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jftsj '‘JDowners Grove 37 Years AgoWm. J. Herring first located In this vicinity some three years ago and during this time has erectei 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, anc given entire satisfaction in the quality of his work. Many years' ex* perience on a varied kind of buildings in Chicago before conning here, has brought him to a high standard of excellence as a contractor and builder, to whom our ctiiztns 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 thomugh, systematic and laborious devotion to the business for which she has a passion and is master of,Mrs. R. C. Bates, the lady who represents the millinery part of tho village has resided here many yean 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 reliable and painstaking lady and merits the large patronage extended.oonntry, having located hare in 199$, is now engaged in manufacturing all kinds of brooms. For many years ha was a successful farmer but retired therefrom some time ago, and for recreation and in order to keep busy continued his broom factory, which he established in 1865. 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 and superior to many that are found in the market merely for the purpose ofJ. M. Barr, the ex-postmaster, has sale. 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. » now agent for the Home Insurance Austin and A. E. Crittenden, owners Co., of Ney York, a company whieh 0f 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^'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 ticularly full and varied, and embra-is engaged in teaming and the rais- ces every variety of shade, omamen-ing of garden truck, especially eele-tal and fruit tree and shrub, whilery, in the growth of which he is re-,they have acquired a name for fair markably successful.Israel P. Blodgett, one of the veryoldest setters of this part of theJOHN a LOZIERMUNICIPAL KNGIKIB AMP BUBTITOft66 Saratega Are* ftim Ht-IH. 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 ourtiro nrnno
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Downers Grove Reporter
Downers Grove, Illinois, US
Fri, Aug 18, 1922
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