LIBRARY OF THE 
 
 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 
 
 AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 
 
 IN MEMORY OF 
 
 STEWART S. HOWE 
 
 JOURNALISM CLASS OF 1928 
 
 STEWART S. HOWE FOUNDATION 
 
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 Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, by VAN ARSDALE & Co., in the Office 
 of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.
 
 IMDERS
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 N the historic annals of the world, Chicago stands pre- 
 eminently forth without a rival as THE marvel of the 
 age, and her rapid growth and magnificence are without 
 
 precedence. In the year 1837, by an act of the legislature, the 
 town of Chicago, with a population of 4,179 souls, became 
 incorporated, and from that date commenced the eventful record 
 of this wonderful city, which to-day numbers near 400,000 inhab- 
 itants, being an increase of over 395,000 in the short space of 36 
 years, or an average increase of 11,000 per year. 
 
 Chicago is recognized as the leadipg mart of the world for 
 grain, pork and lumber, and her immense business houses for all 
 branches of commercial traffic are exceeded by no city in the 
 Union, and equaled by few, if any. The making of this great city 
 is entirely due to her eminent business men, whose close appli- 
 cation and personal supervision of their own affairs, combined with 
 integrity and honesty (not as a policy, but as a principle), has been 
 the superstructure upon which the firms we have the honor to
 
 represent in these pages have built their immense trade and for- 
 tunes. To repeat in these pages an account of the great confla- 
 gration would be unnecessary, for all the world to-day knows how, 
 upon the memorable pth of October, 1871, the grandly beautiful 
 city of Chicago was almost entirely obliterated, leaving but ashes 
 where once stood the pride and business center of the city in 
 stately magnificence. 
 
 Art, in our city, reared her temples fair, 
 
 But the fire-fiend evil' genius of air 
 
 Assaulted them with red embracing wing, 
 
 And smote them to the earth a ruined thing ! 
 
 O'er their ashes loud laments were uttered, 
 
 Prophecies of dark import were muttered. 
 
 Then Enterprise and Art combined an effort made, 
 
 And Capital lent its mighty aid ! 
 
 Black was the hour 'til the Aladdin came 
 
 A fairy prince ENERGY is his modern name. 
 
 He rubbed a lamp, called " Money " now-a-days, 
 
 And one named "Taste!" beyond all praise 
 
 All the results attained ! Behold them here ! 
 
 Disjointed things his magic made cohere. 
 
 That called " Impossible," was swift begun ; 
 
 In less than two-score months the task is done, 
 
 I 
 
 Chicago again assumes her peerless stand, 
 
 Superb, complete, " Star city " of the land ! 
 
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 To any others than Chicagoans it would indeed have been 
 fc< impossible " to bring the city out of the chaos that then en- 
 veloped it, but they determined that Chicago should, like the 
 Phoenix, rise from its ashes, and the trade which years of patient 
 toil had centered in the city should be retained. How well that
 
 determination was carried out is to-day apparent upon every hand 
 in the risen city. Where before stood -wood and brick, now are 
 reared stately commercial palaces of stone and marble, and in less 
 than two years but few traces can be seen of the ever-to-be- 
 remembered fire. As a further evidence of Chicagoans' indomitable 
 energy, more business by twenty-five per cent, has been transacted 
 during the past year than any previous year of the city's financial 
 record. Every house which is recorded upon the succeeding 
 pages is a " representative " of its class, standing prominently forth 
 a star in the brilliant galaxy it so conspicuously adorns. We 
 doubt not that these pages will be carefully read as a record of 
 those names which have passed through the fiery ordeal, risen 
 from their ashes and "still live."
 
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 S. W. ADAMS, Secretary. 
 
 C. S. CRANE, Vice President. 
 GEO. S. REDFIELD, Treasurer. 
 
 B* os - M ANFG. 
 
 ESTABLISHED 1855. INCOBPOBATED 1865. 
 
 MANUFACTURERS OF 
 
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 BRASS AND IRON GOODS, 
 
 J^^TJD o-^s ZFITTITSTG-S, 
 
 MAILILEABILE IKON CASTINGS. 
 
 CRANE'S PATENT HOISTING ENGINES 
 
 For Blast Furnaces and Coal, Iron and other Mines. 
 
 SjEAJVI PU|*pS. EjC. 
 
 Works on Jefferson, Desplaines, Fulton and Wayman Streets, 
 General Offices and Salesrooms, JO North Jefferson Street, 
 
 CHICAGO. 
 
 nd for Descriptive Circulars.
 
 Factory for Cutlery is located in Waterbury, Conn., nnder the style of the 
 
 H. SEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY. 
 
 FINE 
 
 A SPECIALTY. 
 
 IV e use none but WanUtnv's Steel, made expressly for us, and each knife is thoroughly 
 tested before leaving the factory. Our 
 
 tttid M.tr 
 
 Are made of the finest steel, and in the best manner possible. 
 
 All goods bearing the stamp of the 
 
 H. jSeki# Mk^fg. Co. of S. 
 
 ARE FULLY WARRANTED. 
 
 Special attention given to the importation of fine 
 
 BREECH-LOADING SHOT GUNS. 
 
 Also Mu/.zi,E-LoADiN(; GUNS in general variety. 
 HENRY SEARS. E. B. SEARS. E. W. BEATTIE.
 
 Exchange on England, France, Germany, Switzerland and other European Countries. 
 DRAFTS ON BARING BROTHERS & CO., LONDON, 
 
 And Letters of Credit available anywhere in America or the Continent of Europe. 
 
 jjwings jjeyoxifa nnd Jp'tts/ 
 
 In addition to the actual capital of 35 00 > 00 ) tne Stockholders of 
 
 the MARINE COMPANY OF CHICAGO are personally liable to 
 
 the extent of their stock, respectively, for all funds 
 
 deposited on savings and in trust. 
 
 SAMUEL S. ROGERS, J. YOUNG SCAMMON : 
 
 Secretary and Cashier. President.
 
 Importers and Jobbers of 
 
 WOOLENS AND FANCY GOODS, 
 
 Occupy their entire building, have unequalled facilities 
 
 for the prompt and satisfactory transaction of busi- 
 
 ness with a Stock complete in all respects, 
 
 and at the Lowest Prices, and they 
 
 invite the special attention of 
 
 the Trade. 
 
 MADISON AND FRANKLIN STREETS.
 
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 FIELD, LEITER & CO 
 
 Ini-porters ai|d Jobef of 
 
 KY WOODS 
 
 CARPETS, 
 
 AT BOTTOM PRICES. 
 
 MADISON AND MARKET STREETS, 
 
 NEW YORK, PARIS, MANCHESTER, 
 
 1O4 Worth Street. 9 Faubourg Poissonniere. 37 Faulkner Street. 
 
 FIELD. LEITER & Co. 
 
 RETAILERS OF 
 
 European Novelties Received as Appear.
 
 $05 .ram, 
 
 IMPORTERS, 
 
 WHOLESALE AND EETAIL DEALERS IX 
 
 DRY GOODS 
 
 MADISON A FRANKLIN 
 
 e) 
 
 Make the Lmuest Prices and keep Large Stocks in every Department 
 
 RETAIL STORE, 
 MADISON &, PEORIA STREETS. 
 
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 MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN. GO. 
 
 MANUFACTURERS OF 
 
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 FOR PRIVATE DWELLINGS, CHURCHES, CONCERT HALLS, 
 LODGES, SCHOOLS, Ac. 
 
 The greatest variety of these Instruments in the country will be found at their 
 \varerooms, of capacity, excellence and elegance, not yet attained by any other 
 maker. Prices fixed and invariable, and not higher than those of inferior organs. 
 
 WAREROOMS : 
 
 Nos. 80 and 82 Adams Street, Chicago. 
 
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 WHOLESALE 
 
 -Jilts 
 
 aptf, jH urs ai|d v^traw 
 
 272 AND 274 MADISON STREET, 
 
 (NEAR THE BRIDGE.) 
 
 A K I NCI the Hat and Cap jobbers next in order, we visited the house 
 of Eddy, Harvey & Carter, 272 and 274 Madison Street, near 
 Market. These gentlemen have won during the past year an enviable 
 reputation among the merchants of the West and Northwest, by 
 attending closely to their business, and always having on hand 
 goods suited to every locality and all classes of trade. Among the many merchants 
 dealing with them, are said to be an unusually large number of A No. i men who 
 buy for cash, and want bottom prices always. It is a matter, of remark among the 
 trade generally, that in some way they sell the largest proportion of their goods to this 
 class of merchants, which certainly is a sure index of low prices. This young firm 
 during their first year greatly outgrew their limited quarters, and rather than pay 
 the excessive rents being asked for a building suited in size to their largely increased 
 business, they have cut arches into the building adjoining, and thus obtained a 
 sufficiency of room and saved the extra expense. They propose during the coming 
 year to exhibit as handsome a line of goods as time, patience and money can 
 gather together, and figure as close a margin as possible. They offer special 
 inducements as agents for certain lines of goods, and will make manufacturers' 
 prices. They include in their stock all varieties of Hats, Caps, Straw Cloods, 
 Umbrellas, Parasols, Gloves, and Ladies' and Misses' Trimmed Hats, the latter of 
 their own manufacture. We can cordially recommend them to all dealers buying 
 in Chicago, and will guarantee them to be low in prices and gentlemanly in their 
 dealings. The Leader, Feb. 21, 187 ,". 
 
 GLOVES A SPECIALTY 
 
 Strangers visiting the City -will receive courteous and polite attention. 
 
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 ELY'S BUILDING, 
 
 Corner Wa&asfa Avenue and Monroe
 
 ELY & CO. 
 
 IMPORTING TAILORS 
 
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 "Wedding Garments a Specialty. 
 
 
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 SERVANTS' LIVERY MADE TO MEASURE. 
 
 TE3ST FER. CE3STT. XDISCOTJKTT. 
 
 W/\BAS!-| 
 
 CHICAGO, ILL. 
 
 PRIOR & 
 
 IMPORTERS OF 
 
 ELY'S NEW BLOCK, 
 Monroe Street and Wmlbwsfa Avenue.
 
 Sail, Kiir^af k & Co. 
 
 IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN 
 
 IRON, STEEL, NAILS, 
 
 HEAVY HARDWARE, 
 
 ANVILS, 
 
 VISES, 
 
 BELLOWS, 
 
 HAMMERS, 
 
 PICKS, 
 
 MATTOCKS, 
 
 MINING TOOLS, &C. 
 
 SPRINGS, 
 
 AXLES, 
 
 BOLTS, 
 
 NUTS, 
 WASHERS, 
 
 HUBS, 
 
 SPOKES, 
 
 FELLOES, 
 
 WAGON MATERIAL 
 
 Generally. 
 
 CHROME STEEL, 
 
 80, 82 & 84 MICHIGAN AVENUE, 
 
 CHICAGO.
 
 GILBERT HUBBARD & Co. 
 
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 DEALERS IN 
 
 TWINES AND CORDAGE, 
 
 TENTS, AWNINGS, WAGON COVERS AND PAULINS, 
 
 STIEIEXj .AJSTID IK,O3Sr "WII^E 
 
 FOR MINING AND HOISTING PURPOSES. 
 
 Wire Rope for hoisting purposes and transmission of power is largely used. The 
 
 best quality of these goods, FINE WIRE, both Roebling's and 
 
 Imported, constantly on hand. 
 
 UETS & 
 
 226, 228 & 230 S. WATEF^ ST., 
 
 GILBERT HUBBARD. 
 GEO. B. CARPENTER. 
 
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 GEORGE CLAPP, Agent, 
 
 Formerly "Rubber Clothing Co." 
 
 DEALERS II* ALL 
 
 RUBBER AND LEATHER BELTING, 
 
 PAOKITO AHB HOSE, 
 
 Excepting only our New York House, we carry the 
 LARGEST Stock of Rubber Goods of any House in tfie 
 United States. 
 
 All Goods quoted at New York prices, thus giving 
 the advantage of the freight. 
 
 NEW YORK. 
 
 105 & 107 MADISON ST., CHICAGO. 
 
 400 NORTH FOURTH STREET, 
 607 MARKET STREET, - 
 
 F. M. SHEPARD, Pres. 
 
 ST. LOUIS. 
 SAN FRANCISCO. 
 
 J. A. MINOTT, Sec.
 
 DEALERS IN 
 
 IRON, NAILS, STEEL 
 
 WAGON AND CARRIAGE MATERIAL. 
 
 Keep constantly on hand a large Stock of Best Brands Bar and Sheet Iron. 
 
 WESTERN DEPOT FOR THE JUSTLY CELEBRATED 
 
 ** SD^ 3UL1TO 13 
 
 "ULSTER" IRON, BAR AND SHAPES. 
 
 For Wagon and Carriage Makers' use, or where the best quality of iron is required, we 
 
 believe it to be equal to Swedish or Norway Iron. "Ulster" Horse Shoe Iron, 
 
 the best in market, and parties who have any trouble with 
 
 Horse Shoe Iron, should try this brand, as we 
 
 warrant it to give entire satisfaction. 
 
 WE KEEP A FULL STOCK OF THE CELEBRATED " JEFFERSON" NAILS. 
 
 Western Headquarters for Burden's Horse and Mule Shoes. 
 
 ' Northwestern " Horse Nails at Manufacturers' Prices. Western Depot for D. Arthur 
 Brown <fc Co.'s Genuine Concord Axles. Agents for the "Bridgeport Spring Co.'s" Fine 
 Axles and Springs. Shuler's Carriage Express snd Seat Springs. Ameriian Cast Tool 
 Steel, Machinery and Plow Steel. Best Brands of English Tool Cast Steel. Carriage Hard- 
 ware. Russell, Burdsall & Ward's Carriage and Tire Bolts, Philadelphia Carriage and Tire 
 Bolts, Common Carriage and Tire Bolts. 
 
 Bellows, Anvils, Vises, and all Kinds of Blacksmiths' Tools. 
 
 Malleable Irons, Rivets, Nuts, Washers, etc., etc. Wagon and Carriage Wood Stock of 
 every description. Cloth, Leather, and Carriage Makers' Tr'mmings of all kinds. Parties 
 wishing to buy the best quality of goods, need only to look over our list and send us their 
 orders, which will receive our prompt attention. Prices low to cash and piompt paying 
 custimers. Soliciting orders, we are, 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 1 96 and 198 Lake Street, Chicago. 
 
 KIRK & BARKER.
 
 -4-4- ESTABLISHED IN 1844. "T+- 
 
 HURLBUT & EDSALL, 
 
 COMPLETE STOCK, 
 
 BEST QUALITY, 
 
 LOW PRICES, 
 
 CAREFUL ATTENTION, 
 ii & 46 RIVER STREET, COR. WABASH AVE. 
 
 New York Office, ) 
 83 John St. f 
 
 r I ^ HE above firm are so well known throughout the country that it is necessary 
 only to refer to them as a " Representative House " in this branch of busi- 
 ness, which has in Chicago continued uninterrupted by Panics and Fires for more 
 than a quarter of a century. 
 
 The firm of J. H. REED & Co. commenced business in the very early days of 
 Chicago, and became a household name, having been one of the few jobbing firms 
 that maintained themselves during the vicissitudes of the early trading days. In 
 1868 Mr. REED retired from the firm, and the remaining members continued. The 
 death of Mr. EDSALL three days before the Chicago Fire, and the burning of the 
 entire stock, were both sudden and severe blows. Within a few days a contract was 
 made for a permanent store to be ready in six months, continuing business in the 
 best available place meanwhile. On the first day of May, and within seven months 
 from the fire, the firm were fully settled in their present spacious store, 44 and 46 
 River Street, being one of unusual advantages as to convenience and light in doing 
 their business. It is five stories in height, 32x100, with dock and cellar room, so 
 necessary for handling their heavy goods. 
 
 Upright dealing in a branch of business susceptible of the most varied manipula- 
 tion, always maintaining their reputation for the BEST OF GOODS and liberal advertis- 
 ing, has been the policy of this house for its many years of successful business. 
 
 With a large and complete stock, and great advantages in purchasing, they offer 
 to the trade of the Northwest inducements, for CASH AND PROMPT PAYMENT, not 
 excelled by any other house in the Drug Trade.
 
 REPUBLICAN PAPER 
 
 THE NORTHWEST- 
 
 HE INTER-OCEAN will continue to he the Organ of the People, in the largest 
 .-. M'lise of the word; insisting upon the preservation of the rights of the many as 
 against the few. To this end it will maintain an unceasing warfare against the 
 abuses and extortion* of ALL, CHARTERED MONOPOLIES. 
 
 In Literature, General News. Foreign and Domestic Correspondence, Local Matters, and 
 all that goes to make a FIRST-CLASS 
 
 cial kqtl 3^an|ily 
 
 It does not intend to be excelled hy any publication in the country. 
 
 TIKE C O 3VE iM: E IR, O I A. 3L 
 
 Will be conducted with great care, and everything possible will be done to make the 
 
 MARKET REPORTS 
 
 Such as the FARMERS and BUSINESS MEN of the Northwest can rely upon. 
 
 TIKCE 
 
 Will be carefully edited by a gentleman of ability and experience. 
 
 The Religious and Moral Character will be guarded with especial care, and nothing 
 will be admitted into its columns, either as advertisement or reading manner, improper for 
 the family circle. 
 
 While the INTER-OCEAN will especially represent the great interests of the Northwest, 
 it is the intention to make it a 
 
 NATIONAL NEWSPAPER, 
 
 One that will be found interesting and useful to Americans in every part of the Globe. 
 
 OF STJBSOPIZFTIOIST; 
 
 Daily, by carrier, any part of City, 
 
 " " including Sunday edition, 
 
 " by mail, (payable in advance,! 
 
 " " including Sunday edition. 
 
 Weekly, by mail, (payable in advance,) 
 " " club of four copies, 
 
 25c. per Week. 
 3Oc. 
 
 - $12.00 per year. 
 14.00 
 1.5O 
 5.00 
 
 Sample Copies Free. Money can be sent by if raft. monc.y order, ej-prt**, or reg 
 Itttcr, at our risk. Address. 
 
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 119 Lake St., Chicago.
 
 INTRODUCERS OF FASHIONS, 
 
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 AND MANUFACTURERS OF 
 
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 HATS 
 
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 House. 
 
 HE elegant Hat Establishment of this popular firm was opened on the 
 1 2th day of April last. The location is one of the finest in the city. 
 Their store is 22 x 100 feet, and is magnificently fitted up, the fixtures 
 being a combination of French and American walnut, with veneering of 
 root butternut and amboyne. The establishment has been pronounced the most 
 elegantly fitted store, in this line of business, on the continent ; the stock of goods 
 carefully selected and THE finest in the West. The Silk, Gossamer Body, Dress 
 Hat is a specialty of this firm, weighing but THREE OUNCES, being the lightest 
 weight dress hat manufactured. 
 
 This firm have an experience in the business of a QUARTER OK A CENTURY, and 
 by producing ONLY THE BEST QUALITIES and most stylish hats for gentlemen's wear, 
 will soon acquire a reputation unequaled by any house in the country. 
 
 In addition to their own popular hats, they import from the principal English 
 
 Manufactures of 
 
 . CHRISTY & CO. \ . 
 
 - LINCOLN, BENNETT & CO. - ^OUliiHI. 
 
 ( HENRY MELTON. ' 
 
 They also import Martin's celebrated Umbrellas and Walking Sticks. 
 
 A visit to this beautiful commercial palace will amply repay one for the time 
 expended in so doing, and no stranger should leave Chicago without calling at this 
 establishment, where they may be assured of every courtesy from the gentlemanly 
 Proprietors, whether desiring to purchase or not. 
 
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 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE BUILDING. 
 
 ^The first CHICAGO TRIBUNE building on the present site, erected thoroughly fire-proof, as 
 was believed, justified expectation by staying for hours the progress of the Great Fire. 
 Dispatches throughout the world on that fateful Monday, October gth, 1871, announced again 
 and again " THE TRIBUNE building still stands ! " At length a wide sweep of the flames to 
 the rear, the destruction of the stately Palmer House and the burning of McVicker's Theatre, 
 brought the so long averted disaster ; and from the crushing in of an area wall by the fall of the 
 Theatre, the TRIBUNE building succumbed, like a mailed warrior taken in the rear by treach- 
 erous foes. The rebuilt structure, with real estate, machinery and fixtures, represents a value 
 of nearly $500,000, and is pronounced one of the most complete newspaper premises in the 
 United States. Our cut will save extended description. The material of the two fronts is the 
 rich red sandstone of Marquette.
 
 JOBBERS 
 
 SHERMAN HOUSE. 
 
 B-utolk Goods, 
 
 NOS. 1 1 4 AND 1 1 6 Yf ABASH AVENUE, 
 
 CHICAGO. 
 
 GEO. C. AMES. 
 
 GEO. C. SHERMAN. 
 
 F. T. SHERMAN.
 
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 J - M. W 
 
 STATIONER PRINTER 
 
 104 & 106 MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. 
 
 HE Engraving on the opposite page represents the Interior View of 
 the largest, most complete and commodious STATIONERY ESTAB- 
 LISHMENT probably in the World, being 45x170 feet 5 feet wider 
 and 8 feet deeper than the premises occupied by the proprietor on Randolph 
 Street before the Great Conflagration. Four floors of this building are occupied 
 by the various branches comprising the business, and may be named under the 
 following heads : Staple and Fancy Stationery, Blank Books, Paper, &c., wholesale 
 and retail ; Printing in all its branches, including Consecutively Numbered Coupon 
 and Local Ticket Printing. 
 
 BOOK-BINDING AND RULING 
 
 FOR THE TRADE AND TO ORDER. 
 
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 MANUFACTURERS OF 
 
 Pat. lacle-Relii 
 
 SCREW PLATES, PAT. ADJUSTABLE TAP WRENCHES, 
 Solid and Shell Reamers, Solid Relieved Dies, &c. 
 
 MANUFACTURERS OF 
 
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 Solid pery Wheels, Emery fetato, Saw puwfc 
 
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 -Inrf Special Machinery connected with Emery Grinding. 
 
 DEALERS IN DIAMOND TURNING TOOLS. 
 
 (j/mtrebrook <J 
 
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 MANUFACTURERS OF 
 
 Macl)ii|e, Car, Au^er aijtl Dowel 
 
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 MANUFACTURER OF LATHE AND DRILL CHUCKS. 
 
 amltimtiaq jjfrencfi (jla. 
 
 CHAMPLIN & ROGERS, 
 
 SS8 Fifth Av&MU&t, GMo&gQ, 
 
 Are Exclusive Western Agents for above Manufacturers. 
 
 ALSO AGENTS FOR AND DEALERS IN 
 
 Morse Twist Drills, LeCounfs Lathe Dogs, Clamps, etc., Stephens' Par- 
 allel Vises, Darling, Brown 6 Sharp's U. S. Standard Rules, 
 Machinists' 1 Tools, etc., Set Screws. 
 
 SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR. 
 
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 OF CHICAGO. 
 
 SAMUEL M. NICKEESON, President. L. J. GAGE, - - - Cashier. 
 F. D. GRAY, - - Vice-President. H. E. SYMONDS, Assistant Cashier. 
 
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 SAMUEL M. NICKERSON, Chicago. H. H. PORTER, - Chicago. LVMAN J. GAGE, - Chicago. 
 
 FRANKLIN D. GRAY, M/.NCEL TALCOTT, " NELSON MORRIS, 
 
 SAMUEL W. ALLERTON, " EDW'D F. LAWRENCE, " BENJ. F. ALLEN, Des Moines. 
 
 A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. 
 
 Buy SSd Sell '*F&r@ign Exchange." 
 
 Issue Circular Letters of Credit for Travelers' use, available in any part of the World. 
 
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 117 & 119 STATE ST., 
 
 offer the choicest and largest collection in the West of the Master- 
 pieces of Literature "The Good BooJfs of to-day, and the 
 Good Ones of all time" in all varieties of editions and 
 
 bindings, from the most modest and inexpensive to the finest productions of the 
 
 English presses and binderies. 
 
 OUR SPECIALTIES ARE: 
 
 1st. The Best Books and Best Editions for Public and Private Libraries. 
 2d. Splendid Art Works for the Drawing-room, or for Wedding and Anni- 
 versary Presents. 
 
 3d. Fine Imported Photograph Albums, and Quarto Bibles. 
 4th. Rare and Curious Editions of Old and Scarce Works. 
 5th. The Direct Importation of Fine and Unusual Foreign Books. 
 6th. The Choicest English, French and American Papers, Envelopes, and 
 Stationery, for Ladies and Gentlemen. 
 
 ALL ARE INVITED TO VISIT OUR BEAUTIFUL STORE. 
 
 PUR WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT 
 
 Is supplied with School, Miscellaneous, Medical, Scientific and Text Books, 
 
 Blank Books, Envelopes and Stationery of all descriptions, in the 
 
 largest quantities, and greatest varieties. All offered to 
 
 the Trade at the lowest prices. 
 
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 Established 1833, at 128 and fjo Lake Street. 
 
 Burnt out October 9, 1871, at 118 and tzo Monroe Street. 
 
 Re-Established October /o, / 871, at n, ij, ami 15 North Desplaines Street. 
 
 Re-Built and Removed to 
 118 and 120 Monroe Street, July i, 1872. 
 
 TRADE MARK 
 
 CULVER, PAGE, HOYNE & Co. 
 
 BLANK BOOK MAKERS, PRINTERS, 
 
 PUBLISHERS OF COMMERCIAL AND LAW BLANKS, 
 
 Pap 
 
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 12O Monroe 
 
 Opposite Old Post Office Building. 
 
 CHICAGO.
 
 . Sollitef & Co. 
 
 ill, 119, 121 & 123 STATE ST. 
 
 CHICAGO. 
 
 EG to announce that having leased the four large and 
 splendid floors over JANSEN, McCLURG & Co., adjoining, 
 they have filled the same with a full and complete 
 assortment of 
 
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 And are now prepared to furnish HOUSES, HOTELS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, 
 CHURCHES, LODGES, &c. &c., with everything desired in any quality of 
 
 CARPETS, FURNITURE, CURTAINS, BEDDINC, LINENS, Ac., 
 
 On as favorable terms as any house in the country. 
 
 Our connection with the largest FURNITURE MANUFACTORY in the 
 country enables us to offer special inducements to HOTEL TRADE. 
 
 An examination of Stock and Prices is solicited. 
 
 E... F, 
 
 TEB &' QQ- 
 117 to 123 State Street.
 
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 L . HALE & BRo 
 
 10, 12, 14 and 16 CANAL STREET, 
 
 INK AND 
 
 URNITURE 
 
 HOTEL AND OFFICE FURNISHING 
 
 A SPECIALTY. 
 
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 57 State St., Chicago, 
 
 J^ORTHWESTEF^N ^GENT FOR THE CELEBRATED 
 
 Fire and Burglar-Proof 
 
 VAUIJ AND BANK LOCKS 
 
 The Largest Safe Factory in the United States. 
 
 We refer to the Leading Bankers of CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. Louis, 
 ST. PAUL, OMAHA, &c., who are using our work. 
 
 and f rices given on application to 
 
 D. S. COVERT. 
 
 57 State Street. 
 
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 PROPRIETORS OF 
 
 HAVING OUE CHICAGO MILL NOW IN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION, 
 
 We have the advantage over all other dealers, of 
 
 BILLING ODD SIZES AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE 
 
 112 Madison. Street, Chicago, 
 
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 THE 
 
 NATIONAL BANK, 
 
 OF CHICAGO, 
 
 S. E. Corner Dearborn and Randolph Streets. 
 
 CAPITAL. $500,000 
 
 SURPLUS. 100,000 
 
 The Accounts of Banks, Bankers, Capitalists and Merchants 
 respectfully solicited. 
 
 IRA HOLMES, President. 
 
 M. D. BUCHANAN, Vice-President. 
 
 J. A. HOLMES, Cashier. 
 
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 MANUFACTORY ESTABLISHED 1830. 
 
 STANDARD SCALES 
 
 MADE WITH THE LATEST AND MOST VALUABLE IMPROVE- 
 MENTS, AND ADAPTED TO ALL REQUIRED USES. 
 
 Barrows, Warehouse Trucks, Grain Wagons, Improved Money Drawers, &c. 
 
 FAIRBANKS, MORSE &, CO. 
 
 <V 11,'i LAKE STREET. 
 
 SCALES OF ALL KINDS PROMPTLY REPAIRED. 
 
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 PAL'L CORNELL, 
 
 President. 
 
 T. C. WILLIAMS, 
 
 Vice Pres. and 
 
 THE 
 
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 OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS7 
 
 MAMFACTfKER OF Sri'ERIOR 
 
 Stem and Key Winding Watches. 
 
 Manufactory of the Cornell Watch Company. 
 
 Company's Factory, a cut of which is given above, is situated at Grand Crossing, 
 near Chicago, one of the greatest railroad thoroughfares in the Northwest, being a 
 point where five principal railroads cross, viz: The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern ; 
 Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago ; Michigan Central; Illinois Central, and Baltimore 
 & Oftio, making it a place of vast importance. 
 
 The Company avail themselves of every improvement in watch making, and spare neither 
 labor nor expense in the solution- of the most perfect material and the highest order of skilled 
 talent. In this connection it should be borne in mind that an important feature in the Com- 
 pany's Watches is that all grades possess the QUICK BEAT, so necessary to the active and varied 
 life of a business man. Eighteen thousand beats per minute is the Company's standard. 
 THE EXPANSION BALANCE is adopted from the improved plan of Frodsham. This dispenses 
 with an intermediate, and secures a perfect compensation. 
 
 The Company are now perfecting machinery for the production of a three-quarter plate 
 movement, also for a Ladies' Stem and Key Winding Movement, and they flatter themselves 
 that they will be superior to anything yet produced by any American Watch Company. 
 
 The patronage of the trade is respectfully solicited, and the Company give the assurance 
 that they will at all times guarantee perfect satisfaction. 
 
 CORNELL WATCH CO.
 
 JOBBERS OF 
 
 HATS, 
 
 Gloves, Mituis 
 
 KOBE! 
 
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 "Gage, Mallory & Co. (successors to Gage, Carhart & Mallory), the large Wholesale Hat. 
 Cap and Straw Goods house of Wabash Avenue, have found it advantageous to move to the 
 Madiscn Street quarter of the wholesale trade. They have located their extensive business in the 
 new five story and basement building, Nos. 192 and 194 Madison Street, corner Fifth Avenue. 
 This prominent corner in the vicinity of the largest wholesale business centre, and spacious store 
 lighted from three sides, is probably as good a location and salesroom for the hat business as there 
 is in the city. The movement of this and other large houses into this portion of the city, seems to 
 be settling practically the question as to 'which way' trade will go Wabash Avenue or Madison 
 Street." Chicago Tribune, March /o, 1873. 
 
 In our present location, as above, we have a full Stock 
 of all Staple Goods, and receive early invoices of all the 
 new and desirable styles, endeavoring to make in Stock, 
 prices and terms the best inducements the markets will 
 afford. 
 
 Very truly, 
 
 GAGE, 
 
 & 
 
 102 and 194 Madison St. 
 
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 PETERS' IMPROVED 
 WOVEN WIRE MATTRESS, 
 
 An Improvement Over All Others. 
 
 It is made with or without Attachment for changing the tension of the fabric. 
 
 One very thin mattress over this fabric, makes the most Elegant, Healthful, 
 Durable and Comfortable Bed in use. 
 
 WH1TTLESEY & PETERS, MANUF'RS, 
 
 129 La Salle Street, Chicago. 
 
 WOVEN WIRE COTS AND CHILDREN'S BEDS MADE TO ORDER. 
 
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 From the "Chicago Advance" June ^th, 1873. 
 
 "HOUSEHOLD WORDS." Prominent among Chicago establishments is the new manufactory of 
 STEEI.E & PRICE, 201 and 203 South Water Street, corner of Fifth Avenue, where articles indis- 
 pensable to all good housewives are prepared. We refer to the celebrated Dr. Price's Cream 
 Baking Powder and Special Flavoring; Extracts, which have become, truly, household words, and 
 are indispensable articles in every family. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder is the leading baking 
 powder in this country, and has acquired its extended reputation from its perfect purity and 
 wholesomeness j while Dr. Price's Flavoring Extracts are acknowledged three times the strength 
 of those ordinarily sold, and are true to their names the most delicious, delicate flavors ever made. 
 
 The United States government indorse the claims of this establishment for purity, strength, 
 and excellence of its productions, by giving the house large orders to meet the wants at the various 
 military posts. The motto of this house is : No adulteration : no deception ; full measure : anj 
 every article of the highest excellence. 
 
 If reliable articles in this line are wanted, they can be found at Steele & Price's Laboratory, 
 which is, without doubt, the largest of its kind in the world. 
 
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 O. W. IKWIX. 
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 CHICAGO. 
 
 Grain, Flour and Provisions Bought and Shipped on orders 
 or Carried on Margins in the Chicago Market.
 
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 ESTABLISHED 1855. 
 
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 We represent the oldest and most extensive Manufacturers in the United 
 States, and keep at all times on hand the best and largest Stock of these Goods 
 of any House West of New York. We also have manufactured specially, the best 
 Duality of 
 
 FIRE ENGINE HOSE, 
 
 And every variety of RUBBER GOODS, all at Eastern Prices. 
 
 HALLO CK & WHEELER, 
 
 169 Randolph St., Chicago.
 
 SHOLES & GLIDDEN'S TYPE-WRITER. 
 WESTERN ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO., Agents. 
 
 See Page 74.
 
 Kxterior View of Telr^ra]ih Col 
 
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 Nos. 157 & 159 La Salle Street, Chicago, 111. 
 
 READING JELEGF^APH COLLEGE IN THE COUNTRY. 
 
 SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR. 
 
 E, PAYS ON PQRTER, Proprietor. 
 
 TYPE WRITER. . 
 
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 WRITING MADE EASY. By the use of SHOLES & GLIDDEN'S TVI-I-: 
 WRITER the operator is enabled to produce copy, in the form of print, with /:<'/< v 
 the rapidity of the penman, and with the most perfect ease. It is adapted for 
 
 MERCHANTS, LAWYERS, EDITORS, PHONOGRAPHIC CLERGYMEN, AUTHORS, k 
 
 "It requires no especial skill in its manipulation, and one may become able to write from 
 sixty to eighty words per minute. The motion of the hand is free, easy and unconstrained, 
 so that the monotonous movement of the pen is avoided, and the labor of writing performed 
 with far less fatigue to the muscles of the hand and arm." Scientific American. 
 
 "A series of experiments using the Type-Writer for copying press reports from the click of 
 the telegraph instrument, have been tried in the main Western Union Office in this city by 
 Mr. E. P. Porter. Specials and through business were handled with the greatest of ease on 
 some of our fastest circuits Mr. Porter sitting, playing his little TUNE, and conversing most of 
 the time with anxious questioners who nightly surrounded him, with an ease that was astonishing. 
 The papers that received business from this machine are of one mind, namely, that it makes 
 the prettiest copy of any 'operator' they ever saw." New York Telegrapher. 
 
 " Its general introduction will be hailed as a high favor by the press." Chicago Evening 
 Journal. 
 
 This novel machine is on exhibition at Portei's National Telegraph College, 
 159 La Salle Street, Room 79 (elevator), Chicago, 111. All interested are invited 
 to call and examine it, and witness the operations of the institution. Samples of 
 its work will be sent on application to the Principal.
 
 Market Street, bet. JVIacli^oi) & 
 CHICAGO. 
 
 TH08. KENDRIGK & CO., Proprietors. 
 
 The above Hotel, one of the finest and most commodious in Chicago, situated 
 in the immediate neighborhood of all the leading Wholesale Dry Goods, Hat and 
 Cap, Boot and Shoe, and Clothing Houses very easy of access to all of the 
 railroad depots and places of amusement has been fitted and furnished with every 
 convenience, and all the appointments of a comfortable home. 
 
 A number of fine large rooms with fire-proof vaults for the use of Commercial 
 Travelers, for the display of samples. 
 
 The best $2.50 a day house in Chicago, and the only one 
 having a passenger Elevator. 
 
 68
 
 THE CELEBRATED 
 
 Acknowledged by all to be the 
 
 The Manufacturers have made it a specialty for the past five years. It is 
 guaranteed in every respect to be a perfect Soft Coal Burner and without a rival. 
 
 SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. 
 
 Burdett, Smith & Co. 
 253 River St., Troy, New York; or, 538 S. Clark St., Chicago, 111. 
 
 69
 
 VERTICAL PEED SHUTTLE 
 
 MOST DXJRAJBX-E. 
 
 AND 
 
 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. 
 
 AGENTS TAT ANTED. 
 
 C3-E3STEH-A.I, -WESTEiRIIXr OFFICE, 
 
 358 Wabash Avenue, 
 J. B. COLLINS, Manager. CHICAGO, ILL. 
 
 70
 
 DECLARED BY EXPERTS THE MOST PRACTICAL TUCKER EVER MADE. 
 
 PRICES TO AGENTS only a little more than HALF WHAT OTHER MANU- 
 FACTURERS CHARGE. 
 
 A.MPUE 
 
 Sent PREPAID to any Sewing Machine Agent for FIFTY CENTS. If not satisfactory 
 it can be returned and the monev will he refunded. 
 
 Address, 
 
 STAR TUCKER GO. 
 
 180 East Adams. Street, 
 
 W. J. FAULKNER, Manager. Chicago.
 
 ANSON STAGER, Prest. ELISHA GRAY, Supt. ENOS M. BARTON, Sec'y 
 
 WESTERN 
 
 22 KINZIE ST. 
 
 MANUFACTURERS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF 
 
 ANNUNCIATORS 
 
 For Hotels, Steamships and Dwellings, 
 
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 Printing Telegraph Instruments, Galvanometers, Signal Apparatus, 
 and all kinds of Morse Telegraph Instruments and Supplies. 
 
 Our stock embraces the following among other standard Telegraphic goods: 
 UNION BRAND Telegraph Wire, and Union Brand EXTRA QUALITY Johnson's Wire. 
 
 Numbers 8, 9 and 12 always in stock. 
 
 Brooks' Insulators, Glass and Bracket Insulators, Cardan Insulators all kinds, 
 
 Painted Cross Arms, Carbon Cross arms. 
 
 Office Wire, many varieties. Copper and Compound Kirite Wire, Cables to order. 
 All kinds of Telegraph Batteries, including Grove, Carbon, Daniels, Call and 
 
 Leclanche, Smee. 
 
 AGENTS FOR 
 
 Electro Magnetic Watcli Clock. 
 
 AGENTS FOR SHOLES & GLIDDEN'S TYPE WRITER, 
 
 (See Illustration on page 66).
 
 itioormun. 
 
 *i. ;. Boonmm. 
 
 ALL KI\1)!S OK PRIVATE I.ABELS VMi KRAN'DS MADE TO OKDEK AND COPYKItiHTKD. 
 
 The Huntington Spring Bed 
 
 Guaranteed the best Bed made for the money. Sold by the leading Furniture Houses and 
 Dealers in Bedding. 
 
 Manufactured Solely by f . F, HUNTIMTON, 212 State St., CMcap. 
 
 Parties wishing to deal in this Bed, where not already introduced, will be offered special 
 inducements. Send for Price List. Especial attention of Hotel men called to this Bed. 
 Fourteen of the New Chicago Hotels have adopted this Bed. Investigation invited. 
 
 W. F. HUNTINCTON.
 
 WEBSTER 
 
 Successors to WEBSTER BROS. 
 
 1NE MILLINERY 
 
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 D. WEBSTER & CO. 
 
 OUIIKHS PHOMPTLV ATTENDED TO. 27O & 272 WabaSh AV6. 
 
 ONLY TWO BLOCKS I'KOM THE GRAND EXPOSITION BUILDING. 
 
 .RETAIL DEPARTMENT 
 
 DEALERS IN 
 
 DW y i 
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 BOH1UET8, 
 
 NOTIONS, RIBBONS, LACES, FLOWERS, HAIR GOODS, Etc. 
 
 270 & 272 W ABASH Al/E. 
 
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 Pkdifid Sotel. 
 
 OMR three years ago a well-known journalist if this city, who had secured a 
 v ^^ vi y T^t valuable century lease of an entire block in the heart of the city, was to 
 exclusively employed in the plans of a great hotel he was to create, that 
 had he failed he would probably have been called " Pacific Hotel Smith " 
 to the end of his days such was the utter incredulity abroad as to the 
 feasibility of the scheme. Mr. H. M. Smith, the projector, traveled among the leading hotels 
 of this country and Europe, collecting, comparing and consulting with hotel men, and then laid 
 the plans of Mr. Boyington, the architect, before great corporations and capitalists so skillfully 
 that the Pacific Hotel was not only built, but rebuilt after the fire, and is now the pride of the 
 city and the wonder of all travelers. The Grand Pacific Hotel occupies an entire block, 
 bounded by Clark, Jackson, La Salle and Quincy Streets, in the heart of the business center 
 of C'hicago. It is directly opposite the new government buildings now in process of erection, 
 to cost five million dollars. The Hotel covers an area of one and a half acres, has five hundred 
 rooms for guests, exclusive of public rooms and parlors the largest hotel structure in the world. 
 Material, olive-tinted Ohio sandstone ; Mansards and towers,, iron and slate. Building fire-proof 
 in all essential points of protection. Built by the Pacific Hotel Company at a cost of $1,000,000, 
 exclusive of the ground, and represents completed a total value of $2,450,000 for ground, building 
 and fixtures. It is central to ajl the great passenger depots, and is finished in a style second 
 to no hotel in the world. Geo. W. Gage, David A. Gage, and John A. Rice, proprietors ; 
 T. B. Gaskill, steward; Geo. H. Fassett and Sam. W. Parker, room clerks; Jessie Hippie and 
 C. I,. Wetherbee, cashiers ; T. G. Parker, book-keeper. We give on page 46 a superb engravini.; 
 of the Grand Pacific Hotel. Chicago Illustrated Journal.
 
 WROUGHT IRON P> PE 
 
 Steam & Gas Filters 

 
 JACOB A. WOOLIORF, 
 
 Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Foreign 
 
 TRADE 
 
 XH.A.FIK. 
 
 No. 123 SOUTH CLARK STREET, 
 
 CHICAGO. 
 
 FINEST OF 
 
 Kentucky Bourbon, Rye & Mononeahela 
 
 W H 1 S K 1
 
 RITCHIE & DUCK, 
 
 anuflactiirers of! ^llood anil pH|ICl 
 
 154 & 155 MICHIGAN AVENUE. 
 
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 eT's <y Johh(>'i'* of Teas 
 
 39 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO. 
 
 & oo. 
 
 (KsTABI.IMIKI. 1770.) 
 
 Manufacturers, Importers, 
 
 Paints, Colors, Varnishes, Artists Materials 
 
 21 LAKE STREET, CHICAGO. 
 C. H. Cl'TLER, Resident J'nrtner. 
 
 JTOYES 
 
 In Tinfoil Air-Tight Packages. 
 <iml S Wabush Ace., Mnin Street, 818 Broadway, 
 
 CHICAGO. PEOKIA. ST. Louis. 
 
 , ILI-IITOIS. 
 
 INCORPORATED 1861. 
 
 Capital, - $5OO,OOO Assets, - $4,OOO,OOO 
 
 80 & 82 LA SALLE STREET. 
 
 OFFICERS : 
 
 - I.). t!i-ii.ii. Assl. Cathk-r. 
 
 79
 
 LEADING HOUSES OF THE CITY NOT REPRESENTED IN PREVIOUS PAGES. 
 
 BANKS AND BANKERS. 
 McMullen Brothers, 105 Washington Street. 
 Smith, George C. & Bro., cor. Dearborn & Randolph Streets. 
 
 BOOTS AND SHOES (Manufacturers). 
 Jewett, 268 State Street. 
 
 BUCK GOODS (Wholesale). 
 Phelps Bros. & Co., 200 & 202 East Madison Street. Manufactory, Rock Falls, III. 
 
 BIRD CAGES-(Wholesale and Retail). 
 Palmenberg, J. R., 200 & 202 East Madison Street. Chas. J. Jetter, Manager. 
 
 BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS, STATIONERS AND PRINTERS. 
 
 Cameron, Amberg & Co., 84 Lake Street. 
 
 CLOTHES WRINGERS. 
 Moore, S. H. & E. Y., 68 Lake Street. 
 
 COAL DEALER. 
 Hathaway, J. L., Southwest cor. Market & Randolph Streets. 
 
 CONFECTIONER (Manufacturing). 
 Garrity, P. L., 100 Van Buren Street. 
 
 CAR LAMPS AND LANTERNS. 
 Dane, Westlake & Covert, 228 Lake Street. 
 
 CLOAKS, SUITS AND TRIMMINGS. 
 Griswold, J. W. & Co., 54 & 56 East Madison Street. 
 
 CIGAR BOXES (Manufacturers). 
 Boorman Bros., 103, 105 & 107 South Canal Street. 
 
 DRY GOODS (Wholesale). 
 Stettauer & Bros., 246 & 248 East Madison Street. 
 
 DRUGGISTS (Wholesale). 
 Burnham, E. <fc Son, 155, 157 & 159 Canal Street. 
 
 80
 
 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Continued. 
 
 DYERS AND SCOURERS. 
 Cook & McLain, 80 Dearborn Street and 93 West Madison Street. 
 
 ENGRAVING, STEEL AND BRASS LETTER CUTTING. 
 
 Krooks, C. W., 37 West Adams Street. 
 
 ELECTROTYPERS. 
 
 Zeese, A. & Co., 114 Monroe Street. 
 
 
 
 FURNITURE (Manufacturers and Dealers). 
 Parmelee, Wm. & Co., 276 State Street. 
 
 GLUE (Manufacturers). 
 
 Baeder, Adamson & Co., 182 Lake Street. Also, manufacturers of Curled Hair, Emery, 
 and Sand Paper and Emery Cloth. 
 
 GAS AND STEAM PIPE FITTINGS. 
 Walworth, Brooks & Co., 243 & 245 Lake Street. 
 
 GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS. 
 Roche Jt; Co., 137 Randolph Street, Sherman House. 
 
 HOTELS. 
 Central Hotel, cor. Market & Washington Streets. 
 
 HEAVY HARDWARE. 
 Providence Tool Company, 68 Lake Street. 
 
 HARDWARE (Wholesale ). 
 McDonald Brothers, 139 Lake Street. 
 
 HOT AIR FURNACES. 
 Strawn, Powell & Brown, 118 East Lake Street. 
 
 IRON SHUTTERS, DOORS AND IRON ROOFING. 
 Munson, S. B. Jr., & Co., 27 North Canal Street. 
 
 LOANS ON REAL ESTATE AND OTHER SECURITIES. 
 Wing, Levi & Co., 96 Dearborn Street. 
 
 LUMBER (Hard Wood). 
 Holden, Henry N., cor. Market & Jackson Streets. 
 
 MILLINERY (Wholesale). 
 Gage Bros. & Co., 227 & 229 Wabash Avenue. 
 
 MERCHANT TAILORS. 
 Roche & Co., 137 Randolph Street, Sherman House. 
 
 NOTIONS, AND LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS (Wholesale). 
 Gage Bros. & Co., 227 & 229 Wabash Avenue. 
 
 PUMPS AND GAS PIPE. 
 McDonald Bros., 139 Lake Street. 
 
 PAPER BOXES. 
 Vansands, L. J., 42 & 44 South Clinton Street, cor. Washington. 
 
 8 1
 
 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Continued. 
 
 PIANOS AND ORGANS. 
 Prosser, Wm. R. & Co., 274 State Street, near Van Buren. 
 
 PRINTERS, STATIONERS AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS. 
 
 Cameron, Amberg & Co., 84 Lake Street. 
 
 RAILROADS. 
 
 Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Co., Depot head of La Salle St., on Van Huren. 
 City Ticket and Freight Office in Grand Pacific Hotel. General Office in Depot. 
 
 Illinois Central Railroad. Ticket Office, 121 Randolph Street, near Clark. General Office, 
 58 Michigan Avenue. 
 
 ROSEWOOD AND MAHOGANY VENEERERS. 
 
 Smith, J. Willard & Co., 28 South Canal Street. 
 
 SHIP CHANDLERY. 
 Providence Tool Company, 68 Lake Street. 
 
 SAW MANUFACTURERS. 
 
 Disston, H. & Son, cor. Randolph & Market Streets. 
 
 STATIONERS, PRINTERS AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTUKKRS. 
 Atwater & Butler, 72 Randolph Street. 
 Bliss & Snow, 86 Dearborn Street. 
 Cameron, Amberg & Co., 84 Lake Street. 
 
 SCHOOL GOVERNMENT AND REWARDS. 
 Atwater & Butler, 72 Randolph Street. 
 
 STEAMBOAT LINE. 
 Goodrich Steamboat Line, T. G. Butlin, Supt. Foot Michigan Avenue. 
 
 STEAMSHIP LINES. 
 
 Inman Line, 32 South Clark Street, cor. Lake. 
 White Star Steamship Line, Office 97 & 99 South Clark Street. 
 
 Anchor Line Ocean Steamships. Henderson Bros. Agents. Cor. La Salle & Madison Sts. 
 National Line of Steamships. Northeast cor. Clark & Randolph Streets. 
 
 STEAM WARMING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS. 
 
 Walworth, Brooks & Co., 243 & 245 Lake Street. 
 
 TRUNKS, VALISES, TRAVELING BAGS, &c. 
 Bailey & Dresser, 180 West Madison Street. 
 
 TELEGRAPH INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPLIES. 
 Western Electric Manufacturing Co., 220 Kinzie Street. 
 
 UNION COFFEE AND SPICE MILLS. 
 McLaughlin, W. F., Proprietor, 82 & 84 South Water Street. 
 
 WIRE WORKS AND BRASS FIXTURES. 
 Palmenberg, J. R., 200 & 202 East Madison Street. Chas. J. Jetter, Manager. 
 
 WROUGHT IRON PIPE. VALVES, &c. 
 Walworth, Brooks & Co., 243 & 245 Lake Street. 
 
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 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA 
 
 R?nu?6R C001 
 
 THE REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS HOUSES OF CH