History of Coles County - Business Directory
  
HISTORY OF COLES COUNTY.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
CHARLESTON.
Ashmore & Mitchell (successors to B. M. Payne), Boots and Shoes, south of the Public Square.
Bain, A. N., & Co., Manufacturers of Stoves, Hollow-ware, Iron House-fronts and all kinds of Castings. Established 1857.
Bishop, Frank L., Proprietor of the Bee Hive Store. Headquarters for Dry Goods and Millinery. Black Cashmeres, Alpacas, Mohairs and Silks a Specialty. Also Agent for Wm. Hall & Co.’s Jamestown Mohairs. We buy for cash, sell strictly for cash, and cash customers will find it to their advantage to trade with us.
Briggs, C. R., Portrait and Live-Stock Painter, southwest corner Public Square.
Brown, Jacob I., Justice of the Peace, and General Collector. Office, Owen’s Block, east side Public Square. Collections promptly attended to.
Calvert, D. H., Proprietor Crystal Palace Drug Store. Dealer in Pure Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils. Dye-stuffs, Toilet Articles, Perfumery, and Manufacturer of Bitter Sweet, the greatest tonic of the age. West side Public Square.
Charleston Plaindealer, The, Published every Thursday by M. A. McConnell & Co., at $2 per year. Office in “Plaindealer” Building,on Lafayette street.
Charleston Courier, The, Issued every Thursday, E. B. Buck, Editor and Proprietor. Terms—$1.50 per year in advance. If not paid in advance, 50 cents extra will be charged. Clubs of ten from one post office, $1 per year, invariably in advance. All kinds of Job Printing executed in the best style of the art, promptly and at reasonable rates.
Charleston Hotel, West Side of Public Square, Daniel A. Van Sickle, Proprietor; Joseph Venneman, Clerk. First-class in all its appointments. Free bus to and from the depot.
Chambers, W. M., M. D., Physician and Surgeon.
Connolly, James A., Attorney at Law. United States Attorney, Southern District of Illinois.
Davis, Jewell, Dr., Physician and Surgeon.
Davis, Warren, Dealer in Choice Family Groceries.
Dunn & Connolly, Attorneys at Law.
First National Bank, T. G. Chambers, President; W. E. McCrory, Cashier; Curtis L. Davis, Teller. Does a general banking business. Exchange bought and sold. East side Public Square.
Ginther, Wm. E., Dealer in Hardware and Agricultural Implements. Also General Insurance Agent. Represents Home, N. Y.; Continental, N. Y.; Phoenix, Brooklyn; Insurance Co. of North America, Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Franklin, Philadelphia; Royal, Liverpool; North British and Mercantile, Imperial and Northern and others.
Gramesly, C., Liquor Dealer, No. 5 west side Public Square.
Harrah, J. P., Attorney at Law. Office with O. B. Ficklin, south side Public Square.
Huron, Eli, City Book Store. Dealer in Music and Musical Instruments, Toys, Notions and Fancy Goods, No 8 west side of Square.
March, T. J., Sr., Dealer in Furniture.
Miller, J. M., Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Notions, etc., northeast corner of Square.
Minton, Alvey & Van Meter, Proprietors of the City Mills. Dealers in Flour, Meal, Bran, Ship-stuff, Grain, etc. Custom grinding a specialty.
Mitchell, I. B., Dealer in Groceries and Provisions, northeast corner Public Square. Sells strictly for cash.
Monroe & Co., Manufacturers Dealers in and Flour, Feed and Meal, wholesale and retail. Terms, cash.
Neal, J. W., M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Attends all calls promptly. Office over Wright, Hodgen & Co.’s store.
Neal, J. F., Dealer in Groceries and Provisions, north side of the Public Square.
Patton, W. R., M. D., Physician and Surgeon, east side Public Square.
Poxton & Mitchell, Dealers in Books, Stationery, Toys, etc.
Perkins, A., Dealer in Family Groceries.
Peterson & Adams, Attorneys at Law. Office in Court House.
Prevo, A, H., Stock-raiser and Breeder of Poland-China Swine.
Ray & Hampton, Dry Goods and Notions, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, No. 4 west side.
Ricketts, William, Land Agent and Conveyancer, southwest corner Public Square.
Second National Bank, I H. Johnston, President; Charles Clary, Cashier; Felix Johnston, Book Teller. Southeast corner Public Square.
Shepard & Alexander, Breeders and Shippers of Thoroughbred Poland-China Swine.
Shriver, A. C, & Sons, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Stoves, Tinware, Queensware, Glassware, Cutlery and Plated Goods, south side Square.
Silverthorn, L. L., M. D., Physician and Surgeon.
Steigman, Wilson & Co., Pork-Packers and Dealers in Provisions.
Stoddert, T., & Son, Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions, Carpets, etc., No. 3 west side.
Stoddert, R., & Sons, Dealers in Hardware, Lumber and Building Material of all kinds, southeast corner Public Square. Agent for Schuttler Wagon and Brown Corn-Planter.
Traver & Nixon, Dealers in and Manufacturers of Brooms, Brushes, etc., also broom machinery, broom-corn machinery dealers in broom-corn and and broom material. Established 1864.
Vail, Isaac, Livery, Sale and Feed Stable.
Van Meter, S., M. D., Physician and Surgeon.
Weber Brothers, Bakery and Restaurant. Dealers in Confectionery, Fruit, Cigars, Tobacco, etc. Oysters and Ice Cream in their season. North-west corner Public Square.
Weiss & Frommel, Proprietors Charleston Woolen-Mills, Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in Woolen Goods.
Wiley & Neal, Attorneys at Law. Office east side Public Square.
Wright, Hodgen & Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries and Provisions, corner of Jackson and La Fayette streets.
MATTOON.
Alshuler, M., & Co., Dealers in Dry Goods and Notions; the only one-price store in the city. Staple and fancy Office goods, with all the novelties of the season, at lowest cash prices.
Aubert, J. L., County Surveyor. Office, head of First street. All business neatly executed and promptly attended to.
Ayer, J. I., Dealer in Books, Stationery and Music. Complete stock of Music and Picture-frames always on hand. Broadway avenue, under Dole House.
Beall, J. J., Attorney at Law. Office with Craig Brothers. Collections and remittances promptly made.
Benefiel, J. B., Boss Meat Market, Western avenue. The best meat the market affords at the lowest cash prices.
Bostwick, C. B., & Co., Publishers and Proprietors Mattoon Weekly Gazette. All kinds of Commercial Printing promptly executed in the latest styles.
Bridges, V. R., M. D., oldest practitioner in the township. Office, Broadway avenue, between Second and Third streets; residence, corner Third and Richmond.
Burgess, William, the oldest Boot and Shoe House in the city. Manufactures to order and deals in Custom-Made Boots, Shoes and Rubbers. Motto “Good goods, quick sales and small profits.” No. 4 East Broadway.
Campbell, S. A., Surgical Dentist Special attention given to filling Teeth with Gold. Dental Parlors in Goldgart’s Block, over Isaac’s Clothing Store.
Cassell, J. D., Restaurant and Confectionery, Broadway avenue, three doors west of First street.
Clark & Scott, Attorneys at Law. over Mattoon National Bank. Special attention given to practice in State and Federal Courts.
Craig, Jas. W. & I. B., Attorneys at Law. Office in F. and M. Bank Building. Practice in State Courts, and loan money on farms and city property.
Dora, J.W., M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Office and residence, East Broadway, between Third and Fourth streets.
Donnell, John K., Wholesale Grocer, No. 10 East Broadway. Coal Oil a specialty.
Drish, J. F., Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Agricultural Implements, Builders’ Supplies, etc., Broadway avenue, east First National Bank.
Everharty, M., City Meat Market, west end Broadway avenue. Garthwait, Frank, Commission and Auction Merchant, Broadway avenue, opposite Dole House.
Gibbs, J. M., Livery and Sale Stables, Union street, south of Broadway av.
Gogin, O. W., Justice of the Peace. Collections promptly made and remitted. Office, north side Broadway avenue.
Gray, R. M., Prosecuting Attorney of Coles County. Office, Broadway ave.
Hanna, John W., under Dole House, Dealer in Books, Music and Stationery, School and College Text-Books and School Supplies of every kind.
Hasbrouck, Abram, Mayor of City, and Dealer in Hardware, Agricultural Implements, Stoves, Tinware, etc., Broadway avenue, two doors east of First street.
Hughes, Jas. F., Attorney at Law. Office over First National Bank. Gives prompt attention to practice in the various Courts of the State and in United States Court.
Hunt, John, Meat Market, corner of Broadway and Second street. Best of meat always on hand, cheap for cash.
Jackson, Ira B., Insurance Agent. Represents the following reliable Companies: Home, N. Y.; Franklin, Philadelphia; Underwriters, N. Y.; Manhattan, Girard, German-American, Continental, Travelers Accident, Railway Passengers’ Assurance, etc., etc. Office up-stairs, Broadway avenue, first door east I. C. R. R.
James, Ira, Wholesale Dealer in Coal Oil. Country merchants supplied on short notice.
Jonte, Theodore, Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Whips, etc. Harness made to order. All goods cheap for cash. Sign, big saddle, Broadway ave.
Kahn Bros., oldest established Clothing House in the city. Merchant Tailoring Department full and complete at all times. East Broadway, south Mattoon National Bank.
Kemper, P. A., M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Office over Kilner’s Drug Store, Broadway avenue. All calls promptly attended, day and night.
Kilner, George T., Druggist, oldest established business in the city. Full line of Drugs on hand at all times; Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Purposes.
Linn, P. B., Groceries and Provisions, corner Broadway avenue and Fifth street. The most goods for the least cash, is my motto.
Logan, Tiffin P., District Western Emigrant Agent for Kansas Lands. Also deals in Wood and Coal. Office in Mattoon National Bank Building.
McCormick & Ewing, Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries and Provisions, Broadway avenue, between Second and Third streets.
McFadden, R. H., Police Justice and Pension Attorney. Office over F. and M. Bank, Broadway avenue. Pensions procured; charges moderate.
Magee, Harvey W., Attorney at Law. Office up-stairs, first door east National Bank. Money to loan on improved farms and city property.
Messer, Daniel, Proprietor Essex House. First-class accommodations. Charges moderate.
Moore, John W., Lumber-Yard, and Dealer in Sash, Doors and Blinds, west end Broadway avenue.
Morse, L. P., M. D., Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon. Office corner First street and Wabash avenue. All calls promptly attended day and night.
Mulford, J. A., Wholesale Dealer in Leather, Hides, Furs, Shoe-Findings, etc., west end Broadway avenue.
Paugh, W. H., M. D., Physician and five doors Surgeon. Office, First street, opposite Post Office.
Pile, W. H. K., Real Estate and Insurance Agent. Farms and City Property for sale or rent. Insurance in reliable Companies at low rates.
Rickett, A. J., M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Office, First street, opposite Post Office.
Roberts, L. G., Practical and Surgical Dentist. Teeth filled and extracted without pain. Full or partial sets made to order and warranted to give satisfaction.
Scott, Jas. L., Dealer in Fancy and Staple Groceries and Provisions. Large stock, low prices. East Broadway.
Soules, John W., Meat Market, between Second and Third Streets, south side Broadway avenue.
Sumerlin, Adolf, Attorney at Law and Editor Mattoon Weekly Commercial. Will give prompt attention to all business intrusted to his care.
Woods, T. E., & Bro., Editors and Proprietors Daily and Weekly Journal First street, south of Post Office.
ASHMORE.
Ashmore, H. B., Breeder and Shipper of Thoroughbred Poland-China Hogs.
Austin, Brown & Kimball, Dealers in Furniture, Lumber, Lime, Hair, Cement, Paints, Oils, Hardware, Howe Sewing Machines, Farm Implements. Also Undertakers and Builders.
Comstock, W. R., Dealer in Groceries, Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fine Toilet Soap, Fancy Hair and Tooth Brushes, Perfumery and Fancy Toilet Articles, Trusses and Shoulder-braces, Grass and Garden Seeds, Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Purposes, Paints, Oils, Varnishes and Dye-stuffs, Letter-paper, Pens, Ink, Envelopes, Glass, Putty, Carbon Oil, Lamps and Chimneys. Physicians’ prescriptions accurately compounded.
Lane, Jeremiah, Breeder of Fine Horses. Proprietor of the celebrated stallion, “Red Buck.” This horse is a beautiful chestnut brown, fully sixteen hands high, fourteen years old; sired by Sir Dick; he by old Imported Packelet, the noted race-horse of Kentucky. To judges of good stock this splendid horse will quickly recommend himself. One-half mile east of Ashmore.
Ricketts, Joshua, Dealer in Groceries and Provisions, Queensware, Glassware, Notions, Grain and Country Produce.
Robertson, A. T., M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, etc.
Steele, A. T., M. D., Physician and Surgeon.
Waters, P. M., “The Boss” Dry Goods and Clothing, Staple and Fancy Notions Merchant. Where cash does wonders. Boots and shoes a specialty. Produce taken in exchange for goods.
Zimmerman & Monroe, Dealers in Dry Goods and Notions, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Stationery, etc.
OAKLAND.
Annin, Martin W., Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. Shop at Lawson’s lumber-yard.
Busbey, Wm. D., Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Collars, Bridles, Whips, Halters, Curry-combs, etc. Repairing done neatly and cheaply. All work warranted. Uncle Sam’s Harness Oil.
Clipper Mills, S. Zarley, Proprietor. All kinds of Flour, Feed and Meal for sale or exchange for grain. Also proprietor and patentee of the Oakland Corn-Planter, patented October, 1878. The only planter manufactured that cultivates the ground and drops the corn at the same time. Seed-valve operated either by hand or foot. The attention of manufacturers solicited to the merits of the planter. State rights for sale. For circulars giving full particulars, address J. H. Zarley, Oakland, Coles Co., Ill.
Coffin, T. S., Dealer in Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Etc., southeast corner Public Square.
Conaghan, Ed., Dealer in Groceries, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Notions, and Gents’ Furnishing Goods, east side Public Square. Highest price paid for country produce.
Cash, L. S. & S. M., Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Clothing, etc., south sidePublic Square.
Clarke, R. B., Dealer in Hardware and Groceries, Notions and Country Produce, east side Public Square.
Dunseth, A. A., Justice of the Peace, Police MReel, S. A., M. D.agistrate, and Special Collecting Agent, will attend promptly to all business intrusted to his care. Office with J. H. Winkler, in National Bank building.
Duncan, T. H., Dealer in General Merchandise.
Edson, J. T., Agent in Illinois for W. B. Dickson & Co., Wholesale Dealers in Black Walnut, Cherry, Ash and all kinds of Hard Lumber, Indianapolis, Ind.
Excelsior Mill, W. O. Smith, Proprietor. Cash paid for all kinds of grain. Wheat and Corn taken in exchange for Flour, Feed and Meal, or received on deposit, North Walnut street.
Hunt, William, Justice of the Peace, Sec. 8, East Oakland Township, Coles Co., Ill.
Henderson, Wm., Horse-shoer and General Blacksmith. Fine buggy ironing a specialty.
Kees, Lewis, Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Notions, Gents’ Furnishing Goods, Glass and Queensware, southwest corner Public Square.
Larimer, R. P., Dealer in Groceries and Provisions, Queensware, Glassware, Notions, etc.
Lawson, John R., Dealer in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Lime, Coal, Cement, and all kinds of Building Material, and Dealer in Grain.
Moore, C, & Son, Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Paints and Oils, Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes and Perfumery, Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal use. Dye-woods and Dye-stuffs generally. Farmers and Physicians from the country will find our stock of medicines complete; warranted genuine and of the best quality.
Oakland Herald, Dr. S. A. Reel & Co., Proprietors; J. P. Campbell, Editor. All kinds of Job Work and Advertising done with neatness and dispatch.
Oakland National Bank. Capital Stock, $53,000; Surplus Fund, $28,575. L. S. Cash, President,John Rutherford, Cashier. Directors, H. Rutherford, W. B. Zimmerman, J. B. Zimmerman, James Routledge, L. D. Carter, L. S. Cash, John Rutherford.
Peak, W. J., M. D., Physician, Surgeon and Accoucheur. Office, City Drug Store.
Reel, S. A., M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Office at residence.
Shepherd, J. P., Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Spectacles. Fine Watch repairing a specialty. South side Public Square.
Smith, N. P., Dealer in Books, Stationery, Wall Paper, Musical Instruments, Sewing Machines, Window Shades and Fixtures, Notions, Toys, Tobaccos, etc., east side Square.
Thornton, L. C., Dealer in Agricultural Implements. Agent for C. G. Cooper & Co.’s Celebrated Traction, Self-propelling Farm-Engines, Nichols, Shepherd & Co. Vibrators, and Hoover’s Excelsior Reapers and Mowers, Post Office Building.
Williams & Caster, Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Notions, etc. West side Public Square.
Winkler, Joe H., Attorney at Law. Collecting a specialty. Office in National Bank Building.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Bowman, D. A., Blacksmithing and General Jobber. Horse-shoeing and Plow-work a specialty. All jobs warranted and work promptly attended to, Humbolt, Ill.
Terry, Geo. H., Groceries and Queensware of all kinds. Highest Market Prices paid for all kinds of Produce, Humbolt, Ill.
Endsley, T. L., & Co., Dealers in Groceries and General Merchandise, Salisbury, Ill.
Garner, J. S., M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Salisbury, Ill.
Rardin, Samuel, Merchant and Postmaster, Rardin, Coles Co., Ill.
Montgomery, J. T., Physician and Surgeon, Sec. 6, Morgan Tp. P. O. Charleston, Coles Co., Ill.
Axson, P. R., & Co., Abstracters, Real Estate and Loan Agents, Ross Block, Paris, Ill. Loans from $500 to $20,000. Lock Box 837.


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