Patrons' Directory
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, 1895
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| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen, James | Farmer | Burchinal | 19 |
| Carr, A. T. | Farmer and Township Assessor | Rockwell | 14 |
| Coe, L. H. | Farmer and Breeder Pure Bred Short Horn Cattle and Poland China Hogs | Rockwell | 16 |
| Cook, Peter P | Farmer | Rockwell | 19 |
| Hansen, J. H. | Farmer and Breeder Short Horn Cattle and Poland China Hogs | Burchinal | 18 |
| Gauld, J. J. and Lakins, J. L. | Proprietors of "Home Dairy Farm;" Breeders of Registered Holstein Cattle, Poland China Hogs; Manufacturers of Separated Butter and Milk, with a herd of 30 to 50 Cows | Rockwell | 25 |
| Lillibridge, R. L. | Farmer and Township Clerk | Rockwell | 16 |
| Lorenzen, H. J. | Farmer | Burchinal | 7 |
| Norman, Emma E | Farmer | Burchinal | 6 |
| Richards, Wm. | Farmer and Breeder of Registered Red Polled Cattle. Young Cattle for sale | Rockwell | 21 |
| Sadler, S. H. | Farmer | Rockwell | 35 |
| Stevenson, J. M. | Farmer and Breeder Percheron Horses | Mason City | 9 |
| Walch, S | Farmer | Burchinal | 18 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams, Peter | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 31 |
| Auchampach, W. J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 30 |
| Bokelman, Henry | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 9 |
| Bokelman, J. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 8 |
| Chapin, J. M. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 2 |
| Clapsaddle, D. D. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 3 |
| Eddy, J. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 30 |
| Fish, Fred | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Ventura | 17 |
| Geist, C. E. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 29 |
| Grimm, C. M. | Farmer and Stock Raiser and Possessor of "The World's Fair" medal for shooting, it being awarded in contest | Clear Lake | 26 |
| Hansen, H. C. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 2 |
| Hyde, W. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 9 |
| Kimball, W. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 9 |
| McGrady, J. F. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 9 |
| Mosher, W. L. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 29 |
| Oxley, G. V. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 33 |
| Peitzke, Wm. | Farmer and Breeder Polled Angus Cattle and Registered "Jersey Red" Hogs | Clear Lake | 1 |
| Quick, J. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 28 |
| Sandry, A. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 28 |
| Sheriff, E. J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Ventura | 19 |
| Skene, Robert | Farmer and Stock Raiser; Making a specialty of Breeking Trotting and Road Horses. Also, Buyer and Shipper of Grain and Dealer in Coal | Ventura | 30 |
| Smith, S. O. | Farmer and Stock Raiser. Also Assessor of Clear Lake Township | Clear Lake | 4 |
| Thomas, C. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Ventura | 19 |
| Tofflemire, J. V. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 33 |
| Whitfield, R. | Clergyman | Clear Lake | 2 |
| Wilcken, C. | Broom Manufacturer | Clear Lake | 11 |
| Name | Business |
|---|---|
| Brown, F. F. | Farmer, Stock Raiser and Breeder of Draft Horses. |
| Bates, E. H. | |
| Burnap, W. A. | Attorney-at-Law and Expert Accountant. |
| Cerro Gordo State Bank | D. W. Hurn, President; D. H. Palmeter, Vice-President; H. E. Palmeter, Cashier; G. A. Elzel, Assistant Cashier. Does a General Banking Business. |
| Clear Lake Bank | F. M. Rogers, Presidetn; F. L. Rogers, Cashier. A General Banking Business, Real Estate, Collections, Farm Loans, Insurance, etc.. |
| Cooley & Gray | Editors and Publishers County Official Paper. |
| Cobb, E. | Retired Farmer. Agent and Mutual Insurance against Fire, Lightning, Tornado and Wind. |
| Clausen, S. J. | General Dealer in Grain, Seeds, Ground Feed, Oil, Meal, etc. Elevators at Clear Lake and Britt, Iowa. |
| Clark, C. T. & Son | Propietors Livery, Feed and Sale Stable. |
| Carlyon, T. H. | Dealer in Farm Machinery, Pumps, Wagons, Buggies, etc. |
| Elzel, John L. | The Druggist. Dealer in Books, Stationery, Wall Paper, Paints, etc. |
| Grimm, A. N. | |
| Hollingsworth, Mahlon F | Law, Loan and Real Estate |
| Hammond Bro's & Young | Real Estate, Loans and Insurance. |
| Hall, E. E. | Proprietor of Livery, Feed and Real Estate. |
| Hanson, J. S. | Real Estate Dealer. |
| Halvorson, John | Dealer in General Merchandise. |
| Lambertson, C. M. | Proprietor of Livery, Feed and Sale Barn. First-class Rigs furnished on short notice, with or without drivers. |
| Lindon, I. G. | Dealer in Stock and Real Estate. |
| Leavenworth, J. H. | Retired Wheelwright. |
| McDowell & Aldrich | G. F. McDowell and L. I. Aldrich, Physicians and Surgeons. |
| Paulson, J. P. | Practical Blacksmith and Wagon-maker. Plow work a specialty. |
| Pramer, P. M. | General Blacksmith, Wagon, Carriage and Repair Shop. |
| Sirrine, R. O. | Retired Farmer. |
| Simenson, Sewell | Retired Farmer. |
| Woodford, Wheeler & Tompkins | Dealers in Lumber, Coal and Wood, Posts, Lime, Stucco, Cement, etc. Yards in Garner, Fonda and Pomeroy. |
| Watts, George A. | Dealer in Live Stock and Proprietor of Milwaukee Meat Market. |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty, D. | Farmer | Cold Water | 36 |
| Grady, H. S. | Farmer, Breeder of Registered and Grace Short Horn Cattle and Poland China Hogs. Township Trustee | Rockford | 1 |
| Hogan, Martin | Catholic Priest | Cold Water | 25 |
| Lalor, Richard | Farmer | Rockwell | 11 |
| Massee, Geo. A. | Farmer, Breeder of Short Horn Cattle and Poland China Hogs | Sheffield | 32 |
| McMonagle, James | Farmer | Rockwell | 6 |
| Merrick, G. F. | Farmer and Breeder of Registered and Grade Short Horn Cattle, Poland China Hogs, and Full Blood Black Langshang and Brown Leghorn Chickens | Cold Water | 24 |
| Merrick, A. J. | Farmer | Marble Rock | 25 |
| Merrick, H. N. | Farmer | Marble Rock | 25 |
| Mullin, R. | Farmer | Cold Water | 25 |
| O'Donnell, Con. | Farmer | Rockwell | 33 |
| O'Donnell, Dan | Farmer | Rockwell | 33 |
| Ormsby, John F. | Farmer and Breeder of Full Blook Short Horn Cattle, Poland China and Berkshire Hogs | Rockwell | 31 |
| Treston, J. E. | Farmer and Breeder of Registered and Grade Short Horn Cattle. Township Clerk. | Rockwell | 8 |
| Weaver, B. | Farmer and Breeder of Clyde Horses | Rockwell | 3 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansen, L. N. | Farmer | Rock Falls | 34 |
| Cochonour, J. F. | Proprietor of "May Flower Creamery" | Rock Falls | 22 |
| Ehlers, Fred | Cashier Bank of Plymouth | Plymouth | 5 |
| Hansen, B. | Famer | Rock Falls | 28 |
| Helm, M. | Farmer | Plymouth | 1 |
| Hemphill, R. J. | Physician and Surgeon | Plymouth | 5 |
| Holroyd, A. M. | Farmer | Plymouth | 6 |
| Johnson Bros. | Dealers in General Merchandise | Plymouth | 5 |
| Keidle, J. | Farmer | Rock Falls | 26 |
| Keidle, Wm. | Farmer | Rock Falls | 26 |
| McNitt, Henry | Farmer | Plymouth | 18 |
| Meier, Wm. A. | Farmer | Rock Falls | 15 |
| Morse, Geo. O. | Farmer | Rock Falls | 21 |
| Page, G. W. | Dealer in Lumber and Grain | Plymouth | 5 |
| Sherman, S. J. | Farmer | Nora Springs | 36 |
| Siewertsen, G. | Farmer | Mason City | 33 |
| Siewertsen, Paul | Farmer | Mason City | 32 |
| Stebens, Jno C. F. | Farmer | Mason City | 32 |
| Stevens, J. L. | Farmer | Plymouth | 18 |
| Sutton, J. A. | Farmer | Plymouth | 8 |
| Weitze, H. E. | Farmer | Nora Springs | 25 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendt, S. | Farmer and Breeder of Full-blood Poland China Hogs, Short Horn Cattle and Norman Horses | Rockwell | 16 |
| Bealafald, H. | Farmer and Breeder of Registered Chester White Hogs and Full-blood Short Horn Cattle | Sheffield | 25 |
| Bird, Isaac | Farmer | Sheffield | 34 |
| Block, Gerhard | Farmer | Rockwell | 24 |
| Bruce, Chas. T. | Farmer and Breeder Full-bred Poland China Hogs | Rockwell | 4 |
| Conrin, Michael | Farmer | Rockwell | 5 |
| Demo, M. | Farmer | Rockwell | 13 |
| Ennis, M. | Farmer | Rockwell | 23 |
| Fansler, L. S. | Farmer and Township Trustee | Rockwell | 17 |
| Gaffney, John | Farmer | Rockwell | 11 |
| Ganley, Frank | Farmer | Sheffield | 28 |
| Gerdes, D. | Farmer | Sheffield | 30 |
| Gray, G. H. | Farmer | Sheffield | 28 |
| Holihan, James | Farmer | Rockwell | 23 |
| Kennedy, Steve | Farmer | Rockwell | 24 |
| Kew, John | Farmer | Rockwell | 9 |
| Lyman, Geo. E. | Farmer | Sheffield | 36 |
| McMullen, Francis | Farmer | Rockwell | 9 |
| Moorehead, Geo. E. | Farmer and Assessor | Rockwell | 15 |
| Quincey Bros. | Farmer | Rockwell | 17 |
| Roben, Gerd | Farmer | Rockwell | 20 |
| Smith, Wm. | Farmer | Rockwell | 3 |
| Wellendorf, Wm. | Farmer | Sheffield | 27 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson, J. H. | Farmer and Breeder of Registered Jersey Cattle and Grade Short Horns | Clear Lake | 35 |
| Garlock, David A. | Farmer | Clear Lake | 25 |
| Hill, Henry | Proprietor of "Burr Oak Stock Farm" | Clear Lake | 11 |
| Hill, Silas | Farmer | Fertile | 11 |
| Sampson, E. H. | Proprietor of "Bear Grove Stock Farm" | Clear Lake | 17 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buche, C. A. | Farmer | Meservey | 21 |
| Bruchner, Wm. | Farmer | Thornton | 14 |
| Clemons, Scott | Farmer | Thornton | 10 |
| Floy, Peter P. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Thornton | 3 |
| Floy, Marius P. | Farmer | Thornton | 27 |
| Floy, Martin P. | Farmer | Thornton | 36 |
| Floy, S. P. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Thornton | 3 |
| Foss, Ed. | Farmer | Meservey | 19 |
| Hansen, Christ. | Farmer | Thornton | 22 |
| Hansen, Peter F. | Farmer | Thornton | 34 |
| Hemming, M. T. | Farmer | Thornton | 35 |
| James, J. L. | Farmer and Township Clerk | Thornton | 36 |
| Juhl, S. P. | Farmer | Thornton | 16 |
| Long, Geo. | Farmer | Thornton | 12 |
| McBride. H. G. | Farmer | Thornton | 11 |
| Messelheiser, Wm. | Farmer | Meservey | 18 |
| Miller, A. S. | Farmer | Meservey | 33 |
| Myers, N. A. | Farmer | Meservey | 20 |
| Myers, T. H. | Farmer | Thornton | 17 |
| Nealis, Phillip | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Thornton | 2 |
| Neve, Nicholas | Farmer | Thornton | 26 |
| Nielsen, Jerry | Farmer | Thornton | 16 |
| Nissen, J. | Proprietor of "Pleasant Hill Stock Farm," Breeder of Polled Angus Cattle, Joseph of Kane, No. 18,554, at head; also of Clydesdale Horses and Poland China Hogs. Young Things for Sale. | Meservey | 32 |
| Riedel, Carl | Farmer | Thornton | 12 |
| Schlutz, Henry | Farmer | Thornton | 1 |
| Schumacher, Fred | Farmer | Thornton | 2 |
| Schumacher, H.C. | Farmer | Thornton | 6 |
| Schumacher, S. C. | Farmer | Thornton | 5 |
| Sylvester J. W. | Farmer | Thornton | 13 |
| Wagner, Peter | Farmer | Thornton | 23 |
| Wagner, George | Farmer | Thornton | 7 |
| Watson, Wm. | Farmer | Thornton | 22 |
| Wickersheim, G. | Farmer | Meservey | 32 |
| Wohler, Hans | Farmer | Meservey | 34 |
| Ytzen, Ludvig | Farmer | Thornton | 27 |
| Ziebarth, A. W. | Farmer | Thornton | 24 |
| Ziemann, Frederick | Farmer | Thornton | 21 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitchison Bros. | Farmers and Stock Raisers; also Breeders of Chester White Hogs | Clear Lake | 21 |
| Ashland, G. C. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 31 |
| Ashland, O.C. | Farmer and Stock Raiser; also Feeder and Shipper | Clear Lake | 19 |
| Baker, Frank | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 17 |
| Baker, W. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 16 |
| Colby, C. L. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 34 |
| Colby, W. M. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 27 |
| Daker, A. B. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 32 |
| Dorchester & Son | Farmers and Stock Raisers; also Breeders of Short Horn Cattle and Poland China Hogs. | Clear Lake | 16 |
| Dawson, John | Farmer and Stock Raiser; also Proprietor of "Clear Lake Dairy," and milk route | Clear Lake | 8 |
| Hill, Edgar | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 28 |
| Hill, Frank W.. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Burchinal | 26 |
| Hodnefeld, Iver | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Burchinal | 34 |
| Jargensen, Christ. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 25 |
| Iverson, C. L. | Farmer and Stock Raiser; also operates a Steam Thresher | Clear Lake | 33 |
| Knutson, Ole | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 29 |
| McKercher, Finlay | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 28 |
| Millard, Myron | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 26 |
| Miller, S. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 12 |
| Nelson, A. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser; also Assessor of Lake Township | Clear Lake | 20 |
| Nielson, M. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 35 |
| Olson, Ole | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 20 |
| Pederson, P. J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 15 |
| Pester, James | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 8 |
| Scanland, R. N. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 9 |
| Skadeland, Ole O. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 31 |
| Skadeland, G. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 31 |
| Telford, H. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 36 |
| Turner, John | Manager of County Poor Farm | Clear Lake | 11 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alitz, W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Manly Junction | 6 |
| Boy, Charles | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 36 |
| Bryant, A. M. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 9 |
| Carr, Robert | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 23 |
| Davis, F. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 1 |
| Dancliff, H. A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 17 |
| Fontaine, Wm. | Farmer and Proprietor of Jersey Stock Farm | Mason City | 26 |
| Freeman, H. C> | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 15 |
| Fromm, Chas. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Plymouth | 11 |
| Gould, L. E. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 22 |
| Harding, A. E. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 32 |
| Hubbard, M. B. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 27 |
| Kling, M. H. | Farmer and Secretary of Lime Creek Farmers' Co-operative Association | Mason City | 7 |
| Kruger, Theo. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 28 |
| Lamb, E. P. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 6 |
| Mayne, J. J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 28 |
| Mayne, Thomas | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 27 |
| McArthur, D. | Farmer and Stock Raiser; Clydesdale Horses a Specialty | Mason City | 14 |
| Morris, W. V. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 26 |
| O'Neil, C. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 21 |
| Otzen, Lorenz | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 7 |
| Peek, L.A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 24 |
| Plath, C. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Manly Junction | 6 |
| Richardson, J. R. | Farmer, Gardener and Fruit Grower | Mason City | 34 |
| Russell, J. J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 33 |
| Tietjens, Marx | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 35 |
| Tofflemire, Albert | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 18 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb, Harry L. | Farmer | Creamery | 16 |
| Gohlmann, John C. | Farmer, Stock Raiser and Feeder | Clear Lake | 29 |
| Knudson, S. | Farmer | Clear Lake | 31 |
| Merchant, C. H. | Farmer and Breeder of Shire Horses; also Hogs and Cattle | Mason City | 12 |
| Nelson, G. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 35 |
| Paul, John | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 30 |
| Pedelty, Simon | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 36 |
| Pedelty, Joseph | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 36 |
| Peterson, O.B. | Farmer | Clear Lake | 30 |
| Phillips, C. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Creamery | 9 |
| Richardson, B. G. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Fertile | 6 |
| Schmidt, F. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 19 |
| Spilman, N. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 34 |
| Tagne, M. E. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 26 |
| Tifft, Chas. S. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 29 |
| Voltz, Geo. W. | Farmer | Clear Lake | 30 |
| Wells, E. J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 14 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean, Richard | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 25 |
| Freeden, H. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 34 |
| Hanson, N. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 1 |
| Harrington, H. S. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 1 |
| Letts, Wm. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 23 |
| McCulloch, W. A. | Dairyman, Proprietor of "Maplewood Dairy Farm" | Mason City | 8 |
| McGowen, A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 36 |
| Meurs, Claus | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 18 |
| Nelson, S. G. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 1 |
| Paulsen Bros. | Farmer and Stock Raisers | Mason City | 32 |
| Potter, B. S. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 12 |
| Thompson, O. B. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 23 |
| Wheeler, C. E. | Farmer and Dairyman | Mason City | 14 |
| Williams, J. R. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 33 |
| Name | Business |
|---|---|
| Adams, A. A. | Real Estate and Loan Agent. Also Dealer in Fine Upper Grades of Lumber. Interior Finish a Specialty. |
| Allen, W. D. | Owner of Allen's Addition. Choice Residence Lots for sale on Reasonable Terms. |
| Anderson, E. W. | Agent for the Mason City and Ft. Dodge Railway. |
| Anderson, P. G. & Sons | Propriesotrs of hotel, "The Anderson." |
| Baker, C. M. | Proprietor of Livery, Feed and Sale'Stable |
| Beach, R. H. | Dealer in Ice. |
| Beacon, T. H. | Yard-Master of the C. M. & St. Paul Railway. Also Dealer in Real Estate. |
| Beebe, Chas. A. | Engineer for C. M. & St. Paul Railway |
| Belding, S. C. | President of the Belding Stone Company, Lime Creek Sandstone Quarries. Rough Stone on Hand and Dressed Stone Furnished. |
| Bennett, O. D. | Dealer in Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines and Musical Merchandise, Real Estate. |
| Blythe, Markley & Smith | Lawyers |
| Brett & Telford | D. W. Telford, Attorney-at-Law and City Solicitor; Geo. W. Brett, Real Estate Dealer. 10,000 Acres Improved and Wild Lands in Winnebago, Butler and Cerro Gordo Counties |
| Brett, Wm. | Dealer in Real Estate. |
| Brown, Eugene | County Superintendent of Public Schools |
| Buchecker, O. D. | Miner and Shipper of Anthracite and Bituminous Coal. |
| Burns, M. M. | Conductor C. M. & St. P. R. R., also Real Estate owner and Dealer. |
| Cummings, A. H. | Attorney-at-Law. |
| Clark, W. C. | Sheriff of Cerro Gordo County. |
| Cadwell & Kotchell | Proprietors Livery, Feed and Sale Stables, also Transfer, Bus line. |
| Commercial Savings Bank | I. R. Kirk, President; Hon. Jas. E. Blythe, Vice President; Geo. E. Winter, Cashier. Interest Paid on Deposits, General Banking. |
| City National Bank | James Rule, President; O. T. Denison, Vice President; H. A. Merrill, Cashier; Richard Valentine, Assistant Cashier. |
| Calkins, J. M. | Stock and Real Estate Dealer. |
| Collins, M. J. | Dealer in Grain, Coal, Wood, Etc. |
| Cerro Gordo County Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company | N. Dunsmore, President. Comprising 100,000 Farmers and Covering $130,000,000 of Property. |
| Carolan, Rev. M. | Pastor Catholic Church |
| Daggett, B. B. | Of the Firm of Daggett & Schwie, Dealers in Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating Apparatus and Supplies. |
| Dakin, J. B. | Physician and Surgeon. |
| Day, C. H. | Dealer in Real Estate. |
| Davey, P. | Postmaster and Dealer in Agricultural Implements. |
| Dayton, C. G. | Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Marble and Granite. Cemetery Work a Specialty. |
| Dike, C. T. | City Engineer. |
| Dimmick & Wrate | Manufacturers and Jobber of Fine Cigars. |
| Dunham, A. G. | Farmer and Dealer in Real Estate. |
| Edmonds, A. J. | Foreman of Round-house of Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad |
| Egloff, W. J. | Physician and Surgeon. |
| Featherstone, M. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser. |
| First National Bank | H. I. Smith, President; William D. Balch, Vice President; C. H. McNider, Cashier. Do a General Banking Business. |
| Fitch, W. P. | Manager Electric Light Plant |
| Glass & McConlogue | Attorneys-at-Law. |
| Globe Printing C. | Publishers of the "Daily and Weekly Globe," Job Printers. |
| Goude, H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser. |
| Habetter & Myers | Attorneys-at-Law. Collections, Real Estate, Insurance and Loans. |
| Hancock C. A. | Dealer in Books, Stationery, News and Periodicals, School Supplies, Wall Paper, Windo Shades, Plush and Novelty Goods, Baby Cabs, Wagons, Velocipedes, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. |
| Hitchcock, E. | Blank-book Maker. Blank-books, County Records, Shipping Books, Magazines, Special Ruling, Pass Books. |
| Hogg & Schipman | Proprietors of the "Hub" Hats, Caps. Gents' Furnishing Goods for sale and Fine Tailoring. |
| Holcomb, Homer I. | Abstracter. Absrracts of Title, Real Estate and Insurance, Money to Loan on Improved Farms. Wild Lands for sale. |
| Hoy, Wm. | Attorney-at-Law. |
| Huxley, A. F. | Physician and Surgeon. |
| Jackson, M. Y. | Agent Royal Insurance Company of Liverpool. Real Estate Agent. |
| Jackson, O. A. | General Accountant. Office Specialties. |
| John Paul Lumber Co. | Wholesale and Retail Dealersin Lumber, Lath and Building Materials. Estimates Furnished. |
| Keeney, S. W. | Proprietor of Livery, Feed and Sale Stable. |
| Keerl, I. W. | Clerk of District Court. Secretary and Treasurer of Mason City Transfer and Storage Company, a General Storage and Forwarding House, Especially Adapted to the Handling of Heavy Machinery, Platforms, Side Trucks, Etc. |
| Keith, F. S. | Proprieter of Mason City Green House. Dealer in Plants, Cut Flowers and Designs. |
| King, W. A. | Proprietor of Slocum House |
| Kirschman Bros. | Lawyers |
| Klienfelter, L. L. | Attorney-at-Law. Real Estate Collections. |
| Knudson, J. E. | Dealer in Grain. All Kinds Bought and Sold. |
| Lee, John | Dealer in General Line of Hardware. |
| Lloyd, Della | Farmer and Stock Raiser. |
| Long, J. J. | County Auditor |
| Longenecker, W. M. | Dealer in Improved and Vacant City Real Estate. Proprietor of Carriage Repository. |
| Mason City Brick & Tile Company | Manufacturers of Wire Cut Brick and Drain Tile, Vitrified Paving and Sidewalk Brick, and Dealers in St. Louis Firebrick and Fire Clay. O.I. Denison, President and Manager. |
| Mason City Stone Co. | Dealers in all Kinds Building Stone. Furnished in Lots to Suit Purchasers. E. Randall, President; Ad. Randall, Manager. |
| McEwen, J. H. | County Recorder |
| McKeen, M. I. | Plain and Fancy Dressmaking. |
| McMonagle, C. | Proprietor of Restaurant at Mason City Junction. |
| Meyers & Meyers | "Cerro Gordo County Republican." Official Paper. $1 Per Year in Advance. A Good Advertising Medium. |
| Munson, A. P. | Of the Firm of Munson & Fry, Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries. Wholesale Dealers in Fruit. |
| Mudgett, F. P. | Proprietor of Hotel Wheeler. Clean and Newly Furnished. The Management of this House deal neither in Politics nor Whiskey. Entire Time Taken in Catering to the Wants of Guests. Rates, $1 Per Day. |
| Naramore & Co. | Roofers and Pavers. Dealers in Asphalt, Coal Tar and Pitch; also Asphalt Prepared Roofing. Manufacturers of Cement and Asphalt Walks, Curbing, Cellar Floors, Driveways, Etc. Encaustic and Marble Tile Floors, Grates, Etc. |
| Nelso, Gustaf | Carpenter and Farm Owner. |
| Nettleton, Wm. | Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agent. |
| Noble, A. F. | Proprietor of Livery and Sale Stable. |
| Page, L. A. | Dealer in Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Posts, Mouldings, Etc. |
| Parker, H. G. | Real Estate Dealer. |
| Paulsen, K. C. | Retired. |
| Prichard, M. H. & Co. | Dealers in Agricultural Implements, Wagons, Buggies, Binder Twine, Etc. |
| Quinn, Rev. Dr. J. C. | Rector of Episcopal Church |
| Roberts, T. S. | Real Estate, Loans, Insurance, Banking. |
| Sanborn, G. W. | Retired. |
| Schermerhorn, M. S. | Attorney-at-Law and Life Insurance Agent. |
| Shepard, A. H. | Abstracter of Titles. Abstracts to all Lands and Lots in Cerro Gordo County. |
| Shipley, C. P. | Job Printing. High Art Work. |
| Smith, C. H. | Physician and Surgeon. |
| Stanbery & Clark | Lawyers, Notaries Public. Loan and Collecting Agents. |
| Stanton, John | Proprietor of Hotel Stanton. Rates, $2 Per Day. Electric Lights, Steam Heat, Transfer Busses to all Depots. |
| Sundell & Woodruff | Leaders in Footwear. Don't Fail to See Them. |
| Taylor, W. W. | Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Robes, Blankets, Turf Goods, Etc. |
| Tiffany, Major | Farmer and Stock Raiser. |
| The Times-Herald Co. | Publishers of "The Daily and Weekly Times-Herald." Daily, $2 Per Year; Weekly, $1 Per Year. Artistic Job Printing. Book and Catalogue Departments are Unexcelled in Northern Iowa. |
| The Gazette Printing Company | Publishers of "Mason City Gazette." Commercial Printers. |
| Vermilya, Geo. | Dealer in Real Estate. |
| Wanninger, Joe | Manufacturer of Carriages and Sleighs. Fine Carriage Painting and Repairing Done on Short Notice. All Work Warranted. |
| Waterbury, A. L. | Manager of Telephone Company. Proprietor of Park House and Hotel Anderson Barber Shops. |
| Wheeler, J. S. | Farmer and Stock Dealer. |
| Wheeler, A. L. | Farmer (Retired). |
| White, E. F. | Headquarters for Dry Goods, Carpets, Notions, Etc. |
| Wilber, Richard | Lawyer. Practice in all Courts. |
| Willson, Alonzo | Dealer in Chattle Mortgage Loans. |
| Wilson, Chas. D. | Contractor and Builder. Dealer in Houses and Lots. |
| Worden, F. H. | General Agent for the New York Life Insurance Company. |
| Zoller, F. | Proprietor of Zoller Block. Dealer in Real Estate. |
| Name | Business |
|---|---|
| Barney & Hill | Bankers of Meservey. Doing a General Banking, Real Estate, Loan and Collection Business. Tickets on sale for European Ports. |
| Dries, C. T. | Merchant. |
| Humphreys, L. | Proprietor of City Restaurant; Fancy Groceries, Cigars, Tobacco, Ice Cream and Summer Drinks for Sale. |
| Knoll, J. J. & Co. | Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Agricultural Implements, Wind Mills, Oils and Paints. |
| Mayer, C. | Proprietor of "Hotel Transietn." Rates, $1.00 per day. Good Livery in connection. |
| Moran, J. A. | Publishers of Meservey Independent. |
| Peters, John | Proprietor of General Blacksmith, Wagon and Repair shop. |
| Stauffer, J. J. | Land Agent and Conveyancer, Real Estate, Loan and Collection Agent, Public Auctioneer. |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell, Peter | Farmer | Swaledale | 28 |
| Carstens, D. | Farmer and Proprietor of "Prairie Gem Stock Farm" | Burchinal | 11 |
| Cheney, Chas. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Swaledale | 30 |
| Clark, I. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Swaledale | 18 |
| Cook, A. L. | Farmer | Burchinal | 10 |
| Cookman, Frank | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Burchinal | 9 |
| Eilers, D. | Farmer | Rockwell | 25 |
| Gregory, E. O. | Farmer and Proprietor of "Burchinal View Stock Farm," Breeder of Registered Poland China Hogs | Burchinal | 1 |
| Harris, Alfred E. | Farmer | Burchinal | 9 |
| Herrman, Henry | Farmer and Proprietor of "Woodbine Stock Farm," Breeder of Pure Bred Short Horn Cattle | Burchinal | 3 |
| Hodnefield, John | Farmer | Burchinal | 3 |
| Jinkins, H. J. | Farmer | Swaledale | 27 |
| Johnson, Peder | Farmer | Swaledale | 28 |
| Kerr, A. D. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Swaledale | 32 |
| Knarr, Charles & Ed | Farmer and Stock Raisers | Clear Lake | 7 |
| Lane, R. T. | Farmer | Swaledale | 29 |
| Mann, Jr., James | Farmer | Swaledale | 27 |
| McMillan, D. | Farmer | Swaledale | 25 |
| McMillan, R. | Farmer | Swaledale | 25 |
| Nelson Bros. | Dealers in Live Stock, Grain and Coal | Burchinal | 12 |
| Patten, Robert | Farmer and Breeder of Poland China Hogs | Swaledale | 28 |
| Schow, Martin P. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 6 |
| Severson, Ed. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 7 |
| Severson, S. J. | Farmer and Proprietor of "Maple Grove Stock Farm," Breeder of Pure Bred Durham Cattle | Clear Lake | 18 |
| Shaffer, John | Farmer | Swaledale | 31 |
| Thompsen, Paul C. | Farmer | Burchinal | 3 |
| Tipp, John | Farmer | Swaledale | 19 |
| Westover, Fred | Farmer | Swaledale | 33 |
| Wilson, John R. | Farmer and Proprietor of "Pleasant Hill Farm" | Burchinal | 1 |
| Young, Chas. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Swaledale | 30 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office |
|---|---|---|
| Armitage, E. E. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Owen |
| Backer, Henry E. A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser, Postmaster and Merchant | Owen |
| Barragy, Mrs. John | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Benzel, Wm. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockford |
| Bird, J. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockford |
| Blanchard, A. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland |
| Blunt, James M. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockford |
| Board, W. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City |
| Burke, Jr., Michael J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Cahill, Jr., John | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockford |
| Clark, Thos. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Fullerton, Neil | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockford |
| Geiser, Jacob | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockford |
| Hardman, H. F. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Hardman, J. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Jacobs, E. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland |
| McClean, Thos. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Merchant, Thos. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Milloy, Daniel A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockford |
| Miner, C. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| O'Connor, John | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Quackenbush, Ermina | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockford |
| Sherwood, C. E. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Sherwood, H. M. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Tourtellott, Byron | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rockwell |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agler, B. J. | Proprietor of "Pleasant Valley Stock Farm," Breeder of Standard Bred Trotting and Pacing Horses. "Ferris," 25102, by "Fast Mail" 6808, (by Nutwood) | Thornton | 19 |
| Beelar, Jesse | Farmer | Swaledale | 27 |
| Bertelsen, S. N. | Farmer and Breeder of Polled Angus Cattle, and Proprietor of English Shire Horse "Cannock Watch Him," No. 11, 163 and 4056 | Thornton | 31 |
| Brown, Niels | Farmer. Proprietor of "Vineyard Farm" | Thornton | 19 |
| Cable, George | Farmer | Rockwell | 24 |
| Carr, R. F. | Farmer (Retired) | Swaledale | 3 |
| Crouse, J. W. | Farmer. Proprietor "Pleasant Grove Stock Farm," Breeder of High Grade Percheron Horses, Short Horn Cattle and Chester White Hogs | Sheffield | 26 |
| Davis, T. B. | Farmer | Swaledale | 4 |
| Hemming, A. L. | Farmer. Proprietor of Imported Percheron Horse "Didier," No. 38,127 | Thornton | 31 |
| Jensen, Hans | Farmer | Swaledale | 34 |
| Nau, J. I. | Farmer | Thornton | 32 |
| Sornsen, N. P. | Farmer | Thornton | 31 |
| Toulouse, H. P. | Farmer. Proprietor of "Fair View Farm" | Thornton | 17 |
| Toulouse, John | Farmer. Proprietor of "Mineral Spring Farm" | Swaledale | 20 |
| Wilhelm, J. T. | Farmer | Swaledale | 34 |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott, A. J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 32 |
| Barker, A. J. | Farmer, Stock Raiser and Breeder of Road Horses; Proprietor of "Rock Rest Stock Farm." | Portland | 7 |
| Banker, Geo. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 17 |
| Bell, Malcom G. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 27 |
| Bigelow, L. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 20 |
| Bitterman, E. L. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 9 |
| Bitterman, M. E. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 11 |
| Bowlus, C. F. | Proprietor "Portland Roller Mills." | Portland | 18 |
| Bauer, Jacob | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 8 |
| Burlingham, A. J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 26 |
| Christiansen, B. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 2 |
| Confer, J. S. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 8 |
| Cutler, V. D. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 35 |
| Dunn, F. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 19 |
| Emmert, G. L. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 5 |
| Fellows, B. R. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 6 |
| Felt, Benj. R. | Dealer in General Merchandise, Making Specialty of Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Harness, Carriages, Road Wagons, Hardward, Flour and Feed. | Portland | 18 |
| Felt, C. H. | Farmer and Breeder of Short Horn Cattle, Poland China Hogs and Road Horses | Portland | 18 |
| Ford. J. J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 2 |
| Freese, Ed | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 22 |
| Hill, S. C. | Dealer in Grain and Live Stock | Portland | 18 |
| Huffman, J. C. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 24 |
| Ingwersen, John | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 26 |
| Jackson, Mrs. W. A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 3 |
| Jensen, H. C. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 31 |
| Johannsen, Johan | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Rock Falls | 4 |
| Kehm, W. F. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 8 |
| Krause, F. A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 16 |
| Krause, John | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 17 |
| Ladwig, C. F. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 9 |
| Lichtenwalter, W. A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 10 |
| Meacham, Sylvester | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 34 |
| Moore, W. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 23 |
| Renshaw, J. S. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 31 |
| Schlosser, A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 7 |
| Seidel, G. R. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 32 |
| Stark, J. H. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 6 |
| Steil, Peter P. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Mason City | 9 |
| Steiner, Geo. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 17 |
| Stoner, Mary A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 3 |
| Turnure, U. B. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Portland | 28 |
| Van Auken, L. M. | Farmer and Breed of Poland China Hogs | Mason City | 7 |
| Ward, J. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Nora Springs | 14 |
| Name | Business |
|---|---|
| Angell, J. B. | Editor and Publisher of Swaledale Bee. Fine Job Printing a Specialty. |
| Bardsley, John | Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, Real Estate and Insurance Agent, making Collections a Specialty. |
| Bouldin & Son | Dealers in All Kinds of Seeds and Grain, Hard and Soft Coal, Flour and Feed. |
| Foord & Woodward | Dealers in Furniture. Undertaking Goods; Agents for Farmers' Mutual Hail Association; also Fire Insurance Writers. Lands for Sale in Winnebago, Kossuth, and Cerro Gordo Counties. |
| Halloran, M. J. | Proprietor of Lincoln St. Livery, Feed and Sale Stable; Good Rigs, Reasonable Rates. City Dray Hire. Dealer in Farm Machinery of Every King. Constable. |
| Henderson, H. H. | Druggist. Dealer in Stationery, Books, and School Supplies. |
| Henderson, J. R. | Dealer in Drugs, Stationery and Books |
| Roberts & Jenkins | Bankers |
| Strong, Geo. M. | Proprietor of Commercial Hotel and Strong's Livery. Good Accommodations at Hotel and Firest-class Rigs at Livery. |
| Sykes, Bennett | Blacksmith. Shoeing and Repairing. Plow Work Neatly and Promptly Done. Cultivator Shovels Polished at Short Notice. |
| Van Kirk, D. H. | Real Estate Dealer. One Hundred Village Lots in Swaledale for Sale. |
| Whittle, E. J. | Dealer in Grain. |
| Young, Chas. W. | Mason and Bricklayer. Solid Stucco Walls and Cistern Work a Specialty. Stucco Cement, Lime and Glass for Sale. |
| Name | Business |
|---|---|
| Alberty, C. F. | Contractor and Builder. Plans and Specifications furnished. Dealer in Plain and Plate Glass, etc. |
| Bank of Thornton | H. N. Johnson, President; J. D. Barlow, Cashier. Real Estate and General Banking. |
| Greeley, Horace E. | Proprietor of the Thornton Enterprise, best advertising medium in Northern Iowa. Job printing facilities unsurpassed. |
| Holdren, W. A. | Manager of Farmers' Co-operative Society. Dealer in Grain, Coal, Salt, Flour and Feed. |
| Kennedy, G. W. | Manufacturer of Creamery Butter. |
| Patterson, James E. | The Pioneer Dealer in Harness and Saddlery Goods, Blankets, Robes and Fly Nets. Repair work promptly and neatly done. Prices as low as the lowest. |
| Peters, Hinrich | Blacksmith. First-class Repairing in Iron. Honest work and reasonable charges |
| Powell, Z. T. | Proprietor of City Restaurant and Zack's Livery. Board by day or week and First-class Rigs from Livery. |
| Tiffany Bros. | E. W. Tiffany and F. G. Tiffany. Dealers in Lumber and Building Material, Barbed Wire, Posts, etc. |
| Name | Business | Post-Office | Sec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison, J. A. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Swaledale | 35 |
| Cullen, Hugh | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 15 |
| Eddy, C. J. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 14 |
| Edie, Charles | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 18 |
| Edmondson, I. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 4 |
| Foote, Wm. | Farmer | Swaledale | 22 |
| Fuller, Edwin B. | Farmer | Clear Lake | 16 |
| Gillett, Wm. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Klemme | 30 |
| Grimm, G. W. | Farmer and Feeder. Owner of "Perfection Farm" | Clear Lake | 14 |
| Hansson, Hans | Farmer | Klemme | 30 |
| Hansen, Niels | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Swaledale | 36 |
| Hinds, Arthur T. | Farmer and Breeder of Fine Poland China Hogs and High Grade Shire Horses | Clear Lake | 9 |
| Muir, J. R. | Farmer and Feeder of Cattle, Hogs and Sheep | Clear Lake | 33 |
| Neilsen, Carl | Farmer | Thornton | 35 |
| Olsen, Arne | Farmer and Stock Raiser and Breeder of High Grade Shire Horses | Clear Lake | 3 |
| Proctor, T. J. | Swaledale | 25 | |
| Sawyer, J. E. | Clear Lake | 7 | |
| Stork, E. L. | Owner and Proprietor of "Pleasant Hill Farm." Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 18 |
| Wallis, S. W. | Farmer and Stock Raiser | Clear Lake | 15 |
| Name | Business |
|---|---|
| Fullerton & McKelvie | Real State, Farm Loans and Insurance, Rockford, Iowa. |
| Sheffield Bank | Does a General Banking Business. Money Loaned on Improved Farms, Sheffield, Iowa. |
Source: Plat Book of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Philadelphia, Pa. North West Publishing, 1895.
Transcribed for Cerro Gordo County IAGenWeb by Jennifer Gunderson (Mar 2021).