The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-09-11
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| O. r. LUSD
This wel.known and everywhere popular deal.
err in watches, clocks ana jewelry, sewing ma
chimes and musical instruments, is in fine
building north of Ciark's.
T. FORMULAS.
This gentleman does the boot and shoe tusi-
ness of Marseilles, being exclusively in that
trade. S;or Is 20 by 40 He has been there 81
years. md keeps tip top assortment, which he
Isells -Uw for cash, ~ a38FN ~
MARsToN 90.
These gentlemen are proprietors of a well es-
tablshed drug and bookstore and news depot.
They have been nine years in business, and mer-
it the liberal patronage which they receive.
| II. j. WAITE
is next door north, and has full line OF drugs
and notions. His building is 90 by l4o, stories,
the rear portion being his dwelling.
{. r. HUGHES GODDARD
have succeeded Ed. Beckwith in the furniture
business at the corner store, on the same side
with the aforementioned business houses.
Over the way is e. Brodtbeck's confectionery
aud fruit store. He has been in business years
His store is 90 by 40 feet, ? stories, and is well
filed with goods He also keeps a boarding
house.
THE lsT NATIONAL BANK.
This is in substantial brick building, 90 by
50 feet, 9 storcs, with fire and burglar proof
vault Capital $4,000. 1t is bank of issue, and
has been in successful operation since 1871. The
upper story is divided into offices and large
portion is occupied by the Herald news paper of.
flee, a weekly, Mr. Burton proprietor The OIL
GERS of the bank are: A. Bruce, President j. N
Chapplc, Cashier and DR.. A. f. jackson, Assist.
ant The DIR. was absent when we were there
getting an assistant for himself. Further par.
ticulars after the hone ymoon Is over.
ii0AG DEvEREArx
comprise firm OF well known butchers, who
have shops at Marsellles and Seneca.
MAuLoN MCCAIN
is the boss restaurant keeper Of the place. His
establishment is model of ncatness, and a5ounds
IN all the Injuries Of the season. He also keeps
a very large supply of choice confectionery and
cigars, and makes his guests always welcome.
His is one Of the best eating houses in La Sale
county.
j. c. PARSONS.
This gentleman is proprietor of a large and
well filed drug store in brick building 20 by
66 feet stories high. lie has been in business
years, and keeps besides drugs, full sup
ply of books stationery, toilet articles, wall pa
per- paints, oils, sc. w. y. Morcy Esq, has his
law office up stairs
Over the way, on the south side Of the railroad
arc 81. 90
FRED RABLISG's
bakery, ice cream rooms, confectionery, &c
Fred has been in business in Marseilles 9years,
and is doing land office business"
Near by is
JOHN NEYE'S
hardware store, a large establishment, 20 by 70
feet, jam full of everything one can think of in
hardware. His fayOrite heating stove is the
f." Rotary" and his most reliable cook stove the
Reporter" Like other reporters, 1t cooks up
things in a lively manner, and is good on "stews'
and broils." He has also a large tin shop and
makes all the articles in that line.
Next is
G. c. CRAM,
a butcher, of years experience. The recent
rains drove him out of cellar which he had for
a long time occupied up town. He couldn't
stand so much water in his'n, although he is a
temperance man.
On the east side of this part of the street we
find at the corner
MIR. HENRY wEHRHORN,
a barber of experience, who has been three years
welding razor in this burg.
We find on this side also,
GALLOWAY HARLEY,
in the agricultural implement trade. They have
general variety Of goods peculiar to their line
of trade They have been two years in business.
Near by is
H. c. PIEsTER,
dealer in flour and feed, with full supply in
good location. His experience is months
... SHELTON & BROS.
run large and well patronizcd saloon in Horn
icle's old stand. They began July 3d. last. They
have greatly improved the building of late. They
have beer, billiards, cigars liquors, &c, and have
the reputation of keeping quiet, orderly place
TowLEs BROS.
have large dry goods, dress goods and grocery
house next door south Their store is 25 by so
feet Their stock runs from $4,000 10 $4,000
per year.
$. VI. & J. W. PRESTON
keep general store in the other side of the
same building. They began six years ago. Their
store is 25 by so, with 10 foot ceiling. They car
ry about $4,000 stock per annum.
MITCHELL's
is the largest fancy dress gssds establishment,
and probably the best general store in town. 1t
is % feet wide, so feet deep, 10 feet from door to
ceiling, with handsome counters and shelving,
and filed with superb stock of fancy dress
goods of the latest fashions. He has full line
also of domestcs, linens and fine cloths The
grocery department is OK" and in fact, every
thing about this house. The cellar is very large
and also well stocked with oil, molasses and 9TH
or similar articles suitable TO the room. He has
been in trade here 2 years, and has already out
stripped all competitors.