Lawrence & Thompson's
Grundy County Directory
1877-1878
Morris Business Directory
All locations are Morris unless otherwise indicated.
For documentation purposes, the page number is noted.
Page 97
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
Grundy Co. Agricultural Warehouse, W. A. Jordan, Washington st.
Huston Chas. E., Mazon
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
ARMSTRONG P. A., office w Washington st. (See advt.)
Avery S. P., Goold�s blk, Liberty st.
DOUD A. L., Goold blk
HOPKINS JUDGE WM. T., office over 1st National Bank, cor Washington and Wauponsee sts. (See advt.)
JORDAN A. R., Goold�s blk, Liberty st.
READING JUDGE J. N., office at court house
SANFORD E., office Washington st. (See advt.)
STOUGH S. C., office with Judge Hopkins
BAKERIES
Baker T. L., Liberty st, opp court house
Burden Mrs. H., Liberty st, 3 s of Jackson
RAVENS L., Liberty st, Hart�s blk (See advt.)
Seelbach Mrs. P., w s Liberty st, 5 n of Main
SHAW THOMAS, Washington st, 1 e of P. O. (See advt.)
SIMPSON J. W., Washington st, opp Herald office (See advt.)
BANKS
ALLISON JOHN, 9 Depot St., Gardner
First National Bank, cor Washington and Wauponsee sts.
GRUNDY COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, cor Washington and Liberty (See advt.)
BARBERS
FOSTER G. W., Hopkins House basement (See advt.)
Howard T., under J. A. Lock�s
McDaniels A., Division opp Commercial St., Gardner
McDONALD ED., w s Liberty, 4 s of Jefferson st.
SATTLER & MOLL, basement Claypool�s new blk
BARBED FENCE WIRE
GEISEN JACOB, Washington st, 1 w of P. O. (See advt.)
Handwerk F. B., Washington st.
IRONS, RIDDLE & CO., cor Washington & Liberty (See advt.)
BATH ROOMS
McDONALD ED., w s Liberty st, 4 s of Jefferson st
BILLIARD HALLS
Baum & Bro., Washington st.
Fessler Joseph, 33 Liberty st
HAINES & RODD, w s Liberty st, bt Main and Jefferson sts.
Hall & Freeman, Washington, 3 e of Wauponsee
Robinson & Allen, w s Liberty st
WAGNER C. O., Washington House (See advt.)
BLACKSMITHS
BOUCHER THOS., Minooka
Gates H. S., Minooka
HART & DOOD, cor Munroe and R. R., Gardner
Hart John, Canal st
Horrie James, cor Canal and Fulton sts.
Hurry Magnus, cor Liberty & Canal
Hynds Martin, Canal st, nr Wauponsee
Kimber Thos., Division st., Gardner
McDarmott Frank, cor Canal st and Franklin
McNOWN & FLYNN, Jefferson st
MAGNER M., cor Liberty and Jackson sts.
Marsh Thos. C., Coal City
Reardon James, Wauponsee st.
Smith & Rogers, Depot st., Gardner
TETLOW THOMAS, Jefferson st, 2 e of Liberty st. (See advt.)
Trask Wm. H., Minooka
Wees E. N., Minooka
Weston & Hoxsie, Mazon
Young L. G., cor Canal & Calhoun
BOOKS AND PERIODICALS
HOLTZMAN H. H. (stone front), Liberty st. (See advt.)
BOOK BINDERY
DAWSON F. I., Liberty st, 2 s of Jefferson
BOOTS AND SHOES
BEACH L. F., 30 and 32 Liberty st.
CARROLL JOHN & CO., Braceville
COLES J. H., Liberty st., Gardner
COMERFORD C., 20 Liberty st.
CRANDALL & HUSTON, Mazon
Curry John, Washington st, nr Liberty st.
DAHLEM & SHEPLEY, Minooka
FERGUSON & WHEELER, Minooka
HANSEN R. H. & BRO., 16 Liberty st. (See advt.)
Hart J. F., Liberty st., Gardner
HUGHES DAVID, Braceville
HUSS R. B., 3 Commercial blk., Gardner
KINSELLA E., Minooka
Lippingood T. F., 6 Commercial blk., Gardner
LUTZ J. C., 4 Commercial blk., Gardner
Morris Wm., Braceville
Smith S. W., Minooka
TATHAM JOHN W., 26 Liberty st.
WOELFEL & SPARR, Washington st, 2 w of P. O. (See advt.)
YOUNG & PRICE, Braceville
Zens & Caspari, 20 w Washington st.
BREWERS
BAUMANN ANDREW, Fremont ave, bt Vine and Oak sts.
GEBHARD LEWIS, Washington st, west end
BRICK YARDS
Martin C. C., Division st.
Oliver J. H., e Morris.
Telfer A. W., e of Morris
BUTCHERS
Hamilton H. F. & Co., Liberty st.
HEROLD GEORGE, cor Washington and Wauponsee
Huston Chas. E., Mazon
JONES & FEY, Liberty st, nr Jefferson st.
Knott Michael, w s Liberty st.
CALCIMINING
ADAMS O. P., Liberty st.
LEACOCK W. J., P. O. Box 413; res e Jackson
WOOLSEY, BURMEISTER & CO., Liberty st, opp court house
CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS
BEACH L. F., 32 Liberty st.
COMERFORD C., 20 Liberty st.
LOCKE J. A., s w cor Liberty and Main sts.
Ray L. B., Washington st.
CARRIAGE AND WAGONMAKERS
Horrie James, cor Canal and Fulton sts.
Hurry Magnus, n w cor Liberty and Canal.
McNOWN & FLYNN, Jefferson st.
MAGNER M., Liberty st, 2 n of Jackson
Miller H. L., Morris Plow Factory
Reardon James, Wauponsee st.
CISTERN BUILDER
WILSON M. P., Canal st, 3 e of Franklin
CLOCKS AND WATCHES
BUTLER J. P. M., 22 Washington st.
MAYO F. C., Liberty st, nr Main st
Scoville J. S. R., 10 Liberty
CLOTHING
COMERFORD C., 20 Liberty st.
HANSEN R. H. & BRO., 16 Liberty st.
MEYER BROS., 3 Liberty st.
REINHARD, MEYER & CO., n w cor Washington and Liberty
STRASBURGER & MEYER, w Washington st.
COAL MINES
Bell Alexander, Edwards st.
Buck John, Nettle Creek, 5th ward
Bruce Coal Mining and Manufacturing Company, Braceville
BURRELL H. & CO., office n Liberty st.
Martin & Davis, head of Fulton and High sts.
Muloy Michael, Edward st nr 4th ward school.
Roak Henry, cor Jackson and Oak sts; res Fremont ave nr city limits.
ROLLISON & KERR, Jackson st, bt Oak st and Hopkins� court.
Steel John, Division st, corner city limits.
Telfer A. W., e Morris
Wilmington Coal Mining and Manufacturing Co., Diamond
Wilmington Star Mining Company, Coal City
CONFECTIONERIES
Haitz P. & Co., Liberty st, nr Jefferson
HULL M. N., 24 Liberty
Johnson E. T., Washington st, nr P.O.
Maunder Mrs. M., w s Liberty, 2 n of Jefferson
RAVENS E., Hart�s block, Liberty st.
SHAW THOMAS, Washington st, 1 e of P. O.
SIMPSON J. W., Washington st, opp Herald office.
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
Boyer & McGovney, Ross House
GORDON MILES, Morris, Ills.
HOIT C. H., shop Liberty, nr Depot
McGRATH T. E., s e cor Jefferson and Division sts.
Mather Joseph, Washington st.
PALMER C. M., n w cor Liberty and Canal.
Stage & Gorich, Morris, Ills.
WATSON A. H., Liberty st.
WILLIAMS F. A., Franklin st.
CROCKERY
BARTLETT FRANK E., 12 Washington st.
BEACH L. F., 32 Liberty st.
Hanna L., cor Washington and Fulton sts.
Keller M. K., Liberty st.
LOCKE J. A., cor Liberty and Main
MALLORY A. F., Liberty st, 1 n of Hopkins House
MURNAN & DALY, s s Washington, 1 e of 1st National Bank
PETTY R., 52 Liberty st.
DENTISTS
MURRAY DR. C. J. I., over 32 Liberty st.
Skinner Dr. J., office Lott�s blk, w Washington st.
STEINER M. W., (D. D. S.) Goold�s blk.
DRUGGISTS
Bean I. W., cor Liberty and Main
BROWN JOHN, 22 Liberty
COOK DR. W. B., Mazon
GOOLD H. C., 12 Washington st.
Keag Wm. S., Coal City
McMANN DR. W. W., 19 Depot st., Gardner
Miller Jas., Liberty st., Gardner
MOON DR. O. W., Braceville
PARMELEE W. H., 18 w Washington st.
Potter S. W., Depot st., Gardner
STUMPH O. P., 4 Commercial blk., Gardner
WATSON S. J., Minooka
DRY GOODS
Baum & Schobert, 1 Gould�s blk, Liberty st.
BEACH L. F., 30 and 32 Liberty st.
Carroll John & Co., Braceville
COMERFORD C., 20 Liberty st.
CRANDALL & HUSTON, Mazon
DAHLEM & SHEPLEY, Minooka
FERGUSON & WHEELER, Minooka
Hart J. F., Liberty st., Gardner
HUGHES DAVID, Braceville
HUSS R. B., 3 Commercial blk., Gardner
Isham M. & Co., Mazon
KINSELLA E., Minooka
LOCKE J. A., cor Liberty and Main sts.
LUTZ J. C., under Commercial House, Gardner
Morris Wm., Braceville
Potter S. W., Depot st., Gardner
Ray L. B., s s Washington, nr Liberty
Suffern Bros., Coal City
TATHAM JOHN W., 26 Liberty st.
Wescott E. J., Liberty st., Gardner
YOUNG & PRICE, Braceville
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
MORRIS CLASSICAL INSTITUTE, Professor Bulkley and Beattie, cor Washington and Fulton sts.
ST. ANGELA�S ACADEMY, cor North and Spruce sts, Sister Mary Claudine, Superioress
ELEVATORS
Knapp & Thayer, Minooka
Snyder & Lutz, cor Main and Grundy sts., Gardner
SPEER W. D., Depot st., Gardner
FANCY GOODS
Bartlett Mrs. E. L., 36 w Washington
Baum & Schobert, 1 Goold�s blk, Liberty st.
Malcomb Mrs. Ellen, Liberty st, 3 n of Hopkins� court
FLOUR AND FEED
ANTIS & MEDELL, CITY MILLS, cor Canal and Cedar sts.
ELERDING C., Grundy County Mills
THORP & DIMMICK, Liberty st, bt Jefferson and Jackson
FURNITURE
Jones & Lawrence, Wauponsee st.
CODY WM. R., Liberty, nr Jefferson
ELDRED H., cor Jackson and Jefferson sts., Gardner
Massey S. E., Washington st.
Sherwood School Furniture Co.
GARDENERS
HOYT HORACE, cor Ottawa st and Fremont ave.
GRAIN MERCHANTS
Barr John H. & Co., Canal st.
HALL B. F., Canal, 2 e of Calhoun
McEwen Henry, elevator on canal, foot of Franklin st.
McEWEN & CO., opp passenger depot
Murray A. O., Mazon
Nelson O. J. & Bro., Canal st.
Overocker C. H., Depot Elevator, Mazon
GROCERIES
Abbott John, Canal st, 2 east of Fulton
Baker Geo. R., Minooka
BEACH L. F., 30 and 32 Liberty st.
Bean I. W., cor Liberty and Main st.
BARTLETT FRANK E., w Washington st.
BURRELL H. & CO., Liberty st.
Cairnes J. D., Liberty st., Gardner
CARROLL JOHN & CO., Braceville
CRANDALL & HUSTON, Mazon
CUMERFORD, GEO., Minooka
DAHLEM & SHEPLEY, Minooka
Hanna N., cor Washington and Fulton sts.
Hart J. F., Liberty st., Gardner
HUGHES DAVID, Braceville
HUSS R. B., 3 Commercial blk., Gardner
Isham M. & Co., Mazon
Kean Mrs. Ann, cor Liberty and Jackson
Keller M. K., Liberty st.
KINSELLA E., Minooka
LOCKE J. A., cor Liberty and Main
LUTZ J. C., under Commercial House, Gardner
MALLORY A. F., Liberty, 1 n of Hopkins� House
McMANN DR. W. W., 19 Depot st., Gardner
Misner J. H., Coal City
Morris Wm., Braceville
MURNAN & DALY, Washington st, 1 e of First National Bank.
Petty R., 52 Liberty st.
Potter S. W., Depot st., Gardner
Pratt & Martin, 7 Commercial blk., Gardner
PRATT MRS. MARGARET, cor Liberty and railroad
ROGERS JACOB, w s Liberty, 2 s of Jackson
Scanlon M. C., Liberty, 2 n of Main
Smith & Colleps, Minooka
STUMPH O. P., 4 Commercial blk., Gardner
Suffern Bros., Coal City
Wescott E. J., Liberty st., Gardner
YOUNG & PRICE, Braceville
HARDWARE
Conners D., Mazon
GEISEN JACOB, Washington st, 1 w of P. O.
Hamilton C. V., Liberty st., Gardner
Handwerk F. B., s s Washington st
Homan Joseph, Coal City
IRONS, RIDDLE & CO., cor Washington and Liberty sts.
Pratt & Martin, 7 Commercial blk., Gardner
HARNESS MAKERS
Abbott Benj., Washington st, 2 e of Fulton
Eversoll H. A., Mazon
Howard & Lord, s w cor Liberty and Jefferson
WOELFEL & SPARR, Washington st, 2 w of P. O.
HATS AND CAPS
BEACH L. F., 30 and 32 Liberty st.
COMERFORD C., 20 Liberty st.
CRANDALL & HUSTON, Mazon
HANSEN R. H. & BRO., 16 Liberty st.
Isham M. & Co., Mazon
MEYER BROS., 3 Liberty st.
Ray L. B., s s Washington, nr Liberty
REINHARD, MEYER & CO., n w cor Washington and Liberty
STRASBURGER & MEYER, w Washington st.
TATHAM JOHN W., 26 Liberty st.
HOTELS
CARSON HOUSE, Liberty st, nr depot
CLIFTON HOUSE, cor Washington and Franklin sts.
COMMERCIAL HOUSE, MRS. N. A. WILSON, Proprietress, cor Depot and Division sts., Gardner
COTTAGE HOTEL, cor Main and Fulton sts., S. J. Nichols, propr.
Eagle House T. D. Makey, Proprietor, Gardner
HOPKINS HOUSE, John Brown proprietor, cor Liberty and Main sts.
HUSTON HOUSE, Chas. E. Huston, propr., Mazon
Ludington House, Jas. Cook Proprietor, Coal City
MINOOKA HOUSE, WM. SHEPLEY, PROP., Minooka
ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC HOUSE, Mrs. Jesse Jones, Proprietress, cor Liberty st and railroad
WASHINGTON HOUSE, Main st, nr Liberty st.
ICE DEALERS
LOYD A., e Washington
Smith H. A., Main st.
INSURANCE AGENTS
Davidson & Whitney, Office at P. O.
JEWELERS
BUTLER J. P. M., Washington st.
CARPENTER F. E., Minooka
MAYO F. C., Liberty st.
RIDINGS G. C., cor Liberty and Jefferson sts.
SCOVILLE J. S. R., 10 w Washington st.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
LOTT LOUIS P., office Lott's blk w Washington
McBride N., over First National Ban
LIME AND CEMENT
Hennessey E., cor Canal and Calhoun sts.
Horrie James, cor Canal and Fulton sts.
Murray & Fuller, Mazon
LIVERY STABLES
CRISLER A. V., cor Liberty and Jefferson sts.
Keepers D. R., cor Jefferson and Jackson sts., Gardner
McQueen Peter, cor Division and Spencer sts., Gardner
SOUTHCOMB J. & BRO., Washington 1 e Clifton House.
WILSON D. C., Main st opp Washington House.
LIVE STOCK DEALERS
Overocker C. H., Mazon
LUMBER DEALERS
Duckworth & Sears, Canal st.
Knapp & Thayer, Minooka
Lawrence & Horrie, cor Canal and Wauponsee sts.
McEwen & Brothers, s e cor Canal and Franklin sts.
Nelson John, cor canal and Wauponsee sts.
MARBLE WORKS
DePEYSTER J. A., Main st opp Washington House.
MEAT MARKETS
Dempsey Thos., Minooka
Eneix H., Minooka
Hamilton & Bro., e s Liberty st.
HAROLD GEO., cor Washington and Wauponsee sts.
JONES & FEY, e s Liberty st.
Knott M., w s Liberty st.
MILLINERY
Bartlett Mrs. E. L., 30 w Washington st.
MEYER MRS. CARRIE, 2 Liberty st.
Thomas Mrs. S. M., 27 w Washington st.
Wood Mrs. H., Mazon
MILLS (FLOUR)
ANTIS & MEDELL, City Mills.
ELERDING D., Grundy County Mills
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Bartlett E. L., 30 w Washington st.
BUTLER J. P. M., Washington st.
HOLTZMAN H. H., Liberty st stone front.
PARMELEE W. H., w Washington st.
NEWS
HOLTZMAN H. H., Liberty st stone front.
Johnson E. F., Washington st, w P. O.
NURSERY
GALUSHA O. B., 3 miles s w of Morris. P. O. Morris.
PAINTERS
ADAMS O. P., Liberty st.
WOOLSEY BURMEISTER & CO., Liberty st opp Court House.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Blanchard J. B., Liberty st.
CRAWFORD J. H., over 20 Washington st.
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
ANTIS JOHN e Washington st.
COOK DR. W. B., Mazon
COTTEL DR. Willis, over 1st National Bank.
Easton Dr. C. M., office Jefferson st., Gardner
FERGUSON S. T., Minooka
HAND Dr. A. F., n w cor Main and Franklin sts.
HAND Dr. TRUMAN A., n w cor Main and Franklin sts.
MCMANN DR. W. W., 19 Depot st., Gardner
MOON O. W., Braceville
Palmer Dr. A. E., Goold's Block.
Pierce A. M., Washington opp Herald Office.
RICK DR. L., office Clinton House.
RIDGWAY DR. E., n w cor Jefferson and Franklin sts.
Smith Dr. A. D., office over Goold's Drug Store.
STURTEVANT M. C., 17 e Washington st.
Taxis Dr. J. B., office Liberty st., Gardner
WATSON DR. J. S., Minooka
PLANING MILLS
Morris Plow Factory.
WILLIAMS F. A., Franklin st opp Court House
PLASTERERS
PEACOCK W. J., Post Office box 413, res Jackson st.
PUMPS
HITCHCOCK B. C., Lott's Block w Washington st.
ROBINSON E., Liberty st.
THORN L. D., Jefferson nr Liberty st.
REAL ESTATE AND MONEY LOANED
McBRIDE N., over 1st National Bank.
SANFORD E., office Washington st.
RESTAURANTS
Adams Walter, Liberty 2 s of Jefferson st.
Becker Geo. R., Minooka
Campbell G. H., Washington between Wauponsee and Fulton sts.
Foster G. W., Washington st 2 e of Fulton st.
Hart P., 48 Liberty st.
HULL M. N., 24 Liberty st.
RAVENS L., Hart's blk 50 Liberty st.
Seelbach Mrs. P., w s Liberty 5 n of Main st.
Shaw Thos. New Restaurant, Washington st.
SALOONS
Ahern Matt, Canal st.
ALBERT A. & BRO., Orchestra Hall Washington st.
Arnold F., Canal st.
Baum & Bro., Washington st.
Burgmaier A., n w cor Liberty and Main sts.
CARSON HOUSE.
Devine P., 18 Liberty st.
Evans E. D., Depot st., Gardner
Fesler Joseph, 33 Liberty street.
HAINES & RODD, Liberty bt Main and Jefferson sts.
Hall & Freeman, Washington 3 e of Wauponsee st.
Hart P., 48 Liberty st.
Humble W. T., Liberty st opp Court House.
JONES MRS. J., Rock Island House.
Kloft Wm., 8 Commercial blk., Gardner
LERETTE & HUGHES, s Washington bt Liberty and R. R.
Manegold John, 5 Commercial blk., Gardner
PRATT MRS. MARGARETT, cor Liberty and R. R.
ROBINSON & ALLEN, Liberty st stone front.
Smith Harry, Division st., 1 e Commercial Hotel, Gardner
Steele John, cor Washington and Wauponsee sts.
Stocker Geo., 28 Liberty st.
STRASBURGER L. C., Morris Liquor House, cor Liberty and Jefferson sts.
WAGNER C. O., Washington House.
SEWING MACHINES
Bartlett E. L., 30 w Washington st.
LOCKE J. A., cor Liberty and Main sts.
Zens & Caspari, 20 w Washington st.
SODA WATER MANUFACTURER
Rogers Danl. H., n s Main bet Price and Spruce sts.
STONE QUARRIES
Earnshaw & Co., Aux Sauble.
HALEY M., AUXSAUBLE.
TAILORS
McNAMARA JAS., Atwater blk up stairs.
THOMPSON G. J., Main 2 w of Liberty st.
TANNERS & CURRIERS
WOLFEL & SPARR, Washington st 2 w of P. O.
TOBACCO & CIGARS
GOETZ H., 8 w Washington st.
Haass E. B., w s Liberty 4 n of Main st.
Haitz P. & Co., (wholesale) Liberty nr Jefferson st.
Hart P., 48 Liberty st.
Johnson E. F., Washington st nr P. O.
TUNISON JOHN, 14 w Washington st.
TOMBSTONES & MONUMENTS
DePEYSTER J. A., Main st opp Washington House
TRUNKS & VALISES
COMERFORD C., 20 Liberty st.
HANSEN R. H. & BRO., 16 Liberty st.
MEYER BROS., 3 Liberty st.
REINHARD, MEYER & CO., n w cor Washington and Liberty sts.
STRASBURGER & MEYER, w Washington st.
UNDERTAKERS
ELDRED H., cor Jackson and Jefferson sts., Gardner
JONES & LAWRENCE, Wauponsee st.
Massey S. E., Washington st w of Herald Office
WAGON MAKERS
HART & DODD, cor Munroe and R. R., Gardner
Smith & Rogers, Depot st., Gardner
Weston & Hoxsie, Mazon
WINDMILLS
HITCHCOCK B. C., Lott�s blk w Washington st.
ROBINSON E., Liberty st.
WINES & LIQUORS
Strasburger L. C., cor Liberty and Jefferson sts.