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Audubon County
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Iowa State Gazetteer.
and Business Directory
1914-1915
Volume XVII

R. L. Polk & Co.

AUDUBON | BRAYTON | EXIRA | FISCUS | GRAY | HAMLIN | KIMBALLTON | LARLAND | POPLAR | ROSS | VIOLA CENTER | ADVERTISERS | COUNTY OFFICIALS | POST OFFICES | BANKS


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GAZETTEER ENTRIES FOR AUDUBON CO. LOCATIONS

AUDUBON


AUDUBON. Population, 2,000. The county seat of Audubon county is a station on the C., R. I. & P. and the C. & N. W. Rys, (depots 1/2 mile apart), 17 1/2 miles south of Manning, 27 north of Atlantic, 86 northeast of Council Bluffs, and 108 west of Des Moines. This is the trade center of a rich agricultural district, and has Catholic, Christian, Danish Lutheran, Evangelical, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, good schools, electric light plant, water works, fire department, an opera house, 2 banks and 2 weekly newspapers, the Advocate and Republican. Telephone connection. Exp., Am. and U. S. Tel., W. U.   R. C. Spencer, postmaster.

Albertsen, Hans, grocer.
Arnold Ross & Rasmussen (H A Arnold, J H Ross, Karl Rasmusson), abstracts
Audubon Advocate (weekly), R C Spencer & Co, publrs.
Audubon Canning Co, R J Loveland mngr.
AUDUBON COMMERCIAL ASSN, A H Roberts, Pres, Karl Rasmuson Sec.
Audubon County Electrical Co, R G Weiland supt.
Audubon County Telephone Co, L S Simpson mngr.
Audubon Hardware Co (James Lang, John Kerwin, C L Christensen).
Audubon Music Co (J J Ruhs, J W Landrum).
Audubon Produce Co, Frank Hudspeth mangr.
Audubon Republican (weekly), H J Hoogenakker publr.
Audubon Water Works (municipal), B L Darnell supt.
Bagley Charles, lawyer.
Baker J H, general store.
Beason Albert E, garage.
Best & Danenberg (J R Best, A Danenberg), tailors.
Bilharz E & Son (Emil and Edward F), general store.
Booton Hotel, C D Booton propr.
Brady George, feed barn.
Brooks Albert L, physician.
Buthwig Fred A, clothing.
Carnegie Library, Mrs Laura Dalehoyde librarian.
Carper R N, auctioneer.
Central Iowa Poultry & Egg Co, C H Wilde mngr.
Childs Rathford F, physician.
Christensen A J, feed barn.
City Steam Laundry, C H Stocking propr.
Connor M H, propr Park Hotel.
Cosson George, attorney-general for Iowa.
Cowles Wm H, jeweler.
Culver & Co (Anson S Culver), flour mill.
Currier Adam, harness.
Deen David M, marble works.
Dennis Charles, carpenter.
Dennis John S, ice.
Dennis & Co, restaurant.
Dilger F L, general store.
Donaldson John K, dentist.
Downey Nicholas, grocer.
Eddy Thomas B, carpenter.
Elery W, veterinary surgeon.
Farmers' Home, Mrs A Jorgenson propr.
Farmers' State Bank (capital $50,000), E Bilharz pres, H M Bilharz cashr.
Farquhar Arthur, insurance.
Finch & Graham (E L Finch, J A Graham), real estate and insurance.
First National Bank (capital $75,000), E S Van Gorder pres, F S Watts cashr.
Foley M T, horse dealer.
Frick E & Co (Edward and Dalsy Frick), drugs.
Fulton John M H, physician.
Gem Theatre, Paul Hoover propr.
Gleason Nathaniel, painter.
Graham James M, lawyer.
Green Bay Lumber Co, Frank H Adams, mngr.
Green Wm R, lawyer.
Griffith J E, drugs.

[End Page 190]

Griggs John M, lawyer.
Harmon Arthur, furniture.
Hermansen & Stone (Jens Hermansen, Samuel Stone), planing mill.
Hoogenakker H J, publr The Audubon Republican.
Hoover Carl, propr The Gem Theatre.
Hoover George W, furn and undertaking.
Humiston J A, agt C & N Ry and Am Exp.
Jensen Jens K, paints.
Jensen & Weaver (Bartel Jensen, George W Weaver), clothing.
Johnson Grain Co.
Johnson J S, jeweler.
Johnson L C, drayage.
Johnson & Buck (Frank A Johnson, George H Buck), agricultural implements.
Jorgerson A Mrs, propr The Farmers' Home.
Klein Lawrence E, milliner.
Kerberg S C, lawyer.
Kraft Gus A, meats.
Lane O Luke, live stock.
Larsen Martin, harness.
Law James, automobiles.
McCord John F, meats.
McLeran Charles S, dentist.
Madsen & Jensen, billiards.
Maharg J H, live stock.
Mantz & White (H J Mantz, Charles S White), lawyers.
Mason Thomas, photographer.
Mathias & Hansen (Albert A Mathias, Nels Hansen), shoes.
May George A, physician.
Olson W G, photographer.
Park Hotel, M H Connor, propr.
Peterson Hotel, L O Peterson propr.
Preston George W, grocer.
Rasmussen George, veterinary surgeon.
Rasmussen & Jensen (P A Rasmussen, Bertel Jensen), shoes.
Reinemund John jr, hardware.
Rice Frank M, livery.
Roberts Alexander H, drugs.
Roberts Wm, drayage.
Rosenbladt Fritz, physician.
Ruhs Jacob J, hardware.
Simsox W H, novelties.
Simpson L E, mngr Audubon County Telephone Co.
Smith Albert A, plumber.
Smith Fred W, drugs.
Smith W W, agt C, R I & P Ry and U S Exp.
Soar David E, harness.
Sorenson, Nels, feed barn.
SPENCER R C, Postmaster.
Spencer R C & Co (Robert C Spencer, Simeon C Curtis), publrs Audubon Advocate.
Stocking Charles H, propr City Steam Laundry.
Sunburg Charles, sheriff.
Swezey Thomas H, livery.
Taggart Eugene N, real estate.
Talbott Leon, news dealer.
Tramp & Tramp (Charles, Louis E and Benjamin), brick mnfrs.
Turner C A, restaurant.
U.S. Express Co, W W Smith agent.
Ward & Weighton (John Ward, John Weighton), bridge contractors.
Weighton John, lumber.
Wilson & Freeman (W G Wilson, Flora B Freeman), general store.
Wood Carrie E, dentist.
Wray L E, dry goods.

From Pages 190-191]



BRAYTON


BRAYTON. Population, 150. An incorporated town on the Nishnabotna river, and on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Exira township, Audubon county, 14 miles s. of Audubon, the judicial seat. Has a Baptist church and a bank. Exp., U. S. Tel., W U.

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Beer D B, hotel.
Brayton Lumber Co.
BRAYTON SAINGS BANK (Capital $12,000), N P Hoegh Pres, O F Miller Cashr.
Hansen H F, general store
Jensen J F, general store.
Koob Wm R, physician.
Larson Nis & Son, meats.
Miller H & Co, drugs.
Molgard John, pumps and windmills.
Nelson Hardware Co.
Rasmussen Bros Cement Block & Tile Factory.
Rothschilds Grain Co.
Smith W B, general store.
Thompson Wm, r r, exp and tel agent.

[from Page 228]



EXIRA


EXIRA. Population, 850. An incorporated town on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Exira township, Audubon county, 10 miles s. of Des Moines [error s/b Audubon]. Has Catholic, Christian, Congregational, Lutheran and Methodist churches, 2 banks and a weekly newspaper, the Audubon County Journal. Ships grain, dairy products and live stock. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. Frank Kreamer, postmaster.

Alamito Sanitary Pasteuring Station, Frank Bates, operator.
Alsup John W, harness.
Andersen Andrew, blacksmith.
Andrews Albert, insurance.
Andrews H F, lawyer.
AUDUBON COUNTY JOURNAL, W J Lancelot Editor, Ed. W H Lancelot, Publr.
Audubon County Telephone Co, Wm Freeman mngr.
Audubon Township Creamery, L P Nelson, mngr.
Bruner Milton, restaurant.
Chase George, house mover.
Chase Joseph, house mover.
Christensen Peter M, jeweler.
Coe Jack, plumber.
Cotton Edward D, general store.
Cotton Fred H, grocer.
Davenport Elevator Co, Herman Barnholt mngr.
Dimick John M, live stock.
Exchange Bank (capital $25,000), Chas Van Gorder pres, Edwin Delahoyde cashr.
Exira Auto & Machine Works, P K Jensen mngr.
Exira Cornet Band, James Carlsen leader.
Exira Creamery Co, Chris Petersen mngr.
Exira Drug Co (Inc), A W Harvey pres.
Exira Livery, Frank Tompkins mngr.
First National Bank (capital $35,000), Samuel Madsen pres.
Fowler W H Mrs, carpet weaver.
Fullerton Lumber Co, H P Hansen mngr.
Gearhart Joseph R, mason.
Gill Geo B, coal and feed.
Gore George, undertaker.
Green Bay Lumber Co, M R Terhune mngr.
Gude Peter, coal.
Hansen Hans P, autos and garage.
Hansen Laurtz, real estate.
Hansen Nels, drugs.
Heath Frank, dray.
Hensley & Dimick (John I Hensley, John M Dimick), live stock.
Jacobsen Robert A, physician.
Jansen Christian C, hog breeder.
Jensen P K, machine shop.
Johnson & Westphalen (John Johnson, Juhl Westphalen), garage.
Jones Roy, auctioneer.
Koomes Bros (Charles and Wm), agrl implts.
KREAMER FRANK, Postmaster.
Kroeger Henry, meats.
Lair James P, notary.
LANCELOT W H, Publr Audubon County Journal.
LANCELOT W J, Editor Audubon County Journal.
Lantz R A, vet surgeon.
Leffingwell George, mason.
Lohner J B, real estate.
McAnish C L, real estate.
Majestic Theatre, Joseph Myer propr.

[End page 546]

Milliman Charles, carpenter.
Milliman George, drayman.
Nancarrow Richard G, r r, tel and exp agt.
Nelson John, hdwe, furn and undertkr.
Newlon John C, physician.
Oldaker Leroy J, dentist.
Park Hotel, Mrs L M Wright propr.
Patty Bros (Wm and Chas), well borers.
Patty Theodore, insurance.
Persing K M, coal.
Petersen H P, general store.
Rasmussen Anthony M, lawyer and mayor.
Rendleman Bros (John H and J B), real estate, loans and insurance.
Rendleman James M, physician.
Rethmier Albert E, general store.
Riley John, physician.
Riley J C, jeweler.
Rothschild & McCausland Co, Herman Barnholdt mngr, grain.
Spoo Susan, restaurant.
Varney W E, hardware and furniture.
Voss E B, contractor.
Watterson R C, carpenter.
West Hamlin Creamery, Fred Gerluff mngr.
Workman D, shoes.
Wright L M Mrs, propr The Park Hotel.
Wyman Harvey A, insurance.

[from Pages 546-547]



FISCUS


FISCUS. A discontinued postoffice in Douglas township, Audubon county, 9 miles w. of Audubon, the judicial seat, banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

[from Page 555]



GRAY


GRAY. Population 300. An incorporated town on the Nishnabotna river and the C. & N. W. Ry., in Lincoln township, Audubon county, 10 miles n. w. of Audubon, the judicial seat and 96 from Des Moines. Has Methodist Episcopal and United Brethren churches and a bank. Tel., W. U. Exp., Am. Telephone connection. B. A. Swart, postmaster.

Aikman R J, cement contractor.
American Express Co, T J Spilker agt.
Andas E E & Co, drugs.
C & N W Ry, T J Spilker agent.
Comer & Ross, live stock and harness.
Coppersmith, George, general store.
Farmers' Savings Bank, (cap $10,000), L Grotelbuschen pres, E C Rice cashr.
Green Bay Lumber Co, A G McMullen mngr
Hepp F C, hardware and implts.
Markley John, carpenter.
Rogers E, restaurant.
Rogers F J, veterinary surgeon.
Spilker T J, r r, exp and tel agt.
SWART B A, Grocer, Restaurant and Postmaster.
Trans-Mississippi Grain Co, D J Sweeney agent.
Updike Grain Co, Austin Linn agent.
Western Union Tel Co.
Woodman Hall

[from Page 595]



HAMLIN


HAMLIN. Population 200. In Hamlin township, Audubon county, on the C. R. I. & P. Ry., 4 miles from Audubon, the judicial seat. Has a bank. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. K. J. Petersen, postmaster.

Blue Grass Separator Creamery Co.
Elk Horn Lumber Co.
Farmers' Savings Bank, L C Christoffersen cashr.
Haahr Marie Mrs, hotel.
Hamlin Cement Works, blocks and brick.
Higgens Charles, grading contr.
Jensen Nels, contractor.
Johnson Hans J & Co, genl store.
Lauritsen Otto, grain.
Mortensen Nels jr, hardware and implts.
Nelson Hilmar, harness.
Nelson Peter, grain, stock and coal.
PETERSEN K J, Real Estate and Postmaster.
Petty Gel, dray.
Riesgard Peter, genl store.
Sandbeck Jacob, livery.

[from Page 608]



KIMBALLTON


KIMBALLTON. Population 300. On the A. N. & S. Ry., in Sharon township, Audubon county, 13 miles s. w. of Audubon, the seat of justice. Has a Danish Evangelical Lutheran church, a weekly newspaper and 2 banks. Exp., U.S. Telephone connection. H. C. M. Nordby, postmaster.

Anderson Rudolph, painter.
Bennedsen H P, hardware.
Bennedsen Nels, mason and plasterer.
City Meat Market.
Commercial Hotel.
Crystal Springs Tile & Brick Works.
Danish Separator Creamery Co.
Faaborg & Co, general store.
Farmer Shipping Co.
Garber ___, oculist.
Green Bay Lumber Co.
Hansen Christian, painter.
Hansen H P, carpenter.
Kimballton Auto Co.
Kimballton Construction Co, cement, tile, etc.
Kimballton Danish Savings Bank (cap $20,000), S C Petersen pres. Peter Lykke cashr.
Kimballton Drug Co.
Kimballton Hardware & Implement Co.
Kimballton & Elk Horn Lumber Co.
Kirk P, restaurant.
Landmands National Bank (Capital $25,000), Hans Madsen pres, Alma Madsen cashr.
Larsen & Jorgensen, general store.
Loe P, physician.
Marsen Walter, tailor.
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[End page 671]

Minter A J, livery.
Moller P A, harness.
Muller T G, grocer.
Nielsen & Anderson, furniture.
NORDBY H C M, Postmaster.
Nordby & Sorensen, jewelers.
Rasmussen L, livery and feed barn.
Rothschild E, elevator.
Thuesen P C, photographer.
Western Auto Co.

[from Pages 671-672]



LARLAND


LARLAND. A discontinued postoffice in Audubon county, 9 miles e. of Audubon, the judicial seat, banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

[from Page 686]



POPLAR


POPLAR. In Sharon township, Audubon county, 10 miles s. w. of Audubon, the judicial seat, and 5 from Kimballton, the nearest banking and shipping point. Has rural delivery from Audubon.

[from Page 858]



ROSS


ROSS. Population 100. On Blue Grass creek and on the C. & N. W. Ry., in Leroy township, Audubon county, 4 1/2 miles n. of Audubon, the county seat and nearest banking point. Has Evangelical and Methodist Episcopal churches. Exp., Am. Tel., W. U. John J. Quinby, postmaster.

Ehlert M F, general store.
Leake W S, grain and coal.
Nakeyes John, agrl implts.
Olsen N, live stock.
QUINBY J J, Grocer and Postmaster.
Rutherford & Seivers, coal.
Sherman I, railroad, exp and tel agt.
Trans-Mississippi Grain Co.
Weighton John, lumber.
[Transcribed from Page 885]



VIOLA CENTER


VIOLA CENTER. A discontinued post office in Audubon county, 12 miles n. e. of Audubon, the county seat. Has rural delivery from Ross.

[from Page 977]



DIRECTORY ENTRIES FOR AUDUBON CO. LOCATIONS

Index to Advertisements.
A List of Prominent and Successful Men of Iowa.

PGADVERTISERPAGE
KIMBALLTON
17Kimballton Construction Co187



LIST OF COUNTY SEATS

from pg. 76-77

COUNTY.COUNTY SEAT.AUDITOR.CLERK OF COURT.TREASURER.RECORDER.SHERIFF.SUPERIN-TENDENT OF SCHOOLS.ENGINEER.COUNTY ATTORNEY.
AudubonAudubonOtto WitthauerF. M. RiceM. E. MortensenClarice OelkeChas. SunbergElla M. StearnsC. D. ForsbeckJ

Chairmen of Boards of County Supervisors.

from pg. 82

AudubonS. McGaffinExira

LIST OF POST OFFICES.

from pg. 125

AUDUBON.

Audubon (ch).
Brayton.
Exira.
Gray.
Hamlin.
Kimballton.
Ross.

ch = county seat

BANKS AND BANKERS OF IOWA.

from pg. 80-xxx

PAGE.TOWN.NAME OF BANK.CASHIER.CAPITAL.
82AudubonFarmers' State BankH. M. Bilharz50,000
82AudubonFirst National BankF. S. Watts75,000
84BraytonBank of BraytonO. F. Miller12,000
93ExiraExchange BankEdwin Delahoyde25,000
93ExiraFirst National BankSamuel Madsen (Pres.)35,000
96GrayFarmers' Savings BankE. C. Rice10,000
97HamlinFarmers' Savings BankL. C. Christoffersen10,000
101KimballtonKimballton Danish Savings BankPeter Lykke20,000
101KimballtonLandmands National BankAlma Madsen25,000




Transcribed and contributed by Cheryl Siebrass, March, 2025 from Iowa State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1914-1915 Volume XVII, Des Moines: R. L. Polk & Co., 1914. Original images may be viewed offsite at: Babel.Hathitrust.org (https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858045045170&seq=11)