Winston Salem City Directories
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SALEM DIRECTORY IN RHYME
People's Press- Feb. 26, 1874
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While knocking around town the other day,
I noted down business as it came in my way:
The first place that I came to, I think,
Is a Sale Stable, kept by Douthit & Sink;
Then there is T. Vogler, a maker of guns,
And then comes F.E. Keehln, who a harness shop runs.
And when you are sick, and have a bad feeling,
Just go on the next street and see Dr. Keehln.
Then there’s J. D. Siewers, dealer in cabinet wares,
Just give him a call, you’ll find him up stairs.
The next place we come to, is A. Butner’s Hotel,
Where guests are fed and lodged very well.
Across the street is Knause, the shoe mender,
He sticks to his work, and never goes on a “bender.”
Then comes Dr. Hunter, one of the Dentists in town,
Who just ‘round the corner, at his office is found.
Then there’s Uncle Jake, who mends tin-ware, if broke,
And is always ready to tell a good joke.
The there’s Blum’s Book Store, just across the street,
The place to get books and have printing done neat.
Mrs. Chamberlain, dress maker, opposite you’ll find,
She’ll give you a neat fit, if you’re dressy inclined.
If you are sick, and in Doctors are believers,
Just cross over the street and consult Doctor Siewers
The next place is J. A. Vogler’s Jewelry Store,
You can tell it by the big watch over the door.
At C.W. Vogler’s Fancy Grocery, now let us take a peep,
And see the many good things he does keep.
Now comes E.A. Vogler, Architect and designer,
Who can build any kind of a house you’re a mind to.
Then there is P. Rank, a shoe maker you know,
Who gives you good fits, and never pinches your toe.
The next is J. Blickenderfer, the Notion Store man,
Who always keeps an assortment of nice goods on hand.
Wommack & Co., at Vogler’s store building, Main street,
With their friends and old customers are always glad to meet.
Then comes F. Meller, Confectioner and candy maker,
Likewise a number one bread and cake baker.
The next is J.H. Zevely, dealer in Drugs and such things,
He also keeps Musical Instruments and strings.
Then comes the Post Office, kept by H. W. Shore,
And is easily known by the sign on the door.
H. Hughes, the tailor, can be found by his sign,
Just give “Mike” a call, he’ll rig you up fine.
The Peterson Bro’s carry on the cabinet trade,
Where all kind of furniture is made.
Then there’s J.W. Fries tan-yard, where they make good leather,
That when made into shoes, will stand all kinds of weather.
Next comes the shoe manufactory of H.C. Rich & Co.,
Where to get neat shoes, the ladies all ought to go.
Now we get back on Main street once more,
And the first place we stop at is Crosland’s Grocery Store.
W.T. Vogler’s Jewelry Store is the next place we find.
Which is easily known by the big watch sign.
For bonnets, hats and such things, go to Mrs. J. Douthit,
And after seeing her goods, you’re sure to buy an outfit.
At Fulkerson’s now we arrive in good time,
To see all the nice goods he has in his line.
Now we cross over to C.W. Winkler, who keeps candy and toys,
And all kind of things to please the b-hoys.
Then there is E.A. Strupe, who make tin-ware,
Give him a call, he will do what is fair.
Now we come to the bank, kept by I. G. Lash,
Where the people go to get their checks cashed.
Dr. Bahnson, at his office, on Church street is found,
If you wish to consult him, why just call around
Now we are at Patterson & Co’s., (Fries’ old stand,)
Where all kinds of Dry Goods and Groceries are always on hand.
William & Wash, a very nice barber-shop keep,
They shave, cut hair and shampoo very cheap.
H.D. Lott keeps all kinds of provisions you need,
Besides he’s a dealer in garden and grass seed.
Now comes Wm. Dettmar, a gunsmith by trade,
Who can mend anything, from a gun down to a spade.
C. Ebert, the hatter, is the next who comes in,
He buys all you furs, no matter what kind of a skin.
Pfohl & Stockton, now are next on my route,
They are both clever fellows, and know what they’re about.
J. F. Shaffner is the next that comes on my list,
He is also a doctor, as well as a Druggist.
Now comes H. L. Shore, who makes harness to sell;
In the same house is Riggs, who will make your boots as well.
And Snider & Garboden, the same house are too,
Just give them a call, they make a neat shoe.
Now we cross over the street, and find W. H. Hall,
Who is always glad when his customers call.
And if you have buckets or tubs that need mending,
You’ll find S. Mickey, the cooper, to his business attending.
Mrs. Jenkins, dress-maker, is the next on my way,
Go and see her new fashions, you’ll find they are gay.
Now let us go ‘round the corner, and if you don’t care,
We’ll stop in at H. Shaffner’s where they make earthen-ware.
Now comes the cotton and wool mills of F. & H. Fries,
Their goods are well made, and bound for to please.
To the spoke and handle factory, now let us go,
Where you will be shown all around by the Boss, Mrs. Snow.
To H.E. Minung’s, on Main street, we will now proceed,
Where they will make any kind of vehicle that you may need.
Hege Bro’s keep Dry Goods and Groceries to sell,
And are always willing and ready their prices to tell.
Wm. Shultz, cabinet maker, is just across the street,
His wares are made as good as any you meet.
Mrs. J.E. Mickey’s is the next place we come at,
She keeps a millinery store, where good work is done at.
At J.E. Mickey’s on the corner, now we have got,
His place is known by the sign of the “big coffee pot.”
On the next street is the foundry of Hege & Glascock,
Of farming implements, they keep a large stock.
A.C. Vogler & Co., dealers in furniture, on Main street are found,
Sandy is an old workman, and to please he is bound.
S.E. Mickey’s wine vaults we must not pass by,
Just give Sam a call, if you’re anyways dry.
Then there’s Dr. Watkins recently come in,
Just step over, if you wish to see him.
Now comes C. Hauser, who registers deeds,
And when you get married, sells the license you need.
Out near the Railroad is Fogle Bro’s Saw Mill,
Where for any kin of lumber your orders they’ll fill.