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Book Title: Counties Of Howard And Tipton, Indiana

MILLS AND MANUFACTURES.

   Tipton Flouring Mills.-After the completion of the Peru & Indianapolis
Bailroad through Tipton, William Dickson, James Price and others, under the firm
name of Dickson, Price & Co., built and operated a flour mill at the
intersection of Jefferson street with the railroad. Prior to this time, King &
Buffington's mill on Cicero Creek was the only one near town. They continued the
business until 1862, when they were succeeded by Staley, Barlow & Co., who
conducted it for several years. Isaac Parker & Sons succeeded Staley, Barlow &
Co. Subsequently, the mill was in various hands, and among the men who have been
interested in it may be mentioned Hugh Dickey, John M. Patterson, S. M. Taylor
and E. Propst. It is now owned and operated by Messrs. Friend & McFall, composed
of K. M. Friend and A. C. McFall. This mill is of large capacity, and here is
handled most of the grain marketed in Tipton.

   Planing Mills.-There are two planing mills in Tipton. That of William B.
Young was established by him prior to 1870, and is still owned by him. It is in
active operation and requires several hands. The other mill is owned by John H.
Tyner. It was erected in 1873, since which time Mr. Tyner has been connected
with it, first as part owner and now as sole proprietor. These mills, in
addition to planing lumber, are engaged in manufacturing sash, doors and blinds,
and the proprietors also deal in dressed lumber.

   Saw Mills.-Among the principal saw mills are those owned by William L.
Berryman and M. L. Bowlin. These gentlemen are also extensive dealers in lumber.

   Staves.-M. Rosenthal operates probably the largest stave factory in the
State. It is located near the intersection of the Lake Erie & Western and Wabash
Railroads. In it are employed a small army of hands. Since its establishment
three years ago, 8,000,000 staves have been handled.

   Heading and Hubs.-This industry is owned and conducted by Tyner, Hasket &
Co., employs a large number of men, and is one of the-important enterprises of
the town.

   Carriages and Wagons.-The manufacturers of these vehicles are Boyer &
Wafflar, Raphael Charles, John Bower and Fred Avis.

   Tile and Pressed Brick.-Very extensive works for the manufacture of these
commodities have been erected by the firm of Berryman & Qualter, composed of
William L. Berryman and Thomas Qualter.

   Monuments.-The only marble works in the town are owned by Samuel P. Martindale.

   Brick.-Caleb B. Shank and W. B. Graham supply the town with brick.

   Amusements. -Two excellent halls with everything necessary to the
presentation of the drama grace the town, namely, Newcomer & Moore's Opera
House, seating capacity, 500, erected in 1880; and Kleyla's Theater seating
capacity, 900, erected in 1882. These halls have large, roomy stages, which are
provided with magnificent scenery. All their arrangements are first class in
every particular.


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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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