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SURNAME	GIVEN NAME	ADDRESS	OCCUPATION/BIOGRAPHY/NOTES
Sabin	John	316 S. Wood	House-mover
Sales	D. J.	res. 1002 Maple
Saling	Jacob	408 S. 10th
Salter	Rev. William.		Was born in Brooklyn, L.I., on the 17th of November, 1821; his parents were natives of Portsmouth, N.H.; he descended from John Salter. mariner, who came from Devonshire, England, in the latter part of the seventeenth century, and settled in Portsmouth; on his mother's side, he is descended from Alexander Ewen, who name from Aberdeen, Scotland, before the Revolution; Mr. Salter received his education in the city of New York, and graduated from the University of that city, in 1840; he spent two years in the Union Theological Seminary of New York, and one year in the Seminary at Andover, Mass.; after teaching school awhile in South Norwalk, Conn., he came West with a number of young ministers, and arrived at Burlington in October, 1843; he spent two years as a missionary in Maquoketa, Andrew, Bellevue, and Jackson Co., generally, and, on the 15th of March, 1850, was invited to become Pastor of the Congregational Church in Burlington; he has remained here ever since, a continuous pastorate of over thirty-three years; Mr. Salter, besides his regular ministerial duties, has devoted a portion of his time to literature; he published, in 1863, "The Letters of Ida R. Parker," a duodecimo volume of about three hundred pages, from the press of Crosby & Nichols, Boston; this work is a rare treasure to the friends of the gifted lady, whose beautiful Christian character is so well illustrated in this contribution from her correspondence; it is dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth R. Grimes, widow of the late Senator Grimes, of this city; during the rebellion, he prepared a work entitled, "The Great Rebellion in the Light of Christianity," a book for the times, which was published by the Reform Book and Tract Society of Cincinnati; Mr. Salter published the '"Church Hymn-Book," a very excellent collection of hymns and tunes, now used in his own congregation; from time to time, he delivers sermons and lectures on various subjects of public interest; they all display those sober and solid qualities which have made Mr. Salter one of the best-wearing ministers in Iowa; he prepared "The Life of James W. Grimes, Governor of Iowa from 1856-1858, and Senator of the U. S. from 1859-1869," published by D. Appleton & Co., of New York, in 1876; on the occasion of the fiftieth annual meeting of the State Historical Society, he delivered an address, full of historical research, commemorative of the two hundredth anniversary of the discovery of Iowa by Marquette and Joliet, June 17, 1673; a writer in the "Annals of Iowa" for July, 1873, which contains the address, says: "It was delivered in a faultless style of oratory, in strict harmony with its scholastic composition." Mr. Salter is liberal and Catholic in his views, aims, and spirit, recognizing the broad seal of the Christian life as a better passport to Heaven than the badge of any particular sect; churches, sects, ordinances, services, with him, exhaust their whole significance in being helps to the attainment of the Christian character. From his earliest recollection, he has been an anti-slavery man; many years ago he bore the reproach of being called an "Abolitionist," and illustrated his faith by assisting more than one fugitive to escape from bondage; some of the early citizens may remember the incident of he and others sending one of this class across the river in a dry goods box. Mr. Salter was married on the 25th of August, 1846, to Miss Mary Ann, daughter of Deacon E. P. Mackintire, of Charlestown, Mass., by whom he has three sons; the eldest graduated at Knox College, Galesburg, Ill., in 1871, pursued theological studies at Yale and Harvard, was for one year incumbent of Parker Fellowship, and student at Gottingen; his second son, Edward Sumner, graduated at Amherst College in 1877, and is devoting his life to music; the youngest, George B., is learning mercantile business. The honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon Mr. Salter by the University of Iowa, in 1864.
Samson	Erz	209 Jefferson es. 503 Vine	Shoemaker
Samson	William J.	res. 1000 S. 9th	Principal of South Hill School. Has been engaged three years in his present capacity, and was connected with the Monmouth and Kirk- wood schools in Illinois before coming to this city; is a native of Hamilton Co., Ohio, and was educated at Monmouth, Ill.; his wife, Flora I. Bates, is a native of Ohio; has one child. Members of Division Street M. E. Church.
Saum,	B. L.		Professor in business college
Saunderson	R. G., A.M.	res. 402 Leebrick	City Superintendent of Schools. Has held his present position since 1873; has been connected with the schools since 1872, in which year he graduated from the Iowa State University. His father was a Colonel in the British army; his mother of Scotch birth, residiiig in Ireland at the time her son was born. Prof. Sanderson was married Jan. 27, 1877. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.
Scarff	John	201 N. 3d	Physician and surgeon
Schaefer	Fred.	615 Jefferson res. 923 Jefferson	Shoemaker
Schaefer	Jost	213 N. 8th res. 923 Jefferson	Shoe-shop
Schaefer	Julius	408 N. Boundary
Schaefer	Martin	205 Washington res. 1201 Doemland	Shoe-shop
Schafer	Charles L.		Clerk for the Keokuk Northern Line Packet Co. Born in Burlington Jan. 28,1849. Married in November, 1873, Sophia Schliek; they have three children Theodore, Lydia and Bertha. He is a Democrat.
Schaffner	William		Sheriff. Born in Germany, April 4, 1835, and came to America in 1852; he landed at Baltimore; remained two months, then went to New Orleans, and thence to Louisville, Ky., in 1853; in 1855, he came to Burlington, and was engaged in the brewery here for sixteen years; in 1872, he was elected Sheriff to fill vacancy, and re-elected in 1873, 1875 and 1877; he was City Weighmaster for eight months in 1872. Mr. Schaffner's wife was Dorothea Gebrick, who was born in Germany; they have nine children Adelaide, Caroline, Bertha, Thea, Alfred, Ida, Siegfried, Angeline and Wm., Jr.
Schaunberg	F.	1510 Osborn	Saloon. Born in Switzerland in 1842; came to Burlington in 1862, and has since been engaged in the saloon business. Mr. S. has one child William by former marriage; present wife's maiden name was Louisa Asher; married in 1873; she was born in Germany in 1854; they have three children Mattie, Rosa and Frederick. Mr. S. enlisted in the 1st Mo. Art.; was mustered in 1862; mustered out in 1865; was in the battles of Dallas, Lost Mountain, Nashville and several others. Democrat.
Schenck	C. M.		Secretary of the Whitebreast Coal and Mining Co. Born at Franklin, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1850; came to Burlington in 1871; in the C.B.&Q. Ry. Co.'s General Offices here until 1872; from that time until July, 1877, he was in the employ of Wm. Bell & Co., as book-keeper; since July, 1877, he has been connected with the company he now represents.
Schenck	O. H.	res. 621 N. 5th	City Treas.
Schick	Charles	711 Jefferson res. 1503 Thul	Saloon
Schier	Joseph	516 Jefferson	Mer. tailor
Schippert	S.		Born in Prussia in 1844; came to Burlington in 1856. Married Barbara Fritz; she was born in Prussia in 1850; they have three children Joseph, Annie and Minnie. Mr. S. is a member of the A.O.U.W. and Germania Societies; holds the office of Financial Secretary of the A.O.U.W. Is a Democrat.
Schippert & Schimittel		305 Main & 202 Jefferson	Merchants' Restaurant,
Schlachter	A.	cor. Division & Leebrick	Saloon. Born in Germany; came to America in 1866; to Burlington in 1867. Married Oct. 2, 1 870, Sophia Enger; they have three children Joseph, Anna and Ida.
Schlampp	Jno.	306 3d	"Schlampp's Exchange." Born in Germany in 1832; came to Burlington in 1855; in 1858, started in the saloon business, which he has since continued. Married Barbara Berger in 1855; she was born in Germany in 1834; died in 1876; has six children John, Annie, Matilda, Charles, Oscar and Frank. Mr. S. is a member of the Turners' Society. Republican.
Schlapp	August	920 N. 8th
Schmeig	Frederick	912 N. 7th
Schmidt	Charles F.	111 N. Main res. 820 N. 8th	Hardware
Schmidt	George	223 N. Front res. 820 N. 8th	Grocer
Schmitt	Peter	827 Warren	Capitalist
Schmittel	John		Born in Burlington in 1852. Married Annie Weggemyost in 1875; she was born in Fort Madison, Iowa, in 1856; they have one child� Charles J. Mr. S. is a member of the Germania Benevolent Society, with family members of St. John's Catholic Church; Democrat.
Schneider	George	Mason St
Schnell	F. P.	927 Garden
Scholer	Jacob	Bluffs s. of Berry & Co. saw-mill	Wine manufacturer
Scholes	Thos. C.	812 S. 4th	Foreman C.B.&Q. shop
Scholl	Jacob	818 Cedar	Carpenter
Schott	Jos. S	112 Washington	Wholesale leather and saddlery hardware
Schramm	C. F.	1102 3d
Schramm	Fred	424 N. Main res. 307 N. Boundary	Grocery
Schramm	H. C.	506 N. 8th	Salesman
Schramm	Rheinhardt	315 Division res. 500 S. 10th	Blacksmith
Schramm	T. S.	212 Jefferson res. 616 Columbia	Dry goods
Schramm & Schmieg		119 Jefferson	Dry goods
Schrei	Adolph	815 South	Dealer in groceries, notions, crockery, etc. Born in Germany Dec. 26, 1839; come to America and to Burlington, June 2, 1855. Enlisted in Co. E, 25th I.V.I. in 1862; served till the close of the war; was in most of the battles of his regiment; mustered out with his regiment. Was elected Alderman from the 7th Ward in 1876. Married Nov. 15, 1865, Caroline Steinmier; they have seven children Edward F., Wm. A., Louisa, Mollie, Emma, Lillie, Clara.
Schroeder	J. H.	cor. Agency & Osborn	Dealer in merchandise. Born June 14, 1846, in Des Moines Co., Iowa. Married May 19, 1870, Anna M. Schroeder; they have three children Edward L., Clara J., Louisa L. Members of the M. E. Church; Republican.
Schuff	Anton	819 N. Oak	Carpenter
Schultz	August	876 Jefferson	Physician
Schumann	Wm.	219 N. Front res. 616 S. Main	Saloon
Schwarz	Casper	225 Division res. 234 S. 3d	Shoe-shop
Schwerin	Charles	res. 106 S. Pond	Gardener
Scott	George R.	243 S. 7th	Retired
Scott	H. H.	307 N. Main res. 612 Washington	Dry goods, etc.
Scott	L. B.	res. 112 S. Gunnison
Sellon	W. R.	210 S. Augusta
Sellon & Jarvis		Parsons' Blk	Law reporters
Sennett	Wm.	907 Jefferson	Nurseryman
Shafer	J. A.	cor. Leebrick & Emelia	Drug store. Born in Springfield, Ohio, Aug. 4, 1837. Enlisted August, 1862, in Co. A, 83d Illinois V.I.; served till the close of the war; was in all of the battles that his regiment was engaged in; the last year of the service, he was detailed and served in the Medical Department; mustered out June 28, 1865. Married Dec. 5, 1872, Sophia W. Mills; they had one child Arthur. Mrs. Shafer died Sept. 29, 1874
Shaughnessy	Mich'l	cor. North & 7th	Saloon. Born in Centre Co., Penn., March 17, 1845; came to Burlington in 1876.
Sherfey	J. M.	off. & yard 846 Jefferson	Firm of Rand & Co., lumber dealers. Born Dec. 2, 1831, in Frederick, Md.; moved to Burlington in 1837. He married Oct. 31, 1858, Mary A. Rand; they have six children Sarah M., Mary L., Catharine M., Herbert R., Raymond M., Ruth C. Members of the M. E. Church : Republican.
Shick	Chas.	711 Jefferson res. 1301 Plank	Saloon
Shontz, I. & J.		417 Jefferson	Auction and variety store
Simms	John H.	cor. Gertrude & Williams	Dealer in groceries and provisions. Born at White House, County Antrim, Ireland; came to America in 1870; to Burlington in September of the same year. He is a member of the M. E. Church; Republican.
Simpson	J. C.	res. 623 Marshall	Land commissioner
Simpson, Wilkinson & Co.		300 S. Main	Paint works
Singer	John G.	918, cor. 10th & Locust	Dealer in groceries, provisions and feed. Born April 9, 1831, in Germany; came to America, 1853, and to Burlington, 1856. Married April 27, 1857, Angelika Kreisser; she was born Jan. 19, 1834; they have six children Louisa, Mary, John G., Bertha, Emma, Clara.
Skinner	R. S.	res. 1103 5th	Station freight agent C.B.&Q.
Slack	Chas. E.	210 Jefferson res. 1209 Market	Attorney at law
Slatcher	Adrian	1606 Division	Saloon
Slocomb	J. A.	res. 1200 Mt. Pleasant	Speculator
Slosson	Ed.	502 Pond, cor. of Amelia
Smalley	John	313 Jefferson res. 231 S. 5th	Plunder Store
Smith	A. Q.	cor. Main & Jefferson res. 100 Clay	Insurance agent
Smith	D. N.	211 & 213 S. 3d	Real estate
Smith	E. A.	313 S. Gunnison	Photographer
Smith	F. A.	719 Columbia
Smith	J. A.	res. 908 Valley	Principal Montrose high school
Smith	J. W.		Foreman of Hose Station No. 4. Appointed Aug. 11, 1878; appointed Policeman April 2, 1874; served till May, 1875; joined the Fire Department Jan. 18, 1876 served till July; then was placed on the police force; served till 1877. Born May 28, 1840, in Germany; came to America with his parents, in 1852; to Burlington July 25, 1873. Enlisted Aug. 12, 1861, in Co. E, 49th N.Y. Vols., and served till the close of ih war; at the battle of Spottsylvania Court House, May 12, 1864, was wounded quite seriously in the neck and shoulder; was in most of the battles of his regiment; was confined in the hospital about three months; mustered out on the 27th of June, 1 865. Married March 18,1874, Dora Schnittger; they have one child Fred W. Democrat.
Smith	P. T.	209 Jefferson res. 101 S. Augusta	Dentist
Smith	W.	109 S. Main	Lodging-house and restaurant. Born in Cologne, Germany, in 1843; came to Burlington in 1873; has since been engaged in the hotel business. Married Miss Williams in 1874; she was born in Quincy, Ill., in 1856; they have one child William, born in 1879. Enlisted in the 53d Ill., in 1863; was in the battles of Atlanta, Marietta, Savannah, and several other smaller ones; held the position of Sergeant in the 53d; mustered out in 1865. Democrat
Smith	W. B.	116 5th	Dealer in groceries and provisions. Born in England July 10, 1825; came to America 1844, and to Burlington in 1851. Married April 26, 1842, Lettie Brooks; they hare one child Daniel B., born Dec. 29, 1848.
Smythe	Hon. Judge P. Henry		Born near Abington, Washington Co., Va., March 10, 1829; was admitted to the bar in 1857, at Cleveland, Ohio. He was married to Miss Crocker, of the above-named place, in 1851. The same year of his admittance to the bar he came to Burlington. Of a family of five children, two are now living. Mr. Smythe was appointed Judge of the District Court by the Governor, in April, 1874, which office he resigned in September of the same year. The Judge's only son is Professor of Greek in Trinity College, at Hartford, Conn.
Snyder	G. W.	1003 N. 6th	Physician
Snyder	T. B.		Attorney at law. Born August 27, 1845, in Pleasant Grove Tp.; he worked on his father's farm in his youth; received a common-school education, and when 18 years of age taught school in the winter of 1863; then entered Wesleyan University at Mt. Pleasant; after an interruption of one year in his studies, he re-entered college in the fall of 1865; in June, 186!), he graduated with the degree of A. B.; in the fall of the same year, he began the study of law, in the office of Judge T. W. Newman; in September, 1870, he entered the State Law School at Iowa City, and graduated in June 1871; in October, 1871, he was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Dea Moines Co., subsequently re-elected; since Jan. 1, 1876, at which time he left the office above mentioned, he has devoted himself entirely to the practice of law; in 1872, he received the degree of A.M. from Alma Mater; since January, 1864, Mr. Snyder has been a member of the M. E. Church; in politics, he is a Republican, and and has stumped different parts of the country during several campaigns, always taking an active interest in political issues.
Southwell	Calvin	813 Cedar
Sowden	Chas.	222 Main res. 912 Valley	Blacksmith
Spaar	Joseph	1400 S. 12th
Speidel	Geo.	res. cor. Division & Adams	Carpenter
Spencer	Richard	202 Jefferson res. 625 Division	Secretary Gas Co.
Spencer	Robert	515 S. Pond
Sponholtz	Charles	208 N. 5th res. Starr & Spray	City Weighmaster
Sprenger	Geo. M.	res. 1011 South
Sprenger	Henry	rear of Summer St. car station, res. 1215 S. 10th	Blacksmith-shop
Sprenger,	Michael	1820 S. Main res. George St	Blacksmith-shop
Squires	C. P.	802 N. 5th
Squires, C. P., & Co.		112 Jefferson	Wholesale and retail druggists
Stadtlander	Wm. S. Jr.	862 Washington res. Osborn St	Grocer
Starker	Chas.	res. Prospect Point	President Iowa State Savings Bank
Starr	Chas. E.	315 N. 3d res. 309 N. 6th	Attorney
Starr	H. W.	315 N. 3d res. 309 N. 6th	Attorney
Steece	L.	res. 1600 Osborn	Principal of North Hill Public School. Has 365 enrolled pupils; been connected with the city schools nine years; native of Maryland; educated in a printing office; commenced teaching twenty-one years ago; taught five years; and, in 1862, entered mercantile business; came to Iowa in 1857. Is married; has five children the eldest a clerk JB the book house of Wesley Jones, this city; his eldest daughter, who graduated from the high school, Class of 1878, is now in the training school preparing for work as teacher.
Steinbrecher	John	1023 8th	Manufacturer of boots and shoes. Born Dec. 11, 1853, in Russia; came to America in 1874, and to Burlington in 1876. Married in 1872 Mary Betz; they have one child Fannie.
Steinmier	Frederick	res. 613 Elm
Steinbrecher, Dehn & Lau		cor. 3d& Washington	Pork-packers and wholesale and retail dealers in all kinds of fresh and smoked meats.
Stenger	P.	cor. Washington & 3d	Keeps saloon. Born July 10, 1821, in Germany; came to America and to Chicago in 1847; to Burlington, 1857; was in the employ of the U. S. Government a few months as baker. Is Independent in politics. He is a member of the Turners' Society. Has visited California three times; twice by water and once by the plains, and returned the same way; spent about twelve years in that State; he has traveled extensively; been in nearly every state in the Union, and part of Mexico.
Sterzing	B. F.	803 N. Oak	Grocery and feed store. Born in Germany, in 1854; came to Burlington in 1875, and engaged in the confectionery business, at No. 202 Jefferson st., until 1876, then in the saloon business at the northwest corner of Main and Washington sts.; in 1877, went into the ice business, and still engages in it on a larger scale; office at the corner of 8th and Oak sts. Married Julia Duttweiler in 1877; she was born in Burlington in 1851; they have one child Thekla. Mr. S. is Secretary of the Turning Society Vorwaerts. which office he has held for the past two years.
Sterzing	B. F.	sw. cor. N. 8th & N. Oak	Dlrs. in ice
Stewart	J. R.	res. 1028 N. 6th
Stewart & Hayden		306 N. Main	Plumbers, steam and gas-fitters, etc.
Steyh	Henry	221 Division res. 418 S. Boundary	Harness shop
Steyh	Wm.	res. 1107 Summer	Civil engineer
Stone	Joseph C.		Born in Westport, N.Y., July 30, 1829; removed to the Territory of Iowa in 1844, received a limited education at the public schools, studied medicine, graduating at the medical department of the St. Louis University, Mo., in 1854. Enlisted as a private soldier in the 1st I.V.C., in June, 1861; was made Adjutant of the regiment; was promoted Captain, and Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers in 1862; was promoted and brevetted in 1864 and 1865, served to the close of the war. Has since practiced his profession; was elected to the 45th Congress, as a Republican, receiving 17.184 votes, against 14,814 votes for Westley C. Hobbs, Democrat, and 700 votes for the Greenback candidate.
Straessler	Leopold	1100 Chalfant	Grocer
Strickland	A. R.	903 N. 3d	Conductor,
Strodel	Jos.	929 N. 5th	Clerk
Struckman	Fred	1500 Osborn	Saloon
Stubbs	Wharton	804 S. Main	Carpenter
Stutsman	A. H.		District Judge. Born in Morgan Co., Ind., Dec. 21, 1840, and came to Iowa, Lee Co., near West Point, with his parents, in 1842. He enlisted in Co. C, 1st I.V.C., in | July, 1861, and served until March, 1864, when he was discharged on account of disability, having lost his left arm at Bayou Metoe. Aug. 27, 1863; in 1865, he read law with Judge Beck, and was admitted to the bar in December of that year; in the spring of 1866, he commenced practice in Chariton, and, a year later, pursued a course at the Michigan University, graduating in 1868; in 1869, he was elected Representative to the State Legislature, resigned in 1870, and came to Burlington; he was City Solicitor in 1873 and 1874; Police Judge in 1875, 1876 and 1877; in October, 1878, he was elected Judge of the First Judicial District, which position he now occupies.
Stutsman	Dr. S. H		Born in Indiana Oct. 25, 1836; his parents moved to Lee Co. , Iowa, in 1842; after receiving a suitable education, he entered the Medical Department of the Iowa State University, at Keokuk,Iowa, and graduated in 1863; immediately afterward, he entered the army in the 45th I.V.I., as Assistant Surgeon, remaining in the service until September, 1865; then located in the practice of medicine in Lucas Co.; in December, 1876, the Doctor moved to Burlington, where he has since practiced; he is a member of Dos Moines Co. Medical Society. In I860, he married Miss Lizzie Mooney; they have three children Wm., Carl and Lenora. Mr. and Mrs. Stutsman are members of the Methodist Church.
Sunderland	John Sr.	res. 515 Summer
Sutherland	Nathan P.		Postmaster. Born in Rockville, Parke Co., Ind., Dec. 15, 1825; came to Burlington in 1848; engaged ingrain and milling business here for ten years, then in pork-packing business until 1871; he served four years as County Supervisor; in 1871. he was appointed Postmaster, and has held that position ever since.
Sutter	J.	Thul St., res. 1525 Thul	Plow and repair shop. Born in Switzerland in 1824; came to Burlington in 1854; worked in Ray & Parker's plow-shop; in 1876, started present shop. Married Anna Boardman in 1853; she was born in Switzerland in 1833; they have two children Anna and Ida. Members of the Catholic Church; Republican.
Sutter	Robert	cor. 6th & Jefferson	Proprietor of a saloon. Born Nov. 1, 1845, in Switzerland; came to America, and to Burlington in January, 1868. Married April 14, 1870, Christina Dehlinger; they have two children Joseph R. and Anna. He is a Republican.
Swan, J. M., & Co.		409 Jefferson	Grocers and druggists' sundries
Swan	L.	716 Jefferson	Lightning-rods and pumps
Sweny	George		Real estate and loan agent, also Notary Public, conveyancer, etc. Born in Warren Co., Ohio, Oct. 28, 1820; he was engaged in the drug business at Xenia, and for a period of five years was in the drug and jewelry business in Kenton, Ohio. In 1853, Mr. Sweny came to Burlington, where he has been constantly active and successful in business, having been engaged in money loaning and real estate transactions; for several years of his residence in Burlington, he was interested in the drug trade. Mr. Sweny has always been prominently identified with every public enterprise in the city; is a Director of the Merchants' National Bank; Director and Secretary of the Main St. and Prospect Hill Street-Railway Co.; he is also Secretary of the Burlington & Colorado Mining Co.; the mines of the Company are located near Georgetown, Colo. Feb. 11, 1868, Mr. S. was married to Mary H. Pine, a native of Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Sweny are members of the M. E. Church; Mr. Sweny has been a member of that denomination since his 16th year.
Sweny	Col. Merit		Of the firm of Sweny & Bell, proprietors of the Barret House; born in Warren Co., Ohio, Oct. 9, 1827; in 1849, he went to California; he was second in command under Kit Carson in the Indian campaign in that region; he was commissioned Colonel by the Governor of California, and held various important civil and military positions there; in 1851, he returned to Ohio, and engaged in mercantile business at Lebanon, where he remained until 1859, when he removed to Cincinnati and engaged in the wholesale grocery trade, which he continued for about nine years; in 1865, he bought the Spencer House, in Cincinnati, and conducted that for three years; he then purchased a half interest in the Put-in Bay property, and subsequently built the Put-in Bay House, which was the largest summer hotel west of the Alleghanies, having ample accommodations for a thousand guests, and which he successfully managed for nine years; the house was destroyed by fire Aug. 30, 1878; Col. Sweny still retains his interest in the property, and expects to rebuild the hotel immediately; in November, 1877, Col. Sweny and his son-in-law, J. M. Bell, of Toledo, became proprietors of the Barret House, of Burlington; under their management no pains or expense have been spared to make their hotel equal in all respects to any in the State; the house has been entirely remodeled with special care to make it cheerful and home-like to the traveler; a passenger elevator, propelled by hydraulic power, the only one in the State of Iowa, has been added to the various other improvements of this fine hotel; owing to the popularity and enterprise of these gentlemen, the patronage of the Barret House has been very largely increased, and they are now doing a fine business.
Swendler	A. G.	414 N. Main res. 617 S. 6th	Lime, Cement, etc.

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