Fort Wayne, Indiana : a presentation of her resources, achievements and possibilities., Part 5

Author: Gardner, H. W., comp
Publication date: 1913
Publisher: [Fort Wayne, Ind.] : Fort Wayne News
Number of Pages: 136


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DRAGE-HARRIS COMPANY-722-724 BARR STREET


Five years ago this firm was established by Mr. F. A. Drage who is still manager of the company. In 1912 the company was incorporated for ten thousand dollars. A. H. Kiel and D. H. Harris are the other members of the firm. The concern deals exclusively in motor trucks for which there is an increasing demand. Firms in practically every line of business are adding the motor trucks to their equipment and discarding the horse drawn wagons. This company also does a general trucking business and furnishes busses for parties.


TROY DRY CLEANING COMPANY


The Troy Dry Cleaning Company was established in 1910 and one year later was incorporated. The business is located at 1812 Calhoun Street and is under the supervision of Mr. D. V. Jones. Dry cleaning of every description is satisfactorily done, the French process being used. Repairing and dyeing are also a part of the business. The firm has recently installed all new equipment comp- plete in every detail. The latest improved devices, especially con- structed for superior service have been placed in usc.


AGE ONE HUNDRED


DECATUR MOTOR TRUGRS


AUTO SUPPLY CO.


AUTO SUPPLY CO


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TROY DRY CLEANING


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1 AUTO SUPPLY CO.


3 WM. KAOUGH COAL CO.


2 THE DRAGE HARRIS CO


TROY DRY CLEANING CO.


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HOF BRAU CAFE


T HE Hof Brau Cafe was opened in 1906, by Mr. H. Wiebke, manager. It is centrally located at the corner of Calhoun and Columbia Streets. This cafe was patterned after the famous Hof Brau of Munich, an ancient eating and drinking house of the Eigh- teenth Century and of which there are but three other counterparts in this country. The aim of the management is to extend the best service and hospitality at a popular price. A specialty is made of sea foods, game, steaks and special luncheons. The Hof Brau is in touch with the best markets of America. for its supply of meats and delicacies. Its cellars contain at all times the choicest of every- thing. The cuisine is supplied with the finest equipment obtainable and everything in connection with it is immaculate and sanitary in all details of operation. For the use of the bar and the dining tables, there is a special cellar set aside for the storage of wines of choicest vintages, liquors that are bonded and guaranteed by the United States government, beers and ales, both imported and domestic, draught or bottle. Imported and domestic cigars are sold.


NATIONAL MILL SUPPLY COMPANY


The National Mill Supply Company, owns and operates the largest wholesale factory and plumbing supply house in Indiana. Since its inception in 1905 when it was incorporated for one hundred thousand dollars, it has increased steadily and now occupies entirely its own fine fire proof building at 209-211 East Columbia Street. Twenty-one capable men are employed. The output consists of engines; boilers, belting, hose, oil, contractors', plumbers', mill, mining and factory supplies; shafting and transmission equipment.


HVIT-MILLER-LAU COMPANY


For thirty-seven years, the Heit-Miller-Lau Company has been supplying Fort Wayne and extensive outside territory with fine confections. The company was incorporated for fifty thousand dollars and is located at 113-115-117 East Jefferson Street where about one hundred and fifty people are employed. The factory, which is amply supplied with modern equipment, has forty-eight thousand, two hundred and fifty square feet of working space. The firm's specialty is the famous He-Mi-La" brand of confections.


HOTEL CENTLIVRE


H OTEL Centlivre, located at 118-120 Baker Street, is in the im- mediate vicinity of the main railroad depots of the city. It was incorporated two years ago by E. R. and R. L. Carr, the former of whom is manager. lis seventy-five rooms, twenty-five of which have private baths, are finely furnished, equipped with steam heat, electric lights, telephones and with good ventilation throughout. The building, constructed of reinforced concrete, is fire proof. The Centlivre is conducted on the European plan with rates at one dollar and one dollar and a half per day. The twenty-five employes of this house are competent and uniformly courteous. The convenent location, together with the efficient management, have gained for the Centlivre a large patronage. There is a well appointed cafe which is popular with the guests owing to the excellency of the food, good service and moderate rates. This purveys strongly to the patron- age of the traveling salesman and has suitable sample rooms for their use. The environment, convenience and comfort of the Centlivre make it a desirable place to stay while in Fort Wayne.


C. J. ULMER-UNDERTAKING AND LIVERY


The livery service furnished by Mr. C. J. Ulmer is in every way all that a high class patronage could desire. The livery business was opened in 1892 and fourteen years later, undertaking was added. The business is located at 316-318 East Main Street where five men are employed, who are uniformly courteous and competent. The barn equipment includes both good horses and stylish carriages, which enables Mr. Ulmer to provide fine turn-outs for almost any occasion. Prompt service both day and night may be had.


FRED LAMBERT-REAL ESTATE


During the four years Mr. Fred Lambert has been engaged in the real estate business, he has built up a large patronage and gained the esteem and confidence of his associates and clients. A large list of desirable property, for sale or trade, can always be found at Mr. Lambert's office and his carnest endeavor is to supply all clients with their desires and institute satisfactory results. The well appointed office occupies rooms 320-321 of the Shoaff Building where all in- quiries will receive careful consideration.


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NATIONAL 77/W


SUPPLY !! COMPANY MILL AND FACTORY SUPPLIES


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1 NATIONAL MILL SUPPLY COMPANY


3 HEIT-MILLER-LAU COMPANY


4 LAMBERT'S DRIVE


2 C. J. ULMER, UNDERTAKING AND LIVERY


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CHARLES W. ORR


GENERAL AOENT AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD, CONN.


T HE Ætna Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., is the second oldest life insurance company in the United States, having been chartered in 1820, following the oldest company, The Presbyterian Ministers, founded in 1759. The Ætna has paid policy- holders the sum of $233,131,650. On January 1, 1913, the com- pany's assets amounted to $110,523,775. This company was a pioneer in the practice of lending money to Indiana farmers, as well as to those of the Middle West, thus helping to develop the country, it now having more than $8,000,000.00 invested in the State of Indiana, which represents about $800 of investments to each $1000 insurance in force in Indiana. The Ætna bas always been a pioneer in the Life Insurance business, having years ago voluntarily intro- duced numerous policy features favorable to policyholders, that competition now demands of all companies. The Ætna's Indiana general agency is located at 132 East Berry Street, with Mr. Charles W. Orr as Manager,


CITY AND SUBURBAN BUILDING COMPANY


The City and Suburban Building Company through its reasonable plans, has made it possible for many people of moderate circum- stanees to own homes in the most desirable parts of the city. The firm still has many of these beautiful homes for sale. The company was organized in 1905 and has a paid up capital of one hundred sixty thousand dollars. The offices occupy rooms 205-9 Shoaff Building. Mr. W. H. Scheiman is vice president and manager. P. J. Archer president, R. L. Magee secretary, W. E. Doud treasurer.


GEO F. TRIER'S MINUET DANCING SCHOOL


For twenty years Mr. Geo. F. Trier of Trier's Minuet Dancing School (Mulqueen's) has been teaching the old as well as young people of Fort Wayne correct dancing and deportment. From its inception this institution, by virtue of its high standards and competent in- struction, has attracted the best class of pupils and each succeeding year its classes have increased in numbers. The school is now con- ducted in a fine, new building, with modern appointments, at 121 East Washington Blvd. George F. Trier is manager and conductor.


RANDALL HOTEL


TOCATED at the corner of Harrison and Columbia Streets, adjacent


to the business centre of the city, the Randall Hotel is one of Fort Wayne's oldest and best known hostelries. The house was opened twenty-three years ago and is conducted on the American plan at two dollars a day and up and on the European plan at seventy- five cents, one dollar and one dollar and a half a day. There are one hundred nicely furnished rooms, each equipped with running water, telephone, steam heat and electric lights. The house has won a favorable reputation by reason of its excellent table and dining room service. Perfect cleanliness prevails throughout. Mr. Perry Randall, who is the popular manager of this hotel, has had wide and valuable experience in this line of business, and has a large acquaintance with the traveling public. The thirty-two employes are uniformly court- eous and attentive to the comfort of the house guests. It is the desire of Mr. Randall to make the public feel that there is always a hospit- able welcome at the Randall and that it is his purpose to offer the best service possible at moderate prices.


C. B. FITCH-INSURANCE


A general line of insurance is the business of Mr. C. B. Fitch, who has his office in room 213 of the Shoaff Building. Life, fire, acci- dent, health, liability, plate glass, steam boiler, burglary, use and occupancy, rent, tornado, credit indemnity, surety bonds, and every form of automobile insurance are among the lines represented by Mr. Fitch. Mr. Fitch has been in the insurance business for the past twenty-two years and is thoroughly qualified to render dependable service. Four able assistants are employed in this office.


FORT WAYNE TRUNK AND LEATHER COMPANY


The Fort Wayne Trunk and Leather Company, located at 924 Calhoun Street, in the Schmitz Block, manufactures and sells high grade trunks, suitcases and traveling bags. A full line of leather goods and related sundries are handled. The sales and display rooms are admirably arranged and fully equipped for handling the complete stock. Goods are sold both at wholesale and retail. The officers are O. J. Keller, president, E. S. Raymond, secretary and treasurer and O. J. Keller, Jr., manager.


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1 OFFICE OF CHAS. W. ORR-INSURANCE


3 TRIER'S MINUET DANCING ACADEMY


2 OFFICE OF C. B. FITCH -- INSURANCE 4 FORT WAYNE TRUNK AND LEATHER CO.


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MAHURIN & MAHURIN -- ARCHITECTS


M ARSHALL S. Mahurin and Guy M. Mahurin comprise this firm of architects whose well appointed office occupies rooms 13-16 of the Swinney Block. Since the business was established here six years ago the firm has designed some of the city's most attractive buildings and residenees-work that reflects credit upon the designers and that adds materially to the appearance of the city. Both mem- bers of the firm have a comprehensive knowledge of every department of architecture and are eminently qualified in this science. Among the buildings in Fort Wayne designed by these architects are the Scottish Rite Cathedral, one of the handsomest buildings in the state, the Fort Wayne Market Way, G. E. Bursley Co.'s wholesale grocery warehouse, St. Patrick's Lyceum, Lincoln Life Building, the Rudisill School on Spy Run Avenue, Sherman White and Company's Cold Storage Warehouse and residences for A. Z. Polhamus, S. B. Bechtel, James Shields, Mrs. Ed. Seidel. C. A. Dunkelberg and many others. All of the work executed by this firm is characterized by its adapt- ability, consistent outline and proportion and fine construction.


JOHN F. WING-ARCHITECT


Many of the more attractive buildings and residences of Fort Wayne are the designs of Mr. J. F. Wing, an architect who has been in business here for twenty-two years. Among the buildings and homes planned by Mr. Wing are the City Hall, State School for Feeble Minded Youth, St. Pauls Church, the J. Il. Bass residence and many other local buildings. The Port Clinton Court House. Knox County Court House, Greenfield County Court House and about one hundred school buildings are all his work.


OLIVER S. JONES-DECORATING, ETC.


At the present time more thought is given to the correct dec- oration of homes and of public buildings than ever before. For sixteen years, Mr. Oliver S. Jones has been engaged in interior dec- orating and hard wood finishing. He is located at 120 East Lieth Street and employs forty capable men. Mr. Jones makes a close study of his work. Two of the most notable examples of his work of local interest are the interior wood work of the Scottish Rite Cathedral and the decorating of the Anthony Hotel.


HENRY W. MEYER-ARCHITECT


M R. Henry W. Meyer has been closely connected with the develop- ment of Fort Wayne, along the line of better buildings. For fifteen years, Mr. Meyer has been engaged in designing and super- vising the construction of buildings in this city. His work as an architect and construction engineer is widely known. Many of the buildings in which the city takes great pride are his work. Among the more important buildings designed by Mr. Meyer are the Wash- ington School, Lutheran Hospital, Emanuel Church, Concordia Church, Christian Church, International Harvester's Building, Mossman Yarnelle's building, Gas works, and Hillman's building. These buildings are at once distinctive in appearance, substantial and suitable. Mr. Meyer is a thorough student along all lines per- taining to his work and makes constant research among the highest authorities. It costs no more to ereet a building of right proportions and beautiful lines, than to make an unsightly heap. But an arch- iteets service are required to produce the better result. Mr. Meyer's office is suite 3, 4 and 5 of the Old National Bank Building.


J. W. MONNINGER-GENERAL CONTRACTOR


Mr. J. W. Monninger, contractor and builder, whose office is located at 1718 St. Joe Boulevard, has been engaged in business in Fort Wayne for the last seven years. Mr. Monninger employs only competent men and in every part of his constructions uses care- fully selected materials. In almost every section of the city may be found examples of his work. Ten homes on Grant Avenue for W. H. Shambaugh, two on Oregon Avenue, two on Force Street and one in Drexel Park are a very few of the houses built by this contractor.


JOHN HAGEMAN-GENERAL CONTRACTOR


Several of Fort Wayne's prominent churches, as well as many other buildings, are the work of Mr. John Hageman. St. Andrews Church, Church of the Precious Blood, St. Joseph Hospital and St. Andrews Academy were built under his supervision. He also built the St. Rose Academy at Monroeville. Mr. Hageman's office is located at 1404 Fletcher Avenue and employs twenty men who are skilled in their work. Great care is given to the selection of all materials and to the inspection of all work.


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1 RESIDENCE OF GEO, HIBBINS


3 RESIDENCE OF OLIVER S. JONES-CONTRACTOR


2 RESIDENCE OF JOHN W. MONNINGER-CONTRACTOR


4 PRECIOUS BLOOD CHURCH, J. H. HAGEMAN-CONTRACTOR


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WALTON H. INGHAM-REAL ESTATE


MEMBER OF FORT WAYNE REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE


M R. Ingham specializes on three lines of investment: Choice vacant property, close in, in desirable neighborhood, most of which he either owns or controls. Parties looking for high grade vacant lots on which to build will find an excellent selection with him. "Wayne Wood Heights," the beautiful subdivision on the south side, overlooking the entire city, on the highest platted ground in town. This property faces on Hanna street, is in the direct line of the city's natural growth, and will become one of Fort Wayne's choicest additions. Parties seeking home sites or invest- ments will find "Wayne Wood Heights" offers exceptional oppor- tunities. The Home Site Realty Company owns and developes this property, of which Mr. Ingham is president and secretary. Well located acreage for subdivision and platting. Mr. Ingham has sev- eral choice pieces of acreage, which are ripe for subdivision and can be handled on favorable terms. The city's steady growth will bring tracts, now a little way out, into the heart of the residence district.


W. E. DOUD-REAL ESTATE


For twenty years W. E. Doud, has been a prominent figure in Real Estate circles. With rare foresight he saw great possibilities in developing suburban sections, as a result, such sub-divisions as Pfeiffer Place, Pontiac Place and a score of other modern additions have been developed to the lasting benefit of Fort Wayne. Mr. Doud is Treasurer of the City and Suburban Building Company, which has built hundreds of high class houses during the past few years. Hle also maintains a retail office in the Shoaff Building.


FORT WAYNE CORRUGATED PAPER COMPANY


This company was originally established and incorporated in 1908. In July 1, 1913, the Fort Wayne Corrugated Paper Company of Fort Wayne, the Blackford Paper Mills of Hartford City, Indiana and the Paragon Paper Mills of Eaton, Indiana, consolidated under the name of Fort Wayne Corrugated Paper Company, with a capital of one million dollars. The output amounts to seven hundred thou- sand dollars yearly, and the plant, which occupies about six acres of ground, employs two hundred and ten people.


H. E. DIAL-REAL ESTATE


A' LTHOUGH established in business in Fort Wayne but eighteen months, Mr. H. E. Dial has built up an enviable clientele in the real estate, loan and insurance business. The office is located in room 18 of the Swinney Block where Mr. Dial has a large list of farms and city property and will give all inquiries careful attention. Mr. Dial deals mostly in farm lands and has at his disposal some choice proper- ties to be sold on easy payments. These farms are located through- out Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and southern states. Thousands of people are today looking for good agricultural land in the United States. There is a general land hunger to an extent never before known in this country. Better prices for farm products and a rapidly increasing population has influenced people to believe that now is the best time to buy land. Farms that are both good and cheap, close to markets and at prices that will never be lower than now, are offered by Mr. Dial. Money is loaned at this office at the rate of five per cent. Mr. Dial, who came from Illinois seven years ago, has had valuable experience in the real estate business and knows land values.


LOUIS F. CURDES-REAL ESTATE


Twenty years ago Mr. Louis F. Curdes established a real estate business in Fort Wayne, during which time he has met with continued success. Mr. Curdes deals largely in residence property and has been especially successful in platting new additions. He has beautified and laid out Forest Park addition, Forest Park Boulevard and Florida Drive and is now platting Driving Park Addition and extend- ing the above streets through it. The office is in rooms 218-219-220 of the Shoaff Building.


JOHN F. KING-ARCHITECT


John F. King, whose office is located in room 308 of the Bank Block, at the corner of Main and Court Street, is an architect whose work may be seen in many parts of the city. He designed the Mul- queen Dancing Acadamy on East Washington Street, the Kappel Building, the S. F. Bowser factory at Toronto, Canada, and a resi- dener for A. A. Bowser. Buildings designed by Mr. King are attractive in appearance, practical in arrangement and suitable for the purpose for which they are intended.


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KUITO AL-


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FACTORE ELLOING


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1 NORTHERN INDIANA TRACTION CO., POWER STATION


2 HANNABRACKENRIDGE CO.


5 FT. WAYNE ROLLING MILLS


IDEAL AUTO CO.


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VAN ARNAM MFG. CO


3 L, RASTETTER & SONS


4 WAYNE SPOKE & BENDING CO.


7 NATIONAL HANDLE CO


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AMERI AN STEEL DREDGE CO.


6 DEISTER CONCENTRATOR CO.


9 WAYNE AUTO AXLE CO.


12 MENEFEE ART STONE CO.


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GEORGE L. ASHLEY & SONS-REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE


T HE fundamental values of all properties are based upon the real estate valuations, be it city or farm properties. Thus the prosperity of any locality is represented in the activity of the real estate operators who are the outriders of progress in all communities. Prominent among those whose activities in the real estate field have contributed largely to the development of Fort Wayne's proper- ties is George L. Asbley and Sons, dealers in city and suburban real estate. The firm, whose office occupies rooms 420-421 of the Shoaff Building, consists of George L. Asbley, Charles Ashley and George S. Ashley. This firm was established in its present quarters January 1, 1909, and by honorable and progressive business methods have built up and maintained a patronage that is a credit to the ability and integrity of its members. This enterprise is devoted to the handling of farm and city properties, loan and investments and gen- eral insurance including life, accident, health, fire, tornado and auto- mobile insurance. The firm makes a specialty of dealing in farm lands in the corn belt of Indiana and Ohio and is also agent for Mich- igan, Wisconsin and Minnesota lands. Possessing an intimate and practical acquaintance with present and prospective values in all parts of the city and surrounding counties, the manager of this firm, Mr. George L. Ashley, is always able to furnish just what his clients want and always has a long list of desirable properties on which the values set can be absolutely relied upon.


JOHN O. BROWN-CONTRACTOR


For the past twenty-three years, Mr. J. O. Brown bas been en- gaged in general contracting in Fort Wayne. During the past five years, Fort Wayne has seen unusual activities in building and con- struction work and Mr. Brown has built many of the new factory additions, residences, etc. His long experience has brought him a wide knowledge of the business and his work is uniformly satis- factory. The twenty men employed are skilled in carpentry, mas- onry and other lines of building. All work contracted for by Mr. Brown receives rigid inspection at all stages of the work. Great care is exercised in the selection of all materials used. Upon application at 1614 West Main Street, estimates will be given.


L. H. MOORE-REAL ESTATE-PENN PLACE


O F the new residence districts and home sites recently opened to the public and worthy of note, Penn Place stands out dis- tinctively on account of its natural beauty. Overlooking the banks of the St. Joe River from across the Robison Park car line, and having an elevation of more than fifty feet above the low water mark, Penn Place is developing into one of the most attractive sub- urban neighborhoods in the city. On another page of this book we show the approach to Penn Place from the Robison Park car line. The fine pressed brick residence in the color picture is the home of Attorney William Ballou. The modern facilities, such as city water, sidewalks, sewers, macadam streets and city car service are all here.


SINGMASTER PRINTING COMPANY


For more than eighteen years the Singmaster Printing Company has been engaged in high class job printing. The firm also turns out loose leaf devices. The company was organized eighteen years ago, in 1895 and in 1904 was incorporated for five thousand dollars. The plant is located at 207 East Berry Street and is under the direct management of Mr. Eric Peterson, who possesses a thorough and practical knowledge of the printing business. The working force employed by this company are men of experience. The presses in- stalled by this concern are of the latest models and all other equip- ment is of a most modern type. Estimates on work gladly furnished.


M. J. BLITZ-GENERAL INSURANCE


In 1895 Mr. M. J. Blitz established an agency for a general line of insurance including accident, fire, tornado, life, liability, burglary, surety, boiler, automobile and all other lines of insurance. With the large number of automobiles in use in the city, Mr. Blitz in the last several years has been called upon to write a large amount of insurance of this character. Mr. Blitz is one of the best known in Fort Wayne's insurance field. He has been engaged in this line for the last eighteen years, during which time he has been associated with some of the oldest and best known insurance companies. The offices are located in rooms 514-516 of the Shoaff Building where three people are employed. Mr. Charles W. Carrell is manager.


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EGLY-DOAN ELEVATOR


UNIVERSAL WHEEL CO.


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1 G. E. BURSLEY & CO.


4 WABASH R. R. SHOPS


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10 S. M. FOSTER CO.


2 PERFECTION BISCUIT CO


5 PENNSYLVANIA R. R. SHOPS


8 BOSS MFG. CO.


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MAYFLOWER MILLS


3 SUMMIT CITY SOAP WORKS


G UNIVERSAL WHEEL CO.


9 CRAIG BISCUIT (0).


12 NOBLE MACHINE CO.


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FIRST NATIONAL BANK


This bank, founded and incorporated in 1863, was the first National Bank established in the state of Indiana, and the eleventh in the United States. The capital stock is five hundred thousand dollars and surplus fund, two hundred twenty-five thousand dollars. In addition to commercial banking, the departments of this bank include a savings department, interest being paid on certificates of deposit, collections, bonds and investments, foreign exchange, women's department and safe deposit boxes. Steamship tickets are also sold.




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