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Book Title: Counties Of Howard And Tipton, Indiana

LEADING INDUSTRIES.

   Banks.-Tipton has two banks, both private. Vickrey's is the oldest, having
been started prior to 1870. It is owned by Dr. A. M. Vickrey, and does a general
banking business. It is one of the solid institutions of the town. The other
bank, known as the Tipton County Bank, was opened in 1876. E. H. Shirk is
President, and E. H. Shirk, Jr., Cashier. It has large capital, does a large and
paying business, and is, in every sense, a credit to the town, and the county.

   Hotels.-Four hotels furnish entertainment for the traveling public. The
Commercial House, E. C. Waits, proprietor, is situated at the southwest corner
of the public square. It is a large, roomy, brick structure, elegantly
furnished. Mr. Waits has been in the hotel business nearly all his life, and
understands it thoroughly. The City Hotel, on East Jefferson street, is under
the management of Selsman Meeker. It is a three-story frame, and it has been a
feature of the town for a score of years. The Farmers' Hotel, also on East
Jefferson street, is owned and managed by Harrison A. WToodruff, who first began
the business over thirty years ago, but who has given most of his time since
then to the management of a splendid farm west of town. The Indiana House, also
on East Jefferson street, is managed by S. F. Legg. It was started by A. Lay
several years ago, who was recently succeeded by the present owner.

   Dry Goods.-Pickens & Bros, began business in Tipton in 1862, and have been
engaged ever since in the exclusive dry goods business. They carry a large
stock. M. Rosenthal has been in successful business since January, 1874 W. R.
Oglebay & Bro. came to Tipton from Thorntown in February, 1881. They carry an
extensive stock, as do Haynes, Grishaw & Shook, who succeeded the Granger
Co-operative Store in 1878.

   Dry Goods and Groceries.-A. Jackson began business in 1870, and subsequently
admitted H. C. Finney into partnership.

   Groceries and Provisions.-William Barlow succeeded Turpen & Taylor in 1871.
Deal & Means is composed of A. Deal and Charles Means. J. A. Gleason will soon
move into a new building. The firm of Wilson & Harvey is composed of Woodrow W.
Wilson and Henry Harvey. A. Reddelberger came to Tipton about two years ago from
Brookville. A. Bennett came to Tipton from Monticello, about the beginning of
1883. J. H. Zinn succeeded to the business of W. H. Wallace.

   Drugs.-Henry Mehlig began the business in 1869, and has conducted it
continuously since that time. He is one of the oldest merchants in the place,
there being only two or three who have been longer in business in Tipton. Dr.
Van Nuys succeeded Gleason, Wilson & Co. He has practiced medicine for many
years, and is an experienced druggist. J. C. F. Evans has been a resident of
Tipton and Tipton County all his life. He bought out the drug stock of Moore &
Co. in January, 1883.

   Hardware and Agricultural Implements.-M. L. Bowlin has been in the business
for years, having succeeded his father, C. C. Bowlin, who began it in 1864. E.
A. Overman is an experienced business man. He has ?been a resident of Tipton for
many years. He succeeded J. P. Hutchings. T. S. Armstrong began the hardware
business in 1860, and is now the oldest merchant in Tipton in one continuous
pursuit.

   Boots and Shoes.-Finley M. Hill has been in this business since 1868, as
manufacturer and dealer. L. B. Bradbury became a citizen of Tipton in 1879, and
opened his present business shortly thereafter.

   Saddlery and Harness.-The principal dealers in these articles are S. B.
Bradbury and Tichenor & Bros., the Hatter firm being composed of J. A. and T. E.
Tichenor.

   Bakeries and Restaurants.-The most prominent of the persons engaged in these
industries are Martin Kleyla and Henry Saar.

   Merchant Tailoring.-Stephen Lowley began in this business in 1856, in Tipton.
Frank J. Lebo is the only other prominent merchant tailor.

   Jewelry.-Granville Grove is the most prominent jeweler.

   Millinery.-The dealers in millinery goods are Mrs. F. Avis, the Misses
Rothgery, Miss Fisher and Mrs. P. P. Clark.

   Furniture.-The most prominent dealers in furniture are Young & Nance and
Collins & McNeal. The former do, also, a general undertaking business.

   Music Dealers.-Prominent among the music dealers are J. E. Rumsey and J. A.
Wertz.

   Saving Machines.-A. M. Weed and E. A. Overman are the dealers in these
necessary domestic articles.

   Photographers.-Henry Hysman and George M. Lebo are the only photographers.

   Livery Stables.-There are four livery stables and they are operated by the
following named persons: Bates Bros., J. A. Tichenor, Mr. Tindall and E. B. Fippen.

   Blacksmithing.-George Boyer began blacksmithing in Tipton in 1851, and has
continued it to the present. Among the others in this business are John Bower,
D. C. Jones and Charles & Warner.

   Gunsmiths.-Martin Prilliman is the only gunsmith. He is a pioneer, having
lived in the town almost from its organization.


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COUNTIES OF HOWARD AND TIPTON, INDIANA.

HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL.
ILLUSTRATED.

CHARLES BLANCHARD. EDITOR.
CHICAGO: F. A. BATTEY & CO.
1883.


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