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AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

The implement house of C. H. Cross, shown elsewhere, is 25x140 feet, a part of which has a second floor. The entire building is kept filled the year through with a full assortment of the latest improved farm machinery. Mr. Cross has been in the business less than two years, but has in that time won a large trade..

Messrs. McFarlane, Dickey & Co. have a fine establishment on Lower Broadway, illustrated on another page. Mr. McFarlane became a member of the firm during the past year, and has, in his hsort residence, made a good reputation for honest and square dealing. Their bulding is specially fitted for this business, being furnished with elevators, etc.

Geo. Gray's Elevator and Office, Gray pg. 42 Eden of the West

GEO. GRAY'S ELEVATOR AND OFFICE, GRAY.

W. C. Barton succeeded Jones & McKarahan in the implement business during the past summer, and secured a well established trade, which he has fortunately been able to hold.

D. N. Luse and Geo. Keen, respectively, engage in the same business to a considerable extent.

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HARNESS SHOPS.

D. E. Soar conducts a thriving business in the manufacture of harness and saddlery, employing three workmen of long experience, and using only first-class material. He was among the early settlers, and therefore enjoys a wide acquaintance and large patronage.

Danish College pg. 43 Eden of the West

DANISH COLLEGE, FIFTEEN MILES SOUTHWEST OF AUDUBON.

H. W. Wilson has also established a good business in this line and has ample force in the manufacturing department. His stock is always well assorted and complete.

MEAT MARKETS.

Audubon prides herself upon two meat markets which would adorn a metropolis. Prather Bros. opened a shop for the convenience of the first settlers, and have continued as caterers to the public taste.

Messrs. Doak & Gray, proprietors of the City Meat Market, are among the comparatively new firms of the city, but exerting their natural spirit of enterprise have quickly stepped to the front rank in the business circle. They conduct their business on the principle that "cleanliness is next to godliness," and in every way deserve the popularity they have so quickly won.

M. E. Church NE of Audubon pg. 43 Eden of the West

M. E. CHURCH, EIGHT MILES NORTHEAST OF AUDUBON.

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Transcribed February, 2025 by Cheryl Siebrass from History of Audubon and Audubon County, Iowa, The Eden of the West, 1887, pp. 42-43.

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