The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-05-19
Their Names and what They Do.

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/ To assist the antiquarians of a hun
| dred years hence, who may interest
themselves in hunting up the names OF
the BUSINESS people of Somerset of to-
day, we herewith give partial list OF
the same, with such explanatory re.
marks as we deem appropriate. In ouI
next issue We will complete the list:
Commencing at the extreme east end
of the town, we find Mr.. Charles Stick Ie
carrying on the tanning business a short
distance sonth of the pike. By a close
! application to business, and thorough
ness in his work, Charley has succeeded
in building up lucrative and increas-
ing trade.
Near the Railroad, and on the North
side of the pike, Messrs. A. P. Ash brook
and Samuel Ream are running the Cen
trail Mills-a large establishment, with
deservedly something more than a local
reputation, and are doing a big busi-
ness. For some time past they have
been receiving weekly large consign-
ments of Michigan wheat
Upon the same side of the pike, and
on the site of the once celebrated
"Finck g tavern" Mr.. Bricker, with a
number of assistants, is putting on the
finishing touches to the foundation of
the new school house.
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A. Hesse is carrying on weaving in Its
various branches, and is doing a fair
business
Further down the street, on the same
side, and on the corner of the Carroll
House alley" George Trout and Noah
May, excellent workmen and clever fell
lows, are carrying on the blackemithing
business, in the same shop where
wrought, in years gone by, Jacob Cool
man, now deceased
Across the way may be found the
large establishment of Bowman, John
son Il Mautz, where all manner of ex-
cellent and elegant vehicles are turned
out; and whe re the manufacture of doors,
sash. ETC., and the planning and saving
of lumber of all kinds, upon order, are
executed with all the dispatch and COM
pleteness that steam power, modern ma
chinery, and thorough workmen, can
do it.
Next, on the same side, and in the
old Exchange" building, comes o. T.
Mohler, who is in readiness with a good
stock of furniture, to accommodate the
public with almost any article in his line
"Fernent" o. It's establishment
George Nichols may be found industri-
ously engaged in the construction of
harness, saddles, brides, ETC., and also,
at times, IN buggy trimming.
On the other side of the street from
George, VIM. Russell holds forth in the
old Drary Harper homestead, as mine
host of the Russell House. We have
heretofore called attention to the gener-
al excellence of this inn, and need not
dwell upon it now. WINS latch string
is always out TO the way yfaring public;
and besides the substantial food with
which his excellent lady furnishes the
table, the best and naturally coolest wa
ter in all Somerset. can at all times be
had from the well ''appertaining" to the
premises.
Across the street, upstairs in Thos.
Brakes building, DIR. Kagay holds forth
as Justice Of the Peace and real ee-
tate agent. Whether it is here, or in
the sober realm of some vast forest, that
the poetic inspiration to which the New
Lexington Tribune occasionally ad vel ts,
overtakes the Dr., we are unable to say.
II il sufficient to say in this connection,
that in his official capacity, he gives
general satisfaction.
On the opposite side of the street, Mr..
VIM. Harner holds forth az proprietor
of the American House, large and ele-
gantly appointed institution for the ac-
commodation of man and beast. In the
west room, ground floor, of his hotel,
John Eagle presides over several fine
billiard tables, where, at all seasonable
hours, lovers of the game can be accom-
modated with ques, balls and tables, at
reasonable prices.