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Ohio County – 1861 Ohio River Gazetteer

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
G.W. Hawes’ Commercial Gazetteer and Business Directory of the Ohio River 1861. Indianapolis : G. W. Hawes, 1861.
Digital Copy at Google Books

RISING SUN, IND.,
Three miles below [Belleview, Ky.], 35 miles below Cincinnati, and about 100 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

It was laid out in 1810, and is a place of considerable business, containing the county buildings, 1 Catholic and 6 Protestant churches, several schools and benevolent institutions, a weekly newspaper, and numerous mercantile and manufacturing branches, including several mills, a large cotton and woolen factory, foundries, distilleries, furniture manufactories, &c. Population about 2,000.

MILLERSBURG, IND.
Three miles below [Rising Sun, Ind.], in the same county [Ohio], a landing point for several of the interior counties.

Agricultural Implement Manufacturers and Dealers.

  • Clore Wm., Rising Sun, Ohio co., Ind.

Architects, Carpenters and Builders.

  • Hall William T., Rising Sun.
  • Harris John, Rising Sun.
  • Smith William H., Rising Sun.

Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public.

  • Downey A. C., Rising Sun.
  • Downey H. A., Rising Sun.
  • Hayden John J., Rising Sun.
  • Jelly J. S., Rising Sun.
  • Stewart S. H., Rising Sun.

Bakers and Confectioners.

  • Garey John W., Rising Sun.
  • Hall Frank, Rising Sun.
  • Snyder John H., Rising Sun.

Boot and Shoe Makers and Dealers.

  • Baxter J. S., Rising Sun.
  • Enoch, A. C. Rising Sun.
  • Fisher D., Rising Sun.
  • Walker J. S., Rising Sun.

Cabinet Makers and Furniture Dealers.

  • Garey Enos, Rising Sun.
  • Whitlock J. T., Rising Sun.
  • Yonge R. S., Rising Sun.

Coal Dealers.

  • Seward Samuel, Rising Sun.

Dentists.

  • Ulrey J. B., Rising Sun.

Druggists.

  • Cullen & Grace, Rising Sun.
  • McAvoy & Bro., Rising Sun.

Dry Goods.

  • Dodd H. E. & Son, Rising Sun.
  • Zieler J. & Co., Rising Sun.

Flouring and Grist Mills.

  • Talbott J. W., Rising Sun.
  • Wright E. H., Rising Sun.

Foundries and Machine Shops.

  • Reister & Co., Rising Sun.

General Stores.

  • Grace J. & Son, Rising Sun.
  • Hathaway & Co., Rising Sun.
  • Wells J. C., Rising Sun.

Grocers.

  • Espy H. S. & H., Rising Sun.
  • French John J. & Co., Rising Sun.
  • Garey John W., Rising Sun.
  • Hewitt J., Rising Sun.
  • Jones H. J., Rising Sun.
  • Marble Ira T., Rising Sun.
  • Monroe Wm., Rising Sun.
  • Scoggin & Wilber, Rising Sun.
  • Works John J., Rising Sun.

Hotels and Hotel Proprietors.

  • City Hotel, Rising Sun.

Insurance Agents.

  • Dodd H. E. & Son, Rising Sun.
  • Hayden John J., Rising Sun.
  • Jones John H., Rising Sun.

Jewelry, Watches, Clocks and Silverware.

  • Clark Eli, Rising Sun.
  • Dunne P. J., Rising Sun.

Livery and Sale Stables.

  • Martin Richard, Rising Sun.

Lumber Dealers.

  • Seward Samuel, Rising Sun.

Milliners and Dress Makers.

  • Best Mrs. S., Rising Sun.
  • Calkin Miss L., Rising Sun.
  • Massey Mrs. E., Rising Sun.

Physicians and Surgeons.

  • Gillespie Wm., Rising Sun.
  • Jessup D. H., Rising Sun.
  • McKibbin C. T., Rising Sun.
  • Sullivan W. H., Rising Sun.
  • Williams H. T., Rising Sun.

Saddle and Harness Makers and Dealers.

  • Marquett & Mack, Rising Sun.
  • Martin Richard, Rising Sun.

Saw Mills.

  • Wright E. H., Rising Sun.

Stoves, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware.

  • Jones & Sill, Rising Sun.
  • Summers Thomas, Rising Sun.
  • Thompson Platt, Rising Sun.

Dearborn County – 1861 Ohio River Gazetteer

Dearborn County, Indiana entries from:
G.W. Hawes’ Commercial Gazetteer and Business Directory of the Ohio River 1861. Indianapolis : G. W. Hawes, 1861.
Digital Copy at Google Books

LAWRENCEBURG, IND.,
Two miles below the mouth of the Great Miami, an important post town, and the capital of Dearborn county, is pleasantly situated on the right bank of the river and on the Ohio and Mississippi railway, at the intersection of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati road, 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis and 22 miles west by south from Cincinnati.

The rich alluvial bottom lands in the vicinity are remarkable for their great fertility of soil; and the surrounding country is distinguished for the beauty of its scenery. Lawrenceburg was laid out in 1801, and is admirably situated for the successful prosecution of manufacturing operations. Of its trade and manufactures the Indianapolis Daily Journal of March 20th, 1860, says:

“Lawrenceburg enjoys a good local trade, and in the manufacture of flour and whisky there are few towns in the State that show as large figures as the county seat of Dearborn can exhibit.

“On the hills north of Lawrenceburg the vine is cultivated to a considerable extent. The soil is rich, porous, and warm; and on the south side of the elevations, the grape grows to great perfection. The upper crust of the earth is full of limestone rock, which is used to make mole-hill walls below the vine roots, to prevent the rains washing the earth from around them. This is the plan adopted by vine growers on the hills adjoining the valleys of the Rhine and Neckar, in Germany.

“The commissioners of Dearborn county are erecting a new jail, using a portion of the materials in their old prison for the purpose. It is to be of stone, and substantially built. The cells will be formed after May’s patent, which prevents the escape of prisoners under any circumstances when once locked up.”

Besides the public buildings of the county, Lawrenceburg contains 6 or 7 churches, several flourishing schools, 1 large steam flouring mill, 1 water flouring mill, 3 large distilleries, 2 breweries, several hotels, a branch of the bank of the State, 2 newspapers, and numerous and varied mercantile and mechanical branches. Population about 5,000.

AURORA, IND.,
A post city of Dearborn county, situated at the mouth of Hogan creek, 26 miles below Cincinnati, and on the Ohio and Mississippi railway, four miles from Lawrenceburg, the capital of the county, and 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

It was laid out in 1819, incorporated in 1848, and is surrounded by a rich farming region. It is a place of considerable business, exports large quantities of produce, and contains 1 Catholic and 5 Protestant churches, several flourishing schools, 1 weekly newspaper, various benevolent institutions, numerous mercantile and manufacturing establishments, including distilleries, planing mills, sash and blind factories—also cooper shops, slaughter houses, pork-packing establishments, &c. Population about 3,000.

Academies, Colleges, Schools, and Seminaries.

  • Lawrenceburg High School, Lawrenceburg, Ind.

Agricultural Implement Manufacturers and Dealers.

  • Crist & Bell, Lawrenceburg, Ind.

Ambrotype, Daguerrean and Photographic Artists.

  • Pyle J. A., Aurora, Dearborn co., Ind.
  • Tuck N. H., Aurora, Dearborn co., Ind.
  • Dunn Mrs. Sarah E., Lawrenceburg, Ind.
  • Ellis H. D., Lawrenceburgh, Ind.

Architects, Carpenters and Builders.

  • Allen William, Aurora.
  • Hubbert Asa B., Aurora.
  • Lattimore T., Aurora.
  • Watts & Taylor, Aurora.
  • Francis Thomas, Lawrenceburg.
  • Little Stephen, Lawrenceburg.
  • Preston George, Lawrenceburg.
  • Tilford David, Lawrenceburg.

Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public.

  • Carbaugh J. H., Aurora.
  • Cheek H., Aurora.
  • Green Edward, Aurora.
  • Haynes J. D. Aurora.
  • Holman & Haynes, Aurora.
  • Miles Isaac, Aurora.
  • Roberts O. F., Aurora.
  • Terrell R. Q., Aurora.
  • Tyman B. W., Aurora.
  • Brown Abram, Lawrenceburg.
  • Brown Jas T., Lawrenceburg.
  • Gazlay T. & C., Lawrenceburg.
  • Major Daniel, Lawrenceburg.
  • Piatt & Reid, Lawrenceburg.
  • Spooner & Schwartz, Lawrenceburg.

Bakers and Confectioners.

  • Bloom Mrs. E., Aurora.
  • Giegold J. L., Aurora.
  • Johnson Adam, Aurora.
  • Kastner Philip, Aurora.
  • Kempf M., Aurora.
  • Siementel George, Aurora.
  • Boese Henry, Lawrenceburg.
  • Broderick George, Lawrenceburg.
  • Francis W. M., Lawrenceburg.
  • Hauck F., Lawrenceburg.
  • Kastner Adam, Lawrenceburg.

Banks.

  • Branch of the Bank of the State of Indiana, Lawrenceburg.

Blacksmiths.

  • Dorn & Bro., Aurora.
  • McHenry B. N., Aurora.
  • Stevens Jacob, Aurora.
  • Dexheimer Philip, Lawrenceburg.
  • Hawkins William, Lawrenceburg.
  • McGrath Thomas, Lawrenceburg.
  • Randall Henry, Lawrenceburg.
  • Rinke Michael, Lawrenceburg.
  • Walter Peter, Lawrenceburg.

Boiler Manufacturers and Steam Engine Builders.

  • Severin Julius, Aurora.

Book Binders and Blank Book Manufacturers.

  • Chew J. P., Lawrenceburg.

Booksellers and Stationers.

  • Milburn J. N., Aurora.

Boot and Shoe Makers and Dealers.

  • Beck & Bailey, Aurora.
  • Burns E. A., Aurora.
  • Fisher P., Aurora.
  • Goldsmith Martin, Aurora.
  • Ittner John, Aurora.
  • Miller Wm. R., Aurora.
  • Rider J., Aurora.
  • Schaffer Geo., Aurora.
  • Young & Miller, Aurora.
  • Godert Henry, Lawrenceburg.
  • Haubold Nicholas, Lawrenceburg.
  • Junker J. & M., Lawrenceburg.
  • Lutman Henry, Lawrenceburg.
  • Kiger Jacob, Lawrenceburg.
  • Morgan Fred., Lawrenceburg.
  • Pfeister Frederick, Lawrenceburg.
  • Schnieder William, Lawrenceburg.
  • Younker Michael, Lawrenceburg.

Brewers.

  • Siementel L., Aurora.
  • Garnier John B., Lawrenceburg.

Cabinet Makers and Furniture Dealers.

  • Haring M., Aurora.
  • Marron H., Aurora.
  • Morrow H., Aurora.
  • Armstrong Cyrus, Lawrenceburg.
  • Armstrong & Elder, Lawrenceburg.
  • Brown George, Lawrenceburg.
  • Brown William, Lawrenceburg.
  • Chew J. P., Lawrenceburg.
  • Godfrey Daniel, Lawrenceburg.
  • Hollister Ephraim, Lawrenceburg.
  • Horri George, Lawrenceburg.
  • Shliger William, Lawrenceburg.
  • Wenke Henry, Lawrenceburg.

Carriage and Wagon Makers.

  • Dorn & Bro., Aurora.
  • Edwards W. J. & Co., Aurora.
  • Lansberry A. B., Aurora.
  • Helfer & Woodward, Lawrenceburg.
  • Neumann Ferdinand, Lawrenceburg.
  • Pfalzgaff Jacob, Lawrenceburg.

Cigars and Tobacco.

  • Eschmann N., Aurora.
  • Laupus John G., Aurora.
  • Rittor George, Aurora.
  • Hornberger John, Lawrenceburg.
  • Kirsch Henry, Lawrenceburg.
  • Lyons Michael, Lawrenceburg.
  • Werneke C. H. W., Lawrenceburg.

Clothiers and Merchant Tailors.

  • Epstein Abraham, Aurora.
  • Goldsmith Martin, Aurora.
  • Meyer M. & J., Aurora.
  • Ronshiem E., Aurora.
  • Schwartz & Co., Aurora.
  • Adder, Lyon & Co., Lawrenceburg.
  • Maas Moses, Lawrenceburg.
  • McCormick James, Lawrenceburg.
  • Mooney Joseph, Lawrenceburg.

Coal Dealers.

  • Christy & Langtree, Aurora.
  • Cobb John, Aurora.
  • Shippen B., Aurora.
  • Miller Mathias, Lawrenceburg.

Commission, Forwarding and Produce Merchants.

  • Cummings and Watts, Aurora.
  • Groer, Kelsey & Hill, Aurora.
  • Buell George P., Lawrenceburg.
  • Lewis & Eichelberger, Lawrenceburg.
  • McDonald Hugh, Lawrenceburg.

Coopers and Stave Manufacturers and Dealers.

  • Weymand & Gibson, Aurora.
  • Crane A. G. & Co., Aurora.
  • Barkdoll David S., Lawrenceburg.
  • Johnson Wm., Lawrenceburg.
  • Kauffman Isaac, Lawrenceburg.
  • Laughlin Wm., Lawrenceburg.
  • McClusky John, Lawrenceburg.
  • Palmer James, Lawrenceburg.
  • Round Louis, Lawrenceburg.
  • Staley Joshua, Lawrenceburg.
  • Thompson James, Lawrenceburg.
  • Ulrich Frank, Lawrenceburg.

Distillers and Rectifiers.

  • Cunningham Wm., Aurora.
  • GAFF T. & J. W., Aurora.
  • Gaffs & Marshall, Lawrenceburg.
  • Rittenhouse & Williams, Lawrenceburg.

Druggists.

  • Hill S. P. & Co., Aurora.
  • Keister D. B., Aurora.
  • Ferkis & Abbott, Lawrenceburg.
  • Walter Rudoph, Lawrenceburg.

Dry Goods.

  • Beck & Bailey, Aurora.
  • Clark, Webber & Gould, Aurora.
  • Lozier Abram, Aurora.
  • McCreary R. R., Aurora.
  • Pierce S. R., Aurora.
  • Ronsheim E., Aurora.
  • Stafford James, Aurora.
  • Stratton L. S., Aurora.
  • Wilke J. H., Aurora.
  • Adler Henry, Lawrenceburg.
  • Helmuth H. R., Lawrenceburg.
  • Lewis L. B. & Bro., Lawrenceburg.
  • Lewis & Moore, Lawrenceburg.
  • Moore Geo. W., Lawrenceburg.
  • Perry R. H., Lawrenceburg.
  • Parry R. H., Lawrenceburg.
  • Sparks D. E., & Co., Lawrenceburg.
  • Ulrey J. P., Lawrenceburg.

Flour, Feed and Grain Dealers.

  • Mooney Joseph, Lawrenceburg.

Flouring and Grist Mills.

  • Siementel M. & C., Aurora.
  • Gaffs & Marshall, Lawrenceburg.
  • Rittenhouse & Williams, Lawrenceburg.

Foundries and Machine Shops.

  • STEDMAN & CO. See card., Aurora.
  • Bryant & Lord, Lawrenceburg.

General Stores.

  • Chambers, Stevens & Co., Aurora.
  • Kraas William, Lawrenceburg.
  • Morgan Andrew, Lawrenceburg.
  • Driver H., Patriot.
  • Gazlay A., Patriot.
  • Gibson W., Patriot.
  • Hobbs A., Patriot.
  • Wells J. C., Patriot.

Grocers.

  • Christy & Langtree, Aurora.
  • Clark, Webber & Gould, Aurora.
  • Cummings & Watts, Aurora.
  • Early Phillip, Aurora.
  • Fickling Charles, Aurora.
  • Garmhausen B., Aurora.
  • Giegold J. L., Aurora.
  • Hubbert Richard, Aurora.
  • Huckery John, Aurora.
  • Kastner Philip, Aurora.
  • Kempf M., Aurora.
  • Kreitlein A., Aurora.
  • Lozier Abram, Aurora.
  • McCreary R. E., Aurora.
  • Maloney Henry, Aurora.
  • Maloney John, Aurora.
  • Merkle A. H., Aurora.
  • Phalen Israel, Aurora.
  • Pierce S. R., Aurora.
  • Radspinner J. F., Aurora.
  • Rothert Mrs. F., Aurora.
  • Siementel George, Aurora.
  • Slater Frederick, Aurora.
  • Stafford James, Aurora.
  • Stage Ashbury, Aurora.
  • Wilke J. H., Aurora.
  • Boese Henry, Lawrenceburg.
  • Chapman & Son, Lawrenceburg.
  • Deuschle Lawrence, Lawrenceburg.
  • Gysie Jacob, Lawrenceburg.
  • Helmuth H. R., Lawrenceburg.
  • Hitzfield Augustus, Lawrenceburg.
  • Hommer John, Lawrenceburg.
  • Isherwood John, Lawrenceburg.
  • Kastner Adam, Lawrenceburg.
  • Kunkel Andrew, Lawrenceburg.
  • Lommel Henry, Lawrenceburg.
  • McGranahan, Lawrenceburg.
  • Reger August, Lawrenceburg.
  • Roth Michael, Lawrenceburg.
  • Sherwood John, Lawrenceburg.
  • Siemandel John, Lawrenceburg.
  • Smith Hugh F., Lawrenceburg.
  • Sparks Norval, Lawrenceburg.
  • Wolf John B., Lawrenceburg.
  • Wymond John, Lawrenceburg.

Gunsmiths, Guns, Pistols, &c.

  • Beerger Wm., Aurora.

Hardware and Cutlery.

  • Cobb O. P. & Co., Aurora.
  • Crist & Bell, Lawrenceburg.
  • Hauck John J., Lawrenceburg.

Hide and Leather Dealers and Tanners.

  • Miller William R., Aurora.
  • Musgrave J. & E., Aurora.
  • Browneller F., Lawrenceburg.
  • Kohlermann Louis, Lawrenceburg.

Hotels and Hotel Proprietors.

  • EAGLE HOTEL. See card. Aurora.
  • HAMILTOM J. See card. Aurora.
  • Mansion House, Aurora.
  • Rothet Mrs. F., Aurora.
  • Rudolph Lewis, Aurora.
  • Trester House, Aurora.
  • Washington Hotel, Aurora.
  • Bolander House, Lawrenceburg.
  • City Hotel, Lawrenceburg.
  • Farmers’ Hotel, Lawrenceburg.
  • Fitch’s Hotel, Lawrenceburg.
  • Vogel Geo. P., Lawrenceburg.
  • Washington Hotel, Lawrenceburg.

Insurance Agents.

  • Andrews A., Aurora.
  • Bush B. M., Aurora.
  • Stevens Will F., Aurora.
  • Chew James P., Lawrenceburg.
  • Ferris John, Lawrenceburg.
  • Sparks David E., Lawrenceburg.
  • Wymond John, Lawrenceburg.

Jewelry, Watches, Clocks and Silverware.

  • Ebstein Abraham, Aurora.
  • Milburn J. V., Aurora.
  • Herman Louis, Lawrenceburg.
  • Lucas Thomas, Lawrenceburg.

Livery and Sale Stables.

  • Taylor George, Aurora.
  • York F. & W., Aurora.
  • York J. W. & Bro., Aurora.
  • Rodgers Robert, Lawrenceburg.

Lumber Dealers.

  • Hurlbert L. G., Aurora.
  • Metcalf & Fagan, Lawrenceburg.

Milliners and Dress Makers.

  • Edwards Miss A., Lawrenceburg.
  • Richardson Mrs., Lawrenceburg.

Millinery, Silk and Fancy Goods.

  • Saddler Mrs. C., Aurora.
  • Stark Mrs. M., Aurora.

Physicians and Surgeons.

  • Bond R. C., Aurora.
  • Ebersole & Haynes, Aurora.
  • Holz Wm., Aurora.
  • Schmitt A., Aurora.
  • Veiht F. L., Aurora.
  • Brown J. H., Lawrenceburg.
  • Harding & Tate, Lawrenceburg.
  • Kirby J., Lawrenceburg.
  • Schmitt Augustus, Lawrenceburg.
  • Tate Wm., jr., Lawrenceburg.
  • Walters Charles, Lawrenceburg.

Planing Mills.

  • Hulbert L. G., Aurora.

Real Estate Agents and Dealers.

  • Tousey Omer, Lawrenceburg.

Saddle and Harness Makers and Dealers.

  • Campbell I. T., Aurora.
  • Webe Adam, Aurora.
  • Dowden Otto W., Lawrenceburg.
  • Haas Jacob, Lawrenceburg.
  • Henry J. W., Lawrenceburg.

Stoves, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware.

  • Dyke Nathaniel, Aurora.
  • Fickenscher John, Aurora.

Wines and Liquors.

  • Cunningham Wm., Aurora.
  • Squibb W. P. & Co., Aurora.
  • Hitzfield Augustus, Lawrenceburg.
  • Hornberger John, Lawrenceburg.
  • Schwartz & Pinder, Lawrenceburg.

Ohio County – 1916 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1916-7. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co, 1895.

OHIO COUNTY—Rising Sun, the county seat. Judge Circuit Court, W. N. Hauck, Prosecuting Attorney, W. M. Dean; Clerk Circuit Court, T. A. Cooper; Auditor, J. R. Elder; Treasurer, W. D. Ricketts, Recorder, O. B. Mitchell; Sheriff, G. W. Jarvis; Coroner, W. H. Dugle; Surveyor, G. H. Keeney.

BASCOM
Population, 100. A postoffice in Cass township, Ohio county, 10 miles west of Rising Sun, the county seat, banking and shipping point.

  • Liggett Harvey, genl store.
  • Myers Lumber Co.
  • Rand James, broom mnfr.
  • Rand & Co, genl store.
  • Shehane James O, wagonmkr.
  • Tyler Willard, wagonmkr.

BEAR BRANCH.
Population, 80. A village in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat. Dillsboro, 11 miles distant, is the banking and shipping point and tel. and exp. office.

  • Althoff J F, farm implts.
  • Elder John R, physician.
  • McKim Wm P, genl store.
  • Orem E G, genl store.

GUIONSVILLE
Ohio county, 4 miles from Dillsboro, its banking and shipping point. Has rural delivery from Dillsboro.

  • Conaway R B, furs.
  • Read T J, genl store.

HARTFORD.
Ohio county. Send mail to Aurora.

NORTH.
Population, 25. On the Ohio river in Randolph township, Ohio county, 4 miles from Rising Sun, the judicial seat and banking point. Robert W. Galbreath, postmaster.

  • Galbreath Robert W, postmaster.
  • GALBREATH ROBERT W & SON, General Store.
  • North Bros, genl store, produce and coal.

RISING SUN.
Population, 1600. The judicial seat of Ohio county, is an incorporated city on the Ohio river, 24 miles s. w. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Has Baptist, Christian, German Reformed, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian and Universalist churches, excellent school, 3 banks and 2 newspapers. Aurora 9 miles distant is the nearest railway point and is connected by hourly auto bus, fare 50 cents round trip. Charles A Steele, postmaster.

  • Anderson E A, clothing.
  • Anderson Harry S, shoes.
  • Bakes May Mrs, news.
  • Bales Zula, milliner.
  • Baxter O., harness.
  • Burns W T, coal and flour mill.
  • Clark H R, propr Columbia Theatre.
  • Cochran John W, ice.
  • Columbia Theatre, H R Clark propr.
  • Cooper A B, grocer.
  • Cope T A, cigar manufacturer.
  • Cutter A F, general store.
  • Dalrymple J W, flour mill.
  • Davis Paul A, shoes.
  • Detmer Ed, carriages.
  • Dowers John, hotel.
  • Dowers & Son, proprs Rising Sun Gararge.
  • Espey Frank F, notions.
  • Farmers Trust Co (capital $25,000), S Beymer pres, J R Woods cashr.
  • Fish James, confectioner.
  • Gibbs T W, contractor.
  • Gibson’s G B Sons, hardware and furniture.
  • Green W M Jr, dry goods.
  • Griswold b & A, dry goods.
  • Hanna & Dilts, livery.
  • Hannberg W F, printer and publisher.
  • Hannberg & Thompson, dry goods.
  • Harris James, contractor and undertaker.
  • Harris Lucian, cashr Rising Sun Deposit Bank.
  • Johnson W H, baker and grocer.
  • Jones Oscar, grocer.
  • Kaiser Edna, milliner.
  • Keeney G H Co, produce.
  • Livingston Scott, grocer.
  • Loring & Hemphill, drugs.
  • National Bank of Rising Sun (capital $100,000), S Beymer pres, J N Perkins cashr.
  • Neaman W H & Sons, livery.
  • NEWS PRINTING CO, Printers and Publishers.
  • North H J, lumber.
  • Ohio County News, News Printing Co pubs.
  • Ohio River Telephone Co.
  • Perkins J N, cashr National Bank of Rising Sun.
  • Powell W J & Son, grocers.
  • Recorder The, W F Hannberg publr.
  • Rising Sun Deposit Bank (capital $40,000), L C Cowen pres, Lucian Harris cashr.
  • Rising Sun Water & Light Co.
  • Rosenthal Bros, clothing and men’s furnishings.
  • Schroeder J George, hotel.
  • Seward Ella M, milliner.
  • Seward Morris, restaurant.
  • Steele Charles A, postmaster.
  • Steele R A, furniture and undertaker.
  • Stegmiller Charles J & Co, hardware and carriages.
  • Steuver Charles F, produce.
  • Toohy Wm, marble.
  • Uhlmansiek Fred, woodworker.
  • Uhlmansiek John H, grocer and meats.
  • Walton D K, photographer.
  • Whitlock H G, grocer.
  • Whitlock J W & Co, musical instruments.
  • Williams H E, undertaker.
  • Wood John R, cashr Farmers Trust Co.
  • Woods O A & Sons, meats.

Switzerland County – 1916 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1916-7. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co, 1895.
See also:
Entries from Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana

SWITZERLAND COUNTY—Vevay, the county seat. Judge Circuit Court, F. M. Griffith; Prosecuting Attorney, Wallace Cotton; Clerk Circuit Court, J. P. Curry; Auditor, J. W. Smith; Treasurer, J. L. Cunningham; Recorder, O. P. Courtney; Sheriff, J. C. Heady; Coroner, W. M. Hall; Surveyor, W. H. Morrison.

AARON
Settled in 1875, is located in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 13 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, shipping and banking point. Rural free delivery from Bennington. Exp., Adams.

  • Hoffmeyer G L, genl store.

ALLENSVILLE
Population, 50. A village in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 11 miles north of Vevay, the county seat, shipping point and from which there is rural free delivery. East Enterprise 2 miles distant, is the banking town.

  • Bovard Berne, genl store.
  • Downey J S & Son, pianos.

AVONBURG.
A village in Switzerland county, 12 miles from Vevay, the county seat. Cross Plains is the banking point. Rural free delivery from Madison.

  • Clements J M, undertaker.
  • Morrison Edward, wagonmkr.

BENNINGTON.
Population, 100. Settled in 1825. In Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 10 miles north of Vevay, the county seat. Cross plains 7 miles distant, is the banking town. Osgood and Vevay are the shipping points. Laura Hooton, postmaster.

  • Banta Fred, hotel and apiarist.
  • Griswold H, wagonmkr.
  • Hayes Roy, general store.
  • HOOTON LAURA, Physician and Surgeon and Postmaster.
  • Miles C S, meats.
  • Rochat J B, produce and live stock.
  • Sample H W, general store.

CENTER SQUARE
Population, 65. A village in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 8 miles from Vevay, the county seat, banking point and shipping station, and from which there is rural free delivery service. Exp., Adams. Tel W. U.

  • Barker J H, general store.

CRAIG
Population, 50. A village on the Ohio river in Craig township, Switzerland county, 6 miles from Vevay, the county seat and shipping station and from whence there is rural free delivery.

  • Clements Roy, wagonmkr.
  • Shaw E W, genl store.

EAST ENTERPRISE
Population, 200. A village in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 12 miles north of Vevay, the county seat. Aurora is the nearest shipping station to which there is daily stage service. Has a bank. W. M. Hall, postmaster.

  • Bank of East Enterprise (capital $12,000), W P Truitt pres, H D Stow cashr.
  • Barker Wm S, meats.
  • Buchanan Henry, genl store.
  • Farmers Mutual Telephone Co.
  • HALL W M, Physician and Postmaster.
  • Heath E W, grocer.
  • Houze Jordan R, genl store.
  • Lockwood S D Mrs, milliner.
  • Stow H D, cashr Bank of East Enterprise.
  • Truitt Wm P & Son, flour and saw mill.

FAIRVIEW
Population, 50. In Cotton township, Switzerland county, 10 miles north of Vevay, the country seat, usual banking and shipping point. C. B. Seymour, postmaster.

  • Bailey Howard, wagonmaker.
  • Gibbs Mary E Mrs, genl store.
  • Lee W H, saw mill.
  • Long F M, wagonmaker.
  • Miles Nettie, milliner.
  • Seymour C B, postmaster.
  • SEYMOUR & CLARK, General Store.

FLORENCE
Population, 350. In York township, Switzerland county, 8 ½ miles s. w. of Vevay, the county seat, and 30 from Madison, the nearest shipping point. Has a bank. E. L. Rosenberger, postmaster.

  • Duplan A L, genl store.
  • Florence Deposit Bank (Capital, $25,000), W H Scott pres, B S Landran cashr.
  • Krutz W F, general store.
  • Landram B S, cashr Florence Deposit Bank.
  • Langsdale J M W, general store.
  • Marshall Laura, hotel.
  • Marshall H K, grocer and confr.
  • Mason Wm, soft drinks.
  • Ohio River Telephone Co.
  • Peak & Scott, milliners.
  • ROSENBERGER E L, Cigars and Tobacco and Postmaster.

LAMB.
Population, 30. On the Ohio river, in Switzerland county, 8 miles from Vevay, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

  • Ash L, genl store.
  • Banta J B, genl store.

MARKLAND.
Population, 150. On the Ohio river, in York township, Switzerland county, 5 miles east of Vevay, the county seat and usual banking point. Emma H. Snyder, postmaster.

  • Benedict S L, printer.
  • Benedict W A, sawmill.
  • Benedict W C & S L, genl store.
  • Benefield & Moose, grocers and confrs.
  • Chittenden J W, genl store.
  • Culbertson Wm H, carriages.
  • Ethridge T B Jr, grocer.
  • Ford Thomas N, broom mnfr.
  • Markland Canning Co.
  • O’Neal Arlington, flour mill.
  • SNYDER EMMA H, Dressmaker and Postmaster.

MOOREFIELD.
Population, 96. In Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 8 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, banking and shipping point. E. E. Jones, postmaster.

  • Copeland G W, physician.
  • Culbertson C D, wagonmaker.
  • Culver & Riley, general store.
  • Gray M H, hotel.
  • Gray M M & Co, general store.
  • JONES ERVIN E, General Store, Real Estate and Postmaster.
  • Moorefield Saw Mill, A W Dennist mngr.
  • Rutherford Earl, confectioner.

MOUNT STERLING.
Population, 100. In Switzerland county, 3 ½ miles from Vevay, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

  • Armstrong, George, general store.
  • Hutchings F, general store.

PATRIOT.
Population, 350. On the Ohio river, in Posey township, Switzerland county, 18 miles from Vevay, the county seat. Has Baptist and Methodist churches and a bank. Ship by water. Robert M. Goff, postmaster.

  • Bodey Charles, lumber and coal.
  • Brown J E & Sons, groceries and meats.
  • Couch Bert, tinner.
  • Couch & Broadwell, hardware and roofers.
  • DeHart C B, hotel.
  • Emerson Bros, restaurant and confectioners.
  • Farmers Mutual Telephone Co.
  • Gockel Wm & Son, general store.
  • Goff Robert M, postmaster.
  • Green Harry D, garage.
  • Hume C J, tobacco buyer.
  • Humphrey Wm S, undertaker.
  • Johnson J W, cashier Patriot Deposit Bank.
  • Lyons Charles D, real estate.
  • McHuron S V, general store.
  • Mottier Ed, fruit grower and vineyard.
  • North A L, automobiles.
  • OLCOTT O W, Druggist.
  • Patriot Deposit Bank (capital $25,000), H J Harris president, J W Johnson cashier.
  • Platt George, wagonmaker.
  • Rea Wm, coal, produce and towing.
  • Schroder Produce Co.
  • Scudder Daniel T, veterinary surgeon.
  • Scudder Leonard, hardware and farm implements.
  • Scarcy Ben H, physician.
  • Sechrist J T, lawyer.
  • Vandaren Grace, milliner.
  • Wichman Julia Mrs, s. s. agent.

PLEASANT.
Population 25. In Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 14 miles north of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point, and 6 miles from Cross Plains, its banking point. Mrs. Hannah Oatman, postmaster.

  • OATMAN HANNAH MRS, General Store.
  • Shaffer Levi, woodworker.

QUERCUS GROVE.
Population, 50. Switzerland county, 16 miles n. e. of Vevay, the county seat. R. D. from Rising Sun.

  • Rochat H, general store.

Vevay – 1916 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1916-7. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co, 1895.

VEVAY.
Population, 1,700. The judicial seat of Switzerland county, is located on the Ohio river, 100 miles southeast of Indianapolis. Has Baptist, Christian, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, 2 banks and 2 newspapers. E. Griffith, postmaster.

  • Adams Music Store, mus insts.
  • Anderson T D, livery.
  • Bear Lowery R, physician.
  • Binder Fred, milliner and wall paper.
  • Brindley Ollie, mlnr and notions.
  • Buschman W L, furniture.
  • Butler Viola, hotel.
  • Campbell B M, hardware.
  • City Roller Mills, flour.
  • Clements & Deeman, proprs Royal Theatre.
  • Cole James R, lawyer.
  • Copeland Robert M, physician.
  • Culbertson Carol, coal and farm implts.
  • Culbertson Clyde, flour mill.
  • Curry Bertha S, genl store.
  • Danglade Abbie, mlnr and ladies furngs.
  • Danner Americus V, hdwe and farm implts.
  • David David A, shoes.
  • DEMOCRAT PUBLISHING CO, Printers and Publishers.
  • Detraz Bros, saw mill.
  • Downey E P, grocer.
  • First National Bank (capital $50,000), C S Tandy pres, A J Porter cashr.
  • Fisk W L, furn, farm implts and wagons.
  • Floyd Wm, grocer.
  • Gaudin George, carriages and farm implts.
  • Gaudin Walter, mens furngs.
  • Geiger C H, dentist.
  • Goday L W, drugs.
  • Graham Avery A, confectioner.
  • Green Harry, garage.
  • Griffith Earnest, postmaster.
  • Griffith Francis M, judge Circuit Court.
  • Hall George, lawyer.
  • Haskell Fred L, undertaker.
  • Heady & Heady, livery.
  • Jaynes Charles, grocer.
  • Jaynes Wm, florist.
  • Johnson S & Co, dry goods and carpets.
  • Kiiesel Charles, genl stoer.
  • Kincaid & Cole, meats.
  • Klein Wm G, shoes.
  • Knox Harry A, shoes.
  • Krummel J, meats.
  • Lamson Charles B, confectioner.
  • Lamson Julian, clothing.
  • Land Riley & Son, hdwe and baker.
  • Lyrick Theatre, Riggs Bros proprs.
  • Manning Dennis G, cigars.
  • Marshall & Catton, lawyers.
  • Martin E M, carriage pntr.
  • Melcher C F, marble.
  • Mennet G E, produce.
  • Muret —, physician.
  • O’Neal & McKay, garage.
  • Pavy Charles, lawyer.
  • Peters Irvin A, livery.
  • Pickett Sallie, baker.
  • Pickett Thomas, hotel.
  • Pleasants James K Sons, clothing.
  • Porter A J, cashr First Natl Bank.
  • Protsman W O, publr Vevay Reveille and printer.
  • Protsman & O’Neal, autos.
  • Riggs Bros, proprs Lyrick Theatre.
  • Riggs Edward T, gro and produce.
  • Riggs Press, printers.
  • Royal Theatre, Clements & Deeman proprs.
  • Schad Julius, harness.
  • Shadday John H, physician.
  • Shaw Alfred, real estate.
  • Shaw Charles C, cashr Vevay Deposit Bank.
  • Shull Ed, live stock and prod.
  • Sieglitz Charles, jeweler.
  • Simmons — Mrs, hotel.
  • Stepleton Paul, grocer.
  • Stevens E M, drugs.
  • Stucy F, tobacco.
  • Sullivan H C, undertkr.
  • Switzerland Democrat, Democrat Pub Co publrs.
  • Tandy Carroll S, lawyer.
  • Thiebaud Hugh, physician.
  • Union Furniture Co.
  • Vevay Creamery Co.
  • Vevay Deposit Bank (capital $50,000), J M Scott pres, C C Shaw cashr.
  • Vevay Flour Mills.
  • Vevay Ice Co.
  • Wahl Caroline, dry goods.
  • Walton J E, photographer.
  • Ward John P, physician.

Dearborn County – 1916 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Dearborn County, Indiana entries from: Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1916-7. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co, 1895.
See also:
Entries from Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana
Entries from Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana

DEARBORN COUNTY – Lawrenceburgh, the county seat. Judge Circuit Court, W. N. Hauck; Prosecuting Attorney, W. M. Dean; Clerk Circuit Court, J. G. McKinney; Auditor, H. E. Lutherbeck; Treasurer, J. A. Bobrink; Recorder, C. H. Haynes; Sheriff, D. E. McKenzie; Coronerk, D. E. Johnson; Surveyor, A. W. Karstetter. BRIGHT Population, 130. A village in Harrison township, Dearborn county, 11 miles north of Lawrenceburg, the county seat. Harrison, Ohio, 4 miles distant is the banking and shipping point, and from whence there is rural free delivery.

  • Gibson G D, genl store.
  • Rechenbach Michael, genl store.
  • Siefferman W, genl store.
  • Sykes James, wagonmkr.

CHESTERVILLE Population, 75. A village in Sparta township, Dearborn county, 15 miles west of Lawrenceburg, the county seat. Cold Spring, 1 mile distant, is the nearest shipping station, and Moores Hill, 4 miles distant, the location of nearest bank and from whence there is rural free delivery.

  • Heath Louis, grocer.
  • Loftus James, wagonmkr.

COCHRAN A town in Center township, Dearborn county, on the B. & O. R. R., 5 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat. Aurora, 1 mile distant, is the banking town. Exp., W. F. & Co. Tel., W. U.

  • Cochran Chair Co, furn mnfrs.
  • Eschmann W A Mrs, grocers.
  • Rains Drug Co.
  • Snyder R A, grocer.

COLD SPRING Population, 65. A village on B. & O. S. W. R. R. in Sparta township, Dearborn county, 20 miles west of Lawrenceburg, the county seat. Moores Hill, 2 ½ miles distant, is the banking town. Exp., W. F. & Co. Tel., W. U. Frederick Homann, postmaster.

  • HOMANN FREDERICK, Genl Store and Postmaster.
  • Smith Harry G, genl store.

CROZIER Population, 25. In Hogan township, Dearborn county, 9 miles west of Lawrenceburg, the county seat. Mooreshill, 6 miles distant, is the nearest banking and shipping point and from whence there is rural free delivery.

  • Roof M W, grocer.

DILLSBORO Population, 500. An incorporated town in Clay township, Dearborn county, 14 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and on B. & O. S. W. R. R. Has 2 banks and a weekly newspaper. The News. Exp., Wells, Fargo & Co. Tel., W. U. Orris Hooper, postmaster.

  • Booster Jesse J, cashr First National Bank.
  • Calhoun W S, furniture.
  • Calvert Benjamin F, publr Dillsboro News.
  • Cole Thomas J, coal.
  • Dillsboro News (weekly), B F Calvert publr.
  • Dillsboro Sanitarium.
  • Dillsboro State Bank (capital $25,000), Henry Bulthaup pres, Charles F Gausmann cashr.
  • Ellerbrook Bros, produce.
  • First National Bank (capital $25,000), W J Gray pres, Jesse J Booster cashr.
  • Fleming J W & Son, genl store.
  • Gracer John H, hotel.
  • Hooper J N & Son, hardware.
  • HOOPER ORRIS, Postmaster.
  • Housmyer C C, physician.
  • Johnson F M, fertilizer.
  • Kamping H H (estate), genl store.
  • Klinkeman L F, wagonmkr.
  • Kuhn Edward, grocer.
  • Lester Lewis G, restaurant and confectioner.
  • Licking W C, sawmill.
  • Lieberman C R, meats.
  • Long Holland P, physician.
  • McCardle, Longcamp & Brewer, livery and feed.
  • Miller Andrew G, physician.
  • New Dillsboro Telegraph Co.
  • Niester A F, harness.
  • Noble Charles A, genl contr.
  • Pieper & Smith, hardware.
  • Read T J, genl store.
  • Roberts John L, hardware.
  • Sale Fleetwood H, physician.
  • Schulenborg & Douselman, flour mill.
  • Scoopmer E E r r exp and tel agt.
  • Smalley H H, sawmill and repair shop.
  • Steuver E F & Bros, grocers.
  • Stevenson F Mrs, milliner.
  • Trislett G A, drugs.
  • Wheeler W P, notions.

DOVER Population, 200. A village in Dearborn county, 8 miles from Harrison, O., the banking town, and 6 ½ from Guilford, the shipping station. The post-office is at Kelso.

  • Andres John A, grocer.
  • Andres Joseph, undertaker.
  • Barker W J, confectioner.
  • Doyle Albert, wagonmkr.
  • Moemke A, genl store.
  • Theders B H, shoemkr.

FARMERS RETREAT In Dearborn county, 18 miles s. w. of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and 5 from Dillsboro, its banking and shipping point.

  • Fischer Gustav, wagonmaker.
  • Schuette Wm H, genl store.

GUILFORD Population, 110. On the C., C., C. & St. L. Ry., in Dearborn county, 8 miles from Lawrenceburg, the county seat and banking point. Tel., W. U. Exp., American. Ernest Moser, postmaster.

  • Buchanan F W, grocer.
  • Connolly Frank, hdwe and farm implts.
  • Dixon Orville, live stock and grain.
  • Elliott J C, physician.
  • Harnbuch Charles, genl store, grain and live stock.
  • Houston S J, general store.
  • MOSER ERNEST, Grocer, Notions, Hardware and Postmaster.
  • Taylor Thomas S, builders material.
  • Vogel Chrls, coal and roofer.
  • Wolfung Louis, farm implts.
  • Ward W F, fruit grower.
  • Weddle James, r r exp and tel agt.

HOMESTEAD. Dearborn county. R. D. from Lawrenceburg.

  • Hayes H R, genl store.

KELSO. Population, 200. Also known as Dover, in Dearborn county, 13 miles from Lawrenceburg, the county seat, 8 from Harrison, the nearest banking point, and 6 ½ from Guilford, its shipping point.

  • Andres John A, genl store.
  • Andres Joseph, undertaker.
  • Barker W J, confr.
  • Moemke A, genl store.

KENNEDY. On the C., C., C. & St. L. Ry. in Dearborn county, 12 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat and banking point. Exp., Am. KYLE. Dearborn county, 10 miles from Aurora, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

  • Hansen C K, genl store.
  • Kyle Creamery Co.

LAWRENCEVILLE. Dearborn county, 4 miles from Sunman, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

  • Boerstler A, wagonmkr.
  • Hoff H, genl store.
  • Roehm J R, genl store.
  • Sahm Adam, flour mill.

LOGAN. Population, 75. In Logan township, Dearborn county, 14 miles north of Lawrenceburg, the county seat and 5 from Harrison, its banking and shipping point. M. Wilson, postmaster.

  • Clark W E, genl store.
  • Jacques Frank, genl store.
  • McClure Frank, genl store.
  • WILSON M, Postmaster.

MANCHESTER. Population, 300. In Dearborn county, 2 ½ miles from Bonnell, its shipping point, and 5 from Moores Hill, its banking point. R. D. from Aurora.

  • Greenham M, genl store.
  • Hoffman H A, genl store.
  • Watts A, genl store.

MOORES HILL. Population, 400. On the B. & O. S. W. Ry., in Sparta township, Dearborn county, 17 miles east of Lawrenceburg, the county seat. Has Baptist and Methodist Episcopal churches and a bank. Exp., Wells Fargo & Co. Robert J. Barclay, postmaster.

  • Abraham & Ulrich, livery, coal and undertakers.
  • Adkins E S, meats.
  • Barclay Robert J, postmaster.
  • Bigney M E, handle manufacturer.
  • Draper Howard C, tinner.
  • Evans Bert, hotel.
  • French J W, general store.
  • Giblin Richard, auto repairer.
  • GIVAN JOHN F, Attorney-at-Law, Pension Attorney and Notary Public.
  • Gorman W J, railroad, express and telegraph agent.
  • Helm & Shockley, real estate.
  • Hisey Wm E, meats.
  • Johnston David E, physician.
  • Loyd O M, live stock.
  • Maupin C W, hotel.
  • Moores Hill Building & Loan Assn, D E Johnston pres, Charles Schabel sec.
  • Moores Hill Creamery Assn.
  • Moores Hill State Bank (capital $25,000), J H Martin pres, C M Shockley cashr.
  • Mulford & Hilman, wagonmakers.
  • Neibrugge A Mrs, drugs.
  • Olcott M D, feed.
  • Rollins George, shoes.
  • Rumsey Phoebe, carpet weaver.
  • Schabel Charles, coal.
  • Schwartz F W & Co, confectioners.
  • Scripture I A & Sons, hardware.
  • Siford Flora Mrs, milliner and notions.
  • Thomas C B, poultry.

NEW ALSACE. In Dearborn county, 3 miles from Weisburg, the nearest shipping point, and 5 from Sunman, the nearest banking point. Rural delivery from Guilford.

  • Buchert R L, hotel.
  • Dietz A L, hardware.
  • Fette N, flour mill.
  • Hilbert B, general store.
  • Klump M, general store.
  • Vogel John, general store.

ST. LEON. Population, 400. Dearborn county, 18 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, 9 from Sunman, the nearest banking point and 5 from New Trenton, its shipping point.

  • Frey John V, saw mill.
  • Hilbert John, wagonmkr.
  • Hoffman Joseph, genl store.
  • Knecht Al, genl store and farm implts.
  • Schuman Joseph A, genl store.

SPARTA. Population, 75. Dearborn county, 14 miles west of Lawrenceburg, the county seat and 3 miles from Moores Hill, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

  • Canfield & Bruce, genl store.

WEISBURG. Population, 80. On the C. C. C. & St. L. Ry., in Jackson township, Dearborn county, 17 miles from Lawrenceburg, the county seat and 3 from Sunman, the nearest bank location. Tel., W. U. Exp., Am. Edward Hemke, postmaster.

  • Gutzwiler George, hdwe and fertilizer.
  • HEMKE EDWARD, General Store and Postmaster.
  • Hilbert G, wagonmaker.
  • Hill Wm, liquors.
  • Marlin C A, r r and exp agt.
  • Neffner R T, physician.
  • Scholl & Tieteman flour mill.
  • Stutz J D, brooms.
  • Utterweiler A, liquors.

WILMINGTON. Dearborn county, 7 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and 2 ½ from Aurora, its banking and shipping point. Rural delivery from Aurora. WRIGHTS CORNERS. A discontinued postoffice in Dearborn county, 8 miles northwest of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, 6 ½ from Aurora, its banking point and 4 from Guilford, its shipping point. R. D. from Aurora.

  • True A S, genl store.

YORKVILLE. Population, 80. In York township, Dearborn county, 12 miles from Lawrenceburg, the county seat and usual banking point and 5 from Guilford, its shipping point. George Widolff, postmaster.

  • Fox Wm, saw mill.
  • Hornbach Charles, grain and genl store.
  • Hornbach Wm, genl store.
  • WIDOLFF GEORGE, General Store and Postmaster.
  • Zerr Anthony, fruit grower.
  • Zimmer Nicholas, apiarist.

Lawrenceburg – 1916 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1916-7. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co, 1916

LAWRENCEBURG.
Population, 5,000. The judicial seat of Dearborn county, is located on the Ohio river and on the C., C., C. & St. L. and the B. & O. S. W. Rys, and the C. L. & A. Traction Line, 22 miles west of Cincinnati. Has 11 churches, 3 public schools, a parochial school, a $12,000 public library, water works, electric light, miles of concrete sidewalks, 3 banks, 2 building and loan associations, 2 volunteer fire companies, 3 newspapers, 2 public parks, healthy climate, 3 distilleries, largest flour mills in Indiana, saw and edge tool works, cooperage works, furniture factory, lumber and veneer works, manufactories of pumps and tube well supplies, coffins, shoes, bricks, etc. Tel., W. U. Exp., American and W. F. & Co. Albert Spanagel, postmaster.

  • Axby J L, vet surg.
  • Baker Kirtley, confr.
  • Barrott E & Son (Elkaneh and Wm F), genl store.
  • Bateman E D, physician.
  • BATESVILLE LUMBER & VENEER CO, V McDonald Sec, Mnfrs of Veneers and Panels, Three and Five Ply Panels, High Class Products.
  • Bauer Cooperage Co, J M Bauer pres, H Wright sec.
  • Bechtel Henry, genl store.
  • Bell Telephone Co.
  • Biddle Isaac N, jeweler.
  • Bielby Estal G, lawyer and mayor.
  • Billups C F, boat livery.
  • Bishop George H & Co, Chas Bishop mngr, saw mnfrs.
  • Blankenbuehler Wm G, insurance.
  • Bobrink John A, grocer.
  • Braun P C, cashr Peoples Nat Bank.
  • Brehn Lewis, boat livery.
  • Brill John, grocer.
  • Bryant Sisters (Mabel), milliners.
  • Burkhardt Henry, meats.
  • Clark John, grocer.
  • Coble & McKenzie (Earl Coble, Chas McKenzie), meats.
  • Cook A D, pumps.
  • Cravens Thomas S, lawyer.
  • Crown Hotel, Earl Wissinger propr.
  • Dean Willard, pros atty.
  • Dearborn Motar Co, John Oberting mngr.
  • Dearborn National Bank (capitol $50,000), A E Nowlin pres, L W Hill cashr.
  • Decker & Hauck (W G Decker, E M Hauck), electns.
  • Deuschle Wm, dry goods.
  • Diehl H P & Co, powder.
  • Dietz Albert V, cashr German-Amer Bank.
  • Dixon H H, r r agt.
  • Dober Edward, clothing.
  • Dwyer John, physician.
  • Elliott Carrie, propr New Central Hotel.
  • Emerson W A, plumber.
  • Emmert E J, physician.
  • Emmert P J, dry goods.
  • EWBANK’S ABSTRACT OFFICE (Est’d 1882), James H. Ewbanks Propr, Only Complete Set of Abstract Books in Dearborn County, 107 W High.
  • EWBANK JAMES H, Propr Ewbank’s Abstract Office, Lawyer, Notary Public and Conveyancer, 107 W High.
  • Fagaly W T, physician.
  • FICHTER JOHN M, Editor The News
  • Fitch Bros (Thomas and Joseph), livery and undertakers.
  • Fitch C W, drugs and paints.
  • Fitch J C, genl store.
  • Fowler Ollie, restaurant.
  • Fox Andrew L, shoes.
  • Fox Wm, meats.
  • French E J, dentist.
  • Frolicher Shoe Mfg Co, Emil Frolicher mngr.
  • Gardner E F, laundry.
  • Garnier John B Brewery, Victor Obertling propr.
  • Gem Theater, Wm and Frank Warneford proprs.
  • German-American Bank (capitol $25,000), A J Hassmer pres, A V Dietz cashr.
  • Givan Martin J, county attorney.
  • Givan & Givan (W S and M J), lawyers.
  • Glockner Wm, grocer.
  • Gooden W T, editor Lawrenceburg Register.
  • Gordon John, genl store.
  • Gramer Louis, restaurant.
  • Greendale Distilling Co, Otto Special supt.
  • Haas Henry, cigar mnfr.
  • Harris A B, dry goods and carpets.
  • Hassmer A J, mus instrs.
  • Hauck Warren N, judge Circuit Court.
  • Haugh Warren N, lawyer.
  • Haverseik Elmer, genl store.
  • Hayes Edward, lawyer.
  • Haynes Clifford A, County Recorder.
  • Heck F C, dry goods.
  • Henn & Huschart (F J, Henn, M M Huschart), monuments.
  • Hill L W, cashr Dearborn Nat Bank.
  • Hoffmeir Anthony, grocer and baker.
  • Holtigel Henry, hay.
  • Hornbach Charles, grocer.
  • Hornberger John F, jeweler.
  • Indian Refining Co.
  • Jackson C M, dry goods.
  • Jackson R S, vet surg.
  • Jackson & Ludlow (R S Jackson, Frank Ludlow), horses.
  • Jaquith O S, physician.
  • Junker Charles, furn.
  • Karsteter Albert W, county surveyor.
  • Kestner Ernest, confr.
  • Klepper Herman, ice cream and confr.
  • Klepper Sisters (Anna and Marguirite), confrs and restaurant.
  • Kraus Conrad, baker.
  • Krieg John N, tailor.
  • Kupferschmidt Rose, jeweler.
  • Kurtzman Edgar, stenographer.
  • Lane George O, photo.
  • Lang Charles J, real estate.
  • Langham H, r r agt.
  • Lawrence Press, W G Glover editor.
  • Lawrence Register, W T Gooden publr.
  • Lawrenceburg Gas Co, Geo Kunz mngr.
  • Lawrenceburg Lumber Co, F C Dam mngr.
  • Lawrenceburg Public Library, Ada F Fitch librarian.
  • Lawrenceburg Roller Mills Co, B J Rothwell pres, G H Lewis vice-pres and mngr, L S Brown treas.
  • Lawrenceburg Wharf Co, boat livery.
  • Lommel Louise, drugs.
  • Lostetter C F, chiropractor.
  • Lutherbeck Harry E, County Auditor.
  • McCullough Drug Co, John McCullough mngr.
  • McGranahan Fannie, milliner.
  • McGranahan Wm, grocer.
  • McGuffin J B, tinsmith.
  • McKenzie Daniel E, sheriff.
  • McKim Christina, dry goods.
  • McKinney James G, county clerk.
  • Miller Thomas, restaurant.
  • Miller & Elder, insurance.
  • Mueller Emil, physician.
  • Nees Thomas, hotel.
  • New Central Hotel, Carrie Elliott propr.
  • NEWS THE, John M Fichter Editor
  • Obertling Victor, ice cream mnfr and propr Garnier Brewery.
  • Oertling Ernest G, books and wallpaper.
  • Ohio Valley Coffin Co, Geo Volkert pres, H Hodell sec-treas.
  • Opera House, Terrill & Vesenmeir proprs.
  • Owl Band, H Enyart leader.
  • Pastner Samuel, propr Victor Hotel.
  • Peoples National Bank (capital $110,000), W H O’Brien pres, P C Braun cashr.
  • Pfalzgraf Fred, shoes.
  • Fredmore Clyde W, men’s furngs.
  • Press Wm G, editor Lawrenceburg Press.
  • Reagan Hotel, Peter Reagan propr.
  • Reagan Peter, propr Reagan Hotel.
  • Register Printing Co, W T Gooden mngr.
  • Ritzmann Wm F, ice cream and bottler.
  • Rossville Distilling Co, H S Miller mngr.
  • Rupp Fred, florist.
  • Ruppert George C, genl store.
  • Russe & Russe (J H and J H jr), lawyers.
  • Schmidt A F, drugs.
  • Schneider Christina, shoes.
  • Schneider Wm G A, shoes.
  • Schusterman Louis, junk.
  • Seekatz John, shoes.
  • Seekatz Louis, shoes.
  • Shaw W T, exp agt.
  • Smith Guy F, phys and dentist.
  • Southern Indiana Telephone Co, M E Ferris mngr.
  • SPANGEL ALBERT, Postmaster.
  • Spanagel Charles, delicatessen.
  • Squibb Distilling Co, Geo Squibb mngr.
  • Steinmetz Holman, tailor.
  • Stockman Omer T, grocer.
  • Stoneking H J, transfer.
  • Stuber F & Son, roofer.
  • Suer & Son, brick mnfrs.
  • Tebbs Warren, real estate.
  • Terrill G M, dentist.
  • Terrill & Vesenmeir (G M Terrill, Adam Vesenmeir), proprs Opera House.
  • Van Horn & Bateman (Wm Van Horn, George Bateman), hay and grain.
  • Vesenmeier Adam, grocer.
  • Victor Hotel, Saml Pastner propr.
  • Vogelsang Edward, garage.
  • Walsh James & Co, V M O’Shaughnessy mngr, distillers.
  • Warneford Wm, grocer.
  • Warneford Wm & Frank, proprs Gem Theater.
  • Westcott Wm H, county assessor.
  • Wissinger Earl, propr Crown Hotel.
  • Wolff Charles, grocer.
  • Wood George H, grocer.
  • Wright J C & Son, contractors.

Aurora – 1916 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1916-7. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co, 1916.

AURORA

The largest city in Dearborn county, with 5,000 inhabitants, is located on the Ohio river in the township of Center. It is incorporated and is 4 miles west of Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and 26 miles west of Cincinnati on the B. & O. S. W., C., C., C. & St. L. and C., L. & A. (electric) railroads. Situated in the heart of all a splendid farming section, it is the acknowledged trade center for the country patronage of two counties. There are two flourishing banks, two live newspapers and six churches of the leading religious denominations. The schools are unexcelled by those of any town of its size in the state. There are a large number of important manufacturing establishments the chief products of which are buggies, chairs, wheels, castings, machinery, tools, caskets, furniture, monuments, cooperage, lumber, flour, etc. The principal shipments are hay, grain and tobacco. The city boasts unexcelled water and sewage systems and electric lighting and gas plants; has miles of concrete sidewalks and all the principal streets are paved with brick. Exp., Wells, Fargo & Co. Tel, W. U. Edward Maloney, postmaster.

  • Acme Milling Co.
  • Aurora Bulletin, R B Cass publr.
  • Aurora Business College, N L Richmond mngr.
  • Aurora Coffin Co, John Backman mngr.
  • Aurora Commercial Club, J J Backman pres, G C Mullen sec.
  • Aurora Furniture Co, H P Spaeth pres, Chas Steigerwald vice-pres, J H Hoskins sec.
  • Aurora Ice Co, Victor Oberding mngr.
  • Aurora Military Band, H J Smith ldr.
  • Aurora Produce Co, Paul Henschen mngr.
  • Aurora Public Library, Irma Hauck librarian.
  • Aurora State Bank (capital $50,000), H P Spaeth pres, C B Wilson cashr.
  • Aurora Telephone Co, E W Swarthout mngr.
  • AURORA TOOL WORKS THE, A Kastner Pres, H H Leive Vice-Pres and Treas, J Rushworth Sec and Genl Mngr, Mnfrs Upright Drill Presses.
  • Bailey Edward, grocer and meats.
  • Bascom W. T., livery.
  • Bebinger & Co (Jacob Bebinger), grocers.
  • Bethel Bros (John and Wm), paperhangers.
  • Bethel Charles & John, wallpaper and paints.
  • Billingsley Mary Mrs, propr Sunnyside Hotel.
  • Bloom Albert, grocer.
  • Bond Marc L, physician.
  • Borgerding E C Mrs, restaurant and confectionery.
  • Braunagel G M, liquors.
  • Burke Daniel, clothing.
  • Camfield, Nieman & Linkmeyer (V Camfield, Chas Nieman, John Linkmeyer), autos.
  • Campbell Hotel, Thos Campbell propr.
  • Campbell Thomas, propr Campbell Hotel.
  • CARMICHAEL THOMAS C, Mayor and Attorney-at-Law, Practice in All Courts.
  • Cass Robert B, publr Aurora Bulletin.
  • Chambers, Stevens & Co, grocers and dry goods.
  • Clore Thomas F, grocer.
  • Cobb Frank D, real estate.
  • Cobb L W Mrs, publr Dearborn Independent.
  • Cobb W H, insurance.
  • Cochran Chair Co, W E Stark mngr.
  • Cochran Gussie & Lillian, milliners.
  • Cole J E, dentist.
  • Conaway Silas, grocer.
  • Cottage Hotel, M V Heath propr.
  • Cox F M, genl store.
  • Curtis Charles W, hay.
  • Cutler Dick, exp agt.
  • Davies L E, lawyer.
  • Dean & Dean (Willard and John), lawyers.
  • Dearborn Independent, Mrs L W Cobb publr.
  • Demas George, ice cream and confectionery.
  • Dennerline J L, insurance.
  • Dierking Bros (Henry Dierking), dairy.
  • Dils Cliff J, hay.
  • Drake Mary, photographer.
  • Droege Bros (Gus and Geo), grocers.
  • Early & Daniel Co, Ed Moore mngr.
  • Empire Theater, Ross Macker mngr.
  • Everett Edward, cigars.
  • Everett James jr, grocer.
  • Fahey Bros (Mort and Farrell), grocers.
  • Farmer Ira, clothing.
  • First National Bank (capital $100,000), J A Riddell pres, H J Schmutte cashr.
  • Frank Peter, grocer.
  • Frank Walter, bakery.
  • Gardner Charles R, musical instruments.
  • Gardner Robert R, electn and plmbr.
  • Golding & Cross (Geo Golding, Wm Cross), livery.
  • Good John C, chiropractor.
  • Grand Theater, C A McIntyre mngr.
  • Greenham W, poultry.
  • Gridley Albert T, civ eng.
  • Hancock Peter, auction.
  • Harrison John, junk.
  • Hauck Julius, chiropractor.
  • Heath Loren, restaurant.
  • Heath M V, propr Cottage Hotel.
  • Heck Theo & Co, Frank Green mngr, furniture.
  • Herdegen J T, florist.
  • Hill Abraham, boat livery, express and coal.
  • Hillman Charles, express.
  • Hogan Shoe Co, Harry Hogan mngr.
  • Holmes Ella S, physician.
  • Holthouse Ed, undertaker.
  • Horr Leslie, optometrist.
  • How Philip, jeweler.
  • IMPERIAL REMEDY CO THE, Dr J T Treon Pres and Mngr, T C Carmichael Sec, 10 Gibson Bldg.
  • Indiana Public Service Co, Chas Hanna mngr, electric light.
  • Indianapolis Chair & Furniture Co, C B Wilson pres, W L Hoskins vice-pres, W J Neukom sec-treas.
  • Jackson J M, physician.
  • Johnson & Smith (Robert Johnson, Paul Smith), hardware and farm implements.
  • Jung Brewing Co (Cincinnati O), John Dennerlein mngr.
  • Kassebaum F W & Son, monuments.
  • Kastner Andrew, grocer.
  • Kelley C E, grocer.
  • Kirshhaus Jacob, hotel.
  • Klingelhoffer Bros (Geo and Edwin), contrs.
  • Knippenberg Henry, ice cream mnfr and confectioner.
  • Kuhlmeier J H & Son, hardware and harness.
  • LANGE MACHINE WORKS, G A Schipper Mngr, Develiping, Designing, Manufacturing, General Machine Work and Repairing, Rear Postoffice.
  • Leibecke Frank G Mnfg Co, auto trimmers.
  • Leive Wm & Son, jewelers.
  • Libbert E J, physician.
  • Longcamp H J, dentist.
  • Lostutler C F, chiropractor.
  • Lyric Theater, Petcher & Klye proprs.
  • McCreary John, live stock.
  • McIntyre Charles A, billposter and mngr Grand Theater.
  • McKinzie D E, ice and coal.
  • McMullen & McMullen (Harry and Cassin), lawyers.
  • Macker Henry E, grocer.
  • Macker J Ross, clothing.
  • MALONEY EDWARD, Postmaster.
  • Marshall C C, physician.
  • Martin Gus, liquors.
  • Martin J Wm, dry goods and shoes.
  • Martin & Ross (T J Martin, Wm Ross), veterinary surgeons.
  • Mason Mary, restaurant and confectioner.
  • Mattox R Clarke, lumber.
  • Maybin James C, dentist.
  • Miller Edward, tinsmith.
  • Munderlich H F, insurance.
  • Neal H S, auto repr.
  • Niebaum E H & Son, dry goods and grocers.
  • Nocks Emery, livery.
  • North Henry, live stock.
  • Olcott & Co, drugs and paints.
  • Opp Coal Co, Chas Opp mngr.
  • Opperman Fred, genl store.
  • Pate Hugh, live stock.
  • Peoples Bldg & Loan Co, Fred Beinkampen mngr.
  • Petcher & Kyle (Albert Petcher, Wm Klye), proprs Lyric Theater.
  • Peters Fred A, grocer.
  • Pittsburgh Coal Co, Abram Hill mngr.
  • Prudential Life Ins Co, A Teaney agt.
  • Rice Thomas H, express.
  • Riddell James A, drugs and paints.
  • Riddell J A & Co (James A Riddell), drugs and paints.
  • Royer Wheel Co, Wm Moore mngr.
  • Rubel & Jackson (Lee Rubel, Robt Jackson), garage.
  • Sawdon & Schooley (Adin Sawdon, Wm Schooley), farm implements.
  • Scaletta Lawrence, fruits and produce.
  • Schipper F, machinist.
  • SCHIPPER GEAR PLANER CO, G A Schipper Mngr, Mnfrs Spur Gears, Rear Postoffice.
  • Schmutte H J, cashr First National Bank.
  • Schuler Frank & Son, furniture.
  • Schuler Jacob, ins and real est.
  • Schuler Philip, tailor.
  • Schulz Edward, clothing.
  • Shipper Frank, shoes.
  • Siefferman & Haug (Geo Siefferman, John Haug), tailors.
  • Smiley Al & Son (Albert and Harry), live stock.
  • Smith Edwin Mrs, art needlework.
  • Smith H W, furniture mnfr.
  • Snyder A Robert, grocer.
  • Somerfield Samuel, milliner and notions.
  • Speath H P, hardware.
  • Stafford Alice, milliner.
  • Standard Oil Co, John Neal agt.
  • Star Milling Co, Fred Nolte mngr.
  • Stedman’s Foundry & Machine Works, Perrin Langdon mngr.
  • Steele John, grocer.
  • Steingenwald Charles, grocer.
  • Stewart O H, physician.
  • Stier J H Co, furniture, undertakers and livery.
  • Stoll Meat Co (Louis, Gus and Wm Stoll)
  • SUNNYSIDE HOTEL, Mrs Mary Billingsley Propr, Everything New and Clean, Nice Rooms, Rates $1.50 Per Day and Up, E George and Johnson
  • Sutton H H, physician.
  • Teaney D B, grocer.
  • Treon James F, physician.
  • Truelock Chalen, restaurant and confectioner.
  • Ullrich John, drugs and paints.
  • Van Osdol C L, dentist.
  • Vigran Harry, notions.
  • Walker Scott, laundry.
  • Wallace E R, physician.
  • Watts Samuel C, bakery and ice cream mnfr.
  • Watts Wm, bakery.
  • Wilson Clarence B, cashr Aurora State Bank.
  • Wood Harry, grocer.
  • Wright J C, lumber.
  • Wymond Cooperage Co, Wm Haskins mngr.
  • Zeh R S, grocer.

Ohio County – 1884 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1884-85. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1884.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive

OHIO CO.—Rising Sun the county seat. Clerk, George B. Hall. Sheriff, Michael McGuire. Treasurer, John W. Facemire. Auditor, Joseph P. Hemphill. Recorder, Ruel W. Fugitt. Coroner, Enoch Drake, Surveyor, Edward P. Niles.

BASCOM. Is a recently established postoffice, situated in Cass township, Ohio county, 10 miles west of Rising Sun, the county seat and banking town. Aurora, distant 17 miles, is the nearest rail approach, but shipments can be made by boat to Rising Sun. Population 25. R B Bascom, postmaster.

  • Bascom & Myers, general store.
  • Littlefield & Heath, saw mill.
  • Sedan A J, blacksmith.

BEAR BRANCH. Or Freedom, as it is sometimes called, is a place with a population of 25, located in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and 13 miles north of Vevay, on the Ohio river, the most available shipping point. Contains 2 churches—Baptist and United Brethren—and district school. Stage communication with Dillsboro. Mail tri-weekly. Wm H Oatman, postmaster.

  • Cahway David, carpenter.
  • Dennis M M, milliner.
  • Elder Annie L, dressmkr.
  • French J B, wagonmkr.
  • Halbert Wm, physician.
  • Leggitt John, wagonmkr.
  • Licking George, blacksmith.
  • Longcamp J F, blacksmith.
  • Oatman Wm H, general store and live stock.
  • Pate I H, cattle dealer.
  • Turner I W, justice of the peace.

NORTH’S LANDING. Located on the Ohio river in Randolph township, Ohio county, 4 miles south of Rising Sun, the county seat and bank location, has a population of 250. Tobacco and potatoes are shipped extensively. Ex, Adams (at Rising Sun). Daily stage to Patriot; fare 50 cents; Rising Sun; fare 15 cents; Aurora; fare 50 cents. Nathan H North, postmaster.

  • Ellis W C, carpenter.
  • Green John, painter.
  • Harris & North, produce.
  • North Nathan H, General Store and Live Stock.
  • Powell W J, wharf master.
  • Powell & Bro, leaf tobacco.
  • Rollins H, blacksmith.
  • Smith Anna, confectioner and restaurant.

PATE. Is an 1883 postoffice located in Cass township, Ohio county, 10 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat and banking town. Ship to Aurora distant 10 miles on the O & M R R. Population 25. John E Wooley, postmaster.

  • Hannah Milton, live stock.
  • Hasting James, wagonmkr.
  • Pate George W, live stock.
  • Steele A B, blacksmith and justice.
  • Woolley Edward, cooper.
  • Woolley John E, General Store.

RISING SUN. Is the county seat of Ohio county, located on the Ohio river, 38 miles below Cincinnati and 92 southeast of Indianapolis. This is an incorporated town of 2,000 inhabitants, supplied with 5 churches, 3 graded schools, 2 hotels, a national band and 2 weekly newspapers—Recorder  and Local. The town carries a bonded debt of $3,500 and enjoys a good local trade from the surrounding fertile farming district. The industries of manufacture include 2 flour mills, saw mill, plow works and 1 tannery. Stage daily to Aurora; fare, 50 cents, and Patriot; fare, 50 cents. Ex, Adams. Wm H Clark, postmaster.

  • Alden Thomas E, physician.
  • Baxter John D, harness.
  • Beaty Mary, millinery.
  • Bell Isaac, tanner.
  • Bess Sallie, millinery.
  • Bush John W, agt Adams Ex Co.
  • Calkin Lois Mrs, millinery.
  • Clark Cornelius M, blacksmith.
  • Clark Wm H, postmaster.
  • Cofield Wm R, sewing machines.
  • Coles John B, lawyer.
  • Colter, Powell & Cronby, dry goods.
  • Colter Wm, shoes.
  • Craig Wm H, physician.
  • David John V, shoes.
  • David Rodman L, lawyer.
  • Downey George E, lawyer.
  • Elliott Wm, coal.
  • Enoch & Gleason, blacksmiths.
  • Eshman John, lumber.
  • Espey H S & Son, grocers.
  • Fisher Wm, shoemkr.
  • Fisher Wm A, shoemkr.
  • Gary Enos, furniture.
  • Gary John W, baker.
  • Gibson George B, hardware.
  • Gillespie Wm, physician.
  • Hall D B, publr, Rising Sun Local.
  • Hall Daniel T, shoemkr.
  • Harris James P, carpenter.
  • Harwood & Son, painters.
  • Hathaway & Clark, cigars.
  • Hemphill James S, Saloon.
  • Horshall Thomas, tailor.
  • Jones John H, real estate.
  • Jones Oscar, grocer.
  • Jones Richard M, justice.
  • Keeney George M, undertaker.
  • Kurr Henry, shoemkr.
  • Langsdale Robert G, druggist.
  • Lone & Steigmiller, saloon.
  • Lotton Ben F, grocer.
  • McAroy George, druggist.
  • McHenry Timothy, livery.
  • Marble James W, grocer.
  • Marquett Frederick, harness.
  • Mayfield Wm, grocer.
  • Merrell M P, dentist.
  • Miller & Son, flour mill.
  • Moore George I, lumber.
  • National Bank of Rising Sun (capital $108,000), James N Perkins, cash.
  • Olmstead H F Rev (Presybterian).
  • Pate John M, lumber.
  • Redd Smith B, barber.
  • Rising Sun Local (weekly), D B Hall, publr.
  • Ruder Wm A, insurance.
  • Scholly Wm M, cigars.
  • Scholly Wm & Co, cigars.
  • Schrumph Julius, meat market.
  • Seward Bros, dry goods.
  • Seward Wm R & Co, dry goods.
  • Smith Ernest, wagonmkr.
  • Steele Richard A, furniture.
  • Steele W A, Hotel (See adv, page 627.)
  • Stevenson George A, physician.
  • Stewart Stephen H, lawyer.
  • Sullivan Wm H, phyisican.
  • Summers Charles L, grocer.
  • Talbott Joseph W, flour mill.
  • Thorn David C, druggist.
  • Tibbals Thomas, confectioner.
  • Toohey John, marble.
  • Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
  • Vosberg & McMackin, dressmkrs.
  • Vowter W P Rev (Christian).
  • Waldo F J & Son, publrs Recorder.
  • Walton David K, photographer.
  • Whittock John T Jr, grocer.
  • Whittock Wm H, saw mill.
  • Wilber David D, insurance.
  • Williams John D, jeweler.

Switzerland County – 1884 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Switzerland County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1884-85. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1884.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive
See also:
Entries from Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana

SWITZERLAND CO.—Vevay the county seat. Clerk, Robert T. F. Abbott. Sheriff, William S. Tower. Treasurer, William C. Robinson. Auditor, Philip C. Holland. Recorder, James P. Oren. Coroner, Flavius J. Hollcroft. Surveyor, David N. Hayden.

AARON. Settled in 1870; is located in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 12 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat and shipping point. The village contains 60 inhabitants, a Methodist church and one saw mill. C G Adams, postmaster.

  • Adams C G, General Store.
  • Adams A C Jr, harnessmkr.
  • Buchanan H H, cabinetmkr.
  • Johnson Abraham, carpenter.
  • Johnson S R, saw mill.
  • Miles Jeffrey, blacksmith.
  • Smith G W, carpenter.
  • Smith I M & Son, Saw and Corn Mill.
  • Thieband C O, express agt.

ALLENSVILLE. This hamlet of 50 population is located in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 11 miles north of Vevay, the county seat, banking town and place of shipment. Aaron B Vannatter, postmaster.

  • Moore John, grocer.
  • Vanarsdal John, physician.
  • Vanarsdal J W & C L, physicians.
  • Vannatter Aaron B, General Store.

BENNINGTON. Contains 100 inhabitants, in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 10 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, shipping depot and location of nearest bank. The village supports Methodist and United Brethren churches and 1 flour mill. J P Marsh, postmaster.

  • Ford H, general store.
  • McGregor J B, general store.
  • Marsh H H, constable.
  • Marsh J P, live stock.
  • Neal John, wagonmkr.
  • Neal John C L, justice of the peace.
  • Newkirk C M, blacksmith.
  • Pearce Joseph M, justice.
  • Shoddy A, blacksmith.
  • Simpson R G & Dalglish, physicians.
  • Smith John H, flour mill.
  • Smith J V W, tinner.
  • Voris N, wagonmkr.

CENTRE SQUARE. Is a location of 170 persons, in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 8 miles north of Vevay, the county seat, shipping point and banking town. Has Baptist, Christian and Universalist churches. J S Shadday, postmaster.

  • Belden B & Bro, flour mill.
  • Gleason B N, blacksmith.
  • Hall Edward A, carpenter.
  • Hunter A G, harnessmkr.
  • Jackson J M, wagonmkr.
  • Kirkpatrick J C, apiarian.
  • Shadday J S, General Store.

CRAIG. Known also as Braytown, is located on the Ohio river, in Craig township, Switzerland county, 6 miles west of Vevay, the county seat, banking town and usual place of shipment. James Shaw, postmaster and general store.

  • Anderson J V, grain and tobacco.
  • Banta Ira, justice.
  • Bray D W, shoemkr.
  • Bray John A, shoemkr.
  • David David, blacksmith.
  • Haskell T J, blacksmith.
  • Weaver W H, wagonmkr.

EAST ENTERPRISE. Established in 1850, is the location of 150 persons, in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 12 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat and banking town. Markland, a landing on the Ohio river, 7 miles south, is the place of shipment. Daily stage to Rising Sun and Vevay; fare to either place, 50 cents. R G Simpson, postmaster.

  • Heath Daniel, basketmkr.
  • Hide S B, live stock.
  • Littlefield Harvey, justice of the peace.
  • Lockwood S D, shoemkr.
  • McCrary T F, grain.
  • McGuffin Wm, cooper.
  • Phillips Dennis, carpenter.
  • Richmond E S, jeweler.
  • Sedam Michael, blacksmith and undertaker.
  • Seymour E G Rev (Bapist).
  • Simpson G F, general store.
  • Simpson James, blacksmith.
  • Simpson J F, hotel and livery.
  • Washer & Duning, saw and flour mill.

FLORENCE. A village and landing on the Ohio river, containing 300 inhabitants, with a location in York township, Switzerland county, 9 miles east of Vevay, the county seat; Warsaw, Ky, on opposite side of river, is the location of nearest bank. Its shipments are hay, wheat, potatoes and onions. Churches, Methodist and Christian. J M W Langsdale, postmaster.

  • Baldwin S D, barber.
  • Barke Henry, carpet weaver.
  • Barkhan H, shoemkr.
  • Bittel Henry, basketmkr.
  • Buscher Henry, cooper.
  • Cunningham O D, dry goods.
  • Duplan M, blacksmith and justice.
  • Kelso G, carpenter.
  • Land George, grocer.
  • Langsdale J M W, druggist and physician.
  • Lock F, meat market.
  • Moore Eugene, saloon.
  • Scott George, saloon.

LAMB. Is a landing on the Ohio river, in Craig township, Switzerland county, 8 miles below Vevay, the county seat and banking town. No village. Wm H Lamb, postmaster.

LONG RUN. Is a small hamlet, located in Craig township, Switzerland county, 3 miles west of Vevay, the county seat, banking town and shipping point. Population 50. Wm. Tait, postmaster.

  • Siebenthal A J, saw mill.
  • Siebenthal F J, Flour Mill.
  • Tait Wm, blacksmith.
  • Thiebaud F L, saw and shingle mill.

MARKLAND. In York township, Switzerland county, located on the Ohio river, 5 miles above Vevay, the county seat and nearest banking point, contains a population of 225. Ex, Adams. W G Kincaid, postmaster.

  • Beard & Co, leaf tobacco.
  • Benedict Americus, general store.
  • Benedict A, saw and planing mill.
  • Benedict Samuel L, printer.
  • Benedict & Foster, leaf tobacco.
  • Brown & Vanbrigle, hotel.
  • Burk Harry, shoemkr.
  • Clark & Beard, general store.
  • Clendening J, wagonmkr.
  • Franklin Revy, cooper.
  • Griffin G W, druggist.
  • Hewett G W, physician and druggist.
  • Hewett Henry, cooper.
  • Johnson J S, carpenter.
  • Kincend W G, Blacksmith.
  • McClanahan Joseph, cooper.
  • Marsh John D, carpenter.
  • North B H, general store.
  • O’Neal J J, flour mill.
  • Robinson & Bledsoe, general store.
  • Tuarkland Charles, produce.

MOOREFIELD. Situated in Switzerland county, 8 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat, bank location and shipping point, contains a population of 150. Miss Orinda M Ricketts, postmaster.

  • Culbertson Scott, physician.
  • Culbertson Wm, blacksmith.
  • Finch Charles, meat market.
  • Kunkle Daniel, blacksmith.
  • Ricketts Orinda H, General Store.
  • Riley J M, general store.
  • Van Pelt G W, physician.
  • Worstell M, shoemkr.

MOUNT STERLING. Population 168. Situated in Jefferson township, Switzerland county, 3 ½ miles north of Vevay, the county seat, banking town and shipping point. Contains 2 churches and graded school. Stage communication, in summer, with Rising Sun and Versailles; fare, $1 to each. Benjamin Cole, postmaster.

  • Banta J H, apiarist.
  • Banta M H, brick mason.
  • Clark Paul, justice of the peace.
  • Cole Benjamin, General Store.
  • Cole James, live stock.
  • Cotton Ralph, shoemkr.
  • Cotton Thomas, stone mason.
  • Craig G, carpenter.
  • Gleason W W Rev (Baptist).
  • Griffee J N, physician.
  • Hadon Dr, physician.
  • Shanan James, wagonmkr.
  • Waldon N I, blacksmith.
  • Webb Jacob C, mason.

PATRIOT.

With a population of 500, is an enterprising village on the Ohio river, in Posey township, Switzerland county, 20 miles northwest of Vevay, the county seat. Daily stage to Rising Sun, the bank location; fare, 50 cents. Flour, tobacco and wood are exported. Alfred Moredock, postmaster.

  • Abbott J W, grocer.
  • Addis Benjamin, hotel.
  • Bonnell T O, hardware.
  • Bonnell & Moredock, General Store and Hardware.
  • Bruner J, saloon.
  • Charles S A, hotel.
  • Emerson L H, General Store.
  • Firk Samuel, hotel.
  • Gockel Wm, general store.
  • Gurley J G, lawyer.
  • Herrick H B, shoemkr.
  • Howe S & Co, general store.
  • Jamieson R A, physician.
  • Lamkin S, blacksmith.
  • Love J W & Co, general store.
  • Moore Erastic, livery.
  • Nave H, baker.
  • North E E & W F, flour mill.
  • Olcott W A, physician and druggist.
  • Pate W T & Co, distillers.
  • Pfeiffer E, harnessmkr.
  • Platt Ralph, blacksmith.
  • Rice A S, undertaker.
  • Robinson E M, shoemkr.
  • Scranton J S, saloon.
  • Shirey J W, justice of the peace.
  • Taylor J & Son, barbers.
  • Tait & Miller, blacksmiths.
  • Van Houten T M, hotel.
  • Wade S, wagonmkr.
  • Wade S W, justice of the peace.
  • Watts V Mrs, milliner.

PLEASANT. A country postoffice in Pleasant township, Switzerland county, 13 miles northeast of Vevay, the nearest banking town, seat of justice, and shipping point. Population 25. Adams Ex at Vevay. J A Spencer, postmaster.

  • Bailey Joseph, dentist.
  • Briggs Richard, meat market.
  • Crawford John, blacksmith.
  • Carnine Dennis, carpenter.
  • Crawford John, flour mill.
  • Frances Calvin, blacksmith.
  • Fry O D, blacksmith.
  • Hewitt James, cooper.
  • Horton John, blacksmith.
  • Mathias Nathan, saw mill.
  • Morton H, blacksmith.
  • Smith J H, flour mill.
  • Spencer J A, General Store.
  • Spencer Simpson, saw mill.
  • Stewart James, dentist.

QUERCUS GROVE. A village of 42 inhabitants in Posey township, Switzerland county, 16 miles northeast of Vevay, the county seat. Patriot, on the Ohio river, 6 miles northeast is the shipping point. The nearest bank is located at Rising Sun. Stage route to North’s Landing, Rising Sun and Patriot. L B Keeney, postmaster.

  • Cheever E M, physician.
  • Keeney M G, civil engineer.
  • Lampton Wm, cooper.
  • Long J M, justice and blacksmith.
  • Loshetter P R, lawyer.
  • Platt Wm, blacksmith.
  • Ricketts J C, general store.
  • Riley John, wagonmkr.
  • Walker Wm, lawyer.

SUGAR BRANCH. Known also as Fairview, a village in Cotton township, Switzerland county, 10 miles southeast of Vevay, the shipping point, county seat and bank location. Population 41. Sylvester R Heath, postmaster.

  • Elfer John, physician.
  • Gaither J H, carpenter and shoemkr.
  • Gaither Minnie Mrs, milliner.
  • Gibbs James H, general store.
  • Heath Sylvester R, General Store.
  • Lee David B, saw mill.
  • Likely Henry, harnessmkr.
  • Long F M, hotel and blacksmith.
  • Tinker S R, wagonmkr.

VINEYARD. A country postoffice, in Craig township, Switzerland county, established for the convenience of farmers, located 7 miles west of Vevay, the county seat, shipping and banking point. Hay, apples and potatoes are shipped. John D Banta, postmaster.

  • Banta John D, Farmer.
  • Claghorn James, lawyer.
  • Robarts Harod, general store.
  • Sibenthal F J, flour mill.