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There is a Holland Drug Company in West Frank- fort, established by Harry and Lloyd Holland, of the parent store, and George N. Kimberlin, who is the local manager there and is a member of the firm.
Both stores enjoy a profitable business which is growing all of the time, by virtue of the fact that their trade is carefully and systematically handled and only high quality drugs carried, as well as the patrons very courteously treated at all times.
Frank Taveggia
AT the southeast corner of Monroe and 14th Streets, in the city of Herrin, Taveggia's confectionery had stood for a number of years, a favorite gathering place for the younger set of the city. This popular refreshment resort was estab- lished many years ago by Henry Taveggia, who died in 1917, and the business was taken in charge by his brother, Frank Taveggia, the present owner and manager.
Frank Taveggia was born in Cuggiono, Italy, February 20, 1875, and came to America when
twenty-three years old, first locating in Murphys- horo, where he resided for six years, working in the mines, and then came to Herrin in 1904. For nine years he was manager of the Lombard Society store in this city. Two years ago he bought from his deceased brother's estate the confectionery. In the conduct of the business, he is assisted by his son Louis and daughter Mary and Miss Maggie Ellena.
A sanitary and well kept soda fountain and a freshi supply of candies, nuts, cigars and tobaccos are always to he found at this place.
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McMinn-Jones Shoe Company
THE only complete shoe store in Herrin is that of McMinn-Jones, which is strictly a shoe store dealing in the highest grade footwear for men and women, which includes the well known brands of Crossett's for men and E. P. Reed, Drew and Johan- sen for ladies.
Gordon McMinn, the Herrin member of the firm, was born on a farm near Carterville in 1885, and when only 15 years of age entered the employe of Sharp & Roberts, general merchants, of Mur- physboro, and with them 11 years, com- SMEMINN ing to Herrin in 1916, and entered the employ of J. B. Kahn, where he remained for two years and then in partnership with B. M. Jones, train dis- patcher of Mur- physboro, opened
the Minn-Jones Shoe Co. The firm from the opening day has enjoyed a good patronage, and the fact that they sell the best footwear at the very lowest prices is winning for them an ever increasing pat- ronage.
Mr. McMinn was married June 1, 1905, to Miss Katherin Armstrong, daughter of J. N. Armstrong, contractor, of Murphysboro. Mr. McMinn, gives his fraternal preference to the Elks and K. of P.
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This firm has demonstrated to a certainty that a well stocked and care- fully managed ex- clusive shoe store in as small a city as Herrin will suc- ceed, although be- ing established on the heels of two un- successful attempts by others to operate such a store.
Pete Cardani
W COULD you behold his monument, look about you, was said of the great Chris- topher Wren, England's immortal architect, It may be said with equal felicity of Pete Cardani, architect and builder of Herrin. For in this city, Mr. Cardani has builded all of the big structures put up within the last few years and for a number of years has had something to do with practically every build- ing of any consequence. Among the edifices to his credit are the Hippodrome, Hippo- drome Annex, Davis Brothers Garage, Com- mercial and Boyd hotel, Eph Herrin build- ing, all in Herrin, and the postoffice and City Hall buildings in Johnston City.
His honesty, straightforwardness and his ability to get things through on schedule time as well as his agreeableness with labor have all contributed to make him one of the most
popular and sought-after contractors in this end of the state.
Mr. Cardani was born in Buenos Ayres, South America, in 1889, where his father was a prominent contractor. At the age of five, his parents moved to the province of Lom- bardy, Italy, where Pete spent his childhood. He came to America alone at the age of seventeen and took employment in a brick factory in St. Louis, Mo., where he later completed his trade as a bricklayer, coming to Herrin in 1906. For a time he was a member of the firm of Parotti and Cardani, later of the firm of Cardani and Williams, and some two years ago going in business alone. He has just contracted with the Masonic lodge of this city to erect their new temple in Herrin and several other large contracts in this vicinity.
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Harry Fowler, Grocer
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0 NE of the most modern and sanitary grocery stores in Herrin or Williamson county is that of Harry Fowler, located at 200 South Park Avenue, where the most sea- sonable vegetables and fresh stock of every- thing kept in a first- class grocery is to be found.
Mr. Fowler was born in Arkansas in 1880, and came to Herrin in 1882 with his father, who was a general con- tractor. He received his merchandising training with the Elles Store Com- pany, being in
their employe seven years before starting in business for himself.
As a war worker, assisting in the task of backing up the boys at the front, Mr. Fowler was very active. Most of his duty was serving on the soliciting and purchasing committees of the Red Cross and other organizations.
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He served Her- ron as city treas- urer for a term, 1904-1906.
He is an active member of the Ma- sons and Odd Fel- lows fraternal orders of this city.
East Bros. Transfer Company
SOME four years ago there came to Herrin W. E. East, one of those who believed there was a future in Herrin awaiting him. Purchasing a horse and wagon on borrowed capital, he started in the transfer business and by close attention to the duty and re- liable service his business grew rapidly. The following year found his business too large for horses and wagons, and he purchased his first Ford truck and then another machine in the same year.
In four years, the business has grown to the extent that two three ton, one two ton and one one and a half ton Denby trucks besides a team and wagon are required.
The first of 1919, his brother J. E. East bought an interest in the business and the name was changed from East Transfer Com- pany to East Brothers Transfer Company.
The present office is- maintained in the Jefferson Hotel, but as soon as the new Davis Bros. Garage is completed the office will be maintained and trucks stored there.
Joe Brenner
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during the high price of shoes, is the shoe repairer who makes the old shoes take the place of new. Herrin has an expert in this line, Joe Brenner, more generally known as "Uncle Joe," who has for many years taken a delight in making new shoes out of old.
Mr. Brenner was born in Rockport, Ind., 1861, moving to Paducah, Ky., with his parents in 1875. where he took up the shoemaking trade when a young man. He came to Herrin in 1908, and estab- lished himself in his chosen trade.
The shoe making equipment of "Uncle Joe's" is complete in every respect, with all the new elec- trical machinery used in modern shoe repair shops. Naturally the work is dependable as it has long been his pride to have satisfied customers.
Mr. Brenner was very active here during the war period and was always among the first to help put over the different activities.
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Brenner's Home Steam Bakery
BRENNER'S HOME STEAM BAKERY was estab- lished in Herrin in 1901 by A. F. Brenner, the present proprietor and owner. Mr. Brenner was brought up in the bakery business, learning the business at Paducah, Ky. Upon coming to Herrin in 1901, he managed for a time the bakery depart- ment for the Elles Store Company, four years later establishing the firm that bears his name at 206 S. Park Avenue, where the parent shop is still located. Three years ago the business grew to such an extent that Mr. Brenner opened a north side bakery at 120 N. 14th Street, and placed Miss Mary Schwegman in charge of the business. Both shops
are equipped with all modern machinery. A con tinuous oven of the most improved type, bread mold- ing and cake machines are employed in the work. The cake department alone employs four men and the bread department required five men. This is the largest bakery in southern Illinois and supplies an immense trade in Herrin and vicinity. Brenner's cream bread is a favorite brand in the Coal Belt everywhere. At the south side shop, Mr. Brenner is assisted in the work by his daughter, Miss Lottie, who is head bookkeeper. Two auto trucks are used in making city deliveries. The shops enjoy a big suburban trade.
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Jerry Palladino
COMING to Herrin, September 20, 1914, from Chicago, where he had been em- ployed for several years with the Royal Tailors, Jerry Palladino started in the same line of business here, and by his close atten- tion to business and expert knowledge, he has built up an extensive business in clean- ing, pressing, altering and custom tailoring.
Jerry is one of Herrin's most popular citi- zens of Italian birth, born in Campagne, Italy, and coming to the United States in 1907. He was married to Miss Geraldine Senese, sister of Rev. Fr. Senese, in 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Palladino have three children -Concetta, born May, 1912; Rosa, born February, 1914; and Arcadia, born October, 1916.
Since `locating here Mr. Palladino has made many loyal friends and enjoys the confidence and respect of all with whom he comes in contact.
Gus Avripas
GUS AVRIPAS, dealer in general merchandise and groceries, at 216 N. 14th Street in Herrin, has been in business in that city since February 7, 1919, buying out Joe Helleny, who conducted the store until that time. Mr. Avripas, by his honest · dealings and courteous treatment of his patrons, has built up a good trade which has increased from the time he took over the business.
He had had some experience in the merchandising business, gained in the large store of New York City and Chicago, where he resided previous to coming to Herrin in 1911.
He was born in Greece and from a boy dreamed of coming to America and grasping the oppor- tunities of this great country he had read and heard so much about. In 1910 his dream came true and he entered the country through the port of New York, where he spent some time before coming on west.
He is married and has a family of three children. His wife was Miss Sudie Holland before marriage.
Mr. Avripas had a brother, Nick Avripas, now of Washington, D. C., in the service during the war, and he himself did his bit throughout the war period.
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Blue Grass Butter Company
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ONE of the very necessary business institutions of Herrin is the Blue Grass Butter Co., located at 208 N. 14th Street, which has been established here about three years. The head office of the company is located at Murphys- boro, but B. H. King, the president of the company, spends considerable of his time here.
This company churn a high grade butter which is trade marked "Blue Grass," which is strictly a high grade creamery butter. The Herrin plant maintains modern milk pasteurizing machinery and are also large buyers of poultry and eggs.
Besides the Herrin plant this com- pany also maintains large stores at Murphysboro and Alva.
Farmers will always be able to obtain the very highest prices for milk and cream at the Blue Grass Butter Company.
The Herrin employees are Miss Katie Shomaker, bookkeeper and milk tester; Y. G. Gaines and Joe Brazaitis.
Lockos Bros.
THERE are many good citizens of foreign birth in Herrin, the class that adopt this country as their own, and among such are Nick and Louis Lockos, who are proprietors of the O. K. Shining Parlor and hat repair works.
Nick came to the United States in 1906 and to Herrin in 1909. He has his naturali- zation papers.
Louis came to this country in 1909 and to Herrin to join his brother in 1910. He has his first papers, and will soon be a full- fledged citizen.
They have a brother, Sam, also a citizen of Herrin, who served in the army during the late war. They are natives of Greece, being born and reared in Batras, Greece.
The Lockos Brothers are good citizens and are examples of the world's greatest melting pot that the United States has been proud to claim.
Lee Hand's Laundry
H TERRIN'S only public laundry today and throughout the war period was Lee's Laundry, located at 116 E. Walnut Street. This popular laundry was established by Lee Wah, some twelve years ago. He came here from Chicago and built up a splendid trade which his successor has maintained and added to.
Some two and a half years ago, Lee ob- tained the ownership and assumed the man- agement of the business. He is quite Ameri- canized and in the war period did his bit in all war funds and charities.
Several laundries have been established from time to time since this business was located, but have soon dropped out and now Lee's laundry has a clear field. The reputa- tion built up has been founded on good workmanship, prompt service and reasonable prices. The fact that practically all of the work is done by machinery is a feature that has long made this laundry preferable.
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Citizens State Bank
THIS bank, organized in October, 1907, is a very popular and strong financial institution of Johns- ton City, and as such plays a very important part in the upbuilding of Johnston City and community. The present officers are: W. H. Grant, president; Harry Barlow, vice-president ; L. D. Hobbs, cashier;
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and J. S. Evans, assistant cashier. Directors other than the officers are: J. H. Felts, Chas. Cazaleen and J. D. Lurnaghi.
L. D. Hobbs, the efficient cashier, is a Williamson county product, being reared in Creal Springs, where he was railroad agent for some time and later be- came auditor. About five years ago he became cash- ier of the Citizens State Bank and previously was connected with the Johns- ton City Coal Company. Mr. Hobbs is a municipal leader and at the present time mayor of Johnston City. He was a tireless worker in all war activities and acted as Red Cross treasurer for some time. He is a staunch Republi- can and has served his party on several occasions. Mr. Grant is a well known retired farmer. He served during the war as president of Local Board No. 1, and his picture will be found in another section of the book.
The last financial state- ment of the bank, Sept. 12, 1919, was as follows:
RESOURCES - Loans and discounts, $309,825.85; Overdrafts, $2,808.21; Lib- erty Loan Bonds, $8,200.00; Certificates of Indebtedness, $5,000.00; War Savings Stamps, $834.00; other bonds and stocks, $50,- 369.25; Banking house, fur- niture and fixtures, $23,- 365.41; other real estate, $910.00; due from banks, -41,351.46; cash, $34,847.67; exchanges, checks and col- lections, $1,539.23; total resources $553,051.08.
LIABILITIES-Capital stock paid in $25,000.00; surplus fund, $9,000.00; undivided profits (net), $2,955.08; deposits, 516,096.08; total liabilities, $553,051.08.
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Johnson City Bottling Works
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THIS large business institution was organ-
ized in 1912 and was later re-organized with John Visconti of Carterville as president and J. H. Colombo of Johnston City, secre- tary and treasurer.
The Johnston City Bottling Company has a very large and ever increasing business. With the most modern machinery for its pur- poses this plant has a capacity of more than five hundred cases of soda water per day and also manufactures very high class ginger ale. Their ice cream, which is known as "Sanataire" ice cream, has met with popular favor, and as the ice cream department is equipped for five hundred gallons per day is proof of the demand for this pure and
delicious frozen dainty. This company are agents of a fine mineral water and distribut- ors of Cook's Goldblume, Griesedieck Stag, Pape's Product Co. "Jiffy" and National Everage "Buck." They have a branch at West Frankfort and employ ten people and three trucks in the Johnston City plant.
J. H. Colombo is the son of Bart Colombo of Herrin. He graduated from Illinois Uni- versity in 1913 and was married to Miss Fern Curtis of Champaign in November, 1913, Mr. and Mrs. Colombo have one daugh- ter, Mary, born in 1915.
Mr. Colombo is a very popular and pro- gressive citizen and takes an active interest in all municipal affairs.
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Johnson City State Bank
RGANIZED as a state bank in 1904 with a capital of $50,000.00, the Johnston City State Bank has become well known in banking circles of Williamson County. The officers and directors are as follows: Peter Wastier, president; A. C. Stiritz, vice-presi- dent; W. S. Hardesty, cashier. The directors are Peter Wastier, H. J. H. Becker, J. F. Becker, A. C. Stiritz, E. M. Stotlar, Ira
M. Leigh, A. A. Becker. The insert picture is that of the president, Peter Wastier.
This bank is very admirably situated in a modern bank building and nicely furnished in the most modern style with facilities that any bank could be proud of possessing. The last financial statement given here shows the condition of the Johnston City State Bank on the 30th day of June, 1919.
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Loans and discounts $365,071.01
Overdrafts 690.29
Securities 136,734.00
Investments 65,000.00
Banking house, furniture, fixtures 24,729.42
Furniture 6,725.81
Other real estate. 4,591.47
Due from other banks. 141,215.96
Total resources $686,257.95
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in. $ 50,000.00
Surplus fund 6,750.00
Undivided profits (net) 6,667.80
Deposits 622,840.16
Total liabilities
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Ferges Store
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"THIS large general store was established in Johns- ton City in 1912 by W. G. Ferges, who came here from Herrin where he was engaged in the general mercantile business. A very successful mer- chant, he trained his two sons, Mark and Ray, in the business, and upon their discharge from service in the late war, Mark serving in the navy and Ray in the army, their records a n d photographs will be found in the honor roll sec- tion of this history -were put in charge of the busi- ness, assuming pro- prietorship.
The Ferges Store is one of the most
complete of its kind, carrying a splendid stock of everything in groceries, fruits and produce, and all customers are accorded prompt and courteous attention. The dry goods department has a very clean and up to date line of the best goods obtainable. This store has won its success by adhering strictly to the policy of handling only the best grades of goods, selling - them at the lowest consistent prices, and by upright and enterprising busi- ness methods.
Mark and Ray are popular busi- ness men and, like their father, have the respect and confidence of all.
Emil Moroni
E MIL MORONI, one of the west side gen- eral merchandise stores of Johnston City, was born in the city of Cuggioni, Province of Milano, Italy, on February the 11th, 1888. His brothers before him had all come to America and in this great land of unlimited opportunities succeed and it was early the wish of his brother to follow in their tracks. Nine years ago he left the old country and came to the States. He came direct to Johns- ton City, where he joined his brother, Louis Moroni, who at that time was in the general merchandising business. He was employed with his brother for a time, later acquiring an interest and in April, 1919, he took over the entire business and his brother retired from the business, to devote his entire time in the theatre business in Johnston City. Louie has almost a monopoly of the theatre business there and is just now completing a
handsome theatre building fronting on East Broadway.
Since taking over the business, Mr. Moroni has enjoyed a big trade. He has built up his business through untiring efforts to please his customers and they are today his best adver- tisers. He has added much to the line, carry- ing a stock of furniture, miners' supplies, hardware, stoves and ranges, having some of the old line that are nationally advertised. He is satisfied with reasonable profits and has a good trade among the Italian colony as well as the general public in Johnston City and vicinity. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded has been a motto with this firm for years and Mr. Moroni makes it a practiced rule in the conduct of the business.
In 1912, Mr. Moroni was married to Miss Louisa Lolli of Johnston City. They have three children, John, Gracie and Rena.
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ONE of the latest business men of Johnston City, and in the short time he has heen a citizen, one of the most popular, is S. S. Vick, usually known as "Snyder" by his many friends in William- son County. Mr. Vick came here in 1918 from Carterville, disposing of an interest in his drug store there to his brother, Jay Vick.
S. S. Vick was born in 1881, the son of Dr. J. W. Vick of Carterville. He attended the Marion High School and then the Northwestern University, where he took a special course in chem- istry, finishing in 1903, returning to Carterville, where he started a new drug store and later buying out Joe E. Kelley.
Mr. Vick was married to Miss Grace Davis, daughter of W. T. Davis of Marion.
Mr. Vick is also a partner in the Cline-Vick Drug Store at Zeigler, which they established in 1918.
The store at Johnston City is a Rexall store, as are all the stores in which Mr. Vick is interested. Besides the Rexall linc of proprietary remedies and specialties, he also has the Nyal line ,which is also composed of a large number of remedies meeting the demand of a remedy for every purpose ready prepared. This drug store is also the news headquarters of Johnston City- all the daily papers and latest maga- zines arc obtainable. A music room is in the rear of the main store, where sheet music and musical instruments are sold, such as Victor talking ma- chinse, latest records, Adam Schaaf and Vose pianos and players.
Co-Operative Association, Inc.
REDUCING the cost of living was the occasion for organizing the Co-operative Association, Inc., of Johnston City. The association was organized and incorporated August, 1915, under the Roaclidal system of co-operative stores, the principle of which is to sell mer- chandise at the prevailing prices and return the profits to mem- bers in dividends. These dividends are eitlier pay- able in cash or stock in the Asso- ciation. There are at the present time 110 mem- bers in the Asso- ciation, which is a guarantee for sufficient custom- ers for the store to take an impor- tant part in the affairs of the city.
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The manager of the Association is Noble Bell, a very popular young business man who has been employed with the Association since its organization, first as assistant manager and then manager. Mr. Bell has had a great deal of experience in the gen- eral merchandis- ing business, be- ginning lıis career with Joe Williams · and then seven years with Chas. Alexander. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Bell have two children, Ber- - nard, age 4, and Boling, age 2.
Officers are: Geo. Hedley, Pres .; Thos. Cosgrove, Sec-Treas .; Thos. Smith, Vice-Pres. Directors: Isaac Burnley, V. R. Wilson, Harry Morgan, Robt. Wilson and Robt. Gobois.
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Henson and Kenshalo, Attorneys
THE law firm of Henson & Kenshalo sup- plied two recruits for Uncle Sam's army. Mr. Ray D. Henson was born Nov. 1, 1893, near Vergennes in Jackson County. His father, D. H. Henson, moved to Johnston City in October, 1896, and has been a resi- dent of that city for about twenty - three years. His only son, Ray, grew to manhood there and after finishing high school entered the Southern Illinois State Normal Uni- versity at Carbon- dale. Aftertwo years of work he was graduated in 1912. He then en- tered the University of Illinois at Ur- bana and took up the study of law. He finished the law course and was awarded his L. L. B. in 1916; was admitted to the bar, formed a partnership with D. R. Kenshalo and took up the practice of law at Johnston City in the early summer of the same year.
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THE other partner of the firm, D. Ralph Kenshalo, was born Dec. 9, 1890, near Fairfield, Wayne County.
After finishing the common schools he en- tered the Southern Illinois State Normal Uni- versity at Carbondale. After four years of work he was grad- uated in 1913. He entered the law school of the Uni- versity of Illinois and was awarded the L. L. B. degree in 1916. He was admitted to the bar, formed a partner- ship with Ray D. Henson and began the practice of law in Johnston City the same year.
In March, 1917, he applied for a commission in the Reserve Corps of the U. S. Army. He was sent to the officers' training school at Fort Sheridan; was commissioned a Second Lieut. Inf., Aug. 15, 1917; was commissioned a First Lieut. Inf., Aug. 24, 1918. Discharged March 7, 1919, at Camp Grant.
He resumed the practice of law with his former partner at Johnston City shortly after his discharge.
His mother, Mrs. D. RALPH KENSHALO Tyra Kenshalo, lives at Fairfield. He was married May 5, 1917, to Miss Edith C. Schroeder of Chester.
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