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) ********************************************************************* The following 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. BARTON TOWNSHIP BUSINESS REFERENCES =================================== JAMES N. TAYLOR. Physician and Surgeon. Has been in practice four years. Has also on hand a complete assortment of Drugs and Medicines of all kinds. MRS. N. C. TAYLOR. Milliner. Keeps on hand a supply of Milliner Goods, such as Hats, Ribbons, Lace, &c. SALOMON VAN NADA. Farmer and Trustee of Barton township. WM. L. BILDERBACK. Farmer, Assessor and Attorney at Law. CHARLES A. McGREW. Teacher of Public Schools. THOS. J. MASON. Teacher of Public Schools. WM. SMITH. Teacher of Public Schools. JAS. R. TAYLOR. Farmer and Justice of the Peace. FORT BRANCH BUSINESS REFERENCES =============================== CHARLES C. KUHN. Dealer in General Merchandise. AUGUST RODEMANN. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Queensware, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c. Opp. Depot. J. M. SPEER, Jr. & CO. Proprietors of the only strictly one-price cash store in Gibson Co. Dealers in General Merchandise. Agents for Domestic Sewing machines in Gibson Co. FORSTER & LEWIS. Dealers in Dry Goods, General Merchandise; Millers and Manufacturers of best Grades of Family Flour. P. & N. HOFFMAN. Saddle and Harness Makers. Also Manufacturers of Brick. Shop and Yard at Fort Branch. VICTOR & BRO. Dealers in Stoves, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron ware, and Farm Implements. Also Manufacturers of Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper ware, and brooms. Job0work done in a workman-like manner on short notice. B. H. WALLACE. Grain and Coal Dealer. C. A. LEFLER. Dealer in all kinds of Hard and soft, lump and nut Coal. Office, with R. H. Wallace. J. W. RUNCIE. Physician and Surgeon. Office cor. McCrary and Strain Sts. W. R. GENUNG. Physician and Surgeon. Office cor. Main and Locust Sts. W. G. HOPKINS. Physician and Surgeon. Office cor. Main and Locust Sts. W. M. MEDCALF. Homoeopathic Physician and Surgeon. Special attention given to Chronic Diseases, and the diseases of Females and Children. Office on Railroad St., east of Foster and Lewis' Mill. S. M. HOLCOMB JR. Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public, Real Estate and Collecting Agent. JAMES WALLIS. Real Estate Agent and Dealer. J. R. HEDDEN. Railroad Agent and Telegraph Operator. J. W. DOUGLASS. Manufacturer and Dealer in all sizes of Drain Tile, from 2 1/2 up to 8 inches. Orders solicited and promptly filled by railroad. Office and Factory on E. & T. H. R. R. J. W. & J. L. DOUGLASS. Manufacturers and Dealers in all sizes of Drain Tile from 2 1/2 up to 8 inches. Orders by mail solicited and promptly filled. Factory and Yard on E. & T. H. R. R. [Listed twice in actual book.] J. T. DICKSON. Blacksmith. All kinds of Smith work promptly done. Repairing Machinery a specialty. I. H. MEYERS. Agent for all kinds of Farm Implements. Special orders promptly filled. D. B. BUTLER. Blacksmith. All kinds of Smith work done. Repairing Machinery of all kinds a specialty. A. MALONE. Manufacturer and Repairer of Wagons, Buggies, Spring Wagons, Harrows, Hay Rakes, Corn Marker, Ground Rollers, etc. Old Buggies changes into Spring Wagons. Repairing, Painting and Carriage Trimming. Reapers and Threshers repaired. Shop one square east of M. E. Church. T. W. REDMAN. Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. JOHN A. EWIN & CO. Dealers in and Manufacturers of the "Eureka Lock Farm Gate." Farm, Township, and County rights for sale on reasonable terms. Miss MECK HOPKINS. School Teacher. G. A. SMITH. School Teacher. W. FRANK SMITH. School Teacher. VIRGIL H. LOCKWOOD. School Teacher and Principal of Haubstadt High School. S. N. TRIBLE. School Teacher. A. J. STRAIN. Post Master. H. N. KING. Methodist Minister. FRANCIS H. WOOD. General Baptist Minister. N. F. GILL. Cumberland Presbyterian Minister. I. H. MYERS. Cumberland Presbyterian Minister. RICHARD BRUMFIELD. Trustee of Johnson Township. J. W. MONTGOMERY. Ex-Representative of Gibson County. C. A. LEFLER. Constable for Johnson Township. JOHN QUINDRY. Manufacturer and Dealer in Carriages, Buggies, Wagons. All Carriage work done to order. CASPER GRAM. Dealer in all kinds of Confectionery, Fancy Groceries, Cakes, Candies, Oysters, Canned Goods, Cigars, Tobacco, Notions, etc. Soda Water, Ice Cream, Lemonade, and Sweet Cider always on hand in their season. Cor. Vine and McCrary streets. JAMES M. ROBINSON. Proprietor of the only First-class Saloon in town. FRANK HOFFMAN. Dealer in Hardware and Farming Implements. Agent for all kinds of the latest improved Farm Machinery. Warehouse opposite Railroad Depot. L. L. L. HANKS. Professor of Natural Science, Commerce, Modern Languages, Mental and Moral Philosophy, Physiology, and Hygiene, Principal of High School. SUSAN ARCHER. Proprietress of Central Hotel, where first-class accommodations will be furnished the Traveling Public. Board, $1 per day; meals, 25 cents. FRANCISCO BUSINESS REFERENCES ============================= D. P. REAVIS. Physician and Surgeon. J. M. IRELAND. Physician and Surgeon and propr. of hotel. JAS. C. PATTEN. Physician and Surgeon. R. L. HUSSEY. R. R. Agent and Township Trust. A. A. MONROE. General Merchant. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and Notions, Crockery, Glassware, Tinware. Also proprietor of harness shop. W. S. McCONNELL. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries and Confectionery, Wood and Willow-ware, Tobacco, Cigars and Notions. Also propr. of Hotel. Good accommodations for Travelers. Feed Stable attached. L. B. WALLACE. Dealer in Drugs and Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Toilet Articles, Perfumery, Shoulder Braces, Trusses, Cigars, Wines and Liquors for medical purposes. School Books, Blank Books and a full line of Stationery. Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded. HAZLETON BUSINESS REFERENCES ============================ P. H. CURTNER. Physician and Surgeon. E. J. HOWARD. Physician and Surgeon. J. F. GUDGEL. Physician and Surgeon. KIGHTLY & WEST. Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Notions, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Groceries, etc. Cash paid for Hogs, Corn and Wheat. No. 2 Main street. DANIEL KNIGHT. Justice of the Peace. Collections made. Conveyancing accurately done. Also Gunsmith; does all kinds of Gunsmith work. Shop and office on 1st street. W. S. KELLEY. Attorney at Law. Collections solicited and promptly made. All Legal Business will receive prompt attention. T. J. ELLIS & Co. Manufacturers and Dealers in hard and soft Lumber. Office and Res. at Hazelton. T. J. ELLIS. manufacturer in Lumber and Lath. Office and Yard, Hazelton. W. S. SEARS. Telegraph Operator and Railroad Agent. Also Agent for Farm Machinery, Wagons, Etc. A sample on hand. Orders solicited and filled promptly. JOHN F. BRISCOE. Propr. of "Modoc Hotel." This hotel has been refitted and refurnished, and prices reduced. Good sample rooms, and especial attention given Commercial Travelers. House near Depot. Barber shop attached, where a first class shave can be had. Main street. W. A. BARNETT. Propr. of "Barnett House." This hotel has been recently opened and furnished. Prices reasonable. Good sample rooms. Especial attention to commercial men. House opposite depot. Also dealer in groceries, flour, notions, produce, lime, cement, plaster, candies, glassware, queenware, tobacco, cigars, etc. SAMUEL ADAMS. Propr. of Main street Saloon, where will be found apple, peach, and other brandies. Sour mash, Robinson Co., McBrayer, and other fine whiskies. Wines, cigars, Durham smoking tobacco, and all kinds of chewing tobacco. SAMUEL MILBURN. Railway carpenter. HAUBSTADT BUSINESS REFERENCES ============================= REV. GEO. L. WIDERIN. Catholic Priest, Haubstadt. REV. J. J. MERCKLE. Catholic Priest, St. James. ANTON JESER. Dealer in Grain and Seeds, also Agricultural Implements of all kinds. MICHAEL J. HUFMANN. Carpenter, Contractor and Builder, Dealer in all kinds of Building Material, Chicago Pine Lumber, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Lath, rough and hard Lumber, &c. DAVID A. EPPERSON. Owner and Patentee of Shaft support for vehicles. Shop, township, county, and state rights for sale. For territory or shop rights apply by letter or personally to the Patentee at Haubstadt, or to S. A. Reavis, General Agent, Princeton, Indiana. PAUL HALLER. Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in Fine Cigars. Having at all times a full line of Fine Goods on hand, I would respectfully solicit a share of public patronage. Factory at St. James. GEO. D. SEITZ. R.R. Agent and Telegraph Operator. LORENTZ ZILIAK, JR. Music Teacher. CAPT. CHRIST. REISTER. Ex Capt. Co. D, 32d Ind. Vol. Dealer and Manufacturer of Building Brick. PETER OTTMANN, M.D. Physician and Surgeon. GOTTLIEB STIEFEL. Proprietor of Blacksmith shop. Repairing of all kinds neatly and promptly done. Shop on section 34. JOHN TENBARGE. Veterinary Surgeon and Notary Public. Office St. James. JAMES M. WILLIAMS. Teacher in Public Schools, and Agent for the McCormick Harvester and Farming Implements generally. Res. Sec. 10. P.O. Haubstadt. W. C. YEAGER. School Teacher, P.O. St. James. C. IAHN. Merchant Tailor. All kinds of Tailoring done with skill and despatch. Good fits guaranteed. All work warranted. Work solicted. Good fits and low prices in my motto. Shop over Ulsomer's store. OAKLAND BUSINESS REFERENCES =========================== DR. S. L. WILSON. Resident Dentist. All work neatly executed in the latest styles, and warranted to give satisfaction. Particular attention given to the treatment of diseased gums, and the natural teeth. Office at Res., on South Main street. W. F. FOWLER. Dealer in Tobacco, Grain, Machinery and Manufacturer and Dealer in Lumber. JAS. E. CHAPPELL. Justice of the Peace. GEO. C. MASON. Physician and Surgeon. JAS. M. COCKRUM. Attorney at Law. N. B. WILSON. Dealer in Furniture and Home Furnishing Goods. A nice lot of pictures and picture frames on hand. Repairs of all kinds neatly done. A. BELL. Life and Fire Insurance and Real Estate Agent. N. A. SPILMAN. Editor and Publisher of "Oakland Enterprise." New type and press. job work solicited. JAS. B. BERKSHIRE. Editor and Publisher of "Oakland City Times," also Job Printing Office. Harrison St. GEO. A. VIERLING. Propr. of "Oakland Livery and Feed Stable." Best accommodation for all the demands of the public. Special accommodations for drummers. Outfits for wedding parties. Boarding by the day or week. Parties can secure a team by mail in advance. Will be pleased to accommodate all. EDWARD L. RICHARDSON. General Blacksmith and Manufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, and Plows. Finished work constantly on hand. Repairing will received prompt and special attention. L. W. JARRETT. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Crockery and Glassware, &c. Harrison St., half a block west of Main. HENRY C. VICKERS. Merchant. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and Notions, Grocery, Glass and Queensware, Wood and Willow Ware, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Clothing, 7c. Corner Main and Harrison St. W. M. COCKRUM. Proprietor of Stave Factory and Saw Mill. Dealer in Lumber, Staves, Timber, &c. W. H. SPRINGER. Dealer in Cooking, Heating and Parlor Stoves, Brass, Enameled and Sugar Kettles. Manufacturer of tin, copper and sheet iron ware of every description. All kinds of jobbing, roofing, spouting and guttering done at short notice. Old copper, brass and pewter taken in exchange. Main street, between Harrison and Depot street. LEWIS F. HOFFMAN. Wagon maker. Repairs of all kinds will received prompt attention. Also Attorney at Law. A. J. CALDWELL. Proprietor of Steam Portable Saw Mill. Dealer in all kinds of hard and soft lumber. Res. and P. O., Oakland City. KNEIR, F. Dealer in all kinds of Merchandise and Lumber. Also proprietor of saw mill and threshing machine. Dongola. GEO. S. L. GRIFFITH. Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods and Notions, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes. Family Groceries and provisions. Main street. OWENSVILLE BUSINESS REFERENCES ============================== F. M. WELBORN & CO. Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Hardware, and Groceries. North-east corner of square. BIRD & SMITH. Corner of Main and Brummitt Streets, Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Queensware, Hardware, and Groceries. All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for goods and cash. JAMES MONTGOMERY. Corner of Main and Montgomery Streets. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Queensware, &c. L. F. HOBGOOD. North side of Public Square. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Queensware, Glassware and Hardware. J. F. HOFFMAN. Carriage Maker and Blacksmith, also dealer in Self-Binders, Mowers, Rakes, Drills, Plows and Harrows. North side of square. JAS. H. CLARK. Magistrate, also Manufacturer and dealer in Harness. Repairing promptly and neatly done. West side of Main street, north of Public Square. W. B. KIMBALL. One door east of P.O. Manufacturer and dealer in Tinware, Stoves, Hardware, and Farm Implements. W. H. TICHENOR, Cor. 3d and Brummitt Streets. Carriage and Wagon Maker, and Blacksmith; also a full line of Blacksmiths' Supplies. R. M. SURATT. South-west Cor. of 3d and Brummitt streets. General Blacksmith. Horse Shoeing a specialty. Work first class in all respects. J. H. GARRETT. Barber and fashionable Hairdresser, also a fine line of Cigars and Tobacco. East side of Public Square. GEO. W. GORMAN. Attorney at Law and Notary Public. ALFRED W. SPRAGUE. Attorney at law and Teacher. S. B. ROBINSON. School Teacher. G. R. WILLIAMS. School Teacher. MRS. M. J. JAQUESS. Proprietress of "JAQUESS HOUSE," corner Main and Warrick streets. A good stable is kept in connection with the hotel, and a free Hack is run to all trains for the accommodation of guests. E. D. HULFISH. Editor and Proprietor of the "WEEKLY ECHO." First Class Job Work of all Kinds neatly and promptly done. A. C. WOODRUFF, M.D. Physician and Surgeon. T. S. HOPKINS, M.D. Physician and Surgeon. J. D. BOREN. School Teacher. CHAS. S. WASSON. School Teacher JOHN G. TREMOR. Boot and Shoemaker. Works first class and satisfaction guaranteed. FRED WETTER. Carriage and Wagon Maker. Fine Carriages a specialty. Repairing promptly done at reasonable rates. W. H. TICHENOR. Blacksmith and Wagon Maker. Horse Shoeing a specialty. Cor. of 3d and Brummitt streets. THOS. LOCKHART. Blacksmith and Wagon Maker. Special attention given to shoeing horses. South side of Public Square. JAS. L. STEWART. Plasterer. First class work done at reasonable rates. H. D. McGARY. Dealer in Grain, Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions and Hardware. Located at McGary station, on Owensville Branch of E. & T. H. R. R. F. W. HAUSS. R.R. Agent and Coal Dealer, Office at Depot. PATOKA BUSINESS REFERENCES ========================== STEWARD & DANKS. Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Glassware, Queenware, Wood and Willow-ware, Hardware, Notions, Fancy Articles, Agricultural Implements, Wagons, Self-Binding Reapers, etc. Store on Main st. P. O. attached. FRED C. FEDERER. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Queenware, Glassware, and all goods found in a first-class store. Main street. T. H. JERAULD. Dealer in Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Clothing, etc. No. 45 Main street. WHIT. C. LAMB. Has a complete stock of staple and fancy Groceries, Glassware, Queensware, Wood and Willow-ware, which is is selling at bottom prices. Store one door south of P. O. W. D. DANIELS. Dealer in Walnut Lumber. HEBER INGLE. Manufacturer and Dealer in Hard Wood Lumber. R. N. PARRETT. Manufacturer and Dealer in Hard Wood Lumber. C. E. COOK. Manufacturer of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware, and Dealer in the best makes of Heating and Cook Stoves. Guttering, Spouting, and all kinds of Tin work done. Repairing solicited and neatly done. J. MORLOCK. Distiller of Pure Whiskies and Alcohol. Terms cash. Orders filled promptly. Cash paid for corn. ROBERT WEBER. Owner and Proprietor of Bluff City Mills, Dealer in all kinds of Grain, Manufacturer of best grades of Family Flour. Custom work and grinding done at all times. LUCIUS F. ALVIS. Blacksmith and Wagon-maker. Farm Implements made and repaired. Reapers and Farm Machinery repaired. All work done neatly and skillfully. Shop on Main street. B. R. PALMER. Blacksmith and Wagon-maker, Farm Implements made and repaired. Reapers and other machinery repaired. All work done with neatness and dispatch. Shop Main and Spring streets. M. A. KITCHELL. Manufacturer and Repairer of Boots and Shoes. All work first-class. Shop on Main street. MONROE KEY. Carpenter, Contractor & Builder. Contracts solicited, and work done on time accurately and skillfully. W. S. SEARS & BRO. "The Druggists," Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Books, and Stationery. Pure Wines and Liquors for medical use. Store on Main street. A. F. BRUNER. Agent for "Genuine Singer Sewing Machine." All the attachments, needles, etc., kept on hand. Office at residence on Main street. R. T. HENDERSON. Agent for Continental Fire Insurance Co., New York. Office at Res. 2 miles south of Hazelton. HOWARD & SEARS. Physicians and Surgeons. John F. Howard, Res. of farm, N.W. of Patoka, G. M. Sears, Res. Upper Main St. Office Sears & Bro's. Drug. J. H. GIBBS. Physician and Surgeon. Office on Main St., up stairs. WM. M. GIVENS. Proprs. of "Patoka Saloon," where Robinson Co., KY., Whiskey, Sour Mash, Bourbon, Wheat, Corn, Rye, and other whiskies. Peach, Apple, and other brandies. Wines of all kinds. Cigars, Tobacco, Canned Salmon, Oysters, Sardines, Crackers, Cheese, etc., can be found, Main St. ROBERT A. FIELD. Propr. of "Bell Saloon," where Robinson Co., KY., Whiskey, Sour Mash, Bourbon, Wheat, Corn, Rye, and other whiskies. Peach, Apple, and other brandies with wines of all kinds, are on draught. Cigars, Tobacco, Canned Salmon, Oysters, Sardines, Crackers, Cheese, etc., Main St. F. M. MILBURN. Propr. of Hotel, Main street, where Clean Beds, Good Table, and all the modern conveniences will be found. Stable attached. Charges reasonable. MOSES K. ROBB. Ex-County Commissioner. W. F. HUDELSON. Township Trustee. JOSIAH KIGHTLY. Township Assessor. H. M. SPAIN. Deputy. L. S. FRENCH. Civil Engineer. E. G. LOCKHART. Justice of the Peace and Conveyancer. Collections Solicited and promptly made. All Legal Business will receive prompt attention. Conveyancing neatly and accurately done. Office at Res. ANNIE ANTELL. School Teacher. CHRISTOPHER RAAB. U. S. Storekeeper, Patoka Distillery. S. B. JERAULD. Publisher and Printer. W. J. HALL. Head Sawyer for R. N. Parrett. H. A. MILLARD. Head Sawyer for Heber Ingle. A. A. MELLINGER. Carpenter and Contractor. W. L. WILSON. Carpenter and Contractor. SUMMITVILLE BUSINESS REFERENCES =============================== HUNTER & BOOK. Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Hardware, Queensware, &c. G. B. BLACKWELL. Physician and Surgeon, Graduate of E. M. Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. ROBERT MOORE. Physician and Surgeon. S. M. WESTON. Blacksmithing and Wagon Making promptly and neatly done to order and low prices. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BUSINESS REFERENCES ======================================= JASPER DAVIDSON. Farmer, Producer and Stock Dealer. LEMUEL JENKINS. Farmer and Stock Dealer and Mill Owner. T. W. BASINGER. Physician and Surgeon, located at Oatsville, Pike county. MARY HUFY. Teacher in Public Schools. LETTIE HUEY. Teacher in Pubic Schools. JAS. O'NEAL. Township Trustee and Farmer. DICKSON CROW. Farmer and Township Assessor.