^:^S3^^^K^^aim CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY BOUGHT WITH THE INCOME OF THE SAGE ENDOWMENT FUND GIVEN IN 1891 BY HENRY WILLIAMS SAGE "'SE;»S,«';^ Cornell University Library F 53413 M29 Manufacturing and mercantile resources o olin 3 1924 028 803 645 1 DATE DUE i mSTTi ""WW 1 ^lf\ 2 iSifr L o Jniv r<:21Ac ^ 1? V CAVLOKO PHINTEOINU.B A. — ■ ■ smj *fej" Cornell University Library The original of tinis book is in tine Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924028803645 Part X][, I^esources and Iridustpies of Indiana. Manufacturing and Mercantile RESOURCES «-€=OF===3-' INDIANA: iBvmw OF TILE I G^ME. BUSIMBSS INTERESTS, 'OUS LOCATION, &c. TO WHICH IS ADDED A HISTOKICAL AND STATISTICAL SKETCH OF ITS RISE AND PROGRESS 1883. \ City of Indiaiiapolis. HISTORICAL SKETCH OF MARION COUNTY. By the treaty of StMary's, 1818, the Indians agreed to cede to the United States ina82i the territory constituting the central section of In- ^diana. The time of cession was anticipated by some of the settlers in the White Water Val- ley, near the Ohio line, who came out as earU- as 1819, settling partly near the bluffs of White Jliver, 20 miles south of Indianapolis, and partly on the site of the future city and state •capital. A blacksmith by the name of George Pogue is generally regarded as the first settler ■of the county and city, coming in March, 1819, followed by some families early in 1S20 and disappearing in 1821, supposed to have been murdered by Indians. ORGANIZATION. The county was organized by an act of the Legislature of December 31, 1821, and for judicial purposes there was attached to it the territory now constituting the counties of John- son, Hamilton, Boone, Madison and Hancock. Previously it had been attached to Fayette County for judicial purposes, and all trials had to be attended on the White Water at Connersville. William W. Wick, afterwards Congressman and postmaster, was made the first judge; Hervey Bates, recently deceased, was the first sheriff; and in the following April James M. Ray was elected the first county clerk. At the first election in the county-John Osborne, John McCormick and William Mc- Cartney were elected county commissioners, Joseph C. Reed, county recorder; Eliakim Harding and James Mcllvain, associate judges. The first session of court was held September .26, 1822. At the time of the organization of the county the Legislature appropriated $S,ooo and the present court house square for the pur- pose of building a court house. The county board applied this money in the summer of '22 and the house was 'finished in the fall of '24, just in time to be used by the Legislature which was transferred from Corydon in De- cember. It cost $14,500, the present one about $2,000,000. The first jail was in the north-west corner of this square, and was set ■on fire by a prisoner and burned in 1S33. It was replaced by a larger building east of the •court house, which was removed in '52 and the present one built in the north-east corner of the square. TOWNSHIPS. The county board' at its first meeting on the 15th of April, 1821, divided the county into inine townships, Lawrence, Washington and Pike in the north series from east to west; Warren, Center and Wayne, middle series; Franklin, Perry and Decatur, fouth series. The county. In round numbers, is about 20 miles square, contains 400 square miles, and each township, where the river does not affect the lines, contains a little more than the aver- age of a congressional township. Center Township is the geographical center of the county and of the state. Center Park in In- dianapolis is very nearly the center of the township, and lies only a mile or so from the central point of the state. EARLY DIFFICULTIES. The new settlement was greviously affected with malarial disorders, chills and fever chiefly, and matters were made worse by the necessity of halving to bring all medicines and a good deal of the provisions from the White Water on horseback. There was no wagon roads through the woods then. In addition to these, which one would think made trouble enough, there were occasional alarms from the Indians. In the spring of 1824 a good deal of alarm was created in all the leeble and scattered settle- ments by the brutal murder of two Indian families by a company of white ruffians, which it was feared would provoke a bloody retaliation. It was but a dozen years after the battle of Tippecanoe and little more than ten after the death of Tecumseh. Some of the murderers were caught, tried, convicted and hung at Pendleton, then the county seat of Madison, and they were the first white men ever legally executed for killing Indians. INDUSTRIES. In the early history of the county there is nothing to note of the establishment of indus- trial enterprises outside of the county seat, ex- cept the inevitable little grist and saw mills, with occasional attachments of wool carding machinery for the "rolls" spun and woven into jeans and woolsey by the farmers' wives. Southwest of the town on the west side of the river, there was a distillery for- some 3'ears that made "forty rod" whisky called "Bayou Blue," from the location near a large bayou of the river, only filled up and ploughed but within the last decade and not wholly effaced every- where yet. But this soon disappeared, and though several have succeeded it, none have proved profitable, and most of them have been owned by the town and belong to its industries rather than to the county. SMALL TOWNS. From a period 10 or 15 years later than the organization of the county may be dated the origin of little towns on or near the county 388 STATE OF INDIANA. line, where the main road crossed in adjoining counties. On the east was Cumberland near the Hancock County line; on the north was Allison ville near the Hamilton County line; on the north-west Augusta near Boone; on the west Bridgeport near Hendricks; on the south Greenwood, just inside the Johnson line, and on the south-east Bethel near the Shelby line. Since the construction of railroads has penetrated this county in all directions, these old wagon road towns have lost their little importance, except when they are on railroad lines too. There are some two or three vil- lages, sometimes enlarged suificienlly to call themselves towns, on most of the dozen rail- roads in the county. On the Pan Handle (old "Indiana Central") are Stratford, Irvington and Cumberland; on the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Indianapolis, Julietta and a part of Irvington ; on the Cincinnati, lugallston. Poplar Grove, New Bethel, Acton ; on the Jeffersonville, (in- cluding the old Madison), South Port; on the Vincennes, Maywood, Valley Mills, West Newton; on the St. Louis, Sunny Side; on the Bloomington & Western, Clermont and Haughsville; on the Lafayette, North Indiana- polis, New Augusta and Augusta Station ; on the Peru & Chicago, Allisonville, Castleton, Vertland, Millersville; on the Bee Line (old Bellefontaine), Lawrence and Oakland ; on the river Wellington & Broad Ripple, west of the river in Center Township, Belmont and West Indianapolis. GROWTH AND BUSINESS. Until the completion of the first railroad in the fall of '47, Marion County was in no re- spect different from other agricultural counties. Since then its growth has been stimulated by that of the county seat and state capital and the population outside of the city is larger than the whole population of most of the counties. It was 39,855 in i860; in 187P it was 72,551, in 1880 over 105,000; at present it is about 110,000. There are no important prominent industries outside of the city but grain and lumber mills, though an Eastern firm cans large quantities of tomatoes in the southern part of the county, and cultivates a large farm mainly for that crop and that mode of dispos- ing of it. Most of the outside towns are rail- road stations doing a little business in grain and goods for farmers in the vicinity. HISTORICAL SKETCH OF INDIANAPOLIS. The first settlement of Indianapolis was the first in Marion County, as already related, and was made early in March, 1819, at the eastern end of Michigan St. The following spring brought several families, John and James Mc- Cormick, a little later John Maxwell and John Cowan ; three months later Henry and Samuel Davis, Corbaly, Isaac Wilson, Barnhill, Robert Harding and Van Blaricum. The summer and fall added to these, and by the beginning of '21 there was quite a settlement, mainly near the river and along the Fall Creek Bluff. While the settlement consisted of not more than a half dozen families, it was selected as the site of the future state capital. CONGRKSSIONAL DONATION. The act of Congress of April 19*. 1816*. gave to the state for the site of a capital tour lections of land any where the legislature mights choose on the unsold lands of the general gov- ernment. On the nth of Januar_y, 1820, the legislature appointed ten commissioners to. make the selection. Five accepted and served, and on the 7th of June, 1820, they agreed on what was called the "Fall Creek Site. The commissioners reported -to the legislature t.ie following session, and on the 6th of January, 1821, the selection was confirmed and the new capital called Indjanapolis (the city of Indiana), on the suggestion of Jeremiah Sullivan, after- wards for many years one of the supreme judges of the state. The same act appointed Christopher Harrison, James Jones and Sanv uel P. Booker to " lay off" the town, and to meet on the site on the ist of April to begin work. Only Mr. Harrison attended, but he proceeded alone with his work. LAYING OFF THE TOWN. Mr. Harrison, a wealthy and eccentric Mary- lander of strong aristocratic prejudices, but a true and patriotic man nevertheless, appointed as surveyors Elijah P. Fordham and Alexani- der Ralston. Little is remembered of the former. Ralston did most of the work, and lived and died in the town about ten years later. He was a Englishman, bad helped in laying off. the city of Washington, had after- wards been concerned with Aaron Burr, and had finally buried himself in the remotest of settlements in the backwoods. Shortly before his death he made a survey of White River, on an order of the Legislature, to determine the feasibility of making it navigable by dams and locks. The Congressional donation of four square miles was not all put into the new city plat. Only one mile square in the center with a half mile border of "out lots" was plat- ted. This was laid off into blocks of 420 feet, ten each way, with intervening streets of 90 feet, the blocks divided by 30 feet alley s east and west, and 15 feet alleys north and south, mak- ing three lots in each quarter of a square and 12 in a full square, each a little over 66 feet front by 205 or 195 feet deep, according as it ran to a wide or narrow alley. In the center, dividing Market St., the Circle Park — theui and for many years called the "Governor's Circle" because intended for the Governor's residence — was laid off with an 80 feet street around it, while from the fartherest corners of the four squares adjoining it four avenues were laid off. These were called Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana and Massachusetts. Ex- cept Market St. dividing the plat from east to west, and Meridian dividing it from north t® south, and Washington, the principal street, 1 20 feet wide, all the streets were named after states. The donation outside of the square mile of the original city plat, was laid off ii» "out lots." The city how includes all these and twice as much more. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 389 SALE OF LOTS. The first sale of lots was held on the loth of October, 1821. The proceeds were reserved by the state to erect suitable public buildings, and in that same year $S,boo was appropriated for a court house, as above related on condi- tion that the State Legislature should hold its annual sessions there. From the same re- source was obtained the money to build a ferry house at the foot of Washington St.; a resi- dence for the Governor in the Circle — never used except by the supreme judges and some of the state officers, and torn down in 1857 — a state treasury office and residence where the present state building is; and a state house began in 1832, finished in 1835, and torn down after over 40 years service in 1877. REMOVAL OF THE CAPITAL. For three years after the "laying out" of the town, it was a backwoods village of little pretention or prospect. There was no wagon road to older settlements, the river was not navigable except for Indian pirogues that brought an occasional load of corn from above, the region was infested with chills, and the Capital still remained at Corydon, to which place it had been removed from Vincennes three years before the state's admission into the Union, in 1816. In November, 1S24, how- ever, the capital with all its appurtenances ex- cept the Legislature came in a four horse wagon, traveling 12 miles a-day. On the 15th of the following January the legislature met, and then the country town began to feel the impulse of a new life. But it remained with no considerable change except the usual fluctu- ations of business and health, a mere county seat annually swelled a little by legislatures and hangers on, till way was opened for busi- ness by the completion of the Madison Rail- road, October i, 1847. During this peried of 23 years, from the coming ol the Capital till the coming of the first railroad, the town gave no promise of its present condition. But in it must be traced the germs of most of the im- portant elements of its development, and these and the leading features of its history will be briefly noticed. PLAN OF HISTORY. To follow the chronological order of events in sketching this history would necessarily separate the account of any particular depart- ment or interest into disconnected patches, re- quiring constant reference from one to the other to maintain an intelligible coherence. It will therefore be more satisfactory to take each by itself and relate its origin and growth separately, except as it necessarily connects with others. This prefatory narrative has attempted nothing more than to give the read- er an idea of the general condition of the country town and incipient metropoli-s during the period that preceded its development into a great railroad and manufacturing center, and the largest wholly inland city — that is, a city with no natural facilities for transportation whatever — in the Union. Now the different departments of the city's institutions, interests and elements of growth will be treated so as to make each complete from its origin to the present time. FIRST DEPARTMENT, 1822. MAIL, POSTOFFICE AND COURTS. As in most new towns, the first establish- ment for general convenience or necessity was a mail route. There was no letter communi- cation except by the hands of friends or pass- ing settlers till the last of January, 1S22. Then a public meeting appointed one Aaron Drake to carry a mail between the town and Con- nersville and distribute the letters. He noti- fied postmasters generally to send mail matter for Indianapolis to Connersville, where he would get it. The private arrangement con- tinued but a few weeks. In February the Postofflce Department apppointed Samuel Henderson postmaster, and provided for a regular-^though, rather irregular for a long time— weekly mail. Mr. Henderson retained the office till February, 1831. He was suc- ceeded by John Cain, who held it till 1841. Joseph M. Moore was then appointed by Gen- eral Harrison, but was* removed in a few months by Tyler, who re-appointed Cain, and he held the place till 1849. General Taylor then appointed Colonel Alexander Russell, who at his death in 1851 was succeeded by his son James, and he in 1853 by W. W. Wick under President Pierce. In i8.s7 John M. Talbot succeeded and continued till i86i. He was followed by Alexander W. Conner, who held till 1S66, and was succeeded till 1868 by David G. Rose. In 1869 Colonel William R. Holloway was appointed, and held the office 12 years longer than any other incumbent ex- cept Captain Cain, who held it for 14 years. The present officer, Mr. James A. Wildman, was appointed about two years ago. POSTOFFICE BUILDING. Previous to i860 the postoffice was held in any suitable building that the postmaster could get, and sometimes it was his own, and he pocketed rent as well as salary. It was kept for some years on the north side of West Washington St., half way from Meridian to Illinois; then on the west side of South Penn- sylvania, near Washington, on the south, where a serious fire occurred, the only one in the his- tory of the office; then on the west side of South Meridian, near Washington ; then oppo- site on the east side, and finally in i860 was moved into the Government building erected for it and the other offices of the general gov- ernment, begun in 1857, on the southeast cor- ner of Pennsylvania and Market Sts. Some four years ago the building was enlarged to meet the additional requirements of the gov- ernment, and last year an elevator was put in the south lobby. All the Federal offices are in this building. The Federal Courts, meet twice a year and sit as long as the business requires. 39Q STATE OF INDIANA. LOCAL COURTS. It: may be as proper in this connection as any other to notice the local courts and their terms. The County Board has four terms a year, but meets every month, sometimes oftener. The Criminal Court is in session all the time, but the grand jury meets once a month. The Circuit has two terms a year of any required length. The Superior Court, with three Judges, has monthly terms. These are all held in their respective rooms in the County Court House. The State Supreme Court has two* terms a vear in the State build- ing, each term continuing until the beginning of the next. SECOND DEPARTMENT— 1822. NEWSPAPERS. On the I 28th of January, 1822, when the town had been laid out but a little over a year, when no man had had a legal title to his home- stead more than four months, when no mail route or postoffice existed, when the county had been organized but a month, before the first election, before the first session of court, when the whole population did not ex- ceed 450 souls, the first newspaper, the Indiana Gazette, was established, and with an occa- sional change of name, remains a flouirshing establishment to-day as the Indianapolis Senti- nel. Its appearance was "setni-occasional for" a good while, but it never broke down. Its publisher was George Smith, an eccentric gen- tleman, who lived on the site of the present Catholic Cathedral, wore a "queue," and regu- larly waked his scattered neighbors of a morn- ing with the most sonorous sneeze ever heard in the city limits. Its editor was Nathaniel Bolton, some 30 years ago consul at Geneva, Switzerland, and long one of the prominent Democratic editors of the state. His wife, Sarah T. Bolton, is far better known as being one of the earliest as well as one of the most distinguished poets of the state. She is still living near the city in a rural home, and fre- quently contributes poetical gems to the city papers, in no wise inferior to those of her earlier years, thqugh now over the appointed three score and ten of life. THE GAZETTE AND SENTINEL 1822. Smith and Bolton published the Gazette from 1822 to 1829, then Mr. Bolton took it singly until 1830, when Alexander F. Morri- son — one of the best publicists — started the Indiana Democrat and bought the Gazette, con- solidating them and giving the new name to the compound, instead of "hyphenating" the two as the present fashion is. Mr. Bolton joined him for a short time and was succeeded by John Livingstone, who subsequently ob- tained the whole concern, and he retained it until July, 1841. Then George A. and Jacob P. Chapman, of Terre Haute, for many years notorious in party conflicts as "Crow Chap- man," bought it and kept it as an organ of the Democratic party until June, 1850, takingjohn S. Spann as a partner in 1846. In 1850 W. J- Brown, then recently a member o'„'-'°"6,"=°^ and once a prominent candidate for ope\''=^ "' the House, took it, passingit to his eon Austin H., in April, i8s2. In March, 1855, J°hn C, Walker and C. W. Cottom bought it, and in December of the same year John B. JNorman. and John S. Spann— a former proprietor— got it, but sold it in two or three monlhs to h-rotes- sor William C. Larrabee, of Asbury Univer- sity, and Mr. Cottom. A. F. Morrison became its editor for a time. In a half year or so Joseph J. Bingham, of Lafayette, son-in-law of Bishop Uplold, of the Episcopal Church,, ioined Mr. Larrabee, and the firm continued in control until January, 1857. Then John Doughty joined Mr. Bingham and moved the establishment into a building which had for- merly been one of the oldest hotels in the town, and the day of its removal, April 7th, 1857, the boiler exploded early in the evening, tearing the building into ruins and stopping the business altogether for several days. Contri- butions to assist the unfortunate owners were sent in from all parts of the state, and the establishment was soon firmly re-established. The proprietorship was changed to a corporate form instead of a partnership, and so continued until 1S61, when John R. Elder and John Harkness joined Mr. Bingham and bought out the company. In 1865 it was bought by C. W. Hall and the name changed to the Herald, and Sanjuel E. Perkins, for many years one of the Judges of the Supreme Court, was the editor. In October, 1866, it was put into the hands of a receiver, and bought in January, 1867,. by Lafe Develin, of Cambridge City. In April, 1 868, Mr. Richard J. Bright, now (1882) Sergeant-at- Arms of the National Senate, took the estab- lishment, and in December, 1869, moved into the old Methodist Church, called "Wesley Chapel," which he reconstructed for it. There it has remained ever since, but will probably be removed very soon. Since Mr. Bright's re- tirement, about ten years ago, the paper has been owned by a company and by Mr. John C. Shoemaker, the present proprietor. A daily edition was first published during ^le legisla- tive session of 1S41, and repeated "during the two succeeding sessions. Thus was the first daily published in the city or state. It was dropped from 1843 untill 1851, when it was permanently resumed. A weekly edition has always been kept up, and for some years a Sunday edition has had a very large circula- tion, the only successful Sunday paper the cily has had. THE Censor and Journal — 1823. On the 7th of March, 1823, a few weeks more than a year after the first appearance of the Gazette, now Sentinel, the second paper was begun, by Harvey Gregg and Douglass Maguire, and called the Western Censor and Bmigranes Guide, with a disproportion of name to importance, not unusual in the papers of new settlements. Mr. Gregg retirecl in. 1824, but Mr. Maguire continued until 1811; CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 391 In 1824 John Douglass, who had been State Printer at Gorydon, the former Capital, and had recently come to the new one, succeeded Mr. Gregg, and early in 1825 changed the name to the Indiana yournal, which it has retained ever since, a period of more than 57 years. From 1826 to 1829 Samuel Merrill, the State Treasurer, who brought the Capital from Corydon in a wagon, was editor. Mr. Maguire again became editor, with Mr. Douglass as manager, until 1835. Then Samuel V. B. Noel took Mr. Maguire's interest and retained it until 1842. In that year Theodore J. Bar- nett succeeded Mr. Noel as editor, and con- tinued until the close of the campaign of 1844, when Mr. Noel bought out Mr. Douglass and became sole proprietor, with Mr. Kent as edi- tor for some months. In March of 1844 John D. Defrees, for many years Superintendent of the National Printing House, became editor, and in February, 1846, purchased the estab- lishment, holding it until the fall of 1854. During the last year or two of his proprietor- ship B. R. Sulgrove was the editor, continuing in that position until the summer of 1864,. the greater part of the time being one of the prin- cipal stockholders. For some years Rawson Vaile was associated with him. The Journal company bought out Mr. Defrees in the fall of 1S54, and held until the summer of 1864, when W. R. Holloway, now proprietor and editor of the Times, bought it, in connection with some friends, and became editor, with the late Judge Horatio C. Newcomb as political editor, succeeding Mr. Sulgrove. In 1865 the sons of the old owner, James G. and Samuel M. Douglass, with A. H. Conner, bought out Colonel Holloway, and in June, 1870, sold to L. W. Hasselman and William P. Fishback, with whom Colonel Holloway was subse- quently associated as partner. In 1872 the firm sold to a second '■^yournal company," which was bought out in 1875 by E. B. Martindale and Colonel Holloway. The latter selling in a short time to the former, the pro- prietorship became E. B. Martindale & Sons, and continued so until the spring ot 1880, when John C. New, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, look it, with his son Harry, and still keeps it. In 1.S42 a daily edition was pub- lished during the session of the Legislature, and kept up every succeeding session until the Constitutional Convention of 1850 required verbatim reports of its proceedings published, and then the occasional daily became perma- nent, from the 7th of October, 1850, the first permanent daily by a year, though a year later in first issuing, a daily than the Sentinel. A semi-weekly had been published during the Legislative sessions from 1828, and a tri- weekly since 1838. The Journal has two or three times attempted a Sunday edition, but gave it up, though making an excellent paper, and it has twice attempted an evening edition, unsuccessfully. SOME INCIDENTS OF PRESS HISTORY. Since 1855 'he Journal has bought out two or three short-lived dailies, and some years earlier the Sentinel absorbed the Statesman, started in 1850 or thereabouts. The Journal built two large houses for its business, the first in i86o, on the southeast corner of Meridian and Circle Sts., and the second in 1866-67, on the northeast corner of Circle and Market Sts. In 1875, when Mr. Martindale and Colonel Holloway bought the Journal newspaper from the Journal Company, the latter retained the job office and bindery, which had from the first been kept together, and the newspaper establishment was removed from the new Journal building to the Martindale block, one square east, where it has since remained. The Sentinel paper and job establishment have never been separated. It may be noted here as a feature of the history of the city press that for three or four years after the dailies had be- come permanent, their telegraphic news was copied from the Cincinnati evening papers of the day before. The Crimean war, however, started the taking of original dispatches, and in 1858 or thereabouts the " Western Asssciated Press " formed an organization in Indianapolis, with representatives from most of the leading dailies of the West, as Mr. Knapp, of the St. Louis Republican, Mr. Medill, of the Chicago Tribune, Mr. Smith, of the Cincinnati Gazette, Mr. Osborne, of the Louisville Journal, Mr, Barnes, of the Detroit Tribune, Mr. Benedict, of the Cleveland Herald, Mr. Bingham, ot the Indianapolis Sentinel, Mr. Sulgrove, of the Journal. The first power press was used by , the Locomotive, belonging to Elder & Harkness, subsequently owners ot the Sentinel, in which the Locomotive was absorbed. It was run by man power, however^ and the first steam press, an Adams, was run by Mr. Defrees, of the Journal, in 1S49. THE TIMES — 1881. The latest born of Indianapolis newspaper enterprises promises to be, and already is, amdng the most extensive and successful. It was established by Colonel William R. Holloway, formerly of the Journal, in July, 1881, and celebrated its first anniversary by an immense double sheet, illustrated, on the 2d of July, 1882. It is published in the Journal Company's building, on the corner of Circle St. and -Market, and has a circulation alre'ddy second only to the Evening News. Its Sunday edition, recently established, is a very large quarto. Its regular edition is a folio, at two cents. Mr. C. Walker, for several years editor-in-chief of the Journal, is the leading writer. Colonel Holloway is now sole pro- prietor. EVENING PAPERS. The Evening Neius first appeared in the Sentinel building early in December, 1869, under the proprietorship of Mr. John H. HoUi- day and an associate, afterwards bought out by Mr. Holliday. B. R. Sulgrove was for some years the leading editorial writer of the News, but for the last half dozen years Mr. Morris Ross has done a large share of the writing, with Mr. Holliday himself. The S 392 STATE OF INDIANA. News was successful from the start, partly because of its low price and partly because of its good management and cheap advertise- ments Its circulation is more than that of any other paper in the state, and has been for the last eight years, probably. Daniel L. Paine, the news editor, has been connected with the paper since the winter of 1869 70. He, Mr. HoUiday and Mr. Sulgrove have been associated in the paper all the time nearly since its first appearance, almost 13 years ago. The News early in 1870 absorbed the Evening Mirror, an oufgrowth of a literary weekly established by George C Harding in Decem- ber, 1867. Preceding it was the Evening Com- mercial, bought by the first Evening Jonriial, and the Evening Gazette, absorbed by the Journal a little earlier. Several fugitive papers, long ago dead, daily and weekly, are not noticed. GERMAN PAPERS 1847. As early as 1847 Julius Boettcher estab- lished the weekly Volksblatt. In 1866 the Daily Morning Telegraph was established, and it has for some years been one of the leading city papers. Its Sunday edition is called the Sfottvogel or Mocking Bird. In 1855 or 1856 a German Republican paper called the Freie Presse was established by Theodore Hillscher, but it was never a paying affair. The Tribune and the Zukunft are well established papers. WEEKLIE.S. It is needless to take account of the papers that have come and gone and left no mark. Of the weeklies that remain, the People was established in 1871 as a Sunday paper, by E. B. Reed, Henry Shellman and John Schley, but passed into Mr. Reed's hands exclusively in 1873. before which it was changed to a Sat- urday paperj It has been eminently success- ful. So has the Herald, beginning as a Sun- day paper by George C. Harding and A. C. Grooms in 1873, but changed to Harding & Bannister in the same year, and later to a Sat- urday issue. In 1880 Mr. Harding sold to Mr. Bannister, who soon afterwards took in A. H. Dooley, previously of the Columbus, O., and Quincy, III., Argo. In the fall of 1880 Mr.Hard- ing, Mr. Dennis, and Mrs. Gertrude Garrison, associate editor, established the Saturday'Re- view and made it at once successful. Mr. Hard- ing's death the following year did not break or check its sudcess. The Western Catholic is described fully by its name. So is the Indi- ana Farmer. The Sun is the exponent of the National Greenback party. The Leader, a well conducted paper, is the organ of the col- ored interest, owned by Bagby & Co. The Uefublican is as its name implies, a weekly organ of the Republican party. The Western Sportsman is a good paper of its class. MONTHLIES. The Drainage and Farm Journal, the Farm, Herd and Home, the Sclwol Journal, the Mechan cal Journal, Insurance Rough Notes, Masonic Advocate, Odd Fellows Talisman, Pythian Journal, the Mill Stone, published by the Nordvke & Marmon Machine Company, the West'ern World, literary. The seemingly undue proportion of attention given to the two older papers is demanded by an existence coeval with that of the city, and by the fact that they have not only grown up ^Y''" '''.""'^ that they are the most complete and authentic records of its history. THIRD DEPARTMENT— 1822. SCHOOLS. Although a little out of place, chronologi- cally, a sketch of the history of the city schools belongs properly here, as there was no school house till the summer of 1822, follow- ing the establishment of the first paper. In 182 1 a school was kept for a short time hy Rev. Joseph C. Reed, but it was a year after when the interests of education received the encouragement of a special building. This was a log cabin on Maryland St., between Tennessee and Mississippi, on the north side, and was the first building used as a church in the city, the Baptists holding their first meet- ing in it in August, 1822. From 1821 to 1853 the schools were wholly private. Since 1853 they have generally become almost wholly public. EARLY SCHOOLS. Among the earliest and most useful of these was a Sunday School organized by the late James Blake in March, 1823, but ordinary private schools were maintained contempora- neously, the most conspicuous of which were those of Samuel Merrill the state treasurer, in a log house on Maryland St., south side, be- tween Illinois and Meridian, in 1825; and of Mr. Ebenezer Sharpe in the fall of 1S26. The latter was assisted by his son Thomas H., one of the most prominent and honored citizens of the day. These, with others kept more or less constantly filled the educational gap till the fall of 1834. Then came into service the best known of all the schools in the city. THE OLD SEMINARY 1832. The late General Dumont opened this in the fall of 1832. He was followed bv W. J. Hill, Thomas D. Gregg, William Sullivan and W. A. Holliday till the summer of 1838, and then James S. Kemper took it till 1845 and made it as widely known and as useful a's any college of that day in the West, with as extended and thorough a course of study. He was followed with like success till 1853 by J. P. Safford and B. JL. Lang. The seminary became the ''high school" of the public school system Among those who received much or all of their early mental training there may be named Judge N. B. Tavlor, General John Coburn, for many years Congressman for the Indianapolis district; Hon. William WalHrp a leading lawyer and Odd Fellow; his brother General Lew. Wallace, Minister to Turke!": Judge Charles A. Ray, of the State Supreme Bench; Major Garrick Mallory, of the TnH- service; Re'v. J. C. Fletcher, ^a dis^nV^I^^^ CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 393 missionary and author; his brother Miles, killed while Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion; a brother of both, Calvin,. State Fish Commissioner; Georpre H. Sloan, late Presi- dent of the National Pharmaceutical Associa- tion; B. R. Sulgrove, for 12 years editor of the J^oiirtial; Marcus C. Smith, Senator of Dela- ware County, and several others as well known as these. The lecture room of the seminary was Henry Ward Beecher's first church. CONTEMPORARY SCHOOLS. Contemporaneous with the existence of the seminary were several private schools of well remembered merit. The "Franklin Institute" was one, opened in 1857 by Oilman Marston, afterwards better known as General Marston, and Governor Marston of one of the new territories. About the same time the sisters Axtell opened tlie first exclusively female seminary in the city, subsequently maintained for several years with marked success on the site of the present "Exchange Block," North Pennsylvania St. Mr Hill, previously of the seminary, succeeded by Josephus Cicero Wor- rall, kept a school in a carpenter shop, corner of Delaware and Market Sts., for several years. Miss Ellick and Miss Kise also kept in the First Baptist Church, corner of Meridian and Maryland Sts., from 1833 to 1837. Besides these, a score or more of schools of greater or less importance have risen, flourished and disappeared, among them two large and well conducted female seminaries, but the scope of this sketch will not allow specific notice of any but the pioneer establishments and those still existing. PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO-DAY. Butler University. — Foremost of all the educational institutions maintained by private resources is Butler University, now established in Irvington, four miles east of this city. It was projected by the late Ovid Butler, to whom it is indebted for the main portion of its endowment as well as for its name in 1849. It was intended to be the educational repre- sentative of the Christian Church, as " Wa- bash" is of the New School Presbyterian, "Asbury" of the Methodist, "Franklin" of the Baptist, • " Hanover" of the Old School Presbyterian. But like all the others, no de- nominational or sectarian distinction is made in its rules, admissions or graduations, [t was chartered in 1850 and a building erectee in a campus donated by Mr. Butler in ths north-east part of the city in 1853-4. ^' w^s opened for pupils in November, 1855, ^"<1 had continued growing ever since, largely aided by its liberal provision for the co-education of the sexes. No distinction is made in any part of the course or discipline, and one of the most efficient of the faculty is Miss Kate Merrill, professor of "English Literature," a chair endowed by Mr. Butler and called the "Demia Butler," for a daughter he had re- cently lost. Medical and Law Schools.— Of a char- acter more nearly approaching state than local schools, are two medical colleges and a law school, each with a full faculty and all suitable facilities for instruction. All three are attend- ed by students from all parts of the state and from many other states. German School. — For a number of years a large German and English school was kept on East Maryland St., but it has recently been given up in consideration of the German tuition given in the public schools. A Ger- man school has also been maintained by Prof. Mueller on East Ohio St. for a long time. Three German Protestant schools may be noted, the Zion's Church, the St. Paul and the Second German Reforn'. Catholic Schools. — The Catholics have several well supported schools, the chief of which is the "St. John's Academy for Girls," adjoining the Chamber of Commerce on West Maryland St., originally opened on the corner 0/ Georgia and Tennessee in 1859; the "St. John's Academy for Boys," "St. Mary's School for Boys," and "St. Mary's School for Girls" — the St. Mary's schools mainly for German and the St. John's for Irish pupils — "St. Pat- rick's School for Boys" and St. Patrick's School for Girls." Most of these are con- ducted by members of Catholic fraternities or sisterhoods, or "Sisters of Providence," or "St. Francis," or "Brothers of the Sacred Heart." A Franciscan Convent has been built on Pal- mer St., between the lower end of Madison Avenue and South Meridian, within the last half dozen years, and is the largest building in that part of the city. public schools — history. The history of the public schools need not be long to be complete. The first city charter, 1847, authorized the citizens to decide by pop- ular vote whether they would levy a tax to support free schools. The majority for the schools was two to one. The population of the town was about 6,000. The tax was levied and paid, and lots bought and houses built for school purposes for six years before the system was well enough established and provided to be put in operation. During this time the trustee of each district managed it as he best could without any general organization. In 1S53 an organization was made. Henry P. Coburn, Calvin Fletcher and Henry F. West were made a board of trustees ^or all the schools. In March they elected ten teachers and required all pupils to pay $2.25 a term. On the 25th of April the schools were made free for two month.s. As the means increased from the state school fund the state tax — levied under the provision of the new Con- stitution for "a general and uniform sj'Stem of common schools wherein education should be free and equally open to all" — and the local tax assessed by popular will, the schools were more and more largely attended, the free terms made longer, and the system gradually advanced to the commanding position it holds now. This attainment, however, was griev- ously retarded by a decision of the Supreme 394 STATE OF INDIANA. Court in 1858, which held the city scliool lax unconstitutional for " lack of uniformity"— a weak pretext for an interested and calamitous act. It was five years before the schools re covered from this blow. During a part of this time they were kept free for three months in the year by the state tax and fund, the pupils in most cases paying what was needed for longer terms. A succeeding Supreme Bench overruled the decision of 1858, and the Legislature made wise and liberal provisions under the better construction of the Constitu- tion, and since then the schools have grown continuously and enormously. In the winter of 1867 "night schools" were opened. In 1869 two schools were founded for colored pupils in the old Fourth and Sixth Ward houses. A " training school" was opened in 1866. ■ In April, 1873, the School Board, by authority of law, opened the " City Library" in the High School Building, corner of Pennsylvania and Michigan Sts , subsequently removed it to the Sentinel Building, and in 1880 to a building on the corner of Pennsylvania and Ohio Sts., erected purposely for "it. The use of it is free under a few very easy conditions regarding the safety of the books, and the number taken is enormous, being by the last report no less than 127,736 for the last year. The whole number in the library is 35,198 books and 3,252 pamphlets. The city is divided into 11 school districts; the commissioners are elected by the people in May for three years; a city tax of 20 cents is levied for school purposes and two cents for the library. The number of school houses is 29, including the High School ; the number of teachers is 250, about 225 females to 25 males; the number of pupils enrolled, 14,691 ; the average belonging to school, 10,198, the average daily attendance, 9,495; annual expenses, including the Library, $231,407; the value of school property, in- cluding books and furniture of the Library, $1,011,411. FOURTH DEPARTMENT— 1823. CHURCHES — BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS. Although religious services were doubtless held as opportunity offered from the first month of the settlement, and public services were sometimes held in a grove in the Circle, and in September, 1822, a camp meeting was held by the Methodists in a grove east of the town ; though the Presbyterians were preached to by Rev. Mr. Gaines in 1821; the Baptists, as already noticed, had first organized a church and were using the primitive school house on Maryland St., west of Tennessee, in the sum- mer of 1822, and a congregation was occa- sionally using a log building on Maryland St., west of Meridian on the south side, no steps were taken to provide a church building till the spring of 1823. Then the Presbyterians be- gan movingand organized the first church, and prepared to build on Pennsylvania St., west side, half way above Market. Then in 1824 the first church was opened and dedicated in the city of Indianapolis. To that place went the Union Sunday School the same year, pre- viously held in a cabinet shop near the soutni, end of the present State House Square. 11 would be impossible and inappropriate to this sketch to notice in detail the origm and, growth of all the churches in the city, and; only the earlier ones will be specifically no- ticed, concluding with a summary ot the- present number, conditipn and membership. DENOMINATIONS. Baptists.— Organized August, 1822. Rev. B. Barnes was the first pastor, preaching once a month. In 1829 a brick church was built on the southwest corner of Meridian and Mary- land Sts. and occupied under various pastors, chiefly Revs. A. Smock, Jameson Hawkins- and Ezra Fisher, until 1835, when Rev. John L. Richmond became pastor and continued for eight years, during which the old church was replaced by a large new one with a handsome- spire. Mr. Richmond was followed by Mr- Chandler, Rev. T. R. Crosby, Rev. Sidn^ Dyer, distinguished as a poet, and Rev. J. B>. Simmons. On the morning of the first Sun- day in January, 1861, the church was burnecfi and the congregation used Masonic Hall for a time, and then the present edifice was built, under the pastorate of Rev. H. Day, in 1862. From time to time as the city has grown the original church has established branches, and now there are 12 Baptist churches in the city, Methodists. — Organized iS22by Rev. Wil- liam Cravens. In 1829 the town was made a "station." In 1842 the station was divided into two charges — "Wesley" and "Roberts" chapels. In 1841; a second division formed "Strange" Chapei of "Wesley." Since then repeated- divisions and additions have been made, until there are now about 20 Methodist churches in the city. Many noted names in the history of Methodism appear in the list of pastors and presiding elders assigned to this- place, as John Strange, Edwin Rav, Allen Wiley, L. W. Berry, Edward R. Ames, A. Eddy, James Havens, S. T. Gillett, C. N. Sims. In 1827-28 a plain building was erected on the southwest corner of Circle and Meri- dian Sts., replaced in 1846 by the building since reconstructed into the Sentinel block in 1869, and succeeded by the "Merid an Church," one of the finest in the city, on the southwest corner of Meridian and New York Sts. In 1843 Robert's Chapel was erected on the northwest corner of Pennsylvania and Mar- ket Sts., and was used until 1868, when the congregation removed to " Robert's Park " edifice, probably the largest and costliest in the city, except the Catholic Cathedral. For a time a frame building near the new church was used until the other was ready. This notice of the parent churches will suffice, for the history of nearly 20 branches cannot be followed here. Presbyterians. — Organized in Julj-, 1823, and built the first church in the city the next year. This was succeeded by a large brick on the northeast corner of c5ircle and CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS 395- Market Sts. in 1842, removed in 1866 for the journal building. A new edifice was built on the southwest corner of Pennsylvania and New York Sts. in 1864-66, Completed entirely in 1S70. In 1838 a colony called the "Second" Church separated from the old organization and worshiped in the lecture rooms of the old seminary. Henry Ward Beecher was the first pastor, and continued for nine years, until 1847. This was of a rather diflferent kind 01 faith from the parent body, but in 1851 a sec- ond colony of unchanged faith separated and formed the "Third" Church. In 1851 the "Second" Church sent oft' a colony forming the "Fourth" Church. These are all colonies, making in all 14 Presbyterian churches now. The second pastor of the old church was Rev. George Bush, celebrated afterwards for Orien- tal scholarship and Swedenborgian vagaries. Fhineas D. Gauley, for several years, after 1840 or thereabouts, was afterwards a divine of national reputation. So was Rev. John A. McClung, 1S51, author of " Western Adven- ture," for four or five years, and now Rev. Myron W. Reed. Beecher's church edifice, built in 1839, was a frame, now reconstructed into Circle Hall by Hon. William H. English, northwest corner of Circle and Market Sts. The present building is on the northwest cor- ner of Pennsylvania and Vermont Sts., and is one of the half dozen fine church edifices in the city. CHRiSTiANS.^Organized January 12, 1833, mainly by the missionary efibrts of the late John O'Kane the year before. Its services were held in private houses and sometimes in the old Seminary until 1838, when a large frame house was built on Kentucky Ave., , south of Maryland St., and Rev. L. H. Jame- son became the first pastor in 1842, continuing until 1853. In 1852 the congregation found itself badly located by the growth of the town, and built the present " Central Chapel," first occupying it in 1853, southwest corner of Del- aware and Ohio Sts. It has formed a consid- erable number of colonies, and the denomina- tion — once called "Campbelites" — has now five churches in this city. Its list of pastors. Revs. L. H. Jameson, John O'Kane, O. A. Burgess, for some years President of Butler University, and David Walk, the present pastor, are the best known. Catholics. — Organized 1823; that is, about that time regular visits were made to the slen- der Catholic population here by the priest stationed at Shelbyville, Father Vincent Bacquelin. In 1840 a small frame house was built on the north side of Washington, west of West St., and called the "Church of the Holy Cross." In 1850 St. John's Church, on West Georgia St. — the site now occupied by the " Episcopal residence " of Bishop Chatard— was completed, and about the same time St. Mary's Church, on East Maryland, east of Pennsylvania, was begun. The former is Irish, the latter German. Both have schools connected with them, as noticed in the sketch ot " Schools." In 1867 the Cathedral, on South Tennessee St., occupying a part of the lot of the old St. John's parish church, was ad- vanced far enough for the laying of the corner stone by Bishop St. Palais, with the most im- posing ceremonies ever witnessed in this city. It was open(ed for services in 1872. Its pastor is Rev. Augustus Bessonies, who has held the position with the highest respect of the com- munity for a quarter of a century. From the parent church of 1837-40 have sprung alto- gether six churches, with an aggregate mem- bership larger than that of any other two de- nominations in the city. Lutherans. — Organized in January, 1837^ with 20 members, Rev. Abraham Reck as pastor. Church built near the corner of Meri- dian and Ohio Sts., 1838, removed to the new edifice in 1861. There are now six congrega- tions of this denomination in tlie city. Episcopalian. — Organized July, 1837. The first church, a plain frame with gothic windows and a steeple, was built in 1838. Its corner stone was the first ever laid, at least with pub- lic ceremony, in the city, and in it were depos- ited the first silver coins of the present style of die ever brought to this city. It was sold in 1857 to a colored congregation and moved tO' Georgia St., where it was burned a few years later. The present handsome stone structure — ^the only church with a chime of bells — was completed in 1861. St. Paul's Cathedral was built in 1867-68 by a congregation organ- ized in 1866 out of Christ Church. During a. recent cyclone its steeple blew down, wrecking the roof and a part of the interior of the edi- fice to the extent of $8,coo. There are six churches of this denomination in the city The Bishop of the Diocese, Rev. Joseph C. Talbott, lives on Circle St., very near Christ Church. Universalists. — Organized in 1844, but. have virtually never had a house of worshipt using the old Seminary, College Hall, the old Court House, Masonic Hall and other public halls. A division in i860 organized and bull, a church on the corner of Michigan and Ten- nessee Sts., but only used it a year. Rev. B. F. Foster, editor of the Odd Fellovjs Talisman and State Librarian one term, has been pastor of the original congregation nearly all the time since its organization, or as it has had any. Rev. W. W. Cray, a conspicuous politi- cian and one term Secretary of State, was pastor of the Second dongregation for some years. Neither division appears to be active- now, and both may have disbanded. United Brethren-. — Organized in 1880, with a church on the southeast corner of New Jersey and Ohio Sts. German Reformed. — Organized in 1851,, with a church on Alabama St., nearly oppo- site the Court House. A second church was- organized in 1867. There are only these two- Friends. — Organized 1854; church, corner of St. Clair and Delaware. It has had several resident preachers, including Mr. James True- blood and Barnabus C. Hobbs, Superintendent of Public Instruction. 396 STATE OF INDIANA. German Evangelicai, Association. — Or- ganized in 1855; a fine new church edifice was erected and occupied in Nov. 1882, on New Jersey St. Only organization of the kind here. Hebrews. — Organized in 1855; built a Syn- agogue on East Market St. in 1865. A second congregation has lately been organized, and had some difficulty with its rabbi, ending in a law suit. CoNGREGATiONAi-isTS. — Organized in 1857. First held services in the old Senate chamber of the State House. Built a church on Meri- dian St., near the Circle, in 1S70-71, since bought by Hon, W. R. English to incorporate in his palatial "Quadrant " This is the "Ply- mouth." The "Mayflow'er" was organized in May, 1869, and has a church on the corner of St. Clair and East Sts. These are the two churches ofthis denomination. Unitarians. — Organized 1868. They have no church building, but a very large adhesion of more or less fully attached believers. SwEDENBORGiANS. — Have an organization f recent foundation, but no church building. BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATIONS. Orders. — The societies usually known as "secret societies" are all benevolent associa- tions, and of these Indianapolis has a large representation in every known order. The Odd Fellows have 15 encampments here and 15 lodges; The Masons of both rites have here over 20 lodges, chapters, consistories, com- manderies and grand lodges; the Trades Unions, have eight societies; the A. O. H. two lodges; A. O. U. W. eight lodges; A. P. A. three lodges; the D. O. H. three lodges; the Druids five lodges, and the Good Templars four. The Hebrew I. O. B. B. have four lodges, and the I. O. B. M. three. The Knights of Honor have ten lodges; the Knights of Pythias 12; O.of C. F. three coun- cils; the U. O. H. two lodges; the U. O. B. M. ■one lodge. In all there are 112 lodges, coun- cils and other organizations, meeting here weekly or monthly or semi-annually or an- nually. The Masonic Grand Lodge has a firm building for its own use and for local lodges, and a fine public hall in the rear of it, in another building, erected at the same time, 1875. Both were preceded by a Masonic building on the same site, begun in 1847 and finished in 1850, in time for the Constitutional ■Convention. It is on the southeast corner of Tennessee and Washington Sts. The Odd Eellows have a handsome building on the cor- ner of Washington and Pennsylvania Sts., built first in 1853, dedicated in 1856 and partly rebuilt in 1868. -• " Voluntary Associations. — The "Benev- olent Society" has been in existence 50 years, and is aided by the "Friendly Inn" association, the "Ladies' Flower Mission" and the "Wo- men's Exchange," all voluntary associations of no order or religious sect. Of the same char- .acter, but more distinctively religious, are the "Young Men's Christian Association," founded in 1834, the "Female Bible Society," the "Women's Temperance Union," and others. Public Charities.— The "City Hospital," started by a small-pox alarm in 1855, finished in 1859, is now an institution of indispensable value, wholely sustained by the city. The "Orphan's Asylum," "German Orphan Asy. lum," "Colored Orphan Asylum" and the "Home for Friendless Women" are more or less aided by public money, but managed by private associations. "St. Vincent Hospital" is a Catholic institution maintained by private means. cemeteries. Within a year or two after the town was laid out a "grave yard" was set apart on the southwest corner, below the original town plat, of four acres. This was increased at dif- ferent times, 1834, 1838 and 1852, but it now contains about 25 acres. Parts of this area are so crowded that a proposition is seriously con- sidered to buy ground for a new cemetery and abandon this, known as the "City" and some- times as "Greenlawn" Cemetery. Crown Hill. — This is one of the finest cem- eteries in the country and is the property of a corporation formed to expend its revenues on its improvement; was organized in 1863, Sep- tember 25th; contains 250 acres; was dedi- cated in 1S69, and has been superintended, from the first and wholly planned by Fred. W. Chis- lett. Catholic. — Lies south of the city, near the bank of Pleasant Run, contains 18 acres and was opened in i860. Hebrew. — Contains three acres and was opened in 1856; directly north of the Catholic Cemetery. LuTHERAN.^-Contains 10 acres, south of Pleasant Run. Opened in 1870 by the trustees of St. Paul's German Lutheran Church. It is a half mile south and east ot the Catholic Cemetery. PARKS. Being' devoted wholly to free enjoyment of its citizens, its parks are not the least benevo- lent of its institutions. Of these there are three in constant use. The Circle Park. — Reserved, when the city was laid out, for a residence for the Gov- ernor, but never used except as a site for a building occupied by public offices from 1827 to 1857. I' belongs to the state, but has been granted to the city for a park, and by the city has been well sown with grass and set with trees and recently surrounded by a low, mas- sive railing of wood that looks better than a fence. It contains three acres. Military Park — Is the last 20 acres of the " military reservation ;" was used as the State Fair Grounds from 1832 to i860, then as a military camp, and since as a park, given to the city by the state. University Park — Was reserved to en- dow a state university, but has been subjected to lawsuits so much that the state finally gave it to the city for a park, and the city has hand- somely improved it, as well as the other two. Contains four acres. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 39T Garfield Park — Contains loo acres and more ; was bought some eight or ten years ago and called South Park for a time ; used for a race track, occasionally for a picnic, and is get- ting to be handy and valuable now. Changed to "Garfield" since the President's death. FIFTH DEPARTMENT— 1832. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. There are five distinct periods in the history of the government of Indianapolis ; First, from 1820 to VS32, a period of no government but that of the state and county, like any other section of a township; second, from 1832 to 1838 the government was in the hands of five trustees, representing five wards, under much the same system as prevails now in small toyifns; third, from 1838 to 1847 the govern- ment was wholly in the hands of the town council, the president of which had the power of a Justice of the Peace; lourth, from 1847 to 1877 the Council and Mayor were associated in a city government proper; fifth, since 1877 the city legislation has been divided with a Board of Aldermen. From 1838 to 1877 the Council was the sole governmental power, and the members were elected for terms, changed every few years by the State Legisla- ture. The wards have increased from five to twenty-five since 1852, each ward having a councilman and forming part of a district se- lecting an alderman. There are loaldermanic districts. The councilmen serve two years, the aldermen four, one-half of the latter being- elected each election. The total taxable value of the city at the organization of the first city government in 1847 was $i,coo,ooo, in 1871 it was $30,000,000, and in 1881 it was $52,000,- 000. The population of the city in 1847 was about $6,000; in 1850, 8,071; in i860, 18,611; in 1870, 48,244; in 1880, 75,074; in 1882 esti- mated at $80,000. FIRE DEPARTMENT. As early as 1826 an organization was made for protection against fire by buckets, ladders and axes, but no efficient fire service was de- vised until the completion of the State House in 1835, when the Legislature proposed to pay half the cost of an engine if the city would pay the other half, take care of the "machine" and work it. The proposition was accepted,"the engine, called the "Marion," was brought here in September of the same year, and continued in active service almost the whole time until the introduction of steam engines and paid fire- men in i860. During 25 years of volunteer fire service there were a half dozen companies formed and engines bought and did as good service as any companies anywhere, but mus- cle was not equal to steam, and the paid steam department was adopted by the Council in the fall of 1859 and fully established in i860. In 1868 the electric telegraph alarm system was introduced. Prior to 1850 the dependence of the engines for water was on private wells and the creek and canal. About that time public wells were sunk, and in i860 the first fire cis- terns were made and filled by hand pumps or; hose streams worked by steam engine. Now the dependence is on about 100 of these cis- terns, filled by the water works and hydrants, and the department consists of five steam en- gines, two hose reels, 100 firemen, 20 horses and 107 alarm boxes, each with its special number or combination of numbers. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Until 1835 the streets were country roads, winding around stumps and mud holes from one side to another, frequently between lines of worm fences, and with no suggestion of side walks, except in patches. About the year 1838 the National Government completed the ex- tension of the Cumberland road through the town along Washington St. and macadamized it. This was the first street improvement. The work was abandoned for want of appro- priations in 1839, and the town was left with a considerable force of unemployed road hands, who became nearly as troublesome as "road agents" and went by the name of the "chain gang." After the establishment of the first Council in 1838. schemes of street improvement were proposed and discussed, and in 1841 a Scotch engineer, James Wood, was employed to plan a system of grades and drains and other improvements. He made one which was adopted the following year, but was not largely acted on, if at all. It was not until the inugura- tionof the "city government," with Mayor and Council, in 1847, that anything substantial was done. W^aod's scheme was measurably fol- lowed and resulted badly. His idea was to grade the surface of the city, with a regular inclined plane sloping from the northeast to the river, and run the drainage off in gutters. The effect of the plan was seen in some street grade stakes at the north end nearly as high as the windows of the houses. The plan was abandoned for one following more closely the natural-surface of the ground. BouLDERiNG. — In 1859 the Washington St. macadamizing, being badly worn, was "re- placed by a boulder pavement from Illinois to Meridian St. In i860 the work covered the street from Mississippi to Alabama, from the west side of the State House to the east side of the Court House. A number of other streets have been bouldered since. Wooden Block Pavements. — In the sum- mer of 1870 Delaware St. was laid with the "Nicholson" wooden block pavement from Washington to North. Subsequently Market St. for one square west of Delaware, North Meridian, South Illinois from South to Wash- ington St., and North Tennessee were paved in the same way. It is an admirable pave- ment while it is new and uniform, but it soon rots and wears into holes, and then it is worse than a country road. One of the wooden streets is now in course of repair or replace- ment with cedar blocks. Gas Lights. — The Indianapolis Gas Light and Coke Company was chartered in February, 1851. The works were made ready for use in December, 1S51, and gas first beamed on 398 STATE OF INDIANA. Washington St. January loth, 1852. Wash- ington St. was lighted for a square east of Meridian in the fall of 1853. Gradually the lighting system was extended, until in i860 <3ver eight miles of streets were lighted. Now there is over 50 miles of lamps. Water. — Different schemes of water sup- ply were proposed, attempted and dropped from i860 to the winter of 1869. Then the "Indianapolis Water Works Company" was organized, purchased all that was good for anything of the old canal, built a house and provided machinery on the east river bank a hundred feet or so south of Washington St., and laid 15 miles of mains the first year. It has ever since supplied most of the water for public use, including several drinking foun- tains, an ornamental public fountain in Mill tary Park, and a number of private fountains. Within a year driven wells sunk very deep have become a feature of street improvement and are greatly favored. Probably half of the •city is still supplied by private wells, but the business of the Water Works steadily in- creases. The company has now six piston engines, one rotary engine and two turbine water wheels, with a capacity in all of iS,ooo,- ooo in 24 hours. SEWERAGE.-;-In 1865 the first attempt at a sewerage system was made. Engineers J. W. Brown, L. B. Wilson and Fred Stein made a survey and plan, and in 1S68 a tax of 15 cents on $100 was levied to construct it. A little sewer was made on Ray St. from Delaware to the creek that year. In 1870 contracts were made for a trunk sewer on Kentucky Avenue from Washington St. to the river; on South St. from the avenue to Noble St,, and along that to Fletclier Avenue, and along that to its eastern terminus: and on South Illinois St., Washington to South St., connecting with the sewer of the latter. The cost was heavy, the contracts suspected of being " oiled," and though several minor sewers have been added and Washington St. sewered from Kentucky Avenue to New Jersey St., the general plan has not been pursued, and probably never will be. The project of sinking a large trunk sewer in the bed of Pogue's Creek, the natural line of drainage, is talked of now, but is a long way off for action. Street Railways. — There was considera- ble contest between rival companies for a street railway charter in 1863, but it was finally given to the "Citizens' Company" Jan- uary 18, 1864, on condition of completing three miles by October i of that year, two miles in 1865 and two more in 1866, or seven miles from date of proposition to October i, 1866. The first car ran from the Union Depot up Illinois St. to Washington in June, 1864. The lines now extend to Massachusetts Ave- nue at the Bee Line Depot, the Insane Asy- lum, to the stock yards, to the upper end of West St., and Blake St. and Indiana Avenue, to the lower end of Meridian St., at Morris St., to the Fair Grounds, containing in all about 20 miles of track, over 60 cars, 200 horses and .mules, and 100 drivers and stable hands, and the company has a 200 feet square stable on the corner of Tennessee and Louisi- ana StE. POLICE DEPARTMENT. The first police force was organized in 1855 with two officers to each of the seven wards, under Captain Springsteen. With many changes of number and disposition of party character and degrees of efticiency the force has remained and grown till it is considered to be as efficient a body of its kind as any in the country. Merchants' Police. — This, as its name implies, is a body of watchmen paid by the business men along their "beats," but given police power by the city. SIXTH DEPARTMENT— 1837. AMUSEMENTS. Theatres. — The first dramatic exhibition in the town was in the winter of 1823, in the dining room of Carter's Tavern, and the actors were a Mr. Smith and wife. In 1837 an actor by the name of Lindsey opened a regular theatre in a wagon shop opposite the Court House, and about 1840-41 opened again in the house previously occupied by the In- diana Democrat with A. A. Adams and Mrs. Drake as "stars." The News office now stands on the same site. In 1843 a New York Com- pany opened in the upper room of a carriage factory on the site of the Bates Block, but made a failure and no regular dramatic exhibi- tion was given here then, except the "Thespian Corps," an association of young men of the town, till 1853. Then F. W. Robinson, better known as "Yankee" Robinson, opened in Washington Hall for one winter, and the next, 1854-5, opened in the " Atheneum," upper room of a building on the north-west corner of Maryland and Meridian Sts. This was occasionally kept as a theatre for some years. In 1857-8 Valentine Butsch built the firs't reg- ular edifice expressly f6r a thertre, the Metro- politan, and it was opened in September, 1858. A number of celebrated actors have appeared on its stage, including Forrest two or three times and Madame Ristori once. It is still flourishing in the same place, on the corner of Washington and Tennessee Sts. In the fall of 1868 Mr. Butsch completed an incomplete block on the south-east corner of Illinois and Ohio Sts., and opened it as a theatre called the "Academy of Music." This was burned in 1876. In 187s the "Grand Opera House" wai opened in the interior of the Martindale Block, with a passage to Pennsylvania St., and about three years ago "English's Opera House," in the interior of his splendid build- ing one quarter of Circle St. and one of the largest and finest dramatic structures in the West, was opened. Besides these, there are several minor theatrical shows of the "variety" species, as the "Zoo" and "Crone's Gardens Sara Bernhardt played one night at English's in 1880, and Gerster and Patti have sang there since. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. i)99 SEVENTH DEPARTMENT— 1831. RAILROADS. As early as February, 183 1, the Legislature chartered six railroad companies, all to con- nect Indianapolis with points on the Ohio River, except one, which was to connect it -with the Wabash at Lafayette. Nothing came -of this premature enterprise. But two months afterward a little steamer called the " General Hanna," after one of the pioneer settlers in the town, came up the river from the Ohio .and roused the anticipations of the future for the village into extravagance. The new navi- gation proved as idle as the railroad transpor- tation. The " General Hanna" ran aground <3n Hog Island a few days after on the back trip, stuck for six weeks and never came back. Nor did any other steamer, though two or three have come up to within 40 or 50 miles. Some of the litter of railroads of 183 1 were abandoned, but in 1835 some were rechartered, .among them the Madison Road, and in 1836 the state's general "internal improvement sys- tem" absorbed it and carried it as far as Vern- on with a flatbar rail by 1841. Madison. — In 1842 this road, completed for 20 miles with flat rails, was sold to a company, the state's big improvement system having collapsed, and the state's big debt having been suspended for a time. It was completed to In- dianapolis October i, 1847, and with its arrival <;ame the first impulse of -industrial and com- mercial development. Leading man John Brough. Jeffersonville. — This road was begun at the Ohio Falls in 1848, and opened for busi- ness to Edinburg, 30 miles south of Indiana- polis in 1852. For a time its trains run over the Madison track to this city. In 1853 it leased the Madison Road, and in 1863 ab- sorbed it, making the "Indiana, Jeffersonville & Madison." Leading man, Dillard Rickets. Pellefontaine or Bee Line — This road was chartered in 1848, finished to Pendleton in the winter of 1850. In the winter of 1852 it was completed entirely 84 miles, to the state line at Union City. It was consolidated with the Ohio part of the Lake line in 1859, and with the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati in 1868, then getting the name usually gone by, the " Bee Line. Projector and principal man ex-Senator O. H. Smith. Terre Haute, or Vandalia. — Chartered in 1846, surveyed and contracts let in 1849, ■work begun in 1850 and finished in 1852, its depot having been built a year before to be Teady. Projector and chief man Chauncey Rose. ' Cincinnati. — 1853, was builf'peace meal," first to Lawrenceburg as the " Lawrenceburg & Upper Mississippi Road," because the Mad- ison Road beat its application for a charter to Cincinnati, fearing its competition. Then to Cincinnati, and the road became the Indiana- polis & Cincinnati. In 1855 it got a separate track in the bed of the old " White Water Canal." In 1866 it was consolidated with the Lafayette Road as the I. C. & L. Recently it has been changed, and is now the I. C. St. L. & C. Leading man H. C. Lord. Lafayette. — Began in 1849, finished to Indianapolis 1852, consolidated with the Cin- cinnati in 1868. Leading men Albert S.White and William F. Reynolds. Central Indiana, or Pan Handle. — Organized in 1851, completed to the state line December, 1853. In 1863 it was consolidated with the Ohio part of the Ime into the "In- dianapolis & Columbus Road." In 1867 it was consolidated with the Pittsburgh, Cincin- nati & St. Louis Line, making the "Pan Han- dle." Leadingmen Samuel Hannah and John S. Newman. Peru. — Chartered in 1846, organized 1847, began work 1849, and finished 20 miles to Noblesville in the spring of iS^i, and com- pleted to Peru in 1854. It was run for a short time after its completion by the Madison Road, but in 1857 was sold out on its mort- gaged debt and has since be^h held by the bondholders, represented at first by Francis B. Cutting, of New York. Junction. — Began in 1850. The "Junction Company" and the "Ohio & Indianapolis Company" united in 1853 and worked fqr two years, when they were forced to stop by finan- cial troubles, and work was not resumed for nearly ten years. The road was completed to Indianapolis in 1868. It has since been con- solidated with the Cincinnati & Hamilton Road. Leading men Caleb B. Smith, Samuel W. Parker and Jonathan M. Ridenour. Vincennes. — A railroad to the lower Wa- bash was projected in 1836, re-projected in 1850, organized in 1853, and stopped then till 1865, when a new organization headed by General Ambrose E. Burnsidetook the pro- ject in hand and, finished the road to Indiana- polis in 1868. Crawfordsville, or the Indianapolis Bloomington ii Western. — This road was organized and managed largely by the late Samuel C. Willson, of Crawfordsville, but was for several years hampered by finaijcial embarassments so that it was only completed to Indianapolis in 1868, passing over the Van- dalia track from a point about a mile west of the town. Most of the time, however, it has used the St. Louis track and bridge. Within a year it has leased he "Indianapolis, Decatur & Springfield Road' and consolidated the two. St. Louis. — This road was but a very short time in course of incubation till it was hatched full fledged. It was largely owned by the PennsylvaniaCentral, which "needed a western connection o its own, and with plenty of money and experience it was rapidly built, taking but two or three years, and entering the city in 1870. Its track west of the river and its bridge are used by the I. B. & W. and L D. & S Indianapolis, Decatur & Springfield. — This line was projected 30 years ago as the "Illinois & Indiana Central,'* and part of it was graded or even advanced farther, but no 400 STATE OF INDIANA. practical service was got out of it till 1880, when it was completed to Indianapolis, and in a year consolidated with its companion road, the I. B. & W., as stated. Union Road and Depot. — This company was organized by the Madison, Terra Haute (Vandalia) & Bellefontaine companies in 1849, under the management of General Morris, O. H. Smith, E. J. Peck and Chauncey Rose. The Union tracks were laid in 1850 and the depot built in 1852-3. This structure was originally 420x120, but in 1866 was enlarged to 200 by an addition on the south. Plans for rebuilding and even removing it to a better location have been freely debated for two years or more. The Union company consists of five companies now. Belt Road. — This was first projected and a considerable section of the grading done by a company mainly organized from other rail- roads, like the Union Company, and managed by Thomas D. Kingan of Kingan & Co. But hard times following the panic of 1873 stopped work then or soon after ; and the scheme was renewed by a message of Mayor Caven in 1876, and the formation of a company which obtained the city's endorsement of a loan of $500,000, with which the work was completed iri the fall of 1877 from the Bee Line north- east to the I. C. & L. north-west at North Indianapolis, a distance of 13 miles, nearly half of it double tracked and all steel rails except the side tracks. The complete circuit of 19 miles will be made when needed. It takes round the city about 1,000 freight cars a day Summary. — About 120 passenger trains ar- rive and depart at the Union Depot every day. The weekly average of freight cars is about 16,000, of which 12,000 are loaded, or an an- nual Ireightage of 624,000 cars, each carrying an average of 12 tons, or a total tonage of 6,240,000. This is equal to the capacity of 6,240 steamers of 1,000 tons each, and that is a daily business equal to iS 1,000-ton ships. Every county in the state but three can be reached by railroad from the Capital. • An ex- tension eastward of the I. B. & W. road is nearly completed, and a road northward through Delphi is advancing. These will make 15 roads centering here. EIGHTH DEPARTMENT— 1847. MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES. Situation. — Indianapolis stands in a vast plain, nowhere obstructed by hills or large rivers. The opportunity to spread is illimita- ble. Consequently there can never be such high prices for good manufacturing sites as are constantly exacted in localities of restricted area. At any given line a buyer has only to go a few yards further out to get as cheap a lot as he could have got nearer a few yean before. The difference is only in the distance to business centers, and this is of little conse- quence, especiallv to the workmen in indus- trial establishments, who want homes and lots of their own, and have railroad conveyance in every direction. Cheap sites make a big advantage for the location of manufactures. Transportation.— As already noticed, In- dianapolis is provided with railroads almost as profusely as its limits will allow room for. Thirteen— including the old Madison road- are completed, and two approaching comple- tion. Most of the towns in the state can be reached and a return made in a day. The ef- fect is seen in the immense freight business of the city, as above specified. Fuel. — The sources of cheap and constant motive power are close, abundant and unfail- ing. The state's coal field covers one-fifth of its whole area, nearly 7,000 square miles, and it is entered by five railroads terminating at Indianapolis, the I. D. &S.„the I. B. & W., the I. & St. L., the I. & T. H., the I. & V. The different grades of coal suit all possible demands, as has been proved by thousands of tests. One is a good steam coal, another good gas coal, another, the celebrated "block coal," is the best iron-working fuel on earth, being really a mineral charcoal, almost wholly free from sulphur and phosphorous and burning without fusing like wood or charcoal. This feature is especially valuable in smelting iron, and with the absence of all deleterious elements like sulphur, makes it first of all metalic manu- facturing fuel known. The competition of five railroads will keep it cheap, and its abundance is beyond exhaustion. At the present rate of coal production in England, the Indiana coal production will last 600 years longer than any establishment now in existence will want to use it, probably. Health. — Although infested by malarial disorders in its infancy, the city has been as free from them as other towns since the gen- eral clearing of the country and drainage of swamps. The death rate is but 19 in 1,000, and that is lower than any city of the same size in the Union or any in England. No de- structive epidemics have ever reached it, neither small-pox, cholera or yellow fever, though occasional cases have occurred. It has a large and well conducted hospital, and a strict system in the interest of health as well as convenience equal to any city in the same sit- uation. Taxes. — The city debt of Indianapolis is about a million and a half and cannot be in- creased. Its tax rate is limited to $1.10 09 $100 and cannot be exceeded. No loan can be made but tor current expenses without special authority. The city tax" last year was $1.07 on $100. The state and county taxes together last year amounted to 63 cents on $100. The total of all taxes, city, state and county, for roads, schools. State House and all civil purposes, was $1.70 on $100. There is no city in the country with the same popula- tion and business interests with so low a rate of aggregate taxation. Resources. — No location in or out of the state is surrounded by a better agricultural country, better grain crops, larger pork sup- plies, or so large and handy resources of STATE CAPITOL BUILDING, INDIANAPOLIS. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 401 hard wood, black walnut, oak, ash, beech, sugar or poplar. It is the great c'enter of the black walnut trade. TENTH DEPARTMENT— 1831. MANUFACTURES — PRIMITIVE. Until 1847, when the Madison Railroad was completed, Indianapolis was little different in its industrial developments or prospects from most country towns. It had 6,000 inhabitants and a city government that year, but its manu- facturing capabilities embraced only the usual custom work of tailors, shoemakers, carpen- ters, masons, blacksmiths, millers and so on, with a little foundry work, wool spinning and weaving and a little pork packing. Ginsing had been extensively cured tor several 1 years, but had run out before the railroad came in. An iron foundry west of the river had opened in 1832, but closed in three or four years. A large grain and lumber mill and woolen factory was opened in 1837 by a com- pany but never amounted to anything and was abandoned in 1835. A losing speculation in pork packing was attempted in 1835 and re- newed with better success in 1840. A second foundry begun by R. Underbill in 1835 con- tinued in custom work for 20 years, and a lin- seed oil mill of that time was carried on for several years and dropped. Wool had been manufactured in a mill on the canal "race" at the river by Scudder & Hannaman, and an- other on on the canal, near Fall Creek, by N. West, from 1839 — connected with a little cot- ton spinning in the latter — but neither flour- ished until some years after they passed into other hands, about 1847. In 1838 Nicholas McCarty raised hemp on his farm on the west side of the river and manufactured it for four or five years, but it did not pay. About the same tirtie Young & Pottage, hardware deal- ers, had carpenters' planes made by J. J. Nash —an industry never renewed. In 1835 Wm- ^pears, a Scotchman, began the first stone cut- tmg, and in 1838 Mr. Protzman began the manufacture of soap in a small way, with little success. In 1839 William Sheets began the manufacture of paper, on the canal, at the head of the "race," near Market St., and car- ried it on successfully for manj^ years, 20 probably. Two potteries were maintained for awhile,"but never did much and died soon. Tobacco was the most successful manufacture of this first era of the city's industrial history. It was begun in 1835, simultaneously with the first brewery, and continued by the proprietors. Scudder & Hannaman, until 1843, when it changed hands, and the new proprietor failing soon, a receiver managed the business and closed it out two or three years before the completion of the railroad. The great indus- trial enterprise and failure of this primitive period was the "Steam Mill," built by a com- pany of three of the leading pioneer citi- zens, James M. Ray, Nicholas McCarty and James Blake. The machinery for a saw mill, grist mill and a woolen spinning mill was ob- tained from Cincinnati and brought here partly by the only steamer that ever came — as already noticed— and partly by wagons in 1831. The company was chartered in 1828, and the building (a five story frame with the attic) was erected in 1830-31; the affair began business in 1831-32 and died out in 1835. It was a bad beginning (or industrial enterprises in tl^e new backwoods capital. The building was subse- quently used for a time by Messrs. Geisendorff for a woolen mill, but abandoned in a year or two, and it was burned in 1853 by the "thieves and strumpets who had made it a haunt since its abandonment. From the time of this en- terprise one may fairly date the beginning of the manufactures of the city. There had been none before but the curing of ginsing and the milling and the family wool carding of all new settlements. A little distillery had been maintained for a time southwest of the town, on the other side of the river, but that 'never amounted to much. With this long sketch of the industrial condition of Indianapolis prior , to the completion of the first railroad, or to the time when its speedy completion was assured — the first of the year 1847 — the origin and production of existing industrial enterprises may be tjiken up. MANUFACTURES — PRESENT. Pork Packing. — This is the oldest of the city's industries in continuous existence, as well as the largest always. The first attempt was a failure, as is commonly the case with an enterprise modeled on too large a scale for the coramunitj-. It was made by James Brad- ley, now of Johnson County, in 1835. He bought slaughtered hogs of farmers, and cut and packed them in an abandoned pottery shop on the site of the present Chamber of Commerce. Nothing further was attempted for about five years, when Mr. John H. Wright, of Richmond, came here and opened a dry goods store, and began buying slaugh- tered hogs of farmers for dry goods, packing them in an old blacksmith shop on the north- west corner of Maryland and Meridian Sts., and shipping them off by fiat-boats during the spring floods. He was joined by his father-in- law, the late Jeremiah Mansur, and this sort of business was kept up until the completion of the Madison Railroad in the fall of 1847. Most of the packing was done at Broad Rip- ple. From the time railroad transportation became possible the business increased rapidly. The late Isaiah Mansur joined his brother, and the Mansurs and Mr. Wright killed their hogs in a building on the river bank at the west end of the old bridge, and packed them in a build- ing on the west side of what is now the depot of the Jeffersonville Railroad. About the same time — 1847, 1S48 — Benjamin I. Blythe and Edwin Hedderly built a house and began killing and packing, where Frank Lander's house is now. It would be interesting to know something of the extent of the business at this time, but no record was made except on the ledgers of the packing houses, but such information as is attainable makes it probable ' 402 STATE OF INDIANA. that the number of hogs killed by both parties during "the season" — and no other killing was known then — did not exceed 20,000. In 1873-4 it '"'^s 295.766; in 18S0, 746,488. The second period of the business may he considered as continuing unchanged, e.tcept by growth, until now. It lias grown steadily, except as the condition of the market has caused fluctuations. The only exception to the steady advancement of the pork business was a "boom" in 1873, when three new houses were started, Ferguson's, Holmes & Brad- shaws, and Coffin's. These, except one, were rather enlarged continuations of former enter- prises than wholly new ones. Tracing for a moment the particulars of the development of this important business, it may be noticed that the first addition to the two houses of 1847-48 was made in 1852-53 by Macy & McTaggart in a house at the east end of the Vandalia Railroad bridge. It is gone, .now, entirely. In 1855 Colonel Allen May • built a house near the Crawfordsville road bridge, and packed there until he failed, dur- ing the panic of 1857 ; his house was burned in 1858. So his enterprise died and left no trace anywhere. The big addition to the pork in- dustry was made in 1S64 by Kingari, and to him the city is indebted for the introduction of the only important improvement recently made in it. That is the "summer packing." The value of this change is almost incalcula- ble, if all its consequences are considered. It has vastly enlarged the aggregate of business; itjhas employed hundreds of men who would otherwise have been idle; it has given the farmer a constant instead of a periodical mar- ket for his hogs, and it has kept up a move- ment of money and business, when without it there must have been more or less sluggish- ness and possible stricture of business. In the summer of 1880 Kingan killed 277,270 hogs. The burning of Ferguson's house in February, 1881, reduced the business of the past year, and the shortage of crops helped the mischief so that the aggregate of 1881 was a little less than half a million. Fluctuations like this are in- evitable in all industries, and in pork more than most others. In 1873 the number of hogs killed was 295,766, value $7,614,000, In 1878 it was 766,006; in 1879, 667,000; in 1880, 746,- 500; in 1881, 472,494, the falling off being the effect of short crops and bad times gerierally for agricultural affairs. The general result has been an advance, as the number in 1877 was only 420,000. This year the promise of good crops, if realized, will fully restore the deficiency. The total value of hog products in 1880 was $10,516,000, and the number ofhands employed 1,235. IRON MANUFACTURE. The first attempt at the manufacture of iron here was made about three years earlier than the first attempt at pork packing. It resulted in much the same way. R. A. McPherson & Co. put up a building at the west end of the National road bridge for an iron foundry in 1832, and kept up a spasmodic business till 1S35 and quit. In that year Robert Underbill established a foundry on North Pennsylvania St., east side, just above Vermont, where the Second Presbyterian Church now stands, and here for 20 years he maintained the first "pay- ing" iron manufactory in the city. It was a stnall business and did only such casting as was required by country customers, millers and farmers. The amount of it, of course, is purely conjectural, but no reasonable conject- ure can make it more than a few thousands of dollars a year. The " boom" in this, as in several other in- dustries, as already noticed, came with the completion of the tirst railway in 1847. At that time Watson & Voorhees established the Eagle Machine Works, in which they were succeeded in 1850 by Hasselman & Vinton. Two destructive fires in close succeission in i852-'s3 obstructed their progress, but in spite of their losses they added the manufacture of threshing machines and agricultural imple- ments to their business in time to make a most creditable exhibition in 1853 at the first State Fair. Not long after this Mr. Underbill aban- doned his Pennsylvania St. foundry and estab- lished a machine shop on the north bank of the creek, at the crossing of the same street, now enlarged into the Sinker & Davis establish- ment. In 1850 Mr. Root started his stove foundry on the same street, near South St., and Mr. Haugh began making iron railing on the same street, on the west side, near Georgia. Later came the Phoenix Works, the Novelty Works, the Quaker City Works, the Atlas Works, Heatherington & Berner's, Dean Bros., the File Factory, Atkins Sheffield Saw Works and, in 1858, the greatest addition of all, the Rolling Mill, at first, and for some years a failure, but soon redeemed and made the most important of the city's iron industries. No complete statistics of this important in- dustry, prior to 1873, are attainable, but for that year the secretary of the Board of Trade makes a full and accurate report, which shows that the foundries and machine shops turned out for 1872, $1,375,000 worth of work, and for 1873 $1,421,000 worth, used, $878,000 of capital and employed 633 hands. The rolling mill turned out $1,400,000 worth of rails in 1872 and $1,580,000 in 1873, employed $900,- 000 capital, and 475 hands. Malleable Iron Works turned out $175,000 worth of work in 1873, with a capital of $115,000 and the em- ployment of 70 hands. File works turned out $47,000 worth of product with $21,000 of cap- ital and 46 hands. Edge tools, $15,000 of product, $5,000 capital, 9 hands. The aggre- gate of all forms of industry dealing with iron or steel, except agricultural implements, was in 1873, in product $3,238,000, capital $1,919,- 000, hands 1,233. I" 1880 the aggregate pro- duct of foundries, machine shops, rolling mills and saw works was by the census and we have no later report— $3,869,000, and the num- ber of hands employed 2,241, an increase of 20 per cent, in product and nearly loo per cent, in the number of hands employed. These re- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 403 turns are but vague indications. They do hot present the same class of details with the same particularity, and consequently do not allow •comparisons except at one or two points. The product of the Rolling Mill, for instance, was larger, according to the estimates of the sec- retary, in 1880 and 1881—24,000 tons — than iu any years previously, but the value of the pro- duct has declined since 1873 and the total value returned in 1881 is less than in 1S73. By September i the Steel Mill will be in operation with a force of 400 to 500 hands, and will turn out about $3,000,000 of steel rails annually. Within a few months past a large company has purchased the suspended iron foundry at Haughsville, west of the river, and will reopen with a force of several hundred hands, mak- ing one of the largest establishments of the kind in the country. LUMBER AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOD. Although the second largest in value of annual products, and altogether the largest in the force of hands it employs, the manufacture •of wood in all forms, with the trade in lumber, is the least satisfactorily exhibited in the re- ports attainable of all the industries of the city. It is impossible to obtain anything earlier than the Board of Trade report for 1873. However, the trade in lumber, hard and soft, as well as the manufacture of wood on an extended scale, are almost wholly the growth of the last 20 years. It would be a satisfaction to be able to trace the growth, by authentic details, of even three or four of the leading wooden industries, but there are no materials for comparison earlier than '73 that can be made available. As far as possible an exhibit of some of the leading manufacturers, and of the lumber trade, will be made within the period begin- ning with that year. The value of the lumber sold in the city in '73 was $4,942,000. In 1881 the receipts of lumber, exclusive of shingles, laths and staves — all three important items, but with no detail of amount or value in any report — were 152,902 M's, the value of which at the average of prices for that year, taking ' ■"common stuff" with the best, would be about $6,000,000. How much shingles, staves and laths would add to this cannot be conjectured even by lumber dealers, with accuracy enough to allow it to enter into a comparison of the annual amount of business. Something more ■definite and satisfactory is found in the reports of cooperage and stave products.. In 1873 the total value of products in this department of wood work was $181,000; in 1880 it was $1,106,861. It employed 127 hands in 1873, and 690 in 1881. The furniture product of 1873 was $735,000, with 356 hands. In 1881 it was $1,074,600, wilh 1,316 hands. The aggregate products of all the industries of the city, employing wood or lumber wholly or mainly in their operations, was in 1873 $3,01 3,- 200, and the force of hands 2,570. In 1880 the aggregate product of the same class of industries, as far as it can be extracted from the census report, was $5,867,000, and* the number of harfds 4,914. Indianapolis is, and has from the first, been the center of the hardwood lumber and black walnut trade. Of its extent and progress some idea is afforded by a comparison of the reports of '73 and '79, '80 and '8i, though they are not in a shape to allow a ready use for such pur- poses. In 1873 the total sales of lumber were 1 19,800,000 feet, "of which,'" says the Board of Trade, "about one-half was black walnut," that is about 60,000,000 feet. In 1872 the total value of sales of all forms of lumber was $4,016,931, against $4,942,000 in 1873, a very large growth in one year. In 1879 the total receipts of lumber were 104,537 M's, while 12,180,000 feet of logs were received by rail and 4,000,000 feet by wagon, "about half of which was walnut," that is about 8,ocjo,ooo feet of walnut logs. The proportion of wal- nut in the lumber received is not stated, but if it was as large as the proportion in 1873 the walnut trade in 1879 would be about 60,000,000 feet, just what it was in 1S73. The failure of advance in this trade is easily accounted for. • The black walnut does not grow to a mechant- able magnitude in a year or two. It takes more nearly a century. So as trees disappear the trade is bound to decline. There is noth- ing to replace the loss. In 1S80 the receipt of lumber was 111,231,000 feet, and 8,520,000 feet of logs were received by rail, and 4,000,000 feet by wagon. Of these latter receipts only one-eighth was walnut and one-half oak, showing a rapid waste of the walnut growth of the state. In 1881 the receipts of lumber were 152,902,000 feet, but no receipts of logs are reported, and no estimate is made of the proportion of walnut. There can be little doubt of its rapid decline, however, and its extinction, or something very near it, can not be far oft". A very large addition to this class of mate- rial and products has been made within two or three years by the Standard Oil Stave Factory, employing 125 hands, and turning out — it can't be said how large a value of work, because it is sent East to be finished in barrels. Besides this, the car works have been established since the summer of 1881, and they employ 500 to 600 hands, and have a capacity for the employment of 1,000. What the annual products may be can't be told, as at this writing they have not finished a year. GRAIN AND ITS PRODUCTS. In tni's important branch of the city's com- merce and industry, the facts upon which to construct an exhibit of the progress from time to time are as impossible to come by, beyond the earlier part of the last decade, as in otheV branches. Milling has, of course, been a lead- ing industry ever since the city was laid out. It usually is in agricultural communities. But it does not always become a commercial enterprise, even where it is an indispensable part of a community's industry. Here it was 404 STATE OF INDIANA. not till the opening of railway transportation made it so. We had a flouring mill here on the old and now nearly extinct Bayou as early as 1823. We had another on Fall Creek still earlier. In 1S38 or '39 Nathaniel West built another on Fall Creek, at what is now the north-west corner of the city, then clear out of town on the Michigan Road and called " Cot- ton Town." In 1840 John Carlisle built an- other on the banks of the canal race, near where Gibson's mill is now. This was burned down in 1856, but at once rebuilt. In 1848 Morris Morris and some of his sons built an- other at the south-east corner of Louisiana and Meridian Sts, where Walling's drug house now stands. This was burned in 1853 and never rebuilt. In 1847 Robert Underbill built one on the bluffs of the " glade," west of the Bluff Road, now S6uth Meridian St., which was run successfully for a few years, then spasmodically, and finally not at all, and was abandoned. It is now a mattress factory. These are the early mills in and near the city. Since their beginning there have been several larger than all the old ones put together which need no special mention in a general sketch of the business like this. The total value of grain sold in this city in 18^3 was over 3,000,- 000. The flouring mills produced a total value of $1,926,000, with $635,000 capital and 96 hands. In 1879 the sales of wheat amounted to 7,717,750 bushels, worth, at the average prices of that year, over $8,000,000. The sales of corn were 12,647,000, at the average price of that year worth $5,000,000. The product of flour that year was 210,822 barrels. In 1880 the total of the grain sales by Board of Trade was 17,067,278 bushels, valued at $9,791,124. Adding sales outside the Board, estimated at 2,500,000, the total for 1880 was $12,291,124. The total production of flour was 250,000 bar- rels, a gain of nearly 50,000 barrels over the year before. In i88i there was a decrease in the receipts of nearly 4,089,503 bushels ; the crop all over the country being short. That of this state fell off 16,500,000 bushels. The flour product fell off 11,129 barrels from the same cause. All grain products were reduced with the reduction of the crop. The total milling capacity of the city is now ' about 2,000 barrels a day. In addition to the manufacture of wheat flour, a large business is done in the manufacture of corn flour, hom- iny and grist. There are three mills in the city applied exclusively to this class of milling. One of them has been erected since the spring. Each of these has a capacity for 500 to 2,000 bushels of corn a day. The product in 1881, was 12,000 barrels of meal and corn flour, 22,000 barrels hominy and grist, and 4,500,000 pgunds of feed. BREWERIES. The product of breweries might have been properly counted with flour and grain pro- ducts, but the change of form of grain is so different and the business so peculiar that it is better presented by itself. Brewing is no new industry here, though in its present extent it is among the newest. As early as 1835 one John L. Young established a brewery on Maryland St., between the line of the coming canal and West St., south side, and maintained it until about the year 1843. He was succeeded in it by Mr. Laux and later by Mr. Meikel. It was- long ago abandoned and torn down. Mr. Mei- kel, after the abandonment of the Maryland St. brewery, converted the "Carlisle House" — originally erected and used as a hotel— into a brewery, and used it for that purpose until within the last decade. Mr. Laux established a brewery in the eastern part of the city after leaving the Maryland St. old brewery and con- tinued it until his death. Frank Wright began and maintained for several years an ale brewery on or near the site of the large Maus lager beer brewery, about the time the war broke out. C. F. Schmidt's enterprise, now the most considerable in the state, was com- menced earlier than Wright's. Lieber's and Maus's are both later. The beer product of 1873, by the Board of Trade report, was $317,- 000, with a capital of $125,000 and 45 hands. In 1880, the last report that has been made or published, the value of the beer product was- $477,000 and the number of the hands em- ployed 74. The production now is over $500,- 000. BAKERIES. "Baking and brewing" have been twin in- dustries, as far as popular association and lit- erature could make them so, from time immemorial. So a brief statement of the baking business will be as appropriately con- nected here as anywhere. Bakeries are old institutions here, but baking as a manufacture, to supply a commercial as well as domestic - demand, is the growth of the time during and since the war, mainly, and belongs to the sec- ond period of the city's industrial history. In 1873 the business employed 90 men and $44,- 500 of capital and produced $302,700 value of bread, crackers, cake and other like products. In 1880 there were 26 establishments, employ- ing 169 men and giving $404,371 worth of pro- duct. There is no need to enlarge on the obvious production from these comparisons. The steady advance of all the classes of indus- tries cited, embracing all the leading ones of the city, is a lesson plain enough for the "way- faring man." TEXTILE FABRICS. As important as this branch of industrial enterprise is in some cities it has never as- sumed proportional prominence here. Yet it is too important to be passed into the "ruck" of "miscellaneous" industries. In the earliest days of the settlement we had "woolen mills," but they wee mills for carding wool for the women of the period to spin on their old-fash- ioned wheels, not for spinning by machinery and weaving into cloth for sale. That form off industry dates from about the year 1S39. Some preparations were made for it in the old steam mill in 1882, but they came to nothing. In 1839 Scudder & Hannaman began the comi^ CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 405 plete manufacture of wool on the site of the Water Works, where they were succeeded in 1845 by Merritt & Coughlen. Simulteneously with Scudder & Hannaman, Nathaniel West began the manufacture of cotton and wool on a raceway from the canal, near where the Michigan road crossed the canal, then called "Cottontown." In 1847 the Geisendorff Broth- ers began the manufacture of wool in the old steam mill, but advanced so slowly that they abandoned the place and began anew In their present factory on West Washington St., where their success has been ample. Merritt & Coughlen built their present mill in 1856. In 1S66 a company built a large mill near the river, north of Washington St., where cotton spinning has been successfully carried on ever since. The product of textile goods in 1873 was $950,000, with $395,000 capital and 200 hands. The census report of 1880 covers but a part of the ground covered by the Board of Trade report, or otherwise it would show a less decided decline in this industry. Still there has been a large decline without doubt, as the most complete returns possible would •show. In 18S0 but 135 hands were employed in this business and the product was but $300,- 000. This is the only large decline in any industry ever established in this city that is still in existence. It is but fair to add, how- ever, that the manufacturers deny that thei-e has been any decline at all and assert the offi- cial reports are incorrect. PAPER, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING. Like all other towns in the United States, printing of all kinds was done here by news- paper establishments until within the last 25 years, and it is only within half that time that job printing and publishing can be regarded as an industry wholly disconnected from news- papers. Not that there is no connection main- tained any longer, because there is, but that the connection is no longer deemed indispensa- ble. What the annual product of this indus- try has been there no means of judging, as no reports have ever been made, even by the Board of Trade, but some idea of its magni- tude and importance may be obtained from the census report of 1880, where it appears that "printing and publishing" occupied 25 estab- lishments, employed 707 hands and turned out a value of product of $726,857. The manufacture of paper, a closely associ- ated industry, was began here by William Sheets, on the raceway of the canalat the Mar- ket St. crossing, in 1839, on the completion of the canal from Broad Ripple to the city, and was maintained by him for many years in con- nection with a job printing establishment and bindery. A wrapping-paper mill was started in 1864 by Gay & Braden on the canal "race," but it has gone down since, and the only man- ufactory of paper remains ift the very solid and durable one of Saulsbury & Co., estab- lished by McLene & Mclntyre in 1863. The product of this mill in 1870 was $110,000. In 1873 it was with that of the other mill, as re- ported to the Board of Trade, $325,000, and employed 130 hands and $150,000 of capital. No statement appears in the census report, an illustration of the care expended in the com- pilation of that precious document, as striking as its omission of all notice of the product and force of hands at the Rolling Mill. In the production of p^per there has certainly been no decline, or only such as may be due to the changes of the market. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. This has always been an extensive industry and is now larger than it ever was before. In i88o-^we have returns for no other year — it employed 306 hands in 31 houses and produced $324,000 worth of work. OIL AND VARNISH. This is a recent industry, but one of consid- erable importance, employing 22 hands in eight houses and producing .$220,000 of oils and varnishes. MERCHANT TAILORS. This is one of the most recent of the indus- tries extended from old-fashioned custom work to commercial magnitude and uses. In 1873 its product was $737,o(X), with $190,000 capital and 301 hands. In 1880 there were 28 establishments, with 403 hands and a product of $778,000. MARBLE CUTTING. In early times stone-cutters here were con- fined wholly to the making of tombstones, but not of marble. Very little marble was seen in those days. This melancholy monu- mental industry is still the leading form of. stone work outside of building and its connec- tions. In 1873 the industry employed $105,- 009 capital, 45 hands and produced $178,000 worth of work. In 1880 it produced $237,235 and employed 114 hands in ii establishments. TIN AND COPPER WORK. This is a primitive industry, simply "grown up with the country." In "1873 the product was $261,000, with $71,000 of capital and loS hands. In 1880 its product was $324,429, with 221 hands in 33 establishments. In this is included galvanized iron work, a large amount of which is done, in various uses. SADDLES AND HARNESS. This, like tiie preceding industry, has grown up with the general development of business. But within about 10 years or less the manu- facture of harness has become a sort of specialty of machine work, and now a prettier and better set of harness can be sold for $10 than used to be sold for $25, notwithstanding the advance in the cost of leather. This is due to the improvement of the sewing machine, which enables stitching to be done on the heaviest parts of the work. The Sulgrove Brothers are the pioneers of this form of the business and the largest producers. In 1873 the saddle and harness product was $184,000, with $61,000 capital and 96 hands. In 1880 its product was $193,000, with 109 hands, in 19 establishments. • 406 STATE OF INDIANA. The manufacture of starch was established here in 1867 by W. F. Piel and some asso- ciates. It is now the most extensive factory of its class in the state and ships its products to all parts of the world. No report of it ap- pears since that of the Board of Trade of 1873, when the product is given as $ioo,coo, with $25,of their business and the scope of their opera- tions have been considerably enlarged, their annual transactions at the present time aggre- 412 STATE OF INDIANA. gating more than $150,000. The premises occupied at the above named location embrace a ground space of 80x120 feet and the build- ings used for sales, storage and manufacturing purposes, a cut of which is here given, princi- pally four stories in height, is 40x125 feet in ■dimensions, besides a rear building 20x40 feet, where during the busy season, embracing the imonths ot October, November and December, 150 hands are employed in the various pro- -cesses of manufacturing and packing the cele- irated brands of family mince meat, fruit-but- Jters, jellies, etc., for which this company have .acquired a national reputation and a trade .extending to all sections of the United States. Steam power i« employed and the various de- jpartments are specially adapted for manufac- turing standard and reliable goods of the finest -quality by methods secured to this firm by let- ters patent from the United States Govern- ment. Their products have from the very incipiency of their enterprise been regarded by the trade and by consumers as standards in itheir respective lines, and the company an- nounce their determination in the future to defy competition as to quality and price. Owing to the admirable transportation facili- ties afforded by the numerous railroads con- verging at this point, the company is enabled to give their customers the most favorable Tates to all points in the United States and Canda, and as patrons are guaranteed against ^ny loss by fermentation, the advantages of forming business relations with this house are readily suggested. Mince meat and apple but- ter are packed in three and five pound her- metically sealed cans, especiall adapted for .Southernxlimate and for easy transportation ■in the mountainous districts of the far West. The comyany also fatten and slaughter their own cattle, thereby ensuring the best quality of beef in their mince meats, which Is a most important desideratum. The individual mem- bers of the company as at present organized 4ire David M. Adams, James C. Adams and M. V. Adams. The former is a native of New York State and was born in Ulster •County, where his early life was spent in agri- cultural pursuits. His first business expe- rience was as a manufacturer of brick in West Chester County, N. Y., at which he was en- gaged for about ten years and accumulated considerable means, which he subsequently lost by endorsing for others, compelhng hint to again commense at the foot of the ladder. He was engaged in commercial pursuits in New York Statp until 1866, when he removed to this city and established a mercantile brokerage, which he successfully conducted until becoming associated with and organizing the present industrial enterprise. Mr. James C. Adams is a native of Duchess County, N. Y., and after completing his literary educatiop was employed as a clerk in a mercantile house in New York City until removing to Indian- apolis in September, 1876, and engaging in his present business as above noted. Mr. M. V. Adams is a native of Middlesex County, N. J., and became |associated with this company on its organization. The laudable efforts of this representative company to place upon the market a high grade of merchandise in their line have met with a most gratifying degree of encouragement. ^TNA LIFE INSURANCE, One of the most important subjects which have for the past quarter of a century com- manded the public attention is that of life insurance; and the most practicable and eco- nomical means by which a man may througW; a moderate annual expenditure make proviso ions for his family when death shall have deprived them of his protection, is a matter of great importance to all. The number of com- panies and diversity of methods, their annual increase, the assiduity with which agents press their respective .claims, the books, pamphlets and circulars which are disseminated, and the large space occupied by their announcements in the press, all unite in creating a spirit of inquiry on this interesting subject. It has been only by degrees and careful investigatioi based upon long practical experience, that thi^ most benificent systems have been brought to their present perfection. While it is true that in the science and theory of life insurance wonderful strides toward perfection have been attained, it is equally true that the laws gov^ erning such organizations are deficient and in many instances operated with positive injury by fostering and protecting insurance organ%, zations that are being launched on the con- fiding public in almost every town and hamlet Instead of capital, they have discovered a new theory, by which they are enabled to insure a man's life (or, if need be, his property) with- out the use of money. While it is universally conceded that every prudent man should pro- vide for the future 'by insuring his life, it is no less important that the refiability and respons- ibility of the company should be ascertamed before entering into a contract. Benevoleii and co-operative societies of late years have assumed formidable proportions in the field of insurance. By many it is supposed that insur- ance costs less in the co-operative mutual benefit society than it does in the best old line life insurance company. This fallacious belief CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 41S is not based upon facts, as is conclusively shown by the following comparison taken from the official report for 1S82 of the Masonic Mutual Benefit on the one side and the .(Etna Life Insurance Company pf Hartford, Conn., on the other side, two of the most worthy repre- sentatives of the difierent methods of insur- ance: COST OF $1,000— Compared. MASONIC MUTUAL BENEFIT. [See annual report. Page 9] Age, 21 to 31 $11 80 " 31 "41 13 00 " 41 " 48 14 82 " 48 " 55 21 55 Cost per $1,000 for 1882. Average cost past ten years $16 04 " " " " " ^tna IS 96 ^TNA LIFE. Ten Year Term, Renewable Plan. Amount of Cash Net Cost Age. Prem. for 10 yrs. Betnrned. per Annum. 20 to 30. ... $110 90 ... $ 23 47. ... $ 8 74 25 " 3S 12640 3057 958 30 " 40.'. . . 146 70 . . . 39 90. ... 10 68 35 " 45.... 173 6o---- 52 57---- 12 10 40 " 50. . . . 210 20. ... 67 57. ... 14 26 45 " 55 261 40 82 86 . . . 17 85 50 " 60. . . . 331 70. . . . 98 80. ... 23 89 55 " 65 426 60. . . . 114' 60; ... 31 20 IN THE co-operative. 1. The amount of assessment is uncertain. 2. After your death the living members are assessed for money to pay your family. 3. If you fail to pay, whatever the cause, all you have paid is forfeited. 4. The young pay too much, the old not enough. 5. No assets, no reserve, no liability. 6. It has never been successful. 7. Over 19-20 have failed. 8. None have existed fifteen consecutive years. IN THE ^tna. 1. Your premium is a fixed sum. 2. Money in bank ; at your death it Is paid without rebate or delay to your family. 3. None forfeitable after three payments. 4. Each pays for his own risk, not for others. 5. Over $27,000,000 assets, $3,200,000 re- serve. 6. Over 60 years of success. 7. Less than 1-20 have failed. 8. .(Etna was organized in 1820. ■ The .^tna has, during a successful career extending over more than eighty years, passed triumphantly through the political and finan- cial crisis which have shaken tke country and all of its commercial, manufacturing and mon- etary institutions, and emerged unscathed the JEtna. is to-day, stronger than ever before, and presents a list of assets amounting to more than $28,000,000, which is a sufficient guarantee of its wise and conservative man- agement. This company has been represented in Indianapolis for more than a quarter of a century. Mr. Clifton, manager in chief of the Indianapolis office, is a native of this state, where he was, born in 1848. The company's- oflice is located in Talbott Block, cor. PennsyK vania and Market Sts. CITIZENS' NATIONAL BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS, Nos.ii and 13 East Washington St_ Among the many contemporaneous finan- cial institutions of the Capital City, the Citi- zens' National Bank of Indianapolis has since' its establishment in 1864, maintained a posi- tion of undoubted consideration. It was or- ganized under the National banking laws with a capital of $200,000, which was afterward increased, at the time of the absorption of the Fourth National Bank of Indianapolis, tO' $500,000, and subsequently reduced to $300,- 000 January i, 1878. This bank was first located in- Hubbard's old block on Washing- ton St., but in 186S-9 the present bank builds ing was erected, and occupied in 1869. The edifice is a substantial four stor^' stuucture • with basement, principally above ground, 30s 80 feet in dimensions, with a fine and imposing, front of cut stone, and the apartments occu- pied by the bank are among the finest and best arranged in the West, with comraodiou* fire and burglar proof vaults, directors' offices^ etc. The Board of Directors consists of John' Thomas, William Mansvir, J. H. Vajen, J. H. Baldwin and George B. Yandes. The operas tions of the bank are mainly in the line of general loans, discounts, deposits, exchange, collections, letters of credit, etc., and involve a general banking business in all branches pertaining to legitimate transactions of a finan- cial character, with correspondents in the principal metropolitan cities of America. The- officers of the Citizens' National are George B. Yandes, President, and George W. John- ston, Cashier. Mr. Yandes is a native and lifelong resident of Indianapolis and one of our most highly esteemed and pmiblic spiiitedi citizens. Mr. Johnston is a native of Belfast, Ireland, but came to the United States when but six years of age. He came tO' this state- in 1858, and in 1861 enlisted as a private sol- dier in the Fourth Indiana Battery,, and with that command participated in the battles of Corinth, Perrysville, Stone River, Mission Ridge, Chickamauga, and numerous other minor engagements and skirmishes with the enemy, receiving an honorable discharge in 1864 and returned to this city, where he held various responsible positions until 1868, at which time he accepted the position of general bookkeeper with this bank, and in January, 1881, was promoted to his present position of Cashier. The management of the Citizens' National is, and has been marked by a safe and conservative policy, which has greatly aided the strength and standing of the institu- tion, which is in financial circles conceded to be one of the most reliable monetary con- cerns of Indianapolis and the West. 414 STATE OF INDIANA. WOODBURN "SARVEN WHEEL" CO., Manufacturer.? of Vehicle Wheels, Bybee & Pratt, Proprietors. The extensive establishment which furn- ishes the subject matter for the present sketch and which is to-day the most extensive of its .jkind in the world was founded in a modest way and upon a comparatively small scale more than a quarter of a century ago for the manufacture of wagon material, and a few years later that special variety of vehicle wheels known to ttie trade as the "Sarven patent wheel." During this period there have been numerous changes in the fersonel of its management and proprietorship until in 1870 it was incorporated as the Woodburn Sarven Wheel Company under the laws of the state of Indiana. Several years later this company became the property of Mr. Addison Bybee and Mr. J. F. Pratt, these gentlemen having for several years previously held a large inter- est in the works, and under their efficient and energetic management the scope of its opera- tions has been considerably enlarged. The plant ot the present company comprises about seven acres, Upon which are erected commo- dious and substantial buildings for manufac- turing purposes equipped with special devices of wood working machinery propelled by a mammoth steam engine of 500 horse power. Upon these premises are also immense ware- houses, sheds, dry kilns, etc., and spacious yards for the storage of lumber and stock. An average force of over 500 skilled and ex- perienced workmen is employed, necessitating an annual disbursement for the item of labor alone of more than $200,000. The products of these works comprise every variety of vehicle wheels, Sarven patent band hub and plain wood hub, from those adapted to the lightest sulky to those intended for the most ponderous drays capable of sustaining a weight of six to eight ton. The Sarven wheel is the only wheel manufactured having a mortised wood hub and turned spokes, supported by flanges which are connected by rivets, and those produced by this company are made from the very best material and in the most thorough and substantial manner and their construction may be briefly described as fol- lows : The hubs and spokes are mortised and tenoned like the common wheel, but in addi- tion to this the spokes are mitered so as to form a solid arch outside of the hub. The face of the spoke is dressed with the most perfect accuracy by machinery; then two flanges made of choice malleable iron are fitted to the hubs and spokes and riveted through. This sustains and supports the arch formed by the spokes and yet leaves the same elasticity of wood in the hub and spokes that is in the common wheel. The standard wheels manufactured by this company are not ex- celled by any in the market, the best proof of this assertion being the largely increased de- mand for them from all sections of the United States and Canada and the rapid growth of the business transacted by the company. The sales for 1S70 were only about $150,000, while for the year 1882 they reached $600,000, and the indications are that 1883 will witness even a larger proportionate increase. CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY, Publishers of Reliable Standard Works, Office, 12 Vance Block. Among the recent accessions to the business enterprises of this inland metropolis, is that of the Curtis Publishing Cfompany, wl;iich has been formed for the purpose of presenting to the public works whose standard worth and excellence will commend them to public and private libraries, schools and homes. Among the valuable works, and one to which spfeial attention is given by this company, is one enti-; tied "Foot Prints of the Ages." The Americariv' Citizen's Treasury of facts — a complete book of the United States — a compendium of Amer- ican History and Federal Government, with a record of the rise and progress of the states and territories of the Union, together with the lives of the Presidents and a biographical! sketch of the representative men of the world. This work is strictly non-partizan and is the sequence of years of careful study, investigation and carefully compiled statistical information of the late J. W. Goodspeed, an author whose thoroughly practical comprehension of the requirements of the age has been evinced in the production of this invaluable work. For schools it is an educator; for families it is an elevator of sentiment in the production of choice and pure literature, and to every one it is a book of reference to such important facts in ancient and modern history as to make it indispensable, hence this article cannot fail to suggest careful consideration and inquiry for this work. This book is an epitome of the world's history, and is printed on good calen- dered paper and bound in one crown octavo volume of 1,230 pages. It contains 300 illus- trations, embracing ancient and modern cities, public buildings, with portraits of noted men, seals of each of the states of the Union. The work is presented in fine English cloth binding, with gilt center stamps, and sold at $3-75; also in extra leather library style at $4.50. The Curtis Publishing Company have secured the entire control of this work lor the United States, and for that matter, for the world. They have perfected their plans for securing orders through various agencies and: for publishing and supplying the work as it may be ordered, and this work can only be obtained through this firm or their authorized agents. Mr. E. M. Curtis, the manager of the business here in this and other standard publi- cations, is a native of Connecticut and was born at Norwalk, in that state, in 1838. For the past three years he has been associated with prominent publishing houses and pos- sesses that energy and comprehension of the requirements of the field of industry he has entered, which must result in the sale of use- ful literature and the success of his enterprise in this city and state. 416 STATE OF INDIANA. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Cor. Washington and Meridian Sts. This representative fiduciary institution was originally organized under the United States National Banking System in February, 1863, ■with a capital of $1,000,000. The original officers were Hon. W. H. English, President, and W. R. Nofsinger, Cashier. 'Some years later its management was vested in J. C. New, President, and John C. Wright, Vice Presi- dent; and in February, 1S7S, the toUowmg officers were elected: W. H. Morrison, Pres- ident, and J. C. McCutcheon, Cashier. In March, 1881, after the death of Mr. Morrison, Mr. A. D. Lynch succeeded to the Presidency, which position he has since acceptably filled. The original charter of the bank expired, by limitation, in September, 1881, and a new charter was obtained having a succession of twenty years from that date, with a capital stock of $460,000. The new organization, re- taining the same title and list of officers, suc- ceeded to the active business of the original, and to its list of stockholders at the same time was added a number of the most prominent and well known business men and capitalists of the city and state. The First National Bank is a designated United States depository and transacts a general banking business in loans, discounts, deposits, collections, etc., buys and sells government bonds, issues let- ters of credit on London and the continental cities, makes collections on all points in the United States and abroad, with correspondents in all the principal cities. Its New York re- serve agents are as follows: First National Bank of New York, Chemical National Bank and United States National Bank of New York, and its Directory is composed of the ioUowing well known citizens and capitalists : A. D. Lynch, President; J. C. McCutcheon, Cashier; Robert Browning, of Browning & Sloan, druggists; A. B. Conduitt, of Conduitt & Sons, grocers ; John C. Wright, of Indiana- polis Elevator Company, capitalist; E. F. Claypool, of Belt Railroad, Treasurer; W. P. Ijams, of Belt Railroad, Auditor ; A.L.Wright, of A. L. Wright & Co., carpets; J. P. Shipp, of Murphy, Hibben & Co., dry goods ; W. W. Johnston, of Johnston & Erwin, dry goods; B. F. Tuttle, of Tuttle & Jones, commission merchants. Mr. A. D. Lynch is a native of Georgetown, O., and after completing his literary education was elected President of the Brookville (Ind.) College, which position he filled during the years 1859 and i860. In 1865 he was prominently interested in the organi- zation of the First. National Bank of Shelby- ville and became its cashier, which position he retained for about ten years, resigning to accept the office of National Bank Examiner for the state of Indiana, by appointment under the United States Government. In 1881 he resigned this position to accept that of Presi- dent of the First National Bank of this city, an office for which his long experience in financial affairs and National Bank manage- 1 ment eminently qualify him. Mr. J. C. Mc- Cutcheon, Cashier, is a native of Newberg^ N. J., and previous to accepting his present; position in 1877 had been employed as book- keeper and accountant for various railroad; companies and wholesale business houses in. this and other cities. Under its present judi- cious and effective management the First National Bank occupies a place in the consid- eration of the general public justly entitling- it to a prominent position among the efficient and most reliable fiduciary institutions of this state and the West. HARRISON'S BANK, No. 15 East Washington St. This prominent banking institution dates- its inception from March, 1855, when it was. established at its present location, No. 15 East Washington St. The premises embrace the- entire floor, 21x100 feet in dimensions, the front portion being occupied for general bank- ing purposes, with private offices in the rear with fire and burglar proof vault and safe room. The capital stock of this bank is kept at $100,000 and the annual amount on deposit will not fall short of $600,000, embracing as. patrons many of the most prominent and active commercial operators in the city. They transact a general legitimate banking- business "in loans, discounts, deposits, collec- tions and exchange, with correspondents in all the principal cities of the Union, and rank among the most substantial and conservative institutions of the kind in the West. The in- dividual members of the firm, conducting and controling its operations, are Messrs. Alfred and John C. S. Harrison, who in addition to the interests involved in the banking business, are among the most extensive owners and stockholders in the United States EncausticTile- Works, of this city, noticed elsewhere. They are among our most energetic and public spir- ited citizens, ever foremost in the organization,, prosecution and promotion of all. enterprises which promise to advance the interests of our city and state and the public welfare. ' Mr.. Alfred Harrison is a native of Sparta, Tenn., and was born in 1802. He has resided in this, state since 1812 and first settled at Brookville, where he resided until 1823, since which time- he has been prominently identified with the- mercantile, manufacturing and financial inter- ests of Indianapolis. He was for many years, sngaged in mercantile pursuits and was also- associated with the old State Bank of Indiana.. Mr. John C. S. Harrison was born at Vincen- nes, Ind., in 1829, and has resided in this city since 1847. He commenced his business, career as a clerk and was afterwards engaged in general merchandising until 1854, becoming associated with this bank at the time of its organization in the following year. The suc- cess which has attended the operations of this- representative Institution through all the finan- cial vicissitudes of the country has been such as to reflect credit upon its management and. secure to it the highest public confidence. CITY OF INDIANAPpLIS. 417 Weir plow company, C. G. Root, Manager; Nos. 19, 21 and 23 North Tennessee St. The awkward and primitive looking loco- motive constructed by George Stephenson un- der such inauspicious circumstances, and the magnificent "steam horse" of the present day, drawing its magnificent palatial coaches laden with living cargoes, and its wondrous trains of valuable freight across our prairies, are built upon the same general principal, yet the ma- chine with which the great engineer astonished the unbelievers and doubters of his age is in- teresting now only as an illustration of the ■beginning of this great invention. The prim- itive agricultural implements of the past con- structed with the rude tools of our forefathers from the tough limbs and crotches of trees, used first as hoes, subsequently as plows, were similar in general principles to the magnificent plows of the nineteenth century which, with all their improvements in style, material and adaptability to difierent varieties of work, have never outgrown their resemblance to the fork- ed limbs of the primeval period. The plow of the past, like Stephenson's "Rocket," is abandoned, but the inventive faculties of diflfer- ent generations, inspired by the demands of modern civilization, have suggested improve- ments in both design and material, until the perfected plow of to-day is as much in advance of those of even a century ago as are our light- ning expresses in advance of the old style stage coach conveyances. The development of the wonderful resources of our fertile prairie lands has been mainly due to the facilities furnished by the manulacturers of improved machinery and implements by the means of which human labor has been enabled to achieve magnificent results, and the cereal products of our prolific soil been made accessible to the world. In no department of mechanical art has there been greater improvements made than in the con- struction of plows, and among the diversified varieties which have been successfully intro- duced, none have achieved so deserved a pop- ularity or acquired such phenomenal success as those manufactured by the Weir Plow Com- pany, whose works are located at Monmouth, 111. The immense sales which these plows have met with since the establishment of the branch office in this city in 1877, under the efiicient and energetic management of Mr. C. G. Root, have been such as to render espe- cially appropriate in the present review a brief sketch of their immense manufacturing estab- lishment previous to considering the history of this important branch. In the year 1862 Messrs. Weir & Mash commenced the manu- facture of steel plows and cultivators upon a small scale at Monmouth, 111., and so favor- ably were their products received by agricul- . turalists throughout the West that greatly increased facilities were speedily demanded, and in order to conduct the business upon a scale commensurate with the exigencies of the demand upon their resources a stock company was formed in 1867 and incorporated under the laws of the state of Illinois with am- ple means and Mr. W. S. Weir was elected President. The business rapidly increased, the firm confining their attention exclusively to plows and cultivators until the Centennial year, when, as a special feature, the manufac- ture of sulky plows was introduced, and since that time the operations of the company' have reached immense proportions, until the sum of $1,000,000 per annum is now required to conduct their extensive works, which, with possibly one exception, are to day the largest plow works ih the world. Their buildings covei' an aggregate ground space of about ten acres, and more than eight hundred operatives are regularly employed, a large portion of whom are skilled mechanics. Nearly 5,000 tons of the best imported steel, 400 carloads of iron and as many of wood are annually con- sumed in the manufacture of sulky, breaking, stirring', brush and double shovel plows, clip- pers, cultivators, seeders, harrows and various. other styles of farm utensils and implements. This company has at the present time more than 7,000 local agents in diflferent sections of the great West acting under instructions from their main office or from one of the branch houses, which are located at Kansas Citj', Mo.; Dallas, Texas; Columbus, C; St. Louis, Mo.; Freeport, 111.; Desmoines, la.; Omaha, Neb.; Dubuque, la.; Topeka, Kan.; Atchison, Kan.; Salt Lake City, Utah, and Indianapolis, Ind., and at other advantageous points. The In- dianapolis branch was established in 1877 un- der the management of Mr. C. G. Root, who carries an average stock of the celebrated pro- ducts of these works valued at about $25,000, and from a comparatively small commence- ment has established an annual business of more than $200,000, with a trade extending throughout the states of Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Mr. Root carries full lines of the various specialties manufactured by this com- pany, which he furnishes at factory prices and offers to farmers inducements in this line which should be carefully considered before purchasing elsewhere. Mr. Root is a native of Utica, N. Y., and was born September 27, 1845. Previous to becoming a resident of Indianapolis in 1877 he was engaged in the real estate business in Chicago, 111., and occu- pied the responsible position of auditor of the Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Company from 1872 to 1876. After completing his edu- cation in the schools of his native slate he entered the Northwestern University at Evans- ton, III., from which he graduated with high honors in the class of 1S69. Although yet a yovmg man Mr. Root has evinced in the man- agement of this extensive business a degree of executive and administrative ability highly creditable to himself and advantageous to the company whose interests he has been so in- strumental in furthering throughout this sec- tion. 418 STATE OF INDIANA. INDIANAPOLIS CABINET CO., Cabinet Work and Veneers, Malott Ave. .Prominent among the industrial establish- ments pursuing a most important branch of productive industry, bearing upon the general commercial prosperity and manufacturing thrift of the community, the Indianapolis Cabinet Company claims conspicuous recog- nition in these pages as being the most exten- sive establishment of its class west of the Allegheny Mountains, and one of the largest in the United States. The present company, which was organized in 1880 with a capital stock of $150,000, is the outgrowth of an en- terprise inaugurated in this city as early as 1862, as a branch of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Company, of Bridgeport, Ct., for the manufacture of tables, cabinets, etc., for their machines. The officers of the com- pany are John Roberts, President, and F. A. Coffin, Secretary and Treasurer. These gen- tlemen are also proprietors and sole sto^ck- holders of extensive veneering works, con- ducted on the same premises, with a capital invested of $110,000. The plant of these ex- tensive works occupies a ground space of about six acres at the head of Malott St., with switches from the Bee Line Railroad running directly into the grounds, and one into the main building itself. One of these switches has a capacity for seventy-five cars at one time, their facilities for receiving supplies of lumber direct from the mills and producing districts of this section, as well as for the ship- ment of finished products being unsurpassed. Tnere are erected on the grounds sixteen sub- stantial and commodious buildings for manu- facturing purposes. The main structure, which is a three story brick building, has a frontage on Malott St. of 322 feet and a depth on Home Ave. of 345 feet, while the numerous other buildings are spacious, conveniently arranged and thoroughly equipped, with special ma- chinery for their particular line of work. An average stock of lumber, principally of native black walnut and other beautiful hard and soft woods indigenous to this section, is constantly carried on hand in their extensive yards and dry houses valued at not less that* $100,000, while the agents of this company in various sections of the Union are constantly purchas- ing supplies to' meet the constant demand. The average number of skilled workmen em- ployed in the various departments of these extensive works is about three hundred, with a weekly pay roll of nearly $2,000. The mo- tive power for the machinery is supplied by one " Brown " engine of 100 horse power, manufactured at Fitchburg, Mass., and one 60 horse power engine, furnished by Messrs. Sinker, Davis & Co., of this city, and the works are now turning out in the cabinet department 1,000 tables and 300 covers and drawer pieces per day, while in the veneering department the two mills are turning out about 9,000 feet of choice selected lumber daily, all of which is consumed as fast as pro- duced; the machinery employed in this depart- ment being of the most perfect and approved style. .The demand for the products of these works in the cabinet line is principally con- fined to the Eastern States, manufacturing largely for the Singer Manufacturing Company the Howe Sewing Machine Company, and numerous other large Eastern manufacturing firms. The annual transactions have hitherto reached at least $275,000, and from present indications the sales for 1883 will exceed that amount by nearly 100 per cent. Mr. John Roberts, the President of this important com- pany, is a native of Ohio and was born in the city of Cincinnati in 1832. He resided on a farm until he attained his majority, when he engaged in a mill at Mt. Carmel, Ind., subse- quently removing to Richmond, Ind., where he opened a machine shop and saw mill, con- tinuing at this location for four years, when he disposed of his interest in the business, and one year later removed to Indianapolis, where he at first engaged in the planing mill business with Mr. Helwig, subsequently conducting a chair factory. His co-partnership with Mr. Helwig r«nained in force for about two yearj, when Mr.^Roberts was elected Vice President of the Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing Co, Disposing of his stock in this company, he engaged with his son-in-law, Mr. F. A. CofBn, in the present successful enterprise. Mr. Cof- fin, Secretary and Treasurer of this company, was born at Richmond, Ind., in 1851, and his first experience in business matters was ac- quired in the banking house of his father in that city, where he remained for eight years. He subsequently, with his brother, embarked in the manufacture of hubs and spikes at To- ledo, O., with branch oflSce and warehouse at Memphis, Tenn. After two years experience in this line, he engaged extensively in agricul- tural pursuits on his own farms, one of Soo acres, near Salem, III., and one of 300 acres near Richmond, Ind. He remained on the farm for about five years, then came to this city and engaged in the present enterprise, still, however, retaining both farms. He also holds an interest as stockholder in the " Un- thank Plow Company," noticed at length un- der its appropriate head in another portion ot this work. F. JENNINGS, Manufacturer of Baking Powder and Mince Meat, Nos. 6, 7 and 8 Cleveland Block. "Bread is the staff of life," and all the ele- ments that are employed in its manufacture should be of the purest and best. It requires close scrutiny and keen watchfulness in these days Of sham, shoddy and adulteration to pre- vent impositions in nearly all articles of daily household consumption ; and this is specially true of the ordinary baking powders offered to the public. It is safe to say that the majoritv of these are adulterated to a greater or less CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 419 •extent, aad some ot the most loudly vaunted have been shown by careful analysis to be so . loaded with deleterious ingredients as to be dangerous, not only to the health but to the lives of those using them. That the law- should be invoked to prevent the manufacture ■and sale of such fraudulent and dangerous preparations no one will question. But the public should in any event avoid them as they would a pestilence, and buy only such baking powders as they know to be not only pure and liarmless, but healthful, because of the service they perform in giving us sweet and whole- some bread. In this category can safely be •counted the "Capital" baking powder manu- factured by F. Jennings, Nos. 6, 7 and 8 Cleve- land Block. Compounded of purest materials which are known by scientific investigation to aid by their action the chemical changes which take place in the transformation of flour into ■bread, and proven by years of use to be relia- ble under all circumstances, this baking pow- der has driven out all inferior preparations wherever it has been introduced and has re- ceived the highest stamp of popular approval. Mr. Jennirtgs began its manuiacture on a very •small scale five years ago, and the demand has increased so rapidly that he now keeps a force of twelve men steadily employed in preparing it for market, and usually has orders on hand ahead of his supply. His capital when he en- gaged in the business was but $60, and now 'his sales reach $30,000 per annum and are steadily increasing in as great ratio. He is sending out more baking powder now than all other m "; No. 2, from i,soo to 2,000 bushels per day. Write them for price. Mr. George Root, the founder of the business, is a nati\e of Green\"ille, Mercer County, Penn., and was born in 1S44. In 1S65 he was Super- intendent of the Great Western Coal Com- pan\-, se\en miles west of Akron, O., where he remained for one year and then removed to Clay County, Ind., to take an interest in the coal mines at Brazil. At that time the entire amount of coal mined in this state did not ex- ceed 20 carloads per day. He remained at Brazil until establishing hi.^ office in this cit\-, as above noted. Mr. Root is a member of the Board of Trade and has been for two \"ears a director of the Commercial Exchange, prior to its consolidation and present j-eorganization. His lather nn'ncd the lirst coal used on Lake Erie for steam na\"igation. He was one of the organizers of the first c(~tmpan\' foi- the erection ot' a blast furnace, usi-.i.;- block coal in this 436 STATE OF INDIANA. state. Mr. O. H. Root, the junior member of this firm, is a native of Greenville, Pa., where he was born in 1846. After completing his literary education he became interested in commercial pursuits in this state and was one of the f>ioneer commercial travelers of this city, being employed in the old hardware house of Messrs. Bullock & Scofield, of this city, for a period of four years, over 13 years ago. He afterward occupied the same posi- tion in the hardware house of William Bing- ham & Co., of Cleveland, O., relinquishing this position to engage in the general hard- ware trade at Gallon, O., where he conducted a successful business up to the time o( his arrangement to engage in the present business in this city. In the enterprise briefly sketched above we find a typical representation of the accomplishments "of energy and perseverance, and of a business house with featui-es of state historic interest, conducted upon those liberal and correct principals which should character- ize the progressive spirit of modern trade. DR. A. R. WHITE, Proprietary Medicines, No. 76 South Pennsylvania St. As careful chroniclers of all important and valuable discoveries, we take pleasure in pre- senting a brief biographical sketch of Dr. A. R. White, the inventor and discoverer of the popular proprietary remedies known as Dr. White's "Pulmonaria" and Dr. White's "Dan- delion Alterative," which have become deserv- edly popular throughout this section as effect- ual remedies for the various complaints for which they are recommended. Dr. White is a native of New York state, where he was born in 1842. He graduated with honors at the Buffalo Medical College and was success- fully engaged in the practice of his profession in that state until 1873, when he became a res- ident of Indianapolis and was for several years engaged in the general drug business. In 1878 he established an office and laboratory for tl e manufacture of his popular remedies, at No. 182 West Washington St., removing to his present quartei-s. No. 76 South Pennsylvania St., in June, 1882, where he occupies for labora- tory, packing and sales purposes three entire floors and basement of a commodious brick structure '20x100 feet in dimen!^ions, employing several assistants and three traveling sales- men, who are constantly on the road in locali- ties where these imedicines have already been successfully introduced and command a ready sale in the slates of Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and other Western states and territories. Dr. White's "Pulmo- naria," which has been before the public for several years, has received the most flattering endorsements from prominent members of the medical fraternity, by whom it is regarded and recommended as a standard remedy for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough and consumption in its incipi- ent stages, while his "Compound Dandelion Alterative" is regarded as an invaluable reme- dy for ague and chills, bilious colic and cholera morbus, chronic liver complaints, dys- pepsia, diseases of the kidneys and bladder, iiidigestion and all those complaints and irreg- ularities where a decided and effective altera- tive is required. These preparations are not the result of a superficial knowledge ot their properties and a desire to experiment upon the credulity of the people, but rather the se- quence of thorough analysis and therepeutical knowledge. Dr. White is an accomplished, scientific chemist, pharmacist and physician, who has devoted the best portion of a busy life to the production of such specialties as by their merits and recognized worth commend them- selves to the medical profession and the trade generally. MERRILL, MEIGS & CO., Importers and Jobbers of Books Stationery etc., No. 5 East Wash^ INGTON AND 13 SoUTH MERIDIAN StS_ The leading book and stationery house of Indianapolis, and one of the most extensive establishments of its class west of Philadel- phia and New York, is that conducted by the firm of Merrill, Meigs & Co., importers and jobbers and wholesale and retail dealers, whose extensive transactions embrace a wide area of territory throughout Indiana, Illinois and ad- jacent states. Although the present firm was organized as recently as March, 1882, they are direct successors to a business established as early as 1838, nearly ten years before Indiana- polis became a city, or the whistle of the loco- motive had resounded through our frontier town. After several removals and changes in the fersonel of its proprietors, the business was established at its present location nearly 20 vears ago, where a commodious and conve- nientlj' arranged building 22x80 feet in dimen- sions, with an entrance at No. 5 East Wash- ington St., which connects in the rear with another building 22x60 feet in size fronting on South Meridian St., thus affording ample space for their immense stock, which averages in value about $100,000, comprising a complete and comprehensive assortment of standard and mifcellaneous books of both foreign and American publication, stationery and blank books, photograph albums of their own im- portation, stationers' sundries, and in fact every variety of merchandise pertaining to this special department of commerce, afford- ing a central base of supply for the book trade of the West, whose facilities and advantages will compare favorably with any contempora- neous establishment. Twenty assistants and salesmen are employed in the different depart- ments, and six commercial travelers are con- stantly on the road in the interests of this house, whose annual transactions range from $2co,coo to $250,000. The individual mem- bers of the firm as at present organized are Mr. S. Merrill, a native of Indiana, Mr. C. D CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 437 Meigs, a native of Pennsylvania, and Mr. W. H. Elvin, a native of Indiana. With an eligi- ble location upon the chief thoroughfare of the city, an inviting establishment, a complete and desirable stock, an established and steadily increasing trade, the enterprise of this repre- sentative firm is justly entitled to the consider- ation and support of the trade and to the liberal notice here accorded among the leading commercial operations which promote the centralization of trade to this metropolis. GEORGE K. SHARE & CO., Sabdi-ery Hardware and Carriage Goods, 55 and 57 South Meridian St. The manufacture and sale of saddlery hard- ware and carriage trimmings in this coimtry is distinguished from that in any other part of the world by the immense variety of styles and quantities which enter into the composi- tion of modern vehicles and articles pertaining to tbe saddlery and harness trade'. It is uni- versally admitted by travelers and foreigners visiting the United States that in the elegance of their decorations, trimmings and general ornamentation, the harnesses and carriages in ordinary use in this country are far ahead of those employed by any other nation, and the business of dealing in these articles has be- coine a separate and distinct branch of com- mercial enterprise, employing immense capital and many hands. The leading establishment of Indianapolis engaged in this important department of trade is th^t conducted by Messrs. George K. Share & Co., at Nos. 55 and 57 South Meridian St. This hoiise was founded in 1S63, being at first located in the Bates House Block on Washington St. In I867 it was removed to No. 40 South Meridian St., and to the present location in July, 1S80, where a spacious and commodiou-s business structure containing three floors and basement, each 25x130 feet is occupied for offices, sales, and storage purposes, while additional build- ings fi-onting on Maryland St., 30x75 feet in size, are used for the storage of heavy stock, original packages, etc. Their stock embiaces every variety of articles belonging to the comprehensive classification ot saddlery liard- ware and carriage trimmings, including axels, springs, cloths and trimmings, carriage and buggy tops, carriage paints, varnishes, etc. Employment is furnished to ten assistants in the home house, including three traveling .agents, who represent the interests of the house throughout the states of Indiana, Illi- nois and Oliio, besides receiving trade from more remote sections of the Union where their trade extends. Heavy stocks are carried in every department, and the annual transac- tions of this representative establishment closely approximate $125,000. Mr. George K. Share, the founder and head of the house, is a mative of New York State. He removed to this city in 1863, at which time the present ihouse was established, and a steadily increas- ing trade has ever since characterized its transactions and the scope of its operations. The metropolitan character of this house in its auxiliaries and progressive trade justly en- titles it to the liberal notice here accorded. A. L. WRIGHT & CO., Wholesale Carpets, Wall Paper, ETC , Nos. 47 AND 49 South Meridian St. The progressive spirit of enterprise and liberality which characterizes the representa- tive business houses of Indianapolis, is the index to her manufacturing and commercial prosperity. Among the representative estab- lishments, we refer to the well known carpet and wall paper house of A. L. Wright & Co., which traces its origin in a direct line of suc- cession to more than a quarter of a century ago, when the present house was established on a comparatively small scale by Mr. H. A. Fletcher, in the old Trade Palace on Wash- ington St. After numerous changes in the personel of its management, the present firm of A. L. Wright & Co. succeeded Messrs. Adams, Mansur & Co. in 1878, the firm hav- ing previously removed to their present com- modious building, Nos. 47 and 49 South Meri- dian St., since which time large additions have been made in space occupied. The firm now occupy four entire fioors and basement, each 28x196 feet in dimensions, besides the third and fourth floors over Nos. 43 and 45, giving a floor space of 36,416 square.feet for the display an 24 South Delaware St. ■ Contributing in an eminent degree to the commercial pre-eminence of the Capital City, the house of Henry Syerup & Son occupies a. leading position, not only on account of the comprehensive facilities which bring them into intimate business relations with the prin- cipal cities of the Union, but equally by the exercise of that honorable and judicious busi- ness policy which has secured the confidence of their contemporaries and those with whom they enjoy business relations. This house was originally established in 1S71 and it is safe to assert that it is one of the most efficiently conducted, prompt and energetic commissioni houses in the West. It was first located at No. 72 Soutli Delaware St. and removed to its present location, Nos. 22 and 24 on the same thoroughfare, in 1872, where a spacious thieer CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 439 story double warehouse 40x65 feet in dimen- sions, owned by Mr. Syerup, is occupied for business purposes. The tirm make a leading specialty of handling all varieties of fruits, vegetables and country produce, receiving con- signments from all sections of the West and shipping in large lots to I he principal markets of the United States, their annual transactions ranging from $125,000 to $130,000. Seven assistants are regularly employed in the sales and shipping departments and three teams and one delivery wagon are required for gen- eral purposes. Mr. Henry Syerup is a native of Hanover, Germany, and was born in 1828. He came to the United States in 1848, landing at New Orleans and proceeding direct to Cin- cinnati, from which city he traveled for two years, and in 1850 removed to Indianapolis. He was engaged as a peddler for a short time and then embarked in the grocery business upon a comparatively small scale on Wash- ington St., where by industry, economy and application to business he accumulated some meaps and erected a store on East St., near Massachusetts Ave. In 1S61 he built the store at No. 199 Massachusetts Ave., corner ofEast St., which he subsequently exchanged for the building now occupied by the firm. He also owns a fine sesidehce at 257 North East St. Mr. Syerup commencing without means save native thrift and indomitable energy, has throifgh his own unaided efforts and individual exertions established a profitable and lucrative trade and an enviablereputalion in commercial circles as a result of his energy and perse- verence. Mr. Charles Syerup, the junior member of the firm, is a native and lifelong resident of this city and was born in 1855. He has been identified with this branch of trade ever since leaving school and already enjoys considerable business experience in this special department of commerce, a clear perception of a practical business life, as well as those ener- getic qualities essential to success. SHELLHOUSE & CO., \ Coat., Coke, Lime, Plaster, Cement, Lath, Hair, etc., Nos. 271, 273 and 275 East Wa.shington St. Among those firms whose transactions have assumed a magnitude worthy of special men- tion in this department of commercial opera- tions, is that of Messrs. Sljellhouse & Co., whose main office is located at Nos, 271, 273 and 275 East Washington St. This firm was originally organized in 1879, then located at No. 118 South East St. In 1S82 they pur- chased the grounds now occupied by them and erected a new brick office, to which they removed. The yards have a frontage on East Washington St. of 64 feet, and embrace an area of about half an acre, where they have ample storage capacity and facilities for the receipt, shipment and delivery of coal in large or small quantities, and the supplying of coke, lime, cement, lath, hair, etc. A branch office has recently been established on the west side of the river on Washington St., both offices and yard being connected with all parts of the city by telephonic communication. This firm owns and operates the extensive mines known as the Keystone Mines, at Brazil, Ind., where a large number of miners are employed and from whence a superior quality of coal, both block, slack and nut is produced, which is used to supply the demand in this city and shipped in car load lots direct from the mines to Chicago and other sections of the West. Not less than 1,200 carloads are disposed of annually in this city, and the total wholesale and retail transactions of the firm add largely to the financial estimates of the city's com- mercial interests. This firm under the name of Shellhouse, Lockwood & Co., carry on the general lumber trade on the West Side, where they carry in stock dressed and undressed lumber, lath, shingles, etc., with sales extend- ing to all portions of this state, embracing the most complete facilities for hanaiing and sup- plying these articles to builders and contract- ors upon miost advantageous terms in large or small quantities. Mr. C. H. Shellhouse is a native of Wyandot County, O., where he was born in 183S. He has been for many years identified with this special branch of produc- tive industry. Previous to this, however, he was for about 12 to 15 years extensively en- gaged as buyer and shipper of stock and grain. During the war of the rebellion he responded to the first call of the President for troops, and enlisted in the three months' service as a member of Company I, Eighth Regiment In- diana Volunteers, and at the expiration of his original term, re-enlisted in the Twenty-sixth • Indiana Volunteers, participating with that gallant organization in many of the most memorable and important engagements of the war, receiving an honorable discharge after the final overthrow of the rebellion. Mr. O. B. Phillips was born in Switzerland County, Ind. He studied law at Georgetown, O., and was admitted to practice in the courts of that state in 1S69. In ,1872 he removed to the state of Kentucky, where he occupied the re- sponsible position of principal of Dover Sem- inary for a period of three years, when he removed to Shelby County, this state, and engaged in the practice of law until 1879, when he came to this city and for a short time engaged in the practice of his profession, but subsequently finding his large interests in coal and mining operations demanded his undivided attention, he abandonded his practice and now devotes his time to looking after the extensive wholesale interests of this house and the man agement of the mines. Mr. W. G. Lockwood, the general financier, is a native of New Brunswick, where he was born in 1831. He was for many years engaged in general mer- chandising at Southport, Ind., subsequently coming to this city several years since, and previous to the formation of the pi-esent part- nership was associated with real estate and financial operations on qviite an extensive scale. He has also been largely engaged in 440 STATE OF INDIANA. / lumbering interests in Michigan, with which he is still associated. FORTNER, FLOYD & CO., Notions, Furnishing Goods, etc.. No. 75 South Meridian St. The leading house in Indianapolis engaged in this distinctive department of commercial enterprise, is that of Messrs. Fortner, Floyd & Co. of No. 75 South Meridian St., which was established in 1864 by Major J. D. Evans, who was succeeded in 1868 ,by the present firm. Major Evans, the founder of this representa- tive house, was one of the most prominent, highly respected and patriotic citizens of this state. During the wa*of the rebellion he served with distinction in the Union Army, and after his return to civil life, was repeatedly called upon by his fellow citizens to fill re- sponsible positions in public life. He was elected State* Auditor for one term, and held various other important offices of emolument and trust. The premises occupied by Messrs. Fortner, Floyd & Co. for business purposes comprise four entire floors of the spacious warehouse 28x125 feet in dimensions, at the location named, the first floor being devoted to general notions and sm.all wares, with offices in the rear, the second floor to ladies' furnish- ing goods, hosiery, gloves, corsets, trimmings, embroideries, etc.; the third floor to gentle- men's furnishing goods and underwear, and (he basement to the storage of duplicate stock. Four traveling salesmen represent the outside interests of the house with routes radiating through Indiana and Illinois, and the annual transactions of this house will not fall short of $200,000. Mr. Sandford Fortner, the senior member of the firm, is a native of Cambridge City, Ind., and was born in 1835. During the war of the rebellion he entered the service of his country as a member of Company D, loist Regiment Indiana Volunteers, and was commissioned by the Governor as Second Lieutenant, and afterwards promoted to First Lieutenant of the company. The regiment was assigned to duty with the Army of the Cumberland, and with it he participated in the memorable marches and campaigns of that gallant command. In 1864 he was promoted to Captain and detailed as assistant Inspector General, and subsequently asssistant Adjutant General on the Brigade" Staff, in which re- sponsible position he rendered valuable and efl^ective service down to the close of th.e war and the disbanding of the National forces, at which time he was commissioned by the President as Brevet Major. In 1868 he came to Indianapolis, and soon after became asso- ciated with the enterprise which has since engaged his attention. Mr. M. H. Floyd was born in Frederick County, Md., where his early life was spent until becoming a resident of Indiana in 1S60. At the very outbreak of the war m April, 1861, he responded to the call of the President of the United Slates for troops to aid in suppressing the rebellion, and enlisted as a private in Company D, 12th In- diana Volunteers, a one year organization, and at the expiration of his term of service re- returned to his old home in Hamilton County, Ind., in 1862, recruited a company, of which he was commissioned Captain. This com- pany was assigned to 7sth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, which subsequently formed a part of the 14th Corps de Army in the Department of the Cumberland. Captain Floyd served with distinction during the war, participating in all the marches, campaigns and engage- ments of the glorious Army of the Cumber- land, terminating with Sherman's triumphal "march to the sea." Previous to the disband- ing of our volunteer forces at the close of the war, he attained the rank of Major, and after his return to civil life was engaged in a variety of pursuits and commercial avocations until 1868, when he came to Indianapolis and be- came associated with this house as a member of the firm. Mr. W. R. Kerwood is a native and life long resident of Indiana, and for sev- eral years previous to the formation of the present partnership in 1876 (at which time he became a member of the firm) he was en- gaged in general mercantile pursuits. Pro- gressive, enterprising and liberal in their transactions, this representative firm has from its very inception maintained a high standard of commercial honor, which has done much to foster and promote the mercantile thrift of this city. C. BRADFORD, Solicitor of Patents, Washington and Meridian Sts. As a counsellor at patent law and a solicitor ; of patents, Mr. C. Bradford, of Indianapolis, ' possesses in an eminent degree that practical knowledge and experience which commend him to the favorable consideration ot inven- tors desirous of securing their rights under this and all foreign governments by whom patents are issued. Mr. Bradford, whose offices are located! at Rooms 16 and 18 Hubbard Block, corner of Washington and Meridian Sts., established his business in this city in 1876, and has met with a marked and gratify- ing degree of success, and at the present time emjjloys one draughtsman and two assistants in his oflSce. He devotes his entire attention to all business entrusted to his care. He will cheerfully furnish to applicants all necessary information relative to the modus aferandi oi securing valid patents, and will give his per- sonal attention to the preparation of applica- tions and papers for filing caveats and procuring patents in any country. With correspondents m Washington, D. C, and in many European cities, he possesses unrivaled facilities for transacting business in a prompt, reliable and expeditious manner, and guarantees perfect satisfaction. Mr. Bradford is a native of the state of Maine, and was born at St. Albans in 1852 He is highly endorssd and recom- mended as thoroughly reliable in all his transactions. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 441 OTT & MADDEN, Sofa Beds and Parlor Lounges, Nos. 109, III, 113 AND 115 West Morris St. Probably no article of common use and domestic utility has done more effective ser- A'ice in advertising the citv of Indianapolis throu>;hout the length and breadth of the Unitetl States as a manufacturing metropolis and important trade center tlian the popular inventions of Mr. L. NV. Ott, known from the Atlantic to the Pacific as Ott's patent sofa beds and parlor lounges. Forming an elegant and attractive article of furniture for parlor, drawing room or chamber as a sofa or a lounge, this invention is readily and easily transformed into a comfortable and temjiting I bed, a desideratum which every housekeeper in the land cannot fail to appreciate. The sofa beds manufactured under this patent by Messrs Ott & Madden are deserved popular on ac- coimt of their superior finish and many advantages over auy other similar de\ ice in use. They are elegantly finished in black walnut, either plain or ^vith any desired amount of ornamentation, and covered with any style of material. When closed it is held in position by a de\ice hidden from ^iew, and when opened, unlike others of its kind, forms a smooth and comfortable bed. The manu- facture of these sofos or lounges was com- menced in this city in 1S74 by the inventor and patentee, Mr. L. W.,Ott, upon a compara- tively small scale, his first year's sales not exceeding $2,000 or $3,000. The demand has steadih' increased, necessitating increased fa- cilities, and in April, 1&81, Mr. E. Madden ^yas admitted to an interest in the business, which now reaches fully $150,000 per annum. The premises occupied for manufacturing purposes fronting on ^Vest Morris St., covers an area of 130x200 teet, upon which are erected two buildings, each 35x50 feet in diinensions and two stories high, equipped "with special ma- chinery and appliances operated by steam power, and a force of S5 experienced work- men is cmplo>'ed in the different departtnents, with a pay roll amounting to about $650 per week. This is the largest and most complete factory of its kind in the city or state, and its products meet with a read\" sale in all parts of the United States. Mr. V. W. Ott is a native and lifelong resident of Indianapolis, and was born in 1852. He is an ingenious mechan- ican and a thoroughly wide awake and ener- getic business man, whose skill and ability has been devoted to developing and perfecting the specialties for ■which his establishment has been Avideh' noted and in pushing their sales in ever\' legitimate manner. ISIr. E. Madden is a native of Ireland, and was born in 1S36. He came to this countr_\- when qi\ite a young man, and during the war of the rebellion served witli distinction in the Union Army, participating in many of our fiercest battles and notable engagements as Captain in the Ninth Indiana \'olunteer Infantry, recei\'- ing a bullet wound through the right lung while in the discharge of his duty. After the war he served for four years in the County Clerk's office, and for four years in the U. S. Reserve office as deputy cashier. He also held a responsible position in the Attorney General's otfice pre\'ious to becoming a mem- ber of the firm of Ott lS: Madden. ALEX METZGER, Insurance, Real Estate and Steam- ship A<;encv, Second Floor Odd Fel- lows' Hall. Intimalaly associated with the business in- terests and the material prosperity of the Cap- ital City in a variety of "ways, the insurance, real estate, steamship and foreign collection 442 STATE OF INDIANA. and exchange agency of Mr. Alex Metzger, in Odd Fellows' Block, is entitled to special notice and consideration in this volume. Es- tablished by its enterprising proprietor more than twenty years ago, this reliable agency has become favorably known throughout tills section among businsss men generally and the great mass of our German born citizens, who find in Mr Metzger not only a trustworthy and responsible agent, but a counsellor, adviser and guide. In the fire insurance department of his extensive business he represents the following well known companies, viz. : The Scottish Union and National of Edinburgh, the Guardian of London, the New York Alli- ance, the American ,of Newark, N. J., the Pacific of New York, the Glens Falls of Glens Falls, N. Y.; the Bufialo German of Buffalo, N. Y.; the Merchants of Newark, N. J.; the Standard of New York. These companies are well and favorably known as substantial, sound and honorable companies whose losses are uniformly, promptly and satisfactorily ad- justed, and policies will be written by" Mr. Metzger in any of these companies at the most reasonable rates. He also enjoys un- rivaled facilities for transacting business in all the leading German states and cities, making collections, prosecuting claims of every de- scription, remitting money and expeditiously attending to every description of foreign busi- ness. He represents the leading steamship lines, furnishing tickets either to or from Ger- many and other points in Europe at the lowest possible rates. In th^ purchase and sale of real estate, renting houses and business blocks, collecting rent, paying taxes and looking after the interests of non-residents, he also transacts a large business, and in negotiating loans, making safe investments of money, etc., his knowldge of values and securities is invaluable to his patrons and customers. Mr. Metzger's spacious office is eligibly located in the central business portion of the city, systematized and divided into distinct departments, each depart- ment under the control of able assistants, among whom are his two sons, Louis and Harry Metzger, the real estate and loan de- partment being under the especial charge of Mr. D. S. McKernan. BORN & CO., Dealers ix Furniture and Stoves, Carpets, etc., Nos. 97 East Washing- ton AND 14 AND 16 South Delaware . Sts. Evidences of enterprise which are more directly characteristic of an indomitable and Stirling character, are those which are often the outgrowth of misfortunes and bear close analysis to the scriptural theory of a new birth. The present enterprise of Messrs. Born & Co. dates its origin from 1881, and has since the organization of the present company and in its present location so rapidly grown in public favor that large additions have neces- sarily been required and made to their ware and sales rooms within the past year, giving: to this house no second place in the import- ance of its transactions among, those branches, which relate to this department of our city's, commercial life. The premises occupied by this firm now embrace the first floor and base- ment of No. 97 and the basement of No. 99, East Washii.gton St., each 18x95 leet in dimensions, and also two buildings with a frontage on South Delaware St. 35x65 feet in depth and three stories high, giving them a floor space of not less than 12,055 '^^'i exclu- sive of cellars of Nos. 14 and 16 South Dela- ware St. Here they carry in stock a most comprehensive variety of household and cab- inet furniture suited to the needs and require- ments of all classes, fine parlor and bed room. suits of fine and common grades, bureaus, bed steads, common and extension tables, etc; also various grades of carpets and oil cloths, Spring beds and mattresses, especially the National bed spring, handled by no other house in this city, heating and cooking stoves of various sizes and patterns with newest impiovements and the necessary appliances for their com- plete outfit. The thorough business expe- rience the firm brings to this enterprise has enabled them to avail themselves of the ad- vantages of the best manufacturers in the country and secure facilities unsurpassed by any contemporaneous house in the West. The various departments of the business are . systematized and subject at all times to the personal supervision of the members of the firm, who always take pleasure in showing through stock those interested in the purchase of articles in these branches. In addition to the regular cash operations, this house transacts a large business on the installment plan, thus securing a wider trade which inures to the convenience of a large class of the community in this city and vicinity, enabling persons and families of limited means to secvire com- forts and luxuries they could not otherwise obtain and enjoy. They now employ two- teams for the delivery of goods and for busi- ness purposes, besides an adequate force of salesmen and laborers in the ^■arious depart- ments. The individual members of the firm are Mr. Valentine Born and Mr. W. H. Mes- senger, both of whom enjoy the highest reputa- tion for integrity and long business experience. Mr. Born is a native of Germany, where he was born near Frankfort in 184S. He came to this country when quite young and first en- gaged in his business career in New York City in 1S70, where he embarked in the man- ufacture of picture frames. In 1876 he re- moved to Philadelphia, where he was engaged as wholesale dealer in picture frames for about one year, when he removed to Newark N. T. and one year later to Cincinnati, O., where he continued until a short time before his removal here when he wound up his business there to- engage in his present enterprise in this city Through unforseen obstacles and embarrass- ments contingent upon an active business career, his indomitable energy was unyielding CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 44* and his purposes to gain success unflagging. Mr. Messenger is a native of Canada, -where he was born in 1857. He has had a wide and varied business experience, and was for some time in the employ of Mr. Born at Cincinnati previous to his admission to partnership in the present enterprise. Embodying so thoroughly those essential features which meet the public wants and those business methods which in- sure popular favor and approval, this house justly merits the high public consideration it receives and the liberal notice here accorded. MURPHY, HIBBEN & CO., (Successors to Hibben, Pattison, & Co.,) Jobbers of Dry Goods anij No- tions, 338 Broadway, New York, 97 AND 99 South Meridian St., I.ndian- A*>OLIS. The trade in dr}' goods, considered as a special branch of commerce, is the most im- portant of and now existing in this country. It controls a greater amount of capital, em- ploys directly and indirectly a larger number of persons and distributes a greater value of commodities than anj' other branch of mer- cantile pursuit. There are found in all our principal cities "merchant princes" among those engaged in mercantile life, but in capac- ity, energy, sagacity and aggregate wealth the dealers in dry goods as a class are emphati- cally THE merchants of Our day and country. Previous to the war of the rebellion the dry goods trade of the entire Union was to a great extent in its wholesale department monopo- lized by the great houses of Boston, New York and Philadelphia and Western mer- chants, particularly those from the interior towns and cities made semi-annual pilgri- mages to one or the other of these cities to procure their spring and autumn supplies. Within the past quarter of a century, how- ever, great changes have been effected in this system through the enterprise displayed by the representative jobbing houses of our Western cities, who are now enabled to com- pete successfully with the metropolitan estab- lishments of the sea coast cities and offer to the trade inducements in style, quality and price of merchandise in this line which cannot be duplicated by dealers in even these former headquarters of the trade. Among the lar- gest and most widely known importing and jobbing houses of the West, that conducted under the style of Murphy, Hibben & Co., occupies a standard position and prominence in the progressive age. This house traces its origin in a direct line to as early a date as 1856, when the parent house was established in this city by the firm of J. A.Crosland & Co., under which style the business was successfully con- ducted until 1S64, when it passed into the pos- session of Webb, Tarkington & Co., and in the following year the firm name became Land- ers, Tarkington & Pattison. In 1867 a division of the interests of the house was effected and two separate firms were organized from the old one, one branch assuming the title of Landers, Conduitt & Co., retaining the old location in Schnull's Block, Meridian St., while the other branch, under the style of Hibben, Tarkington & Co., located in Alvord's Block, on the same thoroughfare. The busi- ness of the two houses was' thus conducted, until 1871, when they were again united and reorganized as Hibben, Kennedy & Co., occu- pying thq spacious warehouse at Nos. 97 and. 99 Meridian St., where the business has since been conducted. In 1875 the firm name was again changed to Hibben, Pattison & Co., and this firm was succeeded in July, 1S80, by Mur- phy, Hibben & Co. The premises occupied for office, sales and storage purposes com- prise the spacious double warehouse at the- location above designated, where foiii; entire- floors and basement, each 35x20 feet in dimen- sions, with additional basement space in an adjoining building 35x120 feet in size is re- quired for the prosecution of their extensive business, making an aggregate floor space of nearly 40,000 square feet, where is constantly carried one of the' most extensive and compre- hensive stocks of dry goods, etc., to be found at any establishment west of the Allegheny Mountains. The business is subdivided intO' five general departments, viz.: ist, domestic- goods, embracing sheetings, shirtings, ticking, etc.; 2d, woolen goods of all grades; 3d, prints, ginghams and general dress goods; 4th, hosiery, gloves, knit goods, white goods, etc. ;. 5th, notions and small wares. The general offices are located on the first floor and the packing and shipping departments in the base- ment. This house makes a specialty also of manufacturing overalls, cottonade and jean pants, suits, etc., enjoying. the amplest facili- ties and advantages for the successful prosecu- tion of this department of their extensive business. Ten traveling salesmen represent the interests of the firm in different sections, of this and adjoining states and about 40 as- sistants are regularly employed in the office and stock departments. Although the firnn modestly' decline to furnish for publication the amount of their annual transactions, we may be allowed to state as the result of personal investigation as to the commerce of the city that their sales exceed $1,000,000 per annum and will compare favorably with those of any similar house in the West. A branch office at No. 33S Broadway, New York, is in charge of a careful and competent resident buyer, who closely watches the state of the market at home and abroad and forwards all new and desirable styles simultaneously with their ap- pearance in the Eastern cities. The individual members of the firm as at present organized are John W. Murphy, Harold B. Hibben, Joseph P. Shipp, Hon. Franklin Landers and W. J. HoUiday. Mr. Murphy, who has been for i-nany years prominently identified with the business interests and commercial devel- opment of the city, is a native of Kentucky and was born in 1S28. Early in his business career he occupied the position of bookkeeper 444 STATE OF INDIANA. in a praminent commission house in Cincin- nati but removed to this city in 1S56, at whicli time he became associated with Mr. W. J. Holliday in the iron trade as a member of the firm of Murphy & Hollidriy. In 1S62, in con- sequence of the association and identification of these gentlernen with the present commer- cial enterprise, the style of that firm became W. J. Holliday & Co. (under which head it is noticed in its appropriate position in this work), their interests in the iron trade remaining un- changed. At this time the style of the dry goods house was Murphy, Kennedy & Co., About ten years later Mr. Kennedy retired and the firm became Murphy, Johnston & Co., under which title the business was conducted until March ist, 1880, at which time Messrs. Murphy & I-Iolliday sold out and on the ist of July following became a member of the pres- ent firm. Mr. Hibben is a native and lifelong resident of this state and was born in 1855. After tlie completion of his literai-y education he became associated with this house in 1874, since which time he has actively engaged in the promotion of its interests. Mr. Shipp was born in Johnson County, Ind., in 1S30. Pre- vious to his association with this house in 1865 he had been engaged in mercantile pursuits at dift'erent points in Johnson, Clinton and Boon Counties, bringing to his new enterprise ex- tended business experience and valuable acquaintance with the trade throughout the state. Mr. Holliday, whose interests in this house are represented by Mr. Murphj', is actively interested in the iron and steel trade in this city as a member ot the firm of W. J. Holliday & Co., and a brief sketch of his per- sonal history and business career will be found in connection with the notice of that house on another page. Hon. Franklin Landers, who is widely known and highly respected as one of Indiana's most patriotic and public spirited citizens and leading capitalists, is a native of Morgan County, v'here he was born March 22d, 1825. His early life was spent upon his father's farm. He subsequently devoted his attention to school teaching, at the same time pursuing his literary studies. His first busi- ness venture was in company with his brothers when they opened a general country store at Waverly, this state. He subsequently laid put the town of Brooklyn upon lands he had bought and removed his store to that place, being at the same time extensively engaged in agricul- tural pursuits and stock raising, and in i860, at the earnest solicitation of his friends and political adherents, accepted the nomination of the Democratic party as State Senator, a posi- tion which he ably filled. In 1864 he removed to Indianapolis, at which time his connection with this firm commenced. He has also been prominently identified with numerous other industrial, political and commercial enterprises, noticed at more length in other portions of this history. The prominent position occupied by this house in connection with the growth and development of the resources of this city and state justly entitles it to the liberal notice here accorded. JEFFERSON CAVLOR, Agricultural Implements, 57 and 59 West Washington St. The first and most obvious aid of mechani- cal invention has been to lessen the amount of human labor required to produce a given re- sult and increased amount of agriculturl pro- ducts. For many of the processes new machinery has been devised, and in those cases where the old styles of tools or imple- ments are still empfoyed, they have been greatly improved in quality and adaptability to the" purposes for which they are designed and generally cheapened in price. It is mainly through the aid of these important im- provements that the ■ wonderful resources of the great West have been developed. The demand for improved machinery and appli- ances in the matter of agricultural implements has necessitated the establishment in our principal cities of warehouses for the sale of these articles, where the perfected results of American skill may be procured by our farm- ers and tillers of the soil. The extensive es- tablishment at 57 and 59 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, conducted by Mr. Jefferson Cay- lor, was founded in 1876 and is the recognized headquarters in this city for the sale of inany of the most noted implements now before the public. The premises occupied as salesroom at the location above designated are 32x100 feet in dimensions, while an additional ware- house 200.X200 feet in size is used for storage purposes. The stock constantly carried em- braces a great variety of the best and most desirable styles of farm and garden imple- ments and Mr. Caylor represents as special agent a large number of the leading manufac- trers in various sections of the Union. An enumeration of the various articles composing his stock would be impossible in the limits allotted in the present volume, but among the leading articles may be especiall3' mentioned in this connection the Buckeye binder, table rake, reaper and mower, Randall disc har- row, Oliver chilled plow, Casady sulky plow, Challenge corn planter, Evans' corn planter, Brown cultivator and double shovel plows, Milburn and Coquillard wagons, Buckeye force pump, iron turbine windmills, Bigg's wood pump, Champion barbed wire, feed cut- ters, etc , etc. Mr. Caylor, who is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana, was born in 1848, and although yet a young man, he has by energy, application and business sagacity built up a trade which will compare favorably with that of any contemporaneous establishment in this section of the country, extending to all parts of the state and increasing steadily with the growth and development of our fruitful and prosperous state. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 4i& SCHMIDT'S BREWERY AND BOT- TLING HOUSE, South End of Alabama St. The popularity that lager beer has attained among the native as well as foreign born pop- ulation of our great republic during the past quarter of a century is attributable to its healthful nature, and its consumption is annu- ally increasing to such an extent that it may be appropriately termed the national beverage of the United States as well as of Germany, ■where it originated. Previous to 1S40 the small amount of lager beer consumed in this country was imported from Germany or Bavaria in bottles and sold at almost fabulous prices. At the present time from 60,000 to 80,000 persons are directly or indirectly en- gaged in brewing lager beer and the associate industries immediately connected therewith throughout the length and breadth of the Union, and the business pays to the govern ment internal i-evenue taxes amounting to more than $14,000,000 per annum, giving ein- ployment to a large number of hands, besides giving a stimulus to agricultural pursuits, the importance of which cannot be well estimated in dollars and cents. These are some of the fundamental reasons which must give to it a permanent place among our important manu- facturing interests. In the manufacture of this popular and amber hued beverage, the city of Indianapolis has taken rank among her sister cities of the West and the beer manu- factured here, especially that produced at the old established and well known Schmidt's Brewery, has acquired a more than local repu- tation for its purity and general excellence. This enterprise had its inception on a com- paratively small scale as early as 1859, when the business was established by Mr. C. F. Schmidt, father of the present enterprising proprietors, in one small building 50x60 feet in dimensions, at the same location now occu- pied by the extensive works which now com- prise five large and commodious structures. Mr. Schmidt conducted the business success- fully until his death, which occurred in Feb- ruary, 1872, when the general management and control passed into the hands of Mr. Wil- liam Fieber, who died in the fall of 1874, ^fter which timfe the widow of Mr. Schmidt, its original proprietor, carried on the business until her decease in 1877. The business then passed into the hands of administratons — Mr. William Kothe and Mr. John W. Schmidt, by whom it was continued until March ist, 1882, when a partnership was formed between John W. and Edward Schmidt, sons of the founder of the business, under whose efficient and judicious control the business is now conduct- ed. The buildings occupied consist of the old brick brew house, with its recent additions and improvements, two stories in height and cov- ering a ground space of 40x93 feet, a two and a half story brick ice house 60x80 with cellars and vaults 94x85 feet in size, a new three story brick ice house with a capacity of 1,800 tons of ice on second story, with capacious cellars two stories in depth constructed of stone and iron, a stable one and a half stories in height and 50x120 feet in dimensions, a two story bottling house 60x130 feet in dimensions. An addi- tional building 40x115 feet in size, located at Nos. 214 and 216 South Delaware St., is occu- pied as a malt house, and in the various de- partments a force of 70 hands is employed and 50 horses with 30 wagons are required (x> deliver the products of their brewerj' to city customers and to the railroad stations, their trade extending to all sections of Indiana and to pgrtions of Illinois. The bottling depart- ment is yet in its infancy, having been started as recently as 1881, yet from 15 to 20 barrels are bottled daily. This firm owns extensive ice ponds northwest of the city and other large and commodious ice houses erected upon the plant .associated with the works, not less than 10,000 tons of ice being annually required in their business. Their sales for i88i reached about 50,000 barrels and for 1882 nearly 60,000 barrels were disposed of The cellars and vaults are among the finest in the West and have an aggregate storage capacity for 25,000 barrels. Mr. J. W. Schmidt is a native of Cin- cinnati, O., and was born in 1856. He came to this city with his parents when but three years of age. After completing his education in 1875 he held a responsible position as clerk in the Citizens' National Bank, of this city until his duties here required his individual attention. He is at the present time the man- aging head of the business, while his brother, Mr. Edward Schmidt, who was born in Cin- cinnati in 1859, is superintendent of the bot- tling department. The substantial character of the various buildings embraced in the plant of over two whole blocks and the straiglitfor- ward and honorable business methods' which characterize the operations of this representa- tive brewing company, are at once a credit tO' the city and state and justly entitled to. the prominence and popularity its products enjoy. D. J. SULLIVAN, " Philadelphia Store," No. 54 North Illinois St. Few merchants in the Capital City possess a more thorough and comprehensive know- ledge of all the details of the business in which they are engaged and none enjoy better facili- ties for procuring supplies upon advantageous terms than Mi-. i3.J. Sullivan, the enterprising proprietor of the "Philadelphia Store," No. 54 North Illinois St. This house, although es- tablished as recently as March, 1882, was founded with ample means and has already attained a high rank among its contempora- ries in the estimation of a discriminating pub- lic. The stock carried is new, fresh and desirable, selected from importers and manu- facturers expressly to meet the requirements of the trade in this section, and comprises a general line of staple and fancy dry goods, domestics, dress fabrics, notions, trimmings, 446 STATE OF INDIANA. fancy goods, etc., which for variety excellence and completeness is not surpa'ssed by any similar establishment in this section of the city. The premises occupied for the display of this elegant slock comprises the first floor at the location named, 21x60 feet in dimen- sions, with a room on the second floor 21x30 feet in size, where seven salesmen and assist ants are regularly employed. The average valuation of stock "is about $6,000 and the esti- mated annual business from $35,000 to $45,- 000. Mr. Sullivan is a native of Ireland and was born September nth, ii)S2. He came to the United States in 1870, landing at New York and locatinst in this city in 1870. He has been identified with the dry goods trade all his life and served a regular apprenticeship in the old country as a linen draper. GRAND HOTEL, Georoe F. Pfingst, Proprietor, Cor- NRR South Illinois and Maryland Sts The requirements of the present progressive age ; the migratory proclivities of the Ameri- can people in pursuit of pleasure and business, and our modern system of commercial enter- prise, necessitates in all our principal cities the establishment of commodious and elegant hotels for the accommodation of the traveling •public. In this respect the city of Indiana- polis ranks second to no city on the American continent, either in regard to the number of first class hotels, their elegant appointments, or efficient management. The "Grand Hotel," located at the corner of South Illinois and • Maryland Sts., a view of which accompanies this sketch, enjoys a national reputation, and the unanimous verdict of the traveling public is that the title has been appropriately be- stowed and is justly deserved. Grand in its massive and elegant proportions, grand in its interior managements and conveniences and furnished on a scale of grandeur not surpassed by any contemporaneous hotel in the Union, this house is conducted in all its departments in a style commensurate with its exterior ap- pearance and internal mnnagement. The Grand Hotel was first opened to the public in 1875, and has since undergone numerous •changes and been thoroughly remodeled and <;onsiderably enlarged. ■ It has a frontage of 210 feet on Illinois St. and 165 feet on Mary. land St., is four stories in height, with spacious basements and Mansard roof, and contains 1 54 rooms. In the basement or first floor is the barber shop, with sumptuous and elegant bath rooms, including the ordinary hot and cold water, plunge and shower baths, Turkish and vapor baths, etc. A spacious and hand- somely furnished saloon, where the choicest varieties of imported and domestic wines and liquors are dispensed, and a fine billiard par- lor containing the best tables manufactured. Other portions of this floor are occupied as offices and for business purposes. To the first floor proper of the hotel are three entrances, two on Illinois St. and the main corridor on Maryland St. This floor is elevated eight or ten feet above the level of the sidewalk and i% approached by a short flight of broad slone steps, on either side of which are two graceful columns rising to the next floor, a distance of eighteen feet. From this entrance the oflSce is reached, and the entire floor is paved in mosaic. The ceilings are lofty and all the modern conveniences of a first class metro- politan hotel are found on this floor, on which in addition to the spacious office, are located the reading and writing rooms, hat, cloak and baggage rooms, etc. A spacious and elegant marble stairway leads from the rotunda to the second floor, which is intersected by wide and airy corridors. On this floor are the public parlors, reception rooms and a fine rotunda, ; elegantly carpeted and furnished with piano, easy chairs, etc. Here are also thirty large sample rooms, arranged expressly for the con- venience of commercial travelers, a dining room with a seating capacitj' for 160 guests at one time, ordinary, kitchen and culinary de- partment, laundries, and guest chambers e« s/iiie. The entire third and fourth floors are occupied for sleeping apartments. A fine pas- senger elevator renders each floor equally desir- able, and the entire building is heated by steam. On the top of the building is a large water tank supplied from driven wells on the prem- ises, which furnishes motive power for eleva- tors, safeguard against fire, and the water required for all purposes is drawn from a depth of 100 feet, perfectly pure. The entire building is furnished with elegint modern furniture at an expense of not less than $50,- 000. All the rooms are well lighted, heated and ventilated and connected with the office by annunciators, and in all that pertains to the comfort, convenience and well being of guests during their stay, the Grand Hotel has no superior in any section of the Union. The rates have been reduced to the popular prices of $2.50, $3 and $3.50 per day, according to the location of rooms. With the traveling public generally and especiallv with commer- cial men, this hotel has acquired a reputation 1 that speaks volumes in favor of its efficient and liberal management. Mr. Geo. F. Pfincst, who is a native of Prussia, was born in 1848 and although yet a young man, has had many CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 447 years practical experience in tlie hotel busi- «iess, in wiiich he has acquired a celebrity that few even of the older hotel proprietors of the •country can boast. WESTERN HOMINY MILLS, Charles E. Hall & Co., Proprietors, Manufacturers of Steam Dried Hominy, Cream and Granulated Meal. Hominy forms an important part of the food of a very large portion of the population •of the Southern States, and iis manufacture on a. large scale is carried on at dift'erent points in the West. There is a demand for it also from Europe and South America, on account of its high percentages of nutriment The Western Hominy Mills of Charles E. Hall & Co., in this city, while not the most extensive in the country^are superio#in point of equip- ment, being fitted up with all improved ma- ■chinery and devices for facilitating the manu- facture. The main building occupied is a new structure 36x48 feet, four stories in height, with a storage house for corn 14x100 feet 24 feet in height, the storage capacity being 15,000 •bushels, the machinery being driven by an improved pattern steam engine of 75 horse power. Fourteen men are here regularly em- ployed, and in addition to hominy, grits, <;ream and granulated meal, etc., are turned •out, all of the highest grade of excellence. The capacity of the mills is 300 barrels every 24 hours. The mill contains four improved hominy mills, patented by Mr. Edward Burns on October X4th, 18S1, and all the various pro- .cesses are conducted under his immediate supervision, he being the practical man of the establishment. Much of the other machinery in use was invented by this gentleman, includ- ing a device for drying corn, which is. most perfect and complete and does its work well and with astonishing rapidity. Here al-so is another machine that shells and cleans the <:orn in the twinkling of an eye. An in- genious device for removing all nails and frag- ments of metal that find their way into the ' corn is also worthy of mention. As is well Icnown to millers, nails and other hard sub- stances are dangerous and destructive to ma- chinerv. Mr. Burns has placed in the con- veyors a number of iron teeth heavily charged with magnetism, and as the corn passes through these the magnetized teeth attract the fragments of metal and hold them until re- moved by hand. The demand for the products of this mill is large and steadily increasing. Mr. Charles E Hall, head of the firm, was born in Indianapolis in 1850 and has here resided all his life. He is an accomplishe:! financier, having served several years as tashier in one of the national banks of this city. Edward Burns, his partner, i« a native of Ireland, born in Dublin in 1S36 and came to the United States 27 years ago. Me has for many years ■been engaged in niilling and is a thoroughly practical man. He had the supervision of tlie erection of one of the best mills in the coun- try at Lafayette, Ind., and, as stated above, has invented much of the best machinery now used in the manufacture of hominy and kin- dred articles. He owns the patents and con- trols the sale of the improved hominy mills, whicli are meeting -with a large sale. They are manufactured lor him by the Nordyke & Marmion Company, of this city. INDIANAPOLIS GLUE COMPANY, Office and Warerooms, 54 South Pennsylvania St.; Factories, McIn- tire St., near Michigan Road, and 830 South Meridian St. Contributing in no small degree to the in- dustrial resources and manufacturing interests of this city and state, the Indianapolis Glue Company has, by the control of the amplest faciliHes.in capital and executive abilty, secured a prominent position and successful business career. This enterprise dates its origin in 1866, at which time the manufacture of glue was undertaken and projecuted in a compara- tively small way by the firm of J. A. Goas & Co., then located near the corner of Sixth and West Sts. In iS74the control of the opera- tions came into the hands of the present com- pany, at which time the organization of the Indianapolis Glue Company was perfected and immediate measures taken for a more efiicient prosecution of its operations and an enlarge- ment of its facilities to meet the requirements of an increased demand. Soon additional pro- ducing avenues were made available and the most perfect help in buildings, inachinery and appliances for the production of a superior quality of glue were brought into requisition. The premises occupied by the Indianapolis Glue Company at the present time embrace othces and warerooms located at No. 54 South Pennsylvania St., 20x1 10 feet and three stories high, exclusive of basement, besides two rooms on the second floor of No. 52 each 20x110 feet, giving a floor space of 13,200 feet for the hand- ling of their commodities and the operations incident to their business transactions. The productive features are found in two thor- oughly equipped factories, one of which is located on Mclntire St., near the Michigan Road, and which in its buildings and the asso- ciated sheds, etc., employs a space of about one acre of ground, the essential machinery being propelled by a 35 horse power engine, while a second is located at S30 Meridian St. and covers about half an acre of ground space, operated by a 20 horse power engine. Tele- phonic communication is had at tliC main office with each of the factory offices and that system and eflSciency secured which is pro- ductive of the most successful results. An average of 40 hands find employment in the various departments and these works have a capacity of 700,000 pounds of glue per annum; this is exclusive "of out-puts" of neats-foot oils, of which a large amount is produced. In addition to these transactions this house deals 448 STATE OF INDIANA. largely in moss and curled hair, sand-paper, tow, excelsior, etc., their trade extending to all the prominent trade centers of the Union, ■while their aggregated transactions will reach at the present time about $350,000. Three traveling salesmen are constantly on the road and represent this house in all the principal markets of the country and the indications point to a gradual and healthy increase of its annual transactions. The officers of the com- pany are T. P. Haughev, President; L. C. Haughey, Manager; S. C. Haughey, Secre- tary. The President of this company, Mr. T. P. Haughey, has for a period of 34 years been identified with the business interests, growth and development of this city and in his various associations and connection with our fidiciarv institutions has contributed in many ways to the building up of those centralizing influences which have given to this metropolis the importance it now assumes as a railroad and manufacturing center. He holds at the present time the position of President of the Indianapolis National Bank, which position he has held for the pa^t 17 years. Messrs. L. C. and S. C. Haughey are both natives of this city and with the comparatively few devote their native and acquired business energies to the city of their nativity. In the pei-feclion of their products and the executive and business ability which have characterized their opera-'' tions, as well as for the magnitude of their transactions, is this company entitled to the liberal notice here accorded among the repre sentative industries of our city and state. CARSON, FRANCIS & WEST, Flour Barrel Manufactory, Blake St. The important flouring interests of Indiana- polis, so frequently referred to in various por- tions of this work and which constitute such a noticeable element of our manufacturing and commercial vitality, call into existence either directly or indirectly numerous other extensive industrial enterprises contingent thereupon, the most prominent of which is the production upon an extensive scale of flour barrels. The most important of these industries in the city are the works conducted by Messrs. Carson, Francis & West, whose factories aud j-ards are located on Klake St., occupj'ing a ground space of nearly two acres, upon which are erected numerous buildings to accommodate the various departments of their extensive business. The main building and factory proper is a commodious and substantial three story brick and frame structure 70x130 feet in dimensions, equipped throughout with the most approved designs of special machinery known to the trade for successfully and expe- ditiously turning out a superior grade of flour barrels. There are also two one story ware houses, one 24x130 and the other 30x80 feet in dimensions, and a cooper shop one story in height, 24x130 feet in size, where the barrels are hooped and headed, and spacious dry houses, sheds and; other necessary buildmgs. The machinery employed is propelled by one sixty horse power engine, and the steam to supply the engine, dry houses and steam boxes islurnished by two large boilers, each fortjr. two inches in diameter and twenty feet m length. With the single exception of one other establishment in St. Louis, Mo., these ;| are the most extensive and thoroughly equip- ped works of the kmd in the United States, and nearly all the work is performed by spe- , cial machinery designed and manufactured | expressly for the purposes for which it is em- k ployed. Headings, staves, etc., are prepared | by special machinery on the premises, the result being a better and more uniform class ; of work than that executed by hand or by the ordinary processes in use at other establishr 3 ments. Tne barrels manufactured here are the ordinary kind^ of flour barrels, with the usual number of staves, hoops, etc._, diflering from others only in the tightness of joints and superiority of finish. The average capacity of these works is about 6,000 finished barrels per week, or nearly two per minute for every working day of ten hours. An average force of eighty-five operatives, including skilled and unskilled laborers, many of whom are boys, is regularly employed at a weekly ex- pense for the item of labor alone of about $600, and the barrels manufactured are mostly told to the various flouring mills in this city and immediate adjacent territory. The aver- age valuation of stock carried in its various rough and manufactured forms is about $17,- 000, and the annual transactions already ex- ceed $100,000. This business, which has attained such gratifying proportions, is yet in its infancy, having been established as recently as April, 1882, under the firm name and style of Francis & West, Mr. Carson being subse- quently admitted to an interest in the business, Mr. J. L. Carson is a native of Marion County, Ind., and was born in 1841. He has been ac- tively engaged in mercantile pursuits during the greater portion of a long life, and at the present time occupies the responsible positiotifl of Auditor of Shelby County. Mr. L. E. Francis, aUo a native and lifelong resident of Indiana, was born in Dearborn County in 1845. He is b^' trade a carpenter, having learned that occupation when but a bov, since which time he has been prominently identified with mer- cantile and manufacturing pursuits in other portions of the state, becoming a resident of Indianapolis in 1882, at which time the present successful enterprise was inaugurated. Mr. J. , E. West is a native of Clermont County, O^ where he was bom in October, 1849. He learned telegraphy in early life, and was em- ployed at that. business for several years, sub- sequently engaging in mercantile pursuits, which he followed until his removal to In- dianapolis in 18S2 to embark in his present business. Although so recent an acquisition to the industrial enterprises of the CapitaB City, the firm of Carson, Francis & West are CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 449 already recognized as among the first in their special line, having acquired in the short period of their existence as a firm a reputation which reflects the highest credit upon those characteristics of promptness, reliability and enterprise which they have exhibited and which have been largely instrumental in pro- moting the industrial thrift and interests of the community and conducing in no small degree to its general welfare. BROWNING & SLOAN, " Apothecaries' Hall,'' East Washington St. NOS. 7 AND 9 As an important factor in the growth and commercial development of our thriving in- land metropolis, the drug trade has assumed no insignificant part, as might be illustrated by a detailed history of the rise and progress of the house now conducted by the firm of Browning & Sloan and popularly known to the trade as "Apothecaries' Hall. This house was established in the infancy of our com- merce and even before Indianapolis had at- tained the dignity conferred by a city charter. The limits allotted in the present volume will, however, permit but a cursory glance at the early history of this representative house, which was founded nearly half a century ago and is consequently now one of the oldest established business houses in the state. At its inception limited quarters at No. 22 West Washington St. were fo'und adequate for the transaction of the business at- that time, which did not exceed $io,ooo per annum, while at the present day the annual transactions range from $250,000 to $300,000, 'with a trade ex- tending not only to all sections of Indiana but to all the adjacent states. The premises now occupied, at Nos. 7 and 9 East Washington St., for general sales purposes, comprise the spa- cious and commodious four story business structure known as Apothecaries' Hall, 30x120 feet in dimensions, a view of which appears in connection with this sketch, while two floors of an additional building in the rear each 30x75 feet in dimensions are occupied for laboratory and storage purposes. The firm also occupies for the storage of original pack- ages and duplicate stock the commodious warehouses at Nos. 10, 12 and 13 East Pearl St. and at Nos. 223 and 225 South Pennsylva- nia St. TheiV stock, which is complete and comprehensive in every department of Apothe- caries' supplies, embraces a general line of drugs, chemicals, dye stuffs, paints, oils, var- nishes, brushes and painters' supplies, glass and putty, pure and imported wines and liquors for medicinal and mechanical purposes, the leading proprietary medicines and phar- maceutical preparations of the day, surgical instruments, perfumeries, toilet articles and druggists' sundries generally. This is the leading and most extensive as well as oldest commercial establishment of its class in the city or state and in the completeness of its stock, magnitude of its transactions snd facili- ties for supplying dealers of the West will not suffer by comparison with any contempora- neous establishment in any of the prominent trade centers of the country. The average valuation of stock carried in the differ- ent departments will not fall short of $100,000 and 20 experienced and cornpetent assistants are regularly employed, while every care and precaution is taken in the accurate filling of all orders. The individual members of the present firm, which was organized in 1863, are Robert Browning and Geo. W. Sloan. ' The former is a native of Jefferson County, Ind., and came to this city in 1843, entering the store of which he is now one of the proprie- tors, as a boy, remaining in tlie employ of his predecessors in various capacities until assum. ing the present position as the head of this important house. Mr. Browning has taken an active interest in the growth, development and progress of the business and educational interests of the city and has been for the past six years a member of the Board of School Commissioners. Mr. George W. Sloan, the junior member of the firm, is a native of Penn- sylvania and was born in Harrisburg, in that state, coming to this city when quite young and commenced his business career as a boy in this house, remaining in its employ until the formation of the present partnership, as above noted. Both members of the firm hav- ing been identified with this business since boyhood are thoroughly conversant with all the details and requirements and possess an extended acquaintance with the trade in this and adjacent slates, through which the trade of the house extends. 450 STATE OF INDIANA. INDIANA FOUNDRY COMPANY, Office and Works, 57 to 97 Bates St. In the manufacture of the various products from iron there has been wonderful improve- ments made, both in the processes of produc- tion and in the diversity of uses to which these products are now applied. Among the im- portant and extensive establishments in the West engaged in the iron trade, is the Indi- ana Foundry Company, whose offices and -works are located at 57 to 97 Bates St., this city, (having been removed from Brightwood, De- cember, 1882), where a prominent specialty is made of all varieties of castings requiring smooth surface and soft iron. This company also enjoys extraordinary fncilitiss for the pro- duction of fine castings. Japanned, coppered and bronzed, and of melal pattern making in all its branches. They are also exclusive manufacturers of Newby's Patent Adjustable Stove Linings, the only cast iron linings yet devised that will fit all sizes of cookmg stoves and ranges. The plant of the Indiana Foun- dry Company covers a ground space of 175x280 feet, upon which is erected a moulding room, finishing room, a store room, office and other buildings, occupied for various purposes. Two telephones are in use, one for private opera- tions and one affording connection with all parts of the city. The machinery and appli- ances are of the most ipproved design, oper- ated by one 30 horse power engine and boiler. This company was organized in December, 1881, succeeding the firm of Mothershead, Morris & Co., and the transactions embrace a wide area of territory, extending as far east as New York and New Jersey, as far south as New Orleans and as far west as Kansas, with an especially large demand for their products throughout Indiana, Northern Ohio and Northern Illinois, and the annual transactions of the company range from $150,000 to $200,- 000. An average force of 60 skilled and ex- perienced operatives and artisans is employed in the different departments, and as an indica- tion of the extent of their trade it may be stated in this connection that in the single item of stove linings under Newbys patent alone the sales for one year exceeded 230 tons, this being exclusive of the great amount of other castings turned out during the same period. Mr. J. L. Mothershead, the President of this company, is a native of Indianapolis and was born in 1844. After completing his education in this city he visited many of the leading cities of Europe in 1861 and attended one of the famous universities of Leipsig and the literary institutions in numerous other old world centers of education and culture, re- maining abroad until 1864. After his return to the United States he located in this city and engaged in mercantils and manufacturing pur- suits, being elected President of this company at the time of its organization. In 1880 he was elected by a handsome majority in a closely contested campaign to the responsible position of Treasurer of Marion County, a position which he now acceptably fills, his present term of oflSce expiring in September, 1S83. Mr. (j. F Miller, Secretary of this company, is a native of Virginia but has resided in this state for the past 18 years and has been associated with this enterprise since its inception. Over the whole of this extensive establishment, directing, instructing and managing, from the smallest detail to the largest and most compli- cated operations, are skilled and experienced artisans and superintendents, and from this incessant personal supervision arises the superior uniform quality and finish of the cast- ings produced here and their high apprecia- tion in the wide area of territory embraced by their extended operations. The influence of this important industrial enterprise is and has been largely felt in the commercial thrift of the community and been promotive in no small degree, of the centralization of trade in this department in this city. CHARLES H. BLACK, Manufacturer of Carriages, Phae- tons, ETC., 44 East Maryland St. and 42 AND 44 South Pensylvania St. Compa^-ing the art of carriage building of former and not very distant times with that of the present, we find the general principles of construction greatly improved, particularly with reference to lightness and at the same time a due regard to sti-ength, as well as in elegance of design, beauty of finish and dura- bility of the various parts, whether of wood or metal. The city of Indianapolis has during the past decade acquired a national reputation for the excellence of work of this description, turned out by her representative manufactur- ers, whose facilities for reliable work are not surpassed by those of any city east or west. . Among the leading manufacturers whose enterprise has in a remarkable measure con- tributed to the fame of the Capital City for superiority in this class of industrial enter- prise, none are more worthy of special com- mendation than the subject of the present sketch, Mr. Charles H. Black, whose reposi- tory is located at Nos. 42 and 44 South Penn- sylvania St., with manufactory at No. 44 East Maryland St. This business from its incep- tion in 1 87 1 to its present prosperous propor- . tions is the result of the individual effprts and energy of its enterprising projector, Mr. Black, and the unqualified success which has charac- terized its progress is a just and fitting tribute to well directed endeavors and untiring zeal in the production of first class work. At the manufactory, which is three stories in height and 67x67 feet in dimensions, the first floor is devoted to the blacksmithing department, while the upper stories are occupied by the wood working, painting and finishing depart- ments, where about 30 skilled and experienced workmen are regularly employed. The re- pository, which is 20x100 feet in dimensions and four stories in height, contains a fine line I of first class carriages, phaetons, side bar and CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 451 end spring buggies of all the leading styles and finely finished vehicles manufactured by Mr. Black especially for his trade, which ex- tends to all sections of Indiana, Illinois and even to Topeka, Kas. His annual sales at the present time exceed $40,000, and his trade is increasing with each succeeding year. Fine displays of his work were made at the State Fair at Indianapolis, also at Vincennes and Martinsville, in this state, in the fall of 1882, and elicited the admiration of visitors, no premiums being offered in that department. Mr. Black makes a specialty of manufactur- ing harness to order from the most elegant designs and devotes special attention to re- pairing and repainting in all their departments. Mr. Black is a native and lifelong resident of Indianapolis and was born in 1842. He learned his trade with Mr. S. W. Drew, in this city, and remained with him as journeyman for about five years. He was afterwards em- ployed by the Shaw Carriage Company, and it is a fact woi-thy of record that he has now secured a business for himself exceeding that of the present succession to that company. He was also employed by Mr. George Lowe for a period of two and a half years previous to embarking in his present enterprise. During the war of the rebellion Mr. Black entered the service of his country as a member of Com- pany B, 79th Regiment, I. V. I., soon after which he was detached for special duty in the recruiting service, where he rendered effective aid in filling up the ranks of the Union Army until 1S64, when he received an honorable dis- charge. He is recognized as a public spirited citizen and enterprising business man and has done much towards developing the iudustrial resources of his native city. G- ITTENBACH & CO., Steam Stone Works, No. 152 Harri- son St. The demand for both rough and cut stone for building purposes has created a distinctive branch of commercial industry, which is ex- tensively carried on in Indianpolis by the enterprising firm of G. Ittenbach & Co., whose offices and works are located at No. 152 Harri- son St. In the preparation of this important material for building or for trimmings the im- proved facilities employed are fully commen- surate with the onward march of progress in other industrial pursuits, and steam power is used to accelerate and expedite the operations of this representative firm, who occupy at the location above named one entire square, upon which are erected numei-ous buildings and sheds for manufacturing and business pur- poses. The main structure is 40x120 feet in dimensions and principally two stories in feeight, equipped with the most approved de- signs of special machinery, including one "stone traveler," which will readily handle a «tone of twenty tons weight. Upon the prem- ises are also erected a two story stable 18x30 feet in size, work sheds 20x60 and office build- ing 18x25. The firm handles all varieties of stone for building purposes, making a specialty of EUiotsville and Bedford stone, and enjoy the most perfect facilities for manufacturing to order any desired sizes or shapes and turning out the finest specimens of polished stone and special designs in carved or ornamental work at the shortest notice and upon the most rea- sonable terms. They also handle coal, lime, cement, etc., having special arrangements for procuring supplies at the most advantageous rates. This firm was originally organized in i860, then located on South Delaware St., and their first year's transactions did not exceed $5,000. They subsequently removed to Penn- sylvania Ave., south of Madison, and to their present location in 1865. Their annual busi- ness now ranges from $15,000 to $20,000, but have in former years when building operations were more active reached as high as $100,000. They are prepared at all times to furnish esti- mates and take contracts for supplying cut stone in any desired quantity, and have furnished the material for many large buildings in different sections of the state, among which may be mentioned the county jail at ConnersviIle,Wolf (& Wilson's bank at Marion, and many others. An average force of fifteen workmen is now employed, and one thirty horse power engine for propelling the machinery Is used. Mr. G. Ittenbach is a native of Prussia, Germany, and was born in 1828. He learned the trade of stone cutting at King's Winter on the Rhine, and came to this country in 1848, first locating in Cincinnati, where he was employed at his trade. He next went to Madisoft and was employed on the old jail building, and in 1851 came to Indianapolis and worked on the Bates House, and in the following year on the old Masonic Hall. He was subsequently em- ployed by Mr. Munson, and became proprie- tor in i860 by purchasing his interest. Mr. Frank Ittenbach was also born in Germany and learned his trade there. He came to this country in 1853, and was employed by other parties in the same places with his brother until the formation of the present partnership in 1878. HENRY WESTPHAL & CO., Manufacturers of Saws, 240 South Meridian St. In no department of productive industry have the manufacturers of America exhibited a greater degree of skill and enterprise than in successfully competing with foreign coun- tries in the production of saws of the various styles required by the workers in wood, in all departments of this important branch of in- dustry. Not only does the material in Amer- ican saws surpass that of imported ones, but numerous modifications and important im- provements have been introduced in the meth- ods of construction, the shape of the blades and the formation of the teeth, which renders them better adapted for all purposes to which they are now applied. The manufacture of 452 STATE OF INDIANA. saws constitutes an important feature of the industries of Indianapolis, and the only estab- lishment of its class in the United States making an exclusive specialty of cross cut saws, is located here and conducted by the firm of Henry Westphal & Co., who manufac- ture under special patents granted by the United States Government dated December 20, 1881, a saw possessing greater cutting power and capacity than any now in use. This house, although established as recently as 1S82, has already a demand for their pro- ducts extending to all portions of the Union, and indications point to a trade in the imme- diate future which will tax their facilities to their utmost capacity. Mr. Henry Westphal is a native of Germany, and was born in 1838. He is a practical and thorough mechanican, and has resided in the United States since 1866. The other members of the firm, Mr. Charles Aumann and Mr. Christ Aumann, are his step-sons, the former a native of Indiana- polis, was born in 1858, and the latter in Ra- cine, Wis., in 1S63. They are all practical mechanics conversant with the adaptabilities of iron and steel and with the peculiar requi- sites of the articles in the manufacture of which they have engaged under the most favorable and encouraging auspices. INDIANA PAPER COMPANY, Manufacturers of and Dealers in Every Description of News, Book, Flat Cap, Commercial and Wrapping Papers, Printers' and Dealers' Sup- , PLY Depot, Nos. 23 and 25 East Wash- ington St. Standing at the head of those agencies which contribute more directly than others to the promotion of intelligence, civilization, culture and the world's progress this department of our manufacturing and commercial operations demand special recognition in a review of commercial claims to prominence in both city and state. The present establishment came into the hands of the proprietors of the Cleve- land Paper Company by purchase through the court from the receiver of John P. Wood in January, 1S82, and the house in this city took the present name and was placed under the management of Mr. Wm. O. DeVay, through whose business ability it has become one of the leading depots of supply in this line in the West. The premises occupied consist of a fine double three story brick structure 50x100 feet in dimensions, which is admirably stocked at all times with every variety of news and book papers, white and colored, cover paper, flat caps, statements and bill head blanks, cards, envelopes, heavy wrapping and manilla paper, shipping tags, twines, news and book inks, paper bags and flour sacks, the latter furnished printed to order as desired. The preparation of wrapping paper and flour sacks, printed plain or in colors, forming quite a consider- .^ able item of trade, several power presses being employed, propelled by steam power supply- ing the power for these presses and tor their elevators in use. From fifteen to twenty as- sistants are employed in the various depart- ments of the business; telephonic communi- cation with all parts of the city and two- delivery wagons kept in constant use, their business embracing not only the city but va- rious sections of this state, as well as promi- nent trade centers both east and west. Mr.. Wm. O. DeVey, the manager of the Indiana- polis Paper Company, is a native ot Pittsburg, Pa., where he was born in 1850. In 1868 he visited the western part of the country, where- for several years he was variously employed. He came to Indianapolis about ten years ago- as the agent of the Cleveland Paper Company,, with which company he has since been iden- tified and succeeded in building up a trade- which contributes in no small degree to the- aggregate sum of our manufacturing and mer- cantile transactions. JOHNSTON & ERWIN, Importers and Jobbers in Dry Goods,. Woolens, Notions, etc., Nos. hi, 113,. 115 and 117 South Meridian St. The trade in dry goods, considered as a spe- cial branch of commerce, is the most iinport- ant of any now existing in this country. Ini its aggregate transactions it controls a greater' amount of capital, employs directly and in- directly a greater number of persons, and distributes a greater variety and value of com- modities than any other department of com- mercial pursuit. Previous to the war of the- rebellion the bulk of the jobbing trade was. still held by our chief Eastern cities, but since 1865 a new impetus has been given to this department of trade by the establishment of houses in our Western cities, whose direct ' relations with manufacturers and whose facili- ties for procuring foreign fabrics of every description have insured their ability to cora- pel;e successfully for the Western trade, in- suring to dealers not only all the possible advantages of the Eastern markets, but in inany instances inducements which find no- parallel in our Eastern cities. Among those commercial enterprises which haveconlributedl in a marked degree to the centralization ot trade in this metropolis, is that of Messrs. Johntson & Erwin, importers and wholesale dealers in foreign and domestic dry goods,, woolens, notions, etc., located at Nos. 1 11 to 117, inclusive, South Meridian St. The busi- ness was originally started by the present senior member of the firm in 1S61, enlisting in the enterprise men of capital, and locatedi at its inception at Nos. 44 and 46 East Wash- ington St. The firm afterwards removed to- what was then known as Morrison's Opera House, where for some years the business was- successfully conducted. In 1870 the firm built the premises situated on the corner of South* Meridian and Maryland Sts., and the business ' was there located and conducted up to 1880- by Murphy, Johnston & Co., Mr. Murphy CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 453 %)eing then succeeded by Mr. D P. Erwin, when the style of firm became as at present. "The house upon its organization assumed that ^aggressive and progressive feature which im- parted to it those elements of success which •soon placed it in the front rank with its con- temporaries of this city and the West. Secur- :ing the largest and one of the finest warerooms in this city for their business, this house estab- lished itself in iS8i in the building now occu- pied, which is a fine brick sti-ucture most ■eligibly located, aiad having a frontage on -South Meridian St. of 65 feet b\' a depth of 160 feet. Here they occupy four floors and basement, giving a floor space for oflice, stor- age and business purposes of 56,250 square feet. The large and diversified stock here car- aried presents attractive features to the trade which cannot be excelled by similar houses of the East or West in completeness, detail and ■diversity, as well as the systematic arrange- ment and classification of the various depart- ments, which may be designated as follows: First, domestic cotton goods; second, flan- nels, cottonades and jeans; third, prints, and ginghams; fourth, foreign and American dress goods; fifth, white goods, linens and laces; sixth, hosiery and glove department; seventh, ladies' and gentlemen's furnishing goods; eighth, notions and small ware; ninth, u]ider- wear of every description and rubber goods; tenth, overalls, cottonade and jean coats, pants and suits; eleventh, billing and shipping de- partment; twelfth, general and private oiBces, with telephonic communication with all parts of the city. The basement is devoted to heavy goods, such as domestics, sheetings, shirtings and woolen goods; the iirst floor to general offices, and its broad expanse and double rooms ■exhibit the fullest lines of prints, ginghams, and all the standard and popular grades of ladies' dress goods, embracing also silks. The second floor is devoted to the ^hosiery and glove department, ladies' and gentlemen's 'fui-nishing goods, notions, linens, white goods, etc. The tliird floor to underwear and manu- factured goods, rubber goods, etc., and to the packing and shipping department, while the fourth floor is used for' storage of duplicate «tock. Two fine elevators are used for the . liandling of goods, and broad stairways form communication with the various floors. Messrs Johnston & Erwin give employment to sixteen traveling salesmen, who represent this house through this state, Ohio and Illinois, while their trade extends as far west as Iowa and north into Michigan. From twenty to twenty- five employes fill the various departments in the main house, and their aggregated transac- tions will reach $1,500,000 per annum. Mr. W. W. Johnston, the senior member of this firm, was born in Madison, Ind., and came to this city over a quarer of a century ago, where he has since been associated with the growth and development of the city and with its busi- ness operations through all the vicissitudes of national finances and business fluctuations, maintaining the inost honorable position in financial and business circles, and stands to- day among the oldest merchants, as well as the founder of the most flourishing jobbing house of this city and state. Mr. D. P. Erwin the junior member of this firm, is a native of Lancaster County, Pa., where he was born in 1844. He came to this city in 1880, having been previously engaged in this branch of commercial pursuit in Cincinnati, O., for a period of fifteen years, and subsequently for four years at Peoria, 111. Enjoying a wide and extensive business acquaintance and ex- perience, he has contributed in no small degree to the present flourishing trade this house en- joys. Standing at the hesfd of its department and among the leaders of trade in the West, this house is justly entitled to the liberal no- tice here accorded among the progressive enterprises of both city, state and country. PERRY & PRINCE, Manufacturers of Brooms and Whisks, No. 373 North Alabama St. Careful investigation of the industries of In- dianapolis develops the fact that a great variety of important interests center at this point, not the least important of which is the manufac- ture of brooms and whisks as conducted by Messrs. Perry & Prince, at No. 373 North j\l- abama street, where a three story building 24x50 feet in dimensions is occupied, the first floor being used for office and salesroom and the second and third floors for manufacturing purposes, where not less than 75 dozen of the dift'erent styles of brooms are turned out daily, which are disposed of to dealers in this city and throughout the States of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and a portion of Kentucky. Nine dif- ferent grades of carpet and parlor brooms, three varieties of extra stable brooms, several styles of whisks and toy or hearth brooms are manufactured here, all work being hand made and guaranteed of superior quality. All these varieties are constantly carried in stock and the firm are also wholesale dealers in broom corn and broom makers' supplies. An aver- age force of 20 experienced workmen are em- ployed. This enterprise was inaugurated in 1881 at No. 78 Pennsylvania street, with an invested capital of^ $6,000, but the steady in- crease of trade requiring more ample facilities necessitated a removal in 1882 to their present eligible location, where an annual business of more than $30,000 is transacted. Mr. Wm. Perry, a native of Piqua, Miami county, Ohio, was born in 1851, where he resided on a farm, devoting particular attention to the cultivation of broom corn. In' 1861 he removed to Cham- pagne county, where he remained on a farm until he was 23 years of age, when he removed to Urbana and engaged in the manufacture of brooms, transfering his factory and business to Indianapolis in 1881, when the present part- nership was formed. His many years experi- ence has given him a practical knowledge of this branch of industry in all its details. Mr. 454 STATE OF INDIANA. Tames Prince was born in Braxton county, W. Va., in 1847, where he was engaged on his father's farm until his reino%'al to Champagne county, Ohio, in 1862, where he still continued on the farm until his removal to Indianapolis in 1881, associating himself with Mr. Perry in this business. He devotes the greater portion of his time to looking after the Interests of the house on the road, while upon Mr. Perry de- volves the management of the office and finan- cial department and the general superintend- ency of the factory. , "ARCADE MILLS," Blanton, Watson & Co., Flour, Feed AND Grain, No. 200 West Maryland Street. Up to a comparatively recent date no im- portant change had been made in the old fash- ioned milling machinery which was invented and brought into use about the time of the adoption of the Federal Constitution, by Oliver Evans, of Pennsylvania, but in this, as is in other departments of operative industry, Amer- ican inventive genius saw opportunities for im- proveraegt, and as a result the roller system, or as it is now commonly known, "gradual re- duction process" was introduced, and the suc- cess which has attended it has to a great ex- tent revolutionized the milling business and, most of the new mills built at the present day are adopting the new idea, and many of the old ones have introduced it in place of their former cumbrous machinery. One of the finest and most thoroughly equipped flouring mills in this section of the state is located at No. 200 Maryland street, in this city, known as the "Arcade Mills," and now conducted by the firm of Blanton, Watson & Co. The main structure which is of brick and five stories in height, covers a ground space of 51^x75 feet, ■with a daily capacity of 200 barrels. This mill is equipped throughout with the latest im- proved and most perfect machinery of the roller process variety, and constant employ- ment is given to sixteen practical assistants ■who are at the present time turning out 200 barrels of flour daily, which meets with a ready sale and enjoys a reputation with the trade second to none produced in this section of the west. The motive power for the ma- chinery employed is furnished by one steam engine of 100 horse power and a battery of boilers. These mills have been conducted un- der the present management (with some un- important changes) since 1879, the individual members of the firm as now organized being L. H. Blanton, W. R. Watson and A. J. Alex- ander. Upon the two former named, who are experienced practical millers, devolves the management of the business in this city, Mr. Alexander being a non-resident. The high reputation which the product of the Arcade Mills have acquired has been the result of a determination on the part of the management to use only the best wheat in its production, and to avail themselves of every facility which modern progress affords [in the prosecution ol their enterprise. "THE MOORE COMBINATION DESK COMPANY," Manufacturers of Desks and Deal- ers IN Hardwood Lumber, Office, 84 East Market St. Much skill and ingenuity as well as perse- verance have been displayed of late years in the construction of desks for office and library purposes, the main objects sought being econ- omy of space, convenience of arrangement, special adaptability to the great variety of pur- poses for which a desk is required in a syste- matic and orderly classification of the books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other matters which the merchant and business man disires to have where he can place his hands on them at any moment, absolute security, gracefulness of proportion and beauty of fin- ish. All these essentials have been secured and utilized in the different varieties manufac- tured by the Moore Combination Desk Com- pany of Indianapolis, whose products have received the unqualified approval of merchants, bankers and heads of departments in public offices, not only in all sections of our own country, but throughout South America and European nations. The manufacture of these desks was commenced in this city in 1877 by a private firm, and in 1879 a stock company was organized under the laws of the state of Indiana with an authorized capital of $35,000. As an evidence of the almost phenomenal growth of the transactions of this important corporation, it may be stated that while their first year's transactions did not exceed $25,000, their sales for 1882 will exceed $100,000. The office of the company is located at No. 84 East Market St., and their works and yards at Brightwood, where six acres are occupied for the buildings required for manufacturing pur- poses and for the storage of an immense stock ot the different varieties of hard wood lumber, which are supplied to the trade in small or large lots. The main buildings are substan- tially built of brick, covering a floor space of 33,000 square feet, equipped with all the requi- ' site special wood working machinery, and sixty experienced workmen are employed in the manufacture of forty-five different varieties of desks, ten of which are covered by letters patent owned and controlled by this company, which are furnished to dealers or to individ- uals in all sections of the Union, and shipped to Brazil a^nd South America and European ports. The officers of the company as at pres- ent organized are Joseph A. Moore, President; G. W. Warren, Treasurer a'nd General Man- age; P. J- Carleton, Secretary; J. p. Recker, Superintendent. An elegantly illustrated de- scriptive catalogue containing views of the various styles of desks manufactured, with prices and other information, will be furnished to interested parties by mail or upon personal application. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 455 111 iiiKpwB,' 456 STATE OF INDIANA. INDIANAPOLIS STOVE CO., Manufacturers of Stoves, Hollow Ware and Castings, 85 and 87 South Meridian St. The manufacture of heating and cooking stoves, hollow ware and fine castings, as con- ducted by the Indianapolis Stove Company, constitutes a prominent feature of the indus- trial enterprises of the state. This company is the outgrowth of an enterprise which was inaugurated in 1850 by Mr. Deloss Root, who, during all the changes which have occurred in the past thirty-two years, has renjained at the head of the house and exercised a con- trolling interest in its affairs. The original style of the firm was Deloss Root & Co., un- der which form the business was conducted, with some unimportant changes in Vnit jiersonel of the partnership until 1877, at which time the present company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana with Mr. Root as its president. The general offices and ware rooms are located at Nos. 85 and 87 South Meridian street, in a spacious three story brick structure 40x140 feet in dimensions, where the various styles of stoves manufactured by the company are carried constantly in stock, among which wotthy of special mention are the following cook stoves: The Great Wish, a new first-class coal cooking stove, for bitu- minous or anthracite coal, various sizes, for wood. The Atlas, for coal, embracing two sizes, Nos. 7 and 8, fitted with all late improve- ments and mounted in the very best manner. Torchlight, for coal or wood, Nos. 7 and 8. The Dexter, two sizes, for wood, Nos. 7 and 8, over 2,300 now in use. This stove has peculiar and important features which makes it the best operating stove in the market. Root's Kitchen Queen, for wood, has met with un- surpassed approval ; Nos. 6, 67, 7, 8 and 9. In- dianola, three sizes, for wood. This stove has been in the market since 1863 and many thou- sands of them are in use. Root's Eclipse, for wood, is a popular, medium sized cooking stove, Nos. 6, 7 and 8. The Hotel, for coal or wood, six holes, 4, 10 inch holes, oven 26x40. The Windsor is a new first-class cooking stove, for wood, six hole, extension top, copper reservoir and warming closet; automatic shelf for oven on either side, &c., pronounced the cheapest first-class wood stove in the market. The class of heating stoves manufactured by this company embrace the newest improved and most 'perfectly adapted stoves of the vari- ous sizes and styles in popular demand in the market, embracing about sixteen different makes. Dealers should send for their illus- trated catalogue. They also manufacture ten different sizes of sugar kettles ranging from 8 to 40 gallons, besides every description of pop- ular designs of hollow ware. This foundry, which was formerly located on South Penn- sylvania street, was removed to the present lo- cation on Kentucky avenue, near White river, in 1878, where more ample space and increased facilities were secured for manufacturing oper- ations. The foundry proper covers a ground space of 130x150 feet embracing the moulding and associated departments, the mounting and polishing shops 40x65 feet in dimensions, while other buildings are required for office and other purposes embracing ground space of 250 feet square. These works, which are among the largest and most thoroughly equipped in the Slate, have a capacity for turning out 20,000 finished stoves per annum exclusive of the hollow ware and other castings, and from 80 to 100 skilled and experienced workmen find regular and remunerative employment. Mr. Deloss Root is a native of New York State, and was born at Cincinnatus, Courtland County, February 3, 1S19. He came west with his parents in 1837, locating at Hartford, Trumbull county, Ohio. His early education was acquired at the town of Lincklaen, Che- nango County, N. Y. His inclinations being directed toward mercantile rather than agri- cultural pursuits he became identified with commercial operations, and in 1844 embarked in the iron trade in New Lisbon, Ohio, where he remained for four years, removing to In- dianapolis in 1850 and originating the enter- prise which, under his judicious management, has attained such magnificent proportions. The population of the city at that time was only about 7,000, and this was the only man- ufactory of its kind in the State. As indicative of the growth and progress of its business op- erations it may be stated in this connection that the sales for the first year, which were re- garded at that time as very large and encour- aging, reached only $15,060, while at the pres- ent time the annual transactions of the com- pany exceed $300,000. Mr. Root was con- nected with the first rolling mill established in this city, and a prominent stockholder in the first mill for the manufacture of merchant iron, known as the White River Rolling Mill, and subsequently merged into the Capital City Rolling Mill. He also was interested in the Architectural Iron Works for about one year, and was largely instrumental as one of the capitalists in the erection of a blast furnace for the production of pig iron, at Brazil City, Clay County, this State, with which he was for many years prominently identified. In connection with a partner he also founded similar works in Harden county, Illinois, in 1870. In 1854 he was appointed" by the Governor of this State as a director of the Bank of the State of In- diana, which responsible position he held until the introduction of the National banking sys- tem, at which time he rendered valuable aid in the organization of the First National Bank of Indianapolis, in which he was one of the three, largest stockholders, and for a period of ten years held the position of director. In all legitimate enterprises and projects which give promise of public good in citv, state or national affairs he has ever evinced an active and intel- ligent interest, and in all matters pertaining to the growth of the city and the development of Its natural or acquired advantages he has been recognized as one of its most liberal minded CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 457 and public spirited citizens. Mr. H. W. Ben- nett, the etficient secretary and treasurer, is a native of Indiana and was born in 1856. For the past eight years he has been associated with the Indianapolis Stove Company and iden- tiiied with its business interests and steadily increasing transactions. GILLETT & JENISON, Wholesale Jewelers, No. 15 South Meridian St. In a history of the advance, development iand progress of Indianapolis, with reference to its commercial status, the jewelry trade must necessarily occupy a very prominent position, both on account of the magnitude of its trans- actions and the high character and standing of the representative firms engaged therein. As the leading house in this important depart- ment of our mercantile system, transacting an exclusive wholesale business and carrying an elegant assortment of merchandise in this line, we mention that of Messrs. Gillett & Jenison, located at No. 15 South Meridian street. This house was originally established in 1S74 by its present enterprising pi-oprietors and was first located in Hubbard's block (up stairs.) The business was subsequently removed to Illinois street and after one year again to Hubbard block, and in March, 18S2, to its present com- modious quarters where a room 20x60 feet in dimensions has been fitted up and arranged expressly for the accommodation of their ex- tensive and steadily increasing trade. The front portion is occupied by Mr. Daumont who is engaged in the general retail business and fine watch repairing, while the main portion is devoted to the wholesale department of this firm, their large and diversified stock and busi- ness oflSce. The stock which is one of the most complete, comprehensive and elegant in the west, embraces a fine assortment of the best makes of American and imported watches, ifine clocks and bronzes, solid silver and plated ware, diamonds and precious stones, and in fact all articles pertaining to this special branch, while the trade of the house extends ithroughout Indiana, Jllinois and Iowa, the an- nual transactions ranging from $75,000 to $100,000. Two traveling salesmen represent >this firm during the season in the states above named, and special attention is paid to the ac- icurate and prompt filling of orders from the trade and to the reliability of all representa- ttions. Mr. A. B. Gillett is a native of Con- mecticut, where he was born in 1S24. He came west in 1850, locating at Warren, Ohio, where he remained for five years. He then removed to Adrian, Michigan, remaining two years, and from thence to Bloomington,. Illinois, where he was engaged in the jewelry business until his removal to this city in 1874. Mr. ■Geo. M. Jenison is a native and life-long resi- dent of Indianapolis, and was born in 1S40. He is a thoroughly practical and experienced jeweler and learned his trade in this city with chis uncle, Mr. H. Talbot, one of the old jew- elers and prominent citizens of Indianapolis for many years. Since the inauguration of the present enterprise this house has acquired for itself a reputation justly entitling it to the esteem and consideration of the trade and of the community at large for its success in se- curing for this city a gradually increasing trade which formerly sought other markets. INDIANAPOLIS SOAP WORKS, J. A. Hunt & Co., 701 to 707 South West St. "Soap and civilization go hand in hand," and he who causes two bars of soap to appear where but a grease spot appeared before is entitled to rank among the benefactors of humanity and promoters of civilization. Un- til within a comparatively recent period but Utile attention had been devoted by American manufacturers to the production of improved varieties of soap, the old fashioned style of common yellow soap being deemed sufficient for all practical purposes. Within the past few years, however, a great competition has arisen, and thousands of different brands and varieties have been put upon the market, some possessing great merit and others of very in- ferior quality, although largely advertised and extensively puffed. Of the former kinds, the really reliable and truly valuable varieties, it is safe to assert that none enjoy a higher or more deservedly popular place in public esti- mation than the special brands manufactured by Messrs. J. A. Hunt & Co., proprietors of the Indianapolis Soap Works, which were established in 1879. As a proof of the popu- larity of these works it may be stated that since their inception the transactions have doubled each succeeding year. The premises occupied cover an area of two and one-half acres on South West St., upon which are erected numerous buildings equipped with all the requisite apparatus and appliances for suc- cessfully and expeditiously conducting the extensive business in all its departments. Among the leading and most popular brands manufactured here may be mentioned the leading standard brands known to the trade as "Best on Earth," the "New Wrinkle" and "Benzine." In these works are also produced two novelties in the cleansing line, noticeable on account of recognized merit, one of which is filling a want wide spread; it is known to the trade as "Magic House Cleaner." It is put up in small or large packages in a fluid state. A rag or sponge dipped in this prepar- ation and applied to paint, no matter how old or greasy, removes every trace of dirt or grease, without the use ot a brush. In the cleansing of type or gummy substances from iron it is truly valuable. The other is known as "Hunt's new process white laundry soap." This is a pure white soap made in small irreg- ular lumps, closely resembling "pop corn" at a short distance, and is highly recommended for laundry purposes. The other brands men- tioned can best be appreciated after giving 458 STATE OF INDIANA. them a fair trial, which is all that the inventor asks for, as he is confident they will give per- fect satisfaction. The present capacity of these works is loo boxes per day, which meet with a ready sale among the leading grocery houses of both city and country. Mr. J. A. Hunt is a native of New York State and was born in 1820. He has resided in Indiana for the past six years, and has since the inception of his present enterprise established a large and growing trade in the popular soaps manufac- factured by him. J. N. CHURCH, Commission Merchant, No. 245 East Washington St. One of the oldest, as well as one of the most extensive, houses in Indianapolis engaged in the flour, feed and grain business is that now conducted by Mr. J. N. Church, at No. 245 East Washington street. This representative house was established in 1S60 by the father of the present proprietor, who still retains an interest in the business and who conducted it successfully until 1873 when his son assumed the general control, and under his manage- ment the business has considerably increased. The premises occupied by Mr. Church at the above named location are owned by the firm and comprise a commodious 3^ story brick building 25x195 feet in dimensions, where the business has been conducted since 1875, occu- pying the entire first floor, basement and a portion of the second floor for the storage and handling of the finest grades of family flour, grain and mill feed, and has general control of the spring wheat flour trade of this section of the state. He transacts both a commission business' and buys and sells on his own ac- count with a large local trade as well as en- gaged in grain transactions embracing the principal grain centres of the state and the west, with telephonic connection with all parts of the city. Mr. Church owns and controls the products of the Hanover Mills, near Morris- town, Ind., manufacturing several choice brands of flour by the new or patent process, which meet with a ready sale on account of its excellence, uniform quality and freedom from all extrarieous substances. His father also owns and operates the Premium Mills at Knightstown, Ind., where superior grades of flour are turned out which are sold by the house. Besides two of his brothers who are employed in the house here employment is given to one additional salesman and one teamster, and one double team is used for busi- ness and delivery purposes. We think it safe to assert that this house at the present time handles more flour than any similar house in the Capital City. Mr. Church is a native and life-long resident of this state, and was born in 1852. Since leaving school he has been iden- tified with the special department of commer- cial enterprise both with his father and on his own account. He is a member of the Board of Trade of this city and largely interested in promoting the commercial thrift of this grow- ing metropolis. A. B. MEYER & CO., Shippers and Dealers in Coal and. Coke, Principal Office, No. ii North Pennsylvania St. Keeping pace with the increased population and operative industries of each succeeding year, there is not found wanting those enter- prises which convert the mineral resources so. abundantly supplied by nature into the chan- nels of utility, contributing to the require- ments of mechanical skill, inventive genius- and the necessities which arise from these, as- well as to the ordinary requirements of do- mestic life, there is no commodity at the pres- ent day more indispensable than those articles- which compose the stock in trade of that en- terprising firm whose name forms the caption of the present article. The energy with which the commercial transactions of Messrs. A. Bi Meyer & Co. have been conducted since en- gaging in the business of shippers and dealers- in coal and coke have exhibited that aggres- sive and progressive character which has re- sulted in a few years in placing them among the leaders of trade in this department of our city's commercial activities. The main office of this firm is located at No. 11 North Penn- sylvania St., where they are connected by telephone with their yards, the principal one being located at No. 201 South Delaware St, corner of South St., while the other is located at the corner of Christian Ave. and I. P. & C. R. R. The former being at the corner off South Delaware and East South Sts., em- braces a space of 3:90 feet upon the former with 220 feet along the latter, with two switches off the C. I. St. L. & C. R. R. running through the center, giving direct connections with all lines of railroad centering in -this important railroad metropolis. A fine business office i^ X30 feet in size, with best approved hnd accu.- rate scales, are situated on the corner of the two thoroughfares. On the east side are lo> cated commodious stables 30x60 feet in size,, while near the center is their immense and completely equipped coke crusher and eleva- tor, embracing a space of 16x35 feet. Other portions of these yairds are taken up with lines- of sheds, while miniature mountains of black coal are interspersed with large stacks of hard and soft coal, nut coal and coke, for supplying' the demands of their numerous patrons in the- city and surrounding country. The upper- yards are at the corner of Christian Ave. and the I. P. & C. R. R. Here they have a groundl space of four aci-es, with over 500 feet of shed' room, with business office and all accessories, and at which is also- carried' large stocks of every variety of these articles, and is con- nected with the Wabash Railroad track by switch. Each office is connected by telephone vvith the main office and with all parts of the city. In the various commodities comprising their stock, this house handles^ from 2,000 txy CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 459' 2,500 car loads per annum, and their patrons . embrace a circuit of fitty miles from this city. They give employment to an average of twenty-five teams and from twenty-five to thirty-five employes, while each succeeding year shows a marked increase in their trans- actions. This house dates its origin in 1877, when it was started by August B. Meyer, who conducted the business alone up to 1S81, at which time he associated with him his brother, Mr. Charles F. Meyer, when the firm name became as at present. Mr. August B. Meyer is a native of this city, where he was born in 1855. His early education and association ■with business pursuits were in the city of his nativity, formerly associated with his brother in the cigar and tobacco trade up to one year previous to engaging in the present business. Mr. Charles F. Meyer is also a native of this city, where he was born in 1853. While asso- ciated with his brother in this department of commerce, he is also engaged in the cigar and tobacco trade at Nos. 15 and 17 North Penn- sylvania St., with which he has been identified for the past fourteen years. The complete and comprehensive facilities employed by Messrs. A. B. Meyer & Co., and the energy which characterizes their extensive operations, contribute in no small degree to the promi- nence of our aggregated commercial transac- tions and progressive industries. FRANCKE & SCHINDLER, Wholesale Hardware and Furni- ture Manufacturers' Supplies, No. 27 West Washington St. Exerting an important influence upon' the commercial thrift and development of the com- munity the wholesale hardware house of Francke & Schindler demands special consid- eration at our hands in depicting the causes which have conduced to the establishment of a wide spread trade for the city of Indianap- olis, and its prominent position as a distrib- uting centre for this section of the great west. This representative house dates its inception back more than a quarter of a century, when it was founded upon a small scale by Mr. Charles Freise, long before our thriving city had attained anything like its present promi- nence among its sister cities of the Union. After several changes in the fersonel of its man- agement it came into the possession of its pres- ent proprietors in December, 1S81, who now oc- cupy for sale and storage purposes the spa- cious and commodious three story brick structure 14x200 feet in dimensions at No. 27 West Washington street, carrying a general line of hardware, cutlery, mechanics' tools, coffin trimmings and undertakers' materials, making a prominent specialty of furniture manufacturers' and cabinet makers' supplies. They are proprietors of a superior variety of perforated wood chair and settee bottoms man- ufactured expressly for their own trade', and carry a complete and comprehensive assort- ment of all articles needed by furniture manu- facturers pertaining to this line of trade. Eight salesmen and assistants are regularly em- ployed and the books of the house show that their trade extends to all sections of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, and even to more re- mote sections of the Union. The average val- uation of stock carried reaches fully $30,000,. while their annual sales will exceed $125,000^ Mr. Frederick Francke is a native of Germany and was born in 1856. Mr. Oscar C. Schindler is a native and life-long resident of Indianap- olis and was born in 1850. Both members of the firm are energetic and enterprising busi- ness men whose eftbrts to secure and retain trade have been of great benefit to the city as- well as to themselves. FLANNER & HOMMOWN, ' Undertakers and Embalmers, No. 72 North Illinois St. The prartice of embalming the dead, which dates back many thousand years, has been practiced in all ages and by all nations by a great variety of processes. In ancient times it was regarded as a wonderful art and its secrets were jealously guarded by those who practiced it, and the expense attending the embalming process was so great that only the wealthiest were able to avail themselves of it for the preservation of the bodies of departed triends. Modei-n science has, however, dis- covered various systems, which are in every respect superior to those practiced by the ancients and by means of which the expense of embalming is brought within the means of all. One of the most satisfactory if not the only true system Is that known as "arterial- embalming," which is practiced in this city by the firm of Flanner & Hammown, whose un- dertaking establishment is located at No. 72 North Illinois St., one and one-half squares north of Washington St. This firm was es-r tablished in March, 1881, and its facilities andl advantages are not surpassed by those of any similar establishment in the city. They carry at all times a large assortment of coffins, cas- kets and burial cases of the most approved construction, from which selections may be made, and have also a fine hearse and numer- ous carriages for funeral purposes. Both members of the firm have had extended prac- tical experience in this special line an.d are- prepared to take full charge of the details per- taining to the "last sad rites" and conduct the ceremonies in the most appropriate manner, while their charges are uniformly moderate- Mr. Frank W. Flanner is a native of Ohio and previous to the formation of the present part- nership had been for three years employed in. an undertaking establishment in this city. Mr. John Hammown was born near Dayton,. O., and has been for many years identified with the undertaking business. Their office is- open day and night and has telephonic con- nections with all sections of the city. Calls or orders either by wire or in person will receive- prompt and careful attention. 460 STATE OF INDIANA. INDIANAPOLIS BUSINESS COLLEGE AND TELEGRAPH INSTITUTE, C. C. KoERNER, Proprietor, Bates Block. This popular educational institute was estab- lished in this city in 1858, and has been for the pa.st seventeen years under the management of Prof C. C. koerner, the President of the Bryant & Stratton Association for the state of Indiana, and since its inception more than :25,ooo students have matriculated and passed creditable examinations, graduating with high tations to dift'erent branches of commercial and financial pursuits, the laws of partnership, settlements, etc., business correspondence and commercial law, political economy, commer- cial, ethics and the modern languages. A spe- cial feature, which is winning golden opinions, is the ladies' department, where a complete and thorough business education may be ac- quired for the various duties which ladies are so admirably qualified to perform in many branches of our modern commercial system. Another prominent feature which will be honors, and most of whom are now filling responsible and lucrative positions in mercan- tile or fiduciary institutions or engaged in business on their own account, where the linowledge acquired here is of incalculable ibenefit to them. The course of instruction embraces those branches of study which will ■be found of practical benefit in the every day walks of life, the purely ornamental being made subservient to the useful, and comprises practical business penmanship, legibility and rapidity being the most important features, arithmetic and the science of rapid and correct computation, bookkeeping in its various adap- highly appreciated by those desirous of ac- quiring a thorough knowledge of telegraphy in all its branches has recently been intro- duced as a distinctive department and is known as the telegraph institute. This department is highly endorsed and recommended by numer- ous managers and superintendents of tele- graph lines. Evening sessions are held in all the departments, and the individual instruc- tion system has been adopted, so that students can enter at any time and avail theitiselves of all the advantages which the college affords. Seven spacious well lighted and ventilated, handsomely furnished and conveniently ar- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 461 ranged halls in the elegant Bates Block, di- rectly opposite the postoffice, are utilized for college purposes, and from five to nine com- petent teachers and professors are constantly employed under the immediate personal su- pervision of Prof. Koerner, who has had a practical experience of more than seventeen years as teacher, and has received the highest endorsements from former pupils and business houses in all sections of the Union, as well as what has never been accorded to any similar institution, the unanimous endorsement of the Indiana State Legislature, bearing the auto- gragh signatures of every member of that body. The average attendance at this popu- lar college is 612, a gratifying indication of the estimation in which it is held by the com- munity at large, students having been received from almost every state in the Union and trom many of the territories. LOUIS ADOLPH GREINER, Veterinary Surgeon, No. 126 East Pearl St. ; Residence, No. 471 South Meridian St. The most thorough requisites and qualifica- tions in this department are possessed to a remarkable extent by Dr. Louis Adolph Grei- ner, the accomplished veterinarian and sur- geon of Indianapolis, whose principal office and infirmary are located at 126 East Pearl St., opposite the court house lower, and home office and residence at No. 471 South Meridian St. The infirmary is supplied with special facilities for the treatment of all diseases and complaints of horses and live stock generally, and both offices are open at all hours of the day or night and connected by telephone with all sections of the city. Dr. Greiner is ac- knowledged to be one of the most skillful and accomplished practitioners in the United States, and since locating in this city in 1S79 has established a large and steadily increasing practice. Dr. Greiner is a native of France and was born in 1831. He commenced the study of his profession in Paris in 1846, and graduated with honor from the Ecole D'Alfori in 1851. He commenced the practice of his profession in "La Belle France," and in 1862 received from the Emperor, Napoleon III, a medal ot honor, the highest testimonial of appreciation which could at that time be con- ferred for efficiency in his profession. He came to the United States in 1866, and first located at Buffalo, N. Y., where he was suc- cessfully engaged in the practice of veterinary surgery for a period of eleven years. In 1875 he was appointed by the commandant veter- inai;y surgeon of Battery A, Light Artillery N. G. S. N. Y., a position which he still re- tains, a special furlough being granted upon his removal to this city. He owns a fine home place and stable, with commodious grounds 23x197 feet in dimensions, on South Meridian St., though his main office is found at No. 126 East Pearl St., and his practice is steadily increasing with the growth and ad- vancement of the Capital City, insuring to him a leading position in his profession. Di. Greiner has the most complete outfit of sur- gical instruments of the latest invention of any veterinary surgeon in the United States. HOWARD INFIRMARY, Edward Howard, M. D., Proprietor, Illinois St., between Maryland and Georgia. While the medical profes,sion is in general favorable to a progressive policy and the ac- ceptance of new and good ideas concerning the nature and treatment of diseases from whatever source they may be derived, some of the rules laid down by medical societies for the governance of themselves and their mem- bers are anti-progressive and absurd. One of these is that rule which decrees that no mem- ber shall adopt a special branch of practice; and another, that no member may advertise his calling through the newspaper press. This- rule in regard to specialists is puerile and fool- ish. The people readily recognize the fact that a physician who gives his whole time to the study of one class of diseases or to a single disease is more competent to treat it than another physician who only studies the sub- ject casually and may not be called upon to- treat a patient for such an ailment once in a year. Yet the physicians belonging to med- ical societies are forbidden to recognize or have any professional intercourse with spe- cialists, although the latter may be their supe- riors in point of attainments and regularlv graduated. The above remarks apply with special force to the case of Dr. Edward/ Howard. In order to a better understanding of the case as it stands between this gentle- man, one of the most accomplished and suc- cessful specialists' of our times, and the "regu- lar" members of the profession of medicine, a brief sketch of his career will serve a good purpose. Dr. Edward Howard was born in Warren county, Ohio, February 21, 1815. His youthful days were spent on the home farm, hemeaniime enjoying such educational advan- tages as then existed in his neighborhood. He studied medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. Lewis, a leading physician of that section, and on September 8, 1S36, married the daugh- ter of his preceptor. Miss Clara Lewis, in De- catur county, Ind. He attended lectures and graduated as a physician of the Eclectic school, and for a number of years was a "regular" practitioner. Subsequently removing to Indi- ana, and after practicing at a number of points in the state settled down for a time at Knights- town, where he built up a considerable prac- tice. All these years he had made that most terrible and fatal disease, cancer, a special study, and had had much success in treating it, proving by his own experience that the old and universally accepted theory of the incura- bility of the disease was entirely wrong. In its treatment he left the beaten track and struck out a new path for himself, utilizing a 462 STATE OF INDIANA. discovery which has since proved of untold usefulness to him in his practice and saved the lives of hundreds of persons given over to die by the fnstidious "regulars." Finding Knights- town a field too limited for him, he in 1855 came to this place, then a young and thriving city, determined to make it his future home. He had no money, and wanted an office and a home. So confident was he in liis success that he bought a property for several thousand dollars, borrowing Irom a friend the money to make the first payment, and agreeing to pay the balance in one and two years. His confi- dence in his success proved to be well grounded, and despite the hard times then prevailing not only cleared the property but repaid the money borrowed from his friend. Here in 1855 he began practice as a specialist in the treatment of cancer and other chronic diseases, and his success during the past twen- ty-seven years has few parallels in the annals of medical practice. Hi.s patients liave been numbered by tliousands, coming from all sec- tions of the Union, many of them when falling under his care being in a critical condition, having been abandoned by some of the best physicians in this country. In his elegant offices at the Infirmary on Illinois street may be seen portraits in oil of a large number of patients cured under his treatment including both sexes, showing their condition at the be- ginning and after being cured. In a large cabinet are to be seen, preserved in alcohol, the cancerous growths removed from these people, with their sworn affidavits as to the time and circumstances of their removal. Under Dr. Howard's practice cancers or tumors are all removed without the use of the knife or scalpel. Inward treatment alone is resorted to, and under it every panicle or cell of the unwholesome growth is destroyed and eradicated from the system. That Dr. Howard is entitled to honor connected with the dis- covery of a radical cure for cancer is beyond question, and denied only by envious mem- bers of the exclusive and over-fastidious med- ical societies. A large number of regular physicians of the diflerent schools have risen superior to their prejudices and advised their patients suffering from cancerous affections to apply to Dr. Howard for treatment, and where this advice was followed they had the satisfac- tion of seeing them restored to health and usefulness. Dr. Howard's attention was turned to cancer as a special study while he was yet a student with Dr. Lewis. The latter had been treating unsuccessfully a man who had been under the care of five other physi- cians without securing benefit, and finally Dr. Lewis acknowledged that the case was beyond his skill. Dr. Howard suggested that certain agencies be tested, which was done, and he took charge of the case. In a remarkably short time a thorough and permanent cure was effected. Encouraged by this, he deter- mined a few years later to devote his entire at- tention to this and a few other diseases, and his success in their treatment has surpassed his fondest anticipations, and spread his name far and wide. He has also a never-failing remedy for catarrh, polypus of the nose, fever sores, fistula in ano, pile's, tumors, wens, ulcer- ation of the womb, white swelling, scrofula, etc., which may be used with perfect safety and absolute certainty of cure, which he communi- cates to all physicians who may desire to try them in their practice. At the Infirmary on Illinois street Dr. Howard has made arrange- ments to provide for the boarding and lodging"; of patients, where they will receive good' nursing from experienced male and female at- tendants. The Doctor's fees range from $io to $1,000, according to the nature of the case. During his practice of twenty-seven years in. this city he has received more than $100,000 in fees from patients. Dr. Howard is now en- gaged in writing a book on Cancer and its treatment, for the use of the medical profes- sion, in which they may learn how this terri-' ble malady can be eradicated from the human system. The book will contain 600 pages, and vvill give extracts from the researches and opinions of many standard authors, belong- ing to diflFerent schools of njedicine, and full directions for the preparation and application of the remedies used during his practice of nearl3' forty years. The book will contain numerous colored illustrations. Dr. Lewis N. Howard, son of Dr. Edward Howard, his able associate in the business, was born August i5, 1838, in Decatur county, Ind., and studied med- icine, graduating from the Homeopathic Med- ical College in St. Louis with high honors. He has been practicing for twenty years with much success, and is no\v rendering valuable assistance to his father in his large practice as a specialist, being fully qualified to take charge of the entire business in case of his father's death. Pamphlets with_ full and explicit in- formation matter concerning the treatment of Cancer, with history of cases cured, and many testimonials attesting the efficiency of his method, are furnished to the public on appli- cation, in person or b_v mail. H. A. HOFFMAN, Parlor Furniture and Lounge Man- ufacturer, Nos. 20 AND 22 North East St. The manufacture of fine parlor furniture and lounges as conducted by Mr. H. A. Hoffman, at Nos. 20 and 22 North East St., constitutes a distinctive department of industrial enter- prise, which although of comparatively recent origin, has contributed in a marked degree to the commercial importance of our inland me- tropolis and aided in disseminating its fame through many of the states of the Union as a manufacturing center, by the ingenuity and perfection of their lounges, etc. This enter- prise was inaugurated by its present energetic proprietor in July, 1881, at No. 20 West Court St., and the success which attended it from its very inception soon necessitated a removal to CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 463 imore commodious quarters, where ampler ifacilities could be obtained to meet the in- creased demand for the popular products of this representative establishment. The premi- ses now occupied for manufacturing purposes •embrace the entire second floor, containing jfive rooms, each 24x50 feet in dimensions, equipped with the most approved devices of special machinery, propelled by steam power, and all the requisite appliances and devices for •expeditiously turning out the finer varieties of parlor furniture, folding and single lounges, bed lounges, etc An average force of 24 skilled workmen is employed and two travel- ing salesmen are kept constantly on the road receiving orders for and introducing the arti- cles manufactured here in the states of Indi- ana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Alabama, Mis- sissippi and Western Pennsylvania. The sales have steadily increased from the very com- mencement of the business :md will now ex- ceed $60,000 per annum. Mr. H. A. Hoffman is a native of Harrisburg, Penn., and was born in 1857. After coming to this city and prior to embarking in his present enterprise he was for several years employed in the banking house of Woolen, Webb & Co., of this city, and since engaging in his present enterprise he has been successful in its management and in the introduction of his products in all the prominent trade centers, where his products have found acceptance in the face of strongest competition. INDIANAPOLIS SAW WORKS, T. Farley, Prop., 189 South Meridian Street. The Indianapolis Saw Works, now located at 189 South Meridian St., were originally es- tablished in this city in 1864 by Mr. Farley, who is a thoroughly practical mechanican and saw manufacturer, who has been identified with this special branch of industry for more than a quarter of a century. He was born in Monroe County, N. Y., in 1837 and learned his trade at Columbu.s, O., in 1858, where for six years he was employed as a journeyman in the shop of Mr. E. C. Atkins, when he em- barked in business on his own account on Pennsylvania St., where he erected shops now occupied as Indianapolis File Works. In 1866 the firm of Farley & Sinker was organized and the American Saw Works, at the corner of Georgia and Pennsylvania Sts., were erect- ed by them and the business conducted under this style until 1868, when he disposed of his interest in the business to Mr. Sinker and re- moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where he estab- lished the Northwestern Saw Factory and •conducted it until 1874, when he re-established himself at his present location, where he occu- pies as manufactory and repair shop a building 25x3s 'feet in dimensions. Mr. Farley is prac- tically conversant with all the details of the ■business, 'but at the present time devotes his exclusive attention to repairing circular saws and every deeoription of repairs associated with this line, transacting a business extending to all sections 'of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other states, where his operations for reliable workmanship and skill in his profession has given him an extended acquaintance. GEORGE W. KEYSER, Plumber and Gas Fitter, No. 46 North Illinois St. To the skill and ability of our leading plum- bers and gas fitters our cities are largely in- debted for their improved sanitary condition. Among the most prominent and reliable estab- lishments in the Capital City, of the class mentioned, making a specialty of scientific blumbing and gas fitting in all their branches is that now conducted by Mr. Geo. W. Keyser, at No. 46 North Illinois St. This industry was originally established in this city in 1870, and after numerous changes in location and in the style of the firm removed to its present lo- cation in 1880, where one floor 15x120 feet in dimensions is occupied for sales purposes, and a portion of the second floor, 15x30 feet in size, for work rooms, where two experienced plum- bers and two gas fitters are regularly em- ployed. Mr. Keyser carries in stock a fine assortment of gas chandeliers, brackets, burn- ers and fixtures, lead and iron pipe, pumps, sheet lead, bath tubs, improved water closets, and all kinds of plumbers' and gas fitters' ma- terials. He makes a prominent specialty of fitting up private residences, business blocks and public buildings. Mr. Keyser is an expe- rienced and practical plumber and gas fitter, and using only the best materials and employ- ing only the most reliable assistants, is pre- pared to guarantee all work executed by him or under his control. He is also an ingenious mechanican and inventor, and has made many valuable and important improvements in con- nection with this special branch of industry upon which letters patent have been granted by the United States Government, prominent among which may be noticed an improved "shelf closing basin cock," a patent "hydrant," a "water governor" for regulating the pressure of water, and is now engaged in developing an improvement on water closets for which a patent is to be applied for. When Mr. Keyser commenced business in this city he had a "cap- ital of only about $300, but his trade has stead- ily increased until he now carries a stock valued at not less than $2,500, and his annual transactions range from $15,000 to $20,000. Mr. Keyser is a native of Philadelphia and was born October 14, 1848. He has been en- gaged in this particular branch of industry since boyhood and learned the trade with his father, who was one of the leading plumbers of the Quaker City and an eminent hydraulic engineer, under whose direction the great Fairmount Park Water Works, in that city, were constructed, by his grandfather was erected the immense break water at the mouth of the Delaware River where it enters the sea both of which works are still regarded as mar- 464 STATE OF INDIANA. vels of engineering skill. After completing his trade Mr. Geo. VV. Keyser was engaged for some time in plumbing in United States ves- sels at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, and in 1869 -WHS detailed by the authorities in charge to execute the plumbing for the Arsenal building in this city. After the completion of this contract to the entire satisfaction of the government officials Mr. Keyser was so favor- ably impressed with Indianapolis as a desira- ble business point that he decided to perma- nently locate here and engage in the plumbing and gas fitting business. From the very in- ception of his enterprise, notwithstanding the financial panic that has swept over the city, and the fact that his establishment was destroyed by fire during the earlier portion of his career Mr. Keyser has maintained at all times a high standing and reputation among his contemporaries, entitling him at the present time to a prominent position among the lead- ing industries of this class in the Capital City. SAMUEL J.' HADLEY & SON, Agricultural Implements, 75 and 77 West Washington St. The principles of mechanics must be closely studied in order to give to every part just the degree of strength required to render their operation perfect. The crooked limb of a tree as used by the ancients and the wooden mold- board of "the Fathers" have given place to the plow of the present day, embodying the principles of the wedge and screw; the hand hoe to a multiplicity of horse hoes and culti- vators; the sickle and scythe to the self-bind- ers, reapers and mowers, and the tiail to the steam thresher. What is true of the above is true of every improved machine and imple- ment of the present day. It becomes, there- fore, a matter of importance to be able to construct the best or to select the best already constructed, and to apply the forces required for the use of such machines to the greatest possible advantage. These principles govern th« firm of Samuel J. Hadley & Son, of Nos. 75 and 77 West Washington St., in the selec- tion of their large and well assorted stock of agricultural machinery and implements — the largest stock as regards some lines — it may here be stated, carried by any house in Indi- ana and one which will compare favorably with that of any similar establishment in the United States. To enumerate all the imple- ments and machines here to be found in stock in the briefest 'manner would require more space than is at command and takes up the full space of the handsome 80 page illustrated catalogue issued by this firm. Every article, however, of use in conducting the various pro- cesses in agriculture, which has been approved after exhaustive test, is on sale by this house, which has the reputation of being prepared to meet every demand that can be made upon them. In the line of plows they have the Dayton Champion Sulky, all iron and steel, three sizes of cut; the Dayton Champion Iron Beam Steel Plow, three sizes; the Dayton Champion Steel Plow, with rolling cutter^ hanging cutter or bow cutter, various sizes; the Mishawaka Sulky, Chilled and Scotch, man, all sizes ; of harrows, the Spring-Tooth,. Victor, Barlow, Scotch and other styles, andl the Woobridge field roller; of corn planters, and cultivators and grain drills, a very large number, embracing every kind having any merit; the best makes of mowers, the Manny new front cut, the old reliable Excelsior, com- bined with dropper attachment; Bullard's Hay Tedder, the most successful ever made; the Tiffin Wood Revolving Hay Rake; Coates* Lock-Lever Sulky Rake ; Sprout's Hay Ele- vator and Single All Steel Hay Fork; P. K. Dederick's baling machines, the best presses in the world; Manny's Independent Reaper; . Excelsior Harvester and Self Binders;, Nichols, Sheppard & Co.'s original and only genuine Vibrator; corn shellers of all best makes; feed mills of all reliable styles; porta- ' ble farm engines; fodder and feed cutters of every make; dog, sheep and horse powers; sawing, shingle aud stave machines; wind- mills, cider mills and presses and fruit dryers; cane mills and evaporators; churns and other dairy appliances ; pumps of every conceivable kind for farm use; self-opening' gates ; farm wagons and carts, buggies and spring wagons; wheelbarrows and hand carts; road machines and scrapers; farm bells; stock and grain scales ; stump pullers, etc., etc. In the seed and fertilizer department they keep in stock and furnish to order in any quantity all grades of commercial fertilizers, such as pure ground bone meal, super-phosphates, gypsum or land plaster, and also garden seed, field seed, pota- toes, etc. The business of this house was esn tablished in 1880 by the firm of Tyner & Hadr ley, who were succeeded by the present firm of S.J. Hadley & Son. They occupy a four story and basement building 36x125 feet in dimensions and employ four men as assist- ants. The senior partner, Mr. S. J. Hadley, is. largely engaged in farming. His son, Mr. C. N. Hadley, has general charge of the business. The business extends through Illinois, Michi- gan, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama and other Southern states and is rapidly being increased. The elder Mr. Hadley is "a native of Indiana, and) his son was also born in this state. W. M. AUGHINBAUGH, Flavoring Extracts,, etc-,. Cor. Dil^ LON and Lexington Sxs. The important industry conducted by Mr. W. M. Aughinbaugh has a corresponding im- portance in giving an impetus to the manu- facturing interests of the Capital City, which cannot be ignored, relating as it does to the commercial and domestic circles of' both city and state. Mr. Aughinbaugh, whose labora- tory and oflice is located at the corner of Dil- lon & Lexington Sts., makes a specialty of manufacturing all vanieties, of pure, flavoring; CITY OP INDIANAPOLIS. 465 extracts for bakers, confectioners and general culinary purposes, essences, blueing, inks and the celebrated brands of "Monarch," "Centen- nial," "Globe" and "Household Favorite" baking powders. He has also established a wide reputation for his specialties in chewing gums, known as the "Tolu," "Sweet Heart," "Globe Heart," "My Beauty" and "Mam- moth," and manufactures a variety of Grocers' and druggists' sundries. This business was es- tablished by its present enterprising proprietor in 1S76, then located on Malott Ave., an exten- sion of Massachusetts Ave., from thence re- moved to Virginia Ave and to its present loca- tion in 1S82. As an indication of the growth of this enterprise under his energetic and able management, it may be stated that the first year's sales did not exceed $600, while at the present time his annual transactions closely approximate $10,000. This gratifying result has been accomplished through the reliability and uniform excellence of his products, which are now regarded as standards of value by the trade, and by his energy in pushing his busi- ness and introducing his articles throughout the state, where his trade is at present princi pally confined. Mr. Aughinbaugh is a native of Maryland and was born at Hagerstown, Washington County, in 1852. He came West in December, 1865, and located \fl this city, where he has since resided. He entered a drug store, becoming a proficient pharmacist and practical chemist, bnt convinced that In- dianapolis offered a good field for the manu- facture and sale of the specialties for which he has acquired so enviable a reputation, estab- lished his present business as above noted and the success which has attended his efforts evinces the wisdom of his undertaking and is a deserved tribute to his enejgy and ability as one of the representative business men of the Capital City. three wagons are kept constantly in use de- livering beer to city patrons and to the various railroad depots. During the past year more than 3,000 barrels of this celebrated beer were bottled and disposed of by this firm, giviner in every instance the most perfect satisfaction, and meriting in the highest degree the popu- lar favor it has attained. JACOB METZGER & CO., BOTTLER.S OF EXPORT " TAFEL BeER," No. 512 Mamson Ave. The celebrated export " Tafel beer" bottled in Indianapolis by the firm of Jacob Metzger & Co., has gained so wide a popularity throughout various sections of the Union and is so favorably known as a delightful table beverage and as an invigorating tonic for in- valids, that the demand has steadily increased during the past six years, since the organiza- tion of the firm, and its trade now extends to all sections of Indiana and Illinois, also into Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and even to more remote portions of the Union. The present house was eatablished in 1877, and the premises now occiapied for busi- ness purposes embrace an office 10x30 feet in size, enjoying telephonic communications with all parts of the city ; a bottling room 24x60 feet, equipped with the most approved styles of bottling machinery, and a store room 20x 50 feet in size. Fifteen hands are regularh- employed in the bottling department, and FRANK M. RYAN, Hats, Caps and Furnishing Goods, Nos. 21 and 23 South Illinois St. Among the many palatial mercantile estab- lishments which impart to the city of Indian- apolis such a truly metropolitan aspect, npne are more worthy of special consideration in this volume than the magnificent hat, cap and fur- nishing goods emporium of Mr. Frank M. Ryan, at Nos. 21 and 23 South Illinois St., in the Occidental Hotel building, since it may be asserted, without fear of contradiction or necessity for exaggeration, that it is the most elegant salesroom in the West devoted to this department of commercial enterprise. The apartments devoted to the display of his rich and fashionable stock of hats, caps, furs, straw goods and gentlemen's furnishing goods are 40x60 feet in dimensions and 18 feet in height, the walls and ceilings being elaborately decor- ated in fresco in the highest style of ornamen- tal art. From the ceiling depend six elegant chandeliers of chaste and beautiful design and the shelves, cases and fixtures are in most ex- cellent taste, corresponding to the lofty and spacious rooms and evincing artistic ability of a high order. The entire front is of massive French plate glass. At night it presents a brilliant scene, illuminated as it is by four electric lights. The general (oui ensemble pre- sents an appearance of elegance and taste highly creditable to the enterprising proprietor of this model establishment. The average val- uation of stock carried, which comprises at all times the latest novelties and most fashion- able and seasonable styles of merchandise per- taining to this line will reach about $20,000, and the annual transactions will exceed $60,- 000. Mr. Ryan, who is yet a young man, was born in New York City in 1847 and has been emphatically the architect of his own fortune. He has had a lifelong experience in this branch of business, having been engaged in it with some of the leading houses in our American metropolis for several years previous to becom- ing a resident of Indianapolis. In 1873 he came to this city and entered the house of Isaac Davis, Connor & Co. as a journeyman hatter. In that year he laid the foundation of his present business with a cash capital of only $150, and has by indomitable energy, strict application to business and a uniform system of honorable dealing achieved his present proud position as one of the leading and most successful merchants of the Capital City and a representative self made man of the great and growing West. 466 STATE OF INDIANA. INTERESTING FACTS AND FIGURES In relation to our GROCERY TRADE, CONDUITT'b BLOCK Among the representative houses in the west engaged in this important department of our commercial system, there are none which stand higher than that of Messrs. Conduitt & Sons, of Indianapolis, whose extensive ware rooms are located in the spacious and commo- dious buildings numbered 136 and 138 South Meridian St. This house had its inception in 1871, when it was established by Mr. A. B. Conduitt, the senior meinber of the present firm. Mr. Oliver Dougherty, Mr. John V. Parker and Mr. W. G. Cook, under the firm name and style of Conduitt. Dougherty & Co., then located at No. 123 South Meridian St. At the expiration of eighteen months Mr. Dougherty retired and Mr. James G. McKnight and Mr. George Price were admitted, and the firm name became Conduitt, Cook & Co., and so continued for three yeai-s when Messrs. Cook and Price retired and their places were filled by Mr. Wm. F. Henley and Mr. Allen W. Conduitt, the style now becomnig Con- duitt, McKnight & Co., by whom the business was successfully conducted for four and a half years. Other members retiring m 1880 the . firm was re-organized under the name ol Con- duitt & Son, the individual members being A. B. Conduitt, Henrv C. Conduitt, John V. Parker and Allen W. Conduitt. During the year 1S82 a magnificent block, which is an ornament to the city in its solidity, beauty of architectural design and colossal proportions, was erected by Mr. A. B. Conduitt, the senior member of the firnii expressly to accommo- ' date the steadily increasing trade and expand- ing operations of this representative house, and no finer structure for similar purposes is to be found in any city of the United States. In September, i8S2..the firm of Conduitt & Sons took possession of this elegant and imposing structure, which may: be briefly described as follows: The building, which is 45x150 feet in dimensions, rests upon a heavy and sub- stantial stone foundation, while the facade is of brick, handsomely faced and ornamented, with EUiottsville cut stone. The style of architecture is the French Renaissance and the basement story is ten feet in the clear, the first storv sixteen feet and the second, third and fourth, respectively fifteen, iburteen and thirteen feet. A heavy ornamental cornice surmounts the frorit elevation upon which ap- pears the name of the firm and above which rises a pedestal six feet in height, upon which stands a colossal figure ten feet and five inches in height representing Commerce. Its left hand grasps a Greek oar, a symbol ot progress, while its extended right hand pre- sents the wand with serpents entwined, the ancient emblem of trade. This imposing structure, a fitting monument to the enterprise of the firm by which it is occupied, was de- signed by and erected under the supervision of Messrs. R. P. Daggett & Co., architects of this city. The interior is admirably lighted by numerous windows and a sky fight in the center 12x15 feet in dimensions extending to the ground floor. One hydraulic and one hand elevator connecting the diflFerent floors facilitate the transaction of the immense busi- ness of the house, and all the arrangements in office and sales department are complete and thorough in every respect. A force of fifteen assistants is employed in the various depart- ments and five commercial travelers, with routes radiating throughout Indiana and adja- cent states, from which their trade is princi- pally derived, represent the outside interests of the house and the annual transactions will ex- ceed $1,000,000 The stock carried by this firm embraces all varieties of staple and fancy groceries and grocer's sundries, and the facili- ties enjoyed by them for procuring supplies are such as to enable them to successfully com- pete with any contemporaneous establishment in the east or west. Mr. A. B. Conduitt is a native of Kentucky and was born at Bedford in that state in 1818. At a very early age he CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 467 •was regularly indentured for a period of four jears in tlie general merchandise trade at Dan- ville, Ind., and is probably the only person now living regularly indentured in that branch of (trade in this state. In 1839 Mr. Conduitt en- gaged in business on his own account as pro- prietor of a general store at Moorsville, Ind., where he remained until 1864 when he came to Indianapolis and assisted in laying the foun- dation of one of the most extensive wholesale ■dry goods houses in this city, the members of -the original firm being Hon. Frank Landers, Willis S. Webb, Capt. Wm. C. Tarkington and A. B. Conduitt, adopting the firm name of Webb, Tarkington & Co., transacting busi- ness at No. 50 South Meridian St. Mr. Con- duitt was for many years prominently identi- fied with the fortunes of this house, retaining an interest in the firm under numerous changes in its personel until 1871. For more than twenty years Mr. Conduitt has occupied a prominent position among the representative merchants of the Capital City, and is to-day without question the oldest merchant in Hje city of Indianapolis. Mr. Henry C. Conduitt IS a native and life long resident of Indiana and was born at Moorsville, in this stale, in 1844. He was for several j'ears engaged in general mercantile business at Switz City and Moors- ville, and subsequently in the wholesale gro- cery trade at Lafayette, Ind., where he re- mained until becoming a member of the pres- ent firm in 1880. Mr. Allen Conduitt was born at Moorsville, Ind., and after leaving school became associated with his brother in mercantile pursuits at that place and became identified with the interests of this firm at the time of the organization of the firm of Con- duitt, McKnight & Co. Mr. John' V. Parker jS a native of North Carolina and was born in 1844. He came to this state when but two years of age and his early life was spent in Hendricks County. At the outbreak of the rebellion he was among the first to respond to the call of the President for troops, and although but seventeen years of age enlisted as a private soldier in 1861 as a member of Company C, 51st Indiana Vols., which regi- ment vras subsequently assigned to the 4th Corps de Armee and was in active service in the States of Mississippi, Tennessee and Georgia. Mr. Parker was present at the siege of Corinth and participated in the memorable battles of Penysville, Stone 'River, Nashville and numerous minor engagements with the enemy. In May, 1863, he was in the brigade commanded by the gallant Col. Streight which made a raid al'most unprecedented in the an- nals of the war through Alabama, and with that command was forced to surrender at Rome, Georgia. Mr. Parker was retained as pi-isoner of war for about three months, and was taken to the prison pen at Belle Island, near Richmond, Va., where he was exchanged. Receiving an honorable discharge in 1864 he returned to civil life and to his home at Amo, this state. He' subsequently entered the Farmer's Institute, near Lafayette, Ind., re- maining for two years. After completing his literary education he removed to Will mar, Minnesota, where he was engaged in the drug trade for three years. He then came to this city and accepted a position as commercial traveler for this house in which capacity he re- mained until 1873 when he became a member of the present iirm, which has done so much to promote the business interests of the Capi- tal City. TOWNSEND BROS., Lime, Sewer Pipe, Coal, Coke and Building Materials, 53 and 88 Vir- ginia Ave. Among those active and progressive estab- lishments, whose operations and transactions embrace the handling of the best grades of coal, coke, lime, cement, hair, plaster Paris, etc., is the well known firm of Townsend Brothers, whose offices are located at No. 53 and 88 Virginia Ave. This house dates its origin to 1S72, at which time Mr. T. E. Town- send became associated with this department of trade, in connection with Mr. McDonough, under the firm name of McDonough & Town- send, under which name the business was transacted up to 1878, at which time the part- nership was dissolved and the interests and real estate divided. Mr. Townsend removed his office to No. 53 Virginia Ave. where he conducted the business up to 1880, at which time he admitted his brother, Mr. R. D. Town- send, to partnership, and the present firm name was adojited. Upon the organization of this firm new yards and office were located at No. 88 Virginia Ave., and more comprehensive facilities enjoyed for the efficient handling of the various tommodities embracing their stock in trade, which consist of the various grades of hard and soft coal, lime, cement, lath, hair, plaster Paris, white sand, fire brick and <:lay. They also have the agency for the celebrated Akron, O., sewer pipe. They enjoy the amplest facilities for storage and handling these commodities, which insures their ability to compete with any similar dealers in the Capital City, as well as for the prompt delivery of purchases to any part of the city, in which their annual trade will approximate $50,000. Mr. T. E. Townsend, the senior member of the firm, is a native of Pennsylvania and was born in Chester County in 1833. He came to this city in 1870 and was first engaged in the busi- ness of manufacturing tile, which business he followed up to the time of the formation of the partnership with Mr. McDonough, as pre- viously noted. Mr. R. D. Townsend was also born in Chester County, Pa., in 1847, where he received his early education. When but sixteen years of age, in 1863, he enlisted in the Union Army as private in Co. "B," 44th Iowa Vol. Inf, serving the term of enlistment and receiving an honorable discharge. He subsequently engaged in agricultural pursuits in Illinois and came to this city in 1873. He was first employed as clerk in the City Asses- 468 STATE OF INDIANA. sor's office, which position he resigned to en- gage in the present business. The prompt and correct business methods which characterize the growing transactions of this house, justly entitles it to the full and liberal notice here accorded among the enterprises of the Capital City. GEORGE F. BORST, Pharmacist and Druggist, No. 440 South Meridian St. An important feature in connection, with the commercial interests of any city is its well conducted pharmacies and drug establishments and in the present comprehensive work de- signed to present in a permanent and attractive form the business facilities of the city, we take pleasure in noticing the popular establishment located at No. 440 South Meridian St., which although founded as recent.y as 1S81 has al- ready taken a prominent rank among its con- temporaries in this important department 01 commercial enterprise. The salesroom, which is eligibly located, is 15x60 feet in dimensions and fitted up in modern metropolitan style, with furniture and fixings of elegant design. The slock, which is full and complete in every department, embraces a general line of the purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, the leading standard varieties of patent medicines and pharmaceutical preparations, extracts, tinctures, etc., toilet appliances, fancy articles, perfumeries, soaps, sponges, wines and liquors for medicinal purposes, choice imported and domestic cigars and druggists' sundries in great variety. Mr. George F. Borst is a native of Indianapolis and was born July 18, i860. He is a practical chemist and pharmacist of considerable experience in this business and has attended a regular course of lectures at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He em- ploys one skilled assistant and devotes par- ticular attention to the careful and accurate preparation of physicians' prescriptions and family recipes, this department of the business being a special feature which commends this pharmacy to the favorable consideration of all classes of the community. THOMAS W. POTTAGE, Hardware, Cutlery, etc., No. 178 West Washington St. The "West End Hardware Store," now con- ducted by Mr. Thomas W. Pottage, was estab- lished in 1866 by Mr: D. J. Stiles who con- ducted the business until December i, 1881, at which time he was succeeded by the present proprietor, under whose judicious and ener- getic management the trade has considerably increased. The premises occupied for sales and htorage purposes comprises one room rSxgo feet in dimensions, where is carried the largest and most complete stock of merchan- dise pertaining to this line, west of Illinois St., embracing a complete and comprehensive assortment of heavy and "papered" hardware, mechanics' tools and implements, imported and American cutlery, etc. Mr. Pottage also carries full lines of the regular sizes of doors, sash and blinds, and furnishes odd sizes at short notice at the lowest rates. Builders' j hardware is a prominent specialty of this- house, and all articles in this line are carried | in stock at all times. Two assistants are reg- ularly employed and the annual transactions- range from $18,000 to $20,000. This house- is the recognized headquarters for supplies ini broom stock and material, special attention being given to this branch of the business. Mr. Pottage is a native and life long resident of Indianapolis, and was born November 9, 1S51. Previous to embarking in his present enterprise he was for several years engaged as a salesnnan in the hardware house of his father at No. 84 West Washington St. His- father, Mr. Benjamin Pottage, who died at the ripe old age of eighty years, was the oldest hardware merchant in the city. J. E. SULLIVAN, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, etc., 44 and 46 Kentucky Ave. and 29 South Ten- nessee St. The dairy products of the United State* contribute an important factor in financial es- timates, second only in value to corn among the agricultural produce of the country, amounting in round numbers to more thani $500,000,000 annually. When to this im- mense sum is added the valuation of the eggs, poultry, game and fruits consumed each year by our 50,000,000 inhabitants, it will be perceived that the business of handling, packing, ship- ping and distributing the products must neces- sarily constitute one of the most important features of our great commercial system. The geographical position of Indianapolis and the facilities afibrded by its railroad connections for intercommunication with all points east and west renders this one of the most desirable points in the Union for the successful prosecu- tion of this most important branch of com- mercial enterprise, which is extensively car- ried on by the house of J. E. Sullivan, at Nos. 44 and 46 Kentucky Ave. and 29 South Ten- nesfee St., and at their poultry house, located on the Union tracks and South Mississippi St. The now extensive business was established in 1876 upon a small scale, and from a moderate beginning has in a period of six years built up a trade extending to all sections of the Union and amounting to not less than $115,000 per annum. Mr. Sullivan, in addition to a large local trade, is an extensive shipper to the East- ern markets, packing and shipping annually not less than 3,000 barrels of eggs, 125 car- loads of live poultry, several carloads of dressed poultry and game, from 1,500 to 2,000 tubs of butter and other articles 'legitimately pertaining to this branch of trade in propor- tionate quantities, with a trade which is steadily increasing with each succeeding year Ten assistants are regularly employed in the sales, shipping and packing departments. Mr. Sul- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 469 ilivan is a native of Ireland but has resided in •the United States for more than a quarter of a •century. By his own unaided efforts and native force of character and business sagacity he has established a prosperous business, and country merchants and shippers of farm pro- duce generally will find this in every way a desirable house with which to establish busi- aiess relations. ID. M. OSBORNE & CO.'S HARVESTING • MACHINERY, Geo. S. Rittek, Manager, 86 West Washington St. The earliest efforts of mechanical ingenuity 5n Europe were chiefly directed toward the construction of watches, clocks and automata. They had little idea of applying their art to "the perfection of the great manufacturing, me- chanical and agricultural operations so char- acteristic of the present age. American skill .and inventive genius has, however, been de- ■voted to the production of labor saving ma- chinery in all departments of useful enterprise (by means of which valuable results have been obtained. Noticeable, and particularly promi- nent, among these inventions have been the ■wonderful improvements which have been made in harvesting machinery which has •enabled agriculturalists to produce and harvest giain by thousands instead of hundreds of bushels, and thus made our prolific fields the producers and our western cities the granaries of the civilized world. The history of harvest- ing machinery and its advancement during the past quarter of a century has been a por- tion of the history of our great Republic. From the nude and primitive hand rake reaper of 1856 to the complete and apparently perfect self binding harvester of 1882, the progress has been one continued series of rapid advance and triumph. What was only dreamed of then, or considered as practically impossible, as to-day an actual reality. Among the lead- ing manufacturers and inventors, through whose agencies and enterprise these results (have been attained, the firm of D. M. Osborne •& Co., of Auburn, New York, are justly en- titled to the most conspicuous consideration. For twenty-seven years the careei- of this firm has been upward and onward, and each suc- ceeding year has increased the magnitude of their transactions and the scope of their opera- tions necessitating increased facilities and en- larged manufacturing capacity, until at the present time they operate the largest works in 'the world devoted to the manufacture of har- vesting machinery. Space will not permits a ■detailed description of this immense establish- ment, the magnitude of which may be appre- ciated from a few facts. The firm employ at their works more than 1,500 skilled mechanics; the special machinery required is propelled by ■seven powerful steam engines and five water wheels, giving an aggregate of 1,280 horse power, driving more than five miles of shafting and belting, and turning out annually more than 30,000 perfect Mowers, Reapers, Com- bined Mowers and Reapers and Self Binding Harvesters of the various styles which have given to this firm a world wide reputation. The products of this immense establishment have been before the public for more than a quarter of a century, and require no enconiums at our hands. They have been liberally used in this section and for the purpose of affording the farmers of Indiana more favorable oppor- tunities for comparison and for procuring their machines at factory rates, a branch office was established in this city in January, 1882, under the management and control of Mr. Geo. S. Ritter, with headquarters located at Nos. 18 and 20 North East St., and in October of the same year removed to No. 86 West Washing- ton St., where\the office and sales room front- ing on West Washington St., with a depth of 150 feet, for the display of the different ma- chines manufactured by the company, and all articles associated therewith, and large addi- tional space is used for storage purposes. The territory under the immediate jurisdiction of the Indianapolis agency embraces twenty counties of Indiana, and the business has already assumed the most gratifying propor- tions. Mr. Ritter, the manager of the house in the city, is a native of Pennsylvania and was born in 1850. His early life was spent upon a farm, but he was subsequently en- gaged for several years with McCormick Har- vesting Machine Co., relinquishing, that posi- tion in December, 1881, to accept the manage- ment of this office. He is eminently qualified by education, experience and business ability for the responsible position, and farmers will consult their interests by calling upon him and examining the machines manufactured by this company, the merits and advantages of which will be fully explained and demonstrated by Mr. Ritter, at the Indianapolis office, or illus- trated pamphlets descriptive of the various styles will be forwarded to interested parties on personal application or by mail. J. M. ALLOWAYS, Ladies' Fine Boots and Shoes, No. 10 East Washington St. Mr. J. M. AUoways' fine custom boot and shoe manufactory is located at No. 10 East Washington St. (up stairs), where special at- tention is devoted to fine work exclusively, and the best material, the most thorough work- manship and faultless fits for any feet are guar- anteed. This enterprise was inaugurated in this city by Mr. Alloways, in 1875, and a' steady and substantial increase with each suc- ceeding year has characterized his efforts to supply the best goods and to ensure satisfac- tion in all cases. Mr. Alloways manufactures for special customers fine boots for gentle- men's wear, but his leading specialty is in the production of ladies' fine kid, satin and silk sandals, gaiters, ties and slippers, in which line he has a regular trade extending to all sections of the Union. He preserves all meas- 470 STATE OF INDIANA. urements and lasts upon which his work is manufactured, and customers residing at a distance are assured of perfect fits at any time. This is an important feature of his establish- ment and one which has gained for him a ■widely diffused celebrity in this special branch of industrial enterprise. His prices range from $6.00 to $10.00 per pair, and although a large proportion of his patronage is derived from the wealthier classes, many in the humbler walks of life have demonstrated the economy of procuring their foot wear where perfect fits and reliable workmanship are always assured. Mr. Alloways is a native ot Ohio and was born in 1839. From a compara- tively small commencement seven years ago he has built up a gratifying and permanent trade, the products of this house having no superior in any city of the American con- tinent. ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPANY, Proprietors Electro Magnetic Pads, Plasters and Other Remedies; W. H. Nott, Agrnt, Illinois St. and Kentucky Ave. The advanced civilization and practical com- mon sense of the age mark two important eras in medical science and ethics. One is that the intelligent public have abandoned the delusion that it is necessary to the virtues of a medicine that it should be a combination of roots and herbs found in India, Africa, or some remote section of the globe. The other delusion that has gone glimmering along with things of the past is that twin idea of ignor- ance, that medicine must be a nauseating dose, repulsive to the old and terriiying to the young. The causes which have been mainly- instrumental in dissipating these fallacious- ideas are the wonderful discoveries in moderm science, the application of electricity and mag- netism to the complaints which human fieshi is heir to, and the sure, persistent, thorough and energetic plan of cure by absorption. The principles involved in the system of cures by electro magnetic pads and plasters, which have- been the result of the most carfeul and patient study and research by scientists and physicians, during the past decade, are now recognized as correct by the most eminent practitioners when properly applied, and the stamp of pop- ular approval has been set upon the remedies of this class manufactured by the Electro Magnetic Company, whose general office is- located at No. 205 Clark St., Chicago, with branch ofTices and agencies in the principal cities of the Union. The Indianapolis office, owned and controlled by Dr. W. H. Nott, is located in the Franklin Life Insurance Build- ing, corner of Illinois St. and Kentucky Ave., and was established in 1879. Although the- goods are n-ianufactured and supplied from Chicago, this house is separate and independ- ent from all others and controlled entirely by Dr. Nott, who is a regular graduate of one of our first medical universities and has had aa extended general practice. Our space will, not permit an extended review of the merits^ and advantages of the remedies manufactured by this company. The system has long since ceased to be an experiment, and the prejudices- formerly existing against this method of treat- ment are disappearing in the noonday light of reason and common sense, and the sale of the pads is weekly increasing. Eighteen different- varieties of absorbant medicines are employed for the cure of the various complaints for which they are recommended, and each spe- cial variety is prepared in three degrees of strength, for the delicate constitutions of wo- men and children and for those of stronger constitutions. Full particulars as to the use and efficacy of these remedies will be furn- ished upon personal application at the office or by mail, and consultations and advice are given gratuitously. Thousands of testimo- nials from well known citizens in all sections of the Union have been received at this office and will be cheerfully shown to interested par- ties. A careful and thorough consideration of the remedial agencies guaranteed by Dr. Nott should stimulate hope with the afflicted, in- suring cures where other systems fail. L. A. CATT, Commission Merchant, No. 175 West Washington St. Making a leading specialty of handling flour, mill feed, hay, corn, oats, bran and. shorts in large or small quantities and on com- mission, Mr. L. A. Catt, of No. 175 West Washington St., transacts a business entitling him to prominent recognition. This, house, conducted so successfully by him, was estab- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 471 lished in 1876, and each succeeding year has Vfitnessed a most gratifying increase in its transactions, reaching $40,000 in 1881. His warehouse, comprising the first floor and basement, 18x200 feet in dimensions, and the facilities enjo\ed by him for receiving supplies from manufacturers and producers are not surpassed by those of any similar house in this city. A large stock of the various com- modities pertaining to this important depart- ment of commercial pursuit is constantly carried and offered in large or small quantities at the lowest ruling rates. Consignments are solicited from any section of the West, and satisfactory returns and prompt remittances guaranteed. Mr. Catt is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana and was born in 1848. He has by enterprise and ability built up a prosperous and thriving trade derived from both city and country, and his establishment ranks among the most reliable in Indianapolis in this branch of business. D. B. Mcdonough, Dealer in Coal and Coke, Cement, Plastering Hair and Lath, Plaster of Paris, White Sand, Fire Brick Clay, and Flue and Sewer Pipes, No. 80 Virginia Ave. In a review of the prominent business men of the times in our city and state the historian has presented marvelous incidents of personal history and business lite. Some have secured a liberal education, and with this have gained distinction and prominence, while others have with it failed. Some have been heirs to for- tune and have retained their hold upon it and added to the capital, while others, through bad management or unforseen misfortunes, have been wrecked. Some have enjoyed both edu- cation and wealth, and relying upon these, have seen the quicksands of recklessness sap the foundations upon which they built, while others, without the help of education and wealth, without encouraging hopes to cheer their early days, have secured a prominence which places them to-day among our repre- sentative business men. These refleqtions are especially significant in a review of the pres- ent business standing of the gentleman whose name is found at the head of the present sketch, and whose large and prosperous busi- ness is the result of native ability and integ- rity, unaided by education or pecuniary means and almost without a single encouraging hand to pilot him in his earlier struggles of life. Mr. McDonough was born of poor but re- spectable parents at Lebanon, O., in 1828. When he was but three weeks old his father died, and at the age of ten years, his mother, who, up to this time had managed to keep her little family together, was also called to the spirit land. Here began the struggle of life and the development of his native independ- ence, which refused to be imposed upon by those who should have given him that help and encouragement so dearly needed in his youth. He was taken (o the house of a rela- tive, where he was made to feel that he was a burden, and by whom he was told that he must "root hog or die." Becoming exasper- ated at the treatment he received, he left the roof which was no home to him, and for three weeks he never ate a regular meal, wan- dering without i-helter and only such nourish- ment as he could secure in the woods and fields. In this condition and frame of mind he came to the door of an aged lady and her daughter, who were also in poor circum- stances, but who received him with such kindness that he determined to remain with them, and accepted the hospitality and home these strangers offered him. Applying him- self to such work as they required and such as he could secure in the neighborhood and at farming, he remained with them and made this his home up to the age of seventeen. Up to this time ife had not given the subject of education the least consideration. At this age he determined to learn a trade, and of his own accord indentured himself to a carpenter and joiner at Batavia, O., and eventually be- came a thorough and reliable workman, and for some time continued in the service of this man as journeyman. • One day he was aston- ished by his employer suggesting to him that he ought to buy him out, to whom he said it was impossible, because he had no education, did not know a thing about figures, and could not even write his own name. "But," said his eraplo^'er, "I can teach you all you need in these "things In a very stiort time!" This led to a consideration of the proposition, and in a short time, by the application of his spare time of evenings and olten extending his studies far into the night, and with the assist- ance of his employer, he felt himself compe- tent to undertake ttie management of the business, which he successfully conducted. When he had made some headway and se- cured some means this relative from whose house he had virtually been driven in boyhood, came to him, and profi'ering kindly advice, tried to persuade him to save his earnings and entrust them to his keeping, but he took occa- sion to remind him of his advice to "root, hog, or die," and assured him that he could himself take care of his earnings. In 1853 he went to California via the Isthmus of Panama, where he spent three years in the mining camps of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Tiring of these associations he returned to Batavia, O., and in 1856 came to this city by wagon, before there was a railroad here. In November, 1856, he" was married here to Elizabeth B. Grubb, then residing here, but formerly of Virginia. He followed his trade here up to about fifteen years ago, when he embarked in his present line of business, located at the I. C. it L. freight depot, in connection with Mr. John Eck, under the firm name of McDo- nough & Eck, which partnership lasted but one year, Mr. McDonough purchasing the in- terest of Mr. Eck. Continuing the business for four years longer, he then associated with 472 STATE OF INDIANA. him Mr. T. E. Townsend, with whom he was connected for about six years. Upon the re- tirement of Mr. Townsend an equal division was made of the real estate and other property belonging to the firm, since which lime Mr. McDonough has continued the business on his own account. Steady observation and ex- perience have been the tutors of his life until he has not only mastered all those educa- tional advantages essential to a practical and successful business life, but personally keep- ing his own books which exhibit not only good penmanship but correct methods. The prem- ises now owned and occupied in the transac- tion of his present business embrace a frontage of 53 feet on Virginia Ave., extending through a depth of about 90 feet, and giving a frontage of 20 feet on Alabama St. and about 40 feet on Maryland St., with drive-way, office and stables two stories high, ofiice having tele- phonic communication witl\ all parts of the city. An established and growing trade is en- joyed, extending within a radius of 30 miles, embracing transactions in articles enumerated at the head of this article. The fiacilities thus enjoyed in each department, for securing sup- plies of the best the market can provide, are unsurpassed by those of any contemporaneous establishment in this city, and about 400 to 500 carloads of the various commodities are handled per annum. Six carts and one wagon are given employment in delivering and busi- ness purposes. Through the vicissitude of a life fraught with lessons to the young men of the present day, securing the high position he holds to-day among our progressive business men and moved by an indomitable spirit of perseverance and self-reliance, Mr. McDon- ough and his business operations are justly entitled to the liberal consideration here accorded. H- P. WILCOX, Illuminating Oils, East Maryland Street. The disasters resulting from the careless use and handling of illuminating oils are in almost every instance traceable to the inferior quality of the oil which is sold by unscrupu- lous dealers, as well as to the carelessness of those employing it. Loss of life and property may in a great measure be obviated by the use of only standard and reliable brands of illu- minating oils, such as are supplied by responsi- ble and honorable dealers. In this city Mr. H. P. Wilcox has established a prosperous and steadily growing trade in supplying to fami- lies in all parts of the city the best grades of illunminating oils, and now employs six wagons regularly in distributing this important article of public convenience. He commenced busi- ness in this line in the spring of 1881 and oc- cupies for office and salesroom the commo- dious two story building, 30x40 feet in dimen- sions, on East Maryland St., opposite No. 500 East Washington St., carrying full lines of standard oils, gasoline, benzine, headlight oil. etc., etc., for manufacturing and illuminating purposes, with a trade derived from both city and country. Mr. Wilcox was born at New Bedford, Mass., in 1841 and was engaged in mercantile pursuits in the "Old Bay" State unlil 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Third Massachusetts infantry, and served with that gallant organization during the war, prin- cipally in North Carolina and along the coast. He participated in the memorable engage- ments of Kingston, White Hall, Little Wash- ington, Newbern and other minor battles and skirmishes, receiving an honorable discharge in 1864, when he returned to New Bedford. He subsequently visited the oil regions of Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1869, when he was engaged for the next five years in traveling through various sections of the West, locating permanently in Indianapolis in 1874. Previous to the inauguration of his present successful business enterprise, he has since his residence in this city been engaged in engineering. Me has by enterprise and business sagacity established a business which is at once a general public convenience, by the systematic and prompt delivery of his superior and reliable headlight oils to families in all parts of the city. GEORGE WILSON, "Sunbeam" Photograph Gallery, No. 36 East Washington St. Among the representative photographers of the Capital City is Mr. George Wilsoii, pro- prietor of the popular "Sunbeam" Gallery at No. 36 East Washington St. Mr. Wilson commenced business in this city as a photo- grapher as early as 186S in an old frame build- ing on the site of his present art gallery, and from that time with the exception of three or four years has devoted his attention to this special branch of industrial art and at the same location. After the erection of the fine building in which the business is now conducted, Mr. Dun opened the gallery, and was succeeded by Mr.Wilson in 1879, who now occupies two entire floors, each 22x120 teet in dimensions, for reception parlors, art gal- lery, toilet rooms, operating and dark rooms, finishing and painting departments, etc., prac- ticing photography in all its branches, taking portraits in every style from the smallest gem tintype to life size pictures, finished as desired in India ink, oil, crayon or pastille in the high- est style of the art. Mr. Wilson is a native of Ohio, and was born near Coshocton, Coshoc- ton County, in 1827. His parents removed to Fountain County, Ind., when he was but six months of age. Previous to becoming a resi- dent of Indianapolis he held the position of postmaster at Attica from i860 to 1867, and after his removal to this city was appointed to a responsible position in the Indianapolis post- office under Messrs. Rose and Holloway, which he retained for seven vears, being at the same time proprietor of the gallerv, with a competent manager in charge. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 473 Ttae Importance of Our liviiolesale Orocery Trade. 5EVERIN, OSTERMEYER & CO., Wholesale Grocers, Nos. 43 and 4i; South Meridian St. That the wholesale grocery trade of Indian- apolis constitutes one of the leading features ■of our commercial system may be readily per- ceived by a reference to the present enterpris- dng establishment. The house now conducted by Messrs. Severin, Ostermeyer & Co. was ■originally established in iS68 by the firm of .•Severin, Schnull & Co., and was' then located .at No. 80 South Meridian St. In 1872 Mr. Frederick Ostermeyer purchased the interest of Mr. Schnull, the firm name and style be- coming as at present. In 1877 the business was removed to Nos. 43 and 45 South Merid- ian St., and in July, 1S82, to the present com- imodious quarters, which were fitted up ex- pressly to meet the requirements of their ex- tensive trade which has during the past ten years increased more than 100 per cent, in amount, constantly widening the area of its operations and drawing a more thorough re- oognition of che ability of this city to compete with any section of the west in inducements to /the trade. The premises occupied by this firm for business purposes comprise the spacious and commodious double ware house 40x120 feet in dimensions and three stories in height, •each floor being filled to its utmost storage ■capacity with a general line of staple and fancy family groceries, teas, coifees, sijgar.s, spices, soaps, syrups, tobacco, canned goods aud mis- cellaneous merchandise pertaining to the gro- cery trade. The offices, which are located on the first floor, are 12x45 l^^' '" dimensions and are fitted up in the most convenient modern metropolitan style, with telephonic communi- cation, and the diiferent floors are connected by spacious stairways and freight and passenger elevators. Fifteen salesmen and assistants and ■four commercial travelers are employed, and the trade, which is derived from different sections of Indiana and Illinois, ranges from $700,000 to $800,000 per annum. Mr. Henry Severin is a native of West Phalia, Prussia, and was born an 1827. .He came to the United States in 1847 and to Indianapolis the following year, and was engaged in the retail grocery trade until 1865 when he made a trip to Europe, re- visiting the scenes of his youthful days and re- itnaining for two years on the continent after which he returned to Indianapolis and became a member of the firm from which origmated the present prosperous house. Mr. Fred. Ostermeyer is also a native of West Phalia, Prussia, and was born in 1S27. He came to ithis country in 1843 and first located in In- dianapolis, reaching this city by walking from Cincinnati. Upon his arrival here he was ■wholly without means and accepted employ- ment at any avocation which he could pro- cure. In 1847 he had saved from his hard earnings about $250, and with this modest capital engaged in the retail grocery business with Mr. Henry Roller. The partnership con- tinued in force for five years when Mr. Oster- meyer retired and associated himself with Mr. Wm. Cook, with whom he also remained for five years and then embarked in business on his own account at No. 300 East Washington St. After two years Mr. Chas. Prange was ad- mitted to an interest in the business, and in 1865 Mr. Ostermeyer sold his interest to Mr. Prange and engaged in the wholesale grocery business with Mr. John W. Holland, the firm being Holland, Ostermeyer & Co. He con- tinued a member of this firm until 1872 when he became a member of the present firm as previously noted. Mr. Berg Applegate was born in Monmouth County, N. J., in 1S42, and came to Cincinnati when quite young. He was engaged in the wholesale grocery business with Messrs. R. Hosen & Co. in that city and came to Indianapolis in i860, and previous to the formation of the present partnership was a member of the different firms of A. & H. Schnull, then E. B. Alvord & Co., and also of Severin, Schnull & Co. He was also engaged for two years as commercial broker and was the first local broker to operate in this city. The policy of this representative house from its very inception has been upward and onward, and its successful career furnishes an apt illustration of that distinctive spirit of en- terprise which characterizes so many of our western mercantile establishments, and fur- nishes a source of wonder and admiration to the cities of the east and of the old world. KIPP BROTHERS, Fancy Goods, Druggists' and Sta- tioners' Sundries, etc.. No. 37 South Meridian St. The trade in fancy goods, embracing a great variety of useful and ornamental articles for a great diversity of purposes, is a distinctive department of our modern commercial sys- tem, which finds reliable and enterprising representatives in this city in the firm of Kipp Brothers, whose warerooms are located at No. 37 South Meridian St. This represen- tative house was founded by its present enter- prising proprietors, Messrs. Robert and Al- brecht Kipp, in February, 1880, and its trade, which has increased fully 50 per cent, during the last twelve months, now amounts to more than $200,000 per annum, and its operations embrace a large area of territory, including the slates of Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kan- sas, Ohio, Nebraska, Michigan, Kentucky, Iowa, Colorado, and even more remote sec- tions of the Union. The premises occupied for business purposes comprise five entire floors and basement, each 20x180 feet in dimensions, and the stock embraces a great variety of articles, readily comprehended by the trade, the enumeration of which would require far more space than is at our disposal in the present volume, but which may be briefly summarized under the leading heads of 474 STATE OF INDIANA. druggists' and stationers' sundries, toys, mu- sical instruments, cutlery, smokers' articles, optical goods, fishing tackle, bird cages, flags, fire works, games, jewelry, Japanese goods, perfumery, and toilet articles, etc. This firm import direct from the European markets and purchase in large quantities from the leadmg American manufacturers, and are thus enabled to compete successfully with any contemporaneous establishment, either east or west. Twenty-two salesmen and as- sistants are employed in the various depart- ments, and six commercial travelers are con- stantly on the road in various sections of the states above mentioned representing the in- terests of this extensive house. The individ- ual members of the firm are both natives of Germany, and have resided in Indianapolis since 1867. Not only for the prominence oc- cupied as the leaders in this distinctive branch of trade in this city, but also for the judicious system which characterizes their enterprising operations, is this house entitled to the full and liberal notice here accorded. FAMILY PHYSICIAN, In our various and diversified industrial pursuits comprising the grand aggregate re- sources of Indiana, the author and publisher are entitled to prominent recognition in these pages. Among the latest and most val- uable contributions in the field of literature is a medical work bearing the above title, just issued from the press, compiled and edited by H. S. Cunningham. C. M. M. D., of Indiana- polis. As its name implies, it is a guide to the human family in all that relates to life, health and happiness, the numerous subjects treated showing thorough research into the laws and science of life as exemplified by the stand- ard medical authorities. Among the many interesting subjects are lectures on physi- ology and the laws of life and hygiene; phre- nology and the temperaments; psychology and mesmerism; love, marriage and causes of divorce; happiness, how gained and how re- tained; advice to the young and the old, the single and the married ; the duties of parents to their children and of children to their pa- rents; the care of the aged and the injurious efiects of children sleeping with old people ; woman's wrights and wrongs; how to avoid disease and prolong life ; the training and man- agement of children to develop them mentally and physically to their full capacity. Special lectures on consumption, how to arrest its progress and aid nature in effecting a cure; female diseases, with fine illustrations, there- by enabling every woman to fully understand what is meant by the diseases peculiar to them. Dyspepsia, heart disease and catarrh receive special attention. The management of chil- dren while teething; how to nurse and care for infants and the danger of dosing them with the various remedies wise neighbors sug- gest. A concise and plain description of dis- eases in general, remedies for their cure, as used in every day practice. Explicit directions^ for nursing the sick and preparing suitable diet. Almost all medical books written for the public are too expensive, while none have- given the attention to female diseases neces- sary to teach thein how to a\'oid disease, and what to do when afflicted to get well or make- life endurable. With this book the author hopes to reach that class of people who are- desirous of living right. The lack of knowl- edge respecting the laws of life, health, disease, hygiene, medicine and nursing the sick is. slaying its thousands each year, or making them a prey to the quack and quack remedies.. It will be seen at a glance that this is not a quack production, but on the contrary, an ex- position of quackery in all its forms, as may be inferred from the synopsis given. This, work is more full and comprehensive than any work of a similar character yet published. In every sphere of lile, young or old, single- or married, it is worthy of a place. It fills a want in every home, it is printed on extra heavy super-calendered paper, it is illlustratedi by seventy-seven well executed engravings, and contjins 432 pages, bound in cloth, sheep' and half moroco, and will be sold at $3, $3.so> and $4. Will be sent post-paid to any address on receipt of price. Reliable and practicable- book agents will find this work a profitable- enterprise. For terms, outfit, etc., all com- munications should be addressed to the pub- lishers, GEQ. F. BORST & CO., 440 South Meridian St., Indianapolis, Ind.. H. W. LANGENBERG, Saloon and Garden, Morris andi Meridian Sts. A rapid increase of population, the natural consequence of great commercial prosperity^ has lelt but few green spots to cheer the eye amid the artificial wilderness of brick andi stone within the city limits of our beautiful inland metropolis. The establishment there- fore of pleasant resorts for our citizens, which nature and art combine to render attractive,, constitute a department of enterprise worthy of special consideration at our hands. The- beautiful gardens located at the corner of Mor^ ris and Meridian Sts., now conducted by Mr. H. W. Langenberg, present varied attractions- and inducements to those desirous of passing a pleasent hour in rational amusement, and are pationized by the best families in the city. The gardens which have a frontage of 120 feet on Morris St., and of 254 feet on Meridian St.,, are tastefully laid out and arranged with pleasant walks and a varied assortment of beautiful shade trees, shrubbery and a fine fountain, and during the summer months the evening hours are enlivened by the music of a fine band. Seats and tables are conveniently arranged for the accommodation of guests, and the choicest refreshments in both solid an* liquid form are furnished by polite and cour- teous attendants. Numerous buildings add to- the attractions of the favorite resort, the main. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 475 building one and a half stories in height and 30x45 feet in dimensions, being used as a saloon and billiard room, contains several lirst- class pool and billiard tables of the most ap- proved make for lovers of this fascinating and scientific game, while another building is oc- cupied as a dancing hall, where the devotees of Terpsichore can "chase the glowing hours with flying feet." The building and grounds are _ brilliantly illuminated by gas, and the choicest brands of wines and liquors, ales, beer, cigars and other creature comforts and luxu- ries are dispensed, and lunches and refresh- ments served at short notice at all hours. These gardens were originally established in 1876 and passed into the hands of the present enterprising and public spirited proprietor in 1879, since which time a largely increased patronage has rewarded his liberal effprts to please his numerous patrons, who are, as a rule, composed of the better class of our lead- ing citizens. No pains or exertions are spared to make this the most popular resort of its class in the city and deserving of the liberal support which is so generously accorded to it. Perfect order is maintained at all times, and the most fastidious gentleman may with pro- priety bring his wife and daughter to this pleasant breathing .spot and pleasure resort. Mr. Langenberg, the genial and affable pro- prietor, is a native and life long resident of In- dianapolis and was born in 1854. He has for many years been an active participant and popular leader in local politics. EMPIRE DRUG STORE, Albert Izor, Proprietor, No. 253 West Washington St. Among the various commercial enterprises conducted on West Washington St., there are none which commend themselves more favor- I 11 ably to the general public and residents of this section of the city particulai-ly than the "Em- • pire Drug Store," which has during the 18 months of a prosperous existence secured the confidence of its patrons and the medical fraternity by the uniform purity, freshness and excellent quality of the stock carried and the care exercised in the preparation of physi- cians' prescriptions and family recipes. The salesroom, which is 15x54 feet in dimensions, is tastefully arranged and fully stocked with a general line of pure drugs, chemicals and proprietary medicines, oils, paints, varnishes, dye stuifs, brushes, window glass, perfumery, toilet articles, fancj' soaps, notions, druggists' sundries and pure spices. The prescription department is made a prominent feature of this establishment, and a specialty is made of the purest brands of wines and liquors for medicinal purposes. Mr. Izor, the proprietor of this popular pharmacy, is a native of Wayne County, Ind., and was born in 1843. During his residence in this city he has taken an intelligent interest in political matters and in all enterprises tending to the advancement and development of the city's resources and prosperity. He has served for two years as a member of the City Council, and in both local, state and national politics has been a firm and. consistent adherent and advocate of the time honored principles of the republican party. GEORGE W. STOUT, Wholesale Grocer, Nos. 107 and 109 South Meridian St. The general aspect of solidity arid high financial standing which characterizes the rep- resentative wholesale establishments of In- dianapolis is particularly noticeable in the well known and thoroughly reliable grocery house conducted by Mr. George W. Stout, whose office ai.d extensive wairerooms are located at Nos. 107 and 109 South Meridian St. This, house, which is deservedly popular with buy- ers throughout the states of Indiana and Illi- nois on account of the admirably selected assortment which is at all times carried and the uniformly low rates, at which staple and. fancy articles pertaining to this important department of commercial pursuit are offered to the trade, was founded in 1871 by Messrs. F. Stout & Son at No. 175 West Washington St., removing to their present commodious, and conveniently arranged quarters in 1876. In May, 1882 Mr. F. Stout retired from the firm and the present proprietor assumed its- exclusive management and control. At the location above designated a double warehouse 32x195 feet in dimensions is occupied for the storage of an immense assortment of choice staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, sugars, canned goods, fruits, tobaccos, etc., the valuation of which ranges from $75,000 ta $100,000, according to the season. The first floor is occupied for office purposes and sample room, which is fltted up in the most modern, metropolitan style which cannot fail to meet the appreciation and convenience of discrim- inating buyers by its completeness and great variety of articles, which is not surpassed by any similar establishment in the West. The remaining floors and basement are utilized for the storage of full packages of general mer- chandise in this line. Mr. Stout also conducts an extensive business as packer of salt fish, and is exclusive agent in this city for the sale of the celebrated Diamond brand of syrups, as well as being manufacturers' agent for a variety of special articles pertaining to the trade. Five traveling salesmen in addition tO' an efficient home force, devote their attention to the requirements of customers and filling orders for merchants in the interior of Illinois- and Indiana, and an annual business is trans- acted amounting to more than $6oo,coo. Mr. George W. Stout, the proprietor of this model establishment, is a native and lifelong resident of Indianapolis and was born in 1847. He has been identified with the business interests of this city since 1862, at which time he em- barked in the retail grocery trade at No. 160 West Washington St., with a stock valued at not more than $600. -From this small begin- 476 STATE OF INDIANA. ning he has by his own energy and efforts attained the high rank which he now occupies in commercial circles as the proprietor of one of the most extensive and influential business houses of this thriving municipality. INDIANAPOLIS CONSERVATORY, RiEMAN Bros., North Tennessee St. It is a marked feature in the growth and de- velopment of every community that as -wealth, education and refinement increase, so also, keeping pace with its progress in this •direction, springs a demand for the natural decoration of flowers, and the avocation of the florist passes from a mere pastime into a ■serious though delightful industry, involving the investment of considerable capital and calling into requisition the employment of ■educated minds, familiar not only with the science of botany and floriculture, but with the arrangement and classification of the various beautiful plants and flowers which adorn our parks and gardens and beautify the scenes of festivity as well as of mourning, among the humbler as well as the more cultured and re- fined. This delightful and fascinating avoca- tion is conducted in Indianapolis upon an ex- tensive scale by the enterprising firm of Rie- man Bros., whose grounds and conservatories are located on North Tennessee St., between Seventh and Eighth Sts. Here about two acres in a high state of cultivation are occu- pied, while fronting on North Tennessee St. is a spacious conservatory building of glass, 20XIOO feet in dimensions, and in the rear of this six other hot houses, each 20x60 feet in size, making an aggregate ground space under glass of 3,200 square feet, every inch of which iis utilized during the colder months for the propogation and cultivation of rare and choice exotics, tropical plants and native and foreign flowers in great profusion. This popular firm, which annually disposes of more than i(X),ooo plants of the various kinds, make a specialty of supplying dealers in all sections of this and adjoining states, as well as retail customers, with the best varieties of green house, bedding and plants for pot culture, and transact a large business in boquets, cut flowers and beautiful £oral designs for funerals, weddings, parties and festive occasions and in the decoration of public halls and private residences for any occasion. Their stock of rare exotics and tropical plants is lai-ger than that of any con- temporaneous establishment in the city and contains numerous varieties not possessed by any other house. Their office is connected by telephone with all parts of the citj', and orders by wire or mail receive prompt attention. While transacting a large local business in plants and flowers, they also ship large quan- tities in the spring to dealers in various sec- tions of the West, including Columbus, Union City, Green sburg and Vincennes, Ind., and many of the principal towns in this and ad- joining states. They also make a specialty of landscape gardening, laying out and designing public and private grounds. They employ during the spring season six assistants and during the entire season one delivery wagon for business purposes. This business enter- prise was inaugurated in 1876 upon a compara- tively small scale. They have erected the houses previously described and established a flourishing and lucrative trade. The indi- vidual members of the firm are Henry and John Rieman. The enterprise has from its inception met with tlie most gratifying en- couragement and success. S. K. FLETCHER, " Cream Dale " Dairy, General Of- fice, Room 10 Fletcher & Sharpe's Block. This enterprise had its inception in 1873 '" ^ determination on the part of its founder to furnish to the citizens of Indianapolis pure milk and cream for domestic and culinary pur- poses, and about 22,000 gallons of pure milk from this dairy are annually distributed by the means of two delivery wagons, which supply patrons in various sections of the city. The fine dairy farm owned by Mr. Fletcher, from whence this supply ' is obtained, is located a few miles northeast of the city limits, where is kept some of the finest stock to be found in this section. The office of the dairy is lo- cated at room 10 in Fletcher & Sharpe's Block and the general management of the farm, stock and dairy devolves upon Mr. Charles Topp, who is thoroughly conversant with the duties of overseer and manager. Mr. S. K. Fletcher is a native of Indianapolis and was born in 1840. After completing his education he entered the service of his country in 1861 as a member of Company E, 33d Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, one of the first regiments to leave the state for the seat of war. This command was, during the greater portion of the war, attached to the Departments of the Ohio and the Cumberland and rendered effective service in many of the most important en- gagements of those dark days from 1861 to the final ending of the rebellion. Mr. Fletcher was early promoted to Sergeant of his com- pany and in 1863 was commissioned by Oliver P. Morton, Governor, as First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the 115th Indiana Volunteers. He participated in the Battles of Wild Cat, Ky., Cumberland Gap, Thompson's Station, Tenn., Bull's Gap, Greenville, Tenn., and numerous other less important engagements and skirmishes with the enemy. After the expiration of his term of service he returned to civil life in 1864 and was engaged in farm- ing until 1867, when he became a member of the firm of Dorsey, Layman & Fletcher in the hardware trade, at No. 64 East Washington St., retiring at the expiration of two years, since which time he has been engaged in agri- cultural and manufacturing pursuits. He is a member of the firm of Fletcher & Thomas, extensive brick manufacturers, and is inter- ested in other financial and commercial enter- prises. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 477 SPENCER HOUSE, Faehr & Harth, Proprietors, South Illinois St. Indianapolis is exceptionally well equipped for taking care of the traveling public, having a large number of fine hotels, conducted with exceptional care and ability. In the front rank of these stands the Spencer House, Faehr & Harth, proprietors, on South Illinois St., in close proximity to the Union Depot. The building was erected about 25 years ago by a Mr. Rinekle, who conducted it as a hotel for a number of years, when it passed into the hands of Mr. Mathias Harth, father of the present junior partner, who kept it in person for three years, and who still owns the property but has retired from business. A number of changes in management followed, until in 1881 the present firm took it in hand. The building ranks among the largest and best adapted hotel structures in the city, hav- ing lately been rebuilt, enlarged and modern- ized to meet the requirements of the migra- tory portion of the public. Its location is con- venient, being near the Union Depot and the business portion of the city. It has a front on South Illinois St. of 170 feet and a depth of 250 feet, in height is four stories and base- ment, is built of brick and stone and contains no rooms. The whole establishment has re- cently been refitted, frescoed and painted throughout. On the first floor are the large office, reading room, baggage room and dining room (ample in size for seating loo guests), kitchen, laundry, lunch room, bar and billiard room and three rooms fronting on South Illinois St., which are used as railroad offices. On the second floor are parlor and reception rooms, sleeping apartments, single or en suite, and the bath rooms, with wide and airy halls. The third and fourth floors are devoted to sleeping apartments, single and «» suite, all tastefully and comfortably furnished, cleanly and well kept. Its sanitary arrangements are specially provided for. Each floor is ap- proached by three separate stairways, one of them being absolutely fire-proof, being con- structed solidly of brisk and stone. An addi- tional means of ingress and egress is a passen- ger elevator run by hydraulic power, which is also fire-proof, as it is in a tower of solid masonry, built independent of the main build- ing, and connects with every floor. Every room in the house has direct communication with the office by an improved system of bell alarms. All modern improvements are here used, including telephonic connections with all parts of the city and electric lights in the office and billiard room. In the rear of the building is a minature park, with fountain, flowers and shrubbery, the ground covered with beautiful green sward and the whole sur- rounded with a tasteful fence. The rear rooms front on this park and guests occupying them are deprived of those sensations of dis- gust arising from a view of a vista of swill barrels and other unsightly objects commonly to be seen in the back yards of hotels. The Spencer House is devoted exclusively to transient custonu and in its patronage ranks second to no other hotel in the city S in the number of guests entertained, the ^ daily arrivals averaging over 60 persons. __ It is conducted on the American audi ~ European plans, giving |;uests the choice of taking their meals at the table d'hote or m a restaurant. The transient rates are '^ $2.00 to $2.50 per day, according to the "~ location of room. The Spencer is first- ^ class in all its accommodations and ap- pointments. Its table is at all times sup- plied with the choicest viands of the sea- son, prepared by skillful cooks and neatly and promptly served. Both the proprie- tors are men of experience in catering to the traveling public. They employ 4.5 assistants in the different departments. The building i& heated in winter by hot air, so far as the pub- lic rooms and halls are concerned, while the sleeping apartments are supplied with grates or anthracite stoves. Mr. John Faehr, the senior member of the firm, was born in Cincin- nati, O., in 1851. He has a practical- hotel experience extending over many years. Mr. Charles Harth was bom in the same city ira 1856, and after completing his education trav- eled extensively in Europe. On his return Xo his native land he became associated with Mr. Faehr in the present hotel enterprise. THE UNITED STATES PUMP COM- PANY, H. W. RuToN, Manager; Cor. Mer- rill AND New Jersey Sts. In a review of the various enterprises which engagg the attention of this thriving metropo- lis, it may be conceded that few have a wider or more general significance than such indus- tries as are directly related to the methods of raising water from greater or lesser depths by best approved methods, which supercede the "old oaken bucket" of the earlier days. Of the varied styles of pumps invented and placed upon the market, it seems that practi- cal experience has been unable to demonstrate a higher grade of general utility than is found. 478 STATE OF INDIANA. in the old reliable Durbon pumps, which now combine all the beast features of other wooden pumps with many advantages exclusive with this company, as they are now improved or with attachments essentially belonging to them. For the purpose of supplying the de- mand for these pumps, the United States Pump Company was organized in the spring of 1882, occupying spacious warerooms and manufactory located on the corner of Merrill and New Jersey Sts. The building is 30x128 feet in dimensions and four stories high, and is provided with all necessary machinery and appliances, with office, and from 18 to 20 hands here find employment. The general supervi- sion ot the business is in charge of Mr. H. W. RuTon, as manager, a gentleman who has had manv years business experience and is thor- oughly conversant with the requirements of the trade in this particular department. The stock used in the manufacture of this pump is that which time and experience have demon- strated of the highest practical utility and durability. The.se pumps are furnished either with or' without porcehiin linings and a specialty is made' of deep well pumps, having secured the right to use ihe Parker Wineman cylinder patent from the National Cylinder Company. The Durbon Pump is also sup- plied with Lamb's vulcanized rubber bucket, the patent for which is owned and controlled by the United States Pump Company. The operations of this company already embrace all the states of the Union for its field and have made shipments during the past season to various portions of the Eastern and Middle States, with" most encouraging indications of the gradual growth of its business. The ex- cellence of the products of the United States Pump Company command the attention of those interested in the trade in all sections of the Union. The manager, Mr. RuTon, is a native of Westchester County, N. Y., where he was born in 1854. He was for about two years engaged in the drug trade at Lagrange, Ind., but for the past eight years has been identified with this branch of industry. CHARLES REITZ, Manufacturer of Electrical Appa- ratus, ETC., 141 Virginia Ave. It is but in harmony with the calling in which he is engaged that we find in the pro- prietor of this house an inventor who has placed before the world appliances who e practical utility and ingenuity possess the highest merit in their adaptation to the pur- poses for which they have been designed. Mr. ■Charles Reitz, located at 141 Virginia Ave., as manufacturer of electrical apparatus of every description, making a specialty of instruments for medical use. He is also dealer in school apparatus, galvanic batteries, besides recon- •structing and repairing done in these articles to order. The business was originally com- menced by him in this city in 1871, at which time it was located at 83 East Washington St. About three years after it was removed to No. 1% of the same thoroughfare, and after three or four years in this location was again removed to the present location in 1879. Here he occupies the first floor and basement of a brick building, with a frontage of 18 feet on Virginia Ave., extending through in semi-cir- cle about ICO feet to Louisiana St. He em- ploys here the best mechanical devices in tools and machinery for the perfect execution of work of the highest excellence in these branches, giving employment to an average o four assistants and one six horse power en- gine. While the general business operations are confined to this city and state, in the line of his specialties it reaches every important metropolis in the Union, orders being received for some of his specialties from all states and territories. In addition to his manufacturing operations he carries in stock a full assortment of all associated articles belonging to this branch of business, such as electro-magnetic machines of the most scientific construction aud approved make, the Rhumkorfor induc- tion coils, the Grenet battery. Ozone genera- tors, electrodes, Reitz "Excelsior" pocket elec- trotome, telegraphic instruments, school appa- ratus, etc. Repairing of all articles of this description is promptly and thoroughly exe- cuted. Among those important inventions which he has produced and for which letters patent have been obtained from the United States Government may be mentioned a pro- cess for making cheap and permanent mag- nets, which although not greatly remunera- tive to himself has resulted in large practical utility and pecuniary advantages to other parties. He also invented an improvement in telephone receivers, which have been largely approved and adopted with little practical bene- fit to the inventor. Another, which gives promise of inore remunerative results, is a process for hardening cast-iron, virtually trans- forming it into the hardness of steel in all parts. This invention is worthy the liberal notice it has attracted from scientists in various parts of the country and has been sub- jected to the most critical tests now in use by the Gillilland Private Telephone Company; also, a new apparatus for medical use, produc- ing magneto-electrical currents more perfectly than any they have heretofore invented. Mr. Charles Reitz is a native of Hesse-Castel, Germany, where he was born in 1839. In 1854 he came to this country, landing at New York City. From there" he went to Beards- town, Ky., where he attended school, and af terwards went to Louisville, Ky., where he served a regular apprenticeship in the manu- facture of mathematical and philosophical in- struments. After working some years at his trade he came to this city in 1866, where he was employed in various mechanical pursuits. In 1870 he invented and in connection with a partner procured a patent for a mail box and engaged in their manufacture and sale. This invention resulted in a loss of all his pre- vious savings, besides leaving him considera- bly in debt, although the partner to whom he CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 479 -subsequently sold his entire interest secured •considerable profit from tl e sale of territory. Soon after disposing of his interest in his let- ter box, without means and yet with undaunt- «d zeal and energy, he engaged in his present business in a very small way, and has secured a permanent and established trade and patron- age from all sections of the Union. To Mr. "Reitz belongs the credit of having constructed the finest piece of electrical mechanism in the world and which carried off the highest award .at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876. It was a battery four feet three inches in length, two feet and six inches in width and three and a half feet high, con- taining 150 cells and being a modification <3f the Danniell and Calland batteries. It cost $2,000 and was made to order. EDWARD MUELLER, Fancy Groceries, No. 182 East Wa.sh INGTON St. The finest and most complete assortment of imported fancy groceries and luxuries for the table to be found in Indianapolis is carried at the popular establishment of Mr. Edward Mueller, at No. 1S2 East Washington St., -where, in the spacious three story brick build- ing 16x90 feet in dimensions he makes a spe- cialty of handling at both wholesale and retail genuine imported Holland herrings, Russian ■sardines, anchovies and sardelles, caviar, im- ported and domestic Swiss, munster, sap sago, limburg and hand cheese, Rhen's natural •mineral waters, French white wine vinegar, French mustard, Lotzbeck, Copenhagen, Rap- pee and coarse Macuba snuff, soup stuffs, sauces, canned and bottled table delicacies and a full line of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, sugars, spices, etc. He carries at all times full lines of Landreth's celebrated and reliable garden seeds, and in every department his stock is complete and desirable. This rep- resentative house was established more than a quarter of a century ago upon a compara- tively small scale, but by a uniform system of honorable dealing and a policy from Which he has never deviated, of supplying the best arti- cles in his line at the minimum price, his ■sales have increased more than 200 per cent, and his annual transactions now form no in- significant item in the aggregate of our city's commercial estimates. Two assistants are employed, and the trade is not only of a local nature but extends to all sections of the state. Mr. Mueller is a native of Saxony and was born in 1830. He came to this country in 1852 and has since that time been actively en- gaged in mercantile pursuits. During the years 1859-60 he was Secretary of the Ger- man Mutual Insurance Company, of this city, and in 1861 he entered the service of his adopted country as Regimental Quartermas- ter of the 32 Indiana Volunteers, a regmient composed of German citizens. His services, however, were not confined to so limited a sphere. In December, 1862, he was detached as A. C. S. on the staff of Brigadier-General Willich, commanding one of the brigades of the Second Division, Twentieth Corps de Armie, and in July, 1863, was commissioned by the President of the United States as Cap- tain and C. S. of United States Volunteers. He was subsequently promoted to Major, with which rank he was discharged at the close of the rebellion, having served with distinction on regimental and brigade staff duty during the entire war. Returning to civil life, he re- sumed business and is to-day one of our most popular and successful merchants. PIONEER BRASS WORKS, Brass Finishing Shop and Brass Foundry, no and 112 South Penn- sylvania St.; J. C. Brinkmeyer, Supt. The great diversity of uses to which brass is applied in both useful and ornamental forms renders the manufacture and finishing of these articles one of the most important among the mechanic arts. In the cityjof Indianapolis the business is conducted upon an extensive scale at the Pioneer Brass Works, with office and manufactory at Nos. no and 112 South Penn- sylvania St. These works are the outgrowth of an enterprise inaugurated in 1S74 by Mr. John Hanning, who conducted the business in his own name for about five years, when the style became as at present, Mr. Hanning re- taining the position of Superintendent until 1879, when Mr. J. C. Brinkmeyer, the present efficient and energetic Superintendent, suc- ceeded to the management of the business and infused new vigor into the enterprise and con- siderably enlarged the facilities and increased the scope of its operations. In April, 1879, the company purchased the business and good will of the brass foundry previously conducted by the firm of Dickson & Co., and consolidated it with the Pioneer Brass Works. The premi- ses now occupied comprise a two story build- ing 35x110 feet in dimensions, at the location above designated, which is occupied as office, salesroom, foundry and finishing department, the two latter being thoroughly equipped with the most approved machinery, devices and ap- pliances for successfully and expeditiously conducting the manufacture of brass goods of every description, railroad castings, trimmings, plumbers, gas and steam .fitters' stipplies and every description of plain or ornamental brass work of every variety and style. A full stock and complete assortment of all articles per- taining to this line is always carried and orders for special designs or for patterns or models made to order receive prompt attention. Six- teen experienced workmen are regularly em- ployed and sometimes a much larger force. The trade of this company is largely local, although they receive orders from all parts of .Indiana and adjoining states. This company manufactures all the brass work for the I. B. & W. R. R. Co., and a large portion of that required at the Car Works. Mr. J. C. Brink- meyer is a native of the Kingdom of Hanover, Germany, and was born in 1824. He came to 480 STATE OF INDIANA. this country in 1844 and landed at Baltimore, where he remained for about two years, work- ing at the trade of shoemaker, which he learned in the old country. He then removed to Cincinnati and pursued the same avocation until 1851, when he located permanently in this city and for about two years followed the same pursuit. He then opened a grocery store on Washington St., where he continued until i860. In the following year he engaged in thfe wholesale liquor busmess at No. 88 West Washington St., under the Metropolitan Hall, subsequently removing to Meridian St. He was afterwards out of business for awhile and then became connected with a rolling mill at the most disastrous period of our iinancial crisis, which venture resulted in the loss of about $60,000. . Undaunted by this heavy stroke, which would have dishartened inany a less ambitious man, he again engaged in the wholesale liquor business in 1871 and conduct- ed it successiully until May, 1879, at which time he purchased a controlling interest in the Pioneer Brass Works and assumed their con- trol and management, his energy and enter- prise resulting in a most gratifying success. NEW YORK SHOE STORE, John Moloney, No. 15 West Wash- ington St. The history of our times is made up of the history of its living men, and it is eminently appiopriate that it should be recorded by a contemporaneous historian that coming gen- erations may profit by the experiences that have characterized the generation now pass- ing from the scene of action. The subject of the present sketch. Captain John Moloney, proprietor of the New York Shoe Store, at No. 15 West Washington St., was one of the heroes who rallied under the stars and stripes for the protection and preservation of the Union against the rebellion which threatened the life of the Republic during the dark days of 1861-62. The narrative of his exciting and eventful experiences seem more like a romance than stern reality, and were it not that "truth is stranger than fiction," would scarcely be credited by the young men of the present gen- eration to whom scenes of blood shed and strife are unfamiliar. Capt. Moloney Is a native of Ireland and was born at Charleville, County of Cork, in 1826. He came to the United States in 1849 and landed at Baltimore, Md., where his mother and sisters had preceded him. He was for some time engaged in the dry goods business in that city and subse- quently removed to Cincinnati and then to this city in 1853, and in the following year opened a custom boot and shoe shop on Wash- ington St., between Mississippi and Missouri Sts. In 1856 he removed to Lafayette, Ind., where he remained until 1858, when he re- turned to Indianapolis and again engaged in business in the old "Invincible Block," corner of Pearl and Meridian Sts., where he continued until the commencement of hostilities by the firing on "Old Glory" at Fort Sumter, when he abandoned his business and devoted his energies to raising a company for active ser- vice, and Co. A, 35th Regiment Indiana Vol- unteers was speedily enlisted and he was selected Second Lieutenant. Among the early responsible positions committed to the charge of Lieut. Moloney, after taking com- mand, are some worthy of some detailed no- tice. During the time the 3Sth Reg. Ind. Vol. was guarding the Green River bridge at Munfordsville, Ky., in the early part of 1862, word was received by officers in command of serious depredations committed by desperadoes headed by a man named Wheeler, in various parts of the neighborhood, and it was de- termined, if possible, to capture him and his men. Lieut. John Moloney was selected to take charge of this force which was composed of men selected from his own company and Company "E." A competent scout was as- signed to lead the way and the expedition com- menced its search for the desperado and his band, which had struck for the interior coun- try where they supposed themselves safe. Lieut. Moloney having instructions which led him to exercise his own discretion in the cap- ture and suppression of the band determined to succeed at all hazards. Coming into the lo- cality of their supposed hiding place Lieut. Moloney first visited the home of Wheeler, and finding him not at home determined to proceed more rapidly, he told his scout to point to him the houses of Rebel sympa- thizers, which was done, and from each place in turn he selected horses until his force was well mounted. He also pressed men into the service where it was deemed necessai-y. Gaining information that Wheeler could be found at the house of his father-in-law, some twenty-five miles distant, near Bowling Green, Ky., he made rapid marches so that he might come upon him unawares. About the hours of 12 or I o'clock on the following morning the force arrived in sight of the house when a halt was made, and the men cautiously de- ployed so as to surround the house and pre- vent any possible escape. After this Lieut. Moloney, with drawn sword and pistol in hand, accompanied by his scout and two of his men, approached the dwelling A colored woman was found passing from the kitchen to the main dwelling with food, and Lieut. Moloney quickly followed with his compan- ions, entering the dining room where the party were seated at the table at this unseasona- ble hour enjoying themselves. The conster- nation which appeared upon the faces of the party can better be imagined than described, when they beheld their unexpected visitor ap- proach with drawn sword and pistol. Lieut. Moloney commanded them to remain seated and make no effort at resistance at the peril of their lives, as the house was surrounded. He ordered one of his men to open the door, and at a given signal his men came forward and secured the whole party. The father-in- law was heard to say, "I told you so ; I knew CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 481 they would be after you.", Wheeler person- ally was placed in charge of a special guard detailed for the purpose. Finding it advisable to receive all proper testimony from Wheeler which he had to otter for himself, Lieut. Moloney accepted the invitation to partake of the supper spread upon the tables, w^hich him- self and men greatly enjoyed. They remained until the early forenoon of the day, receiving the most hospitable treatment from all associ- ated with the house, and he was careful that the same courtesy and care should berelurned in every particular. On their return march Wheeler was allowed to visit his own home for such changes of clothing as he desired and to bid his wife and children good bye, the parting with whom was touchingly eiiecting. Lieut. Moloney tried to offer assurances that they would shortly see him again, which he felt justified in doing from the evidence he had of his innocence of the charges imputed to him. On their return Wheeler was per- mitted to take along as man.y of his friends and neighbors as he desired to testify to his character, so that when the force returned it was swelled to quite an imposing army and was received with shouts of welcome, three cheers being given for Moloney's cavalry. Reporting at headquarters to Maj. Balf, he was ordered to proceed with his prisoner to headquarters at Munfordsville, which he did, reporting to Col. John C. Walker, the Post Commandant. The full and clear evidence he had received from reliable sources convinced Lieut. Moloney of the innocence of the priso- ner, and upon his testimony Wheeler was allowed to go to the hotel and report the next morning vvhen a thorough investigation was had, and upon the evidence of Lieut. Moloney the prisoner was discharged. Lieut. Moloney alter sending back the horses lie' had taken to their several owners, returned to camp. When he was going from Green River Bridge to Munfordsville to testify in Wheeler's case he was met by Wheeler and his father-in-law, when the old gentleman got off his horse and insisted on Lieut. Moloney's riding, but this kindness was respectfully declined though highly appreciated, and at parting he was obliged to accept for himself and brother offi- cers an invitation to visit Mammoth Cave, which not long afterwards was accepted and richly enjoyed by all in the most friendly spirit, receiving the most courteous attention and hospitable treatment, which will always be remembered by the few survivors. After- wards the 35th Irish Regiment was raised and Mr. Moloney was commissioned by Gov- ernor Morton as Captain of Company A. This regiment was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland, and participated in all the memorable engagements of that grand army of the West. At the battle 01 Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain Captain John Moloney was especially noticed in the official reports and general orders of the commanding gen- eral for "meritorious services and conspicuous gallantry in action." On the night of the 20th of June, 1864, during a bayonet charge upon the enemy's lines. Captain Moloney, while gallantly leading his company, was captured on the very ramparts of the rebel works and forcibly drawn over the breast works by the rebel soldiers ensconced therein. He was taken to Marietta, Ga., then to Atlanta, and afterwards to Macon, where commissioned officers were imprisoned. Captain Moloney and Captain New'land of a Pennsylvania cav- alry regiment, organized a combination to effect an escape during their passage by rail from Savannah to Charleston, and Captain Moloney was assigned to the command of one detachment of prisoners. It was con- templated to wreck and burn the train, and Colonel Sherman was to give a preconcerted signal. In consequence of a failure to receive the signal at the proper time this attempt was abandoned, and a number of the prisoners, Captain Moloney among them, determined to make individual efforts to escape by jumping from the train while in motion on the trestle works. Captain Moloney succeeded and made for the swamps; after receiving several unsuc.- cessful volleys from the guards. His first objective point was the Cumlperland River, and after wandering in the wilderness for three days without food he encountered some negro slaves on the road who supplied him with melons and food and assisted him to build a raft and gave him directions how to proceed. He offered one of the negroes his silver watch, but it was politely refused, the negro saying, "No, massa, you may need him." The negro then gave him an ii-on pruning hook and said it might be of service. He was finally induced to accept the proffered gift as a re\Va'rd for his assistance. The Captain on his improvised raft floated across the river to ah island, where he was informed he would find some Union gunboats. Reaching the island he secured his raft, but had much diflSculty in making his way on account of the rank, tall grass. He found a house on the island from the top of which he reconnoitered the position, and then started to cross the island. On his way he came to a bayou, over which he built a bridge of soft canes. While crossing he was almost submerged in the mud and was so exhausted as to almost abandon hope. Finally, after almost superhuman struggles, he extricated himself, and alter removing the mud from his body and clothing as best he could he found the end of the island, but to his dismay no gunboats were in sight. He here secured a portion of an old shed or barn door, upon which Jie attempted to float across the river, but was too much exhausted to make it with- out assistance, and he abandoned the attempt and slept for the night, or rather attempted to sleep, on the old door. During the night he was savagely attacked by ferocious wild hogs, but succeeded in keeping them at bay, and in the morning returned to his old raft and upon it floated down the stream, intending to reach the bay. On the second day out he encoun- tered a rebel picket post of the 2d South Car- lo 482 STATE OF INDIANA. olina Cavalry. His raft only permitted him to keep his head and shoulders above water, but hje was seen by the rebels who inquired of him if he was the "Yank" who had jumped from the train. He answered in the affirmative, and also told them that he would surrender on such terms as he coyld. trusting to be treated as a prisoner of war. With a piece of clap- board he endeavored to paddle himself ashore, bj}t the strong current took him out mto the stream. The pickets assured him that they Would not shoot but that he would certamly be drowned by coming in contact with the spiles against which he was swiftly drifting. When his raft struck the spiles it was wrecked apd his clothing was stripped from h'm He managed to catch hold on one of the spiles, and in this critical position remained for nearly two hours before he was taken out, as no boat could be procured for his reliel. After his rescue he was kindly treated by the picket guard, and one young South Carolinian by the name of Sparks gave him a suit of rebel clothes belonging to his brother. He was detained here two or, three days, and then taljien to Charleston and delivered to the Con- federate Provost Marshal. After the second day in Charleston he was attacked by "swamp fever" and sent to the hospital, where he re- mained for four weeks, receiving the most careful attention and kind treatment by the Sisters of Charity, to whpin he is undoubt- edly indebted for his life. These acts of kind- ness by this faithful apd unselfish corps of workers cannot be too highly appreciated. To see them dav after day visiting the bedsides of the sick and dying and administering to the wants of all, regardless of position or religious belief or political creed, is worthy of this de- tailed notice. With their own ambulance they gathered food and delicacies, such as would be inviting to the sufferers. Long may they live in their glorious work for humanity. After his recovery he was taken to Macon. Out of two hundred officers about to be ex- changed the authorities decided to retain tbrty, and Captain Moloney was one of the unfor- tunates. He then again made arrangements to escape by crossing the dead line, others agreeing to assist him, although the attempt was most hazardous, by diverting the attention of the guards while he slipped through and. joined the number of exchanged officers. The attempt was successful, and during the roll calls he would answer to some other name. The exchange was to take place at "Rough and Ready" Station, and to avoid detection he was again compelled to give the rebels the slip, which he did by flanking the town and traveling about eight miles to reach the Union lines. When he saw the old flag and the Union unitbrms once more his feelings and sensations may be better imagined than de- scribed. The Union pickets, seeing his gray clothing, supposed him to be a rebel deserter and shouted, "ilello, Johnny, are you coming in to give yourself up.'" He replied, "Yes; I am sick and tired of those fellows and don t want to stay with them anv longer," which, was undoubtedly the truth. He was directed to the reserve for coffee and food, but none was to be obtained. He was about to be taken to headquarters as a rebel deserter, when he explained his position and escapes. When he greeted his brother officers who had been his companions in the prison pen he was received with hearty cheers and congratulations on his safety and escape. He was then taken to At- lanta, where he rejoined his regiment, passing through their camp without being recognized, on account of his dress and emaciated condi- tion, until he reached his own tent. He as- sumed command of his company, still wearing the rebel uniform, as he had no other. Dur- ing his absence word had reached his home and his company that he had been killed, and his clothing and eflFects had been sent home. He remained with the army for some time, and after turning Hood's command he was granted a leave, of absence for thirty days. When he reached Nashville, where he ex- pected to draw his pay, he was refused recog- nition as a Union officer, and called on General Thomas, who suspected him at first as being a rebel spy. After listening to his wonderful narrative, "Pap" Thomas assisted him to se- cure his pay, and he returned to Indianapolis, still in the rebel uniform. He rejoined his regiment in the fall of 1864, and remained with his command up to Bull's Gap and the final and successful termination of the war in which he had taken such a conspicuous and^ prominent part. After the surrender of Gen-^ eral Lee his regiment was ordered to Nash- ville, where he tendered his resignation, which was accepted, and he once more became a civilian, still treasuring in his mind, however, recollections and memories of "The dangers of the days but newly gone, "Whose memory is written on the earth "With yet appearing blood." After his return to this city he opened a boot and shoe store on Illinois St., where he remained until 1874, when he went out of trade. In 1875 he purchased a store on Mas- sachusetts Ave. which he conducted for little more than a year, when he removed to North Illinois St., subsequently to South Illinois St., then to No. 71 East Washington St. in 1879, and to No. 15 West Washington St., where he occupies a room 17x150 feet in dimensions, carrying a general line of fine boots and shoes for ladies' and gentlemen's wear, selected ex- pressly to meet the requirements of his city and coun1:ry trade, embracing all the best and most popular styles from the leading manufac- turers of the Union. The average valuation of stock carried is about $6,000, and his annual transactions closely approximate $15,000. MARTIN REIFFEL, Meat Market, 192 South Illinois St. As a very important branch of the commer- cial interests of Indianapolis, the leading meat markets are entitled to a large share of con- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 4S3 «ideration, since they occupy a field in which all classes of the community feel a personal as well as pecuniary interest. One of the finest, most elegantly furnished, neatly kept and thor- oughly stocked establishments of this class is located at No. 192 South Illinois St. and owned and conducted by Mr. Martin Reiifel, who has for the past seven years been promi- nently identified with this branch of business in this city. Hi.s salesroom, with its marble counters, polished scales, immense refrigera- tors and tempting display of fresh meats, pre- sents a most attractive appearance to the epi- curean. In addition to every variety of fresh meats and poulti-y in season, Mr. Reiffel car- ries a general line of salt and smoked meats of his own curing, and sausages, bologna, etc., of his own manufacture. In the manufacture of sausages a large business is done supplying dealers and consumers. This department is well equipped with machinery and steam power. He purchases only the best animals, nn prime condition, and slaughters his ovfn meats, using on an average weekly seven l)eeves, besides a large number of calves, sheep and hogs, employing three assistants. Mr. Reiifel is a native of Ohio and was born in 1850. He has resided in Indiana since 1865 and is a practical butcher by trade, having worked at this occupation before embarking in business on his own account. A. HAYWOOD & CO., Manufacturers of Artificial Limbs AND Apparatus for Deformities, 61 South Illinois St. The war of the rebellion made sad havoc (jf humanity and left the country filled with men who had lost a leg or an arm. To remedy these losses a great deal of ingenuity has been expended in the production of artificial limbs to take the place of those lost in battle on land or sea, and to such perfection have such ap- pliances been brought that in many cases it is almost impossible to detect the lact that a man has but one leg of flesh and blood. In 1S70 Congress passed an act for the benefit of sol- diers and sailors who had suffered in the way ■described, providing that the Government ■should not only purchase artificial limbs for them, but also pay the cOst of travel. of the maimed from their homes to the places where ithe limbs were manufactured and home again, and the Surgeon-General of the Army was empowered to name the manufacturers who were to supply the limbs, after a thorough in- ■vestigation into the merits of the various styles offered. Twenty-two manufactories were named by that official, and one of those chosen was the only establishment of the kind in In- dianapolis, that of Mr. A. Haywood, then located at No. 172 East Washington St., but since removed to No. 61 South Illinois St. Mr. Haywood has been in this business for 18 years and has brought the manufacture of such appliances to a high degree of perfection. He has set a large number of maimed soldiers and sailors on their feet and each and all of them bestow the highest encomiums upon the articles furnished by him, whether legs or arms. His is the only manufactory of the kind in this section and his patronage is wide- spread, coming from all sections of the United States. His factory and salesroom at the above location is on one of the principal thor- oughfares of the city, two blocks north of the Union Depot. He employs two skilled assist- ants. His workshop is supplied with the latest improvements in tools and machinery, the lat- ter being driven by a gas engine. Here not onl^' artificial limbs and apparatus for correct- ing deformities are madi, but also surgical and anatomical machines. He also keeps in stock full lines of abdominal supports for ladies, trusses, splints for fractures, non-disecting manikins, elastic stockings, suspenders for artificial legs, crutches, rubber and cotton web- bing, etc. Mr. A'. Haywood was born in Philadelphia in 1S31 but'came to Indiana in his early manhood. He is a man of culture and during his many years residence in this city has won the esteem and respect of all classes. He is the founder here of this im- portant branch of industry in which he is now engaged, and to him is due many valuable improvements introduced in this, branch of in- dustry. R. R. MILES, Dry Goods, Clothing, etc., 194. and 196 West Washington St. Such enterprise and ability as has charac- terized the management of the popular Dry goods and clothing emporium of Mr. R. R. Miles, Nos. 194 and 196 West Washington St., rarely fails to meet with a. commensurate re- ward, yet the success which has attended this enterprise since its inception has b;en of an almost phenomenal character. Mr. Miles commenced business at this location in No- vember, 1879, with a stock not exceeding $1,500 in value, while at the present time the average valuation of his stock closely approxi- mates $30,000 and his annual transactions range from $50,000 to $60,000. He now oc- cupies two entire floors each 38x100 feet in dimensions at the above named location, car- rying full lines of foreign and American dry goods, fine fabrics for ladies' and gentlemen's wear, ready made clothing, boots, shoes, hats caps, ladies' and gentlemen, s furnishing goods, notions, trimmings and fancy goods in great variety. He also makes a prominent specialty of the merchant tailoring department, guar- anteeing fashionable styles, faultless fits and 484 STATE OF INDIANA. reliable workmanship. Nine salesmen and assistants are regularly employed, Mr. Miles giving his personal attention to the general supervision and management of the various departments. Mr. Miles is a native of Preble County, O., and was born August 31st, 1830. He has been for many years identified with the dry goods and merchant tailoring business and became a resident of Indianapolis in 1878. ROBERT GORDON, Portrait and Landscape Photo- grapher, WITH Headquarters at No. •jiYz East Washington St. With the advantages of a lifelong experience as a practical photographer and a natural apti- tude for art, Mr. Robert Gordon, the popular photographer, possesses in an eminent degree those qualifications so requisite for the success- ful prosecution of the business in all its branches of portrait and landscape photo- graphy, and the work turned out by hirri will bear favorable comparison with that of any similar establishment in the larger cities. He has complete arrangements and facilities for out door work of every description and makes a leading specialty of plain and stereoscopic views of landscapes, public buildings, mechan- ical work, residences and interiors, in which line he has few superiors in the West. Mr. Gordon is a native of Wayne County, Ind., and has devoted his attention exclusively to photography, with the exception of the time spent in the service of his country during the war of the rebellion. Mr. Gordon was among the first to respond to the call of the President and enlisted as a private in Company A, 36th Regiment Indiana Volunteers August 20, 1861, and participated in nearly all of its marches, campaigns and engagements. He was with his reginient in "the thickest of the fray" at the memorable battles of Shiloh, Perrysville, Corinth, Wild Cat Hills, Round Mountain and Stone River, after which engagements he was detached by special order to organize a company of convalesents from the convales- cent camp at Stone River. He organized what was known as Company D, performing all the duties of Captain, mustering them into service, drawing their rations, equipping, drill- ing and disciplining them. He was subse- quent-ly assigned to duty as Acting Quarter Master Sergeant at Fortress Rosecrans, where he remained on duty until the fall ot Mission Ridge, when he rejoined his regiment in time to participate in the engagement at Mission Ridge. During his absence on detached ser- vice his regiment had been continuously at the front, and had added to their other glorious achievements active participation in the battles of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Rocky Ridge, Ringold, Lookout Mountain (popularly known as the Battle Above the Clouds), and other minor skirmishes and engagements. After his return to his regiment were fought the battles of Mission Ridge, Dalton, Resacca, New Hope Church, Kennesaw Mountain, in all of which the Thirty-sixth bore a conspic- uous part. They were then assigned'to the Army of General Sherman, and were actively engaged in the stirring events and memorable campaigns which have passed into history as the Siege of Atlanta; after which Mr. Gordon, was honorably discharged and mustered out with his regiment September 21, 1864. Re- turning to civil life, he returned to Indiana- polis, and has since that time devoted hi* attention to the art of photography. D. H. BUTLER, Notions and Fancy Goods, 229 West Washington St. The introduction of five and ten cent coun- ters by the leading dealers in fancy goods and< notions of our principal cities is one of the most popular innovations of modern com- merce, and the wonderful bargains which they offer to purchasers in the various articles for utility and ornament are such as to astonish, even those familiar with values and cost of production. How many of the articles on these counters can be offered at such aston- ishingly low prices will must ever remain a mystery to the uniniated, but the facts in the case are made strikingly apparent upon an ex- amination of the thousands of useful and beautiful articles to be found on the shelves and counters of Mr. D. H. Butler's fancy goods- and notions emporium, located at No. 229 West Washington St. This enterprise was inaugurated in May, 1882, and the premises occupied, 20x80 feet in dimensions, are filled to repletion with a choice and admirably selected assortment of articles, the enumeration of which would occupy more space than can be allotted in the present volume to any single establishment. A visit to this storehouse of novelties will repay the curious. KUHN & SINDLINGER, Wholesale and Retail Meats, No. 207 West Miqhigan St. There exists no class of business houses which exert a more important influence upon, the general commercial thrift and well being of the communities in which they are con- ducted than those devoted to the slaughtering, preparation and distribution of the meats^ which form so indispensable a staple of our domestic life. One of the most extensive houses of Indianapolis engaged in this branch, of industrial and commercial pursuit, and the largest in this section of the city, is that con- ducted by Messrs. Kuhn & Sindlinger, whose office and salesrooms are located at No. 207 West Michigan St. This business was origin- ally established in 1858 by Mr. Charles Kuhn, who carried it on in his own name until 1S80, when by the admission of Mr. Peter Sind- linger, the present partnership was formed. This enterprising firm conduct a slaughter house for killing the meat required in their own trade, using on an average sixty hogs^ seven beeves, and other animals in proportioiv CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 485 ■each week, employing five competent and ex- perienced butchers. They also cure their own meats, and at their salesroom carry constantly in stock'a full line of every variety of fresh, smoked and salt meats, hams, bacon, lard, •dried beef, sausages, etc., transacting both a wholesale and retail trade. Four wagons are regularly employed for delivery purposes, and in hams, bacon, etc., the firm have a large trade in diflferent sections of the state. Mr. Charles Kuhn is a native of Germany, and ■was born in the Kingdom of Wurtemberg January 24, 1819. He learned the trade of butcher in the old country, and came to the United States in 1853, landing at New York. He has been identified with this branch of (business since his arrival Mr. Peter Sind- linger was born in Cincinnati, C, December 25, 1852, and came to this city in 1863. He is also i practical butcher, conversant with all the requirements of the business in which he ■is engaged. The enterprise and energy with which this business has been conducted has resulted in the establishment of an extensive trade, amounting to not less than $65,000 per annum. INDIANAPOLIS MACHINE AND BOLT WORKS, Newcomb, Olsen & Co., Proprietors, 79, 81, 83 AND 85 South Pennsylvania Street. Founded in 1864 on a small scale, the capi- tal stock of this concern has since that time been twice increased, and the present capacity •of the works is fully five times as large as it ■was at the inception of the enterprise, and an annual business is transacted of more than $150,000. Messrs. Newcomb, Olsen & Co., now occupy for manufacturing purposes a commodious and conveniently arranged build- ing 75x150 feet in dimensions, which is equipped throughout with special machinery for the manufacture of steam engines, heavy and light machinery of all descriptions, shaft- ing, hangers and pulleys, punches, taps, dies and bits ; machine, bridge, plow and elevator bolts, lag screws, nuts, washers, etc. This firm also manufacture all varieties of bolts for buildings and trestles, car door pins, and make a special feature of general construction work in all its branches. Among the various ma- chines employed and manufactured are sev- eral of their own invention, such ai bolt printers and cutters, nut tappers, barb wire machines, etc., especially adapted to this line of business, and an average force of about 90 •skilled and experienced workmen is regularly employed in the various departments of their business, which in extent of its operations and and capabilities will compare favorably with any similar establishment in the West. Mr. H. C. Newcomb is a native of Indiana. Mr. O. R. Olsen a native of Denmark and Mr. H. H. Fulton, a native of Ohio, are the individ- ual members of the firm as at present organ- ized. They are all young men who have had an extended practical experience in this special branch of industry, are skilled mechanicians and enterprising business men, whose famili- arity with the business in which they are engaged and whose enterprise in pushing the same contributes largely to the material pros- perity and progressive thrift of our rapidly growing inland metropolis. The demand for the various articles manufactured by them ex- tends to all sections of the Union, justly entitling this house to the liberal notice here accorded among the progressive enterprises of this great city and state. J. J. SMITH, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware, No. 294 East Washington St. The business career of the subject of the present sketch has been a remarkable one. Mr. Smith is a native of Vermont and was born in 1827. In early life he commenced business as a peddler with an expert, receiving only a very small compensation for his serv- ices. He saved nearly all his moderate allow- ance and shortly started with a wagon of his own. In this venture he succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations, and associating with partners in the manufacturing depart- ment, opened shop after shop in different localities and sent out peddlers through the country selling the products of the shops, either for cash or barter, receiving in exchange for tinware rags, iron, and in fact every va- ' riety of merchantable commodities. This business steadily increased until eleven shops were running to their full capacity in five states of the Union, supplying 127 wagons and transacting an annual business of more than half a million dollars. Diversified and scattered as was this immense business, the most perfect system prevailed directed by Mr. Smith, and an immense trade was the legiti- mate result. With the panic of 1873, which brought ruin and disaster to many establish- ments through the Union, values depreciated, and the greater portion of the stock being in the hands of agents, who from various causes were unable to meet their obligations, the enterprise succumbed to the general financial depression, and Mr. Smith was compelled to close his business at a great sacrifice and his entire property was swallowed up in the gen- eral crash, and the accumulations of _\ ears of honest toil and enterprise was required to satisfy the demands of creditors. Nothing daunted, however, by misfortune, Mr. Smith removed to Indianapolis in 1875 and com- menced business once more with no other means than willing hands, stout heart and a determination to once more achieve success by the exercise of the same honorable meth- ods which characterized his earlier efforts. He now occupies one floor 18x50 feet in dimen- sions at No. 294 East Washington St., employ- ing at the present time three assistants in the manufacture of every variety of tin, copper and sheet iron ware, household and culinary 486 STATE OF INDIANA. utensils, etc., making a special feature of roof- ing, guttering and spouting in all branches of the business and executing repairs of all kinds in his line. G. W. HILL, Regalia Manufacturer, No. 46 South Illinois St. One of the leading houses in the Union with a reputation extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific, making a specialty of this branch of industry, is located in Indianapolis and suc- cessfully conducted by Mr. George W. Hill, who as a member of numerous secret orders and societies possesses unrivaled facilities for comprehending all the requirements of the various organizations, including Free Masons and Knights Templars, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, I. O. of Red Men, A. O. U. W., Kriights of Labor, Knights of the U. S., Tem- perance societies and other orders and organi- zations wearing distinctive badges, uniforms or regalia. Mr. Hill inaugurated his present en- terprise in 1871 and at his salesroom, 18x120 feet in dimensions, at No. 46 South Illinois St., is constantly carried a full line of lodge supplies, regalia, jewels, etc., while orders by mail or otherwise receive prompt and careful attention. This is the only establishment of the kind in Indiana and the trade extends from Maine to California. Mr. Hill is a native of Pennsylvania and was born February 22d, 1S24. He has been a resident of Indiana since 1840 and has occupied many important posi- tions of emolument and trust in civil life and in the orders with which he has been identi- fied. During the entire period of the civil war Mr. Hill occupied the responsible 'posi- tion of State Commissary, and among his other duties had exclusive control of the State Bakeries, located in this city, where not less than 125 barrels of flour were used daily in the manufacture of "soft bread." For every pound of bread issued to the troops the general gov- ernment allowed an equal number of pounds of flour, or its equivalent, and so judiciously did Mr. Hill manage this mammoth institu- tion that he was enabled at the close of the war to turn over to the State Treasury $75,000 as the net profits of his able management. During his administration here a vast number of men were employed, and as showing the; number of troops provided for it may be added that as many as 27,700 loaves of bread or rations have been issued in a single day. H. S. TUCKER, Kid Glove Emporium, No. 10 East Washington St. The leading house in Indianapolis making an exclusive specialty of handling all stand- ard varieties of kid gloves and the only one in the state importing direct from European manufacturers, is that of Mr. H. S. Tucker, located at No. 10 East Washington St. The present busines was established by Mr. Tucker in 1878 and has steadily increased from $10,- 000, the amount of the first year's transactions, to more than $14,000 in 1882. Mr. Tucker occupies a salesroom 20x120 feet in dimen- sions and employs two assistants in the sales department. His establishment is the recog- nized headquarters in Indianapolis for all varieties of gloves and his trade is derived not only from the city but from all parts of the state and from Southern Illinois. He makes a leading specialty of kid gloves, receiving merchandise d'rect from European producers through New York importers, and no house in the West posesses better facilities or carries a more complete assortment. In addition to the specialty of gloves, Mr. Tucker transacts a large business in fine shirts, representing in this city the largest shirt factory in St. Louis, employing not less than 150 hands, whe^'e shirts are manufactured exclusively to order from improved perfect fitting patterns. Dur- ing the past year he has filled more than 400 orders, giving under all 'circumstances the most perfect satisfaction. Mr. Tucker, who i» a native of the state of Maine, was born in 1844 ^"^ has resided in Indianapolis since 1864. WARD BROS., Wholesale and Retail Drugs, etc, No. 40 East Washington St. The popular house of Ward Bros., at No. 40 East Washington St., is one of the oldest as well as most extensive establishments of the Capital City in this branch of trade, having been founded by its present proprietors in 1866, since which time their trade has increased! fully 300 per cent. The premises occupied at the above named location comprise five entir? floors and basement of the commodious brick business structure, 20x120 feet in dimensions, where is constantly carried full lines of the purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, patent or proprietary medicines, paints, oils, var- nishes, putty, brushes, window glass, toilet articles, perfumeries, sponges and druggists' sundries generally. They also manufacture full lines of flavoring extracts and elixirs. In. every department their stock will be foun4 full and comprehensive. In the retail depart- ment particular attention is paid to the pre- paration of physicians' prescriptions and fam- ily recipes by pharmacists of ability an4 experience, and ten competent salesmen and assistants are employed in the different depart- ments. The individual members of the firm,, Messrs. B. and M. Ward, both native and life- long residents of Indiana and thoroughly ex- perienced in this special branch of commerciaJ industry. Dr. B. Ward, the senior member, is an educated physician who was engaged in the practice of medicine for 15 years prior to the formation of the present partnership and is a graduate of the Ohio Medical College. He is now serving his third term as a member of the City Council from the Sixth Ward and has ever taken an influential and active part in all enterprises having for their legitimite aim and object the welfare of the Capital City. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 487 J. E. CARROLL, Restaurant ajjd Lunch Rfiosis, No. 177 West Washington St. The admifiable System inaugurated in this city by Mr. J. E. 'Carroll, of No. 17*7 West Washington St., for furnishing an elaborate meal or the more economical lunch at a mini- mum cost, has met with the most cordial approbation of all classes of the community, both citizens and nonresidents. Tickets are issued entitling the holder to a certain number of meals or lunches, ranging in cost from five cents upward and receivable at any hour of the day or night, as this establishment is open at all hours. The bill of fare comprises all that the most epicurean taste can desire, served by polite and courteous attendants in neat and attractive style, while at the lunch counter may be procured every variety of cold meats and pastry with tea or coffee, at prices adapted to the pockets or inclinations of all classes. Mr. Carrcjl has at the present time about 50 regular boarders and 300 persons are daily entertained at this' model establishment. Mr. Carroll is a native of Ohio and was born in 1654. He has resided in Indiana lor the past Shree years and been engaged in his pres- ent business since 1881. When he assumed the management of this restaurant one year ago but little business was transacted, but under his supervision its present success has been secured and indications point to a still greater increase of trade in the immediate ftiture. INDIANAPOLIS POTTERY COM- PANY, J. B. Yeabley, PliopkiteTo'R, Works AND Office, Cor. Sixth aStd Ntc* Jer- sey Sts. Pottery has been made by all nations, bar- barian and civiliited, ahd iti all ages of the world's existence. Unglaxed and uwdtcbrated it depends for its color on the clay and foi- its form on the skill and taste of the potter. In modern times considerable attention has been devoted to the manufacture of the variou's arti- cles pertaining to this distinctive department of industry, and in the production of orna- mental flower pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc., great taste has been displayed and remarkable skill employed. The leading es- tablishment in this section engaged in this special branch of industry is conducted under the style of Indianapolis Pottery Company, with office and salesroom at their works, at the corner of Sixth and New Jersey Sts., where is constantly carried a complete and comprehensive assortment of plain and orna- mental florists' flower pots and saucers, hang- ing baskets, terra cotta lawn vases, glazed mflk pans, stew pans, jars, jugs, etc., etc. The works, at the location above named, cover a ground space of 50x135 feet, including the drying room, 20x30 feet in size, heated by hot air, two improved kilns, whose combined capacity is 2,500 gal. Numerous improved devices are ehfploy'ed in the manufacturing department; the>prodn&ls are noted for their uniformity and superrSr quality ; about teh practical men find employment here, the niotive power being supplied by a steam en- gine of ten horse power. This is the only establishment of its kmd in the Capital City. It is doing a prosperous business. F. SCHEIRICH, Picture Frames, etc., No. 29 Massa- chusetts Ave. As a representatiYe establishment in this line, that conducted by Mr. F. Scheirich, alt No. 29 Massachusetts Ave., is entitled to favorable notice. The business was estab- tablished in 1876 and the premises occupied for sales and storage purposes at the- location above named are 17^x28 feet in dimensions, with an apartment in the rear for manufac- turing 24x48 feet in size, where four exprienced workmen are employed in the manufacture of walnut and gilt moulding and frames frorti original designs. Mr. Scheirich manufactured several styles of frames for Mr. II. Licber, the well known dealer in this city and also has a large trade throughout the West. Mr. Schei- rich is a native of Hungary and was born ih 1852. He landed at Philadelphia in 1873 ^"'' first located in New York, where he was em- ployed in a picture frame manufactory for two and a half years, when he removed to Indianapolis and was engaged in the saire branch of industry for a few months, w hen he opened an establishment on his own ac- count at No. 299 Virginia Ave., removing to his present location in 1876. H. RINNE & CO., Fancy Groceries, etc.. No. 620 South Meribian St. ' The extensive grocery house conducted by the firm of H. Rinne & Go. claims conspicu- ous mention in the present review. In i88d Mr. Herman Rinne became proptietor of the old established stand at No. 271 Union St., which had for many years previously bfeeh occupied as a grocery and provision store, and although commencing business with a ca^h capital of only $275i he infused new life and energy into the busihess and under his erter- getic management increased the sales and eh- larged the scope of its operations in a marked degree. In February, 1882, a co-partnership was formed and another grocery house con- ducted by the firm. After a short period this copartnership was ended and Mr. Rinne as- sumed the entire control of his business and has recently added to his grocery and feed store a well equipped meat market. In his model grocery can be found a choice selected stock of staple and fancy groceries. The feed department is worthy of notice on account of its completeness. The aftnual business of this establishment, including the three depart- ments — grocerj', feed and meat market — is not less than $35jOoo. Mt. Rinne is a native of 488 STATE OF INDIANA. Germany, where he was born in 1855. Few men in Ihe capital show a better business record than Mi'. Rinne. ED. SCHWINGE, Staple and Fancy Groceries, No. 199 Massachusetts Ave. The model grocery establishment at No. 199 Massachusetts Ave. came into the posses- sion of its present enterprising proprietor in May, 1881, who succeeded Mr. J. E. Clark. He keeps only the best and most reliable arti- cles pertaining to his line and conducts his business upon the strictest principles of mer- cantile integrity and has built up a large trade, the transactions during the present year ex- ceeding those of the last by more than 50 per cent. His salesroom, which is 20x70 feet in dimensions, is fitted up in the most attractive manner with all the modern improvements in the latest metropolitan style, including tele- phonic communications, with all parts ot the city. His stock is full and complete in all departments, embracing the choicest varieties of teas, coffees, sugars, spices, fruits, canned gc^ods, staple and fancy groceries for table and culinary purposes, cigars, tobacco, etc., the average valuation of which will not fall short of $2,500. Mr. Schwinge is a native of Ger- many and was born in 1853. He came to the United Stutes when but four years of age with his parents, who settled in Sullivan County, N. Y., where he remained for 13 years and clerked in a New York grocery for five years before coming to this city. ROMAN CEHLER, Watchmaker and Jeweler, 183 West Washington St. One of the oldest and most favorably known jewelry houses ot Indianapolis is that con- ducted by Mr. Roman Oehler, at No. 183 West Washington St., where is constantly car- ried in stock a fine and carefully selected as- sortment of foreign and American watches, clocks, jewelry, table ware and articles for both use and ornament in great variety. The salesroom, which is located in the spacious three story brick building, at the location named, is 20x109 f'^^' >" dimensions and is fitted up in a most attractive manner in mod- ern style. A speciaf feature of the business is the repairing department, presided over bv Mr. Oehler in person, who is an expert anci experienced workman, practically familiar with the delicate mechanism of the various styles and makes of American and European watches. Mr. Oehler is a native of Germany and was born in 1841. He came to the United States in i860 and at the outbreak of the re- bellion enlisted in the service of his adopted country as a member of Captain Clause's Bat- tery. He was subsequently assigned to duty as Orderly on the staff of Brigadier General Jeff. Davis, of Indiana, and was in active ser- vice lor two years, receiving an honorable dis- charge at the expiration of his term, returning to this city and embarking in bis present en- terprise in 1865. He has occupied his present quarters for 13 years and his establishment en- joys , a liberal patronage from both city and country adjacent. J. M. HUFFER, Saddles and Harness, No. 70 West Washington St. Among the representative manufacturers of the Capital City is Mr. J. M. Huffer, whose establishment is located at No. 70 West Wash- ing St., in the Bates House Block. Mr. Huf- fer commenced business in this city in 1862 as a mernber of the firm of A.J. Hinesley & Co., becoming sole proprietor of the business in 1864. The premises occupied for sales and manufacturiug purposes are 20x100 feet in dimensions and four skilled assistants are reg- ularly employed. Mr. HufTer manufactures the best grades of exclusively hand made work in saddles, harness) etc., and makes a specialty of the manufacture of the celebrated "Sensible Collar Pads," which are sold exten- sively by, traveling agents in all sections of the Union. Mr. HufFer is a native of Green County, O., and was born at Huffersville, a small town seven and a half miles from Day- ton, on the* Mad River, which derived its name from the grandfather of the subject of this sketch. He was born Feb. 7th, 1826, and learned the trade of harness making at Day- ton, O. He came to this city in i860. Dur- ing the financial panic Mr. Huffer lost about $25,000 by the depreciation of real estate, but undaunted by this heavy loss he resumed business with renewed vigor and is once more on the high road to a competency and profit- able business. E. ROSENTHAL & CO., " Granger Shoe Store," No. 162 West Washington St. This house was founded at the present loca- tion in 1876 upon a comparatively small scale and has attained its present proportions and popularity in the estimation of the public by its uniform low prices, reliable goods and hon- orable methods of transacting business. The premises occupied at this eligible location are 16x60 feet in dimensions, the salesroom is fitted up in modern metropolitan style, the stock is carefully selected with an express view to the requirements of both city and country trade. Mr.^ Rosenthal employs one salesman and one experienced boot and shoe maker, and special attention is paid to fine cus- tom work and general repairing. The aver- age valuation of stock carried is from $3,000 to $4,000 and the annual transactions range from $io,ooo to $12,000. Mr. Rosenthal is a native of Wurtemburg, Germany, and was born in 1826. He learned, the trade of boot and shoe maker in the old country when but a boy and came to the United States in 1846. He has been engaged in general mercantile business during the greater portion of an act- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 489 ive life and was for several years engaged in the wholesale clothing and piece goods busi- ness. He was also engaged in the merchant tailoring business and has been identified with the boot and shoe trade for the past six years. He has resided in Indianapolis since 1863. C. HABICH BOTTLING COMPANY, Bottlers of Tafel Beek, No. 125 West Washington St. The bottling establishment located at No. 125 West Washington St., conducted under the ■style of the C. Habich Bottling Company, was inaugurated in 1880 and is devoted exclusively to the bottling of C. Maus' celebrated brands ■of "Tafel" beer. The latest improved devices ■of bottling machinery and appliances are em- ployed, operated by a steam engine and boiler, and four assistants are engaged in the bottling and was born in 1841. He learned his trade at Camden, N. J., and came west in 1868, first locatmg at Richmond, Ind.,' where he remained for one year, and then came to Indianapolis, where he has since resided. The excellence and reliability with which work is executed by Mr. Grum justly entitles him to widespread and liberal public consideration. ST. CHARLES HOTEL, Illinois St., James Riley, Prop. Located in the center of the business por- f ?K° T^ '"'^' °" ^'""°'^ St., one door north ot the Bates House in convenient proximity to all points of interest, this desirable hostelry offers special inducements to its patrons. The at. Charles is a commodious four story brick structure 80x90 feet in dimensions and admir- ably arranged in every department for the purposes for which it is employed. On the hist floor are the offices, dining rooms, saloon, re aurant and kitchen, while the second and hlrt h "'■'' fi? '^^y°^"^ ^° sleeping apartments, here being fifty.five rooms in thi house. Thil npo nnT' '' ?"^"^'^ '° "^« P"bUc four year& ago and came into the possession of the pres- ,rfi»lT'"'T''- '" '^^"- ^hen it was renovated, Lnd h,/? , "^P'-?^«< i" every department m^ts nf th '"'"""^ communication with d IZ A l^"" "l^^' ^^'^^ thirty people are em- in ,8^-^.'f ^ """"'^ °^ ^■"^'''"'^ ^"d ^as bom L^- '■ '■\'=^"^^ to this coiintry in 1846, demlE/'-^Tv. "^°'^ City, and^as been st^nt V 1 ""'^^^ ^''°'"' iHisiness almost con- si^le L "i-^ ^^^ '""^- ^"^ ^"^'l 'he respon- sible position ot steward in the celebrated Bu'rn^tT Hi'°'''r^' ^''^'"'°''' M'*- ^"^ ^t '^ Burnett House, Cin., prior to locating h£re. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 497 A. W. MADDEN, Manager of Peters' Dash Company AND Columbus Buggy Company, No. 68 West Washington St. About ten years ago Messrs. George M. Peters, C. D. Firestone and O. G. Peters com- menced operations in a small wooden structure near High St. in Columbus, O., in the manu- facture of buggies, etc. From this modest beginning their trade has steadily grown to its present magnificent proportions, and their pro- ducts are to-day sold not only in every state of the American Union, but exported to fill or- ders to the Canadas, England, France, Ger- many, Switzerland, Russia, Australia, South America, the West Indias and Sandwich Islands, and even to China and Japan ; em- ployment being furnished to 600 operatives; To supply the demand for these popular bug- gies in this section a branch office and ware- house was established in Indianapolis March 25, 1882, at No. 68 West Washington St. under the control of Mr. A. W. Madden as manager, where a full line of buggies in the various styles manufactured by this company are con- stantl}' carried in stock. Mr. Madden is a native of Warren County, O., and was born April 27, 1850. He has been engaged as traveling salesman for different carriage houses for several years, and came to this city in March, 1882, at which time this branch house was established. He has general management of the company's interests in this state, era- ploying from ten to fifteen salesmen in various sections of the territory under his control. PETER GRAMLING & SON, Merchant Tailors and Clothiers, No. 35 East Washington St. This representative house had its inception in 1854, when it was founded under the firm name and style of J. & P. Gramling, then located at the corner of Meridian and Wash- ington Sts., on the site where the Blackford Block now stands, a room 18x60 feet in dimen- sions being used, and the transactions ot the firm did not exceed $4,000 per annum. In 1856 the firm removed to No. 41 East Wash- ington St., and in 1866 to the present location, No. 35 East Washington St., where the prem- ises occupied for business purposes are 16x150 feet in dimensions, and the average valuation of stock carried is not less than $40,000, and the annual sales range from $85,000 to $100,- 000. In February, 1879, Mr. John Gramling retired from the firm and the business was conducted bv Mr. Gramling alone up to Jan- uary 2, 1883," at which time the present firm name was adopted by the admission of his son, Mr. E. C. Gramling. This firm now carry at all titnes a desirable and extensive atock of the most reliable varieties of clothing for men, boys and youths and a large and comprehensive assortment of furnishing goods, underwear, etc. They also make a specialty of the merchant tailoring department, carry- ing the largest line of piece goods of any house in this state, guaranteeing the most per- fect fits and reliable workmanship^ Mr. Peter Gramling is a native of Ba,varia, German}',' and was born in 1S28. He came to this coun- try in 1840 with his parents, who first located at Cincinnati, and shortly afterward removed to Dearborn County, where they were engaged in agricultural pursuits. They subsequently located at Covington, Ky., and in 1854 Mr. Gramling left home and came to Indianapolis, engaging in business as above noted. For twenty-nine years he has been identified with the growth and prosperity of the city and with the advancement of its commercial in- terests and welfare. J. J. STACKS, Upholsterer and Furniture Dealer, Nos. 64 and 66 Indiana Ave. This house succeeds the firm of Leppert & Co., established in 1S80. The premises occu- pied are two rooms at Nos. 64 and 66 Indiana Ave., each 15x40 feet in dimensions, where he makes a specialty of manufacturing the cele- brated Bellows frame spring mattresses. He also manufactures to order all kinds of hair, husk, cotton, excelsior and spring mattresses, and devotes special attention to upholstery and repairing in all branches, guaranteeing perfect satisfaction and reliable workmanship at reasonable rates. His facilities are such that he will call for, repair and return spring mattresses the same day, and gives his per- sonal attention thereto. He carries constantly on hand a desirable line of new and second • hand furniture, in which he offers special inducements to purchasers. Mr. J. J. Stacks is a native of New York State, and was born in Scoharie County, June 22, 1825. He com- menced in 1840 when but a boy to learn the cabinet and upholstering tr^de, and has fol- lowed that business ever since. The success and general popularity of this establishment has been accomplished through the merits of good work at the lowest rates consistent with superior workmanship. H. A. STUMPF, Hot Air Furnaces, etc., 86 Indiana Ave. As a practical furnace setter Mr. H. A. Stumpf has probably no superior in this sec- tion of the Union, having devoted his exclu- sive attention to this business since 1867. In January, 1881, having secured the agency for Theo. fcruse's celebrated hot air furnaces, reg- isters, ventilators, etc., manufactured at Lafay- ette, Ind., he embarked in business on his own account. He has already secured a thriv- ing and lucrative trade which amounted to about $3,500 the first year, and which will reach double that amount the second year. He makes a specialty of the celebrated Peer- less wrought iron furnace in four sizes, set in brick, and of the Monarch cast iron furnace, both of which have received the most cordial commendation from those who have given 498 STATE OF INDIANA. them a trial. He also carries in stock a great variety of registers and ventilators of the most approved styles, and tinware of all descriptions of his own manufacture, making a specialty of dairymen's supplies, copper drainer boards and general job work. Mr. Stumpf is a native and lifelong resident of Indianapolis, and was born in 1848 on the site Of his present business ocation. He learned the tinner's trade, and has been employed at this and as furnace setter since 1867. MARCY'S BATES HOUSE JEWELRY STORE, Cor. Washington and Ilt inoks Sts. Among the representative establishments in this line in Indianapolis is that located at the corner of Washington and Illinois Sts., popu- larly known as Marcy's Bates House Jewelry Store, where in an elegantly arranged sales- room 20x50 feet in dimensions are displayed, a large assortment of fine imported and American watches, diamonds and precious stones, solid silver and plated ware, spectacles, eye glasses, clocks and the innu- merable styles of decorative jewelry for per- sonal adornment, bronzes, statuettes, medal- lions and articles of vertu. This is the oldest jewelry house in the state and makes a specialty of fine jewelry and diamonds. This house has the state agency for the celebrated Arundle Tinted Spectacles and Eve Glass, which has no equal in the world. This house was founded 25 years ago and opened by its present enterprising proprietor in 1S76, and a steadily increasing trade has been met with, aggregating not less than $75,000 annually, while the average valuation of'stock carried is about $25,000, reaching during the holiday season even a much larger sum. Four sales- men, one manufacturing jeweler, one watch- maker and one engraver are regularly em- ployed, a special feature of this extensive business being fine watch repairing and the manufacture of fine jewelry to order, diamond setting, etc. The trade of this model estab- lishment is derived from both city and coun- try, a large jobbing and wholesale trade being transacted. Mr. Marcy is a native of New York State and was born in Montgomery County, June 22, 1832. He has been for the greater portion of his life identified with the jewelry trade in this and other cities of the Union. He became a resident of Indianapolis in 1876. CITY TRANSFER COMPANY, W.J. Lehman Proprietor, No. 2-5 Cir- cle St. The office of the City Transfer Company is located at No. 23 Circle St. and is connected by telephone with all points in the city. Or- ders by wire or given in person for the transfer of baggage and parcels will receive prompt and careful attention. The business was established by Mr. Lehman in 1878 and the receipts for the past year have more than doubled the first year's transactions, an evi- dence of the estimation in which his enterprise is regarded by the public. Five neat and attractive light running spring wagons are in constant use, each in charge of a careful, com- petent and reliable driver, and all articles are handled with the greatest care. Mr. W. J. Lehman, the projector and proprietor of this admirably conducted company, is a native of Ohio and was born in 1822. He has resided in Indiana for the past ten years and been engaged in his present successful enterprise for more than four years. His office is open fron 6 a. m. to g p. M., where parties requiring his services will receive prompt attention. B. T. WAIT, Galvanized Iron Cornices, etc., No. 35 Soltth Alabama St. This enterprise was originally inaugurated by Mr. Wait in 1873 on Market St., between Pennsylvania and Delaware Sts., and after one year removed to North Illinois St., in the Y. M. C. A. building in rear of No. 35. Mr. Wait subsequently disposed of his interest in the business to Messrs. Johnson & Brothers, by whom he was employed for two years, when in 1S79 he re established himself in bus- iness at his present location, where he occu- pies for sales and manulacturing purposes two flqors, with additional buildings in the rear, 25 X150 feet in dimensions, employing seven skilled and experienced workmen and trans- acting an annual business of more than $12,- 000, extending to various sections of this and adjoining states. Mr. Wait manufactures to order all varieties of galvanized iron cornices, window and door trimmings, finals, patent ventilator. sky lights, improved ven- tilators and all descriptions of work pertaining to this line. He also makes a spe- cialty of slate and tin roof- ing, spouting, guttering, etc. and general job work in tin, copper and sheet iron. He is special agent in this city for Austin, Obdyke & Co.'s patent expanding con- ductor pipe, and gives prompt and careful atten- tion to all orders either in or out of the city, guaranteeing perfect satisfaction in all in- stances. Mr. Wait is a native of Dayton, O., and was born in 1841. He IS a practical worker in metals, and learned his trade at Dayton and Philadelphia. He returned to Dayton, and subsequently removed to Salem, O., where he took charge ol a shop. In 1864 he enlisted in the igSth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and served in the Army of the Potomac. He was wounded in ' a March, 1865, and after remaining in the armv hospital until May 23, 1865, he was honorably discharged. He came here in 1873. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 499 W. P. RANSFORD, State Agent Continental Life In- surance Co., 37 W. Washington St. There is probably no insurance company transacting business which is conducted upon a safer or more conservative basis than the "Continental Life Insurance Company," of Hartford, Conn., now in the 19th year of a prosperous and successful career, as is shown by their last annual statement, from which we glean the facts that on January i, 1882, their total assets were $2,734,417.49 and their sur- plus above all liabilities $504,337.06. This com- pany has been represented in Indianapolis since 1S66 and since 1870 by W. P. Ransfordas Gen- eral State Agent, with offices and headquarters at No. 37 West Washington St. Mr. Ransford has the general management of the aifairs of this company for the state and has 25 sub- agents in different sections of the territory, who report to him direct, and employs two assistants in his city office. Mr. Ransford is a native of New York State and was born in 1821. He came to this state more than a quarter of a century ago, and although not continuously a resident, has been for many years prominently identifid with the insurance interests of the West. W. N. WOLFE, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Nos. 275, 277 and 279 Massachusetts Ave. Occupying a prominent position in this special arena of trade Mr. W. N. Wolfe, whose wholesale and retail establishment is located at Nos. 275, 277 and 279 Massachusetts Ave., with a frontage of sixty feet on this business thoroughfare and a depth of fifty- four feet, where is carried an assortment of the choicest grades of staple and fancy gro- ceries, teas, coffees, sugars, spices, fruits, vege- tables, produce, provisions, flour, feed, cigars,, tobacco, etc. This house has telephonic com- munications with all points in the city. Four salesmen and assistants are employed, and three delivery wagons are kept busy. Mr. Wolfe established his present successfal busi- mess in 1878, purchasing the stock, stand and good will of Mr. Ed. Kettenbaugh, commenc- ing business on a capital of $600. He now carries a stock of not less than $4,000 in value and transacted during the past year a business of about $30,000, while the indications for the present year point to an increase of fully fifty per cent, above that amount. Mr. Wolfe is a native of this state, and was born in Hancock County in 1S44. When twenty-two years of age he came to Indianapolis and secured a position as clerk in the grocery house of Chas. Snyder & Co., in which establishment he pur- chased a half interest in 1870, remaining as a partner until 1873, when he became sole pro- prietor. Afterward Alonzo Tyner was ad- mitted to an interest in the business, and after four years was succeeded by Mr. C. E. White- .set. This partnership continued for two years, when Mr. W. disposed of his interest to Mr. Heeton. After one year this latter firm sold out and Mr. Wolfe returned to his farm near this city, returning to Indianapolis in 1878 to engage in the business which now occupies his attention. GOEPPER & MANNFELD, Clothiers and Merchant Tailors, No. 17 East Washington St. This establishment dates its inception from 1850, when the business was inaugurated on the site where the Harrison Bank now stands. In 1853 the present location was secured, where the premises occupied are 18x100 feet in dimensions, and this ample space is filled with an admirably selected assortment of the best grades of fine ready made clothing of the most reliable material, thorough workmanship and fashionable style, selected with an express view to the requirements of their large city and country trade. They also carry large anH seasonable lines of the best foreign and Amer- ican piece goods, manufacturing suits and garments to order in the latest styles. They employ from eighteen to twenty skilled and experienced assistants in the working depart- ment. The average- valuation of their stock reaches fully $23,000, and their annual trans- actions will exceed $60,000. Mr. Fred Goep- per was a native of Germany, and was born at Baden in 1S26. He came to the United States in 1S49, locating in this city, where he re- mained in business up to the time of his death, August 9, 1882. Mr. George Mannfeld was born in Saxony, Germany,;in 1832. He re- sided for a short time in Cincinnati, but removed to this city in the autumn of the same year, where he lias since resided. He is a practical tailor, having learned the trade in the old country and followed it in this unlil becoming a member of the present firm in 1863, continuing the business alone since the death of his partner as above noted. S. D. CRANE, Jeweler and Optician, 90 East Wash- ington St. As an optician of long experience and un- questionable ability, we may conscientiously commend Mr. S. D. Crane, of No. 90 East Washington St., who has for many years made a specialty and a study of this science and who has in stfock at all times a fine line of the best makes of spectacles and eye glasses in steel, rubber, celluloid, gold and silver frames, and who possesses the knowledge re- quisite to perfectly fit any case of defective eyesight, from whatever cause produced. Mr. Crane also carries at his establishment a choice assortment of the best American and foreign watches and clocks, fine jewelry, sil- ver and plated ware and all articles pertaining to this department of trade. The present business was established In 1873 by Mr. Crane, who is a native and lifelong resident of Indi- ana and was born October 17, 1851. He is a practical watchmaker and jeweler as well as 500 STATE OF INDIANA. optician, and makes a specialty of fine watch repairing and all work pertaining to this branch of industrial enterprise. D. E. STONE, Fancy Cabinet Work, at Terminus Massachusetts Ave. A great variety of elegant articles of utility and ornamentation are manufactured at the extensive works of D. E. Stone, at the termi- nus of Massachusetts Ave., especially noticea- ble among which are solid black walnut work boxes, fancy veneered top, solid, walnut and quarter sawed oak desks, walnut buildnig blocks and puzzles for children, walnut school companions, ladies' sewing cabinets, fancy tables and fluted stands in arabesque, bible, card and flower stands in a great variety of artistic and ornate designs and a large assort- ment of plain and fancy articles pertaining to this special department of industrial enter- prise. These articles are manufactured ex- clusively from his own designs and patterns, imitating no other company in this line. They also make a specialty of manufacturing tele- phonic supplies in this line, filling large con- tracts for the well known Mcintosh Galvanic and Faradic Battery Company, of 192 and 194 Jackson St., Chicago. This enterprise was inaugurated in this city in 1878 by the firm of Adams & Stone, the former withdrawing in the following year, since which time Mr. Stone has continued the business on his own ac- count. He has now a capital of about $15,000 invested in the business and his annual trans- actions now exceed $8o,oco, with a trade ex- tending not only to all sections of the United States but even to foreign countries, the uni- form beauty and excellence of his products ensuring a constant demand from the sea- board cities and the markets of the old world. The premise's occupied at the terminus of Massachusetts Ave comprise a main building four stories in height and 40x80 feet in dimen- sions, equipped with special machinery for the manufacture of fine cabinet work, propelled by one 60 horse power engine and boiler. An average force of 75 experienced artisans are employed in this department, necessitating a weekly expenditure for the item of labor alone of more than $600. Another building, three stories in height and 30x60 feet in dimensions, is used for the finishing and packing depart- ment and a brick building 40x60 feet in size, containing five rooms, is occupied for the oflfice and for the display of samples of the work turned out. In the rear of the office is a spacious frame warehouse 40x60 feet in size, used for storage purposes. The average valu- ation of stock carried in finished work and seasoned stock and material is not less than $30,000. Mr. Stone is a native of the state of Vermont and was born in Washington in 1837. Coming to Indianapolis in 1870 he at once embarked in the lumber business where Hel- wig's factory now stands, where he remained until 1872, when he formed a co-partnership with J. Osgood that lasted until 1S74, when he embarked in the walnut lumber trade, in which he was prominently interested previous to the co-partnership with Mr. Adams, as above noted, from which commencement has grown the prosperous business which he now con- ducts and which may be justly regarded as one of the most important vitalizing industrial) enterprises of the Capital city. HENRY FROMMKYER, China, Glass and Queensware, 24 South Meridian St. The extensive wholesale and retail china house of Mr Henry Fromraeyer, located at 24 South Meridian St , was established by its pres- ent proprietor in 1872, and the premises occu- pied consist of the spacious three stoi-y_ brick structure, 20x67 feet in size, upon this impor- tant thoroughfare, where is constantly carried in stock a general assortment of the finer as well as common varieties of china, glass and queensware, table cutlery, plated ware, Ohio stoneware, lamps, chimnies and ' trimming* and house furnishing goods, etc., in great variety. Mr. Frommeyer, who is one of the pioneers of our thriving municipality, is ai native of Hanover, Germany, and was born ira 1828. He came to the United States in 1849 and has been a resident of Indianapolis for more than 30 years, locating here when the site of the present Union Depot was a corn- field. Mr. Frommeyer landed in the United States with but 25 "cents in his pocket and worked for several years at $2.75 per week. From this small commencement by economy, industry and perseverence, he has attained his present position. BARNETT & ELLIOTT, Wholesale Shoe Manufacturers, No. 76^ South Meridian St. The firm of Barnett & Elliott was organized in 1882. The premises occupied, at No. 'j6% South Meridian St., comprise two floors, each 24x100 feet in dimensions, equipped with the latest improved designs of machinery required in the various departments of manufacturing, propelled by steam power and specially adapted for the production of ladies' and misses shoes. This is the only establishment of its class in the city and one of tlie most important in the state, as 75 operatives are now employed and indications point to a considerable increase in the not far distant future. An average stock of fully $75,000 in value is constantly carried and the demand for the products of this fac- tory, which now extends to all sections of the state, is rapidly increasing, as merchants from the interior are becoming better informed as to the inducements offered for patronizing home industries. Mr. D. W. Barrett and Mr. S. D. Elliott are the individual membersof the firm. Mr. Elliott has had many years prac- tical experience as a manufacturer in Cincin- nati and at other points and is thoroughly conversant with all branches of the busiiie»8 even to its minor details. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 501 BARZ. GREENWOOD & DAUGHTER, ■ Steamed Elm Head Linings, 317 10327 Massachusetts Ave. The specialty manufactured by this repre- sentative firm, viz.: steamed elm head linings, are narrow and very thin strips of wood cut any desired length from seven to twenty-four inches, used in the linings of barrel heads for iflour, salt, cement and other similar articles. This is the only factory and business house in the United States devoted exclusively to the production of these articles, and the demand for them comes from all sectionsof the Union, the iirni supplying all the flouring mills in this •city, the great mills of Minneapolis, St. Louis and other flour producing cities. This pecu- liar enterprise was inaugurated in this city by Mr. Greenwood in 1S76 and at its inception the farmers allowed him to clear their lands from the swamp elms free of charge, but of Sate years he has been compelled to purchase all the elm he uses, as it is the only kind of ■wood used in the manufacture of these linings. These strips are neatly packed in bundles of 500 each, and the annual production reaches about 50,000,000. The machinery is simple in •construction and is mainly attended by a force of eight or ten boys, under the immediate supervision of Mr. Greenwood, the motive j)ower being supplied from the Capital City Planing Mills. These works have a produc- tive capacity of 600,000 strips daily. He is ably assisted by his daughter, IVfiss Annie Greenwood, as partner in the business. Upon her devolves the general inanagement of the oflnce and clerical department. F. O. WADSWORTH, Real Estate and Fire Insurance, 32 Circle St. The most essential qualifications for the suc- cessful prosecution of the real estate business, in addition to a thorough knowledge of values, is, a keen discrimination and a strict regard for truth, probity and honor in all transactions, since upon the representations of the agent large investments are frequently made, involv- ing large sums of money. These and other requisite qualifications are ' possessed in an eminent degree by Mr. F. O. Wadsworth, the well known real estate and insurance agent of this city. He controls not only a large num- ber of valuable and desirable city lots and improved property, embracing business and residence property, but has also constantly for sale or exchange irnproved and wild lands in all sections of the great and growing West. The advantages possessed by him, his extend- ed acquaintance and long experience enables him to carefully guard the interests of his patrons, either buyers or sellers, and his ad- vice and counsel is essential to those desirous of making safe and profitable investments. Mr. Wadsworth also represents some of the most reliable and responsible fire insurance companies in the Union and is prepared to write policies at the most reasonable rates con- sistent with placing risks in first class com- panies. He was born in Portage County, O., in 1846. His first mercantile venture was in the dry goods business at Windham, O., where he remained for five years, when he com- menced the study of law at Ravenna, Portage County, O., and afterward removed to Indi- anapolis and engaged in the real estate busi- ness. McKINNEY & CO., Agricultural Implements, 78 East Washington St. The house of McKinney & Co. in 1882 suc- ceeded Mr. W. K.Sproul in the business which was originally established a quarter of a c,entury ago by Mr. George Stiltz, and which under its diiferent changes of management has steadily maintained a leading rank among its contemporaries. Messrs. McKinney & Co. occupy for the storage and display of their immense stock three entire floors, each 25x200 feet in dimensions, affording ample space for the expeditious transaction of business in the different departments. They carry at all times full lines of the latest improved varieties of agricultural implements, tools and machinery, from the most elaborate styles of reapers, mowers, etc., to the ordinary hand imple- inents of every day use in farm or garden, and all kinds of field and garden seeds. They are also special agents for all first class ma- chinery in this branch of industry, which they are enabled to furnish at regular factory prices and upon the most liberal and advantageous terms. Two salesmen and assistants are regu- larly employed. Mr. McKinney, who is a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1828, but has resided in Indiana for the past 45 years. WEDDELL HOUSE, Major A. W. Hanson, Prop., 107 South Illinois St. ^^T^^-^^^T-wy JLIIMMM s II I lijil Jl i 9 9 MMIMMIML In the convenience of its location and the perfection of its appointments, the Weddell House will compare favorably with any of its contemporaries. Situated one square north of the Union Depot, on the corner of Georgia and South Illinois Sts., with street cars pass- ing its doors, giving access to all parts of the city, it has no superior in its accessibility and convenience in these particulars. The build- ing is a handsome brick' structure 70x100 feet in dimensions. It contains upwards of 50 502 STATE OF INDIANA. rooms for guests, which are richly furnished, both singly and en suite. Important improve- ments have recently been introduced by the opening of a thoroughly equipped restaurant and dining hall for ladies and gentlemen, with general office upon the first floor. The dining room has a seating capacity of lOO guests, and an ample corps of assistants insures attention to the wants of guests. In its culinary ar- rangements the Weddell House cannot be surpassed by any similar house here, and for the past six years this house has occupied a conspicuous place among the leading hotels of the city. Mr. A. W. Hanson, to whose thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the requirements of a first class hotel is due its present efficiency, is a gentleman with wide and extended experience in this branch of busi- ness. His early education and business train- ing was attained in Cincinnati, Chicago and Cleveland. It is but just to say that few men enjoy a more wide and favorable reputation among the traveling public than Major Han- son. J. N. MORLAN, Furniture, 179 West Washington St. Prominent among the furniture establish- ments of Indianapolis is that of Mr. J. N. Morlan^ popularly known as "the Fat Furni- ture Man," whose salesroom at No. 179 West Washington St., with a floor space of 20x100 feet, is devoted to the display of a fine assort- ment of household furniture, consisting of all the common grades of parlor, dining room, kitchen and chamber sets, sofas, mattresses, folding lounges, tables, chairs, etc., from the leading factories of the Union and of his own manulacture. This enterprise was inaugurated by Mr. Morlan in 1881, although he had for five years previously been identified with this branch of trade in Indianapolis, where he has an extended business acquaintance. Mr. Mor- lan is a native of Tennessee and was born in 1830. He has resided in Indiana for the past fifty years, having come to this state when but a child. He is a thoroughly practical cabinet maker conversant with all the details of the business. MICHAEL O'NEILL, Merchant Tailor, 26 South Illinois St. This gentleman commenced business on his own account at his present location in 1874. His salesroom, located between Mar^'land and Washington Sts., is conveniently arranged, 20x60 feet in dimensions, and stocked with a carefully selected assortment of foreign and American piece goods, embracing fashionable and seasonable fabrics for gentlemen's wear, which he is prepared to make up in the most artistic and fashionable styles at the very low- est prices consistent with good goods and first class workmanship, his prices for fine dress and business suits ranging from $25 to $50. Eight hands are regularly employed and dur- ing certain seasons of the year a much larger number. Mr. O'Neill is a native of Ireland and was born in 1S18. He removed to Lon- don, England, in 1835 and learned his trade in that city, where he was employed as a jour- neyman until 1840 when he came to the Uni- ted States. He has resided in Indianapolis since 1846 and has been uninterruptedly en- gaged in this special department of trade for forty-seven years. He is one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens. J. G. LIGHTFORD, Consulting and Consturcting En- gineer, Room 8 Vajin's Exchange Block, 68 North Pennsylvania St. Mr. J. G. Lightford was formerly general superintendent of the machine works of Sin- ker & Co. for nine years, and after the firm was reorganized as Sinker, Davis & Co., Mr. Lightford held with them for four years the position of designer and draughtsman, aband- oning it to open his present office in May, 1882. He has followed his profession dili- gently and studiously all his life, having learned it in England, where he was born in 1822 and where for a number of years he was engaged in teaching mechanical drawing. He has recently established a class here and is meeting with deserved success. He gives, instructions' in mechanical and isometrical perspective drawing and mathematics, as ap- plied to mechanical calculations. He has the happy faculty of being able to interest the dullest pupil in these studies, and that once accomplished, rapid progress in learning is assured. Mr. Lightford has for thirty-two years been a resident of the United States, a large proportion of that time having been' spent in this city. He is a gentleman of fine culture and thorough master of his professson, standing in the front rank of mechanical en- gineets. BUTLER & DOHERTY, Cigars and Tobacco, No. 60 South Illinois St. The wholesale and retail cigar and tobacco house of Messrs. Butler & Doherty was orig- inally established in 1S76 by Mr. Ed. L. Pal- mer, who was succeeded in 1881 by the present proprietors. The salesroom occupied by this firm at No. 60 South Illinois St. is 20x40 feet in dimensions, and had been, used for twenty years previously as a catholic book store. They carry in stock a full and complete line of imported and American cigars, includ- ing many choice brands and varieties manu- factured for their special trade, especially noticeable among which are the "Henry Clay'*' and the popular "B D." brand, the latter being a choice ten cent cigar bearing the monogram of the firm. Their stock also comprises a fine assortment of manufactured tobacco for both smokers' and chewers' use and smokers' arti- cles generally. Their trade, which is derived from both city and country, amounts to about CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 503 $30,000 per annum and is steadily increasing and extending to the most remote sections of the state. The individual members of the firm are D. K. Butler, Jr., and James Doherty, gentlemen of experience in this special branch of business. A. J. GERSTNER, Fashionable Merchant Tailor, No. 171 East Washington St. Mr. Gerstner commenced businCKS in this city in i860 at the corner of New Jersey and Washington Sts., as a member of the firm of Gerstner & Rogge. After several removals the partnership was dissolved and Mr. Gerst- ner opened on his own account at No. 173 East Washington St., removing to his present commodious quarters in 1870, where a sales- room 20x80 feet in dimensions is stocked with an admirably selected assortment of sea- sonable and fashionable fabrics for gentle- men's wear, the products of both foreign and American looms, together with a full line of gentlemen's furnishing goods, underwear, etc. The average valuation of stock carried reaches about $7,000, and his annual transactions will exceed $15,000. Mr. Gerstner employs only the most experienced and thorough workmen, the average force numbering ten or twelve, and all garments are subject to a rigid per.oonal inspection before they are allowed to leave the premises, perfect satisfaction being guaranteed in all instances. Mr. Gerstner is a native of Bavaria, Germany, and was born in 1830. He learned his trade in the fatherland and came to America in 1849, lamding at New York City, and first locating at Dayton, Ohio, where he remained until 1856 and was em- ployed at his trade. He lost a large sum of money by the failure of the Joal Shoap Bank, but by his own energy and industry attained the position which he now enjoys as one of the representative merchants and business men of the Capital City, where he has re- sided since 1856. A. H. FRANK, Cigars and Tobacco, No. iSo South Illinois St. This factory (No. iro) was established in 1876 and has been under its present able man- agement for the pastfive years. Commencing business upon a comparatively moderate scale, by honorable methods and practical experience the business has grown from year to year. In 1880 his products were 152,800 cigars, while in 18S1 the number manufactured was 236,550, which will undoubtedly be considerably in- creased during the current year. The prem- ises occupied for sales and manufacturing purposes are 15x50 feet in dimensions, where seven experienced cigar makers are employed and a stock of the choicest brands of Havana and American leaf cigars is constantly carried together with the favorite varieties of manu- factured tobacco and smokers' articles gen- erally. The favorite brands of cigars manu- factured are the "A.H.F ," "Frank's Best" and "King Charles" while a number of other brands are made for his wholesale trade. Mr. Frank is a native of Indiana and was born in 1835. He has resided in this city nine years and is a practical cigar maker. DARROW BROS., Decorativk Job Printers, 33 West Market St. This firm commenced operations in 1876, while its members were as yet mere boys of 16 and 13 years of age, on a capital of only $50, at 545 N. Illinois St. The elegant and artistic work produced by them early attracted attention, and the energy with which they pushed their business soon compelled them to seek more commodious and eligible accommo- dations, and in iS8o they removed to No. 28^ South Illinois St., and in 1882 to their present quarters. No. 33 West Market St., where they occupy a rooi'h 12x60 feet in dimensions, con- taining an admirably selected assortment of plain and ornamental type ol the latest designs and styles, and three presses, one cutting ma- chine and all the requisite furniture and appliances of a well regulated job office, and having introduced steam power, they have unequalled facilities for the execution of all kinds ot plain and ornamental commercial printing and cards, programmes, invitations, and fine work generally receives especial at- tention. The capital at present invested is $3,000, the past year having witnessed an in- crease of fully 100 per cent. Four assistants are regularly employed under the immediate personal supervii-ion of the members of the firm and an annual business of more than $5,000 is now transacted. Mr. P. C. Darrow is a native of Indianapolis and was born March 12, i860, and his brother, Mr. G. S. Darrow, was also born in this city, June 13, 1863. S. L. WARNER, Undertaker, 62 and 64 West Mary- land St. The undertaking establishment which has been conducted by Mr. Warner since 1880 is one of the oldest in the city, having: been originally established thirty years ago. The main office and furnishing rooms at 62 and 64 West Maryland St. have a frontage on that thoroughfare of eighty feet, where^ may con- stantly be found a large assortment of styles and prices in metalic burial cases and caskets, wooden and cloth covered caskets, coffins and undertakers' goods of every description. The premises occupied on Kentucky Ave. have a frontage of 90 feet, and one finely caparisoned ' adults' hearse and one appropriately orna- mented childs' hearse are provided by him for use at funerals. He has also facilities for em- balming bodies by an improved process and is prepared at all times to take charge of funer- als at the most reasonable rates and in the most satisfactory manner. A fine line of 604 STATE OF INDIANA. hacks and livery horses and carriages is also kept in connection with the undertaking de- partment of this house, where first class turn- outs may be secured for funerals, weddings or private parties. Mr. Warner is conversant ■with all the requirements of this special branch of business, and under his judicious and careful management the annual transac- tions now closely approximate $20,000. LOUIS MANHEIMER, Wholesale Dealer in Watches and Clocks, Jewelry, Watch Maker a Dela- ware Sts. This is the leading house in Indianapolis making a specialty of this line, whose office, studio, works and yards are located as above, where a ground space of 50x100 feet is occu- pied, upon which is erected a building 34x39 feet, used for office purposes and for the dis- play of their elegant specimens of monumen- tal sculpture, representing rew and popular designs of completed work, as well as work subj ct to completion, according to request or desire of purchasers. This business was originally established by the present firm in 1875 and was then located at No. 74 North Delaware St. It was subsequently removed to No. 93 on tlie same thoroughfare and to its present location in 1S79, where the mostample facilities are enjoytd for the L-xecution of all work pertaining 10 this line — the manufacture of the most elegant and artistic styles of granite and marole monuments, head" stones and all varieties of plain or ornamental devices for cemetary adornment. They also make a «pecialty of getting out all kinds of stone for building purposes and are prepared to furnish estimates or make contracts for the prompt execution of this special description of work upon the most reasonable terms. From 15 to 75 experienced workmen, according to the sea- son or the exigencies [of the trade, are cm- ployed in the different departinents, and all work turned out is guaranteed to be thorough, 'workmanlike' and reliable, according to stipu- lation. In monumental work this (irm has originated many striking and beautiful designs, and many of the most elaborate specimens of monumental sculpture to be found in our principal cemeteries have been designed and manufactured here. Among others we may especially mention the monuments to Mr. John B. Dillon, the historian, David Kreglo and Dr. Jones, in "Crown Hill" Cemetery, that of Dr. Long, at New Marysville, the Os- born Monument, at Greencastle, Hume's, of Rush County., .Miller's,of Decatur County, ■Cox, of.Lebanon, Houghton, of Dunreath, and many others of lesser magnitude in the various cemeteries of the state. As an indication of the growth of the business of this house since ■its inception, it may be noted that while the first year's business did not exceed $7,000, the annual transactions at the present time will closely approximate $70,000. Four teams are regularly employed for busines purposes, in addition to which the firm is also frequently compelled to employ transportation from out- side pai-ties. To facilitate the operations of this extensive business, two separate finns have been organized, Mr. Cowie being at the "head of each and the firm name and style re- maining the same. In the monumental department the individual members of the firm are J. R. Cowie and William Downie, and in the building and cut stone department the partners are J. R. Cowie and William Petrie, and in iron and combination bridge building, J. R. Cowie and Henry C. Adams. Mr. J. R. Cowie is a native of Scotland and was born at Aberdeen in 1852. He learned the trade of stone and marble cutter in his native land and came to America in 1873, landing at New York. He first located at Hamilton, O., and worked at his trade for about two years, re- moving to Indianapolis in 1875, at which time he laid the foundation of the successful busi- ness in which he is now so extensively inter- ested. In the latter part of Deceinber, 1882, he made a visit to his native country, spending some months visiting his old home and various prominent cities of the old world, giving hitn the opportunity of inspecting the finest archi- tectural designs in monumental art known to the old masters, adding to his ability to pre- sent to the public the most popular and desira- ble designs in this department. Mr. William Downie, also a native of Scotland, was born in Edinboro in 1S37. He came to the United States fully a quarter of a century ago and learned his trade in this country. He is re- garded as one of the most artistic designers and skilllful and thorough workmen in this department of industrial art in the West. Mr. William Petrie, Mr. Cowie's partner in the building line, is also of Scotch nativity and was born at Forfarshire in 1S40. He learned his trade in the city of Edinboro and came to America in 1S67, landing at New York, and proceeded direct to Hamilton, O., where he was employed for two years. He came to this city in 1S69 and worked for other parties until the formation of the present partnership in 18S1. Among the leading operators in Mouu- mental operations, as well as contracting for building stone and inarble, this article must suggest to those interested further inquiry and most favorable consideration. MERCHANTS' DESPATCH TRANS- PORTATION COMPANY, C. C. Pierce, Agent; 22 South Penn- sylvania St. This old a thoroughly reliable fast freight line was established originally in 18^1;, and the company reorganized with increased facilities in 1871, under O. B. Skinner, General Mana- ger; Mr. W. Geagen, General Eastern Aeent, at No. 335 Broadway, New York; George B. Sherman, Western Agent, Chicago, 111. The General Manager since 1S81 is Mr. John C. Noyes, Broadway, N. Y., and M. C. C. Pierce is the agent of its Indianapolis office, at No. 22 South Pennsylvania St. The company offers to the shippers of merchandise the shortest, most direct and cheapest routes between all points from the East to the West and South in cars owned by the company, guaranteeing safe and prompt delivery. The Indianapolis agency was originally established in iSiJS, Mr. Pierce taking the position in 1872, since which time CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 511 the business of the company has increased very largely at all shipping stations. Mr. Pierce is a native of New York State and was born in Erie Counfy in 1832. He, early in life, became associated with railroad enter- prises as contractor and builder, and with the exception of a brief period has been in the rail- road business ever since. He entered the ser- vice of the Merchants' Despatch Company at Buffalo, N. Y., in 1863, and has occupied numerous responsible positions with thiscom- panv at other points previous to his removal to this city to accept the agency and manage- ment of their interests here in 1872. His office is connected by telephone with all parts of the city and tnerchanfs and shippers will be furnished with full information and lowest rates to or from any point reached by this company upon application to Mr. Pierce, at No. 22 "South Penn,sylvania St. This com- pany also estahlislied a dairy line in 1S79 for thetransportaMun of all perishable articles, such as dairy products, fresh beef, etc., insur- ing at reasonable rates prompt and safe de- livery in refrigerator cars. B. HOWARD SMITH, Bakery, Cor. East and New York STRtETS. Among the leading establishments of In- dianapolis making a specialty of the manufac- ture of line family bread, rolls, cakes, etc., for the trade, is that conducted by Mr. B. HoWard Smith and located at the corner of East and New York Sts. This house vjfas established in March, 18S1, by its present enterprising proprietor, and from a comparatively small beginning has established a prosperous trade, to supply which from 40 to 60 barrels of ilour are required per week in the manufacturing department, and two wagons are in constant use delivering bread, etc., to dealers in diii'er- ent sections of the city, while a large local retail trade is transacted from the store at the above location. The salesroom is handsomely furnished and is iSx20 feet in dimensions, with telephonic cominunication to all parts of the city, while the manufacturing department in the rear is supplied with the most approved appliances and is a model of neatness and completeness in its exterior and interior ar- rangements. In addition to manufactin'ing the best varieties of bread, rolls, cakes, pies, etc., for regular trade, Mr. Smith makes a specialty of the finer varieties of ornamental cakes, pyramids, etc, for weddings, festivals, parties or families to order. His annual sales at the present time range from $25,000 to $30,- 000, and are steadily increasing, Mr. Smith is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana and was born at Vienna in 1S48. He resided on a farm until 1873, when became to this city and first engaged in the grocery business on Fort Wayne Ave.; afterward in the commission business on Illinois St. as a member of the firm of Phillips & Smith. He was subse- quently employed as a clerk in the grocery business and as driver ot a wagon for Mr. Brice for about six years prior to embarking in his present business, in which by his enter- prise, application and energy he has attained a prominent rank among his contemporaries and is justly entitled to the liberal notice here accorded among the representative busi- ness operations of this city and state. CUTLER & SAVIDGE LUMBER CO., Manufacturers op and Whole.sale Dealers in Lumber, Timber, Lath, Pickets, Mouldings, Doors, Sash and Blinds etc.; Office and Yards, 151 TO 161 South East St. The comprehensive facilities enjoyed and the immense stock carried by our leading lumber dealers, have yearly given a wider and greater significance to this central inland city as a base of supply to dealers in various sec- tions of this and adjoining states. Among those leading establishments whose operations have in a marked degree encouraged this re- sult is that widely known and enterprising company whose name forms the subject of this article. The Cutler & Savidge Lumber Company, whose main office is at Spring Lake, Mich., and whose comprehensive facili- ties embrace the best sources of supply and manufacture, established their branch office and depot of supply in this city in 1S76, with yards located at the corner of South and Ala- bama Sts., where "after three years theii- grow- ing trade necessitated a removal to a locality where more space for storage was atfoi"ded. In January, 18S2, the present grounds were secured and the office and business transferred to the plant now occupied, where the ground space embraces 135x600 feet and where they carry in stock about 1,200,000 feet of lumber, besides associated building and other material, and handle in the aggregate 10,000,000 feet of lumber annually. This house owns and con- trols extensive mills and yards at Spring Lake, Mich., the headquarters of the house, and a branch at Michigan City, Ind., and is repre- sented by energetic authorized agents who travel through all sections of the country from New Yoik City in the East to Kansas in the West. The business was originally established at Spring Lake, Mich., over thirty years ago by Messrs. Cutler & Savidge, since which time the present company was organ- ized and duly incorporated. As manufacturers and dealers this company ranks among the largest in the country and controls three large saw mills and a planing mill at Spring Lake, Mich., with a capacity of 300,000 feet of lum- ber per day. It also owns in connection ma- chine shops, carpenter shops, dry kilns, and schooners employed on the lakes for shipping its products. The house in this city is under the immediate supervision of Mr. H. L. Ben- nett and its trade is chiefly confined to Marion and adjoining counties. Mr. Bennett is a na- tive of Livingston County, N. Y., where he was born in 1850. He came west to Michigan when quite young, and has been actively en- 512 STATE OF INDIANA. gaeed in the lumber trade since boyhood. In 1S77 he came to this city, and to his thorough knowledge of the business with which he has been so long associated is due to a great ex- tent the success and increasing trade of this branch. The main house gives employment to an average force of 400 hands in the various departments while the branch in this city em- ploys about fifteen to eighteen. The office here enjoys telephonic communications with all parts of the city and the yards are connected by private switch with the" C. I. & St. L. C. R, R. and thereby with all lines centering in this important railroad metropolis. The officers of the Cutler & Savidge Lumber Company at present are D. Cutler, President; James A. Wilson, Treasurer, and H. F. Harbeck, Sec- retary. UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF CINCINNATI, O. J. S. Lambert, General Agent for Indiana, No. 10 Vance Block; A. M. BusHNELL, Manager of Loan Depart- ment. Of the forty-three principal American life insurance companies, the Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati, O., stands confessedly the first in economy of manage- ment and careful selection of risks and pre- sents numerous points of excellence, among which may be especially rnentioned prompt payment of losses without litigation, policies non-forfeitable and absolutely incontestable; low rates of expenditures ; interest receipts ex- ceed death claims; rates of mortality lo.wer than any other company ot its size or larger in the world, and with assets amounting to $2,000,000. This company, under the laws of the state of Ohio, is compelled to hold a re- serve for the protection of policy holders of four and one-half per cent. — the highest stand- ard known in the Union. Associated with this office is a loan department in charge of A. M. Bushnell, Esq., as manager of this depart- ment in this city, which favors commercial and agricultural interests and through which department in the main office and its branches this company ha* loaned more money to real estate owners than anj- two companies in the United States. It issues endowment policies at life rates, and the results have shown this plan to be the best ever adopted, the stock- holders by the laws of Ohio being liable for double the amount of their stock. This com- pany was organized at Cicninnati, O., in 1867, and has at the present time branch offices in all sections of the Union. The Irfdianapolis branch was established about fifteen years ago and in 1882 Mr. J. S. Lambert assumed the management, since which time the business has largely increased. Mr. Lambert is a na- tive of Ireland, but came to this country when quite young. After spending some years at Philadelphia he became associated with the boot and shoe trade, in which he was subse- quently engaged at different periods both in Philadelphia and New York. He first became identified with the present business in connect tion with the present company at Cincinnati^ O., in 1879, and through his energy and effi- ciency has been accorded his present position, as manager of this company for this statd Since holding his present position he has had numerous offers from other companies, but prefers working for the Union Central, be^ cause the advantages guaranteed to policy holders are such that he would not relinquish his position for the same position in any other company in the Union. SHERMAN HOUSE, Nos. 20 AND 22 Louisiana St., Opposite Depot; W. M. Hawkins, Jr., Prop'r. The Sherman House has been under the management of Mr. Hawkins since 1876, andl during that time has reached a point of perfec- tion which makes it second to few in the city. It is pleasantly and centrally located in close- proximity to the business center and leading places of amusement and points of interest. The building is a four story, brick structure ot modern architectural design with a frontage of 75 feet and a depth of 100 feet, and its interior arrangements are well adapted to the purposes, for which it is devoted. It is a favorite stop- ping place for the traveling public and alt others who appreciate the advantages of com- fortably furnished rooms, unexceptionable tar ble and polite attendance. In front is the- office, a spacious room 25x40 feet in dimen- sions; in rear of this is the reading room, 1^35 25 feel in size; close behind this is the toilet room, while in rear of all is, the pantry and store rooms. On the west side fronting th© street is the dining room, 30x60, feet, with a seating capacity of one hundred. In the rear of this is the kitchen, whije a, large hallway runs the entire length of the building on the first floor, dividing the diiierent rooms. On the second floor is the parlor and receptioa rooms, and in the basement there is a bar 25X 50 feet in dimensions. Under no circum- stances are intoxicated or disorderly persons admitted to the bar or any othen portion of th& house. The house has also telephonic com- munications with all parts of the city. There are one hundred sleeping apartments in the house and every atte-ntion is paid to the com- fort, convenience and well being of regular oih transient guests by Mr. Hawkins and a corps of thirty polite and competent assistants in the various departments. Mr. Miawkins is a na- tive of Harrison Co,iinty, Ky., where he was, born in 1833, a"d was formerlv engaged in the drug business at Louisville, "Ky., for a period of two years. He i& a gentleman eminently qualified for a hotel piioprieton, having con- ducted hotels in Covington, Ky., and Terre Haute. His popularity has gained him the respect and esteem of the- traveling public that shows a steady inciiease of public patron- age since assuming the management of the Sherman Housev CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 513 INDIANAPOLIS MANUFACTURERS' AND CARPENTERS' UNION, Doors, Sash, Blinds, etc., 38, 40 and 42 South New Jersey St. The planing mills and door, sasii and blind factory at Nos. 38, 40 and 42 South New Jer- sey St., now operated by the Indianapolis Manufacturers' and Carpenters' Union, was originally established in 1864 by Mr. Warren Tate and conducted by him until 187:, when a joint stock company was organized under the above named title, with a cash capital of $75,- 000, and under the efficient management of its energetic and practical officers, who now con- trol the operations. Its trade has steadily in creased until at the present time the annual transactions of the company will average $125,000. The plant of this company, at the above designated location, covers an area of 71x195 feet, extending through to • Alabama St., upon which are erected numerous build ings, sheds and warehouses for manufacturing and storige purposes. The main building which is partly two and partlv three stories in height, is commodious and conveniently ar ranged and is one of the most thoroughly and perfectly equipped establishments of its kind in the Capital City. An average force of between 50 and 60 skilled operatives is regu- larly employed in the manufacture of doors sash, blinds, door and window frames, brack-' ets, mouldings, newels, balusters, etc. The company keeps constantly on hand at their yards all sizes and dimensions of frame lum- ber, boards, lath, shingles, etc., and flooring, siding, ceiling, rough and dressed pine, pop- lar and ash lumber. They also make a prom- inent specialty of working flooring, dressing lumber, sawing and turning to order and every description of wood working and job- bing pertaining to this branch of industry. Their Irade, which is directly with consumers and builders, is derived from both cit3' and country and will compare favorably with that of similar establishments in the slate. The officers of the company as at present organized are Val. Schaaf, President and Superintendent, and Fred. Schmid, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Schaaf is a native of Germany and was born in 1832. He came to the United States in 1851 and has resided in Indianapolis since that time. He is a practical carpenter and builder and was engaged in that business and as contractor prior to assuming the manage- ment and superintendency of this company, his previous extended experience rendering him peculiarly adapted for the responsible position which he has so ably and acceptably filled. Mr. Fred Schmid is also a native of Germany and was born in 1828. He came to the United States in 1849, landing at New York. Previous to leaving the "Fatherland" he was engaged in mercantile pursuits, and after arriving in this country he engaged in agricultural pursuits for one or two years and became a i-esident of Indianapolis in 1852, where he was engaged in the retail grocery trade until 1871, since which time he has been actively interested in thfe present enterprise, much of the success of which is due to his executive and administrative ability in the management of its financial affairs. The pol- icy of the Indianapolis Manufacturers' and Carpenters' Union since its inception has been progressive, enterprising and lihei-al, and while its operations have been eminently satistac- tory to its projectors and stockholders, it has also met with the most cordial co-operation and support of builders and consumers and become one of the most important vitalizing industrial establishments of the' Capital City. Mr. James McClaren, the foreman, is a native of Scotland but came to America when quite young. He first settled in Canada with his parents, but has resided in this city for a num- ber of years. He is a Ihoroughly practical mechan-c, whose industrious habits and energy have largely conduced to the success of the mechanical and operative industries of this establishment. C. S. BUTTERFIELD & CO., Printers and Stationers, 36 West Washington St. Some of the finest specimens^ of plain and ornamental printing executed in the Capital City bear the imprint of Messrs. C. S. Butter- field & Co., whose office is located at 36 West Washington St. Messrs. Butterfield & Co. have been engaged in this branch of industry for the past ten years. In the printing depart- ment three improved presses are utilized, one cutting machine and numerous fonts of type, embracing the most popular and attractive styles of modern and antique. They enjoy the amplest facilities for the prompt execution of job and book work of every description, executed in the most artistic and workmanlike manner, and make a leading specialty of all kinds of fine work, especially programmes, invitations, orders of dancing, fine cards and mercantile printing of the better class. Mr. C. S. Butterfield was born in Indianapolis in 1835, where he has resided all his life, except- ing a period of four years in Columbus, O., 12 514 STATE OF INDIANA. where he filled with ability the responsible position of superintendent of the Ohio State Journal. He commenced learning his trade as a printer in 1847 and was subsequently en- gaged in various mercantile pursuits. From 1861 to 1863 he occupied a responsible posi- tion as clerk in the office of the Secretary of State of Indiana, and in 1863 he was elected City Clerk, which offic'e he filled most accepta- bly until 1867. He then relinquished political life and re-engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1879, when he once more established himself in the printing business, in which he has met with a most gratifying degree of suc- cess. FURST & BRADLEY MANUFACTUR- ING COMPANY, Agricultural Implement.s, Nos. 177 AND 179 East Washington St. Among the most important manufacturing companies jn the Union engaged in this special department of productive industry may be especially mentioned the Furst & Bradley Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, whose offices, located at No. 63 North Des- plaines St. and factories at 49 to 85 and 66 to 80 Fulton St. and 52 to 70 and 55 to 74 North Jeflerson St., are among the most e.ttensive manufacturing establishments of the Garden City, employing more than 600 skilled me- chanics and transacting an annual business of about $2,000,000. Among the great variety of articles manufactured by this company may be summarized in brief the following: the celebrated "Garden City Clipper" breaking and old ground plows, sulky and gang plows in a variety of forms, wheel cultivators, sulky hay rakes, harrows, garden barrows, road scrapers, hay, straw and todder cutting boxes and numerous other agricultural implements of improved design and construction, which are fully explained and illustrated in an ele- gant and comprehensive catalogue issued by this company for gratuitous circulation, which will be furnished to interested parties, dealers or farmers upon application at the company's main offices in Cliicago or at their branch house in Indianapolis, located at Nos. 177 and 179 East Washington St., at which locality two entire floors each 84x80 feet in dimen- sions are occupied for sales and office pur- poses, with additional warerooms for storage purposes 50x70 feet in size. Here may be found at all times the various styles of imple- ments manufactured by this representative company, which are furnished to farmers or dealers at factory prices. This branch was established January i, 1881, and controls the territory embracing the states of Indiana, por- tions of Ohio and Kentucky, and its trans- actions and operations, under the efficient management of Mr. W. B. Holton, have been of a most gratifying character, the sales during the year 1882 from this agency alone exceed- ing $150,000. From 10 to I2 assistants are regularly employed in the sales and shipping departments, and indications point to a consid- erable increase in the business of this branch house during the coming season, the popu- larity of the implements already in use com- mending them to the consideration of parties throughout the states above named, who are interested in agricultural pursuits and labor saving machinery for accelerating the pro- cesses of cultivating the fertile soil of our prolific prairies and valleys. Mr. W. B. Hol- ton, the enterprising and energetic manager of the Indianapolis branch house, is a native of Crown Point, Lake County, Ind., and was born in 1S57. He came to this city in 1875 and accepted a position as office boy" with Mr. H. J. Prier, with whom he remained until the establishment of the present house, of which he was tendered the management and control. Although yet a young man, he has exhibited in the responsilsle position which he so ac- ceptably fills a degree ol executive and admin- istrative ability which has been mainly instru- mental in securing the extensive trade which this agency enjoys. INDIANAPOLIS NATIONAL BANK, The Indianapolis National Bank commenced operations in 1S64 with a capital stock of $500,- 000 and numbered among its original incor- porators and stockholders some of our most prominent and influential citizens and capit- alists, among whom we may mention Mr. Calvin Fletcher, Mr. S. A. Fletcher, Mr. F. M. Churchman, Mr. Theo. P Haughey and others equally well known. Mr. Theo. P. Haughey was elected its first president and has accept- ably filled that important position for an unin- terrupted period of more than eighteen years, a longer continuous term than any other bank president in the city and we believe in the state. In 1879 the capital stock was reduced to $300,000. The reduction was made in com- mon with a majority of the national banks throughout the Union, not from any decrease of business but for economical reasons to avoid useless taxation. In addition to the capital stock of $300,000 the bank carries a surplus fund of $100,000, and is regarded in financial circles as one of the strongest and most ably managed fiduciary institutions in the West. The average number of depositors on their books is not less than one thousand, and the deposits for the past six months aggregated more than $1,700,000. This is the designated United States depository, and the present offi- cers are Theo. P. Haughey, President; Henry Latham, Cashier; Edwin E. Rexford, As- sistant Cashier, and Theo. P. Haughey, S. A. Fletcher, Jr., Wm. Wallace, Thomas H. Sharpe and Ingram Fletcher, directors. Mr.Haughey is a native of the state of Delaware and was born in 1826. He came to this state in 1848 and has been prominently identified with the growth, prosperity and development of the Capital City and its manufacturing, mercantile and financial interests and has filled many important positions of trust in connection with CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 515 leading industrial enterprises, among which we may notice, Treasurer of the Indianapolis, Peru and Chicago Railroad; President of the Indianapolis Glue Company ; Treasurer of the Eagle Machine Works; President of the In- dianapolis National Bank; Manager of Crown Hill Cemetery since its inauguration, and Treasurer of the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment I. O. O. F., also its benevolent association since its organization twenty-five years ago, and numerous other important posi- tions in the community. C. A. WALLINGFORD. ARCHiTEcr, Rooms 49 and 50 Fletcher & Sharpe Bank Building. In the wide fields of ingenuity comprehend- ing the possible attainments of inventive genius and science there may always be foi^nd in every age and country those whose natural ability, attainments and culture secure* to them the highest position in their respective depart- ments, and in the accomplishments of archi- tecture and its associated .interests the zenith of perfection in "high art" would seem to be reached by Mr. Wallingford, not only in the conception but in the practical adaptation of designs and materials for the production of the highest excellence in order and effect. Mr. Wallingford has not only had the advantages of a close and careful study of the principles of architecture and its corresponding features of decoration which are embraced in a true sense in its Eesthetic completeness, but is for- tunate in the selection of an art for which his natural ability and culture have secured to him the high position he has attained among the leading representatives of his profession. Mr. Wallingford is a native of St. Louis, Mo., where he was born in 1854, coming to this city when quite young and receiving his liter- ary education in the public schools of this metropolis. In 1868 on the recommendation of the Hon. John Coburn, member of Con- gress from this district, he was appointed a cadet of the naval academy at Annapolis, Md., where he remained for two years, resigning at the end of that time and returning to this city. Here he entered the ofBce of Mr. Joseph Cur- 30n, subsequently that of Mr. Edward May, architect, with whom he remained up to the time of opening an office on his own account in i87i;. Since this time his career has been one of marked success, not only in the amount Of business which has been guaranteed but in the progressive features his skill and concep- tions of the requirements of architectural adornment have secured. His rooms, which are located in Fletcher & Sharpe's Bank Building on the corner of Pennsylvania and Washington Sts., with entrance on the former, are easily accessible by passenger elevator and are models of perfection in their facilities and and the exhibition of esthetic decoration. Thev are fitted up with an apartment showing the latest styles of interior decoration, exhibit- ing specdiuens of various colors of stained glass, producing a beautiful combination and effect; wall paper and hanging in leather, wicker, lace and velvet; handsome and elabo- rately constructed book cases, writing desks and fire places finished in tile, elaborate, novel and unique designs and beaten brass, while upon the walls are finished designs and draw- ings of public buildings and private residences throughout the state which have been erected and completed under Mr. Wallingford's super- vision. The perfection to which the art of the architect has been developed by Mr. Walling- ford and its completeness in the association and comprehension of interior decoration are such as to elevate the standard of art and eventually bririg to the public a realization of the more beautiful and magnificent in our public edifices and homes. RICHARDS & BUTLER, Flour Mill Machinery, Cor. Mis- souri AND Georgia Sts. This firm started business at their present location in 1879, removing from Meridian St., where the works were formerly located. Their works occupy a ground space of 100x195 feet, loo feet on Georgia St. and 195 feet on Mis- souri St., on which they have three large frame structures, one occupied as machine shop, 60x160 feet, another 40x50 feet, used also for mechanical operations, and a third, which is part of the main building, 60x20 feet. Fifty skilled and experienced mechanics are em- ployed in the shops and about the same num- ber are kept busy setting up and repairing machinery in different parts of the country. Four clerks are employed in the office, while four salesmen are constantly on the road at- tending to the interests of the house. The works are fitted up with the most approved machinery and every facility possessed for turning out the best of workmanship in flour mill machinery, engines, boilers, saw mills, pumps, fittings, shafting, pulleys, etc. The trade of this house is not confined to any par- ticular section, but extends over the entire Western country, and the aggregate sales of the firm reach about $200,000 per annum, which promises to be largely increased the present year. Mr. Isaac H. Richards, the senior member of the firm, was born in Win- chester, Va , in 1840, and served an appren- ticeship in the cotton and woolen manufactur- ing business in Baltimore, Md., and Wilming- ton, Del. Upon the breaking out of the war in 1861 he enlisted at St. Louis, Mo., and acted as one of General Fremont's body guard until that officer was relieved from his com- mand. He was engaged in quite a number of battles and skirmishes and took an active part in the saving of a bridge on the Gunpowder River, Maryland, during one of General Mos- by.'s raids. He was also on guard duty at Fort Delaware and composed one of the guard which took and was in command of the first two boat loads of rebel prisoners for exchange, when Secretary Stanton had relented some- 516 STATE OF INDIANA. •what in his policy regarding the exchange of prisoners. He was finally mustered out of service in Wilmington, Del., at the close of the war and entered the manufacturing estab- lishment of his uncle's at that place, which •was known as the Henry Clay Woolen Mills, in which he eventually secured an interest. He sold out here and removed to Richmond, Ind., where he opened a large dry goods house under the firm name of Griffith, Richards & Co., but sold out after a lapse of two years. He next engaged in general merchandizing at Springfield, Mo., conducting at the same time several branch stores on the frontier under the firm name of I. H. Richards & Co. He remained in business here for seven years, when he sold out and returned to Richmond, Ind., engaging in the flour mill machinery business. He next bought up the Richmond City Flour Mills, which he conducted for one year and was then engaged with the Atlas Engine Works until he opened his present business, as above noted. Mr. Butler is a native of this city and was born in 1848. He was first engaged in the lumber business at Minneapolis, Minn., after which he engaged in several other enterprises in the same city, where he remained for some four or five years. He finally returned to Indianapolis and was connected with the Butler University for sev- eral years, entering finally into co-partnership with Mr. Richards in the present enterprise He enlisted in the 100 days' service in 1S64 when but 15 years old, and although young in years, performed a soldier's duty in some pretty hard service along the line of the Nash- ville & Chattanooga Railroad. He was mus- tered out in this city at the termination of the period of his enlistment. Occupying a promi- nent position among the most important en- terprises of this city and state, this house must suggest to those interested in mill machinery of all kinds a desirable one with which to open correspondence and establish business relations. THE INDIANAPOLIS SURGICAL INSTITUTE, And Americ:an Manufactory of St;R- GicAL Appliances, Cor. Georgia and Illinois Sts. ; Drs. Cress & Davis, Proprietors. This institution had its inception in 1876 in a comparatively small way, devoting itself to the production of approved appliances and apparatus for the treatment of deformities or disorders requiring mechanical aid. The grow- ing demand for this class of mechanical appli- ances necessitated more commodious quarters and enlarged facilities. Dr. J. B. Cress, for- merly associated with the National Surgical Institute of this city, placed himself at its head in company with its founder, R. C. Da- vis, a gentleman endorsed by the entire medi- cal profession of the state, and whose mechan- ical ability places him in the front rank in this mportant branch of industry, who at once inaugurated the present enlarged scope of operations, whose ample facilities in this branch of industry entitles it to rank among the most complete establishments of its kind in the country. The success and high reputa- tion of this institution is largely due to its successful treatment of all chronic and surgical diseases, correction and cure of physical de- formities. The system and methods of treat- ment are in no case experimental, all tre.itment is based upon scientific principles supple- mented by long years of skill and practicaJ experience. The lollowing are some of the diseases that are meeting with remarkable success in their treatment at this surgical institute: Hip disease, spinal disease, diseased joints, (such as stift' kntes, stift' elbows, wrist joints, fingers, etc.,) club feet, wry necks, crooked noses, etc., etc.; hare lip, crosseyes> tumors, piles and fistula, and all diseases of the rectum and genito urinary organs; all diseases of the eye and ear, diseases of the throat, nose and lungs; all diseases of the liver or kidneys in all their forms; opium and morphine habits, chronic diseases in all their form>, such as consumption, bronchitis, nasal catarrh, asthma, chronic rheumatism, lum- bago nasal polypi, epilepsy, etc. Skin dis- ease in all its forms; diseases of the bladder, chronic diarrhoea, fever sores, white swelling, diseases of the bones, tumors, ulcers, varicose veins, hydrocele, varicocele, sore eyes of all kinds, surgical diseases of the eye, deformities, of the nose and face, falling of the hair, moles and warts, pimples, etc., etc. The institute will give any information on any of the above diseases, either personally or by mail. ELECTRICITY. Persons needing the application of elec- tricity of vacuum or physicians who do not care to go to the expense of purchasing a battery or pump and receiver, by sending their patients here will receive attention. Elec- tricity has become of late an important part in assisting physicians to cure chronic dis- eases; where vitality is deficient it acts as a stimulent, strengthening the nervous system and helps to increase the circulation of the blood; it is suitable to the most sensitive and delicate, and in the treatment of any kind of rheumatism is unrivaled. Paralysis, palsy, St. Vitus dance and other diseases affecting the motion and sensation can be materially bene- fitted; and in all cases of nervou.s prostration, lost vitality, lung, throat and chest diseases, electricity is a potent element in working a cure. This institute possesses many advan- tages in the treatment of the above diseases over that received in crowded hospitals or similar institutions. Here the patients are not compelled to remain in the city under heavy expense after having the necessary appliances adapted to their special requirements. They can return to their homes with the necessary instructions for their continued application. Authenticated testimonials irom all parts of the country are on file at the oflSce vouching CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 5;7 for the truth of the statements here ma^e. Illustrated circulars, references, etc., will be sent promptly on application. All communi- cations should be addressed to Dr. Cress & Davis, Indianapolis Surgical Institute. J. D. TRUETT, General Agent for the Deering Twine Binder, 74 West Ohio St. The Deering twine binder constitute? an epitome of the spirit of the age and of West- ej-n industry. It is the outgrowth of the ne- cessities of the country, and with it manv Farmers have cut and bound 250 acres in the harvest season with a single machine. The history of automatic grain binding is a short one and it is only with the introduction of the Deering twine binder in 1879 that success may be recorded of it. Previous to that tiine only binders using steel wire had been in use. These binders served a useful purpose and were largelj' used by those who were obliged to have something of the kind. But many ot the most cautious and least confident farmers were unwilling to make use of them. There was a strong prejudice against the use of wire and a strong feeling existed that the methods of the wire binders were poor; but since the Deering binder, using a small twine in place of the wire, was introduced the lack of confi- dence in self-binders has changed to the utmost enthusiasm, and every farmer who has any quantity of grain to cut has become, or is becoming the owner of a twine binder. Com- petitors of the Deering binder have sprung up in the years following 1879, but none of them seem to shake the strong hold that the Deering h^s on the first place in the esteem of t^ie farming public. The methods of the Deering twine binder are a great advance on anything that was known ^jefore its time. It was the first binder to use twine in binding its grain; it first introduced the principle of aiito- ihatically seizing the bundles; it was the first to 'combing the seizing of bundles with the automatic packers that pack the grain together in the binding receptacle; it was the first to adopt the principle 6f moving the grain to the binder rather than the binder to the grain, a great saving of labor. The mechanism of the Deering binder is in every respect simple and easily understood. The twine used is very small and inexpensive. A notable differ- ence between it and its predecessors and com- petitors is in the great saving of grain that Jt effects; there are absolijtely no scatterings, whether from wind or any other cause. The wipd cannot get at the grain until it is bound, and every spear is held ip its place until it is bojind by the drop decks. Another advantage that the Deering binder has is that it is at- tached to a harvester \yhich is admitted to be far ahead of all competitors. In addition to all this the Deering binder took the first prize at over thirty fairs in the fall of 1881, whic}i speaks in the highest terms of its efficiency. Mr . TTruett, the general agent of th^ Deering binder opened his present office in 1880 and has been working in this territory for tlip past three j'ears, selling just twice as many of the binders at present as he did the first year of his agency. Two thousand of these binders were sold by him last year, which shows the estimation in which they are held by the farm- ing community. Mr. Truett was born near Chillicothe, O., in 1825 and was first engaged upon a farm, after which he engaged in the general merchandise business on the borders of Kansas and Nebraska for a period of four- teen years. He afterward dealt in threshing machines and engines for a short time, finally opening an office for the Deering Manufactur- ing Company at his present location. ALGIRE MANUFACTURING CO., Wood Butter Dishes; Works, Cor. Michigan St. and Pogue's Run. The Algire Manufacturing Company, which was organized in May, 1882, for the manufac- ture of wooden butter dishes for dairy and grocers' use, has already attained a prominent rank among our manufacturing enterprises and secured a trade which reaches all promi- nent trade centers of the country, on account of the superior finish and quality of its pro- ducts. This company derives its title from Mr. J. R. Algire, the inventer of the new and specially devised stapling machinery used in these works. In September, 1882, a new' or- ganization was effected and regularly organized under the laws of the state with a capital stock of $12,000 with the following officers: John R. Pearson, President; George Dickson, Secretary and Treasurer, with Mr. Alonzo Boyd, General Superintendent. New and special machinery has been introduced for cutting out the dishes, giving additional flare to the sides, a feature which users appreciate as of greatly improved utility. This invention is a device originated by the superintendent and has resulted in producing a dish the most substantial, finely finished and economical in the market. The dishes are manufactured of sweet gum, and the facilities of these works at the present time enable them to produce 100,- 000 per day, the demand for which exists in all commercial centers of the Union. The plant of this company, located at the corner of Michigan St. and Pogue's Run, comprehend^ aljout one acre of ground upon which is erect- ed a spacious building looxioo feet in dimen- sions,' equipped with machinery which for perfection of execution and rapidity of action is not equaled by that in use at any similar establishment in the Union. The stapling machinery is especially poticeable as a me- chanical curiosity as an automatic contrivance w!;iich makes and drives the staples at one operation! From forty to fifty hands are em- ployed in the manufactory, which is conc|ucted under the irnmediate supervision of Mr.Albnzo Boyd, who is a thoroughly experienced and practical mgchanican of both inventive and executive ability, formerly associated wifji the 618 STATE OF INDIANA. Udel works of this city. Mr. John R. Pear- son, the President, is a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., and has for several years held the posi- tion of Superintendent of the Citizens' Gas Company of this city. Mr. George A. Dick- son is also a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., but came to this city with his parents when quite young. He is' now proprietor and manager of the Grand Opera House and also of the Park Theater of this city and has for many years been identified with the progressive industries of this metropolis. These works compreliend the most thorough practical, mechanical and business experience and cannot fail to hold a leading position in the consideration of the trade in all sections of the Union. FLETCHER'S BANK, Washington St. Established in 1837, ten years before Indian- apolis became a city, by Mr. Stoughton A. Fletcher, this bank has successfully weathered the various crisis, iinancial and political, which have swept over the country during the past 45 years, and under all circumstances main- tained a high rank among similar establish- ments of the West. In 1852 Mr. F. M. Churchman entered the bank and in 1857 be- came associated with Mr. Fletcher and the firm name and style of S. A. Fletcher & Co. was adopted. In March, 1882, the senior member of the firm and founder of the bank died and was succeeded by Mr. Stoughton J. Fletcher, wlio had been connected with the bank for more than 13 years, the style of the firm remaining unchanged under the new management. The present bank building, an elegant and substantial structure, was erected in 1870 expressly as a banking house and has an imposing. stone front of 24}^ feet on Wash- ington St., four stories in height and extending back a distance of 100 feet. Eleven employes are now required in the various departments of the office business, where during the early years of the existence Mr. Fletcher and one assistant attended to the clerical and financial business. This company transacts a general banking, collection and exchange business and the number of depositors at the present time on their books exceeds 3,500. Mr. Stoughton A. Fletcher, the founder of this moneter^- in- stitution, was born in the State of Vermont, September 13, 1808. For nearly half a cen- tury he was prominently identified with the business interests, growth and development of Indianapolis. Mr. Francis M. Churchman is a native of the state of Delaware and was born in 1833 and has been for the past 25 years a member of this reliable house. Mr. Stoughton J. Fletcher, son of the original proprietor, is a native and lifelong resident of Indianapolis and was born March 21, 185 1. In concluding this brief sketch of one of our most important in- stitutions, it may be confidently asserted that no contemporaneous financial institution in the state occupies a higher place in the considera- tion of the community at large than Fletch- er's Bank. IRMER & MOENCH, Manufacturers of Pure Candies, 56 South Meridian St. . There is probably no single department of productive industry which offers such a variety of opportunities for adulteration by means of deleterious and even poisonous compounds with such small chances of detection, and there are found in many of our larger cities unscrupulous manufacturers who are willing for the sake ot underselling legitimate pro- ducers to endanger the lives of the community by foisting upon unsuspecting dealers their base and noxious adulterations. It is therefore a matter whichs hould appeal directly to the consciences of all who handle confectionery to be sure that the articles they offer are free from poisonous coloring matters and unwhole- some adulterations, such as are sometimes used. Absolute purity and reliability can only be assured by patronizing such houses as have an established reputation for probity and integrity in their dealings. The well known manufacturers of Indianapolis, Messrs. George Cox Si Co., had during a career of more than four years established a reputation beyond re- proach, when in July, 18S2, they were succeed- ed by Messrs. Irmer & Moench, under whose management the business has since been con- ducted at No. 56 South Meridian St., and the well earned fame of their predecessors has been sustained for purity and excellence, while with considerably enlarged facilities the scope of their transactions and the magnitude of their producing capacities have been largely increased and augmented. The premises oc- cupied for sales, storage and manufacturing purposes embrace four entire floors, each 25x100 feet in dimensions, with a commodious basement under the whole building and a force of 15 skilled and experienced confec- tioners and assistants are employed in the manufacture of the finest varieties of French and American confections, embracing all the standard styles of stick candy and all forms and fanciful designs in fancy and ornamental confectionery. This firm transacts an exclu- sively wholesale business, with a trade extend- ing throughout Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and a portion of Kentucky. Mr. Ernst Irmer is a native of Germany and a thoroughly practical manufacturing, confectioner, who has for, the past 12 years been identified with some of the leading manufacturing establishments in this city. Mr. Theo. Moench, Jr., is a native and lifelong resident of this state and has for many years been connected with one of the leading wholesale houses in the City, where he has acquired a thorough mercantile training and an extended business acquaintance. Mr. Irmer exercises general control and super- vision of the manufacturing departments, while upon Mr. Moench devolves the manage- ment of the financial and sales department. They are both emphatically the "right men in the right places," and their energy and ability cannot fail to ensure success. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 519 DR. J. S. JORDAN. This eminent and successful throat and lung physician ot" Indianapolis, \vhose office is located at No. iii-^ West Washington St. and whose wonderful cures of diseases in cases pronounced incurable by prominent physi- cians, have gi\'en him a national reputation, is a native of Putnam County, Ind., but his early life was spent in Vigo County, where his lit- made a specialty of the treatment of diseases of the throat and lungs, consumption, bron- chitis, asthma, loss of voice, heart disease and kindred complaints, and having been for many vears a sufferer from consumption himself, he "devoted special attenlion to the study of this special disease, and effecting a permanent cure in his own case, decided to apply his discover, ies to the cases of others, with the most grati. erary education was acquired. He studied medicine with several of the most skillful and accomplished physicians ol the day and grad- uated with high honors from the Indiana Eclectic Medical College. He first com- menced his general practice in Park County in i86S and visited several localities, including Lawrence, Kas., Kansas City, Mo., and Terre Haute, Ind., in which latter city he resided for four years prior to his removal to Indianapo- lis in 187S. Dr. Jordan has for many years fying and successful retjults. During his prac- tice in this city he has treated thousands of cases which had been given up by regular practitioners and has effected man}' wonderful cures. A lai-ge number of his patients receive successful treatment, through the inails. He has in his possession hundreds of unsolicited testimonials from all sections of the Union and has consented to manufacture for the trade soiTie of his most important remedies, includ- ing Dr. Jordan's Lung Renovator, Catarrh 520 STATE OF INDIANA. Remedy and Champion Liniment, whicli have been pronounced discoveries in ihedical sci- ence witliOUt a parallel, and which are now sold by drugcists generally in all sections of the United States. Among his wholesale agents are A>. Keefer, Stewart & Barry and Browning & Sloan, Indianapolis; E. H. Bind- ley & Co. and Cook & Bell, Terre Haute, Ind.; Richardson & Co., St. Louis, Mo.; James M. Dodge, Cincinnati, O.; Fuller & Fuller, Chi- cago, 111., and the leading drug houses East and West. As a public benefactor, Dr- Jor- dan is entitled to recognition for his unfalter- ing efforts and labors. He combines in him- self aside from his scientific attainmt-nts sound judgement and those social and sympathetic qualities so essential in accomplished physi- cians. INDIANAPOLIS VENEER WORKS, M. D. Williamson, Agknt, Terminus Massachusetts Ave. The manufacture of veneer upon an exten- sive scale is successfully conducted in this city by the Indianapolis Veneer Works, the out- growth of an enterprise originally established in New York City in 1S67, where the business was carried on until 1870 when it was trans- ferred to this city and the present name adopt- ed. The cutting and manufacturing was performed at the works of the Sewing Ma- chine Cabinet Company until December, 1881, when the building now occupied for this pur- pose and erected expressly' by this company was completed and taken possession of for manufacturing purposes. The premises now occupied at the terminus of Massachusetts Ave. comprise an office building 18x36 feet in size, a two story machine shop 40x60 feet and a two story building for storage purposes 40X 216 feet in dimensions. A machine of the latest improved construction especially adapt- ed for the delicate work of cutting veneers has been introduced, which for perfection of work and thorough adapNJiiUty in every way for the purposes intended is pot surpassed by any similar piece of met^ianisji) in the Union, and with possibly » single exception not equalled by any in use at tj»e present day. The sup- plies of materia} are purcl)^S^4 from the hard wood lumber dis4"icte of the Southern, West- ern and Northern Stptes, Qfily the finest grained and most beaujjful varieties of our indigenous woods being emj^pyed, while in the more expensive varieties the forests of South America, Europe and the islands of the ocean are made tributary to the materials em- ployed by this company, the demands for whose products extend to all sections of the Union and even to foreign countries, and the annual transactions are extensive and are grad- ually increasing. Mr. M. D. Williamson, the agent and general manager of these works, is a native of West Virginia and was born in 1826. His early life was spent in the states of Indiana and New York, and during the great- er portion of an active,- busy career he has been identified with the lumber trade and for more than thirty years with this special branch. He has resided in Indiana since 1845 and in this city since 1858. He is a practical cabinet maker by trade, but has been exten- sively interested in a variety of mercantile and industrial enterprises and experienced those stalwart struggles which are associated with an unsubdued will which always refuses to be subdued by life's vicissitudes and com- mercial reverses. KLEE & COLEMAN, Manufacturers of Mineral Waters, Sparlking Champagne Cider, and Sole Agent for Belfast Ginger Ale and Selizer Water; M. R. Styer, Manager; 226 to 232 S. Delaware St. The leading house of the state engaged in this important industry is that of Messrs. Klee & Coleman, whose ofBce and works are located at Nos. 226, 22S, 230 and 232 South Delaware St., Indianapolis, where a two story brick structure 60x80 feet in dimensions, con- taining four rooms, is devoted to manufactur- ing the various styles ot mineral and soda waters and sparkling champagne cider. This firm are also sole agents in this city for the sale of the celebrated Belfast ginger ale and genuine seltzer waters and make a specialty of charging portable soda fountains for drug- gists, confectioners and dealers. They have constantly in readiness during the season a number of fountains to let upon the most advantageous terms, and as all their appliancee are of the most approved description, they are enabled to fill orders for any desired quantity of merchandise in their line at the shortest; notice and upon the most reasonable terms. Their annual sales reach abgyf $60,000 in the various styles ot beverages an4 their trade extends to all sections of Indianapolis and to more than one hundred towns ji) the vicinity. A two inch artesian well forty feet in depth supplies the purest water which is distributed through the working departments, an abundant supply being always obtained. One single and three double teams are required for deliv- ery purposes and a competent force of expe- rienced hands is employed in the manufac- turing department, where is to be seen an improved bottle wphingand corking machine, the invention of Mr. L. Leidigh, formerly connected with this house, now of Klee, Cole- man & Co. of Louisville. Mr. J. Klee is a native of Germany and was born in 1834. Mr. H. Coleman was born in Ohio in 1850, and Mr. R. Styer, the present manager, was born in Pennsylvania in 1854 ^"^ came to this city about two years ago, taking his present position as manager in December, 1882. The two former named gentlemen are residents of Dayton, O., where they have conducted an extensive manufactory and bottling works for about two years. The large and extensive operations of this house and its various branches give to it a conspicuous position CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 521 among the trade not surpassed by any similar house in the West, both for the excellence of its products and the efficiency of its business operations. YINTON IRON WORKS, Nos. i8o to igo S. Pennsylvania St. This concern are founders, machinists and ■manufacturers of mammoth, standard and pony saw-mills, Zscheh's patent feed water Jieater and purifier, the Pott's brick and tile mill, and special machinery for any desired purpose or of any capacity ordinarily required. The plant occupied by this firm is located on South Pennsylvania St., embracing the num- bers from iSo to 190 inclusive, the ground space being 95x195 feet in dimensions, upon which are erected the main building, contain- ing two stories and basement, each 50x100 feet in size, a 30x40 and a building 40x85, utilized as a foundry. The buildings were erected by Governor Porter especially for the occupancy of this firm and completed in September, 1881, at which time active operations were com- menced. On the first floor of the main build- ing is the ofiice and the general machinery department, which is supplied with the most \^pproved styles and devices of special ma- chinery, adapted to the requirements of their trade, operated by one of the celebrated Atlas engines. The second floor is used as pattern room, and in the various departments a force of from 60 to 100 operatives is regularly em- ployed at a weekly expense for labor alone ranging from $600 to $1,000. In the produc- tion of Mill work the aim of this company is tp manufacture a reliable and substantial ma- cjiine which will stand unequalled for design, material and workmanship. Most of the mills turned out here are of their own invention .^nd design, protected by letters patent from ithe United States Government, and embrace tj\? most desirable features which practical tg?ts have demonstrated to be of value. All parts are made to guage and are interchangea- ble, thus ensuring perfect and accurate fitting and enabling purchasers to replace any por- tion which may become broken or disabled from any cause. Specimens of the machinery manufactured here were exhibited at the In- ternational Cotton Exposition at Atlanta, Ga., in 1881, and although they were not placed in position until the Ijist three days of the expo- sition, they attracted much attention and elic- itejj the most lavorable comments from ex- perts, reqeiving honor&ble mention from the judges and diplomas tor superiority aiid e:}p^l- lencp. In addition to the various styles of mills manufactured, this firm make a promi- nent specialty of an improved lyater heater .and purifier, the inventipn of Mr. Zspheh, which is universally admitted to \)e tbe most perfect'and satisf^qtqry d.?vicp before tlie pub- Jic for purifying -^^ter ^nd fqr ttje ayQJ^^nce cif incrustatjpn^ in tpilerg. Sp^cg w'ill riqt permit a ^etaijed ^escriptipn ^f ttji? ittiport?,nt ^siVgntio'n. Mr. LincJJey Yintgij, thg Presi- dent ot the Vinton Iron Works, is a native and lifelong resident of Indianapolis and was born in 1854. ^^ studied law and was admit- ted to practice in the courts of Indiana, but relinquished his profession to engage in his present enterprise. Although yet a young man he has by his enterprise and business ability done much towards the development of the industrial resources of Indianiipolis and the success of the extensive establishment of which he is the head and manager in chief. Parties contemplating building or purchasing machinery of any description should send for the illustrated catalogue issued by this firm, who are now prepared to furnish estimates for complete equipments or special machinery and contract for the same upon the most advan- tageous terms. AUGUST ERBRICH, Indianapolis Agent of the Crescent Brewing CompanYj of Aurora, Ind.; Office and Depot, 220 and 222 South Delaware St. This agency was established December 18, 18S2, with office and warerooms located at 220 and 222 South Delaware St. Telephonic com- munication is enjoyed with all parts of the city ann the most thorough facilities are en- joyed for the prompt delivery of keg or bot- tled goods to any section pf the city or state, and already the business of this agency is in- creasing with each month in both city and state. Special and prompt attention is given to orders by wire or mail, and not only the most honorable business policy is pursued, but dealers are guaranteed against receiving any- thing but a good article. The keg and lager beer supplied by this agency has more age than that of any other brewery, as a large por- tion of the product of this company goes South, they must use nothing but old lager beer, and depending sjo largely on the ship- ping business, dealers are assured of secufipg an article which is not surpassecj by the mo^ famous producers ot the United States. Spe- cial arrangements h^ye been made for secur- ing lowest shipping rates, another feature which must contribute tpthe inducements pre- sented to dealers by thjs agency. Mr. Augus.t Erbrich, the energetic agent, is a native of Selesea, Germany, where he was born in 1846. In 1863 he entered fts a vpluntepr into the Prussian Army, in whjcb he serves! both in infantry and cavalry for a period of nine years. In 1864 he w^s in all the prominant engage- ments against Denmarjc. In 1866 he partici- pated in the engagements of the w(ir with Austria and in 1870 and J871 in many of the gpgagernents of the French War. He c^we tp this country in 1872, landing at Boston, Tijlg^s., and shortly after came to ttiis city. He was recently for spme time in the employ of C. F. Schmidt, of this city, and comprehends jn his ipanageme.pt of his present enterprj^e j^gth ejfecHtjve ^pd l?H?ine?? ability, as ^ell ^g a tljprqvigh spn3Bre.heijjip|! qf t)ie requirg- 522 STATE OF INDIANA. ments ot the trade. The standard value of the Aurora beer will always commend it to deal- ers, and as an article of family use, the bottled goods handled by this house may justly be said to have no equal in the market. AMERICAN PAPER PULLEY CO., 1 14 AND 1 16 South Pennsylvania St. No enterprise has been inaugurated among our manufacturing industries or mechanical pursuits which promised or comprehended so extensive and practical results aa that which has been the sequence of the patent obtained from the U. S. Government by E. B. Martin- dale of this city, for the production of paper pulleys, which patent bears date October 31, 1882. In December of that year the Ameri- can Paper Pulley Company was organized, for the purpose of manufacturing all sizes and varieties of pulleys demanded by mechanical operations, securing all rights and title in the production of this article which must com- pletely revolutionize and supercede in this department the cumbersome and heavy appli- ances which have heretofore occupied this department of mechanical operations. This company consists of Mr. H. C. Newcomb and Mr. W. E. Rockwood, gentlemen whose prac- tical business experience guarantees to this enterprise that success which is justified by the vast field which stands open to the produc- tion and the manufacture of an article which cannot fail in its excellence to meet the re- quirements of all machinery employing the pulley. Mr. Newcomb is familiarly known in business circles, and up to the inception of the present company was a member of the firm of Newcomb, Olsen & Co., proprietors of the Indianapolis Machine and Bolt Works, while Mr. Rockwood has for some years been ac- tively engaged in the pig iron trade previous to the formation of the present business rela- tions. The introduction of this article is a progressive step which warrants more than passing notice ; and while it may not be claim- ed as a novelty, so far as the discovery of the methods by which pulp may be solidified to the consistency of wood or iron, it is entirely new in its adaptation to this particular channel of mechanical needs, in the perfecting of rna- chinery for its manufacture, in its superiority in many respects over the pulleys heretofore employed and in general use in all sections of the civilized world, and in the inventive genius, and constructive ability which have insured its acceptability. This company have securedi ample quarters at the above location, with, office and telephonic communication with alU parts of the city, and have introduced new and specially devised machinery for the manu- lacture of every descripti&n and size of paper pulley, embracing two distinct varieties— ^re- constructed with wrought iron rim or face,, and the other with paper face, entirely con- structed of paper except the hub, and are' prepared to supply these pulleys promptly to. Older in all stiuidard dimensions, orders hav- ing already been filled from various remote- sections of the Union. These articles are pre- pared from heavy pasteboard, a cement used for uniting them and then subjected to a hydraulic- pressure of nearly one hundred tons. Some of the advantages secured to mechanical ope- rations in this device consist in the fact that this pulley is more efficient and durable than wood or iron; it is less expensive; it can be- run at a higher rate of speed than the iron pulley without danger of bursting, and it is one-third to one-half lighter than iron and avoids the slipping of belts. It also possesses many other features which insure its economy and practicability and cannot fail to receive the careful attention and elicit inquiry from dealers and machinitians in all sections of the country. Contributing in such a marked de- gree to the fame of this city as a manufactur- ing and distributing center, the American. Paper Pulley Company is justly entitled to the liberal notice here accorded and to the success which must follow its introduction, and in the production of an article which finds a market in all sections of the civilized world. THE MERCANTILE AGANCY OF R, G. DUN & CO., R. L. Scarlett, Manager, 6 Black- ford Block. This agency, which is the oldest of its class- in the United States, was originally established in New York City as early as 1841 and has at the present time branch offices in all the prin- cipal cities and trade centers of the Union, with reliable correspondents in every town, village and hamlet from the Atlantic to the Pacific, together -with numerous branch offices in all the principal cities of the old world whose facilities for procuring reliable information are unsurpassed. The Indiana- polis branch was established in 1S71, first located on Meridian St., removing to its pres- ent location in 1881, where four rooms are occupied with ample space for the transaction! of their extensive business in all its depart- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 523 merits. This office is under the immediate management of Mr. R. L. Scarlett, a gentle- man who has been for many years identified ■with the operations of this agency in this and in other cities and who enjoys in an eminent degree the coniidence of our mercliants and business men. Mr. Scarlett is a native of Ireland and was born in 1850. He came to the United States in 1863, landing at New York. After completing his literary educa- tion he accepted a position in the office of R. G. Dun & Co. at Baltimore, Md., where he remained for about two years. In 1874 ^^ assumed the management of their branch house in Norfolk, Va., and subsequently went to Chicago, where he occupied the position of principal solicitor until his removal to this city in 1S81 to assume the management of the office here. He still retains his membership of the Chicago Chamber of Commerce and Call Board and is a promir.ent member of the Board of Trade, contributing in no small de- gree to the promotion of the commercial operations of this metropolis. GRAND HOTEL TURKISH BATH ROOMS, C. E. Shaw, Prop.; 37 West Mary- land St. In this age of progress and science baths and their improved processes are worthy of special recognition in this volume. In Indi- anapolis we find one model establishment of this kind, where all the improved modern ap- pliances are utilized. It is owned and con- ducted by Mr. C. E. Shaw, located on the first floor of the Grand Central Hotel, West Mary- land St. On entering this establishment the visitor is ushered into a handsomely furnished apartment, on one side of which are situated the dressing rooms for bathers, neatly and tastefully furnished, while in the rear is the tepedarian room, always kept at a temperature of 130 degrees, the caladarian room, which is kept at a temperature of from 165 to 180 de- grees, and the shampooing, room, with ample accommodations for 25 people. These rooms are all heated with dry hotnir by large radia- tors from the hotel furnace. Two male and two female assistants are employed and the best of attention and care is given to patrons of the rooms. The ladies' days are Tuesday and Friday, from 7 A. m. to 6 p. M. ; gentlemen at all other times, and on Sunday from 8 a. m. to I p. M. This bath is known as the electro- medicated Turkish bath and is entirely dis- tinct from the so called Russian bath, which consists of steam vapor, while the Turkish bath is conducted by the dry hot air process. Mr. Shaw was formerly located in the Fletcher Bank Building, removing from there to his present location on the 14th of November, 1881. He has been engaged in his present business in this city for four years and conducts the only real first class Turkish bath room in Indianapolis, numbering among his patrons the wealthiest and best people of the city, who recognize in the bath the best cure kraowm, fosr all malarial troubles, colds, rheumatism and neuralgia. Mr. Shaw was born in Louisville, Ky., in 1852. F. M. ARCHDEACON, Packer, Pickler and Preserver, No. 276 West Washington St. This house manufactures and puts up in a superior and attractive form for grocer's, hotels, restaurants, families or for exportation all kinds of pickles, preserves, catsups, sauces, pure wine and cider vinegars, mustards, rel- ishes and hermetically sealed and pressed meats, fruits, vegetables, etc. A leading spe- cialty for which this house has acquired a national reputation is an admirable assortment of relishes, put up in neat, attractive and con- venient form for home, lable, tourists, excur- sionist, picnickers, etc. The assortment em- braces plain pickles, fancy mixed pickles, sweet mixed pickles, sliced cucumbers, chow chow, deviled onions, pickled tomatoes, pickled cauliflower, piccalilli, Mexican hot, horse rad- ish, table sauce, African pepper saUce, torhatc catsup, table mustard, raspberry vinegar, French wine vinegar, California honey, Ver- mont maple syrup, spiced tongues, spiced bone- less pigs feet; spiced tripe, mustard sardines, pickled brawn, lemon syrup. These delicious and appetizing delicacies are now sold by gro- cers in all parts of the United States and Can- adas and form an almost indispensable requisite to a properly furnished table. The house transacts not only a large local business but ships extensively to different sections of the Union, the purity and excellence of the pro- ducts securing a ready sale wherever intro- duced. Mr. William Archdeacon, the founder and present superintendent, was born in New Jersey in 1823. Mr. F. M. Archdeacon, son of the above, assumed control and ownership in the summer of 1882. Under his executive ability the well established reputation of the house is fully maintained. I. L. HEMPLEMAN, Groceries and Notions, No. 563 South Meridian St. Here may be found at all times choice and desirable lines of home supplies, selected with an express view to the requirements of city trade. Mr. Hempleman makes a leading specialty of fine teas, coffees, sugars, spices, etc., and carries a full stock of fancy groceries, tobaccos, cigars, confectionery, notions and grocers' sundries. This business was founded in 187s by the present proprietor, who at that time purchased the stock of Mr. Moses Lake, at No. 526 South Meridian St., where he con- ducted the business until 1879, when he erect- ed his present storeroom, 18x40 feet in dimen- sions. Mr. Hempleman is a native of Adams County, O., and was born in 1824. He learned the trade of house painter, which he followed for several years. In 1850 he removed toi Springfield and in 1864 entered the service of 524 STATE OF INDIANA. his country as a member of Company F, 153d O. N. G., Colonel Stowe commanding. The regiment was ordered into active service on the Potomac and subsequently participated in the battles of Green Springs, Big Capen, Win- chester and other engagements. Mr. Hemple- man received an honorable discharge October 10, 1864, and returned to Ohio, where he re- mained until 1869, when he removed to Rich- mond, Ind., and in 1873 to Indianapolis, where he has since resided. T. D. AMOS & SON, Staple and Fancy Groceries, No. 302 East North St., Cor. Liberty St. This business was established in 1874 ^"'^ '* regarded as one of the leading houses of its class in this section of the city. The sales- room is 18x40 feet in dimensions, with base- ment for storage purposes, and the stock ■embraces a general line of staple and fancy groceries, choice teas and coffees, pure spices, sugars, canned fruits, vegetables, fish and oysters, provisions, produce, cigars, tobacco, notions and general home supplies. A horse and wagon is employed for delivery purposes and the trade is derived from both city and country. Mr. T. D. Amos is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana and was born in Rush County in 1830. He came to this city when quite a young man and was for a time employed in a brick yard and subse- quently held a position on the city police force and later that of Bailiff in the County Court. In 1872 he was elected City Marshal, which position he filled most acceptably for two years prior to embarking in his present •business enterprise. His son and paqner, Mr. W. J. Amos, was born in Indianapolis in 1855. After leaving school he assisted in the man- agement of the store until 1876, when he be- came a member of this firm as at present organized. P. LIEHR, Meat Market, 252 North Noble St. Among the most favorably known estab- Jjshments in this section of the city we espe- cially notice that conducted by ^r. P. Liehr, at No. 252 North Noble St, where a finely equipped and neatly kept salesroom i? occu- pied for business purppses and the choicest varieties of beef, mutton, lamb, pork, veal, poultry, fresh and salt jneats, sausages and bolognas in their appropriate season, may be found at the lowest prices consistent with "first class meat and honoral)1e dealing. He also ihas a first class refrigerator ifof preserving megtp during the w^rrn vveather. Mr. Liehr established a meat marjcet in 1874 at the cor- ner pf Minerva and Nprth Sts., removing to his present location, corner of North Noble and Michigan Sts., in the following year. Mr. Liehr ts a native of He^se Darmstadt, Ger- miiny, and >vas born in 1853. He came to the United States in 1872 and was first enjgaged in the butchering business in New "Vc^k and Brooklyn for 18 months and came to this city in the fall ot 1873. DANIEL BEHYMER, Contractor and Builder, 121 East Ohio, Cor. Delaware St. For nearly 30 years this gentleman has suc- cessfully conducted the business in one com- munity, giving satisfaction to all with whom correct business principles have been a maxim. This enviable record is accorded to Mr. Daniel Behymer, who first established himself in this city in 1854 and was then located at the corner of East and Georgia Sts. He subsequently occupied other locations, on East Pearl St., North New Jersey St., North Delaware St., opposite the Court House, East Market St., Malott Ave. and his present loca- tion, corner of Ohio and Delaware Sts., to whicli he removed in March, 1881, where he occupies a ground space of 60x90 feet, upon which are erected shops, sheds, etc., for manu- facturing and storage purposes. Mr. Behymer has superintended the erection of many of our finest public and private buildings, among which we may especially notice the North- western Christian University, now occupied as the Orphan's Home; the present PostoflSce building when it was first erected ; the Palmer House and numerous other public and private buildings, besides giving attention to repair work. He is a native of Clermont County, O., and was born in 1822. He learned tlie trade of carpenter and builder at Cincinnati about 1840 and after some years came to this city, where he since resided, with the excep- tion of about six years spent in Grant County, Ind. He has admirable facilities for furnish- ing estimates and contracting for any descrip- tion of building. He is also a practical and experienced ari^hitect and will when desired furnish designs, plans, specifications and esti- mates for any style of building in city or coun- try. GEORGE A. VAN PELT, Flour, Meal and Feed, No. 59 Nprth Alabama St. This business had its inception in 1878, at which time Mr. Van Pelt opened an office at No. 308 North Pine St., vvhere he receiyed orders for articles in this line, basing hiis tr^de imncipall^ upon thg special brand of flour, "White Lilly," which he handled at that time and still continues to handle. His first year's sa^es did not exceed $i,|00, while at the pres- ent time his annual transactions will exceed $12,000. Mr. Van Pelt is the special niill agent for F.Donnefs Cplurnbu^ brands of flpur, also handles A. S. Rpminger's flour, of Hope, Bartholemew County, this state, an^ carries a general line of tijp clioicest varieties of family flour, meal and mill fged. He removed to bis present eligible location in' 1879, where he occupies fpr gerjeral s^les apd sfprage purposes a rppm 18x4.0 feet in diip'ensipns, while the principal deUverjps are m^4e frpm the Je^er- CITY OF ii^rif anApoLis. 525 son Depot. Two horses and wagons are used for delivery free of charge to any section of the city. Mr. Van Pelt was born at Rossville, now Hamilton, O., in 1847. He first engaged in business on his own account in this city in 187s at No. 163^ East Washington St., in the printing and real estate business, continuing until embarking in his present enterprise as above noted. In 1865 he enlisted in Company B, 33d Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, joining the regiment at Raleigh, N. C. He received an honorable discharge in July, 1865, in this city. M. J. HOLY, Manager for P. F. Collier, Sub- scription Book Publisher, Nos. ii, 13 AND 15 Vandewater St., New York, No. 97 North Delaware St. The elegant editions of standard works is- sued by the well known publisher, P.F.Collier, and sold exclusively by agents for cash and on the installment plan are too well known to need commendation. Among the publications issued by P. F. Collier, all of which are han- dled here, may be mentioned the complete works of Dickens, Shakespeare, Moore, Burns, Byron, Scott, Carleton, Lever and others, to- gether with a large number of Catholic books and Collier's Cyclopcedia, one of the most com- plete and comprehensive works of the kind in existence. These books are sold on the installment plan, thus affording to those of moderate means rare opportunities to secure a library without feeling the cost. The Indi- anapolis agency was ebtablished by Mr. Holy in 1877 and removed to its present location in August, 1882. Mr. Holy is a native of County Cork, Ireland, and was horn in 1843. He came to this country with his parents when but four years of age and his early life was spent in New York City. He was variously employed until about one year previous to establishing the Indianapolis agency, at which time he became associated with his present branch of business as general agent in other places with Mr. Collier. Numerous sub- agents are employed from this office and the sales are rapidly attaining immense propor- tions throughout this section. I. N. HEIMS & CO., Fancy Goods, House Furnishings, etc., 44 AND 46 East Washington St. This firm comprises I. N. Heims and Sam- uel Harowitz, who through fair dealing and honest treatment of all with whom they have had business relations, have caused the "Nov- elty Store" of Indianapolis to be a household phrase in Indiana. Their stock comprises a full line of house furnishing goods, including china, porcelain and stone china, in dinner, tea and chamber ware, both plain and decor- ated, lamps, fancy goods, toys, albums, jewelry, vases, toilet sets, glassware, children's car- riages, etc. They are extensive manufacturers of picture frames, brackets, etc. They sell both at wholesale and retail and have an ever increasing trade. From a very small begin- ning in 1873, the Novelty Dollar Store has grown into vast and beautiful proportions, and they will this autumn commence their second decade with every assurance of prosperity. GATES & PRAY, Livery and Boarding Stables, 73 and 75 Wabash St.; Market St. Stables North of East Market. The present partnership of this concerji was- formed in 1863. The firm occupies commo- dious buildings inlthe rear of the Grand Opera House fronting on Wabash St. On East Mar- ket Space their stables occupy 202^ feet, with a depth of 65 feet, with a stabling' capacity for lis horses, known as Market stables, where they make a specialty of buying and selling horses on their own account as well as on commission. The stables facing East Market are exclusively used for feed and sale stables, while the one in the rear of the Grand Opera House is used for boarding and general livery, where they have a fine assortment of first class buggies, carriages and safe horses for hire, and make a specialty of furnishing car- riages for funerals, weddings or pleasure par- ties and for convej'ing tourists, commercial travelers and others to distant points. The premises at this location are 40x80 feet in dimensions and two stories in height. Mr. A, B. Gates is a native and lifelong resident of In- diana, and was born in Fayette, Fayette Co., in, 1825. In 1845 he carried on a farm and lumber business in that county, and in 1859. he opened a livery stable at Dublin, where he remained until 1863, when he removed to Indianapolis and commenced business at his present location. Mr. William Pray, a native of Ohio, was born in Preble County, that state, in 1836. In i860 he removed to Dublin, Ind., and engaged in the livery business, re- maining there until the formation of the pres- ent partnership as above stated. Mr. Pray has general charge of the livery department, while upon Mr. Gates devolves the manage- ment of the feed and sale stables. Both mem- bers of the firm are thorough judges of horse fiesh and gentlemen of long exi)erience in this. special branch of business. T. S. WILSON & SON, Groceries and Provisions, 53 North Delaware St. Mr. T. S. Wilson, the senior member of this representative firm, commenced business in this city in 1872, then located in Vance Block, and removed to the present stand in 1876, the annual transactions of the firm ag- gregating from $15,000 to $18,000. The stock carried comprises the best varieties of staple and fancy groceries, confectionery, nuts, fruits, cigars, tobacco, canned goods, fresh butter, cheese, eggs, produce and provisions. Mr. T. S. Wilson is a native of New York City and was born in 1828. He came West when quite 526 STATE Ot" INDIANA. young, first locating at Dayton, O., and subse- quently removing to Buffalo, N. Y. In 1848 he came to Indianapolis and was for 12 years in the employ of Messrs. Osgood, Smith & Co. In 1861 he enlisted in Company E, 4th Wisconsin Infantry, and was in the battles of Port Hudson, Fort Bismuth, on the Talla- hatchie, Savannah, Baton Rouge, and was for a time with Ben Butler at New Orleans. He was honorably discharged and returned in 1S64 to this city, where in 1865 he was ap- pointed Chief of Police, serving creditably until 1S68, when he was re-elected, but de- clined the position. His son, Mr. Charles Wilson, was born in this ^tv in 1852, and withdrew from this firm in 1882 to accept a position as postal clerk. F'or some years he controlled the Martindale Block Tea Store and was succeeded in this firm by his brother, Mr. Horace H. Wilson, who was born in this city in 1856. D. MUSSMAN, Grain, Flour and Feed, 544 South Meridian St. This house dates its origin to 1864, when it was founded by the present enterprising pro- prietor and his brother, the latter subsequently retiring. The premises occupied for sales and storage purposes comprise the spacious two' story double warehouse 32x120 feet in dimen- sions, where is carried a general line of the choicest brands of family flour, mill feed, grain and staple and fancy groceries of all kinds. Mr. Mussman also manufactures all varieties of bolted meal and feed meal, employing steam power for grinding and shelling corn and for other purposes associated with this department of his business, to which he de- votes his personal attention and furnishes, employment to five assistants. His trade has largely increased m volume since the first few years of the existence of the house and now extends not only to all sections of the city but to the adjacent territory. Mr. Mussman is a native of Germany, where he was born in 1842, and since becoming a resident of this city has taken an active interest in the growth, development and progress of its commercial welfare and prosperity. He is at the present time serving a second term as a member of the Board of Aldermen. A. CAYLOR, Lake Ice, Nos. 218 East Washington St. and 30 South Noble St. The industrial enterprise of Mr. A. Caylor of this city, demands prominent recognition among the commercial enterprises of Indiana- polis. The ice furnished by him to consumers in the city during the warm months is of very superior quality, unsurpassed for purity and freedom from disagreeable substances, secured from the lake at La Porte, Ind., where he has large ice houses with immense storage capac- ity, keeping a large supply at his depot. No. 30 South Noble St., from which his delivery wagons, five in number, are daily supplied during the season. His ofKces are located at No. 218 East Washington' St. and at No. 30 South Noble St., and orders left at either place will receive prompt attention, or through tele- phone. Mr. Caylor is a native and Jifelong resident of Indianapolis and was born in 1842. During ihe war of the rebellion he enlisted in Compan}- A, 7ofh Regiment Indiana Volun- teers in 1863, and with that organization par- ticipated m the battle of Russellville, Ky., soon after which he was honorably discharged on account of physical disability and returned to this city. He was for twelve years engaged in the flour and feed business at 177 Indiana Ave., and conducted the grocery business until 1882. He inaugurated his present enter- prise in 1878. In the season of 1882 he han- dled on an average twenty-five tons of ice per day and is prepared to do a much larger busi- ness this season. STEPHEN GRAY, Merchant Tailor, 18 North Penn- sylvania St. The i-ecognized headquarters of fashion in this department of commercial and industrial enterprise is the popular establishment of Mr. Stephen Gray at No. 18 North Pennsylvania St. This house was established in 1S69, since which time it has steadily grown in public favor and in the extent of its annual transac- tions. The premises occupied at this location are 18x75 feet in dimensions, where is con- stantly carried in stock an admirably selected line of the choicest fabrics for gentlemen's wear of both foreign and American manufac- ture from which patrons may make their selections. The cutting department is pre- sided over by Mr. Gray in person, who has devoted the "greater portion of his life to the business in which he is engaged and is justly celebrated for the perfect fits which in- variably characterize his suits and garments. He manufactures to order in the most fashion- able stvle and perfect fit suits ranging in price from $25 to $60, according to the material employed. S. B. CORBALEY, Groceries and Produce, 414 West Washington St. Mr. Corbaley commenced business at his present location in 1869, where he occupies a two story brick building 16x60 feet in dimen- sions, the first floor being used as salesroom, where he carries a good assortment of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, sugars, spices, fruits, canned goods, farm and dairy produce, provisions, cigars, tobacco, notions, etc. Mr. Corbaley transacts a flourishing and lucrative business which he is not desirous of increas- ing by the credit system, and is at the present time perfecting arrangements to do a strictly cash business,' believing this system to be more advantageous to his patrons and beneficial to his own interests. He is ably assisted in the CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 527 rmanagement of his sales department by his ■wife and employs one wagon lor delivery pur- poses. Mr. Corbaley is a native of Marion iCounty, Ind., and was born in 1834. He re- moved to Marshall County when seventeen years old, occupying the position of Deputy County Clerk, and afterward Deputy Clerk to the County Recorder. In iS6i he removed -to Marion County, and a year later came Indianapolis, where he filled various positions •in the difterent county offices and was em- ployed as bookkeeper for Messrs. Spiegel, •Thoms & Co. for three years. ■W. O. PATTERSON, Livery and Bo.\kding Stables, No. 80 Court St. The livery and boarding stables of Mr. W. ■O. Patterson at No. 80 Court St., were estab- lished in 1869 and came into the possession of -the present proprietor in 1877, at which time he succeeded Mr. John T. Pressly in the man- agement of the business. The stables have a frontage "of 67^ feefon Court St. and a depth .of 100 feet, and are fitted up with all the mod- .ern conveniences with ample accommodations for forty-three horses. The livery department is equipped with a fine stock of single and .double carriages, buggies, road wagons, pho- tons, etc., and fifteen horses are kept for hire. Mr. Patterson has also from twenty-five to thirty boarders belonging to business men and ■Others, and employs six experienced hostlers and assistants. This establishment pays espe- cial attention to the buying and selling. of fine horses for family use, for driving or riding purposes. His livery rigs are among the finest 'and most stylish in the city, and orders by telephone will receive prompt attention. Mr. Patterson, who is a native and lifelong resident of Indianapolis, was born in i S49. J. A. BLACK, Groceries, Produce, etc., 211 Chris- tian Ave. At the above location a commodious and conveniently arranged salesroom 20x55 feet in dimensions is occupied for the display of a .choice and select assortment of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, sugars, spices, fruits, canned goods, farm and dairy produce, provisions, flour and feed, cigars and tobacco and a general stock of table and culinary sup- plies. The average valuation of his stock is , about $2,000, and his annual transactions now . exceed $30,000. Mr. Black is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., and was born in 1852. He removed to Indianapolis in 1873, where he . entered the grocery store of Mr. J. R. Wil- liams, on Ash St., remainng for one year, when he accepted a similar position with Mr. Walton, then conducting the house of which Mr. Black is now sole proprieior, with whom he remained as a clerk for about six years, be- ing admitted to an interest in the business as a partner with Mr. Walton in 1880, In the following year Mr. Walton retired, and under the judicious administration of Mr. Black the business has increased fully 20 per cent, and is entitled to recognition among the leading re- tail grocery houses of the Capital City. LEVY & SCHOFIELD, Livery, Sale and Exchange Stables, Nos. 27 AND 29 North Alabama St. The stables occupied by this firm at the location above designated cover a ground space of 72x144 feet and have ample facilities for accommodating 80 horses and 150 mules at one time. The firm are always prepared to purchase outright, receive on consignment or make liberal advances upon horses, mules, or carriages. Mr. Abram Levy is a native of France and was born in 1855. He came to this country in 1872, and alter residing in Cleveland, O., for three years, where he was engaged in selling goods and dealing in cattle and stock, became a resident of Indianapolis in 1876, and was principally engaged in trading in stock and horses prior to the formation of the present partnership in 187S. He is a son- in-law of Mr. Felix Deitch, who is so well and favorably known throughout this section of the country. Mr. George K. Schofield was born in Johnson County, Ind , in 1854 ^"^ came to this city with his parents in 1875, and soon afterward became int. rested in this busi- ness. His father. Dr. N. M. Scliofield, was a well known and eminent physician, formerly of this city but recently of Winfield, Kan., where he died in November, 1882. Both members of this representative firm stand high in this community as gentlemen of un- impeachable probity and integrity. N. HOFMEISTER, Groceries, Provisions, etc., Nos. 348 AND 350 East New York St. This business was established as early as 1859. In 1868 Mr. Hofmeister erected his present store and residence, a two story brick building with basement 48x50 feet in dimen- sions, on a lot owned by him 48x100 feet in size. That portion occupied for business pur- poses is 48x50 feet in dimensions, where is carried a stock of the choicest varieties of sta- ple and fancy groceries, table and culinary supplies, farm and dairy products, provisions, notions, choice family flour, meal, mill feed, etc. The trade, which is now well established, ranges from $10,000 to $12,000 per annum. Mr. Hofmeister is a native of Bavaria, Ger- many, and was born in 1827. He came to the United States in 1847, landing at New York. He first went to Rochester, then to Hohl, in that state, and afterward to Brockport, where he learned the trade of boot and shoe maker. He then went to Chicago, and from thence to Oswego, III., and then returned to Rochester, N. Y. He subsequently resided' in Toledo, O., afterward went to Fremont, O., and came to this city in 1857. Mr. Hofmeister has suc- ceeded in acquiring a handsome competency and is one of our most highly respected citizens. 528 STATE OF INDIANA. JAMES M, BUCHANAN, Iron Road Plows, Wagons, &c., 25 to 29 S. East St. and 233 E. Washington St. We desire to call special attention to the establishment of Mr. James M. Buchanan, whose office is located at No. 25 South East St., with warerooms located at No. 233 East Washington St. and manufactory at Nos. 25, 27 and 29 South East St. This enterprise was inaugurated in this city about 18 years ago on a comparatively moderate scale at the location now occupied by the manufacturicig depart- ment, where tne premises have a frontage of 60 feet and a depth of 150 feet. The ware- rooms on East Washington St. are two stor- ies in height and 20x130 feet in dimensions, where are constantly carried in stock full lines of the various articles manufactured at these Iron Eoad Plow, Pateat secur.;d Jnly 25, 1833, works, consisting of the celebrated iron road, plows made by Mr. Buchanan, exclusively from iron and steel and especially adapted to railroad, street and township work, patented July 25, 1882; heavy wagons, brick beds, coal, lime, farm and clay carts, spring wagons, open and top buggies, steel scrapers, brick barrows, boulder pounders, buck-boards, two horse gravel rakes, sewer caps, etc. Mr Buchanan has the amplest facilities for the manufacture of all kinds of special work to order and for repairing wood and iron work of wagons, agri- cultural implements, machinery, etc. From 12 to 14 skilled and experienced workmen are employed in the manufacturing department and an annual business is transacted of from $15,000 to $20,000. The iron road plows manufactured by this house are shipped to all sections of the Union and especially to the Western states and territories. For the espe- cial purposes for which they are intended, these plows are unsurpassed by any others in the market and have received the highest commendation from the leading contractors in all parts of the country who have given them a trial. Mr. James M. Buchanan is a native and lifelong resident of this city and was born in 1837. He learned his trade in this city with his father and worked at it until the outbreak of the rebellion, when in 1862 he entered the service of his country as Captain of Company D, 79th Volunteer Infantry, which was at- tached to the command of General Buell in the grand old Army of the Cumberland, and with that gallant organization participated in many of the most remarkable and impbrtantt engagements of the war, among which may- be especially mentioned the Battle of Crabi Orchard, the eventful campaigns in Kentucy and Tennessee. During the two days' fight at Murfreesboro . the regiment did effective- service in General Wood's Division of the 4th Corps de Armie, and at Chicamauga his com- mand was the first to reach the summit of Lookout Mountain during the famous "Batr tie Above the Clouds." Previous to reaching this point, however, Captain Buchanan re- ceived a severe gun shot wound through the- neck, disabling him for further military ser- vice. He came North on a leave of absence and was honorably discharged in 1864. His brother, Mr. Andrew A Buchanan, who has charge of the blacksmithing departrfient, was born in this city in 1845. Long before attaining his majority he enlisted in the service of his country, and as a non- commissioned officer in the 70th Indiana Volunteers par- ticipated in all the campaigns, and battles of Sherman's vic- torious array fromChattanooga. to Atlanta, and in the memora- ble march from "Atlanta to the Sea." Another brotherof this "fighting family," Mr. David M. Buchanan, was a Sergeant in Company D, 79th Indiana Infantry, and becoming disablted for active service from sickness, was sent to the Army hospital and subsequently was appoint- ed Acting Quartermaster's Sergeant and then Commissary Sergeant at Nashville, Tenn. The general tjnanagement of this extensive- business devolves upon Mr. Joseph W. Buchanan, who was born in Indianapolis in 1S55 and who has been associated with the- operations of this house for the past ten, years and whose thorough practical and business experience has given prominence to the pro- ducts of this house arid in no small degree contributed to the fame of this city as a busi- ness and manufacturing center. No. 12 NORTHT FREIBERG & FIEDLER, Saddles, Harness, etc., Delaware St. Among those houses which have acquired an enviable reputation for the superior excel- lence of work turned out, we would espe- cially mention that: of Messrs. Freiberg & Fiedler, whose salesroom and manufactory is located at No. 12 North Delaware St., west of the Court House, where a room 16x30 feet in dimensions is occupied and' a stock carried consisting of fine and heavy single and double- harness of their own manufacture, together with a full line of saddles, bridles, collars, hames, blankets, whips, brushes, combs and horse equipments and clothing generally. This firm makes a leading specialty of manu- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 529 facturing harness to order, their prices ranging from $8 to $50 for light single and from $25 to $35 for heavy single and from $25 to $125 per set for double harness, according to quality and finish. The business was originally es- tablished in 1871 by Mr. J. C. Herd, the pres- ent firm assuming the ownership and control in 1876, succeeding Mr. Shoenberg. Both members of the firm are practical harness makers of many years experience and devote their personal attention to the business, em- ploying three competent assistants. They are both natives of Germany, Mr. J. Freiberg having been born in 1850 and Mr. E. Fiedler in 1849. They have by their energy and thorough reliability established a prosperous and lucrative trade, derived from both city and country, which is steadily increasing with each succeeding season. JOHN McELWEE, Groceries and Provisions, 250 East Ohio St., Cor. East St. Founded in 1S79, the trade of this house has steadily increased and will bear favorable com- parison with that of any contemporaneous establishment in this section of the city. The premises occupied for sa^es and storage pur- poses embrace the first floor and basement at this location, each 18x60 feet in dimensions, fitted up with all the modern conveniences and fixtures, including a telephone, communicating with all sections of the city, and the stock car- ried includes a general line of the choicest varieties of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coifees, sugars, spices, canned goods, fruits, vegetables, produce, provisions, table and culi- nary supplies, tobacco, cigars, notions, sta- tionery and grocers' sundries generally. One horse and wagon is used for delivering mer- chandise to patrons in any section of the city, and all orders, whether by mail or given in person, receive prompt and careful attention. Mr. John McElwee, the enterprising proprie- tor, is a native of Cincinnati, 0., and was born in 1831. He has been a resident of Indianap- olis for many years and was formerly engaged in the wood working department of one of the leading machine shops in the city prior to em- barking in his present successtul commercial enterprise. NATHAN RAYMOND, Chemist and Druggist, No. 302 Mas- sachusetts Ave. The establishment of this gentleman, who has had an experience of nearly half a cen- tury as chemist and druggist, was opened by him in 1878 and a flourishing and prosperous h-ade has been established. His salesroom, which is 22x40 feet in dimensions, is fitted up in modern metropolitan style and stocked with the choicest and purest varieties of drugs and chemicals, the leading standard proprietary medicines, paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, im- ported and domestic cigars, tobacco, notions, stationery, toilet articles and druggists' sun- dries in great variety. The prescription de- partment is a special feature of this reliable house and a large trade is transacted in this line. Mr. Raymond has also a fine soda foun- tain, from > which in its appropriate season the best and coldest soda water is dispensed with pure fruit syrups. Mr. Raymond is a native of New York State, and was born in Washington County in 1817. He was edu- cated to the business in early life, his first association with the trade dating back to 1S31, when he was employed as a clerk in the phar- macy of . W. C. Raymond & Co. at Elba, Genesee. County, N. Y. He afterward re- moved to Warsaw, where he opened an estab- leshment in company with Dr. Augustus Frank, and, remained for six years, when he removed to Barrie Center, Orleans County, and conducted a similar establishment for three or four years, when he decided to come West and located at Cambridge City, Ind., in 1848, where he remained until 1S72, at which time he became a resident of Indianapolis. In 1874 he opened a drug store at No. 98 North Illinois St., opposite the old Academy of Music, removing to his present location in 1878, as above stated. STOtrt^ & RAU, Coal and Coke, 77 West Market St. Mr. H. B. Stout, the projector and founder of this representative commercial enterprise, is a native, of Indiana and was born at Greens- burg, Decatur County, January 22, 1849. He commenced business as an operator in coal in this city in September, 1866, conducting a yard for its sale until the winter of 1872-73 when he became interested in a coal mine in Clay County, which was worked and operated under the prm name and style of Stout, Sarkie & Co., after which he returned to Indianapolis and opened a coal yard again in connection with Mr. Jones, the style of firm being Stout & Jones. He subsequently accepted positions successively with the firms' of Cobb & Bran- ham and Engle & Drew. In 1879 he com- menced business at his present location, which he conducted alone until June i, 1882, when by the admission of Mr. Ben. Rau the firm became as at present. The office and yards are located at No. 77 West Market St., where there is ample storage capacity for 300 car loads of coal and where is constantly car- ried a large stock of the best grades of hard and soft coal for manufacturing or domestic purposes, which the firm will deliver in either large or small quantities at the lowest market rates. Twelve assistants, one salesman and one bookkeeper are regularly employed, and the annual transactions of this house exceed $100,000. Mr. Stout commenced life as a poor boy and has by his own exertions attained his present position among the representative self made men of the West. At the present time he is a member of the City Council from the Second Ward and Secretary of the Police Board. Mr. Ben. Rau was born in Hancock 13 530 STATE OF INDIANA. County, Ind., May lo, 184.1, and while quite a young man took a half interest in a grist mill in Glen Valley, south of the city. He subse- quently filled numerous positions of responsi- bility and trust and became interested in his present business in June, 1882. C. FRIEDGEN, Boots and Shoes, No. 21 North Penn- sylvania St. As a worthly representative ol the selfmade men and successful merchants of our times, no better illustration need be sought than Mr. C. Friedgen, who has for more than twenty years been identified with the boot and shoe trade of Indianapolis, commencing at the foot ot the ladder, and yet is to-day proprietor of one of the most popular and extensive retail business houses of the Capital City, transact- ing in 18S1 a business of $45,000, and in 1882 more than $50,000. His popular emporium occupies the spacious and commodious four story brick building at No. 21 North Pennsyl- vania St. 20x90 feet in dimensions, which is fitted up in modern metropolitan style and tastefully arranged for the advantageous dis- play of an admirably selected stock of boots, shoes, gaiters, slippers, etc., from the best and most reliable manufacturers of the Union. He employs in the sales and manufacturing departments six assistants and makes a promi- nent specialty of the manufacture of gentle- men's fine boots and shoes to order. Mr. Friedgen is a native ot Germany and was born in 1S37. He came to this country when but eleven years of age and learned the trade of shoemaker here. He established his present successful business in 1862 on a very modei'ate scale, at that time doing his own work, but he has steadily advanced until his establishment ranks among the leading ones of its class in the city. G. W. VAN SICKLE, Groceries and Provisions, Nos. 50 AND 60 Clifford Ave. This business was established by its enter- prising proprietor in 1874. In June, 1S82, a disastrous fire occurred which almost entirely destroyed the building and stock. He soon after opened his store near his former location and proceeded t3o erect a new business block on the cite of the old one. The present build- ing is a fine substantial brick structure two stories high, with a frontage of 45 feet on Cliiford Ave., with an average depth of 50 feet, used with cellars and first floor for gen- eral salesroom, while the rear portion is used for drive way and stabling purposes and feed department. The upper portion of the rear is used for storing hay and feed, while the upper portion of the front is used for public hall, which will be known as Van Sickle's Hall. His store is stocked at all times with a choice and desirable line of staple and fancy groceries for family use, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, fruits, vegetaljles, provisions, produce and general home supplies, and two wagons are kept constantly employed delivering mer- chandise 10 patron.s in various sections of the city. The annual transactions of this repre- sentative house, which are steadily increasing with each succeeding year, now aggregate fully $35,000. Mr. Van Sickle is a native and lifelong resident of this county and was born in 1844. In 1S63 he enlisted as a private in Cofripany K, I32d Regiment Indiana Volun- teers and served with that command until honorably discharged on account ot physical disability. He makes a prominent specialty of handling only the better grades of merchan- dise, while his prices are uniformly as low as the lowest. J. F. RESENER & SON, Family Groceri&s, 179 North East St., Corner of Lockerbie. This representative house had its origin in 1866, when it was established by Mr. J. F. Resener and W. F. Resener at its present location, where upon a lot 50x100 feet in dimensions .is erected a commodious and con- veniently arranged two story building 50x60 feet, with cellars. The salesroom proper is 16x50 feet in size, with an additional apartment in the rear for the storage of baled hay, straw, feed and heavy merchandise. The stock em- braces a general variety of desirable family groceries, both staple and fancy, teas, coffees, spices, fruits, sugars, canned goods and home supplies. A wagon is employed for delivering merchandise to patrons in any section of the city free of charge, and the annual transactions of this popular house will range from $10,000 to $12,000. J. F. Resener is a native of Ger- many and was born in 1815. He came to the United States in 1840, landing at Baltimore and coming direct to this city secured employ- ment as driver of a dray. ' He subsequently settled on a farm near here, coming to this city in 1866 to engage in his present mercantile enterprise. His son and partner, Mr. C. F.W. Resener, was born in 1849 near this city and came here with his father in 1866, and has since that time been associated with him in business. O. H. SMITH, Bakery and Ice Cream Parlors, Cor. Ohio and Noble Sts. This enterprise was established as recently as in the spring of 1882 at the corner of Noble St. and Fletcher Ave., and in August removed to its present location. The first floor of the building at this location, 20x60 feet in dimen- sions,' has been fitted up in a most attractive manner expressly for this business, the front portion being occupied as general salesroom for the best varieties of family bread, rolls, cakes, pies, confectionery, tobaccos and cigars, etc., while the rear portion is furnished as an ice cream and oyster pailor, where these deli- cacies are served in their appropriate season in every style. Mr. Smith, while transacting CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 531 a general bakery business,' makes a leading specialty of manufacturing to order ornamental and fancy cakes for weddings, parties, festivals, «tc., and of supplying families and parties with the choicest varieties of ice cream in any ■desired quantity, and the' best Baltimore and ■deep sea oysters in bulk or in cans in their season. A wagon is kept for the prompt de- livery of merchandise to patrons in any sec- tion of the city, and the facilities enjoyed at this model establishment are not surpassed by those of any contemporaneous house in the city. Mr. Smith, who is a native and lifelong resident of this city, was born in iS5'?, and prior to the establishment of his present suc- cessful business was for six years in the em- ploy of Mr. Brice in this city. W. H. POTTER, Photographer, Cor. Washington and IiLLiNois Sts., Entrance on North Illinols St. Mr. Potter, who is an experienced practical photographer, commenced business at his present location in 1875, where he has an ele- gantly appointed and spacious reception room and operating rooms equipped with the latest and most approved appliances and apparatus for the successful prosecution of the business in all its departments. The reception parlors are in charge of an accomplished lady assist- ant and are pleasantly arranged and hand- somely furnished, affording a pleasant waiting room for the numerous patrons who can always find entertainment and profitable amusement in an inspection of the elegant creations of his artistic skill. Mr. Potter makes a specialty of card and cabinet por- traits, his prices being the very lowest con- sistent with first class work. Mr. Potter is a native of Pennsylvania and was born at Brad- ford in 1841. He commenced life as a school teacher at Mansfield, O., and during the war of the rebellion .served as a member of the Third Ohio Cavalry in 1S61, participating in all its campaigns and engagements, was pres- ent at the capture of Jefferson Davis and re- ceived an honorable discharge in 1866, after more than four years of army life, entering on his own accord as Captain of his company. The enterprise and skill exhibited in his art since coming to this city has secured for him a position among the leading artists of the West for the beauty and fine finish of his pro- ductions. W. H. KEELY & SON, Groceries and Provisions, Cor. Mar- ket and Noble Sts. The popular grocery house located at the corner of Market and Noble Sts., was origi- nally established in 1859 by Mr. W. H. Keely, who occupied it for nine consecutive years. He has since sold out his interests several times and again re-established the business, the last time being in July, 1882, when he opened ■with an entirely fresh stock, comprising a gen- eral line of staple and fancy family groceries, flour, feed, etc. The premises embrace the main salesroom, 18x60 feet in dimensions, on the corner, occupied for general grocery stogk, and an additional room 16x60 feet for the flour and feed department. The present firm of W. H. Keely & Son was organized three years ago and is well and favorably known to- resi- dents of this section of the citj and in com- mercial circles. Mr. W. H. Keely is a native of Butler County, O , and was born in 1824. He came to this city with his parents when less than one year of age and remembers 48 years ago, when Indianapolis was a frontier town with not more than 1,200 inhabitants. He is a bricklayer by trade and assisted in the erection of the old State House buildmg, and with his son, who is also a bricklayer, was employed for about two years upon the new State Capital. He has accumulated considera- ble property and owns valuable real estate in various sections of the city. Mr. John B. Keely, his son, is a native and lifelong rest- dent of Indianapolis and was born in i860. He became associated with his father in busi- ness affairs in 1879 and in the present busi- ness in 18S2. ANTHONY FRANCE, General Merchandise, 314 Massa- chusetts Ave. The commodious buildings occupied for business purposes at this eligible location are owned and were erected by Mr. Prange ex- pressly, for the accommodation of his own trade. The main salesroom, fronting on Mas- sachusetts Ave., 24 feet, has a depth of 90 feet, in the rear of which is a room 40x20 feet, de- voted to the storage of flour, feed, etc., and a building 25x40 feet in size, used as a stable. The stock carried embraces a full and com- plete assortment of foreign and' American dry goods, staple and fancy groceries, tinware, tobacco and cigars, notions, fancy goods, flour and feed, provisions, farm and dairy produce, foreign and domestic fi uits, game, poultry and oysters in season and in fact a general and comprehensive assortment of family and table supplies, small wares, etc. The fixtures and appointments are of the most approved mod- ern construction and include two large refrig- erators for the storage of butter and perisha- ble articles, telephone and all the latest im- provements. Five assistants are employed in the Sales department and two wagons used for delivery purposes. The average valuation of stock carried will reach fully $8,000 and the sales, which in 1881 exceeded $60,000, will during the present year considerably overrun that amount. Mr. Prange was born near Price Minden, Westphalia, Prussia, in 1841, and came to this country in 1S64, locating in Indianapoli" the same year. He was subse- quently engaged as a clerk in the grocery house of his brother, Mr. Charles Prange, and afterward admitted to an interest in the busi- ness, the partnership continuing for 11 years, at the expiration of which time Mr. Anthony 532 STATE OF INDIANA. Prange withdrew from the firm and opened a store at No. 301 Massachusetts Ave., which he conducted successfully until December, 1879, when he took possession of his present quar- ters. HENRY SCHWINGE, Dealer in Teas, Coffees, Sugars, ETC., 31 North Pennsylvania St. Of the numerous houses engaged in the grocery trade, that of Henry Schwinge is worthy of mention, occupying as it does a prominent position among the leading houses devoted to this branch of trade. The premises occupied is a substantial three story brick on one of the principal business thoroughfares of the city, in close proximity to the Postoffice. Fitted "up in metropolitan style, with all the modern conveniences, elevator, telephone, etc., stocked with full lines of staple and fancy groceries, foreign and domestic fruits, canned goods, culinary supplies of all goods apper- taining to this line of business. This house holds the agency for the celebrated Brocton sparkling and still wines and brandies of the vintage of 1870, '71, '72 and '73. The force employed are five men, one dray and two de- livery wagons. The average stock carried is about $20,000, while the annual business will exceed $100,000. Mr. Swinge was born in Bremen, Germany, in 1S44 and came to the United States in 1851 and to Indianapolis m 1866. He has followed his present business without interruption for over 17 years, but has been closely identified with this branch of in- dusti-y since boyhood. S. N. GOLD & CO., Commission Merchants, No. 78 East Maryland St. One of the leading commission houses in the city of Indianapolis making a specialty of handling in their appropriate season consign- ments of fruits and produce indigineous to our western soil and climate is that which under the firm name and style of S. N. Gold & Co. has for the past five years occupied a promi- nent position. This firm succeeded the old established house of G. G. Holman, which was originally established in 1864 and which for a period of about 14 years conducted a suc- cessful business in this line. The premises occupied at No. 78 East Maryland St., are 34x55 feet in dimensions, and four assistants are regularly employed in the sales and office department. This house disposes of large quantities of fruits, vegetables and farm pro- duce generally during the su-mmer and autumn months to the trade in Indianapolis and vicin- ity, and receive and solicit consignments of merchandise from different sections of this and adjoining states, guaranteeing prompt and satisfactory returns and remittances. Being fully informed at all times as to the state of the market and current rates of merchandise in this line, their quotations may be regarded as reliable, and all business entrusted to their care will receive prompt and personal atten- tion. Mr. Gold is a native of Tarlton, Picka- way County, O., and was born in 1S41. He came to this city with his parents when but five years ot age. BROWN BROS., Manufacturers of Fred. A. Brown's Standard Flavoring Extracts, Es- sences, etc.; Factory, Sturm Ave. Among the manufacturing enterprises which hold a higher significance on account of their relations to the home, there are none which command more universal consideration than such as relate to the manufacture of flavoring extracts, whose excellence and purity become an object of interest both to dealers and con- sumers. The business of this house had its origin ten years ago, at which time it was commenced in a comparatively small way by Mr. F. A. Brown, by whom the business was continued up to the organization of the pres- ent firm. A marked feature of this house has been its success in the production of articles of standard value, both with dealers and con- sumers, on account of the .high grades and uniform purity of its general products and specialties. This result has been attained by a determination to secure the highest purity in. the employment of the most thorough skill and to acknowledge no superiors among it& contemporaries east or west, depending upon a discriminating public for a proper apprecia- tion of such products as compared with im- pure and adulterated compounds. The list of pure fruit extracts and essences manufactured, by this house embraces lemon, strawberry, raspberry, vanilla, pine-apple, orange, rose, ginger ale, meade, root beer, bananna, cherry, currant, sarsaparilla, coffee, cinnamon, pep- permint, winter green, etc. These goods find a ready sale wherever they have been tried and are handled by the principal jobbing and retail dealers. The annual transactions of this house show a gradual increase, and with their increased facilities for manufacturing the finest goods known to the trade, it is destined to occupy a prominent position among the man- ufacturers of the Capital City. GEORGE DOERR, Groceries and Provisions, 249 Davi- son St. Established in July, 1879, the progress of this establishment has been characterized by a steadily increasing trade. The salesroom, which is 18x50 feet in dimensions, is kept con- stantly stocked with a full line of staple and fancy family groceries, choice teas and coffees canned goods, pure spices, confectioneries, cigars, tobacco, salt and smoked meats, queens and glass ware, provisions, produce, notions, and in fact all articles pertaining to this special branch of trade. Mr. Doerr is a native of Nassau, Germany, and was born in 1830. He came to America in 1847, landing at Quebec, Canada, and with his parents came direct to CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 533 this cit3j. Soon after ai-riving here, by the death of his father and sister, Mr. Doerr was thrown upon his own resources. He obtained emploj'ment at whatever avocation he could find and conducted a boarding house for about five years previous to embarking in the gro- cery trade, where by a uniform system of fair dealing he has secured a large and established trade. ADAM GRIFFIN, Tents and Awnings, i8 West Mary- land St. The tent and awning manufactory of Mr. Adam Griffin was established in this city as recently as April, 1882, although its enterpris- ing proprietor had for six years previously been identified with a prominent concern in the same line. He occupies at No. 18 West Maryland St. two floors of the spacious build- ing, 22x50 feet each in dimensions, and an ad- ditional room 50x100 feet in size for manufac- turing purposes. He manufactures to order and carries canstantly in stock a great variety of tents and awnings, waterproof wagon cov- ers, hammocks and camp cots and other arti- cles, from heavy or light Russian duck can- vass, making a specialty of waterproof covers for all kinds of merchandise and machinery. He has established a thriving business, which is rapidly increasing. Mr. Griffin is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana. SCHULMEYER BROS., Staple and Fancy Groceries, St. Mary and Alabama Sts. The model grocery at the above location contains the choicest varieties of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, sugars, spices, syrups, fruits, canned goods, farm and dairy produce, salt and smoked meats, dressed poul- try, table and culinary supplies, cigars, tobacco, notions and a general line of articles pertaining to this department of commercial enterprise. It was established in 1877 and occupies a com- modious and neatly arranged salesroom 20x50 feet in dimensions, fitted up in the most ap- proved modern style, with all the latest fix- tures and appliances, including a telephone by which orders may be sent from any section of the city. Two assistants are employed and two wagons for delivering merchandise to j)atrons. The average valuation of stock and fixtures will not fall short of $3,900 and their sales, which last year exceeded. $.20,000, will undoubtedly reach a much higher figure for 1883. Mr. William Schulmeyer is a native of Germany and was born in Hesse Darmstadt in 1853. He came to this country with his parents when but two years of age. They landed at New York and came direct to this city. Mr. S. first engaged in the bakery busi- ness, learning the trade with Mr. Charles Keefer, at Greencastle, Ind., where he re- mained for five years. He also worked at his trade in this city prior to the formation of the present partnership in 1877. Mr. John Schul- meyer is a native and lifelong resident of this city and was born in 1858. He learned the jew- elry trade with Mr. F. Weber, and was em- ployed by him for five years previous to embarking in his present business. The members of the firm are reliable in all busi- ness transactions and all representations made by them will be found to accord strictly with the facts. J. WESLEY BENNETT, Artist, No. 863^ East Market St. Among our most noted local artists may be appropriately mentioned in this connection Mr. J. Wesley Bennett, whose studio is located at No. 86J4 East Market St., where he devotes his attention exclusively to the execution of fine portraits in India ink, crayon and water colors and to copying and enlarging old pic- tures in the highest style of art. Mr. Bennett has had a practical experience of more than 12 years in this distinctive departrnent of art, and the portraits ex.ecuted by him are not sur- passed for lifelike appearance, beauty of finish and faithfulness to nature by those of any contemporaneous artist in the West. Mr. Ben- nett is the inventor of an improved process of applying colors, not known to the profession or in use by any other artist, which ensures a marked improvement in the appearance of his work over those painted in the ordinary man- ner. Mr. Bennett, who is a native of Ohio, was born in 1845 and is a natural artist, who has spent many years in perfecting himself in the art to which he has devoted his attention, and his portraits are universally pronounced unrivalled. E. A. WEST, Manufacturer of Confectionery, 98 Massachusetts Ave. This enterprise, known as "the little candy store around the corner," which is now re- garded as one of the established institutions of the Capital City, was inaugurated upon ' a comparatively moderate scale in 1879 by its present wideawake and enterprising proprie- tor with but a small cash capital but with a determination to merit and achieve success by the manufacture of first class merchandise. The .candy manufactured here is made from the purest sugar, while the flavoring extracts employed contain no poisonous or deleterous substances. Mr. West transacts an exclu- sively retail business, and since establishing the house has been compelled to double the size of his original premises and his sales have increased more than 300 per cent over those of the first year. Two lady assistants are employed, Mr. West giving his personal attention to the general supervision of the sales and manufacturing departments. Mr. West is a native of Crawfordsville, Ind., and was born in 1847. He subsequently removed to Des Moines, la., where he learned the trade of confectioner and returned to Indianapolis in 1879. 534 STATE OF INDIANA. INDIANAPOLIS WOOD-TURNING FACTORY, Wm. Wachs, Proprietor, Nos. 30 and 32 Massachusetts Ave. These work.s were established in 1881 by the firm of Wachs & Councilman, the latter gen- tleman withdrawing from the firm in June, 1882, since which time Mr. Wachs has been sole proprietor. The building occupied for manufacturing purposes is a substantially built two story brick structure 36x40 feet in dimensions, equipped with the most approved modern designs of wood working machinery especially adapted to the manufacture of all descriptions of scroll, band sawing and friez- ing, newel posts, balusters, table legs, lambre- quins and curtain rods, brackets and tracery, arches, etc. Three practical and skilled me- chanicans are constantly employed, the motive power for the machinery in use being furn- ished by one ten horse power engine and boiler. These works do all the turning for the "Bee Hive Mill" and the "Capital Mill" in this city, and have a large trade among the leading contractors and builders. Mr. Wachs, who is a native of Prussia, was born near Danzig, in the Province of Pommond, in 1S49, and came to this country with his parents when but four years of age. They located first at Sandusky, O., subsequently residing in both Columbus and Springfield in the same state, where he learned his trade, after com- pleting which he went to Cincinnati, return- ing to Springfield and shortly afterwards removed to Indianapolis, where in 1866 he was employed in a chair and furniture factory. He then located in Chicago until 1870, when he returned to Indianapolis and was employed by the Eden Building and Manufacturing As- sociation until embarking in his present enter- prise. AD. HERETH, Harness Manufacture^, 72 and 74 East Court St. One of the most extensive establishments in the city devoted to the manufacture of fine harness, saddles, etc., is that of Mr. Ad. Hereth, where .two entire floors, each 28x100 feet in dimensions, are devoted to sales and manufacturing purposes. In the former de- partment is exhibited an admirable assortment of fine single and double harness of his own manufacture, which for durability, elegance of workmanship and beauty of style and finish cannot be surpassed in any section of the Union. His stock also embraces a general line of saddles, collars, hames, blankets and horse clothing in great variety, whips, brushes, combs and stable appliances generally. He is also agent for all first class sulkies and carries a line of the best styles and varieties from the principal manufacturers. In the manufactur- ing department-i2 experienced harness mak- ers are employed. This house was established in 1865 and a steadily increasing trade has characterized each succeeding year. Mr. Hereth is a native and lifelong resident of In- diana and was born in 1842 and is a practicall and experienced harness maker. socwell brothers. Wholesale Poultry, No. 99 Massa- chusetts Ave. The unique and original sign of " Socwell Boys" which adorns the front of No. 99 Massachusetts Ave. indicates the headquarters of one of the most enterprising, wide-awaks- and successful firms in the Capital City, and one of the leading poultry houses of Indiana- polis. This enterprise was inaugurated in, 1879 at this location, where a prominent spe- cialty is made of supplying families, hotels,, restaurants and grocers with either live or dressed poultry. The firm are in constant receipt of shipments from the neighboring towns and even from remote sections of the state, and in addition to their home and local trade ship dressed poultry in large quantities to the house of Socwell Brothers, 610 Second Ave., New York. The main salesroom is i6x 40 feet, where is also carried a complete stock of staple and fancy groceries, fiour, provisions, meats, country produce, etc. A building i6x 30 feet, in the rear, is used for the poultry department. Two men are constantly em- ployed in killing and dressing poultry for home and foreign trade. Until August, 1882, this house was conducted by two brothers, William and Spencer. At that time Spencer withdrew and associated himselt with his brother, S. H. Socwell, of the firm of Socwell & Simpson, New York, Spencer buying out the interest of Simpson, thus forming the present firm of Socwell Brothers in New York, leaving William Socwell the sole owner of the Indianapolis house, so long and favor- ably known are " the Socwell boys." They are all young men, born in Switzerland Coun- ty, Ind. GEORGE SPERR, Meat Market, Corner St. Clair ani> Massachusetts Ave. A representative meat market of its class is- that of Mr. George Sperr. This well known establishment was opened by its present pro- prietor in 1879, since which time a steadily increasing trade has rewarded his efforts to supply at reasonable rates the choicest varie- ties of fresh, smoked and salt meats, sausages, bologna, etc. His salesroom is 20x35 *^^' '" dimensions and is neatly furnished "with the most approved fixtures, including a fine refrig- erator with a capacity for holding five beeves, and numerous smaller animals. One assist- ant and a delivery wagon is employed and from five to six cattle, exclusive of other meats, are required to supply the trade each week. Mr. Sperr, who is a native of Ger- many, was born in 1851. ■ He came to the United States in 1871, landing at New York and going directly to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he learned the butchering business and re- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 535 mained for about two years. He then removed to Cincinnati, but shortly after came to Indi- anapolis, where he was employed by " Dietz," the butcher, and by other parties prior to em- barking in his present successful enterprise. HERMAN E. FRAUER, Apothec.\ry, 246 E. Washington St. This popular pharmacy was founded more than a quarter of a century ago by the firm of Roesch & Hiller. The original firm was suc- ceeded by Mr. Charles Roesch, and he in turn by Mr. I. C. Frauer, the father ot the pres- ent proprietor, in 1S69, who carried on the business until 1876, when the present owner assumed its management and control. The sales and prescription department occupies a room 15x80 feet in dimensions in the three story brick building with mansard roof, on this business thoroughfare, fitted up in the most attractive modern metropolitan style and stocked with an admirably selected variety of drugs and chemicals, proprietary medicines, toilet articles, fancy soaps, sponges, perfum- eries and druggists' sundries generally. Two assistants are employed and special attention is devoted to the prescription department. Mr. Herman E. Frauer is a native of Ger- many and was born in the Kingdom of Wur- temberg in 1841. He hSs resided in Indiana for the past twenty-eight years, and is an edu- - cated and experienced pharmacist. / CHAS. F. ABRIGHT, Carriage Manufacturer, Nos. 123 AND 125 Indiana Ave. Mr. Abright commenced business in this city in 1881 upon a moderate scale as manu- facturer of carriages, phsetons, buggies, spring and farm wagons, etc., and has already been compelled to increase his facilities to meet the demands upon his resources. He now occu- pies at Nos. 123 and 125 Indiana Ave. a two story building 42x60 feet in dimensions, where he now employs seven experienced and com- petent iron and wood workers in the manufac- turing and repair departments. Being himself a thorough practical carriage maker, familiar with all the requirements of the business, he uses only the very best material and devotes special attention to the workmanship on all vehicles turned out at this establishment, making every portion of requisite strength and durability. His sales for the first year of his Indianapolis enterprise reached $6,500, and the demand thus far has been such as to war- rant the prediction that the transactions for the current year will closely approximate $10,000. Mr. Abright is a native of Germany and was born in Wurtemberg, November 12, 1831. He commenced to learn the trade of carriage making in the old country, but came to the United States before completing his apprenticeship in 1850 and finished his educa- tion in Philadelphia. He then removed to Pottsville, Pa., where he conducted a carriage manufactory for several years, then engaged in the distillery business, and afterward went into the bakery and confectionery business, removing to Indianapolis in 1878. J. R. CARNEY, Restaurant, 123 South Illinois St. This model restaurant, which is eligibly and conveniently located, is 17x64 feet in dimen- sions, with culinary department in the rear, and is fitted up in a most attractive and invit- ing manner. Only the choicest varieties of edibles are used and the bill of fare always embraces the substantials as well as all the delicacies which the market affords. Mr. J.' R. Carney is a native of Pennsylvania and was born in 1832. He came to Indianapolis in 1876 and was formerly engaged as a com- mercial traveler until 1879, when he embarked in his present business on Illinois and Dela- ware Sts., removing to his present quarters and consolidating his business in December', 1882. Mr. Carney has traveled extensively in different sections of the Union and has made personal observations of the most approved, methods of conducting similar establishments in the principal cities, which have been of great benefit to him in the managemet of his popular resort, which many of his patrons pro- nounce the best conducted restaurant and lunch depot in the city for substantial and well cooked meals. CONRAD BAUER, Meat Market, 148 N. Tennessee St.. One of the leading houses of its class in this locality is that of Mr. Conrad Bauer, located at No. 148 North Tennessee St. His sales- room is 15x40 feet in dimensions, fitted up and equipped in modern metropolitan style, with a mammoth ice box of improved construction, holding 4,000 pounds of ice and 2,500 pounds - of meat. Mr. Bauer manufactures his own sausages, bologna, etc., and cures his own meat, having in the rear of his main building a smoke house of brick, 10x12 feet in dimen- sions and 15 feet high, constructed In the most modern style, with latest improvements for curing hams and smoked meats. His stock is at all times full and complete, embracing all varieties of fresh, salt and smoked meats, sausages and poultry and game in season. He uses weekly for his trade six beeves, four calves, two sheep, five or six lambs and foiu" hogs in their appropriate season, doing a portion of his own killing and having others slaughtered and dressed to order by other parties. He transacts a large city trade and runs a meat wagon regularly to points in Northwest Indi- anapolis and Mt. Jdckson. Mr. Bauer is a native of Germany and was born in 1844. He came to the United States in 1852, landing at Baltimore, Md. In 1862 he enlisted in the 2d Ohio Cavalry and participated in the battles around Petersburg and was present at the sur- render of General Lee, receiving an honora- ble discharge in 1865, locating in Indianapolis, where he established his present enterprise in 1873- 536 STATE OF INDIANA. CHARLES H. BROICH, German Prescription Druggist, Paints, Oils and Glass, Cor. Mor- ris AND Meridian Sts. Mr. Broich, whose pharmaey and labora- tory is at all times stocked with every , variety of drugs, proprietary medicines, soaps, per- fumery, toilet articles and druggists' sundries generally, makes a specialty of the prepar- ation of physicians' prescriptions and family recipes. He succeeded Mr. Daniel Durkee as proprietor in 1880. The business was origi- nal I v established about ten years ago by Witt & Surface, who conducted it until 1877, when it passed into the hands of Mr. Durkee. The salesroom is fitted up in an attractive style and is 18x40 feet in size, the prescription depart- ment being in the rear. English and German is spoken by the proprietor and his assistants, a feature which especially commends this house to our foreign born citizens. Mr. Broich is a native of Germany and was born in 1856. He came to this country in 1873 and has had many years practical experience in the drug trade as a dispensing chemist and is a gradu- ate of the Gottingen University, in Germany. Previous to his removal to this city in 1875 he resided in Baltimore, Md., and before embark- ing in business on his own account was asso- ciated with Mr. J. M. Nelson, of this city, in the same line. In 1882 he made a tour of Europe, visiting his old home and various por- tions of the continent and England, and dur- ing his absence made purchases of choice wines and liquors, whose freedom from adul- terations are guaranteed. His business was conducted by his brother. Dr. George Broich, M. D., of Sf. Louis, Mo., during' his absence. JOHN BARRY, Merchant Tailor, 31 Virginia Ave. Mr. Barry commenced business in this city on his own account in 1879 and his trade has already more than doubled his first year's transactions and is increasing with each com- ing season. His salesroom, 16x40 feet in dimensions, is stocked with an admirable and carefully selected assortment of imported and American fabrics of the latest styles and best quality, which he is prepared to make up to order in the latest mode and at reasonable ratfS, guaranteeing perfect fits and thorough workmanship. He devotes his personal atten- tion to the cutting department, and having had a practical experience of more than eleven years in this line, cannot fail to give satisfac- tion to even the most fastidious. Mr. Barry is a native of Ireland and was born in 1S58. He came to this country in April, 1871, land- ing at New York and locating in Indianapolis the same year, where he learned his trade. He has been continuously employed at his chosen avocation since that time and has ac- quired a most favorable reputation on account of the excellence of his work and the uniform, neat and perfect fits insured at his establish- ment. D. P. BISSELL, Horseshoer, 33 South Alabama St. This is one of the oldest established black- smithing houses, where from 10,000 to 12,000 horses are shod annually. This business was established more than twenty years ago and has been conducted in this location since 1870. The premises are 25x100 i'eet in dimensions and three fires are in constant blast under the dharge of the most expert and competent shoers in the city. Hand made shoes of every description a specialty. Special attention is paid to trotters, roadsters and family horse- shoeing. Horses stopped from forging, and interfering, contracted feet, sand and quarter cracks cured. Mr. Bissell is a native of On- tario County, N. Y., and was born in 1S30. He located in this city in September, [881, but had previously resided for several years at Terre Haute. He is widely known through- out this and Eastern states aS an old expe- rienced horseman, having been for many years prominently identified with the turf, and as a dealer in and thorough judge of horse flesh enjoys a wide and enviable reputation. The shop and business interests are under the im- mediate supervision of Mr. Bissell. Parties owning valuable horses, and in fact all others desiring first class, reliable and trustworthy work in this line are not slow in giving pat- ronage to this establishment. S. J. EARLES, Cigar Manufacturer, No. 11 Massa- chusetts Ave. This house was established by its present enterprising proprietor in Septetnber, 1880, on a very small capital, since which time his business has steadily increased. The premises occupied are 14x35 feet in dimensions and had been occupied as a cigar stand for about nine years previous to coming into the possession of Mr. Earles, but the present prosperous trade has been establi-hed through the efforts of Mr. Earles and the superior quality of his pro- ducts. He devotes his personal attention to the manufacturing department and employs two expert and experienced assistants, turning out about 180,000 cigars per annum. Among the various popular brands manufactured by him may be especially commended the "Jack" variety, which meet with a very large sale in this city. Mr. Earles carries in stock a full line of manufactured tobacco for smokers' and chewers' use and smokers' articles generally, making a leading specialty of fine l)Ox trade. Mr. Earles is a native of this city and was born in 1855. He first learned the trade of house painter, and afterward was engaged at coal mining at Sullivan, Ind., and subsequently learned the trade of cigar maker in that place. Previous to starting his present business he ~was employed at the cigar manufactory of Mr. A. W. Sharpe, at one time the most extensive cigar manufacturer and dealer in this city. He transacts a considerable jobbing business ex- tending as far west as Des Moines, la. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 537 J. H. F. TOMPKINS, Druggist, 190 Inijiana Ave. This finely furnished drug and prescription store, now in the sixth year of a prosperous existence, is the leading pharmacy in this sec- tion of the city and enjoys in an eminent •degree the confidence of the medical fraternity and general public. The average valuation of ■stock carried is about $5,000 and embraces a ^general line of pure drugs, paints, oils and varnishes, proprietary medicines, wines and liquors for medicinal purposes, cigars and tobacco, stationery, fancy articles, perfumeries, toilet appliances and druggists' sundries gen- •erally. Special attention is devoted to com- pounding from the purest ingredients physi- cians prescriptions and family recipes. Mr. Tompkins devotes- his personal attention to this department assisted by an experienced and competent prescripiion and sales clerk. Mr. Tompkifis is a native of Virginia and was Iborn in 183S. He came, to this city in 1868. He commenced business at tliis location in ^877- MRS. S. C. BIRCHARD, Dye House, 22 Virginia Ave. Mrs. Birchard commenced business at this present location in February, 1S82, where she inakes a specialty of cleansing, dyeing, repair- ing and renovating gentlemen's clothing in the most thorough manner at the most reason- .able rates consistent with first class work. Since the inceplion of this enterprise she has received a most gratifying and liberal share of the public patronage, numbering among her iregular customers many of our leading citi- zens and first families. The premises occu- pied for ofiice and general workroom is 15x30 i'eet in dimensions and two assistants are em- ployed in the repair department, the dye house ibeing at another location. Mrs. Birchard, who is thoroughly conversant with all branch- es of the business in which she is engaged, is .a native of South Carolina, but has resided in Indianapolis for the past twelve years. MRS. MARY COBLE, Groceries and Provisions, 173 South East St. In a neatly arranged room 18x50 feet in •dimensions is carried a line of fine teas, coffees, ■spices, fruits, canned goods, confectionery, to- bacco cigars, notions, etc. This business was •originally established in February, 1882, on Illinois St., under the firm name of Coble & Robinson, which partnership was shortly iafterwards dissolved and Mrs. Coble removed to her present location. Mrs. Coble is a native of Hendricks County, but has resided in In- dianapolis since 1863. Her husband, Mr. Dan- iel Coble, was in the service of his country ■during the last year of the war of the rebel- lion, where his health was impaired to such a -degree as to incapacitate him from active busi- ness or regular employment. J. COFFMAN, Druggist and Apothecary, No. 539 South East St. This pharinacy and prescription drug store was originally established in December, 1879, on the same thoroughfare, subsequently re- moving to No. 540, and in April, 18S2, to its present convenient quarters, where an apart- ment 18x34 f^^' '" dimensions is fitted up in modern style with the most approved fixtures and appliances and stocked with a general hne of the purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, the standard proprietary remedies and phar- maceutical preparations of the day, paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, window glass, pure wines and liquors lor medicinal purposes, lamps, toilet articles, notions, stationery and druggists' sundries. Mr. Coftman makes a leading specialty of the prescripiion depart- ment, using only the best ingredients and devoting especial attention to the accurate compounding of physicians' prescriptions and family recipes. Since its inception the busi- ness has steadily increased from a trade of $1,300 the first year to fully $6,000 per annum at the present time. Mr. Coffman is a native of Marion County and was born in 1830. When but 14 years old he was employed on a farm and in 1850 he was engaged in general merchandising in this city and subsequently in the lumber, carpentering and building trade. In 1861 he enlisted in the three months' serv- ice, as a member of Company A, nth Indiana Volunteers, one of the first regiments to leave the state, v\ hich did effective service in the Army of the Cumberland under General Pat- terson. At the expiration of his term of serv- ice he returned to civil life and has been more or less prominently identified with the drug trade in this city since 1S54. EDWARD DESSERT, Boot and Shoe Store, No. 391 South Delaware St. At this establishment will always be found a desirable and carefully selected stock of fine goods for ladies, misses, gentlemen's and chil- dren's wear of Mr. Dessert's own make and from the leading manufacturers of the Union. Mr. Dessert makes a leading specialty of fine custom work, using the best material obtain- able and guaranteeing in all cases perfect fits and fashionable styles. Mr. Dessert is an Alsatian by birth and was born in 1851. He learned the trade which he continues to follow in his native land and came to Amer'ca in July, 1872, landing at New York. He went immediately to Cincinnati, where he was em- ployed at his trade for about two years, at the expiration of which time he became a resident of this city. He commenced business on his ■own account in 1S76, at No. 375 South Ala- bama St. as exclusively boot and shoe maker. In 1880 he removed to his present location and added a stock of ready made goods to his manufacturing department, since which time his business operations have lagely increased. 538 STATE OF INDIANA. JOSEPH A. CREEDON, Practical Horseshoer and Veter- inary Surgeon, 417 Virginia Ave. Dr. Creedon, whose office is located at 417 Virginia, Ave., where he carries en practical horseshoeing, making a specialty in this line of horseshoeing in the best manner, his asso- ciation and familiarity with all the principles of veterinary surgery giving him a thorough knowledge of the proper methods of shoeing all horses. As a veterinary surgeon he is pre- pared to treat successfully all diseases of horses and cattle, and he has been so eminently suc- cessful in the practice of this profession as to demand special recognition in the present his- torical review of the industrial and profes- sional activities of the city and state. Dr. Creedon is a native of Boston, Mass., and was born in 1849. His early education was ac- quired in that city, where he remained until sixteen years of age when he removed to New York City and subsequently to Philadelphia. He then resided with his parents on a farm near Ironton, O., for about three years, after which he became a resident of Cincinnati, where he remained for about five years. He has made his home in Indianapolis for the past nine years, during which time he has traveled extensively in the South and West. He commenced the study of the profession of veterinary surgeon about six years ago and has attended two courses of lectures at the Philadelphia, Pa., College and devoted the closest attention to the mvestigation of the causes of all diseases of horses and cattle and the best methods of treatment. He prepares his own medicines especially, for the cases in charge, and being thoroughly familiar with the anatomy and internal organs of the brute creation is enabled to scientifically treat the various diseases incidental to our domestic animals and make correct diagnoses of their special ailments. MRS. L. BARNES, Millinery Goods, 403 and 407 East W.\SHlNGTON St. This business was established by Mrs. Barnes in 1870 at No. 97 East Washington St. After several removals she purchased the property which she now occupies in 1876, which she improved by the addition of a two story front, containing two commodious sales- rooms with an aggregate space of 33x36 feet in dimensions, where she carries an elegant and attractive assortment of the finest French and American millinery, trimmed hats and bonnets, flowers, feathers, laces, silks, trim- mings, etc., and devotes special attention to bleaching, pressing, coloring, trimming and the manufacture of elegant and artistic head- wear for ladies and misses. With an extended experience in the business, unrivdlled facili- ties for procuring supplies, no extortionate rents to pay, Mrs. Barnes is enabled to offer inducements to her patrons in prices as well as in styles, all the latest metropolitan fashions being received by her as soon as issued frorni the Parisan and New York headquarters^ Mrs. Barnes is a native of Germany and came to New York in 1S52. She attended school in. that city and learned her trade there, subse- quently removing to La Crosse, Wis., and to- this city in 1869. JOSEPH BRADO, Groceries and Provisions, South- east CORNER English Ave. and Pine: St. Mr. Brado is a native of Italy and was borni in 1843. He came to this country with his. parents when but five years of age, landing at. New York. In 1858 he came to this city andl was for several years emploj'ed as clerk in the drv goods house of J. W. Hess, present Sheriflf ofthis county. By strict attention to his duties- he worked his way up from cash boy with ai salary of $3 per week to the position of headi clerk with a salary of $35 per week, which he- was receiving when he relinquished that posi- tion to embark in business on his own account in 1877. He was first located at No. 7 Shelby St. and removed to his present location in 1880, where he occ\ipies the first floor and basement, each 20x65 feet in dimensions, car- rying a full, complete and desirable assortment of staple and fancy family groceries, produce and provisions, canned goods, fruits, nuts^ fresh bread, smoked and salt meats, butter, eggs, etc. He employs five assistants in the- sales department, besides Miss Laura Alexan- der, bookkeeper and cashier. One horse and wagon is used for delivery purposes, the house- transacting an annual business of not less than $30,000. By his own unaided efforts and bus- iness ability Mr. Brado has attained the proudi position he occupies to-day as one of the rep- resentative self made men of the city andi State. ALBERT BARTHEL, East End Meat Market, 754 East- Washington St. For the past seven years this market has- enjoyed a liberal patronage, both fi'om resi- dents of the city and country, and as special' care is exercised by Mr. Barthel, its enterpris- ing proprietor, in the selection of his meata and cattle, cvistomers are assured at all times- of procuring the best in the market. The- premises occupied are 20x60 feet in dimen- sions, the front portion being used for sales- room, where is constantly carried the best, varieties of fresh, salt and smoked ineats and' sausage and bologna in season,, and the rear portion is utilized for manufacturing purposes. Mr. Barthel is a native of Prussia and came to- this country with his parents when quite- young. He has been for several years engaged' in his present branch of business and is thor- oughly conversant with all its details and re- quirements. There is no more popular and' reliable establishment of its class in the city than the East End Meat Market. ' CITY OF* INDIANAPOLIS. 539» "THE WORLD'S COLLECTION BUREAU." This is a special branch of business that is ■worthy of recognition by reason of its close identity with our mercantile system. This branch of business was founded by Mr. John Kidd, attorney and counsellor at law, in 1877. As conducted by him, it is a valuable aid to the business man. The facilities, system and promptitude with which this establishment transacts all business entrusted to its care commands the entire confidence and support of the business coinmunity. So thoroughly and systematically is this bureau organized and so extended are its ramifications that its correspondents and agents are to be found in every city and town in the United States. Mr Kidd also makes a prominent feature of making investments for Eastern capitalists and of the management of property for non- residents and real estate loans. In the collec- tion of claims this establishment is doing a large and satisfactor}' business. Mr. Kidd is warmly endorsed by the leading banks and merchants of this and other cities. His offices are located at rooms 20 and 23 Thorpe Block, No. 87 East Market St. JOHN FROMHOLD, Dealer in Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats, Bologna, Sausage, etc.. No. 297 South Delaware St. The finely appointed salesroom at this loca- tion, 25x30 feet in dimensions, is supplied with one of Dyer's improved patent coolers for preserving meats during the warm season and is stocked with the choicest varieties of fresh meats, including beef, veal, pork, lamb, as well as smoked and salt meats of his own curing, sausages, bologna and articles pertaining to this line. Mr. Fromhold slaughters his own meats, purchasing only first class animals in prime condition, thus ensuring to his patrons the very best and choicest meats at all times, selected expressly for his own trade. Mr. Fromhold is a native of Germany and was born at Baden in 1854. He learned the trade of butcher in his native country and came to America in 1869, landing at New York. He located at Erie, Pa., for a short time, afterward removing to this city. He was employed at his trade for several parties until commencing business for hirhself in 1875 at No. 329 South Delaware St., when he removed to his present location. S. R. DANNER, Blacksmith and Wagon-maker, 849 South Meridian St. Mr. S. R. Danner claims special recognition in this volume as one of our representative mechanics and manufacturers in this line. Mr. Danner is a native of Virginia, where he was born in 1833. * He learned the trade of blacksmith and wagon-maker in Augusta County, that state, where he remained until 1854, when he came j^West, locating first at Charlotteville, Ind., them at Garfield, fron> which point he lemoved to Indianapolis. IrL 1872 he opened a shop on Central Ave., where he remained for a year and then rem.oved to College Ave; from thence to the corner of Fort Wayne and Cherry Sts., and to his pres- ent location, No. 849 South Meridian St., in 1879, where lie occupies a two , story buildingr 24x88 feet in dimensions. The front portion, of the lower floor is occupied for the black- smithing department, where three forges are in use and horse shoeing, wagon ironing, re- pairing and general jobbing in all its branches- is carried on. The rear portion of the floor is devoted to the wood working department, while the second floor is occupied as paint shop. Mr. Danner has every facility for con- ducting the wagon making, blacksmithing and general repairing business. JAMES CHAMBERS, Periodicals, Cigars and Tobacco, 158 East Washington St. All the Aveekly storj' and illustrated papers- and magazines, the popular Franklin Square, Seaside, Lakeside, Dime and Half-dime Li- braries, including the standard and sensational works of fiction, novelettes and stories, are carried at all times in stock at this popular periodical depot, where may also be found a choice variety of imported and domestic cigars,, tobacco, smokers' articles, notions, etc. Mr. Chambers first commenced business in this city and at his present location in February, 1879, and ibr the first few weeks of his enter- prise his sales did not average more than about two dollars per daj', but his establishment ha& rapidly grown in the estimation of the public generally until his annual business at the pres- ent time closely approximates $6,000. Mr. Chambers was born in New York City in 1849 and came West wjth his parents in 1858. His father first located a Terre Haute and for some years conducted a grocery store in that city, in which he was for some time employed. He subsequently engaged in railroading for about 13 years, but becoming disabled by an accident, accepted a position as clerk in the railroad office, where he remained for about one year prior to embarking in his present! business. JOHN HANF, Saloon and Bowling Alley, Cor. High and Wyoming Sts. A popular resort for those who seek recrea- tion from the cares of business in the fascinat- ing game of pool or the more muscular amusement afforded at the bowling alley is- that of Mr. John Hanf, who keeps one of the most thoroughly equipped and orderly saloons to be found in this section of the city. His- place is located on the corner of High and Wyoming Sts, near Schmidt's Brewery, where a room 25x45 feet in dimensions is occupied for bar and pool tables, and a bowling alley 20x120 feet in size is adjoining. Mr. Hanf 540 STATE OF INDIANA. purchased the business of Henry Klanke in August, 1882, and his bar is supplied with the choicest brands of imported and American wines and liquors, also beer and cigars, and is patronized hy many of the best citizens of the section. Mr. Hanf is a native of Hesse Darm- stadt, Germany, and was born in 1861. He came to the United States in 1880, landing at New York, and from there proceeding to Cin- cinnati, O , coming to this city in March, iS8i. He was employed in Schmidt's Brewery up to the time of engaging in his present enter- prise on his own account. MRS. S. J. CAPITO, Millinery and Notions, 423 Virginia Avenue. In this handsomely arranged salessroom, 18x25 feet in dimensions, may be found an admirably selected assortment of fine French Millinery, hats and bonnets, flowers, feathers, laces, ribbons, trimmings, ornaments, notions and fancy goods in great variety, received direct from the leading importers and modistes and displayed in this city simultaneously with their appearance on Broadway or Chestnut St, Great care is exercised by Mrs. Capito in the selection of her stock and its adaptation to her trade. In the rear of the salesroom is the trimming department, where an efficient force of experienced and artistic milliners under the immediate supervision of Mrs. Capito devote their attention to the manufacture of the most fashionably trimmed hats and bonnets. Bleaching, pressing and re-triraming is a specialty to which particular attention is paid, not only to neatness and good taste in this department but also to the desire of her patrons, in consulting their wishes and requirements in every important particular. Mrs. Capito, who is a native of Kentucky, acquired her knowledge of the art in jyiadison, Ind., and has been identified with the millinery business in Memphis, Tenn., prior to becoming a resident of Indianapolis in 1873. Her hus- band, who died from heart disease in Septem- ber, 1880, was engaged in the new and second hand furniture Isusiness at No. 176 West Washington. St., and after his decease Mrs. Capito established her present business in March, 1881. MRS. A. DAVENPORT, News Depot, Cigars, Tobacco, No- tions, ETC., 184 Virginia Ave. An admirably selected assortment of choice periodical literature, embracing the leading magazines, illustrated weeklies, news and story papers, together with the favorite novel- ettes in the various "library" edititions now so popular, maj' always be found at the popular establishment of Mrs. A. Davenport, at No. 184 Tuttle's Block, where is also carried a choice variety of the favorite brands of im- ported and domestic cigars, fine confectionerv, manufactured tobaccos for smokers' and chew- ers' use, toys and fancy goods in great variety. This business was originally established by Mrs. Davenport about seven years ago at No. 305 Virginia Ave., and removed lo the present location in February, 1881, where the trade has considerably increased. Mrs Davenport is a native of England but has resided in the United States since 1863. She arrived at Portland, Me., and re>^iiied in Boston, Mast<., and Pittsburgh, Pa., prior to coming to Indi- anapolis in 1866. The establishment is ably conducted by Mrs. Davenport and her accom- plished daughter, and parties de-iring any article in the line above enumerated will do well to give them a cali. D. & G. SELLERS, Peddlers' Exchange, 306 North Illi- nois St. The "Peddlers' Exchange" was originally established in 1872 by the firrn of Cummings & Sellers, who were succeeded in 1874 by Mc- Cain & Sellers and in 1879 by the present pro- prietors, who occupy at the location above named a main building two stories in height and 100x140 feet in dimensions, the first floor of which is occupied for storage purposes and the second floor for the manufacture of all varieties of tinware. This firm also occupy for office and salesrooms a two story building 20x35 f^^' '" dimensions, carrying a general line of tinware, domestics and culinary uten- sils and peddlers' supplies of every descrip- tion. The business has grown to its present proportions through the energy and enterpris- of the gentlemen comprising the firm, who now employ 13 peddler's wagons in all sec- tions of the city and state and make a general business of supplying peddlers with articles required in their business. Most of the tin- ware is of their own manufacture and an aver- age force of 35 assistants is regularly employed in the manufacturing department. " This firm do an extensive business in rags. Mr. D. Sel- lers is a native of Marion County, Ind., and was born July 31, 1S41, becoming a resident of Indianapolis in 1872, and was formerly en- gaged in the harness business. Mr. G. Sel- lers, also a native of Marion County, was born in 1838, and was formerly engaged in the har- ness business, becoming a member of the original firm of Cuminings & Sellers in 1872. C. FRY, "South Side Drug Store," 199 South Illinois St. This popular pharmacy was established at its present location about tei\ years ago, com- ing into the possession of Dr. Christian Fry in 1880. Special attention is paid to the care- ful and accurate preparation of physicians' prescriptions and family recipes by coinpetent and experienced pharmacists. The salesroom is handsomely fitted up and presents a neat and attractive appearance. Dr. Fry is a native of New York State, but has resided in various sections of Indiana for a number of years in the practice of his profession. He is a thor- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 541 oughly educated physician and a graduate of the University at Louisville, Ky., possessing qualifications for the business to which he has during the past two years devoted his atten- tion. A J. lOHR & CO., Manufacturers of Carriage, Buggy AND Phaeton Tops, 218 South Meki- dian St. The house of A. J. Johr & Co., was estab- lished in 1879 and the business has met with increasing .success. The premises occupied for sales and manufacturing purposes embrace the Ihiee story briclc building 22x90 feet in dimensions, located at No. 218 South Meridian St., where a force of fifteen experienced work- men is employed in the different departments turning out finished tops for phsetons, car- ringes, buggies and other h'ght wheeled vehi- cles, making a prominent specialty of carriage trimmings for manufacturers' use.s, which are sold in all sections of the United States. The top> manufactured at this establishment are noted for their light and elegant appearance, their strength, durability and perfect fini.sh and superior workmanship in even the minor de- tails and apparently unimportant parts. These features are so marked as to commend these tops to the favorable consideration of manu- f.cturers everywhere. Mr. A. J. Johr is a native of Germany and was born at Duseldorf in 1848. He caiTie to this country with his pannts when but a child and learned the trade of carriage trimmer, with which he has been for more than fifteen years identified. Com- mencing business here with but small capital he has by enterprise, energy and application to business established an annual trade closely approximating $25,000. W. H. ROBERTSON, Stoves and Tinware, 170 Indiana Ave. This house was founded in 1879 by Taylor & Robertson, coming into the possession of the present proprietor in 18S0. 'ihe premises occupied as salesroom are 15x90 feet in dimen- sions, where are carried the leading styles of heating and cooking stoves and a full line of tin, sheet iron and copper ware, and in the manufacturing deparlmeat one practical tinner is einployed and special attention is devoted to every description of jobbing and house work, tin and slate roofing and general repairing in all departments. The trade of this house is dt-rived from both city and country and is steadilv increasing with the growth of the city. Mr. Robertson is a native of Indiana and was born in Bartholomew County, Jan- uary 14, 1S46. He is a practical tinner and became a resident of Indianapolis in 1873, and has bv his individual efforts and energy built up a prosperous and thriving trade. Mr. R. enlisted in Company A, 120th Indiana Volun- teers at Columbus, Ind., in 1863; was in the engagements at Franklin and Nashville,Tenn., Ressacca, Peach Creek and numerous others. He was mustered out on the ist of January, ' 1S66, at Raleigh, N. C. C. DIETRICHS, Manufacturing Jeweler and Silver- smith, Market AND Delaware St.«!. Mr. C. Dietrichs, whose manufactory and' salesroom is loeated in Baldwin's Block, at the above location, occupies a tastefully fitted up apartment, carrying a desirable line of im- ported and American watches, plain and orna- mental clocks, fine jewelry and articles of personal adornment, solid silver and plated table ware, spectacles, eye glasses, etc. This house was established fifteen years ago. Mr. Dietrichs is a thoroughly practical jeweler and silversmith and persons desiring special arti- cles of plate or jewelry made to order or fine repairing executed with niceity will do well to give him a call, as he makes a specialty of this department of his business. Mr. Dietrichs who is a native of Germany, was born in the province of Westphalia in"iSi7 and came ta the United States in 1854. OTTO A. DEITCH, West End Drug Store, No. 340 West- Washington St. This business was established by Mr. OttO' A. Deitch in June, 1S82, where he carries a carefully selected stock of the purest drugs and chemicals, proprietary medicines, wines and liquors for meedicinal purposes, toilet articles and perfumeries, stationery, cigars,, tobacco, notions and druggists' sundries gen- erally. A prom-'nent specialty is made of th& careful preparation of physicians' prescriptions, and family recipes, and in this department, tO' which he devotes his personal attention, a large and steadily increasing trade has already been established. Mr. Deitch is a native of Williamsburg, Johnson County, Ind., and was born March 5, 1862. He is a student of the- Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. He has had several years practical experience in this and other cities, having been employed as pre- scription clerk in some of our leading phar- macies prior to embarking in business on his- own account. ERNEST BERNHARDT, Groceries and Provisions, 490 and- 492 South Meridian St. The premises occupied at the above location for sales and storage purposes consist of the spacious two story brick business structure at the location above named, 44x150 feet in, dimensions, where is constantly carried in stock a complete and comprehensive assort- ment of choice staple and fancy groceries,, country produce and the great variety of arti- cles usually found in first class metropolitan, establishments of this, character. The mer- chandise is all new, fresh and desirable, select- ed with care expressly to meet the require- ments of city trade. In connection with th& 542 STATE OF INDIANA. above a large business is done in feed for horses, grain, etc.; im wheat alone not less than 40,000 bushels were handled by Mr. Bernhardt during the fall months of 18S2. He is ably assisted by two trustworthy and competent men. Mr. Bernhardt is a native of Germany and was born in 1848. He has re- sided in the United States for the past 16 jfears. The success which has already re- warded his efforts in the mercantile career in which he has embarked warrants the predic- tion that his establishment is destined to be- come one of much larger proportions in the near future. J. B. CAMERON, Musical Merchanm.se, No. 22 North Pknnsylvania St- This popular music emporium was founded more than fifteen years ago by the firm of •Benham Brother-s, who were succeeded in 1878 by Mr. Cameron, under whose energetic man- .agement the trade has increased more than 100 per cent. This house is devoted to the sale of sheet music, instruction and music books, stringed and reed instruments and musical merchandise generally, making a specialty of the most approved styles and va- rieties of brass instrument^ in which distinc- tive department it enjoys a large and steadily increasing trade, possessing facilities in this line not surpassed by any similar establish- ment in the larger cities of the Union. The ■salesroom at the location above designated is 20x100 feet in dimensions and is filled to its utmost storage capacity with a comprehensive .and admirably selected assortment of mer- chandise pertaining to this speciil branch of trade. All the new and popular music of the day is received direct from the publishers ■simultaneously with its appearance in the imetropolitan cities, and any desired article in this line not carried in stock will be promptly procured for patrons. Mr. Cameron is a na- tive and lifelong resident of Indiana and was born in 1848. C. BECK, Bakery and Confectionery, No. 222 West Washington St. The popular bakery and confectionery of Mr. C. Beck of No. 222 West Washington St. was established by the present proprietor in 1873 on East Washington St. on a compara- tively small scale, and removed to its present commodious quarters in 1878. The building, which is a modern two story brick structure .24x75 feet in dimensions, was erected by Mr Beck expressly for the accommodation of his •business at a cost of $12,000 and is supplied with all the conveniences and appliances for successfully conducting the various depart- ments. He carries at all times in stock ?. fine assortment of the choicest varieties of family ■bread, rolls, cakes, pies, confectionery, etc. Mr. Beck, who is a native of Prussia, was horn in 1846 and came to this country when but sixteen years of age. He landed at New York and learned the trade of baker with Mr. Ballman in this city, working for other parties as a journeyman prior to embarking in busi- ness on his own account. NOEL BROS., Flour, Grain, Feed, etc., 69 North Illinois St. This firm was organized February i, 1877, and commenced operations upon a compara- tively small scale. Their annual business is not less than $100,000 and they handle the best varieties of family flour, grain, feed, meal, cracked wheat, oat meal, hominy, etc., and are extensive jobbers of the celebrated brands of Gibson & Co.'s flour, so favorably known in this market, disposing on an average of not less than 1,500 barrels of flour per month. In addition to the business above referred to Messrs. Noel Bros, are general transfer agents for several of the prominent manufacturers of reapers, mowers, harvesters and drills, repre- senting in this city the Walter A. Wood M. & R M. Co., of Chicago, 111.; the Minneapolis Harvestfr Works, of Minneapolis, Minn., and the Champion Drill Company, of Cleveland, O. Both members ol this firm are hard workers, in which they are assisted by Mr. Vance Noel as bookkeeper, in charge of the oflSce, books, correspondence and clerical de- partment, and six clerks and employes. While their trade is principally wholesale, they al'O enjoy a large retail trade in the city and surrounding territory. Mr. Edmund B. Noel is a native and lifelong resident of Indi- anapolis, and was born in August, 1S44. ^1'* brotiier and business associate, Mr. Wood Noel, is also a native of Indianapolis and was born in June, 1849. ANESHAENSEL & STRONG, Ga.s Fixtures and Plumbers' Sup- plies, 93 North Pennsylvania St. This business occupies one of the finest salesrooms in the New Denison Hotel Block, 22x45 f^c' in dimensions, where is carried a fine; assortment of gas fixtures, chandeliers, brackets, burners, plumbers', steam and gas fitters' fixtures and supplies and the various articles and appliances pertaining to theSe de- partments of industry, of the latest designs and styles. Although established in Septem- ber, 1881, thispopular house has already estab- lished a trade which necessitates the employ- ment of an average force of ten experienced workmen. In addition to their jobbing trade in supplying dealers this firm are also pre- pared to furnish estimates and contracts for the introduction of steam, gas or water into public or private buildings in the most thor- oughly scientific and workmanlike manner. They also devote particular attention to re- pairs in all branches of the different depart- ments of their business. Mr. C. Aneshaensel, Jr., is a native of Illinois and was born in 1859, and Mr. William Strong was born in CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 543 Michigan in 1847. Both members of the firm are expert and practical mechanicians. JH. SCHOENJr., Cincinnati Dyeing Hou.se, Southeast (Cor. Circle and Market Sts. Among the thoroughly reliable houses in 'this line may be mentioned the above estab- lishment. This house was established in 1S71 and has been under its present management ■since 1S81. Mr. Schoen devotes his personal attention to the bu-.iness and employs from three to six assistants, devoting his attention exclusively to dyring, cleansing and repairing gentlemen's garments in the most thorough and workmanlike hianner. His trade is de- rived from botli city and country, with a con- siderable patronage from different sections of Ohio. Mr. Schoen is a native of St. Louis and was born in 1857. He has resided in this city since he was 12 years of age and learned the business with his father, who for many years stood at the head of this branch of indus- try in Indianapolis. Gentlemen desiring sat- isfactory work in this line cannot do better than to patronize this model and thoroughly reliable establishment. Mr. Staley in March, 1882. Mr. Staley is a native of Indiana and was born in Marion County in 1849. He was engaged in agricul- tural pursuits and for four years in milling operations previous to embarking in his pres- ent enterprise in 1S82. J'ROOSEVELT HOUSE," Miss Lena Miller, Proprietor, Ohio St., between Pennsylvania and Del- aware. Among the representative hostelries of the XJapital City is the Roosevelt House, eligibly located on Ohio St., between Pennsylvania and Delaware Sts. The building, which is a substantial four story brick structure, was erected expressly for hotel purposes about .eight rears ago. In 1881 Miss Lena Miller assumed its management and control. It con- tains thirty well furnished rooms, gas, water, etc., with bath rooms and closets on each floor. The two dining rooms have a seating .capacity for about one hundred and fifty guests. The rooms are all well lighted and ventilated. Miss Miller has been for the past ten years identified with the hotel interests of Indianapolis. Her business career has been active, exhibiting an executive ability rarely , excelled by men. L N. STALEY, Groceries and Provisions, 342 St. Clair St. In the substantial two story brick building at No. 342 St. Clair St., near Massachusetts Ave., is located the grocery and provision store of Mr. I. N. Staley, where in a con- veniently arranged and neatly kept salesroom 16x3.1; feet in dimensions may be found an ad- mirably selected assortment of family grocer- . ies, both staple and fancy, teas, coffees, sugars, spices, canned goods and table supplies, fruits, produce, provisions, cigars, tobacco, no- tions, etc. This business was established by Mr. James Pedan, who was succeeded by WILLIAM GOEBLER, Central Dye House, 9 Circle St. The Central Dye House, located at No. 9 Circle St., was estJiblished in 1870. The most approved processes in steam scouring and dyemg have been introduced and competent assistants are employed in the various depart- ments. Especial attention is devoted to re- pairing, cleaning and dyeing gentlemen's garments, and all work is warranted to be of the most thorough description. Mr. William Goebler is a native of Prussia and was born in 5,835. He came to the United States in 1861 and the same year entered the service of his adopted country as a member of the 32d Indi- ana Volunteers, a German organization re- cruited in this city by Colonel (subsequently General) Wittich. The regiment was assigned to duty in the 20th Army Corps, in the De- partment of the West, and participated in many of the most important and memorable engagements of the war, including the battles of Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Chicamauga, Mis- sion Ridge, Knoxville, and also in portions of General Sherman's campaigns. At the battle of Shiloh Mr. Goebler received a severe wound but remained in service until the expi- ration of his term of three years, when he was honorably discharged. Since his return to civil life he has been for the greater portion of the time engaged in his present business. F. SCHILDMEIER, Merchant Tailor, 228 East Wash- ington St. Mr. F. Schildmeier the popular merchant tailor, perceiving with prophetic eye the future greatness of Indianapolis, located here more than 40 years ago, while the population scarcely reached 5,000 souls, making the trip from Cincinnati on foot, occupying four days. He was born in Germany in 1827 and learned the trade of tailor in that country and has followed it continuously since becoming a resident of the United States. He now occu- pies the three story brick building at the loca- tion above given, 17x60 feet in dimensions, conducting the merchant tailoring business in all its departments and carrying in stock piece , goods of both American and foreign produc- tion and manufacturing to order fashionable suits and garments. He also carries in stock a desinfble assortment of ready made clothing and gents' furnishing goods. He enjoys a lucrative and firmly established trade, num- bering among his regular patrons many of the old settlers and first families of the city and surrounding country. He commenced business on his own account 30 years ago. 544 STATE OF INDIANA. DAVID KAHN & CO., Trunk Manufacturers, No. 64 South Meridian St. The most extensive trunk factory in this state is that conducted b_v David A. Kahn Al Co., No. 114 South Meridian St., Indianapolis, where five entire floors are utilized for manu- facturing, storage and display of an immense stock of fine and common trunks, traveling bags, ladies' satchels, tourists' supplies and trunk makers' supplies generally. The busi- ness is confined exclusively to wholesale and jobbing, the trade extending through Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. The annual transactions are not less than $50,000. A great variety of st^'les, sizes and designs are manufactured here, from the common grade to the most elaborate and highly ornamented varieties, special attention being devoted to strength, durability and finish. Mr. Kahn, who is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana, was born in 1853. He is thoroughly conversant with all the details of the business and has done much by his efforts and exertions to develop this branch of industry in Indiana- polis. FRED. LICHTENAUER, Fashionable Boot and Shoe Maker, 80 South Illinois St. One of the leading manufacturers of fine custom work in this section of the West who has made a specialty of fashionable work and perfect fits in this department of industry is Mr. Fred. Lichtenauer, whose es- tablishment is located at No. 80 South Illinois St., now in the fourth year of a prosperous career. Mr. Lichtenauer devotes his personal attention to accurate measurement and to the general supervision of the manufacturing de- partment, employing three skilled workmen, whose products are characterized by thorough reliability and beautiful finish, as well as artis- tic design and style. Only the best material is used and the prices are uniformly as low as can be afforded for first class goods and relia- ble workmanship. Mr. Lichtenauer is a native of Alsace and was born in 1854. He learned his trade in the old country and is an expert artist in this line. A. SABBE, Groceries, Provisions, etc.. No. 105 Broadway. This grocery house came into the posses- sion of its present proprietor in 1882. The premises occupied comprise a two ;e irom $15,- 000 to $20,000. Mr, Shaw carries full and seasonable lines of forei;4ri and American dry goods, fine boots and shoes, hats and caps, ladies' and gentlemin s fnrnishing goods, fine French millinery, ribbons, laces, feathers, flow- ers, trimmed and untrimmed hats and bonnets, hosiery, gloves, notions, fancy goods, etc. The millinery department is presided over by ex- perienced artists, who make a specialty of trimming hats and bonnets in the latest styles Bleaching, trimming and re-trimming is also promptly attended to at the very lowest rates, special pains being taken to fully meet the re- quireinents of patrons. Mr. bhaw is a native of this state and was born in Morgan County in 1850. Before attaining his majority he re- moved to Kansas and in 1870 located in Indi- anapolis. He was employed as a salesman in the "'Boston Store" for some time previous to embarking in business. G. H. KEYLER, German Bookseller, etc., 187 East Washington St. This gentleman opened in 1879 a book and stationery store, where a prominent specially is made of German publications. He com- menced business at No 170 East Washington St. and removed lo his present location in September, 1882. Here may be found a large and comprehensive stock of the most popular and standard German puWications bearing the imprint of both foreign and Ainerican pub- lishers, and any work not in stock will be procured for patrons at publishers' prices. He also carries a general assortment of school and miscellaneous books, both new and second hand, periodicals, magazines, illustrated and "story" papers, school outfits, stationery, no- tions, etc. Mr. Keyler is the publisher of the "Atlas of Anatomy," issued in both German and English, and a dissected representation showing the interior parts of the human body, with diagrams, etc., and makes a special fea- ture of the bookjjinding department in all branches of the art. Mr. Keyler was born in the province of Wurtemburg in 1842 and learned the trade of bookbinder in the father- land. He came to America in 1869, landing at New York, removing to St. Louis and from thence to New Albany, and to this city in 1872. In 1875 he returned to his native coun- try on a visit, remaing about five months, and in 1S77 he visited California and Oregon, re- turning the same year. In the fall of 1877 he opened a bindery in this city, conducted in connection with his book business. THOMAS GAMBOLD, Groceries, Flour axd Feed, 214 and 216 South Meridian St. Among the popular establishmenls of this class is that conducted by Mr. Thomas Gam- bold. This house was established in 1874 by Mr S. D. Wharton as a grocery store, the flour and feed department being added two years lati-r. In May, 1882, Mr. Gambold pur- chased the stand, stock, fixtures and good will and is rapidly building up a large and flourish- ing trade, especially in the flour and feed line, in which he was extensively engaged prior to assuming the management of this house, en- joying the advantages of an extensive ac- quaintance and long experience. The prem- ises occupied comprise the spacious double warehouse 40x125 teet in dimensions at the location above designated, and the stock, which is full and complete in every depart- ment, embraces a complete line of staple and fancy groceries, fine family flour, mill feed, baled hay, etc. The annual transactions now exceed $25,000, and indications point to a con- siderable increase during the present year. Mr. Gambold is a native of North Carolina and was born in 1833, but has resided in this city since he was six years of age. SOUTH HOUSE, J. M. South, Proprietor, 17 Virginia Ave. This hotel is considered one of the best $1 per day houses in the Capital City. It has been occupied for hotel purposes since 1865, being managed among others by Mr. Bills, then by Mr. Miller and by Mr. John Kelley, who -was succeeded in August, 1878, by the present proprietor. The hotel building is fitted up in a neat manner with conveniently arranged office and comfortably furnished sleeping rooms, twenty-three in number. The table is supplied with the best the market affords, served in the best style of culinary art and in great abundance. Mr. South is a native of Clearmont County, O., and was born in 1831. He was engaged in chair manufactur- ing until October, 1861, when he enlisted as a member of the 51st Regiment Indiana Volun- teers, Company C, Colonel A. D. Strait, and was assigned the honorable position of color bearer. The regiment was first engaged at Somerset, Ky., and subsequently took a con- spicuous part in the battles of S'hiloh, Perrys- ville, Nashville and Murfreesboro. Mr. South was captured by the enemy under General Forrest and taken to Rome, Atlanta, Rich- mond and Belle Isle, when he was exchanged, and reached this city in 1863. He was then ordered to Nashville, Tenn., and soon after to Chattanooga, and was engaged in the battles CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 547 of Mission Ridge, Franklin and Nashville, soon alter which he was honorably discharged. Returning to civil life he located at Browns- burg, Hendricks County, and engaged in the manufacture of chairs until 1870. R. H. SCOTT, House, Sign and Ornamental Paint- er, 205 East Washington St. The high state of perfection to which this art has been brought suggests the propriety of inviting the attention of our readers to the representative liouse of R. H. Scott, founded in this city in 1S70, Mr. Scott succeeding Mr. Teal about October i, 18S2. The artistic ■work displayed in the tasteful and elegant specimens of sign writing which adorn many of our most prominent business blocks as well as in the exterior ornamentation and anterior decorations of many of our finest pub- lic and private edifices, churches and business houses are the result of this firm. Mr. Scott is a thoroughly practical painter and employs only the most skilled and competent assistants. The present office and headquarters are lo- cated in the basement of Little's Hotel Block on East Washington St., where all orders will receive prompt attention and where estimates for any description of work in his line will ibe cheerfully given, contracts made on the most reasonable terms and perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Mr. Scott is a native of the state of Maine and has been engaged in this branch of business in this city for a number of years and is recognized as among the most accom- plished workmen. •C. E. KREGELO & WHITSETT, Funeral Directors, Nos. 77, 79 and Si North Delaware St. This house was originally established in .1S69 and was then located at 77 East Market St., and removed to its present location in 1876, where a two story brick building 50x125 .feet in dimensions is occupied for business purposes. On the first floor are located the oflBces and rooms for the display of the various styles of coffins and caskets an3 metalic burial -cases, while the second floor is used for gen- eral warerooms. A large and varied assort- ment of the most modern styles of wooden and metalic cases from the plainest to the most elaborate is constantly carried in stock, and four of the finest hearses in the city are owned by this firm for use on funeral occasions. They have the most perf-ct facilities for con- •ducting their business in all its branches and are prepared to undertake the management and directions of funeral ceremonies, carrying out the wishes of the friends in every particu- lar and relieving them from all care and re- sponsibility in the premises. This is without exception "the leading house in the city and has had the direction of the obsequies of all prominent personages. The average number of funerals attended by them is not less than • one thousand per annum. Mr. D. Kregelo, the founder, is a native of Maryland and was born in 1811, coming to this city nearly half a century ago. He established the first planing mill here and was engaged in that branch of industrj' until 1867, when he established the business which is now conducted under the above, firm name and with which he was asso- ciated until March, 1S82, when he retired and the entire management devolved upon his son up to the organization of the present firm, January I, 18S3. Mr. Charles E. Kregelo was born in this city in 1843. He was formerly engaged in the general grocery business, be- coming associated with his father in 1869. Mr. Charles Test Whitsett is a native of Ken- tucky and was born in 1852. He has for several years past held the responsible posi- tion of manager of the Chicago branch of Stein's Cofliin Factory of Rochester, N. Y., which position he relinquished to assume his present business relations. HENRY SCHMIDT, Meat Market, 467 South Meridian St. This meat market was established in 1875 by Mr. Martin ReiflFel, who was succeeded in August, 1881, by its present proprietor, who carries a general line of the choicest beef, pork, lamb, veal and every variety of fresh meats, together with smoked and salt meats of his own curing, sausage, bologna, puddings, etc., manufactured expressly for his trade. The salesroom is 22x30 feet in dimensions and is fitted up with fine fixtures, including an improved cooler for the preservation of meats during the summer months. In the rear of the salesroom is a workroom 18x22 feet in size, and a wagon is kept for delivery and business purposes. Mr. Schmidt is a native of Baden, Germanj', where he was born in 1861. He came to the United Stales in 1875 and located in this city the same year. Soon after his arrival he secured employment at the establishment of Mr. Reiffel, with whom he remained until purchasing his interest and good will. JOHN STEVENS, Grocf.ries and Provisions, No. i Bu- chanan St., Cor. South East St. This business was originally established more than 20 years ago by Mr. E. Cattman. A fine stock of goods is carried pertaining to this branch of trade, including all varieties of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, sugars, spices, fruits, canned goods, queensware, glass- ware, wooden and willow ware, provisions, country produce, etc. Mr. Stevens assumed the management and control of this popular establishment in 1879, purchasing at that time the stock, fixtures and good will of Mr. Han- sen, and under his energetic and liberal man- agement the trade of this house has considera- bly increased. His slock is selected with great care especially to meet the requirements of his trade and is at all times fresh and desira- 548 .STATE OF INDIANA. ble, no old goods being allowed to accumulate. Mr. Stevens is a native of Denmark and was born in 1854. H^ '^^"^'^ '° '^'^ L'nited States in 1866, landing at New York and proceedini; direct to this city, where he has since resiikd. He was employed b_v other parties a'^ a clerk in this branch of business prior to embarkini; in it on his own account. F. P. SMITH & CO., Lamps, Glassware, eic, 35 North Illinois St. This is one of the leading retail houses ot Indianapolis in the lamp and glassware trade and was founded in 1873 under the st_\le of Smith & Grover, who conducted the business successfully until 1876. The [)resent fiim name and style was adopted in 1878. The premises occupied as salesroom at tht- locaiioii above designated are 2sx 190 feet in dinie^.sioi s and an additional wareroom in an adjatenl building used for storage purposes U 18x50 f. et in size. This firm carries constantly in stock a full and complete line of glassware, lamps, chandeliers, library lamps, lanterns, brackets, oil stoves, lubricating oils, fluid, headlight, signal and carbon oils, impiovcd burnvrs, chimnies and lamp trimmings generally, the average valuation of which is about $4,000, while their annual transactions reach fulU $30,000. Mr. F. P. Smith, the senior member of this representative firm, is a na ive ot Ken- tucky but has resided in this state since in- fancy. During the war of the rebellion he served from 1863 until 1864 in the Uniied States Army and received an honorable dis charge. His son and business associate, Mr. H. B. Smith, is a native of Indiana and was born at Brownsburg in 1859. He was edu- cated to this branch of commerce, serving in the capacity of clerk previouS'to the formation of the present partnership. HENRY SLUSHER, Watch Maker and Jeweler, 25S West Washington St. The trade of the watchmaker and jeweler is one requiring for its successful prosecution mechanical skill and abilities of a high order and we would especially commend as a skillful and expert raechanican in this line Mr. Henry Slusher, whose establishment is locattd at No. 258 West Washington St., where a specialty is made of fine watch repairing and cleaning and of all descriptions of jewelry repairs. Mr. Slusher is a native of Madison County, Ind., and was born in 1837. He has resided in In- dianapolis since 1S63 and has given this branch of business his individual attention since 186S. He is regarded as one of the most thoroughly competent and expert watchmakers and gives his personal attention to all work entrusted to his care. Mr. Slusher is the inventor and patentee of a patent pendulum guard, which protects the pendulum rod from injury by lift- ing up on it and which is highly commended by those who are competent to judge. W. H. KERN, DRUGGI.ST, Cor. Pine and Michigan: St.s. Thi-i business was established in 1876 by Dr.. David G. Kern, father of the present proprie- tor, WHO succeeded to the management the following year. The premises occupied for general salesroom are 18x40 feet in dimen- sions, in the rear of which is the laboratoryi- and prescription d. partment, 10x18 feet in size. 'Jhe stock embraces a full assortment of pure- dru .:s i.nd chemicals, all the standard proprie- tary medicines and pharmaceutical prepara- tions of the day, pure wines and liquors for medicmal purposes, toilet articles, perfumer- ies, stationery, notions, cigars, tobacco and all articles pertaining to this line. Special atten- tion is p id to the prescription department and tie accuracy and reliability of ingredients em- plo\ed Dr. David G. Kern, tne founder of this business, is a native of Pennsylvania and was born in 1S17. He came West'in 1839 and first located in Milton, Wayne County, this- st;ile, where he was i.lentified with the drug- traJe until 1875, when he removed to this city- He er.cted the premises now occupied by his- sou lor drug store ami residence, which is ac two story brick building 30x50 feet in size- Mr. W H. Kern was born in Wayne County,, Ind., in [854, and after completing his literary education engaged in this business, in which* he lias had a practical experience o( more than. 12 years and is an accomplished and thor- ougiil^\ educated chemist and pharmacist. JOHN ROSENBERG, Merchant Tailor, 196 East Washing- ton St. The merchant tailoring establishment of Mr. John Rosenberg was founded in 1873 and occupies a commodious salesroom 18x80 feet, in dimensions, carrying in stock a well selected assortment of imported and American fabrics- for gentlemen's wear, from which patrons can inake their selections, together with a seasona- blf and fashionable line of hats and caps, fine- dress and common shirts, gentlemen's under- garments, neckwear, hosiery, gloves and fur- nishing goods generally. Mr. Rosenberg is a practical tailor and cutter, who has devoted the greater portion of his life to this special branch of industrial enterprise, and the facili- ties enjoyed b}' him are equal to those of any contemporaneous establishmentin this section. He regularly employs a force of eight ex- perienced workmen and during the "busy sea- son" a much larger number, making up to- order in the most finished and fashionable style fine business and dress suits at prices- raiiging from $22 to $50. He enjoys a large city patronage and a trade extending to nearly every section ot the Union. Mr. Rosenberff- is a native of Germany and was born in 1836. He came to the United States in 1855 and to- Indiana in 1864. His establishment is located directly opposite "Maennerchor Hall" and one square east of Court House. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 549 WAGNER'S HOTEL, Stables and Wagon Yard; Charles Wagner, Propr.; 851, 853 and 855 South Meridian St. guests and boarders, which cannot fail to re- ceive liberal public consideration at most rea- sonable prices. He also owns in connection a fine livery, boarding and sale stable, which is 42x62 feet in size, with ample and commo- dious shed room for stock. Mr. Charles Wagner is a native and lifelong resi- dent of this city, where he was born in 1857. He was employed in his father's ^tore when but 12 years )f age and has cultivated hose habits of industry, mited with business abil- tv, which guarantee the success of any business i^nterprise in which he is ngaged. To his enter- 11 ise is largely due the ^1 owth of business in that ection of the city, which ilso cannot fail to make I he Wagner Hotel an at- tractive resort, and the business operations in which he is engaged in- crease with the growth nd development of the city. The diversity of business in which Mr. Wagner is engaged bears an important relation to the active operations of the Capital City and merits more than a passing notice in a review ■of the industrial operations of this metropo- lis. The foundation ot his present extensive ■operations were laid by his father, Mr. John Wagner, who came here in 1842 and com- menced business in 1856. After his death, ■which occurred August 7th, 1S70, the business, ■embracing hotel and stable yards, grocery and provision store, etc., passed under the control •of his son, under whose energetic manage- ment it has materially increased. At various times, from 1870 to the present time, the old ■buildings were taken down and new ones erected and improvements introduced in addi- tional buildings, etc. The main building as it Jiow stands is constructed of brick and is two stories in height, with a frontage of 35 feet and a depth of 77 feet, with basement. The front portion is devoted to business rooms, one of which is 16^^x40 feet in size and is stocked with a full variety of groceries and provisions, ■queensware, jackets, overalls, notions, tobac- ■cos, cigars, flour and feed, etc. ; the other room of about the same size is used as hotel office and sample room, where is a 15 ball pool table and a finely equipped bar is provided with choicest brands of foreign and domestic wines and liquors, beer, ale, etc., with telephonic ■communication with all partsof the city, while the rear and upper portion of the building has been equipped and furnished with neat and desirable sleepingapartments, reception rooms, ■etc. It is the design of Mr. Wagner to make this house an inviting suburban retreat for WILLIAM I. RIPLEY, Hay Dealer, Hack and Livery Sta- ble, 60 TO 74 West Market St. The premises occupied by Mr. Ripley at the above location comprise commodious and con- veniently arranged buildings 200x150 feet in dimensions, principally two stories in height, where he transacts a large business in hand- ling hay by the carload, ton or single bale and .carries also in stock nearly loo varieties of new and second hand vehicles, including hacks, carriages, buggies, phaetons, road and spring wagons, etc. He is always ready to purchase or advance money on all descriptions of vehicles and parties desiring any article in this line will here find a large assortment from which to make their selections, in which rare bargains are ofiered to cash customers. In addition to the two departments above enu- merated, Mr. Ripley also conducts a well equipped livery, sales and boarding stable, with first class hacks and rigs of every de- scription. He has ample stabling capacity for 80 horses and makes a specialty of boarding horses by the day or week. Mr. Ripley is a native of Cincinnati, O., and was born in 1842. He has been in business for himself since he was 18 years of age, never having worked on a salary for any person since that time. Pre- vious to the inauguration of his present enter- prise in 1878 he was for 15 3'ears engaged in the grocery business as proprietor of the "City Tea and Grocery Stores," about one square from the present location. 650 STATE OF INDIANA. CARL MOLLER, Wall Paper, Shades, etc, i6i East Washington St. This is one of the recognized headquarters in Indianapolis for articles pertaining to this important department of commerce, where in a conveniently arranged salesroom 20x82 feet in dimensions maj' be found at all times a choice and desirable line of the finer as well as of the common grades of paper hangings of the latest and most fashionable styles, lace cur- tains, window shades, lambrequins, cornices, oil cloths, mats and interior decorations in great variety. The average valuation of stock car- ried is about $12,000 and the annual sales ag- gregate fully $30,000. From eight lo fourteen assistants are employed and the transactions extend to all sections of Indiana and Central Illinois. Mr. MoUer is a native of Germany and was born in the Province of Westphalia in 1849. He came to this country with his parents when but a boy, coming direct to this city, where he secured employment as a clerk with Messrs. Gall & Rusch, with whom he remained from 1S67 until 1S76, when he em- barked in business on his own account on a comparatively small scale and has by energy, application and business sagacity built up the prosperous trade which he now enjoys. SANDER & RECKER, Furniture, 103 and 105 East Wash- ington St. The present house is the outgrowth of an enterprise which was inaugurated in this city about 15 years ago at the same location as the "Western Furniture Company." In 1878 the present firm (the individual members of which were also members of this company) was or- ganized and succeeded to the control of the business. They now occupy for sales pur- poses three entire floors and basement, each 44x90 feet in dimensions, of the spacious and commodious business structure at Nos. 103 and 105 East Washington St., and for storage purposes a three story warehouse at No. 174 New Jersey St., 34'x9o feet in dimensions. They carry constantly in stock fine lines of the best and common grades of office and household furniture of all descriptions, spring mattresses, bedding, etc., the valuation of which ranges from $20,000 to $30,000, accord- ing to the season, and transact an annual busi- ness of not less than $100,000, with both a wholesale and retail trade, extending to all sections of Indiana, Ohio and Illinois. About 25 salesmen and assistants are regularly em- ployed and two teams are kept in constant use for delivery and business purposes. Mr. Theo. Sander is a native of Germany and was born in the Province of Hanover in 1844. He came to the United states in 1864, landing at New- York and proceeding direct to Cincinnati, O., where he enlisted as a member of Company D, 165th Regiment, O. V. I., which was as- signed to duty with the Army of the Cumber- land and subsequently at Winchester and Harper's Ferry, in Virginia. At the expira- tion of his 100 days' term of service he re- enlisted in the United States service, but being under 20 years of age, his friends procured his- discharge before being ordered to the front. Mr. Gottfried Recker was born in Rhine, Province of Prussia, in 1834 and came to the United States in 1854, landing in New York and coming direct to this city, where he has since resided. He learned the trade of cabinet maker in the "Faderlaiid" and was engaged in that business until 1856, when he clerked in a picture frame store, becoming identified witiv the Western Furniture Company in 1872. J. M. HITCHCOCK, Livery and Feed Stable, 223 Ea.st Washington St. These premises have been occupied for liv- ery purposes for more than a quarter of a cen- tury, coming into the possession of the pres- ent proprietor in the spring of 1S81. The old frame building which formerly fronted on the street was many years ago moved to the rear and a new brick front erected, which now gives a space of 30x196 feet, devoted to stable purposes, with a spacious lolt, having a storage capacity of 100 tons of hay. The stables have eight fine box stalls and excellent accommoda- tions for about 40 horses. A number of regu- lar boarders are cared for and the livery- department is equipped with excellent car- riage horses and roadsters, with a large variety of single and double carriages, hacks, phae- tons, buggies, etc., special attention being paid to supplying carriages for wedding parties, funerals or pleasure excursions and lor con- veying commercial travelers. Mr. Hitchcock is a native of North^Carolina and was born in 1846. He has resided in this city for many years and was first employed as a laborer and bridge builder, subsequently conducting a feed store at No. 230 East Washington St. up to the time of embarking in his present enterprise. Telephonic communication with all parts of the city. L M. MYERS, Groceries and Provisions, 247 Indi- ana Ave. This grocery and provision house was es- tablished by its present proprietor in April,. 1880, and will compare favorably with anv similar house in this section of the Capital City. The salesroom, which is 16x40 feet in dimensions, is filled with an admirably selected assortment of choice family groceries and pro- visions and table and culinary supplies of the best grades and varieties, while the prices are uniformly the lowest consistent with good goods and honorable dealing. Two assistants are regularly employed and on Saturday and other busy days an additional salesman" is re- quired to serve the numerous patrons of this popular establishment. Mr. Myers is a native of Ohio and was born in Warren Co. in 1832. He entered the service in 1864 as a member of CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 551 the 26th Indiana Volunteer infantry, partici- pating in several of the important engage- ments of the war and in the memorable seige of Mobile, Ala; was honorably discharged in 1S65 and returning to civil life was engaged in the wholesale hardware and dry goods trade as clerk until embarking in his present suc- cessful enterprise in 1880. MATTHEWS BROS., Groceries and Provisions, Cor. No- BLK AND Bates St. This business came into possession of its present proprietors in March, 1SS2, who have considerably increased the volume of trade and scope of ils operations. The salesroom at the above named location is 20x60 feet in dimensions and the stock embraces a general line of the choicest varieties of staple and fancy family groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, fruits, vegetables, provisions, country produce, cigars, tobacco, notions, etc. Their supplies are procured direct from iin- porters, jobbers and producers and the stock is almost daily replenished with fresh arrivals. The individual members of the firm are Ansel Matthews and J. Q Matthews, whose thor- ough business qualifications and knowledge of the requirements of their trade have already acquired an enviable reputation in the business community. They were both born in Boone County, Iiid., the former in 1856 and the lat- ter in 1S62. They came to this city in 1881 and have by energy and application established a prosperous and growing bjisiness. Their father, Mr. William B. Matthews, was born in Scott County, Ind., in 1820 and- is entitled to mention as one of the early settlers of the state, and is widely known throughout this section as an extensive lufnber operator. A. BAUER, Manufacturer of Children'-s Car- riages, 108 Massachusetts Ave. Mr. A. Bauer conducts this special enter prise at his factory, located at 108 Massachu- setts Ave., where a room 18x55 f^^' '" dimen- sions is occupied and all work pertaining to this line is executed in the highest style of art and warranted to give satisfaction at the most reasonable rates. This is the only house of the kind in Indianapolis and from a compara- tively small beginning in 1873, when it was established by Mr. Bauer, the trade has in- creased fully 100 per cent and is constantly improving. All descriptions of children's car- riages, wagons, buggies, velocipedes, bicycles, tricycles, hobby-horses, toy gigs, etc., are made to order in the most thorough and workman- like manner and repairing promptly executed, work being called for and delivered to any section of the city. Mr. Bauer is a native of Columbus, O., and was born in 1855. He learned his trade in that city and remained there until 1872, when he went to St. Louis, Mo., and located in Indianapolis the same year, during which he established his present house. EPHRAIM CONFARE, Groceries and Provisions, 250 West Washington St. Among the leading and most popular houses in the western portion of the city is that now conducted by Mr. Ephraim Confare at No. 250 West Washington St., where in a con- veniently arranged salesroom 16x50 feet in dimensions is constantly carried a carefully selected assortment of the choicest varieties of staple and fancy family groceries, teas, coffees, spices, fruits, vegetables^ provisions, canned goods, notions and table and culinary supplies. This business was originally established by the firm of Confare & Rogers, the latter re- tiring August 26, 1881, since which time the business has been conducted by Mr. Confare alone, who has established a lucrative and satisfactory trade. Mr. Confare is a native of Ohio and was born in 1838. During the war of the rebellion he served as a member of the Second Indiana Artillerj' during its entire service, and with that organization participated in the memorable engagements of Prairie Grove and Cane Hill, Ark., and other eventful battles of the war. He came to this city in 18S0 and has been identified with the grocery and provision trade since that time. W. H. KRAMER, Meat Market, 319 Virginia Ave. The popular market and milk depot of Mr. W. H. Kramer, at No. 319 Virginia Ave., is one of the leading establishment ot its class on this busy thoroughfare and for more than 15 years has been noted for the uniform excel- lence of its stock and the honorable dealings which have characterized its transactions. Mr. Kramer carries at all times the choicest varie- ties of fresh, salt and smoked meats, sausages, bolognas, etc., and pure country milk from the best dairies in this section. He is a native of Germany and was born in Hesse Darm-tadt in 1822. He came to the United States in 1S48, landing at Baltimore, Md., where he re- mained for about 20 years, conducting a suc- cessful business in that city in the same line prior to coming to Indianapolis in 1868, where for a period of 15 years he has been identified, with the business interests of the Capital City. CHARLES MAGUIRE, Dry Goods and Notions, 166 West Washington St. This house, known as the Granger Store, was originally established in 1873 ^y Messrs. Martin & Maguire, the former retiring in 1875, since which time Mr. Maguire has conducted the business, the annual transactions ranging from $35,000 to $40,000, showing an inireiise in trade over the first year's business of fully 100 per cent. The building occupied, which is 20x75 leet in dimensions, is s'ocked with a carefully selected assortment of foreign and American dry goods, notions, trimmings, dress fabrics, domestics, white goods and general 552 STATE OF INDIANA. merchandise pertaining to this branch of trade. Mr. Maguire enjoys a large city patronage as •well as a liberal trade from the rural and agri- cultural districts, much of his stock being selected with an express view to the require- ments of this important class of trade. Mr. Maguire is a native of Ireland and was born in County I^eitrim, February 18, 1844. He was educated to the drj- goods business in the old country and carried on the business there prior to his removal to this country in 1865, In which year he became a resident of Indiana- polis. J. S. WILSON, Contractor, Carpenter and Builder, Northwest Cor. Market and East St. Mr. J. S. Wilson, is a native of Rocking- ham County, N. H., where he was born in 1824. He learned the carpenter trade at Law- rence, Mass., and came to this city in 1849, but two years after Indianapolis had obtained a city charter. His office and shop are located at the northwest corner of Market and East Sts. and residence at No. 64 North East St. He commenced his career in this city more than a third of a century ago and has been en- gaged in the carpenter's business ever since. He was for four years general superintendent of the mechanical work and repairs of the Union Railroad Company, during which period he introduced many valuable improve- ments, and is prepared to furnish estimates for any description of builders' or carpenters' work. Mr. Wilson is the inventor and pat- entee of an important improvement for domes- 1: ticpurposes known as the " Boss" Fly and Insect Screen, ad- justable to any size of door, win- dow or aperture and is based upon an entirely new principal, upon which letters pat- ent were granted to Mr. Wilson by the United State's Government, Oc- tober 30th, 1877. This screen, while being as cheap as the ordi- nary solid screen, possesses many advantages found in no other, especially noticeable among w^hich is the fact that it is the only one in use which allows insects to pass freely trom the apartments and prevents their return. These screens are now sold in all sections of the Union. He has obtained a patent upon one of the most ingenious adjustable tables ever offered to the American people and one which has a practical demand in the field for which it is designed. This table is made of various sizes adapted for kindergarten schools, home uses and draughtsmans' purposes. For kinder- garten it is arranged as a blackboard, and by D P loosing a screw the table is reversed for the kindergarten work proper. For the home, the youth's size one side, is arranged for inno- cent games, while the other side is arranged as an easel, being provided with a flexible shelf attached to one side. As a sewing table, full size, the I able is arranged for light house keeping, while the other i>^ a home companion, arranged with measure and diagram for cut- ting out bias work of any description. It also is adjustable to any sewing machine having no folding leaf, and for a wriling table the leaf is adjustable in any position, from a horizontal to a perpendicular. The p;itent secured by Mr. Wilson through Mr. Charles P. Jacobs, his attorney, bears date March 20, 1883, and these ariicless are now being manulactured to meet the demand. L. H. RENKKRT, Drugs and Medicines, No. 164 West Washington' St. Popularly known as the "Granger DruG Store," this pharmacy was originally estab- lished by Mr. S. R. Holt, coming into the possession of its present proprietor in Septem- ber, 1S80, sincf which time the trade has con- sideralily increased, the annual transactions now exceeding $15,000. The salesroom, which is 18x75 f^'^^ '" dimensions, is tastefully ar- ranged and fitted up with all the tnodern con- veniences, appliances and fixtures, while the stock embraces a carefully selected assortment of the purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, the standard proprietary remedies of the day, paints, oils, varnishes, brushes, perfumeries, fancy soaps, toilet articles, fancy goods, sta- tionery, cigars, tobacco and druggists' sundries generally. Special attention is devoted to the accurate preparation of physicians' prescrip- tions, family recipes and pluirmaceutical pre- parations. Mr. L. H. Renkert is a native of Aurora, Ind., and was born August 28, 1853. His early life was spent upon a farm, but be- fore attaining his majority he entered a drug store, where he became conversant with all departments of the business. LOUIS SIERSDORFER, Central Shoe Store, No. 41 East Washington St. The presenfbusiness is the outgrowth of an enterprise which was inaugurated in 1863 by Mr. Siersdorfer at 11 North Meridian St., his salesroom at that location being only 12x18 feet in dimensions. In 1868 he removed to his present establishment, where he occupies a handsoinely arranged apartment i8xtoo feet in dimt-nsions, stocked with an admirably se- lected assortment of the finest varieties of ladies', gentlemen's, boys', misses' and chil- dren's boots, shoes and gaiters valued at not less than $10000. In the rear of the sales- room proper is the custom departtnent, where particular attention is paid to fine custom work in all its branches, repairing, etc. In 1863 Mr. Siersdorfei-'s sales did not exceed CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 553 $iiS0O) while at the present time his annual transactions reach more than $40,000. From the small beginning in 1863 his establishment has become one of the most popular and favor- ably known houses of its class in the Capital City, and his trade, which is of the better class, js derived from both city and country. Mr. Siersdorfer was born in Prussian Germany, in 1839, and came to this country in 1853 and to Indianapolis in 1863. His father was a prac- tical shoemaker in the old country, and each of his brothers learned the trade and are now •engaged in this branch of business. Mr. Siersdorfer has had an experience with the trade extending over a period of more than thirty years. S. P. WADLEY, Groceries, 46 Indiana Ave. More than twenty years ago when there was scarcely a house in sight from his store doors, Mr. David Bumbarger opened a grocery and provision house on the site now occupied by Mr. S. P. Wadley for the same purpose. Since its inception many changes have oc- curred in the fersonel of its management, and in March, 1882, Mr. Wadley succeeded Mr. J. B. Cox as proprietor. He immediately refitted the store, introducing many improvements and also put in an entirely new stock of the choicest varieties of staple and fancy family groceries and table and culinary supplies, mak- ing this old stand not only one of the finest but also one of the best stocked establishments of its class in this section of the city. The salesroom is 20x40 feet in dimensions and the stock is fresh, complete and desirable in every department. Since Mr. Wadley assumed the management of this house the sales have con- siderably increased. Mr. Wadley is a native of this state and was born at Connersville, Fayette County, in 1848. He was for nearly twenty years engaged in the dry goods busi- ness at that place. Previous to embarking in his present enterprise he was engaged in agri- cultural pursuits on his own farm. STILZ & HOFFMAN, German Pharmacy, 69 East Wash- ington St. This firm com-menced business in 1876 at No. 104 North Pennsylvania St., removing a few months later to their present quarters, i6x (x> feet in dimensions, where is carried one of the most complete assortments in the city of merchandise pertaining to this destinctive de- partment of commerce, embracing the purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, a genera) line of the standard and reliable proprietary remedies of the day, imported and American toilet articles and perfumeries, pure wines and liquors for medicinal purposes, Havana and domestic cigars, druggists' sundries, etc. One of the finest soda fountains in the city is in use during the warm months, and an elevator sind conveniently arranged prescription case •occupies the rear portion of the apartment, and special attention is paid to compounding physicians' prescriptions, family recipes and pharmaceutical preparations. Mr. John G. Stilz is a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, and was born in 1S43. He oame to the United States in June, 1852, landing at New York. After residing in Louisville, Ky>, he came to this city and first became associated with the drug trade in 1862 and for the past twenty years has devoted his attention exclusively to this branch of business. Mr. George W. Hoff- man is a native of Ohio and was born at Hamilton in 1S48, but came to this city with his parents when but one year of age. He is also a practical pharmacist and chemist with an experience of more than thirteen years in the business. SMILEY & SON, Livery, Boarding and Sale Stable" 26, 30 AND 38 South Pennsylvania St- At this establishment stylish turnouts, fine carriages and reliable horses can be had at reasonable rates. Commercial travelers can procure transportation to any point and special attention is devoted to supplying fine carriages and steady drivers for funerals, weddings or pleasure parties at the shortest notice. This firm have also ample accommodations for boarding horses by the day or week, their stables being fitted up in first class style. The business was originally established in this lo- cation about thirty years ago and has been conducted by several different parties until 1875, when its control passed into the hands of Messrs. Warner & Smiley. Under this style it was conducted until 1879, when by the re- tirement of Mr. Warner and the admission of Mr. G. D. Smiley the firm became as at pres- ent. The premises embrace a ground space fronting on Pennsylvania .St. So feet and run- ning back 60 feet, upon the mam portion of which their stable buildings are erected, while upon either side ample room is afforded for carriages, buggies, etc. Mr. G. D. Smiley, the senior member of the firm, is a native of Ken- tucky and was born in 1824. He leiirned the trade of blacksmitn and carried it on success- fully for several j-ears. At the outbreak of the Mexican War he enlisted as a private sol- dier in a Kentucky regiment and served under General Taylor. Being a man of extraordin- ary proportions and magnificent physique and one of the heaviest men in the army, he ac- quired considerable celebrity on this account as well as for his valor on the field and excel- cellent record as a soldier. Being a native and resident of the South he naturally sympa- thized with the Confederate Government dur- ing the late war and was identified with its fortunes. ' After the close of the "unpleasant- ness" he removed to the North and settled at Mattoon, 111., where he remained until 1879, when he came to Indianapolis and became associated with his son in the livery and horse shoeing business, the latter part of the busi- ness afterward being abandoned. The firm 554 STATE OF INDIANA. afterward purchased a tract of about 1,500 acres of timberland in Casey County, Ky.,and Mr. S. returned in November, 1881, to liis native state to superintend the lumber inter- ests of the firm, while his son, Mr. Z. T. Smiley, remains in thi< city in charge of their extensive livery business. The junior mem- ber of the firm was born in Garrett County, Ky., in 1S48, and was engaged in the livery business at Mattoon, III., prior to becoming a resident of Indianapolis in 1875. By his cour- teous business methods he has established a prosperous business. HORACE A. COMSTOCK, Watches, Clock.s and Jewelry, No. 15 North Illinois St. The jewelry establishment conducted by Mr. Horace A. Comstock was opened for the transaction of business October 6, 1S81. The elegant and attractive salesroom 20x22 feet in dimensions in the Claypool Block, a four story brick structure at the above location, is stocked to repletion with an admirably selected assort- ment of foreign and American watches in gold and silver cases, fine clocks in great va- riety, silver and plated table ware, including full lines of the celebrated "Roger's" make of plated ware, which has no superior in Europe or America, chains, bracelets, rings, and the innumerable articles of vertu and ornament which appropriately pertain to this branch of commercial pursuit and amounts to from $3,000 to $4,000 in value. Mr. Comstock, who employs two assistants, makes a specialty of fine watch and jewelry repairing and of setting diamonds and precious stones in the most elegant and fashionable styles. Mr. Comstock is a native of Ohio and was born in Dayton, September 29, 1S56. He has been identified with the jewelry business since 1870, when he commenced to learn the trade in which he is acknowledged to be an expert and thorough workman. He has resided in In- dianapolis since 1S72, and was employed by other parties previous to embarking in his present enterprise. A. B. MEURER, Prescription Druggist, No. 150 Vir- ginia Ave. Enjoying an enviable reputation among our citizens generally and the medical fraternity this house claims recognition in the present review. It was established in 1879 and came into the possession of the present proprietor in Mari.h, 1882, who purchased the interest ot Mr. G. C. Aughenbaugh. The salesroom, which is fitted up in a tasteful manner, is 2ox 50 feet in dimensions, and am.ong its appoint- ments may be especially mentioned an elegant and completely equipped prescription case and a fine marble "Polar" soda fountain, from which in its proper season is dispensed ice cold soda with pure fruit syrups. The stock embraces at all times the purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, the most popular stand- ard varieties of proprietary medicines and' pharmaceutical preparations, toilet articles ini great variety, fine soaps and perfumeries andi druggists' sundries generally. Special atten- tion is devoted to the accurate preparation andl compounding of physicians' prescriptions and! family recipes by skilled and competent phar- macists. Communication with all parts of the city by telephone is an important feature of" this establishment and orders by wire receive prompt attention. Mr. Maurer is a native of Indiana and was born at New Albany in 1859. He is a thorough chemist and pharmacist andi has been for several years identified with this special branch of trade both in Louisville, Ky., and in this city, where he was formerly em- ployed in the establishment of Mr. Weiss. LUCAS WEHLE, Boots and Shoes, 194 Washington St. Fine custom work for ladies', gentlemen's- and children's wear in boots, shoes and gaiters is a specialty lor which the popular house of Mr. Lucas VVehle at No. 194 East Washington. St. has acquired more than a local celebrity and established a lucrative and prosperous- trade extending to all parts of the city andi surrounding country. This enterprise was in- augurated in i860 by its present proprietor,, and a large increase in trade has characterized the transactions of each succeeding year. He carries a carefully selected stock of fine goods- and pays particular attention to custom work and to repairinu in all its branches. Mr.Wehle- is a native of Germany and was born at Wur- temburg in 1835. ^^ came to the United! States in 1854 ^"'^ located in Indiana three years later. He is a practical boot and shoe- maker and devotes his personal attention to- the business in which he has for more than, twenty years been successfully engaged. A. J. MILLER, Druggist, 325 and 327 East Washing- ton St. As a representative establishment in this- line we would notice this popular pharmacy,, where in a finely furnished apartment of tri- angular form with a frontage of fifty feet om East Washington St., may be at all times- found a carefully selected assortment of the- purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, pro- prietary or patent medicines, pharmaceutical, preparations, pure wines and liquors for medi- cinal purposes, toilet articles, perfumery, choice- imported and domestic cigars and tobaccos, stationery, notions and druggists' sundries- generally. In the rear portion of the store is a finely arranged and thoroughly equipped prescription case and laboratory, where special attention is devoted to the preparation of phy- sicians' prescriptions and family recipes by skilled and experienced pharmacists. Mr, Miller is a native of Rush County, this state, and was born in 1854. He was first engagedJ as a clerk in this business at Rushville as early as i869,and has had a continuous practical ex^ CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. SSS- perience as a pharmacist for more than thir- teen years. In 1870 he came to this city and was employed by other parties until 1873, when he commenced business on his own ac- count at No. 284 South West St., where he remained for six years when he removed to the Spencer House Block, conducting a pros- perous trade until he took possession of his present establishment, where his annual busi- ness has increased about 30 per cent. JOHN H. CRAIG, Confectioner, 20 East Washington St. In the production of the finer grades of fancy confections, Mr. Jno. A. Craig has es- tablished a widespread reputation and his pop- ular candies are now shipped to all sections of the United States. This business, which was originally established in 1873, has attained considerable proportions and is steadily in- creasing with each succeeding year. Mr. Craig occupies for business purposes the four story brick building 16x120 feet in dimensions at the location named, and carries a large and desirable assortment of the choicest varieties of plain and fancy candies and confections, plain and ornamental cakes, ice cream, etc. His parlors are fitted up in a neat and attract- ive style and during the season are liberally patronized by the better class of trade. In the manufacturing department seven skilled and experienced assistants are employed and the products of his establishment are second to none in any section of the Union. Mr. Craig, who is a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1846, and has resided in this city since 1873, ^' which time the present successful en- terprise was inaugurated. He is practically conversant with all the details and require- ments of the business and has established a prosperous and growing crade by an adherence to the policy of furnishing the best articles at a minimum price. AUGUST E. RAHKE, Fresh and Salt Meats, No. 292 East Georgia St. The popular and finely stocked market at No. 292 East Georgia St. was established in 1372 by Mr. Smock, and has since been con- ducted by Mr. Herman Volbrath, Mr. G. C. Krug and Mr. August E. Rahke, the present enterprising proprietor, who succeeded to the business in 1881, and has established a pros- perous and steadily increasing trade. The premises occupied for market purposes are 16 X22 feet in dimensions, equipped with the re- quisite appliances, including a fine refrigerator for the storage of meats during the warm months. The best meats only are purchased and the stock embraces fresh beef, veal, mut- ton, lamb, pork, etc., in season, hams, should- ers, breakfast bacon, dried beef, lard, bologna sausage, etc., and two horses and wagons are used for business purposes. Mr. Rahke is a native of Cincinnati, O., and was born in i860. He learned the butchering business in that city and came to Indianapolis in 1877, where he was employed by Mr Volbrath and other parties prior to engaging in business on his own account. D. A. BOHLEN, Architect, Brandon Block, 95 East Washington St. In this review of the various industries and' resources of the state the learned profession are entitled to prominent recognition, among' which the architect is worthy of special prom- inence. To this branch of the professions our' cities are largely indebted for their beauty and development. The number of architects in this city is thirteen. About six of this num- ber have attained pronjinent and lucrative" positions, among which we find D. A.Bohlen,. with office in the Bi andon Block, entrance 95 East Washington St. He was born in Han- over, Germany, in 1827, where he acquired a theoretical and practical knowledge of his- profession. He is a resident of the Capital City since* 1863. He enjoys a prosperous bus- iness.- From his designs were erected many of the most substantial and noted buildings in the city. In the list are the Robert Park M.- E. Church, St. Jonh's Roman Catholic Cathe- dral, Fletcher's Bank, Citizen's Bank, Talbot Block, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Paul's- Evangelical Lutheran Church, the German' Church of the Evangelical Alliance, Hub- bard's Block, and numerous other public and" private buildings. He ranks among the: mosp" coinpetent as well as the oldest established architect of the city. BERTERMANN BROTHERS, Florists, Salesrooms, 74 East Wash-- ington St.; Greenhouses, Cor, Lib-- erty and New Yok k Sts. Among the leading floricultural establish- ments of Indianapolis is that conducted by the above gentlemen, whose grounds and' greenhouses are located at the corner of Lib- erty and New York Sts. where a ground space' 200x200 feet is occupied for the cultivation of plants, shrubs, flowers, etc., in the summer months, and upon which are erected three greenhouses embracing a space of 50x60 feet in dimensions, and one 20x60 feet in size, of the most approved construction, giving a ground space of more than 10,000 square feet- under glass, which during the summer months is filled to its utmost capacity witii the choicest varieties of rare exotics and native flowering; plants. This firm also occupy salesrooms at No. 74 East Washington St., where they carry in stock a fine assortment of choice cut flow- ers, boquets, floral designs, etc. They make a prominent specialty of decorating churciies,- halls or private residences and of furnishing to order cut flowers and floral designs of ther most beautiful and appropriate forms for funer- als, weddings, banquets or festive occasions.- They also make a specialty of dried flowers,. S56 STATE OF INDIANA. everlastings, grasses, plumes, etc., and carry in stock an elegant assortment of straw bas- kets and ornamental designs for home decora- tions. The oflSces and greenhouses are con- nected by telephone with all parts of the city, and orders left in person or sent by wire will receive prompt personal attention at the most reasonable rate.s. Mr. John Bertermann is a native ot Prussia and was born in 1S52. He came to the United States in 1876 and first located in Cincinnati, but came to this city in 1879, at which time the present business enter- prise was inaugurated. Mr. William Berter- mann, also a native of Prussia, was born in 1S57, and came to the United .States in 1872. He resided at Columbus, O., lor four years pre\ ious to coming to this city in 1876. Both members of the firm are practical gardeners and experienced floriculturalists. JOHN EGGER, House and Sign Painter, 152 East Washington St. Among those concerns which have acquired a deservedly' high rank in this community is the above, where orders receive prompt atten tion and estimates will be furnished for all descriptions of work in this line, including exterior and mterior decorative or plain paint- ing, graining, glazing, varnishing, wall or sign painting, etc. This business was established by Mr. Egger in 1864, and while his first 3'ear's receipts did not exceed $3,000, his annual transactions at the present time range from $10,000 to $12,000. Mr. Egger uses only the best and most reliable material, em- ploys only skilled and experienced assistants, superintends all contracts and jobs himself and is therefore enabled to guarantee perfect satisfaction under all circumstances. Mr. Egger is a native of Switzerland and was born in 1S33. '"I^ learned his trade in the old country and came to the United States in 1854, loca- ting first at Red Bank, near Long Branch, N. J., and coining to this city in 1855. In 1861 he enlisted in the 5th Indiana Cavalry and was honorably ilischarged in January, 1S62, on account of physical disability, subsequently re-entering the service during the famous Morgan Raid. As an evidence of Mr. Eg- ger's personal popularity where he is best known, we may notice that at the spring election of 18S1 he was elected member of the City Council from the 22d Ward, Mr. Egger being a Republican and this a Democratic ward. H. NICOLAI, Meat Market, 62 Massachusetts Ave. This is one of the leading meat markets in this section of the city, and a salesroom 30x40 feet in dimensions is fitted up in modern style with marble counters, first class refrigerators, etc., and is constantly supplied with the choicest varieties of Iresh beef, mutton, lamb, veal and pork, hams, bacon, corned beef, tongues, sausages, bologna, etc. In addition to this popular establishment, Mr. Nicolai is also proprietor of stall No. 50 in the market house, from either of which places, of business customers are promptly supplied and mer- chandise is delivered in any section of the city. Mr. Nicolai was born in Evansville, Ind.,in 1843. His parents removed to Cincin- nati in 1845, and afterward located in Indiana- polis, where his lather was engaged in the butchering business. Mr. Nicolai learned the trade and was employed with his father until 1862, when he enlisted as a member of the 6Sth Indiana Volunteers and participated in many of the eventful battles and engagements of .the war of the rebellion, including Chica- mauga, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Dalton, Ga.; Hoover's Gap and others. He was captured by General Bragg's command at Green River, Ky., and held as a prisoner o( war for some time when he was paroled and returned to Indianapolis, subsequently rejoining his regi- ment. He was wounded at Chicamauga and disabled for a short t-me, but soon reported for duty and remained with his regiment until 1863, when he was honorably discharged at Indianapolis. DANIEL O'LEARY, Groceries and Provisions, iio, 112 AND 114 Hill Ave. The finest varieties of choice family grocer- ies and provisions, together with choice brands of imported and American wines and liquors, cigars, etc., can always be found at the estab- lishment -of Mr. Daniel O'Leary, Nos. no, 112 and 114 Hill Ave., which was founded by him in 1876 and is now the recognized head- quarters for articles pertaining to this special department. The premises occupied at the location above named cohiprise one room 30X 46 feet in dimensions, which is thoroughly stocked with a full and desirable line of fine family groceries, provisions, salt and smoked meats, teas, coffees, sugars, spices, canned fruits, vegetables, oysters, etc., confisctioneries, nuts, tobacco, cigars, notions and miscella- neous merchandise pertaining to family sup- plies, selected by Mr. O'Leary with an express view to the requirements of his trade. Mr. O'Leary is a native ot Ireland and was born in 1843. He came to America in 1863, land- ing at New York, and from that city/wdnt direct to Boston, Mass., where he remained for three months before coming West. In the winter of 1863-4 he came to this city, where he was employed as a bar tender for nearly one year, when he removed to Illinois and was employed on a railroad for a time, return- ing in the latter part of 1864 and occupying a position with the Merchants' Union Express Company, where he remained until the con- solidation of that company with the American Express Company, remaining with them for six years. He then entered the employ of the U. S. Express Company, remaining for two years, and in 1874 received an appointment on the Indianapolis Police Force. In 1875 he CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 557 returned to Ireland and visited the scenes of his boyhood in the Emerald Isle, the trip occu- pying one year. Shortly after his return to this city in 1876 he established his present business. MICHAEL CLUNE, Manufacturer of Bed Lounges, Mat- tresses, ETC., 700 South Meridian St. The manufacture of these indispensable ar- ticles of our domestic economy is extensively carried on in Indianapolis by Mr. M. Clune at No,. 700 South Meridian St., and as this is the only establishment in the Capital Ci'y exclusively engaged in this important branch of operative industry, it claims particular re- cognition in the present review of our resources and commercial advantages. This special in- dustry was inaugurated by Mr. Clune in 1864, and a most gratifying increase in his annual transactions has rewarded his efforts, his year- of this state and to Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Mis- souri, Kentucky and other western states. ly sales now reaching $30,000. The premises occupied embrace a spacious four story struct- ure 50x50 feet in dimensions, used for man- ufacturing purposes. The manufactory is equipped with special machinery and appli- ance, such as practical experience has demon- strated to be serviceable in the various departments of this business, and at the pres- ent time eleven skilled and practical workmen are regularly employed in the production of various styles of spring, hair and wool mat- tresses, and not less than ten different varieties of single and double bed lounges, many of which are protected by letters patent from the United States Government. Mr. Clune, the proprietor of this industry is a native of Ireland and was born in 1S43. He has resided in the United States since he was five years of age. He employs no travehng agents, yet the high reputation his products have acquired by reason of their excellence have msured for him an extensive trade reaching to all sections EDWARD B. DRAKE, Cigars and Tobacco, No. 96 North Illinois St. The premises occupied by Mr. Drake for sales purpo.ses at this location are 22x75 feet in dimensions, where he carries an admirably selected stock of the choicest brands of Ha- vana and domestic cigars, the most popular varieties of manufactured tobaccos for both chewers' and smokers' use, pipes, snuff, cigar- ettes and smokers' supplies in almost every variety. Mr. Drake makes a leading specialty of the celebrated brand of cigars known as- "No. 57," manufactured expressly for his trade and which are conceded by connoisseurs to be the finest cigars in the city at the price. Mr.. Drake is a native of England and was born in Cambridgeshire, August 29, 1815. He served a regular apprenticeship of aEa,__ six years as a linen draper =Ma«^ in the mother country and ;^ came to the United States- T ^^fc in 1838, landing at New ^ York. He was engaged in _ the dry goods business at ^" New Lisbon, Columbiana Count3', O., for 15 years,, and located in Indianapolis llll ^ ^ m 1854- He was first en- e;aged here in the stove business as a member or ihe firm of Root & Drake, \hich parthership contin- ^ ued for six years- In 1S60 he accepted a position as alesman with, Mr. A, W, -jharpe in the cigar busi- ly less, and in 1880 succeeded him in business at No. 57 West Washington Street, where he remained until taking possession of his present location in June, 1S82. CHARLES W. MEIKEL, Plumbing and Gas Fitting, 75 North Pennsylvania St. To the services of the skilled and competent plumber and gas fitter our cities are largely indebted for their present improved sanitary condition. As one of the most important houses in this line in the city of Indianapolis- may be mentioned that of Mr. Charles W. Meikel, located in the Opera House Block at No. 75 North Pennsylvania St., where in a salesroom 20x100 feet in dimensions is carried one of the largest and most complete assort- ments of gas fixtures of all styles, chandeliers, brackets, lamps, etc., to be found in the state,, together v/ith all articles required in the plumbing as well as gas fitting departments- This business was established by the present, proprietor in 1875 with a cash capital of only- S5S STATE OF INDIANA. $75, and the annual transactions have for the past seven ycears showed an increas of lOO per cent^ each year, the sales now aggregating fuUv $40,000 per annum. Remunerative em- ployment is given to about twenty experienced •workmen. Mr. Mcikel is prepared to furnish estimates and make contracts for thoroughly equipping public or private buildings with gas .and water in the most approved scientific man- ner, with special regard to promptness, relia- bility and good workmanship. His establish- rnent is connected with all pjirts of the city by telephone. Mr. Meikel has by his own abilitv and energy established his present prosperous business from a comparatively in- !signilicant beginning. rORT WAYNE AVE. "CHALLENGE" MILLS, J. M. Kelly, Proprietor, Cor. Ala- bama St, and Fort Wa^ne Ave. These mills were placed in operation in JVlay, 1882, by Mr. ]. M. Kelly, for the man- ufacture of fine family wheat, r^ve and Graham iiour, meal, feed and hominy. The main building is a commodious and substantial three story brick structure 32x60 leet in dimen- sions, thoroughly eg nipped throughout with the latest improved designs of milling ina- .chinery especially adapted to the manufacture of the finer grades of articles enumerated .above. Six skilled and experienced hands are regularly employed, and two wagons are con- stantly engaged in hauling the material and .delivering the manul'actured products. The office is connected by telephone with all parts ■of the city, and orders by w,ire are promptly .executed. The superior quality' of the rye flour manufactured here ensures a ready sale .and continuous demand throughout all sections of the West, the daily products of this com- modity being about twenty-five barrels, exclu- sive of a large custom trade. Mr. Kelly has also secured a large and steadily increasing demand thrciughout the West for his superior hominy, and is now producing about filty bar- rels per day. He also manufactures not less than one ton of each kind of feed per day, which is largely disposed of in the hoine mar- ket. One forty horse power engine and boiler furnish the motive power for the machinery .employed, and the dehaand is such as to tax the utmost running capacity of the mills. Mr. JKelly, who is a native of Ohio, was born in Warren County in 1834. In early life he learned the carpenter's trade and was engaged iin that branch of business until 1S69, when he removed to Indianapolis and opened a grocery «tore on East Washington St., where he re- mained until 1876, when he removed to Day- ton, O., and was there engaged in the same branch of business, which he continued until j88o, when he opened a hominy mill in con- nection with his grocery business and con- ducted the two establishments until his return /to Indianapolis to engage iu the preseiat ven- .ture. I. H. HERRINGTON, Harnes.s 68 NoRTi£ Delaware St. In 1S71 Mr. Ilerrington, with a practical experience of many years as a harness maker and with a capital of $2,000, embarked in busi- ness on his own account in this city and by energy and enterprise built up a prosperous trade, reaching from $15,000 to $16,000 per annui-n. I-Ie unfortunately, however, invested quite heavily in real estate, which depreciated in value and he soon saw the accumulations of many years toil and energy swept away and his entire capital absorbed in the general Wreck. Undismayed by his reverses, he how- ever commenced once more af the foot of the ladder and in 1S76 succeeded Mr. W. H. Lee in the harness business nt No. 68 North Dela- ware St., where he has once more established a prosperous and growing trade. During the first year of his last business venture his sales did not exceed $3,000, and during the last year his transactions more than doubled that amount and indications point to a still greater increase in the not far distant future. He makes a specialty ot hand made .harness to order at prices ranging from $8 to $90 per set, according to quality and finish. He also car- ries in stock complete lines of single and dou- ble harness, saddles, bridles, collars, whips, robes, blankets, brushes, fly nets, combs and horse clothing and equipments generally. His salesroom and manufactory is 17x60 feet in dimensions and four experienced workmen are employed at the present time in the man- ufacturing department. Mr. Herrington is a native of Wayne County, Ind., and was born March 30, 1837. He has been identified with this special branch of industry for more than 30 years. CONRAD RUCKELSHAUS, Staple and Fancy Groceries, 277 North Noble St. This business was originally established at the present location in 1874 ^""^ '^"^ premises now occupied comprise the first floor and base- ment, each 18x40 feet in dimensions, where is carried at all times a choice selection of fine staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, foreign and domestic fruits, canned goods, con- fectionery, cigars, tobacco, notions, produce, provisions and table and culinary supplies in great variety. Mr. Ruckelshaus makes a lead- ing specialty of fine garden grown teas and fancy groceries, both imported and American, and his trade is principally derived from the better class of city patrons, amounting an- nually to about $10,000. Mr. Ruckelshaus is a native of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, and was born in 1850. He came to the United States in 1867, landing at New York and com- ing direct to this cit^ . He was engaged as a . painter until establishing his present business. He has evinced an'active and intelligent in- terest in political matters. His business career has been characterized by an honorable sj-stem of dealing and he has established a lucrative and prosperous trade. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 559 ;E. W. TOMPKINS, Drugs and Medici^"e.s, 165 Massachu- setts Ave. This pharmacy was established bv the pres- ent proprietor at this location in December, 1878, with a very small capital but with athor- .ough comprehension ot' the peculiarities and reqiiirements of thi-; important branch of trade. The average value of stock carried is about $3,500, enjbracing a general line of •drugs and chemicals, pat.nt medicines, toilet .articles, perfumery, paints, oils, dye stuffs, varnishes, brushes, cigars, tobacco, wines and liquors for medicinal purposes and druggists' sundries generally. The salesroom, which is 18x66 feet m dimensions, is fitted up in a •most attractive manntT, with modern fixtures and appliances, including an elegant soda fountain and a finely furnished prescription •case, where special attention is devoted to the •accurate preparation of physicians' prescrip- tions and phariEiaceutical preparations for fam- ily use by skilled and accomplished chemists .and pharmacists. He also puts up for sale Tompkin's Condition Powders, Tompkin's Turkish Hair Renewer, Tompkin's Blood PuriSer, Tompkin's Root and Herb Bitters .and Tompkin's Vermifuge. Mr. E. W. Tompkins is a native of Virginia and was torn near Warrenton, in Fauquier County, in 1852. He acquired his knowledg of the pro- fession at the drug store of Dr. J. R. Roy, in Fredericksburg, Va., with whom he remained for three years. He was subsequently asso- <;iated with Mr. C. A. Jones, in the same city, .and from thence removed to Warrenton, Va., where he was employed as prescription clerk for two years, and afterwards in the same -capacity at Baltimore, Md., for a short time, becoming a resident of Indianapolis Decem- ber 1st, 1877, when he opened a drug store on his own account at No. 190 Indiana Ave., where he remained until occupying his pres- ent location. ILLINOIS HOUSE, William Essmann, Proprietor, 181, 183 AND 185 Illinois St. This is one of the most popular and well kept houses of its class in the city. Mr. Ess- mann established the Illinois HousS more than a score of years ago in a modest, unpre- tending frame structure on the site of his present commodious edifice, and to accommo- date his steadily increasing business has from time to time made additions and improve- ments, until the building now occupied covers .a ground space of 60x60 feet and is substan- tially built of brick, containing sixty well .arranged apartments for the accommodation of guests. Upon the first floor is the office, with floor laid in Mosaic tjle, the bar and bil- liard room, dining room with seating capacity for sixty guests, the culinary department, laun- -dry, rooms for help, wash rooms and water -closets, etc. On the second floor are the Jadies' parlor and reception room and sleeping apartments, and the entu'e third floor is also devoted to sleeping chambers. The rooms are all pleasant, well lighted and ventilated, hand- somely furnished and well cared for. The building is supplied throughout wilh gas and water and the table is supplied wilh the choicest viands of the season, served in the best and most attractive manner. The office department is in charge of Louis Essmann and L. M Elliot as clerks. Mr. Essmann has a number of regular boarders and a liberal share of transient public patronage, entertaining on an average from eighty five to one hundred guests per day. The rates to transient cus- tomers are $1.50 per day, and a liberal reduc- tion is made to those remaining more than a week. Mr. Essmann is a native of Germany and was born in 1S25. He has resided in .the United States tor the past thirty years and in Indianapolis since 1862, owning the property which he occupies. JOSEPH HELM, Groceries and Provisions, 263 and 265 Ea.st Washington St. One of the most deservedly popular and thoroughly reliable establishments of this class in the Capital City i.^ that of Mr. Joseph Helm, occupying a spacious double ware- house and basement each 30x40 feet and car- rying a large, fresh and desiraljle assortment of the choicest varieties of fine family grocer- ies, garden grown teas and coffees, sugars, spices, canned and bottled goods, fruits and confectioneries, cigars and tobacco, queens- ware, glassware, vegetables, produce, pro- visions, notions, etc. The stock is kept re- plenished by fresh arrivals and a horse and wagon is employed for delivering merchan- dise to customers. This, house was originally established in this city in 1876 at No. 105 Massachusetts Ave., and removed to Its pres- ent location in the following year and the business has increased more than 100 per cent. Mr. Joseph Helm is a native of Newark, O., and was born in 1844. He came West with his parents when quite young and first located at Dayton, O. In 1S61, when but 17 years of age, he enlisted under the first call of the President for volunteers in the ist Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, a three months' organization, and with them participated in the first en- gagement of the war, the Battle of Bull Run. At the expiration of his term of service he re- enlisted in the Eighth Ohio Battery, which was attached to the 15th Corps de Armie, under General Sherman. He was engaged in the Battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post and other minor skirmishes. The battery then returned to Vicksburg, tak- ing part in that memorable siege and the sub- sequent victories of that eventful campaign. He was for the .second time honorably dis- charged from service in March, 1865, and re- turned to Ohio, where he was engaged at the carpenter's trade until 1876, when he removed to this city. 560 STATE OF INDIANA. "THE BROWN HOUSE," T. B. Brown, Prop., 73 N. Alabama St. At the Brown House the best substantial viands the market affords are furnished to guests and quality and quantity are made paramount to ostentatious display, and com- lortalily furnished rooms and polite attendance more than compensate for superficial show and a plate too full of style. The Brown House is centrally and eligibly located, contains ample accomniodations for 60 guests and no pains are spared by Mr. Brown, its proprietor, and his assistants to render his guests, either regu- lar or transient, comfortable. The rooms are comfortably furnished and neatly kept, the tables are supplied with the best which the market affords and the doors are open at all hours, night or day, while the rates of fare are at lowest popular prices. Mr. Brown has at all times a large number of regular boarders and accommodates daily not less than 200 guests with first class meals. Mr. Brown isa native of Portsmouth, O., and was born in 18.29. He was engaged in furnace works in Dominion County, Ind., for 14 years, and subsequently in milling and other pursuits previous to becoming a resident of Indianapo- lis in 1867, when he was first engaged in the hotel business as proprietor of the Sheridan House, on South Illinois St., which he con- ducted for about 18 months. He then carried on the saloon of Little's Hotel for three years, when he removed to Pearl St., remaining for about six months. In 1872 he opened a saloon and boarding house at No. 67 North Alabama St., removing to his present location in 1877. HELMS & HARTMAN, " City Mills," 354 East Washington Street. These mills have been a familiar landmark of Indianapolis for more than a quarter of a century. Mr. August Helms became proprie- tor in 1881 and in February, 1882, Mr. C. F. Hartman purchased an interest in the business, the firm name and style becoming Helms & Hartman. The mills occupy a substantial two story building 60x110 feet in dimensions and contain three run of stones and two sets of rollers for the manufacture of fine flour by what is known as the "new process." The machinery is all of the best description and propelled by one 45 horse power engine and boiler. Both merchant and custom work is performed, the capacity of the flouring mills being 25 barrels every ten hours. A specialty is also made of the manufacture of meal and mill feed for the trade, as well as for custo- mers in both city and country. Mr. August Helms is a native of Hanover, Germany, and was born in 1832. He learned the milling business in the old country. He came to the United States in 1854, landing at New Orleans, from which city he came direct to Cincinnati. He was formerly engaged in the milling busi- ness at Milford, O., Covington, Ky., St. Louis, Mo., Little Rock, Ark., and Springfield, Mo., from which point he came to this city in 1881. Mr. Hartman was born near Preuse Minden, Prussia, in 1S31. He came to this country m iS^clanding at Baltimore, Md., and arriving in 'this city during the cholera seasc His mother died the second day after their arrival, a sister the fourth day and an uncle soon after from this dread disease, which also attacked Mr. Hartman, who was confined to his bed for six months and at times not expected to re- cover. He is a practical miller and after his convalescence was engaged in that business- with Mr. Fred. C. Rush and Mr. William F. Reasner and others prior to the formation o the present partnership early in 1882. BRYAN & BRIGHT, Groceries and Provisions, 621 Vir- ginia Ave. Upon the inception of this concern in Feb- ruary, 1882. the firm name was Monroe & Bryan, but a few months later, Mr. Monroe retiring, the business was continued by Mr. Bryan up to October of the present year, at which time he admitted to partnership Mr. M. S. Bright, when the style of firm became as at present. Their salesroom, which occupies one of the most eligible locations upon this busy thoroughfare, is fitted up with all those essen- tial fixtures which at the present day contri- bute to the beauty and convenience of our metropolitan establishments and is 18x70 feet in size, embracing first floor and cellar. Here is carried at all times a most comprehensive stock, embracing staple and fancy groceries and provisions and the associated articles of home supplies. One horse and wagon is used for delivering goods to patrons in any part of the city and both a city and country trade is enjoyed. Mr. S. L. Bryan, the senior membpr of this firm, js a native ot this county, where he was born in 1834. His early life was spent in agricultural pursuits and in 1865 he en- tered a store in Louisville, 111., in the capacity of clerk, where he remained up to 1869, at which time he removed to this city, where he accepted a position as salesman in the house of F. M. Brown, where he remained for a period of five years. He was subsequently employed for two years in the house of R. L. McOuat & Co., and afterwards opened and conducted a flour and feed store at No. 3 Shelby St., prior to engaging in his present enterprise. The junior member of the firm, Mr. M. S. Bright, was born in New York City in i866. In i868. he came West with his parents. While upon this visit his father, who was a native of Madi- son, Ind., while a passenger on the steamer " United States," on the Ohio River, lost his life as the result of a collision and burning be- tween it and the steainer "America," of the United State Mail Line. Since then Mr. Bright has resided in this state and previous to engaging in his present business spent about five months at the Purdue University and was for a short time engaged in civil engineering, coming to this city in 1882 and becoming a member of this city as above noted. Mr. M. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 561 S. Bright is the grand-nephew of the Hon. Jesse D. Bright and nephew of R. J. Bright, present Sergeant-at-Arms of the United States House of Representatives. FRANK A. PICKERILL, New York Photograph Gallery, No. 39}4 East Washington St. The New York Gallery, now located at No. S9/4 East Washington St., is conducted by Mr. Frank A. Pickerill, an accomplished and fin- ished artist in this line, and exhibits at his studio and reception rooms a display of fine specimens of work creditable to any metro- politan establishment in the Union. He took possession of his present quarters in i88i, where with the most approved apparatus and appliances he is enabled to execute all descrip- tions of photographic work in the highest style of the art. His rooms are commodious and easy of access and have a clear and steady northern light, from which the best results are obtained in cloudy as well as clear weather. Two or three assistants are employed and in addition to a large local trade, he derives con- siderable patronage from the states of Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, and even more remote sec- tions by orders for duplicate work. Mr. Pick- erill, who is a native of Madison, Ind., born in 1854, h^s had a long practical experience in the profession, which enables him to success- fully employ all the improved devices of modern times and to compete successfully in both quality and price of work with any contemporaneous establishment in this city. EARL REID, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Fur- nishing Goods, South End Virginia Ave. The business now conducted by Mr. Earl Reid may be said to date its origin from 1867, when Messrs. Reid, Council & Co. commenced operations at No. 28 West Washington St. In 1 87 1 the partnership was dissolved and Mr. Reid opened a store on his own account at No. 37 West Washington St., removing two years later to No. 28 East Washington St., where he remained until 1877, establishing a prosperous and lucrative business, which he afterwards sold out. In September, i88i, he purchased the stock of boots and shoes of Mr. J. C. Magg, of Franklin, Ind., and removed them to his present location, at the Southern terminus of Virginia Ave., in November, 1882. To this stock he added by subsequent pur- chase from the leading manufacturers and job- bers in the Eastern markets and now carries one of the finest and most complete stocks in the city, consisting of boots, shoes, rubbers, hats, caps, gloves and gentlemen's furnishing goods, selected with an express view to the re- quirements of the better class of city and country trade. The average valuation of stock carried is not less than $4,500 and his annual transactions now range from $12,000 to $15,- 000. Mr. Reid was born in 1826, in what is now a portion of the city of Indianapolis, one mile east of his present location and still owns ' and lives on the property, where he was ,born 56 years ago. At the age of 18 years he learned the trade of harness maker and fol- lowed this business for about one year after serving the term of his apprenticeship. He then joined his brother and engaged in steam- boating on the Big Black River, in Missis- sippi, where he remained for about two years and then returned to Indianapolis, where he engaged in mercantile pursuits, as above noted. He has also been largely interested in extensive business operations and real estate transactions and taken an active part in politi- cal matters, representing the 7th Ward in the city government as a member of Common Council at the time there was but seven wards in the city. H. BARTHOLOMEW, Agrnt, Dealer in Boots and Shoes, 217 East Washington St. Few individuals can point to a more diversi- fied business career than this gentleman, now agent of this popular boot and shoe emporium. Mr. Bartholomew was. born in Massachusetts in 1813 and his first business venture was at South Garden, Worcester County, in that state, where he conducted a general store for about three years. He then removed to Cas- tleton, Vt., where he was also engaged in mercantile pursuits for a period of three years, at the expiration ot which time he became a resident of Cabotville, a part of then Spring- field, now Chicopee, Mass., for one year, re- moving to East Hampton, in the same state, where he remained for about ten years. Dur- ing this time he was elected as a representa- tive of that town to the State Legislature for the year 1850. He afterwards engaged in business at Northampton, Mass., for four years and then returned to East Hampton, where he erected a paper mill and was inter- ested in the manufacture of paper for nearly three years, when his works were completely destroyed by fire. He then turned his atten- tion Westward, locating first ut Watertown, N. Y., opening a boot and shoe store, but soon after removed to Canton, St. Lawrence County, embarking first in the boot and shoe trade, afterwards in commercial pursuits.. Afterwards he located at Herman, in the same county, where he remained ten years. In 1871 he became a citizen of Indianapolis and em- barked in the wholesale tobacco and tea trade on East Maryland St., which he conducted until 1873, when he again changed his busi- ness and opened a boot and shoe store on East Washington St., continuing in that line and location two and one half years, when he re- moved to Cambridge City and for five years carried on his business, returning to Indianapo- lis in February, 1882, and establishing the business of which he has the control at No. 465 South Meridian St., where he remained up to September of the present year, when he removed to his present location, where hecar- 15 562 STATE OF INDIANA. ries a full and comprehensive assortment of first class boots and shoes for ladies', gents', boys', misses' and children's wear, at prices •which cannot be surpassed at any contempora- neous establishment in the city. The room now occupied is i8x6o, well lighted and one of the most desirable rooms in the city for this class of trade. S. PETERSON, "Live Oak" Meat Market, 200 Vir- ginia Ave. The present meat market of Mr. Peterson was opened at the rear of the "Live Oak" grocerv store, at 200 Virginia Ave., in August, 1S82, and is prepared to furnish the choicest cuts of every description of fresh meats, salt and smoked'meats, bologna and sausage at all times. He is a practical butcher and has had a long experience in the business. He is a native of Denmark, where he was born in 1843, and came to America in 1866, landing at Quebec, Canada, and coming to the United States in October of the same year. He first went to Chicago, from there to Den County, Wis., where he remained about four years, coming to this city in 1870. Owing to ill health, he returned to Wisconsin after a short time, returning to this city one year later. He carried on a meat market near his present location and at another point on this avenue for several years and has established an envia- ble reputation for the excellence of stock car- ried. He keeps a fine refrigerator for preserv- ing meats during the warm weather and the facilities he enjoys enables him to supply the best qualities of meat at as reasonable figures as any similar market in this city. HOLLOW AY & MITCHELL, Avenue Wood ani> Coal Yards, near Indianapolis Furniture Co. The partnership now existing between Mr. Edward HoUoway and Mr. James A. Mitchell was established in March, 1883, although the members had for some time previously been engaged in the wood trade in other connec- tions and in other localities in this city. When the business was first started at this location it was under the firm name of Yocum & Mitchell, in December, 1882; but in March, 1883, Mr. Yocum retired and the partnership above was formed, for the purpose of supply- ing the best qualities of hard and soft wood and the best grades of hard or soft coal or coke at lowest market rates. This firm en- joys the best facilities for procuring their sup- plies and take special pains to secure full weights and measures and prompt deliveries to patrons in any section of the city. Mr. Edward HoUoway is also extensively en- gaged in the purchase of logs and timber for manufacturers. He is a native of Ohio, but has for many years been actively engaged in various commercial and industrial opera- tions of this city and state. Mr. James A. Mitchell is a native of Lexington, Ky., where he was born in 1832. When but seventeen years of age he enlisted in the United States service, and served with credit during the memorable campaigns of the Mexican War under Generals Scott and Taylor. He enlisted in Company D, Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry in 1861, and with that regiment par- ticipated in the battles of Green Briar in West Virginia, as well as in Winchester and Port Republic. He was with General McClellan at South Mountain and Harper's Ferry; was under Banks and McDowell at Cedar Moun- tain and Strasburg and Culpepper Court House, under Burnsides at Fredericksburg, Hooker at Chancellorville, under Grant and Meade during the eventful campaigns com- mencing with the battles of the Wilderness and culminating in the fall of Petersburg and Richmond and the surrender of General Lee. He was honorably discharged in 1865, and came to this city where he was for ten years with George D. Emery, as teamster. In 1881 he established a wood yard at the corner of Columbus St., disposing of his interest at the time of his removal to his present location. BALLMAN & SEYFORT, House, Sign and Ornamental Paint- ing, 48 Virginia Ave. There are few houses in this section which have acquired a more justly merited or de- servedly higher reputation in this branch of industry. This popular firm commenced bus- ines in this city in 1871, their first location being at 15^ East Washington St., up stairs. In 1873 they removed to 143 East Washington St., and during the "hard times" intervening their office was located at their residence, 180 East McCarthy St., and removed to their pres- ent location in 1878, where they are prepared to furnish estimates and make contracts for any description of work pertaining to their line. They do all kinds of plain and orna- mental sign painting, decorating, graining, glazing, calsomining, varnishing, etc. They give personal attention to artistic sign writing and graining in all its branches, doing this class of work themselves, and perfect satisfaction is guaranteed in all cases. During the panic six hands were sufficient to meet all demands for their services, and their annual business did not exceed $6,000. At the present time and during the busy season from twenty-five to thirty assistants are employed, and their annual receipts range from $25,000 to $35,000. Mr. J. Harry Ballman is a native of Germany and was born in the lower Rhine province in 1846. He came to this country with his par- ents when but three years of age and located at Baltimore, soon after locating in this city, where he learned his trade, in which he has been constantly employed since 1863. Mr. George Seyfort, also a native of Germany, was born in 1853, and came to this country when quite young. His early life was spent in Green County, this state, where he learned his trade with his father. He became a mem- ber of the present firm in 1879. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 563 F. DIETZ, Agent, Leather and Findings, 15 South Ala- bama St. This branch of commercial enterprise is prosecuted in Indianapolis b_v Mr. F. Dietz, whose salesroom is now located at No. 15 Alabama St. This house dates its inception from 1S67, when it was established under the firm name of Dietz & Reissner, at Nos. 21 and 23 South Delaware St., where it was continued until 1877, when the business passed into the hands of Ferdinand Dietz as agent, the pres- ent proprietor, who removed to ihis location in July, 1882, where a prosperous and steadily growing trade is transacted, Mr. Dietz still retaining a large number of the patrons of the original house. Mr. Dietz is a native of Co- burg, Saxony, and was born in 1829. He emigrated to this country in 1853 and landed at New York, first locating in the Western Reserve and afterwards removing to >Viscon- sin and becoming a resident of Indianapolis in 1856. He is a currier by trade, having learned that business in the "Fatherland," and after locating in this city conducted a tannery on Pogue's Run prior to embarking in his pres- ent business. During an extended business career Mr. Dietz has, like many other busi- ness men, experienced heavy losses and vicis- situdes, through no fault of his own, but with the proverbial thrift and indomitable energy of his race has had the patience and courage to rise superior to adverse fortune and is once more recovering the vantage ground from which his misfortunes threatened to thrust him. W. H. ORBISON, Boots and Shoes, 654 Virginia Ave. This is the leading boot and shoe house in this section of the city, where is constantly carried a complete and comprehensive assort- ment of fine boots and shoes for ladies', gentle- men's, boys' misses' and children's wear, from the leading manufactories of the Union. Mr. Orbison, who is thoroughly conversant in this line, commenced business in this city on East Washington St. in 1871, subsequently remov- ing to a small room at No. 656 Virginia Ave. His business requiring more room, in 1880 he leased and fitted up his present handsomely arranged and commodious salesroom, 20x56 feet in dimensions. During his first year in this section of the city his sales reached only about $3,000 and the next year about $5,000. His annual transactions at the present time will not fall short of $11,000 and his trade is derived from both city and country. Mr. Or- bison is a native of Ohio and was born in Miami County in 1844. He has resided in this city since 1863. In 1870 and 1871 he traveled as salesman for one of the leading Philadel- phia wholesale boot and shoe houses, in which capacity he became thoroughly fainiliar with the details of the business. Returning to this city, he was employed as clerk previous to embarking in his present enterprise. A. J. BITTNER, Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor, 524 South East St. This fine family bakery and confectionery establishment was first opened by the present enterprising proprietor in 1877. '^^^ sales- room, which is 20x20 feet in dimensions, is stocked at all times with a fresh and desirable assortment of the finest family bread, rolls, cakes, pies, etc., and an elegant ice cream par- lor is also conducted in connection with the business, where during the warm months this branch receives liberal public patronage from residents of this section of the city. This bakery is a model of neatness in all its depart- ments, and two ovens of improved construc- tion are constantly in operation. Mr. Bittner is prepared to make to order wedding and party cakes in the most elegant designs, and delivers all merchandise ordered to any section of the city, two wagons being employed to meet the requirements of his steadily increas- ing trade, which now reaches fully $15,000 per annum. He also carries in stock the finest varieties of confectionery and choice cigars, both imported and domestic leaf, and employs four assistants in the different departments. Mr. Bittner is a native of Cincinnati, O., and was born in 1849. He is a practical and ex- perienced baker and learned his trade in Cin- cinnati. He has traveled extensively, and previous to embarking in his present business in. this city had been employed at his trade in Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; Champaign, 111.; Chicago, Omaha, Neb.; Danville, 111.; Edinburg, Ind.; Columbus, Ind., and several other points, in some of which he carried on business on his own account and in others was employed by other parties. MURPHY & PARKER, Butter, Eggs and Produce, No. 142 Virginia Ave. This house, which was founded in 1874, oc- cupies at Nos. 133 and 142 Virginia Ave. one room 20x30 feet in dimensions, another 20x50 feet, and the first floor and basement of a building on the opposite side of the street i8x 60 feet each in size. They are constantly in receipt of consignments of butter, eggs and country produce generally from all sections of this and adjoining states, for which they have a large local trade and ship in considerable quantities to all sections of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and other points west. Consign- ments of any articles ot farm or dairy products will be sold promptly to the best advantage and returns and remittances made imme- diately. The annual transactions of this house reach about $30,000, and two wagons are con- stantly employed. Mr. Jonathan A. Murphy is a native of Henry County, Ind., and was born in 1843. He came to this city in 1876, but had been connected with this firm prior to that date. He entered the service of the Union during the war as a member of the 69th Indiana Volunteers, and served for three years 564 STATE OF INDIANA. ■with that organization in the department of the Gulf and around Vicksburg. Mr. James C. Parker was born in Edgar County, 111., m 1842, and has resided in Indianapolis since 1874. He was also a soldier in the Union ranks during the war, enlisting in 1862 as a member of the i6th Indiana Volunteers, Com- pany G, which was first assigned to duty in Kentucky, subsequently around Vicksburg, and then in the department of the Gulf, re- ceiving an honorable discharge in July, 1865. ANDREW OEHLER, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, etc.. No. 20 South Delaware St. Mr. Oehler is a native of Germany and was born in the province of Wurtemberg in 1834. He learned the trade of jeweler and watch maker in his native land, and came to this country in 1858, landing at New York and coming direct to this city, where he arrived without means. He was at first unable to secure work at his trade, but determining not to remain idle accepted whatever odd jobs he could find, sometimes working with a pick and shovel, again sawing wood or working as a day laborer, until he finally obtained a situa- tion at his trade with Mr. George Feller, then on Illinois St., where he remained for three years, at the expiration of which time he em- barked in business on his own account on a comparatively small scale, about thirty-two years ago on Kentucky Ave. After two years he removed to the corner of Washington and South Delaware Sts., where he remained until 1864, when he erected the building now occu- pied by him at No. 20 South Delaware St. The building was substantially constructed of brick, with stone foundation, pillars and stone caps, and was originally 20^x40 feet in dimen- sions, with three stories and basement. In 1874 he enlarged the building by the addition 6f twentj'-five feet in the rear and another story, making it now 203/^x65 feet in size and four stories in height. He also purchased ad- ditional ground space and erected another building in the rear for his residence. The first floor of the main building, occupied as salesroom, is one of the most elegant business apartments in the city, with large plate glass sho«r windows and magnificent wall and counter show cases, filled with an admirably selected assortment of the best makes of for- eign and American watches, clocks, jewelry, silver, gold and plated ware, bronzes, specta- cles, eye glasses, etc., etc. Special attention is devoted to fine watch repairing and jewelry repairing in all branches by skilled and ex- perienced workmen. For general complete- ness and variety of stock carried no house in the city can surpass this, and his trade will compare favorably with that of any contem- poraneous establishment. In 1870 Mr. Oehler made a trip through England, Switzerland, Germany and Continental Europe, combining business and pleasure. His present establish- ment is one of the finest in the city. JOSEPH RATTI, Book and Job Printer, No. 76 Sodth Illinois St. Among the representative establishments of Indianapolis making a specialty of fine print- ing is that of Mr. Joseph Ratti, whose office is thoroughly equipped with modern' fonts of plain, ornamental and script type and im- proved presses for the execution of every variety of book and commercial printing, driven by steam power. Although estab- lished as recently as 1S81, the admirable taste displayed in composition, make up and press work has been the means of attracting a large and lucrative trade from the better class of business houses in this city and throughout the state, and eight experienced job printers are now employed. The oflSce and press room, located on the first floor at the number above given, occupies a room 25x75 feet in dimen- sions, where every facility is enjoyed. The office is connected by telephone with all parts of the city, and orders by wire will receive the same prompt attention accorded to personal calls. Mr. Ratti has resided in Indiana for the past twenty-five years. He is a practical printer and artistic designer of ornamental work without a superior in this department o£ the "art preservative." CHARLES M. RASCHIG, Cigars, Tobacco and Smokers' Arti- cles, 21 East Washington St. No house in the city in this line enjoys to a greater degree the confidence of the trade than the above, and no house carries in stock, a more complete assortment of the best varie- ties of foreign and domestic merchandise per- taining to this special branch of trade. Mr. Raschig commenced business in this city in 1855 upon a comparatively small scale, and each succeeding year has witnessed a gratify- ing increase in his transactions, which at the present time range from $60,000 to $75,000. per annum. The premises occupied at the location above designated are 20x80 feet in dimensions, with two additional rooms in the rear for storage purposes and office, and the stock, which is valued at about $15,000, em- braces a full line of choice Havana cigars of his own importation, domestic cigars of the most popular varieties, chewing and smoking^ tobaccos, cigarettes, pipes and smokers' arti- cles generally. Mr. Raschig is sole agent in this city for the sale of the celebrated brands of "C.M.R." cigars, which are pronounced by the trade and connoisseurs superior to any in the market at the same price. Mr. Raschig is a native of Cincinnati, O., and was born in 1836. He came to this city in 1855, at which, time he established the business which has since attained its present satisfactory propor- tions. This establishment not only occupies- one of the most prominent and central posi- tions in this city, but is entitled to a leading- position in the trade by its large and diversi- fied stock and its straightforward and relia- ble business methods. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 565 J. A. RUBUSH, Blacksmith and Wagon Maker, 846 South Meridian St. No review of the industrial enterprises of tlie community would be complete without special reference to this important department of our productive system. The business now conducted by Mr. J. A. Rubush was estab- lished in 1879 by the firm of Sourwine & Rubush, who conducted it until November, 1881, when Mr. Rubush assumed entire con- trol of the establishment. The blacksmith shop, containing two forges, is 26x40 feet in •dimensions, while the wood working depart- ment occupies a space of 26x42 feet in size in the rear. Mr. Rubush devotes special atten- tion to horseshoeing upon scientific principles, wagon and carriage ironing and general re- pairing and jobbing in both the iron and wood working departments of his business, employ- ing only the most skillful and experienced workmen, using the best material jind guaran- teeing all work to be satisfactory and thor- ough. Mr. Rubush, who is a native of Vir- ginia, was born in Augusta County in 1853, and came to this state in 1868, first locating in Morgan County, where he remained for two jyears and learned his trade. He subsequently worked as a journeyman for about six years in Johnson County, and removed to this city in 1879, where he has by first class vehicle work and close attention to his business estab- lished a trade which must continue to grow. HENRY RODEWALD, Groceries and Provisions, No. 517 Virginia Ave. For more than thirty years Mr. Henry Rodewald has been engaged in the grocery business in Indianapolis, and during that period has become wide and favorably known among a large circle of friends and business acquaint- ances. He first opened business near the old State House, and built his present store and residence about eighteen years ago. When he came to this city there was but one rail- road and where he now lives was considered out of town. In 1879 he removed to his pres- ent location, No. 517 Virginia Ave., where he •occupies the first floor and basement, each 18 X40 feet in dimensions, with an additional room for storage purposes,- carrying a finely selected assortment of staple and fancy gro- ceries and provisions, teas, coffees, spices, fruits, vegetables, tanned goods, fresh bread, rolls, pies and cakes, cigars, tobacco and pure wines and liquors by the quart or gallon for family use or medicinal purposes. His stock will at all times be found fresh, desirable and choice. Mr. Rodewald is a native of Fulkason Farden, Germany, and was born in 1827. He came to this country in 1848, landing in New York City, and came to Fort Wayne, where he re- mained about three years. He has been for more than forty years a resident of the United States, most of the time in this city, and is recognized to-day as one of our oldest and most highly respected merchants and citizens. C. B. PAUL, Planing and Savs^ Mills, Madison Ave. and Lincoln St. Among those whose operations entitle them to favorable recognition are the saw and plan- ing mills of Mr. C. B. Paul, located at the south end of Madison Ave. and Lincoln St. Here a substantial and commodious building 44x112 feet in dimensions is occupied for man- ufacturing purposes, with office adjoining, enjoying telephonic communication with all parts of the city. The mill is equipped with new and improved machinery, propelled by one sixty-five horse power engine' and boiler, and the amplest facilities are enjoyed for filling contracts or orders for building materials, rough or dressed; but at the present time the entire capacity of these mills are required to meet existing contracts for wagon and plow material, of which a specialty is made. From fifteen to twenty hands are employed and a full stock of lumber, logs, etc., is constantly on hand to meet requirements. Mr. Paul is a native of Henry Count3', this state, where he was born in 1846. He came to this city in 1876, and has for many years past been en- gaged in the lumber business as manufacturer, purchasing the present establishment and premises in September, 1882. In 1861, when but fifteen years of age, he enlisted as musician in Company K, 47th Indiana Volunteer In- fantry, serving chiefly in Mississippi, Louis- iana and the Southwestern States. He was afterward promoted to chief musician, in which capacity he served for a greater portion of the time in the 13th Army Corps. Among the engagements in which he participated may be mentioned Fort Donaldson, Vicksburg, New Madrid, Island No. 10, Fort Gibson and others of lesser note. Serving to the close of the war, he was honorably discharged in October, 1865, and again returned to civil life. ■LOUIS SCHWAB, Meat Market, 98 Indiana Ave. Establi^shed July i, 1880, this model market has steadily gained in public favor and has become the recognized headquarters in this section for the best qualities of fresh, smoked and salt meats, sausages, etc. The salesroom is 20x40 feet in dimensions, fitted up in a neat and attractive manner, with a mannnoth re- frigerator for use during the warm months with a capacity for 2,400 pounds of ice and 1,500 pounds of meat at one time. Mr.Schwab purchases only the best animals in prime con- dition, doing his own slaughtering, his yards being located on East Washington St. beyond the city limits. He employs three assistants and keeps one wagon busy. His stock of fresh beef, lamb, veal, mutton, pork, etc., to- gether with game and poultry, canned meats, sausages, bologna, etc., in their appropriate season is always complete, attractive and de- sirable. Mr. Schwab is a native of Newport, Ky., and was born July 7, 1856. During the past ten years he has been engaged in the butchering business, and came here in 1875. 566 STATE OF INDIANA. UNION STAR MILLS, F. Prange, 135 East Pearl St. This building was erected as a brewery many years ago, formerly known as Bursher's Brewery. It is two and a half stories in height and 35x80 feet in dimensions, with an adjoining building containing one forty horse power engine and boiler. It is constructed of brick and was converted into a flouring mill about thirteen years ago, and after several changes in proprietors came into the posses- sion of Mr. Prange in 1882. Four assistants are employed and four run of stone are in use, with a capacity for turning out fiftjr barrels of flour every twenty-four hours. This is exclu- sively a custom mill and the trade is derived from both city and country. Mr. Prange manufactures the best qualities of flour and feed, making a specialty of the favorite brand "New Process." He also deals in grain of all kinds. Mr. Prange is a native of Germany, born in the province of Westphalia in 1834, and his early life was one of hardship. In 1854 he came to the United Slates, landing at New York and proceeding directly to this city, where he arrived without means. He has been a hard worker all his life and followed tanning and railroading for some time, losing considerable money through no fault of his own. Nothing daunted by misfortune he pushed on and has now secured a good home, besides owning considerable real estate in the city. He has in his present undertaking es- tablished a lucrative and prosperous trade and stands deservedly high. G. F. REBER, Watch Bs, Clocks and Jewelry, No. 34 Virginia Ave. One of the well known houses in Indiana- polis engaged in this important department of commercial enterprise is that now conducted by Mr. G. F. Reber at No. 34 Virginia Ave. This representative establishment has been in existence for nearly a quarter of a century under several changes, the present proprietor succeeding Joseph R. Forbes in 1875, since which time a considerable and marked in- crease in his annual transactions have charac- terized his able and judicious management. The salesroom, which is 16x30 feet in dimen- sions, is fitted up in a neat and attractive manner and stocked with an admirably select- ed assortment of gold and silver watches of the best English, Swiss and American make, fine clocks in plain and ornamental cases, solid silver and plate,d table ware, jewelry of all descriptions, selected with great care and comprising all the latest novelties and designs. Particular attention is devoted to fine watch repairing by skilled and experienced watch- makers, thoroughly conversant with the deli- cate mechanism of the various styles of fine watches and chronometers now in use, and to repairing jewelry in all branches. Mr. Reber, who is a native and lifelong resident of this city, was born in 1858, and learned his trade in this city, serving for six years with Mr. Fred. Weber prior to embarking in business on his own account. He is well and favorably known as a thoroughly reliable jeweler and honorable merchant, commanding an established trade derived from both city and country and is justly entitled to the liberal notice here ac- corded. W. H. ROBERTS, Wholesale Pop Corn, No. 261 East Washington St. The manufacture of pop corn and its pre- paration for market in a variety of difierent forms may be especially mentioned as con- ducted by Mr. W. H. Roberts at No. 261 East Washington St. This enterprise was inaugu- rated in this city by Mr. Roberts in 1876 upon a comparatively small scale on Indiana Ave. In the early days of the business he employed about twenty-five hands, but since removing to his present quarters with increased and im- proved facilities he is enabled to prepare for market a larger amount of pop corn with three assistants than under the old system with twenty-five. He uses the best qualities uf California seed pop corn, which is popped and packed in a variety of attractive forms and sold to dealers in all sections of the Union, transacting an annual business of more than $3,000. Mr. Roberts is a native of Louis- ville, Ky., and was born in 1825. He is one of the survivors of the famous Nicaurauga expedition under General William Walker, in 1853 and 1854. He participated in the first expedition, occupying about seven months, and again re-enlisted under General Walker, and was surrendered to a British war vessel and subsequently transferred to an American ship and returned to the United States. He is an experienced caterer and cook by profes- sion, and came to this city in 1867, where he conducted a restaurant for some time prior to engaging in his present prosperous business. J. H. BROWN, Stoves and Tinware, 13 Shelby St. Mr. Brown commenced business in this city in 1S76 without a dollar capital, but he rented tools, procured material on credit and at first peddled his products himself. After months of slow but gradual prosperity he opened a shop and store in a small way at No. s Shelby St., subsequently removing to No. 15 and later to No. 13 on the same St., where he occupies a salesroom 20x30 feet in dimensions, with a. work room in the rear of an adjoining store 25x25 feet in size, carrying a stock the average valuation of which is not less than $1,000, and transacting an annual business of about $5,000. His stock embraces a general line of heating and cooking stoves, heavy and shelf hardware, builders' hardware, tin, copper and sheet iron ware, house furnishing goods, etc. He employs in the manufacturing department in the busy season three skilled workmen and devotes special attention to roofing, spouting, guttering and general jobbing and repairing. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 567 He also keeps one horse and wagon for busi- ness purposes, and bujsand takes in exchange for merchandise rags, scrap iron, etc. Mr. Brown was born in Champaign County, O., in 1840, and learned his trade at Atlanta, 111. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company E, 73d Illinois Infantry and served in the Army of the Cumberland and Tennessee until May 19, 1865, when he was honorably discharged, hav- ing participated in the battles of Perrysville, Ky., Dalton and other engagements. On his return he resided for a short time in Indiana- polis, carrying on business at No. 308 Virginia Ave. He then removed to Randolph County, where he was in business for two years and on a farm for three years, returning to Indiana- polis and working at his trade as journeyman for four years, until embarking once more in business as above noted. RYAN & WOLF, Commission Merchants, 62 and 64 E. Maryland St. This firm was organized November 17, iS8r, and deal extensively in flour, grain, feed stuffs and country produce generally. The premi- ses occupied for sales and storage purposes embrace three floors and basement, each 50x90 feet in dimensions, of the spacious double warehouse at Nos. 62 and 64 East Maryland St., where a general line of the commodities above enumerated are handled from all sec- tions of the country. Consignments are re- ceived and solicited from any section and satisfactory returns and prompt remittances guaranteed. With a large business acquaint- ance both in city and state, this firm enjoys unrivalled facilities for procuring supplies and furnishing the trade with fresh and desirable, goods at ruling market rates, and as their oflfice has telephonic communication with all parts of the city, merchants can procure the latest quotations at any hour and have their orders promptly filled, three teams being con- stantly employed for delivery and general business purposes. Mr. J. R. Ryan is a native of Trimble County, K3-., and was born in 1S33. He has resided in Indianapolis since 1870 and in the state since 1847. Previous to his re- moval to this city he was engaged in the gro- cery business at Madison, Ind., and prior to the formation of the. present partnership con- ducted a wholesale and retail grocery store at Nos. 72 and 74 Massachusetts Ave. Mr. U. S. Wolf was born at Cincinnati, O., in 1845. He subsequently removed to Trimble County, Ky., where he was proprietor of a 50 acre tract devoted to the cultivation of Willows, this being the largest single piece of ground in this country ever devoted to this purpose. In 1881 he cut his last crop and abandoned this business afler an experience of about four years, because from the result of an insect known as the "willow bug" the willow can no longer be grown in this country, removing to this city for the purpose of' embarking in the present enterprise. Messrs. Ryan & Wolf are members of the Indianapolis Board of Trade and the firm is iavorably rej[arded in mercan- tile circles. M. J. OSGOOD, Hardwood Lumber, 3 Baldwin Block. One of the most extensive operators and dealers in the native woods of our Western forests in this section of the Union is Mr. M. J. Osgood, the financial head of no less than three important firms, two of which have their headquarters in this city. At room No. 3, Baldwin Block are the offices of Messrs. Os- good and of Osgood & Haywood, who also enjoy facilities for supplying local demands or shipping in any desired quantities the best grades of hardwood lumber in any shape or dimensions, and whose transactions are exten- sive through various sections of this and other states. Mr. O.sgood, in addition to the two houses in this city, is also associated with Mr. S. A. Murry, of Peoria, 111., as a member of the firm of Osgood & Murry, of that city, in the same line of business. The sources of supply for these houses is in various sections of Indiana, Illinois and adjoining states, agents and buyers being constantly engiged in pur- chasing logs and manufactured lumber and shipments in large lots are made direct from the mills where the lumber is manufactured. Each of these branch establishments are con- ducted under the local managiment of the respective partners of Mr. Osgood at the loca- tions named, and the estimated amount of walnut, oak, poplar, butternut and cherry in its manufactured state handled through these houses will aggregate from 5,000,000 to 6,000,- 000 feet, the demand for which is derived from all sections of the United States. Mr. Osgood is a native of Sullivan, N. H., and was born in 1826. He commenced his business career in Massachusetts, where he was for a number of years extensively engaged in the manufac- ture of chairs. He became a resident of Indi- anapolis in 1869 and shortly afterwards organ- ized the business enterprises referred to above, which through his financial assistance and energy attained their present proportions. ' W. F. REASNER, , Grain, Flour and Feed, 597 and 599 East Washington St. This gentleman commenced business in this city about 15 years ago at No. 543 East Wash- ington St. as a general grocery and supply store. In 1874 he added to this the grain and flour business, which he carried on in connec- tion with his original enterprise until May i st, 1882, when he sold out the grocery department and removed to his present commodious quarters, Nos. 597 and 599 East Washington St., where he devotes his attention exclusively to handling grain, the choicest varieties of family flour, meal, mill feed, etc. Mr. Reas- ner owns the building in which his warehouse is located and occupies one floor and base- ment, each 30x100 feet in dimensions, and his trade is derived from both city and country. He is also an active member of the Board of 568 STATE OF INDIANA. Trade of this city and has for many years been prominently identified with commercial operations. Mr." Reasner is a native of Han- cock County, Ind., and was born in 184T. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits until his removal to this city in 1866. He was em- ployed at the carpenter's trade for a brief time previous to embarking in the grocery trade and has established a flourishing and lucrative business. J. R. LAMBERT & SONS, Pharmacists, Cor. Michigan and Blake Sts. and Cor. New York AND Noble Sts. This business was originally started by J.R. Lambert, Jr., on Blake St, and after twoyear= removed to the corner of Michigan and Blake Sts. In October, 1882, the house on the cor- ner of New York and Noble Sts. was opened and fitted up in latest metropolitan style. Both establishments are thoroughly fitted and stocked with a full and comprehensive line of purest drugs and chemicals, perfumeries and toilet articles, pure wines and liquors for medi- cal purposes and the popular proprietary med- icines of the day. This firm controls the agency for this city for the Bath, Steuben County, N. Y., wines and brandies, which are the finest, purest and best flavored goods now in the market. Their facilities enable them to otfer special inducements to the trade, as they can supply these goods at vineyard prices. Each establishment is under the supervision of accomplished chemists and special atten- tion is given to the careful preparation of phy- sicians' prescriptions and family recipes. Tel- I ephonic communication is had at both estab- lishments and night bells will be answered at all hours of the night. This firm is composed of J. R. Lambert, Jr., and his sons, John A. Lambert and C. W. Lambert, whose thorough energy and comprehension of the require- ments of the trade places this house among the leaders of pharmacy in the Capital City. FRED. RASEMANN, Groceries and Provisions, 124 Union Street. This new brick business structure is one of the most attractive and neatly appointed gro- cery and provision stores in the Capital City, the stock being new and fresh, being inau- gurated in March, 18S2. Mr. Rasemann car- ries a finely selected stock of the best grade of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, sugars, soaps, canned goods, notions, tobacco, cigars, fruits, vegetables and country' produce, receiving fresh supplies daily. Merchandise is delivered promptly to patrons in any part of the city, and all orders receive his personal attention. The rear portion of the salesroom is devoted to the sale of pure foreign and do- mestic wines, liquors, ales and beer by the quart, gallon or bottle, the best brands only being kept, expressly designed for family use and medicinal purposes. Mr. Rasemann is a native of Saxony, Germany, and was born m 1846. He came to America in 1869, landing in New York and proceeding directly to this city, where he has since resided with the ex- ception of about six months, in which he made a visit to his old home in the "Fatherland." He has established a lucrative and flourishing trade. C. T. BIRKET, House and Sign Painter, No. 472 Virginia Avk. Mr. C. T. Birket has made a study of his profession from an artistic standpoint and de- votes his special attention to decorative work in all its branches. His office and headquar- ters are located at No. 472 Virginia Ave., where he is prepared to furnish^ C'.limates for every description of exterior or interior paint- ing, graining, glazing, paper hanging, calso- mining, wall tinting, etc. He also makes a specialty of sign writing in the most modern styles. 'Mr. Birket gives his personal atten- tion to all contracts and employs the most competent and experienced workmen, using the best materials, and is consequently enabled to guarantee all work to be of the best and most thorough description. Mr. C. T. Birket is a native ot Carlisle, Sullivan County, Ind., and was born in 1S59. He came to Indiana- polis when quite young and learned his trade in this city. Although yet a young man he has had considerable practical experience in the various branches dt his profession. WILLIAM ROBINSON, Meat Market, 427 Madison Ave. The business location now occupied by Mr. William Robinson was originally established as a meat market by Mr. Hilgenmeyer about six or seven years ago, who was succeeded by Mr. Kramer, who subsequently removed to another location, and in August, 1879 Mr. William Robinson occupied the stand and each succeeding year he has made additional improvements, making it now one of tlie neat- est and most cleanly kept meat markets of the South Side. The room Occupied is located at 427 Madison Ave., corner of Morris St., and is 16x30 feet in dimensions, where is kept at all times a constant supply' of the best fresh meats in the market, also salt and smoked meats, bologna, sausages, etc , which are sold at bot- tom market figures. Besides all other require- ments, a fine refrigerator is employed for pre- serving meats fresh and sweet during the warm weather. His trade, which is gradually growing with each season, will now reach about $8iOOo per annum. Mr. Robinson is a native of England and was born in the village ofPeakirk, Northamptonshire, in 1844. He came to this country in 1873, landing in New York City, where he was employed in the saw works of Mr. Van Ness fur about nine months, at which time he removed to Sagi- naw City, Mich., where he was in the employ of Mr. W. Faoul, gravel roofer, for about the CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 569 same period, coming to this city in October, 1874. Here he was employed with Mr. Emanuel Barber, butcher, on South Illinois St., and afterwards in the Atkins Saw Works up to the time of engaging in his present "business. He has persevered through many •difficuyties and secured his present thoroughly ■established business by his own indomitable .energy. -A. & J. P. BRUCE, Bakers and Confectioners, Nos. 598 AND 600 Virginia Ave. This house was established in 1S75 b^- Mr. J. P. Bruce on a small scale but with a thor- ough knowledge of the business. The trade has constantly' increased and the annual trans- actions of the firm, which was augmented in 1881 by the admission of Mr. Alex. Bruce, now exceed $15,000. The premises occupied comprise two rooms, for sales, stock and stor- age purposes, one 18x35 and another 18x30 feet in dimensions, and an apartment in the rear for manufacturing purposes 20x36 feet in •size, equipped with the most approved appli- ances and fixtures, including ovens of im- -jiroved construction for the. production of the finest varieties of family bread, rolls, cakes, pies, etc. This firm are prepared to put up .ornamental pyramids and fancy cakes for wed •dings, parties, festivals and similar occasions, .and one wagon is in constant use delivering merchandise to groceries and general retail •dealers in all sections of the city. Mr. Alex. Bruce is a native of Scotland and was born in 1819. He came to the United States in 1843, landing at New York and first locating at Cincinnati, O , whTe he was engaged in busi- ness for seventeen years. He then removed to Dillsboro, Dearborn County, Ind., where he was interested in agricultural pursuits for twelve years. In 1875 he came to Indiana- polis, and in 1881 took an interest in this busi- ness. Mr. J. P. Bruce was born at Cincinnati, ■O., in 1851 and came to Indianapolis in 1872. He learned the trade of baker at Brice's bakery in this city, and was employed by other parties for about six years prior to embarking in busi- ness on his own account as above noted. This lis one of the most vigorously conducted estab- lishments of its kind in this section. MAHLON S. BROWN, Newsdealer and Stationer, No. 78 Virginia Ave. Among the most important and popular ■establishments of this class in Indianapolis is that conducted by Mr. Mahlon S. Brown, where may constantly be found all the stand- -ard literary publications of the day, including the illustrated and literary weeklies, the lead- iing American magazines and the various pop- ular "libraries," including the Franklin Square, Seaside, Lakeside and others, the Cincinnati and Indianapolis dailies, together with an ad- imirably selected stock of fine stationery, con- sfectionery, notions, fancy articles, cigars and tobacco arid smokers' articles generallj'. This house was established in 1S75 by Mr. Girard, who was succeeded in May, 1879, by the pres- ent enterprising proprietor, under whose judi- cious and energetic management the trade has considerably increased. About the ist of Oc- tober he removed from the premises formerly occupied at No. 85 Virginia Ave. to his present location, where the stock carried is at all times full and comprehensive in this department. Any publication desired not found on his shelves or counters will be promptly procured by Mr. Brown for patrons and furnished at publishers' prices. Mr. Brown was born in Jeifersonville, Ind., in 1844. His early life was spent in Cincinnati and on steamboats plying between that city and Memphis. He enlisted in the three months service as a mem- ber of the Tenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers in 1861. At the expiration of his term of service he enlisted as a seaman in the Volun- teer Navy and served on the St. Clair, No. 19, doing duty on the Ohio, Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers, participating in the engage- ment at Ft. Djnaldson and the battle of Pal- raj'ra. Receiving an honorable discharge he was engaged in farming from 1S6S to 1879, at which time he came to this city and purchased the business which he has since so successfully conducted. J. M. BOHMIE & CO., Carriage Manufacturers, 26 South New Jersey St. No house here deserves a higher reputa- tion for excellence and reliability of its pro- ducts than the above, located at Nos. 24, 26 and 28 South New Jersey St., where a space of 6Sx2oo feet is occupied for business pur- poses, upon which are erected appropriate buildings. The front portion of the building, at Nos. 24 and 26, is used for generaJ ware- rooiTis and sales purposes, the central portion for office and trimming and the rear portion for the blacksmithing department. The premi- ses at No. 28 are utilized for paint and finish- ing purposes. A force of from 14 to 17 hands is regularly employed in the manufacture of fine carriages, phaetons, buggies, etc., a spe- cialty being made of phaetons and buggies, and also manufacturing spring delivery and dairy wagons. Repairing and repainting is attended to in all its branches and all work executed by them is warranted as to quality, durability and thorough workmanship. Mr. J. M. Bohmie was born at .St. Martinsville, La., in 1832, and learned his trade in New York City and Albany, N. Y. He came West in 1855 and first located at Chicago, where he was employed as foreman in the paint department of the C. B. & Q. R. R. Co. until 1861, when he enlisted in the 36 Illinois Infantry, but was rejected by the examining board on account of previous injuries to his head. He was subsequently accepted as a member of Company E, 54th Illinois Volun- teers, which regiment was assigned to duty in the Army of the Cumberland. When the 570 STATE OF INDIANA. command reached Nashville, Tenn., Mr. Bohmie was detached and assigned to duty in the Provost Marshal's Department, in which he served the greater portion of three years, when he was honorably discharged and re- turned to Jeffersonville, Ind., where he entered the car shops as assistant foreman, remaining until i86S, when he came to this city and was employed with the firm which subsequently became the Shaw Carriage Company. He was for 17 months a member of the firm of Bernd, Bohmie & Co., disposing of his interest in that firm to establish his present business in March, 188 1. CHARLES W. BIRKETT, Custom Tailor, 472 Virginia Ave. Parties furnishing their own material can have their garments and suits made to order in the most stylish and fashionable manner at the above establishment at a considerable sav- ing Mr. Birkett is a practical tailor and cut- ter of many years experience and enjoys a liberal share of patronage in the custom de- partment and also does a large amount of work for some of our leading clothing houses. He is a native of Dresden, Germany, and was born in 1808. He learned the trade of tailor in the "Fatherland" and came to America in 1839, landing at New York, and first located at Columbus, O,, where he resided for one year, when he removed to Centerville, Wayne County, Ind., where he remained for five years, when he returned to New York City. From thence he proceeded to Chicago, HI., and from there to Carlisle, Ind., where he con- ducted a tea store until i86i, when his store and stock was destroyed by fire and his entire capital was swept away. He then came to Indianapolis and has since been employed at his trade. CHARLES REIFFEL, Meat Market, 577 South East St. It is safe to assert that there is no better ap- pointed, thoroughly equipped or more attract- ive meat market in Indianapolis than that of Mr. Charles ReiflFel, where is constantly car- ried a desirable stock of the best varieties of fresh meats, together with all kinds of salt and smoked meats, sausages, etc. The salesroom, which is 18x30 feet in dimensions, is equipped ■with one of the finest patent coolers or refrig- erators in the city, so arranged that when one compartment is opened the others ,are all closed and having ample storage capacity for ice and meats. This business was established by its present proprietor in March, 1881, and the trade has steadily increased since that time. Mr, Reiffel is a native of Germany and ■was born in Bavaria, about two miles from the River Rhine, in 1842. ' He came to this coun- try in 1850, landing at New York and going direct to Zanesville, O., where he resided until i860. At the outbreak of the war of the rebellion he enlisted in the three months' ser- vice and ■was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Harpers Ferry, when he located in this city. In 1865; he made a trip across the plains with an ox train, the journey occupying five months, to Montana Territory, and returned through the Indian country, experiencing a most exciting_ and eventful campaign and crossing the Gulf of Mexico to Texas. He traveled extensively through all the territories and returned to Greenfield, in this state, where he was en- engaged in mercantile pursuits. During his. residence here he made another extended trip, to New Orleans, again crossing the Gulf to- Texas. After his return in 1878 he located in Indianapolis and carried on the wholesale- butchering business until engaging in his. present enterprise. DR. A. FELDER, Residence and Office, No. 449 South: East St. Among the recent accessions to the profes- sional ranks of our city is that of Dr. A. Fel- der whose ofBce and residence are located at 449 South East St. Dr. Felder is a native 01, Switzerland, where he was born in 1820. He received his early education and graduated in his literary course at Stuttgart and commencedi the study of medicine in 1838. He subse- quently graduated with honor from the Tu- bingen University in 1844. He practiced his- profession at his home, St. Gallen, Switzer- land, up to 1853, coming to America in May of that year. He landed at New Orleans and soon after located in Warren County, Mo., where he was engaged in practice up to i860, at which time he moved to Highland, Madison County, 111., where he remained in practice for over twenty-two years. In October, 1882, he came to this city where he proposes to make his future home and engage in his chosen pro- fession. Office hours, 8 to 10 A. M., i to 3 and 6 to 7 p. M. C. FERGER, Commission Merchant, 45 Virginia Ave. and 88 East Maryland St. This representative house was established in June, 1880, under the firm name of Ste- phenson & Ferger, the former retiring in July, 1882, and a constantly increasing trade since- that time has been the result of enterprise and honorable dealing. This house occupies a spacious warehouse for sales and storage pur- poses 20x70 feet in dimensions, fronting on No. 45 Virginia Ave. and No. 88 East Mary- land St., and transacts a general business in fiour and feed, controlling the products of some of the best mills in this state. Choice family flour is put up for the trade in sacks 1-32, i-i6, 1-8 barrels for the convenience of the trade in city and neighborhood. Mr. Fer- ger is special agent in this city for Kedder- Bro.'s Roller Process Wabash Mills Flour and other mills, unsurpassed for uniformity and quality by any in the market, and carry at all times a large stock of meal and mill feed,. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 571 which he is enabled to offer to the trade at the lowest ruling rates. While the trade is derived principally from the city, the transactions also embrace the adjoining states, and two teams are employed for delivery and business pur- poses. Mr. Charles Ferger was born in South Germany in 1841 and came to this country in 1865. He resided for about two years at Cin- cinnati, Q., and subsequently at Lawrence- burg, Ind. After becoming a resident of Indianapolis he carried on the bakery business for 13 years on South St. prior to embarking in the present enterprise. E. H. ELDRIDGE & CO., Lumber, Cor. Alabama and Mary- land Sts. This is among the leading houses if not among the oldest engaged in this important branch of trade. These premises, which cover a ground space of 120x150 feet, have been occupied as lumber yards for the past ten years. This firm also occupy another yard for storage purposes at the corner of South and Alabama Sts., 250x250 feet in size. Mr. E. H. Eldridge was for a number of years mana- ger in this city for a branch of the Goss & Phillips Manufacturing Company, the present firm dating its organization from 1879. They make a specialty of pine and poplar lumber, handling about 2,000,000 feet annually, and carry constantly in stock a large assortment of dressed and undressed lumber, shingles, lath, sash, doors, blinds, etc., of interest to builders as a desirable source of supply. Four or five teams are required for delivery and handling purposes and their trade embraces both city and country, with telephonic communication with all parts of the city. The individual members of the firm are E. H. and George Eldridge, both of whom are natives of Spring- field, Mass. The former removed to Chicago in 1S65 and to this city in 1874, ^""^ '•^^ latter has resided in Indianapolis since the organiza- tion of the present firm in 1879. This firm has already established a high rank among their contemporaries, and as well for the ex- cellence of stock and their prompt and reliable business methods. L. A. DUFRESNE, Dealer in Fruits, Choice Butter, ETC., 182 Virginia Ave. This gentleman commenced business in a small way about seven years ago and has suc- ceeded in building up a trade which will now compare favorably with any similar dealer in the city. In order to facilitate his business he has established a central depot of supply at No. 182 Virginia Ave., where he keeps con- stantly on hand the choicest and freshest dairy products, vegetables, fruits and country produce and will supply families with any- thing in this line at lowest market rates. He keeps two horses and wagons and will promptly deliver goods to any part of the city. He may still be found on market days at stalls 21 and 22, East Market, and nlso in a centra' location on West Market, where his old an"* new patrons may continue to be supplie'^- His present storeroom and depot, at No. 182 Virginia Ave., present an inviting display of home supplies in this line. Mr. L. Dufresne is a native of Lower Canada, where he was born in 1855. About 1871 he came to the United States and learned the carpenter's trade at Pittsfield, Mass. He worked at this- trade both in the East and for a short time after coming to this city in 1876, but soon abandoned it to engage in his present busi- ness, in which he is destined to meet with a constantly growing trade. INDIANAPOLIS STEAM BLEACHERY AND FELT WORKS, George M. Foster, Prop., 27^ East Maryland St. The attention of all is invited to the facili- ties enjoyed by this establishment, where alt the latest styles of seasonable hat and bonnet blocks are received simultaneously with their appearance in the metropolitan markets, and all work pertaining to the bleaching, renova- ting and pressing of ladies' or gentlemen's straw and felt head ware is executed in the neatest, most workmanlike and expeditious manner and at the most reasonable rates. The house now conducted by Mr. Foster was originally established by Mr. O. McGaughey in the, fall of 1879 at the corner_ of North Adams and Market Sts., and removed to its present location in Ma3', 18S1. Mr. Foster purchased the business and has since success- fully conducted it and established a lucrative trade, extending not only throughout the city, but to remote points in this and adjoining states. Mr. Foster makes a specialty of reno- vating and re-modeling hats and bonnets for the trade and on all consignments from a dis- tance of one dozen or more he defrays the ex- press charges one way. The apparatus and appliances employed are of the most approved modern style and construction and all work is guaranteed to be first class in every particu- lar. Mr. Foster is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., and was born in 1856. He has resided in this city since i860 and learned his trade here more than 12 years ago and has had a practical experience in this department of industry since 1870. R. J. & M. J. KOONCE, Groceries and Produce, 445 Central Ave. This business was established by its present senior member in 1881. The stock comprises a general line of the best grades of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, sugars, spices, canned goods, fruit, produce, provisions, fresh and salt meats, tobacco, cij^ars, notions, etc. The salesroom, which is 22x40 feet in dimen- sions, is conveniently arranged and neatly kept and one wagon is used for delivery purposes. R. J. Koonce is a native of Indiana and -was 572 STATE OF INDIANA. born in 1835. His boyhood was spent in Ala- bama, and he was afterward employed on a Mississippi River steamboat until the outbreak of the rebellion, when in i86l he enlisted at Carbondale, 111., as a member of Company B, «ist Illinois Volunteers, with which command he participated in the engagements at Thomp- son Hill, Raymond and Jackson, Miss ; Mo- bile, Ala. ; Champion Hill, Black River Bridge, the campaign around Vicksburg and the Red River expedition under General A. J. Smith, and the memorable raid of General Sturgis through Mississippi. He was honorably dis- charged from service in 1865 at Vicksburg, and was employed on a railroad for several jears, removing to Indianapolis and opening a grocery store at the corner of Liberty and Michigan Sts., where he remained until taking possession of his present quarters in 1881. M. J. Koonce is the wife of the above gentleman. W. J. FREANEY, Plumbkr and Gas Fitter, 25 South Pennsylvania St. This is one of the most thoroughly practical plumbers in Indianapolis, and he executes all orders for gas fitting in all departments of the business, and constantly carries a general assortment of the latest improved fixtures, in- cluding every description of plumbing goods, water pipes and their various appliances for all departments of domestic, commercial or mechanical purposes. This business was es- tablished by Mr. Freaney at his present loca- tion in 1879, and the premises occupied com- prise two rooms, each 16x40 feet in dimensions, used for sales, storage and manufacturing purposes. Eight experienced assistants are regularly employed and Mr. Freaney is pre- pared to furnish estimates for introducing gas or water into public or private buildings and to transact general jobbing in all branches promptly and in the most thorough and work- manlike manner at the lowest rates consistent with first class work and honorable dealing. The office is connected by telephone with all parts of the city, through which orders receive prompt attention. From a comparatively small beginning he has now secured a busi- ness which will average fully $10,000 per an- num. The office department is in charge of Mr. Wm. J. Freaney, father of the proprietor, who is a native of Galway, Ireland, and was born in 1824. He came to the United States in 1864, locating first in Cincinnati and becom- ing a resident of this city in 1879. Mr. W. J. Freaney is also a native of Ireland and was born in 1851. He came to this country with his father in 1864 and with him located in Cincinnati, where he learned his trade. He has resided in Indianapolis since 1876, and has ■since that time been engaged in his present business. Some of the most important con- tracts connected with the public and private residences of this city have been controlled by Mr. Freaney, whose promptness and efficiency fully justifies the liberal notice here accorded. JACOB DUX, ^ Groceries and Provisions, etc., Cor. English Avk. and Pine St. This house has been a grocery store tor many years and was taken possession of by Mr. Dux in Decmiber, 1S82, where he is de- termined to conduct lousiness on those princi- ples of "justice and equal rights." which can not fail to merit the approval of the public. His business room is 20x40 feet in dimensions, which he has thoroughly stocked with the freshest and best grades of family groceries 4nd provisions, smoked meats, choice flour, canned goods, teas, coffees, spices, tobaccos, cigars, notions, etc., which he guarantees to sell as low as any similar house in the city. One horse and wagon is used for the prompt delivery of goods and telephonic communica- tion enjoyed with all parts of the city. Mr. Dux is a practical confectioner, and during the warm season will be prepared to supply taml- lies, parties socials, picnics, etc., with the choicest ice cream and cake on reasonable terms. Mr. Dux also handles coal and will supply the best qualities at lowest market prices. He is a native of Prussia, Germany, where he was born in 1848, coming to this country in 1866 and landing at Baltimore, Md. He went direct to Cincinnati, O., where he was employed up to the latter part of 1868, when he came to this city. Here he first worked at the confectionery business with Becker Brothers, on Pennsylvania Ave., and was for a while in 1877 engaged in the bakery and confectionery business on his Own account. He afterward sold out and engaged as clerk for Albert Gall up to time of starting in his present business, where his establishment com- mends itself to liberal public support. J. CHARLES FERGER, Baker and Confectioner, 90 East South St. This representative establishment dates its inception to 1850, when it was established by Mr. Thomas Gray. It passed into the hands of Mr. Charles Ferger in 1867, who conducted it until 1880, when he was succeeded by Mr. J. Charles Ferger and Jacob Strieker, under "the firm name of Ferger & Strieker. In 1881 Mr. Ferger purchased the interest ot Mr. Strieker, and under his judicious management the trade has been considerably increased. The premises occupied for salesroom are 16x20 feet in dimensions, in the rear of which is the bakery department, equipped with all the requisite appliances, including ovens of ap- proved construction, where is manufactured the choicest varieties of fine family bread, crackers, rolls, cakes, pies, etc., from four to six hands being employed. Mr. Ferger makes a prominent specialty of the manufacture of fine pyramid and ornamental cakes for wed- dings, parties, festivals, etc., and carries in stock a general line of bread, cakes, confec- tionery, etc. A number ot horses and wagons are in constant use supplying dealers, grocers, boarding houses, etc., in different sections of CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 573 the city, and an annual business of not less than $12,000 to $15,000 is transacted. His facilities for supplying the trade with choicest articles in this line are not surpassed by any bakery in the city. He makes a leading article of genuine German honey cake, the only hpusc in the city that can equal it. Mr. Ferger is a native of Waverly, O., and was born in 1859. His parents removed to Lawrenceburg, Ind., in 1861, where he resided until 1875, when he came to this city and learned the trade of baker in the shop which he now conducts. He worked at his trade in Cincinnati for three years before commencing on his own accoun^. JOHN KARNEY, Plumber and Gas Fitter, 30 Virginia Ave. With a practical experience extending over 50 years as a plumber and gas fitter, Mr. John Karnay requires no word of commendation for the excellence and reliability of all work executed by him or under his supervision. Mr. Karney, who is a native of Ireland, was born in 1827 and learned the trade of plumber and gas fitter when but 14 years of age. He came to the United States in 1852, landing at New York, and proceeded direct to this city, with whose growth and material welfare he has been identified for the past 30 years. He was for 15 years in the employ of the Gas Company, in this city, and in 1867 commenced business for himself on Kentucky Ave. Af- ter several changes ot location he took posses- sion of his present quarters in 1880, where he transacts a large and flourishing business, ex- tending to all sections of the city. He makes ' a specialty of scientific sanitary plumbing and gas fitting in all departments and his prices are uniformly reasonable. Special attention is paid to jobbing and repairing and Mr. Karney is also prepared to furnish estimates and con- tract for the introduction of gas or water into public or private buildings in the most thor- ough and workmanlike manner, having a practical experience extending over 40 years. MELVILLE A. GILKISON, News Depot, 311 E. Washington St. Among those establishments which contri- bute to the diffusion of popular knowledge are our news and stationery depots, stocked with a diversity of literary matter in cheap and pop- ular forms to meet the tastes and require- ments of all classes. At the popular periodi- cal emporium of Mr. Melville A. Gilkison, No. 311 Washington St., is displayed at all times the leading weekly and illustrated story papers from all sections of the Union, the monthly magazines and periodicals of the day, the various popular libraries of standard and sensational works of fiction, stationery, choice cigars and tobacco, notions and fancy goods in great variety pertaining to this department of commerce. Mr. Gilkison, who is a native of Findlay, O., was born in 1861 and came to this city when but two years of age. His educa- tion was acquired in this city, where he at- tended school until 18S0, when he embarked in his present business, assuming the manage- ment and control of this establishment in May, i88i, wher-e he has secured a prosperous and established trade. W. P. MYER, Eeevator Buckets, Rain- Water Cut- Ob-f, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iront Ware, 68 South Pennsylvania St. At the above location the first and second floors and basement of the three story brick- structure, 18x90 feet in dimensions, are occu- pied for sales and manufacturing purposes.. Mr. Myer established his present business in this city in 1880 at No. 149 South Meridian' St., subsequently removing to No. 47 South Pennsylvania St. and to his present location April 1st, 1882, where with increased facilities, and the latest improved devices and appliances for man ufacturing every variety of tin, cop- per and sheet iron ware, he is enabled to sup- ply all articles in this line to the trade and to- peddlers at wholesale exclusively, at rates- wich cannot be duplicated in the larger cities. East or West. In addition to the ordinary varieties of domestic utensils, he manufactures to order and carries in stock a desirable line of dripping pans, lard, butter and jelly pails, paint, oil, varnish and fruit' cans, fruit can trimmings and jar caps, etc. He makes a leading specialty ol manufacturing the "Boss" Elevator Bucket, made with round front or square with round corners, as here represented by cuts, of any desired size or style, and the popular " Centen- nial " Rain-Water Cut-Oft", an inven- tion of Mr. Myers, secured by letters patent from the U. S. Govern m e n t ^ dated April i8th, 1876, universally admitted by ail who have exam- ined it in operation to be the most in- Patened April 18, 1876. genious and valua- ble arrangement before the public for this spe- cial purpose for which it is intended, supplying a long telt want and giving the most unbound- ed satisfaction to all who have given it a trial. Mr. Myer is a native of Ohio and was born at Cincinnati in 1883. He learned his trade at Terre Haute, Ind., and carried on business in that city two years previous to his removal to- this city. 574 STATE OF INDIANA. JOSEPH P. KEETER, .Livery, Board and Sale Stable, 69 West Market St. Established in March, 1881, by Beatly & Young, and coming into possession of its present proprietor in 1882, these stables have already secured a liberal share of public patronage. The premises occupied comprise a two story brick building 60^x175 '^et in dimensions, with capacity for caring for 35 horses at one time. He receives horses for boarding by the day, week or month at the most reasonable rates, also conducts a first class livery, with a number of reliable horses and fine buggies, wagons and vehicles. He also transacts a general commission business for the purchase or sale of horses, carriage horses, family horses or heavy teams, the facilities enjoyed by him and his thorough knowledge of the business and familiarly with the value of horse flesh, together with his re- liability, integrity and unimpeachable probity, ensuring for him a steadily increasing trade. Mr. Keeter was born in North Carolina in 1851, was formerly engaged in farming in that state and in Georgia. He came to Indiana in 1873 and settled near Plainfield, Hendricks County, where he engaged in farming, and was also ensfaged in the same business near Clermont, Marion County. J. GEORGE FAHRION, Flour, Hay and Feed, 90 and 92 Ea.st South St. This is the outgrowth of a business inaugu- rated by Mr. Fahrion in 1S62 as a grocery store, then located on Indiana Ave. near Camp Schenck. He commenced business on an or- iginal capital not exceeding $200, which was the savings of his earnings after coming to this country. He here transacted business during the war times, furnishing large quanti- ties and supplies to the officers and soldiers m the camp, many of whom neglected to liqui- date the "small bills" which accrued prior to leaving for the seat of war, and the memory of Mr. F. and his address will recall the inci- dent to many of them. In July, 1865, Mr. Fahrion removed to his present location, which he has occupied for more than seventeen years, having previously purchased the two lots, since which time he made considerable im- provements thereon. At No. 90 is erected a one story building 20x100 feet in size, used for general stock and storage purposes, while at No. 92 is a tw3 story brick structure 20x152 feet in size, the first floor being used for the retail trade and the rear portion and second floor as a residence. Mr. Fahrion carries full lines of wheat, rye and buckwheat flour, baled hay and all kinds of mill feed, transactrng an annual business of not less than $25,000. Re- ceiving his supplies direct from manufacturers and producers he is enabled to offer to his patrons extraordinary inducements. Mr. Fah- rion is a native of Germany and was born in Wurteraberg in 1832. He came to the United States in 1852, landing at New York. After residing a short time at Lancaster, Altoona and HoUidaysburg, Pa., he came to this city in 1855, and was employed as porter at the Wright House, Gault House and in other cajKcities. He then drove a feed wagon for about five years for Mr. Fred.\ P. Rusch prior to embarking in business on his own account. ALEXANDRE GUEZET, Gilder and Repairer, No. 289 South Delaware St. The industry in which Mr. Guezet is en- gaged embraces the gilding and repairing of every description of work associated with this art, and his work will convince the most skeptical of his thorough proficiency. He will regild picture and looking glass frames or any work of this nature, and guarantee all work to be neatly-, carefully and satisfactorily executed, and the gold or material used will be of the very best quality. His place of bus- iness is located at No. 289 South Delaware St., where he enjoys the fullest facilities in a studio and office occupying a space of 20x60 feet in size. Mr. Guezgt was born in France in 1844, ^""^ came to this country with his parents before he was seven years of age, landing at New York City, when after a few years they came to this city in 1861. His father was associated with him in business up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1880. Mr. Alexandre Guezet learned the trade in this city and has been associated with it for the past twenty years. He has executed some of the finest fancy painting and gilding to be found in this city, and the perfection of his work cannot be surpassed in this country, while his charges will always be found reasonable. He has in his studio some rare and ancient engravings and paintings many hundreds of years old. MRS. SARAH A. & M. W. GRIM, East End Laundry and Vegetables AND C0U.NTRY Produce, No. 293 East Washington St. This enterprise was inaugurated by Mrs. Grim at this location in 18S1, where first class facilities are enjoyed for conducting the differ- ent departments of the business. She makes a specialty of doing up ladies' and gentlemen's fine linen and muslin wear and every descrip- tion of laundry work. Mrs. Grim is a native of Wayne County, O., and has resided in this city since 1874. She has by the excellence and reliability of her work secured a prosper- ous trade, numbering among her regular patrons many of the first families of the Capi- tal City. Her husband, Mr. M. W. Grim, is a well known dealer in fruits, vegetables and country produce and keeps a wagon for sup- plying his customers. He visits the markets for his supplies, and in addition to his regular wagon trade, carries at his store, No. 293 East Washington St., the choicest and freshest varieties of vegetables and produce. He was CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 575 i>orn in Coshocton County, O., in 1842, and ;has resided in this state' since he was five years of age and in Indianapolis since 1S74. He served lor three years in the 19th Indiana Volunteers in the Army of the Potomac, par- ticipating in the second Bull's Run fight, Chancellorsville, Gaine's Mills, etc., being .quite severely wounded at Gaine's Mills, but -served until the expiration of his term of ser- vice in 1864, when he was honorably dis- charged, and subsequently re-enlisted in Com- pany K, 51st Indiana Volunteers, which .was in active service in Tennessee and Texas until October, 1865, when Mr. Grim once more returned to civil life. .GEORGE GRINSTEINER, Undertaker and Furnisher, No. 276 East Market St. This establishment is the oldest house of its xlass in the Capital City, having been founded nearly thirty years ago at the present location, which was at that time the outskirts of the city. That portion of the building occupied for business purposes comprises two rooms 20 X35 feet in dimensions, with an additional wareroom in the rear 30x40 feet in size. Mr. ■Grinsteiner carries constantly in stock a full line of coffins, caskets and metallic burial cases and all descriptions of undertakers' supplies and furnishings, and is prepared to undertake the entire management of funeral services in accordance with the wishes of friends of the deceased either in city or country , upon the most reasonable terms. He has also two fine hearses for funeial purposes and a number of hacks tor hire at moderate rates. His facilities are not surpassed in the city, and all orders received either by telephone or personal appli- cation will receive prompt and careful atten- tion. Mr. Grinsteiner is a native of France, and was born in 1820, but has resided in the United States since 1839. He landed at New York, and after about six months in Pitts- burgh, Pa., proceeded to Cincinnati, O., where he was employed in a foundry for fourteen years, at the expiration of which time he lo- cated in this city and established his present successful business, in which he is ably as- sisted by his three sons, Joseph, George and William. ROBERT KELLER, Wholesale and Retail Groceries, 578 South East St. Familiarly known as the "German Tea and Grocery House," at this establishment is car- ried many articles not ordinarily found in iregular grocery houses, such as French wine vinegar and mustard, Holland herrings, Rus- sian sardines and caviar, Swiss limburg, Hol- land, sap sago, Muenster and Solon Cheese, .catsup, sauces, pickles, and a general assort- ment of imported and domestic articles gen- erally classed as fancy' groceries. Here also may be found at all times a general assortment .of all the staple articles, including teas, coifees, sugars, spices, fruits, canned goods, etc. This popular grocery house was originally estab- lished in 1874 at No. 125 East Washington St., and subsequently removed to No. loi on the same thoroughfare. In 1S7S the present es- tablishment was opened as a branch store. The Washington St. house was after a short time closed, the entire business being consoli- dated under one roof The premises on South East St., corner of Coburn St., comprise the first floor and basement of a commodious building 20x90 feet in dimensions, enjoying telephonic communication with all parts of city, and merchandise is promptly delivered to patrons. Mr. Robert Keller, the proprietor, is a native of Germany and was born in Donan- eschingen in 1850, He came to this country in 1866, landing at New York, from whence he proceeded to Madison, Ind. From there he removed to Louisville, Ky., afterwards re- turning to Madison, and becoming a resident of Indianapolis in 1868. He was formerly manager of the house of which he is now the proprietor. GATES & WALLE. Blacksmiths, 38 and 40 South Penn- sylvania St. The oldest established and among the most prominent houses of this description in Indi- anapolis is that now conducted by the enter- prising firm of Gates & Walle, at'Nos. 38 and 40 South Pennsylvania St., where no less than 6,000 horses are annually shod and every va- riety of work pertaining to this line is per- formed by skilled and experienced artizans. This business was originally established more than twenty years ago, and has been success- fully conducted by Thomas Markham, John G. Smith, John Maloney and Goff & Donley, who were succeeded in November, 18S1, by the present firm. The premises occupied are 36x70 feet in dimensions, where three forges are constantly in blast and a business trans- acted which will probably exceed that of any similar establishment in the city. Mr. John G. Gates is a native and lifelong resident of this city, where he was born in 1823, and up to the time he was twenty-one years of age had never been outside of Marion County. He learned his trade with Mr. Adair Haugh, located on the Circle, where the old Journal Building now stands. He is a thoroughly practical workman and one of the oldest black- smiths in the city. He was the first person born inside the old corporation limits of this city. His father, Mr. Uriah Gates, was born in old Fort Washington (now Cincinnati, O.) in 1798; was the first person married inside the corporate limits of this city, and is a lineal descendent of the General Gates of Revolu- tionary fame. Mr. M. Walle is a native of Germany and was born in the Rhine Province in 1840. He has resided in this city since 1859, and is a practical blacksmith and horse- shoer of many years' experience, working for Mr. Gates (first under instruction) for about ten years. 576 STATE OF INDIANA. W. H. HILDEBRAND, Wood, Coal, Lumber, etc., Indiana Ave., and Canal St. These yards cover an area of about three acres, upon which are erected one large build- ing for the storage of dressed lumber, three spacious coal sheds and one stable, the re- mainder of the space being utilized for the storage of wood, rough lumber, etc. Mr. Hildebrand commenced business at his pres- ent location in 1876, succeeding his brother, who had for twenty years previously conduct- ed the same branch of business. Buying ex- clusively for cash and selling for cash only he is enabled to ofier inducements to purchasers in wood, coal, coke, rough and dressed lumber, lath, shingles, frames, doors, sash, blinds, floor- ing, siding, brackets, mouldings, and all arti- cles in this line. The average valuation of stock carried is about $9,000, while his annual transactions now closely approximate $30,000. Five assistants are erriployed and four carts for delivery purposes, his trade being princi- pally local. In the fire wood department a large business is done, the public recognizing the fact that this establishment is always pre- pared to furnish the best quality of dry and seasoned wood from a large stock constantly on hand two and three years old. Mr. Hilde- brand is a native of Westphalia, Germany, where he was born in 1830. ■ In early life he learned the trade of carpenter in his native land, and followed this business for several years. He is thoroughly conversant with the uses of tpols of all descriptions, and it would be difficult to name any article which Mr. Hildebrand cannot make. He came to the United States in 1851, landing at Baltimore, Md., and was for several years employed as road manager on the Wabash Railroad. He was subsequently engaged in the grocery bus- iness at Fort Wayne, and came to this city in 1876. ^ C. H. KRUGER, Grocertes and Provisions, 437 and 439 Virginia Ave. One of the most favorably known establish- ments on Virginia Ave. is that of Mr. C. H. Kruger, where in a finely stocked salesroom 20x40 feet in dimensions, with flour and feed department about same size, is carried a gen- eral line of family groceries, table and culi- nary supplies, provisions, produce, fruits and vegetables, tobacco, cigars, notions, queens- ware, flour and feed, etc. Mr. Kruger com- menced business in this city 16 years ago, with no capital but his own spirit of energy, and has by his industry and application estab- lished a flourishing and lucrative business. He removed to his present location in 1873 and his trade will compare favorably with that of any contemporaneous establishment on this busy thoroughfare. He is a native of Prussia, Germany, and was born in 1840. He came to this country when but four years of age with his parents, who settled in this city, where he has resided ever since that time. Early in life he learned the carpenter's trade and was. employed at that business prior to embarking in commercial life. Without aid from others, he has achieved success and prosperity through, his own individual efforts. A. W. HOFFMAN, Baker and Confectioner, 12 Shelby- Street. This business was established in April, 1880^ at No. 533 North Illinois St. and subsequently removed to the corner of Tennessee and Fourth Sts., and to its present site in Decem- ber, 1S81, where an apartment 20x50 feet ia dimensions is occupied for general sales pur- poses, with handsomely furnished ice cream parlors in the rear. The stock comprises a general line of choicest bread, cakes, pies, rolls, crackers, confectionery, nuts, toys, teas, coffees, spices, sugar, milk, cream, boiled ham,. etc., and the choicest ice cream and oysters in every style or served in their appropriate sea- sons. Two delivery wagons are used and special attention is paid to the manufacture of fine cakes for weddings, parties, festivals, etc., to order. Mr. Hoffman is a native of Iowa and was born in Henry County in 1838. He- has resided in this state since 1846, with the exception of about five years spent in the army. He enlisted in July, 1861, in Company E, I St Iowa Cavalry, and served with that command in Missouri, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas until the expiration o4 his original term of service, when he re-en- listed as a veteran, serving under Generals. Custer, Davis and other commanders until 1866, when he was honorably discharged. MRS. J. H. JOHNSTON, Millinery and Hair Goods, No. 484 Virginia Ave. At this thoroughly appointed establishment may be found a choice line of fine French, millinery, hats and bonnets, ribbons, flowers and feathers, laces and trimmings, fancy goods, fashionable hair work, etc. This business was. established in 1879 by Mrs. Johnston, at No.. 406 Virginia Ave., and removed to its present location in 1880, at which time the premises- were purchased by Mr. Johnston and refitted expressly for the millinery business and for- residence. The salesroom is tastefully ar- ranged, with workroom in the rear. Special attention Is paid to the trimming department, where artistic and experienced milliners are employed during the season, and to the man- ufacture of switches, fronts, etc., from comb- ings, to suit patrons. Mrs. Johnston receives, direct from importers and modistes all the new- est and most desirable styles, which she re- produces and offers to the ladies of this city and vicinity simultaneously with their appear- ance on the metropolitan avenues of the East. Mrs. Johnston is a native of Michigan, and previous to her removal to this city in 1879, had for several years conducted a similar bus- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 577 iness at Grand Rapids, in that state. Since residing in this city she has secured a liberal share of patronage from the better class of trade, by giving careful attention to the re- quirements of her patrons as well as in the neatness and taste displayed in her trimming department. Mr. Johnston is a practical mill- wright and is employed at Nordyke & Co.'s works "in this city. He is a native of Belfast, Ireland, born in 1S50, and came to this coun- ti-y eleven years ago, landing at Boston, Mass., coming to this city in 1879. LION PHARMACY, M. C. Staley & Co., Prop.'s, 440 Vir- ginia Ave. This is among the finest establishments of its class in Indianapolis and was originally established by Mr. Staley in 1876 at 457 Vir- ginia Ave., and removed to its present location in 1878, where a handsomely arranged sales- room 22x64 feet in dimensions is occupied for business purposes and fitted up with all the latest improved fixtures and accessories, in- cluding the finest prescription case in the city, telephonic communication, one of Tuft's Im- proved Soda Fountains, elegant counter cases, etc. The stock embraces a full and complete assortment of the purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, proprietary medicines, fancy goods, toilet articles, paints, oils, varnishes, window glass, cigars and tobacco, wines and liquors for medicinal purposes and druggists' sundries in great variety. Special attention is devoted to the prescription department and the accurate preparation of physicians' pre- scriptions and family recipes forms an im- portant feature of trade. Mr. M. C. Staley is a native of Hamilton, O., and was born in 1852. He first entered the drug store of Messrs. HofEeld & Rees, in this city, in 1865, and has been continuously identified with the drug trade for more than 17 years. MRS. C. HUTTON, Cigars, Tobacco, Confectionery, etc., 428 Virginia Ave. The business now conducted by Mrs. C. Hutton was established by her late husband, Mr. Ed. R. Hutton, in March, 1880, at No. 404 on the same thoroughfare, and since his de- cease removed to the present location, where is carried a carefully selected assortment of the choicest brands of foreign and demestic cigars, manufactured tobacco, fine confection- ery, notions, and all the literary papers and periodicals of the day. The salesroom, which is 18x20 feet in dirnensions, is tastefully ar- ranged and fitted up with fine show cases and appropriate fixtures. Mrs. Hutton, who is a native of Pennsylvania, has resided in Indi- anapolis since 1873, and is deserving of the liberal patronage and support of the commu- nity in the business in which she is engaged. Her husband was a member of the 53d Illinois Infantry during the war, and lost an arm at the battle of Jackson, Miss. He died Decem- ber 28, iS8i, and the business established by him has since been conducted by l^rs. Hutton. PHILIP SCHAEFER, Cigar Manufacturer, 80 South Dela- ware St. This house is noted for the superior excel- lence of its products. Mr. Schaefer com- menced business on his own account in this city in 1876 at No. 6ii South Meridian St., removing to his present location six years later. The front room is devoted to the dis- play and sale of an assortment of inr^ported and domestic ■ cigars, manufactured tobacco for chewers' and smokers' use, pipes, snuff and smokers' articles generally. In the rear of the salesroom is the manufacturing department, to which Mr. Schaefer devotes his personal attention, turning out annually about 50,000 choice cigars, the leading brands ot which are "Schaefer's Best" and the "R. S. F.," ranking among the best five cent cigars in the market. He also manufactures numerous other popular varieties, which are sold to dealers and kept in stock. Mr. Schaefer is a native of Germany and was born in Hesse Darmstadt in 1841. He came to the United .States in 1864, landing at New York. He first located at Titusville, Pa., and subsequently removed to Corry, in the same state. In 1873 he removed to Indianapo- lis, where he has since resided. He is a prac- tical cigar maker, having learned his trade in the "Fatherland." F. M. SELBY, Groceries, Provisions, etc., No. 277 English Ave. This establishment was founded in Novem- ber, 1880, by its present proprietor. The sales- room is 18x65 feet in dimensions and the stock caiTied embraces a complete and carefully selected assortment of staple and fancy gro- ceries, teas, coffees, confectioneries, fruit, nuts, tobacco, cigars, provisions, canned goods and general family supplies. Mr. Selby is a native of Rush County, Ind., and was born in 1836. His early life was spent upon a farm an in 1862 he enlisted in Company I, 98th Illinois Mounted Infantry. He was elected Orderly Sergeant by a vote of the company. He was subsequently promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant upon the recommendation of Captain W. H. Wade and served in all the campaigns and engagements in which that organization participated, including the battles of Hoover's Gap, Chicamauga and numerous minor engagemsnts. In 1865, on account of physical disability, occasioned by injuries re- ceived in the service, he received an honorable discharge upon a surgeon's certificate. He located in Iowa in 1866 and engaged in the lumber trade and in contracting and building at Moingona. In 1S71 he returned to this state and was engaged for two years in agri- cultural pursuits in Rush County and then removed to Jasper County, 111., where he was engaged in farming and trading in stock until 16 578 STATE OF INDIANA. 1877, when he located in Indianapolis and was interested in live stock transactions for two years, and as proprietor of an aviary tor one year and then embarked in his present com- mercial enterprise. W. H. SNIDER & CO., Druggists, Southwest Cor. South AND East Sts. This business was established in 1864 at the C. H. & I. Depot, on Virginia Ave., and was at that time the second drug store south of Washington St. In the following year it was removed to the corner of Noble St and Vir- ginia Ave., and eventually to its pVesent .loca- tion, in April, 1880, where a handsomely fur- nished apartment 20x60 feet in dimensions is occupied for business purposes. The ap- pointments and fixtures are all first class, including one of Pufler's celebrated frigid soda and mineral water fountains, with marble counter, one tier of oval plate glass show cases, 30 feet in length, thoroughly stocked with perfumes, toilet articles and fancy goods, tele- phonic communication with all parts of the city, with a handsome prescription case and laboratory in the rear, with most complete arrangement for dispensing medicines and the preparation of physicians' prescriptions and family recipes. The stock embraces the purest and freshest drugs and chemicals, proprietary medicines, toilet articles and perfumery, drug- gists' sundries, pure wines and liquors for medicinal purposes, choice cigars, tobaccos, fancy articles, stationery, etc. Dr. W. H. Snider, the senior member of the firm, is a native of Hancock County, Ind., and was born in 1840. He studied medicine with Dr. R. N. Todd, then of Southport, now of this city, and was engaged for four years in the practice prior to his removal to this city. He repre- sented the 5th District of this city as Alder man for two years, during 1877-78. Mr. John C. Smith, his partner, vvas formerly a resident of Kankakee, 111., and has recently removed to this city. He is largely interested in rail- road interests and holds several prominent and responsible positions in connection there- with. H. P. HOOD, Patent S61.ICITOR and Mechanical Expert in Patent Cases, 94 South Delaware St. Mr. H. P. Hood embarked in his present enterprise in this city in 1869, at which time his office was established with the Novelty Works, subsequently changed to Malleable ]ron Works. About 1873 he removed to Ken- tucky Ave., and after some changes in loca- tion established his office at 94 South Dela- ware St., where he has since remained. His practical knowledge of mechanism enables him to render valuable assistance to inventors and those requiring aid in the construction of models or the completion of designs. As solicitor of patents, Mr. Hood has had many years experience, during which time he has procured patents on a large number of in- ventions and improvements from this and other states. He enjoys an established reputa- tion and familiarly with patent laws, as well as the most economical and practical methods of securing patents with the least possible delay. He gives special attention to the examination of and testifying in regard to the mechanical identity of devices in dispute in infringment cases, and is prepared to furnish models and patterns and assist others in putting their ideas into practical shape. Mr. H. P. Hood is a native of Salem, Mass., where he was born in 1841. Upon the completion of his early literary education his attention and mclina- tions were directed to mechanical pursuits, with which he has been intimately associated since that time, with the exception of the time spent in the Union Army during the rebel- lion. In 1861 he enlisted as a Volunteer in Company D, 26th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, serving one year in General B. F. Butler's expedition to New Orleans. After the expiration of one year he received an hon- orable dis.charge on account of injuries re- ceived in the service and accepted employ- ment in the Government service, subsequently returning to Massachusetts and engaging in mechanical pursuits up to 1869, at which time he became associated with the industries of this city and state in his present business. JOHN LESER, Jr., & CO., New and Second Hand Furniture, No. 229 East Washington St. This business was established many years ago and has occupied its present location since 1872, where the first and second fjoors and basement of No. 229 and the second floor of No. 227 East Washington St., each 16x60 feet, are required for the storage and display of a large and comprehensive stock of new and second hand furniture, stoves and hollow ware, carpets, queensware, glassware and house- furnishing goods generally. The stock both of new and second hand articles is complete in every department and presents remarkable advantages to purchasers. This firm also make a specialty of repairing furniture, mattresses, etc., of all descriptions, and will at all times pay the highest cash prices for second hand furniture and house furnishing supplies. Mr. Leser, the senior member of the present firm, succeeded Mr. Charles Girton in this business in the spring of 1882. Mr. Leser is a native of New York City and was born in 1853. He came to this city with his parents when but ten years of age, and was first employed in the Palmer House (now Occidental) in this city, and subsequentl^y learned the trade of upholsterer, which business he followed until 1877, when he removed to Virginia City, Nev., and was employed as a salesmin in the gro- cery store of his brother-in-law for four years. On his return to this city he carried on a saloon until starting his present enterprise. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 579 SMITH & POTT, Commission Merchants, 41 South Delaware St. This firm was originally established in the spring of 1S69 at the corner of Ohio and Illi- nois Sts. as retail grocers, and remov,ed to its present location in i88i, where they engaged in this enterprise, occupying for business pur- poses the first floor and basement, each 18x100 feet in dimensions, transacting a general com- mission business and making a prominent specialty of dealing in foreign and tropical fruits. Four assistants are employed in the sales and shipping departments and two wagons are required for delivery and business purposes. They have a large local trade and are extensive shippers to all points East, transacting an annual business which will compare favorably with similar houses in the city. Consignments of farm or dairy pro- ducts are solicited, quick sales, prompt re- turns and remittances being guaranteed. Mr. B. K. Smith, Jr., is a native of Indianapolis and was born in J842. He was for a time engaged on a farm near this city and subse- quently in the grocery business until the for- mation of the present partnership in 1869. Mr. Charles Pott, Jr., was born in Miamis- burg, O., in 1841. He was engaged in the milling business for about four years. In 1861 lie enlisted as a member of Company K, 70th Indiana Volunteers, Colonel Benjamin Harri- son, the regiment being assigned to duty in the Army of the Cumberland. Mr. Pott was on detached service in the Po»t Office Depart- ment at Nashville ior about 18 months and honorably discharged in May, 1865. After his return to civil life he was engaged in the grocery business for about 11 years, since which time he has been identified with the trade in which he is now engaged. MRS. LINN'IE SPRINGER, Millinery, etc., 303 Virginia Ave. Mrs. Spripger commenced business in this !city in 188 1 at No. 622 Virginia Ave., subse- quently removing to 312 and to the present number in December, 1882, the premises ■occupied being larger and more convenient for business and family purposes. Her room will be found stocked in season with a choice collection of fine and fashionable millinery goods, including plain and trimmed hats and Ijonnets, flowers, feathers, laces, trimmings, ladies' underwear, hosiery, gloves, notions, fancy goods, etc. The stock is at all times •desirable, seasonable and of best and latest •styles, while special pains is always taken to meet the requirements of ladies in the trim- ming department. Mrs. Springer is a native of New Hampshire and first came to this city about nine years ago. She has since resided in Richmond, Ind., Chicago, 111., Logansport, Ind., and other places, returning to Indianapo- lis in 1879. Mr. Springer, her husband, is 2. pattern maker at the machine shops of Messrs. Sinker, Davis & Co. WM. LANGSENKAMP, Coppersmith, 96 South Delaware St. This is the only establishment in Indiana- polis making a specialty of this branch of productive industry. The business was estab- lished by its present proprietor in 186S, and the premises occupied by him comprise one floor 23x80 feet in dimensions, where four skilled and experienced coppersmiths are em- ployed in the production of brew kettles, gas generators, soda fountains, beer pumps, etc., and general job work pertaining to this dis- tinctive department of the mechanic arts. Mr. Langsenkamp also carries in stock all kinds of sheet copper and brass and copper and brass tubing of all sizes, and devotes especial atten- tion to steam fitting in all its departments. His trade extends to various portions of the state and to Illinois and will closely approxi- mate $10,000 per annum. Mr. Langsenkamp was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1836, and came to the United Slates in 1854, landing at New York and coming direct to this city, where he learned the trade and was employed by the firm of Cotterell & Knight prior to embarking in business on his own account. He is thoroughly conversant with all the de- tails of the business and possesses the best and amplest facilities for the prompt execution of all work in this line in the most thorough and workmanlike manner. FREDERICK HARTMANN, Manufacturer of Spring Trucks, Dray.s, etc.. No. 220 E.4.ST South St. This business is conducted in three depart- ments; the blacksmithing portion occupying a space of 30x50 feet, the wood working depart- ment in the rear 30x30 feet in size, while the entire second floor, 30x80 feet, is occupied as paint shops and for general storage purposes for finished work. A specialty is made of the manufacture of spring trucks, drays, wagons, carts, tempering wheels and brick yard tools, horseshoeing and general blacksmith job work, wood work repairing, etc., all work guaranteed first class in every particular. The business was originally started in 1873 at No. 197 East South St., at which time Mr. Hartmann be- came associated with Mr. Hillman, whom he afterward bought out, and then formed a partnership with Mr. H. I. Drier, under the firm name of Hartmann & Drier. In 1876 the firm and business operations were removed to their present location, wheie additional fa- cilities were afforded. In consequence of the confirmed ill health of Mr. Drier he retired November 20, 1882, and Mr. Hartmann as- sumed the entire control of the business. Mr. Frederick Hartmann is a native of Prussia, Germany; where he was born in 1840. He came to America when but ten years of age, landing at Baltimore, Md., and coming direct to this city, where he subsequently learned the trade of wagon and carriage maker and was employed by others up to the time of starting as above mentioned. In August, 1862, he en- 580 STATE OF INDIANA. listed in Company D, 79th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Captain James Buchanan, and served in the campaigns of the Army of the Cum- berland, participating in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge and the engagements around Atlanta, receiving his final honorable discharge "by the close of the ■war. After returning to civil life he was em- ployed at his trade in this city until the forma- tion of the present partnership. Mr.Hartmann now holds the responsible position of repre- sentative of the Nineteenth Ward of this city in the City Council, which position he fills with ability and to the general satisfaction of his constituents. CHARLES H. STUCKMEYER, Meat Market, 29 English Ave. This is one of the cleanest and best kept es- tablishments of its kind in the city, where is carried the choicest stock of fresh, salt and smoked meats, sausages, bolognas, etc., to be found. The salesroom at this location, which is 20x25 feet in dimensions, is fitted up with the latest improved fixtures, including a fine ice chest for the preservation of meat during warm months. The business was originally established by Mr. Stuckmeyer in 1869 at the corner of Noble and Georgia Sts , and re- moved to opposite English Ave. in 1877 and to its present eligible location in 1880. One horse and wagon is employed for business purposes and prompt deliveries made to any section of the city at the very lowest prices consistent Avith first class meats and honorable dealing. Mr. Stuckmeyer is a native of Ham- ilton County, O., and was born in 1850. He came to this citj- with his parents when but one year of age and learned the trade of butcher here. He was subsequently employed as book-keeper in a St. Louis, Mo., mercantile house four years and then returned to Indian- apolis and engaged in his present business. HENRY SIMMONS, Groceries and Provisions, 149 English Ave. This gentleman is a native of Shelby County, Ky., and was born in 1828. He became a resident of Indiana in 1846 and was first en- gaged at the brewery of Smith & Co., in Terre Haute, then removed to Tipton County, where for one year he was engaged in farm- ing. He was then employed as salesman for three years and subsequently returned to farming, at which he spent one year prior to his removal to this city, more than a quarter of a century ago, when he first embarked in the grocery business at the corner of Washing- ton and Tennessee Sts., removing subsequently to West Washington St., then to the corner of Tennessee and Indiana Ave. In 1864 he dis- posed of his interests in this city and removed to Lebanon, Ind., where for nine years he car- ried on the manufacture of stoves, at the expiration of which time he returned to Indi- anapolis and opened a livery stable at No. 274 West Washington St., where he remained for one year. In 1874 he opened a grocery;, flour and feed store. At his present location he occupies a commodious salesroom 20x80 feet in dimensions, with spacious barn room for storage of flour, feed., etc. His stock com- prises a 4ull line of staple and fancy family groceries, teas, coffees, spices, fruits, canned goods, notions, family flour, mill feed, etc.; fish and oysters in their appropriate season. HILLMAN & BROS., Blacksmiths and Wagon Makers, 197 South East St. This business was originally established at this same location in 1870 by Messrs. Hillmaa & Hartman, who conducted the business until 1877 upon premises leased from Mr. William Hillman, Sr., after which time the style of the firm became Hillman & Son. In 1880 the senior member retired and his three sons, William, Jr., H. C. F. and C. D. Hillman formed a co-partnership under the style of Hillman & Bros., and have since conducted the business in its three departments. The blacksmithing department occupies a space 30x50 feet in dimensions, with four fires ; the woodworking department 30x35, and the paint shop 30x35, with ample platform space for the display of finished work. The individual members of the firm devote their personal attention to the business and employ three skilled assistants in the manufacturing of both, light and heavy wagons to order. Special attention is paid to horse-shoeing on scientific principles and to general jobbing and repair- ing and carriage and wagon painting, etc. Mr. William Hillman, Sr., father of the pres- ent proprietors and real founder of the busi- ness', is a native of Germany and was born in 1830. He came to this country in 1849 and to this city a quarter of a century ago. Mr. Wil- liam Lewis Hillman, Jr., was born in Rock- land County, N. Y., In 1853; Mr. H. C. F. Hillman in the same place in 1855, and Mr. C. D. Hillman in Indianapolis in 1857, in the early part of which year the family became residents of this city. HENRY HOMBURG, Groceries and Provisions, No. 316- Virginia Ave. At the new grocery store of Mr. Homburg,. located on the corner of Virginia Ave. and Noble St., the stock is entirely fresh and new and embraces choice teas, coffees, spices and canned goods, best family flour in the market, smoked meats, bologna, tobaccos, cigars, no- tions, etc., and keeps a horse and wagon for the prompt delivery of goods in any part of the city. Mr. Homburg is a native of Prussia, where he was born in 1840. He came to this country in 1856, landing at New Orleans, when he came direct to Logansport, Ind. He was first engaged on a farm for one year, afterward learning the baker's trade, which he followed for about five years. He afterward CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 581 followed baking and cooking for about fifteen years. He came to this city first in 1862, and was employed in various hotels. He carried on a bakery on South Delaware St. for about two years. Later he was employed in a hotel at Springfield, O., and again came to this city about two years ago, where he was employeid as cook, which employment engaged his atten- tion up to the time he engaged in his present business, which he opened in October, 1882. He has a room 20x50 feet, with cellar, and carries in stock a full line of goods. LITTLE'S HOTEL, M. M. Powell, Prop., 201 Washington Street. In 1847, when Indianapolis was nothing but a frontier town, Little's Hotel was opened to the public and was for many years the leading hostelry of the new and progressive city. It is situated at the corner of Washington and New Jersey Sts., with a frontage of 100 feet on each thoroughfare, is one square east of the Court House and accessible to the Union Depot by streetcars passing the door every ij minutes. On the first floor are located the office, parlors, dining room and culinary de- partments, while the second and third floors are occupied for sleeping apartments and guest chambers, 85 in number. The rooms are fitted up in neat and comfortable style and are kept at all times in the best of order, while the tables are supplied with substantials and delicacies in a manner which will defy compe- tition in any hotel of its class here, and it is one of the best $1.00 per day houses in the city. It came into the possession of its present pro- prietor in 1879 and under his efficient manage- ment has become quite popular. Mr. Powell was born in Shelby Co., Ky., in 1826, and came to Indianapolis in 1849. He followed railroad- ing for a time and was subsequently engaged in business which took him to various sections of the state. He was for. ten years interested in the clothing business in this city, and at the same time in the hotel business, with which he has been prominently identified for more than a quarter of a century. HENRY W. HARTMAN, Dealer in Groceries, Flour and Feed, etc.. No. 150 Madison Ave. At the above location a spacious and hand- somely arranged salesroo'in 21x60 feet in size is filled with a selected assortment of family groceries, flour and feed, teas, coflfees, sugars, spices, syrups, fruits, canned goods, notions, crockery, woodenware, nails, country produce and confectionery. This business was estab- lished in 1S76 by Mr. Hartman at No. 186 Madison Ave. In 1881 he purchased the stock and good will of Fred. Meyer at his present location, where he has since conducted a thriv- ing and steadily increasing business, number- ing among his regular patrons many of the best families of the city and transacting an annual business of about $15,000. His stock is always fresh and his prices the lowest com- patible with good goods. Mr. Hartman is a native of Germany and was born in Frille- Preusz Minden in 1854. He came to the Uni- ted States in 1S69, landing in New York and coming direct to this city. He was formerly with Mr. Charles Stiegman for about seven years, in the capacity of salesman, where he acquired a thorough knowledge of the busi- ness which he has so successfully conducted. Mr. Christian Hartman, his father, was born in Germany in 1806, and came to this country in 1869. He now assists his son in the busi- ness. JOHN UHL, Meat Market, Fletcher Ave. and Dillon St. and 530 S. Meridian St. At the corner of Fletcher Ave. and Dillon St. a commodious room is fitted up with the requisite appliances, including a fine cooler or refrigerator, for the storage of meats during the warm months, and telephonic communica- tion is had with all parts of the city. Mr. Uhl purchases only the best varieties of beef, pork, veal, lamb, mutton, etc., and slaughters his own stock and carries in their appropriate sea- sons the choicest fresh, salt and smoked meats, sausages, bolognas, etc., and meats are promptly delivered, whether ordered by wire or in person. He also conducts a finely equipped meat market at 530 South Meridian St., to accommodate patrons in this section of the city, which is also connected by telephone. Mr. Uhl commenced business in this city in 1872 at the corner of Fletcher Ave. and Noble St., removing to his present location in 1875, where he has secured a lucrative and well es- tablished trade. Mr. Uhl is a native of Mis- souri and was born in 1850. He came to this city when but nine years of age and learned the trade of butcher here and was employed by other parties prior to engaging in business on his own account. HENRY LEVY, Cigars, Tobacco, f-tc, 199 East Wash- ington St. The present business was established in 1879 and the premises occupied for business purposes embrace three rooms, containing an aggregate space ot 18x80 feet. The sales de- partment is stocked with a desirable assort- ment of the choicest Havana and American leaf cigars of his own manufacture, the most popular brands of plug and fine-cut tobaccos, meerschaum goods and smokers' articles gen- erally. In the manufacturing department a force of from 12 to 20 cigar makers is em- ployed, turning out on an average about 350,- 000 cigars per annuth, the leading brands for which Mr. Levy has acquired a more than local reputation, being the "Keystone," the "210," "Gilmore & Way land Zoo,'' "Elephant" and a variety of other brands. The above named are chiefly fine cigars with pure Havana filling, and the high reputation they 582 STATE OF INDIANA. have acquired ensures a rapid sale and a steady demand from the trade, not only in the city but within a radius of 50 miles in all di- rection?. Mr. Levy is a native of Devon- shire, England, and was born in 1838. He learned the trade of cigar maker in his native land and came to the United States in 1855, landing at New York City, where he was em- ployed at his trade for 10 years. He came to Indianapolis in 1864 and embarked in the cigar and tobacco business, which he subse- quently abandoned and conducted a loan office for about 14 years, when he established the cigar business as above noted. J. K. SHARPE, Jr., Tanner and Dealer in Leather, Findings, etc., 49 S. Delaware St. This business was founded by the father of the present proprietor in 1845 on Washington St., between Meridian and Illinois Sts. He subsequently removed to another location on the same thoroughfare between Delaware and Pennsylvania Sts., and afterwards to the corner of Washington and Delaware Sts., where the business was conducted for eighteen years. This corner was for many years one q{ the familiar landmarks of Indianapolis and was known for fifty miles around as "Sharpe's Corner." About i860 Mr. Sharpe, Sr., built a fine two story brick block on the corner of Delaware and Washington St,=. 65x140 feet in dimensions, which upon its completion in 1861 was taken possession of by the Government for military purposes, and during the war Vas occupied as headquarters of the Surgeon Gen- eral of this department. At the termination of the war his business quarters were removed to the block at No. 49 South Delaware St., corner of Maryland, where the first and sec- ond floors and basement, each 22x140 feet in dimensions, are now occupied for business purposes. The front portion of the first floor is used for general salesroom, and the rear portion and the entire seeond floor for finish- ing leather. The tannery is located at Mon- roe Mills, Monroe County, where all kinds of oak leather, with the exception of sole leather, are manufactured by a competent force of first class workmen. In May, 1882, Mr. Sharpe, Sr., retired and was succeeded by his son, the present proprietor, who carries a large, full and complete stock of every description of leather, boot and shoe uppers, shoemaker's kit findings, oils, etc., transacting an annual busi- ness of more than $60,000, with a trade extend- ing through Indiana and Central Illinois. The Sharpe family traces its geneology in direct succession from 1635, when Mr. Robert Sharpe came from London, England, and settled in Massachusetts. His descendents for many generations resided in Massachusetts and Con- necticut. Mr. J. K. Sharpe, Sr., was born at Pomfret, Conn., in 1819. He came West in 1840, first locating at Griggsville, 111., where he taught school and was engaged in agricul- tural pursuits. He subsequently removed to Dayton, O., and from thence to this city in 1844, to take charge of a general store. Mr. J. K. Sharpe, Jr., the present proprietor, was. born in Indianapolis in 1853, and was engaged with his father as assistant in this business- for nine years prior to assuming the manage- ment and control of the present business. J. JACQUEMIN, Grain, Flour and Feed, No. 146 Vir- ginia Ave. This business was originally established here over ten years ago by Messrs. Peake Brothers. After some changes in the partnership it came into the possession of Mr. R. M. Crosby, who conducted the business for about thirteen months, when he was succeeded in June, 1882, by Mr. J. Jacquemin. The premises occupied by him have a frontage of twenty five feet on Virginia Ave., extending back twenty feet, forming connection with a room 30x40 feet in dimensions fronting on New Jersey St., thu& affording ample space and facilities for hand- ling his stock, consisting of the choicest brands of family flour, meal, mill feed, baled hay and straw, grain, and other articles pertaining to this line. The trade of the house is derived from both city and country and will compare favorably with that of any contemporaneous establishment in the city. Mr. Jacquemin is a native of New York State and was born at Buffalo in 1853. He came to this city origin- ally in 1871, but remained only a few months. Since that time he has traveled extensively in all sections of the West and South, visiting different portions of Kentucky, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Dakota Territory, California, Ore- gon, Idaho and Washington Territory. He returned to Indianapolis in May, 1882, and shortly after purchased the stand, stock and good will of the last proprietor of this house, where he has secured the established custom of former patrons. CHARLES THOMAS, Groceries and Provisions, 258 East McCarty St., Cor. New Jersey St. This establishment was founded at the pres- ent location in 1877 by Mr. Schrader, who was succeeded by Mr. George Millhoff; and he in October, 1881, by Mr. M. E. Meyers, who conducted the business up to November 4th, 1882, at which time it passed into the hands of the present owner. The premises occu- pied comprise a fine salesroom with a frontage on McCarty St. of 20 feet and a depth of 56 feet on New Jersey St., where is carried a desirable stock of staple and fancy groceries and provisions, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, foreign and domestic fruits and nuts, confectioneries, wood and willow ware, tobac- co, cigars, notions, etc. The stock is kept fresh by new supplies and the annual business will compare favorably with similar establish- ments in this section of the city. Mr. Thomas is a native of Darmstadt, Germany, where he was born in 1844. He came to this country CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 583 ■with his parents when but two years of age, landing at New York, thence corning direct to this city, where he has resided since that time. He first entered business life as a clerk in the grocery store of Horn il Anderson, with whom he remained for a period of five years, and about 1S65 he engaged in business for himself on East Ohio St. with his brothers under the firm name of Charles Thomas & Bros. After about ten years they sold out and about one year Jater he again opened busi- ness, at 752 Easf Washington St., and after one or two changes and sales of business he eventually sold his store at 705 East Washing- ton to Mr. Dwight, in May, 1882, and after re- maining out of business for a few months he purchased the stock and business at his pres- ent location. J. M. SOWDERS, Oysters, Flsh and Game, No. 40 Vir- ginia Ave. This popular house was established in 1880 at the present location. No. 40 Virginia Ave., where he enjoys the finest opportunities for procuring the best varieties of articles pertain- ing to this line, his facilities lor fiu-nisliing the same not being surpassed by any contempor- aneous establishment. He is enabled to sup- ply in any des-ired quantity, either at wholesale or retail, in shell, can or bulk, the finest varie- ties of oysters, and in their appropriate season fish and game from the rivers, lakes and for- ests of the great West. Mr. Sowders employs a horse and wagon for delivering merchandise to his patrons in any section of the city, and orders by mail or telegraph from any section of this or adjoining states will receive prompt attention. Mr. Sowders is a native of Ken- tucky and was born at Shippingport in 1850, and caiTie to this city in 1868. Although he has been variously employed since boyhood, he has for many years been prominently asso- ciated with the fish trade and is thoroughly conversant with all the peculiarities and re- quirements of the business. C. H. SCHWIER, Groceries, Provisions, etc., 516 to 520 East Washington St. This gentleman is a native of Pruiss Min- den, Germany, where he was born in 1831 and came to America in 1854, landing at New York City, from whence he came direct to Indianapolis. He first secured employment on a railroad and was subsequently engaged at draying and at various other associations for about eight years, when he opened a grocery store at No. 524 East Washington St., nearly 20 years ago, and on a comparatively small scale. Good management ensured for him a steadily increasing trade and in 1881 he erected the fine brick business block from 516 to 520 on the same thoroughfare, to which he removed his growing business, and remodeled the house at No. 524 for residence. The premises here occupied for sales purposes are 41x75 feet in dimensions, No. 520 being occu- pied as general store and stocked with a com- plete line of staple and fancy groceries, provisions, dry goods, notions, queensware, glassware, cigars, tobacco, etc., while No. 516 is occupied by the flour and feed department. He is assisted in the management of his exten- sive business, which is derived from both city and country, by liis two sons, and employs a horse and wagon for delivery purposes. Mr. Schwier is one of our best known and public spirited citizens and is an active and influen- tial member of the German Lutheran Church and has held for many years the responsible position of Treasurer of that body, having been successfully re-elected at epch bi-ennial elec- tion for the past four terms. SCHRADER BROTHERS, Groceries, Flour and Feed, Nos. 453 TO 457 Virginia Ave. This house has been in existence more than a quarter of a century, having been estab- lished by the father of the present proprietors in a one story building 16x60 feet in size, and was then the first and only grocery store in this section of the city. In 1873 the present two story building was erected by Mr. Chris- tian F. Schrader, which is 40x56 feet in size. The present proprietors became successors to their father in 1879, and now carry complete stocks of staple and fancy family groceries and provisions, with flour and feed "department in connection, transacting an annual business of from $25,000 to $35,000. Two horses and wagons are used for the prompt delivery of goods to patrons in any section of the city. Each of the members of the firm are natives of this city, and have been educated to the business and are industrious and enterprising business men. STEINHAUER & DORTZ, Dealers in Coal and Coke, 131 Vir- ginia Ave. and 201 Bates St. The main otfice of this firm is located at No. 131 Virginia Ave., with branch office and yards at No. 201 Bates St., where a ground space of 110x340 feet is occupied, with switch connecting with all lines of railroad leading into this city, giving unsurpassed advantages in procuring supplies of anthracite, Pittsburg, Brazil block, nut and highland coal and Pitts- burgh gas and crushed coke. The offices are connected by telephone with all parts of the city. This firm commenced business in this line in August, i88i, on Virginia Ave., since which time considerable improvements have been made. Seven teams are employed in the delivery of coal and coke to various por- tions of the city, and over 30,000 orders were filled from their yards from August 14 to De- cember I, 1882. Mr. M. Steinhauer is a native of Zanesville, O., where he was born in 1846. He learned the trade of file manufacturer, and in 1864 came to this city, where he carried on the business for several years, disposing of the 584 STATE OF INDIANA. business as recently as July, 1882. In 1876 he was selected to represent the 7th Ward in the City Council, and in 1878 he represented the asd'Ward in the same body, which positions he creditably filled. ' Mr. Emil Dortz is a native of France, where he was born in 1831. He came to the United States in 1854, landing at New Orleans and coming to this city the same year. He has since that time been identified with the business interests of the city ; for a period of thii-teen years he was associated with his present partner in the file manufac- tory, and previous to engaging in the present enterprise carried on a grocery and provision store at No. 155 Prospect St. • FRED. STRANGMEIER, Groceries, etc., 175 Shelby St. This business was established in this loca- tion in July, 1878. The premises, which are 20x60 feet in dimensions, are occupied by the general salesroom and a finely stocked sample room in the rear. Mr. Strangmeier carries a general line of staple and fancy family gro- ceries, tabic and culinary supplies, china, glass and queensware, choice brands of imported and domestic wines, liquors, ales, beer, cigars, tobacco, etc., and employs one wagon for gen- eral business purposes.' Mr. Strangmeier is a native of Prussia and was born in 182S. He came to the United States in 1S48, landing at Baltimore and proceeding direct to Cincinnati, where he was employed at a wholesale house on Walnut St., and also with Messrs. Carney, Swift & Co. on Pearl St. He subsequently opened a store at North Vienna, and in 1861 enlisted in Company I, 32d Indiana Volun- teers, Colonel Willich, participating in the battles of Green River, Pittsburg Landing and numerous minor engagements. At Pittsburg Landing he was wounded and received a fur- lough. After recovering he rejoined his regi- ment in the field at Stephenson, Ala. After numerous brisk skirmishes but no general en- gagement he was honorably discharged about Christmas, 1872, and returned to this city, where he was employed in the establishments ot Murphy, Johnson & Co., Landers, Conduit & Co , and Hlbbon, Patterson & Co., with which latter firm he remained for twelve years. SCHWEIKLE & PRANGE, Carriage and Wagon Manufacturers, Nos. 424 AND 426 East Washington St. This firm makes a specialty of manufictur- ing platform wagons, carriages, buggies and delivery wagons under Hutchinson's patents. They also have ample facilities for turning out every desired style or description of wheeled vehicles and for the prompt execution of re- pairing and fine carriage and wagon painting, trimming, etc. They also make a specialty of horseshoeing upon scientific principles and general jobbing. This business dates its in- ception from 1868, and was taken possession ot by Mr. Schweikle in 1873, and Mr. Prange qecame a member in 1875, when he purchased the interest of Mr. Faist. The building now occupied covers a ground space of 41x100 feet, fronting on East Washington St., and from ten to twelve experienced workmen are employed in the different departments, the business hav- ing increased nearly 100 per cent. Mr. Jacob F. Schweikle is a native of Wurtemberg, Ger- many, and was born in 1S37. He came to the United States in 1857, landing at New York and first locating at "Connersville, Ind., where he learned the trade of carriage wood worker in the establishment of Mr. J. B. McFarlan, with whom he remained lor fourteen years. He came to Indianapolis in 1S70 and was em- ployed at Messrs. Shaw & Lippincott for three years prior to embarking in his present enterprise, in which he has general control and superintendence of the wood working de- partment. Mr. Fred. W. Prange, a native of Prussia, Germany, was born in 1853 and came to this country with his parents when but one year of age. His early life was spent in In- dianapolis, where he learned the blacksmith's trade, at which he was employed with several parties prior to becoming a member. of the present firm. Upon him devolves the man- agement of the blacksmithing department. G. C. KRUG, Groceries and Provisions, 296 East Georgia St. Mr. Krug commenced the erection of his present place of business more than twenty- tive years ago, at which time there was not a wholesale grocery house in the city. He ex- cavated the cellar with his own hands and assisted in (he erection of the buildings which he occupied for about seven years for business purposes and for a residence, subsequently re- moving his family to No. 67 South Noble St., where he resides in a two story building. The business building is a substantial one and a half story brick structure with a frontage of seventy, feet on Georgia St., and a depth of forty feet, and that portion occupied for his present business embraces two rooms with an aggregate floor space of 35x40 feet, where is carried the choicest varieties of staple and fancy family groceries and table and culinary supplies, provisions, produce, poultry, butter, esigs, etc. In 1868 the firm became Krug & Buddenbaum by the admission of John Bud- denbaum, but in 1873 Mr. Krug again assumed the entire control of the business, the annual transactions of which range from $10,000 to $12,000. Mr. Krug is a native of Prussia, Germany, and was born in 1827. He served his time in the Prussian Army, and in the capacity of bugler participated in the Franco- Prussian War. He came to the United States in 1854 ^""^ engaged in a variety of pursuits. He was also a member of an organized city band, with which he was associated until a few years since. He commenced business for himself with very small capital, but has by industry and enterprise established a flourish- ing and prosperous trade and amassed a hand- I some property. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 585 SCHRADER BROTHERS, Staple and Fancy Groceries, 70 to 74 Massachusetts Ave. and 453 and 457 Virginia Ave. One of the leading retail grocery establish- ments of this city is that of Messrs. Schrader Bros., whose main house is located at 70 to 74 Massachusetts Ave., with branch store at Nos. 453 to 457 Virginia Ave., noticed elsewhere in this work. The main house occupies three fine rooms at the above location on Massachu- setts Ave., embracing a frontage of fifty feet ■with a depth of forty feet. They carry a thor- ough assortment of groceries and provision.s, and do both a wholesale and retail business, giving employment to three assistants. De- livery wagons are employed and telephonic communication with all parts of the city and between this and the branch store. This house was founded by J. R. Ryan, and suc- ceeded bj' the present firm in 1881, since which both a jobbing and retail business has been transacted aggregating fully $48,000 per an- num. The members of the firm are C. A., H. F. and C. H. Schrader, all of whom are na- tives of this city. Mr. C. A. Schrader was born in 1S54. After leaving his father's store on Virginia Ave. he was employed as salesman with Richard Thornbury, Cincinnati, 0.,when he returned, to this city and took an interest with his brother on Virginia Ave. in 1S79. Mr. H.F. Schrader was born in 1859. He was employed as shipping tlerk in the house of Charles Mayer & Co. of this city, for five years, subsequently serving in the same ca- pacity with Kipp Brothers, and afterwards salesman with A. Moll, St. Louis, Mo., up to his association "with the present firm. Mr. C. H. Schrader was born in 1858, and ever since leaving Sichool has been associated with this branch of trade. M. H. TRUSLOW, Dry Goods, Notions, etc., No. 186 Virginia Ave. A finely arranged and completely stocked salesroom 18x30 feet in dimensions is occupied for the display of a large assortment of for- eign and American dry goods, domestics, trimmings, embroideries, hosiery, gloves, cor- sets, etc., selected with an express view to the requirements of city trade. The average val- uation of stock carried is about $3,000, and the annual transactions range from $10,000 to $12,000. This business was originally estab- lished at its present location by Mr. Truslow in June, 18S0, and has met with a gradual in- crease. Mr. Truslow is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana and was born in Henry County in 1846. His early life was spent in Fulton County, and he was subsequently em- ployed in the dry goods house of Ernsperger & Jackson at Rochester, in this state. He was then employed as commercial traveler for the house of Byram, Cornelius & Co., with whom he was associated until embarking in his present enterprise as above noticed. R. P. THIECKE, Harness, Saddles, etc.. No. 109 East Washington St. These premises have been continuously oc- cupied as a harness manufactory for more than a quarter of a century, having been orig- inally established by Mr. John C. Hereth, whose successors up to the present day have been, Reyer & Thoms, Frauer, Bieler & Co., Frauer & Bieler and Frauer & Co., which lat- ter jfirm was succeeded in October, 1881, by Mr. R. P. Thiecke. This house is, and has been for many years the leading establishment of its class in Indianapolis, employing more than double the number of workmen of any similar house and turning out a class of goods not surpassed by any manufactory in the Union. The entire building at this location, three gtories in height and 19x90 feet in dimen- sions, is occupied for manufacturing and sales purposes, the stock carried embracing a large assortment of the best grades of light and heavy single and double harness, saddles, col- lars, bridles, hames, blankets, whips, combs, brushes, robes and horse clothing and equip- ments generally, manufactured by them ^or selected expressly to meet the requirements of the better class of trade in this section. Mr. Thiecke, the present proprietor, is a native of Pennsylvania and was born m Berks County in 1852. He came to this city with his parents in 1856, and learned the trade in this city six- teen years ago. He accepted a situation in this house fourteen years ago, and had been constantly in the employ of the different pro- prietors until October, 1S81, when he assumed the entire control and management of the business. MILLER & COOK, Flour, Feeip, Hay, etc., 565 Virginia Ave. Two rooms with an aggregate floor space of 40x50 feet are occupied by this firm for the storage of the choicest brands of famih' flour, Graham, oat and corn meal, hay, straw, oats, corn and mill feed generally. The present firm was established in March, 18S0, although the premises occupied by them had previously been used for similar purposes. The average valuation of stock carried in the different de- partments is about $2,000, and the trade is derived from both city and country. This firm procures their supplies direct from man- ufacturers and producers and are enabled to name prices as low as can be afforded by any contemporaneous establishment. Mr. Christ. Miller, who is a native of Germany, was born in 1843, and came to the United States in i868. He has since that time resided in Indianapolis, and prior to the formation of the present part- nership was employed at railroading. His partner, Mr. Anthony Cook, was born in Ger- many in 1844. He has resided in Indianapolis since 1865 and had been engaged in a variety of occupations up to the time of embarking in his present enterprise. 5S6 STATE OF INDIANA. WM. MUECKE, House and Sign Painter, 24 Virginia Ave. This gentleman has executed some of the finest work in this line to be seen in Indiana- polls. He commenced business on his own account at No. 14 Virginia Ave. in 1870, re- moving to his present location, No. 24 on the same thoroughfare, in 1876, where he has every facility for transacting all descriptions of work in its various branches in a prompt and expeditious manner. Mr. Muecke is a native of Russia and was born in 1844. He carne to this country when quite young with his parents, who located in Louisville, Ky., where he learned his trade. In 1861 he en- listed in Company A, 32d Regiment Indiana Volunteers, which was assigned to active serv- ice in the Army of the Cumberland. Among the prominent engagements in which he took part were the battles of Rowland Station in Kentucky, Shiloh and Stone River. After the battle of Shiloh, on the march to Corinth, he received a sunstroke which disabled him for two or three weeks, and from the effects of which he has not, and probably will never recover. At the battle ot Stone River he was captured by the enemy and taken to Rich- mond as a prisoner of war. He was shortly after paroled and sent to Camp Chase, and after being exchanged rejoined his regiment in the field near Nashville. He was engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, where he was wounded and sent to the hospital at Louis- ville, where he remained three or four months. After recovering he again rejoined his regi- ment near Chattanooga, and was with General Sherman until his army reached Atlanta, when he was honorably discharged. He came to Indianapolis after his return to civil life, and worked for other parties until 1866, when he formed a partnership with Mr. John Egger, under the style of Egger & Meucke, which continued until 1870, at which time he com- menced business for laimself. PIONEER GROCERY, Wm'. Meyer, Proprietor; 870 South Meridian St. This grocery was originally established at its present location by Mr. Peter Weis in No- vember, 1879, and was conducted by him up to October 3, 1882, at which time he sold out to the present proprietor. The premises occu- pied embrace a two story brick building 22x78 feet in dimensions, where is carried at all times a full and desirable line of choice fam- ily groceries and provisions, teas, coffees,' spices, sugars, syrups, canned goods, salt and smoked meats and notions. At the rear of the grocery store he has a finely equipped bar with the choicest wines, liquors, beer, ale, etc., and in a room still in the rear of this a flour and feed department. Mr. William Meyer is a native of the Kingdom of Hanover, Ger- many, where he was born in 1830. He came to this country, landing at New Orleans, on the first day of January, 1848, and finally came to this city in 18.S4. Here he was variously employed up to 1861, when he followed dray- ing for about seven years, after which he be- came a partner in the grocery business with Kemker and August Sogermeyer. Five years later he sold out and was employed by the month for some time, when he purchased the interest of Mr. Sogermeyer and was in part- nership with Mr. H. Ortman for about seven years, at which time he purchased the interest of Mr. Ortman and formed a partnership with Ernest Bearnhardt. This partnership lasted for over seven years, when Mr. Meyer sold out in March, 1S82, and was out of business up to the lime he purchased the present busi- ness, where he is building up a reliable and. steadily increasing trade. D. MATZKE & SON, Meat Market, 130 Pro.spect St. This meat market was established in 1875 by the senior member of the present firm, his som being admitted to an interest in the business in 1880. The premises, which are 18x40 feet in dimensions, contain all the requisite ap- pliances, including a fine safe for preserving meats during the warm season, and a gradually- growing business is transacted. The choicest varieties of fresh, salt and smoked meats are carried and sausages and bolognas in their appropriate season. Mr. D. Matzke is a native- of Prussia, Germany, and was born in 1824. He learned the trade of butcher in the "Fath- erland" and came to America in 1872, landing: at New York and coming direct to this city, where he was employed by other parties pre- vious to embarking in business on his own account. His son, Mr. Adolph Matzke, was also born in Germany and came to this coun- try with his parents, and previous to becoming a member of the firm in 1880 assisted his father in the business. CHARLES H. MUELLER, Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, Cor.- Washington and Alabama Sts. This model establishment occupies a hand- somely arranged room 18x30 feet in dimen- sions, where is constantly carried a choice assortment of the best varieties of foreign and American watches, clocks, jewelry, silverware, spectacles, eye glasses, etc. Mr. Mueller de- votes his personal attention to the repairing department and makes a prominent specialty of railroaders' work, in which a greater degree of nicety is required than in any other class of customers. He also attends to general watch and jewelry repairing in all its branches and guarantees first class and reliable work in all cases. Mr. Mueller is a native of Wurtem- berg, Germany, and was born in 1847. He learned the trade of watchmaker in the old country and was recognized as an expert work- man before coming to this country in 1865. He landed at New York and after visiting Philadelphia came direct to this city. He foF- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 58T tnerly had charge of the repairing department for Mr. J. H. Colclazier, then located at No. 12 East Washington St., and was subsequently employed in the Bates House Jewelry Store until commencing business on his own ac- count in 1878. There is probably no one in the city who has enjoyed the benefit of a larger experience than has this gentleman. C. J. TRUMPER, Decorator and Manufacturer of Tents, Awnings, Shades, Fixtures, Curtains, etc.. Office and Factory, 1 'y 143 Virginia Ave. 'J' « The present business had its origin about five years ago, at which time Mr. Trumper was employed in the house of Mr. A. Gall, of this city. He began while here taking cpn- tracts for decorative work, and one year later opened a store at No. 161 East Washington St., and in iSSo removed to his present quar- ters. Here he occupies a business room 18x70 feet, forming a semi-circle and extending from Virginia Ave. through to Louisiana St. He also uses the basement for the blacksmithing department. When he first started he did all his own work, while now he gives employ- ment to from six to eight hands and transacts a business which extends to all sections of the country. The business now embraces the manufacture of awnings and tents, flags and banners, but also all descriptions of decorating and the manufacture of lambrequins, valances, curtains, shades, drapery and bed decorating. He has supplied complete outfits for some of the large camp meetings of the past season. and for his promptness and efficiency has re" ceived the highest commendation. He gives- special attention to the construction of Trum- per's Patent Ventilating Awnings for the win- dows, doors and porches, these awnings being constructed upon an improved process of his own invention. He has also received patent, dated Washington City, September 12th, 1S82, for an entirely new device in curtain fixtures, also a pulley bearing same date of patent, which is simple of construction, easily adjust- ing the curtains of any size or weight to any position and which is not likely to get out of order. The ingenuity of this device is de- stined to secure universal public favor, and arrangements are being perfected to push them to the front in practical use. The spe- cial features of these patents and other information may be obtained by addressing him or by a personal call at his place of busi- ness. Over 10,000 of his patent ventilating awning fixtures have been ordered during the- past year in various sections of the Union. Mr. Trumper was born in Luther, German^',, in 1853. Helearned the trade of upholsterer and decorator in Geothing, and both at Hamburg and Berlin superintended the decorating of King's Palaces arid the residences of the Princes of the country, coming to this country in 1873. He landed at New York, coming to this city, where he entered the employ of Mr,, Gall, and from which time dates the origin of the business which has assumed such success- ful and promising proportions. MILWAUKEE BOTTLING CO., Henry J. Miller, .Manager; Whole- sale Dealers in Ph. Best Brewing Co.'s Milwaukee Lager Beer, Cor. Pennsylvania and Georgia Sts. No brewery in the world enjoys a higher reputation for the purity and excellence of their products than the Phillip Best Brewing Company of Milwaukee, whose annual ca- pacity is 500,000 barrels. This company is represented in Indianapolis by Henry J. Mil- ler, transacting business under the style of the Milwaukee Bottling Company, at the above location, where a two story building 80x125 feet in dimensions, with office at No. 96 South Pennsylvania St. and shipping de- partment on Georgia St., is occupied for stor- age, sales and bottling purposes. This busi- ness was organized in June, 1881, and this- house is general agent for the sale of this celebrated beer in the state of Indiana, suc- ceeding the firm of Roter & Co. in November, 1882, and under its judicious management the sales are rapidly increasing. The bottling department is equipped with the most ap- proved devices for bottling and has a capacity of 100,000 cases per annum. Mr. Miller is a native of Indiana, and previous to the inception of the present enterprise was for several years prominently identified with the manufacture of vinegar in this city and has for many years been identified with its business operations. 588 STATE OF INDIANA. F. W. MUCHO, Cigars and Tobacco, No. 209 East Washington St. At this establishment the sales and manu- facturing departments occupy one entire floor 25x75 feet in dimensions. The front portion iS' stocked with a fine line of Havana and American leaf cigars of his own manufacture, the most popular varieties and standard brands of plug, fine cut, granulated and long thread smoking and chewing tobaccos, cigarettes, pipes and smokers articles generally. In the manufacturing department a force of skilled <;igar makers are employed in the production of the various special brands., among which may be mentioned "Mucho's Best," "Trade Assembly," "Little Opera," "Mozart," "La Portuna," "Sir Walter Raleigh," "Industry," "Union No. 33," and other popular brands. The annual production of this factory is about 300,000 cigars, which meet with a ready sale throughout the city and state. Mr. Mucho, who is a native of Prussia, German v, was born in 1S42, and came to the United" States when he was but ten years of age. His pa- rents first located at Dayton, O , and from thence removed to F'ort Wayne, and to this ■city in 1859. Mr. Mucho learned the trade of ■cigar maker at Defiance, and has followed this business since as journeyman and as proprie- tor. During the war he enlisted in Company E, nth Regiment Indiana Volunteers in the three month service, and at the expiration of his term returned to Indianapolis, where he was employed for other parties until embark- ing in his present enterprise in April, 1879, commencing with only such capital as he had saved from his earnings. MANSFIELD & JENKINS, Shoeing Shop, 180 East Market St. No firm in the city stand higher in the esti- mation of turfmen, owners of draft or carriage horses, and veterinarians than do these gen- tlemen. Both members of the firm are prac- tical workmen of many years experience, and they employ only skilled assistants, being, thus enabled to guarantee all work. Tliis partner- ship was formed June 9, 1873, at which time they commenced business on South New Jer- sey St., removing to their present quarters in 1877, where they occupy a conveniently ar- ranged shop 24x60 feet in dimensions, with three fires, and enjoy a fair share of patronage' from both city and country. Mr. Thomas Mansfield is a native of Erie County, N. Y., and was born in 1835. He came to this citv in 1849 and learned "his trade here in 1853, since which time he worked for other parties prior to the formation of the present partner- ship in 1877. Mr. James Jenkins was born in Scotland in 1851 and came to the United States in 1870, landing at New York and coming direct to this city. He learned the trade of blacksmith in the old country and was em- ployed at different shops until embarking in his present enterprise. S. L. MARROW & CO., Subscription Book Publisher, No. 13 Vance Block, Virginia Ave. As a prominent representative publisher of popular subscription books, none stand higher than the above well known house. This en- terprise was inaugurated in this city in 1876 and the firm employs a large nuiriber of agents in all sections of -the United States, handling only their own publications, promi- nent among which may be mentioned enter- taining works on "Indiana History," "The Voter's Text Book," "The Old and New Com- pared" (comments on the revision of the Bible), "The Presidents and Their Adminis- trations," "A Handbook of Parties," "The Century of Independence," "A Political His- tory of the United States," "Manitou, a Legendary Romance of Lake Manitou," •'Life of Governor Oliver P. Morton," etc., the plates and copyrights for all of which are owned by the firm. Mr. Marrow, the enter- prising projector of this flourishing business, is a native of Ohio and was born in 1844. He came to this state when quite young and after completing his literary education was engaged as a teacher for about ten years in different portions of the state. He was at one time edi- tor and publisher of the Western Indefendent and subsequently of the National Temperance Alliance. He then devoted about four years to traveling in the interests of a book publishing house prior to the inauguration of this enter- prise. J. A. MILES, Dining Rooms, hi East Washing- ton St. This enterprise, which has grown so steadily in public favor, was first inaugurated upon a comparatively small scale in 1871 at No. 143 West Washington St., then removed to No. 188, and was subsequently transferred to No. 192 West Washington St. and to its present location in 1S80, where the dining apartment is 18x100 feet in dimensions and the culinary department occupies a room in the rear 20x40 feet in size. As a caterer, Mr. Miles has no superior, and provides for his tables every variety of substantials and delicacies which the market affords, employing the most com- petent and experienced cooks and attentive and polite waiters. Every attention is paid to the wants of his guests and the dishes are all served in the most neat and attractive form. Hundreds of persons daily avail themselves of his generous hospitalities, embracing many of our prominent merchants, farmers, professional men, clerks and transient customers. Mr. Miles is a native of Ohio and was born in Preble County in 1828. He learned the trade of cabinet maker and remained in that county until 1852, when he removed to Wabash County and carried on the business there for two and one half years. He then located at Minneapolis, Minn., where he remained for four years. He then resided in Jacksonville, CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 589 111., for one year and then returned to Wabash, in this state, where he was for eight years en- gaged in business. His next move was to Marion, Grant County, where he resided for nine months and then to Omaha, Neb., then to Franklin, Johnson County, Ind., and finally to this city in 1871, where he has since resided. JOSEPH MORRIS, Groceries and Provisions, Corner Noble and Pjne Sts. This house was established by its present proprietor in 1S77. The premises occupied are 15x25 feet in dimensions and the stock carried embraces a general line of staple and fancy family groceries, produce and provisions, which are delivered to patrons in any section of the city. Mr. Morris is a native of Monroe County, O., and was born in 1837. His early life was spent in Pennsylvania until 1859, when he came to this citj'. During the war he enlisted in Company E, 82d Indiana Vol- unteers, Morton C. Hunter, Colonel, and was subsequently promoted to a jiosition on the non-commissioned staff as Sergeant-Major of the regiment, which was assigned to duty in the Army of the Cumberland, and served in that department under Generals Thomas, Slo- cum, Jeff. C. Davis, Sherman and others. Mr. Morris participated in the battles of Chancel- lorsville, Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Resacca, Hooker's Gap, Rockyface Ridge, etc., terminating his military career in December, 1865, after the memorable march from Atlanta to the sea, in which he participated, and at Savannah, Ga., received his commission of First Lieutenant with command of the company. After his return to civil life he was employed on the O. & M. R. R., and located in this city in 1870, where he was engaged in the carpentering business until embarking in his present enter- prise as above noted. H. W. LAUT, Groceries and Provisions, Corner South and Noble Sts. One of the best assortments of groceries and provisions, fine China garden grown teas, pure coffees, spices, sugars, vegetables, fruits, nuts, canned goods, glass and queensware, cigars, tobacco, notions, grocers' sundries and household supplies is to be found at tliis estab- lishment, where a salesroom 18x70 feet in dimensions is stocked with goods in this line. Mr. Laut commenced business in this vicinity on the diagonal corner in 1871, removing to his present eligible location in 1875, where his trade has considerably increased. He employs one horse and wagon for delivery purposes, and his annual transactions will closely ap- proximate $15,000. Mr. Laut is a native and lifelong resident of this city and was born in 1850. His early life was spent upon a farm, after leaving which he learned the trade of cabinet maker, which he followed for four years prior to embarking in the grocery trade in 1871. TIM. MONAGHAN, Boots and Shoes, 163 East Washing- ton St. Mr. Monaghan commenced business on the same square on which his present salesroom is located in 1877 and has since that time by a uniform system of fair and honorable dealing established a trade that will compare favorably with that of any contemporaneous house in the Capital City. His salesroom, which is 20x80 feet in dimensions, is stocked with a complete and desirable line of the finer as well as common grades of ladies', gentlemen's, misses' and children's boots and shoes from the leading manufactories of the Union. Mr. Monaghan, who is a native of Ireland, was born in County Galway in 1832 and came to the United States in 1850. He landed at New Orleans and first located near Bloomington, Ind., where he learned the trade of boot and shoe maker and remained tor about five years. He then removed to Greencastle, and to this city in 1864, where he was employed by other parties until establishing his present successful business. He worked at the bench with Mr. L. Siersdorfer for about two years and subse- quently for him 14 years. He has had a prac- tical experience as manufacturer of more than a quarter of a century., MRS. L. C. MEAD, Restaurant and Oyster Bay, No. 301 East Washington St. At this establishment oysters are served in any style and hot and cold lunches and re- freshments at the most reasonable rates. This conveniently located restaurant was estab- lished about thirteen years ago, and has ever since enjoyed a liberal share of public patron- age. The premises occupied embrace the en- tire three floors, each 20x50 feet in dimensions. The choicest brands of imported and domestic cigars are also kept on hand and the most popular varieties of manufactured tobacco. Day boarders are accommodated with first class meals at reasonable rates, and every attention is paid to the requirements of guests. Mrs. Mead is a native of this state and has resided, in Indianapolis for the past sixteen years. The restaurant and boarding house conducted by her is noted as one of the best in the city and is liberally patronized. JULIUS MATZKE, Daily Meat Market, 650 Virginia Ave. At the above location in a conveniently ar- ranged salesroom 20x30 feet in dimensions may be constantly found all kinds of fresh, salt and smoked meats, sausages, bologna, etc., of the best quality at reasonable rates and de- livered in any part of the city. Mr. Matzke commenced business in this line on East Washington St. in 1873 and removed to his present location in 1876, where he has estab- lished a trade which compares favorably with 590 STATE OF INDIANA. ■other establishments in the city. Mr. Matzke is a native of Prussia, Germany, and was born in 1S50. He came to the United States in 1869, and landing at New York came direct to this city, where he was employed by other parties previous to commencing business on his own account, as above noted. He is a practical butcher and thoroughly conversant with the business in all its departments. He also occupies stall No. 18, East Market, where choicest cuts of meats are supplied to his patrons from all parts of the city. JOHN A. MEDERT, Cigar Manufacturer, East Washington St. 267 AND 269 This business was established in 1873 on Massachusetts Ave. and subsequently re- moved to No. 451 East Washington St.; from thence to Meek St., and to the present loca- tion in 1878, where he occupies two rooms, each 25x60 feet in dimensions, for manufactur- ing purposes, furnishing employment to about 15 cigar makers and turning out annually more than $650,000 cigars of the various spe- cial brands, which meet with a ready sale. The "Captain" is one of the leading brands and is regarded by connoisseurs as the finest cigar of its class in the market. Mr. Medert is a native of South Germany and was born near the beautiful River Rhine in 1S33. He came to this country in 1848, landing at New York, fiom whence he removed to Lawrence- burg, this state, where he learned the Cigar maker's trade. He then removed to Ripley County, where he remained for 23 years prior to his removal to this city in 1873. The pro- ducts of his representative and extensive man- ufactory are mainly furnished to one .firm in this city, by whom they are distributed to the trade in all sections of the West. G. LIZIUS, Groceries and Provisions, 188 Madi- son Ave., Cor. McCarty St. The stock at this establishment embraces full lines of staple and lancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, country produce, etc., and his salesroom, which is 15x30 feet in dimensions, is a model of neatness and tasteful arrangement. This house was established in 1881 and came into the possession of the pres- ent proprietor in March, 1882, under whose management a noticeable increase in its trade has been effected. Mr. Lizius is a native of Germany and was born in i860. He came to America with his parents in 1871, landing at New York and coming direct to this city. He learned the printers' trade and has been employed at that pursuit in this city and in Chicago. In 1881, in company with his brother-in-law, he embarked in the grocery business on McCarty St., and disposed of his interest in that business at the time of pur- chasing the stock and good will of the house where he is now located. He is a young man of enterprise and ability. CALIFORNIA HOUSE, Chas. V. Dantzer, Proprietor, 184 to 1S8 South Illinois St. Indianapolis had been but five years a city when the California House was first opened, and it has retained the enviable reputation which it acquired under the management of Mr. Adam Kistner, its original proprietor, who conducted the busine.ss until his death, which occurred in 1872. The present popular pro- prietor, Mr. Chas. V. Dantzer, assumed its management in 1875, and married Mrs. Kist- ner, who has been associated with the interests of the house .since its inception. The Califor- nia House, which is eligibly located on South Illinois St., opposite the Union Depot, is a substantial three story brick structure 60x150 feet in dimensions, and contains fifty-two rooms. It is well patronized both by city pat- rons fand the traveling public, and the rates have recently been reduced to the popular prices of $1.50 per day. On the first floor is located the office, gentlemen's waiting room, wash rooms, bar and billiard room and the cul- inary and laundry departments. On the sec- ond floor are the ladies' parlors and reception and bath rooms and guest chambers, while the entire third floor is occupied as sleeping apart- ments. The rooms throughout are pleasant and neatly furnished. The table is at all times supplied with the substantial as well as dain- ties of the season, served in an inviting style, and no pains are spared to render the stay of patrons pleasant and agreeable. The bar and billiard room is one of the finest in the city, the walls being covered with magnificent scenic decorations in the shape of artistically executed views of natural scenery, etc. This elegant and attractive room is lighted by elec- tric lights and presents a beautifijl appearance when illuminated. At the bar the choicest varieiies of foreign and American wines and liquors, ales and beer are dispensed, and the best brands of imported and domestic cigars. Mr. Chas. V. Dantzer is a native of France and was born in 1834. He came to the United States in 1846, and has been for many years engaged in the hotel business. MARTIN MEYER, Groceries and Provisions, 581 Madi- son Ave. This house was established In 1879 by Mr. BelCk, who was succeeded in the autumn of 1881 by Mr. Meyer, who occupies at the loca- tion named a two story brick building 20x40 feet in dimensions, carrying a full and desira- ble line of choice family groceries, teas, cof- fees, spices, sugars, soap, canned goods, fruits, nuts, notions, tobacco, cigars, provisions, flour, feed, baled hay, etc., which he offers always at lowest popular prices. In the rear of the gro- cery department is a finely stocked sample room, where the freshest and choicest brands of pure wine§, liquors, beer, ale, etc., are dis- pensed in any desired quantity for individual, family or medicinal purposes, while a wagon CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 591 ts constantly in use delivering goods to his numerous customers. Mr. Meyer is a native of Madison, Ind., and was born in 1854. He has resided in Indianapolis since 1871 and pre- vious to embarking in his ])resent enterprise had been employed in the capacity of sales- man with several firms in this line of busi- ness, becoming thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the trade. HENRY ROMBERG, Practical Upholsterer, Furniture Repairing, etc., 70 Virginia Ave. This gentleman has an experience of more ithan thirty-seven years as practical uphol- sSterer, commenced in Europe and completed in the Eastern cities. He commenced busi- ness in this city in 1871 at No. 1 17 East Wash- ington St., and when the panic of that time .caused him to lose all he had previously made. He removed to his present quarters in 1876, where he again commenced the business of jrepairing fine upholstered furniture of every style, varnishing, reseating, etc.. and all kinds .of work pertaining to this department of trade, .also making a specialty of renovating feathers. Mr. Romberg is a native of Brunswick, Ger- many, and was born in 1832. He was appren- ticed to the trade of upholsterer in the father 3and, but before completing his trade his father and himself became identified with the revolu- tionary movements of that lime and were compelled to leave the country in 1848. They landed at New York, and about four years afterward he removed to Providence, R. I., where he was employed at this business for .about fourteen years, as foreman of the up- holstery department of the house of Potter, Anthony & Denison. From there he removed ito Pawtucket, R. I., and became a member of rthe firm of Wm. B. Reid & Co., where he re- •jmained until 1871, when he came to this city. jF. J. MEYER, . Groceries, Provisions, Queensware, etc.. Southwest Cor. McCarty and South Ea.st Sts. The first floor and basement of the two story ibrick building at the above location, each 18x60 feet in dimensions, are occupied for the ■storage and display of an admirably selected assortment of choice family groceries, table -and culinary supplies, teas, coffees, sugars, •spices, canned goods, fruits and vegetables, queensware, glassware, smoked meats, flour deed, etc., choice wines, liquor, beer, ale to- bacco and cigars. An additional space is also .occupied for the sale and storage of baled hay, etc. This house was originally established in 1867 by Mr. Peter Weis and has for the past J5 years been regarded as the headquarters in this part of the city for general supplies in the lines above enumerated. Mr. Meyer assumed ■the management and control of the business in 1878 and is now transacting a prosperous and lucrative trade, employing two assistants iin the sales department and a wagon for de- liverv purposes. Mr. Meyer is a native of Germany and was born in Minden in 1847, landed in this country in 1866, came direct to this city and has resided in Indianapolis ibr 16 years, and is thoroughly conversant with all the requirements of the trade in this section. GEORGE B. WHITAKER, Flour and Feed, 663 Virginia Ave. Mr. Whitaker commenced business at his present location in 1879, where he purchased the interest and good will of Mr. C. H. Dick- son. The business as conducted here is sub- divided into three general departments, the general store and salesroom, for the sale and storage of flour and mill feed, tlie hay and straw department, and the baling department. Mr. Whitaker keeps a horse and wagon for delivering merchandise to any part of the city, and transacts an annual business of $7,000. Mr. Whitaker is a native of Ohio and was born in 1847. He enlisted in Company L, 3d U. S. Cavalry in 186S, and saw active service on the frontier, participating in all the march- es, skirmishes and engagements in which his regiment took part. He learned the trade of carpenter and has followed that occupation for several years previous to embarking in his present enterprise. PHIL. H. WOLF, Cigars and Tobacco, 145 Virginia Ave. Mr. Wolf commenced business on his own account at his present location on a compara- tively small scale in 1877. He occupies for sales, manulacturing and storage purposes the first floor and basement of one of the finest and best lighted rooms used for this purpose in the city, 18x30 feet, extending from Vir- ginia Ave. to Louisiana St., carrying in stock a large assortment of the choicest brands of Havana and American leaf cigars of his own manufacture, chewing and smoking tobacco and smokers' articles generally. He uses only the best grades of leaf tobacco in his manufac- turing department and employs five cigar makers, turning out annually more than 200,- 000 cigars, which meet with a ready sale in city and surrounding towns. Among the most popular varieties of five cent cigars man- ufactured are the following: "Electric Light," "Persimmon Knocked" "Red Ribbon," "Phil's Best," "Palace" and "Fairy." The "First Choice" is a fine brand of ten cent cigars and the only cigar of this class manufactured here. Mr. Wolf is a native of this state and was born in Shelby County in 1S49. He came to this city when quite young and learned his trade here, becoming an expert workman and a thorough and competent judge of values in both the raw and manufactured state. He was employed by other parties up to the time of embarking in his present successful busi- ness, and by his enterprise and ability has from a comparatively insignificant beginning established a trade which will now compare favorably with that of any of his contempora- ries in the Capital City. 592 STATE OF INDIANA. S. T. VERITY, Musical Instrument Repairer, No. 62 Virginia Ave. This gentleman is familiar with the con- struction of all descriptions of musical instru- ments and is a practical piano maker. Pianos or organs, no matter to what extent out of order and tune, may be entirely rebuilt and repaired and tuned. Mr. Verity commenced business in this city in 1864, locating first at No. 26 Virginia Ave. and removing to his present location in 1871, where he occupies an apartment 18x40 feet in dimensions. He is a native of New York State and was born in Queens County in 1818. He commenced as an apprentice to the business in New York City in 1835, and after acquiring a thorough knowledge of the profession wa.i employed in that city until 1855, and tor fifteen years was employed by the firm of Muns & Clark. He then removed to Louisville, Ky., where he was engaged in tlie same line until 1864, when he became a resident of Indianapolis and es- tablished his present business. This is the only establishment in the city making an ex- clusive specialty of this branch of industry, and Mr. Verity has secured by his skill and thorough ability the confidence of the musical fraternity not only in the city but throughout this section of the state. All work executed by him is guaranteed in every respect, and he will visit residences in any part of the city or state when requested to do so. CHARLES WONNELL, Practical Hor,se Shoer, 60 East Maryland St. Horse shoeing has been made a study and is conducted as a specialty by Mr. Wonnell, who employs only the most skillful artizans in this department, making a prominent feature of the prevention of interfering, speed cutting and knee banging, by the use of approved scientific methods of shoeing to conform to the peculiarties of the feet. He also transacts a general jobbing business in all branches of blacksmithing, carriage ironing and repairing. Mr. Wonnell originally commenced business on his own account in 1873 at the corner of Prospect and Dillon Sts. He subsequently was engaged as a journeyman for a short period and re-opened in 1875 at No. 380 Vir- ginia Ave., where he remained for 14 months, when he again accepted a position as journey- man until May 19th, 1879, when he opened his present establishment, where he occupies a shop 36x90 feet in dimensions, with two forges, and also conducts a general wood working business in connection with carriage and wagon repairing. Mr. Wonnell is a native of Hamilton County, O., and was born in 1841. He came to this city when but four years of age and learned his trade here. He served for three months in the nth Indiana Volunteers, one of the first regiments to leave the state for the seat of war in 1861, and subsequently re- enlisted in the three years service as a mem- ber of the i6th Indiana Battery, which ren- dered effective service until the close of the war in the Army of the Potomac, receiving an honorable discharge in 1865. NORMAN T PERENE, ^ Groceries and Provisions, No. 827 North Illinois St. This popular grocery and provision house was established in February, 1881, on a com- paratively small scale. The annual business now ranges from $15,000 to $20,000. The building occupied is 20x60 feet, filled to its full capacity with a well selected stock of staple and fancy groceries, fine teas, pure spices, coffees, sugars, syrups, canned goods and gen- eral table and culinary supplies. He also carries at all times the best brands of family flours and feed and a choice line of provisions- and produce, butter, eggs, vegetables, etc., and three assistants are employed and one wagon used for delivering merchandise to patrons in any section of the city; while no inferior goods are allowed a place upon the shelves. Mr. Norman T. Perene is a native of Dear- born County, Ind., and was born March 21, 1857. He has been identified with the grocery business since he was fifteen years of age, and with the exception of one year has been con- tinuously employed by other parties until es- tablishing the present house as above noted, which is his first business venture on his own account. Although yet a young man he has exhibited in its management a degree of enter- prise and ability which entitles the house to a prominent rank. W. A. WREN, Wagon and Plow Works and Horse Shoeing, 65 West South St. At this establishment especial attention is devoted to horse shoeing in the most skillful manner and to the manufacture to order of wagons or carriages and repairing in all its branches. Mr. W^ren commenced business on his own account in July, 1881, at No. 489 South Meridian St., and removed to his pres- ent location. No. 65 West South St., in July, 1882, where with better location and increased facilities he conducts the business upon a more enlarged scale, giving his personal atten- tion to all work entrusted to his care. Mr. Wren is a native of Iowa and was born in 1857. About 14 years ago he came to Indian- apolis and learned his trade in this city and served the greater portion of his term of ap- prenticeship with M. Walle & Bro., being also occasionally employed at other establishments. He is a thoroughly practical horse-shoer and blacksmith. The business as conducted by him embraces both iron and wood working repairs and general blacksmithing in all its- departments and will compare favorably with tiiat of any similar establishment in the city, his present location being more central for increased business in this department of trade- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 593 J. F. HOUSEHOLDER, Groceries and Provisions, No. 13S Prospect St. Among those houses which are deemed worthy of consideration in the present com- mercial and industrial review, we refer to the house conducted by this gentleman, where may be found at all times a fine assortment of family groceries and supplies, teas, coffees, sugars, spices, canned goods, foreign and do- mestic fruits, tobacco, cigars, vegetables, no- tions, etc., selected with an express view to the requirements of the trade in this section and offered invariably at prices as low as sim- ilar articles can be purchased in this city. Mr. Householder is a native of Pennsylvania and was born in 1846. He came to this city in 1872 and served in the capacity of engineer at tlie old piano factory for seven years under several changes of ownership and administra- tion. In 1880 he commenced business in the grocery line on Noble St., as a member of the. firm of Schwomeyer & Householder, which partnership was dissolved during the same year, and he removed to his present location, where he has established a flourishing and prosperous trade. MAAS & KIEMEYER, Cigars and Tobacco, 141 East Wash- ington St. This firm was originally established in 1874 and was then located on New Jersey St., re- moving to their present location one year later. The space then occupied for their sales and manufacturing departments embraced a single room 20x50 feet in dimensions and their an- nual products did not exceed 125,000 cigars. To accommodate their increasing business a building 18x40 feet has been added, devoted exclusively to manufacturing purposes, while the original apartment is occupied as sales- room, where is to be found a complete stock ol imported and domestic cigars, largely of their own production, manufactured tobacco for "both smoking and chewing, pipes, snuff, cigarettes and smokers' articles generally. Eight skilled cigar makers are employed and only the best varieties of Havana and Ameri- can leaf is used, and the annual products now exceed 500,000 cigars of the various standard and fancy brands, prominent among which we may especially mention the "Freedom," "Lit- tle Hero," "Colossal" and "Autumn," making a leader of "Cuba No. i," which are deservedly popular with the trade. Mr. Louis Maas is a native of Minden, Prussia, and was born in 1837. He came to this country in 1850, land- ing at New Orleans and shortly after locating at Louisville, Ky., where he learned the trade of cigar maker and remained for about nine years. After leaving Louisville he remained for one year in Cincinnati and came to this citv in i860. At the outbreak of the rebellion in '1861 he enlisted in the First Indiana Bat- tery, which was assigned to the 13th Army Corps in the Department of the Gulf. He participated in the battles of Pea Ridge, Port Gibson, Champion Hill, Big Black River and in the Vicksburg campaign and many minor engagements. He was wounded at Jackson, Miss., July 12th, 1863, and after remaining in the Army Hospital for about six months was honorably discharged On account of disability, December 12th in the same year. Returning to civil life he located in this city and was em- ployed at his trade by other parties until the formation of the present partnership as above noted. Mr. William Kiemeyer was born at Bremen in 1847 and came to America in 1866, landing at New York. He learned the trade of cigar maker in the "Fatherland" and trav- eled through most of the principal cities of tlie Union, working as a journeyman until 1868, when he located permanently in this city. HERRMANN & RUSCHAUPT, Undertakers, Livery and Boarding Stables, 26 South Delaware St. This undertaking establishment is one of the oldest houses of its class in the Capital City, having been established by Mr. F.J. Herrmann as far back as 1854. It was then located on Market St., and in 1867 removed to its pres- ent location. Mr. F. J. Harrmann, the founder of this house, was a native of Niederlauder- back, Germany, and was born in 1817. He came to the United States in 1835, landing at New York, and after a residence of two years in Buffalo he removed to Cincinnati, O., where he resided for about 18 years, when he re- moved to this city. Here he engaged in the undertaking business, which he successfully can-ied on for over a quarter of a century. In 1872 he admitted his son, Mr. George Herr- mann, to partnership, and the business was then carried on under the firm name of F. J. Hermann & Son up to July 20th, 1882, at which time his father retired and the present partnership was formed. The premises occu- pied embrace a two story brick building 20x50 feet in dimensions for office and storage pur- poses. Here they carry at all times a large variety of coffins, wood and metalic caskets and burial cases to meet the immediate de- mands and can supply any description of these articles, manufactured according to the wishes of friends of deceased, in all cases guarantee- ing both in supplies and services reasonable charges, with telephonic connections with all parts of the city. A full equipment of horses will also be in readiness and the entire charge of bodies and all matters pertaining to the management of funerals will be attended to as desired. To facilitate this department this firm have recently taken the conveniently located and arranged premises located at Nos. 120 and 122 East Pearl St., which they have fully equipped and stocked with horses, hearses, carriages, phaetons, buggies, etc., for the effective carrying on of a first, class livery and boarding stable. . They are now compe- tent to meet the requirements in this line for funerals or pleasure parties, for either single or double rigs, accompanied by competent and 17 594 STATE OF INDIANA. trusty drivers or other requirements in this department. Mr. George Herrmann is a native of Ohio and was born at Cincinnati in 1854, coming to this city with his parents be- fore lie was one year ola. Mr. Gustav Rusch- haupl is a native of this city, where he was born in 1S42, and he has had a large business experience. CHARLES WATSON, Druggist, 519 Virginia Ave. The arrangement ot stock, fixtures, elegant soda fountain, telephone and all modern im- provements unite to give to the interior of this popular establishment an attractive ap- pearance. The present business was estab- lished in October, 1881, though the stand has for the past eigth years been occupied as a drug store. The salesroom is 20x60 feet in dimensions, in the two story brick building, corner Virginia Ave. and Bradshaw Sts., and the stock comprises a general line of pure drugs and chemicals, proprietary medicines, perfumery and toilet articles, paints, oils, vir- nishes, brushes, window glass and painters' supplies, wines and liquors for medicinal pur- poses, tobacco, cigars, notions and druggists' sundries generally. In the rear of the main salesroom is the prescription department and laboratory, where physicians' prescriptions and family recipes ar» accurately compounded from the purest and freshest ingredients, and an annual business is transacted of not less than $7,000. Mr. Watson is a native and life- long resident of Indiana and was born at Brownsburgh in 1858. He has had a practi- cal experience of more than six years as a pharmacist, having prior to engaging in busi- ness (m his own account been associated with Dr. Craighead on East Washington St. ; with Mr. William Powell and Mr. Petyjohn in the capacity of prescription clerk. His thorough experience in this department justly entitles this house to the confidence it enjoys with the medical fraternity and residents in this section of the city. GEORGE SHAW, " Sour Mash Sample Room," 174 East Washington St. This is one of the pleasantest and most at- attractive resorts of the Capital City, and at this elegantly arranged sample room the choicest varieties of imported wines, liquors, ales, beer, cigars, etc., can be had. Mr. Shaw makes a leading specialty of pure old Ken- tucky sour mash whiskies. The room de- voted to sample room and billiard hall is 18x96 feet in dimensions, supplied with two fine pool and one carom table of the most ap- proved make, while all the fixtures, appoint- ments and decorations are first class in every particular. Mr. Shaw is a native of Conners- ville, Fayette County, Ind., and was born in 1845. He resided in that city until 1865, when he came to Indianapolis and was for five years engaged as clerk at the Spencer House. In 1868 he went to Lake Superior, where he remained for one year, and after his return to this city was appointed a member of the police force, in which capacity he remained for five years, resigning to establish his present busi- ness, which was opened to the public in 1877. P. M. ZISMER, Groceries, Dry Goods, etc., No. 103 English Ave. At this establishment can be found a fine stock of foreign and domestic dry goods, trim- mings, notions, smdil ware, hosiery and gloves, toys and fancy goods, choice staple and fancy family groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, provisions, tobacco, cigars, glass and queensware and miscellaneous merchandise in great variety. This house was originally es- tablished by its present proprietor in 1875, and was then located at the corner of First and North West Sts., removing to its present site in 1878, where a salesroom 28x60 feet in size is occupied for business purposes. Mr. Zisraer is a native of Holstein, Germany, and was born in 1833. He was employed in the dry goods business in the fatherland, and came to the United States in i860, landing at New York and first locating at Albion, 111. From thence he went to Louisville, Clay County, 111., and from thence to Michigan City, where he resided for four years. In 1868 he came to Indianapolis and accepted a position in a dry goods store, and subsequently with the well known house of Charles Meyers. He then accepted a position in the New York Store, where he remained for three and a half years, and was also employed for two and a half years in the old Farmers' Store previous to embarking in business on his own account. "LAUER'S NEW PLACE," Charles Lauer, Prop., 39 East Wash- ington St. Mr, Lauer commenced business in this city on his own account in i860 at No. 202 East Washington St., removing to his present commodious quarters in 1877, where lie occu- pies a room 20x164 feet in dimensions, the front portion being occupied by an elegantly equipped bar, from which the choicest brands of imported and American wines, liquors, ales, beer, cigars, etc., are dispensed, while the rear portion of this room is devoted to pool and billiards. Mr. Lauer makes a specialty of dealing in all kinds of pool and billiard ma- terials, which he furnishes to the trade at manufacturers' prices. Mr. Lauer is a native of Bavaria, Germany, and was born in 1837. He came to the United States in 1850 and first located at Dayton, O., where he remained for four years, coming to this city in 1854, where he was employed with Mr. Roderick Beebe until commencing business on his own ac- count. By his genial and courteous treatment of his patrons, his careful and strict attention to their wants, he has made hosts of friends in this city and established a trade among the better class of customers. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 595 JOSEPH BECKER, Confectioner and Restaurant, 20 West Washington St. This is one of the most popular institutions 4.SS AND 457 Alabama St. This enterprise has from a comparatively small beginning become one of the important vitalizing industrial institutions of the Capital City, furnishing remunerative employment to- an average force of about sixty skilled and experienced workmen in the manufacture for the trade exclusively of an improved patent reclining chair, invented by the enterprising proprietor, and twenty-one varieties of bed lounges of improved style and designs, which are sold to dealers in twenty-seven states of the Union, through which eight traveling salesmen are constantly engaged in soliciting orders and introducing their articles, while a three story brick building 50x200 feet in dimensions, extending through from Fort Wayne Ave. to Alabama St., is occupied. Mr. Stechhan commenced business in this city in 1875 with a cash capital of only $1,100, occupying at that time only a portion of the present commodious quarters, 20x50 feet in dimensions. From this moderate inception the trade has steadily increased with each suc- ceeding year, necessitating enlargements and increased facilities, until the annual business now closely approximates $150,000. Mr. Stechhan is a native of Berlin, Prussia, and was born in 1851. He came to this country with his parents in 1854. They first located in Cincinnati, but removed to Indianapolis in 1858. In early life Mr. Stechhan learned the trade of upholsterer with his father, and when but fourteen years of age commanded full pay of an experienced upholsterer. When sixteen years old he entered the employ of Messrs. Spiegel, Thorns & Co of this city, at their factory in Quincy, 111., and remaned with CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 617 •them for several years. In 1871 he went to New Orleans and secured employment at his trade with H. Seabright for one year, when he removed to Louisville, Ky ., where he remained «ix months and then returned to Indianapolis and engaged with Mr. Philip Dohn and where he remained until commencing business on his own account at the present location. RICHARDSON & EVANS, HoosiER State Flouring Mills, West Washington St. Among the most favorably known and de- servedly popular flouring mills in the city are those known as the "Hoosier State Mills," ■conducted by the above gentlemen. Although the present buildings are comparatively new and of modern construction, the business is an ■old established one, having been conducted by Mr. Richardson, the senior member of the present firm, at the same location for about 13 years prior to the formation of the present ■partnership. The original mills, which used the old style of buhrs, were destroyed by fire in 1880, and on January ist, i88i,'the firm of Richardson & Evans was formed and work at •once comrhenced on the present buildings on the same site, the improved roller process be- ing adopted. The present structure is a sub- stantial and conveniently arranged five story ibrick building with basement, and contains 30 sets of the celebrated Stevens rolls and all the latest and most approved machinery for man- ■ufacturing superior grades of choice family flour, operated by one Corliss engine of 200 horse power. Fifteen assistants are employed in the various departments, including one head miller and three assistant millers, and the •capacity of the mills is 350 barrels every 24 hours. This firm manufactures several well known brands of flour, among which is their roller patent "Macbeth" and "Old Gold." These mills rank among the leading mills in Indianapolis and for general thoroughness and •completeness of equipment will compare favorably with any similar works in the West. The average valuation of stock carried on }iand is not less than $40,000 and the trade, which extends to all sections of the United ^States and also includes large shipments to foreign countries, will range from $600,000 to .$700,000 per annum. Messrs. Richardson & Evans have made it an inflexible rule to use •only the best wheat, and with the very best machinery and most perfect process of pro-^ ^luction, the flour manufactured by them is a prime favorite in this and other markets and Tegarded as a standard of value on account of "their uniformity. Mr. D. A. Richardson, the senior member of the firm, is a native of New Hampshire and was born at Lebanon, that •state, June 17, 1827. He resided on a farm luntil he was 22 years of age, when he engaged in the business of buying and selling flour. In this capacity and as a manufacturer he has teen identified with the flouring interests for the past 30 years and is thoroughly conversant with all the details of the business in its various departments. Mr. George T. Evans is a native of Ohio and was born in 183S. He has resided !n Indianapolis since 1861 and been engaged in manufacturing pursuits since that time. ADOLF SCHERRER, Architect, Masonic Hall. Many of the most imposing and magnifi- cent public as well as private buildings in In- dianapolis have been erected from plans pre- pared by Mr. Adolf Scherrer, one of the most competent architects of the West, whose office since 1880 has been located in the Ma- sonic Hall building, where he occupies well arranged quarters. Mr. Scherrer is a native of Switzerland and was born at St. Gallen in 1S37. He acquired the knowledge of his pro- fessions in the celebrated schools of Vienna, Austria, supplemented by practical experience in some of the leading cities of America. In 1872 he took up his residence in Indianapolis, entering the office of architect May, where he remained until embarking in business on his own account, as above noted. He is the architect of the new Indiana State Capital, now in course of erection, under whose super- vision it is being erected, and superintended the building of the Insane Asylum in this city, which are universally admitted to be models in their way. He is prepared to furnisfi plans and specifications for any description of school or church structures, business blocks, private residences, etc., and it is safe to assert that in all that pertains to this most important depart- ment of industrial art, he ranks among the most prominent architects of the West. H. C. BRUNSON & CO., Patent Hoops and Head Linings, CoR. Canal and St'. Clair Sts. One of the leading establishments in this special line is that conducted by the enterpris- ing firm of H. C. Brunson & Co., where a specialty is made of patent cut elm barrel hoops and head linings by a special process. This industry was inaugurated in 1880 and re- moved to its present location January ist, 1882, The building at this location is 50x120 feet in dimensions, equipped with improved ma- chinery for conducting the business in all its departments, propelled by one 40 horse power engine and boiler, and an average force of 28 employes are engaged. About 5,000 feet of the best quality of elm is consumed daily and the process of making the mateiial into coils often hoops each is .performed by machinery, when the ends are nailed and they are ready 618 STATE OF INDIANA. for shipment. The cutting machine has a capacity for turning out fully 15,000 hoops per day and the number of head linings manufac- tured ranges from 125,000 to 130,000 per day, while the annual transactions closely approxi- mate $50,000. Mr. H. C. Brunson is a native of Columbus, O., and was born February 27, 1843. He was telegraph operator for about 15 years, subsequently engaged in the dry goods trad^, and for the past eight years in manufac-. turing enterprises. He came to Indianapolis in 1878 and was for one year engaged as man- ager of the Howe Sewing Machine Company's offices in this city prior to the formation of the present partnership. His father and busi- ness associate, Mr. B. R. Brunson, was born at Danbury, Conn., May 3, 1805, and lias been actively engaged in mercantile pursuits for the past 50 years. W. C. MENDENHALL & SON, Flour anb Feed, No. 30 Plum St. Among the most reliable and enterprising firms engaged in this department of commerce is that of Messrs. W. C. Mendenhall & Son, who occupy a spacious salesroom 25x130 feet in dimensions. The stock embraces a general lipe of the choicest brands of family flour and meal, oats, corn, bran, mill feed, baled hay and all kinds of feed. This house, which was established in 1881 on a comparatively small scale, has steadily increased the scope of its operations. Mr. W. C. Mendenhall is a na- tive of Newport, Wayne County, Ind., and was born in 1S31. His early life was spent upon a farm. He subsequently attended Earl- ham College at Richmond, Ind., for two or three years. He then learned the blacksmith's trade. He removed to Indianapolis in 1873, where he opened a blacksmith shop on St. Clair St., relinquishing that business in 1881 to engage in his present enterprise at the above location. A. J. TARLETON, Groceries, CollegeAve. and Seventh St. The main salesroom at this establishment, 20x45 feet in dimensions, is stocked with an admirably selected line of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coftees, sugars, spices, canned goods, produce, provisions, notions, tobaccos, cigars, etc. He also occupies an adjoining room 15x20 feet in size for storage purposes and for the salt and smoked meat department. He employs one assistant and one delivery wagon and transacts a lucrative business. Mr. Tarleton is a native of Kentucky and was born at Brookville in 1826. After leaving school he studied medicine in Mason County, Ky., and also in Martinsville, Ind., commenc- ing the practice of his profession at Waverly, Morgan County, where he resided for nine- teen years, the latter portion of which time he was engaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1871 he removed to Indianapolis and opened a grocery store at the corner of Home Ave. and Ash St., as a member of the firm of Tarleton & Guffin, but after one year Mr. Tarleton dis- posed of his interest and engaged in the reaP estate business until 1880, when in partnership- with Mr. Farrell he opened the present estab- lishment. Mr. Farrell withdrew from thfr firm in the following year, since which time Mr. Tarleton has conducted the business ini his own name. WOOTON DESK MANUFACTURING- COMPANY, General Office, Rooms 49, 50 and 51 Vance Block. This company was organized in 1874, and. operating under letters patent, have secured, the strongest proof of the superiority of their products in the growth of their business and. the increasing demand for their products, which are now to be found in use in all sec- tions of the United States, as well as having: been shipped to prominent trade centers of foreign countries. The Wooton desk has combined in its ingenious construction all' those essential features of economy and sys- tem which it would seem possible to associate with any device to meet the requirements of ordinary or the most extensive commercial transactions. Its superior advantages may be briefly stated: It combines the most ample- capacity so ingeniously utilized that all parts are convenient and accessible. They are con- structed from the best seasoned black walnut, are made solid and compact, Insuring almost endless durability. They are finished in ai very elaborate style, suitable for the most ele- gant office or library. In the most finished work the finest French veneers are introduced,, with elaborate carving and gilt ornamentation.. The management of the business in this city devolves upon Mr. L. B. Horton, who is a na- tive of Ohio, where he was born in 1837. WILLIAM HAERLE, Ladies' and Children's Furnishing. Goods, 4 West Washington St. This is the recognized leading emporiuim for goods in this line, such as fine white goods, real and imitation laces, embroideries, dress- trimmings and ribbons, infant's robes, waists,, etc., zephyr, Germantown and Saxony wool;, fine knitting yarns, canvass, embroidery ma- terials, notions and fancy goods in variety. This house was established by its present pro- prietor in 1862 upon a comparatively smalt scale, and by a uniform system of honorable dealing and a determination to carry only the finest goods In each department, he has built up a large and flourishing trade with patrons in all sections of the city and adjacent terri- tory. Twelve experienced assistants are em- ployed in the sales department. Mr. Haerle is- a native of Germany and was born in the Kingdom of Wurtemberg in 1838. He was- engaged in mercantile pursuits in the oldl country and came to America in 1857, landing; at New York and locating in Indianapolis the following year, where his establishment ha& become widely known. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 619 IKDIAKAPOLIS IHiVBMTIOMS. C. I^. Merrill, Residence, 189 East Ohio St. Mr. C. L. Merrill of this city, who has already received patents on two hundred and forty devices, nearly all of which have proven of efficient utility; but our space will only permit a mention of the most important. His first invention consisted of a rubber ball, an improvement in connection with pumps, a business in which he was then engaged. This Invention was secured through another party, because Mr, M. was at that time not of age. Other patents related to improvements in chain pumps and other devices. In June, 1875, he invented what is known as Merrill's Air yalve, a perfect device for purifying wells and cisterns. In 1877 he came to this city, where he was for several years engaged in the sale of pumps. In September, 1882, he se- cured a patent on his pump, known as Mer- rill's Fountain Spray Attachment, by means of which the surplus water falls with such force upon a projecting plate as to destroy the animalcula which occupy all vacant spaces, securing a beautiful dashing spray. These are used in connection with his fountain spray pump, now controlled by the Merrill Pump Company of this city, of which he is vice president. He also invented a ratchet, which is made secure from slipping from the wheel, and proposes an improvement which will make it noiseless. He has invented a means of overcoming the centrifugal force of gravity from the horizontal to the perpendicular, that being seven per cent, of friction. This will supply its own power, and gain to almost any extent. He has also invented a means of drawing foul air from mines without the use of machinery, also from tunnels, keeping the air pure and fresh. Another invention con- sists of a self supporting brick arch. This is one of the njost perfect, ingenious, simple and practical devices in existence, and one which should attract the consideration of engineers, railroad officials and capicalists. The brick is so shaped that each row of the arch supports itself and supports its neighbor arch, so that the morter or cement makes it capable of bear- ing any weight and its solidity impregnable. It can be m^e to form a circle for barrel sew- ers so that it is impossible to burst it. Those interested will receive fuller ^information by addressing Mr. Merrill as above, whose inven- tive genius is unsurpassed in the Union. MRS. M. E. HABING, Millinery, 41 North Illinois St. Among the leading twillinery houses of In- dianapolis there are none evincing a higher degree of artistic ability in the production of fashionable styles of headwear than that of Mrs. M. E. Habing, at No. 44 North Illinois St., where is exhibited a beautiful and season- able line of the latest styles of hats and bon- nets, ribbons, laces, flowers, feathers, trim- mings, ornaments, etc. The average valuation of stock carried is from $2,000 to $2,500, whil^ the annual transactions exceed $7,000. Thi* house makes a leading specialty of the latest styles and fine work, paying particular atten' tion to adapting shapes and trimmings to the requirements of her patrons and their peculiar facial peculiarties, complexions, etc. She has been identified with this branch of business during the past nine years, in which she has acquired a reputation not surpassed by that of any lady in this line in the Capital City. CHARLES R. MILES, Oyster House and Restaurant, No. 14 North Delaware St. While this stand has for many y ears been devoted to this business, i^ has never before proven a success until it came into the hands of its present proprietor, who detei mined to present such inducements in energy and sup- plies as to place this location at least on a par with the most efficiently conducted restaurants of the city. In February, 1881, he took pos- session of this place, and by offering to his guests in variety and in quality the best the market could supply, and by securing to guests careful, attention to their wants, he at once secured popular favor and an established patronage which will compare favorably with any of the leading restaurants or dining halls of this city. During their season the choicest Baltimore oysters are served at all hours to- order and in any desired style, while for regu- lar meals or a cheap and substantial lunch these rooms are unsurpassed and have a con- stantly increasing popularity. This establish- ment utilizes the first fioor and basement of a room 16x60 feet in dimensions, and in all its appointments is handsomely furnished and most efficiently managed to meet general pub- lic favor. Mr. C. R. Miles is a native of Ohio- and was born at Winchester, in that state, in. 1851. He came to this city in 1870, and was for some time in the employ of R. P. Duncan & Co., as shipping clerk, and subsequently employed by Mr. Brice up to the time of en- gaging in his present business on his own account. J. GILES SMITH, Gas Fixtures and Plumbers' Sup- plies, 76 North Pennsylvania St. This is one of the most extensive houses- here in this line and occupies a salesroom 20X 120 feet in dimensions at the above location,, where twelve assistants are now employed in the various departments. This representative establishment was founded in 1870 under a co- partnership. In 1876 Mr. Smith became sole- proprietor, and the trade has increased from $10,000 in 1876 to more than $30,000 in 1882. Mr. Smith carries constantly in stock and. furnishes to the trade throughout the city and state the latest and most elegant patterns of gas- fixtures, including chandeliers, brackets, drops, etc., and all kinds of plumbers', steam and gas- fitters' supplies. Mr. Smith enjoys unrivaled, facilities for procuring supplies direct from. 620 STATE OF INDIANA. manufacturers and first hands, and is thus en- abled to offer extraordinary inducements to purchasers, either at wholesale or retail, which will compare favorably with any similar house «ast or west. Mr. Smith is a native of In- diana and was born in 1851. He is a thor- oughly practical plumber and steam and gas ■fitter who has been identified with this special •branch of industry since 1868. He has estab- lished a business which entitles him to the position of one of our most successful mer- chants in this branch of industry. THE INDIANA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Martindale Block. Among the thoroughly established and re- liable fire insurance companies ol the West is recognized the Indiana Insurance Company, which dates its organization to 1851, and so thorough were the principles of equity com- prehended that it rapidly secured and has since retained public confidence. A home institution which has contributed to the cen- tralization of insurance to this city, where its thorough reliability is known rather than c6m- pelling risks in foreign and perhaps irresponsi- ble organizations. For the past sixteen years the Indiana Fire Insurance Company can point to an unblemished record, during which time it has promptly and honorably met all liabilities, and has enrolled among its policy holders the most prominent citizens, capitalists and representative business men and firms of this city. The officers of the company are N. S. Byram, President; M. V. McGilliard, Sec- retary, and Chas. D. Dark, Treasurer. These gentlemen also control other reliable compa- nies for this city. They represent the West- ■ern Fire Insurance Company of Toronto, Can., silso the Springfield Fire and Marine of Mas- sachusetts, the. Trans- Atlantic of Germany, and the German Insurance Company of Pitts- burgh, Pa., all of which are companies of Jarge capital, with abundant assets to insure the prompt adjustment of losses which may JOHN M. TODD, Real Estate And General Broker, No. 24!^ East Washington St. Mr. John M. Todd is a native of Pennsyl- vania and was born in Chester County, but ■came to this city in 1861, where he entered the service of one of the leading real estate •dealers and operators of that period. By the exercise of economy and perseverance he was •enabled to open an office on his own account, in which he met with marked success. Mr. Todd is one of the test informed gentlemen In the city on the subject of lands and im- proved real estate. He makes, and has for many years made a prominent specialty of looking after the interests of non-resident property holders, paying taxes, collecting rents and exercising a general control and super- vision of their interests. Probably few agents in the. West are as thoroughly informed as to true values, and owners will find it to their advantage to avail themselves of his services. The transactions of this ofiice during the twenty-two years of its existence have been characterized by thorough reliability, probity, and honorable dealings between man and man which have secured for Mr. Todd the unlim- ited confidence of his numerous patrons and the public generally. WM. C. ANDERSON, Abstracts of Titles, Notary Public AND General Conveyancer, No. 86 Easx Market St. Nothing but a perfect abstract secures to purchaser or holder a clear comprehension of all imperfections to title in liens, mortgages or other defects in conveyances of real estate which are so essential in all such transactions. The leading office of this kind in this city is that conducted by Mr. Wm. C Anderson, who has given his attention to this pursuit for the past twelve years. He is prepared to furnish at all times an accurate and reliable exhibit of title in any and all real estate relating to Marion County, and from the reliability and perfection of his abstract system he has se- cured a leading position in this line. Mr. Anderson is also a Notary Public and convey- ancer, giving special attention to the prepara- tion of deeds, mortgages and the acknowledge- ment of legal papers pertaining to business transactions, giving employment to two as- sistants. Mr. Anderson is a native of Ger- many, where he was born in 1841. When but seven years of age he came to this coun- try, and during his long residence in this city has established for himself and his chosen profession an enviable reputation and success- ful business career. JOHN CADWALLADER, Photographer, Bee Hive Corner. This enterprise was inaugurated in 1872, and' the elegant pictures produced here since that time resulted in a considerable increase in his annual transactions, which now reach fully $8,000. The reception room on the second floor is 20x50 feet in dimensions, handsomely furnished and elegantly appointed for the con- venience and comfort of patrons. Upon the walls are many fine works of art which will bear favorable comparison with any similar productions by the world renowned New York or Philadelphia photographers; On the third floor is a well appointed apartment occupied for printing, finishing, mounting and other purposes, while the operating room is on the same floor. Mr. Cadwallader makes a spe- cialty of first class work in India iftk, oil, crayon or pastel, and of copying and enlarging old pictures in the highest style of art. The appointments of his gallery, even to the minor details, are perfect for the production of f!aw- ' less results in the way of scenic eflFects and artistic backgrounds, perfect lights, improved cameras and every device for executing the most elegant and pleasing work in this line. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 621 He has a large city and country trade, this being the acknowledged headquarters in In- dianapolis for artistic work and faultless finish. Mr. Cadwallader is a native of Pennsylvania and was born at Mahoning in 1826. He began the study and practice of the photographic art in 1S50, and has since that time devoted his entire attention to this elegant accomplish- ment, and is widely known throughout this section as the leading artistic photographer of the city. O'BRIEN & LEWIS, Carriage Manufacturers, Corner North and Fayette Sts. This firm was established in 1872 upon a 'comparatively moderate scale, has steadily increased in the scope of its operations and now transacts an annual business of more than $40,000, and carry an average stock in material and finished stock of about $5,000, occupying a building 80x150 feet in dimen- sions." They manufacture superior qualities of top and open buggies and all descriptions of wheeled vehicles, and devote especial atten- tion to general repairing in all its branches. Mr. Michael O'Brien is a native of Ireland and was born in 1848. He came to the United States in 1862, landing at Philadelphia, and first located at Columbus, O., where he learn- ed the trade of carriage maker. He has re- sided in Indianapolis for nearly twenty years, and has been uninterruptedly engaged in this special branch of industrial enterprise. Mr. Anderson Lewis, also a practical and expe- rienced carriage maker, is a native oi Jefferson County, Ky., and was born in 1832. He learned the trade while a boy in his native state, and came to Indianapolis in 1865. R. E. STEPHENS, Agent White Sewing Machines, Nos. 17 AND 19 Massachusetts Ave. Mr. Stephens commenced business in this city as repairer of sewing machines in 1S70, at No. 58 East Market St., where he remained about two years, removing from there to Nos. 17 and 19 Massachusetts Ave. In 1878 he received the appointment as agent for the White machines for six counties, and as show- ing the increase in his business it may be mentioned that his sales for the first year did not exceed $2,000, while at the present time they closely approximate $15,000, and his an- nual business in the repair department is not less than $3,000. Mr. Stephens carries a large stock of machines, including the various styles manufactured by this company, from which patrons can make their selections, and is also dealer in needles, oils and general sewing machine supplies. Mr. Stephens is a native of Clark County, 111., and was born in 1845. His early life was spent upon a farm and in his father's tannery at Terre Haute, Ind., to which city his parents removed while he was quite young. In 1864, before attaining his majority, he enlisted in the service of his country as a member of the 133d Indiana Volunteers, a one hundred days' organization which was stationed at Bridgeport, Ala., during its term of service. He was honorably discharged in the fall of 1864, and returning to Terre Haute- resumed his former position in the postoffice. In the spring of 1870 he removed to Indiana- polis, where he was employed as bookkeeper with the insurance firm of McGilliard & Brown prior to embarking in his present en- terprise. WILLIAMS & KISTNER, Insurance, Loan and Real Estate; Agency, Nos. 3 and 4 Vinton Block. This agency was originally established many years ago by Ruddell, Wallott & Vin- ton, who were succeeded by Mr. Merrick E- Vinton, ahd subsequently by Messrs. M. E. Vinlon & Co., who conducted the business until May, 1882, when it passed into the hands, of the present firm. Mr. Williaims had pre- viously been identified with the business for some time in the capacity of bookkeeper for Mr. Vinton when he was alone, and subse- quently as a member of the firm of M. E- Vinton & Co. The fire insurance companies, represented by this firm are among the largest and most reliable in the world, being the Ro3'al of Liverpool, England, with assets o€ $34,534,750; the American Central of St. Louis, assets $1,188,665; the City of London of London, England, assets $10,299,654. In addition to their extensive insurance interests. this firm also conduct a general loan and real estate business, making investments for non- residents or citizens in city real estate, im- proved farms or wild lands, and are always prepared to make liberal advances on approved securities. The individual members of this representative firm, Messrs. John W. Williams and Robert A. Kistner, are both natives of this state. SURBEY & BAKER, " Elm Tree Grocery," 1,99, Virginia Ave. This establishment derives its name from an old elm tree which until 1870 stood in the rear of the grocery store, and was said to be the largest elm in the state. This model es- tablishment dates its origin from 1864, whea it was founded by the fiaim of Dougherty & Baker. In 1867 M». J. S. Surbey purchased the interest of Mr. Dougherty, and the style- became Baker & Surbey, the business after- ward being conducted under the styles of Baker & Atkinson, E. L. Atkinson, Atkinson & Jackson, and Jackson & Bowser. In the- spring of 1878 the last named firm removed to the corner of East and South Sts., andi Messrs. Surbey & Biaker took possession of the site made famous by the old elm tree, where they occupy two rooms- with an aggre- gate floor space of 20xSo feet and carry ai. general line of staple and fancy groceries and country produce, received daily. They em- ploy one salesman and assistant and one de- livery wagon, having telephonic communica.- 622 STATE OF INDIANA. tion with all parts of the city and transact an annual business of about $25,000. Mr. J. S.- Surbey is a native of Ohio and was born in Stark 'County in 1836. In 1862 he enlisted as a member of Company D, 20th Indiana Vol- unteer Infantry, which was assigned to duty on the frontiers of Missouri and Arkansas. He participated in the memorable campaigns around Vicksburg and it) the engagement at Morganzas Point, where a number of the regiment were captured. The command was subsequently ordered to Texas where, in 1864, he received an honorable discharge at Browns- ville. At the expiration of his term of service he located at Davenport, la., where he was engaged in the notion business until Decem- ber, 1866, when he removed to this city and has since been identified with the grocery trade. His partner, Mr. Frank W. Baker, is a native of St. Paul, Minn., and was born in 1859. He came to this city with his parents when but five years of age. Previous to en- gaging in business on his own account in the spring of 1878, he was employed as clerk in the same line which now occupies his atten- tion. HOPKINS & SON, , Avenue Mantel House, No. 90 Massa- chusetts Ave. This house, the only one in the city making an exclusive specialty of this line, was inau- gurated by the senior member of the present firm in 1886, and occupies a salesroom 18x50 feet in dimensions at the above number in the Enterprise Hotel Block, where a fine display is made of the most beautiful designs of slate, iron and marbleized mantels, improved grates and associated fixtures, plain and ornamented encaustic tile for hearths and facings, etc. This firm purchases direct from the manufac- turers and are the exclusive agents in this city for the well known house of C. B. Evans & Co., Cincinnati. A tull line of samples of their elegant mantels are kept in stock and offered at factory prices, all orders being sup- plied direct from headquarters. This firm also makes a specialty of setting all their own work and guarantee satisfaction in all cases. Mr. James Hopkins is a native of Kentucky and was born at Newport in 1819. His par- ents removed to Covington in 1828, where he subsequently learned the trade of brick maker and afterward the trades of bricklay- ing and plastering, shortly afterward com- mencing business on his own account, in which line he continued until 1852, when he removed to Greenville, Ind. Durmg the war he served as a member of the 78th Indiana Volunteers, and while stationed with his regi- ment at Uniontown, Ky., the entire command was captured by General Johnson's forces. He was subsequently paroled and returned to Greencastle, where he remained until 1872 when he became a resident of this city and engaged in business as a contractor. He as- sisted to build the "New Denison House," the iFem'ale Prison and the Bates House, and then devoted his attention to selling mantels and grates, opening his present establishment as above noted. In 1873 Mr. Hopkins was elect- ed to the State Legislature by a large majority, being supported by the democratic and work- ingman's parties. His son, Mr. Linn B. Hop- kins, was born at Greencastle, Ind., in 1859, and was first engaged in a grocery store as clerk, and subsequently in a shoe store. He then learned the trade of cigar maker, at which he remained until becoming associated with his father in this business in 1881. FRANK ERDELMEYER, German Pharmacy, 489 North New Jersey St. This establishment was opened at its present location in 1881, having moved from West Washington St. It is one of the best known drug houses in this section of the city. Here at all times can be found a complete stock, embracing all the diversified articles usually found in a first class retail drug house. Mr. E,rdelmeyer is one of our best known citizens. He was born at the city of Worms in 1835, where he acquired his knowledge of the drug trade. In 1861 he entered the Union Army as a three months volunteer, subsequently re- enlisted in the 32d Indiana Volunteers, of which company he was commissioned as Cap- tain. With that organization he participated in many of the most hotly contested battles of the war. On his return to civil life he em- barked in his present business at 91 West Washington St. As an evidence of his popu- larity it may be stated that the citizens of Marion County elected him to the responsible position of Treasurer of the couoty for a term of two years. WILLIAM G. RUBirSH, Carpenter and Builder, 248 Massa- chusetts Ave. Mr. Rubush, in the prosecution of his busi- ness, occupies a room 18x46 feet in dimen- sions, where six to ten first class carpenters are kept employed turning out all kinds of fine work, such as roofing, shelving, counters, etc. Job work is also attended to on short notice and a specialty is made of private residences, Mr. Rubush having supervise'd the erection of some of the finest private residences in this city, which contribute largely to the architec- tural beauty of Indianapolis and are a credit to the builder. One wagon is kept busily employed transfering inatenal to and from the workshop. Mr. Rubush is a native of Vir- gmia, having been born in Augusta County, that state, in the year 1833, where he mastered the carpenter's trade, and left there in 1857 for East Tennessee, remaining at this latter place for five years. He left there in 1881 and came to Indianapolis in 1863, where he also worked at his trade for some time, leaving here the following year for the town of Fairfield, where he was engaged in the manufacture of shin- gles. He returned to this city in 1870 and es- tablished himself at these quarters in 1879. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 623 WOCHER, RICHIE & HANFORD, Wholesale Millinery, 33 South Me- ridian St. Although established as recently as Jan- uary, 1S81, this house has succeeded in estab- lishing a large trade. The premises occupied .comprise four floors and basement, each 22x125 fsfit in dimensions, which are stocked in season with a comprehensive assortment of foreign and American merchandise pertaining to the millinery trade. The best arrange- ments and facilities have been perfected for securing freshest importations and with lead- •ing manufacturers, which give to this house the ability to supply the trade upon such ■terms as cannot fail to secure its full share of patronage. The first floor is devoted to silks,, satins, velvets, ribbons, laces, etc.; the second -floor to straw goods, and the third floor to im- ported and American flowers, feathers, plumes, £tc. Eleven salesmen and assistants are em- ployed in the various departments, including ■five commercial travelers, who are on the road ■through various sections of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and as far south as Nashville, Tenn., ■the annual sales averaging from $125,000 to :$i5o,ooo. The individual members of this house are John Wocher, Jr.,. I. N. Richie and C. L. Hanford. Mr. Wocher is a native of -Cincinnati, O., but has resided in this state •since 1S66. Mr. Richie is a native of New Albany, this state. He came to this city in 1S76 and has had an experience of 16 years in this branch of business. Mr. Hanford was ■born in New York but has been identified with the trade of the city since 1874. INDIANA DENTAL COLLEGE, The Indiana Dental College Association was organized in June, 1879, and incorporated • on the nth of July of the same year. The business affairs are managed by a board ot nine trustees, three of these retiring each year and .three new ones being elected "to fill their places. These trustees are located in diiferent sections of the state and meet but once a year. The Dental College is a stock association, the stock of which is held by residents of Indiana. The first session of the college began in Octo- ber, 1879, and has continued to begin about that time up to the present, closing on the first Wednesday in March of each year. A full .course of instruction embraces operative den- tistry, dental paethology and therapeutics, mechanical dentistry, oral deformities, prac- tice, chemistry, anatomy, physiology and dis- secting. But at the same time special atten- tion is paid to practical dentistry, and pupils .are graduated only on their own merits, no student being considered sufficiently advanced because of the number of terms he may have .attended. The college is centrally located on Pennsylvania St. ^The infirmary or clinic de- partment, the faculty room and museum and • the chemical laboratory are located on the third floor. The dental laboratory is on -the fourth floor and is spacious and conve- niently arranged. The lecture room is also on the fourth floor. This college affords every facility for the acquirement of a good dental education, both dictative and practical, in- struction in each department being both thor- ough and complete. The faculty consists of thoroughly able and efficient instructors in the different departments and embraces the following well known professors: John H. Oliver, M. D., Professor of Anatomy; Junius E. Cravens, D. D. S., also Secretary of the College, Professor oi Operative Dentistry; Edward F. Hodges, M. D., Professor of Phys- iology; John H. Morrison, D. D. S., Profes- sor of Dental Pathology and Therapeutics; John N. Hurty, M. D., Professor of Chemistry ; Thomas S. Hacker, D. D. S., Professor of Mechanical Dentistry; Milton H. Chappell, D. D. S , Professor of Oral Deformities; Junius E; Cravens, D. D. S., and Thomas S. Hacker, D. D. S., Clinical -Professors; John H. Oliver, M. D., Clinical Lecturer on Oral Surgery and Demonstrator of Anatomy. The fee for tuition, including matriculation, lectures, demonstrations, materials and diplo- ma fee is $125.00; outside of this there are no extra fees in the college course. The Board of Trustees for the present year is as follows : W. L. Heiskell, President, Indianapolis; M. H. Chappell, Vice President, Knightstown ; M. Wells, Treasurer, Indianapolis; E.J. Church, LaPorte; T. S. Hacker, Indianapolis; Robert Van Valzah, Terre Haute; W. M. Herriott, Indianapolis; S. T. Kirk, Kokomo; Junius E. Cravens, Secretary, Indianapolis. J. F. BAKER, Overalls, Shirts, Drawers and Pants, 346 St. Clair St. This is, with perhaps a single exception, the most extensive house in this line in Indianapo- lis. A room 18x60 feet in dimensions is occu- pied for business purposes and employment given to about 50 hands, the average produc- tion being about 200 dozen garments per week. Mr. Baker is a native of Ohio and was born at Fairfield, Green Countj', in 1841. He first learned the trade of carpenter and became a resident of Indiana in 1S56, locating at Knightstown, Henry County, where he worked at his trade until 1862. He was after- wards connected with milling interests until he came to Indianapolis in 1S69 and entered the works of the Sewing Machine Cabinet Company, where he remained for about ten years. He subsequently formed a co-partner- ship with Mr. J. Burcham in the saw-mill business. In 1874 ^^ rented the mill on his own account and did contract work for three years and then for the second time engaged with the Sewing Machine Cabinet Company, with whom he remained until 1879, when he engaged in his present business, making his headquarters at his residence. No. 318 North Noble St., but removed to more commodious quarters, and in 1881 he took possession of the premises now occupied. 624 STATE OF INDIANA. WILLIAM SPOTTS, Commission Merchant, Delaware St, AND Virginia Ave. This is one of the oldest houses here in this line and occupies for business and storage pur- poses a two story brick building 50x120 feet in dimensions. The house was founded by its present proprietor in 1856 as a retail grocery and provision store, on East Washington St. After numerous changes and removals the business gradually came into the present groove of commerce and in 1869 the present quarters were occupied, since which time the annual transactions have steadily increased and now amount to fully $110,000 per year and embraces all sections of this and adjacent states. Mr. Spotts receiving consignments from producers and shippers, as well as trans- acting business on his own account. Prompt remittances ensure for his establishment the confidence of all with whom he enjoys busi- ness relations. Mr. Spotts is a native of Penn- sylvania, born in Lancaster County in 1830, and he became a resident of Indianapolis in 1856. A switch of the Pennsylvania Railroad running to the very doors of Mr. Spotts' estab- lishments furnishes ample shipping facilities, and telephonic communication is had with all parts of the city. , W. E. MICK & CO., Real Estate Brokers, Rental Agents, Mortgage Loans and No- taries Public, 68 East Market St. This office was established in 1868 and its transactions since that time have involved many millions of dollars and extended over all sections of the United States and territor- ies. This firm enjoys exceptionable facilities for the disposition ot every description of real estate in city or country and negotiating loans on approved security. The individual mem- bers of the firm are W. E. Mick and E. L. Mick, gentlemen of prolonged business ex- perience, thoroughly identified with the pro- gressive spirit of the age. F. BREMERMAN, Carriage Repository and Livery and Feed Stable, 86 and 88 East New York St. With a long practical experience in the Northwest, and at his commodious salesrooms, Nos. 86 and 88 East New York 'St., Mr. F. Bremerman exhibits an admirable line of open and top buggies, carriages, phaetons and wagons, light spring wagons, etc., at most reasonable rates, guaranteeing favorable com- parison in point of durability, superiority of workmanship and finish with those of any es- tablishment in the city or the West. Mr. Bremerman is a native of Frederickstown, Ind., and was born in 1834. ^''- Bremerman also conducts a well equipped livery and feed' stable at 295 North Alabama St., the buildings used being 50x195 feet, under the careful man- agement of Mr. George Singer. JOSEPH LEW ARK, Furs, Pelts, Hides, Wool, Tallow, ETC., No. 27 West Pearl St. The reliable house of Mr. Joseph Lewrark, was established here as early as 1864, and its enterprising proprietor has for nearly half a century been prominently identified with this distinctive branch of trade in other portions of the Union. Mr. Lewark occupies a spacious three story brick building 22x70 feet in dimen- sions at No. 27 West Pearl St., with additional warehouses for storage purposes. He pur- chases from a variety of sources all varieties of furs, sheep pelts, hides, tallow, wool, etc., which is shipped by him to the principal east- ern cities. His annual transactions in raw furs alone range from $40,000 to $80,000. Mr. Lewark was born in Virginia in 1819, and has resided in this state for the past forty-five years. A. A. McKAIN, Monumental Work, 70 E. Market St. Although this business was established as recently as 1881 by its present proprietor it has. already attained a high rank among its con- temporaries in this line, as may be seen from thg statement that the first year's transactions reached $26,000, while for 1882 they closely approximated $36,000. Mr. McKain occupies a building 20x80 feet in dimensions, with spa- cious grounds and yards, and exhibits some of the finest specimens of monumental art to be seen at any similar establishment in the West. He now furnishes employment to seven ex- perienced assistants and enjoys facilities for the prompt execution of all orders for work in this line from the smallest sizes of plain head stones to the most elaborate and expensive ornamental monumental work in American or imported marble or granite. His trade al- ready extends throughout the states of Indi- ana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky and many of the finest specimens of art in the leading cem- eteries of these states were designed, executed and erected by Mr. McKain, who is a native of Ohio and was born in 1851. He has re- sided in Indiana for the past six years. JOHN H. McGAW, Cigars and Tobacco, 16 N. Illinois St. Mr. McGaw commenced business in this city in 1864 upon a comparatively moderate scale, and this business now reaches fully $20,- 000 per annum. His salesroom, which is 12x30 feet in dimensions, is finished in modern metropolitan design and stocked with a choice assortment of the finest brands of Havana, Key West and domestic cigars, making a prominent specialty of the "Senate," the "J. A. McG." and the "Little Mac," brands which are manufactured from superior stock exclu- sively for his own trade. He also carries full lines of the most popular varieties of chewing and smoking tobaccos, snuflfs, pipes, pouches and smokers' articles generally. Mr. McGaw is a native of Scotland and was born at Pais- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 625 ley in 1836. He came to the United States in 1857, landing at New Yorli, and from tliat time until 1S61 he traveled extensively through the Eastern portion of the Union and through the Canadas, making his permanent location in this city since 1S61, where he enjovs a wide circle of acquaintances and friends. O. S. KELLY & SON, Iron Roofing and Siding, 127 E.\st Maryland St. 1878, at which time the present partnership was formed. He came to this state in 1824, and to Indianapolis in January, 1848. Mr. H. S. Kelly is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana and was born in Shelby County in 1840, coming to this city in 184S with his parents. He learned the trade of printer at the Sfniinel office in this city and was em- ployed at that pursuit until 1S69. He was sub=iequently engaged in the real estate busi- ness and in a variety of avocations until 1875, The roofing made \>y this company is pro- nounced the best roof of the kind manufac- tured, expansion and contraction being pro- vided for with double corrugations to prevent buckling, and imparting additional strength, while a heavy coating of their iron clad paint upon each side makes a roof practically inde- structible, and it with the siding made by them is specially adapted for use on factories, milLs, stores, dwellings, elevators, depots, churches, barns, railroad bridges, etc., and can be read- ily applied bv any ordinary mechanic, full instructions being furnished by the firm to all purchasers. The business of manufacturing this special style of double capped iron roofing and Biding was established in this city by Messrs. O. S. Kelly lS; Son in 1878, their works being at first located on South Pennsylvania St., and subsequently on Noble St., removing to their present quarters in April, 18S0, where they occupy for office, manufactory and ware- rooms a building 20x100 feet in dimensions, well equipped for successfully executing the manufacture of their specialties. Their busi- ness has rapidly increased and their trade now extends to all sections of Indiana and through- out the Western and Southern States. Mr. O. S. Kelly, the senior member of this repre- sentative house, is a native of Ohio and was born at Cincinnati in 1818. He learned the business of bricklaying in early life and was engaged in that department of industry until when he learned this trade. The firm pub- lish for gratuitous circulation an illustrated circular giving full particulars as to the inerits and advantages of their roofing, siding and iron clad paints, which are manufactured ex- pressly for them under Green's patents, from the purest, toughest and hardest Lake Supe- rior iron ore. THOMAS J. HAMILTON, Board of Trade Cigar Store, 52 and 54 Kentucky Ave. At the establishment of Mr. Thomas J. Hamilton, proprietor of the well known Board of Trade Cigar Store, at Nos. 52 and 54 Ken- tucky Ave., corner of Tennessee St., there may be found a choice line of fine cigars of his own manufacture, together with the best brands of fine cut, plug and smoking tobaccos and smokers' articles generally. Mr. Hamil- ton employs a force of practical cigar makers in his manufacturing department, turning out annually about 700,000 cigars, making a spe- cialty of box and retail trade and the brands, "Hambletonian," a ten cent cigar, and "Board of Trade," a five cent cigar. Hr. Hamilton is a native of New York state and was born in 1853. He has resided in Indianapolis for the past seven years and commenced business on his own account in 1876, and is a practical and experienced cigar maker. 19 626 STATE OF INDIANA. rroarresslve Features of Profluctive Enterprise as exhibited toy the Indianapolis Hominy Mills. These mills, located on Palmer St. and J. M. & I. R. R., in the Southern portion of the city, are the pioneers in this special branch of industry in this city and were originally estab- lished in 1872, at which time they were erected by Mr. J. L. Bradley, of Edinburg, and af- terwards conducted by" Messrs. George Holmes and Tilford and subsequently again by Mr. J. L. Bradley as the Indianapolis Hominy Mills, and came into the hands of Messrs. W. C. Holmes & Claypool in 1881. In June, 18S2, Mr. Holmes retired and the operations were carried on by Mr. Newton Clayjiool up to December of that year, when "Mr. M.- A. Downing purchased an interest and the firm became Downing & Claypool. The main building is a substantial four story structure 42x84 feet in dimensions, and while needed improvements have from time to time been made, these mills have, since coming under the control of the present proprietors, under- gone important changes and new and im- proved machinery introduced. They now use three run of stone and four hominy mills, with all the requisite appliances for the manu- facture of a superior grade of breakfast hom- iny, grits, pearl meal, common meal, samp, hominy, corn flour, cream meal and hominy feed, for which it has acquired an enviable reputation and created a demand which ex- tends to all sections of the Union. Only the best grades of white corn, Nos. i and 2, are used, and the average capacity is now 2,400 bushels of corn in 24 hours. The motive power for the machinery employed is fur- nished by one 80 horse power Corliss engine and in addition to the main building previously mentioned is a boiler room 16x40 feet, an addi- tional room for storage purposes 40x105 feetin dimensions, besides adjacent offices, enjoying telephonic communication with all parts of the city. The products of these mills are guaran- teed first class and thoroughly kiln dried and are shipped to all sections of the Union, East, West and South. They are recognized by the trade as standards of value, and the com- prehensive facilities enjoyed and business ability and experience associated with this enterprise, insures the lowest prices at all times consistent with the guarantee of first class products. The senior member of this firm, Mr. M. A. Downing, is a native of this state and was born in Scott County in 1833. His early life was spent in agricultural pur- suits, but he has for many years been promi- nently identified with important commercial operations. He became associated with the Louisville, Ky., stock yards in 1859 as owner and manager, and after the growing business necessitated the. formation of a joint stock company, he accepted at different times the position of President and of General Superin- tendent up to the time of his removal to this city in 1877. He was one of those who pro- moted the building of the Belt Railroad in this city and establishing the stock yards, of both of which he held the position of General Manager up to the time of the transfer of the Belt Road by lease to the Union Railroad Company, November, 1882. Mr. Newton Claypool is a native of this state and has for many years been associated with the commer- cial interests of this city. For some time he held a position in the pay department of the Belt Railroad Company, extending to the time of its transfer to the Union Railway Com- pany, besides his active association with the present mills since 1881. Mr. A. C. Grooms, the present bookkeeper and cashier, is a native . of Kentucky and came to this city in 1850. He was for some years bookkeeper for the firm of Creighton & Browning, (now Brown- ing & Slone) one of the first wholesale houses of this city. He became connected with these mills when first built and through all admin- istrations has faithfully held his post. THE PEOPLES CO-OPERATIVE RAIL- WAY COMPANY OF AMERICA. To inspire earful thought and investigation, a presentation in brief of an undertaking which is the sequence of thoroughly matured thoughts of one of our prominent citizens, is the main object of this article. "The People's Co-operative Company of America" implies an organization, with fixed constitution and by-laws, for the accomplishment of specific objects, in which community of interests are assured and vast undertakings are accom- plished, subject to no monopoly, but which remain intact with each member of the organ- ization. , THE PROPOSITIOJSt Is, the organization of a company (which has already been duly incorporated) for the pur- pose of constructing a narrow gauge railroad, which shall be trans continental, extending from New York City in the East, thence to Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago, thence to San Francisco and Los Angelos, Cal.; also com- mencing at Detroit, extending through this city, thence to Cincinnati and New Orleans, striking six of the principal water towns from the Atlantic to the Pacific and connecting the Lakes with the Gulf, through the chief cities of the interior, embracing a distance of 10,000 miles and double track. To accomplish this it is proposed to issue stock in sums of $50, $100, $500 and $1,000, comprising eight series ; the first seven series at $25,cx>o,ooo each, to be sold at from 60 to 90 cents on the $1 ; the eightth series to be sold at 95 cents on the dollar, and to become a currency for trans- portation or fare to the holder. Bonds, when issued, are to be convertible and redeemable upon the same principles of government bonds. The amount of capital stock will be regulated at the rate of $35,000 per mile, and the road at no time to be bonded for more than $io,ooo per mile, and these bonds, when required, to be but temporary and redeemed by stock. All stock taken is to be subject to CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 627 the payment of five or ten per cent, down, with assessments of 5 per cent, bearing 30 days notice when required to meet current expenses. The whole policy of this enterprise is to se- cure the grandest railway system on the con- tinent, upon the most economic basis, and to secure its control and ownership with the peo- ple under such rules and regulations as shall efifectually prevent its ever becoming a mono- poly or falling into the hands of monopolists, involving community of interests and co-ope- ration. Every officer or employe of the road i« to be an owner of stock or bonds, and a certain per cent, of his salary will be retained monthly and applied to the payment of said stock or bonds. These features will distinctly be explained in the constitution and by-laws, which are now published and to be obtained of Mr. Emi Kennedy, No. i^yi East Washington St. The People's Co-operation Company of America embraces an organization whose ob- jects and purposes are so broad and compre- hensive in their scope as to require careful thought before the mind will clearly recognize its thorough practicability, and it is the object of this article to suggest investigation trom all quarters of the continent. It is one of such cosmopolitan proportions and yet subject to individual interests as to have originated in no country on the globe outside of America, where no fields are too broad and no demands too great to be compassed. The projector and organizer, Emi Kennedy, Esq., of this city, has ailready established his ability as an organ- izer of practical associations, whose scope and influence extend to all portions of the country, so that incredulity and skepticism are dis- armed, and none who know of him will charge him with visionary tendency. As to his enterprise, as one of our representative business men the reader is referred to an arti- cle in this work relating to his business, which is supplemented with a brief notice of his personal career, also notice of the Trans-Con- tinental. In addition to his recognized ability as an organizer, which is unsurpassed, he is possessed of an anylitical mind, which com- pretiends the minor details which enter into the organization of societies and embrace all the practical minutia of each department in the ultimate result. In addition to the em- bodiment of all these features embraced in the "People's Co-operative Company of Amer- ica" to insure harmony, solidity and perpetuity he has perfected the plans of operation in the building of the Narrow Gauge Trans-Conti- nental Railway, embracing costs of survey, grading, bridging, ties, steel rails, supply of rolling stock, compiled trom authentic infor- mation, which demonstrates its practicability and eventual financial success in its operation. Knowing his energy, ability and reputation for success in whatever is undertaken, we shall claim for the plans Stnd purposes of this organization the fullest public consideration. It is an exhibition of genius of the highest order; it is cosmopolitan in its scope and ac- complishments, and it is philanthropic in its communistic interests and co-operative pur- poses. HORNE'S ELECTRO-MAGNETIC BELT, J. G. R. BoYCE, Agent for Indiana, 62 North Pennsylvania St. After years of medical practice and a thor- ough study of the subject of electricity. Dr. W. J. Home of San Francisco, Cal., was able to comprehend its importance as a remedial agent, and in 1879 was successful in discover- ing and inventing the Electro-Magnetic Belt, which has proven its efficiency in thousands of cases of diseases and disorders in which the old systems have failed to give relief. Convinced by practical demonstrations and the thousands of genuine testimonials of its reliability and efficiency, Mr. J. G. R. Boyce secured the agency for the state of Indiana for the Electric Belt and Truss and established his office in January, 1883, in the Condit Block, No. 19 South Meridian St., removmg in April to No. 62 North Pennsylvania St., where those interested will secure all desired information by calling in person at his parlors on the second floor, or by making inquiry by mail. The Electric Belt will cure the following dis- eases : Pains in the back, hips, head or limbs, nervous debility, lumbago, general debility, rheumatism, paralysis, neuralgia, sciatica, dis- eases of the kidneys, spinal diseases, torpid liver, gout, sexual exhaustion, asthma, heart disease, dyspepsia, constipation, erysipelas, in- digestion, sexual weakness, catarrh, epilepsy, piles, dumb ague, and almost any disorder of the human system, its power and efficiency being in its supply of the needed element to secure activity and produce a normal and healthy condition of all the functions of the body and is guaranteed the only genuine elec- trical appliance in the world which has yet attained the desired results. It cures diseases by generating a continuous current of elec- tricity throughout the human system, allaying all nervousness immediately, and producing a new circulation of the life forces — the blood, imparting vigor, strength, energy and health, when all other treatment has failed. The Electric Belt is applied in a new and scientific manner, generating the electric current into the spinal column, which is the center of all the nerves of the entire system, and the other pole on the abdomen, thus passing the elec- tricity directly through the body, permeating every nerve tissue and muscle in it; sharpen- ing the appetite, assisting digestion, purifying the blood, eqiializing the circulation, relieving 628 STATE OF INDIANA. constipation ; iij fact, reinvigorating the entire system in a healthy, normal condition, physi- cally, mentally, etc. The superiority of Horn's Electro- Magnetic Belt is designated by the following points: It is the most powerful belt ever invented ; it is more easily controlled ; it is the only belt which can produce a con- tinuous current of electricity and retains its power for days at a time; it produces a large quantity of electricity having low tension, and yet traverses the whole body with strong com- plete circuits ; the belt is stronger in its con- struction and more durable than any other; it is the lightest battery ever manufactured of the same power, weighing only seven ounces ; it requires no strong acids to charge or renew the power, as it is charged with water and vinegar, half and half; hence the linen and body is not soiled or poisoned, as with other belts; it is the only belt in the world which conveys the electricity through the body and on the nerves; it is the only belt that will cure all diseases that is claimed by it to cure; it is cheaper than any other belt in the world, as it will wear out six of any other belt; it is ap- plied to the body in a new and scientific man- ner, reaching the poles and nervous centers of the human system; printed directions accom- pany each belt, giving full instructions how to wear it. Those afflicted will find Mr. Boyce ready to explain the modus operandi and im- part all information desired. INDIANAPOLIS VARNISH WORKS, Ebner, Aldag &, Co., Cor. Ohio and Pine Sts. These works were established upon a com- paratively small scale in 1870, located at the corner ol Ohio and Pine Sts. The buildings and facilities have from time to time been largely increased, and how embrace one build- ing 16x80 feet, one 30x48 feet, one 18x60, and two 18x65 '^^t '" dimensions and the grounds cover an area of about half a square. About fifteen assistants are employed, while two members of the firm and one traveling sales- man represent the house in various sections of the United States. The products of the In- dianapolis Varnish Company embrace more than twenty varieties of standard coach var- nishes, which are neatly put up in cans run- ning from one, two, three, five and ten gallons, boxed, or jacket cans, quarter barrels, half barrels or barrels. The varnishes put up by this house have been thoroughly tested and are pronounced the best and most reliable in the market. They also make a specialty of a reliable substitute shellac, to be used in the place of spirits alcohol, shellac, etc. Their circulars with full explanation, and catalogues with abundant testimonials, will be promptly mailed on application, and orders promptly and reliably filled. Mr. John Ebner is a na- tive of Germany and was born in 1836; came to the United States in 1859, landing at New York, subsequently coming to this city. Dur- ing the war he enlisted in the Union cause and was wounded at the battle of Bulls Run, after which, on account of disability, he re- ceived an honorable discharge. Mr. Charles. Aldag was born in Oberkirchen, Prussia, in 1826, and came to this country in 1849, land- ing at Baltimore, and came direct to this city. He engaged in the boot and shoe trade, and his personal notice will be found in connection with that enterprise. Mr. Andrew Kramer is a native of Prussia and was born near Cassel in 1841. He came to this country with his parents when quite young, and located in Cuyahoga County, O., coming to this city in 1858. In 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, and participated in many eventful engagements and marches and was for some months a prisoner in Anderson- ville and other prison pens of the South, suffering many hardships and privations, through which he became reduced to about one hundred pounds in weight. He was dis- charged at Pulaski, Tenn., June 15, 1865. Mr. August Aldag was born at Oberkirchen, Prus- sia, in 1831, coming to America in 1854. ^^ learned the boot and shoe trade with .his father and was engaged in this business up to the organization of the present company. The trade of this house aggregates more than $125,000 per annum. RUSSELL & MERRIFIELD, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Engines, Threshing Machines, Saw- mills, ETC., 57 West Washington St. For many years contributing to the supply of the most perfect agricultural implements of this class, this firm have recently taken an ad- vance step in securing the control of a mount- ed straw stacker, patents secured by Mr. C. E. Merrifield, which letters patent are numbered and dated respectively: No. 257,556, May 9, 1882, and No. 268,514, December 5, 1882. The mounted straw stacker controlled by this com- pany is the result of a thorough comprehen- sion of the requirements of our advanced civilization, and is inevitably destined to take its place side by side with the thresher in all sections of this and foreign countries. Ta give a correct idea of the perfection of this new device we append the following descrip- tion. This machine is mounted on four wheels, the hind ones being thirty-four inches high, the front ones thirty inches high and so constructed that they will turn short under the machine if necessary. The running gear, or main frame, is built mostly of 2x3 inch tough oak or ash, and so trussed and braced that it is undoubtedly the strongest machine of its size and weight ever offered to the farm- ing public. The main frame is constructed with inclined side rails, upon which rests a carriage which carries a turn table. The car- riage has small rollers under it, and is wound up by a crank and windless with wire rope to give the necessary height when in operation, or let down for transportation, as shown in the cuts. Upon the turn table are standards, and on these rests the lower end of the straw car- rier. The carrier is in two sections— the lower CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 629 ■section being twelve feet long and the upper •one ten feet long. When put up for operation the lower end of the carrier is about ten feet from the ground, and the upper end can be .e to this estab- lishment, was the invention by Mr. Cox of the Excelsior Feed Steamer, here showi of which is so constructed that free access is had to the space between the box and shell to clean out scale and sediment. Plate "B" has a grove in the top which carries a packing in the bottom of the grove and fits over the lower edge of the shell and fire box, being bolted there by stays "H." The shell is hinged to the base "A" by unhinging "D," and by disconnecting feed pipes "E" and "I," the boiler can be tipped back and the plate "B" quickly removed, leaving space between fire box aud shell entirely open to be cleaned. Cock "G" with pipe and hose is to conduct the steam to barrel or tank containg the feed to be cooked. For farmers, dairy men and stock raisers this is invaluable. Its great excellence consists in its ingenious construction, afford- ing ready and easy facilities for removing deposits of lime, mud and scale, preventing thereby unnece.'sary repairs and loss from change of feed or stock. It is a self feeder, supplying itself with water from barrel, as shown in cut, without the aid of force pump or injector, and is a rapid steam generator, consuming but little fuel, and has many other excellent features. Cox's Steam Sdrgum or Sugar Pan is another invention of rare ex- cellence. This can be used in connection with the above or for any detached service, and is the cheapest and most economical device in the world. These articles are manufactured only by this company and all inquiry concern- ing fuller information can be had by address- ing as above. The following is copied from the Indiana Farmer : Mr. Jotaa A. M. Cox, of this city, is the patentee -and munutitcturerof a wvou^bt iro 1 feed steamer and stBHm sorgum pan. His teed steamers are rap- idly taking tbe place of the cheap and itaugerons cast iron ones made in the East. Mr. Chas. W. Bag- gerly, of tfiis city, alter trying one, bays it ousts less than tbe cast iron for fuel, does tbe work bet- ter, and there is no danver of explosion or crack- ing. No good farmer should be without one. His steam sorgum pan does not require % fur- nacH, can be nsed anywhere, never scorches and is the handsomest pan made. The long practical experience of the pro- prietor of these works and the personal atten- tion he gives to the business, insures the execution of work not only upon as reasona- ble terms as any contemporaneous house, but also guarantees the most perfect execution. Steam power is employed and the best facili- ties cnjoj'ed for the prompt execution of all contracts in the most efficient manner. From six to twelve assistants and experienced work- men here find employment, and the works cannot fail to secure the attention of all those interested in the construction or repair of arti- cles made here. Mr. John A. M. Cox, the proprietor, is a native of this state and was born in New Albany in 1842. After working at his trade for about two years with hir father he enlisted on April 23d, 1861, in Company A, I2th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, which regi- ment was sent to Evansville to blockade the river at that point and prevent contraband transportation. The regiment was afterwards ' sent to Virginia, where it was assigned chiefly to picket duty up to the time of expiration of one year's service. Subsequently Mr. Cox was given command of a detachment of troops for exchange of prisoners at Vicksburg in 1862 and was afterwards appointed by the President to the marine service on the Missis- sippi River, his boat and its soldiers being the first to touch the. banks, July 4th, 1863, upon 632 STATE OF INDIANA. its surrender to General Grant, the fleet hav- ing co-operated in the seige. At the expira- tion of his second term of service he entered the First Army Corps of Veterans, under com- mand of General Hancock, v^here he was chiefly on detached duty under General Hooker in New York City, holding the posi- tion of First Lieutenant. He was given the position of Judge Advocate of General Court Marshal for the trial of those against whom charges still remained at the close of the war. With an honorable record through nearly five years service he was mustered out at Wash- ington City, March 21st, 1866. Mr. Cox then returned to civil life, coming directly to this city, where he completed his trade and served about eight years with the predecessors of Sinker, Davis & Co., most of the time as foreman of the sheet iron department. He was afterward employed in other works, but subsequently returned to Sinker, Davis &Co., where he was employed up to the time of commencing his present business. He has held the position of foreman in leading manu- factories and is a skilled as well as experienced workman. INDIANAPOLIS PUMP COMPANY, No. 90 North Delaware St. One of the most successful devices pro- duced for the raising of water by the methods of suction pumps is found in the improved pump manufactured by the Indianapolis Pump Company, patented by Mr. L. D. Railsback, letters patent bearing date as recently as May, 1882. This pump is worthy of special notice as one which promises to become a public favorite. It possesses the following admira- ble advantages over all others: ti^o sized cylinder and double acting force pump, which commend it to public notice. This company also make a specialty of handling at whole- sale and retail all kinds of iron nozzles, hand engines and similar articles in this line, to which the attention of the public is respect- fully invited. The officers of the company are: John Coburn, President; C. K. Merrifield, Secretary and Treasurer, and I-. D. Railsback, Superintendent and patentee. RUSSELL & ^ON, Brass and Iron Foundry, Nos. 20 and 22 Biddle St. This house was founded in 1863 by Mr. Martin B. Springer. In 1866 Mr. Russell, Sr., became associated with Mr. Springer, and shortly afterwards the partnership was dis- solved and Mr. Russell continued the business. In 1 868 the present firm was organized and the manufacture of brass castings introduced. In 1869 the foundry was removed to the cor- ner of Market and Davidson Sts. until 1877, when the present Iscation was occupied, where one building 40x90 feet in dimensions and one story in height, one two story building 30x40, and numerous other structures and sheds, with ample yard space, are occupied for man- ufacturing purposes. From seven to ten as- sistants are regularly employed. Mr. David Russell, Sr., is a native of iScotland and was born in 1822. His parents died when he was quite young, and at the age of eight years he was compelled to earn his own livelihood by working in a coal mine. He subsequently- learned the trade of moulder, becoming an expert workman, and came to America in 1849, landing at Quebec, Canada, and first locating at West Troy, N. Y., where he se- cured employment at his trade until 1851, when in company with other parties he en- gaged in business for himself, establishing malleable iron works at that place. In 1854 he removed to Milwaukee, Wis., where he re- mained until 1S58, when he located in Cincih- cinnati, where he worked at his trade for about two years and then remisved to Newport, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn., in each of which cities he was employed in the iron business. In 1861 he became a resident of Indianapolis and accepted a position in the shops of Hasselman & Vinton, with whom he remained for three years, and then was employed at the Sinker works until 1866. During the summer of 1882 he revisited Scotland for about two months, returning in September, 1882. By his own industry, skill and ability Mr. Russell has, un- aided by money influence, attained his present enviable rank. His son and business asso- ciate, Mr. David Russell, Jr., is a native of Troy, N. Y., and was born in 1852. He ac- companied his parents to the various places mentioned above, and came to this city at the same time. He is also a skilled and expe- rienced practical worker in metals and learned his trade under his father, with whom he has been associated as a partner since 186S. EMI KENNEDY, Regalia and Paraphernalia, 13^ East Washington St. The establishment now conducted by Mr. Emi Kennedy is one of the oldest and most favorably known in the West, having had its origin many years ago upon a comparatively small scale. In the spring of 1878 Mr. Ken- nedy succeeded Mr. Alex. Gardner in the management of the business, and as he enjoys a wide acquaintance and influence in society circles the trade has considerably inci'eased since that time and now extends to all sec- tions of the United States and Canada. Mr. Kennedy carries in stock and manufactures to ordei- a great variety of articles in this line, including regalia, paraphernalia, emblems, badges, banners and jewels, fixtures and sup- plies of every description, making a particular specialty of K. of H. and O. of C. F. supplies, of which orders he is a prominent member. He is also sole agent for the sale of Sloane's certificate of membership. He occupies for business and manufacturing purposes four rooms, comprising the entire portion of the third floor of the Citizens' National Bank Building, at No. 131^ East Washington St., employing from three to five assistants and transacting a large and steadily increasing CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 633 business. Mr. Kennedy is a native of Hardin County, O., and in early life he learned the trade of carpenter and builder, which he fol- lowed for several yenrs. He formerly resided at Rochester, Ind., and came to this city about ifive years ago, where his business and execu- tive ability have found broader fields and ampler scope. In addition to being a member of several other societies, he occupies the re- sponsible position of Supreme Treasurer in the Order of Chosen Friends and Past Supreme Justice in the Order of Iron Hall. Mr. Ken- nedy was the founder of the now widely known "Order of the Iron Hall," which in two years from its inception had a member- ship of over s,ooo The following extracts are from the Family Friend : With this issue wo present our readers with a likeness of Mr. Emi Kenneily, Supreme Treasurer of the order, and to whose persistent efforts and unwavering faith to the present day our Order in a great meusure owes its existence. His acts, writings and words of cheer and encouragement have proven tu his many ilistant. yet very near, friends that his path through life establishes the fact that he is indeed it man of the present day, with well developed ideas of progress. He has not sought either wealth or notoriety for himself, but Jbas always advocated and advanced the best possi- ble means of assisting humanity to more equally divide their burdens. His connection with the Order of Chosen Friends daces back a little mori- than lour years and may be stated as follows: In the first week in June, 1878 he was solicited by brother Alcon to assist in the formation of an order like the O. C. F., and in less than 15 minutes his clear mind had grasped the situation, his eagle eye seeing in the embryo order the germs of success and great future utility, and at the third meeting, held June 8th, Brother AU-on was accompanied by a quiet, gentlemanly looking young stranger, whom he introduced as Brother Kennedy. He was elected Supreme Assistant (now Vice) Councilor at the organization of the Supreme Council, and re- clecied to the same pusition at the £rst annual session, A vacancy occurring in the K>fflce of >!upreme 'treasurer, at the request of the Executive Committee, hi; resigned his office of Supreme Assistant Councilor that he might ac- •cept the more laborous and responsible one of Supreme Treasurer, tendered him by Supreme •Councilor Beharrell, and for which he is so emi- nently fitted. Assuming his new duties January 17, 18H0, with a determination to keep the credit ot the order -'A Mo. 1," he placed his own private means at its disposal and promptly met all claims ibioughc against it, advanring at times in this way from his own private funds as much as ¥5,000 for payment of its bills. In December last, when the affairs of the order 'demanded that a representative of the Supremo •Council should go to i.aliiornia, Brother Kennedy was selected by the Exec. Committee to go to that state and restore order out ot the chaos. Uu was de- .tfined, first by the sickness of himself, afterward .of his child, until the last of January in getting started. But once there, his fearlessness in speak- ing and acting for the right, mid his gentlemanly imanner of meeting the assaults ot his opponents, won lor him the applause ot all, inspired greater confidence in the order aad gave it a standing for fair dealing and security among the best citizens •of that Golden State, of which We may well be p oud. THE BRUNSWICK HOTEL, W. & J. M. Swart, Prop.'s, Circle St. Among the numerous hoslelries which have given to the city a widespread reputation for its excellent accommodation, none are entitled to more favorable consideration than this house, located on Circle St., opposite to and overlooking Circle Park. The buildirig used for hotel purposes was erected especially for and has been occupied as a hotel for the past seven years and came into the possession of its present popular proprietors in i88o, who have since made many important improvements and completely renovated and refurnished it throughout, introducing all the modern im- provements, including electric lights. The building is a substantial four story brick struc- ture with basement and 75x100 feet in dimen- sions. On the first floor is situated a hand- somely furnished and conveniently arranged office, a commodious dining room with a seat- ing capacity for 100 guests, reading and writ- ing rooms and billiard parlors, check and baggage rooms. On the second floor are ele- gantly furnished parlors, reception rooms and apartments en suite, while the entire third and fourth floors are occupied for guest cham- bers, all en suite. The basement floor is used for barber shop and bath rooms, gentlemen's wash room and closets and for the kitchen, culinary and laundry departments, the entire building being used exclusively for hotel pur- poses. The "Brunswick" contains 75 rooms exclusive of those required for the help, which are all furnished in approved modern style and heated by grates or stoves, with the exception of the office, parlors, reception and dining ro3ms and halls, which are heated by steam. Two spacious flights of stairs, easy of ascent, connect each floor and every precaution has been taken to guard against accidents by flre. One hundred and fifty guests can here find ample accommodations at one time and the average number entertained at ordinary times is 115. The rates have been reduced to popu- lar prices of $2.00 per day. The tables are at all times supplied with the choicest viands and luxuries which the market affords, served in the most inviting manner by polite attendants, and the cuisine is under the immediate super- vision of skilled cooks. Mr. J. H. and W. Swart are natives of Schenectady County, N. Y., where the latter was born in 1852, the for- mer in 1847. Both brothers have an extended hotel experience. As caterers to the traveling public, the Swart Brothers are deservedly pop- ular. They have followed this branch of industry the greater portion of their lives, as did also their father and grandfather. Pre- vious to embarking in their present hotel en- terprise they conducted the well known "Myers House," of Schenectady, N. Y., "Read- ing House," Niles, Mich., "Avenue House," Evanston, 111., "Gait House," Sterling, 111., "Lake House," iBuena Vista, Col. Through the present able management the "Brunswick Hotel" is worthy of special recognition among the leading hotels of the Capital City. 634 STATE OF INDIANA. AMICABLE INVESTMENT COMPANY, No. 34 Circle St. Among the various plans of investment which have received the cordial commenda- tion of financial experts, none have met with greater favor than those upon which the oper- ations of the Amicable Investment Company of Indianapolis are based, by means of which members at a comparatively small outlay are enabled to receive $i,ooo in one year. The plans upon which this company work are sim- ple and readily comprehended and will be cheerfully explained in detail by any officer or agent of the company, or circulars containing full particulars will be furnished to interested parties upon applicaticm. This is not life in- surance, but an investment of such a character that it cannot fail to be safe, amicable and equitable. This company was incorporated under the laws of the state of Indiana, Decem- ber 5, 1881, and its members and officers are well known business men. The present offi- cers of the company are as follows: Joseph Beattey, President, Indianapolis; P. Camp- bell, Vice President, Wabasha, Minn.; Dr. C. T. Bedford, Secretary, Indianapolis; Robert H. Rees, Treasurer, Indianapolis; S. Loveless, Gen'l Manager, Indianpolis. The Directors are as follows : Jos. Beattey, Dr. C. T. Bedford, P. Campbell, Robert H. Rees and S. Loveless. The operations of the company now extend into 12' states, and energetic agents can find remunerative employment. Correspondence is solicited and full particulars as to its modus operandi and inducements ofTered will be fur- nished by the Secretary, Dr. C. T. Bedford, No. 34 Circle St., Indianapolis. JOHNSON, DANLEY & CO., Manufacturers of Boys' Express Wagons and Excelsior, Nos. 366 to 380 West Market St. This firm was organized January i, 1881, as successors to J . B. Johnson & Sons, by whom the business was originally established one year previously. Their specialty is the manu- facture of improved styles of boys' wagons of all sizes, which are known to the trade all over the Union as the "Hoosier" express wagons. The firm are also sole proprietors of the In- dianapolis Excelsior Company in the same building, and under the same general manage- ment is carried on the manufacture of superior grades of excelsior for upholsterers' use. The principal building is thoroughly equipped with special machinery, operated by water power supplied from the canal. This is the most ex- tensive establishment of its kind in the West, and its annual products, approximating $40,- 000 in value, are shipped in car load lots to all sections of the Union. The individual mem- bers of the firm as at present organized are J. B. Johnson, M. Danley, W. H. Johnson and O. B. Johnson. The entire management of the works devolves upon Mr. J. B. Johnson, who is a native of Morgan County, Ind., and was born September 13, 1830, coming to this city in 1872. GRUBB, PAXTON & CO., Insurance Agents, Brokers and Ad- justers, No. 31 Circle St. This firm, which was established in 1869,. are special agents for the following well known and reliable companies, viz. ; The Argentine, of Denver and Indianapolis; the Lorillard, of New York City; the Rochester German, of Rochester, N. Y.; Lloyd's Plate Glass Insur- ance Association, of New York, and the Man- hattan Life Insurance Company, of New York, and also transact a brokerage business- with 50 reliable companies, enabling them .to- place large lines at the most advantageous rates. During the past 13 years they have received in premiums more than $450,000 and. have paid losses amounting to over $160,000. In addition to placing insurance and writing:, policies, this firm makes a specialty of adjust- ing and settling all claims for losses under- their policies. Since the inception of their en- terprise every loss sustained has been adjusted, bv them without delay or litigation to the sat- isfaction of the assured. The individual mem- bers of this representative firm are W. C. Grubb, R. S. Paxton's heirs and Anton J. Van Deinse. Messrs. Grubb, Paxton & Co. are also- agents for the National Line of ocean steam- ers, and offer the lowest rates of passage to or- from European ports by this reliable and pop- ular line. E. C. ATKINS & CO., Manufacturers of Saws and Deal- ers IN Mill Supplies, Nos. 206 to 2i5' South Illinois St. The foundation of this flourishing industry dates back to 1857, the founder having been Mr. Ellas C. Atkins, who selected Indiana- polis as a cite for a saw manufactory because- of the abundant timber surrounding it. His beginning was most modest and unpretending, as became a man with a capital of only $300- in money. At the outset fortune appeared to be against him, for twice was his little estab- lishment destroyed by fire; but he early estab- lished a reputation for furnishing a thoroughly- reliable article at a fair price and his business began to prosper, so that in i865, needing an increased capital, he associated with himself Messrs. Knippenberg & Kappes. In 1872 Mr. Atkins visited England, in order to obtain better stock than was obtainable at that time in this country, and succeeding, on his returm began the manufacture of the now widely known Silver Steel Diamond Cross Cut Saws, of which the firm are the sole makers. These- saws are recognized by the trade generally as- beingr the best in the market. In January^ 1S81, the firm was reorganized, Messrs. George- W. Atkins, Walter L. Gallup and Merritt A. Potter being admitted to partnership by Mr. Ellas C. Atkins. The works have occupied the same grounds since i860, and the plant has grown with the growth of the trade, until now it is one of the largest and best equipped industrial establishments in the country. Here- CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 635 one hundred and thirty-five workmen are em- ployed under the personal supervision of members of the firm. The eq\iipment of ma- chinery, much of it the invention of the senior partner, is the very best made, the patents for which are owned by the firm. The methods used in tempering, straightening and grinding saws are the latest and most improved and are the outgrowth of Mr. Atkins' long experience and constant study. Only the finest grade of saw steel is used and every saw is tested and warranted perfect in every respect. The build- ings occupied are substantial and conveniently arranged brick structures. The annual busi- ness now reaches $400,000, and is increasing from year to year. To supply the wants of customers they carry a full stock of files, gum- mers, emery wheels, belting, saw mandrels, swages and every description of mill supplies. Mr. E. C. Atkins was born in Bristol, Conn., in 1833, and learned his trade with his father, who was one of the first saw manufacturers in this country. INDIANAPOLIS STEAM BRUSH WORKS, . Peter F. Bryce, Proprietor, 14 and 16 East South St. most approved style, hair and cloth brushes* unsurpassed in quality and finish by any con- temporaneous house in the country, scrubbing brushes, whitewash, paint and varnish brushes, horse brushes, counter dusters, etc. These goods find a ready sale throughout Indiana and Illinois and as far west as Kansas, the house being represented by two traveling salesmen, while the annual transactions will range from $30,000 to $50,000. The mechan- ical department is under the constant super- vision of Mr. W. S. Walker, late of the Franklin, Pa., Brush Works, an experienced workman whose long association with this manufacturing industry guarantees the most finished and substantial work. The general superintendency of the business operations devolves upon Mr. George H. Bryce, who is a native of Cincinnati, O , where he was born in 1852. He came to this city with his parents in 1870, and has since been in the employ and associated with his father up to the time of assuming his present specific duties. Mr. Peter F. Bryce, the proprietor, is extensively engaged in a branch of trade to which he gives his personal attention, noticed elsewhere in this work. This enterprise was inaugurated in 1677 by Mr. McMurry, and came into the possession of Mr. Peter F. Bryce the following year, since which time important improvements have been made. The aim of the proprietor has been to produce a reliable grade of goods rather than to compete in price with cheap houses, and for this purpose the most efficient machinery and appliances have been brought into requisition and competent mechanical skill employed, embracing steam power, en- abling these works to compete successfully with any similar establishment in this country where true excellence and values are taken into consideration. The premises include an office, general workroom, gluing room, finish- ing room, stock room, sample room and ware- room, embracing a space of about looxioo feet in dimensions. Employment is given to from twenty-five to thirty-five assistants in the various departments in the production of standard brushes, embracing shoe brushes of JOHN bCUDDER, Livery, Sale and Feed Stable, No. 36 West Ohio St. This business which was established in 1877 by its present proprietor, combines not only a completely equipped livery stable, but an ex- change stable, for the purchase and sale of trotting stock, draft and carriage horses, and a general boarding and feed stable, where own- ers of horses can have them properly cared for at reasonable rates. The premises at this location cover a ground space of 45x202^ feet, upon which is erected a substantial and cotnmodious building, and has ample accom- modations for sixty horses. The livery de- partment is supplied with a first class stock of horses and carriages, and seven hostlers and assistants are employed. Mr. Scudder is a native of Ohio and was born six miles east of Cincinnati, June 8, 1840. In 1S56 he came to Indianapolis, and has been identified with the livery business in this city since 1867. 636 STATE OF INDIANA. D. BLACKMORE & CO., Flour and Grain Commission Mer- chants, Low Grades Flour a Spe- cialty, Room 20, Chamber of Com- merce. This representative firm was formed in 1872 for the transaction of a general commission business in grain, flour, hay and mill feed, and their transactions have reached an immense aggregate, with business connections extend- ing to all sections of the United States and Canada. The leading specialty for which this firm has acquired a national reputation is in handling the "low grades" of flour and they were the first in the city to make this a special branch of business. Previous to their enga- ging in this special line the low grades had but little sale outside of the city and no fixed price or standard value. It is now shipped by Messrs. Blackmore & Co. in large lots and commands a ready sale in the East- ern markets at prices guided by its grade and ■quality. This firm are prepared at all times to make liberal cash advances on consignments ■of grain and fiour and prompt returns ana re- mittances guaranteed, or when preferred will buy flour direct. Mr. Dawson Blackmore is a native and lifelong resident of this state and was born at Madison, JeflFerson County, in 1S12. He was the first white child born in that now prosperous and thriving town, then a frontier village of only 300 or 400 inhabi- tants. Mr. C. W. Blackmore, his partner and business associate, was born in the same town in 1853. During their connection with the important commercial interests of Indianapo- lis, this firm has gained an enviable reputation for prompt and honorable dealing. HUEBNER & MUELLER, Architects, Room 22 Brandon Block, East Washington St. This well known architectural firm has been in existence since 1879, and during that time have designed and erected a large number of public edifices and handsome private dwel- lings, among which may be mentioned two ■churches at Greencastle, the handsome Public Hall in the same town, the Infirmary in Put- nam County and the Berkshire Life Insurance building and Catholic Academy at New Al- bany. The large ice house and bottling shop of the C. F. Schmidt Brewing Company was •designed and erected by this firm. They also built Maus' Brewery and the additional build- ing used in connection with the brewery, together with two large stores and a dwelling Tiouse for Mr. Maus. Mr. H. R. Huebner, the senior member of the firm, is a native of Dres- den, Saxony, and was born in the year 1834. He studied architecture at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts, thereby gaining a thorough practical and theoretical knowledge entire floors, each 22x50 feet in dimensions,, are occupied for sales and manufacturing pur- . poses, and from ten to fifteen assistants are employed in the different departments. Mrs. Bristow has perfected arrangements with the leading importers, jobbers and modistes by which she receives the latest styles and de- signs of fashionable hats and bonnets simul- taneously with their appearance in the eastern cities, and her stock is at all times complete in new and desirable lines of hats and bonnets, ribbons, flowers, feathers, laces, trimmings, etc. This is the only house in the city manu- facturing plaster blocks and casts for forming and pressing hats and bonnets, and special attention is devoted to bleaching, coloring and pressing ladies' hats and bonnets in the latest style. This house was established bj' Mrs- Bristow in 1878, and an annual business is now transacted closely approximating $10,000. PROBST & SCHAD, Groceries, Feed, Meat and Wood, Corner Tennessee and Fifth Sts. This business was established in August, i88x. The firm carry a choice assortment of the best varieties of staple and fancy family groceries, provisions, produce, etc. They also conduct a meat market, where may be found at all times the best varieties of fresh, salt and smoked meats, sausages, bologna, etc. An adjoining room 20x20 feet in diniensions, is used for the storage of family fiour, meal, mill feed, etc., and a spacious basement is devoted to the general storage of heavey merchandise, duplicate stock, etc. In addition to the de- partments above enumerated, these gentlemen also carry on a hay and straw baling depart- ment. The average valuation of stock in the various departments is not less than $3,000, and the annual sales will range from $35,000 to $40,000. Mr. W. J. Probst is a native and lifelong resident of Indiana and was born in 1848. Mr. Gottlieb Schad is a native of New York State and was born in 1853. He has been associated with the grocery trade since he was fourteen years of age and is thorough- ly conversant with all its requirements. CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 645 JoirinalBiiiMing Circle Street; NI Corner of Market The dibCO\erv ot the action of chemicalb and the attempts to pioduce thiough these methods engravings upon wood and metals, however successful in rapidity of execution, have been demonstrated as impracticable, so 'far as the effort has been made, to secure fine, accurate and finished work; as the unfinished •character and coarseness unavoidable b}' this method can never satisfy those who desire perfectly executed, fine and accurate engrav- ings on wood. The only house in this city devoted to designing and executing engravings •on wood is that of Mr. H. C. Chandler, whose present location is in the Journal Building, corner Market and Circle Sts. Mr. Chandler has had many years' experience in the busi- ness, having followed it in this cit}^ for the past twenty years. In 1S76 he took possession of his present location, where he occupies two Tooms, with the most comprehensive facilities for the prompt execution of every description of fine wood engravings of public or private buildings, portraits, or mechanical devices and apparatus from original designs or photo- graphs, guaranteeing in all cases satisfaction to his patrons in the perfection and accuracy ■of work. Room No. 13 is used as his general office, where specimens of drawings and en- gravings are exhibited, while in the rear of this is a large room, occupied as workroom, where employment is given to four assistants. The character of the work done here will tear comparison with any similar esisha-tbl ment east or west. WILBER MERCANTILE AGENCY, B. G. Habing, General Agent, No. 44 North Illinois St. This agency, with headquarters in Chicago, was originally established in 1872, and the Indianapolis branch was opened the following year. The facilities for furnishing prompt, correct and reliable information as to the standing and responsibilit\ ot merchants, firms, stock companies and financial institutions in any section of the Union are unsurpassed. The President of the company is Mr. M. D. Wilber of New York, and the Secretarv, Mr. E. J. Wilber of Chicago. The Indianapolis branch is conducted under the management of Mr. B. G. Habing, as general agent. He is a native of Germany and was born in 1S42, coming to this city when but eight years old. CHRIST HAUSSERMANN, Proprietor "First and Last" Meat Market, No. 3 Shelby St. The meaning of the "First and Last" Meat Market is, that it is the first as you enter the city and the last as you leave it in this direc- tion. In September, 1SS2, Mr. Haussermann succeeded ^Ir. John Mason in this location, where he occupies a room 20x50 feet in size, containing a fine refrigerator for preserving meats during the warm season. Here is car- ried the choicest cuts of fresh meats ot every description, also salt and smoked meats, bo- logna, sausages, etc. Mr. Haussermann se- lects only first class stock and slaughters his own animals. He keeps one horse and wagon for delivery and business purposes and em- ploys one assistant in the busines. Since taking possession of this stand he has secured to it a gradually increasing trade from the best families. Mr. Christ Haussermann is a native of New Richmond, O., where he was born January i, 1S54. He learned the busi- ness in which he is engaged with his father, with whom he was for several vears associated in business before coming to this city in iSSo. He first started in business here with Mr. Jacob Woessner on this avenue. They at'ter- ward removed to No. 540 Virginia Ave., where he remained up to the time of taking possession of his present stand, when his for- mer partnership was dissolved. 646 STATE OF INDIANA. IRA B. BUGBEE, Hardwood Lumber, Penn. R. R., Bet. Home and Lincoln Ave. Among the prominent dealers who make a specialty of handling black walnut, poplar, ash, cherry and oak lumber in its various forms, we notice Mr. Ira B. Bugbee, whose ofBce and yards are located on the Penn R. R., between Home and Lincoln Ave., the lat- ter covering an area of 200x200 feet, upon which are constanntly stocked in process of seasoning and for shipment immense piles of the various kinds, averaging in measurement not less than 200,000 feet. This lumber is pro- cured direct from manufacturers in this and adjoining states and is shipped to dealers and consumers in carload lots to all sections of the Union, especially to the Eastern States. This business was first established at this location in 1878 upon a comparatively small scale, but the trade has steadily increased with each suc- ceeding year until it will now bear favorable comparison with that of any contemporaneous establishment in the West. Mr. Bugbee was born near Augusta, Me., in 1855. HERMAN BAMBERGER, Hats, Caps and Furs, No. 16 East Washington St. This well known house has for nearly a quarter of a century been one of the familiar landmarks of the Capital City. It was origin- ally established in 1S60 by Mr. Bamberger on a comparatively small scale, and its trade has steadily increased with each succeeding year. The premises occupied at the location above named embrace the commodious three story brick building 16x90 feet in dimensions, where is constantly carried the largest and most com- plete assortment ot hats, caps, furs and gloves to be found in the dity, selected by Mr. Bam- berger with an express view to the require- ments of his city and country trade. Mr. Bamberger is a native of Germany and was born in 1837. He came to this city when but a boy and commenced business on his own account with a very moderate capital, but with a determination to Jead rather than to compete with his contemporaries in this line. G. J. MILLER, Groceries and Provisions, Nos. 600 and 602 North West St. This business was established in 1876. A salesroom 18x60 feet in dimensions is occupied, where is carried the choicest varieties of sta- ple and fancy groceries, and in an adjoining apartment 18x30 feet in size a fine stock of the choicest brands of foreign and American wines, brandies, gins, rums, whiskies, ales, beer, etc., which he offers by the quart or gallon for family or medicinal use at the very lowest rates. The stock in each department is complete and of the best and closely approx- imates $20,000. Mr. Miller is a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., and was born May 7, 1845. He became a resident of Indianapolis in 1873. C. H. O'BRIEN, Wholesale Tobacco and Cigars, No. 50 South Illinois St. In 1868 the firm of O'Brien & Kelley was- formed for the purpose of transacting a gen- eral wholesale and retail business in cigars and tobacco, and their first year's transactions- aggregated only about $5,000. In 1875 Mr. C. H. O'Brien succeeded to the entire control and management of the business, and under his management the trade has steadily in- creased and the receipts for 1882 reached more than $35,000, an increase of more than 500 per cent, in fourteen years. From 150,000 to 200,000 cigars are constantly carried in stock. He carries the products of other factories, among which we may especially mention "The Captain" and "Four Brothers," recog- nized as the leading five cent cigar in this market. In addition to an extensive wholesale trade throughout the states of Indiana, Illinois and Ohio, Mr. O'Brien enjoys a flourishing retail trade. Mr. O'Brien is a native of Ire- land and was born in. 1837. He has however been for many years a resident of Indianapolis. TUNE'S OYSTER AND DINING ROOMS, Nos. 25 and 27 North Illinois St. This is the leading establishment ot its kind in Indianapolis and is the recognized head- quarters for first class meals or lunches, which are served at all hours of the day or night in the . highest style of culinary art. This res- taurant has ample accommodations for six hundred guests daily, and meals or lunches and oysters in every style are furnished a la Carte at the most reasonable rates. These rooms were first opened to the public in 1877, and have since that time received a liberal patronage from the better class of trade, the annual transactions reaching fully $20,000. Mr. Wm. H. June, the proprietor, is a native of New York State and was born at Newburg^ September 2, 1826. He has been engaged as a caterer and in the restaurant business during the greater portion of a busy life, and became a resident of Indianapolis in 1870. During the war the contract for supplying rations to several of the New York regiments was award- ed to him while they remained in the state. JOHN LOBB, Groceries and Provisions, No. 239 North Blake St. Residents in this section of the city find at this house a choice selection of family gro- ceries and home supplies, embracing all va- rieties of merchandise pertaining to this important branch of trade, at prices as low as at any other establishment in the city. Mr. Lobb commenced business at his present loca- tion in 1872, and has established a satisfactory trade among the residents of this neighbor- hood. Mr. Lobb is a native of England and was born in 1806. His early life was devoted to agricultural pursuits in his native land until he was sixteen years of age. He came to CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 647 America in 1858, landing at Quebec, Canada. He came to Indianapolis in 1871, and has since that time been engaged in the grocery busi- ness. THEODORE WOERNER, Groceries and Produce, 512 North Mississippi St. Mr. Theodore Woerner was born at Baden, Germany, February 22, 1849, and in early life learned the trade of shoemaker in his native land, at which he was employed for five years previous to coming to the United States in 1868. He landed at New York and came direct to Indianapolis, and was employed by other parties in the grocery trade until em- barking in business on his own account in 1875. From a comparatively small beginning his trade has constantly increased, necessi- tating an enlargement of the premises at two diiferent times, and his annual sales will now exceed $20,000. He now occupies a sales- room 20x40 feet in dimensions, and a base- ment of the same size for storage purposes, carrying a large, fresh and desirable stock of staple and fancy groceries, and farm and dairy produce, provisions, etc. Mr. Woerner now enjoys a lucrative and established trade, numbering among his regular patrons many ot our prominent citizens. CONRAD RIES, Groceries, etc., Corner Grove and Dillon Sts. Here is found a complete stock of family groceries, embracing fine teas, coffees, spices, sugars, syrups, soaps, canned goods, fruits, vegetables, fresh bread, cakes, pies, cigars, tobacco, notions, etc. Mr. Ries is a native of Hanover, Germany, and was born in 1846. He came to the United States in 1866, landing at Baltimore, Md., where he remained for three years and then removed to Cincinnati, O., where he remained for one year and' then came to Indianapolis. He was for ten years employed in Dixon's saw mills, and in 1880 purchased his present place of business, where he has established a lucrative and prosperous trade. J. M. HOFFMAN, Bakery, Broadway and Christian Ave. In 1876 Mr. Hoffman commenced business as a baker in this city. At the inception of his enterprise himself and wife did all the work and themselves attended to the bakery and sales department. Pi-oducing only the Ijest and uniformly satisfactory family bread, rolls and cakes, his business steadily increased from year to year. He gives special attention to wedding supplies and fine suppers. He runs four regular bread wagons and one de- livery wagon, supplying his patrons in various- sections of the city. These wagons are models of beauty, forming a glass show case, and are manufactured from original designs by Mr. Hoffman. From thirty-tive to forty barrels of flour are consumed weekly in the manufacture of bread, rolls, plain and fancy cakes, etc. Mr. Hoffman is a native of Ohio and was born at Palmyra in 1836. His early life was spent on a ffirm, and he subsequently learned the trade of wagon maker, coming to this' city in 1875 and embarking in his present enter- prise the following year. W. B. McKINNEY, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Ninth St. and College Ave. In February, 1882, Mr. McKinney pur- chaseil the stock, stand and good will of this establishment of Messrs. F. D. Everett & Son. The stock carried comprises a general assortment of the choicest varieties of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, sugars, country produce and provisions, choice cigars and tobacco, notions, family flour and table and culinary supplies in variety. Mr. McKinney erriploys one assistant in the sales department and his trade is constantly increas- ing. He is a native of the historic town of Gettysburg, Pa., and was born in 1821, where he learned the carpenter's trade and resided until he was about 21 years of age, when he came West and was first employed in a dry goods establishment at New Paris, O., where he remained for several years and then re- moved to Cincinnati, where he entered the wholesale dry goods house of John W. Ellis & Co., where he continued for nearly three years, when he accepted a situation with the well known wholesale dry goods firm of Dib- ley. Work & Moor, New York, with whom he remained for nearly ten years, being the greater portion of the time actively engaged in the capacity of commercial traveler. He then located in Indianapolis and has since been identified with numerous branches of mercan- tile enterprise prior to embarking in his pres- ent business in 1S82. LEWIS DESSAR, Manufacturer of Clothing, Nos. 120 and 122 South Meridian St. The enterprise of Mr. Lewis Dessar may be cited as an incentive to others, as well as a proof of the adage that "what man has done man may yet do." This gentleman was born in 1841, and removed from Cincinnati to In- dianapolis in 1850, where he received his edu- cation in the public schools of the city. He first entered business life as. bookkeeper for a firm in Cincinnati, with whom he remained until he reached the age of twenty-one, when he engaged in the hat business in this city, until finally he entered into the clothing busi- ness in 1862 at his present location. His salesroom is located at Nos. 120 and 122 South Meridian St., where an immense stock of fine clothing of his own manufacture is constantly carried and a trade transacted which will com- pare favorably with that of any establishment of its kind in the city. The building is a fine • three story brick structure covering an area of 33x137 feet, in which a force of sixty hands 648 STATE OF INDIANA. are kept busily employed, while three com- mercial travelers are sonstantly on the road attending to the interests of the house in dif- ferent sections of the country. A. WIEGAND, Florist, Cor. Seventh and Illinois Sts. This representative establishment conducted by Mr, A. Wiegand at the corner of Seventh and Illinois Sts., hits about half an acre of ground, upon which are erected the finest and most extensive conservatories in the city. These houses are all constructed in the most approved style, with movable sash, the choic- est plants in bloom, beautiful to the eye and filling the air with their redolence, embracing exotics and native plants, shrubs, flowers, roses, etc. Mr. Wiegand keeps constantly for sale ornamental and bedding plants in any desired quantities, tropical and house plants, and makes a specialty of decorating churches, halls or private residences for festive 6cca- sions, and of furnishing cut flowers, boquets and floral designs to order. Mr. Wiegand is an educated floriculturalist, botanist and land- scape gardener, is a native of Germany, and was born in the province of Saxony, April 25, 1832. He served a regular apprenticeship as a florist in the fatherland, and was engaged at this occupation for five years in his native country prior to coming to this country in 1855. He landed at New York and came direct to Indianapolis, commencing business here on his own account in i860. "VAUX HALL," Wm. Buehrig. Proprietor, Corner South and Pennsylvania Sts. The establishment conducted by Mr. Wm. Buehrig ranks among the leading establish- ments of its class in the Capital City. The building at this location, which is a fine two story brick structure, was erected by Mr. Buehrig in 1870, and is 24x50 feet in dimen- sions, the entire first floor being occupied as bar and pool room, containing a first class pool table. The bar is stocked with the choicest brands of imported and American wines and liquors, ale, beer, cigars and other creature comforts. In 1879 Mr. Buehrig erect- ed a fine bowling alley 25x125 feet in dimen- sions, which is conducted in connection with the business. The proprietor is a son of Mr. Henry Buehrig, one of the oldest residents of Indianapolis, who has been identified with the interests of the city since 1847. He built the structure now occupied by the Surgical Insti- tute and carried on business there for about ten years until 1861. Mr. Wm. Buehrig was born at Madison, Ind., in 1846, and came to this city with his parents when but one year of age. He commenced business next door to his present site in 1869, removing to "Vaux Hall" when the building was completed the following year, where he has since conducted a prosperous and lucrative business. During the years 1876-7 he represented the Sixth Ward in the city government as a member of Councils, and has always taken an active in- terest in political matters. NICOLL THE TAILOR, Indianapolis Branch, No. 9 South Illinois St. A mammoth establishment, extending from No. 139 to No. 151 Bowery, New York, with a magnificent array of fine fabrice for gentle- men's wear, with prices of suits and garments plainly marked thereon, is the general head- quarters of this great clothing and tailoring house, the ramifications of which extend to all sections of the Union. In addition to the seven immense stores thrown into one on the Bowery, Nicoll has numerous other establish- ments on Broadway as well as in other por- tions of New York City and Brooklyn and extensive branch houses in Buffalo, N. Y.; Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Newark, N. J. ; Bal- timore, Md.; Washington, D. C. ; Chicago, 111.; Boston, Mass. ; Cincinnati, O.; San Fran- Cisco, Cal.; St. iouis. Mo.; New Orleans, La.; Providence, R. I.; Syracuse, N. Y. ; Al- bany, N. Y.; Rochester, N. Y.; Louisville, Ky.; Cleveland, O., and Indianapolis, Ind. The Indianapolis house is located at No. 9 South Illinois St. and conducted upon the same general plan and principal of the parent house. The choicest and most fashionable fabrics are carried in stock, from which cus- tomers can make their seleclioris, and gar- ments are manufactured in the most complete and thorough manner at prices even lower than are commonly demanded for inferior grades of ready made clothing, the immense purchases made to supply all these branch establishments enabling him to offer induce- ments which cannot be duplicated by small houses. Among the specialties for which this house has acquired a national reputation are fine business suits at $12, $15, $20 and $25, made to order, and the best styles of pants to order at $3, $4, $5 and $6. The Indianapolis branch is conducted under the immediate supervision of Mr. J. H. McCarthy, who is a native of New York and was born in 1861. Although yet a young man, he possesses fine business qualifications and a thorough knowl- edge of the business. C. KAHL, Proprietor South Side Wagon and Carriage Works, 383 Dillon St. This business -was originally established in this city in 1872 at No. 794 West Washington St., and removed to the South Side in 1881.' The building used for blacksmiths' shop is 30 x6o feet in dimensions and contains three fires. The wagon shop, which is two stories high, is 20x30 feet in size, the first floor being occu- pied for the wood working department and the second floor for paint and vainish room. Mr. Kahl makes a specialty of the manufac- ture of carriages and wagons to order, and devotes especial attention to repairing in all its branches in both wood and iron work CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS. 649 painting, etc. He also makes a specialty of ^horseshoeing upon scientific principles and feneral jobbing. Mr. Kahl is a native of _ chleswig Holstein, Germany, and was born in 1852. He came to New York in 1S72, and to Indianapolis the same year. He was first •employed at the Indianapolis' Car Works, ajid (subsequently with Mr. Wm. Webber for three _years prior to engaging in business on his own account. He is a thorough practical workman, conversant with all the details of the business. THE J. S. & M. PECKHAM STOVE CO., No. 240 East Washington St. In 1882 this house was opened as a branch ihouse of J. S. & M. Peckham, stove manufac- turers, Utica, N. Y., for the display and sale ■of the various styles of parlor, heating and •cooking stoves, ranges, and white and gray 'enameled and ground hollow ware and stove dealers' supplies manufactured by this popular 'firm. A large and steadily increasing trade has been secured throughout the states ot In- diana, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, and other remote points, besides a most gratifying local demand. Mr. Kingman carries at all times in stock samples ot the various styles manufactured by this firm, including the new patterns of Columbia parlor stoves, in three ■sizes, the improved Freedom' Range for wood '^and coal, and the celebrated Dr. Chauncy im- iproved cooking stove in two sizes, for burning wood exclusively. This establishment is also the headquarters for improved enameled hol- 3ow ware. Mr. Kingman has a lifelong expe- rience in connection with the stove business. He had for many years the management and •control of the financial department of the Delos, Root & Co. Stove Works in this city, ■now known as the Indianapolis Stove Com- jjany, and has also represented the Utica house of J. S. & M. Peckham in various parts .<3f the Union prior to the establishment of his present enterprise in this city. ^ EAGLE" CLOTHING HOUSE, Strauss & Gundelfinger, 5 and 7 West Washington St. This house, one of the oldest in its line here, was established more than 30 years ago by Dernham & Gundelfinger. To the latter ma/ truthfully be assigned the credit of being a pioneer of the clothing trade in this city, he also having been identified with the early his- tory of the "Arcade" clothing house. The present partnership was founded in the spring of 1881 and the premises now occupied for business purposes comprise the spacious four story brick building known as "Hubbard's Block," 35x100 feet in dimensions, where is carried an admirably selected assortment of ready made clothing and gentlemen's, furnish- ing goods, complete in every department and purchased direct from manufacturers and im- jporters with an express view to the require- .jnents of the trade in this section. Eight sales- men and assistants are regularly employed and the average valuation of stock carried will reach fully $30,000, while the annual trans- actions closely approximate $80,000, with a trade derived from both city and country within a radius of 40 miles in all directions. Mr. Leopold Strauss is a native of Germany and was born in 1844. ^''- Benjamin Gun- delfinger is also a German by birth and was born in 1836. They are both gentlemen of wide and extended experience in business matters. ©eotge S)oerr, ®rocetie§ unb^^Jronifionen, 3lo. 249 a5atoifon= ©trafee Siiefes eto6(iffement niurbe iiii ^a^rc 1879 gegriinbet unb ;e:($net fic^ bur4 ftetig iune^menben @cf($dTt§Ces tries ou6. »a3 SJetlQufS=SocoI umfogt 18X50 gug unb ift ftet§ ongef-attt mit einem ooUftiinbisen itffortiment Don ®tapel= unb ganc^^ainiUeii'SrocetieS, Ziee unb Aaffee, eingemac^ten gritc^ten, reinen @en)ur;en, Son- fett, Sigatten, Xabat, Sal;> unb getaut^ertem S^ei^^t iPotjelions unb ®la«a)00ien, iprooiftonen, iHottonS unb iibetftaupt alien Slnileln, loeltfte in biefen (SeWaftSaroeig gel)6ten. ©eriJJoert ift gebiittig auS 3!af(au, fflcutfi^. lanb, unb raurtetm goljre 1S30 geboren. ©t lanbete in 1847 in Quebect, Siinaba, unb tern mit felne" Sitern bi= telt nai^ bisfec Stabt. !Ba(b barauf ftatb fein Satet unb feihe Siroefter unb mat ^err Soett ft^ feibfl iibeiloffen. Gt netric^tete aUetlei aroeiten unb fi- g (pStev ein J8oft= ^nuS. an, metres er funf ^ol^re long bettieb bii }ur ^eit, roo et baS ®tocets=®eMSit eloblirte. Eutc^ fnfte. matif^en unb teblit^en iponbel !)at et iicb eine gtoje flunb(c(iaft gefici^ett unb ein guteS (Sefc^Sft jegriinbet. Siibfeite=SBogen5 unb S^aifensgaftri!, (S. Staftf, (Sigent^umer, SRo. 383 Siaon> ©tra^e. SDiefea ®cf#aft roiirbe in D872 in biefer Stobl in Slo. 19t SBeft=aBartinqton .Strafe grgriinbet unb im Sajte 1881 nac^ ber ©ubleite cetleflt. SDaS ©ebBube, b^nujt aU S(6miebe>S!l!er!ftatte, ift Mxeo gu6 in SluSoebnung u- b beficibcn fitbbarin breieffen. DieSBagensSBevIftatte, jro-i Stocfroeite t)o^, it 20X 30 j?u8; im etftcn Stoetroette befinoet fitS baS goIjroei;t=Separtement, im jroeiten bet Stnftreic^. unb Bainii^siliaum. $ert itabl moc^t bie Sa= biitotion oun EartiageS unb SSagen auf Be'teUung jut Sp^iiotitat unb roibmet befonbete Stufmertfamfeit bet aUgemeincn 9tevaratUT, foroobl^oli^ alS au4 Sifenats beiten, Slnfttei^en u. f. m. in oUen Sroeigen. !pfetbebe> fc^logen eine SoejiaUtat noc^ roiffenfi^aftlic^en (3tunb= f.i»tn, unb aUgemeine arbeit. ^ivt StaUl routbe geboren 1852 inS(*Ie«roifl=§olftein,D-ut((^[anb,Iam 1872 nactSRero S)or( unb im felben Jia^te nai^ gnbianopoIiS. ainfang« lii^niir et in ben ^nbianasoliS SarSBortS befibaftigt, natb^ec bei ^etrn aSebber, breigafite beoor et fein dies fi^oft ouf eigene Mec^nung begann. Er ift cin ptatti(c6et atbeitet unb in atten Snellen feineS (Sefc^aftcS n),oblbe« roanbect. ^. ®ct)utnann, Satferei, Jlo. 237 Dft=9Baf^tnaton=©ttafie. Sliefe Badetei raucbe im 2l2ai 1882 eiablict unb bat in ber lurjen 3eit b\xt tnng. @r eriernte fein @ef(^aft in ^eutfc^lanb. mo er 1855 geboren niutbe. gm ^atite 18i>6 lam er naij ben Set. Staaten, niobnte me^rere ^abre in Hamilton, D., roo et al3 SBditer befi^aftigt mat bii 1881 unb bann nat^ IJnbianapoHS jog. $ier mat er in jtlr^ce'S SSaderei be^ f^aftigt, bi§ er fein jesiges etfoIgreit^eS unb blii^enbeS 0e($aft etabtirte. 650 STATE OF INDIANA. (Sonrab 9He9, (SrocetieS u. f. h)., Me @xobe-- unb Siaon= ©tta^en. Igitt ift ftelS ju fintif n ein uoIIftaiuiiaeS affottement oon goitiitiensSrocerieS, namli(i: ffeinet Zliee, Eoffee, Slltmce, 3u(f«t, Surup, Seife, eingemoitte iffiaaten, gta*K, ®emuf«. fti^eS SSrob, «u4«n, !pi(3, Sigatten, Xabal, SlotionS u. f. ts. ^eir StieS ift auS ^annoner, Sleutf^l inb, unb nurbe geboien im 3a^n 181b. Qi {am IStki na4 ben Sjer. Staaten, liinbete in iBaltimoce, iDlb., n>o er brei 3^re long n>ar ev in Sison'S Sagemu^Ie befi^Sftigt unb tnufte im ^abce 1880 feinen gegentvatttgen ®t\i)iitSpUtj, mo er etn Mii^enbe9 (Se> fc^citt gtiinbett. / €:i)tift $attffermann, ®igent^umer beS „erftenunbSe^ten"|5l«iW= Siabensi, 3lo. 3 @^elb9=@traje. Slie Sejeid^nung „etfttn unb Se^ten" %lt»en ift i^in 6eigelegt, oeil er ber erfte ift, ben wan beim £inc tiitt in bie Stobt antriff[ unb ber le^te, loenn man bie= felbe in bieier Wit^tung oertB^. gra September 1882 wurbe getr ^auffetmann fierrn ?(o5n Kafon'S SlaAfoU ger in bieiem Socole, roelc^eS 20X50 SuS umfofit. mit eis nem ft^Bnen Siefrigeiator jur (Sr^altung beSgleifc^eS roii^renb ber roaitnen ^a^reejeit. $ier isitb baS befte frif#e gleifcb aUer Sorten, gefaljeneS unb geriiui^eitea gleifdj, SSoIognosSBiirfte jc. oertauft. ^err $auffermann niii^lt nur erftM Slaffe Sc^lsi^tDie^ unb fc^tai^tei feine eiflenen Sbiere. Er Mtt ein Wetb unb ffiagen «Ur bie ablieferung feiner sleii^inoaren unb gefe^Sftlic^en ^loede uber!inupt unb bat einen @e^iilfen. @eit ber Uebernabme biefeS ^letf^labenS bat feme Xunbfc^aft ttuS btn beften ^amilien ftetig jugenommcn. fterrEbrift ^aufftrmonn rourbe am 1. ganuar 1857 in Slic^morb, 0., gebocen, lernte bie IDIe^gerei bei feinem SSaier unb roar autb me^rete Sa^re mit i^m im (Sef^dft, biS er in 1880 nod| biefer Stabt torn, fiier trat er juerft mit fierrn 3a= cob SESoe^ner in GiefdiaftSgenoffentclSaft unb oerblieb bor» in 9to. blO aSirginta Euenue, biS et tn ben SBefiJ feineS gegentvatttgen @efc$afiel gelangte. Otiier pirms with amounl! of sales. Agricultural Implements, Hardware, Stoves and Tinware. — Anderson Hardware Company, 144 South Meridian, $200,000; H. T. Conde, 78 West Washington, $250,000; Russell & Co., 18 West Washington, $100,000; South Bend Iron Works, 160 South Pennsyl- vania, $200,000; John Osterman, 100 West Washington, $125,000; W. J. HoUiday & Co., 59 South Meridian ; Layman, Carey & Co., 67 South Meridian, $500,000 ; Hanson, Van Camp & Co., 78 South Meridian ; Gordon, Kurtz & Co., 128 South Meridian, $250,000; Clemens Vonijiegut, 184 East Washington, $150,000; Johnson & Bennett, 62 East Washington ; Car- rington Tinware Company, 61 Massachusetts Ave., $ioo,oco. Groceries, Cigars, Tobaccos, Liquors AND Sundries. — Wiles, CofSn & Co., 71 South Meridian, $700,000; Syfers, McBride & Co., 131 South Meridian ; M. O'Connor & Co., 52 South Meridian, $900,000; Robertson & Perry, 26 West Georgia, $750,000; Wiles & Moore, 124 South Meridian, $400,000; Clem & Easterday, Massachusetts Ave. and Dela- ware, $50,000; Hohl & Koepper, 35 East Maryland, $75,000; Woodford, Dean & Co., 63 South Meridian, $125,000; Mullaney & Hays, 123 South Meridian, $760,000; Daniel O'Brien & Co., 98 South Illinois, $60,000; C. Ruckersfeldt &Co., 6 Louisiana; Chambers & Bagely, 16 West Pearl, $200,000; James R.. Ross & Co., 184 South Meridian; Uhl & Eltf, 62 South Pennsylvania, $15,000; Union Oys- ter Company, 40 North Illinois, $100,000; Vaa Camp Packing Company, 202 West Market,, $100,000; A. Stiffen, 224 East Washington, $j5,ooo; John Schaffner & Co., 32 South Meri- diSn, $250,000; William Pfafflin, 94 Indiana- Ave., $50,000; D. A. Lemon, 151 West Wash- ington; Daggett & Co., 100 South Meridian;. McCutie, Schmidlap & Co., 74 South Meri- dian, $125,000; Great A. & P. Tea Company, 4 Bates House Block, $30,000; J. D. Eagle,. 251 North Illinois, $35,000; H. P. Ferguson, 61 North Illinois, $25,000; S. O.Kaufman, 172' West Washington. Crockery, Jewelry, etc. — A. Jones &. Co., 37 South Meridian, $85,000; Sam'l. Beck & Son, 54 South Meridian, $75,000. Lumber, Sash, Doors, etc. — Coburn & Jones, Mississippi and Georgia, $200,000; A. Streight, Georgia and Missouri, $650,000;. Gage, Rife & Co., Pennsylvania R. R.; Cap- ital City Planing Mill, 317 Massachusetts Ave.,, $30,000; M. C. Huey & Son, 73 Pendleton Ave. Carriages. — V. M. Backus & Co., 12 Cir- cle; G. A. Shover, 159 East Market, $25,000;; E. J. Weddell, 123 North Delaware, $20,000. Leather, Harness, etc.— M. M. Sulgrove,, 176 West Washington, $35,000; Mooney, Tay- lor c& Smith, 137 South Meridian. Drugs, Sundries, Toys. — John F. John- ston & Co., 64 South Pennsylvania; Walling- & Co., 147 South Meridian; C. W. Brown, 26 West Pearl, $45,000; Stewart & Barry, 48> South Meridian, $400,000 ; Chas. Mayer & Co., 29 West Washington, $325,000. Provisions, Grain, Flour and Feedj Coal and Wood. — Landers & Co., 53 Blake,. $1,000,000; Coffin, Greenstreet •& Fletcher, 23; East Maryland, $x,ooo,ooo; Kingan & Co., $7,500,000; Gibson & Co., 352 West Washing- ton; Frank M. Dell, 27 East Georgia; J. A- Closser & Co., Sentinel Building; Fred. P. Rush & Co., Chamber of Commerce, $5,000,.- 000; Chas. A. Shotwell, Chamber of Com- merce ; W. K. Thompson, 98 North Illinois,. $30,000; Steinhauer & Dortz, 131 Virginia. Ave; Milton Powder, 232 East Washington,. $140,000. Furnitur e.— Western Furniture Co., Del- aware and Madison, $75,000; Cabinet Makers' Union, Market and Pine, $100,000; Ferriter Lounge and Mattress Co., 85 East South ; In- dianapolis Chair Co., 184 N. New York, $150,7 poo; Lauter & Frese, 317 Massachusetts Ave.; J. F. Royse & Co., 139 West Washington, $30,000. Manufacturers of Iron, Wood and Textile FABRics.-^Indianapolis Rolling Mill Co.; Atlas Engine' Works, $800,000; Eagle Machine Works, Meridian and R. R.; Ewald Over, South Pennsylvania, $100,000; Hoosier Saw Works, South Pennsylvania; F, Noelke,, 312 South Pennsylvania, $20,000; Dean Bros., Madison Ave. ; Chandler & Taylor, 370 West Washington, $150,000; Pursell & Medsker, 63 CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS 651 North Illinois, $60,000; HoUenbeck & Miller, 47 South Illinois, $25,000; Lewis Walter & Son, Canal and Pratt; Hoosier Woolen Fac- tory, Washington ; C. B. Cones, Son & Co., 194 South Meridian, $150,000. Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, FcRNisHiNGS, Hats, Millinery, Fancy Goods and Notions.— New & Co., ii6 South Meridian, $100,000; Jones, McKee & Co., 93 South Meridian, $300,000; McKee & Bran- ham, 108 South Meridian, $350,000; Ayers & Co., 33 West Washinglon, $500,000; Camplin & Reisner, 25 West Washington, $60,000; Fred. Barnard, 47 West Washington, $50,000; Lon Hirschman, 112 South Meridian; Vance, Hunter & Co., 39 West Washington, $80,000; Albert Gall, 17 West Washington, $200,000; Pettis, Bassett & Co., East Washington ; Globe Tailoring Co., 20 North Pennsylvania, $100,- 000; Owen, Pixley & Co., Bates Block; Eddy & West, Bates Block, $60,000; Geo. H. Heit- kam, 13 West Washington, $75,0005 Iliff Bros., 42 West Washington, $30,0001 W. H. Roll, 30 South Illinois, $75,000; A. Dickson & Co., 26 West Washington, $300,000. Miscellaneous. — Medical College of Indi- ana, Maryland and South; U. S. Encaustic Tile Co., Seventh and Railroad, $75,000; Meridian National Bank, 10 East Washington; Bank of Commerca, Washington and Penn- sylvania; Nordyke & Marmon Co., $600,000, mill supplies; Indianapolis Coffin Co., 89 North Illinois, $65,000; William E. Piel & Co., 86 South Meridian, starch; Olds & An- drews, 617 South West, soap; Tucker & Dor- sey. State Ave., $50,000, novelties; Indianapo- lis Moulding Co., 600 Madison Ave., $60,000; Phenix Caster Co., State Ave., $50,000; City Brewery, South Madison ; Turner Truck Co.,. 26 East Georgia; A. S. Comstock, 197 South Meridian, pumps ; Merrill Pump Co-, 28 East Georgia; Indianapolis Paper House, 127 South Meridian; H. Martens, 40 South Meridian, $30,000, tents; Weigel & Ruehl, 188 South Meridian, $25,000, show cases; Alfred Bird- sal, 34 South Meridian, $250,000, paints; H. Lieber & Co., 82 Eabt Washington, $100,000, art goods; R. R. Rouse, 33 West Maryland, $60,000, pumps; Champion Phosphate Works,. 219 South Pennsylvani, $iop,ooo; Electric Lighting, Gas Heating and' Illuminating Co., 72 East Market ; Indianapolis Fire Insurance Association, 8 Bates Block ; J. R. Budd & Co., 25 West Pearl, $200,600, commission Kiefa- ber Bros. & Co., 45 South Delaware, commis- sion; John S. Spann & Co., 11 Bates Block, Insurance ; Fort, Johnson & Co., stock yards, commission; Jos. Cruzon, 51^ West Wash- ington, architect; Central College of Physi- cians and Surgeons, Tennessee and Indiana Ave ; National Surgical Institute, Illinois and Georgia; Indianapolis Car Company, $2,225,- 000; C. Maus, end New York, $200,000, brewery; Vajen & New, 64 East Washington, hardware; Joseph Haas, 52 South Pennsylva- nia, $300,000, live stock remedies; Chicago- Wall Paper Company, 62 North Illinois, $20,- 000; Pearson & Wetzel, 118 South Meridian, china and glass; William B. Burford, 21 West Washington, blank books and lithographer;. Haugh, Kelcham & Co., architectural iron works; L. C. Hopkins & Co., Condit Block, commission; Bennett, Moore & Co., Condit Block, grain; Baker & Randolph, 63 West Maryland, printing. OHAS. A. SHOTWELL, &Si.&.X2fr and. r'BElS eommission JVEercliarit: Board of Trade. Indianapolis. Maj. A. W. HANSOM. Pro. [See Page 501.] } RIEMAN BROS., FLOITS All PLOEHL IIB. [See Page 476.] 3sr. int. 3iv4:o^^i^is cSo oo., m ESME vk raL An, 26 'S, Delaware i>t., Aid and Endowment .A-SSOGIATIOIsr. [See Page 420.] ^-J. g. Jordaii, ]VI. D.*<- [See Page 519.] 14 oz. for Maniafactured by the HTJITT SO^I= 00., Their Latest and Best Production. SEE PAQE 427-.. INDEX. -^tna Life Insurance - 412 Adams Packing Company 411 Archdeacon, F. M., packer, pickler and preserver 693 American Paper Pulley Co 522 Algire Manufacturing Co., wood butter dishes.... 517 Amicable Investment Co - 634 Atkins, E. C. & Co., saws and mill supplies 634 Aldag, Charles & Son, boots and shoes 493 Arcade Mills, flour, feed and grain 454 Aughinba. gh, W. M,, flavoring extracts 469 Alloways, J. M., boots and shoes 464 Arnholter, Henry, saddles and harness 489 Ambolter, F, W., saddles and harness 490 .Appleby, R., furniture 490 Adams, L, F. & Co., commission merchants 490 Adams, K. T. & Co., groceries 491 A.lbertsmeyer, C. H., groceries 492 Astley, Samuel C, drugs 498 Arens, F. J,, wines ani liquors 494 Amos, T, D. ., lumber, sash and doors.. ^8 Electro-Magnetic Company 470 Empire Drug Store 475 Emmerich, Henry, commission merchant 495 Earles, S. J., cigar manufacturer 530 >ggeT, John, painter 656 Erdelmeyer, FraJik, drugs 622 Eldridge, E. H. & Co, lumber dealers 571 Enterprise Hotel 638 Erbrich, August, agent Crescent Brewing Co 521 Eagle Clothing House 649 First National Baak 416 Fletcher & Sharpe's Bank 411 Fairbanks & Co.. manufacturers of scales 410 Eraser Brothers & Colbom, lumber dealers 597 Fortner, Floyd &Co., wholesale notions 440 Francke 4& Schindler, wholesale hardware 45» Flanner & Hommown, undertakers 459 Foster, R. S. & Co., commission merchants 423 Fletcher & Thomas, brick yards 598 Fahnley & McCrea, wholesale millinery 6t6 Felder, Dr. A „ , 570 Ferger, C, commission 570 Freauey, W. J , plumber and gas fitter <. 672 Ferger. J, Charles, baker and confectioner 672 Fahrion, J. George, flour and feed« — 574 Family Physician 474 Fletcher, S. K., "Cream Dale" Dairy 476 Feller, Charles & Co, jewelers 489 Frommeyer, Henry, china and glass w^are 600 Frank, A. H., cigars and tobacco 603 Fowler, Bto^rry, photographer 504 Fowler, Mrs. A, S., hair goods 506 Purst & Bradley Manuf. Co., agricultural impl'ts 614 Fletcher's Bank 518 Freiberg &, Fiedler, saddles and harness 528 Friedgen..C., boots and shoes 530 Frauer, Herman E., drugs B85 Fromhold, John, meat market 539 Fry, C, drugs 540 Grand Hotel 446 Grand Hotel Turkish Bath Rooms 523 Grubb, Paxton & Co, insurance 634 Gates, A. B. & Co, coffee and spices ,•■• 430 Gillett & Jenison, wholesale jewelers 457 Greiner, Louis Adolph, veterinary surgeon 461 Gordon, Robert, photographer 484 Grum, L. B., silver plater 496 Gramling, Peter & Son, merchant tailors 497 Goepper & Mannfeld, merchant tailors 499 Greenwood, Barz & Daughter, head linings 601 Gerstner, A. J., merchant tailor 503 Gates & Pray, livery stable , - 525 Gray, Stephen, merchant tailor 526 Gold, S. N. & Co, commission 532 Griffin, Adam, tents and awnings * 533 Goebler, William, dye house 543 Gambold, Thomas, groceries 646 Greer, Mrs. A., millinery 600 Gilkison, Melville A., news depot 573 Guezet, Alexandre, gilder and repairer 574 Grim, Mrs. Sarah A. & M. "W., lanudry and veg- etables • ** •••••• 674 Grinsteiner, Grcorge, undertaker 575 Gates & Walle, blacksmiths 675 Gall, Albert 651 Gordon, Kurtz & Co bpO Harrison's Bank ■-••'••■■ ^lii Hildebrand & Fugate, wholesale hardware 434 Howard Aid and Endowment Association 420 Herriott, W. M, dental supplies 429 Home's Electro-Magnetic Belt 627 Huebner& Mueller, architects 636 Howard Infirmary ■-; 461 Hoffman, H. A., furniture and lounges 462 Hadley, Samuel J. & Son, agricultural jmplem's 464 Haywood, A. & Co, artificial limbs 483: Hill.G. W, regalia manufacturer : 486 Huffer, J.lM. saddles and harness 488 HoUingsworth, Zeph,. livery stable 469 HoUweg^ Reese, wholesale china and glass 506 Haag. Will M, drugs 507 Hempleman, I. L,groceries~ 6231 Holy, M. J, publisher 626 Heims, I. N, & Co, fancy goods 526 Hofmeister, N, groceries 527 Hunt Soap Company „ 467 Habich, C, Bottling Company 489- Hereth, Ad, saddles and harness 534 Hanf, John, wines and liquors 639' Hitchcock, J. M, livery stable 550 Herrington, I. H, saddles and harness 558 Helm, Joseph, groceries^ ™ „* ..» 659: Helms & Hartman, flour mill 560 Hutton, Mi^. C cigars and confectionery 577 Hood, H. P, patent solicitor 578 Hartmann, Frederick, tracks and drays 679 Hiilman Brothers, blacksmiths 580 Homburg, Henry, groceries 6yo Hartman, Henry W,groceries 58L Householder, J. F, groceries 693 Hermann & Ruschaupt, undertakers 593- Hirscbman, J. C. & Co, mattresses and feathers.... 595 Henley, Hendrickson & Lefler, wholesale hats and caps. ; 69& Hereth, George L, hardware 602 Hodgson, Edgar J, architect.... 6l3 Haerle, William, ladies' furnishing goods 618' Habing, Mrs. M. E, millinery 619- Hopkins & Son, mantels and grates 622 Holloway & Mitchell, coal and wood 662; Hildebrand, W. H, coal, wood and lumber 576 Hoffman, A. W, baker and confectioner 576 Hamilton. Thomas J, cigars and tobacco 625' Hanson, Van Camp & Co 650t Holliday, W J & co 650 Haas, Joseph „.. 651 Haussermann, Christ, meat market 645- Hoffman, J. M, bakery 647 Indianapolis Cabinet Co 418 Indiana Banking Co 424 Indiana Paint and Roofing Co 497 Indiana Exchange, agricultural implements 430 Indiana National Bank... 433 Indianapolis Glue Co 447 Indiana Foundry- Co 450 Ittenbach. G. & Co., stone works 451 Indianapolis Paper Co 452 Indianapolis Stove Co 456t Indianapolis Business College 460 Indianapolis Saw Works 463, Indianapolis Conservatory 476 Indianapolis Machine and Bolt Works 485 Indianapolis Pottery Co 487" Irwin, J. J., ostrich and fancy feathers 495 Ihd'polis Manfacturers' and Carpenters* Union... 5lS Indianapolis National Bank 514 Irmer (£r Moench, candy manufacturers 518 Indianapolis Veneer Works 520 Indianapalis Wood Turning Factory 634 irinois Hou^e 559 Ireland (& Evans, stair builders 5ST Indianapolis Elevator Co 616. Indiana Dental College 6a3 Indianapolis Steam Bleachery 571 Indianapolis Hominy Mills 626 Indianapolis Varnish Works 62& Indianapolis Ice Co 630 Indianapolis Pump Co 632 Indianapolis Steam Brush'Works 635 Indianapolis Wooden Dish Co 637 Indianapolis Oil Tank Line 638- Indianapolis Rolling Mill Company 650 Indianapolis Car Company _...„ 651 Jennings, F., baking powders and mince meat... 418 Johnston & Er win, wholesale dry goods 452 Jordan, Dr. J. S „ 51ft Jobr, A. J; & Co., carriage tops _ „„.. 541 Jacquemin, J., grain, flour and feed 583 James House 60S Johnston, Mrs. J. H„ millinery and feincy goods 576 Johnson, Danley & Co., boys' express wagons 634 Johnson <& Co., pattern makers 637 John, William, hats and caps 640 Jones, McKee & Co -„ ^ 651 €54 STATE OF INDIANA. June's Oyster and Dining Rooms 646 XClng & Elder, Furniture 491 Kimberlin Manuracturing Co., agricultural imp... 496 Kennedy, Emi, regalia manufacturer. 632 JKregelo, C. B. & Whitsett, undertakers 547 Keyser, George W., plumber , 463 Kipp Brothers, fancy goods 473 Kuhn & Sindlinger, meats 484 Kielhorn, H., drugs 490 Keqipf. Robert, saddles and harness 492 Klee & Coleman, mineral waters, etc 520 Keely, W. H. & Son, groceries 531 Kahn, David & Co., trunk maaufacturers 544 Kebling, William A., meat market 544 Kiefer, V., groceries 544 Keenan, J. H., drugs 545 Kxupp, John, manufacturer of horse collars 545 Keyler, R. H., bootseller 646 Kern, W. H., drugs 548 Kramer, W. H., meat market 551 Krug, G. C groceries 5S4 K093, William & Co., dry goods 602 King & Co., saddles and harness 603 Kelleher & Dalton, hats and caps 6U5 Keefe, P. O., furniture 6U8 Kuhn, A. M., coal and build ng materials 615 Koonce, R. J. ti M. J., groceries 671 Karney, John, plumber 573 Keeter, Joseph P., livery stable 574 Keller. Robert, groceries 675 Kruger, C. H., groceries ..„ 576 Kelly, O. S. A Son, iron roofing 825 Kensler, John, cigars and tobacco 644 Kahl, C, wagon and carriage works 648 Kingan H, Co 650 Lilly, £li & Co., manufacturi> g pharmacists 613 Lawrence, A. V.. produce 431 Lee, H. H., teas and groceries 433 Langenberg, H. W., saloon and garden 474 Light'ord, J. G., consulting engineer ^02 Liehr, P., meat market 524 Levy & Sehofield, livery stables 527 Lichtenauer, Fred., boots and shoes 544 Lion Pharmacy ; 577 Leser, John Jr. & Co., furniture 578 Langsenkamp, Wiriam, coppersmith 579 Little's Hotel 681 Levy, Henry, cigars and tobacco 581 Laut, H. W., groceries 589 Llzius, G., groceries 690 Lauer, Charles, winesJiand liquors 594 Lizius, James B. & t-o., patent solicitors 605 Lambert. J. R. & Sons, drug.-* 568 Lewark, Joseph, furs, hides and ivool J 624 .Lueders, Misses, materials lor fancy work 643 Lobb, John, groceries 646 Layman, Carey & Co 660 Landers & Co 650 Leber, P Rasemann, Fred, groceries 56S iReasner, W. F. grain, flour and feed B67 Kyan & Wolf, commission 567 Roberts, W. H, wholesale popcorn .-... 566 ^Reber, G F, jewelry 566 jKodewald, Henry, groceries BB5 jKubush, J. A, blacksmith and wagon works 565 fiaaohig, Charles M. cigars and tobacco 564 Ratti, Joseph, book and job printer 564 ilteid. Earl, boots, shoes, hats, furnishing goods... 561 Rubush, Willirtm G, carpenter and builder 632 Richardson <£: ijivans, flouring mills 617 iRoswinkel, George, cigar manufacturer 609 .Jtohrer^ M. A Co, proprietory medicines 601 .Koutier, P, carpenter and builder 598 ^Boot, G. R. & Bro. coal and coke 435 Romberg, Henry, upholsterer 591 Ruckelshaus, Conrad, groceries 558 >Rahke, August E. meat market 555 iRenkert, L. H, drugs 553 Ripley, William I, hay dealer and livery 549 Rosenberg, John, merchant tailor 548 .Roosevelt House 543 Robertson, W. H, stoves and tinware 541 Resener, J. F. & Son, groceries 530 Raymond, Nathan, drugs 529 .Ransford, W. B, agent Continental Life Ins. Co... 499 Jtosenthal, E. »* miJiJiSfii Jimrn*