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GRAND HOTEL.
The people of Indianapolis may well be proud of the magnificent Grand Hotel, which is universally admitted to be one of the finest and most ably conducted in the country. This splendid house was first opened to the public in 1870 under the name of the Mason House, the present appellative being adopted six years later. In 1891 Mr. William Foor became its proprietor, succeed- ing Mr. George Pfingst, and in November, 1892, the
Indianapolis, and is now an active member of both the Commercial Club and Board of Trade. Will G. Elliott the best known and most popular clerk in the West, still retains the position of chief clerk, which he has so faithfully filled for the past eighteen years. The Grand is a five-story, handsome and sub- stantial structure, having a frontage of 200 feet on Maryland, and of 250 on Illinois street. It is of elegant design, and it would be difficult to name another hotel so admirably constructed and fitted up for the comfort and convenience of
guests. It contains 216 hand- somely furnished and well ven- tilated sleeping apartments, af- fording accommodations for 500 guests. It is fitted up throughout with electric call bells and annu- ciators, electric lights, passenger elevators, etc., two dynamos on the premises supplying all the requisite power. There are read- ing and smoking rooms, bar and billiard rooms, barber shop and bath rooms, telegraph and type- writer offices, sample rooms for commercial travelers, etc., and the structure is absolutely fire- proof. The ladies' ordinary has a seating capacity of fifty, and dining-room of 180. The cuisine is unsurpassed, every detail being carefully directed, so that patrons speak in the highest terms of this feature, in common with the other excellencies of the house. The Grand is but one and a half blocks from the Union depot, and in the most central part of the city. The rates are from $3 to $5 per day. Mr. Foor is a mem- ber of the Commercial Club, and the Hotel Men's Association.
Grand Hotel Company was incorporated with a capital stock of $200,000, since which time about $30,000 has been expended in improvements. The officers of the company are: Mr. Robert G. Harseim, president; Mr. Fred. W. Bailey vice-president and secretary; Mr. Wm. Foor treasurer. Mr. Harseim is one of the lead- ing manufacturers of the city. Mr. Bailey, although a young man, and with only a few years experience, has shown himself to be truly adapted for the business he has chosen. He is an active member of the Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association. Mr. Foor, the treasurer, is also the manager, which in itself insures success, as he is known among hotel men of the United States as an experienced and very popular manager. He is also fast associating himself with the business interests of
INDIANA NATIONAL BANK.
The leading financial institution of this city and state is the Indiana National Bank, which has won such an enviable reputation for the soundness and conservatism of its management. The bank dates its origin back to 1857 as the Indianapolis Branch of the Bank of the State of Indiana. On March 14 it was duly chartered under the Federal laws as the Indiana National Bank, Mr. George Tousey being the first president and Mr. D. E. Snyder the cashier. The bank was early recognized
as one of the great factors aiding in the development of the resources of the state, and has ever continued to wield a potent influence in the financial world. Mr. William Coughlen was elected president in 1872, serv- ing until 1882, when he retired accepting the vice-presi- dency, while Mr. Volney T. Malott was elected presi- dent, most faithfully and successfully discharging the onerous duties devolving upon him. Mr. D. E. Snyder, the old cashier was succeeded by Mr. D. M. Taylor. He was followed by Mr. W. E. Coffin, continuing until 1885, when the banks charter was renewed, and Mr. E. B. Porter became cashier. The best proof of the signal ability of the present officers is afforded by reference to the magnificent showing of the bank, which has resour- ces of $3,452,000, with a paid-up capital of $300,000; it has a splendid surplus of $500,000, besides an additional sum of over $75,000 credited to undivided profits. The bank has always been the popular favorite with active business men, and has the accounts of our leading mer- cantile houses and manufacturers. Its lines of deposits foot up to the great sum of $2,531,357, and which in- cludes no less than $1,440,400 of individual deposits subject to check. It is also a United States depository, and federal disbursing officers keep their accounts here. The bank's loans and discounts average nearly $2,000, - OCO, thus insuring the large earnings for which this bank has ever been noted, and which accounts for its stock being at such a high premium. The bank transacts a general business, making a specialty of collections on all points, among its correspondents being the Impor- ters and Traders' National Bank of New York, and the First National Bank of Chicago. The bank building is owned by President Malott, who was the bank's first teller. Mr. Malott is a capitalist of the highest stand- ing, and has won a splendid reputation for his ability as a financier. He was one of the promoters of the Mer- chants' National Bank, and for some years was receiver for the Chicago & Atlantic railroad. He is an active member of the Board of Trade, and de- votes personal attention to the affairs of the bank. Cashier Porter has been connected with the bank for the past fifteen years, and is a most popular and efficient bank officer. In every respect, the Indiana National Bank has proved itself the representative finan- cial institution of this city, and bears favorable com- parison with any bank elsewhere, both as to character of business, solid assets and ability of management.
D. KREGELO, SON & IRVIN.
The vocation of an undertaker is essentially a very delicate one, and it involves for its successful prosecu-
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tion peculiarly important qualifications, which compar- atively few individuals possess, and it is only by long experience as well as natural aptitude that a man is en- abled to discharge his duty in that relation to the entire and unqualified satisfaction of those most directly con- cerned. Among the prominent houses of the city, and we may add state, is that of Messrs. D. Kregelo, Son & Irvin, of 97 North Illinois street. Mr. D. Kregelo es- tablished the undertaking business on East Market street in 1868. After many successful and prosperous
DAVID KREGELO. JOHN LOKREGELO. ALBERTOIRVING
STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS
UNDERTAKERS
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D. KREGELO
NILLINOIS STREET
TELEphone 1154
000
-SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ABOVE NUMBERS
A. BABER & CO.
Indianapolis is well represented in every department of commercial activity by solid and reliable concerns, whose influence is widely felt in her financial growth and prosperity. An important and influential concern in this city is that of A. Baber & Co., commission sales- men of cattle, sheep and hogs, doing business in the Exchange Building at the Union Stock Yards. This firm commenced operations in 1880, and have since de- veloped an important and extensive patronage through- out the cattle-raising sections of the country. The individual members of the firm are Adin Baber, J. B Sedwick and E. Nichols. The firm sell on commission only, transacting a business amounting to between two and three millions of dollars annually, while they now carry on very extensive business relations with the mammoth packing houses of Knigan, Fletcher, Coffin & Co , and the Moore Packing Company of Indianapolis. Mr. Adin Baber was born in Illinois, where he still re- sides. He is an extensive cattle dealer and farmer in Ed- gar County, Illinois, and is at present connected with the Frst National Bank of Paris, Ill. Mr. J. B. Sedwick was born in Owen County, Illinois, and spent his boy- hood days farming in Monroe County, Indiana. He has been a resident of Indianapolis twenty years, and has always been engaged in the stock business. Mr. E. Nichols was born in New York, and was for many years an extensive stock raiser and breeder. These gentle- men are among our most successful and respected busi- ness men, and highly esteemed in social and financial circles.
CHIEF MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
a first-class undertaker's establishment. The firm em- ploy a number of capable and experienced men adapted to the solemnity of the business, and are ready to answer calls day or night, the telephone number being 1154. Mr. D. Kregelo was born in Maryland in 1813; left home when quite young to seek wealth and position in what was then the wild west. Walked from near Baltimore to Columbus, Ohio, remained there for a time, then proceeded in the same manner to Cincin- nati, hence to Chicago, finally, drifted to Indianapolis in 1839. He built the first planing mill, started the first lumber yard, and now is at the head of the largest, IRVIN STAE oldest undertaking estal)- lishment in the state. It is such men as D. Kregelo who make America the foremost country on the globe.
years, he was succeeded by his son, C. E. Kregelo, who continued the old business for a number of years ยท with credit to the Kregelo name so well known in busi- ness. He has now retired, however, from the business en- tirely. After ten years retirement from active business, Mr. D. Kregelo decided to again resume an active busi- ness life in order to successfully launch the bark of another and younger son, John L. Kregelo, on the troubled seas of commercial activity. Accordingly, March, 1891, introduces them to the public under the old name of D. Kregelo & Son in the.r present hand- some quarters. After the retirement of C. E. Kregelo from the business, they formed partnership with Albert Irvin, and the new firm name is D. Kregelo, Son & Irvin. Mr. Irvin has been associated for eight years with C. E. Kregelo, and is thoroughly competent to take charge of any branch of the business. Mr. Irvin was born in 1852 in Rush County, this state, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1874, moved to this city in 1876, where he has reided ever since, except five years, which time was spent as head book-keeper of the Dorsey Machine Company, Milton, Ind. In 1875 he returned to this city and entered the establishment of C. E. Kregelo, where he remained until above partnership was formed. They occupy two floors, one facing Illinois street and one on Ohio street. Also have attached elegant display and waiting rooms. The embalming department is unsurpassed in city or state. The morgue is under the care of efficient attendants who are ready day and night to receive and care for the silent visitor. The firm keeps on hand an elegant and elaborate line of caskets, coffins, shrouds, burial robes, trimmings and everything to be found in
One of the most important and ably conducted of Indiana's industries is the Chief Manufacturing Com- pany, manufacturers of the famous "Chief" self-feed :ip saw, which is rapidly superseding all other makes, and is preferred by wood-workers everywhere. The factories are located at Colfax, Ind., where the company went into business in January, 1890, and has achieved a great success under the able, energetic guidance of Mr. Tee- guarden, the president, and Mr. D. Lanum, the manager and Indianapolis representative. The growing demands of the trade resulted in the company opening an office and salesroom in this city, centrally located at 192 South Illinois street. Here under Mr. Lanum's managemeut is carried full lines of the Chief self-feed rip saws, and mill supplies of every description, specialties being made of circular saws, band saws, swages, files, saw gummers, concave saws, segment saws, wood pulleys, mill dogs, etc., while they are sole agents here for the Revere Rubber Belting, Bradford Leather Belting. etc. None but goods of the highest standard of excellence are carried here, while the prices are the lowest. As to the Chief self-feed rip saw, it saves more than 50 per cent of the labor required in hand feeding and gives most perfect results. It gauges accurately, feeds automatically at any rate of speed and runs true, even and with no waste of power. By using a Chief self-feeder the slabs generally thrown .away can be cut into small dimension stock for which there is always a good market. The Chief self-feeder is the fastest, safest and handiest rip saw on the market, and the company has hosts of testimonials proving this. Mill men find they can saw from a quarter to a third more lumber with it. Those interested should send to Mr. Lanum for an illustrated catalogue. The company is also sole agents of the ' Little Giant" variable feed for saw mills. It pays for itself in a few days in increasing the mill's capacity. All the "Chief" machines are pro- duced from the very best materials, put together by ex- perienced workmen. They are simple in construction, fully tested before leaving the shop and can be relied up- on in every way to do the work intended. To progressive mill men their can be no further arguments required. They need the "Chief" self-feed rip saw, and with it can make more money than ever before. Mr. Lanum is one of the most popular and energetic business men in Indianapolis. He has secured to this city a large estab- lishment-a headquarters for the products of this com- pany, also for all kinds of mill supplies and outfits, and offers to the trade of the city and country at large, sub- stantial inducements, both as to price and quality, no- where else duplicated.
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ROBERT KELLER.
The building occupied for the conducting of this business is a commodious two-story structure, 60x80 feet in area, at the northwest corner of East and Co- burn streets. There being no necessity for a detailed account of this stock, we will only mention the princi-
customers by a railway cash carrier. The trade is both wholesale and retail in character, and is not confined to the city, but comes from all the surrounding sections of country. Mr. Keller, who was born in Germany, has resided in Indianapolis since 1867, and throughout his business career has always been successful and pros- perous. In 1889 he established a branch house at 159 and 161 Hadley ave- me, West Indianapolis, and. in 1890 built the splendid building he now occupies on East Street. Mr. Keller has always sustained a high reputation. He is president of the Prog- ress Building and Loan Association, and a prominent member of the K. of P. He will shortly increase his fa- cilities by erecting an- other large building ad- joining the one now occupied.
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES MEAT MARKET.
pal kept on sale in the five departments; for instance, staple and fancy dry goods, notions, millinery, also silks and dress fabrics, worsteds and woolens, boots and shoes in all the new styles for men, women, misses and children form a feature of considerable importance. Following these in order are the grocery and meat de- partments which is particularly full and complete. The department in which ladies and misses cloaks are dis- played, present an attractive appearance, likewise the clothing department which contains a valuable assort- ment of fine and medium garments for men and boys. There is also a department for the sale of flour, feed, hay, straw, etc. Eighteen clerks are employed in the store, who are assisted in their operations of waiting on
DRY GOODS
GROCERIES
S. MUHL.
From the very ear- liest ages the art of preparing the com- pounds that arrest and remove pain and heal the sick has been re- garded as among the highest human func- tions, and thus it is that so much interest and im- portance attach to the calling of the druggist in our own day. Among the leading and most reliable members of the pharmaceutical profession in this city may be named Mr. S. Muhl, who is a prominent member of the State Pharmaceutical Association, the Marion County Drug Association and the Inter-State League. Mr. M. Muhl established himself in business at the corner of Illinois and First streets in 1875, and in 1886 opened a branch store at the corner of Alabama and Seventh streets, and in 1890 one at the corner of Illinois and Thirteenth streets. The store at Illinois and First streets has di- mensions of 20x60 feet, and is tastefully fitted up with modern cherry fixtures ; the Illinois and Thirteenth streets store has fine ash fixtures and is 18x50 in area,
while the Alabama and Seventh streets store is appointed as the First street store and is 20x55 feet in dimensions. All of these stores are very attractively arranged, and contain large and varied stocks, embracing pure, fresh drugs and chemicals, proprietary remedies of well- known merit, pharmaceutical preparations of Mr. Muhl's own superior production, toilet articles, perfumery, druggists' sundries, surgeons' and physicians' supplies, etc., supplemented by a choice line of imported and do- mestic cigars. A prominent specialty is made of the prescription department, physicians' formulae and fam- ily recipes being here compounded at any hour of the day or night with accuracy and precision. Mr. Muhl was born in Missouri, and formerly conducted a drug store on Broadway in St. Louis. He is a gentleman of great attainments in his profession, and he enjoys the respect and esteem of both the lay and professional public.
EVANS LINSEED OIL WORKS.
Indianapolis is a busy city and almost any line of in- dustry is represented here. An important establish- ment, and the oldest and leading in its line, is the Evans Linseed Oil Works, where are manufactured raw and boile I linseed oil and oil cake. The founda- tion of these works dates from 1864, when they were es- tablished on South Delaware street by Mr.I. P. Evans & Co. In 1885 the premises were entirely destroyed by fire, and immediately after the premises now occupied on Michigan street, on the line of the Belt Railroad were built, and have since been utilized for manufacturing purposes. In 1887 the present company was organized and incorporated under the laws of the state, with Mr. Joseph R. Evans president and Wm. R. Evans secretary and treasurer, who were members of the original firm. The ground occupied is four acres in extent, and the buildings three in number, one, two and three stories high, are substantially constructed of brick and have a floor space of 37,500 square feet. Steam power is em- ployed, and the latest improved special machinery, presses, etc., in use, the daily capacity of the works be- ing 1,500 bushels of seeds. Connected with the works is an elevator of 150,000 bushels capacity. It is ninety feet high and contains bins of from twenty-eight to forty- five feet deep, and admirably equipped with machinery operated by steam power. At these works, oil is ex- tracted by pressure and chemical processes, and is always of a uniform quality and superior in every re- spect. The brands are standard on the market and the oils always in active demand by the trade. An immense quantity of oil cake and meal is also produced, which is
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sold to stock raisers and farmers and shipped to the Atlantic seaboard cities for export. Messrs. Joseph R. and Wm. R. Evans were both born in Warren County, Ohio, and have resided in Indianapolis for a period of thirty years. They are well known in commercial and financial circles, and are prominent members of the Board of Trade and Commercial Club. The office of the company is suite 28 Indiana Trust Company Building, corner Washington street and Virginia avenue.
L. C. THOMPSON.
A leading and important industry in Indianapolis is that in which Mr. L. C. Thompson is engaged, that of manufacturing office and special furniture work, turned mouldings, etc. The business was established in Novem- ber. 1888, by the Thompson Bros., and in 1891 came under the control of the present proprietor, who was one of the original firm. The premises utilized consists of a large yard and a two-story mill building, 60x75 feet in area, perfectly fitted up and equipped with the latest im- proved wood-working machinery, driven by a sixty horse-power steam engine and a boiler 14x60 feet, also a capacious steamer for steaming lumber before being sent to the drying house. From forty to fifty skilled hands are employed in the different departments, all of whom are under the immediate supervision of MT. Thompson, the proprietor. An immense stock of material, compris- ing all kinds of hard woods is kept in the storage yard and orders for turned mouldings, furniture frames of walnut and other woods, also office, bank and store fixtures are manufactured at the shortest notice. Dimension stock is cut to order and large orders are filled from furniture manufacturers, sewing machine companies, organ build- ers, etc., in the East, and a fine trade is also done with the local cabinet makers and upholsterers. Mr. Thomp- son is a native of Burlington, Iowa, and has resided in Indianapolis for a period of sixteen years, five of which he was superintendent of the mills of D. E. Stone & Co. He embarked in business with his brother in 1888, and since it has been under his sole ownership and control he has enjoyed a career of uninterrupted prosperity and established a splendid trade of the most substantial character. He is a prominent member of the Com- mercial Club. The location of the mill at 293 and 295 Christian avenue is central and convenient and every facility is enjoyed for conducting business operations on a large scale.
L .. S. STOCKMAN.
The onerous duties connected with the proper execu- tion of the profession of druggist call for a man with more than ordinary attainments and ability. The drug business of Indianapolis is carried on by men of enter- prise and high attainments, of whom the subject of this sketch, Mr. L S. Stockman, is a worthy representative Mr Stockman was born in Lawrenceburg, Ind , and has resided in this city since 1881. He has had fourteen years pr :ctical experience as a pharmacist, five of which were spent in the employ of Mr. J. M. Scott, of this city. In 1887 Mr. Stockman embarked in business on his own account, and has since met with flattering success, such as is justly due to his professional ability and business sagacity. His pharmacy is centrally located at 251 North Illinois street. It is 20x60 feet in dimensions, neat and attractive, finely fitted throughout, and handy and convenient in every particular. His stock comprises pure drugs, medicines, chemicals, physicians' supplies, the standard proprietary and pat-nt medicines, toilet articles, etc., which are carefully selected for their purity and general standard of excellence. Mr. Stock- man makes a prominent specialty of his prescription de- partment, in which the greatest care, skill and accuracy are the salient features, and all orders are promptly at- tended to. The telephone call is 1025, and the phar- macy is open at all hours. Mr. Stockman is a member of the Marion County Pharmaceutical Association, also of the State Pharmaceutical Association, and the Inter- State League. He is a Knight of Pythias.
AMERICAN LOUNGE COMPANY,
A leading concern in its special line in Indianapolis to which we call attention is the American Lounge Company, manufacturers of single and bed lounges, couches, etc., located at 16, 18 and 20 Fayette street. This company was incorporated in March, 1893, under the laws of Indiana, with a capital of $20,000. Although but an extremely limited period of time has since inter- vened, the business of the house has already assumed large proportions, and its products are in great demand by the better class of trade throughout New Eng- land, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois and other states. The American Lounge Company is developing strictly on the basis of merit, the goods man- ufactured by it in every way maintaining the lead for style, durability and elegance of finish. The factory is a two-story frame structure, having a frontage of 80 feet by a depth of 150 feet It is a model establishment of its kind, affording employment to an average force of
thirty sl: l'ed hinds. A perfect system of organization i, catorce , both partners bringing to bear the widest experience, Mr. Jos. W. Connolly, the president, hav- ing been for twelve years connected with the house of Mr. Thos. Madden, while Mr. Thos D. Scott, who fills the office of secretary and treasurer, was formerly of Thos. D. Scott & Co., who sold out to the United States Lounge Company. The American Lounge Com- pany is especially qualified to give satisfaction, and has before it prospects of the most favorable character. Messrs Scott & Connolly are members of the Commer- cial Club.
THE STATE BANK OF INDIANA.
The importance of Indianapolis as a great monetary center is forcibly indicated by her flourishing financial institutions, and the need of still further banking facil- ities, resulted in the organization and incorporation on Jan. 1. 1893, of the State Bank of Indiana, with a paid- up capital of $200,0.0, and as the result of the first day's business, it had resources of $331,207, with indi- vidual deposits amounting to 8121,811, a splendid show- ing. The banks location is considered the most desir- able in town, being in the Bates House, corner of Wash- ington and Illinois streets. The fixtures are elegant, while the counting room has tile floor, electric lights, steam heat, etc. There are large burglar and fire-proof vaults, and every convenience and safeguard are at command. A general banking business is transacted. A specialty is made of collections on all points, the banks chain of correspondents, including the Fourth National and Madison Square banks in New York; the Banker's National Bank, Chicago; American Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago; Fourth National Bank, Cin- cinnati; American Exchange Bank, St. Louis, etc. The bank has the benefit of able and conservative guidance. Mr. Sterling R. Holt, the president, is one of the best known capitalists and financiers in the state. With his thorough knowledge of monetary affairs, and giving close personal attention to his duties the bank has a head in whom the public universally bestows the ut. most confidence. The vice-president, also. Mr. Win- field T. Durbin, is specially qualified for the perform- ance of his duties, while in Mr. James R. Henry, the bank has a cashier of widest range of experience and signal ability. He has had twenty-four years active connection with banking, and was formerly a member of the banking house of Montgomery & Henry of Gosport, Ind. To those needing banking facilities, we confidently rccom- mend to open an account with this thriving and con- servatively conducted institution, which has before it a career of ever-widening usefulness and prosperity
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