Prairie Farmer's Directory of Grundy and Kendall Counties Illinois
1917
Business Directory
Compiled and Published by Prairie Farmer Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois
BRACEVILLE:
ALLEN, Geo B., Wholesale Confectioner
BATH, Frank, Harness Repairer
COLES, Alfred, Blacksmith
LAGERQUIST, Andrew, Jr., Lumber & Hardware
MAINWARING & ALEXANDER, General Store
MALSKY, Alice, Livery
McGAHY, James T., Confectionery, Cigars, etc., Postoffice
MILL, August J., Bottler
PEOPLE'S BANK (Not Inc.)
PROFFIT, John A., Grocery
RAISBECK & THURIAWAY, Ice Cream Manufacturers
REES, Thos. T., Tea & Coffee
STEWART, Alice (Mrs. Thos.), Confectioner
CARBON HILL:
TARRIZO, Mary, Grocery
TROTTER, Benj. R., General Store
VERONDA, Anton, Confectionery & Notions
VIDONA, John, Grocer & Confectioner
COAL CITY:
AGAT, Jacob, Confectionery & Cigars
ALBRECHT, Frank, Meats
ANDERSON Oil & Lumber Co.
ARTHUR, James, Barber, Confectionery & Cigars
ASHAMY, Lizzie (Mrs. N. F), Dry Goods
AUSTIN, Thomas W., Pianos & Musical Instruments
BOGGIO, Charles, Jr., General Store
BONER, Frank, Livery & Undertaker
BROOKE, Jos., General Store
BROWN, Ewing G., Notions & Hardware
BRUNO, Antonio, Grocery
CHADA, Matthew, Dry Goods & Groceries
CINOTTA, Anton, Photographer
COAL CITY CLOTHING FACTORY
COALFIELD CO., THE
CUMMINGS, Dr. C. E., Dentist
CUSHING, J. S., Auctioneer, General Store & Lumber
DAVITO, John, General Store
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
HUEGER BRICK & TILE CO., Manufacturers
HARTLEY, George, Variety
HAZEL, Lennie Elouise (Mrs. E. J.), Printer
HERMAN, Frank, Dry Goods & Bakery & Shoes
HERMAN, Mrs. Pauline, Groceries & Dry Goods
HILL, Chas. A., Candy & Cigars
KANOSKI, Edward, Blacksmith & Harness Repairer
KAPLAN, Zamack, Clothing, Dry Goods, Bakery & Shoes
KAUZLARIC, Anton, Hardware, Implements & Blacksmith
KHURI, A. T., Confectionery & Fruit
MADDAIENO, Peter, General Store
MAJOR, Dr. J. C., Physician
MASSRO, Joseph, Clothing & Shoes
MILL, B. O., Hardware & Furniture
MILLER, Mary, Millinery, Dry Goods & Notions
MILLER, Orville A., Drugs
O'HARE, Joseph, General Store
PIAGNO, Peter, Est., General Store
REDMOND, Chas., Confectionery & Cigars
ROSS & VILT, Garage
SAUELATTI, Peter, Grocery
SCHIMANDLE, Frank, Jewelry, Musical Instruments & Dry Goods
SELLO, John, Grocery
SHELLY, Thomas, Blacksmith
SKINNER, Thomas L., Shoemaker & Repairs
SMITH, J. B., Ice Cream Manufacturer & Confectionery
STEWART, George, News, Tobacco & Cigars
STOCKER, Eli, Bakery
TENN, Anton, Dry Goods, Clothing & Shoes
TOGILATTI, Anton Co. (Not Inc.) Grocery
TROTTER, Benj. R., General Store
TROTTER, John, Meats
TROTTER, John & Sons, Grain
TURIGLIATI, Joseph, Grocery
VALERIO & SAVANT, Ice Dealer
VERCELLONO, A. M., General Store
WATSON, Mrs. Susan, Dry Goods, Notions & Shoes
WHARRIE, David, Blacksmith
WILMINGTON STAR MINING CO. of Wisconsin, Coal Miners & Shippers
STOCKDALE, Dr. Frank A., Physician
GARDNER:
BARR, Charles, Grocery
BARRON Sisters, Restaurant & Confectionery
BOOTH, Dr. L. E., Veterinarian
BOOTH, Nicholson & Gilchrist, Road Contractors
BULL, Isaac, Groceries & Meats
CUMMING, Chas. S. & Bro., Well Drillers
EDMONDS, Ed. M., Grocery
EXCHANGE BANK�
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
GOODMAN, Max, Dry Goods & Clothing
GREEN, Thos. S., Agricultural Implements & Vehicles
GUIZZETTI, Charles, Variety
HADER, George, Bakery
HANSEN, Martin A. & Sons, Pianos & Furniture & Undertaking
HAYNES, John, Restaurant & Confectionery
HOLMES, J. H. & Co. (Inc.), Lumber, Coal & Silos
HORRIE, Tracy E., Cigars & Barber
KENNEDY, Benjamin F., Garage & Auto Supplies
KERWIN, Robert T., Auto Tires & Repairers
LARSON, L. H., Furniture & Undertaking
LAURITZEN, H., Garage & Machinery
LOCKREM, E. J., General Store
MADSEN, Louis, Merchant Tailor
MALEK, William, Billiards
MARTIN, Lou, Billiards & Cigars
MULLER, Gustave, Harness
PARK, Eda A., Printer
PECK, Walter F., Jewelry
PLUMIEY, Mrs. Frances H., Hotel
ROAGER, Louis, Manufacturer Cigars
ROBERTSON, Edward, Blacksmith
SARGENT, Hiram, Garage
SCOGGIN, John F., Implements & Vehicles
SCOGGIN & HANSEN, Garage
SHAW, I. E., Plumbing & Heating
SPILLER, Frank H., Drugs
STROUT, Benjamin C., Hardware
THOM, Alex, Groceries & Meats
THORNTON, J. W. & Son, Grain
UNDERWOOD, Chas. C., General Store
WAGNER & ROOT, Manufacturer, Sweeping Compound Groceries, Confectionery & Garage
WEBER, Jacob B., Grocery
WHEELER, Frederick F., Hardware & Blacksmith
WILSON, Daisey E., Millinery
WRIGHT BROS., Contractors & Builders
KINSMAN:
COSGROVE & O'CONNELL, Lumber
DUNN, Edward W., General Store
HARLY, John T., Groceries & Confectionery
HARTY, Wm., Hardware & Implements
KINSMAN INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE CO.
MAHAFFEY, James, Implements
McGOEY, Dr. J. A., Physician
McMANUS, Harry, Grain & Coal
MYERS, W. E., Barber & Made to Order Clothing
PAXTON & SON, Garage
REHBEIN, John, Groceries, Confectionery & Meats
RYAN, Thos. & Son, Grain & Coal
YABSLEY, Dr. F. C., Veterinary
WHITE & CO., General Store
MAZON:
BRAY, John F., Restaurant & Confectionery
BUNDY, A. J., Grocery
CAMPBELL, Andrew J., Drugs & Wall Paper
CLEMONS, Mrs. L., Hotel
DAVIS, Frank T., Bakery & Confectionery
DENTON, W. L. & Son, General Store & Garage
DUNKLE, A. N., Confectionery
DUNLAP, Effie L. (Mrs. Clarence), Meats
DUNLAP, W. I., Printer
GILCHRIST, Albert F., Grain & Coal
HAAG, Fred, Harness
HANSON, Chris J., Blacksmith
ILLINOIS GLEANERS' MERCANTILE ASSN.
JEWETT, Manning W., Cigars & Confectionery
LARSON, Charles G., Men's Furnishing & Tailor
MAZON ECONOMY CO. (Not Inc.) Hardware & Implements
MAZON FARMERS ELEVATOR CO., Grain, Coal & Lumber
MURRAY, Louis Ross, Publisher
PHILLIPS, G. H. Cigars & Confectionery
SMITH. George W., Hardware
WATKINS, Frank, Tinner
WESTON, Orange W., Implements
MlNOOKA:
CAMPBELL, Walter J., Harness
CLARK, W. A., General Store
COADY, J. J., Drugs
FERGUSON, Samuel A., Blacksmith
HALL & FORD, Meats
HANSON & VAN ASDLEM, Autos & Garage
HOOPER, G. I., Cigars & Tobacco
KAFFER & BRANNICK, General Store
KOECH, Joe, Blacksmith
MINOOKA GRAIN, Lumber & Supply Co.
O'PATTON, Albert, Plumbing & Heating
SHEARER Bros., Hardware & Implements
THAYER, W. A., Blacksmith
WALSTROM & COOP, Groceries & Meats
MORRIS:
ALLAN, W. R. Jr., Grocery
ANDERSON, Anthony, Manufacturer of Pop
ANDERSON, George, Coal
BAHNER, T. R., Meats
BAKER, Chas. A., Contractor
BANNON, Edward T., Grocery
BANNON, Ray E., Musical Instruments
BARTOLI, E. & Co., Ice Cream & Fruits
BAUM, Henry H., Dry Goods
BEATTY, I. N. R., Lumber
BEDFORD, George, County Judge
BERG, Chas. W., Meats
BISHOP BROS., Vulcanizing & Repairing
BLACK, Michael, Cigars & Tobacco
BRAUN, August A., Contractor
BROWN, Harry E., Electric Supplies
BUCK, Richard, Manufacturer Tile
BURMEISTER, Joseph, Painter
BUTTERFIELD, Ether (Mrs. I. G.), Restaurant
CAMPBELL & PHELAN, Clothing & Hats
CAREY BROS. & MEYER, Clothing & Shoes
CARLSON, Elmer W., Photographer
CENTRAL GRAIN, Lumber & Supply Co.
CHALLENGE MANUFACTURING CO., THE
COCKBILL, Wm. T., Restaurant
COHN, Sam, Clothing & Dry Goods
COLEMAN HARDWARE CO., Manufacturer Hardware Specialties
COLLINS, J. R. & O. E., Grain
COLLINS & CO., Stationery, Etc.
CONDON, Frank D., Manufacturer Cigars
CONNOR BROS., Meats
COOPER, Frank, Hardware
CRONIN, Daniel G., Hardware & Implements
DAHL, Harry, Hotel
DATERMAN, Wm. C., Restaurant
DAVIS, U. C. & Sons, Furniture & Undertaking & Pianos
DAWSON, James B., Groceries & Drugs
De PAYSTER, Geo. B., Auto Supplies, Garage, Groceries, Etc.
DICKMAN, Chas., Auto Director
DIX, George R., Farm, Mill & Implements
DIX, Wm. O., Livery & Feed
DIXON, Wm. H., Cigars & Tobacco
ERICKSON, O. & Son, Dry Goods & Carpets
ERICKSON & STRONG, Grocery
ERLBACHER, Leonard, Tailor
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK
FARMERS' SQUARE DEAL GRAIN CO., Grain, Lumber & Implements
FIRST TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK
FESSLER, Wm., Plumbing
FEY SHOE STORE, Boots & Shoes
FLEYNN BROS., Manufacturer Cigars
FOSEN, Chris, Wall Paper & Paint
FOXFORD BAKER DRUG CO.
GABEL & SON, Groceries & Meats
GEBHARD, Wm., Brewer
GERMAIN, Fred H., Garage
GLEGHORN. A. H., County Clerk
GOLDSTEIN, Nathan, Boots & Shoes
GOODE, Frank, Bicycles & Repairing
GOODE, Walter, Autos
GRUNDY COUNTY NATIONAL BANK
HAITZ, Philip, Cigars, Confectionery, Etc.
HAMILTON, J. F. & Son, Meats & Groceries
HANSEN, Thorvill, Blacksmith
HARDER, Josephine (Mrs. Jacob), Hotel
HARNEY, John, Grocery
HARROD, Harry H., Grocery
HAYWOOD, G. S., Cigars, Etc.
HENGE, Phillip, Merchant Tailor
HERTZ FIVE & TEXT CENT STORE CO.
HIGGINS BROS., Crockery & China
HINDS, James B., Manufacturer Cigars
HITCHCOCK, Bernard C., Plumbing
HOGANSON, Tyler A., Furniture & Undertaking
HOGE, Samuel, Auto Director
HOLDERMAN, Wm. Byron, Grocery
HOMSBY, Wm. T., Confectionery
HORRIE, John C., Jewelry
HORRIE, Robert C., Blacksmith, Etc.
HOYT BROS., Machinery
HULL, Willett B., Clothing for Men's Furnishings
HYNDS BROS., Boots & Shoes
HYNDS, C. H. & Co., Dry Goods
JOHNSON, C. W., Coal
JOHNSON, Clarence V., Grocery
JOHNSON-CARLSON CUT GLASS CO., Manufacturer
KEIBEL, Frank J., Blacksmith
KENNEDY, Robert, Blacksmith
KILMER, Clyde A., Cabinetmaker
KINDLESPIRE, F. D., Manufacturer Ice Cream & Confec'ry
KOHL, P. H., Variety
LAMSON, S. C., Tinner
LEACH, Dr. G. A., Physician
LEE, Mrs. A. J., Grocery
Le RETTE, H. W., Jewelry
LOWITZ, Louis, Women's Furnishings
LYON, Alec W., Vulcanizing
MACKS, Harry S., Confectionery & Cigars
MANNS, Herman, Clothing & Shoes
MARTIN, Lee, Restaurant
MATTESON, Melvin, Ice
MATTESON HARDWARE CO.
MAUS, Carl W., Bakery & Confectionery
McCORMICK, James A., Garage & Auto Supplies
MCKEE'S DRUG STORE
METTHEWS, Raymond J., Garage
MILLER, Wm. H., Garage
MOORE, Chas. S., Furniture, Pianos, Rugs, Etc.
MORRIS DRUG CO., Manufacturers
MORRIS GRAIN CO., Grain, Implements & Autos
MORRIS MOTOR CO., Garage
MORRIS LUMBER CO.
MORRIS PAPER MILLS, Manufacturers
NAPE, Nellie R., Confectionery & Cigars
NEFF, A. J., Hardware, Etc.
NEILSON, Paul, Blacksmith & Garage
NELSON, Carl, Plater
NELSON, T., Florist
NESS, L. L., Honey, Comb and Extracted, Etc.
NEWPORT, A. R., Hardware & Plumbing
NICHOLS, John N., Hay & Grain
OHLENDORF, H. L., Manufacturer Cigars
OSMONSON, Hal, Implements & Autos
OSTREM, Wm. T., Jewelry
PAGE & YOUNG, Jewelry
PATTISAN, James L., Laundry
PETERSON, P. A., Breeder
PETROPOLIS, Paul, Dyer
PIKE, Edw. W., Millinery
PILAFAS, Louis A., Confectionery
PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS
RAUSCH, J. W., Lawyer
REARDON, Cornelius, Lawyer
ROBINSON, Harry, Cigars
ROHMER, J. H., Florist
ROTH, Bernard, Bakery
RUDOW, Wm., Blacksmith
RUSCH, Edward F., Garage
SACHSE, E. G., Electrician
SACHSE, Dr. Wm. G., Physician
SACKETT, Wm. L., Publishers
SANDERSON, Arthur H., Auto Director
SCHOBER, Wm., Plumbing & Heating
SIMERALL, L. E., Lawyer
SKAR, Martin, Feed
SMALL, Byron C., Garage
SMITH, SMITH & SMITH, Lawyers
SMITH, Tracey M., Garage
SPARR, Wm., Boots & Shoes & Harness
SPECIE, Ben, Grocery
STALKER, John, Grocery
STEPHEN, Fred L., Lumber
THAYER, E. W., Auctioneer
TAYLOR, H A., Contractor & Builder
THORSON, Bert, Garage
UNDERWOOD, Sam M., Groceries & Dry Goods
WAGNER, L. N., Lighting Systems
WAGNER, Walter S., Drugs, Paint, Books, Etc.
WALKER, Ed S., Auctioneer
WALSH, P. J., Groceries & Crockery
WARREN, Dan & Son, Cigars & Tobacco
WHITE, Wm., Garage
WILSON, Edward, Feed Store
WILLIAMSON, Thomas, Grocery
WINDSOR, R. J., Manufacturer Cigars
WOELFEL LEATHER CO., Tannery
WOOD, James, Garage
WOOD, Wm., Coal
WOOLSEY, Maggie H. Mrs. W. A.), Millinery
ZIMMERMAN, Elizabeth, Restaurant
SOUTH WILMINGTON:
AGAMY, Nick, Dry Goods, Clothing & Shoes
ALLEN, John B., Cigars, Etc.
BOTTINO, C. & Bros., General Store
CALEGORO, Lawrence, Grocery
CHICAGO, WILMINGTON & FRANKLIN COAL CO., Mining & Shipping
CHIVOATERE, Geo., Groceries & Dry Goods
OSMONSON, Severt, Garage & Autos
DEMALKIORRE & BOLLERO, General Store
FLOYD, Fred J., Confectionery
GOODMAN, Max, Clothing
HARGREAVES & DREW, Grain
HARRIS, Lewis, Undertaking
HUNTER, DRUNN & CO., Lumber, Brick, Lime, Etc.
JERBI, Hector, Grocery
LISH, Chas., Painter & Photographer
MARCHETTI, Batista, Grocery
MARK, Meyer, Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots & Shoes
McNULTY, Robert, Confectionery & Notions
MICKELS, James, Confectionery, Etc.
MINERS' SUPPLY CO., General Store
ROLLO, Amelia, General Store
RONCHETTI, Joseph, General Store & Meats
SERENA, Joseph, Boots & Shoes
TENN, Solomon, Dry Goods, Etc.
TESTA, Joseph, Bakery
WILSON, Archy C., Livery
YATUNI. James A., Groceries & Confectionery
STOCKDALE:
NATURAL GUANO CO., Manufacturers Fertilizer
WEITZ, George H., Feed & Feeding Yards
VERONA:
BUNCH, Delia M., Bakery, Etc.
CODY, John F., Groceries, Meats & Hotel
GOODMAN, Alfred P., Postoffice, Notions & SchooI Supplies
HILL & YOUNG, Contractors
HUGGARD, Dr. J. S., Physician
LEACH, C. H., Barber
MCCORMICK BROS., General Store
OVERLY, Allison H., Groceries & Meats
SMALL, W. A., Blacksmith
SMITH, Hezekiah, Contractor
STILT, John F., Stationery, Notions & Garage
VAN DEUSEN, C. H., Manufacturer Grain Elevators
VERONA EXCHANGE BANK, D. S. Beal & Son, Proprietors
WALSH, Harford & Co., Hardware & Implements
WALSH, Wm. C., Grain, Lumber & Coal
WELSH, Mark T., Grain & Coal
WHITTEMORE, L. A., Boots, Shoes & Furniture
Some of these advertisements were condensed to save space.
ALDRICH & WORCESTER, Lawyers (Nathan J. ALDRICH, Theo. WORCESTER) Chicago Phone 119, Inter-State Phone 1208, Second National Bank Building, Aurora, Illinois
ANDERSON Oil & Lumber Company - Distributors of Texas Company Products - also oils and greases for every purpose - Residence 35R - Telephones - 26J, Coal City, Illinois
BAIER Bros. Mfg. Co. - Cissna Park, Illinois
Blair Harper & Co. - Plant Breeders of Aurora, Illinois - Seed Merchants of Aurora, Illinois - Identified Seeds - Write us.
Dr. L. E. BOOTH, Assistant State Veterinarian - Farmers' Phone - Office and Residence Phone, 36M, Gardner, Illinois
CAREY Bros. & Meyer - Value Plus Service - "The Store that Satisfies" - 209-211 Liberty Street, Telephone 263-R, Morris, Illinois
Central Grain, Lumber and Supply Co., C. J. WHITE, Manager - grain, lumber, coal and cement and all kinds of building materials - Telephone Lisbon 35-R2, Yards Central Illinois, Morris, Illinois
COLMAN Bros. - Percheron Horses - J.J. Perfection 51645, Roscoe L. 106261, - Shorthorn Cattle - Buff Rock and Black Langshan Chickens - R.R. No. 2 - three miles south of Verona on the Santa Fe R.R. Half mile south Wauponsee on Big Four R.R., Verona, Illinois
COUGLE Brothers, General Commission Merchants - Established in 1873 - Specialities: Veal, poultry, hides, rabbits, butter, eggs - 150-152 West South Water Street, Chicago - References: First National Bank - Long Distance Telephone Main 2334
COVENY Bros. - Belgian Horses - Stock for Sale - Visitors Welcome - Tel. 96-R6, Kinsman - Verona, Illinois
U. C. DAVIS & Sons - Motor Hearse and Motor Ambulance - Horse drawn hearse if desired - Morris, Illinois
DAVIES & MISENER (W.E. DAVIES and I.N. MISENER) Owners of Belgian Horses - Arthur 7377, Avon 9577 - Visitors always welcome, Telephone 1409 and 1405, Mazon, Illinois
Geo. R. DIX - Grain, Flour and Feed - Miller of "Flavo" Brand Flour, Phone 172, 210 West Illinois Avenue, Morris, Illinois
Eureka Supply House - Poultry Supplies - 30 Island Avenue, Box P, Aurora, Illinois
Farm Exchange Bureau - N. M. FIDLER, 449 Mercantile Block, Aurora, Illinois - See me for life, accident, fire and automobile insurance and loans.
Farmers' Square Deal Grain Co. (I. V. CRYDER, President; Thos. PETERSON, Secretary; Charles MOON, Treasurer; J. H. SCHUMACHER, Manager) Grain, coal, lumber, flour, feed, seeds - Directors: I. V. CRYDER; E. G. CRYDER; E. J. MATTESON; Thos. PETERSON; C. H. MOON; L. K. WICKS - Main Office, Morris, ILL
FINCH & DIX - Percheron Horses - Hereford Cattle - Duroc Jersey Hogs - Stock for Sale - Farm Two Miles from Town - R.R. No. 2 - Tel. 32 M 1, Verona, Illinois
The First National Bank (William CAMPBELL, Pres., John TROTTER, Vice-Pres., L. K. YOUNG, Cashier) Coal City, Illinois - 3% on Savings Accounts - $1.00 Starts an Account
James F. GALVIN, Law Office, Chicago Phone 376, Brady Block, Aurora, Illinois
A. F. GILCHRIST, Dealer in Grain and Coal, Office Phone 57-M, Residence Phone 20-R, Mazon, Illinois
Goose Lake Farm, William OSBURN and Everett OSBURN, Breeders of Berkshire Swine - Rose-comb Rhode Island Reds - Buff Turkeys - Early Yellow Dent Corn - Turkey Red Wheat - White and Yellow Kherson Oats - Beardless Barley - Farm Ten miles east of Morris - Phone No. 544 W1, Address: Morris, Illinois
Fred HAAG, All kinds of harness and saddlery goods - Mazon, Illinois
T. A. HOGANSON, Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer - First Class Service - Up-to-date Equipment - Private ambulance - Office Phone 138, Residence Phone 284R and 327, Morris, Illinois
J. H. HOLMES, Manufacturer and erecter of cement stave silos - Phone 18 J, Gardner, Illinois, Playford patent - Our reference is to call or write these users: Geo. P. AMENT, Yorkville, 4 silos; HOLT Bros., Minoka[sic], 4 silos; L. ISHAM, Mazon, 2 silos; W. R. DREW, Dewight[sic], 2 silos; WILLS Bros., Coal City; L. H. HOLLMEYER, Gardner, 2 silos; Fred BLODGETT, Lockport, 2 silos.
W. D. HOWLAND - Breeder of Chester White Hogs - Member of the Chester White Record Association - Chester Whites - Best of individuals from State Fair prize-winning strains - Stock for sale. Chicago Telephone 96 M 3. Gardner, Illinois
Philip JAEGER - Established 1858 - Long Distance Telephone: Monroe 362 - General Commission Merchant - Wholesale Market - Stalls: 1 and 3 Fulton Street, Chicago, ILL
Ray C. JUDD - Dealer in High Grade Dairy Cattle - References: First National Bank, Elgin, Ill.; Stewart State Bank, St. Charles, Ill. - Holstein's a specialty. Roadsters and Heavy Draft Horses. Special prices in carload lots. Sales yards C. G. W. Ry. - Office phone, 213-W; Residence phone, 213-J, St. Charles, ILL
John N. KAMES, Attorney at Law, Chicago Phone 1725 - Residence: 290 Spring Street, Room 104 Coulter Block, Aurora, Illinois
Kendall County News, Established 1872 - Prints all the news of the county as well as outside happenings - Geo. S. FAXON & Son, Publishers, Plano, Illinois
S. C. LAMSON, The Sheet Metal Man, Home of the Round Oak, Telephone 120, 122 W. Washington St., Morris, Illinois
Dr. G. A. LEACH, Specialty, Chronic Diseases, General Consultant, Office and Residence, 321-327 E. Jackson St., Morris, Illinois
Harry J. LEACH, General Insurance, Morris, Illinois
Locust Lodge Stock Farm - Percheron Horses - Shorthorn Cattle - Berkshire Hogs - Mastoc, at head of Percheron Stud, is one of the best breeding horses in the county - Imp. Master of Orange heads my herd of Scotch and Scotch Topped Shorthorns - Symboleirs Premier 2d, No. 234769, at head of herd of Berkshire Hogs - Stock for sale - Visitors welcome - Vernon WHEELER - Telephone 99-R1, Mazon, Illinois
A. F. LOHMANN & Company - Memorials of every description - Office Phone 60 - Residence Phone 1061-W - Lake St., near Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois
LOWITZ Cloak and Suit Store - The only exclusive ladies' and childrens' garment house in Grundy County, L. LOWITZ, Prop., Phone 311, Morris, Illinois
Frank MALE - Breeder of - Exhibition and Utility - Columbian Wyandottes - Stock of both sex for sale at all times - Visitors welcome - Two and One-Half Miles from Town - Telephone Gardner 104J1, R. R. No. 3, Gardner, ILL.
Maple Grove Stock Farm - V. L. WILKINSON, Prop. - Breeders of Belgian Horses, Shorthorn Cattle - Young Stock For Sale at All Times - Address Route No. 1 - Tel. 1414 - Mazon, Illinois
Maple Hurst Farm - P.A. PETERSON - Brown Swiss Cattle - Come to see my herd or write for more information. - Phone 528-R1, Morris, R.F.D. 1, Newark, Illinois
D.J. McCARTHY - Waupekan Herd of Chester Swine - White Rock No. 1881 at Head of Herd - Nelly Gray No. 98040 Grand Champion Sow of 1917 Grundy County Fair - Young stock of both sex for sale, also White Rock Chickens - R. R. No. 1, Kinsman, Illinois, Telephone 95 R 3
MENAUGH Bros. (R.D. MENAUGH and G.E. MENAUGH) Breeders of Registered Duroc Jersey Hogs and Polled Durham Cattle - Buff Rock Poultry-Buff Turkeys - Leading families represented - Visitors welcome. Farm one and one-half miles west of Gardner, on C. & A. and Big Four R.R. Visitors will be met at train by giving notice on arrival. Telephone 53 J 3, R. R. No. 1, Gardner, ILL.
Metzger's Ladies' Haberdashery and Gift Shap[sic] - METZGER's Ladies Shop, Ottawa, ILL.
MIGHELL, GUNSUL & ALLEN (Lee MIGHELL, Harvey GUNSUL, Olney ALLEN) - Attorneys at Law, Phones: Chicago 105, Inter-State 105, Second Floor Coulter Block, Aurora, Illinois
B. O. MILL, Dealer in Hardware, Furniture, and Farm Implements - Main Store Telephone 67-J, Branch Telephone 23-M, Coal City, Illinois
I.N. MISENER & Son (I.N. MISENER and G.C. MISENER) Breeders of Belgian Horses and Shorthorn Cattle - Young stock for sale - come and see us - visitors are welcome - Telephone 1405, Mazon, Illinois
Morris Grain Company (J.R. COLLINS, President; O. T. WILSON, Sec. & Mgr.; C. COLLINS, Treasurer) Grain and Farm Implements, Railroad Office Telephone 19, Canal Office Telephone 44, Morris, Illinois
Morris Lumber Company, Lumber, hard coal, building materials of every kind, Telephone 68, Morris, Illinois
Morris Motor Company, 115-117 Jefferson Street, Phone 353, Morris, Illinois
Paul NIELSON, General Blacksmith and Horse Shoeing Shop, Auto Truck Bodies made to order, all kinds of wood work, 109-111 Wauponsee Street, Morris, Illinois
Hal OSMANSON, Farm Machines and Implements, Residence Phone 244-J, Business Phone 355, 624 Liberty Street, Morris, Illinois
RAYMOND & NEWHALL (John M. RAYMOND, John K. NEWHALL) Attorneys at Law, Sherer Block, 18 Fox Street, Aurora, Illinois
J. W. RAUSCH, Attorney and Counsellor, Office Telephone 72, Residence Telephone 153, Morris, Illinois
Office of Cornelius REARDON, Attorney at Law - Telephone: Office 176, Res. 433R, 101 West Washington Street, Morris, Illinois
Recherche Stock Farm - Breeders of Percheron, Belgian and French Coach Horses - Shorthorn Cattle - Big Type Poland China Hogs, Duroc Jersey and Chester White Hogs - The Largest Breeders of Pure Bred Stock in the County - Call On Us Any Time for Stock and Prices. Visitors Welcome - Farm Two Miles South of Mazon, Ill. - E. W. WALKER & Sons, Telephone 98-R-1, Mazon, ILL.
Phillip A. REITZ & Co., Commission Merchants - Cooling Rooms - Phone Monroe 861 - Poultry, veal, butter, eggs - Stall No. 11 - 843 Fulton St., Chicago
Frank H. RIDDLE - Offices 342-342 Coulter Block, Aurora, Illinois - Farm Mortgages - Farm Lands
The A. ROGERS Company - Call ROGERS if you live in Kendall or PETILLION if you live in Grundy - To Remove Your Dead Animals - Reverse phone charges to us - Positively highest prices - Dealer in hides, pelts, wool, furs and tallow - Manufacturer of Tankage 55 percent to 60 percent protein - Let us quote you on fertilizer - Phones, Office Bell 696, Inter-State 928 Aurora, Night phone Bell 2282
James RONAN, Commission Merchant - Telephone Monroe 508 - Established 1886 - 7 Fulton Market, Chicago - Specialities: Veal, poultry, hogs and rabbits - Cooling room for perishable goods - Tags and market reports sent as often as desired - Ask your local banker to look us up.
Dr. William G. SACHSE, Office Tel. 319, Home Tel. 499-J, Morris, Illinois
Sandwich Rendering Works, Elmer EVA & Co., Phone 39 to remove dead animals, reverse phone charges, Sandwich, Illinois
Saratoga Cafe, W. T. COCKBILL, The song of the Lazy Farmer was the happiest after he found the Saratoga Cafe, It's the right place to eat, 213 Liberty Street, Morris, Illinois
William SCHOBER, Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating, Phone 303, 224 W. Washington St., Morris, Illinois
SEVERSON Bros., Dealers in General Merchandise, P.O., Newark, Illinois, R. F. D. 1, Nettle Creek, ILL
Fred B. SHEARER, Attorney-at-Law, Phones: Office 424, Res 3468, 223-224 Coulter Block, Aurora, Illinois
Wm. P. SHERMAN, M.D., Office 53 S. LaSalle, Phone Bell 10, Office hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m., Res.: Hotel Aurora, Phone 3862, Aurora, Illinois
L. E. SIMRALL, Lawyer, Phones: Office 312, Res. 484-J, Baum Bldg., 217 Liberty Street, Morris, Illinois
SMITH & DAVIES (Ivan L. SMITH, Glenn H. DAVIES) Real Estate, Insurance, Renting, Loans, Surveying, Conveyancing - Phone 20, Plano, Illinois
SMITH, SMITH & SMITH (Henman B. SMITH, Edith M. SMITH, Austin J. SMITH [deceased]) - Attorneys at Law - Phones: Office 49, Res. 29, Morris, Illinois
F. H. SPILLER - Drugs, stock remedies, toilet articles, rubber goods, stationery, etc. - Gardner, Illinois
Standard Oil Service Station - Severt OSMANSON, 620 Liberty Street, Morris, Illinois
B. C. STROUT - Hardware, stoves, painting and fencing - Chicago Phone 32-M, Gardner, Illinois
Bert THORSON, The Chandler Six is the best popular-priced car on the market, giving you the finest of design, construction and equipment - Telephones 568 M. I. or 246 W., Morris, ILL
Thomas THORSON - Registered Dutch Belted Cattle and Airedale Dogs for Sale - Route 2, Gardner, Illinois
B. R. TROTTER, Dealer in General Merchandise - Telephone 77-R, Coal City, Illinois, and Carbon Hill, Illinois
John TROTTER, City Meat Market - Fresh and smoked meats - game and oysters in season
John TROTTER & Sons, Coal City, Illinois - Hay, grain, seed, cottonseed meal - Breeders of Welsh ponies
S. A. TROTTER, Authorized Agency and Service Station - Goodrich tires, Champion spark plugs, Ever-Ready dry cells, Texaco gas and oil -
M. O. VINT - Big Type Poland China Hogs - Defender the Great, No. 556233, at the head of the herd - Second Prize Boar under six months, Illinois State Fair 1916; he and litter mates won $200 in Premiums. He is a monster. A grand lot of pigs sired by him for sale, out of dams that have no equal in individuals and breeding. Also Pure Bred Barred Rock Poultry. The Big Layer and Big Weigher. Tel. 94-R-13 - Kinsman, Ind. Line - Kinsman, Illinois
Ed. S. WALKER, Auctioneer - Morris, ILL, R.R. No. 3 - Have sold all kinds of Live Stock and Real Estate - Write me for terms and dates - Telephone 525-R1
Edward WILSON, Livery, Feed and Sales Stable, 208 East Washington Street near court house, Morris, Illinois
WOLF-PARKER Co. - Farm implements, general hardware, harness, carriages, seeds - 56-58 South La Salle St., Aurora, Illinois
Politicians and Misc. Info Obtained from the 1917 Farmers Directory for Grundy & Kendall Counties
UNITED STATES OFFICERS:
President, Woodrow WILSON
Vice-President, Thomas MARSHALL
Secretary of State, Robert LANSING
Secretary of Treasury, William G. McADOO
Secretary of War, Newton C. BAKER
Attorney General, Thos W. GREGORY
Postmaster General, Albert S. BURLESON
Secretary of Navy, Josephus DANIELS
Secretary of Interior, Franklin K. LANE
Secretary of Agriculture, David F. HOUSTON
Secretary of Commerce, William C. REDFIELD
ILLINOIS STATE OFFICERS, 1917-1920:
Governor, Frank O. LOWDEN
Lieutenant Governor, John G. OGLESBY
Secretary of State, Louis L. EMMERSON
Attorney General, Edward J. BRUNDAGE
Treasurer, Len SMALL
Secretary of Labor, William B. WILSON
Auditor of Public Accounts, Andrew RUSSEL
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS:
Illinois Senators, Lawrence Y. SHERMAN and James Hamilton LEWIS
Congressmen-at-Large, William E. MASON, Medill McCORMICK
Congressman, 12th Dist. (Counties of LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, De Kalb, Boone and Winnebago), Chas. E. FULLER, Belvidere
MEMBERS GENERAL ASSEMBLY. 14th DISTRICT (Counties of Kane and Kendall):
Senate, Harold C. KESSINGER, Aurora
House, R. A. MILROY, Batavia; Wm. J. MYERS, Aurora; De Goy B. ELLIS, Elgin
GRUNDY COUNTY OFFICERS:
County Clerk, A. H. GLEGHORN
County Treasurer, J. L. BONAR
Sheriff, H. L. HENDRICKSON
County Judge, George BEDFORD
Circuit Clerk, F. S. JOHNSON
State's Attorney, F. H. HAYES
Supt. of Schools, C. H. ROOT
Coroner, Dr. W. G. SACHSE
Surveyor, John ROSENDAHL
County Agent, Anton VERONDA
County Mine Examiner, Alex THOM
Co. Supt. Highways, F. W. STINE
Co. Farm Advisor,
GRUNDY COUNTY SUPERVISORS:
Township, Name, Postoffice
Highland, P. J. WALSH, Kinsman
Vienna, Dennis WELSH, Kinsman
Norman, Thomas DOWNEY, Seneca
Erienna, S. D. HOLDERMAN, Morris
Nettle Creek, Edgar S. HOGE, Morris
Nettle Creek, C. Band ROGERS, Morris
Goodfarm, Wm. M. BURKHART, Dwight
Mazon, I.N. MISENER, Mazon
Wauponsee, Chas. ELYEA, Morris
Morris, D. A. MATHEWS, Morris
Morris, James MACK, Morris
Saratoga, E.G. CRYDER, Morris
Garfield, J.R. SUFFERN, Gardner
Greenfield, C. VALIENTE, S. Wilmington
Maine, M. Z. BUTTON, Mazon
Braceville, John RED, Coal City
Braceville, Thos. REED, Braceville
Felix, Wm. LEWINS, Coal City
Goose Lake, C. E. ANDERSON, Morris
Aux Sable, J. J. HENNEBERRY, Minooka
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
Edgar S. HOGE, Chairman, Morris
Judiciary: D. A. MATHEWS, Chairman; Thomas REED, William BURKHART
Finance:� S. D. HOLDERMAN, Chairman; Thomas DOWNEY, P. J. WALSH, J. R. SUFFERN, Charles ELYEA
Promiscuous Claims:� E. G. CRYDER, Chairman; J. J. HENNEBERRY, Dennis WELSH, Charles VALIENTE, Thomas REED, I. N. MISENER, M. Z. BUTTON, S. D. HOLDERMAN, Thomas DOWNEY
Pauper Claims:� William LEWINS, Chairman; James MACK, John RED, Charles ELYEA, C. E. ANDERSON
Road and Bridge:� J. J. HENNEBERRY, Chairman; Thomas DOWNEY, E. G. CRYDER
State Aid Road :� Thomas DOWNEY, Chairman; E. G. CRYDER, S. D. HOLDERMAN
Erroneous Assessments:� Charles ANDERSON, Chairman; Thomas REED, M. Z. BUTTON
Printing:� I. N. MISENER, Chairman; John RED, J. R. SUFFERN
Judges of Election:� M. Z. BUTTON, Chairman; Dennis WELSH, Charles VALIENTE
Auditing Election Expenses:� P. J. WALSH, Chairman; J. R. SUFFERN, John RED
Rules of Order:� Thomas REED, Chairman; William LEWINS, S. D. HOLDERMAN
County Farm:� Charles ELYEA, Chairman; James MACK, William LEWINS
Mines and Mining:� John RED, Chairman; Charles VALIENTE, William M. BURKHART
Court House and Jail:� James MACK, Chairman; William BURKHART, J. J. HENNEBERRY
Approving Bonds:� J. R. SUFFERN, Chairman; William M. BURKHART, D. A. MATHEWS
Fixing Salaries County Officers:� Dennis WELSH, Chairman; I. N. MISENER, P. J. WALSH
Selecting Jurors:� William M. BURKHART, Chairman; D. A. MATHEWS, C. G. ANDERSON
KENDALL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
Township, Name, Postoffice, Term Expires
Big Grove, Ira WEST, Newark, 1918
Bristol, H. P. BARNES, Bristol, 1919
Fox, J. S. BUDD, Millbrook, 1918
Kendall, George OHSE, Yorkville, 1919
Lisbon, I. V. CRYDER, Minooka, 1919
Little Rock, J. M. WHITFIELD, Plano, 1918
Na-au-say, John MURLEY, Oswego, 1919
Oswego, M. L. WORMLEY, Yorkville, 1919
Seward, Ellis H. JONES, Minooka, 1918
OFFICERS:
Jacob S. BUDD, Chairman
Edward BUDD, Clerk
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Finance:� I. V. CRYDER, John MURLEY, H. P. BARNES, E. H. JONES, and the Chairman
Circuit Clerk:� Ellis H. JONES, M. L. WORMLEY, Ira WEST
County Clerk:� Ira WEST, I. V. CRYDER, John MURLEY
County Treasurer:� John MURLEY, Ellis H. JONES, Ira WEST
Superintendent of Schools: �J. M. WHITFIELD, Ira WEST, George OHSE
State Aid Road and Road and Bridge:� H. P. BARNES, John MURLEY, M. L. WORMLEY, and the Chairman
County Levy:� M. L. WORMLEY, I. V. CRYDER, J. M. WHITFIELD
Courthouse:� M. L. WORMLEY, H. P. BARNES, George OHSE
Sheriff:� George OHSE, J. M. WHITFIELD, I. V. CRYDER
KENDALL COUNTY OFFICERS:
County Judge, Clarence S. WILLIAMS
Circuit Clerk and Recorder, Avery N. BEEBE
County Clerk, Edward BUDD
County Treasurer, John E. HENDERSON
State's Attorney, Oliver A. BURKHART
Sheriff, Samuel NORMANDIN
Superintendent of Schools, George ELLIOTT
Coroner, Arthur E. LORD
Surveyor, I. L. SMITH
Master in Chancery, C. A. DARNELL
Public Administrator, [blank]
Public Guardian, [blank]
Superintendent of Highways, J. D. RUSSELL
Probation Officer, Ella D. HILL
DEPUTY COUNTY OFFICERS:
Deputy County Clerk, Eliza DELANCY
Deputy Circuit Clerk and Recorder, Frances E. LANE
Deputy Sheriff, Martin HEXTELL
Deputy Sheriff, A. A. ZELLAR
BOARD OF REVIEW:
Jacob S. BUDD, Chairman, Millbrook
H. P. BARNES, Republican member, Bristol
B. A. COTTON, Democrat member, Yorkville
REFEREE IN BANKRUPTCY:
T. S. HUNTLEY, Elgin
CIRCUIT COURT - Judges of the 16th Judicial District:
Hon. Duane J. CARNES, Sycamore
Hon. C. F. IRWIN, Elgin
Hon. Mazzini SLUSSER, Wheaton
Counties in District:� DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Kendall
Terms of Court in Kendall County:� First Monday in March and fourth Monday in October
Avery N. BEEBE, Clerk, Yorkville
COUNTY COURT:
Clarence S. WILLIAMS, Yorkville, Judge
Edward BUDD, Yorkville, Clerk
Terms of County Court:� Second Monday of March, September and December
Terms of Probate Court:� First Monday of Each Month
TOWN CLERKS:� Elected in 1916 for Two Years
Town, Name, Postoffice
Big Grove, Harry PAIGE, Newark
Bristol, S. R. DAVIS, Bristol
Fox, A. J. WHITFIELD, Millbrook
Kendall, J. ARMBRUSTER, Yorkville
Lisbon, Wm. E. MORRISON, Lisbon
Little Rock, Wm. BEST, Plano
Na-au-say, Alvin CHRISTIAN, Minooka
Oswego, L. R. INMAN, Oswego
Seward, R. J. CHURCHILL, Minooka
ASSESSORS - 1917, 1918:
Elected in 1916 for two years. Shall enter upon their duties the first day of January next following their election.
Town, Name, Postoffice
Big Grove, A. M. THOMPSON, Newark
Bristol, Harry C. ECCLES, Bristol
Fox, E. B. SLEEZER, Millbrook
Kendall, H. F. DHUSE, Yorkville
Lisbon, Nels JAGER, Yorkville
Little Rock, Ellen THOMAS, Plano
Na-au-say, Frank AUSTIN, Oswego
Oswego, Charles ROBERTS, Oswego
Seward, G. W. VANZANDT, Minooka
TOWNSHIP SCHOOL TREASURERS:
Town, Name, Postoffice
Big Grove, Harry PAIGE, Newark
Little Rock, Ellen M. SIMPKINS, Plano
Bristol, H. BRETTHAUER, Yorkville
Na-au-say, Frank M. SEELY, Yorkville
Fox, R. W. SCOGGIN, Millington
Oswego, L. F. BURKHART, Oswego
Kendall, Rae HARRIS, Yorkville
Seward, Arthur BURGESS, Minooka
Lisbon, Chas. E. FLETCHER, Newark
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS:
Township, Name, Postoffice, Term Expires
Big Grove, H. H. WICKS, Newark, 1918
Big Grove, Roy HOGE, Newark, 1919
Big Grove, Tom JOHNSON, Newark, 1920
Bristol, George B. RAYMOND, Bristol, 1918
Bristol, Charles LINDHOLM, Plano, 1919
Bristol, John F. WINDETT, Bristol, 1920
Fox, J. Sherman BUDD, Yorkville, 1918
Fox, Richard JOHNSON, Millington, 1919
Fox, Ole TENDALL, Newark R. D. 2, 1920
Kendall, F. H. HAGE, Yorkville, 1918
Kendall, George MOENKEMIER, Yorkville, 1919
Kendall, Thos. J PENMAN, Yorkville, 1920
Lisbon, Frank L. CARR, Minooka, 1918
Lisbon, William BARRON, Newark, 1919
Lisbon, A. O. ANDERSON, Newark, 1920
Little Rock, W. J. GRISWOLD, Millington, 1918
Little Rock, C. E. LASURE, Plano, 1919
Little Rock, Wm. ERICKSON, Plano, 1920
Na-au-say, Andrew CORNIELS, Yorkville, 1918
Na-au-say, Alvin KELLOGG, Yorkville, 1919
Na-au-say, H. B. CRYDER, Minooka, 1920
Oswego, James CAMPBELL, Oswego, 1918
Oswego, Fred BOWER, Oswego, 1919
Oswego, Chas. W. SORG, Oswego, 1920
Seward, Geo. S. BAKER, Minooka, 1918
Seward, Joseph KNUDSON, Minooka, 1919
Seward, John FINDLAY, Minooka, 1920
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (Term Expires 1921):
Town, Name, Postoffice
Big Grove, Ole J. NESS, Lisbon
Big Grove, Dennis TORKELSON, Newark
Bristol, S.C. SLEEZER, Yorkville
Fox, Geo. L. HAY, Yorkville
Fox, C. E. SLEEZER, Millington, Oswego
Kendall, Charles L. GATES, Yorkville
Kendall, W. F. THOMPSON, Yorkville
Lisbon, E. C. THOMPSON, Morris
Lisbon, D. L. SHUFELT, Minooka
Little Rock, W. K. JONES, Plano
Little Rock, Charles A. STEWART, Plano
Na-au-say, S.C. GOODALE, Yorkville
Oswego, [blank]
Seward, [blank]
POLICE MAGISTRATES:
J. E. TURPIN, Plano, 1921
B. A. COTTON, Yorkville, 1921
H. S. BROWN, Newark, 1921
CONSTABLES (Term Expires 1921):
Big Grove, Nels K. NELSON, Newark
Little Rock, A. A. ZELLAR, Plano
Kendall, C. G. HARDEKOPF, Yorkville
Little Rock, George WRIGHT, Plano
Kendall, E. F. HAHNENSTEIN, Yorkville
Lisbon, Peter NICHOLS, Morris