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ity this astonishing success is due, enjoy the esteem and confidence of the whole community. The firm name has become a veritable trade-mark which is everywhere recognized as answering the high quality of the goods they handle.
THE INDIANAPOLIS NATIONAL BANK.
The importance of Indianapolis as one of the great financial centers of the United States is forcible demon- strated by the record and solid prosperity of her lead- ing banks. One of the oldest and most thoroughly rep- resentative in every respectis the Indianapolis National Bank, whose offices are conveniently located corner of Washington and Pennsylvania streets. It was duly organized and incorporated in 1864, under the National Banking Act, in response to an urgent demand among the business men of this city and state for increased financial facilities. Mr. Theodore P. Haughey has worthily discharged the duties of the presidency from the bank's inception, and its solid prosperity and uni- versal popularity is a sufficient indication of the ability and integrity of the management. Mr. Henry Latham was cashier up to November, 1888, when he retired and was succeeded by Mr. Edwin E. Rexford, who has been actively identified with the bank since 1872, and was formerly assistant cashier. He is in every respect spe- cially qualified for this post, and customers have prompt and efficient service. Mr. W. F. C. Golt is the efficient assistant cashier. In 1884 the bank's charter was duly renewed for another term of twenty years .:. It is the most popular bank in town with active business men, and has the accounts of the leading mercantile and man- ufacturing concerns of Indianapolis. Its last statement shows what a flourishing condition it is in. With a cash capital of $300,000 it has resources of $2,515,000, and a fund of over $140,000 is to the credit of "surplus and undivided profits." Its lines of deposits average much over two millions of dollars, alone an indication of the popular confidence reposed in this institution, while its loans and discounts average nearly one and a half mil- lions of dollars, assuring splendid earnings, and this bank has always been a regular dividend payer with stock held at a high premium. A general business is transacted, the accounts of banks, bankers, corporations and individuals being received, while approved com- mercial paper is discounted, and a specialty is made of collections on all points, through its chain of corre- spondents, which includes the Third National Bank of New York, Chase National of New York, Commercial National and National Bank of the Republic of Chicago, National Hide and Leather Bank of Boston, Third National Bank of Cincinnati, National Bank of Com- merce and Boatman's Bank of St. Louis, etc.' The bank is a United States depository for this district, and is in every respect one of the most prominent and influ- ential in the state. President Haughey is one of the best known capitalists of the Middle States, and is also the president of the Citizens Bank of Noblesville, Ind.
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He is a financier of the highest character and standing, under whose energetic guidance the bank fills a wide field of usefulness and has had an unbroken career of prosperity.
A. W. STEVENS & SON.
America is the leading headquarters of the world for agricultural implements and machinery, and each suc- ceeding year the trade steadily grows in importance and magnitude. One of the oldest and leading representa- tives of this line of manufacture is Mr. A. W. Stevens, who in 1842 made his first agricultural machine at Genoa, N. Y. He subsequently removed to Auburn, in the same state, and from small beginning, he is to-day at
the head of one of the largest agricultural implement manufacturing establishments in the world; the works covering acres of ground, and bring into requisition the services of hundreds of workmen. Some years ago, Mr. Stevens took his son, Mr. Le Roy W. Stevens, in partnership, and formed the firm of A. W. Stevens & Son. In February, 1893, the present company was in- corporated under the laws of the state of New York, with a large capital. Mr. A. W. Stevens, founder of the business, is president; Bernard Timmerman, vice- president ; Le Roy W. Stevens, treasurer and general manager, and Chas. B. Quick, secretary. The company manufacture the world renowned Stevens' grain thresher and separators, traction, plain and ,skid en- gines, genuine French buhr corn and feed mills, power corn shellers, all steel arched frame spring tooth har- rows, sulky hay rakes and spring tooth riding and walk- ing cultivators. These various machines and imple- ments have never failed to demonstrate their efficiency and superiority wherever introduced and tested, and the demand is annually increasing. They are all made
of the best materials, perfectly put together and com- bine every feature of strength and durability. Branch houses have been established in various parts of this country and Europe, and business operations are con- ducted on a large scale. The branch in this city was established some years ago, and is under the manage- ment of Mr. J. S. Robinson. His office is Suite 8, Cham- ber of Commerce Building, and warehouse, 128 Ken- tucky avenue, where is kept a full assortment of all the various implements and machines made by the com- pany, also parts attachments, etc., also full line of extras and repairs kept in stock. Mr. Robinson's territory em- braces the whole of the state of Indiana, and during his residence in this city he has disposed of many hundreds of the Stevens machines. Enterprise and honorable dealing are prominent factors in the success he is achieving, and as the machines he handles are the finest and best made for the purposes intended, his trade is growing in volume and magnitude. In conse- quence of the growing demand for the agricultural im- plements and machines, the company is erecting addi- tional buildings, increasing the facilities and the capa- city of the works.
M. SELLS & CO.
The trade in live stock at the Union Stock Yords in Indianapolis is steadily growing and increasing in im- portance, and among the oldest established and most active firms engaged in the business is that of Messrs. M. Sells & Co., who, as live stock commission mer- chants, receive consignments regularly of cattle, sheep and hogs from the best producing sections, and it is safe to say that no others have better arrangements or facili- ties at the yards for the care and handling of stock, while at all times they guarantee quick sales and prompt and satisfactory returns. Orders and special commis- sions receive attention, and all transactions are con- ducted upon strict business principles. The business of the house was founded in 1877, when the Union Stock Yards were first opened for business, by Messrs. M. Sells and James McKee, who conducted the enterprise until 1880, when Mr. McKee retired and Mr. T. S. Graves acquired an interest in the business. Both members of the firm are thoroughly posted in all the details of the business, acquired from long practical ex- perience. They have a wide acquaintance in the city, and have established a name and reputation as business men greatly redounding to their credit. Mr. Sells at- tends to the cattle sales and Mr. Graves is in charge of the hog department. All communications by mail or telegraph receive immediate attention, and consignments
of all kinds of live stock are solicited. Four competent assistants are employed, and the annual transactions of this well known and substantial firm amount to about $5,000,000. Mr. Graves was born in Bloomfield, Ky., where he resided until he came to Indianapolis in 1879, and where he was interested in a large stock farm. Mr. Sells is a native of the state, and in 1865 came to this city where he has since been engaged in his present business. Both gentlemen are in the prime of life and highly regarded for their integrity, probity and business ability.
STOCKTON, GILLESPIE & CO.
There is no branch of commerce in the United States or elsewhere, that is of more importance and enters more intimately into the mercantile interests of a locality than the buying and selling of live stock. Dealers in live stock will find it greatly to their advantage to try the Indianapolis market before shipping elsewhere, as it is one of the best in the country, and has facilities for handling cattle, sheep and hogs, second to none. In this connection we desire to make special reference to the progressive and reliable firm of Messrs. Stockton, Gil- lespie & Co., live stock commission merchants, whose office is in Room 14 of the Exchange Building at the Union Stock Yards. This business was established in 1889 by Messrs. W. W. Stockton, B. W. Gillespie and C. H. Clark. The firm handle weekly large numbers of cattle, hogs and sheep. Consignments of live stock receive the immediate personal attention of the partners, who have had great experience, and possess influential connections and perfect facilities. They offer to ship- pers every inducement in the way of liberal advances, and prompt returns for stock consigned, and wire sales as soon as made. All communications by mail or tele- graph are promptly answered, and patrons are request- ed to ship stock in their own names to 'the care of the firm. Mr. Stockton was born in this city, and for five years was connected with the firm of Middlesworth, Grayhill & Co., as cattle salesman, and filled the same po- sition for seven years with the firm of Baber & Co. He is a prominent member of the Masonic order. Mr. Gil- lespie is also a native of Indianapolis, and has been connected with the commercial interests of the city all of his life. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Clark, who is a native of the state, was formerly secretary of the Indianapolis Lumber Company, and is a prominent Freemason, having acquired the 32d degree in that order. They are pleasant. courteous and popu- lar business men, and are thoroughly reliable and hon- orable in their dealings.
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PORT HURON ENGINE AND THRESHER COMPANY.
One of the best known among the manufacturing con- cerns in its line in the country is the Port Huron En- gine and Thresher Company, which has acquired a de served prominence and a high reputation for the superi- ority of the engines and- separators manufactured by them. The home office and factory of the company is at Port Huron, Mich., and have ten acres of ground
requisition. The company has been established since about 1850, and in that time turned out thousands of farm en- gines and threshers, etc., which have been sold in all the grain producing sections of the United States and Europe. The officers of the company are Chas. F. Harrington, president ; Henry Howard, vice-president; Frank A. Peavey, manager and treasurer ; Elmer D. Vannese, superintendent, and W. J. Stillman is manager of the branch house in this city. The com-
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occupied on the line of the Grand Trunk railway con- tiguous to the great international tunnel. The buildings are grouped and comprise machine shops, wood working shops, blacksmith shops, foundry, pattern shops, paint shops, boiler shops, testing house, engine house, a number of warehouses, also spacious yard for storing lumber. A powerful steam engine and battery of boilers operates the machinery, which is of the newest pattern, and the services of 250 skilled artisans are brought into
pany manufacture the famous Port Huron " Rusher " separators and traction, portable and stationery engines for burning wood, coal or straw. The "Rusher " Straw Stackers, "Rusher " Grain Weighers and Farmers' Friend, Straw Stacker, which stacks straw without manual labor. These machines have been brought into competition with all others manufactured in the country, and the universal verdict is that they are the best on earth, unrivaled for efficiency, utility, perfection of workmanship, strength and durability. The office and exhibition rooms in this city are at 40 Kentucky avenue, where every convenience is provided for storing the ex- tensive stock of engines and machines that is always kept on hand, also parts, repairs, etc. Mr. Stillman's territory embraces the states of Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, and during his career in the city, a period of two years and a half, he has disposed of many en- gines and threshers for the company, and in every in- stance their supremacy has been proved and acknowl- edged. Mr. Stillman is a native of Michigan. He is a' courteous, agreeable business man, very popular in this' city.
THE POINDEXTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Progressive farming communities, such as is to be found in all parts of the United States and other parts of the world, will and must have the latest machinery and ap- pliances for saving labor and securing the best results. The best labor saving machines, and one that is indis- pensable on a farm, is the Poindexter corn splitting ma- chine, also the Poindexter Perfection one-horse power, which are manufactured in this city by the Poindexter Manufacturing Company, whose office is at 229 South Tennessee street, and factory 25 Eddy street. This now flourishing business was established by Mr. R. E. Poindexter in 1889, and from a small beginning has grown to proportions of magnitude. The building oc- cupied for manufacturing purposes is two stories high, substantially constructed of brick, has dimensions of 80x140 feet and is fitted up in all departments with special machinery operated by steam power, and special appliances and brings into requisition the services of 200 skilled workmen. Mr. Poindexter will shortly in- crease the facilities by the erection of a new building adjoining the old one, 80x200 feet in area, and three stories high, and will increase the capacity which is now 100 machines daily to 500. The Poindexter corn split- ting machines combines simplicity with durability and strength, and is the only machine ever patented that splits the cob lengthwise. It can be operated by either hand or horse-power, and the capacity is equal to any two-horse power machine. The machine splits the cob in from four to six pieces on which cattle can be fed without the least danger of overfeeding, as the fiber of the cob is broken in a manner that they will masticate the stripe of ears like chewing cud without any wast- age. By the use of this machine the cost of splitting corn is small, about a cent and a half per bushel, and for this expenditure the value of the corn and cob as a feed is increased fully 25 per cent. From 300 to 500 bush- els per day can be split by this machine, and unquestion- ably it is the best and most economical machine ever be- fore brought to the notice of farmers and stock raisers. The new Poindexter corn splitter is not only sold throughout the United States and Canada, but are shipped to Mexico, South America, Europe, and all parts of the civilized world where corn is raised. Hun- dreds of testimonials have been received by Mr. Poin- dexter, every one of which express in laudatory terms the efficiency of the corn splitter, and also of the Per- fection one horse-power machine. Mr. Poindexter, who was born in Virginia, has resided in Indiana since he was six years old, and in this city since 1873. He is a large stock owner and feeder, and bas a stock farm of
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lishment is one of the largest in the city and about it is constantly heard the busy hum of industry.
HOWLAND & JOHNSON.
Indianapolis, surrounded as she is by a rich agricul- tural country, is a most important center for the distri- bution of agricultural implements and among the lead- ing houses engaged in this business, none have a higher reputation than Messrs. Howland & Johnson, whose office and warerooms are located at 75 and 77 West Washington street. The house was founded on January
1, 1884, by Mr. C. B. Howland, the present senior part- ner, and Mr. Jessie Johnson, and in 1888 the latter sold
his interest to Mr. J. B. Johnson, who was an active
and esteemed member of the firm until his lamented decease on March 11, 1892, when his share de- volved upon his heirs. The premises utilized for the handling, storage and display of the large and valuable stock as well as for office purposes, com- prise the whole of a five- story and baseinent building, 38x110 feet in dimensions at the above address, and here every facility and con- venience is at hand for the receiving and shipping the heavy articles always carried. The firm are large dealers in agricultural implements of all kinds manufac- tured by the largest and most favorably known houses in the country. The stock is carefully chosen with a view to exactly meeting the requirements of the trade of which Mr. Howland is thoroughly conversant. All the latest improvements are found in these machines and implements, and farmers would do well to inspect this stock thoroughly when in want of such articles. The assortment of farm wagons, buggies, carriages, etc., is also large and complete and the trade, which covers the whole state of Indiana, is active and continually in- oreasing. Mr. Howland is a native of this city and has been identified with this important line from boyhood. He is well and favorably known in financial and com- mercial circles as well as among the farmers of the state and justly merits the conspicuous success he has achieved.
W. M. WILLIAMS.
Among our business men who have displayed that energy, ability and push which is characteristic of our American enterprises, none have more justly deserved success than Mr. W. M. Williams, who since March 1, 1891, has been engaged in the manufacture and whole- sale trade in a material that is one of the most generally useful that could possibly be devised. It is not a soap nor a soap powder, yet it is simply invaluable for wash- ing the hands, leaving the skin soft, smooth and cool, for washing clothes, doing away almost entirely with rubbing, for all kinds of house cleaning, for cleaning copper, brass, steel, iron, zinc, glass, wood, marble, etc., removing all traces of grease, tar and stains of every sort, and for general purposes in the household,
laundry, and wherever cleaning has to be done. It is in the form of a powder and is offered at extremely low prices, five cents being the charge for an eight ounce package, and special rates being offered to jobbers ard to those requiring large quantities. The success which has attended this enterprise is well indicated by the fact that Mr. Williams has had to remove to larger quarters on two occasions during the past two years, and now
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occupies five-ground floors and as many basements at 214, 216, 218, 220 and 222 South Meridian street. His trade has grown with astonishing rapidity, and now covers New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania. Ohio, West Vir- ginia, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennes- see, Missouri, Illinois. Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Ne- braska, Colorado, Maryland and Arkansas, and every day new territory is being occupied. A force of forty employes is required in the factory and office, and eleven experienced traveling salesmen are kept continu- ally upon the road. Mr. Williams is a native of Ohio, and is a smart and able business man. He was for four years a traveler for Moore Bros. of Lima, Ohio, and for seven years with Messrs. Scharader Bros., wholesale grocers of this city, and is an active member of the Commercial Travelers' Union.
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ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWING ASSOCIATION.
Since the medicinal value of lager beer has been con- ceded by the medical fraternity, and its beneficial effects as a tonic generally acknowledged, its manufacture has become one of the great industries of the country. Un- questionably the finest and best beer made in this coun- try is produced by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Asso- ciation of St. Louis, Mo., which opened a branch in
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this city in 1891, and which is under the efficient man- agement of Mr. J. L. Bieler. The merits of the lager beer manufactured by this great brewing association, one of the most prominent in the country are well known, and the demand always active and brisk. The brewery plant is one of the largest in the world, and the brew- ing capacity is 1,800,000 barrels of beer, and 3,600,000 bushels of malt, and 2,250,000 pounds of hops are con- sumed annually. The annual shipping capacity is 100,- 000,000 bottles, and 5,000,000 kegs. No corn or corn preparations are used in the manufacture of the An- heuser-Busch beer, it is therefore the finest, best, most wholesome, and of a superior quality. The Anheuser- Busch beer has been brought into direct competition with the finest lager beer made in the world, and in every instance awarded the highest prizes. The prem- ises utilized by Mr. Bieler in this city, 450 to 460 East Ohio street, are three acres in extent. The main build- ing in which is located the bottling works is two-stories high, and 40x160 feet in dimensions. It is equipped
with refrigerators having a total capacity for the storage of sixteen car-loads of beer, and also the best and most modern bottling machinery and appliances. There are also storage houses, stables and carriage house on the premises. The beer is received direct from the brewery in car-lots, and to supply the demand in this city twenty barrels are required for bottling, besides hundreds of kegs daily. Mr. Bieler handles and bottles all the fa- mous beers manufactured by the association, including the world renowned Budweiser, Erlanger, Pilsener, Pale Lager, Faust and Burgundy. All these popular beers are well aged and never drawn from the vaults until fully seasoned. The beer bottled by Mr. Bieler has on the label the trade mark of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association, and his name and address. Twen- ty-five hauds are employed in the bottling works, and six wagons kept in service. The trade is steadily grow- ing in importance and magnitude. Mr. Bieler re- cently purchased a large two-story building adjoining the bottling works, in which he will place an ice making plant. Orders from private families, hotels, restau- rants, etc., receive immediate attention, and are promptly filled. A native of Baden, Germany, Mr. Bieler has resided in this country since 1856, and in Indianapolis since 1861. From 1878 to 1880 he was a capable and efficient member of the city council and subsequently from 1880 to 1884 recorder of Marion County. He is a polite, courteous gentleman of unques- tioned reputation, sociable and agreeable, popular in political, business and social circles. Mr. Bieler has under his control sub-agencies in all parts of the state of Indiana.
F. C. HUNTIGTON & CO.
Indianapolis stands second to no city in the Union, as regards great establishments devoted to the staple branches of trade. In many lines she leads, and not- ably so in that of the trade in choice garden and farm seeds, bulbs, etc., for in this department, no house has achieved a more enviable reputation than that of Messrs. F. C. Huntington & Co., 66 East Washington street. The business was founded in 1880, by Mr. J. F. Men- denhall, at 78 and 80 East Market street. A flourishing trade was developed with growing connections, and in August, 1886, the business was purchased by Messrs. F. C. and J. T. Huntington, under the existing style and title of F. C. Huntington & Co. The officers are as follows: F. P. Huntington, president; J. T. Hunting- ton, treasurer; T. V. Page, secretary. These gentlemen brought to bear special qualifications for carrying on the business, including a wide range of practical exper- ience, thorough knowledge of the wants of the trade,
and ample energy and enterprise to push their goods all over the United States. On January 1, 1893, they removed from East Market street to their present de- sirable premises, 66 East Washington street, 22x196 feet in dimensions, and comprising two floors and basement. Here they carry full lines of garden and farm seeds, flower seeds, imported bulbs and plants; also the highest grade of commercial fertilizers. They are large growers of garden and farm seeds, and secure special high-class seed, all strictly fresh, free from impurities, and war- ranted to produce heavily and give entire satisfaction. They are notably progressive and enterprising, and each year bring out new and desirable varieties of vege- tables, which give an increased return to the grower. They are direct importers of the rarest foreign bulbs and seeds from Holland, Germany, France and Spain. Every year a member of the firm goes to Europe to make purchases, and personally selects from the stocks of the leading growers of Europe. Besides seeds and bulbs, the firm carry a complete line of garden, lawn and greenhouse implements, garden and farm tools, poul- try supplies, cattle and horse foods, while they make a spe- cialty of the most reliable fertilizers. Their trade ex- tends all over the United States, and a staff of sixteen clerks and salesmen are kept busy in the establishment, while several men are required on the road. The Messrs. Huntington are natives of Indianapolis, universally popular and respected, and are active members of the Board of Trade, and the Oddfellows Order. Theirs is one of the leading seed warehouses in the United States, and has developed its immense trade and influential connections strictly on the basis of merit, purchases of seeds here invariably giving entire satisfaction. Those desirous of making selections should send for their handsome illustrated descriptive catalogue, which gives full details of all the new varieties, with a great deal of additional instructive matter.
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