History
of Tama County, Iowa
by Samuel D. Chapman. [Toledo:] Toledo Times Office, 1879.
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Galley & Newcomer, Dry Goods
In 1874 business was established at this point by the above gentlemen. The firm is composed of H. Galley and S. Newcomer, the former of whom is one of Tama County 's oldest settlers and a leading dry goods merchant of Toledo . The latter is also an old settler of the County formerly of Toledo , but now supervising the business of the above firm at Traer. Since this store has been established it has held a leading position in the dry goods trade of that place. They handle all kinds of dry goods but make a specialty of custom made boots and shoes. They have the exclusive agency in that place for the celebrated C. N. Fargo & Co. and the Miller & Co. boots and shoes, of which they claim their equal is not in Traer. Call on them.
H. Galley, Dry Goods
One of the foremost dry goods houses in Toledo is that conducted by the above gentleman, on the south side of High street. It was established in 1871, and since then has held a leading position. Mr. Galley handles all kinds of dry goods and notions, oil cloths, upholstery goods, boots and shoes. In every article he holds a leading position, and has become well known for his fine quality of goods. Mr. Galley is one of the oldest settlers of Toledo settling here in 1858, and ever since that date has been in the dry goods trade, and is well known all over the County as a straight forward and honorable citizen and tradesman.
Hugh Galloway, Blacksmith
Badger Hill, though but a small place, will rank among our larger towns for first-class work and every thing pertaining to the blacksmithing business. Mr. Galloway established business at this point two or three years ago and since that time has been doing an excellent business, in the way of horse shoeing, repairing of all kinds. His shop is located north of Hess Bros., dry goods store where you will always find him ready to wait upon you and do your work in good style, at reasonable prices. Give him a call.
G. H. Goodrich, Attorney at Law
In 1869 this gentleman came to Tama County from Essex County , Mass. and in the following year established business at Toledo . From that time he held and extensive practice, both at Toledo and various other towns in the County, until a few weeks ago when he moved to Marshall County , and settled in Marshalltown . Mr. Goodrich, is a well educated gentleman and thoroughly understands law in all its branches; his gentle manners and reliable character makes it very pleasant to do business with him. Persons wishing anything in his business will do well to call upon him.
L. A. Graves, Harness Manufacturer
Every manufactory is of advantage to a city, therefore ought to be encouraged by each citizen in every possible way. The above gentleman's institution is no exception to this rule, as it sends out wares over a large territory. Mr. Graves is a practical workman of life-long experience and after working at the trade in this city from 1875 to 1877, he began on his own account. He is located on third Street near the post office where he manufactures and deals in all kinds of light and heavy harness, saddles, collars, whips, etc. Mr. Graves is building up a large business and is deserving of success. He is honorable and always among the first to help forward the enterprises of his growing city to the full extent of his ability. He is also interested in the harness business at Union Grove, managed by L. V. Kellum.
C. Gray, Flouring Mill
This gentleman is proprietor of one of the oldest flouring mills in the County, which was established in the year 1855, by Fish & Helm. Since that date it has been in running operation and retained a reputation as a first-class mill. Mr. Gray become its proprietor in 1856 and since that date, from time to time as the mill needed, he has added new machinery and repaired the building, and now it stands nearly as good as new. It has three run of stone and all the latest improvements. It is located upon the Iowa river about one-half mile north, east of Indiantown. Mr. Gray is well known throughout the County and is respected as one of its best citizens. In connection with the mill he has an exchange store at Montour for the accommodation of his custom at that place.
Greelis & Rice, Coal, Wood and Building Material
In 1874 this business was established by T. H. Greelis who managed it with good success until September, 1877, when O. J. Rice became interested with him, since which date they have been commanding a large run of custom in coal, wood, lime, stone, stucco, cement, sand, plastering hair and brick, all of which they have in stock at their office and yard on Main Street. The firm is composed of T. H. Greelis and O. J. Rice, the former has been a resident of Traer since 1874, coming here from Vinton , Iowa , formerly of Troy , New York , where he had been engaged in business. Since becoming a resident of Traer Mr. Greelis, besides being engaged in the above business, has been engaged in buying and selling town property and now owns the entire property of J. W. Traer, consisting of seventy-four lots, known as the railroad property. The latter Mr. Rice has been a resident of the County since 1856, coming here form Medina County , Ohio , and settling in Crystal township, where he remained upon his farm until 1876, when he moved to Traer and engaged in the real estate and loan business, which he followed until engaged in business with Mr. Greelis. They are both genial and obliging gentlemen and deserve success.
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