Tama County, Iowa

1892 Business Directory


This is a directory of business (including farm) owners, in Tama County, 1892. It appeared in the Plat Book of Tama County Iowa, pub. North West Publishing Co. 1892. For each business, the directory lists the owner's name(s), type of business, post office used, and section (townships are divided into one-mile square sections, numbered 1-36). Unlike the 1875 Directory, it does not include nativity and year settled in Tama County. Once you have the township and section number, you can usually find your farm on the plat map. Just go to the Altlas, linked above, and click on the plat map for your township.

Buckingham Township 24 Oneida Township 16
Carlton Township 24 Otter Creek Township 12
Carroll Township 12 Perry Township (not including Traer) 19
Clark Township 27 Richland Township 1
Columbia Township 13 Salt Creek Township 19
Crystal Township 18 Spring Creek Township 52
Geneseo Township 12 Tama Township (not including Tama City) 2
Grant Township 25 City of Tama 31
Highland Township 15 Toledo Township (not including Toledo City) 8
Howard Township 19 Toledo City 53
Indian Village Township 12 Town of Traer 27
Lincoln Township 49 York Township 32


Total 522

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Buckingham Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Ames, J.T. Farmer and Breeder, Registered Stock Traer 23
Cummings, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 11
Dinsdale, James Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 18
Ehlers, Henning Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 18
Ehlers, C.P. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 18
Ehlers, Claus Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 18
Ewing, D. & S. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 24
Farnum, E.C. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 13
Feakins, H.G. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 10
Galt, David Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 32
Gravatt, O. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 27
Green, E. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 21
Kober, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 26
Manfull, W.L. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 3
McBride, Thos. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 10
Morse, Chas. N. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 10
Owens, H.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 22
Philp, Wm. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 8
Pinkerton, W.B. Retired Farmer, Insurance Traer 4
Plaehn, Hans Farmer and Stock Raiser Reinbeck 5
Schmidt, J.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Reinbeck 5
Stuhr, E.F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 16
Tomlinson, Wm. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 20
Wood, J.C. & Son Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 33

Carlton Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Abbe, A.W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 36
Babcock, G.S. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 13
Christensen, C. Farmer and Dealer in Grain Garwin 14
Dewey & Overmire Dealers in Grain and Seeds Garwin 14
Dobson, J.H. & Co. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves and Tinware.
Repairing in all its Branches
Garwin 14
Eckart, Hans Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 17
Finch, E.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 5
Fitzgerald, J.C. Farmer and Dealer in Live Stock Garwin 14
Frahm, Peter Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing, and General Repairing Garwin 14
Freet, H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 13
Furrow, J.B. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 12
Heidlebaugh, L. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 3
Keller, J. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 3
Lawrence, E.Y. Physician and Surgeon Garwin 14
Lyle, James M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 6
Marsh, H.J. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 28
Morrow, J.A. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Queensware, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, etc Garwin 14
Peterson, John
Garwin 14
Poland, Silas Proprietor Poland House Garwin 14
Poland, S. & Son Proprietors Livery, Feed, and Sale Stable Garwin 14
Snyder, Geo. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 24
Stevens, H.J. Banker, Real Estate, and Horse Breeding Garwin 14
Strong, F.E. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 29
Winslow, Robert Physician and Surgeon Garwin 14

Carroll Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Arter, Jacob Breeder High Grade Percheron Horses.
Stock Exhibited at all times
Traer 2
Caslavka, M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 27
Fee, Geo. M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 20
Hild, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 5
Hock, Claus Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 12
Hunnicutt, I.R. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 27
Krezek, Michael Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 13
Parkhouse, Wm. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 10
Pennell, V.B. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 31
Quintard, F.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 33
Taylor, J.W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 8
Vlasak, Frank Carpenter and Builder Traer 11

Clark Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Aschenbrenner, Chris Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 14
Brown, Jas. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 5
Brandau, Conrad Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 26
Calderwood, HUGH Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 18
Crawford, M.H. Dealer in Binders, Mowers, Farm Machinery, Wagons, Buggies Dysart 13
Creps, Daniel Propreitor Star Livery Feed and Exchange Stable Dysart 13
Dysart, W.J. Justice and Notary Public, Real Estate, Loans, Conveyances and Insurance. Prompt attention given to Collections Dysart 13
Dysart Brick and Tile Co. Manufacturers and Dealers in Brick and Tile. Orders promptly filled either by the thousand or car-load lots Dysart 13
Eckhart, H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 3
Fedderson, C.P. Merchant Dysart 13
Gonnermann, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 21
Haack, Claus Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 30
Hahn, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 20
Hawks, S.G. Banker Dysart 13
Jensen, H.P. Dealer in Grain, Lumber, Live Stock Dysart 13
Keith, David Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 5
Krug, John J. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 11
Messer, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 25
Monroe, G.J. Proprietor "Monroe's Palace Livery and Horse Exchange" Dysart 13
Rice, N.C. Attorney-at-Law Dysart 13
Robb, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 8
Schrieber, Geo. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 10
Schmidt, C.J. Proprietor of the Leading Harness Shop in Town. First Class Goods at Reasonable Price Dysart 13
Stoakes, M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 8
Temple, J.G. General Blacksmith and Repair Shop. Wagon Work of all kinds done promptly. Dysart 13
Wentch, P.P. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 6
Woodruff, S.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 3

Columbia Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Bruhn, Thos H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 20
Coe, William Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 15
Cory, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 23
Cory, William Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 23
Croskrey, W.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 5
Enright, M.E. Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 35
Eshbaugh, W.F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 17
Hardon, Peter Farmer and Mechanic Tama 17
Malin, G.M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 13
Malin, W.G. Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 14
Meves, C.H. Farmer and Breeder of Clyde and Belgian Horses Tama 9
Randloph, Leander Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 11
Stoddard, W.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 16

Crystal Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Cowan, Robert Farmer and Breeder of Registered English Shire Horses. Owner of the Celebrated Imported Horses, "Castern Hero" (4947) and "Nailstone Talisman" (10010). These horses, as well as number of young things, can be seen at the Farm. Crystal 21
Daw, John Farmer and Breeder of High Grade Short-horn Cattle, and Poland China Hogs Gladbrook 7
Deidrichsen, Theo. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 19
Delfs, Hans H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 20
Delfs, Johann Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 7
Delfs, Marx Farmer and Breeder High Grade Galloway Cattle and Percheron Horses Gladbrook 30
Dodd, E. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 17
Engel, Adolph Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 18
Luethje, Chas. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 30
McEwen, Peter Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 2
McTurk, Wm. & Sons Proprietors Wolf Creek Valley Herd of Registered Galloway Cattle, young things, for sale Crystal 10
Ploen, Peter Farmer and Stock Raiser Crystal 27
Reimers, Henry Breeder Registered Holstein Fresian Cattle and Poland China Hogs. Choice Stock for sale Gladbrook 20
Thede, Margret Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 18
Whannel, Peter Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 6
Whannel, Thomas Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 7
Wylie, J.B. Farmer and Stock Raiser Crystal 28
Wylie, M.R. Farmer and Breeder of Standard and High Grade Road Horses. Young Stock for sale. Write for particulars Crystal 27

Geneseo Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Burnes, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Midland 18
Curtice, Elizabeth Farmer and Stock Raiser Evergreen 33
Guernsey, C.L. Farmer and Stock Raiser Mooreville 23
Horton, Silas H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Mooreville 2
Irvine, David Farmer and Stock Raiser Evergreen 28
McElhinney, T.R. Farmer and Stock Raiser Evergreen 15
McElhinney, Chas. Farmer and Stock Raiser Evergreen 28
Merritt, O.E. Farmer and Stock Raiser Mooreville 16
Sutherland, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 33
Taylor, David Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 27
Temple, L.E. Farmer and Stock Raiser Evergreen 16
West, S/N. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 32

Grant Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Adams, N.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 35
Baillie, David Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 36
Bothmann, John H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Reinbeck 20
Dinsdale, James A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 24
Fleming, Wm. F. Farmer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle Dinsdale 23
Fothergill, Otto Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 2
Gallowy, John Farmer and Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle Reinbeck 18
Ingamells, Charles Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 27
Kline, Wm. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 19
Lage, Johannes C. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 30
Mason, George Farmer and Stock Raiser Reinbeck 2
McCreath, James Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 34
McCracken, Alex Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 34
McIlwraith, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 23
Mohr, Jochim Farmer and Stock Raiser Reinbeck 16
Murray, James Farmer and Stock Raiser Reinbeck 16
Murray, J.W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Reinbeck 20
Mutch, James Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 14
Reid, Samuel Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 26
Schmidt, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Dinsdale 12
Scott, Elizabeth Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 36
Slessor, V.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Reinbeck 17
Slessor, James Farmer and Stock Raiser Reinbeck 8
Sloss, Allen Farmer and Stock Raiser Reinbeck 11
Watson, James Retired Farmer Reinbeck

Highland Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Anderson, Mrs. Alice A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gilman 25
Babb, Anthony L. Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 24
Curtiss, H.W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Montour 3
Fish, E.L. Farmer and Stock Raiser Potter 23
Hamiel, D.B. Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 23
Holmes, J.M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Montour 9
Kellogg, James T. Farmer and Stock Raiser Montour 9
Mattingly, J.F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Potter 3
Merritt, J.B. Farmer and Stock Raiser Montour 16
Moyer, R.N. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gilman 3
Sawyer, Eneas Farmer and Stock Raiser Gilman 32
Snyder, S.W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Potter 12
Vosburg, W.H. Proprietor, "Highland Stock Farm." Breeder Shorthorn Cattle, Poland China, and Chester White Hogs, and Plymouth Rock Poultry Gilman 19
Walling, A.C. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gilman 22
Winders, Hiram Farmer and Stock Raiser Potter 14

Howard Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Blake, E.M. Farmer and Breeder of High Grade Percheron and Clyde Horses. Stock for sale Toledo 21
Cobb, J.F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 31
Cuthbertson, A. Farmer and Builder Toledo 11
Giger, A.M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 29
Grau, John M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 1
Harmsen, Hans Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 8
Higgins, T. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 9
Kepler, T.B. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 23
LeFevre, Frank Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 36
Long, J.Z. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 36
Mericle, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 34
McCormick, S.L. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 14
Pearson, John T. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 14
Reeme, O.T. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 13
Roirke, I.S. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 4
Spear, J.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 23
Sperry, E.L. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 33
Strohm, C.P. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 11
Whalin, William Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 25

Indian Village Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Alden, W.M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Montour 31
Buchanan, J.M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Montour 31
Gandy, E. Farmer and Stock Raiser Montour 28
Harvey, J.A. Attorney-at-Law Montour 21
Houghton, L.L. Farmer and Breeder Brown Swiss Cattle Montour 3
Larson, Helge Farmer and Stock Raiser Le Grand 19
McDonald, Sarah Teacher Montour 11
Parker, Alice Teacher Montour 14
Stevens, C.J. Attorney, Real Estate, and Insurance Montour 21
Tenny, R.M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Montour 21
Thompson, Thos. Farmer and Stock Raiser Le Grand 18
Welch, D.H. Farmer and Dairyman Montour 4

Lincoln Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Alpen, Henry Prop. Alpen's Hall and Boarding House Berlin 15
Baldwin, C.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 8
Bern, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 13
Bern, Christian Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 24
Beyer, Wilhelm Farmer and Stock Raiser Fifteen Mile 8
Bick, H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 25
Bilderbeck, Jacob Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 4
Boldt, Hinrich Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 21
Brockway, H.C. Farmer and Stock Raiser Fifteen Mile 6
Buchan, D.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Fifteen Mile 18
Budolfsen, Jens Farmer and Stock Raiser Fifteen Mile 5
Buhmann, P.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 9
Carstens, Carl Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 25
Cold, C.J.C. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 14
Cold, John F.G. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 10
Goettsch, August Farmer and Stock Raiser Fifteen Mile 5
Greve, Johann Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 23
Hagen, Christ Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 24
Hansen, N.P. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 33
Hoeppner, Theo're Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 8
Johnes, Marx Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 26
Johanson, C.A. Dealer in General Merchandise. Blacksmithing and Repairing Berlin 15
Kelley, S.V.R. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 14
Kline, Walter Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 14
Klink, Paul Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 21
Ladehoff, Wilhelm Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 33
Lage, Claus Farmer and Stock Raiser Fifteen Mile 5
Lage, Jochim Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 35
Lorenz, Detlef Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 13
Lorenz, F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 22
Lorenz, C.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 11
Lundt, J.F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 23
Niemann & Dreessen Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Queensware, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Farm Machinery Berlin 15
Paustian, Ernst Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 23
Peters, Hinrich Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 14
Plett, H.B. Dealer in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Doors, Sash, and Blinds, Hard and Soft Coal Berlin 15
Rehder, Jurgen Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 21
Rehder, M.H. Farmer and Breeder of Polled Angus Cattle and Feeder Berlin 22
Schneekloth, Peter Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 35
Schodt, R. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 25
Smith, S.F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 3
Steward, A.E. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 20
Swartz, Wm. Farmer and Auctioneer Berlin 15
Tank, Hinrich Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 16
Theede, Henry Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 36
Thompson, John M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 11
Voege, Henry Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 16
Wiese, Claus Farmer and Stock Raiser Berlin 23
Wilcox, T.D. Farmer and Breeder of Registered Shorthorn Cattle and Poland China Hogs Berlin 24

Oneida Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Arp, J.F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 23
Buffington, H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 35
Byam, M.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 24
Countryman, J.J. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 35
Curtis, E.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 34
Dean, J.S. Farmer and Teacher Elberon 22
Hansen, Peter Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 8
Jessen, Hans Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 9
Mason, O.N. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 33
Mowry, W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 28
Peters, Hans J. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 18
Schlapkohl, O.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 2
Thomsen, J. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 14
Wieben, Hans J. Farmer and Stock Raiser Dysart 12
Williamson, J. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 26
Williamson, W.P. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 35

Otter Creek Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Brown, Mrs. Angeline Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 7
Budlong, O.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 6
Eby, A.J. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 6
Hurt, Frank Farmer and Stock Raiser Vining 15
Kubik, Anna Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 2
Masker, W.S. Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 35
Mitchell, M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 20
Rebik, Anton Farmer and Builder Toledo 2
Soth, Seth Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladstone 33
Vorhes, Isaac Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladstone 34
West, A.W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 7
Yarham, James Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 4

Perry Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Barbour, D. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 11
Childs, A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 28
Ehrig, Detlef Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 36
Gaston, H.F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 2
Hanus, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 34
Hartshorn, H.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 4
Law, Andrew Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 27
Logan Bros. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 24
Maxwell, Chas. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 20
McDowell, J.B. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 18
Safley, Mrs. J.G. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 28
Schnare, C.D.W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 31
Sloss, Geo. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 7
Sprole, Wm. Farmer and Dealer in Imported Percheron Horses Traer 1
Stoakes, W.M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 1
Stoltenberg, Wm. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 35
Van Vliete, F.C. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 1
Washburn, J.P. Farmer and Stock Raiser Traer 5
Wilson, James & Sons Breeders of Registered Shorthorn Cattle of the most Fashionable Families Traer 18

Richland Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Reed, Geo. Farmer and Stock Raiser Haven 21

Salt Creek Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Bostian, Wm. Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 34
Chown, O.D. Farmer and Stock Raiser Irving 1
Coulson, C.P. Physican and Surgeon Chelsea 17
Edwards, H.B. Farmer and Stock Raiser Belle Plaine 11
Hall, John F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 31
Hrabak, Jos. Lumber Dealer Chelsea 17
KaDal, Carl Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 33
Kollman, Ed. Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 7
Loff, John Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 33
Mercer, Jas. H. Dealer in Groceries, Queensware, etc. All kinds of Country Produce taken in exchange Chelsea 18
McNall, J.S. Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 19
Ormiston, J.S. Physician and Surgeon Chelsea 17
Rector, B. Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 32
Shaler, J.W. Dealer in Grain and all kinds of Agricultural Implements Chelsea 18
Smith, B.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 29
Stoddard, J.O. Dealer in Light and Heavy Hardware, Stoves, and Tinware. Also Insurance Agent Chelsea 17
Wessels, A.J. Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 33
Wilcox, D.O. Farmer, Feeder and Shipper of Cattle Belle Plaine 27
Willey, James A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Belle Plaine 15

Spring Creek Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Achenbach, W.M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 6
Aldrich, Peter Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 1
Allard, G.P. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 21
Berry, S.W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 22
Blossom, Chas. A. Banker Gladbrook 9
Brauch, Geo. Dealer in Hardware, Windmills, Paints, Sewing Machines, Musical Instruments Gladbrook 9
Brintnall, Ellwood & Co. Dealers in General Merchandise. Produce Exchange a Specialy. Gladbrook 9
Broeker, Henry Dealer in Grocceries, Provisions, Confectionery, Flour, Cigars, Tobacco, Boots, Shoes Gladbrook 9
Brown, Hugh Breeder Percheron, Clydesdale, and English Shire Horses Gladbrook 17
Brüne, Chas. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 5
Brüne, Christ. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 5
Byrnes & Moeller Dealers in Lumber, Grain, Farm Machinery, and Coal Gladbrook 9
Carlisle, L.A. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 13
Fedderson, Davenport & Co. Dealers in General Merchandise Gladbrook 9
Fink, H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 35
Frahm, Jurgen Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 36
Frahm, Hams Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 35
Gethmann, H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 23
Gethmann, J.L. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 23
Gottsch, G.A. Proprietor Gladbrook Meat Market. Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Hides Gladbrook 9
Gosch, Ralph Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 8
Gregg Bros. Dealers in Live Stock Gladbrook 9
Greve, H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 23
Gyger Bros. Dealers in Grain and Agricultural Implememnts Gladbrook 9
Hagen, Jochim Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 1
Hildebrandt, Nic Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 26
Hooper, G.H. Farmer and Breeder of Pure Bred Poland China Hogs and White Leghorn Chickens Gladbrook 19
Hull, Frank E. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 13
Johnson, G.S. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 28
Keiser, George Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 12
King Bros. Proprietors, Livery, Feed, and Sale Stable Gladbrook 9
Landt, Henry Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 36
Lueth, Hans Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 36
Luethje, Hemry Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 24
Mann, H.C. Publisher "Tama Northern" Gladbrook 9
Medberry, A.L. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 21
Merrill, H.H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 30
McIntyre, D. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 9
Pieper, H. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 34
Reese, Henry Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 11
Rest, Charles Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 20
Rohwer, Claus Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 25
Schneekloth, Henry
Gladbrook 9
Schroeder, J.F. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 10
Sharp, William Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 26
Sharp, J.B. Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 25
Sievers, Jasper Farmer and Stock Raiser Garwin 36
Spurlin, B.J. Proprietor "Central House." Special attention given to the Travelling Public. dealer in Fine Cigars, Bread, Canned Fruit, Flour, Confectionery Gladbrook 9
Tiedje, John N. Owner Registered Draft Horses Gladbrook 9
Westcott, D.G. Milling, Stock Raiser and Feeder Gladbrook 5
Wieland, L. General Blacksmithing and Repairing Gladbrook 9
Wiese, Henry Farmer and Stock Raiser Gladbrook 10

Tama Township (not including City of Tama)
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Croskrey, Wesley Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 32
Maden, Isaac Farmer and Stock Raiser Tama 34

City of Tama
NAME BUSINESS
Ahlbrecht, W.H. Grocer and Baker; also Dealer in Real estate
Appleton, R.W. Farmer and Dealer in Real Estate
Bentley, C.B. Manufacturer of Brick
Bracken, J.L. President First National Bank
Brice, J., Jr. & Son Dealers in General Merchandise
Brooks, A.L. Farmer and Dealer in Real Estate
Clinker, Thomas Proprietor Commercial Hotel. Feed Barn in connection
Corns, William Physician and Surgeon
Enright Bros. Dealers in Farm Machinery, Windmills, Pumps, Vehicles, Salt
Gütjens, Jacob Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Fish, etc. Also Shipper of Live Stock.
Guernsey, A.W. Attorney-at-Law, Justice of the Peace, and Insurance.
Hall, B.A. Farmer.
Hegerdt, John F. Farmer, Dealer in Live Stock, and Butcher.
Hilton Bros. & Co. Proprietors Tama Creamery.
Jackson, A.E. Cashier Farmers and Mechanics' Bank.
Kenyon & Day Tama Machine Works. Repairing a specialty. Also, Dealers in Farm Machinery.
Lane, H.D. & Co. Dealers in Grain, Elevators at Tama, Potter, Gladstone, Lawn Hill, and other places.
Lesser, W.R. Proprietor "Tama Free Press"
McAnulty, Hugh Contractor and Bridge Builder
McGranahan, S. Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, and Tinware.
Mills, O.H. Attorney-at-Law
Minnesota Lumber Co. Dealers in Lumber, Coal, and Builders' Supplies.
Murdough, A.C. Proprietor "Clifton House," Steam Heat. First-class Livery in connection.
Penrose, E.G. Hardware, Stoves, and Tinware.
Schrader, Fred Proprietor Livery, Feed and Sale Stable.
Smith, S. Dealer in Books, Stationery, Fruits, and Confectionery. Also, Baker and Notary Public.
Soleman, H. Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Goods, Stationery, Books, etc.
Soleman, H. Manufacturer and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Whips, Blankets, etc.
Thompson & Allen Physicians and Surgeons.
Willett, J.W. Attorney-at-Law
Wonser, C.J. Proprietor "Tama Herald."

Toledo Township (not including City of Toledo)
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Bruner, D.F. Farmer and Breeder of Aberdeen Angus Cattle Toledo 4
Ebersole, John W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 12
Ferriss, O.M. Farmer, Stock Raiser, and Breeder of Southdown Sheep Toledo 9
Huston, D. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 16
Mericle, E. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 3
Mericle, Martin Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 3
Reinig, Jacob Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 4
Spohr, Geo. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Toledo 3

Toledo City
NAME BUSINESS
Armington, A.O. County Auditor
Baker, L.E. Secretary of the Iowa Mutual Benefit Association
Baker, Chas. D. Dealer in Drugs and Chemicals, Art and Toilet Goods, Wall Paper, Paints, Oils, etc.
Bishop & Clapp Real Estate, Loans, and Insurance. Agents for School Supplies
Bradshaw, C.B.. Attorney-at-Law
Bull & Ross Dealers in General Merchandise
Bywater, W.L. County Superintendent of Schools.
Caldwell, J.R. District Judge.
Conley, H.O. Dealer and Importer of Full Blood and Draft Horses.
Connell, W.M. Real Estate.
Clark, L. Real Estate.
Davis, M.W. Dealer in Buggies, Carriages, Road Carts, Sleighs, Cutters, etc.
Drahos & Collins Attorneys-at-Law. Special attention given to Pensions and Collections.
Drury, M.S. Retired.
Edwards, G.A. Clerk of the Court.
Foster, E.C. Sheriff of Tama County
Fowler, James County Attorney
Giger & Giger Dealers in Groceries, Provisions, Queensware, Boots, Shoes, Gents, Furnishings, etc.
Harrison, R.J. Dealer in and Shipper of Live Stock.
Hutchison, G.A. County Recorder and Abstractor
Jackman, J.T. Dealer in Pianos, Organs, Musical Instruments, Sewing Machines, etc.
Johnston, W.F. Real Estate.
Kinne, L.G. State Supreme Court Judge.
King, J.R. Prop. Livery, Feed, and Sale Stable. Boarding a specialty.
Knapp, B.L. dealer in Grain, Seeds, Live Stock, Coal, and Salt.
Krezek, Joseph Prop. Billiard Hall. Tobacco, Cigars, etc.
Lamb, D.C. & Son Attorneys-at-Law and Dealers in Real Estate.
Lee, W.D. & Co. Publishers of "Toledo Chronicle."
Leusch, A.F. County Treasurer.
Lichty, G.A. Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, etc.
Louthan, W.B. Attorney-at-Law and Real Estate.
Mann, M.E. Publisher of "Tama County Democrat."
Mills, J.S. President of "The Western College."
Muckler, A.C. Farmer and stock Feeder.
Owen Bros. dealers in Dry Goods, Notions, etc.
Posteoska, H. Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Game, Fish, Hides, Live stock, etc.
Rebok Bros. & Co. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves and Tinware. Repairing and Plumbing.
Reichman, Rudolph Retired.
Sime, A.L. Prop. "Globe Clothing House." Hats, Cpas, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Valises. Measurements for Custom-made Clothing a specialty.
Smith, A.G. Abstracts Real Estate and Insurance.
Smith, E.R. Physician and Surgeon.
Smith, Ida L. Dealer in Books, Stationery, School Supplies, Pictures, etc.
Souster, W.W. Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon.
Stivers, Wm. H. Attorney-at-Law
Struble & Stiger Attorneys-at-Law, Real Estate, and Loans.
Thayer, J.H. Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing and General Repairing
Thompson & Smith Dealer in Lumber, Hard and Soft Coal, Builders' Supplies, Paints, Oils, and Combination Fence.
Toledo Savings Bank Does a General Banking Business.
Toledo City Bank Does a General Banking Business.
Ullom Bros. Props. Livery, Feed, and Sale Stable. Best rigs in the city.
Walters, W.C. Farmer and Dealer in Real Estate.
Wheaton, A.J. Farmer and Dealer in Real Estate.
Wieting, N.C. Prop. Toledo Hotel.

Town of Traer
NAME BUSINESS
Baker, D.E. Handles the largest and best selected stock of Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Cement, Lime, Stone, Hard and Soft Coal, Wood, etc., in Tama Co. Yards, Traer and Dinsdale.
Best, T.H. Dealer in Groceries, Crockery, Tycoon Tea, and Curtis & Bro.'s Canned Goods.
Bowen, W.H. State Agent Braumuller's Pianos, etc.
Canfield, N.H. Dealer in General Merchandise.
Cody, Lyman Farmer.
Cohrt, J. Dealer in Ready-made Clothing, Gents' Furnishings, etc.
Eccles, J.L. Farmer (Retired).
Endicott, S.W. Attorney-at-Law
Foote, Lewis L. Dentist.
Greene, J.V.B. Farmer (Retired).
Grimm, W.H. Dealer in Drugs, Books, Stationery, Paints, Oils, Wall Paper, etc.
Hyde, Wm. Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Hardware, and Manufacturer of Merriam Harrows.
Jaqua, G. Farmer (Retired).
Ladd & Ladd Physicians and Surgeons
Moore, R.H. Cashier of Banking House of Brooks & Moore.
Moore, Z.T. Importer and Breeder of Clydsdale, English Draft, Percheron, Norman, and Standard-bred Horses.
Nauerth, J.H. Physician, Surgeon, and Druggist.
Nicoll, Alex. Farmer (Retired).
Parsons, R.M. Physician and Surgeon.
Sanborn, O.T. Proprietor Livery, Feed, and Sale Stable.
Seelye, W.C. Farmer (Retired).
Segner, J.H. Proprietor Livery, Feed, and Sale Stable.
Shey, Geo. Proprietor City Bakery and Restaurant
Smith, S.P. Dealer in General Merchandise.
Taylor, E.E. Editor and Proprietor "Star-Clipper."
Thomas, B.F. & Sons Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Implements, Buggies, Wagons, Oils, etc.
Walters, B.F. Practical Blacksmith. Repairing done promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed.

York Township
NAME BUSINESS POST-OFFICE SECTION
Beck, Jacob Farmer and Stock Raiser of Benton County Irving
Benesh, Frank Dealer in Hardware, Farm Machinery, etc. Vining 20
Blazek, Joseph Dealer in General Merchandise Elberon 13
Bosworth, L.M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 4
Brown, G.R. Dealer in General Merchandise and Prop. Elberon House Elberon 13
Bruner & Stransky Props. of The Hawkeye Water Mills. Dealers in Flour, Grain, Live Stock, Feed of all kinds Elberon 23
Collins, M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 2
Countryman & Peck Props. Livery, Feed, and Sale Stable. Elberon 13
Davies, A.W. Farmer and Stock Raiser Waltham 3
Dudek, Anton Farmer and Stock Raiser Vining 21
Dvorak, M. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 11
Glover, Joseph Dealer in Drugs, Toilet Goods, and Wall Paper Elberon 13
Hagerman, J.G. Physician and Surgeon Elberon 13
Hurt, Vencl Farmer and Stock Raiser Vining 7
Josifek, Joseph Manufacture and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Whips, Blankets, etc. Elberon 13
Kesl, Martin Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 11
Kesl, Michael Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, etc. Wholesale Dealer in Butter, Eggs, and Poultry Elberon 13
Khile, Anthony Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 12
Kokesh, Frank Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, etc.; also, Postmaster Waltham 3
Kutchanek, Anton Farmer and Stock Raiser Vining 21
Mundel, Charles Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 11
Mundel, Wm. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 13
Nissen, Henry Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing, and General Repairing Elberon 13
Novak, Frank Dealer in Furniture. Undertaking and Repairing Elberon 13
O'Connor, J.B. Prop. Waltham Creamery. Fancy Butter a specialty Waltham 3
Rogers, Amos Dealer in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds, etc.; also, Hard and Soft Coal Elberon 13
Shafer, J.C. Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 10
Skarda, Albert Farmer and Stock Raiser Chelsea 33
Skrable, John Banker. Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Pump, Wagons, and Salt Elberon 13
Struve, Christina Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 1
Ulch, Vencel Farmer and Stock Raiser Elberon 14
Ulch, Martin Dealer in Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries, etc. Elberon 13

Buckingham Township 24 Oneida Township 16
Carlton Township 24 Otter Creek Township 12
Carroll Township 12 Perry Township (not including Traer) 19
Clark Township 27 Richland Township 1
Columbia Township 13 Salt Creek Township 19
Crystal Township 18 Spring Creek Township 52
Geneseo Township 12 Tama Township (not including Tama City) 2
Grant Township 25 City of Tama 31
Highland Township 15 Toledo Township (not including Toledo City) 8
Howard Township 19 Toledo City 53
Indian Village Township 12 Town of Traer 27
Lincoln Township 49 York Township 32


Total 522

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I have tried to transcribe everything accurately. Please let me know if you find ny errors, even small ones. If you want to see the original, go to Plat Book of Tama County Iowa, pub. North West Publishing Co. 1892.


Data transcribed by William Haloupek on 18 Jul 2013. Page last updated 16 Nov 2019 by the Tama County Coordinator.

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