Brighton Iowa A Town With Modern Schools and Growth
Brighton Iowa grows as a thriving Washington county town noted for hilltop healthful setting, abundant churches and four rail depots. The article surveys early settlement in 1838, development of schools, a robust bank system, T. L. Emry & Sons business stature, and a detailed civic roster including mayor Roy L. Emry and various city officials.
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Brighton
Washington County
al Candor
T. L. Emry & Sons
The Brighton Savings Bank in a Historic Mention
The Brighton Savings Bank is referenced in a historical notice. Officials discuss its role in local finance and community development, with attention to its operations and impact during a pivotal period.
Emry and Sons Grow Brighton Poultry Business Since 1882
T L Emry and Sons, founded by Ricksher and Emry in 1882, expanded to 44 by 86 feet and one acre. The firm handles eggs poultry and butter across southeastern Iowa shipping 255 to 300 cars yearly. After T L Emry's 1908 death Roy Emry now leads, continuing the family business with about twenty four workers in peak season.
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Ricksher & Emry
Emry & Sons
Brighton
Iowa
Philadelphia
New York City
T. L. Emry
Roy Emry
Local Poultry Firm Expands Trade in Butter Eggs and Poultry
DD H Sawyer manager of the 8 P Pond Co reports strong business in butter eggs and dressed poultry. The firm ships 130000 pounds of dressed poultry 16000 cases of eggs 100000 pounds of butter and 1600 gallons of cream with trade still increasing.
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H. Sawyer
8. P. Pond Co
Werner Bros Livery and Sale Barn Attracts Steady Trade
Werner Bros livery and sale barn has operated at this stand for eight years in a 45 by 132 foot barn with a storage shed on the east side. The business reports increased activity and better quality stock, eight rigs for hire, and steady spring through fall demand from customers via former deals for draft, driving, and riding horses.
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Werner Bros
Watch repairman J B Fox settles in with Dash family
J B Fox, a skilled watch repairer, arrived February 26 1892 and located in the store with G W Dash. He later purchased the building where he remains and continues to serve his many friends with the work.
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J. B. Fox
G. W. Dash
The Tracy Store Upgrade and Family Run Firm
The Tracy Store describes a two brother business operating in a single 44 by 80 foot brick room with a steel ceiling plate glass front and hardwood fixtures indicating a compact family enterprise in a small commercial space.
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Tracy Store
Progressive merchants reflect growing business in town
The firm began in 1878 in a small room and now occupies a larger location across the street. One brother runs dry goods and clothing while the other handles groceries and produce. Clerks are obliging and the proprietors are hustlers, showing a steady, square-deal approach.
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Tures
Woodford's Furniture and Undertaking firm moves to new brick building
Woodford, a furniture and undertaker, expanded by acquiring D Yockey in 1893 and Uriah Smith in 1904. He relocated stock to Washington street in 1899 and moved into a new two story brick building 22 by 80 feet in October 1904. The paper notes meeting his pioneer father.
Dayton Store Sells Phonographs and Telephones
Co. bE. Dayton operates a store room stocking phonographs records and supplies and serves as one of the offices for the long distance telephone. He has many friends and patrons and maintains a good trade.
Dentist Dr J N Irwin Opens Brighton Office
Dr J N Irwin, a Brighton citizen for four years, runs a four room dental office over the State Bank equipped with modern machinery for rapid quality work on short notice. He reports good business, increasing trade, and pleasant clientele.
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J. N. Irwin
State Bank
Brighton
Rascher Opens Farm Machinery Store In Prosperous District
H. M. Rascher, dealer in farm machinery and wagons, has operated four years and moved in fall 1907 to a 22 by 150 foot rear two story location. He carries a full line of standard goods with repair parts and serves a large surrounding farming area with high demand for the best products.
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H. M. Rascher
Wanerus Bros Take Over Butchery From Father
J. W. Wannerus, in business since 1877, sold out on August 1, 1907 to his two sons. The Wanerus Bros. continue the shop under the same firm name. The 22 by 40 foot shop has long enjoyed public trust and steady trade and remains clean, neat, and well arranged for comfort.
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J. W. Wannerus
Wanerus Bros
Meats Market Sold to Robison in 1907 Trade Grows
The H. C. Cooper & Son meat market was sold to C. V. Robison on August 21, 1907, including fixtures and goodwill. The market handles a large and growing trade, slaughtering its own fresh meat and storing it in a large refrigerator. The shop is clean and neat, with the employer proud of its condition.
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H. C. Cooper & Son
C. V. Robison
Midland Hotel Description by Owner L C Freak
The Midland Hotel owned and operated by L C Freak is a three story brick building with sixteen guest rooms nine rooms for help and family dining rooms and other conveniences.
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L. C. Freak
Hefflefinger Operates Commercial Hotel With Twelve Guest Rooms
M. H. Hefflefinger, proprietor and owner of the Commercial Hotel, runs a two story frame building fronting on two streets. It is nicely furnished with twelve guest rooms and twelve rooms for the family, help and dining. He has owned and operated the place about thirteen years and enjoys liberal patronage from the public.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Brighton
Iowa
J. Kirkpatrick
Hannah Brinton
A. J. Kirkpatrick
W. E. Patterson
Epworth
R. A. Bruce
M. H. Hefflefinger
Commercial
Coffman Boots and Goods Enterprise Grows Since 1899
W. A. Coffman, boot and shoe dealer and gent’s furnishings proprietor, started in 1899 with $59 borrowed and no dollars of his own. He now carries stock worth fifty dollars for every dollar invested in 1899, built on attentive service and meeting public demand.
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W. A. Coffman
James Jones Lumber O Mr Jones Establishes Plant in 1903
James Jones owns a lumber business founded February 1903 with complete stock for building any size. Once two firms existed, now he controls the line. He serves farmers and Brighton citizens with a growing trade and aims to improve Brighton. Projected sales this year range from 236000 to 50000 dollars.
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James Jones
Jones
Brighton
J J Mills Pioneers Home Moving Business
J J Mills drives a new house moving venture spending hundreds on machinery and closing 1908 contracts worth 900 dollars. He is described as a hardworking citizen who deserves success.
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J. J. Mills
Family Dry Goods Store Through Generations 1845 to 1901
The Friend store traces its origins to 1845 begun by F. H. Friend the grandfather. In 1849 he left for California and Ruben Israel ran the business for five or six years. Upon his return Mr. Friend repurchased and held the store until 1875. His son G. M. Friend succeeded him and in 1901 E. M. Friend became owner. The 1876 remodeling left the shop in its current form with a well stocked stock aligned to newer fashions. clerks are Wm. Hyde and Miss Roxie Chandler.
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Silag Washburn
Washington County
Washburn
Trumbell County
Fort Madison
Ohio
Mississippi
Brighton
Iowa Cavalry
U. S. Heavy Artillery
Lowa
State Bank
Eldridge Reed
Ed Deeds
Iowa Central
J. T. Sales
Hogue
Dark River
EK. M. Friend
F. H. Friend
California
Ruben Israel
Wm. Hyde
Roxie Chandler
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Recorder’s
Washington
Orson Kusman
Thompson Droz
John Jackson
J. P
I. B. Davis
William Sensabaugh
Chauncy Stickney
Thomas
Rowan
Circuit Court of
John W. Prizer
S. E. Woodford
Wm. G. Israel
Jas
Cauffman
Geo. W. Foreman
E. Evans
Pat Reagan
Cc. H. Kramer
C. E. Parks
David Donaldson
M. B. Snyder
E. Compton
John Becker
G. W. Snyder
Geo. Holson
John Snyder
R. H. Israel
G. M. Friend
L. G. Fisher
J. H. Friend
James Beck
J. P. Brooks
R. H. Moore
Bb. Tracy
R. Wickoff
Jas. Thompson
J. A. Hellopeter
D. Berry
H. B. Jordan
D. Fitch
R. FF. Parsons
Ephriam Snyder
Anson Moore
F. Nicholson
M. W. Parker
Wm. H. Snyder
EK. W. Swisher
A. L. Church
Wm. H. Lloyd
N. W. Nicholson
Pringle
John M. Lytle
J. W. Morton
Roy L. Emry
A. B. Endicott
B. C. Tracy
G. R. Brier
H. G. Conrad
G. P. Judson
E. M. Friend
G. M. Wanerus
G. R Werner
I. BB. Abrecrombrie
Popesnt Fine School
Cty
Brighton High School
The
Board of Education
B. F. Tracy
J. A. Lemley
E. A. Parks
H. J
Kientz
J. B. Dey
D. F. Berry
Bri
H. EK. Dow
June Emry
Blanch Brinton
Ocean Dash
Maud Irwin
Mary K. Blake
Grace Brinton
the Churches of
Presbyterian Church
Brighton News
Wm. Statler
W. J. Rodgers
Piqua
John Lewis
Indiana
J. Elliott
Hamilton Davis
John Logan
Pennsylvania
Burlington
Christian Church
H. H. Hendrix
Ottumwa
Uriah Smith
the Methodist Church
B.Q
Wm. Elliott
E. W. Brown
Brighton Business Institutions
Brighton State Bank
HH. Lloyd
Lloyd
W. H. Lloyd
W. R. Day
A. E. Horton
J. F. Craft
Anson H. Brinton
National Bank of
National Bank
Savings Bank
M. C. Terry
George Savage
R. BE. L. McClintic
G. P. Madden
C. M. Keck
Brighton Enterprise
C. C. Heacock
Enterprise
Peo
Old Presbyterian Church
E.G. Beyer
Pastor Presbyterian Church
C. ©. Teacock
Brighton Savings Bank
T. L. Emery & Sons
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