George S. Escott

History and Directory of Springfield
and North Springfield • 1878

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• Bacon, Mrs. Sarah, res. 607 St. Louis.
• Bacon, Geo. W., teamster, res rear of 605, St. Louis.
• Bailey, Miss Anna, book-keeper, Springfield Cotton Mills, res 412 E. Walnut.
• Bailey, J. P., Sup't Springfield Cotton Mills, res 412 E. Walnut
• Baker, Andrew, col'd, laborer, res 402 E. Phelps.
• Baker, Mary, col'd, res 402 E. Phelps.
• Baker, Mrs. Nancy, res Campbell, nr Division, N. S.
• Baker Charles, miner, bds 219 W. Olive.
• Baker, S. A., plasterer, res 515 Benton ave.
• Baker, E., retired merchant, res 715 Billings.
• Baker, Miss Victoria, res 601 Evans.
• Baldwin, E. J., clerk, res 317 E. Elm.
• Baldwin, Mrs. E. J., teacher of music and drawing, res 317 E. Elm.
• Baldwin, H. L., grocer, Commercial st., between Boonville st and Robberson ave, res cor Pacific and Robberson, N. S.
• Baldwin, Miss Lucinda, teacher, res cor Pacific & Robberson, N. S.
• Baldwin, C. F., stair builder, res 501 Billings.
• Ball, Arthur, machinist, Railroad Shops, bds with F. Ball, Wash ington ave, nr Commercial, N. S.

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• Ball, Fred., blacksmith, Railroad Shops, res. Washington ave., nr Commercial st., N. S.
• Ball, J. W., veterinary surgeon, 218 Boonville, bds 212 Boonville.
• Ball, Henry, carpenter, bds 428 St. Louis.
• Baltz, Frederic, (Baltz & Son, shoemakers,) Benton ave near Cornmercial at, N. S.
• Baltz, G. F., ,Baltz & Son, shoemakers,) Benton ave near Commercial st. N. S.
• Bandon, H. M., carpenter, res Pacific near Boonville, N. S.
• Banks, A., architect, 221 South, res 406 Mt Vernon.
• Banks, Miss Ida V., res 406 Mt. Vernon.
• Baptist Church, 323 South.
• Baptist Church, col'd, 605 Washington ave.
• Barbee, Carrie, col'd, res 518 Weaver.
• Barbee, Alexander, col'd, laborer, res 518 Weaver
• Barnard, J. J. att'y at law., cor Commercial and Jefferson, res Washington ave, north of Atlantic st, N. S.
• Barnes,, G. W., carpenter, res 704 N. Campbell.
• Barnes, R. E., cabinet maker, res 704 N. Campbell.
• Barney, T. C., engineer, Springfield Woolen Mills, res 504 Calhoun.
• Barrett, John, clerk for Robberson & Reed, bds with Wm. A. Reed, Benton ave, N. S.
• Barrett, B. A., Physician and Surgeon, 125 Public Square, res 807 Boonville.
• Barrett, F. A., student, 125 Public Square, res 807 Boonville.
• Barrett, Miss Ida, res 807 Boonville.
• Barrett, E., carpenter, res 511 Benton ave.
• Barron, Miss Sadie, res 814 N. Campbell.
• Bartlett, V. S., dairyman, res 1108 Weaver
• Bartlett, Sam'l S., farmer, res 601 S. Grant.
• Barton, James S., carpenter, 206 S. Jefferson, res 620 E. Walnut.
• Barton, George, carpenter, 206 S. Jefferson, res 620 E. Walnut.
• Barton, Miss Emma, res 620 E. Walnut.
• Barton, W. J., foreman job dep't Leader office, 204 Boonville res 716 N. Campbell.
• Barton, Miss. E., res 716 N. Campbell.
• Bartsche, Miss Regina, cook, Lyon House N. S.

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• Bates, Miss Maggie, res 315 W. Walnut.
• Baner, Mrs. Prudence, res Robberson ave n. of State St, N. S.
• Baner, Frank J., boiler maker, railroad shop, res Robbersen ave n. of State st, N. S.
• Bauer, Albert, brass moulder, railroad shop, res Robberson ave n. of State st, N. S.
• Bauffman W. H., painter, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 206 N. Jefferson.
• Baughman, John, cooper, 400 Boonville, res 515 W.Phelps.
• Baughman, George, blacksmith, 204 S. Jefferson, res 311 N. Jefferson
• Baxter, C. W.., clerk, 211 St. Louis, bds St. Louis Street House.
• Bayse, Wm., laborer, Railroad Shops, bds N. Springfield House.
• Beal, J. A., teamster, res 1011 N. Campbell.
• Beal, I. J., carpenter, res 614 S. Grant.
• Beal, Jesse T., laborer, res 614 S. Grant.
• Beal, Miss Mattie, teacher, room No. 6, Jefferson St. Public School, res 505 State.
• Beall, Mrs. Jane, seamstress, res rear of 511 N. Grant.
• Beall, Mrs. Elizabeth, seamstress, res rear of 511 N. Grant.
• Beall, Frank, laborer, res rear of 511 N. Grant.
• Beall, Jordan, teamster, res rear of 511 N. Grant.
• Beamer, J. J.. butcher, with J. L. Mooney, Commercial, N. S.
• Beamer, A. W., (Beamer & Sons, meat market,) 223 St. Louis. res 507 S. Grant.
• Beamer, G. W. (Beamer & Sons, meat market.) 223 St. Louis, res 507 S. Grant.
• Bean, Priscilla, col'd, res rear of 301 N. Jefferson.
• Bearden, T. J., Stone mason, 511 S. Grant.
• Bearden, J. L., carpenter, Springfii4d Iron Works, res 707 N. Jefferson.
• Beck, Louis, col'd, fireman. Anchor Mills, W. Commercial, N. S., res rear of 531 W. Center ave.
• Beck, Lydia, col'd, res rear 535 W. Center ave.
• Beckerleg, John, engineer, St. L. & S. F. R. R., res cor Webster and Pacific, N. S.
• Beckley, J. L., blacksmith, Springfield Iron Works, 213 Mill.
• Beckrow, Ferdinand, (Victor Sommers & Co., dry goods,) &c.) 109 Public Square, bds 309 E. Elm.

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• Beebe, William, jeweler, with B. H. Bills, Commercial, One door east of Lyon House, N. S.
• Beech,_____, carriage maker, 702 Boonville, res 701 Boonville.
• Beegle, Sam'l R., blacksmith, cor Patton alley and "Wild Cat Schute," res 601 W. Walnut.
• Beegle, Martha, col'd.servant, 900 N. Main.
• Beggs, Wm. J., printer, Times office, 217 South, bds 701 Boonville.
• Beiderlinden. J. B., Justice of the Peace, 102 Public Square, res 316 South.
• Beiderlinden, John E., farmer, res 316 South.
• Beiderlinden, Miss Alice, res 316 South.
• Beiderlinden, Miss Mary C., res 316 South.
• Beland, Louis, Foreman Blacksmith Shop S. L. & S. F. R. R., res Webster, nr Commercial, N. S.
• Bell, Johnston E.. clerk, res 728 South.
• Benedict, Joseph. carpenter res 320 E. Cherrv.
• Bennett, F. A., shoemaker, 211 St. Louis, bds Sanford House.
• Beninngton, Joseph, fruit grower, res 800 State.
• Bennington,, teacher, res 800 State.
• Benson, J. S. fruit grower, res 707 State.
• Bentley, Rev. J. J., Pastor -M. E. Church, 310 South, res 403 E. Chestnut.
• Berglund, N. B., shoemaker, 212 ½ South, res 407 E. Elm.
• Berhnds, Chas., Lutheran Minister, res Campbell, nr Division, N. S.
• Berney, James, boiler maker, Springfield Iron Works, res cor Grant and Pine.
• Berry, Abraham, col'd, laborer. res 705 Washington ave.
• Berst, E. E. painter, Railroad Shops, bds with I. E. Berst, N. S.
• Berst, I. E., painter, Railroad Shops, res Robberson ave, nr Commercial St, N. S.
• Berst, Ezra, painter, Railroad Shops, res Benton ave, n of State st, N. S.
• Bigbee, J. F., hack driver, bds 310 St. Louis.
• Bigbee, Wm. T., City Clerk, with J. B. Richardson, 129 Pub. Sq., res 310 St. Louis.
• Bigbee, L. M, livery stable, 243 St. Louis, res 211 S. Jefferson.
• Bigbee, John C. tailor, res 715 W Phelps.
• Bigbee, Charles W., res 715 W. Phelps.

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• Bigbee, Miss Adelaide; bds 715 W. Phelps.
• Biggs, Rev. J. D., Pastor First Baptist Church, 323 South st., res 504 S. Jefferson.
• Bills, Rev. B. H., watchmaker, Commercial street, one door east of Lyon House, N. S., res 1 1/2 miles northwest of town.
• Bilyeu, C W.., horse jockey, res 520 W. Pine.
• Bilyeu, I. N., horse jockey, res 520 W. Pine.
• Bingharm Charies, brakeman St. L. & S. F. R. R., bds at Lyon House, N. S.
• Binneweis, H., gardener, res near Round House, N. S.
• Bishop, Jordan, col'd, res rear of 6l5 St. Louis.
• Black, Burton, harness maker, with McAdams & Co., 122 Public Square, bds 226 St. Louis.
• Black, Nathaniel, col'd, farmer, res 508 Harrison.
• Black, Annica, col'd, res 613 S. Grant.
• Black, Sarah, col'd, res 613 S. Grant.
• Blackburn, E. D., traveling salesman for G. D. Milligan, 137 Pub. Square, bds 511 College St.
• Blackburn, Mrs. M. R, res 815 W. Pine.
• Blackwell, Mary. col'd, servant, 500 Boonville.
• Blaine, Ellen, col'd, servant, 608 Benton ave.
• Blakey, Mary. col'd, washerwoman, res 616 St. Louis.
• Blakey, Rachel. col'd, washerwoman, res 616 St. Louis.
• Blakey. John, col'd, laborer, res 219 Hampton ave.
• Blakey, Sandy, col'd, laborer, res 611 S. Jefferson.
• Blakey, John, col'd, laborer, res 615 S. Jefferson.
• Blakey, Henry, col'd, laborer, res 615 S. Jefferson.
• Blanchard, John A., County Recorder,offlce in court house, res 622 W. Walnut.,
• Blank, Miss Lizzie, works at 411 E. Walnut.
• Blankenship, H. S., bricklayer, res cor Divis'n and Campbell, N. S.
• Bobbett, Miss Nancy, res 610 St. Louis.
• Bodenhamer, Bitha, col'd, bds 319 St. Louis.
• Bodenhamer, Alex., col'd, waiter, res 319 St. Louis.
• Bodenhamer, Maria, col'd, works, at 715 S. Jefferson.
• Booker. Wm. B., harness maker, wfth A. P. Routh, 213 Boonville st., res 305 Mill.
• Bookhout, J. T., miller at Anchor Mills, res W. Commercial, N. S.

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• Boone Miss Crissy, res 504 W. Walnut.
• Boone. Mary, col'd, servant, 709 Boonville.
• Booth, Orlando, traveling salesman, bds 212 N. Jefferson.
• Booth, Waldo C., hardware merchant, 136 Public Square, res. E. Walnut, near city limits.
• Bossert, John, blacksmith, Railroad Shops, res. W. Commercial, nr Anchor Mills.
• Bostwick, Eliza, col'd, res rear of 301 N. Jefferson.
• Boren, Jas W., editor Ozark Republican, res 507 N. Jefferson.
• Boren, Charles E., merchant at Ebenezer, res 507 N. Jefferson.
• Boren, Miss Mary E., dressmaker, res 507 N. Jefferson.
• Boren, J. Willie, printer, Leader office, 204 Boonville, res 507 N. Jefferson.
• Bouldin, James, res 608 N. Campbell.
• Bourquenot, X., machinist. res 614 S. Campbell.
• Bourquenot, E.J.candy manufacturer, 230 South, res 614 South Campbell.
• Bowerman, M., carriage and sign painter, corner Pearl street and South alley, res 812 N. Jefferson.
• Bowren, M, H,, tinner, bds Harding House, N. S.
• Boyd, S. H., (Boyd & Vaughan, attorneys at law,) 102 Public Sq-, res 512 Washington ave.
• Boyd, Miss Cordie, student at Drury College, res 512 Wash'n ave.
• Boyd, J., stock dealer, res 506 Mill.
• Boyd, Hannah, col'd, rear of 601 St. Louis.
• Boyden, E., Sup't Springfield Wagon Factory, res 511 N. Jefferson.
• Boyden, S. F. carpenter, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 511 N. Jefferson.
• Boyle, Mrs. John, res 605 E. Phelps.
• Brace, Charles H., carpenter, res 508 W. Webster.
• Bracken, C. F., farmer, res 608 N. Jefferson.
• Bray, Nathan, (Bray & Cravens, att'ys at law,) 204 College, res 819 E. Walnut.
• Bray, Charles, boarding house, 326 Boonville.
• Bradbury, Miss Sarah, res 323 S. Grant.
• Bradbury, Absalom, carpenter, res 323 S. Grant.
• Bradley, Miss. Sarah J., dressmaker, res 405 Monroe.
• Bradley, Mrs. Cinderella, res 534 W. Chestnut.

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• Brady, Mrs. Mary, res cor Commercial and Campbell, N. S.
• Brady, Mrs. J., res 416 W. Phelps.
• Brady, Millard, brakeman, S. L. & S. F. R. R., res cor Campbell and Commercial, N. S.
• Brandon, Miss Lizzie, works at 511 Boonville.
• Brannock, A. N., laborer, with C. C. Bridwell, cor Commercial st and Benton ave, N. S.
• Bridges, James T., laborer, Springfield Wagon Factory, res. 715 N. Campbell.
• Bridges, A. J., marble cutter, res 715 S. Main.
• Bridwell, C. C., laborer, res cor Commercial street and Benton aave, N. S.
• Brierly, Miss Pauline, compositor, Times office 217 South street, res 616 E. Elm.
• Brierly, Miss Eva, res 616 E. Elm.
• Brierly, Mrs. T. H., res 616 E. Elm.
• Briggs, Miss E. M, teacher, res. 213 Kimbrough.
• Brite11, John T., saddler, with Wm. McAdams & Co., 122 Public Square, res 323 Cherry.
• Britell, Mrs. Adeline, seamstress, res 323 Cherry.
• Brite11, Miss Ella, dressmaker, res 323 Cherry.
• Brock, Miss Clara, res 220 N. Patten alley.
• Brock, W. F. R., miller, at Schmook's Mill, 400 Boonville st., res 220 N. Patten alley.
• Brock, W. C., farmer, res 220 N. Patten alley
• Brockman, O. F., clerk at 142 Pub. Sq., bds 210 St. Louis.
• Brower, T. H., (Brower & Ritter, grocers ) 609 N. Campbell st., res. same.
• Brown, H. D., dealer in musical instruments, 207 St. Louis, bds Metropolitan Hotel.
• Brown, Rev. Oliver, Professor in Drury College, residence 1309 Benton ave.
• Brown, Prof. A. B., Director Missouro Conservatory of Music, res 800 Benton,ave.
• Brown, Rev. Robert, Vice Director Mo. Conservatory of Music, res 800 Benton ave.
• Brown, R. Gordon, student, Drury College, res 809 Benton ave.
• Brown, Miss Maria E., res 1309 Benton ave.

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• Brown, Miss Minnie, student, Drury College, res 1309 Benton ave.
• Brown, Frank, carpenter, Springfield Iron Works, res 511 North Campbell.
• Brown, W. H., wagon maker, Springfield Wagon Factory, res 218 N. Patten alley.
• Brown, E. H., carpenter, res 515 W. Webster.
• Brown, Mrs.________, teacher, Benton ave, nr Commercial st., N. S.
• Brown, Miss C. B., res 312 Brower's ave.
• Brown, E. W., spinner, Springfield Woolen Mills, res 514 Lynn.
• Brown, Mrs. Rosa, works for Mrs. Starks, Camphell street, near Freight Depot, N. S.
• Brown, Wm. E., carpenter, res 318 Cherry.
• Brown, David, hostler, at Kinney's stable, bds 413 W. Phelps.
• Brown, Miss Lula, works at 505 N. Jefferson.
• Brown, Miss Mattie M., res 318 Cherry.
• Brown, Miss Kate, res 318 Cherry.
• Brown, W.. T., grocer, 407 Boonville, res 604 N. Main.
• Brown, Mrs. Mary, weaver, Spring. Cotton Mills, res 323 Cherry.
• Brown, Elizabeth, col'd, washerwoman, res 1312 Washington.
• Brown, Frances, col'd, servant, 319 S. Jefferson.
• Brown, Lizzie, col'd, servant, 510 Benton ave.
• Brown, Mary, col'd, washerwoman, res 701 S. Grant.
• Brown, Lucretia, col'd, res 601 Brower's ave.
• Brown, Lucy, col'd, res 601 Brower's ave.
• Brown, Frances, col'd, washerwoman, res 518 Calhoun.
• Brown, Eva, col'd. servant, Lyon House, N. S.
• Brownson, J. B., coppersmith, Railroad Shop, N. S., res 214 E. South alley.
• Brownson, Mrs. J. B., dressmaker, 211 St. Louis, res 214 E. South alley.
• Bruffey, G. T., printer, bds 317 South.
• Brunaugh, John, restaurant, Commercial St., near Freight Depot. North Springfield.
• Bryson, Charles, printer, Patriot-Advertiser office, 218 St. Louis, res 503 N. Grant.
• Bryan, Mrs. Mary B., res 314 St. Louis.
• Bryan, G. T., (Bryan & Bro., Transfer Co.,) office Freight Depot, N. S., res. 314 St. Louis.

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• Bryan, J. F., (Bryan & Bro., as above,) res 314 St. Louis.
• Bryant, Ned, col'd, laborer, res rear of 233 N. Jefferson.
• Bryant, Harriet, col'd, res 222 E. Center ave.
• Bryant, Courtney, col'd, washerwoman, res 805 N. Grant.
• Buchanan,______ laborer, St. L. & S. F. R. R., res nr Pass. Depot, North Springfield.
• Buchananan, James, porter, Lyon House, N. S.
• Buck Joseph, (Morhiser & Co., grocers,) 219 South, resides 313 E. Elm.
• Buckland, Thomas, molder, Springfield Iron Works, res 513 N. Campbell.
• Buckley, Nora, res 507 Weaver.
• Buckley, Edward, laborer, S. & W. M. R. R., res 507 Weaver.
• Buckley, W. H., triveling salesman for W. C. Booth, 136 Public Square, bds 212 E. South al.
• Buckley, A. W. cabinet maker, with Emery & Comstock, 222 South, res 212 Benton ave.
• Bufford, Melissa, col'd, washerwoman, res 233 Weaver.
• Bunnell, S. F., (Bunnell & Perrin, marble dealers,) 238 Boonville, res- 214 E. Pine.
• Bunnell, Edward, sculptor, 238 Boonville, res 214 E. Pine.
• Burd, Monroe, col'd, laborer, res 519 Monroe.
• Burden, J. K., Carpenter, res 510 W. Webster.
• Burden, Wade H., clerk for U. G. Adams, 103 Public Square, res 220 N. Pearl.
• Burden, Mrs. W. H., music teacher, res 220 N. Pearl.
• Burden, William, cabinet maker, with Emery & Comstock, 222 South, res 220 N. Pearl.
• Burdett, C. M., labor'er, res cor Boonville and Division, N. S.
• Burge, Geo. W., grocer, cor Commercial St and Benton ave, N. S.
• Burgess, B. C., carpenter, res 825 N. Jefferson.
• Burgess, Miss Ella, res 825 N. Jefferson.
• Burnap, Mrs. Anna, res 406 Harrison.
• Burney, Columbus, farmer, res 413 W. Clay.
• Burns, Mrs. S. M., seamstress, res 613 S. Main.
• Burns, James, stone cutter, res 716 E. Phelps.
• Burns, Henry, col'd, teamster for L. S. Cass & Co, 213 Coliege, res 233 Weaver.

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• Burns, Elizabeth, col'd, washerwoman, res 405 Benton ave.
• Burns, Jacob, col'd, laborer, res 233 Weaver.
• Burns, James, laborer, res 544 W. Chestnut,
• Burns, Thos., laborer, Railroad Shops, res Pacific, bet. Campbell and Lyon sts, N. S.
• Burrough, Henry J., telegraph operator, office 204 St. Louis, res 1303; Boonville.
• Burrough, Wm., lard refiner, Bolivar road, nr city limits, res 1303 Boonville.
• Burrough, Miss Mary, res 1303 Boonville.
• Burton, Miss Susie, saleswoman for O. M. Stone, sewing machine agent, 207 St. Louis, res 212 Benton ave.
• Burwell, Matthew, Sup't Springfield Woolen Mills, res 506 W. Webster.
• Burwell, Louis, machinist, Railr'd Shop, N. S., res 500 W. Webster.
• Byers, Louis M., machinist, Springfield Iron Works, res 714 S. Grant.
• Byron, John, weaver, Springfield Woolen Mills, bds 416 Lynn.
• Byrne, James, traveling salesman, res 411 N. Main.
• Byrns, Stephen, grocer, res 407 W. State.

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