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Prairie Farmer's Reliable Directory of Farmers and Breeders (1917) Moultrie County Business Directory |
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Notes:
Information in square brackets, e.g. [], is a correction or addition by the transcriber. Anything in parentheses, e.g. (), is as shown in the original book.
The 'Comments' column contains additional information added by the transcriber. The most common type of comment is one providing a first name where only initials appeared in the book; where given, these names were obtained from the 1910 and 1920 census records.
Sullivan businesses, however, were divided into business categories (e.g. Drygoods), with the businesses listed alphabetically within this category. Consequently, some establishments which engaged in several lines of business were listed multiple times.
To present the business directory consistently, the Sullivan business listings have been resequenced as in the other towns and duplicate entries have been combined.
For those businesses which placed advertisements in the book, you can click on the business name to see the ad.
Unfortunately, no businesses in the smaller villages of Cadwell, Cushman, Lake City, or Ulrich were listed, even though businesses existed there at the time. Likewise, none for the border communities of Arthur and Dalton City appear, though not all the enterprises in these towns were in the adjoining counties.
Allenville
| Owner/Business | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Hoskins, H. H | General Store | |
| Kimery. Dr. C. W | Physician | |
| Lee, Opha E | Blacksmith & Implmts. | |
| People's Bank (Not Inc.) | ||
| Preston, Pendleton D | Hardware & Implmts. | |
| Snyder, Theo | General Store | |
| Sutton, A. B | General Store | |
| Tabor, J. B. Grain Co. (Not Inc.) | ||
| Tohnson H F | Restaurant |
Bethany
| Owner/Business | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong & Sons | Harness, Hardware & Furniture | Sylvester; Alva and John W. |
| Bethany Echo | Newspaper | |
| Bethany Garage | ||
| Bethany Grain Co. | ||
| Bethany State Bank | ||
| Bone. J. C. | Veterinarian | |
| Brock & DeBruler | Real Estate | James L. Brock, William A. DeBruler |
| Bun, W. G. | Photographer | |
| Chapman, E. C. | Restaurant | |
| Coffey, Dr. R. C. | Physician | |
| Cord, Arthur | Blacksmith | |
| Crowder, J. P. | General Merchandise | |
| Cunnyngham, Dr. A. M. | Osteopath | Alfred M. |
| DeBruler Sisters | Millinery | |
| Dedman Bros. | Meats | |
| Farmers Grain Elevator | ||
| Hanger Bros. | Jewelers & Musical Instruments | |
| Hill, George | Real Estate | |
| Hogg, J. M. | General Merchandise | James M. |
| Hudson. T. L. | Clothing & Gents Furngs. | Thomas L. |
| Keim, Jacob | Monuments | |
| Law, Robert | Harness | |
| Livesay, M. | Wagonmaker | |
| Logan & Crowder | Hardware | Robert H. Logan, Ridge C. Crowder |
| Logan Dept. Store | General Store | William H. |
| Low, Clyde | Dyeing & Cleaning | |
| Marshall. Ed. | Livery | |
| McIlwain, Elmer | Garage | |
| McIlwain, T. W. | Printer Publisher | James W. was listed as a newspaper editor in 1910 |
| McKenney, Wm. | Real Est. & Insurance | |
| Miller, Dr. A. L. | Veterinarian | |
| Mitchell, V. A. | Produce & Feeds | |
| Niles. L. W. | Insurance & Real Estate | |
| Noble Grain Co. | Grain & Coal | |
| Park Hotel, A. E. Connor, Prop. | ||
| Rhodes. Henry | Contractor | |
| Scott State Bank | Alfred R. Scott, president | |
| Scott, J. | Implements | |
| Smith, C. B. | Drugs | |
| Spicer, W. R. | Restaurant | |
| St. John, Lewis | Jewelry & Stationery | |
| Stables. W. R. | Groceries & Gen. Store | Walter R. |
| Starr, G. K. | Groceries | George K. |
| Taylor, Dr. C. W. | Physician | Chester M. (Check M.I. In 1920) |
| Timmons, H. H. | Electrical Contractor | |
| Tohill, J. M. | Undertaking | Clarence O. listed as an undertaker n 1910, 1920 |
| Vadakin, Dr. J. H. | Phrmy. & Physician | James H. |
| Wart, Dr. M. L. | Dentist | |
| Weidner, John | Automobiles | |
| Wheeler & Campbell | Genl. Mdse. | Sherman (father) /Austin (son) Wheeler |
| Wheeler Bros. | Garage | |
| Wilkinson Bros. | Lumber & Bidg. Matrl. | William W. and Warren |
Coles
| Owner/Business | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Cheever, J. L. | Restaurant, Cigars, etc. | |
| Graham. W. E. | Hardware & Implmts. | |
| Johnson, Job S. | General Store | |
| Kepp Bros. & Heindselman | Genl. Store | Possibly Elzie Kepp (Neoga Twp., Cumberland Co. 1910), who operated a general store; Otto Kepp (Neoga Twp., Cumberland Co. 1920), a partner in a general store. |
Gays
| Owner/Business | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Armantrout [Armentrout], J. N. | General Store | Jesse Nelson |
| Bolan, John S. | Tubular Well Drilling | |
| Carter, Isaac | Meats | |
| Coffey & Neal | Garage & Supplies | |
| Farmers Bank of Gays (Not Inc.) | ||
| Fortner, Sam | Barber | |
| Gammill & Sons | A general store, operated by father Mack Gammill, son Finley, and possibly also son Lawrence (who, by 1920, was working in a factory) | |
| Gays Mutual Telephone Co. | ||
| Grier, Dr. D. D. | Physician & Surgeon | David D. |
| Hardinger, Dr. J. D. | Physn. & Surgeon | John D. |
| Harrison, H. L. | Groceries | Herschell L. |
| Maple House, Robert Curter, Prop. | ||
| Moberly, J. W. & Sons | Grain Elevator | |
| Monson Bros. | Grain Elevator | |
| Moore, G. H. | Hardware & Implements | |
| Philpott, Ray S. | Restaurant | |
| Shadow, Win. | Ice | |
| Spillman, O. W. | Blacksmith | Orval |
| Stone, O. M. & Son | Coal & Feed | Oliver and son Royal |
| Treat, A. W. | Hay | Albert W. |
| Vicent, Mary F. | Notions | |
| Wallace. W. L. & Sons | Hdwe. & Implts. | Watson L. |
| Welch, W. G. | Tubular Well Drilling | William |
Kirksville
| Owner/Business | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Daum, W. W. | General Store | |
| Evans, J. W. | Hardware & Implements | Job W. |
| Jeffers, Clark | Blacksmith |
Lovington
| Owner/Business | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Boggs, N. W. | General Store | |
| Bowen & Houlihan | General Store | |
| Bryant, G. W. | Auto Garage | George W. |
| Davenport, Marion C. | Implements | |
| Dawson, Joe W. | Restaurant, Bakery & Confections | |
| Dixon, Mrs. M. J | Restaurant | Possibly Mary Dixon, listed in the 1920 census as manager of a cream station |
| Dyer, James W. | Restaurant | |
| Foster & Co. | Groceries & Meats | |
| Foster, Frank H. | Implmts., Seed & Hay | |
| Foster, Glen & Co. | Harness | |
| Gifford, E. L | Photographer | |
| Gony [Goney], A. Z | Confecty., Bakery & Rest. | Alexander Goney |
| Hardware Bank -- Officers: S. P. Drake, L. G. Hostetler, J. R. Drake | Leonard Grant Hostetler. J.R. Drake was possibly Jacob Drake | |
| Hewitt, Geo. N | Restaurant | |
| Hindes, Thos. J. | Restaurant | |
| Hirt, A. H. & Co. | Dry Gds. & Furniture | |
| Kearney, Harry C. | Livery | |
| Lee, W. R. | Blacksmith | William R. |
| Lovington Coal Mining Co. | ||
| Lovington Grain Co. | Grain, Hay & Coal | George L. Lindsay, manager |
| Lovington Lumber Co. | W. E. Dawson, manager | |
| Maxwell, R. B. | Auto Supplies | |
| McMullin, Wm. I. | Furn. & Undertkg. | |
| Mitchell, J. W. | General Store | |
| Munch, Milton W. | Drugs | |
| Murphy, Lester | Ice | |
| Pifer, Alonzo R. | Drugs & Jewelry | |
| Reporter Printing Co. | ||
| Saunders, Sarah | Millinery | |
| Selby, Robert | Hdwe., Stoves & Pumps | |
| Shepherd National Bank (not in directory, but placed an advertisement.) | Justin M. Shepherd, president; T. A. Mullikin, vice president, Homer Shepherd, cashier, Roy J. Silver, assistant cashier | |
| Strickland, Miss S. J. | Hotel | |
| Strohm, Jacob S. | Hardware & Stoves | |
| Sutter & Curry | Grocers | Fred Sutter, Silas Curry |
Sullivan
| Owner/Business | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Advance House Furniture Co. (Not Inc.) | Furniture | |
| Alexander & Tabor | Automobile sales, Garage | |
| Alexander Lumber Co. | Lumber | |
| Alumbaugh's Cash Grocery | Grocer | Joseph H. |
| Barber, E. E. & Son | Books, Jewelry | Edgar E. and son Harry E. |
| Barger & Gaddis. | Publisher | John W. Gaddis. See also Central Illinois Printing Co. |
| Birchfield | Hotel | |
| Bolin, S. T. | Agricultural implements | Samuel T. |
| Bozell, Jas. F. | Coal | |
| Brown, D. W. | Second hand store | Daniel W. |
| Brown, G. H. | Notions | |
| Bushart, Dr. E. E | Osteopath | Eli E. |
| Bushart, J. M. | Livery | Probably John M. (Taxi driver in the 1920 census) |
| Butler Bros. | Dentist | Squire T. His brother is unidentified, but may be Henry M. By 1920, Squire was joined in his practise by son Edward G. Son Donald (Edward's twin) returned to Sullivan in the early '20's to practice dentistry also. |
| Candy Kitchen, R. D. Meeker, Prop. | Confectioner | Raymond D. |
| Central Illinois Printing Co. | Newspaper | Progress. See also Barger and Gaddis. |
| Chapin, Arle. | Publisher | Arlo; Editor of the Moultie County News |
| Chase, W. H. | Coal | Walter H. |
| Citizens Abstract Co. | Abstracts of title | |
| Cochran, O. F. | Notary | Probably Oscar F. (Judge) |
| Cochran, O. H. | Insurance | |
| Cochran, W. G. | Attorney | William G. |
| Collins, E. A. | Jewelry | Elmer A. |
| Corbin, C. A. | Furniture and undertaking | Charles A. |
| Craig Bros. | Agricultural implements | Francis M. and Lindsay M. |
| Craig, W. S. | Blacksmith | Walter S. |
| Cummins, J. M. & Son | Hardware | James M. |
| Cutherell, D. G. | Restaurant | |
| David Millinery Co. | Millinery | |
| David, J. M. | Hardware | James Milton |
| Davis, E. W. | Coal, Grain | |
| Dedman, J. T. & Son | Harness | James T. |
| Depot Restaurant. | Restaurant | The 1920 census lists Jessie E. Coventry as a restaurant proprietor. Since this is the only restaurant not identified by owner, this may be his establishment. |
| Eden | Hotel | Erastus B. Eden |
| Edwards, C. S. | Insurance, Real Estate | Charles S. |
| Elder | Insurance | |
| First National Bank | Chester A. Horn, president. | |
| Forrest Creamery | ||
| Foster, A. E. | Insurance, Real Estate | Alva E. |
| Foster, Dr. O. F. | Dentist | Ote F. |
| Fox River Butter Co. | The Fox River is in northern Illinois, and it's not clear whether this is a local business. | |
| Gauger, O. J. & Co. | Lumber | Oliver J. |
| George Bros. | Bakery, Restaurant | John (father) and sons Orville D. and William H. |
| Giffod [sic], H. V. | Pianos | Vernie H. Gifford |
| Gillham, Ed. | Pianos | |
| Hagerman & Harshman. | Plumbing | |
| Hall, Sam B. | Druggist, Jewelry, Victrolas | |
| Hall, T. S. | Blacksmith | |
| Hancock Commission Co. | Commission merchant | |
| Hanerla, Chas. | Cement contractor | |
| Harbaugh, F. M. | Attorney | Francis M. |
| Harsh, P. J. | Insurance, Real Estate | Perry J. |
| Harshman Planing Mill | Planing mill | |
| Harshman, L. R. | Cement contractor | Lucius R. |
| Hart, Shaffner & Marx Clothing | Clothing | See Pearson, Jack H. |
| Hess, Henry | Cigar Manufacturer | |
| Huff, Rufus | Attorney | |
| Hughes, T. G. | Shoes | Thomas G. |
| Ideal Millinery | Millinery | |
| Ireland, J. H. | Tailor | Joseph H. |
| Jefferson Inn | Confectioner | |
| Jennings & Elder | Attorney | John E. Jennings |
| Johnson, Dr. S. W. | Physician | Stonewall W. |
| Kersey, Omer. | Well driller | |
| Kessler, Dr. G. B. | Physician | George B. |
| Knickerbocker, J. H. | Furniture and undertaking | |
| Lambrecht, H. L;. | Blacksmith | Herman L. |
| Lawson, Dr. J. T. [F.] | Physician | John F. |
| Legg, Geo., Poultry Co. | Poultry | |
| Leiper, J. D. | Varnishes | |
| Lilly, Mrs. J, | Publisher | John P. Lilly. Saturday Herald |
| Lindsay, Lewis | Painter and paper hanger | |
| Long, Geo. | Restaurant | |
| Loveless & Waggoner | Meats | |
| Lucas, Dr. J. A. | Physician | Joseph A. |
| Magill, R. M. | Grocer | Russell M. |
| Mammoth Shoe & Clothing Co. | Gents' furnishings | |
| Martin & Edwards . | Attorney | |
| Martin Bros. | Printer | |
| Martin, G. W. | Restaurant | |
| Martin, Jos. | Insurance, Real Estate | |
| Matinee Store | Notions | |
| Mattox, M. A. | Attorney, Insurance, Real Estate | Miles A. |
| McClure, J. R. | Grocer | |
| McLaughlin, J. L. | Attorney, Insurance | |
| McPheeters, C. E. | Hardware | Charles E. |
| McPheeters, Frank | Druggist | |
| Meeker, R. D. | Attorney | Raymond D. See also: Candy Kitchen |
| Merchants & Farmers State Bank | ||
| Miller, A. H. | Insurance, Real Estate | Proabably Aaron H. |
| Miller, E. J. | Attorney | Edwin J. |
| Miller, J. A. | Meats | |
| Miller, J. E. | Pianos | |
| Monroe, Chas. | Insurance, Real Estate | |
| Moultrie County Abstract Co. | Abstracts of title | |
| Moultrie County Independent | Newspaper | J.N. and R.W. Martin |
| Moultrie County News | Newspaper | |
| My Store, Forman & Scallet | Dry goods | |
| Newbould, Frank | Automobile sales, Garage | |
| Newbould, W. A. & Co. | Garage | W. Arnold |
| Nicholson, Almond | Insurance, Real Estate | |
| Pearce, F. M. | Insurance | Francis M. |
| Pearson, J. H. | Clothing | Jack H. |
| Pifer, D. L. | Notions | David (and subsequently son James R.) |
| Pifer, Mrs. Bert | Millinery | |
| Ponder, J. C, & Co. | Dry goods | John C. |
| Powers, A. P. | Coal | Alfred P. |
| Purity Ice Cream & Bottling Works (Not Inc.) | May be Mike Finley, based on 1920 census: 'Manufacturer, ice cream' | |
| Reedy, W. S. & Son | Automobile sales, Garage | |
| Rexall Drug Store, J. W. Finley, Prop. | Druggist, Confectioner | Jack W. |
| Roadman, D. R. | Bakery | David R. |
| Roney, H. L. | Painter and paper hanger | Hugh L. |
| Sampson, Geo. W. | Second hand store | |
| Saturday Herald | Newspaper | |
| Shirey, H. C. | Grocer | Homer C. |
| Sickafus, W. I. | Oil | |
| Smith, J. H. | Clothing | James H. |
| Smith, L. R. | Meats | Probably Lewis R. Smith, listed in the 1910 census with no occupation. |
| Square Deal Garage, Harsh & Roughton, Props. | Automobile sales, Garage | |
| Standard Oil Co. | Oil | |
| Star Art Studio, W. K. Holzmueller, Prop. | Photographer | Walter K. |
| Stedman, Dr. W. E. | Physician | William E. |
| Stevers, Carl | Auto accessories, Vulcanizing | |
| Sugar Creek Creamery | ||
| Sullivan Concrete Works | ||
| Sullivan Dry Cleaning Works, J. C. and T. P. Finley, Props. | John C. and Thomas P. Also listed as 'Sullivan Cleaning, Dyeing and Tailoring Co., J. C. Finley, Prop.' | |
| Sullivan Elevator Co. | Coal, Feed, Grain | |
| Sullivan Green House | Florist | |
| Summit, E. C. | Painter and paper hanger | |
| Swisher, J. E. | Blacksmith | Joseph E. |
| Thompson, G. S. | Grocer | George S. |
| Todd, O. L. Dept. Store | Dry goods, Millinery | Otto L. |
| Walker, W. H. | Sewing machines | William H. (listed in the 1910 census as a furniture dealer) |
| Weidner, Fred. | Vulcanizing | |
| Weidner, W. F. | Auto accessories (Fred?) | |
| Weistnan, B. F. | Shoes | |
| White & Weidner | Garage | |
| White, W. H. | Tailor | |
| Whitfield, Z. B. | Livery | Zachariah B. |
| Wibble [Wibe], J. A. | Florist | Jacob A. Wibe |
| Witts & Witts | Tile manufacturer | Lewis E. and Walter Witts |
| Wolf & Jones Auto Co., Ford Agents | Automobile sales, Garage | Carl C. Wolf and Alva Jones. While listed in the directory as 'Wolf and Jones', the ad shows that former partner Jones was no longer involved in the business at this point. |
| Woods Cash Store | Grocer | |
| Wright Bros. | Insurance, Real Estate | James A. |
| Wright, Mrs. V. B. [E.] | Millinery | Victoria E. |
Williamsburg
| Owner/Business | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Davis, A. F. | Grain & Coal | |
| Williams, L. F. | General Store |
