Paris Listings, Edgar Co., IL - Business Directory, 1879 This list of Edgar County businesses is from the back of "The History of Edgar County, Illinois..." published by Wm. LeBaron, Jr. & Co. of Chicago in 1879. Scanning and OCR by Joy Fisher. **************************************************************** USGenWeb Archives NOTICE: ------------------- These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, or presentation by any other organization, or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. **************************************************************** BUSINESS DIRECTORY. PARIS. Augustus, S. O., Circuit Clerk. Adams Bros., Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Queensware, Glassware, Crockery, Notions, etc., East Side Square. Antrim, J. W. & Co., Groceries, Provisions, Glass and Queensware, etc., North Main St. Armentrout, E. J., Groceries, Provisions, Queensware; etc. Austin, A. B., Dealer in Silverware, Clocks, Elgin Watches and Jewelry. Axson, F. R. & Co., Abstractors, Real Estate and Loan Agents, Ross Block. Loans from $500 to $20,00O. Lock box 837. Bishop & McKinlay, Attorneys at Law. Barr, A. J., County Treasurer. Baber, G. W., County Clerk, Burt & Lawson, Grain Dealers. Buchanan, W. A., M. D., Masonic Block, over Post Office. Bowen, B. F., Justice of the Peace and Collecting Agent, West Side of Square. Brown, W. W., Freight and Ticket Agent, P. & D. R. R. Burt, W. N., Police Magistrate and Collecting Agent. Bowen & Hodge, Dealers in Hardware, Cutlery, Glass, etc., East Side Public Square. Baum, Z. T., Physician and Surgeon Southeast Corner Square. Chesnut, Charles O., & Co., Wholesale and Retail Druggists, South Side of the Square. Connely, A. C., Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Glassware and Queensware, South Side Public Square. Cretors & Hunter, Groceries, Provisions and Confectioneries, North Side Square. Carnes & McCord, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Lime, Hair, Cement and Plaster Paris. Office and Yard East of Main Street, on I. & St. L. R. R. Cook & Brennan, Undertakers and Dealers in Furniture, No. 11, North Side Public Square. Cretors, J., House and Sign Painter, Paper-Hanger and Decorator, and dealer in Wall-Paper, Oil-Cloths, Window-Shades, etc., Central Ave. Church, E., Blacksmith and Wagon-Making; also Job Work. Capps, L. J., Attorney at Law. Cusick, R. S., Attorney at Law, South Side Square. Dyas, Joseph E., Attorney and Counselor at Law. Eads, J. A., Attorney at Law, West Side Square. Edgar County Mills, North Main Street. Ewers & Ficklin, Attorneys at Law. Foreman, G. W., Groceries and Provisions, Queensware, etc. Foulke, W. G., Attorney at Law. First National Bank of Paris. Frymire, B. J., Stoves, Mantels, Grates and House Furnishing Goods; exclusive right of the famous Charter Oak. Fitzpatrick, John, Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Queensware, Tobacco, Notions, etc., Corner Court and Austin Streets. Gordon & Palmer, Dealers in Groceries, Confectioneries, Cigars, Tobaccos and Smokers' Articles, Toys and Fireworks, Fancy Goods, etc., North Side of Public Square. Guthrie, H. M., Manufacturer of and Dealer in all kinds of Hard-Wood Lumber. Yard, northeast part of the City. Guthrie, H. N., Surveyor. Hizar & Calvin, Dealers in Dry Goods (Boots and Shoes a Specialty), Millinery and Fancy Goods, East Side Square. Hoyt, P. B., M. D., Homeopathist and Surgeon, Central Ave. Hunter, C. C., Dealer in Hardware and Farm Implements. Holley, C. L., County Sheriff. Hanks, J. E., Dealer in all kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats, North Side Public Square. Hunt, George, Attorney at Law. Professional Business promptly attended to. References given if required. Harding, W. S., Stock Dealer. Henn, Henry, Barber, East Court, opposite Paris Hotel. Hitch, C. P., Deputy County Clerk. Hunt & Conner, Dealers in Stoves, Tinware, and house Furnishing Goods, South Side Square. All work warranted. Hennasy, R. B., Livery, Sale and Feed Stable. Court Street, East of Square. Hamburger, S., Dealer in Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Valises, etc., No. 60 East Side Public Square. Jurey, E. D., Livery and Feed Stable, Central Ave. Johnson, Ezra, Baggage-master for P. & D. R. R. Co. Jones, O. S., Real Estate Agent and Money Loaner, West Side Square. Johnston, P. W., Manufacturing Jeweler and Dealer in Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, etc. Jackson, Amos, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable, North Main St. Kispert, John, Manufacturer and Dealer in Boots and Shoes, North Side of Square. Levings, C. W., Dealer in Real Estate and Money Loaner. Lodge, C. V., & CO., Dealers in Hardware, Iron, Steel, Nails, Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Window-Glass, Wagon and Carriage Wood Stuff, etc. Link, F. M., Tile and Brick Manufacturer. Lillard, D. I., Deputy County Sheriff. Lamon, Robert B., Lawyer, West Side Square. Moore, William, News and Job Printer, and Editor of the Pririe[sic] Beacon and Valley Blade, No. 13 East Court St. McCord, W. B., Supervising and Adjusting Agent. Moore, John, Butcher. Massie, William, Physician and Surgeon. Mann, L. C., Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Groceries, Queensware and Country Produce. Miller, James, Money Loaner and Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Quemsware, Glassware, etc., East Side Public Square. Miller, H. K., Manufacturer and Dealer in Boots and Shoes, North Side Square. Mann, Alexander, Stock Dealer. McPherson, Chester J., Master of Transportation for the I. & M. R. R. Co. Mullins & Logan, Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Lime, Hair, Plaster, Coal and Cement. Office and Yard, Central Ave., half-block South of Post Office. Matthias, B. F., Master of Transportation and General Ticket and Freight Agent, for the Paris & Danville R. R. Co. Moke, O. McR., Constable and Auctioneer. Matthias, J. H., Train-Dispatcher for the Paris & Danville R. R. Co. Miller, A. J., Physician & Surgeon, Corner Court and Main Sts. Obetz, H. L., Physician & Surgeon. Perrier, Arthur, Druggist and Apothecary. Always on hand, a fine Line of Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Goods, Paints, Oils, Glass, Cigars, Tobacco and Stationery. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Berlou's old stand, South Side of Square. Paris Weekly Gazette; T. B. Shoaff, Editor and Proprietor, Best facilities for Job Work of any office in Eastern Illinois. Steam Presses. Palmer & Wieder, Merchant Tailors and Dealers in Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, etc., Northwest corner Public Square. Paris Foundry & Machine Works. Reese Brothers, Manufacturers of Steam Engines, Mill Gearing, House Fronts, School Furniture, Lift and Force Pumps, and Machinery generally, two squares northeast of I. & St. L. R. R. Depot, North Connely St. Paris Nurseries, W. B. Caldwecll, Proprietor. Office and Greenhouses No. 43 Crawford St. Catalogues and Price Lists on Application.. Powell, Z. E., Superintendent, Secretary and Treasurer of the Paris Gas-Light and Coke Co. Powell, A. B., Station Agent, for the I. & St. L. R. R. Co. Paris House, McCoskey & Gordon, Proprietors. Remodeled and Refurnished throughout, and will be kept in first-class style. Pattison, F. M., Station Agent for the I. & M. R. R. Co. Redmon, G. W., Miller, firm of Dill, Redmon & Bulkley. Roley, S. L., Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Bridles, etc.; also a General Jobing business. Rives, H. E., Deputy Circuit Clerk. Robbins, A. J., Bakery, Confectionery and Restaurant, East Court. Sheriff, William B., Postmaster. Schenck, D. S., Dry Goods Merchant. Shutt, P. L., Editor and Proprietor of the "Paris Weekly Times", a Democratic Weekly Journal, having a good circulation ; is an excellent advertising medium, and a good Job Office. Steele, James, Attorney at Law. Sheets & Boatman, Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meats, North Main St. Slanker, William, Contractor and Builder. Starr, P. H., Bakery and Confectionery, and Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Canned Goods, etc. Oysters and Ice Cream in their season. Smith, Charles B., Dealer in Groceries and Confectioneries, North Main St. Siebert, William, Cashier First National Bank. St. Nicholas Hotel, Thomas McKee, Proprietor, near I. & St. L. Depot. Good Sample-Rooms for Commercial Men. Sudduth & Bumgardner, Wagon-Making and Repairing; also Job Blacksmithing. East Wood St. Sell & Mitchell, Wagon and Carriage Manufacturers; also Job Blacksmithing. East Wood St. Stevenson, J. J., Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Wooden, Willow and Stone Ware, Queens and Glass Ware, South Side Square. Sheppard & Jones, Dry Goods Merchants, Northi Side Square. Show, E. P., & Son, Druggists, North Side Square. Sheriff & Ely, Booksellers and Stationers, and News Dealers, Postoffice Building. Schenck, D. S., Dealer in Dry Goods and Notions, Masonic Temple, West Side Square. Tanner, H. S., Attorney at Law. Thilman, Geo., Manufacturer and Dealer in Pure Native Wines. Ten Brook, John, Physician and Surgeon. Trogdon, A. Y., Attorney and Claim Agent. Vance, J. W., Insurance Agent. Vance, W. K., Deputy County Treasurer. Van Sellar, H., Attorney at Law. Wilson, W., Constable. Wilson, David, Vocalist, corner Main and Crawford Sts. Wittick & Luther, Blacksmithing, Wagon-making and Job Work, East Court St. Wiley, Le Roy, Justice of the Peace and Collecting Agent, South Side Square. Woolley, E. C., Physician. Walker, A. Gus., & Co., Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Notions, Lace and White Goods, Hats, Ladies' Shoes, etc., Southeast corner Public Square. Wozencraft, W. A., Dealer in Stoves, Tin and Hollow Ware, Iron Mantels, Grates, Fire Brick, etc., East Side Square.