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BALTES HOTEL
The Baltes Hotel is one of Fort Wayne's prominent hostelries and is known to all travelers who make this city a part of their itinerary as being one of the most comfortable and modern hotels in the state of Indiana. The Baltes Hotel is located at the corner of Harrison and
West Berry Streets, near the cen- ter of the city, conveniently ad- jacent to the business district. The building is absolutely fire proof. Fifteen of the rooms have private baths and all of the others have running hot and cold water. There is also telephone service in every room. The house is con- ducted on the European plan at the rates of seventy-five cents, one dollar and one dollar and a half, a day. The dining room is spacious and attractive and the service excel- lent. Wm. H. Knapp, proprietor.
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FT WAYNE HORSE & MULE MARKET AUCTION SALE SATURDAY 10AM 1001-07 WELLS ST FT. WAYNEIND
FORT WAYNE HORSE AND MULE MARKET (See page 116)
BEERS-OFFUT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
O NE of the largest contracting firms operating in the state of Indiana is the Beers-Offut Construction Company. The com- pany was organized in 1908 and in 1910 was incorporated for twenty- five thousand dollars. General contracting, particularly that of heavy construction work, comprises the firm's activities. Building in rein- forced concrete, laying pavements, installing filtration plants, reser- voirs, etc., form a large part of the work. The company has large resources and is in a position to give the largest orders prompt atten- tion and fill them with the minimum of delay. With a large and thor- oughly modern equipment, the company has taken some of the largest orders in the city and has executed them to the fullest satisfaction. The company occupies commodius offices on the second floor of the Hamilton Bank Block. The force of expert workmen engaged varies in number, usually between one hundred and five hundred men. Mr. D. N. Beers is the manager, and with Mr. II. C. Offut, the vice pres- ident, possesses a very high order of technical and executive ability.
FORT WAYNE DAIRY COMPANY
THIS company does an annual business of $250,000.00, its trade territory covering this city and a radius of one hundred miles. It was established in 1908, with Charles McCulloch as its president, and William Klitke, secretary and treasurer. The products consist of milk, butter and ice cream, and employment is given to fifty people. Over 10,000 square feet of floor space is occupied by the Fort Wayne plant, and a branch operated in Hammond, Indiana.
F. G. GAUNTT MANUFACTURING COMPANY
For seven years the F. G. Gauntt Manufacturing Company has been engaged in roll corrugating, manufacturing flour and feed mill machinery, all kinds of blending machinery for bakeries, self-rising flour, chemicals, fertilizer plants, poultry, molasses and mixed feed plants. Special attention and study has been concentrated in these lines, resulting in a high degree of perfection. Each year since its beginning the business has shown a rapidly increasing demand.
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FORT WAYNE BILL POSTING CO
O UTDOOR publicity in recent years has become a part and parcel of the advertising campaign, of nearly every important man- ufactured article. The national advertiser has long recognized posters as an essential medium. What originated among national advertis- ers has gradually found its way to the smallest struggling retailer and today there is not a line of business that has not its own effective posters. The fact that posting has been found to be a strong advertis- ing medium has forced men of means into the business and with their entrance into the game the whole posting situation has been revolutionized and today fine steel construction is appearing every- where, and the service rendered the advertiser has been made doubly effective.
Fort Wayne today, on the authority of national advertisers boasts of the finest bill posting plant in the state of Indiana. Space is sought for by national advertisers six months to one year in advance, largely because of the good service rendered, and also because Fort Wayne for its size is considered the best field in the Middle West.
FORT WAYNE BOX COMPANY
The Fort Wayne Box Company is one of the best known in- stitutions engaged in the manufacture of paper boxes in the middle West. In the"Set Up"boxes they can furnish everything in drug boxes, Candy boxes, shoe boxes, shell boxes and mailing tubes. They also manufacture folding cartons of every description, from the plain shell to a fancy carton printed up in five colors. Their ability to handle orders requiring original designing has brought them into prominence in this line of work.
FORT WAYNE ENGINEERING & MIG. CO
Fort Wayne Engineering and Manufacturing Company, Inc- orporated. Pumping machinery and complete water supply systems comprise the products of this concern. The company was incor- porated in 1908 for three hundred thousand dollars. Its plant has a working area of twenty-three thousand square feet and employs seventy-five people in the factory and an office force of twelve. The officers are Henry C. Paul, president, John Astrom, vice president, and chief engineer and James I. Haberly, secretary and treasurer.
GUSTAVE SCHUBERT DYEING AND DRY CLEANING
T HE process of dry cleaning, a comparatively modern innovation has proven a decided boon to people in every profession and in every business. Many garments, through the dry cleaning process can be made as good as when new, that would otherwise have to be discarded. This is true also of draperies, curtains and many house- hold furnishings. At 229 East Main Street, Mr. Gustave Schubert conduets a first class dyeing and dry cleaning establishment. Dry cleaning of every description as well as fancy dyeing are done success- fully. Latest modern equipment has been installed and, with twenty- five skilled and experienced assistants, the work done by this concern cannot be improved upon by the best equipped planis in our largest cities. A specialty is made of ladies' clothing of all kinds. The Schubert dry cleaning process used does not shrink or injure the finest fabrics and it is only way way to successfully clean garments of delicate texture. The reputation built up by this concern in clean- ing and pressing of men's and women's garments is envied by its competitors. Prompt delivery service, by motors.
HORTON MANUFACTURING CO.
The Horton Manufacturing Company, which was organized in 1871 and incorporated in 1883 for fifty thousand dollars, manufact- ures washing machines. Fifty competent men are employed at the plant which occupies a ground space of two and one half acres and turns out two hundred thousand dollars worth of products yearly. The Horton washing machines have been widely used for forty-two years and are considered standard. The line consists of electric machines, water motor machines and various hand driven machines.
MEIER-WIESE COMPANY
The firm of Meier-Wiese Company has contributed a very large share in its own particulars line in the building activities of Fort Wayne. The Company which was established in 1896, makes a specialty of structural and ornamental iron work. Eight hundred tons of raw material are consumed yearly, while the finished pro- duets represent a value of eighty thousand dollars. Twenty-seven skilled mechanies are employed to whom is paid an annual sum of $20,000.00. The shop is amply supplied with improved machinery.
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TROY LAUNDRY
T HE Troy Laundry is one of the pioneer laundries of Fort Wayne, having been established thirty-seven years ago, in 1876. In 1911 the concern was incorporated. The Troy Laundry is convenient- ly located at 308-314 Pearl Street where seventy experienced people are employed. Mr. F. L. Jones and sons make up the members of this firm, of which Mr. Jones is manager. This thoroughly modern laundry is supplied throughout with special machinery of the latest improved type. The building of commodious proportions is suitably arranged well lighted throughout and has ample working space. The laundry is also supplied with a superior soft water plant and has the only white sulphur wells in the city. The use of injurious chemicals is not permitted in the cleansing process. The management takes special care that all details of the work are thoroughly inspected, thus assuring satisfactory results. Long and successful experience has proven conclusively that careful attention to the minutest details spells success in a very great degree. Year by year the business done by the Troy Laundry has shown a marked increase.
PERRINE-ARMSTRONG COMPANY
About fifteen years ago, the Perrine-Armstrong Company was organized, and in 1905 it was re-incorporated and its capital stock increased from sixty thousand dollars to one hundred twenty thousand dollars. The firm operates a mill for turning out hard wood lumber. The plant occupies a ground space of nine and one half acres and em- ploys about seventy-five men who are skilled mill workers. The mill which is run by electricity is modernly equipped throughout and adequately supplied with the most recently devised machinery.
THE ENGINEERING COMPANY
This company designs and manufactures special milk condensing machinery, sterilizers and shakers. Also, fire escapes, shutters, iron stairs, doors, sidewalk lights and grating. In addition, the firm does all kinds of structural and ornamental iron work. The company was established in 1907 and in 1908 was incorporated for fifteen thou- sand dollars. The plant, which is modern and fully equipped, is located at the intersection of Winter Street and the Wabash Rail Road. Forty-five expert workmen are employed.
FORT WAYNE COAL COMPANY
T HE Fort Wayne Coal Company has its office at 602 Fulton Street and deals in coal at retail. The firm was organized and incor- porated in 1903, since which time it has built up a large and growing business. It has a capital of twenty thousand dollars. Twelve men are needed to take care of the increasing number of orders. Prompt delivery service to all parts of the city is assured at all times. Service to the satisfaction of its patrons has been a prime feature in the com- any's business and satisfied patrons are regular patrons. The yards are conveniently located and through a knowledge of the local demands made upon it, the firm is in a position to fill all orders promptly. The rapid growth of the business proves public appreciation of the firm's knowledge of coal values and the character of the administrative and delivery system. There is a vast difference between the grades of coal in burning and heating power. Every variety of coal handled is the best and its customers will be gratified with the quality and price. The officers are P. F. Dixon, president, H. G. Keegan, vice pres- ident, A. S. Coverdale, secretary, and Charles E. Crall, treasurer.
FORT WAYNE BRICK COMPANY
Among the industries which play a vital part in the welfare of the community is the Fort Wayne Brick Company which has been in business ten years. The company is capitalized for one hundred thousand dollars. The yard comprises three acres of land suited to its purpose, where sixty men are employed. Thirty thousand dollars are paid in annual wages. Sixty thousand tons of clay are used yearly in making fifty thousand tons of bricks which represent a value of seventy-five thousand dollars.
THE CONSUMERS ICE COMPANY
The Consumers Ice Company is one of the largest manufact- urers of ice in the city. The firm was incorporated in 1901 with a capital stock of twenty-five thousand dollars. One hundred fifty tons daily represent the output. Fifty experienced people are em- ployed, who receive thirty-one thousand dollars in annual wages. The company's plant is modern in every particular. The firm also handles coal. The officers are Charles W. Donson. pres., Fred O. Eward, vice pres. and E. D. Eward, secy., treas, and gent. manager.
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THE GINN PRINTING COMPANY
T THE Ginn Printing Company, whose finely equipped plant is located in the Daily News Building, 709 Clinton Street, is widely known for its unexcelled work. The firm was established here five years ago, during which time it has gained an enviable reputation. Two years ago the business was incorporated. The Ginn Printing Company do high grade color work and job printing. A specialty is made of designing, embossing, multiple color work, etc. Platen presses are used exclusively by this firm and the entire equipment is of the most recent invention. From seven to ten expert workmen are employed, each particularly skillful in his department. Every pro- gressive business man recognizes the fact that classy printing matter, executed with taste and good workmanship, is a potent factor in gain- ing the recognition he seeks. Advertising literature illy printed carries with it a bad impression and does more harm than good. Many of the most up-to-date business men of Fort Wayne, as well as those of surrounding towns, are putting their publicity printing in the hands of the Ginn Printing Company, the "Snappy Printers."
EMPIRE BOX COMPANY
This concern makes cigar boxes and small wooden boxes. Each year three hundred and sixty thousand feet of lumber are used in turning out two hundred fifty thousand boxes, one fourth of which is shipped to outside territory. The factory, is located at 1026-1032 Broadway, employs fourteen trained people and has a working space of five thousand square feet. The business was founded in 1876 but was reorganized and incorporated in 1905. Alr. John F. Rabus is the manager and conducts the business along progressive lines.
1. 1. DOWELL. CEMENT BURIAL VAULTS
The automatic sraling, water expelling, reinforced cement burial vault is the only burial vault of its kind ever invented. These vaults are manufactured by Mr. Il. H. Doswell at 1821 Howell Street. The coneern was established in 1910. The old custom of using the wooden rough box for the interment of the dead, is rapidly giving way to the safe and secure method, by use of the cement burial vault, and these special vaults are meeting a long sought For need in pro- viding absolute protection to the casket from any contact with water.
THE MINER STUDIO
F OR twenty years the Miner Studio, located at 121 West Wayne Street, has been widely known for the excellency of the work done there. A special feature is the fine portrait work, including a large variety of photo work, enlargements and color work. Out door and interior views of a superior grade are furnished as well as every kind of photos for catalogues and other commercial purposes, including photos of machinery, furniture, etc. Copying is also a part of the work. Special cameras and lenses are used for the several kinds of work and every order, whether large or small, receives the most care- ful attention and skillful execution. The Miner Studio is under the management of Miss Stella Miner whose wide experience and pro- gressive methods have brought continued success to the business. Mr. John D. Albrecht is the efficient operator and is an artist as well as a photographer. Mr. Albrecht makes a continuous study of his work and keeps abreast of the times in all that is new in photography, both in methods and materials. Photographs signed "Miner" com- pare favorably with those from our larger cities.
E M. BALTES AND COMPANY
Selling builders' supplies constitutes the business of E. M. Baltes and Company. The firm makes a specialty of face brick, best wall board, plaster board, Whiteacre Hollow Fire Clay Block and Tile. All materials handled by this company are of the best quality the market others. The firm was established over a half century ago, in 1861 and is located at 312 Harrison Street where fifteen capable men are employed. The company consists of E. M. Baltes, M. Baltes and Theodore C. Schwier the latter of whom is manager.
ADAMS & TAYLOR MACHINE COMPANY
This company conducts a general machine and repair shop at 1113-1115 Clay Street. The company was organized eight years ago and consists of Messrs. Walter W. Adams, Robert L. Taylor and Henry William Meyer. The firm's shop is well lighted and amply supplied with modern equipment for turning out rapid and accurate work. A specialty is made in building machinery for handle factories, bending factories and for brick and tile yards. The company also builds gas engines and does automobile work.
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JOHN M. E. RIEDEL -- ARCHITECT
A RCHITECTURE is one of the principal features to be considered in the construction of any building or residence. Consistent design, attractive appearance and right construction are almost impossible without the advantages of this art. Beautifully designed homes, though modest in cost, go far in making up the attractive features of a city. The same thing is true in regard to business houses, factory and public buildings. Instead of the unsightly factory structures of years ago, the modern business institution is conducted in well planned edifices that, under the supervision of efficient architects, have been made possible. Mr. John M. E. Riedel, since 1889 has planned many of the important buildings in Fort Wayne. Among them are the Empress Theater, Wayne Hotel, Centlivre Hotel, St. Paul's School, Concordia School, Concordia College, Engine Houses Nos. 7 and 8, South Wayne School, Lyric Theatre and Horace Mariotte's Emporium; residence for Dr. H. A. Duemling, Al Riegel, H. Beverforden, P. Nussbaum and many others. Mr. Riedel's office is located in the Schmitz Building.
MAUMEE DAIRY COMPANY
The Maumee Dairy Company maintains the most modern plant of its kind in Indiana. It operates its own ice plant in connection with the complete dairy, creamery, and ice cream plant. The com- pany specializes in all dairy products. The plant consumes two thousand five hundred tons of raw material yearly and its annual output represents two hundred seventy five thousand dollars. In 1898 the company was organized as the Collins Ice Cream Company and was reorganized in 1912 as the Maumee Dairy Company.
WAYNE TOBACCO COMPANY
The Wayne Tobacco Company is the largest wholesale tobacco concern in northern Indiana. In 1908 the firm was established and in 1909, was incorporated. The business is centrally located at 119 East Washington Street. Owing to their modern methods of trans- acting business the company has made rapid strides during the five years it has been in business, Besides dealing in cigars and tobacco, the company handles a complete assortment of pipes and kindred lines. Mr. Albert H. Buuck, a native of Fort Wayne, is president.
FORT WAYNE MERCANTILE ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION
T HE Fort Wayne Mercantile Accident Association is a strictly
mutual association, not a company for personal profit. For this reason this company can give insurance for which most companies charge twenty-five dollars a year, for only ten dollars a year. Policy holders are assessed only for enough to pay losses and carry on the business. There are no high salaried officers. The stockholders are the policy holders. Only the safest risks are accepted. Commercial travelers, business and professional men and those whose duties are no more hazardous, comprise the policy holders. For total disability, twenty-five dollars a week are paid, not to exceed one year; for partial disability, ten dollars a week, not to exceed five weeks; for death, of a sum equal to the amount collected from an assessment of two dollars upon each member not exceeding 85,000.00. This is the safest accident insurance for the least money, with the promptest settlement in addition. The company was organized and incorporated in 1892. The principal offices occupy suite 400 of the Peoples Trust and Savings Company's Building.
COONY BAYER CIGAR COMPANY
This concern, of which Mr. Coony Bayer is president, began the manufacture of cigars twenty-two years ago. In 1901 the business was incorporated. So popular have been the brands that almost 5,000,000 cigars are made annually, representing a value of one hundred thirty-five thousand dollars. Among the special brands are "Coony's Little Havana," at five cents; "Lady Wayne," ten cents and "La Rienta," ten cents. Eighty people are employed who receive sixty thousand dollars in yearly wages.
FRANK GRUBER'S BOILER WORKS
Since 1897, this concern has been engaged in manufacturing boilers, feed water heaters, filters and water generators. The out- put also includes sheet iron work of all descriptions, structural, plain and ornamental iron work, iron doors and shutters, sidewalk lights and gratings. Repairing is done in all these branches. The firm is capitalized for twenty-five thousand dollars and employs thirty skilled mechanics who receive annually fifteen thousand dollars. The well equipped plant occupies one half acre of ground.
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JEFFERSON THEATRE
T HE Jefferson Theatre, located at 116-118 West Jefferson Street, is the largest and safest theatre in the State, devoted to motion pictures. The building, having a capacity of one thousand one hundred twenty-eight, presents a most attractive appearance, has thorough ventilation, mirror screens and is furnished with modern equipment. The pictures displayed in this house are uniformly high class. The management is constantly seeking the best class of films obtainable and secures many reels, the subjects of which are taken from the field of drama of real worth, from standard literature and valuable historical events. The public is growing more and more in favor of the pictures that carry an element of refinement and od- ucation as well as entertainment. The increase in the business of the Jefferson since its opening in February of the present year, is most gratifying to its owners and management and is a proof that the higher class of amusement is growing in popularity. Mr. Walter L. Hill is the manager. The officers of the company who own the Jefferson are well known business men. A rest room is being added for ladies.
AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY
The Auto Supply Company, located at 122 West Washington Boulevard, deals at wholesale and retail in automobile supplies. The stock consists of a Full and complete line of the latest improved automobile accessories. The display rooms are admirably arranged For showing these goods and have every facility for handling large orders. From the time the firm established its business here in March of the present year, it has enjoyed a rapid growth. The company is capitalized for twenty thousand dollars.
WILLIAM KAOUGH COAL COMPANY
Selling coal at wholesale and retail is the business of this company which is located advantageously at the intersection of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad, and Wells Street. The firm, which was established in 1908 and incorporated in 1910, con- sists of two partners, August J. Lassus and Henrietta Lassus, the former of whom is manager. Eighteen men are employed. Each year the firm has met with a steady increase in the volume of its business. Deliveries are made to all parts of the city.
LENNART AND ORTLIEB-REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
THIS partnership was formed in 1893 and consists of Messrs.
William J. Lennart and F. William Ortlieb. During twenty years, the business has grown to considerable proportions. The office is at 819 Calhoun Street where an extensive list of different kinds of property is to be seen. Important local real estate deals have been consummated through this firm in business and residence properties, forming an important factor in the growth and develop- ment of Fort Wayne. In the real estate business, Fort Wayne owes its activity to a few good firms whose integrity and substantiality, together with the ability to forsee the future possibilities of Fort Wayne, has made the valuable conditions of the city's property today. This firm does not believe in boom methods of any description, the outlook upon valuations being influenced only by what can be seen in actual expansion in growth, that being conservatively, the proper and only basis upon which to place intrinsic worth. In connection with the real estate business, Lennart and Ortlieb represent some of the best known insurance companies.
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