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ANITA. Population, 1,118. On [sic An] incorporated town, located on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Grant township, Cass county, 14 miles n. e. of Atlantic, the judicial seat, and 68 w. of Des Moines. Has 5 churches, a graded public school, 2 banks, water works, an opera house, and a weekly newspaper---the Tribune. Daily mail route between Anita and Masena [sic Massena], distance 14 miles, fare $1. Telephone exchange and connection. Exp., U. S. Tel., Postal and W. U. E. L. Newton, postmaster.

Alamito Sanitary Dairy Co, Glen Kiehl manager.
Anita Bank, J C Voorhees and C E Faulkner proprs.
Anita Concert Band, Carl Carson leader.
Anita Orchestra, G A Roe mngr.
ANITA TRIBUNE (Weekly), W F Budd Editor and Propr.
Atlantic Produce Co, A D Todhunter mngr.
Atwood Roy, dray.
Bangham Eneix & Co (Louis C Bangham, Roy H Eneix), grocers.
Bannick W OL, wagonmaker.
Bear Wm, general store.
Beaver Charles V, physician.
Bell D C & Co (Dec C and Harry L), harness.
Bloomer Cold Storage Co, F S Dorsey mngr.
Boatwright Homer E, R R and exp agt.
Bowen Clyde H, drugs.
BUDD WALTER F, Editor and Propr Anita Tribune.
Budd & Glass (John W Budd, Lora O Glass), restaurant.
Bullock A D, general store.
Burkhart Newton C, grain.
Campbell Howard E, physician.
Carey Edward, vet surgeon.
Carey J L & Son (John L and Harry L), real estate.
Carson Carl, leader Anita Concert Band.
Carter, Roe & Co (Frank Carter jr, Glen A Roe, Frank E Carter), clothing.
Cate Harry H, tailor.
Citizens Savings Bank (capital $50,000), B D Forshay pres, W R Spence cashr.
Clardy Charles, garage.
Cochran Archie R, dairy.
Conley & Worthing (O O Conley, F O Worthing), proprs Majestic Theatre.
Deeming J M, contractor.
Dinsmore Wm H, photographer.
Ditts George, carpenter.
Dougherty Jonas W, furniture.
East Clyde V, jeweler.
Elery Wilton, vet surgeon.
Eller L R, dentist.
Farmers Supply Co, hardware implements and furniture.
Fish Walter E, dentist.
Fordyce George W, jeweler.
Fullerton Lumber Co, R D Vernon mngr.
Galliher L R & Co, hardware and implts.
Gissibl J F, horse breeder.
Goodpasture C J, contractor.
Grace & Grace (J M and E E), meats.
Hadley Lyell P, drugs.
Haist Adam, propr Pearl Roller Mills.
Hansen-Lage Co (Claude Hansen, Carl Lage), general store.
Holmes E W, lumber and coal.
Holton Earl S, lawyer.
Howard Frank R, feed barn.
Irving John, coal and grain.
Johansen P A, electrician.
Johnson Bros (Andrew and Wm E), live stock.

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Kunz Grain Co, M Millhollin mngr.
Lattig & Crawford (C J Lattig, W F Crawford), general store.
Lewis J B Co, general store.
Long J W & Son (J W and Chester A), furn and undertakers.
McDermott J D, horse breeder.
Macklin J W, osteopath.
Mallory John H, meats.
Miller Godfrey, nursery man.
Myers & Eneix (S F Myers, R H Eneix), real estate.
Naylor F O, live stock.
Newton Edward L, sheep breeder.
Parker F B, well borer.
Pearl Roller Mills, Adam Haist propr.
Perry Salathiel T, baker.
Pratt Roley, live stock.
Robison Birdeau, milliner.
Rogers Nettie A, milliner.
Royal Tailoring Co, H H Cate mngr.
Rural Telephone Co, George Schell sec.
Schwenneker Bros (William and George) proprs Unique Theatre.
Stager John, shoemaker.
Staleup Joseph L, harnessmkr.
STOFFS GEORGE H, Propr Stoffs Hotel.
STOFFS HOTEL, George H Stoffs Propr, The Only Strictly First Class Hotel in the City, Headquarters Commercial Men.
Swartz & Swolley (B F Swartz, W B Swolley), plumbers.
Todhunter A G, auctioneer.
Wagner J A, restaurant.
White Mrs John, carpet weaver.
Wiegand Valentine, shoes.
Wilson Bros (Charles L and Robert A), livery.
Worthing G S, grocer.
Worthington Frank O, restaurant.
Young J D insurance.
ZIEGLER A H F (Ziegler & Ziegler), Lawyer.
ZIEGLER H P (Ziegler & Ziegler), Lawyer.
ZIEGLER & ZIEGLER (A H F and H P) Lawyers, Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Prompt Attention to all Business Entrusted.

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ATLANTIC. Population, 4,560. An incorporated city located on the Nishnabotna river and on the C., R. I. & P. and A., N. & S. Rys., in Cass county, of which it is the judicial seat. It is 60 miles n. e. of Council Bluffs, 82 w. of Des Moines and 440 w. of Chicago, Ill. This is the trade center of a prosperous agricultural district and is supplied with 12 churches, excellent educational facilities, water works, fire department, opera house, 5 banks and 2 newspapers, The Atlantic News-Telegraph (daily), and the Advertiser (semi-weekly). There are several elevators, iron works, planing mill, canning factory, knitting factory, machine shops, creamery, etc. Ships grain, live stock, produce and canned goods. Tel., Postal and W. U. Exp., U. S. Wm C. Williams, postmaster.

Advertiser The (semi-weekly), Robinson & Lewis publrs.
Ahrens Hannah, milliner.
Aldrich Bros (Frank P and Harry S), contractors.
Alexander Fred M, stationery.
Allard James D, restaurant.
Andrews & Baxter (A E Andrews, H P Baxter), real estate.
Appleman Porter I, real estate and dog breeder.
Atlantic Automobile Co, C L Andrews pres, B A Spiney sec.
Atlantic Band, C S Leach mngr.
Atlantic Bottling Works (J F Fuhlendorf).
Atlantic Candy Kitchen, J E Taylor propr.
Atlantic Canning Co, J W Cuykendall mngr.
Atlantic Cemetery Assn, J S Harlan sec.
Atlantic Commercial Club, J A McWade pres, Charles F Chase sec, W M Smiley treas.
Atlantic Co-operative Delivery System, R D Morrill sec.
Atlantic Electric Light Works, Ed Nichols mngr.
Atlantic Gas Light Co, C W Fair mngr.
Atlantic Green House, Nichols Bros proprs.
Atlantic Hospital, Atlantic Hospital Assn proprs.
Atlantic Hospital Assn, C V Wilder pres.
Atlantic Hotel, G F Lang propr.
Atlantic Knitting Co, Wm Rottenberg pres, S C Peterson sec and treas.
Atlantic National Bank (capital $100,000), J A McWaid pres, L W Niles cashier.
ATLANTIC NEWS-TELEGRAPH (Daily) News Publishing Co Proprs.

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Atlantic Northern & Southern Ry, H S Rattenborg pres, H K Williams sec.
Atlantic Produce Co, G G Jeck mngr.
Atlantic Tea and Coffee Co (W E Brockelsby).
Atlantic Water Works, Ed Nichols supt.
Bailey & Jones (Richard H Bailey, Edward F Jones), grocers.
Baxter C M & A A Pettit Land Co.
Bay State Studio, O V Newell mngr.
Becker F J, physician.
Beech Albert G, general store.
Beener Wm C, baker.
Beers Nora M, milliner.
Bennett E P, real estate.
Block Charles & Son (Charles and Isaac N), clothing.
Boggess Bros (G M and D E), plumbers.
Bojens Albert, hardware.
BOORMAN H M, Attorney-at-Law, Practice in All Courts, Damage Cases a Specialty. (See adv in Legal Blue Book).
Bradbury John C, coal and wood.
Bradley Charles E, real estate.
Brown Grocery Co, O W Brown mngr.
Budd S L, restaurant.
Bunton G H, grain.
Burgner Emery, tailor.
Burke Charles B, physician.
Burnea Joseph, general store and mayor.
Butler Edward, wagonmaker.
Butler Harley, dray.
Camblin Ross J, restaurant.
Campbell Cassius L, physician.
Campbell J A & Son (J A and C T), flour mill and elevator.
Canfield R J, propr White Pole Garage.
Cannon Roy D, mngr W U Tel Co.
Cardio Michael C, propr Hotel Cardio.
Carnegie Free Public Library, May N Adams librarian.
CASS COUNTY ABSTRACT CO, Charles A Grubb Owner and Manager (Member Abstracters Assn of Iowa), Complete Records of All Lands and Tracts in Cass County.
CEDAR RAPIDS OIL CO (Cedar Rapids), F D Kreamer mngr. (See page 1565).
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Central Iowa Poultry and Egg Co, Peter A Casey mngr.
Chamberlin Glen L, chiropractor.
CHASE CHARLES A, Pres News Publishing Co and Sec Atlantic Commercial Club.
CHASE E P, Sec and Treas News Publishing Co.
Christensen Bros, general store.
Christensen P C, carpet weaver.
Clark Benjamin, baker.
Clark Carl G, physician.
Clark & Brandt (W S Clark, Purl Brandt), cigars.
Clovis Curtis B, lawyer.
Cole Crowley E, jeweler.
Cole David Creamery Co, L M Miller mngr.
Collins Liston, real estate.
Conrad Shoe Co, H C Conrad, mngr.
Conway & Smith (Michael Conway, P R Smith), real estate.
Cook Martin, propr Trilby Hotel.
Curtis & Follett (Guy A Curtis, W A Follett), lawyers.
Cushion Machine & Auto Co, Edward Cushion propr.
Dacken H G, real estate.
Daisy Stock Remedy Co, J E Bruce pres, F H Townsend sec.
DALY JOHN C, Propr Pullman Hotel.
Deering N W & Son (N W and Wilbur), hardware.
Denison Samuel, cabinetmaker.
Duval A M, real estate.
Egbert Harry H, photographer.
Eggers Bros (John and Otto), jewelers.
ELLIOTT W B, Propr Park Hotel.
Emmert Max, physician.
Fero Charles, cider mnfr.
Farmers Savings Bank (capital $30,000), Nels P Hoegh pres, M B Nelson cashr.
Finley Charles D, osteopath.
Flater Wm F, restaurant.
Foley & Collins (Nellie Foley, Agnes Collins), milliners.
Franks Drug Co, W N Franks, mngr.
Frost H L, propr Unique Theatre.
Gamble Robert A, osteopath.
Gardner Press, M Gardner propr, printers.
Gaskill Wm M, 2d hand goods.
Geanos Thomas, shoe shing parlor.
Giffen James A, furn and undertaker.
Gillett Ansel, dry goods.
Gillett Henry C, cigar mnfr.
Gillett & Peterson (J W Gillett, Harve Peterson), cigar mnfrs.
Gilliam J B W, insurance.
Goff & Shannon (Dug Goff, Ed Shannon), real estate.
Goodell Frank E, laundry.
Goodspeed Bert A, lawyer.
Goss Joseph A, drugs.
Graham Lattimer & Deeds, general store.
Graham Wm F, physician.
Green Bay Lumber Co, B R Wasson mngr.
Greenleaf John Q, painter.
GRUBB CHARLES A, Lawyer, Owner and Manager Cass County Abstract Co.

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Hammer Wm U, dentist.
Hansen Clothing Co (John P Hansen).
Hansen & Lowe (H M Hansen, W D Lowe), hardware.
Hedges Bros (Roy and Wright), dyers.
Hedges James, carpenter.
Heers Walter C, dentist.
HENNINGSEN GEORGE, Pres Kimballton Construction Co. (See adv opp.)
Henshaw & Martin (Wm N Henshaw, Wm B Martin), general store.
Herbert D O Abstract Co (Delmar O Herbert).
Herbert & Leach (F W Herbert, C S Leach), proprs Majestic Theatre.
Highley Bros & Co (G H and A C Highley, Mrs E W Scott), grocers.
Hodgkins Russ W, restaurant.
Hoffman John, drayage.
Hoffman Samuel jr, loans and ins.
Hopley Thomas, live stock.
Hostetler Albert J, real estate and ins.
Hotel Cardio, M C Cardio propr.
Hubbard John F, loans.
Hunt Charles, live stock.
Hunter S G Iron Works Co, T C Brett mngr, bridge contrs.
Hupp Edward T, dentist.
Hupp Theodore Mrs, artist.
Hupp Theodore A, feed mill.
Iowa Telephone Co, G W Nicklas mngr.
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank (capital $100,000), J S Harlan pres, H W Fulton cashier.
Jacobson Machine Works, Charles F Jacobson propr.
JENSEN T G, Mngr Kimbalton Construction Co. (See adv opp.)
Johansen Peter A, electrician.
Johnson Albert & Sons (Albert, G S and F K), clothing.
Johnson Automobile Co (Albert Johnson).
Johnson John R, saw filer.
Jones James B, drugs.
Joyce W T Co, F M Chapman mngr, lumber.
KIMBALLTON CONSTRUCTION CO (Capital $50,000), George Henningsen Pres, T G Jensen Mngr, Bridge Builders and General Contractors. (See adv opp.)
King Rowley E, real estate.
Kingsley Charles, bowling.
Kjar Jens, painter.
Lang George F, propr Atlantic Hotel.
Lang Jacob, real est and auctioneer.
Langdon Mrs Mary L, milliner.
Larson Frank D, jeweler.
Laurenson James W, contractor.
Lewis Edward A, photographer.
Linke Emil, shoes.
Litterst Carl J, baker.
Lorenzen Rudolph, meats.
Lyle Josiah A, carpenter.
Lynch Peter, locksmith.
Lynch Wm M, drayage.
McCall Alexander D, dentist.
McCall's Orchestra, A D McCall mngr.
McKay Hugh, carpenter.
McNeil Clyde E, real estate.
McNierney Thomas, live stock.
Majestic Theater, Herbert & Leach proprs.
Marquis Mercantile Co, E E Marquis mngr, general store.
Marsh W H, propr Oxford Cafe.
Marshall J H & Son (Joseph H and Howard A), dry goods.
Melcher Dora, dry goods.
Meredith Camden A, lawyer.
Meredith C Parks, farm implts and coal.
Miller G Roscoe, dentist.
Moore Robert H, drugs.
Moreland Wm, live stock.
Morris Thomas B, physician.
Mullins Ulysses S, physician.
Murray Patrick, well driller.
Musson Bros Co, Fred C Musson pres, Frank R Musson sec, telephone.
Nebe Shoe Co (Frank M Nebe).
Needles Charles W, wagonmaker.
Nelson, Schrock & Grulke (Chas Nelson, J A Shrock, Albert Grulke), clothing.
Nelson & Hoegh (Soren R Nelson, Walter Hoegh), harness.
NEWS PUBLISHING CO, Charles F Chase Pres, E P Chase Sec and Treas, Publrs Atlantic News-Telegraph.
Nichols Bank, Wm M Nichols pres, F M Nichols cashier.
Nichols Bros (Wm M and F M), proprs Nichols Bank and Atlantic Green House.
Northwestern Orchestra, C J Litterst mngr.
Occidental Hotel, Jap Pierce propr.
O'Dea John F, contractor.
Olsen Knitting Co, Wm Rottenberg pres, S C Petersen sec.
Oransky L & Son (Louis and Abraham), dry goods.
Osborne Cyrus B, furniture.
Oxford Cafe, W H Marsh propr.
PARK HOTEL, W B Elliott Propr, Centrally Located, All Modern Conveniences, Headquarters Commercial Men, Rates $2, $2.25 and $2.50.
Parsons F & Co (E F Parsons), drugs.
Peacock J H, agent U S Exp Co.
Pellett Walter J, real estate.
Pennell George E, lawyer.
Pettit & Baxter (Edwin W Pettit, Wm H Baxter), livery.
Pierce Corris A, 2d hand goods.
Pierce Jap, propr Occidental Hotel.
Plotts B R, notary.
Plotts Nelson Co (Inc), B R Platts pres, M B Nelson sec and treas, insurance.
Pollock David K, physician.
PULLMAN HOTEL, John C Daly, Propr, Strictly First Class in All Particulars, Headquarters Commercial Men.
Purcell Harry L, jeweler.
Purity Ice Cream Co, W S Day propr.
Quint Melvin E, piano tuner.
Reynolds J N, real estate.
Ringle Bros (Garrett W and John P), live stock.
Roberts Walter, live stock.
Robinson & Lewis (Fred L Robinson, E E Lewis), publrs The Advertiser.
ROCKAFELLOW JOSEPH B, Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law, Practice in State and Federal Courts, Commercial Collections, Notary Public.
Rogers F H, dentist.
Rowe Hotel, Mrs Abbie Rowe propr.
Rowe Wm, dray.
Rudolph & Pine (S H Rudolph, L H Pine), lawyers.
Salisbury Clarence A, plumber.
Sankey B W, agt C., R I & P Ry.
Schiappacasse James, confectioner.
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Scott John M, lawyer.
Shannon Edward, real estate.
Shay W M, bicycle repairing.
Shrauger & Johnson (Inc), Mark Shrauger pres, Wm E Johnson sec, lighting rods.
Sibey Willard E, restaurant.
Simmons & Jobes (J H Simmons, F H Jobes), whol grocers.
Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Sitzer George D, physician.
Smiley Wm M, pianos.
Smith George, feed barn.
Sorenson Martin J, harness.
SPANGLER LEVI T, Grain Commission (Member Iowa Grain Dealer Assn), Track Buying and Specialty in Furnishing Feeders with Corn.
Spencer George, painter.
Standard Oil Co, Fred Schuldt mngr.
Steinke Fred Clothing Co (Fred and T G Steinke).
Stier Grocery Co (R D Morrow, W R Neal).
Strutz Carl F, tailor.
Sutherland Mrs Minnie, nurse.
Sutton & Sutton (Wm H and Isaac N), contractors.
Swab Enoch C, feed barn.
Swan Thomas B, lawyer.
Taylor Charles, brick mnfr.
Thomas Lorenzo D, express.
Trade Wm C, hides.
Triby Hotel, Martin Cook propr.
Uehran & Getz (George E Uehran, L M Getz), vet surgeon.
Walner Charles G, cigar mnfr.
Weidner Wm F, physician.
Weitzel Jacob, machinist.
Western Union Telegraph Co, Anna Boehnke mngr.
White Pole Garage, R J Canfield propr.
Whitmore Thomas C, lawyer.
Whitney Loan & Trust Co and Whitney Bank (capital $60,000), James G Whitney pres, Harry B Cavenaugh cashier.
Wilder Mrs Agnes R, physician.
Wilder Carlton V, physician.
Wilkin W A, insurance adjuster.
Willard & Willard (Ezra and E M), lawyers.
Williams Charles, tailor.
Williams Electric Works Claude Williams propr.
Williams Harry K, dentist.
Winne Jacob L, furn and undertaker.
WOOD & SAVERY (Ben U Wood, C W Savery: Members Abstracters Assn of Iowa), Attorneys-at-Law, Abstracters, Real Estate Loans and Notaries. (See page 189.)
Woodson Wm E, dray.
Woolsey Fred W, billposter.
Young Edward J, automobiles.
Young Men's Christian Assn, C W Savery pres.

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CUMBERLAND. Population, 552. An incorporated town located on the C., B. & Q. R. R., in Union township, Cass county, 17 miles s. e. of Atlantic the judicial seat, and 60 e. of Council Bluffs. It has Baptist, Catholic, Christian and Methodist churches, good schools, 2 banks, an opera house and a weekly newspaper, the Enterprise, Exp. Stage daily to Atlantic, fare 75 cents. Exp., Adams, Tel., W. U. Telephone connection. E. L. Richardson, postmaster.

Adams Express Co, J H Reppert agent.
Antrim Calvin, lumber.
Barnett L, physician.
Benedict V E, photographer.
Bolt George, live stock.
Breckenmaker Lee, meats.
Chaney J E, live stock.
Coffey & Irwin (Theodore Coffey, E T Irwin), agricultural implements.
Cumberland Automobile Co, James White propr.
Cumberland Enterprise, Ed L Richardson publr.
Cumberland Hotel, A Thompson propr.
Cumberland Opera House, E Hadaway propr.
CUMBERLAND SAVINGS BANK (Capital $25,000), E S Harlan Pres, C P Shearer Cashier.
Cumberland Telephone Co.
First National Bank (capital $25,000, surplus $25,000), Prosper Pettinger pres, Prosper H Pettinger cashr.
Fullerton Lumber Co, Otto Pirken [sic Pieken] mngr.
Gordinier G F, general store.
Hadaway Ernest, propr Opera House.
Harper A P, painter.
Harrison B Z, drugs.
Hopkins George, hardware.
Howell H H, produce.
Hydman Bros, live stock.
Jones Eli A, wagonmaker.
Latimer George, carpenter.
Loper Mrs S E, jeweler.
Lucas & Conine, harness.
Markey Edward, general store.
Pangburn ____, restaurant.
Pierce Gene, restaurant.
Purdum J H, produce.
Quinn Mayme E, milliner.
Read Howard E, milliner.
Reppert John H, R R and exp agt.
RICHARDSON ED L, Publr Cumberland Enterprise and Postmaster.
Rogers F H, dentist.
Scarr George F, drugs.
Smith Jacob, mason.
Thompson A, propr Cumberland House.
Turner Bros, grain.
Weaver Adam, physician.
Weir & Farwell, hardware.
Western Union Telegraph Co, J H Reppert agent.
White James, propr Cumberland Auto Co.
Whitney O G, general store.
[from Page 371]

DEWEY. A discontinued postoffice in Cass county, 30 miles s. e. of Atlantic, the county seat, and 5 from Massena, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

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GALION. A discontinued postoffice in Bear Grove township, Cass county, 11 1/2 miles southeast of Atlantic, the county seat, and 6 from Cumberland, the nearest railroad station and banking point. Has rural delivery from Atlantic.

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GRISWOLD. Population, 1,000. An incorporated town on the East Nishnaborna river and on the C., B. & Q. and C., R. I. & P. Rys., in Pleasant township, Cass county, 15 miles s. of Atlantic, the county seat, and 98 from Des Moines. Originally settled in 1879. Has Christian, Church of Christ, Methodist, Union, Catholic and Presbyterian churches, excellent educational advantages, a fine system of water works, fire department, electric light plant, 2 banks and a weekly newspaper, the American. Exp., Adams and U. S. Tel., W. U. Telephone connection. Wm C. Bryant, postmaster.

Adams Cafe, Will S Adams propr.
Adams John, auctioneer.
Allison Wm H, well borer.
Arlington Hotel, Mrs Caroline Scherdin proprietor.
Arrasmith Arthur G, insurance.
Arrasmith Perl L, drugs.
Atlantic Produce Co, W W Brown mngr.
Balcom James M, live stock.
Baughman A M, cattle breeder.
Baxter Allen S, vet surgeon.
Bloomer Cold Storage Co, James H Watson mngr.
Boiler Grover C, grocer.
Book & Watson (John R Book, George M Watson), drugs.
Brown George E, rendering works.
Brown John W, restaurant.
Brown & Baughman (Leo R Brown, Wesley Baughman), automobiles.
Bryant Wm C, postmaster.
Bryant & Bryant (Wm C and Thos J), lawyers.
Campbell & Son (Edward E and Marion E), meats.
Chisholm R B, physician.
Citizens' Bank, J H Alexander pres, H M Reinig cashr.
Colle Sadie, milliner.
Cook Milo H, mason.
Corderman Solomon, hog troughs.
Cottage Hotel, Claude Emory propr.
Daily J W, propr Griswold Light & Power Co.
Davis David D, meats.
Denny W L, contractor.
De Witt Fred B, supt Griswold Water Works.
Dicky Robert C, harness.
Dodge Mrs Nancy J, milliner.
Donahue R A, real estate.
Edmunds Fred W, optician.
Edwards W L, general store.
Elston Bros (Lloyd and Floyd), ins.
Emory Claude, propr Cottage Hotel.
Fairmont Creamery Co, Jesse Robinson mngr.
Farmers' Mutual Telephone Co, James Boiler pres, R J Kewin sec.
Floto Charles, live stock.
Forsythe H K, live stock.
Forsythe Mrs J C, poultry breeder.
Fullerton Lumber Co, Joseph F Tye mgr.
Gamble & Cary (Alfonso A Gamble, Ezra Cary), proprs Iowa Windmill Mnfg Co.
Gardner James P, carpenter.
Gordon Percy B, photographer.
Gove George, mason.
GRISWOLD AMERICAN, F W Hanton Editor and Publisher, Commercial Printers.
Griswold Light & Power Co, J W Daily propr.
Griswold Machine & Auto Co, W J Grennell propr, automobiles.
Griswold Milling Co, E Seeley propr.
Griswold National Bank (cap $50,000), James Boiler pres, Arthur G Arrasmith cashr.
Griswold Water Works, Fred B De Witt supt.
Groshong George, mason.
Haley Frank R, dentist.
HANTON F W, Editor and Publisher Griswold American.
Huckins Ernest G, carpenter.
Hully Henry D, physician.
Huntsman Peter, harness.
Iowa Glazed Cement Tile Co, W J Grennell pres, A L Burnham sec.
Iowa Telephone Co, P L Arrasmith mgr.
Iowa Wind Mill Mnfg Co, Gamble & Cary propr.
Johnston Samuel W, pantorium.
Joyce W T Co The, W L Roberts mngr, lumber and coal.
Kewin Richard J, jeweler.
Kirchner Philip, grain, coal and live stock.
Kirk Harry M, veterinary surgeon.
Knoke Charles, 2d hd goods.
Knop C L Otto, lawyer.
Krietzberg Lewis, hog breeder.
Kuester Wm, mayor.
Louthan James S, baker.
Lundquist Nellie O, osteopath.
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McKinley Mrs C M, restaurant.
Meredith C Parks, hardware and impts.
Mitchell E Jay, machinist.
Morford Wm, apiarist.
Pelzer Frank S, feed barn.
Oglesby A B, house mover.
Phillips Ed L, R R, exp and tel agt.
Pierce Rodney E, carpenter.
Quist C E, clothing.
Read Edward, carpenter.
Redding Mrs J W, poultry breeder.
Robinson Jesse, mngr Fairmont Creamery Co and produce.
Rousseau Hiram H, general store.
Scherdin Mrs Caroline, propr Arlington Hotel.
Schofield Wm, carpenter.
Seeley E, propr Griswold Milling Co.
Silkett G G, auctioneer.
Taylor Edgar A, dentist.
Tompkins Charles S, grocer.
Turner Bros (John, Hector and Norman), grain and coal.
Twinning W J, carpet weaver.
Walkenshaw John W, hog breeder.
Walkenshaw Wm, hog breeder.
Watson James H, mngr Bloomer Cold Storage Co and produce.
Weirch V J, well driller.
Welch J R & Son (Jason R and Ira L), shoes.
West Charles, dry goods.
Wheeler George F, furn and hardware.
Willoughby Wm P, apiarist.
Wyman James L, livery.
Yergey John M, shoes.

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LEWIS. Population, 625. An incorporated town on the Griswold br. C., R. I. & P. Ry., and on the East Nishnabotna river, in Cass township and county, 10 miles s. e. of Atlantic, the county seat. Has 3 churches, a graded public school, 2 banks, an opera house and a weekly newspaper, the Standard. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. W. B. Davis, postmaster.

Albright Wm W, grain.
Allen Hugh, broom mnfr.
Bailey Wm H, furn and undertaker.
Baker & Gregg (Wm E Baker, George H Gregg), live stock.
Bank of Lewis, Harris & Harris proprs.
Busch H S, notions.
Cartwright Wm, produce.
Citizens' Bank, W J Woodward pres, E S Phillips cashier.
Davis M J & Son (M J and W B), drugs.
De Lean Malcolm E, cheese mnfr.
Fletcher G W B, publr Lewis Standard.
Gifford Bros (Mack, Orland and Vascal), automobiles.
Greene Lynn M, general store.
Harris & Harris (W J and B C), proprs Bank of Lewis.
Hardenbergh & Trent, (E B Hardenbergh, Wm Trent) wagonmakers.
Hopley Peter, livery and live stock.
Huston Joseph A, restaurant.
Jones C R, physician.
Jones & Heinbaugh (Lyle Jones, Edward Heinbaugh), automobiles.
Jordan Fred C, physician.
Joyce W T Co, George C Bohling mngr, lumber.
Lewis Electric Light & Power Co, W B Davis sec.
Lewis Milling Co, J H Boggess mngr.
Lewis Mutual Telephone Assn, S H Albright mngr.
Lewis Opera House, J H Baker mngr.
Lewis Produce Co (L C Temple).
LEWIS STANDARD (Weekly), G W B Fletcher Publr.
Lewis Water Works, Mark Wilson supt.
Macomber Frank J jr, lawyer.
Marker Harry G, hardware.
Okell, Weaver & Co, (F A Okell, M G Weaver, W B Davis), genl store.
Plunkett Ira Z, physician.
Porter James, painter.
Ross J A, drugs.
Shindley Wm F, grain.
Smart Emery A, grocer.
Smith Samuel, drayage.
Taylor A E, r r, tel and exp agt.
Trent Wm W, poultry breeder.
Weaver Charles C, restaurant.
Wilson Mark, supt Lewis Water Works.
Woodward Mrs L, milliner.
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LORAH. Population, 50. On the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Pymosa township, Cass county, 7 miles n. of Atlantic, the county seat, and 5 1/2 from Brayton, both of which places afford banking facilities. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. A. H. Anderson, postmaster.

Anderson A H, postmaster.
ANDERSON A H & SON, General Store.
Green F L, live stock buyer.
Green O L, agrl implements.
Joyce W T Co, lumber and coal.
McCausland C W, ins and r r and exp agt.
Musson Bros Tel Co.
Newton W J, live stock.
Rothschild-McCausland Co, grain and hay.

[from Page 788]

LYMAN. A discontinued postoffice in Cass county, 14 miles southeast of Atlantic, the judicial seat, and 8 from Griswold, the nearest banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

Gerlach G F, genl store.
Meyer Wm, genl store.

[from Page 749]

MARNE. Population, 266. An incorporated town on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Brighton township, Cass county, 8 miles west of Atlantic, the county seat, and 89 from Des Moines. Has Methodist Episcopal. Methodist Protestant and Presbyterian churches, a bank and a weekly newspaper, the Free Press. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. E. P. Smith, postmaster.

Blake Simon A, carpet weaver.
Bunton G H, F N Noon mngr, coal and grain.
Elk Horn Telephone Co.
Eusden Henry J, general store and real estate.
Fudge Wm, drayage.
Green Bay Lumber Co, James Sorenson mngr.
Grodt John, restaurant.
Henshew & Co, meats.
Johnson J A, hardware and furniture.
Kellogg E M, contractor.
Kramback John, live stock.
Marne Drug Co, E P Smith mngr.
Marne Free Press, D Tollenaar & Son publrs.
Marne Savings Bank (capital $15,000), H C Westergard pres, W C Harvey cashier.
Marne & Elkhorn Telephone Co.
Morrison W I, livery.
Musson Telephone Co.
Nelson & Hoegh, J B Swinburne mngr, implts.
Olsen J E, exp and tel agent.
Pardee E L, garage.
Seymour C A, well digger.
Simmons W A, hotel.
SMITH E P, Postmaster and Mngr Marne Drug Co.
Sorenson James, mngr Green Bay Lumber Co, Marne.
Thompson C E, physician and surgeon.
Tollenaar D & Son (Dirk and John), publrs Marne Free Press.
Trailer Mrs Maud, hotel.
United States Express Co.
Ury Frank, drayage.
West Frank, harness.
Wheatley L O, general store.
Wheeler Edwin, grocer.
Wurzinger Fred Co, hardware.

[from Page 762]

MASSENA. Population, 490. An incorporated town on the West Nodaway river and on the C., B. & Q. R. R., in Massena township, Cass county, 24 miles southeast of Atlantic, the county seat. Has Baptist, Catholic, Christian, German Evangelical and Methodist Episcopal churches, 2 banks and a weekly newspaper, the Echo. Tel., W. U. Exp., Adams. Telephone connection. J A. Hill, postmaster.

Allen A J, furniture.
Brauman John, meats.
Buckley House, Mrs Mary Ivons propr.
Chadwick Anton, harnessmaker.
Chaney & Bell (J E Chaney, W D Bell) grain and live stock.
Cruise George jr, live stock.
Downey Wm & Son, hardware.
Du Bois Roy A A (Baptist).
East F A, jeweler.
Ecklin J J, R R, exp and tel agt.
Ehlen J R & Sons (John R Owen and John P), hog breeders.
Farmers' Savings Bank (capital $25,000), E S Harlan pres, J J Hogan cashr.
Fee Frank, drugs.
Fancheck Stephen A, photographer.
Fullerton Lumber Co, Hal Haberstadt mngr.
Greenleaf Wm L, physician.
Griffith Mrs A E, harness.
Harper J A jr, paperhanger.

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Hill G A, postmaster, publr Massena Echo and real estate.
Hogan D P, real estate.
Hollen H E, supervisor.
Homan T B, prin of school.
Johnston, Moorehouse & Co, grain.
Knee E E, blacksmith.
Krause D N, barber.
Langworthy W K & Co, hardware and impts.
Larrick Rev W H (Methodist).
Leap Andrew J, furniture.
Lee Jamison, blacksmith.
Lofters Rev Thomas (Catholic).
Luke C P, blacksmith.
McBride ____, insurance.
McBride G H, barber.
Marlowe & Co (Charles E Marlowe, Henry Mehlman), clothing.
Massena Echo, G A Hill propr.
Massena Independent Telephone Co, K Greenwaldt mngr.
Massena Savings Bank (capital $20,000), James E Bruce pres, W H Faulkner cashier.
Millen A H, harness.
Parkinson C B, general store.
Pawley C W, livery.
Peek L S, dentist.
Scovill G L, lawyer.
Slocum Co The, general store.
Smetzer & Sons (Henry S and Clarence E), carpenters.
Smith E S, mayor.
Smith & Longstreet, real estate.
Snelson Mrs M, drugs.
Snelson Wm, physician.
Swartz G F, restaurant.
Timberman J A, lumber.
Vetterick R, flour mill.
Wagner Ed, restaurant.
Wilson James E, insurance.
Yarger J H, general store.

[from Pages 786-787]

WIOTA. Population, 239. An incorporated town on Turkey creek, and on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Franklin township, Cass county, 8 miles e. of Atlantic, the county seat. Has Catholic and Methodist churches and a bank. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. S. M. F. Stults, postmaster.

Barrett W P, r r, exp and tel agt.
Beebe Bros, drayage and auto livery.
Beebe Frank W, real est and ins.
Bell R H, real estate and ins.
Bell R R, mayor.
Bell W R, live stock.
Branson & Huitt, hardware and implts.
Christie & Sherret (Thompson Christie, Charles Sherret), grain elevator.
Dasher George D, paints and paperhgr.
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Engle & Roe (L A Engle, Otis Roe), agr implts.
Forsythe Amos, laundry.
Franklin Telephone Co (short line).
Huff Francis M, genl store.
Hyatt E D, broom mnfr.
Johnson W R, horse clothing and harness.
Joyce W T Co, Ed Carson mngr, lumber and coal.
Keasey Elmer D, hog breeder.
McDermott Charles W, live stock.
McDermott James D, live stock.
Malone & Love (Thomas L Malone, D Reed Love), live stock.
Marshall C W, live stock.
Moore F H, genl store.
Port J H, elevator and coal.
Reed Stephen N, carpenter.
Sampson Bros (Andrew and Peter J), genl store.
Schwab A J, drugs.
Stults L S, notions.
STULTS M F, Postmaster and Physician.
Taylor Bros, restr.
Watson Mrs Ellen, carpet weaver.
Wiota Meat Market, A S Rice propr.
Wiota Savings Bank (cap $20,000), R R Bell pres, R H Bell cashr.
Wood Charles, live stock.
Woodman Hall, Fred Moore mngr.

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Transcribed and contributed by Cheryl Siebrass, March, 2024 from Iowa State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1912-1913 Volume XVI, Des Moines: R. L. Polk & Co., 1912. Original images may be viewed offsite at: Babel.Hathitrust.org
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