Sunday, May 31, 2020

Record & Star Anniversary Edition Page 9

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Werners Meat Market
Proprietor Charles E. Werner
A native of Germany, he came to Danville in 1867, before coming to Watsontown.
Worked with Seth Michiner, the butcher
Located in the Miller Building for a number of years, then in 1906 purchased the Opera House and moved there.
Slaughter house located on Elm & 8th streets, run by Louis Werner
Werner was a member of the Borough Countil & Active Member  of S.H. Morgan Camp no 295 Sons Of Veterans

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The Watsontown Steam Flouring Mills
One of the Oldest and Most Successful Manufactories in this 
Section --- It's Superior Products Widely Known

Proprietor C.C. Follmer
Built in 1868 by John McFarland, operated by him and his sons for over 20 years.
Remodled and equipped with latest full roller process machinery
Building is 50x60, three stories hith with engine house attached.
April 1 1800 (Should read 1890 I believe) Mill was purchased by William Follmer, J.C. Fowler, And C.C. Follmer
Operated for 10 years, then sold to junior partner C.C. Follmer
100 barrels a day, runs continually, never shutting down for even a day.
Head miller is A.C. Bersinger
Bulk of the grain comes from local farmers.
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Fishers Coal and Ice
"Our Coal Make Warm Friends"
Fishers Insurance & Real Estate Agency
B. Frank Fisher, Justice Of The Peace
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E.R. Taggart & Co's
CLOTHING HOUSE
Marsh's Block
Mens, Boys, And Youths Stylish
Suits, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Valises, Umbrellas, Etc.
E.R. Taggart

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