Standard atlas of Cass County, Michigan : including a plat book of the villages, cities and townships of the county ... / compiled and published by Geo. A. Ogle & Co., publishers & engravers.

PATRONS' REFERENCE DIRECTORY
-OF

Cass County,.

Michigan

EXPLANATION.-The date following a name indicates the length of time the party has been a resident in the county. I

'he abbreviations are as follows: S. for

Section; T. for Township; P. 0. for Post-office address.

When no Section Number or Township is given, it will be understood that the party resides within the

limits of the village or city named, and, in such cases, the post-office address is the same as the place of residence, unless otherwi

se stated.

Adam, Julius, Farmer, S. 5, T. Jefferson, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1879.
SAkerly, W. J., Farmer, S. 36, T. Volinia, P. 0. Wakelee.
SAldrich, A. B., Farmer, S. 5, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
* Alexander, F. H., Farmer, S. 8, T. Penn, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1880. Mr.
Alexander has served as School Moderator.
Allen, William, Retired Farmer, S. 31, T. Porter, P. 0. Jones. 1848.
Mr. Allen has served as Justice of the Peace.
Anderson, Robert J., County Clerk, Cassopolis.
Andrus, Henry, Editor Edwardsburg Argus, Edwardsburg. 1862.
Apted, Wm., Farmer, S. 3, T. Penn, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1856.
Arbor, W. H., Farmer, S. 26, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Arndt, Wm., Farmer, S. 24, T. Volinia, P. 0. Marcellus.
Arnold, D. L., Farmer, S. 12, T. Mason, P. 0. Bristol, Ind. 1852. Mr.
Arnold has served as Supervisor for a number of years.
Arnold-Benson, County Treasurer, Cassopolis.
Atwood, Fay, Farmer, S. 28, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Austin, Jesse, Superintendent of County Infirmary, S. 2, T. Jefferson, P.
0. Cassopolis. 1895.
Ball, S. P., Farmer, S. 15, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
SBame, S., Farmer, S. 29, T. Howard, P. 0. Niles.
Barber, W., Farmer, S. 13, T. Milton, P. 0. Niles.
Beardslee, C. H., Supervisor, Marcellus.
Beckwith, P. D. Estate of, Incorporated, Round Oak Stoves, Ranges and
Furnaces, Dowagiac.
Beerbower, S. U., Farmer, S. 32, T. Jefferson, P. 0. Edwardsburg.
1853.
Belton & Burch, Dealers in Implements, Dowagiac.
Bennett, W,. B., Station Agent, M. C. Ry., Corey.
Benson, Henry C., Farmer and Fruit Dealer, S. 3, T. Porter, P. 0. White
Pigeon, 1846. Mr. Benson has served as Justice of the Peace for a
number of years.
Benson & Benson, Real Estate Brokers, Niles.
Benton, C, Farmer, S. 21, T. Pokagon, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Beverly, M., General Blacksmithing, Cassopolis. 1854.
Bielby, Rcobert E., Farmer, S. 19, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Bilderback, John, Supervisor, Dowagiac.
Bishop, L. C., Farmer and Dealer in Timber, S. 18, T. Mason, P. 0.
Edwardsburg. 1849.
Blauvelt, J. H., Farmer, S. 6, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Bobzin, Mrs. Delia, Proprietor Geesey Hotel, Dowagiac.
Bonine, C. J., Farmer, S. 35, T. Penn, P. 0. Vandalia. 1854.
Bonine, Dr. J. Gordon, Physician and Surgeon, Cassopolis.
Born, C. F., Breeder of Short Horn Cattle, S. 22, T. Newberg, P. 0.
Jones. 1895.
Born, W. J., Farmer, S. 35, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Bradfield, Wm., Proprietor of Creamery, Dowagiac.
Bradt, C. J., Surveyor, S. 21, T. Marcellus, P 0. Marcellus.
Breech, C. E., Retired Farmer, S. 27, T. Newberg, P. 0. Jones. 1876.
Bresnahan, Thos. J., Real Estate, Insurance and Attorney-at-Law, Cassopolis.
Buck, John H., Farmer, S. 10, T. Newberg, P. 0. Marcellus. 1897.
Burgener, John J., Farmer, S. 33, T. LaGrange, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1905.
Burlington. Floyd, Receiver and Shipper of Wheat, 'Oats, Corn, Rye,
Clover Seed, etc., Marcellus.
Burns, W. N., Lawyer, Niles.
Cameron, Geo. B., Merchant, Pokagon.
Cannady,F. M., Farmer, S. 16, T. Porter, P. 0. Vandalia. 1866.' Mr.
Cannady has served as Deputy Sheriff and Justice of the Peace.
Carlisle, R. S. & Son, General Banking, Undertaking, Dealers in Hardware and Furniture, Edwardsburg.
Carlisle, H. J., (of firm of R. S. Carlisle & Son) Edwardsburg. Mr.
Carlisle has served as Village Clerk and President of School.
Carman, M., Farmer, S. 32, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Carpenter, A. J., Grain and Coal Dealer, Edwardsburg.
Carter, Chas. W., Farmer, S. 1, T. Calvin, P. 0. Vandalia. 1855. Mr.
Carter has served as Member Board of Review.
Cass County Home Telephone Co., The, Local and Long Distance TelePhone, Dowagiac.
Cass County Officers:-Ulysses S. Eby, Judge of Probate; A. W. Reed,
Sheriff; Robert J. Anderson, County Clerk; Arnold Benson,
Treasurer; Ora J. Gardner, Register of Deeds; Asa K. Hayden,
Prosecuting Attorney; Ruth H. Mosier, School Commissioner; Fred
A. Hadsell, Drain 'Commissioner.
Cass County State Bank, The, General Banking, Cassopolis.
*Cassopolis Vigilant, The, Wm. H. Berkey, Manager, Newspaper, Cassopolis.
Cassopolis, Village of,
Chapman, Dan H., Lake Forest Cottages, Cassopolis.
Chapman, H. L., Manufacturer of the "Economizer" Gasoline Engines,

Marcellus.
Churchill, Myrtie, Farming, S. 8, T. LaGrange, P. 0. Dowagiac. 1871.
Circuit Court Rooms. Judge Des Voines. Circuit Judge, Cassopolis.
Claire, E. S., Barber, Edwardsburg. 1885.

Clark, Walter, Farmer, S. 5, T. Penn, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1844.
Claspy, Ralph, Dealer in Harness, etc., Dowagiac.
Clendenen, J. F., Farmer, S. 21, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Clendenin, W. R., Hotel and Liveryman, Jones.
Click, E. M., Decorator and Carpenter, Edwardsburg. 1890.
Clow, S. A., Farmer, S. 31, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Coeker,, Jas. A., Farmer, S. 25, T. Calvin, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1867.
Colby Milling Co., Merchant Millers and Grain Dealers, Dowagiac.
Collins, Lester, J., Proprietor of Edgewood Farm, Breeder of Thoroughbred Jersey Cattle, S. 32, T. LaGrange, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1880.
Cone, C. E., Lawyer. Cassopolis.
Conklin, L. A.. Dealer in Hardware, Dowagiac.
Cook, Milo, Proprietor Holstein Stock Farm, Breeder of Holstein Cattle,
S. 7, T. Calvin, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1868.
Cook, R. 0., Farmer, S. 2, T. Howard, P. 0. Cassopolis.
Corell, Geo. E., Insurance and Real Estate, Niles.
Cory, Geo. D., Farmer, S. 20, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Cowham, John, Farmer, S. 24, T. Volinia, P. 0. Marcellus.
Cowham, R. E., Supervisor, S. 25, T. Volinia, P. 0. Marcellus.
Crego, H. A., Farmer, S. 29, T. Volinia, P. 0 Marcellus.
Criffield, Chas. M., Land Owner, Dowagiac.
Crook, H. W., Farmer, S 8, T. Penn, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1857.
Cullinane, John D., Farmer, S. 7, T. Silver Creek, P.O0. Dowagiac.
Cullinane, M. M., Seeds and Farm Products, Dowagiac.
Culver, L. E., Proprietor Old Hickory Summer Resort, S. 3, T. Ontwa,
P. 0. Edwardsburg. 1912.
Curry, J. Q., Farmer, Marcellus.
Curtis, A. L., Farmer, S. 28, T. Nolinia, P. 0. Marcellus.
Davis, C. H., Farmer, S. 17, T. Newberg, P. 0. Vandalia. 1872. Mr.
Davis has served as Highway Commissioner.
Davis, P. 0., Dealer in General Merchandise and Produce, Penn. 1875.
Mr. Davis has served as School Moderator.
Day, M. J., Farmer, S. 22, T. Calvin, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1858.
DeCou, J. E., Farmer and Breeder of Registered Hogs, S. 20, T. Penn,
P. 0. Cassopolis. 1862.
Dedrick, Fred, Dealer in General Hardware, Marcellus.
DeFance, D. Postmaster, Volinia, P. 0. Wakelee.
Deuel, E., Farmer, S. 13, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Dewey, Burgette L., & Son, Dry Goods, Carpets, etc., Dowagiac.
Doane, John, Farmer, S. 31, T. Newberg, P. 0. Vandalia. 1841.
Dodd, Wesley, Farmer, S. 10, T. Howard, P. 0. Niles.
Donahoe, Leo A., Notary Public and Insurance, Dowagiac.
Donahoe, M., Farmer and Auctioneer, S. 10, T. Silver Creek, P. 0.
Dowagiac.
Dorman, H. E., Farmer, S. 16, T. WVayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Dowagiac Coal & Iron Co., Coal, Wood and Junk, Dowagiac.
Dowagiac Daily News, The, W. A. Van Wegen, Manager, Publishing,
Dowagiac.
Dowagiac Drill Co., Manufacturers Grain Seeeding Machinery, Dowagiac.
Dowagiac Gas Co., Gas & Coke, Dowagiac.
Dowagiac Iron and Metal Co., Max Franklin, Proprietor, Dowagiac.
Dowagiac National Bank, General Banking, Dowagiac.
Downey, A. J., Farmer, S. 14, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Downey, Vi. H., Farmer; S. 11, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Dunning, Ray, Farmer, S. 1, T. Howard, P. 0. Cassopolis.
East, C. J., Farmer, S. 12, T. Calvin, P. 0. Vandalia. 1871. Mr. East
has served as School Moderator for a number of years.
East Franklin, Retired, S. 11, T. Porter, P. 0. Jones. 1844.
East, J. M., Farmer, S. 13, T. Volinia, P. 0. Marcellus.
Easton, E. W., Farmer, S. 21, r. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Easton, VW. T., City Clerk, Dowagiac.
Evans, Wmi., Farmer, S. 31, T. Porter, P. 0. Bristol, Ind. 1909.
Farmers & Merchants Bank, The of Jones & Standard, General Banking,
Jones.
Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Fire Insurance, Dowagiac.
Farr, Willis M., Manufacturer of Common Sense Sand Band, Dowagiac.
Feather, L. F, Farmer, S. 10, T. Pokagon, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Fellows Hardware Co., Dealer in Hardware, Dowagiac.
Fiedler, A. R., Farmer, S. 10, T. Howard, P. 0. Niles.
Fields, George M., Attorney-at-Law, Dowagiac.
Fiero, Wma., Farmer and Dairyman, S. 8, 7. La Grange, P. 0. Dowagiac.
1855.
First National Bank, General Banking, Cassopolis.
First State Savings Bank. General Banking Marcellus.
Fisher, J. J., Dealer in Hardware and Furniture, Cassopolis.
Fletcher, Clare, Farmer, Stockraiser, Breeder of High Grade Jersey Cattle,
Thoroughbred and High Grade Duroc Hogs and Hamiltonian Horses,

S. 16, T. La Grange, P. 0 Cassopolis. 1887.
Fletcher, Leslie, Farmer, S. 13, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Flynn, D. E., Farmer, S. 29, T. Howard, P. 0. Niles.
Follmer, N., Farmer, S. 2, T. Milton, P. 0. Niles.
Foote, Andrew T., Farmer, S. 32, T. Howard, P. 0. Niles.

Frank, Geo., Farmer and Breeder of Holstein Cattle, S. 21, T. Newberg,
P. O. Jones. 1904. Mr. Frank has served as Justice of the Peace.
French, H. J., Proprietor Summer Resort, S. 3, T. Ontwa, P. 0. Edwardsburg. 1863.
Frost, Gilbert, Farmer, S. 6, T. Pokagon, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Gall, Edward, Farmer and Threshing Machine Operator, S. 6, T. Ontwa,
P. 0. Edwardsburg. 1906. Mr. Gall has served as Supervisor.
Gard, Geo., Farmer, S. 11, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Gardner, S. H., S. 14, T. Mason, P. 0. Edwardsburg. 1851 Mr Gardner has served as Township Clerk.
Garrett, D. L., Plumber, Dowagiac.
Garrett, Stnart, Farmer, S. 28, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Gebhard, H. F., Farmer, S. 34, T. Wayne, P. 0. Cassopolis.
Gibson, Geo. R., Farmer, S. 36, T. Calvin. P. 0. Jones. 1861.
Gifford, A. J., Farmer, S. 2, T. Howard, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Gifford, H. D., Farmer, S. 35, T. Pokagon, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Gleason, Archie M., Farmer, S. 17, T. Penn, P. 0. Cassopolis.
Gleason, C. L., Farmer and Breeder of Registered Stock, S. 17, T. Penn,
P. 0. Cassopolis. 1869. n
Gleason, F. E., Farmer, S. 9, T. Penn, P. O. Cassopolis. 1872 Mr
Gleason has served as Supervisor.
Gleason, Harry D., Treasurer Michigan Land Co., Cassopolis.
Graham, Benj. F., Real Estate, Dowagiac.
Green, J. S., Farmer, S. 26, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Gumm, M. C., Proprietor The "One Price Cash Store," Department Store,
Dowagiac.
Hadden, H., Farmer, S. 25, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Hadden, John B., Farmer and Breeder of 0. I. C. Hogs, S. 7 T. Ontwa,
P. 0. Edwardsburg. 1875.
Haefner, Chas. 0., Farmer, S. 8, T. Volinia, P. 0. Decatur.
Haithcox, A. G., Farmer, S. 14, T. Calvin, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1854.
Hall, Elmer, Farmer, S. 13, T. Wayne,' P. 0. Dowagiac.
Hampton Stock Farm, R. Hampton, Farmer, S. 10, T. Wayne, P. 0.
Glenwood.
Hardenbrook, I. S., Farmer, S. 34, T. Wayne, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Hqrmon, Chas. 0., Attorney at Law and Abstracter of Titles, Cassopolis
Hatsell, T., Farmer, S. 25, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Hathaway, Mrs. B., Farming, S. 11, T. Volinia, P. 0. Decatur.
Hawks, Gillian, Farmer, S. 22, T. Calvin, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1910.
Hayden, Asa K., Prosecuting Attorney, Cassopolis.
Heddon's Sons, Makers of Heddon's "Dowagiac" Rods and MIinnows,
Dowagiac.
Henkryx & Mosier, Attorneys, Dowagiac.
Herkimer, G. R., Physician, Dowagiac.
Hicks, W. S., Farmer, S. 10, T. Milton, P. 0. Niles.
High, C. E., Farmer, S. 6, T. Volinia, P. 0. Decatur.
Hileman. Wm., Farmer and Fruit Grower, S. 29, T. Penn, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1880.
Hinkle, W. S., Farmer, S. 7, T. Milton, P. 0. Niles.
Hislop, Richard, Farmer, S. 8, T. Pokagon, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Hitchcock, E. H., "The Original Fern Man," Glenwood.
Hoffman, John, Farmer, S. 24, T. Porter, P. 0. Constantine. 1877.
Holmes, Geo. R., News Dealer, Dowagiac.
Hopkins, W. D., Drugs, Cassopolis.
Hopkins, W. K., Farmer, S. 5, T. Ontwa, P. 0. Edwardsburg. 1844.
Houseworth, Allen, Druggist, Elkhart, Ind.
Howell, M. L., Attorney, Cassopolis.
Hubbard, C. S., Dealer in Ice, Coal and Wood, Dowagiac.
Huber, K. R., Hotel, Marcellus.
Huff, Chas. E., Farmer, S. 32, T. Marcellus, P. 0. Marcellus.
Hurlbut, Don E., Farmer and Dairyman, Proprietor of "The Old Homestead," S. 11, T. Porter, P. 0. Jones. 1866. Mr. Hurlbut has
served as Township Treasurer.
Hutchings, W. WV, Diamond Lake Hotel, Boat Livery, Cassopolis.
Huyck, H. A., Merchant; Wakelee.
Huyck, Roy, Farmer, S. 12, T. Volinia, P. 0. Marcellus.
Ibbotson, Henry, Farmer, S. 2, T. Pokagon, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Ibbotson, Thos., Farmer, S. 15, T. Pokagon, P. 0. Dowagiac.
James, John, Jr., Farmer, S. 10, T. Silver Creek, P. 0. Dowagiac.
Jaseph, Adam, Farmer, S. 30, T. Newberg, P. 0. Vandalia. 1885.
Johnson, P. S., Farmer, S. 7, T. Jefferson, P. 0. Cassopolis. 1909.
Jones, Charles A., Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 28, T. LaGrange, P. 0.
Cassopolis. 1864.

Jones, G. W., Exchange Bank, General Banking, Marcellus.
Jones, W. D., Farmer, S. 21, T. Penn, P 0. Cassopolis. 1869.
Judd, M. & Son, Lumber Yard and Planing Mill, Dowagiac.
Judie, F. A., Farmer, S. 27, T. Volinia, P. 0. Marcellus.
Kapp, L. M., Farmer, S. 4, T. Porter, P. 0. Jones. 1895.