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DIRECTORY

OF THE VIEEAGE OF

SYCAMORE

COMPIEED AND

PUBLISHED BY F. LADD.

1889.

SYCAMORE, O.:

PRINTED AT THE OBSERVER OFFICE.

1889.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1889, By E. LADD,

In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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CONTENTS.

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Publisher's Preface 5

Corporation Officers 8

Sycamore 9

INI. E. Church 12

TJ. B. Church 16

Odd - Fellows 17

Daughters of Rebekah 21

Grand Army Post 22

Woman's Relief Corps 26

Sons of Veterans 2S

List of Inhabitants 29

INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

Asbury, J. N. & Son, Butchers 30

Babcock, Chas. H., Lumber dealer 32

Babcock, F. M., Merchant 34

Brown, J. J., Blacksmith 30

Brown, Wilber, Druggist 36

Byers, H. M., Druggist 38

Corner Grocery 78

Cunningham, A. A., Sycamore Elevator. . . 40

Drake, C. Emmet, Dentist 76

Foy, M. EC, Sycamore Greenhouses 42

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Gault, L. F., Merchant Back of Cover.

Gibbs, I. B., Physician and Surgeon 76

Goodrich, J. E., Beal Estate Agent 77

Gormley, J. M., Farm Implements 46

Grubb Bros., Clothiers 48

High, Mrs. James, Millinery Bazaar 50

High, James, Jewelry 50

Huffsey, Henry, Carriages and Buggies. ... 54

King, P. C., Hew Patent -Harrow 52

Ladd, F., Job Printing 56

Lorah, John, Harness and Saddlery 54

Lynch & Hill, Agricultural Implements. . . 58

Park, Mrs. L., Millinery 64

People's Bank . 60

Petty & Patrick, Lumber dealers 62

Shafer, F., Barber. 66

Snyder, A. A., Butcher 66

Staum, G. L., Furniture and Undertaking. . 68

Staum, Win., Hardware 64

St. John, D. & Son, Hardware 70

Sycamore Observer 80

Taylor Bros., Merchant Millers 72

Toleda & Ohio Central - Railway 79

Tom Denham, Hambletonian Stallion 44

Truax, John, Merchant 74

Wickham, W. H., Physician and Surgeon. 76

Winters Bros., Barbers 77

Winters, I. N., Photographic Artist 77

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PREFACE.

In presenting this little volume to the peo- ple of Sj'camore and vicinity the publisher has no apology to make. That the book is small he admits, but that the Village of Syca- more is not large the reader must also admit; and yet it is believed that a perusal of the following pages will be found both interest- ing and instructive.

The need for a Directory of Sycamore im- pressed itself upon the mind of the publisher when the signs of the times portended a dull business season in his printing office during the summer weeks, and with the instinct of self - preservation vouchsafed by the Creator to all his creatures - as well as to country printers - he cast about to see what could be done to keep the wolf (with a sheriff's badge on his shaggy breast) away from the door. The idea of a Directory of the village, in which the merchants would be glad to adver- tise their business, suggested itself, and a can- vass of the business men of the village con- vinced him that he could secure some hard $ - - <§>

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work for the dull season, as well as a few dollars for his exchequer.

The canvass of the inhabitants of the village was made on May SOth and 31st, and the re-, suit gave 620 inhabitants of all ages* - a num- ber considerably less than many people im- agined, but more than many smaller towns than Sycamore can count, and there is no reason to doubt that the next edition of the Directory will contain twice the number of names that this first edition does - if its pub- lication is delayed long enough.

It has been the aim of the publisher to make this first Directory of Sycamore a truthful reflex of the village, believing that it would be preserved in many households, and that in years to come, when Sycamore shall have become a magnificent and mighty city, many of the individuals whose uarnes in these pages are followed by the sign designating them as infants, will gladly turn its leaves and in fond reminiscence live over again the days when Sycamore w*as a hamlet of less than 150 dwell- ings, and in their hearts will bless the ener- getic publisher who had forethougt enough to invest his time and labor in a Directory that would keep their names from, being forgotten.

^Elsewhere the number is stated at 606, but 620 is correct.

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That the object sought has been attained the publisher believes. The historic sketches were - furnished by well-known citizens, who are conversant with the facts concerning which they wrote; the various business enterprises are set forth at length in the advertising pages; and the name of every individual in the list of inhabitants is followed by his or her occupation. Altogether the Directory is a handy little volume of interesting facts con- cerning Sycamore. A large edition has been printed and subscribed for by the merchants and business men of the village, who will distribute it gratuitously among their cus- tomers and friends.

In concluding this First Annual Directory of Sycamore the publisher has but one regret:

In all these pages the name of our old friend and neighbor, John Smith, does not occur.

In all our wanderings to and . fro in the earth John has always cheered us with his pres- ence, and now to be compelled to issue a Di- rectory without his name gracing its pages makes us sad indeed, and should this prove to be the last as well as the first Directory of Sycamore, it may be attributed to the fact that the publisher could not live in a village that had no John Smith within its borders.

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CORPORATION OFFICERS.

Mayor

Marshal

Clerk

Street Commissioner

Geo. W. Biles.

Henry Davis.

D. E. Martin.

0. F. Tucker.

VILLAGE

COUNCIL .

Cyrus Griffith, John Lorah,

G. L. Staum,

M. H. Foy,

Chas. H. Babcock. Thos. Taylor.

SCHOOL

BOARD.

J. A. Petty,

W. A. Caughey, Dr. I. B. Gibbs,

James Hill,

E. V. Ingerson, John Montgomery.

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SYCAMORE.

This village is situated on Sycamore Creek, between Sections 17 and 18, and on the line of the Toledo & Ohio Central Kailway. It was laid out in 1842, while Sycamore Township was yet a part of Crawford County.

Old Sycamore, as it is now termed, was of slow growth, and never attained higher than an ordinary country hamlet. Subsequent ad- ditions have been made, or, rather, plats laid out independent of the old town, till it now comprises a neat and thriving village.

The first house erected on the site of the village was in the year 1836. It was a store,

18 by 30 feet in dimensions, and built of logs by George Harper, who opened a store and conducted the same for two years, when he disposed of the stock to William Combs, who continued in the mercantile business about the same length of time as Mr. Harper. Mr. Combs sold to Augustus Saffell, who was one of Sycamore's leading merchants until 1880.

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opened a store and did business till 1856, when' the firm dissolved and Brinkerhoff moved to Upper Sandusky. Augustus Saffell was suc- ceeded in the mercantile business by Biles, Baker, Gibson & Co., who occupied a room in a block which was erected in New Town in 1874. On the 31st- of May, 1887, this block was entirely destroyed by fire.

[For the foregoing facts the publisher is in- debted to that well-known citizen, John E. Goodrich, Esq.]

In 1887 a large brick block was erected by Truax Brothers, J. B. Anderson and G. W.

. Biles, on the site of the one destroyed. This block is 120 feet front by 80 feet deep, two stories high, and is divided into six business rooms on the ground floor and family rooms and offices on the second floor, and the en- tire building is occupied.

Sycamore Village was incorporated in 1883, the first Mayor being B. F. Culver, succeeded by H. Bare, James Starkey, Wilber Brown and G. W. Biles, the present incumbent.

Sycamore has two churches - Methodist Episcopal and United Brethren - an Odd Fel- lows7 Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah, Grand Army Post, Woman's Relief Corps, and Sons of Veterans Camp, sketches of which appear O -

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elsewhere. It has also a good graded school, employing four teachers.

In manufactures Sycamore possesses a first- class roller process flouring mill, with a ca- pacity of 100 barrels per day, a saw-mill, planing mill, and brickyard of large capacity. All branches of mercantile business are rep- resented, some of the stores being much bet- ter than are usually found in much larger towns, and all being above the average found in towns of this size.

There is a large and commodious grain ele- vator, which, unfortunately, was idle during last season, owing, we believe, to litigation.

It was sold last April, and the proprietors are now putting it in first-class order for next season's business, when they intend to work . it to its full capacity.

The Sycamore Greenhouses were built in 1888, and though a new enterprise, are quite extensive and entitled to rank with the best in this section of country.

A Bank was added to the business enter- prise of the village a short time ago, which will largely facilitate business.

The Observer, an 8-page, 48-column weekly newspaper, was started here Sept. 6th, 1888, the proprietor being a practical printer of

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thirty years7 experience, and possessing faci- lities for turning out all kinds of job print- ing - a fact that the people of the village and surrounding country appreciate.

The village streets, sidewalks and crossings are kept in excellent condition, the business houses are commodious and convenient, and the dwellings mostly neat in appearance on the exterior, evidencing taste and comfort on the interior. The village is building up in a way that indicates permanency. There is no feverish rush, but good, substantial build- ings are in course of erection in some part of the village at all times.

The population at this writing (June 1st) numbers 606, occupying 143 residences, and doing business in 44 shops, stores and offices.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

[For the following interesting sketch we are indebted to the Pastor, Rev. B. Hushour.]

About the year 1834 the first Methodist Epis- copal Church was organized in Sycamore.

The society met in a log school-house lo- cated on the ground now occupied by Mr.

, Milton Emerson's blacksmith shop. This Sycamore point then was on Tiffin Circuit, -

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Michigan Conference, and Leonard B. Gurley was then (1837) the Presiding Elder, and Revs. Thomas Thompson and T. Henry preachers in charge of Tiffin Circuit.

In the winter of 1840-1 a revival prevailing in the community resulted in a goodly num- ber of accessions to the Church, and for a few years the society met in the log school-house and private residences in the community, when, in 1843-4, under the labors of H. M. Shaffer as presiding elder, and M. Welch and John R. Jewett preachers in charge, they built a frame church building on the corner where now stands the last house on the west side of Sycamore street in Old Sycamore, at this writing occupied by Mr. Joseph Funk. This church building was never formally dedi- v cated, but Rev. John R- Jewett, now living in Oberlin, O., preached the first sermon in it.

Some of the first members who attended church in this first church building were John and Sarah Eyestone, Isaac and Lucinda Pen- nington, Miss Sarah Hudson, Mrs. Mary Grif- fith, Mrs. Sarah Ford, Mrs. Mary Butler, John and Mary Little, Jesse and Caroline Ingerson, Andrew and Martha Clingman, Elisha Cowgil, George and Lovina Harper, Henry and Eliza- beth Copenhaver, Loran A. Pease, Miss Mary

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A. Griffith, George Eyestone, Miss Rosannah Eyestone, Miss Mary J. Clingman, Miss Eliza Clingman, Miss Nancy Palmer, Mrs. Prescilla Pease, Alvah Rose, Mrs. Clarissa Rose, James V. S. Hoyt, Jas. Little, Mrs. Mary Ann Anno.

Of all these Miss Mary A. Griffith, Sycamore,

O. ; George Eyestone, Benton, O., and Bro. Harper, Nevada, O., are the only ones now living, as far as we know.

Before the society was organized in Syca- more there was preaching in Mexico, Pipe- town, and in the community of William A. Milligan. The first quarterly meeting held in Sycamore community was held, we believe, in a barn owned by Wm. A. Milligan's father. The society worshiped in their first church building twenty-four years.

In 1866-7 the present Methodist Episcopal Church in Old Sycamore was built, and dedi- cated in April, 1867, by Rev. G. W. Collier, now Chaplain in the U. S. Army in Dakota.

The following are a few of the persons' names we find as belonging to the Church at that time: - Jesse and Caroline Ingerson, Andrew and Martha Clingman, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Izetis Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Montgomery, Miss M.

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Stinchcomb, Mr9. Drusilla Martin, Mrs. Belle Stinchcomb. [Tbe -record containing a . list of tbe members when tbe present Cburcb was built is in tbe bands of tbe Melmore Circuit.] We are also enabled to give a partial list, of tbe faithful men of God wbo have preached in Sycamore: - Leonard B. Gurley, first pre- siding elder; Wm. Runnels, now living in Cleveland, O. ; James Wilson; Wesley Brock; Adam Poe, P. E. ; George Breckenridge, P. E. ; Wm. B. Disbro, P. E. ; Thomas Barkdull, P.

E. ; J. Mitchell ; Darius Dodge ; Leonard Hill ; John Orr; Rev. Williams; Wm. C. Huestiss: Nelson B. Wilson; Henry Warner; Thomas Thompson ; Charles Baylor; Edwin R. Jewett,

P. E., now living in Sandusky, O.; John R. Jewett; A. P. Jones, now living in Dakota;

U. Richards; A. J. Lyon, P. E.; E. Y. War- ner, P. E. ; Wm. C. Pierce, Professor in Bald- win University, Berea, O.; Ralph Wilcox; Wm. M. Spafford; Geo. McKillips; Orlando Pearce ; G. H. Hartupee, P. E. ; I. H. Mc- Connell.

John Mitchell is the present presiding elder, and B. Hushour, pastor, with the following officers:

Trustees - John F. Gregg, Percy Ingerson, James Uigh, Evi Lundy.

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Stewards - John F. Gregg, Levi F. Gault, Michael Clapsaddle.

% S. S. Superintendent - Percy Ingerson.

UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH.

[For the following brief sketch we are indebted to the Pastor, Rev. J. Sargeant.]

In the year 1849 Rev. Wm. Mathers organ- ized a small society of ten or twelve members. They worshiped in a small frame church one and a half miles south of Sycamore. As the population increased it was found necessary to hold service in the town. '

In 1873 a new church was built in South Sycamore, and the old one was abandoned. The society to-day numbers one hundred members, and has a very interesting Sabbath School of 120, including officers and teachers. The church building is of brick, in good re- pair, and free from debt.

The officers of the Church are as follows: Trustees - Wm. Vangundy, O. H. Eyestone, Solomon Downey, John Hall, M. H. Foy. Stewards - Solomon Downey, M. H. Foy. Class Leader - O. H. Eyestone.

S. S. Superintendent - O. H. Eyestone. Pastor in Charge - Rev. John Sargeant.

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ODD -FELLOWS.

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Rubicon Lodge, No. 645, I. O. O'. F., was instituted the 20th day of July, 1876, by Nathan Jones, M. W. Grand Master. I. B. Gibbs, J. N. Asbury, M. G. Clapsaddle, Geo. W. Biles, Philip Bloom, D. M. Bope, Griffith Eyestone, Harvey Griffith, J. A. Gib- son, A. E. Gibson, W. A. Milligan and Wm. Park Were the Charter Members.

The first home they occupied was the south hall of the Biles Building, a two story frame structure which was destroyed by fire May 31st, 1887.

The first officers of the Lodge were: - I. B. Gibbs, N..G.; J. N. Asbury, V. G.; G. W. Biles, Sec.; J. A. Gibson, Treas.; Wm, A. Milligan, garden; Philip Bloom, Conductor; Wm. Park, I. G.; A. E. Gibson, O. G.; D. M. Bope, R. S. N. G. ; H. Griffith, L. S. N. G. ; G. Eyestone, L. S. V. G.

During the first years of i£s existance the Lodge met with considerable opposition, but notwithstanding the assaults made by persons who were blinded by prejudice, accessions were made yearly, and as the tenets of the

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order were practiced, and thereby demon- strated that its secrets were merely for the protection (from . imposters) of those who chose to band themselves together for the relief of worthy distressed members, their widows and orphans, and the elevation of society and mo- rality, it grew in favor and numbers, until it how stands as one of the respectable socie- ties, having for its object the elevation of

- humanity.

A brief statement of what Odd-Fellowship is: - The Independent Order of Odd-Fellows, an organization having for its object the ele- vation of mankind moralty and intellectually, recognizing man's individual helplessness and great need of co-operation in all the affairs of life, requires its members to aid, assist and protect each other, to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, aud protect the widow and orphan. It teaches the father- hood of God, the brotherhood of man, and places all men upon an equality as members of one great family - the human race. It op- poses all forms of vice and immorality, teaches temperance in all things, and strives to lead man to the cultivation of brotherly love and human sympathy. While the Order exerts

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which prevents so much unnecessary suffer- ing and distress, it also possesses an , admir-

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able system for the dispensation of material aid to its members in times of sicknes, distress or difficulty. When an Odd-Fellow is pros- trated by sickness his brethren are compelled to visit and care for him, to watch by his bed- side when necessary, and to relieve his neces- sities, and the Lodge of which he is a member pays him each week, regularly, a sum of money as "sick benefits." Upon the death of a member his brethren are required to fol- low his remains to their last resting place and give them decent burial, and his Lodge pays to his widow a sum of money as a "funeral benefit," and the widow and or- phans become the objects of its special care. This material aid in sickness or distress the Odd-Fellow in good standing is always sure to receive, whether at home or abroad. The protecting arm of the Order is extended all over the land, and it is almost impossible to get beyond its reach ; thus, wherever he may go, he is sure to find friends who stand ready to assist him in time of need. .?

This Order has now enrolled over half a million members in good standing, and ini- tiates nearly fifty thousand new members

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every year. Its Lodges are to be found in - almost every city, town and village in the land. It has* an annual revenue of over five million dollars, and disburses, for the relief of distress, over five thousand seven hundred dollars per day - more than two million dol- lars per annum.

Any male white person of good moral char- acter, over twenty-one years of age, who is, to the best of his knowledge, in sound health, and who is a believer in a Supreme Being, the creator and preserver of the universe, is eligible to membership in the Order and may ask to be admitted into the Lodge nearest to his residence.

Rubicon Lodge has a present membership of forty-eight. There has been but one death since its organization.

The present officers (July term) are: - Noble Grand, G. L. Staum; Vice Grand, W. W. Bet- zer ; Secretary, F. Ladd ; Treasurer, I. B. Gibbs ; Trustees, B. E. Martin, E. V. Ingerson, J. A. Petty. [The appointive officers for this term had not been named when this page went " to press.]

The Lodge owns the building and grounds it now occupies, and holds its meetings every Saturday night.

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DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH .

[Sketch furnished by Mrs. Anna E. Hawkins. 1

Hawkins Lodge, No. 145, D. of R., was instituted in Sep- tember, 1882, with the follow- ing Charter Members:

Mr. and Mrs. Dr. I. B. Gibbs.

Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Eyestone.

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Griffith.

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hawkins.

Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Asbury.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Staum.

Mr. aud Mrs. J. E. Goodrich.

Mr. and Mrs. P. Bloom.

Mr. M. G. Clapsaddle.

Mr. Wilber Brown.

Mr. H. C. Hawkins being removed by death before the Charter was received, the members named the Lodge in honor of his memory - Hawkins Lodge.

The first officers were: - Mrs. A. E. Hawk- ins, N. G. ; Mrs. Ida Gibbs, V. G. ; Mr. Wilber Brown, Rec. Sec.; Mrs. J. Staum, Treas.

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order, with twenty-eight good members, and has a good Working Staff. The members are always ready to care for their sick and re- lieve the needy and the distressed. All honor to this noble Order! Its motto all may see. Truth, Love and Friendship are combined with Faith and Charity.

GRAND ARMY POST.

[For the following sketch we are indebted to I. N. Winters, Adjutant of the Post.]

f Jaqueth Post, No. 196, G. A. B., was organized January 31st, 1882, with thir- teen charter members. Benjamin Pon- tius was elected Commander, but owing to a dissatisfaction caused by a number of old soldiers of the village and neighborhood not having had notice or any knowledge of the meeting at this time, Benja- min Pontius resigned his office and E. V. In- gerson was elected, but having no accessions in the Post the members became somewhat discouraged, and on the evening of July 10th, 1883, the Post adjourned sine die.

This Post was named "Jaqueth " in honor of Henry P. Jaqueth, who was killed . May 27th, 1S64, in battle at Pickett's Mills, Ga.

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On the 26th of June, 1885, the Po9t re- organized with twenty members, E. V. In-, gerson being elected Commander. The Post then grew in interest and increased in num- bers to sixty-one under the leadership of our gallant Commander and co-working officers and. comrade's.

Our watchwords are Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty: - a Fraternity that embraces all who - honored themselves by enlisting in the Union Arm3r; a Charity including in its benefactions sufferers of every class ; a Loyalty that main- tains true allegiance to the United States of America.

Believing it the duty of all good citizens to observe our National Decoration Day, this Post has observed each recurring day by appropri- ate services and the strewing of flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes, in sacred memory of their noble deeds of valor - standing shoul- der to shoulder with us, sacrificing home, part- ing with wives, mothers, sisters, on the dreary march, in the camp, on the picket, facing the deadly missils, pouring out the last drop of lifers blood that we might enjoy peace and liberty under a pure and wholesome govern- ment. Our successive Commanders - E. V. Iugerson, John A. Boley, Wilber Brown and

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B. W. Moore - have each done much and de- serve great credit in governing the Post.

Jaqueth Post has given a number of enter- tainments, which have always been liberally patronized by the people of this community, to whom we shall ever be grateful. The Cainp- ' fire held in March, 1889, was a financial suc- cess, replenishing our Relief Fund, which will be as bread cast upon the waters, found after many days.

The following named soldiers are buried at Sycamore :

Lynds Hudson, War of 1776.

Jonathan Brady, Mexican War.

John Eyestone, War of 1812.

Andrew Starkey, War of 1812.

John Strawbrige, War of 1812.

Jonathan Park, War of 1812.

Conrad Bretz, War of 1812.

Samuel Harper, War of 1812.

-C. C. Pancost, Co. C, 144th O. V. I.

" John W. Stinchcomb, Co. C, 144th O. V. I.

John C. Kitchen, Co. G, 49th O. V. I.

Ambrose Ingerson, Co. A, 123rd 0. V. I.

A. R. Ingerson, Co. A, 123rd O. V. I.

G. W. Eyestone, Co. A, 123rd O. V. I.

- G. M. Eyestone, Co. H, 144th O. V. I.

Laricum Eyestone, Co. K, 49th O. V. I.

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William Eyestone, Co. H. 144th 0. V. I. Capt. G. W. Culver, Co. D, 49th O. V. I.

* Wm. M. Sivinehart, Co. H, 144th O. V. I. c- A. N. Gibbs, Co. H, 144th O. V. I.

John Corwin.

Fred Wert, 12th Cavalry.

William Staum, Co. G, 49th O. V. I.

O. S. Dake, Co. B, 6th O. V. I.

James R. Ingerson, Co. G, 49th O. V. I.

. Benjamin Bunn, Co. D, 49th O. V. I. ^William B. Lynch, Co. H, 144th O. V. I.

The following named soldiers are marked in the cemetery but buried in the South: Capt. T. A. Peeso, Co. G, 49th Regt.

D. R. Martin, Co. K, 49th Regt.

James Ingerson.

Joseph Basom.

Wm. Basom, Co. A, 123rd Regt.

The following named are soldiers repre- sented here whose graves are unknown:

H. P. Jaquetli, Co. K, 49th Regt.

Nicholas Bunn, Co. D, 49th Regt.

John Emerson, Co. A, 123rd Regt.

Morris Renolds, 123rd Regt.

Valentine Bennington. v Warner Osborn, 144th Regt.

Sylvester Coon, Co. G, 49th Regt.

John B. Conger, Co. H, 55th Regt.

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George Wagner, Co. B, 49th Regt.

George W. Pancoast, Co. B, 49th Regt.

Isaac Vandoren, Co. F, 123rd Regt.

Charles C. Roberts, Co. D, 123rd Regt.

Orlando Lemon, Co. K, 49th Regt.

Martin Heiston, Co. K, 49th Regt.

Wm. Foy, Co. H, 123rd Regt. Taken pri- soner May 1st, 1S64, died June 10th, 1864.

George W. Winters, Co. K, 45th O. V. M. I. Takeu prisoner at Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 20th, 1863, and died Aug. 14th, 1864, in Anderson- ville prison, Ga.

WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS.

[Sketch furnished by. Mrs. Eliza A. Brown.]

This grand organization may date back to the little book of ten pages printed by Stephen Berry in Port- land, Maine, in 1869, as the nucleus of the organization known to-day as the Women's Relief Corps.

In 1879 there was a Union Board formed,

. embracing the States of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut, which, in 1883, at Denver, Col., became the basis of the Na- tional Women's Relief Corps, auxiliary to the <$> - - #

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Grand Army of the Republic, Florence E. Baker being the first National President.

Many other loyal ladies might be mentioned whose hearts beat in unison for the welfare of the noble men who stood between us and' danger and protected our homes and our Nation;

The object is to relieve the wants of the soldier and his family; to do good to all as need may require. The- watchword is Friend- ship, Loyalty and Charity.

Jaqueth Women's Relief Corps, No. 239, of Sycamore, Ohio, was organized July 4th, 1888, at the G. A. R. Hall. The Society was in- stalled and instructed by Julia Gordon and Mrs. Sarah E. Robbins, of Upper Sandusky. There were fourteeen charter members, as follows :

President, Eliza A. Brown.

Senior Vice-President, Margaret Teal.

Junior Vice-President, Frances E. Moore. Secretary, Martha Biles.

Treasurer, Margaret Kitchen.

Chaplain, Hannah Wilcox.

Conductor, Mary L. Bunn.

Assistant Conductor, Elsie Vangnndy.

Guard, Doratha Bope.

Assistant Guard, Lizzie Hill.

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Members-^-Zoe Ingerson, Drusllla Martin, Anna ClapSaddle, Mary E. Branyen.

The Corps is in a prosperous condition, and numbers at the present writing twenty- one members.

SONS OF VETERANS.

John A. Boley Camp, No. 191, was organ- ized May 29th, 1887, with twenty-two charter members. B. E. Martin, Captain.

LADD'S SYCAMORE DIRECTORY.

JUNE i, 1889.

[Ill the following pages the head of a family, or householder, is designated by the letter h; children of school age (from 6 to 21) with the letter s, and infants under 6 years with the letter i. Persons who board are marked with the letter b.]

Adams, E. 8. h, Shoe dealer.

Adams, Mrs. Jennie.

Adams, Carl B. s.

Adams, Jesse R. i.

Albert, Elias, h, Laborer.

Albert, Mrs. Jennie.

Alexander, J. W. b, Tinner. Anderson, James B. h, Farmer. Anderson, Mrs. Eliza.

Asbury, J. N. h, Butcher.

Asbury, Mrs. Matilda C.

Asbury, Harley B., Butcher.

Asbury, Mattie E., Dressmaker. Asbury, Lollie, s Atkinson, Miss Ida, Domestic. Babcock, Chas. H. h, Lumber dealer. Babcock, Mrs. M. M.

Babcock, T. G. b, Carpenter.

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J J. ASBURI .& SON,

BUTCHERS,

SOUTH OF RAILROAD, SYCAMORE, DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF '

FRESH AID SALT MEAT

SAUSAGE, LARD ETC.

PRICES AS LOW AS THE LOWEST.

J. J, BROW,

BLACKSMITH,

Shop, South of Dr. Wickham's Office.

HORSESHOEING II SPECIALTY

Repairing neatly and Promptly done. Prices Reasonable. Satisfaction' Guaranteed.

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Babcock, F. M. b, Merchant.

Baker, Job, h, Stockman.

Baker, Mrs. Eliza.

Baker, Wheeler, s.

Baker, Monroe, s.

Baker, Nora, s.

Baker, Frank, s.

Baker, Fannie, s.

Bare, H. h, Physician.

Bare, Mrs. E. R.

Barger, John H. h, Laborer.

Barger, Mrs. Rose.

Barger, John, b, Blacksmith.

Barger, John W. b, Laborer.

Bartleson, C. h, Farmer.

Bartleson, Mrs. E. R.

Bartleson, N. s.

Bartleson, Daisie, s.

Bartleson, Mabel, s.

Beistle, William, b, Laborer.

Bennington, A. E. h, Carpenter.

Bennington, Mrs^ Katie M.

Bennington, Etta A. s.

Betzer, W. W. h, Farmer.

Betzer, Mrs. Lucy.

Betzer, Naamah, i.

Biles, G. W. b, Mayor.

Bloom, Mrs. F. h.

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CHAS. H. BABCOCK,

DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF

PINE AND SOFT

nr

DOORS,

SASH,

BLINDS,

SHINGLES,

LATH, Etc.

ALSO,

BUILDING HARDWARE

GLASS, PLASTERING HAIR,

and everything that enters into the construc- tion of a dwelling or barn.

Shop Work, such as Frames, Doors, Blinds, etc., manufactured on short notice, at reasonable prices.

SHOP AND RESIDENCE IN OLD TOWN.

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Bope, D. M. h, Laborer.

Bope, Mrs. Barbara.

Bope, Franklin, s.

Bope, Minnie, s. '

Bretz, James Alexander, h, Farmer. Bretz, Mrs. Lucy Ann.

Bretz, Mary May, s.

Bretz, Ada Mabel, s.

BrinkerkofF, Martin, li, Laborer. BrinkerhofF, Mrs. Sarah E. BrinkerkofF, James, b, Laborer. BrinkerkofF, Ireine, i.

Brown,' Wilber, h, Druggist.

Brown, Mrs. Eliza A.

Brown, Eliza C. s.

Brown, Catharine D. s.

Brown, Wilber L. s.

Brown, Mrs. Anna, h, Widow.

Brown, J. J. h, Blacksmith.

Brown, Mrs. A. A.

Brown, W. F. s.

Buck, H. F. h, Farmer.

Buck, Mrs. Mary.

Buck, Miss Sadie, Dressmaker.

Buck, Bernice, s.

Buck, Alice s.

Buck, David, h, Horseman.

Buck, Mrs. Alice.

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F. M. BABCOCK,

DEALER IN

STAPLE AND FANCY^

GROCERIES

TINWARE

AND

NOTIONS

SPOT CASH GROCERY OLD TOWN.

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Byers, G. W. h, Veterinary Surgeon.

Byers, Mrs. Sarah Jane.

Byers, Thomas, Butcher.

Byers, Miss Alice, Dressmaker.

Byers, H. M. h, Druggist.

Byers,,iyXrs. Mary.

Byers, s^infield, s.

ByersHBertha, s.

Byers, Allie, i.

Byers, Madison, h, Laborer.

Byers, Mrs. Lodema.

Byers, Iven, i.

Byers,' Jessie, i.

Byers, Bessie, i.

Carlin } Thomas, h, Laborer.

Carling Mrs. Elizabeth.

Carlin,, Charles, s.

Carling Ray, s.

Carl i it, Katie, s.

Carlinf, Warren, s.

Carlin, Louisa, s.

Carlin, Abbie, s.

Carlin, Mark, i.

Cams, Oscar, h, Laborer.

Cams, Mrs. Christina.

Cams, Alfred, i.

Cams, Mrs. Mary, h, Widow.

Cams, Alfred, s.

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WILBER BROWN, DRUGGIST,

DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF

DRUGS MU PATENT MEDICINES,

CIGARS TOBACCOS.

- ALSO -

STATIONERY, LEGAL BLANKS,

And everything usually kept in a Drug and Book Store.

East Side- Sycamore St., South of Bailroad.

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Cams, Mary, s.

Caughey, W. A. h, Corporation Treasurer. Caughey, Mrs. Susan B.

Caughey, Miss Annie D.

Caughey, Miss Nettie, Dressmaker.

Caughey, Wheeler, s.

Caughey, Sallie B. s.

Caughey, Martha W. i.

Clapsaddle, M. G. h,, Mason.

- '4. Clapsaddle, Mrs. Ann..

Clapsaddle, Miss Nora, Dressmaker.

Clapsaddle, Mallie, s.

Clapsaddle, Will D. b, Laborer.

Clingmah. Henry, h, Farmer.

Clingman, Mrs. Lucy.

Clingman, Wilber.

Clingman, Miss Minnie.

Corfman, William, h, Agent.

Corfmau, Mrs. Catharine.

Corfman, Bertha, s.

Corfman, Nellie, s.

Corfman, Maud, s.

Corfman, Allie, s.

Corfman, Ora, s.

Corfman, Flossie, i.

Corfman, Samuel, h, Laborer.

Corfman, Mrs. L.

Corfman, Zella I. s.

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H. M, BIERS

FOR

WALL PAPER,

BOOKS AND STATIONERY,

DRUGS AND MEDICINES

7 PAINTS AND OILS,

PICTURE FRAMES,

Prescriptions Carefully Compounded, Night or

Day.

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Corfman, LeRoy J. s.

Corfman, Zullietta B. s.

.Corfman, Mary V. s.

Corfman, Mrs. Mary, h, Widow, Bakery and Restaurant.

Corfman, Flossie, s.

Corfman, Freddie, i.

Corfman, Eddie, i.

Davis, Henry, h, Drayman and Marshal.

Davis, Mrs. Mel lie.

Davis, Roy, s.

Davis, Arthur, s.

Davis, John, b, Carpenter.

Deats, John C. h, Engineer.

Deats, Mrs. Elizabeth.

Deats, Cyrus G. s.

Dencer, Mrs. Elizabeth, h, Widow.

Dencer, Miss Lena.

Dencer, Miss Lucy, Milliner.

Emerson, M. L. h, Blacksmith.

Emerson, Mrs. R. A.

Emerson, Gertrude, s.

Emerson, Guy, s.

Emerson, Augusta, s.

Emerson, Viola, s.

Emerson, Nellie, i.

Emerson, Lulu, i.

Emerson, Norman, i.

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A. A. CDMIIGHAM,

Would respectfully inform the farmers of this section of country that he has purchased the

SY0AMORE

ELEVATOR

And having put it in thorough order is prepared to buy

GRAIN ID SEEDS OF ILL KINDS,

AND PAY THE HIGHEST . MARKET PRICE IN

CASH.

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Ennis, Henry, h, Bee-keeper.

Ennis, Mrs. Mary.

Ennis, Pearl, s.

Ennis, Cleo, i.

Eyestone, Mrs. M. h, Widow.

Eyestone, E. Jay, s.

Eyestone, O. H. k, Clerk.

Eyestone, Mrs. Mary C.

Eyestone, Orpha B. s.

Eyestone, Olive F. i.

Fox, Tkos. B. k.

Fox, Mrs. Loduska C.

Fox, Minnie, s.

Fox, Olive, i.

Foy, M. H. k, Florist and Seedsman.

Foy, Mrs. Nancy.

Foy, Marcia A. E. s.

Foy, Carrie A. s.

Foy, George Edmund, i.

Foy, Will Carlton, i.

Foy, Mrs. Estker, Widow.

Freece, Jacob, k, Farmer.

Freece, Mrs. Elizabetk.

Freece, Jackson, b, Laborer.

Freece, Willis, b, Laborer.

. Fryman, Levi, h, Farmer.

Fryman, Mrs. Beliah.

Funk, Joseph, h, Laborer.

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M. H . FO Y,

PROPRIETOR OF

SYCAMORE

GREENHOUSES

GROWER AND DEALER IN

Seeds, Plants, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, Vegeta- bles, and everything pertaining to the business of Gardener and Florist .

I make a specialty of Cut Flower Work for Funerals, Wed- dings, Decorating, etc., etc., and keep a supply of wire forms for all work of that kind.

My Greenhouses are constructed on a new and original de- sign, and are supplied with the most modern improvements in apparatus for heating, which enables me to grow

FINE, STRONG, HEALTHY PLANTS

in an atmosphere that can be regulated to suit the growth cf the most tender plants.

I am prepared to keep plants through the winter (for those who desire their plants kept) on reasonable terms.

MY PRICES ARE AS REASONABLE

as good seeds and plants can be sold for. and by comparing prices with other reliable growers you will find them very low.

I -extend a cordial invitation to all lovers of fine plants,- and those who are interested in the growing of vegetables, to visit my Greenhouses, where all will be welcome.

Correspondence solicited.

ZMI. ZE3I- ZERO'S",

S'STC.S.ldlOIEaS, O.

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Funk* Mrs. Ellen.

Funk, Ida, s.

Funk, Martin, s.

Funk, Minnie, s.

Funk, Bertie, s.

Gault, L. F. h, Merchant.

Gault, Sarah Ada, i.

Gault, Miss Josie, Saleslady.

Gault, Miss Anna, Saleslady.

Geary, Mrs. Susan, h, Widow.

Geary, Els worth, b, Laborer.

Geary, Dellie, b, School-teacher.

Geary, Murdic, s.

Geary, Eva, s.

Geary, Grace, s.

Gibbs, I. B. h, Physician.

Gibbs, Mrs. Ada.

Gibbs, Naamah, s..

Gibbs, Mrs. C. M. Widow.

Goodrich, J. E. b, Real Estate Agent.

Goodrich, Geo. b, School Superintendent. Gormley, J. M. h, Farm Implements.

Gormley, Mrs. Belle.

Gormley, Lora, s.

Gormley, Ethel, s.

Gormley, Forrest M. s.

Gormley, Zelda, s.

Gormley, Clyde G. s.

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TOM DENHAM,

6278

WILL BE LIMITED EACH SEASON TO FORTY APPROVED MARES.

Twelve Reasons why he is the most profit- able Stock Horse in this section for breeders to patronize :

- He is Standard and Registered.

He is a grandson of Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

He has perfect limbs and feet.

His disposition is of the finest type.

His color is faultless.

. His get are large, stylish, and command good prices.

His get are bays or browns.

He is square gaited and a right to be a trotter by inherit- ance, and transmits speed.

He weighs 1200 pounds.

He is appreciated by all good judges of horseflesh.

He is hero to do you good.

He is here to stay. 1. B. GIBBS, Sycamore.

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Gormley, Claire C. s.

Gormley, Pauline May, i.

Griffith, Cyrus, Postmaster.

Griffith, Mrs. Elizabeth.

Griffith, George, Miller.

Griffith, Charles, s.

Griffith, Lela, s.

Griffith, Miss Mary A. h.

Grubb, Peter, b, Clothier.

'Grubb, Luther, b, Clothier.

Hall, J. W. h, Laborer.

Hall, Mrs. F. A.

Hall, Della May, s.

Harmon, Miss Atlanta, Domestic.

Harter, M. h, Lumber dealer.

Harter, Mrs. Manda.

Hauck, Henry, h, Farmer.

Plauck, Mrs. Hannah.

Hauck, Joyce Pearl, s.

Hawkins, Mrs. Anna E. h, Widow.

Hawkins, H. W. b, Salesman.

-Hawkins, Sherman, Drug Clerk.

Hawkius, Clark, Telegraph Operator.

-Hayman, George, h, Farmer.

Hay man, Mrs. Emma.

Hayman, Verner, Laborer.

Haj^man, Miss Berta.

Hayman, Carrie, s.

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J, M, GORMLEY,

DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF

«-

FARM IMPLEMENTS,

WAGONS,

BUGGIES,

CARTS.

ALL KINDS OF PUMPS

AND PIPE FITTINGS,

FERTILIZERS,

Sewer and Chimney Tile, and the cele- brated Mount Gilead Drain

TILE.

See Sign and big Red Hand near the Elevator.

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Hayman, Roy, s.

Hayman, Lloyd, s.

Hayman, Foster, i.

High, James, h, Jeweler.

High, Mrs. Mary, Milliner.

Hill, J. B. h, Farm Implements.

Hill, Mrs. Mamie.

Hill, H. B. i'

Hill, William B. h, Laborer.

Hill, Mrs. Elizathie.

Hill, Iva, s.

Hill, Ethel, s.

Hill, Muril, i.

Hill, Baby.

Hoffman, E. H. h, Saloon.

Hoffman, Mrs. Anna.

Hoover, G. W. h, Laborer.

Hoover, Mrs. Jennie.

Hoover, Perry, s.

Hoover, Ervie, s.

Hufford, W. H. h, Clerk.

Hufford, Mrs. Maggie.

Huffsey, Henry, h, Carriagesmith.

Huffsey, Mrs. Laura.

Huffsey, R. H. s.

Huffsey, Irvin M. i.

Hushour, Rev. B. h, Pastor M. E. Church. Hushour, Mrs. M.

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GRUBB BROTHERS,

DEALERS IN -

READY-MADE

CLOTHING

HATS, CAPS, AND GENTS'

FURDISHffiG GOODS

Orders Taken by Sample for Fine

CUSTOM MADE SUITS.

ALSO A COMPLETE LINE OF

TRUNKS AND TRAVELING GRIPS.

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Hushour, Belle W. s.

Hushour, Alice L. s.

Ingerson, E. V. h, Carpenter.

- Ingerson, Mrs. Zoe M. .

Ingerson, Fred, School-teacher.

Iugerson, Earl, s.

Ingerson, Thomas, h, Mason.

Ingerson, Mrs. Tressie.

Iugerson, Mrs. Eliza Jane, h, Widow,

Ingerson, Miss Elizabeth, h, Carpet-weaver. Ingerson, Miss Jane, h, Carpet-weaver.

Kintz, J. S. h, Laborer.

Kintz, Mrs. Rosella. *

Kintz, Miss Ida E. .

Kintz, Eva, s.

Kintz, Ada J. s.

Kitchen, W. B. h, Merchant.

Kitchen, Jay, s.

Kitchen, Roy, s.

Kitchen, Day, s.

Kitchen, Gay, s.

Kitchen, A. E. h, Mason.

Kitchen, Mrs. Rose.

Kitchen, P. C. h, Tailor.

Kitchen, Mrs. Margaret, Dressmaker.

Kitchen, Edward, Paper-hanger.

Kitchen, Charles, s.

Kitchen, Gay, s.

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AT KRS. JAMES HIGH'S

MILLINERY BAZAAR

Can be found all the Latest Novelties in Ladies', Misses' and Children's

HATS AND BONNETS ,

FLOWERS, RIBBONS, LACES,

Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Hose, Corsets, Fans, Ruchiugs, Embroideries, Underwear,

Yarns, &c., &c.

South of Railroad. Anderson Block.

JEWELRY.

JAMES HIGH

Keeps a full line of Ladies' and Gents' Gold, Silver and Silvereen

^WATCHESH-

Chains, Cuff Buttons, Lace Pins, Ear Drops, Solid Gold Rings, Silver Thimbles, Charms, Bracelets, Violin Strings, Spectacles.

THE LATEST DESIGNS IN WALL PAPER.

ANDERSON BLOCK.

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Kitchen, Edmund, h, Township Clerk. Kitchen, Mrs. Jane.

Kitchen, Wm. G. Miller.

Kitchen, Harvey, s.

Kitchen, Royal, s.

Klahr, Geo. A. h, Banker.

Klahr, Mrs. Annie M.

Klotz, S. 8. h, Merchant.

Klotz, Mrs. Anilla Belle.

- Klotz, Maud, s.

Klotz, O. K. i.

Konkle, Mrs. Hettie.

Ladd, F. h, Printer and Publisher.

Ladd, Mrs. Charlotte.

Ladd, August, s.

Long, Miss Mary, b, School-teacher.

Lorah, John, h, Harness-maker.

Lorah, Mrs. Phoebe.

Lorah, Grace, s.

Lorah, Myron, i.

Lucas, Mrs. Catharine, Widow.

Ludwig, Frank, h, Clerk.

Ludwig, Mrs. Net.

Ludwig, Lloyd Leslie, i.

Ludwig, Glen A. i.

Lundy, E. A. h, Sewing Machine Agent. Lundy, Miss Mary A. h.

Lupton, L. b, Farmer.

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P. C. KING'S NEW PATENT HARROW

This harrow i9 the latest thing out, and will create a revolution among harrow men. I have built a good many different harrows, and experimented with them, and worked on un- til I brought out this harrow. I have had this

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harrow in the field in competition with the best harrows now made, as well as rollers. A roller is, in. a: manner, a dead thing. It will only pulverize a few clods on the highest places, and will neither cultivate the soil nor destroy weeds, while my harrow' will pulver- ize more clods than a roller, and at the same time it will cultivate the ground to the depth of four or five inches. It will destroy weeds, and will pack and level the ground so that there will be no holes nor low places in the field. The beams slant up and afe wide, and. each beam carries two series of teeth. The teeth are steel, diamond-shaped, and incline backward, so that they are always clean, and consequently the harrow will cut four or five inches deep. There is, a seat on it, so that a man who is crippled, or too old to walk, can ride, or a boy that is too young to stand much walking but is able to handle a team, can sit on this harrow and do a good job. There are runners fastened to the cross pieces on top of the harrow, and by removing the seat (which can be done by taking out one pin) and turn- ing the harrow over, it is then the same as be- ing on a sled and can be easily moved from field to field.

Agents wanted in every County. Write at once to the Patentee ,

P. C. KING ,

Sycamore, Ohio.

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HENRY HUFFSEY,

DEALER IN

CARRIAGES, BUGGIES,

AND SPRING WAGONS.

REPAIRING- OF ALL KINDS

ON SHORT NOTICE.

Corner of Sycamore and Fifth Streets.

JOHN LORAH,

- Manufacturer of and dealer in all kinds of

HARNESS,

ff Goods

b

ROBES, DUSTERS,

Whips, Curry Combs, Brushes, &e.

Repairing of all kinds neatly and promptly done Sycamore Street. Opposite the Mill.

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Lupton, William, b, Farmer.

Lupton, Mrs. Mel.

Lupton, Mabel, s.

Lupton, Grace, s.

Lynch, J. C. h, Farm Implements.

Lynch, Mrs. Mollie.

Lynch, Clara, s.

Martin, B. E. h, Carpenter.

Martin, Mrs. Bose.

Martin, Vinton, i.

Martin, Mrs. D. H. h, Widow.

Martin, D. Everett, h, Farmer.

Martin, Mrs. P. M.

Martin, Elias, h, Teamster.

Martin, Mrs. Jane.

Martin, Allison, s.

Martin, Mary, s.

Martin, Lola, s.

Martin, Annie, s.

Martin, Edna, s.

Martin, Jennie, s.

McClellau, E. J. h, Wagon-maker.

McClellan, Mrs. A. D.

McClellan, C. W. s.

McClellan, F. s.

McClellan, Edgar, s.

McClellau, Grace, i.

Michaels, E. B. h, Horseman.

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F. LADD,

GENERAL

JOB PRINTER,

Has facilities for turning out all kinds of Job Printing on short notice, and in a style that is sure to give good satisfaction, and at

PRICES AS LOW

as good work can be done for. While I do not advertise to do work "cheaper than any other office in the county," I am ready to duplicate the prices of any reputable printer in or out of the county. Enough of my work has gone before the public since I located in Sycamore to show them that I possess both the material and skill necessary to produce

FINE PRINTING,

and no one need go to the city in the hope of getting a better job at less cost than I can furnish right here in Sycamore. Give me a trial when you need anything in my line.

IF1. JLjJL.1D3D,

Observer Office. Sycamore, Ohio.

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Michaels, Mrs. Ella.

Mishaels, Gertrude, s.

Miller, I. L. h, Stoves and Tinware.

Miller, Mrs. Elizabeth.

Miller, Miss Elvira.

Miller, Suda, s.

Miller, Della, s.

. Miller, Victor, s.

Miller, Samuel, s.

Miller, Flora, s.

- Miller, Effie, s.

Miller, Tinnie, s.

Miller, Levetta, i.

Miller, Wesley, i.

Miller, David, i.

Miller, Andre w, h, Laborer.

Miller, Mrs. Sarah.

Miller, Iva, i.

Miller, Carlos, i.

Miller, Forba, i.

Moessner, Charles, Sr. b, Agent.

Moessner,. Charles, Jr. b, Painter.

Moessner, Mrs. A.

Montgomery, J. F. h, Nurseryman.

Montgomery, Mrs. M. E.

Montgomery, Miss Mary, School-teacher. Montgomery, Gracie, s.

Montgomery, Claud, s.

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LYNCH & HILL

Are prepared to furnish you Farm Implements at lowest possible price. We claim to be

HEADQUARTERS

for Buggies, Carts, Wagons, Cultivators, Breaking Plows, Harrows, Binder Twine, and, in fact, everything pertaining to Farm Machinery. As

FOR AGRICULTURAL

Tools we have exercised great care in se- lecting the best in the market, as we are furnishing first-class

IMPLEMENTS.

We respectfully ask you to call and examine our stock before buying elsewhere.

Sycamore Street , ' North of the Mill.

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Montgomery, Greten, s.

Montgomery, Lelah, i.

Moore, B. W. h, Farmer.

Moore, Mrs. Frances E.

Moore, Willard E. s.

Moore, Cora M. s.

Moore, John W. s.

Oberlander, Josiah, h, Painter and Decorator. Oberlander, Mrs. Elizabeth.

Oberlander, Carson, Painter.

Oberlander, Ada, s.

Oberlander, Ida, s.

Oberlander, Lizzie, s.

Oberlander, Eva, s.

Osborn, I. O. h, Blacksmith.

Osborn, Mrs. Susan.

Osborn, Miss Ella, Dressmaker.

Osborn, Miss Mattie.

Osborn, Oscar, Barber.

Osborn, Lillie, s.

Osborn, Eli Ritchie, s.

Osborn, Caroline, s.

Osborn, Daisy, s.

Osborn, Wilford Pearl, i.

Osborn, Jay, h, Bakery and Restaurant.

Osborn. Mrs. Ida E.

Palmer, Mrs. Lucinda, h, Widow.

Park, Mrs. Laura, h, Widow, Milliner.

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S75rO-&.^£OiRE, OHIO.

JACOB GEIGER, President.

jj A. KLAHR, Viee-Pres. GEO. A. KLAHR, Cashier.

Money loaned and paper discount- ed at reasonable rates.

Deposits received subject to check or upon certificate.

Exchange bought and sold, and a general banking business done on as favoroble terms as is consistent with good, safe and conservative banking.

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Patrick, L. E. li, Lumber aud Planing Mill. Patrick, Mrs. A. E.

Patrick, Lola, s.

Patrick, Eunice, s.

Patrick, Frank, s.

Perdue, Miss Z. A.

Peso, Theodore, h, Laborer.

Peso, Mrs. Mattie.

Peso, Mrs. Charlotte, h, Widow.

Petty, J. A. h, Contractor and Lumbei\dealer. Petty, Mrs. Clara.

Petty, 'Ward, Mason.

Petty, Ivy, s.

Plummer, R. J. b, Station Agent..

Pontius, Marion, b, Laborer.

Pontius, Mrs. Ellen.

Pontius, Clarence, s.

Pontius, Charlie, s.

Pontius, Flora, i.

Pontius, D. R. h, Laborer.

Pontius, Mrs. Emma.

Prouse, Geo. W. h, Fireman.

Prouse, Mrs. Rebecca.

Prouse, Minnie G. s.

Prouse, Allie, s.

Ray, Mrs. Manda, h, Widow.

ReifF, Miss Carrie, Dressmaker.

ReifF, Miss Emma, Dressmaker.

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PETTY & PATRICK,

Manufacturers of aud dealers in

LUMBER

Doors, Sash, Blinds, Lath, Shingles, Building Material,

and everything usually handled by a first- class Saw and Planing Mill.

BILL STUFF A SPECIALTY

ALSO,

CONTRACTORS 11 BUILDERS.

Estimates and plans for brick or frame build- _ ings of all kinds furnished and contracts taken.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED .

Office at the Mill, near Depot, Syeamore, 0.

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Rhodes, L. J. h, Laborer.

Rhodes, Mrs. Mary.

. Rogers, Orange, h, Shoemaker.

Rogers, Mrs. Clara.

Rogers, Oscar, Clerk.

Rogers, Miss Anice.

Rogers, Albert, b, Harnessmaker.

Rush, Miss Mary, Housekeeper.

SafFell, A. F. h, Laborer.

Saffell, Mrs. Mattie Vance.

Saffell, Arthur, h, Boarding House.

SafFell, Mrs. Flora.

Saffell, Charles, h, Saloon.

Saffell, Mrs. Mattie E. Widow.

Saffell, Mrs. Parmella, Widow.

Saffell, Jenevieve, i.

Saffell, John, h, Clerk.

Saffell, Mrs. Jennie.

Saffell, Lela, s.

Saffell, Charlie, s.

Saffell, Mellie, s.

Saffell, Landa, i.

Savey, Mertice, s.

Sargeant, Rev. John, h, Pastor U. B. Church. Sargeant, Mrs. E. E.

Sargeant, Thos. H. s.

Sargeaut, Bessie B. i.

Sayre, S. A. h, Laborer.

LADD'S SYCAMORE DIRECTORY.

MRS. L. PARE,

Keeps at her establishment the latest styles of seasonable

MILLIBERY GOODS

of all kinds, and ladies in need of anything ' in that line would do well to call and see her before buying elsewhere, as she feels confi- dent that she can please them in quality, style and price.

Store and Residence on Saffell Avenue ,

East of the Elevator,

¥M. STAUM,

DEALER IN

Having lately opened up an entirely New Stock of Goods in the above lines, parties will do well to call and examine my goods and prices, as I feel confident that

I CAE SAVE YOU MONEY.

' Remember the place, - - Tru'ax Block. .

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Sayre, Mrs-. Hattie M.

Sayre, E. A. Jb, Druggist.

Sayre, Homer L. s.

Sayre, Ralph G. s.

Sayre, Nina T. s.

Sayre, Laura C. s.

Sayre, Jessie T. s.

Sayre, Sidney H. s.

Shafer, Frank, h, Barber.

Shafer, Mrs. Sarah Lizzie.

Shafer, Belle Zora, s.

- Shafer, E. Cora, i.

Shafer, John D. h.

Shafer, Miss Sarah.

Shafer, Fernie May, i.

Shellhouse, Smith, h, Gardener.

Shellhouse, Mrs. Kacie.

Shellhouse, Baby.

Shellhouse, Lucius, b, Gardener.

Snyder, A. A. h, Butcher.

Snyder, Mrs. Clara.

Snyder, Hazel, i.

Snyder, Miss Lydia.

Speer, Alva B. h, Laborer.

Speer, Mrs. Etta.

Speer, Orpha, s.

Spitler, L. C. h, Horseman.

Spitler, Mrs. Mary E.

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F, SHAFER,

TONSORIAL ARTIST,

Will serve customers according to the best methods and latest styles.

Special attention given to the Shampooing of Ladies ' and Children's heads.

I can be found at my place of business at all hours, ready to wait on customers - gentle- men, ladies or children. Prices reasonable.

Sycamore Street, Opposite Taylor's Mill.

A. A, SNYDER,

DEALER IN AND SHIPPER OF

BEEF, PORK, TEAL, ITU, POULTRY,

Tallow, Lard, Bologna, Sausage, &c.

]?ays' the Highest Cash Prices for Fat Cattle, Hogs, Poultry, Hides, Pelts, Furs, &c.

Sycamore Street, - - North of Railroad.

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Spitler, Lloyd, s.

Spitler, Daisy, s.

Spitler, Myrtle, s.

Spitler, Blanche, i.

Stafford, A. H. b, Farmer.

Stafford, Mrs. Hannah.

Stafford, Miss Mary.

Staffer, Mrs. Solomon, h, Widow.

Staffer, James, Horseman.

Staffer, David, Farmer.

Staffer, Frank, School-teacher.

Staffer, Allie, s.

Starkey, Mrs. Rachel J. h, Widow.

Staum, G. L. h, Furniture and Undertaking. Staum, Mrs. Lou.

Staum, Cleo, i.

Staum, Cloa, i.

Staum, Wm. H. h, Hardware.

Staum, Mrs. Martha R.

Staum, Atha Belle, i.

Staum, Jacob, b, Farmer.

Staum, Mrs. Elenore E.

Stewart, W. H. h, Hotel.

Stewart, Mrs. Florinda.

Stewart, W. E. h, Livery.

. Stewart, Mrs. Ruth.

Stewart, Lulu, i.

Stewart, O. C. h, Livery.

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G, L. STAUM,

DEADER IN ALL KINDS OF

Including everything from a common kitchen chair to the most elegant Parlor Suits and Chamber Sets, and all at prices that cannot be beat. Parties in need of anything in this line should call and examine my goods and prices before buying elsewhere.

UNDERTAKING

In this department I am prepared to serve the public after the. latest approved methods, and will answer calls night or day.

A FULL LINE OF CASKETS, COFFINS, ROBES AND WRAPS

always on hand.

Sycamore Street, - - South of Railroad.-

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Stewart, Mrs. Mattie.

Stewart, Glenam, i.

Stinchcomb, Mrs. D. C. h, Widow. Stinchcomb, Grant, Brickmaker.

Stinchcomb, William, Laborer.

Stinchcomb, Emma, Dressmaker. Stinchcomb, James, h, Laborer.

Stinchcomb, Mrs. Lucetta.

Stinchcomb, Mertie, s.

Stinchcomb, Alice, s.

Stinchcomb, Roy, s.

Stinchcomb, Ada, i.

Stinchcomb, Lloyd, i.

Stinchcomb, Harrison, i.

St. Johu, E. A. h, Hardware.

St. John, Mrs. Margaret.

St. Johu, Serene, s.

St. John, Jennie E. s.

St. John, Gertrude, i.

St. John, Ralph Rud, i.

Swinehart, Mrs. Jane, h, Widow.

Taylor, Thos. h, Merchant Miller.

" Taylor, Mrs. Octava.

Taylor, Leona, i.

Taylor, Mary, i.

Taylor, Forrest, i.

Teal, George, h, Laborer.

Teal, Mrs. Alvada.

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D, ST. JOHI k SOI,

DEALERS IN

HARDWARE,

STOVES AND TINWARE,

PAINTS AND OILS,

and everything that goes to make up a first- class Hardware and Stove Store. We carry an immense stock, and customers can always find what they want, and

AT PRICES THAT CAN NOT BE BEAT.

We do all kinds of Iron

ROOFING AND SPOUTING

on short notice and in a satisfactory manner. Give us a call when in need of anything in our line.

East Side Sycamore Street, South of Railroad.

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Teal, Harvey, s.

Teal, Frank, s.

. Teal, Frederick, i.

Teal, Harry,, i.

Teal, Jacob, b, Laborer.

Teal, Mrs. Margaret.

Teal, Harry, Laborer.

Teal, Jesse, s.

.Truax, John, Groceries and Boots and Shoes. Truax, Mrs. Ada.

Truax, Charlie, i.

Truax, Danl. Clerk.

Truax, Joseph, Farmer.

Truax, Mrs. Mary, h, Widow.

Truax, Mary, s.

Truax, Josie, s.

Truax, Lotta, i.

Truax, Walter, i. -

Tucker, O. F. h, Street Commissioner.

Tucker, Mrs. Margaret L.

Tucker, Odella A. s.

Tucker, James Dustin, i.

Tucker, Lillie M. i.

Unger, Mrs. Ella C.

. Unger, Walter H. s.

Unger, Lottie A. s.

Vance, Mrs. Mary E. h, Boarding House and Dressmaking.

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TAYLOR BROS.,

PROPRIETORS OF

Sysamore Mills,

DO ADD KINDS OF

CUSTOM ID BUT MILLING,

AND

BUY ALL KINDS OF GRAIN.

ALSO KEEP ON HAND

Corn Ileal and all kinds of 11 Feel,

Sycamore Street, North of Railroad.

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Vauce, Rhoda, s.

Vauce, O. C. h, Drayman.

Vance, Mrs. Jane.

Vance, Miss Mary E. Dressmaker.

Vance, Merrick, Salesman.

Vangundy, Theodore, h, Novelty Works. Vaugundy, Mrs. Elsie.

Vanguudy, Miss Effie, Dressmaker. Vangundy, John, s.

Walton, J. M. h, Clerk.

Walton, Mrs. Lizzie.

Walton, Leefe, s.

Walton, Harlie, s.

Walton, .Clara, s.

Wickham, W. H. b, Physician.

Wilcox, Wm. J. h, Broom-maker.

W'ilcox, Mrs. Hannah C.

Wilcox, Miss Nora, Dressmaker.

Wilcox, Homer L. s.

Wilcox, Mary E. s.

Wilcox, Martha E. s..

Wiliver, Abner, b, Laborer.

Winters, I. N. h, Photographer.

Winters, Mrs. M. J.

Winters, W. W. Barber.

Winters, J. E. Barber.

Winters, James D; s.

Yambert, A. H* h, Book-keeper.

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JOHN TEUAX,

DEALER IN

GROCERIES

Provisions, Crockery, Glassware,

AND

BOOTS ADD SHOES

PRICES AS LOW

as can be found anywhere.- Pays the

in Cash or Trade.

BUTTER AND EGGS A SPECIALTY.

Remember the plaee,

Truax Block, South of Railroad.

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Yambert, Mrs. Diana E.

Yambert, Eddie M. s.

Yambert, Mabel, i.

Zuck, Oscar, h, Grocer and Jeweler.

Zuck, Mrs. Edith.

Zuck, Elleta, s.

The following were inadvertantly omitted from their proper alphabetical, position on pages 33 and 51;

Branyan, W. H. h, Laborer.

Branyan, Mary.

Branyan, Emma E. s.

Branyan, H. W. s.

Lee, Lester, h, Laborer. .

Lee, Mrs. Laura.

Lee, Blanche, s.

Lee, Charlie, s.

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C. EMMET DRAKE,

(OF NEVADA,)

DENTIST.

Office with Dr. I. B. Gibbs , Sycamore, Ohio.

ON THURSDAY

OF EACH WEEK.

ALL WORK WARRANTED.

PRICES REASONABLE.

I. B. GIBBS, M. D„

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,

Office two doors north of Railroad, in Miller's Block, Sycamore, O.

CANCER TREATED SUCCESSFULLY.

W. H. WICKHAM,

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

OFFICE HOURS:

7 to. 8 A. M.; 1 to 2, and 7 to 9 P. M.

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WINTERS BROS.'

TONSORIAL PARLOR,

Sycamore Street, South of Railroad.

Customers served in latest style, according to approved methods.

HAIRCUTTING A SPECIALTY.

Special facilities for cutting and shampooing Ladies' and Children's hair.

1. N. WINTERS,

PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST

Special facilities for taking Groups and Outdoor Views.

Prices Reasonable. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

J. E. GOODRICH,

Heal Estate Agent and Notary Public,

Writes and takes acknowledgments of Deeds, Mortgages, etc., and negotiates Sales and Loans.

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GORIER GROCERY.

A FULL AND COMPLETE LINE OF

CROCKERY,

GLASSWARE,

STONEWARE,

WOOD AND

WILLOW WARE, ALWAYS ON HAND.

We also carry a large and carefully selected stock of

Watches, Silverware, Jewelry, Clocks,

SPECTACLES , AND NOTIONS ,

in endless variety.

We respectfully ask you to call and examine our goods and learn our prices. Remember the place,

CORNER GROCERY, SYCAMORE, 0.

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TOLEDO 4 OHIO CENTRAL RAILWAY,

SHORTEST LINE BETWEEN Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Virginia Points.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE

To White Sulphur Springs, Staunton, Rich- mond, Newport News, Old Port Comfort, and Lynchburg, Va.

For particulars 'rbgarding rates, etc., apply to

HUDSON FITCH, or R. J. PLUMMER,

G. P. A,, Toledo. Ag't, Sycamore.

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This paper is non-political and non-secta- rian, the publisher's aim being to furnish a weekly paper containing all the general news of the week, as well as news of local interest, and a large amount of Literary; Agricultural, Religious, Grand Army, and other Matter suit- able to the various tastes and inclinations of the people. It is the largest paper published iri Wyandot County, and though young, its subscription list contains the names of the best people Of Sycamore and vicinity.

The subscription price is $1,50 a year, pay- able at any time within the year, the publisher not insisting on payment in advance, but when the subscription is not paid withip the year $2.00 will be charged. , !

We respectfully: ask the people /of Sycamore Village and Township,' and all. farmers who do their marketing here and feel interested in the prosperity of the village, to subscribe for this paper and' help us build up a paying busi- ness. We moved here on promise of liberal patronage ; we live in your midst, spend our money with you, and deserve your support. The paper will do your town good if you will support it. Send us your name and-iaddress and we will mail you the paper, and you can pay for it at your convenience any time within twelve months. Address,

F. LADD, Publisher.

Sycamore, Ohio.

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Popular Merchant and; dealer in .

DRY GOODS & NOTIONS

HATS AND CAPS,

All-ivool, Brussels an cl Ingrain

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FURNISHING GOODS.

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HIGHEST MARKET PRICE FOR PRODUCE

North of Railroad, Opposite Taylors Mill,

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