50,000), James G Whitney pres.
Wilder Mrs Agnes R, physician.
Wilder Carlton V, physician.
Wilds Minnie, teacher.
Wilkin John O, marble works.
Wilkin J B, insurance.
Wilkin W A, insurance adjuster.
Willard & Willard (Ezra and Edward M), lawyers.
Williams Harry K, dentist.
Winnie Jacob L, furn and undertaker.
Wissler Amanda, teacher.
WOOD & SAVERY (Ben U Wood, C W Savery) (Members Abstracters' Assn of Iowa), Attorneys-at-Law, Abstracters, Real Estate, Loans and Notaries. (See adv below.)
Woodward Rev Isaac N (Methodist).
Woolsey Fred W, billposter.
Young Edward J, wool.
Young Men's Christian Assn, C W Savery pres, Will G McMorrin genl sec.

ADVERTISEMENT
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Ben U. Wood       C. W. Savery
Wood & Savery,
(Successors to JOHN H. WOOD, Business Established 1879)
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW.
Title Abstracts.    Real Estate Loans.
We make a specialty of Iowa farm mortgages, and will purchases mortages on any Real Estate in South-Western Iowa.
We have on hand and for assignment first-class Iowa farm mortgages at all times.
Rents Collected and Taxes Paid for Non-Residents.
Complete Title Abstracts furnished to any Real Estate in Cass County, Iowa.
ATLANTIC, IOWA.
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CUMBERLAND. Population, 650. An incorporated town located on the C., B. & Q. R. R., in Union township, Cass county, 18 miles s. e. of Atlantic the judicial seat, and 60 e. of Council Bluffs. It has Baptist, Catholic, Christian and Methodist churches, a graded public school, 2 banks, an opera house and a weekly newspaper, the Enterprise. Exp., Adams, Tel., W. U. Telephone connection. E. M. McFarlan, postmaster.

Antrim Calvin, lumber.
Barnett L, physician.
Bicking Martin, blacksmith.
Bilderback Mrs J T, propr Cumberland Hotel.
Bolt George, live stock.
Bootger George M, blacksmith.
Casey W H, barber.
Coffey & Irwin (Theodore Coffey, E T Irwin), agricultural implements.
Cumberland Enterprise, H W Stryker publr.
Cumberland Hotel, Mrs J T Bilderback propr.
Cumberland Opera House, E Hadaway propr.
CUMBERLAND SAVINGS BANK (Capital $25,000), E S Harlan Pres, C P Shearer Cashier.
Cumberland Telephone Co.
Dunkleburger Rev C E (Christian).
Edwards George L, justice.
First National Bank (capital $25,000, surplus $25,000), Prosper Pettinger pres, Prosper H Pettinger cashr.
Fullerton Lumber Co, Otto Pirken mngr.
Hadaway Ernest, propr Opera House.
Harper A P, painter.
Harrison B Z, drugs.
Jobes George A, live stock.
Hopkins George, hardware.
Hopkins Mrs George, milliner.
Hulburt J H & Co (J H Hulburt), grain.
Jobes George A, live stock.
Jones Eli A, wagonmaker.
Landers Rev P H (Catholic).
Lattimer George, carpenter.
Lehman Joseph M, poultry breeder.
McFARLAN E M, Postmaster.
Mattheis Fred, meats.
[End Page 491]

Murphy Michael J, physician.
Pierce Gene, livery.
Pollock L O & Co (Lewis A and Daisy F Pollock), general store.
Reppert John H, R R and exp agt.
Robinson Rev C H (Baptist).
Scarr George F, drugs.
Scott Charles, meats.
Smith Jacob, mason.
Still B J, prin of school.
Stryker Almond W, publr Cumberland Enterprise.
Sydell Robert, dentist.
Turner Bros (Norman N and John T), grain.
Weaver Adam, physician.
Weir & Farwell (Alexander Weir, Wm J Farwell), hardware.
WHITNEY FRANCIS M, General Store.
Wright Rev John W (Methodist).

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DEWEY. A discontinued postoffice in Victoria township, Cass county, 30 miles s. e. of Atlantic, the county seat, and 5 from Massena, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

Bernhardt A, general store.

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GALION. A discontinued postoffice in Bear Grove township, Cass county, 11 1/4 miles southeast of Atlantic, the county seat, and 6 from Cumberland, the nearest railroad station and banking point. Has rural delivery from Atlantic.

Morrison C C, general store.

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GRISWOLD. Population, 1,000. An incorporated town on the East Nishnaborna river and on the C., B. & Q. and C., R. I. & P. Rys., in Pleasant township, Cass county, 15 miles s. of Atlantic, the county seat, and 98 from Des Moines. Originally settled in 1879. Has Christian, Church of Christ, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, excellent educational advantages, a fine system of water works, fire department, electric light plant, 2 banks and a weekly newspaper, the American. Exp., Adams and U. S. Tel., W. U. Telephone connection. D. H. Scott, postmaster.

Adams Express Co., E L Phillips agent.
Allison Wm H, well borer.
Arlington Hotel, Mrs Caroline Shedier proprietor.
Arrasmith Arthur G, insurance.
Arrasmith Perl L, drugs.
Baughman Lewis P, restaurant.
Baxter Allen S, veterinary surgeon.
Beatty G W, pianos.
Black John R, horse breeder.
Braden Mrs Ida, dressmaker.
Brown John W, billiards.
Brown J D, barber.
Bryant & Bryant (Wm C and Jas C), lawyers.
Buhrman Clark H, barber.
Bullis Allen, supervisor.
Chambers Rev R C F (Methodist).
Chisholm R B, physician.
Citizens' Bank, Reinig & Alexander proprietors.
Clovis Martin J, real estate.
Cocklin Lewis A, machinist.
Colburn Elbridge G, wagonmaker.
Cook Milo H, mason.
Coppock J A, hay.
Davis Robert, apiarist.
Dicky Robert C, harness.
ADVERTISEMENT
======================
THE GRISWOLD AMERICAN
D. H. SCOTT, Editor
N. L. & E. S. HILL, Publishers
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
The Best Medium for Reaching this Community.
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Dodge Mrs Nancy J, milliner.
Doop Alfred E, barber.
Edwards W L, general store.
Elliot James W, osteopath.
Forsythe H K, live stock.
Fullerton Lumber Co, John Muerer mgr.
Gardner James P, carpenter.
Gay Eugene B, fruit grower.
Giltner Harry S, cattle and hog breeder.
Gordon Percy B, photographer.
Gove George, mason.
GRISWOLD AMERICAN, D H Scott Editor and Propr, N L and E S Hill Publishers. (See adv.)
Griswold Milling Co, J M McAvery and J W Phillips proprs.
Griswold National Bank (cap $50,000), Hamilton Wilcox pres, Arthur G Arrasmith cashr.
Griswold Telephone Co, A Lischer pres, R J Kewin sec.
Groshong George, mason.
Groshong M R, insurance.
Haake Walter, veterinary surgeon.
Hanton Frank, restaurant.
Hines J F, live stock.
Huckins Ernest G, carpenter.
Huntsman Peter, harnessmaker.
Iowa Telephone Co, P L Arrasmith mgr.
Jenkins Edward S, live stock and meats.
Johnston Samuel W, general store.
Jones Charles R, physician.
Jones Samuel A, drayage.
Joyce W T Co, W L Robertson mngr, lumber and coal.
Kewin Richard J, jeweler.
Knop C L Otto, loans.
Lawrence Charles M, blacksmith.
McKenzie John R, shoemaker.
Mattheson F E, books.
Meredith C Parks, hdwre and impts.
Mitchell E Jay, machinist.
Moore Joseph E, housemover.
Morford Wm, apiarist.
Pelzer Frank, hog breeder.
Phillips Edward L, R R, exp and tel agt.
Pierce Rodney E, carpenter.
Read Edward, carpenter.
Reinig & Alexander, proprs Citizens' Bank.
Rickey A F, grain elevator and live stock.
Rousseau Hiram H, general store.
Rudig George W, wagonmaker.
Salisbury Fred G, dentist.
Salisbury James C, horse breeder.
Scharf Bros (Robert and Herman), blacksmiths.
[End Page 809]

Schofield Wm, carpenter.
Schuler George, hardware.
SCOTT DAVID H, Postmaster and Editor Griswold American.
Seastrom Axel, painter.
Selby Cora O, teacher.
Shedler Mrs Caroline, propr Arlington Hotel.
Smith Wm H, pianos.
Spencer Wm, carpenter.
Stevenson Robert E, painter.
Swart Thomas C, livery.
Taylor Edgar A, dentist.
Tompkins Charles S, grocer.
Turner Bros (John, Hector and Norman), grain and coal.
United States Express Co, E L Phillips agent.
Van Brocklin Frank, jeweler.
Walkenshaw John, hog breeder.
Weirch V J, well driller.
Welch J R & Son (Jason R and Ira L), shoes.
West Charles, dry goods.
Wheeler George F, furn and hardware.
Willoughby Wm P, apiarist.
Woodward J W & Son, clothing.

[from Pages 809-810]

LEWIS. Population, 700. An incorporated town on the Griswold br. C., R. I. & P. Ry., and on the East Nishnabotna river, in Cass township and county, 10 miles s. e. of Atlantic, the county seat. Has 3 churches, a graded public school, 2 banks, an opera house and a weekly newspaper, the Standard. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. W. B. Davis, postmaster.

Albright Samuel H, ice.
Albright Wesley W, general elevator.
Albright & Son (Wesley W and Frank), flour mill.
Bailey Wm H, furniture and undertaker.
Baker Jacob H, meats and ice.
BANK OF LEWIS, Harris & Hopley Proprietors.
Baxter C M & Sons (Charles, Wm and Jedd), live stock.
Brauer Ed, insurance.
Bronson Almon E, dentist.
Brown Frederick O, physician.
Brown Wm J, barber.
Byrne Winifred, teacher.
Citizens' Bank, W J Woodward pres, E S Phillips cashier.
Commercial Hotel, G W Jonas propr.
Crawford H M, chairman bd of supervisors.
Cutting Mrs Marion C, milliner.
DAVIS M J & SON (Mahlon J and Wm B), Drugs.
DAVIS W B, Postmaster.
Disbrow Levi E, blacksmith.
Elliott Moses H, justice and auctioneer.
Ervin Otwin A, R R, exp and tel agt.
Fletcher G W B, publr Lewis Standard.
Fouch Rev J W (Methodist).
Fulton C S, supervisor.
Grant Mrs Effie, teacher.
Harris & Hopley, proprs Bank of Lewis.
Hardenbergh & Trent, (Ettlebert B Hardenberg, Wm Trent) wagonmakers.
Hopley Peter, livery and live stock.
Huston Joseph A, restaurant.
Huyck Maude G, teacher.
Jonas G W, propr Commercial House.
Joyce W T Co, George C Bohling mngr, lumber.
Le Fleur Louis C, carpenter.
Lewis Mutual Telephone Assn, S H Albright manager.
Lewis Opera House, Mrs Elizabeth Myers manager.
Lewis Standard, G W B Fletcher publr.
Livingston John C, mayor.
Macomber Frank J, lawyer.
Mills Mrs Mollie, dressmaker.
Noyes Charles L, blacksmith.
Okell Ralph K, marshal.
OKELL WEAVER & CO (Fred A Okell, Myron G Weaver, W B Davis), General Store.
Plunkett Ira Z, physician.
Porter James, painter.
Ross J A, drugs.
Rowley S W, prin of school.
Sheets Henry D, hardware.
Shindley Wm F, grain.
Smart & De Lean (Benjamin Smart, Malcolm E De Lean), cheese mnfrs.
Smith Samuel, dray.
Snodgrass Alva J, barber.
Strong S, restaurant.
Temple Luther C, grocer.
Trent Wm W, poultry breeder.
United States Express Co, O R Ervin agt.
Watson Mrs Mercy B, carpet weaver.
Weaver Charles C, painter.
Woodward Wm J Son & Co, general store.
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LORAH. Population, 50. On the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Pymosa township, Cass county, 7 miles n. of Atlantic, the county seat, and 5 1/2 from Brayton, both of which places afford banking facilities. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. A. H. Anderson, postmaster.

Bagley Bros, blacksmiths.
Betty Frank, grocer.
Gaylord A A, live stock buyer.
Green F L, R R and exp agt.
Green O L, agricultural implements.
JENSEN & ANDERSON, General Store.
Joyce W T Co, lumber and coal.
McCausland C W, insurance agent.
Musson Bros Tel Co.
Newton W J, live stock.
Rothschild Grain Co.

[from Page 947]

LYMAN. A discontinued postoffice in Cass county, 14 miles southeast of Atlantic, the judicial seat, and 8 from Griswold, the nearest banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

Gerlach G, general store.
Meyer Wm, general store.

[from Page 952]

MARNE. Population, 400. An incorporated village on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Brighton township, Cass county, 7 miles west of Atlantic, the county seat, and 89 from Des Moines. Has Methodist Episcopal. Methodist Protestant and Presbyterian churches, a bank and a weekly newspaper, the Free Press. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. A. W. Baird, postmaster.

Baird A W, real est, invention, stationery and postmaster.
Blake Simon A, carpet weaver.
Blakeslee Orrin, live stock.
Bunton G H, F N Noon mngr, coal and grain.
Cramback Claus, live stock.
Dorby Mrs C N, restaurant.
Eckman Peter, marshal.
Elk Horn Telephone Co.
Eusden Henry J, general store.
Findlay John, live stock.
Giles George C, physician.
Green Bay Lumber Co, James Sorenson mngr.
Grodt Bros (Wm and Gustav), drayage.
Harris Benjamin, apiarist.
Harvey C C, furn, hdware and undertkr.
Harvey W C, collections and insurance.
Hawkeye Mngfg Co, agrl implts.
Holanshelt Rev Charles (Methodist).
Johnson Lucy, carpet weaver.
Lasker George, blacksmith.
Lasline A, mayor.
McClees Dr Charles H, drugs.
McFadden Bros, meats.
McCollough S, live stock.
Marne Brass Band, G E Gochen leader.
Marne Free Press, D Tollenaar & Son publrs.
Marne House.
Marne Savings Bank (capital $15,000), J E Bruce Pres, J M Carlson cashier.
Marne & Elkhorn Telephone Co.
Marshall H W, railroad and express agt.
Morrison J I, baker.
Musson Telephone Co.
Pardee A E, blacksmith.
Remien Olof, general store.
Sorenson James, mngr Green Bay Lumber Co.
Tollenaar D & Son (Dirk and John), publrs Marne Free Press.
United States Express Co.
Wheeler Edwin, grocer.
Wurzinger Fred Co, hardware.

[from Page 979]

MASSENA. Population, 500. An incorporated town on the West Nodaway river and on the C., B. & Q. R. R., in Massena township, Cass county, 24 miles southeast of Atlantic, the county seat. Has Baptist, Catholic, Christian, German Evangelical and Methodist Episcopal churches, a bank and a weekly newspaper, the Echo. Stage daily to Anita, 10 miles north, fare $1. Tel., W. U. Exp., Adams. Telephone connection. G. A. Hill, postmaster.

Allen A J, furniture.
Brauman John, meats.
Buckley House, Mrs Mary Ivons propr.
Chadwick Anton, harnessmaker.
Chaney & Bell (J E Chaney, W D Bell) grain and live stock.
Cruise George jr, live stock.
Downey Wm & Son, hardware.
Du Bois Roy A A (Baptist).
East F A, jeweler.
Ecklin J J, R R, exp and tel agt.
Ehlen J R & Sons (John R Owen and John P), hog breeders.
Farmers' Savings Bank (capital $25,000), E S Harlan pres, J J Hogan cashr.
Fee Frank, drugs.
Fonchek Stephen A, photographer.
Fullerton Lumber Co, Hal Haberstadt mngr.
Greenleaf Wm L, physician.
Griffith Mrs A E, harness.
Harper J A jr, paperhanger.

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Hill G A, postmaster, publr Massena Echo and real estate.
Hogan D P, real estate.
Hollen H E, supervisor.
Homan T B, prin of school.
Johnston, Moorehouse & Co, grain.
Knee E E, blacksmith.
Krause D N, barber.
Langworthy W K & Co, hardware and impts.
Larrick Rev W H (Methodist).
Leap Andrew J, furniture.
Lee Jamison, blacksmith.
Lofters Rev Thomas (Catholic).
Luke C P, blacksmith.
McBride ____, insurance.
McBride G H, barber.
Marlowe & Co (Charles E Marlowe, Henry Mehlman), clothing.
Massena Echo, G A Hill propr.
Massena Independent Telephone Co, K Greenwaldt mngr.
Massena Savings Bank (capital $20,000), James E Bruce pres, W H Faulkner cashier.
Millen A H, harness.
Parkinson C B, general store.
Pawley C W, livery.
Peek L S, dentist.
Scovill G L, lawyer.
Slocum Co The, general store.
Smetzer & Sons (Henry S and Clarence E), carpenters.
Smith E S, mayor.
Smith & Longstreet, real estate.
Snelson Mrs M, drugs.
Snelson Wm, physician.
Swartz G F, restaurant.
Timberman J A, lumber.
Vetterick R, flour mill.
Wagner Ed, restaurant.
Wilson James E, insurance.
Yarger J H, general store.

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WIOTA. Population, 300. An incorporated town on Turkey creek, and on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Franklin township, Cass county, 7 miles e. of Atlantic, the county seat. Has Catholic and Methodist churches and a bank. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. Frank W. Beebe, postmaster.

BEEBE FRANK W, Real Estate and Insurance.
Bell Frank, live stock.
Bell Margaret, teacher.
Bell R H, mayor.
Christie & Sherret (Thompson Christie, Charles Sherret), grain elevator.
Dasher George D, paints and paperhgr.
Des Moines Elevator Co, C L Brooks mngr, grain and coal.
Edwards W J, railroad, exp and tel agt.
Enenbach Mark F, principal of schools.
Glass Frankie, teacher.
Huff Francis M, general store.
Hyatt E D, broom mnfr and city marshal.
Joyce W T Co, John Bohling mngr, lumber and coal.
Kelley Rev I P (Methodist).
Love Mrs Rosa, dressmaker.
McDermott Charles W, live stock.
McDermott James D, live stock.
Malone & Love (Thomas L Malone, D Reed Love), live stock.
Musson Bros Telephone Co.
Reed Stephen N, carpenter.
Richter L R, drayage.
Sampson Bros (Andrew and Peter J), blacksmiths.
Schwab A J, drugs.
Stults Dr M F, coroner.
Taylor Bros, restaurant.
Taylor Ray E, hardware.
Taylor W B, supervisor.
Turner Phillip, blacksmith.
Watson Mrs Ellen, carpet weaver.
WIOTA SAVINGS BANK (Capital $20,000), R R Bell Pres, R H Bell Cashr. (See p)

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Wiota Savings Bank
WIOTA, IOWA.
CAPITAL, $20,000
R. R. BELL, President
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Woodmen Hall, F W Beebe mngr.

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Transcribed and contributed by Cheryl Siebrass, March, 2024 from Iowa State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1908-1909 Volume XIV, Des Moines: R. L. Polk & Co., 1908. Original images may be viewed offsite at: Babel.Hathitrust.org
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