Handy Township Business Notices

Name

Business Info

Abbott, Chales E. Genl farmer, Dist No. 9.
Abbott, F. B. Genl farmer, Dist No. 9.
Andrews, G. W. Genl farmer, Dist No. 9.
Barnard, A. Genl farmer, frac Dist No. 5.
Barnard, Wm. M. Genl Farmer, Also carpenter and joiner, Dist No. 6 with Fowlerville.
Bowen, David Genl farmer, Dist No. 4.
Bowers, B. R. Genl farmer, Dist No. 3.
Bowers, Joseph D. Genl farmer, Dist No. 2.
Briggs, J. S. Genl farmer, Dist No. 2.
Bush, C. A. Genl farmer, Dist No. 5.
Choate, Joel C. Genl farmer, Settled in this Co. in 1836
Coffey, Wm. S. Genl farmer, Dist No. 8.
Compton, M. W. Genl farmer and Veterinary Surgeon, Dist No. 9.
Corey, H. H. Genl farmer, Dist No. 4.
Crawford, Geo. M. Genl farmer, Dist No. 2.
Dickinson, J. C. Genl farmer, Dist No. 4.
Drew, I. C. Genl Farmer and Basket Manufr, frac. Dist. No. 5.
Duffey, Brian Genl farmer, frac Dist No. 1, with White Oak and Iosco.
Dunn, E. T. Genl farmer, frac Dist No. 9.
Faunce, Wm. H. Genl farmer, Dist No. 4.
Fisk, C. Genl farmer. Settled in this Co. in 1836, Dist. No. 3.
Fowler, Charles Genl farmer, Dist No. 6.
Gaston, M. Genl farmer. Settled in this Co. in 1836, frac Dist. No. 5.
Gould, M. farmer, frac. Dist. No. 1.
Graham, A. Genl farmer, frac Dist No. 1.
Graham, C. W. Genl farmer, Dist No. 3.
Gunsolly, A. Retired farmer, Dist No. 2.
Judd, S. H. Genl farmer making Merino Sheep growing a specialty. Dist. No. 2.
Lovely, Geo. Genl farmer, Dist No. 2.
Manning, Levi Stone mason, Dist. No. 4.
Mapes, C. S. Engaged in genl farming, Dist. No. 3.
Marble, E. M. Genl farmer, Dist No. 9.
Marsh, Geo. A. Genl farmer, Dist. with the Village of Fowlerville.
Mastick, John A. Genl farmer. Settled in this Co. in 1845, Dist. No. 4.
Mather, Fred. Genl farmer, Dist No. 2.
McManus, M. H. Genl farmer and conveyancer, Dist. No. 8.
Metcalf, Harvey Genl farmer, being one of the first settlers of Handy Township., settled in May 1836, and built the first swelling house in this twp. Dist with Fowlerville.
Minnick, I. & S. presented by their father, who is engaged in genl farming in frac. Dist. No. 1.
Moore, A. H. Genl farmer, Also carpenter and joiner, Dist. No. 9.
Nichols, Edwin Genl farmer and dairyman, making a specialty of breeding full blood Durham stock, Dist No. 3.
Pearson, H. Genl farmer, Dist. No. 4.
Plimpton, J. & Son Genl farmers, J. Plimpton being a carpenter, contractor and builder, Dist No. 2.
Ruggles, J. M. Genl farmer, Dist. No. 8.
Sage, Caroline S. Engaged in genl farming. This atlas to be presented to her daughter, Miss Carrie J. Sage, Dist. No. 2.
Sargent, G. Genl farmer. Settled in this Co. in 1840, Dist. No. 3.
Scott, B. Genl farmer, Dist. No. 4.
Seymour, George Genl farmer. This atlas is presented to Charles, Richard and Alfred Seymour, by their father, Dist. No. 9.
Sherman, Wm. H. Genl farmer, fruit a specialty, Dist. No. 9.
Swarthout, Wm. Genl farmer. John Swarthout (his father) was one of the first settlers of Putnam twp. came there in July, 1836, frac Dist No. 5.
Tanner, A. H. Genl farmer. Manufr of Cider and shingles. Also propt of lath factory, one mile north of Fowlerville, in frac Dist No. 5.
Thayer, J. Genl farmer, Frac Dist No. 1.
Van Buren, Martin Genl farmer, Dist. No. 8.
Van Riper, Orsen Genl farmer, Dist with Fowlerville.
Weller, O. D. Farmer, Also manufr of hard and soft wood lumber. Dist No. 2.
Whitaker, G. A. Gen farmer and music teacher, Dist No. 2.
Whitney, G. W. Genl farmer, Manufr of lath, shingles and cider. Also custom grinding done. Dist No. 8.
Worthington, J. A. Genl farmer, Dist. No. 3.
Wright, Isaac T. Genl farmer. Settled in Iosco in 1837. To be presented to his grandson, Isaac J. Wright, Dist No. 3.
FOWLERVILLE
ATTORNEY  
Cruickshank, A.  Attorney at Law.
BANKERS  
Gay & Ellsworth Bankers
BLACKSMITHS  
Moore, C. Horse Shoeing, carriage ironing, and genl blacksmithing.
Parker, E. & Co. Genl blacksmiths, horse shoeing, carriage ironing &c.
CARPENTERS & BUILDERS  
Fowler, R. H. Carpenter, contractor & builder.
Jones, O. H. Carpenter, contractor and builder.
Stevens, G. H. Carpenter and joiner.
DENTIST  
Walton, E. E. Dentist, First clas work done, and at reasonable rates. Call and see.
DRY GOODS  
Close, W. F. Dearler in dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, ready-made clothing, &c. Also dealer in grain & wool.
Glenn, D. R. & Co. Dealers in dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots, shoes, hardware, and furniture, Also dealers in grain & wool.
Palmerton, Geo. W. Dealer in staple and fancy dru goods, groceries, hats, caps, shoes, boots, &c.
EDITOR & PUBLISHER  
Hess, W. H. Publisher of the Review. All kins of job printing attended to in a neat and satisfactory manner.
FURNITURE  
Fisher, Geo. Dealer in furniture &c.
GROCERIES  
Fisher, G. L. Dealer in groceries and provisions.
Lockwood, J. A. Dealer in groceries, Also choice wines, liquors, and beer always on hand.
HARDWARE  
Cook & Loughlin Genl dealers in shelf and heavy hardware. Iron, steel, nails, glass, stoves, &c. Manufrs of tin, copper, and sheet iron ware.
HOTELS  
Reason House Owen & Sabin, propts. Free hack to and from all trains, for patrons of the house. Good sample rooms, cor Grand River and South Sts.
Spencer House O. H. Corbett, propt. Free "buss to and from all trains.
LIVERY STABLES  
Bean, James Propt of livery and boarding stable, Those wishing a fine turn-out can find it at Bean's.
Owen & Ferguson Propts of livery, sale, and boarding stables. Those wishing a good rig can be accommodated by leaving their orders at the Reason House, charges reasonable.
LIQUORS  
Winer, A. M. Wholesale and retail liquor and tobacco dealer. Billiard room in connection.
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS  
Chapman, Charles H. Manufr of and dealer in staves and heading, near D. L. & L. M. depot.
McIntosh & Davison Manufr and dealers in light and heavy harness, trunks, whips, lashes, curry combs and brushes. Also the celebrated vacuum oil for softening leather.
Pullen, L & Son Manufrs of and dealers in agricultural tools. Repairing of all kinds done to order. Also lumber dressed, plaining, matching, scroll sawing, &c. done to order.
Starkey, W. W. Manufr of sugar, molasses, and rum shook. Also dealer in all kinds of white and red oak staves.
Turner & Archer Manufrs of light & heavy carriages, cutters, sleighs, &c. Custom department attached.
MISCELLANEOUS  
Benjamin, A. D. Resident
Benedict, A. H. Resident
Bushy, Joel Cooper in Starkey's shook factory.
Fisher, D.  Resident.
Fowler, Ralph Retired farmer, and dealer in Village lots.
Fowler, Walter Resident, dealer in real estate.
Horton, W. M.  Station Agt. D. L. & L. M. R. R.
Metcalf, Harvey  Genl farmer, being one of the first settlers in this township. Settled in May, 1836. Built the first dwelling house in Handy Twp.
McManus, M. H. Resident
Merrill, Ira Brick Mason
Pullen, Wm. H. Postmaster, Also news dealer &c.
Sweet & Philo Propts of plaining mill. Planing, sawing &c. Mill near depot.
PAINTERS  
Snyder, C. E. Painter.
Stinhauser, M. House painter, Also grainer and house decorator.
PHOTOGRAPHER  
Gould, I. T. Is now prepared to execute all branches of photography with artistic skill. Also on hand the largest, best and most complete assortment of mouldings, frames, pictures &c. ever brought to this market, which will be sold cheap. Wood and produce wanted in excange for work.
PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS  
Austin, A. S. Physician & surgeon.
Defendorf, Byron Physician & surgeon.
RESTAURANTS & SALOONS  
Fewlass, Robert Propt of billiard rooms. Also wine, beer &c. always on hand.
Lockwood, C. Propt of restaurant and eating saloon, Warm meals at all hours, opp D. L. & L. M. depot.
UNDERTAKER  
Spencer, W. H. Undertaker, Also Collecting Agt.
Williams, C. W. Undertaker & cabinet maker.
WAGON MANUFACTURER  
Bennett, G. F. Manufr of Wagons, Carriages, &c. Also repairing done to order.

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