C.H. Sears, proprietor of meat market, was born Jan. 6th, 1852, in Knox County, Ill.; removed to Dunlap in 1869; was in the employ of S.M. Williams, and afterwards with Mitchell & Laub; then engaged in farming for six years, and in Dec., 1881, purchased his present market of B.J. Moore. In 1875, he was married in Ill. to Ida Hickman. They have three children.
Sylvester B. Kibler, senior member of the firm of Kibler Bros. & Winter, dealers in general merchandise, was born in Portage County, Ohio., in 1846; moved to Harrison County, Ia., with parents in 1853. He engaged in present business with his brother G.H. and in August 1880, they took into the firm Mr. Winter. They have one of the finest buildings in the county, built in 1878, and carry a very large and complete stock of goods; are also agents for the Mason & Hamlin organs and the American sewing machine. S. B. Kibler was married in 1873, to Caroline … Read more
Byron Strode, jeweler, was born in Ohio. in 1850; moved to Jones County, Ia., in 1875, and the following year came to Modamin, Harrison County, and engaged in his present business.
Sam Davis, one of Aitkins county’s most progressive farmers, passed away Tuesday night at his farm home a few miles northeast of town. The end came after a long period of illness, the last eight months of which he spent most of the time confined to his bed. Mr. Davis was but 59 years old at the time of his death and during the years he had lived here he had built up one of the most attractive farms in the county. He and Mrs. Davis were among the pioneers in the turkey industry. Their birds had become know in … Read more
James Bowie, dealer in drugs and groceries, was born in Ireland in 1821; came to America in 1840, and located in Ohio. He removed to Little Sioux, Ia., in 1865, and in 1879 engaged in his present business at River Sioux.
J.S. Whiting, proprietor of billiard parlor, is a native of Mass.; moved to Wis. in 1854; thence in 1859 to Colorado, where he engaged in mining; from there he went back to Oregon and Idaho, and then back to Mass., where he remained one year, and in 1866 came to Ia. In 1875 he removed to Salt Lake City, Utah, and engaged in the bottling business. A year later he settled at Little Sioux, and engaged in his present business.
Reuben Wallace, M.D., was born in Mass. in 1812. He began the practice of medicine in 1845, at North Adams, Mass. In 1849 removed to St. Lawrence County, N.Y., where he remained until 1857, when he came west. At the close of the war he settled in Harrison County, and engaged in the practice of his profession.
Geo. S. Green, of the firm of G.S. Green & Co., proprietors of the Commercial House, is a native of N.Y.; moved to Vinton, Ia., in 1860; thence to Missouri Valley in 1875 and was engaged in various business houses, also in the post office, until Nov., 1881, when he purchased the hotel and engaged in his present business.
Frank P. Easton, painter and auctioneer, was born in Concord, N.H., in 1844; removed with his parents to Cass County, Mich. In 1862 enlisted in Co. I., 4th Mich. Cav.; was in several important battles; was discharged in Sept., 1864, on account of injuries received from being thrown from a horse; returned to Mich. and became a member of the firm of Eaton Bros. & Co., carriage and wagon manufacturers, at Dowagiac. In 1867, he engaged in traveling for a Chicago house, which he continued until 1871; then settled at Dunlap, Ia., and engaged in farming in Harrison township for … Read more
E. Brandriff, farmer, is a native of N.Y.; moved to Ia. in 1859 and located near Council Bluffs, and was engaged in freighting to Denver, Col, until 1864, when he moved to Harrison County, and engaged in farming near Modale.
Last Name First and Middle Business Origin Date City County State Brace & Burton Proprietor of Elevator Persia Harrison Iowa Graham J K Farmer Indiana 1866 Persia Harrison Iowa Laing Jas Confectionery/Fruits Persia Harrison Iowa Martin M Post Master/Hardware Illinois 1882 Persia Harrison Iowa McFarland Wm & Sons Dlr Lumber Ohio 1883 Persia Harrison Iowa Seddon & Co Druggist Persia Harrison Iowa Seddon Druggist/Real Estate England 1863 Persia Harrison Iowa Brownrigg W J Druggist/Physician Ohio 1860 Persia Harrison Iowa
C.D. Mitchell, of the firm of Mitchell & Thompson, dealers in general merchandise, was born in Athens, Ohio., in 1842. In 1862 he enlisted in the 7th O. Cav.; was in a number of important engagements, and was promoted to captain and assistant adjutant general; was discharged July 4th, 1865, and returned to Ohio., and in May, 1866, came to Harrison County and engaged in stock raising; in July, 1867, established his present business with H.C. Laub, of Denison; afterwards, Mr. L. retiring, he carried on the business alone, until forming his present partnership in Sept., 1879. They carry a … Read more
HARRISON HASKIN, Ozark, Missouri Whatever may be said by demagogues about the tyranny of capital, the man who affords employment to his fellow men and maintains industries which turn out articles of utility does more real good for his generation than all the combined agitators of the country. Under existing civilization the only possible solution to the problem of the prevention of want and suffering is found in the great manufacturing plants, which have the capital necessary to pay wages to the many before pay is received for the goods. A glance at the thriving city of Ozark, Missouri, shows … Read more
J.H. Farnsworth, farmer, was born in Ohio. in 1834; moved to Council Bluffs, Ia., in 1854; thence to Harrison County the same year and engaged in farming, near Woodbine. In 1864 he established the Woodbine nursery, which he recently sold to Pugsley Bros. He was married in 1855 to Olive A. Howorth. They have seven children.
B.C. Adams, of the firm of Adams Bros., stock raisers and dealers, (farms in Jefferson township, three miles north of Logan), was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio.; moved to Ill.; thence to Wis., and in 1854 came to Harrison County, Ia. He was in the government service during the late war, as deputy provost marshal and enrolling officer. Was married in Denison, Ia., in 1854, to Almira P. Carrico, and has five children-three sons and two daughters.
W.W. Broadhead, proprietor of billiard hall, is a native of Ohio.; moved to Modale, Ia., in 1877 and engaged in farming. In 1881 he engaged in his present business.
J.L. Perkins, farmer, was born in Ohio., in 1834; moved to Jackson County, Ia., in 1844; thence to Harrison County in 1850, and three years later located at Little Sioux. He devotes his special attention to the raising of fine varieties of potatoes. He raised over three hundred kinds in 1876. Bliss & Sons, of N.Y., offered a premium of one hundred dollars to the one raising the most potatoes from one pound of seed. Mr. P. raised 1,666 3/4 lbs. from one lb., winning the first and also the second premiums. As the offer was open to the world, … Read more
S.B. Smith, proprietor of the City barbershop, is a native of Ark.; removed to Polk County, Ia., in 1862 and to Harrison County in 1881, and established his present business at Missouri Valley.
C.H. Deur, lumber dealer, was born in N.Y.; moved with his parents in 1860 to Pottawattamie County, Ia.; thence to Missouri Valley in 1877 and engaged in his present business. He has always a good supply of hard and soft coal, builders’ supplies, lime, hair, cement, etc.
Hon. D.M. Harris, senior member of the firm of Harris & Son, editors and proprietors of the Missouri Valley Times, was born in Dayton, Montgomery County, O., in 1821, and moved with parents to Ind. in 1824; thence to Maury County, Tenn. In 1854, he came to Audubon County, Ia., and engaged in farming and the real estate business, and there served three terms as county judge. He represented the 26th Iowa district during two sessions of the legislature. He next removed to Panora, Guthrie County, and engaged in the practice of law, also editing and publishing the Guthrie County … Read more