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the machine shop and office occupy a building 75x150 feet, the foundry, one 50x75 feet, and the blacksmith shop one 25x40 feet in dimensions. These various depart- ments are all finely equipped with the latest improved machinery, operated by a fifty horse-power steam en- gine, and with unlimited capacity for production. The output is one of great magnitude and importance, and the trade extends all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Australia and Europe. The company manufacture all kinds of saw mill machinery,
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and do every description of machine and foundry work Among the leading specialties are paper pulleys and paper frictions, patent mill dogs, etc. The Rockwood Manufacturing Company are sole manufacturers of the Pyle automatic engine, specially designed for direct coupled high speed machinery for yachts, dynamos, ele- vators, etc., the only automatic four cylinder engine on the market, and this engine is now in use by the National Electric Headlight Company of Indianapolis. Mr. Rockwood is a native of Madison, Ind., and has resided in this city since 1852. He is a member of the Com- mercial Club, and has an honorable war record, having served at the front during three years with the 17th Indiana Infantry.
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COMRADE H. W. TUTEWILER.
The history of the business career of the gentleman whose name heads this sketch is an evidence of the suc- cess and prosperity which must attend indomitable pluck and perseverance. Mr. Tutewiler was born in Indian- apolis and has continuously resided in our midst. He es-
tablished his present business in 1888 in the Cyclorama Building, at 72 West Market street, where he occupies commodious quarters divided into office, warerooms, trimming department, etc., which are handsomely fitted up and furnished and admirably adapted for all purposes of the business, and provided with every appliance and facility. In his warerooms he carries a full and com- plete line of everything comprehended in funeral requis- ites, including coffins, caskets, trimmings and other
material ranging in quality from the plainest to the most elaborate, and his charges are invariably moderate. Hearses and carriages are furnished and Mr. Tutewiler's outfits are noted for their elegance. He is an experienced embalmer and is thoroughly familiar with all its details. He employs an efficient corps of assistants, and is pre- pared to take charge of remains at any hour of the day or night and prepare them for burial. The telephone call of his rooms is 216, and of his residence 441. Prompt response is given to calls, and every detail of the busi- ness is executed with thoroughness, delicacy and dis- crimination, while his charges are just and reasonable. Mr. Tutewiler is one of Indianapolis' most progressive citizens and has occupied many positions of trust, and such as are only conferred on men who possess the con- fidence of the community. He has held the office of city treasurer, an office which he filled with honor and satisfaction. Mr. Tutewiler is prominent in the Masonic order, having taken the thirty-second degree, and is a member of the Knights of Pythias and G. A. R. At the outbreak of the civil war he promptly responded to his country's call and served as a member of Wilder's Brigade, 17th Indiana Volunteer, Mounted Infantry.
JOHN SHEA & BROTHER.
Among the more conspicuous examples of the enter- prising business houses in this city may be mentioned that of Messrs. John Shea & Brother, wholesale and re- tail dealers in groceries, meats, etc. This now flourish- ing business was established in 1885 by the firm, and from the outset success rewarded their ably directed efforts. The premises owned and occupied by the firm, at 200 West South street, havea frontage of 120 and a depth of 65 feet. The salesroom is complete in all appointments and kept scrupulously neat and clean. Ice boxes and re- frigerators are provided in the meat department and every facility and convenience is provided for the display of the stock and filling orders promptly. The Messrs. Shea carry an extensive assortment of goods, embracing everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries and provisions, including teas from China and Japan, coffee from Mocha, Java and South America, spices from the tropics, table luxuries, hermetically sealed goods in tin and glass, condiments, green and dried fruits, foreign and domestic, farm and dairy products, the leading brands of family flour, fresh and salt meats of all kinds, also smoked meats, fresh and salt fish, oysters, poultry, eggs, and when in season large and small game, together with sausage, bologna, etc. Everything kept in stock is of a superlor quality, and as the firm buy largely and
frequently goods in immense quantities, they are enabled to sell at the very lowest " rock bottom prices." They also carry an extensive assortment of fine cigars and tobacco of all the popular brands, and have a special department where is displayed a full line of staple and fancy dry goods, notions, etc. A staff of competent clerks are always in attendance and every care and at- tention is paid to customers. Delivery teams are in ser- vice and orders are filled promptly and satisfactorily. The trade now already large comes from the city and surrounding country, and each succeeding year is steadily growing in volume and importance. Messrs. John and M. C. Shea, theco-partners, were born in County Kerry, Ireland. They have resided in this country since they were 14 and 16 years of age, most of the time in this city, and throughout their business career have always sustained a high reputation for probity and integrity. The prop- erty owned and occupied by Messrs. Shea is valued at from $12,000 to $13,000, and in the spring they will build on the east of their present building a handsome three- story brick structure fronting 70 feet on West South street, and 65 feet on McGill street at a cost of about $5,000. The Messrs. Shea are both prominent members of the Retail Grocers' Association.
THOMAS H. GAGE.
The progress made during recent years in the applied branches of electrical science, is marvelous. In every department there has been uniform and constant prog- ress and among the representative electricians who have contributed materially to advance Indianapolis. in this respect, special notice is due to Mr. Thos. H. Gage, of 27 Circle street, who, since inaugurating his business in 1889, has done some excellent work in wir- ing, repairing and all branches of the business. He carries in stock a complete line of electrical appliances, such as dynamos, motors, fans, bells, electroliers, med- ical batteries, lamps, hotel and house annunciators, speaking tubes, etc., of the finest manufacture. His dynamos are built upon most accurate lines of con- struction, his lights having no superiors for steadiness and brilliancy, his electric and gas fixtures are of the most artistic designs and the fans which he places in hotels, restaurants, etc., are steady in operation and most effective in keeping the air at a low temperature, without creating a draft. Mr. Gage has done some ex- cellent work in various parts of the city, among which may be mentioned the wiring of Dr. Pantzer's Sanitar- ium and the residence of Dr. Kimberlin on Park avenue, both jobs having been accorded high praise for the manner in which the work was executed. Mr. Gage
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also manufactures wire bank and desk railings, wire lawn settees, wire flower pots and stands and articles of a similar nature, in the most artistic and durable manner. He is the agent for the C. C. Motor Company, of Chi- cago, Ill., and is working up a considerable trade in the productions of this well known house. Mr. Gage is a native of Cincinnati, O., but has resided in this city during the past fifteen years. He is a thorough expert in his line and never fails to complete successfully all contracts for new work or repairs that he undertakes.
MODE & KARLE.
There is no article of wearing apparel of more im- portance to either sex than that of footwear, and their manufacture fills a most important place in the list of mechanical arts. A well-known and deservedly pros- perous house engaged in this business and enjoying a very enviable reputation for the superior excellence of its goods, and honorable, straightforward business methods, is that of Messrs. Mode & Karle, successors to C. Karle & Co., manufacturers of and dealers in boots and shoes, at the sign of the Big Boot, 93 East Washington street. The Pioneer Shoe House, as the establishment is called, was founded originally in 1850 by Mr. C. Karle, in the same premises it now occupies. In 1889, Messrs. M. Mode and Jos. C. Karle succeeded to the proprietorship under the firm name of Mode & Karle, and have continued the business with excellent results. Both partners are thoroughly experienced men in all branches of the trade, and occupy a spacious and com- modious store, 20x100 feet in area, which is very neatly and appropriately fitted up with every convenience for the transaction of business and the comfort of patrons, while the stock carried is full and complete and is con- stantly replenished by fresh invoices. The assortment embraces everything in the line of fine and medium grade footwear for all ages and both sexes, also slippers, sandals and rubbers. These are sold at the lowest figures and guaranteed to be as represented. A specialty is made of fine custom work to order, and repairing is neatly done. Both partners are natives of Indiana, and thoroughly reliable and responsible business men.
HENRY D. RIDGELY.
In reviewing the many and varied industries of the city, we leave our work incomplete did we fail to men- tion the young and rising pharmacist, Mr. Henry D. Ridgely. Although only one year in business, he has developed an influential and extensive patronage, not only with the public at large, but with the members of the medical profession. The house is located at the corner of Market and Delaware streets and is the delight of the ladies on account of the exquisite taste displayed by Mr. Ridgely in the selection and arrangement of the elegant furnishings of his establishment. Mr. Ridgely makes a specialty of compounding physicians' prescrip- tions and his laboratory is equipped with every modern convenience and apparatus for this delicate work, and as an extra precaution toward accuracy, makes all of his own tinctures in order to secure absolute purity. In addition to a complete line of pure, fresh drugs, chem- icals and pharmaceutical preparations, Mr. Ridgely carries a very extensive stock of toilet requisites and fancy articles, such as are demanded by the class of customers who chiefly patronize his store. The gentle- men who appreciate superior articles in imported and domestic cigars and choicest brands of tobacco, invar- iably call on our young friend. Mr. Ridgely is a grad- uate in pharmacy, thorough in his profession, and per- sonally, is held in the highest esteem, being honored alike for his business qualifications and social standing.
V. P. EVANS.
One of the most successful and reliable concerns in this city is that known as the Fulton Fish Market, Mr. V. P. Evans proprietor, located at 61 Illinois street, which was established in 1861 by the present proprietor, and is a branch of his very extensive fish house in Cin- cinnati. The business is both wholesale and retail in character and is the largest of its kind in the state. The premises comprise an entire main floor and base- ment, each 25x160 feet in area, fully supplied with mod_ ern appliances, large refrigerators, etc., for the proper preservation of the very choice and well selected stock. The interior of the vast store is most tastefully fitted
up, the fixtures being in pure white and gold, giving it a very clean and wholesome, as well as handsome ap- pearance. Here the patrons of the house will always find the best of sea, river and lake food, from the royal salmon to the plebian eel, or the beautiful brook trout to the massive sturgeon, frog legs, all kinds of salt, smoked, spiced and canned fish; also the finest Balti- more and Norfolk oysters in the shell, bulk or in cans, and game in its season from all parts of the country. The house acts as agent for the very best brand of but- terine and carries a full line of canned goods and foreign
and domestic table luxuries. The trade is large, re- quiring the constant employment of twenty-three assist- ants and several traveling salesmen and extends through out all parts of the state. The house is prepared to fill orders from auything in its line for banquets and suppers, and does an enormous city trade, while many of the best hotels and restaurants iu all parts of the state receive their daily supply of fish, oysters, game, etc., from this market. The management of the market is in the hands of Mr. Chas. Long, and the already large and constantly increasing trade enjoyed, reflects great credit upon his management. Mr. Long has been connected with Mr Evans the past fourteen years, five years in Indianapolis.
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STANDARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Since the introduction of bicycles many improvements have been made in their construction, and it may reason- ably be said that perfection has been attained. Un- questionably the best and most substantially constructed among the latest improved bicycles that have recently.
twenty horse-power motor engine and all the appliances for turning out the best class of work, and constant em- ployment is given to from 100 to 150 skilled mechanics. The Planet Safety Bicycle has been brought into direct competition with all other machines manufactured and the verdict rendered by the public is that they are unsurpassed for speed, strength and per-
been brought to the notice of the public is the Planet Safety, made by the Standard Manufacturing Company of this city. They are practical, serviceable, strong, durable, have the reputation of being the best on the market, and popular with the trade all over the United States. The company was organized and incorporated under the laws of the state of Indiana in 1891, and has since occupied for office and manufacturing purposes spacious premises, 100x150 feet in area, at 243 to 249 Virginia avenue. The equipment is of a superior char- acter and includes special machinery operated by a
fection of finish. All the Planet wheels are fitted with improved pneumatic tires. The company also manufac- ture the improved Planet sulky wheels and attach- ments, which give unbounded satisfaction. Besides the extensive trade controlled by the company in this country, they also fill many orders from South Ameri- can countries, where the Planet bicycle is the most pop- ular. Addison Bybee is president of the company, and Mr. H. C. Smither is secretary and treasurer. He is a native of this city, is an active Freemason and promi- nent member of the Commercial Club.
DUNLAP & VOLKENING.
Among the numerous reliable and responsible firms engaged in the general commission business, that of Messrs. Dunlap & Volkening is especially deserving of " mention. They are general commission merchants and wholesale dealers in foreign and domestic fruits and produce, their place of business being at 43 and 45 South Delaware street. . The business was founded sev- eral years ago by Geroe Wiggins & Co., to whom suc- ceeded J. C. Beigler. On Jan. 1, 1893, the present firm, composed of W. L. Dunlap and C. Volkening became proprietors. Mr. Dunlap, for the past twenty-five years has been connected with the trade, a part of which time he traveled for a well-known New York grocery house. For four years he served as United States Marshal of the district of Indiana, and through his popularity as a commercial traveler, and as United States Marshal, he has gained a wide acquaintance. The premises utilized comprise two floors and a basement, each 25x100 feet in dimensions and connected by elevator. Five assis- tants are employed and three wagons add to the com- pleteness of the equipment. The firm receive constantly from the best producing sections of Indiana all kinds and varieties of farm, garden, dairy and orchard prod- ucts, as well as foreign fruits, and make a specialty of the latter and of vegetables. Their splendid connec- tions enable them to place consignments promptly and to the best advantage to the shipper, while they are noted for their quick returns and equitable methods. Messrs. Dunlap & Volkening refer to the Indianapolis National Bank, and to the merchants of this city in general. Both parties were born in Indiana.
C. W. COULTER.
A favorite source of food supply for the residents of Indianapolis is the establishment of Mr. C. W. Coulter, dealer in groceries, fresh meats, provisions, etc., at 1(0 North Illinois street, soutwest corner of Ohio street. Mr. Coulter, who is a native of Indiana, came to this city in 1889, and embarked in business at 92 North Illinois street, since when he has met with a success as positive as it is pronounced. In 1891 his rapidly increasing business compelled him to seek more commodious quarters, and at that time he removed to the spacious premises now occupied. The store is tastefully arranged, admirably fitted up and has an area of 30x100 feet. Mr. Coulter carries a fine, large stock of goods, comprising everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries, canned goods, table luxuries, condiments, foreign and domestic, green and dried
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fruits, the best brands of family flour, cigars, tobacco, etc., also choice cuts of fresh beef, veal, lamb, mutton, pork, sausage, creamery and dairy butter, fresh eggs, cheese, etc. These are all of a superior quality and obtained at first hand from the most reliable sources. Competent clerks are always in attendance and several delivery teams are in constant service. Orders are filled, and the wants of customers supplied promptly, no efforts being spared by Mr. Coulter to give full and complete satisfaction. Popular prices prevail, and business is always active and brisk. Mr. Coulter is an active, enterprising business man, polite and attentive and well deserves the success he has won by his ably directed efforts. Prior to engaging in his present busi- ness, he was a locomotive engineer, and is a prominent member of the B. of L. E., also of the Knights of Honor and the Freemasons. The telephone call of the store is 1145.
SAMUEL LAING.
Few citizens of Indianapolis are more widely known or have attained a higher degree of popularity than the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. Mr. Samuel Laing is prominent alike in social and business circles, and has always been foremost among those public spirited citizens, whose efforts are directed towards the advancement and welfare of the community. Mr. Laing is a manufacturer of all kinds of sheet metal and copper work, galvanized cornices, window caps, finials, skylights, slate, tin and steel roofing, guttering, spouting, etc., and his trade is one of great dimensions. He established this business in February, 1890, and from the outset, his work has commanded tbe interest and attention of the trade, and of builders and archi- tects, owing to its uniform excellence and the prompt and reliable manner in which it is executed. The works are located at 72 and 74 East Court street. They are of spacious dimensions, and the various departments are fully equipped with all the latest improved and best perfected machinery, tools and appliances, while a large number of skilled workmen are employed. The range of work executed comprises, in addition to the lines already mentioned, the manufacture of several special- ties, such as dust collectors for mills, the fitting of hot- blast pipes, bar fixtures, the manufacture of Dr. Nixon's patent air tight galvanized cases or boxes for the treat- ment of consumptive patients, etc. General jobbing is also attended to, and repairing is promptly and satisfac-
torily executed. Mr. Laing is also the agent in this city for the sale of the Boynton furnaces. The telephone call of his office is 1428. Mr. Laing was born in Indian- apolis. He is a member of the Order of Redmen, the U. V. L., G. A. R. and of the Caledonian Club.
1. CIENER.
The wholesale liquor trade is represented in Indian- apolis by strong and flourishing houses, among whom none have a higher reputation for the excellence of its goods than that of Mr. I. Ciener, located at 167 West Washington street. The business, although established in the wholesale line as recently as 1892, has for nine years been known as one of the most flourishing in the retail trade of any in the city. The stock is especially choice, Mr. Ciener being recognized as an authority upon all the details of the business. His specialty is fine Kentucky bourbons and Pennsylvania rye whiskies, which are distilled by the most famous houses in the country. The stock is also choice and valuable in the way of liquors, wines, brandies, gins, rums, fruit brandies, cordials, bitters, cased liquors, etc., the best foreign and domestic goods being always on hand. Another department is devoted to fine cigars and tobac- co, of the best brands, in which a large business is done. The premises, which comprise the ground floor and basement, are completely stocked, and the goods are arranged so as to show to excellent advantage. Mr. Ciener is a native of Hungary and came here direct nineteen years ago. He is well and favorably known throughout the community as a gentleman of the strict- est integrity, whose honorable methods have changed oc- casional customers into permanent patrons of his house.
JOHN C. DUNN.
No business requires a more thorough knowledge of details than that which relates to the sanitary condition of our homes and public buildings. Of late years, this subject has received the careful attention of scientific men who make sanitary plumbing a specialty. and the perfection to which the science has been brought, is the best comment upon the intelligence which has been de- voted to it. In this important business, together with gas fitting, Mr. John C. Dunn, 63 North Illinois street,
has achieved a well-earned reputation, and his establish- ment is recognized as the oldest and most reliable in the city. Mr. Dunn established his business in 1853, and during all this time has been untiring in his efforts to please, by superior work, the liberal and influential pat-
ronage enjoyed by him. The premises occupied by this house consists of two floors and basement, 18x145 feet in dimensions, constituting salesroom and work- shops, the former being well stocked with a full line of plumbers' and gas fitters' supplies; the latter equipped with all necessary facilities for superior work, Every branch of the plumbing and gas fitting industry is here undertaken, a specialty being made of sanitary work. Estimates are furnished, and contracts made for the entire fitting of houses and buildings, and satisfaction is guaranteed in every instance, while charges are inva- riably based on a scale of extreme moderation. Mr. Dunn was employed by the State Board of Health to inspect the sanitary condition of the state house. He is a native of Kentucky, besides being a typical southern gentleman, and skilled exponent of his craft; is a prom- inent member of the Plumbers' Association. His tele- phone number is 632, and all calls are responded to with promptness.
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WILLIAM T. MARCY.
Indianapolis is to be congratulated upon possessing one of the largest and finest jewelry establishments in the west, that of Mr. William T. Marcy, located at 38 West Washington street. The business was established thirty-seven years ago by McLean & Northrup. Mr. Marcy, the present proprietor. having had control of the business about seventeen years. He is a manu- facturing jeweler of marked ability and skill, that, coupled with excellent taste and sound judgment, has developed for himself a trade of great mag- nitude among the best classes of people. The premises occupied by this business comprise one floor 24x120 feet in dimensions, with elegant fixtures and show-cases for displaying the superb stock (valued at from $50,000 to $75,000) always on hand. Mr. Marcy handles all the best movements of watches, foreign and American, and cases them in any desired style. He is the examiner for the Big 4 and the Monon railroad systems, a fact which reflects great credit on his reputa- tion as a skilled watchmaker. Mr. Marcy employs a number of skilled workmen in the manufacturing de- partment, and makes to order all kinds of jewelry, also Scottish sign pins, rings, etc., and does the finest en- graving work in the city. His house has become famous on account of the excellence of the manufac- turing work, and the neat, artistic and correct manner ner of repairing. This house is headquarters for dia- monds of finest water, saphires, rubies, emeralds, etc. Any style of stone placed in the most artistic setting. He also handles a complete line of solid gold and silver goods, as well as plated ware of all kinds; bronze and fine marble statues, clocks and watches of every description and kind. In short, the name of Marcy is a sure guarantee of a superior article, of lat- est design and finish. He also handles a full line of optical goods and opera glasses; also fills all pre- scription work from leading opticists. All work in this branch of the business is under the supervision of skilled workmen.
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