Des Moines and Polk County, Iowa, City Directory 1882-3, Part 10

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CONRAD YOUNGERMAN has for many years been one of the most prominent contractors and builders in Des Moines, many of mun finest residences and most substantial business blocks and public buildings, having been built by him, and his work commends itself to all who examine it! | MY. Youngerman is also a larger brick manufacturer having an extensive yard within the limits of of the city, employing a large force of work- men. His office is located at 206 Fourth street.

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MCNULTY & COPPERSTONE are successors to the well known house of Sleeth & Newell, jobbers and retailers of china, glass and queenswhre, at 607 Walnut street. They have ; a full stock of crockery, china, glassware, chandeliers, lamps, also plated ware and cutlery, making a specialty of fine tea and . dinner sets. This house imports direct from foreign manufac- turers, and thsir stock embraces all classes of goods known to the trade. . . Their store covers lin area of 22x132 feet, and is tastefully and conveniently arranged for their business, which is constantly increasing, and requires the services of a number of travelling salesmen to look. after the interests of their house throughout the north west.

B. F. LONGLEY .- There is probably no house in Des Moines engaged in the sale of boots and shoes, which is more widely or favorably known than that of B. F. Longley, 523 Walnut street.

His Istore, which is 'eligibly located on the principal business thoroughfare of the city, having a frontage of . 22 feet and a depth of 132, contains a carefully selected assort- ment of ladies', gentlemen's, and children's Wear, which he is selling at wholesale and retail.

NRS. M. M. CLARK'S millinery emporium at 705 Wal- nut street, is undoubtedly the largest retail house of the kind in the State, and contains a complete stock of the newest and best styles of flowers, feathers, silks, satins, ribbons, laces, veilings, nettings, crapes, velvets, ornaments and everything pertaining to a first-class millinery establishment, while the very latest novelties are received daily, and a full line is kept constantly on hand. Her customers are treated with the utmost courtesy and consideration, this house always making it an object, in its business transactions, to retain its patrons.

$. MUELHAUPT, at 616 Walnut street, is a dealer in . books and stationery, pictures and frames, wall paper, toys and notions, and manufactures frames to "order. He enjoys an, extensive patronage also among people of Catholic faith, and his stock consists in part of Catholic books and church goods, being in this line the largest retail dealer in the State. Mr. Muelhaupt has been engaged in the general book and stationery business in Des Moines for a number of years, and has a thriving and profitable trade.

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FOSTER ROSS, 406 Walnut street. There is no better evidence of refined taste in the house than the presence of books, and Des Moines is well supplied with well appointed i bookstores, among which the above-named house is prominent ..

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Mr. Ross makes a specialty of fine stationery, having all the latest novelties, together with a full line of legal and commercial phper !! He aims to keep his stock of books up to a first-class standard, adding to it new publications -as rapidly as brought out! In addition to this he keeps a general news depot, having all the Current newspapers and periodicals on hand.

N. $/ McDONNELL & CO. This firm commenced . busi- ness in 1861 on a small scale and with limited capital, but their business has steadily increased until they have become one of the leading manufacturing firms in Iowa. ||They, manufacture steam boilers, lard and water tanks, smokestacks, jail work, fire proof vault doors and shutters, and all kinds of wrought iron work. They employ a large force of workmen, their work a first-class and they have an enviable reputation for integrity and honorable dealing. Call upon them at East Court avenue, corner of Front street.

ALLEN & CO., having removed their factory to |209 and 211 Fifth street, are prepared to receive orders for shirts, and guarantee a perfect fit. They have been engaged in this business in Des Moines for a number of years, and have met with gratifying success,. In connection with their shirt factory; they Wy ve established a laundry where they have ample facili- ties for executing large or small orders in this line.

L. HARBACH is the most extensive manufacturer and dealer in furniture west of Chicago, occupying three large brick blocks for his immense business. His factory is located on Second street, and is 44x132 feet, three stories and basement, in which are the most improved modern machinery and appli- andes fir manufacturing all kinds of furniture. His retail sales- rooms are at 223 and 225 Third street, occupying a brick build- ing 44*132 feet, four stories and basement, which is filled with the most complete and extensive stock of furniture of elegant designs and artistic finish, including all grades, from the plain- est to the most elaborate, and everything desirable in the line of house furnishing goods. In addition to these two buildings, Mr. Harbach has this year erected a 44x132, five stores and basement, of his extensive business. In the largest assortment in the State, fine block on Second street, for the better accommodation line of carpets he carries the" from the finest Wilton and Axmin der through all grades to the cheapest, His retail house contains an elegant hydraulic elevator, and all the arrangements are made with a view to. the convenience and accommodation of his dastomers. Mr. Harbach employs about one hundred

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men, placing upon the market some of the finest work produced in the country!

CHARLES HEWITT, Walnut, corner of Second streets. Des Moines is not behind her sister cities in the magnitude and extent of her wholesale grocery houses, and one of the largest and most reliable of these is the house of Charles Hewitt, occu- pying his brick block, corner of Walnut land Second streets. This house carries a full line of fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods and grocers sundries. He makes a spec- ialty of foreign and domestic fruits, nuts, confectionery, cigars, land tobacco, sweet cider find fresh oysters. This house, was established in Des Moines in 1861, and from that time to the present, has had a successful business career, and the trade pow extends over a large territory in the Northwest."

B. C. WHITE & CO; have removed the well known Capi- tal Mills to the corner of

East Third and Vine streets, where they manufacture and deal in the best brands of flour, feed, etc., operating upon the roller system, | Located as they are, with railroads centering in Des Moines from the finest wheat-growing regions, they are enabled to select and buy the very best adapted to flouring, and they keep constantly on hand the best brands of winter and spring wheat flour, winter wheat graham, as well as bolted meal, bran and shorts. The article of flour may appropriately be classed as one of the most important of our material resources, and the " old reliable." Capital Mills manu- facture none but the best.

B. C. LOCKWOOD) is one of the largest retail dealers in fine and selected groceries, having succeeded the firm of Shank- land & Lockwood, at 202 Fifth street. His stock consists in part of sugars and coffees, teas and spices, wooden and willow ware, and fipe tobaccos and cigars. He also deals in flour and . feed as well as, country produce, for which the highest cash price is paid. Having made the requisite arrangements with Mr. Lockwood is enabled to sell

producers of butter and eggs, these indispensable articles at the lowest prices, and all orders from customers are delivered free of charge, by wagons owned, by the house. He is familiar with every branch of the retail trade, is constantly attentive to business, and is meeting with the success which such attention deserves.

MILLS & ABDILL rank as the leading retail booksellers . and stationers in this section of country, and the visitor to their' . house is amply repaid in the inspection of the artistic and elegant

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goods and the many objects of virtu found in this establish- ment. In addition to their assortment of books, stationery, blank books gold pens, wall paper, &c., they deal in artists materials,: and niske a specialty of fine steel engravings, and oil and water color paintings. They manufacture frames of every descrip- tion, style and size, from the plainest to the most elaborate, from the massive frames for large pictures, down to the smallest sizes. " This firm succeeded the retail department of Mills & Co., and islocated in Mills Block, 222 Fourth street.

. HOSSACK & CO. This house is comparatively young in Des Moines, having been located here only about a year, [ 'ut they have already established a fine business. |Their; place of business is in Mills Block, at number 220 Fourth street, where they have a full stock of dty goods and notions. . Silks and dless Foods are the leading specialty of this house, and they also havela fine assortment of cloaks, dolmans, and wraps. Their Caci ties for replenishing their stock with the most desir- able article's at short notice, enables them at all times to keep a full lige of the latest and freshest styles, and we predict for them a constant increase of business.

W. H. HATCH. One of the oldest established and best know[ ] clothing houses in the city, is that of W. H. Hatch, 405 Waln't street, where he carries a large stock, consisting of a gen- eral T'he of clothing, gents' furuishing goods, and all articles usually found in a house of this description, and also deals in hats and caps. In addition to this, he carries in stock a large line off trunk valises, traveling bags, shawl straps, and all articles in this Ifle of trade. Mr. Hatch has been identified with the busi- ness interests of Des Moines for many years, and has gained a reputi ion as an honorable and upright business man.

THOMAS E. RUDD's domestic bakery is established on the come y of Third and Walnut streets, where he sells fresh bread, cake! bies, Buns, fruits, candies, &c. His place of business is supplied with all the necessary fixtures and appliances for suc- cessfi ly conducting the business, and in addition to his bakery, he has lunch rooms where the business man, farmer, or any one in need of it, can obtain a first class lunch. Mr. Rudd has been in business, in Des Moines a number of years, and has a thriving trade !!

MIDDEN & CO., in the Gault House, on Fourth street, near The Q., R. I. & P. depot, are engaged in the retailing. of .drugy medicines, chemicals, druggists, sundries, &c., as well as toilet articles and stationery. This store is well located, and

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stocked with all the paraphernalia usual to such an establish- ment. They have a good trade from the city and surrounding country, and special attention is given to the compounding of prescriptions day or night!

LOUIS HECK. This gentleman has but recently removed { to our city, having assumed the management of the branch { house of Story & Camp at 218 Fifth street, where he sells the. U celebrated Decker Bros., Story & Camp; Haines Bros., Brad- \ bury. Mathushek, Pease and Simpson pianos, also Estey and Story & Camp organs. Besides these, his stock, which is com- plete in every department, includes all varieties of musical in- struments, sheet music and all articles legitimately pertaining to U this branch of business.

E. H. COLLINS & SON, contractors for steam heating and ventilating apparatus, are located at 320 Court avenue, where they deal in wrought iron pipe, cast and malleable fit- tings, cistern, well, force and lift pumps. They make a specialty of steam heating, and have done some of the finest work of this description to be found in our city. They also carry in Astock; all varieties of plumbers and gas fitters materials. Al -- though these gentlemen have but recently removed to our city, we are pleased to note that they are meeting with well de- served success.

MRS. A. L. DICKERSON is agent for Iowa, for Bailey's combination system of Dress cutting and gives instructions for using it, ht her dress-making rooms under 415 Walnut street. She also has the agency for Hall's Patent Adjustable dress form, and Thomas'. Patent Adjustable tables. She is prepared

: to receive orders for dress and cloak making, warranting a perfect fit, and as she employs none but competent assistants, ladies may rely upon having their work done in a heat and ar. gtistic manner.

WILLIAM SEMPLE.}-Among the recent acquisitions to Des Moines' manufacturing interests is the above named house engaged in the manufacture of trunks, valises, traveling bags, shaw( straps and other articles belonging to such an enterprise.'; He proposes to put up and keep on hand good work, best

styles, and variety, to meet the wants of this city and surround- ing country. His practical experience in his trade, as well as his close attention to business, are richly deserving of success. Mr. Semple's place of business is 123 Fourth street.

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Walnut and 307 and 309 Fifth street, contains everything new, novel and handsome in the card line, also a full line of tags, etc. The manager, Mr. D. F. Thorpy a pleasant obliging young man showed us through their establishment, exhibiting the largest lind best stock of advertising cards, folding cards, bevelectand gold edge cards, Christmas and New Year cards, importe cards, advertising fans, pictorial blotters, and a great many # her things in the card and advertising line, which we Have n'es the space to mention here. . This is the only house in the stags making a specialty of manufacturing and wholesaling cards, card boards, etc. They carry continually, besides many designs of their own, a full line' of Hastings, Todd & Co's, J. El Lindis, Binclair & Son; Bufford's Sons, and other manufac- turers End importers goods, which they sell here at New York prices thus saving their customers all expense and trouble of getting goods in the east, 'All in need of anything in the card line should call or send to them for prices and samples.

THE PALACE RESTAURANT at 218;Fourth street, of | with . M. Chrisinger is the proprietor; is one of the i most Contriil and eligibly located in Des Moines, and is deserv- edly popular with merchants, clerks, professional men and the. traveli gi ffublic who appreciate the advantage of first-class meals; gerved in neat and attractive style. The dining room is fitted in in the best style, and the bill of fare includes not only the sokas and substantials, but all the luxuries the market affords, with i - cream and oysters in their season. Mr. Chrisinger spares Mo gains to, make 'this the most attractive resort . in the city, for ladies and gentlemen favor him with their patronage.

E. IEGOOPER is conducting a live real estate and insurance at 500 Walnut street, under the Citizens' National Bank, He has a farge list of houses in the city, city lots and country prop- erty fs sale or exchange, making a specialty of renting houses. He hai reduced his business to a system which renders informa- tion upon all matter pertaining to real estate at once accessable, and hell is always ready to supply such information to those inter- ested in the purchase and sale of real estate, Mr. Cooper is aiso agent for several of the most reliable fire insurance com- paniesy and is doing a good business.

GOLDSTONE & REDSTONE occupy a brick building at 320| east Fifth street, 22x136 feet (being the deepest store room in the sity), three stories and basement, which is filled with an exten we stock of dry goods, clothing, hats and caps, gents fur- nishing goods, &c. Their salesroom is lighted with a fine sky-

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light in the center, giving a clear and brilliant light 'to all por- tions of the room. Their business has so increased as to neces- sitated the enlargement of their accommodations, and for this purpose they intend erecting another building on the adjoining Lot, similar in size to the one they now occupy, This is a decid- edly popular house and destined to a constant increase of busi- Iness.

HAMILTON & EATON are successors to the firm of W. E. Hamilton & Co., who located in our city about two years ago as manufacturers of mill and elevator machinery. They com- menced upon a moderate scale, but were surprised to find their but were surprised to find their business increasing so rapidly immediate enlargement of their as to necessitate an almost works, and the procuring of more machinery, and! even now they have their space all util with their numerous orders. ness, they manufacture sash, doors, frames, counters, shelving, turning out excellent work.

zed, and can scarcely keep pace In addition to the foregoing busi- blinds, doors and window stairs, newel posts, railing, &c., i

J. O. FREBERG, the well-known merchant taildr at 317 Fifth street, as a practical workman has no superior in the city. He keeps in stock French, various styles and qualities,

English and American goods of from which his customers may select, and having had eighteen years experience, is prepared to suit the most fastidious. As a cuffer he has no superior, and his excellent business qualifications have availed him in securing an extensive trade.

F. W. DEA.N. Among the leading dentists of Des Moines who have availed themselves of all the modern improvements . in this |profession, is F. W. Dean, whose dental rooms are over ; 509 Walnut street. He has every facility for the manufacture of artificial teeth, and his work in this branch is highly recom- mended by those who have given them a trial, and in extract- ingato th, anesthetics are used with the best effect. He has all mode'n' appliances for the proper prosecution of the dental profession, and enjoys a liberal patronage.

CHAMBERLAIN & CO., manufacturers of proprietary medicines, 206 Court Avenue, came here from Marion, this State, about one year ago.

They are doing a large and rapidly increasing business. Their preparations are standard through- out the northwest, in fact no drug stock is complete without them. They possess |real value and have worked their way into popular favor on their merits. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera

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and Diarrhea Remedy, and O. & C's Cough Remedy are two of their leading preparations, and are worthy of the high esteem in which they are held by the people

THIE NORTHWESTERN PUBLISHING HOUSE is of recenti drigift, yet its projectors are young men of ability and we predict for them a brilliant future. They handle; nothing but first-class subscription books. A large corps of agents are : now employed and still there is room for ladies and gentlemen who desire light, pleasant and profitable business. ; Write them or give them a call at 703 Walnut street.

IOWA JOAN AND TRUST CO .- This is one of the heavi- est financial institutions in the state, having a paid up capital of $250.000, with over $15,000 surplus. | It Has been in active business for more than ten years, and has an excellent credit, not only at home but in the money centers of the east. Its management has alavays been liberal, and it has been and will continthe to be a powerful factor in the improvement of city and county

THE HAWKEYE INSURANCE COMPANY, was or- ganized in 1865, with a capital of less than $30,000, but under good mana tement it Has grown until it has become one of the- well established and reliable institutions of fowa. It possesses amples capital and its resources are constantly increasing. It is evident that the farmers of Iowa appreciate the value of the Hawkeye, Ifom the fact that over 90,000 policies are held by them. " The officers are E. J. Ingersoll, who has been the pres- ident of the company ever since its organization; James Call lanan, vice president, Samuel, Merrill treasurer, and Adam Howel secretary .. Through their efforts the reputation of the company for integrity has become permanently established, and their gonor ble career in the past furnishes the public an assur- ance that as long as they control the affairs of the company, it' vill remain safe and reliable. Their office is in the companys building, 207 and 209, Fourth street,

THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK, at 500 Walnut street is the oldest as well as one of the most reliable of the banks of, Des Moines, having been established in 1873. Of this Institution Samuel Merrill is president,! and J. G. Round's cash- ! ler, add their last statement shows that the figures of the bank . reach a sum which forcibly expresses the confidence placed in the to tizens ' by our business men.

C. W. DOMBACK, commission merchant, at 220 Secondi street is a recent addition to the commission business of our

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city; he came highly recommended, and at once had the favor and confidence of the business public, and is doing a fine business in handling all kinds of fruits, butter and eggs and country pro- His business is rapidly extending in every direction. 1

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GIBBS & CO., commission merchants, office in Board of Trade rooms, receive : Chicago) grain and provision markets every five minutes. Buy and sell for customers wheat, corn, dats, pork and fard on margins. [ Persons in the northwest will find this firm pleasant and reliable to do business with. Write them for pamphlet showing full information relative to trading, or call at 404 Court avenue,

THOMAS JAMES, the photographic artistrover 413. Wal- nut street, is noted for the excellence and fine finish of his| work. His establishment is conveniently located and elegantly ar- ranged, the reception rooms being tastefully fitted up, and orna- mented with pictures showing skill in effect, and the most per- Afect finish, and the operating and finishing rooms are thorough- equipped with the latest and most approved apparatus known go the photographic art. . This gallery is well worth a visit from strangers or citizens who appreciate artistic works manshini and reliable pictures !. Mr. James is a natural artist, and his knowledge of photography has been aided by practical : experiments and personal investigation, together with an innate love for the business.

WILLIAMS & SWEENEY are the proprietors of the hominy mills at 41; and +15 East Court Avenue; where they manufacture the very best grades of hominy, boted meal, buck- wheat flour, feed, etc.

They use only white corn in the pro- Induction of hominy, which is unexcelled by any in the market. This firm has an enviable reputation for just and fair dealing, jand the demand for the products of these mills is constantly increasing.

W. T. GARTON, 609 Walnut. Des Moines is well sup- plied with restaurants and lunch rooms, and Mr. Garton, whose place of business is situated in the heart of the business section of the city, is noteworthy as one of the principal caterers to the needs of the public in this regard, as his establishment is a fav- orite resort with those in need of refreshment. In his bakery, in addition to Hread, pies, cakes, buns, &c,! ornamental cakes for weddings and other parties, are made to order and supplied or short notice. He has free delivery of goods on both sides of the river. . He deals in fruits, nuts; confectionery, &c!, and also serves ice cream and oysters in their season. Mr. Garton .

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has been in this business for many years in Des Moines, and not only has thei respect and confidence of the community, but has always enjoyed a liberal patronage.

ANKENEY BROTHERS,- The Central Oil Works, owned and operated by Ankeney Brothers, are situated on the corner of East Fourth and Vine. |These gentlemen are among the most extensive manufacturers of; and dealers in linseed oil, oil cake and mezi; also screened and ground flaxseed for drug- gists. " They employ about thirty-five men, and heretofore; the most of their product has been shipped abroad, but owing. to the largely increased demand at home, both for oil and oi . cake, large quantities of these commodities are now sold in this . market. "The linseed meal; as food for stock, is rapidly becom- ing popular among stock feeders and dairy men, it having been proved by blemical analysis that one pound contains nutritious and fattening qualities equivalent to three pounds of corn or if pats, or five pounds of hay. These gentlemen are experienced business men, and have made this oil manufacture and trade a specialty for years. 1 1

J. S. PLUMLY, proprietor of the "Viennh Model Bakery," does a thriving business at 414. Walnut street, | where he manu- facturers bread, pies, cake, rolls, &c., keeping a large stock constantly of hand. A special feature of his business is the furnishing ( of ornamental cakes, &c., for partes or other "gath-| erings, delivering all orders free, throughout the city. In con- nection will the foregoing business, Mr. Plumly has also! established convenient lunch rooms, where his patrons may obtain hot coffee, 'and an excellent lunch at any hour of the day. (He allo serves ice cream and oysters in their season, and deals in puts confectionery & ... His place of business is eler- bly located, and he enjoys a large and profitable trade.

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Des Moines and Polk County, Iowa, City Directory 1882-3, Part 10

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