| City of Big Rapids (Patrons') Business Directory.
Atlas of Mecosta County, Michigan, pub. 1879 Transcribed by Timothy Totten |
Attorneys-at-Law, Loan, Real Estate, and Insurance Agents. | |
| Brown, Judge M. | Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law. |
| Dewey, E. F. | Attorney-at-Law. |
| Dumon, Frank | Attorney-at-Law. |
| Fairman, F. | Real Estate and Loan Agent. |
| Fuller, C. C. | Attorney and Counsellor. |
| Glidden, D. F. | Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law. |
| Glidden, O. D. & D. F. | Negotiate Loans upon Real Estate Security. |
| Graves, B. F. | Attorney-at-Law. |
| Griswold, S. S. | Insurance, Real Estate, and Loan Agent. |
| Hutchinson, B. E. | Dealer in Real Estate and Patent Rights. |
| Marsh, E. J. | Real Estate Lawyer, Loan and Insurance Agent. |
| Nottingham, C. W.
| Attorney-at-Law, U. S. Commissioner, Justice of the Peace,
and Insurance Agent. |
| Palmer, J. H. | Attorney-at-Law. |
| Palmer, L. G. | Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law. |
| Perry, Joel | Real Estate Agent and Estimator of Pine Lands. |
| Roben & Bennett | Real Estate Lawyers, Loan and Insurance Agents. |
| Roberts, W. L. | Attorney-at-Law, Loan and Insurance Agent. Office, Opera Block. |
| Stearns, George F. | Real Estate Dealer. |
| Thrall, C. H. | Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law. |
| Upton, John B. | Attorney-at-Law. |
| Warren, George W. | Real Estate Dealer. |
Banks and Bankers. | |
| Fairman, F. | Banker. |
| Northern National Bank | Cap. $90,000. G. F. Sterns, Pres't; J. F. Brown, V-Pres't; L. S. Baker, Cash'r. |
Boots and Shoes. | |
| Le Duke, John
| Manufacturer, Jobber, and Retail Dealer in Boots and Shoes, Boot
Pacs, Rubber Boots,Rubber Overshoes, etc. Michigan Avenue. |
| McCulloch, Thomas | Dealer in and Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes. Upper Big Rapids. |
| Roof, D. & Son | Boots and Shoes. Fine goods a specialty. |
Brick Maker. | |
| Davey, Joseph | Brick Maker. Also Mason and Builder. |
Canvassing Agent. | |
| Honeywell, N. A. | Canvassing Agent. |
Cigar and Tobacco Manufacturer. | |
| Bohlen, John | Manufacturer of Havana and Domestic Cigars. Foot of Michigan Avenue. |
City Shoeing Shop. | |
| Wakefield, R. G. | Horses and Oxen Shod; Cant Hooks, Swamp Hooks, Peavies, etc. |
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gent's Furnishing Goods, etc. | |
| Boston Branch
| Joslin, F. W., Dealer in Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gent's Furnishing Goods, etc.
Michigan Ave. |
Contractors, Builders, Architects, etc. | |
| Adams, E. H. | Carpenter and Joiner. |
| Crocker & Hudnutt
| "Falcon Planing Mill," Contractors and Builders, Planing Mill Sash, Doors, and
Blinds, and all kinds of Building Material Manufactured for Joiners' use. |
| Davidson, G. M. | Carpenter and Joiner. |
| Davey, Joseph | Mason and Builder. Also Brick Maker. |
| Foster, John H. | Mason, Builder, and Lumberman. |
| Fuller, J. W. | Contractor. |
| Glass, F. N. | Carpenter. |
| Greenfield, John | Mason and Farmer. |
| Fairfield, G. W.
| Architect and Superintendent. Plans, Sections, Elevations, and Specifications
furnished at reasonable prices. |
| Tompkins, James | Carpenter, Joiner, and Farmer. |
| Webster, G. W. | Builder. |
County Officers | |
| Brown, M. | Circuit Judge. |
| Colby, J. M. | Register of Deeds. |
| Henderson, L. D. | Dept. Treas. and City Treasurer. |
| Jacques, William M. | Surveyor. |
| Ladner, William | Judge of Probate. |
| Nottingham, C. W. | Circuit Court Commissioner. |
| Palmer, L. G. | Prosecuting Attorney. |
| Peirce, Edgar | County Treasurer. |
| Shaw, John | Deputy Sheriff and Jailer. |
| Toan, Lewis | County Clerk. |
| Vincent, N. H. | Sheriff. |
Crockery and China, Books, etc. | |
| Hobart, A. S. & Co. | Crockery and China, Books and Stationary, Wall Paper and Window Shades. |
Dentist. | |
| Eldredge, A. W. | Dentist. |
Druggists. | |
| Bigelow, C. P., M.D.
| Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, Toilet Articles, etc.
114 Michigan Avenue. Also a full line of Stationary. |
| Wood, Fred B., M.D.
| Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery and Toilet Articles.
Also a full line of Stationary. |
Dry Goods, Carpets, etc. | |
| Parker & Carpenter | Dry Goods and Carpets. Opera Block, Big Rapids. |
Engineers. | |
| Dart, B. J. | Locomotive Engineer. |
| Telfer, Robert | Engineer City Water Works. |
Express Agent. | |
| Crawford, George W. | U.S. Express Agent. |
Farmers. | |
| Escott, J. T. | Farmer. |
| Greenfield, John | Farmer. |
| Rose, J. O. | Farmer and Stock Dealer. |
| Warren, George W. | General Farmer and Real Estate Dealer. Berkshire swine a specialty. |
Flour, Feed, and Grain. | |
| Hood, C. J. | Dealer in Flour, Feed, Hay, Grain, and General Produce. |
| Hudnutt, J. O. | Proprietor City Mills, Dealer in Grain, Flour, Feed, etc. |
Groceries, Provisions, etc. | |
| Andrews, John T.
| Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Fruit, Vegetables, and Fresh Meats.
Big Rapids, Michigan. |
| Clark Brothers
| Groceries, Provisions, Grain, Flour, Feed, and Lumbermen's Supplies,
Fruit, Vegetables, etc. |
| Gill & Beebe
| Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Provisions, Flour, Feed, Grain,
Field and Garden Seeds. |
| Green, L. H. | Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Flour, Produce, etc. |
Hardware. | |
| Haney & Owen
| Hardware, Stoves, Paints, Oils, Manufacturers of Agricultural Implements
of all kinds. |
| Wilcox, S. S. | Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, etc. |
Harness, Saddles, etc. | |
| McLellan, D.
| Manufacturer of Harness, Saddles, etc., Dealer in Trunks, Leather, and
Shoe Findings, Lasts, Boot Trees, etc. Boots, Shoes, and Canada Pacs made to order. |
Hotels. | |
| Europe House | at Upper Depot, Erikson, P., Proprietor. |
| Mason House | White, A. R., Proprietor. |
| Montreal House | Collins, M. S., Proprietor, Michigan Avenue. |
| Waldon House | Conant, W. C., Proprietor. |
Ice Dealer. | |
| Johnson, H. M. | Ice Dealer. |
Iron Works and Engine Builders. | |
| Big Rapids Iron Works
| F. Fairman, Proprietor, Manufacture Engines, Boilers, and General Machinery.
Saw Mill Machinery a specialty. |
| Hudnutt, C. G.
| Manufacturer of General Mill Machinery.
Repairing and Job work promptly executed at reasonable rates. |
Jewellers and Dealers in Watches, Clocks, etc. | |
| Campau, L. | Jeweller, Big Rapids, Michigan. |
| Fisk, R. C. | Dealer in Fine Watches and Jewellery, Big Rapids, Michigan. |
Livery Stables and Omnibus Line. | |
| Scranton & Moody | Proprietors of Livery Stable and Buss Line. |
| Sharp & Brown | Proprietors of Livery, Sale, and Boarding Stable, opposite Mason House. |
Lumbermen and Dealers in Lumber and Shingles. | |
| Barton & Dalziel | Lumbermen. |
| Darrah, James M. | Lumberman. |
| Douglas, Everett | Lumberman. |
| Foster, John H. | Lumberman. |
| Gray, S. H. & Co. | Manufacturers of Lumber and Shingles, Big Rapids, Michigan. |
| Green, L. H. | Lumberman. |
| Hood, Gale, & Co.
| Thomas Hood, M. P. Gale, C. C. Pond
Manufacturers of Lumber; Mills at Le Roy and Big Rapids. |
| Harwood, C. D. | Lumber and Shingle Manufacturer. |
| Moon, R. A. | Lumberman. |
| Seaman, O. | Lumberman and Manufacturer of Lumber, Shingles, etc. |
| Stimson, T. D. | Pine Lands, and Manufacturer of Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, etc. |
| Tioga Manufacturing Co.
| Manufactures Pine Lumber, Lath, Shingles, etc.
Thomas C. Platt, President; John F. Browne, Manager; Marcus E. Brown, Treasurer; J. Platt Underwood, Secretary. |
| Turnbull, Robert W. & Co. | Lumbermen. |
| Williams, A. E. | Lumberman. |
Land Lookers and Estimators of Pine Lands. | |
| Aitken, James | Land Looker and Estimator of Pine Lands. |
| Marsh, Charles | Land Looker. Lives Section 28, Austin Township. |
| Perry, Joel | Estimator of Michigan Pine Lands, and Real Estate Agent. |
Meat Market. | |
| Bailey & Hardy
| Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meat,
Proprietors of Big Rapids Meat Market. |
| Hillman, E. H.
| Proprietor North Side Meat Market, Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats,
Hides, Pelts, Lard, Tallow, etc. |
Mills and Millers. | |
| Hudnutt, J. O. | Proprietor City Mills, and Dealer in Grain, Flour, Feed, etc. |
Newspapers, Publishers, and Printers. | |
| Big Rapids Current
| Bruce & Slawson, Publishers. Job Printing a specialty.
Office in the brick block over Hobart's Book Store. |
| Big Rapids Herald | O. D. Glidden, Editor. Job Printing done to order. |
| Pioneer Magnet Printing Co. | Book and Job Steam Printing House, National Bank Block, Big Rapids, Mich. |
Photographers, Artists, etc. | |
| Hobart, M. E. | Artistic and Practical Photographer. |
| St. John, R. | Artistic and Practical Photographer. |
| Van Alstine, C. W.
| Proprietor Van Alstine's Photograph Gallery and Copying House.
Also full stock of Picture Frames. |
Physicians. | |
| Bigelow, C. P., M.D. | Physician and Surgeon. Also Druggist. |
| Hendryx, W. A., M.D. | Physician and Surgeon. |
| Hutchinson, Mrs E. L., M.D. | Homeopathic Physician. |
| Whitney, W. S., M.D. | Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon. |
| Wood, F. B., M.D. | Physician and Surgeon. Also Druggist. |
Route Agent. | |
| Ford, E. W. | Route Agent on Big Rapids and Muskegon Railroad. |
Saw Dealer, Filer, and Repairer of Saws. | |
| Andrews, W. H. | Saw Repairer and Dealer in Saws. |
| Fields, James | Sawyer, Saw Filer, and Adjuster of Saw Mill Machinery, Sec. 3, Mecosta Twp. |
Scaler. | |
| Montonye, W. P. | Scaler. |
Stock Dealer. | |
| Rose, J. O. | Stock Dealer and Farmer. |
Undertakers, Furniture, Picture Frames, etc. | |
| Brackett, George | Dealer in Furniture, Mattresses, Couches, Coffins, Picture Frames, etc. |
| Wiseman, J. | Undertaker. Also Picture and Bracket Store. Picture Framing a specialty. |
U.S. Deputy Marshal. | |
| Escott, J. T. | U.S. Deputy Marshal. |
Wines, Liquors, Ale, Lager, etc. | |
| Morrisey, M. | Proprietor Liquor and Tobacco Store. |
| Tibbils, A. C. | Wines, Liquors, and Cigars. |
| Winter, Albert | Dealer and Brewer of Ale and Lager. |