From the Saline Valley Register, Jan. 10, 1877
[Transcriber's note: This is a probably the earliest rundown available of Lincoln Center businesses; the town was not even five years old at the time.]
Lincoln Center, the county seat of Lincoln County, Kan., and the only town in the county, is located on the Saline River, about 140 miles due west of Topeka, and 25 miles nearly due north of Ellsworth, on the Kansas Pacific railroad. The country roundabout is one of the richest farming and stock growing regions to be found in the States. Our town in a little upwards of four years old, and contains about 300 inhabitants, of as good and intelligent a class of citizens as can be found anywhere. Our growth has not been as rapid as some places in the western country, but it has been steady and substantial. The county, in this respect, is far ahead of the town, which all will admit, shows a good healthy condition for the future. The population of the county at this time, we believe, is fully 4,000. The chief pursuit of the farming community is the raising of wheat, cattle and sheep. More good timber and better water is found here than in any other county in the central part of the state. The most pleasing and beautiful panoramic view ever presented to mortal eyes, and unequalled east of the Sierra Nevadas, can be seen at any season of the year, by anyone who will take the pains to ascend to the cupola of the court house, where you can "view the landscape o'er" and meditate at your leisure on the beauties of nature, presented to your admiring gaze -- the fine belts of timber, with the happy little brooklets traversing the rolling prairies, irrigating in their course hundreds of beautiful farms, with their comfortable homes, growing orchards and forest groves. Without saying more of our location, we will proceed to notice briefly some of our
BuildingsWe have, on the public square, situated on a high piece of ground, the finest and best constructed court house in central or western Kansas. It is 40x44 feet, two 12-foot stories high, built of the finest quality of white magnesium limestone, uniformly cut and pointed in the best manner. It is well finished on the interior, and the different offices nicely and comfortably fitted up with all necessary furniture.
Our school house, 32x44, two tall stories in height, is built of the same substantial material as the courthouse, well finished on the inside, supplied with patent seats, maps apparatus, etc. A clear sounding bell in the observatory warns the pupils of school time. About 100 scholars are now in attendance. Prof. J.D. Miller is the Principal, with Miss Hattie Davis as Assistant.
The new Presbyterian church, which is now up to the height of nearly one story, and which will probably be finished during the coming summer, is of dressed stone (rustic in style and variegated in color). Its size, we believe, is 30x50.
A number of the business houses and residences are also built of this fine white stone, which abounds here in unlimited quantities. Next in order, we will notice a few of the business houses, commencing with
Dry GoodsD.E. Coolbaugh, dealer in dry goods, clothing, groceries, boots and shoes, hats, caps, queensware, notions, etc., is the oldest businessman in the place, having been here upwards of four years. He carries a heavy stock of everything suitable to this market. His stock of goods will compare favorably with Topeka or Kansas City. He is a man of strict integrity and enjoys the confidence of all parties. His superiors as a businessman are few. Mr. C. is assisted in his business by Mr. J.B. Travis, as correct and reliable a gentleman as we have among [us]. Mr. T. sold the first dime's worth of goods ever sold on the town site.
Ober Bond & Wilson, proprietors of the mammoth "Stone Palace" dry goods emporium, at Salina, have a large branch house here, under the immediate control of Mr. H.C. Angel, an old eastern tradesman, and a gentleman who cannot be walked around by any man, when you come right down to business. He is a gentleman who stands high in the estimation of all, liberal in his views and dealings, he cannot be otherwise than popular. Mr. A. is assisted by Mr. D.B. Day and Allen Elgin, both good salesmen and good boys. Everybody likes "Dan" and "Al." This house carries a large stock of dry goods, groceries, clothing, hardware, queensware, etc., and is doing a large business.
Mr. Elias Rees, at his mill, a few rods south of town, keeps on hand at all times a heavy stock of dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, groceries and provisions. Mr. R. is an old pioneer of the county, and is well known to every inhabitant as a good businessman, reliable and trustworthy and the friend of the needy. He has a healthy trade, principally from the farmers. W.S. Rees, his son, is principal salesman and manager of this branch of his father's large business.
DrugsR.F. Bryant, proprietor of the "Old Reliable Drug House," keeps a well selected stock of drugs, medicines, paints, oils, glass, stationery, and in fact everything usually found in a first class house. The Dr. is a practicing physician, a good citizen, and we are glad to say is making money, not only out of his business, but by the improvement of his fine farm, one mile north of town, where he resides.
C.B. Cheney has also, within the past three weeks, opened up in his neat, new building, a complete stock of drugs, tobaccos and fancy goods of every description. He has things in good shape, and keeps one of the neatest retail drug stores in the country. Charlie is a young man of good qualities and fine business abilities.
GroceriesMr. G.W. Brooking, lately of Salina, who has just purchased of A.C. Jackson his large stock of groceries and provisions, handles a large amount of goods in his line. He deals exclusively in groceries, flour, tobaccos, fruits and confectionary, keeps a neat store and is having a good trade. Mr. Jackson is assisting him temporarily. M.B. is a liberal gentleman and deserves the large patronage he receives.
In the two-story stone building nearly opposite Mr. Brooking will be found Mr. C.W. Perkins, who also keeps a complete stock of groceries, tobaccos, fruits, confectionary, etc., in addition a full stock of boots and shoes, hats, caps and notions. He makes a specialty of green fruits, is doing a good business and is justly entitled to it.
HardwareH. Holcomb is the only exclusive hardware dealer in town. Everything, from a three-penny nail to a Marsh Harvester, can be found in his store. In its season he makes farm machinery a special business, selling at Kansas City prices, freight added. He done a thriving business in this line last season and proposes to increase it during the coming one. In addition to his hardware, he also handles woodenware, tin ware, furniture and wagon maker's material. We are glad to know that he is prospering for he is one of our best citizens.
PhotographsN.B. Rees has fitted up in good style a photographic gallery, where all work coming under this head is done in the highest style of the art. In addition to this he is a practical watchmaker and jeweler, frames and pictures in any desired style, and keeps a full line of toys and showcase goods. In fact he is one of those kind of men that can do anything you wish done.
HotelsThe Pioneer House, presided over by that genial landlord, A.S. Robinson, is the oldest hotel in the county, and is known far and near as comfortably home for the weary traveler.
The Farley House, H.L. Farley proprietor, is also a favorite house, where the comforts of a home are enjoyed, the tables well supplied and the sleeping apartments desirable.
BlacksmithingHiram Williams, one of the best workmen that ever "struck the country," is doing a lively business -- the song of his anvil being heard early and late.
John Klepper, who opened the first shop in the place, is also a first-class workman, and is always on hand to do everything and anything in the blacksmithing line.
Cabinet and Wagon MakersMessrs. D.H. Malone and Ira W. Russell, manufacture all kinds of furniture, wagons, carriages, and so on. They have a turning lathe and all conveniences for successful and speedy work. These gentlemen are also contractors and builders, and do all manner of work coming under the head of carpentering. Coffins made to order and general repairing done.
J.L. Carpenter also manufactures everything in the line of furniture, showcases, etc. He is a carriage builder by trade and a first-class mechanic, having served his apprenticeship in one of the large cities of the east, where fine work is demanded.
Harness and SaddlesC.L. Pierce, at his busy shop on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Main Streets, is well supplied at all times with all manner of goods in his line. Two hands are kept constantly busy putting up new work. Charlie understands his business and is thriving.
ShoemakingD.F. Sehrman, a perfect master of his trade, manufactures all kinds of work from the finest city finish to the coarsest stoga. He is crowded with work at all times and is making money.
C.L. Pierce, in connection with his harness shop, keeps a good workman busy at all times on boots and shoes. He does all kinds of new work and also repairing.
Livery StableThere is but one livery stable in the place, but it is a good one, A.S. Robinson, proprietor. The building is large and commodious, with good stockyards. About a dozen head of horses with an ample number of carriages and buggies are always in readiness for duty.
Flouring and Saw MillElias Rees is proprietor of the popular and well-known Abraham Mills, on the river south of town, where as good an article of flour is made as at any mill in the state. His miller, W.M. Chidester, is an experienced and competent man. A saw mill is also attached.
Tombstones and MonumentsM. Robertson, without a doubt, one of the best workmen in stone to be found east or west, and a natural sculptor, manufactures all kinds of monuments and tombstones of the beautiful white or blue stone found so plentifully near this place, and which is susceptible of a polish equal to the finest Italian marble. Mr. R. is also an architect and builder.
Meat MarketJ.T. Barnhart, partially fulfilling the scripture, "feeds the hungry" with the choicest of meats -- buffalo, antelope, beef, pork, mutton, etc. -- sweet, tender and juicy. He contemplates putting up an ice house for his summer's trade.
MillineryMrs. Annie Hughes, in this branch of business is doing well and receiving all the work she can do. She carries a full stock of goods usually sold in the country markets.
AttorneysThe following is a list of the attorneys and real estate dealers of the place: W.S. Wait, Ira C. Buzick, S.O. Hinds, and H. Vernon. We have not the space to make personal mention of each, and can only say that they are all gentlemen of ability and enjoy the confidence and respect of their friends. Col. W.W. Brown, who has lately moved on to his farm, in the northwestern part of the county, continues to practice law here, although his post office address is Cedron, this county.
PhysiciansThere are three physicians here: R.F. Bryant, Henry Vernon and J.D. Gilpin, all graduates of first-class colleges, but the field here for active operations is somewhat limited, owing to the extreme healthfulness of the country.
Insurance AgentsCapt. D.W. Henderson and M.C. Springer each represent the leading companies of the country and take risks in the same.
NewspapersThe Saline Valley Register is the only paper published in the county. It was established in June 1875 by its present publisher. Republican in politics, opposed to the grasshoppers and in favor of Tom Osborn for U.S. Senator. Two dollars secures it for one year.
Our Cornet BandThis sketch would be incomplete without a brief mention of this enterprising association -- one of the best in the State, and which numbers among its members, some of our best citizens. The boys have 10 instruments, varying in price from 35 to 100 dollars each, and are masters of anything set to music. They attend calls from a distance at reasonable figures. C.L. Pierce is their leader.
MiscellaneousThere is not a vacant house in the place, and they are in demand. Parties with capital to invest could do not better than to come here and put up buildings, both business houses and residences. Any number could be rented at good figures. We have men of means among ourselves, but they prefer to use their surplus in their different branches of business, beside, they have their hands full of other matters, and have neither the time nor inclination to traffic in real estate.
The Masons and Odd Fellows each have flourishing lodges here. We have a daily mail to Salina and a tri-weekly to Ellsworth. Our prospects for a railroad are flattering, the initiatory steps, looking to an early commencement of operations, having already been taken. The future outlook for our town is cheery and hopeful, and to those who are on the lookout for a peaceable, quiet, orderly town, in which to settle, where there are no saloons and rowdyism, but where good schools and churches abound; where the atmosphere is pure and healthy; where morality and intelligence are the characteristics of its people, and to those desiring to engage in legitimate business, where they may grow up with an industrious and enterprising community, we offer you, with open hands of welcome, superior inducements, and invite you to come and be our neighbors.
Lincoln County Bank
Owned by J.P. Cummins & Co. of Minneapolis, with his brother-in-law Geo. M. Lutes, Cashier and general manager, is doing a large business, and as long as it is run by him it is in safe hands.
Are doing a good business in the line of manufacturing buggies, wagons, breaking plows and harrows, and blacksmithing. They are No. 1 workmen, and employ none by the best. They are doing a large business, and are good citizens, bound to success.
Another member of our new city council is doing business on the south side of Lincoln Ave. opposite the Adams House, keeps a general stock of groceries and hardware. Mrs. Hathaway is also doing a fine business in millinery, keeps a fine stock of goods, and is building up a large business, and is deserving of success.
Blacksmith, is also one of the old reliable mechanics, and is well known as a first-class blacksmith. The sound of his hammer has been heard every day for five years, from early morn till late at night. It is such citizens are Mr. Williams, that have built up our country, and made it what it is.
Occupying rooms in the Chicago Store are doing a fine business in dress-making and millinery. Miss Torrey superintends the dress-making and Mrs. Stewart the millinery department. They are in receipt of new goods in all the latest and most approved styles. They evidently understand their business, are deserving a good patronage and are bound to have it.
The livery stable of George Green has become a necessity and a fixture. It has grown to great proportions. It is stocked with the best of teams and carriages, and does a large business in feeding, buying and selling. No. 1 rigs can always be had on short notice, and reasonable terms. It would be a credit to any town in Kansas, and is deserving the success it has attained. East of Quimby H's.
This firm is composed of two just such young men as are the hope of any county. Honest, energetic and plucky they are bound to succeed let come what may. They don't wait for something to turn up but go to work and turn it up themselves. They keep a large stock of stoves, tinware and cutlery, and are doing a thriving business. They manufacture their own tinware and can sell as cheap as any house in Kansas.
Meat market second door east of Lincoln Co. Bank. They keep constantly on hand a full supply of fresh meat and can deal it out in any shape required, at a first-class butcher shop. They are decidedly popular and have a good business.
Dealers in agricultural implements, are, judging by the large amount of machinery farmers are constantly taking away from their house, doing a large business. They have been engaged in this business but a few weeks, still they are doing a business that would do credit to a house of as many years standing. They are strictly reliable and are bound to have the confidence of the people. Mr. Chessher is also a member of our new city council. In Swinburn block, east of Adams House.
In our walk around town, we called at the oldest dry goods and grocery store in Lincoln ' owned and managed by D.E. Coolbaugh, who came to this town in May, 1872, and purchased the store of J.H. Wisner, then kept in what is now the front end of the hardware store of H. Holcomb. The next spring he built and removed to the store he now occupies on the S.W. corner of Lincoln Ave. and 4th street. By fair dealing he has built up a large and prosperous business. He is a No. 1 citizen, doing much to build up the town and always leading in donations to all public benefits or charitable objects. He always keeps a large stock of dry goods and groceries, and those of the best quality.
These enterprising young men came to our city in August last. They have been here but a short time, but by fair dealing, pluck and energy, they have built up a large and rapidly increasing trade. Charles Turner was engaged for five years in the business with his brother, in Leesburg, Fla. Eugene was for several years connected with the large house of O.R. Keith & Co., of Chicago. They were brought up in New York, and having followed the business at the great Buenos centers of N.Y. and Chicago, for years, their advantages in being enabled to make advantageous purchases should not be overlooked. Eugene is an honorable member of the city council, and they are both tip top good fellows, if they are Democrats.
The dry good store of Ober, Hageman and Whittridge, on the north side of Lincoln Ave., between 4th and 5th streets, is also one of the old pioneers of the town. The business of this house is managed by H.C. Angel, who has built it up till it is second to none in the city. His faithfulness to his employers, is of itself a guarantee that he is an honorable man to deal with. The firm buys in large quantities and by so doing buys cheap and is able to sell cheap.
On Lincoln Ave., first door west of post office, keeps a general stock of dry goods and groceries. Although out of business for a short time, owing to the destruction of his stock of goods by lightning and fire a few months ago, he is on his feet again with an entirely new stock, and his old customers are only anxious to patronize him. There perhaps is no store in this, or adjoining towns that contains a better line of goods than Mr. Jackson. "Quick sales and small profits" is his motto. He is deserving, and will attain success.
Dealers in lumber, lath, shingles, doors, sash, blinds, lime, hair, cement etc., although less than one month in business, are having a large trade and are in every respect worthy of it. They are young men of enterprise and perseverance and if this coupled with fair dealing and attention to business will bring success, then success is theirs. They have a large stock, are building a capacious warehouse and shed and are well prepared to have lumber in good condition when needed. Their yard is situated on south side of Lincoln Ave., opposite Court House square. This is an enterprise that has long been needed in our city and we hope it will be well patronized.
On the south side of Lincoln Ave. opposite the Bank, in his large and commodious ware rooms, keeps a general stock of all goods usually kept in a first-class furniture store. He buys in large quantities, and consequently buys cheap, and this, coupled with the fact that he possesses many other advantages in buying, by reason of his extensive acquaintance in business circles, renders it possible for him to compete successfully with any house west of Kansas City. Mr. Pierce knows how to wait on customers, and he always makes his customers feel that it is a pleasure for him to show his goods. In the discharge of his duties as a public officer he is prompt, energetic and thorough. By the way, we would like to see him street commissioner about now.
A. ABBOTT, Monroe / M.N. ADAMS, Lincoln / C.W. ADAMSON, M.D., Beverly / Huston ANGLIN, Ingalls / H.P. ANDRESON, Denmark / W.A. AUSTIN, Lincoln / J.C. BALDWIN, Woody / Vol. BALL, Beverly / Wm. BAIRD, Vesper / Vol. BALL, Beverly / "The Banner" Company (E.M. PINKERTON, pres., E.S. BOWER, sec.), Lincoln / J.H. BARNUM, Lincoln / C. BERNHARDT, Lincoln / Henry BLACKHALL, Ingalls / Joe. BLOUNT, Topsey / Thos. BOYLE, Pottersburg / J.T. BROADWATER, Denmark / J.M. BRUNT, Lincoln / N.S. BRYANT, Lincoln / A.R. BUSICK, Sylvan Grove / A.N. CASSEL, Syria / A.B. CROSS, Sylvan Grove / Dan B. DAY, Lincoln / Issac DEGRAFF, Beverly / James DOBSON, Syria / Amanda M. DOOLITTLE, Lincoln / Ferdinand ERHARDT, Lincoln / John ERICKSON, Lincoln / R.A. FARRENS, Lincoln / First National Bank (J.T. SMITH, pres., F.A. HEAD, vice-pres., E.W. McJUNKIN, cashier), Lincoln / S.S. FLETCHER, Beverly / A.D. GILPIN, Lincoln / H.H. GILPIN, Lincoln / J.H. GOOD, Woody / GRAHAM Bros., Syria / O.N. GREENE, Lincoln / W.N. HACKENBERG, Lincoln / W.C. HARLEY, Lincoln / J.L. HARPER, Pinon / John HARSHBARGER, Beverly / John HEISER, Pleasant Valley / G.W. HILL, Beverly / H.L. HINCKLEY, Beverly / A. HOLLINGSWORTH, Union Valley / M.W. HURLBUT, Sylvan Grove / F.M. JACKSON, Beverly / Edward E. JOHNSON, Beverly / D.R. KERNOHAN, Beverly / Henry KERR, Shady Bend / E.S. KING, Ingalls / H. KINGSLEY, Shady Bend / Henry KISSICK, Beverly / Christ KRUSE, Lincoln / LAMBERT brothers, Wilson / David LANDES, Bererly / S.R. LAWSON, Wilson / W. H. LEAF, Pottersburg / Jas LITTLE, Monore / John M. LORD, Cedron / George M. LUTES, Lincoln / W.B. MCBRIDE, Beverly / John MEDCRAFT, Lincoln / H.H, MEER, Shady Bend / J.D. MILLER, Lincoln / W.F. MORGAN, Sylvan Grove / R.L. MORRICAL, Pottersburg / J.L. NYGAARD, Denmark / J.J. PEATE, Beverly / John PINKERTON, Lincoln / C.C. PRATT, Lincoln / L.J REES, Lincoln / A.S. ROBINSON, Lincoln / D. ROBINSON, Lincoln / Saline Valley Bank (A.N. SCHUSTER, pres., H.T. WALKER, vice-pres., A. Marshall, cashier), Lincoln / A. SHINER, Lincoln / D.C. SKINNER, Shady Bend / E.T. SKINNER, Monroe / Geo. E. SMITH, Tower Spring / James A. SMITH, Lincoln / J.M. SMITH, Pottersburg / Capt. J. T. SMITH, Lincoln / Thos. J. SNELL, Lincoln / John SPEARS, Pottersburg / H.S. STEELE, Monroe / James STEWART, Cedron / P.B. STOVER, Lincoln / Rev. George TENNY, Lincoln / J.H. TRACY, Beverly / Horace TRUMAN, Lincoln / M.H. VAN FLEET, Lincoln / Capt. H.B. VENNUM, Lincoln / WATERMAN brothers, Lincoln / J.P. WEBB, Monroe / J.W. WEBB, Monroe / N.A. WEED, Beverly / Jacob WEIDMAN, Pleasant Valley / W.T. WILDE, Beverly / J.M. WILLIAMS, Ingalls / R. WILLIAMS, Ingalls / R.S WILMARTH, Lincoln / / WILMARTH & RYAN (livery barn), Lincoln / Geo. A. WOLFKIEL, Lincoln / Thomas WRIGHT, Monroe. / M.L. ZIGLER, Ingalls
THIS IS A REEEEAL LONG ONE! The statewide directory was indexed by towns so we have listed the Lincoln County towns found in the directory followed by individuals and/or businesses.:
BARNARD...
--- A.W. HALEY, postmaster
--- Barnard Bee (William DE VINNY, publr.)
--- Barnard Lumber Co.
--- Commercial Hotel (J.J. FITZGERALD, propr.)
--- C.W. COULSON, baker
--- W.W. EVANS, general store
--- Farmers' Implement Co.
--- Farmers' State Bank (James WILD, pres.; J.A. LOUNSBURY, cashier)
--- Farmers' Union Store
--- First National Bank (F.F. BRACKLIN, pres.; C.W. BRIDENSTINE, cashier)
--- GAGE Bros., general store
--- J.G. GIBBS, meats
--- A.R. GOODWIN, dentist
--- A.M GRIFFITH, lumber
--- H.J. GRUNDMEIER, confectioner
--- A.W. HALEY, jeweler
--- H.L. HINCKLEY, physician
--- G.W. HOLLAND, drugs
--- JOHNSON Bros., general store
--- E.H. JUDD, furniture
--- LEIDIGH & HAVENS, lumber
--- J.E. MARSHALL, general store
--- W.E. MOONEY, osteopath
--- MORRISON Grain Co.
--- Mrs. C.A. PRICE, milliner
--- John D. REESE, physician
--- Wm SHIRLEY, livestock
--- SILL and VAUGHN, general store
--- G.W. SOLDERS, livery
--- A.M. TOWNSEND, physician
--- Joseph WEAR, live stock
--- E.E. WIBAG, clothing
--- E.V. WINES, confectioner.
BEVERLY...
--- John H. HORRY, postmaster
--- Clio ANDERSON, general store
--- G.M. ANDERSON, physician
--- Akansas Lumber Co, coal and lumber
--- Belle Springs Creamery Co
--- BERGMAN Bros., general store
--- Beverly State Bank (J.J. PEATE, pres; E.T. SKINNER, cashier)
--- D.E. BURDICK, livery
--- M. CHAMBERLAIN & Co., hardware
--- M.I. COX, jeweler
--- W.A. DEHNER, hardware
--- Farmers' Elevator Co, grain
--- E.V. FRITTS, hardware and furniture
--- W. HANCOCK, real estate
--- M. HINCHMAN, restaurant
--- R.H. HORRY, restaurant
--- MILLER & BLOOMHEART, garage
--- PEAVY Elevator Co, grain
--- Rod ROBBINS, hotel
--- A.F. SCHAEFER, lumber
--- C.C. SPERRY, hotel
--- Union State Bank (S.G. PAINTER, cashier).
LINCOLN CENTRE...
Wm E. MENOHER, postmaster
--- Adolph E. ACHTERBERG, farm implts.
--- Albert H. ACHTERBERG, seeds
--- ACHTERBERG & FROBANIUS, monuments
--- Mrs. H.G. ALLEN, proprtr., Windsor Hotel
--- ANDERSON, Walter H., insurance
--- Hattie ANGEL, milliner
--- Arthur ARTMAN, probate judge
--- James D. BEADLE, baker
--- BEADLE's Airdome
--- BOND & BOND (W.S. & R.S. BOND), grocers and meats
--- BOWER & RASSMUSSEN (Edwin S. BOWER and Emil RASSMUSSEN), real estate
--- BRANN & REES (Thomas F. BRANN and Howard REES), flour mill
--- John BROBERG, Jr., automobiles
--- James D. BROCKETT, manager of Chicago Lumber & Coal Co
--- Samuel H. BRUNT, real estate
--- BRYANT's Opera House (E.S. BOWER, manager)
--- City Hotel (T.M. WILSON, propr.)
--- Hannah R. COLE, graduate nurse & masseuse
--- Sarah A. COLE Sanitarium (Dr. S.A. COLE, propr.)
--- James C. Cooper, seed
--- COOPER's Ice Plant (J.C. COOPER, propr.), artificial ice
--- CRAWFORD Bros. (Robert, Thomas, Frank and Samuel), cattle ranch
--- Joseph G. CUDDY, druggist
--- Ross CURTIS, automobiles
--- E.H. DALRYMPLE, cement walks
--- N.J. DAVISON, real estate
--- James R. DELAPLAIN, optician
--- Will DODDS, furn. and undertaker
--- Harry D. DWIGHT, dentist
--- Christ ELAND, cement walks
--- Claud ELROD, live stock
--- Silas S. EVANS, confectioner
--- James D. FANCHER, pumps
--- Farmers' National Bank (E.T. SKINNER, pres; W.B. MCBRIDE, vice pres.; J.S. STOVER, cashier
--- Norman FRYE, flour
--- GARRITY Construction Co. (Thomas C. GARRITY, mngr.)
--- Boyd F. GILKISON, harness
--- Albert D. GILPIN, abstractor
--- James W. GRUBB, general store
--- Alonzo R. HALL, furniture
--- HALL Drug Co. (Henry M. and Harry D. HALL), drugs
--- Henry M. HALL, physician
--- Robert T. HAMMONS, dentist
--- Dr. HANNEMAN, physician
--- Harris E. VAUGHN, milliner
--- George HAWKINS, insurance
--- Archibald HAZEN, plumber
--- L.C. HENDRICKSON, jeweler
--- Fred W. HERMAN, grain elevator
--- Home Lumber Co.
--- Hub Clothing Store
--- Alfred HULTNER, physician
--- George HUNDERTMARK, real estate
--- John R. HUNTER, furniture
--- Joseph JACKSON, real estate
--- Kansas Christian College (Rev. George R. STONER, pres.)
--- Kansas Lumber Co.
--- Lambert KERR, physician
--- Wm W. KING, auctioneer
--- KING & BERRY (Wm KING and Charles BERRY), 2d hand goods
--- Paul A. KOHLER, harnessmaker
--- John C. KYLE, tinsmith
--- Lloyd L. LANG, restaurant
--- LEIDIGH & HAVENS Lumber Co. (W.R. Beaumont, mngr)
--- Lincoln Hotel (David SHIRK, propr)
--- Lincoln Library (Mrs. RATHBUN, librarian)
--- Lincoln Mercantile Co. (John WHALEN, mngr), general store
--- Lincoln Republican (W.E. MENOHER, publisher)
--- Lincoln Roller Mills, flour
--- Lincoln Sentinel (Wenslow CIPRA, publr.)
--- Lincoln State Bank (L.V. MINX, pres.; A.W. ELGIN, cashier)
--- Lincoln Tank and Plumbing Co.
--- Lincoln Telephone Co. (Fred W. HERMAN, propr.)
--- Lincoln Steam Laundry (Noland B. REES, Jr., propr.)
--- James LOUGHRIDGE, physician
--- Emory LOVIN, confectionary
--- L.A. LOVIN, hotel
--- George LYON, livery
--- Willard E. LYON, real estate, loans and insurance
--- Wendell W. MCCANLES, county atty.
--- David E. MCCOLLUM, publr. of Lincoln Republican
--- Bernice MCCURDY, cashier at Farmers' National Bank
--- Edwin A. MCFARLAND, lawyer
--- Mrs. MCMANUS, milliner
--- Abram MARSHALL, pres of Saline Valley Bank
--- James B. MARSHALL, real estate, loans and insurance
--- MARSHALL and LAMAR (James B. MARSHALL and Claudius E. LAMAR), real estate
--- Loraine A. MARTY, physician
--- William E. MENOHER, publisher of Lincoln Republican
--- Warren METZER, wagonmaker
--- MEREDITH & MIDDLETON (Fitzhugh MEREDITH and Wm MIDDLETON), meats
--- Augustus L. MILLER, jeweler
--- Jacob D. MILLER, lawyer
--- Wm MILLER, cream
--- Lawrence V. MINX, stock buyer
--- MINX and BOWER (Lawrence V. MINX and Edwin S. BOWER), real estate and livestock
--- J.J. MOFFITT, dentist
--- D.R. MOORE, drugs
--- Christian MUNCH & Co. (Christian MUNCH and Emil RASMUSSEN), general store
--- Swan NELSON, hardware
--- Paul Newlon, physician
--- W.T. NIMMONS, lawyer
--- John D. PECKHAM, livery
--- Henry PEPER, drayman
--- PEPPER Bros. (Ed M. and Allen A.), notions
--- PETERSON and GRAVES (Oscar PETERSON and Henry D. GRAVES), plumbers
--- M.B. PLASMYER, photographer
--- David PONTIUS, drayman
--- PORTER and Sons (Harry U. PORTER, manager), general store
--- Clarence E. PURDY, clothes cleaning
--- C. Ellsworth ROBINSON, grain elevator
--- Adolph ROENIGH, harnessmaker
--- RYAN Bros. (Fred G. and Charles F.), whole and retail dealers in horses and mules
--- Edward J. RYAN, live stock
--- George W. RYAN, dentist
--- Saline Valley Bank (Abram MARSHALL, pres.; L.J. REES, vice pres.; Joseph A. SHELLINGER, cashier)
--- SHELLABARGER Mill & Elavator Co.
--- C.F. SHIMEALL & Son (Clark F. and John J.), clothing
--- James M. SHIPLEY, photographer
--- A.L. SHIRE Co. (Albert L. SHIRE), general store
--- Henry C. SIMPSON, live stock
--- Skandia Furniture Store
--- J.J. SMITH, pumps
--- SMITH & BROWNING (J. Albert SMITH, mgr.), hardware
--- A.A. SPEAR, hardware
--- Barney F. SPENCER, optician
--- STEVENSON & MOHR (E.H. STEVENSON and Carl MOHR), clothing
--- Jesse L. STONER, jewelry
--- J.S. STOVER, cashier of Farmers' National Bank
--- C.C. STRAWN, cream
--- SWIFT & Co., cream station
--- Omer THOMAS, confectionery and restaurant
--- TIMMERMAN & CLEVELAND (L.C. TIMMERMAN and A.J. CLEVELAND), automobiles
--- TROUP and ROBINSON (Walter W. TROUP and C. Ellsworth ROBINSON), hardware
--- A.K. VANDERBILT, clothing
--- Mrs. Francis VOTRUBA, cigar maker
--- Edward WACKER, harness
--- WALTING Sisters, dressmakers
--- Petrea WANDT, restaurant
--- WATERMAN & SMITH (Edwin A. WATERMAN and Joseph J. SMITH), windmills and well contractors
--- George M. WEEKS, lawyer
--- John WHALEN, farm implements
--- WHITE Bros., livery
--- WICKER and PEACOCK, tailors
--- WINDSOR Hotel (Mrs. H.G. Allen, propr.)
--- S.C. WOLFORD, farm implements
--- W.H. YENCER, cream station
--- Boston ZINK, bakery.
MILO...
---John R. CLARK, postmaster and general store
--- MORRISON Grain Co.
SYLVAN GROVE...
--- James A. SCHILLING, postmaster (also publisher of the Sylvan Grove News)
--- J.G. ALLEN & Sons, livery
--- BEHRHORST Bros., hardware and implts.
--- J. BLYTHE, jeweler
--- I.N. BOYLE, hotel
--- W.H. BREIHAN, insurance
--- CALENE Mercantile Co., general store
--- Commercial Hotel (L.A. LOVIN, propr.)
--- Continental Creamery Co.
--- W.W. DEHLER, real estate and insurance
--- O.F. DIERKER, physician
--- Famers' Elevator Co., grain
--- Farmers' State Bank (W.B. MIDDLEKAUFF, press; F.C. LARSEN, cashier
--- B.F. FOSTER, produce and feed
--- L.A. GRIEGER, hardware and implements
--- HOFFER Bros., general store
--- H.B. HOPPER, jeweler
--- Minnie JOHNSON, milliner
--- Wm KOHLER, harness
--- F.C. LARSEN, insurance
--- S.R. LAWSON, agrl implements
--- LEIDIGH & HAVENS Lumber Co.
--- M. MERCH, hotel
--- Midland Elevator Co., grain
--- R.F. PECK, meats
--- H. PETERSEN, furniture and undertaker
--- RARRERTY Bros., general store
--- ROBINSON and LATTO, grain, coal and lumber
--- SAENGER Bros., hardware and implements
--- O.W. SHELKSOHN, physician
--- M. STOUT, restaurant and confectioner
--- Sylvan Grove Produce Co.,
--- Sylvan Grove Bank (A.R. BUZICK, pres; H.S. BUZICK, cashier)
--- G.F. THAEMERT, music
--- Stoy E. WARE, drugs
--- M.E. WUNDERLICH, grain.
VESPER...
--- E.E. JEPSEN, postmaster
--- Wm BAIRD, gardener
--- S.D. BRUMBAUGH, grain dealer
--- CROMWELL and POWERS, hardware
--- Farmers' Elevator Co.
--- Wm FLAHERTY, livery and feed
--- JEPSEN and CROMWELL, general store
--- LEIDIGH and HAVENS Lumber Co.
--- MIDDLEKAUFF and HECK, restaurant
--- M. NEWTON, physician
--- Joseph SCHNELL, general store
--- Vesper State Bank (W.B. MIDDLEKAUFF, pres.; A.F. MORGENSON, cashier).