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ANITA. Population, 1,000. An incorporated town, located on the Iowa div. C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Cass county, 14 miles n. e. of Atlantic, the judicial seat, and 68 w. of Des Moines. Has 5 churches, a graded public school, 2 banks, water works, an opera house, and 2 weekly newspapers--the Republican and the Tribune. Daily mail route between Anita and Massena, distance 14 miles, fare 75c. Telephone connection. Exp., U. S. Tel., Postal and W. U. Sherman F. Myers, P. M.
Allen A D (Methodist).
Anita Bank, J C Voorhees and C E Faulkner Proprs.
Anita Cornet Band, R C Rassmussen mngr.
Allenson Edward G, live stock.
Anita Republican, J M Briggs publr.
ANITA LAND AND LOAN CO, J B Turner Pres, W E Haynes Mngr, Farm Loans, Sales and Trades, "What Have You?"
ANITA REPUBLICAN, J M Briggs Publr
ANITA TRIBUNE, S F Myers Publr.
Bangham Louis C, apiarist.
Barnholdt John & Sons, livery.
Bell Harry L, restaurant.
Bever Charles V, physician.
Blakesley Charles M & Son (Claude M), general store.
Blanchard Byron J, fruit grower.
Blood Mrs, dressmaker.
Boatwright Homer E, R R and exp agt.
BRIGGS J M, publr Anita Republican.
Bruce & Ziegler (James E Bruce, A H F Ziegler), lawyers.
Budd Samuel L, restaurant.
Bullock A D, general store.
Campbell Howard E, physician.
Carey Edward, vetinary surgeon.
Carey John L, live stock.
Carey Wm K, real estate.
Carey & Young (John L Carey, Albert Young), meats.
Cate Edwin, general store.
Cate H H Music Co (Harry H Cate).
Citizens Savings Bank (capital $75,000, James E Bruce pres, D B Forshay cas)
Conley A G, apiarist.
Conley & Rasmussen (Ollie O Conley, Rudolph C Rasmussen), grocers.
Conway & Carey (M P Conway, W Carey), real estate.
Davis & Kiehl (Mahlon J Davis, Richard S Kiehl), drugs.
Diltz Daniel L, carpenter.
Dougherty Jonas W, paints.
Elgin Creamery Co, S W Ethelidge mn.
Farmers Supply Co, hardware.
Faulkner Miss Nellie, milliner.
Fish Walter E, dentist.
Fordyce George W, jeweler.
Fullerton Lumber Co, R D Vernon mng.
Gipple B F, mason.
Gochanour A C, livery.
Haist Adam, flour mill.
Hansen-Lage-Nieman Co (Knud Hansen, Carl Lage, L E Nieman), general store.
Hansen Ole, baker.
Haver George, mason.
HAYNES WALTER E, Attorney at Law, General Practice in All Courts, Bi-State and Federal, Specialities Hard Collections and Bankruptcy Practice, Notary and Stenographer in Office.
Heath Wm M, barber.
Hoffmeister Wm E, carpenter.
Huff Levi, meats.
Hunter Gus, blacksmith.
Hunber John S, hog breeder.
Irving John, coal.
Jones Rev L A (Evangelical Assn).
Johnson Bros (Andrew and Wm E), live stock.
Johnson J S, mason.
Johnson's Opera House.
Kaiser Joseph, livery.
Kellogg Don C, carpet weaver.
King Frank R, physician.
Larrabee Truman B, osteopath.
Lowell Charles F, propr Lowell Hotel.
McDermott C W, cattle breeder.
McKenzie J C, live stock.
Major Charles W, drugs.
Martin C L, brick mnfr.
Martin Mrs Peter, fruit grower.
Miller Godfrey, nurseryman.
Millhollin Marsh, meats.
Moore Hiram L, wagonmaker.
Myers Roy L, barber.
MYERS SHERMAN F, Publr Anita Tribune and Postmaster.
Mytinger Mrs A C, dressmaker.
Mytinger E B, music.
Niswender Wm W, mason.
Plummer Miss Eva, milliner.
Preston Bros (George W and Virgil), clothing.
Raffenberg Bros, cattle breeders.
Reynolds Joseph N, mngr Postal Telephone Co.
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Rural? Telephone Co, M Millhollin secy.
R??? Ralph E, lawyer.
S??? Bros (O R and A C), lumber.
S??? Rev W A (Congregational).
S??? Fred, justice.
Staleup? Joseph L, harnessmaker.
Stocking & Winder (Charles Stocking, ??? Winder), blacksmiths.
S???? F? A, justice.
Todhunter? A G, auctioneer.
T??? G jr, general store.
T??? J S & Son (H E), hog breeders.
T??? Ruth? R, milliner.
V???? George, painter and paperhngr Voorhees? C hardware
V???? W H poultry.
Wa??? ? A restaurant.
Wesley? Elevator? Co, J F Chinn mngr.
Wiegand? Andrew?, harnessmaker.
Wiegand? Valentine?, shoes.
W?? & ???, blacksmiths.
Worthington Frank, restaurant. [sic Worthing]
Worthington G S & Co (W S James), grocers. [sic? Worthing]
Worthing & Watkins (G S Worthington ?? Watkins), carpenters. [sic? Worthing]

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ATLANTIC. Population, 5,100. An incorporated city located on the Nishnabotna river and on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Cass county, of which it is the judicial seat. It is 60 miles n. e. of Council Bluffs, 82 w. of Des Moines and 440 w. of Chicago, Ill. This is the trade center for a prosperous agricultural district and is supplied with 12 churches, excellent educational facilities, water works, fire department, opera house, 4 banks and 4 newspapers, the Telegraph (daily and semi-weekly), the Atlantic Daily Democrat (daily), the Atlantic Messenger (weekly), and the Cass County Democrat(weekly). There are several elevators, iron works, planing mill, canning factory, machine shops, ???, etc. Ships grain, live stock, produce and canned goods. Tel., Postal and W. U. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. Wm C. Williams, postmaster.

Abbott M J, dray.
Aldrich J B, carpenter.
Alexander Fred M, stationer.
Anderson E L & Co (E L, T T and J M Anderson) publrs The Telegraph.
Anderson Laura, teacher.
Appleman P I & Co (Porter I Appleman, Delmar O Herbert), real estate.
Armstrong Charles J, billards.
Atlantic Band, C S Leach mngr.
Atlantic Bottling Works (J F Fuhlendorf).
Atlantic Canning Co, J W Cuykendall mngr.
Atlantic Cemetery Assn, J S Harlan.
Atlantic Commercial College, J S McMinlemee principal.
Atlantic Daily Democrat, Democrat Pub Co. publrs.
Atlantic Electric Light Works, John Rapp mngr.
Atlantic Feed & Flour Exchange, John Tharnish mngr.
Atlantic Gas Light Co, H C Stevenson supt.
Atlantic Green House, Charles Olson mngr.
Atlantic Hospital Assn, mngrs Atlantic Hospital.
Atlantic Hotel, George F Lang propr.
Atlantic Kennels, Nebe Bros proprs.
Atlantic Mnfg Co, S G Hunter pres, E H Nebe sec, Neck Yokes.
Atlantic Messenger, Edward H Griffin publr.
Atlantic National Bank (capital $50,000), J A McWaid Pres, L W Niles cashier.
Atlantic Opera House, C P Hubbard mngr.
Atlantic Planing Mill, Goodale-Rasmussen Mnfg Co, proprs.
Atlantic Water Works, John Rapp supt.
Bailey R H & Son (Richard H and Cecil R), grocers.
Baldwin Nellie L, teacher.
Barnes Clinton, mason.
Becker Henry L, barber.
Beech Albert G, general store.
Beckman Caspar, live stock.
Beers Charles D, wagonmaker.
Bennett Edward P, barber.
Berg Charles, live stock.
Berg Jennie L, teacher.
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Berry Samuel, auctioneer.
Bigelow James H, livery.
Block Charles, clothing.
Bojens Albert, hardware.
Boorman H M, lawyer.
Boyle Margaret, teacher.
Boyle Mary, millinery.
Bradley T M, 2d-hand goods.
Bricker B, saloon.
Brix Frank, ice.
Brown Charles D, ins.
Brown Charles L, harness.
Brown Gussie E, teacher Brown Nels, blacksmith.
Bruce James E & Son (James E and Clarence W), ins.

BRUFF JAMES B, Lawyer.
Burgner Emery, tailor.
Burnea Joseph, genl store.
Burnett Mrs Mary H, dressmkr.
Burton Charles E, painter.
Burton & Walton (Charles E Burton, Wm B Walton), proprs Iowa House.
Butler Byrd, teacher.
Butler Edward, wagonmaker.
Butler Harley, dray.
Cadwell G B & Son (George B and Dwight S), hardware.
Cadwell Helen G, music teacher.
Campbell Cassius L, physician.
Campbell J A & Son (Joseph A and Clyde T), flour mill and elevator.
Cardio Michael C, restaurant.
Carnegie Free Public Library, Pearl Evans librarian.
Cass County Abstract and Title Insurance Co, Charles A Grubb, mngr.
Cass County Democrat, Democrat Pub Co, publrs.
Cavenaugh Henry J, contractor.
Chase Charles F, mngr Democrat Pub Co.
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Ry, J H Jones agent.
Chrisman George E, feed mill.
Christensen Bros (Jacob), genl store.
Christensen Peter C, carpet weaver.
Citizens' Savings Bank (capital $50,000), J H Marshall pres, J G WHitney cashr.
Clovis C B, clk dist court.
Coate L A & J B (Lincoln A and John B), mining.
Cole Carlos M, supt of schools.
Cole & McElwain (Crowley E Cole, Harlan O McElwain), jewelers.
Collins Liston, real estate.
Commercial House, W A Gines propr.
Conerd Grace M, teacher.
Conerd Jacob A, postmaster.
Conrad Christopher C, shoes.
Coomes A K, county recorder.
Cornell Cornelius P, restaurant.
Coulter Wm G, agt U S Exp Co.
Crain Daniel S, real estate.
Crawford H M, county supervisor.
Crewdson Rev W B (Christian).
Crisman Anna B, teacher.
Cross J S, saloon.
Cunningham Bruce, barber.
Dacken & Walner (Henry G Dacken, Charles G Walner), cigar mnfrs.
Dallas Georgia, teacher.
Daley Rev Patrick (Catholic).
DAVENPORT BUSINESS COLLEGE, James C Duncan Principal. 112-116 E 2d, Davenport. (See right side lines and adv in Davenport.)
Davis John, well borer.
Deering N W & Son (Nathaniel W and Wilbur), hardware.
De Lano & Meredith (Lewis L De Lano, C. A. Meredith), lawyers.
Democrat Pub Co, Charles F Chase mngr, publrs Cass County Democrat.
Denison Samuel, cabinetmaker.
Dewey Arthur E, osteopath.
Dilger Frank P, baker.
Dinges Lulu, teacher.
Disbrow Hiram A, lawyer.
Don Carlos Nellie G, music teacher.
Don Carlos & Goff (John Don Carlos, J D Goff), real estate.
Downs Levi, general store.
Dufford Joseph, cigar mnfr.
Duncan John, live stock.
Dunn Albert L, mngr Postal Tel-Cable Co.
Durkee Augusta, teacher.
Duwe Wm B, propr Occidental Hotel.
Egan Wm C, physician.
Egbert Harry H, photographer.
Eggers Bros (John and Otto), jewelers.
Elliott W B, propr Park Hotel.
Emmert Jos M, phys.
Erb Edward, house mover.
Erickson Martina C, teacher.
Falck Fritz, bowling alley.
Farmers' Creamery Co, Peter Landmesser manager.
Finley Charles D, osteopath.
Findley David, physician.
Finley John, shoemaker.
Follett & Curtis (Wm A Follett, Guy A Curtis), lawyers.
Fox Rebecca, dressmaker.
Franks Wm N, drugs.
Franklin F H Co, Fred H Franklin mngr, drugs.
Frazier Wm, live stock.
GARDNER ALF R, Machinist, Mode Maker and General Repairing. (See page 181.).
Gardner L B, poultry breeder.
Gardner Press The, M Gardner propr, printers.
Gerhardt August H, carpenter.
Gillespie John E, real estate.
Gillett Henry C, cigar mnfr.
Gillet S J & Sons (Stephen J, Ansel A and Edwin J), dry goods.
Gittins Margaret, teacher.
Glass J E, ins and real estate.
Gilnes W A, propr Commercial House.
Goodale-Rasmussen Mnfg Co (Wm Goodale, Hans P Rasmussen), proprs Atlantic Planing Mill.
Goodspeed Alvan H, live stock and auctioneer.
Goodspeed Bert A, lawyer and county attorney.
Goss Joseph S, drugs.
Graham Wm F, physician.
Green Bay Lumber Co, B R Wasson mngr, lumber and coal.
Greenleaf John Q, painter.
Griffin Edward H, publr Atlantic Messenger.
Grubb Charles A, lawyer.
Gruenfeld Julius, dentist.
Guttenfelder Adam, carpet weaver.
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Headquarters for Canadian Lands
Always a Large List of
Cass and Adjoining Counties and City Property.
Trades of All Kinds Considered.
Taxes Paid and Rentals Collected for Non-residents.
REFERENCE: Atlantic National Bank.
Atlantic - - Iowa
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R. L. POLK CO.
PUBLISHERS . . .
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Hamm? Walter S, saloon.
Hammond E J, dray.
Harding Richard F, lawyer.
Hartshorn Clarence E, dray.
Havens Samuel N, restaurant.
Hedges Blanche, teacher.
Hedges Clarence, livery Hedges James, carpenter.
Heflin? Bert M, cigar mnfr.
Henshaw & Martin (Wm N Henshaw, Wm B Martin), notions.
Henshaw & Ringle (Wm N Henshaw, Garrett W Ringle), grain elevator and live stock.
Herbert Frank, real estate.
Hess Charles B, dentist.
Hill Rev Edwin S (Congregational).
Hitchcock Hattie A, dressmaker.
Hodgkins Russ W, restaurant.
Hoffman John, dray.
Hoffman Samuel jr, loans and ins.
HOLLAND MRS LIBBIE, Proprietor Hotel Pullman, Headquarters for COmmercial Men.
Hopley Wm, live stock.
HOTEL PULLMAN, Mrs Libbie Holland Propr, Strictly Commercial, opp Depot.
Hotel Trilby, J F Shaw propr.
Hubbard John F, C P Hubbard mngr, loans.
Hudspeth John, lawyer.
Huff Charles W, county recorder.
Hunt Charles, live stock.
Hunter S Guyan, bridge contractor.
ADVERTISEMENT
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BEN E. WOOD.       C. W. SAVERY.
WOOD & SAVERY,
(Successors to JOHN H. WOOD, Business Established 1879.)
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW.
TITLE ABSTRACTS.       REAL ESTATE LOANS.
We make a specialty of Iowa farm mortgages, and will purchase mortgages on any Real Estate in South-Western Iowa.
We have on hand and for assignment first-class Iowa farm mortgages at all times.
Rents Collected and Taxes Paid for Non-Residents.
Complete Title Abstracts furnished to any Real Estate in Cass County, Iowa.
ATLANTIC, IOWA.
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ALF. R. GARDNER,
MACHINIST and MODEL MAKER.
Experimental Machinery and Models Made. --Inventions Perfected. --Castings, Gears and Supplies fo rModel Makers. --Cash Registers. --Type Writers. --Moving Picture Machines. --Photographic Apparatus. --Automobiles. --Sewing Machines, and all kinds of light machinery, including Electrical, Repaired. --Accurate Work a Specialty. --New parts for all makes of sewing machines and bicycles. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
Atlantic, Iowa.
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Hupp Theodore Mrs, artist.
Ilgenfritz Rev E E (Methodist).
IOWA BUSINESS COLLEGE, A W Dudley Pres, Des Moines. (See page 3.)
Iowa House, Burton & Walton proprs.
Iowa Telephone Co, D T Pierson mngr.
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank (capital $62,500), James E Bruce, E S Harlan cashier.
Johnson Albert, clothing.
Johnson Mrs Bertha A, co supt of schools.
Johnson Jacob H, agrl impts.
Jones Edward F, meats.
Jones James B, ins.
Jones James H, agt C R I & P Ry.
Jones Mrs Mattie Y, milliner.
Joyce W F Co, F M Chapman mngr, lumber.
Kimrey Ulysses G, city weighmaster.
King Rowley E, real estate.
Kirk Selden H, agrl imnts.
Kjar Jens, painter.
K P Orchestra, C S Leach mngr.
Kuhl Joseph P, dry goods.
Laird Willis L, barber.
Lang George F, propr Atlantic Hotel.
Lang Jacob, real estate and auctioneer.
Langdon Mrs Mary L, milliner.
Larkin John H, saloon.
Larson Frank D, jeweler.
Leach Calvin S, barber.
Lewis Edward A, photogr.
Lewis Sarah E, teacher.
Linke Emil, shoes.
Litterest Charles, baker.
Lorenzen Rudolph, cigar mnfr.
Low Fannie, teacher.
Luke Joseph F, horseshoer.
Luse Land Co, C A Rasmussen mngr.
Lynch Emanuel T, blacksmith.
LYNCH PETER, Machinist, Lock and Gunsmith. (See adv.)
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PETER LYNCH
Lock, Gunsmith and
Bicycle Works . . . .
213 Walnut St., ATLANTIC, IOWA.
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Lynch Wm M, drayage.
Lyon Frank E, plumber.
McCall Alexander D, dentist.
McCall's Orchestra, A D McCall mngr.
McConville Wm H, general store.
McConville Wm T, saloon.
McFarland Isaac, barber.
McGregor Henry V, dentist.
McKay Hugh, carpenter.
McKeen Melvin M, 2d hand goods.
McMenamin Kittie, teacher.
McWaid Job A, mayor.
Macomber & Semones (Addison P Macomber, Wm M Semones), physicians.
Mariotti D C, confr.
Marquis E E, grocer and hardware.
Marsh George T, jeweler.
Marshall Joseph H, dry goods.
Marshall Robert, sheriff.
Martin Bessie, teacher.
Marvin Allen T, pianos.
Meins? Charles H, blacksmith.
Melcher & Melcher (Christian A and Dora), dry goods.
Merchants Assn of Atlantic Iowa, J H Marshall pres E H Nebe sec.
Meredith C Parks, farm impts and coal.
Mickel Arthur A, flour and coal.
Mickel A A Lumber Co, A A Mickel mngr.
Miller G Roscoe, dentist.
Moreland Wm, live stock.
Morris Thomas B, physician.
Mullins Ulysses S, physician.
Mumby & Larson (Edward Mumby, Charles Larson), tailors.
Murray Patrick, well borer.
Musson Bros Telephone Co, Frank R and Fred Musson proprs.
Mutual Benefit Building & Loan Assn, J B Rockafellow pres, George E Pennell sec.
Nebe Bros (Frank M and Emil H), shoes and proprs Atlantic Kennels.
Needles Johnson H, wagonmkr.
Neff & Kolb (Lewis L Neff, Charles E Kolb), clothing.
Nelson Mrs Nina, mngr Western Union Tel Co.
Nichols Bank, Wm M Nichols pres, F M Nichols cashier.
Northwestern Orchestra, Carl J Litterst mngr.
Occidental Hotel, W B Duwe, propr.
O'Connell P F Co, J F O'Connell pres, Mary E O'Connell sec, jewelers.
Olney Georg B, apiarist.
Osborne Carrie B, teacher.
Osborne Cyrus B, furniture.
Ours Isaac R, harness.
Palmer W T & Co (Wm T Palmer), drugs.
Parham Mrs G W, milliner.
Park Hotel, W B Elliott propr.
Parsons F & Co (Emily S Parsons), drugs.
Pennell George E, lawyer.
Petite Albert M, insurance.
Pettit Bros, (Edwin W and Albert A), livery.
Phelps Alvin P, painter.
Phelps Julian, lawyer.
Phelps & Temple (Wm Phelps, Mrs Anna P Temple), grocers.
Pierson David T, stationer.
Porterfield Frank W, physician.
Postal Telegraph Cable Co, Albert L Dunn mngr
Powell J C, meats.
Pressnall James S, justice.
Priebe-Simater Co, G G Jeck mngr, wholesale produce.
PULLMAN HOTEL, Mrs Libbie Holland Propr, Strictly Commercial.
Quint Melvin E, piano tuner.
Rapp, Joh, city clerk.
Rasmussen C A, mngr Luse Land Co.
RATTENBORG H S, Real Estate. (See page 179.)
Reeder Rev Charles W (Baptist).
Reynolds Benjamin F, blacksmith.
Reynolds Daniel M, lawyer.
Riggs Augusta, teacher.
Roberts Walter, live stock.
ROCKAFELLOW JOSEPH R, Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law; Practice in Federal and State Courts; Commercial Collections; Notary Public.
Rogge Julius, blacksmith.
Rone Walter, saloon.
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RUDOLPH & PINE (S H Rudolph, L H Pine), Attorneys-at-Law. Notaries Public; Probate, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law a Specialty; Practice in Foreign, State and Federal Courts; Patronage of Non-Rresident [sic Resident] Property Owners Solicited; References, Atlantic National Bank, Nichols Bank and Citizens' Savings Bank of Atlantic.
Salisbury? Clarence A, plumber.
Sandberg? & Kuhnke (Adolph Sandberg, Charles Kunhke), cigar mnfrs.
Sanford? Fannie B, teacher.
Schelm? Edward C, bakery.
Schiappacasse? James, confectioner.
Schuldt? Fred, agt Standard Oil Co.
Scott? John W, lawyer.
Seaman? Ira C, auctioneer.
S??? ?? saloon.
Shannon? Edward, real estate.
S??? W F? propr Hotel Trilby.
S??? ??? general store.
Shuter? David A, real estate.
S??? Mrs W R, dressmaker.
Singer? Mfg Co, ? D McCarville mngr, sewing machines.
S??? ? M, pianos.
Smith? F? C?, live stock.
Smith? George, feed barn.
S???? S and Guy E), plumbing.
Snouffer? Frank J, blacksmith.
Soper? Loren? D?, live stock.
SPANGLER LEVI T, Grain Commission; Car Lots and Futures.
Spencer? George, painter.
Standard? Oil Co, Fred Schuldt mngr.
Steink?e Fred Clothing Co (Theodore G and Fred Steinke).
S??? C, supt Atlantic Gas Light ???
Stevenson? Rev Wm (Methodist).
Stier? James?, grocer.
S??? teacher.
S??? Matthew? G, harness.
STRAIGHT W W, Justice of the Peace.
Strutz? Carl? F, tailor.
Sutherland? Mrs Minnie A, nurse.
Sutton? I N & Son (Isaac N and Wm H), carpenters?.
Swan? Thomas B, lawyer.
S??? W G P??rtridge mngr, produce.
Taylor? & Taylor? (Robert C and Charles E), brick mnfrs.
Telegraph? The?, E L Anderson & Co, publrs.
T??? ???, teacher.
Temple??? & ??? (Samuel Temple, Fred ???), live stock.
T??? W, county marshal.
T??? ???, saloon.
T??? ???s, furniture.
T??? ???, poultry breeder.
T??? ???, grower.
Trade? William? C, hides.
Uehran? George E, veterinary surgeon.
United? States Express Co, Wm G. Coulter, agent.
U/W???? Charles, machinist.
Walker? Arthur, livery.
Weidner? Wm F, physician.
Weitzel? Jacob, billiards.
Westphalen? Max, bowling alley.
Westphalen? Rudolph M, meats.
Western Union Telegraph Co, Mrs Nina Nelson, mngr.
Whipple Josephine, music teacher.
Whipple & Shrock (Frank Whipple, Jonas A Shrock), clothing.
Whiteside Eugene H, wall paper.
Whitney James G, city treasurer.
Wilder Mrs Agnes R, physician.
Wilder Carlton V, physician.
Wilkin John O, marble works.
Wilkin J B, insurance.
Wilkin Robert D, drugs.
Wilkin W A, insurance adjuster.
Willard & Willard (Ezra and Edward M), lawyers.
Williams Harry K, dentist.
Williams Wm C, county treasurer.
Wilson Pearl M, teacher.
Winnie Jacob L, furniture and undertaker.
Wissler Amanda, teacher.
Wolfinger Fred, saloon.
WOOD & SAVERY (Ben U Wood, C W Savery), Attorneys-at-Law, Abstracters, Real Estate, Loans and Notaries. (See page 181.)
Woolsey Fred W, billposter.
Worthing Solon A, county auditor.
Young Edward J, wool.
Young Men's Christian Assn, C W Savery pres, Will G McMorran genl sec.
Zook Bros & Co (Frank H and Charles Zook), laundry.

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CUMBERLAND. Population, 650. An incorporated town located on the C., B. & Q. R. R., in Union township, Cass county, 18 miles s. e. of Atlantic the judicial seat, and 60 e. of Council Bluffs. It has Baptist, Catholic, Christian and Methodist churches, a graded public school, 2 banks, an opera house and a weekly newspaper, the Enterprise. Exp., Adams, Tel., W. U. Telephone connection. Charles M. Reed, P. M.
Antrim Calvin, lumber.
Antrim, John D, vet surg.
Barnett L, physician.
Bicking Martin, blacksmith.
Bilderback Mrs J T, propr Cumberland Hotel.
Bolt George, live stock.
Bootger George M, blacksmith.
Briscoe & Cumberland Telephone Co, W R Noland mgr.
Caldwell Rev Frank (Methodist).
Casey W H, barber.
Cool William, mayor.
Coffey & Irwin (Theodore Coffey, E T Irwin), agricultural implements.
Cumberland Enterprise, H W Stryker publr.
Cumberland Hotel, Mrs J T Bilderback propr.
Cumberland Opera House, E Hadaway propr.
Cumberland Savings Bank, E S Harlan Pres, Burton Laird cashr.
Dowell Wm A, general store;
Edwards George L, justice.
First National Bank (capital $25,000), surplus ($25,000), Prosper Pettinger pres, Prosper H Pettinger cashr.
Fullerton Lumber Co, Otto Pirken mngr.
Gordinier Isle, drugs.
Hadaway Ernest, propr Opera House.
Harper A P, painter.
Hebing G A, live stock.
Henderschiedt & Schrader (Christ Henderschiedt, Fred Schrader), meats.
Hopkins George, hardware.
Hopkins Mrs George, milliner.
Hurlburt J H & Co (J H Hurlburt), grain.
Jobes George A, live stock.
Hopkins George, hardware.
Hopkins Mrs George, milliner.
Hulburt J H & Co (J H Hulburt), grain.
Jobes George A, live stock.
Johnson Rev M C (Christian).
Jones Eli A, wagonmaker.
Lattimer George, carpenter.
Lehman Joseph M, poultry breeder.
Lusk Rev C F (Baptist).
Meigs Benjamin L, physician.
ADVERTISEMENT
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GENE PIERCE
LIVERY, FEED and SALE STABLE.
Commercial Trade my Specialty.
Good Services and Reasonable Charges.
CUMBERLAND, IOWA.
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Meltabarger Jacob W, barber.
Murphy Michael J, physician.
Murphy Rev T P (Catholic).
Newlon Hiram, jeweler.
Nichols Fred D, confectioner.
Noland Wm R, mngr Briscoe & Cumberland Telephone Co.
Pelzer Louis, prin of school.
Pettinger & Hathaway (Leo P Pettinger, Ernest L Hathaway), general store.
Pirken Otto, mngr Fullerton Lumber Co.
PIERCE GENE Livery, Feed and Sale Stable, Commercial Trade Solicited (See adv.)
Pollock L O & Co (Lewis A and Daisy F Pollock), general store.
Price Benjamin A, dentist.
Reppert John H, railroad and exp agt.
REED CHARLES M, Postmaster.
Scarr George F, drugs.
Scott Charles, meats.
Smith Edward V, general store.
Smith Jacob, mason.
Stryker Almond W, ed and publr Cumberland Enterprise.
Trego W C & Co (Watson C and Jennie M Trego), confectioners.
Turner Bros (Norman N and John T), grain.
Warren & Edwards (Fred C Warren, Walter L Edwards), genl store.
Weaver Adam, physician.
Weir & Farwell (Alexander Weir, Wm J Farwell), hardware.
Whitney Francis M, genl store.

[from Page 441]

DEWEY. A discontinued postoffice in Victoria township, Cass county, 30 miles s. e. of Atlantic, the county seat, and 5 from Massena, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

[from Page 596]

GALION. A discontinued postoffice in Bear Grove township, Cass county, 11 1/4 miles s. e. of Atlantic, the county seat, and 6 from Cumberland, the nearest railroad station and banking point. Has rural free delivery from Atlantic.
Morrison C C, general store.

[from Page 719]

GRISWOLD. Population, 1,050. An incorporated town on the East Nishnaborna river and on the C., B. & Q. and C., R. I. & P. Rys., in Pleasant township, Cass county, 15 miles s. of Atlantic, the county seat, and 98 from Des Moines. Originally settled in 1879. Has Christian, Church of Christ, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, excellent educational advantages, a fine system of water works, fire department, 2 banks, 2 grain elevators, a flour mill and 2 weekly newspapers, the American and the Gleaner. Exp., Adams and U. S. Tel., W. U. Telephone connection. D. H. Scott, postmaster.

Adams Express Co., E L Phillips agent.
Allison Wm H, well borer.
Arnelt Smith, barbar.
Arrasmith Arthur G, insurance.
Arrasmith Perl L, drugs.
[End Page 750]

Baker J Ella, teacher.
Bank of Griswold (capital $26,000), Hamilton Wilcox pres, Arthur G Arrasmith cashier.
Baughman Lewis P, restaurant.
Baxter Allen S, veterinary surgeon.
Beatty & Hall (George W Beatty, Clement F Hall), pianos.
Bishop Frank S, general store.
Bishop Frank S, mayor.
Black John R, horse breeder.
Boggs Willis A, real estate.
Braden Mrs Ida, dressmaker.
Briggs H A, loans.
Brown Harry V, physician.
Brown John W, billiards.
Brown Mrs Myrtle, music teacher.
Bryant & Bryant (Wm C and James C), lawyers.
Buhrman Clark H, barber.
Burwell James, painter.
Citizens' Bank (capital $35,000), J H Alexander pres, H M Reinig cashier.
City Hotel, George B Rupp propr.
Clovis Curtis B, lawyer.
Clovis & Son (Martin J and Curtis B), real estate.
Cocklin Lewis A, machinist.
Colburn Elbridge G, wagonmaker.
Cook Milo H, mason.
Coppock J A, hay.
Daugherty Edward E, carpenter.
Daugherty Wreathe, teacher.
Davis Robert, apiarist.
Dickey George S, justice.
Dickey Robert C, harness.
Dodge Mrs Nancy J, milliner.
Doop Alfred E, barber.
Elbert Albert H, drugs.
Elliot James W, osteopath.
Forsythe H K, live stock.
Fullerton Lumber Co, John Muerer mngr.
Gardner James P, carpenter.
Gay Eugene B, fruit grower.
German Grain Co, Philip Kirchner mngr, grain elevator, live stock and coal.
Giltner Harry S, cattle and hog breeder.
Gordon Percy B, photographer.
Gove & Son (George and Frank), masons.
Griswold American, J W Wayne & Sons publrs.
Griswold Gleaner, F W Hanton publr.
Groshong George, mason.
Groshong M R, insurance.
Haake Walter, vet surgeon.
Hanton Frank, restaurant.
Hanton Frank W, publr Griswold Gleaner.
Hartman John G, notions.
Hines J F, live stock.
Huckins Ernest G, carpenter.
Huntsman Peter, harnessmaker.
Jameson Bertha, teacher.
Jenkins Edward S, live stock and meats.
Johnston Newton J, dairyman.
Johnston Samuel W, general store.
Jones Charles R, physician.
Jones Samuel A, drayage.
Joyce W T Co, W L Robertson mngr, lumber and coal.
Kewin Richard J, jeweler.
Kilgore & Peebles (Andrew Kilgore, Joseph T Peebles), drayage.
Kinney Charles H, barber.
Kirkland Amelia E, teacher.
Knoke Charles, 2d-hand goods.
Knop C L Otto, loans.
Lawrence Charles M, blacksmith.
McKenzie John R, shoemaker.
Meredith C Parks, hardware and implts.
Merrett Roy, painter.
Miller Rev A R (Methodist).
Miller & Miller (James P and Mrs Eva D), physicians.
MICHELL E JAY, Machinist and Model Maker. (See adv
ADVERTISEMENT
======================
E. JAY MITCHELL,
MACHINIST.
Repairs Guns, Sewing Machines,
Bicycles, Organs, etc. Model Making,
Inventors Assisted. Plumbing.
Expert Safe Work.
Griswold, Iowa.
======================
Moore Joseph E, housemover.
Morford Wm, apiarist.
Moulton Marvin, restaurant.
Murray John B, dentist.
Musgrave Scott, restr and baker.
Neifert D C, prin of schools.
Osborn James H, general store.
Paschal G C & Son (George & Clyde), Clothing.
Paschal & Floto (Clude Paschal, Michael C Floto), meats and ice.
Musson Bros Telephone Co, Grace Stabler manager.
Neifert D C, prin of schools.
Osborn James H, general store.
Paschal G C & Son (George & Clyde), Clothing.
Paschal & Floto (Clude Paschal, Michael C Floto), meats and ice.
Peebles Mrs Thomas, carpet weaver.
Pelzer Frank, hog breeder.
Phillips Edward L, r r, exp and tel agt.
Pierce Rodney E, carpenter.
Pollock Sisters (Sarah and Stella) milliners.
Pool Nelson P, grocer.
Read Edward, carpenter.
Reeder Mrs Samuel, music teacher.
Reinig & Read, (Hugh Reinig, Edward Read), brick mfrs.
Ronk, Spiker & Conklin Co, Isaac Spiker mgr, telephone exchange.
Rousseau Hiram H, general store.
Rudig George W, wagonmaker.
Rupp George B, prop City Hotel.
Salisbury Fred G, dentist.
Salisbury James E, horse breeder.
Scharf Bros (Robert and Herman), blacksmiths.
Schlichting & Wilwerding (E A Schlichting, J M Wilwerding); drugs.
Schofield Wm, carpenter.
SCOTT DAVID H, Postmaster and Editor Griswold Gleaner.
Seastrom Axel, painter.
Seeley John C, flour mill.
Selby Cora O, teacher.
Smith Leta, music teacher.
Smith Wm H, pianos.
Spencer Wm, marshall.
Stackhouse Mrs Ida L, dressmaker.
Stevenson Robert E, painter.
Stevenson & Merrett (Robert E Stevenson, Leroy Merrett), furniture and undertkrs.
Stover Rev J A (Christian).
Swart Thomas C, livery.
Taylor Edgar A, dentist.
Thompson Charles A, bill poster.
Tompkins Charles S, grocer.
Turner Bros (John, Hector and Norman), grain and coal.
United States Express Co, E L Phillips agt.
[End Page 751]

Van Brocklin Frank, jeweler.
Walkenshaw John, hog breeder.
Wayne John W, justice.
Wayne J W & Sons (John W, Charles O and Leroy D), publrs Griswold American.
Weirch V J, well driller.
Welch J R & Son (Jason R and Ira L), shoes.
Werick Joseph, well driller.
West Charles, dry goods.
Wheeler & Schuler (George F Wheeler, George Schuler), furn and hardware.
Wilcox Myron C, hardware.
Wiles Mrs Alice M, teacher.
Willoughby Wm P, apiarist.
Wilson & Bruner (Edward Wilson, J P Bruner), live stock.
Worthing Fred P, grocer.

[from Pages 750-752]

LEWIS. Population, 700. An incorporated town on the Griswold br. C., R. I. & P. Ry., and on the East Nishnabotna river, in Cass township and county, 10 miles s. e. of Atlantic, the county seat. Has 3 churches, a graded public school, 2 banks, flour mill, 2 elevators and a weekly newspaper, the Standard. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. W. B. Davis, postmaster.
Albright Samuel H, ice.
Albright Wesley W, general elevator.
Albright & Son (Wesley W and Frank), flour mill.
Archer Elmer E, insurance.
Bailey Wm H, furniture and undertaker.
Baker Jacob H, meats and ice.
BANK OF LEWIS, Wm J Harris pres, Elbert C Harris cashier.
Battersby H H, live stock.
Baxter C M & Sons (Charles, Wm and Jedd), live stock.
Bronson Almon E, dentist.
Brown Edward F, real estate.
Brown Frederick O, physician.
Brown Wm J, barber.
Byrne Winifred, teacher.
Campbell & Voss (Clarence Campbell, John Voss), restaurant.
Commercial Hotel, Mrs Elizabeth Myers prop.
Crewdson Rev W Daniel (Christian).
Cutting Mrs Marion C, millinery.
Davis M J & Son (Mahlon J and Wm B), Drugs.
DAVIS W B, Postmaster.
Detwiler Caroline, dentist.
Dewey Charles M, blacksmith.
Disbrow Levi E, blacksmith.
Elliott John T, restaurant.
Elliott Moses H, justice and auctioneer.
Ervin Otwin A, r r, exp and tel agt.
FLETCHER G W B, Publisher Lewis Standard. (See adv. below).
Fletcher Harvey M, dray.
Grant Mrs Effie, teacher.
Hardenbergh & Trent, (Ettlebert B Hardenberg, Wm Trent) wagonmakers.
Hopley Peter, livery and live stock.
Huston Joseph A, restaurant.
Huyck Maude G, teacher.
Joyce W T Co, George C Bohling mgr, lumber.
King Albert D, prin of school.
Le Fleur Louis C, carpenter.
Lewis Opera House, Mrs Elizabeth Myers manager.
LEWIS STANDARD, G W B Fletcher Publr. (See adv. below).
ADVERTISEMENT
======================
The Lewis Standard
An Independent Weekly
A First-Class Local Newspaper
G. W. B. Fletcher, Publisher
$1,00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
LEWIS, IOWA
======================
Livingston John C, mayor.
McNuir Robert G, wagon maker and justice.
Macomber Frank J, lawyer.
Mills Mrs Mollie, dressmaker.
Murnan Lora, music teacher.
Myers Mrs Elizabeth, prop Commercial Hotel.
Noyes Charles L, blacksmith.
Okell Ralph K, marshal.
Okell, Weaver & Co (Fred A Okell, Myron G Weaver, W B Davis), general store.
Pigsley C Mott, dray.
Plunkett Ira Z, physician.
Porter James, painter.
Richardson Pharmacy (David and Guy L Richardson), drugs.
Savage & Trumbull (Arthur C Savage, James M Trumbull), hardware.
Sheets Henry D, hardware.
[End Page 881]

Shindley Wm F, grain.
Smart & De Lean (Benjamin Smart, Malcolm E De Lean), cheese mnfrs.
Smedley Edward D, vet surgeon.
Snodgrass Alva J, barber.
State Bank of Lewis (capital $25,000), W J Woodward pres, E S Phillips cashr.
Temple Luther C, grocer.
Trent Wm W, poultry breeder.
United States Express Co, O R Ervin agt.
Watkins Rev F L (Methodist).
Watson Mrs Mercy B, carpet weaver.
Weaver Charles C, painter.
Wells L Edna, teacher.
Whited Ivanhoe, painter.
WOODWARD W J SON & CO, general store.

[from Pages 881-882]

LORAH. Population, 40. On the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Pymosa township, Cass county, 7 miles n. of Atlantic, the county seat, and 5 1/2 from Brayton, both of which places afford banking facilities. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. A. H. Anderson, postmaster.
Applegate C C, grain.
Green F L, R R and express agent.
Green O L, agrl implements.
JENSEN & ANDERSON, General Store.
Joyce W T Co, lumber and coal.
McNally F, blacksmith.
Musson Bros Tel Co.
Newton W J, live stock.
Rothschild Grain Co.

[from Page 893]

LYMAN. A discontinued postoffice in Cass county, 14 miles southeast of Atlantic, the judicial seat, and 8 from Griswold, the nearest banking and shipping point, whence it has rural free delivery.

[from Page 898]

MARNE. Population, 410. An incorporated village on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Brighton township, Cass county, 7 miles west of Atlantic, the county seat, and 89 from Des Moines. Has Methodist Episcopal, Methodist Protestant and Presbyterian churches, a bank and a weekly newspaper--the Free Press. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. A. W. Baird, postmaster.
BAIRD ANDREW W, Postmaster, Stationery and real estate.
Bank of Marne (capital $50,000), W E Simpson pres, W C Harvey cashier.
Bell Anslee, teacher.
Bendicksen Martin, mayor and painter.
Bills Henry P, carpenter.
Bills Mrs H P, milliner.
Blake Simon A, carpet weaver.
Blakeslee Orrin, live stock.
Brockert Rev B F (Methodist Protestant).
Bunton G H, F N Noon mngr, coal and grain.
[End Page 928]

Christensen E H, farm implements.
Cramback Claus, live stock.
Derby Charles N, restaurant.
Dinges Mattie, teacher.
Eckman Peter, marshal.
Eusden Henry J, general store.
Fairmont Creamery Co, Peter Eksman mgr.
Findlay John, live stock.
Findlay Mae, music teacher.
Florence W O, agrl impts.
Giles George C, physician.
Green Bay Lumber Co, James Sorenson mngr.
Grodt Bros (Wm and Gustav), dray.
Grodt & Keller (Wm Grodt, John Keller), livery.
Haney C C, furniture and undertaker.
Harnod J W Co, grain and coal.
Harris Alonzo V, meats.
Harris A E, live stock.
Harris A E Co (A E Harris, John Findlay, Martin Peterson), grain and live stock.
Harris A V, meats.
Harris Benjamin, apiarist.
Harten Allen E, railroad, exp and tel agt.
HARVEY W C, Collections and Insurance.
Hoper David, live stock.
Johnson Lucy, carpet weaver.
Keller John M, propr Marne House and livery.
Lasker George, blacksmith.
Lynch Irvin J, prin of schools.
McClees Dr Charles H, drugs.
McCollough S, live stock.
Marne Brass Band, A E Harten leader.
Marne Free Press, D Tollenaar & Son publrs.
Marne House, J M Keller propr.
Marne & Elkhorn Telephone Co, C N Derby mngr.
Marshall H W, railroad and exp agt.
Morrison J I, baker.
Pardee A E, blacksmith.
Parrott L M, billiards.
Peterson John D, live stock.
Rankin Warren, prin of school
Remien Olof, general store.
Sorenson James, mngr Green Bay Lumber Co.
Squires Earl E, hardware and furniture.
Tollenaar D & Son (Dirk and John), publrs Marne Free Press.
United States Express Co, A E Harten agt.
WALKER FERGUS E, Barber.
Wheatley & Foulk (Sumner H Wheatley, Wm Foulk), draymen.
Wheeler Edwin, grocer.
Wurzinger Fred Co, hardware.

[from Pages 928-929]

MASSENA. Population, 500. An incorporated town on the West Nodaway river and on the C., B. & Q. R. R., in Massena township, Cass county, 24 miles southeast of Atlantic, the county seat. Has Baptist, Catholic, Christian, German Evangelical and Methodist Episcopal churches, a bank and a weekly newspaper, the Echo. Stage daily to Anita, 10 miles north, fare 75c. Tel., W. U. Exp., Adams, telephone connection. G. A. Hill, postmaster.
Arnold & Chaney (George Arnold), J E Chaney), grain and live stock.
Beauman John, meats.
Buckley House, E R Seaman propr.
Chadwick Anton, harnessmaker.
Chanbers Rev R C F, (Methodist.).
DOWNEY WM & SON, Hardware.
Dungan D E, furniture.
Ecklin J J, R R, exp and tel agt.
Ehlen J R & Sons (John R Owen and John P), hog breeders.
Ennis & Holmes Co (Charles H Ennis, E W Holmes), lumber.
FARMERS' SAVINGS BANK (Capital $10,000), A F Okey pres, D P Hogan cashr.
Fee Frank, drugs.
Fonchek Stephen A, photographer.
Fullerton Lumber Co, Hal Haberstadt mgr.
Gonder & Gilmore (George W Gonder, H Guy GIlmore), proprs Massena Echo.
Greenleaf Wm L, physician.
Griffith Mrs A E, harness.
Hetzler H B, prin public school.
HILL GEORGE A, Rea Estate.
Hill Herbert E, harness.
Hogan D P, real estate.
Holaday Samuel M, notary and ins agt.
Homan & Wilson (Greely Homan, Roy Wilson), general store.
Hulbert J H & Co (J H Hulbert, W F Johnson), grain.
Johnson H C, barber.
Knee E E, blacksmith.
Knott T J & Son (T J and Fred T), flour mill.
Krause D N, barber.
Leap Andrew J, furniture.
Lee Jamison, blacksmith.
Lee John Jr, paperhanger.
Lofters Rev Thomas (Catholic).
Low E H, restaurant.
Luke C P, blacksmith.
McBride ____, insurance.
McCurdy Wm, hardware and implts.
McKee & Smith, livery.
Marlowe & Co (Charles E Marlowe, Henry Mehlman), clothing.
Massena Echo, Gonder & Gilmore proprs.
Massena Independent Telephone Co, A Buboltz mngr.
Newlon H, jewelry.
Peek L S, dentist.
Rife & Collins (Wm Rife, Michael Collins), carpenters.
Roberts Ed, restaurant.
Schad Charles, livery.
Schultz Solomon R, drugs.
Scott Thomas M, live stock.
Seaman E R, propr Buckley House.
Smetzer & Sons (Henry S and Clarence E), carpenters.
Smith Rev G W L (Baptist).
Snelson Mrs M, drugs.
Snelson Wm, physician.
Temple L R, mayor.
WHITNEY WM S, General Store.
Wilson James E, insurance.
Yarger J H, general store.

[from Pages 960-961]

WIOTA. Population, 250. An incorporated town on Turkey creek, and on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Franklin township, Cass county, 7 miles e. of Atlantic, the county seat. Has Catholic and Methodist churches and a bank. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. F. W. Beebe, postmaster.
Bechtol Mrs Clara, milliner.
Bechtol Isaac P, R R, exp and tel agt.
BEEBE FRANK W, Postmaster, Real Estate and Insurance.
Bell Frank, live stock.
Christie & Sherret (Thompson Christie, Charles Sherret), grain elevator.
Coe Otto C, livery and dray.
Dasher George D, bowling alley.
Dean Rev W E (Methodist).
Des Moines Elevator Co, W C McDermott mngr, grain and coal.
Eberle Mrs Mary, restaurant.
Enenbach Mark F, prin of schools.
Findlay Mercedes, teacher.
Fitch F B, hardware.
Fudge Mrs Maude, music teacher.
Gordinier George F, general store.
Hodge Perry, barber.
Huff Francis M, general store.
Ingram Wm, marshal.
Joyce W T Co, John Bohling mngr, lumber and coal.
Love Grace E, teacher.
Love Mrs Rosa, dressmaker.
McDermott Charles W, live stock.
McDermott James D, live stock.
McDermott Martin L, live stock and auctioneer.
Malone Thomas L, mayor.
Malone & Love (Thomas L Malone, D Reed Love), live stock.
Morris Charles L, drugs.
Musson Bros Telephone Co, C L Morris mngr.
Nendick Wilbur R, propr Wiota House.
Price Harry B, painter.
Reed Stephen N, carpenter.
Sampson Bros (Andrew and Peter J), blacksmiths.
Sampson Samuel, carpenter.
Shields Fred E, meats.
Stults M F, physician.
Summerville Bros (George W and Alexander L), hardware and impts.
Turner Phillip, blacksmith.
Watson Mrs Ellen, carpet weaver.
Welton Merritt H, justice.
Wiota Creamery Co, Christian Sorensen manager.
Wiota Concert Band, Mark Enenbach ldr.
Wiota House, W R Nendick propr.
Wiota Savings Bank (capital $20,000), R R Bell Pres, Robert S Fudge cashier.
Wood Charles, justice.
Woodmen Hall, F W Beebe manager.

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Transcribed and contributed by Cheryl Siebrass, June, 2024 from Iowa State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1905-1906 Volume XIII, Des Moines: R. L. Polk & Co., 1905. Original images may be viewed offsite at: Babel.Hathitrust.org
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