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HYMAN'S
HANDBOOK OF
INDIANAPOLIS
AN OUTLINE HISTORY
AND DESCRIPTION OF THE CAPITAL OF INDIANA WITH
OVER THREE HUNDRED ILLUSTRATIONS FROM PHO
TOGRAPHS MADE EXPRESSLY FOR THE WORK
MAX R. HYMAN, Editor
INDIANAPOLIS
M. R. HYMAN COMPANY
PREFACE,
It has been the editor's aim in preparing this work to make it
the most complete illustrated history of the material development
of Indianapolis ever published. The text gives a comprehensive
but condensed history and description of the city; also of every
notable public institution and feature of especial interest. The
illustrations cover a longer period and are far more numerous
than have ever before been published on this siibject, and they
furnish many interesting reminders of the earlier history of the
city as well as of the present. l'it8j.?S9V
In the preparation of this volume, all known available sources
of relevant information have been consulted, and particular ac-
knowledgment of obligations is due to the local histories, pub-
lished years ago, by Col. W. R. Holloway and Ignatius Brown,
and to the files of the newspapers of this city for their rich
stores of material.
This edition is now submitted to the public with the hope that it
will be found to be useful as well as interesting, and that its sup-
port will necessitate many editions.
Max R. Hyman.
Indiana was organized as a tei-ritory July 4, 1800, and admitted as
a state December 11, 1816. In 1810 the territory of Indiana had a popu-
lation of 24,520, and in 1820, four years after its admission to statehood,
the population had expanded to 147,178. The settlers had not strayed
very far away from the Ohio river, but there were a few settlements
along Whitewater, and a few along the Wabash; but most of them
were along the southern border of the state. The state stretched from
the Ohio to the lake, but the central and northern sections were an un-
known wilderness given over to the Indians. Dense forests covered
the central section, while to the north stretched away the ti'ackless
prairies. It was not an inviting field for the hardy pioneer.
It was a struggle for existence. The soil was rich enough, but it
was the work of years to clear a farm and get it ready to produce, and
when its productions were ready for the harvest there was no market,
and the malaria arising from the decaying vegetation made the outlook
anything but favorable. It was under such circumstances Indiana be-
came a member of the great Federal Union. Indian wars had about
ceased east of the Mississippi river, but Indian massacres had not come
to an end. It was not safe to stray very far away from tlie confines of
the few settlements, and if human life was spared stock was stolen
and driven away, thus depriving the settler of all means of cultivating
his homestead. Corydon, the capital, was a little village on the south-
ern border, some miles back from the river, and hidden among the
hills; hard to get at in the best of seasons, in the winter it was almost
inaccessible. Around it there was nothing that gave promise of future
rrowth; there was no future for it even if the capital remained there
There was absoKitely no foundation on which to build a city.
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The Beginning of Indianapolis— When the state was admitted
into the Union congi-ess donated to the infant commonwealth four sec-
tions of laud on which to build a capital city, the land to be selected by
the state from any that remained unsold. So, in 1S20, the legislature
determined to go out into the wilderness and hunt for a site for its
future capital city. Commissioners were appointed and sent out to
seeli for the site of its future city, and mal^e selection of the land do-
nated by congi-ess. It might have been a prescience of what was to
come that led the commissioners to seeli a spot as near the geographical
center of the state as possible. It may be they naturally concluded that
in time the geographical center of the state would be also the center
of population, but it is more probable they thought only of finding a
spot to reach which would talie about the same number of miles travel
from the four corners. Whatever may have been their motive, they did
determine on the geographical center. Water furnished then the only,
or rather the best and surest means of communication \vJth the outside
world, and as they did not want to get too far away from some stream
supposed to be navigable, they clung to the banks of White river. Three
sites were offered, one a few miles south of the present city, and one a
few miles northeast. They came here tln-ough tlie wilderness, and after
much debating and considerable disputing, decided on accepting four
sections of land around the mouth of Fall creek. It was a most un-
promising site. White river itself was not very inviting, while deep
bayous and ravines cut up the land in a way to make it look anything
but attractive to one seeking for town lots. But here were the foiu*
sections with only half a dozen or so settlers. It was in the wilderness,
it was near the geographical center.
With the exception of a lonely cabin here and there, it was sixty
miles away from the nearest settlements. All around were dense
forests; to the south were the hills reaching to the Ohio river, and to
the north the woods and prairies stretching out to the lake. Only a few
miles away was the boundary which divided the "Xew Purchase" from
the lands still claimed by the Indians. There was no town, no people,
not a road leading anywhere. A town had to be built, people induced
to come, roads to be opened. No farms had been opened up, and sup-
plies of every kind would have to be wagoned many miles over roads
often almost impassable, and at that time pack-horses were the only
means of conveyance. But here, in this unpromising locality, the com-
missioners staked ofE a city that in less than three-quarters of a cen-
tury was to become the largest inland city on the continent They be-
lieved that White river would prove to be navigable for the only boats
then known on the western waters, and by it the people of the new city
could 'be fed and clothed.
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Naming the Capital— The legislature approved the report of the
commissioners aud proceeded to hunt for a name for the new city. It
was a difficult thing to find. Every member of the legislature had a
name to propose. Some were of Indian origin, and some compounded
from Latin words, and others from Greek. Finally "Indianapolis" was
determined upon, and the city in embryo had a name.
The First Settler— There has been much dispute as to who was
actually the first settler of this section of the state, and the honor has
been contested between the friends of George Pogue and those of two
brothers named McCormiclj. The dispute never will be satisfactorily
settled, and it is not a very important historical event. Xeither Pogue
nor the JlcCormicks dreamed of building a city. The one sought ony
to live by hunting and trapping, and the others by cultivating the soil.
It was only after the location of the capital city they dreamed of achie.--
ing fame by being called the first to discern the future possibilities.
Both Pogue and the McCormicks were here when the commissioners
of the legislature came.
First Survey— In April. 1821. the work of "laying off" the city
actively began. Christopher Harrison, representing the state, appointed
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as surveyors, Elias P. Fordham and Alexander Ralston. Some years
lief ore. Ralston had Ijeeu employed in some of tlie work of mapping out
Washington, the national capital, and at his suggestion the city was
to Ije one mile sciuarc, with streets crossing each other at right an-des.
and with four wide avenues pointing toward a circle that was to lie
the center of the new city. The ground was uniformly level, liut a
slight knoll was found, and it was determined the city should start
from that point, or ra1:her that the knoll should l)e in the center, and
that it should be crowned by a residence for the chief magistrate of
the commonwealth.
Streets were marked off, lots laid out and the new city was ready
for business, that i.s, the sale of lots. The streets ran through the woods
and the lots were all heavily timbered, liut tould be determined by the
slakes set by the surveyors. Certain plots of ground were reserved for
public purposes. One was to be the site of the expected state-hou.se.
One was for the court-house, and one was reserved on which to build
a great state educational institution, which already had been desig-
nated as a university. The university never materialized. It having
gone abroad through the settlements that the new capital city had been
located, and information given as to where it could be found, immi-
grants began to arrive, and among them was the first lawyer. A store
had been opened up and a saw-mill started.
Most of the settlers had located along the bank of the river, taking
it for gi'anted that the choice corner lots would be in that section. The
laud outside of the mile square was to be laid off into out-lots and
farms. Mr. Ralston and the commissioners evidently thought that
the mile square would contain all the inhabitants the city was ever
likely to have, and had provided no division of the city lots from the
out-lots but the imaginary line, but some one suggested that it would
be the proper thing to bound the city by streets, and name them East,
West, North and South streets, and it was done accordingly.
First Sale of Lots-In October, 1S21, the sale of lots began. The
money arising from the sale was to be used in erecting the necessary
buildings for the use of the state, and it was expected that there would
be a great demand. After continuing the sale for several days, and
llsposing of three hundred and fourteen lots, the real estate business
was stopped for awhile. Something more than $7,fl00 was realized in
cash, the rest of the purchase price of the lots being evidenced by
pi'omissory notes running over a period of four years. But few of the
lots were eventually paid for, the purchasers forfeiting the advance
payments and abandoning their purchases. Ten years afterward the
slate still owned three-fourths of the lots in the city limits, and nearly
all of the out-lots. They were not finally disposed of uutil 1842, and for
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wheels would sink so deep in the mud that the axle-tree of the '
would strike on the stump, and thus the wagon would be stranded
sometimes for hours. The wants of the new settlement began to be
numerous, and all supplies had to be hauled over these roads, that in
the winter were sometimes impassable for weeks. They were just as
bad in the rainy seasons of the spring and fall.
Organizing Marion County— The legislatiu-e of 1821-2 also organ-
ized JIarion county, making Indiauapolis the county-seat, appropriating
a square of ground and ^8,000 to build a court-house. Attached to the
new county, for judicial purposes, was the territory now comprising the
counties of Johnson, Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Boone. A new
county demanded a new judge and a new sheriff. Hon. William W.
■Wick was made judge, and Hervey Bates sheriff. The new city might
now be said to be fairly launched on the road to greatness. It had a
judge of its own, a lawyer, Calvin Fletcher, to look after the legal
wants of all the people, a store, a tavern, a saw-mill or two, a post-
office, and was soon to have its first paper.
The First Newspapei^-Among the enterprising citizens of Indian-
apolis were George Smith and Nathaniel Bolton, and they became the
editors and proprietors of the Gazette, Indianapolis' first newspaper.
It made its appearance January 28, 1822.
First County Election— The legislature could name a judge for
the new county, but could not choose the other officei-s, so in February,
1822, Sheriff Bates issued forth his proclamation calling on the people
of the new county to meet together at certain named polling places and
choose for themselves two associate justices, a clerk, a recorder aud
three county commissioners. Two of the voting places were in Indian-
apolis, one near Noblesville, one at Strawtown, one at Anderson and the
other near Pendleton. Only 336 votes were cast in the entire county.
The vote of Indianapolis was about 100. James M. Ray was elected
clerk, James C. Reed, recorder; John T. Osborne. John MeCormack and
William McCartney, commissioners; Eliakim Harding and James Mc-
Ilvain, associate judges. In the August following, the election for
governor took place, when 317 votes were cast, 315 of them being for
William Hendricks.
First Session County Court— On September 20, 1822, the court
began its first session. There being no court-house, its sessions were
held in the cabin of Jonathan Carr, it being the most pretentious struc-
ture in the town. The grand jury returned twenty-two indictments for
.simdry and various offenses against the peace and dignity of the com-
monwealth. A candidate for naturalization appeared, in the person of
Richard Goode, late of Ireland, and a subject of George IV. No jail
had been provided, and as the laws then made imprisonment for debt
permissible, certain streets were named as the boundaries within which
imprisoned debtors should confine themselves.
HYMAX'S HAXDBOOK OF INDIAXAPOLIS.
Building First Court-
house and Jail— The
I'onnty commissioners,
as soon as they had
lieeu inducted into of-
fice, set industriously
about the worli; of
erecting a court-house
and jail. The state had
appropriated $8,000 to
assist in this work, and
in September the plan
for the proposed struc-
ture submitted by John
E. Balier and James
Paxton was accepted
and the contract for the
building awarded them.
They did not begin the
w o r li of construction
until the next sum-
mer, and it was not un-
til 1824 the building
was completed. The
square of ground se-
lected for a court-house
and jail was covered
with heavy timber. A
jail made of hewed logs
was erected and re-
mained as the bastile
of Marion county until
183.3, when it was de-
stroyed by fire. A brick
jail was then con-
structed, and in 1815 it
was enlarged by an ad-
dition made of logs a
foot thick. In the midst
of the turmoil of start-
ing a new city on its
upward way patriotism
was not forgotten, and
the fourth of July, 1822,
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■n-as duly celebrated by an oration, the reading of tlie Declaration of In-
dependence, and a barbecue. The first camp-meeting was also held that
fall, under the auspices of Rev. James Scott, the first Methoaist
preacher of the town. This year was also signalized by the organiza-
tion of a militia regiment, the fortieth, with James Paxton as colonel;
Samuel Morrow, lieutenant-colonel, and Alexander W. Russell, major.
Those days all the able-bodied citizens had to attend regular musters
of the militia.
The year was not one of prosperity to the new settlement, but was
marked by several important events, among them Ijeing the establish-
ment of a ferry across AVhite river; the opening of a brielv-yard; the
erection of the first bricli and the first two-story frame house. The
first bricli house was erected by John Johnson, on Market* street, oppo-
site the present post-otfice. The frame house was on Washington
street, a little east of the present site of the Park theater. It was long
used for the storage of documents belonging to the state, and after-
ward became a tavern.
At that time the capital of the state had no member of the legis-
lature to represent its interest, and so the actual capital remained at
Corydon. Again the rumors began to circulate that after all Indian-
apolis would never be the capital, and holders of real estate began to
get a little shaky over their purchases. There was a leaven of faith,
however, and the citizens began to petition the legislature for repre-
sentation, and at its session in 1823 the people of the new county were
authorized to elect a representative in the following August, In the
early days of the spring a new newspaper was started with a rather
startling name— Western Censor and Emigi-ant's Guide— by Harvey
Gregg and Douglass Maguire. This was now the third year of the town,
and the second since it had been given its name, but the election in Au-
gust disclosed the fact that its gi-owth during the last year had been
very limited. In August, 1S22, at the election for governor, the county
had polled 317 votes, and at the election in 1823 only 270. It was an
"off" year, and that may account for the falling off of the vote.
First Theatrical Performance— Having a representative in the
legislature, the town began to prepare for the advent of the capital,
and a new tavern was built by Thomas Carter. It was now a rival
of Hawkins' tavern that had first opened out its doors for the "enter-
tainment of man and beast." It became celebrated as being a placeof
the exhibition of the first show ever given in Indianapolis. It was given
on the last night of the year 1823, the bill being "The Doctor's Court-
ship, or the Indulgent Father," and the farce of the "Jealous Lovers."
First School and Church— The first school was started in 1821,
Ijut its teacher was shortly afterward elected county recorder and it
was temporarily suspended. Religious teachings began with the advent
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of French missionaries
preaching among the
Indians. When the
country was wrested
from the French the or-
der was changed some-
what, but it was never
very long after the
hardy pioneer had
erected his cabin, until
the "itinerant circuit
rider" was Isnocking at
his door with his bible
and hymn-book in hand.
It has never been def-
initely settled who
preached the first ser-
mon in Indianapolis, th 3
honor lying between
John M c C 1 u n g , a
preacher of the New
Light school, and Rezin
Hammond a Methodist.
They both preached
here in the fall of 1S21.
They were soon fol-
lowed by Rev. Ludlow
G. Haines, a Presbyte-
rian. The Presbyterians
organized the first
church, and in 1823 be-
gan the erection of a
house of worship on
Pennsylvania street op-
posite where the D^n-
son hotel now stands.
It was completed the
following year at t: e
cost of $1,200. The In-
dianapolis circuit of the
Methodist denomination
was organized in 1822,
under the charge of
Rev, William Cravens,
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but Rev. James Scott had preached here before that and held one or
two camp-meetings. The Methodists did not begin the erection of :i
church building right away, but in 182.3 purchased a hewed log house
on Maryland street near Meridian, to be used for religious meetings.
The Baptists organized a society in 1822, and held meetings at different
places until 1829, when they erected a church.
Not long after the school of Joseph C. Reed suspended on his being
elected to the office of recorder of the county, a meeting of the citizens
was called to make arrangements for a permanent school. Mr. Reed's j
school-house had been at the Intersection of Kentucky avenue and Illi- ]
uois street. Arrangements were made with a Jlr. and Jlrs. Lawrence
to open out a school and keep it going. There were no free schools
then maintained by public tax, but thus, soon after its first settlement,
Indianapolis laid the foundation of its educational system.
Removal of the Capital— At the meeting of the legislature in Jan-
uary, 1S2-1, the final -order was made for the removal of the capital
to Indianapolis," and this gave an impetus to the town and more emi-
gi-ants began to flock in. The removal was to be made by January 10,
1825. and the next legislature was to assemble in the court-house of
Marion county. When Marion county's representatives to the legis-
lature returned home from the session of 1824, they were given a grand
reception «t Washington Hall, which was then the great tavern of
the city. In November of that year. State Treasurer Samuel Merrill '
set out on his .iourney to the new capital with the archives of the
state, in a large two-horse wagon. It was a slow journey over the
hills and through the woods, a dozen miles a day being all that could
be accomplished, and that by the hardest effort. By the end of Noveiji-
ber the state was settled in its new quarters, and the meeting of
the first legislature was impatiently waited for.
When the members of the legislature came to the new capital in
1825 they found it a straggling village with only one street "cleared,"
and that was still full of stumps. It was a town in the mud, hard to
get to, and almost impossible to move around in after once reached. But
it was the capital, the state officers were here, and the "donation" of
the general government had been accepted, and they had to make the
liest of it. It was a dreary winter, though, here in the deep woods,
with the houses scattered around over a mile square, with only cow
tracks through the woods from one to the other. The three taverns
were the center of interest in the evenings, and around huge fires in
their "bar rooms" the legislators and citizens gathered to discuss mat-
ters of state. During the session one of the taverns. Carter's, was de-
stroyed by fire. Some efforts were made by the legislature to improve
the town, and fifty dollars were appropriated to ('lean out Pogue's run,
so as to cut off some of its malaria-breeding potvers. The outlying
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portions of the donation were also ordered sold or leased in four-acre
tracts to encourage farming.
First Organizations— The coming of the legislature did not add
gi-eatly to the permanent growth of the town, for in February, 1826,
the population consisted of seven hundred and sixty-two persons. But
the town did begin to show signs of permanency and several societies
were organized, among them being the Indianapolis Bible Societ.v,
which is still in existence. An agricultural society was also organized,
but it did not last long. The United States land office was removed to
Indianapolis from Brooliville, and thus the city was recognized by the
federal government. Indian depredations had ceased, but the military
spirit was strong, and an artillery company was formed with .lames
Blake as cajstain. The government furnished the company with one
cannon of small caliber. The burning of Carter's tavern demonstrated
the necessity of a fire company, and as the town was too poor to buy
an engine a bucket and ladder company was organized, which did
service for ten years until the first fire engine was purchased.
Establishment of First Factory— The early part of 1827 witnessed
the first effort to establish a manufacturing enterprise in the town.
Through the efforts of James M. Ray, James Blake and Nicholas JIc-
Carty the legislature ordered the sale of seven acres of land fronting on
the river, for milling purpo.ses, and a company was organized to carry
on the enterprise. It took two years, however, to get the stock sub-
scriptions, and in 1831 the work of building was begun. It was to
comprise a steam saw, gi'ist and woolen mill, and a very pretentious
structure was erected. The boilers and machinery were hauled over-
laud from Cincinnati, taking some weeks in their transportation. This
was the introduction of steam as a power into the city, but the specula-
tion did not pay, as there was little demand for lumber, and it cost
too much to transport the flour to market. In 1835 the speculation was
abandoned and the machinery offered for sale, but it found no buyers,
and was left to rust itself away. In 1847 the Geisendorfi's undertook
to use the machinery aud building for carding and spinning wool, but
after trying it for five years, they in turn abandoned it. and the next
year it was destroyed by fire. • It had long been a rendezvous for
thieves and other vicious characters.
Building of Governor's Mansion— The same year the legislature
attempted to build a residence for the governor. In the original laying
off of the town the circle in the center of the plat was intended for such
a structure, and so designated, but up to this time no provision had
been made for its building. One of the first acts of the legislature in
1827 was to appropriate $4,000 to build a governor's house on the circle,
and work began by enclosing the circle with a rail fence. Under this
appropriation a building was begun. It was rather elaborate in de-
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sign, square In form, two stories high
aud a large attic. It had a semi base-
ment. The building was completed far
enough to be used for public offices, and
was turned over for that purpose. In
1859 it was sold at auction and torn
clown.
The governors were still left to hunt
homes for themselves, until 1839, when
tlie legislature ordered the state officers
to purchase a suitable building for such
a residence. At that time the hand-
somest and largest dwelling in the city-
was on the northwest corner of Illinois
and Market streets. It was owned by Dr. .John H. Sanders, aud the state
officers decided upon it, and It was bought. Governor Wallace moved
into it, and it was occupied in tiffn bjf^gpvernors Bigger, Whltcomb,
Wright, Willard and Hortonr FrcsfePsofire (^ause it had always been an
unhealthy building. The wife of Governor Wlutcomb was the first ;o
die there. Governor Wright, during his occupancy, lost .t^o wives iu
the same building. The family of Governor Willard was sick during
the whole time he occupied it, and Governor Morton suffered so much
that he finally abandoned it. It was sold iu 1865. and since then the
State has owned no executive mansion.
By this time the education;\l demands of the people of the gi'owlng
town induced the legislature to set apart a square of ground to be
known as "t^iiversity" square, upon which it was Intended some time
in the future to erect buildings for a university. Xo effort was made to
utilize it for educational purposes until 1832, when a part of it was
leased for a county seminary. It was afterward used by the city for
a high-school for a number of years.
Early Navigation— The growth of the town was very slow for
some years. The building of the National road gave it a slight impe'.us
and brought here the first and only steamboat that ever succeeded i:i
navigating White river to this point. It rejoiced in the name of "Robe, t
Hanna," and was owned by General Hanna, one of the eontractor.-i
building the new road for the government. It was brought here to
tow barges loaded with stone and timber for use in constructing the
road and its bridges. It arrived here on the eleventh of April. 1831.
The ne.xt day a free excursion was given to the citizens, but the over-
hanging boughs of the trees lining the banks knocked down her chim-
neys and pilot-house and smashed a wheel-house. The next day she
ran agi-ound and remained fast for several weeks. When the high
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water came iu the fall she took her way down .the river and was never
seen again. Many years afterward a little steamer named after Gov-
ernor Morton was built here to ply up and down for the amusement
and entertainment of the people, but it had bad luck, and was soon
destroyed. Even keel-boats and flat-boats early aljandoued all efforts
to navigate the stream which Mr. Ralston had declared to be navigable
for at least four mouths in the year.
Governor Noble, however, would not give up his hopes that the
river would prove navigable, and offered a reward of $200 for the first
boat that would laud at the town. Two efforts were made, and one
steamer reached Spencei' and another came a few miles further. A
plan for slack water navigation was submitted to the legislature and
pressed for several years, and in 1851 the White River Navigation Com-
pany was chartered, but it accomplished nothing.
First Historical Society — About this time the town thought It
was old enough to have a historical society, so one was formed, with
Ben;amin Parke for president, and B. F. Morris for secretary. It did
not have many active members, but elected about all the distinguished
men of the nation as honorary members. The organization of the so-
ciety was preceded by the arrival of the first menagerie that ever ex-
hibited its wild animals to the people of the Hoosier capital.
First Internal Improvements, Etc.— The craze for internal improve-
ments, that had been sweeping over other parts of the country,
struck Indianapolis early in 1831, and the legislature spent most of its
session in granting charters to railroads. Six such roads were pro-
jected, to center in Indianapolis, The roads were all to run to the
south, as there was no population to the north. Some of the pro.jected
roads were partly surveyed and then the work was dropped, A few
years later, however, the state entered upou a wholesale system of
internal improvement, including railroads, canals and turnpikes. None
of the projected works were ever fully completed by the state, but the
state debt was increased enormously, and the state had to practical'y
go into bankruptcy. The state sold out its interest in all the works,
together with 2,000,000 acres of land. In discharge of half of the debt
that had been contracted.
Erection of First State=house— The state had been occupying
the court-house for the use of the legislature, and in making its appro-
priation to erect that building had reserved the right to so occupy it for
fifty years, but it was deemed the time had come to erect a building
for the use of the state. It still owned a consideral)le portion of the
original donation by congress, and it was estimated that the lots would
sell for $58,(MX>, and this was estimated sufficient to erect a suitable
building, Ithiel Town was the architect and contracted to build the
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BURIAL OF GENERAL HARRISON AT CROWN HILL, MARCH 17, 19Q1,
HiilAyS UAXDDOOK OF IXDIAXAPOLIS.
house for $58,-
000, and actual-
ly did complete
plete it for $(50.-
Ch;»0. It was be-
gun in 1832 and
finished in tims
for the meet:ng
of the legisla-
ture in 1836, anl
it served the
state for foriy
years.
Incorporation
of the City— rp
to 1832 the citj s
usiness haJ
been administered under the laws of the state, and on September 3,
1832, the citizens made the tirst formal effort toward incorporation.
Five trustees vrere elected, and Samuel Hender.son, who had been tlie
first regularly appointed postmaster of the town, was appointed presi-
dent of the board, with .1. P. Griffith clerk, and Samuel Jennisou mar-
shal .and collector. This municipal government lasted until 1836, when
the legislature granted a special charter. About the only notable thing
the old municipality did was to purchase the first fire engine for the
town, the state giving one-half of the price. The organization had
lasted four years, and the entire income of the fourth year was only
$1,510.
State Bank of Indiana— In 1834 the legislature chartered the
State Bank of Indiana, with a capital of ?1,600,OUO. Vp to that time
Indianapolis had contained nothing but a small private bank. The
charter of the state bank was to run twenty-five years. The state was
to take one-half of the capital stock, and raised the money by the sale
of bonds. Her share of the dividends, after paying the bonds, was to
go to the establishment of a general school fund. This was the starting
point of Indiana's splendid endowment of her public schools. The
state's share of the proceeds was loaned out from time to time on real
estate security. The final yield of this investment by the state was
$3,700,000, after paying off the bank bonds. The mam bank and one
of its branches were located in Indianapolis. The bank began business
on the 26th day of November, 1834. in the building on the Governor's
f'irele which had been intended as a residence for the governor. It
was afterwards removed to Washington street. Samuel Merrill was
■HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 27
the first president, and Calvin Fletcher, Seaton W. Norris, Robert Jlor-
rison and Thomas R. Scott were the directors. In 1840 the bank :e-
nioved to its new building at the corner of Kentucky avenue and lUir.ois
street. The Indianapolis branch was organized by the nppointment of
Hervey Bates, president, and B. F. Morris, cashier. At the expirati u
of the charter the Bank of the State of Indiana was started, with Hx g i
McCulloiigh as president. In this bank the state had no interest. II
remained in business, with its seventeen branches, until wiped out 1 y
the institution of the national banks.
Panic of 1837— The sreat financial panic of 1837 proved very disas-
trous to Indianapolis. It stopped all work on the great enterprises un-
dertaken by the state, leaving contractors and lal)orers without th:ir
pay. The banks were compelled to suspend specie payments and pri-
vate business was overwhelmed with the credit of the state. Lar;;e
stocks of goods had been purchased by the merchants and remained
unsold on their shelves, or had been disposed of on credit, and collec-
tions were impossible. Nobody had any money. Eastern creditors were
disposed to be very liberal and extend time of payments, tru.sting to a
revival of business to relieve their debtors from their i>ml>arrassment.
The legislature came to the help of the debtor tjy providing that prop-
erty sold on execution should not be sold for less than two-thirds of its
appraised value. It also exempted a certain amount of household prop-
erty from execution. These two measures proved of great benefit, but
did not relieve the distress altogether. There was a lack of currency,
and the legislature issued bills secured by the credit of the state, and
bearing six per cent, interest. This "scrip" was made receivable f r
taxes, but from thewant of credit by the state abroad the scrip passed
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28 HYAIAys HANDBOOK OF IXDIAXAPOfAS.
only at a heavy discount. After awhile, when confidence was restored
again, the "scrip" commanded a large premium, and before it was all
finally redeemed it was worth about two dollars for one. It was not
until 1843. when the Madison railroad was approaching completion,
that an upward tendency in business occurred.
The city has suffered from several panics since, the worst in the
earlier years being in 1840, '41 and '42. The State Bank resumed specie
payment in June, 1842, but it was a year or more before business gen-
erally revived. These were the famous "hard times'' following the elec-
tion of William Henry Harri.son. So grievous were the times that an
effort was made, in 1842, to abolish the town government on account of
its expense, although the entire cost of operating the municipal govern-
ment was a little less than .|3,000. It might be well to note at this point
the salaries paid to the municipal officers in those early days. Members
of the council received $12 each a year, the secretary $20(), the treasurer
and marshal each .flUO, and the assessors $75. The other salaries wwe
in a like proportion.
First Militia Organized— For some years after the organization
of the state, a militia was maintained by requiring all the able-bodied
men between certain ages to lie enrolled and report at stated periods
for muster. When the danger from Indian wars ceased these musters
ended. The military spirit of the people, however, did not die out, and
in February, 1837, the first company of militia was organized, with
Colonel Russell as captain. It was called the "Marion Guards." Their
uniform was of gray cloth with patent leather shakoes. They were
armed with the old-fashioned flint-lock muskets, and drilled according
to the Prussian tactics. Thomas A. Morris, a graduate of West Point,
succeeded Captain Russell. In 1838 Captain Thomas McBaker organ-
ized the "Marion Rifles."' The uniform of the Rifles was a blue fringed
hunting shirt, blue pantaloons and caps. In 1842 the two companies
organized into a liattalion under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel
Harvey Brown and Major George Drum.
First Female Academy— In 1837 was opened the first female
school of the city. It was called the "Indianapolis Female Institute."
and was chartered liy the legislature. It was opened by two sisters,
Mary J. and Harriet Axtell. It flourished for several years, and its
reputation was so high that quite a number of pupils from other towns
and states attended it. The same year a neat frame school-house was
erected on Circle street, adjoining what was so long known as Henry
Ward Beecher's church. The school was opened by Mr. Gilman Mars-
ton, afterwards a member of congress from New Hampshire, and a dis-
tinguished general during the late war. It was called the "Franklin
Institute."
30 HYiJAXS BAXDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
Building State Institutions — In 1839 the subject of erecting a
hospital for the insane of the state had been broached, but nothing defi-
nite was done, owing to the financial embarrassment of the state and
people, but as soon as business began to exhibit signs of recovery the
matter was again taken up. Dr. John Evans, of Chicago, who had
made a study of mental diseases, delivered a lecture before the mem-
bers of tlie legislature of 18-42-3, and the governor was directed to ob-
tain plans for the erection of suitable buildings. At the next session of
the legislature plans were approved and a tax of one cent on each one
hundred dollars' worth of property was levied to provide the means for
erecting the buildings. All this was but carrying out a direction in the
constitution adopted at the organization of the state, one of the cares
of the framers of that document being to provide for the unfortunate.
Dr. John Evans, Dr. L. Dunlap and James Blake were appointed a com-
mission to obtain a site for the proposed buildings. They selected
Mount Jackson, where the hospital now stands. In 18-tG the legi.slature
ordered the sale of "hospital" square, a plat of ground that had been
reserved for hospital purposes, the proceeds to be applied to the work,
and an additional sum of .$15,000 was appropriated.
The work of construction was begun at once, and the main building
was completed the next year, at a cost of ?75,O0O. Since then several
additions have been made to the building, and others erected, until now
Indianapolis can boast of one of the most substantial, convenient and
imposing structures of tlie kind in the United States. The grounds are
handsomely laid out, and every convenience and comfort for this class
of unfortunates have been provided. The legislature of 1843 also began
the work of caring for the deaf mutes, by levying a tax of one-fifth of
a cent on each one hundred dollars of property. The first work of this
kind in the .state, however, was done by William Willard, a mute who
had been a teacher of mutes in Ohio. He came to Indianapolis in the
spring of 1843 and opened a school on his own account. In 1844
the state adopted his school and appointed a board of ti-ustees. con-
sisting of the governor, ti-easm-er of state. Henry Ward Beecher, Phin-
eas D. Gurley, L. H. Jameson, Dr. Dunlap, James Morrison and
Matthew Simpson, afterwards a distinguished bishop of the Methodist
church. They rented a building at the corner of Maryland and IlLnois
streets, and opened the first asylum in October, 1844. In January, 1&46,
a site for a permanent building was selected just east of the town. The
permanent building was completed in 18.')0, at a cost of $30,000.
During the winter of 1844-5, througlrthe efforts of James M. Ray,
William H. Churchman, of the Kentucky Blind Asylum, was brought
here with some of his pupils and gave an exhibition or two in Mr.
Beecher's church. This had a decidedly good effect on the legislature,
which was then in session, and a tax of one-fifth of a cent was levied
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SI
to provide support for the blind. James M. Ray, George W. Mears and
the secretary, auditor and treasurer of state were appointed a commis-
sion to carry out the worli, either by the estaltlishment of an asylum or
t.y providing for the care and education of the blind at the institutio i
in Ohio or that in Kentucky. In 1847 James M. Ray, George W. Jlears
and Seaton W. Norris were appointed to erect a suital)le building, and
$5,000 appropriated to purchase a site. They purchased the ground now
occupied, and while waiting for the erection of a building openi?d a
tcliool in the building that had been used for the first deaf and dumb
VIEW WASHINGTON AND PENNSYLVANIA STREETS, 1891.
asylum. The present building was completed in 1851 at the cost of
$50.0U0.
War with Mexico— The year 1846 brought some excitement, and
for a while made things a little more lively. The war with Mexico
was on, and troops called for. Indianapolis raised one company for
the first regiment. It was officered by James P. Drake as captain and
Jolin A. McDougal and Lewis Wallace as lieutenants. Captain Drake
was afterward made colonel of the regiment. The next year Indian-
apolis furnished two additional companies, one each for the fourth and
fifth regiments. Those two companies were with General Scott on his
m.irch to the capital of Mexico, and participated in some of the battles
32 BYMA^"S HANDBOOK OF IXDIAXAI'OLIS.
of that campaign. They were commanded liy James McDougal and
Edward Lander.
The First Railroad— While the Mexican war was going on the
railroad that was building to connect Indianapolis and the Ohio river
at Madison was slowly creeping along. It was finally completed to the
city in 1847 amid great rejoicing. With the opening of the Madison
railroad a change came, and the town put on a bustling air of activity.
This furnished an opening to the Ohio river, and by that stream to
Cincinnati and the south. Business at once revived and new stores
were opened, and new factories started, while others were projected.
Up to that time the stores kept a little of everything, but a railroad de-
manded a division of trade, and stores for dry goods and stores for
groceries were opened. The price of property advanced, and a new
city government organized. At the first settlement of the town, lots
along or near the river front were the favorites in the market. The
sickly season soon drove business and the settlements further east, and
the opening of the railroad attracted everything toward the south, so as
to be near the depot.
First Mayor— In Fel>ruary, 18-17, the legislature granted a city
charter to Indianapolis, and on the 27th of March an election was he2d-
to determine ^^■hether the people would accept or not. It was approved
by a vote of 44!) to 10. An election for municip.il officers was held on
the 24th of April, and Samuel Henderson was elected the first mayor
of the city. The population of the city was estimated at that time at
(i.OOO. Practically there were no streets, except Washing, on, and it was
still full of stumps. Sorbe of the other streets had been partly cleared,
but no attempt had been made to improve any of them. Here and
there on Washington street were patches of sidewalks, some of brick
and* some of plank. When it rained mud predominated on the only
streets that had been opened and used, while in the summer the dust
was thick enoiigh to be almost stifling.
First Street Improvements- The new city council at once deter-
mined to enter upon a systematic and general system of street im-
provements. Stumps were pulled out. the streets in the central portion
of the city graded and graveled and sidewalks were made. This first
effort at improvement caused a good deal of friction and litigation, the
property owners objecting to the expense entailed upon them. Bowl-
dering for streets was not introduced until 1850, when Washington
was so paved from Illinois to Meridian. Free schools also made their
appearance soon after the formation of the city government. The
state had provided a small fund, but it was only large enough to keep
the schools going for three or four mouths of the year. It was decided
to levy a small tax on the citizens to provide funds for the erection of
houses and to pay teachers, and by 1853 this tax furnished enough to
make a more permanent organization of the schools necessary.
34 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF lyOIAXAl'OLIS.
First Public Hall— The year 1847 brought al.=o the first hall|
erected for the use of the public. The Grand Lodge of Free Masons
determined to erect a building that would contain rooms for lodge pur-
poses and a large hall that could be used for entertainments, public
meetings, etc. The location decided upon was the southeast corner
of Washington and Tennessee streets, now known as Capitol avenue.
The corner-stone was laid on the 25tli of October, but the building
was not finally completed until 1850. The convention to revise the con-
stitution of the state held its sessions In the public hall in 1850.
First Wholesale House— Among other improvements in business
was the opening of the first wholesale dry goods store in Indianapolis,
by Joseph Little & Co. The three or four years following were un-
eventful, in the main, the city showing slow but steady growth, and
another railroad or two began to malie pretentions to pul)lic utility,
and the Union Railway Company was organized, with the idea of bring-
ing all the railroads into one central station.
First Telegraph Line— In 1848 the first telegraph lin3 to the city
was constructel, rcacliing to Dayton, Ohio.
First Gas Lighting Company— In 1851 a company was chartered
to furnish gas light to the citizens, but it was not until 1854 the city
took any gas for the streets,, and then only for a few lamps. In 1852
the legislature granted a charter for the Northwestern Christian Uni-
versity, and plans were adopted to raise funds for the construction of
the necessary buildings. The same year the Grand Lodge of Odd Fel-
lows began the erection of a building on the northeast corner of Wash-
ington and Pennsylvania streets, and in the same year the city again
changed its form of government, surrendering the special charter and
accepting the general law. This change was mainly occasioned be-
cause the special charter limited the power of taxation to fifteen cents
on the one hundred dollars, and it had been found totally inade-
quate to the needs of the city.
Building Permit Ordinance— Up to the close of the war there had
been no steps taken by the city to mark the growth of the city in any
way, but in 1804 the council passed an ordinance requiring those pro-
posing to build to take out permits, and since then there has been a
record by which the changes could be noted.
First Street Railway— In 1863 the first attempt was made to con-
struct a street railroad. Two companies applied for a charter, and after
a long delay and a bitter fight a charter was granted to the Citizens'
Company, and by 1866 about seven miles of track was completed. The
first line was that on Illinois street, and this was opened in June, 1804,
the mayor of the city driving a car over it.
148' 89?
A COMPRBHeNSIVE OUTLINE DESCRIPTION OF THE WHOLE CITY— AREA,
POPULATION, WEALTH, STATISTICS, ETC.
Indianapolis is today the largest inland city on the American conti-
nent, and one of the most important railroad centers in this conutry.
[t is. too, one of the handsomest cities, and one of the most prosperous
md progressive. Its growth has been practically that of only two dec-
ides. Within that time it has emerged from a rambling village-lllie
town into a city of magnificent business blocks, public buildings and
dandsome residences. It is the commercial, industrial, social, religious,
sducational, political and governmental center of Indiana— rich in nat-
ural resources and one of the most progressive states in the union. It
is more t.rpically a capital of a state than any other city in the coun-
try and is recognized as such in all parts of the United States.
The Area actually within the city is over thirty square miles. The
Driginal plat was one mile square, and for many years after the first
laying off of the town it kept within those bounds.
The Population has grown in a wonderful' manner during the last
twenty years. In 1870 the population was 48,244 ; in 1880 it had grown
to 75,056. In 1890 it showed another great advance, the returns show-
ing 105,436, and, according to the United States census for 1900, the
actual population was 170,963, including Irvington, a suburb, which
lias since been added to the city. Nearly every nationality on the globe
is represented in this population. Of the foreign born the Germans
predominate, closely followed by the Irish. The population is indus-
trious and thrifty, there being fewer idle men in Indianapolis than in
any other city of its size. Hundreds of workingmen own their own
homes, and while there is not in the city any great aggregation of
wealth, as is found in the other large cities of the country, there is
not that depth of povertj' to be found. The estimated population of
Indianapolis for 1907 is 230,000.
The Municipal Administration is conducted by a mayor and the
leads of the various departments. The mayor is elected by a popular
cote for the term of four years, and he appoints the members of the
rarious boards. Municipal legislation is in the hands of a council com-
posed of twenty-one members, fifteen of whom are elected by wards
ind the other six by the city at large.
5G IIVJIAWS niXDISOOK OF IXDIAyAI'OLIS. \
J'he City Charter — The city of Indianapolis became an incorpo
rated town Septembei- 3, 1832. Prior to that time the business of the
town Iiaa been administered under the laws of the state. The legisla-
ture granted the city its first charter in 1800; this was superseded by
another charter in 1S47, and under its provisions the first mayor of
Indianapolis was elected. In 1801 the legislature granted the city a
fpecial charter which was approved March 0, 1891. With minor amend-
ments and additions the city is now operating under this charter.
Mayors of Indianapolis were as follows : Samuel Henderson, 1847-
1849; Horatio C. Newcomb. 1840-1851; Caleb Scudder, 1851-1854; James
I.IcCready, 1S.54-1S5G ; Henry F. West, 1856; Charles Conlon, 1856; Wil-
liam J. Wallace, 185G-l.s,-,S: Samuel D. Maxwell, 1858-1803; John Caven,
1S03-1S0T; Daniel ilacauley. lSOT-1873 ; James L. .Mitchell, 1873-1875;
John Caven, 1875-1881 ; Daniel W. Grubbs, 1881-1884 ; J. L. McMasters,
1884-1886; Caleb S. Denny, 188G-1S90; Thomas L. Sullivan, 1890-1893;
Caleb S. Denny, 1893-1S96 ; Thomas Taggart, 189G-1901 ; Chas. A. Book-
waiter, 1901-1903 ; John W. Holtzman, 1903-1905 ; C. A. Bookwalter, 1905.
The City Finances — According to the last report of the comptroller
the gross cash balance January 1, 1907, was $587,000.59; from taxes,
? 1,244 ,450.38; total current receipts, ?2.059,007.09 ; total current expendi-
tures, ? 1,726,847.97. The bonded indebtedness January 1, 1907, was
$2,929,800.00. The expenditures for 1906 were: Finance department,
?209, 791.93; law department, $12,293.38; public works, $742,471.31;
public parks, $1,59,794.71; public safety, $514,542.78; public health and
charity, $87,053.80.
The Judiciary is partly under city authority and partly under that
of the state. It is all elected. The Police Judge is elected for a term
of four years and has a salary of .?2,500.00. The Judge of the Criminal
Court is elected for a term of four years and has a salary of $4,000.00
per year. The Judge of the Juvenile Court is elected for a term of
four years with a salary of $2,500.00. The Superior Court has five
judges, each elected for four years at a salary of $5,000.00 per annum.
The Judge of the Circuit Court is elected for a term of six years
with a salary of $5,000.00 per annum. The Judge of the Probate Court
is elected for a term of four years with a salary of $5,000.00. Therj
are also a number of Justices of the Peace, having limited jurisdiction. "
The Police Department is under the control of the Board of Public
Safety. It is composed of one superintendent, one lieutenant, fifteen
sergeants and 138 patrolmen. In addition there is a detective force
consisting of one captain and nineteen detectives. Connected with the
r^l-'ce fvroe are two matrons of the female department, three telegrap'i
operator.?, one custodian, one electrician, two engineers, three clerk-,
•n:e pplice sergeant, two board of health officers, two humane officers.
(>..e board of childrcivs guardians' officer, the Bertillon system ami an
i-35ciej)t bicyclo cpkos.
38 HYMATS HANDBOOK OP INDIANAPOLIS.
The Fire Department is under the control of the Board of Public!
Safety and consists of one chief, five assistant chiefs, one superintend-
ent of telegraph, one foreman of fire alarm telegraph, one veterinary,
three telegraph operators, three tower watchmen, three line men, 35
captains, 37 lieutenants, 11 engineers and 131 firemen, a total of 231
men. The department is equipped with the latest improved fire de-
partment apparatus.
The Executive and administrative authority of the city is vested
in the Mayor, City Clerk and certain boards. The Mayor receives a
salary of $i,000.00 per year and is elected for a term of four years.
The Department of Finance is under the charge of the comptroller,
who is appointed by the mayor, with a salary of $3,000. All warrants
on the treasury must be drawn by him.
The Department of Law is under the charge of the corporation coun-
sel, the city attorney and one assistant city attorney, appointed by the
mayor.
The Department of Public Works consists of three commissioners
appointed by the mayor. The Iward has control of the streets and all
public buildings of the city. Each commissioner has a salary of $2,000
a year.
The Board of Public Safety consists of three commissioners ap-
pointed by the mayor, at a salary of $1,200 each. This board has con-
trol of the police and fire departments.
The Department ol Health and Charities consists of a board of
three commissioners ap])ointed by the mayor. The board has direct
control of all regulations for public health. The members of the board
must be physicians.
The Department of Parks is composed of five commissioners ap-
pointed by the mayor, for five years, and who serve without compen-
sation. They have charge of all the public parks.
The Number of Buildings, including dwelling and business houses,
makes a total of about 60,000. In 1906 there were 3,825 building per-
mits issued for a value of $5..030,731.80.
Streets and Sewers — The total length of streets of the city is
about 471 miles, of which nearly 120 miles are permanently improved and
the rest graveled. There are over 167 miles of sewers. The streets are
lighted by gas and electricity, there being about 1,700 electric lights
and 400 gas and vaix)r lights.
The Water Supply is furnished by the Indianapolis Water Com-
pany through their slow, sand-filtered system, and from deep wells
located some few miles from the city, which is brought here through
large iron mains and supplied by direct pressure from pumping sta-
tions. The water is pure and the supply is abundant for all purposes.
The Military Establishment of Indianapolis consists of the First
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ARMORY OF BATTERY A, NATIONAL GUARD.
Battalion of the Second Regiment of the Xational Guard, composed of
Companies A, C, D and II. and Battery A. . I o ea or
The U. S. Army Post, "Fort Benjamin Harrison," is located about
ele^en miles northeast of the city, .-here the Government has arranged
foi the care o a regiment of regulars. The buildings for the officers
and barracks for the troops were completed in 1907, and this post Is
regarded as one of the best equipped in the United States. It is reached
about''ii!r'c'i;^' ^'''''' ''°"'' """ '' °"' °' "'^ ^°'°*' ""' ^''^'''' ^-^terest
The City Building:, one of the most attractive public buildings in
h"4r;nT^ T'f t" r'- " '^ ^ '^^''•'^^''"^^ ^'^•fi'^ "-- ^^orL in
cftfc e ffl '""" °°'"'' ""^'^^*°°^- ^"-^ -•- 'oe.tea the
cit> cle.ks office, sui.enntendent of police, city police court. Bertillon
department, detective department, bicycle corps, bailiff of police court
uvonue court, police patrol, council chamber, station house, morgue
and city dispensar.y.
Tomlinson Hall-Among the generous citizens of Indianapolis some
years ago was Jtr Daniel Tomlinson. After his death, on opening his
>..1I. It was found that he had devised a large amount of real estate
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and other propertj' to the city for the erection of a public building,
providing in his will that the building should be erected on the west
end of what is known as East Market Square. The devise was ac-
cepted by the citj' and the bequest taken possession of. Nothing was
done, however, toward carrying out the wishes of the testator for sev-
eral years. Some attempts were then made to use the money as in-
tended by Mr. Tonilinson, but at every efCort hostility was aroused,
until at last the matter was made an issue at a city election. The
council then took steps and the ptesent Tomliuson Hall was built in
1885.
Marion County Court House is one of the largest and most im-
posing buildings in the city. It was completed in 1877, at a cost of
$1,750,000. It is occupied by the county offices and the circuit, superior
and criminal courts. Indiana Bar Association library, Marion county
library, county clerk, recorder, treasurer, assessor, sheriff, coroner, com-
missioners, surveyor, etc.
The County Jail was built in 1892 and is architecturally one of the
best built buildings in the city. It is constructed of Indiana oolitic
limestone and cost $175,000. The sheriff's residence is located in the
building.
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The Workhouse is located iu the northwestern part of the city, on
West Tweuty-nrst street. It is a large brick structure and is provided
with IGO cells. Connected with the institution is twelve acres of ground,
which is kept under cultivation. Prisoners from the city and county
courts are seut here.
Indiana Woman's Prison and Indiana Industrial School for Girls
are located on East Michigan and Randolph streets. They are main-
tained by the state, under the charge of a superintendent appointed by
a l)oard of managers composed entirely of women and approved by the
Governor.
The State House is the largest and most imposing structure in the
city. It is built of Indiana oolitic limestone, the interior being finished
in marble. It was begun iu 1878 and completed iu 1888, at a cost of
nearly .$2,000,000, and is the only great public building in the couutiy
built withiu' the original estimate of cost. It is located in the heart
of the business section of the city, in the center of a plot of ground
containing over eight acres. Here are the ofliees of the governor of'
Indiana, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, , attorney-general, re-
porter of supreme court, bureau of statistics, department of geology,
PYTHIAN BUILDING.
4G HYilANS HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
RESIDENCE GENERAL HARRISON ON NORTH DELAWARE STREET.
adjutant-general, quartermaster-general, custodian and engineer, de-
partment of inspection, state labor commission, superintendent of public
instruction, state library, state law librai-y, state museum, state board
of health and charities, state board of agriculture, board of medical ex-
amination, and the supreme and appellate courts of the state.
U. S. Court House and Postoffice is the only architectural repre-
sentative of the federal government in the citj-. The old buildings were
sold for .$100,100 iu 1000. The new federal building erected in Indi-
anapolis was authorized by an act of congress, approved March 1, 1899,
which appropriated ?1, 500,000 for the structure. During 1000 the gov-
ernment acquired possession of the whole square lying between Penn-
sylvania and Jleridiau and Oliio and New York streets by paying the
various owners of tlie proportj' a total of $026,000. The plans of the
building were opened to competition and Eauliin & Kellogg, of Phila-
delphia, were the successful architects. The building is of generous pro-
jjortioiis and magniiicent conception. The length of the building over
all is 355 feet 5 inches. This is exclusive of step.-> and approaches. The
depth over all, exclusive of steps and approaches, is 172 feet 6 inches.
The height over all, from sidewalk, is 91 feet. The work on the excava-
tions for the new building began in May, 1902; the building was com-
LEMCKE BUILOINO.
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UNIVERSITY CLUB.
pleted in 1904. With tlie exception of the U. S. weather bureau, the. U.
S. army recruiting office and the bureau of animal Industries, all the
offices of the government are located in this building.
Business of the Postoffice — The growth of the business of the post-
oflice during the past twenty years is a striking index of the wonderful
and substantial development of Indianapolis. In 1881 there were 39
carriers and 38 clerks ; on July 1, 1907, 137 carriers and 47 substitutes
and 22 special delivery boys. Then the annual income was less than
$350,000. June 30, 1007, the income was .$081,077.44. Indianapolis is
now in the highest class affecting the salary of the postmaster. In 1881
it must be taken into consideration the rate was three cents a half-ounce :
now it is two cents an ounce, or one-third as much. From July 1, 1906.
to June 30, 1907, there were dispatched from the office 75,701,826 letters,
postal cards and sealed packages ; 50,115,350 all other classes of mail
matter; 80.112 special delivery letters— a total of 125,957,288 pieces of
mail. Number of mail pouches received, 63,522 ; number of sacks of paper
received, 343,983; number of letter pouches dispatched, 65,060; number
sacks of paper mail dispatched, 572,072. In addition to the main office
there are thirty-ses'en substations where money orders, stamps and
postal cards can be purchased, employing thirty-seven substation super-
LAW BUILDING.
50 HYMA:^"S HASnBOOK OF I'SDIANAPOLIS.
intendents. Ihe salary of the postmaster is $6,000 a year. The Indi-
anapolis postolfice has been established eighty years, aud the following
is a list of the postmasters : Samuel Henderson, 1822 ; John Cain.
1831 ; Joseph Moore, 1811 (removed by President Tyler one month after
appointment and John Cain appointed) ; Livingston Dunlap, 1845 ; Alex-
ander W. Russell, 1849 (died before his term expired and his son ap-
pointed in his place); James Russell, 1851; William W. Wick, 1853;
John JI. Talbott, 1S57; A. H. Conner, ISGl ; D. G. Rose, 1SG6 ; W. R.
Holloway, 1SG9 ; J. A. Wildman, 1881 ; Aquilla Jones, Sr., 1885 ; William
Wallace, 18S9 (died April 9, 1891) ; Edward P. Thomson, 1891; Albert
Sahm, 1S94; James W. Hess, 1S9S (died June, 1900) ; George F. McGiu-
nis, 1900 ; Henry W. Bennett. 1905.
Other Federal Officers and Officials are United States marshal,
surveyor of customs, revenue collector, pension agent, special examiner
of pensions. United States weather bureau and the bureau of animal
industry.
The Belt Railroad — One of the most important features of the rail-
road system of Indianapolis is the Belt line, which connects all the
railroads which enter the city. It runs about three-fourths of the way
around the entire city, and along its line are many of the most im-
portant manufacturing establishments, and the stock yards. Over it all
freight passing from one road to another is transported.
The Union Railway Lines — Early in the railroad history of Indian-
apolis some- of her enterprising citizens and railroad managers cont
ceived the idea of bringing all the lines into one central passenger sta-
tion. To this end the Union Railway Company was chartered, and
tracks through the city were laid. This company now owns and man-
ages the great Union Station, from which 170 passenger trains enter
and depart every twenty-four hours over eighteen railway lines.'
The Street Railway System— Electricity is used as the motive
ix)wer. 'I'he system reaches to every part of the city, operating over 13C
miles of track. The electric roads extend to all the suburbs, giving
ready access to the city for those who live in the outlying districts.
Strangers arriving in the city can reach all the hotels or any point of
interest from either the Union Railway or Traction Terminal stations
by street cars.
Interurban Railways — There are at present fonrteen distinct inter-
urban lines entering the city, operating directly or by connection with
more than twenty-five lines in Indiana and adjoining states. These
lines operate trains with hourly service that come into the great ter-
minal station in the very heart of the city. All interurban electric rail-
way companies enter the city over the lines of the Indianapolis Ter-
minal Traction Company.
BTlIAy\^ ILiyDliOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
SCENE ON FALL CREEK.
The Custom House is a very important adjunct to tlie trade of
the city. Tlie value of the goods imported into the district of Indian-
apolis for the fiscal year ending July 31, 1907, was $433,817; total en-
tries, 839; duties collected, $186,810.03.
Masonic Temple, to be erected at the corner of Illinois and North
streets, will be one of the most beautiful structures of the kind in the
country. The building is designed along classic lines in the Greek-Ionic
style, will be very massive and of monumental character. It vi^ill be
100 feet high, with 150 feet on North street and 130 feet on Illinois
street. The entire exterior will be of Bedford oolitic stone and the
structure will be strictly fireproof. There will be two handsome en-
trances. The buildiug is erected under the direction of the Indian-
apolis Masonic Temple Association, and the architects are Rubush &
Hunter of Indianapolis.
Odd Fellows Building and Grand Lodge Hall, now being erected
at the corner of Washington and Pennsylvania streets, will be one of
the most notable additions to the many fine structures that have been
erected in Indianapolis in recent years. Though it will have thirteen
stories it will be equivalent in height to a fifteen-story building by rea-
son of the high auditorium which will occupy the top floor. The twelfth
52 HYMATS HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
floor will be used for Grand Lodge offices and the top floor will contain
an auditorium to seat 1,500 persons. The exterior is to be entirely of
oolitic limestone which will be enriched by carvings, executed in a bold
and artistic manner, and so distributed throughout the design as to
give the building a sense of good taste and refinement The main en-
trance is at the north end of the building on Pennsylvania street and
will be expressed by a massive stone entrance enriched by beautifully
wrought cartings and the doors will be entirely of bronze metal. Rubush
& Hunter of Indianapolis are the architects.
Indiana Pythian Building, which was dedicated August 14, 1907, is
located at the intersection of Pennsylvania street and Massachusetts
avenue. It is one of the monuments that marks the new building era
of the city and accentuates the marked difference in the appearance of
the "down-town district" that has occurred in recent years.
Lemcke Building is one of the city's most popular and attractive
office buildings. It is located on the northeast comer of Pennsylvania
and Market streets, the very center of the financial district of Indian-
apolis. It was erected in 1896 by Hon. Julius A. Lemcke, formerly
treasurer of the state of Indiana. Owing to the great demand for
rooms in the building it was remodeled and three stories were added
to it in 1906, together with the most complete and modern elevator
service and office conveniences. The management of this building is
particularly noted for tbe excellent service and attention given to its
tenants. The building consists of ten stories, of steel construction,
faced with red pressed brick, and is very attractive in appearance.
STREETS, AVENUES, PARKS, DRIVES, MONUMENTS, STATUES
FOUNTAINS, ETC.
In Indianapolis the center of attraction is Monument Place. Orig-
inally it was known as the Circle, and was designed by those who made
tl:o Drst plat of the city as the spot upon which to erect the mansion
of the executive
of the state of In-
diana. Now it is
the location of the
greatest m o n u -
ment in the world
erected to com-
memorate the ser-
vices of its citizen
soldiery of the
state, and it is the
city's chief adorn-
ment.
The Indiana
State Soldiers*
and Sailors'
Monument-
Indianapolis has
the proud distinc-
tion of containing
the first m o n u -
ment ever erected
directly in honor
of the private sol-
dier. It is also
one of the few
real worlds of art
in this line to be
found in America.
It is not a plain
BYMAN'H HANDBOOK OF IXDIANAPOLIS.
PEACE GROUPS, INDIANA SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' MONUMENT.
and unsightly shaft like that on Bunker Hill or in Washington City,
but is a beautiful obelisk of artistic design. It was designed by Bruno
Schmidt, the great German architect. Its construction was authorized
by an act of the general assembly of the state of Indiana, and passed
at the session of 1887. This act appropriated the sum of $20a,000 to
defray the cost of erection, and empowered certain of the state officers
lYMAN'ii HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
w^
» iiiijiLM'ffl tfrjt'y
WAR GROUPS, INDIANA SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' MONUMENT.
to appoint five comiiiissioueis who should have charge of the work. In
addition to the amount appropriated by the legislature, the sum raised
by the monument committee of the G. A. R. was paid over to the com-
missioners to be expended Ijy them. In 1891 the state legislature made
a further appropriation of $100,000 to aid in the construction. It was
completed at a cost in excess of $500,000 and was dedicated with fitting'
HiiiAXi:; UAyniJuuK of ixdiaxapolis.
ceremonies, attended by
thousands of citizens
from all parts of the
state. May 15. 1902. It
is consti'ucted of Indi-
ana oolitic limestone.
The park in which it
stands has an area of
3.12 acres, and lies at
the intersection of Me-
ridian and Market
streets. It is surrounded
by a circular street,
paved with asphalt.
There are four a p-
proaches to the monu-
ment from the surround-
i n g street, the ap-
proaches on the north
and south sides leading
directly to the stairway
liy which the terrace
.■surrounding the base of
the pedestal shaft is
reached. The monument,
including the crowning
figure, is 284y3 feet in
height. The top of the
' ' _ _- monument is reached by
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK. siu clevator aud stair-
way from the base of
the interior of the shaft, xi. magnificent view of the city of Indianapolis
and the surrounding country is obtained from the top of the monument.
Monuments to Notable Men— Four epochs in the history of Indiana
are commemorated by bronze statues of representative men of the
times occupying ijositions around the monument between the converg-
ing points of the intersecting streets. These are the period of the
Revolution, represented by a statue of George Rogers Clark; the war
with Mexico, by a statue of Governor Whitcomb; the war of 1812 and
tlie Battle of Tippecanoe, by the statue of William Henry Harrison;
and the war for the Union by Indiana's great war governor, Oliver P.
::orton.
George Rogers Clark Statue stands on the northwest of the monu-
ment and represents that dauntless commander leading his Ijttle band
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of meu to the capture of Port Sackville from the hands of the British.
To Clark, more than to any other man, is the United States indebted
for the acquisition of the territory northwest of the Ohio river. The
statue was designed by John H. '.lahoney, of Indianapolis.
William Henry Harrison Statue occupies a position northeast of
the soldiers' monument and is a fitting memorial of the period of the
Revolutionary war. General Harrison was appointed first governor of
Indiana territory in 1800, and during the twelve years he served as
executive of the embryo state he extinguished the Indian titles to
more than twenty-nine million acres of land now inchided in the state
of Indiana. His campaign against the Indians culminated in the liat-
tle of Tippecanoe. November 7. ISll. This statue was designed by
.John H, Mahoney. of Indianapolis.
James Whitcomb
Statue
Comm,
lor a tes
the third period in
the military his-
t o r y of Indiana,
and stands to the
southwest of the
monument. Dur-
ing his adminis-
tration the war
with Mexico oc-
curred, lasting
through the years
1S4G-47-48. D u r-
iug the six years
lie served as gov-
ernor of Indiana
he did much to re-
store the state's
credit, which had
l)een impaired by
the failure of the
internal improve-
ment system, and
it was largely
through his ef-
forts that a senti-
ment was created
among the people
in favor of the es-
SQVERNOn JAMES I
HENDRIC:;S MONUMENT ON STATE-HOUSE GROUNP?,
60 BYMAyjS HANDBOOK OF IXDIANAl'OLIS.
tablishment of Ijenevoleut .111(1 reformatory institutions. This statue
^vas designed by John H. JIahoney, of Indianapolis.
Oliver P. Morton Statue stands to the southeast of the soldiers'
Monument. After the death of Governor Morton, in 1877, his friends
oonccived the plan of erecting a .statue in Indianapolis, in conimemora-
.lAM HENRY HARRISON.
tion of his inestimable service during the war for the Union; and to
carry this plan into effect the "Morton Memorial Association" was or-
ganized. A bronze statue of Governor Morton was cast, for which
tlie association paid .$14,000. By the authority of the legislature the
statue was placed in the center of Circle Park, where it stood until the
erection of the soldiers' uiouument, when it was removed to the south-
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HXMAN'H UA^iUUOOK OF IXDIAXAPOLIS.
east to represent the fourth period in the military history of the state.
He will be known to future generations, as he is to the present, as
Indiana's great war governor. This statue was designed by Franlilin
Simnions. of Rome, Italy, and was cast there.
Schuyler Colfax Statue— The first citizen of Indiana to reach the
vice-presidential chair was Schuyler Colfax, who had served three
terms as speaker of the national house of representatives. He was a
leading- member of the Odd Fellows, and to his memory that organiza-
ity Park. It was erected in
tion has erected a bronze statue in Univeri
ISS". The designer was Laredo Taft, of
Chicago.
Thomas A. Hendricks Statue — Gov-
ernor, senator and vice-president of the
United States, Thomas A. Hendricks was
one of the distinguished sons of Indiana,
and to him the people of the state have
erected a bronze statue in the southeast
corner of the state-house grounds. It
was erected by popular subscription, and
unveiled in .July, 1890. The statue itself
is fourteen feet six inches high, and the
monument as a whole has a height of
thirty-eight feet six inches. The statue
is of bronze; the pedestal is of Bavano
granite from the quarries at Lake Mag-
giore, Italy. Two allegorical statues rep-
resenting "History" and "Peace"' .stand
upon the base of the monument to its
right and left. The monument was de-
signed by R. H. Parks, of Florence,
Italy.
Statue of Gen. Henry W. Lawton,
who fell at San Mateo, Philippine Islands,
December 1!>, 1899, stands on the south-
west corner of the county court house grounds. It was unveiled May
30, 1907, with mast inpressive services, attended by President Roose-
velt, and was built as a tribute to the memory of General Lawton by
the people of Indiana. It was designed by the noted sculptor ISiehaus.
Monument to Governor Morton, which stands at the east entrance
to the state house, was unveiled July 2."?, 1907. It is the second statue
erected in the city, and is a tribute of the state to the memory of the
groat "War Governor." Through the efforts of the 6. A. R. a bill was
passed by the legislature of 1905 apiirojiriatiug $35,000 for the purpose.
The figure was designed by Rudolph Schwartz.
GENERAL HENRY W. LAWTON.
64
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The Park System — Indianapolis began the work of building parks
on a systematic plan in 1895, when J. Clyde Power was appointed pari;
engineer.
Riverside Park is the largest and most pretentious park in the city.
The lauds embraced by it were purchased in 1S98 and contain 950
acres. White river runs through the park, the water of which is util-
ized for boating pui-poses by the erection of a substantial dam, which
is one of the handsomest masonry structures of its kind in the coun-
try. A splendid boulevard stretches along the river bluffs within the
park, golf links have been established, and the club house of the Canoe
club is located here. One of the most entertaining features of this park
is the collection of birds and animals.
UNIVERSITY SQUARE.
Garfield Park is located in the southeastern section of the city and
contains about 108 acres. It is one of the most pleasing bits of land- 1
scape in the city. '
Military Park lies between New York street and the Indiana Cen- j
tral canal on the north and south, and West and Blackford streets on
the east and west, and includes fourteen acres. In the early days of the j
city's history it was known as the "Military Reservation." and was the j
place where the militia musters were held. All the military companies :
of the city during the pioneer days camped an^ di'illed there, and at
' 2 ^ U ^' '
[d o iS 1^1 itt
ODD FELLOWS BUILOINQ.
68 HYMAS'ti HASUBOOK OF ISUIAyAl'OLIH.
the time of the Blackliawk outbreak 300 Indiana militia camped there
beiore marching to Chicago. It was also the first camping ground of
Indiana's quota of six regiments under President Lincoln's first call
for troops, and throughout the war it was used as a camp ground. The
park was then known as Camp Sullivan. Many of the old forest trees
still stand, with some hundreds of younger growth. A large fountain
is situated in the center of the park at the meeting place of the con-
verging pathways.
RIVERSIDE PARK.
University Square comprises four acres, lying between Pennsyl-
vania and Jloridian streets on the east and west, and Vermont and
New York streets on the north and south. It was the site of a univer-
sity that flourished from 1S34 to 1846, and thus acquired its name. A
statue of Schuyler Colfax stands in the southwe.stern side.
St. Clair Square adjoins the grounds of the Institution for the
Blind on the north, from Meridian to Pennsylvania streets, extending
to St. Clair street. It is four aci-es in extent, and in its center there is
a fountain. Ueaohed by North Pennsylvania street cars.
Brookside Park is one of the new additions to the park areas, and
is located in the eastern part of the city. It contains about 80 acres
of beautifully wooded land.
VIEW ON CYCLE PATH AND CANAL.
68 HYMAytl HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. '
Highland Square, formerly the old Noble homestead, corner of Mar-
lowe and Highland avenues, is one of the prettiest small parks in tlio
city.
Indianola Place Is located on the west side of the river on Washing-
ton street and contains two acres.
Spades Place, containing about 10 acres, 8 acres of which were
donated to the city for parli purposes by M. H. Spades, a well-known
liusincss man. is located in the eastern part of the city.
MORTON MONUMENT ON STATE HOUSE GROUNDS.
ether Parks and Park Places are Elmwood Place, Fletcher Place,
Greenlawn, ilcCarty Place, Morris Park, Morton Place, Wayne Place
and Hendricks Place.
Fairview Park is the most popular outing place near Indianapolis.
It is the property of the street ear company, is located seven miles
northwest of the city and is a beautiful e.xpanse of aliout 20O acres of
wooded hills and ravines overlooking White river and the Indiana Cen-
tral canal. Ample street car service is maintained rogrlarly btween
the park and the city, sufficient to handle the large crowds that attend
it. The park is well supplied with amusement features, and a well-
stocked restaurant conducted at popular prices.
VIEW ON CYCLE PATH AND CANAL.
70 HYM.WS HASDBOOK OF IS DIASAPOLIS.
""horough fares — This city can lay claim to having some of- the
..aidsomesl streets iind avenues of any city in the countrj'- In the
original platting tlie streets were made broad, but some have been nar-
rovi-ed in recent years.
Washington Street is the main street of the city running east and
west. It is 120 feet from curb to curb, with sidewalks of proportionate
width. Along this street from Capitol avenue, on the west, to Alabama,
on the east, is conducted the leading retail trade of the city. It is
crossed at right angles by numerous streets, and from it running to
the southeast and to the southwest are two broad avenues. Many of
the business blocks are of modern style and structure and some of
them are very iniposinj; in appearance. The extreme width of the street
BOULEVARD IN RIVERSIDE PARK.
and the sidewalks makes it a gi'and avenue for parades. Notwithstand-
ing the retail business transacted on the street is very large it never
has the appearance of being crowded. This, with nearly all the prin-
cipal streets of the city, is paved with asphaltum. but some of the
residence streets are paved with cedar blocks, and a few wiih brick.
Meridian Street is divide<l into two parts, north and south, the
dividing line lieing Washington .street. It is the center street of the
original plat of the city, and extends from the extreme southern part
to the extreme northern, a distance of nearly seven miles, .^outh Me-
lEW IN FLETCHER AVENUE.
72
BiilAX-H HAyDUOUK OF IXDIAXAl'OLIS.
ridlan street from Washington to the Union railway traclis is devoted
almost exclusively to the wholesale trade. Nearly all the buildings are
of modern style and conveniences. North Meridian sti'eet, from Ohio
to the extreme northern limit of the city, is devoted to residences and
churches. It is beautifully shaded thi-oughout its entire length, and
in the summer time jjresents a beautiful woodland scene. The resi-
dences are all set back some distance from the street, having well-
shaded and well-cared-for lawns in front of them, giving to each one of
tlieni a villa-lilve appearance.
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LOCKERBIE STREET.
Delaware Street, that section lying to the north of Massachusetts
avenue, is notable not only for the reason that it is one of the most
beautiful residence sti-eets in the country, but also for the fact that the
house of ex-President Harrison is situated there. This particular spot
is the Mecca of all visitors to the city.
North Capitol Avenue is the only boulevarded street in the city, and
its firmly laid macadam roadway, extending for three miles through
one of the most beautiful sections of the city, is inviting to those who
delight to drive. The homestead of the late Vice-President Hendricks
is located on the southern end of this street, opposite the State-house.
Lockerbie Street— A little street that has become famous because
of its association with the Hoosier poet, whose home is situated in it,
~ :• •:-•«"' ^mSi'^^A. ' '■^£&(^.m^^^^^^^M
^te-
VIEW IN MORTON PLACE.
VIEW IN NORTH SENATE AVENUE.
HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF IXD1ANAP0LI8.
SCENE ON CYCLE PATH, ROAD TO MILLERSVILLE
S.."^ RHe^^Vf '*• ""1 ''°"" ^"' '''''' ""''' ^-' *-«°^^ y-- or more.
.MI. Ixileys diseoverr of Lockerbie sfrppt imTi,.„c,„i u-
oW-fashioned houses. The march of improvement has not marred Tts
or.gmal quaintness and beauty and it is yet as ^hen he wro^e
'■O, my Loekerbiestreet! You are fair to be seen-
Be It noon of the day or the rare and serene
Afternoon of the nigbt-you are one to my heart
And I love you above all the phrases of art
For no Inn^age could frame and no lips could repeat
My rliyme-haunted raptures of Lockerbie street!"
^treTlX^"v'''T •'^'••'/r'^^^'^-"--^- Alabama and New Jersev
stre<ts and r.iiU. I.roadway. College and Central avenues.
CATHEDRALG. CrIUJJCilES, SYNAGOGUES AND OTHER PLACES OF RELIGIOUS
WORSHIP AND WORK— INSTITUTIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE
POOR AND UNFORTUNATE— LAST RESTING PLACES.
Inclinna l;as from the earliest years of its pioneer history given due
r.ttiution to tlie vital matters of morals and religion. In the early
French occuijation the missionary jsriest was always the pioneer, who
was on the ground long before the immigrants appeared. In the Amer-
ican settleiiitnt of the west the settler came first, l)Ut as .soon as a small
community liad been formed the earnest pioneer preacher, full of fervor
and ;ieal, -nould come to call the people to a realizati(m of their spiritual
needs. In the autumn of 1S21— the city having lieen laid out in April—
the people of the newly incubated metropolis had the gospel preached
to them by ministers of three denominations. Either Rezin Hammond,
a Methodist circuit rider, of John McCinng, of the New Light school,
can be claimed as having been the first to preach in Indianapolis. They
came about the same time in 1821, and accounts vary as to which was
the earliest, but both came before the Rev. Ludlow G. Haines, of the
Presbyterian church.
The First Presbyterian Church is one of tlie religious landmarks of
the city, and with it is associated the early history of Presbyterianism
in this state. The first Presbyterian sermon was preached in this city
in a grove south of the present state-house square by Rev. Ludlow O.
Haines, and in 1S22 Rev. David C. Proctor was engaged as missionary
for one year. The first church was organized and tlie first house of
worship built in 1823. The second one was built in 1842 and was dedi-
cated May 6, 18-13; it was located on the northeast corner of Market
street and the Circle. In 18(i-i the foundation was laid for the third
edifice that stood on the corner of New York and Pennsylvania streets,
until 1901, when it was sold and torn down to make room for the new
federal building, and in October, 1903. dedicated the new church on
Sixteenth and Delaware streets. The plans embrace the best architec-
tural features in the way of arrangement, lighting, heating and ven-
tilating. It is one of the finest contributions to church architecture in
the city.
7C HYMAX'8 HANDBOOK OF IXDIANAPOLIS.
CHRIST CHURCH.
SECOND PRESBYTEniAN CHURCH,
The Second Presbyterian Church is located on the northwest cor-
Ber of A ermont and Pennsylvania streets. The society was formed in
808 and occupied the Marion county seminary that stood on the south-
west corner of University square until 1860. The Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher was the first to officiate. After occupying the seminarv"for one
year the congregation moved to its own church on the northwest corner
of Market street and the Circle. On September 19, lSi7, Mr. Beecher
c osed his pastorate and removed to Brooklyn, N. T. The beautiful
stone edifice now occupied was opened for worship December ->-> 1867
It was begun in 18W and the completed edifice was dedicated January
9 18<0. In April, 1872, the National Sunday School convention met in
this church and adopted the uniform Sunday school lesson system that
is now used by 25.000.000 people throughout the world. There are fif-
teen other Presbyterian churches in the city.
Christ Church, Protestant Episcopal, is located on the northeast
corner of Monument Place and Meridian street. This is one of the oldest
and most strikingly handsome shrines of worship in the citv. It is an
example of the early English or plain-pointed styles of architecture. A
notable feature of the building is the fine tower and spire that contain
the chimes which ring out in the successive seasons of festival and fast.
THE 6ABLIEST CHURCHES IN 1854.
78 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF IXDlANAFOLlti.
The parish and cougregation of Christ church have been in existence
since 1837. Its first shrine was built in 1838, which gave way for the
present structure in 1857.
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Cathedral is located on the south-
east corner of New York and Illinois streets. The style of the archi-
tecture is the rural English Gothic of the twelfth century. The exterior
PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL.
views of the building are striking. This parish was organized in 1866.
The erection of the cathedral began iu the spring of 1S67 and opened for
worship June, 18GS. Ot this denomination there are five other places
of worship.
First Baptist Church— The first assemblage of Baptists held in this
city for the purpose of establishing a church was iu August, 1822. The
first meeting house was built in 1820. which was replaced by another
more pretentious one that was destro.ved by fire in ISGl. It was then
that the site for the brick church was purcliased, which was located on
the present site of the Star office. This building was destroyed by fire
January 3, 1904, and the present imposing structure, northeast corner
of Meridian and Vermont, was dedicated in November, 1906. There are
fourteen shriues of worship of this church in this city.
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Mayflower Congregational Church, on the corner of Delaware aiul
Sixteenth streets, is one of the notable places of worship; It was or-
ganized May 23, 1869. This denomination is represented by eiglit or-
ganizations in this city having houses of worship.
Meridian=Street M. E. Church is located on the northeast comer
of Meridian and St Clair streets. This edifice replaces the one formerly
located at the corner of New Yorlc and Meridian streets, wliich was de-
stroyed by fire November 17, 1904. The church society, long linown as
the Wesley Chapel M. E. ch\irch, was the pioneer organization of the
Methodist denomination in this city, of which the present Meridian
street church is the continuation.
Roberts Park M. E. Church is located on the northeast corner of
Vermont and Delaware streets. The society was organized October,
lSi2. by a division of the then called Wesley chapel, now the Meridian-
Street M. E. church. Tlie society was energetic from the first and
erected soon after its organization a church on the northeast corner of
ROBERT.S PARK M. E. CHURCH.
Pennsylvania and Market streets. It was christened Roberts chapel, in
honor of the famous Bishop Roberts. This building was for a long
time a religious landmark, but finally gave way to the march of com-
merce in 1868. The present imposing structure was completed in 1870.
SS. PETER AND PAUL CATHEDRAL.
CentraUAvenue M. E. Church Is one of the youngest churches in
the city. It was organized in 1877 by a union of Trinity and Massa-
chusetts avenue churches. The church has had a phenomenal growth,
and is now the largest of all the Methodist churches. It is favorably
situated in the best residence part of the city amid the beautiful homes
of thriving business and professional men, of which class it has gained
its membership. The auditorium of the building it occupies was com-
l)leted in 1S95, and is a model of beauty and utility. The Sunday-school
buiJdiiig was erected in 1S9S, and is probably not equaled for the pur-
pose for which it was designed in the state. There are thirty-four
churches devoted to this denomination in the city.
Catholic Churches — The history of the Catholic church in Indiana
begins with the foundation of the territory known as the state of In-
diana. Indiana originally pertained tc the jurisdiction of the diocese of
Bardstown, now Louisville, Kentucliy. The Catholic diocese in Indiana
was established in 1834 and was known as the "Diocese of Vincennes,"
where the bishop resided. It embraced not only the entire state of In-
diana. Init also a part of Michigan and Illinois. In 1857 the state was
divided into two dioceses — ^the northern, called the diocese of Ft. Wayne,
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
and the southern retaiuing the name of Viiioennes, which was changed
to ludiaiuipolis iu ISiJo.
1 he rirsi, record of any Catholic service in Indianapolis was the cele-
bration of mass in "Power's Tavern," on West Washington street, by
Rev. Claude Francois, a missionary among the Indians at Logansport.
This was in 1835, and there were present but eight or ten persons. In
1837 Rev. Viucent Bacquelin rented a small room on West Washington
street and had services once a month on Sunday. In 1840 he bought
a lot and erected a small frame church, which was called the Church of
the Holy Cross. It was situated, as nearly as can now be ascertained,
near the corner of California and llarket streets, south of the present
Military park. Father Bacquelin continued to attend Indianapolis, as
a uiissionarj' station, from St. Vincent's until his death in 184(3. Ro-
turniiig from a sick call in Itush county, he vyas thrown from his horse
and was instantly killed. P.ishop de la Haillandiere, who succeeded
Bishop Brute, foresaw the importance of Indianapolis as a Catholij
center, and in 1847 made large purchases of real estate for church pur-
poses. He bought the quarter square at the corner of Georgia street and
capitol avenue, and also lots upon Maryland street, where St. Mary's
church now stands. He also acquired a large plot of ground on North
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Peunsylvania street for a Catholic college, and gave it over to the Fa-
thers of the Holy Cross, under Father Sorin. The Fathers of the Holy
Cross made a small beginuiug, but afterwards moved to St. Joseph
comity, where they established Notre Dame University, now the largest
Catholic institution of learning in America. The only reminder of this
first educational venture iu Indianapolis are the names of two Streets
crossmg reunsylvauia — St. Mary's and St. Joseph streets.
St. John's Cathedral— The first resident Catholic pastor in Indian-
apolis \\as Kev. John Guegueu, who came here in March, 1848. The
property iu Georgia street had been purchased by Bishop Haillandiere
in 1846 ; upon this property, in 1850, Father Gueguen built a small brick
church, facing on Georgia street, upon the spot where St. John's clergy
house now stands. The new church was named St. John's, In 1853 Rev.
Daniel Maloney succeeded as pastor and continued until the arrival of
Rev. Aug. Bessonies, in November, 1S5T. The followmg year Father
Bessonies erected a handsome bricli building, at the corner of Georgia
street and Capitol avenue, as an academy for young l«dies. In 1872 the
present St. John's academy, the oldest Catholic institution in the city,
was erected by the Sisters of Trovideuce. In ISGT the old St. John's
church, which had twice been enlarged, was found too small for the rapid
growth of the congregation. The present imposing edifice was begun
1867, and was ready for occupancy in 1871. It is one of the largest
churches in the state. The spires and the interior, however, were not
completed until 189?>. Father Bessonies had in the meantime become a
monsignore. In 1890, after having completed fifty years of hard work
in the priesthood, he resigned his pastoral chai-ge, but continued to re-
side with Bishop Chatard until his death, February 22, 1901. He was
a man beloved by all classes of people for his amiable disposition and
kindness of heart. He v.as buried in St. John's church, in a crypt
erected for the purpose. A handsome nmral tablet over the crypt marks
his resting place, with the splendid church which he erected as his
monument Father Bessonies saw the Catholic church in Indianapolis
grow from one struggling congregation to eleven strong churches, with
schools and charitable institutions which are the pride of that denomi-
nation. Father Bessonies was succeeded in 1890 by the present rector.
Rev. Francis Henry Gavisk, who had been his assistant for five years
before becoming rector.
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral— In 1890 Bishop Chatard erected an
episcopal residence at the corner of Meridian and Fourteenth streets,
with a view to build a cathedral at some remote time. At the same
time he built a small chapel, known as SS. Peter and Paul chapel, as
one of the chapels of the future cathedral. The congregation attached
to this chapel grew so rapidly that it is now one of the largest and by
far the wealthiest of the Catholic congregations in the city. The
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cathedral was finished imd dedicated December. lt)0(>. There are twelve
Catholic churohes in the city.
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation occupy one of the most im-
posing shrines of worsliip in the city. It is one of the late additions
to the long list of splendid examples of church architecture. It was
completed in 1899. This congregation was organized in 1855, when it
purchased three and one-half acres of ground south of the city dedi-
cated to the use of a cemetery. The new temple was dedicatd Xovem-
JEWISH TEMPLE.
ber 3, 1899. A notable evnt in the history of this congregation is the
closing of the service of Rablii M. Messing, who has served continuously
since 1SG8, and in point of service is the oldest rabbi in the United
States. He retired to become the rabbi emeritus of the congregation.
There are four otlier Hebrew congregations in the city.
Other Churches — Beside those enumerated, almost every denomi-
national form has a rejiresentative congregation and a place of wor-
ship. There are 175 congregations in this city, with a membership o-f
more than 70,000.
Young Men's Christian Association of Indianapolis was organized
December 12. 1S54. In tlie long years of its existence its influence for
good has been demonstrated in thousands of instances. The public ap-
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preciation of the beueficeut work of this organization was shown in aj
practical way by subscribing over $250,000 in 1907 to a fund to further
its worli and extend its influence.
The Young Women's Christian Association was organized in 1870, ,
It maintains amply supplied reading rooms and library, a fine gym-j
nasium, etc. There are also classes in German, literature, sewing, etc
The association will erect a new building with the fund that was sub-
scribed for that purpose in 1007 by the people of Indianapolis-
Charities — Several charities are carried on by private contributions,
some of which are connected with special churches, while others are
noa-sectarian. These include homes for orphans, home for friendless
women, homes for aged poor, a summer sanatorium for the benefit of
Kick children, and other organizations of a benevolent character for the
relief of the poor and suffering. In religious endeavor and humani-
tarian effort, no less than material progress, Indianapolis is representa-
tive of the best ideals and most useful activities.
Charity Organization Society — This important organization has
been in existence since 1879. It was organized in the law oflSce of
General Benjamin Harrison, and until the time of his death no one
gave greater strength and character to the work than he. Due to this
society it is that the distribution of charity in Indianapolis is done upon
a scientific and businesslike basis. Through its operations the worthy
indigent is enabled to receive relief promptly, and professional mendi-
cancy has been almost obliterated in this community. It is the execu-
tive headquarters for the distribution and direction of the charitable
work of the most notable benevolent organizations in the city.
Indianapolis Benevolent Society was organized Thanksgiving
evening. November, ISo.j. The funds of the society are used for food,
fuel and clothing, supplementing the relief of the township trustee.
Flower Jlission, German Ladies' Aid Society, etc.
The Flower Mission cares for the sick only. It usually falls to
this society to step in where there is no other source of relief, and it is
the one society in the circle of charities which must always be kept in
funds.
German Ladies' Aid Society assists the poor among their own
people.
Catholic Charitable Institutions — In addition to the church estab-
lishment with their schools and halls, the Catholic Church has in In-
dianapolis a hospital — St. Vincent's — one of the best equipped and con-
ducted institutions in the country, a home for the aged conducted by the
Little Sisters of the Poor, an industrial school for orphan girls and a
House of Good Shepherd for fallen women and girls.
The Hebrew Charities are administered through the Federation of
Jr.vish Charities. Among the notable charities maintained in this city
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
by the Jewish people are a foster home for the care of children, a shel-
ter house, the Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent Society and a uotaljle organi-
zation of a sociable and educational character known as the Nathan
Morris House.
Orphan Asylums — Several orphan asylums are maintained in tho
city. The Indianapolis Orphan Asylum was incorporated in 1851 ; tin-
German General Protestant Orphans' Home, which is under the suiier-
vision of tho German Protestants of the city; the German Lutheran
Orphans' Home, which is supervised by the German Lutherans of the
city, and Home for Friendless Colored Children.
Board of Children's Guardians is a board authorized by the laws
of the state to rescue children from vicious and immoral parents and
place them in homes.
Alpha Home is for aged colored women who are homeless and
friendless.
The County Poor Asylum is located northwest of the city, and the
Poor Farm covers 220 acres.
Home for Friendless Women was organized in 1870. It is the old-
est oraunization of its kind in the city. It is a temporary home for
homeless women out of work and a permanent home for aged women.
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EAST ENTRANCE CROWN
Rescue Mission and Home looks after the welfare of unfortunates
and carries on evangelistic work in its building at 47 and 49 East South
street.
The Friendly Inn is an institution on West Market street where
transients or tramps are taken care of. It feeds and lodges without
question, but demands that some work must be dcttie for the help given.
Summer Mission for Sick Children — This is one of the gi'eatest
charities in Indianapolis, and is conducted for tlie benefit of sick and
weakly children and mothers who need an outing. The hospital and
grounds are situated in Fairview Park, where ground privileges and
free transportation are furnished by the street railway company.
Other Notable Charity Organizations are Maternity Committee of
Plymouth Church, which furnishes clothing for infants, the Woman's
Relief Corps, Day Nursery for Working Mothers, the Bureau of Justice.
Indiana Humane Society, the Flanuer Guild and the township trustee,
who affords official relief to all who may after Investigation be found
worthy of assistance.
Children's Aid Society — This organization endeavors to find em-
ployment for children ; also conducts tlie free bath house located on the
canal. The society secured the old Schissel bath house through the
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generous donation of $1,500 made by Hon. William L. Taylor, of In-
dianapolis.
"Christamore" — The college settlement located on Columbia ave-i
nue was established in 1905 in the neighborhood of the Atlas engine
works. It conducts clubs and classes for children and women, library
work, socials, Sunday meetings, relief, neighborhood calls, kindergarten
classes and other forms of settlement work.
Crown Hiil Cemetery — This is one of the most beautiful and inter-
esting resting places of the dead in the country. The organization hav-
ing control of it was founded in ISCo and the cemetery was dedicated
in 1864. It is located about three miles northwest from the center of
the city and embraces over 5-10 acres. It contains the national ceme-
WEST ENTRANCE CROWN HILL.
tery, in which are buried the Union soldiers who died in Indianapolis
and those whose bodies were brought here for interment There among
the soldiers for whose welfare he worked so tirelessly lies the body
of Governor Oliver P. Morton ; also that of Thomas A. Hendricks, vice-
president of the United States, and President Benjamin Harrison.
Other Cemeteries are the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Jewish and
Greenlawn. The latter is no longer used as a place of burial, but is
maintained as a park.
BOARD OF HEALTH AND HEALTH STATISTICS, HOSPITALS, CURATIVE
INSTITUTIONS, INSANE AND OTHER ASYLUMS.
The general sanitary condition of Indianapolis is very good and the
annual death rate of 13.61 in 1,000 is very much lower than that of
many other American cities. During the year 1907 there were 2,975
deaths from all causes. Of these there were 239 deaths from violent
cau.'-es, such as suicides, homicides and accidents, with which the sani-
tary and general health conditions of the city have nothing to do. Fig-
ui-ing the deatu rate upon the basis of the last United States census, no
city in the conntry of an equal size and population can produce better
evidence of good sanitary conditions.
The Department of Public Health and Charities consists of a board
of three comuussiouers. who are practicing physicians, appointed by
the mayor at a salary of $100. They have charge of all matters relating
TO the public health and the enforcement of all laws in relation thereto,
including the charge of the city hospital, city dispensary and all other
city charities. The commissioners appoint the superintendents of the
city -hospital and the city dispensary, also the secretary of the board
of health, who is health officer, with a salary of .1!2,000 a year. The
commissioners nominate, for appointment by the boards of public safety
as special sanitary olficers, skilled and competent persons for live stock
and meat inspectors and food inspectors, garbage inspectors, water in-
spectors, etc., whose duty it is to carefully inspect all food supplies
offered for sale in the city and to examine into the sanitary condition
of all places where food products are prepared or offered for sale.
There are thirteen sanitary officers under the control of the board of
health.
The Quarantine Service is under the control of the department oy
public health and charities. The city council appropriates a special
fund for the prevention of the spread of contagious diseases.
Hospitals — There are many hospitals in Indianapolis, including the
institutions for the insane, the blind and deaf and dumb, that are sup-
ported by the state. They are as finely equipped and as ably conducted
.as any iu the counti-j', and there is no kind of bodily suffering that
may not find sUillfu; treatment and kindly nursing in one or the other
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INDIANA INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND.
of these healing institutions, where the most eminent physicians and
surgeons give freely of their time ami sldll. The wealthy patient may
command all the luxuries a fine private home could give, and the poor
man may enjoy comforts and conveniences not possible in his condition.
The City Hospital is under the control of a superintendent ap-
pointed by the department of public health and charities, assisted by
internes who are graduates from the regular medical colleges and are
selected by a competent board of examiners appointed by the board of
health. The city hospital was built in J 856. and its beneiiciaries .-.re
the sick poor of the city. The Indianapolis Training School for Nurse::
is conducted in this institution under the charge of the hospital au-
thorities.
Eleanor Hospital belongs to and is controlled by the Flower Mis-
sion, and is maintained by public subscription. It is a private hospital
for sick children of the poor and is located at 1S06 North Capitol avenue.
Protestant Deaconess Home and Hospital is conducted under the
auspices of the German Protestants. It is located on North Capitol
avenue in one of the finest hospital buildings iu the city. Patients are
received from any place.
HYMAX\^ IIASDUOOK OF IVDIAI^APOLIS.
PROTESTANT DEACONESS HOSPITAL.
St. Vincent's Hospital, located on the southeast corner of Dela-
ware and South streets, is one of the greatest of the institutions erected
and conducted under the auspices of the Catholic Church in this city.
It is one of the best equipped and ably conductec^, institutions for heal-
ing in the country.
Tlie Methodist Deaconess Hospital, which is located on Sixteenth
street between Capitol and Senate avenues, is conducted under the
auspices of the Methodists of Indiana.
Indiana Institute for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb was
authorized by act of the legislature of 1844. It is located in the east-
ern part of the city on Washington street. The grounds contain about
105 acres, and is one of the most beautiful spots about the city. The
buildings are large and substantial and -weW fitted for the puiTJOse for
which they were built. There are over 300 pupils in the institute, with
twenty-five teachers in the literary department, four industrial and four
In the training department.
Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane is one of the most suc-
cessfullj- administered institutions of the kind in the country. It was
established by the state in 184", and is located in the western part of
the city on Washington street. The grounds embrace 160 acres, and
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CENTRAL INDIANA HOSPITAL FOR INSANE-WOMEN'S BUILDING.
present a beautiful parklike appearance, adorned with magnificent na-
tive forest trees, shrubbery and Uowers. The immense buildings occupy
a blight eminence near the center of the grounds.
Indiana Institute for the Education of the Blind is situated in the
center of the most beautiful residence section of the city. The build-
ings and ground no\v occupy al)out four acres, although there are four
more acres adjoining to the north that have been converted into a park.
The institution was founded iu 1S47 by an act of the legislature, and
thc^ permanent buildings were completed in ('853. The principal build-
ing is five stories in height, with two four-story wings.
Asylum for Incurable Insane — In Jlay, 1000, a new asylum for the
incurable insane was completed at Julietta which has accommodations
for 150 inmates. The building is fireproof, two stories high and modern
in every respect. It is equipped with a steam heating, water and light-
ing plant, and cost in construction 8106,000. The farm which th'e insti-
tution occupies contains 148 acres and cost $8,857.
City Dispensary is under the control of a superintendent, who is
appointed l\v the board of public health and charities, and is assisted
by five internes. These internes are selected trom the regular medical
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CITY HOSPITAL.
colleges by a board of examiners. The dispensary maintains an am-
bulance service and responds to emergency calls.
Bobbs' Free Dispensary, in couuectiou with the Medical College
of Indiana, is located on the northwest corner of Senate avenue and
Marljet street.
Dr. W. B. Fletcher's Sanatorium was established in 1888 by Dr.
W. B. Fletcher for the treatment of nervous and mental disease. This
place was named Neurouhurst by the doctor, and is now located at the
corner of East JIarket street and Highland avenue, on high ground,
eight squares east of the soldiers' and sailors' monument. Here four
years ago he erected a new building with accommodations for fifty pa-
tients, which is as completely equipped with all appliances known to
medical and surgical science as any similar institution in the United
States. The percentage of euros from this sanatorium lias been notably
greater than that of any other similar institution in the country. Each
patient is furnished with a separate room and a special nurse, with
meals served to order in the room. The fee is from $100 to $200 per
month.
Dr. Fletcher associated with bini in establishing the Sanatorium
Dr, Mary A. Spink, who has for the past twenty years worked side by
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side with him in the labor of ameliorating the suffering of the sick
and nervous patients brought to the Sanatorium for treatment and
who will now have complete charge of the medical management of
th'i institution, which during late years has been incorporated under
the laws of the State of Indiana, and will be continued as a memorial
of the labors of Dr. W. B. Fletcher in this line of professional work.
It was Dr. Fletcher's will that the sanatorium should be continued;
he so well recognized the necessity for such work as supplementing that
accomplished by general hospitals and State Institutions. August 18th
of each year will be celebrated as Founder's Day in the Institution.
Dr. Fletcher was born in Indianapolis, August 18, 1837. His father,
Calvin Fletcher, was one of the earliest settlers, locating here in 1821,
before the settlement had become diguifled by a place on the map. He
was a lawyer, and at once became prominent not only in his profession,
but foremost also in the work to advance civilizing influences, notably
in establishing a public school system and the introduction of the law
establishing township libraries in every township in Indiana. Dr.
Fletcher's school career began in a little log school house that was
located at the spot now marked by the intersection of South and New
Jersey streets; afterwards in the old seminary then located in the
University park. In 1S55 he studied, under Agassiz and Tenny, botany,
zoologj- and other natural sciences and the study of medicine in the
College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York from 1850-9, gradu-
ating in 1S59. He returned to Indianapolis and remained until 1861,
when he was first among those to respond to the call for troops. His
company was the Sixth Indiana, and he was detailed for duty on the
staff of General T. A. Morris, and later transferred to the staff of
General J. J. Reynolds. His war experience was of a brief but thrilling
order, and before his first year's service he was captured, brought in
irons beloro General Robert E. Lee, ooiifined in prison, made two at-
tempts to escape, was wounded in October, 1861, was tried, court-
martialed, condemned to death and ordered to execution. He was for-
tunately reprieved by order of General Lee pending an investigation,
and by a providential occurrence and through the blunder of the notori-
ous Captain Wirtz, his identity was lost to the confederates as a special
prisoner. He was paroled and placed in charge of the gangrene hos-
pital in Richmond, and in March, 1862, was paroled from the service,
but during the entire war gave his best service to the sanitary com-
mission, the state or the general government. In 1866-7 Dr. Fletcher
visited Europe and studied in the hospitals of London, Paris, Glasgow
and Dublin. For many years he has been professor of various depart-
ments of the Indiana Medical College ; later of the Central College of
Physicians and Surgeons, and emeritus professor of nervous diseases
in the Medical College of Indiana. He was a member of the American
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"NEURONHURST, " DR. FLETCHER'S SANATORIUM.
Medical Association, of tlie State Medical Society, the New York Medico-
Legal Society and of the State Microscopical Society, of which he was
the first president. He established the city dispensary in 1870, and was
for many years consulting physician of the city and St. Vincent hospitals.
In 1S82 he was elected state senator from this county, and in 1883 was
made supenuttudent of the Indiana Hospital for the Insane. During
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his administration tlie iustitution wituessed great progress, the most
notable innovation being the abolishment of restraint as a means of
treating insanity, lie \\as the first superintendent to appoint a woman
physician to have charge of the female patients. He was a liberal con-
tributor to the literature on the treatment of the insane and other
branches of medical science.
Dr. Fletcher died in Florida April 25, 1907, after an illness ex-
tending through several months, resulting from a stroke of apoplexy
December, 1905.
This institution is essentially for the treatment of the sick and
the nervous, especially for those on the borderland of mental disease,
whose peculiarities or eccentricities render them less susceptible to
successful treatment at home, or by the family physician, and those
cases of paralysis whose helplessness militates against proper care out-
side a hospital.
The strictest privacy is observed, and the building is so con-
structed that there is no objectionable commingling of the various
classes of patients undergoing treatment. Every effort is made by the
management to give to each individual case the systematic daily care
and attention best suited to the requirements of temperament and con-
stitution, without losing sight of the necessities of restorative treat-
ment.
The Sanatorium has a most complete hydrotherapeutic installa-
tion where the remedial effects of various forms of baths are daily
used. The methods of these treatments vary from the simplest tubbing
or shower to a full Turkish bath with needle spray and plunge in the
swimming pool, or the continuous bath so much used in Eastern Hos-
pitals. The electrical equipment is complete and up to date, including
every recognized form of electrical appliance and the use of photo-
therapy, high frequency, and the restorative light baths of known
value.
Systematic exercise is not overlooked, as it witnessed by the com-
I>letely furnished gymnasium in the building, where patients are given
individual work by an experienced teacher under the daily supervi-
sion of the physician in charge. The grounds of the institution are
large and laid out with a view to afford pleasurable outdoor exercise
at all times. The \erandas are spacious, affording outdoor exercise
rooms in day time and, by ingenious adaptation, sleeping accommoda-
tions at night for nervous patients of tubercular tendency.
A Training School for Nurses is maintained in connection with the
Sanatorium in which thirty young men and women are given instruc-
tion in the scientific care of nervous invalids and in general nursing,
as well as in giving manual massage. The diplomas given the nurses
at the end of their three years of training are recognized by the State
Board for Registration of Nurses, and a state license issued.
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"Norways," Dr. Albert E. Sterne's Sanatorium for Nervous
Diseases— This institution is most delightfully situated in the eastern
portion of the city. Before it lies Woodruff parls, with its beautiful j
drives and homes, its flowers, fountains and trees, making the view
from the sanatorium particularly pleasant. West of it is Techuical In-
stitute park — the most beautiful and natural forest of trees in Indian-
apolis. This large tract of forest protects "Norways" from the warm
summer winds and dust and odor of the city, so that the atmosphere
about the institution is especially free from taint during the warm
summer months. To the north and behind "Norways" lies the Pogue
run parkway, and further east Brookside park, each within a few
moments' walk of the institution. At the same time the location of the
buildings constituting "Norways" is the most salubrious in the city, for
it is not alone surrounded by natural city parks, but stands upon the
highest level, within the city limits. However, "Norways" does not
necessarily feel the need of open or shaded ground aside from its own.
Its domain comprises two acres of most beautiful lawn and grove.
Even during the winter there remains the refreshing green of pines
and hedge about the place. In summer, however, it is at its best as the
foliage of trees and shrubs, the color and scent of many flowers, ajid the
numerous comfortable outdoor nooks make it particularly inviting.
While "Norways" has intrinsic beauty in its outer surroundings, its chief
charm lies in the luxurious interior arrangements. There is no aspect
here of the austere hospital, none whatever, save in those portions
where medical or surgical work is performed. Everything is fitted out
with a view to the comfort and pleasure of patients, without sacrific-
ing in the least degree its aim for their thorough scientific treatment.
The institution is composed of several buildings, some of which are
isolated and detached, so that complete control and, where desirable,
complete separation of various classes of patients can be maintained.
This is an important feature of the institution regime. At no time
are undesirable patients allowed to mingle with those upon whom the
slightest deleterious influence might be exerted through contact, nor
are patients allowed to speak of their troubles or symptoms to each
other— a habit very commonly found and difficult to curb. The rules
and regulations governing the sanatorium are as rigidly enforced as
possible; yet, as these are in no sense severe, no great difficulty is en-
countered in their enactment. At the same time "Norways" is distinct-
ly an institution where the patients are most thoroughly treated, and
while every reasonable effort is made to furnish quiet amusements to
its clientele, it must not be sought by persons, sick or well, bent upon
having a good time. It is a place wholly and solely for the care and
treatment of those who seek a restoration to health and strength. To
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MENTAL DISEASES.
this end the sauatorium is particularly devoted. Large and commodious"'
treatment-rooms, equipped with the finest apparatus, some of which is
not to be seen elsewhere, are everywhere at hand, and mal^e it easy to
accomplish any desired method of treatment. Trained nurses and at-'
tendants min-
ister to the
care and wants
of all patients.
The patients'
bedrooms are
large and airy,
well ventilated
and steam
heated. Elec-
tric light only
is used. Every-
thing necessary
to the comfort
and care of
those used to
luxury is pro-
vided. Especial attention is accorded to the cuisine. While "Nor-
ways" is primarily a sanatorium for the ti-eatment of nervous diseases,
both medical and surgical, there are usually so many complicating
features about such cases that, of necessity, almost every variety of
affection Is encountered and ti'eated at the same time. All forms of
constitutional maladies are accepted at the institution, notably those
prone to be benefited or cured by the use of electricity, massage, baths,
diet, rest and proper care, such as rheumatism, diabetes, stomach
and kidney ti-oubles, all forms of paralysis and drug addictions. Dur-
ing recent years the sanatorium has developed an entirely new
method of treatment, namely, that of the actinic or ultra-violet rays
of light. It is claimed for this method that it surpasses any other
in its effect upon constitutional diseases. This is especially true as
regards the first stages of consumption or any other form of tuber-
culosis. In the treatment of malignant growths, like cancer, the X-rays
are employed by experts only. Attention is directed to the new build-
ing for the care and isolation of selected cases, a model of its kind and
entirely separated from the rest of the institution. "Norways" was
established a few years ago by Dr. Albert E. Sterne, and each year has
added to its success and consetiuent enlargement so that at present it
is almost quadruple the original size. Dr. Sterne is a graduate of Har-
vard University and of the TTniversity of Berlin, devoting six and one-
hall years to the study of medicine in Europe. At pre.sent he is a mem-
102 HYMAJi'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
ber of many medical and scientific societies, notably of the American
Medical Association and the American Association for the Advancement
!f' ^°?- ^^ '^■'** assistant surgeon-general of the National Guard
on the staff of Governor Durbin. Dr. Sterne holds the professorship
of nervous and mental diseases at the Indiana Medical College, the
ci'trhltftuHonf "' °' ''"'''"'" ^'"'^"'■^"^' ^""^ '« consultant to all the
th J/'! Dr Joseph Eastman Hospital, the first to be established in
the Stat, and one of t he most complete institutions in the country for
the treatment of
the diseases of
women and for
general and ab-
dominal surgerj',
was established by
Dr. Joseph East-
man in 1885. The
present model ed-
ifice, located at
•!">1 N. Delaware
Sfreet, was erect-
ed in 1894 at a
cost of nearly
?r)0,000.00 and is
entirely devoted
to the uses of the
hospital. It is
wiuipped through-
out with every
modem conven-
ience and all the
necessary appli-
.luces and appar-
itus. The hos-
lital has accom-
modation for the
treatment of thir-
E OR. JOSEPH EASTMAN HOSPITAU ' ''' '"^"^ntS, and iS
one of the finest operating rooms i„ the county- Dr^osep'h EaT
?;;ira^:.s-7;rss.r-riS.=STrr^ i
Medical College School of Medicine of Purdue Un'verX "^"^
BOUCATIONAL. ART. SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, MUSICAL AND KINDRED
INSTITUTIONS, LIBRARIES, ETC.
The streets and highways of Indianapolis had hardly been staked
off by the surveyor, when the few people who had gathered here at this
embryo capital of the state began to look around and malie some
arrangements for the education of the children. At that time there
was no provision for public, or free schools, and the only means for
education were by private or "subscription" schools. The first building
de\oted to education in the city was erected at the intersection of
Kentucky avenue and Washington and Illinois streets. From th.it lit-
tle beginning has developed the great school system of Indianapolis
which has made the Indiana capital take high rank in educational mat-
ters among the cities of the country. The magnificently endowed
school fund of the state of Indiana, and the open-handed liberality of
the people of Indianapolis, have united in building up the present great
free school system. Just when Indianapolis first began to feel the
impetus of the legislation in favor of free schools it received a severe
setback by an adverse decision of the supreme court. It was just
emerging from the first crude efforts to establish free schools, and was
getting on a higher plane when this decision came. Graded schools
were being established In different parts of the city, and the "old semi-
nary," wherein many of the youth in the early days of the city had
been prepared for college, had been changed into a high school under
the jurisdiction of the city. Hope was bright, and the young city
was buoyant with expectations of the future of the new school system,
when the courts decided that the taxation provided for by the legis-
lature was illegal, and the schools were compelled to depend for their
maintenance on what was received from the general school fund. In
consequence of this decision the schools languished for some years, but
after awhile a brighter day dawned, and once again the people were
permitted to tax luemselves to maintain schools for the general educa-
tion of their children. From that day the progress lias been steady
and rapid. The city has been fortunate in its selection of those chosen
to have general management and control of this great interest. One
idea has been steadily before them, and that was to bring the schools
up to the highest grade possible while at the same time furnisliing
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MANUAL TRAINING HIGH SCHOOL.
ample provision to aceommodate all the children. Under the law all
persons between the ages of six and twentj-one years are entitled to
was Ig'Tt 'tT I" 7''^'' ''^"^ attendance during the year 1906-7
was 2b. .37. The school year opens in September and closes in June.
The schools are under the management of a board of five school com-
TrZT"; "; ° "' '''"''^ "' ''"' P^°^''*^- '^^'^ ^--tem embracer62
graded schools and two high schools. The direct management of the
SoeciS T "f '"' ^r""'""""' '' ^ superintendent and two assisLts!
Spec a branches, such as Gern,an, drawing, music, penmanship, physi-
cal culture and manual training are under the charge of a supen^isor
tlZrZ T'. '^'^'^^^ '""^ '''''''■'''' - "- elementary a™h
schools. The school system embraces a course of studies extending oyer
of study covers four years and .students graduating are admitted to
the leading universities of the country on their certificates
«n„r. f-''^'' ^^''""'^-The efficiency and number of schools which Indi-
system .s also a matter of pride and importance. Sever.al schools 7f
7ZmLT:T'' ?"^ ""'^"^ •■'^^ '"•"^''^' "^^ -'-"* '-trtlS
to the highest degree of skill and knowledge to which they are capable.
HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
SHORTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL— CALEB MILLS HALL
In the Herron Art Institute painting, sketching, pen-drawing and
modeling are taught by capable artists. This school is maintained and
controlled by an association of liberal citizens. The schools which are
connected with the Catholic churches are popular and attended by
many pupils from distant parts of the country, and there are other
schools of elocution, of stenography, telegraphy, business colleges and
otl'.ers in great number. For literary culture the people of Indianapolis
have the advantage of two large and several small but very valuable
libraries.
The Manual Training High School, occupying the block bounded
by South Meridian, Garden, Merrill streets and Madison avenue, is
one of the largest and most thoroughly equipped institutions of its kind
in this country. The history of manual training in Indianapolis schools
began with the year 1889, when a course in wood-working and me-
chanical drawing was opened at High School No. 1. The numerous
applications for admission to this department soon proved the popu-
larity of a course of this nature in the high school curriculum, and the
school board of 1801 conceived the idea of the establishment of a school
in which special attention should be paid to manual training. The city
council sanctioned the establishment of such an institution, and levied
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ERRON ART INSTITUTE.
a special tax of five cents per hundred dollars for its erection and
maintenance. Consequently ground was purchased in 1S02 and the
building begun, costing §165,000, in Mnrch, 1894. The school was
opened February IS, 1S95. The curriculum of the school includes a
regular high school course and a course in mechanic and domestic arts.
The latter consists of wood-working, forging, foundry work, pattern
making, machine shop practice and mechanical drawing, for the boys;
cooking, sewing, hygiene and home nursing, for the girls. Further,
courses in stenography, typewriting and bookkeeping.
The State Library was started soon after Indiana became a state,
but for several years it met with but little encouragement from the
legislature, and through carelessness and neglect many of its most valu-
able books were lost or destroyed. Within the last few years, however,
the legislature has been much more liberal in furnishing means for
the purchase of new books and caring for the library. The library oc-
cupies several elegantly appointed rooms in the State-house, and ample
accommodations are provided for those who desire to consult the works
contained therein. The library contains 45,000 volumes and a large
number of pamphlets.
108 HTMAN'S HANDBOOK OP INDIANAPOLIS.
Public Library was established in 1873 under the authority of the
school commissioners. It occupies a handsome stone building erectec
for its use by the city. It has connected with it a reading-room foi
consulting the booliS, and for the use of those who desire to read tht
papers and periodicals kept there for that purpose. The reading-room
is kept open from 9 a. m. until 10 p. m. on each day of the week. Any
citizen is entitled to withdraw books from the library for home reading.
The whole is under the control of the board of school commissioners.
Branch libraries were established the latter part of 1896 in various parts
of the city, each being supplied with .".bout 1,000 volumes, and the news-
paper and magazine and reading-room accommodations. Beside these
there are seven delivery stations where books are delivered to and re-
ceived from the patrons of the library. There are 107,500 volumes
and pamphlets in the library. Additions are made monthly by the pur-
chase of new books.
Agricultural Library of the state board of agriculture, located in I
the State-house, contains about 1,200 volumes.
Marion County Library, located in the court-house, was established
in 1844, and contains about 5,200 volumes. It is open on Saturdays.
State Law Library, which was separated from the state library in
1867, contains 40,000 volumes. It is located in the state-house.
Indianapolis Bar Association Library, in the Marion county court-
house, contains over 8.000 volumes and was established in ISSO.
Horticultural Library, of the State Horticultural Society, in the
State-house, contains over 500 volumes.
Other Libraries are Bona Thompson Library, Butler University, at
Irvington ; the St. Aloysius, St. Cecilia, Y. M. C. A., Law School library
and excellent special libraries in the different medical colleges.
Butler College — This institution was incorporated by special act
of the legislatme in .January, 1850. Its charter was obtained under the
auspices of the Christian Churches of Indiana, and its name was then
"Northwestern Christian University." In 1877, on account of the large
gifts of land and money from Ovid Butler, the institution was renamed
in his honor ; but the charter was otherwise unchanged, and the spirit
and scope of the work carried on remained the same. The first location
of the college was at College Avenue and Fourteenth Street, but it was
changed to the present campus in Irvington — then outside of the city —
in 1873.
The college began its work with a subscription of $75,000 to its
funds. This amount was increased from time to time by gifts, and
still more largely augmented by the sale of the old campus when the
removal was made to the present site. Until the present year the
income-bearing endowment had for a long time remained stationary
at about .?200,000 ; but in March, 1907, a movement for the increase of
BUTLEF) COLLEGE BUILDINGS.
110 HYMAN'ii UA\VBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
the resources of the institution culminated in the addition of $250,000
to the productive eudowmeut Not all of this additional fund is avail-
able for the current year, but steps have already been taken to expand
the work of the college, and by 1908 the new plans will begin to bear
fruit in the enlarged usefulness of the institution. The physical equip-
ment of the college represents an investment of about $300,000 in addi-
tion to the amounts named above. The campus and adjoining property
comprise about twenty -five acres, the campus proper being beautifully-
wooded. There are five substantial buildings, besides the astronomical
observatory. The most noteworthy of these is the Bona Thompson
Memorial Library building — probably the most beautiful and complete
library building in the state. 1
The college has always been associated with the Christian Church, I
but there is no organic control by the denomination, and its spirit I
is wholly unsectarian. It is bound by its charter "to teach and in- I
culcate the Christian faith and Christian morality as taught in the
sacred scriptures," but is under no other religious or sectarian limita-
tioUk The institutions has maintained from the beginning a liberal
attitude toward all classes of students that have come to it. It is
said to ha^■e been the first college in the world to open its doors to
women on exactly equal terms with those offered to men. In educa-
tional policy the college has adhered to the theory that it is the func-
tion of a college to give a liberal education in the arts and sciences. It
has resisted the tendency toward excessive specialization, and con-
tinues to stand for general culture. It has nevertheless kept pace with
the educational progress of the country, advancing its requirements for
a degree and adding new departments, as these steps were required by
the educational movements of the age. The requirements for admission
and gi-aduation are now equal to those of the largest universities of the
country, and the degree of Butler College is recognized as equivalent
to the corresponding degree of any other educational institution. For
a number of years the college has been affiliated with the University
of Chicago on terms which guarantee that its undergraduate course
is on a par with that of the university ; and although the college has
announced that it will cease to maintain this relation to the University
of Chicago after 1910, this does not mean that its educational standards
will be lowered.
Butler College is peculiarly an Indianapolis institution, and the
liberal contributions of the business men of the city to its new endow-
ment fund have identilied it still more closely with the community. A
very large proportion of its students are drawn from the city, and it is
the purpose of the authorities to endeavor to increase the number.
While there are special reasons why many youug people should go away
for their college education, there are many advantages to be derived
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BONA THOMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY-BUTLER COLLEGE.
from college work under home Influences, and a very large proportion
of the graduates of the city high schools will never obtain a college
education at all unless it is brought to their doors. The widening of
the sphere of influence of Indianapolis, through the development of
steam, and especially electric, railways has brought the educational
advantages of the city within reach of a still greater number of young
people who would otherwise be debarred from college advantages. On
the other hand, the college has been recognized as an essential part of
the life of the city because of the large number of eminent citizens who
were first brought to Indianapolis by its educational advantages.
A comparison of the metropolitan and the country college would
show certain peculiar advantages for each class, but the bal<'^nce is tend-
ing more and more toward the former. The opportunities to hear the
best lectures, sermons and concerts, to see the best collections of artistic
productions, and to study the life and institutions of a city are added
to the disciplines of class-room and laboratory. Butler College like-
wise boasts of pre-eminence among the colleges of the state in library
facilities, since the public library of 100,000 volumes is available at the
college library building, in addition to the well-selected working library
of the college, while the reference libraries in the State Capitol are also
accessible to the students.
The college maintains a faculty of trained specialists in their re-
spective departments, who have enjoyed the advantages of the best
112 HYAIAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
universities of America aud Europe. The faculty is to be enlarged in
the near future to provide for ne^v departments. The authorities are
also about to select a new president to succeed Dr. Scot Butler, who
retired July 1. 1907. In the interim the executive responsibility has
been placed upon Dean T. C. Howe.
The Indiana Law School (Department of Law of the University
of Indianapolis) — The Indiana Law School was organized for the pur-
pose of giving to the law students of the middle west an opportunity
to acquire a more thorough and systematic knowledge of the law than
has heretofore been afforded them by any institution within easy reach
of their homes, and especially to give to those young men who contem-
plate the practice of law in Indiana the same facilities and advantages
which are to be found in the oldest schools of law. The school, now
entering upon its fourteenth year, has already taken high rank among
the professional schools of the country and the results, both in number
of students and in reputation, have justified the opinion of the founders
that Indianapolis iiossesses exceptional advantages for such an insti-
tution. Being the capital city of the state, where the supreme and
appellate courts, the federal courts and the local courts, both civil and
criminal, are in session practically throughout the year, the students
have unusual opportunity for witnessing court procedure in all its
various forms, and the sessions of the legislature enable them to see
how the business of law-making is transacted. With the rapid growth
of the state in wealth and population, the law of Indiana, while in its
general and elementary features is like that of the other states of the
union, has developed a jurisprudence of its own. A thorough and prac-
tical knowledge of this law can not be acquired at law schools located
in other states, nor does any other school in Indiana offer the same
advantages as the Indiana Law School. The course of study covers a
period of two years of thirty weeks each, and the two classes have
separate and distinct instruction throughout the course. The elementary
.subjects and those which are fundamental are placed in the junior
jear, and the entire arrangement of the course is a systematic develop-
ment of legal jurisprudence. The school maintains a most perfect sys-
tem of moot courts, four in number, and tliese are held weekly, and
are under the supervision of inembers of the faculty, who act as judges.
For practice in these courts, statements of fact are furnished, and stu-
dents are appointed as counsel to represent the interests involved,
rieadiugs are prepared, to which motions, demurrers or answers are ad-
dressed by opposing counsel, and trial is had before the judge or judge
and jury. The dean of the Indiana Law School is James A. Rohbach,
A. M., LL. B., and the otlier members of the faculty are : Hon. Addison
C. Harris, LL, D. ; Hon. John T. Dye, A. M. ; Henry M. Dowling, A. B.,
LL. B.; Louis B. Ewbank, LL. B. : Jamas M. Ogdeu, Ph. B., LL. B.;
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Charles W. Moores, A. M., LL. B. ; Merle N. A. Walker, A. B., LL. B. ;
William F. Elliott, A. B., LL. B.; Albert Rabb, A. B., LL. B.; Noble
C. Butler, LL. D.; Francis M. Springer, LL. M., and James M. Berry-
hill, B. S., LL. B., all of whom are actively engaged in the practice of
law and are experienced instructors and lecturers. The oflSces of the
school are located at 1117-1118 Law Building.
Indiana Dental College was organized in 1878 by the members of
the Indiana State Dental Association. The college occupied rooms in
the Thorpe
Block, on East
Market street,
until 1881.
From 1881 to
1894 it was lo-
cated in the
Aetna block,
on North
Pennsylvan i a
street. During
the summer of
'94 the present
building of the
college was
erected on the
comer of Ohio
and Dela-
ware streets.
The growth
of the college
has been
steady and constant. During the session of 1901-1902 there were
217 students enrolled. These came principally from the central,
western and southern states. The increase in facilities for teaching
has kept pace with this growth. The building at present occupied by
the college was built for dental educational purposes. The arrange-
ment of the floor space is designed to attain the very best results. Each
department is amply large to accommodate a school of 250 students.
The laboratories, lecture rooms and infirmary are completely equipped
and appointed. Improvements in the equipment and facilities for teach-
ing are constantly being made. The faculty of the college is composed
of fourteen members. The course is strictly a graded one ; no two classes
receive the same lectures. The practical work is required and a high
standard is insisted upon. Careful attention to details in every depart-
DENTAL COLLEGE.
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115
ment has placed the college on its present high plane. Its uniform in-
crease in popularity and strength attests its value as an educational in-
stitution. The college course extends over seven and one-half months,
from the first week in October to the middle of May. The officers are
John N. Hurty, M. D., Ph. D., president ; George E. Hunt, M. D., D. D. S.,
dean and secretary.
Indiana University School of Medicine — By provision of an act
of the Legislature, Indiana University was expressly authorized to teach
medicine. Acting upon this provision, for many years strong science
courses were given which led up to the course in medicine. About
1890 a full biologic course was established which was equivalent to
the cours.e given in the freshman year of the best medical colleges of
the time, ^ith the exception of dissection in human anatomy. In 1903
a full two years' course, including every subject taught in the freshman
and sophomore years of the standard medical college, was established.
This school was placed upon a high basis, and was equipped and con-
ducted upon a plane that secured its students recognition by all first-
class schools of the country. From the first it was the intention of
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a '_ M;.' t ■ m
m
INPIANA UNIVERPITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
116 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
the University to establisii, as soon as its funds would permit, tlie last
two or clinical years of the full medical course at Indianapolis, where
clinical facilities would be adequate for modern medical teaching. In
1906 the building formerly occupied by the Central College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons was secured and the clinical department of the
medical school was established.
Throughout the several years from the beginning of the science
course leading to medicine until the establishment of the full four years'
course by the University, every step that was taken by the authorities
was taken after an investigation of the progress of modern medical
education, and the needs of the modern medical school. When, there-
fore, the two clinical years were established in Indianapolis a clinical
hospital — the State College Hospital — was provided in order to give the
student attending the Indiana University School of Medicine an as-
sured amount of clinical instruction at close range. The Indiana Uni-
versity School of Medicine was established and has been conducted
upon plans approved by the highest authorities in medical education.
This school, therefore, received an early official recognition from the
Indiana State Board of Medical Registration and Examination, the
Association of American Medical Colleges, and the Council on Educa-
tion of the American Medical Association. It will be the foremost aim
of the Trustees of Indiana University to provide the Student of Medi-
cine the best opportunities to secure the most thorough medical train-
ing. To this end the first two, or purely laboratory years, of the course
will be given, as heretofore, in the extensive laboratories at the Uni-
versity, under the guidance of thoroughly trained and paid instructors,
whereas the last two years of the course will be given in the clinical
center at Indianapolis, in connection with the State College Hospital,
with a faculty each member of which is a thoroughly trained specialist
in his respective department.
Indiana University School of Medicine, Clinical Department, 212,
214 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis — This splendid structure was
completed in 1902 after plans embodying the latest ideas in medical
college construction. The building is of brick, steel and stone, contains
24,000 square feet of floor space, and is steam heated and electric
lighted throughout. On the third and fourth floors is the State College
Hospital of seventy beds. This hospital is thoroughly modern in every
\\ay and the equal to any other in the state. A high-class training
school for nurses is maintained. The first, or basement floor, is used
for the ont-patient department of the medical school, and an average
of 1,000 patients are treated each month. On the second floor are located
the offices, laboratories and lecture rooms. The oSicers are: AUison
ir-xwell, M. D„ dean; John F. Barniiill, M. D., secretary.
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ENTRANCE TO WINONA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE GROUNDS.
The Winona Technical Institute — This school was iucorporated
April. 1904. Previous to this time the press of Indianapolis had unani-
mously endorsed and favored the purchase of the United States Arsenal
site for the establishment of a Technical Institute. At a conference of
joint committees, representing the Press, Commercial Club, Board of
Trade, University of Indianapolis, Woodruff Place, Winona Assembly
and citizens of Indianapolis, a resolution was unanimously adopted
commending the plan of the Winona Agricultural Institute to raise by
subscription a fund with which to purchase the Arsenal grounds for
the use of a national technical institute. The board appointed for the
above purpose made a thorough investigation of the trade schools of the
country and decided to proceed slowly and carefull.v in the work of
establishing an educational institution which should avoid duplicating,
as far as possible, the work of either church or state. In pursuance of
this plan The Winona Technical Institute was informally opened in
September, 1904, with departments of Pharmacy and Chemistry, Elec-
trical Wiring and, a little later, Lithography and House and Sign
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GRAPHIC ARTS BUILDING, WINONA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE.
I'aiiitiug. Since that time the following departments have been added:
Printing, Library School, Carpentry, Tile and Mantel Setting, Foundry,
Machinery and Engineering. These departments have been installed in
the large and substantial buildings erected by the Government and re-
modeled by tJie Institute for its uses.
The property of United States Arsenal has proved to be admirably
fitted to the needs of a trade .school. Its seventy-six and a quarter
acres, partly covered by a magnificent growth of forest trees and partly
under cultivation, comprises an unsurpassed location, situated about a
mile from the business center and in the geographical center of the
city. It is somewhat removed from the distractions inseparable from
the busy streets of a large city and yet is easy of access. The sur-
roundings are wholesome and healthful and the natural beauties of
the place inspiring to those who work among them.
The officers of the Institute are: President, S. C. Dickey, D. D.,
Indianapolis ; Hon. Hugh H. Hanna, Indianapolis, President of Board
of Directors; H. J. Heinz, Pittsburg; Alexander McDonald, Cincinnati;
J. M. Studebaker, South Bend, Indiana ; W. J. Richards, Indianapolis ;
G. W. Brown, IndianaiJolis, and W. C. Smith, Indianapolis.
For information regarding this Institute, address S. C. Dickey,
President, or W. C. Smith, General Director, 1500 East Michigan Street,
Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Winona Assembly, located at Winona Lake, Indiana, offers
summer courses each year during the season. The Assembly also con-
trols the following schools located at Winona Lake: Agricultural lu-
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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY, WINONA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE.
stitute, Academy for Boys, Winona Park School for Young Women and
Conservatory of Music. Information relative to any of these schools
may be obtained through the Information Bureau at Winona Lake.
John Herron Art Institute, located at Pennsylvania and Sixteenth
streets, is conducted by the Art Association of Indianapolis, a society
organized May 7, 1883, and incorporated October 11, 1883. In May,
18S)5, the Art Association became the residuary legatee under the will of
John Herron, who left a bequest of $250,000.00 with the stipulation that
an Art Museum should be built and an Art School conducted which
should bear his name. The institution is open every day in the year for
visitors. The admission fee is 25 cents on week days and 10 cents on
Sunday afternoons and holidays. The John Herron Art School con-
nected with the Art Institute ranks with the best art schools of the
country and it has a constantly growing enrollment. Since the estab-
lishment of the institute the association has received several substan-
tial gifts of money and pictures.
The Indianapolis College of Law is a high-grade institution, giving
a complete legal education. The faculty is composed of men known for
their professional ability, and who have shown that they have the same
keen insight in the art of teaching and the same skill and talent
120 HYMATS HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
for imparting knowledge that are essential to tlie qualifications of a
teacher of literary or scientific subjects. The courses of study are com-
plete, and embrace everything necessary to a thorough knowledge of
the law. The regular two years' course leads to the degree of LL. B.
Advanced work is given leading to degrees of LL. M. and D. C. L. The
college, in order to meet the demands of the different classes of students,
in addition to the regular day sessions, has evening sessions, so that one
can complete the full courses at night with three years' study while
continuing his regular occupation. The college is alive to the interest
of the bar, and has always taken advanced grounds toward the elevation
of the profession. It teaches more law in two years, and does it thor-
oughly, than any other school in the state. Its students have access to
more than 6,000 volumes, belonging to the JIarion Count}- Bar Associa-
tion, and the supreme court library, the largest court library in the
west. The tinited States circuit and district courts, the state supreme,
appellate, county superior and circuit courts, as well as the local munic-
ipal courts, are located here and furnish a constant series of new and
important cases involving the greatest variety of questions of law. By
mere observation of the workings of these courts the student can get
a clearer, better and jnore comprehensive education in pleadings, prac-
tice and system of court procedure than in any law school in the coun-
try. The College is located in the building at 28-40 N. Pennsylvania
street. The officers are: President, Hon. John W. Kern, of the Indi-
anapolis Bar ; Emeritus Dean, Hon. Ulric Z. Wiley, ex-Judge of Appel-
late Court of Indiana ; Dean, Theop. J. Moll, of the Indianapolis Bar ;
Secretary, Euunett J. Heeb, the widely-known educator.
The Indianapolis Business University (incorporated), comprising
the Bryant & Stratton and the Indianapolis Business College, was
founded in 1850. It is recognized as one of the foremost educational
institutions in the land. In this day thorough preparation is the de-
mand, and it is upou this high plane that the Indianapolis Business
University mahitains its commanding position as the leader in business
education. It is far in advance of business colleges and commercial
departments. It stands on a higher plane; it is built on a broader and
firmer fouudalion. The absolute thoroughness and efficiency of its
courses of study and instruction and the marked success of its students
have made it known and recognized as the university in this sphere of
education. Its patronage is national. This university qualifies its stu-
dents to become bookkeepers, accountants, telegraphers, stenographers,
secretaries, managers, bank and correspondence clerks, credit men,
draftsmen, illustrators and newspaper artists. They take positions so
thoroughly qualified in the essentials of a business education, so dis-
ciplined in business habits, and so deserving of advancement that they
rise to positions of trust and proprietorship, and finally reach the high-
122 HYMAV'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
est attainments in life. To accomplish this end, the most admirably
arranged courses of study are provided, which present what is most use-
ful for thorougliness and etiicieucy in qualifying students in the best
way, in the siiortest time, and at the least expense, for success in the
actual duties of life. The university places at the head of its depart-
ments of study instructors who are experts in their specialties, who are
conscientious and earnest in the discharge of their duty, and who have
been connected with the Institution many years, consequently make the
advancement of the students their chief aim. The entire organization
and work of the institution since 1885 has been under the immediate
personal supervision of the president, E. J. Heeb, who is ably as-
sisted by a large executive force and faculty of experienced educators.
The location is 28 to 40 North Pennsylvania street, When Building.
The National Correspondence Schools is an educational institu-
tion incorporated under the laws of Indiana. Its integrity and reliability
to do just as it represents and its equipment to carry on correspondence
instruction has placed it in the front ranks as an educational institu-
tion. It is a school of recognized merit and its methods have met with
the highest endorsement. Its unparalleled success in correspondence
instruction is due to its improved methods and the thoroughness of its
courses of study. It gives complete courses of instruction by corre-
spondence in professional law, illustrating, pharmacy, cartooning, draw-
ing, all commercial branches and many other subjects.. These features
are due to the fact that the school is backed by a resident educational
institution, and each student receives personal direction and supervi-
sion from a trained corps of instructors. The courses of study are
identically the same as those in high-grade resident colleges, and are
of inestimable value to the thousands of men and women who desire
to secure an education while continuing their regular occupation. It
enjoys a world-wide patronage and thousands of students testify to
the merits of its methods and courses of instruction. Mr. E. J. Heeb,
the founder, has been identified with correspondence instruction the
past twenty years. The offices are 28-40 North Pennsylvania street.
Other Medical Colleges are the Physio-Medical College of Indiana,
the Medical College of Indiana, School of Medicine Purdue University,
and the Eclectic Medical College.
The Indiana Central University, located on Shelby street south of
the city limits, was dedicated in 1905 and is under the auspices of the
United Brethren Church of the State of Indiana. This handsome Col-
lege Building was built by Wm. L. Elder upon his University Heights
Addition, and is bound to be one of the leading educational institutions
of Indiana on account of its location at Indianapolis.
The Normal College of the North American Gymnastic Union is
an institution established for the purpose of educating teachers of
MEN'S CLASS, NORMAL COLLEGE N. A. GYMNASTIC UNION.
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THE INDIANA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY.
physical training for schools maintained by gymnastic societies, for
public schools, and tor higher educational institutions. The College is
empowered by law to confer academic titles and degrees on students
that complete certain prescribed courses.
The Normal College is associated with, and controlled by, the North
American Gymnastic Union, which was organized in 1850 for the pur-
pose of bringing up men and women, strong in body, mind and morals,
and for the promotion and dissemination of progressive and liberal ideas.
It is not a money-making institution, as the tuition fees cover but a
fraction of its expenses. The additional income required for the de-
frayal of expenses is derived from appropriations made by the North
American Gymnastic Union, and from assessments that are levied on a
guaranty fund created by subscriptions. The college is located in the
east wing of the German House. The directors are: Carl J. Kroh,
President of the Normal College, and Dean of the Department of Theory
and Practice of Physical Training ; Robert Fischer, M. D., Supervisor of
Physical Training, Indianapolis Public Schools, Dean of the Depait-
ment of Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene ; Robert Nix, S. B.. Dean of
the Department of Letters and General Science ; Herman Lieber, Chair-
126 Hl'MANS HANDBOOK OF INDlAyAPOUS.
man of Board of Trustees; Theodore Stempfel, Treasurer; Franklin
Vonnegut, Vice-CIiairman ; Gustav Westing, Secretary; William A.
Stecher, Supervisor of Physical Training, Philadelphia Public Schools;
Henry Suder, Supervisor of Physical Training, Chicago Public Schools;
Henry Hartung, M. D., Chicago ; George Wittich, Supervisor of Physical
Training, Milwaukee Public Schools.
Free Kindergarten and Domestic Training Schools — There are
twenty -five schools of this character in the city at present under the
supervision of a board of directors of the Free Kindergarten Associa-
tion. Until the present year the work of free kindergartens in Indian-
apolis has been maintained almost entirely By private subscriptions
and by various means devised by the ladies of the society, the only
public aid coming from the Marion county commissioners, who have
for some years contributed a small sum toward their support. The In-
diana legislature of 1901 passed a law permitting cities of six thousand
inhabitants or more to levy a tax for the maintenance of kindergartens
where there is an incorporated body that is prepared to conduct these
schools. The Teachers' College for the training of Kindergarten teachers
is located at Alabama and Twenty -third streets.
The Sarah A. Davis=Deterding Memorial Training School is lo-
cated in Irvington and is conducted under the auspices of the Christian
Woman's Board of Missions for the purpose of training missionaries and
Christian workers. The ground was broken for the erection of the
building August 29, 1907. The offices of the Christian Woman's Board
of Missions are located in this building.
Life IN THE H005IER Capital
HOTELS, INNS, CAFES. RESTAURANTS, APARTMENT HOUSES, FLATS, CLUBS,
PLACES OF AMUSEMENT.
The hotel is a necessary institution in any place or settlement pre-
senting any kind of urban pretensions, and Indianapolis, among Its
first settlers, included a tavern-lieeper, Hawkins by name, who built a
cabin from the abundant supply of logs which surrounded the site,
and gave notice that he was prepared to furnish good entertainment
for man or beast. His monopoly did not last very long. for. in 1822, a
year after he established business, Thomas Carter erected a larger hos-
telry and furnished entertainment for immigrants, who at that time
were coming in somewhat numerousl.v, and who needed a stopping-
place until they could build cabins of their own. Carter's tavern was
also utilized for meetings, and the first theatrical performance was held
in it. The Bates House, which, until 1901, was recognized as one of
BATES HOUSE, 1854.
the city's chief hostelries, was built In 1852. It served its purpose with
distinction until 1001. when it was torn down to make room for the
Claypool. The excellent hotel facilities of the city are of great import-
ance to its commercial prestige, and also to sustain the position that
has been attained by Indianapolis as a convention city. The central
128 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF IXDIANAPOLIS.
location of Indianapolis, its many urban attractions, its railroad facili-
ties, and, above all, its superior hotel accommodations, have given to
it the favor of manj' organizations, commercial, educational, profes-
sional, religious, scientific, etc., as well as political organizations, which
find in Indianapolis the gi-eatest advantages as a meeting place for
their state and national gatherings. No cit.v is more favored in this
way, an average of -100 or 500 of such meetings being lield in the city
every year. Among all the many factors that conti'ibute to the ijros-
perity of Indianapolis, none is of stronger value thau the superior qual-
ity of the hotel facilities that are presented by the city.
The Claypool, Mhich is located on the old site of the Bates House,
and was completed in 1902, is one of the finest hotels west of New York
City and cost in excess of Sl,250,000. The building was planned and
built under the supervision of Architect Franli JI. Andrews. No hotel
building in the world has so many features or possesses more beauties
in architecture or decoration. The structure is absolutel.y fireproof,
eight stories high with a roof garden. The hotel is under the manage-
ment of the president of the Indiana Hotel Company, Henry W. Law-
rence, one of the best known and most practical hotel men in the
GRAND HOTEL CAFE.
130 HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
The Grand Hotel, at Illinois and Maryland streets, occupies the
most central location possessed by any hotel in the city. It is one of
the leading hotels of Indianapolis and one of the finest in the entire
country, dating its inception back to the early fifties, when it was
known as the Mason House. In 1876 it was entirely remodeled and
assumed its present name of the Grand Hotel. The building is a six-
story and basement structure, 200x200 feet in dimensions, with 250 rooms
elegantly furnished, with steam heat, electric lighting, artificial gas,
etc. There is a large public dining-room, a private dining-room, a club-
room, etc., while the olfice, lobby, reading and writing-rooms are on
the first floor and the bar and billiard-room in the basement. The house
enjoys a very large and high-class patronage, its management and
service are excellent, and the cuisine, under the supervision of a skillful
chef, is widely noted. On Jlay 1, 1906, Mr. W. J^ Holt, one of the
widest and most favorably known hotel men in the country, who had
been identified with the old Bates House for 25 years, became the presi-
dent and manager of the Grand Hotel Company. Under his management
many improvements have been made, notably the handsome cafe, the
finest in the city, which was completed February 9, 1907. The hotel is
conducted on the European and American plans. European plan is $1.50
to $3.00 per day; American plan, $2.50 to $5.00 per day.
English Hotel has an ideal location in Monument Place facing the
great Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. It is as nearly fire-proof as can
be made and is particularly adapted to the convenience of families. A
first-class cafe is conducted in connection with the hotel.
The Denison is one of the hotels of exceptionally high reputation,
located at Ohio and Pennsylvania streets. It is held in high favor by
transients and permanent guests. The hotel is a six-story and base-
ment structure containing 250 rooms, over one-half being en suite with
private baths, and all connected with complete telephone system. There
is an excellent cafe conducted on the first floor.
The Spencer House — Widely famed and noted as one of the leading
hotels in Indianapolis is the Spencer House, on Illinois street, opposite
the Union Depot. It was established forty years ago, and in 1889
Mr. H. W. Lawrence became the proprietor. The building is a four-
story and basement structure, 200x200 feet in dimensions, the office,
lobby and dining-room, bar, etc., being on the first floor, the house con-
taining 150 comfortably furnished and handsomely appointed guest
rooms. The house was rebuilt and enlarged and newly furnished in
1899, and is now equipped with all of the modern conveniences of a
first-class hotel. The house enjoys wide reputation for the superior
quality of the fare and service it provides and is conducted on the
American plan, the rates being $2, $2.50 and $3 per day.
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European
Circle Park Hotel was
built in 1879 by Mrs. Maria
Rbodius, and has always
maintained its position as
one of the best conducted
hotels in the city. Con-
nected with it is the cafe,
which has been under the
management of Jos. Em-
minger from the erection
of the house. It is the
most elegantly furnishe.l
and popular cafe in the
city. Its location opposite
the main entrance to the
Monument makes it espe-
cially desirabl? to those
vi'ho visit the city and who
v.ish to 1)6 assured of gocd
ae<'ommo:lations and gen-
en uis tr. .-itment.
1 are .Tusepli Kiniiiin.L;er and Werner
uts to .$ 1.00 a day and upward on the
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Pop June's Shell Oyster Bay — The name of June in this city i(
synonymous with all things that are good to eat, particularly with sucl
things as the oyster and other foods of the river, lake or sea. It is i
recognized fact that in cities of this size that there is a place whicl
has become famous as being the choice of all who like good cooking
pure and toothsome food as well, which have become national in char
acter, as being resorts that attract the celebrities in all walks of life
who love fine dishes well prepared, and this fame continues to grow
till all men who "know the town" can tell you the place to eat, and
strangers are taken there just to give them a treat, with as much pride
as would be required in showing them some public works of art. Such!
a place is the "Pop June Shell Oyster Bay," at 109 South Illinois street,
whose reputation is a standard for imitation, and which has been one^
of the points of interest since 1872, when it was founded by William
II. June and continued by him until his death in 1901, when his sons,
George W. June, John II. June and Homer H. June, assumed charge,
co)itinuing to keep up the high standard attained. The Junes are
descendants of a long line of public caterers which runs back to 1795,
when the first Jacob June served oysters in his coffee house, then located
at No. 13 Front street, just off the Battery, in the city of New York,
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Hotel Edward— This is the latest addition to the excellent hotel
facilities of Indianapolis, and ranks with the best flre-proof hotels in
the country. The build-
ing is one of the most
attractive in the city,
and the interior i:
ished throughout with
mahogany, contains 150
elegantly appointed
rooms, 100 of which con-
nect with private bath.
A flrst-class cafe is con-
ducted in' connection
with Hotel Edward at
popular prices. The lo-
cation is ideal, being
situated midway be-
tween the Union Rail-
way and Terminal Trac-
tion stations. The rates
are 75e to ?1.00 with
privileges of public bath
free, and $1.50 to $2.00
with private bath. The
hotel is under the man-
agement of J. Edward
Krause, president and manager of the Capitol Hotel Company.
Hotel Morton is cue of the most popular medium-priced hotels in
Indianapolis. Centrally situated on the beautiful and world-famed
Monument place is one of the de-
lightful features that has popu-
larized this hotel. It is one block
from the main shopping district
and all street cars. The hotel offers
rate advantages to travelers and
visitors who need quiet repose at
night after a day of business or
sight seeing. The hotel is neatly
and comfortably furnished and
carefully conducted on the Euro-
pean plan. Rates from 50c to
$2.00 per day. The restaurant,
which is connected with the
hotel, but operated independent-
ly, furnishes .splendid service at
popular prices. „o^^, „o„„^_
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INTERIOR COLUMBIA CLUB.
Columbia Club— It might be matter for astonishment to become
aware of what our inland Hoosier State has done, not only for her
sisters, but for the world at large. For out of this Judea have come
prophets to all people. Statesmen, poets, novelists, and artists song
and story, and men to sit in the highest place of honor, have been sent
out to the world from Indiana; and nowhere in the west is there a
people more athirst for knowledge and beauty than in our flourishing
western capital, Indianapolis. Out of this have gi-own clubs and clubs
for the propagation of all interests-social, artistic, literary and po-
litical. The Columbia Club was dedicated New Year's eve, December
31, 1900, and is an organization which has gi-owu out of these condi-
tions. The features and functions of this club are so unique as to call
attention to it all over the country. In all its acts and influences it
testers the principles of Republicanism, and yet is never dominated by
extreme partisanship. Through the extended influence of the many
strong men who are among its memljers. it is a potent factor in all
public questions of Indiana, and often in the politics of the country
There is probably no club in this country which is more widely known
on account of events which have taken place within its walls affectin"
large national political interests. Its membership is in no sense local
although it has nearly a thousand members in Indianapolis Outside
140 HYMAX'S HANDBOOK OF lyDlAyAPOLIS. i
of Indianapolis its members are chosen by invitation, from every
county, important town and community in tlie state. Men who are
so honored must be Republicans and representative in some distin-
guished manner of the community in which they reside. As a business I
man's club it represents eminently a large portion of the leading men
of affairs in Indiana. It is the foremost social club of Indianapolis
and of the state, and the only social state club in this country. The
club building is situated on Monument Place; it fronts the soldiers' and
sailors' monument. The club's new building is one of the most attrac-
tive and noticeable architectural ornaments of the city. Its architect
was Frank M. Andrews. No comfort is lacking. A principal provision
to this end are the living rooms luxuriously furnished. The exterior is
as fine an example of Italian Renaissance as is to be found in this
country. Its solidity and beautiful proportions appeal to one at the first
glance; a nearer view, revealing the details, shows the work of a mas-
ter hand.
Das Deutsche Haus, one of the finest German club houses in the
country, is the result of a resolution passed by the Socialer Turnvereiu
of Indianapolis in 1S91 to procure more commodious quarters. A bull i-
ing association was founded and incorporated with a capital stock of
$100,000, which was later increased to $160,000. Before the building
operations were begun it became evident that the time was propitious
to build a club house of suflicient proportions to accommodate the
Turnvereiu and other German literary, musical and dramatic societies.
The first oflicial meeting of the stock association was held in January.
1892. Real estate was purchased in the same year, 135x203 feet, at the
corner of New .lersey and Michigan streets. Ground was broken in
the summer of 1803 and the first of the buildings, the eastern ha'f,
was dedicated on Washington's birthday, 1894. The balance of the real
estate, now comprising a fourth of a block, was purchased in 1896. In
1897 the building on the corner was begun and completion of the im-
provements were celebrated by a three-days' festi\ al in June, 1898. In
pursuance of the plan of the builders, Der Deutsche Klub, a social
club, was organized upon completion of the first building. Der Musik-
verein was founded in October, 1897, and in 18119 these two clubs were
merged under the name of Der Deutsche Klub and Musikverein of Indi-
anapolis. The membership of the "Das Deutsche Haus" is about 1,100
from among the best known families in the city. Notable features of
the club are the Sunday-school, a girls' industrial school and kinder-
garten that are maintained by individual effort. A series of choral
and orchestral concerts during the winter, and band concerts in the
garden, weekly, during the summer months are special attractions.
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142 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
The Bismarck is one of the most popular cafes In the city. It is
located at Nos. 23 and 25 East Pearl street, in the heart of the wholesale
and shopping district. The service is excellent, the prices are moderate,
and not only the best edibles that the marliet afCords can be had here,
but also the best-known brands of imported and domestic wines, beer,
liquors and cigars. The Bismarck is famed for its business man's
noonday lunch, and it is visited daily by the most prominent business
and professional men of the city. It is under the management of F. J.
Arens & Son, who give the business their personal attention and who
thoroughly understand how to meet the requirement of the most ex-
acting.
Other Hotels and Cafes — The city has many other hotels and res-
taurants, where lodgings and meals can be obtained at prices to suit
patrons. Among the more notable are the Occidental, the Stubbins, the
Oneida, and the Slierman House, where the service is very good.
The Bertha Ballard — This is one of the most unique and practical
institutions of its kind in the country. It was founded originally in
1890, and known as the Friends' Boarding House for Girls, and was
conducted as such until 1900, \^■heu W. H. Ballard, a prominent busi-
ness man of this city, presented the institution with its present magnifi-
cent building and grounds as a memorial to his daughter. It is con-
ducted for the sole purpose of providing a home for self-supporting
girls, where they can obtain every comfort desired at actual cost.
The Mutual Service Association is an organization that was formed
in 1904 for the mutual benefit of professional and working girls of In-
dianapolis. The organiz.ition maintains a beautiful home in a large
park near Fairview, wliere accommodations are furnished the mem-
bers at a cost of from ?3.00 to $4.00 a week. In the summer tents are
erected upon the grounds for the accommodation of the members, where
tliey are afforded all of the benefits of an outdoor life. It maintains
an employment bureau free of cost and looks after the personal wel-
fare of those connected with the organization.
Clubs and Social Organizations — Club life in Indianapolis has be-
come to be one of its most prominent and interesting features. There
are nearly 250 organizations and miscellaneous societies representing
club life, in the city. Tliese embrace social, iiolitical, literary, nmsical,
dramatic, athletic, driving clubs, etc. Some of the club houses in point
of construction and equipment are the equal of the finest in the country
and represent an investment of many thousands of dollars, affording
tlioir members a variety of luxuries and delights not possible at home.
The South Side Turnverein is located on Prospect street in one of
the most sulistantial cluli buildings in the city. The building was erected
in December, 1900, and dedicated January 20, 1901, with all prominent
German organiiiations participating in the celebration.
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The Independent Turnverein — This society was organized January,
1879. The present handsonie club houi5e was erected in 1885. It Is
equipped with the best bouliiis alleys in the West. The building is one
of the most substantial contributions to club architecture in the city.
Indianapolis Maennerchor was organized in 18554, and is one of the
oldest and most influential German organizations in this city. It has
given in concerts and in courses of instruction the best works of Ger-
man composers, and it has been potent in developing the love for music
in this communitj'. Its membership is composed of active members who
an? musicians or students, and others to whom the social features of
the organization appeal. In 1906 it erected its present magnificent
building on tlie northwest corner of Michigan and Illinois sireets, and
it is one of the finest examples of club architecture in America. It is
sumptuously furnished and is fitted with all the conveniences necessary
to modern club life. A unique feature of the building is the beautiful
roof garden.
The Boys' Club is located at the corner of Madison avenue and Me-
ridian street. It is conducted by the Boys Club Association that was
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146 HYMAyS HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
organized for the purpose of supplying needy boys with assistance and
surrounding them with such influences as would tend to make self-
respecting and self-supporting men of them. The club maintains a
free reading-room, baths and gymnasium and is open to boys from ten
to twenty years of age.
The Indianapolis Propylaeum was incorporated June 6. 188S, for
the purpose of promoting and encouraging literary and scientific en-
deavors, also for erecting and maintaining a suitable building that
would provide a center of higher culture for the puVilic, and particularly
for the women of Indianapolis. The organization of the Tropylaeum
was due to the suggestion of Mrs. Jlay Wright Sewall. The member-
ship of the organization is composed exclusively of women. The lead-
ing organizations of the city, both those composed of women only, and
those composed of lioth men and women, find in the Propylaeum suit-
able quarters for their meetings. The building which is owned by the
association is strilung in appearance, of modern Romanesque architec-
ture, and constructed of oolitic limestone, brick and iron. The location
is beautiful, fronting upon the grounds of the Institution for the Blind.
The building is handsomely furnished throughout with exceptional
facilities and convenient accommodations for club meetings, banquets,
lectures, public and private receptions, concerts, art exhibits, and, in
general, for all social, literary, musical and other gatherings for which
private houses are too small and public halls too large, too inconvenient
or for various reasons unattractive.
The Dramatic Club, which was incorporated in 1891, is the out-
growth of an organization of young ladies formed to give dramatic
performances. The first play given by the club was at the Propylaeum,
where it still continues to hold its meetings. While the prime object
of the club is to entertain its members and friends, it has been instru-
mental in arousing thought and intellectual interest in the art of acting.
Plays of remarkable dramatic power as well as of fine literary merit
have been written by some of its members, notable among which are
the productions of Mrs. Margaret Butler Snow, Miss Louise Garrard,
Miss Susan Van Valkenburg and Newton Booth Tarkington. In the
years of its existence the club has more than fulfilled the expectations
of its founders, and has proved to be a public benefactor. Its plays
have often been repeated for charity.
Art Association of Indianapolis was organized May 7, 1883, and In-
corporated on October 11, 1883. The object of the organization is the
cultivation and advancement of art, and the establishment of a perma-
nent art museum in this city. To this end it gives exhibitions, provides
lectures and purchases works of art; only one year since its organiza-
tion has it failed to hold an annual exhibition.
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THE BLACHERNE.
Marion Club
maintains its
club house on
Nor til Merid-
ian, opposite
the site of the
new federal
building. It is
maintained for
the purpose of
IH-omoting the
interests of
Republicanism
and has a very
large and ac-
tive member-
ship, which em-
braces some of
the most high-
ly honored and I
popular men in the Republican party.
The Indiana Club was organized this year by prominent Democratsl
of the city and state for the purpose of advancing the interests of their]
political organization in local, state and national affairs.
Tlie Canoe Club maintains a splendidly equipped club house in
Riverside park on the east bank of White river. It has a member-
ship of about 300 business and professional men, who enjoy boating
and give encouragement to aquatic sports. Beside the club house its
members own numerous steam and electric launches, canoes and other
craft, which are cared for in a well-appointed boathouse. A toboggan
slide is one of the Interesting amusement features of the club.
Tlie Country Club is one of the most prominent social clubs of this
city. It has a handsome home about four miles north of the city, near
Fairview park, overlooking the canal.
The Americus Club is a social club maintained by the prominent
Jewish citizens of this city.
Other Club and Society Buildings— Among other notable club and
society buildings are the Scottish Rite building on South Pennsylvania
street, the Elks' Club building on East Maryland street, the Universitj'
Club on North Meridian street, the club buildings erected by th^e Knight
of Tythias lodges on East Ohio street.
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The Indianapolis Board of Trade— This organization was orig-
inally known as the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and was or-
ganized June 12, 1882. Shortly after this date the corporate njime of
the association was changed, and it has since been known as the In-
dianapolis Board of Trade. Its membership is composed at present of
five hundred of the leading business and professional men of the city,
with a few non-resident members.
The objects of the association are to promote the commercial, finan-
cial, industrial, and other interests of the city of Indianapolis ; to secure
uuitormity in commercial usages and customs ; to facilitate business
tercourse; to promote commercial ethics and to adjust differences and
disputes in trade. This was not the first commercial organization
formed in the city. The history of the city informs us that at various
times, associations of a similar character were formed, the first of
which came into existence about the year 1865 or 1836. None of these
early associations were successful and each failed for want of proper
support
The Board of Trade is the headquarters of the grain trade in this
city, and by it the Indianapolis cash grain market is established through
' the medium of its grain call, which bikes place each day at 12 o'clock
noon. The Board of Trade is in every sense a business organization and
wields much beneficient influence in shaping the affairs of the city.
The following are a few of the more prominent affairs in which it
has rendered valuable service and aided in securing for this city. The
new Federal building and postofBce, the army post, the national mone-
tary convention, the Soldiers' Monument, the present city charter, the
Fall Creek boulevard, the Columbia Day celebration held here in 18
the Liberty Bell demonstration, etc. In addition to the above we re-
count the numerous occasions when its relief committee has secured
funds and distributed same to the many sufferers by storm, flood, fire
and other calamities that have visited various portions of the state and
nation.
The Board of Trade has recently erected a fine eight-story office
building on the southeast come'- of Meridian and Ohio streets, which
is acknowledged to be one of the most modern and substantial office
buildings in the central AVest. The rooms used by the Board are
located on the seventh floor and are all furnished in a manner befitting
the diguitj' of the association and reflecting great credit upon its mem-
bers.' These rooms consist of a large assembly room, governing commit-
tee's room, secretary's office, parlor and reading room, committee rooms,
dining room, kitchen, etc. The new building has given <iuite an im-
petus to the membership on account of the social features which have
been inaugurated, and the younger element of business men are becoming
more interested in the affairs of the association.
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The Commercial Club v/as organized in January, 1890, by twenty-
seven business and professional men of Indianapolis, the membership of
which increased within a month to nearly a thousand. Its name does
not fully indicate the club's purpose, which is not commercial in a sense
of devotion to trade interests, but is broadly stated to make the Indiana
capital a better place to lire in. The club's influence has not only been
felt at home but throughout the world. It was instrumental a few
weeks after its organization iu bringing together the street paving ex-
position of Indianapolis. Up to this time no definite system had been
discovered for the uniform paving of sti'eets and the result of this con-
gress was the adoption of the present plan of asphalt paving, not only
in Indianapolis, but throughout America and foreign countries. Among
other work to which the club has given it assistance and cooperation
are the securing of a new city charter, the inauguration of a system of
street improvements and of sewerage, the promotion of a park system,
railroad track elevation, the location of new industries, etc. In a word
the club's accomplishment is that no one's thought for the betterment
of the community has had to be unrealized for want of co-operation.
With a view to permanence in this effort of public spirit an eight-story
stone front building was erected by the club in 1890, at the southwest
corner of Meridian and Pearl streets as its home. The club membership
is now in excess of 1,400 members.
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Places of Amusement— These consist of six theaters. English
Opera House is devoted to the production of the highest class, the
Grand Opera House and the Majestic to fashionable vaudeville, the
Park Theater to popular-priced plays and the Empire and Gayety The-
aters are devoted to burlesque. In addition to these are numerous small-
er places of attraction. For sum-
mer amusements the principal
one is Fairbank, situated on
North Illinois street on the north
bank of Fall creek. It is one of
the most beautiful gardens in the
United States, and in the season
the most notable bands and
orchestras in the world give
concerts here.
Indiana State Fair, which is
held in Indianapolis in the fall
of the year, is the great event
that attracts thousands of In-
dianians with their families to
the Hoosier capital. It is the
annual exhibition of progress in
agriculture, horticulture, stock
raising and the various depart-
ments of husbandry. In 1893
the State Board of Agriculture
secured the beautiful tract of
21.-1 acres northeast of the city
it now has covered with conve-
nient buildings, including the
magnificent coloseum erected in
1907, which is one of the finest
and largest in this country. The
ground formerly occupied by the
lair was sold in 1S92 for $275,-
000, and is now one of the most
attractive residential districts in
the city.
The Race Track, located on
the state fair grounds, is one of
the best in the country. The trdck and its accessories are of ideal con-
struction and consists of a mile track with a half-mile within it for
training purposes and for the purpose of expediting races while they are
in progress on the main track. The stabling, blue grass, v.-ater, shaded
drives, etc., are exceptionally fine.
BRIDGES. TUNNELS, SEWERS, AQUEDUCTS, WATER, LIQHTINQ BY GAS AND
ELECTRICITY, TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONES.
The demands of a modern metropolis require easy, rapid and safe
means of transit, and for the health, comfort and uouveuieuce of Its
citizens extensive sewer, water, heating and lighting facilities. In
this respect Indianapolis has liept abreast of the most progressive cities
in the country, and over head and under foot it has much of interest
and value. Beneath the principal streets there is a networli of pipes
of all descriptions, sewers and water mains, conduits for electric light,
telephone and telephone wires, and over and under the
railroads, tunnels and viaducts. Were it not for these
conveniences overhead and underground the activities
of the city would be hampered to a considerable extent.
Marion County Heating and Lighting Plant— Dur-
ing 1900 a power-house was erected on the grounds of
the county jail, a tunnel was constructed leading from
the power-house to the basement of the court-house, and
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THE AQUEDUCT OVER FALL CREEK.
the entire sanitary, lighting and beating system of the court house
was taken out and the county's own system installed.
The Aqueduct carries the water of the canal over Fall creek. It is
located northwest of the city and Is maintained by the Indianapolis
Water Company.
Virginia Avenue Viaduct is the only structure of this character in
the city, and it affords easy, safe and rapid passage for pedestrians,
vehicles and street cars over the numerous railroads that cross the
avenue.
Illinois Street Tunnel, under the Union Railway Station, was the
first engineering work of this kind completed in this city. It is for the
convenience of vehicles and pedestrians and •carries Illinois street under
the railroad tracks.
Conduit Systems — The telegraph, telephone and electric light com-
panies maintain complete conduit systems in the original mile square,
which embraces the entire business district of the cit}'. There are in
all thirty-two miles of conduits, through which the wires of the com-
panies are carried to all parts of the city.
Track Ele\'ation in ludianapolis was started by the Commercial
Club at a meeting held In lti94, based on recommendations made in a
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THIRTIETH STREET BRIDGE OVER FALL CREEK.
very thorough report submitted by William Fortune, treating the vari-
ous methods of abolishing grade crossiugs and showing what had
been accomphshed in other cities. The meeting authorized the appoint-
ment of a permanent commission on track elevation to continue the
efCort in Indianapolis until successful. The commission was headed in
the beginning by Col. Eli Lilly as chairman and William Fortune as
secretary. On the death of Col. Lilly in 1898, Mr. Fortune became the
chairman, and has since continued at the head of the commission,
which was persistent in its efforts with city officials, and before the
State legislature and the courts. A campaign of education was con-
ducted for several years, and the question was an issue at several mu-
nicipal elections. In 1S08 an ordinance was passed under the Taggart
administration regarding elevation of tracks, but was defeated in the
courts. I^inally in 1005, under the Holtzman administration, track ele-
vation at the Massaclmsetts avenue crossing was started and was com-
pleted in 1906. The enactment of a state law by the legislature was
also brought about m 1905, providing for track elevation at an annual
exiienditure not exceeding iflOO.OOO, of which not over twenty-five per
cent, should be paid by the city and county. Under this law the ele-
vation of the tracks turough the center of the city east from White
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river was begun iu J90a and has continued under Mayor Bookwalter's
administration. It is now tlie established policy of the city to abolish
grade crossings aiid to elevate the railroad tracks wherever this is the
most practical method. The elevation at Massachusetts avenue has been
of mcalculable benefit to the section of the city lying east of the tracks,
and it has been the contention of the Coiimiercial Club commission that
the elevation of the tracks will be the solution of the greatest problem
affecting the physical development of the city at its present stage of
growth.
The Indianapolis Light and Heat Company, as a result of a merger
of the earlier central stations, came l:tto existencce in 1905. Its equip-
ment is equal to the best and largest power and light plants in the
world. The business of the company consists in supplying electricity
for all of the various uses to which this potential form of energy can
be applied. Its most general application is for municipal lighting, in the
use of which over 1,800 arc lamps, of 2,000 candle power, are employed;
in the illumination of stores and residences, using approximately 400,000
incandescent lamps, .-ind in the use of current as power in the various
industrial establishments, elevators, newspaper offices, etc., and for all
the varied and numerous other uses for which it is readily economically
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employed ; over 10,000 horsepower is furnished by the company. The
station of the company, located at the crossing of the Vandalia railroad
and Kentucky avenue, has a combined output of ] 0,000 horsepower, and
the Mill street station 6,000 horsepower. Located on Bird street, next
to the, ■^Villoughby building, on North Meridian street, the company has
installed the third largest storage battery in the world, with a 'reserve
energy equivalent to 3.000 horsepower, sutRcient to supply its entire
system for one-half hour iu ease of an emergency, or it c:in be used at
any time to take part of the station's load should it become necessary.
The amount of electric output of this company is greater per capita
than that of any other station in the United States. This result has
been brought about largely by the policy of the company in giving to
the consumer the benefits of the cheapening processes as rai)idly as they
have been adopted. In no city iu the country, under similar circum-
stances, is electricity sold so cheaply. A notable evidence of this is the
lavish use of electricity by the merchants of the city for decorative
and display purposes. The electrical signs and decorations on the main
thoroughfares in this city are not equ.illed by the profuse displays on
Broadway, New York City. All of the company's wires in the mile
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INDIANAPOLIS LIGHT AND HEAT CO.'S MILL ST. STATION.
square which embraces the e-itirc business seotlon of the city are car-
ried underground in a comprehensive conduit-system — ^the largest main
in the world emplo.yed in the dlsti'ibution of the Edison system of light-
ing. The installation of the underground system began in 1889. The
company is purely a local one, and all of the stock of the company is
held by Indianapolis citizens. Daniel W. Marmou is president, Charles
C. Perry, vice-president and treasurer, and Thomas A. Wynne, secretary
and general superintendent.
Bridges — Indianapolis is in possession of more permanent examples
Of fine bridge architecture than any other city in the country. This is
especially notable, not only for the reason that Indianapolis is an inland
citj% but that they are all products of the genius of a citizen of Indian-
apolis, Henry W. Klaussraan, who jilanned and designed them, and all
were built by local contractors. The work of displacing wooden and
iron bridges with permanent stone and concrete structures began with
the erection of the stone bridge over Fall creek on Central avenue in
1900. This was followed by the Melan arch bridge over Fall creek at
Meridian and Illinois streets. In March, 1904, Indianapolis was visited
by the most disastrous flood in the history of the city, which destroyed
practically all of the bridges over White river, and owing to the condi-
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THE EMRICHSVILLE BRIDGE OVER WHITE RIVER.
tion of the city's finances the county assumed the work of building the
needed bridges by appropriating nearly a million dollars, and the work
was begun on systematic basis. The work has progressed rapidly ever
since.
Washington Street Bridge over White river is a steel girder struc-
ture on stone abutments, 430x80 feet, was built at a cost of $147,000, by
Wm. Fife & Son.
Michigan Street Bridge is a three-span Melan arch structure faced
with Bedford stone, 425x00 feet, built at a cost of $145,000, by the
Central States Bridge Company.
Morris Street Bridge is a five-span Melan arch structure, 654x50
feet, built at a cost ot $152,000, by Wm. Fife & Son.
River Avenue Bridge is a concrete structure with concrete and steel
girders, 430x58 feet, and cost $120,000. The substructure was built by
the Moore-Mansfield Construction Company, and the superstnicture by
the Central States Bridge Company. A notable feature of this bridge
is that it contains longer concrete girders than any other bridge in the
United States.
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COLLEGE AVE. BRIDGE.
College Avenue Bridge over Fall creek is a three-span all stone
structure, built of stratified limestone, 235x50 feet, at a cost of $90,000,
by Wm, Fife & Son.
The Emrichsville Bridge over White river at Riverside park is a
three-span Melan arch structure faced with Bedford stone, 425x40 feet,
built at a cost of ?1'J0,000 by the Central States Bridge Company.
Thirtieth Street Bridge over Fall creek is a reinforced concrete
structure, two spans over the creek and one span over the boulevard
drive way. It is faced with Bedford stone and built at a cost of $75,000,
by Wm. Fife & Son.
Thirtieth Street Bridge over White river is a three-span Melan
arch bridge. 425x70 feet, and buiit at a cost of $170,000, by the Marlon
County Construction Company.
The Merchants Heat and Light Company supplies steam heat,
electric light and power, operating under a franchise from the city of
Indianapolis. The distributing pipes, conduits and appurtenances are
required to be placed underground in the di.strict Ijnown as the original
mile square, to which territorj' the operations of the company are
chiefly confined. This company was organized, and its common stock
is held, by the largest retail merchants of the city, embracing all but
a few of the members of the Merchants' Association. The use of nat-
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MERCHANTS HEAT AND LIGHT COMPANY.
ural gas for fuel here for so many years resulted In leaving the indi-
vidual heating and lighting plants throughout the business section of
the city practically without equiinuent for tlie burning of coal when the
gas supply became exhausted. This was the primary cause for the or-
ganization of the coiapany. In its original inception the intention was
to supply heat and light only to the stocliholders, but the demand for
service from the company at once became so general that this plan was
radically modified before the actual work of construction began. A
very large part of the patronage of the company now comes from others
that the stockholders and members of the Merchants' Association. The
company's power house is located at New Jersey and Pearl streets, and
it has an electric subsLatlou at No. 31 W. Pearl street The general
offices are at 25 South Pennsylvania street. At the present time this
company has an investment of approximately one million dollars.
The Central States Bridge Company, formerly the Newcastle
Bridge Company of Newcastle, Ind., moved to Indianapolis in the spring
of 1902, and has been successful in handling some of the largest con-
tracts both in the city and county, and has executed them in a manner
that will secure for it the future business of the parties for whom the
work was done. This company does both structural steel work and
162 HYMAN'S HAl^DBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
bridge work; also heavy concrete masonry work. Below are a few
of the contracts it has to its credit:
Steel work in the Grand Lodge K. of P. building, Indianapolis.
Steel work in Castle Hall K. of P. building, Indianapolis.
Kew York Central shops at Beech Grove, Ind.
Massachusetts avenue elevated, Indianapolis.
Warman aveuue elevated for the Pennsylvania R. R., Indianapolis.
Sis large bridges over power canal at Sault Ste. Marie, Jlich.
Emrichsville bridge, Indianapolis.
WesL Michigan street bridge, Indianapolis.
Live stock show pavilion, state fair grounds, Indianapolis.
Superstructure of the River avenue bridge, Indianapolis.
Union station and viaduct at Lexington, Ki'.
Large viaduct at Clifton Forge, A' a.
Several other large contracts might be mentioned, but we are at-
tempting to give only a few of the most important ones.
The location of this company is ideal for their business, being on
the Belt railroad.
The officers of the company are : T. L. Campbell, president ; J. E.
Troyer, vice-president and chief engineer; Eugene Runyan, secretary
and general manager ; Levi S. Pierson, treasurer.
George W. Fife, stone and concrete bridge builder, is successor to
the old established firm of Wm. Fife & Son. This was the oldest con-
cern in this city engaged in this line of work, and the contracts com-
pleted by it stand as monuments of its ability. Some of the more
notable work done by this firm are : The bridge over White river on
West Washington street, the beautiful bridges over Thirtieth street at
Fall creek, the College avenue bridge and the Morris street bridge over
White river, all of which are illustrated in this book. This concern
did all of the masonry work for the Big i'our railroad for twelve con-
secutive years between Cincinnati and Chicago.
Wm. Fife, the founder of the firm, died April, 1907, and his son
will bring to the new concern the experience gained in his past asso-
ciation with the work. The office is located in room 412, Knights of
Pythias building, 230 East Ohio street.
Mansfield Engineering Company — This company was formed by
the association of Mr. Henry A. Mansfield and Mr. DeWitt V. Moore,
who are the only ones interested, about sis or seven years ago. The
company maintains a corps of graduated engineers and designers, and
is prepared to handie any civil engineering proposition, with especial
reference to reinforced concrete design and construction of steam and
electric railway surveys and construction. In reinforced concrete de-
signing this company is a pioneer in this vicinity, and at the present
time represents one of the best known and most widely used systems
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of construction, namely, that of the Trussed Concrete Steel Company,
of Detroit, Mich., using the Kahn system, consisting of the Kahn
sheared bar, the Kahn cup bar and the Kahn ribbed metal and ex-
panded metal. With the various forms of reinforcing material and
the experience in hundreds of structures, this company is prepared to
make designs for any kind of an architectural or engineering structure.
The company's experience in interurban railway construction has been
very extensive, and their reports, prospecti, designs, etc., on a large
number of propositions have been very highly complimented upon, not
only by local institutions, but by the larger financial institutions of the
East.
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The Moore=Mansfield Construction Company— This construction
company was incorporated in August, 1902, by the association of Jlr.
Henry A. Mansfield, C. E., and DeWitt V. Moore, O. E., and their con-
nections. Both of these gentlemen had had an extensive experience in
construction work before the organization of the company, both having
been connected with the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg in the
engineering department, and in addition Mr. Mansfield was city en-
gineer of Indianapolis during the term of Mr. Sullivan.
In the five years' life of the company about seventy-five contracts
have been executed. The work of this company in engineering design
and construction has been so diversified, and has covered so broad a
field that in more than the usual sense of the word they have a right
to style themselves as "general contractors."
A brief outline of some of the work done by this company during
the past five years covers a great variety of work, of which might be
mentioned.
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Indianapolis & Plainfield electric railway ; numerous side tracks
and accessories for industries of Indianapolis; concrete intakes for In-
dianapolis Traction and Terminal Co. ; Pogue's run bridge work for In-
dianapolis Union Ry. Co.; bridge work to the extent of 40,000 cubic
yards for the Big Four, Cincinnati division, and other smaller work for
same company ; intake and outfall for water supply from Fall creek
for the Indianapolis Light and Heat Company; the River avenue bridge,
a view of which appears in this work; the boulevard along the south
side of Fall creek between Capitol and Central avenues, and under-
grade crossing of Pleasant run boulevard between Belt railroad for
Indianapolis Union Ry. Co., and also similar work now under way along
the north side of Fall creek between same points ; Pennsylvania street
sewer north of Fall creek for city of Indianapolis ; reinforced concrete
skeleton construction of the new Board of Trade building, Indianapolis ;
promotion and completion of the Indianapolis, Crawfordsville & West-
ern Traction Co., which is one of the latest and best lines entering In-
dianapolis ; plain and reinforced concrete work in connection with the
Big Four shops at Beech Grove, Indianapolis ; twenty-eight reinforced
concrete bridges on the line of the Indianapolis, New Castle & Toledo
electric railway between Indianapolis and New Castle.
In addition to the large amount of work in and around Indianap-
olis this company has and is now doing a large amount of work through-
out the state, from complete construction of concrete buildings to the
complete construction of interurban and steam railways.
This company believes in engineering design and engineering super-
vision of all construction work, and has an efficient corps of graduated
engineers, and is prepared with an organization of men, tools and
machinery to handle any proposition along the above lines.
The management of the company is divided between Mr. Henry A.
Mansfield, president and treasurer, and Mr. DeWitt V. Moore, vice-presi-
dent and secretary.
Central Union Telephone Company — Indianapolis is the general
headquarters of the Central Union Telephone Company, which conducts
the organized telephone business of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois in the
Bell telephone system. The company moved into its new headquarters
building at New York and Meridian streets in October, 1907. The first
telephone exchange in Indianapolis, operated by a company of which
the .Central Union is a successor, was a small affair. It has since
grown until the Central Union has now 13,000 telephones in Indianap-
olis and 5,000 more in the immediate suburbs. The traflSe is handled
through five exchanges — "Main," located on the upper floors of the new
building ; "North," on Twenty -fourth street ; "Irvington," on East Wash-
ington street; "Woodruff," on North Rural street, and "Prospect," on
Shelby street As the city grows and the outlying districts are more
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thickly settled it is likely that otber branches will be established. The
company has the most complete long-distance service in existence over
its own lines, covering the three states and over the lines of the Ameri-
can Telephone and Telegraph Company, reaching all the principal cities
and towns in the United States and Canada east of the Rocky moun-
tains. These lines are constructed of large gauge copper wire, and con-
versation over them is as clear and satisfying as over local lines. The
new building is an eight-story structure and one of the best constructed
in the city. The company's general headquarters were moved from Chi
cago four years ago, Indianapolis being considered a more suitable place
The officers of the company are as follows : President, L. G. Rich-
ardson ; vice-president and general manager, H. F. Hill ; secretary and
treasurer, Xy. S. Chapman ; assistant treasurer, C. L. McNaughton
auditor, John Uprichard.
New Long Distance Telephone Company, located at 230 North
Meridian street, was organized in 1808 for the purpose of giving toll
lino service to the independent telephone companies throughout Indiana
and adjoining states. The development of the toll line branch of the
telephone business has been in keeping with the exchange development.
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and this company now has radiating out of Indianapolis to all parts
of the state a complement of more than 1,000 miles of pole line and 8,400
miles of wire.
The company furnishes toll line facilities for the 200,000 independent
telephones in the state, giving rapid service not only to Indianapolis
but to all the principal towns and cities in adjoining states. Its con-
nection with the other large toll line systems of the East, West and
South makes it an integral part of the great independent system which
has so rapidly developed throughout the United States during the past
ten years.
The same officers operate and control the New long distance system
and the Indianapolis exchange system, making the two practically one
large corporation.
The Indianapolis Telephone Company was organized in 1904 as
a holding company, taking over by lease all the property of the New
Telephone Company in Indianapolis and Marion county and operating
it as an independent telephone plant. The main exchange and general
offices are at 230 North Meridian street, in the company's building,
wlijcli is now too small for the increasing business. Branch exchanges
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at Twenty-second street and Talbott avenue for the North Side, 1025
Prospect street for the South Side, North Indianapolis, Broad Ripple,
Irvington, Lawrence, New Augusta, Cumberland and Clermont are all
connected with the main exchange, the total number of telephones iu
use being in excess of 12,000. These lines connect with the New Long
Distance Telephone Company's wires, which reach all over Indiana and
adjoining states, in Indiana alone giving subscribers access to over 200,-
000 telephones. The officers of the company are : James S. Brailey,
jr., president; George C. Hitt, vice-president, secretary and treasurer;
James E. Brailey, general manager, and John A. Moriarty, assistant
general manager.
The Indianapolis Gas Company, engaged in furnishing artificial
gas to the city of Indianapolis, was incorporated in 1890 as successor
to the Indianapolis Gaslight and Coli;e Company, the Electric Lighting.
Gas Heating and Illuminating Company and the Indianapolis Natural
Gas Company. The Indianapolis Gaslight and Coke Company started
business in ISol. Natural gas was supplied iu the city from 1888 to
1903. In 1902, knowing that natural gas would soon be a thing of the
past, the Indianapolis Gas Company purchased a tract of 26% acres
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on Langsdale avenue and the Big Four
railroad and started ttie erection of a
new gas works, which they realized
would be necessary as soon as natural
gas gave out. This plant has been added
to since that time, so that now the com-
pany has a combined coal gas and water
gas plant having a daily capacity of about
7,000,000 cubic feet. In building this
plant it was always the aim of the com-
pany to install only the most modern and
economical machinery, the result being
that the company has one of the best gas
plants in the country.
The policy of the company is liberal
and progressive, and it has had marked
success in promoting the sales of gas for
domestic and industrial uses. The com-
pany is giving excellent service, and is
using every endeavor to educate its con-
sumers in the economical use of gas, and
for tills purpose they have opened a sales
department which carries a full line of all
the best gas appliances, and has a full
corps of instructors and inspectors who
keep in constant touch with its consumers.
The company now has over 30,000 con-
sumers and over 300 miles of mains. Gas
was first sold in 1S51 for $4.50 per 1,000
cubic feet, but reductions made from time
to time have brought it down to the pres-
ent price of 90 cents per 1,000 cubic feet.
The officers of the company are: F. S.
Hastings, president; E. C. Benedict, vice-
president; W'm. 51. Stevenson, secretary,
and Edward Beers, treasurer. Since 1905
the active management of the company
has been in the hands of Carl H. Graf
as general manager.
The offices are located in the Majestic
Building, northeast corner of Pennsyl-
vania and Maryland streets. This build-
ing is one of the handsomest in the city.
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HTMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
The Indianapolis Water Company is a corporation organized un-
der tlie statutes ot 18G5. and operates under a francliise granted by tlie
city in 1869. Under autliority conferred by these tlie company is
charged with the duty of supplying the city with water for extinguish-
ing fires, flusliiug streets and sewers, filling cisterns and for public uses
generally, mciudmg hospitals, markets, engine and hose reel houses,
and with furnishing the citizens good potable water for domestic, indus-
trial and manufacturing purposes. The company has up to this date
laid 291 miles of mains from
It has erected pumping ma-
is estimated at 82,000,000
ery is contained in four dif-
are exceptionally handsome,
has surrounding it 252 acres.
four inches to thirty-six inches,
chinery the capacity of which
gallons daily. This machin-
ferent buildings, two of which
The Riverside pumping station
part of it being in a park adjoin-
ing the buildings. The water
which the company supplies is
furnished mainly from its slow
sand filtration system,
which is regarded as
one of the most perfect
in the country. The
water after it passes
through the filters is
exceedingly beautiful,
bright and sparkling as
spring water. In addi-
tion to the supply from
the filters the company
has a deep well supply,
the water from the wells being lifted by compressed air.
In granting the franchise to the company the city reserved the
right to take stock in the company or to buy it or to build for itself.
The city and citizens up to the present time have been indifferent as
to the purchase, for the reason that it has been able to obtain from the
company all that it could obtain if the works were owned by the city.
Rates to the citizens for domestic supply have been below the average
of the country, and as to fire protection, the national board of
dorwriters in the recent report on conditions
"Pressure satisfactoi-y and well maintained."
The city, through its Board of Public Works, Board of Health and
Charities and Board of Public Safety, exercises much control over the
company. The Board of Public Works has the right to compel the com-
e un-
Indianapolis said.
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UPPER PUMPING STATION, INDIANAPOLIS WATER COMPANY.
pany to lay 40,000 feet of mains annually, to take up and relocate fire
hydrants, to connect cisterns with the mains, to repair the streets where
they havcf been opened by the company, and to remove its mains and
hydrants when they interfere with public improvements, all without
expense to the city. For public use the citj' pays an annual rental of
$40 per hydrant, which covers all that the city is obligated to pay, and
includes not only the water used for fire protection purposes, but also
that used for flushing sewers and cleaning streets, as well as a large
amount of so-called "free water" used in the city buildings, the hos-
pitals, the market houses, engine and hose reel houses and public parks.
When the taxes paid by the company, which are at this time averaging
8 per cent, of its gross receipts, and the wear and depreciation are
taken into account the rental seems reasonable. This is especially true
174 HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
since the result of the extension of water mains on order of the Board
of Public Works is that citizens build residences, factories and store-
Mouses the taxes upon which amount to many times the hydrant rental,
it is even not uncommon that the increased taxes paid by the water
company on these new mains, valves, hydrants and branches more than
pay the entire hydrant rental on that particular line. These facts and
the knowledge that under private ownership the operation of the prop-
erty will be free from political influence, that there will be continuity
of policy which would- be impossible under changing management in-
evitable with shifting political control of city government, and that the
eniployes of the company, under assurance of long employment in e
change tor good service, are encouraged to put forth their best efforts
these considerations make the people hesitate to assume the burdens
and responsibilities inseparable from a service that is so identified with
tl'.e life, health and prosperity of the community. No one can read the
statutes and ordinances under which the water company operates with-
out coming to the conclusion that the city already exercises such a com-
plete control over the operation of the company that little could be
gained under public ownership except the satisfaction of civic pride,
which hardly seems a sufficient consideration as long as fhe water com-
pany keeps pace, as at present, with the growth of the city.
There is ample evidence that the management of the water com-
pany believes that Indianapolis is to be a great city, and that the
problem of the water supply for the future Indianapolis will grow more
difficult every year. Only recently the company has purchased a 100-
acre tract lying between the canal and the river for the purpose of
constructing a huge storage reservoir having a capacity of about 400,-
000,000 gallons. It also will construct near the filtration system a sedi-
mentation basin that will hold more than 100,000,000 gallons. An addi-
tional clear water reservoir of 6,000,000 gallons capacity is nearing
completion at the Riverside pumping station. In compliance with the
contract with the city the company has already laid 40,000 feet of new
mains this year. All of which means a liberal expenditure of money,
and shows that the company has absolute confidence in the future
growth of Indianapolis.
The capital stock of the company is $500,000; bonded indebtedness,
$3,500,000. Officers are: F. A. W. Davis, president aud treasurer;
L. C. Boyd, vice-president; Hugh McK. Laudon, secretary; directors,
E. P. Kimball. E. T. Kimball, Edward Daniels, Albert Baker, V. T. Ma-
',ott, C. H. Payson. E. R. Payson, Herbert Payson, C. S. Andrews, E. C.
Boyd, F. A. W. Davis, Geo. W. Landon, H. McK. Landon.
The Western Union Telegraph Company is associated with the
earliest history of Indianapolis. The .first telegraph company that
176 HYMAyi- HAXDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
operated from this point was known as the Ohio, Illinois and Indiana
Telegraph Company, and the line was constructed from Cincinnati to
Chicago, via Lafayette, over the highway. This was before any rail-
roads had been projected in that direction. The office was opened in
1848. In 1851 a line was built from Cincinnati, known as the Cincin-
nati and St. Louis Telegraph Company, or Wade lines, with Mr. Jonn
F. Wallick, the present superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph
Company at this point, as manager. The lines were operated under
this name until 1856, when the title changed to the Union Telegraph
Company, and soon after became, what is known as the Western Union
Telegraph Company. At this time Jlr. Wallick operated the office with
the assistance of one man. Prior to that time he managed the office
alone. As the town grew, the business of the company kept pace with
it, and more operators were added to the force under Mr. Wallick, and
1867 found the distiuguished name of Thomas A. Edison on the pay rolls
of this office. He had Just entered on the career that has since made
him world famous. The company occupies the building at the southeast
corner of Meridian and Monument place, and in addition maintains sev-
eral branch offices in the city.
The American District Telegraph Company of Indiana was in-
corporated in June, IS'.iS, with only one office in Indianapolis. This
company took over the messenger service of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, delivering and collecting all the telegrams of that com-
pany. It also does special messenger work, delivering packages, adver-
tising matter, etc. One of the principal features of the company's busi-
ness is the operation of a night watch system for factories and mercan-
tile houses and an auxiliary fire alarm, as well as police call and burglar
alarm system connected with the main office of the District company.
The offices are located at 20 Jlonument place. The officers are John P.
Wallick, superintendent ; John G. Wallick, assistant superintendent.
The Postal Telegraph Cable Company established its offices in this
city November 1. 1885. The offices are located at 9 and 11 South Me-
ridian street.
li TraN5PORTATION^^'TraN31T
Railway Facilities— The great resources of Indianapolis have been
made available as elements of progress by the development of trans-
portation facilities that are exceptional in their completeness. The
earliest years of the state's history preceded the railway era, and dur-
ing those first years the towns that were located upon the Ohio river
and the lower Wabash had a great advantage over any other of the
locations in the state. Soon afterward came tlie caunl Imiltling era,
OLD UNION DEPOT, 1887.
when American enterprise manifested itself all over the country in
the endeavor to give convenient outlets to the products of the various
sections tln-ough the medium of artificial waterways, Indiana especially
participating in the extensive canal building activity by constructing
the Wal)ash & Erie canal from Toledo to Evansville, 476 miles, which
is the longest in the United States, part of which is being held -by
slack-water navigation on the ilaumee and Wabash rivers. The White-
water canal, from Lawi'enceburg, on the Oliio, to Ilagerstown, was also
built, and these waterways for many years constituted the principal
features, outside of the Ohio river, in the transportation facilities of
178 HYAIAX'S HANDBOOK OF IXDIAXAPOLIS.
the state. The canals are still used to a considerable extent, although
the section of the Wabash & Erie canal between Ft. Wayne and Lafay
ette has not been used for many years. In 1847 the first railroad was
completed into Indianapolis, and connected this city with the Oliio
river at Madison. This was the beginning, and the transportation
facilities have continued to increase, until now there are sixteen com
pleted lines in Indianapolis, connecting in the state with many other
lines, which all bring their passengers to one magnificent union depot.
The erection of the present union passenger station was begun In 1
Over IS-t passenger trains enter and depart every twenty-four hours, so
that the advantages of the city for reaching any railroad point in the
country are unsurpassed, the lines that center here radiating lilce spoljes
of a wheel in every direction, and the equipment and service on the
roads entering Indianapolis representing the very highest quality of con-
venience, ease and comfort. No capital city in any of the states is
more advantageously situated with reference to convenience of access
by the citizens of the state, and there are but few county seats in the
entire state from which it is not possible to reach Indianapolis and re-
turn the same day.
Indianapolis Union Railway Company— The Indianapolis Union
Railway Company succeeded in 1883 to the enterprise inaugurated in
1853 by the Union Railway Company. The company operates four
teen miles of track known as the Belt railroad, which is double-tracked
and extends around the city, and also has a mile of track in the city,
connecting the Belt with the union passenger station, which is also
owned I)y this company. The depot is one of the finest in the United
States, has a train shed 300x650 feet, and has a handsome three
story brick building surmounted by a lofty tower, which is a
beautiful structure in Romanesque architecture, used for offices and
waiting rooms of the depot. The business done by this company
is very large. Over one million freight cars are handled annually
over the Belt railroad. It was the first switching railroad to be
built in the country and ti-ausfers freight from factory switches to all
roads regardless of distance for one dollar per car, the lowest switching
charges in the United States.
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company operates
two divisions between Indianapolis and Chicago and Louisville via
Monon.
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway operates two divisions
out of this citj- — Indianapolis to Cincinnati and Indianapolis to Spring
field, 111.
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway ("Big Four'
route. New York Central lines) operates seven divisions from this city,
reaching Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Peoria, Springfield, Columbus
and Benton Harbor.
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180 BYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
Pennsylvania Lines operate five divisions running out of this city —
Indianapolis to Louisville, to Chicago, to Pittsburg, to St. Louis over
the Vandalia line, to Vincenues.
Lake Erie and Western Railroad operates one division out of thi;
city between Indianapolis and Jlichigan City, connecting with the main
line of the road at Tipton, Ind., for points east and west.
The Indianapolis Southern Railway operates between Indianapolis
and Eflingham, 111., connecting with the Illinois Central system.
Interurban Railways — Coming into its million-dollar terminal sta-
tion, the finest in the world, are fourteen independent electric traction
lines, connecting with more than twenty-five tributary roads, tapping
one of the richest and most densely populated sections of the country
and operating over 400 cars in and out of Indianapolis every twenty-
four hours, which carry more than five million people annually. Indian-
apolis secured its first interurban lines in 1900, when two short lines
were completed, one between Indianapolis and Greenfield, a distance of
sixteen miles, and between Indianapolis and Greenwood, a distance of
twelve miles. Today Indianapolis has as its greatest asset the finest
electric railway service in the world.
Indiana Union Traction Company operates two divisions out of
this city — to Logansport, Ind., to Muncie, Ind., and by connection to
Fort Wayne, Ind., Lima, Ohio, Toledo, Detroit and other Indiana, Ohio
and Michigan points.
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company op-
erates five divisions out of this city — eastern division to Richmond. Ind.,
and by connection to Dayton and other Ohio points. Northwestern di-
vision to Lafayette and Crawfordsville, Martinsville division to Mar-
tinsville, Brazil division to Terre Haute, and by connection to Sullivan
and Clinton, Ind., and to Paris, 111., Danvile division to Danville, Ind.
Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company operates two di-
visions — to Coiiuersville. to Greensburg.
Indianapolis, Columbus and Southern Traction Company operates
one division to Seymour, and by connection to Louisville, Ky.
Indianapolis, Crawfordsville and Western Traction Company,
"Ben-Hur route,'" operates one division to Crawfordsville.
Indianapolis, New Castle and Toledo Electric Railway Company
operates one division out of the city, and by connection to Muncie and
Richmond, Ind.
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company operates two
limited trains daily out of Indianapolis to Fort Wayne, Ind.
Ohio Electric Railway operates three limited trains daily to Day-
ton, Ohio, out of Indianapolis.
Additional Electric Railway Service— In addition the Indiana
Union Traction Company operates independent trains to Fort Benjamin
182 HYMAX'S HANDBOOK OF I^'DlAyAPOLIS.
Harrison U. S. army post aud to Broad Ripple, one of the most im-
portant suburbs and resorts near Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Terminal Station, lor the use of the electric roads
entering Indianapolis, was the idea of Hugh J. McGowan, president of
the Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company. It is the greatest
station of its kind in the world, and was built at a cost of a million
dollars. It is not the only monument in this city to the business sagac-
ity and public spirit of this gentleman, as much of the marvelous de-
velopment made in and about Indianapolis in recent years is due to his
energies and enterprise. The building, in addition to being the terminal
for all electric traction interests, is one of the finest office structures in
the city.
The Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company— The complete-
ness of the street car service of Indianapolis is one of its most notable
features, and for admirable equipment and excellence of service is not
excelled in America. Over 135 miles of track are in operation, reaching
all sections of the city, parks and suburbs. The first street car line
was built in this city in ISGl, and from this grew the present magnifi-
cent system. Under the management of the present company, which
was organized August 4, 1002, many notable improvements and exten-
sions have been made. The company pays ^iSO.OOO annually to the city
in addition to the taxes paid on the valuation of its property, and em-
ploys about 1.200 men. The fare to any part of the city is fixed at five
cents cash, six tickets for twenty-five cents and twenty-five tickets for
a dollar, with transfer to all lines.
Cold Storage Facilities — It has not been generally known that In-
dianapolis is provided with cold storage facilities unequaled by any
other city in the interior of the country. It is an important factor in
our commerce that perishalile goods in transit or intended for distribu-
tion in the markets of the middle west can be stored here to better ad-
vantage than elsewh«-e, and when this is made clear to the growers,
shippers and handlers of the various classes of food products, tropical
and semi-tropical fruits, etc., which find an extensive market in this
section, it is doubtful if even our present cold storage capacity will be
adequate to the demands upon it.
The Indianapolis Cold Storage Company, the main storage plant
in this city, is one of the largest and most complete in America. The
building is of brick, stone and steel, seven stories and basement. It
contains within its fireproof walls nearly five acres of floor space ; it
is situated at the junction of the Union Railway tracks and Pennsyl-
vania street, in the business center, in close proximity to the wholesale
and commission nierchants. Three railroad switches ftwo of which
enter the building) give ample accommodation for twenty-five carloads
of merchandise per day. and enable the company to receive and ship
184 HTMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
all perishable products within the building. Direct connection with
eighteen lines of railroad, which comprise Indianapolis' great system,
afford advantages of prompt distribution of produce that no other city
can claim. The exterior walls of the building average thirty-six inches
thick. The interior being isolated throughout in the most approved
manner, perfect control is had over atmospheric conditions. The stor-
age rooms are so arranged that the atmosphere of one can not permeate
another. Articles are stored with respect to their peculiar odors, and
a stable temperature is steadily maintained, proper attention being given
to cleanliness and sanitary conditions of all rooms. Rooms devoted
to eggs, to fruits and to delicate products, where an even temperature
is necessary, are provided with a brine circulating system, both direct
and indirect, and by means of electric fans for the distribution of air
a uniform temperature throughout the rooms is secured. There is a
complete ventilating system by which all foul air and gases are removed
from any room in the building witliout changing the temperature. A
system is also maintained for controlling the humidity of the atmos-
phere of all rooms where desirable. The entire building is furnished
with electric light ; no other kind of light is permitted. There are six
high-speed elevators, each capable of lifting four thousand pounds, two
for each section of the building, which provide equal service and per-
mit a separate handling of articles of high odor. In every desirable
or necessary adjunct this immense plant affords to the growers, ship-
pers and handlers of all classes of perishable products an institution
for safe, economical and advantageous storage and shipment of their
goods unequaled in the United States. The officers of the company are:
Linton A. Cox, president; G. A. W. Dodge, treasurer, and Theo. E.
Myers, secretary.
Express Companies — The United States Express Company, Ameri-
can Express Company and the Adams Express Company have offices in
this city and forward freight directly over their lines and through the
agency of other lines throughout this and foreign countries. They also
issue money orders and act as purchasing agents.
Transfer and Storage Companies are well represented in Indian-
apolis and are a necessary and valuable adjunct to Its magnificent ship-
ping facilities.
The Hogan Transfer and Storage Company, the foremost in the
Hue in this ciity, began business in 1892. \Vm. J. Hogan, who is the
sole owner of the company, began business with one wagon, and today
has about thirty wagons for moving furniture, pianos, building ma-
terials, machinery, safes, etc., and about five carloads of equijiment
for hoisting and setting stacks, boilers and engines, safes, machiueiy,
etc. The accompanying engraving is a view of the warehouse where
household goods and pianos etc., are stored and packed. Employment
UYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
HOGAN TRANSFER AND STORAGE COMPANY.
is furnished to oue hundred experienced white men, and the endeavor
is to please the patron, no matter the size of the job. The business is
not confined to Indianapolis but covers the entire state. Among the
notable contracts handled by JMr. Hogan are the following: All the
vault work in the Indiana, Merchants' and Columbia national banks
were placed by him ; the Hoe printing presses and linotypes for the In-
dianapolis News and Indiauapolis Star ; the marble, elevators, furniture
and safes in all the larger buildings of Indianapolis were handled by
him, and the entire plant of the Star was handled by him without a cent
of damage or a moment lost. He raised six steel stacks for the An-
derson, Ind., Wire Xail Company, each stack weighing eleven tons, and
were 140 feet iu length and six feet in diameter. He has been the ofH-
cial transfer man for the Indiana state fair for the past ten years.
Because of his aggressiveness he has been styled "the man who does."
His offices are 125 East Market street.
The Belt Railroad and Stock Yard Company of Indianapolis was
organized iu 1S77. The many advantages that Indianapolis possessed
for the proper administration of a business of its character impressea
those engaged in the live stock trade so forcibly that from the date of
its organization the business conducted here has been exceedingly large
and constantly growing. The geographical location of the yards has
made this the most important jjoint in the country for the unloading,
watering and marketing of stock destined for New England and export
slaughter. From November 12, 1877, to January 1, 1907, there have
been received at the yards over 36,000,000 hogs, 4,000,000 cattle, 3,000,-
000 sheep and 500,000 horses. The total receipts for 1906 were 1,869,-
35y hogs, 3.50.016 cattle, 76,.570 sheep and .SO.lOl horses. The system of
railroads centering at Indi.auapolis makes it the most accessible point
in the country for live stock shippers. The great capacity of the yards
and the facilities for unloading, resting and reshippiug are unequalled
186 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
by any other yards in the country, east or west. The Belt Railroad
having been built and owned by the Stock Yard Co., gives this market .
a decided advantage over others in the respect that no terminal charge
is ever imposed on the shipper.
The shipper is assured of a prompt service in the handling of his
shipments into the yards. Shippers and owners are furnished with sepa-
rate pens for feeding, watering and resting their stock. All pens are en-
tirely covered with composition gravel roofs, furnishing protection to
stock from the storms of winter and the hot suns of summer, which is a
very great saving to the shipper in the way of shrinkages in weights, and
a great protection in all sorts of weather to buyers and sellers in their
daily ti-ade operations. This is a strictly cash market, and is noted the
country over for its steady prices and the limited range of its fluctuations
as compared with other markets. This company makes but one yardage
charge during the entire time stock remains on the market. The only
other source of revenue is the charge for feed, from which sources the
revenue is derived to cover all expenses incident to the operation and
maintenance of the yards, comprising construction and betterments,
maintenance of property, cost of hay, corn, oats, weighing of live
stock, water-works system, taxes, insurance, fuel, gas electric light-
ing, tools lost, stock yards cleaning, labor of a vast number of em-
ployes; current expenses, such as attorneys' fees, books, stationery-,
printing, salaries of officers, agents and clerical force and of police and
fire departments, interest on bonds and capital invested, all of which
expenditure is incurred for the maintenance of this market, and ac-
crues to the direct benefit of its patrons and shippers of live stock.
The charges at these yards are lower than at any other yards in the
west, there being no yardage charge on live stock in transit unloaded
here and destined for other points. The unloading, yarding, watering,
feeding and weighing of live stock is done by the company's employes,
relieving the shipper from all such care and responsibility. The com-
mission salesmen and buyers on this market enjoy the reputation of
being thoroughly reliable. There are between twenty and thirty firms
located at the Union Stock Yards.
Stock Yards Hotel— The Exchange hotel connected with the Union
Stock Yards under its management offers every accommodation looking
to the convenience and comfort of its patrons, at reasonable rates. The
hotel has a first-class lunchroom in connection with it, which is kept
open day and night. The oflBcers of the company are Sam E. Rauh,
president; Julius A. Hanson, vice-president; H. C. Graybill, traffic man-
ager; John H. Holliday, secretary, and H. D. Lane, auditor.
Horse and Mule Auction Barns — The horse and mule market has
shown a phenomenal growth since its beginning in the fall of ISOG.
The new brick barns for the accommodation of this branch of the busi-
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ness are considered by all dealers as far surpassing any bams in the
entire country. There have been sold on the market since its beginning
443J277 horses. Private as well as auction sales of fanc.v drivers,
coachers, cobs, and park horses are conducted throughout the week by
the reliable and energetic firm of the Blair-Baker Horse Co., and the
Reardon, Black & Quade Horse Co., who have brought to this market
the fullest representation of eastern, southern and European buyers,
all of whom concede that with the superb facilities for stabling, handling
and speeding horses Indianapolis ranks highest in the whole country
and is destined to become one of the world's greatest horse markets.
H. H. Fletcher & Co., live stock commission merchants, is one of
the l)est known firms doing business at
the Union Stock Yards of Indianapolis
and it has an established reputation for
fair and equal treatment to all patrons.
The firm was established by Horace H.
I'letcher, who was born on a farm, on
which a part of the city of Indianapolis
now stands. It does not necessarily fol-
low that Mr. Fletcher is an old man, for
the gro\vth of the city has been very rapid
and extensive. Mr. Fletcher has been
identified with agriculture in its various
branches all his life, and ten years ago
he established the firm of which he is now
the senior member. Charles W. Re.vnolds
is a native of Jacksonville. 111. His edu-
cation as a stockman was acquired first
as a country buj er and shipper and afterward as a salesman in Kansas
City, St. Louis and Chicago yards. Mr. Re.vnolds' special line is cattle,
calves and sheep. Walter A. Moore, third member of the firm, is from
Casey. 111. (Effingham being his birthplace). Early in life he chose the
live stock commission business for a vocation and went to the Chicago
yards. Sixteen years' experience .ns a car ho.g salesman has developed
Mr. Moore's talents and ability in this line.
H. H. FLETCHER.
Indianapolis had a newspaper before it bad mail facilities, roads,
or even the most primitive means of regular communication with the
outside world. There are at present over ninety daily, weekly, bi-
monthly, monthly and quarterly publications issued from this city. In
class or industrial publications Indianapolis is exceptionally well rep-
resented, some of the most influential journals of their iiind in the coun-
try being published here. In recent years this city has also become
prominent as a book and music publishing center. In the mechanical
and manufacturing branches of the printing business it has kept pace
with the largest cities in the country, and it affords advantages in the
production of blank books, coupon books, bank and county otBce sup-
plies not excelled elsewhere. There are several large plants located here
engaged in this work, and Indianapolis ranks fifth in size as a pub-
lishing center in this countrj-.
The Indianapolis News is now the oldest daily paper published in
Indianapolis. It was founded by John H. Holliday in 1809, and has
had a continuous existence from that date. It was the first two-cent
(ten cents a week) daily paper in the West. Though not an old paper,
as compared with other pultlications in the East, yet its career spans
practically the period of development of the modern newspaper. From
a small four-page affair, for which two cents was charged, it has grown
so that now it averages 20 eight-column pages, and on Fridays and
Saturdays prints from twenty -eight to thirty-two pages. Its equipment
is ample for a paper of this magnitude, requiring twenty-four linotype
machines and four presses, two sextuples and two quintuples. Equip-
ment does not itake a newspaper, yet a modem plant is a necessity for
an up-to-date daily publication.
The News was the first paper, so far as is known, to drive its
presses electrically. Mr. Charles J. Jenney made his experiments in
this line in the News pressroom, and finding the process practicable,
the paper adopted it. For yenrs every piece of machinery in the equip-
ment has had its Individual motor.
Few newspapers carry more advertising than does the News. It
190 HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF lyOIANAJPOLIS.
averaged for 1906 and 1907, for instance, 74 columns daily, of whie
18 columns were classified. It is not, therefore, altogether from choic
that the News is a large ijublicatiou, but its theory is that there shouli
be as much news and editorial matter in the newspaper as there
advertising, and even to approximate this it is necessary to publish
very large paper. '
A newspaper's prosperity and influence ought to grow with th.
city with which it is identified. So with the Indianapolis News. ludi
anapolis had less than 48,000 people when the News was established
Now the city numbers more than 200,000 and the News prints and sell:
more than 75,000 copies daily. It has always been an independent papei
but never neutral, and is admired by its constituents both for the friend;
and the enemies it has made. Few of the subscribers to the first copj
of this paper, and doubtless none of its early employes, supposed that
it would outlive its once powerful rivals. . The old Indianapolis Journa:
and the Indianapolis Sentinel, which had been the morning papers evei
since Indianapolis was a city, and which had gained wide influence
throughout the state and even the nation, one after the other suc-
cumbed. The last one to suspend was the Sentinel which, after an
existence of over eight)' years, ceased publication in the Spring of 1906.
Its physical plant and effects were bought by the News, which had;
previously also talien over the Indianapolis Press, a comparatively re-
cent and well-equipped afternoon paper.
The News has virtually had but two owners, its founder and his
associates, and the present proprietors, Delavau Smith and Charles R.
Williams, the latter of whom is the editor. Change by way of growth
in the News has been constant, but the changes for change's sal^e have
been few. There are employes in every department of the paper who
have grown up with it. The present General Manager, Hilton U. Brown,
began with it as market reporter a quarter of a century ago. The
first foreman of the paper, E. H. Perkins, is still living and is still on
the pay-roll, though no longer actively at work. His successor, Ed.
Harding, of an old and well known tribe of newspaper men, is the sec-
ond foreman the paper has had. His assistant, William Ellis, and some
others of the composing-room force have been with the paper sub-
stantially since its organization. The Business Manager, O. R. Johnson,
was for many years Telegraph Editor of the paper, and the State
Editor, Gideon B. Thompson, has seen two generations of newspaper
men come and go, and is still one of the youngest men on the force.
The Managing Editor is Richard Smith, long connected with the Asso-
ciated Press and other news agencies. For many years the News has
shown an active interest in the welfare of its carriers. Among the
adjuncts of this department is a fully-equipped brass band. One hun-
dred boys are under constant training, from which the band itself, of
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about fifty pieces, is recruited. Probably the ablest band master for
juvenile organizations in the country has direction of this department
— J. B. Vanderworker.
The paper has frequently demonstrated its interest in affairs col-
lateral to newspaper work. As for instance, its maintains a fresh air
station in the summer for children and disabled women. In the winter
it hunts out the suffering and sick families and supplies them with
coal and medical treatment out of funds contributed by its subscribers.
It started a fund with which a monument to General Lawton was built.
It sent a correspondent to the Japanese-Russian war. One of its repre-
sentatives is now traveling around the world. It takes an active part
in all municipal and state affairs. The paper is permanently housed
at 34-3G West Washington Street, with a fireproof mechanical building
in the rear.
The Indianapolis Sun — The first number of the Indianapolis Sun
was issued on Jlay 12, 1888. The proprietors were young men from
Cleveland and Detroit, who had been educated along the distinct lines
of one-cent newspaper work. The first number was a small, six-column,
four-page paper, and it contained local matter principally. The Sun
was so well received by the Indianapolis public that it was soon en-
larged to a seven-column paper. In 1893— in the midst of the panic —
it had progressed to a degree that warranted it in adding a fast per-
fecting press to its equipment. When the panic had passed into his-
tory the Sun became an eight-page paper, six columns to the page, and
its success in a field that had witnessed the rise and fall of many daily
newspapers attracted attention all over the state. On January 29,
1901, the Sun's plant and buildings were destroyed by fire, but the paper
was issued daily and on time from the Indianapolis Journal office.
In the meantime an elegant new three-story building was erected on
the old site at 123-125 East Ohio street, and equipped with the best
printing material obtainable, including a fast quadruple Hoe press,
capable of printing 48,000 papers per hour. On May 8 the Sun occu-
pied its new building and enjoyed the advantages of its improved facil-
ities. Since that time its strides forward have been more marked than
formerly. The Sun has alwaj-s been independent in politics, giving
its indorsement to competent candidates rather than party tickets. Its
influence in this field has always been marked. It has also been a con-
sistent advocate and supporter of the best interests of Indianapolis. In
its twenty years of life it has been enlarged to about five times its
original size, and has broadened from a local paper to one of general
and comprehensive strength. Aside from its home force, it has cor-
respondents and readers all over the state and receives a total of 15,000
words of telegi-aph from all parts of the world daily. Its present edi-
tor and manager is Fred L. Purdy; business manager, A. C. Keifer,
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194 HYMAX'S HANDBOOK OF IVDIANAPOLIS.
and managing editor, W. L. Burns. Messrs. Purdy and Keifer were
among the original projectora of the Sun, and have contributed largely
to its success.
The Indianapolis Star was established in 1903, the first issue ap-
pearing on June 6th. The first home of the paper was at 115 East
Ohio Street in an eight-room building that for years had done service
as a residence. In these cramped quarters the editorial and mechanical
forces conducted their worlj, the business department having rooms
several doors east. On Sept. 27th of that year the editorial and art
departments, together with the composing room forces and pressmen,
were removed to the Sentinel building on South Illinois Street. The
paper was published from here until March 22, 1904, when it took
possession of the four-story building at the corner of Circle and Mar-
-ket Streets, I^nown as the Hendricks block or Iroquois Hotel, and began
publication on its own presses and with all departments assembled
one building. Immediately after it was started the Star associated itself
with the Muncie Star and the Terre Haute Express, now the Terre
Haute Star, the three forming the chain of papers known as the Star
League. At the time the Star was established there were already four
other English daily newspapers in the city. It was the belief of the
Star management that though each of these papers had merit in their
own respective ways, none of them fully met the needs or successfully
filled the requirements of the general public. Prom the first, there-
fore, the endeavor was to meet the popular taste, and its success in
this direction is proved by the fact that in one month after its first
issue it had 27,249 bona fide subscribers ; in three months it had 41,645 ;
in six months 70,S;i6, and in one year 80,644. In February, eight months
after it was started, its circulation passed that of any other Indiana
newspaper. The circulation growth steadily continued, and the average
daily circulation for March, 1907, was 100,000. On June 8, 1904, the
Star management bought the Indianapolis Journal, its morning con-
temporary, a high-class newspaper established as a weekly in 1S23
and as a daily in 1850. The Journal was merged with the Star and
some of its best features incorporated in the latter paper. In February,
1906, the Star bought the Sunday Sentinel and combined it with the
Sunday Star. Thus the Star became the only Sunday and only morn-
ing newspaper in Indianapolis. In October, 1904, the three papers
composing the Star League passed into the hands of its present manage-
ment, under whose administration the Indianapolis, Muncie and Terre
Haute papers have achieved even more marked popularity and success
than in their earlier history. In June, 1907, the Indianapolis Star re-
moved to its present quarters at the northeast corner of Pennsylvania
and New York Streets, a building built especially for its use, and one
of the most completely equipped and commodious newspaper establish-
ments in the country. The Star is independent in politics.
196 HYMAN-IJ HANDBOOK OF jyDlAXAPOLIS.
The Reader Magazine — Early in 1904 The Bobbs-JIerrill Company
acquired The Reader Magazine, a periodical which had made its slender
beginnings in New York. The editorial and business offices were trans-
ferred to Indianapolis and the magazine was henceforth printed by The
Holienbeck Press, a corporation affiliated with The Bobbs-JIerrill Com-
pany. Under the control of the 0rm The Reader has grown into a
splendid illustrated monthly, at once entertaining and informative, in-
fluential in its opinions and thoroughly imbued with the spirit of
America. The Reader is a force in public affairs. It contains serial
stories that invariably become the country's most popular novels, short
stories by the best writers, feature articles of an intensely personal and
concrete interest by distinguished men and women who know whereof
they speak, and editorial comment that is trenchant, sensible and enthu-
siastic. Its circulation is national, its advertising of the highest class.
The Home Magazine was inaugurated liy The Bobbs-Merrill Com-
pany in Hay, 1906, as a result of the consolidation of Madame, the
official organ of The National Council of Women, with The Home Maga-
zine, founded by Jlrs. John A. Logan in ^Yashington in 1886. This new
and greater Home Magazine was designed along original lines to appeal
to every member of the family circle. Its interest centers in the home
as an institution. It regards everything in its relation to the home.
Its fiction is for the delight of all the group that gathers around the
lamp in the sitting room. Its departments are conducted by men and
women of authority, with the direct purpose of showing how to make
the home more comfortable, more attractive, more interesting. They are
not technical, but practical; not for the expert, but for the home-lover;
not for the millionaire, but for men and women of moderate means.
These departments cover such subjects as cookery, housebuilding, in-
terior decoration, housekeeping, florticulture and vegetable garden, the
horse and the stable, poultry and the kennel, fashions, embroidery and
needlework, health and hygiene. All the departments are fully illus-
trated. Like The Reader, The Home Magazine is printed in Indianapolis
by The Holienbeck Press, which is taxed to its utmost capacity to com-
plete the long monthly run of hundreds of thousands of copies. The
best advertisers of America use, and continue to use, the columns of The
Home Magazine.
The Indianapolis Trade Journal, established in 1890 by William H.
Robson, editor and publisher, represents the jobbing interests of the
city, and circulates throughout the middle west.
The Daily Reporter, published by the Reporter Publishing Com-
pany, makes a specialty of court news, etc.
The Indianapolis Daily Live Stock Journal is devoted to the inter-
ests of shippers and is published at the Union Stock Yards.
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The German Daily Telegraph and Tribune, established 1865, is
the only Gemiau aad the oldest daily newspaper published in this city.
It is independent-democratic in politics, and is a member of the Asso-
ciated Press. It is published by the Gutenberg Co. The Sunday Spott-
vogel, a humorous and literary paper, established in 1865, is also pub-
lished by this company.
Other Publications are numerous, embracing weekly, semi-monthly
and monthly issues, among which are a number of the most influential
trade journals in America.
The Clay=Worker was established in January, 1884, by Mr. J. J.
W. Billingsley, F. W. Patton and Theo. A. Randall. Mr. Randall soon
afterwards acquired a controlling interest and has edited and man-
aged the magazine ever since. Under his direction the Clay-Worker
has attained a world-wide reputation, having subscribers in every civi-
lized country. Through the influence of the Clay-Worker and its editor
th^j National Association of Brick Manufacturers was established in
1S86, and has proven a potent factor in advancing the brick industry.
Mr. Randall has been secretary of the association since its organiza-
tion. In 1897 the Clay-Worker was instrumental in establishing a school
for clayworkers at the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and at
the national convention held there in 1890 the American Ceramic Society
was organized. Indeed, the Clay -Worker has been intimately connected
with every progressive move made in the world of ceramics since it
was established twenty-three years ago, and has made Indianaijolis a
household word in many localities where but for it the people would
scarcely know that the Hoosier capital was on the map. It was the
first paper in the world published in the interest of clay-workers. Mr.
Randall is still secretary of the National Brick Manufacturers' Asso-
ciation and the Clay-Worlcer remains unequaled in its field.
Municipal Engineering, published by Municipal Engineering Com-
pany, the best and most important magazine devoted to the particular
field which it fills, was established in 1890. It is recognized as the fore-
most representative of the interests connected with the improvement
of cities, embracing the field of paving, sewerage, waterworks, parks,
etc. It circulates throughout the United States, Canada and foreign
countries. From an unpretentious journal of sixteen pages it has
grown to a magazine of nearly 180 pages. Its editorial policy has been
to rely on men whose teclinieal education and experience have distin-
guished them as best qualified to discuss questions treated in the masa-
zine, and civil engineers, analytical chemists, contractors and others
who have achieved the distinction of being foremost in their class,
are among its contributors. The officers of the company are: William
Fortune, president ; Charles C. Brown, editor, and W. P. Cosgrove, ad-
vertising inanagor. The company also publishes the directory of the
198 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
American Cement Industries, the standard reference and credit rating
booli of tlie cement field. They also publish the Hand-Book for Cement
Users and various other publications. A branch office is conducted in
New York City.
The Bobbs=Merrill Company, publishers, booksellers and station-
ers, traces its existence back without a break to the house founded in
1838 by Samuel Merrill, one of the earliest citizens of Indianapolis.
The present officers of the corporation are: W. C. Bobbs, President;
John J. Curtis, Vice-President; Charles W. Merrill, Secretary and
Treasurer. The Indianapolis offices are at 9-11 West Washington Street.
The New York office is at 34 Union Square; the Chicago office at 337
Marquette Building. In the course of nearly three-quarters of a century
the business has developed until now it embraces the following depart-
ments :
Retail Department: Books and Stationery — The large, friendly,
well-lighted store invites customers ranging from the man who wants
a pen point to the man who wants a whole library of books. It aims
to have at hand or at easy call every book published. To accomplish
this necessitates the carrying of an exceptionally heavy stock in every
field of literary effort. Towers of recent novels line the aisles. On the
many tables and in the shelves, to which the customer has free acceso.
are to be found innumerable editions of the standard authors, and the
works of note in poetry, art, belles lettres, religion, science, etc., etc.
In the rear of the store the handsome booth erected by the firm at the
St. Louis Exposition has been made over into a Book Nook, where the
book-lover may browse at his leisure among rare first editions and edi-
tions de luxe, write his letters in peace and discuss with his cronies the
progress of the world. On the magazine counter are displayed the cur-
rent issues of one hundred and eighty-six periodicals. The stationery
side is no less complete, including, besides the expected equipment in
the commercial and society branches, the best of fine engraving, all
sorts of filing des'ices and an elaborate assortment of brass, copper and
leather goods.
Law Book Department — As publishers of law books The Bobbs-
Merrill Company ranks among the very greatest houses in the world.
This department maintains a large staff of editors exclusively at work
upon the preparation of its books, and a selling force e(iually large to
dispose of them. Among its publications are many of the standard legal
treatises, books that are accepted as authority in both England and
America. Its list of authors contains the names of the most prominent
legal writers in the United States, including Judges Leonard A. Jones.
Seymour D. Thompson, Byron IC. Elliott, R. M. Benjamin, John M.
Van Fleet and John II. Gillette. One of the most important under-
takings of the house has been the compilation of Bums' Indiana Statutes,
200 UYMAX'8 HAXIIBOOK OF INDlAyAPOLIS.
which has had a continuous influence on the legislative and judicial
history of the state. Among the legal educational works are the books of
Professors Horace L. Wilgus, James H. Brewster, Charles A. Graves,
V. H. Roberts and E. H. Woodruff. In addition to works of its own pub-
lication the Law Book Department carries a complete stock of the lines
of other law publishers. It engages also in the publication of text-
books for commercial schools.
Publishing Department : In the last ten years The Bobbs-Merrill
Company's list of general publications has been lengthened and strength-
ened until ft has made Indianapolis rank third among the publishin^j;
centers of America, surpassed only by New York and Boston, and until,
furthermore, it has made publishing rank third among the industries
of the city. While this list embraces the works of authors from every
quarter of the country, The Bobbs-Merrill Company has been particu-
larly active in the recent remarkable development of literary output in
the Middle West. The heart and center of this development -is Indiana,
and among the distinguished writers of the state whose books have
been published by the firm are James Whitcomb Riley, Benjamin Har-
rison, David Turpie, Daniel W. Voorhees, Albert J. Beveridge, Maurice
Thompson, Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Meredith Nicholson, George
Ade, Elizabeth Miller and John T. McCutcheou. The success of the
department has been achieved by the acceptance of only clean, whole-
some and spirited manuscripts, by the frank ajiplicatiou of commercial
methods to the sale of the books and by the exercise of originality in
promotion and advertising.
The Hollenbeck Press, one of the most notable printing estab-
lishments in the city, was established by C. E. Hollenbeck, successor to
Carlou & Hollenbeck. This is one of the oldest establishments in the
city and has always enjoyed the distinction of producing fine work,
and has had a continuous existence since 1SG4. The new plant at the
northwest corner of Market and New Jersey streets was erected in 190i.
It was built especially for the business and is equipped with the most
modern printing machinery and appliances for the production of large
edition work. The line of work done by this house embraces everything
in job, book and publication printing and binding, and the character of
the work done is not excelled in this country. Many of the well-known
illustrated publications published in this city are issued from this press
and are fine examples of first-class printing. About 150 persons are
employed in the various departments. The officers of the company
are: W. C. Bobbs, president; C. W. Merrill, treasurer, and R. E.
Darnaby, manager.
Levey Bros. & Co. — The growth of a community is the growth of
its iustitutions. and no other concern in the city has contributed more
liberally to greater Indianapolis than Levey Bros. & Co., Inc. For
202 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
sixty years the uame -Levey" has been identified with the bank supply
business, and there is not a bank iu the United States that is not
familiar with it.
In 1848 the business was founded in Madison, Ind., by Wni. P.
Levey. In tho early days the field was limited. Banks were not so
numerous, and the business of Levey Bros. & Co. was comparatively
small. It was necessarily confined to Indiana and adjacent states, but
back of it there were men who saw the great possibilities in the growth
of the country, and the business was aggressively carried into con-
stantly widening territory. Today Levey Bros. & Co. cover every state
iu the Union, Canada and our island possessions, and are conceded to
occupy the foremost position in the manufacture of bank supplies.
Two separate manufacturing plants take care of this enormous
business. The main factory, shown by the illustration, is located at
Ohio and Senate Avenue, on the famous State House Square. Here
every detail of lithographing, printing, embossing and binding is handled.
Every manufacturing department is located on one floor, under saw-
tooth skylights, and every facility and appliance known to the stationer}'
manufacturing business is employed. The accounting, advertising, cor-
respondence, order and mailing departments of this concern make up
one of if not the largest office force of any manufacturing concern in
the cit}'.
At Willard and Merrill Streets is located the Furniture and Fix-
ture factory, where bank interior fittings are made exclusively. This
factory has built fixtures for financial institutions iu every state in
the Union, and in addition bus equipped banks in Manila, P. I.; Juneau,
Alaska, and Ponce, Porto Rico. There is no other bank supply house
in the country that can handle the equipping of a bank from the vacant
room to the opening for business, every detail of such equipping being
accomplished under one management and without subletting any part
of the contract. Just how phenomenal has been the growth of this
concern can be appreciated when it is known that it is operated entirely
on the mail order plan. Levey Bros. & Co. do not have any traveling
salesmen.
The building of this business to its present magnitude has not been
an easy task. The result has been achieved in the face of steadily in-
creasing competition, and is due to close and watchful attention to the
enormous detail of the business, and to the ability of the management
to direct the application of the most economical and practical mechanical
inventions in manufacturing.
Thornton=Levey Co. — Established twenty-five years ago as a small
stationery store, the firm of Thornton-Levey has grown to be one of the
leading manufacturing industries of Indianapolis, employing over one
hundred people. The amount of business transacted by this firm in
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THORNTON-LEVEY CO.
wholesale and retail commercial stationery is more than that of all
similar houses in Inrlianapolis combined. In addition to this, the manu-
facturing establishment includes a modernly equipped printing office,
ruling room, blank book bindery and lithograiJhiug and engraving de-
partments. It has been the special pride of this company to use
nothing but the very highest grade and latest improved machinery, and
the quality of work produced attests the wisdom of this "nothing-but-
the-besf policy.
Every office requirement of the up-to-date business man is carried
in stock ready for immediate delivery, and the name of Thornton-Levey
Co. is known throughout the entire length and breadth of Indiana.
Commercial stationery, county and township records and supplies of
all kinds, bank printing and lithographing, and catalog and booklet
printing. In these lines Thornton-Levey Company stands pre-eminent
as manufacturers of strictly high-class goods and at reasonable prices.
The general offices are located at the corner of Pennsylvania and
Maryland streets, in the heart of the wholesale district, and within
convenient walking distance of both the Union Depot and the Inter-
urban Station. Out of town customers are requested to call and make
BYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS. 205
it their headquarters while in Indianapolis, and a day seldom passes
without from twenty to fifty customers dropping in from all over the
state.
Indianapolis cau well be proud of having such a complete office
equipment repository.
Allison Coupon Company — An enterprise of Indiauaiiolis which
has attained world-wide tame and patronage is the Allison Coupon
Company, condiKliiiiC Inisiness at 536-8 East Market street, as manufac-
turers of coupon books. The busi"pss was established in 1887 by the
ALLISON COUPON COMPANY.
late N. S. Allison, and in August. 189.3, the present company was incor-
porated. Has a paid-in cnpital stock and surplus of 5>150,000.00, the
officers being: John S. Borryliill. president; Wallace S. Allison, secre-
tary, and D. 0. Allison, superintendent. The premises utilized com-
prise a three-story and basement brick structure, 50x205 feet in dimen-
sions, and there is a complete equipment of machinery adapted to the
business, and eighty hands are employed in the e.xtensive operations
of the company. They manufacture coupon books for railroad eat-
ing houses and railroad systems, street railways, merchants, ice com-
panies, restaurants, commissary stores, clubs and various other uses;
their coupon boolis beiug arranged upon methods which have been
206 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
approved by experience and are recognized as the best devices of their
kind. The demand for them has not only extended all over the United
States but practically all over the vi'orld with an extensive foreign de-
mand.
Indianapolis Electrotype Foundry, 341 to 349 E. Market Street,
was established in 1875. In 1888 it was incorporated under the laws
of Indiana with a paid capital of $15,000, A. W. Marshall being the
president ; Geo. L. Davis, vice-president ; D. G. Wiley, secretary and
treasurer. The officers are thoroughly practical and able business men,
fully conversant with every detail of this industry. They have recently
removed to their new building located at the corner of Market and
New Jersey Streets, where they have a model plant, well lighted, well
ventilated and equipped with the latest improved machinery and appli-
ances. They do a general line of electrotypiug and nickeltyping and
make a specialty of high grade work. Their long experience and mod-
ern equipment and the special methods they employ place them in the
front ranks in their line. As evidence of this, they have a large trade
among the consumers of their product who appreciate quality. Their
nickeltypes from halftones are far above the average and are as
nearly perfect as can be made. In addition to their electrotyping and
nickeltyping business they carry a line of printers' supplies, consisting
of cabinets, cases, stones, leads, slugs, brass rule, etc. They carry
only the best grades, each article being made by the' leading manufac-
turer in the line. The goods in this department are sold at manufac-
turers' prices and satisfaction guaranteed. The policy of this company
is that every customer must have full value for his money, prompt
service and courteous treatment, and a conscientious effort is made by
the management to see that this policy is carried out.
The Indianapolis Engraving and Electrotyping Co. was estab-
lished in 1804. About two years ago the company was completely
reorganized. The quality of the output they insisted upon demanded a
plant strictly up to date in every particular. To meet this demand the
building at New Jersey and Market streets, in which they are now
located, was erected, planned to meet every requirement for quality,
speed and economy; the equipment installed containing every modern
device to aid in achieving the best results. Operating this they have
a force of skilled workmen with the knowledge, taste and training
which fits them to utilize their plant and equipment to its utmost
capacity. Probably the greatest factor in the remarkable success of this
concern, which in the last two years has more than doubled its business,
is found in the fact that in direct control of each department is one of
the proprietors, each of whom is a progressive, thoroughly competent
man in his line who insists that what should be done done must be
done. As a direct result of this arrangement very superior results have
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INDIANAPOLIS ELECTROTYPE FOUNDRY.
been attained, together with the greatest ecououiy iu the production of
the worli ; also a promptness in handling work which is responsible in
a very large measure for the satisfaction they are giving their custom-
ers. It is generally conceded that they occupy the foremost position in
their line of work, which includes the making of printing plates by all
methods — halftones, zinc etchings, wood engravings, duotones, three-
color halftones, etc. They are leaders in illustrating, designing, me-
chanical retouching, wash drawing, pen drawing, etc., having in their
employ a large number of talented and capable artists, each of whom is
a specialist in some particular line. Jlr. H. W. Ballard is president ;
E. C. Ropkey, secretary, and W. S. Allen, treasurer.
F. E. Quick, Photographer — Photography is a many-sided art, and
there are few among the professional classes that have brought their
work up to that point where it is looked upon as art. It is for this
reason that the work of the genuine artist is notable. Mr. Quick is an
artist photographer. Many examples of his work abound in this city
and they are all easily recognized by the character he gives his pic-
tures. Mr. Quick was for a number of years the staff photographer of
the Indiana Sentinel. He has in his possession a fine collection of the
notable views in and about Indianapolis, copies of which he has sent
to many countries. Many of the views on foreign postals of Indian-
apolis are from his camera. Those wanting work of this character in
view or commercial photography should correspond with him. Many
of the views in Hyman's Handbook were made by Mr. Quick. Address
229 Massachusetts avenue, or 'phone Main 827.
HlJ/.l.V.S HANDBOOK OF IXDIAXM'OLIS.
Indiana Electrotype Company— This company was established in
1S93, and is one of the largest concerns in the state engaged in the
production of electrotyijes, stereotypes, wood- and process engi-aving. A
special feature of this concern is the production of "niclile-types," an
advanced
method fov
diiplicatini;
half-tones and
other engi'av-
ing. The coni-
p a u y is lo-
cated at 2;'.
and 25 West
Pearl street.
The CO m -
IS eijuipped
with the lat-
est and most
modern appli-
ances, enabl-
ing it to han-
dle the larg-
est contract
with speed
and economy
and guaran-
teeing the
best of worli-
manship. The members of the company are C. A. Patterson, John B.
Fleck and Joseph E. Fleck.
H. C. Bauer Engraving Company, 107-109 South Pennsylvania
street, designers, engravers, electrotypers and printing plate manufac-
turers, established iu 1SS9, is one of the most extensive concerns of its
kind in the state, where printing plates by every known process are
manufactured with rare skill and excellence. Many of the engravings
used in Hyman's Handbook of Indianapolis are the products of this
institution. A large force of skilled and experienced artists are em-
ployed in the various departments. Designs are furnished for cata-
logues and all kinds of book illustrations, requiring wood, zinc or half-
tone engraving, whicli is a leading specialty of this house, and the
ample facilities which it commands enables it to handle the largest
contracts with promptness and at prices as low as is consistent with
high grade workmanship. The was process is employed in the produc-
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tion of map work, charts, diagrams, etc., which produces results not
attainable in any other method. The trade of this firm extends through-
out this state and adjoining territory, where it enjoys an established
reputation for first-class workmanship.
Wm. B. Burford, Printer, Lithographer and Binder, 38 South
Meridian street and 17, 19, 21 and 23 West Pearl street— This is one of
the oldest and largest general printing establishments in the city. It
was founded in 1802 by Wm. Braden, with Jliles W. Burford as silent
partner. In 1871 Mr. M. W. Burford retivod fi-nni tlie firm and turned
his interest ovei to his
son, Wm. 6. Buifoid .^fc,^£=!isji5=
and in 1875 Mr. Wm B
Burford purchased AIi — _^
Braden's interest in T i
has continued as '=.nl ^
proprietor since 1
present plant is in
tensive one, eml 1 1
printing, binding Iith
graphing, blank I 1
manufacturing, s t e 1 1
copper and photo en
graving departments
Each department is fit
ted with the very litest
improved machineiv m
surlng speed and econ-
omy in the production of work, and are the largest and most complete in
their various lines in the state. The printing department is equipped with
typesetting machines and fifteen cylinder presses and automatic feed-
ers ; one Harris automatic envelope press, with a capacity of more
than 15,000 envelopes per hour ; a steam steel die press, with a capacity
of 5,400 per hour. In the lithograph printing department are five steam
lithographic presses. This is undoubtedly one of the largest and
best equipped plants for printing of all kinds in the west. For over
twenty years Mr. Burford has had the contract for furnishing all the
lithographing, blank books, stationery, printing and binding for the
State of Indiana ; also for more than forty counties in the state. The
stationery department and ofiices are located at 38 South Meridian
street, where a complete line of stationery and cabinet index filing de-
vices are carried, and the factory is situated in the rear, a large six-
story structure, burlt specially for its jiurpose, at 17, 19, 21 and 23 West
Pearl street. Over 250 people are emi)loyed in the various departments,
and the trade extends throughout the central west.
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The W. H. Bass Photo Co., Commercial Photographers, located at
308-310 South New Jersey street, was established by the James Bayne
Co. in 1897 and was bought by W. H. Bass, the present owner, in 1899.
The building they occupy, which is also owned by Mr. Bass, was de-
signed and erected especially for this business. It has a floor space of
3,000 square feet and the largest skylight and operating-room in the
state. Their equipment of lenses and photo-apparatus is the best for
the purpose the market affords. The day of sunlight printing is a p
process and this firm is fully
equipped for doing all ki
of work by artificial light
apparatus, especially designed
for the purpose. While the
photographing of furniture,
beds and machinery is their
main liue, they do a large
general photographic busi-
ness and have probably more
negatives of Indianapolis than
all of the other photographers
of the city, and are the only
ones who have a full photo-
graphic representation of
Crown Hill Cemetery-.
The Quick Photo & En=
graving Co. — An advanced
step in the art of making
printing plates was taken by
this firm when photography
and photo-engraving was combined in one business. As in all things
American, a constantly improved standard is demanded in the printer's
art, highly efficient illustrations is the order of the day in all business.
Our plan embraces the delivery of the finished product, keeping the
entire process of photography, retouching, etching, half-toning and
printing constantly before the observation of artists and experts
the various departments. This makes one concern responsible for per-
fect results, and the old-time comedy farce between the printer and the
engraver and the photographer in shifting responsibility for error and
bad results upon each other has been swept away. Our photographic
department is complete in every detail, equipped for all kinds of com-
mercial and view photography, enlargements and view photography.
We are specialists in supplying and photographing models for general
illustrating purposes and have in stock over 4,000 stock *egatives of
parks, public buildings and beautiful scenery about Indianapolis. The
212 HYMAN'8 HANDBOOK OF lyDIANAPOLIS.
art department is prepared to make all kinds of illustrations, designs
and drawings, to retouch and prepare machinery and other copy for
the engraver. Our engraving department is equipped for the making
of the highest quality in one, two, three and four-color half-tones, zinc
etchings and embossing dies. We are not printers, but knowing the
quality of our printing plates, we are in a position to demand and get
the best quality from the printer. We shoulder this responsibility for
our customers at no greater cost to them, making ourselves responsible
for results. Our location is 77 North New Jersey street. Both phones.
Stafford Engraving Company— Among the country's leading en-
graving and illustrating houses may be placed the StafE6r.d Engraving
Company, Century Building, Indianapolis. The policy of the firm is to
do the verj- highest grade of work in all departments, equal to any
that can be procured in any establishment in the east. This has necessi-
tated the employment of very high salaried men, many of whom are
induced to leave lucrative positions in leading New York, Philadelphia
and Chicago houses. The merit of the output is evidenced by the
character of the customers, being a class that demand the best to be
had, and the constantly gro^^■ing business. It is probable that no house
in New York can show a more satisfactory line of samples of mechanical
work than this concern now has on exhibition. Each artist employed
is a specialist in some one particular line, and to this may be as-
cribed much of the firm's success. Anything that a catalogue, maga-
zine, book, hanger, label or poster may require in the way of an artistic
creation this firm is prepared to do and guarantee satisfaction. The
plates turned cut by the Stafford Engraving Company are always clean,
bright, brilliant and possess unsurpassed printing qualities. A printer
can do a good .iob from this firm's plates for less money than he can an
ordinary job from inferior plates, as less make-ready and washing-up
is required. Six competent men with assistants are employed in the
office and every detail of each order is carefully watched from the
time an order is entered until finished. A new department has been in-
stalled for color work, three and four color halftone plates being pro-
duced by color experts from New York and Chicago. It is expected
that the conceni will stand alongside the best houses in the country in
this line of work. It is safe to say that no house of the kind gives
more uniform satisfaction to its customers than the Stafford Engraving
Company. Its president, E. E. Stafford, established the business in 1890.
Financial Insurance and
Commercial 1n3titution3
BANKS, BROKERS, CLEARING-HOUSE, TRUST AND SECURITY COMPANIES,
SAFETV DEPOSIT, INSURANCE COMPANIES, REAL ESTATE, ETC.
Banking in Indianapolis— The history of banking in Indianapolis
dates back to the early days of the city, when a private bank was started:
but the first chartered bank was the State Bank of Indiana, which
was chartered in 1834 with a capital of $1,600,000. The charter was to
run twenty-five years and half of the capital stock was to be taken by
the state, which raised the money by the sale of bonds. The state's
share of the dividends, after paying the bonds, was to go to the estali-
lishment of a general school fund, and this was the foundation of the
excellent endowment of Indiana's public schools. The investment ulti-
mately yielded to the state .^.3,700,000 after the payment of the bank
bonds. The main hank and one of its branches were located in Indian-
apolis, beginning business November 20, 1832. The first president of
this bank was Samuel Merrill, with whom were associated Calvin
Fletcher, Seaton W. Non-is, Robert Jlorrison and Thomas R. Scott as
directors. In 1840 the bank removed to its new building at Kentucky
avenue and Illinois street. The Indianapolis branch was organized
with Hervey Bates, president, and B. F. Morris, cashier. After the
charter expired, the Bank of the State of Indiana was chartered, the
interest of the state being withdrawn and Hugh MeCulloch, who was
later secretary of the treasury of the United States, became president of
the bank, which remained in business, with seventeen branches, UTitil
the inauguration of the national banking system, when the various
branches were merged into different national banks in their respec;ive
localities. The bank facilities of Indianapolis are furnished by six
national banks, with resources of more than .$34,000,000, and si.^
trust companies, with capital and resources in excess of more than
$14,000,000, in addition to private banks, most of which are devoted
more especially to investment banking and the loaning of money on
mortgages for clients. There is no city in the country where the banks
are of higher standing than in Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis Clearing-house Association, which is composed
of the leading banks of the city, showed bank clearings for twelve months
ending September .30, 1007, auiountiug to .$411,412,111.20 from all of the
banks.
214 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF lyoiAXAPOLIS.
Fletcher National Bank — The oldest bank in the city and the one
carrying the largest deposits, commemorates by its name the connection
with the institution of one of Indiana's pioneer financiers, Stoughton A.
Fletcher. It was organized as a private bank in 1S39 by the firm of
S. A. Fletcher & Co., and has ever been recognized throughout Indiana
for its high eflicienc.y and strength, and no other institution in the state
has more fully enjoyed the confidence of the people.
The history of the "Fletcher Bank," as it is familiarly called, is
inseparably identified with the history of the city itself. The few con-
temporary institutions of its earlier days are remembered only by the
oldest citizen of Indianapolis, and it has witnessed the growth of the
small community of sixty-eight years ago into the largest inland city
in America. During all these years it has constantly enjoyed the fullest
measure of public confidence, passing through every period of general
financial stringency with stability unshaken and credit unimpaired.
On jNIarch 2S, 1808, the bank was reorganized under the national
banking act as the Fletcher National Bank, but the personnel of the
management under which it has remained is such that it retains the
peculiar individuality which attaches to the pioneer hanks of the state.
Its statement dated May 20, 1907. showed capital stock of $500,000; and
the bank had accumulated a surplus fund of $500,000, while it held de-
posits of over $8,000,000 and had total resources of a little less than
$10,000,000. The bank is located iu East Washington street, in the
stone structure known as the Fletcher Bank building. It is a five-
story and basement building, of which the bank occupies the ground
floor and basement for banking otfices and safety deposit vaults. The
bank conducts all of the departments of commercial banking, making
loans and discounts, buying and selling government bonds and exchange,
issuing foreign drafts and letters of credit and making commercial loans.
The safe deposit vaults are equipped in the most approved and modern
manner and afford excellent facilities for the safe-keeping of paperf.
and valuables. The otticers of the bank are : Stoughton J. Fletcher,
president; Stoughton A. Fletcher, vice-president; William A. Hughes,
vice-president ; Charles Latham, cashier ; Ralph K. Smith, assistant cash-
ier, and G. H. Mueller, assistant cashier.
Indiana National Bank of Indianapolis, Indiana — It is of great
importance to a business center to have banking facilities adequate for
the requirements of its business. One of the leading banks iu the state
of Indiana is the Indiana National Bank, which dates its inception back
to 3SG5. It is the direct descendant of an honorable ancestry, the State
Bank of Indiana, one of the earliest and most widely known banks of
the west, which was chartered by special act of the legislature in 1834.
At this time, when the state was being slowly settled with hardy toilers
from the East and South, and when currency was scarce, an institu-
FLETCHErt NATIONAL BANK.
216 HYMAy'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
tion of sueh strength and character was a great aid in marketing the
rich products of these new and distant settlements. Upon the expira-
tion of its charter, in 1S56, this hauls was succeeded by the Bank of the
State of Indiana, with branches in Lawrenceburg, Madison, Terre Haute,
Lafayette, Port Wayne, Richmond and other places. In an address
before the American Bankers' Association at Detroit, Mr. William C.
Cornnell, an eminent linancial writer, said: "It was one of the best
banks the world has ever known," it lived through two terrible panics,
never suspending specie payments. It is a matter of history that the
Chemical Bank of New York, the State Bank of Kentucky at Frankfort,
and the Bank of the State of Indiana, were actually the only banks in
the United States that did not suspend payment during the panic of
1857.
When the civil war had reached its height, the government pro-
posed the organization of national banks, and the directors of the local
branch of the Bank of the State of Indiana organized the Indiana Na-
tional Bank, with George Tousey, president, and David E. Snyder,
cashier. I'rom the beginning it greatly prospered. Mr. Volney T. Ma-
lott bought the controlling interest in the Indiana National Bank in the
year 1S82, and has been the president for over twenty-five years. He,
however, has been engaged in the banking business for fifty years,
starting as teller in AVooley's bank at the age of seventeen. Mr. Malott
is a shrewd and farseeing financier, Iieing progressive and conservative,
and has had for oflieers men of the highest integrity and business abil-
ity. Mr. Wm. Coughleu was vice-president from 1882 to 1894, Mr.
George B. Yandes from 1894 to 1896, and Mr. Edward L. McKee from
1806 to 1904. Mr. McKee was succeeded by Mr. Henry Eitel, who is
now vice-president. Mr. Edward B. Porter, cashier, has been with the
bank t\venty-two years.
The grovith of the bank since Mr. Malott bought control has been
phenomenal. The capital stock in 1882 was .?300.000 and surplus .^70,000.
In August, 1901, the capital stock was increased from earnings to
$1,000,000, and surplus !i!250,000. The board of directors for a number
of years was composed of Volney 1. Malott, Wm. Coughlen, R. S. Mc-
Kee, George Merritt, ^\'. .1. Holliday, George B. Yandes, Chas. H. Brow-
nell and George T. Porter, and they all gave valuable assistance to the
growth and prosperity of the bank and guided it safely through panics
.and financial disturliances.
On January 12. 1897, the Indiana National Bank moved into its
new home, the present magnificent building, which was erected at a
cost of §300,000. The building is of classic architecture, somewhat
resembling the Bank of England, It is conveniently located and is one
of the very few fireproof structures of this kind in Indiana. Its im-
mense vaults are Imilt of laminated chrome steel overlapping plates, no
cast steel or chilled steel entering into their construction.
218 BYMATfi HANDBOOK OF INDIAWAPOLIS.
The officers of the bauk are Jlr. Voluey T. Malott, i)resident ; Mr.
Henry Eitel, vice-president; Mr. Edward B. Torter, cashier, and 'Mr. Ed-
ward D. Jloore, assistant cashier. The present board of directors is
coiuposed of Volney T. Malott, George B. Yaudes, W. J. Ilolliday, Chas.
H. Brownell, .Tohu H. Holliday. Hiram T. Wasson, Edward L. McKee
and Artiiur V. BroM-n. The capital stoclc is |1,000.000 ; surplus and un-
divided profits, $900,000, all from earnings, besides paying dividends;
deposits, ■?7,000,000; loans. ?4..i00,000, and resources about .?10,000,000.
The Merchants' National Bank was established in 1865. A dis-
tinction this banli enjoys that is, perhaps, without parallel in the annals
of banking in this country is the fact that its present chief officers en-
tered the services of the bank as messenger boys, and worked up through
various capacities to their present positions. John P. Frenzel has served
the bank forty years, twenty years of which has been as president. Dur-
ing that period lie has srood out as one of the prominent figures in na-
tional, state and local financial movements and through whose instru-
mentality much of the city's progress in this direction is due. He was
the pioneer in tlie movement that has given Indianapolis its splendid
trust companies, having l)een conspicuous in the work that secured the
passage of the law under which all of the fiduciary institutions are in-
corporated, particularly tlie Indiana Trust Company, of which he is
president. Jlr. Otto N. Frenzel has seen thirty-eight years' service with
the bank, and Oscar F. Frenzel thirty-four years. Under their admin-
istration the bank has become one of the largest and most influential
financial institutions in the state. I'lie Merchants' National Bank be-
gan witli a capital of .^l 00.000. Its first cashier was Volney T. Malott.
Its first charter expired in 1885, but was extended twenty years, and
again extended for twenty years in 1005. During the period of the first
charter, $279,000 in dividends were declared and $20,000 was set aside
as a surplus fund with which the bank started upon its new lease. Its
capital stock now is $1,000,000: surplus and undivided profits, $839,-
255.71 ; total resources, $9,391,264.63, and a deposit line in excess of
$6,000,000 — a large proportion of which represents individual and mer-
cantile deposits. The policy of the bauk is conservative and its business
is confined strictly to commercial banking. On October 1, 1907, the
ninetieth dividend was declared, making the total amount of dividends
paid $1. . 386,724.13 ; in addition ■S.'iOO.OOO has been added to the surplus
of the bank, showing an accumulation of profits during the forty-two
years of its existence of $2,225,000. on an average capital of $310,000.
The officers of the bauk are O. N. Frenzel, president ; .1. P. Frenzel, first
vice-president : Fred Fahnley, second vice-president ; O. F. Frenzel,
cashier ; J. P. Frenzel, Jr., assistant cashier. The directors are J. F.
Failey, Fred Fahnley, Albert Lieber, Paul 11. Krauss, J. P. Frenzel, O. N.
Frenzel and Henry Wetzel.
THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL
220 HYAIAN'S HANDBOOK OF JXDIAXAPOLIS.
The Merchants' National Bank is most fittingly emphasizing its long
and successful career in the erection of its new bank and office building
at the comer of Washington and Meridian streets. When completed it
will not only contain the finest and best appointed banking rooms, but
will be the most eonsi)icuous business and office structure in tlie city.
It will be a sixteen-story building, and the structure lias been designed
in accordance with the latest practice in the matter of office buildings
and will include all of the very latest improvements. One half of the
ground floor and the second floor will be given over entirely to the use
of a monumental banking room for the use of the Merchants' National
Bank. In the treatment of the banking room, which is 66 feet wide by
90 feet long, nothing has been spared in the use of space or the employ-
ment of sumptuous materials to make this apartment one of the no-
table banking rooms of the country.
The safety deposit department, which will be complete In Its equip-
ment, will occupy the basement. It will be reached by a marble stair-
case leading from the ground tioor lobby immediately next the bank
entrance and descending directly to a public lobby in the basement. Next
to the public lobby will be the office of the manager of the safety de-
posit department. Passing through a massive grille the spectator will
find himself in the customers' lobby with coupon rooms at either end
and the bank vault immediately in front of him. The bank vault will
be cased in marble and will be 31 feet long by 12 feet wide. The public
lohby will be 20 feet wide and 56 feet long and will have in connection
with it an ample trunk vault, and the usual conveniences, including a
retiring room for women.
The vault front will be a formidable one, with a massive circular
door. The interior will be lined witli boxes of polished bronze on two
sides. The safety deposit vault will be opened with 1.400 boxes, but
with a capacity for 2,900. which will have every protection against inva-
sion by fire, mobs or .anything that the ingenuity of man can devise. The
funds of the bank are to be deposited in wall safes, which will occupy
a part of one side of the vault. These safes belonging to the bank will
be in nowise distinguished from the boxes in the safetj- deposit section
except by their size. The bank's safes are placed in the customers'
vault, witli the idea that what constitutes safety for the customer will
constitute safety for the bank itself.
In the basement and sub-basement at the Pearl street end of the
building will be placed the mechanical plant, which has been provided
at this point at the expense of heavy concrete and steel retaining walls.
The entrance to both the banking room and the offices will be by
means of a single doorway placed at the center of the Meridian street
frontage. This doorway opens into a vestibule from which one passes
immediately into the main lobby. Immediately in front are the ele-
COMMERCIAL CLUB BUILDIN3.
222
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vators, to the left inside entrances to the shops and to the right the main
doorway to the banlc itself.
The Capital National Bank was incorporated in 1S80, and from its
establishment has been recognized as one of the most progressive finan-
cial institutions in the state. Its statement August 22. 1907, showed
capital stock of $500,000, surplus fund $200,000, and undivided profits
of $08,082.02, and total resources of $6,954,336.81. The bank occupies,
the entire lower floor of the Commercial Club building, which is situated
in the heart of the wholesale and retail district. Accounts of banks,
bankers, firms, corporations and individuals are respectfully solicited.
Reliable information regarding Indianapolis cheerfully furnished, and
visitors are invited to call. This b.-xnk is especially prepared to furnisk
letters of credit and bankers' checks available in all countries.
The officers of the bank are Frank D. Stalnaker, president ; Andrew
Smith, vice-president, John J. Appel, vice-president ; E. I. Fisher, vice-
president; Hiram W. Jloore. cashier; Gwynn F. Patterson, assistant
cashier. Board of directors are William C. Bobbs, president Bobbs-
Merrill Co. ; Aquilla Q. .Jones, Lawyer, Ayres, Jones & Hollett ; Emanuel
1. Fisher, treasurer Capital Paper Co.; Ilarrj- J. Milligan. law.ver and
capitalist; John J. Appel, real estate. Gregory & Appel; Ambrose G.
irrTERIOR COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK.
HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
223
Lupton, cashier Blackford County Bank, Hartford City, Ind. ; Crawford
Fairbanks, capitalist; W. H. Powell, president National Branch Bank,
Madison, Ind.; Frank D. Stalnaker, president; Andrew Smith, vice-
president ; Hiram W. Moore, cashier.
The Columbia National Bank opened for business June 3, 1901,
with a capital of three hundred thousand dollars ; it occupied temporary-
quarters until January 11, 1902, when it moved into its present splendid
offices. No. 14-10 Bast Washington street, in a building erected specially
for it. The Qrst officers of the bank were Mortimer Levering, presi-
dent; A. A. Barnes, vice-pregident ; W. F. C. Golt, cashier; W. K.
Sproule, Jr., assistant cashier. In December, 1903, Mr. Levering resigned
as president, and was succeeded by Mr. M. B. Wilson, who had been for
many years president of the Capital National Bank, a man well and fa-
vorably known, and of wide banking experience. The present board of
directors are A. A. Barnes, proprietor of the Udell Works; T. B. Lay-
cock, president of the T. B. liaycock Manufacturing Co. ; H. W. Miller,
.ItRICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING,
i!24 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
formerly treasurer of Marion county; L. P. Newby, president Citizens'
State Bank, Knightstown, Ind. ; E. H. Tripp, Union Storage and Trans-
fer Company: R. i:". Van Camp, Van Camp Hardware and Iron Com-
pany ; C. E. Coffin, president Central Trust Company ; M. B. Wilson,
president Columbia National Banls. The officers and directors of tlie
bank are men who stand foremost in the commercial, manufacturing
and financial circles of the citj' and state, and while the bank enjoys
a reputation of conservatism, it is regarded as one of the progressive
financial institutions of the city.
The American National Bank has had an interesting history. It
was organized by John Peri'in and began business February 4, 1901,
with $250,000 capital, and the first day's deposits amounted to ?366,-
371.75. The capital and surplus have been increased from time to time
until they are now two millions. The deposits at the statements to the
comptroller in August, 1907, were $7,30.3,187.68.
The building that the bank is now occupying was formerly the Fed-
eral building and postoffice.
The bank uses the first floor and the basement. The three rental
floors (the \\indows of the fourth story open only on the court) give
such an income as to render the bank's occupation quite inexpensive.
Courtesy and consideration to every depositor, whether his business be
large or small, have been imi»rtant elements in the rapid upbuilding
of the bank. Indeed, the keynote of the bank's advertising (of which
it has done much) is "No account too small to receive courteous wel-
come." The carrying out of this policy accounts for a larger than usual
official staff. The officers are : John Perrin, president ; Evans Woollen,
vice-president and counsel ; H. A. Schlotzhauer, cashier ; Theo. Stempfel,
assistant cashier ; C. W. Minesinger, assistant cashier ; Brandt C. Dow-
ney, assistant cashier : Oscar P. Welborn, auditor.
The Union National Bank— Apart from the commercial motive Of
this chronicle there is a peculiar pleasure in noting the growth of this
latest comer among our national banks, because it has so signally illus-
trated the fundamentals of sound banking. There was no sounding of
its own trumpet when its doors opened five years ago. No loud or gar-
ish advertising spreads ; no rich quids methods. Its policies evinced
due deference to old banking houses and a close study of the interests
■ind prosperity of those who confided their accounts to the Union Na-
tional. Rare prescience was shown in the location of the bank, corner
of Court and Pennsylvania streets, one-half block north from Wash-
ington. The earnest, helpful and conservative character of the bank
was promptly recognized by the comuumitj-. Its only misjudgment
seems to have been the space accommodation for increasing patrons. '
which has literally pushed through the south walls, carrying the hall j
and stairs adjoining to the south limits of the building, and claiming the i
entire ground floor, making their pre.sent quarters a model banking house '
UNION NATIONAL BANK.
with safe deposit vaults of most modern pattern. In February, 1907,
Vir-ePresideut Morrison having passed away, President Ricliards, the
founder and chief investor, announced to the directors his purpose to
relinquish the presidency for the less exacting duties of vice-president.
This action, together with an increase of fifty per cent, in the bank's
capital, was well timed. Mr. .James M. Jlclntosh was the fortunate se-
lection for president. A man of fine legal attainments, was a national
bank cashier and eight years bank examiner, and was special examiner
for the government. This proved the master stroke of all. The stock
of the bank was bid up on the stock exchange eleven points against the
well-known efforts of the bank orficials to prevent anything which might
have the appearance of a speculative tendency, but every effort upon
the stock exchange failed to secure a dollar from any holder of the
bank's stock.
The officers and directors of the bank are as follows : Officers : J. M.
Mcintosh, president; W. J. Richards, vice-president; Fred N. Smith,
cashier ; John A. Ridgeway, assistant cashier ; Wm. F. Fox, second as-
sistant cashier. Directors : U. G. Baker, glass manufacturer ; Dr. J. M.
Berauer, physician and surgeon ; G. A. Efroymson, Efroymson & Wolf,
Star Store, wholesale and retail di'y goods; J. M. Mcintosh, president;
226 HYMAS'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
W. J. Richards, vice-president, and partner Noellie-Ricliards Iron Works ;
W. C. Van Arsdel, capitalist; John R. Welch, real estate and secretary
Celtic Saving and Loan Association ; Geo. Wolf, real estate ; L. C. Walk-
er, attorney, ex-judge Superior Court; W. 0. Zaring, president A. P.
Hendrickson Hat Co.
J. F. Wild & Co., Bankers — Indianapolis is well and favorably
known as cue of the most active financial centers in the country and
is tlie home of a number of prominent and successful firms devoting their
attention to all of the various departnients of banking business.
J. F. Wild & Co. was established as a firm in 1891, and incorpo-
rated as a state bank in 1905. This bank, in connection with its busi-
ness as heretofore, makes a leading specialty of handling high-class mu-
nicipal, railroad and imlustrial dividend paying securities. This bank
has taken an mportimt part in financing some of the largest industrial
enterprises in the city and state, and has handled some of the largest
issues of state, city and county bonds. The oflicers of the bank are:
J. F. Wild, president ; E. M. Johnson, vice-president ; L. G. Wild, cashier ;
C. F. Siegrist, assistant cashier. The bank is located at 123 East Mar-
ket street.
Richcreek Bank, 106 North Delaware Street — Indianapolis has
made distmct progress in her hanking business during the past few years,
more emphatic perhaps than in any other line. Not only has there been
a splendid increase in the number of banking institutions, but there
has also been a remarkable growth in the resources of the different
banks. The Richcreek Bank is one of the later additions to the city's
banking facilities, and was established in 1904 by S. M. Richcreek as a
private bank, operating under the state law regulating the banking
business of Indiana, with resources amounting to $1,000,000. In the
near future the bank will bo located in its new building at the north-
west corner of Market and Delaware streets, which will be one of the
finest oflice and banking structures in the city. It will be eleven stories
high, modern in every respect, with a frontage on Market street of 671.2
feet, and 78 feet I iuchea on the Delaware street side. Richcreek's bank
pays 4 per cent, iuterest on deposits.
The Indiana Trust Company was incorporated May 1. 1893, being
the first trust conippry in Indiana to incorporate under an act author-
iziTig the organization of trust companies, passed by the General Assem-
bly of Indiana, March 4, 1893. The company occupies the entire ground
floor of its handsome six-story oolitic limestone building, located at the
intersection of Washington and Pennsylvania streets with Virginia ave-
nue. Although there hnve been a number of new office buildings erected
in the last few years, this company's building remains one of the most
striking and imposing office structures in the city. "The capital stock of
the company is one million dollars, with a surplus and undivided profitSj
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exceeding four hundred thousand dollars, while its assets at the pres-
ent time exceed eight million seven hundred thousand dollars. Its heavy
capitalization and the high character of its directors and officers, "each
one a tried and experienced man in the particular position which he
fills," enables it to discharge with signal ability the manifold functions
that a trust company is called upon to execute and insure it the great
success enjoyed since its organization in 1903, it being by far the largest
and strongest trust company in the state. The most important depart-
ment of this successful company is its savings department, where depos-
its are leceived in amounts from one dollar upward and interest al-
lowed. The deposits of this department at the present time exceed
seven and one-half million dollars. At the date of the last published
statement by all banks and trust companies its deposits were exceeded
by but one national bank in the state, while they largely exceeded the
combined deposits of all the other trust companies of Indianapolis. The
accounts, which number many thousand, are rapidly growing. In its
trust department, the company is authorized by law to act as executor,
administrator, guardian, trustee, assignee, receiver, etc. It assumes
the management of estates, giving personal attention to the collection
of funds, payment of rents, collection of taxes, together with the ad-
ministration of the property. It is a legal depository for court and
trust funds as well as for funds of every character and description. It
buys and sells municipal and county bonds and loans money on first
mortgage and collateral securities. The liability of the stockholders
of the company, added to its capital and surplus, makes a sum in excess
of two million four hundred thousand dollars, pledged for the faithful
discharge of its trusts. Tbe company's safety vault department has
ne;'.rly four tbousaud safety deposit boxes, which are at the disposal
of the public for a yearly rental of five dollars. These vaults are among
the handsomest and most complete in the West, are situated on the
ground tioor and are immediately available from the streets. They fur-
nish a!)si)Iute protection against fire, burglary or wafer. Commodiously
arranged in the rear of the vaults are pleasant coupon booths or apart-
ments \^ith all the conveniences necessary for a patron to examine the
contents of his box in the strictest privacy and securitj-, two of the
apartments being large enough to admit of committee meetings, etc.
The real estate department of this company gives evidence of being a
very busy department. It employs a large working force and transacts
a voluminous real estate, rental and insurance business. The officer
m charge of this department is a man of wide experience and excel-
lent judgment. The officers of the company are : J. P. Frenzel, presi-
dent ; Frederick Fahnley, vice-president ; J. F. Falley, second vice-
president ; Frank Martin, treasurer; Bement Lyman, secretary; John
E. Casey, auditor; C. H, Adam, assistant secretary; H. B. HoUoway,
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230 HYMAS'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
assistant secretary ; H. S. Frank, trust officer. The directors are Fred-
erick Fabniey, of the Fahnley & McCrea Millinery Company; Albert
Lieber, president Indianapolis Brewing Company ; James F. Failey. capi-
talist ; O. N. Frenzel, president Merchants' National Bank ; H. W. Law-
rence, president Indiana Hotel Company ; Bement Lyman, secretary ;
James I'roctor, capitalist ; Edward Hawkins, president Indiana School
Book Company ; Henry Jameson, physician ; Henry Wetzel, capitalist,
and J. r. Frenzel, president of the company.
The Union Trust Company of Indianapolis, Ind. — ^To no other cus-
todians are such important interests confided as to the tnist companies
which exert such a power in the financial affairs of all our leading
and most progressive cities. The scope and aim of these institutions
is primarily the safe keeping and management of funds for heirs, ab-
sentees, non-residents and all those whose circumstances do not permit
their own personal administration of their affairs. The moral, as well
as the material obligations, assumed by a trust company are, therefore,
more weighty than those imposed upon any other manner of financial
institutions, and it is manifest that their operations should be distin-
guished by the utmost conservatism and guided by a management qual-
ified by long and active experience and a I)road and comprehensive knowl-
edge of all matters embraced in the realm of legitimate financiering. An
institution which is managed upon the principles above expressed is the
Union Trust Company of Indianapolis, Ind., which dates its incorpora-
tion back to 1S93. The well understood resources, experience in finan-
cial affairs and high standing of those to whose enterprise its inception
was due, at once placed it among the strongest and most influential
institutions of its kind in the west, in fact, in the country, and it has
steadily maintained this high position, some of the largest estates in
Indiana having been entrusted to it foi- settlement, including that of the
lato ex-I'resident Harrison. Its stock is held by leading capitalists and
business men to be an investment of the soundest and most remunera-
t'ne character. Its presiding olHcers and its directors are men whose
names are synonymous with all that guarantees financial stability and
an energetic, yet conservative management. The officers are: John H.
Hclliday, president : Henry Eitel, vice-president ; H. M. Foltz, second
vice-president and treasurer ; Charles S. JIcBride, secretary ; Ross H.
Wallace, assistant secretary ; George A. Buskirk, probate oflicer. The
directors are: A. A. Barnes, C. H. Brownoll, Thomas C. Day, Henry
Eitei, I. C. Elston, William A. Guthrie, Addison C. Harris, John H. Hol-
lidsy, Volney T. Maiott, Augustus L. Mason, Edward L. McKee, Samuel
E. Rauh. The company has a paid up capital of $600,000, with a sur-
plus and undivided profits of over $.500,000. If the volume of business
and the magnitude of the interests confided to its care in the varied
relations v.hicU it holds with its patrons in its capacity as a trust
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company are any criterion of tlie confidence reposed in the manage-
ment of the Union Trust Company by the surrounding community and
non-resident clients, tliere nre no similar organizations anywhere which
can make a better showing. As a matter of fact, this company's sers'-
ices are held ;n the same high estimation by the people of Indianapolis
as are those of the old established and influential eastern trust com-
panies by the people of New York, Philadelphia and Boston. The opera-
tions of the company cover a very wide field : they give special atten-
tion to the settlement of estates, acting as executor, administrator,
guardian, assignee, trustee and agent. They assume entire charge of
property and estates for heirs and absentees, paying taxes, collecting
rents, interest, dividends, etc., writing insurance, etc., and they also
make a feature of the investment of funds for individuals and corpora-
tions. A general financial business is transacted in negotiating first mort-
gage loans on farm and city property in the best counties in Indiana, and
in handling high-grade investment securities, and in this connection their
services are invaluable to non-residents seeking investments combining
as high a rale of interest as is consistent with absolute safety. A sav-
ings department is also maintained. The company have their offices in
their own building, Xos. IIC and 118 East Market street, Indianapolis.
The Security Trust Company, Nos. 142 to 148 East Market street,
began business in June, 1901. The capital stock is $325,000. From its
very inception the company has enjoyed a prosperous business, and its
growth has kept pace with the remarkable development in other lines.
While transactmg ail the departments of a trust company business, the
company has made a feature of the little steel savings banks which it
loans to depositors, requiring an initial deposit of only one dollar to
secure one of these safes. The safes are of strong steel and contain a
patent device which makes it impossible to shake money out of them.
The keys to these safes are kept at the trust company's offices, and
there only can the safes be opened. Several thousands of the safes
have been taken out by depositors. The building of the Security Trust
Company is located in what is known as the financial district, and has
been rebuilt to suit the conveniences of the company ; the entire ground
floor and basement js used for that purpose, which includes the sa'fety
deposit department. The company loans on real estate and approved
stocks and bonds. It acts as trustee under mortgages securing bond
issues, and registers stock of corporations. Tlie company also acts as
administrator, executor, and in many other capacities. To its clients
it offers investments in bonds and Indianapolis mortgage securities.
Advice is freely and gladly given by officers of the company in respect
to f.ny investments of money, and consultations are invited.
The officers of the company are: Bert McBride. president; George
J. Marott, first vice-president; Frank M. Millikau, second vice-president;
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A. SI. Ogle, treasurer ; IJalph A. Yonng, secretary. The directors are •
George J. Marott, merchant and capitalist: Frank M. Millikan, special
loan agent Nortliwe.stern aiutual Life Insurance Company; Alfred M.
Ogle, president Tandalia Coal Company ; George T. Dinwiddle, of Frank-
fort. Ind., merciiaut and capitalist : .Tames P. Goodrich, president Peoples
Loan and Trust Companj. Winchester. Ind.; A. A. Young, secretary and
treasurer Bedford Stone and Construction Company; Louis E. Lathrop,
Lathrop & Haueisen. bankers and investment securities ; W. L. Taylor,
attorney at law; Giafton Johnson, packer of peas, sugar corn and to-
matoes ; Bert McBride, president.
Farmers Trust Company, 10 East Market street, was organized
July 1, 1905, and succeeded C. N. Williams & Co., hankers, who had
been extensive dealer;, in farn, and city mortgage loans since 1879. The
loan business of this company has increased very rapidly since its or-
ganization and it has recently tiled for record the largest real estate
mortgage ever recorded in Marion county, being a mortgage for four
huuflred seventy-five thousand dollars, which the company is furnishing
through its eastern connections to erect the fourteen story office building
and lodge rooms that the Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Indiana, is build-
ing at the corner of Pennsyhania and Washington streets. No client
of this company since the organization of C. N. Williams & Co., in 1879,
has lost a single dolhr of principal or interest or taken a foot of land in
any loan made by it. The company also does a general trust company
business. It has a well equipped real estate department where rents
are collected, properties bought and sold on commission and the holdings
of non-resident owners lookeij after with careful attention. It also has
an insurance department in which fire, casualty and burglary insurance
and surety, fidelity and judicial bends are written. This company acts
as administrator, executor, guardian and trustee, and executes trasts
of every nature at the minimum of cost and expense. It accepts de-
posits subject to check, and in its savings department receives deposits
of one dollar or more and allo\^•s interest at the rate of 4 per cent, per
annum, compounded twice a year.
The Marion Trust Company was incorporated December 10, 1895,
with a capital of ¥300,000, $150,000 paid up; undivided profits, July 1,
1907, $:i09,137.01. and has all the powers granted to trust companies.
Is authorized by law to act as executor, administrator, guardian, as-
signee, receiver, depository of money, ti-ustee under wills or by appoint-
ment of court, and agent for individuals and corporations. It acts as
trustee in cases as designated by court and in deeds, mortgages, or
trusts given by persons or corporations ; as agent for the management
of property of corpoiations or persons; as a financial depository for
corporations; as agent in issuing, registering, transferring or counter-
signing stocks, bonds and debentures; as custodian of wills, and con-
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suits as to tliem and otijer trust matters, and receives money in small
or large sums as time deposits and pays interest thereon. It thus offers
a profitable and secure investment for savings, inheritances and other
funds. A special department of the Marion Trust Company is its sav-
ings departmeut, in which savings deposits of one dollar and upwards
are received and on which interest is allowed, compounded semi-an-
nually. Demand and time certificates of deposit are also issued on
which special rates of interest are allowed. The advantages possessed
by the savings department of the Marion Trust Company over the ordi-
nary savings banli is that it has safely invested a large capital that
stands as security to its depositors and interest is paid at a fixed rate
and not dependent on the earnings of the institution. The officers are
Hugh Dougherty, president : Stoughton A. Fletcher, vice-president ; Fer-
dinand Winter, second vice-president; Fred K. Shepard, secretary and
treasurer. The board of directors are Stoughton J. Fletcher, Wra. A.
Hughes, Stoughton A. Fletcher, Hugh Dougherty, Ferdinand Winter,
Charles Latham, Julius A. Lemcke, Chas. N. Thompson, W. H. H. Mil-
ler. A. W. Conduit, r. K. Shepard.
Home Life Insurance Companies— The paramount question with
the insurer in any life insurance company is that of security. A life
insurance company is the creature of law, and may be secure or inse-
cure as the law is measurably perfect or defective that created it. The
chief points to be considered in detennining the relative superiority of
one company to another as regards securitj' are, first, the requirements
of the law under which it is organized as to the character of its invest-
ments, and secondly, the custody of the net cost value of its policies.
Assets of great size (oflset by liabilities of great size), attractive ratios,
etc., are relatively unimportant considerations. The stability of a com-
pany must depend upon the character of its investments and the safe-
keeping of its net cash value of the policies by the state.
The Indiana companies, which do business under the Indiana com-
pulsory deposit law of 1899, afford the insured and the company a great-
er degree of protection than is furnished by the laws of any other state.
This law rigidly forbids the investment otherwise than in certain stipu-
lated high-class securities, namely government bonds, state bonds if at
or above par, first mortgage loans on real estate worth at least twice
as much as the amount loaned thereon, municipal and school bonds,
where issued in accordance with the law upon which interest has never
been defaulted, in loans on pledges of stocks, bonds or mortgages of
par value, if current value of same is at least twenty-five per cent
more than the amount loaned thereon, and loans upon its own policies
not exceeding the reserve thereon. If the laws of Indiana provided the
same safeguards for its citizens insuring in outside companies in the
matter of investments that they do for those insuring in home com-
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panies, not more thr.n four or five foieiuin coiunauies would be per-
mitted to do business in the state. In relation to the custody of the
n?t cash value of all policies each year, the auditor of state is required
to ascertain the net cash value of outstaudiug policies, and the company
must deposit in his office such a sum in the before-mentioned securities,
together with trevious deposits, as shall equal such cash value. A some-
what similar provision secures our national bank circulation. The dif-
ference between a policy holder in a company depositing the net cash
value of ail poliiies with the state and one that does not is practically
the difference between a man holding a national bank note and the
depositor in such a bank. The depositor may lose his money, but no
holder o° a national bank note has ever lost a cent on such a note.
The State Life Insurance Company was organized iu 1894 and was
the outgrowtli of a popular demand in Indiana for a home insurance
company that would meet all modern requirements as to the scientific
soundness of its basis and the equity of its plans. So well hais the
company and Hs plans mer the approval of the most conservative busi-
ness and professional men of the state, tiiat they have, in an intelli-
gent self-interest and srate pride, given it a support unparalleled iu
the history of life insurance. For its age its record is greater than that
ever made by any insurance company in the world measured by the
very large premium income, the high character of its business, the low
expense ratio and the large reserve accumulated. The State Life Insur-
ance Company does business under the Indiana compulsory reserve de-
posit law of 1899, which furnishes the insured and the company a
greater degree of protection tlian is furnished by the laws of any other
state. Under the provisions of this law the net cash value of each policy
must be deposited with the auditor of state, and tbe company has now
on deposit in his department five million dollars for the protection of its
policy-holders, which is an amount in excess of that required by law.
The State Life Insurance Company is looked upon not only as the great-
est fiduciaiy iiistitution in Indiana, but in thirty-five other states and
Canada its soundness and strength is recognized and it is receiving the
patronage of the discriminating insuring public who are api3reciatf\-e
of the unbounded indorsement the company is receiving at the hands
of the people m its home state who have watched Its splendid develop-
ment.
While the flattering array of figures now speak volumes for the
financial strength of the company, sight should not be lost of the man-
agement which inspired confidence in the beginning and has since dem-
onstrated that it was well merited. The home offices are located in its
own building on AVashington street, which is one of .the most conspicu-
ous office structures in the city.
STATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY BUILDING.
233 HYMAX'S HANDBOOK OF IXDIAyAPOLIS.
COMPABATIVE STATEMENT STATE LIFE IKSURANCE COMPANY.
Insurance Admitted Admitted
in Force. Income. Assets. Surplus.
1895 $3,548,500 ?G0,022 $18,000 $2,432
1807 11 ,S85,500 204,983 150,890 62,615
1S09 22,208,470 467,225 417,781 161,345
1901 33,615,056 901,728 1,015,072 315,654
1903 49,713,796 1 .748,490 2,205,636 390,577
1904 60,148,994 2.244,033 3,160,083 544.585
1905 74,440,588 2,729,911 4.126,682 605,317
1906 -81,047,860 3,005,629 5,353,744 679,626
The officers of the company are : Henry W. Bennett, president ;
\\'ilbur S. Wynu, first vice-prt-sident and secretary ; Albert Sahm, treas-
urer ; Charles F. Coffin, second vice-president ; Walter Howe, auditor ;
Aliison Maxwell, M. D., medical director. The directors are : H. W.
Bennett, Wm. C. Bobbs, W. S. ^\'j'nn, Char.es F. Coffiu, R. W. JIcBride,
Albert fiahni, James I. Dissette, AVra. J. Mooney, Hiram P. Wasson.
The Interstate Life Assurance Company \^as incorporated in 1897,
and in January, 1900, «as reorganized under the legal reserve law of
Indiana. II; has on deposit in the state insurance department of Indi-
ana over $1,100 000 in securities for the protection of its policy holders —
an additional factor of seouritj- that must be appreciated. It has its
home offices in its own property situated at 4.30 North Pennsylvania
street, a former residence property which has been improved and adapt-
ed to the company's uses in a manner resulting in great convenience and
economy and safety through the building of large fireproof safety vaults,
the purchase of the property bchig also a most escelleut investment.
The board of directors is made up of the following well-known con-
servative and successful business and professional men: Thos. H.
Spann, William E. Kurtz, Cortland ^'an Camp, Harry J. Milligan, Dr.
E. F. Hodges, M. B. A\ilson, Cliarles E. Coffin. A. A. Barnes, E. I.
Fisher, John B. Cockrum, Rear Admiral George Brown, William For-
tiuie, August M. ICuhn, Dr. O. S. Runnels, John T. Martindale and F. B.
Davenport, all of Indianajiolis, and James P. Goodrich of Winchester,
Ind., Colonel D. N. Foster of Fort Wayne, Ind„ and M. L. Finckel of
Germantown, Pa. The officers are F. B. Davenport, president ; John T.
Martindale, vice-president and superintendent of agencies ; M. S. Thayer,
secretary ; Charles E. Coffin, treasurer ; Dr. E. F. Hodges, medical di-
rector ; Harry J. Milligan, general counsel, with Thos. H. Spann, Cort-
land Van Camp and Charles E. Coffin members of the executive com-
mittee.
The officers of the company have bad years of practical experience
in life insurance, qualifying them as experts in their respective positions.
Through its board of directors, officers and committees the company is
equipped with the very best of expert ability in all of its branches.
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The policies issued by tlie company are most equitable aa* at-
tractive, including notably limited payment life and endowment policies
witli return cash value in event of death during the premium paying
period, giving increased insurance value for the overpayment necessary
to accumulate and maintain the required reserve.
The guaranteed decreasing premium plan of life insurance, original
with and peculiar to the Interstate Life, is an ideal insurance contract,
under which the average premium is lower and paid-up, extended iu-
■ surance and cash values are greater than other forms, and security en-
hanced. The guaranteed decreasing premium plan accords with natural
requirements of life insurance, guaranteeing as it does the decreasing
of the burden of premium payments with advancing years and decreas-
ing ability to pay.
With an established business in its home state and in the states
of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois and Missouri, under most con-
servative and economical management, the company is developing along
lines designed to constantly widen its field of usefulness-- and to make it
an institution of great service and a source of just pride to its city and
state.
The American Central Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis,
Ind., its home olEces being in its own building, the northeast corner of
Market street and Monument place, was organized by Charles E. Dark,
who has been its vice-president ever since its organization. The com-
pany was incorporated February 23, 1S99, and commenced business April
10, 1899, having been organized under the compulsory legal reserve de-
posit law of Indiana, which requires the company to at all times have
on deposit with the state of Indiana approved non-speculative securities
in an amount equal to its entire liability to policy holders. The com-
pany has met with continuous success since its organization. It is now
transacting business in and is licensed by the insurance departments of
those states : Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Arkansas, Illi-
nois, Tennessee, Texas, Kansas and Alabama, and has in contemplation
the establishment of a Pacific coast depaitment and entering the states
of California, Oregon and Washington. The company has a paid-up
capital stock of $137,000, and at the present time has assets of over
)|!1,T50,000, of which $350,000 is surplus security to policy holders. The
company has life insurance in force of over $20,000,000. The
last certificate of deposit from the state of Indiana shows the company
to have legally prescribed securities amounting to $1,300,000 on deposit
with the state, being over $51,000 more than the legal requirement. The
company has one of the finest and most centrully located office buildings
in the city of Indianapolis, the sixth floor of which is occupied by the
company with its home offices, and the balance of the building is leased
242 HYMAy-S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
to high-grade tenants, producing a handsome income for the company on
the investment. The company's officers at the present time are :
Milton A. Woollen, president; Charles E. Dark, vice-president; W.
W. Dark, secretary; George E. Hume, treasurer; Russell T. Byers, gen-
eral counsel; Carroll B. Carr, actuary; Edward A. Meyer, comptroller;
D. A. Coulter, Frankfort, Ind., auditor; Frank W. Morrison, director;
Dr Greene V. Woollen, medical director.
The A.mericau Central Life Insurance Company operates on strictly
old line legal reserve plans. It has become one of the largest life insur-
ance companies of the West and South, and at its present rate of prog-
ress wHl soon become one of the largest financial institutions in the state
of Indiana.
Reserve Loan Life Insurance Company-Life insurance is no
lon-er a matter of sentiment. It has become a business proposition.
Business and professional men to a man surround their business and
families with life insurance protection, and every day thousands in other
walks of life are following this example. The insecurity of human life
obligates everv conscientious man when taking upon himself the care and
rearing of a family to so dispose his arrangements that the event of
death will not bring want to his dependents. The only question that
presents itself is the amount of insurance he can carry and pay for, and
the company in which he will place it. Indiana has within recent years
placed herself in the lead of other states in the security of her insurance
laws The companies organized under the existing laws of the state
present greater security to their policy holders than companies in other
states The limitation of authority of the officers of its insurance com-
panies in the investment of funds is a superior requirement to that made
by any state in the TTuited States. State loyalty and state pride should
lead our people to give their full support and co-operation to the ad-
vancement of home life insurance companies, among which is the Re-
serve Loan Life Insurance Company of this city. On December 31, 1906,
this company's admitted assets amounted to $1,082,566 and its surplus
$r'1619. With such satisfactory financial conditions and $14,631,621
insurance in force, this company is making rapid strides and is a credit
to our state. The officers of the company are as follows: Chalmers
Brown president ; William R. Zulich, vice-president ; William K. Bellis,
secretary and treasurer; SI. M. Crabill, superintendent of agencies; W.
A Ketcham and Guilford A. Deitch. counsel ; J. L. Larway, M. D., med-
ical director. The home offices are located in the Ingalls building, south-
west corner of Wasliington and I'ennsylvania streets.
The Meridian Life and Trust Company-This successful and
healthy young life insurance company is organized and incorporated
under the Indiana legal reserve compulsory deposit law of 1S99, and
has bad a marvelous growth from its very start At the close of its
BYMAX'S UAXDBOOK OF IXDIAy.iPOLIS. 243
first year the iusurance in force amouuted to .$607,800, with assets of
$107,452.68, and on December 31, 1906, the insurance in force amounted
to $8,296,391 and the assets to ¥932,189.72. Results up to the present
writing show a corresponding increase for 1907. The insurance investi-
gations of 190r>-06 that wrought such havoc to many of the Gibraltars
of life insurance, resulting in a heavy decrease along all lines, seems to
have had the opposite effect on the Meridian Life, judging from its heavy
increase of new business produced during that period, and the corre-
sponding increase in assets and surplus. The funds of the company are
invested in the highest possible class of securities, the company confining
itself strictly to that class of securities recommended and endorsed by
the laws of the state of Indiana. The confidence placed in the Meridian
Life by the public has been justified and merited in every sense. Its
continued success is an assured fact, as it is built on a solid foundation
and is managed in a conservative and strictly businesslike manner. The
company issues all forms of life and endowment policies. The oflicers
of the company are : Arthur Jordan, president ; Everett Wagner, vice-
president ; T. J. Owens, secretary ; Orlando B. lies, treasurer, and Wil-
mer Christian, medical director. The offices of the company are located
on the fifth floor of the Lemcke building.
The Indianapolis Life Insurance Company was chartered by the
state of Indiana and began issuing policies November 20, 1905. It was
organized under the legal reserve compulsory deposit law of Indiana.
This law requires the company to deposit with the state in high class
interest bearing securities the full net cash value of each policy in force,
thus furnishing the best possible security for the policy holders. The
company was organized primarily to furnish its members safe Legal Re-
serve Life and Endowment insurance at cost. This means a material
reduction in premiums as compared with those charged by most other
companies. It is not making any experiments. It is adhering strictly
to the course tested and followed by all of the companies during their
time of greatest good to their membership — before tlie coming of the
mad, wild scramble for mere bigness, with the resulting twin evils — graft
and waste. The officers and incorporators are men of high character,
experienced and successful in business. At the close of 1005 the books
showed $.325,000 of business written. During 1906 applications were re-
ceived for $1,268,250, with annual premiums aggregating $39,384.08. De-
ducting rejections, not placed and lapsed policies there was in force De-
cember 31, 1006, $1,280,067, with annual premiums aggregating $40,498.
Tlie company issues only annual dividend policies, and never issued any
deferred dividend, dated back or special contract policies. The company
will not enter any race for size. It is essentially a policy holders' com-
pany. Anything that does not make for their benefit is condemned.
The company believes that heavy expenditures merely for increasing
244 HyMAS-S HAXnBOOK OF IXUIASAPOLIS.
business are wasteful, and a normal, healthy growth is all that the In-
dianapolis Life Insurance Company desires. The officers of the com-
pany are: Albert Goslee, president; Frank P. Manly, vice-president
and general manager ; Joseph R. Raub, secretary ; Dr. Frank A. Morrison,
medical director ; Edward B. Raub, counsel.
Indiana National Life Insurance Company— This company was or-
ganized under the legal reserve deposit law of Indiana, and was incor-
porated June 28, 1006, and commenced business in November, 1900.
The company has on deposit with the state insurance department of In-
diana for the protection of all its policy holders the sum of $110,000, an
amount far in excess of the law's requirement, and as an extra factor
of safety should be appreciated, as it makes the company impregnable
from every point of view. The company has its home offices in~ the In-
diana P.vthian building, and it includes among its directors many of the
foremost business men of Indiana. The officers of the company are:
M. D. Butler, president; J. E. Killen. vice-president and general man-
ager ; U. Z. Wiley, second vice-president and general counsel ; Frank W.
Killen, secretary and superintendent of agents ; Asher B. Evans, treas-
urer, and S. P. Woodard, medical director. The company is capitalized
at $200,000, $150,000 of which has been paid in in cash, and the stock is
scattered over the state of Indiana among the most prominent bankers
and merchants. The company is now doing business in four states and
has written five millions of insurance. The company is one of the most
conservatively managed companies doing business in the state, and its
management has had years of experience in the insurance field. The
company issues all forms of life and endowment policies, all of which
provide for guaranteed annual dividends, and judging from the com-
pany's success its policy forms are meeting with the entire ai^proval of
the insuring public.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company was organized in 1S99
and began doing business September 1st of that year. The capital stock
is $200,000, fully paid up. The assets on January 1, 1907, were $.536,-
369.89 and the surplus to policy holders $247,679.36. The company
ti-ansacts a general fire insurance business, having agents in all the
principal cities and towns in Indiana, and also is doing business in fif- ^
teen other states. The company is conservatively managed, seeking
quality rather than quantity, adequate rates on risks well scattered ^
rather than rapid growth at the expense of security. Therefore, while
its growth has not been rapid, it has been of that shbstantial character
which commends itself to the most particular insurer. Its assets are
kept safely invested in interest bearing securities, and its premium in-
come for 1907 will approximate a half million dollars. Its loss by the
San Francisco conflagration, through reinsurance for another company,
was near $60,000. These losses were all promptly paid without dis- ,
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245
count. Its officers are as follows : Dauiol A. Rudy, president; Sol
Jleyer, first vice-president *and treasurer; Wiufield Miller, second vice-
president ; John T. Hinderks, seeretai"y ; John R. Engle, superintendent
of agencies.
The Qerinan Fire Insurance Company of Indiana is the outgi'owth
of the German Mutual Insurance Conipanj-, organized April 1, 1854,
and which, during the long period it operated as such, gained a tore-
most position among the leading mutual fire associations of the coun-
try. After conducting business for over forty years on the mutual sys-
tem, it was decided to incorporate as a joint stock company, and this
change was effected March 11. 189G, under the title of the German Fire
Insurance Company cf Indiana, with a paid-up capital stock of $100,000.
The last statement submitted by the company to the auditor of state
showed actual resources of .fr)87,44t).70, and a surplus to policy holders
of ?243,890.0S, thus making it the largest and strongest fire insurance
company in the state. The management comprises Theodore Stein,
president; Wm. F. Kuhn, first vice-president; Ferd A. Mueller, second
vice-president; Loreuz Schmidt, secretary, and Theodore Reyer, treas-
urer. These five gentlemen, together with Messrs. Frederick Schrader
and Wm. Kohlstaedt, compose the directory, and are among the best
known business men in Indianapolis.
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The Indiana State Fire Insurance Company was organized and be-
gan business in May, 1907, as a mutual company designated especially
for tlie benefit of manufacturers. Its officers and directors are: Presi-
dent, Jos. L. Ebner, Viueennes, Ind., president of the Ebner Ice and Cold
Storage Company, a syndicate owning and operating numerous ice and
cold storage plants ; vice-president, John E. Fredericks, KoUomo, Ind.,
secretary of the Kokomo Steel and Wire Company, owning and operat-
ing three separate plants for the manufacture of wire, nails, wire fences
and fence materials, etc. ; treasurer, John II. Furnas, Indianapolis, Ind.,
president of the Furnas Office and Bank Furniture Company, a plant
which is having a constant and marked growth ; secretary, Alvin T.
Coate, Indianapolis, Ind., formerly pi-esident of the Insurance Audit
Company, and a man of long insurance experience. The company has
already taken its place among recognized factory mutual companies, has
at this time more than i5130,000 in assets, has a dividend ratio of 25 per
cent, and more than 325 policy holders. Its offices are on the fifth floor
of the American Cenrral Life building.
Indiana Millers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company is a purely
mutual company established in 1SS9 and organized and conducted under
the mill mutual plan, affording the most economical and safest fire in-
surance- system given to the public. The management is vested in a
board of directors chosen from its members and elected annually by the
policy holders of the company. No agency business is done, and no
commissions are paid for obtaining business as all trJtnsactions are
made directly with its members. The company writes no general, mer-
cantile or promiscuous business, but is confined to a selected class of
isolated risks. The result of conducting the business of insurance upon
the well-established principles of this company has reduced the cost of
operation from 40 per cent, to 15 per cent, over the stock company plan
and a reduction of the loss ratio from 58 per cent, to 30 per cent, of
the premium income. The company has paid claims for loss aggregating
nearly $000,000 and has never resorted to the courts in a single settle-
ment, and has never had a law suit of any kind for or against it The
officers of the company are M. S. Blish, president, and E. E. Perry, sec-
retary and treasurer ; F. E. C. Hawks, vice-president.
Newton Todd, investment broker, fire insurance and rental agent,
whose offices are in the Fletcher National P.ank building, is the lead-
ing broker and dealer in local securities in the city, buying and. selling
bank, trust company. Belt railroad and other high-class securities. Mr.
Todd does bond and mortgage loan business for local individuals and
eastern corporations. He is the sole Indianapolis representative of the
Fire Association of Philadelphia, one of the leading fire insurance com-
panies in the United States. Mr. Todd also does a rental business, hav-
ing charge of some of the largest buildings In the cit}%
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Gregory & Appel, iusurauce, real estate, rental aud loan agents,
12.1 East Market street, have been engaged in business since ISSl, and
rank among the most important in their line in the city. The firm rep-
resents several of the best known and most reliable fire iusurauce com-
panies. The members of the firm are Fred A. Gregorj' aud John J.
Appel.
Joseph T. Elliott & Sons, stock and bond dealers, Nos. 222 aud
223 American National Bank Building — This firm was organized in 1904.
The individual members of the firm are Joseph T. Elliott, formei'ly
president of the Marion Trust Company, and his two sons, George B.
Elliott, formerly clerk of Jlarion county, and C. Edgar Elliott. Tbu
firm makes a specialty of dealing in muuicipal and corporation bonds.
W. E. Stevenson & Company — This business was established in
1S87 by W. E. Stevenson, who is recognized as one of the most pro-
gressive and energetic men in the real estate business in the state.
Indianapolis owes much to his enterprise. He personally promoted the
erection of the first great 'ofifice building that was built on Washington
street, formerly known as the Stevenson building, now the State Life
building; the Indianapolis Cold Storage Company plant, and was promi-
nently associated with the work of building the Indianapolis Southern
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railroad and the Indianapolis, New Castle & Toledo Electric Railway
Company. This firm occupies commodious quarters in the Union Trust
building, 126 East Market street.
John M. Todd, established in 1861, is the oldest real estate broker
now engaged in the real estate business in this city. Todd's first sub-
division, at the comer of Gregg and East streets, one of the original
subdivisions to the city, was made in 1S64. This property at that time
was in the suburbs. Mr. Todd has been identified with many other
subdivisions during the growth of the city, and has also been promi-
nently identified with the promotion and building of our railroads and
manufacturing enterprises, and in later days took an active interest in
establishing our present park system. Mr. Todd and his son, Newton
Todd, occupy rooms in Fletcher's National Bank building.
DAM ON WHITE RIVER AT RIVERSIDE PARK.
CONCERNS WHOSE TRANSACTIONS INVOLVE MILLIONS OP DOLLARS.
Situated at the center of a fertile, extensive and cultivated territory
of densely populated area, with which her means of communication
keep her in the closest touch, Indianapolis possesses advantages
surpassed by no other city in the country for carrying- on exten-
sive interests in wholesale distribution. The home demand in all prin-
cipal lines of merchandise is a large and active one, and Indianapolis
enjoys a position of special prominence as a supply point for the entire
state of which it is the center and capital. Beyond this, the trade of
Indianapolis as a distributing point has extended into portions of Illi-
nois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucliy, and in numerous lines as far south as
Tennessee, while in a number of specialties the business of the city
extends to all parts of this country.
Early Wholesale Trade— In the early days of Indianapolis there was
not much expectation that it would ever become important as a dis-
tributing center in wholesale trade. Even when the Madison railroad
came into the city, in 1S47, it was regarded as more important for the
shipment of agi-icultural products to a river port and for the receipt
of outside products for local consumption than as a means of estalilish-
ing a business interest for supplying at wholesale the merchants of
outside communities. It was only after railroads began to multiply, and
the city was placed in communication with many of the surrounding
towns through Indiana, that the idea of a possibility of success in
wholesaling began to be entertained by local merchants. In the decade
between 1850 and ISliO the first regular wholesale houses made their
appearance, although it is probable that some of the larger retailers
had before that sold occasional bills at wholesale. In 1857 A. & H.
Schnull had become regular wholesale dealers in groceries, and in 18"9
the dry goods jobbing business was established in the city. During the
war a few other wholesale houses appeared, and after the war was over
Indianapolis began to take a position as an important jobbing center,
which she has ever since retained, and in which today tliis city ranks
as one of the leading cities in the country, there being, perhaps, no city
anywhere in the United States not on a navigalile waterway which is
at all equal to Indianapolis in the volume of its joi^bmg business.
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Hibben, Hollweg & Co., Importers and Jobbers : Di-y Goods, No-
tions, Woolens, etc. (at wholesale only), 131 to 141 South Meridian
Street — This, the oldest and largest jobbing dry goods and notion house
in the state, had as founders in the early "sixties" J. S. Hibben and C.
B. Pattison, through \Yhose untiring energy and aggressive, upright
business methods a leading place in the esteem and confidence of the
trade tributary to this market was quickly assured. Since their retire-
ment from the business and subsequent decease, a period of approxi-
mately thirty years, the active management has developed upon H. B.
and T. E. Hibben, who, together with Louis Hollweg, constitute the pres-
ent firm of Hibben, Hollweg & Co. Under their efficient management,
aided by employes long associated in the conduct of the business, the
lX)Sition early acquired has been sti-engthened and continuously main-
tained throughout the various changes of firm title and partnership in-
terests occurring in tliis interval. The wide acquaintance of the house
and its established reputation for solidity and fair dealing place it as
representative of the best elements of commercial character and activity,
and the firm is conceded to stand at the head of its own line and among
the foremost of the strictly jobbing interests of the state. The members
of the firm are prominently identified with all movements tending to the
city's welfare and advancement and have investment interests in several
lines other than those to which they devote their personal time and
attention. Mr. Hollweg is one of the pioneer Indiana glass manufac-
turers and is largely interested in this and other enterprises located
both in this city and elsewhere in the state;
Hibben, Hollweg & Co. occupy the building at the corner of Meridian
and Georgia streets, which they have recently enlarged by addition of
building adjoining on the north, affording a frontage of 100 feet ou
Meridian street by 205 feet on Georgia street, which, together with the
premises of 2G to 30 East Georgia street, annexed by bridges and tunnels,
affords the firm in excess of 125,000 square feet of floor space in their
salesrooms, exclusive of the premises at 211 to 215 South Meridian
street, a building 35,x205 feet, six floors, which is used for storage.
In their entirety, the buildings occupied comprise approximatel.y 200,-
000 square feet of floor space, being larger than is employed in any
similar jobbing business in the state. The merchandise offered in vari-
ous departments Includes air desirable lines required in a first-class,
modern store, and covers a wide range of foreign and domestic "Dry
Goods," "Notions," "Hosiery," "White Goods," "Linens," "Woolens,"
"House Furnishings," "Floor Oil Cloths," "Linoleums," "Mattings,"
"Rugs," "Curtains," "Window Shades," "Knit Woolens," "Men's • Fur-
nishings," etc., also a veiy extended line of "Overalls," "Work Shirts,"
"Laundered" and "Soft Shirts," "Lined Coats," etc., largely of their own
manufactiire.
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Liberal use has been made by this firm of the facilities for direct
importation. Especial attention has been given to products of Western
,and Southern mills with most encouraging results, as both the trade and
consumer hold this class of goods iu constantly increasing favor to the
extent that many of the larger mills have found it advantageous to make
Messrs. Hibben, Hollweg & Co. their agents in this territory for general
ar,d special lines, including certain favorably known brands of Brown
and Colored Cottons, Plaids and Warps manufactured to their order.
Griffith Brothers, 24 to 32
West Maryland street, manufac-
turers, importers and wholesale
dealers in millinery, began busi-
ness at Dayton, Ohio, in 18G3,
and established themselves in
this city in 1876. The market
in millineiy from this point at
that time was very limited and
did not extend beyond a radius
of one hundred miles. Their en-
tei-prise and ability has contrib-
uted to make Indianapolis one
of the most conspicuous mil-
linery markets in the country to-
day. The growth of this busi-
ness has demonstrated that this
city is specially favored in its
location, for the firm finds it
natural and easy to do business
with all the trade in the central,
western and southern states.
The stock carried by this firm
comprehends everything in millinery, and no concern in the country has
a better understanding of the wants of the trade nor has better facili-
ties to meet them. Griffith Brothers' store rooms, yvhich comprise two
large, adjoining buildings, six and seven stories each, handsomely ap-
pointed throughout for the accommodation of their large business, is
located in the heart of the wholesale district. They are the largest
manufacturers of ladies" and children's straw and felt hats in the state.
Hollweg & Reese, wholesale china and glassware. A recognized
leader in the wholesale china and glassware trade is the firm of Holl-
weg & Reese, who arc located at 130-130 South Meridian street. The
business was established in ISfiS and the present firm name is still con-
tinued, although Mr. Louis Hollweg is now and has been sole proprietor
since the death of Oias- E, Iiee.e/^ in 1888. The business of the firm
GRIFFITH BROTHERS.
HYllAX'S HAXUBOOK OF INDIAXAPOLIS.
HOLLWEG & REESE.
is that of direct importers and jobbers, the trade reaching out through
Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and the South. The most favorable and direct
relations are maintained with manufacturing centers in Europe and
America, and the stock carried is constantly complete in the finest
grades and qualities of china, including the best productions of Limoges,
Sevres and other art centers in fine ware, as well as queensware and
all standard grades of crockery, cut, pressed and blown glassware,
lamps and lamp goods, fancy goods, bric-a-brac, etc., and a prominent
specialty is made of fruit jars, of which the firm are large manufac-
turers, having a factory located at Greenfield, Ind. The premises in
the city comprise two four-story and basement buildings, 100x180 feet
in dimensions, and is stocked heavily at all seasons with the best and
finest goods in the line.
Fahnley & McCrea Millinery Company — This house was founded
in 18C5 and was the first to engage in the wholesale millinery trade in
this city. In January, ISOS, the firm changed to a corporation by taking
in old employes who had been with the concern from boyhood. Since
the establishment of this house this branch of trade has become one
of the most important and largest in the wholesale business of Indian-
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apolis, and the prestige it secured as pioneers has been maintained
and it is recognized today as one of the leading and most important
millinery houses in the west. The buildings occupied are located at
240 and 242 South Meridian street, 237 and 2o9 McOrea street, and S
West Louisiana street. The stocli is one of the heaviest in the country
and as complete as can be found in New Torli or Chicago, and is ex-
celled by none in either city. Sixteen travelers are employed and the
territory covered embraces Indiana, Illinois, Iowa. Ohio, Kentucky,
Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. About fifty hands are employed in
the store and from 150 to 200 in the manufacturing department. The
officers of the company are: Fred. Fahnley, president; William H.
Cook, vice-president; A. E. Dietrichs, secretary, and A. A. Barnes,
treasurer.
Mooney=Mueller Drug Co., 101 and 103 S. Meridian St— Among
the important branches of the jobbing business this city is better repi^e-
sented in the drug line than, perhaps, in any other, and no city in
the United States of the size of Indianapolis affords as good a market
or is as well represented. The Mooney-Mueller Drug Co. was established
in September, 1902, by W. J. Jloouey and J. George Mueller, succeeding
HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
255
the Indianapolis Drug Co., and both gentlemen have been prominently
identified with the wholesale drug trade of Indianapolis for many years.
The firm does a general wholesale drug business and in addition con-
ducts an extensive cigar department, being the state disti'ibuting agents
for the Yocum Bros." famous "Y. B." brand and Davis's "El Sidello"
ELLER DRUG COMPANY
cigars; also state distributers for the famous "Green River" brand of
whisky. The firm is represented by fifteen men on the road, who cover
all of Indiana and central Ohio and Illinois. Mr. Mooney is the presi-
dent of Indianapolis Board of Trade and Mr. Mueller is an active mem-
ber of the prominent German organizations of this city, and both have
always been associated with all movements looknig to the extension of
the city's welfare.
BYMAX'S HANDBOOK OF IXDIAA^APOLIS.
Kipp Brothers Company, wholesale fancy goods, druggists' and sta-
tioners' sundries, etc. The jobbing interests of Indianapolis cover all
departments of wholesale trade
with much completeness, and in
certain lines the city is a par-
ticularly important center, with
sales covering the West and
South. A particularly note-
worthy business enterprise is
that conducted by the Kipp
Brothers Company, importers
and jobbers, at 37 to 41 South
Meridian street. The business
was established in 1880 by Al-
brecht and Robert Kipp. under
the style of Kipp Brothers, al-
though Albrecht Kipp had been
identified with the line since
ISO", and so continued until
1893, when the entire business
was incorporated with a capital
stock of $100,000, with A. Kipp,
president; Chas. F. Giel. vice-
president, and Robert Kipp, sec-
retary and treasurer. The of-
fice and warerooms occupy two
five-stoiy and basement build-
ings, 45x202 feet in dimensions,
affording every advantage and
facility for the storage and
handling of their large, com-
plete and diversified stock, di-
vided into eighteen separate de-
partments. In these depart-
ments are included all kinds of
fancy goods, druggists' and sta-
tioners' sundries, toys, musical
instruments, cutlery, smokers' articles, sporting goods, notions, leather
goods, chinaware and pottery, fireworks, etc. The trade of this house
embraces Indiana, Illinois. Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma
and Indian Territory, Nebraska, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Alabama
and Georgia. The company operates branches at Louisville, Ky., and
Pallas, Tex,
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The Standard Metal Company— In the metal lines Indianapolis
shown manned improvement in the jobbing and manufacturing de-
partments in recent years and it extends a market to buyers that is
as complete and attractive as any in the Central West. A notable and
extensive addition to this particular branch of the city's manufacturing
md jobbing business is the Standard Metal Company.
The Standard Metal Company, incorporated, began business in
March, 1906, as jobbers of tin plate, sheet iron, metals and all kinds of
inners' and sheet metal workers' supplies and manufacturers of pieced
THE STANDARD METAL COMPANY.
inware. The concern carries in addition to the above an extensive
ne of stamped and japanned tinware, enameled wares and kitchen
urnishings. The trade of the house extends throughout Indiana and
Ilinois. The company occupies a commodious three-story brick struc-
are at the southeast corner of Illinois and South streets. The mem-
ers of the company are all of long experience iu the metal lines, having
een actively identified with the trade in this territory for periods
mging from fifteen to thirty years. The officers and directors of the
jmpany are: Wm. J. Elder, president and general manager; Wm. M.
[usbands, vice-president; F. A. Wilkening, secretary and ti-easurer;
OS. F. Jowar and A. L. Henry.
258 HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
Crescent Paper Co. — Prominent among the large and growing in-
dustries of tlie city is the wholesale paper business. Only fifteen or
twenty years ago there was not a wholesale paper house in the city,
all goods of this nature being shipped in here from Chicago, St. Louis,
or Cincinnati. Today we have six jobbing houses selling paper exclu-
sively and covering with their salesmen not only the local field but
spreading over all the states surrounding us, and even into Missouri,
Iowa and Texas. Of these six concerns the Crescent Paper Company
is the only one that carries both coarse and fine papers, meaning papers
for wrapping purposes and those for printing purposes. In connection
CRESCENT PAPER COMPANY
with their wrapping paper business they have a very large sale on
such lines as building and roofing papers, paper bags, and cordage of
every description, while the fine-grade department carries a complete
line of printers' supplies and is well equipped for paper ruling, punch-
ing, padding, perforating, etc. The above is a cut of the building now
occupied by the Crescent Paper Company, located on We?t Georgia
street, and gives an idea of their storage capacity. One of the great
advantages this concern enjoys is the fact that the rear of the build-
ing backs right up to the union traclis and into the building is a pri-
vate switch accommodating six cars at a time. It can be readily seen
they are well equipped with modem and up-to-date facilities for handling
their large and increasing business.
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259
Standard Paper Co., HI to 117 East South street, manufacturers
and manufacturers' agents, was incorporated in November, 1903, and
from its inception lias been a notable factor in the paper trade of the
city, and is one of the recognized leaders in the wrapping paper, paper
bags and roofing paper lines. A spirit of progressiveness has marked
the administration of its business from the beginning and its trade ex-
tends wherever paper is used in the United States. Here will be found
one of the largest and most complete lines of wrapping papers and
liMjii'i- lia-s of all kinds and one of the lin-.sest stocks of roofing papers
STANDARD PAPER COMPANY.
in the Central West. The promptness with which this house has on
this account been able to fill all demands made upon it has been one
of the leading elements in its rapid growth and the extension of its vast
business. The building occupied by this concern was built especially
for it and is the largest in the state devoted to their line. The location,
alongside the Pennsylvania tracks and in close proximitj- to all freight
houses, affords especial facilities for the convenient handling of large
shipments, which are made direct from the building to the cars. The
officers of the company are A. M. Rosenthal, president, and Chas. W.
.Nfisou, secretary.
HYMAy-S UAXDBOOK OF IXDIAXAPOLIS.
The E. C. Dolmetsch Co., incorporatefl. importers and jobbers of
druggists' and stationers' sundries, toys and fancy goods, 122 South
Jleridian street — For nearly a
half of a century this city has
been famed as a center and
as a notable market for the
class of wares handled by this
concern, and no other line has
done as much to extend the
reputation of Indianapolis as
a jobbing center throughout
the territory tributary to it.
The E. C. Dolmetsch Co. was
established in April, 1003,
and while the house is of
comparatively recent origin,
yet all of the members that
comprise it have been identi-
fied with the line for over
thirty years, having been
formerly connected with the
old established firm of Chas.
Mayer & Co., which retired
from the wholesale trade in
1903, and who were the rec-
ognized leaders up to that
period. The firm occupies a four-story and basement building at 122
South Meridian street, in the center of the wholesale district. The stock
is an extensive one and embraces evei'ything in druggists' sundries, sta-
tionery, toys (of which they make direct importations), athletic goods,
fi.shing tackle, fireworks, flags, leather goods (such as ladies' purses and
pocketbooks), pipes, pocket cutlery, fancy goods, holiday goods, etc. The
territory covered by this house extends throughout Indiana, Ohio. Illi-
nois. Missouri and Iowa. The officers and members of the company are :
Eugene C. Dolmetsch, president ; Herman 11. Sielken, vice-president ;
John G. Ohleyer, secretary and treasurer ; Otto Keller and George Hof-
mann,
Indianapolis Book and Stationery Company — -^ house which
operates upon an extensive scale and under most favorable conditions
is that of the Indianapolis Book and Stationery Compan.v, which is en-
gaged in exclusively wholesale business iu the line of books and sta-
tionery. The company was incorporated in 1S9G with a capital stock
HYMAN'S HA^'DBOOK OF IXDIAXAPOLIS.
of $40,000, as successors to
the wholesale department of
the Bowen-Merrill Company,
booksellers, publishers, etc.
The office and salesrooms oc-
cupy a three-story and base-
ment building, 25x200 feet in
dimensions, at 121 South Jle-
ridian street, and there the
company carries a complete
and well assorted stock of
standard publications and the
latest and most popular issues
of books of every kind. They
also handle full lines of of-
fice and fancy stationery,
with an especially complete
line of supplies for office use,
the products of the leading
mills and factories of tlie
country. School supplies and
holiday goods are ^specially
prominent in their lines. The
trade of the company is very large through Indiana. Illi
Kentucky. The president is W. H. Elvin; Thos. Dunn,
and James H. Wilson, secretary.
Ohio and
-president.
VIEW ON FALL CREEK.
//I )/.l.V,v HAND HOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
Tanner & Co., wholesale tinplate, sheet-iron metal, etc. One of
promineut iiraiK-lies of tratle in Indianapolis is that of tinplate,
sheet metals and tinners' supplies, and
in connection with this trade there is
also an extensive manufacturing tin-
ware industry. A leading house in the
tinplate and tinners' supply trade is
that of Tanner & Co., who are also
manufacturers of tinware, and conduct
business at 216-218 South Meridian
street. The business was established
in 1878 by George G. Tanner, who has
since conducted it with marked success.
They utilize for salesrooms and fac-
tory purposes a four-story and base-
ment building, 50x125 feet in dimen-
sions, and in addition they have ample
warehouse facilities. They carry a very
large wholesale stock of tinplate, sheet
iron and metals, and full lines of tin-
ners' supplies, and they manufacture
high-grade tinware and carry these
goods in large quantities to meet the
demands of a heavy trade covering all of the central and western states.
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SHELTER HOUSE IN BROOKSIDE PARK.
The beginnings of trade in Indianapolis were entirely retail. Dan-
iel Shaffer, the first merchant of the city, did not carry a vei'y large
stock. The wants of the earlier settlers were as modest as their purses.
They needed gunpowder and shot, iron and nails, salt and some dye-
stuffs to color the homespun fabrics which furnished the material for
their wardrobes, and a few other articles of prime necessity— among
which they included whisky and tobacco. After the first winter there
was competition in the store business. Mr. Shaffer, the pioneer store-
keeper, was the first of the settlers to die. The merchants who fol-
lowed him carried stocks which were a little more diversified, and sold
coffee, tea, muslin and other staple goods. Most of their freight came
by pack-horse, though some was brought up by keelboat. After roads
were built, supplies were brought by wagon. The stores were all of the
general variety, keeping a little of everything, until 1847, when the
Madison railroad was completed to the city, but after that lines were
divided and there were stores for dry goods and stores for groceries.
It was four or five years later before there was any closer division.
The grocery store sold articles of hardware and many miscellaneous
lines, and the dry goods stores handled shoes, hats, c;ips and all kind^-
of wearing apparel. In a few years special stores devoted to other
lines of trade were established, and quite a number of the successful
stores of today are the successors of enterprises inaugurated in the.
early fifties.
The Shopping District— The shopping district of Indianapolis tc-
day shows that the people of the city have cultured and artistic tastes.
The jewelry displays indicate a demand for a distinctively high grade
of articles for personal adornment. The wall-paper and other displnys
of decorative goods indicate an elevated artistic standard in the homes
of Indianapolis and contiguous territory. Music stores show instru-
ments and publications which give indisputal)le evidence that musical
culture in the city and its surroundings has reached an advanced stage.
So it is in all lines of retail business. The tastes to which they cater
are those of a metropolitan, a progressive and a prosperous people.
264
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Charles Mayer & C»" ^ ^* We . Washington Street, Importers
and Dealer'5 in Art 'VW , x.hm-x iss, Silver. Jewelry, Toys, etc. — A
"i le\oted exclusively to gift things.
HB^^^^ '^ j> ^! '11'* buMness was established by the late
r wg^^^^.J-- ^ii t liiiles Jlayer, Sr., in ISiO. He was
1 piDueei citizen who contributed much
to ihe citj s advancement. In 1865 Mr.
\\illnm Haueisen was admitted to an In-
tel est In 1S88 the last-named geutle-
luaii letiied md four new members were
tikoii into pirtnership and the firm thus
(ontiniied consisting of Charles Mayer,
Sr Ins t\\ o '!ons, Ferdinand L. Mayer and
Ch iilf^ AI ivei, Jr., Fred Berger and Louis
Muu In ISOl the worthy founder of the
ll IIHKS|I r~^ house died and in January of the current
|i IfBPwSHJ I year, Messrs Berger and Murr retiring,
. I [(< ■"''' 8^B I the business has since been conducted by
*, I VI '^ *|^ ' Messis r L and Charles Mayer under
' ^1 - '^^!^ _ I the oii-'iual hrm style. The premises oc-
cupied It til It time consisted of a spacious
1840 and lommodius five-story and basement
buiIJiug. iwth frontage and depth of 34x
warehouse in rear of the above, on Pearl street, five
CHAS MAYER,
195 feet,
stories and basement, 34x80 feet.
In 1903 Charles JIayer & Company gave up the large wholesale
trade to give exclusive attention to the retail business and the Wash-
ington street building was remodeled and improved for a retail store.
The first floor shows a magnificent display of jewelry, watches, clocliS.
silver, bronzes, fans, opera glasses, leather goods, perfumeiy and toilet
articles, cutlery, smokers' articles, stationery, etc. The second floor
contains fine china, ornaments, pottery, dinner and toilet ware, cut
glass, art wares, beautiful lamps and electroliers, marble statuary, etc.
The third floor is occupied with athletic and sporting goods, leather
goods, traveling bags, satchels, suit cases and trunks, baskets, house-
hold furnishings, bird cages, and baby carriages and go carts. The
fourth floor is given over to toys, dolls, books, games and novelties for
children. Importations of wares are made direct from France, Ger-
many, Austria, Bohemia, England, Russia, Japan, etc. An average
force of from one hundred to one hundred and fifty experienced clerks
are employed in various capacities. The firm is a member of the Mer-
chants' Association.
CHAS. MAYER & CO.
HYMAN'tJ HANDBOOK OF I^^DIAXAPOLIS.
Vonnegut Hardware Company— The Vonnegut Hardware Company,
wholesale and retail dealers, 120-124 East Washington street, is the
development of a business that was established originally In 1851 by
Mr. Clemens Vonnegut, sr., and in 1898 assumed the present style, with
Mr. Clemens Vonnegut and his three sons, Clemens Vonnegut, jr.,
Franklin Von-
negut and Geo.
Vonnegut. as
partners. Their
five -story and
basement
building, 4 5 x
200 feet, eon-
tains a very
large and com-
•nBHi^^' >«Asi i^H " I P'ete stock, in-
£i iBHlSilMl,i«H..:?W-' SIHwL. eluding the
I •.'.MkJ*^^ ?'^ ^iiri 1 BIHhI!^ '-'^®'' ^""^ finest
" ' productions of
r" ^ "^IB' iKt l^8!8Hi i JiMII^. ^i^^^^^^^Bt^ leading Ameri-
m " ffi'<B9S^^^^'^^'^'~!I^^**'I^^^^^^^^^^H can manufac-
turers and the
finest imported
articles, the as-
sortment e m -
bracing build-
ers' and cab-
inet hardware,
machinery,
tools, manufac-
1 11 r e r s' sup-
It 1 i e s. meat
market outfits.
imported and domestic cutlery, household hardware, etc. Besides their
large retail trade, they have a heavy wholesale business covering In-
diana, Illinois, Ohio and the South, and employ six traveling sales-
men. Mr. Clemens Vonnegut, Sr., died December 13, 190G, and the
business is now conducted by his sons.
The Pettis Dry Goods Co., better known as the "Greater New
York Store," 25 to 41 East Washington street, is one of the attractions
of the city. It is the oldest and largest and undoubtedl.v one of the
best-knowu mercantile establishments in the state. Beginning in 1853
with a small single room in the old Bates House, the Pettis Dry Goods
Co. represents fifty-four years of progressive development. As season
26S HYMAys HANDBOOK OF IXDIAXAPOLIS.
after season passe^^, tlie ever increasing popularity as the shoppinj
center necessitated the enlargement of the store so that now it require:
250,000 square feet of floor space to accommodate the increased busi
ness. The store is one of the best planned and finest arranged In thi
West, containing all the most up-to-date methods of store service, an(
the equal of any either in Chicago or New York. There are sixt}
departments, each a complete store in itself, embracing almost every
thing needed to supply the wants of the public, each under the direc
tion of a department manager. The main building fronting on Wash
insrton street^ is of imposing appearance, 125x200 feet in dimensions
six stories high, with basement underneath the entire building
connecting with a tunnel to the basement of the State Life Building
which contains the sto^e and house furnishing departments.
The annex on Pearl street is a solid structure, 67x67 feet, with fiv€
floors OTid basement. It is connected with the !uaiu building by a tunue
beneath and a bridge on the third floor. In the basement of this build
ing is installed one of the most' complete heating and lighting jjlants
in the city. The Pettis Dry Goods Co. is in close touch at all times witl!
the markets of two continents, having its own resident buyers in tht
leading countries of Europe, from whom the latest and richest novelties
that European manufacturers produce are received weekly.
Mr. George A. Gay is president and general manager.
Saks and Company — On one of the most prominent corners in the
city, in a building bearing its own name, is located one of the most
complete men's and boys" outfitting establishments in the country. Saks
and Company have been a factor in commercial Indianapolis just
decade and have kept pace in their enterprise with the rapid growth of
the city. This is one of three stores owned and operated by this firm.,
The' parent store is the most extensive establishment of the kind in
Washington, D. C, while in busy Herald Square, New York City, stands
the seven-story, country-wide famous building of Saks and Company.
In addition to these retail entenirises the firm operates a manufacturing
plant in which is made the men's clothing sold in its chain of stores.
The members of the firm are practical clothing men, and to them, per-
haps more than to any one else, is due the almost phenomenal jjerfec-
tion to which clothing ready for wear has attained. Under their sys-
tem of designing and making it is no longer necessary for the man to
seek his individual tailor that his clothes may fit properly or have the
latest features of fashion intelligently and consistently embodied. Saks
and Company's "Distinctive Clothes for Men" have become famous
among the best dressers of the three important centers where they are
obtainable.
Interiorly the Saks and Company store is a thoroughly moderuly
appointed store. Its equipment is of the latest pattern, while its sphere
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of service extends to every feature of men's and boys' wearing ai>-
parel, with a department of sporting and athletic goods, for which the
public of today is an enthusiastic votary.
The policy which governs this big business Is laid upon the most
advanced commercial ethics. It is a one-price store in fact as well
as name. Its announcements and its merchandise command implicit
confidence by its unbroken career of liberal and straightforward deal-
ings.
L. S. Ayres & Co., one of Indiana's leading dry goods stores, occu-
pies the very prominent southwest corner of Meridian and Washington
streets, extending through to Pearl street. This business, established
thirty-eight years ago, has long held an enviable position among the
high-class retail forces of the city.
Its present location, dates from October, 1905, when the beautiful
eight-story fireproof structure of brick and steel at that point was com-
pleted and furnished. For its purpose no more modern building exists,
expense being lightly considered where perfection of detail and retail
conveniences were concerned.
Four passenger elevators of the largest capacity enable customers
to reach any floor iiuickly ; a balcony rest room provides a highly ap-
preciated rendezvous for shoppers, while such modern conveniences as
postoffice, express otRce, telegraph and telephone stations are providec
in connection with a free checking desk.
Much patronized are the fifth floor tea and grill room and the
basement quick lunch tables, the former elegant and excellent in service
and cuisine, the latter popular in price and patronage. The tea rooms
of the big stores are appreciated by womankind. Hotels and other
restaurants have always catered to men because their best patrons were
men. The tea room of the Ayres store has more women patrons than
men and its service is designed to please them particularly.
In its high-grade stocks of merchandise, however, lies the acknowl-
edged charm of the Ayres store. Better goods are to be found nowhere
in the country. The choicest products of the loom — silks, woolens and
cottons — are shown in prodigal profusion ; ready-made garments crowd
one whole floor; headwear and footwear take up a considerable sec-
tion of another floor, while rugs, draperies and art wares overflow
another.
The basement is a store in itself, featuring popular-priced dry goods
and household necessities. While these features are comparatively new
they have proved their worth and are still proving it by a constantly
inijreasing patronage.
Two entire floors are given over to manufacturing — the sixth and
seventh. Dressmakers and women's tailors occupy the sixth floor in
its entirety — the largest shop for high-grade custom work in the state
L. S. AYRES & CO.
HYMAWS HANDBOOK OF I2iDIANAP0LIS.
Upholsterers, cabinet makers, picture framers and makers of draperies
aud carpets tax the capacity of tlie seventh. These artisans are- occu- ■
pied altogether with to-order work.
The reputation of the Ayres store as a fashion exponent Is well
known, and this position it maintains by efforts not considered essen-
tial by many merchants. A resident Paris buyer, frequent trips to New
Xork and abroad by dressmakers and department managers are con-
sidered well worth the expense. In no other way can a store know
that its ^oods are just right. Ayres merchandise is right ; a fast-grow-
ing patronage proclaims the fact.
C. W. Craig, Confectioner, No. 6 East Washington street — For
more than a quarter of a century the name of "Craig's" has been asso-
ciated in Indianapolis with the best place to get
the best in confections, and the fame of his prod-
ucts has extended beyond the boundaries of the
state. The business was established in 1873, and
the motto of the house, "Not how cheap, but how
good," that was adopted at its inception to mark
its goods, has become familiar to all those who,
visit the city who appreciate excellence of quality
more than cheapness in candies. Craig's candies
have the well-earned reputation of being as good
as the products of the most famous candy makers
of this country. A notable feature of this estab-
lishment and one that has met the hearty favor
'A the lady visitors to this place are the dainty
huiches that are served here daily. The service
is excellent, the prices moderate and the bill-of-
fare embraces, in addition to the light lunches, all
the best in ice cream sodas, which are served in
endless variety and which have made t the most
popular place in the city for "after-matinee"
parties and gatherings. Craig's establishment is
located in the heart of tiie shopping district, and
visitors to the city should not fail to take home
c. w. CRAIG, a box of Craig's delicious confections as a sweet
reminder of their visit to the Hoosier capital.
H. P. Wasson & Co., West Washington Street — This is one of the
greatest establishments in the Central West and one of the prominent
features to which all visitors to the city are directed. Established a
little over 25 years ago by H. P. Wasson, this store has been kept
abreast of the development of Indianapolis as a retail market, pre-
senting at all times the choicest of merchandise from the best-known
makers in the world for the selection of those living in the territory
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274 BYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
tributary to this city. This great store occupies one of the most promi-
nent locations in the heart of the shopping district ; it consists of sixty-
sis departments, each a complete store within itself and each pre-
senting a more complete line than is usually found in stores devoted
exclusively to that particular business, and employing over 600 persons.
The merchandise sold here is the best that money can buy, which car-
ries with it the guarantee that the money will be returned on any pur-
chase proven to be not as represented. The stores that are embraced in
this establishment are as follows : Silks, velvets, robes, black dress
goods, colored dress goods, wash goods, linings, domestics, beddings,
notions, linens, china, glassware, trunks, toys, gloves, hosiery, women's,
children's and men's underwear, men's furnishings, jewelry, cut glass,
leather goods, toilet articles, trimmings and braids, umbrellas, silver-
ware, ribbons, laces, embroideries, white goods, aprons, handkerchiefs,
women's neckwear, veilings, feather boas, millinery, kimonas, corsets,
muslin underwear, infants' wear, waists, furs, women's cloaks and suits,
children's cloaks and suits, curtains, draperies, carpets, linoleums,
mattings, rugs, house furnishings, wall paper, shoes, McCall patterns,
soda fountain, grocery department, stationery, art goods, .restaurant and
the notable dressmaking department.
The dressmaking department of ^^'■asson's consists of three distinct
establishments, occupying the entire fifth and sixth floors, employing
nearly 250 people, and each in charge of an expert modiste who visits
Europe twice a year, thus keeping in touch with the creations of the
most notable European artist-modistes.
The Badger Furniture Company was incorporated on March 4,
1896. • It is one of the leading house-furnishing and decorating estab-
lishments of the city. It carries a large stock of furniture of medium
and better grade, with Oriental and domestic rugs and draperies. The
store has been named the "Plainfigureshop" because all goods . are
marked in plain figures with the lowest price. This plan was an untried
one among the furniture dealers of Indianapolis until its introduction
by the Badger Furniture Company. Under it the most easy-going buyer
stands on a precisely equal footing with the most zealous bargain
hunter. The same spirit of frankness which prompted the adoption of
the one-price plan has characterized all the dealings of this firm with
the public. The company has rapidly risen to a position second to none
in the state, largely because of its consistent adherence to this policy.
The Badger Furniture Company occupies a large double building, consist-
ing of eight floors on each side, located at 14-20 E. Washington street, in
the heart of the business district of the city. Visitors are always made
to feel at home. The officers of the company are : C. H. Badger, presi-
dent ; T. R. Rainey, vice-president ; F. R. Kautz, treasurer ; H. H. Had-
ley, secretary. This firm is a member of the Merchants' Association,
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George J. Marott, who has been engaged in the retail shoe trade in
this citj' on his own accoimt since 1885, now conducts one of the largest
and handsomest shoe emporiums in the United States at 20 aud 28 East
Washington street. This establishment is not only the pride of our citi-
zens, but is a point of attraction to thousands who visit our city annu-
ally. The ground floor and basement are utilized for business purposes
and the splendid appearance of the former with its tv\-enty-foot ceiling,
and maguifleent appointments, impress the visitor with the spirit of
INTERIOR GEORGE J. MAROTT'S SHOE STORE.
enterprise everywhere apparent. The furniture is of the richest and
most comfortable character, and everything that can add to the at-
tractiveness of the establishment and facilitate business has been in-
stalled. It is not only one of the largest retail shoe emporiums in the
United States, but ranks as one of the largest in the world. In every
way Mr. Marott has been foremost in inaugurating modern methods
in his business, and has always co-operated with other merchants in
making Indianapolis attractive as a retail market for the citizens of
the state. The establishment is located in the Lombard building, in the
Jif^art of the shopping district, on East Washington street.
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Wulschner=Stewart Music Company — The oldest and leading
piano honse in Indianapolis is that, of the Wulsehner-Stewart Music
Company, manufacturers of
and dealers in pianos and
musical instruments of all
kinds. The business was es-
tablished thirty years ago by
the late Emil Wulschner, who
afterward took into partnership
his stepson, A. M. Stewart, the
firm becoming Wulschner &
Son, and in May, 1900, after
the death of Mr. Emil Wulsch-
ner, the present company was
incorporated, the business now
being officially supervised by
Mr. A. M. Stewart as vice-
president and manager. The
company occupies a prominent
position as leading manufac-
turers of pianos, besides which
they are representatives of
other leading manufacturers,
and they have built up a very
large trade at wholesale in In-
dianapolis and vicinity. The
company have an interest in a
well-kpown piano factory and'
have jnit on the market two'
grades of pianos of unsurpassed
quality, one known as the
Wulschner piano and the other
as the Stewart piano, and both
being made in accordance with
the highest ideals of piano
manufacturing. Through the medium of this house the company is
thus enabled to offer to Indiana purchasers the opportunity to buy at
retail the highest grade of pianos at strictly factory prices. A notable
feature of this house is its Player piano department, one whole floor
of their large building being devoted to a display of these popular in-
struments. In connection with these instruments they carry in their
library over 15,000 rolls to be used on the Player pianos, embracing all
the latest popular music as well as all the works of the most noted com-
posers. These rolls are sold on the exchange plan at ten cents each.
278
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Concerts are given daily in this department and every one is cordiall:
invited to listen to these wonderful instruments.
The stock at this store includes a large number of the representative
makes of the eastern market — pianos that have a world-wide reputation
for standards of excellence, also organs, orchestra and band instruments.
In addition to this the sheet music department is one of the largest in
the Middle "\Vest.
The Taggart Baking Co.— It was in 3869 that the original Taggart
balcery began business. Alexander Taggart began business here in a
small way, baking bread, crack-
ers and cakes. He gave his per-
sonal attention to all work at
that time, as he has done since
as far as is possible in a large
concern like the present factory.
Later on he gradually worked up
a wholesale business, and sold
his product through the grocers
over the city. At the formation
of the National Biscuit Company
Mr. Taggart took charge of the
Indianapolis plant, and con-
tinued in that position until a
few years ago, when he severed
his connection there and became
a party to the org.anization of
his brother, Joseph Taggart, and
capitalized at $250,000.00.
TAGGART BAKING
the Taggart Baking Company, with
his son, A. L. Taggart. The company
The present building at 18-28 Xorth Xew Jersey street is the largest
breiid bakery in the state, running 19 ovens, with a capacity of some
thing more than 300,000 loaves of bread a week, in addition to cracker,-',
cakes, pastry, etc. Taggarfs bread is shipped to the various parts oi
Indiana, and into adjoining states. Besides making many special kinds
of bread, the Taggart company devotes its attention to "Puritan,"
"Home-JIade" and "Golden Cream," the wrapped loaf. Jersey Butter
Crackers, made to be eaten with oysters, are a Taggart product. The
butter crackers enjoy an unusual popularity in Indianapolis, though in
other cities over the United States similar crackers have been put on
the market with little or no success.
The Taggart Baking Company conducts nine retail stores in Indian-
apolis for the sale of its wares. The largest of these, at 233-239 Massa-
chusetts avenue, has a lunch room in connection, as also has the one
at 49-51 Virginia avenue.
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The Scofield=Pierson Company h:ive an up-to-date book and sta-
tionery store just south of the new Federal building in 140 North Penn-
sylvania street. As successors to a former enterprising firm, they have
a business of fifteen years' popular success. Here are the latest copy-
right and gift boolvs ; poetry, history and the great standard books ;
boys', girls' and school books ; Bibles and prayer books. Besides books,
the public will find first-class stationery of newest designs and finest
quality, both for society and the office. Engraving and embossing is a
leading feature, and special attention is given to wedding invitations,
announcements and calling cards. Fountain pens, letter flies and filing
devices, blank books, ink and all stationery requisites are always in
stock. Nowhere else in the city can be found so complete retail lines of
souvenir post cards and novelties. In their basement are Indiana head-
quarters of all kinds of religious books, church and Sunday school song
books, cards, class-books, records, envelopes, maps, blackboards, badges,
pins, marriage certificates, etc. They issue a neat S. S. catalogue and
meet the lowest prices.
Beginning with the popular demand for souvenir post cards, the
Scofield-Pierson Company wholesaled them to other city dealers, and
HYMAX-Fi HAyDBOOK CF IXDIAXAPOLIS.
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of
their "Riley
Roses" card,
which they
published i n
D e c e m b e r,
19 0, encour-
aged them to
organize a
stock company
for manufac-
turing and im-
porting post
cards and
other paper
goods. In
March, 190 7,
they incorpo-
rated the Im-
port Post Card Company, with E. B. Scofield, president; A. S. Pierson,
vice-president; C. W. Pierson, secretary -treasurer, and J. W. Parker,
manager. They have quarters in tlie Pembroke Arcade. The com-
pany soon put four salesmen in the field and orders came from all sec-
tions of the country, requiring a good force to care for them. Mr.
Parker is an experienced post card man, and he and Mr. C. W. Pierson
give their entire time to the business. While many of their fine cards
are made in Germany, the cards made in this city from plates engraved
here are the very best and the most popular. New cards, and new series
of cards, done from paintings by the special artists of the company in
the "Arcade'- rooms, are coming out frequently, and the Import Post
Card Coniiiany is a live enterprise.
The Marott Building — The most remarkable improvement in In-
dianapolis in recent years has been made in the territory embraced
north of Ohio street on Massachusetts avenue. This avenue is the
great artery that taps the most i)opulous section of the city and sur-
rounding territory, and more people travel this thoroughfare than any
other. Realizing the needs of a suitable building for department store
purposes and one that would meet the growing demands of this busy
avenue, Mr. George J. Marott erected in 1900 one of the largest and
most commodious buildings in the city at Nos. 342 to 358 Massachusetts
avenue. It is a five-stoiy and basement structure with all the latest
improvements necessary to modern store construction, and its great ex-
panse of front is the largest in the city for the display of merchandise.
282 HYMAyi^ H.WDBOOK OF IXDIANAPOLIS.
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THE MAROTT BUILDING.
To enable one to gel a proper estimate of the value of the location
of the Marott building, whieh marks the heart of the new shopi)ing dis-
trict of Indianapolis, consideration must be given to the enonnous tratBe
that passes its doors. Seven of the most important street car lines,
tapping the most populous section of the cit.* to the nortli and uortheast
and five interurban lines bring their passeuger.s to this building.
2//N0TADLE MANUrACTURER5
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It is in the field of manufactures tliat Indianapolis has achieved its
highest distinction among the cities of the AVest. The rapid increase
of its industries forms the most interesting chapter in its material de-
velopment. During the past decade its manufacturers have more than
doubled the value of their plants and products. According to the cen-
sus bulletin on manufacturing and mechanical industry, issued by the
United States Census Bureau, for 1905, shows that Indianapolis has
810 manufacturing and mechanical industries, VFhich employ 26,725 per-
sons and pay out annually to employes ^12,(i20,443. The value of the
annual product of these concerns is $82,227,950. Among its many and
varied enterprises it numbers the largest carriage factory, the largest
exclusive engine and boiler plant, saw works, and mill machinery fac-
tory in the world. It has many others, notably in furniture, veneers,
garments, pharmaceutical goods, that rank among the foremost In their
particular branches in the country.
Indianapolis has become a manufacturing center because of its
unexcelled railway facilities, its nearness to the center of population
in the United States, and its inexhaustible supply of cheap fuel, brought
from the great coal fields but fifty miles away. Its position is inviting
for the location of manufacturers and its future development along this
line will undoubtedly surpass its wonderful record in the past.
Nordyke & Marmon Company (incorporated). Flour Mill Engi-
neers, Founders and JIachinists, Manufacturers of Motor Cars — ^The
business of this institution since its beginning, over fifty years ago, has
been confined chiefly to the manufacture of flour mill and cereal mill
machinery and to building complete mills for the manufacture of flour
and cereal products. In 1904 it added the manufacture of motor cars,
equipping separate departments for this branch of work. Its founda-
tion was laid by Mr. Ellis Nordyke, of Richmond, Ind., who for many
years prior to 1851 was a prominent millwright engaged in building
flour mills, the machinery being made by hand in the buildings in which
it was to be used. Mr. Nordyke, having invented an improved flour bolt,
began preparations for the manufacture of this machine and other
284 UYMAW^ HAyDBOOK OF IXDIAXAI'OLIS.
devices used iu flour mills. Under the firm uame of Nordyke, Haul
& Co., the manufacture of milling machinery was first begun in the
year 1851 in a small shop in Richmond, Ind. Iu the year 1858 Mr.
Addison H. Nordylce was taken into the business, it being carried o.i
as E. & A. H. NordyUe until 18GG, at which time Mr. Daniel W. Marmo:i
entered the firm, which then became Nordyke, Marmon & Co. In 1871
the business was incorporated under the laws of Indiana as Nordyke.
Marmon & Co. The businese had prospered and by this time had be-
come one of the most prominent concerns in its field, occupying sub-
stantial brick factory buildings, constituting what was then considere''
quite a large plant. Mn Amos K. Hollowell entered the company in
1875 and continued with it iu an offlcial capacity until 1895. Owing to
a wide extension oi: trade and to the rapid growth of the business, the
company, in 1875, found its manufacturing facilities limited, necessitat-
ing a change in location. Desiring to make ample provision for further
expansion, and requiring better shipping facilities and better advan-
tages than Richmond possessed, it was decided to move to Indianapolis.
The "Quaker City" works, located in West Indianapolis, and bounded
by Morris street, Kentucky avenue, the I. & V. and Belt railroads, was
purchased in 1876, in which year the present company was incorporated.
The factory plant above mentioned, and which the company still occu-
pier:, has from time to time been improved and enlarged until today it
assumes pretentious proportions. It is recognized as being the largest
ra^ory in the world devoted to the milling machinery and mill build-
ing business, and the company is widely known as "America's leading
mill builders." The story of the progress of this enterprising concern
is best told by the accompanying illustrations, which indicate its gradual
development and substantial advancement. The factory is syste-
matically arranged, with the woodworking department on one side
and the irouworking on the opposite side, with the finishing, storage
and shipping department connecting the two at the north end. The
lumber yard and the storage for raw materials, supplies, etc., for the
irouworking dt'partment are located at the south end, where facilities
are provided for handling materials expeditiously from cars. Between
the two wings are located the boiler house, the buhr stone mill de-
partment and the storage building for finished and unfinished iron parts
of the machines manufactured. A private switch, connecting with the
Belt railway, extends nearly the entire length of the property and into
the shipping department building. The plant is organized into various
departments, each one being thoroughly equipped with improved ma-
chinery and tools and many labor saving devices, excelling in facilities
any other similar institution in this country. The products of the Nor-
dyke & Marmon Company enjoy a world-wide reputation, Being con-
sidered iu point of mechanical excellence, durability and efficiency the
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best that the market affords. The company, in its worlv of mill build-
ing, is noted for thoroughness and close attention to details aud for
the high-class milling results invariably obtained. Its machinery is to
be found in the representative mills of the United States, Mexico and
Canada and much of it is exported to Central and South American
countries and to nearly every country of the eastern hemisphere. The
line of machinery embraces the following: Flour, corn, rice and other
cereal milling machinery ; grain elevator machinery, roller mills, port-
able buhr stone mills, gyratory sieve bolters, reels, centrifugals, mid-
dlings purifiers, bran dusters, dust collectors, flour, bran and feed pack-
ers, degermiuators, meal driers, aspirators, shellers, cleaners and many
other machines ; power connections, gearing, rope drives, mill supplies,
etc. The regular work of this company has been accompanied by con-
stant and close observance of the needs of practical milling from the
operative miller's standpoint. It has facilities for developing and per-
fecting, in an operating flour mill, improvements in machinery and in
milling methods, thus assuring the success of all improvements before
being introduced on the market. In 1002 the first double side entrance
touring motor ear made in this country was built by the company for
private use. This motor car contained a number of very important
improvements and attracted a great deal of attention. In 1903 a second
motor car was built and in 1904 a number of the cars were made and
sold. The following year the company formally placed the Marmon
Motor Car on the market, aud today it is known far and wide, having
gained a reputation second to none. The Marmon car is noted for being
the easiest riding car in the world, due to the patented system of double
three-point suspension, which provides a perfectly flexible running gear.
The manufacture of the Marmon car is conducted in specially equipped
departments on the premises of the mill machinery works. Nordyke &
Marmon Company gives steady employment to a large force of men
and is rated among the most prominent manufacturing institutions of
Indianapolis. The officers of the company are Daniel W. Marmon,
president, and Walter C. Marmon, secretary and treasurer.
E. C. Atkins & Co. — Indianapolis is very proud of her big saw
manufactory. The institution of E. C. Atkins & Co., beginning in a
small way, in 1856, has constantly grown until now at the end of fifty
years it has become the largest plant in the world devoted exclusively
to the manufacture of saws and kindred wares. Silver steel, of which
all Atkins saws are made, is a product manufactured under the com-
pany's own secret formula. It is acknowledged to be the finest crucible
steel that has ever been put into saw blades. Atkins silver steel saws
are known the world over for their quality, durability and excellence
Of manufacture, and this product has done much to familiarize the
world at large with the greatness of Indianapolis. The manufacturing
288 HYMAX'S MAXDHOOK OF IXDIAXAPOLIS.
department is under the direction of the president, Mr. Henry C.
Atlvins, son of the founder of tlie institution. The sales department
Is in charge of the vice-president and secretary. Mr. Nelson A. Glad-
diiig. Atliins saws are for sale by the largest and most reliable agencies
all over the globe, including Canada, South America, Japan. Germany,
England, France and Austria. In order to facilitate deliveries, ten
branches have been established covering principal points throughout
the country. These are located at Atlanta, Chicago. Memphis, Minne-
apolis, New Orleans, New York, Portland, Ore., San Francisco, Seattle
and Toronto, where complete stocks are carried for immediate delivery.
Foieign agencies, Wolverhampton, England, Yokohama, Melbourne.
Mr. M. A. Potter looks after the financial end of the business, in the
capacity of treasurer, and through his hands passes the enormous sums
of money repi'esenting the income and outgo of the great corporation.
The works cover over five city blocks, besides maintaining its o\^ti
pri^ate gas plant, which product is used in all its tempering processes.
Over 1,200 men are employed in Indianapolis alone, to say nothing of
those at its various branches, which all maintain fully-equipped shops
for repair work.
The company also operates a plant for the manufacture of ma-
chine knives of all kinds, which is located at Lancaster, N. Y.
Atlas Engine Works — Like nearly all the great industries of Indi-
anapolis, the Atlas Engine Works have grown from small beginnings.
The plant is devoted to the manufacture of engines and boilers exclu-
sively, and its product is sold wherever human industry has progressed
beyond primitive handicraft. In 1872 the beginnings of the plant were
made by the Indianapolis Car Manufacturing Company. In 1878 the
property was taken over by the Atlas Engine Works, incorporated for
this purpose. In ISSO the policy of miscellaneous manufacturing on
orders was abandoned and the company determined to devote itself
exclusively to the manufacture of steam engines and boilers of stand-
ard types and sizes. This meant repetitive construction, with inter-
changeable parts ; the manufacture of engines and boilers in lots, in-
stead of one at a time, and the carrying of large stocks of manufac-
tured merchandise, not only in Indianapolis, but in various distributing ;
points. These methods of production and distribution, so common to-
day, were then new in heavy machinery and they were supplemented
by constant effort to produce better goods, to sell them for less money,
and to increase the volume of business. In less than a decade this
aggressive policy gave the Atlas Engine Worlis a supremacy in the
trade, a supremacy which has been steadily maintained by the con-
stant improvement of the product and the widening of markets. The
grounds of the company, for the most part covered with substantial
brick and stone buildings, now include not only the original tract o£
twenty acres at Nineteenth street and Martindale" avenue, but stretcb
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along the Belt railroad from the L. E. & W. tracks on the west to Hill-
side avenue on the east, the total real estate amounting to about forty
acres. The growth of the business has required frequent extensions,
and building operations during the past two years have almost doubled
the capacity of the plant, which was already one of the largest of its
kind in the world. The emnloyes now number about 1,800, and the
efficiency of the force is greatly enhanced by the thoroughly modern and
complete equipment of the shops. This equipment includes not only
every labor-saving and cost-saving device that can be applied to the man-
ufacture of engines and boilers, but also very complete arrangements
for the health and safety of the men employed.
The Indiana Veneer and Lumber Co. is generally recognized as
being the leading enterprise of its kind in this country. This company
bought out the business of the Indiana Lumber and Veneer Co. in 1905,
the latter company having been established in 1892. Its officers are O. M.
Pruitt, president and treasurer ; C. L. Goodwin, vice-president, and M.
L. Hovey, secretary. The Indianapolis plant covers over five (5) acres.
The equipment is of the best and the company enjoys the distinction of
being the largest exclusive manufacturer of quartered oak veneer in the
world. The company has a large plant for the manufacture of lumber
in Mississippi, and has a wareroom in New York City, comer First
avenue and 31st street, as well as carrying a large stock at High Point,
North Carolina. The company employs from one hundred and twenty-
five to one hundred and fifty men. The rapid increase in the business
of the company is a natural result of its long experience and its ambi-
tion to stand at the head of the industry, especially in the quality of its
sawed and sliced quartered oak veneer, and in its ability from its un-
equaled facilities to give its customers large stocks from which to
select for any customer's particular needs together with prompt serv-
ice. Its motto is "Quality, promptness and courtesy."
Indianapolis Brewing Company — It may not be uninteresting to
know that of all the manufacturing industries of this city, the particu-
lar one that gives to us the widest advertising is the Indianapolis Brew-
ing Company, which sends its product not only to all parts of the United
States but also to Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines, China, the Argen-
tine Republic and other South American states, to Centi'al America and
to Africa.
There is a reason for this widespread popularity and that reason
lies in the fact that one of the leading brands of its manufacture, in
competition with the highest-class beers on earth, has earned the name
'•Gold Medal Duesseldorfer," having won gi-and prizes at the Paris Ex-
position in 1900, at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904 and at subsequent
expositions held at Liege in 1905 and in Paris (hygienic exposition) in
1906, and Milan, Italy, 1906.
This great brewing industry, of which the general offices and bot-
292 HYAIAX'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAFOLIS.
tling department are located at the Schmidt brewery on High street,
grew out of three small breweries established in the earlier history of
Indianapolis, respectively hy C. F. Schmidt. Peter Lieber and C. Maus,
which were consolidated in the present company in 1889.
The various plants now give employment to 1,200 persons, the note-
worthy brands being "Progress," "Tafel," "Special Brew" and "Duessel-
dorfer," which are sold both in barrels and in bottles. Beside these,
the company bottles other brands which have become famous, and a
number of ales which equal any that may be imported. The output of
this great brewing establishment now exceeds 1,000,000 barrels a year.
The bottling department is always on show to visitors to the city
and is seen every year by thousands of persons, who can but admire
its wonderful facilities for caring for business and the absolute clean-
liness that marks every detail of manipulation. The processes from
start to finish are strictly hygienic. Scientists and physicians always
find a cordial welcome here, as -the management desires full publicity
as to its methods in preparing a health-giving beverage.
The officers of the company are: President and manager, Albert
Lieber, son of Peter Lieber, founder of the Lieber Brewery, who man
and boy has been in the business for 28 years ; vice-president, Frederic
Francke ; secretary, John P. Frenzel ; treasurer. Otto N. Frenzel.
What this brewery means to the industrial life of Indianapolis is
not measured alone by its regiment of employes. The employment it
gives directly and indirectly to all classes of mechanics and the market
it affords to the farmer are likewise to be taken into consideration.
The Home Brewing Company was organized in 1891, and its officers
and stockholders, nearly ninety in number, are all residents of Indian-
apolis. The brewery, bottling house, offices and outbuildings are hand-
some and complete in all their appointments. The brewery is of the
most modern construction, and the best equipped plant of its character in
the state. The company has an incorporated capital of $400,000, and its
investment now exceeds $650,000. The officers are all well-known citi-
zens: President, Chris. W. Waterman; Vice-President, August Hook;
secretary and treasurer, Andrew Hagen. The quality of the output is
the best and continually growing in favor. Twenty-five wagons are re-
quired to make distribution to the city trade and over 60 men are em-
ployed. The sales now amount to between 50.000 and 60,000 barrels
annually. The brands are "Home Brew," "Columbia," and "Indiana,"
ale and porter. In connection with the brewery is their large bottling
house with a capacity of 60 barrels daily, used entirely for home con-
sumption.
Capital City Brewing Company plant was built in 1905. This is
the latest addition to brewing industry in this cit.v, and the plant it has
erected is of the highest efficiency and is e<iuipped throughout with the
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vei-y latest and best machinery. The buildings are located on the cor-
ner of West and Kansas streets and are of exceptionally handsome
style of architecture. From the tapping of the first barrel the product
of this brewery sprang into immediate favor with the public who apprc-
CAPITAL CITY BREWING COMPANY.
elate a good article. Their well-known brands are "TT" (Taste Tells)
light beer, and "Frauenlob," dark beer. This company makes a specialty
of family trade. The officers of the company are: Charles Krause,
president ; John J. Giesen, vice-president, and Victor Jose, secretary
and treasurer.
F. J. Mack & Co., house, sign and fresco painters, 26 Kentucky
avenue — This business was established in 1ST7 by Fred J. Mack, and is
one of the largest and most important contracting painting cohcems in
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the city, aud the reputation for excellence in all branches of work done
by it has been maintained since its inception. The members of the
firm are F. J. Mack, C. W. Beck aud F. L. JIack. Mr. F. J. Mack, the
head of the firm, has been prominently identified with city affairs for
many years. He was a member of the board of safety from 1S9.5 to
1899, member of the park board in 1903 and was appointed a member
of the board of works in 1906 under the present administration.
JILLSON COMPANY.
Knight & Jillson Company, manufacturers and wholesale dealers
in steam, water, gas, plumbers', natural gas and oil well supplies is
the oldest and largest concern in this line in the state and one of the
most extensive in the West. The offices aud manufacturing plant are
located in the company's building at 121 to 133 South Pennsylvania
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Street. The company operates in addition two large pipe yards where
an extensive stock of blacli and galvanized iron tubing and oil well
casing is carried. Xard No. 1 is located at the east end of the Union
Railway station and Yard No. 2 in the block directly south of the
office and factory on South Pennsylvania street.
The J. C. Hirschman Company, Manufacturers of Mattresses and
Bedding — This concern was founded over a quarter of a century ago
by J. C. Hirschman, and has always
maintained its position as the leading
factory in its line in the state. The
business was incorporated in 1898, and
is managed by F. H. Hirschman, sec-
retary and treasurer. The product of
the company consists of upholstered
bos springs, cotton felt mattresses,
all other kinds of mattresses, feathers,
J. c. HIRSCHMAN COMPANY. feather pillows, down and down cush-
ions and everything in the bedding
line. Over forty people are employed in the factory and the trade ex-
tends throughout the United States.
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required in
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AxT, secretary.
Indianapolis Abattoir Company, wholesale butchers, located cor-
uer Morris street and White river. The business was originally estab-
lished in 1SS2 for
the purpose of fur-
nishing slaughter-
ing facilities for
wholesale and re-
tail butchers, but
iu 1892 the com-
pany extended its
operations by en-
gaging in the sale
of meat as well.
The present plant
is a thoroughly up-
to-date institution
and one of the finest in the west, affording every faci
the business. The plant embraces fourteen acres covered with substan-
tial brick buildings, with a capacity for killing from 300 to .50O^hogs
and 2.50 cattle daily. The officers are: Jos. AUerdice. president; "
Rauh, vice-president ; V>\ A. Mooney, treasurer ; Wra. G.
Andrew Steffen, Cigar Manufacturer— Mr. Steffen began his career
as a cigar man-
ufacturer a t
Madison. Ind.,
in 1SG4. Since
1ST5 he has
lieen located iu
this city and is
now operating
the largest un-
ion cigar fac-
tory in the
state. He em-
ploys between
forty and fifty
people. a n d
some of his
brands are
a m o n g the
most popular
the state, notably the "Tish-I-Miugo," which has a sale of more than
two million a year.
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Klee & Coleman —
apolis is that of Klee
pi-oininent bottling establishment of Indian-
Coleiuau at 421-425 South Delaware street.
The busiuess was established ia
1878 by John Klee and Henry
Coleuian, of Dayton, Ohio, who
conduct a bottling establishment |
there and at Piqua, Ohio, and
Louisville, Ky. The business in
Indianapolis is under active di- i
rection of JI. R. Styer, manager, j
The office and works have a com- '
plete equipment of bottling ma-
chinery and a fifteen-horse-power
steam engine, and twenty hands
are employed in bottling mineral
waters, soda waters, pops and all
kinds of "soft drinks." The trade of the Indianapolis establishment
covers a radius of ICO miles. The local trade is especially large and
keeps seven teams busy. Sir. Styer has been with the concern since
1881, during different periods.
Eli Lilly & Company, Incorporated, Manufacturers of Pharma-
ceutical and Chemical Preparations — Home office and laboratories, In-
dianapolis, with branch houses in the fol-
lowing cities: New York, Chicago, Kan-
sas Citj', St. Louis and New Orleans, La.
This concern is one of the old and sub-
stantial industi'ies of Indianapolis, en-
joying the reputation of marketing goods
of the highest quality. The line of goods
manufactured consists of general phar-
maceuticals prescribed by physicians and
dispensed by druggists. The house was
organized in 1876 by the late Col. Ell
Lilly and occupied the very modest quar-
ters shown in the accompanying' sketch.
The present plant, recently enlarged
and equipped, is not excelled by any in existence for the scientific and
economic production of pharmaceuticals.
George J. Mayer, manufacturer of seals, stencils, rubber stamps,
etc.. No. 36 South Meridian street, is one of the best-known and most
successful manufacturers of these goods in the United States, who has
been in the business for many years and whose trade covers fhe United
States from Maine to California and extends into Canada. The busi-
ness was started in 1884. The product of the factory includes seals
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and stamps of every description, stencils, rubber stamps, steel stamps
checks, badges, burning brands, etc. A large stock of these goods is al
ways kept on hand and special designs are made to order at shor
notice.
Indianapolis Manufacturers' and Carpenters' Union— The Indi;
apolis Manufacturers' and Cai-penters' Union, located at 201-205 Soutl
New Jersey street, was incorporated thirty years ago with $70,000 cap
ital stock, llr. Val Schaaf is president, Herman F. Sprandel secretai-j
and treasurer and Albert F. Meyer superintendent. The present plant
which is located at 201 to 205 South New Jersey street, was erected
INDIANAPOLIS MANUFACTURERS' AND CARPENTERS' UNION.
especially for the company and was occupied in January, 1S99. The
plant is a model one and occupies a space 60x195 feet, equipped with
the latest appliances and machinery, and having private switches c
necting with all the railroads entering the city. It is one of the largest
and most important concerns in the state engaged in the manufacture
of doors, sash and blinds and fine interior wood finishing and manufac-
tures everything embraced in planing mill work.
The Marietta QJass and Refrigerator Co., Sixteenth street and
Sherman Drive — Indianapolis is especially favored in its number and
variety of its manufactures and its ample and excellent shipping facili-
ties ; its central location and its access to a limitless supply of cheap
fue! has attracted many new industries in recent years. The Marietta
Glass and Refrigerator Company is one of its most recent important
acquisitions in the manufacturing line. The glass works moved to
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is city from Red Key, Indiana, in 1904, and maintains, just east of
•ooljside parli, one of the finest plants in tlie city, covering sixty-four
Ires and giving employment to more than 225 persons. The buildings
'e among the most attractive in the city devoted to manufacturing
MARIETTA GLASS AND REFRIGERATOR CO.
lurposes. The company mauufaetureres cathedral glass, fancy figured
ind colored glass, sUy light and wire glass. They also manufacture the
'amous Eureka Opal Glass refrigerators, Opal Glass cigar and store
ixtures and Opal Glass Humigars. for which this company is particu-
arly noted. The oflicers of the company are: Wm. Butler, president;
3arl J. Pringler, vice-president; Albert E. Einstein, secretary, and
ilartin L. Burgess, treasurer.
Lewis Meier & Co., manufacturers of "Auto-Brand" union-made
fvorking men's garments, overalls, pants, shirts and fine corduroys,
1002^-6 Central avenue and 950 to 960 Fort Wayne avenuf^-This busi-
ness was established in 1883 by Lewis Meier, who began business by
making a few overalls to measure for his customers. In a short while
1 larger demand sprang up for these overalls and a small factory was
started to meet the demand. From this humble beginning during
twenty-five years a business has been established that represents a sale
of more than a million garments a year. The output of this factory
is known as the "Auto-Brand"' and it bears the highest reputation among
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the trade throughoLit the eouutrj. The "Aiito-Braud" overalls have all
the good points of all other overalls and some special features of their
owu. They are made of The best materials, pure indigo dyes, a perfect
fit and by skilled union labor, which make them the best in the world.
The officers of the company are : Henry Sevcriu, president ; C. L. Busch-
maun, vice-president and manager; Theo. Seuel. secretary -treasurer.
Bee Hive Paper Box Co., 615-()1T South Delaware Street— This i
prosperous industry was established in 1893 and incorporated in 1896. t
The company manufactures ex-
tensively all kinfis of folding
boxes. In the lines of list goods, J
^uch as clothing, millinery, flor-
ist, laundry and cake boxes, they
taiiy m stock a large quantity of
the various grades and si:
uidv to print. On the line of
1 < 1 1 il w ork they have been do-
in-c 1 gieat deal of color work
{ n eeieal boxes and similar
I uuN) and have recently added
1 1 ii4e amount of the latest im-'
] u \ ed machinery for doing rapid
md high class work. Their de-
paitmeut lor the manufacture of
all kinds of set up boxes is fully
equipped for making hardware,
fancy candy, shelf, file and druggist boxes. Their varied equipment
places them in a posili.m to till orders for any kind of paper
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boxes, and their trade has steadily iiv-reased throughout Indiana
and adjacent states, with some trade in the extreme east and west. The
company's boxes are unrivaled for quality, finish and uniform excel-
CENTRAL SUPPLY COMPANY.
leme. and are offered at prices that can not be discounted by any other
reliable house in the trade. A large force of skilled hands is constantly
employed. The officers of the company are: C. F. Moffit, president
and treasurer ; Leslie L. Say. secretary, and Geo. H. Stubbs, vice-presi-
dent and superintendent.
The Central Supply Company is engaged in the general jobbing of
gas, water and steam supplies, also supplies for plumbers, iron and
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wood pumps and gas fitters' tools. Located at 209-217 West Washington
street, opposite State Capitol ; pipe yards and warehouses are located
at the corner of ilurriil and Delaware streets ; pipe and machine shops
located on Pearl street, right in the rear ot their store building, and are
prepared to cut all sizes of pipe up to and including 21 inch; also to
handle promi.itiy all cut length jobs that may be entrusted to their
THE HOME STOVE COMPANY
The Home Stove Company, manufacturers of Jlodel Stoves and
Ranges, was organized June 1, 1893. The manufacturing plant, which
is one of the most complete and up-to-date in the counti-y, is bounded
by Henry, Merrill, Rose and Eckert streets in this city. This concern
employs more than 250 hands and is represented by seven traveling
salesmen, who sell the product throughout the United States. The out-
let for 1906 exceeded 36,000 stoves and ranges. The officers of the com-
pany are George Alig, president, and George Alig, Jr., seeretai-y and
treasurer.
Barry Saw Company was established by W. B. Barry in 1874, and
for thirty-five years has maintained a foremost position as one of the
leading industrial establishments of the city. The product consists of
all kinds of circular saws, both solid and inserted tooth, and band saws,
and has an established reputation among consumers throughout the
United States for excellence of quality. In 189.'. at the Atlanta Exposi-
tion, the productions of this concern were awarded a diploma aud gold
medal for superiority. The plant is located at 228 and 230 South I'eun-
sylvania street. The officers of the company are Henry Schurmanu,
president, and Howard Schurmann, secretary.
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The Parry Manufacturing
Company, owing to its rapid
growtli, has attracted, perhaps,
more and wider attention than
any other industrial institution in
the western country. The founda-
tion of this magnificent and enor-
mous business was laid twenty-
four years ago at Rushville, lud.,
by David M. and Thomas H. Parry.
At that point they began the man-
ufacture of road cai-ts. The road
cart up to this time had hot fully
found favor with the agricultur-
ists of America as a general util-
ity vehicle, but the Pari-ys saw
the "ear marks" of popularity in
the ''two-wheeler." Firmly con-
vinced that the world could be con-
verted to their use and with "the
faith that was in them" and the
aid of forty employes, but limited
facilities, they began the worli.
In 1884 their factory was de-
stroyed by fire and they immedi-
ately sought new quarters and con-
tinued the work on a larger scale.
By 1SS6 the road cart had estab-
lished a reputation, and the Parrys
were compelled to seek larger and
better quarters for the production
of their popular vehicle. In this
year they moved to Indianapolis.
From this tme forth the business
grew by leaps and bounds, and
from an output of 100 carts a day
in a short space of time the fac-
tory began to turn out 1,000 carts
daily, sending them to all quarters
of the globe. In 1890 the com-
pany began the manufacture of
four-wheel vehicles on a large
scale, such as surreys, piano-box
buggies, phaetons, road and spring wagons, etc.
With the wide trade
306 HlMAN'iS HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
connections secured by this time in tlie sale of carts and the established
reputation for making the very best goods for the smallest amount of
money, they invaded the field occupied by the oldest and strongest car-
riage manufacturers. The plant was enlarged and equipped throughout
with everj' modern appliance necessary to bring down the cost of pro-
duction to the minimum. How well the Parry Manufacturing Company
has succeeded in the manufacture of carriages is attested in the enor-
mous plant, covering sixty-eight acres of ground — in which every por-
tion of a buggy, with the exception of the cloth and leather, is manu-
factured from the raw material. In all there are nineteen buildings,
connected with railroad switches running into the factory grounds. Two
independent electric plants are used for lighting the factory, and all the
machinery is operated by electricity. Over 350 four-wheel jobs are
turned out daily, and thirty-two traveling men are constantly employed,
visiting the trade in everj- state and territory in the Union. To pack
the goods requires 15,000 feet of lumber daily for crating and seventy-
five persons are employed in the office department. The officers of the
company are : David M. Parry, president ; E. R. Parry, vice-president ;
S. C. Parry, treasurer; L. D. Guffin, secretary, and Thomas H. Parry,
general superintendent. .
Wm. Langsenkamp & Son, coppersmiths, 130 to 138 East Georgia
street. This business was established in 1868 by Mr. Wm. Langsen-
kamp. It is one of the oldest established manufacturing concerns in
the city and has a substantial business throughout the central west.
Mr. Langsenkamp and his son are both practical and expert copper-
smiths, fully conversant with every detail of this important industry.
The works are 75x80 feet in dimension, only first class workmen are
employed and the workshops are e<]uipped with modern machinery and
appliances. The product consists of all kinds of copper work for dis-
tillers, brewers, and other uses, embracing brew kettles, beer coolers,
gas generators, jacket and candy kettles, soda fountains, false bottoms,
dyers, cylinders, etc., and also deal in sheet brass and copper, and copper
and brass tubing and rods, sheet aluminum and phosphor-bronze ; also
do brass finishing. The firm is composed of Mr. Wm. Langsenkamp,
who has had nearly fifty years' experience in the trade and who has
resided in this city since 1S54, and who is most highly regarded in
business circles, and his son Frank Langsenkamp.
The Standard Dry Kiln Company manufacture (under their own
patents) "The Standard" Steam Drier, a successful process (or drying
lumber, staves, shingles, brick, tiles, terra-cotta, etc. First established
at Louisville, Ky., in 1887, the business of the company quickly and
naturally expanded ; and in 1894 their headquarters were removed to
this city, occupying for several years thereafter the building at 352
South Meridian street, For twenty years "The Standard" Moist Air
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THE STANDARD DRY MLN COMPANY.
system has beeu considered by manufacturers of lumber and clay
products tlie most practical and effective method of brick and lumber
drying on the marlvet. The importance of such a device as tliis can
not be overestimated, since all of the immense quantities of building
brick used throughout the world must, of course, undergo the drying
process before being burned ; and all lumber, no matter what its quality
and purpose, must be rightly seasoned to reach a condition of full worth
and usefulness. ''I'he Standard" Moist Air Drier is now in operation
in nearly every state of the Union, in Canada, in South America, in
many of the countries of Europe, and even so far away as the Orient.
The remarkable success of the "Standard" drying system is due, in good
part, to continual and indefatigable efforts at improvement, the present
drier being in many respects superior to the original model of two dec-
ades ago. Robert Elliott is the president and W. P. Hussey the secretary
and treasurer of the Standard Dry Kiln Company, whose offices and
shops are now located at G2'J-G:i3 South Pennsylvania street. Both are
men of life-long experience in their business, and combine with this
knowledge the hapijy spirit of progressiveness, which is one of the most
necessary qualities of the modern day manufacturer.
Dean Brothers Steam Pump Works, established in 1870, one of the
best planned industrial establishments in the country engaged in the
manufacture of steam pumps for all purposes, is now located on Tenth
street and Big Four railroad. The shops are fitted with new and mod-
ern designed tools and machinery for manufacturing pumping machin-
ery with accuracy and economy. The buildings have a width on the
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ground of 60 feet, by 1,000 feet in length. The different departments
are the pattern shop, blacljsniith shop, iron foundry, brass foundi-y and
machine s'aop. Every part of the pumps are made by the company.
The list of pumps comprise over 300 different stjies and kinds. In
addition to Dean's patent single pumps, a full line of duplex pumps are
manufactured. More than fifty sizes and combinations of cylinders in
this stylo of pump are made. The officers of the company are: Edward
H. Dean, president; Wilfred R. Dean, vice-president; John C. Dean,
secretary and treasurer.
Bemis Indianapolis Bag Company, manuafcturers of bags of every
description. This is one of eleven factories owned and operated by the
Bemis Bro. Bag Co. of St. Louis. The Indianapolis business was estab-
lished in 1900. and has grown rapidly. It employs about 400 hands,
and is probably the largest bag factory in the United States. The large
BEMIS INDIANAPOLIS BAG COMPANY.
buildings are cquipptd throughout with modern machinery for the man-
ufacture of cotton, paper and burlap bags, A large part of the machin-
ery used by the company, as well as all the ink used by the various
plants, is manufactured by the Indianapolis factoi"y. A dining room and
library is maintained by the company for the benefit of the employes.
W.irren H. Simmons is manager.
Pioneer Brass Works, 418-424 South Pennsylvania street, was in-
corporated in 1874 and is the largest brass foundry in the state. In
310
HYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
January, 1901, the company moved into its own building, which was
built and designed specially for its purposes. The building is a substan-
tial brick structure SOxlOO feet. Over fifty hands are employed and the
business of the company, which extends throughout the United States
and Canada, has increased o\'er fifty per cent, within the past few years.
The output of the company consists of castings from brass, almninum,
manganese-bronze, phosphor-bronze and aluminum bronze; bronze, bell
metal, white metal, babbitt metal, brass rod, sheet and wire; fittings
for water, gas and steam. The company is sole owner and manufac-
turer of Deed's metallic pacljing and Rice patent hose coupling; also
manufacture carbureters and automobile accessories. The ofiicers are
J. H. Brinlcmeyer, president, and Charles C. Miller, vice-president
Western Furniture Company — The Western Furniture Company,
manufacturers of bedsteads and bedroom suites at 1034 Madison
avenue, was established in 1S73 and reincorporated in 1898. The offi-
cers are : W. L. Hiigedon, president ; Charles Feamaught, secretary,
and George Herman, superintendent. The plant im-Iuiles a four-story-
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and-basement brick building, a large dry kiln, a warehouse and lumber
yard, covering altogether four acres, and having a complete factory
equipment. I'hey employ 90 to 100 hands and 15 traveling
312 EYMAN'S HANDBOOK OF INDIANAPOLIS.
to visit tlie trade througlioiit the United States and Mexico. The man-
ufactures include ruediuui and high grades of bedsteads, bedroom suites
and chiffoniers, and dressing tables in oak and mahogany, principally
from oak, and these they make in many attractive designs.
Citizens' Gas Conrpany — After the failure of the supply of natural
gas, the work of forming an organization was begun in the summer of
1905 to take over the property of the Consumers' Gas Trust Company,
which was organized November 5, 1887, and had supplied the city with
natural gas at almost nominal prices. Millions of dollars had been
saved to the citizens through the agency of this company. In order
that the people might in a measure again ejijoy the benefits of a cheap
fuel gas, on August 25, 1905, a franchise was granted to Alfred F.
Potts, President of the Commercial Club ; Frank D. Stalnaker, President
Board of Trade, and Lorenz Schmidt, who were to assign it to the
Citizens' Gas Company, pledged to sell gas at a maximum of 60 cents
per thousand feet, and on December 13, 1905, the city, under the admin-
istration of John W. 1-Ioltzman, contracted to assign its option in the
Consumers' Gas Trust Company to the Citizens' Gas Company, which
was incorporated May 23, 1906. After harassing litigation the prop-
erty was appraised and the work o'f raising a million dollars by popular
subscription to the stock of the company was begun. The people of
Indianapolis rallied to the support of the company, and on October 31,
1907, one day before the expiration of the option, the necessary amount
to pay for the mains, $409,061.00, was paid to the directors of the Con-
sumers' Gas Trust Company for their property. Nearly three thousand
subscriplions, ranging from $25 to many thousand dollars, were se-
cured to make up this amount. Indianapolis has done many things in
a large way for the common good, and the year 1907 will be memorable
in this respect, as the people of Indianapolis had donated over a half
million dollars to different institutions before the work of financing the
Citizens' Gas Company was begun. The officers of the company are ;
Franklin Vonnegut, president : Alfred F. Potts, vice-president, and J. D.
Forrest, secretary.
Capital Machine Works, Nos. 502-504 South Pennsylvania street—
This important concern was founded in 1SS9 by Louis Koss, who is now
at the head of the business. It is located in its own building, a commodi-
ous brick structure. Having outgrown the present facilities a new
plant is being erected at Roosevelt avenue and Rural street, which will
Increase the floor space about five times over the present plant. All the
latest and most improved machinery and appliances are employed, and
from 18 to 23 skilled workmen are given steady employment, their
products being sold in all parts of the United States. The line of man-
ufacture embraces all the latest improved vee'^er cutting machinery.
HYMiN'S ^A^'DBOOK OF IXDIA\APOLIS. 313
automatic improved kuife grinflers, and all machinery for worliing
veneer products, etc. Mr. Koss has had a long and valuable experience
in the business, and was connected with the same line many years
previous to entering this enterprise.
Wm. L. Baker & Co., Manufacturers of Road Machinery — Orig-
inally this firm for many years was stationers, printers and binders.
More recently the firm has been engaged in the manufacture of the Great
Western Road Drag, which is a patented appliance and which meets the
approval of the National Good Roads Association for the improvement
of the public highways. The office is at 22 West Maryland street. The
shops; ar: located in the Fisher building on Kentucky avenue.
SCENE ON WHITE RIVER.
INDEX.
Page
AEricultural Library 108
Allison Coupon Co 205
Alpha Home 85
American Central Life Insurance
Co 240, 241, 242
American District Telegraph Co 176
American National Bank 223, 224
Amusements 152
Aqueduct 153, 154
Area 35
Armory, Battery "A" 40
Art Association of Indianapolis 146
Art Institute, John Herron 107 , 119
Asylum for the BUnd 90
Asylum for Deaf and Dumb 91
Asylum for Incurable Insane 92
Atkins, E. C. & Co 286, 288
Atlas Engine Works 2S8, 290
Ayres, L. S. Co 270, 271
Badger Furniture Co 274, 275
Baker. Wm. L. & Co 312
Ballard, Bertha, The 142
Banking in Indianapolis 213
Barry Saw Co 304
Bass, W. H., Photo Co 210
Bates House, 1854 127
Bauer, H. C. Engraving Co 209
Bee Hive Paper Box Co 302 , 303
Beginning of Indianapolis 6
Belt Railway and Stock Yards Co.
SO, 185, 186, 187, 188
Bemis Indianapolis Bag Co 309
Bismarck Cafe 142
Blind Institute 90
Board of Children's Guardians 85
Board of Trade 147 , 150
Bobbs-Merrill Co 19S
Boulevard, Riverside Park 70
Boys' Club 144
Bridges 155, 16U, 163, 166
Brookside Park 66, 262
Building Permit Ordinance 34
Burford, Wm. B 209
Burial of General Harrison at Crown
Hill 25
Butler CoUege 109, 111
Canoe Club, Riverside Park 148, 149
Capital City Brewing Co 292, 294
Capital Machine Works. 312
Capital National Bank 221 , 222
Capital, Removal of IS
Capitol Avenue, North 72
Catholic Churches 80
Cemeteries 88
Central Avenue M. E. Church 80
Central Indiana Hospital for Insane. . . 91
Central States Bridge Co 161
Central Supply Co 303 , 304
Central Union Telephone Co 164 , 165
Page
Century Building 311
Charities 75, 84
Charity Organization Society 84
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Rail-
way 178
Christ Church 57 , 76
Churches and Charity '/.'.'/.'/.'/.'.'.'.'.'.'. 75
Churches, Eariiest, 1854 77
Cincinnati, Hamilton tt Davtoh Rail-
way " 178
Circle Park Hotel 132
Citizens' Gas Co 312
City Building 40, 42
City Charter 36
City Dispensary 92
City Finances 36
City Hospital 90, 93
City. Incorporation of 26
Clark, George Rogers 56
Claypool Hotel 128, 129, 131
Clay-Worker, The 197
Clearing-house Association 213
Cleveland. Cincinnati, Chicago Sc St.
Louis Railway 178
Clubs 142
Colfax. Sc-liiiylor 62
CluniLia null 57, 135, 138
C"lu.:,ti.a XatiMiial Hani; 222, 223
Conimerrial Club Building. ..149, 151, 221
Conduit S.vstem 154
Consumers' Gas Trust Co 312
Country Club 148 , 149
County Court, First Session 14
County Heating and Lighting Plant. . . 153
County Jail 42
Cnimty Poor Asylum 85
Count v Seminarv, 1832 27
CraiK. C. W 272
Crescent Paper Co 258
Crown Hill Cemetery. 88
Culture, General 103
Custom-house 51
Cycle Path and Canal 67 , 69
Cycle Path, Road to Millersville 74
Dam on White River at Riverside Park. 248
Deaconess Home and Hospital, Protes-
tant 90, 91
Deaf and Dumb Asylum 87 , 91
Dean Bros.' Steam Pump Works. 307, 308
Denison Hotel 130, 133
Delaware Street 72, 175
Department of Finance 38
Department of Health and Charities . . 89
Department of Law 38
Department of Parks 38
Department of Public Works 38
Deutsche Haus 137, 140
Dispensaries 92, 93
Dolmetseh, E. C. Co 260
Page
Dramatic Club 146
Eastman's, Dr. Joseph, Hospital 102
Edward Hotel 136
Educational Institutions 102
Eleanor Hospital 90
Elks' Club Building 152
English Hotel 57, 130
Executive Department .... 38
Express Companies 177, 184
Fair^^ew Park 67, 68
Fahnley & McCrea Millinery Co ... 253 , 254
Fall Creek 51 , 168
Farmers' Trust Co 234, 241
Federal Building and United States
Court 43
Federal Officers 50
Fiduciary Institutions 213
Fife, George W 162
Finance, Department of 38
Financial, Insurance and Commercial
Institutions 213
Fire Department, Beginning of 20
Fire Department 38
Fire Insurance Companies 213
First Artillery Company 20
First Baptist Church 76, 85
First Birth 12
First Capital 5
First Church 16
First County Election 14
First Court-house and Jail 15
First County Court Session 14
First Factor>- 20
First Female Academy 28
First Fire Company 20
First Free Schools 32
First Gas Lighting 34
First Historical Society 24
First Internal Improvements 24
First Mail Facilities 12
First Marriage 12
First Mayor 32
First Militia 28
First Newspaper 14
First Organizations 20
First Postmaster 12
First Presbyterian Church 75, 81
First PubUc Hall 34
First Railroad 32
First Railroad Depots, 1854 174
First Roads Built 12
First Sale of Lots 8
First School 16
First Settler 8
First State-house 21 , 24
First Steamboat 22
First Street Improvements 32
First Street Railway 34
First Survey 8
First Telegraph Line 34
First Theatrical Performance 16
First Wholesale House 34
Fletcher Avenue 71
Fletcher. H. H. & Co 188
Fletcher National Bank 214, 215
Fletcher's Sanatorium 93-97
Flower Mission 84
Fort Harrison 40
Free Kindergarten and Domestic Train-
ing SchooK 126
Friendly Inn 86
Garfield Park 64
General Culture 101
Germania Hall 245
German Fire Insurance Co 245
German Protestant Orphan Asylum. .87, 245
German Telegraph 197
Governor's Mansion 20, 22
Grand Hotel 128, 129, 130
Benji
of
Harrison. Gen.
Harrison, Willi
Health and Charities, Department of
Hebrew Congregation. Indianapohs. .
Heating and Lighting Plants
Hendricks Monument
Herron, John 10
Hibben. Hollweg & Co 251
Highland Square
Hirschman, J. C. Co^ ^
Hogan's Transfe:
Hollenbeck Press, The
Hollweg & Reese 252 ,
Home Brewing Co
Home for the Friendless
Home Life Insurance Companies
Home Stove Co :
Home Magazine
Horticultural Library
Hospital for the Insane, Central Indi-
Hospital, Protestant Deaconess
"hS
127
.141, 144
Independent Tumverein
Indian Kilhng, Last
Indiana Central University 122 , 124
Indiana Club 148
Indiana Dental College 114, 115
Indiana Electrotj-pe Co 208
Insane Hospital, Women's Building.
Central Indiana 91 , 92
Indiana Institute for the Blind 90, 92
Indiana Institute for the Education of
the Deaf and Dumb 91
Indiana Law School 112, 113
Indiana Veneer & Lumber Co 290, 291
Indiana Miller's Mutual Fire Insurance
Co.
246
Indiana National Bank 214, 216, 217
Indiana National Life InsuranceCo. . . 244
Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Monu-
ment 53, 54, 55, 56, 57
Indiana State Fair 151
Indiana State Fire Insurance Co. . 241 , 246
Indiana Trust Co 226, 228, 229, 230
Indiana University School of Medi-
cine 115, 116
Indianapolis .\battoir Co 297
Indianapolis at Present 35
Indianapolis Bar Association Library, 108
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Page
■Indianapolis. Beginning of 3
Indianapolis Benevolent Society 84
Indianapolis, Bird's-eye View, 1854. ..7,9
Indianapolis Book and Stationery
Co 260, 261
Indianapolis Brewing Co 290, 292, 29.3
Indianapolis Business University. .120, 121
Indianapolis Clearing-house Associa-
213
Indianapolis Electrotype Co 206, 207
Indianapolis EngraWng and Electro-
typing Co 206 , 207
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Co ... 147 , 244
Indianapolis Gas Co 168, 169, 170
Indianapolis, Incorporation of 26
Indianapolis Light and Heat Co.
156, 157, 158
Indianapolis Life Insurance Co. . .144, 243
Indianapolis Maennerchor 139, 144
Indianapolis Manufacturers' and Car-
penters' Union 300
Indianapolis, Naming of 8
Indianapolis News 189 , 192
Indianapolis Southern Railway 180
Indianapolis Star 194, 195
Indianapolis Street Railway Co. . . ■ ^^ . 183
Indianapolis Sun .
167
Indianapolis Terminal and
Station IS^ , 183
Indianapolis Union Railway Co 178
Indianapolis Water Co 171 , 174
Indianola Place 68
Insurance Companies 213
Interstate Life Assurance Co. 238, 239, 240
Interurban Railways 50 , 177 , 180
Jail. County 42, 44
Jewish Temple 83
Journalism and Publishing 189
Judiciary. The 36
June's, Pop, Oyster Bay 134
Ivindergartners' Normal Training
Sc.iool ] 26
jvipp Bros. Co 256
Klee & Coleman 298
Knight & Jillson Co 295, 296
Langsenkamp, William 306
Law Building 49
Lawton Statue 62, 63
Lemcke Building 47, 52
Levey Bros. & Co 201 , 203
Libraries 102, 106, 108, 111
Life in the Hoosier Capital 127
Lilly, EU & Co 298, 299
Live Stock Journal, The Indianapolis. 196
Lockerbie Street 72
Mack, F. J. Co 294, 295
Maennerchor. Indianapolis 139, 144
Majestic Building 169
Mansfield Engineering Co 162
Manual Training High School 104 , 106
Man'ufapturers, Notable 283
Market House 41
Marietta Glass and Refrigerator
Co 300, 301
Marion Club 148
Marion County Court-house. . .39, 42, 153
Marion County Jail 42
Marion County. Organizing 14
Marion Trust Co 234. 235, 241
Marott, George J 276. 282
Masonic Temple 51 . 151
Mayer & Co., Charles 264, 265
Mayer, George J 298
Mayflower Congregational Church 79
Mayor, The First 32
Mayors of Indianapolis 36
Merchants' Light and Heat Co 161
Merchants' National Bank. .218, 219, 242
Meridian Life and Trust Co 242
Meridian Street 61 , 70, 71
Meridian Street M. E. Church 79
Methodist Hospital 91
Mexico. War with 31
Meier. Lewis & Co 301 , 302
Military Establishment 38
Military Park 33, 44
Militia. First 28
Missionary Training School 126
"Monoi^ Route" 178
Monuments 53 , 57
Mooney-Mueller Drug Co 254 , 255
Moore-Mansfield Construction Co 163
Morton, Governor, Monument, Crown
Hill 25
Morton Hotel 136
Morton, OUver P 53 , 60 , 62 , 68
Morton Place 23
Municipal Administration 35
Municipal Engineering 197
Mutual Service Association 142
National Bridge, Old 23
National Cemetery 25
National Correspondence Schools. . 121 , 122
Navigation, Early 19
"Neuronhurst" 93, 94, 95. 96, 97
New Long-Distance Telephone Co 167
News. The Indianapolis 189
Newspaper. First 14
New York Store 266. 267
Nordyke & Marmon Co 283, 286
Normal College, N. A., Gymnastic
Union 122, 124
Normal School for Training Kinder-
gartners 126
"Norways" 98,102
Notable Manufacturers 283
Notable Retail Establishments 263
Notable Wholesale Establishmenta . . . 249
Odd Fellows' Hall 51 , 65'
Old State-house. 1865 26
Overhead and Underfoot 153
Panic. 1837 27
Parks. Department of 38
Park System 64
Parry Manufacturing Co 305, 306
Pennsylvania Lines 180
Pennsylvania Street. 1856 11
Pioneer Brass Works 309
Police and Fire Department. 36
Population, Indiana Territory. 1!
Population, Indiana, 1820
Population, Indianapolis
Postmaster, First
Postoffice ^
Propylaeum
Publications
Public Library
Public Safety Board
Public Works. Department ot. .
Pythian Building
Quarantine Service
Quick, F. E
Quick Photo and Engraving Co. .
Race Track
Railroad, The First
Railway Facilities
Railways, Interurban
Rescue Mission and Door of Hope ,
Reser\^e Loan Life Insurance Co. .2
Retail Establishments
Richcreek Bank «. 2
Riverside Park
Roberts' Park Church
Rubber Stamps .
Saks &: Co
Sanatoriums ....
Sanitac _.„
Scofield-Pierson Co .
Schools and Colleges . .
Schools, First Free . . .
Scottish Rite Building.
Seals
Second Presbyterian Cb
Security Trust Co
Senate Avenue
Sewers and Streets
Shortridge High School
Soldiers' Graves, Crown Hill
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Dedi-
cation of
South Side Turnverein
Spades' Place
Spencer House
Star, Indianapolis 194,
St. Clair Square
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral 80 ,
St. John's Academy
St. John's Cathedral 8J , 1
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Cathed-
ral
St. Vincent's Infirmary 87,
Stafford Engraving Co 211,
Standard Dry Kiln Co 306,
Standard Metal Co
Standard Paper Co
State Bank of India
:-house. Fii^t
; Institutions, Building of.
■ Law Library
) Library.
.37,
Steffen, Andrew
St«ncils
Sterne's, Dr. Albert E.,
"Norways"
Stevenson. W. E. & Co..
Streets and Sewei-s
Street Improvement, Fir.
Street Raihvav. First
Street Railway Systf.n .
Sun, The Indianapolis 192,
Taggart Baking Co 218,
Tanner & Co
Telegraph Companies
Telegraph Line, First
Thornton-Levev Co 202 .
Thoroughfares and Ador:iments. . . . 5 i .
Todd, John M
Todd, Newton
Tomlinson Hall W.
Track Elevation
Trade Journal, The In. liaiiap ilis .
Training School, 8ai;ili A. L):ivi>.
Deterding Memorial
Transportation and Transit
Trust Companies
Tunnel. Illinois Street
Union Depot. Old. 1887
Union National Bank 224,
Union Railway Passenger Station
Union Stock Yards
Union Trust Co 230, 231 ,
United States Court-house
University Club
University Square 64 ,
Vandalia Line
Viaduct, Virginia Avenue
Virginia Avenue Viaduct
"S'onnegut Hardw^are Co
Washington Street 70 .
Washington Street. 1854 15 .
Washington Street. 1862
Washington Street During Epizootic
Epidemic, 1872
Washington and Pennsylvania Streets,
Wi
H. P. Co.
"Wildcat" M.iiiex .
Wild. J. F. & Co
Winona Agricultural at
Institute
Winona Lake Schools . . .
Wood- Worker, The
Work-hotise
Wright, Governor's Mansi
Wulschner-Stewart Music
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