1868 Shippers’ Guide – Ohio County

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
H. C. Chandler & Co.’s Businesss Directory and Shipper’s Guide for the State of Indiana. Indianapolis : H. C. Chandler & Co., Publishers, 1868. Online at Hathitrust.

RISING SUN.
The capital of Ohio county, thirty-five miles below Cincinnati, on the Ohio river. The surrounding country is rich and well settled up with wealthy and enterprising farmers. Large quantities of grain and produce are shipped from here annually. Rising Sun has several fine churches, good schools, several manufacturing establishments, with a good representation of the different trades and professions; also one weekly newspaper ably conducted for the interest and morals of the place. Population about 1,800.

Agricultural Implements.

  • Espey H S & H, cor Main and Market

Attorneys.

  • Davisi R L Main
  • Downey A C Main
  • Downey S R, Main
  • Stewart S H, Main

Bakeries.

  • Bradbury & Rehm, Main
  • Gary J W, Main

Barber.

  • Wright J F, Main

Billiard Saloon.

  • Bradbury Jas, Main

Blacksmiths.

  • Clark C, Main
  • Downey E, Main
  • Jackson & Griggs, Walnut
  • Merrill H, Walnut

Books and Stationery.

  • McAroy Geo, cor Main and Market

Books and Shoes.

  • Bedgood Alfred, Main
  • McMurry M T, Front
  • Walker & Fisher, Main

Cabinet Makers.

  • Gary E, Main
  • Whitlock J T, Main

Carpenters and Builders.

  • Hall W F, Market
  • Lindsay S F, Second
  • Pierson J W, High
  • Smith Wm, Grand
  • Vaness R, Main

Clothing.

  • Heyn & Bro, Main
  • Wells J C & Co, cor Main and Market

Confectionery.

  • Bradbury & Rehm, Main
  • Gary J W, Main

Cooper

  • Talbott J, Market

Dentist.

  • Ulrey J P, Market

Drugs and Medicines.

  • Matson & Thorn, Main
  • McAroy Geo, cor Main and Market

Dry Goods.

  • Calvert H J, Main
  • Hathaway Mrs. A, Main
  • Heyn & Bro, Main
  • Wells J C & Co, cor Main and Market

Furniture Manufactories.

  • Gary E, Main
  • Whitlock J T, Main

Foundry and Machine Shop.

  • Smith & Miller

General Stores.

  • Wells J C & Co, cor Main and Market

Grist Mill.

  • Haines S & Co, Front
  • Talbott J W, Front
    Groceries and Provisions.
  • Baxter, Miller & Co, 14 Main
  • Bradbury & Rehm, Main
  • Buchanan R A P & Co, Market
  • Eshman John, Main
  • Espey H S & H, cor Main and Market
  • Grace, Lostutter & Co, s w cor Main and Market
  • Jones J H, Main
  • Pate & Sparks, Main
  • Patterson P J, cor Walnut and Main
  • Wilber E, Main

Hardware.

  • REISTER J M, Main
  • REISTER S A, Main

Harness and Saddles,

  • Marquett F, Main
  • Martin R, Main

Hats and Caps.

  • Morgan B, Main

Hotel.

  • City Hall, W J Hastings, prop

Millinery.

  • Richards Mrs. R, Front

Insurance Agent.

  • Davis R L, Main

Insurance Company.

  • Rising Sun Insurance Co, S Seward, pres, J B Covington, sec, Front

Justice of the Peace.

  • Hemphill James

Livery Stables.

  • Scott Sam, Front
  • Scranton L, Main

Marble Works.

  • Toohey John, Main

Meat Market.

  • Birdsell K, Market.

Merchant Tailor.

  • Cullen Wm, Main

Millinery.

  • Best Mrs. Sallie, Main
  • Calkin L, cor Main and Front

Newspaper.

  • OHIO COUNTY RECORDER, Gregory & Beaty, props, cor Main and Market. See card.

News Depot.

  • Gary J W, Main

Notaries Public.

  • David R L, Main
  • Downey S R, Main

Notions.

  • Bradbury & Kehm, Main
  • Gary J W, Main

Painters.

  • Harwood & Beaty, Main

Photographers.

  • Houghton R R, Main
  • Ward T, Main

Physicians.

  • Gillespie Wm
  • Peyton J H, Main
  • Stephenson G A, Main
  • Sullivan W H, Main

Plow Factory.

  • Clore Wm, Walnut

Pork Packers.

  • Grace, Lostutter & Co, s w cor Main and Market

Postmaster.

  • Pepper Joseph, Market

Printing Office.

  • GREGORY & BEATY, cor Main and Market. See card.

Produce and Commission.

  • Grace, Lostutter & Co, s w cor Main and Market

Produce Dealers.

  • Dodd & Powell, near river

Sash, Doors and Blinds.

  • REISTER J M, Main

Stoves and Tinware.

  • McGuffin S, Market
  • Thompson P, Main

Undertaker.

  • Whitlock J T, Main

Wagonmakers.

  • Drake A, Main
  • Huston & Drake, Walnut
  • REISTER J M, Main

Warehouse.

  • Dodd & Powell, near river

Watches, Clocks and Jewelry.

  • Clark Eli, Main

Woolen Factory.

  • James & Hutchinson, Main