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Macon County, Illinois
History & Genealogy

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ARRANGED ACCORDING TO THEIR VARIOUS BUSINESS PURSUITS

Source:
History of Decatur, Illinois
its
Resources, Advantages for Business
and Attractions as a Home,
with a
Brief Sketch of its Manufactories, Prominent Business and
Professional Men.  Also, A Complete Classified
Business Directory.
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Compiled and Published by
Wiggins & Co., Cleveland, Ohio
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Decatur, Illinois:
1871
 

Pgs. 44 - 51

Abstract Makers.

WARREN & DURFEE, Central Block

Agents, Insurance.

CRAWFORD & GRISWOLD, cor. Water and East Main.
KINNEY & WEUNSCH, Opera House Block
TIBBETS, SAMUEL, 14 south side New Square
WARREN & DURFEE, Central Block.
WOOD & MONTGOMERY, 8 Powers' Block

Agents, Real Estate.

KINNEY & WUENSCH, Smith's Opera House Block

Artists.

Moeller, Rudolph, 24 Main St., up Stairs.
LAPHAM, A. MILT, Opera House Block

Attorneys at Law

BUCKINGHAM, I. A., 688 New Square up stairs.
BUNN & BUNN, 13 E. Main
CREA & EWING, Powers' Block, East Main
EDEN & ODOR, N. Water
Emerson, Albert, 12 E. Main
GREER, SAMUEL F., Court House
IRWIN, JAMES M., 18 Merhant St.
JOHNS, W. C., 24 E. Main
Jones, Paul F., 5 Powers' Block
Lake, J. C., cor. State and New Square.
LEE, THOMAS, over J. Millikin & Co's Bank.
McComas, Charles C., over Smiths, Hammer & Co.'s Bank
Murphy, F. S., 24 E. Main
NELSON, ROBY & PEDDECORD, 4 New Square, up stairs
PARK, EDWIN, over J. Millikin & Co.'s Bank
Parmelee, Harlan P., cor. N. State and New Square
POST & BUCKINGHAM, 23 N. Water Street
Smith & Sterrett, 22 N. Water

Auction & Commission Merchants

Thompson & Co., 1 w. s. Old Square

Agricultural Implements, etc.

AIKEN, C. W., prairie, new square
CHAMBERS & DURFEE, 16 Main st.
HAWORTH & SONS, n. w. cor. Cerro Gordo and Morgan sts.
MURRAY & PARK, 21 Main st.

Bakers and Confectioners.

Bailey, A., 19 Main st.
Miller, C., No. 8 Water st.

Bankers.

MILLIKIN, J.  & Co., No. 11 Main st.
Peddecord & Burrows, 4 New Square
Smiths, Hammer & Co., cor. N. Water and New Square

Barbers.

Ansback, Gus., 16 New Square
Fell, Louis, 8 Merchant st.
Jacobs, Chas., under Priest Hotel
Stewart & Rogan, S. E. Main
Young & Norman 6 N. Water

Billard Saloons

CAIN & ANDREWS, St. Nicholas Hotel.
MILLS, E. H., 7 n. w cor. Old Square
PRIEST'S HOTEL, Priest's block

Bill Poster.

Kit Karson & Kramer, W. Main near church.
GAHMAN & WICKS, cor. N. Water and Cerro Gordo sts.
Hamsher & Son, 24 Mason St.
Thomas Hughes, cor. Prairie and Broadway
Nichols & Foose, 43 E. Main.

Bottler of Ale and Beer.

KUNZ, FRED, cor. Main and Jackson

Boots and Shoes.

Adams, E. G. 16 Merchant sts.
Busher, W. F. & Co, 15 Main st.
Eger, L., 17 Main st.
Hamsbuger, G., & Co., Fenton's block, N. Water st.
Powers, Ferris & Co., 18 E. Main
Rugg & Moore 10 Main st.
Geo. Snelser, 38 E. Main st.
SMELSLEY & Co., 36 Main st.
WESSELLS, GEO. F., 15 N. Water st.

Books and Stationery.

Allin & Hostkler, 9 E. Main st.
BRAMBLE, O. & BRO., postoffice building
WILSON, W. E., n w cor. E. Main and Water sts.

Brewery.

Harpstrite & Schladerman, s e city limits
Weber, Nicholas, on I. C. r. R., S.

Brick Yards.

Howenstein, John, n of city limits
Myers & Brant, S. Broadway cor. Malone st.
Whitmer, H. W., res. S. Broadway.

Butchers.

BLENZ & DANZEISER, 3 Old Square.
Dresbach, A. J., E. Elderado, n. Front
IMBODEN, J. & Co, cor. S. Main and Wood sts.
Weitsel & Adams, cor. Cerro Gordo and Broadway.

Carpenters.

Lehman, John A., 87 N. Water
Lyon, G. S., n. Elderado and Pine sts.
Martin & Williams, Jefferson between Church and Union Sts.
Mills & Harry, 69 N. Water
Shockley, D. C., s e cor. N. Water and Cerro Gordo sts.

Carriage Makers.

GAHMAN & WICKS, cor. N. Water and Cerro Gordo sts.
Taylor & Bradley, W. Main near Church sts.'

Carpets, Etc.

Abel & Locke, 34 E. Main st.
QUINLAN, W. J., & BRO, 24 E. Main

Cigars and Tobacco

KEPLER, A., s e cor. Old Square
Michl Joseph, & Co., 12 N. Water st.
Osmers, John, 29 N. Water st.
Young & Norman, 6 N. Water st.

Clothing

BARNEY, J. S., 27 N. Water st.
Ehrman, I. W., 22 E. Main st.
FENTON, J. L., & Co., 17 N. Water st.
RACE, J. R., & cO., 17 n. Water st.
SMALLWOOD & HUDSON, 28 E. Main st.
Stine, B., Central block, Old Square
Zekind, A. M., & Co., 32 E. Main st.

Commission Merchants.

Bills & Hardy, Old Revere House building.

Coal Dealers.

GAHMAN & WICKS, cor. Water and Cerro Gordo sts.
Western Coal Co., N. Franklin and R. R. Crossing

Confectioners.

BRAMBLE, O. & BRO., P. O. Building
Cassell, John, Prairie and N. Water sts.
HILL, A. F., 26 Merchant st.
Smith, L. J., 62 Main st.

Coopers.

Litterer, Martin D., Morgan st. and T. W., & W. R. R.
Pitcher, J. L., Mason st. e. of Old Custom Mills
Rusk & Bro., of Priest's Mill.

Crockery, China, Glassware, &c., &c.,

CLARK, J. S., & Co., 4 N. Water

Crockery and Tile Factory

Ewing, F. N., President; J. K. Warren, secretary and treasurer.  Executive committee - F. H. Ewing, L. Burrows, J. K. Warren.  Superintendent, J. W. Britman, office n. side New Square, No. 5.

Dentists.

Cochrane, A. N., Water st., w of New Squre
CORMAN, O. F., cor. Main and Merchant sts.
DAWKINS, R. C., over Smiths, Hammer & Co.'s bank
Lukens, E., over Stoner's drug store.
Shartel, g. t., cor. E. Main and Merchant sts.

Druggists.

CHENOWETH, C., 30 Merchant st.
Gardiner, J. M., 12 Main st.
HAND, J. S., & Co., 19 N. Water st.
Hildebrandt, Theo., 6 New Square
HUBBARD & SWEARINGER, cor. E. Main and N. Water sts.
Roberts & Armstrong, 8 E. Main st.
STONER, A. J., 14 south side of New Square

Dry Goods.

Brace, G. M., 13 N. Water st.
FORRESTER, JAMES, & Co., S. Merchant st.
Hays & Bruce, 25 N. Water st.
Linn & Scruggs, 2 and 4 Merchant st.
LUDDEN, S. D., & Co., 13 E. Main st.
Roach & McReynolds, cor. N. State and New Square
Ruth, A., & Co., 10 Merchant st.

Engine Builders

BURROUGHS & co., William and Morgan

Express Companies

AMERICAN, Main and Old Square.
UNITED STATES, Main and Old Square

Fire Kindler.

KING, J. B., manufacturer, 25 W. Eldorado.

Flouring Mills

CLARK, J. S., & Co., 4 N. Water
ILLINOIS CENTRAL,
Geo. Priest, cor. Water and Broadway.
McDonald, J., near R. R. crossing
Shellabarger Mills, D. S. Shellabarger & Co., N. Water and T. W. & W. R. R.
St. Clair Mills, J. M. Rainey & Co., N. T. W. & W. R. R. and Water

Foundry.

CENTRAL IRON WORKS, William & Morgan

Furnishing Goods.

KELLER, S. T., 24 Merchant

Furniture

BUTZIN, FREDERICK, 52 E. Main
Drake & Bro., 6 N. Water and R. R. crossing
LINTNER, WM. & CO., factory corner Morgan and William, salesroom S s s New Square

Gas Fitting

BUTMAN, J. W., 5 n s New Square.

Grocers.

Adderly, Geo., N. Water and R. R. crossing.
Bally, b. c., N. Broadway and Mason
Baker & Jack, cor. Main and Water
Barnett, D. M., 5 n s New Square
CLEAVELAND, M. A., 22 Merchant st.
Gill, L. M. & Co., 10 New Square
Henry, E. & Co., N. Broadway, bet. Eldorado & Cerro Gordo.
Imboden, A. H., 21 S. Main
LEFFINGWELL, L. B. C., 9 S. Main
Leiby, Jacob & Son, 14 E. Main
Luthen, Joseph, 36 Morgan
Lewis, H. b. & Bro., cor. Morgan and Cerro Gordo
LYON, H., 28 Merchant st.
McEvoy, J., opp. R. R. Depot
McRoberts, John, s. e cor. Square and 8 N. Franklin
Milligan & Skelley, 22 N. Franklin
Newell & Hammer, 11 n. Water.
Niedermeyer & Corson, 21 N. Water.
Reeme, Wm. H., 41 N. Water
Reployle & Co.., Central Block, Old Square
W. S. Roby, N. Water nr. R. R. Crossing
Smith, S. D., 2 Priest's Block
SHUPP, SAMUEL, 17 N. Main st.
STRAILY, S. M., 20 Main st.
Skelley, Frank, 30 W. Elderado st.
ULLRICH, J. & Co., 6 Merchant st.
Williams, John R., res. N. Main and Green.

Grain Dealer.

HAWORTH, M., n w cor. Cerro Gordo and Morgan

Gun Smith.

Mueller, H., 36 E. Main st.

Hall.

Marble, J. R. Race & Co., 17 N. Water.

Hardware, &c.

CLOSS & GRISWOLD, 20 Main st.
CROCKER, RUFUS & Co., 9 n. Water.
LIDDLE, R., s. e cor. New Square
MOREHOUSE & WELLS, 7 E. Main st.
Taylor, F. J., 9 N. Water st.

Hats and Caps.

FENTON, J. L. & Co., 23 N. Water st.
KEELER, S. T., 24 Merchant st.
RACE, J. R. & Co, 17 N. Water st.
SMALLWOOD & HUDSON, 28 E. Main st.
Stine, B., Central Block, Old Square
Zekind, A. M. & Co, 32 E. Main st.

Hides, Tallow, Rags, &c.

STUTSMAN, J., 2 E. Main.

Hotels.

Franklin House, Colorado and Broadway
Frederick Harris, Morgan and E. Eldorado
HOCKADAY HOUSE,  s e cor. Merchant and E. Prairie sts.
McAVOY, JOHN, Front and E. Cerro Gordo
MORONY, J. J., Front bet. E. Cerro Gordo and E. Eldorado
National Hotel, opp. R. R. Depot
Pennsylvania House, n. w. cor. Water and E. Main
Planter's House, E. Eldorado and Front
PRIEST HOTEL, n. w. cor. Old Square and N. Main.
St. Charles Hotel, E. North and Jackson
Sherman House, E. William st.
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL, s. w. cor. Main and Old Square
Union House, E. Main bet. Jackson and Franklin

House Furnishing Goods.

Liddle, R., 22 and 24 New Square

Hubs, Spokes, Felloes &c.

CLOSE & GRISWOLD, 30 E. Main

Ice and Wood

FORSMEYER, MARTIN, s. w. cor. W. Main and Church

Iron Works.

CENTRAL IRON WORKS, cor. William and Morgan

Jewelry

BIRELY & ABBOTT, 9 E. Main.
BRAMBLE, O., & BRO., P. O. building.
Lilleston, S. D., 17 E. Main.
WILSON, W. E., n. w. cor. E. Main and N. Water

Job Printers

ADDIS, W. H., Opera House block
MOSSER & HAMSHER, cor. Main and Water.
SHOAFF & MILLER, Opera House block

Justices of the Peace.

Goodman, George, 7 Powers block
HATCH, M. K., Council Rooms, cor. E. Main and Water.
Steel, Samuel, over Smiths, Hammer & Co.'s bank

Knitting Machine

LAMB KNITTING MACHINE, 10 N. Water.

Ladies' Dress Trimmings.

Maxwell, W. M., 10 N. Water.

Lamps, Oils, &c.

WALLACE, G., Central Block

Livery and Sale Stables.

CALDWELL BROS., Main, rear of St. Nicholas Hotel.
HARDY, A. W., s. e. cor. New Square and N. Franklin
Mason & Culp, 6 Main.

Linseed Oil Manufacturers.

Sawyer, W. & B., cor. E. Main and S. Broadway

Lumber Yards.

Elwood & Co., Eldorado and I. C. R. R. crossing
Foster, H. .E., 34 Mason.
Stare & Bro., cor. Franklin and Cerro Gordo
Swingley, S. K., N. and R. R. crossing

Machinists.

FULLER, C. H., Council Rooms.
WUENSCH, ALFRED, Opera House Block

Notions and Varieties.

Clark, E. M., N. Water and E. Prairie
Reeme, J. W., 32 Merchant st.

Occulists and Aurists.

BRANDOM, M. & H.,19 N. Water, up stairs

Paint Shop.

Gilbert, J. E., 26 Merchant st.

Paints, Oils, &c.

CLOSE & GRISWOLD, 30 E. Main.

Patent Solicitor

HOUSUM, C. P., 11 Power's Block.

Photographers.

Barnwell, E. A., 27 N. Water, up stairs
BUTLER, T. H., over Smiths, Hammer, & Co.'s Bank.
LAPHAM, A. MILT., 15 E. Main st.

Physicians.

Allison, B. A., Central Block
Brown & Parker, cor. Main and Water.
CHENOWETH, C., 30 Merchant
Durr, ___, cor. Franklin and N. Water
Hostetler, J. H., 10 N. Water, 2d floor.
HOSTETLER, W. B., S. E. Main, over Roberts and Armstrong's drug store.
May, F., n. e. cor. William and Franklin.
McBride, S.
, 6 New Square, up stairs
McMillin, G. W., S. E. Main
Moore & Barnes, cor. E. Main and N. Water
Randall, J. N., 12 E. Main
ROUTH, JAMES W., 22 Merchant
SIBLEY, B. F., 6 Council Building
Wilson, W. E., n. w. cor. E. Main and Water

Piano and Organs

Hargis, G. F., over Espy & Co.'s store.
Murphy, R. H., over Wilson's store.
Fish & Foster, 10 N. Water

Pictures, Frames, &c.

ESPY, D. & Co., 17 E. Main.
LAPHAM, A. MILT, Oper House Block

Pleasure Garden.

BRAMBLE'S PLEASURE GARDEN, S. E. Church st.

Produce, &c.

Holden, Charles L., 28 N. Water.

Pump Factory.

Lintner, Wm., E. William opp. Morgan.

Restaurants.

HILL, A. F., 26 Merchant
MILLS, E. H., 7 cor. Old Square

Revolution Dollar Store.

KIRKMAN & Co., 18 Merchant.

Rolling Mill.

Harris, W. H., Supt., e. of R R. Depot.

Saddles, Harness &c.

Hamsher, D., Central Block
HAMSHER, JOHN, 18 S. side New Square
Starr, J. G., & Son., 8 W. side Old Square

Saloons

Phillip Honecker, res. 92 S. Broadway
CAIN & ANDREWS, St. Nicholas Hotel
Concordia Saloon, 8 Main nr. Wood
CRYSTAL PALCE, 4 E. Main.
DALEY, JAMES, Front and E. Cerro Gordo
Duggan, Michael, Front nr. Eldorado
Exchange, 6 E. Main
Farner, Louis, S. N. Franklin
HACKETT & BARR, Opera House Block
Hubbard & Bro., P. O. Building
Carroll, Michael, n. e. cor. Eldorado and Broadway.
Prairie, bet. Merchant and N. Water
Reid, Wm., Front, nr. Cerro Gordo
Wiefel, Charles, cor. 8 Water and E. Main.

Sash and Blind Factories.

Elwood, D., & Co., Elderado and I. C. R. R.
Stare & Bro., cor. Cerro Gordo and Franklin

Sewing Machines

Grover & Baker, Miss A. Miller
SINGER,
10 N. Water
Espy, D., & Co., Agts., 17 E. Main
Wheeler & Wilson, Abel & Locke, Water and Main.

Shoemakers

McClure, Festus, w. side N. Water bet. Cerro Gordo and Mason.
Winholtz, Wm., 33 Morgan

Skating Rink

BRAMBLE's, S. E. Church

Soda Manufacturer

KUNZ, FRED, cor. E. Main and Jackson

Stoves, Tinware, &c.

Carter, C. A., W. side Old Square NR. W. Main
CLOSE & GRISWOLD, 30 E. Main.
CROCKER, RUFUS C., 9 N. Water
MOREHOUSE & WELLS, 7 E. Main.

Merchant Tailors

BARNEY, J. S., 27 N. Water
Bachman, Geo., E. Main nr Franklin
RACE, J. R. & Co, 17 N. Water
SMALLWOOD & HUDSON, 28 E. Main.

Telegraph Companies

GREAT WESTERN, 15 E. Main.
Western Union, 34 E. Main, up stairs

Toys, Notions, and Fancy Goods.

ESPY, D., & Co., 17 E. Main.

Trimmings, Paper Patterns, &c.

Maxwell, Wm. M., 10 N. Water

Trunks, Valises, &c.

FENTON, J. L., & Co., 23 N. Water

Undertakers.

AUNGST, DANIEL, 6 s. side Old Square
BUTZIN, FRED, 52 E. Main.
Bivler, M. Y., n e. cor. Old Square
Scudder, W. W., 6 Old Square

Vegetables, Fruits, Meats, Game &c.

BLOCK, S., 3 Opera House Block.

Vinegar Factory.

Smick, E. A., S. Main.

Wagon Makers.

Athen, Joseph, W. Main nr. Church
Cramer & McClelland, 37 E. Main
GAHMAN & WICKS, cor. N. Water and Cerro Gordo.
HAMSHER & SON, 24 Mason.
HEBENSTREIT, A., Jackson

Wall Paper

Abel & Locke, 34 e. Main.
ESPY, D., & CO.,  17 E. Main.

Wines, Liquors, &c.

BRENNEMAN, D. W., 20 and 22 s. side
CASSELL, BERRY H., 26 E. Main
Dodson, Benj. F., 14 Merchant
HACKETT & BARR, Opera House Block
RICHARDS, B. B., 11 Main.

Woolen Goods.

BOYD, HASKELL & CO., cor. Mason and Broadway.

Woolen Mill.

DECATUR WOOLEN MILL, cor. Mason and Broadway.

 

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