Often, my posts are not all that interesting - but are rather just a list of information. For instance, this list makes for boring reading, but it comes in handy when sorting out maps, locations, and family histories, in Watsontown. :-) In this post I will dump all sorts of random information and notes about local businesses and industries - because you never know when that information may hold an answer later on. :-)
For a more interesting look at the businesses of Watsontown, try the block by block tour through the decades here:
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Watsontown Business Directory 1884-1885
Artman, H.C. Shoemaker
Adams Express Co
Agricultural Epitomist J.A. Everitt & Co., pubs Main c Front
Algert, H.F. Station agt. P. & E.R.R.
Bachman, C.O. J.P.
Bair, John J Barber
Baker, W.L. Painter
Barrett, Joseph Carpet weaver
Barto, Erastus D Shoemaker
Beaver, Reuben Grocer
Beisser, Freiderick J Baker
Burns & Robbins drygoods & c.
Caldwell, T.G. drygoods & c.
Central Express Co.
Clayton, Thomas Shoemaker
Cooners' Hotel W.S. & A.H. Cooner
Deal, Alfred Cabinetmaker
Engle, D.A. Cigar manufr
Everett, Enos Furniture
Everitt, J.A. & Co. Seedsmen, also pubs Agricultural Epitomist
Everitt, Lorenzo Foust & Everitt, also insurance Main ab Front
Farmers' Hotel propr, Henry McNulty
Faust, Peter Clothing
Fisher, Wm A Restaurant
Flack, William Tailor
Florey, Wm M Barber
Fosnot & Fisher editors, West Branch Star Main n 2d
Fogelman, John Shoemaker
Foust & Everitt Lawyers
Frey, D.A. Mrs. Milliner
Frey, Samuel Baker
Flack, Wm Tailor
Guffy, Andrew J Lawyer
Hagenbuch, H.W. Photographer
Hampel, Lewis Blacksmith
Hester, C.M. Blacksmith
Hockley, Alfred Bottler
Hogue, Durham & Co. (limited) General Store
Hogue, E. Burk Stoves & c.
Housel, J.R. Dentist
Hunter, Joseph H Physician
Hunter, Samuel W Furniture
Jackson, Huston Jeweler
Keim, Geo W Tobacconist
Kiefer & Co. Tanners
Knight, Frederick H Stoves
Koons, B.F. Tailor
Kramer & Stryker Boots and shoes
Kramer & Messinger Harness manufrs
Kremer, Allen I Livery
Kremer, Jacob propr, Mansion House Main c 2d
Krock, John C Shoemaker
Laidacker, George Grocer
Lamm, A.S. Justice of the peace
Lieser & Higbee Brick mfrs, also contractors Front n Main
Major, J.M. Watches & c. Main n 5th
Mansion House Jacob Kremer Main c 2d
Marsh, Wm. G Physician
Mast, Thomas Cigar manufr
McFarland, John & Son Flour mill
McClure, J.F. Physician
McCormick, J.H. & Co. Druggists Main n 2d
McKean Bros Tanners
McMahan, James Druggists Main n 3d
McNulty, Henry propr, Farmers' Hotel
Messinger, Isaac N Hardware
Michner, Seth W Meat Market
Pardee, A & Son Planing mill
Pardee, Sndyer & Co. (limited) Car builders, founders and machinists Ash c 5th
Perry, James Grocer
Phila. & Reading Railroad Express
Reader, Henry Druggist
Rhoads, Jacob Physician
Rhodes, Rebecca E Notions
Russell, Wm. T Drygoods
Sanders, D.P. Furniture Main c 4th
Schooley, Lizzie Milliner
Shaeffer, W.H. Tobacconist
Shaffer, Chas. A Blacksmith
Shay, Philip Postmaster
Shay, Wm. Field Lawyer, also insurance Main bel 3d
Steiner, Frederick Clothier
Stewart, Josiah Grocer
Straub, Jacob Pumpmaker
Stull, A Mrs. Millinery
Troxell, John Wheelwright
Van Valzah, S.L. Physician
Watsontown Boot and Shoe Co. Main n 3d
Watsontown National Bank G.W. Rombach, cashier
Watsontown Furniture and Table Works
Watsontown Planing Mill Co. Lumber & c.
Watsontown Record W.R. Johns, propr
Watsontown Marble Works
Weidenhamer, John H Drygoods & c.
Werner, Charles E Meat market
West Branch Star Fosot & Fisher, pubs
Western Union Telegraph
Whitman, Frederick S Undertaker
Yeagle, John Flour and feed
Zarr, Ellis Millinery
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The Lewis Hample property, on 2nd st, included "a two story frame dwelling house, a brick blacksmith shop, and a frame carriage making shop [The Watsontown Carriage Works], with ample room and convenience for conducting a large business. “
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1874 - Barr, Jas, Saddler, Watsontown
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Mr Porter, Blacksmith, Watsontown Pa
Discovered veins of "different kind of paint material" while prospecting for Iron Ore
Plans to erect extensive Paint Mill
October 12 1867
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1891 Merchant Appraisal List
The first Dr in Watsontown was H.D Hunter, from White Deer Hole Valley. The First attorney was Oscar Foust
There were 3 hotels in early Watsontown
1881 There was a Kremers Hotel in Watsontown
In 1937 Henry Shoemaker mentions remembering the "fine old wooden horse" in front of the Watsontown Hotel.
Haller Brewery, Watsontown - 1880
There were 3 hotels in early Watsontown
1881 There was a Kremers Hotel in Watsontown
1873
Christian Grubb owned the Watsontown Hotel in 1873
In 1937 Henry Shoemaker mentions remembering the "fine old wooden horse" in front of the Watsontown Hotel.
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VII. Frederick Stauffer Whitman, born Montg co, Pa,
July 8, 1814; m Sarah Keely. She was b Dec 181
1813 ; died Sept 16, 1890. P O Watsontown, Pa.
They lived for many years on the old homestead near
Boyertown. He was a skilled .workman in wood and
the inventor of several useful implements. Believing
a manufacturing town better adapted to the prosecution of his favorite occupation he moved to Watsontown, Pa, where his mechanical genius proved quite
remunerative. After acquiring a competence and
educating his children he retired from active business,
and is now enjoying a ripe old age in the midst of
cherished friends. Luth. C: (VIII) Twin daughters,
baud d May 2i, 1834. (VIII) Henry Keely Whitman,
b July 9, 1838 ; m Rebecca Fisher. (VIII) Daughter,
b and d Jan 14, 1841. (VIII) William Whitman, b
May 18, 1842; d October 24, 1845. (VIII) Emeline
Whitman, b October 2 r, 1844 ; m J C Kroch. (VIII)
Jacob Keely Whitman, b Dec 20, 1847 ; m Leah
McCarty. (VIII) Jonathan Whitman, b Aug 16, 1850;
cl May 16, 1851
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