The History of Illiopolis
The Following History Pages were taken from a supplement of The State Center Record, a newspaper being published in Illiopolis at the turn of the century. The Illiopolis Business Association is indebted to the people who wrote and edited this information and to the Niantic/Illiopolis Public Library who loaned us this material.
Front Cover of State Center Record Supplement
Ford and Metcalf: Buyers and Shippers of Grain
W. T. Fossett General Merchandise
Frank Neff & Co. General Merchandise
O. T. Myers Hardware and Farm Implements
Olaf Schive Watchmaker and Jeweler
George W. Hesser Hardware and Implements
H. P. Hampton & Sons Boots, Shoes, and Furnishing Goods
C. B. Sutherland General Merchandise
David Johnston Furniture and Undertaking
Captain D. W. Peden Real Estate and Insurance
Ulrich and Sons Grain Buyers and Shippers
Chas. M Buckles Forman State Center Record
S. Dake Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds, and Building Materials
Physicians Mays, Dugan, King, and Maxfield
J. B. Higginson Proprietor State Center Record
L. C. Webb Local Superintendent of Schools
J. W. Wilson Restaurant and Confectionery
A. D. Gilbert Proprietor of "The Den"
Graham & Leeds Buyers of Grain and Dealers of Coal
James A. Ingle Cigar Manufacturer
A. S. Hunter Buyer and Shipper of Cattle and Hogs. Meat Market
E. M Wurl Contracting Builder and Undertaker
H. M. BALDRIDGE, Tile and Brick Manufacturer