Gibson County Indiana ********************************************************************* 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. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Delanie Alcorn-Jones (© 2000 Delanie Alcorn-Jones) ********************************************************************* ============================= PRINCETON BUSINESS REFERENCES ============================= The following Princeton businesses are listed in the 1881 Atlas of Gibson and Pike Counties, Ind. The atlas was published by D. J. Lake & Co of Philadelphia, PA. While I'm lucky enough to have an original of this book, a very nice quality reprint is available through the Gibson County Historical Society. I highly recommend this book if your families were in Gibson County during this time. It has plot maps of the townships showing many, many, many names of residents. A ton more than what is listed here. Unfortunately, it's not indexed. OFFICERS ======== O. M. Welborn. Judge of 11th Circuit. JAS. S. EPPERSON. Circuit Clerk. JOHN W. JOHNSON. County Auditor. JOHN SIPP. County Treasurer. JAMES M. KEYS. County Recorder. H. P. CHAMBERS. County Sheriff. A. H. POLK County Surveyor. ALEX J. MONTGOMERY. Ex-County Auditor. JAPSER DAVIDSON. Ex-State Senator and Representative. SYLVESTER BENSON, JOHN S. MEAD, ANDREW. J. SHOULTZ. County Commis'rs. WM. M. TICHENOR. Township Trustee. A. J. WRIGHT. Justice of the Peace. A. R. Kell. Assessor. J. A. SPROWL. Constable. ATTORNEYS AT LAW ================ J. E. McCULLOUGH. Attorney at Law. C. A. BUSKIRK. Attorney at Law. D. D. DOUGHTY. Attorney at Law. LUCIUS C. EMBREE. Attorney at Law. JAMES B. GAMBLE. Attorney at Law. W. H. TRIPPET. Attorney at Law. R. M. J. MILLER. Attorney at Law. EWING & ERWIN. Attorney at Law. A. P. TWINEHAM. Attorney at Law. O. M. WELBORN. Attorney at Law. L. W. GUDGEL. Attorney at Law. E. E. WILKINSON. Attorney at Law. W. M. LAND. Attorney at Law. HARRY KURTZ. Attorney at Law. JAMES M. KEYS. Abstractor of Titles and Conveyancer. GAMBLE & GUDGEL. Abstract, Loan, and Real Estate Office. BANKS AND INSURANCE =================== W. L. EVANS. President of Peoples National Bank. Exchange, Collecting, and Banking Business promptly attended to. W. P. WELBORN, Director Peoples National Bank, also Assistant Cashier. W. B. McDONALD. Dealer in first-class Indemnity, Fire, Life and Accident Insurance. Also Notary Public. Main Cross street, opposite People's National Bank. PHILLIPS & GAMBLE. (J. E. Phillips, J. B. Gamble) Insurance Agents. Insure against loss or damage by fire. Agents for German American N.Y. Assets, $2,671,950, net surplus, $926,950. Girard of Philadelphia N.Y. Assets, $1,123,010, net surplus, $490,601. Queen of Liverpool, England, New York Assets, $5,000,000, net surplus, $1,000,000. These Companies are First Class, and among the best and safest in the United States. Business respectfully solicited. BOOTS AND SHOES =============== WM. PFOHL. Dealer in Leather and Shoe Findings, Eastern Boots and Shoes, Slippers, &c. Also manufacturer of Boots and Shoes. Repairing neatly and promptly done. Store east side Public Square. CLOTHING AND MERCHANT TAILORS ============================= A. A. SHANNON. Dealer in Men and Boys' Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Gents' Furnishing Goods and Notions, First Class, Well-made Goods, and in the latest styles. Four doors east of west corner north side Public Square. FERD E. BURGER. Merchant Tailor. Is now receiving a choice selection of Spring and Summer Piece Goods, Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, &c. Call and leave your measure, and get a good fitting suit of Clothes. North side of square. CARRIAGE MAKERS & BLACKSMITHS ============================= GEO. BABER. Manufacturer of Fine Carriages and Repairing of all kinds done promptly and at Reasonable Rates. Shop north-west corner of Public Square. BIEGER & SNAPP. Manufacturers of Carriages, Buggies, Phaetons and Wagons. Triple Springs and Brewster Side Bars. Repairing a specialty. Main Cross st., one square west of Public Square, corner of Prince street. H. T. TICHENOR. Blacksmith and Horse Shoer. Manufacturer and dealer in Road and Spring Wagons, Plows, Cultivators, etc. Repairing neatly and promptly done at reasonable rates. Shop on North street near First. J. J. HARTIN. Blacksmith, and Manufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Plows, Farm Machinery, etc. Repairs will receive prompt attention. Horse Shoeing a specialty. CARPENTERS AND CABINET MAKERS ============================= LOGAN GASAWAY. Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. Shop on Gibson st. near North st. SAMUEL J. WALLACE. Carpenter, Contractor, and Builder. Plans and Specifications furnished, and all materials furnished if desired. Shop on Hart and Mulberry streets. WM. DUNCAN. Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. Shop on Mill street. C. ALLEN. Carpenter., Contractor and Builder. Residence on Sec. 32, 2 miles North-east of Town. ELISHA JONES. Cabinet Maker. Models and Patterns made, and Turner. Corner Clark and Gibson streets. DRUGGISTS AND PHYSICIANS ======================== STUART & CO. Dealers in Drug and Chemicals. Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs. Hair and Tooth Brushes. Toilet Articles. Perfumery, Soaps, Shoulder Braces, Trusses, Sponges, Druggists' Sundries. Pure Wines and Liquors for Medical purposes. School and Blank Books and Stationery. Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded. West side of Square. J. T. FLEMING. Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Putty. School Books and Wall Paper. Pure Wines and Liquors for Medical purposes. Dye Woods and Dye Stuffs generally. South side of Square. W. G. KIDD. Physician and surgeon. Main Cross st. West of Public Square. S. H. SHOPTAUGH. Physician and Surgeon. Main st. East of Public Square. EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS ====================== GIL. R. STORMONT. Editor and Proprietor of "Princeton Clarion." Established in 1846. Largest circulation. Best advertising medium. Official organ of the County. Terms made known on application. W. H. EVANS. Editor and Propr. of the "Princeton Democrat." Established in 1861 by the Proprietor. Job Work neatly executed in all its branches. HARDWARE AND FARM IMPLEMENTS ============================ J. C. KIMBALL. Dealer in Cooking and Heating Stoves. Tin Wares, Gum Belting. All kinds of Farm Implements. Pumps, Lightning Rods, Fire Brick, etc. Manufactures and Repairs Tinware. S. E. cor. of Public Square. THE GRANGER AGRICULTURAL STORE. Thomas J. Robb, Proprietor. Keeps the Robinson and Bonanza Threshers and Engines. The Invincible Thresher, Traction Engines, Sulky Breaking Plows, Cultivators, Hay Rakes. The Osborn Self-Binder, the Osborn Dropper, Mowers, Three different kinds Stalk Cutters, Wheat Drills, Field Rollers, Eagle Hand Corn Planters. All implements are made of the very best material, and are warranted to give satisfaction. Store West of Post Office. HARNESS MAKER ============= SETH WARD. Patentee and Proprietor of "Ward's Back Band Hooks." Also Manufacturer and Dealer in harness, Saddles, Bridles, Whips, Robes, etc. N. W. cor. North and Hart sts. HOTELS AND LIVERIES =================== LAGOW HOUSE. H. W. Lagow, Proprietor. A First-class Hotel. Free 'Bus to and from all Trains. DONALD HOUSE. Mrs. N. K. Donald, Proprietress. The only Brick Hotel in Town, Good Large, Airy and Comfortable Rooms. Free 'Bus to and from all Trains. J. M. DAUGHERTY. Proprietor of "Gibson House." Good Accommodations for Travelers at Reasonable Rates. DAN. S. W. MILLER. Propr. of the new "Star" Livery, Feed and Sale Stables. Stock kept by the Day, Week, or Month at Reasonable Rates. Good Rigs for Commercial men. Corner of West and Main Cross streets. MERCHANTS ========= W. D. DOWNEY. Now occupies his Mammoth Double Rooms. Middle of Block West Side of Public Square. The South Room -- Dry Goods, Notions, Hosiery, Gloves, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes and Hats. The North Room -- Glassware, Queensware, Staple and Fancy Groceries. Provisions and Produce. C. BROWNLEE. Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Boots, Shoes, Groceries, Fine Hosiery and Gents Furnishings. North-west cor. of Public Square. J. A. DEVIN. Dealer in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Groceries, etc. S. E. cor. Public Square. JOHN B. HALL. Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Green, Dried, and Canned Fruits, Queensware, Glass, Wood, Willow, and Stone ware. Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Collars. Dried and Salt Meats. The best brands of Flour and Meal always on hand. Come and see me! N. E. corner Public Square. G. N. JERAULD. Dealer in General Merchandise. Wholesale Dealer in Cured Meats. Bacon, Solders, Breakfast Bacon, Kettle Lard, Canvassed Hams at Cincinnati quotations. A full and complete stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mattings. Boots and Shoes always in stock, and at the lowest Prices. North Side Public Square. GEORGE C. SPROWL. merchant. Dealer in Dry Goods, Notions and Produce, and all Articles usually kept in a country store. Location, 3 miles east of Princeton, on Francisco Road. MARBLE WORKS ============ PRINCETON MARBLE WORKS. John Burrucker, Propr. Manufacturer and Dealer in American and Italian Marble and Granite Monuments, Grave-stones, Tablets, &c. All orders promptly filled and satisfaction guaranteed. THE CITY MARBLE WORKS. Baber & David Proprs. Manufacturers of Granite, American and Italian Monuments, Head-stones, Tablets, &c. We employ skilled labor and turn out first-class work only. Orders promptly filled. Satisfaction given. Work delivered free of charge. Shops one door E. of P.O. PLANING AND SAW MILLS ====================== FORD & BRO. (C. B. Ford, A. S. Ford) Proprs. of Princeton Planing Mill and Lumber Yard. Keep in stock Rough and Dressed Lumber. Shingles, Lath, Doors, Sash, Glass, Building Hardware, Blinds, Transoms, Paints, Putty, and Dealers in Lim. Hair and Cement. S. o f Pub. Sq. BYRON MILLS. Propr. of "People's" Palning Mill. Dealer and Manufacturer of Rough and Dressed Lumber. Flooring and Ceiling manufactured to order, in Hard or Soft Lumber. Mill on Main st., near Chestnut. W. B. WIRE. Propr. of Steam Portable Saw Mill. Dealer in Lumber of all kinds, especially Walnut, Cherry and Poplar. STOCK DEALERS ============= A. L. SMITH. Breeder of Jersey Cattle. Thoroughbred Berkshire Hogs, White Holland Turkeys, Pekin Ducks, and White Chocin and Langshan Chickens. "Maple Hill Farm," 2 1/2 miles south of Princeton. PURNEL H. WATKINS. Stock Dealer and Raiser. RILEY STORMONT. Dealer in Fine Stock. TOBACCONISTS AND SALOONISTS =========================== J. C. PATTEN. Propr. of "Oriental" Tobacco Store. Dealer in Choice Cigars, Tobaccos and Smokers' Supplies. Also Fruits, Candies and Confectionery. Sign of Big Indian. South side of Public Square. PETER AWENIUS Propr. of Saloon. Choice Wines, Liquors, Beer, Ale and Cigars always on hand. South side of Public Square. CHAS. F. SCHMIDT. Propr. of Billiard Hall. Dealer in Liquors, Wines and Cigars. Fresh Export and Lager Beer always on hand. South side of Public Square. MISCELLANEOUS ============= A. J. SNOKE. Superintendent of City Schools. CHAS A. JACKSON. Supt. of Colored Schools. WM. G. KIDD. Propr. of Gibson County Brick Yard and Drain Tile Factory. Various weight and Calibres made. All orders will receive prompt attention. WM. R. WRIGHT. Photographer. Mrs. W. R. Wright, Assistant. Photography in all its branches a specialty. Old pictures copied and enlarged. A large stock of Frames, Mattings, Mouldings and Picture Furnishings constantly on hand. My rooms are new, large, and finely furnished with the best of instruments and accessories. All work shall be made satisfactory. Gallery on East side of Public Square. JOHN CLARK. Resident Farmer, Main and Christian sts. DAVID BROWN. Resident Farmer, cor. Vine and Brown sts. SAMUEL WARNOCK. Resident Farmer, Walnut and Main sts. ISAAC H. WOODS. Resident Farmer, Prince and Oak sts. J. PETER VIERLING. Resident Farmer. MRS. E. W. SMITH. Res. Cor. Main and Clark sts. JOHN B MASSEY. Resident.