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L. S. AYRES & CO.
The fact, that Indianapolis permanently maintains the lead as the great jobbing and retail dry goods center of Indiana reflects the utmost credit upon ber leading merchants in this line, whose palatial stores replete with all foreign and domestic goods are the admiration of all. while the well-known names of their proprietors are the best guarantee of the excellence and extent of the stock and the honorable and liberal manner in which they conduct their business. In this connection, the house of Messrs. L. S. Ayres & Co holds a representative posit on. The proprietor, Mr. L. S. Ayres, ranks among our most enterprising merchants. In fact, there is no one possessed of a more intimate, direct and prac- tical acquaintance with every detail of the dry and fancy goods trade. Mr. Ayres has introduced many improved methods since he commenced business twenty- one years ago, and knowing exactly as he does what the great public want, he has never hesitated or pursued a wavering policy, but has placed his business in a posi- tion to understand precisely what is required, and how much of any given line of sta le or new goods will meet the demands of the trade. He occupies a very large and handsome store at 33, 35 and 37 West Washington street, consisting of three floors and basement, each having a depth of 195 feet and a breadth of 50 feet. The immense space thus placed at his command is every inch utilized to the best advantage, this being recog- nized as the easiest place in town to shop in. Mr. Ayres has direct representatives abroad, and is among the first to secure and import all the seasonable novelties in dry and fancy goods. In the domestic market he exercises . the same wise discrimination and keen activity. His enormous stock contains all the new lines of silk, both black and colored, satins and velvets, dress fabrics in all shades and textures, cloaks and suits. cotton and white goods, linens and sheetings, all kinds of hosiery and underwear, laces, ribbons, embroideries, gloves, umbrellas, handkerchiefs, bijouterie, bric-a-brac, etc., the assortment in all departments being most complete and desirable. Polite and attentive salesmen and sales- ladies are here to promptly wait upon every customer, and some idea of the business transacted may be formed when we state that more than 175 hands are employed. The high reputation of the firm is so familiar to the general public that further comment on our part would be superfluous. Mr. Ayres has liere in Indianapolis reared a thoroughly representative establishment, har- monious in all its parts, an emporium that shows what can be accomplished with brains, capital and integrity
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M. K. FATOUT & SONS.
The oldest and best known contractor and bu'lder in Indianapolis is unquestionably Mr. M. K. Fatout, who has been established in business for a period of forty years, and in that time erected many buildings and resi- dences in this city and vicinity. In 1883 he built the planing mill now occupied, and has since given his atten- tion to getting out material for building purposes. His
sons Warren and Ansel Fatout were given an interest in the business in 1890 and 1893 respectively, since when the operations have been extended. The mill building and yards cover half a city block, and every convenience is at hand for business purposes, including railroad facilities by means of the Bee Line and the L. E. & Western railroads, with which the premises are con- nected by a side track. The mill building is three- stories and 68x160 feet in area, and is fitted up with the latest improved wood working machinery driven by a 175 horse-power steam engine, and special appliances, and brings into requisition the services of sixty work- men proficient in their respective branches. Adjoining the mill is a spacious warehouse for the storage of manu- factured stock. Messrs. M. K. Fatout & Sons manufac- ture a general line of wood for builders' uses, including pine and hard wood flooring, wainscoting, ceiling. brackets, mouldings, newel posts, balusters, and sash, doors and blinds, and deal in all kinds of lumber. The trade is widely diffused throughout the whole country and steadily increases in volume and importance. The location of the planing mill at 443 to 463 East St.Clair street, the warehouse and lumber yard at corner Oxford street and Bee Line railroad, is central and convenient and admirably adpated for meeting the demands of the trade. Mr. M. K. Fatout is prominently known in
business and financial circles, and is one of the oldest members of the Builders' Exchange. His sons, Warren and Ansel Fatout were born in this city, and are pro- gressive, enterprising thorough going business men. The former is a member of the Commercial Club, while the latter is a stockholder in several well-known organ- izations of the same kind. The firm is one of the lead- ing and largest in this special line of business in the city, and is equipped to fill contracts and orders of any magnitude at the shortest notice. Telephone 677.
INDIANA DENTAL COLLEGE.
An institution of which the city of Indianapolis may well be proud, and one which today is well known not only in this but foreign countries, is the Indiana Dental College. During the fourteen years since its establish- ment, this institution has steadily grown and developed, until to-day it ranks among the most successful dental colleges in the land. It has a faculty composed of gentle- men well known in the dental profession throughout the country, who in their respective departments are fully equipped to impart that knowledge to the student which amply qualifies him for the responsible duties of his chosen profession. The officers at present consist of S. B. Brown, M. D. D. D. S., president; W. L. Hesikell, D. D. S., vice-president ; M. Wells, D. D. S., treasurer and J. E. Cravens, D. D. S., secretary. The regular curriculum of the college requires that in each day three hours shall be devoted to lectures and recita- tions, and four hours to laboratory and clinical work, while during eight weeks of each term, two hours each day are spent in the dissecting room. The college is located at 1912 North Pennsylvania street, and occupies the entire third and fourth floors of the building, con- sisting of large and well ventilated rooms. The average attention at the present time is ninety regular students and these come from all parts of the United States and Canada. The charges are certainly most reasonable. The total cost of a complete course of three years' and graduation is only $325 or $100 a term, and parents and guardians can rest assured that pupils obtaining a diploma from the Indiana Dental College go forth into the world with all the knowledge of the profession ob- tainable, until practical experience has ripened and developed what has already been acquired.
T. K. IGOE & CO.
A reliable and prosperous house in this city, whose transactions and correct business methods have placed it in the foremost rank of the trade is that of Messrs.
T. K. Igoe & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in fine cigars, tobaccos and smokers' articles, located at 2 East Washington street. This business was founded in 1883 by Mr. V. R. Jose, who was succeeded in November, 1892, by the present proprietors, Messrs. Trustin K. Igoe and Frederick W. Baugher, who are natives of Indiana. The premises utilized comprise a main floor, having dimensions of 40x50 feet. Here will be found a full line of the best grades of Havana and domestic cigars, smoking and chewing tobaccos, cigarettes and smokers' articles generally. The house imports direct, and has influential connections, which enable it to pro- cure the best goods, which are offered to patrons at very moderate prices. They do a large retail and box trade, and handle all the most famous brands. All goods purchased from this firm are guaranteed to maintain the highest standard of encellence in every respect, and are unrivaled for flavor, fragrance and uniformed quality. Messrs. T. K. Igoe & Co. are highly esteemed in trade circles for their integrity, and their patronage is steadily increasing in the city and its vicinity. The telephone call of the house is 1073. They also carry a full line of national playing cards, which includes all the best brands.
THE GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA COMPANY.
There is no concern in the United States or Canada, which can surpass in importance and magnitude. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, whose head- quarters are at 35 and 37 Vesey street, New York, and whose 200 branch stores are distributed throughout the country. The company are the largest importers and distributors of teas and coffees and spices in the world. and the largest manufacturers of condensed milk and pure baking powders in the country. The plant for the production of the two last mentioned articles is located at Northville, Mich. The milk is made from the finest cream obtained from the best breed of Jersey cows. The teas and coffees are imported direct from the lead- ing sources of supply to New York, whence daily ship- ments are made to each agency. The coffees are roasted at headquarters, the plant there having a capacity of 40,000 pounds daily, while thousands of pounds of spice are ground. Two stores are operated in this city, one at 20 West Washington street, the other at 164 East Washington street. Both are under the management of Mr. J. A. Thummel. Eighteen salesmen are employed, and five wagons are in constant service. The respective dimensions of the stores are 18x110, and 20x60 feet, they are handsomely fitted up and appointed, and pre-
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sent an unusually attractive appearance. The coffee is ground here fresh every day, and the superior quality of the goods, combined with the extraordinarily low prices have secured a patronage which is derived from all classes.
EFROYMSON & WOLF.
No more remarkable success has been attained during recent years in Indianapolis than is evinced in the his- tory of that popular dry goods house known as the "Star Store, " located at 194 and 196 West Washing- ton street, of which Messrs. Efroymson & Wolf are the proprietors. The business was established in 1888 on the present site, the premises being only one-quarter of their present dimensions, and in two years the trade had grown so rapidly as to necessitate the addition of 3,000 square feet of floor space to the east room, also a large addition was erected by them in the summer of 1892. Two floors and the basement, with an area of 10,000 square feet comprise the premises, which are owned by the firm, and have been beautifully fitted up and supplied with all modern conveniences, such as the cash carrier system, etc. On the ground floor is to be found a most complete line of dress goods, such as silks, satins, velvets, cashmeres, henriettas, fine broadcloths, cheviots etc , linens, sheetings, towelings, white goods, ladies' underwear, hosiery, embroideries, laces, ruch- ings, ladies' and gents' furnishings of all kinds, notions, boots and shoes, and in the rear is the cloak and milli- nery department. On the second floor is the wholesale and jobbing department, in which the trade extends over the whole of Indiana. A staff of twenty-two salesmen and salesladies is employed. Messrs. Efroymson & Wolf are both natives of Indiana, and are smart, active and able young business men who deserve the highest praise for the success which has attended their well directed efforts.
CHAS. J. KUHN.
Among the finest and best patronized wholesale and retail groceries in Indianapolis, is that of Mr. Chas. J. Kuhn, located at 47 and 49 North Illinois street. Having founded this business in 1878, Mr. Kuhn from the start gained an enduring hold on popular favor and built up
an excellent trade. The secret of his prosperity is not far to seek, however, conducting the house on sound business principles, thoroughly responsible in his deal- ings, and being withal a man of sagacity, energy and experience, it is but in the nature of things that he should have attained the full measure of success that has attended his well directed efforts. He handles noth- ing but thoroughly reliable first-class goods, is strictly upright in his dealings and extremely courteous to his patrons, and attentive in meeting their requirements. The store is 50x100 feet in dimensions, and is perfectly adapted for the purposes of the business. It is fitted up with all conveniences and facilities for the storage and display of the vast and carefully selected stock, while ten assistants are employed. The assortment com- prises fine teas and coffees of all kinds, pure spices, condiments and table delicacies, imported and domestic sugars, syrups and molasses, choice dairy butter, cheese and eggs, the finest brands of family flour and prepared cereals, canned goods, vegetables and fruits, etc. All orders are filled promptly and at lowest market prices. Mr. Kuhn is a gentleman of push and judicious enter- prise and stands deservedly high in the esteem of all who know him.
GEM STEAM LAUNDRY.
One of the oldest and most popular laundries in this city is that known as the "Gem," with which for promptness, reliability and excellent service no other compares. The Gem Laundry was established in 1877 by W. H. Reed, and in 1890 came under the con- trol of Mr. Logan C. Scholl, who has since conducted it in a manner greatly redounding to his credit. The work turned out is of a superior character, while moderate prices prevail. For a period of fifteen years, the business was carried on at 38 and 40 Ken- tucky avenue, and in 1892, the premises now occupied at 37 and 39 Indiana avenue were erected, and have since been utilized. The building is substantially built of brick, three stories high, and has dimensions of 40x 200 feet. The laundry is equipped in every respect with the latest improved machinery, including mangles, washing and ironing machines, also a twenty-five horse-
power steam engine and large boilers and all appur- tenances, and employment is given to thirty-five skilled hands. Hotel and family laundry, and also laundering for the trade is done in the most expeditious manner; transient work is a specialty, and particular care and attention is exercised that all laundry work leaves the establishment without flaw or blemish. The capacity
of the laundry is 6,000 shirts weekly, besides family and hotel work. The down town office is 13 North Illinois street, opposite the Bates House, and branches have been established in all parts of the city. The Gem Laundry is patronized by the best classes of the com- munity.
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EMRICH, PAULINI & CO.
Indianapolis is one of the most important centers in the country for the wood-working industry, and it is with pleasure we call attention to one among the splen- did enterprises in this direction. We refer to that of Emrich, Paulini & Co., manufacturers of furniture which was established in 1881, and from the outset, under the able direction and management of the firm has been suc- cessful and prosperous. The ground occupied at 190 to 200 West Morris street, covers two acres on which there is a group of buildings, including the factory, a two-
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story structure. 68x168 feet in area, large warehouses, drying houses, storehouses, etc., also a spacious lumber yard for the storage of material. There are also finish- ing and packing departments. The wood-working ma- chinery is of the latest improved kind, and power is supplied by a steam engine of many horse-power, and about the establishment there is always heard the busy hum of industry. One hundred and fifty skilled cabinet makers, carvers, painters and finishers are employed in the different departments, and the furniture turned out is sold in all parts of the country, and is always in de- mand by the trade. The firm manufacture a general line of handsome bed-room suites and sideboards, and household furn ture, and make a specialty of bedsteads which are made of all kinds of hardwoods in every con- ceivable design, also walnut, veneered and imitation walnut bedsteads. This concern is one of the largest in its line in the city, and its name and reputation second to no other in the country for superior, substantially made, artistic furniture. New styles and designs which meet the favor of the public are constantly being brought out, and as a consequence, the demand is fully equal to the supply. The firm are fully equipped for conducting
operations on a large scale, and their productions of fine and medium grade furniture are unsurpassed for excellence of workmanship and originality and elegance in design. Messrs. H. Emrich and O. B. Paulini, the copartners, have made a wide reputation for themselves, and are well known and prominent in this city where they have resided some years. They are liberal and public spirited citizens, and among the most active pro- moters of all movements to advance the material inter- ests of Indianapolis.
MANN BROTHERS.
Among the various institutions found in our large cities few are of greater importance to the general public than the livery and boarding stable system of America. Among the most popular and successful representatives thereof in Indianapolis are Messrs. Mann Brothers, pro- prietors of the livery and boarding stable at 5+1 Virginia avenue. This house was opened in 1886 by Mr. R. R. Sloan, and one year later Messrs. J. E and J. B. Mann came into possession and soon developed a large and in- fluential patronage. The stables are spacious and com- modious, comprising a two-story building, 40x100 feet in area, thoroughly equipped with every requisite, well ventilated, lighted and drained, and every care and at- tention is given to horses intrusted to the house by ex- perienced grooms and stablemen. First-class accommo- dations are provided for forty horses, and the boarding branch of the enterprise is largely patronized by our best citizens. In the stock of horses to let will be found those suitable for ladies and invalids, as well as others noted for their speed and staying qualities, and the same may be hired for business or pleasure at any hour of the day or night. Among the vehicles are included coaches, landaus, coupes, surreys, carriages, buggies, hacks and party wagons. Their trade is large throughout the city and vicinity, and is steadily increasing under enterpris- ing management. Orders by telephone 1436 receive im- mediate and careful attention, either by day or night. and all transactions are placed upon a substantial and satisfactory footing. Messrs. Mann were born in Indian- apolis and have resided in this city constantl . These gentlemen have been engaged in the livery business for the past six years.
H. R. A. BAUGHMAN.
One of the most useful and valuable handbooks that can be placed in the hands of the lumber inspector, d aler, contractor or builder is that known as "Baugh-
man's Buyer and Seller," the handy book for lumber- men, carpenters, builders and every business requiring figuring for cost, interest, number of feet, etc. It is a handsome 5x7 voluume of 175 pages, bound in morocco and gold, and is sent prepaid to any address on receipt of $1, or six copies for $4, and twelve copies for $6. The lumber tables contained in it show at a glance the num- ber of feet in any number of pieces running in regular size from 1x3-12 to 12x12-40 feet, also over 4,000 sizes running from 1x1 to 30x30 inches in size, and from 1 to 50 feet in length. The lumber inspection rules are the plainest and easiest ever got out, and cannot be misun- derstood. The other departments comprise cost tables, interest tables, rules invaluable to retail dealers and builders showing the exact number of shingles, lath, and number of feet of flooring, siding or ceiling, for any size building, diagrams for cutting rafter patterns, band and rotary log scales, cipher message. postal rates, weights of grain, how to mix paint and plaster, and a thousand handy things to know. The book is bound in soft, flexible covers, printed in plain type on good paper; it is handy for the pocket and suit- able for the desk. Mr. Baughman is a gentleman of long experience in the lumber business in which he was engaged for many years at Necedah, Wis. He is now a resident of this city where all orders should be ad- dressed to lock box 113. He has already published four editions of his most valuable work, and has just issued a "World's Fair Edition" which is full and com- plete and up to date. His office is at 6112 North Penn- sylvania street.
COX & GOSSOM.
A most important addition to the facilities and oppor- tunities of the retail confectionery trade throughout Indiana was made in 1892 by the establishment of Messrs. Cox & Gossom as wholesale confectioners at 64 South Pennsylvania street, with ample facilities and resources for supplying retailers with the finest goods at the lowest prices. The firm occupy eligible premises 25x100 feet in dimensions, which are perfectly adapted to the re- quirements of the business and which are stocked with a large and carefully selected assortment representing the best productions of the leading manufacturers in the country. Having an intimate knowledge of all details of their line and being personally conversant with the demands of the best class of trade, the proprietors have exercised good taste and sound judgment in the selection of their stock, which is unexcelled for variety, purity and delicacy. It embraces glaces, creams and ices, candy, chocolate goods, bonbons, etc., which are absolutely
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second to none in the United States and which find a ready market throughout the city and surrounding country. Large quantities of peanuts are roasted and sold to dealers in large or small quantities. Orders are filled promptly and accurately and the rapidly extending trade shows the satisfaction that is felt with the goods carried by this enterprising house. In addition to a full indoor staff three experienced traveling salesmen are kept constantly upon the road. The proprietors. Messrs. I. S. Cox and H. F. Gossom, are gentlemen of standing in mercantile circles who thoroughly understand their business, and by honorable methods and strict integrity as well as by enterprise and energy are steadily making their way to the front and achieving a well deserved suc- cess in their important line.
WM. C. REHLING.
Among those actively engaged manufacturing bricks in this city is Mr. Wm. C. Rehling, who also deals in coal, lime and cement. Mr. Rehling has been established in this business for a period of twelve years, and in that time secured a large substantial city and country trade. His office is at 652 Madison avenue where he also occupies a brick yard six acres in extent and a coal yard with ample sheds coveringone-half an acre. For manu- facturing brick he is well equipped with the latest im- proved machinery operated by steam power, ample kilns and turn out an average 40,000 pressed and com- mon brick daily, which are always in demand and meet with a ready sale. A side track from the main line of the J. M. & I. R. R. affords every convenience for ship- ping bricks to all parts of the surrounding country. Mr. Rehling handles Brazil block, anthracite, Pittsburg, Raymond City and Island City screened coal, carries a large stock and can fill orders at the shortest notice. He also deals in the best quality sewer pipe, cement and lime which he can supply in any quantity desired at the lowest market quotations. A native of Indianapolis where he has always resided, Mr. Rehling is well and popularly known as one of the leading brick manufac- turers and as a progressive business man. He is young, active and enterprising and has always been held in high esteem in financial and business circles. He is a promi- nent member of the Builders' Exchange and also of the K. of P., K. of H. and the I. O. O. F.
JOHN BLUMBERG.
By reason of its central situation and splendid trans- portation facilities, Indianapolis has become one of the most important points of distribution in the United States. In numerous lines of traffic the business tran-
sacted has grown to very extensive proportions and this is especially the case in the wholesale produce commis- sion business. A leading house thus engaged which makes a specialty of foreign and native fruits is that of Mr. John Blumberg, located at 34 South Delaware street Mr. Blumberg founded this representative con- cern some six years ago, and his operations have since been uninterruptedly marked by a continued success. The premises utilized by him comprise a spacious build- ing finely fitted up with cold storage and with every modern convenience for the prosecution of a large and thriving business. Mr. Blumberg receives his supplies from the best sources of production and sustains most favorable relations with producers and slippers. He is thus enabled to offer to the trade the best quality of fruits and general produce and to quote prices which cannot be afforded by houses whose equipment is less thorough. The trade is strictly wholesale and necessi- tates the employment of five assistants. While Mr. Blumberg's reputation for fair and honorable dealing is a sufficient guarantee of the prompt and perfect fulfill- ment of all orders, he refers to the Meridian National Bank. The telephone call of the office is 689.
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