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III", city of Bloomington, Illinois, widely known
as The Evergreen Citj of Illinois, is situated
almost on a direct line between Chicago and
St. Louis, being L26 miles from Chicago and
157 miles from St. Louis.
The most important historical information
relating to the business interests of Blooming-
ton is not to be learned from written books.
It is found in the geologic or pre-historic rec-
ords of tli" coal measures ol the drift period,
and of those later ages when nature so richly
endowed our prairie surface with its deep cov-
ering of unsurpassed black soil.
An unsuccessful search for coal in l s '>:i and 1864, when
the city appropriated two thousand dollars, which was ex-
pended in boring six hundred feet, passing through a coal
vein mistaken for Mack Blate, was followed by a successful
boring in 1867, and Bloomington then read aright the great
historical fact that unknown ages had carefully stored away.
Over five hundred [eel below our prairie surface, millions oi
tons of valuable fuel for the people of the future.
Then in 1*74 it was demonstrated that in some remote
time in the distant past, probably during the SO-called drift
period, a water course Or water reservoir had been prepared
containing a remarkably valuable supply of water, and the
following year our water works were put in operation.
History, not of our own locality, out general history of
the Northwest, informs us that for main centuries the Red
Men occupied the groves and prairies of this region. It tells
us these tribes or races wen- continually at war, annihilating
and exterminating each other, making no permanent im-
provements and not even leaving a trace of their occupat ion
within a dozen miles of this city. It leaves us to infer that,
during all these centuries, kind mot her nature was continu-
ally at work, dissolving the clay, mixing the material, pre-
paring the vegetable mould, and covering the clay and the
gravel with a deep deposit of the Bnest soil in the world,
feeding the buffalo, elk, deer and other animals and game
on which the Indians subsisted, and gradually lining a place
for the grandest civilization of the world.
It is quite possible we have' not as yet fullj read thi
logic history of this locality. In addition to our valuable
BLOOMINGTON: PAST AND PRESENT
Scene at C. & A. Depot, July 4. 1S94, During A. R. U. Strike
coal, water, and deep rich soil,— the three grand historical
developments of the distant past,— we have strong evidences
of an underlying supply of gas, it having frequently been
found here in large quantities, and it is deemed a possibility
the future may demonstrate that this, and perhaps other
mineral deposits, exist in our immediate neighborhood.
These allusions to what may well be called the "Business
History" of our beautiful city, are of quite as much import-
ance as the better known historical information that in 1822
the first white settler arrived: that a few years later our
grand old Blooming Grove was trembling in good earnest
under the woodman's ax: that in 1833 the Legislature passed
an act incorporating McLean county, and that Bloomington
was founded in 1831. It is not, however, very generally un-
derstood that Mr. James Allin, to whom we are mainly in-
debted for the location and name of Bloomington, carefully
noted its natural advantages before purchasing the claim of
William Evans, or maturing his plans for the organization
of a new county whose county-seat we hoped t > locate at the
"north edge of Blooming Grove." He saw that the great
north and south line of travel between the Galena lead mines
and the well-settled parts of Southern Illinois passed either
through or near Blooming Grove. The main emigrant
road between the East and the West followed the dry land
along a ridge between Danville and Peoria, and went directly
by Blooming Grove. The trail between Lake Michigan
and St. Louis was also in this vicinity, and Mr. Allin foresaw
that lines of stage and emigrant travel could easily be in-
duced to pass through this point; and it is highly interesting
to note that four great lines of railway—the Illinois Central!
the Chicago and Alton, the Lake Erie and Western, and the
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis-- all follow
these old lines of travel, and all cross each other at Bloom-
ington.
A very important community of farmers was living at
Blooming Grove and in the surrounding country in 1831.
At the latter date our present city began its career in a
humble manner. Its subsequent growth has been solid and
permanent, and, like its earliest growth, dependent on our
neighboring agricultural resources. Its historicul develop-
ment can be followed with sufficient accuracy by a careful
study of the information which follows, and w'e will not de-
tain the reader by the customary details of dry uninteresting
statements. It is enough for our present purpose if we as-
sert that from New England, from the Middle and Southern
States, from England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and other
European lands, a remarkably tine population has migrated
thither, and that this cosmopolitan mixture, with descend-
ents to the manor born, now constitutes the very best ma-
terial out of which to build one of the most energetic, most
ambitious and most prosperous cities between the Atlantic
and Pacilic oceans.
EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES.
The business value of schools and educational institutions
is very difficult to estimate. We all know that colleges and
schools tend to build up a town, but statistics will not show
to what extent the wealth and population of a city may be
based on these very valuable institutions.
It is well known that in cities like Ann Arbor, Michigan,
and Jacksonville, Illinois, the largest portion of the inhabi-
tants make these cities their homes on account of the educa-
tional advantages to be enjoyed there. In like manner,
we know that a very large proportion of the inhabitants of
Bloomington and Normal have come thither because of the
State Normal University, the model school attached thereto,
the Illinois Wesleyan College, our splendid public schools,
our business colleges and other private schools. The public
school system of Bloomington is unexcelled anvwhere, and
its schools and teachers take rank with the largest and most
intelligently governed cities of the state. The school build-
ings are models of comfort, beauty and sanitary provisions.
Special teachers are employed in the schools for music, draw-
ing, cabinet making, domestic science and nature study, and
excellent evening schools are also maintained. The citizens
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take great pride in their excellent school system and the
appropriations for carrying on the important work are large
and freely made.
Bloomington is well supplied with churches and almost
every religious denomination is represented. The church
edifices are for the most part modern and of architectural
and constructive beauty. The church societies are flourish-
ing and their pastors men of ability and learning. The Con-
gregationalists. Baptists, Free Baptists. Methodists, Episco-
pals. Presbyterians, Catholics, Unitarians, Salvation Army,
Universalists, and Adventists are all prominent. There is
also a Hebrew church, several independent churches, various
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BLOOMINGTON; PAST AND PRESENT
Old McLean County Court House
Among the most prominent is the Court House, Post-office.
Second Presbyterian Church, various bank and school build-
ings. The Court House is one of the finest structures to be
seen anywhere and is the special pride of the citizens.
Bloomington is well equipped with banks, newspapers,
and various institutions that go to make up the successful
carrying on of a populous community. The advantages for
home seekers arc many and opportunities for manufacturers
unsurpassed. The retail stores are well conducted, many of
them marvels of elegance, and generally contain large and
up-to-date stocks of goods. Prices are as low as elsewhere
and merchants alert to the demands of the times.
Unlike many similar organizations throughout the coun-
try, which have been enthusiastically started and subse-
quently fallen into decline, the Bloomington Business Men's
Ass,, siation lias kept everlastingly at it and, as stated in its
constitution, been active "to promote the industrial, mercan-
tile and municipal welfare of the city of Bloomington.'' It
was organized in January, 1900, and was incorporated the
same year and lias ever since been of material assistance to
the upbuilding of the city. In this work its committees have
been of value in promoting more favorable locations for ex-
isting industries, the introduction of new industries, the
establishment of reasonable freight rates and by other efforts
to enhance by all modern and legitimate methods the mutual
welfare of business men and wage earners. The association
is officered by Sam'] K. White. Prest.: John Eddy. 1st Vice-
Prest.; Theci. A. Braley, 2nd Vice-Prest.; R. F. Evans,
Treas.; Harry B. Harwood, Secy.; R. F. Berry, Correspond-
ing Secy., and is known as one of the most up-to-date asso i-
at ons of its kind in the middle west.
Bloomington became incorporated as a town in 1843, and
in 1850 received its first charter as a city, and in 1891 was
reorganized under what is known as General laws for vil-
lages, towns and cities.
In the pages following will be found accurate and inter-
esting sketches of various industrial and business concerns,
representative merchants and leading professional men,
those who stand foremost in thought and action in the
Evergreen City.
missions and reform clubs, Christian Science and Spiritual-
istic meetings.
The fraternal societies of Bloomington include represen-
tations of all the best known and most important orders, and
they are generally of large and constantly growing member-
ship. The Masons and Odd Fellows are exceedingly strong,
and other important organizations are: Knights of Pythias,
Elks, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Court of Honor. Catholic
Order of Foresters, Knights of the Maccabees, Loyal Ameri-
cans, Modern Woodmen of America, National Union, Red
Men, Royal Arcanum, Royal Neighbors of America, Yeomen
of America, Ancient Order United Workmen, Union Veter-
ans Union, Sons of Veterans, Spanish American War Veter-
ans, Knights of the Globe, Grand Army of the Republic,
Woman's Relief Corps, German Benevolent Society, Broth-
erhood of American Yeomen, and Eagles. There are various
temperance societies, womens clubs and charitable associa-
tions. Literary, social and musical clubs are also numerous,
the Illinois and* Bloomington Clubs being most prominent.
Wither's Free Public Library and Reading Room is one
of the best conducted and finely equipped in the state, noted
for its efficient public libraries. The library occupies spac-
ious and attractive quarters in its own building and contains
about 30,000 volumes. The books have been carefully selected
and the demand for them is large, constant and constantly
increasing. A reference room contains standard works on
every conceivable subject. The reading room is furnished
with the best of current periodical literature, and leading-
newspapers of the United States.
There are two modern and well-equipped hospitals in
Bloomington, the Brokaw Hospital and St. Joseph's Hos-
pital, and the Kelso Sanitarium.
Bloomington has one of the best managed street railway
systems in the state and also a line connecting it with Nor-
mal. In the last year two new lines have been built in the
city.
The fire and police departments of the city are adequate
and under careful and progressive management. The streets
are well lighted by electricity, and for the most part wide,
well shaded by fine trees and kept clean, and the sewerage
system is modeled after the most successful of other cities.
Visitors to Bloomington are always impressed by the fine
business blocks, public buildings and modern residences.
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Eobder-Athey Hardware Co., (Incorporated
THE HOLDER-ATHEY HARDWARE
CO., INC.
i :an s in- an immense and i ai led stock,
doing a large volume of business annu-
ally, ami employing modern and pro-
gressive methods, the widely known
Holder-Athey Hardware Co., 305-307 N.
Main street, occupies a leading position
of similar concerns of this state- Hard-
ware of even description is carried, fine
cutli iy. paints, nils and varnishes, silver-
ware, fanning tools, poultry supplies,
s toves and i anges. A spi ciaiitj is made
of l.',« '■ I Iros.' paint and Majesl ic rani
Both a wh< li sale and retail busini i
carried on and from thirty to forty skilled
workmi n an mployed, and ' I square
feet of fiooi space is occupied, which in-
cludes a large shop \s i ere shei t metal
and fin nace work is carrii 'I on. Thi
pany is officered by Dan Holder, pres
id, ail. was bom in Tazewell county in
1844 and educati '1 in Bloi mington, and
since 1860 has been connected with this
business He is a member of the Masons,
Bloomlngton and Country Clubs. Howard
Humphreys is vice-president, but is nol
:,, livelj engagi d in i he busini ss. Sam
I [older, secretary and tn asurei was
horn, ra ised and educated in I lloomington
and since leaving school has been iden
tifi d with this firm and is a membei oi
the Country Club. The business was
bli hed in 1854 and incorporated
in 1898, and ai the present time have
< \ < i.i l sail smen on the road. The above
named men a re a tnong our most
and enei gel ic met chants, alerl to
the advancement of the times.
BLOOMINGTON RUG AND CARPET
COMPANY
One of the most important industrices
of Bloomington, and one whose products
sold in almost every state in the
Union, is the Bloomington Rug & Car-
i ' Co. The plant was established in
and has the reputation of being
the largest and best equipped rug factory
in the country. Floor space of 8.000
square feet is occupied and much of the
machinery used is of the company's in-
vention and is designed especially for the
manufacture of their Superior Rugs and
their works are in operation the entire
year. Rugs are manufactured from old
carpets that are more beautiful than the
original carpet and all work sent out is
guaranteed to be just what is claimed
by the company. A specialty is made of
ell ining. renovating- and resizing rugs
and carpets. Special attention is also
given all orders and correspondence i?
promptly attended to. The immense fac-
tory and office, located at the corner Di-
vision street and Franklin avenue, i?
tly on the Normal street car line.
and the factory is fitted with the most
modem and up-to-date machinery, whicl
makes this the best equipped factory nt
its kind in the United States. Mr. J. M.
Elder, the efficient manager is a native ot
McLean county, born In 1848 and received
bis education in the public scl is. For-
merly for seven veins he was engaged in
the manufacture of brick and was also
in the milling business, lie is thoroughly
up-to-date in his methods and system of
running this factory and through his
careful and painstaking management its
success is largely due. He is a val
member of the Odd Fellows and K. of P
and is highly esteemed by all who know
him.
FRANK SUPPLE
Among the diversified industrii s of
Bloomington. none is more interesting
than that carried on by Frank Supple,
with spacious and well equipped grain
elevator at 506 S. Main street, where the
latest and most modern methods of load-
ing and unloading grain of all kinds are
used,. The marvelous machines, with al-
most human intelligence, takes the grain
from the cars to any bin in the elevator
at trie will of the man in charge, and up-
to-date methods mark all operations. Coal
is extensively dealt in also. Mr. Supple
was born in 1865 In Virginia, and there
■ ted. and sine- . ntering into the
ness v orld has followi d the grain
business and became established in 1883.
lie i. one of Bloomington' li ading citi-
■ pular in financial and so-
cial circles and is a member of the Ma-
sonic bodies, including the Shrine.
WINTER I ; ated in Illinois and is a member of
U.R.K. of P., Modern Woodmen National
Union and I. u. M. A. Both gentlemen are
of unquestioned integrity, and wide pop-
ularity and highly esteemed in our city.
THE SILL PNEUMATIC HORSE
COLLAR CO
The jerk on a noise's shoulder in a
firm collar when starting a load and the
jar of the wagon limning against bumps
and tlections in the si i c et, is not only
liable to bruise or strain, but it injures
the general health of the hois . This is
easily prevented by the use of the Sill
Pneumatic Horse Collar, Thesi famous
high-class collars are put out in enam-
eled, oxidiz d, silver or nickel plate, brass
and gold finish. The widely known Sil!
Pneumatic House Collar Co., located it
313-315 K. Front street, will supply de-
mands as fast as possibli in the order of
Heir application. The Sill Pneumatic
Horse Collar is favorably known and in
constant use in every country in the
world .inl every state in the union. In
fart, the sun never sets on this famous
collar, and was awarded high honors at
Hie Louisiana Purchasi Imposition at St.
Louis. Mo. It is built on strictly humane
principles .'nnl will adjust itself to any
shoulder. At the spacious, modern and
complete equipped plant a lare force of
workmen are employed and 11.500 square
feel nf door space is occupied. The of-
ficeis of the Aim are: E. L. Sill, presi-
dent: W. P.. Sill, vice-president; Samuel
Fesler. treasurer, and D. M. Sill, sec-
retary and general manager. All members
of the firm are actively engaged in the
business and are incorporated with a
capital stock of $100,000. The' gentlemen
at.- all natives of Illinois and their repu-
tation as progressive, substantial, enter-
prising business men and representative,
influential citizens is an enviable one.
A. D. SCHEWE
In every community a high-class meat
market is a necessity. One of the lead-
ing houses in Bloomington in this line
of business is that located at 812 E.
Grove street and conducted by Mr. A.
D. Schewe. He deals in all kinds of
fresh, salt and smoked meats and fresh
butter, eggs, poultry and country produce.
A specialty is made of fine fancy meats
that are unexcelled by any similar con-
cern in this section of the state. All
goods are fresh and of highest quality
and everything is kept in scrupulously
clean and neat order. Four courteous as-
sistants are employed and a floor space
of l.SOO square feet is occupied. Mr.
Schewe was born in Germany in 1S62
and educated in Bloomington's German
schools. He has been engaged in this
line of business for over twenty years
and has worked in all its branches from
a bone trimmer to the highest branch.
He is one of Bloomington's most enter-
prising and progressive businessmen ami
is a member of some of the best fra-
ternal organizations in the city.
H. S. McCURDY
Reliability of service, excellence of
g is ami systematic low prices havi
placed the hardware store nf II. S. Mc-
Curdy, 1-" \V. Front street, in the front
ranks of similar concerns in this section
of the state. All that is reliable and de-
sirable in fine stoves, tin, granite ware,
fine cutlery and hardware of every de-
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John W". Evans Sons Company
JOHN W. EVANS SONS CO.
Bloomington boasts of a company of
He finest contractors in the state, that
' I John W. Evans' Sons, who are km wn
throughout the country and have built
some of the finest buildings on the square
i. el in fact all over Bloomington, includ-
ing tlie High school, Lincoln and Franklin
schools, the handsome Livingston build-
ing. First National and State National
banks and the First and Second Presby-
terian churches and the A. E. DeMange
residence, which are the most magnifi-
cent in the city and are unexcelled any-
where in this section of the State. This
company's territory is unlimited, being
widely and favorably known, and having
a reputation for reliability and excellence
of service unsurpassed. They do con-
tracting all thiough the middle West, and
have established an extensive and high
class trade. The John W. Evans' Sons
Co. are also manufatureis of mill work
■' lealers in iumbei and coal. Their
finely equipped office i.s located at 511-517
Notth Center street. The firm was
originally established by Hayes and
Evans in 1859 and came under the pres-
ent propi ii torship and was incorporated
with a capital stock of $75,000, paid up,
in ISflO. the entile stock being held by
tin Evans family. The enormous fac-
tory and plant occupies about ten acres
of ground and affords employment for
150 men during the busy season. The
officers of the John W. Evans' Sons Co.
are: J. P. Evans. President: R. \v.
Evans, Vice-President: W. V. Evans.
Secretary, and F. R. Evans, Treasurer.'
Bach of the four gentlemen aie mem-
bers of the Bloomington and Country
Clubs, highly prominent in commercial
and social circles, and their standing as
substantial, enterprising business men
and representative citiz°ns is of the
highest.
scription can be obtained at this finely
equipped store. A specialty is made of
the highest grades of stoves. Competi-
tion on all lines of goods is met, including
quality and price. Four floors 25x150
feet, are occupied, and five capable clerks
are employed. Mr. McCurdy was born in
Mexico City, Penn., in 1S35 and educated
in Tuscarora Academy, Penn. He has
been in business in McLean county since
1854 and has always been known as a
business man of integrity and a citizen
of public spirit and progressive ideas.
R. M. CALDWELL & SON
The people of Bloomington are to be
congratulated on the fact that in the
grocery and produce store of R. M. Cald-
well and Son, 419 N. Main street, they
have a store tnat is unexcelled for high
grade, reliable goods, sold at the lowest
market price's. Carefully selected lines of
staple and fancy groceries are carried,
embracing standard brands of flour,
supi rior canned goods, popular table
delicacies, choice teas, coffee and break-
fast cereals are carried, their specialty
being The Best of Everything at the
Right Prices. Six competent clerks are
employed 1 and a floor sraee 22x100 is oc-
cupied. Mr. Charles B. Caldwell who is
now sole proprietor was burn in Shirley,
111., in 1865 and educated in Bloomington.
Since first entering into the business
world he has been connected with the
grocery business and is considered one of
our most successful and up-to-date bus-
iness men.
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B. F. HOOPS & SON
The wholesale handling of foodstuffs is
a matter of great importance in a city
the size of Bloomington. More particu-
larly so when, as here, the people are
discriminating and competition is alert.
A local concern that stands among the
foremost of produce houses in this section
of the state is that of B. F. Hoopes &
Son, 105-111 W. Monroe street. Estab-
lished in 1SS5, this widely known and
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finely equipped house has constantly
maintained an unrivaled reputation for
On- reliability and gi mi ral excelli nci
good A specialty is made of produc
and fine fruits. Twenty capable assist-
ants are employed and flooi space of 15.-
GOfl square feet is occupied Mr. A. II
Hoopi s, president and in asui er oi thi
linn, was born in Springfield, 111., in 1870
ai lucated In Bloomington. Mr. J. C
Creager, who is secretary of the Arm, was
bora in Tarlton, Ohio, In 1846 and theri
. , jur.it. a. i'i e\ ious to his i'n sent bus
i i v , pi oprii tor ' it a gem ral nn r-
chandise store at Tarlton. He was a
member of the board of education ami
was also township treasurer ai Tallinn.
Both gentlemen are highly esteemed in
Hi. community for their business integ-
rity and estimable citizenship.
GRABLE, THE TAILOR
Gentlemen's custom tailming exeeutod
in th.' highest style of the art. with
prices moderate, is th special feature
i lishment of George II. Grable,
101 X. Main street. His creations an'
noted for their fashionable appearance
iiert shape, and are always perfect
in lit. Mr. Grable caters to the best
trade and. more-over, secures it. Many
nf the mmi particulai peoi le in our city
are his patrons. It is a union shop and
two expert workmen are employed. He
was born at Farmer City, 111., in 185S.
and was ther educated, and when a
young man spent four and one-half years
in tie' printing business, and aside from
that his life has been spent in the tailor-
ing business. He became established
here in 1899 .and has won the esteem of
the public. He is a member of the Red
Men M. W. A., North Ameiican Union,
ami Masons.
A.PARTMENT HOTEL
THE APARTMENT HOTEL
Bloomington's spacious, well equipped
and carefully conducted hostelery, 'rim
Vpartment Hotel was established in 190:;
and ins proven on-' of tie- hotel suc-
es of Illinois. The house is operated
"ii the American plan and contains all
t Lin improvements. There are forty
finely equipped tooms and several appart-
ments. In summing it up it may be said
that the Apartment Hotel is a model of
its class and its chief success lies in
Hi. fact that those things ordinarily ni
glected, receive careful attention and it
has the reputation of being the cleanest
hotel in Bloomington, Mr. .T. B. Savage,
ill.- efficienl proprietor and manage] was
born in Ohio in 1846 and there educated.
Previous t" hotel business he was eng i red
in th.' t
Til inn Bros, in 1890 and later came un-
der (he present proprietorship. Mr. Pat-
Inn has materially improved the stock
and greatly increased the patronage.
Poultry, eggs, butter, hides and wool, and
everything that is required to make up a
complete poultry house, is carried, Only
wholesale business is done and a large
shipping trade is carried on, car loads
of poultry being shipped to New oil;
City. Twenty assistants are employed
and a floor space of 6,000 square feet is
occupied. Mr. Patton was born and edu-
cated in Indiana. He has followed this
line of business for a number of years
and is thoroughly experienced. PL has
the merited reputation of being a busi-
ness man of integrity and a citizen of
public spirit and progressive ideas, and
is highly esteemed in our city.
\i ERGARTH
F. W. NIERGARTH
A grocery a ml moat market widely
known for tin- excellence of its goods
and always reasonable prices is that of
F. W. Niergarth, 609-11-13 North Main
si I eel.
Large and carefully selected lines of
groceries, meats, feeds, fruits, confections
and provisions of evi ry description are
carried, including choice teas, coffees, and
si iees. A specialty is made of tin- highest
grades of apples and potatoes.
'I'lte heavily stocked salesroom of 10,000
square feet, rivals in appearance an up-
to-date food fair, and eleven courteous
and capable clerks are employed.
Tire business was established in 1S93.
Mr. Niergarth was born in Bloomington
1SC6, his birthplace covering the same
ground where his store is now established.
He was also educated in Bloomington.
Formerly for rive years, he was travel-
ing salesman for a furnishing goods house
and was also in the shoe business for
five years. Mr. Niergarth is a business
man of progressive ideas, and thoroughly
believing itr modern methods. He is a
member of the Modern Woodmen and
National Union.
DR. PRICE & CO
One of Bloomington's most important
manufactories is that of Dr. Price & Co.,
successors to Drs. Price .>i Price, and
manufacturers of medicine, flavoring ex-
tracts and baking powder. The ttaile it
controls reaches throughout the Middle
West and as far west as Montana, being
the most widely and favorably known
manufactories of medicines in the coun-
try. Dr. Price's flavoring extracts and
baking powder are- unexcelled. They also
manufacture Dr. Price's famous My
Cream, Mullen Salve. Minute Relief, Bile
Bitters, Headache Cure and Bronchial
Tm, lies, which are unsurpassed for pub-
lic speakers and singers. All s.-Js are
made of only the purest ingredients and
a speciaalty is made of "the right article
at the right price." Tie- plant was orig-
inally establish! d by Drs. Price & Price
in 1SS3 and came under the present pro-
prietorship in 1904. A large force of fae-
tnry men and traveling salesmen are em-
ployed. Dr. D. F. Price was born in
Rutland City. Vt. in 1S33, and received his
medical education at Ann Arbor Univer-
sity, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Cincinnati,
O. He has practiced medicine and fol-
lowed this line all his life. Mr. John C.
Allen was born in Heyworth, 111., in 1S71
and there educated. He has served as
constable, town tax collector and was also
school director. Pie is a valued member
of the I. O. O. F. and M. W. A. Both
gentlemen are of marked ability and
thorough experience, and to their earo
and practical judgment the success of the
business is largely due.
MADAM SARAH
Madam Sara, the prominent and widely
known clarivoyant and palmist, of 411 N
C-i titer street, has made herself popular
in Bloomington and vicinity through the
merits of her work. She is a natural
born clairivoyant and carries out just
what she claims to do, and the best of
attention is paid to all of her patrons.
She also carries an extensive correspond-
ence work which is given special atten-
tion. Advice is given on matrimony,
business, health, speculation, etc., and all
business is strictly confidential. Madam
Sara became established here in 1S99 and
has built up a sterling reputation for
herself, and her patrons consist of many
of tie best people of our city.
C. S. BROWN
Prominent among the leading stores of
Bloomington is the sterling grocery of C.
S. Brown, established in 1901 and located
at 104 S. East street. The stock can red
is one of the largest and most carefully
selected to be found in tne city, embrac-
ing the choicest fancy and staple gro-
ceries and canned goods. An ample
force of courteous clerks is employed and
a floor space of 1,500 square feet is oc-
cupied. Mr. Brown is a native of Ohio,
born in 1S41 and since becoming a citi-
zen of Bloomington, he has gained the
esteem of the community and is known
as a progressive, practical and enter-
prising business man.
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Soldiers' Monument at Franklin-
Park
SOUVENIR
L. L. WIEGAND
H Igl
taple i luce
i i. .1 in compli I
at the wi ii equipped and popular
[i i.i w iegand,
.M.ii I,. I - I Supi
table d< licai ii - f irm and 1
moki 'I meats an > urea
ty is made of country pro
rluce and fn The low. m
i.i'i [uoted ill low as Is cor
ill with reliable ind
ii h as is found at this ston
The business was established In 1S93, I
has coi I n i-easei iublii ap
proval and pat] n ige. This buildim
i di ding 'ii ii" ci t j bu I
i :i been impro\ ed from time to tinn
. mi is n. iw modern in ever; ■• Fivi
competent clerks an i mploj i d and two
75x25 i, el are oi cupii i Mr. Wie-
gand was educated In I Hi om
ington. He is a butcher by trad<
was formi rlj in that line of
business. He is known as a progrei i
g in. r< h:i nt and estimabli
citizen, highly esti em< d and Is a mi mbi i
of the Bu iness Men Asocial Ii in and
< latholic < irder of Foresters.
iini.1 Trinity ciu'rch
LEWIS & SMITH
imm' of the oldest established of simi-
i rns in this seel ion ol i he sta b
Mi. well equipped grain elevator, which
vi : in st i stablished aboui fifty years
ii,, n 901 E. Front street mill iducted
\i , i,,,\\ is and Smith. Feed of till
kinds, flour, meal, hominy, grain, hay and
straw and all kinds of baled goods are
tndled and the spacious elevatoi has
i capai iv of 20,000 bushels of grain and
car loads of baled g Is. All mill-
ing is done within their own plant ex-
cepi tin Hour, and six experienced work-
men are employed. Mr. G. E. Lewis was
born in Indiana in 1SG2 and educated in
[ova. Previously he was engaged in th
grain and lumber business in Keota, Iowa,
where he served two terms as alderman.
He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and
M. \V. A Mr. O. E. Smith was born in
onsin and educated in Iowa and was
ged in farming for a few years and
later taught school in Iowa. Both gen-
ii, urn are highly popular, and the en-
ise of which they an tin 1 l Is
one of which Bloomington is proud.
HOME RESTAURANT
Among tii., many i esta un ants and quick
lunch houses of Bh omington,
i,, tter reputation foi g i fo< d si rved
and excellence of set \ ice than the Homi
ii. stauranl tit ::if, N. Cei reel A
alty is made of meals cooked on
short ordei and for quick lunches i r sub-
stantial meal there is no better pla
the city The fo< d is well cooked, the
which numbers eight are attentive
.and prices moderate. A fine line of
choice cigars and tobacco are also kept.
Is i ccupled
and • \ en thing is kepi In scrupuli
el. -an and nea t ordei . M r. John S. Du
ger 1 1, was born in
Arkansas, in 1873 , ucated a Pi
sylvania. He has been In this lini
business for flvi i n tnd n pr< lou
engag. d in fi ig Hi bei istab-
ii , i bu ill
Iness and is highlj n
garded by all who know him.
H. A. RIESE
Tin wholesale handling of fruits and
produce in a city the size of Blooming-
ton is a matter of great importance
M particularly so when, as here, the
people are discriminating and competi-
tion is alert. A local dealei who stand i
among th* foi em. .si oi - imila i c « i n
II. A. Riese, 107 E. Front streel
hed in 1897 this widely known and
finely equipped house has constantly
maintained an unrivaled reputation for
the reliability and general exc II. nee ..i
its goods. A specialty is made of fresh
, is. oranges, apples, lemons, bananas,
and cabbage, and 10,000 square feel ol
floor space is occupied. Courteous as-
sistants to the number of seven are em-
ployed. Mr. Riese was born in Pekin,
111., in 1S59 and there educated. Twenty-
six years of his life has been devoted to
this one line of business, five years ol
which was in Denver. He is one of our
lending citizens and is a member of the
K. of P.
PORTABLE ELEVATOR MANUFAC-
TURING CO.
The success and progress which follows
i prise and merit is ably presented in
the Portable Elevator Manufacturing Co.,
,i Bloomington's most important in-
dustries. This concern was originally
established in 1900 and was incorporated
in 1902. They manu) i.ii.le ele-
, which are known throughout the
country and us, , : every grain -
ii.- in the Union. The large plant.
d at the corner of McClun and E.
Grove streets, occupies a floor space of
square feel and fui nishes emplo/-
ploymenl for fifty hands, each of whom
are thoroughly experienced and skilled
workmen. The officers of th- n
n Messrs. J. F. White, President, and
« ; i : Read, Secretarj and Genera] Man
.M t Read Is a native ol i lit loming-
ton, horn in 1868, and educated in
public schools. Formerly he was In the
tail hardware with G. 1 1 Read
Bro Me n Whit tnd Read an en
terprl Ing and eminently practical and
hoi -.lie hi', id. oi iii. ,1 with till in.
pertaining to the city's welfare and an
highly esteemed by all who know them.
H. W. VINCENT
in no branch of applied science has
in.!, been so marked an advancement
and so many improvements as in that .-f
photography. The photographer of
nuts: be a skilled artisl and a close stu-
dent ti let- to becomi a Ii ader, and his
apparatus musl be the most modern. In
Mr. II. W. Vincent, Bl g pos-
es i 1 1 gh :n i i-t > ears of pi
tical i and elose slndy have
, him the <
,,,
iii,. pa i a re 1 ■ stab-
Blooming i ond u I
, in. i om "' N Haiti
Mi. i
,„ | ,,n man-
ii mi h ' Poloi Ml., but
has bt numl '
i itlzi n of Bl stun.
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BLOOMINGTON; PAST AND PRESENT
WELCH & NEWTON
In the upbuilding of Bloomington as a
residential city the sterling firm of
Messrs. Welch & Newton has been an im-
portant factor. This is one of Bloom-
ington's oldest and most reputable real
estate and insurance agencies and is
widely known. They have fine offices in
rooms No. 1 1! - 1 7 in the magnificent Dur-
ley building, where they do a large busi-
ness in fire and life insurance, as well as
negotiating loans, and buying, selling.
exchanging and renting of property. They
are sole agents for a number of the
soundest companies in the country, prom-
inent among them Glen Falls, United Un-
derwriters. Reliance and Prussian Na-
tional companies. Messrs Welch & New-
ton are both natives of Illinois, the for-
mer being born in 1S47 and the latter :n
1838. Mr. Welch has been engaged in
this business for oyer 13 years and for-
merly was engaged in farming. He is a
member of the I. O. O. F., Court of Honor
and M. W. A. and served two terms as
alderman in the Sixth ward. Mr. New-
ton was county recorder eight years and
county clerk for four years and then be-
came engaged in bis present business.
He is a member of the K. of P. and I.
O. O. F. Both gentlemen are of the ut-
most reliability and are closely identified
with all the matters pertaining to the
city's welfare.
WALTER ARMBRUSTER
Among the many and varied tonsorial
parlors of Bloomington none rival in ex-
cellence of wink, cleanliness and prompt
service, the finely equipped shop of Wal-
ter Armbruster, lln E. Front street. Par-
ticular men patronize this fine resort for
tonsorial work exclusively and in largo
numbers. Special attention is paid to
artistic hair cutting, massaging and
shampooing, the famous Armbruster egg
shampoo onlj being used, and entire sat-
isfaction assured patrons on all work
performed. Four chairs are operated,
tedious waits avoided ami every work-
man a master of the art. Mr. Armbrus-
ter was born in Bloomington and edu-
cated in the public schools. He has he.ii
engaged in this Inisiness for over nine
years and became established as at pres-
ent in 1901 and is special agent for the
Ess Tee I iee 1 1 . i i s - te,,ie He is highly
n garded in Bloomington and is a member
et Hi, German Benevolent Society. Mod-
em Woodmen, Royal Circle and K. of C.
First Baptist Church
ED. LOGAN
Carrying a large and carefully selected
line of fresh, smoked and salt meats, and
laving an unrivaled reputation for relia-
bility and the quotation of lowest market
prices, tie meat market of Ed. Logan.
I S. Lee street, stands among
leading concerns in this section of the
city. High-grade meats of every de-
scription are carried and a specialty is
made of home-made sausage. Competi-
tion is closely met and no concern quotes
lower prices for goods equal in quality.
Mr. Logan became established in his
present business in 1904 and employs two
courteous assistants. He was born in
Bloomington in 1S5S and was also edu-
cated here and since leaving school has
practically spent his life in this line of
business, and has been employed hysome
of the largest concerns in this section of
the state. He is known as a progressive
business man and estimable citizen.
ROBERT FLINSPACH
Metropolitan up-to-date methods, good
goods and low prices are the distinctive
features of the grocery and provision
house of Robert Flinspach. 503 S. Allin
street, Carefully selected lines of gen-
oral groceries. high-class provisions,
canned goods, teas, coffees and spices are
carried. A specialty is made of fresh
country butter butter and eggs, and in
this he is decidedly a leader. Competi-
tion on all lines of goods is met in every
particular and the store is never under-
sold. The help numbers three and 2000
square feet of floor space is occupied.
Mr. Flinspach was born in Bloomington
in 1SG7 and here educated, and previous
to his present business, which was estab-
lished in 1904, he was a painter and
paperhanger. He is a member of the C.
O. O. F. and is highly esteemed in both
Inisiness and social circles.
J. A. MUELLER
High-grade groceries, both fancy and
staple, provisions, tint' canned goods, pure
:onfectionery, cigars and tobacco are
carried in complete and carefully selected
lines at the well eouipped and popular
store of Mr. J. A. Mueller, at 802 W.
Front street. A specialty is made of
fancy groceries and notions and bakery
solids Superior canned goods, table deli-
cacies, breakfast foods and farm and
dairy products are lending features. The
lowest market prices are quoted, fully as
low as is consistent with reliability and
satisfactory goods. An ample force of
courteous clerks are employed and all or-
ders are promptly attended to. The
business was established in 1ST9, and con-
stantly increased in public approval and
patronage. Mr. Mueller was born in
New York city in 1S55 and educated in
the Bloomington public schools. He is
known as a progressive and enterprising
merchant and estimable citizen, highly
esteemed in our city.
A. MATULLE
One of the most attractive stores in
Bloomington is that conducted by Mr. A.
Matulle .iiid located at 1312 S. Main
street. It occupies 3000 square feet of
li ' space and the stock carried is one
ot the largest in this section in the line
of general merchandise, staple and fancy
groceries, canned goods, choice teas and
coffee and a specialty is made of fine
country butters and eggs. Also a high-
class meat market is conducted in con-
nection with this well equipped store.
Mr. Matulle is one of the old established
ami successful merchants of this city,
becoming established here in 1S93. He
also owns another fine store at 1310 S.
Main street. An ample force of courteous
clerks is employed and all orders are
promptly attended to. Mr. Matulle
was born and educated in Germany
and since becoming a citizen of
Bloomington he has gained the
highest esteem of the community
and is known as one of our most
enterprising and successful business men.
SOUVENIR
A. IN. RINEHART
In every community the high class
pharmacy is an important factor, both
to the physician who relies on it for the
accuracy of the prescriptions given by him
and by the public, who look to it for puri-
ty and freshness of the drugs and chemi
cats used. The pharmacy of which Mr.
A. N. Rinehart is proprietor, located at
No. 720 W. Chestnut street is one of the
two oldest in the city, being established
in 1879. Drugs, paints, oils and varnishes
are dealt in and a specialty is mad* of
the filling of physicans prescriptions, the
purest ingredients only being used. Floor
space of 1.440 square feet is occupied and
three courteous assistants are employed.
Mr. Rinehart is a native of Virginia, born
in 1S43 and educated in Bloomington and
has been in the drug business here for
thirty-seven years. He is a thoroughly
experienced pharmacist, enterprising and
believing in modern methods and is a
highly esteemed citizen of our city and
is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
MARTENS-LEARY CO. BRANCH
One of the most successful and largely
patronized concerns of its kind in the city
is the well-known farm implement house
of the Martens-Leary Co. Branch, 112 W.
Front street. The business was estab-
lished several years ago by John T. Wal-
ton, who was succeeded by the Martens-
Leary Co. this year. The latter materially
improved the service and greatly in-
creased the patronage. A full line of
high-grade farm implements of all kinds
is carried. A repository of the finest
carriages and buggies in the city, includ-
ing harness of up-to-date patterns, are
also carried. A specialty is made of
stock fencing, Moline wagons. Rock
Island buggies. Deere and Black Hawk
planters, John Deere plows and cultiva-
tors, gasoline and steam engines, and a
full line of McCormick harvesting ma-
chinery. Three competent salesmen are
employed and 3750 square feet of floor
Is occupied. Mr. J. M. Cusey. the
efficient manager, was born and raised on
a farm, and the past twenty years has
been in the employ of the McOonnich
Harvester Co., which has kept him in
direct touch with farming and farming
Interests, and is known as one nf the best
Implement men in the country.
MINTER MANUFACTURING CO
In the manufacture of high-grade job
work, band-sawing, brackets, screens,
gable ornaments, balusters, window
frames, tanks of all kinds, etc.. the Min-
ter .Manufacturing Co., corner Grove and
McClun streets, ranks among the leaders.
and the reputation of their products
stands high with the builders and con-
tractors of the state. They also manu-
facture pickets, fence posts, pila ter
finish and blocks, newel posts and hftch-
Ing posts, and make a specialty of w i
novelties. The plant was established in
1889 and occupies a floor space of 12,720
square feet. Mr. W. P. Minter was born
h 1832 and educated in Kentucky. Pre-
I'ious to his present business he was en-
u i- d in wool carding and the manufac-
turelng of wool carding machinery. He
set v. .1 with distinction in the army for
three years and six months and is a
member of the G. A. R He also se ed
as city lax collector. Mr. B. F. Minter
was born In Bloomington in 1869 and also
educated hen Tie has always been in
this business and is a novelty manufac-
turer and mode] maker. Both gentlemen
are promlm nl In i ommercial and financial
circles and are men who are closely Iden-
i Ifl ,i witli the bi i Inti n si ol I lie city.
EAGLE MACHINE WORKS
This firm was established about thirty-
six years ago at 820 and 622 N. Main
.i has e\ er sine in ta Ini d a
ted reputation foi the general • x-
i ellence of its products. Thej b
m and hot water lion ■ hi
iii.i boil is. engine supplies, hose,
belting, packing, Iron pipe, fittings, hign
ami low in • -in,. s ti .mi woi k, and sani-
tarj plumbing and sewerage. A specialty
is made of engine and machine repair-
ing. A large stock of gas and electric
light fixtures are constantly on hand.
Robert Loudon the energetic proprietor
was born in 1SU3 in the land made famous
by Hobby Burns. He has devoted the
Ltei part of his life to this business.
1 at the present time employs from 1_'
to 18 skilled workmen, and the Hoot spai
occupied covers -0.673 square feet. Mr.
London is one of the pi er machine
workers of McLean County, an estimable
citizen and a member of the Masonic
frati riiity.
MRS. C. L. DUGGER
'I'll favorably known restaurant of
Mrs C. I. Dugger, 210 W. Front street,
was established in 1904, and ever since
maintained an unsurpassed reputation for
the excellence of its cooking and efll
ei y of service. That fact is signifi-
cant, showing as it doi itrons
'Mm, ,iu i\ satislied and only to return
Ill
BLOOMINGTON; PAST AND PRESENT
WELCH & INEWTOIN
In the upbuilding of Bloomington as a
residential city the sterling firm of
Messrs. Welch & Newton has been an im-
portant factor. This is one of Bloom-
ington's oldest and most reputable real
estate and insurance agencies and is
widely known. They have fine offices in
rooms No. 16-17 in the magnificent Dur-
ley building, where they do a large busi-
ness in fire and life insurance, as well as
negotiating loans, and buying, selling,
exchanging and renting of property. They
are sole agents for a number of the
soundest companies in the country, prom-
inent among them Glen Falls. United Un-
derwriters. Reliance and Prussian Na-
tional companies. Messrs Welch & New-
ton are both natives of Illinois, the for-
mer being born in 1847 and the latter ;n
1S3S. Mr. Welch has been engaged in
this business for over 13 years and for-
merly was engaged in farming. He is a
member of the I. O. O. F.. Court of Honor
and M. W. A. and served two terms as
alderman in the Sixth ward. Mr. New-
ton was county recorder eight years and
county clerk for four years and then be-
came engaged in his present business.
He is a member of the K. of P. and I.
O. O. F. Both gentlemen are of the ut-
most reliability and are closely identified
with all the matters pertaining to the
city's welfare.
WALTER ARMBRUSTER
Among tlie many and varied tonsorial
parlors of Bloomington none rival in ex-
cellence of work, cleanliness and prompt
service, the finely equipped shop of Wal-
ter Armbruster, 110 E. Fri nt street. Par-
ticular men patronize this fine resort for
social work exclusively and in large
numbers. Special attention is paid to
artistic hair cutting, massaging and
shampooing, the famous Armbruster egg
shampoo only being used, arid entire sat-
isfaction assured patrons on all work
performed. Four chairs arc operated.
tedious wails avoided and every work-
man a master of tlie art. Mr. Armbrus-
ter was born in Bloomington and edu-
cated in the public schools. He has 1 n
engaged in this business for over nine
years and became established as at pres-
i ni in 1901 and is special agent for the
Kss Tee Dee hair tonic He is highly
regarded in Bl nington and is a membei
of the German Benevolenl Society, Mod-
ern Woodmen. Royal Circle and K. of C.
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First Baptist Church
ED. LOGAN
Carrying a large anil carefully selected
line of fresh, smoked and salt meats, and
having an unrivaled reputation for relia-
bility and the quotation of lowest market
prices, the meat market of Ed. Logan,
I S. Lee street, stands among .0
leading concerns in this section of the
city. High-grade meats of every de-
scription are carried and a specialty is
made of home-made sausage. Competi-
tion is closely met and no concern quotes
lower prices for goods equal in quality.
Mr. Logan became established in his
present business in 1904 and employs two
courteous assistants. He was born in
Bloomington in 1S5S and was also edu-
cated here and since leaving school has
practically spent his life in this line of
business, and has been employed by some
of the largest concerns in this section of
the state. He is known as a progressive
business man and estimable citizen.
ROBERT FLINSPACH
Metropolitan up-to-date methods, good
goods and low prices are the distinctive
features of the grocery and provision
house of Robert Flinspach. 503 S. Allin
street. Carefully selected lines of gen-
eral groceries, high-class provisions,
canned goods, teas, coffees and spices are
carried. A specialty is made of fresh
country butter butter and eggs, and in
this he is decidedly a leader. Competi-
tion on all lines of goods is met in every
particular and the store is never under-
sold. The help numbers three and 2000
square feet of floor space is occupied.
Mr. Flinspach was born in Bloomington
in 1807 and here educated, and previous
to his present business, which was estab-
lished in 1904. he was a painter and
paperhanger. He is a member of the C.
O. O. F. and is highly esteemed in both
business and social circles.
J. A. MUELLER
High-grade groceries, both fancy and
staple, provisions, fine canned goods, pure
:onfectii nery, cigars and tobacco are
carried in complete and carefully selected
lines at the well eouipped and popular
store of Mr. J. A. Mueller, at 802 W.
Front street. A specialty is made of
fancy groceries and notions and bakery
goods. Superior canned goods, table deli-
cacies, breakfast foods and farm and
dairy products are lending features. The
lowest market prices are quoted, fully as
low as is consistent with reliability and
satisfactory goods. An ample force of
courteous clerks are employed and all or-
ders are promptly attended to. The
business was established in 1S79, and con-
stantly increased in public approval and
patronage. Mr. Mueller was born in
New York city in 1S55 and educated in
the Bloomington public schools. He is
known as a progressive and enterprising
merchant and estimable citizen, highly
esteemed in our city.
A. MATULLE
One of the most attractive stores in
Bloomington is that conducted by Mr. A.
Matulle and located at 1312 S. Main
street. It occupies 300(1 square feet of
floor space and the stock carried is one
of the largest in this section in the line
of general merchandise, staple and fancy
groceries, canned goods, choice teas and
coffee and a specialty is made of fine
country butters and eggs. Also a high-
class meat market is conducted in con-
nection with this well equipped store.
Mr Matulle is one of the old established
and su ssful merchants of this city,
becoming established here in 1893. He
also owns another fine store at 1310 S.
Main street. An ample force of courteous
clerks is employed and all orders are
promptly attended to. Mr. Matulle
was born and educated in Germany
and since becoming a citizen of
Bloomington he has gained the
highest esteem of the community
and is known as one of our most
enterprising and successful business men.
SOUVENIR
A. IN. RIINEHART
In every community the high class
pharmacy is an important factor, both
to the physician who relies on it for the
accuracy of the prescriptions given by him
and by the public, who look to it for puri-
ty and freshness of the drugs and chemi
cals used. The pharmacy of which Mr.
A. N. Rinehart is proprietor, located at
No. '-" W. Chestnut street is one of the
two oldest in the city, being established
in 1879. Drugs, paints, oils and varnishes
are dealt in and a specialty is made of
the filling of physicans prescriptions, the
purest ingredients only being used. Floor
space of 1,440 square feet is occupied and
three courteous assistants are employed.
Mr. Rinehart is a native of Virginia, born
in 1S43 and educated in Bloomington and
has been in the drug business here for
thirty-seven years. He is a thoroughly
experienced pharmacist, enterprising and
believing in modern methods and is a
highly esteemed citizen of our city and
is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
MARTENS-LEARY CO. BRANCH
One of the most successful and largely
patronized concerns of its kind in the city
is the well-known farm implement house
of the Martens-Leary Co. Branch. 112 W.
Front street. The business was estab-
lished several years ago by John T. Wal-
ton, who was succeeded by the Martens-
Leary Co. this year. The latter materially
improved the service and greatly in-
creased the patronage. A full line of
high-grade farm implements of all kinds
is carried. A repository of the finest
carriages and buggies in the city, includ-
ing harness of up-to-date patterns, are
also carried. A specialty is made of
stink fencing, Moline wagons. Rock
Island buggies. Deere and Black Hawk
planters, John Deere plows and cultiva-
tors, gasoline and steam engines, and a
full lino of McCormick harvesting ma-
chinery'. Three competent salesmen are
employed and 3750 square feet of floor
space is occupied. Mr. J. M. Cusey, the
• Hi' i' nt manager, was born and raised on
a farm, and the past twenty years has
bei a in the employ of tin- McOormlck
Harvester Co.. which lias kept him in
direct touch with farming and farming
Interests, and is known as one of the best
Implement men in the country.
MINTER MANUFACTURING CO
In the manufacture of high-grade job
work, band-sawing, brackets, screens,
gable ornaments, balusters, window
frames, tanks of all kinds, etc., the Min-
ter .Manufacturing Co., corner Grove and
M< chm streets, ranks among the leaders.
and the reputation of their products
stands high with the builders and con-
tractors of the state. They also manu-
facture pickets, fence posts, pilaster
finish and I'lmks, newel posts ami hitch-
ing posts, and make a specialty of w i
novelties. The plant was established In
1SS9 and occupies a flour space of 12,720
square feet. Mr. W. P. Mintei was bom
in 1832 and educated in Kentucky. Pre-
vious to his present business he was en-
gag ii in wool carding and the manufac-
turing of wool carding machinery. He
served with distinction in ihe army t'>>r
three y< in and six months and Is
member of the G. A. R He also served
i city tax collector. Mr. E. F. Minter
was born In Bloomington in 1869 and also
educated here He has always ' n in
this business and is a novelty manufa
turer and model maker. Both gentlemen
aii' prominent in commercial ami financial
nil.- and are men who are closely iden-
liiiil wiih tin b'si interests of the city.
EAGLE MACHINE WORKS
Tins linn was established about thirty-
ago at 620 ami 622 N. Main
ami has ever sinCC ma ilitaim i] a
merited reputation for the general • x-
. ■ ll< mi' of iis products. Thej bi
' Ii am ami In. I «al.! hOUSl I" I I ll
-mi, iii,| bull rs. engine Supplies, I"'
belting, packing, iron pipe, fittings, hign
and low pressure steam work, ami sani-
tary plumbing and sewerage. A specialty
is made of engine and machine repair-
ing. A large stock of gas and electric
light fixtures are constantly on hand.
[Jul nit Loudon the energetic proprietor
was born in is:::; in the land made famous
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by Hobby Burns. He has devoted the
greater part of ins life to this business,
and at the present time employs from 12
in is skilled workmen, and the floor space
occupied covers 20,676 square feet. Mr.
Loudon is one of the pioneer machine
workers of McLean County, an estimable
citizen and a member of the Masonic*
n. il. niity.
MRS. C. L. DUGGER
Th, favorably known restaurant of
Mis. C. I.. Dugger, 210 W. Front street,
was established in 1904, and i yei
maintained an unsurpassed reputation for
the excellence of Its king and etfi-
Cl< my Of service. Thai fact is .signifi-
cant, showing as ii does that patrons
"in, awa i ii i fled and only to return
BLOOMINGTON; PAST AND PRESENT
tor the next square meal. The food is
well cooked, the service neat and quick,
and prices moderate. A specialty is made
of short orders. Seven assistants are
employed and the best of service assured.
The restaurant was established in 1903
and is managed by Mr. J. A. Bossert, who
is a native of Bloomington and has fol-
lowed this line of business for a number
of years, in fact has devoted most of
his life to it. Mrs. Dugger is a native
of Illinois. She is a woman of charming
personality and eminently progressive.
AMERICAN HOTEL
The historic and famous American
Hotel, one of the first class hosteleries
in Bloomington, Was established in L865
and came under the present proprietoi
ship in llMio. Finely located at 218 W".
Front street, within easy distance of the
business center and points of interest, this
finely equipped house stands among the
foremost of hotels in McLean County.
There are 52 .spacious and well furnished
sleeping rooms with steam heat and elec-
ticic lights and a large dining room and
connected are reading, writng and bath
rooms. The table being furnished with the
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best products of the markets. Commercial
and professional trade is specially catered
to and advantagous terms given. A
specialty is also made of fine Sunday din-
ners which are unsurpassed anywhere
in the city. Help to the number of 17 is
employed. Mr. J. N. Scrogin, the efficient
proprietor is a native of Illinois, born in
L853 and received his education in the
public schools. Previous to his present
business he was engaged in railroading.
Mr. Sought is prominent in both business
and social circles, highly esteemed in the
comunity and is a valued member* of the
I. O. O. F.. Red Men and Business Men's
Association.
C. H. PIINGREY
To men having large property interests
in the shape Of dwelling houses, factories,
mills, warehouses, business blocks, farm
buildings, etc., the assistance of the in-
surance agent is indispensable.
By his careful discrimination in the
acceptance of business and distribution of
risks the experienced underwriter be-
omes the entermediary who gards the
interests of the companies and property
owners alike. Above all .he knows how
to draw ui , ,n I raet so definite and com-
prehensive that if a loss occurs the in-
sured can count with certainty upon a
prompt adjustment and settlement of his
claims.
An insuranec agency that has well
earned the implicit confidence of a client-
age embracing many of the leading mer-
chants manufacturers and property own-
ers of Bloomington, and of many of the
prosperous farmers throughout the sur-
rounding country, is that conducted by
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McLean County Poor Farm Building
C. H. Pingrey, with offices in the Eddy
building.
Mr. Pingrey issues polices on fire, life,
tornado, health, elevator, plate glass,
steam boiler, rent, accident, employers'
liability, burglary, flywheel, accident ticket
use and occupancy .surety bonds, and, in
short, on all the risks now covered by
modern insurance contracts.
His list of companies embraces the fol-
lowing strong organizations:
Royal Insurance Co., of England;
Aachen and Munich Fire Insurance Co., of
Germany; Scottish Union and National In-
surance Co., of Scotland; Queen In-
surance Co., of America; Michigan Fire
and Marine Insurance Co., of Detroit;
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Co., of In-
dianapolis; American Surety Co., of New
York; Fidelity and Casualty Co., of New
York; Accident and Liability Department
of the Aetna Life Insurance Co., of Hart-
ford. „ ,
From the above it will be seen that
Mr. Pingrey provides facilities for plac-
ing more distinctive kinds of specialized
risks than is often found in one under-
writing office, and it will also be noted
that his list of companies is an ex-
ceptionally strong one.
We are informed by Mr. Pingrey that
since the rebuilding of the business sec-
li.ui of Bloomington that was destroyed
in the memorable conflagration of June
19, 1900, fire losses in this city have been
small, giving the companies doing an
agency business here no cause for com-
plaint.
In this connection it mav be remarked
that the judgment and discrimination ex-
ercised by Mr. Pingrey in the acceptance
of business has always redounded to the
advantage of his companies. He has been
no less insistent, however, in guarding
the rights of the insured, to which end
his policies are models of terse, intellible
English, containing no ambiguties or loop
holes, whereby any portion of the insur-
ance intended to inure to the benefit
of the assured may be irretrievably lost.
Wheri proper care is not observed in this
respect it may happen that an owner who
has insured his property will find out
after a fire that the policy does not cover
the loss as he had) intended.
Mr. Pingrey always endeavors to ha» r e
his contracts read so that no trouble
or misunderstanding can possibly arise
W hen a loss occurs and he has never had
an instance in the entile history of his
business where the companies have not
fulfilled their part of the contract to the
, nine expectation and satisfaction of his
clients.
Furthermore, the long experience and
expert knowledge of underwriting pos-
e -e,i by Mr. Pingery is always exercised
not only to provide certain and absolute
protection for the policyholder, but to pro-
cure for him the most as well as the best
insurance for his money.
The number and high standing of the
companies represented by Mr. Pingrey.
and the high position which he holds in
underwriting circles, commend his agency
as a particularly good one to rely upon
while the large business which it does
clearly demonstrates that this reliance
has made it a notable success in the in-
surance interests of the city it serves.
HEBERLING MEDICINE AND EX-
STRACT CO.
Although comparatively a recent addi-
tion to the ranks of the manufacturing
industries of Bloomington the Heberling
Medicine and Extract Co., is one of the
most important. The trade reached by
them is almost a National affair as their
goods are sold in many states in the
union. They are manufacturers of a full
line of extracts and medicines and make
a specialty of selling goods on their
merits. The firm was established in I
a nd its reputation for reliability and gen-
eral excellence of goods is an eviable
one. This firm employes twenty skilled
workmen and fifteen traveling salesmen.
A floor space of 2.300 square feet is occu-
pied. The company is composed of J. G.
Heberling an expert Pharmacaligist who
is thoroughly conversant with all that
pertains to the milling of spices and
drugs and the compounding of medicines
and extracts, and has had many years
experience with the largest firms in the
country in this line and with this ex-
perience are enabled to manufacture
and place upon the market a line of
eoods which have no superior, G.
C. Heberling. The latter is a
graduate of the Business College
at Valparaiso. Ind., and an expert
stenographer. Both gentlemen arepromi-
nent in commercial and financial circles,
thoroughly practical and familiar with
every detail of the business.
H. A. PIERCE
One of the largest and most Important
transient and boarding stables in the
city is that conducted by Mr. H. A.
Pierce at 424 N. East street. This stable
was established here in 1901 and occu-
pies a handsome structure with 10.71"
square feet of floor space. The box and
open stalls are comfortable and always
kept in the most scrupulously clean and
orderly condition, and none but the most
reliable and experienced stablemen are
employed. Mr. Pierce was born in Ath-
ens. 111., in 1 S. r >7 and there educated. Pre-
vious to his present business be was en-
gaged in farming. He is experienced in
bis business, enterprising, progressive
and up-to-date, and one of Bloomington's
public-spirited and influential citizens.
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H. W. ULBRICH
High grade, correct style of heavy and
lightweight harness is a specialty at the
well-known house of Mr. H. W. Ulbrich,
106 W. Front street. He also deals in
saddlery, horse clothing, trunks and suit
etc., and goods are sold at prices
positively as low as is consistent with the
superiority of goods, a fact widi Iy known
in owners of horses in Blooming-ton and
vicinity, many of whom patronize this
i ii exclusively. Four capable assist-
ants are employed and special attention
is given to all orders. The store occu-
pies a floor space of P.000 square feet
Mr [Tlbrich was born in Germany in 1845
anil educated in Illinois. He has followed
this lino of business for many years, be-
coming establishi .1 here in 1882, and is a
thorough business man and enjoys the
highest reputation among his associati
ill who know him. He is the alder-
man of the Third ward and is one of ih.
ular citizens in that section.
C. J. McELWAIIN
Thi widely known paint store of C I
McElwain. 205 E. Front street, was estab-
lished in istt and has ever since main-
i .in unexcelled r< puts tion for re-
liability i f its goods. Everything that is
reliable anil desirable in paints, oils, var-
brushes, etc.. is handled and
ialty is made of general contracting
and house painting. Floor space to the
amount of 1700 feet is occupied andseven
skilled workmen are employed. Mr. Mc-
Elwain is a native of Illinois and ho
Lis always followed tin- painting busi-
ii' is known as 'in ot our leading
business men.
W. F. COSTIGAIN
Metropolitan, up-to-date methods, good
goods and low prices are the dlstincti/e
features of tin- sterling grocery, meat and
provision house of W. F. Costigan, located
at S12 W. Locust street. Carefully se-
lected lines of staple and fancy groo
fresh, smoked and salt meats, all kinds
of produce in season, bakery goods and
notions, and a specialty is made of fresh
butter and eggs. Competition on all lines
of goods is met in every particular and
the store never undersold, taking 'n
consideration quality of goods. Five,
■ourteous assistants are employed and
.•ssi) square t'l.i ot Hum space is occu-
pied. .\li Costigan was horn in Elgin,
111., in 1863 and received his edU'
there at the public schools. He became
established in his present business in 19 i)
and previous to that was an englnei
the C. .*c A. and in all was with them
II years. He is an estimable citizen and
is a member of the Business Men's
n. Butchers' Union. K. of C, C. O.
11 !'' Bankers' Life Association, Knights
i Father Matthews and B. of L. F.
EXCELSIOR BOTTLING WORKS
The manufacture of carl ated or sofl
drinks is an industry which has grown to
large proportions, and their use a
bi m rage has to a great extent supei i di d
that of spirit! - iiquoi - In Blooi g
ton ii I,, st known manufacture)
« F. Schuck pn Ex
located at 106 -
Low street. The business was first i
lisle .1 in 1883 and has eversi)
lain.',] .i sterling ri putation for I :
and excellence of its products whii ;
soda water, ginger ale, seltzei watei
ami other delightful bi i i which
as a tonic lo the stomach as well
as a refreshing drink. Thi
for the famous Vnderson S]
Water of Waukesha Wisconsin. Tne
i I'm) is fitted i equippi I 1 1
wiih :hiner> designed ex-
clusively for (bis line i i
Schu ' ■ in ii in New York ' lit
1*."»7 and edit ed lI El I'.iso. ill..
he learned his trad
followed ever since. He Is one oi
Bio mingt'on's most enterprising cltl
and Is a m n I the M W A . I. O.
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So niy and Turners.
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BLOOMINGTON; PAST AND PRESENT
O'NEIL BROS.
One of the most popular and largest
patronized groceries and provision stores
in the city is that located at 1,102 West
( 'Ins i mil street and conducted by the
O'Nei] Bins. High grade groceries, both
fancy and staple, produce and provisions
are carried in complete and carefully
selected lines. The store occupies, 1800
s(|. feet of floor space and is heavilj
sunk, d with none but the purest and best
of goods. The lowest market prices are
quoted and five courteous cleiks are em-
ployed. This store is one of our city's old-
est established mercantile houses, being
established in 1869. Both Messrs Wm.
O'Neil and Daniel O'Neil are natives of
Ireland and were there edui ati d The
former was previously employed at the C,
& A. R. R. shops and the latter was als
employed as engineer on the C. & A. for
sixteen years, ten of which he wis pas-
sengei engii v. He is now serving ids
second term as alderman. Both genii men
are highly esteemed for theii business in-
tegrity and estimable qualifications and
are prominent in business circles.
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF
NEW YORK
In the list of life insurance companies
in the United States there is none which
enjoys a higher reputation for solidity
reliability and extent of business done
than the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
New York. It has the largest income
and the largest number of policyholders,
and does the largest amount of business,
a broad st itement, yet fully substant lated
by solid facts. This company lias an
office in Bloomington, which is under the
efficient management of Mr. Chas. J.
Monckton, whose handsome offices are in
rooms 311-315-316 Eddy Building. Mr.
Monckton was born in Keokuk. la., in
1860 and educated in Hannibal. Mo., at-
tending Hannibal College. He lias been
engaged in this business for fifteen years
and formerly was a traveling salesman.
Mr. Monckton is one of Bloomington's
best known life underwriters and is a
gentleman of pleasing personality, and
possessing the faculty of making and
keeping friends, of whom he has a host.
BROWN'S MARKET
The spacious, finely and heavily stocked
store of M. A. Brown, 601 North Main
street shows decidedly, what enterprise
and progressive methods, combined with
original ideas and careful management,
can do in tne twentieth century. The
markets motto we might say is "if it
swims we have it." Everything that is
desirable in fruits, vegetables, fish,
oysters, poultry, and game, is to be ob-
tained here at the lowest market price
The wholesale commission business is a
specialty and five courteous assistants are
employed, and three teams kept in con-
stant service. The business was estab-
lished in 1SS8 and in 1001 moved to its
present quarters where 4.000 square feet
Of floor space is occupied. Mr. Brown was
burn :ii Botatourt Springs, Roanoke Co
Va., in 1S50 ami received his education
at the common schools of Minonk, 111., Pre-
vious to bis present business be was a
tiller of the soil, he lias served as post-
master at Normal, 111., five years undi r
Ex-President Cleveland. Mr. Brown is
a member of the Court of Honor and M.
W. A.
JAMES McELLROY
High-grade goods, reliability of service
and He quotation of lowest market prices
are the distinctive features of the finelv
stocked and largely patronized grocery
house of Jann s McEllroy, 005 W. Chest-
nut street, and making a specialty of th.3
famous McLaughlin's coffees, which ara
known the world over for their purity
and general excellence. Three capable
assistants are employed and 1500 square
feet of floor sjince is occupied. Mr. xvlc-
Ellroy is a native of the Emerald Isle,
born inl812, and educated in Scotland,
and previous to his present business,
which lie established in lsss. lie was an
engineei mi the C. & A. for 33 years. II"
is highly esteemed both in social and
financial circles and is a member of the
B. of I.. E and K. of i .
W. F. ROEDIGER
Bloomington is well supplied with line
markets, but none excel in excellence of
goods, efficiency of service and systematic
low prices the finely equipped grocery
and meat market of Mr. W. F. Roediger
at 1107-1109 N. Main street. Here is to
be found everything that is reliable and
di sirable in the provision line, including
choice Irish, salt and smoked meats,
fancy and staple groceries, leading brands
of canned goods, breakfast cereals and
bottled delieacies. This store occupies a
floor space of 7700 square feet and is one
of tin: must heavily stocked groceries in
tlie city. It shows decidedly what enter-
prise and progressive methods, combined
with original ideas and careful manage-
ment, can do in the twentieth century. A
specialty is made of catering to the best
trade and eight courteous and capable
clerks are employed. The business was
first established by F. K. Roediger about
35 years ago and came under the present
name in 1S07. Mr. Roediger was born in
Bloomington and educated in the public
pel Is. He lias always followed this
bin' of business and that he learned the
system effectually is evinced in his store
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BLOOMINGTON CANNING CO.
Among our unique as well as import-
ant industries must be mentioned the
Bloomington Canning Co., with well
equipped plant, established in 18S8, Cor.,
Division and East streets. The concern
cans all kinds of vegetables and ma'ites a
specialty of corn. From 125 to 150 skilled
workmen are employed and' the average
output each year in 80,000 cases of corn
and (iil.noo eases of various other vege-
tables and this year the firm have 4.200
noes devoted to raising corn only The
products of the Bloomington Canning
Co., are known in nearly every state in
the Union and two other factories are
also controlled by the concern at Leroy
and Chenoa Illinois .whose output is
fuly as large as the Bloomington factory
The officers of the incorporation are P
Whitmer, Pres.. R. F. Evans, Vice Pres..
and Ira S. Whitmer Secy., and Treas.. all
of whom have devoted many years to this
one line of business and are thoroughly
conversant with every detail of it. They
are known as progressive business men
alert to the advancement of the times
and employing modern and improved
methods in every way possible.
A. L. SWARTZ
Among the various restaurants of
Bloomington, none have a superioi repu-
tation for guild food served and excellence
of service than that of Mr. A. L. Swartz,
located at 810 E. Grove street. Business
is done here on a metropolitan system.
which means the best of cooking prompt
attention to patrons and moderate
charges. A side line of pure confectionery,
cigars and tobacco is carried and a
specialty is made of serving ice cream
also a soda iountain is operated. Two
courteous assistants are employed. Mr.
Swartz was born and educated in Bloom-
ington. He is an expert baker and is
thoroughly experienced, having followed
that iine of business for twenty-five
m:iis. He became established here in 1903
building up a successful business and
gaining the approval of the public and is
highly regarded by all who know him.
Bloomington Waterworks and Electric Light Station
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GEORGE ARMBRLSTER
Handling vast quantities of groceries
and lui e, and having a n ld< spn ad
■ putatlon for reliability, supei lor g la
1 the quotation of lowest mai ki i
I ■ the grocei % ol Mr c leorge \i m
bruster al i N. park street, stands
among the foremost pure i i - ,i ■
bouses in the city. Large and carefully
S' lecti d lines of groceries, produi ■ ■.
bakei y gods, fi uits, fancj table delicacies,
ci I goods, and choice teas and coffees,
: " v cai ried and special! Ii s are mad< of
butter and eggs and fine oranges and
'.is. Til.- store occupies two
IS '" reel and three courti ous and ex
i" i ii need clerks are employed. Mr
Armbruster Is a native of Bloomington,
bom In I860, and educated In the public
scl Is. He is a blacksmith by trade and
previous i.> his present business he
served on the Bloomington Bre depart-
ment for six and one-half years. Hi Is
one of our most enterprising busines
men, highly esteemed and is a membei
of in. Modern Woodmen, K. of C. and
German Benevolent Society,
CARL HAUG
Standing among the most Important
shoe houses and repairing shops of the
c 'ty and having a reputation for relia-
oilit i and excellei f n is handl il
unsurpassed .is the finely equipped con-
ce ' Carl Haug, 206 South Center street
A complete lino of men's and childrens
shoes, both second hand and new are kept
ind i specialty is made of tin,, shoo re-
pairing of every description. Mr. Haug
and 3000 square feet of floor space is oc-
cupied, llr. Snyder was born in Ohio in
184 I .-mil there educated, and prei ions to
his present line was a grain dealer, ii
is known as a merchant of Integrity ami
highly esteemed and is a member of the
M. W. A.
was horn in Bloomington in 1x711 and edu-
cated in the public schools, lie began his
lit'- work in the shoe business and was
employed later as a lastei in a shoe
factory in Seattle Washington. He be-
" stablishel in his present business
1903 and through fail dealing has hunt up
a large business and gained the confi-
dence and esteem of the people. Mr. Haug
has been Noble Grand in the Odd Fellows
ami is also a member of the Knights of
th, Globe, K. of p. and Mascal
F. M. SNYDER & SON
Among the varied industries of Itloom-
Ington and one which leads in its lini .
the feed and mist mill at 117 S. I'. nl.r
I and 1 mi bj F M Snydi 1 A lame
stock of feed, meal. hay. straw, wood and
graham is constantly on hand and a spe-
cialty is mad,- of all kinds of grist grind-
ing. Tie business was 1 tabllshed in
1! ■ Four -killed workmen are employed
BLOOMINGTON DRAY AND BAG-
GAGE LINE
The wideh and favorably Known Bloom-
ington I >raj and Baggage Line of « i,,. ,
11 I II K I'lue and 11 1; PlUi .1-
ai'e proprietors was established by II. I:.
I'lue Si., in L885 and late, his .son be-
came a partner. Teaming of all kinds is
done, including draj agi . baggage, 1
hold goods, and pianos, in this great cat e
and attention Is given all articles and six
c rnl ami experienced assistants iri
employed, also four team- are 1., ■ , ,
constant service. Both gentlemen are
natives of Illinois and were educated in
the public schools. Mr. I'lue. Si. was
formerly engaged in farming. They are
members of the Team Drivers Union and
1 hi n reputation as teamsters and con-
tractors for teaming is not onlj merited,
hut unsurpassed in this sectl if the
Si. ,ie.
INTERNATIONAL CORRESPOND-
ENCE SCHOOL
The Business Correspondence schools
have become a most important educa-
tional factor and the origin and location
in Scranton, Pa., of the schools are due
to the demand by tin min. is of Pennsyl-
vania for spe, ial education to help them
pass the mine-law examinations. To-day
the International Correspondence Schools
of Scranton. Pa., are known throughout
the country and have branch offices in al-
most 1 v. ry city in the United Slate- A
branch office of these schools became es-
tablished in Bloomington several years
ago and now there ate over 7 moiled.
Any business course desired will he taught
through correspondence with He se schools
and terms are reasonable and graduate-
are fitted for any situation in business
life and are to be found in the leading
offices in this and other cities The
Blomoington branch office is located at
■lux X. Madison street, which controls all
the territory surrounding the city for a
radius of several miles.
G. A. SCHINDLER
With a merited and firmly established
reputation for reliability and excellence
of work performed, the finely equipped
barber shop of Mr. G. A. Schindler. lo-
cated at the corner of Main and Front
streets, stands among the foremost of
similar concerns in the city. Quick, clean
shaving and correct stylish hair cutting
is accomplished and three chairs are op-
' ll! d and 1 he pat ronagi i- ng the
most partlculai . 1. 11 in 1 hi cit 1
ThiS hOP I "II ol Hie pi. Ill, e,
i in lington whii 1, became establ
about thirty years ago arid cam,- lui.lei
lh e i' ■ Ml Schindler in
1890. Mr. Schindl , Is a natti e ol this
citj hi. 1 educated in the public cl 1
1 1' 1 is a thoi ough expei i, i .i barbi •
11:11 ing followed the trade for twent
1 o'li popular with an his patrons
and hlghlj ... i, , .,,,. d by all who know
him. He is a member of the -M. W. A.
in. i Maccabees.
H. F. GOLDMAN
For richness of stock and i ■-..■. n. i
t g IS shown in, jewelry bouse in the
city surpasses that of ll. F i loldm:
SOI X. Main street. The business was
established in 1885 and has steadily main-
'• .1 ! merited reputation for reliability
is and reasonable pries second to
1 Carefully selected and modi i n
lines of watches, dial I- . locks, Opt [C il
goi .is and plati .1 and solid silvei war.
ne carried A specialty is made of line
watch .pairing. An expert jeweler is
employed and satisfactory service being
considered of utmost importance. Mr.
Goldman was born in Hanover, Germany,
in 1857, II.. has I n In the jewelry bus! -
si 1871 and has always been
known as a sagacious business man and
a highly esteemed eilizen.
Il.l.lM'ls ( 'ENTRAL l; mi.i:. an Si \ i
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BLOOMINGTON: PAST AND PRESENT
C. H. FREEMAN
For richness of stock and general ex-
cellence of goods shown, the sterling
jewelry house of Mr. C. H. Freeman. 103
X. Main street, stands among the best
of similar concerns in the city. He car-
ries a large line of watches, jewelry,
silverware, talking machines and records.
A specialty is made of fine watch repair-
ing and for general excellence of work
performed this reliable establishment is
unsurpassed. Four expert assistants are
employed and satisfaction is assured. Mr.
Freeman is a native of Iowa. He has fol-
1 this line of business for many
years and became established here in
1890. He is known as an energetic and
progressive business man, alert to the
demands of ihe public and is highly es
6 in the ^'immunity.
G. P. AYERS
Headquarters in Bloomington for
[Uimps. wind-mills, water tanks, t.inK
heaters and everything in this line is the
finely equipped store of <:. P. Ayers, -l"
K Front stre t. The business was estab-
i in 1 x'iT and has eve) sin.-, main-
tained nn unexcelled reputation for re-
liahilit\ of son ,ls unsurpassed anywhere
in i his sei Hon i f the state. The sales-
room is fill, d with the finest line of •- I
embracing everything t.> be found in an
up-to-date establishment of its kind. From
thre,;. to sis assistants are employed and
:, floor space of 3.600 sq. feel is 0' cupied
Mr Ayers was bi rn in Virginia in 1st;.", and
i, .1 in Bloomii gton. Pr< ous to his
,, ..mi business Mr. Ayers was a rail-
roader foi seven years. He is known a
one of out most sagacious a ml em i gel ic
1 nsiness in. ni and is a membet ol
R, ,| Men. K. "f I' M VV. A , and Order
Of F I .-on B.
F. D. CORNMAN
Standing among the foremost of the
high-' ins- -lam houses of this city ami
,g a reputation for the reliabilit s -
excellence of goods unsurpassed, ■ ■ thi
ton of r. D. Cornman, 205 S. Main
i.i. Although only established in
it has spiting into immediate popularity,
square feet of floor space is occupied
and a general line of medium and high-
grade boots and shoes carried. Mr. Corn-
man is a native of Pennsylvania, born in
ls.74, and was there educated. Previous
to embarking in business for himself, he
has always bei n a salesman. II'
known as an enterprising and courteous
business man ami an estimable citizen,
and is a member of the I. O. O. I-', ami
M. W. A.
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First Methodist Episcopal church
J. Q. LARSON
Among" the many and varied stores of
Bloomington, is the store of J. G. Larson,
304 S. .Mam street .where tin roofing,
-I tins and sheet metal is extensively
dealt in and a specialty is made of spout-
ing and thoroughly reliable furnace work.
s .ill. .1 hilp to the number of four is em-
ployed ami floor space to the amount of
1,210 sq. feet is occupied. Mr. Larson was
born in Bloomington in 1SS6 and educated
in the public schools. Since first entering
into the business world has been in this
same business and is known as a re-
liable and capable business and estimable
citizen.
City Hall
A. W. H. WOIZESKI
Although only established during the
present year, the blacksmith and carriage
shop of A. W. H. Woizeski, 411 S. Center
street, has sprung into immediate popu-
larity and is headquarters for all kinds of
wagon, carriage and wood work. A spe-
cialty is made of carriage and plow work.
Two skilled workmen are employed and
nil work guaranteed. Mr. Woizeski was
born in Bloomington in 1S72 and received
his education in the public schools and
since learning his trade has followed Ihe
one line of work, and previous to his
present line of business was with Mar-
tens-Leary Co. nine years. He is known
as a thorough business man and popular
with all who know him.
F. F. SIEBERT
Among the most successful and la i
patronized variety stores in the city is
that of F. F. Siebert. 101) W. Front street.
All that is reliable and desirable in dry
g is. notions and toys are carried: also
complete lines of tin and galvanized ware,
kitchen utensils, fine oil cloth and lin-
oleum are extensively dealt in. Four-
courteous and capable assistants are em-
ployed and floor space of 2000 square feet
is occupied. Mr. Siebert was born in
Blcomington in 1S63 and educated in the
public schools. He became established
here in 1897 and by fair dealing and re-
liability has made many friends by whom
he is held in highest esteem.
D. F. DELLAHAUNTY
Artistic and prompt printing for par-
ticular people aptly applies t.. D. F.
Dellahaunty. located at 112 X. East street.
'I'll.' business was established in 1897,
and in its particular lines of endeavor —
commercial ami society printing and book
binding, is unexcelled by any similar con-
cern in this section of the state. The
office is fitted witli tie latest and most
stylish faces of type, and has the facili-
ties fur high grade work of every de-
scription, including book and catalogue
printing. Three skilled workmen are
employed and a floor space of 3000 square
SOUVENIR
71
[eel is 01 cupl -I. Mr. I lellahaunty is a
native of Bloomington, bom In i^'i 1 -. and
dved his education in the parochial
scl Is. He has devoted his life to this
line "i business and lias won for himsell
;m envi ible reputation as an energet ii
capable manager of his business,
courti ous and popular, and one who
a live interest In the welfare and ad-
rancemenl of thi city.
SELLMAIN AIND BATSOIN
Owners of g I horses In this city and
I'icinitj are familiar wit h i he famous
horseshoers, Messrs, Sellman& Batsc i
I'M \\". Monroe street. When work is
.ion.- ai this reliabli shop, the patron
is assured of first-class, correct work.
This shop lias a reputation for reliability
a n.i i Hi. nil' j "i sen ice unexcelled by
anyone in this county. Five skilled as-
sistants are Employed and all work is
prop< tiy and promptly attended to. .Mi-, W.
K. Sellman was born in New Jersey in
1862 ami educated in Illinois. II.* has
followed this trade fot tweyt-flve years.
Hi' is a in. ml,, r i.l the I I'M Fellow s, j;,.,|
Men, Mas., us and Modern Woodmen. Mr.
W. 'r. Mats, ,1, j.. ■, n;ii ii e of Indiana, born
in 1868 and received his education in Illi-
tmis. ii,- ha- worked at this trade since
1883 an, i the greater part of this time
has I,, en spenl in business tar himself.
He is a member of the Modern Woodmen
and Red Men. Moth gentlemen are tho-
roughly experienced and are expert
horseshoers. They are among HI ning-
ton's most enterprising and highly es-
teemed citizens.
B. HEMMELE & SON
Carrying carefully selected lines of gro-
1 ries and pri duce and having a reputa-
tion fin- reliability and moderate prices
second to no similar dealer, the finely
stocked grocery of B. Hemmele & Son.
located at 918 W. Market street, is one oi
tin- most advantageous places in the city
at which to trad.-. They handle only
high-grade goods, the finest of groceries
and produce; also fresh, smoked and
salted meats and all kinds of fruits.
Specialties are made of fresh eggs and
butter. This store is one of Blooming-
ton's oldest established and most favor-
al.ly known groceries, being first estab-
lisl , ,] in 1S72. and came under the pres-
old name in 1904. Mr, B. Hemmele was
horn in Pennsylvania in ls:'.7. and is what
we term a self-educated man. lie came
here in 1862 aid was engaged in farming
for about our year and has work,,] at
various positions. He is a member of the
A ii IJ. W. Mr. Albert Hemmele is a
nativi of Bloomington. loin in 1883, ami
' ducated in the public si hools. Both
gentlemen are highlj esteemed for their
business integrity and capability and have
wi a Hi,- patronage and highest regard of
tho peoj 'h
FRED BEHR
One of Bloomington's mercantile ho
Which stands high in public favor is tho
sterling dry goods and notion store lo-
cated a< [101 w, st chestnut street and
ion, in. ted by Mr Fred Behr. It is one
"f the oldest and most reliable of in i-
ington's business houses, being estab-
lished in 1869. Complete lines of dry
g is. notions, men's, women's and chil-
dren's hoots and shoes ari cat tied, th'
lin, s h. ing unexci lied by any similar con-
ie in the city. Prices are always rea-
sonable, positively as low as is consistent
with superiority of goods, Three courte-
ous clerks are employed and a ii ■ space
of 2000 square fei I Is occupied. Mr. Behr
is a native of Germany, born In 1843,
»i" ' hi was educated. I te has follow i d
this lin, of business C n . ye&i - and
i familiar with every detail pertaining to
it. lie is highly regarded in commercial
circles anil by all who know him.
connected with some of the best hotels
in the country aid is known as one of
Bloomington's moi I pro ;n Ive young
business men.
< inn Fellows' Temple
M. L. MOORE CO.
Every article required in the line of
leather g Is is made at the sterling house
of M. 1.. Mo,,,., Co.. manufacturers and
retailers of leather goods of all kinds.
harness and stable fittings, trunks and
suit cases, in fact a fine line of leather
goods that is unsurpassed anywhere in
this section of the state. This firm was
established in 1851, and has built up a
most extensive trade, a trade based on
the highgrade of goods carried and fair
and honorable treatment accorded every
patron. The handsome store located op-
posite the Post Office, occupies 4,050 sq.
fe.t of floor space, and is heavily stocked.
Eighl en able assistants are employed and
special attention is given to all orders.
Mr. M. I.. Moore is a native of Illinois,
horn in 1829 and received his education
in Jacksonville. Me served with distinction
three years in the U. S. Army in the
Civil War. Mr. J. W. Moore was born
in Bloomington in 1866. He has devoted
th, greater part of his life to this one
line of business being thoroughly ex-
perienced and is a valued member of the
K of P. Mr. Wtal. Schmidt, who was
a workman in the shop for twenty-five
years and has been a member of then firm
fur four years, was born in Bloomington
in 1866 and educated in the public schools
and Nor 1 University. He is a membei
of the Court of Honor, of which he has
the distinction of being a Supreme Direct-
or, there being only seven in the United
Suites. He is also Captain of the Uni-
form Rank K. of P.. and •> member of
the Modern Woodmen. The three gentl
men are each members of the Business
Men's Association and are noted foi tie ii
enterprise, ability and progressive bus-
iness policy, and are highly esteemed in
th mmunity.
WELLS PAINTATORLM
Unique in its name though very im-
portant and located in Th'' Odd FellOWS
Temple is the popular Weils Pantatorlum.
ThOUgh onh . -1 ill shl d in III" I it has
sprung into immediate popularity through
ttie general excellence of its work which
mine, and pressing your Clothes and
shining your shoes foi the nominal sum
Of I 1 per month. This COI Cl m nol
;, i n 3 to Hi. besl class .
He runs a union shop and is highly
esteemed in the community and is a
member of the K. of C.
THE BAZAR
Standing pre-eminent as a department
store, carrying an immense stock and
haying a reputation for reliability ot
service and excellence of goods unsur-
passed in this city. The Bazar, located
at 424 N. Main street is decidedly one
of the institutions of Bloomington. Fine
trunks, traveling bags, toys of all kinds,
granite ware and every descrip-
tion of general merchandise are
carried in complete lines and a
specialty is made of household
goods and fine china ware. Floor space
to the amount of 2.0S0 square feet is oc-
cupied and six courteous clerks are em-
ployed. Mr. Sam Waldman, the efficient
proprietor was born in Hungary in 1873
and there educated. He has always fol-
lowed this line of business and became
established here in 1901, and is known as
a careful and painstaking manager, high-
ly esteemed for his business integrity
and estimable citizenship and is a mem-
ber of the Modren Woodmen and Ma-
sonic fraternity.
JOHN HAUG
Carrying carefully selected lines of foot-
wear, and having a reputation for relia-
bility and moderate prices second to no
similar dealer, the finely stocked shoe
store of John Haug, 525 North Main
street, is one of the most advantageous
places in the city at which "to trade.
Medium ami highgiade men's and boys
shoes, carefully selected for their style,
titling and wearing qualities, are carried.
A specialty is made of fine shoe repairing
and prices are positively as low as is
consistent with good goods satisfactory
service being considered of utmost im-
portance. Ilr. Haug is the Pioneer Shoe-
man of Bloomington and was established
in ISCS and' was born in Germany in ls::x
and there educated. He has always been
in the shoe business and is known as a
business man of integrity and progressive
methods ami a citizen held in highest
esteem.
JAMES GRAY
Among the leading concerns in Bloom-
ington which is worthy of special notice
in this edition is the house of Mr. James
Gray, 210 E. Front street. He is an
electrical contractor and also deals in a
complete line of electrical supplies, and
does all kinds of electrical work, electric
wiring, etc. A specialty is made of con-
tracting. Three skilled assistants are
employed and the work performed by
these peole is unsurpassed, and patrons
are assured of no after trouble. Mr.
Gray is a native of Bloomington, born
in 1SS0 and educated in the public schools.
He is an electrician by trade, but pre-
vious to bis present business he was en-
gaged in bridge erecting and became
established here in 1902. Mr. Gray is one
of Bloomington's most prominet busiess
men enterprising and progressive, and is
highly esteemed in business and social
circles, bring .-, valued member of United
Order of Foresters and Illinois Club.
Washington Street, Looking East prom center
GEO. BRAND & SONS
It is rarely that such a spacious and
heavily stocked furniture house as that
of Geo. Brand & Sons, 319 N. Main street,
is tu In found outside of the largest
cities. This finely equipped store is
metropolitan in every respect, carrying
immense and complete lines of high grade
furniture unsurpassed anywhere in this
section of the state. Fine bed room suites,
brass and iron beds, sideboards, buffets,
china closets, fine leather upholstered
furniture of every description are carried.
A specialty is made of line antique furni-
ture. Floor space of 21,000 sq. feet is oc-
cupied and a contract is now let to build
a huge warehouse which will be com-
[l i this summer. Nine courteous and
capable assistants are employed. The
business was originally established by
Geo Brand in ISO? and later came under
the partnership of the sons. When first
established they were manufacturers of
all they sold. Geo. F. Brand was born in
Bloomington in 1S5U and also Harry L.
Brand in 1SG0 and both were educated
in the public schools. Both gentlemen
begun their life work in the furniture
business, and are known as business men
nf integrity and progressive methods, and
an- highly esteemed in the community.
THE HUB FURNITURE COMPANY
Metropolitan and modern mi thods are
marked features of the The Hub Furni-
ture Co.. No. 223 E. Front stieet. The
firm was originally established in Owens-
boro, KV,. in 1SSJ and became estab-
lished in Bloomington this year. It has
continuously carried out the policy of
handling only reliable, thoroughly ser-
viceable furniture and general house fur-
nishing goods, sold at the lowest maigiii
nt profit. The handling of second hand
furniture is also an important part ot
(he busim ss. and will exchange new
goods for old or rent anything in stock,
also a special 5 per cent urscount is given
to newly married people. Courteous as-
sistants to the numbei ol *> are employed
iml Ti.000 squaie feet of floor space are
occupied and filled to repletion with me-
dium and high-grade goods. T. W. San-
ders the enterprising proprietor is a na-
tive el Tennessee born in 1849 II. has
always followed this one line of business
nil] is a member of the Knights of Honor,
:iini although only in Bloomington a short
time he has proven hirr.s If an alert and
able business man of integrity,
H. P. HAZLE CO.
Among the leading real estate dealers in
Bloomington, and one which has been
largely interested in the welfare of the
city is the H. P. Hazle Co., whose well
ai pointed office is located at 101 .. . Front
street, and who for the past twenty-five
years have handled some valuable pieces
of property. This company also deals in
loans and makes exchanges of property.
Mr. H. P. Hazle was born in Ohio in
1S49 and came to Bloomington when it
was only a village with a population of
S00 people. He is a graduate of Wesleyan
and Normal Universities and also of the
Bryant and Straton Business college of
Chicago. Mr. riazle taught school in Mc-
Lean county for twelve years previous to
his present business and is widely and
favorably known. He is one of Bloom-
ington's influential business men. and
representative of her best citizenship and
by his genial emu tonus manners has
won deserved popularity with all classes.
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Old First Christian Church
MRS. DR. STEIN
In the list of mercantile houses which
are deserving of more than passing men-
tion is that of Mrs. Dr. Stein, dealer of
dry goods and drugs, and located at 1002
S. Main. This is probably one of the
oldest establishments in the city and is
known far and near for the reliability an. J
excellence of goods handled. A specialty
is made of patent medicines and a com-
plete line of the purest, freshest dru^s
are carried. The fine line of dry goods
is unexcelled for style nnrl quality. Mrs.
Stein was born in Germany and was edu-
Si lUVENIR
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cated ni Si I i '•' '~ h '' has follow* I
this line of business for a number of
and becai stablished here in
1S80. She has had a wide expi
,, r business and is progi up-to
I ,1,1,1 practical and to fall and
, rable dealing her success is due.
New First Christian Church
W. G. AINDRUS
Headquarters in Bloomington for the
famous Indian motorcj cli bii ! cles ol
various makes and repairing ol thi inie
is (lie widely known stun of Mr. W. G.
Andrus, located at 501 N. East street. *
specialty is made of fine repairing and
all work is promptly dune by skilled me-
chanics, assuring patrons of the best
possible service. Only machines of stand-
ard make and the best and most n liable
manufacture are handled by this reliable
concern. Three capable assistants are
employed and 800 square feet of floor
space is occupii d. Mr. Andrus was born
in London, Canada, in 1867 and there
ited. lie is an expert machinist and
a firmly •stablished reputation for
reliability and integrity, is thoroughly
practical, progressive and up-to-date and
is a valued member of the Masonic bodies,
including the Shrine.
SPRIINER, DIBELL & SIMON
The widely known carriage factory and
repairing shop of Springer. Dibell &
Simon, :;06-30K W. Front street, n
only established in 1905 has rapidly
gained a reputation for reliability and ex
cellence of work performed. Carriaees
and wagons are manufactured complete
and a specialty is mad,, of general repair
work and painting promptly executed
i six to seven skilled mechanic ai
employed and floor space of 8125 squa e
feel is occupied. Wm. A. Springer was
born in Pennsylvania in 1860 and wa ed
ucated in Illinois. A. J. Dibell was born
in Kingsville. O.. in 1st;:; and ther In
acted. He has been in this line of busl-
for six years and was formerly a
carpenter. He is a member of the M.
W. A. and Yeomen of America. Leo H.
Simon was born in McLean county in
IsTs and educated in the public s, i
He is a skilled blacksmith, which ti d
he followed for eight years previous to
his present business. Mr. Simon is a
member of the Odd Fellows. The threi
gentlemen are highly esteemed for theii
business Integrity and estimable citizen-
ship.
E. IN. HODGE
i ine of i he largest and fim
lively and sale stables in Bloomington
that ol Mi E x i lodgi located il No
106-408 N. i ''in, i street. This stabli
Main Street, Looking North from Jefferson
, ■ tablishi d hen a boul fourteen \ ean
,n,i occupies ■< ii' ■ni structure with a
rloor space of i75-_' square feel The box
and open stalls are comfortable and al
ways kepi in the most scrupulously clean
and ordrely condition, and none but the
most reliabl,- and experien l stablemen
are employed. Mr. Hodge is a large
dealer in horses and makes a specialty of
ties. He is a native of California, born
in 1SC3. and was educated in He- public
schools, also attended the Bloomington
i Is. He is experienced in his busi-
ness, entei prising, progressive and up-to
date and on. ,,f our city's pubuic-spirited
and Influential citizens.
stocked with a tine ami reliable line of
id in, urpassed anywhere in the state.
.Mr. E. E. Fenn is a native of Illinois.
born in 1SG7 and educated at Dwight. III..
attending the Dwight High School. Pre-
vious to his present business, he was in
the grocery, confectionery and fruit busi-
ind was also a wholesale fruit
,i, aler in Chicago. Mr. Fenn became es-
tablished here in 1896 and ranks among
r.l< omington's most influential, represent-
,ii., substantial citizens and progressive
business men.
E. E. FEININ
Headquarters in Bloomington for bi-
cycles and motorcycles and general re-
pairing of ill,' same, is the widely known
house of E. E. Fenn. 618 N. Main street.
Only machines of standard make and the
best and most reliable manufacture are
handled, the famous Monarch. Rambler.
and Imperial, both in bicycles and motor-
cycles, are extensively dealt in, also the
Cleveland and National bicycles and the
great Merkel motorcycles. A specialty is
made of repair work and brazing, all
work being promptly done by skilled me-
asuring patrons of the best pos-
sible service. This finely equipped store
Montage of 25 feet and is heavily
FRANK GUNN
Gentlemen's custom tailoring execut-
ed in Hi,' highest style of art with prices
lerate, is the special feature of the
establishment of Frank Gunn, 309 N. Main
street, Mis creations are noted for their
fashionable appearance and correct shape,
and are always perfect in fit Many of the
most particular people in our city are
patrons of Mr. Gunn's. The business was
, i iblished in iss<; and sprang into im-
mediate popularity. Five expert and ex-
perienced workmen are employed. Mr.
Gunn is a native of Ireland, born in 1S57
and educated in his own country. He has
always been engaged in the tailoring
business aid is considered a practical
and painstaking tailor and an estimable
iiii.ii. He is a member of the K. of C.
and C. O O. F.
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BLOO.MINGTON; PAST AND PRESENT
Illinois Wesleyan University and Amie Chapel
SUTER'S MARKET
High-grade goods, metropolitan busi-
ness methods and fair prices have placed
Suter's market. 1009% N. Park street,
decidedly in the lead of high-class meat
markets in the city. Poultry, fresh,
cured and salted meats of superior qual-
ity are kept and a specialty is made of
fine fancy meats. All meats handled are
of the highest quality and the stori is
kept in clean and neat order, which ac-
counts for the large patronage among the
lust people on the North Side. Two
courteous assistants are employed anil all
orders are given special attention. Mr.
Phil D. Suter, the efficient proprietor,
was born in Pennsylvania in 1SS0 and
educated in Illinois. He has worked in
all of the branches of the butcher busi-
ness and is thoroughly conversant with
all that pertains to it. He is one of our
progressive and practical business men
and is a member of the Modern Woodmen
and Butchers' Union.
WM. B. MYERS
In the list of leading manufacturers
who have contributed materially to the
prosperity of Bloomington. Mr. Win. "B.
Myers, 21 S S. Main street, stands prom-
inently. He manufactures fine bank and
office fixtures and also makes a specialty
repairing 1 ianos and musical instruments
and packing household goods for ship-
ment. For general excellence of goods
and high class work this house rank-
second to no similar concern in flu's sec-
tion of tin' state. Mr. Myers was born
in Manchester, York county. Pa., in 1846
and there educated. He is an experl
cabinet maker and has devoted mist of
liis life t.i this line of work. He cam. b
Bloomington in lSfi6 and became estab-
lished in his present business in 1880.
Mr. Myers is a gentleman of ability ami
practical experience and is a valued
member of the K. of P.. Red Men and
.M.u im rchor Society.
W. A. OERKEIN BAKERY CO., IMC.
The domestic and fancy bakery of W.
A. Gerken Co., 118 E. Front street, has
long been the resort of particular and
discriminating people who desire only the
best of bakery products made from pure
food supplies. Superior bread, fine pastry,
and cake of every description, freshly
made, is always to be found here. Fancy
baking is a speciality, and cakes for wed-
dings and parties supplied at short notice.
Prices are reasonable, fully as low ns
good, reliable bakery goods can be sold
for. Twenty skilled' assistants are em-
ployed and 3600 square feet of floor spare
is occupied, and a large out-of-town busi-
ness is done annually. The business was
established in 1S70 by TV". A. Gerken and
came under the present proprietorship
and was incorporated in 1003. and is of-
ficered as follows: Mrs. W. A. Gerken,
president; diaries Schalk, vice-president,
and J C. Steege, secretary and manager.
MRS. BELLER
Mrs. Beller, the eminent and favorably
known Clarivoyant, 221 E. Front street,
has made herself popular in Bloomington
and vicinity through no other source than
the merits of her work. She is a natural
born clarivoyant medium and makes a
specialty of readings, and special atten-
linn is given her correspondence work.
Advice is given on business, matrimony,
spi culation. health, and troubles of the
heart. She does what others claim to 'I"
but don't. A special suite of private
parlors for ladies and gentlem n are
maintained and all business is strictly
confidential. Unlike most people of her
profession who only stay in a city but a
few weeks. Mrs. Beller became estab-
lished in 1S90 and has built up a enviable
reputation for herself, and her patrons
consist of some of the best people of our
city.
BLOOMINGTON RUBBER STAMP
WORKS
One of Bloomington's most important
Industries is the manufacturing of rub-
ber stamps carried on by Mr. T. M.
Clarke, 207 W. Washington street. Print-
ing wheels, self inkers, pocket stamp 5 .
"i iv and corporation seals, dates,
metal-body and solid rubber type, and
steel stamps are also manufactured, but
a specialty is made of rubber stamp-
Mr. Clarke is a publisher of Robb's Bill
Register and Clarke's "Pass Report '
form of remittance and the products of
liis factory are used in almost every state
in the Union. His reputation as a stamp
maker is unsurpassed as he is thor-
oughly experienced in the business. Mr
Clarke wis born in the historic city oi
Kenilworth, Warwickshire. England, in
IM::. his boyhood playground being tin!
surrounding the castle of Queen Eliza-
beth. He came to America at the agw
of 27 and found employment as salesman
in a dry goods store and later became
established in his present business. He
is a member of the National Union and
M. W. A. and was its clerk for seven
ears. He is one of Bloomington's repre-
ss ntative citizens and is highly esteemed.
T. ISENMAN
Among the leading mercantile houses
which contribute in marked degree to
the commercial standing of Bloomington
there is none which enjoys higher repu-
tation, both in point of superiority of
the goods handled and trade enjoyed, than
the grocery and meat market of Mr. T.
Isenman. at 400 S. Allin street. This
st. in' was established in 1901 and has
built up an extensive and high-class
'roll. The stock carried is one of the
largest and finest in this section and em-
braees the choicest fancy and staple gro-
ceries and a complete line of fresh and
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salted meats. A specialty Is mad
home-made sausage. An ample force •!
courteous assistants are employed and a
floor spar.- nt 1 750 square feet Is u
pied. Mr. tsenman was born In Germa
in 1st::; and there , ilia '.ite,i, lie is a gen-
tleman of pleasing personality, genial and
courteous, always ready to oblige his
patrons and careful t" satisfy all their
demands, he has mail.- for himself a host
ef frienas in all classes.
W. A. FISCHBECK
with a merited ami firmly established
reputation for reliability, superiority "i
goods ami moderate prices, the two finely
equipped drug stores of W. A. Fisch-
beck, 121 s. Center street ami 120 s. Main
street, stand among the foremost of the
pharmacies of central Illinois. The bust
ness was established twenty-six years
ago ami has ever since been headquar-
ters for drugs, chemicals, toilet articles
i ubber and leathe
