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Ohio County – 1916 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1916-7. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co, 1895.

OHIO COUNTY—Rising Sun, the county seat. Judge Circuit Court, W. N. Hauck, Prosecuting Attorney, W. M. Dean; Clerk Circuit Court, T. A. Cooper; Auditor, J. R. Elder; Treasurer, W. D. Ricketts, Recorder, O. B. Mitchell; Sheriff, G. W. Jarvis; Coroner, W. H. Dugle; Surveyor, G. H. Keeney.

BASCOM
Population, 100. A postoffice in Cass township, Ohio county, 10 miles west of Rising Sun, the county seat, banking and shipping point.

  • Liggett Harvey, genl store.
  • Myers Lumber Co.
  • Rand James, broom mnfr.
  • Rand & Co, genl store.
  • Shehane James O, wagonmkr.
  • Tyler Willard, wagonmkr.

BEAR BRANCH.
Population, 80. A village in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat. Dillsboro, 11 miles distant, is the banking and shipping point and tel. and exp. office.

  • Althoff J F, farm implts.
  • Elder John R, physician.
  • McKim Wm P, genl store.
  • Orem E G, genl store.

GUIONSVILLE
Ohio county, 4 miles from Dillsboro, its banking and shipping point. Has rural delivery from Dillsboro.

  • Conaway R B, furs.
  • Read T J, genl store.

HARTFORD.
Ohio county. Send mail to Aurora.

NORTH.
Population, 25. On the Ohio river in Randolph township, Ohio county, 4 miles from Rising Sun, the judicial seat and banking point. Robert W. Galbreath, postmaster.

  • Galbreath Robert W, postmaster.
  • GALBREATH ROBERT W & SON, General Store.
  • North Bros, genl store, produce and coal.

RISING SUN.
Population, 1600. The judicial seat of Ohio county, is an incorporated city on the Ohio river, 24 miles s. w. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Has Baptist, Christian, German Reformed, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian and Universalist churches, excellent school, 3 banks and 2 newspapers. Aurora 9 miles distant is the nearest railway point and is connected by hourly auto bus, fare 50 cents round trip. Charles A Steele, postmaster.

  • Anderson E A, clothing.
  • Anderson Harry S, shoes.
  • Bakes May Mrs, news.
  • Bales Zula, milliner.
  • Baxter O., harness.
  • Burns W T, coal and flour mill.
  • Clark H R, propr Columbia Theatre.
  • Cochran John W, ice.
  • Columbia Theatre, H R Clark propr.
  • Cooper A B, grocer.
  • Cope T A, cigar manufacturer.
  • Cutter A F, general store.
  • Dalrymple J W, flour mill.
  • Davis Paul A, shoes.
  • Detmer Ed, carriages.
  • Dowers John, hotel.
  • Dowers & Son, proprs Rising Sun Gararge.
  • Espey Frank F, notions.
  • Farmers Trust Co (capital $25,000), S Beymer pres, J R Woods cashr.
  • Fish James, confectioner.
  • Gibbs T W, contractor.
  • Gibson’s G B Sons, hardware and furniture.
  • Green W M Jr, dry goods.
  • Griswold b & A, dry goods.
  • Hanna & Dilts, livery.
  • Hannberg W F, printer and publisher.
  • Hannberg & Thompson, dry goods.
  • Harris James, contractor and undertaker.
  • Harris Lucian, cashr Rising Sun Deposit Bank.
  • Johnson W H, baker and grocer.
  • Jones Oscar, grocer.
  • Kaiser Edna, milliner.
  • Keeney G H Co, produce.
  • Livingston Scott, grocer.
  • Loring & Hemphill, drugs.
  • National Bank of Rising Sun (capital $100,000), S Beymer pres, J N Perkins cashr.
  • Neaman W H & Sons, livery.
  • NEWS PRINTING CO, Printers and Publishers.
  • North H J, lumber.
  • Ohio County News, News Printing Co pubs.
  • Ohio River Telephone Co.
  • Perkins J N, cashr National Bank of Rising Sun.
  • Powell W J & Son, grocers.
  • Recorder The, W F Hannberg publr.
  • Rising Sun Deposit Bank (capital $40,000), L C Cowen pres, Lucian Harris cashr.
  • Rising Sun Water & Light Co.
  • Rosenthal Bros, clothing and men’s furnishings.
  • Schroeder J George, hotel.
  • Seward Ella M, milliner.
  • Seward Morris, restaurant.
  • Steele Charles A, postmaster.
  • Steele R A, furniture and undertaker.
  • Stegmiller Charles J & Co, hardware and carriages.
  • Steuver Charles F, produce.
  • Toohy Wm, marble.
  • Uhlmansiek Fred, woodworker.
  • Uhlmansiek John H, grocer and meats.
  • Walton D K, photographer.
  • Whitlock H G, grocer.
  • Whitlock J W & Co, musical instruments.
  • Williams H E, undertaker.
  • Wood John R, cashr Farmers Trust Co.
  • Woods O A & Sons, meats.

Ohio County – 1884 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1884-85. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1884.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive

OHIO CO.—Rising Sun the county seat. Clerk, George B. Hall. Sheriff, Michael McGuire. Treasurer, John W. Facemire. Auditor, Joseph P. Hemphill. Recorder, Ruel W. Fugitt. Coroner, Enoch Drake, Surveyor, Edward P. Niles.

BASCOM. Is a recently established postoffice, situated in Cass township, Ohio county, 10 miles west of Rising Sun, the county seat and banking town. Aurora, distant 17 miles, is the nearest rail approach, but shipments can be made by boat to Rising Sun. Population 25. R B Bascom, postmaster.

  • Bascom & Myers, general store.
  • Littlefield & Heath, saw mill.
  • Sedan A J, blacksmith.

BEAR BRANCH. Or Freedom, as it is sometimes called, is a place with a population of 25, located in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and 13 miles north of Vevay, on the Ohio river, the most available shipping point. Contains 2 churches—Baptist and United Brethren—and district school. Stage communication with Dillsboro. Mail tri-weekly. Wm H Oatman, postmaster.

  • Cahway David, carpenter.
  • Dennis M M, milliner.
  • Elder Annie L, dressmkr.
  • French J B, wagonmkr.
  • Halbert Wm, physician.
  • Leggitt John, wagonmkr.
  • Licking George, blacksmith.
  • Longcamp J F, blacksmith.
  • Oatman Wm H, general store and live stock.
  • Pate I H, cattle dealer.
  • Turner I W, justice of the peace.

NORTH’S LANDING. Located on the Ohio river in Randolph township, Ohio county, 4 miles south of Rising Sun, the county seat and bank location, has a population of 250. Tobacco and potatoes are shipped extensively. Ex, Adams (at Rising Sun). Daily stage to Patriot; fare 50 cents; Rising Sun; fare 15 cents; Aurora; fare 50 cents. Nathan H North, postmaster.

  • Ellis W C, carpenter.
  • Green John, painter.
  • Harris & North, produce.
  • North Nathan H, General Store and Live Stock.
  • Powell W J, wharf master.
  • Powell & Bro, leaf tobacco.
  • Rollins H, blacksmith.
  • Smith Anna, confectioner and restaurant.

PATE. Is an 1883 postoffice located in Cass township, Ohio county, 10 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat and banking town. Ship to Aurora distant 10 miles on the O & M R R. Population 25. John E Wooley, postmaster.

  • Hannah Milton, live stock.
  • Hasting James, wagonmkr.
  • Pate George W, live stock.
  • Steele A B, blacksmith and justice.
  • Woolley Edward, cooper.
  • Woolley John E, General Store.

RISING SUN. Is the county seat of Ohio county, located on the Ohio river, 38 miles below Cincinnati and 92 southeast of Indianapolis. This is an incorporated town of 2,000 inhabitants, supplied with 5 churches, 3 graded schools, 2 hotels, a national band and 2 weekly newspapers—Recorder  and Local. The town carries a bonded debt of $3,500 and enjoys a good local trade from the surrounding fertile farming district. The industries of manufacture include 2 flour mills, saw mill, plow works and 1 tannery. Stage daily to Aurora; fare, 50 cents, and Patriot; fare, 50 cents. Ex, Adams. Wm H Clark, postmaster.

  • Alden Thomas E, physician.
  • Baxter John D, harness.
  • Beaty Mary, millinery.
  • Bell Isaac, tanner.
  • Bess Sallie, millinery.
  • Bush John W, agt Adams Ex Co.
  • Calkin Lois Mrs, millinery.
  • Clark Cornelius M, blacksmith.
  • Clark Wm H, postmaster.
  • Cofield Wm R, sewing machines.
  • Coles John B, lawyer.
  • Colter, Powell & Cronby, dry goods.
  • Colter Wm, shoes.
  • Craig Wm H, physician.
  • David John V, shoes.
  • David Rodman L, lawyer.
  • Downey George E, lawyer.
  • Elliott Wm, coal.
  • Enoch & Gleason, blacksmiths.
  • Eshman John, lumber.
  • Espey H S & Son, grocers.
  • Fisher Wm, shoemkr.
  • Fisher Wm A, shoemkr.
  • Gary Enos, furniture.
  • Gary John W, baker.
  • Gibson George B, hardware.
  • Gillespie Wm, physician.
  • Hall D B, publr, Rising Sun Local.
  • Hall Daniel T, shoemkr.
  • Harris James P, carpenter.
  • Harwood & Son, painters.
  • Hathaway & Clark, cigars.
  • Hemphill James S, Saloon.
  • Horshall Thomas, tailor.
  • Jones John H, real estate.
  • Jones Oscar, grocer.
  • Jones Richard M, justice.
  • Keeney George M, undertaker.
  • Kurr Henry, shoemkr.
  • Langsdale Robert G, druggist.
  • Lone & Steigmiller, saloon.
  • Lotton Ben F, grocer.
  • McAroy George, druggist.
  • McHenry Timothy, livery.
  • Marble James W, grocer.
  • Marquett Frederick, harness.
  • Mayfield Wm, grocer.
  • Merrell M P, dentist.
  • Miller & Son, flour mill.
  • Moore George I, lumber.
  • National Bank of Rising Sun (capital $108,000), James N Perkins, cash.
  • Olmstead H F Rev (Presybterian).
  • Pate John M, lumber.
  • Redd Smith B, barber.
  • Rising Sun Local (weekly), D B Hall, publr.
  • Ruder Wm A, insurance.
  • Scholly Wm M, cigars.
  • Scholly Wm & Co, cigars.
  • Schrumph Julius, meat market.
  • Seward Bros, dry goods.
  • Seward Wm R & Co, dry goods.
  • Smith Ernest, wagonmkr.
  • Steele Richard A, furniture.
  • Steele W A, Hotel (See adv, page 627.)
  • Stevenson George A, physician.
  • Stewart Stephen H, lawyer.
  • Sullivan Wm H, phyisican.
  • Summers Charles L, grocer.
  • Talbott Joseph W, flour mill.
  • Thorn David C, druggist.
  • Tibbals Thomas, confectioner.
  • Toohey John, marble.
  • Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
  • Vosberg & McMackin, dressmkrs.
  • Vowter W P Rev (Christian).
  • Waldo F J & Son, publrs Recorder.
  • Walton David K, photographer.
  • Whittock John T Jr, grocer.
  • Whittock Wm H, saw mill.
  • Wilber David D, insurance.
  • Williams John D, jeweler.

Ohio County – 1882 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Polk’s Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1882-83. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1882.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive

OHIO CO.—Rising Sun the county seat. Clerk, George B. Hall. Sheriff, Michael McGuire. Treasurer, John C. Miller. Auditor, Joseph P. Hemphill. Recorder, Wallace P. Hall. Coroner, Enoch Drake. Surveyor, Edward P. Niles.

ABERDEEN. A discontinued post-office in Ohio county.

BASCOM. Is a recently established postoffice, situated in Cass township, Ohio county, 9 miles west of Rising Sun, the county seat and banking town. Aurora, distant 17 miles, is the nearest rail approach, but shipments can be made by boat to Rising Sun. Population 25. R. B. Bascom, postmaster and general store.

BEAR BRANCH. Or Freedom, as it is sometimes called, is a place with a population of 25, located in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and 13 north of Vevay, on the Ohio river, the most available shipping point. Contains 2 churches—Baptist and United Brethren—and district school. Stage communication with Dillsboro. Mail tri-weekly. H. Ford, postmaster.

  • Cabway David, carpenter.
  • Dennis M M, milliner.
  • Elder Annie L, dressmaker.
  • Ford H, General Store.
  • French J B, wagonmaker.
  • Gibbs W J, blacksmith.
  • Halbert William, physician.
  • Longcamp J F, blacksmith.
  • Pate I H, cattle dealer.
  • Pate J H, cattle dealer.
  • Turner I W, justice of the peace.

FREEDOM. Ohio county. (See Bear Branch.)

HARTFORD. With 100 inhabitants, is located on Laughery creek, in Union township and [Ohio] county, 7 miles from Rising Sun court house. Aurora, 7 miles north-east is the shipping station and banking town. One Methodist church is sustained.

  • Campbell Alex, general store.
  • Pohle H H, blacksmith.
  • Ross Frank P, general store.
  • Wilber E A, grocer.
  • Wilber A & R, general store.

NORTH’S LANDING. Located on the Ohio river in Randolph township, Ohio county, 4 miles south of Rising Sun, the county seat and bank location, has a population of 250. Tobacco and potatoes are shipped extensively. Adams Ex., (at Rising Sun). Daily stage to Patriot; fare 50 cents; Rising sun; fare 15 cents; Aurora; fare 50 cents. Nathan H. North, postmaster.

  • Ellis W C, wagon jack manufacturer.
  • Green John, painter.
  • Heath & Fleming, saw and flour mill.
  • Hodges Esquire, blacksmith.
  • Mobler A Rev, (Baptist).
  • North Bros & Powell, leaf tobacco.
  • North E C, produce.
  • North Nathan H, General Store and Live Stock.
  • Powell W J, wharf master.
  • Rollins H, blacksmith.
  • Smith Anna, confectioner and restaurant.

RISING SUN. The seat of justice of Ohio county, is a prosperous village of 2,000 inhabitants pleasantly located on the Ohio river, 38 miles below Cincinnati and 92 southeast of Indianapolis. Rising Sun is incorporated, carries a bonded debt of $3,500, and supports Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Christian and Universalist churches, 3 graded schools, 2 hotels, a national bank, and 2 weekly newspapers—Recorder and Local. Its manufacturing industries comprise 2 flour mills, 1 saw mill, 1 plow factory, and 1 tannery. Plows, produce and flour are the chief exports. Daily stage to Aurora; fare, 50 cents; and Patriot; fare, 50 cents. Ex., Adams and O. & M. William H. Clark, postmaster.

  • Alden Thomas E, physician.
  • Anderson & McHenry, livery.
  • Bassett Myles Rev, (Baptist).
  • Baxter John D, harness.
  • Bell Isaac, tanner.
  • Best Sallie Mrs, milliner.
  • Birdsell Bros, meat market.
  • Bloss Edmund, baker.
  • Bush John W, agt Adams Ex Company.
  • Bush & Hemphill, produce.
  • Calkin Eliza Mrs, milliner.
  • Caseltine William jr, confectioner.
  • Clark Cornelius, blacksmith.
  • Clore William, Plow Manufacturer.
  • Cofield William R, sewing machines.
  • Coles John B, lawyer.
  • Colter William, general store.
  • Craig William H, physician.
  • Davis John G, boots and shoes.
  • David Rodman L, lawyer.
  • Downey A C & G C, lawyers.
  • Downey George E, insurance.
  • Eades James S, stoves and tinware.
  • Elliott William, coal.
  • Empire House, L W Scranton, propr.
  • Enoch Walter F, blacksmith.
  • Eshman John, lumber and coal.
  • Espey H S & Son, grocers and R R agt.
  • Gary Enos, furniture.
  • Gary John W, baker.
  • Gibson George B, hardware.
  • Gillespie William, physician.
  • Gould Richard H, livery.
  • Grace Harriet B Mrs, dry goods.
  • Guenther A Rev, (Lutheran).
  • Hall Daily B, publisher Rising Sun Local.
  • Hall Daniel T, shoemaker.
  • Harris James P, carpenter.
  • Harwood & Son, painters.
  • Hathaway Shadrach, shoemaker.
  • Hoffner Walter, locksmith.
  • Horsfall Thomas, merchant tailor.
  • Jones John H, real estate.
  • Jones Oscar, grocer.
  • Jones Richard M, justice of the peace.
  • Keeney George H, undertaker.
  • Kittle & Miller, boots and shoes.
  • Kurr Henry, shoemaker.
  • Langsdale R G, physician.
  • Langsdale & Buchanan, druggists.
  • Love & Steigmiller, saloon.
  • McAroy George, druggist.
  • McHenry Timothy, livery.
  • McMahon S S Rev, (Methodist).
  • McMurray Eliza Mrs, propr Riverside House.
  • Marble James W, grocer.
  • Marquett Frederick, harness.
  • Mayfield William, grocer.
  • Merrell M P, dentist.
  • Merrell & Son, blacksmith.
  • Miller William W, cigars and tobacco
  • Miller & Son, flour mill.
  • Moore George I, lumber.
  • National Bank of Rising Sun; capital, $100,000; Samuel Seward, prest; J N Perkins, cashr.
  • Olmstead H F Rev, (Presbyterian).
  • Pate Henry, grocer.
  • Pate John M, lumber dealer.
  • Pate & Gregory, produce
  • Peyton James H, physician.
  • Redd Smith B, barber.
  • Riggs John, blacksmith.
  • Rising Sun Local (weekly), D B Hall, publisher.
  • Rising Sun Recorder (weekly), F J Waldo & Co, publishers.
  • Riverside House, Eliza McMurray, propr.
  • Rollins Richard J, barber.
  • Scholly William M, cigars and tobacco.
  • Scranton Lee N, propr Empire House.
  • Seward M J & Co, dry goods.
  • Smith Ernest, wagonmaker.
  • Steele R A, furniture and undertaker.
  • Stewart Stephen H, lawyer.
  • Stevenson George A, physician.
  • Sullivan William H, physician.
  • Summers Charles L, general store.
  • Talbott Joseph W, flour mill.
  • Thorn David C, druggist.
  • Fisher William, shoemaker.
  • Toohey John, marble works.
  • Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
  • Vosberg & McMackin, dressmakers.
  • Vowter W P Rev, (Christian).
  • Waldo R J & Co, publishers Rising Sun Recorder.
  • Walton Daniel K, photographer.
  • Ward Bros, jewelers.
  • Weaver Jacob, justice of the peace.
  • Whitlock John T jr, grocer.
  • Whitlock William H, saw mill.
  • Wilber David, insurance.
  • William John D, jeweler.
  • Williams Will W, Attorney at Law and Collecting Agt.