I wrote yesterday about Dr. Albert Lee Yocom Sr.'s move from Newbern to Chariton during the spring of 1889. Remarkably, thanks to S.S. King and the newspaper he edited and managed at the time, we have a good idea of just what sort of community the Yocoms moved into.
This remarkable map was published several times on the front page of The Democrat during 1889. Because it was among other things an advertising venture, it is not complete. King added the caveat, "Note: Business directory cannot be made complete because some business men do not believe in advertising. Information as to who occupies any of the vacant places in the diagram will be furnished free on application to this office."
But still, it's a valuable resource. To use it yourself, you'll need to right click on the map and open it in a new window. You also can save the enlarged image to your own computer if you care to do so.
Then, as now, the Courthouse Park occupied the center of the square. But the courthouse itself was an 1858 model. And only Main Street, north and south, had the same name. What now is Grand Street was First Street; Braden Avenue was First Avenue; and Court Avenue, Main Avenue. The four alleys on the four sides of the square divided those streets and avenues into the "east," "west," "north" and "south."
This was a very confusing naming scheme that had replaced the original scheme under which all the streets (north-south) and avenues (east-west) were named after presidents and/or politicians. Some years after this map was drawn, the current street and avenue names were applied.
+++
Braden, Joseph. General Insurance Agent. None but well established companies represented. Office upstairs No. 7, North Main Street.
Brant, C.T. Dentist. With more than a quarter of a century practice. I can guarantee satisfaction in all cases. Office upstairs, No. 1, North Main Street.
Becker, J.O. Fashionable Barber and Hair Dresser. The best furniture and tools in Southern Iowa. Shop, Basement of No. 9, North Main Street.
Crocker, F.R. General Insurance Agent. First class companies and low rates. Negotiates loans and buys good paper. Office, First National Bank, North Main Street.
Baptist, Rev. E. Packer, Pastor. Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Location, South Main Street.
Christian, Temporarily Supplied. Services 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Location, South First Street.
Methodist Episcopal, Rev. D. Austin, Pastor. Sabbath school at 9 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Location, North Main Street.
Presbyterian, Rev. W.C. Atwood, Pastor. Sabbath school 9 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Evening service alternate Sabbaths at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Location East First Avenue.
St. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal, Rev. F. Duncan Jaudon, Rector. Sunday school at 2:30 p.m. Church services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Seats free. Location, East Main Avenue.
St. Mary's Catholic, B.J. Sheridan, Pastor. Mass 1st and 2nd Sundays each month, 10:30 a.m. Catechism for children on these Sundays 9:30 a.m., other Sundays at 3 p.m. Location, N.W. Third Avenue.
United Presbyterian, Temporarily supplied. Preaching every alternate Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sabbath School at 10:30 a.m. Location, North First Street.
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran, Rev. P.A. Edquist, Pastor. Sabbath School every Sunday at 10 a.m. Services at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., also Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Location, West A Avenue.
Doctors ---
J.A. McKlveen, M.D., Eclectic Physician and Surgeon, Office business. Terms: Strictly cash. Office and Residence half block east of No. 8, West First Avenue.
Fitch, Charles and Ella. more than 30 years practice in Lucas county. All calls in city or country promptly attended, day or night. Office upstairs, No. 9, North Main Street.
T.J. Simmons, M.D. All calls promptly attended day or night in city or country. Office upstairs, No. 5, South Main Street.
J.E. & T.P. Stanton, M.D. All calls promptly attended day or night in city or country. A quarter century of practice. Office upstairs, No 5, South Main Street.
T.M. Throckmorton, M.D. Physician and Surgeon. Special attention to obstetrics and diseases of children. Residence on East C Avenue. Office upstairs, No. 7, North First Street.
W.A. Todd, M.D. Physician and Surgeon (formerly of Garden Grove). Office and Residence half block east of No. 8, North First Street.
A.L. Yocom, M.D. Physician and Surgeon. Special attention to diseases of women and operative surgery. All medicine dispensed at office. Residence North Main Street. Office No. 8, West First Avenue.
+++
Eikenberry & Co. (D. Eikenberry and G.J. Stewart). Buyers and shippers of grain, seeds and livestock. Dealers in lumber, coal, tiling, etc. Office 1 block north of No. 32, North Main Street.
+++
Land Agents ---
Copeland, H.D., Real Estate Agent. Will buy and sell lands and loan money or buy first-class securities. Office upstairs, No. 2, West Main Avenue.
Woodward & Co. (E.B. Woodward and C.R. Thorpe). Land agents and Loan Brokers. Make abstracts and perfect titles to land. Office, upstairs, Nos. 5 & 6, North Main Street.
Wright and Son (J.D. Wright and J.E. Wright). General land agents. Buy and sell lands and pay taxes. Office in No. 5, West First Avenue.
Alexander, G.W., Attorney at Law, Notary Public, Mayor of the City. Special attention to pension claims. Office, Upstairs, No. 8 West First Avenue.
Barger, W.B., Attorney at Law. Practice in Justice Courts and District Court. Collections a specialty. Office upstairs, No. 1, North Main Street.
Copeland, J.C., Attorney at Law and Notary Public. County Attorney for Lucas County. Careful attention to all business. Office upstairs, No. 2, West Main Avenue.
Dungan, Warren S., Attorney at Law. A quarter of a century of experience in Lucas County. Will practice in all the Courts. Office over No. 8, East First Avenue.
Fancher, Geo. G., Justice of the Peace. Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Solicits collections especially. Office upstairs, No. 1, North Main Street.
Hickman, S.D., Attorney at Law. Dealer in Land. Loans money on real estate and chattel mortgages. Offices in rear of No. 9, North Main Street.
Leech, C.C. Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Will practice in all courts. Conveyances and all legal papers carefully drawn. Office upstairs, No. 10, North Main Street.
Mitchell & Penick (J.C. Mitchell, J.A. Penick). Attorneys at Law. practice in all the Courts. Office upstairs, No. 1, North Main Street.
Stuart & Bartholomew (T.M. Stuart, O.A. Bartholomew). Attorney at Law. Practice in all Courts. Office upstairs, No. 1, West Main Avenue.
Thorpe & Son (E.M. Thorpe, C.Q. Thorpe). Attorneys at Law. Also land and loan agents. Office upstairs No. 2, North Main Street.
+++
Lawes & Nelfing. Manufacturers of standard grades of cigars. Factory, upstairs, No. 6, North First Street.
Moss, J.E., manufacturer of cigars. The Celebrated Moss Agate and Champion of the West brands. Try them. Factory, upstairs, No. 8, West First Avenue.
Mallory, S.H. Railroad contractor and builder. Breeder of thoroughbred and high-grade horses, cattle and sheep. Office, upstairs, No. 7, North Main Street.
Needham, J.H., Photographer. Many years of close attention to artistic work. Guarantees satisfaction. Galleries, No. 2 & 3, West First Avenue.
+++
Newspapers ---
Chariton Democrat (Democratic). Published Thursdays by Democrat Publishing Co., S.S. King, managing editor, J.A. Campbell, business manager. Exclusive Owners. Office upstairs, Nos. 5,6,7 & 8 North Main Street.
Chariton Herald (Republican). Published Thursday by J.L. Brown, Editor and Proprietor. Office upstairs, No. 11, North Main Street.
Chariton Patriot (Republican). Published Wednesday. S.L. Lewis, Proprietor. Elijah Lewis, Editor and Publisher. Office upstairs, No. 4, West First Avenue.
Chariton Lodge No. 63, A.F.&A.M., meets every Thursday night on or before full moon. A. Reusch, W.M., G.G. Fancher, Sec. Hall, 3rd floor, No. 9, North Main Street.
Chariton Chapter No. 22, R.A.M., meets Thursday night after full moon. A. Reusch, H.P., G.G. Fancher, secretary. Hall, 3rd floor, No. 9, North Main Street.
Immanuel Commandry No. 50, Knights Templar, meets Friday evenings following the meeting of Chariton Lodge No. 63. J.E. Stanton, E.C., G.G. Fancher, Recorder. Hall, 3rd floor, No. 9, North Main Street.
Eagle Chapter No. 34, Eastern Star. Meets Monday on or before full moon. Mrs. Ella Arnold, W.M., G.G. Fancher, secretary. Hall, 3rd floor, No. 9, North Main Street.
Chariton Lodge No. 64, I.O.O.F. Meets every Tuesday evening. G.W. Larimer, N.G., J.C. Buffington, Secretary. Hall, 3rd floor, No. 10 & 11, North Main Street.
Gayso Encampment No. 33. Meets every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. C.C.Leech, C.P., J.B. Smith, Scribe. Hall, 3rd floor, No. 10 & 11, North Main Street.
Chariton Lodge No. 25, Knights of Pythias, meets on Wednesday evening of each week. J.C. Copeland, C.C., C.H. Younkin, K. of R. and S. Hall, 3rd floor, No. 10 & 11 North Main Street.
Jewel Division No. 19 U.R.K. of P. Meets the second Monday evening of each month, C.T. Brant, Sir Kt. Com., E.C. Penick, Recirder. Hall, 34d floor, Nos. 10 & 11, North Main Street.
Chariton Lodge No. 258, A.O.U.W., meets every Saturday evening, L.L. Arnold, M.W., A.B. Wilson, Recorder. Hall, 3rd floor, No. 2, North Main Street.
+++
Library and Reading Room. Open only on Saturdays from 1:30 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 9 p.m. Rooms, upstairs, No. 5, North First Avenue.
No comments:
Post a Comment