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GEIXERAI- INDEX.
Adams, C. F. Company, Household Goods Ibl
Adams. L. F. & Co., Fruits and Produce ISO
Aetna Saving and Loan Association, The 149
Allison, W. D. Company, Physicians' Specialties.. 107
American Boiler Works 157
American Installment Co., The, Household Goods 141
American Investment Company ISl
American Lounge Company 133
Anderson, S , Groceries, Meats, etc 162
Androvette Art Glass Company, The 99
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association 116
Archdeacon, Wm., Pickles, Vinegars, etc 141
Art Embossing Machine Company 96
Ayres, L. S, & Co , Dry and Fancy Goods 141
Baber, A. & Co , Live Stock Commission 131
B,-iker, Thornton, Blank Books, etc 154
Balke& Krauss, Lumber, Lime, Cement, etc 105
Ballard, W. H,, Ice Cream 167
Bamberger's New York Hat Company 1B4
Eannon & Co , Glassware, Queensware, etc 153
Baron Brothers. Pharmacists. 101
Barmm, C. E.. Pharmacist 157
Barr, W. H., Footwear 164
Baughman, H. R A , Publisher 144
Bedford, C. T., Druggist and Physicians' Supply
House 89
Binzer, S , Dry Goods, Clothing, etc 163
Black Mfg. Co., The C. H.. Carriages. Buggies, etc 116
Blumberg. John. Produce Commission 145
Boeckiing, G. A., Capitalist 75
Bogert. James, Trunks and Traveling Bags, etc 172
Boicourt, Tyner & Co., Granite, Marble, etc 103
Booth's Stables 117
Borinstein, A , Scrap Metals, Rag.s, etc 158
Bos, Jacob, Wines. Liquors, etc 119
Bradley, Holton & Co , (Incorporated) Agricultural
Machinery 146
ndt, F.
ndCo
age .
Brink & Hohl. Merchant Tailors 139
Brown, F. E., Boots and Shoes 156
Browning & Son, Pharmacists l'J6
Bullock & Bolton, Real Estate 176
Buschmann, Wm. & Co., Groceries, Teas. Dry
and Fancy Goods, etc 16'2
Camplin. U.S.. Footwear 147
Canfied. W. S., Printer 170
Capital Machine Works 145
Catt, L. A., Flour. Feed, etc 10'3
Catterson. R. F. & Son, Real Estate 168
Central Chair Company 176
Chance-Matthews Printing Company 145
Chandler & Taylor Company, Boiler and Engine
Manufacturers 83
Chief Manufacturing Company, Saws and Saw Mill
Supplies 131
Ciener, I, Liquors 125
Clary, L. E. , Drugs 171
Clune, John, House Furnishing Goods 66
Commercial Electric Company 87
Compton & Rice, Food Products 120
Connor Hardware Company 126
Coulter, C. W. , Groceries, Meats, etc 124
Cox & Gossom, Confectioners 144
Coy. Simeon. Sample Room 71
Crane. S D . Jeweler 157
Cummings, M F., Type Boxe;; and Builders'
Wood Work 174
Days Aurora Tea Store 150
Deschler, Louis G., Smokers' Articles 140
Dewald & Gall, Plumbing, etc 178
Diener, Aug., Monuments 169
Downey. C. E . Confectionery Company 161
Dunlap & 'Volkening. General Commission Mer-
chants 124
Dunn. John C, Plumber and Gas Fitter 125
Duvall, Charles E, Draperies. Curtains, etc 140
Dyer* Rassmann, Real Estate Ill
Eads. R. I , Pharmacist 167
Efroymson & Wolf, Dry Goods 143
Ehrisman, S.. Miller 170
Eitel. C A., Pharmacist 185
Empire Theatre 137
Emrich, Paulini & Co , Wood Workers 144
Enterprise Foundry and Fence Company 163
Evans Linseed Oil Works 132
Evans, V. P., Proprietor Fulton Fish Market 123
Everroad & Prunk, Builders' Hardware, etc 146
Fahnley & McCrea, Millinery 104
Famous Stove Company 104
Famous Eagle Clothing 158
Farrell, J. S. & Co , Plumbers, etc 148
Fashion, The, Ladies' and Children's Shoes 137
Fatout, M. K. & Sons, Contractors and Builders . . 142
Fidelity Building and Savings Union 136
Fisk, H. C. & Son, 'Vehicles, Harness and Horse
Goods 98
planner & Buchanan, Undertakers 165
Foley, Bros. & Co , Plumbers and Gas Filters .... 183
Fort, Johnston & Co , Live Stock Commission IOC
Foster & Bennett Lumber Company 110
Fox. H S., Meats 174
Frank, F. W., Furniture 98
Freiberg, J & Co., Saddlery, Harness and Horse
Goods 154
Fuller Cloak and Suit Company, The F. E 104
Fulmer, L. A , Contractor 77
Gage, Thos. H., Electrical Appliances 122
Galloway. S. F., Furs 88
Gauld. John D , Pharmacist 134
Geisendorff, C. E & Co., Woolen Textile Fabrics. 150
Gem Steam Laundry 143
Gill, Mrs. B, , Groceries and Meats 1»3
Globe Accident Insurance Company 73
Gold, S. N. & Co , Fruit and Produce 102
Gordon & Harmon, Engines, Boilers, etc 165
Gorsuch, C. W., Real Estate and Loans 137
Grand Hotel 130
■Granger Drug Store, The 168
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, The 143
Groenwnldt & Behringer, Wines and Liquors 1-45
Guedelhoefer, John, Carriagesand Wagons 106
Haerle, Wm., Dry Goods 160
Harseim, R G., Overalls, Jeans, Pants, etc 153
Heeb & Osborn, Proprs. of Indianapolis Business
University 106
Heims, L N , Pharmacist 175
Heifer, A. A. Sons, Carriages, Wagons, etc 165
Hendricks & Cooper, Boots and Shoes 108
Hendrickson, Lefler i. Co., Hats, Caps, etc 12il
Henley, Eaton & Co , Hats, Caps, Gloves, etc.... 130
Herancourt Brewing Company, The 148
Hereth, Ad., Harness and Trunk Mfr 175
Holtzman, Lee, Livery and Boarding Stables 130
Home Lumber Company BO
Home Liquor Store, Tlb 147
Hough, L G , Leaf Tobacco 155
Howard's Carpet Cleaning Works 150
"Howe" The, Sample Room and Cafe 76
Howland & Johnson, Agricultural Implements, etc, 115
Huber Manufacturing Company, The, Farm En-
gines and Threshers 140
Hunter, Franklin, Dry Goods 174
Hunter, Mrs. J. M., Grocer 105
Huntington, F. C . & Co., Seeds, Bulbs, etc 116
Hussey & Russell, Lumber 153
Igoe, T. K, & Co., Cigars, Tobacco, etc 142
Indiana Dental College 142
Indiana Farmers' Savings and Loan Association. . . l;^9
Indiana Illustrating Company 1 86
Indiana National Bank 130
Indiana Real Estate Exchange 184
Indiana Suspender Company 134
Indiana Trust Company, The 177
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Indianapolis Art Stained Glass Works 150
Indianapolis Box Factory 160
Indianapolis Brewing Company 94
Indianapolis Brush Works 166
Indianapolis Coffin Company 84
Indianapolis Grille and Novelty Company 161
Indianapolis National Bank, The 113
Indianapolis Paint and Color Company 180
Indianapolis Polishing Wheel Works 147
Indianapolis Steel Rooting and Corrugating Co . . . 138
Indianapolis Warehouse Company, The.... 152
Jay, Jas. E., Proprietor of the Stag 85
Jeffery, Powell & Co , Live Stock Commission 147
Jenney Electric Motor Company 101
Johnston, John F. , Druggist 160
Reach, Jos, L , Fruit and Produce Commission . . . 166
Keely, O A , Fire Places 136
Keller, Robert, Dry Goods, etc 132
Kern, W, H,, Pharmacist 170
Keyless Lock Company, The 86
Killinger, Geo. W , Store, Oflice and Bar Fixtures 136
Kimberlin Mfg. Co., Harrows, Cultivators, etc. ... 70
Kingan <fe Co , Pork Packers 80
Kingston, The, Wm. Tron, Propr 07
Kinzly, H , Hair Goods 146
Kipp Bros Company, Fancy and Sporting Goods,
etc 113
Klee & Coleman, Aerated Beverages 154
Knickerbocker Regulator Co., The Gas, Steam and
Water Regulators 80
Kotteman, Wm , Furniture 137
Krause Jfc Dewenter, Heating and Ventilating 154
Kregelo, D, Son 4 Irvin, Undertakers 130
Kubn, C J,, Grocer 143
Kunz, Joseph F , Tailor 162
Kutsch, Jno- A , Harness Maker 174
Laing, Samuel, Sheet Metal and Copper Works. . . 135
Lambur Pharmacy Ill
Landers & Donnelly, Hardwood Lumber 179
Langenskamp, Wm , Mfr, of Brew Kettles. Scda
Layman & Carey Company, Hardware, etc 83
Lee, H. H 177
Lemon, D. A., Insura- ce 170
Lilly, Eli & Co., Pharmacist 138
Lion Clothing Manufacturing Company, The 88
Long, W. T., Pharmacist 146
Madison Brewing Company 106
Maguire, Charles, Granger Store 160
Maine, W. P , Hardware, etc 158 '
Mann Brothers, Stables 144 ;
Mannfeld, Geo., Clothier and Gents' Furnisher ... 134
Marceau & Power, Photographers 81
Marcy, W. T, Jeweler 136 •
Marott, Geo. J , Footwear 138 |
Mascari Brothers, F, & Co, Fruits 183 j
Mattill Brothers, Pharmacists 167 |
Mayer, Chas., & Co., Druggists and Stationers, • i
Sundries and Fancy Goods, Toys and Notions 79
Mayhew, Jas. N , Optician 156 I
McCleary, C. A, Coffee Broker 184 I
McGauly, Jas., Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitting. 185 '
McKonkle, J. P., Boarding and Livery Stab'e 172 ;
McMillin, W. E , Pharmacist 134 ,
McWorkman, W , Cornices, etc 172 '
Meier, Louis. & Co , Shirts, Pants and Overalls, elc. 183
Merritt, Geo., & Co., Woolen Manufacturers and
Wool Dealers 78
Meridian National Bank 108
Messenger, W. H., Furniture, etc 170
Metzger. Jacob & Co. , Bottlers 111 ;
Miessen, Julius, Confectioner and Caterer 107 '
Miner & Elbreg, Physicians' Specialties 94 '
Minneapolis Esterly Harvester Company 168
Mode & Kaile, Proprietors of Pioneer Shoe House. 123
Model Fence Company, The 160
Moore, N. A , & Co , Grocery and Meat Market. . 182
Moore Packing Company 1 55
Morrison, G. C. , Pharmacist 174
Mueller, Ferd A. , Pharmacist 188
Muhl, S , Pharmacist 132
Mullen-Blackledge Company, The, Relishes and
GENERAL INDEX.
MummenhoS & Co , Commission Merchanls IBl
Murphy, ], A , & Co.. Fruit and Produce ViH
National Building. Loan and Savings Association. . 100
New York Underwriters' Ag ncy 175
Nicolai, Henry, Meats 1U9
Noel Bros ■ Flour and Feed Company V>6
Nordyke&Marmon Company, Flour Mill Machinery -93
Nutz & Grosskopt, Boot and Shoe Uppers 155
Off, C , 4. Co , Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Workers 166
Olsen, O. R., Propr. Indianapolis Bolt and Ma-
chine Works 135
Original Eagle Clothing Company ISO
Origmal Misfit Clothing Parlors 134
Ott Manufacturing Company, L. W Lounges 154
Papadopeuris, J A , Confectionery 172
Patterson & Busby, Hoops 184
Pearson's Music House 150
Perry, J. C, & Co , Wholesale Grocers 178
Pioneer Brass Works 102
Plummer, Hiram, Real Estate 15!l
Poindexler Manufacturing Company, Corn Splitting
Machinery and Horse Powers 114
Port Huron Engine and Thresher Company 114
Potter, Thos. E, Straw Goods 118
Potts, C and A , & Co , Brick Machinery Ho
Power. ] T , Propr of Washington Market 171
P P Electric Repair Company 159
Prudential Insurance Company, The 151
Provident Life and Trust Co of Philadelphia 174
RaHensperger, H. C , Pharmacist 137
Rahke & Bech, Meals 158
Railway Offijials and Employes Accident Associa-
tion 6ft
Ralston & Robertson, Real Estate 1 79
Rathert W. H , Pharmacist 173
Ranch, John, Cigars and Tobaccos 1 28
Rees, R H Fruits and Vegetables 150
Reese, E E , Dentist 157
Rehling. W. C , Brick Manufacturer 145
Reick, Edward C, Pharmacist 171
Ridgley, H. D , Pharmacist 123
Rink, J. A. . Dry Goods, etc 90
Rockwood Manufacturing Company, Machinists and
Founders I'-'l
Rosenberg, John, Merchant Tailor 146
Rouse Bros & Co., Wholesale Commission
Rumely, M. Company, Agricultural Iraplements,etc
Rupert, F. H., Furniture
Rupp, W. F. , Merchant Tailor
Russe Henry, Grain, Seeds, etc
Ryder, J. M., Wines, Liquors and Cigars
Samuels, R , Food Supplies
Schafer, Wm., Groceries, Meals, etc
Schergens, Henry C, Watchmaker and Jeweler,.
Schmalholz, Casper, Wines and Liquors
Schmidt, Otto, Wines, Liquors, etc
Schuller, Julius A, Wines, Brandies, etc
Schwartz's Pharmacy
Scibird, H. W , Photographer
Scofield, Shurmer & Tegle, Oil Refiners
Scott, J M, Pharmacist
Sells, M , & Co , Live Slock Commission
Severin, Ostermeyer & Co., Groceries, etc
Share, Geo. K., & Co., Saddlery Hardware an
Carriage Goods, etc
Shaw & Lang, Real Estate and Pensions
Shea, John & Bro , Groceries, Meals, etc
Sherman, Paul & Co , Harness. Saddles, etc
Shiel, R R , & Co.. Live Slock Purchasing Agenl
Simminds, F. M., Propr. of Victor Buggy Works
Sindlinger, Peter, Pork and Beef Packer
Sloan, Geo. W. , Pharmacist
Smith, F. H , Printer
Smith, Day & Co , (Limited) Chairs, Cols, etc. . .
Smither, T. J , Roofing...
Smock, W C , Real Estate
Snavely, Charles, Jeweler
SoUiday, H. F., & Co., Teas, Baking Powder, etc.
Spier, John F., Groceries, Meats and Produce..
Stag, The, Jas. E. Jay, Proprietor
Standard Manufacturing Company, Bicjcles
State Bank of Indiana, The
Staub, J. W, Merchant Tailor
Stevens, A. W., & Son, Agricultural Implements
Stevenson, John & Co., Dry Goods and Notions.
Slocker, W. H , Pharmacist
Stockman, L S., Pharmacist
Stockton, Gillespie & Co , Live Stock Commissic
Sturtevant, A H., & Co., Agricultural Implemenls 102
Styer, M. R, Aerated Beverages 152
Sullivan Cloak and Suit Company, The 149
Syerup, Henry, & Sons, Produce Commission 158
Tanner & Sullivan, Tin Plate, Sheet Iron, etc 177
Taylor, Major, Men's Furnishings 16ft
Techentin, H , & Co , Harness, Saddles, etc 106
Thompson, L C , Furniture Work, Moul ingsetc. 133
Thornsburgh, Thomas R, Pharmacist 173
Thurman, J. S , & Co , Drawings. Patterns, Models 103
Tomlinson, H., Flour, Feed, etc 161
Tompkins, E W , Druggist 173
Truemper. C. J., Society and Theatrical Goods.etc. 137
Tucker's Glove Store 126
Turpin & Mathews, House Furnishing, Dry and
Fancy Goods 1 ^3
Tutewiler, Comrade H. W , Undertaker 122
Udell Woodenware Works 92
Union Stock Yards 04
Vanier, B. H., Builders' Hardware, etc 153
Vinch, Sanzeri & Co., Commission Merchants IHl
VolzBros., Harness, Saddles, Collars, etc 166
Vonnegul, Clemens, Hardware 149
Wachs & Gerlach, Wood Turning & Scroll Sawing 105
Waddy & Son, Groceries, etc 165
Walker, Harry A , Sample Room 186
Walker, A L., Druggist 171
Ward Brothers, Drugs and Druggists Sundries ... 151
Wasson, H. P., & Co., Dry Goods 13'i
Watson. Chas C, Druggist 164
Welch & McCloskey, Real Estate 175
Wessling, L A , Boots and Shoes 156
West Side Planing Mill Company 164
Whelden, J E , Gents' Furnishing Goods 174
Whiteley Clay & Co , Agricultural Machinery .... 175
Wilgus, O. C, Groceries, Provisions, etc 107
Williams, W. M , Washing-Tea 1 15
Wilmot, F. L , & Co , Confectioners 126
Wilson, E. H , Pharmacist 172
Wolcott, F. E , Pharmacist 136
Wood Ornament Company, The 162
World's Fair, House Furnishing Goods 66
Wright, HA, Mince Meat, Cakes Pies, etc 162
Wysong G R , & Co . Wholesale Confectioners. . . 98
Youpg. Dildine& McMurray, Merchant Tailors... 156
Zimmerman, C, & Son, Slate and Gravel Ro.'fers 1-48
EENJ. HARRISON, EX- PRESIDENT UNITED STATES.
w
ANKING among the most prosperous and enterprising
commercial centers of our rapidly expanding country,
stands the city of Indianapolis, capital of the State of Indiana,
and the most populous city within the bounds of her broad domain.
Singularly fortunate in her geographical advantages, being situated in
the very heart of the State, surrounded by a territory, rich in agricultural, mineral and
other natural resources, having unsurpassed transportation facilities, she stands to-day as the
great center from which radiate many of the great manufacturing, educational and financial interests,
whicli have so rapidly developed this great and noble State. Few cities in the country have such ample transportation facilities as
has Indianapolis, and her communication with all parts of the country by rail is direct and rapid. The historv of Indianapolis is one o'
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED.
continuous struggle against great obstacles and strong competition, but
her growth in spite ol adverse circumstances during the last decade
has been rapid and permanent, and she is to-day financially in a strong
and healthy condition, the educational center of the State, and soci-
ally as well as in all other respects offers valuable inducements, both
for business and residence that are fully demonstrated by her wonder-
ful development and prosperity. Indianapolis was first settled in
l.'^lil or 1820, and during the latter year was selected as the State
Capital, and during the same year the present city site was platted by
Alexander Ralston. It was also in December of this year that Marion
County was organized, and in 1832 the town was duly incorporated,
although it was not till 1836 that the action of citizens was duly legal-
ized by special act of the legislature. An act re-incorporating the
town was adopted February 17, 1S38, and this act provided among
other things the including within its corporate limits the four sections
or " donations " of land made by Congress upon the admission of the
State in 18 10.
From this time on the city grew rapidly by reason of the fact that
enterprising merchants and manufacturers quickly realized the many
advantages offered by this infant city, and every branch of commercial
enterprise began'' springing up. Manufactories were established,
weekly papers issued, school houses erected, and backed by ample
capital, and the untiring energy of its citizens, the city has kept pace
with the rapid strides of modern development, and it can truthfully
be said that Indianapolis has before it a brilliant future.
The city is well laid out, its streets broad, the larger portion of
them paved, and lighted by electricity. Its business and manufactur-
ing structures are substantially built, and many of them are triumphs
of modern architecture, while few cities have a better equipped street
railway system.
The public buildings, of which the State Capitol Building is. the
most conspicuous feature, are among the most attractive points of
interest to the visitor, and include the State House, Court House,
Union Depot, Masonic Hall, Commercial Club, Public Library,
County Jail and other State institutions.
The great wholesale and jobbing interests of the city, together
with its vast manufacturing industries will be treated at length in the
following pages of this review in order that the reader may have a
clearer conception of the prominent position which Indianapolis holds
to-day in the commercial and financial circles of the country.
The State of Indiana ranks among the prominent agricultural
sections of the country, and this owing to the fact of its having a
rich soil, a temperate and equable climate, and unsurpassed facilities
for natural and artificial drainage, offers? substantial inducements for
investment in farm lands and the pursuit of agriculture.
Indiana is bounded on the north by Michigan, east by Ohio,
south by the Ohio river, and on the west by Illinois. She has a total
area of 36, 1 10 square miles, or 23,116,100 acres. To the east and
northeast of the city of Indianapolis, there is an inexhaustilile
supply of volitic limestone, the most important mineral deposit in tlie
State. In Washington County alone there are 200 square miles of
this formation, much of which has an average thickness of forty feet,
and many other counties have equally as good deposits. This stone,
which is unexcelled for building purposes, and of which there is an
unlimited supply, exists chiefly in Putnam, Monroe, Owen, Lawrence
and Washington counties. In Lawrence and several other counties
are found large deposits of kaoline, or white clay, and sand of a supe-
rior quality is also found in Washington, Madison and several other
counties. A large coal producing area, covering a tract of 7,000
miles, extends through Fountain, Vermillion, Vigo, Clay, Park, Owen,
Knox, Green, Martin, Daviess, Posey, Pike, Dubois, Warrick, Van-
derburg, Spencer and Perry counties, and coal mines have been suc-
cessfully worked in all this territory since 1888. The entire State,
especially the southern portion, has always been rich in the growth
of hardwood lumber, with considerable amounts of oak, ash, sugar,
beech, hickory, linn, sycamore, etc., in other sections, and large for-,
ests of oak and hickory in the eastern part of the State,
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INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
iheru are many mineral springs
scattered throughout the State the
waters of which are sought after far
and wide by invalids for their medi-
cinal properties; among the most
noted of which are the Sulphur
Springs at French Lake and Weis-
baden in Orange County. But one
feature which has made the State of
Indiana noted throughout the country
is its natural gas, which is found in
seemingly inexhaustible quantities
throughout a wide portion of its ter
ritory, and which has given to In-
dianapolis an unlimited supply of
fuel, the cheapest and most easily
handled to be found in the world,
and due reference of which will be
made in future pages of this work.
From the brief description of the
many and varid sources of wealth
of this great State of Indiana previ-
ously given, it will readily be seen
that the city of Indianapolis, lying
within the very center of this rich
and fertile country, has advantages
and opportunities for growth and
development seldom accorded to any
city, and how well she has availed
herself of these advantages will be
briefly depicted in the following pages
of this review.
EARLY DATES AND DATA.
Before entering upon a descriptive
narrative oi the trade, commerce and
industrial resources of Indianapolis,
it is becoming to briefly recapitulate
the early history of the settlement
in order that the reader may justly
appreciate the valor and invincible
hardihood of the men and women,
who, leaving behind them the ease
and comfort of life as it then was in
the East, forced their way through
the wilderness,and despite the threats
and often times the savage attacks of
the hostile Indians, founded a home
in this, the west central, and at that
time, the most inhospitable part of
Indiana. In the earl)' part of this
century, although sparse settlements
were to be found in southern, eastern
and western Indiana, the central por-
tion of the state was as yet a terra
incognito, in which no white man had
(lenetrated, save perhaps a few hardy
1 rappers in the pursuit of game, or
,1 lone missionary on his way to carry
the Gospel of Peace to the warlike
nations. There were here no navig.T-
ble waters on which to launch the frail
canoe, no beaten paths through the
tangled brush and dense forests of
hard woods over which could pass the
wagon of the pioneer, and what is now
the richest and most fertile part of
this great state was then the most
J uninviting. And even when, some-
where before 1820, the first set-
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
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tier had here built his log cabin ami hail iindertaken the- luige
task of converting this home of miiskrat and beaver into fields
of waving corn and blooming rye, the difficulties which instantly
beset him were almost insuperable. The very richness arid luxuriance
of nature as here exemplified in miles upon miles of thickly growing
trees, the fertility of the soil itself, and many other causes, combined
to make life an incessant battle against malaria, chill and ague; the
deprivation of communing with his fellow men, the appalling isolation
in the great forests without any means of communication with the
outside world, the constant dread of raids on the part of the natives,
all made life unendurable. To those pioneers of civilization who
braved all these and other dangers, therefore, it is due that brief
mention of their deeds should be made in any work exultingly de-
scriptive of Indianapolis, the "Railway City," the brighest gem in
the coronet of one of the fairest of the United States of America.
As to who was the first white man to erect his cabin on the site
of the city there is dispute. We know, however, that in IS 19
George Pogue, John McCormick and James McCormick with some
others came here to prospect, and in 1820 the McCormicks brought
their families here. It is claimed by some, and denied by others,
that in 1819 George Pogue built himself a hut, and this is corroborated
by the evidence of his son, at that time a young man of 19 years.
The amount of evidence on either side is about equal.
In February, 1820, the McCormick brothers erected a house on
the banks of the White river. Soon after the population of the
settlement was increased by the arrival of John Maxwell, John Cowan,
Henry Davis, Samuel Davis, Corboby, VanBlaricum, Barnhill, Hard-
ing, Isaac Wilson, and others. Later in the year they were joined by
others, and the community had sprung into existence.
In 1821 the settlement received its baptism of blood, a never fail-
ing occurrence in all frontier camps. George Pogue was murdered
by a party of Shawnee Indians, who were running off his horses, near
what has since been known as Pogue's creek. The population had
by this time been augmented, and numbered in 1822 about five
hundred souls. In 1821 two interesting events took place, viz.;
the lirst birth and the hrst marriage. A fact illustrative of the
great difficulties that beset the inhabitants at every turn is that
Jeremiah Johnson, the bridegroom, had to walk sixty miles to Con-
nersville and sixty miles back in order to obtain the necessary mar-
riage license.
Stores had been opened, the first merchant of the place being
Daniel Shaffer. A saw mill was built on Falls Creek, also a grist mill.
There were three taverns, a market, and the first school was opened.
In 1823 Congress, by what is known as the "Enabling" act,
donated four sections of unsold land for a capitol. Commissioners
were appointed by the Legislature to select the site, who. after
careful examination, chose a spot at the mouth of Fall creek.
Government surveys were already completed here, and in June
the Commissioners reported that they had selected sections 1, 2,
12 and 11, and a part of west fractional 3. In the January following
this choice was ratified by the Legislature, and after a long debate
over the selection of a name for the new city, that of Indianapolis was
conferred upon it.
Two Justices of the Peace were appointed by the Legislature,
and thus eqipped Indianapolis entered on its career as the capitol
of a state.
The surveys of the four sections having been completed, town
lots were put for sale at auction, 3 14 being disposed of, prices ranging
from SlOO to $200 each, the total amount of sales amounting to $35,-
596.25. Money was very scarce then and for many years later, and
the growth of the settlement was so slow that it was 1842 before the
last lot was disposed of, and the total amount derived from the sale of
the town site was but $125,000.
In 1823 Marion County was organized, S8.000 were appropriated
to build a Court House, 2 per cent of the lot fund was set aside for a
County Library, and the first Circuit Court Judge and the first
sheriff was appointed.
In the same year Indianapolis became a post office, and in
January the first newspaper, the Gazette, was published. April 1. the
first election was held, for the associate judges, a clerk, recorder and
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tliree commissioners. In August an election was held for governor,
sheriff and coroner. The County Board of the County of Marion was
organized the same year, and the first term of court was held, and the
first naturalization papers were taken out by Richard Good, an Irishman.
Twenty-two indictments were returned by the Grand Jury, of which
six were for selling liquor without a license. Work «vas commenced
on theCourt House, which was completed in 1S24, and a jail was built.
In 1824 took place the murder, of nine Shawnee Indians
by five white men. Three of the latter were e.xecuted by due process
of law, one was convicted of manslaughter, and the fifth received the
clemency of the executive. This year also witnessed the removal of
the state offices to the new capitol.
In January, 1825, the Legislature met for the first time in Indi-
anapolis. In 182U the population was only Id'A. The first fire-
company was organized. In 1828 the Steam Mill Company was in-
corporated by the Legislature with a capital of $20,000, for the pur-
pose of building a grist mill, a saw mill and a woolen mill. Work
was commenced on this enterprise in 1831, and the steam machinery
had to be transported by wagon all the way from Cincinnati. The
enterprise was never a success financially, and the buildings were
destroyed by fire in 1848.
I n the y(^«/v;a/ of February, 182s, we find the interesting statis-
tics that follow: Indianapolis had a Court House, also used as a State
House; a Presbyterian Church with thirty members; a Baptist Church
with thirty-six members, using a cabin; a Methodist Church, with
ninety-three members, just putting up a new brick building; a Sabbath
School, with twenty teachers and one hundred and fifty scholars,
twenty-five brick houses, sixty frame houses and eight hewed and
rough loghouses; a residence for the governor was being built; $10,
000 worth of goods had been received and consumed during the pre
ceding year, including 70 kegs of tobacco, 20.0 barrels of flour, 101
kegs of powder, 4,500 pounds of spun yarn and 213 barrels of whiskey
also 79 barrels of spirits made in the city. There were 429 white
males and 34 colored males, 479 white females and 24 colored fern
a total of 1000.
Indianapolis had never had any other means of communicating
with the outside world than by land, and it was therefore with no
little joy that they entertained the idea that soon they would enjoy
all the comforts and facilities to be derived from water transportation.
But, alas, their hopes were of short duration. In 1831 the " Robert
Hanna," a small steamer, was placed upon the White River to carry
stone and timber necessary for the construction of the national road.
The attempt proved abortive, and the " Robert Hanna " ran aground
at Hog Island. The " Governor Morton" made a similar attempt in
1865, and the failure was both swift and decisive. Indianapolis was
destined for something greater, her future was to become the greatest
railway center in America. Defeated in one direction, her citizens
directed their energies in other channels, and the result is that their
cit3' is par excellence the Railway City of the Union. In 1831 the
Legislature chartered companies for the construction of six railroads
to center at Indianapolis. This was the first effort in the right direc-
tion, and although the condition of things was such as to render it
premature, yet it led the way to the magnificent railway system, which
was to thrive so rapidly in later years. The new companies were the
Madison & Indianapolis, Lawrenceburg & Indianapolis, Harrison &
Indianapolis, New Albany, Salem & Indianapolis and Ohio & Indian-
apolis Railway companies. Surveys were made on four of the pro-
posed routes, but nothing more was done.
Up to 1832 the municipal affairs of Indianapolis, unimportant as
they may have been, were administered by State officers, and under
State laws. In September of that year the inhabitants took the first
steps toward organizing a municipal government of their ovjn. A
meeting was held, the necessar}' measures adopted, and the settlement
became an incorporated town under the general law. Five trustees
were elected, also a clerk and a marshal, who also performed the
duties of collector. Five wards were formed and ordinances for the
government of the town were adopted.
In 1S34 the State Bank of Indiana was chartered, and was
the first to do banking business here. It had a capital of
$1,600,000.
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In 1S3U a special charter ol in-
corporation was granted the town
and a new board of trustees was
elected. The total receipts for the
preceding year were only Si, 6 10,
most of which had been collected by
special levy to pay for the "Marion"
engine, for public wells and other
fire provisions. In IS37 sidcwalk =
were laid on Washington and other
streets.
In 1838 the town government wa:
again reorganized by Act of the
Legislature. Six wards were formed,
each electing one trustee, the presi
dent to be elected by a general vote
The president was ex-officioa. justice
and the town marshal had the an
tliority of a constable. The council
elected a secretary, treasurer, col-
lector, marshal, supervisor, market
master, lister and an assessor. The
population had now reached some-
thing like 2,000. The rate of taxation
was one-half of 1 per cent, and the
receipts that year amounted to 87,01 L',
the expenses being S6, 874.
Little of any moment occurred
in the history of Indianapolis be-
tween 1838 and 1847. Its history
is that of every struggling young
community. Times were hard,
money was scarce, the credit of the
State was sadly impaired owing
to the extravagant notions as to in-
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ternal improvements, and things
everywhere were dull and unstable.
Political excitement* was at fever
heat in the Harrison-Van Buren
presidential contest. In 1846 the
Mexican w'ar broke out, and in re-
sponse to the Governor's proclama-
tion calling for the State's quota of
volunteers, three regiments were
organized, of which Indianapolis fur-
nished one company, two additional
companies being raised the following
\ear. The first railroad, the Madi-
son, was rapidly approaching Indian-
apolis; the company had selected
its depot ground a little beyond the
town limits, and business at once
began to experience a feeling of
renewed vigor and life. Heretofore
this had been, to all intents and pur-
poses, a country village, euphoniously
termed a town, a backwoods settle-
ment, lost in the heart of the great
tnrests of ash, oak and birch trees
uliich covered its every section.
Commercial enterprise went no fur-
ther than to meet the limited local
demand for the absolute necessaries
of life, manufacturing interests were
e\enless important. The town was
completely isolated, and its life was
st ignant. Eighteen hundred and
fort\ -seven witneesed the wonderful
I hange, and in that year occurred the
first of the long chain of events that
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revolutionized the cliaracter of Indianapolis, and have niade it one of the
liveliest, progressive and wide awake cities in America. The Madison
Railway entered into Indianapolii; on the first day of October, ls4".
The cityhad to buckle on her armor, and was ready for the encounter
with all comers in the lists of competition.
February 13, the Legislature voted a city charter, which was ac-
cepted on March a7 by 449 votes as against 19. The charter divided
the new city into seven wards. The mayor was not a member of the
council, but had a veto power over its acts. He was elected for two
years, and was exofficio a justice. The mayor and councilmen, one
of the latter from each vard, were elected April 24, and they at their
first meeting elected a marshal, secretary, treasurer, street commis-
sioner, engineer, collector, attorney, assessor, messengers, market
clerks and a sexton. The tax roll only amounted to $4, -236; of street
improvements there were but little; mud holes and stumps abounded
in every street and byway; few sidewalks were to be seen off Washing-
ton street, in a word, the city's highways would have been a discredit
to the meanest hamlet. Wild turkeys and squirrels were shot within
the corporation limits, and even quails were caught in backyards.
But the spirit of progress was abroad, and Indianapolis awoke from
her lethargic sleep. A general system of improvements was adopted
by the city council, grading and graveling of streets was commenced,
crossings were constructed, and although little was at first accom-
plished, the first step in the right direction had been accomplished.
The free school system was introduced, and in April, 1853, the city
free schools were opened with two male and twelve female teachers.
In 1847 the first wholesale dry goods house in the city was estab-
lished, and in 1848 the first telegraph company was chartered, and a
line built to Dayton, Ohio. The Indiana Volkeshlatt, the first paper
published here in a foreign language, was founded. The Union Rail-
road Company was also organized. In 1849 300 houses were built,
and the population had increased to 6, .500.
In 1851 the Indianapolis Gas Light and Coke Company was
chartered with a capital of Sl'O,00O, and it was awarded by the City
Council a monopoly of the lighting of streets and houses for fifteen
years. The electors, however, had no conhdence in tlie concern, and
by a popular vote refused to light the streets. Street lamps were not
erected until 1853, and these were paid for by the property owners.
In 1852 railroad construction was pushed forward with much
vigor. The Madison road was prosperous, the Bellefontaine road
reached the state line in November and had erected shops and a depot
in the city. The Jeffersonville road was completed to Edinburg, the
Terre Haute road was completed in May, and the Lafayette in
December. The Peru road ran as far as Noblesville, the Central was
being built, and the '-Union," which served as a connecting link for
all these lines, had been finished, and the Union Depot erected.
Manufacturing concerns of all kinds were springing up, factories,
woolen mills, pork packing establishments, planing mills, railroad
shops, foundries, etc., were in active operation. Schools were multi-
plied, hotels erected, and places of amusement founded, the whole
combining to give to the city a trulj' metropolitan character. The
city assessment showed So, 131,682 of taxables, of which $1,239,507
were personal, and S3, 891, 875 real property. The assessment of 1850
had been but S2, 320, 185. Real estate was increasing in value at a
rapid rate.
In 1S."")4 a regular police force was formed, two officers to each
ward, all under one captain. Owing to a cinimical public feeling,
engendered by a serious collision between the force and the German
residents, the former was disbanded in 1855. In 1850, however, the
urgent need of guardians of the peace became too apparent to be
overlooked and a second force of ten men was organized. Many
changes subsequently took place in the composition of the police
department. In 1863 there were seven day and eighteen night pa-
trolmen, with a lieutenant and a captain, detectives, etc. In 1806 a
merchants' police force was organized for the protection of property.
In 1855 the city suffered severely from what has since been de-
signated as the "Free Bank Panic." Free banks, founded on state
stocks, had multiplied at a greater rate than warranted by the require-
ment nf business, and the inevitable result followed. The banks
stopped ]iayment, and business operations were paralyzed.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
In ISoS the increase ot buildings was estimated at SHOii.nnO.
The assessable property reached $10,475,000. In 1800 the plan to
build waterworks was first mooted, but nothing definite was done un-
til 18(59, when a company was organized to supply water to the city
upon the Holly plan. A charter was granted, and work was at once com-
menced. The construction of street railroads was first projected in 1800.
Of the history of Indianapolis during the war of the rebellion it
is not our intention to speak. It is a part of that of the state, one of
the most glorious pages in the annals of the defense of the Union.
Money was liberally subscribed for the cause, and the citizens of In-
dianapolis covered themselves with glory on every battlefield of the
south. The entire war expenditure incurred by the city was $1,000,-
000, and the population was less than 20,000. Heavy taxes were im-
posed and met with such cheerful and ready response that at the
close of the war, the city's indebtedness was only $380,000, while in
1803 the city was practically out of debt.
In 1864 street railway tracks were first laid on Illinois street, from
the Union depot. Water suppl)' and a sewage system was intro-
duced in 1870.
Having then seen the growth of Indianapolis from a desolate
settlement of a few cabins in the heart of the dense forests of In-
diana, to the eminent rank of a thriving, populous and prosperous
metropolis, all that now remains in order to complete the picture, is
to briefly sketch the present condition of the city, to fill in the out-
lines, which we have so far roughly drawn, and in as summary a man-
ner as possible to present to the reader facts and figures which will
enable him to arrive at an intelligent comprehension of the causes
which make Indianapolis the pride of the state, one of the busiest
marts in the country, and a city destined to permanent rank as one
of the great metropolitan centers of the commercial, industrial and
financial interests of the United States.
GEOGRAPHICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL CHARACTER-
ISTICS.
Indianapolis is located almost in the very central spot of the ter-
ritorv included within the boundaries of the state of Indiana, in lati-
tude .19 dej^rees ."i:. minutes, on the banks of the White river, a shallow
stream which has its rise in Tipton county. It is in the center of a
plain which is only here and there .broken by slight elevations too in-
significant to be called hills. It is built high above the river, beyond
reach of the highest water mark that the White has ever yet attained,
and it is intersected at different points by depressions, or ravines, the
beds of bayous, or creeks, this unevenness of the soil increasing the
attractiveness of the site. Although in the first years of the settle-
ment, when the forest had not j'et fallen under the axe of the pioneers,
the location was decidedly unhealthy, and fever, ague and chills were
a constant source of danger to the residents. Such is no longer the
case, and the city shows as good a health record as any in the coun-
try. The sewage system is excellent, the water supply perfect, and
all sanitary precautions are rigidly enforced by civic ordinances. The
climate is equable and salubrious, and droughts and excessive rain-
falls are very scarce.
POPULATION.
The growth of population of Indianapolis at first was very slow,
owing to reasons already enumerated. It acquired a rapid develop-
ment in 1800, and has since continued to increase at a rapid ratio.
In 1822 the settlement numbered but 500 souls, which in 1S27 had
become 1,006. In 1850 the population was estimated to be 8,000.
The following table gives the population in 1893, the increase per de-
cade, and its percentage of increase from 1860 to 1890 :
Years. Population. Increase Per Decade.
1860 18,611 10,520
1870 48,244 29,633
1880 75,256 26,8 12
1890 105,436 30,380
1892 137,502
At the present time the population has increased to fully 160,000.
It is estimated that of the present population fully one-half are
native born, the remainder containing a large German and Irish ele-
ment, some Scandinavians and a few thousand negroes. The citizens
of Indianapolis are renowned for their enterprise and go-aheadative-
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ness, and its business men possess
the true American characteristics of
phick, energy and perseverance.
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
In previous pages we have traced
the rise of municipal government in
Indianapolis and the various changes
which have been made in its form.
The duty of governing the city and
administering its affairs is now vested
in a Mayor and City Council, under
whom are several Chiefs of depart-
ments. They are as follows:
Mayor, Hon. Thomas L. Sullivan,
elected; salary $4,000.
Councilmen-at-large; Messrs.
Martin J. Murphey, Rob't C. McGill,
Henry W. Lant, Edward G. Shewer
John B. McGuflin, Frederick
Scharder; salary S150 each.
Common Councilmen: 1st Ward,
Thomas B. Linn; 2d Ward, J. R.
Allen; 3d Ward, Archibald Young;
4th Ward, John Puryead; 5th Ward.
James H. Costello; Cth Ward, William
H. Cooper; Tth Ward, Joseph W.
Gasper; 8th Ward, Emil C. Rossman;
9th Ward, John F. White; 10th
Ward, George R. Colter; 11th Ward,
Patrick J. Ryan; 12th Ward, Charles
A. Gauss; 13th Ward, Charles Fros
chauer; 14th Ward, Anton Schmidt;
1.5th Ward, H. F. HoUoran.
Capta
Comptroller (elected):
W. C. Tarkington; salary
CLAUDE MATTHEWS, GOVERNOR OF INDI
Board of Public Works (appoint-
ed): A. W. Conduitt, Chairman;
A. Schener and M. M. Dufrees.
City Civil Engineer: H. A.
Mansfield; Assistant City Civil En-
gineer, William H. Butts; Chief
Clerk, W. C. Allen; Street Commis-
sioner, Patrick Harrold; Assistant
Street Commissioner, William Tem-
man; Clerk, Jerry Kelly.
Board of Public Safety (appoint-
ed) : Edward Hawkins, W. A. Sul-
l(van, Robert Catterson; Clerk, R. C.
Herrick.
City Clerk and Clerk of the Police
Court (elected): Randall J. Abrams.
Board of Health: Drs. Frank
Morrison, George J. Cook and Allison
Maxwell.
Judge of Police Court (elected) :
Hon. E. C. Buskirk.
Chief of Police: Thomas Colbert.
Chief of Fire Department: J. H.
Webster.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
As already stated, it was not
until 18.54 that a regularly consti-
tuted police force was organized
in this city. In 1883 the Metropoli-
tan systeni was adopted, and the
department of Indianapolis is fully
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equal to that of any other city. The force is an efficient, able and
well-drilled body of men, who have on more than one occasion estab-
lished their title to be called true and heroic conservators of the
peace and suppressors of lawlessness. It at present consists of 11-2
men and officers, classified as follows:
Matron 1
dent .
Superint
Captains ...
Sergeants
Police surgeon
Janitor
Bailiff
Humane
Licenses
Station keepers. . . .
Wagon drivers
Telephone operator
Health officer
Board of Children's Guar-
dian officer
Chief of detectives
Detectives
Stock officers
Tunnel officers
Patrolmen
Total
The city is divided into twenty-one police districts, patrolled by
sixty-three patrolmen, one in each district by day and two at night.
The city is also divided into four sergeant divisions. There is also
a well organized patrol system in operation, with thirteen boxes dis-
tributed throughout the city, and two patrol wagons, one open and
one covered. This department, however, excellent as it is, is alto-
gether too small for the requirements of a railroad center of the im-
portance of Indianapolis, where every crook, thug and tramp sooner
or later finds his way. The city covers over fifteen square miles, with
nearly three hundred miles of streets. The necessity of a marked
increase in the numerical strength of the force is apparent.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The first steps taken towards the protection of property from fire
were in this, as in all other communities, purely voluntary. In 1826
the first organization was effected. In February, 183.'j, the Legisla-
ture authorized the state treasurer to purchase twenty-five buckets
and suitable ladders, also a fire engine, and to pay half the cost of
the latter if the citizens would pay the other half. This was agreed to
and the " Manire " fire engine was purchased in Philadelphia. In
185.3 a side track engine was purchased, and a fire station house built
of brick, at the corner of New York street and Massachusetts avenue
A hook and ladder company was organized in 1843, and a brick house
was built for them on the space of the East Market. Several engine
and hose companies were also formed. In 18.53 the office of chief fire
engineer was created. In 1850 the various companies formed a Fire
Association, composed of delegates from each company. This was
at first a useful factor in municipal affairs, but later developed into a
powerful political body, whose parts were cemented together by that
fraternal feeling which is everywhere the characteristic of volunteer
fire departments. Civic elections were controlled to a great ex-
tent by the firemen, and the citizens were discontended with the con-
dition of things. The city council disbanded the volunteer companies,
and organized a paid force in 1860. The new department was com-
posed of a steam engine, two hand engines, three engineers, and a hook
and ladder company. In 1868 a fire telegraph system was adopted
and put in operation. The alarm system now comprises 110 miles of
circuit lines, of which 9>< miles are of copper. There are 18 miles
of telephone lines, 142 signal stations, 1 bell strikers, 10 electric
mechanical gongs, 17 telephones, one-ten circuit repeater, one
circuit switch board, 8 circuit galvanometers, and one galvanometer
test. The fire force is composed of a chief and 121 men. In the
period of time that elapsed between March 6 to Dec. 31, 1891, the
department responded to 323 alarms, and the loss sustained by de-
struction of property was only a fraction over 19 per cent of the in-
surance. As the efficiency of all fire departments is based on the loss
of property insured, this percentage is remarkably low. There are
six engine companies, five liose companies, four truck, and three
chemical companies.
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Sewer..\gf.— The question of introducing a proper system of
sewerage was for many years one of the principal ones which occu-
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pied the attention of the citizens. The topographical nature of the
town site has been already described. The necessity of providing
efficient measures of drainage, etc., was early recognized, but it was
not until 186-5 that decisive steps were taken. In that year three en-
gineers were appointed by the council to make the necessary surveys
and devise a general system. In 1868 a small tax was levied for
sewerage purposes, and a small sewer was constructed on Ray street,
at a cost of Sl6,500. Little more was accomplished in this direction
until 1870, when the committee on public improvements retained the
services of an eminent engineer of Chicago, to examine the city with
reference to its drainage. The plan recommended by him was
adopted, and contracts were let for a trunk sewer from Kentucky
avenue to Noble street, along Noble to Fletcher avenue, at the city
boundary, and on Illinois street from Washington to South street.
Other streets thus used are Massachusetts aveuue, Pennsylvania,
Michigan, Reed and Broadway streets. The trunk sewer is eight feet
in diameter, provided with manholes at each square, and street basins
at all street crossings. It is of brick and striped stone, laid in hy-
draulic cement. The cost was from $1 to $H per cubic foot. In
1891 3 3-100 miles of sewers were built. The growth of the city,
however, is so rapid, that the civic authorities are now providing an
ample sewerage system sufficient for the population of at least 250,-
000. When this shall have been completed, Indianapolis will have
no cause to feel behind hand with any of her sister cities.
Water Supply. — The history of the water supply is not of much
interest, save as demonstrating .the wonderful energy displayed by its
inhabitants in all their undertakings. For many years the inhabi-
tants obtained their water for cooking and drinking purposes from
the beds of the various creeks. The underlying stratum of these,
consisting of sand and gravel, through which the surface water was
filtered, being rarely more than twenty-five feet below the surface,
formed an easily accessible reservoir of pure, but hard water.
For fire purposes the water supply was long uncertain and inade-
quate. The canal and the creek could always furnish water in abund-
ance, but they were too remote from the business part of the city to
be especially valuable Several large wells were dug, and in 1860 two
300-barrel cisterns were constructed. Others were subsequently
made, and in 1870 there were 78 cisterns of from 300 to 1,800 barrels
capacity'. These cisterns were filled by a steam pump. In 1869 a com-
pany was organized to supply the city with water upon the Holly
plan, and was granted a charter. This, the Water Works Company
of Indianapolis were obliged to lay fifteen miles of pipe before the
close of 1871, and were required to furnish, in addition to the requi-
site supply of water for the cisterns, etc., the necessary quantity of
water and power for the extinguishment of fires. This company was
re-organized in 1881, and a new contract entered into with the city.
This was again renewed in 1892, many miles of water mains and
laterals have been constructed, and although the supply is not yet
all that can be desired in so far as quantity is concerned, this defect is
being rapidly remedied. The reservoir is located two miles from the
city limit, at the junction of White River and Fall Creek. It is 2,000
feet in length, from 6 to 40 feet in width, and has a capacity of
15,000,000 gallons. The supply is of good potable water.
Lighting. — Indianapolis, as already stated, was very back-
ward in the matter of street lighting. It was not until the fall
of 1853 that street lamps were erected on Washington street, at
private expense. In 1854 several blocks on Washington street and
adjacent portions of cross streets were lighted by contract with the
council. Slight additions were made from time to time until 1859,
when a more liberal policy was adopted. In 1800 eight and a-half
miles of streets were gas lighted. In 1870 there were forty miles of
lights. The city is to-day lighted by electricity supplied by the In-
dianapolis Brush Electric Light Company, also by gas. The service
is good, and the cost to the city is light.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Nothing impresses more strongly the visitor to anycity as
the appearance and merits of the buildings which are devoted to
public use. Indianapolis is richly endowed in this respect, and
few other cities of its size can point out so many remarkably hand -
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some and substantial structures. Here are located all the principal
state buildings, the magnificent Capitol, a monument of architectural
beauty, the Insane Asylum, of vast proportions, and located in spa-
cious grounds; the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, the Blind Asylum, the
Female Reformatory, the Marion County Court House the Union
Railway Station, one of the finest in the country, and many others.
THE STATE HOUSE
occupies an entire square bounded by Ohio, Washington, ^Tennessee
and Mississippi streets. Its erection was commenced in 1878, and
was completed ten years later, the building and furnishings costing
over $2,000,000. It is of Bedford stone, three stories high, 492x180
feet in dimensions, and 283 feet from east to west through the center,
with a dome of solid stone from foundation to apex, 72 feet in diam-
eter, and 234 feet in height. The building is heated by natural gas,
and lighted by gas and electricity. In it are located the State Ar-
mory, the executive and administrative offices of the state, the Legis-
lative department, the Supreme Court, State Library, etc.
MARION COUNTY COURT HOUSE.
This is probably the most imposing County Court House in this
and adjoining states. It is located in the square bounded by Market,
New Jersey, Washington and Delaware streets, in the heart of the
business district. It is of Bedford stone, and is 276x106 feet in di-
mensions. The work of construction was begun in 1870, and was
completed six years later at a cost of SI, 600, 000. The interior ap-
pointments are of the finest character, and the building is used for
both city and county purposes.
MASONIC TEMPLE
Is at the corner of Washington and Tennessee streets. It is of hand-
some appearance, four stories high, and of stone and brick, and cost
over $175,000. This is a very handsome and well appointed office
building.
ODD FELLOWS' HALL
Is a landmark, and was constructed in 1854 and reconstructed twenty
years later at a cost of g50,000. It is of brick, stucco ornamented,
tliree stories high, and covers an area of 67x102 feet. Like the Ma-
sonic Temple, it is used for lodge, store and office purposes.
TOMLINSON'S HALL,
At the corner of Market and Delaware streets, belongs to the city,
having been erected with the proceeds of a bequest made for the pur-
pose by the late Mr. Stephen Tomlinson. It is of brick, 120x195 feet
in dimensions, two stories high, cost §125,000, and is used as a mar-
ket and public hall. Adjoining it is a market hall, 100x195 feet in
dimensions, which was erected at a cost of §30,000.
THE ARSENAL
Adjoins Woodruff Place. It is of brick, and has a frontage of G3 by
a depth of 1S3 feet. It is the property of the state, and is used for
the storage of arms, etc. Adjoining are the officers' quarters, bar-
racks, storehouses, powder magazine, etc.
EXPOSITION BUILDING
Is in the northeastern section of the city. It is 150x300 feet in di-
mensions, of brick, with a cupola 150 feet high. Its cost was $75,000.
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION,
On Illinois street, is a beautiful specimen of architecture. It was
built in 1887, of Indiana stone, at a cost of S24,000, and has an area
of 73x120 feet.
In addition to the foregoing there are numerous other buildings
of a semi-public character, which are a source of pride to the people
of Indianapolis. Among these are the Grand Opera House on North
Pennsylvania street, the English Opera House on the Circle, the
Park Theater and Museum at the corner of Tennessee and Washing-
ton streets, the magnificent Board of Trade Building, Maryland and
Tennessee streets, the beautiful and imposing Commercial Club
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Building, the New Denison, Bates, and Grand hotels, etc. In a
word, Indianapolis, in the matter of buildings of a lirst-class charac-
ter, presents a tr'jly metropolitan aspect.
PARKS AND STREETS.
Although there are many cities which can make a far better show-
ing in the line of magnificent boulevards and driveways than can In-
dianapolis, yet when everything is taken into consideration, the topo-
graphical difficulties to be overcome, the early slow movement of the
city's growth, followed by its rapid development within a comparatively
limited number of years, and the pressing need of providing more
immediate necessities for the great increase of population, Indian-
apolis is to be congratulated upon the high character of its streets,
avenues and parks. The city has an area of 16.05 mijes or 9,630
square acres, and is divided into four district quarters by four great
avenues which center at a common point in the heart of the city,
"The Circle." These are Indiana, Virginia, Massachusetts and Ken-
tucky avenues. The larger number of other avenues, and the streets
all run at right angles, thus cutting up the buildings into almost equal
squares. There are 287 miles of streets within the city limits. All
these thoroughfares are broad and well paved with asphaltum, vul-
canite brick, cedar block or macadam stone, and the alleys have
brick pavements. The first plat of street grades was made in 1841,
and was not a success, as it proceded upon the assumption that the
whole town must be drained off at the south-west corner into the
creek or river, thus making it an inclined plane. The effect of this
has been felt in the increased expense of all street improvements
subsequently made. In 1S46, when the Madison railway selected its
depot ground on South street, east of Pennsylvania, which was then
outside the town limits, the creek was straightened from Virginia
avenue to Meridian street, and the streets were graded, and the creek
bottom filled in at the crossings. When Indianapolis reached the
dignity of a city in 1847, attention was immediately directed to general
improvements. The cost of grading and graveling the streets was
taxed against the owners of abutting properties, while the cost of
making crossings was paid out of the treasury. Bouldering was first
attempted in 1859, Washington street being thus paved from Illinois
to Meridian street, and in 1860 from Mississippi to Alabama. Other
streets were later paved with wooden blocks, and now asphalt covered
avenues are numerous. The area of parks within the city limits is as
follows :
State Parks: Military, 17. -i acres; University, 4.0 acres ; Blind
Asylum, 4.0 acres. City: Garfield, 89.0 acres; Shoe String, 2.0 acres.
Total 116.3 acres. Outside of, but immediately adjoining the city
limits, are Fairview and Armstrong parks, the former having an area
of 166 acres, and the latter of 156. The citizens therefor have 448.3
acres of breathing space away from the dust and smoke of the city.
These parks are handsomely laid out and planted with beautiful trees,
and are favorite resorts with all classes.
EDUCATIONAL.
As is universally the case in all American settlements, the estab-
lishment of the first school in Indianapolis was contemporaneous witli
the existence of the town. In ISiil Joseph C. Read instructed the
children of the pioneers, and in 1824 an institute of learning was con-
ducted by Mr. and Mrs. Laurence in the Presbyterian Church. In
1834 the County Seminary was erected on land belonging to the state
by permission of the Legislature. It was two stories high, and
fronted on New York street. In 1837 the Indianapolis Female Insti-
tute, chartered by the Legislature, was opened by the Misses Mary J.
and Harriet Axtell. It was closed in 1849. In the fall of 1837 a
frame school house was erected on Circle street, and was in charge
of Mr. Oilman Marston, who later became a member of Congress, a
General during the war, and subsequently the Governor of one of the
western territories. There were several other educational establish-
ments in the early years of the town.
It was not until 1847 that the free school system was introduced.
The state fund for school purposes proved utterly inadequate to
maintain the schools for more than one quarter. Under the provis-
ions of the new city charter, the citizens voted that a tax should be
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levied for school purposes. This tax
was assessed, and donations of lots
and houses for school buildings were
asked for. School houses had to be
erected, and until such time as the
school fund should assume sufficient
proportions to meet the outlay, the
ward schools were merely state district
schools under city supervision. In
1852 enough taxes had been collected
to erect in each ward a small brick
school house of one or two rooms.
Tliere w-as no surplus over building
expenses to pay teachers' salaries,
and these had to be met by tuition
fees. Finally, in 1853, the tax was
sufficient to pay the teachers, separate
ward trustees were abolished, a board
of three trustees were appointed by
tlie Council, and the system of city
free schools was put in oiieration.
It is interesting to trace the rise and
growth of the splendid school system
of Indianapolis of to-day, one of the
finest in the country, from these hum-
ble beginnings. We therefore here-
with append extracts from the Report
of the Trustees of the Public Schools
(186*)), which tell the story :
"At their (the trustees) first meet-
ing, March 18, 1853, they elected ten
teachers for the city schools, and
ordered that they receive $-2. '■2b a
scholar for the term, to be paid by
the parent or guardian * * * * April
SULLIVAN, M.W
25, 1853, the first free schools were
opened for a session of two months
» * * * May 14, 1853, occurs the first
record ot the payment of salaries to
teachers. From this time forward
the receipts from city taxation and the
state school fund by slow degrees in-
creased, and the schools flourished
and grew in favor with all good
citizens. * * * * The schools were
fully and generously sustained by the
public. The revenue, in great part
derived from local taxation, was
sufficient to sustain them prosperously
during the full school year. But this
period was of short duration. Early
in 1858 the Supreme Court of the state
decided that it was unconstitutional
for cities and towns to levy and collect
taxes for the payment of tuition.
The effect was most disastrous. It
deprived the city schools of the prin-
cipal part of their revenue, and in
spite of generous efforts on the part
of a portion of the public, the free-
school grade system, which had
taken ten years to build up, was de-
stroyed at a blow. * * * Then com-
menced the dark age of the public
schools. The school houses were
rented to such teachers as were wil-
ling, or able from scant patronage,
to pay a small pittance for their use.
The state fund was only sufficient to
keep the schools open one feeble free
EAST WASHINGTON STREET FROM EAIES HOUSE.
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quarter of the year, and in 1860 even this was omitted for want of
mone}' * * * At length the Legislature made provision for more
efficient and prosperous schools, and fuller taxation for their
support."
In June, I85S, the trustees ordered their first levy for school pur-
poses of 1.5 cents on the $100 of valuation. In December of the same
year this levy was ordered reduced from 15 cents to lyi cents. In
June, 1861, the first Board of Trustees, elected by the people, one
from each ward was chosen. The schools henceforward, despite the
burdens and worry of the war times, were fairly prosperous. New
school houses were erected, evening classes were inaugurated, and in
1866 a training school was organized. The staff of teachers was be-
ing annually increased, salaries were raised, and it is interesting to
note that whereas in June, 1868, there were but 4,0-19 pupils in the
schools, receiving instruction from 62 teachers, whose salaries
amounted to S34,007, in June, 1871, the pupils numbered 6,449, the
teachers 103, and the aggregate compensation of the latter was $60,480-
The school system of Indianapolis is to-day perfect and complete
in every respect. We have already stated that in 1861 the Board of
Trustees became elective by a popular vote. This was again changed
in 1805, the trustees being appointed by the Council. In June, 1871,
a Board of School Commissioners, one from each school district, of
which there are eleven, was elected by the people. The following is
the organization of the Board of School Commissioners for 1892-93:
Officers of the Bo.\rd. — President, J. P. Frenzel; secretary,
J. W. Loeper; treasurer, Charles H. Adam; superintendent of schools,
L. H. Jones; assistant secretary, Emma B. Ridenour; librarian, E.
G. Browning; superintendent of buildings and grounds, P. J. O'Meara;
superintendent of supplies, F. H. Wade; clerk of the superintendent,
Georgie Ale.xander.
There are two high schools, and thirty-six primary school houses.
In 1891-92 the number of pupils was 17,822.
In addition to the common schools, Indianapolis possesses many
institutions which offer every facility for the acquisition of education
in any given branch of learning. There are German, Protestant, and
Roman Catholic Parochial Schools, Business Colleges and Universi
ties, Medical and Veterinary Colleges, etc.
NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY.
This widely-known institution was chartered in January, 1850,
with a capital of not less than $95,000 nor more than $500,000. It
was opened in November, 1855, and has since had a most prosperous
career. The system of instruction consists of a collegiate course of
four years, a preparatory course of two years, and a primary de-
partment. There is also a law department, a commercial depart-
ment, and a musical department. The Northwestern Christian Uni-
versity was one of the first colleges in the west to admit female stu-
dents to all the rights, privileges and opportunities of its lecture-
rooms. The building is located within the city limits, the site em-
bracing an area of twenty five acres, handsomely adorned with stately
trees.
INDIANAPOLIS YOUNG LADIES' INSTITUTE
Is conducted by the Baptist denomination, and was founded in 1858.
St. John's Academy for Girls is a graded school under the
charge of the Sisters of Providence, aad was established, in 1859.
The course embraces the usual English studies, mathematics, natural
sciences, French, German, music, drawing, etc. There are in addi-
tion several schools founded and supported by our German citizens.
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS.
Indianapolis is the location of many of the most important
benevolent institutions in the state.
Indiana Hospital for the Insane. — Was founded by act of the
General Assembly of Indiana, in 1847. It is located two and a half
miles west of the city, on Washington street, and was opened for the
reception of patients in 1848. It is a handsome edifice, comprising
two departments, one for male and one for female patients. The
male department is of brick, 625x150 feet in dimensions, and can ac-
commodate 650 patients. The female department, also of brick, has
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ion of
accommodation for SaO. The administra-
s under the direction of a Board of Com-
JIE FOR THE
Education of the Blind.— Occu-
pies the space of two city blocks, bounded by Morete, Meridian, Wal-
nut and Pennsylvania streets. It was founded by the state in 1S47,
and is strictly an educational institution, having for its object the
moral, intellectual and physical culture of the young blind of both
sexes, who reside within the state. No charge is made for board and
instruction, and as a rule, applicants under nine or over twenty-one
years are not received. The course is literary, musical and industrial.
The most common trades taught, are cane seating chairs and broom
making. The girls are also taught sewing, knitting, lace-work and
bead-work.
Indiana Institute for the Deaf and Dumb. — At the corner of
Washington and State streets, was established in 1844. It is situated
in the midst of a park of beautiful forest trees. The main buildings
consist of four large groups, in addition to which there are three large
shop buildings, boiler house, wash house, barn and cow sheds, ice-
houses and other out buildings. The institution is open to applicants
between ten and twenty-one years, who are residents of Indiana.
The course is both academical and industrial.
Indianapolis Orphans' Home.— Erected in 18.5.5, and derives
its support from donations and aid from the state. Can accommodate
some 100 inmates, and is the property of the Widows' and Orphans'
Society, which was organized in 1849.
Indiana Reform School. — North of the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum, has accommodation for 300 inmates.
The City Hospital was built in 1859 at a cost of $30,000.
Great improvements have since been made, and the building has
been enlarged. It was occupied as a military hospital during the
war, the city resuming its management in 1866.
St. Vincent's Hospital is in charge of the Sisters of Charity,
and is one of the most complete institutions of the kind in Indiana.
It is at the corner of Delaware and South streets.
Among the many other benevolent institutions which serve to
emphasize the truly practical Christianlike characters of Indianapoli-
tans, and the people of Indiana generally, are : The Home for Friend-
less Women, Indianapolis Benevolent Society, German Protestant
Orphan Asylum, Indiana Female Prison and Reformatory, Indiana
House of Refuge and Correction, County Infirmary, Indianapolis
Asylum for Friendless Colored Children, the Free Dispensary, News-
boys' Home, Ladies' Society for the Relief of the Poor, Indianapolis
Society for the Relief of the Crippled, Ruptured and Deformed, City
Dispensary, etc.
CHURCHES.
Indianapolis has from the first years of its settlement been noted
for the religious character of its inhabitants, and the staunch support
they have always accorded to religious institutions. It has been
truthfully said that the history of the growth of religious bodies here
is the history of the development of the city. The first services held
in the little settlement was in 1821, and to-day there are over one
hundred church edifices within the municipal boundaries. In August,
1821, Rev. Ludlow C. Gaines, a Presbyterian minister, preached the
first sermon in a grove south of where the State House now stands.
Nearly all sects and denominations are now represented here. The
Methodists formed an association in 1822, the Baptists and Presby-
terians in 1823, the Christians in 1833, Episcopalians in 183'?, Catho-
lics, 1840, Congregationalists, 1857, and Hebrews, 1855. The follow-
ing are the principal church edifices :
Protestant Episcopal.— Christ Church, St. Paul's Cathedral,
Grace Church, Church of the Holy Innocents, Episcopal Mission.
Presbyterian.— First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Churches,
Olivet Church, Seventh Church, and several Missions.
Baptist.— First, South Street Baptist Church, Garden Mission,
North Baptist Mission, Second.
Congregational.— Plymouth Church, May Flower Church.
Christian. — Christian Chapel, Second Christian Church, Third
Christian Church, Fourth Christian Church, Salem Chapel, Olive
Mission.
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German Reformed. — First German Reformed Church. Second,
German Reformed Church.
Methodi.st. — Meridian street, M. E. Church, Roberts Park M. E.
Church, St. John's M. E. Church' Ashny M. E. Church, Trinity M.E.
Church, Ames M. E. Church, Grace M. E. Church, Third street M.
E. Church, German M. E. Church. Massachusetts avenue Church,
Allen Chapel, Bethel Chapel.
RoM.^N Catholic— St. John's Church, St. Mary's Church, St.
Peter's Church, the Cathedral.
Lutheran — First English Lutheran Church, St. Paul's German
Evangelical Lutheran, Zion's Church.
German Evangelical Association. — Salem Church.
Universalist. — First and Second Universalist Congregations.
Other church edifices belong to the Hebrews, Unitarians, United
Brethren in Christ, Society of Friends, etc. Indianapolis has every
reason to be proud of her churches, which receive a warm and gener-
ous support.
RAILROADS.
Indianapolis justly lays claim to the proud title of "Railway
City" of the United States. Since the memorable day in 1847 when
the first train over the Madison road steamed into the city amidst the
enthusiastic plaudits of her citizens, her transportation facilities have
constantly kept increasing, until at the present time there is not a
trunk line or railway of an)' importance between the Ohio river to the
south and the Great Lakes to the north, which does not make this
the central point of its operations. The city can be compared to a
hub, from which the lines of railroad radiate like spokes to all points
of the compass. Indianapolis for many years suffered from what is
now the source of her power, her geographical position in the very
center of the state. But as the era of progress has advanced, as the
railroad has become the great and only profitable means of inter-
communication between the various sections of the country, her su-
premacy has been established. He star is in the zenith, the bands of
steel that link her to Fort Wayne and Cleveland in the northeast.
New Albany and Louisville in the south, Terre Haute and St. Louis
in the southwest, Valparaiso and Chicago in the northwest, all serve
as mighty feeders of her trade and commerce, and assure her con-
tinued and permanent industrial independence. What threatened to
deprive her of life has become a source of new vigor, not only is she
in direct cmmunication with all the wealth producing sections of
north, south, east and west, but she has caused the development of
all the natural resources of the state of which she is the capital.
With inexhaustible coal fields, deposits of building stone, gas fields,
and forests of hardwood lumber within her reach, she can supply and
is supplying the continent with the treasures found only in the ter-
ritory tributary to her. The railroad has made Indianapolis.
It is not within the scope of this brief resume of the city's re-
sources to detail at length the history of railway development in this
section of the state. We have already shown how the original sys-
tem embraced eight roads, viz.: Madison & Indianapolis, the Belle-
fontaine, the Terre Haute & Indianapolis, the Indianapolis & Lafay-
ette, the Indiana Central, the Indianapolis Initial, the Peru & Indian-
apolis, and the Indianapolis and Vincennes. We must now be con-
tent to name the various lines which center the city. They are as
follows: Ohio, Indiana & Western, Indianapolis to Peoria, 111., 2 1-2
miles; Indianapolis to Springfield, Ohio, 149 miles; Cincinnati, Ham-
ilton & Indianapolis, to Cincinnati, 12.3 miles; Lake Erie & Western,
Indianapolis to Michigan City, 101 miles; Indianapolis to Vincennes,
to Vincennes, Ind., 117 miles; Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis &
Chicago, Cincinnati to Indianapolis, 110 miles; Indianapolis to Kan-
kakee, 139 miles; Kankakee to Chicago, 53 miles; Chicago, St.
Louis & Pittsburg, Columbus to Indianapolis, 188 miles; Indianapo-
lis to Chicago, 194 miles; Indianapolis, Decatur & Western, Indian-
apolis to Decatur, III., 153 miles; Louisville, New Albany & Chicago,
Indianapolis to Chicago, 183 miles; to Cincinnati, 123 miles; to
Michigan City, 154 miles; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indian-
apolis, Indianapolis to Cleveland, 283 miles; Cincinnati, Wabash &
Michigan, Indianapolis to Benton Harbor, Mich., 201 miles; Jeffer-
son, Madison & Indianapolis, Indianapolis to Louisville, Ky., 110
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
miles; Indianapolis & St. Louis, to St. Louis, 261
Haute & Indianapolis, Indianapolis to St. Louis, 240 mi
BELT LINE AND UNION DEPOT.
At as earl}- a date as 184.5, when as yet the Madison was the only
road entering the city, the business men of Indianapolis foresaw the
future importance of their city as a railway center, and the necessity
of providing adequate depot facilities. A ccmpany was consequently
organized under the name of the Union Railroad Company, and was
authorized by the council in December of that year, for the purpose
of providing adequate terminal facilities. In 18.'i3 a track connecting
the various lines which had reached here, and a Union Depot had
been built. The company was at that time composed of the
Madison & Indianapolis, Bellefontaine, and Terre Haute & Richmond
companies. Other railway companies joined the union from time to
time, securing tenant rights, and it soon became evident that the
Union Depot, extensive as had been its provisions at the time of its
erection, was insufficient. The company was consequently reorgan-
ized and incorporated in 1883 under an agreement between the Chi-
cago, St. Louis & Pittsburg, Jefferson, Madison & Indianapolis, Cin-
cinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago; Terre Haute & Indianap-
olis, and Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis. The new
building was completed in 1888. Each of the proprietary companies
is represented on the board of management, and the expenses are di-
vided pro rata on a train basis between the various lines that use its
tracks. The cost of the Union Depot exceeded 81,000,000. It is
one of the finest depots in the world, and an architectural ornament
to the city.
In 1882 the Union Railway Company secureil a perpetual lease
of the franchise of the Belt Line Road, at a rental of 0 per centum
per annum of the appraised value. It connects by means of its own
tracks those of every company entering the city, charging a mileage
basis on each car moved plus a fixed charge of Si a car.
BANKS AND BANKING.
The first bank of which we find any mention in the annals of
Indianapolis was the State Bank of Indiana, which was chartered by
the Legislature in 1834, with a capital of §1,600,000, the state taking
half the stock, and private holders the remainder. It began business
the same year, and its offices were in the Governor's Circle Building.
On the expiration of its charter it was succeeded by the Bank
of the State of Indiana, which later collapsed under the National
Bank Act. Unlike its predecessor, the Bank of the State of Indiana
was solely a stockholders' concern. It began business in 18.55 with a
capital of Si, 836, 000, and was wound up in 186.5. The first private
banking institution of which we have any record was the Indianapolis
Insurance Company, chartered in 1836 with a capital of 8200,000, to
transact both a banking and an insurance business. It later became
the Bank of Commerce. The banking house known as Fletcher's
was established in 1839 by S. O. Fletcher, Sr. Its capital at the start
was but S3, 000. E. S. Alvord & Co. opened a banking establishment
in 1839, discontinuing it in 1843. Several other banking concerns
were established under the Free Banking Law of 18.52, a financial
system which caused great trouble in the commercial circles of the
city, and which resulted in the " Free Bank Panic " of 1855. They
were all in time forced to the wall.
The banking interests of Indianapolis to-day are on a broad,
sound and conservative basis. Their management is in the hands of
able and reliable financiers, and are a powerful and influential factor
of the commercial and industrial resources of the city. The principal
banking houses are the Indianapolis National Bank, established 1S64,
capital S300,000; the Indiana National Bank, established 1865, capi-
tal S300,000; the Merchants' National Bank, established 1865, capital
S100,000; the Meridian National Bank, capital $200,000; the Bank of
Commerce, capital S200,000; the banking house of A. Fletcher & Co.,
established in 1837, capital Si, 000, 000. There are also several pri-
vate banking houses. A clearing house has been in successful opera-
tion since 1871.
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BOARD OF TRADE.
The business men of Indianapolis
early learned the advantages of united
effort in building up the trade and
commerce of the city. The Indian-
apolis Board of Trade was organized
in 1S64, and was reorganized in 1882.
The membership is limited to 500,
and its objects, in addition to those
of a general character pertaining to
all similar bodies, is the payment
of mortuary benefits to the heirs of
deceased members. The membership
fee is $15 per year, and none but
active, healthy business men under
sixty years of age can become mem-
bers. Throughout the history of the
organization it has contributed in a
material way to the promotion of the
interests of trade Indianapolis.
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Another prominent and useful
organization in connection with thr
business interests of the city is thr
young and vigorous Commercial Chili
Its members comprise the leadii ■
men in all walks of business and pm-
fessional life, and it is doing mucii
to advance and promote all measurts
of improvement. In addition to the
above mentioned leading organiza-
tions there are a number of others,
the scope of which is more limited,
their business being the facilitating
THOMAS J. COLBERT, CHIEF OF I'OLICE, INDIAN,*
of trade in special branches of indus-
try. It is not possible to make an
extended notice of these, but the fact
of their existence goes to prove that
m all the aids of organization, the
business men of this city are fully
alive to the advantages of unity.
REAL ESTATE AND
INSURANCE.
The real estate market of this
tityisone of great activity, and the
rapid, steady advance of values is
the best index to its prosperity. We
have in a preceding part of this work
shown how town lots in the beginning,
could hardly find a purchaser. But
in realty, as in every other line, the
.idvent of the railway worked a won-
derful change. The advance in prices
has since been steady, and assess-
ment of realty has ever had an
upward tendency, while taxation has
decreased its rate. Residence prop-
erty in the fashionable quarters
of course commands a good price,
but there are few cities where the
workingman has such excellent op-
portunities to become his own land-
lord. Rents of stores are moderate,
while manufacturing sites can be
obtained on most acceptable terms.
The citizens of Indianapolis are
firm believers in the greatness of
the future of their citj-, and have
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proved themselves to be so by investing their capital at home, and
they are at all times ready and willing to aid all industrial ventures of
establishment by offering to manufacturers and capitalists excellent
sites perfectly adopted for their purposes.
Insurance. — The history of insurance in Indianapolis is one of
great interest, but it is impossible within the scope of this work to do
more than briefly touch upon it. In February, 1836, the first home
insurance company was chartered for fifty years, with a capital of
S200,000. The charter was renewed in 1865, a new and vigorous
company was organized as the Indianapolis Ipsurance Company.
Up to a quarter century ago the insurance business here was mostly
done through the agency of representatives of eastern companies.
Now it is a vast and important local interest, with many agencies and
several sound and reliable home companies. Among the principal
among the latter are the Indiana of Indianapolis, chartered in 1851;
the Franklin, also chartered in 1851; the German Mutual, incorpo-
rated in 1854; the National Benefit Association of Indianapolis, char-
tered in 1881; the Old Wayne of this city, organized in 1883; the In-
dianapolis Mutual Fire, organized in 1884; the Manufacturers'
Mutual Fire, organized in 1866, etc. All the leading European and
American corporations are represented here. The underwriters of
Indianapolis are an intelligent and progressive body of men, and are
always to be found in the front rank of those seeking to promote the
welfare and advancement of the community.
TAXATION AND VALUATION.
Indianapolis has a lower rate of ta.xation than any other city of
equal size in the United States. The following is a comparative
statement of the valuations of property from 1888 to 1892, both
inclusive: 1888, $831,287,368; 1889, $843,483, 466; 1890, §857,674,387;
1891, Si, 255, 256, 038; 1892, $1,266,855,388.
NATURAL GAS.
Although but a few years have elapsed since natural gas was first
discovered in Indiana, this is to-day well supplied with it both as an
illuminating power, and as an aid to industry. Gas was discovered
in 1886 in Delaware County, and subsequent prospecting has developed
the fact that Indiana is a rich gas field. Investigation has shown
that wells can be profitably driven in Hamilton, Hancock, Madison,
Delaware, Blackford, Tipton, Howard and Grand counties, and in
part of the counties of Henry, Randolph, Jay, Clinton, Miami and
Wabash. The gas field extends southwest, east, north and north
east of this city. The citizens of Indianapolis were not slow to avail
themselves of the great advantages to be used by the use of natural
gas. Several companies have been formed to supply the city, and
many miles of tubing pipe the fluid to this point. The low rate at
which manufacturers can be supplied with any amount required for
motor power has given a great impetus to local manufacturing. In
October, 1892, a contract was entered into by the city with the Manu-
facturers Natural Gas Company, providing for tlie piping of gas into
Indianapolis, to be used solely by manufacturers, and to be supplied
free of charge in return for certain privileges granted by the city to
the company. There are other companies also operating here, most
of the capital used being local, and Indianapolis, to her other and
previous great advantages, adds that of being to-day one of the lead-
ing natural gas consumers on the continent. The great impetus which
this must necessarily impart to her manufacturing interests cannot be
over estimated, while the resultant absence of soot and smoke from
the use of natural gas will add one more feature to her attractiveness
as a place of residence.
TRADE AND COMMERCE.
Indianapolis, by reason of its central situation and unequaled
transportation facilities, has become one of the greatest markets of
the United States. It is the central point for distribution and ship-
ment of the products of the fertile fields, forests and rich coal mines
f Indiana.while its receipts from outside points are fully commensurate
with its shipments. The wholesale trade is a very important factor
of the city's greatness, and the annual transactions now foot up
into the millions. Indianapolis traveling men, or drummers, are to
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
be found in every part of the Union, the operations of the jobbing
houses are annually expanding and sales increasing. About 500
houses are engaged in the jobbing trade, as compared with some 200
in 1888, the principal lines represented being agricultural implements,
bakers', barbers' and dental supplies, boots and shoes, builders' ma-
terial, canned goods, oysters and fish, china, glass and queensware,
cigars and tobacco, clothing, coffee, spices and baking powder, prod-
uce commission, coal, confectionery, dressed beef, drugs, dry goods,
flour and feed, groceries, hardware and iron, hats and caps, hides and
pelts, jewelry, leather and findings, liquors, lumber, millinery, no-
tions and toys, paper, rags and iron, railroad supplies, roofing slate,
roofing material, rubber goods, scales, seeds, stationery, stoves, tin-
ners' supplies, tobacco leaf, vinegar, yeast, etc.
As an illustration of the volume of the trade done at this point,
we quote the following figures taken from the report of the Board of
Trade, and railroads, showing receipts and shipments during the
period mentioned:
The receipts and shipments of flour, grain and merchandise are for the eleven
months ended December 1, 1892, In nearly every instance they show an increase
over the same period of the previous year.
Flour, barrels. . .
Wheat, bushels .
Corn, bushels. ..
Oats, bushels. . .
Rye, bushels
Barley, bushels.
lay, cars.
Cement, barrels
Coal, cars....
Coke, cars
Cooperage, cars
Meal and hominy, pounds
Cotton, bales
Cattle, head
Hogs, head
Horses, head
Mules, head
Sheep, head
Eggs, cases
Receipts.
Shipments.
117,340
335,370
3,338,SU0
105,700
2.934,600
492,600
953,000
438,000
20,500
7,200
46,000
5,4C0
1,980
8,294
1,079
61
2,675.000
45,000
112,879
50,547
27,213
1,415
927,094
462,277
11,678
0..529
922
2,573
64,042
1.494
31,996
12,019
Hides, pounds
Ice, cars
Iron, cars
Lard, tierces
Lath, cars
Logs, cars
Lumber, cars
Machinery, cars. . . ,
Meats, bulk, pounds
Oil, barrels
Pork, barrels
Potatoes, bushels . .
Poultry, pounds
Provi: ■
Receipts.
33,810.855
1,596,534
4,194,997
5,099
273,806
,122,279
Shipments.
10,241,573
1,261,300
11,358,900
211
27,i
34
pounds 27,290,!
Liqu
Stone, cars
Tallow, pounds
Tobacco, pounds
Wool, pounds
Miscellaneous, pounds.
Merchandise, pounds...
1,984
85,408,900
63,931
5,071
677,138
6,154,083
15,256,909
44,705
22
59,450
28,174,910
1,712,823
354,533,310
638,304,544
The retail establishments of Indianapolis are fully equal in
management, variety and excellence of their wares, and attractive
features as those of any large commercial center. Our citizens, while
in no way extravagant, are refined, and none but the best class of
goods and perfect attendance will satisfy their requirements. The
cost of living is extreme!)- moderate, and our markets and counters
are daily replenished with the finest and choicest of everything in
season.
MANUFACTURING INTERESTS.
That Indianapolis is a great manufacturing center is a fact well
known not only in every part of America, but also in all foreign
markets. We will not enter into any narrative of the first attempts
at production in the early years of the town. Previous to the incor-
poration of Indianapolis as a city, the manufacturing, except for home
demand, was infinitesimal. Occasional attempts, it is true, had been
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INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
65
made in iron, wool, oil, tobacco, hemp, etc., but as there were no
transportation facilities, and consequently no markets, failure was in-
evitable. In 1851 the city had two foundries, three machine and one
boiler shop, fifty steam engines had been built, and a firm had com-
menced to make threshing machines. But with the advent of the
railroad all was changed. Industries at once sprung into being, and as
early as 1852 we are told that "the Washington foundry was enlarged,
and Osgood & Smith's last factory, Geisendorff's woolen mill, Drew's
carriage establishment, Shellenbarger's planing mill, Macy's pork
house," were started. Thenceforward the advance has been rapid,
and the cities that lead Indianapolis to-day in the variety and extent
of her manufacturing interests, can be counted on the fingers of one
hand. There are over one thousand manufacturing establishments in
the city, representing a capital of $40,000,000, giving employment
to 40,000 wage-earners, and having an average annual output of the
value of 885,000,000. The introduction of natural gas has greatly
promoted these enterprises by materially reducing the cost of produc-
tion, while the close proximity of the city to the magnificent hard-
wood forests, stone fields and gas fields, has had a no less beneficial
effect. The low freight rates afforded by the excellent railway facil-
ities enjoyed have also largely contributed to this success
The leading branches of industrial work performed in Indian-
apolis are pork packing, the manufacture of furniture, the manufacture
of lumber, wagons and carriage wheel staves, woodenware, car wood-
work boxes, engine mills and other machinery, architectural iron
work, springs, bolts, malleable iron work, saws, stoves, surgical in-
struments, wire, flour, malt, liquors, bricks, clothing, textile fabrics,
stone work, boots and shoes, pumps, files, starch, hominy, oils, medi-
cines, tinware, varnishes, sash, doors and blinds, pottery, pulleys,
pianos, etc. The list can be extended to include almost every article
manfactured in the northern states.
THE FUTURE.
We might thus go on detailing all the multiple advantages of
Indianapolis as a residential city, as a mart of trade, as the great
manufacturing center of this section of the country, but space will
not permit. To those who have seen Indianapolis, who have beheld
the rush and hurry of its business thoroughfares, who have examined
into the workings of her immense manufactories, mills, and other in-
dustrial establishments, to those who have witnessed the calm and
serenity of her home life, the courtesy of her sons and daughters, the
superiority of her social circles, the inexpressible charm of her social
relations, it is not necessary for us to speak. They have witnessed,
and are in a fit position to arrive at a proper estimate, and well bal-
anced conclusion. Desiring to consider the city from a merely ma-
terial point of view, we have purposely omitted any reference to the
elements which pertain more properly to the intellectual side of life;
we have omitted to enumerate the many advantages to be obtained
by a residence here, the pure and exalted literary surroundings, the
atmosphere of refinement which is the special characteristic of her
society. This much, however, we will add, that there is no other
American city which can offer to the capitalist surer or more remuner-
ative investments; none other can give to the industrious and intel-
ligent mechanic, the skilled artisan, the workingman of every degree,
as ample facitities for owning his own home. Here his children will
find educational facilities equal to these, provided by any other com-
munity, employment is to himself assured, while the higher aims and
demands of life are liberally catered to. The conditions which sur-
round his daily existence are elevating and favorable to the bettering
of his social condition, and assure the future prosperity and success
of the members of his family. From a material point of view the
advantages of Indianapolis are obvious; the central point of the rail-
way system of America, the center of a railroad traffic which cannot
but endure and increase, this is the natural and logical side of one of
the greatest commercial and industrial metropolis of the Union. The
availability of its location, the fertility and wealth of natural products
of the territory tributary to it, a salubrious climate, an excellent system
of waterworks, a municipality well and economically governed, a low
rate of taxation — for all these and many other reasons, Indianapolis
must be regarded as the coming city, the Queen of the Central
Western States.
Largest House Furnishing Establishment in the West,
JOBBERS OF ALL KINDS OF HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES,
"pNDIANAPOLIS leads all the cities in tiie Union, in the possession of the Mammoth House Furnishing Establishment, known as the
'11 " World's Fair," and of which Mr. John Chine is the able and enterprising proprietor. His record is emphatically one of progress.
Here in Indianapolis he has developed a vast emporium of furniture and every imaginable description of house furnishing supplies, and so
great has the demand grown, that he has been obliged to open two additional establishments, one known as " The Great Exchange," at 84
East Washington street; the other known as the " Bargain Store," at 79 West Washington street. The main store was opened in 1890, and
occupies the conspicuous and remarkably handsome five-story and basement modern building, corner of West Washington and Tennessee
streets. It has a grand plate glass front on ground floor, the pillars being of cutstone, presenting a very fine effect. The show windows
make a magnificent display of everything in the house furnishing line, and offer a fitting index to the vast stock within. The building fronts
for S.5 feet on Washington street, and for 175 feet on South Tennessee, thus affording an enormous area of fioor space. The Great Exchange
occupies four floors and basement, as also does the Bargain Store. The stock includes a complete line of furniture from the finest cabinet
work down to medium grades, all fresh in stock, new in style, honestly made and perfectly finished, and sold at prices, which are the con-
sternation of the trade everywhere. Here are large departments devoted to crockery, China ware, glass, stoves and kitchen utensils, carpets,
oil cloths, window shades, lace curtains, etc., refrigerators, baby carriages, etc. This immense stock of goods, the largest and most com-
plete of its kind in the west, occupies eighteen large store-rooms, requires eighty-five clerks and salesmen, and keeps twelve delivery wagons
busy all the time. Mr. Clune does a large wholesale and jobbing trade," as well as that at retail, and sells all over this state and in Ohio,
Illinois and Kentucky to dealers, keeping travelers on the road, and offering better goods, better prices, and more liberal inducements than
houses elsewhere. He did a business of over $3.3.5,000 last year, and sold fully $100,000 worth of goods outside of the city, which is a record
hard to beat. He is ever on the look out for bargains and contracts with manufacturers for their entire output. Fresh goods are being
received here every day, and Mr. Clune gives close personal supervision over every department. Born in this city thirty j'ears ago, and having
always been connected with the furniture business, he became thoroughly acquainted with the wants of the public and the trade, and be-
ginning in business for himself some eight years ago, now has the largest store in the state. This is a brilliant record. His success is due
to industry, push and marked ability, and his stock is not duplicated elsewhere, because no other house has such a thoroughly broad concep-
tion of just what the people want. Mr Clune is a member of the Commercial Club, popular and respected, and has by progressive energy
rendered the "World's Fair" the popular center of the ho'use furnishing goods trade for this city and state.
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I1SIIDI/\ISIA.
IISIZDIJ^ISri^F=CDI_I^,
■ Officials and Employes Accident Association of Indianapolis
[ue position among the accident companies of the country, I
Commencing business with the latter half of the year 1889.
narkable. its success unprecedented, and its example one wh
lage by like institutions. Confining its business in
3ly to the insurance of men in the railroad service, it has in H
up the largest railroad business of any company in existen
)rs in this special class of work, the rich old-line compan
The opposition
th the
public, indefatigable inc
underlying principle th;
which must not be violated, have
The secretary and g
which has carried t
, fer
San
manager
1 tireless scrutiny of every detail of work.
nsured, as well as the company, has rights
. as they always will, factors of success.
am K. Bellis, has been the vitalizing power
3 to its proud position. Endowed with an energy
t equaled, his thorough knowledge of the accident
these qualities in the right direction, His father.
t with has been per-
haps the most bitter that any company has
had to fight against, and yet in spite of it,
or rather because of it, its onward progress
has been unchecked, and to-day it stands not
only the strongest of the mutual accident
companies, but it can show a larger amount
of net assets to every SI. 000 in force than
any of its old-line competitors. It is now
doing business in over thirty states, and
has more than 200 men advocating its cause
scattered over the country from ocean
to ocean and from the lakes to the gulf
Within the past year it has organized a
of risks outside ol
for the
synonym for fair dealing and integrity. Up t(
65.000 policies, and has paid $750,000 in claims
of one or two limbs and over 12,500 indemnity (
which is unpaid up to date. An acquaintance ■
A. furnishes sufficient explanation for the cauE
and push, a thorough acquaintance with the in
which certainly is flatt
three and one-half years of existence it has
disbursed nearly a million and a quarter of
dollars, has returned a larger percentage of
its income to its policy-holders than any
other accident company in existence, and
yet has accumulated assets which place it
In the front rank as to security and sound-
ness. Its claims have been paid with a
promptness and liberality unequaled by any
other company, and its reputation, among
railroad men especially, is so thoroughly
Assn. established that its name has become a
date the association has written over of over thirty years' e
including 210 death claims, 37 for loss his connection with the
laims. There is not a single claim due, and peculiarly adapted to the cla
'ith the officers of the R. O, and E A success The actuary. Mr. Willi
; of its success.
The president
of b siness in
1 DeM Hoopi
which the association made
r, is also the secretary of tt
^ards the successful organi:
Kimberlin flanufacturing Company,
IRON DUKE HARROWS,
Lever Prince Harrows, Lever Spring Tooth Harrows, Tongue and Tongueless Cultivators,
Cultivator Attachments, Equalizers, Etc.,
INDIANAPOLIS, - ... INDIANA.
©NE of the important industries of Indianapolis is that of the Kimberlin Manufacturing Company, which has won an international
reputation for its improved harrows, cultivators, etc. The business is flourishing, and the officers of the company are among the
most progressive business men of Indiana. The company was duly incorporated in April, 1885, Mr. R. P. Kimberlin becoming president,
and Mr. L. F. Kimberlin, vice-president; O. L. Neisler, also being a director and large stockholder, secretary and treasurer. The works
were originally located at Tennessee and Georgia streets, and in 1890 were removed to the present desirable location, 168 and 170 West
Georgia street. Mr. R. P. Kimberlin has been succeeded as president by Mr. W. H. Stocker, a well-known merchant of this city, while
Mr. O. L. Neisler is still secretary and treasurer. Under their progressive guidance, the company has made remarkable progress, and
its improved harrows and cultivators are eagerly sought for by the farmers of the United States generally.
The company's factory is 40x120 feet in dimensions, and is fully equipped with the latest improved machinery and appliances. Their
specialty has been the old reliable Iron Duke Harrow, which has led all competition, and once used has been preferred to all other makes by
practical farmers. Now the company comes to the front with two new harrows that embody still greater improvements, fully protected by
letters patent. Their "Lever Prince Harrow" is much the strongest and best braced leVer harrow on the market. A curved frame couples
with the drawbar in four places, and holds the front "U" shaped tooth-bars firmly at four points in each section, and also at the ends, allow-
ing only rotary movement. Patent brace brackets hold the remaining tooth-bars in position, while the harrow teeth are held in any desired
position by their improved slotted tooth clamp. The lever and its connections with the bars carrying the teeth, allows them to be set at any
angle desired, or thrown out of the ground, when the harrow is being shifted. Each section has twenty-four teeth, and cuts four feet in
width. This harrow bids fair to revolutionize the trade, there is nothing its equal in existence, and while materials and workmanship are of
the very best, prices are moderate.
The "Star Combination" harrow is made in sections three feet wide, with seven spring teeth and seven harrow teeth. One section
can be used to splendid advantage for gardening purposes. It is the best pulverizing and general purpose harrow on the market. In culti-
vators, the company easily leads all competition with its "New Queen Cultivator," which, used with its attachments, is guaranteed to cause
a marked increase in the yield of corn to the acre. They are also manufacturers of the popular "Farmers Ideal Cultivator," and Davis'
Patent Cultivator Attachment, the best on the market for securing thorough pulverizing of the soil. Fredericks' Patent Equalizers is another
of their specialties. It is useful on any implement, without a tongue or pole, where a double tree can be used, as on plows, harrows, etc.,
and is light, strong and handy to adjust. The trade should send for catalogues and price lists of these goods which are the best sellers in
their line in the market, and give the best satisfaction to agriculturists.
With characteristic enterprise, the company has added a line of fine, stylish buggies and carriages to their stock, which will be found
most desirable for all road and pleasure purposes. Messrs. Stocker and Neisler have developed a trade covering every section of the United
States and Canada, and are also exporting largely, for their goods once seen and tested in any section, are ever afterward in demand therein,
and Indianapolis is to be congratulated upon the possession of a concern of such national importance.
VO
OOY
^ SIIvIEOM
EA5T COURT ST., BETWEEN PENNSYLVANIA AND MERIDIAN,
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ir-^riiDi.A.isr.A..
A review ot the representative busi-
ness houses of this city would be quite
incomplete without special reference
to that of Mr. Simeon Coy, who has
been established nearly twenty years.
He is a gentleman of wide experience
and high standing, a most agreeable
and genial gentleman in business, and
it would be difficult to find a sample
room held in greater popularity than
his. He is now located on East Court
street between Pennsylvania and
Meridian, where he has just erected a
new brick building at a cost of SIO,-
000, It is just being completed and
is fitted up in elegant style, with solid
oak fixtures, mirrors of plate glass,
walls beautifully decorated and a club
room is also attached richly carpeted,
in. short, the whole interior is of a
character that forms a perfect unison
with the entire business. Electric
lights form a dazzling and enchanting
picture at night and fans operated by
electricity keep it cool in summer, and
no pains or expense have been spared
on the part of Mr. Coy to make his
sample room a leading one in the city.
He caters to a fine class of trade and
the stock of imported and domestic
wines, liquors, whiskies and cigars
found here is equal to that of any
other house in the city, having been
specially selected to meet the most
fastidious taste and may be relied up-
on as pure and genuine. Mr. Coy was
born in Greensburg, Ind., has resided
here the past thirty years, and is one
of our most popular citizens and busi-
ness men. He was chairman of the
county and citj' committee a number
of years, also a member of the city
council eleven years. He is a genial
I ilrrer to public wants in this line
and in view of the foregoing facts it is
with pleasure we select Mr. Coy to
represent this section of Indianapolis
in th
ical review.
GLOBE . . .
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.,
NO. 69 INDIANA TRUST COMPANY BUILDING,
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Leading ac
tuaries have p
roved that thret
• out of eve
e form of fatal or disabling ac
cident, while
• but a very small per
cent of manki
nd escape min.
Dr accidents in s
iome form.
It is therefore a para-
mount necess
ity for a man
to insure against
: accidents.
Tbere are forty acci-
dents to one f
ire, yet no oni
3 feels safe unl
ess he has s
lecured a policy of in-
surance agains
t loss by fire, i
bow much more
then should
he seek adequate pro-
the greatly increased risk of accident. Ai
mong the latest candi-
dates for public favor in this
: field of underw
riting, we find the Globe Accident
Insurance Company, whose 1
this city, oc
cupyingRooms66,67,
88, 69, 70 and 74 of the Indi;
ina Trust Company Buildin
ig. The "Globe" was
incorporated a
nd began to do business only c
jn Jan. 30, 1892, yet it has already
builtupafine
id its operations
cover all pa
rtsof Indiana, Illinois,
Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvani
ia and Missouri,
, and are be
:ing rapidly extended
During the firs
X eleven montl
bs of its existen
le reached $54,711.91,
it has paid 586
claims amounting to SU.^e 35, and di"
ibursed for expenses.
6,765 policies, representing $10,365,736. At
the close of December, 1893, it had 5.035 policies in force, representing 87, 585, -
•,nO, and its total assets amounted to $25,699.41, while no claim remained on its
hooks due and unpaid. The policies are bread and liberal, while premiums aie
placed at lowest rates consistent with safety. The Globe is making substantial
progress, and is filling an ever widening field of usefulness. The president is
Mr W. G, Lockwood, who is a retired capitalist and one of our most promi-
nent citizens, while Mr. A. F. McCormick fills the important and responsible
office of secretary. Mr. McCormick was for several years connected with the
mercantile agency of R G Dun & Co., in this city, and is widely known in
leading financial circles.
V-
INDIANA TRUST COMPANY
SINOL^IMSER,
207 WEST MICHIGAN ST.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
PORK
AND
BEEF
PACKER.
SHOULDERS.
ALL KINDS OF SAUSAGES A SPECIALTY.
HAMS.
BACON.
LARD.
DRIED
BEEF.
^^JUPPLYING the population of a city such as Indianapolis with necessary meat products is a business of ever-expanding dimensions,
2& which is well represented by a number of active, progressive men of enterprise, ability and capital. Among these is Mr. Peter
Sindlinger, wholesale and retail pork and beef packer, whose packing house stores are at 207 West Michigan street, (telephone call No. SOO. )
Mr. Sindlinger is one of the oldest established dealers in this line, and his house has always commanded a prominent position in the foremost
rank. He founded this business over a quarter of a century ago, and the success which he achieved from the start has been accentuated b\'
the lapse of time.
He is well equipped with every convenience, and provided with every facility for conducting and managing his business on a large
scale, and besides supplying a substantial, permanent family custom, fills orders at wholesale for the trade. He also occupies stalls 25 and
26 East Market House, which are models of neatness and cleanliness, and are equipped with large refrigerators for the safe preservation of
the choice stock that is always on hand, the trade being both wholesale and retail.
Mr. Sindlinger does all his own curing and packing, and makes a specialty of sugar cured hams, breakfast bacon, shoulders, kettle
lard, dried beef, bologna and other sausages. His prices arc the lowest in the market, and he is doing a splendid business, enjoying the
confidence and regard of all having dealings with him.
Mr. Sindlinger was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has resided in this city since 186.3.
74
INDIANA TRUST COMPANY BUILDING,
67 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, INOI ANAr='CDI_I«S, INZD.
The rapid development ot the real estate market of this
country in the last few years and the steadily enhancing
values of choice properties, render the financial interest
involved of the greatest importance. No form of in-
vestment has latterly become so popular with the con-
servative public as judiciously selected real estate, for
not only in improved property is a permanent source c5
income assured, but there is likewise always a reason-
able certainty of a prospective increase in value. In
this connection we desire to make special reference lo
the representative and successful Albany Land Company
of which Mr. G. A. Boeckling is president, than whom
none is better known and whose name has been brought
before the public probably more times during the past
two or three years than any other. This progressive
company is now building a new town at Albany, Ind
and has undertaken the greatest development of all kinds
of industrial and commercial enterprises ever before at-
tempted in the gas fields. It is also a large builder of
dwelling houses for sale on very liberal terms on the in-
stallment plan, of which Mr. Boeckling is the originator,
having built over four hundred houses in the last two
years in Indianapolis. Mr. Boeckling is a most honor-
able, prudent and successful business man, and during
the time he has been actively identified with the business
in this city has become connected with several com-
panies, among others being the Keystone Land and Im-
provement Company, incorporated in December, 1890,
with a capital of $50,000, ot which he is president, also
president of the Berkshire Investment Company, vice-
president and general manager of the Marion Invest-
ment Company, vice-president and general manager of
the Kramer Bros. & Boeckling Wholesale Lumber Com-
pany. Mr. Boeckling is a young, enterprising business
man, entering the field actively some years ago by wise
investments, untiring labor and tact, he has forged his
way to the head of the successful business men in the
state of Indiana, and his council in matters of public
improvements is sought as being very valuable. He
was born in Michigan City, Ind . where he was formerly
engaged in the wholesale lumber trade, prior to his re-
moval to this city three years ago. Neatly furnished
offices are occupied in the Indiana Trust Company Build-
ing, at 67 East Washington street, and notwithstanding
the fact that Mr. Boeckling is a very busy man he is
easy to approach, and to make his acquaintance is to be
captivated with his capable, practical, honest methods
of business, and those interested requiring lots for
dwellings, or sites for factories, etc., should call at his
office where all details are cheerfully furnished,
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SAMPL.TS. ROOM AND CAFE,
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fe
No. 38 West Nlarkiet Street,
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Estimates on Sewer Work, Stone Work and all Kinds of Grading and Excavations, 23 and 25 Cedar Street,
INDIANAPOl-IS, - - - IIMDIANA.
ONE of ihe best
known and most re-
liable contractors in
Indianapolis is Mr L.
A. Fulmer.whose office,
stables and yards are
23 and 25 Cedar street.
Mr. Fulmer has been
established in business
for a period of ten
years, and in that time
filled many contracts
for the municipality,
railroad companies and
He pi
brick pave-
ments on Colburn.
New Jersey. South
Delaware and South
streets, and has done
considerable excavat
ing and grading in all
parts of the city and
suburbs, also sewer
kinds of grading
ind
kinds of light and heavy
hauling, and large
blocks of stone, safes,
timbers, etc. He is the
best equipped man in
this city, and owns
thirty-two horses, a
number of wagons and
trucks, and keeps in
his employ fifty work-
His stables, which were
erected in 1891. are
two stories high. 40x
145 feet in area, with
an L 50x120 feet, con-
taining 35 stalls, in-
cluding three box stalls
in which he employs
fifteen stablemen. Mr.
Fulmer is one of the
most substantial among
the liberal public spir-
ited citizens of Indian-
apolis, and is widely
' prominently known
the
He :
mity.
member of the Build-
ers' Exchange, and also
a 32d degree Mason.
He has been awarded
the contract for the
State Ditch Sewer, to
cost »204,000 His ad-
dress is Box 46 Build-
ers' Exchange, and his
telephone is 695.
Woolen Manufacturers and Wool Dealers,
NO. 4-11 WEST WASHINGTON STREET,
INDIANAT»01-IS, _ » «
T^
ind in the
that of Messrs
Wasbingti
ana, whose management has ever been cha
acterized by ability, skill, enterprise and pn
gressiveness, and which is the center of an ii
flaential national trade
Geo Merritt & Co., woolen i
and wool dealers at 4U Wes
street. It is an old established house
ception dating back to 1856. when
founded by Mr. George Merritt and
Coughlen, undei ihe firm name of M.
Coughlen. In 1881, the latter gentlei
tired in order to devote his whole time
tention to the discharge of his duties
president of the Indiana National Ba
was succeeded by Mr Worth Merritt,
the remaining partner Tbe firm are
sive manufacturers of flannel skirts, f
blankets and yarns, in which they do
mense trade with all parts of the
States. The premises occupied are
bly located on West Washington sti
the bank of the White R:
most completely equipped
the Central States. Tbe mills proper
comprise a three-story brick building with
basement, covering a ground area of 50x120
feet, adjoining is a single story brick dye
house, and in close proximity, a spacious
warehouse, also of brick, three stories high
INDIANA.
above the basement, and 55x75 feet in dimen
sions. Seventy-five skilled hands are here
steadily employed, and the output is large,
that of flannel skirts alone io 1892 exceeding
100.000. Besides doing the manufactur-
ing business, Messrs George Merritt & Co.
handle a large portion of the wool clip
of Indiana, which they sell direct to East-
ern manufacturers Seven traveling sales-
men are kept on the road, and the house has
gained a most enviable reputation, not only
for the standard superiority of its goods over
those of all competitors, but also for the ex-
treme liberality of its dealings with the trade.
The firm, witti characteristic enterprise has
a large and beautiful exhibit at the World's
Colu
Chi(
vher.
the
northeast corner of the Manufacturers and
Liberal Arts Building. Mr. George Merrill^
is a native of Saratoga, N Y , and was pre-
vious to taking up his residence in Indianap-
olis in 1856. engaged in the same line of
business in Green county, Ohio. He is one
of our most infiuential and highly respected
citizens. Mr. Worth Meritt was born in this
city, and is deservedly popular in social and
business circl s. Both are members of the
Board of Trade and of the Commercial Club.
The firm is a member of the National Associ-
tion of woolen manufacturers.
CHAS. MAYBR <«• CO.,
29 & 31 WEST WASHINGTON ST., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
DRUGGISTS' & STATIONERS' SUNDRIES.
Among the varied and extensive business operations
carried on in the progressive and thrifty city of Indian-
apolis, there is none which qjeets with more general
recognition than that of the toy and fancy goods trade, for
whenever there is a child to please, there some com-
modity connected with this interest is sure to be found
The representative house in this line here is that of
Messrs. Charles Mayer & Co., importers and jobbers of
toys, dolls, albums, plush and fancy goods, druggists'
stationers' and grocers' sundries. The business was
organized by Mr. Chas. Mayer as long ago as the year
1N40, and has steadily grown and developed until at the
present time it is the largest of its kind in the state of
Indiana. The premises have always been located upon
the present site at 29 and .31 West Washington street,
but have been repeatedly enlarged from the small frame
building originally utilized, until the last improvements
made last year constitute this one of the largest and
iinest stores in the city. It is five stories with base-
ment in height, and 34x195 feet in dimensions, while -in
the rear is a fine warehouse, containing three floors,
each 20x80 feet in extent, and another warehouse on
Mississippi street has dimensions of 60x120 feet, and is
four stories in height. These quarters are admirably
arranged and neatly equipped and furnished with every
facility for the storage and display of a magnificent
stock of all kinds of goods in this special line. The
house imports direct from Europe the latest novelties
lEEfili
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FANGY GOODS, TOYS AND NOTIONS.
necessitating the constant services of one experienced
buyer on that side of the ocean, and consequently they
are able to almost immediately supply their customers
with articles of the latest pattern and the best values.
The trade, which is both wholesale and retail, covers the
states of Ohio. Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Ne-
braska, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee, seven trav-
eling salesmen being kept continually upon the read and
one in Indianapolis, who attends to the city trade.
Steady employment is given to a force of eighty-five
clerks, salespeople, etc., and at times, even this large
staff is taxed heavily by the pressure of orders from all
parts In 1865 Mr Mayer admitted Mr. Wm. Hauei-
sen to the partnership under the present style, the latter
gentleman, however, retiring in 1887. During the fol-
lowing year. Mr, Mayer's two sons, Ferdinand L. and
Chas. Mayer, were admitted, together with two nephews,
Messrs. Fred, Berger and Louis Murr, and on the
lamented decease of the respected founder, in December.
1891, these gentlemen were left in full control of the
flourishing business. They are well known in com-
mercial and social circles as men of ability, enterprise,
and strict integrity, and under their management the
house has continued to grow and extend its influence
until at the present time it is the largest and most im-
portant west of the Allegheny mountains, and a credit
to its proprietors and the city ii; which it is located
(LIMITED)
West ISncl JMaryland Street,
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IISIIDIi3>.ISIA..
"COR many year
provision bus
nployed,
of 1
I has
healthy increase, which
goes far to indicate that
the facilities and ad
vantages enjoyed for
the packing of pork are
fully equal to those en
joyed by any other lo
cality. One of the oldest
and leading representa
tive houses occupying
the trade is that of
Kingan & Co, (limited)
packers of pork, manu
facturers of lard, and
curers of the famous
■■ Kingan s Reliable'
brands of ham, which in richness of flavor ard general excellence an
The business was commenced about thirty-three years ago, and since
continued under the present name and style. Fifteen acres of grouc
on which there are a number of buildings, store houses, slaughter h
and smoke houses, refrigerators and hog pens, etc. All the buildings
to five stories high, with generally two underground cellars. The equipmen
superior character. Over *3, 000,000 is invested in the business, from 800
cording
from 500,000 to 700,000
hogs are slaughtered an-
nually. The v
Europe, a branch of the business that is steadily increasing. The position the firm
occupies precludes the necessity of personal mention, but for the benefit of the
trade, we may say that their interests will undoubtedly be promoted by effecting
a business connection with this house. The location of the premises occupied by
the firm at the West End of Maryland street are central and convenient, and the
railroad facilities of a superior character. The firm also have extensive packing
houses and abattoirs in Kansas City and Richmond, Va.
TMEO.
, MARCEAU.
Among the branches of enterprise in which Indian-
apolis business men have proven their superior ability
over all competitors is that of the photographic art, and
foremost among the houses here devoted to the exposi-
tion of it in its most perfect form is the studio of Messrs.
Marceau & Power, who occupy the elegant premises at
40 N. Illinois street on the ground floor. They must truly
be termed portrait artists in the highest sense of the
term. The business was established five years ago,
whiN at the same time a branch was opened at San
Francisco. Cal.. with studio in the handsome Phelan
Block on Market street under direct charge of Mr. Theo.
C, Marceau. Mr, Luke W. Power assuming charge of
the Indianapolis house, both houses soon gaining an ex-
tensive patronage of that character which seeks merit
rather than low prices. The location is central and con-
venient and the studio is equipped with all essential ap-
i of this
MARCEAU
&
POWER,
PAotograptiGis
No. 40 North Illinois Street,
INDIANAPOLIS,
IND.
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brief sketch may convey to the reader the completeness
of this establishment. The reception room is richly and
elaborately furnished and a short wait reveals some of
the most beautiful specimens of the photographer's art.
Two large operating rooms are directly connected and
can be truly said as being the most perfect in the world,
one being especially adapted for the execution of theatri-
cal work. The dressing rooms in the latter are the exact
reproduction of the professional dressing rooms, while a
professional hair-dresser is employed for the coifure of
lady patrons. The firm executes the latest style of pho-
tography and among all the novelties we desire to make
special mention of the Paris Panel, which was first intro-
duced by Messrs. Marceau & Power, and has made
such an immense hit throughout the country. One of
their newest ideas is the French Etching, fourteen by
seventeen inches in size, which as the word indicates is
the reproduction of etching by photographic process,
vE W. POWER.
: effect of ;
, etchii
colo
, ani nowhere i
ilts be obtained i
The^
this c
iboth
; specialty, they
being the only firm who do this work. Besides the
above, the firm does an immense business in frame
g their choice and large stock
rted frames of all sizes. Life
colors and pastels are executed
iployed by the firm for this
the highest sense of the art. Mr.
ied in Indianapolis since the incep-
tion of his establishment, was born in New York and is a
member of the Commercial Club. Mr. Marceau, who
resides in San Francisco, was also born in New York,
They are both young men and eentlemen of large experi-
ence and highest business standing, who combine fine
social qualities with well developed business abilities,
while their financial standing is of the highest.
purpose
BOILEIR AND engine: JYI A N U FACTU RE RS,
370 WEST WASHINGTON STREET.
In few industrial branches has there been made more
notable and scientific progress than in the construction
of machinery, especially in engines, the manufacturing
interests in this Ime having grown within a quarter of a
century from comparatively limited extent to vast mag-
nitude in this country. And it may be added, also, that
the amelioration effected in the productions has fully
kept pace with the great developments of the industry.
What with invention, improvements and mechanical
ingenuity, a high degree of perfection has been attained
in the appliances for the purposes indicated by some of
our leading manufacturers. Indeed, American engines
and boilers to-. lay command distinct recognition the
world over, and In this connection special mention
s'lould be made of the justly famed range of products of
the Chandler & Taylor Company, the well known and
reliable boiler and engine manufacturers. The goods
they turn out are of a distinctly superior character,
of exceptional excellence, and not surpassed in general
featares of merit by anything of the kind manufactured
in the country, or placed upon the market, while all
work executed by them is certain to be done in the most
.skillful and scientific manner, fully warranted as to
material and accuracy. This concern is one of the old-
est and foremost in the business, and has a substantial
patronage, the trade extending all over the United States,
through Mexico and South America, immense shipments
being made annually lo these various points. The busi-
dates its foundation back to 1H58 under the proprietor-
ship of Messrs. Wiggins & Chandler. In ISCa, the firm
of Messrs Chandler & Taylor was organized. The
Chandler & Taylor Company was incorporated in 1888,
under the laws of Indiana, with a capital stock of a
(juarter of a million of dollars. The company is officered
by the following gentlemen, viz.: Thomas E. Chandler,
president ; William M. Taylor, secretary ; Franklin
Taylor, treasurer; George M. Chandler, purchasing
agent. They are gentlemen of thorough experience,
experts in their line, and practically conversant with
every detail of the business. The works comprise an
immense plant, covering an area of thiee acres in ex-
tent, perfectly equipped in every respect with all the
latest improved machinery and appliances, includinj;
lathes, drilling and boring machines, shaping and plan-
ing machines, screw cutting and milling tools, etc., and
steady employment is furnished to upward of 150 skilled
and experienced workmen. A specially is made of sta-
tionary engines of from twelve to 2nO horse-power, the
range of products also comprising both upright
and circular saw mills, and the necessary accom-
panying machinery. The company in addition to
a complete representation throughout the United States
has foreign representatives in Mexico, Central America,
Spain. Germany, Russia and Australia. The manu-
facturing departments include a one-story boiler shop,
48x175 feet in dimensions; a sheet iron shop. 75x150
feet; a foundry, 80x80 feet, a two-story wood-working
shop, and a two-story and basement warehouse, 46xUt[j
in area. The otifice and works are located at 370 West
Washington street, the facilities of the place for hand-
ling and shipping goods being unsurpassed. The com-
pany issues a handsome, illustrated and comprehensive
catalogue, fully setting forth the merits, dimensions,
etc . of their different styles of engines, boilers and saw
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mills. All their machines are constructed on the inter-
changeable plan, and their engines are tested under
full steam pressure, and by brake load to their full rated
horse power, their boilers being subjected to thorough
test under 150 pounds hydrostatic pressure. The com-
pany is very prosperous, and of the superiority of their
productions no more unfailing criterion could be pro-
duced than the endearing hold they havr upon popular
favor, and the widespread demand for them. The ex-
hibit of the Chandler & Taylor Company at the Colum-
bian Exposition can be seen at the southwest corner of
Machinery Hall Annex, Section 10, Column A 50 rep-
resented by Chas. Kaestner & Co.
LiflY]WAr4 8t CAREY COmPA]VlY.
WWOLESAl-E AND JOBBERS of MAR
NOS. 63 TO 69 SOUTH MERIDIAN ST. II^EDI A.ISIA.
There is no city on I
bat more fully illustr
elopment of this gr
1st decade than does
3f this re
Indi:
brief
trie purpose ot this review to present
sketch of some of its leading and represent-
ative business houses as examples of the
rapid strides the city has made in all depart-
ments of commercial activity during the last
had been done in this city in the wholesale
and jobbing hardware business, and it re-
mained for Mr. James T. Layn-.an. the senior
member of the present great house of Lay-
man & Carey Company to be the pioneer in
this city of the wholesale and jobbing hard-
ware trade. In that year, Mr. Layman estab-
lished a wholesale and retail house on East
Washington street. In 1S69, Mr. S. B,
Carey, who for twenty-five years previous
had been engaged in the wholesale hardware
trade in New York city, joined forces with Mr.
Layman, and the foundation of the present
enormous commercial enterprise was laid.
From the time that Messrs. Layman and
Carey became associated together as partners,
they devoted their entire attention to the
handling of hardware exclusively at whole-
sale, and in the face of the most persistent
competition and opposition, built up a trade
which steadily expanded year by year, until
to-day there is no house between New York
and Chicago that controls a larger volume of
business, handles a more comprehensive as-
sortment of goods or offers better induce-
ments to the trade. The pluck and untiring
energy displayed by this house coupled with
its wonderful success in building up a great
industry under the most discouraging circum-
stances soon had its effect, and others wer.'
encouraged to invest their capital and devote
their energy to the upbuilding of this import-
ant branch of trade, until to-day there is over
a million dollars invested in the business, and
the annual sales exceed S4,000,000. while the
volume of business steadily increases. In
DWARE, ETC.
I=Cr)L_I^. IISJED.
1883. so rapid hnd been the development of
the business, it was found necessary to seek
larger quarters, and accordingly the firm re-
moved to the present location 03 to 69 South
Meridian street, and here will be found one
of the most extensive and heavily stocked
warehouses in the country. The premises
story and basement building, 60x200 feet in
dimensions. Our limited space will not permit
us to give more than a brief description of
the enormous stock carried by this house in
its various departments. The most import-
ant is general hardware, comprising a full
assortmentof light and heavy shelf goods, cut-
lery, plated flat ware of the celebrated Rogers
make, builders' hardware and trimmings.
rpen
tools.
tools of all descriptions, blacksmiths supplies
and carriage builders hardware In the tin-
ware department will be found an endless
variety of pieced, stamped, pressed and ja-
panned ware, agate, iron and granite ware,
hollow ware, brass and copper kettles, etc.
In their sporting goods department will be
found a full assortment of guns, rifles and
revolvers of the best makes, ammunition, bunt-
ing outfits and sporting goods of every de-
■iptK
for
atalogue of over forty pages The
firm also handles road wagons and carts of
the celebrated Parry make. and for these goods
they utilize a separate warehouse, and carry
a complete line. In this connection may also
be mentioned their splendid line of light and
heavy harness, collars, whips, etc. The volume
of business transacted by this noted house
has been steadily increasing, while the honor-
able, upright methods pursued by it have won
success and a proud position among the noted
mercantile establishments of the country. The
copartners are Messrs. James T. Layman.
Simeon B. Carey, and bis son, Samuel C,
Carey, and Indianapolis can well boast of pos-
sessing so successful and ably conducted a
INDIANAPOLIS COFFIN COMPANY,
Office and Warerooms, No. 188 East Washington Street,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
WORKS:
Corner Sixth and West Streets,
pN no line of trade in the
^ United States has
more rapid advances been
made during the past
quarter century than in that
which is devoted to the
manufacture and sale of
undertakers' supplies. In-
dianapolis is a noted center
for this trade, and promi
nent among the houses tlius
engaged is that of the In-
dianapolis CofBn Company,
manufacturers of wood and
cloth-covered coffins and
caskets, and dealers in nie
tallic cases, shrouds, lin-
ings and funeral supplies,
whose office and warerooms are located at ISs Eas Washington street
This business was founded nmeteen )ears ago by Messrs Da\id and
W. H. Hazzard, under the present name. In 1890 the company was
incorporated under the laws of Indiana, with ample capital, and its
trade now extends throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, etc.
The directors are Carl Von Hake, president; C. Vonnegut, Jr., secre-
tary and treasurer; Franklin Vonnegut, J.W. Hunger and J. W. Earth.
The two last named repre-
sent the company on the
road. The works are at
the corner of Sixth and
West streets, and comprise
a three-story brick building
•(5x140 feet, with a two-
story addition 40x120 feet,
wiih ample storage sheds
and lumber yards adjoining,
the whole covering two
acres of ground. The
manufacturing depart-
ments are fully equipped
with modern appliances
and machinery, operated
by a 50 horse-power steam
■ engine.
Here forty skilled operatives are employed, who turn out 200
caskets and coffins weeklj Everything in the line of undertakers'
supplies is also carried in stock, and orders are filled at lowest
prices.
Mr. Carl Von Hake, the president, is a large real estate owner
of this city. The Messrs. Vonnegut are members of the Vonnegut
Hardware Company.
Jas. E. Jay,
No. 27 South Illinois Street,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
TELEPHONE 1431
THE KB'iLESS LOCK COMPANY,
SUCCESSORS
THE nORKI5 LOCK COnPflNT.
THE L B. wiLimns conp/iNT.
ON BEE LINE RAILROAD. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
INDIANAPOLIS by
growth and bu
and the workshop
il position geographically and itswonde
ess prosperity has attracted many industries to it,
in all parts of the city the busy hum of the
constantly heard. One of the most important
prominent among the new enterprises that have found a bcnif in tlir (
is that of the Keyless Lock Company, successors to the M ni 1 I '
pany and the L, B, Williams Lock Company of Sevvar I \ 1 In
vember, 1^93, the company was reorganized, and a r
moval made to this city to the premises now occupied i
the Bee Line railroad. It is a stock company and backed
up by $100,000 capital. Mr. Arthur Jordan is president
Mr. Geo. L. Barney, general manager; Mr. A. F Potts
treasurer, and Mr. ]. L. Clough, secretary. The buildiUK
is a substantial structure, 40x150 feet, and equipped with
every modern appliance and special machinery The wood
working department is at 2115 Christian avenue Sixty
skilled workmen are employed and traveling salesmen kept
on the road. This company is the leading one in the coun
try manufacturing keyless locks and complete post oflice
outfits, post office cabinets, furniture and fi.xtures and the
only practical keyless lockboxes in existence. The lot k
is not complicated, does not get out of order, and is not like
a safe lock, nevertheless it is the only lock made that can
not be picked. It has no tumblers and in short is sim
plicity, security, durability and beauty combined Nine
thousand combinations are possible with the Icck without a
book of instructions, or taking lock apart, and box post
oflice renters can and do change it to suit themseUes Up
wards of 3,000 post offices in different parts of the country
have been provided with the keyless lock boxes, and in
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istance the best satisfaction has been expressed, and unsolicited
ials received from the post masters in the city of New York Boston,
phia, Baltimore, Chicago. Brooklyn, St. =Louis. Minneapolis, Cin-
nd all leading cities. The keyless post office lock boxes are made
sizes of heavy rolled high grade brass, light, strong, rigid and un-
door cannot be broken They are neatly and tastefully finished
;atin nickel burnished design and fitted with a French beveled
plate glass window. The company also manufacture
paneled and molded front counters of hard woods, flat top
desks for post masters, keylesssteel letterboxes, document
boxes keyless cabinets, also desk, closet, ward robe and
closet locks, keyless stamping blocks and post oflice supplies
of t\er> description. This is the only establishment of its
kind in the United States or in the world making a special
business of fitting up post offices complete and turn out on
an a\erage a perfect outfit for a post office every week. The
officers of the company all reside in Indianapolis, are
prominent in business circles and well-known members of
the Commercial Club. President Jordan is also a member
of the Board of Trade. The company has placed in the
men s department of the Indiana Building at the World's
Fair in Chicago, a complete post office, where residents of
the state visiting the fair can have their mail addressed. It
IS not only a great convenience, but makes a valuable ex-
hibit Correspondence is solicited and illustrated cata-
logues testimonals, price lists, etc.. will be sent on_ appli-
cation to the office of the company
COMMBRCIAI^ BLBCTHIC COMF'ANY.
t-lectricity as a motor power and as an illuminating
power, has grown in universal favor, and the rapid prog-
ress made during recent years in its successful appli-
cation is marvelous. Indianapolis is especially fortu-
in the number and high standing of the concern
ufacturing and dealing in electric supplies, motors,
etc., among which, occupying a prominent position, is
the Commercial Electric Company. This company was
organized and incorporated under the laws of the state,
with ample capital, and the business is conducted un-
der the immediate supervision of Mr Joseph R. Evans,
president; W, A, Evans, treasurer; S. L, Hadley, secre-
tary and A D. Adams, manager. The premises utilized
for manufacturing purposes are 50x130 feet in area,
and located in Wrights Power Hall, 113 South Ten-
■t In all departments the equipment is
plete and perfect, everything being provided for
executing work in the best manner, and a force of
skilled hands employed. The company manufacture
pressure motors, power generators, motor
generators, lighting and plating dynamos of which it is
sole owner and patentee. It is the only company in the
United States manufacturing motors and generators
with wrought iron filled magnet, for which it is claimed
a higher efficiency is gained and greater output for
given weight. Motors and dynamos are manufactured
'4 to 100 horse-power, while the prices quoted in
--- -^e extremely moderate. The business oper-
of the company extend throughout the United
States, and a large and steadily growing trade has been
established. For meeting the demands of the trade
branch houses have been opened in Boston, New York,
Chicago, St, Louis, Buffalo, Louisville and other cities
The company has fitted up many buildings with elec-
tric power and lighting plants.
S. F. GALLOWAY,
RAW AND MANUFACTURED FURS,
aOO SOUTM PENNSYLVANIA ST.,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
The representative and most popular
house in Indianapolis actually engaged in
dealing in raw and manufactured furs is
unquestionably that of Mr. S F. Gallaway,
eligibly located at 2U0 South Pennsylvania
street. This very flourishing business was
established in 1876 by its present pro-
prietor, and was at first located near the
corner of South and Meridian streets, and
removed to its present site in 1887. The
premises occupied by the business are
owned by Mr. Gallaway, and comprise an
entire elegant building of three stories,
having dimensions of 28x100 feet, and
provided with every facility and conveni-
ence for preserving and handling the very
large and valuable stock constantly on
hand. Mr. Gallaway makes a specialty
of handling raw furs of every description,
including beaver, otter, oppossum, mink,
coon, muskrat, fox. etc. His connections
are widespread and influential, and he buys
direct from the large trappers of the west
and south, as well as the local markets.
Mr. Gallaway "s is one of the largest whole-
sale and jobbing trades in the west, and he
ntrols the i
hun-
dred regular shippers, which he exports,
and ships to manufacturers and others in
all parts of the United States. Six travel-
ing salesmen represent the raw fur depart-
ment of the house in various parts of the
country, and Mr. Gallaway is the largest
dealer in this class of goods in the city.
He also handles manufactured garments,
etc , and his stock contains a splendid as-
sortment of sealskins, jackets, paletots dt Imins ntwmarkets sacques also
capes, muffs, gloves, caps, gentlemen's colHrs and fur overcoats sleigh robes
rugs of leopard, fox, wolf and other animals. The trade of the house extends
throughout Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois, and a very large business is
also conducted by mail. Mr. Gallaway was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and
has resided in this city for many years, where he occupies a very prominent po-
THE LION CLOTHING MANUFACTURING CO.
S. PHILLIPS AND d. H. PATTtSON. Props.
Pants, Shirts, Jackets, Coats, Overalls, Etc.
198 S. PENNSYLVANIA ST., INDIANAPOLIS.
One of ihe leading establishments in
Indianapolis, devoted to the manufacture
of pants, shirts, jackets, coats, overalls,
etc., is that of The Lion Clothing Manu-
facturing Company, whose office, ware-
rooms and factory is located in a conveni-
ent and central position at 198 South Penn-
sylvania street The business was started
at 23 and 25 East South street, on Feb.
1, 18D0, by Messrs. Phillips & Newby, and
•on Aug. 1, 1891, the latter gentleman sold
his interest to the present junior partner,
Mr. J. H. Pattison. Under their able man-
agement the business soon assumed such
proportions that larger premises had to be
obtained, and accordingly on the first day
of the present year {1893). the three-story
and basement building, having dimensions
of 3(1x100 feet, was occupied, and even now
the firm find these quarters toosmall, such
is the great and universal demand for
the goods produced by the house. The
equipment comprises a modern gas engine,
while steam power is also available, and
a large number of the latest improved sew-
ing machines and other appliances and
conveniences for the active prosecution of
the indus.try. The first floor is utilized
as office and stock room, on the second,
cutting and finishing is done, and on the
third, the manufacturing, a force of 100
skilled bands being employed, and the ca-
pacity being at present 900 garments per
day. In addition to the indoor s aft a large
number of seamstresses are givea work
which they do at their homes. The line
n pants (the leading specie
cles. He
I genti
ial CIu
progn
embraces the manutacture and jobbing
mere pants) outmg and other shirts coats, overalls, hu
tides of a like nature, all materials being purchased d
quality, durability, excellent cut and workmanship of the?
and the company enjoys a trade of the most active cha
diana, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa and Michigan, requiring the cc
eling salesmen throughout the above territory. Mr S Ph
in Morgan County, Ind. Tie is a member of the Masonic
is also a native of this state, and is a member of the
iits,
and ;
the mills. The
s are well known,
■, extending over In-
the founder, was born
, Mr. J H. Pattison
Tiercial Club.
>THK
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, KNICKERBOCKER REGULATOR COMPANY,
PHYSICIANS^ SUPPLY HOUSE.
GEO. T. BEDFORD. MANAGER.
2 INDIANA AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS. IND,
The Knickerbocker High and Low Pressure
Regulators for Gas, Steam or Water,
102 AND 104 PENNSYLVANIA ST..
INDIANA.1
INI3IANA.
busi
drug establishment and physicians' supply house
and Ohio street, of which Dr. C. T. Bedford is
the proprietor. The business was originally established at 34 Indiana avenue in
1885. and two years later the necessity for more commodious quarters became so
pressing that a removal was made to those now occupied, and so rapidly is the trade
expanding that additional room will have to be provided in the near future. This
place has the distinction of being the only physio-medical wholesale drug house in the
United States, and some idea of the popularity it has gained may be obtained from
the fact at the tenth session of the American Association of Physio-Medical. Physi-
cians and Surgeons, a resolution was passed heartily endorsing the establishment and
recommending its patronage by the profession. The stock is comprehensive, well
assorted in each department and composed of the purest goods that can be obtained
A full line of patent medicines, toilet articles, perfumery, etc , is always on hand,
and a choice assortment of pure drugs and chemicals together with tinctures, extracts
essences, etc, the leading specialty being physio-medical drugs and preparations.
Here are also to be found the celebrated productions of the Wra. S. Merrel
Chemical Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, including fluid extracts, syrups, elixir,
resinoids, etc., which are acknowledged as having no superiors in this country. The
stock of physicians' supplies is also a most valuable one. having been carefully chosen
with due regard to the requirements of the profession. A very large and rapidly
growing retail business is transacted, while the wholesale trade covers the wholeof the
United States, the value last year of both combined having been $30,000. Dr. C. T.
Bedford, the proprietor, is a physician of very wide reputation, whose suite of
offices, parlors, etc., is located at 2'JO Massachusetts avenue. He is a native of
Springboro. O.. and graduated iri 1875 from the Physio-Medical College of this city,
and he now holds the distinguished position of secretary of the faculty and professor
of obstetrics and diseases of women and children. He has been a resident of this
city for eighteen years, and in 1885 was elected a member of the council and re-elected
for two additional terms, and he has always taken a deep and lasting interest in the
welfare and progn-ss of the city. In Mr. George T. Bedford he has an able manager,
and in Mr. Ernest Pfarrer a capable head of the buying and prescription depart-
(^NE of the lead
^-^ Knickerbocker Regi:
proprietor. The company
regulators for gas, steam or
South Pennsylvania street.
ator Company, of which Mr. Knickerbocker is the sole
manufactures the Knickerbocker high or low pressure
vater. The premises are eligibly located at 102 and 104
The business was established in 1S88, and has under
able management been developed to large proportions upon a sound basis, the gre.it
practical value of these regulators being appreciated by all who are interested. The
patent under which these useful articles are made is owned by the company, and
they have at hand all modern machinery for producing them in sufficient quan-
tities to meet the large and growing demand These regulators are made of
brass and iron, strong and convenient, and they can be easily and quickly fitted
wherever required. The method of their operation is extremely simple, and they
have proved so efficient under all circumstances that they are rapidly displacing all
others upon the market. Mr. Knickerbocker, in addition to the above, is the inventoi
and owner of the patent for reducing and regulating stations, whic'i he manufactures
and puts up in large numbers He has recently put up a seven-ton reduc-
in.:? station at Alexandria. They cheerfully furnish estimates for any work in
their line and undertake and carry to successful execution contracts of any magni-
tude, employing a force of fifteen skilled workmen, Mr. Knickerbocker personally
superintending all jobs himself. The trade is large and rapidly extending, and the
proprietor deserves every credit for introducing such efficient and practical devices
which are a vast improvement upon all others yet brought out. Mr. Knicker-
bocker has made the regulating of natural gas a special study for five years, and har.
invented most all the natural gas regulators and devices in use. He is the inventor
and patentee of the Knickerbocker meter which he sold to a large Chicago concern.
The Telephone call is lL>2'2.
ONE of Indianapolis" most notably enterprising and
successful business men is Mr. J. A. Rink, whose en-
tensive cloak factory and spacious " Bee Hive" Bargain
Store are now two of the best known features of the
city's mercantile circles. Mr Rink was born and raised
in Lawrenceburg, Ind , and early showed an inclination
for mercantile life. After gaining ample experience, he
came to Indianapolis some fifteen years ago and com-
menced business for himself five years ago with a capi-
tal of only $1,000, the savings of his earnings, but with
youth, plenty of energy, and a gift of foresight that
showed to him the best opening here. This was the es-
tablishment of a cloak and suit factory upon the same
scale of skill and efficiency as those in New York. Start-
ing upon a comparatively small scale, he has prospered
remarkably, owing to his sound judgment, great enter-
prise nnH in in^trv, nnd thorough knowledge of the
wnnts "I I li^- "- ^.i- .iiirl ihe public. His cloak factory is
cent..: , (I ;iJ, 34 and 36 North Illinois street,
and I '" iinensions, All the improvements
ized.
ufac-
Qcluding all the
of cloaks, and all kinds of fur goods
sorter of the finest fabrics from Europe,
;tylish materials, while he also
imports his own London dye Alaska sealskins and other
furs, and his is the only house in the state that makes
seal and other fur garments to order, and of the very
choicest skins and materials. During the last season
Mr. Rink's facilities have been taxed to the utmost to
supply the demand for his popular make of cloaks and
fur garments, and has made preparations to remodel
and enlarge his cloak and fur store and factory, ex-
pending fully $12,000 therein, putting in a complete
set of new and elegant fixtures, and the improvements,
when completed, will render his the finest establish-
ment of the kind between New York and Chicago. Mr.
Rink employs fifty skilled work people in his factory,
besides salesmen, and shows a stock of cloaks which has
no equal as regards style, materials and workmanship.
Tbey are generally worn in this city by fashionable la-
dies, and are sought for by the trade everywhere.
Mr. Rink, with characteristic enterprise, also opened
a " bargain " dry goods store two years ago, familiarly
known as " The Bee Hive," and which is very conven-
iently situated at 48 and 50 North Illinois street. It is
under the management of Mr. Edward Rink, brother
of the proprietor, and a deservedly popular and ener-
getic young business man. The premises are 40x80
feet in dimensions, and are very handsomely fitted up
Here is carried a full line of dry goods, millinery and
notions, ladies' and gents' furnishings, etc, Fine dress
goods and cloaks are a specialty. Mr. Rink offers dress
goods in all the latest shades, patterns and textures,
and is noted for the bargains offered in every depart-
ment. Buying for cash as he does, and direct from
manufaciurers and commission houses, he is prepared
to sell at prices which no other house can offer, and
the crowds of shoppers in " The Bee Hive " show what
attractions are offered.
The prosperity attained by Mr. Rink is due to his own
i and thorough knowledge of the \
Her
all i
3f over $40,000. while he also
worth of real estate, free and
a exhibit that but few. if any,
with an invoice va
pays taxes on $35,
clear. The above
young business men can make within the same ti
in the United States, and Mr. Rink is to be warr
congratulated upon his solid success, and which gi
to Indianapolis two such magnificent mercantile est;
lishments. Mr. Rink is universally popular and
spected, and has ever retained the confidence of fin;
cial circles, and we predict for him a great commerc
future, and we recommend his house to all in need
anything in his tine
RESIDENCE OF J. A. RINK, 958 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET.
center cannot be ove
graphical position th;
facilities gives her m;
and direct transporta
mated.
;ilh her
facilitiei
as a greal industrial
Stie occupies a geo-
just been torn down and removed to make way for a
magnificent railroad
splendid new structure planned by Mr. Barnes, and
low«l freight rates
embodying all the results of his ripe experience. It is
of brick, three stories in height, and 311) feet long by 70
in breadth This will he fully equipped with the latest
anking foremost is to
improved machinery and appliances, including special
foot stools, blacking cases, folding book stands, gents'
toilet stands, combination toilet cases with French bevel
plate mirror, etc. The materials are selected with the
utmost care, put together in the most workmanlike
manner, while as to design and finish, they command
the reputation of being the most stylish and desirable
on the market. In their lines of cabinet ware they
excel the best work
of we
111 , by Mr, CaU n
G Udell. The fac
ilities afforded by
great thatinlS73he
removed the plant
here under the style
of the "Great West
ern Ladder Works
In 1882, Mr. A A
Barnes succeeded to
and the present style
was adopted Unde*-
his skilled
getic proprietorsh p
the works have been
remarkably prosper
ous. They have had
to be repeatedly en
larged and
eled to cope with the
growing demands of
.ry brick warehouse, 60x140 in di-
ck warehouse, 60x160 in size; fin-
ick, SOxSO, and three stories in
wo dry houses respectively, ii7x75
They have a capacity of 300,000
1 wood used is carefully passed
tooU and machines exclus ve to these vorks There
a lar^e engini, ind boiler house and two engines are i
operat on, respect \el) of (10 and 4 J horse po r A
conveniences have been introduced, including direi
canal and railroad connections, enabling Mr. Barnes I
receive raw material and ship goods to the best advai
tage. Upward of 200 hands are here employed in tl
manufacture of ladders of every description, standai
tables, folding tables, card tables, toilet and hall tree
Stokes & Co., which
handles the Eastern
and foreign trade,
another branch in
St. Louis, under
name of Udell
Woodenware Co.,
vhich handles the
trade west of the
Mississippi, while
from here the Mid-
dle States and Cana-
dian trade is hand-
led. Mr Barnes was
born in Slockbridge,
near Rutland Vt and has long been identified with this
branch of trade inwhch he has built up such an en-
able reputat on He s the v ce pr sident of the Udell
Woodenware Company of St. Louis, and is a member of
the Commercial Club and Board of Trade of this city. He
is a respected and public spirited citizen, who has ever ac-
corded a hearty support to all measures of improvement,
and whose own enterprise has resulted in giving to this
city the great leading industry of its kind in the world.
KI CD FR ED ^^ P-C E:
Manufacturing flour mill machinery, elevator ma-
chinery and special appliances used in milling is one of
the great industries of Indianapolis, and is well repre-
sented by the Nordyke & Marmon Company, who own
and have in successful operation one of the largest es-
tablishments of its kind in the world. The foundation of
this now prosperous company dates from 1851, when the
business was established by Messrs. Ellis and Addison
H. Nordyke as Nordyke & Son, and four years later
Mr. Daniel \V. Marmon became a partner, Mr. Ellis
Nordyke died in 1871, and Mr. Amos K. HoUowell was
admitted to the firm. In 1874, the present company
was organized and incorporated under the laws of the
state with Mr. Addison H. Nordyke, president; Mr
Amos K. Hollowell. treasurer, and Mr, Daniel W. Mar-
mon, secretary,:
3t rvi.A.F'-^jrvicDi^ c=:cDrs^i=5.A.rsr^^.
machinery and tools, and are among the best and most
complete in the country. The busy hum of industry
is ever heard throughout this vast establisement,
and the various milling machinery and appliances
turned out have a world-wide reputation, and are not
only shipped to all parts of the United States, but also to
Canada, European countries, Australia, Mexico, South
and Central America. Africa, New Zealand and Japan.
The annual output aggregates $1,000,000 in value, and
the business is steadily growing in volume and importance
each succeeding year. The company manufactures all
kinds of flour mill and elevator machinery, corn mills and
proved roller mills, portaMe mills, centrifuRal bo'i ., | til
siones.silk bolting cloth of all grades.and woven wire cloth,
leather and rubber belting and flour mill supplies, Tl.e
special features of the various machines and appliances
manufactured by the Nordyke & Marmon Company are
simplicity in construction, rapid adjustment, conven-
ience of operation and accurate workmanship. They
are fully up to all that is claimed for them, and are in
every point of actual value superior to any others in the
market- All the officers are well and prominently known
in this city in business and financial circles, and active
members of the Board of Trade and the Commercial
Club A handsome exhibit of the Nordyke & Ma.-
num (."(impany at the Columbian Exposiuon, Chicago,
. .n l-;.r,_-n in the Machinery and Agricultural Build-
jfac-
ng facilities have
1 increased and
trade extended
road in West Indian
apolis, with which i
mgs are one an
two-story structun
substantially built
brick,thegroupcoi
prising foundri(
shops,
machme shops, iron -> « ^
and wood -working 4> 4 ^ A
shops, finishing ^ Ju ^ ^^r^
shop,store and ware- .J^p ^^"
houses and hand- — *^ it
is also a spacious
yard for the storing
of material. A 250
horse-power steam
engine drives the
machinery, and the
services of 50 0
skilled machinists
are brought into re-
quisition. Through-
out all departments
the works are per-
fectly equipped with
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
MINER & ELBREG.
The fertility of American inventive genius is pro-
verbial and it is safe to say that in the line of special
ofiice furniture more valuable improvements have been
made in adjustable chairs and tables for the use of
physicians and surgeons than any other. In this con-
■■ ■ in to the Perfection
Surgical and Gyne-
cological chairs
■ tables manu-
„ , factured by Miner
ffefa- *-* >J^t^ ■*"* — > & Elbreg
T^^^3I^-—J^"°I^^-^^^^ city. The
In M Hn ^ST7~/"~T~Mf^" '^^^ -ai and tables
PEEFECTI
not only the best but the only chairs and tables that
fully meet the requirements for which they are designed.
They are covered by many patents and were first manu-
factured in 1887 by Hopper & Elbreg In 1888 Mr.
Benj. D. Miner bought out Dr Hopper s interest and
the present firm formed In 1SM2 a removal was made
from the premises occupied at
228 to 230 South Delaware
le spacious two story
building in which they are now
located, at 1<J and 21 John
street. The building is ^J\60
feet in area and equipped with
all appliances for manufactur
ing purposes
The Perfection tables are also made and finished in the
best manner and combines strength with beauty aud
utility. They are all in full library top, highly polished
and finished with elegant carvings with loose cushions
and pillows, with flat or adjustable top, making it the
best operating table in the world, Mr Elbreg, the in-
ventor and patentee, has had a larger experience than
any other in America in designing and perfecting physi-
cians' chairs, and it should be said to his credit that he
has succeeded in combining all the most desirable fea-
tures in the Perfection chair and the Perfection table
that make them invaluable to every physician, surgeon
oculist and specialist. Illustrated pamphlets with price
list and testimonials will be sent to any address on ap-
plication to the office of the firm by mail or otherwise.
Mr. Benj. D Miner, the business manager of the firm,
is a native of Ohio, and has resided in Indianapolis since
1886. He is a veteran of the war and served in the 4th
Ohio Infantry. He is a member of Robt. Anderson
Post. G. A. R., the Union Veteran Legion, and popular
with his comrades, also a Freemason and member of
Commercial Club. Mr. Elbreg was born in Ohio and
has lived in Indiana and Indianapolis for a period of
thirty years. The Perfection chairs and tables have a
wide reputation and are not only sold throughout the
United States, but many orders are filled from Canada.
Mexico. South and Central America and Australia. The
business being managed upon the most liberal and
honorable principles, has made their customers their
friends, and contributed largely to their remarkable suc-
cess with the discriminating professional class, with
whom alone their customers are found.
THE UNION STOCK YARDS COMPANY.
The following remarks are the outcome of our re-
porter's visit to the famous Union Stock Yards, which
were organized in 1876. and commenced active opera-
tions Nov. 12.1877. The yards cover about one hundred
acres of ground in West Indianapolis, on the Belt rail-
way, and buildings, sheds, pens, etc., of the company.
Exchange Building, a handsome brick and stone struc-
ture, having dimensions of 87x240 feet, with a wing 80x
11.'} feet. Here the Union Stock Yards Company, and
the many firms of live stock commission merchants
have their offices The buidings devoted to the shelter
of live stock, etc.. comprise eight substantially con-
structed sheds. 250x450 feet in dimensions, which are
divided into pens, stalls, etc. There are also horse, sale
and auxiliary stables, and a feeding barn with 240 stalls.a
barn for the storage of hay. 60x190 feet in area, with
capacity of 600 tons, oats bins of enormous size, and a
corn crib holding 60.000 bushels. The various depart-
ments of the yards have capacities tor no less than
4,000 head ..f cattle, 30.000 hogs, 5.000 sheep and 1,000
horses, and the receipts for 1892 were as follows: 1.122.-
668 hogs. 102.100 head of cattle. 62.692 sheep, and 8,824
horses, while there were shipped during the same year
to various markets of the east and south east 612,451)
hogs, 60.143 cattle, 46,665 sheep and 8,419 horses. The
Union Stock Yards Company has proven by its activity
and push that it is not only well officered, but that it is
composed of men who understand their business, and
know just how to make suitable provision for the handling
and care of stock shipped from a distance fof sale.
Under such auspices, it may be said with all truth that
the Union Stock Yards at Indianapolis are a lasting
credit to the city and a monument to the energy and
ability of their officers and founders.
THE INDIANAPOLIS BREWING COMPANY.
Of all the various commercial and manufacturing
enterprises that have combined to make Indianapolis a
great business center, none are of more importance than
the brewing interests, of which the celebrated Indian-
apolis Brewing Company is the acknowledged and most
important representative in these parts. The history of
this concern is full of interest. It is a consolidation of
three large breweries — the P. Lieber Brewing Company,
C. F. Schmidt's, and the C. Mans breweries. They
were consolidated in 1890 and incorporated under the
laws of Indiana with a capital of $300,000. The officers
are Mr. John W. Schmidt, president; Mr. F. A. Maus,
vice-president, and Mr. Albert Lieber. treasurer and
manager. The progressiveness of these very able and
practical men have enabled them to control the largest
business in the manufacture of America's popular
beverage. The united brewing capacity of the three
establishments aggregate 600,000 barrels annually, the
sales in 1892 amounting to 130.000 barrels, and the em-
ployes number 140 in the various departments. The
special brews of this company are known all over and
have received the highest rewards wherever exhibited.
The united plants cover an immense space and are
models of perfect equipment with their great store-
houses, brewhouses, offices, boilerhouses. ice machine
and refrigerator houses, warehouses, malthouses. wash
and bottling houses, elevators, stables, cooper shops,
shipping and packing departments, etc. Let us glance
briefly at the individual history of each of these great
establishments. The Schmidt Brewery was established
in 1859 by Messrs. C. F. Schmidt and Charles Jaeger.
In 1861 the latter retired and in 1872 Mr. C F. Schmidt
died. The business was then managed by Mr. William
Fisher up to the time of his death in 1874, when Mrs C.
F Schmidt, the founder's widow, assumed control of
affairs. Upon her decease in 1877 the business was con-
ducted by the executors of the estate, Messrs Vothe and
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
John W. Schmidt. In 1883 finally the sons of the
founder, Messrs. John W. and Edward Schmidt, became
joint proprietors, conducting the business under the
original style of the C. F. Schmidt Brewery. From lime
to time important additions and alterations have been
made, the plant now covering an extent of five acres.
Five steel tubular boilers and two 150 horse-power
engines propel the magnificent machinery. The brew
kettles have a 4(i0 barrel capacity, -there are two large
Linde ice machines, and thecellarsare thirty-five feet deep
with iron and cemented floors and ceilings. The trade
covers this state and Illinois, the business requiring the
services of seventy men and 150 horses. The product
includes "Standard" lager, "Weiner" beer, pale amber-
colored beer, brewed from Canada malt and Bohemian
hops, and especially fine export beer, brewed for bottling
and guaranteed to keep in all climates. The P. Lieber
Company was started in 1863 by P. Lieber* Co., and is
known as the City Brewery. In 1882 it was iucorporated
with a capital of $300,000 and in 1890 became a part of
the Indianapalis Brewing Company. The premises cover
an area of two and one-half acres; the brewery proper
is a two-story structure, two stories above and the same
below ground It has a seventy-five horse-power engine
and three 4>^xl6 feet boilers run by natural gas. The
brew kettles have a daily capacity of 250 barrels, and
an annual capacity of 75,010 barrels. There is also a
splendid De La Vergne ice machine and all improved
machinery. Forty men and thirty-five horses are em-
ployed. The C. Maus Brewery was founded in 1868 by
Casper Maus. who died in 1876, the business being con-
tinued by his widow Magdalena, and managed by her
son Frank. The brewery is a handsome three-story
brick structure, at the corner of New York and Agnes
slreets. It contains all the latest brewing and refriger-
ating machinery, the premises covering half a block,
thirty men being employed and fifteen teams are in ser-
vice. The brewing capacity is 60.000 barrels and
the annual output about thirty thousand barrels. The
buildings of this mammoth consolidated brewery are of
elegant design, and altogether the Indianapolis Brewing
Company is one of the most extensive and complete con-
cerns in the West, its splendid products having secured
for it great prosperity.
C. & A. POTTS & CO.
1 a long time to bring the machinery used
present state of perfection and
jncerns engaged i
take
in brick making to it
honorable competition in the manufacture of this cla
of machinery, each of whom present their respective
claims to patronage in such ingenious form that brick
makers must be puzzled as to which machines are best
entitled to their preference. Our object in this article
is not to make comparisons but simply to call attention
to the productions of a concern which has been power-
fully instrumental in revolutionizing old methods of
brick making and who for many years past have tena-
ciously maintained the position of leadership as manu-
facturers of brick making machinery. We allude to the
house of C. &A. Potts & Co., of Indianapolis, Ind. This
house manufacture a full line of clay working machinery,
brick yard supplies, horizontal stock brick machines
(either wood or iron frames) disintegrators, mould
Sanders, elevators, pig mills, granulators, moulds (ma-
chine or hand.) barrows, trucks, kiln castings, auger
brick machines, extra heavy pug mills, dry and wet
pans, pulleys, belting, shafting and boxes and in short
everything required around a brick yard. The accom-
panying cut illustrates the Potts horizontal stock brick
machine and while it is impossible within the limits of
our space to describe the mechanism of this acknowl-
edged peer of all brick machines, we may characts
ages (
othe
The
irdii
advantage of this machine is its great tempering capac-
ity, it having fully one-half more than any vertical
machine and extra pug mill made. It does not require
an extra pug mill to work the clay direct from the bank,
thus making a saving of one-half of the machinery used
in other outfits to take care of and keep in repair The
tempering box is open the entire length on top This
enables the man who does the tempering to see the con-
dition of his clay and to regulate the same until it is
passing into tte mould, thus ensuring evenly tempered
clay and brick when dry of the same density and size.
The mode of filling the press box with a large double
feed wing which passes the opening into the press box
four times to each mold filled, insures the filling of the
press box evenly full each time which cannot be done
with the vertical machine where they use a wide wing
which forces the clay to one side of the press box. and
if the clay be a little stiff it will not equalize itself in
the press box. therefore the moulds, when delivered, have
only one end filled. The press forcing the clay in a
perfectly straight line through the die into the moulds
insures straights brick which cannot be made on ma-
chines that force the clay over an incline plane. All
parts are easy of access, and if by accident any part
should be broken, it can be taken out and replaced
without tearing the machine apart. It has the strength
to work the clay very stiff which enables it to make a
brick that will not pitch in trucking nor spread in dry-
ing this combined with its great tempering capacity,
enables it to make a brick that has clean, sharp corners
and smooth surfaces The capacity of this machine is
only limited to the facilities for getting clay to it and
taking care of the brick. It can be run at the rate of
from 20,000 to 60,000 brick per day. Next to the hori-
zontal stock brick machine, the advantages of which
are set forth above, the machine which has contributed
most of the national reput.ition of the house under
and while it h^s today se\er^l
itantly approach it in efficiency
Hundreds of these machines are now in use and they
have replaced two-thirds of the roller crushers in the
United States. They are the only machine made that
will work clay direct from the bank and not choke or
clog. They do not pack the clay into thin, tight sheets,
as is the case with roller crushers, but leave it in a loose
open condition, so it will take water and is easily pugged.
The machine is simple in c instruction, having no gear
to rattle or break, or other light, complicated parts to
get out of order and cause delay. By the use of this
machine the brick manufacturer is enabled to work the
year through ; the disintegrator will take the clay direct
from the bank, no difference what condition it may be
in. The Potts Mould Sander is another machine which
has found great favor with brick makers It sands the
moulds better than can be done by hand, does not waste
or spill the sand, is simple, strong and durable and ful-
fills in every particular the service for which it is de-
signed. The space is not at our disposal to accord a
separate mention to the Augur brick m.achines. Taper
pug mills, elevators, brick moulds, trucks and barrows
and numerous other specialties. The machinery of this
house has been in use for the past eight years in every
state in the Union. The handsome catalogue of the
house which is always cheerfully forwarded upon app!'-
deal of information which can-
fail
brick ]
[ifactu
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
ART EMBOSSING MACHINE COMPANY.
One of the most interesting mantifacturing establish-
nents in Indianapolis is that of the Art Embossing Ma-
:liine Company, located at 30 lo 4U West South street,
vhich as the name indicates is devoted to the produc-
ion of machines for ornamenting wood of all kinds for
alone as the highest embodiment of inventive genius
and mechanical skill in this direction. The company
was formed in 1891, and have since bad an enormous
demand from all parts of the continent for their machines
vhich has frequently taxed their
fill, Fi
ports of
all par
the
flat
ing
vorking, and they are valued highly be-
the north side of the street, both three stories in height,
and of ample dimensions. A force of twenty-seven
expert hands is steadily employed, and the equipment
is of the most complete description, both steam and
electric power being utilized. The trade of the house
is expanding so rapidly that the premises have already
proved too small, and a large addition will shortly be
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interior house finish and other purposes, furniture, cause of their durability, speed and general efficiency,
tables, lounges, etc. These machines are the result of and because they require neither skilled labor nor
many years study, and they have satisfactorily solved special lumber for their successful operation. They
the problem as to whether the art of embossing on wood are now used in the largest planing mills and furniture
by machinery was practicable. They were patented June factories in the country, and are effecting a great r^--"
■' -^ ^ by performing the work of many high
and doing just as well. The con
erected, thus giving
ecution of the busin
the demand. Mr.
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a ample field before
nergy and push thai
;s management, and
ample facilities for the active pros-
2SS on a scale commensurate with
VI. B. Crist, the president, is an
ing business man. whose standing
of the highest. His company has
it, which is being occupied with an
[XDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
THE KINGSTON.
without a call at The "Kingston," 17 N, Illinois street,
the most luxuriant, costly and beautifully decorated
sample room in this or any other city, of which Mr.
Wm- Tron. the most popular and genial caterer to pub-
lic wants in his line, is the proprietor. The stand itself
has been known to the public for twelve years and
fromthetim when Mr Tron
decorated with costly paintings and hung with beautiful
draperies. The stock of liquors always to be obtained
here, is selected with a view to meet the most fastidious
taste and nothing is kept other than the choicest brands
of whiskies, brandies and imported liquors and wines,
which the markets of this or the old world can produce,
and we desire to state for the benefit of lovers of fine
whisky, that Mr. Tron never allows his stock of whisky
to run below one hundred barrels Here can also be
obtamed m bottles or on tip the products of the lead
onderful rapidity
$22,000. and all
1 lavished upon it.
It has grown in public favo
Its interior was fitted up at ,
that money and art could do
and when at night its brilliant electric lights are reflected
from its costly mirrors upon its exquisitely decorated
walls and ceilings, it forms a most dazzling and enchant-
ing picture. The room itself is 25x125 feet in dimen-
sions, its bar and wood work being entirely in solid oak.
highly polished and exqnisitly carved, while its walls are
ing breweries throughout the country, including the
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association, Pabst Brewery,
Terra Haute and Indianapolis Brewing Companies,
while the services of four courteous and congenial bar-
keepers are required to supply the wants of the large
and select patronage with which The "Kingston" is
favored. In the rear of the bar are the rooms of the
Mercantile Telegraph Company, where those desiring
can obtain telegraphic reports from all the leiding race
■gant sample
the
ought
alth
elous changes, and men of brains, push and we;
1 every large city in the country have furnished and
mbellished with art treasures as beautiful and expensive
cf public resort as ever the great eastern metrop-
ild boast, and one is not now obliged to trave.
behold art and money lavished on places of this
er. New York city no longer holds the palm as
be only city on the continent possessing that
thoroughly appreciate
: which
the artistic and beautifi
and furnishings in all fi:
nd which calls for a prii
most expensive decoratio
Itured classes of the publ
congregate for enjoymei
of Indianapolis, although small by the side of the great
melr politan centers of the country, possesses as keen
in appreciation of the beautiful as do other more
f ivored cities, and this fact our esteemed fellow citizen.
Mr Wm. Tron fully comprehended, when at a great
LUla> of money, and the employment of the best and
must expensive talent in the country, he fitted up and
furnished the "Kingston," and the recognilion of popu-
lar fa\or which it at once received at the hands of our
best citizens, and the steady and growing patronage
with which it has been favored since its doors were
thrown open to the public, is ample evidence that our
citizens fully appreciate every effoi ■ ' ' ''"-
of the public, and to keep abre
modern improvement i
cial
of the march of
fort and convenience
provided and the services of twenty-five at-
tendants are required to properly attend to the wants
of patrons, while so popular has the "Kingston" be-
that it is the rendezvous for commercial men and
the sporting fraternity, and the mecca to which hasten
lovers of the flowing bowl and congenial companionship.
The accompanying illustration will give our readers
but a faint idea of the beauties of the "Kingston," for
like all truly beautiful things in this world*it must be
seen to be thoroughly appreciated To all visitors in
our city we would say if they wish to behold a "gem' ' of
beautiful art decoration, and be convinced that Indian-
apolis is thoroughly "up to the times, " a visit to the
■Kingston" will amply rep^y them
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
G. R. WYSONG & CO.
Messrs. G. R. Wysc
wholesale confectionei
state. They have woi
atively few years, sole
Sc Co. are the leaders in the
iradu of Indianapolis and the
e supremacy within a compar-
iue to the merits of their goods
tioner. He understands every detail of all the best
processes of manufacture, and has brought to his aid
the most improved machinery and appliances, while he
employs only skilled hands in every department. The
business was established eight years ago, and has been
retained permanently at the old stand, 75 South Meri-
dian street. Here three entire floors and basement are
occupied. 24x200 feet in dimensions. The candy fac-
tory is on the second and third floors, while the choco-
late factory is in the basement, the first floor being de-
voted to sample and salesrooms A thorough system of
organization is enforced in every department, and from
fifty to seventy-five hands are employed, according to
the season. Mr. Wysong devotes close personal atten-
tion to the purchase of supplies, and the sugars, molas-
ses, butter, spices, flavors, fruits, nuts, etc , are all of
the highest grade and freshest quality Only the finest
grade of confectionery is manufactured here, while Mr.
Wysong is constantly introducing fresh novelties to the
trade in candles, creams, penny goods, etc, that are ex-
ceedingly Dopular and are ready sellers from the start.
An important branch of the business is the trade devel-
oped in foreign fruits, nuts, cigars, etc. Receiving di-
rect shipments from first hands, the firm offer the most
substantial mducemen's as to price and quality. Mr.
Wysong has won an enviable reputation in commercial
circles; he is known as a merchant of great energy and
integrity of character; his establishment is the finest
and best equipped for candy manufacturing in the west,
and the large and select city trade developed is alone a
sufficient proof of the exceptionally high standard of
quality and purity. The firm ispushing its out-of-town
trade, and the house has become the leading representa-
tive in this branch of industry in the state, solely on the
basis of honest, fresh goods, sold at lowest living prices.
One of the most popular and enterprising merchai
of Indianapolis is Mr, F. W. Frank, whose establi:
ment, familiarly known to the public as ■* Frank's Fi
needed to be the head^
,ti grade reliable furnitui
by Messrs. H, Frank & Co., succeeded in 1892 by Mr,
F. W. Frank, who brings to bear every possible qualifi-
cation for successfully conducting a great establishment
of this kind He is noted for a progressive policy,
sound judgment in the selection of goods and thorough
knowledge of the wants of the public, and that is why
*■ Frank's Furniture Fair " is always crowded with cus-
tomers. The establishment is most centrally located at
115. 117 and 119 East Washington street, directly oppo-
site the court house, and is four stories in height and 67
by 120 feet in dimensions. The store is very hand-
somely fitted up, in fact, it is the most attractive furni-
ture store we have entered, and a thorough system of
organization is enforced. Here is displayed full lines
to the latest styles in parlor, chamber and dining-room
furniture, cabinet furniture in the highest style of work,
and in such choice woods as oak, walnut, cherry,
maple, mahogany, etc.. is a specialty, while parlor suits
can be had in any style of upholstering. Mr. Frank hav-
ing his factory on the fourth floor, where all uphol-
stered goods are manufactured. The greatest variety
of chamber suits, dining-room, hall and library furni-
ture is shown here ; also stoves, refrigerators and kitchen
outfits. In carpets a large department is exclusively
devoted to showing the newest patterns and quoted at
lower prices than can be had elsewhere. This import-
ant fact applies to the entire immense stock, and is read-
ily accounted for by reason of Mr Frank's direct pur-
unde
afactu
H. C. FISK & SON.
Messrs. H. C. Fisk & Son's spacious establishment
so prominently located on the Circle, opposite the Mon-
ument, is the recognized headquarters in Indianapolis
and the state for the highest grade of vehicles, harness
and horse goods. This house has won a national repu-
tation for the excellence of everything offered for sale,
and for the facilities enjoyed, enabling it to always
show the very latest styles and improvements in every-
thing. The business was established upward of twenty
years ago, and early became the most flourishing in its
line, due to the wisdom of management. The reposi-
tory on the Circle is of large dimensions, and is very
handsomely fitted up. The firm here carry complete
lines of all pleasure and light business vehicles. They
are sole agents and carry a heavy stock of the Columbus
Buggy Company's goods, Columbus, O. These buggies
are renowned for great strength, light weight, ease of
traction, comfort, elegance and durability, and are mar-
velous bargains at the prices quoted. The firm are also
agents for the fine carriages and wagons manufactured
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA
by Biddle & Smart of Amesbury, Mass They also
carry the largest line in the state of fancy open wagons,
cart?, surreys, etc. These vehicles are specially elabo-
rate in workmanship and finish, while the materials are
of the very best. Connected with their establishment
is a factory where they employ a large number of skilled
hands in the manufacture of six and eight seat party
wagons, carts, etc, These splendid vehicles embody
every modern improvement. The ironwork, gear,
wheels, woodwork, upholstering and finish are of the
highest standard of excellence, while their durability is
noted. The public have thousands of these carriages
in use, and they have withstood the severest tests, run-
ning for years without repairs. In heavy classed car-
riages such as landeaus, broughams, coupes and vic-
torias, this firm are agents for E M. Miller & Co.'s
goods, and carry a full line on their floors, which accord-
ing to their judgment and tests are the best manufac-
tured in the United States. The firm's harness depart-
ment is equally celebrated. Here are carried the finest
lines of hand made coach and light harness, in the very
choicest solid silver trimmings; all kinds of heavy har-
ness are also carried, and a special line of the best im-
ported saddles, etc. Here is to be found every descrip-
tion of horse goods, the whole quoted at prices which
cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Mr. H. C. Fisk is one
of the best known and popular business men of Indian-
apolis, and has won an enviable reputation (or ability
and integrity. Mr. W. E Fisk, his son, has been a
copartner for a number of years, and is a progressive
and popular young business man. The firm has every
facility at command, and is in every respect the repre-
sentative house in its line in Indianapolis and the Mid-
dle States.
THE ANDROVETTE ART GLASS COfWlPANY.
The art stained and ornamental glass interests of the
United States have developed to enormous proportions
within the last quarter of a century and constitute at
the present time one of the leauing departments of in-
dustrial and commercial activity in this country. The
transactions in these products in Indianapolis and the
surrounding sections in the course of a year are of
great importance and value to the trade and commerce
of the city, and there are represented here several not-
able concerns engaged in this artistic industry. Promi-
nent among such stands the Androvette Glass Company
of Chicago, manufacturers on a most extensive scale of
art stained ornamental glass for churches, dwellings,
or public buildings, making a specialty of copper frames.
The state representative hereof this vast and reliable
concern is Mr. Edward Schurraann, who occupies an
elegantly furnished suite of offices in the Odd Fellows'
Building. Mr. Schurmann established himself in this
line of business in Indianapolis about the year 1872.
He first represented in this city the Chicago Art Glass
Company, then the Wells Art Glass Company and fin-
ally allied himself to the Androvette Company, which
he now so efficiently represents. He does a
large business handling the unrivaled products of
his house. For originality, beauty and variety
of designs, excellence of material and thorough-
ly artistic productions in stained glass, or for
promptness and reliability in executing orders, none
in the line indicated sustain a better reputation than
the Androvette Company. This concern is certainly a
foremost exponent of this branch of art in the west,
turning out a distinctly superior cla&s of work, and hav-
ing a large and growing patronage extending throughout
the United States. The facilities of the company are
first-class in all respects, and their establishment is
the largest and best equipped in this section of
the country. Through Mr. Schurmann this house
furnished all the art glass for many of the prom-
inent churches and public buildings here, and the
private residences of our wealthiest and most in-
tial
Mr
Schu
has
play at his office samples of all kinds of gla
doors and other art productions in most beautiful and
unique designs, which he will set as desired in
copper, gold, silver, brass or any other metal indi-
cated. Special designs are made to order, embodying
every wish of patrons, which will be guaranteed as
exclusive, if so required, and will not be duplicated
unless by permission. He is prepared to furnish
designs and estimates for anything in his line and guar-
antee the utmost satisfaction. The prices charged are
of the most reasonable character and all work coming
through Mr. Schurmann is sure to be executed in the
highest style of art He is a native of Indianapolis and
one of our prominent and most esteemed citizens. He
is a gentleman of ripe experience and judgment in his
line, and has spent several years in Europe studying
the business among the leading art glass manufacturing
centres there. He enjoys a large and influential patron-
age, and is most eminently deserving of his great pros-
perity.
HOME LUMBER COMPANY.
Indianapolis is a cily of practical and mate;
U3iries. and among the recent additions to the
I the lumber trade is that of the Home Lumbe
any, which was established in January, 189'.?, by T
/. C, Buddenbaum. H. C. Prange and Fred. C
II experienced men of business acumen,
ment, integrity and probity. The office and grounds are
460 to 474 East Michigan street, and cover an area of
137x200 feet on the line of the Bee Division of the
Big Four railroad, with which they are connected by a
side track. An extensive stock of lumber is carried of
ail kinds for building and manufacturing purposes, a
specialty being made of pine and poplar, which is
brought direct to the yard from the mills in the best
producing sections. On an average from 350 to 400 car-
loads are handled annually, and a large local and coun-
try trade is supplied. On the grounds is a two-slory
warehouse, 48x96 feet in area, in which a full stock
of sash, doors, blinds, scroll and veranda work, which
is a special feature, is kept. Lath and fence posts are
also kept in stock and the firm can fill orders of any
magnitude at the shortest notice. Messrs Buddenbaum,
Prange and Gompf are well known ;n the lumber trade
in this city, and were all formerly connected with the
Indianapolis Manufacturers and Carpenters Union, the
first tw3 as foreman and assistant foreman respectively,
for a period of eighteen years, while the latter was also
with Dalton & Co . lumber dealers, as clerk, and has
been identified with the lumber trade thirteen years
He is a native of Indiana, and a member of the Turn-
verein. From the outset, the firm has been doing a
large and steadily growing business and have achieved
success by deserving it.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
The true principles of co-operation are embodied in
the modern and improved methods of building and loan
associations, and the best exponent of these is the
National Building, Loan and Savings Association of
Indianapolis, whose home office is at 23 East Market
street. This association offers more substantial induce-
and these dividends
s dul> rf,anizt_d ind incorporated un-
der the state laws in Ihh I with an authorized capital of
41000 000 Its members ha\e the full protection of
the state law and super\ision It is a purely mutual
association its purposes being to accumulate, by small
monthly pa\m nts a fund to be loaned solely to its
members, to buy or build homes, a^^d thus to afford the
safest and most profitable form of investing the small
savings of wage-earners and salaried men. Members
can subscribe for any number of shares above two, pay-
ing for them in monthly installments of 75 cents per
share. In six years his slock is estimated to mature,
and for each share held he recovers the full amount
of 8100 in cash. This association also issues shares
known as six per cent investment shares, of $100 each.
No membership fee is charged, the person applying for
such shares merely paying 25 cents for a pass-book, in
which are credited the payments made, which are of
SI. 00 or any multiple thereof, and may be made at any
time, and are not liable for fines. After the end of the
Its participate in the prohts ot
nt of I'yi per cent per quar-
ire credited on the pass-book.
The Association will issue paid up shares in amounts
of $200 and upwards, upon payment of $100 cash
for each share, together with a membership fee of
fifty cents for each share. This stock bears interest at
the rate of 8 per cent per annum, payable semi-annually,
by coupons attached to the certificate, at the home office
of the association, and does not otherwise participate in
the profits of the association.
This stock is redeemable at the pleasure of the holder
at any interest-paying period after one year, upon ninety
days' notice from the holder. It is also redeemable at
the pleasure of the association, any time after six
months from the date of issue, upon thirty days' notice
to the holder.
In order to distinguish this form of stock from our
other issues, we have designaled inis as " Non-Partici-
pating" paid-up stock, and persons applying for mem-
bership should be particular to use this term when ap-
plying for stock of this kind.
If application is made before the 15th day of any
month, the stock will be dated the first of the month in
which 'the application is made, and if the application is
ifor thi<
ship fees for
lade
to the home
or by remit
company. 1
has 1,300 mi
le may be paid through any author-
ing agent, or to any local agent, or
il boards; but the payment for the
<en must in all cases be made direct
e, by certified check or draft,
ttance of cash through an express
This popular and reliable association
lembers, holdin-g 8,900 shares. Its net
the year ending November 30, 1893,
were »a4i,U30.48. The association has 180 agencies in
different parts of the state, and loans are only made on
property after careful inspection by a skilled appraiser.
There are no extra assessments, no preferred stock-
holders to absorb any of the profits. The securities of
the association are not hypothecated for the purpose of
raising money, but are kept intact in the vaults in the
home office. There is no danger of forfeiture. The
I makes no loans or takes risks outside of the
^ of Indiana. The officers of the association are all
of the highest integrity and prominent in commer-
and financial circles. They are as follows, viz :
W D Wiles, formerlv of Wiles, Coffin & Co..
lesale grocers, president , Mr Wm A Bristor, for-
merly president of the Cleveland Wire Fence Company,
vice-president ; Mr. Norman S Byram, of Byram, Cor
nelius & Co., treasurer: Mr. Chas. Schurmann, secre-
tary; James F. Layman, of Layman & Carey Co.
wholesale hardware, chairman of finance committee
and Mr. Wm N, Harding, attorney.
M. RUMELY COMPANY.
There is no line of business carried on to-day in this
country that so perfectly illustrates the progressive in-
fluence of modern methods and the boundless enterprise
of American manufacturers, as the production of agricul-
tural implements and farm machinery. One of theoldest
and best known houses in the United States engaged in
this branch of industry is thit of the M Rumely Com-
pany, sole manufacturers of the new Rumely engines
se'arators etc whose factory and general offices are in
La Porte Ind and branches in all the principal cities in
the West The capital stock of the company is $400 ( 00
and the officers are M Rumely, founder of the business,
president; Joseph J. Rumely, secretary-treasurer, and
Wm. B. Rumely, general superintendent. The com-
pany has a large plant covering acres of ground and
employ several hundred skill. d workmen, and last year
added several large buildings to their factory, which
greatly enabled it to increase the capacity of the
works. The company manufacture the Rumely engines,
skid
gines
para
the
new Rumely traction engine
sw
ith friction
utch.
These
machines have Ic
ng
been rec
nized
thr
oughout
all grain produci
ag
and farm
g sec
ions
as un
urpassed for utili
durability
d superi
ence, possessing
culiir
to
hemselve
bf
St materials
[NDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPrfAL CTTV OF INDLANA
and justly regarded as the embod
workmanship of the highest order c
have always given universal satisfac
is active and brisk. The city of La Porte has recently
donated to the company an entire block of ground on
which it will erect additional buildings. —
agent in this city is Mr. Joseph Shulz, who occupies a
large warehouse. 62x100 feet, owned by the company, at
100 South Tennessee street and carries a full stock of
the engines, machines and implements manufactured by
the company, also repairs, parts and attachments. Mr.
Sbulz's territory embraces the states of Indiana, Ken-
tucky and part of Illinois, and he is at all ti
pared to till orders promptly and to place all
tions on a satisfactory footing. This splendid
was established as long ago as 1^.53 by Messrs I\]
& ]. Rumely and incorporated under the laws of Ind
JENNEY ELECTRIC MOTOR COMPANY
and illu
industria
as the Je
works ar.
The progress made
branches of electrical
tricity has supplanted all other median
ting purposes, and its use is rapidly
As befits a city of its importance
:ically progressive and
rprising, Indianapolis occupies a front rank position
lis march of progress, and its preeminence in the
' long as it numbers
;218
among i
This business was established in 1888 by Mr. Chas. D
Jenney, who had been previously identified with th(
Fort Wayne Electric Company, for the purpose of
ing on the market the Jenney patents and syste:
electric lighting, an arc system, technically known ;
■■low-tension." In 1880 the pri
corporated under the laws of Indiana, with a capital of
J6,5,000. Its chief executive officers are as follows, viz :
Addison Bybee, director of the Standard Manufacturing
Company, and of the Consumers' Gas Trust Company,
president; Julius F. Pratt, vice-president of the Parry
Manufacturing Company and a director of the Standard
Manufacturing Company and of the Consumers' Gas
Trust Company, vice-president ; Chas. D. Jenney.
founder of the business and patentee of the system,
treasurer and secretary. The manufacturing premises
comprise two floors, each being IWxlOO feet in dimen-
sions, and are perfectly equipped in every department,
while from eighty to 100 skilled hands are em-
city which are fitted up with the Jen
Commercial Club, Moore Packing Compa
nison Hotel, etc.; in Cincinnati, the Crane & Breed
Manufacturing Company, the Wm Powell Company,
Procter* Gamble Soap Company, The system is also
in operation in Madison. Ind.. Saratoga. N. Y, Ashe-
ville. N. C , Greencastle. Ind . San Diego. Cal , Martins-
ville, Ind , Michigan City, Ind,, Bay City, Mich., Auck-
land, New Zealand, and it operates the Toledo, Ohio,
street railroad, and the plant of the Electric Light Com-
pany, of Covington, Ky.
waters, physicians'
fancy and toilet articles, domestic
f the most popular brands, etc. Med-
ely and promptly at all
hours, and night bell calls receive prompt response.
The Messrs. Baron were born in Cincinnati. Ohio, and
removed to Connersville, Ind., while nuite young and
to Indianapolis in 1880. The senior partner is a grad-
uate of the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, and a
member of Marion County Drug Association, and a
of the Indi;
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
S. N. GOLD & CO.
The fruit and produce trade of Indianapolis is well
represented by Messrs. S- N Gold & Co-, whose ware-
rooms and office are located at 49 South Delaware street,
and 102 and 104 East Maryland street. This flourish-
ing business was established many years ago and came
under the control of Mr S N. Gold in 1878. Mr.
Gold is a thorough-going business man, and has a lirst-
class connection with producers and shippers, and com-
mands a flourishing trade in the city and throughout
the state. The premises occupied comprise two floors
and basement of a building running through from Dela-
ware to Maryland street and back 125 feet. These are
provided with every convenience and facility, the
Maryland street side being used for the storage of
goods, the office and salesroom being located on Delaware
street The house handles both foreign and domestic
fruits and makes a leading specialty of fine fruits and
early vegetables. The firm also handle all kinds of
country produce, such as apples and potatoes, etc. Con-
signments are constantly received, and quick sales and
prompt returns have always been a fixed rule of the
house The general business done is of the most pros-
perous annual aggregate and is steadily increasing, the
house holding a foremost position among the commis-
sion houses of the city. The goods in stock are sold at
the highest market prices, and include fruits of all kinds
in their season, the choicest apples, potatoes and onions,
and the facilities of this concern are unsurpassed by
any similar merchant in the city. Six assistants are
employed and all orders receive prompt attention. Con-
signments are solicited, and reference is made to
F. etcher's Bank and Dun and Bradstreet. The tele-
phone call of the office is 325. Mr. Gold is a native of
Ohio, but came to Indianapolis when a child. He is
township trustee, a prominent member of the Commer-
cial Club and has always been identified with all move-
ments tending to promote the welfare of the city. The
firm succeeded G G Holman in 1878, who established
the house in 18(i4. being the first commission house in
the city. Mr. Wn. A Miller is the business manager,
and has been connected with the house continuously
since July 12, 1870, and owing to his long continued and
intimate relations with the trade, has done much to de-
velop and maintain the prosperity and success of the
business.
PIONEER BRASS WORKS.
113, 114 and 110 South Pennsylvania street, of which
Mr. J. H. Brinkmeyer is president and Charles C. Mil-
ler, vice-president. The business was established in
1860. and has ever since been recognized as the head-
quarters for the finest brass goods and castings. The
capital stock of the company is SIO.OHO. fully paid up.
The foundry and finishing shop is 70x135 feet in dimen-
sions and two stories in height, the whole of which is
utilized for business purposes, every appliance being at
hand for the execution of work in the most efficient and
satisfactory manner. The line embraces the manufac-
ture of a full line of brass and bronze castings, heavy
and light. Large quantities of brass tubings and rods
are made and an extensive general stock is always car-
ried, sufficient to meet the regular demand The plant
has recently been enlarged and completely refitted, and
the finest facilities are now enjoyed for the manufacture
of everyth-ng pertaining to the brass line, A specialty
is made of railroad castings, car bearings and all kinds
of heavy castings, in which the best materials are used,
and the productions are absolutely unexcelled by any
others upon the market. Estimates are given and con-
tracts of any magnitude are entered into for natural gas
supplies of every description, the work of the house in
this important particular, receiving the hearty commen-
dation of experts and being of the most efficient nature.
Repairs and job work are also promptly executed by
skilled workmen under Mr. Brinkmeyer's personal
supervision. This firm also manufactures a valuable
patent on brass hose coupling known as the Rice patent,
for fire purposes, which is a great improvement upon
those generally used and is undoubtedly destined to sup-
plant all others. Mr. Brinkmeyer is always willing to
explain the nature and advantages of this invention and
those interested should call and examine it before decid-
ing what to use in this line. Steady employment is
given to a force of thirty expert hands and all work is
turned out promptly, while prices are the lowest obtain-
able for first-class work. Mr. Brinkmeyer is well and
favorably known in all sections of the community for
his ability and strict integrity and has justly merited the
conspicuous success he has achieved.
A. H. STURTEVANT & CO.
Indianapolis has long been the leading center for the
distribution of goods of every descriptic
prosperous
tide
of the country. In the line of
vehicles, agricultural implements and twine the leading
house is unquestionably that of Messrs. A. H. Sturte-
vant & Co. at 68 South Pennsylvania street. Although
of comparatively recent inauguration the superior facili-
ties of the house, its influential connections and ample re-
sources have placed it in the front rank of those engaged
in this important trade. Four entire floors at the
above address are utilized, and a very large, varied and
valuable stock is always carried. The firm act as agents
for the following well-known manufacturing houses:
Pekin Plow Company, T. & H Smith & Co., Enterprise
Carriage Manufacturing Company, Hayes Pump and
Planter Company, Ligonier Carriage Company, Smal-
ley Manufacturing Company, Keystone Farm Machine
Company, Milwaukee Hay Tool Company. The S Free-
man & Sons Manufacturing Company, Stryker Man-
ufacturing Company, Genesse Valley Manufacturing
Company, Gay & Son, and Anderson & Co. A very
extensive business is transacted in all the productions of
the above substantial concerns, special attention being
given to the handling of Pekin plows. Hays' planters.
Keystone shellers, Missouri drills, Eaton rakes, Mil-
waukee hay tools, Smalley powers. Enterprise buggiej,
Ligonier surreys. Smith wagons, Anderson and Gay
carts, Freeman cutters and Stryker harness. The
wholesale trade extends to all parts of Ohio and Indi-
ana. The first floor is devoted to the retail department,
of which Mr. James M. Elder is the man.iger. This
gentleman is an expert in his business, and is personally
coversant with the demands of the trade. He is an
active, enterprising and honorable business man who
enjoys the high regard of all who have had dealings
with him.
L A. CATT.
An old established, representative and reputable busi-
ness house of this city, is that of Mr. L A. Catt. whole-
sale and retail dealer in flour, mill feed, corn, oats,
baled hay, straw, etc. It was established in 1878, by
the present proprietor, in the premises still at 175 West
Washington street. These premises comprise a com-
modious store with basement, having an area of 20x300
feet, and provided with all modern conveniences Here
is always a large and valuable assortment of choice
commodities which are obtained from the best produc-
ing sections of the country. Flour from the best known
mills of the country is handled in large quantities, also
mill feed, corn and oats, in all of which lines an exten-
sive trade has always been the specialty of the house.
Pressed hay, straw, etc.. are also carried, and livery
men and others having the care of horses, will find it to
their advantage to place their orders with Mr. Catt.
who, purchasing directly from producers, is in a posi-
tion to offer advantages which can not be obtained from
any similar concern. He is his own buyer, and, being
thoroughly conversant with the requirements of the
trade, his stock is always of the freshest and most desir-
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
able character. Mr. Call employs three assistants and
two delivery wagons, and is prepared to till orders of
any magnitude at short notice. The telephone call of
the house is 770, and orders by it receive immediate at-
tention Mr. Calt is a native of Hancock County, In-
diana, and has resided in this city smce 1870, where he
is a leading citizen and deservedly esteemed by all who
have the honor of his acquaintance. He is a member of
the Knights of Pythias, Red Men and G. A. R.
J. S. THURMAN & CO.
would be difficult to estimate the immense benefit
ved from the practical work done by that valuable
the model makers, without whose skilled
assistance many of the most useful inventions of the
day would have been entirely lost. The conveniences
and facilities in this respect in Indianapolis have re-
cently been materially added to by the establishment
of the firm of] S. Thurman & Co , at 120 South Penn-
sylvania street, with all the necessary tools, appliances
and machinery necessary for the making of drawings,
tracings, blue prints, patterns and models, the execution
of experimental work and the perfecting of inventions
of all kinds. The proprietors are young and ingenious
gentlemen who are specialists in mechanical work and
are thoroughly trained designers, whose advice is of
the most valuable kind, both as regards the ideas em-
bodied and the most practical method of putting them
in practice. They employ only skilled and expert work-
men and personally supervise all work entrusted to
their care. The firm are also patent solicitors and have
associates at Washington, D. C , and Ottawa, Canada,
thereby enabling them to carefully avoid any infringe-
ment of patents already obtained, and to secure this
necessary protection and privilege for inventors in both
Canada and the United States. The specialty of the
ways, in which a wide field is open to the exercise of
experience and ingenuity, and the most profitable re-
sults follow success, Mr. Thurman is the mechanical
engineer of the firm and superintends the work person-
ally, making a specialty of perfecting inventions. We
heartily commend this responsible firm with its perfect
facilities, influential connections and ample resources
to the notice of all who are in need of the best advice,
and the most skillful mechanical assistance in the em-
bodiment of their ideas regarding improvements of
BOICOURT. TYNER & CO.
An old established and reliable concern u
apolis actively engaged in monumental work
handling of foreign and domestic granite, m;
rustic work, is that of Messrs Boicourt, Tyn
whose office and warerooms are at 32 and
sachusetts avenue. This is one of the leading
ngrav
the.
and the house receives a large and first-class patronage
The business now controlled by these gentlemen wa
founded sixteen years ago by Messrs A, A. McKanit
]. F. needier and ]. W, Hetherly, the present firm su.
ceeding to its management in 1891. It has ever been th
aim of these gentlemen to furnish strictly first-cla:
ible
tha
be gratified and educated, and for this purpose they are
prepared with all modern conveniences to turn out any-
thing required in granite or marble in the highest style
of art The stone yard is located at 31 and 34 Massa-
chusetts avenues, and is equipped with the latest im-
proved machinery, tools and appliances known to the
trade, while employment is given to a numerous force
of skilled workmen, marble cutlers, letterers, etc. The
firm furnish to order statuary, veined Italian and col-
ored marble mantels, monuments, tiling, headstones,
memorials, etc. Their work is unrivaled for elegance,
finish and workmanship, while their prices in all cases
are extremely moderate. They also undertake contracts
for supplying wainscoting and tile flooring, and
interior fitting up of buildings, and offer special in-
ducements to those requiring this kind of work. All
the members of the firm are practical in mechanism,
and are highly regarded in business circles for their
skill, energy and industry They are now furnishing
a handsome vault for M T. Hancock of Shrieveport,
La ; a handsome monument for C. E Thornton, for
Crown Hill Cemetery, at a cost of $1,200; an elegant
monument for Greenwood Cemetery, incorporated com-
pany with thirty-four names on it; a $1,200 monument
for Pastiel Dorrell. for Greenwood Cemetery; a $1,200
monument for Mr. Stanley, going to New Castle, Ind.;
also a handsome monument going to Ohio. The firm
has been established here two years, Mr. Z. T. Boi-
court having been engaged in this line of business the
past twenty-one years, ten years in Greensburg and rine
years in Lebanon, this state, prior to his removal here,
and is a prominent Odd Fellow. His brother, G. W.
Boicourt, has always been connected in business with
him, Mr. Tyner is a native of this state
WM. LANGSENKAMP.
ne of those representative establishments that has
iifested such a worthy and legitimate spirit of enter-
e in the development of the industrial interests of
kinds of copper and brass work, whose office and works
are located' at 100 South Delaware street, corner Dela-
ware and Georgia streets. This business was established
in 1868 by its present proprietor. The premises occu-
pied comprise copper works, 25x85 feet in dimensions,
and a warehouse 20x30 feet in area. These are per-
fectly adapted for the purpose of the business, and are
provided with every necessary facility. Mr. Langsenkamp
manufactures a general line of copper work for distil-
lers' and brewers' use such as brew kettles, beer
coolers, gas generators, soda fountains, jacket and
candy kettles, false bottoms, stills, etc. He also
deals in sheet copper and brass, copper and brass
tubing, and at all times carries a very heavy stock. It
naturally goes without saying that the manufacturing
facilities of this concern are unsurpassed, the machinery
and appliances combining to render the establishment
to take rank among the best managed and most success-
ful of its type engaged in this line of business through-
out the length and breadth of the western continent.
Mr. Langsenkamp was born in Germany, and has re-
sided m this city since 1854, where he is most highly re-
garded both as a manufacturer and useful citizen.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
FAHNLEY & McCREA.
ade is one of the most d
Sound judgment, corr
possession ot these qualifications, coupled with large
sources, that has placed the old house of M
ley & McCrea in the front rank of the American
Fahn
^^sr^St^r
linery trade The business was established in 1865, and
has had a career of solid prosperity. The house has al-
ways been conducted upon correct principles, and the
copartners bring to bear the widest range of practical
experience and thorough knowledge of the wants of the
trade. The premises occupied are spacious, centrally
located and elaborately fitted up. The building is a
very handsome, modern five story structure, fronting
on Meridian, Louisiana and McCrea streets, the lat-
ter being the principal entrance. The dimen-
sions are 33 feet front by 202>^ in depth, with an L
20x80 feet in size. The establishment is the most at-
tractive in its equipment of any in the United States,
and reflects the highest credit upon the proprietors
The ofl^ces are fitted up in cabinet trim, while the show
rooms are most elaborate, each floor being beautifully
finished in white and gilt, while large show cases, tables,
etc, , afford perfect opportunity for the display of goods.
The firm are direct importers of all the latest modes in
Parisian millinery, including flowers, feathers and or-
naments in the greatest variety, Trimmed hats and
bonnets are always found, accurate indicators of the
correct styles, and milliners will find here a large in-
struction department, where the art is thoroughly taught
by experts. The firm secures employment for many
expert milliners, among its thousands of customers, and
are always ready to furnish reliable help to the trade.
The stock is the heaviest and most complete in this line
that is to be found between New Yorkand Chicago, and is
excelled by none in either of the above cities. Thoroughly
understanding the wants of the best class of trade, the
firm are prepared to promptly fill all orders at prices
which cannot be duplicated elsewhere. This is also
headquarters for full lines of straw goods, fancy goods,
etc Importing and buying direct from the manufac-
turers, the firm enjoys facilities commandsd by no other
wholesale millinery house, and the sales now annually
exceed three-quarters of a million dollars. A staff of
fiftepn travelers are required upon the road, covering
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio. Kentucky, Tennessee and
Georgia. Upwards of fifty hands are employed in the
store, and the concern is one of the most important in
Indianapolis. Messrs Fahnley & McCrea are both uni-
versally respected and well known in the mercantile
circles of America, and have won a great and deserved
success in this staple branch of wholesale trade.
THE F.E. FULLER CLOAK AND SUIT COMPANY.
For many years nearly all the ladies', misses' and
children's cloaks and suits were manufactured in New
York city. Latterly, however, through the skill, enter-
prise, and resources of local manufactures, these goods
are now produced in this city quite equal to any im-
ported or domestic specialties. Prominent among the
representative concerns actively engaged in this im-
portant industry is that of the F. E, Fuller Cloak and
Suit Company, whose cloak parlors and sales rooms
are located at S:| 85 and 87 East Washington street.
This business was founded in ]887, and in 1888 was
duly incorporated under the state laws with ample capi-
tal, and the following gentlemen as its officers, viz.: Mr,
]. Siegel of Chicago, president; Mr. F. E Fuller of In-
dianapolis, treasurer, and Mr, M Soulmon, treasurer.
The premises comprise two floors, each 25x190 feet in
area, The company manufactures all the garments sold
by them, and this department is fully equipped with all
modern appliances A large force of skilled operatives
are employed, and the trade of the house is steadily
increasing. They use superior and carefully selected
materials, and turn out cloaks thai are absolutely un-
rivaled for finish, elegance of design and uniform excel-
lence. Not only aie the F E. Fuller Company's cloaks
outwardly and apparently equal to the best, but the
hidden material and the work not open to inspection is
exactly what it purports to be These cloak parlors
are the largest in the west, and in addition to ladies'
suits and cloaks, they also carry a full and complete
stock of all the leading novelties of the season, includ-
ing furs, shawls, dress goods of all kinds, lace curtains,
rugs, blankets, etc. This is the leading house of its
kind in the city, and employs forty clerks in its different
departments, Mr F. E, Fuller is highly regarded in
trade circles for his skill and integrity, and has always
lived up to his rule of giving customers a full equivalent
for their money in best and most artistic garments that
can be produced.
FAMOUS STOVE COMPANY.
Nowhere in the world has the manufacture of stoves
and ranges been brought to greater perfection as regards
beauty of design and practical utility than in the United
Stales. Of the many diflerent kinds which have be-
come popular favorites with the people, the " Magnet ''
stoves and ranges deserve a leading place. These
have been steadily improved during recent years,
and stand to-day as absolutely unexcelled by any
others upon the market. They are made in
many different sizes and styles, so as to suit
the wants of all, and are in great demand throughout
the country because of their great heating qualities,
economy and artistic appearance. The laws of combus-
tion have been carefully studied in their design, and
consequently the maximum results are obtained with a
given quantity of fuel. The Famous Stove Company
of Indianapolis, composed of Messrs J. W. and J. H.
Parkhurst. handle these celebrated goods exclusively
and control a large and rapidly growing wholesale trade
throughout the states of Indiana. Illinois. Ohio. Mis-
souri. Kansas and Michigan, keeping three experienced
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
salesmen const ntiy upon the road. They occupy three
spacious floors at 135 South Meridian street having a
depth of 20U feet, which are stocked with a varied and
beautiful assor ment of Magnet stoves, etc, , of every
size and style An inspection of this stock gives one an
excellent idea of the perfection attained in this country
in the manufacture of these household necessities, and
enables us to understand the popular favor with which
these particular goods have been received. Mr. J. W.
Parkhurst is thoroughly experienced in this line, having
been a charter member of the Wells Manufacturing
Company of this city, with whom he held the position
of secretary and treasurer for two years. Mr. J. H.
Parkhurst has been a resident of Indianapolis for sev-
eral years, and is an able and practical business man
Both gentlemen are natives of this state, and are well
and favorably known among business men and citizens
generally.
BALKE & KRAUSS.
Indianapolis has offered and still offers splendid op-
portunities for active, enterprising business men, and
among those who have profited by the growth and pros-
perity of the city, is the firm of Balke & Krauss, deal-
ers in lumber, lime. coal. etc. These gentlemen com-
menced business operations in 1S83 as dealers in lime,
sewer pipe and builders' supplies, and in 1887 added
lumber. In 1889 they purchased the planing mill prop-
erty owned and operated by R. B. Emerson & Son for
a period of twenty-two years previously, fitied it up
throughout with new improved wood machinery, erected
additional warehouses, and generally increased the fa-
cilities, and have since been doing a large, prosperous
and steadily growing business. The premises occupied
consist of two spacious yards, 134x430 feet, at the cor-
ner of Market and Missouri streets, extending through
to West street. The planing mill fronts on Market
street, and is 66x20U feet in dimensions. Steam power
is employed in the mill, the services of fifty-five hands
and nine teams are brought into requisition, and they
handle from 300 to 350 car-loads of lumber annually.
A side track from the Big Four railroad— Chicago di-
vision—affords every convenience for receiving material
and for shipping purposes. Messrs. Balke & Krauss
deal in all kinds of building and hardwood lumber,
lath, shingles, pickets, fence posts, etc ; also hard and
soft coal of a superior quality, cement, plaster, hair,
sewer and flue pipe, fire brick and clay, and manu-
facture largely hardwood mantels, sash, doors, blinds,
builders' finish and woodwork for interior and exterior
decorative purposes. Orders and contracts are filled
promptly, and the trade is of the most substantial
character. Mr. Chas. R. Balke is a native of Indian-
an active Freemason. Mr. Wm. G,
irn in Germany, and has resided in this
: years. He is a 32d degree Mason —
They are both progressive business
men of unquestioned reputation, and prominent mem-
bers of the Builders' Exchange, Board of Trade and
the Commercial Club.
WACHS & GERLACH.
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ng pr,
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ibe-
the trade of wood
turning and scroll sawing Messrs. Wachs & Gerlach
have gained this eminent position. Mr. William Wachs,
who is of German birth, came to the United States in
1853. and to Indianapolis in 1869. Twelve years ago
he founded his present concern, and by industry,
coupled with a straightforward system of honorable
dealing, he at once placed it on a sound and substantial
footing. In 1888 he admitted to partnership his nephew.
William Gerlach, who was born in Alexandria, Ky , and
has resided in this city since 1884. Five years ago the
firm erected the two-story brick building which they
now occupy at 173 Blake street. It is '30x30 feet in
area, and is perfectly equipped with all the latest im-
proved and best perfected machines, tools and appli-
ances, operated by a ten-horse power engine of modern
make and pattern. Three skilled hands are employed,
the proprietors exercising close personal supervision
over every department The range of work includes
plain and fancy turning of all kinds, scroll sawing,
manufacture of newels, balusters, barber poles.
Orders are solicited and are executed with neatness
dispatch, and at moderate prices The partners
gentlemen of the highest standing in the trade.
Wachs is an influential member of the Turn Halle.
MRS. J. M. HUNTER.
The question of food supplies is one of the first ■
which the human family have to grapple, and vie\
furnishes the largest share toward the solution of the
problem of feeding the masses. In such connection we
make due reference to the popular house of Mrs J M
Hunter, located at 184 West Washington street- This
enterprise was established in 1876. by Mr. G. W. Pain-
ter, who conducted same until his death in 1879. Mr.
S L. Winings assumed and maintained control until
1884. when Mr. George R Hug became the purchaser,
keeping it only until 1886. when Mr. ]. M. Hunter be-
prop
and 1
M. «unter, wife of de-
ceased, took up the work of her husband, and with the
assistance of Mr. A. A. Hunter as manager, will perpet-
uate her husband's memory by the establishment of one
of the best and largest houses in the city for staple and
fancy groceries The premises occupied are of ample di-
mensions, and contain a fine stock of bottle sauces, pick-
les.etc. The house makes a specialty of fine teas, coffees
and sugars. The trade is both wholesale and retail, and ex-
tends through Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. When Mr.
J. M. Hunter assumed control the business was very
much run down, being valued at only $800 per
month. In six years, through his efficient man-
agement, it was valued at $53,000 per year. Mr
J. M. Hunter was an energetic, honorable busi-
ness man, prominent alike in social and commer-
cial circles, and beloved by all for his affable and win-
ning manner. His death left an aching void not only
in the home, but in business circles. The present man-
ager, Mr. A. A. Hunter, has had sole management of
the establishment for three years, the last two years of
Mr. J. M. Hunter's life having been spent in California
in an unsuccessful quest for health. Mr. A. A. Hunter
is a native of Indiana and a prominent member of the
Knights of Honor, and no effort is spared on his part to
please and satisfy each and every one of the numerous
patrons. Both Mrs. J. M. Hunter and Mr. A. A. Hun-
ter have always been active in church work, and have
each set aside one-tenth of their income for the assist-
ance of church enterprises
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
JOHN GUEDELHOEFER.
The enormous increase in the demand for carriage
and wagons of all grades has rendered their manufac-
ture a prominent industry in all parts of the United
States. Indianapolis has long been regarded as a lead-
ing source of supply in this line, and one of the oldest,
best-known and most reliable houses engaged in it is
edly
that of John Guedelhoefer, This house
prominent as manufactuiers uf vehicles ot all descrip-
tions for draft and business purposes. Mr. Guedel-
hoefer is a native of Germany, and has resided in In-
dianapolis since 1869. He has been trained in the art
of carriage making from his youth up. and possesses
an intimate knowledge of all the details of the business
and the requirements of the public in the direction of
trade. He founded his present concern in a very small
way in 1873, at first occupying on South street a shop,
only 12 feet square. But the superior excellence of his
work soon attracted the attention of the trade, and the
business developed at a very rapid rate. In 1886 he
purchased a triangular piece of ground at the junction
of West Georgia street and Kentucky avenue, and at
once proceeded to erect the commodious buildings now
occupied by him. These consist of a blacksmith shop,
50x60 feet, a wagon factory. 20x80 feet, and a paint and
finish shop. 40x100 feet in dimensions. The business
is still rapidly increasing, and in the early part of 18'J;^
he was obliged to enlarge his buildings by an addition
of 60x100 feet. Steam power is at hand, and from twenty
to twenty-five skilled workmen are employed. All the
operatives of the house are conducted under the per-
sonal supervision of Mr Guedelhoefer. thus insuring
only such products as will withstand the most critical
tests, both in regard to the materials used in their con-
, and the workmanship employed. The work
:uted by hand, and the vehicles here turned
nsurpassed by any in ihe market for strength,
lightness, ease of draft and thorough reliability, while
tho prices which prevail are such as challenge compe-
tition. Prompt attention is given to repairing and gen-
eral jobbing, and the trade of the house is large and
active. Mr. Guedelhoefer is a prominent member of
the Carriage Builders' Association. The telephone call
of the office is 287.
HEEB & 0S30RN.
nerit and etticiency the Indianapolis
Business University is the most solid and successful ed-
ucational establishment in the West. This university
is the outcome of a business school established in 1850
by Mr. W. M. Scott, and conducted by him for some
years, passing later under the c 'Utrol of Messrs. Thomas
J. Bryant and P R. Spencer until 1864. It then be-
came one of the many Bryant & Stratton colleges. In
1885 the various interests were consolidated into the
Indianapolis Business University, Messrs. Emmet J,
Heeb and Elisba B, Osborn assuming charge of the in-
stitution in 1887 Mr. Heeb is an experienced business
educator who had directed the affairs of the concern
for several ye'^rs previously, and now acts as manager.
The superintendent of instruction. Mr. Elisha B. Os-
born, is an expert accountant and business educator of
sixteen years' experience, and has been with the univer-
sity since 1886. It is desirably located, since 1874 on
the fourth floor of the When Block, and has a frontage
of 140 feet on Pennsylvania street. The depth of the
place is lUO feet, divided into eight spacious, well-
lighted, ventilated and cheery front rooms, with ample
room for the accommodation of 700 students. The in-
stitution is open the year round, and a night school is
also maintained. A full business course includes book-
keeping, commercial arithmetic, business penmanship,
commercial law, correspondence, grammar, spelling,
business papers, banking, business practice and office
training lectures. The shorthand course comprises
phonography, dictation and amanuensis work, reporting
and speeding, office training, typewriting, penmanship,
correspondence and spelling. Then there are combi-
nation courses. Eight first-class and competent teach-
ers being employed for the main departments, besides a
number of assistant teachers Students come here from
all parts of the United States, and the high regard in
which the university is held may be inferred from the
large enrollment of 542 scholars in 1892. Ladies are
here afforded equal facilities with gentlemen in every
department. Messrs Heeb & Osborn are thorough dis-
nplished gentlemen,
nrd
bes
J of the
MADISON BREWING COMPANY.
The- Madison Brewing Company for many year ^ past
has deservedly maintained a high reputation for its
products, ranking on a par with the most eminent con-
cerns of its kind in the West. The brewery is located
at Madison, Ind , on the banks of the Ohio river, where
it has been in existence over forty years, being, in fact,
the oldest brewery in the state. An immense business
is done there, both in the brewing and bottling of their
celebrated Madison XXX ale and porter, Pilsener,
Bohemian and export beer, the two latter being a lead-
ing specialty, their superior excellence rendering them
fast sellers everywhere. This brewery has an annual
producing capacity of 200,000 barrels, the bottling
capacity also being very large, and is second to few, if
any, establishments in the state. The plant is com-
plete, modern in construction, and covers a large acre-
age of ground, consisting of store-houses, brew-houses,
offices, boiler-houses, ice macnine and refrigerator
houses, wash-houses, malt-houses, elevators, bottling-
houses, stables, cooper shops, shipping and packing de-
partments. The large and increasing demands made
upon the resources of the company has urged upon
them the necessity, within the past year, of completely
overhauling and enlarging the entire premises. New
and improved machinery has been put in, three new ice
machines hive been added, along with other features
that have greatly increased the facility for rapid work
and the efficiency of the means in turning out superior
products. The present capacity of the bottling branch
is forty barrels per day. The president of the company
is Mr. John Ross; the vice-president, Mr. James Hill;
the secretary, Mr. Charles A. Korbly; the superin-
tendent, Mr. A. C. Griener. The distributing point for
the products of this reliable establishment is Indianapo-
lis, an agency having been started here about seven
years ago and placed in charge of Mr. George O. Grif-
fin This estimable gentleman has most ably demon-
strated his admirable business capacity by the great
impetus he has given to the company's trade, the wide-
spread and growing reputation of the Madison Brewery
in these parts proving him to be fully wide awake and
progressive, and the right man in the right place.
The agency quarters, at 86 and 83 South Delaware
street, are central and commodious, comprising two
spacious floors and a basement, having dimensions of
45x200 feet. These premises are well adapted to the
purpose in view, and are most adequately equipped with
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
boxes, cold storage capacity, etc., wiih ample accommo-
dations for several car loads of beer There are also
elevators to facilitate the handling of the large stock
that is constantly kept on hand and leceived daily
direct from the brewery in car-load lots. The goods
emanating from the Madison Brewery, and particularly
the old XXX Madison Ale and Porter, have a national
reputation for purity and superior flavor, possessing
rare tonic strength that recommends them especially
as a health-giving beverage of high class Only the
best malt and imported Bavarian hops are used, and
they are so carefully and scientifically treated as to
bring out a product that is unsurpassed in general ex-
cellence. Moreover, the prime quality of the beer is
enhanced by the large storage facilities of the brewery
that allow large quantities to lie in stock, and thus ac-
quire that maturity which is an important essential
omitted by many breweries less fully equipped than the
Madison. Mr. Griffin controls a large trade among pri-
vate families, hotels, cafes, dealers, etc.. giving steady
employment to fifteen hands, and keeps eight delivery
wagons constantly running to all parts of the city
JULIUS MIE5SEN.
A deservedly successful and ably conducted house in
Indianapolis, and which receives a very large share of
public support and patronage is that of Mr, Julius Mies-
sen, the widely known confectioner and caterer, at 41
East Nortd street. Mr, Miessen, who is a native of
Germany, founded this prosperous house in ISVS, in
premises located at 180 Virginia avenue. His business
from the start assumed large proportions, and in Decem-
ber. 1890. he was compelled to seek more spacious
quarters at his present address. Here he occupies a
ground floor and basement, each having an area of 3l.'x60
feet. The manufacturing and baking departments are
in the basement and are thoroughly equipped with the
most modern and latest improved appliances, while sev-
eral skilled confectioners and bakers are employed. The
store, on the ground floor, together with ice cream par-
lors in the rtar. are very handsomely fitted up in oak
and present a very attractive and inviting appearance
A massive soda-water fountain adds to the completeness
of the equipment, and a large and varied stock, renewed
daily, is carried. Mr. Miessen makes all kinds of pure
and wholesome sweetmeats and bon-bons, ices and ice
creams, cakes, pies, bread, jellies, meats, salads, etc.
He makes a specialty of supplying all the delicacies in
season for banquets, balls, wedding parties and the fam-
ily table, and his services are in continued demand.
His prices are always moderate, and ordrrs receive im-
mediate attention The telephone call is ViV^
W. D. ALLISON COMPAN>
A ho
)se manufactures have commanded such
attention that they have been shipped not only to all
parts of the United States, but to Europe, South Amer-
ica, Mexico and other parts of the civilized world, is
justly regarded with pride by all our citizens. Such a
is that of the \V. ]
Company, located
f 6^ a - I ITr^l" 85 and 87 East South ;
engaged in his
table fact that
comfortable, CO
operating table ever invented.
Mattoon, 111 .
', and has e\er since been
line of trade. It is an indispu-
devised and perfected the most
nd useful operating chair and
These are made from
apholstered i
leather of any desired color, silk or mohaii
special styles and designs, and are not only practically
useful, but are highly ornamental to any apartmt-nt
The manner in which these chairs and tablts can be
inclined, tilted and operated is little short of marvel-
ous, and renders them an absolute necessity to all phy-
sicians and surgeons. In fact, it has come to be recog-
nized that no parlors, office, etc., utilized by these pro-
fessional gentlemen is complete without one of Allison's
chairs or tables. The Allison Combination Instrument
Cabinet is also deserving of special commendation, as
being the only one which is thoroughly aseptic and
proof against dust and dampness The company also
pays particular attention to all orders for phypicians'
specialties, supplies and furniture, and as they employ
none but experts in each department, and have a thor-
ough knowledge of the requirements of these profes-
sional gentlemen, they are in a position to give them
complete satis action as regards quality and prices A
l.Trge stock of articles made on the spot is always car-
ried, and the splendid four-story structure utilized by
the company is always open to those who wish to ex-
amine the working of the articles, or to see how care-
fully they are made. Steady employment is given to a
large number of expert workmen, among whom are
ried, and the most skillful cabinet makers, finishers, up-
holsterers, etc., in the country. Six experienced travel-
ing salesmen are kept upon the road, and a large num-
ber of local agents are scattered throughout the country.
The company have found it necessary to establish an
office af 1530 Masonic Temple, Chicago, 111., and at 44
St. Mary Axe, London, E C , England, in order to
fully meet the growing requirements of their trade.
Mr Allison was elected to the important and responsi-
ble position of city clerk in Mattoon just before leaving
Club and 'the Masonic body in this city.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
HENDRICKS & COOPER.
A
the representati\
e whole
sale boot a
nd shoe
Indianapolis spec
al I otic
3 is due to
he firm
cl<s & Cooper. \
ho are
the oldest
in this
in the
state. The busir
ess was
establishec
thirty-
tour
years
ago by V. K, H
sndricks
under the
style of
V. K- Hendricks & Co , and fifteen years ago Mr. W,D
Cooper became a member of the firm, the present firm
name being then adopted. The premises utilized for
business purposes comprise an entire three-story and
basement building, 85 and 87 South Meridian street,
which has dimensions of 33x190 feet. They carry a
varied assortment of boots, shoes, slippers and rubbers
of all styles and sizes in medium and fine grades. The
firm maintains close and favorable relations with manu-
facturers, which enables them to keep at all limes a well
aasorted stock. They offer exceptional inducements to
retailers in variety, quality and prices, and do a large
and steadily increasing jobbing trade throughout the
territory tributary to Indianapolis, which requires the
constant services of five traveling salesmen and a full
indoor staff. Mr. V. K. Hendricks, the founder, started
business in a small way on Washington street in 1859.
The members of the firm were among the pioneers on
Meridian street. They have but recently occupied the
'arge and beautiful rooms above referred to, 85 and 87
South Meridian street, immediately south of their
old stand. Mr. Cooper's long experience in the jobbing
boot and shoe business, and his favorable and pleasant
acquaintance with the trade of this locality, has added
much to the success and prosperity of the house Both
3bers of the fir
men and
omers and friends
MERIDIAN NATIONAL BANK.
A financial institution which has in the highest degree
retained the confidence of the public, and has pursued
an eminently prosperous career, is the Meridian National
Bank. Its high standing and unusual popularity is due
to the sound and conservative policy ever pursued by its
executive. President Gallup's keen insight into the
current of trade and the state of the money market has
become generally recognized, and bis close attention to
the guidance of the affairs of the bank has been continu-
ous ever since the bank's incorporation in 1871, and in
which year Mr. Gallup was elected president, having re-
tained the chair for a number of years. The best proof
of the bank's solid prosperity is best shown by its last
has a cash capital of $200, UUO,
780,000
rplus
mi
HENDRICKS & COOPER,
Wholesale Boots and Shoes,
85 and 87 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET.
fund of *150,0C0, besides an additional sum of S:«,64G in
undivided profits. It is the popular favorite with active
business men and has the accounts of many of the lead-
ing concerns in town. Its individual deposits average
near $900,000, while its total of deposits reaches over
$1,300000. Its loans and discounts average over $1,-
000,000, thus insuring large earnings. In every respect
the bank's condition is most creditable to the officers and
directors. The bank transacts a general business, re-
ceiving the accounts of banks, bankers, corporations and
individuals, discounting approved commercial paper,
buying and selling foreign exchange, issuing drafts on
Europe, and making collections on all points. In this
field the bank has most desirable connections, among its
correspondents being the Fourth National Bank of New
York, Merchants' National of Chicago, First National
Bank of Cincinnati, First National of Boston, Fourth
National of St. Louis, Central National Bank of Cleve-
land, Central National of Philadelphia, Merchants of
Baltimore, and Bank of Commerce of Louisville. To
those out of town having collections to make here the
Meridian National offers special facilities and lowest
rates- President Gallup is one of the leading capitalists
of Indianapolis, and is one of the recognized authorities
in financial circles. Mr. Frederick Fahnley, the vice-
president, is a successful business man, head of the
largest wholesale millinery house between New York and
Chicago. Mr. A. F. Kopp, the cashier, has been identi-
fied with the bank since 1873 and was appointed cashier
in 1885. He brings to bear special qualifications, and is
universally popular with customers. The gentlemen
named above and Messrs. Henry Wetzel, J. E. Robert-
son, G. A. Schnull and William Haueisen form the
Board of Directors, in every respect able and representa-
premises at 8 East Washington street, having heavy
cabinet finished oak fixtures, with vault and all the mod-
ern conveniences. This is in every respect a model
to the solid growth and development of Indianapolis.
GEO. W. SLOAN.
There are few establishments in Inc
can refer to a prosperous existence of close c
century under one management. Such, however, is the
record of the well-known drug house of Mr. Geo. W.
Sloan, at 32 West Washington street. Sloan's pharmacy
is one of many the oldest and most noted drug establish-
ments in the city, was founded by Mr. Sloan, and
during the many years that have since intervened it has
been a leading and popular purchasing center, a
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
109
position it still retains in the face of ihe fiercest com
petition. The store is vety commodious, having an are^
of 25x100 feet. It is handsomely and appropriately fur-
nished with all the latest modern improvements, includ
ing large display windows, marble cou
beautiful soda water fountain, etc. Mr. Sloan keeps
constantly on hand the largest and most complete stock
of drugs, medicines and chemicals to be found in the city;
also chemical and pharmaceutical preparations, pro-
prietary remedies of long and well established merit and
reputation, toilet and fancy goods, druggists' sundries.
imported and domestic mineral waters, physicians' and
surgeons' requisites, and in fact everything pertaining to
a first-class pharmacy. Mr. Sloan is an extensive manu-
facturer of tonics, extracts, medicated wines and elixirs,
Sloan's Carbolized Dentifrices are on sale all over the
country, and it is the best preparation of the kind on the
market. Among other articles prepared here are Sloan's
Beef, Iron and Wine, Sloans Cod Liver Oil Emulsion,
etc. He is ex-president of the American
cal Association, and is also a charter i
Board of Trade, being one of its govern
and a member of the Commercial Club,
HENRY NICOLAI.
A leading and popular source of supply
choice meats in the section of the city i
located is that of Mr Henry Nicolai, at 9
setts avenue. Mr. Nicolai is a live, wide-awake r
much enterprise and excellent business aptitude, a
joys a large first-class patronage He has been
lished in business since 1869. and in 1891 bui
handsome New York granite front building in wh
is now located The store is fitted up with oak fi
and a refrigerator of 5,000 pound capacity. In size i;
18x80 feet, and all the surroundings are m keeping w
the character and a model of neatness and cleanline
Every day Mr. Nicolai receives the choi
fresh meats of all kinds, and always keeps in stock salt
and smoked meats and sausage and bologna of his own
manufacture. He cures all meats sold by him, and ob- y~^
tains his supplies from the best producing sources. He ig^
handles only the choicest to be obtained, and can always
guarantee^verything placed before patrons, and prices
are always the lowest. Four assistants are employed, -r,—
and delivery teams are always in active service, Mr. "'
Nicolai.who wasborn in Evansville. Ind . has resided in
Indianapolis since 1851, He is a veteran of the war
and served in the 68ih Indiana Infantry. He belongs
to the Geo. H Thomas Post, G, A,^^ . and the Union
Veteran Legion, Camp 80, and the Odd Fellows and
Encampment.
HENRY NICOLAI,
No. 91 HASSACHUSETTS AVENUE.
FORT, JOHNSTON & CO.
The live stock commi-.sion bu-,ine5s in Indianapolis is
admittedly one of the most important and influential fac-
tors of the rapid development of the city's trade and
commercial pre-eminence. Among the old established
and leading followers of this line of enterprise are the
members of the well-known firm of Fort. Johnston &
Co., whose offices are in the Exchange Building at the
Union Slock Yards. This business was inaugurated in
1878 by Messrs. Barnhizer and W. M Johnston, suc-
ceeded by Messrs. Fort & Johnston, and from its incep-
tion obtained a foremost position in the trade, which
the house has ever since most ably maintained. In
l»S8 Messrs, E. M Wilkinson & Brother acquired an
interest in the concern, and the present style of firm
title was then adopted. Mr. Fort is one of the oldest
stock men in this section, having been identified with
the business since 1873, and is always alive to the fluc-
tuations and needs of the market. The premises util-
ized as offices are neatly fitted up, and the facilities
enjoyed by the firm are A 1 in every respect. Their
trade is of immense proportions, from two to three mil-
lion dollars' worth of stock annually passing through
' ■ ■ ' They receive daily
attle, sheep and hogs fr
Indi;
■liable s.
nd othe
and do a very heavy trade with the local packers, butch-
ers and dealers, as well as large shipping business with
New York, Baltimore, Richmond, Buffalo, Pittsburgh
and Chicago. Daily sales are held, and are attended
by the representatives of the leading packers and deal-
ers in the country. No firm can offer to breeders and
shippers such undoubted advantages of a quick and
profitable market, while to the trade they can at all
limes guarantee the fulfillment of all commissions and
orders, of whatever magnitude, in a prompt and satis-
1,-ictory manner. They ' "' ' '
Mgnrr
tted for the prompt
i rendered and proceeds
Indi;
and i
ber of the Commercial Club, Mr. Johnston occupied the
first office in the new building at the Stock Yards. He
zinc mines in Barry County, Missouri. Messrs. Wilk-
inson & Bro. are engaged in the grain trade at Knights-
town, Ind , and are also connected with the Citizens
First National Bank of that town. The members of the
firm are all men of great business experience and ability,
and combine to form the most influential, as well as
most substantial firm engaged in this line of trade.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
FOSTER & BENNETT LUMBER COMPANY
A leading feature of the great industries of Indian
lis is the trade in lumber and building materials. 1
Dterprise displayed by those handling and manufact
pan
ated
03-120 No
large and growing trade
which adds greatly to
the commercial welfare
of our city. The house
of the Foster & Ben-
nett Lumber Company,
this sta
e. The m
en
ton o
this relia
bl
house
n lumber
n
buildin
circles car
with il
n
conlidence enjojed
in
a grea
er degree
h
proof posi
n
covLnnR a ground area of three acres, and with its
splendid equipment of modern machinery and ingenious
labor saving devices, is the most complete mill in the
state. The planing mill, sash, door and blind factory
include a two-story building, 14('xl80 feet in area, and
The ample switch
r" railway afford splf
lus shipments. The p
ed and finished lumbei
iiiatfJiU lii'i ii
mnnn.
)duct includes all kinds
sash, doors, blinds, fram
mouldings, etc., th
specialty being vene
ed doors and fineint
ior finish, the finest n
terial being used
l.^"-',
ness has been m sue
cessful operation sinct T^74 \\h nit 1 m I 1 1 \
Messrs. C. C. Foster & Co In 1^ 4 it u .n rj: r t !
as the C. C- Foster Lumber Compiny with a capitil ot
$50,000, and in 1890 was reorganized under its present
style with an increased capital of $150 000 The trade
conducted in the different branches is widespread and
commanding in proportions. The plant of the com-
ery c
the
and
workmanship of the
products having long
been recognized and
duly appreciated in the
market. The connec-
tions of the house with
able opportunity of the
market for the procure-
ment of lumber of any
description. and to offer
trade as regards relia-
bility of goods and lib-
erally of terms and
prices which command
attention and challenge
successful competition.
The president, Mr C,
C Foster, is one of the
vice presidents of the
member of the Board of
Trade, presid-^nt of the
Atla
ags As
/lutual Home Sav-
and Loan Associa-
a member of the
Builde
V Ir.aiie buil
ings A 100 horse
-power
there is a «xl8 fool
boiler,
le lurna
ces are arrange
d either to burn nat
ral gas
rplussh
vings. Thew
arehouse and offices
occupy
irame building
40x160 feet in dimensions,
75 to 100 men being
steadily employed.
There
umerou
5 large sheds
or the storage of d
ry and
the Commercial and the Columbia clubs. Mr. H. T.
I-ii-nnett, the vice-president and treasurer, is a member
of the Commercial Clnb and the Builders' Exchange.
Mr. Louis A. Budenz. the secretary, who has been iden-
tified with the business for ten years past, is a member
of the Commercial tlub and sectrelary of the Keystone
Land and Improvement Company.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, TUL CAPri'AL CITY OF INDLWA.
UACOB METZGER & CO
The largest, finest and most compl
bottling (
of Indiana is that of Messrs
Jacob Met2ger& Co., at 30 and 33 East Maryland street.
Mr. Metzger.who is the sole proprietor, began the busi-
ness in 1877 and in 1884, the trade bad expanded to such
proportions as to render increased facilities absolutely
necessary. Accordingly with his usual enterprise, he
erected his present handsome and spacious building.
four stones %Mtl basement in heuht 11x118 feet,
equipment of all machinery driven by j " '
steam engine and all modern appliances known to the
business Mr Metzger is the sole bottler of the P.
Lieber Brewing Company's celebrated export Tafel
beer, and is a large dealer and bottler in foreign and do-
mestic beers, ales, porters, wines and mineral waters,
his trade which is wholesale exclusively, covering thi?
states of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky. Among
the high grade goods he handles may be mentioned the
productions of the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company of
Milwaukee, Wis.. Old Time Ale and Porter, Carling's
Ale. Porter and Half and Half, Bass' Ale. Guinness'
Extra Stout, Dog's Head Bass Ale, McMullen's White
Label Bass Ale, Hunyadi Water. Appollinaris Water.
orn. Congress and Vichy, Martinsville Mineral Water.
Delatour Soda Water, Kentucky Blue Lick Water,Import-
ed and Domestic Ginger Ale. Imported Club Soda Water,
Foreign and Domestic Wines of every kind. Blackberry
brandy. Foreign and Domestic Champagnes. His stock
is absolutely unrivaled for variety, delicacy, purity or
general excellence, and his goods are favorites wherever
introduced. He has recently added to his business a
perfect equipment for the manufacture of carbonated
goods, together with a Burnstead Still for distilling pure
water which is used for Syphon Seltzer, ginger ale and
all soda waters, and is the most wholesome that can be
made. Mr. Metzger is a native of Germany, but came
to this city in 1850, and is prominent in business circles
and enjoys the esteem of the community and all with
whom he has business relations. He is a member of
the Commercial Club
Victoria beltzer in jugs.
Water, Cloveidale Lithia Wa
Wa
Mirera
Waters, Haih
DYER & RASSMANN,
The substantial progress that a city makes during any
given period is perhaps due more to that class of real
estate dealers who have identified themselves closely
with the welfare of the place, and prefer to see and aid
her steady growth, rather than to assist in those unnat-
ural inflations so aptlv termed "booms." In the front
rank in this class, who have done much to place Indian-
apolis in her present prosperous condition, are the firm
of Messrs. Dyer & Rassmann, whose offices are eligibly
located at 31 Circle street. These gentlemen began
business in 1882. and have gradually formed the most
inlluential connections, until they transact the largest
renting business in the city. They conduct a genei al
real estate business in buying, selling, renting and ex-
changing realty, loaning money up to sums of S■^'),COO
upon first-cIass real estate security, the placing of in-
surance in companies of known stability, and the man-
agement of estate for non-resident owners, keeping
them in the highest productive condition The firm
have the largest list of properly to rent in the city, and
can suit all customers in need of stores, offices, manu-
factories, rooms, flats or houses. They represent the
fallowing well-known insurance companies: National of
Hartford. Conn : American of New York; Pbcrnix of
London. England, and Reading of Pennsylvania, all
of which are financially strong, and are noted for the
promptness with which all losses are settled. The
specialty of the firm is large real estate deals, many of
which have been carried through most successfully
Mr. S. M Dyer is a native of Indiana, and a member
of the Board of Trade and the Commercial and Colum-
bia Clubs. Mr. E. C. Rassmann was also born in this
state, and belongs to the Commercial Club, and holds
the honored position of vice-president of the city coun-
cil. Both gentlemen have had a long and valuable ex-
perience in their business, and are recognized as author-
ities upon values, both present and prospective
LAMBUR PHARMACY.
Unquestionably one of the most reliable and popular
drug stores in this city is that known as Lambur Phar-
macy, located at 99 Indiana avenue, and of which Mrs.
Chas. Lambur is the owner, and Mr. W. E. Menden-
hall the efficient manager. This business was founded
in 1873 by Dr. Davis, subsequently the firm of Dill &
Davis was formed, and they were succeeded by Mr. J
B. Dill Mr Louis Eichrodt, then Dill & Lambur suc-
ceeded from whom Mr. Chas Lambur purchased the
business in 18,85. In August, 1891, the lamented de-
cease of Mr. Charles Lambur to'ok place, and since then
the business has been conducted by his widow, with the
assistance of Mr. W. E Mendenhall as manager, a gen-
tleman who had previously been connected with the
house for four years. The store occupied is very neatly
and tastefully fitted up, and is perfect in its equipment,
every facility and convenience being at hand for the
handling and attractive display of the large and varied
stock carried. The latter embraces a full line of pure
drugs and chemicals, also everything in the line of
druggists' sundries, physicians' supplies, toilet articles
perfumes, soaps, proprietary remedies of recognized
merit, pharmaceutical preparations of Mr Mendenhall's
superior production, and all the requirements for the
sick room and nursery. Fine brandies, whiskies and
wines, both domestic and imported, are carried in stock
for medicinal purposes. The prescription department
is under the direct supervision of Mr. Mendenhall, and
all prescriptions are compounded accurately, special
care being taken with those prescriptions whose medic-
inal value depends upon the quality of the materials
used, and care exercised in their combination. The
standard preparations of Squibb, Merck and other noted
American and European chemists only are used in this
important department, and none but regularly and
properly qualified assistants are engaged. Mr Men-
denhall has had a very wide experience extending over
a period of twelve years, and was brought up in the
professioi under the guidance of his father, Mr. A B.
Mendenhall, a prominent druggist of this city. He is
a pleasant, courteous gentleman, and is hifhly esteemed
in both business and social circles.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
KIPP BROTHERS COMPANY
Indianapolis has become
bulion for goods of every d
country extends east, west and south over a
and prosperous territory. It is the headqi
Kipp Bros. Co . importers and jobbers of fancy goods
sporting goods, notions, etc., which has the distinction
of being the largest and most important house of its
: of New York. The business was established
by Messrs. A. and R. Kipp
Kipp Bros , at its present location, 3V
nd was developed upc
until in February, 181)8, the vast interesi
duly incorporated under the laws of Indiana with a cap
ital of $160,000, Mr. A Kipp is president, and Mr R
Kipp secretary and treasurer. The company utilize the
:-story and basement building at the above ad
having dimensicms of 45x100 feet, every inch of
dries, fancy good:
glassware, dolls, toys, games and books, wooden and w
baby carriages and fireworks, flags and dec
rations." Numerous illustrated catalogues of the ditfe
ent departments are issued, which all interested sh u
obtain. The
with the leading manufacturers in Europe and Amcr ca
which enables the company to at once place in stock new
goods of all kinds immediately as they are produced
and they are also enabled to fill any order, no matter
how large, with the least possble delay The officers
and heads of departments are gentlemen
ence and have a thorough practical knowledge of th
wants of the trade. Steady employment is given to ,
force of forty assistants in the house, and eleven e\pe
rienced traveling salesmen are kept on the road attend
and looking after the interests of th
house throughout the vast territory covered by its oper
ations, which e.vtends over Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Illinois, Michigan. Neb
Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Kentucky,
pany's southern sample room being located at Louis
ville, Ky. The business is one of the most importan
having its headquarters in this city, and forms no smal
feature both as regards volume and activity, Messrs
A. and R Kipp, to whose enterprise foresight and abil
lonfidence of
has become a
recognized as
they handle.
uccess is due, enjoy the
the whole community. The fir
veritable trade-mark which is everywhe
; answering the high quality of the goods
THE INDIANAPOLIS NATIONAL BANK-
le importance of Indianapolis as one of the great
cial centers of the United States is forcible demon-
ed by the record and solid prosperity of her lead-
lanks. One of the oldest and most thoroughly rep-
itative in every respect is the Indianapolis National
I Bank, whose offices are conveniently located corner of
Washington and Pennsylvania streets. It was duly
^ organized and incorporated in 1864, under the National
' response to an urgent demand among
' the business men of this city and state for increased
:ial facilities. Mr. Theodore P. Haughey has
worthily discharged the duties of the presidency from
I the bank's inception, and its solid prosperity and uni-
versal popularity is a sufficient indication of the ability
and integrity of the management. Mr. Henry Latham
was cashier up to November, 18b8. when he retired and
J was succeeded by Mr, Edwin E. Rexford, who has been
identified with the bank since 1873, and was
ly assistant cashier. He is in every respect spe-
ially qualified for this post, and customers have prompt
and efficient service. Mr. W. F. C. Golt is the efficient
assistant cashier. In 1881 the banks charter was duly
reaivved for another term of twenty years.. It is the
most popular bank in town with active business men,
and has the accounts of the leading mercantile and man-
ufacturing concerns of Indianapolis. Its last statement
a •flourishing condition it is in. With a
capital of $304),OOOit has resources of $2,515,000.
a fund of over $140,000 is to the credit of "surplus
J ndivided profits." Its lines of deposits average much
two millions of dollars, alone an indication of the
I popular confidence reposed in this institution, while its
ind discounts average nearly one and a half mil-
z>i dollars, assuring splendid earnings, and this
Dank nas always been a regular dividend payer with
' stock held at a high premium. A general business is
transacted, the accounts of banks, bankers, corporations
and individuals being received, while approved com-
mercial paper is discounted, and a specialty is made of
all points, through its chain of corre-
j spondents. which includes the Tbird National Bank of
- .V York, Chase National of New York, Commercial
tional and National Bank of the Republic of Chicago,
tional Hide and Leather Bank of Boston, Third
lional Bank of Cincinnati, National Bank of Com-
and Boatman's Bank of St. Louis, etc.' The
bank is a United States depository for this district, and
is in every respect one of the most prominent and influ-
ential in the state. President Haughey is one of the
best known capitalists of the Middle States, and is also
the president of the Citizens Bank of Noblesville. Ind.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUS'IRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
, financier of the highest char
A. W. STEVENS & SON.
America is the leading headquarters of the
agricultural implements and machinery, and
ceeding year the trade steadily growi
magnitude. One of the oldest and leading represent
tives of this line of manufacture is Mr. A. W. Steven
who in ly43 made his first agricultural machine at Geno
N Y He subsequently removed to Auburn, in tl
■ ' nail beginning, he is to-day
the head of one of the largest agricultural implement
manufacturing establishments in the world ; the works
covering acres of ground, and bring into requisition the
services of hundreds of workmen. Some years ago,
Mr. Stevens took his son, Mr. Le Roy W. Stevens, in
partnership, and formed the firm of A. W. Stevens &
Son. In February, 1893, the present company was in-
corporated under the laws of the state of New York,
with a large capital. Mr. A. W. Stevens, founder of
the business, is president; Bernard Timmerman, vice-
president ; Le Roy W. Stevens, treasurer and general
manager, and Chas, B. Quick, secretary. The company
manufacture the world renowned Stevens' grain
thresher and separators, traction, plain and skid en-
gines, genuine French buhr corn and feed mills, power
corn shellers, all steel arched frame spring tooth har-
rows, sulky hay rakes and spring tooth riding and walk-
ing cultivators. These various machines and imple-
ments have never failed to demonstrate their efficiency
and superiority wherever introduced and tested, and
the demand is annually increasing. They are all made
of the best materials, perfectly put together and com-
bine every feature of strength and durability. Branch
houses have been established in various parts of this
country and Europe, and business operations are con-
ducted on a large scale. The branch in this city was
established some years ago, and is under the manage-
ment of Mr. J. S. Robinson. His office isSuiteS, Cham-
ber of Commerce Building, and warehouse, 128 Ken-
tucky avenue, where is kept a full assortment of all the
various implements and machines made by the com-
pany, also parts attachments, etc., also full line of extras
and repairs kept in stock. Mr. Robinson's territory em-
braces the whole of the state of Indiana, and during
bis residence in this city he has disposed of many
hundreds of the Stevens machines. Enterprise and
honorable dealing are prominent factors
achie
and be
and i
the I
the
: of the gr
Its and n
buildings.
nade for the purposes ini
n volume and magnitude. In conse-
wing demand for the agricultural im-
ichines, the company is erecting addi-
icreasing the facilities and the capa-
M. SELLS & CO.
Unioi
Stock Yords
The trade in live stock
Indianapolis is steadily growing and incre;
portance, and among the oldest established
kctive firms engaged" in the business is that
M. Sells & Co., who, as live stock commission mer-
chants, receive consignments regularly of cattle, sheep
and hogs from the best producing sections, and it is safe
to say that no others have better arrangements or facili-
ties at the yards for the care and handling of stock,
while at all times they guarantee quick sales and prompt
and satisfactory returns. Orders and special commis-
sions receive attention, and all transactions are con-
ducted upon strict business principles. The business
of the house was founded in 1877, when the Un
Yards were first opened for business, by Messrs. I
Sells and James McKee, who conducted the enterpr!
until 1880, when Mr. McKee retired and Mr. T
Graves acquired an interest in the business. Be
members of the firm are thoroughly posted in all t
details of the business, acquired from long practical f
perience. They have a wide acquaintance in the ci
and have established a name and reputation as busini
men greatly redounding to their credit
lends to the cattle sales and Mr. Graves
the hog department. All communicati
of Messrs.
1 Stock
:r. Sells at-
by mafr or
nsignments
of all kinds of live stock are solicited. Four competent
assistants are employed, and the annual transactions of
this well known and substantial firm amount to about
$■5,000,000. Mr. Graves was born in Bloomfield, Ky.,
where he resided until he came to Indianapolis in 1S79,
and where he was interested in a large stock farm. Mr.
Sells is a native of the state, and in 1865 came to this
city where he has since been engaged in his present
business. Both gentlemen are in the prime of life and
highly regarded for their integrity, probity and business
ability.
STOCKTON. GILLESPIE & CO.
the United State
Dealeri
There is no branch of (
or elsewhere, that is of m
intimately into
the buying and selling oi
stock will find it greatly to their advantage to try the
Indianapolis market before shipping elsewhere, as it is
one of the best in the country, and has facilities for
handling cattle, sheep and bogs, second to none. In this
connection we desire to make special reference to the
progressive and reliable firm of Messrs. Stockton, Gil-
lespie & Co., live stock commission merchants, whose
office is in Room 14 of the Exchange Building at the
Union Stock Y'ards. This business was established in
18S'J by Messrs. W. \V. Stockton, B. W. Gillespie and
C. H. Clark. The firm handle weekly large numbers
of cattle, bogs and sheep. Consignments of live stock
receive the immediate personal attention of the partners,
who have had great experience, and possess influential
connections and perfect facilities. They offer to ship-
pers every inducement in the way of liberal advances,
and prompt returns for stock consigned, and wire sales
as soon as made. All communications by mail or tele-
graph are promptly answered, and patrons are request-
ed to ship stock in their own names to Ithe care of the
firm. Mr. Stockton was born in this city, and for five
years was connected with the firm of Middlesworth,
Gravhill&Ccascattlesalesman, and filled the same po-
sition for seven years with the firm of Baber & Co. He
is a prominent member of the Masonic order. Mr. Gil-
lespie is also a native of Indianapolis, and has been
connected with the commercial interests of the city all
of his life. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias.
Mr. Clark, who is a native of the state, was formerly
secretary of the Indianapolis Lumber Company, and is
a prominent Freemason, having acquired the 3'.3d degree
in that order. They are pleasant, courteous and popu-
lar business men, and are thoroughly reliable and hon-
orable in their dealings.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
One of the best known among the manufacturing con-
cerns in its line in the country is the Port Huron En-
gine and Thresher Company, which has acquired a de
served prominence and a high reputation for the superi-
ority of the engines and- separators manufactured by
them. The home office and factory of the company is
ground
requisition. The company has been established since about
1850, and in that time turned out thousands of farm en-
gines and threshers, etc, which have been sold in all
the grain producing sections of the United States and
Europe. The officers of the company are Chas, F.
Harrington, president; Henry Howard, vice-president;
Frank A. Peavey, manager and treasurer ; Elmer D.
Vann.se, superintendent, and W. J. Stillman is
manager of the branch house in this city. The com-
"Pm
^ j::.
p-rny 1
aregr
ouped and CO
nprise machine shops, wood
working
shops
blacksmith
shops, foundry, pattern
shops,
paint
shops, boile
shops, testing house, engit
e house.
a nun
ber of warehouses, also spacious yard fo
r storing
lumbe
r. A powertu
steam engine and battery of boilers
opera
es the machinery, which is of the newest
pattern,
and I
ae services of 250 skilled artisans are bro
ght into
and traction portable and stationery engines
fDf burning wood coil or straw The Rushtr Straw
bi-ickers Rusher Gram Weighers and Farmers
triend. Straw Stacker, which stacks straw without
manual labor. These machines have been brought into
competition with all others manufactured in the country,
and the universal verdict is that they are the best on
earth, unrivaled for efficiency, utility, perfection of
workmanship, strength and. durability. The office and
exhibition rooms in this city are at 40 Kentucky avenue,
where every coLvenience is provided for storing the ex-
tensive stock of engines and machines that is always
kept on hand, also parts, repairs, etc. Mr. Stillman's
territory embraces the states of Indiana, Kentucky and
Tennessee, and during bis career in the city, a period
of two years and a half, he has disposed of many en-
gines and threshers for the conpany, and in every in-
stance their supremacy has been proved and acknowl-
edged. Mr. Stillman is a native of Michigan. He is a
courteous, agreeable business man, very popular in this'
Progressive farming commun
in all parts of the United State
world, will and must have the I
phances for saving labor and s
The best labor saving machine
ies.such as is to be found
and other parts of the
test machinery and ap-
:uring the best results.
, and one that is indis-
pensable on a farm, is the Poindexter corn splitting ma-
chine, also the Poindexter Perfection one-horse power,
which are manufactured in this city by the Poindexter
Manufacturing Company, whose office is at 239 South
Tennessee street, and factory 25 Eddy street. This
now flourishing business was established by Mr. R. E.
Poindexter in 1889, and from a small begmning has
grown to proportions of magnitude. The building oc-
cupied for manufacturing purposes is two stories high,
substantially constructed of brick, has dimensions of
N.ixUO feet and is fitted up in all departments with
special machinery operated by steam power, and special
appliances and brings into requisition the services of
■-'UO skilled workmen. Mr. Poindexter will shortly in-
crease the facilities by the erection of a new building
adjoining the old one, 80x300 feet in area, and three
stories high, and will increase the capacity which is now
100 machines daily to 500. The Poindexter corn split-
ting machines combines simplicity with durability and
strength, and is the only machine ever patented that
splits the cob lengthwise. It can be operated by either
hand or horse-power, and the capacity is equal to any
two-horse power machine. The machine splits the cob
in from four to six pieces on which cattle can be fed
without the least danger of overfeeding, as the fiber of
the cob is broken in a manner that they will masticate
the stripe of ears like chewing cud without any wast-
age. By the use of this machine the cost of splitting
corn is small, about a cent and a half per bushel, and
for this expenditure the value of the corn and cob as a
feed is increased fully 25 per cent. From 300 to 50O bush-
els per day can be split by this machine, and unquestion-
ably it is the best and most economical machine ever be-
fore brought to the notice of farmers and stock raisers.
The new Poindexter corn splitter is not only sold
throughout the United States and Canada, but are
shipped to Mexico, South America, Europe, and all
parts of ,lhe civilized world where corn is raised. Hun-
dreds of testimonials have .been received by Mr. Poin-
dexter, every one of which express in laudatory terms
the efficiency of the corn splitter, and also of the Per-
fection one horse-power machine. Mr. Poindexter. who
was born in Virginia, has resided in Indiana since he
was six years old. and in this city since 1873. He is a
large stock owner and feeder, and has a slock farm of
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
laundry, and wherever cleaning has to be done. It is in
the form of a powder and is offered at extremely low
prices, five cents being the charge for an eight c
package, and special rates being offered to jot)bers ard
to those requiring large quantities. The success which
ded this enterprise is well indicated by the fact
that Mr. Williams has had to remove
lisplayed that
energy, ability and push '
Ir. W.'m. Willi:
has been engaged in the manufacture and whole-
sale trade in a material that is one of the most generally
uld possibly be devised. It is not a soap
valuable for wash-
ing the hands, leaving the skin soft, smooth and cool,
for washing clothes, doing away almost entirely with
rubbing, for all kinds of house cleaning, for cleaning
copper, brass, steel, iron, zinc, glass, wood, marble,
of grease, tar and stains of
and for general purposes in the household,
occupies five-ground floors and as many basements at
214. ai6, 218. 2^1) and 222 South Meridian street. His
trade has grown with astonishing rapidity, and now covers
New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania. Ohio. West Vir-
ginia, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennes-
■ Illinois. Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Ne-
braska, Colorado, Maryland and Arkansas, and every
day new territory is being occupied. A force of forty
employes is required in the factory and office, and
eleven experienced traveling salesmen are kept continu-
ally upon the road. Mr. Williams is a native of Ohio,
and is a smart and able business man. He was for four
years a traveler for Moore Bros, of Lima, Ohio, and for
seven years with Messrs. Scharader Bros., wholesale
grocers of this city, and is an active member of the
Commercial Travelers' Union.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
ANHEUSER BUSCH BREWING ASSOCIATION.
Since the medicinal value of lager beer has been con-
ceded by the medical fraternity, and its beneficial effects
as a tonic generally acknowledged, its manufacture has
become one of the great industries of the country. Un-
questionably the finest and best beer made in this coun-
try is produced by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Asso-
ciation of St. Louis, Mo . which opened a branch in
rigerators 1
this city in l'^91 anl «hi h i
agementof Mr ] L fii I r Th- m r
beer manufactured by this great brewi
one of the most prominent in the country are well know n
and the demand always active and brisk The brewery
plant is one of the largest in the world, and the brew-
ing capacity is 1,800,000 barrels of beer, and 3,600,000
bushels of malt, and 2,250,000 pcunds of hops are con-
sumed annually. The annual shipping capacity is 100,-
000,000 bottles, and 5,000,000 kegs. No corn or corn
preparations are used in the manufacture of the An-
heuser-Busch beer, it is therefore the finest, best, most
wholesome, and of a superior quality. The Anheuser-
Busch beer has been brought into direct competition
with the finest lager beer made in the world, and in
every instance awarded the highest prizes. The prem-
ises utilized by Mr. Bieler in this city, 450 to 4G0 East
Ohio street, are three acres in extent. The main build-
ing in which is located the bottling works is two-stories
high, and 4nvI(iO feet in dimensions, ft is equipped
total capacity for the storage
•loads of beer, and also the best and most
modern bottling machinery and appliances. There are
also storage houses, stables and carriage house on the
premises. The beer is received direct from the brewery
in car-lots, and to supply the demand in this city twenty
barrels are required for bottling, besides hundreds of
kegs daily. Mr. Bieler handles and bottles all the fa-
mous beers manufactured by the association, including
the world renowned Budweiser, Erlanger, Pilsener,
I'ale Lager, Faust and Burgundy. All these popular
beers are well aged and never drawn from the vaults
until fully seasoned. The beer bottled by Mr. Bieler
has on the label the trade mark of the Anheuser-Busch
Brewing Association, and his name and address. Twen-
ty-five hands are employed in the bottling works, and
six wagons kept in service. The trade is steadily grow-
ing in importance and magnitude. Mr. Bieler re-
cently purchased a large two-story building adjoining
the bottling works, in which he will place an ice making
plant. Orders from private families, hotels, restau-
rants, etc., receive immediate attention, and are
promptly filled. A native of Baden, Germany, Mr.
Bieler has resided in this country since 1856, and in
Indianapolis since 1861. From 1878 to 1880 he was a
capable and efficient member of the city council and
subsequently from 1880 to 1884 recorder of Marion
County. He is a polite, courteous gentleman of unques-
tioned reputation, sociable and agreeable, popular in
political, business and social circles. Mr. Bieler has
under his control sub-agencies in all parts of the state
of Indiana.
F. C. HUNTIGTQN & CO.
IndianapoHs stands second to no city in the Union,
as regards great establishments devoted to the staple
branches of trade. In many lines she leads, and not-
ably so in that of the trade in choice garden and farm
seeds, bulbs, etc., for in this department, no house has
achieved a more enviable reputation than that of Messrs.
F. C. Huntington & Co., 66 East Washington street.
The business was founded in 1880, by Mr. J. F. Men-
denhall, at 78 and 80 East Market street. A fl
August, 1886, the busi:
F. C. and T. T. Huntii
as follows: F. P. Huntington, pres
ton, treasurer; T. V. Page, secreta
brought to bear special qualificat
ions, and in
purchased by Messrs.
der the existing style
Co. The oflScers are
esident; ]. T. Hunting-
These gentle
for carrying or
age of practical exper
mple energy and enterprise
■er the United States. On J:
ved from East Market street t
le premises, 66 East Washingto
the
de-
22x196 feet
two floors and basement.
Here they carry full lines of garden and farm seeds,
flower seeds, imported bulbs and plants; also the highest
grade of commercial fertilizers. They are large growers
of garden and farm seeds, and secure special high-class
seed, all strictly fresh, free from impurities, and war-
ranted to produce heavily and give entire satisfaction.
They are notably progressive and enterprising, and
each year bring out new and desirable varieties of vege-
tables, which give an increased return to the grower.
They are direct importers of the rarest foreign bulbs
and seeds from Holland, Germany, France and Spain.
Every year a member of the firm goes to Europe to
make purchases, and personally selects from the stocks
of the leading growers of Europe. Besides seeds and
bulbs, the firm carry a complete line of garden, lawn
and greenhouse implements, garden and farm tools, poul-
try supplies, cattle and horse foods, while they make a spe-
cialty of the most reliable fertilizers. Their trade ex-
tends all over the United States, and a staff of sixteen
clerks and salesmen are kept busy in the establishment,
while several men are required on the road. The Messrs.
Huntington are natives of Indianapolis, universally
popular and respected, and are active members of the
Board of Trade, and the Oddfellows Order. Theirs is
one of the leading seed warehouses in the United States,
and has developed its immense trade and influential
connections strictly on the basis of merit, purchases of
seeds here invariably giving entire satisfaction. Those
desirous of making selections should send for their
handsome illustrated descriptive catalogue, which gives
full details of all the new varieties, with a great deal of
additional instructive matter.
THE C. H. BLACK MANUFACTURING
COMPANY.
One of the representative industries of Indianapolis
is that of the C. H. Black Manufacturing Company,
whose carriages, surreys, phaetons, buggies, etc. , have
achieved an international reputation for superiority in
every respect. This is one of the most progressive con-
cerns in the United States, its management bringing to
bear special qualifications, both as to experience, sound
judgment and enterprise, and the company has origin-
ated some new features in the carriage manufacturing
trade which are of the greatest possible benefit to the
purchaser of a vehicle. The business has been estab-
lished over twenty years, formerly for some time being
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
Black
conducted by the firm of Black & Backus. In l^Hl, thi
concern was reorganized by Mr. C. H. Black, and thi
present title adopted. The factory was originally
80 and 38 East Maryland St., but in
compelled to secure enlarged facilities and ran
the present desirable premises, 44 East Marylai
and 42 and 44 South Pennsylvania street, with th
working shops on
where his shops are.
with the painting
and trimming de-
upper floors. The
shops are a model
of thorough organi-
zation, and are fully
equipped with the
Shipping direct to the consumer without incurring the
extra cost involved by purchasing through middlemen,
gives net prices for the finest work that will astonish
the public. We advise all those out of town in need of a
carriage, to send to the company for its handsome illus-
trated catalogue and price list, while Indianapolis is so
desirably located that Mr. Black can always quote the
tools
machmery. M r
Black employs onb
enced, skilled work
of the best judges
npany
1 out the
of
only the highest
grade of everything,
while being such a
is enabled to secure
discounts for cash,
that place the c
best work at the same prices ttiat mucn interior car-
riages are sold for elsewhere. The company has be-
come renowned all over the United States for the supe-
riority, elegance and durability of its work, and is
among the first to produce all the new styles as they
is recognized headquarters for fine coaches, rockaways,
surreys, spring wagons, phaetons, eliptic spring or side
bar buggies, two-wheelers, express, delivery and busi-
ness wagons, trucks, etc. The company also deals in
full lines of carriage, buggy, road cart and track harness,
all of superior quality and workmanship. A feature of
this company's trade is the large number of sales it is
making all over the country, per its catalogues, or the
visible recommundatiocs of its vt-hicles already in use-
lowest freight rates. Every vehicle leaving this estab-
lishment is perfect; a guarantee goes with every sale,
and the best proof afforded that the company's product
gives entire satisfaction, is the large annual increase of
sales. Mr. Black is a thoroughly practical man, and is
the oldest carriage manufacturer in the city. Born in
Indiana, and grown up in the trade in this locality, with
the largest shipping trade of fine work west of the Alle-
ghanies, brings to bear experience that is reflected in his
vehicles, which are now so generally in use throughout
Indianapolis and vicinity. They are now completing an
outfit of fine Broughams. Talla Ho and Kensingtons, and
several other of the latest style novelties in vehicles for
the elegant stables of Cooper & Wood, North Meridian
street They know the styles, tracks and requirements of
all the different styles of vehicles of all sections.
BOOTH'S STABLES.
There is no feature that contributes so much towards
a city's reputation for progress and enterprise as the
facilities afforded by a well-conducted livery stable,
such as the well-patronized and reliable establishment
known as Booth's Stables, located at 80 and 82 West
Market street, with telephone call 1061. This business
was established in 1878 by Mr. W. I. Ripley, who con-
ducted the business until 1883, when Mr. J. L. Booth
became his successor. In 1887 Mr. Booth was joined
by Mr Crary, but this association lasted only one year,
when Mr. Booth purchased his partner's interest and
again became the sole proprietor and managed the con-
cern alone until 1892, when Mr. A. Schurmann acquired
an mterest. The stables are spacious and commodious,
and equipped with every modern requisite, well lighted,
properl) ventilated, thoroughly drained, and free from
all obnoxious odors There is ample accommodation
for 111 horses, besides a large carriage repository, with
separate lockers for harness, robes and equipments.
Also handsomely furnished waiting-rooms, sleeping-
rooms for drivers, wash and toilet-rooms, blacksmith
shop etc. The dimensions of this thoroughly first-class
stable are 85x195 feet, but the building has become in-
adequate for the demands of the rapidly increasing bus-
iness, and the firm will build an addition of two stories
on the east side of their present structure, which will
ha\e an area of 25x195 feet. Special attention is given
to the boarding of fine carriage, track and road horses,
and in addition to the regular stables, there are a num-
ber of excellent roomy box-stalls. Horses left in charge
of this establishment receive the best attention from
experienced grooms, while the provender is of the very ■
best and bountifully served. A large number of fine,
st>lish coaches, carriages, landaus, coupes, top and
open buggies, etc., aFso twenty-seven fine, stylish riding
and driving horses, can be hired upon most reasonable
terms for business or pleasure at all hours of the day or
night. A specialty is made of carriage service for balls,
weddings, parties, rcroptions, funerals, opera, theater,
shopping and plea^Lro excursions, and none but expe-
rienced and intelligent drivers are employed, who are
appropriately clad in a neat and becoming livery. The
stable is very centrally located, within half a block of
the State House and four blocks of all the theaters. A
district telegraph line, in addition to telephone, con-
nects the establishment with all parts of the city, and
call-boxes are placed in residences and offices of patrons
free of charge. Mr. Booth was born in Lafayette. Ind..
and has resided in this city for a number of years. He
is a member of the Board of Trade. Commercial Club.
Knights of P>thias and the Elks,
INDIANAPOL-IS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
GEO. K. SHARE & CO.
Among the business houses in Indianapolis that h£
always maintained a high reputation may be mentior
that of Geo. K. Share & Co., wholesale dealers in s;
dlery, hardware, carriage goods, etc. The foundat:
three stories and basement high, and has dimensions of
24x130 feel. A large stock of goods is carried, com-
prising everything in the line of saddlery hardware and
carriage goods of a superior qualily. The goods are
bought direct from the leading reputable manufacturers,
and in such quantities that the house is always enabled
to offer the best inducements to the trade and render
the best satisfaction. Mr, Share has resided in Indian-
apolis since 1868. He is widely and popularly known
in commercial circles, and is the head of one of the old-
est houses in its line in the state of Indiana.
WILLIAM SCHAFER.
FRED. W. BRANDT.
A leading manufacturing establishmentand one of the
largest in its line is that of Fred, W. Brandt, manufac-
turer of boxes and cooperage. The foundation of this
flourishing business dates from 1864, when it was estab-
lished by J. S. Carey, who. twenty years after, sold out
10 Wood it Smith. This firm continued the business
until 18'J2, and were succeeded by Mr, Brandt, who had
for a period of eleven years previously been connected
with the Minter Cooperage Works. The premises util-
ized for the purposes of the business cover two acres,
and consist of a large yard, a box factory two stories
high, 60x150 feet, two cooper shops, each 30x120 feet,
two stories in height, other smaller buildings and an of-
fice fronting on South West street, numbered 84,
Throughout, all the buildings are equipped with the
latest improved machinery specially designed for this
line of manufacture, op-rated by a sixty horsepower
steam engine and boiler, and all necessary appliances
and mechanical devices, and bring into requisition the
services of from 70 to 80 skilled employes. All kinds of
wood packing boxes are manufactured; also light bar-
rels, kegs, tierces, egg-cases, cbicken-coops, hoops,
staves, headings, etc. The wood used in boxes is pine,
which is obtained from Michigan and Wisconsin, and
gum and oak, which comes from Tennessee and Arkan-
sas Hoop material is obtained from Missouri, Iowa
and Tennessee. Pork and lard barrels and tierces, coal
oil barrels of oak and tight cooperage is the specialty,
which are turned out in large quantities. Wood and
iron bound cooperage for any purpose is manufactured
to order, and on an average 600 packing boxes of all
sizes and 150 barrels, tierces, etc , are manufactured
daily The trade is mostly local, but many large orders
are filled from cities and towns in this and adjoining
states. Mr. Brandt, who was born in Prussia. Ger-
ago. He is an energetic, enterprising business man of
sponsible hous
One of the most reliab
gaged in this important line of trade in Indianapolis is
that of Mr. William Schafer, wholesale and retail dealer
in fancy and staple groceries, fresh meats, provisions,
flour and feed, at 492 South Meridian street. Mr. Scha-
fer, who is a native of this city, inaugurated this enter-
prise in 1885, and under his able and judicious manage-
ment it has, from small beginnings, developed into one
of considerable magnitude and importance. The prem-
ises occupied are in a central location and comprise two
floors and a basement, each having a frontage of 20 feet
by a depth of 120. These are compactly arranged and
supplied with every facility and convenience for the suc-
cessful prosecution of the' business. The stock carried
is full and complete, and is constantly replenished with
fresh supplies from the most reliable sources, among
the latter being Mr. Schafer's large farm near Cam-
bridge, one of the finest in the state. The assortment
embraces everything in the line of fancy and staple gro-
ceries, canned and bottled goods, table luxuries, dairy
and creamery produce, fruits and vegetables, fresh, salt
and smoked meats, fish and provisions, etc , as well as
hay, oats, mill feed and similar produce. The store is
a model of neatjess and cleanliness, all goods are abso-
lutely the best in the market, and are sold at lowest
prices, both to the trade and direct to consumers. Mr,
Schafer is a Knight of Pythias. His residence is 494
South Illinois street.
the
lat of Mr. Thomas E. Potter, manufacturer
of fine straw goods for ladies, misses and children, Mr.
Potter established this business in the present location in
1888, and has developed a trade of the most flour-
ishing character, with influential connections with
leading jobbers in Chicago, St. Paul, etc. Mr, Potter
is a recognized leading authority on the manufacture of
fine straw goods, and his product is in demand by the
best class of houses. His factory, situate I at 26 and 28
South Tennessee street, comprises three floors and base-
ment, 50x150 feet in dimensions, fitted up in the latest
modern style, having special appliances and perfect
facilities Here 100 hands or more are employed
in the manufacture of the highest grades of straw goods
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
for ladies, misses and children. His prominent speci-
alty is the pruduclion of all the latest styles and pat-
im the greatest advantages, Mr. Potter
directly imports his straw from China, and in
every way consults the best interests of his
patrons, giving them every possible advantage
that the state of the market will permit of. The
factory is driven to its full capacity of 350 dozen
hats dailv, and the trade extends over the entire
west, aside from large shipments to Chicago, St
Paul and St. Louis, etc. Mr. Potter was born
in England, and has been a permanent resident
of the United States for twenty-eight years (last.
It is due to his enterprise, skill and energy, that
Indianapolis has become such a center for the
trade in fine straw goods, and he finds here every
facility, including lowest freight rates to every
t devoted to wines and liquors,
and m this line special mention should be made
of Mr. Jacob Bos, whose enterprise, ability and
remarkably high quality of everything in stock,
has built up for him such a large and growing
trade. This is an old and an honored house,
established in 1870 by Mr. John Grosch, who
conducted it until 18b7, when Mr. Bos became
proprietor. His offices and wine cellar
centrally located at
standard nf flavor and purity, and is much sough
:or by good judges of liquors. Mr. Bos make
I specialty of the purest and best of everything, and hi
vines and liquors are strongly recommended for medic
and 37 South Delaware
80x170 in dimensions. The cellars are
equipped with all the appliances for the storage
and handling of this immense stock. An equable
cool temperature is maintained, and the wines are
kept in the best possible condition for use. Mr.
Bos is a general wholesale dealer in wines and
brewedbeer. He is a direct importer of Rhine
wines, French clarets, brandies, liqueurs, mineral
waters and corks. He is the leading dealer here
in highest grade of California wines, including
Riesling, Hocks, Burgundies, Zinfandelo and
clarets. He carries full lines of sweet and dry
catawbas. sherries, ports and Madeira wines,
etc.. and offers substantial inducements, both
as to prices and quality, in the wood or bottled.
He also deals in the very choicest of old Kentucky
whiskies. Anderson and Nelson County Bourbon
and rye whiskies, Keystone rye, etc. Much of
his stock of whiskies is very old— of the highest
handsomely fitted up with glass cabinets, and the ele-
gant display of all kinds of bottled goods is unsurpassL-d
in Indianapolis. Mr. Bos has developed a trade that
requires six to eight wagons running, supplying not only
families, hotels and restaurants, but also the
bars and liquor dealers in and out of town. He
is known far and wide, as one of the most re-
sponsible and enterprising wholesale liquor
merchants in the United States, and his trade
extends to many southern and western states.
with a bottled beer trade of the most extended
proportions. Mr. Bos employs three clerks in the
office, and fourteen in the cellars, and finds his
facilities taxed to the utmost to meet the growing
demand for his pure wines and liquors. A native
of France. Mr. Bos has been a permanent resident
of Indianapolis for the past twenty-two years, and
is one of her most popular and respected citizens,
possessed of splendid business qualifications, and
whose sound judgment and able methods place
him at the head of the trade.
THE INDIANA VETERINARY INFIRMARY
The progress in the profession of the veterinary
surgeon keeps fully abreast of that of the medical
practitioner, and the pathology of the horse, dog,
cattle, sheep and other domestic animals is as well
defined to-day as that of the human being. The
leading representative veterinarian in Indianapolis
is Dr L. A. Greiner, the popular proprietor of
The Indiana Veterinary Infirmary, at 440 East
Washington street. Dr. Gremer, who is of
Alsacian birth, was for several years engaged
in the practice^of his profession in Buffalo, N.
'ith great sue
ved
thij
late
founded his infirmary. In 1885 he became
associated with a Dr. E- P. Smithers, but this
firm was dissolved in 1890, since when Dr.
Greiner has conducted the business alone. The
Indiana Veterinary Infirmary occupies a spacious
building, and is one of the most thoroughly
equipped establishments of the kind in the state.
The
alls
inal uses, and are prescribed by leading physicians of
the city. Mr. Bos also bottles on a large scale, the
beer of the Home Brewing Company of this city, con-
sidered the finest on the market. The store is very
well ventilated, drained and lighted, including
loose boxes, box stalls, colic and lock-jaw compart-
ments, soaking and bath tubs, and the complete
entourage of the thoroughly equipped equine hos-
)ital. Dr. Greiner's ability as a veterinary practitioner
□ all ailments of the horse, also those of all domestic
nimals, is widespread, and his record as a successful
nanipulator of the surgeon's knife stands unapproached.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED^ THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
p. WASSON & CO.
only the choicest and newest goods could always be
obtained at the most moderate prices. His enterprise
met with the hearty appreciation of the public, and the
flourishing, growing trade developed has necessitated
the repeated enlarge — ^
IS proprietor ot the model
dry goods house of the
middle states, the largest
and finest dry goods store
in town. The establish-
ment is centrally located
at 13, 14, 16 and 18 West
Washington street, com-
prising five floors for re-
tailing,includingthe "Sun-
light" basement and attic
besides, 67x120 feet in
feet, 44,500.
Dtal s
Thi<
the
will compare favorably with any store oi the
New York to Chicago. The business was (
about ten years ago by Mr. Wasson, who sa
of a first-class dry goods store in the city,
vhere cloak depart!
ost to
carry the magnificeut stock
of staple and fancy dry
goo^s, ladies' and gents'
furnishings, etc.. ten be
found here. Messrs. Was-
son & Co. are direct im-
porters from the markets
of Europe, and also heavy
buyers from the manufac-
merchanls: of the East.
Here can always be found
full lines of silks and sat-
ins, dress goods in all the
latest shades, patterns and
textures, the finest stock
of hosiery and underwear
in town, all lines of fancy
goods, gloves, corsets, etc.
An entire floor is devoted
to the millinery depart-
ment, and the display of
trimmed hats and bonnets,
flowers, feathers and orna-
ments, is notably ahead of
any thing of the kind shown
elsewhere in town. The
i the greatest variety of patterns
□ ishingly low prices, while lace
shades are a specially. Their
itly celebrated. Any size and
figure can be promptly fitted here, while a department
is devoted to fine dress making, and only experts are
employed, so that the leading society ladies of the city
get their costumes here. Another department is devoted
to house furnishing goods of the first quality. The
store throughout is elegantly fitted up, and the display
of goods is unrivaled. Upwards of 250 hands are
employed, and the thorough system of organization in-
dicates Mr, Wasson's fine executive abilities. The show
windows are the finest dressed of any in Indianapolis,
and are a fitting index to the magnificent stock carried
within. This house is noted for genuine bargains.
Everything is exactly as advertised, and nowhere does
money go so far in the purchase of fine goods as here.
Mr. Wasson is a leading and representative business
man of the city, an active member of the Commercial
Club, and of the Board of Trade, and has by his
own worthy efforts, reared the finest dry goods em-
porium in the middle states.
LEE HOLTZMAN.
Indianapolis can boast among her many attractions
of the finest and best kept livery and boarding stable
on the continent. We say this advisedly, after having
seen the finest stables in other large cities, and concede
that Mr. Lee Holtzman's splendid establishment leads
them all. Mr. Holtzman is one ot the most energelic
and popular business men in town, and his progressi\'e
policv and sound judgment are fully shown in his
magnificent establishment. He began in business about
five years ago, erecting this building especially for
high class livery purposes. It is 44>4 feet in front by 200
in depth, with buggy shed on second floor, 165x44 feet in
size. Mr. Holtzman's plan, were most elaborate, and
he has introduced many desirable improvements. The
stable is most complete and convenient, and possesses
every facility for the handling and stabling of fine
horses. It is very light and perfectly ventilated, fitted
with box stalls, and is therefore A 1 for boarding the
most costly class of stock, A large platform elevator
runs from the ground floor to the second, by which
vehicles are raised and lowered, while on the second
floor are the harness rooms, also the washing room,
where vehicles are run to be thoroughly cleansed, there
being perfect' facilities and hot and cold water. There
is also on this floor an electric motor for cutting feed.
Below on first floor and in the front is the ladies' re-
ception room, handsomely papered and decorated, with
elegant pictures hung on the walls, etc., gas heat, etc.
This is unrivaled for ladies to retire to, awaiting the
getting ready of a rig. To the rear of this is the book-
keeper's and cashier's office, with handsome desks, tele-
^^
INDIANAPOLIS
liences. The stables are the
the premises. O
n has a handsome suite i
lining room, kitchen
[LLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
re chamber for his friends.
s still a bacaelo
i large circle of acqu
decorated and furnished in tl
every respect complete, inclui
of books, selected with judic
man. The culinary departme
: of apartments, finished
test modern style, in
a piano and fine case
care by Mr. Holtz-
in charge of a skilled
general transfer business. His is th
livery business in town, and giving su
attention, and thoroughly understandii
tail, Mr. Holtzman will continue to
age from the best circles in town.
close personal
w his patron-
ROCKWOOD MA
The ;
the perfecting and i
is noteworthy, and
posal of the mechan
housekeeper, and Mr. Holtzman ent<
in exc ption.il style. The front enti
his looms is as handsome as that of many fine houses.
Mr. Holtzman is a recognized expert and authority on
horses, and owns several well bred trotters and road
horses of good records, and which hold their own with
any in town. All his rooms are lit by electricity,
heated by natural gas and have hot and cold water
Mr. Holtzman has fifty head of fine stock in his stables,
and owns a large number of fine hacks and coupes also
buggies. He is always prepared to furnish carriages
witli careful drivers to funerals and weddings, etc.,
also light rigs for pleasure 6
NUFACTURING COMPANY.
has been given of late years tc
iproving of all kinds of machinerj
as resulted
the machine shop and oflice occupy a building 75x150 feet,
the foundry, one 50x75 feet, and the blacksmith shop
one 25x40 feet in dimensions. These various depart-
ments are all finely equipped with the latest improved
machinery, operated by a fifty horse-power steam en-
gine, and with unlimited capacity for production. The
output is one of great magnitude and importance, and
the trade extends all over the United States, Canada,
Mexico, South America, Australia and Europe. The
company manufacture all kinds of saw mill machit
do I
in this onward march of progress, and
Eer with pride to the numerous industrial
2 her limits, whose productions are to be
i-day in all parts of the civilized world.
Dng these is theRockwood Manufacturing
hinists and founders, whose works are
lyO on South Pennsylvania street,
founded in 1882 by Messrs. Rock-
wood, Newcomb & Co., under the name of the American
Paper Pulley Company. In 1891, Mr. Rockwood suc-
ceeded to the sole control, and changed the name to the
present style. The plant covers an area of 125x175 feet.
; withii
nbered 176
ind do every description of machine ;
Among the leading specialties are paper pulleys and
paper frictions, patent mill dogs , etc. TheRockwood
Manufacturing Company are sole manufacturers of the
Pyle automatic engine, specially designed for direct
coupled high speed machinery for yachts, dynamos, ele-
the market, and this engine is now m use by the National
Electric Headlight Company of Indianapolis. Mr.
Rockwood is a native of Madison, Ind., and has resided
in this city since 1852. He is a member of the Com-
mercial Club, and has an honorable war record, having
served at the front during three years with the 17th
Indiana Infantry.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED. THE CAPITOL CITY OF INDIANA.
COMRADE H. W. TUTEWILER.
The history o£ the business career of the gentleman
whose name heads this sketch is an evidence of the suc-
cess and prosperity which must attend indomitable pluck
and perseverance- Mr. Tutewiler was born in Indian-
apolis and has continuously resided in our midst. He es-
nging
; present business in 1888 in the Cyc
Building, at 73 West Market street, where he occupies
commodious quarters divided into office, warerooms.
trimming department, etc., which are handsomely fitted
up and furnished and admirably adapted for all purposes
of the business, and provided with every appliance and
facility. In his warerooms he carries a full and com-
plete line of everything comprehended in funeral requis-
ites, including coffins, caskets, trimmings and other
lity from the plainest to the
most elaborate, and tiis charges are invariably moderate,
Hearses and carriages are furnished and Mr. Tutewiler's
outfits are noted for their elegance. He is an experienced
embalraer and is thoroughly familiar with all its details.
He employs an efficient corps of assistants, and is pre-
pared to take charge of remains at any hour of the day or
night and prepare them for burial. The telephone call
of his rooms is 316, and of his residence 441. Prompt
response is given to calls, and every detail of the busi-
ness is executed with thoroughness, delicacy and dis-
crimination, while his charges are just and reasonable.
Mr. Tutewiler is one of Indianapolis' most progressive
citizens and has occupied many positions of trust, and
such as are only conferred on men who possess the con-
fidence of the community. He has held the office of
city treasurer, an office which he filled with honor and
satisfaction. Mr. Tutewiler is prominent in the Masonic
order, having taken the thirty-second degree, and is a
member of the Knights of Pythias and G. A. R. At the
outbreak of the civil war be promptly responded to his
rountry's call and served as a member of Wilder's
brigade, 17th Indiana Volunteer, Mounted Infantry.
JOHN SHEA & BROTHER.
; the
nple
the
prising business houses ir
th^t of Messrs, John Shea & Brother, wholesale and re-
tail dealers in groceries, meats, etc. This now flourish-
ing business was established in 1885 by the firm, and from
ilip outset success rewarded their ably directed efforts.
1 he premises owned and occupied by the firm, at 200
\\ f-st South street, have a. frontage of 120 and a depth of
' feet The salesroom is complete in all appointments
-in 1 kept scrupulously neat and clean. Ice boxes and re-
frigerators are provided in the meat department and
e\ery facility andconvenience is provided for thedisplay
of the stock and filling orders promptly. The Messrs.
Shea carry an extensive assortment of goods, embracing
; everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries and
.'isions, including teas from China and Japan, coffee
from Mocha. Java and South America, spices from the
tropics, table luxuries, hermetically sealed goods in tin
and glass, condiments, green and dried fruits, foreign
and domestic, farm and dairy products, the leading
brands of family flour, fresh and salt meats of all kinds,
also smoked meats, fresh and salt fish, oysters, poultry,
eggs, and when in season large and small game, together
with sausage, bologna, etc. Everything kept in stock is
of a superior quality, and as the firm buy largely and
frequently goods in immense quantities, they areenabled
to sell at the very lowest "rock bottom prices."
They also carry an extensive assortment of fine cigars
and tobacco of all the popular brands, and have a special
department where is displayed a full line of staple and
fancy dry goods, notions, etc. A staff of competent
clerks are always in attendance and every care and at-
tention is paid to customers. Delivery teams are in ser-
vice and orders are filled promptly and satisfactorily.
The trade now already large comes from the city and
surrounding country, and each succeeding year is steadily
growing in volume and importance. Messrs. John and
M. C. Shea, the co-partners, were born in County Kerry.
Ireland. They have resided in this country since they
were 14 and 16 years of age, most of the time in thiscity. and
throughout their business career have always sustained
a high reputation for probity and integrity. The prop-
erty owned and occupied by Messrs, Shea is valued at
from $12,000 to $13,000,and in the spring they will build
on the east of their present building a handsome three-
story brick structure fronting 70 feet on West South
street, and 65 feet on McGill street at a cost of about
$5,000. The Messrs. Shea are both prominent members
of the Retail Grocers' Association.
THOMAS I
GAGE.
The progress made during recent y
branches of electrical science, is ma
department there has been uniform
ress and among the representative
have contributed materially to adv
in this respect, special notice is dw
Gage, of 37 Circle street, who, since inaugurating his
business in 1889, has done some excellent work in wir-
ing, repairing and all branches of the business. He
carries in stock a complete line of electrical appliances,
such as dynamos, motors, fans, bells, electroliers, med-
in the applit
Thos H.
batt(
ips,
speaking tubes, etc., of the finest manufacture. His
dynamos are built upon most accurate lines of con-
struction, his lights having no superiors for steadiness
and brilliancy, his electric and gas fixtures are of the
most artistic designs and the fans which he places in
hotels, restaurants, etc., are steady in operation and
most effective in keeping the air at a low temperature,
without creating a draft. Mr. Gage has done some ex-
cellent work in various parts of the city, among which
may be mentioned the wiring of Dr. Pantzer's Sanitar-
ium and the residence of Dr.Kimberlin on Park avenue.
both jobs having been accorded high praise for the
manner in which the work was executed, Mr, Gage
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITOL CITY OF INDL\NA.
123
also manufactures wire bank and desk railings, wire lawn
settees, wire flower pots and stands and articles of a
similar nature, in the most artistic and durable manner
He is the agent for the C. C. Motor Company, of Chi-
cago, III , and is working up a considerable trade in the
productions of this well known house. Mr, Gage is a
native of Cincinnati, O , but has resided in this city
during the past fifteen years. He is a thorough expert
in his line and never fails to complete successfully all
contracts for new work or repairs that he undertakes.
MODE & KARLE.
There is i
portance to either sex ths
manufacture fills a most
mechanical arts. A well-known
parous house engaged in this bi
very enviable reputation for the
of wearing apparel of more im-
than that of footwear, and their
)st important place in the list of
ervedly pros-
id enjoying a
excellence of
its goods, and honorable, straightforward business
methods, is that of Messrs. Mode & Karle, successors
to C. Karle & Co., manufacturers of and dealers
in boots and shoes, at the sign of the Big Boot, 93 East
Washington street. The Pioneer Shoe House, as the
establishment is called, was founded originally in 1850
by Mr. C, Karle, in the same premises it now occupies.
In 1889, Messrs. M. Mode and Jos. C. Karle succeeded to
the proprietorship under the firm name of Mode & Karle.
and have continued the business with excellent results
Both partners are thoroughly experienced men in all
branches of the trade, and occupy a spacious and com-
modious store, 20x100 feet in area, which is very neatly
and appropriately fitted up with every convenience for
the transaction of business and the comfort of patrons,
while the stock carried is full and complete and is con-
stantly replenished by fresh invoices. The assortment
embraces everything in the line of fine and medium
grade footwear for all ages and both sexes, also slippers,
sandals and rubbers. These are sold at the lowest
figures and guaranteed to be as represented. A specialty
is made of fine custom work to order, and repairing is
neatly done. Both partners are natives of Indiana, and
thoroughly rehable and responsible business men.
HENRY D. RIDGELY.
In reviewing the many and varied industries of the
city, we leave our work incomplete did we fail to men-
tion the young and rising pharmacist, Mr. Henry D.
Ridgely. Although only one year in business, he has
developed an influential and extensive patronage, not
only with the public at large, but with the members of
the medical profession. The house is located at the
corner of Market and Delaware streets and is the delight
of the ladies on account of the exquisite taste displayed
by Mr, Ridgely in the selection and arrangement of the
elegant furnishings of his establishment. Mr. Ridgely
makes a specially of compounding physicians' prescrip-
tions and his laboratory is equipped with every modern
convenience and apparatus for this delicate work, and
as an extra precaution toward accuracy, makes all of
his own tinctures in order to secure absolute purity. In
addition to a complete line of pure, fresh drugs, chem-
icals and pharmaceutical preparations, Mr. Ridgely
carries a very extensive stock of toilet requisites and
fancy articles, such as are demanded by the class of
customers who chiefly patronize his store. The gentle-
men who appreciate superior articles in imported and
domestic cigars and choicest brands of tobacco, invar-
iably call on our young friend. Mr. Ridgely is a grad-
uate in pharmacy, thorough in his profession, and per-
sonally, is held in the highest esteem, being honored
alike for his business qualifications and social standing
V. P. EVANS.
One of the most successful and reliable concerns in
this city is that known as the Fulton Fish Market, Mr.
V. P. Evans proprietor, located at 61 Illinois street,
which was established in 1861 by the present proprietor,
and is a branch of his very extensive fish house in Cin-
cinnati, The business is both wholesale and retail in
character and is the largest of its kind in the state.
The premises comprise an entire main floor and base-
ment, each 25x100 feet in area, fully supplied with mod.
ern appliances, large refrigerators, etc., for the proper
preservation of the very choice and well selected stock.
The intt-rior of the vast store is most tastefully fitted
up, the fixtures being in pure white and gold, giving it
a very clean and wholesome, as well as handsome ap-
pearance. Here the patrons of the house will always
find the best of sea, river and lake food, from the royal
salmon to the plebian eel, or the beautiful brook trout
to the massive sturgeon, frog legs, all kinds of salt,
smoked, spiced and canned fish; also the finest Balti-
more and Norfolk oysters in the shell, bulk or in cans,
and game in its season from all parts of the country.
The house acts as agent for the very best brand of but-
terine and carries a full line of canned goods and foreign
and domestic table luxuries The trade is large, re-
quiring the constant employment of twenty-three assist-
ants and several traveling salesmen and extends through
out all parts of the state. The house is prepared to fill
orders from anything in its line for banquets and
suppers, and does an enormous city trade, while many
of the best hotels and restaurants in all parts of the
state receive their daily supply of fish, oysters, game, etc.,
from this market. The management of the market is in
the hands of Mr. Chas, Long, and the already large and
constantly increasing trade enjoyed, reflects great credit
upon his management. Mr. Long has been connected
with Mr Evans the past fourteen years, five years in
Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
STANDARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY. twenty horsepower
Since the introduction of bicycl.
,ave been made in their construct
bly be said that perfection has been atta
ionably the best and most substantially!
g the latest improved bicycles that ha
any improvements
que;
.„. ^ _ _ ; best class of work, and i
brought
manufactured and the verdict rendered by the publit
that they are unsurpassed for speed, strength and ]
been brought to the notice of the public is the Planet fei
Safety, made by the Standard Manufacturing Company in:
of this city. They are practical, serviceable, strong' tu
durable, have the reputation of being the best on the mi
market, and popular with the trade all over the United th
States. The company was organized and incorporated co
under the laws of the state of Indiana in IS'.H, and has ca
since occupied for office and manufacturing purposes u!
spacious premises, 100x150 feet in area, at 343 to 249 M
Virginia avenue. The equipment is of a superior char- na
actcr and includes special machinery operated by a ne
;tion of finish, AH the Planet wheels are fitted with
proved pneumatic tires. The company also manufac-
re the improved Planet sulky wheels and attach-
ints, which give unbounded satisfaction. Besides
5 extensive trade controlled by the company in this
untry, they also fill many orders from South Ameri-
n countries, where the Planet bicycle is the most pop-
ir. Addison Bybee is president of the company, and
retary and
DUNLAP &. VOLKENING.
Among the numerous reliable and responsible firms
engaged in the general commission business, that of
Messrs. Dunlap & Volkening is especially deserving of
mention. They are general commission merchants and
wholesale dealers in foreign and domestic fruits and
produce, their place of business being at 43 and 45
South Delaware street. , The business was founded sev-
eral years ago by Geroe Wiggins & Co., to whom suc-
ceeded J. C. Beigler. On Jan. 1, isas, the present firm,
composed of W. L. Dunlap and C. Volkening became
proprietors. Mr. Dunlap, for the past twenty-five years
has been connected with the trade, a part of which time
he traveled for a well-known New York grocery house.
For four years he served as United States Marshal of
the district of Indiana, and through his popularity as
a commercial traveler, and as United States Marshal, he
has gained a wide acquaintance. The premises utilized
comprise two floors and a basement, each 25x100 feet
in dimensions and connected by elevator. Five assis-
tants are employed and three wagons add to the com-
pleteness of the equipment. The firm receive constantly
from the best producing sections of Indiana all kinds
and varieties of farm, garden, dairy and orchard prod-
ucts, as well as foreign fruits, and make a specialty of
the latter and of vegetables. Their splendid connec-
tions enable them to place consignments promptly and
to the best advantage to the shipper, while they are
noted for their quick returns and equitable methods.
Messrs. Dunlap & Volkening refer to the Indianapolis
National Bank, and to the merchants of this city in
general. Both parties were born in Indiana.
C. W. COULTER.
A favorite source of food supply for the residents of
dianapolis is the establishment of Mr. C. W. Coulter
rth Illinois 'street, soutwest corner of Ohio
eet. Mr. Coulter, who is a native of Indiana
ne to this city in 1889, and embarked in
iness at 92 North Illinois street, since when he has
this city.
and 1
the Con
met with a success as positive as it is pronounced. In
ISill his rapidly increasing business compelled him to
seek more commodious quarters, and at that time he
removed to the spacious premises now occupied. The
store is tastefully arranged, admirably fitted up and has
an area of 30x100 feet. Mr. Coulter carries a fine, large
stock of goods, comprising everything in the line of
staple and fancy groceries, canned goods, table luxuries,
condiments, foreign and domestic, green and dried
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
fruits, the best brands of family flour, cigars, tobacco,
elc, also choice cuts of fresh beef, veal, lamb, mutton,
pork, sausage, creamery and dairy butter, fresh eggs
cheese, etc. These are all of a superior quality and
obtained at first band from the most reliable sources
Competent clerks are always in attendance and severa
delivery teams are in constant service. Orders are filled,
and the wants of customers supplied promptly, no
efforts being spared by Mr. Coulter to give full and
complete satisfaction. Popular prices prevail, and
basiness is always active and brisk. Mr. Coulter is an
active, enterprising business man, polite and attentive
and well deserves the success he has won by his ably
directed efforts. Prior to engaging in his present busi-
ness, he was a locomotive engineer, and is a prominent
member of the B. of L. E., also of the Knights of
Honor and the Freemasons. The telephone call of the
store is 1145.
SAMUEL LAING.
Few citizens of Indianapolis are more widely known
or have attained a higher degree of popularity than the
gentleman whose name heads this sketch. Mr. Samuel
Laing is prominent alike in social and business
circles, and has always been foremost among those
public spirited citizens, whose efforts are directed
towards the advancement and welfare of the community.
Mr. Laing is a manufacturer of all kinds of sheet metal
and copper work, galvanized cornices, window caps,
finials, skylights, slate, tin and steel roofing, guttering,
spouting, etc., and his trade is one of great dimensions
He established this business in February. 18!l0. and
from the outset, his work has commanded tbe interest
and attention of the trade, and of builders and archi-
tects, owing to its uniform excellence and the prompt
and reliable manner in which it is executed. The works
are located at 73 and 74 East Court street. They are
of spacious dimensions, and the various departments
are fully equipped with all the latest improved and best
perfected machinery, tools and appliances, while a large
number of skilled workmen are employed. The range
uted
addil
the
□ed. the manufacture of several special-
ties, such as dust collectors for mills, the fitting of hot-
blast pipes, bar fixtures, the manufacture of Dr. Nixon's
patent air tight galvanized cases or boxes for the treat-
ment of consumptive patients, etc. General jobbing is
also attended to, and repairing is promptly and satisfac-
torily executed. Mr. Laing is also the agent in this c:
for the sale of the Eoynton furnaces. The telepho
call of bis office is 1438. Mr. Laing was born in India
apolis. He is a member of the Order of Redmen, t
U. V. L.. G. A. R. and of the Caledonian Club,
CIENER.
The wholesale liquor trade is represented in Indian-
apolis by strong and flourishing houses, among whom
none have a higher reputation for the excellence of its
goods than that of Mr. I. Ciener, located at 167 West
Washington street. The business, although established
in the wholesale line as recently as 1893, has for nine
years been known as one of the most flourishing in the
retail trade of any in the city. The stock is especially
choice, Mr. Ciener being recognized as an authority
upon all the details of the business. His specialty is
fine Kentucky bourbons and Pennsylvania rye whiskies,
which are distilled by the most famous houses in the
country. The stock is also choice and valuable in the
way of liquors, wines, brandies, gins, rums, fruit
brandies, cordials, bitters, cased liquors, etc., the best
foreign and dom stic goods being always on hand.
Another department is devoted to fine cigars and tobac-
co, of the best brands, in which a large business is done.
The premises, which comprise the ground floor and
basement, are completely stocked, and the goods are
arranged so as to show to excellent advantage. Mr,
Ciener is a native of Hungary and came here direct
nineteen years ago. He is well and favorably known
throughout the community as a gentleman of the strict-
est integrity, whose honorable methods have changed c
;ional <
iof I
JOHN C. DUNN.
No business requires a more thorough knowledge of
details than that which relates to the sanitary condition
of our homes and public buildings. Of late years, this
subject has received the careful attention of scientific
men who make sanitary plumbing a specialty, and the
perfection to which the science has been brought, is the
best comment upon the intelligence which has been de-
voted to it. In this important business, together with
gis fitting, Mr John C Dunn, 63 North Illinois street,
[-earned reputation, and his establ
i as the oldest and most reliable in
jstablished his business in 1853,
e has been untiring in his efforts tc
work, the liberal and influential pat
ronage enjoyed by him. The premises occupied by
this house consists of two floors and basement, 18x145
feet in dimensions, constituting salesroom and work-
shops, the former being well stocked with a full line of
plumbers' and gas fitters' supplies; the latter equipped
with all necessary facilities for superior work. Every
branch of the plumbing and gas fitting industry is here
undertaken, a specialty being made of sanitary work.
Estimates are furnished, and contracts made for the
entire fitting of houses and buildings, and satisfaction is
guaranteed in every instance, while charges are inva-
riably based on a scale of extreme moderation. Mr.
Dunn was employed by the State Board of Health to
inspect the sanitary condition of the state house. He is
a native of Kentucky, besides being a typical southern
gentleman, and skilled exponent of his craft; is a prom-
inent member of the Plumbers' Association. His tele-
phone number is 632. and all calls are responded to
with promptness.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
WILLIAM T. MARCY.
Indianapolis is to be congratulated upon possessing
one of the largest and finest jewelry establishments in
the west, that of Mr. William T. Marcy, located at 3S
West Washington street. The business was established
thirty-seven years ago by McLean & Northrup. Mr.
Marcy, the present proprietor, having had control of
the business about seventeen years He is a manu-
facturing jeweler of marked ability and skill, that,
coupled with excellent taste and sound judgment,
has developed for himself a trade of great mag-
nitude among the best classes of people. The
premises occupied by this business comprise one floor
24x120 feet in dimensions, with elegant fixtures and
show-cases for displaying the superb stock {valued at
from S50,C00 to $75,000) always on hand. Mr. Marcy
handles all the best movements of watches, foreign and
American, and cases them in any desired style. He
is the examiner for the Bi^ 4 and the Monon railroad
systems, a fact which reflt-cts great credit on his reputa-
tion as a skilled watchmaker, Mr. Marcy employs a
number of skilled workmen in the manufacturing de-
partment, and makes to order all kinds of jewelry, also
Scottish sign pins, rings, etc., and does the finest en-
graving work in the city. His house has become
famous on account of the excellence of the manufac-
turing work, and the neat, artistic and correct manner
ner of repairing. This house is headquarters for dia-
monds of finest water, saphires, rubies, emeralds, etc.
Any style of stone placed in the most artistic setting
He also handles a complete line of solid gold and
silver goods, as well as plated ware of all kinds:
bronze and fine marble statues, clocks and watches of
every description and kind. In short, the name of
Marcy is a sure guarantee of a superior article, of lat-
est design and finish. He also handles a full line
of optical goods and opera glasses; also fills all pre-
scription work from leading opticists. All work in this
branch of the business is under the supervision of
skilled workmen.
TUCKER'S GLOVE STORE.
ve house dealing exclusively in gloves
is that known as Tucker's Glove Store, located at 10
East Washington street. This business was founded in
1883 by its present proprietor, and at once developed a
large and influential trade. The premises occupied
comprise a spacious ground floor, 20x110 feet in area,
provided with all facilities and modern conveniences.
The store is very tastefully fitted up and handsomely
appointed, and here are to be found gloves of every siz
shape, shat' ' "
hape, shade, colo
atenal, and in kid glo
thing needed from a four-button to a thirty-button
glove can be had, and at prices which cannot be dupli-
cated elsewhere. This large stock of gloves and mitts
is imported directly by this house, and is representa-
tive in delicacy of finish and style, of the best work-
manship of European factories. There are among
others represented here, the famous Berlin factory, 140
Oranien street: France is herein the shape of the product
of the celebrated Alexandre, and others of the famous
Grenoble artizans: Saxony pours from Chemnitz a line
of goods for the ladies of Indianapolis to admire and
wear, while Belgium sends from its capital city, Brus-
sels, a class of goods that always commands attention
for their quality. The sale of these first-class products
occupies a large staff of assistants, and the trade ex-
tends throughout Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Ken-
tucky and Ohio. Mr. Tucker constantly carries a stock
of no less than 1,600 to 1,800 dozen pairs of gloves, and
the trade is both wholesale and retail in character, and
a large mail order business is transacted. Mr. Tucker
who was born in Maine, and has resided in this city
since 1864, is a prominent member of theCommerci.il
Club, and most highly esteemed in both trade and social
BROWNING & SON.
Unquestionably the oldest business of its kind in In-
dianapolis is that now owned and conducted by Mr.
Robert C. Browning, pharmacist, at 1.5 W. Washington
street, under the name and style of Browning & Son. The
foundation of the business dates from 1844, when it was
established by Mr. Robert Browning, and from 1863 to
18S6 continued by Browning & Sloan, subsequently by
Browning & Son, and in 1891 came under the control of
the present proprietor, son of the founder. The busi-
ness, until 1891, was both wholesale and retail, and car-
ried on at 7 and 9 East Washington street, when a re-
moval was made to the premises now occupied, know n
as Apothecaries' Hall, which is conducted as a prescrip-
tion pharmacy. The dimensions of the establishment
are 18x120 leet, and embraces in its general complete
appointment all the modern adjuncts of elegance and
convenience. The laboratory is supplied with all re-
quisite facilities for compounding the most difiicult pre-
scriptions and remedies, and the assortment of drugs,
medicines and toilet articles is one of the best selected
and in greater variety than any other establishment
of its kind in Indianapolis. Thoroughly qualified
prescription clerks are always in attendance, and med-
icines are compounded and dispensed with the greatest
degree of accuracy and promptitude from pure, fresh
drugs only. The pharmacy is largely and liberally pat-
-^ — ... — . jg residents, and
of the most prosperous aggregate.
Mr. Browning, who was born in Indiana, is a grad
of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, class of
ber of the
establishn
largest in
I expert druggist,
utical profession
thecaries' Hall,
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CONNOR HARDWARE COMPANY.
A store recently established in this city and doing a
good business is that of the Connor Hardware Company.
The business was established November 1, 1892, and
from the outset, under the able management of Mr C.
S Whalen, has been successful and a large trade built
up. The premises occupied comprise two floors, each
20x130 feet in area, admirably arranged for the display
of the stock and convenience for filling orders. The
stock is full and complete in all departments, and
comprises, besides builders' hardware, a general assort-
ment of shelf goods, mechanics' tools, garden imple-
ments, etc. The assortment of shelf and builders'
hardware is one of the largest in variety in the city,
and every article sold by the company is guaranteed to
be strictly as represented. The goods are all new and
comprise the best productions of the most reputable
manufacturers. The prices which obtain are just and
reasonable, and trade is active and brisk. The sales
department, on the ground floor, is tastefully fitted no
and competent clerks are always in attendance. The
location of the company, at 79 South Illinois street, is
central and convenient for both the city and country.
Mr. C. S. Whalen, the manager for the company, is a
practical man to the business, and well known m the
city. He was born in Indiana, and is a young man of
energy and business acumen. Mr. Connor is a promi-
nent member of the Builders' Exchange.
F. L. WILMOT & CO.
Indianapolis is every year becoming a more promi-
nent manufacturing center and the trade of her old estab-
lished houses is steadily increasing in magnitude and
importance. Messrs. F. L. Wilmot & Co . manufac-
turing confectioners, have, since the inauguration of the
business in 1878, occupied a leading position in their
fine and are widely known for the superiority of their
goods. Their premises comprise four floors and base-
each 25x100 feet i
; 82 South Penn
;et, and are completely equipped with the
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
business. The firm cater to the best classof trade and are
noted for the purity and delicacy of their confectionery,
glaces. creams, ices. etc.. which are carefully prepared
from the best materials, got up in the most approved style
and are in great demand among high class retailers.
They employ none but skilled workmen and have placed
upon the market many new and popular delicacies in
their line, which have secured a strong hold upon popu-
lar favor and have become staples with the trade Their
specialty is mixed confectionery in boxes, containing
goods of high quality and attractive appearance. A full
line of high grade imported and domestic cigars is also
carried, which, as regards flavor, finish and cool,
sweet smoking quality, are absolutely unsurpassed.
The trade is always active and is rapidly increasing,
especially throughout Indiana and Illinois, where the
meritorious productions are greatly appreciated, and
three traveling salesmen are kept constantly upon the
road. The house also control a large city business,
which keeps three active salesmen and several wagons
always busy. In the office, factory and salesrooms,
twenty-five skilled employes are required and every
operation is performed under the personal supervision
of the proprietors. The house has achieved an enviable
reputation for manufacturing and handling goods that
are exactly suited to the wants of the public, and the
honorable methods in vogue and the enterprise and
ability displayed in its management, have given it a
foremost place among the establishments of its kind
throughout the country.
CHARLES W. GORSUCH.
The development of the real estate market of Indian-
apolis is one of the best indications of the solid prosper-
ity of the city, desirable property being more than ever
before sought after as a remunerative and absolutely
safe investment, and as a consequence the business is
brisk and active. One of the most prominent of the
operators in this line here is Mr. Charles W. Gorsuch.
kerage business at 15 Virginia avenue. This house was
established by Mr. Gorsuch sixteen years ago. and the
development its business has since acquired is conclu-
sive of the great practical knowledge and wide expe-
rience this gentleman has brought to bear in its man-
agement. Mr. Gorsuch has resided in this city since
1877, and during his career here he has been conspic-
uous in many important transactions, and has won the
confidence and esteem of all having dealings with hira.
Mr. Gorsuch transacts a general real estate business,
buying and selling honsps, stores, lots, and land in the
city and its vicinity, placing loans, ue-utiating mort-
gages, arranging transfers, collecting rents, and manag-
ing estates for non-residents and others. His keen ap-
preciation of values, present and prospective, together
with a large acquaintance of business men. render his
services particularly valuable to parties dealing in realty.
Mr. Gorsuch also represents the Concordia Fire Insur-
ance Company of Milwaukee, and as a practical under
writer he offers substantial advantages and inducements
to the public, including low rates and liberally drawn
policies, while all losses sustained are equitably adjusted
and promptly paid through his office. Mr. Gorsuch is
a native of Maryland. The telephone call of his office
is 5US.
WM. KOTTEMAN.
One of the leading establishments handling furnit
of all kinds is Mr. Wm. Kotteman, 91 East Washing
street. The business was established a few doors
low the present location by Mr. Kotteman ten \e
ago. The premises occupied comprise three floor:
basement, iiOxl65 feet in dimensiens. The store is wt
stocked in all of its departments, and no better line
goods can be purchased in the city on as easy term
The stock comprises the finest as well as cheaper grad
of furniture of all kinds from elegant parlor :
down to the homely though comfortable kitchen 1
ture. The stock also includes carpels, rugs, mat
oil cloths, lace curtains, window shades, draperies
coal, wood and gasoline stoves, refrigerators, ice t
baby carriages, queensware, crockery, etc. In ;
everything to be wished for in a first-class home c
found at Mr. Kotteman's establishment. His tr;
among the wealthier citizens, and extends over the i
bus
but
;ity sir
1800
of the state, and in every instance unbounded satisfaction
has been expressed as to quality of material used and
durability of the work, Mr. Smither is highly endorsed
■and recommended as a reliable business men. and his ser-
vices as a roofer are in constant request. He keeps in
his employ from sixteen to twenty hands, and carefully
superintends all work intrusted to him. He is doing a
large business and carries a heavy stock of roofing felt,
roofingpitch coat tir two and three pl> ready roofing
T. d. SMITHER.
The adaptability of gravel, composition and felt as
cheap, substantial, durable roofing materials is very
generally conceded. Among those actively engaged
handling and dealing in this class of roofing material
and furnishing estimates and entering into contracts for
roofing buildings of all kinds is Mr. T. F. Smither,
who has been established in the business since 1873 in
his present location. 169 W. Maryland street, where he
occupies premises 37x120 feet in dimensions, and a
warehouse opposite 14x60 feet in area for storage of
stock. Mr. Smither is well prepared and equipped to
fill orders and contracts of any magnitude, and during
his long successful business career has executed con-
siderable work roofing factories, buildings, dwellings,
depots, farm houses, barns, etc , throughout this section
m tal ind ether ruuf oainib pUsters tells sheathmg
ftlts asbestos fire proof felt straw boards also resin,
sized sheethmg and roofing felts and everything that
belongs to this line of busiress He is the larg-^st dealer
in roofing materials, and the best practical gravel and
felt roofer in Indianapolis, and has always been success-
ful and prosperous. He was born and raised in this
city, and has always been popular and promii
nber
of the <
uncil in 1887. also on the Board of Alder
always active in promoting every enter
for the benefit of this community. Mr
prominent member of the .Knights o
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPH'AL CITY OF INDIANA.
INDIANAPOLIS STEEL ROOFING AND COR-
RUGATING COMPANY.
Among the iL-aJing and represt-ntali\ e establishments
of Its kind, special mention is due to the Indianapolis
Steel Roofing and Corrugating Company, whose prem-
ises are centrally located in close proximity to large
rolling mills.at 23 and 25 East South street. The com-
pany was organized and incorporated in 1889, with a
paid-up capital of $15,000, and under the able direction
S □ NOEL.PRESTaGENLMGR
Steady employment
and the trade which
the United States,
land Valley. Pa., an
his business, having
well acqi
; durable of any on the market,
ven to a force of skilled hands,
•ry active, covers the whole of
Noel was born in the Cumber-
a master of all the details of
a long and valuable experience
ed with the wants of the trade
had
He
the Odd Fc
member of the Knights of Pythi;
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of Mr. S D. Noel, as president and general manager,
its business has grown and developed in the most satis-
factory manner. The premises are of ample dimensions
and have been completely equipped with all the latest
improved machinery and appliances known to the trade.
All corrugations are pressed with dies instead of being
rolled in the old fashioned way, and facilities are at hand
fur corrugating the heaviest sheets used for building
purposes. A complete stock of sheet iron and steel of
all weights and sizes is carried, suitable for all
purposes, The leading specialty is Noel's im-
proved roll cap steel roofing, which is made of care-
fully selected clear steel, box annealed, which will stand
the test of double seaming lengthwise of sheet. Self cap
roofing in iron or steel and crimp roofing are also manu-
factured, together with weather boarding in iron or
steel and corrugated iron for roofs, ceilings, awnings,
etc, of all sizes. The ironclad paints, mixed ready for
use. and tne iron roofing cement madehere, have become
great favorites everywhere, as they will not crack o:
lMDiANA_P0Li5
JOHN RAUCH.
Every smoker in the city of Indianapolis knows by
this time that the best 5 cent cigar to be obtained here
is John Ranch's "Capital City." "Chess Club" and
"Hoosier Poet." As a matter of fact nearly 3.000,010
of these cigars have been manufactured and sold by him
each year since they were first introduced fifteen
years ago. His brands do not degenerate, but al-
ways maintains the same high standard, and can
be depended upon for a cool sweet smoke, Mr, Rauch
began business in 1'S12. and his factory and salesroom,
at H3 West Washington street, has come to be recognized
as the headquarters for fine flavored cigars and tobaccos.
His great 10 cent cigar "Hoosier Poet" is simply per-
fection. He carries a full stock of fancy smoking to-
baccos, cigarettes, pipes and smokers' articles, and
transacts a large jobbing trade with all parts of the
slate. Manufacturing and dealing in cigars is, however,
his specialty, and in this department he employs a force
of fifty expert cigar makers and assistants.
J A. MURPH'T & CO.
A firm of commanding influence in Indianapolis in
the wholesale fruit and produce trade, is that of J. A,
Murphy & Co., at 23 South Delaware. Messrs. J. A
and E. L. Murphy, the copartners, embarked in busi-
ness in 1873, on Virginia avenue and in November, 1891,
removed to the spacious commodious premises, 25x150
feet in area, now occupied, which are perfectly equipped
and admirably adaptec for the storage of stock and fill-
ing orders promptly. The trade of the house is very
extensive not only locally but throughout the state
Messrs. Murphy & Co., carry a heavy stock at all times
of the products of the farm, garden and orchard, and
make a specialty of dealing in tropical fruits of every
variety, berries and early vegetables and melons from
the South, also poultry, creamery and dairy butter and
eggs. They receive all their supplies direct from the
best producing sources and can fill the largest orders
without delay, while their quotations are always the
lowest in the market. They deal in goods only ot a su-
perior quality which they guarantee as represented-
The IMessrs. Murphy have resided in Indianapolis many
years. They are well and favorably known in commer-
cial circles and their reputation has never been ques-
theii
the
nd the
H. W. SCIBIRD.
There is no branch of art which has made such rapid
strides in so short a space of time as that of photog-
raphy. The oldest established and foremost exponent
of the art in Indianapolis is Mr. H. W. Scibird, whose
studio is centrally located at t)2|'2 East Washington
street. Mr. Scibird has been engaged in the business
for many years. In the early part of 1893. he pur-
chased that of Mr. Axtell, at his present address. He
has always enjoyed a most enviable reputation for his
artistic productions, and his patronage is derived from
all parts of the state. His premises are of ample di-
mensions, the reception room, parlor and oflice being
very tasteful and pleasing in their fc/nishings. In the
operating room are in use all the latest appliances and
devices known to the photographic art, including the
best of light accessories, plain and landscape, and other
properties for backgrounds and eff'^cts, Mr. Scibird is
prepared to execute photography in all its branches,
and produces in all his work the best and most beautiful
ess, and patrons thus secure accurate and perfect por-
traits. Copying and enlarging are neatly done and fin-
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
129
;d in all desirable styles, and special att<_^ntion is
sn to outdoor work. Mr. Scibird is ably assisted by
son, P. W. Scibird. and several skilled artists, and
prices are reasonable for first-class work He is an
omplished master of his art, and a sound, reliable
I successful business man.
d. M. RYDER.
Ranking among the wholesale houses of the best type,
and whose reputation is widespread is that of Mr ]
M. R>der. wholesale dealer in wines, liquors, cigars
and tobacco, located at 145 West Washington street,
(telephone 1140). This flourishing business was estab-
lished in 188G by the present proprietor, at 77 Massa-
chusetts avenue, and the business was entirely that of
jobbing cigars and tobaccos. In 1891. Mr. Ryder re-
moved to his present more commodious and eligible
quarters, and the wholesale dealing in foreign and do-
The premises occupied comprise an entire main floor
and basement, each 20x100 feet in dimensions; these
are especially well arranged, and provided with every
convenience and facility for the storage and handling
of the very large, choice and carefully selected stock
carried. The house handles and deals at wholesale in
all the finest and best Bourbon, Pennsylvania and
Maryland whiskies, which for purity and general excel-
lence are not surpassed by any in the country. The
choicest foreign and domestic wines, brandies, gins,
rums, cordials, etc. are also dealt in, and a heavy stock
of a superior class of goods is always carried. The
cigar and tobacco department is replete with the finest
selected brands of imported. Key West and domestic
cigars, cut and plug smoking and chewing tobaccos, and
he has now in stock 500,000 cigars, the sales amounting
to 1,'J50.000 annually It has always been the aim of
Mr. Ryder to maintain the quality of his goods up to
the highest standard of excellence, and the success
which has crowned his efforts is evidenced by the firm
hold these goods have obtained on the public taste, and
the extensive demand created for them wherever intro-
duced. Several traveling salesmen are employed, and
the trade is widely diffused throughout all parts of In i-
ana. All orders are promptly filled with the greatest
care, and invariably to the satisfaction of customers.
Most moderate prices are charged, and the proprietor
has acquired an enviable reputation for the liberality of
his dealings. Mr. Ryder was born in Ohio, and has re-
sided twelve years in Indianapolis, where he is deserv-
edly popular in business and social circles
HENLEY. EATON & CO.
;of (
ing repn
of Indianapolis would be incomplete without more than
passing mention of the establishment of Messrs, Henley,
Eaton & Co., jobber of hats, caps, gloves, straw goods.
etc. The foundation of the house dates from 1886,
when it was established by Henley & Price, and Novem-
ber, 1803. came under the control of the present firm.
The premises occupied 120 and 132 South Meridian
street, comprise three floors and basement, each 33x120
feet in area, neatly arranged and admirably fitted up
with an especial adaptability for all purposes of the
business. An extensive stock of goods is carried by the
firm, the assortment being one of the largest and mcst
complete to be found in the city Only goods of a su-
perior quality are handled, and the house has always
been regarded as one of the most reliable in commercial
circles. The trade is large, and comes from the states
of Indiana, Illinois and Ohio, and each succeeding year
is steadily growing in volume and importance. Six
traveling salesmen are maintained on the road, and an
efficient force of clerks employed in the house. AH the
members of the firm are representative business men,
widely and popularly known in mercantile circles.
COMPTON & RICE.
To supply the inhabitants of a large city like Indian-
apolis with the necessary food products, is a business
of ever expanding dimensions, and is well represented
here by many firms of reliability and responsibility. In
the front rank of such concerns, we find that of Messrs.
Compton & Rice, dealers in fancy and staple groceries,
at the corner of Massachusetts avenue and Delaware
street. Although but one year has elapsed since these
gentlemen, Messrs. S, M Compton and George L, H.
Rice, succeeded to the control of this business, which
was founded by Messrs. Clue & Easterday. they have
built up a large and flourishing trade. No concern of
this kind in this section of Indianapolis maintains a
better standing in the trade, and few. if any, have a
cupied comprise a 25x100 foot store, neatly appointed
and handsomely fitted up, and presents a very attractive
appearance. A heavy and carefully selected stock is
constantly carried on hand, and includes a carefully se-
lected assortment of pure, fresh teas, coffees and spices,
condiments and table delicacies in great variety, canned
goods, prepared cereals, the best brands of family
flour, bakers' and laundry supplies, sugars, syrups and
molasses, also prime lard, hams, bacon, fish, vegetables,
farm and dairy produce, fruits, etc. The house is con-
ducted on strict business principles, and its manage-
ment characterized by^energy and sagacity, and all
persons having dealings therewith are assured of find-
ing the same entirely satisfactory. Messrs, Compton &
Rice are progressive and enterprising merchants and
highly esteemed citizens. Mr. Compton is Quarter-
master general of the State of Indiana, and has held
this office since the inauguration of Governor Matthews.
HENDRICKSOf
tbe _
hats, caps, etc , is that of Messrs, Hendrickson, Lefler
& Co. of 89 and 91 South Meridian street. Indianapolis.
The business was established in 1880 by its present pro-
prietors and I as been steadily developed by them to its
present large proportions upon the sound principles of
equity. Three spacious floors and the basement, each
230x32 feet in dimensions, are utilized for business pur-
poses, and the whole is completely filled with a large
and choice assortment of the finest hats, caps, gloves and
straw goods, both foreign and domestic, carefully
selected, with a view to meeting the exact wants of the
best class of trade. A specialty is made of the popular
'■ Rex " hat. both soft and stiff, which is manufactured
of the finest materials and is fashionable, dressy and
durable. Another style, known as the " Annex," which
is made especially for the trade of this house, has be-
coming a great favorite in this section and is one of the
best hats on the market to-day. The firm sell large
numbers of these superior goods. Their stock in all
departments will be found first-class as regards quality,
in the height of the fashion and of the most varied char-
acter, while prices are always moderate. Besides a
large city trade a most desirable patronage is enjoyed in
all parts of Indiana and Illinois, and seven traveling
salesmen are kept constantly upon the road, Mr. A. P'.
Hendrickson is a native of Indiana and is well known as
an active and enterprising business man. whose execu-
tive ability has greatly contributed to placing his house
in the front rank. Mr. C. W, Lefler was born in Penn-
sylvania, but has resided here for several years, enjoying
the esteem of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances
The facilities of the firm are perfect, both for importing
and jobbing, their connections influential, while their
resources are ample for every demand that can be made.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
GRAND HOTEL.
The people of Indianapolis may well be proud of the
magnificent Grand Hotel, which is universally admitted
to be one of the finest and most ably conducted in the
countr} This splendid house was first opened to the
public in IK'O under the name of the Mason House, the
present app IHtue 1 eing idopted si\ years later. In
in M I 1 ( I nl in November 1H42, the
Indianapolis, and is now an active member of both the
Commercial Club and Board of Trade. Will G, Elliott
the best known and most popular clerk io the
West, still retains the position of chief clerk, which
he has so faithfully filled for the past eighteen
years The Grand is a five-story, handsome and sub-
stantial structure, having a frontage of 200 feet on
Maryland, and of 3.50 on Illinois street. It is of
elegant design, and it would be difficult to name another
hotel so admirably constructed and fitted up for the
guests. It contains 216 hand-
somely furnished and well ven-
tilated sleeping apartments, af-
fording accommodations for SCO
guests. It is fitted up throughout
with electric call bells and annu-
ciators, electric lights, passenger
elevators, etc. , two dynamos on
the premises supplying all the
requisite power. There are read-
. smoking rooms, bar and
, rooms, barber shop and
oms, telegraph and type-
writer offices, sample rooms for
commercial travelers, etc., and
Ihe structure is absolutely fire-
proof. The ladies' ordinary has
a seating capacity of fifty, and
bath 1
The
is unsurpassed, every detail b
carefully directed, so that pat
speak in the highest term
this feature, in common ■
of
stock of $300,000, since which time about $30,000 has
been expended in improvements. The officers of the
company are: Mr. Robert G. Harseim, president; Mr.
Fred. W. Bailey vice-president and secretary; Mr.
Wm. Foor treasurer. Mr. Harseim is one of the lead-
ing manufacturers of the city Mr. Bailey, although a
young man, and with only a few years experience, has
shown himself to be truly adapted for the business he
has chosen. He is an active member of the Hotel Men's
Mutual Benefit Association. Mr. Foor, the treasurer,
is also the manager, which in itself insures success, as
he is known among hotel men of the United Slates as
an experienced and very popular manager He is also
fast associating himself with the business interests of
e other excellencies of the
)use. The Grand is but one
and a half blocks from the Union
depot, and in ih- most central part of the city. The
rates are from *:-! to $.5 per day, Mr, Foor is a mem-
ber of the Commercial Club, and the Hotel Men's
Association.
INDIANA NATIONAL BANK.
The leading financial institution of this city and state
is the Indiana National Bank, which has won such an
enviable reputation for the soundness and conservatism
of its management. The bank dates its origin back to
18.'i7 as the Indianapolis Branch of the Bank of the
State of Indiana. On March 14 it was duly chartered
under the Federal laws as the Indiana National Bank,
Mr. George Tousey being the first president and Mr. D.
E Snyder the cashier. The bank was early recognized
as one of the great factors aiding in the development of
the resources of the state, and has ever continued to
wield a potent influence in the financial world, Mr.
William Coughlen was elected president in 1872, serv-
ing until 1883, when he retired accepting the vice-presi-
dency, while Mr. Volney T. Malott was elected presi-
dent, most faithfully and successfully discharging the
onerous duties devolving upon him, Mr. D. E Snyder,
the old cashier was succeeded by Mr. D. M. Taylor.
He was followed by Mr. W. E Coffin, continuing until
1885, when the banks charter was renewed, and Mr. E,
B, Porter became cashier. The best proof of the signal
ability of the present officers is afforded by reference to
the magnificent showing of the bank, which has resour-
ces of Sa, 452. 000, with a paid-up capital of $300,100; it
has a splendid surplus of $.500,000, besides an additional
sum of over $75,000 credited to undivided profits. The
bank has always been the popular favorite with active
business men, and has the accounts of our leading mer-
cantile houses and manufacturers. Its lines of deposits
foot up to the great sum of $3,531,3.57, and which in-
cludes no less than $1,440,400 of individual deposits
subject to check. It is also a United States depository,
and federal disbursing officers keep their accounts here.
The bank's loans and discounts average nearly $2,000,-
OCO, thus insuring the large earnings for which this bank
has ever been noted, and which accounts for its stock
being at such a high premium. The bank transacts a
general business, making a specialty of collections on
all points, among its correspondents being the Impor-
ters and Traders' National Bank of New York, and the
First National Bank of Chicago. The bank building is
owned by President Malott, who was the bank's first
teller. Mr. Malott is a capitalist of the highest stand-
ing, and has won a splendid reputation for h
a financier. He was one of the promoters c
for the Chicago & Atlantic railroad,
active member of the Board of Trade
the Me
pers.
the
'ith the
Porter has been
bank for the past fifteen years, and is a most popular
and efficient bank officer. In every respect, the Indiana
National Bank has proved itself the representative finan-
cial institution of this city, and bears favorable com-
parison with any bank elsewhere, both as to character
of business, solid assets and abilil
■of
anage
D. KREGELO. SON & IRVIN.
The vocation of an undertaker is essentially
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA
nporta
lion peculiarly
atively few ind
experience as well
abled to discharge
and unqualified satisfaction of those
earned. Among the prominent hous
we may add state, is that of Messrs.
Irvin, of 97 North Ilhnois street. I
t qualifications, which com
possess, and it is only by
ural aptitude that a man is
of the city, and
Kregelo, Son &
. D. Kregelo es-
n East Market
a first-class undertaker's establishment. The firm em-
ploy a number of capable and experienced men adapted
to the solemnity of the business, and are ready to
answer calls day or night, the telephone number
being 1154. Mr. D. Kregelo was born in Maryland in
1813; left home when quite young to seek wealth and
position in what was then the wild west. Walked from
near Baltimore to Columbus, Ohio, remained there for
a time, then proceeded in the same manner to Cincin-
nati, hence to Chicago, finally, drifted to Inaianapolis
>ears he w i^ sULcetded by his son C
who continued the old business for a numt
with credit to the Kregelo name so well known in busi-
ness. He has now retired, however, from the business en-
tirely. After ten years retirement from active business,
Mr, D, Kregelo decided to again resume an active busi-
ness life in order to successfully launch the bark of
another and younger son, John L. Kregelo, on the
troubled seas of commercial activity. Accordingly,
March, 18!ll, introduces them to the public under the
old name of D, Kregelo & Son in the r present hand-
some quarters. After the retirement of C, E. Kregelo
from the business, they formed partnership with Albert
Mr. Irvin has been associated for eight years with C.
E. Kregelo, and is thoroughly competent to take charge
of any branch of the business. Mr. Irvin was born
in 18.52 in Rush County, this state, studied Uw and
was admitted to the bar in 1874, moved to this city in
1876, where he has reided ever since, except five years,
which time was spent as head book-keeper of the Dorsey
Machine Company, Milton, Ind. In 1875 he returned to
this city and entered the establishment of C, E. Kregelo,
where he remained until above partnership was formed.
They occupy two floors, one facing Illinois street and one
on Ohio street- Also have attached elegant display and
waiting rooms. The embalming department is unsurpassed
in city or state. The morgue is under the care of efficient
attendants who are ready day and night to receive and
care for the silent visitor. The firm keeps en hand
an elegant and elaborate line of caskets, coffins, shrouds,
burial robes, trimmings and everything to be found in
of
and prosperity.
■felt
her fin
:ial growth
important and influential concern
A. Baber& Co., commission sales-
men of cattle, sheep and hogs, doing business in the
Exchange Building at the Union Stock Yards. This
firm commenced operations in ISSC, and have since de-
veloped an important and extensive patronage throueh-
out the cattle-raising sections of the country. The
individual members of the firm are Adin Baber, J. B
Sedwick and E. Nichols The firm sell on commission
only, transacting a business amounting to between two
and three millions of dollars annually, while they now
carry on very extensive business relations with the
mammoth packing houses of Knigan, Fletcher, CoHin &
Co , and the Moore Packing Company of Indianapolis.
Mr. Adin Baber was born in Illinois, where he still re-
sides. He is an extensive cattle dealer and farmer in Ed-
gar County, Illinois, and is at present connected with the
Frst National Bank of Paris, 111. Mr. ] B. Sedwick
was born in Owen County. Illinois, and spent his boy-
hood days farming in Monroe County, Indiana. He
has been a resident of Indianapolis twenty years, and
has always been engaged in the stock business. Mr E.
Nichols was born in New York, and was for many years
an extensive stock raiser and breeder. These gentle-
men are among our most successful and respected busi-
ness men, and highly esteemed in social and financial
circles".
CHIEF MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
One of the most important and ably conducted of
Indiana's industries is the Chief Manufacturing Com-
pany, manufacturers of the famous "Chief " self-feed rip
saw, which is rapidly superseding all other makes, and
is preferred by wood-workers everywhere. The factories
are located at Colfax, Ind., where the company went
into business in January, 1890, and has achieved a great
success under the able, energetic guidance of Mr. Tee-
guarden, the president, and Mr. D Lanum, the manager
and Indianapolis representative. The growing demands
of the trade resulted in the company opening an office
and salesroom in this city, centrally located at 193 South
mil
lunde
Mr
agen
is carried full lines of the Chief self-feed
mill supplies of every description, specialties being made
of circular saws, band saws, swages, files, saw gummers,
concave saws, segment saws, wood pulleys, mill dogs, etc.,
while they are sole agents here for the Revere Rubber
Belting, Bradford Leather Belting, etc. None but goods
of the highest standard of excellence are carried here, while
the prices are the lowest. As to the Chief self-feed rip
saw, it saves more than 50 per cent of the labor required
in hand feeding and gives most perfect results. It
gauges accurately, feeds automatically at any rate of
speed and runs true, even and with no waste of power.
By using a Chief self feeder the slabs generally thrown
.away can be cut into small dimension stock for which
there is always a good market. The Chief self-feeder is
the fastest, safest and handiest rip saw on the market,
and the company has hosts of testimonials proving this.
Mill men find they can saw from a quarter to a third
more lumber with it. Those
I a quarter to a third
sted should send to
Mr. Lan
for
ated
Thee
is also sole agents of the ' Little Giant" van
saw mills. It pays for itself in a few days in increasing
the mill's capacity. All the "Chief" machines are pro-
duced from the very best materials, put together by ex-
perienced workmen. They are simple in construction,
fully tested before leaving the shop and can be relied up-
on in every way to do the work intended. To progressive
mill men their can be no further arguments required.
They need the "Chief" self-feed ripsaw, and with itcan
make more money than ever before. Mr. Lanum is one
of the most popular and energetic business men in
Indianapolis. He has secured to this city a large estab-
lishment—a headquarters for the p.oducts of this com-
pany, also for all kinds of mill suppl!3s and outfits, and
offers to the trade of the city and country at large, sub-
stantial inducements, both as to price and quality, no-
where else duplicated.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
ROBERT KELLER.
nducting of this
structure, 60x80
of East and Co-
ty for a detailed
customers by a railway cash carrier The trade is both
wholesale and retail in character, and is not confined to
the city, but comes from all the surrounding sections of
country. Mr. Keller, who was born in Germany, has
resided in Indianapolis since 1867, and throughout his
business career has alwa\s been successful and pros-
perous In ISs') he established a branch house at 159
Hadley ave-
apoli;
nds that arrest and
:no\e pain and heal
s sick has been re-
rded as among the
and thu
pal kep
t on
sale
n tne n
ve departments; tor ins
ance,
and
fanc>
dry goods, notions, millinery
also
silks an
ddr
ess fa
brics, worsteds and woolens, boots and
shoes i
3 all
the n
ew style
s for men, women, miss
sand
childre
n fo
rm a
feature
of considerable importance.
Follow
ng
hese
n order
are the grocery and meat de-
partme
nts which
is partic
ularly full and complete
The
lich lad
es and misses cloaks a
e dis-
played
pre
sent
ctive appearance, likewi
se the
clothin
g departm
ent which contains a valuable
ssort-
ment o
fin
eand
medium
garments for men and
boys.
There
sal
so a departrae
nt for the sale of flour
feed,
hay. St
raw
Eighte
n clerks are employed
n the
vho
areas
their operations of wait
ngon
□g the leading and most reliable members of
the pharmaceutical profession in this city may be named
Mr. S. Muhl, who is a prominent member of the State
Pharmaceutical Association, the Marion County Drug
Association and the Inter-State League. Mr. M Muhl
established himself in business at the corner of Illinois
and First streets in 1875. and in 1886 opened a branch
store at the corner of Alabama and Seventh streets, and
in 1890 one at the corner of Illinois and Thirteenth
streets. The store at Illinois and First streets has di-
mensions of 20x60 feet, and is tastefully fitted up with
modern cherry fixtures ; the Illinois and Thirteenth
while the Alabama and Seventh streets store is appointed
as the First street store and is 20x55 feet in dimensions.
AH of these stores are very attractively arranged, and
contain large and varied stocks, embracing pure, fresh
drugs and chemicals, proprietary remedies of well-
known merit, pharmaceutical preparations of Mr. Muhl's
own superior production, toilet articles, perfumery,
druggists' sundries, surgeons' and physicians' supplies,
etc.. supplemented by a choice line of imported and do-
mestic cigars. A prominent specialty is made of the
prescription department, physicians' formulae and fam-
ily recipes being here compounded at any hour of the
day or night with accuracy and precision. Mr. Muhl
was born in Missouri, and formerly conducted a drug
store on Broadway in St. Louis. He is a gentleman of
great attainments in his profession, and he enjoys the
respect and esteem of both the lay and professional
EVANS LINSEED OIL WORKS.
Indii
bus
md aln
nbers of the (
dustry is represented here.
ment. and the oldest and leading in its line, is ttie
Evans Linseed Oil Works, where are manufacturtrd
raw and boile i linseed oil and oil cake. The founda-
tion of these works dates from 1864, when they were es-
tablished on South Delaware street by Mr I. P. Evans &
Co. In 1885 the premises were entirely destroyed by fire,
and immediately after the premises now occupied on
Michigan street, on the line of the Belt Railroad were
built, and have since been utilized for manufacturing
purposes. In 1887 the present company was organized
and incorporated unde
Joseph R. Evans president and Wr
The ground occupied is four acres in extent, and the
buildings three in number, one. two and three stories
high, are substantially constructed of brick and have a
floor space of 37,500 square feet. Steam power is em-
ployed, and the latest improved special machinery,
presses, etc., in use. the daily capacity of the works be-
ing 1,500 bushels of seeds. Connected with the works is
an elevator of I5u.t00 bushels capacity. It is ninety
feet high and contains bins of from twenty-eight to forty-
five feet deep, and admirably equipped with machinery
operated by steam power. At these works, oil is ex-
tracted by pressure and chemical processes, and is
always of a uniform quality and superior in every re-
spect. The brands are standard on the market and the
oils always in active demand by the trade. An immense
quantity of oil cake and mea! is also produced, which is
ith Mr
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
sold to stock raisers and farmers anH shipped to the
Atlantic seaboard cities for export. Messrs. Joseph R,
and Wm. R Evans were both born in Warren County,
Ohio, and have resided in Indianapolis for a period of
financial circles.and are prominent mem ers of the Board
of Trade and Commercial Club The office of the
suite 28 Indiana Trust Company Building.
The
S, STOCK\0AN.
es connected with th
L. C. THOMPSON.
A leading and important industry In Indianapolis is
that in which Mr. L C. Thompson is engaged, that of
mouldings, etc The business was established in Novem-
ber, 1888, by the Thompson Bros., and in 1891 came
under the control of the present proprietor, who was one
of the original firm. The premises utilized consists of
a large yard and a two-story mill building, 60x75 feet in
area, perfectly fitted up and equipped with the latest im-
proved wcod-working machinery, driven by a sixty
horse-power steam engine and a boiler 14x60 feet, alsoa
capacious steamer for steaming lumber before being sent
to the drying house, From forty to fifty skilled hands
are employed in the different departments, all of whom
are under the immediate supervision of Mr. Thompson,
the proprietor. An immense stock of material, compris-
ing all kinds of hard woods is kept in the storage yard and
orders for turned mouldings, furniture frames of walnut
and other woods, also office, bank and store fixtures are
manufactured at the shortest notice Dimension stock
is cut to order and large orders are filled from furniture
manufacturers, sewing machine companies, organ build-
ers, etc , in the East, and a fine trade is also done with
the local cabinet makers and upholsterers. Mr. Thomp-
son is a native of Burlington. Iowa, and has resided in
Indianapolis for a period of sixteen yearn, five of which
he was superintendent of the mills of D E. Stone & Co.
He embarked in business with his brother in 1888. and
since it has been under his sole ownership and control
he has enjoyed a career of uninterrupted prosperity and
established a splendid trade of the most substantial
character. He is a prominent member of the Com-
mercial Club. The location of the mill at 203 and 295
facility Is enjoyed for conducting business operations on
a large scale.
of thti profession of druggist call for a man with
more than ordinary attainments and ability. The drug
business of Indianapolis is carried on by men of enter-
prise and high attainments, of whom the subject of this
sketch. Mr L S Stockman, is a worthy representative
Mr Stockman was born in Lawrenceburg, Ind , and has
resided in this city since 1881 He has had fourteen
years pr ctical experience as a pharmacist, five of which
were spent in the employ of Mr. J, M. Scott, of thiscity.
In 1887 Mr, Stockman embarked in business on his own
account, and has since met with flattering success, such
as is justly due to his professional ability and business
sagacity. His pharmacy is centrally located at 251
North Illinois street. It is 20x60 feet in dimensions,
neat and attractive, finely fitted throughout, and handy
and convenient in every particular. His stock comprises
pure drugs, medicines, chemicals, physicians' supplies,
the standard proprietary and pat-nt medicines, toilet
articles, etc , which are carefully selected for their
purity and general standard of excellence. Mr Stock-
man makes a prominent specialty of his prescription de-
partment, in which the greatest care, skill and accuracy
are the salient features, and all orders are promptly at-
tended to. The telephone call is 1025. and the phar-
macy is open at all hours. Mr, Stockman is a member
of the Marion County Pharmaceutical Association, also
of the Sta^te Pharmaceutical Association, and the Inter-
State League. He is a Knight of Pythias
AMERICAN LOUNGE COMPANY.
A leading concern in its special line in Indianapolis
to which we call attention is the American Lounge
Company, manufacturers of single and bed lounges,
couches, etc., located at 16. 18 and 20 Fayette street.
This company was incorporated in March, 1893, under
the laws of Indiana, with a capital of $20,000. Although
but an extremely limited period of time has since inter-
vened, the business of the house has already assumed
large proportions, and its products are in great demand
by the better class of trade throughout New Eng-
land. Ohio. Indiana, Pennsylvania. Michigan. Illinois
and other states The American Lounge Company is
developing strictly on the basis of merit, the goods man-
ufactured by it in every way maintaining the lead for
style, durability and elegance of finish. The factory is
a two-story frame structure, having a frontage of 80
feet by a depth of 150 feet It is a model establishment
of its kind, affording employment to an a%-erage force of
thlrtv -sl-'llci h itIs. A perfect system of organization
i,cjl^rce', both partners bringing to bear the widest
experience, Mr Jos. W. Connolly, the president, hav-
ing been for twelve years connected with the house of
Mr Thos Madden, while Mr. Thos D. Scott, who fills
the office of secretary and treasurer, was formerly of
Thos D. Scott & Co . who sold out to the United
States Lounge Company. The American Lounge Com-
pan
lifted 1
sfacti
before it prospects of the most favorable character
Messrs Scott & Connolly are members of the Commer-
cial Club.
THE STATE BANK OF INDIANA.
apolis as a great monetary
flourishing financial
institutions, and the need of still further banking facil-
ities, resulted in the organization and incorporation on
Jan. 1, 1893, of the State Bank of Indiana, with a paid-
up capital of $2J0.0.'0, and as the result of the first
day's business, it had resources of $331,207, with indi-
vidual deposits amounting to $121,811. a splendid show-
ing. The banks location is considered the most desir-
able in town, being in the Bates House, corner of Wash-
ington and Illinois streets. The fixtures are elegant,
while the counting room has tile floor, electric lights,
steam heat. etc. There are large burglar and fire-proof
vaults, and every convenience and safeguard are at
command. A general banking business is transacted.
A specialty is made of collections on all points, the
banks chain of correspondents, including the Fourth
National and Madison Square banks in New York; the
Banker's National Bank. Chicago; American Trust and
Savings Bank, Chicago: Fourth National Bank. Cin-
cinnati; American Exchange Bank, St Louis, etc. The
bank has the benefit of able and conservative guidance
Mr. Sterling R. Holt, the president, is one of the best
known capitalists and financiers in the state. With his
thorough knowledge of monetary affairs, and giving
close personal attention to his duties, the bank has a
head in whom the public universally bestows the ut-
most confidence. The vice-president, also, Mr. Win-
field T. Durbin, is specially qualified for the perform-
ance of his duties, while in Mr. James R. Henry, the
bank has a cashier of widest range of experience and signal
ability. He has had twenty-four years active connection
with banking, and wasiormerly a member of the banking
of Montgomery & Henry of Gosport, " " ~
end
to open
facil
nfidently recom-
■ith this thr
ch has before i
134
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
rNDIANA SUSPENDER COMPANY.
A representative manufacturing concern, and the only
one of its kind in Indiana, is the Indiana Suspender
Company, manufacturers of fine suspenders, at 20 South
Alabama street, in this city. This business was estab-
lished by Mr. H. Cohen on pL-bruary 1, 1893. and
although but a very brief period of time has since in-
tervened, a trade has already been built up which ex-
tends to all parts of the United States, and which
necessitates the employment of six traveling salesmen.
The goods manufactured by Mr. Cohtn have gained a
wide celebrity for their superior quality of materials
and fine workmanship, and wherever introduced com-
mand a ready sale. The premises utilized for factory
purposes comprise a recently erected brick structure,
having two floors and abasement, and being 25x60 feet
in dimensions. They are fully equipped with every
modern convenience and appliance for the rapid produc-
tion of the spfcialties of the house, and the output is
large. Eighteen skilled operators are steadily employed.
The company manufacture medium grade and fine silk
suspenders, and fill orders for the trade at lowest figures
and on short notice. Mr. Cohen was born in this city
and was formerly engaged in mercantile pursuits in
Texas for thirteen years. He is popular in trade cir-
cles, and his financial standing and reliability are of the
very highest. Mr. Cohen will remove in July. 1893. to
more eligible quarters, at 77 South Meridian street.
where he will occupy a three-story brick building, 2fi\
200 feet, and will add to his business a full line of gents'
ngs =
JOHN D. GAULD.
County, Nova Scotia, Canada, and has had more than
thirty years' experience in the business, being for a
number of years previous to engaging in his present un-
dertaking connected with the wholesale drug house of
Ward Brothers, in this city. Mr. Gauld's store, at 201
Indiana avenue, is spacious, commodious and admira-
bly adapted for the purposes of the business. It is
fully equipped, including a finely appointed department,
especially fitted for the prompt and accurate
compounding of physicians' prescriptions and fam-
ily recipes, in which none but properly quali-
fied assistants are engaged, and only such gener-
ally accepted standard drugs as the preparations of
Squibb. Merch and others equally well-known Euro-
pean and American chemists are used. The stock
embraces a full assortment of absolutely pure and fresh
drugs and chemicals, extracts, tinctures and pharma-
ceutical compounds of Mr. Gauld's own superior pro-
duction. All proprietary remedies of well-known merit
and reputation, the latest novelties in druggists' fancy
goods, toilet articles, perfumery, etc., fine stationery,
popular brands of foreign and domestic cigars, pure
wines and liquors for medicinal purposes, surgeons' and
physicians' requisites, druggists' sundries and every-
thing usually found in a well regulated drug store.
Order, system and neatness are to be observed every-
where; polite service is accorded patrons by intelligent
assistants, and prices are always just and moderate.
Mr. Gauld is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Cal-
edonian Club. Marion County Drug Association and the
Inter-State League. He is an enterprising, industrious
business man, thorough, exact and reliable in his pro-
fession, and highly respected by all with whom he has
bus
relati(
ORIGINAL MISFIT CLOTHING PARLORS.
The clothing trade has assumed very great propor-
tions in every part of the United States, and the oppor-
tunities that are offered to the public of obtaining fine
and comfortable garments, are such as they never en-
joyed before, This is especially the case in our large
cities, where misfit clothing parlors are operated. Mis-
fits and uncalled-for clothing are garments made by
tailors, which either did not fit or were uncalled for
To the tailors these goods are almost a total loss, and
the proprietors of misfit clothing parlors secure them at
less than the cost of the material, enabling them to sell
them again at half, and often less than half the original
measured price. The leading house of this kind in In-
dianapolis is the Original Misfit Clothing Parlor of Mr.
A C. Arustbal, at 35 North Illinois street, in the Young
Men's Christian Association Building. It was estab-
lished in 1889 by Mr. Arusthal, and has from the start
become the recipient of a first-class and fashionable
patronage. It is the only house of the kind in the city,
and its garments are in great demand by all classes of
our citizens. The stock carried embraces full lines of
merchant tailor suits in all styles, colors and shades,
cutaways and sacks, fine Prince Albert suits, overcoats
in chinchilla, kerseys, elysians, montalgriaes, meltons,
silk and satin lined, pants, vests, etc., all sold at less
than half their original cost. Alterations to improve
their fit are made free of charge, and every garment is
warranted to be exactly as represented. Mr. Arusthal
is a popular and progressive merchant, and his financial
responsibiliiy is of the highest.
W. E. MCMILLIN.
The pharmacy of Mr. W E, McMillin. at 152 East
Washington street, is in all respects a well appointed
first-class place, one of the foremost establishments
of the kind in Indianapolis, and receives a very
fine patronage. The business was founded in 1891 by
Dr. C. M. Harold, to whom Mr. McMillin succeeded in
the early part of the present year. Physicians' pre-
scriptions and family recipes are here compounded from
absolutely pure and fresh ingredients, in the most careful
and accurate manner, the proprietor exercising close
personal supervision over the laboratory. The phar-
macy is in a very central and eligible location, immedi-
ately east of the Court House, and has a frontage of 20
feet by a depth of 100. It is very attractively fitted up
with large plate glass display windows, show cases and
cabinets, the display being particularly tasteful, and two
qualified assistants are in attendance. A notable feature
of the establishment is the massive double soda water
fountain, which was put up in at a cost of $1,400. The
stock is both large and complete, and includes carefully
selected drugs, medicines and chemicals of every de-
scription, extracts, essences, spices, seeds, herbs, roots,
barks and kindred products, all the standard proprie-
tary remedies, pure medicinal wines, liquors and min-
eral waters, toilet articles, perfumery, fancy soaps,
sponges, chamois skins, and a great variety of pharma-
ceutical specialties, imported and domestic cigars, etc.
Prescriptions are a specialty, and night bell calls receive
immediate response. Mr. McMillin is a graduate of
the Louisville College of Pharmacy, and has had 12
years' experience in medicine, four years of which was
spent in Illinois, complying with all the requirements of
the law in that state. He is a Knight of Pythias. Born
in Charleston, Ind, he has resided in this city but a
short lime, and is rapidly gaining a well deserved popu-
larity,
GEO. MANNFELD.
One of the most popular clothiers, merchant tailors and
dealers in gentlemen's furnishing goods in the city is Mr
Geo. Mannfeld, who has had quite an extended experi-
ence in the business. The splendid establishment, of
which he is now the head, was founded as long ago as
1849 by Bauer &Goepper. In 1862 the firm of F. Goep-
per & Co. was formed, Mr. Mannfeld being the Co.
The firm continued the business until 1876, and were
succeeded by Goepper & Mannfeld. Mr. Goepper died
in 1882, when the business came under the sole control
of Mr. Mannfeld, who is one of the best known mer-
chant tailors in the city. The premises occupied at 17
East Washington street are 20xl:.M) feet in dimensions.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, 1 HE CAPITAL CITY UF INDIANA.
and arranged with an especial adaptability for all pur-
poses of the business. An immense stock of goods is
carried, comprising new style, fashionably cut, fine cloth-
ing for mens, boys' and children's wear; also a full line
of furnishing goods, including all the novelties. The
merchant tailoring department is a special feature of
the establishment, and here is displayed an elegant
assortment of fine worsteds and woolens of the best
European and American production. Mr. Mannfeld
gives his personal attention to custom work, and is un-
tiring in his endeavors to please. He enjoys a fine pat-
ronage, and as he is moderate in his prices his business
steadily increases annually. Mr. Mannfeld, who was
born in Gormany, has resided in Indianapolis many
years, and is popular and prominent as a business man
O. R. OLSEN.
The Indianapolis Bolt and Machine Works, located
on Kentucky avenue. 132 to 130, have dimensions of '200
feet in depth by 300 feet frontage on Georgia street, and
extend up to the Big Four track, having a switch of its
own. The proprietor, Mr. O. R. Olsen, came to Amer-
ica some twenty-five years ago, and having no friends or
relatives, but a will to work and a thorough practical
knowledge of his trade, he went to work as a machinist
for the small sum of 75 cents per day, and. owing to the
excellency of his work, soon found himself to the front
He afterward started a small business of his own which
rapidly developed into a good paying business and a
partner was admitted, but, as is often the case, the part-
ner soon owned the whole business, and Mr. Olsen was
left with nothing but his reputation as a first-class
mechanic. Six years ago, with the assistance of his son.
he became established again, and to-day he employs
over one hundred of the best and most skilled mechanics
in the country, and the secret of his success is due to the
fact that he employs only the best skilled labor, and
always pays the highest prices. The output of the fac-
tory is shipped by the car-load to all parts of the coun-
try. One of the specialties manufactured by Mr. Olsen
is his patent freight elevator, and though the patent is
only two months old, this elevator is now running in
some fifty of the most prominent manufactories in this
city, and a large force of skilled mechanics are steadily
• employed in putting them up. Another splendid
machine manufactured here is the Excelsior Machine,
which is plain and strongly built, and they are shipped
from New York to the Gulf of Mexico, and the Olsen
Excelsior Machine can be seen to-day in almost every
state in the Union All kinds of machinery used in the
manufacture of encaustic tiles or plain floor tiling is also
made here, and Mr. Olsen is so widely known in this
line of manufacture that he employs several expert
hands in making presses, or dies, which are shipped all
over the country. Besides the above mentioned, all
kinds of new improved machinery are made to order,
pulleys, shafting, hangers, etc, which are sold by the
car load, and nothing leaves the factory without being
fully guaranteed. The bolt department is an extensive
part of the works. Bolls are made by the car load and
turned out by the hundred thousands. Frequently a
car load of iron will be unloaded one day and shipped
the next day as finished bolts. Nearly all the machines
used in this department are the inventions of Mr. Olsen,
and this, together with his thorough practical knowledge
and liberal advertising has made him the self-made man
F. H. RUPERT.
The leading headquarters in this city for artistic, well
made and thoroughly reliable furniture, as well as for
carpets, stoves and kindred goods for household use is
the establishment of Mr. F. H. Rupert, located at 59
West W,
half square west of the trans-
fer car. The house dates its
inception back to 18S8, and
its record has been one of
continuous and uninterrupted
s popularity has
reased with the lapse of
.rs, and it is to-day one of
most frequented stores
The
d F. H. Ri
of
by Mr. Wil-
perl
the
the fir
arge
t complete
premises occupied com]
a building. 25x95 feet
are stocked with an exi
of household furniture t
upholstering as well a
ranges, carpets, oil
igntng hi;
IbH'J toR, Rupert,
mof F. H. Ru-
ns formed. Jan.
F. H Rupert be-
oprietor. In the
management of this enter-
eminent fitness to conduct the
lishment with profit to himself
latisfaction to the public. The
rise four floors and basement of
n dimensions. The salesrooms
insive and splendid assortment
: every description, in the finest
of plainer appearance, stoves
cloths, rugs of all sizes, colors
and qu
which are sold ;
exclusively dire
parts of the state. Mr. Rupert is a
Ind., and has resided in this city :
Knight of Pythias, and is highly i
■e of Richmond,
1881, He is a
Tied by all who
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
O. A. KEELY.
Of lati: years much attention bas been given to the
artistic decorations of fireplaces, and the splendid work
in this direction executed by Mr. O. A, Keely is highly
commended and admired. Mr. Keely is a gentleman
pnssi-,MnL; mcisl cxc.llent taste and judgment, and has
brought out many new and at-
tractue designs, and during the
three years
\ork street where he occupies
the ground floor of a building
25x100 feet, also the ground
floor of the adjoining building,
35x70 feet, which forms a hand-
some double store and affords
f\ ery convenience for thedisplay
of the spier li t (, Is kept on sale comprising wood man-
tels of the latest artistic design mantel fixtures, geomet-
rical tile hearths wainscoting of all patterns, fireplaces,
brass goods highly ornamented etc. The stock is one
of the largest in its line to be seen in the city, and new
styles and designs are constantly being added Esti-
mates are furni hed by Mr. Keely and all work car-
ried through to completion without delay. Mr. Keely
is a native of this city, was educated at De Pauw Uni-
versity, and was formerly money order clerk in the post
office. He is a thorough-going young business man of
energy and enterprise, and is achieving su cess by de-
serving it. He is a prominent member of the Commer-
cial Club.
F. E. WOLCOTT.
Among the many pharmacies in Indianapolis it is safe
to say that none are better managed and conducted than
that of Mr. F. E. Walcott, located at the corner of New
York and Bright streets The foundation of the estab-
lishment dates from 1886, when it was inaugurated by
its present proprietor at Connersville, in this state. In
lie was disposed of and
arge and
18S9 the bu
Mr. Wolcott removed to Indianapol
influential patronage was soon developed. Mr. Wol
every facility and convenience is at hand for all purpo-
ses of the business. The establishment is elaborately
finished with modern fixtures, and has an elegant soda
fountain, from which the choicest fruit syrups are dis-
pensed. There is a special department for the accurate
compounding of physicians' prescriptions and family
recipes, and this is done at all hours. The stock em-
braces everything in thelineof pure and fresh drugs and
chemicals, extracts, tinctures and pharmaceutical com-
pounds of Mr. Wolcott's own superior production, in-
cluding Wolcotfs Pulmonary Balsam and Anti-Consti-
pation Remedy, the Economy Headache Tablet, all
proprietory remedies of acknowledged merit, the latest
novelties in druggists' fancy goods, toilet articles of every
description, perfumery, physicians' and surgeons' re-
quisites, druggists' sundries, etc. Order and system
prevail, and polite and intelligent assistants serve pa-
trons promptly Mr. Wolcott was born in Fulton
County. Ohio, and has resided in this city since 1889.
He is a member of the Marion County Drug Associa-
tion, Indiana Pharmaceutical Association, and the
Inter-State League. He is a gentleman of culture, re-
finement and the highest integrity, and is highly es-
teemed in all circles. The telephone call of the s ore
is 536,
FIDELITY BUILDING AND SAVINGS UNION.
Building and loan associations, when honestly and
intelligently managed, have long been recognized as
providing a means, both safe and profitable, of invest-
ing small sums of money, thus enabling persons of
limited incomes to secure homes on more favorable
terms than cou'd be obtained through any other rec-
ognized method. In connection with these remarks
we desire to make special reference in this review to the
progressive and reliable Fidelity Building and Savings
Union, whose home office is located in this city, in
Rooms 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 60 of the Vance Block It
was chartered under the laws of Indiana, December
31, 1889, with an authorized loan fund of $50,800,000,
divided into shares of $100 each. It has since achieved
a marked success, and to-day has a membership of some
12,000, owners of over $5,000,000 in shares,
the year 1892 with $661, .555 of loans in force
by $1,443,76441 of mortgaged
400
vho ha
nber
The fun.
nd sti
boards. There can be
ly loaned o
itock of th(
values. It
eno OSS
while all its officers who handle money deposit bonds
for the proper execution of their functions with the
auditor of the state. The following gentlemen, widely
and favorably known for their prudence, ability, and
just methods, constitute the board of directors. Har-
vey M. La Follette. J. B. Patten. O, Z. Hubbell. Ira
J, Chase, Charles E. Morse, C F. Mosier, A M. Swee-
ney, James K. Henry, Edward], Robison, ] H. Slater,
George W. Combs, C. M. Young, and I P. Leyden.
The officers are; Harvey M. La Follette, president; J.
H Slater, vice-president; E J. Robison, secretary; C.
F Mosier, treasurer, and O 7. Hubbell. attorney.
GEORGE W. KILLINGER.
One of the best known representative design
manufacturers of store, office and bar fixtures in this
city is that of Mr. Geo. W. Killinger, who has been
identified with the business many years, and established
it on his own account at his present location corner
of Missouri and Court streets, in 1882. The ground
occupied is 50x90 feet in extent, and the factory build-
ing, 20x60 feet, and warehouse on opposite corner, 50x80
feet in dimensions. The factory is perfectly equipped
with special machinery and appliances, and a force of
from twenty to twenty-five experts are employed. Mr.
Killinger manufactures to order handsome store, oHice
and bar fixtures, and as a cold storage architect and re-
frigerator builder he has achieved a widespread reputa-
tion. His work is all of a superior quality, substantial
and durable while the styles and designs are new and
original. He manufactures refrigerators for keeping
lager beer, etc. ,cool and fresh, also for butchers and dealers
Belgi;
He
iporter of French and Belgian plain and bev-
eled mirrors, and can supply any demand at the short-
est notice, and he always has a full and complete assort-
ment of all sizes in stock. Mr. Killinger during his
business career has filled many orders and contracts,
and among the many well-known saloons he has fitted
up is that of Wm, Loeper on Alabama street; Eberts on
West Washington street; Fred. Lichtenamer and Jacob
Opp in Peru and Herman Irvitz in Alexandria. Ind..
and many others, besides many fine, attractive stores,
offices, meat markets, etc. Mr. Killinger is a native of
Indianapolis, has always resided here, and is well and
popu
and^
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
THE FASHION,
In the trade in footwear «e find tbat it is becoming
popular to make a specialty of handling only particular
makes in certain establishments, and in others to devote
particular attention to the wants of a special class of
patrons. Indianapolis possesses one of the only three
stores in the United States which are exclusively engaged
in handling ladies', misses' and children's line shoes,
the
nfort
April 14, im-2, he took posses-
occupied by him. The stgre is
The furnishings are in t e
is been neglected that can pro-
patrons. Mr.
times carries a heavy ;
: of shoes, etc., for ladies, misses and children
These are representative of the best American manufac-
turers, and are to be here obtained in all styles, sizes,
shapes and widths. Every pair is warranted to be per-
fect, alike as to material. Jit, make and finish, while
■ fashion is popular head-
f Indianapolis so-
with the
and io.
Knight of Pythi;
C. d. TRUEMPER.
A leading manufacturing house in this city deser
speci
i\ mention is tbat of Mr C ] Tn
0 G W Hill & Co , at 330 to 336 South Ea
There are few busine;
^w business men more popular
than Mr. Truemper, and he is conducting large oper-
ations, manufacturing regalia society goods, theatrical
goods awnings, etc , at both wholesale and retail. He
occupies for the purpose of his business, a two-story
brick and frame building, 50x130 feet in dimensions,
equipped with special machinery operat'sd by a six
horse-power steam engine, forty skilled hands being
employed. Mr. Truemper manufactures all kinds of
regalia, paraphernalia, theater and society goods, cos-
tumes, and deals in lodge supplies for Odd Fellows,
Masons, Druids, Knights of Pythias, A, O U. Work-
men, making a specialty of degree and team outfits for
Improved Order of Red Men, also fishermen, hunters,
tourists, encampment and reunion supplies. He also
manufactures awnings, tents and flags by steam power,
and is the inventor and patentee of Trujmper's venti-
lating awning, patented in 1883 and 1893. He also
makes a special business of decorating interior and ex-
terior of buildings and halls with flags, banners, bunt-
ing, etc , and is the only practical public decorator in
the state of Indiana Among the buildings in this city
he made to appear handsome are the Post Office. Thomp-
son Hall, Bates House, State House, K. of P Hall
Mozart Hall, Propelin Hall, Court House, and did
the decorating for Horticultural Hall at the
World's Fair Grounds at Chicago. Mr Truemper is
also the inventor and patentee of Truemper's Patent Self
Acting Shade Roller which is highly indorsed and recom-
mended. He furnishes tents to camping parties, also
flags and bunting for decorative purposes, and carpet
covers, canvas for dancing floors and street canopies
for weddings, receptions and parties, and conducts a
large business as a jobber in all widths and weights of
duck and awning makers' supplies Mr Truemper, who
was born in Germany, has resided in Indianapolis
twenty years, and is widely known and popular. He
IS a member of a number of societies and orders
among which are the K. of P. uniform rank. Red Men,
Elks, Turnverein, Floral and others.
H. C. RAFFENSPERGER.
One of the most popular druggists in the section of
the city in which he is located is Mr. H. C. Raffen-
sperger, who for the past seven years has been con-
ducting a splendid, flourishing business at the south-
west corner of East and South streets. Mr RaSen-
sperger has had an experience compounding and dis-
pensing medicines extending over a period of twenty-five
years, and is fully acquainted with the properties and
values of drugs and medicines. His handsome, attract-
ive store is a model of neatness. It is fitted up taste-
fully and complete in all appointments, and has dimen-
sions of 20x80 feet Mr. Raffensperger always keeps
a full stock of all kinds of drugs, chemicals, pharma-
ceutcal specialties, patent medicines, also toilet and
fancy articles, surgical appliances, supplies for the sick
room and druggists' sundries. The prescription labo-
ratory is provided with all the modern adjuncts of
utility and convenience to insure accuracy and prompti-
tude, and physicians' orders are prepared and medicines
nsed at all hours by competent assistants :
nsperger who was born in York, Pa., has reSK
lianapolis for some time, since early youth,
ourteous gentleman, very popular in professio
iber of the
the K.
sperge
1 County Drug Association, a director of the
uth Building and Loan Association, a 32d degree
Mystic Shrine, also of the Knights Templar and
of P. A conspicuous feature of Mr. Raffen-
•'s popular pharmacy is a superb soda fountain
hich delicious soda with pure fruit syrups is
EMPIRE THEATER.
Indianapolis is most assuredly keeping pace with the
demands of modern times for costly and well-equipped
places of amusement, >nd we have to-day a theatei
which is second to none in the country for the beauty
of its interior decorations and furnishings, and the em-
ployment of all modern conveniences and improve-
ments. We refer to the Empire Theater, which closed
its inaugural season about the middle of May, and will
reopen August 15, 1893. This handsome structure wa^
erected last summer by Messrs. Jungclouse & Schu-
macker at a cost of nearly 870,000, capital being fur-
nished by the Hencks Opera House Company of Cin-
cinnati, and the architectural designs by Oscar Cobb,
the well known theatrical architect of Chicago. The
house opened on Labor Day last, and business during
the entire season has been phenomenal. The seating
capacity of the theatre is in the neighborhood of 2,100,
with a stage 35 feet deep and 85 feet wide. Ample
means have been provided for the public in case of fire,
ceded on all sides to be the safest
the
ity.
ated ;
. popula
ner of Wabash and Dela
the hotels and street car lines. The house is heated by
steam, and supplied with a large number of e'ectric
lamps,
appoin
ibe;
id conveniences as modern ingenuity
ill can devise. The theater is under the personal
direction of Mr. James E. Fennesy, assisted by Mr
Charles Zimmerman, while Mr. Harry Thompson has
charge of the treasury department. Under the man-
agement of so able and experienced executive staff we
prophesy a future career of abundant prosperity and
success for the Empire Theater, and believe the efforts
put forth to meet the approbation of the public will, as
in the past, meet with the hearty support and patronage
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
GEO. d. MAROTT.
The wholesale and retail establishments of Indianapolis
in all lines of trade compare very favorably with those
of any other city of its size in the country, and in some
lines they excel all others in the United States. This
may truthfully be ssid of the magnificent footwear em-
porium of Mr. Geo. J. Marott, located at 26 and 28 E.
Washington street, which it is needless to say is regarded
with pride by all our citizens. The ground floor and
basement are utilized for business purposes, and the
ceiling is frescoed in the most artistic style and rows of
incandescent electric lights are placed along the cornice
and these with the 130 incandescent lights hanging
from the ceiling, cause the jstablishment at night to as-
sume a marvelously beautiful appearance. The furni-
ture is of the most elaborate and comfortable kind, the
settees and opera chairs being richly upholstered, and
the footstools of the latest design, being finished and up-
holstered in equally elegant style. Everything that can
add to the attractiveness of the place or conduce to the
comfort of patrons or
palatial and splendid appearance of the former with its
twenty foot ceiling and mirrors and plate glass show
windows with mirrored canopy tops, amaze the stranger,
and impress him with the remarkable spirit of enter-
prise everywhere apparent. The decorations are in oak
finely finished, and the shelving which extends from
floor to ceiling and runs the whole length of the store,
120 feet, convey some idea of the enormous stock,
averaging about 35,000 pair and valued at over $60.0CO,
always carried. The center pillars are completely cased
in mirrors, reflecting the elegant surroundings, aud the
' ^'^
facilitate the transac-
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tion of business, has
been installed. The
stock comprises foot-
wear of all the latest
^'
styles for ladies, gents.
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misses, youths and
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children, and is com-
"^ ^ <
plete in every depart-
\
ment. Mr. Marott is
a direci importer of
I
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ladies' satin, silk, Rus-
sian and Austrian slip-
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pers of the most artistic
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appearance and the
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finest workmanship. He
vS>
is a thorough master of
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the business in all de-
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tails, its having served
x!^*'v
as a clerk in his father's
shoe store for several
E -
years before inaugurat-
>jx
ing his present establish-
ment in 1885, and as he
is personally conversant
'"
with the requirements
of the best class of trade.
he has
every qualificatio
n for success in his fund-
wholesale as well
retail business is transacted covering the city and state,
and the mail order system has been called into requisi-
tion throughout the central and western states. Mr.
Marott is a native of London, England, and came to
the United States eighteen years ago. He is still a young
man, yet by his exceptional business ability, his sterling
integrity and enterprise, he has placed himself at the
head of the largest retail house of its kind to be found
in the whole of the United States.
ELI LILLY AGO.
No department of commercial enterprise in Indian-
apolis is of more direct value and importance to the
community at large than that in which the practical
manufacturing chemist brings to bear his professional
skill and experience. In this connection the attention of
the reader is directed to the representative Indianapolis
concern, known as Eli Lilly & Co., pharmaceutical
chemists, whose magnificent laboratory and offices are
located at 132 to 140 East McCarty street in this city.
This extensive and prosperous business was established
in an humble way in 1876 by Mr. Eli Lilly, and occupied
a small room, 18x36 feet in dimensions, in the rear of
where now stands the new Commercial Club Building,
and who conducted it until 1881, when it was incorpo-
rated under the laws of Indiana with a capital stock of
$160,000. The executive oflicers are Mr. Eli Lilly,
president, who is also president of the Commercial
Club, one of the governors of the Board of Trade and
is also prominently identified with numerous other local
interests: Mr. Jas E. Lilly, vide-president; Mr. Evan
F. Lilly, secretary and treasurer; Mr. Josiah K Lilly,
superintendent. These gentlemen have had great ex-
perience in this line and hold a very prominent position,
while they possess in a high degree the expert profes-
skil
requ
for
their highly endorsed pharmaceutical preparations.
They have developed an extensive, influential and per-
manent patronage, not only with the wholesale and re-
tail drug trade, but also with the medical profession,
with which no house stands in better favor, owing to the
purity, reliability, quality and general excellence of
their different chemical specialties and preparations.
Their immense trade covers the United States, Canada,
and Europe. It is one of the largest houses in the
United States. They have a London oflice and employ
in this city 130 assistants, a branch house at Kansas
City, which is their Western supply depot, and it carries
a larger pharmaceutical stock than any house west of the
Mississippi river. All the manufacturing is done at the
Indianapolis laboratory. The ever increasing business
of the house caused the company to remove from the
original location to larger quarters at 36 South Meridian
street, and finally in 1881 to their present premises,
which were enlarged in 188.5, and now cover an area of
8.'i,000 square feet in floor space. The equipment of this
vast establishment is perfect. There are two main
buildings, each 40x180 feet, including four stories and
basement, connected by a central building containing
the general offices. There are thirty-two manufacturing
departments, besides the stock, bottling, wrapping,
order, shipping and storage departments, each a model
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
of perfect system and management. The company
maintains its own machine shops, manufacturing its own
appliances for making preparations, all their lithograph-
ing, publishing and printing also being done on the
premises. A large dynamo plant feeds 300 electric
lights, the place being heated by steam and the water
supplied from the company's own works. The offices
are elegant and luxurious, fitted up elaborately in mas-
sive antique oak. Besides there is a magnificently
stocked library, a department of analysis, assay and
chemical research, a herbarium, a department of micro-
scopy and botany and a museum of materia medica.
They manufacture fluid extracts, powdered and solid
extracts, concentrations, abstracts, gelatin-coated pills.
also sugar-coated, pink granules, digestive ferments,
veterinary hypodermic tablets, elixirs, compressed
lozenges and tablets, hypodermic tablets, wines, tablet
triturates, standard tinctures, granulated drugs, effer-
vescent salts — ever, thing in fact demanded in the trade
The specialties are succus alteraus, anti-syphilitic and
aphrodisiaca, glycones for constipation, garbazin to
disguise quinine, caf-acetanilid, antipyretic, anodyne
and hypnotic. All preparations bearing the name of
Eli Lilly & Company are accepted by the trade as stand-
ard articles, possessing all the qualities claimed for them
by the company. The highest standard of purity and
excellence is maintained throughout, quality being the
first consideration of this great house which has built
up an enormous trade and an enviable reputation based
upon the most enduring of foundations.
One of the most flourishinK and useful financial cor-
porations in this state is "The Indiana Farmers' Sav-
ings and Loan Association" of Ft, Wayne, Ind , organ-
ized only in November, 1892, and has already secured
a membership running into the thousands. The plan
of this association is the most profitable for its members
ever devised. It gives them the largest returns that
are legitimately possible, and secures to borrowers.
loans to any amount, at only 4 per cent. The associa-
tion shares can be subscribed for in amounts to suit,
each share representing a paid-up value of $100. By
the six and a half year plan, 70 cents a month is paid
for seventy-eight months, or less, according to maturity,
making the total investment only $55.60 to secure $100
The ten year plan requires a payment of only 40 cents
a month, making the total investment but $49. Every
member is entitled to a loan at rates whit-h cannot be
epayme
lly or
ion «
Mil lei
id at^
'■- per
mot
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quart
the
wage'
r o;
and
profitable
paid
-up stock \v
■orth
and
pays
8 per
cent
ing exponents of the art They formed their
copartnership in 1892, and at once took a pr
place in the trade, the work turned out from the
lishment soon attracting attention on accoun
uniform excellence in every particular. With
Brink & Hohl tailoring is not a mere trade, it i^
and they take the same pride in turning out go
as does the painter or sculptor. No careless
agent for the
Life; vice-
George W. S
Me
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ex-county clerk
Redpath, M. D..
He
ind Howard
The money
IS loaned at 4 per cent per an-
num, and all mortgages taken
by the association are non-
negotiable, oflering absolute
protection to the stockhold-
ers The officers and advis-
ory board are men of the
highest standmg, and those
seeking a loan or desiring to
accumulate their savings in
the most profitable manner,
should communicate with the
secretary, Mr, Hann Stock has
been taken and paid-up, and
Prof. Garvin, who examined
the books, satisfied himself of
the plan as being the best. l^_.^ :
BRINK & HOHL.
A leading and popular firm of merchant tailors in
Indianapolis is that of IMessrs Brink & Hohl, whose
place of business is at 27 Virginia avenue. Although
young men, Messrs. Louis H Brink and Albert C. Hohl
have had an extensive, practical experience, and enjoy
an excellent reputation for the high character of their
goods and workmanship. They have a professional
reputation which is not confined to any particular sec-
tion of the city, and which ranks them among the lead-
m
:iK^
sent out by them. Special pains are always taken even
with the smallest details. The same care shown in the
execution of the work is displayed in the selection of
materials. The firm import their own goods, and have
always the latest patterns in stock.' Every attention is
given to the cutting and fitting of wearing apparel,
which is done under the immediate supervision of the
partners, and they number among their regular cus-
tomers many of our leading citizens. The premises
utilized are 30x100 feet in dimensions, neatly fitted up,
and present a very attractive appearance.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
THE HUBER MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Farm engines and threshers in this progressive age
have reached a high state of perfection. Skill and
science have been used to make them what they are to-
day, and among the various kinds on the market it is
safe to say that none combine all the merits and ad-
vantages of the engines and threshers manufactured by
the Huber Manufacturing Company, whose extensive
plant is at Marion in this state. The company was in-
corporated in 1875. Its officers are all well-known
representative, substantial business men. The president
is Mr. E. Huber, an inventor and founder of the busi-
ness; A. ]. Brackett, vice-president; S. E. Barlow,
treasurer, and E Durfee, secretary. The capital stock
is $500,000, all paid in, and the company is conducting
business upon a sound substantial basis Thirteen acres
of ground are owned and occupied by the company, and
sixteen large buildings located thereon perfectly equip-
ped with special machinery and appliances for manu-
facturing purposes, also storage and warehouses and
lumber yards afford every convenience and bring into
re.]uisition the services of 600 skilledartizans. The rail-
road facilities are also of a superior character. The
company manufacture the world famous new Huber
traction, standard and semi-portable or skid engines and
the new Huber threshers, which possess many merits
peculiar to themselves, and have never failed to demon-
strate their efficiency and superiority wherever intro-
duced. They are made of the very best materials, ac-
curately and carefully put together, and warranted as
represented in every respect. As an evidence of the
popularity of the engines and separators, we desire to
say that the number made and sold in 1891 reached
1,200 engines and 10 000 separators and that in the
state of Indiana alone 123 engines were disposed of
and 147 separators This is a splendid showing and at
once a guarantee that they are the best machines of the
kind on the market. Branch houses and agencies have
been established in all parts of the West and South, and
in Indiana there are eighty-three local agencies. The
branch in this city is in charge of Mr. H. A Davis as
manager, a live wide-awake business man of standing in
the community. His office and warehouse, a corrugated
iron structure,;j6x50feet.isat78SouthTennesseestreet,
where be has a large stock of engines and threshers, also
repairs attachments and parts A native of Constantine,
Mich., Mr. Davis has resided in Indianapolis since 1889,
and is one of the leading agricultural machine men in
the city. He is popularly known and an active member
of the K. of P. He employs traveling salesmen on the
road, a number of workmen in the warehouse, and by
bis energy and enterprise has built up a large trade.
CHARLES E, DUVALL.
Indianapolis has several mercantile establishments
which compare favorably with anything of the kind
either in New York or Chicago, and among the number
is that of Mr. Charles E. Duvall, wholesale and retail
dealer in draperies of all kinds, silk and lace curtains,
oriental rugs, portieres, window shades, etc. The busi-
established three years ago by Mr, Duvall who
p.int effect The show window is " a dream'* of artistic
taste, while the interior is equally attractive in its every
detad. lu draperies and the richest fabrics of the loom
for decorative purposes, he carries a complete and very
valuable stock, gathered from all quarters of the globe
The Orient, Turkey, Italy and France, while in finest
grades Of East Indian and Turkish rugs, Japanese
goods, etc., no such stock as this has ever before been
shown west of New York, and the buyer, Mr. Griggan-
heims, is now in Yokohama. This is ac-
knowledged to be the headquarters here for
mattings," linoleum and oil cloth, window
shades of all kinds, including store shades,
to order. In connection with this Mr. Du-
vall shows a variety of beautiful patterns of
parquet flooring, wood carpet, fret and grille
work, etc., acting as agent for John W.
Boughton. of Philadelphia, Pa., the oldest
liouse engaged in this business, all of which
he is prepared to lay at most moderate
prices. He has just taken an S800 contract
for the drapery and grille work for the private
residence of Mr. Frankie. Mr. Duvall has
ty years experience
l.fficult
rk of fin
furnishii
lake
nany highly valuable suggestions
:ustomers. He is prepared to contract
and undertake the entire furnishing of
ses, insuring harmonious treatment, and
introduction of draperies, rugs and furni-
I that will match the mural decorations
leading citizens of Indianapolis and of
state are found among his permanent cu .
ers, while he has developFd a flourishing
ilesale trade. Importing direct as he does
n Japan, India, France and the East, he
and
stylish
tho
CHARLES E, DUVALL.
is the recognized authority in this branch of trade, and
who has had not only an unusually wide range of prac-
tical experience, but has manifested the soundest judg-
ment and correct taste in the gathering together of this
magnificent stock. Mr. Duvall was for twentv-five years
with Mr. Roll in the carpet trade, and thus possesses a
wide circle of influential connections. His store is con-
veniently located at 44 North Illinois street, and is thus
but a few doors north of the Bates House and the fash-
ionable thoroughfare of the city. The premises, which
are If'O feet in depth, are most elaborately and artistic-
ally fitted up and decorated, being draped with all styles
and patterns of the various goods, producing a most ele-
ct intrinsic value, both as to materials and ar-
tistic treatment, and is fully prepared to offer
substantial mducements as to price and qual-
hich cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Mr. Duvall
'orn in this city and is one of her most respected
-ss men, an active member of the Commercial Club,
merchant whose enterprise has secured to Indian-
an establishment without a duplicate west of New
LOUIS G. DESCHLER.
i long
vhich are the leadmg repre-
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
sentative cigar stores in the city- They are three in
number, and are rtspectively located at 51 North Penn-
sylvania street, 68 West Washington street, and in the
Bates House Rotunda; they were opened on different
dates, the latest established being the first mentioned, in
July, 1892, having been in the Bates House fifteen years.
Mr. Deschler, although still but a young man. being
only twenty-seven years of age, has had an extended
and practical experience in the cigar trade, and by his
urbane and courteous manner, has made hosts of friendi
and secured a large and permanent patronage. He has
achieved a great and deserving success, having from
the start made it an undeviating rule to handle only the
finest goods in every grade. His establishments are
noted as headquarters, both with wholesale and retail
trade, for strictly first-class reliable cigars, which are
preferred in the future after one trial Mr. Deschler
has the handsomest stores in Indianapolis. They are
models in every way, and are fitted up with Russian
leather covered divans, light oak fixtures, marble and
hardwood mantels, electric lights, open fireplaces, and
all conveniences that can enhance the pleasures of ihe
^eed.
•of fin
ana and Key West cigars, while he
has always in stock the choicest brands of American
manufacturers. He makes a specialty of box trade, and
THE AMERICAN INSTALLMENT COMPANY.
The introduction of what are known as installment
goods houses has proved of inestimable value to all
housekeepers of limited means Among the leading con-
cerns whose operations and very extensive and who=e
branch stores and agencies are to be found in all the
principal cities of the United Ststes isThe American In-
stallment Company, importers, jobbers and dealers in
household specialties. This flourishing company was
incorporated under the laws of Ohio in July, 181)2, with
a capital of $100,000. Its head office is in Columbus,
Ohio, and its executive officers are Messrs. P. H
Cooney, president, and O. E. D Barrow, secretary.
The Indianapolis branch was opened in 1893 and has since
been under the able and enterprising management of
Mr. G W. Heeler, a gentleman eminently fitted for his
responsible position. He has built up a large and
steadily increasing business, which necessitates the em-
ployment of some thirty agents in this city and its
suburbs. The premises are at 29 Virginia avenue, 18x
100 feet in dimensions and the stock carried is very
large, including all kinds of household specialties such
as rugs, clocks, wringers, lace and chenille curtains,
pictures, albums, and general house furnishings, which
are sold on the installment plan. The company are ex-
clusive agents for the celebrated Stone wringer through-
out the United States, and they do a large jobbing trade
Mr. Beeler is a native of Marion County, Ind., and has
been a resident of this city for the past fifteen years
He is a member of the I O O, F, and a popular and
much esteemed citizen, Mr. Beeler represented the
Adams Company for nine years. He located their store
at Hartford, Conn , and was manager there for six and
WM. ARCHDEACON.
Prominent in this city is the house of Wm Arch-
deacon, manufacturer and dealer in pickles, vinegars,
mustards, catsups, etc , whose office, factory and ware-
rooms are located at 284 West Washington street Mr
Archdeacon established his business in 1881. being the
leader in introducing many important specialties to the
market which have been received with great favor and
have since came into general use. The whole of a com-
modious structure, three stories and basement in height
and 25x200 feet in dimensions, is utilized for business
purposes. The best known methods are invariably fol-
luwed, the steam process which is so generally used find-
ing no favor here, and all packing, bottling, etc , being
done by hand As a consequence the productions of the
house are known the world over as being of the highest
grade and of the most delicious flavor, while their con-
dition, no matter how great the distance, is simply pe -
feet. The specialties are stuffed Spanish mangoes,
Boston chow chow. Auntie Hull's Chili sauce and
Tomato catsup. Archdeacon's Sugar Coloring and Arch-
deacons Fumee for use with Bologna andother sausages
These articles are prepared according to special recipes
from the finest ingredients and are popular favorites
wherever introduced. Pickles of every description are
prepared here in the best known style and delicacies
?uch as spiced pigs' feet and tripe, whole or cut. are
cooked tender and cured with fine herbs and white wine
vinegar, while grated horse radish is ground fresh every
day and the finest Indiana home-made maple syrup and
rock candy syrup are always kept in stock. A full assort-
ment of everything coming under this general heading
in bottles, barrels or kegs is carried and a very large
and flourishing trade is transacted. Mr. Archdeacon is
a native of New Jersey and when quite young he went
to New York city and some years after to Chicago, where
he was in the employ of the Kingan Packing Company.
He is an expert in the details of his businessand having
a personal acquaintance with the best classes of the trade
he is enabled to exactly suit their requirements in the
most efficient way The telephone call fs 835
L. S AYRES & CO.
The fact, that Indianapolis permanently maintains
the lead as the great jobbing and retail dry goods center
of Indiana reflects the utmost credit upon her leading
merchants in this line, whose palatial stores replete with
all foreign and domestic goods are the admiration of all.
while the well-known names of their proprietors are the
best guarantee of the excellence and extent of the stock
and the honorable and liberal manner in which they
conduct their business. In this connection, the house
of Messrs L S. Ayres & Co holds a representative
posit on The proprietor. Mr L. S. Ayres. ranks
among our most enterprising merchants In fact, there
is no one possessed of a more intimate, direct and prac-
tical acquaintance with every detail of the dry and
fancy goods trade, Mr. Ayres has introduced many
improved methods since he commenced business twenty-
one years ago, and knowing exactly as he does what the
great public want, he has never hesitated or pursued a
wavering policy, but has placed his business in a posi-
tion to understand precisely what is required, and how
much of any given line of sta le or new goods will meet
the demands of the trade. He occupies a very large
and handsome store at 33. 35 and 37 West Washington
street, consisting of three floors and basement, each
having a depth of 195 feet and a breadth of 50 feet. The
immense space thus placed at his command is every
inch utilized to the best advantage, this being recog-
nized as the easiest place in town to shop in, Mr. Ayres
has direct representatives abroad, and is among the first
to secure and import all the seasonable novelties in dry
and fancy goods In the domestic market he exercises
the
keen
all the
5 of !
His
, both
fabri(
enormous stock cot
black and colored, satins and velvets,
all shades and textures, cloaks and suits, cotton and
white goods, linens and sheetings, all kinds of hosiery
and underwear, laces, ribbons, embroideries, gloves,
umbrellas, handkerchiefs, bijouterie, bric-a-brac, etc .
the assortment in all departments being most complete
and desirable Polite and attentive salesmen and sales-
ladies are here to promptly wait upon every customer,
and some idea of the business transacted may be formed
when we state that more than 175 hands are employed
The high reputation of the firm is so familiar to the
general public that further comment on our part would
be superfluous. Mr. Ayres has here in Indianapolis
reared a thoroughly representative establishment, har-
monious in all its parts, an emporium that shows what
can be accomplished with brains, capital and integrity
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
M K. FATOUT & SONS.
The oldest and besl known conlraclor and bulder in
Indianapolis is unquestionably Mr. M- K. Fatout, who
has been established in bus'ness for a period of forty
years, and in that time erected many buildings and resi-
dences in this city and vicinity. In 1883 he built the
planing mill now occupied, and has since given his atten-
tion to getting out material for building purposes. His
%
sonsWai-ren .md Ansel I att..ut uere given an interest la
the business in 1890 and 1893 respectively, since wheathe
operations have been extended. The mill building and
yards cover half a city block, and every convenience
is at band for business purposes, including railroad
facilities by means of the Bee Line and the L E. &
Western railroads, with which the premises are con-
nected by a side track. The mill building is three-
stories and 68x160 feet in area, and is fitted up with the
latest improved wood working machinery driven by a
175 horse-power steam engine, and special appliances,
and brings into requisition the services of sixty work-
men proficient in their respective branches. Adjoining
the mill is aspacious warehouse for the storage of manu-
factured stock. Messrs. M. K, Fatout & Sons manufac-
ture a general line of wood for builders' uses, including
pine and hard wood flooring, wainscotmg, ceiling,
brackets, mouldings, newel posts, balusters, and sash,
doors and blinds, and deal in all kinds of lumber. The
trade is widely diffused throughout the whole country
and steadily increases in volume and importance. The
location of the planing mill at 443 to 463 East St, Clair
street, the warehouse and lumber yard at corner Oxford
and admirably adpated for meeting the demands of the
trade. Mr, M. K. Fatout is prominently known in
business and financial circles, and is one of the oldest
members of the Builders' Exchange. His sons, Warren
and Ansel Fatout were born in this city, and are pro-
gressive, enterprising thorough going business men.
The former is a member of the Commercial Club, while
the latter is a stockholder in several well-known organ-
izations of the same kind. The firm is one of the lead-
ing and largest in this special line of business in the
city, and is equipped to fill contracts and orders of any
magnitude at the shortest notice. Telephone 077.
INDIANA DENTAL COLLEGE.
An mstitution of which the city of Indianapolis may
ell be proud, and one which to day is well known not
nly m this but foreign countries, is the Indiana Dental
ollege During the fourteen years since its establish-
"i s institution has steadily grown and developed.
until to day it ranks among the most successful dental
colleges m the land It has a faculty composed of gentle-
men well known in the dental profession throughout
the country, who in their respective departments
1 e fully equipped to impart that knowledge to the
student which amply qualifies him for the responsible
dutieb of his chosen profession. The officers at present
consist of S. B. Brown, M. D. D D. S.. president; W.
L Hesikell. D. D. S , vice-president ; M. Wells, D. D.
S., treasurer and J E, Cravens, D, D, S., secretary. The
regular curriculum of the college requires that in each
day three hours shall be devoted to lectures and recita-
tions, and four hours to laboratory and clinical work,
while during eight weeks of each term, two hours each
day are spent in the dissecting room. The college is
located at 19;^ North Pennsylvania street, and occupies
the entire third and fourth floors of the building, con-
sisting of large and well ventilated rooms. The average
attention at the present time is ninety regular students
and these come from all parts of the United States and
Canada. The charges are certainly most reasonable.
The total cost of a complete course of three years' and
graduation is only $325 or $100 a term, and parents
and guardians can re^t assured that pupils obtaining a
diploma from the Indiana Dental College go forth into
the world with all the knowledge of the profession ob-
tainable, until practical experience has ripened and
developed what has already been acquired.
T. K. IGOE & CO.
A reliable and prosperous house in this city, whose
and correct business methods have placed
the foremost rank of the trade is that of Messrs.
T, K. Igoe & Co.. wholesale and retail dealers in fine
cigars, tobaccos and smokers' articles, located at 2 East
Washington street. This business was founded in 1883
by Mr. V R. Jose, who was succeeded in November,
1892, by the present proprietors. Messrs. Trustin K.
Igoe and Frederick W. Baugher. who are natives of
Indiana. The premises utilized comprise a main floor,
having dimensions of 40x50 feet. Here will be found
a full line of the best grades of Havana and domestic
cigars, smoking and chewing tobaccos, cigarettes and
smokers' articles generally. The house imports direct,
and has influential connections, which enable it to pro-
cure the best goods, which are offered to patrons at
very moderate prices. They do a large retail and box
trade, and handle all the most famous brands. All
goods purchased from this firm are guaranteed to
maintain the highest standard of encellence in every
respect, and are unrivaled for flavor, fragrance and
uniformed quality, Messrs. T. K, Igoe & Co. are
highly esteemed in trade circles for their integrity, and
their patronage is steadily increasing in the city and
its vicinity. The telephone call of the house is 1073
They also carry a full line of national playing cards,
which includes all the best brands
There is no concern in the United States or Canada,
which can surpass in importance and magnitude. The
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, whose bead-
quarters are at 35 and 37 Vesey street. New York, and
whose 200 branch stores are distributed throughout the
country. The company are the largest importers and
distributors of teas and coffees and spices in the world,
and the largest manufacturers of condensed milk and
pure baking powders in the country. The plant for the
production of the two last mentionea articles is located
at Northville, Mich. The milk is made from the finest
cream obtained from the best breed of Jersey cows.
The teas and coffees are imported direct from the lead-
ing sources of supply to New York, whence daily ship-
ments are made to each agency. The coffees are roasted
at headquarters, the plant there having a capacity of
40,000 pounds daily, while thousands of pounds of spice
are ground. Two stores are operated in this city, one
at 20 West Washington street, the other at 164 East
Washington street. Both are under the management of
Mr. J, A, Thummel. Eighteen salesmen are employed,
and five wagons are in constant service. The respective
dimensions of the stores are 18x110. and 20x60 feet,
they are handsomely fitted up and appointed, and pre-
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
t an unusually attractive appearance. The coffee is
und here fresh every day, and the superior quality
the goods, combined with the e.xtraordinarily low
ces have secured a patronage which is derived from
EFROYMSON & WOLF.
No more remarkable success has been attained during
recent years in Indianapolis than is evinced in the his-
tory of that popular dry goods house known as the
"Star Store," located at 194 and 196 West Washing-
ton street, of which Messrs. Efroymson &. Wolf are the
proprietors. The business was established ia 1888 on
the present site, the premises being only one-quarter of
their present dimensions, and in two years the trade
had grown so rapidly as to necessitate the addition of
3,000 square feet of floor space to the east room, also a
large addition was erected by them in the summer of
1892. Two floors and the basement, with an area of
10,000 square feet comprise the premises, which are
owned by the firm, and have been beautifully fitted up
and supplied with all modern conveniences, such as the
cash carrier system, etc. On the ground floor is to be
nole
^of (
i goods, such ;
;ilks,
satins, velvets, cashmeres, henriettas, fine broadcloths,
cheviots etc , linens, sheetings, towelings, white goods,
ladies' underwear, hosiery, embroideries, laces, ruch-
ings, ladies' and gents' furnishings of all kinds, notions,
boots and shoes, and in the rear is the cloak and milli-
nery department. On the second floor is the wholesale
and jobbing department, in which the trade extends over
the whole of Indiana A staff of twenty-two salesmen
and salesladies is employed. Messrs. Efroymson &
Wolf are both nati'
and able young bu
praise for the suci
directed efforts
; of Indiana, and ;
CHAS. J. KUHN.
Among the finest and best patronized wholesale ;
retail groceries in Indianapolis, is that of Mr. Chas.
Kuhn, located at 47 and 49 North Illinois street. Hav
founded this business in 1878, Mr. Kuhn from the st
gained an enduring hold on popular favor and built
an excellent trade. The secret of his prosperity is not
far to seek, however, conducting the house on sound
business principles, thoroughly responsible in his deal-
ings, and being withal a man of sagacity, energy and
experience, it is but in the nature of things that he
should have attained the full measure of success that
has attended his well directed efforts. He handles noth-
ing but thoroughly reliable first-class goods, is strictly
upright in his dealings and extremely courteous to his r
patrcns. and attentive in meeting their requirements.
The store is 50x100 feet in dimensions, and is perfectly
adapted for the purposes of the business. It is fitted
up with all conveniences and facilities for the storage
and display ol the vast and carefully selected stock,
while ten assistants are employed. The assortment com-
prises fine teas and coffees of all kinds, pure spices,
condiments and table delicacies, imported and domestic
sugars, syrups and molasses, choice dairy butter, cheese
and eggs, the finest brands of family flour and prepare M
cereals, canned goods, vegetables and fruits, etc, ,\ll
order.s are filled promptly and at lowest market prices
Mr. Kuhn is a gentleman of push and judicious enter-
prise and stands deservedly high in the esieem of all
who know him.
GEM STEAM LAUNDRY.
One of the oldest and most popular laundries in this
city is that known as the "Gem," with which for
promptness, reliability and excellent service no other
compares. The Gem Laundry was established in
1877 by W H. Reed, and in 1890 came under the con-
trol of Mr. Logan C. Scholl, who has since conducted
it in a manner greatly redounding to his credit. The
work turned out is of a superior character, while
moderate prices prevail. For a period of fifteen
years, the business was carried on at 38 and 40 Ken-
tucky avenue, and in 1893, the premises now occupied
at 37 and 39 Indiana avenue were erected, and have
since been utilized. The building is substantially built
of brick, three stories high, and has dimensions of 40x
200 feet. The laundry is equipped in every respect
with the latest impro\-ed machinery, including mangles,
washing and ironing machines, also a twenty-five horse-
power steam engine and large boilers and all appur-
tenances, and employment is given to thirty-five skilled
hands. Hotel and family laundry, and also laundering
for the trade is done in the most expeditious manner:
transient work is a specialty, and particular care and
attention is exercised that all laundry work leaves the
establishment without flaw or blemish. The capacity
of the laundry is G 000 shirts weekly beside, fami'y
and hotel work The down town oSice is 13 North
Illinois street, opposite the Bates House, and branches
have been es'ablished in all parts of the city. The Gem
Laundry is pitronized by the best classes of tha com-
munity.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THL CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
Indi;
EMRICH, PAULINI & CO.
the country for the wood-working industry, and It is
with pleasure we call attention to one among the splen-
did enterprises in this direction We refer to that of
Erarich. Paulini & Co .manufacturersof furniture which
was established in 18^1, and from the outset, under the
able direction and management of the firm has been suc-
cessful and prosperous. The ground occupied at 190 to
20O West Morris street, covers two acres on which there
is a group of buildmgs, including the factory, a two-
story structure fi'^v.lfis f^-et m area large warehouses
dr>mg houses, storehouses etc also a spacious lumber
> ard for the storage of material There are also finish
mg Tnd pa king departments The wood workmg ma
cbmery is of the Htest impro\ed kind and power is
about thee tiblishment there is always heard the busy
hum of in lustry One hundred and fifty skilled cabinet
the different departments, and the furniture turned out
is sold in all parts of the country, and is always in de-
mand by the trade. The firm manufacture a general
line of handsome bed-room suites and sideboards, and
household furn ture, and make a specialty of b'^dsteads
which are made of all kinds of hardwoods in every con-
ceivable design, also walnut, veneered and imitation
walnut bedsteads. This concern is one of the largest in
its line in the city, and its name and reputation second
to no other in the country for superior, substantially
made, artistic furniture. New styles and designs which
meet the favor of the public are constantly being brought
out, and as a consequence, the demand is fully equal to
the supply The firm are fully equipped for conducting
operations on a large scale, and their productions of
fine and medium grade furniture are unsurpassed fur
excellence of workmanship and originality and elegance
in design. Messrs. H, Emrich and O. B Paulini, the
copartners, have made a wide reputation for themselves,
and are well known and prominent in this city where
they have resided some years. They are liberal and
public spirited citi2ens, and among the most active pro-
moters of all movements to advance the material inter-
ests of Indianapolis.
MANN BROTHERS.
Among the various institutions found in our
ffw are of greater importance to the gene
than the livery and boarding stable system of
Among the most popular and successful representatives
thereof in Indianapolis are Messrs. Mann Brothers, pro-
prietors of the livery and boarding stable at 511 Virginia
avenue. This house was opened in 1886 by Mr, R R
Sloan, and one year later Messrs J E and J B. Mann
came into possession and soon developed a large and in-
fluential patronage The stables are spacious and com-
modious, comprising a two-story building, 40x100 feet
in area, thoroughly equipped with every requisite, well
ventilated, lighted and drained, and every care and at-
tention is given to horses intrusted to the house by ex-
perienced grooms and stablemen. First-class accommo-
dations are provided for forty horses, and the boarding
branch of the enterprise is largely patronized by our best
citizens. In the stock of horses to let will befound those
suitable for ladies and invalids, as well as others noted
[qualities, and the same may
easure at any hour of the day
or night. Among the vehicles are included coaches,
landaus, coupes, surreys, carriages, buggies, hacks and
party wagons. Their trade is large throughout the city
and vicinity, and is steadily increasing under enterpri.s-
ing management. Orders by telephone 1430 receive im-
mediate and careful attention, either by day or night,
and all transactions are placed upon a substantial and
satisfactory footing Messrs. Mann were born in Indian-
apolis and have resided in this city constantl . These
gentlemen have been engaged in the livery business for
A BAUGHMA^
man's Buyer and Seller," the handy book for lur
men, carpenters, builders and every business requ
figuring for cost, interest, number of feet. etc. Ii
handsome 5x7 voluume of 175 pages, bound i
a-'d gold, aad is sent prepaid to any address on receipt
of SI. or six copies for $4, and twelve copies for $6 The
lumber tables contained in it show at a glance the num-
ber of feet in any number of pieces running in regular
f.ize from 1x3-13 to 12x12-40 feet, also over 4,000 sizes
running from 1x1 to 30x30 inches in size, and from 1 to
50 feet in length. The lumber inspection rules are the
plainest and easiest ever got out, and cannot be misun-
derstood. The other departments comprise cost tables,
interest tables, rules inva'uabie to retail dealers and
builders showing the exact number of shingles, lath,
and number of feet of flooring, siding or ceiling,
for any size building, diagrams for cutting rafter
patterns, band and rotary log scales, cipher message,
postal rates, weights of grain, how to mix paint and
plaster, and a thousand handy things to know. The
book is bound in soft, flexible covers, printed in plain
type on good paper; it is handy for the pocket and suit-
able for the desk Mr, Baughman is a gentleman of
long experience in the lumber business in which he was
engaged for many years at Necedah, Wis He is now
a resident of this city where all orders should be ad-
dressed to lock box 113 He has already published
four editions of his most valuable work, and has just
issued a '"World's Fair Edition" which is full and com-
plete and up to date His office is at lil !i North P^-nn-
sylvania street
COX & GOSSOM.
to the facilities and oppor-
nionery trade throughout
892 by the establishment of Messrs.
Dlesale confectioners at 64 South
with ample facilities and resources
;t useful and valuable :
t the hands of the lun
■ or builder is that kno
A most important addil
tunities of the retail cc
Indiana was made in ^
Cox & Gossom as wh
Pennsylvania street,
for supplying retailer
prices. The firm occupy eligible premises 25x100 feet
in dimensions, which are perfectly adapted to the re-
quirements of the business and which are stocked with a
large and carefully selected assortment representing the
best productions of the leading manufacturers in the
country. Having an intimate knowledge of all details
of their line and being personally conversant with the
demands of the best class of trade, the proprietors have
exercised good taste and sound judgment in the selection
of their stock, which is unexcelled for variety, purity and
delicacy It embraces glaces, creams and ices, candy.
chocolate goods, bonbons, etc , which are absolutely
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY UF INDIANA.
second to none in the United Stales and which find a
ready market throughout the city and surrounding
country. Large quantities of peanuts are roasted and
sold to dealers in large or sinall quantities. Orders are
filled promptly and accurately and the rapidly extending
trade shows the satisfaction that is felt with the goods
carried by this enterprising house. In addition to a full
indoor staff three experienced traveling salesmen are
kept constantly UDon the road. The proprietors. Messrs.
I. S. Cox and H. F. Gossom, are gentlemen of standing
in mercantile circles who thoroughly understand their
business, and by honorable methods and strict integrity
as well as by enterprise and energy are steaddy making
their way to the front and achieving a well deserved suc-
cess in their important line
CAPITAL MACHINE WORKS,
WM. C. REHLING.
Among those actively engaged manufacturing bricks
in this city is Mr. Wm C. Rehhng, who also deals in
coal.limeandcement. Mr. Rehling has been established
in this business for a period of twelve years, and in
that time secured a large substantial city and country
trade. His office is at 6.53 Madison avenue where he also
occupies a brick yard six acres in extent and a coal yard
with ample sheds coveringone-half an acre. For manu-
facturing brick he is well equipped with the latest im-
proved machinery operated by steam power, ample
kilns and turn out an average 40,000 pressed and com-
mon brick daily, which are always in demand and meet
with a ready sale. A side track from the main line of
the ]. M. & I, R. R. affords every convenience tor ship-
ping bricks to all parts of the surrounding country. Mr.
Rehling handles Brazil block, anthracite, Pittsburg,
Raymond City and Island City screened coal, carries a
large stock and can fill orders at the shortest notice. He
also deals in the best quality sewer pipe, cement and
lime which he can supply in any quantity desired at the
lowest market quotations. A native of Indianapolis
where he has always resided, Mr. Rehling is well and
popularly known as one of the leading brick manufac-
turers and as a progressive business man. He is young,
active and enterprising and has always been held in high
esteem in financial and business circles. He is a promi-
nent member of the Builders' Exchange and also of the
K. of P., K. of H, and the I. O O. F.
JOHN BLUMBERG.
By reason of its central situation and splendid trans-
portation facilities, Indianapolis has become one of the
most important points of distribution in the United
States. lu numerous lines of traffic the business tran-
A leading house thus engaged which
makes a specialty of foreign and native fruits is that of
Mr. John Blumberg, located at 34 South Delaware
street Mr. Blumberg founded this representative con-
cern some six years ago, and his operations have since
been uninterruptedly marked by a continued success.
The premises utilized by him comprise a spacious build-
ing finely fitted up with cold storage and with every
modern convenience for the prosecution of a large and
thriving business. Mr Blumberg receives his supplies
favorable relations with producers and shippers. He is
thus enabled to offer to the trade the best quality of
fruits and general produce and to quote prices which
cannot be afforded by houses whose equipment is less
thorough. The trade is strictly wholesale and necessi-
tates the employment of five assistants. While Mr.
Bluraberg's reputation for fair and honorable dealing is
a sufficient guarantee of the prompt and perfect fulfill-
ment of all orders, he refers to the Meridian National
Bank. The telephone call of the oflice is 689.
Fore
voted t
GROENWOLDT & BEHRINGER.
The wholesale trade in wines and liquors in this city
is well represented by several reliable and responsible
concerns. Foremost among these is the house of Messrs.
Groenwoldt & Behringer, at 84 South Delaware street.
It was founded in 1377 by the present proprietors,
Messrs. Albert Groenwoldt and Joseph Behringer,
both gentlemen of long and valuable experience, who
bring to bear a thorough knowledge of the trade in its
every branch and feature. The premises formerly util-
ized were at 66 South Pennsylvania street, but with the
growth of the business came the imperative necessity of
securing more commodious quarters. In 1890 the firm
removed to the present address. Here they occupy a
ground floor and basement, each being 2.5x150 feet in
dimensions, and well adapted for the purposes of the
business. A spacious storage room has been provided
and an immense and choice stock is always carried
Messrs. Groenwoldt & Behringer are direct importers of
the best foreign wines and liquors, including French,
Italian and German vintages, cognacs, liqueurs, cordials,
gins, rums, etc.; they also handle the finest products of
Kentucky and other distilleries, and of California and
Lake Erie vineyards. Both partners were born in Ger-
many and have resided in Indianapolis for many years.
They are enterprising and responsible merchants, de-
servedly prominent and popular. Mr, Groenwoldt is a
member of the Knights of Honor,
manufacture of special machmery and tools in this city
we find the Capital Machine Works, of which Mr, Louis
Koss is the enterprising and efficient proprietor. These
works were founded in 1884 by the firm of William-
son & Koss, the former retiring in 1887. The works
are located at 35 and 37 South Alabama street, where
they occupy a two-story brick building with basement,
having a frontage of 25 feet by a depth of 120. The
various departments are fully equipped with the best
perfected and latest improved machinery and appliances,
such as punches, drill, lathes and planes, etc, and ten
skilled and experienced machinists are employed. The
output is large and the range of production includes all
kinds of special machinery and tools, veneer-cutting ma-
chinery, automatic knife grinders, presses and dies. A
large business is done, the products of the works being
in steadily increasing demand throughout Indiana, Illi-
nois, Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky. Mr. Koss was born
in Indianapolis, and is deservedly esteemed as one of its
leading and responsible business men and citizens.
CHANCE-MATTHEWS PRINTING COMPANY.
In no art has more rapid or important improvements
been made than in that of the wonderful "art preserva-
tive, "or printing. A leading job-printing concern of
this city IS the Chance-Matthews Printing Company, —
upymg t
spacK
59 and 11 Van
Block, an illustration of which appears in this publication.
Four years ago the business was established by Messrs.
Chance and Matthews, having only one small printing
press as their main piece of machinery and one "devil"
on their pay roll. Being printers in the full sense of the
term it was not long until thev were able to hold their
own with their more pretentious competitors. The com-
posing and press rooms are now admirably equipped with
everything requisite for executing fine work in the best
manner and a force of fourteen experienced hands era-
ployed. The modern appliances and improvements in
use make this one of the most complete printing houses
in the city, A large cylinder press and four jobbers to-
gether with many fonts of type of the latest styles afford
facilities for getting out fine job work and commercial
printing, book, catalogue work, etc, promptly and in a
manner unsurpassed- Both members of the firm are
practical printers of long experience, active and enter-
prising, and have won success by deserving it and by
taking frequent doses of their own medicine, advertising.
When in need of printing we would certainly advise you
to give "Chance a chance. '
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
JOHN ROSENBERG.
A leading and reliable house is that of Mr John
Rosenberg! the widely known merchant tailor and gents'
outfitter, at lt)6 East Washington street. Mr. Rosen-
berg has been engaged in his present line of business
for the past twenty years, and during that long period of
time has ever sustained a well deserved reputation alike
for fine workmanship and excellent fabrics, as well as
square dealing. He is by general assent one of the fore-
most exponents of the tailoring art in this vicinity, and
enjoys a large and fashionable patronage. The work
turned out here is of a very superior character, and
thoroughly reliable first-class goods only are kept in
stock, the garments leaving this establishment being A 1
in every instance alike as to style, cut, fit. finish and
fabric. Mr. Rosenberg is a thoroughly practical cutter
and all-round tailor of ample experience. and is a master
of his art in all its branches. He occupies a handsome
and tastefully appointed store, where he employs threi^
salesmen, while six first-class tailors are kept constant-
ly busy making garments. A large and carefully
selected stock is always on hand of both foreign and
domestic productions and the assortment of cloths,
wo jlens and gents' furnishing goods is unsurpassed, Mr.
Rosenberg is the agent in this city for the sale of the
famous "Cromwell" custom made dress shirt, and he
also does a large wholesale business in cloths and
woolens. He is a native of Germany who has resided in
Indianapolis since iy'>5. and is a highly esteemed mer-
chant and citizen.
BRADLEY. HOLTON & CO.. INCORPORATED.
Indianapolis is the incorporated firm of Messrs Brad-
ley, Bolton & Co., whose office is located at 177-181
East Washington street, with spacious warehouses at
176-180 East Pearl street. It was established here in
1880 as a branch house of the famed David Bradley
Manufacturing Company of Chicago. Ill . and was in-
corporated by the present proprietors tn 1886, under
the laws of Indi na. by Messrs. David Bradley and J.
Harley Bradley of Chicago and W B Holton and S.
G. Leonard of Indianapolis. David Bradley is presi-
dent, and W. B. Holton as secretary and general man-
ager. Manager Holton of the Indianapolis branch is a
native of this city, where he has always held a high
reputation The Indianapolis house supplies an im-
mense trade throughout the states of Indiana, Ohio,
Kentucky, and various other sections. Through the
company's large works at Chicago. Mr. Holton handles
all kinds of Bradley's steel, chilled, wheeled, sulky and
gang plows, corn-planters and shellers, disk and lever
harrows, field rollers, hay and straw cutting boxes, Brad-
ley mowers, steam engines and generators, and innu-
merable other useful and ingenious implements and ap-
pliances for agricultural use, The commodious ware-
house and factory extends through the block a distance
of ;,'00 feet, and has a frontage of 68 feet. Here the
firm manufactures and deals in all varieties of agricul-
tural implements, including pumps, hay-rakes, cultiva-
tors, Bradley's self-acting pumps, grain-drills, stalk-
cutters, etc., and here also may be obtained anything
in the line of vehicles, from the lumbersome oxcart to
the lightest running and most elegantly finished car-
riage, including buggies, farm and spring wagons, etc.
A very large corps of assistants and traveling men are
employed, and orde.s are carefully filled at the lowest
possible figures.
EVERROAD & PRUNK.
This concern was founded twenty years ago by Wm.
M. Kirkwood, to whom C. A. Robertson succeeded in
1879. The letter, in turn, sold out to the present firm
in 188!». It composed of Messrs, B. F. Everroad, who
had been in Mr. Robertson's employ, and F. H. Prunk.
The busmess premises at 170 Indiana avenue comprise a
ground floor 18x100 feet in dimensions. The store is
well stocked with builders' and house hardware of all
kinds, mechanics' tools in great variety, machinists' and
blacksmiths' supplies, steel, iron, nails, rivets, screws,
etc, table and pocket cutlery, plated ware, shelf goods,
kitchen utensils and household specialties, garden tools,
cordage, woodenware, wire, tin, copper, sheet iron ware,
etc In the rear of the itore is a well equipped workshop, •
provided with all the latest improved mechanical appli-
ances for sheet metal working, affording permanent em-
ployment to some ten skilled hands and everything in
the line of sheet metal work isexecuted here. The tele-
phone call is 1188, and orders receive prompt atten-
tion. Mr Everroad was born in Banholomay County,
Indiana, and has resided in this city since 1881. Mr.
Prunk is a native of Indianapolis They are energetic
and responsible business men.
WILLIAM T. LONG.
Although but a brief period of time has elapsed since
Mr. William T. Long founded the enterprise now so
successfully conducted by him, at 480 East Washington
street, as a dealer in drugs and medicines, his success
has been so marked as to entitle his house to more than
passing mention in this review of the commerce and re-
sources of Indianapolis. This is in all respects a well
appointed, first-class place, one of the foremost estab-
lishments of the kind in the city. Physicians' prescrip-
tions and family recipes are here compounded from
absolutely pure and fresh ingredients, in the most care-
ful and accurate manner, the proprietor exercising close
personal supervision over the laboratory, while popular
prices prevail. Mr, Long occupiesthe ground floor and
basement of a building having a frontage of 20 feet by
a depth of 65 The store is very attractively fitted up,
the display being particularly tasteful, and competent
assistants are in attendance. The stock is large and
complete, and includes carefully selected drugs, chemi-
cals and medicines of all kinds, extracts, essences,
spices, seeds, herbs, barks, roots and kindred products,
all the standard proprietary remedies, pure medicinal
wines, liquors, mineral waters, etc ; toilet articles, per-
specialties. Prescriptions are the leading specialty, the
pharmacy being open at all hours. The telephone call
is 1773, Mr. Long was born in this city," and is a
Knight of Pythias, He it. also proprietor of a large sale
and livery stable located at 23.3, 236 and 237 E. Wabash
street, having dimensions of 66 feet front and 110 feet
in depth on south side of street, and 33 feet front and
50 feet in depth on north side of street. He has thirty
head of horses for hire and a fine line of carriages and
buggies, Mr Long has been in the livery business
H. KtNZLY,
The leading authority in Indianapolii in everything
pertaining to hair goods, and the largest importer of
human hair is Mr. H. Kinzly, whose fine establishment
is located at 46 North Illinois street. Mr. Kinzly is
lately of Paris. France, and brings to the prosecution of
his business a perfect and intimate knowledge of its
every feature and detail, such as is peculiar to the artis-
tic hair dressers of the gay French capital. He is an
extensive importer and manufacturer of human hair
goods of every description, wigs, braids, curls, etc,
also perfumery, toilet and fancy articles in great variety,
and conducts the leading hair dressing parlors for ladies
in this section of the country. He has developed a patron-
age of great magnitude, including among his customers
the fashionable circles of society in this city and sur-
rounding territory. His store is richly fitted up and
furnished, and contains full lines of hair goods, while
in the rear are hair dressing rooms, where cutting,
curling, shampooing, bleaching, dying, singeing, etc ,
arc executed by skilled attendants, Mr, Kinzly is cele-
tXDIAXAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
brated as the exclusive manufacturer of many popular
and superior waves, head pieces, bangs, etc. Mr
Kinzly is patentee and manufacturer of the Kinzly
Patent Bang, the latest and most complete article of
the kind on the market. It is made of strictly first-
class natural, curled hair, and is constructed without
lace wires or net He has issued a magnificent
fashion plate, showing the arrangement of the empire
style of head dress for the June number of the American
Hairdresser. This is the finest plate of the kind that
has ever appeared in this well-known magazine. Wigs,
braids, and curls are made to order at short notice, and
all the goods manufactured here are the best of any
made. Mr, Kinzly is a perfrct master of his art, and
by his energy, perseverance and ability is gaining prom-
inence and a deservedly high position in the business
world.
R. S. CAMPLIN.
One of the leading footwear emporiums in this city is
that of Mr. R. S. Camplin. successor to Camplin & Von
Hake, at 71 East Washington street. Mr Camplin.
who was born in Bath County, Kentucky, has resided
here since 1874, and for a period of two years was a
member of the firm of Baird, Darrow & Co . and after-
ward, for the same length of time, of Camolin & Darrow,
wholesale boot and shoe merchants. Fourteen years
ago he sold out his interest in the wholesale business
and formed the firm of Camplin & Reisner. and opened
a retail store at 25 West Washington street. This firm
was dissolved in 1885 and that of Camplin & Von Hake
formed, and continued until 1890 when Mr. Camplin
purchased his partner's interest and removed to the
splendid premises now occupied in February, 1893, The
store, which is 18x90 feet in area, is admirably fitted up
and made conspicuous by the sign 'of the alligator.
Everything in footwear for men, women, misses and
children is to be found here, and as the prices are way
down to "rock bottom " a large, flourishing business is
carried on. Mr. Camplin is popularly known in com-
mercial circles, and prior to coming to this city, for a
period of three years, he was high sheriff of Boone
County, Indiana, and was highly commended for his
proficiency as a public official
THE HOME LIQUOR STORE.
munity to have located in the
reliable and responsible dealer
pretor of the ' "Home Liquor S'
[ticationtoany com-
t such a thoroughly
A Berkowitz, pro-
1 484 East Washing-
in Indianapolis. In September, 1891. he founded this
business, and by his enterprise, energy and indefatiga-
ble efforts to please his patrons, and to fill their orders
with pure, unadulterated goods at fair and reasonable
prices, he soon built up a large and rapidly extending
trade. Mr. Berkowitz has from the start strictly ad-
hered to the rule to handle none but the best goods. He
occupies the ground floor and basement of a building
having an area of 20x55 feet, and carries a choice assort
ment of French, German, Hungarian, Italian and Span
ish wines, as well as the products of the American grape
fine old brandies, English and Dutch gins, Irish anc
Scotch whiskies, Jamaica and New Bedford rums, Kl'u
tucky, Pennsylvania and Maryland whiskies, liquors
cordials, etc., also imported and domestic cigars ana
tobaccos. A large trade, both wholesale and retail, is
catered to, Mr. Berkowitz is a gentleman of experience
and standing in business affairs, and thoroughly conver-
sant with all the details of his chosen line of trade. He
is one of the charter members of the Indianapolis
Hebrew Society.
JEFFERY, POWELL & CO.
The success which has attended the efforts of the
widely known, enterprising and wide awake concern of
Messrs, Jeffery, Powell S: Co , the popular commission
merchants for the purchase of cattle, hogs and sheep,
of itself carries the conviction that the members of this
progressive firm know their business, attend to it, and
are ■' always on deck " when wanted. The business of
this concern was organized in 1H83 by Messrs G F. and
Richard Herriott, under the firm style of Herriott l'^
Co., and was conducted by them until 18110 when Messrs
T, A, Jeffery. Alonzo Powell, S. K, Barrett and John
Powell purchased it. Jan, 1, 1893, Mr S K Barrett
disposed of his interest in the business to the other
members of the firm, and the operations have since
been continued under the same firm name. The enter-
prise is now in the hands of Messrs. T. A Jeffery,
Alonzo and John Powell, gentlemen who have had a long
and excellent training in their special calling, and are
to-day regarded among their compeers as the most ex-
pert judges of stock and the shrewdest of buyers who
enter the Union Stock Yards. The firm's specialty,
for they have only one interest in the market, and to
this they give their closest attention, is that of buying
on commission cattle and hogs for the leading markets
of the eastern and middle states, and among their cor-
respondents are M Goldsmith of New York city, and
Mr, J Shellcross & Son of Coatesville, Pa
INDIANAPOLIS POLISHING WHEEL WORh
The industries of Indianapolis are numerous ,
varied, and cover every branch of the many ram
already developed throughout the city, stat
ing states. The company manufacture le,
wool. felt, canvas, cloth and muslin polish
all sizes, and their production in this li
highest reputation wherever introduced, a
for their durability and other superior qu
trade, wliich is already large, is steadily in
the company is to be congratulated for the
cess achieveH
ither, paper,
ng wheels of
TVDIAXAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
THE HERANCOURT BREV
sIG COMPAN1
^w lines of trade
invested.
this city was opened in August, 18U1, and is under the
able and ellicient management of Mr, Joe G. Tilly. Ttie
premises utilized here are located at 1 to 14 East Meek
street and 60 and B3 South Liberty street. They com-
prise a frame structure one and a half stories high and
8O.\30O feet in area. They have all modern conveniences
and facilities for the prompt handling and proper pres-
: the Middle Western and the Southern states
is The Herancourt Brewing Company of Cincinnati
Ohio. This brewery has been in existence for over forty
years, and to it belongs the merit of having first added
the brewing of Pilsener beer to the industries of America.
The plant and head offices are located at Brighton Sta-
tion, near Cincinnati, Ohio, and branches are to be
found in all the principal cities of the Union. That in
mt ins uf the tracks of the Cmcinnati Hamilton \ Da>
ton Railroad Company and a storage capacity of 800
barrels In this the first year of its existence the
Indianapolis sales have exceeded 10 000 barrels and the
trade is rapidly extending. The lager beer of the Heran-
court Brewing Company is renowned for its excellent
tonic properties, mildness, fine flavor, and extreme
purity. The telephone call of the office is 712. Mr.
Tilly is one of the best known and most popular business
men of Indianapolis. He is a member of the Cleve-
land Club.
C. ZIMMERMAN & SON.
The desirability of a perfect and durable roof is
universally admitted, and for many years more unsuc-
ful experiments have been made in new roofing ma-
terials than in any other line. The lesson to be drawn
from this is to deal only with such concerns as are
thoroughly responsible and ably conducted, and whose
work has stood the critical test of time, and proved its
value and reliability. Of such is the old established
and widely known firm of Messrs. C. Zimmerman &
Son, slate and gravel roofers, whose business premises
are located at 37 and 39 South Alabama street. Mr C.
Zimmerman founded this business as long ago as 1850,
as a slate and gravel roofer. In 1803 he sold out his
interest in the latter line, and confined his attention to
the single line of slate roofing, building up a large and
influential trade. Unfortunately, like many ethers of
busi
Mr. Zii
nbar
rassed in the financial crisis of 1873, and was forced to
the wall. Nothing daunted, however, he resumed busi-
and the firm of C. Zimmerman & Son was formed.
Business was conducted successfully until about seven
years ago, Mr. Josh Zimmerman retired from the busi-
ness and sold out his interest to his two brothers, Char-
lie and Walter, who are still with their father. The
slate and gravel roofs laid by this firm have met with
the hearty approval of achitects, builders and owners
throughout the state, and while they are of superior
quality, are laid at prices which compare favorably with
those charged for inferior work elsewhere. The firm
make a specialty of "Extra Gravel Roofing." To those
desiring the best class of work, we cc
ble and honorable house. Mr. C.
end this
the
Board of Trade.
kl. S. FARRELL & CO.
A highly represen.ative concern doing a large business
in this city and throughout Indiana and adjoining states
is that conducted under the name and style of J. S.
Farrell &Co., constructors of sanitary plumbing and
steam and hot water heating apparatus, etc. Mr. Farrell,
head of the firm and active copartner, has had a long,
valuable experience extending over a period of thirty
years in the business, and was engaged in
Ohii
ity 1
Mr
ell keeps in his employ twenty-five expert workmen,
is particularly successful in arranging drainage,
ilation, making sewer connections, fitting up baths,
and fitting up buildings for the introduction of
;r, gas, steam and hot water heat and natural gas.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
Among the buildings in which his heating apparatus and
appliances have been placed are the Indiana State
Capitol, this city, Masonic Temple. Indiana Reforma-
tory for women and children, Indiana Insane Asylum,
Edinburgh School Building, Edinburgh, Ind.; Green
County CouBt House. Bloomfield, Ind. ; Delaware Coun-
ty Court House. Muncie, Ind ; Indiana State Univer-
sity, Bloomington, Ind,; Indianapolis Institute for
Young Ladies in the city, and many business blocks,
office buildings, and hundreds of private residences
The premises occupied at 84 North Illinois street, are
20x110 feet in dimensions, and contain a full and com-
plete stock of iron and lead pipe fittings, steam sanitary
and hydraulic appliances, etc.. chandeliers and brackets
Mr. Farrell is agent for the Florida and Duplex steam
heating boilers, national hot water heater, Gould's
triplex electric and Gordon's steam pumping machinery.
Mr, Farrell is the best known representative of his line
of business in Indianapolis, and his trade is steadily
growing. _^__^
THE AETNA SAVING AND LOAN ASSO-
CIATION,
In this country building associations were first organ-
ized in Philadelphia in 184ti, and there are now about
7.100 in this country, w-'th a membership of four mil-
lion persons, and a capital of 8600,000,000. One of
the best associations organized in years is the JEtna.
Saving and Loan Association of Indianapolis, with
headquarters at 89 East Market street, which was or-
ganized and duly incorporated under the state laws
Dec. 1, 1887, with a capital of $900,000. and does busi-
ness only in the city of Indianapolis and Marion county.
The shares are $300 each. The dues are 55 cents
per share per week, with an entrance fee of 25 cents
per share. Shares are is sued at any time, and
there are no back dues to pay. This association has
as advantages of great merit these : Three hundred dol-
lars are loaned at 6 per cent interest, and premium
in addition to the paying of 55 cents per week for
each $300. A borrower can cancel the old loan by
taking new shares and a new loan. Members are cred-
ited with profits every six months. June and December,
and the same is entered on pass books as dividends,
therefore if the stockholder pays more than the required
thii
jfficif
ach share.
the association furnishes him with the full amount of
his shares, which will enable him. if he wishes to pro-
cure a home to buy for cash, and the interest, premium
and dues paid, the association represent the average
amount of rent previously paid, yet in a few years he
owns a valuable house and lot. his own homestead, the
other way all he has left is a bundle of rent receipts
The officers of this association are well-known busmess
men of excellent reputation, and the affairs are con-
ducted in an honorable manner.
THE SULLIVAN CLOAK AND SUIT COMPANY.
A most important addition has recently been made to
the facilities and conveniences of Indianapolis by the es-
tablishment on Feb. 25, 1893, of the Sullivan Cloak and
Suit Company, at 65 South Illinois street, with every
prospect of a brilliant success. The members of the
company, Messrs, D. J. Sullivan and I. W. Horan, are
experienced and capable business men, who thoroughly
understand all the details of their business, Mr Sullivan
especially, having been in the dry goods business on
West Washington street for many years. The premises
now occupied comprise a spacious ground floor running
back to a depth of 130 feet and admirably adapted for
the display of such a large and well assorted stock as is
here carried. This embraces cloaks and suits in the most
fashionable styles and of the highest quality. The enter-
prising proprietors have spared no pains or expense to
make an attractive display and to this end they have not
only had the store completely refitted and equipped with
all modern conveniences, but have carefully chosen a
superior stock, which is sure to attract a most desirable
class of patrons. They operate fifteen machines, employ
from twenty-five to thirty hands in the manufacture of
cloaks, suits and wraps of all kinds, handle only medium
to fine grades of goods and already are becoming favor-
ites with the public. Mr, Sullivan is well and favorably
known in commercial circles, and is an active member of
the Knights of Pythias, and he and his partner by their
honorable methods and enterprise are steadily building
up a large trade
CLEMENS VONNEGUT.
One of the oldest and the largest leading wholesale
ably that of Mr. Clemens Vonnegut, located at 184 and
180 East Washington street, which has had an honor-
able and successful career dating back to 1851, when
the business was started by Messrs. Volmer & Vonne-
gut, who continued the business until 1857. when Mr.
C- Volraer retired, and Mr. Clemens Vonnegut become
the sole proprietor and has continued as such up to the
present day. The premises utilized for the pa.'poses of
the building comprise three floors and a basement, each
22x195 feet in dimensions, provided with every modern
facility, and are perfect in convenience of arrangement
for the storage, handling and display of the unusually
large and varied assortment of goods constantly on
hand. Here is carried a most comprehensive stock of
shelf and heavy hardware, including builders', cabinet
makers', carpenters', blacksmiths', foundry and machin-
ists' supplies, Norton emery wheels, grinding machinery
of every description, portable forges, wire rope, the
best brands of cutlery, including imported goods from
Sheffield as well as the leading American makes, and a
general line of miscellaneous hardware. Twenty four
assistants are employed in the house, and a number of
road. Mr. Vonnegut handles the best class of city
trade, and also has very desirable connections through-
out the ^entire state, as well as Ohio, Michigan and
Kentucky. Mr Vonnegut was born in Germany, and
.ightfor'
■ of conducting hh
JULIUS A. SCHULLER.
One of the best known houses thoroughly representa-
tive in its special line is that of Julius A. Schuller
wholesale and retail dealer in California wines, bran-
dies, etc., and importer of foreign wines and liquors.
This business was established by Mr. Schuller five years
ago under the present name and style, and from the
start has been successful, and a trade of great magni-
tude built up throughout Indiana and adjoining states.
The premises utilized at 106-108 North Meridian street
are 40x175 feet in area, and admirably arranged with
an especial adaptability for all purposes of the business.
The cellar is fitted up as a vault, and here is stored
wines of the finest vintages to be obtained. The stock
carried is large, and comprises the choicest and best
white, red and sweet wines from Sonoma and Los An-
geles counties (California) vinyards; also champagnes
and cognac brandies, together with Ohio dry and sweet
catawba wines, and the best productions of Germany,
France and Italy. The goods are superior in every re-
spect, have been carefully selected, and warranted for
purity and excellence Orders are filled at the very
lowest prices, traveling salesmen are maintained on the
road, and the trade is of the most substantial character
Mr. Schuller is a German by birth, came to this coun-
try some years ago, and is well and favorably known
in thi-, city, where he has resided since 1873. For a
period of seven years be resided in the winegrowing
districts of California, and is familiar with the industry
and possesses the best facilities for obtaining the finest
wines produced in Sonoma and Los Angeles counties in
thU state, Mr. Schuller has been in the wine business
smce boyhood, and is a recognized connoisseur .
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
JOHN F. SPIER.
In thai important branch of trade devoted to supply-
ing the inhabitants of the city With the necessary arti-
cles of food consumption, a very prosperous concern is
that of Mr. John F. Spier, grocer, and dealer in fiour,
meats and prodace. at 4'J4 East Washington street. Mr
Frederick Spier, father of the subject of this sketch,
fciunded the business in 18B1, conducted it until the dale
of his regretted demise in 1881. when he was succeeded
by the present proprietor. The premises occupied com-
prise a ground floor and basement, each being 92x50 feet
in dimensions. The store is neatly appointed, and is
provided with every facility for the attractive display of
the fine goods always in stock, and the comfort and con-
venience of patrons The house deals largely in all kind
of choice family groceries, provisions, etc., and is ever
willing to pay the highest price for farmers* produce
The assortment embraces choice fresh cro'p teas, coffees,
and spices, foreign and native fruits and nuts, dried and
evaporated fruits, table delicacies, sauces, pickles and
condiments, canned and bottled goods, family flour, pre-
pared cereals and farinaceous foods, choice fresh butter,
cheese and eggs, vegetables in season, frcsh, salt and
smoked meats, oats, bran, hay, straw, corn, mill feed,
and all country produce. Rock bottom prices prevail,
and orders are called for and delivered to any part of
the city punctually and without extra charge. Mr. Spier
is a native of this city, and one of our most popular and
successful young businessmen.
R. H. REES.
for
Indianapolis possesses unrivaled facilities
ing and distributing the products of foreign couatries,
as well as those of home production, and the wnolesale
commission trade has here many able and substantial
representatives. Foremost among these is the reliable
bouse of Mr. R H. Rees, dealer in foreign and domes-
tic fruits and vegetables, at 19 South Delaware street
Mr. Rees established this business in 1883, and has
since built up a trade, the extent and importance of
which entitles his house to prominent mention in any
and handles foreign and domestic fruits and vegetables,
car-load lots being a leading specialty. He receives
daily reliable market reports from all parts of the
country, and these are forwarded by him to his cus-
tomers. Consignments are solicited, on which liberal
advances are made, and they are promptly placed in the
best market. Mr. Rees is a native of Thornton, Ind..
and has been a resident of this city for the past eighteen
years. He is a prominent Odd Fellow and Knight of
Pythias. The telephone call is 1015.
-oft
with all that is necessary for the prompt and rapid exe-
cution of orders, as well as for the safe storage and
preservation of the goods handled. Elevators connect
the several floors, and telephone connection is estab-
lished between the oftice and all parts of the city. Mr.
rpassed facil
DAY'S AURORA TEA STORE.
zed
ablished
The widely known and exte.
store, at 158 West Washington
many years ago by Mr. D. Lemon, who remained its
proprietor for several years. Mr. Lemon retired from
the business and sold the store to Mr. Gladden, who suc-
cessfully conducted the same until Dec. 15. 1888. It
was then that the present proprietor assumed full
charge of the already well-known store. The stock is a
comprehensive one, including a full line of teas, coffees
and spices, together with groceries, both fancy an ■
staple. The business cond
and retail, and the reputatic
ai the sales of the goods, extends far ii
surrounding country. The building compri:
floors and a basement, the dimensions of which
75 feet. A finely assorted stock is constantly
consisting of pure coffees of
teas of ail kinds, fresh condiments and all articles in-
cluded in the line of fancy and staple groceries. This
is one of the leading bouses of the city, and all per-
sons having patronized it agree in expressing their
regard for the superiority of the goods sold. Mr. Day
select new
then
He the
Indianapolis, engaging in active business pursuits, and
has met with the success which attends his well directed
efforts. Messages received by telephone No. 846
Rees possesses
large operations
vorable condit
HOWARD'S CARPET CLEANING WORKS.
An establishment which has proved a great conven-
ience to the people of this city is Howard's Carpet
Cleaning Works. The business was established by Mr.
Howard in 1876, and a year after owing to increasing
demands, he built the building now occupied at the cor-
ner of St Clair street and Canal, which he has fitted
up with the latest improved carpet cleaning machines.
operated by steam power. The building is two stories
high, and 130x130 feet in dimensions. Mr. Howard
cleans and renovates carpets expeditiously, every care
being taken so as not to injure the fabric, and the best
satisfaction is guaranteed. He also refits and repairs
carpets, relays them properly and packs tliem to prevent
ravages by moths. The capacity of the works are now
about 1,000 yards a day, but in a short time this ca-
pacity will be doubled, as Mr. Howard is introducing
new machines and generally increasing his facilities.
Carpets are called for and returned tree of charge.
Fourteen hands are employed in the works, and all
orders by mail or telephone, call 616, receive immediate
attention. A native of Tompkins county. New York,
Mr Howard has resided in Indianapolis for a period of
twenty-eight years. He is a prominent member of the
Commercial Club.
PEARSON-S MUSIC HOUSE.
Pearson's Music House is undoubtedly the best known
establishment of its kind in the city, and during the
twenty years of its existence has always been a leading
headquarters where everything in the line of musical
merchandise could be obtained. Mr. Geo C. Pearson,
the proprietor, is one of our leading and influential busi-
ness men. His premises occupy the grand floor of the
building, 83 to 84 North Pennsylvania street, and are
40x120 feet in dimensions. Here will be found a very
fine line of pianos and organs of the leading makes
throughout the country, as well as sheet music. Mr.
Pearson, by reason of his many years experience
in this business, is fully competent to offer the most
reliable advice as to the selection of a piano or organ,
and his judgment is much sought after by intending
purchasers, and Mr. Pearson is looked upon by his patrons
and the public in general as an authority in musical
matters. Repairing and tuning are carefully and skil-
fully executed, and o ly the most expert tuners are
employed. The warerooms are finely appointed and
contain a splendid assortment of pianos and organs of
the most celebrated makes in the plainest and most
elaborate styles. Mr. Pearson is a gentleman thoroughly
well posted in all matters pertaining to his line of busi-
ness and will always be found ready to offer the most con-
siderate attention in intending purchasers.
ROUSE BROTHERS & CO.
The wholesale commission trade of Indianapolis ha
become one of the most important and leading feature
of the city's commercial development. Among Ih
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
idins ;
lost widely known of the numerous reliable
firms thus engaged, that of Messrs. Rouse Brothers &
Co.. is especially deserving of mention Its inception
dates back to 1872, when it was founded by Messrs
Thomas and George Rouse. The latter gentleman died
in 1886, and was succeeded in the firm by Mr. I. T.
Smith. Most influentiul connections have been estab-
lished with all parts of the country, and the trade now
extends west as far as Iowa, and east to New York The
premises utilized for the purposes of the business are
located at 73 South Delaware street. They comprise
the ground floor and basement of a building 1.5x120
feet in dimensions, while a two-story warehouse on Bates
street, covering an area of 30x100 feet affords ample
storage room. The firm employ seven assistants, and
do a very large trade at wholesale in country prod-
uce of all kinds, and as shippers of grain. They re-
ceive heavy consignments from the best producing
sections of the country, in which they make liberal ad-
vances, and they are noted for the prompt and honor-
able manner in which they make returns of sales. They
ship from 60,000 to 75,000 bushels of wheat to Balti-
more and Philadelphia annually, handle about 2.0li0
bushels of oats. 3.000 tons of hav, from 50.000 to 60.000
bushels of corn, and are the leading grain merchants in
the state. Both partners are natives of this city and
prominent members of the Board of Trade.
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
This company has extended its agencies all over the
United States and here in Indianapolis its office is un
der the able and enterprising management of Mr James
R Kelly, as superintendent He is imbued with an en-
thusiasm and spirit of unflagging energy that has re-
sulted in the company's plans of insurance, being pre-
sented to the public of this city and vicinity. The
branch office has been established here seven yeafs, and
under the control of Mr. Kelly since 1890. From the
last statement made by the company, dated Jan. 1. 1893,
we found that the resources of the company are $8,840,-
853 39. the number of policies in force .$1,650,000, and
the surplus to policy holders $3,318,441 70. The total
death claims paid by the company from the date
of its organization amount to $11,500,000. Policies
are issued on the lives of persons, male and female,
from 1 to 70 years of age, and the company has
earned an enviable reputation for prompt and
satisfactory s- ttlement of claims. Weekly payments
of from $5 to $10 are made on policies which secures
to the policy holder a liberal insurance. Mr. Kelly
has been connected with the Prudential Insurance
Company for some years and was prior to comin
at the headquarters in Newark. N -J His ofti.
suite 55 56 Indiana Trust Company Building.
Washington street and Virginia avenue.
THE MULLEN-BLACKLEDGE COMPANY.
A business of magnitude and importance in Indian-
apolis is that in which the Mullen-Blackledge Company
is engaged manufacturing fine table relishes, and whose
goods bearing the Columbia brand have a wide sale
throughout the United States, Europe and South Amer-
ica. The company was organized and incorporated in
npany occupy a four-story and bas
brick building. 60x120 feet in area, at 62 and 64 South
Alabama street, where the services of 100 employes are
in demand in the different departments. The capacity
of the establishment is equal to that of any factory of
the kind in the country. The firm make a specialty of
the Columbia Catsup, which is made from choice, ripe
tomatoes, and finest spices obtainable, and has the rep-
utation of being the best on the market, also rich, deli-
cious soups of splendid flavor, and which are superior
in every respect Among the various kinds of soups
prepared by the company are mock turtle, ox tail,
chicken, mullaga, tawney, tomato, julienne, beef, bisque,
chicken gumbo, pea. vegetable, consomme and bullion.
These relishes and table delicacies are on sale at all
leading grocers in all parts of the United States. Mr.
Wm. F Mullen is president of the company; Mr.
Albert S Blackledge. vice-president and treasurer, and
Edward M. Churchman, secretary. They are all natives
of this city, and well and favorably known. Mr Mul-
len is a prominent member of the Commercial Club.
Traveling salesmen are maintained on the road The
company has branches in Chicago, New York and
WARD BROTHERS.
One of the oldest and most ably conducted wholesale
establishments in this city is the house of Messrs Ward
Brothers, dealers in drugs and druggists' sundries, at 72
South Meridian street. This business was established
under the present firm name by Messrs. B. and M.
Ward in 1867. In 1SS9 Mr. C. S. Dearborn was taken
posed of Mr. Dearborn and the founders. Under the
spirited management of these gentlemen, the trade of
the house has undergone great expansion, and it now
covers all parts of Indiana. Ohio, and Illinois. The
ed their present
on South
Meridian street since 1889. having removed thereto from
East Washington street. The premises now utilized
comprise a substantial four-story building with base-
ment, having a frontage of 20 feet by a depth of 195.
They are well equipped throughout with all necessary
conveniences and facilities for the storage and handling
of the immense stock carried. The salesrooms are
neatly fitted up. and the whole building is crowded with
the products of the laboratory, and with pure, fresh
drugs of every description, all proprietary remedies of
merit, sanitary specialties, herbs, barks, roots and drug-
gits' supplies of every kind and quality. Four travelers
and one city salesmen are employed, and orders are
filled for the trade at lowest market quotations. The
members of this reliable firm are among Indianapolis
leading and most substanliil business men. The Messrs.
Ward are natives of the state of Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, TPIE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
THE INDIANAPOLIS WAREHOUSE COMPANY.
This business has been in successful operation since
18a0, when the substantial building at 265 to 273 South
Pennsylvania street.novv occupied, was erected by Mr. F.
V, Chislett expressly tor the purpose. He conducted the
business for a time and in June, 1892, the present com-
pany was organized and incorporated under the laws of
mercial Club Mr. F. V, Chislett, the vice-president
aud treasurer, was -formerly for a period of seven years
with the wholesale hardware house of Horton, Gilmore
& McWilliams, in Chicago, and is a member of the
Columbia Club. Mr. H, A. Crossland has been with
the company from the date of Us organization. They
are all well and popularly known ir "
cial circles.
fry'
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the state with an ample capital and Mr. Wm. E. Kurtz,
president: Mr. F. V. Chislett, vice-president and treas-
urer and general manager; Mr. H. A. Crossland, secre-
tary. The building is a three-story substantial brick
structure with concrete floors and is built upon the most
approved slow burning construction principle and is pro-
vided with every safeguard against burglars and fire and
to add to the security watchmen are kept on duty both
day and night. There are about seventy-five thousand
sqnare feet of floor space in the building which is divided
into separate rooms fitted with iron doors and two hyd-
Itheflo
Me
chandise and goods of every description are taken on
storage for any length of time and when desired cash ad-
vances made on approved consignments. Registered re-
ceipts are given and goods insured while on the premises
at the very lowest rates, A side-track connecting with
the J. M. & I. Railroad affords every convenience for re-
ceiving consignments and shipping goods. Mr. Wm. E.
Kurtz is treasurer of the Gorden, Kurtz Central Hard-
ware Co., also of the Haugh-Kurtz Saddlery Company
at Anderson, Ind., and the Cushion Car Wheel Works
in this city. He is a prominent member of the Com-
HUSSEY & RUSSELL.
One of the most active among the representative firms
in the lumber trade in Indianapolis is that of Messrs
Hussey & Russell experienced, practical men, who
have been identified with the business many years. The
business was established in 1888 by Mr. Isaac Russell,
who in 185)1 formed a partnership with Mr. J. R. Hus-
sey, and under the present title they have been con-
ducting large operations and secured a widespread city
and country trade which is steadily growing annually.
The office and lumber yard is situated at a4" Massa-
chusetts avenue, the premises having dimensions of one
and three-quarter acres on Massachusetts avenue, John
street and Pennsylvania avenue. An extensive stock of
all kinds of lumber, pine, hemlock and hardwoods is
carried, also lath, shingles, pickets, planed siding, floor-
ing, wainscoting, ceiling, sash, doors, blinds, frames,
mouldings, brackets, fancy wood work, builders' finish,
etc. From 3C0 to 350 car-loads of lumber are handled
annually. Ten to fifteen workmen are employed m the
yard, and five delivery teams are in constant service.
Mr Russell was born in Richmond, Ind , and has re-
sided in Indianapolis twenty years. He was for some
time engaged operating a saw-mill, and is popularly
known in lumber trade circles. Mr. Hussey is a native
of Maine, and came to the city seven years ago. He is
also well known in the lumber trade. They are both
prominent members of the Builders' Exchange.
M. B STYER.
The manufacture of refreshing non-intoxicating bev-
erages is an important industry in Indianapolis. The
business is conducted on quite a large scale, and well-
represented by Mr. M. R. Styer, a practical man of
' experience. For a period of seven years
ith Klee .
. success as positi
need. Mr.
lo-
439 West Washington street, where he occu-
pies premises comprising two floors, each 20x60 feet in
area, equipped with generators and all the appliances
requisite for the purposes of his business. He manu-
factures a superior quality of aerated beverages, in-
cluding soda, mineral and seltzer waters, ginger ale.
champagne cider, etc., which are highly appreciated for
their purity and health-giving qualities, and are always
in active demand. Portable fountains are charged on
short notice, and also has fountains to rent. Orders
from hotels, restaurants, saloons, and private families
in any part of the city are filled and delivered promptly
Mr. Styer, who was born in Pennsylvania, came to this
city thirteen years ago. He is well known as a suc-
cessful business man and popular member of the Com-
mercial Club
R. G. HARSE1M.
Among the largest and most successful manufactories
in Indianapolis, one of special note is that of Mr. R. G.
Harseift. located at 202 and 204 South Meridian .street,
devoted to the production of model pantaloon overalls,
jeans, cottonade pants, etc. The business was origin-
ated in 1884 by its present proprietor, at 23 and 25 East
South street, and was so ably managed by him that in
1890 it became absolutely necessary to secure larger
and more suitable quarters. These were found in the
three-story and basement structure now utilized which,
although it has dimensions of 40x150 feet, has in turn
grown too small, and a four-story building, 67;^xl95
feet in area will shortly be erected on South Alabama
street. The line embraces the manufacture of overalls,
jeans, cottonade pants, hunting suits, sack coats, shirts,
etc., and the present capacity of the establishment is
1.500 garments per week. Steady employment is given
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
to a force of 400 people, among whom are many mem-
bers of the "Sisters of the Good Shepherd," and the
Female Reformatory. A very extensive and active job-
bing trade in these articles is also transacted, ten ex-
perienced traveling salesmen being kept constantly upon
the road. Mr. Harseim, the proprietor, was born near
St. Peters, Minn., but has resided in this city for a
period of thirty year^. He has an intimate knowledge
of all the details of his business, having been for years
a traveling salesman for houses of high repute. Mr.
Harseim stands deservedly high in financial and com-
mercial circles, is an active member of the Commercial
Club, holds the position of president of the Grand
Hotel Company, president of the New Jersey Building
and Loan Association, and is a director of the Pruden-
tial Depository Building and Loan Association. His in-
dustry, ability, enterprise and business tact have placed
him where here he is to-day
SEVERIN, OSTERMEYER & CO.
This business was founded by Messrs Severin, Schnell
& Co. in 1868, the firm being composed of Mr. H. Sev-
erin, Mr. H. Schnell, and Mr, Berg Applegate. They
early developed a flourishing business. In 1873 Mr,
Schnell retired, selling his interest to Mr. Frederick Os-
termeyer, v/hen the style was changed to the present,
and in 1890 Mr. Julius Wocher was admitted. The
premises occupied are centrally located at 51 and 53
South Meridian street, a handsome, modern three-story
brick and cut stone front building, 40x200 feet in dimen-
sions. A heavy and complete stock of staple and fancy
groceries is carried, sold at the lowest prices, and this
is headquarters for fresh crop teas, choicest grades of
coffees, while in such staples as sugars, molasses, spices,
farinaceous goods, pickles, condiments, etc., the firm
offer the most substantial inducements. In canned
goods none but the most celebrated brands are handled,
of full weight, and of highest grade The trade of the
house extends throughout Indiana. Illinois, etc, and re-
quires the services of six travelers on the road, and the
reputation of the house for reliability and standard
quality of the goods handled is not surpassed by any
similar house in the United States, Messrs. Severin,
Ostermeyer & Co. being noted for advancing the inter-
ests of their patrons by supplying them with the best
goods at the lowest prices. Messrs. Severin and Oster-
meyer are natives of Germany, long permanent resi-
bents of this city, and noted for their prompt, honora-
dle methods. Of the junior partners, Mr Applegate
was born in New Jersey and Mr. Wocher in Cincinnati.
This is one of the most representative of the old estab-
lished mercantile houses of Indianapolis, and retains to
the city the best class of the wholesale grocery trade.
A prominent, prosperous and representative house en-
gaged in hardware and cutlery and kindred branches of
trade in Indianapolis, deserving of more than passing
mention, and maintaining an excellent reputation for
handling the best class of goods, and for reliable,
straightforward dealings, is that of Mr. B, H Vanier,
at the northeast corner of Morris and Meridian streets.
It was founded by this gentleman in 1887, and is the
center of a brisk and active trade. The premises util-
ized are of ample dimensions, compactly arranged, and
very neatly appointed, having every facility at hand for
the successful prosecution of the business. The stock
embraces everything in the line of house and builders*
hardware, shelf and heavy supplies, mechanics' tools,
farm and garden implements, pocket and table cutlery,
powder, shot, ammunition, revolvers, merchant iron
and cast steel, household goods and culinary articles,
hollow, tin. copper, wooden, willow, and wire ware,
lamps and lamp goods, etc. Mr. Vanier is agent for
the sale of the celebrated Oliver chilled plows. His
stock has been selected from among the productions of
the best makers in the world, and the prices are uni-
formly low and reasonable. Mr. Vanier is of French-
Canadian birth, his native place being St. Martin, Laval
county, Quebec. He has resided in Indianapolis since
1874, and is highly respected by his fellow-citizens.
SMOCK & BRADEN.
The business so successfully conducted by these
gentlemen was inaugurated in 1871 by Messrs. J, B.
Cleveland and William C. Smock. Mr. Smock with-
drew from the film in 1878, but again resumed business
in 1887. In 1892 Mr. Cleveland disposed of his interest
to Mr. Robert B, Braden, and the firm as now consti-
tuted was formed. These gentle
nd suburban property
ty, the collection of rents, the management of estates,
e negotiation of loans on bond and mortgage, etc.
oth city and country realty is largely handled, and a
ng list'is shown embracing desirable bargains in build-
g lots, business houses, farms, etc. Thosecontemplat-
ig investments for business, residential or speculative
purposes will find it materially to their advantage to call
at this office and investigate the advantages offered for
their consideration. Messrs Smock & Braden also tran-
sact a general insurance brokerage business, and control
thf insuring of much of the finest property i
of'the state. Their connections are first-class and rel
able and enable them to place Jhe largest risk
most advantageous ten
the
handle both city
dealers and brokers They
have made a careful study of real estate and the laws that
and
the
Smock i
id from 1865 to 1870 filled the responsible oflice of
clerk of Marion County. Mr. Braden was born in Wash-
ington County, and was formerly engaged in mercantile
pursuits. Both are public-spirited, influential and highly
respected citizens.
BANNON & CO.
Among the leading importing and jobbing houses of
Indianapolis, special mention must be made of Messrs.
Bannon & Co., whose three-story building is located at
26 and 28 North Illinois street. The firm began busi-
ness four years ago and have attained a high reputation
as importers of the finest glassware, queensware, tin-
ware, pictures, wood and willow wares, dry goods, no-
tions, toys and fancy goods. They have influential con-
nections in Europe among the leading manufacturers
and they are thereby enabled to keep their stock full and
varied in each department and to offer special induce-
ments to the trade which are thoroughly appreciated.
They conduct a large and growing wholesale and job-
bing business with retailers in this city and in all parts
of the state. In the house a force of thirty-five clerks,
salesladies and salesmen are steadily employed and their
resources are often severely taxed by the rush of orders.
The retail business is also in a very prosperous condi-
tion, being under the able direction of the proprietors,
Messrs. George Bannon and M, K, Stack. A specialty
in the latter department is counters, which they offer at
five and ten cents. Messrs. Bannon and Stack are both
natives of Ireland and came direct to this city ten years
ago. They have made their way by the exercise of pluck
and energy and justly merit the great success they have
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
KLEE & COLEMAN.
Among the prominent manufactories in the capital
city of Indiana, one deserving of special notice is that of
Messrs. Klee & Coleman, located at 237 and 229 South
Delaware street and devoted to the production of high-
class mineral waters. The business was begun in 1881
by its present proprietors and has grown in magnitude
and importance under the able management of Mr. W.
H. Miller, in the most satisfactory manner. The premi-
ses comprise the whole of a three-story and basement
building, having dimensions of 44>'2 xl20 feet, which'^is
completely equipped with all themostimproved machin-
ery and appliances known to the trade, and operated by
steam power. The firm have a hieved great success and
enjoy a high reputation for the excellence of their pro-
ductions, especially of their sparkling champagne cider
and Western Pride ginger ale and seltzer water, which
are delicious, cool, invigorating and refreshing drinks
and are in great demand among retailers. They also
manufacture and ship large quanities of soda water and
all the ordinary mineral drinks. The bottling deparl
ment is at the rear and they have every facility fc
charging soda fountains, a large number of which the
keep in stock for rent, Steady employment is given t
a force of twenty skilled hands, while experienced travel
ing salesmen are kept upon the road and eight deliver
wagons are required to fill orders in this city. The firr
also conduct large bottling works at Dayton. Ohic
where the proprietors reside and at Louisville. Ky., an
enjoy an immense patronage throughout the whole c
the central states. Mr. Miller, the manager in this cit>
is a smart and enterprising business man. whose pei
sonal popularity has done much to further the interest
of the house in this section of country.
d FREIBERG & CO.
Messrs. ]. Freiberg & Co. of U North Delaware street,
west of the Court House, are worthy of special mention
for the leading place they occupy in the line of fine
saddlery, harness and horse furnishings, and since the
inception of the business in 1876. they have been rec-
ognized as possessing every qualification for success-
fully catering to a high class trade. Mr. J Freiberg,
the present senior partner, and a gentleman of wide
and valuable experience in his line, was the founder,
and in 1878 he admitted Mr. E, Fiedler to the partner-
ship under the style of Freiberg & Fiedler. The busi-
ness increased to such a degree that the old quarters at
12 North Delaware street became too small, and in
May, 1890. those now occupied were taken, and here
every convenience is engnged in the spacious ground
floor and basement for the active prosecution of the
trade. In September. 18i>2, the lamented decease of Mr.
Fiedler occurred, and about four months later, Mr.
Henry Techentin, the present silent partner, was ad-
mitted under the style as now known. The firm have
all the best mechanical appliances for making harness,
both single and double, heavy and light, saddles of all
kinds, halters, fly nets, bridles, etc., and they carry in
addition to the goods of their own manufacture a com-
plete and valuable assortment of collars, whips, lap
robes, horse blankets, etc, the specialty being light
harness and turf goods of the best kind. Mr. Freiberg
is a native of Schleswig Holsiein, Germany, but is an
old and highly esteemed resident of this city. He is a
member of the Masonic order, the Odd Fellows and the
Knights and Ladies of Honor, and has hosts of firm
friends among all ranks of society. Mr Techentin was
also born in Germany, and is well and favorably known
throughout the community.
L. W. OTT MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
This business was established in 1870 by Mr L W.
Ott, and from its foundation its progress has been
steady and prosperous. In \S^^ the present company
was incorporated with a capital stock of $30,000. Mr.
W. F. Kuhn, the president, is a member of the Com-
mercial Club and a native of New York city. Messrs
F. P. Bailey, vice-president, and A, Kuhn, secretary
and treasurer, are natives of this city. The large works,
lumber yards, etc., cover an extent of two and a half
acres of ground. The dimensions of the main factory
are 110x80 feet. The upholstery and finishing depart-
ments are in a three-story substantial brick structure.
ICOxOO feet in area, while the warehouses also occupy a
three-story brick buildmg, measuring 100x80 feet. The
premises contain the latest improved machinery, includ-
ing a large 125 horse-power engine, fed by three capaci-
ous boilers. Employment is given to between 300 and
400 skilled workmen, the capacity of the works being
1.000 finished lounges per day Every article is made
under the most careful supervision, of a superior qual-
ity of various fancy hardwoods, such as mahogany,
cherry, walnut, ash, etc , but mainly of oak. The goods
are made in every style and pattern, the variety of
which is as wide as the possibilities of the industry will
permit. The greatest taste and excellence in design.
workmanship and finish are displayed, the durability
and utility of the goods standing unrivaled in the market
and distancing competition. All grades are manufac-
tured, and the most progressive principles are incor-
porated in the construction of the specialties which are
covered by many valuable patents. The stock is com-
plete at all times, and the largest orders are
promptly shipped to all parts of the country, the house
having fifteen traveling men on the road. With its
great resources and facilities the Ott Company can place
its goods upon the market at exceptionally moderate
BAKER & THORNTON.
A leading and representative house in its line in In-
dianapolis is that of Messrs. Baker & Thornton, located
at 38 South Meridian street, which is a methodical and
well conducted concern and fills a long felt wafit in the
manufacture of blank books and the printing of official
records, etc. The industry was originally established
at Madison, Ind., in 1875, and in 1881 was removed to
this city, the firm name at the time being Levy, Baker
tt Co. In the spring of 1885, the partners separated,
and the present style was adopted by the branch under
notice. The original location on Maryland street hav-
ing proved inadequate to the increasing demands of the
rapidlv growing business, a removal was effected in De-
cember, 1892, to the fine, new four-story and basement
building now occupied which affords every facility and
convenience. This has been recently compk tely equipped
with new and improved presses capable of doing the
best work in the line of job and commercial printing,
and a new stock of stationery and school goods has
been put in making this one of the best fitted estab-
lishments of the kind in the state. A large, varied and
beautiful stock of imported and domestic stationery,
fancy goods and novelties and school supplies is carried,
and blank books of all kinds are manufactured in the
most serviceable and artistic manner. A specialty is
made of civil and county and township records, a large
amount of work being done for the county courts and
similar official bodies Prices will be found remark-
ably fair and reasonable, and every effort is made by
the painstaking proprietors to furnish bis patrons with
the best goods at the lowest figures. Messrs. Baker &
Thornton are young and active business men, who are
honorable and upright in all their dealings.
KRUSE & DEWENTER.
The
and
tilating our homes
me of the most im-
satisfactory results
nd places of business has bee
ortant, and one in which the
ave been achieved during tt
iiry. A concern which has undoubtedly done more
other in this city to invent and perfect the
need and successful means and methods for
tha
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA,
heating and properly ventiUting public and private
buildings is the firm of Kruse & Dewenter, manufac-
turers of wrought steel warm air furnaces, and school-
room ventilating stoves, whose office, warerooms and
factory are located at 54 South Pennsylvania street.
The business was established about ten years ago by the
present firm, and since its inception has developed into
large proportions. The wrought steel warm air fur-
naces manufactured by this house are the acme of per-
fection, and have no superiors in the market for dura-
bility, economy and efficiency, and have received the
highest indorsements from customers throughout the
country. The trade of the house exiends through
Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Wisconsin, and. in
fact, to all parts of the North, South and West, and six
travelers are regularly employed on the road. Their
factory at the above address is thoroughly equipped
with all the latest tools and appliances, and a large force
of skilled workmen is employed. The show and sales-
rooms are admirably adapted for the needs of the busi-
ness, and are 50xlOU feet in dimensions, and here will
change in their heating and ventilating apparatus, an in-
spection of the furnaces and ventilators manufactured
by this firm would prove verv interesting and profitable.
The firm represents Tutle & Bailey for the hot air reg-
isters, ventilators, etc., and make a specialty of heating
schoolhouses with the dry closet system
NUTZ & GROSSKOPF.
Among the old established and successful houses of
Indianapolis, one worthy of special mention is that of
Messrs. Nutz & Grosskopf, successors of J, K. Sbarpe,
Jr , which is located at 30-:22 West Maryland street,
and is devoted to the manufacture of boot and shoe
uppers, and the trade in leather findings and shoe store
supplies. The business was originally established in
IblO by J. K Sharpe, Sr.. who gradually developed a
large and flourishing trade, and finally was succeeded
by his son in ISBl. On June 1. 1892, the present pro-
prietors, Messrs. Peter Nutz and Adam Grosskopf pur-
chased the business, and as they were for several years
in the employ of Mr. Sharpe, Jr., they have brought to
bear a wide and valuable experience and exceptional
qualifications for success. The stock of leather, findings
and shoe store supplies is of the most varied character,
embracing everything requisite for the trade. The
most careful selections are made, and while no poor or
shoddy goods are to be found here, the prices are re-
markably reasonable. Messrs Nutz i-t Grosskopf are
experts in their line, and have an intimate a
with the requirements of the best class of trade. Th
are both natives of Germany, who have re
city for the past ten years, and they deserve
for the manner in which they are conducting thei
highly popular establishment.
L. G. HOUGH.
The enterprise displayed by the 1
chants of this city has long been a sou;
city, and has done rr^uch to advance its
interests A recently established house
type is that conducted by Mr. L. G Hough, at 1
avenue. This business was es-
tablished in 1892 by Mr Hough,
who was formerly the manager
of the Telephone Exchange in
this city, and before coming to
this city was in the employ of
the Western Union Telegraph
Company at Parkersburgh, W.
up, and the facilities and conveniences enjoyed for all
ey purposesof the business are unsurpassed. Ten acres of
ground are owned and occupied by the company opposite
the Union Stock Yards.on the line of the Belt LineR. R.,
400 hands are employed besides many teams and wagons
and 2,000 hogs are slaughtered, cured and packed daily.
The buildings are all substantial structures, erected ex-
pressly for the purpose designed and equipped through-
out with new machinery and all necessary vats, tanks
and a powerful steam engine. The main building is four
J high. 300x300 feet in area, built of brick. There
io store houses, an abattoir, smoke houses, packing
lion and Postal Telegraph
th the office and taken altogether the es-
Mr. Hough
nprn
ge, and the adv
dious ground fioor and bast
eacti 25x80 feet in dimei
giving ample accommodati
general Etc
tageous pro
ness. Mr. Hough handles both
imported and domestic tobaccos,
and his business connections are
broadly distributed throughout
the tobacco producing sections of this and othe
tries, consequently he is in a position to offer it
favorable terras and prices to the trade. He has al-
ready developed a large and steadily growing trade, and
is supplying some of the largest cigar manufacturers of
the city. Mr Hough is a native of Pennsylvania, and
an enterprising and progressive young gentleman, who
is highly regarded in both trade and social circles. Mr
Hough is also interested in the Capital City Business
College of Indianapolis
MOORE PACKING COWPANY.
A prominent and leading establishment in this city
is the Moore Packing Company, pork packers and job-
bers in pork, beef, smoked meats and lard. The busi-
ness, although only established Dec, 1. 1893, is steadily
growing in volume and importance under the able direc-
The capital st'ock of the company is $250,000. all paid
tablishment is one of the
States of its kind. The trade of the house during the
past six months aggregated hundreds of thousands of
dollars and a substantial business has been built up in
all the great commercial centers in this country, and an
immense quantity of pork, beef, etc., shipped to Europe.
The company pack pork on an extensive scale and also
make a specialty of smoked ham, bacon, shoulders, etc.,
and carry a heavy stock of pork, beef and smoked meats,
lard, casings, etc , and also manufacture fertilizers.
Only the finest and best meats are handled by the com-
pany and it can always offer special inducements to the
trade. The officers of the company are all too intimately
known in connection with financial and industrial enter-
prises in Indianapolis to require extended personal re-
mark. They are Samuel E. Rauh, president; John
Moore, treasurerand general manager; Geo, W. Hadley,
secretary, and Henry Schurmann. auditor, Theyareall
members of the Board of Trade and Commercial Club.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
FRANK E. BROWN.
One of the most popular boot and shoe stores in In-
dianapolis IS that of Mr Frank E. Brown, located at
]5fi East Washington street, three doors east of Court
House This flourishing; enterprise was originally
founded in 1SS5 by Mr G W Brown, brother of the
£.n entire main floor. 24x90 feet in area, and these are
admirably fitted up and most conveniently arranged.
The assortment embraces fine and medium grade boots,
shoes, gaiters, slippers and rubber goods for gentle-
men, youths and boys, and everything that is new,
fashionable and desirable for ladies, misses and children.
Mr, Brown purchases his stock of only the most re-
nowned and reliable manufacturers in the country. He
is the agent in this city for the widely known \V L,
Douglas shoes and rarries at all times a complete stock
of all grades and prices. Every article leaving Mr,
Brown's store is fully guaranteed to be as represented
in every respect, Mr, Brown, who is a gentleman of
pronounced business ability, is a native of the city, and
is held in the highest esteem by all who know him.
NOEL BROS. FLOUR AND FEED COMPANY.
In noting the many and varied institutions that con-
tribute to the general sum of industrial and commercial
activity in Indianapolis, more than passing notice should
be given to the well known and responsible Noel Bros.'
Flour and Feed Company, wholesale and retail dealers
Qfacti
of ho
feed and Graha
t60
street. This prosperous business was originally estab-
lished in 1877 by Messrs. Edmund B. and Wood Noel,
and on September 1, 1890, the present company was in-
corporated under the laws of Indiana with a capital of
$10,000, its executize officers being Mr. Whitmore, of
Dayton, Ohio, president, and Vance Noel, of this city,
rooms comprise one floor and a basement, each 20x120
feet in dimensions. The mill and warehouse is located at
156 West North street; it is a one-story building. 40x110
feet in area and has an output of thirty barrels daily. A
full and first-class stock is constantly carried, including
the very best brands of family flour. Graham flour, grain
of all kinds, baled hay, grits, meal feed, oatmeal, cracked
wheat, farnia, barley, midavene, etc., poultry supplies,
such as bone meal, shells, egg foods, etc, also Wise's
Axle Grease in packages of all sizes, the best in the
world, Pratt's food for horses and cows, etc. The com-
pany make a special feature of manufacturing hominy,
which is put in barrels or 100 lb. burlap bags, to suit
thr- trade. Inducements are offered as regards liberality
oi terms and prices, which challenge comparison and
defy successful competition. The telephone call of the
oltice is 209. and orders receive immediate attention,
Mr Noel is a native of this city, where he is known as a
substantial and successful business man, and combines
experience and ability with wide popularity and solid
worth.
YOUNG, DILDINE & McMURRAY.
There are few cities in the United States where the art
of the merchant tailor is carried to higher perfection
than in Indianapolis, Among the latest candidates for
public favor and patronage in this important line of
trade are Messrs Young. Dildine & McMurray. whose
salesrooms are located at 12 and 14 North Meridian
street. They have been established in business only
since February 15 181*3, and have already secured a
large, fashionable and rapidly increasing patronage.
The firm is composed of Messrs. A. A. Young, B. B.
Dildine and W. B. McMurray, all gentlemen of excellent
taste and judgment, and possessed of practical experi-
ence and a thorough knowledge of the business in its
every feature and detail. Mr. Dildine, who is in charge
of the cutting and fitting department, was formerly in
the same line of businessin the city of New York. Later
he became connected with a house in Louisville and was
ten years with Mr. L. S. Ayers. of this city. The store
is 20x50 feet in dimensions and is elegantly and taste-
fully fitted up and appointed. The firm here display a
large and varied assortment of foreign and domestic
goods in the piece, including broadcloths, woolens,
tweeds, suitings, cheviots. Meltons, Kerseys, diagonals,
serges, worsteds, vestings, trouserings, etc. The firm
have already gained an enviable reputation for the
superior and elegant fit of every garment that leaves
their hands, and as they are painstaking and energetic
we unreservedly recommend tnem to the attention of
our readers. Mr. Young represents the Third Ward in
the City Council. He is also a member of the Columbia
and Marion Clubs. Mr. McMurray is a Knight of
Pythias and a Mason.
L. A. WESSLING.
Among the many successful and popular mercantile
houses in Indianapolis, we find in the front rank of the
trade that of L. A. Wessling. dealer in boots and shoes,
at 242 East Washington street This business was orig-
inally inaugurated in 1873 by H. H. Hutchins, who was
succeeded in 1892 by the present proprietor. The
premises occupied comprise an eligible ground floor and
isasement, each 30x90 feet in area The stock embraces
fine and medium grades of boots, shoes, gaiters, slip-
Ders and rubber goods for gentlemen, youths and boys,
and everything that is new and fashionable for ladii
misses and children, from the strong walking shoe to the
daintiest of kid slippers. All the goods offered by
Wessling are the productions of the most celebraled
manufacturers of the country. Since assuming cc
of the business Mr. Wessling has largely increase:
extended the trade, and made his establishment oi
the most popular on East Washington street.
Wessling was born in Cumberland, Ind , and h;
sided in this city since 1889. He is a thoroughg
commercial circles.
JAS. N. MAYHEW.
has become an importan
orld, and his position
mber of the
^es him a
The optic
professional standing. The leading optic
apolis is Mr. Jas, N, Mayhew, whose place of business
is located at 18 North Meridian street. Mr, Mayhew.
who is a native of Shelbyville, this state, has had a
valuable experience as a scientific optician extending
over a period of twenty-eight years. He founded bis
present establishment on July 1, 1875. and has secured
a large, widespread and influential patronage, which
ranks him first in his calling. He occupies two floors
and a basement, each being 20x40 feet in dimensions,
and possesses every facility for the effective handling
of his steadily increasing trade. The assortment car-
ried by him embraces full lines of gold, silver and steel
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
mounted spectacles and eye glasses, opera glasses, mag-
nifying glasses, microscopes, thermometers, barometers,
etc. Every article sold in this responsible establish-
ment is fnlly warranted, and all work done is guaran-
teed first-class, while prices are as low as conistent for
first-class goods. Lenses are ground to order, repairing
of all kinds is attended to, while a leading specialty is
made of filling occulists' prescriptions. Mr. Ma\hew
has gained renown by reason of the scientific and suc-
cessful manner in which he fits eyes with glasses per-
fectly adopted to their requirements of vision. He is
a prominent and responsible citizen, a member of the
Masonic Order and of the G. A R.
high
CHARLES E. BARMM.
Mr. Barmm is unquestionably a pharmacist c
attainments. He studied in the best schools
country, also in Munich, Erlengen and Leipsig. Ger-
many, and was graduated from the school in the latter
city, class I880, with the degree Ph. D. He returned
to this country and took a course at the State University
at Champagne, 111. He is a prominent member of the
Marion County Drug Association, also of the Chicago
Chemical Society, and the Chemical Society of Berlin,
Germany, and is Professor of Chemistry in the Indiana
School for embalming: also Eclectic College of Physi-
cians and Surgeons. Prof. Barmm's pharmacy is 2Ux50
feet in area and attractively fitted up. He selects his
stock of drugs and chemicals with unusual care, and
handles only such pharmaceutical specialties and propri-
etary preparations of acknowledged merit as medicines.
The prescription laboratory is under Prof. Barmm's im-
mediate supervision, and is conducted with that knowl-
edge and skill his long experience enables him to exer-
cise. Physicians' prescriptions are compounded at all
hours carefully and accurately, and two clerks are al-
ways in attendance. Prof. Barmm is one of our most
reliable druggists and chemists, and is ofted called on
to give expert testimony in all the courts of the United
States, and has a well equipped chemical laboratory,
where any kind of chemical analysis can be done.
WM. H. STOCKER. M. D.
The leading legitimate function of a pharmacy being
the compounding of physicians' prescriptions and family
recipes, this branch of the business is conducted with
that care and skill commensurate with its importance by
Wm. H. Stocker. M. D.. whose popular establishment is
at 500 East Washington street, and was founded by him
some eight years ago. It is 25x80 feet in dimensions and
presents a most pleasing and attractive appearance. Dr.
Stocker has in stock a choice selection of pure drugs and
chemicals, proprietary preparations, family medicines,
toiletarticles. perfumery, soaps, brushes, combs, sponges,
surgical appliances, fancy goods, imported and domestic
wines, liquors and mineral waters, cigars, trusses, sup-
porters, rubber goods, surgeons' and physicians' sup-
devoted to compounding physicians' prescriptions and
family recipes, this department being open at all hours.
Mr. Stocker was born in Windsor. Vt,, and is a graduate
of Burlington University. He is a member of the State
Pharmaceutical and of Marion County Drug Association
and was twice secretary of the latter. He is also a
prominent Knight of Pythias and a popular and de-
servedly successful young professional man.
FRANK H. SMITH.
Among the Indianapolis printing houses that are noted
for executing fine work a prominent position must be
given that of Mr. Frank H. Smith, who also manufac-
tures blank books and carries a full line of stationery.
The premises occupied at 22 North Penn street, ground
floor and basement, are 25x150 feet in area and every-
thing requisite is provided for turning out work in a
superior manner and experienced hands only are em-
ployed. Priming in all branches is executed from a
poster to the finest wedding and visiting cards, a specialty
being made of fine commercial work, which is gotten out
in the highest style of the art. Blank books of all kinds
and sizes are also manufactured to order and in the
salesroom a fine display is made of stationery, blank
books and oflice supplies. Mr. Smith is an experienced
practical printer, well known in this city and a promi-
nent member of the Columbia Club.
AMERICAN BOILER WORKS.
This business was established nine years ago by
[essrs, John and Michael Cruse, each of whom brings
) bear upon its every department vast practical experi-
ice. the firm possessing perfected facilities and wide-
The works occupy a two-story
mensions, at 284 South
Tennessee street. The various departments are fully
equipped with the latest improved tools, machinery and
appliances known to the trade. From eight to ten
skilled workmen areemployed, the proprietors exercising
close personal supervision over the work. The range of
the latter embraces the manufacture to order on short
notice, boilers, tanks and all kinds of sheet iron work, as
frame building, 20x100 feet i
well as general repairing. Messrs Cruse Brothers tuiu
out work that is unrivaled for quality of materials,
finish and workmanship at prices lower than the lowest.
The telephone call of the office is 1776, and orders are
promptly attended to. Both partners are natives of Ire-
land, and have resided in Indianapolis. Mr. John Cruse
since 1864 and Mr. Michael Cruse since 1876.
E. E. REESE. D. D. S.
Twelve years ago. Dr. Reese opened an ofiice in Mas-
silon, Ohio, and five years ago he removed to this city
in order that he might have a wider field of operations.
His offices are located at 24>i East Ohio street are
thoroughly equipped with all the latest appliances known
to the dental profession. Dr. Reese was born in Mas-
silon, Ohio, and graduated at the Indiana Dental Col-
lege, where for three years he held the chair of mechan-
ical dentistry, and from April 1, 1893 to April 1, 1893
the chair of clinics. Dr. Reese since his advent to this
city has established an enviable reputation in his pro-
fession, and is regarded as one of the most skillful sur-
geon dentists in this part of the country, and has in
consequence drawn to himself a large and influential
patronage, derived from the leading circles of our best
society. He is a prominent and respected member of
the Masonic fraternity as well as the I. O. O. F,. and is
universally respected and held in high esteem by a wide
circle of friends and patrons.
S. D. CRANE.
Among those well known in the jewelry trade in this
city, it is safe to say that none have a higher reputation
as a reliable dealer than Mr. S. D. Crane. He is a thor-
oughly practical watchmaker and jeweler, and embarked
in business in 1874 on Virginia avenue, and six years
later removed to his present location. 78 East Washing-
ton street, where he occupies half of a handsomely fitted
up store, 25x190 feet in area. The assortment embraces
rich, elegant jewelry, in the newest styles. American
and European watches from the best and most reliable
makers, in plain and ornamental gold and silver cases,
solid silver and plated ware, diamonds, gems, clocks,
bronzes, etc. Special attention is given to fine watch,
clock and jewelry repairing, and in all departments fair
and equitable prices prevail. Mr. Crane was born in
this city forty years ago, has always resided here, and is
highly esteemed as a business man and citizen.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
HENRY SYERUP & SONS.
The leading and oldest house in the
enry Sye,
The bus
A.hole
and 34 South Delaware street. The business was founded
in 1872 by Mr. Henry Syerup, who soon after took his
son Charles in partnership. In 1887 Mr. Sverup died,
and soon after Mr. Charles Syerup was joined by his
brother Henry C. Syerup, and in connection with the
estate the business has since been continued under the
present name. The premises consist of a three-story
and basement structure of brick, 42x64 feet in dimen-
sions. The house handles and deals in and ships all
kinds foreign and domestic fruits, oranges, lemons,
bananas, cocoanuts, etc., also apples, peaches, pears,
berries, melons, etc., when in season, also vegetables
of every variety, creamery and dairy products, eggs
and all kinds country produce. Consignments are con-
stantly arriving, and the stock is kept up to the highest
standard of excellence, and recommends its own su-
perior merits to the favor and confidence of buyers. A
specialty is made of handling early southern fruits and
vegetables, the house receiving large consignments. The
trade comes from all the surrounding cities and towns
in this and adjoining states. Messrs. 'Charles and Henry
Syerup were both born in this city, and are well and
prominently known in financial and commercial circles,
and have always sustained a high reputation for integ-
rity and probity. Among the references of the house
are the Indiana National Bank of this city and Brad-
W. P. MAINE.
A time-honored and widely known Indianapolis busi-
ness house is the stanch and substantial concern of Mr.
W. P. Maine, dealer in general hardware, mechanics'
tools, cutlery, wood,slateand iron mantels, stoves. ranges,
furnaces, refrigerators, kitchen furnishing goods, etc , at
61-63 West Washington street, which for over forty
years has maintained a prominent place in mercantile
circles. The house was founded in 1850 by R L. and
A. W. McOuat.Mr. Maine becoming proprietor in 1888.
The business operations were for many years confined
to the handling of stoves and sheet-metal work, but on
assuming its control Mr. Maine added the other depart-
ments, and has greatly enlarged the scope of the trade.
The business premises comprise four floors and a base-
ment, each being 50x100 feet in dimensions. The sales-
rooms are fitted up with large plate glass front, and are
neatly appointed and well ordered, while the workshop
is well equipped with all necessary machines, tools and
appliances. Some twenty skilled hands here find em-
ployment, Mr. Maine personally superintending every
department. An immense stock is constantly carried,
comprising builders' and house hardware of all kinds,
the best and most popular mantes of stoves, ranges,
heaters, furnaces, etc., table and pocket cutlery, tools,
kitchen furnishing goods, tin, iron, and copper ware,
wooden and willow ware, refrigerators, etc. Special at-
tention is given to roofing, guttering, spouting, and gen-
eral jobbing and repairing; also the putting in of wood,
slate and iron mantels. Among the buddings which
Mr. Maine has lately equipped with tile mantels and
floors are the State National Bank, the Grand Hotel,
the new Jail and Marrott Building. Orders and com-
missions receive prompt attention, the telephone call of
the oflice being 173. Mr. Maine was born in New York,
and was formerly engaged in business in that city. He
is a prominent member of the Commercial Club.
HENRY RUSSE.
Among the most enterprising houses in this commu-
nity is that of Mr. Henry Russe, dealer in grain, seeds,
flour and feed, located at 23 and 25 North Tennessee
street This business was inaugurated in 1889 by th •
present proprietor, and from the start the house receivfd
a liberal patronage, which has ever since been on the
increase. The premises occupied comprise a three story
brick building, the main and second floors being utilized
by this firm, 8.5x100 feet, fully equipped with every fa-
cility. Mr. Russe handles large quantities of grain, all
the best brands of family flour, and every description
of animal provender, on his own account, and is pre-
pared to fill orders of any magnitude. He makes a
specialty of farm and garden seeds, and carries a most
carefully selected stock from the most reliable producers
in the country. Mr. Russe is a native of Germany, and
has resided in this city smce 1873. He is an active
member of the Board of Trade, holds the position of
School Commissioner, and is popular with all those
with whom he has dealings. Telephone 340.
FAMOUS EAGLE.
Among the reliable and popular clothing establish-
Eagle, centrally located at 72 West Washington street.
This business had its origin away back in the fifties and
amidst all the changes and vicissitudes of commercial
life has prospered and increased, until to-day it is one of
the best known and most stable houses in our city. The
location is one of the best in the city, on the leading re-
tail trade ihoioughfare and in the very heart of the re-
tail center. The premises consist of the main floor and
basement, fronting twenty feet on Washington street
and extending in depth about one hundred and fifty
feet. They are handsomely appointed, ample in size,
and well adapted to the needs of the business. Here will
fine grades of men's, youths', boys' and children's cloth-
ing, made up in the latest styles and embodying the most
skilled class of workmanship A large and complete
line of gents' furnishing goods is also handled, embracing
all the latest styles and novelties, such as shirts, collars,
cuffs, neckwear, hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs and all
grades of underwear. Being the recipients of a large
and select patronage and buying in large quantities direct
from the producers, they are enabled to offer the best
inducements to careful and prudent buyers. An able
and gentlemanly corps of salesmen will always be found
in attendance and the wants of customers receive
prompt and courteous attention.
A. BORINSTEIN.
One of the successful, enterprising business men in
this city is Mr. A. Borinstein, who is conducting large
operations as a wholesale dealer in scrap metals, rags,
etc. The premises utilized for the purposes of the bus-
iness extend along South East street, and are numbered
from 109 to 115. They comprise a large yard and am-
ple sheds having dimensions of 160x200 feet. Mr Bor-
instein receives his supplies of cotton and woolen rags,
rubber, scrap iron, steel and metal in car lots from this
and all the surrounding states, which, after being sorted,
are baled and packed and sold to the iron foundries and
paper mills. He employs a large force of hands. Mr.
Borinstein stands high in business circles in this city,
and is a prominent member of the Commercial Club,
the Chosen Friends, and is an active Freemason
RAHKE & BECH.
One of the most popular and successful retail firns
engaged in the provision business is that of Messrs.
Rahke & Beck, proprietors of the Central Meat Market,
who occupy stall 74 in the East Market, and a branch
store at 187 East Washington street. Both partners are
of German descent, and natives of this state, who have
resided in this city for many years. Having a thorough
knowledge and practical experience in all branches of
the trade, they inaugurated this enterprise on their own
account in 1883 The premises utilized for the business
are of ample dimensions and commodious, fitted up in
a very attractive manner, and are models of neatness
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
and cleanliness. Every facility is at hand for the suc-
cessful conduci of the business, which involves the daily
handling of great quantities of meat which in freshness
and quality are unexcelled by those of any similar con-
cern in the city. Having all the latest improved methods
for dry and cold storage for their beautiful preservation,
Messrs. Rahke & Beck are prepared to furnish patrons
with the choicest and most wholesome meats during
all seasons of the year, and at lowest ruling market
prices. Orders are promptly and carefully filled and
delivered free of charge. In addition to a large per-
manent family trade, Messrs. Rahke & Beck supply
all the leading hotels and restaurants in the city. They
are widely known as reliable and popular butchers.
Telephone call 568.
C. E. GEISENDORFF & CO.
One of the oldest industrial establishments in Indian-
apolis is that of C. E. Geisendorff & Co., wool dealers
and manufacturers of woolen textile fabrics, located at
402-408 West Washington street. The premises utilized
for the purposes of the business are 70x205 feet in area,
and the factory building is a substantial four-story
structure, equipped throughout with special machinery
and tour sets of machines operated by steam power.
Fifty skilled hands are employed in the different de-
partments, and on an average 8,000 yards of textile
fabrics are produced weekly, comprising blankets.
Scotch novelty suitings, and the celebrated German
fleece-lined flannel and skirting; also stocking yarns,
etc- The trade is widely diffused throughout the United
States, and to meet the demands of the trade branch
houses have been established in New York, Chicago and
St. Louis. Mr. C. E, Geisendorff, who has resided in
this city many years, has retired from active business
life, and the management of the establishment devolves
upon Mr. Thalman. who was born in Indiana of Swiss
parents, and has resided in Indianapolis since 1846.
advantage of the city. He negotiates loans, buys, sells
and exchanges property, making a specialty of city and
suburban residential property, farms, etc., also does a
large rental business, cares for property of non-resident
owners, managing estates with economy and fidelity and
in point of fact, all the many relations which the care-
ful real estate dealer holds to the public and to his cli-
ents are ably maintained by Mr. Plummer, and his
judgment and experience may be relied upon implicitly
in all cases. He is also agent for the Fireman's Fund
Insurance Company. Neatly furnished offices are oc-
cupied in the basement of the Baldwin Block. 93 and 95
East Market streeet, provided with telephone service
(No. 975), and every convenience and facility is at hand
for the execution of orders at lowest prices. Mr. Plum-
mar was born in Cincinnati. Ohio, but has resided here
nearly a quarter of a century, and is a member of the
G. A. R . K. of P.. and the B. of L. E. He is an old
locomotive engineer and ran the first locomotive over
the Indiana and Kentucky bridge at Louisville.
P. P. ELECTRIC REPAIR COMPANY.
In this city among those actively engaged manufac-
turing and dealing in electrical supplies is the P. P.
Electric Repair Company, whose office and workshop,
aOx40 feet in area, is on the second floor of the building
88 East Georgia street. The business was founded by
f Mr. Samuel P. Faugh, the
sole proprietor, who has
had a long, valuable ex-
fe, 7 ^ !i5x per.ence as an electrician
11 r'^'^^ir;^-^ with the best companies
CSZ^^^^^m^^J '"the West. Hisestab-
'^'*^35« ^ hshment is admirably
Steam-power.
is prepared to
:pair any type
HIRAM PLUMMER
This gentleman brings to bear an ■
care and handling of real estate whicl
to the attention of those requiring his *
due to his business sagacity and shrev
large iracts of land have been broucht
to the benefit of hundreds of bomeseekers and ihe grea
erience in the
jmmends him
ices, and it is
!5S that many
chinery is done nvUI
hands '\?rPaugh'
pairing of electrical ma-
and dispatch. He also
experimental work, and
ing purposes. This motor is the only one ever invented
that can be so used, and is attracting considerable at-
tention. It can be utilized for running light machinery,
and is so constructed that in a few minutes it can be
converted into a dynamo for electric lighting in incan-
descent lamps. Mr. Paugh is widely known as an ex-
pert electrician, and during the time he has been en-
gaged in business on bis own account, dating from Jan
1.5, 1892, he has secured a first-class substantial trade
Among others, Mr. Paugh has furnished motors for the
Ingil Printing Company. 16 North Delaware street,
Bradford Printing Company, 92 Market street and Klein
& Schmidt, 192 Massachusetts avenue
INDIANAPOLIS ART STAINED GLASS WORKS.
The art of glass staining is now no longer confined to
European countries and within the past decade has
reached the highest state of perfection in the United
Slates. A well known representative of the art in this
city is Mr. John Black, proprietor of the Indianapolis
Art Stained Glass Works, at 1.59 Massachusetts avenue.
Mr. Black has devoted many years to perfecting himself
in this business, and for four years was manager at the
Cleveland Art Glass Company. He came
abarked in bus;
this city in
1 bis own account. The
60x90 feet, and are
for the carrying on of
:es in the works besides
, and the daily capacity
arranged and perfectly fiti
the trade. There are twt
grinding and beveling m;
is 300 square feet. Scriptural pieces, rose windows
are a specialty, also art stained glass for use in private
residences and public buildings, emblems, monograms,
medallions, etc., and bevel plate glass to oj-der in the
highest style of the art. A few among the churches and
residences he has furnished art stained glass in this city
and vicinity are the Soldiers Orphans' Home at Knights-
town, Ind ; memorial windows for the First and the
Seventh Presbyterian churches of this city ; German Re-
form Church, Lima, Ohio; also several churches at
Logansport and Marion, Ind., and the Grand Hotel and
Dennison House in this city. He controls a large trade
with wholesale glass dealers. A native of Glasgo%v.
Scotland, where he learned the art of glass staining. Mr
Black, during his residence in this city has always been
recognized as a leader in his line of business He is a
prominent member of the Oriental League, Mr Black
fills manv orders from all parts of the states of Indiana,
Ohio, Illinois and Michigan.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
ign. The premises utilized comprise tv
rst contains the office and salesroom, and the upper i;
evoted to manufa turing purposes. An extensive busi
ess is carried on through Texas, Iowa, Missouri. Illi
ois, Michigan. Pennsylvania. Ohio and Kentucky
Ir Pattison was born near Rushville. Ind.. and ii
'idely and popularly known in this city. He is at
ctive member of the Odd Fellows,
CHARLES MAGUIRE.
Df the
tablishments in this city is that of Mr. Charles Maguire.
known as the " Granger Store," at 174 and 176 West
Washington street. The store was established in 1880
by Mr. Maguire. and from its inception has always been
popular and received a liberal patronage from an appre-
ciative public. Mr. Maguire is a business man of en-
ergy and enterprise, and has brought togethe in his
establishment a splendid assortment of goods embrac
ing a wide range of textile fabrics, including everything
in the lineof staple ar.dfan-y dry goods, dress materiak
glass show
presents
of busy activity. Twenty
ladies and gentl
of the business, and the pat-
ronage, now already large,
is steadily growing in vol-
ume and importance.
The goods in this house
are unquestionably well
selected and embody all
desir-
able in a stock of this
character. Fresh invoices
are constantly being re-
ceived, and the new styles
and fashions are displayed
s introduced in
the great
special feature is made
and in this department
bich, by the enterprise, energy and ability
of its management, has been placed in the front rank of
the trade in Indianapolis is that of Messrs, John Steven-
son & Co., dealers in dry goods and notions, at 37 East
Washington street. This is a very old and prominent
business establishment, these premises having been
headquarters for the retail dry goods trade for close on
to a quarter century. In 1887 Messrs. Stevenson &
Johnston became the proprietors, and continued the
business with marked success until ISUl, when Mr.
Stevenson purchased his partner's interest. Mr. Ste-
venson is a native of Scotland, having first seen the
light of day at Irvine, Ayrshire, the birthplace of the
poet Burns, Coming to this country, he became con-
nected with the great wholesale dry goods house of
Mills & Gibb of New York, for whom he traveled sev-
enteen years. The experience he thus acquired, as well
as the perfect knowledge of the trade in all its branches,
are the secret of the success he has since achieved. The
four floors and ;
storage of reserve stock. The latter includes the
choicest fabrics from both continents, silks, satins, vel-
vets, dress fabrics in all the new shades, patterns and
textures, hosiery, underwear, flannels, white goods, no-
tions, etc., in vast variety. Popular prices prevail, and
customers are waited upon promptly and with the ut-
most courtesy. Mr. Stevenson s enterprise and energy
are proverbial, and his methods, resources and facilities
insure to bim a continuance of his prosperous career.
He has been a resident of Indianapolis since 1873.
WM. HAERLE.
This business was established in 1862 by its present
proprietor, who to-day is the recipient of a large and
influential trade, derived from the very best families in
the city. The premises utilized at 4 West Washington
street comprise a ground floor, 30x120 feet in area, and
all departments of this reliable house contain only first-
class goods, no inferior goods being allowed to be placed
in stock. The large and varied assortment embraces
ladies' and children's underwear, corsets, hos ery,
gloves, handkerchiefs, silk umbrellas and parasols, rib-
bons, embroideries, real and imitation laces, buttons,
dress trimmings, braids, bindings, notions, silk, cotton,
yarns, zephyrs, Germantown wool, fine knit garments,
embroidery materials, etc., also a stamping depart-
ment with an endless variety of patterns, and all work
itedj
t attend;
veryi
; salei
Haerle was born
;d in this city since 1857.
man, upright and correct in
ing of the splendid patron-
R. R. SHIEL & »CO.
The firm of R. R. Shiel & Co . live stock purchasing
agents, located in the Exchange Building, Union Stock
of business in Indianapolis, The b' sine;
lished in 1884 by the present proprietors, N
Shiel and R. R. Reeves, and since that tin
to large proportions. The firm purchase c
Eastern markets, purchasing annually to the enormous
amount of between three and four millions of dollars
They handle mostly hogs and cattle, and are every-
where recognized as expert buyers, whose judgment can
as estab-
rs. R. R.
and thii
ely fitted up, the upper floors beii
Shit
;of ;
ling
Mr
R R.
iided
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
pas
Qlyj
influe
Trade and the Commercial
Club, as well as prominent in Republican circles He
was elected a presidential delegate to the Minneapolis
convention in 1892, and was the Republican candidate
for county treasurer during the same year. His part-
ner. Mr. R. R, Reeves, is also a native of Indiana, and
prominent in financial and commercial circles, and both
gentlemen are highly esteemed throughout the business
) as 1853 by
of Staub &
J. W. STAUB.
This business was established as lo
his father, Mr. Joseph Staub. with w
partner in 1883 under the name and
Son, and Jan. 1. 18»3, he succeeded to the busine
The handsome store occupied at 2 Odd Fellows Hall
1 area. It is fitted up with plate gl;
me fixtures and the floor is tiled. An i
been carefully
110 feet i
the
lected, and is in such variety that n
most fastidious or critical need ha
selecting just what they want. Mr. Staub's experience
as a merchant tailor extends over many years. He was
brought up to the business under the careful tuition of
his father, and is well versed in all the detads pertain-
ing to it. He is careful and exact as a cutter, and gives
bis personal supervision to the making of every gar-
arget
ad Illinois. A large first-class
cept in stock, all orders from the trade being at-
to in the most prompt and trustworthy manner
awney is a prominent and responsible business
vhose marked success is the just reward of his
and:
.vity.
C. E. DOWNEY CONFECTIONERY COMPANY.
sident of Indiana for the past fifteen years
In 1883 he founded this business and was for nine years
kicated at 217 East Washington street. In 1892 the
continued development of his trade rendered a change of
location desirable and he consequently removed to his
present stand, 2-5.'i East Washington street. Here he
occupies the ground floor of a building 20x100 feet in
dimensions. The factory and salesroom are spacious
and well equipped, ample and complete facilities being
at hand, while several expert candy makers and two
salesmen are employed, while the range of production
embraces everything in sweet-meats, bonbons, confec-
tions, etc , chocolates and cream candy being a leading
specialty. The trade covers all sections of Indiana,
PAUL SHERMAN & CO.
thi'
of the
;ity •
and reliable bouse of Paul Sherman &
ufacturers of and dealers in harness and horse
furnishing goods, eligibly located at 28 Indiana avenue.
This business was established in 1870 by Mr. Sherman,
who has developed a very large and substantial trade-
He occupies a commodious and neatly appointed store
with workshop attached. The latter is equipped with
all necessary tools and appliances for turning out A 1
work, and employment is furnished a sufficient force of
workmen. His store contains a full and complete ass rt-
ment of light and heavy, single and double wagon, truck,
coach, carriage, buggy and truck harness, saddles and
bridles of his own superior production, which in style,
finish, quality of materials and conscientious workman-
ship are unsurpassed by those of any rival concern in
the city. The stock also embraces a fine line of whips,
halters, robes, blankets, fly nets, hoods, housings. combs,
brushes, interfering boots, in short, everything in the
line of horse furnishing goods A specialty is the manu-
facture of fine harness to order. Prompt attention is
given to repairing and prices are very reasonable. Mr.
Sherman is a native of Erie County, N. Y . and has
resided in Indianapolis since 1848 He is a prominent
member of Knights of Pythias and I OOF,
C. F. ADAMS COMPANY.
.\ house with a widespread reputation is that of the
C F, Adams Company, dealers in rugs, clocks, wringers,
etc , whose salesrooms are located at 93 North Illinois
street. This business was established in 1871 by Mr. C.
F. Adams and incorporated in 1891 with a capital stock
of $1,000,000. The headquarters of the company are at
Erie. Pa., and the Indianapolis house is one of the many
branches located in the large cities throughout the United
States, The premises occupied here by the company are
a spacious store and basement, each 20x110 feet in area.
The stock embraces a general line of house furnishings,
rugs, clocks, lamps, silverware, lace and chenille cur-
tains and covers, chairs, fancy rockers, pictures, albums,
family bibles, bed springs, etc The company are agents
for the celebrated Atlantic Wringers, and carry an im-
mense stock at all times Thirty clerks are employed in
the house. The experience and advantages possessed by
the company enable them to sell goods on easy weekly
or monthly payments at as low prices as those charged
for cash elsewhere. The business of the house in this
city is under the able management of Mr E, E. Wiley,
a native of this city and a gentleman well known for his
integrity and correct business methods.
Thi:
H. TOMLINSON.
flourishing business was established in 1883 by
its present p
1872. The
106 feet in d
iided in this
led comprise a building 20x
160 Virginia avenue. Flour
from the best known mills is handled in very large
quantities, also corn meal, corn, oats, bran and mid-
dlings in all of which lines an extensive trade is done
Pressed baled hay. straw, etc., are also carried, and
livery men and others will find it to their advantage to
place their orders with Mr. Tomlinson He is his own
buyer, and his stock is always of the freshest and most
desirable quality. All orders receive immediate atten-
tion, and are delivered promptly in any part of the city
free of charge. Mr. Tomlinson is a leading citizen, and
deservedly esteemed by all who have the honor of his
INDIANAPOLIS GRILLE AND NOVELTY CO.
This company, although only organized about a year,
has from the outset been very successful and a large
flourishing trade rewarded the ably directed efforts of
Mr. J. A. Johnson, the president, and Mr. W. D. Wilson,
secretary-treasurer, who control it. The premises occu-
pied are well adapted for all purposes of the business and
a force of skilled hands are kept constantly employed The
company manufacture fine grille and fret work and other
house decorations in every conceivable style. During
the time the company has been established many orders
have been filled and many of the residences of the lead-
ing citizens have been artistically decorated in a hand-
some, attractive style and in every instance the best
satisfaction has been expressed both as to design and
price Mr. Johnson is a native of Alexandria. Ky.. and
Mr Wilson of Winchester, 111, The former has resided
in Indianapolis twenty-eight and the latter twenty years.
They are both practical mechanics of skill and ability
and members of the Knights of Pythias Mr. Wilson
also belongs to the Knights of Honor, Orders left at 71
West Maryland street or 83 Fletcher avenue will receive
prompt attention.
INDIAiNAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
JOSEPH
JNZ.
A leading and popular tailor of Indianapolis is Mr.
Joseph F. Kunz. whose handsome and neatly appointed
business premises are located at 414 South Meridian
street. This gentleman has a professional reputation
which is not confined by the limits of the city. Mr.
Kunz was born in Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 2;^, 186^, and re-
moved to this city with his parents the following year.
He has been connected with some of the leading fash-
ionable tailoring establishments here. Among others
with that of Mr. J, Hunle, where for eleven years he
filled the responsible position as cutter. He started in
business for himself in March, 18^7, and at once took a
prominent place in the trade. With Mr. Kunz, tailor-
ing is more than a trade, it is an art. and no careless work
was ever sent out by him. Special pains are always
taken, even in the smallest details, and as only the most
skilled workmen are employed, Mr. Kunz can always
guarantee perfect satisfaction. He displays fine taste
and excellent judgment in selecting his stock, and his
prices are extremely moderate. Special attention is
given to mail orders, and the patronage is first-class and
widespread. Mr, Kunz will be found careful and accu-
rate, and a pleasant gentleman with whom to have
S. ANDERSON.
Considering the comparatively short time he has been
established in business, Mr. S Anderson, the well
known dealer in groceries and fresh meats at 97 Maple
street, has built up a trade of very substantial propor-
tions. Conducting his house on sound business princi-
ples, and being thoroughly responsible in his dealings,
success has attended his well directed efforts. Mr.
Anderson established this business in 1891. The premi-
ses utilized by him comprise the ground floor and base-
ment of a building having a frontage of 18 feet by a
depth of 45. The front part of these are utilized as a
grocery store, while a well equipped meat market is in
the rear. Everything is kept scrupulously neat and
clean and the store presents an attractive and inviting
appearance. A heavy and carefully selected stock is
carried, the assortment comprising full lines of the
choicest fancy and staple groceries, fresh, salt and
smoked meats, provisions, farm, orchard, garden and
dairy produce, bakers' and laundry supplies, etc, A
specialty is made of early vegetables, and lowest market
prices prevail. Mr. Anderson was born in Ireland,
and has been in this country since 1873 He is a man
of push and judicious enterprise, and thoroughly con-
MRS. B. GILL.
One of the most popular among the representative
grocery establishments and meat markets in this section
of the city is that of Mrs. B. Gill, located at 302 West
South street. Mrs Gill, who was born in Ireland, has
resided in Indianapolis for the past twenty-seven years.
In 1873 she established her present business, and has
built up a large, permanent trade. Her experience has
been a valuable one, and she is enabled to supply de-
mands and fill orders in a manner that cannot be other-
x40 feet in dimensions, is a mode! of neatness and clean-
Imess, and the finest and best goods are kept on sale at
reasonable prices, and orders are delivered in any part
of the city free of extracharge. In the assortment there
are the finest China. Japan and India teas, coffees,
spices, sugars, family flour and prepared cereals, canned
and bottled goods, table delicacies, fruits, vegetables,
garden and dairy products, etc., also prime fresh, salt
and smoked meats and provisions. New goods are con-
stantly being received and business is always brisk and
flourishing. Mrs. Gill is possessed of excellent business
ability and her house is steadily growing in importance
under her enterprising management.
THE WOO ORNAMENT COMPANY.
One of the best known industrial establishments in
North Indianapolis is that of the Wood Ornament Com-
pany, which has been doing a large prosperous business
since May, 1893, Messrs, C. Kleifgen and J. M. Mills,
the owners and proprietors are both practical men, and
have established a fine trade in this and other cities
throughout the section. A building 25x93 feet in di-
mensions is occupied, and the equipment of wood work-
ing machinery and appliances is perfect and complete.
A twenty horse-power steam engine drives the machinery,
and skilled workmen are employed. The company
manufacture a general line of wood ornaments for
furniture manufacturers, and for interior decorative
work and other purposes, and are constantly mtroduc-
ing new styles and designs. Their facilities are such
that orders of any magnitude can be filled promptly
and the best satisfaction guaranteed and given Mr.
Kleifgen is a German by birth. He has resided in In-
dianapolis fourteen years, and is an acti%'e, progressive
business man. For a period of five years he was fore-
man for the Krause-Kramer Manufacturing Company.
Mr. Mills was born and raised in Indianapolis, and was
for a time in the employ of Prunson S: Co,, wood
workers and box makers. He is an active member of
the I, O, O F.
WM. BUSCHMANN & CO.
A leading headquarters for goods of almost every
kind in Indianapolis is the popular establishment now
conduct3d under the name and style of Wm. Busch-
mann &-Co', at the corner Fort Wayne avenue and St.
Mary's street. The business was established in 1873
by Mr.Wm, Buschmann. In 1890 he retired from active
business and was succeeded by his son Mr. F. Busch-
mann, and nephew, Aug. Buschmann, who now have
one of tbe largest and finest stores in the city. In di-
mensions it is 80x110 feet. The business is both whole-
sale and retail in character, embracing a complete line
of staple and fancy groceries, including the finest teas,
coffees, pure spices, table delicacies, fresh, salt and
smoked meats, queensware. glassware, hardware, me-
chanics' and farmers' tools, shelf and house-keeping
goods, dry goods, notions, dress fabrics, boots, shoes,
rubbers, etc. The store is equipped with a cash carrier.
Fourteen clerks are employed and delivery teams are in
active service, Messrs, W. F. and Aug, Buschmann
are live, energetic business men, who are numbered
among the popular young merchants of this city. The
former was born in Indianapolis, and the latter In
Germany, and came here twenty-two years ago.
H. A. WRIGHT.
One of the important contributors to the industrial
activity of Indianapolis is the house of Mr, H. A, Wright
manufacturer of mince meat, doughnuts, cakes and pies,
whose factory is located at 76 and 78 West New York
street. This enterprise was inaugurated by Mr. Wright
iu 1883, and the house is the recognized representative
of the trade in the state. The rapid and continuous
growth of the business is attested by the fact that while
the output of mince meat in 1882 was 4,700 pounds, in
1891 was twenty-three tons, in 1893 it had grown to
thirty-two tons. Mr. Wright occupies a ground floor,
30x80 feet in dimensions, arranged expressly for the
prosecution of his business, while a fine supply of ma-
chinery and appliances suited to the industry are in
operation The factory is a model of neatness and
cleanliness, and is the only one in the world that invites
public inspection. A competent number of skilled
hands are constantly employed, while two teams are in
service delivering goods. Mr. Wright has built up a
splendid reputation for his goods, which command a
decided preference wherever introduced. Mr. Wright
guarantees the prompt fulfillment of all orders, the tel-
phone call of the office being 1301. His goods are sold
at prices which defy competition. He is a native of
Massachusetts, and a resident of Indianapolis since
1855.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
ENTERPRISE FOUNDRY
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result We m-an that of Messrs Kliis V Helfenberger.
proprietors of the Enterprise Foundry and Fence Com-
pany of this city This busin. ss was founded in la^S
by the present proprietors, who have since achieved a
notable success, building up a large and widespread
trade, as is well born out by the fact that during 1893.
in fencing alone they turned out over $6O,0UL) worth of
fencing. The company manufacture standard, farm
and cemetery, perfect steel picket lawn, champion steel
ribbon lawn, and wrought iron picket fences, also grat-
ing, cresting, railing, hitch posts, shutters guards,
arches and architectural iron and steel works of all
kinds. The offices and foundry owned by the company,
located at lfi3 to 168 South Mississippi street, were built
for the manufacture of foundry and fence work are per-
fectly equipped in all departments, and afford employ-
ment to thirty skilled hands. Four traveling salesmen
are on the road, and agencies have been opened in all
principal cities of the Union, Mr Ellis is a native of
Ohio, and is a prominent member of the Commercial
Club. Mr, Helfenberger was born in this state.
OTTO SCHMIDT.
In reviewing the many and varied industries of the
:ity of Indianapolis, we feel that a work of this kind
,be many genuine caterers to the wants of business men.
Such is the establishment of Mr. Otto Schmidt, situated
at 367 South Delaware street. This business was founded
in 1883 by Mr. John Buehler. the present proprietor
acquiring control in 1889. The stock kept by this
gentleman is selected with a view to meet the most
fastidious tastes, and nothing is kept in his line other
than the very choicest brands of whiskies, brandies and
important liquors and wines to be found in the city.
The beer of C, F Schmidt, as well as that of the In-
dianapolis Brewing Company, are always on draught,
and lunches are served to order. In connection with
this very superior bar there is an excellent cigar stand
where may be found at all times the choicest brands of
imported and domestic cigars, and such favorites are
his stock that many of his customers will not have any-
thing unless it comes from his establishment. Mr.
Schmidt is a genial, whole souled gentlemin.and is highly
regarded by all He has on the third floor of his build-
ing a large and well ventilated hall for the useof dances,
Among the
F. M. ROTTLER.
ly successful industrial establishments
of Indianapolis, we find that of Mr. F. M. Rottler,
manufacturerof and dealer in fine harness and turf goods,
located at 18 North Delaware street. This business
was established in 1876 by Mr. J. L. Bieler. who was suc-
ceeded in 1879 by the present proprietor. Mr. Rottler is a
thoroughly practical
fully
eds of the
very detail of this useful indu
since its inauguration has been at its present location,
the premises having an area of 23x80 feet, and contains
a stock that includes a full line of harness and horse
furnishing goods of all kinds, specialties being made of
fine hand made harness and turf goods. Five skilled
workmen are constantly employed, orders are promptly
filled, and all goods are fully warranted. Mr. Rottler
was born in Germany, but has resided in this country
for thirty-six years. He is an honorable, energetic,
business man, who has gained an excellent position in
this important industry.
S. BINZER.
ost noted and successful mercantile e
Indianapolis is that of Mr. S, Binze
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ran-
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taking up his re
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he founded his p
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Illino
s street, and soon
bu
t up a large and perman
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In 18S1, the CO
ued growth of the busm
rendered a removal to
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re commodious quarters
basement, the combined frontage being 40 feet and a
depth of 90 feet. The stock is large and comprehen-
sive, embracing full lines of fancy and staple dry goods,
notions, clothing, millinery goods, ladies' and gents'
furnishings, boots and shoes, hats and caps, etc. Mr.
Binzeralso does a large business in stationery and office
requisites, handles none but the best articles, and his
Iways the lowest. Five clerks are employed
in the salesrooms, wh
is both wholesale and reU
parts of the city and i
us force of skilled and
atly busy. The trade
is derived from all
antry.
vide awake merchant, whose
success is marked, and he is a member of the Order of
Druids, an Odd Fellow and a Knight of Pythias.
SAMUELS.
Standing in the front rank of houses devoted to sup-
plying the people of Indianapolis with pure, fresh food
supplies is that of Mr. R. Samuels, at 283 South Illinois
street. Mr. Samuels, who was born in Russian Poland,
has resided in the United States for over forty years.
; dealer i
coming to this city in 1887. He founded thii
in January, 1890, and Pogue's Run Grocery, as the house
has since been known, has become the center of a brisk
and active trade The premises occupied comprise a
ground floor and basement, each being 25x80 feet in
dimensions. The store is attractively fitted up with
plate glass front, and is provided with all modern con-
veniences and facilities. Courteous assistants are in at-
tendance under Mr. Samuels' personal supervision and
goods are delivered free of charge. The stock is very
large and carefully selected and includes the choicest
brands of family flour and prepared cereals, pure fresh
orchard, garden and dairy products, fresh, salt and
smoked meats, poultry and game in season, and all
grocers' sundries. The lowest market prices arequoted
and orders are filled promptly and carefully. Mr.
Samuels enjoys an excellent reputation in business
circles, and his standing in the financial world is of the
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
WEST SIDE PLANING Mil
COMPAN1
This is the great lumber marl<et for all Indiana, and
among the latest additions to the ranks of the reliable
and ably conducted concerns engaged in this direction
is the West Side Planing Mill Company, whose office
is at 1000 West New York street and Belt Railroad (tel-
eohonecall 1B68). The West Side Planing Mill Company
was organized in 1801, and has a capital stock of about
fourteen years of age drove four yoke of oxen hauling
logs at Putnamville, Ind. He came to this city fifteen
years ago, worked at different places, owned a saw mill
at Purkinsville, Ind., and afterward became foreman
of the Indianapolis Cabinet Works. He is a young,
progressive business man, owns a considerable amount
of real estate in this city clear of incumbrance, and is
now the largest owner in the West Side Planing Mill
Company, of which he is president
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bar trade. They ai
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J. A. Richter, toren
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follows: B. D. Brooks, pre;
:; L.H.Young, secretary, at
C. Draut and ]. A. Richt
Batesville, Ind, and through the influence of Mr
Richter the Batesville bracket factory was started
The yard and mill are located at 1000 and 1002
West New York street, 1009 and 1011 West Vermont
street, and 2, 4, 6. Sand 10 Coble street The mill is
a two-story building, 40x58 feet in dimensions, also a
warehouse, having an area of 90x22 feet, and the com-
pany have here a first-class planing mill and handle
sash, doors and blinds, and are now laying pL-ins to
erect another large building. They employ a full force
of skilled hands in the manufacture of mouldings,
brackets, newels, scroll and mill work, siding, ceiling,
flooring, etc , and a large stock is always carried
of sash, doors, blinds, lumber, shingles, etc.,
agton
.the
ed large
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of the trade Mr. Brooks
id the hou
of a brisk and active trad
ground floor and basement, each being 18x80 feet
dimensions, and both of which are utilized for the
storage and display of the heavy and carefully selected
stock that is always caried on hand. The display is
very interesting and attractive, a wonderful variety
being shown in every line, embracing all the styles of
men's, youths' and boys' hats, the finest grades of furs,
and every description of fur hats and caps. Here also
are to be seen everything in the line of fur trimmings,
this being the only house in the city that makes a speci-
alty of altering, making over and repairing furs. The
house is also headquarters for men's furnishings, and
Mr. Bamberger is sole agent here for the sale of You-
CHAS. C. WATSON.
There is probably no druggist in Indianapolis better
or more favorably known than Mr. Chas. C. Watson,
and there are certainly none who has secured a more
enduring hold on public favor and confidence. Mr.
Watson has been established in business in his present
location at 511 'Virginia avenue, corner Bismark street,
for a period of twelve years. The store is 20.x60 feet
style in hard wood. A fine soda fountain of unique de-
sign is an attractive feature of the store, also a well
equipped laboratory, where physicians' prescriptions
and family recipes are filled with promptitude and ac-
curacy from pure, fresh drugs and medicines. There
is also a full stock of proprietary preparations, pharma-
ceuticals, tinctures, extracts, toilet requisites, fancy ar-
ticles, surgical appliances, druggists sundries, perfumery,
etc. Prescriptions are prepared at all hours, night
calls receiving prompt response. His assistant, Lee W
Walcot, who is a native of Michigan, has resided in this
city twenty-one years and is widely known. He is a
prominent member of the Marion County Drug Associ-
BAMBERGER'S NEW YORK HAT COMPANY.
In the manufacturing of and retail trade in hats, mem
furnishings and ladies fur garments, the name of Bam- sectic
berger's New York Hat Company will come first to Barr,
mind as being the leading establishment of its kind in work
Indianapolis. Mr. H. Bamberger founded the business
in 1880, in the premises still occupied by him at 50 East
W. H. BARR.
A noteworthy and popular footwear emporium in this
ection of the city is ,he establishment of Mr. W, H
larr, located at 228 East Washington street. Custom
one here in the highest style of the art at
short notice, hand-sewed shoes for tender feet being a
specialty, and all work to order is guaranteed to render
satisfaction as to fit, finish, material and workmanship,
Mr. Barr, who is a native of Ontario, Canada,
has been a resident of Indianapolis since 1800. Shortly
after his arrival here he founded this business, and he
has met with marked and flattering success. He has
built up a large permanent trade, which gives every
promise of rapid and continuous increase. His store is
2 x70 feet in dimensions, neatly fitted up and arranged.
The stock, which is large and varied, includes men's,
women's, girls', youths', boys' and children's boots and
shoes in all sizes, shapes, styles, widths and designs,
both in fine and medium grades, also a fine line of
sandals, slippers and rubbers. Repairing is also neatly
done, and the footwear made to order here is the finest
and most comfortable that can be obtained anywhere,
Mr, Barr is an energetic and wide-awake business man.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
PLANNER & BUCHANAN.
A leading undertaking establishment in Indianapolis
is that of Messrs, planner & Buchanan, located at TiS
North Illinois street, between New York and Vermont.
It was founded in 1880 by Messrs. Planner & Hora-
mown, who were succeeded seven years later by the
present firm, composed of F. W. planner and C. J.
Buchanan. Enterprise and energy, coupled with the
ripe experience they have acquired in this line of business,
assured the house of great success, and it is to-day one
of the most prominent houses engaged in the business
in this city. The store is neat and well appointed, and
of ample dimensions, handsomely furnished and fitted
up with every convenience. A well sele. ted
of caskets, coffins, trimmings, mountings, e
stantly carried, the firm having established (
with the leading manufacturers of this line of goods in
the country. The embalming is under Mr. Buchanan's
persona] supervision; he is a practical and experienced
man of acknowledged ability, and a graduate of Clark's
School of Embalming of Cincinnati, Ohio. In their
stables the firm have eight horses, three hearses and
several carriages, and the office is open at all hours, the
telephone call being 641. Every requisite for funerals
is provided, while the prices charged are always fair
and moderate. A morgue is operated in connection
with the establishment. Both parties are natives of
this state. Mr, planner is a Knight of Pythias, while
Mr. Buchanan is a Mason and Odd Fellow.
GORDON & HARMON.
The special attention of our readers is directed to
the establishment of Messrs. Gordon & Harmon, dealers
in engines, boilers, saw mills, farm machinery, etc.. at
67 West Washington street, (telephone call 1004). This
concern has been in operation since 1887. when it was
founded by Mr. Willard Harmon, who was joined in
1893 by Mr. W. H. Gordon. The premises occupied
comprise three floors and basement of a building hav-
ing an area of SO.xlOO feet The stock carried is large
and varied and embraces a full assortment of the most
approved engines and boilers for almost every purpose,
saw mills and a general line of farm machinery, includ-
ing reapers and binders, mowers, hay forks and loaders,
hay rakes of every description, seed drills and planters,
plows of the best make, harrows, cultivators, corn shel-
ters, farm mills for grinding feed. etc.. hay and straw
cutters, thrashers and grain cleaning machines, etc
Messrs Gordon & Harmon furnish estimates for the
aw mill plants, furnish every requisite and
Traveling salesmen represent the house on the road,
and the trade extends throughout Indiana and adjoining
states. Illustrated catalogues and price lists are fur-
nished on application. Mr. W. H Gordon was born in
Knightstown. Ind., and is a prominent member of the
Masonic order, while Mr. 'Willard Harmon is a native
of Johnson county. Ind . and is a member of the
Knights of Pythias. Both gentlemen are in the prime
of life, and during their business career have met with
a success such is only accorded to those whose business
is governed by correct, honorable principles.
WADDY & SON.
The well known and reliable house of Messrs. Waddy
& Son, dealers in staple and fancy groceries, fruits,
vegetables and meats, at 50 Clifford avenue, is a very
flourishing concern. It was founded by Messrs. Perrine
& Co., to whom the present firm succeeded by purchase
in 18!)0. the latter being composed of Mr. J. B. 'Waddy
and his son. H. O Waddy. The premises utilized are
of large proportions, extending from Clifford avenue to
Brookside avenue, and comprising the ground floor and
basement of a building 32x150 feet in dimensions. The
store is handsomely fitted up and contains a well selected
and heavy stock of fancy and staple groceries, embrac-
ing choice teas and coffees, spices, sugars, canned and
sealed goods, dried and green fruits, preserves, jellies,
condiments, butter, cheese, eggs, preparedcereals.flour,
vegetables, bakers' and laundry supplies, fresh, salt and
smoked meats, tish. provisions of all kinds, and all
grocers' and meat dealers' sundries. The house has a
large city and country patronage, and several courteous
assistants are in constant attendance. Toe telephone
call is 1778. Both partners are natives of this county
and among the best known merchants of Indianapolis.
They are members of the Retail Grocers' '
also of the American Collection Agency.
A. A. HELPER & SON.
The wholesale carriage trade of Indianapolis has a
worthy representative in the firm of Messrs. A. A.
Heifer & Son. They make in their own factory the best
that American brains and labor can 'ouild and they buy or
have for sale as agents the best that is produced
elsewhere. This is the oldest business of the kind in town,
having been founded away back in 1850. and after vari-
ous firm changes. Mr. A. A. Heifer became the pro-
prietor in 1873. and subsequently look his son. Mr. E.
T. Heifer, into co-partnership, under the existing name
and style. Their repository " and factory occupies the
entire three-story building. 3!) and 41 North Tennessee
street. 53x302,W feet in dimensions, and here a large
force of skilled workmen are steadily employed in the
building of highest grades of carriages and vehicles of
their make are maintained at the highest standard of ex-
cellence. They make a magnificent display in their re-
p sitory. not only of their own work, but also of other
popular lines, they being agents for the Kauffman
Buggy Company of Miamisburg. Ohio, also for the
Favorite Carriage Company of Cincinnati. Ohio, and
likewise for the Cortland Wagon Company of Cortland.
N. Y. Here are all styles of elegant, well built carriages,
and light traps as well, in fact, an infinite variety of
almost everything that goes on wheels. The firm is
noted for producing the latest styles and in the latest
colors. Messrs Heifer are natives of this state, for-
merly residents of Lawrenceburg. Ind.. and have ever
retained the confidence of commercial circles, and have
won a great and legitimate success in the face of strong'
SCHWARTZ'S PHARMACY.
One of the most popular and liberally patronized
pharmacies in Indianapolis is that of Mr. Maurice
Schwartz, at 50O North Alabama street. It was founded
in 1890 by Mr. D. W. Butler, to whom Mr. Schwartz
succeeded in 1892 Physicions" prescriptions and family
recipes are here prepared in the most careful manner
from pure, fresh ingredients, while the prices are of the
most reasonable character. The store is desirably situ-
ated and has an area of 30x60 feet. It is neatly fitted up
and provided with all modern improvements and appli-
ances, including an elegant and massive soda water
fountain. Several assistants are employed. Mr.
Schwartz exercises close personal supervision over the
laboratory. The stock is large and selected with care,
and comprises besides drugs, chemicals and medicines of
every description, standard proprietary remedies, herbs,
barks, roots, seeds and spices, sanitary preparations,
pure medicinal wines, liquors, and mineral waters, im-
ported and domestic cigars, fancy and toilet articles and
all druggists' sundries. Mr. Schwartz was born in
Lawrenceburg. Ind.. and has resided in this city since
1891. He is a member of the Marion County Drug
Association and a business roan of marked enterprise
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
INDIANAPOLIS BRUSH WORKS.
Among the many manufacturing concerns which give
to Indianapolis its well deserved prominence as an in-
dustrial center and to which its citizens refer with par-
donable pride, that of the Indianapolis Brush Works is
especially deserving of mention. These works were es-
tablished in 1890 by Messrs. G. E. Pohlman and J. C.
Wood, the former becoming sole proprietor January 1,
1893. A large trade was built up from the outset, which
to-day covers all the territory east to and including
Pennsylvania, also the Western and Southern states.
The premises occupied are located at 73 J West Wash-
ington street, an eligible two-story frame structure, 30x
lOU feet in dimensions, replete with all the latest im-
proved machinery. Some twenty-five expert hands are
constantly employed and the output is of five to six gross
of brushes a day. The range of production embraces all
kinds of brushes, hair, clothing, shoe, scrub, etc , and a
specialty is made of door mats and shoe scrapers. The
goods of the Indianapolis Brush Works are noted for the
high quality of the materials that enter into their confec-
tion, their superior workmanship, and unsurpassed dura-
bility. Mr. Pohlman was born in Cincinnati. Ohio, and
is one of our leading popular business men and citizens.
JAS. L. KEACH.
An old established and leading mercantile house in
Indianapolis is that of Mr. Jas. L. Keacb, wholesale
fruits and produce commission merchant, at 62 South
Delaware street. It was founded by Mr. Keach in 1879
and from the start acquired a widespread and enviable
reputation The premises utilized are located in a cen-
tral part of the business district, and are commodious
and well adapted to the purposes to which it is devoted.
Ample cold storage is provided and unrivaled facilities
are at hand for the efficient handling and storage of the
large and heavy consignments always on hand. A gen-
eral wholesale produce commission business is carried,
fruits being the leading specialty, also vegetables,
apples, potatoes and watermelons, while mention may
be made that this house is the largest potato dealers in
the West, from one to eight car-loads being handled
weekly. Mr. Keach has from ten to fifteen huckster
from all of the best producing sections, many growers
and shippers consigning exclusively to him. Liberal aii-
vances are made on consignments, prompt account of
sales is made and proceeds are instantly remitted. Mr,
Keach refers to Messrs. Fletqher & Churchman, the
bankers, and to all mercantile agencies. He is a nati
of this city, where he is highly esteemed for his horn
able dealings, honesty of purpose and strict integrity.
H. TEGHENTIN & CO.
One of the oldest as well as most notable establishments
of its kind in this city is that of the firm of H, Techen-
tin & Co,, manufacturers and wholesale and retail dealers
in harness, saddlery and all kinds of horse requisites.
The business was originallv established by Messrs. H
C Schultz & Co.. from whom the present firm pur-
chased it in 1881. The premises occupy two floors and
basement, each 20x50 feet in area in the building 22 South
Meridian street. The firm make a special business of
manufacturing harness of all kinds, single and double to
order, finished in any style of mountings required and
fully guarantees their workmanship in every respect as
well as quality of materials. In the store a fine display
is made of coach, carriage, driving, track and work har-
ness, also whips, saddlery goods, robes, blankets and
horse equipments of every description. Mr H. Tech-
the active co-partner, is a native of Germany,
and a
larly 1
ity^
;popu
L practical harn
any years experi
VOLZ BROTHERS.
We desire to call attention to the prosperous and re-
liable establishment of Messrs Volz Brothers, proprie-
tors of the Granger Harness Store, and manufacturers of
and dealers in harness, saddles, collars, whips, etc.,
located at 169 West Washington street. This business
was originally established in 1883 by F. W. Arnhotter,
who conducted it until lanuary, 18!*1, when the present
proprietors succeeded to the management. They occupy
a commodious store with workshop attached, having an
area of 20x85 feet, and employment is furnished a sufti-
cient force of workmen. Their storescontain a full and
complete assortment of light and heavy, single and
double wagon, truck, coach, carriage, buggy, dray and
truck harness, saddles and bridles of their own superior
production. The stock also embraces whips, robes,
blankets, and everything in the line of horse furnishing
goods and repairing is promptly and neatly executed.
Messrs L. and H. A Volz are both natives of this state
and thorough mechanics. They are pleasant, affable
gentlemen and enjoy the confidence of all who know
CHRISTIAN OFF & CO.
A prosperous business establishment in Indianapolis
is that of Messrs. Christian Off & Co., practical tin,
copper and sheet iron workers, roofers, etc. This busi-
ness was originally established in 1862 by Wiggins &
Donnan, and in 1882 came under the control of Mr, D.
Off. In 1890 Christian and Weir Off succeeded to the
business, since when under their able management the
facilities and the trade have been increased. Premises
20x90 feet are occupied at 230 East Washington street,
which are equipped in a superior manner, everything
being provided for conducting operations on a large
scale. The firm execute orders for all kinds tin. cop-
per and sheet iron work, also tin, iron and slate roofing,
repair stoves, and pay particular attention to gas fitting.
work is fully warranted. The firm are moderate in
ttieir prices and always prompt in attending to orders
The Messrs Off are both'natives of Germany, and have
resided in Indianapolis since 1852, Mr, C, Off is an
active member of the Odd Fellows.
INDIANAPOLIS BOX FACTORY.
The manufacture of wooden boxes and packing cases
for all purposes is well represented in Indianapolis by
the Indianapolis Box Factory, of which Mr. Fred. Dietz
is the able and popular proprietor. Mr, Dietz is a native
of Germany, who came to this city in 1847. In 1869 he
embarked in his present line of business and so rapid
and marked was his success that he soon found it neces-
sary to increase his plant. In 1871 therefore he erected
his present three-story brick factory, which is 60xl0o
and two-story annex 40x75 feet in dimensions. The
premises utilized cover an area of three and one-half
acres at the south end of Delaware street, along the
track of the P. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Company. The fac-
tory is equipped with the latest improved machinery,
including three printing machines, run by a sixty horse-
power engine fed by three boilers of modern make.
These works are a model of their k^nd and a thorough
system of organization is enforced by Mr, Dietz, who is
noted for sound judgment and marked executive
capacity. From forty to fifty skilled handsare employed
and the output is large, necessitating the consumption
of 15,000 feet of lumber a day, the total cutting capacity
being 20,000 feel. He is a prominent member of the
Board of Trade, an active Mason and Forester, an Odd
Fellow, Pioneer and a member of the Ancient Order of
Druids.
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HENRY RUSSE.
Among the most enterprising houses in this commu-
nity is that of Mr. Henry Russe. tjsaler in grain, seeds,
flour and feed, located at 33 and 25 North Tennessee
street. This business was inaugurated in 1889 by the
present proprietor, and from the start the house received
a hberal patronage, which has ever since been on the
visions, crockery, queensware, etc , at 398 South Illinois
street. Mr. Wilgus, who is a native of Steubenville.
Ohio, took up his residence in this city some thirty years
ago. and in 1883 embarked in his present business, and
has gained an enviable reputation for fine goods He
occupies the ground floor and basement of a building
having a frontage of 23 by a depth of 75 feet, and cen-
trally located. These premises are fitted up with all most
modern conveniences for the preservation and rapid
handling of the large stock carried. The assortment is
one of the finest and most comprehensive gathered to-
gether in any establishment in the city; it includes all
kinds of fancy and staple groceries, as well as dairy,
garden and orchard produce, teas, coffees, spices, dried
fruits, canned goods, imported and domestic sauces,
pickles, relishes and condiments, fruits and nuts,
biscuits, crackers, flour, cheese, meal, beans, peas, rice,
vegetables of all kinds and at all seasons, salt and
smoked meats and fish, etc. Three assistants are em-
ployed and no pains are spared to satisfactorily meet
the wishes of patrons. A number of delivery wagons
carry goods to any part of the city free of charge. Mr.
Wilgus is a gentleman of experience and high standing
in business affairs. He is a member of the A. O U. W.
increase. The premises occupied comprise a three-story
brick building, the main and second floors being utilized
by this firm. 85x100 feel, fully equipped with every fa-
cility. Mr. Russe handles large quantities of grain, all
the best brands of family flour and every description
of animal provender, on his own account, and is pre-
pared to fill orders of any magnitude. He makes a
specialty of farm and garden seeds, and carries a most
carefully selected stock from the most reliable producers
in the country. Mr. Russe is a native of Germany, and
has resided in this city since 1873. He is an active
member of the Board of Trade, holds the position of
School Commissioner, and is popular with all those
with whom he has dealings. Telephone 340.
O. C. WILGUS.
A favorite source of food supply with the citizens of
Indianapolis is the ably conducted establishment of Mr.
O. C. Wilgus, dealer in fancy and staple groceries, pro-
W. H. BALLARD.
This establishment was founded in 1878 by its pres-
cern in the city engaged in this industry. The premises
at the corner of Delaware and Ohio streets have an area
of 80x100 feet, and are fully equipped with every appli-
ance and modern apparatus known in the business,oper-
ated by a superior steam engine of ample power, while
twenty hands are kept constantly employed. This estab-
lishment manufaotures 400 gallons of ice cream daily in
all flavors, in plain, Neapolitan and fancy moulds, also
Charlotte Russe and fruit ices of every descriotion.
Five hundred and fifty gallons of milk and 400 gallons
of cream are consumed daily in the production of the
popular creams and Ices sent out by this noted house,
and the trade which is derived from the leading hotels,
restaurants and private families throughout the city is
very large. Only the purest materials are used and the
greatest pains are taken to fully merit the first-class
patronage that this establishment has always enjoyed
this important profession. The premises occupied are
located at the corner of Coburn and East streets. The
store is attractively fitted up, and has a finely appointed
department especially for the prompt and accurate com-
pounding of physicians' prescriptions and family reci-
pes, in which none but regularly qualified druggists
are engaged as assistants. The stock of the store era-
braces a full assortment of absolutely pure and fresh
drugs and chemicals, extracts, tinctures and pharma-'
ceutical compounds of their own superior production;
all proprietary remedies of well known merit and rep-
utation, the latest novelties in druggists' fancy goods,
toilet articles, perfumery, etc.; physicians' and surgeons'
appliances, druggists' sundries, pure wines and liquors
for medicinal use, popular brands of domestic and
foreign cigars, fine stationery, confectionery, etc Both
partners are natives ef Hillsborough, Ohio, and have
resided in this city since 1879. They are members of
the Indiana Pharmaceutical Association, and Marion
County Drug Association. Both are enterprising and
industrious business men, thorough, exact and reliable
in their profesion, and are highly respected by all with
whom they have social or business relations. They are
liberal and energetic in all that pertains to the advance-
ment of Indianapolis, and are always ready to do all
they can to promote the welfare of the city.
MATTILL BROTHERS
This business was foi
was founded in 1878 by Mr. Theodore
cceeded in 1887 by the present pro-
Louis and John Mattill, gentlemen of
and thorough practical knowledge of
R. I. EADS.
The drug emporium of M. R. I. Eads, at the corner
of Delaware and New York streets, is one ot the oldest
and most popular in the city. The business was formerly
under the proprietorship of Mr. J. B. Dill until one year
ago, when the present proprietor purchased it. The
store is one of the handsomest, finest stocked and
equipped in the city, and draws a large patronage from
the leading classes of our citizens. Mr. Eads carries
full stock and complete lines of the purest and freshest
of drugs and chemicals, proprietary medicine?, drug-
gists' sundries, physicians' supplies, surgical instruments,
also a choice assortment of fancy and toilet articles,
imported and domestic cigars of the choicest brands.
The store is very handsome in its interior fittings and
furnishings and reflects great credit in our city, as be-
ing one of the leading retail drug establishments in
popularity and reliability. Mr, Eads is a thorough and
experienced pharmacist and superintends every feature
of the business with a careful and watchful eye. He
has the respect and confidence of his large patronage
and exercises the greatest care in the compounding of
family recipes and physicians' prescriptions. Only
experienced and careful clerks are employed and orders
receive prompt ;
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
R. F. CATTERSON & SON.
In tbe foremost rank of the houses engaged in real
estate business and its kindred branches, and enjoying
a deservedly high reputation for reliability and honor-
able methods is that of Messrs. R. F. Catterson & Son,
whose offices are located at 34 Kentucky avenue Mr.
R. F. Catterson. the senior member of the firm, is a
native of Marion, this state, and for many years has
been prominently identified with the leadmg financial
and business circles of Indianapolis. He is ably sec-
onded by his son, Mr. George N. Catterson. an active
and pushing young man, who was born in this city,
The firm make a specialty of rentals, and control the
property in the city They also neeotiate loans on bond
and mortgage, and as a notary public is in attendance
in the office, all transactions are p'^rfected without de-
lay. Messrs. Catterson & Son do a fire insurance busi-
ness, and are prepared to place risks and issue policies
for any amount compatible with safety, and upon all
kinds of property upon moderate terms. They are
popular gentlemen, prompt, energetic and honorable
in all their dealings. Mr. George N, Catterson is a
member of the Commercial Club.
HARVESTER
One of the leading and largest manufacturers of har-
vesting machinery in the United States is the Minneap-
olis Esterly Harvester Company, whose extensive works
are located at St. Louis Park, a suburb west of Minne-
apolis. Minn. The works have a floor space of fifteen
acres, are steam heated, lighted by electricity, fitted up
with special machinery operated by two steam engines
of 250 and 100 horse-power, respectively employing
1.200 hands, and turn out annually 20.000 twine binding
harvesters and mowers. The company has established
branch hoises in all the leading cities. The branch m
the city was established in 1881, and is the distributing
point for Indiana, Southern and Eastern Illinois and
Western Ohio. Mr, A. L, Cook, the general agent,
who has charge of the branch house is a thorough active
business man of unquestioned reputation. H s office is
2B Kentucky avenue, and for storage purposes ample
space is provided in the building of the Union Transfer
and Storage Company. A large stock of the Mineap-
olis Esterly twine binding harvesters and mowers is
carried, also a large stock of extras, attachments and
binder twine. Mr. Cook has sold many hundreds of
the Esterly machines through his territory, and in no
instance has a complaint been made. He is a native
-f Indiana.
SMITH. DAY & CO., LIMITED.
One of the oldest establishments of its kind in the
United States is that of Smith, Day & Co., at Baldwins-
vjlle, Mass.. manufacturers of chairs, woven wire
springs, cots, upholstered chairs and rockers, having
been established more than twenty-five years. The firm
have a branch house in Detroit and also in this city.
The branch here was opened about a year ago. and is
under the immediate direction of Messrs, W L. Day
and E. J. Sweeney, members of the firm. The premi-
ses occupied at 76 to 84 Shelby street comprise a two-
story brick building, I'JOxlGO feet in area, and a build-
ing in the rear of the same dimensions. An immense
stock of goods is carried, comprising everything manu-
factured by the firm, also a large assortment of chairs
and rockers in modern and antique designs, upholstered
and finished in silk, satin, velvet, rep, etc., and from
forty to fifty skilled hands are employed in the uphol-
stering and finishing departments. The copartners are
C, A Smith and L. D Day, who reside at Baldwinsville,
Mass Chas Day who has charge of the Detroit house
and Messrs. W. L. Day and E. J. Sweeney who reside
in this city, and have charge of the business here
are popularlv known, and as bu
gressive and enterprising.
here. They
THE GRANGER DRUG STORE.
One of the best known among the popular pharma-
cies in Indianapolis is that of Mr. L H. Renkert, known
as the Granger Drug Store. The business was estab-
lished by S. R. Holt in 1877. and was purchased by Mr.
Renkert in 1880 at 164 West Washington street, his
present location, the handsome, attractive premises
having an area of 25x110 feet. The prescription labora-
tory is under the immediate supervision of Mr. Renkert,
and every safeguard is provided to insure accuracy and
promptness. Several assistants are employed; physi-
cians' prescriptions and family recipes compounded and
medicines dispensed at all hours of the day or night
Pure fresh drugs only are used and popular prices pre-
vail The stock is full and complete, and embraces
drugs, chemicals, pharmaceutical and proprietary med-
icines, druggists' sundries, toilet and fancy articles, per-
fumes and all the various articles usually found in a
first-class family drug store. Mr. Renkert has had a
long valuable experience compounding and dispensing
medicines, and as a pharmacist enjoys the unbounded
confidence of his many patrons. Besides drugs and
medicines, Mr. Renkert also keeps a stock of paints,
oils, varnishes and painters' supplies.
SHAW & LANG.
In the foremost position of the real estate and finan-
cial field of activity of Indianapolis stand Colonel B. C.
Shaw and Mr. John A. Lang, who are also the proprie-
tors of the Indiana Pension and Claim Agency, with
offices at 34 North Delaware street. The house is
w^idely known throughout all parts of Indiana, and its
connections are influential and of the highest order A
''eneral real estate business is carried on, the firm hand-
ling all kind o fbusiness and residential property, build-
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INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
ing lots and farm lands, and they have always on their
books long lists of many of the most desirable pieces of
realty that come into the market. They also negotiate
loans on bond and mortgage, their facilities in this di-
rection being unsurpassed, and enabling them to se-
cure for their clients the most favorable terms But i:
is especially as pension and claim agents that they have
gained an enviable reputation. They are untiring and
vigilant in their eflorts on behalf of their patrons,
whose interests they guard with as much zeal as if they
were their own. Col. B, C. Shaw has an honorable
war record, having commanded the 7th Regiment of In-
diana Volunteers, also tho 68th Regiment of Indiana
Volunteers. He is at present adjutant general of the
Union Veterans Legion of the United States He has
for many years been prominently identified with the poli-
itics of Indiana, and is a leader of the Democratic party
of the state. From 1875 to 1880 he filled the high office
of state treasurer, and was chairman of the Democratic
State Central Committee. He has also been proprietor
of the large Shaw Carriage Works of this city. Mr. Lang
was also born in Indiana, and has resided in this city for
the past twenty-five years. He'is state president of the
Patriotic Sons of America.
MAJOR TAYLOR.
Unquestionably the arbiter of correc
styl
men's furnishings in this city is Major Taylor, a gentle-
man possessing most excellent taste and judgment Mr,
Taylor has been established in business since 1878 and
from the outset success rewarded his ably directed
efforts. His patronage steadily increasing, he was
obliged to seek la-ger quarters, and in 1887 secured and
has since occupied the spacious store 38 East Washing-
ton street. He subsequently opened a branch store at
1.5 North Illinois street. In these establishments Mr.
Taylor makes a fine display of elegant goods of both
European and American production, and includes every-
thing new and fashionable in style and novel. Mr.
Taylor also manufactures fine shirts to order of the best
linen. He is also proprietor of the Excelsior Laundry
in the Masonic Building, on South Tennessee street. one
of the best equipped establishments of the kind in
takes an active interest in the May festivals held in this
city annually Mr. Taylor is a prominent member of
the Commercial Club.
SCOFIELD. SHURMER & TEAGLE.
ful operation many years In 1889 a branch was estab-
lished in this city for supplying the trade in Indiana and
adjotfiing territory. Since ISHO this branch has been
under the management of Mr. Karl G. Sakewitz, who
has since by his energy and enterprise very materially
increased the trade and extended the business. The
office, works and warehouse are at the corner Vermont
and Bee Line Ry. Superior illuminating and lubricating
oils and gasoline and naptha, also boiled paint oil consti-
tute the product, also Ideal value oil. Perfection cylinder
oil. Diamond engine oil. Dynamo engme oil, etc. The
building is 40x80 feet in area and a large stock of oils is
always carried. Mr. Sakewitz is a native of Indianapolis
and has been in the employ of the firm in that city for a
period of ten years. He is well and popularly known m
business circles in f is city and has always sustained a
high reputation.
AUGUST DIENER.
Among the most widely and favorably known of the
leading manufacturers of marble and granite monuments
in Indianapolis must be placed Mr. August Diener, of
243 East Washington street. Mr. Diener, who is of
German descent, was born in the state of New York,
coming to this city some seventeen years ago. He at
once embarked in his present line of business and from
the outset won fame and favor, owing to the originality
of his conceptions, the beauty of designs and the superior
character and finish of his workmanship. His premises
have an area of auxl'JS feet, and are heavily stocked with
granite and marble monuments, headstones, tablets, etc.
E'ght skilled hands are employed and a leading specialty
IS made of cemetery work. There are few cemeteries in
this
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JOHN F. JOHNSTON.
Among the popular and prominent druggists in In-
dianapolis, there are none having a higher reputation
or who are better qualified to dispense medicines than
Dr. John F. Johnston, whose handsome attractive
pharmacy is at the corner Illinois and St. Clair streets.
The pharmacy is finely appointed, is 'fitted up with
cherry wood fixtures, and an attractive feature is a
superb soda fountain. The stock of drugs, chemicals,
proprietary medicines, and pharmaceutical preparations
is pure and fresh, and the assortment of toilet articles,
perfumery and druggists sundries full and complete.
The prescription laboratory is admirably equipped and
under careful supervision. Physicians' prescriptions,
difficult formulas and family recipes are compounded
with accuracy and promptitude at all hours, and every
care and attention paid to the requirements of patrons.
Dr Johnston is a pleasant, agreeable gentleman and
very popular.
INDIANAPOLIS BOX FACTORY.
The manufacture of wooden boxes and packing cases
for all purposes is well represented in Indianapolis by
the Indianapolis Box Factory, of which Mr. Fred Dietz
is the able and popular proprietor. Mr. Dietz
of Germany, who came to this city in 1847. In 18C» he
embarked in his present line of business and so rapid
and marked was his success that he soon found it neces-
sary to increase his plant. In 1871 therefore he erected
his present three-story brick factory, which is 60x100
and two-story annex 40x75 feet in dimensions. The
premises utilized cover an area of three and one-half
acres at the south end of Delaware street, along the
track of the P. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Company. The fac-
tory is equipped with the latest improved machinery, in-
cluding three printing presses, run by a sixty horse-
power engine fed by three boilers of modern make.
These works are a model of their kind and a thorough
system of organization is enforced by Mr. Dietz, who is
noted for sound judgment and marked executive
capacity. From forty to fifty skilled hands are em-
ployed and the output is large, necessitating the con-
sumption of 15,000 feet of lumber a day, the total cut-
ting capacity being 20,000 feet. He is a prominent
member of the Board of Trade, an active Mason and
Forester, an Odd Fellow. Pioneer and a member of the
AncLent Order of Druids.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
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W. H. MESSENGER.
ew lines of trade of greater practical im-
that of the dealer in furniture, carpets,
ilar household necessaries. A thoroughly
house of this kind in Indianapolis is that
Messenger, located at 101 East Wash-
His premises comprise four floors, each
F. PRANGE.
Indianapolis has become celebrated asa grain market,
and here is also manufactured flour unsurpassed in qual-
ity. Among the best known millers in the city is Mr.
F. Prange, owner and proprietor of the Pearl Roller
Mills, and manufacturer of the best roller process flour
and all kinds mill feed.
enced bus
operations in 1883 at 3.'> East
Pearl street, and in July erected
the fine substantial three-story
building, now occupied at the
corner Davidson and Washington
streets. The building is 40x60
feet
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ped with the latest improved
millinery machinery, including
five Nordyke & Marmon roller
mills, driven by steam power,
and the output is from 100 to
150 barrels of a superior quality
of fine flour daily, which finds a
ready market in the city and
vicinity. The special brand
factured is the Pride of
Indiana, a high grade winter
wheat flour, which is very popu-
lar with the trade. Mr. Prange
was born and raised in this city
He is a practical miller and con-
splendid business
WM. S CANFIELO.
20x100 feet in dimensions at the above address, and four
spacious floors 60x48 in the rear. His immense stock
is selected especially for his trade, and comprises bed-
room, parlor and dining-room suits and single pieces of
high class furniture of the finest make. Mattresses of
every description are also carried, and Mr. Messenger
is himself a direct importer of fine art goods and useful
household articles in the line of crockery, glassware and
queensware. The carpet department is varied, rich and
valuable, suited tc the tastes and purses of all.
Mr. Messenger is a native of Canada, but has
resided in this city for some years, having a wide ac-
quaintance among all classes by whom he is highly
esteemed for his ability, energy and sterling integrity.
Mr. Messenger is a member of the Commercial Club,
"" "" ' ° An enterprising and popular
house devoted to the printing
and stationery trade is that of Mr. Wm. S. Can-
field, at 31 Virginia avenue, in the Abbett Building.
The premises utilized are easy of access, of ample di-
mensions, and are well adapted for the successful prose-
cution of the business. Plain and ornamental type in
all the latest styles and designs, elegant borders, etc.
and general job printing is executed, while several skilled
and practical printers are employed. The range of
work embraces all kinds of job and commercial print-
ing, a specialty being made of fine card work, wedding
invitations, menus, programmes, announcement cards,
etc. Estimates are furnished and contracts entereJ in-
to and executed promptly and in the best style known
to the art. Mr. Canfleld also has a full and complete
line of fine and plain stationery, blank books, and all
D. A. LEMON.
The prosperity of Indianapolis is due to a great ex-
tent to the active energy and enterprise of its real estate
men. In this line none are more prominent than D. A.
Lemon, whose office is located at 55 North Illinois
street. Mr. Lemon handles all classes of property and
makes rentals and loans a specialty. He has a thorough
knowledge of the value of realty, negotiates insurance,
and loans local and foreign moneys. Mr. Lemon carries
gene
eluding all
branches, such as buying, selli
leasing and letting all kinds of property, whether for
business, residential, farming or speculative purposes.
One of the most important branches of this business is
the management of properties or estates for non-resident
owners, securing the best class of tenants, collecting
rents and paying taxes. All business pertaining to fire
insurance is carefully and immediately attended to, Mr.
Lemon giving all business transactions the closest possi-
ble attention. The proprietor of this real estate office is
one of Indianapolis' best known and most highly re-
spected citizens, equally well known in society and busi-
ness circles.
There :
pharmacies in Indianapolis, if indeed
any that have secured such an endearing hold on public
favor and confidence than that now conducted by Mr.
W H. Kern. The pharmacy, situated at 251 North
Pine street, corner of Michigan street, is 20x50 feet in
area, and embraces in the generally complete appoint-
ment all the modern adjuncts of elegance and con-
venience. The laboratory is supplied with all requisite
facilities for compounding the most difficult prescrip-
tions and remedies, and the stock of drugs, medicines,
chemicals, toilet and fancy articles, perfumery, etc.,
embraces everything to be found in a first-class, ably
conducted pharmacy. Mr. Kern was born in Wayne
county, Ind., and is a practical and skillful druggist,
and enjoys the popularly bestowed distinction of a
leading local exponent of his profession.
SAMUEL EHRISMAN,
This business was founded in 187.S by Mr. Jacob
Ehrisman, who conducted it with great succesp "">•'
1802, when the plant was totally destroyed by fir
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INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
mill was at once rebuilt by his son, Mr, Samuel Ehris-
man, who has since been sole proprietor. The prem-
ises utilized, 51 Clifford avenue, cover an area of 80xl9t)
feet. The mill proper is a three-story building, covered
with corrugated iron, and is 4Ux60 feet in dimensions.
It is fully equipped with all the latest improved and
most modern machinery driven by a seventy-five horse-
power steam engine. The output is 150 barrels of
"Champion Mills Progress Flour" daily, while a large
trade is also done in other makes of flour, meal, feed
and general mill produce. Mr. Ehrisman was born in
this city, and is one of our most progressive business
men. His telephone call is 60U.
EDWARD C. REICK.
This business was established in 1890 by J. R. Cole,
and a year after came under the control of Mr. Reick,
who has since conducted it with that skill and ability
his extended experience in the business enables him to
exercise. Mr. Reick keeps in stock a full and complete
assortment of everything that belongs to the business.
In the rear of the pharmacy is a well equipped labora-
tory where a specialty is made of compounding phy-
sicians' prescriptions and family recipes, and dispens-
ing medicines at all hours. Only the purest and fres-
est drugs are used in this establishment, and all medi-
cines are prepared with accuracy and promptitude.
Mr. Keick was born and raised in this city, and is a
gradua;e of the Louisville, Ky,, College of Phar-
macy, and a member of the alumni of that institution.
He is a young, active, energetic, professional man, and
has earned the splendid trade he enjoys by strict atten-
tion to business and the courtesy shown all favoring his
pharmacy with patronage. His store is located at the
corner of New Jersey and McCarty streets.
J. T. POWER.
A review of the representative commercial bouses of
Indianapolis would scarcely be complete without more
than a passing notice being given to the reliable and
responsible house of Mr. ]. T. Power, dealer in fancy
and staple groceries, fresh and smoked meats, provis-
ions, etc., at 78 and 80 North Pennsylvania street.
The house has always been conducted on strict busi-
ness principles, and its management characterized fay
energy and sagacity, Mr. Power exercising close per-
sonal supervision over every detail, and all persons
having dealings with him are assured of finding the
same of an entirely satisfactory character. Mr. Power
occupies spacious and commodious premises, including
a basement, 50x150 feet in dimensions, together with
part of the floor above, having an area of SOxlC'O feet,
A vast and varied stock is constantly carried on hand,
and the patronage is large and influential, and Mr.
Power can justly lay claim to having the finest family
trade in this section of the city.
L. E. CLARY.
Among those well qualified and familiar with all the
details pertaining to the profession of the pharmacist in
this city is Mr. L. E. Clary, prescription druggist, at the
corner of Ray and Meridian streets. In 1891 he pur-
chased his present business from Mr. J. M. Doerr, by
whom it had been founded some sixteen months previ-
ously. His store is 23x42 feet in dimensions: it is neatly
and attractively titled up in handsome style, and pre-
sents a very attractive appearance. The stock is a most
complete one in all its departments, and embraces every-
thing usually found in a first-class pharmacy, fine drugs,
chemicals, perfumery, fancy and toilet articles, the finest
brands of foreign and domestic cigars, and all druggists'
sundries. Prescriptions are compounded with care and
accuracy at any hour of the day or night, and moderate
prices are charged. Mr. Clary is a gentleman of culture
and a thoroughly progressive and able business man, es-
teemed by all who know him. He is a Knight of Pythias.
ARTHUR L, WALKER,
The drug trade is one of
every community, and it has t
of the most intelligent and progressive of our business
men. One of the most prosperous of the drug stores
in this city is that of Mr. Arthur L. -Walker, located at
201 South Pine street. This business was established by
Frank Kegan in 1881, and purchased by the present
proprietor in 1890, a gentleman of very wide and thor-
ough practical experience. The store occupied for the
iof
tastefully arranged throughout. The large stock car-
ried embraces a complete assortment of pure drugs and
chemicals, perfumery, toilet goods, surgical appliances
and physicians' supplies; pharmaceutical preparations
of Mr. Walker's own superior production, all the pro-
prietary medicines of reputation and merit, and, in fact,
everything to be found in any well regulated drug store.
A leading specialty is made of compounding physicians'
prescriptions and family recipes, and only regularly
qualified druggists are engaged as assistants, and only
standard drugs are used, such as the preparations of
Squibb, Merch and other noted European and American
chemists. Mr. Walker is a native of Frankfort, Ind ,
a member of the Red Men, and also of the Marion
County Drug Association. He is a very popular and
intelligent young man of superior business ability and
high professional attainments, and is highly respected
by all with whom he has social or business relations.
WM. C. SMOCK.
The business conducted by Mr, Smock '
atel in 1871 in connection wiih J B, Clf
ilmeyer Smith. Mr. Smock withdrew froi
less in 1878 and resumed the same in 1887.
las made a careful study of all matter pertai
•state, mortgage loans, values, etc , and no i
:ity has a more intimate knowledge of title
laving been connected with the recorder's^
larly life and later he served
: clerk.
Smock has been connected with the
^ ices for a period of more than twenty
years. He has on his books and for sale much valuable
property in all parts of th: city; negotiates loans and in-
surance. He points to an honorable business record of
more than thirty years residence in this city.
CAPITAL MACHINE WORKS.
Foremost among the leading concerns devoted to the
manufacture of special machinery and tools in this city
we find the Capital Machine Works, of which Mr. Louis
Kcss is the enterprising and efficient proprietor. These
works were founded in 1884 by the firm of William-
son & Koss, the former retiring in 1887. The works
are located at 35 and 37 South Alabama street, where
they occupy a two-story brick building with basement,
having a frontage of 25 feet by a depth of 120. The
various departments are fully equipped with the best
perfected and latest improved machinery and appliances,
such as punches, drill, lathes and planes, etc., and ten
skilled and experienced machinists are employed. The
output is large and the range of production includes all
kinds of special machinery and tools, veneer-cutting ma-
chinery, automatic knife grinders, presses and dies. A
large business is done, the products of the works being
in steadily increasing demand throughout Indiana, Illi-
nois, Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky. Mr. Koss was born
in Indianapolis, and is deservedly esteemed as one of its
leading and responsible business men and citizens.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
d. p. MCKONKLE,
■ibuti
and transient public than the well appointed boarding
and livery stable. In this connection we desire to call
attention to the well ordered establishment of Mr. J P
McKonkle, at 181 Virginia avenue. This Dusiness was
originally founded by Mr. Geo. W. Siebert in IH.S.'i,
succeeded by John A. Porter in 1891. and came into
possession of the present proprietor April 1. of the cur-
rent year. The premises comprise a building, one
story in front and two in the rear, and having a grand
area of 40x110 feet, thoroughly equipped with every re-
quisite, well ventilated, lighted and drained, and every
care and attention is given to horses entrusted to the
house by experienced grooms and stablemen. First-
class accommodations are provided for thirty horses,
and the boarding branch of the enterprise is largely
patronized by our best citizens. The office of the stable
is open at all hours of ihe day and night, and has tele-
phone connections with all parts of the city. Mr. Mc-
Konkle is a native of Lebanon, Ind , and removed lo
this ci'y April last. He has lived in Lebanon nearly all
his life, is a blacksmith by trade and very ably and sa-
tisfactorily filled the cfBce of Deputy Sheriff two years,
aiid is a member of the G. A, R. He is a gentleman
with hosts of friends everywhere, and his success in his
rpri;
RALSTON & BAUGHMAN.
Among those active in real estate operations in this
city is the firm of Ralston & Baughman. The business
was established in 1887 by B. M, and David Ralston
In IS'JI the latter died, and the iirm of Ralston &
Rentsch was formed, and continued for a period of six
months, when Mr, Ralston bought his partner's interest
and conducted the business until March 1, 1893, at
which time he was joined by Mr. H. R. A. Baughman,
The firm do a general real estate business, handling and
dealing in city and suburban improved and unimproved
property, and also buy, sell, lease and rent houses,
lands and farms. They make a specialty of desirable
business and residence property, and are always pre-
pared to offer inducements to all seeking good paying
investments. They also deal in Wisconsin and Southern
Illinois timber lands. Messrs. Ralston & Baughman
also place fire and life insurance in any of the strong,
substantial foreign and American companies. They
also act as agents for building and loan associations,
Mr, B M Ralston is a native of Ohio, and is well and
prominently known in this city, Mr. H R A Baugh-
man is also a native of Ohio, He has resided in
Indianapolis twenty-two years, and is largely in-
terested in Wisconsin and Southern Illinois timber
lands, and for a time was superintendent for
Wonderly & Co,, lumber merchants of this city. Prior
to coming here, he resided in Necedah, Wis,, where he
held the office of county supervisor. The suite of offices
of the iirm are Nos, 1 and 2 in the building 12;< North
Delaware street,
E. H. WILSON.
This business was established in 187-2 by Mr, John
Keegan, who was succeeded in 1884 by Mr. C, G, Traut,
and the latter gentleman by Mr. K. W. Nelil in 1890.
In 1892. Mr, Wilson acquired possession of the store,
and under bis able direction the business has greatly
increased. The premises located at the corner of Bates
and Noble streets comprise a ground floor and base-
ment, each 20x50 feet in area. The spacious store is
handsomely appointed and furnished, and the stock em-
braces a full line of absolutely pure and fresh drugs and
chemicals, all of standard quality, extracts, tinctures
and pharmaceutical preparations of Mr. Wilson's own
superior productions, all the proprietary remedies of
established reputation and merit, the latest novelties in
druggists' fancy articles, in fact, all articles generally
included in a first-class drug store, while a specialty is
made of the choicest brands of cigars. Mr. Wilson has
had many years experience in the business, and came
to this city from Knightstown, in this state. He is a
native of Howard county, Indiana, a member of the
Knights of Pythias, and of the Marion County Diug
Association, He is a polite, courteous and refined gen-
tleman, accurate, cautious and industrious, and is
highly respected in business and social circles.
JAMES BOGERT.
For twenty-five years Mr. James Bogert, the well-
known manufacturer and dealer in trunks and traveling
goods in general, has been established in business. His
place of business is located at 40 West Washington
street, where four floors, each 18x100 feet in dimen-
sions, are occupied. The workshop is supplied with
every appliance necessary to the business, and a large
force of skilled workmen are kept constantly employed.
All the goods turned out at this popular establishment
are hand made, and of the most superior and dur-
able character. Mr. Bogert manufactures all styles and
grades of trunks, sample trunks and cases being a spe-
cialty. He also produces the finest of ladies' patent
dress tray trunks, which are in great demand Besides
trunks, Mr. Bogert does an extensive business
dealer in traveling goods generally, and carries oi
the largest assortments of traveling bags, valises,
to be found in the city, and can offer better inc
ments than any other house. A special departme
devoted to repairing, and all work turned out is f
anteed in every respect
W. MCWORKMAN.
A business that has grown in volume and importance
in the past decade is that in which Mr, W, McWorkman
is engaged, manufacturing cornices and doing all kinds
light iron work for buildings, etc, Mr, McWorkman
has been established in thisbusiness since 1883,and in that
time acquired a wide reputation and filled many orders
and contracts in this city, state and adjoining states,
and in every instance the best satisfaction has been ex-
pressed. He is located at 106 and 108 South Pennsyl-
vania street, where he occupies two floors, each 33x110
feet in dimensions, equipped with the latest improved
machinery for executing the best class of work anS
keeps in his employ a force of thirty-live skilled work-
men. Mr. McWorkman takes orders and enters into
contracts of any magnitude for manufacturing and put-
ting up galvanized iron cornices, patent sky lights, also
slate and tin roofing, manufacturing window and door
trimmings, and doing general job work in tin, copper,
sheet iron, etc. Mr, McWorkman is well and favor-
ably known among builders and contractors in this city
and vicinity, and as a reliable business man has always
sustained a high reputation. He is also agent for the
best steel ceiling in the market, which is manufactured
at Columbus, Ohio, It is light, fire-proof and orna-
mental, and affords a considerable saving in fire in-
J. A. PAPADOPEURIS.
Among the successful and prosperous business men in
Indianapolis may be mentioned Mr, J, A, Papadopeu-
lis, manufacturer of fine confectionery, Mr. Papa-
dopeuris came to this city from Europe and established
himself in business in 1885 on Meridian street, and a
year ago removed to the premises 16x104 feet in area
now occupied at 117 South Illinois street. From the
outset success has rewarded his ably directed efforts
and a large widespread wholesale and retail trade se-
cured. The establishment is admirably equipped with
everything requisite for the business, and a number of
practical confectioners employed. Besides fine con-
fectionery, chocolates, caramels, stick candies, etc , a
specialty is made of home made candies. Only the
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
best and purest materials are used, and the goods turned
out have a wide sale and are always in active demand.
The store is neatly and tastefully fitted up and made
attractive by large plate glass show windows. Candies
are manufactured fresh daily and a large business is
carried on. Mr. Papadopeuris is a thorough-going,
live, wide-awake business man of unquestioned integrity,
well known in this city.
THOMAS R. THORNBURGH.
Among the leading prescription druggists in Indian-
apolis is Mr Thomas R. Thornburgb, whose place of
business is located at 190 Fort Wayne avenue. This
business was founded some twelve years ago by Messrs
Ward Brothers, who were succeeded by Messrs, Trust-
ier Bros. In 1888 the firm of Thornburgh & Allen be-
came proprietors, and finally in 1891, the present pro-
prietor secured sole control. The store has a frontage
of 20 feet, and extends clear through the block to New
Jersey street, a distance of 100 feet. A heavy and
carefully selected stock is carried, which embraces be-
sides the usual drugs and chemicals, a full assortment
of pharmaceutical proprietary remedies, tinctures, ex-
tracts, essences, fancy and toilet articles, fancy soaps,
perfumes, sponges, mineral waters, medicinal wines ai]d
liquors, imported and domestic cigars, and all druggists'
sundries. The prescription department is under Mr.
Thornburgh "s personal supervision, arid is open at all
all hours. Mr Thornburgh was born in Wayne County,
this state. He is an active Mason and a prominent and
popular member of the Marion County Drug Associa-
tion, also a graduate of Ann Arbo' School of Pb-armacy.
;the
CHARLES SNAVELY.
most attractive, as well as ni
ubsta
jewelry houses of this city, is that owned by Charles
Snavely. The store occupies the first door of the build-
ing at 183 West Washington street, with a floor dimen-
sion 20x40 feet. This flourishing business was originally
established by R. Oehler in 1865. Mr Oehler con-
ducted the business in the most successful manner until
March, 1893, when Mr. Snavely became its manager and
owner. The stock includes a full line of jewelry,
watches, clocks, diamonds, silver and plated ware, bric-
a-brac, etc. General repairing is alsopromptly attended
to, the repairing of clocks, watches and jewelry being
one of the specialties of the firm. The display of clocks
is a fine one, comprising those of foreign and domestic
make. They are here shown in all varieties, sizes and
styles. Silverware, silver platedware and optical goods
occupy a prominent place in this st^re, while popula
prices prevail throughout. Mr. Snavely was born i
Wooster, Ohio, and is a business man of much ability.
HENRY C. SCHERGENS.
One of the most wideawake and most practical watch-
makers and jewelers in this city is Mr. Henry C. Scher-
gens, who for the past seven years has been established
in business in his present location, 151 East Washington
street. Mr. Schergens, who, although a young man. has
had quite an extended experience in this business and
was formerly in the employ of several jewelry houses in
this city. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, learned his
trade in Tell City, Ind,, and came here eighteen years
ago. He has been very successful since he embarked in
business on his own account and by judicious manage-
ment and low prices built up a fine custom. He keeps
constantly in slock jewelry of every description in all the
latest styles, also watches, clocks, a splendid assortment
of diamonds, solid and plated silverware, spectacles,
optical goods, and a great variety of fancy articles that
belong to the business. The goods are all warranted as
represented and are sold at prices that cannot be other-
wise than satisfactory. Mr. Schergen's specialty is fine
watch and jewelry repairing, in which he excels, and
will be found upright, fair and honorable in all his
dealings.
E. W. TOMPKINS.
One of the best qualified druggists in this city is Mr.
E. W. Tompkins. He has had a long, valuable experi-
ence compounding and dispensing medicines, and for
a period of fifteen years has been engaged in business
on his own account at 165 Massachusetts avenue. In
dimensions, the store is 20x75 feet, and a model of neat-
ness and order. The assortment of drugs kept in stock
are of a superior quality, including druggists' sundries,
toilet requisites, sick room supplies, surgical appliances,
and a splendid assortment of perfumes. Mr. Tompkins
specialty is compounding physicians' prescriptions and
family recipes, and while every provision is made to se-
cure the utmost accuracy, only the purest and best
drugs obtainable are used. A native of Warrinton, Va ,
Mr. Tompkins came to Indianapolis in 1877, He is a
business man of unquestioned reputation, and the ca-
pable and efficient treasurer of the Massachusetts avenue
and Michigan street Building and Loan Association.
He is also a prominent member of the Marion County
Drug Association Besides drugs and medicines, Mr
keeps a full stock of paints, oils, gla
d. M. SCOTT.
One of the leading and most ably conducted pharma-
is that of Mr. J M. Scott, at 53 Indiana avenue. The
pharmacy was established in the premises now occupied
twelve years ago by Messrs W. W. and ]. M Scott, but
since 1883 has been nnder the sole control of the latter
gentleman. The store is tastefully fitted up and ap-
pointed and with its superb fountain and brilliant display
of valuable goods presents a handsome and attractive
appearance. The prescription department contains alt
the requisite facilities for compounding and dispensing
medicines in a thoroughly accurate and prompt manner
while two competent and experienced assistants are em-
ployed. A large and comprehensive assortment of pure
drugs, chemicals, medicines, pharmaceutical specialties
is kept in stock, also proprietary remedies, surgical
bandages, toilet articles, perfumes ana druggists' sun-
dries. Physicians' prescriptions and family recipes are
a specialty. A native of Lafayette county, this state,
Mr Scott has resided in Indianapolis for a period of
twelve years and is a prominent member of the Marion
County Drug Association and the State Pharmaceutical
WILLIAM H. RATHERT.
ity 1
loca
ment of its kind is that of Mr
Wm. H Rathert at 99 North Illinois street, southeast
corner Ohio— Stewart Place The pharmacy was estab-
lished in 1881 by Mr. ]. M. Dryer, and eight years after
came under the control of Mr. Rathert, who has since
conducted it with marked skill and professional ability
The dimensions of the premises are 22x75 feet and the
fittings and appointments tasteful, neat and elegant
Prescriptions are carefully and accurately compounded
at all hours night bell calls receiving prompt response
The stock is full and complete and comprises everything
in the line of fresh drugs, pharmaceutical and proprie-
tary preparations, also chemicals, tinctures, elixirs, per-
fumery, toilet articles of every de?cription, druggists'
sundries, supplies for the sick room, and everything that
belongs to the business. Mr. Rathert, who was born in
Ft. Wayne, this state, has resided in Indianapolis since
1885 He is young, active, enterprising, and enjoys the
esteem and confidence of all who know :
ert is an active Freemason
Rath-
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
The Provident Life and Trust Company of Philadel-
phia is ohe of the safest and most popular institutions
of its kind in the country, and offers to investors excep-
' tional advantages and security. In form of policy,
prompt settlement of death claims, equitable dealing
with policy holders, in strength of organization, and in
everything which contributes to the security and cheap-
ness of life insurance, the Provident stands unrivaled.
In 1892. the amount of insurance in force was $il4 726,-
533, and the assets, including capital. $23,020,737.10.
Straight life and endowment policies are written, the
latter class being a specialty, and it is fair to say that
this company writes nine-tenths of its business upon
the endowment. The Indianapolis branch office was
opened twenty-five years ago. subsequently closed and
reopened in 18i»0 under the management of the present
general agent. Mr. D. W. Edwards, who prior to that
time was employed at headquarters in Philadelphia He
is a native of Henry county, Indiana, and is a reliable
underwriter, an agreeable, trustworthy business man.
and controls a flourishing business which is steadily
growing under his able, conservative management.
Mr. Edwards' office is Suite 44. Vance Block, corner of
Washington street and Virginia avenue, and he is a
popular member of the Life Underwriters" Association.
S. FOX.
Tbisbu
ausages
ess was founded in 1879 by Mr. F, Boett-
cher. who conducted it until July, 1892. when Mr Fox
assumed the proprietorship. Ample facilities are pro-
vided for cold storage for the preservation of meats,
etc., for an indefinite period, and customers are thus
enabled to secure the choicest and most wholesome beef,
veal, mutton, lamb and country pork in all seasons of
the year at the lowest prices. Mr
noted for their excellent flavor, w
are unsurpassed in general excellence. Being an expert
judge of njeats. he buys only the best of home bred
and dressed from the most reliable sources. His estab-
lishment is a model of neatness and cleanliness. Polite
service is accorded by five intelligent assistants, and or-
ders are promptly delivered at residences in the city
free of charge. Mr. Fox was born at South Bend, In-
diana, and has resided in this city since 1884. He also,
in addition to the above market, occupies stands 53 and
54 East Market, and does a large business with hotels
and restaurants, as well as private families. His tele-
phone call is 1613, and all orders by it receive prompt
attention. He is a wide-awake, enterprising and pop-
ular young business man, and is esteemed by all
with whom he has dealings. Mr. Fox is a Knight of
Pythias of high standing.
FRANh
JNTER.
One of the oldest ladies' and children's furnishing
establishments in this city is that now owned and con-
ducted by Mr. Franklin Hunter, at 39 West Washington
street. The business was established in 1879 by Vance,
Hunter & Co., and continued until three years ago.
when Mr. Hunter purchased his partner's interest, in-
creased the stock of goods, and has since been enjoying
a large and increasing patronage. Mr. Hunter occupies
half of a spacious store, having a front of 18 with a
depth of 120 feet, and here he makes a fine display of
everything embraced under the general heading of
ladies' and children's furnishing goods, also hosiery, kid
and other gloves, corsets, etc., which are a specialty.
This popular establishment is the leading recognized
headquarters for this class of goods in the city. Mr.
Hunter who was born in Ireland, has been in Indianap-
olis thirteen years. He is a thorough busintiss man,
polite and attentive, and enjoys the esteem and confi-
dence of all who patronize his popular establishment.
JNO. A. KUTSCH.
Although but two years have elapsed since Mr. John
A, Kutsch has been established in business as a harness
maker, he has secured a liberal share of public patron-
age. ' He is located at 263 Massachusetts avenue, where
he occupies a tastefully fitted up store, 22x75 feet, and
carries a full and complete line of harness of all kinds,
also saddles, bridles, horse equipments, robes, blankets,
combs, brushes, etc. Mr. Kutsch is a practical harness
maker of many years experience, and prior to engaging
in business on his own account was in the employ of I.
H. Harrington three years, and Ad Hereth the same
length of time. He manufactures light, heavy, single
and double harness for all purposes, finished in any
style of mountings desired, uses only the finest and best
materials, and all work turned out gives the best of sat-
isfaction. A native of Tell city, Perry county, Ind .
Mr. Kutsch came to Indianapolis in 1884. and is one of
the best and most reliable harness makers in the city.
M. F. CUMMINGS.
view we desire to make special reference to
otative establishment of Mr. M, F. Cum-
ufacturer of type boxes and builders' wood
work. Five years ago Mr. Cummings laid the founda-
tion of the prosperous business he is now conducting at
85 and 87 East South street, a two-story and basement
brick building, 50x100 feet in dimensions and through-
out equipped with the latest improved wood-working
machinery, operated by a new gas engine of iwenty-five
horse-power which has recently been put in, and a foite
of skilled workmen is kept constantly employed. A
specialty is made of type boxes for shipping electro
plates, and the demand comes from all parts of the
country. These boxes are made in a superior manner.
He also manufactures door and window frames, mould-
ings, brackets, hard and soft wood builders' finish,
flooring, ceiling, wainscoting, wood work for interior
decorative purposes, and also attends to orders for scroll
sawing, etc. Mr. Cummings h^s resided in Indianapolis
many years, and has always sustained a high reputation
as a business man and citizen.
GEORGE C. MORRISON.
No member of the pharmaceutical profession in Indian-
apolis has better qualifications for the successful and in-
tf-Uigent prosecution of his vocation than Mr. George C.
Morrison, whose store is located at the corner of Virginia
avenue and South street. This business was established
in 18S9 by its present proprietor, who is a gentleman of
large experience, and was for many years connected with
the drug firm of Messrs. Morrison & Deprey. at Shelby-
ville. Ind. The premises occupied comprise the entire
main floor of a building 20x60 feet in area, spacious in
dimensions and elegantly appointed in every respect,
while the stock comprises pure and fresh drugs and
chemicals, reputable proprietary remedies, toilet and
fancy articles, druggists' sundries, physicians' and sur-
geons' supplies, sick room necessities, etc. Mr. Morrison
makes a specialty of compounding physicians' prescrip-
tions and family recipes in a prompt and accurate man-
ner. Mr. Morrison was born in Shelbyville. Ind., and
came to Indianapolis in 1888. He is a graduate of the
Perdu School of Pharmacy and a member of the Marion
County Drug Association and of the I. O. O F.
J. E. WHELDEN.
Among the noteworthy mercantile establichments that
have come into existence of recent years in Indianapolis
may be mentioned that of Mr. J E Whelden, dealer in
gentlemen's furnishing goods, whose neat and attractive
store is centrally located at 85 North Pennsylvania
street, under the New Denison Hotel. This entecprise
was inaugurated by him in 1887 at the above address.and
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
secured a flattering and steadily increasing patronage
from its inception. The store is tastefully arranged, while
it contains a large, well selected and varied stock of shirts,
hosiery, underwear, gloves, neckties, collars, cufis and
handkerchiefs, umbrellas, canes, and men's furnishing
goods in general, which give entire satisfaction as to cut.
fit, finish, superior quality and reasonable price. The
secret of Mr. Whelden's success is not far to seek, as he
handles none but strictly first-class and reliable goods.
Several efficient assistants are employed, and a large,
fashionable trade is permanently supplied. Mr. Whelden
is agent for the Union Co-operative Laundry. Laundry
work is called for and delivered.
One of th
dealers in tr
whose establish:
Mr. Hereth. wh
AD. HERETH.
most prosperous harness makers and
ks, etc., in the citv is Mr. Ad. Hereth.
It 83 East Washington street.
tive ef this state, established
himself in business in a small way in 1^65, and soon
built up a fine trade. Five years ago he removed to the
splendid premises now occupied, comprising xhe first
and second floors of a building, :25xl95 feet. Mr, Hereth
manufactures all kinds of harness to order, also trunks,
valises, satchels, collars, bridles, horse boots, etc., and
deals in horse clothing, blankets, combs, brushes, etc.
In the tastefully fitted up store a full stock of all kinds
of the above goods are kept in stock, and a widespread
wholesale and retail trade supplied. Mr, Hereth has
won an enviable reputation as a harness and trunk
and his goods a
i very moderate
and brisk.
WELCH & MCCLOSKEY.
Foremost among the real estate concerns in this city
is the firm of Welch & McCloskey. who also deal largely
in insurance brokerage, and act ss rental, loan and
steamship agents. These gentlemen, Messrs. John R.
Welch and J. C, McCloskey formed their present co-
partnership m 1!?88, and have since conducted heavy
and important transactions on their own account and
for a numerous clientage with pronounced success.
Their offices are centrally located at 34 Circle street. and
are handsomely furnished and fitted up with all modern
conveniences. They carry on a general real estate
business in all its branches, buying, selling, exchanging,
leasing and letting all kinds of property. Loans on
bond and mortgages are negotiated promptly and on
favorable terms, estates are managed, rents collected,
taxes paid, etc. Insurance to any an-ount is placed with
reliable fire companies, ;
Dually dispose of a large
CLAY WHITELEY & CO.
The representative and most prominen
ndianapolis handling and dealmg in agrici
lents is that of Clay Whiteley & Co . at
The business was established it
Commercial Club, They carry a large stock of
agricultural implements of all kinds, keep six traveling
salesmen on the road and control a first-class trade.
t concern in
iltural imple-
28 Kentucky
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ince Block, 8
anapclis. Exp
K UNDERWRITERS AGENCY.
Virginia°"a';"enue,''
enceda
uthorit
Agenc
and from i
breakii
inception has been successful The
agent for the state of Indiana for the
plows. Ideal corn planters, side de-
livery hay rakes and Hawkeye hay loaders, manufac-
tured by the Chambers, Bering & Quinlaw Company,
at Decatur, 111 : also the Pioneer spring teeth harrows,
with and without levers, spring teeth sulky hay rakes,
manufactured by the D. C. & H. C Reed Company,
Kalamazoo. Mich. ; Syracuse steel chilled plows, and
the famous Whitely spring five hoe grain drill and horse
corn drills, manufactured by the Star Drill Company,
and other agricultural implements of reputable leading
manufacturers The firm also handle and deal in reap-
ers, mowers, binders of known utility and efficiency,
also binder twine, and can supply any agricul-
tural machine or implement made in the country at
manufacturers prices, and their reputation for reliability
has never been questioned. The membe s of the firm.
Messrs. Clay and George Whiteley. are well and popu-
larly known in this community as progressive, enter-
prising business men, both prominent members of the
ence not only of the gen-
ie, but of his business compeers
The corporation Mr Merz rep-
the New York Underwriters
a combination of the Hanover and
Citizens Fire Insurance Companies, is
noted tor great wealth, having a capital
stock of $1,30(1.000. direct methods, and
liberality and promptness in adjusting and
paying claims. Mr. Merz has represented
this reliable fire insurance agency for a
period of ten years, and in that time has
established a large, first-class, permanent
business, which is steadily increasing. He
is a native of Indiana, and during his long
residence in this city has always sustained
a high reputation as a fire underwriter and
No special department of commarce is of more im-
portance to a community than that of a pharmacist,
and in that connection we call attention to the populr
and prosperous pharmaceutical establishment of Mr.
I. N. Heims. located at the northwest corner Illinois
and Market streets. The bouse was established many
years ago by Dr. Miller, who disposed of it
Dr. S.
1889. he in turn being succeeded by the
present proprietor in 1S',U The stock carried embraces
a great variety of drugs and chemicals not usually kept
by all druggists, as well as a complete assortment of
medicines, tinctures, extracts, perfumes, toilet requisites
and phy icians' supplies. The prescription department
IS under the direct supervision of the proprietor, and
all prescriptions are compounded accurately and care-
fully. This house is a laboratory for the manufacture
of certain preparations of great value which belongs
exclusively to the proprietor. Among these we note the
invaluable German cough conqueror, the favor with
which it has been received by the public, being a sure
indication of its usefulness.
INDIANAPOLIS ILLUSTRATED, THE CAPITAL CITY OF INDIANA.
CENTRAL CHAIR COMPANY
There a
theii
i in this city many of the largest
pecial lines in the Middle West,
Notable among these concerns is the Central Chair Com-
pany, manufacturers of cane and upholstered chairs and
rockers. The foundation of their business dates from
1H80. when it was established by Mr. A, D. Streight.
and in 1884 incorporated under the laws of the state
with an ample capital under the present style. The
premises occupied at the corner of Georgia and Missouri
streets, comprise besides a spacious yard for the storage
of lumber, a main building and factory constructed of
brick, four stones high and 50x180 feet in area, also a
two-story warehouse 50xl00,besides dry kilnsand storage
houses. A spur from the Big Four railroad extends
through the yard and every facility is provided for ship-
ping to all parts of the United States. The factory
throughout is equipped with the latest improved wood
working machinery operated by a 150 horse-power stecim
engine and brings into requisition a large force of skilled
workmen. The building is heated by a Sturtevant heat-
ing apparatus, which also furnishes heat in the drying
kilns. The company manufacture a full line of cane
chairs and rockers in new, handsome, original styles and
also chairs and rockers in all kinds hard woods in mod-
ern and antique designs, richly upholstered in silk
satin, velvet, rep, brocatelle, etc. The company get out
no less than 125 different styles of chairs and rockersand
are constantly introducing new designs. Thegreaterpart
ofthe trade comes from the territory embraced between
the Mississippi river and the Atlantic coast and is of the
most substantial character. The president of the com-
pany is Mr. Thos. L. Thompson, vice-president, Mr.
Chas. F. Woerner, and secretary-treasurer, Mr. B. F.
Schmid, all well known, prominent, representative busi-
ness men and popular citizens. In 1887 the company's
factoiy was destroyed by fire and immediately after the
premises now utilized were erected and have since been
WM. F. RUPP.
Mr. Rupp is one of our representative merchants,
who during his extended business career of upwards of
forty years, has done much to elevate the taste in dress
of our best citizens. His establishment is a model in
its line, reflecting great credit on the proprietor, and is
most attractively equipped and furnished. He has at
all times displayed in his comprehensive stock, the
lattest patterns in imported fabrics, also cloths, cassi-
and vestings, and in trimmings, linings and nov-
elties he always displays the latest styles, and the most
elegant finish. Mr. Rupp devotes himself entirely to
custom work of the highest grade, and no order is al-
lowed to leave his establishment but is what could be
asked of high class workmanship in its line. Although
a native of Philadelphia, Mr. Rupp has been so long a
resident of this city that he has become thoroughly
identified with all that pertains to its best interests. He
employs only the best talent and the most experienced
cutters, and is prepared to promptly furnish samples,
suits or single garments to customers at a distance, and
by sending a correct measure they can rely on obtain-
ing the same satisfaction as if they were present. Mr.
Rupp employs an ample corps of assistants, and hand-
les a large city trade, and also enjoys the patronage of
a large number of old establishi-d customers in all por-
tions of the state
BULLOCK & BOLTON.
W. Bullock, who
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rted in 1890 by Mr.
3tly joined, in Sep-
Iton. Both gentle-
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ently alv
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their books
residential, manufacturing sites and farm and coal lands
for sale. They are the agents for vast tracts of coal
lands in Clay County and adjoining counties, and can otier
the most desirable channels for safe investment. They
have been singularly successful in procuring money on
bonds and mortgage, and in this branch they are of the
utmost service to borrower and lender, securing to the
one ample funds with which to improve or extend his
business, and to the other a profitable and safe invest-
ment. The properties in which they deal are absolutely
perfect as regards their title, and no realty is handled
except that which is a perfectly safe investment. They
do a real estate business in all its branches, and are pre-
ke the entire management of estates for
■esident owners, securing good tenants,
paying taxes; making repairs, effecting
nd maintaining the property at all times
condition of productiveness. Messrs.
3e found gentlemen in every sense
ind confidence reposed in them,
honorable, their great aim being
collectii
Bullock & Bolton i
worthy of the tri
the welfare and benefit
are at 36 North Delawar
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rporated May i, 1H93.
TANNER & SULLIVAN,
J. p. FRENZEL.
E G CORNELIUS,
President.
SecondVieelre
FREDERICK FAHNLEY.
JOHN A. BUTLER,
FirslVice-Presl.
Secretarj
UlUEfTOUS
J P. Frenzel,
Edward Hawkius,
Albert Lieber,
Otto N. Frenzel
James F Fa.ley,
Henry W. Lawrtn
F, G, Darlington,
Frederick Fahnley
Wm Haueisen,
Charles B Stuatt
Hdw
rd G, Curneliub.
Ttie Indiana
Trust CoinDany,
Capital Stock, $1,000,000,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA,
WILL ACT AS
EXECUTOR,
ADMINISTRATOR,
GUARDIAN,
TRUSTEE,
ASSIGNEE,
RECEIVER
or AGENT,
and attend to the safe investment of funds
H. H. LKK,
NOS. 7 and 9 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA ST,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
Tin Plate, Sheet Iron,
METALS, TINNERS' SUPPLIES, Etc.,
■ - INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
The business in this line has increased to its pres-
ent limits principally during the last fifteen years, since
the house of Tanner tS; Sullivan began to take the
lead in it. This firm is now conceded to be one of the
largest importers and dealers of tin plate in the West.
Their four-story and basement buildings, located at
116 and 118 South Meridian street, are admirably
fitted for carrying on their extensive business, con-
sisting of tin plate, sheet iron, metals, tinners' sup-
plies, tools and machines, all kinds of tinware and u
general line of kitchen furnishing goods. This house
has unequaled facilities for handling the business in
their line, being represented throughout the con-
tingent territory, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Ken-
tucky, by a number of traveling salesmen who are
thoroughly posted in the requirements of the trade,
and it is a well known fact that all business entrusted
to the care of Tanner & Sullivan is attended to with
promptness and in a most satisfactory manner. Both
members of the firm are active workers in the Com-
mercial Club and Board of Trade, Mr. Tanner hav-
ing been president of the last named organization for
J. C. PERRY & CO.,
WMOLESALE CROCERS,
26, 2S and 30 West (ieorgia St.,
INDIfl^APOblS, - IND.
established an immense wholesale trade in all branches
of business. This is particularly true of the gro:ery
line in which no firm can take precedence over that of
Messrs. J. C. Perry & Co., of 26. 2.S and 30 West Geor-
gia street, who, since their establishment in 1887, have
mat with a liberal patronage, which the energy and
activity of the members of the firm has increased to
su;h an extent that they are now among the leiders in
the trade- They occupy extensive premisjs at the above
address, comprising th-ee floors and basement, each
being ,58x2')0 feet in dimensions, perfectly adapted to
all the requirements of the line. This is packed with
an immense stock of foreign and domestic groceries,
canned goods, condiments and table delicacies and lux-
uries, together with new season teas of all the popular
brands, the most fragrant coffees, and all the multifa-
this fundamental branch of trade. The firm are also
extensive dealers in fine cigars, chewing and smok-
ing tobaccos of the favorite brands. They have a
thorough and intimate knowledge of all the details of the
industry, and as they are personally conversant with
the tastes and demands of the most critical public, and
maintain relations of a very favorable nature with im-
porters and manufacturers all over the country, they
are in a position to effectively meet all requirements
and to cater to a high class patronage in an excep-
tionally effective manner. Exp'rienced traveling
salesmen are kept upon the road throughout Indiana
and Illinois, while capable employes are engaged
in the house. Mr, J C. Perry, the founder, is one of
our substantial business men, who is always affable,
courteous and extremely popular among his patrons
He conducted the business for nearly six years under
his own name, and adopted the present style on Ian 1.
DEWALD & GALL,
GAS FIXTURES.
F= i^ T_r rv^ 13 1 ^^ c^,
NATURAL GAS FITTING,
No. 9 Massachusetts Avenue, Wyandot Block,
l|^Dl/:tr(ppOCIS, ip/D.
It IS impossible in cjnntction with the complexities
of city life, to overestimate the value of first-classplumb-
ers in keeping that deadly enemy, sewer gas, away
from houses A prominent and progressive firm, actively
engiged in this branch of industrial enterprise is that
of Messrs Dewald & Gall, sanitary plumbers and nat-
ural gas fitters, and dealers in electric fixtures and
in the Wyandot Block, at 9 Massachusetts avenue and
60 East Ohio street. This business was established six
years ago by Messrs M, Dewald and Peter J, Gall.
Mr. Dewald is a thoroughly practical and expert plumb-
er and gas fitter, and Mr Gall has had long experience
in the financial part of the business. They are both
fully conversant with every detail of their important
business, and the requirements of the most ex,-icting
customers. They occupy spacious and commodious
premises, and carry a large and carefully selected stock
of electric and gas fixtures, chandeliers, brackets, globes,
lead, wrought and cast iron pipe, rubber hose, bath
tubs, urinals, valves, pumps, sinks, water closets, nat-
ural gas fixtures and all plumbers' supplies. The firm
make a specialty of sanitary plumbing and natural gas
fitting, and promp ly attend to orders (telephone call
1321 ) They undertake everything in their line, and
the complete fitting up of buildings is satisfactorily ex-
ecuted at reasonable prices. The firm employ only
first-class workmen, and use the best materials, while
they fully guarantee all work. The partners are noted
in this community for their promptness and integrity,
ITR
H. F. SOLLIDAY & CO.,
Importers and Dealers in Fine Teas,
PURE BAKING POWDER, ETC ,
SOS Pennsylvania Ave , INDIANAPOLIS. IND.
Among the leading importers and dealers in fine teas,
etc, of the United States, a firm that occupies a prom-
inent place because of the excellence of its goods is that
of H F, Solliday & Co , whose eastern house is located
at HO South Pennsylvania street, Indianapolis, and
whose western branch is in Wichita, Kan, The busi-
ness was originated in 1876, and has grown to large di-
mensions under the able direction of the proprietors.
The office, warehouse and manufactory is of ample di-
mensions and splendidly equipped with every conven-
ience for the active prosecution of the trade The firm
have influential connections with the leading dealers in
teas in China and Japan, and are able to secure the be t
fresh crop productions of each brand, and to offer
special inducements to retailers, both as regards price
and quality. They also manufacture pure baking pow-
der, according to the most scientific formulae, taking
care to eliminate all injurious materials, and to turn
out an article of superior merit. Their two special
brands of baking powder "Invincible" and "Baker's
Delight" so happily named, are rapidly becoming favor-
ites wherever introduced. They manufacture besides
the above, high grade vinegar, fruit flavoring extracts,
liquid bluing, prepared mustard, pepper sauce and to-
mato catsup, and also import direct, spices of all kinds,
which are ground on the premises, thus insuring their
purity and strength. Nothing more clearly indicat s
the high quality of the goods handled by the house, and
of those manufactured by them, than the activity, wide
extent and rapidly increasing proportions of the trade,
which covers the states of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and
Kentucky, and over the whole southern and western
territory, requiring the constant attention of six travel-
ingsalesmen. The proprietors are gentlemen of high
standing in the community, and are popular because of
their ability, strict integrity and honorable methods
Mr, A, B Conkle has entire management of the Indian-
apolis house, of which he owns a half interest, having
been identified with the business the past ten years. He
is a young man, a native of this city, and under his able
and efficient management, the house has been brought
into prominence, and maintains the position it holds
F. M. SIMMINDS,
PROPRIETOR OF THE
VICTOR BUGCY WORKS.
179 EAST WASHINGTON ST..
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
An important and olj established manufacturing in-
dustry in this city is that conducted by F. M- Simminds,
proprietor of the Victor Buggy Works, whose warerooms
are located at 179 East Washington street, and 182 East
Pearl street The business was formerly located on New
Jersey street, but has been located at the present ad-
dress for the past eight years. Mr Simminds is a manu-
facturer of all kinds of buggies, carriages and surreys,
and his warehouse occupies the ground floor at 179 East
Washington street, 25x100 feet in dimensions, with a fac-
tory in the rear fronting on 182 East Pearl street, five
floors, 25x100 feet. Here fifty hands are employed and
the trade extends throughout Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and
Kentucky, and Mr. Simminds isoneof the largest manu-
facturers in his line in the city. He is also a large dealer
in light farming implements. A large stock of fine car-
riages, buggies, surreys, etc., is at all times carried, a
specialty being made of the No. Ill Victor surrey. This
beautiful vehicle is a marvel of style for a low price. It
is without question the easiest riding and lightest draft
jib made to carry four people. It is furnished in Eng-
lish green body cloth, spring cushions and backs, painted
black unless otherwise ordered, curtains and all com-
plete. The firm take pride in recommending this as th ■
handsomest and best jib they have built for the trade.
Mr. Simminds was born in New York state and came to
Indianapolis twelve years ago. He is a gentleman of
middle life and is a practical carriage builder, who has
earned the confidence and respect of the business com-
munity by his honorable, upright business methods
LANDERS X DONNELLY,
Hardwood Lumber,
148 Soatt? U/est Street
INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA.
The trade in hardwood lumber is undoubtedly one of
the most important in Indianapolis, and the city is well
represented in this respect by a number of responsible,
reliable houses, among which that of Messrs. Landers A:
Donnelly is conspicuous. The firm commenced operations
in 1890 on the premises now occupied, at 148 South
West street, and have since been conducting a large
prosperous business. The lumber yard is 150x300 feet
in area, and well equipped with sheds, storehouses, etc.,
and provided with every convenience for receiving and
handling stock and filling orders. All kinds of hardwood,
oak, ash, poplar, walnut, etc., is kept in stock, and the
annual sales reach upwards of 5.000,000 feet. The
firm handle rough and dressed hardwoods for furniture
manufacturers, agricultural implement makers, builders,
cabinet makers, and handle a vast amount of rail-
road and street car ties, supplying millions yearly,
and supply a trade which comes from this city
Mr. H, I- Landers was born in this state, and
is a prominent member of the Board of Trade, also the
Odd Fellows. Elks and Red Men. Mr. Maurice Don-
nelly is a native of Ireland, but has been in this coun-
try many years and in Indianapolis since 1881. He
belongs to the Red Men and Elks, and is president of
the local branch of the National League of America,
The firm obtain their stock of lumber direct from the
mills in Indiana. Tennessee, Arkansis, Kentucky, etc ,
and can always offer the best inducements to the trade
RALSTON & ROBERTSON,
Real Estate Dealers
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE BROKERS,
i2ij North Delaware Street,
INDIANAPOLIS, = - INDIANA.
Among those active m real estate operations in this
city is the firm of Ralston & Robertson. The business
was established in 1887 by B. M. and David Ralston.
In 1801 the latter died, and the firm of Ralston &
Rentsch was formed, and continued for a period of six
months, when Mr. Ralston bought his partner's interest
and conducted the business until March I, 1893. at
which time he was joined by Mr. H. R. A, Baughman,
and on June 3. 1893. Mr. Jno. A. Robertson succeeded
Mr. Baughman in the business. The firm do a general
real estate business, handling and dealing in city and
suburban improved and unimproved property, and also
buy. sell, lease and rent houses, lands and farms. They
make a specialty of desirable business and residence
property, and are always prepared to offer inducements
to all seeking good paying investments. They also
deal in Wisconsin and Southern Illinois timber lands.
M':ssrs Ralston & Robertson also place fire and life
insurance in any of the strong, substantial foreign and
Am.erican companies. They also act as agents for
I 2 in the bu
■ of offices of the
'-; North Delaw;
M Ralston is
lii'ently known
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Nos.
Indianapolis Paint and Color Company, L. F. ADAns & CO., Original Eagle Clothing Company,
40, 42 and 44 Massachusetts Avenue,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
WHOLLSALt
Among the recently established, yet none the less im-
portant manufacturing concerns in this city is the Indi-
anapolis Paint and Color Company, which was or-
ganized with ample capital in November, IS'JS. and
has from the outset, had a most prosperous career.
The officers of the company are L S. Sargent, presi-
dent, and G. C. Fisher, secretary and treasurer. The
office, salesrooms and manufactory of the company are
located at 40. 43 and 44 Massachusetts avenue, and are
fully equipped with all necessary machinery and appli-
ances. The building occupied is a three-story structure,
90x100 feet in dimensions, on the ground floor of which
are the heavily stocked salesrooms of the company.
The company are manufacturers and grinders of strictly
pure paints and colors, and dealers in window glass,
varnishes, brushes and painters' supplies. The leading
specialties which the company manufacture and handle
are: Capital City Liquid Paints. Capital City Ready
Made Painters' Colors, (in paste form); Capital City
Barn Roof and Fence Paints, Capital City Family
Paints, Capital City Gloss Carriage Paints. Capital City
Floor Paints. Capital City White Shellac Liquid Wood
Filler.Capital City Pure Oil Stains. Capital City Golden
Ochre, Capital City French Ochre. Capital City Eng-
lish Venetian. Red: Capital City Light Stone Ochre,
Capital City White Lead. Capital City Cycle Black,
Capital City Rrady Mixed. Gold Paint: Capital City
Gold Paint and Liquid. Capital City Black Board Slat-
ing, Capital City Furniture Polish, Capital City Paste,
Hard Wood Fillers. Capital City White Enamel.
Capital City Bath Tub Enamel. As the superior excel-
lence of these goods becomes better known, the demand
for them becomes correspondingly greater, and the
company is rapidly building up an extensive trade
throughout this section of the country. The company
also carry a full line of window glass including all
grades of heavy plate glass. Both Messrs, L. S. Sargent,
the president, and G C Fisher, the secretary and treas-
urer, are gentlemen well known in business and financial
circles, and are highly esteemed for their honorable
business methods and for their unremitting care and
attention to the interests of customers. As evidence of
the popularity of this company's goods, we desire to
state that it was awarded the contract for furnishing the
paint for the Indiana State Building at the World's
FRUITS HND PRODUCE.
28 South Delaware Street,
INDIANAPOLIS, - - INDIANA.
Indianapolis is the natural headquarters for the whole-
sale trade in fruits and produce for a very large and
prosperous section of country. Among the leading
houses engaged in this business is that of L F. Adams
& Co, of 3S South Delaware street, which has long been
known as a responsible and trustworthy concern whose
business methods are all that can be desired. In 1875,
Mr. Adams established his present house, and has
steadily developed a widely extended trade upon a sound
and lasting basis. The premises comprise four spacious
floors completely equipped with every modern conven-
ience for the proper storage, handling and shipment
of fruits and produce of every description, the specialty
being fine grade small fruits, such as strawberries, of
which an immense number is handled annually, and
fancy vegetables and produce. The line also embraces
oranges, lemons, bananas, melons, cocoanuts, potatoes,
apples, onions, beans, cabbage, butter, eggs, poultry
and game, particular and prompt attention being paid
to orders for car lots. A large commission business in
these valuable commodities is also transacted, consign-
ments being received from the best producing sections
of the country, direct from growers, and prompt and
accurate returns of sales always rendered. Corre-
spondents are referred to Fletcher's Bank, the Commer-
cial Agencies, and the wholesale house-, generally, the
high standing of this well known house being recog-
nized among the commercial and financial circles of this
city. Mr. Adams is a smart, active business man in
the prime of life, who justly merits the conspicuous
success he has achieved
ISO
5 *Sc7 VV. Washington St.,
. S. Meridian St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
One of the most popular and reliable clothing houses
in the city of Indianapolis is that which has always
been conducted under the style of the Original Eagle
Clothing Company, located at 5 and 7 West Washing-
ton street, with an L at 16 South Meridian street, of
which Mr. L. Strauss is the proprietor. The business
dates back to the year 1853, when it was founded by
Mr. M. Dernham at the present location. From 1866
to lS7y the enterprise was conducted by Messrs. Gries-
heimer & Co., and from the latter date to 1885, Messrs.
Strauss and Gundelfinger were the proprietors. Mr.
Strauss resuming business by himself from 1887 until
the present date, Mr. Gundelfinger retiring. The present
spacious and attractive building was erected in 1873, of
which the ground floor and basement are utilized by the
company, and the store with its large plate glass win-
dows and handsome interior affords excellent opportun-
ities for the advantageous display of the large, varied
and valuable stock always carried. This consists of
fine goods only in each department, and places the
house in the front rank among the leaders in its line.
The fine clothing department embraces suits and single
garments for men, youths and boys, manufactured from
the best imported and domestic cassimeres. cheviots,
diagonals, serges, etc., and guaranteed as regards style
finish and excellence of workmanship. In gents' fur-
nishing goods, the assortment is equally choice and at-
tractive, while the latest fashions in hats and caps are
always displayed here before anywhere else in the city.
The goods are all of a superior quality, and as a con-
sequence the house is patronized by the most fashion-
able and wealthiest of our citizens. A staff of fourteen
polite and attentive clerks and salesmen are at hand to
wait upon customers, and the establishment is noted as
the easiest place in which to make selections, the varied
nature of the stock giving a choice not to be duplicated
elsewhere. Mr. Strauss came to Indiana in 1865 from
Germany, his native country, and has always enjoyed
the esteem and high regard of the mercantile and social
community. He is a prominent member of the Com-
mercial Club, the Turnhalle and the I, O. O. F. This
is one of the oldest clothing houses in the city, and
under the energetic and able direction of its present
proprietor, its reputation as a representative establish-
ment in its line has been greatly enhanced.
MUMMENHOFF & CO.
General Commission Merchants,
FOREIGN AND DOriESTIC FRUITS,
30 & 32 S. Delaware Street
gpiEIIIGIIIIIIIVESTillTGOillllY.
WATCHES,
DIAMONDS.
Amonfi the leading houses engaged in the commission
business of Indianapolis is that of Mummenhoff & Co ,
located at 30 and 32 South Delaware street, and 46 and
4y Virginia avenue. The business was established
eleven years ago by the present firm and has since de-
veloped rapidly. They occupy three floors at the above
address, 25x100 feet in dimensions, well appointed and
equipped with all necessary conveniences for the dis-
play, sale and storage for consignments, and provided
with a complete and efficient shipping service. They
handle large quantities of foreign and domestic fruits,
vegetables and country produce generally, received di-
rect from importers and producers, and enjoy superior
advantages for quick sales and prompt returns. The
firm solicit consignments, and are prepared to furnish
patrons with all information with reference to the de-
mand for their special lines of commodities, the condi-
tions and fluctuations of the markets and other points
of value. They employ sixteen clerks in the house and
five traveling men who attend to the trade of house
throughout Indiana and Illinois. Their operations for
account of customers are handled judiciously, closed up
without delay, and immediate returns of the proceeds
made to consignor;. The house is wid(_'ly known for its
honorable business methods, and its efficiency has
made it a substantial and reliable factor in the trade of
Indianapolis. The firm refer by permission to Brad-
street and Dun's Commercial Agencies and to the Merid-
ian National Bank of this city. Mr. Mummenhoff has
been a member of the Board of Trade for the last ten
years, and is on the Produc-- Committee.
INDIANAPOLIS, iND. FINE WATCHES AND JEWELRY REPAIRED.
No. 24 South Illinois St.,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
One of the best and most reliable houst
city
J pay-
ments is that of the American Investment Company, at
24 South Illinois street. This prosperous, flourishing
company was formed four years ago, with Mr. J. W-
Schmeltz as manager and W. A, Lorentz secretary and
treasurer. The company carries an extensive stock of
rich, elegant goods, comprising gold and silver watches,
sparkling diamonds, clocks, and jewelry of every de-
scription in all the new fashionable styles, which are
sold for cash or by easy weekly or monthly payments.
The officers of the company are upright, honorable busi-
ness men of unquestioned integrity and all having deal-
ings with them highly commend their liberal, fair,
square business methods. They fully warrant all goods
to be strictly as represented and are doing a large local
and country business. Mr. Schmeltz is a native of Ohio
and has resided in Indianapolis five years. He is an act-
ive member of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Lorentz
was born in Iowa and came here in 1880 They are both
young men, active, energetic and enterprising. They
are practicial watchmakers and jewelers and pay particu-
lar attention to fine watch and jewelry repairing, execut-
ing the work in a superior manner at moderate prices.
VINCH, SANZERI & CO.,
DoninilSSlON ^ HlERCHflNTS,
Foreign and Domestic Fruits,
76 & 78 E. MARYLAND ST.,
INDIANAPOLIS, ° = INDIANA.
Representative in the foreign and domestic fruit trade
of Indianapolis is the reliable and popular house of
Messrs. Vinch, Sanzeri & Co,, commission merchants
and jobbers in fruits, whose office and warehouse is at
7()and 78 East Maryland street Its foundation dates from
1803 when it was established by the present proprietors.
The premises occupied comprise the ground floor and
basement of a building.36xl()0 feet in area, and are per-
fect in their adaptability for all purposes of the business.
The house does a purely commercial business, and is
headquarters for bananas, oranges and lemons. The
members of firm are Mr, M. Vinch and Mr. N. Sanzeri
They are natives of Italy, and have a wide acquaint-
ance among producers and shippers throughout the
south and countries outside the United States, and with
dealers and the trade throughout the city and state.
Being so well equipped they are prepared to the best
satisfaction to all having business relations with them.
They are active and energetic, live and wide awake, and
always reliable. They are prompt in effecting sales and
of friends and
They are doing a splendi
ply a large trade in the
They employ a force of ;
nd throughout the st
' are prepa-
red
fill orde
From two to three car-loads of bananas are handled
a week, and the firm receive large consignments of
garden produce and mak.- prompt returns. They refer
by permission to Dun and Bradstreet's Agencies and the
Merchants National Bank The telephone call of the
house is 487.
F. Mascari Bros. & Co., FERB. A. fiB^ELUER N. A. MOORE & CO.,
Foreign and Domestic Fruits pharmacist. ' Grocery and Meat narket
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
47 South Delaware St., INDIANAPOLIS.
Representative in the fruit trade of Indianapolis is
the widely known house of F. Mascari Bros & Co.,
wholesale dealers in foreign and domestic fruits and
commission merchants, 47 South Delaware street. Its
foundation dates from 18S;j, when it was established by
Mr. Frank Mascari, who conducted it for a period of
three years, when he was joined by his brothers Messrs.
Joe and Paul Mascari, and his brother-in-law, Mr. Joseph
Giuliano. The premises utilized comprise two floors
and basement, each 25x150 feet in area, and these are
provided with every facility, and are perfect in conven-
ience of arrangement for the storage and handling of
the choice, varied and valuable stock constantly carried.
Messrs. F. Mascari Bros. & Co. have a wide acquaint-
ance among the producers and shippers in not only this
but in foreign countries, and are well equipped and pre-
pared to render the best satisfaction to all having busi-
ness relations with them. They are constantly receiv-
ing consignments, and are able to offer the best induce-
ments to buyers. They handle most extensively all kinds
of foreign and domestic fruits, such as oranges, lemons,
porters of Italian products of every description. They
make a leading specialty of bananas, of which they
handle from two to three car-loads per week. The
firm employs a large force of assistants, and supply a
rapidly increasing trade in the city and throughout
the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and ad-
joining states. All members of the firm are natives of
Italy, and have resided since 1882 in Indianapolis, where
they have the highest standing as business men and
citi;;ens As regards their financial standing, they refer
to R. G. Dun & Co , J. Denunzio, J. Leverone & Co.,
J. Passalacqua & Bro and the Merchants National
Bank. They are prompt in effecting sales and in ren-
dering accounts, command the regard and esteem of a
large circle of friends and acquaintances, and well de-
serve the popularity and prosperity they enjoy
S. W. Cor. Washington and East Sts..
INDIANAPOLIS. - IND.
An admirably equipped and well appointed pharmacy
in this city is that now owned and conducted by Mr.
Ferdinand A. Mueller, at the southwest corner Wash-
ington and East Streets. It is also one of the oldest,
having been established in the premises now occupied as
long ago as 1865 by Mr. L. H. Mueller, who was born
in Germany in 1842. came to this country about 186U.
He was succeeded in business by Mr. J. Geo
Mueller and in 18!U the business came under theconlro!
of Mr. Ferd A Mueller, his brother. The store is 20x
100 feet in dimensions and is very attractively fitted up,
the display being particularly tasteful. The stock, which
has been selected with great care, is large and
complete and includes pure, fresh drugs, medicines and
chemicals of every description, extracts, essences, tinc-
tures, pharmaceutical. patent medicines, mineral waters,
toilet articles, perfumery, surgical appliances and drug-
gists" sundries- Prescriptions are a leading specialty
with Mr, Mueller, and it is almost needless to say they
are compounded with that degree of skill and accuracy
his long experience as a pharmacist enables him to ex-
ercise. He is a native of Indianapolis and a graduate of
the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. He is courteous,
polite and unremitting in his attentions to patrons. C.
G Mueller, father of present proprietor, came to this
city in 1853, was born in Germany in 1822 and died in
this city in 1883
182
I, 3 and 5 Indiana Avenue,
INDIANAPOLIS. - = INDIANA.
The popular and well appointed grocery and meat
market, owned by N, A. Moore, is one of the best known
houses of its kind in Indianapolis. It was established
in 1800 by the present proprietor, and has occupied the
same location since the time of its origination. The
site is a most desirable one. Three prominent avenues
of the city, namely: Illinois, Ohio and Indiana avenues
meet and form a triangle. Here is found the commodi-
ous, centrally located, wholesale and retail house owned
and successfully operated by Mr. Moore. The store
comprises two salesrooms, covering a floor space of 220
feet. A general line of fancy and staple groceries is
kept in stock in the east room, while the west room is
elegantly fitted up for a meat market This highly re
liable firm makes a specialty of fancy groceries of every
description, together with bottled goods, teas and coffees.
A large stock of fresh goods is always on hand, while
the trade of this house extends throughout the entire
city and its suburbs. Eight assistants are constantly
employed, while three delivery wagons are kept for the
delivery of goods and the convenience of their cus-
tomers. Hotels, restaurants, cafes, etc., are supplied
with every delicacy of the season. Mr. Moore is a na-
tive of Bellefontaine, Ohio. He is a prominent mem.-
ber of the order of Knights of Pythias, and occupies
the honorary position of president of the Retail Grocers'
Association. Mr. Moore is very prominent in business
circles. He is an active and energetic man, who, by his
own exertions has built up for himself a large and con-
stantly increasing trade. Telephone 892. Mr. Moore
has recently opened a branch store at 1054 North Mis-
sissippi street. 19x80 feet in area, which is under the
able management of Mr, H. S. Ratliff, requiring the
FOLEY BROS & CO.. TURPIN & MATHEWS,
PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS, Housefumistiing, Dry and Fancy Goods,
13 West Washington Street,
Pennsylvania Street, Der
INDIANAPOLIS,
i\dia:vafoi>i<!>.
L0UI5 HEIER 6^ CO.,
Shirts, Pants, Overalls, Etc.
2 AND 4 CENTRAL AVE.
INDIANAPOLIS, = IND.
No industry is of such essential importance to every
citizen as that of the plumber and gas titter. There is
no security for the health and comfort of the population
where the best ru'es that govern sanitary plumbing
have been overlooked, for dread and insidious diseases
invariably follow any violation of the principles of
hygienic plumbing. Happily Indianapolis numbers
among her enterprising tradesmen and mechanics some
of the most reputable and experienced sanitary plumb-
ers in the country. Among the foremost is the young
nd flourishing
Fole
Co.
These gentlemen formed their present (irm in 1888, and
bringing to bear a wide range of practical expe-
rience, soon obtained a well deserved reputation
for the thoroughness and excellence of their work.
They have completed many large contracts, among oth-
ers the plumbing of the National Soldiers' Home at
Marion, Indiana, at a cost of $10,100; the plumbing and
steam fitting of the shops and round hous ■ of the Big
Four railroad at Bellefontaine. Ohio; also the handsome
residence of E F. Claypool, at a cost of $3,500, goods
being manufactured by J. L. Mott of New York; the
residences of Thomas L. Sullivan, A W Conduit and
others. They have just taken a contract to furnish the
gas fixtures for the new Public Library, at a cost of
$3,200, fixtures being manufactured by the well-known
firms of Thackara Manufacturing Co, of Philadelphia.
They occupy spacious and well appointed premises,
■which are equipped with all necessary tools and
appliances. Several skilled hands are employed, and
prices are placed at the lowest figures consistent
with first-class work. A well selected stock is carried,
including plumbers' and gas fitters" fixtures and appli-
ances, gas and electric chandeliers, patent hydrants,
lift and force pumps, wash basins, bath tubs, water
closets, iron sinks, sheet lead, street washers, faucets
and all the various and newest devices used in the busi-
ness Special attention is paid to natural gas fitting.
Estimates are furnished, and contracts are entered into
and executed expeditiously, satisfaction being guaranteed
in every instance. The telephone call of the office is
1C75 the store, etc , are located at 9:i North Penn-
sylvania street, in the Denison Block.
The great 5, 10 and 25-cent store of Messrs. Turpin
& Mathews is one of those useful establishment 5 where
prudent and thrifty housewifes love to deal, owing to
the varied character of the goods handled, and the ex-
treme lownessof prices This now flourishing establish-
ment was opened in 188::! by Turpin & Co., but since
the first of last January, has been conducted under the
present name and style, and is one of a chain of similar
stores in different cities of which Mr. Turpin is at the
head It is the only original one of the kind in this
city, and receives a large and liberal patronage. The
premises occupied at 13 West Washington street, owned
by Mr, Turpin, comprise four floors and basement,
each 30x200 feet in area, which are stocked to repletion
with an almost endless variety of goods, comprising
glassware, wood and willow ware, queensware, hard-
ware, tinware, mirrors, school requisites, fancy articles
of every description, vases, ornaments, also dry goods,
notions, laces, ribbons, hosiery, toys, velocipedes, desks,
trunks, in short almost everything needed in the house-
hold. These goods are purchased in immense quantities
direct from leading manufacturers and importers, and
the prices at which they are sold defy competition. The
patronage is both wholesale and retail, and is not con-
fined to the city, but comes from all the surrounding
cities and towns, Mr, S, T, Turpin, who was born in
Australia and raised in Boston, is a capitalist and re-
sides in New York. Mr. H. E. Mathews is a native of
Ireland, but has been in the country about ten years
He IS a young man of business push and enterprise, and
was for several years traveling salesman for a wholesale
linen house in the city of New York, He is popular in
the city, and a prominent member of the Commercial
Club, and holds the rank of major in the staff of Gen,
Ross, uniformed rank of Knights of Pythias The
trade of this house is constantly increasing, the exigen-
cies of the business necessitating the employment of
upwards of twenty-five clerks and assistants in 'he
apo!is as an important manufacturing center none are of
greater importance than that of Messrs, Lewis Meier &
Co, , manufacturers of the celebrated Meier Shirt. This
busin.-ss was established in 1885 by Lewis Meier, and
two years afterward he formed a partnership with Louis
F. Buschman, and in 1891 C. L Buschman was admitted
to the firm. From the outset the business has been suc-
cessful and prosperous and a fine trade built up through-
out the states of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa,
Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado. The premises util-
ized as salesroom and for manufacturing purposes, 2
and 4 Central avenue, consist of a building three stories
and basement high, 40x100 feet in dimen ions, and the
third floor of the adjoi.ring building, 100x150 feet in
area. The buildings are connected by a bridge and are
arranged with an especial adaptability for all purposes
of the business. The manufacturing department is
equipped with sewing and cutting machines and the
operations of the firm bring into requisition the services
of upwards of :3oO bands. The premises are provided
with electric light operated by a twenty-seven horse-
power gas engine and every convenience is at hand for
turning out work of a supjrior character. The firm
manufacture a full and complete line of the Meier Shirts
making a specialty of full sizes, thirty-six inches long:
also pants, overalls, etc. , and supply a heavy demand .
One thousand dozen shirts, pants and overalls, are
turned out weekly and as the goods are made in a
superior manner of the best materials, the demand
steadily increases each succeeding year. A num er of
traveling salesmen are kept on the read and trade is al-
ways active and brisk A native of Germany, Mr. Lewis
Meier has resided in Indianapolis thirty years and is
well and favorably known in business and financial
circles. Messrs. L. F. and C. L. Buschman were both
born in this city and are also well known business men.
Patterson & Busby,
Biddle Street aud Bee Line Railroad,
INDIAN APOLilS, - IND.
AmonK the many industries in this active, progressive
manufacturing city, there is one that demands our
special attention, that of Messrs. Patterson & Busby,
proprietors of the Patent Coil Elm Hoop Works, at the
corner of Biddle street and Bee Line railroad. The
works were established in 1882 by Earnshaw & Taylor,
and in 1886, Mr. Earnshaw bought his partners inter-
est and continued the business on his own account.
After some other changes in the personnel of the firm,
the present was formed in 1892. since when the busi-
ness has been prosecuted vigorously and the trade ex-
tended. The premises utilized for the purposes of the
business cover two city blocks, and are connected with
the Bee Line railroad by a side track. The factory
building is 62x82 feet in dimensions, and every facility
is at hand for manufacturing purposes. The equip-
ment is perfect and complete, and includes eleven
Warde patent hoop machines, steam power and some
twenty-eight workmen are employed. The material,
elm timber, are brought to the works from within a
radius of 100 miles of Indianapolis, and on an average
■ upward of 500 car-loads are used annually, and 30.000
hoops for flour, cement, sugar, salt, lime, hominy, rice,
meal, crackers, fruit and produce barrels are turned
out daily which are sold to the trade and cooperage
works throughout the West, South and Southwest.
Messrs. W. O Patterson and Chas E, Busby are both
well-known residents of the city, and are gentlemen of
wide and mature experience, thoroughly posted in all
the requirements of the trade in their special line of
C. A. McCLEARY,
COFFEE BROKER,
76 S. Mtridian Street,
INDIANAPOLIS.
Among that activu class of business men. the brokers,
ill Indianapolis, there are none so well known as Chas.
A McCleary, who, although a young man, has bad a
thorough practical business training. Mr. McCleary
makes a specialty of handling Rio and Santos and other
South American coffees, and is the only one in the city
engaged in the business. He is a thorough expi-rt judge
of the qualities of coffees, and is an authority upon the
various grades on the market. He is doing a large busi-
ness throughout this and adjoining states, numbering
among his permanent patrons many of the largest
wholesale grocery houses and coffee roasters in all the
large cities. Mr McCleary has been engaged in busi-
ness on his own account since 1.SW, and is successor to
A M- McCleary & Co., who had been established for a
period of seventeen years previously. He is an ener-
getic business man, prompt and reliable. He is located
at 76 South Meridian street, where he occupies the
second floor, 26x100 feet in area, and carries an im-
mense stock of coffees of all grades.
Indiana Real Estate Exchange.
CHAS. A. DALE,& CO.,
REAL ESTATE
AND INVESTMENT BROKERS.
i/o/iif On/ec-.- SS C/rc/e St.,
INDIANAPOLIS, - IND.
Few lines of business are better represented in In-
dianapolis than that of real estate. And among the
leading and most pushing firms thus engaged, is
that of Messrs. Chas. A. Dale & Co., who also carry
on a general investment brokerage business. This
house was established several years ago, and the devel-
opment its business has since acquired, placing it
prominently in the front ol the market in real estate, is
conclusive of the great practical knowledge Messrs-
Dale & Co. possess of the values and fluctuations of
real property. They carry on a general line of opera-
tions, as loans, real estate and rental agents, and during
their career have been conspicuous in many important
transactions, and by straightforward dealing and gen-
eral conservative principles, have won the confidence
and esteem of all having dealings with them Special
attention is given to the purchase, sale, leasing and ex-
change of all kinds of city and farm property, of which
a large and desirable list is always to be found on their
books. Estates of non-residents and others are also
carefully looked after, rents collected, taxes paid, etc.,
and the utmost care and promptness given to their
management, the whole at very moderate rates. Loans
are promptly negotiated, and investments are placed to
the greatest advantage and in safe and remunerative
channels. The offices of this reliable firm are in the
English Hotel Block. 88, 90 and 92 North Meridian
street, and 86 and 88 Monument place. The telephone
call is 1163.
JAS. McQAULY,
PLUriBINQ,
O AS AND STEAM KITTINQ
33 S. PENNSYLVANIA ST..
INDIANAPOLIS. - IND.
carefal study of persons who make sanitary plumbing a
specialty, and the perfection to which this industry has
been brought is the best comment upon the intelligence
that has been devoted to it. In this important business,
together with gis aad steam fitting, in Indianapolis, Mr.
James McGaul/. 33 Pennsylvania street, has achieved a
well earned reputation, and his establishment is recog-
nized as a leading one in the city. Mr. McGauIy estab-
lished this business in 1807, since which period he has
built up an extensive, influential and permanent patron-
age. He occupies a spacious ground floor and basement,
each being 10x70 feet in area, fully stocked with a com-
plete and choice assortment of plumbers' and gas fitters"
supplies, including lead and iron pipe, bath tubs, closets,
hydrants, rubber pipe, sinks, etc, Mr. McGauly is
widely known for his modern methods of plumbing, gas
fitting and house drainage. Contracts of any magnitude
are taken, and the complete fitting up of buildings is
satisfactorily executed, while prices charged for all work
are extremely just and moderate. Mr. McGauly em-
ploys fifteen men and has executed some of the finest
work in sanitary plumbing, gas and steam fitting in the
city. Mr. McGauly was born in New York and has re-
sided in this city since 1865, where he is very popular,
owing to his superior mechanical skill and strict integ-
rity. He has bad many years experience in this line and
is an active member of the Master Plumbers' Association.
JAS. R. ROSS & CO.,
No. 129 South rieridian St.,
INDIANAPOLIS.
anapolis has long bee
of
llry,
leading wholesale
large and prosper-
and the enterprise and vigor
■ great houses are con-
ducted, assure her of the permanent supremacy. In
the line of liquors, wines, cordials, etc , and especially
of fine grade whiskies, a thoroughly representative
house is that of Messrs. ]as. R. Ross & Co , which has
for years commanded a superior class of trade in this
direction. The business was founded by Messrs. John
B. Stumpf & Co. in 1868, and five years later, Mr. Jas.
R. Ross, the present senior partner, purchased an in-
terest. The present style was adopted in 1877. and in
May, 1893, Mr. Stumpf, the founder, retired, and in
the same year, Messrs. Henry C. Thomson and Henry
C Knode became associated with Mr. Ross as partners.
The premises at first occupied were on East Washing-
the 9
ated
raoval to those
street, about n
three large flooi
200 feet, which
1 at 129 South Meridian
years ago Here the firm utilize
d basement, each having a depth of
admirably adapted to the require-
ments of the trade. The line embraces the wholesale
trade in Kentucky bourbon, and Pennsylvania rye
whiskies of the best brands, and also in the finest im-
ported and domestic liquors, cordials, champagnes,
sherries, ports and wines of every description. The
stock is very large in each department, being, in fact, one
of the most extensive and valuable of the kind in the
state, and is always maintained at the highest standard
of quality, as well as being carefully selected to meet
the wants of the mullitude of patrons throughout Indi-
ania and Central Illinois. Mr. Ross is a native of
Ohio, but an old and esteemed resident of Indianapolis.
He is an able and energetic business man, and is an
acknowledged authority on all matters connected with his
line. Mr, Thomson was also born in Ohio, and is a
young and vigorous exponent of the soundest commercial
methods. Mr. Knode claims Wayne County, Indiana,
as his natal place, and during his residence in this c ty
has demonstrated that he is possessed of high qualities
necessary to success. The well managed operations of
the house are important factors in promoting the activity
of the city's trade.
C. A. EITEL,
Cor. Cottage Ave. and Shelby St.,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
The Collage Pharmacy, although only established in
1893, is one of the most popular in this section of the
city in which it is located. It was opened by Mr. C. A.
Eitel, a practical, experienced young man, who is con-
ducting it according to modern ideas with professional
knowledge and ability. The pharmacy, situated at the
corner Cottage avenue and Shelby street, is 30x.'')0 feet
in area, tastefully fitted up and complete in all appoint-
ments. The prescription laboratory is under the im-
mediate supervision of Mr. Eilel, and every care is
exercised to insure accuracy and promptness. Physi-
cians' prescriptions and family recipes are compounded
and medicines dispensed at all hours of the day or night.
The stock is all new, pure and fresh, and embraces
drugs, chemicals, pharmaceutical specialties, proprie-
tary preparations of merit, druggists' sundries, toilet
requisites, perfumes, trusses, bandages, supplies for
the sick room, and everything that properly belongs to
the business. Mr. Eitel is doing a fine business, and
as a pharmacist enjoys the esteem and regard of all
who patronize his admirably conducted establishment.
A native of Madison, Jefferson County, Mr. Eitel has
resided in Indianapolis since 1888, and for a period of
three years prior to embarking in business on his own
account, was prescription clerk for Messrs. Carter &
Co. He is popular, and a prominent member of the
Marion County Drug Association, and the Commercial
Club.
Fine Wines and Liprs,
29 Soutli Meridian St., and 9 Pearl St.,
iNDlAfJflPOLiIS, IHD.
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Commercial and Business Men.
Sample Room, 75 E. Court St.,
INDIANAPOLIS. IND.
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INDIANAPOLIS. - , <,,; - INDIANA.
INDIANAPOLIS AT THE WORLD^S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
I' NDIANAPOLIS, by reason of its vast industrial interests, its immense commerce, and the spirit of energetic enterprise which has become
tlie distinctive characteristic of its business men and citizens, will naturally be an important contributor to the World's Columbian
Exposition, the /«-,/(•-«>(-/.!• mart wherein all the nations of the civilized world will compare the advances they have made during the last
century of enlightened progress and liberty. The friendly rivalry which has arisen between the long established and ever vigorous emporiums
of commerce on the Eastern hemisphere and the lusty young cities of the Western world will result in a friendly competition, the cijual of
whicli for magnitude and importance has had no parallel in the pages of history. Here will be offered to the admiration and for the instruction
of people of every clime and tongue the curiosities, products and handicrafts of all nations.
Tlie importance that is attached to this wonderful aggregation of the products of human art and ingenuity is in no city more apparent
than in Indianapolis, whose business men have become so thoroughly identified with the project as to rob it of its national character, and
make of it an almost local undertaking. For a year past our leading manufacturers have lieen busily engaged in preparing for the approval
of the nations, an exhibit which will be representative of the facilities and possibilities of the Western Continent.
Impressed with the vast importance which all the peoples of the earth now attach to this exposition of the results of four centuries of
the progress of American development, the directory have spared neither money nor labor in the preparation of adequate structures wherein
the nation can extend to its guests the hospitality and accommodations which they have aright to expect on such an occasion. The generosity
of the people has been aroused, and it is safe to assert that in magnificenct of proportions and splendor of detail, these buildings have never
been equaled. Their dimensions are greater than the collective ones of the famed exposition buildings utilized in Vienna in 18V.3, Philadelphia
in lS7ii, and Paris in 1889, while their location on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, in the beautiful Jackson Park, on the line of the
boulevard system of Chicago— the finest in the world— is the most appropriate, central, and easily reached that could have been selected.
The World's Columbian Exposition belongs to the whole nation ; it is not a Chicago enterprise, Indianapolis, as well as every other
citv on the continent is its promotor. Our citizens will be in the front rank of its expositors ; the products of their skill and manufacture
will form one of its leading and most attractive features.
In view of these facts, we herewith offer to our readers a few products of the engraver's art which enables them to form an accurate
idea of the appearance of Jackson Park, now the American Caravansary for all nations.
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