LOUISA COUNTY, IOWA

ATLAS OF LOUISA COUNTY, IOWA, 1917

PATRONS' REFERENCE DIRECTORY


Transcribed by Shirley Plumb, July 7, 2019

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

Surname Given Name Occupation Section Twp. Range Post-office Residence Came Here Notes
Archibald M. F. Panitoriam & Restaurant         Wapello 1880  
Arning H. W. Farmer, Stockraiser, Fruit Grower & Taxidermist 26 75 5 Columbus City   1866  
Arthur E. H. Farmer & Stockraiser 32 75 5 Columbus Junction   1876  
Bailey Geo. W. Farmer       Letts   1914 Mr. Bailey is married to Mabel E. Wgner. He is one of the representative citizens of Muscatine County.
Ball W. D. Farmer & Stockraiser 14 74 4 Wapello   1891  
Barnes T. A. Farmer & Stockraiser 10 75 4 Letts   1882  
Beck & McClurkin Exchange Bank   General Banking         Morning Sun    
Beckmann J. M. Lumberman         Oakville 1909 Born in Germany in 1876. Married to Inez Lewis. Served as City Alderman and one of the representative citizens of Oakvile.
Benz J. W. Farmer & Stockraiser 2 74 3 Wapello   1892  
Billick L. A. Farmer & Stockraiser 13 76 5 Conesville   1906  
Bissinger Chas. Farmer & Breeder of Hereford Cattle & Poland China Hogs 32 74 2 Wapello   1874  
Bland Louis Vice Pres. Iowa State Savings Bank         Burlington    
Bliven John Farmer 20 75 4 Fredonia   1863  
Bollenbach C. J. Lumber, Portland Cement & Overland Automobiles         Collumbus Junction 1894  
Boyer Mrs. W. M. Livery         Wapello 1879  
Brauns Wm. Farmer & Stockraiser 9 74 3 Wapello   1870  
Brockway James M. Farmer & Stockman 20 75 3 Letts   1902 Born in Iowa in 1879. Married Mary M. Horton. He served as State Representative.
Brown Benj. Sr. Farmer & Stockraiser 13 74 4 Wapello   1861 He came to Iowa in 1854 and settled in Davis County for seven years. Then moved to Louisa County.
Brown C. A. Grain Dealer         Wapello 1861  
Brown J. M. Printing         Letts 1914 He was born in Iowa in 1886. Married to Bessie Letts.
Calderone Frank Groceries & Fruits       Wapello   1915  
Carden W. R. Insurance         Winfield    
Carpenter C. A. Attorney at Law       Columbus Junction   1890  
Cassebaum Wm. Farmer, Stockraiser, & Trustee 7 74 4 Columbus Junction   1859  
Cavanaugh Geo. W. Farmer & Stockraiser 4 74 4 Columbus Junction   1883  
Cavin O. M. Banker         Columbus Junction 1872  
Chatfield A. L. Farmer & Stockraiser 15 74 3   Wapello 1877  
Chestnut W. J. Garage         Morning Sun 1913  
Chittum J. H. M. D. Physician and Surgeon         Wapello 1899  
Citizens Bank, The   General Banking         Wapello    
Citizens Savings Bank, The   General Banking         Letts    
Clark Robt. Farmer & Stockraiser 26 75 4 Columbus Junction   1883  
Cline S. B. Farmer & Stockraiser 17 76 5 Columbus Junction   1896  
Collins J. A. Barber Shop & Panitoriam         Letts 1895 He was born in Illinois in 1892. Married to Florence Quandt. He is one of the representative citizens of Letts.
Collins J. H. Monuments and County Corner         Letts    
Commercial Bank General Banking General Banking         Wapello    
Conner B. B. Farmer & Stockholder 4 74 3 Wapello   1915  
Connor G. O. Restaurant         Letts 1891 He was born in Louisa County in 1891. Married to Gertrude Briggs. He is one of the leading business men of Letts.
Cotter Saving Bank   General Banking         Cotter    
Courts Fred Lawyer         Morning Sun 1878  
Curtis E. S. Farmer & Stockraiser 22 75 4 Columbus Junction   1857  
Cutkomp Fred M. County Treasurer         Wapello 1876  
Dallmeier Dora Farming & Stockraising 13 75 4 Columbus Junction   1877  
Davis John H. Farmer 21 74 5 Crawfordsville   Born in Louisa County in 1889
Davis W. C. Farmer & Stockraiser 17 75 5 Columbus Junction   1899  
Deardorf M. T. Farmer & Stockraiser 22 75 5 Columbus Junction   1908  
Deihl Geo. R. Farmer 24 74 3 Wapello     He was born in Louisa County in 1857. He married Eva E. Dotson. Has has served as Supervisor, School Director and City Councilman.
Dickerson L. G. Farmer & Stockraiser 2 75 3 Letts     He was born in Lousia County in 1859. Married to Ella C. Westbrook. He has served as School Director and Assessor, and is one of the representative citizens.
Dickinson Charles Farmer 17 75 3 Letts   1911 He was born in New York in 1886. He married Bertha Werner.
Douglass A. W. Barber Shop & Panitoriam Letts           He was born in Iowa in 1889. Married to Velma V. Toland.
Downs Roy Farmer & Stockraiser 31 74 3 Wapello   1886  
Dowson Robson Farmer & Stockraiser 15 75 4 Columbus Junction   1858  
Drake S. R. Evangelist 21 75 4 Columbus Junction   1894  
Duncan J. A. Farmer 35 73 2 Oakville   1877 He was born in Illinois in 1877.Married Maud Waterhouse. He has served as School Director and Bank Director.
Duncan J. Carson Farmer, Stockraiser and Trustee 35 75 5 Columbus Junction   1868  
Duncan J. K. Farmer 35 73 2 Oakville   1897 He was born in Illinois in 1880. Married to Lola L. Erwin. He served as Mayor of Oakville.
Duncan W. A. Farmer & Stockraiser 26 75 5 Columbus Junction   1849  
Dunham Fred Farmer & Stockraiser 13 74 4 Wapello   1883  
Edmondson M. R. Farmer & Stockraiser 28 75 4 Columbus Junction   1865  
Edwards C. N. Farmer & Stockraiser 19 76 5 Gladwin   1887  
Edwards W. L. Farmer & Stockraiser 29 76 5 Gladwin   1883  
Edwards Z. L. Farmer & Stockraiser 30 76 5 Columbus Junction   1861  
Emmons W. E. Farmer 15 76 5 Conesville   1916  
Exchange Bank   General Banking         Morning Sun    
Farmers Bank   General Banking         Oakville    
First National Bank   General Banking         Muscatine    
First Trust & Savings Bank   General Banking         Muscatine    
Foster Harry E. Farmer & Stockraiser 1 75 4 Letts   1891  
Furnas R. W. Farmer 9 75 3 Letts     He was born in Louisa County in 1881. Married Martha M. Furnas.
Gabriel Wm. Farmer & Stockraiser 36 75 4 Columbus Junction   1867  
Gast F. Farmer 24 75 3 Grandview     He was born in Louisan County in 1879. Married Maggie Kallenberger. He has served as School Director and Trustee and is one of the leading citizens of Louisa County.
German-American Savings Bank   General Banking         Muscatine    
German-American Savings Bank   General Banking         Burlington    
Griffin H. M. Veterinarian         Morning Sun 1908  
Griffin W. S. Furniture, Implements and Hardware         Letts 1901 He was born in Iowa in 1876. Married Cassie Bailey. He is one of the leading business men in Letts.
Gilkey H. M. Farmer, Stockraiser and Physician 31 75 4 Columbus Junction   1886  
Girard L. F. Farmer, Stockraiser and Assessor 2 74 4 Wapello   1867  
Girard Thomas F. Farmer & Stockraiser 34 76 5 Columbus Junction   1916  
Goldesberry F. H. Farmer & Stockraiser 18 75 4 Columbus Junction   1890  
Goldesberry H. E. Farmer & stockraiser 28 76 5 Gladwin   1880  
Cookin J. B. Farmer & Stockraiser 27 75 5 Columbus Junction   1901  
Graham Geo. W. Publisher         Oakville   He was born in Louisa County in 1872 and served as Township Treasurer and Clerk.
Hale Oscar Judge District Court         Wapello 1867  
Hall Allen Real Estate         Oakville   He was born in Louisa County in 1866. Married to Anna B. Bettler. He is one of the leading citizens of Oakville.
Hall G. R. General Merchandise         Oakville 1862 He was born in Iowa in 1859. Married to Mary A. Bowers. He has served as Postmaster for seventeen years and is one of the leading citizens of Oakville.
Hall J. D. Farmer & Stockaiser 18 74 4 Columbus Junction   1859  
Hamilton A. G. Carpenter         Newport He was born in Louisa County.
Hamilton John Farmer & Stockraiser 13 73 4 Morning Sun   1882  
Hanft T. F. Farmer & Stockraiser 5 74 4 Columbus Junction   1864  
Hanft S. L. Farmer & Stockraiser 29 75 4 Columbus Junction   1876  
Hardin Samuel Farmer 34 73 1 Keithsburg, Illinois   1876 He was born in Missouri in 1872. Married to Alice M. Bower. He is one of the leading citizens of Louisa County.
Harris Jno. L. Farmer and Breeer of Shorthorn Cattle 7 73 3 Morning Sun     He was born in Louisa County in 1860.
Hawkeye Lumber Co.   Lumber         Oakville    
Hayes John O. Farmer 14 73 2   Wapello   He was born in Louisa County in 1856. Married to Villa McKay. He has served as School Director and Director of Farmers Bank.
Hendrickson C. W. Farmer & Stockraiser 19 76 5   Columbus Junction 1867  
Hidlebaugh John C. Cement         Letts   He was born in Louisa County in 1869. Married to Nettie Kallenbager. He has served as Road Commissioner for four years and is one of the leading citizens of Letts.
Hill Henry Farmer & Stockraiser 9 76 5   Conesville 1861  
Hiller Wm. B. Attorney at Law         Oakville 1881 He was born in Illinois in 1872. Married to J. C. Chaiser. He is one of the leading citizens of Oakville.
Hingst Mrs. L. C. Farming 16 75 3 Letts   1908 She was born in Iowa in 1865 She married Wm. P. Hingst.
Hinrichs John Real Estate         Columbus Junction 1913  
Hocke George Farmer 24 75 3 Grandview   1913 He was born in Iowa in 1870. He married Louisa Welsch. He is one of the leading citizens of the county.
Hurley W. H. Lawyer         Wapello 1870  
Hutchins W. S. Farmer 21 74 5 Crawfordsville     He was born in Louisa County.
Iowa State Savings Bank   General Banking         Burlington    
Ives F. T. Clerk District Court         Wapello 1875  
James L. C. Farmer & Stockraiser 3 74 4 Wapello      
Jamison T. G. Farmer         Oakville   He was born in Louisa County in 1863. He married Alice D. Elrick.
Jenkins John Farmer & Stockraiser 28 75 5 Columbus Junction   1879  
Jones H. E. Farmer & Stockraiser 23 75 5 Columbus Junction   1859  
Jones Thos. H. Farmer, Stockraiser and Breeder of Hereford Cattle 5 74 5 Columbus Junction   1896  
Johnston Ed. S. Farming and Insurance 29 73 2 Mediapolis   1895 He was born in Indiana in 1867. He married Ida M. Newell. He has served as Assessor, School Director and Director of Farmer Mutual Insurance Co.
Johnston F. C. Farmer 35 75 4 Columbus Junction      
Jordan Wm. H. Farmer 18 75 3 Letts     He was born in Louisa County in 1888 and was married to Katie A. Rowe.
Keck John G. Furniture and Undertaking         Wapello 1861  
Keck Louis 27 74 3 Wapello 1870  
Kelly W. J. Stock Buyer         Wapello 1873  
Kemp Aaron Farmer & Stockraiser 10 74 3 Wapello   1857 He was born in Louisa County in 1862 and was married to Mary Hahn. He served as School Director and has held other offices.
Kemp J. P. Farmer 9 75 3 Letts     He was born in Louisa County in 1862 and married Mary Hahn. He served as School Director and has held other offices.
Kemp W. I. Farmer and Stockraiser 4 74 3 Wapello   1855  
King C. D. Cashier of Farmers Bank         Oakville   He was born in Louisa County in 1881. He married Ida Mae Miles.
Klotz T. J. Farmer & Stockraiser 16 75 5 Columbus Junction   1867  
Knott C. A. Farmer & Stockraiser 17 75 4 Columbus Junction   1912  
Knott J. P. Farmer, Stockraiser and Assessor 21 75 4 Columbus Junction   1878  
Lang H. E. Farmer 15 75 3 Letts   1888 He was born in Iowa in 1865. He is married to Margaret M. Gast. Served as School Director and Township Trustee.
Latta J. Kirk Publisher         Morning Sun 1875  
Letts James H. Farmer & Stockraisr 13 7 5 4 Letts   1854  
Letts Record, The   Newspaper         Letts    
Letts W. S. Farmer & Stockraiser 1 74 5 Columbus Junction      
Lewis W. T. Grain Dealer         Oakville 1864 He was born in Indiana in 1861. He is married to Emma Robertson and has held various offices.
Lieberknecht H. A. Farmer 17 75 3 Letts     He was born in Louisa County 1886. He married Winifred Lucy Shellabarger.
Lieberknecht Henry Farmer & Feeder 4 75 3   Letts   He was born in Louisa County in 1852 and married Soloma Wiederrecht. He has served as Township Trustee and School Director.
Lieberknecht Lewis Farmer & Stock feeder 14 75 3   Letts   He was born in Louisa County I 1856. He married Anna J. Crow and has served as School Director and Road Supervisor.
Lieberknecht W. Floyd Farmer 19 75 3   Letts   He was born in Louisa County in 1893. He married Marie Getts.
Limberg Oscar Farmer & Stockraiser 8 74 3 Wapello   1901  
Limbocker Harry Farmer 32 74 3 Morning Sun   1867  
Lischer Bros. Livery and Dealers in Produce         Wapello    
Lock J. H. Farmer & Stockraiser 36 75 4   Columbus Junction 1879  
Louisa County Officials:                  
    Eversmeyer F. W. 20th Senatorial District         Muscatine    
    Wilson C. B. 22nd Representative District Louisa County         Morning Sun    
    Reiley Robert L. County Auditor         Wapello    
    Winter Vinnie Deputy Auditor         Wapello    
    Ives F. T. Clerk         Wapello    
    Foster Mary Deputy Clerk         Wapello    
    Cutkomp Fred M. Treasurer         Wapello    
    Cutkomp Mrs. Fred M. Deputy Treasurer         Wapello    
    Robertson Jennie Reorder         Wapello    
    Beane Mrs. Louise Deputy Recorder         Wapello    
    Guthrie J. M. Sheriff         Wapello    
    Oakes W. F. Deputy Sheriff         Columbus Junction    
    Sweeney Izola M. Superintendent         Wapello    
    Briggs C. W. Attorney         Wapello    
    Thompson Vail E. Highway Engineer         Wapello    
    Collins J. H. Corner         Grandview    
    Jones W. O. County Supervisor         Columbus Junction    
    Nelson W. F. Chairman of County Supervsors         Wapello    
    Weiderrecht P. G. County Supervisor         Wapello    
    Shaw Wm Superintendent County Farm         Wapello    
Lowe Bert L. Farmer & Stockraiser 3 75 4 Letts   1886  
McCormac J. H. Farmer & Stockraiser 15 75 4 Letts   1873  
McCormick E. R. Cashier of the Citizens Savings Bank         Letts    
McCally David C. Farmer 32 75 3 Columbus Junction     He was born in Iowa in 1856. Married Ida McDaniel. He has served as School Director.
McCullough David Farmer & Stockraiser 24 76 5 Conesville     He has served as County Assessor.
McDaniel R. S. Farmer & Stockraiser 27 75 4 Columbus Junction      
McGrew Harry Farmer & Stockraiser 10 74 3 Wapello      
McKean Albert Farmer & Stockraiser 21 76 5 Conesville      
McNamer W. B. Farmer & Stockraiser 13 75 4 Letts      
Manley E. Poultry Dealer 25 75 5 Columbus Junction      
Marshall Loyd Farmer & Stockraiser 21 74 4 Columbus Junction      
Martin J. H. Farmer & Stockraiser 5 73 4 Winfield      
Matthews S. B. Farmer & Stockraiser 32 74 2 Wapello      
Mellinger H. P. Farmer 15 73 2 Wapello     He was born in Iowa in 1858. Married Etta Bell. He has served as School Director and Road Commissioner.
Metzger Ed. Farmer & Stockraiser 4 73 4 Winfield      
Meyerholz Frank Breeder of Pole Aberdeen Angus Cattle; Horses and Hogs 2 73 3 Wapello     He was born in Louisa County.
Miller Otto Farmer & Stockraiser 32 74 2 Wapello      
Molsbury and Reaney   Lawyers         Columbus Junction    
Morgan James W. M. D. Physician and Surgeon       Wapello   1863  
Muller Peter General Merchandise         Grandview 1899 He was born in Germany in 1856 and married Albertina Kamin. He has served as a member of the Village Board.
Nelson Austin Farmer & Stockraiser 12 75 5 Columbus Junction   1916  
Nelson O. D. Farmer & Stockraiser 9 73 4 Winfield   1891  
Newton W. Farmer & Stockraiser 29 75 4 Columbus Junction   1886  
Oakville State Savings Bank   General Banking         Oakville    
Ogle Harry Farmer 34 73 1 Oakville   1911 He was born in Illinois in 1882 and is married to Dolly Minor.
Otto H. P. Farmer & Stockraiser 18 74 3 Wapello   1879  
Owens D. E. Farmer & Stockraiser 19 75 5 Columbus Junction   1883  
Paisley F. T. Livery and Horse Buyer         Morning Sun 1860  
Patterson S. B. Farmer & Stockraiser 11 74 5 Columbus Junction   1916  
Paxton Wm. Veterinary Surgeon         Wapello 1875  
Persinger Fred Farmer & Stockraiser 31 74 3 Wapello   1910  
Peters C. W. Real Estate and Constable         Wapello 1884  
Peters W. T. Farmer & Stockraiser 2 74 4 Wapello   1911  
Potter Geo. S. Retired Farmer 30 74 2 Wapello   1854  
Reiley Robt. L. County Auditor         Wapello 1873  
Rhyner Emil W. Farmer 9 75 3 Letts   1884 He was born in Switzerland in 1868 and married Mary E. Hidlebaugh. He has served as School Director and Townshhip Trustee.
Rogers Wm. Farmer 4 73 3 Wapello      
Rold Edward C. Machine Shop and Farm Machinery         Oakville. 1904 He was born in Iowa in 1882.
Ross M. C. Farm Implements, Buggies, Wagons and Gasoline Engines         Letts   He was born in Louisa County inb 1866 and married Pearle Furnas. He has served as School Director and Member of Village Board.
Runyon M. F. Auto Livery         Letts 1915 He was born in Iowa in 1887 and married Erma Barnhart.
Sage Frank R. Secretary Washington Loan & Trust Co.         Washington    
Schmidt J. G. Retired Farmer 32 74 3 Morning Sun   1894  
Scott G. E. Farmer & Stockraiser 7 75 4 Conesville   1913  
Shaw Wm. Superintendent of County Home 11 74 3 Wapello   1868  
Sheffer Ben Farmer 11 74 5 Columbus Junction   1916  
Shew W. E. Farmer & Stockraiser 8 74 3 Wapello   1887  
Siverly E. L. Photographer         Wapello & Columbus Junction  
Small Mrs. Clara Farming & Stockraising 35 74 3 Wapello 1876  
Smith R. K. Vice president First National Bank         Muscatine    
Snyder Bros General Merchandise         Letts    
Snyder B. F. General Merchandise         Letts   He was born in Iowa in 1887. Married Lulu M. Van Horn. He has served as Secretary of School Board and held other minor offices.
Snyder C. C. General Merchandise         Letts   He is marrried to Martha C. Cox. He has served as City Recorder and held other minor offices.
Solomon J. K. Farmer & Stockraiser 15 76 5 Conesville   1871  
Spaeth John Farmer & Stockraiser 6 74 4 Columbus Junction   1873  
Springer Arthur Lawyer         Wapello 1855  
State Banke of Morning Sun   General Banking         Morning Sun    
Strawhacker D. E. President Farmers Bank & Retired Farmer         Oakville 1890 He was born in Pennsylvania in 1860 and married Emrence Herr.
Swygard C. F. Farmer 33 73 2 Mediapolis      
Thomas Store, The   General Merchandise         Wapello    
Thompson Vail E. County Engineer         Wapello 1890  
Thomson M. D. Cashier Oakville State Savings Bank         Oakville   He was born in Louisa County in 1888 and married Gladys Williams.
Toms Isaac Farmer & Stockraiser 29 74 4 Columbus Junction   1874  
Tucker George P. Farmer & Stockraiser 32 75 4 Columbus Junction   1871  
Van Horn F. L. Farmer & Stockraiser 19 75 5 Cotter   1870  
Venard C. B. Farmer 14 73 2 Wapello   1905 He was born in Illinois in 1887 and married Sue M. Mallory.
Wagner Philip H. Farmer 4 75 3 Letts   He was born in Louisa County in 1890 and married Effie M. Garrett. He has served as School Director.
Wagner R. W. Farmer & Stockraiser 5 75 4 Letts   1884  
Walker E. N. Farmer & Stockraiser 36 76 5 Conesville   1916  
Walsinger H. W. Farmer & Stockraiser 11 74 4 Wapello      
Wapello, City of
Wapello Republican
  The Newspaper         Wapello    
Wapello State Savings Bank, The   General Banking         Wapello    
Warnstaff F. J. Farmer & Stockraiser 26 75 5 Conesville      
Waterhouse W. T. Elevator       Oakville     He was born in Louisa County in 1869. Married Ella Elizabeth Moyers. He served as Marshall-Councilman and School Director.
Weaver, Briggs & Erwin   Lawyers         Wapello    
Weber H. A. Express Agent         Wapello    
Weber John S. Farmer 12 75 3   Fruitland 1895 He was born in Germany in 1887 and served as School Secretary and Treasurer.
Werner Lee Farmer 21 75 3 Letts     He was born in Louisa County in 1883 and married Nannie E. Graham. He served as Secretary of School Board and School Director.
Westbrook James H. Farmer and Breeder of Duroc Jersey Hogs and Shire Horses 4 75 3 Letts     He was born in Louisa County in 1877.
Whetstine A. L. Farmer and Stockraiser 12 75 5 Columbus Junction   1904  
Wiederrecht R. A. Implements and Garage         Wapello 1881  
Willey O. S. Farmer and Stockraiser 7 75 5 Ainsworth   1864  
Williams J. A. Garage and Implements         Oakville 1904 He was born in Iowa in 1880 and married Fannie E. Matthews.
Wilson J. M. Veterinarian         Winfield    
Wolfe M. Farmer & Stockraiser 16 76 5 Conesville   1900  
Wykert Geo. Farmer, Stockraiser and Saw Mill 3 73 1 Oakville      
Wykert J. S. Farmer & Stockraiser 10 74 4 Columbus Junction   1850  
Wyman Savings Bank   General Banking         Wyman    
Yohe & Jamison   Garage and Auto Livery         Morning Sun    

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