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MiDowners Grove 37 Years AgoWin. J. Herring first located in this vicinity some three years ago, and during this time has erected several fine and imposing structures, besides doing considerable other kinds of work. In all he has done we understand he has been faithful in the performance of his contracts, and given entire satisfaction in the quality of his work. Many years' ex* perience on a varied kind of buildings in Chicago before coming here, has brought him to a high standard of excellence as a contractor and builder, to whom our ctiizcns extend liberal patronage.Beidleman Brothers, which firm consists of Wm. J. and Alexander P. Beidleman, are the two popular and leading mason builders of Downers Grove and vicinity. The former has resided in Du Page county since 1846, and the latter was born herein sometime thereafter, having had 26 and 11 years’ experience at the trade respectively. They are called on to do the principal work of this locality in their line, and the many foundations and other kinds of work to be seen hereabout will prove the skill they have acquired as builders.E. J. Miller, the florist, has one of the largest, most select ami varied stocks of house and bedding out plants of any florist in any village of equal size to this we know of. She has a fine and growing trade, which has been secured by a thorough, systematic and laborious devotion to the business for which she has a passion and is master of,Mrs. R. C. Bales, the lady who representa the millinery part of the village has resided here many years and has been in business a long time. She has exhibited much taste, skill and judgment in her selections, and while her stock Is not as immense as those in large cities yet is particularly complete. She is a re liable and painstaking lady and merits the large patronage extended.oountry, having located hare in is now engaged in manufacturing ail^ kinds of brooms. For many years he was a successful farmer but retiredJ( therefrom some time ago, and for , recreation and in order to keep busy ( continued his broom factory, which j he established in 1866. He owns and . occupies valuable property near the depot in the village, and has the reputation of making brooms of all kinds and sizes equal to the very best andsuperior to many that are found in the market merely for the purpose of J. M. Barr, the ex-postmaster, has salt. He is a brother of Judge H. W. resided here since 1867, except dur- Blodgett and Major E. A. Blodgett ng his absence in the 33rd Ills. in-'of Chicago, and C. B. Blodgett of fantry during the war, and has been Downers Grove, engaged in insurance all the time. He I Austin Co. consists of A. B. is now agent for the Home Insurance Austin and A. E. Crittenden, owners Co., of Ney York, a company whi«h „f extensive nurseries here known as can be confidently recommended. | Downers Grove Nurseries,” They Israel L. Blackburn has been in our have been established many years midst since 1866 and owns some 3 Vi 'and rank among the best stocked of acres of as fine woodland and garden any in the state. Their stock is par-ground as there is in the country. He ticulariy full and varied, and embra-is engaged in teaming and the rais- ces every variety of shade, omamen-ing of garden truck, especially cele-.tal and fruit tree and shrub, whilery, in the growth of which he is re- they have acquired a name for fair markably successful. IIsrael P. Blodgett, one of the very oldest se tiers of this part of theH. C. REHMSAFE MILKThe only milk which can really be called “safe” is milk which has been pasteurized. We have a complete pasteurization plant in full operation and all milk delivered from ourwaornn k hne Itppn in if. thru
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Downers Grove Reporter
Downers Grove, Illinois, US
Fri, Aug 18, 1922
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