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ACKWORTH.
Population, 150. An incorporated village on the C., B. & Q. R. R., in Lincoln township, Warren county, 5 miles e. of Indianola, the county and nearest banking point, and 22 miles e. of Des Moines. Free Methodist and Friends churches. Has Tel., Exp. Adams. James T. Vincent, postmaster.

Beard E N, teacher.
Cook Rev D B (Friends).
Helsel Rev (Free Methodist).
Short J, blacksmith.
Vincent J T, General Store and Livery.
Williams Hugh, hotel and lumber.


CARLISLE.
Population, 550. An incorporated town on the C. R. I. & P. R. R., in Allen Township, 12 miles north of Indianola, the judicial seat, and 10 1/2 miles s.e. of Des Moines. Has Baptist, Christian, Methodist and United Brethren churches, a graded school, a bank and a newspaper, the Warren County Journal. Tel., W U Exp., Telephone connection.

Alkire, Joseph, farm impts
Beauchamp Caswell, general store.
Bedwell G F, restaurant.
Blake J D, physician.
Buchne John J, carpenter.
Carlisle Cornet Band, S B Clements dir.
Carlisle House, James McDowell propr.
Carlisle Lumber Co.
Carlisle Opera House, J O Utterson propr.
Citizens Bank.
Clement & Peterson, hardware.
Clough B F, blacksmith.
Cope John H, carpenter.
Courtney John, mason.
De Ford J E, drugs.
Finch Thomas T, carriages.
Foulke Wm F, general store.
Guynn Mrs N E, milliner.
Hull Franklin C, physician.
Hutton Wm A, publr Warren County Journal.
Keeny E F, carpenter.
Krotz Wm, harnessmaker and shoemaker.
Lewis George, mason.
Lewis Henon, mason.
Lohmann Fred, meats. McDowell James, propr Carlisle House.
Melee Wm, prin of school.
Miller Austin R, general store.
Myer Henry, restaurant.
Owens Henry, paper hanger.
Park W F, feed mill.
Patterson E W, hardware.
Perkins W F, coal.
Reed J E, physician.
Reese Ellsworth, painter.
Reynolds Henry, blacksmith.
Rusk Rev A H (Methodist).
Sanders Earl, carpenter.
Sanders & Park, general store.
Shrader V W, publr Warren County Journal.
Sperow Wm E, physician.
Stephens Mrs F E, millinery.
Utterson J P, carpenter.
Warren County Journal, V W Shrader publr.
Webster James, farm implements.
Wright Rollin R, insurance.
Young Edward H, undertaker.


CHURCHVILLE.
Population, 100. On the Chicago, Great Western Ry., in Jefferson township, Warren county, 13 miles n. w. of Indianola, the county seat, 5 from Bevington, the nearest banking point, and 18 s. of Des Moines. Has Catholic and Lutheran churches. Tel., Postal. Exp., W., F. & Co. Frank Hall, postmaster.

Curless H, physician.
Field J J, railroad, exp and tel agt.
Kirby & Burk, general store.
Hall Frank, Real Estate.
McManus James, carpenter and meats.
Smith Rev (Lutheran).
Weil Rev Edw G (Catholic).


CLARKSON.
On the C., B. & Q. R. R., in Allen township, Warren county, 2 from Carlisle, the nearest bank connection, and 13 n. e. of Indianola, the judicial seat. Exp. Adams. Tel. W U. Telephone connection. Has rural delivery from Carlisle.

Hartman, W H, general store.
Hartman & Miller, grain.
Taylor & Co, grain.


CONGER.
Population, 40. On the Chicago, Great Western Ry., in Jefferson township, Warren county, 12 miles w. of Indianola, the county seat, 7 from St. Charles, its banking point, and 22 from Des Moines. Tel, Postal Exp., W. F. & Co. Telephone connection. J. W. Nuxum postmaster.

Adams J G, general store.
Miller James, R R, exp and tel agt.
Nuxum J W, Physician.


COOL.
A discontinued postoffice in Squaw township, Warren county, 10 miles s. of Indianola, the judicial seat, its banking and shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.


CUMMING.
Population, 300, A village in Linn township, Warren county, on the Chicago, Great Western Ry., 18 miles n, w, of Indianola, the seat of justice, and 14 from Des Moines. Has Catholic, Quaker and Methodist Episcopal churches and a bank. Tel., Postal Exp., W., F. & Co. John Malone, postmaster.

Cahill J J, agricultural implements.
Cale & Misner, general store.
Casady Simon & Co, proprs Cumming Bank.
Collins Ed, livery.
Cumming Bank, Simon Casady & Co proprs.
Cupp & Harless, blacksmiths.
Fagan John, meats.
Fryer T J, blacksmith.
Gillaspie John, grocer.
Haynes & Son, feed mill.
Huston C L, barber.
McBride & Huston, agrl impts.
Malone John, General Store.
Murphy Thomas, live stock.
Oliver L, lumber.
Pritchard J E, live stock.
Thacher H M, R R, exp and tel agt.
Wagner D K, harness.


FORD.
Population, 40. On the Des Moines river, and on the C., B. & Q. R R., in Richland township, Warren county, 16 miles n. e. of Indianola, the judicial seat, Hartford, 2 1/2 miles distant, is the nearest banking point. Stage daily to Hartford, fare 25 cents. Exp., Adams, Tel., W. U. Telephone connection. Perry Furrow, postmaster.

Butler Scott, grocer.
Furrow Perry, General Store.
Gwinn W W, grain buyer.
Harris Elmer, coal miner.
Ray M C, grain and live stock.
Shepherd Wesley, livery.
Thompson & Brafford, coal mine.


HARTFORD.
Population, 210. A village in Richland township, Warren county, 15 miles n. e. of Indianola, the county seat and 2 1/2 from Ford, the nearest railroad station. Has Baptist, Christian and Presbyterian churches and a bank. Mail, daily. Telephone connection, Lizzie Shepherd, postmaster.

Badgley A A, jeweler.
Badgley Ira, carpenter.
Barr M M, general store.
Buttery V S, contractor and builder.
Cain W H, constable.
Kelley Rev Wm A.
Kurtz W G, meat market.
Nichols Tip, barber.
Noe L C, blacksmith.
Nunnally L B, general store. Noe, Carl, feed mill.
Robinson F E, barber.
Sever & Chaney, hardware.
Shepherd Chub, teacher.
Shepherd Ernest, painter.
Shepherd Joseph, carpenter.
Shepherd J L confr, notions and stationery.
Shepherd Lizzie, Postmaster.
Shepherd W, mason.
Shepherd W R, painter.
Sturman Elden C, phys and justice.


INDIANOLA.
Population, 3,500. The judicial seat of Warren county is an incorporated city, located on the C., R. I. & P. and C., B. & Q. Rys. (depots 250 yards apart), 22 miles s. of Des Moines and 308 from Chicago, It is lighted by electricity, has water works, fire department, telephone exchange, 7 churches. excellent public schools and Simpson College, a public library, an opera house banks and 3 weekly newspapers, the Advocate-Tribune, the Herald and the Record. Ships grain, live stock, butter. Eggs and produce. Tel., W. U. Exp., U. and Adams. E. B. Dowell, postmaster.

Advocate-Tribune, Clinton Price, Publisher.
Alden George H, physician.
Anderson T T & J M, publrs Indianola Herald.
Anderson & Farley (John P Anderson, George Farley), general store.
Arlington Hotel, T E Horner propr.
Automobiles and Moving Pictures, C J Schreiber proprietor.
Badley Ernest V, bakery and restaurant.
Baker Edward L, physician.
Baker Joanna, prof Simpson College.
Baker Ruth, instr Simpson College.
Barker Arthur W, egg packer and shipper.
Barker Warren W, general store.
Barnett Lemar & Sons, horse breeder.
Barnes & Goodman, real estate.
Barrows Frank E, dir of music Simpson College.
Barrows Mary A, asst prof of Simpson College.
Bartell Floyd E, prof Simpson College.
Bartholomew Wm N, hardware.
Bennison Henry P, asst prof Simpson Coll.
Bentley Elizabeth C, prof Simpson Coll.
Berry Wm H, lawyer.
Best Robert L & Co (Robert L Best, F E Smith), clothing.
Beymer Wm J, carpenter.
Bonus Daniel H, asst prof Simpson Coll.
Braucht Charles, tinner.
Brown O C, lawyer.
Browne J L, notary.
Burberry F S, clothing and grocer.
Hurke W A, instr Simpson College.
Burns H F, lawyer.
Bussey Myrtle, asst prof Simpson Coll.
Butter & Miller (Oliver K Butter, A H Miller), jewelers.
Calhoun Lewis T, carpenter.
Carpenter L D, dentist.
Cheshire Sam, clothing.
Cline & Shaver (Willis L Cline, Alver Shaver), livery.
Clore W A, notions.
Coffin T N, county treasurer.
Connoran Clifford W, jeweler.
Cornwall Addie, instr Simpson College.
Crabbe W K, paints, oils, etc.
Craig Worth, physician.
Craven Frankie, instr Simpson Coll.
Crawford M R, ice.
Dashiell Della M, milliner.
Davis Charles, paperhanger.
Davis John, physician.
Dietrich & Schreier, shoemaker.
Douglass Rev E E (United Presbyterian).
Douglas Jeremiah, poultry.
Dowell E B, publr Indianola Record.
Dyke & Son (John C and Thomas J), grocers.
Farley George, lumber.
Fears Michael D, carpenter.
Fenner & Son (Mrs Louise and Wesley N), grocers.
First National Bank (Capital $50,000), J M Harlan Pres, J Samson Cashier.
Flesher John W, blacksmith.
Flint H W, instr Simpson College.
Frazer Thomas, real estate.
Frazier & Silliman, real estate.
Glebrick Wm, boots and shoes.
Graham R W, meats.
Gilliland A H, county surveyor.
Graves W A, county recorder.
Gridley E G, instr Simpson College.
Guy A R, auctioneer.
Hagler Lora, asst prof Simpson College.
Haldeman E Co (Elmore Haldeman), Furniture and Undertakers.
Hamilton W E, prof Simpson College.
Hansch August, cigar mnfr.
Harlan J M Lumber Co, J M Harlan propr.
Hartman Ebenezer W, insurance and mayor.
Harvey's Department Store (Katherine and Tarina Harvey).
Hawkeye Telephone Co, H O Woods mngr.
Haworth & Frank, vet surgeons.
Henderson & Henderson (Member Abstracters Assn of Iowa) (F P and J H Henderson), Abstracters.
Henry Bros (J A and O H), horse breeders.
Hewitt W J, county auditor.
Hiatt L E, chairman Board Supervisors.
Hickman George, confectionery.
Hohl George E, blacksmith.
Hohn Frederick, blacksmith.
Holmes Rev E M (Methodist).
Holmes Merrill, instr Simpson College.
Hooper M L, physician.
Hoover H J, meats.
Hopper Harry E, real estate.
Horner Mabel, asst prof Simpson College.
Horner T E, propr Hotel Arlington.
Horsley John L, instr Simpson College.
Howard J W, lawyer.
Hoyt Homer D, baker and restaurant.
Hughes & Bro (James H and George R), grocers.
Hullinger W E, instr Simpson College.
Hunsicker C L, dentist.
Hunting Mary O, prof Simpson College.
Husted D W, drugs.
Illsley Rev C T (Baptist).
Indianola Banking Co, John Schee Pres, W G Stanley Cashr.
Indianola Herald, T T & J M Anderson publrs.
Indianola Opera House, Henry Spray mngr.
Indianola Public Library, Hannah Babb librarian.
Indianola Record, E D Dowell publr.
Iowa Telephone Co, Joe Scanland mgr.
Johnson George E, dry goods.
Judkins O P, county coroner and phys.
Keables Charles F L, carriagemaker.
Keeney Silas G, livery.
Kimer G L, sheriff.
Krebbs A C, director of School of Oratory, Simpson College.
Krell S A, principal of High School.
Kress Adam, barber.
Kress & Reiss, barbers.
Kuhn O E, asst prof Simpson College.
Landsbury John J, asst prof Simpson Coll.
Leach Joseph W, asst prof Simpson Coll.
Lee Arthur, drugs.
Lunday James W, marble.
McCleary John D, physician.
McClelland Ida C & Co (Ida C McClelland, W J Beymer), milliners.
McCoy Hardware and Harness Co (Chas M Harry, Joseph M Ray and Willard McCoy).
McGranahan Bros, grocers.
McGuffin C B, barber.
McLaughlin C B, agent C, R I & P Ry.
McNaught John T, blacksmith.
McNeil Carl, livery.
McNeil Harrison, lawyer.
McNeil Harry H, lawyer.
Marlatt Mrs M E, milliner.
Martin John D, asst prof Simpson Coll.
Mauk Stella, instr Simpson College.
Maxson Eunora, asst prof Simpson Coll.
Meek & Robertson Co (Charles B Meek, A R W Robertson), general store.
Miller E L, prof Simpson College.
Nickols Albert W, photographer.
Ogg & Jackson (A L Ogg, J M Jackson), real estate.
Olive Everett, asst prof Simpson College.
Osborn J H, general store.
Osborn Walter, instr Simpson College.
Pardee May, instr Simpson College.
Park Wm M, physician.
Parker D H, drayage.
Perry E W & Sons (Ellas W and Ned W), dry goods.
Peterman James H, grocer.
Porter Rev Robert K (Presbyterian).
Porterfield Emmet, physician.
Powers John L, clothing.
Prather John M, laundry.
Price Clinton, Publr Advocate-Tribune.
Pritchard L B, clerk of court.
Pritchard, M J & A L proprs the Traveling Men's Home Hotel.
Proudfoot A V, lawyer.
Proudfoot, Dyke & Smith (Thomas Proudfoot, John H Dyke, George E Smith), furniture.
Pryor J C instr Simpson College.
Radebaugh, J W, county supt of schools.
Read W B, prof Simpson College.
Reis Fred G, blacksmith.
Reynolds C C & Co, hardware.
Richarel George C, harness.
Rowe & Robertson, barbers.
Schreiber Jacob H, blacksmith.
Scroggs R E, dentist.
Shaw Frank, drayage.
Shelton Charles E, pres Simpson College.
Short B, drayage.
Short Wash, drayage.
Shrier C C, instr Simpson College.
Simpson College, Charles E Shelton pres.
Simpson College Brass Band, W R Colton conductor.
Slocum John W, drugs.
Smith Fern, instr Simpson College.
Smith O E, supt of High School.
Smith R A, instr Simpson College.
Speer G W, real estate.
Sprague A W, restaurant.
Spray Henry, grocer.
Spray Wm B, jeweler.
Steyer Ida B, prof Simpson College.
Surber L H, physician.
Swartslander Lem R, restaurant.
Sigler P C & Co, lumber and grain.
Talbott Bros (Lee and Albert), live stock.
Tidball S H, Justice of peace.
Tilton John L, prof Simpson College.
Todhunter House The, J J Todhunter propr.
Todhunter J J, propr Todhunter House.
Traveling Men's Home Hotel, M J & A L Pritchard proprs.
Trimble Shoe Co.
Trueblood Estella, prof Simpson College.
Tutt Paul R, asst prof Simpson College.
Warren County State Bank (capital $50,000), John A Story pres, J H Derrough cashr.
Warthen & Lamb, shoes.
Watson Joseph O, lawyer.
West Lieut Emory S, USA, asst prof Simpson College.
White H W, instr Simpson College.
Wilson W M, county attorney.
Worth Savings Bank (capital $20,000), W H Berry pres, G A Worth cashr.
Wright Edwin P, books and stationery and agt US Exp Co.
Wyatt E O, instr Simpson College.
Young Fred C, harness.
Zarley Mrs C W, photographer.


LACONA.
Population, 550. An incorporated town on the C., B. & Q. R. R., in White Breast township, Warren county, 19 miles s. e. of Indianola, the judicial seat, and 42 from Des Moines. It has Christian and Methodist Episcopal churches, a graded public school, a weekly newspaper, the Ledger, and a bank. Telephone and telegraph facilities. Exp., Adams. James W. Thorn, postmaster.

Ackors George H, furniture.
Alters J B, R R exp and tel agt.
Baker Eugene S, general store.
Balderson Gladstone, teacher.
Bank of Lacona (capital $25,000), Elias Mills pres, H M Wilson cashr.
Beeman J C, restaurant.
Bowles Mrs J W, milliner.
Clevenger Wm F, Justice of Peace and Mayor.
Clevenger & Cornell (C C Clevenger, D M Cornell), carpenters.
Cochrane J W, thresher.
Coles Cassius, livery.
Dinshee & Son, restaurant.
Dubois Jacob, hog breeder.
Elmendorf N L, hog breeder.
Eschback Rev L (Lutheran).
Farmers Savings Bank (Capital $10,000), George Miller Pres, Wm Carpenter Cashr.
Feher Frank, blacksmith.
Fetters Ella, teacher.
Fletcher Robert, general store.
Fletcher & Bissett, live stock.
Fogle R E, paperhanger.
Jenkins J C, barber.
Kessler J J, horse and mule breeder.
Frey E D, poultry breeder.
Grubble George, horse breeder, 4 miles n.
Haltum Bert, livery.
Hatfield George E, physician.
Hoffman Louis, harnessmaker.
Hughes Mae, teacher.
Hunerdosse Della, teacher.
Hunerdosse Olives, teacher.
Keve Lumber Co.
Konrad C & F F, feed mill and blksmiths.
Konrad C & Son, General Store.
Krutsinger Sylvia, teacher.
Landes R S, Jeweler.
Lacona Ledger, Lottie Sullivan publr.
Lykins Ethel, teacher.
McDowell Georgia, teacher.
McKinley Wm, grain.
Miller H, coal miner.
Miller R, coal miner.
Miller & Edgington, saw mill.
Moon Scott, meats.
Murray T H, horses.
Parkens Boyd, carpenter.
Pogue James A, general store.
Porter Mattie, teacher.
Ralston S A, drugs.
Rodgers C R, plasterer.
Rogers A J, propr Hotel Rogers.
Shupe Bros, hardware.
Shupe Charles O, barber.
Shupe C L, hardware.
Smith Rev Louis J (Methodist).
Stewart G J & Co (G J and H B Stewart), lumber.
Stumbaugh W B, physician.
Sullivan Lottle, publr Lacona Ledger.
Thorn James W, Postmaster.


LIBERTY CENTER.
Population, 100. In Liberty township, Warren county, 14 miles s. of Indianola, the judicial seat, and 7 from Lacona, the nearest banking and shipping point. Has Friends and Methodist Episcopal churches. George O. Barger, postmaster.

Alter J B, R R, Exp and Tel Agt.
Farmers Bank (capital $10,000), W E Lyon pres, George W Judkins cashr.
Ferguson C A, General Store, Books and Stationery.
Flesher Richard, barber.
Funk W A, Justice of peace.
Hite N, grain and cattle.
Jones W A, coal miner.
Lawyer Bros, plasterers.
Liberty Center Band.
Lyon W E, grain and cattle.
McFarland Edna, teacher.
McFarland S B, hotel.
McKinney S, blacksmith.
Shupe S J, grocer and hardware.
Shupe & Bassett, restaurant.
Stokesberry & Meelser, general store.
Taylor I C, physician.
Twsing Kate, prin of school.
Wilson, W R, feed mill.


LIDA.
On the C., G. W. Ry., in Linn township, Warren county, 14 miles n. w. of Indianola, the county seat, and 5 from Cumming, the nearest banking point. Has rural delivery from Norwalk.


LOTHROP.
On the Middle river and on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Jefferson township, Warren county, 9 miles n. w of Indianola, the county seat, and 3 from Spring Hill, the nearest banking point. Has rural delivery from Prole.

Leggett J L grain.


MEDFORD.
A discontinued postoffice in White Oak township, Warren county, 10 miles south west of Indianola, the judicial seat. Has rural delivery from New Virginia.


MEDORA.
A discontinued postoffice in Warren county, 14 miles of Indianola, the county seat and banking point, and 8 from New Virginia, the nearest shipping point, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.

Burgess & Son, general store.
Himstreet HH, general store.
Parker F, wagonmaker.
Taggert C C & Son, blacksmiths.


MILO.
Population, 800. An incorporated town on the C. B. & Q. R. R. in Belmont township, Warren county, 19 miles s. e. of Indianola, the judicial seat, and 28 e. of Des Moines. Settled in 1879. Has Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian churches, a bank and a weekly newspaper, the Milo Motor. Exp., Adams. Tel., W. U. Telephone connection. Charles J. Millican, postmaster.

Bank of Milo (cap $10,000), Nathan Schee pres, J E Clayton cashier.
Baysinger P A, blacksmith.
Burgess & Son, real estate and ins.
Chittenden G W, produce.
Citizens Bank (Capital $20,000), J A Notestine Pres, C S Fair Cashier.
Coventry Rev (Presbyterian).
Emmons John M, genl store and restr.
Fellows E H, drugs.
Fridley G W, supervisor.
Guy & Flesher, live stock.
Hall C B, wagonmaker.
Hicklin N N, livery.
Hicks C W, hotel.
Irwin J F, jeweler.
Jacobs N B & Son (N B and H E), clothing.
McClelland R B & Sons (Robert B, Edward C, and James), general store.
Milo Drug Co.
Milo Lumber Co, J M Harlan proprietor.
Milo Motor, George Stafford publr.
Motherhood W T, carpenter.
Murdock A J, restaurant.
Paulson E C, harness.
Pennington B F, barber.
Price P F, physician.
Pritchett E B, hardware and furniture.
Sigler F C, hardware and grain.
Smith & Son, hardware and furniture.
Summers D W, real estate and loans.
Tennant Rev R J (Methodist).
Stafford George, publr Milo Motor.
Walker J B, meats.


MOTOR.
A discontinued postoffice in Belmont township, Warren county, 14 miles s. e. of Indianola, the Judicial seat and 7 from Milo, whence mail is supplied by rural delivery.


NEW VIRGINIA.
Population, 400, An incorporated village on the C., B. & Q. R. R., in Virginia township, Warren county, 22 miles s. w. of Indianola, the county seat, and 35 s. of Des Moines. Has Christian, Dunkard and Methodist Episcopal churches, 2 banks and a weekly newspaper, the New Virginian. Tel., W. U. Exp Adams. Telephone connection. John T. Strock, postmaster.

Ackerman J N, veterinary surgeon.
Barber & Keller, general store.
Bolyard Mrs Cora, milliner.
Carpenter Rev L B (Methodist).
Citizens Savings Bank (capital $10,000), Simon Casady pres, F C Stiffer cashr.
Clarinda Poultry, Butter & Egg Co, John F Felton mngr.
Cottage Hotel, Mrs Martha E Ralston propr.
Davidson Robert, pres New Virginia Savings Bank.
Davidson W J, cashr New Virginia Savings Bank.
Davidson & Stansell, real estate.
Fee R M, physician.
Felton Alma V, Asst Postmaster.
Felton Z T, flour, feed and coal.
Frederick L E, live stock and auctioneer.
Freeborn Alva, jeweler and confr.
Freeman Eliza, live stock.
Gripp & Mills, hardware and implts.
Hamilton Henry O, painter.
Harsh C W, contractor.
Harsh & Frazier (John W Harsh, Gideon W Frazier), blacksmiths and wagon repairing.
Himstreet L D, live stock dealer.
Hulburd O T & Co, Z T Felton mngr, grain.
Hurst D F, real estate.
Iowa Telephone Co, A L Freeborn mngr.
Jones H E, plasterer.
Kramer J A, brick mnfr and harness.
Leachman Lumber Co (R P & H B Leachman).
Limbocker Rev E R, physician.
McClintock Stuart D, livery.
McGee Rufus K, general store.
Moore George W, furniture.
Mutual Telephone Co, G W Braucht mgr.
New Virginia Savings Bank (capital $20,000), Robert Davidson pres, W J Davidson cashr.
New Virginian, L E Shane Publr.
New Virginian Drug Co (E L Coye & Son).
Porter E G, meats.
Power S A, R R, Exp and Tel Agt.
Queen T H, live stock.
Ralston Mrs Martha E, propr Cottage Hotel.
Roy & Harsh (Lee Roy, W F Harsh), blacksmiths.
Sculley L E, restaurant.
Shane L E, Mayor, Justice and Publr New Virginian.
Stacy I H, supervisor.
Stansell G O, barber.
Stansell Lewis, drayman.
Strock John T, Postmaster.
Strohm J K, harness and shoemaker.
Thomas Rev I J (Progressive Brethren).
Thompson E L, real estate.
Van Scoy Henry C, hardware.
Van Scoy & Coltrane (Mildred M Van Scoy, Alva J Coltrane), general store.
Wilson James H, drugs.
Woods Oliver W, general store.


NORWALK.
Population, 375. An incorporated town on the C., B. & Q. Ry in Linn township, Warren county, 15 miles n. w. of Indianola, the county seat, and 10 from Des Moines. Has Christian and Methodist Episcopal churches, a weekly newspaper, The Free Press, and a bank. Telegraph and telephone facilities. Tel., W. U. Exp., Adams. F. M. Beery, postmaster.

Allen E M, meats.
Allison W J, feed mill.
Beery E M, Stationery.
Berry R E, painter and decorator.
Brown D K, apiarist.
Clyde James, barber.
Cooley & Son, publrs Free Press.
Corbitt Mrs P, propr Norwalk House.
Crun C F, general store.
Dorsey Wm, R R, exp and tel agt.
Easter ---, general store.
Free Press, Conley & Son publrs.
Guthrie E E, RFD carrier.
Harnned Rev M R (Methodist).
Kliendorst J W, blacksmith.
Norwalk Bank, (Simon Cassidy & Co.).
Norwalk House, Mrs P Corbitt propr.
Norwalk Ladies Band, W S Payne instr.
Norwalk Orchestra, W S Payne instr.
Snyder Bros, lumber.
Snyder C F, carpenter.
Snyder Josephine, milliner.
Snyder Madison, carpenter.
Stemmer G H, live stock.
Stephenson Rev W T (Christian).
Welty Ephraim, physician.
White George, plasterer.
Willett & Beery, drugs.
Wright George B, carpenter.
Young B A, baker.
Yount D W, mayor.


ORILLIA.
Population, 25. On the Chicago, Great Western Ry., in Linn township, Warren county, 20 miles n. w. of Indianola, the judicial seat, and 3 from Cumming, the nearest banking point. Tel., W. U. Exp., W., F. & Co. Telephone connection. John H. Rockefellow, postmaster.

Cale Mabel, music teacher.
Huston Earl, advertising agt.
Miller J L live stock.
Odell Rey (Methodist).
Orillia Orchestra.
Patrick Jessie, teacher.
Rockfellow John & Co, General Store.
Rockfellow J H, grain.
Rockfellow L J, R R, Exp and Tel Agt.


PALMYRA.
In Palmyra township, Warren county, 18 miles s. e. of Des Moines, 12 n. e. of Indianola, the county seat, 8 from Carlisle, the nearest banking point, and 5 1/2 from Ford, the nearest railroad station. Has rural delivery from Carlisle.

Craig Coy, chairman bd of supervisors.
Schooler W B, General Store and Agricultural Implements.
Woods H E, general store.


PROLE.
Population, 60. In Jefferson township, Warren county, on the Burlington Route, 12 miles n. w. of Indianola, the seat of justice, and 7 from Norwalk, the nearest bank location. Tel., W. U. Exp., Adams. Telephone connection. Wm. Slinker, postmaster

Burkhead J W, stock buyer.
Butler J M, R R, exp and tel agt.
Elliott Wm, teacher.
Haner Charles, blacksmith.
Keller Henderson, carpenter.
Keller Orvill, carpenter.
Keller Wm, carpenter and contractor.
Slinker Wm, General Store and Postmaster.
Wheeler James, boarding house.
Wheeler John, barber.
Wheeler Wilbur, livery.


SANDYVILLE.
In Union township, Warren county, 10 miles e. of Indianola the county seat, 5 from Ackworth and 7 from Pleasantville, both of which latter places afford shipping facilities. Has a Methodist Episcopal church and a bank. Telephone connection. Has rural delivery from Ackworth.

Bank of Sandyville, W A Henry Pres, Ned E Spurgin Cashier.
Brown J M, contractor and builder.
Frank J E, veterinary surgeon.
Green J A, restaurant and grocer.
Green W B, barber.
Heirny E S, general store.
Knox Joseph, Mayor and Blacksmith.
Reevus M L, band.
Ridle Miles D, physician.
Stone B B, butcher.
Stanley E B, contractor and builder.


SPRING HILL.
Population, 125. On the Middle river, and on the C., R. I. & P. Ry., in Greenfield township, Warren county, 14 miles south of Des Moines, and 8 1/2 n. w. of Indianola, the county seat. Has Baptist, Christian and Methodist Episcopal churches, and a bank. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. D. D. Hughes, postmaster.

Adamson Fred, constable.
Aubert W L, R R, exp and tel agt.
Bank of Spring Hill (J R Lundy).
Bedwell George, blackmith.
Callahan D M, music teacher.
Hall Layman, physician.
Higgens & Higgens, builders.
Hughes D D, Postmaster, General Store, Drugs and Hotel.
Ledson Rev G T (Baptist).
Lundy J R, mayor.
Pitcock E, blacksmith.
Sterrett S E, plasterer.
Vandyke Rev B R (Methodist).
Yount E J, justice.


ST. MARY'S.
Population, 50. On the Burlington Route, in Jackson township, Warren county, 12 miles s. w. of Indianola, the county seat, and 5 from St. Charles, the nearest banking point. Has Catholle church. Exp., Adams. Tel., W. L. Telephone connection.

Cook Rev J A (Catholic).
Gillespie Mark, General Store.
Hennes Frank, grain and agrl) impts.
Lippold Theodore, hotel.
McClary W J, live stock.
Nuzum J W, physician.
Sporrer Frank, blacksmith.


SUMMERSET.
Population, 100. Also known as Somerset, is on Middle river, and on the C.. R. I. & P. Ry., in Lincoln township, Warren county, 6 miles n. of Indianola, the county seat and nearest banking point, and 12 from Des Moines. Has Baptist and Methodist Episcopal churches. Exp., U. S. Telephone connection. Lamer Adams, postmaster.

Adams Lamar, Postmaster.
Dye A H, wagonmaker.
Earl Bros & King, coal miners.
Evans Bros, coal miners.
Haubby W A, live stock.
Hemphill J F, general store.
Marshall W W, blacksmith.
Neades W H, R R, exp and tel agt.
Wadworth R B, live stock.


SUTTON.
A discontinued postoffice in Warren county. Has rural delivery from Indianola.


WICK.
Population, 50. On the C., B. & Q. R. R. in Warren county, 10 miles from Indianola, the seat of justice, and 7 n. e. of St. Charles, the location of the nearest bank. Exp., Adams, Tel., W. U. W. R. Lamb, postmaster.

Bell G J, railroad, exp and tel agt.
Hendrick James, painter and hotel.
Lamb W R, General Store.
Lee Rev S W (Baptist).
Nuzum S J, general store.
Sever T G, blacksmith.