Macon County News Items - Business News/Local Advertisements Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) Saturday, April 7, 1855, Page 3 Column 1, 2 Local Affairs - New Advertisements Messrs Thorpe & Boyd have dissolved partnership. Mr. Boyd may be found at his office over Wood & Co's store. See card. Stephen Grimes adveritses for bricklaying and plastering. See card. B. C. Stratton having sold out his chair shop, has associated John W. Hartley with him and they are prepared to do a general auction and commission business. The Sherman House, by Tuttle & Patmor, Chicago, Illinois, is one of the best hotels in that city, and those who give them a call will be well cared for. See their card. Wm. Seanlan(sp?) has something to say to the citizens today. Read his advertisement carefully. G. M. Wood & Co. having removed into the store room lately occupied by Priest, Eastman & Co., offer excellent bargains in the dry goods line. Read advertisement and try them. B. C. Stratton J. W. Hartley Stratton & Hartley Auction and Commission Merchants, Decatur, Illinois. Prompt attention paid to sales of all kinds of property and collection of debts, on reasonable terms. Auction room in the building formerly occupied by Jas. R. Hartley Gentlemen's Furnishing Store Wm. Scanlan Decatur, Ill., Merchant Tailor, and dealer in Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c. A general assortment of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, such as shirts, collars, cravats, drawers, gloves, socks, suspenders, and shoulder-braces constantly on hand, including a general assortment of READY MADE CLOTHING for men and boys of the spring and summer style. Cutting done and suits made to order on short notice. Store on south side of Main street, opposite Brown & Bro's Drug Store Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) Thursday, November 15, 1855 Mess Prather & Cassell have dissolved partnership and J R Gorin, Esq., take the place of Mr. Cassell. Their large stock of Hardware and Cabinet ware has been removed to their new three story brick, corner of Main and Water street. Geo Wessels Jr., has purchased his Father a Shoe Shop and refitted up in good style. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois)March 6 1856 W. G. Fisher, John Cassell Fisher & Cassell Cabinet & Upholstery Manufacturers In the old Christian Church, south of Prather & Gorin's hardware store. Particular attention paid to paper and curtain hanging & carpet fitting. Coffins constantly on hand, ready made of all sizes; so those from a distance can be accommodated immediately. Hearse and attendance always on hand when required. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 14 1856 Berry H. Cassell, H. Stroh Cassell House South West Corner Public Square Decatur, Ills. The proprietors take pleasure in stating that they have just opened and furnished in an excellent style the above named house, and feel confident from the attention they intend to bestow to guests to make it one of the best houses in the West. Buss and baggage wagon will run in connection with cars, free of charge. Dec. 6, 1855 -38-tf Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 28 1856 The old building formerly occupied by Samuel Frederick, as a clothing store, is being refitted, in good style, with an open front and will present a neat and attractive appearance. We take pleasure in commending the establishment of Messrs. Miller & Co., dealers in groceries and provisions, to the patronage of our citizens. Our personal acquaintance with the firm warrants us in the belief that they will give satisfaction to customers. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) March 20 1856 Mr. Butler requests us to state that he has sold his gallery and the right of Ambrotyping in this county, to Mr. John Bear, who is fully competent to furnish the very best quality of pictures, and that he takes great pleasure in recommending his pictures to the community. We would also in this connection, beg leave to add our opinion as to the merits of Mr. Bear; we can easily say that his pictures are excellent, and we feel confident that he is destined to become a first class artist. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) March 27 1856 Improvements The second story of Hamsher & Knisely's ?lilery shop is being fitted up for a saloon. The steps on the outside are not much of an improvement to the looks of the building. J. F. Montgomery is enlarging his three story frame store room by filling up the L and attaching another building in the rear. We don't like the arrangement; the mass of wooden buildings in that corner are already dangerous, and we should prefer to see brick buildings go up in their stead; they are cheaper in the long run; the buildings, however, are so much acceded for business houses, that they will prove quite an advantage, but the utmost cae should be exercised as to their occupants. A frame building is also being erected North of Thompson's store-room, (now occupied by Mr. Spier). Our objections above will apply in part to this one also. E. O. Smith has commenced arrangements for the building of his fine brick stores. Success to each improvements. The wall for the first story of P. M. Wikoff's store room on Water street, are up, and we hope soon to be able to note its completion. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) April 10 1856 John Cassell Cabinet & Upholstery Manfacturer In the old Christian Church, south of Prather & Gorin's hardware store. Particular attention paid to paper and curtain hanging & carpet fitting. Coffins constantly on hand, ready made of all sizes; so those from a distance can be accommodated immediately. Hearse and attendance always on hand when required. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) June 19 1856 John Cassell H. Hummell Cassell & Hummell Manufactures and Dealers in Cabinet Ware And Upholstery In the Building formerly occupied by the Christian Church, south of Prather and Gorin's. Coffins constantly on hand, ready made of all sizes; so those from a distance can be accommodated immediately. Hearse and attendance always on hand when required. Decatur, June 12, 1856 Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) August 28 1856 Messrs. Cassell & Albert have moved their Cabinet Shop to the building one door east of Clement & Gordon's Hardware Store, and nearly opposite the "burnt district." Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) September 4 1856 More Improvements Another fine block of business houses is to be added to those which have already been commenced. Messrs. Frank Priest, J. Patterson, Jos. Kaufman, Tanner & McClurg and Cassell & Stroh, will unite in erecting a brick three-story block on the west side of the old square, adjoining the Cassell House. The two lower stories will be used for business purposes, and the third will be attached to the Cassell House, and arranged for sleeping apartments. The front wing of the Cassell House will also be extended westward, so as to unite with the new building. The whole will reflect credit upon the gentlemen interested. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) September 11 1856 The citizens of this and the adjoining counties will be pleased to learn, that Mr. John Capps has built a fine two-story business house, and is now in the receipt of a choice lot of new goods, selected with care by an experienced merchant. The store is on the corner of North Main and Prairie streets. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) September 18 1856 Of Interest to All The need of a Book Bindery in Decatur has long been felt by our citizens. Mr. C. G. Lutz has established a Bindery, in the rooms over G. M. Wood's store third story, and is prepared to do good work. We regret to say that the patronage thus far extended to him is not sufficient to justify him in remaining here. We say then to all who have books or pamphlets to be bound, to send in their work at once, or they will perhaps miss the chance. Mr. Lutz is a good workman and will give satisfaction. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) October 2 1856 The editor of the Peoria Transcript, in a letter to his paper, dated Decatur, Sept. 19th, pays the following compliment to one of our popular hotels. Last night we staid at the Cassell House, Decatur. We have had some experience in traveling, and hence begin to feel a little uneasy as night comes on, about the place where we shall be compelled to lay our head. Accordingly on our arrival here, we bespoke a bed insured against bugs, fleas and moschetoes, and to our delight we got it. A good clean bed, unfested with vermin, is a thing worthy of making a note of and we have accordingly put it down that such we got at the Cassell House. We shall go there again when we go to Decatur. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) October 2 1856 John Cassell, T. J. Albert Cassell & Albert Manufactureres and Dealers in Cabinet Ware, and Upholstery One door East of Clements & Gordon, opposite the Burnt District. Coffins constantly on hand, ready made of all sizes; so those from a distance can be accommodated immediately. Hearse and attendance always on hand when required. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) November 27 1856 Read the advertisement of Geo. Wood in another column. Mr. W. has an excellent stock of Goods, and sells at very fair prices. Try the goods and you are bound to give in. Water Street One year ago, and this street was a Slough, now it is decidedly one of the finest streets in the city. Commencing on the corner at Wingate's we pass to the two fine three story Brick buildings put up by Major E. O. Smith, now occupied by Stratton & Hubbard, thence to Wessells' Brick (two story) occupied by R. Wade, as a Book and Drug store, thence to Carters Row, put up by Col. Carter, Dr. Stapp & Mr. White; and occupied by Miller, Webb & Co., J. L. Fenton, the Chronicle Office, Democrat Office (..?..) & Tupper's Law Office, and Peddecord & Burrows Bankers. On the east side of Main Street we have Phoenix (..?...) the site of the burnt district owned by G.. F. Wessells, S. Stewart, Dr. Leforgee & Co., and P. M. Wykoff; occupied by G. F. Wessells' City Boot & Shoe Store, D. C. Lockwood & Co., Boot & Shoe Store, the two remaining buildings unoccupied. S. Wait, Law Office and Wykoff's Meat Market on the corner. Messrs. Stratton & Hubbard are doing a heavy business already both in Grocery and Dry Goods line. R. Wade is building up a good business, and in the Drug and Book line, shows an enterprise and taste, worthy of a heavy patronage. Miller, Webb & Co., formerly on the old square, are also doing a heavy business and have added to their large stock of Groceries, an immense stock of queens-ware. W. F. Walton has removed his marble shop to the building formerly occupied by the Democrat printing Office. While the Democrat Office has been moved to the second story over J. L. Fenton's store, where the Judge will dispense Democracy at 1.50 per year. Peddecord & Burrows, Bankers, may be found in the second story of Dr. Stapp's new brick immediately under the Chronicle Office, they have one of the neatest offices to be found in any of our inland cities. We learn that Mr. Preston Butler of Springfield, Ill., will open a Danguerrian saloon in this place as soon as rooms can be fitted up. He will occupy the 3d story of Dr. Lagorgee & Co's, Drug Store. Mr. Butler needs no encomiums from us here, where he is best known his pictures are pronounced the best in the State. Geo. F. Wessells has removed his stock to his new building where the best assortment of Boots and Shoes may be found at usual low rates. See Advertisement of big Boot. D. C. Lockwood & Co. are still to be found at the old stand, and may be justly denominated the Pioneer of Water Street. Give him a call. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) December 25 1856 We are pleased to learn that our esteemed friend D. C. Lockwood had opened a Real and Personal Estate Agency in this city. Those having business in that line to transact, will find Mr. L. a safe and sensible agent. Mr. Barnwell has removed his picture gallery to the third story of E. O. Smith's new Brick, where he will take your picture in good style at low rates Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) March 16 1857 Our friends Cassell and Albert, have just received a large stock of excellent Furniture which they infrom us must be sold at low rates, bargains warranted. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) April 2 1857 Travellers who have been in the habit of stopping at Taylor's Hotel, Decatur, will please take notice that the name of the house is changed to "Barnums Hotel" and they will further observe that its accommodations are improved. The Cassell House is indulging a process of house Tailoring, that is, putting on a new coat. They do things up about right there, so the Boarders say. We acknowledge the receipt of a circular from L. Shores, an old partner in merchandising. Mr. S. is with Bill, Fargo & Kellogg, of Chicago, and will bring quite a large trade to the House. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) April 30 1857 Embroidery and Stamping Miss Piper has procured the paterns etc, necessary for stamping and embroidering goods, and desires to receive the patronage of the ladies. Miss P. has had the misfortune to loose the free use of one of her feet, and desires to follow this branch of female industry rather than do nothing, be a dependent upon her friends. We have heard her work spoken of as being very fine, and hope that our lady readers will pay her a visit and see for themselves. Portrait Painters J. C. Merine, has been stopping for a few weeks at Barnwell's Gallery, engaged in painting the portraits of a number of our citizens. Among them we notice Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Peddecord, all life like and good copies of the original. Mr. M. is an artist of no ordinary ability, and we can safely recommend him to the patronage of the citizens of such towns as he may visit hereafter. Dr. W. J. Chenoweth has entered into partnership with Geo. Rust, in the publication of the Democratic Herald, of this city. The Doctor will find Jordan a hard road travel. But Doctors might as well burn their fingers as Pedagogues and Lawyers. Go in Doctor and get squeezed. We understand that Preston Butler of Springfield, Ill., is in our city making preparations for the establishment of a branch Picture Saloon in this city and will commence operations by Wednesday next. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) August 13 1857 Cassell and Albert have dissolved. The business is still carried on by John Cassell, where a large stock of Furniture may be found. No clever men than Cassell and his workmen, live in the city. They are deserving of a liberal patronage, which we are pleased to say they are receiving. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) May 21 1857 A New Hotel in Decatur Messrs Smith, Stapp, White, Goodman, Carter, Dempsey, Peddecord and others, have formed a company for the purpose of erection of a large first class Hotel in this city. It will be built on the lot north of the M. E. Church, will be four stories high, and built with the latest modern improvements. Harrah for the new Hotel and its enterprising builders. Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) June 25 1857 Messrs. Whitney & Green, may be found immediately over the Post Office. From the acquaintance we have with the firm we can recommend them to the patronage of the citizens who desire legal counsel. Judge Race will move his stock of Clothing into the new store room North of the Post Office, this week. The old customers will be pleased to learn that the Judge will continue to sell goods at the usual low rates. Broke Ground F. Priest & Co. have commenced the improvements on the "Old Square Broadway." The Cellar for the first building is being dug, all right, let the improvements go up. Hurrah for Clone & Murehouse The fine three story brick hardware store of the above firm, is now rapidly approaching completion, and will be an ornament to East Main street. New Law Firm Lather & Tupter The readers of the Chronicle will please note the forming of a new Law Firm. Mr. A. Lather, formerly of the firm of Wait(..?..)llahre, and Mr. Ansel Tupper, formerly of the village of Shelbyville, have a(..?..) themselves together as Counsel of Law and Solicitors in Chancery and are enterprising men and give promise of a brilliant future. Their office is in the north room of the second story of the Post Office building, where the la(..?) law library in the city may be found. City Paint Shop J. D.L. Meeks has moved into his new Paint Shop, a fine brick with glass front, on the corner of East Main and Franklin sts. - the site of the shop which was burnt down some time since. Those desiring painting, grazing, graining or sign writing would do well to call upon friend Meeks, who is a go ahead is a serious mechanic worthy of patronage. Powers' Block The workmen are busily engaged in building the wall of a new brick block, two and three stories with basement, adjoining Powers Hall building. Our businessmen are engaged in a glorious strife as they shall excel in adding to the substantial improvements of the city. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) April 28 1877 A New Bakery Mr. John Cassell has bought out the bakery of Mr. Joseph Siethen, near the corner of Cerro Gordo and Morgan streets, where he will carry on the bakery business in all its branches. A continuance of the old patrons is solicited, and new ones are cordially invited. The lowest prices will always rule at this establishment. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) May 4 1881 B. H. Cassell has built a one-story frame addition to his brick store on East Wood st., at a cost of $400. The size is 14 by 45 feet. It will be occupied by E. C. Linthicom as a shoe shop. The frame refreshment parlor which used to adorn the crown of Cassell's Hill, has been moved to the rear of the lot near the corner of East Wood street and Broadway, and will be fitted up by Mr. Cassell as a dwelling house at a cost of about $200. Decatur Weekly Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1881 > May > 26 Berry H. Cassell is erecting a two-story frame building, 22 ¼ by 30 feet in size, on the northeast corner of East Wood street and Broadway, near the Illinois Central Railroad. It will be occupied by Robert F. Brown, who will use the second floor as a dwelling and the first floor as a saloon. He has made application to the council for a license to sell liquor The Weekly Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1893 > January > 14 A Co-Operative Shop The journeymen painters have kept their promise to open a shop and will be in the field for work. Their shop has been established at 238 West Main street, and the managers are D. J. Halleck, J. T. Linehan and James McClure. There are about sixty journeymen painters in the city to be supplied with work from this shop. The success of this venture will be watched with interest. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1894 > September > 6 Printing Office Sold Heskett, the printer, has sold his printing establishment to Charlie and Frank Cassell of the Republican office. This plant is a good one and the Cassell Bros. Are good men. A successful busienss for them is the prophecy of all who know them. HOME ©2008 Genealogy Trails