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goods in the piece, including broadcloths, woolens, tweeds, suitings, cheviots, Meltons, Kerseys, diagonais, serges, worsteds, vestings, trouserings, etc. The firm have already gained an enviable reputation for the superior and elegant fit of every garment that leaves their hands, and as they are painstaking and energetic we unreservedly recommend them to the attention of our readers. Mr. Young represents the Third Ward in the City Council. He is also a member of the Columbia and Marion Clubs. Mr. McMurray is a Knight of Pythias and a Mason.
L. A. WESSLING.
Among the many successful and popular mercantile houses in Indianapolis, we find in the front rank of the trade that of L. A. Wessling, dealer in boots and shoes, at 242 East Washington street. This business was orig- inally inaugurated in 1873 by H. H. Hutchins, who was succeeded in 1892 by the present proprietor. The premises occupied comprise an eligible ground floor and basement, each 20x90 feet in area. The stock embraces fine and medium grades of boots, shoes, gaiters, slip- pers and rubber goods for gentlemen, youths and boys, and everything that is new and fashionable for ladies, misses and children, from the strong walking shoe to the daintiest of kid slippers. All the goods offered by Wessling are the productions of the most celebrated manufacturers of the country. Since assuming control of the business Mr. Wessling has largely increased and extended the trade, and made his establishment one of the most popular on East Washington street. Mr. Wessling was born in Cumberland, Ind., and has re- sided in this city since 1889. He is a thoroughgoing, reliable business man, and highly esteemed in social and commercial circles.
JAS. N. MAYHEW.
The optician has become an important member of the commercial world, and his position gives him a professional standing. The leading optician in Indian- apolis is Mr. Jas. N. Mayhew, whose place of business is located at 13 North Meridian street. Mr. Mayhew, who is a native of Shelbyville, this state, has had a valuable experience as a scientific optician extending over a period of twenty-eight years. He founded his present establishment on July 1, 1875, and has secured a large, widespread and influential patronage, which ranks him first in his calling. He occupies two floors and a basement, each being 20x40 feet in dimensions, and possesses every facility for the effective handling of his steadily increasing trade. The assortment car- ried by him embraces full lines of gold, silver and steel
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mounted spectacles and eye glasses, opera glasses, mag- nifying glasses, microscopes, thermometers, barometers, etc. Every article sold in this responsible establish- ment is fully warranted, and all work done is guaran- teed first-class, while prices are as low as conistent for first-class goods. Lenses are ground to order, repairing of all kinds is attended to, while a leading specialty is made of filling occulists' prescriptions. Mr. Mayhew has gained renown by reason of the scientific and suc- cessful manner in which he fits eyes with glasses per- fectly adopted to their requirements of vision. He is a prominent and responsible citizen, a member of the Masonic Order and of the G. A. R.
CHARLES E. BARMM.
Mr. Barmm is unquestionably a pharmacist of high attainments. He studied in the best schools in this country, also in Munich, Erlengen and Leipsig, Ger- many, and was graduated from the school in the latter city, class 1885, with the degree Ph. D. He returned to this country and took a course at the State University at Champagne, Ill. He is a prominent member of the Marion County Drug Association, also of the Chicago Chemical Society, and the Chemical Society of Berlin, Germany, and is Professor of Chemistry in the Indiana School for embalming; also Eclectic College of Physi- cians and Surgeons. Prof. Barmm's pharmacy is 20x50 feet in area and attractively fitted up. He selects his stock of drugs and chemicals with unusual care, and handles only such pharmaceutical specialties and propri- etary preparations of acknowledged merit as medicines. The prescription laboratory is under Prof. Barmm's im- mediate supervision, and is conducted with that knowl- edge and skill his long experience enables him to exer- cise. Physicians' prescriptions are compounded at all hours carefully and accurately, and two clerks are al- ways in attendance. Prof. Barmm is one of our most reliable druggists and chemists, and is ofted called on to give expert testimony in all the courts of the United States, and has a well equipped chemical laboratory, where any kind of chemical analysis can be done.
WM. H. STOCKER, M. D.
The leading legitimate function of a pharmacy being the compounding of physicians' prescriptions and family recipes, this branch of the business is conducted with that care and skill commensurate with its importance by Wm. H. Stocker, M. D., whose popular establishment is at 500 East Washington street, and was founded by him some eight years ago. It is 25x80 feet in dimensions and
presents a most pleasing and attractive appearance. Dr. Stocker has in stock a choice selection of pure drugs and chemicals, proprietary preparations, family medicines, toilet articles, perfumery, soaps, brushes, combs, sponges, surgical appliances, fancy goods, imported and domestic wines, liquors and mineral waters, cigars, trusses, sup- porters, rubber goods, surgeons' and physicians' sup- plies and all druggists' sundries. Special attention is devoted to compounding physicians' prescriptions and family recipes, this department being open at all hours. Mr. Stocker was born in Windsor, Vt., and is a graduate of Burlington University. He is a member of the State Pharmaceutical and of Marion County Drug Association and was twice secretary of the latter. He is also a prominent Knight of Pythias and a popular and de- servedly successful young professional man.
FRANK H. SMITH.
Among the Indianapolis printing houses that are noted for executing fine work a prominent position must be given that of Mr. Frank H. Smith, who also manufac- tures blank books and carries a full line of stationery. The premises occupied at 22 North Penn street, ground floor and basement, are 25x150 feet in area and every- thing requisite is provided for turning out work in a superior manner and experienced hands only are em- ployed. Printing in all branches is executed from a poster to the finest wedding and visiting cards, a specialty being made of fine commercial work. which is gotten out in the highest style of the art. Blank books of all kinds and sizes are also manufactured to order and in the salesroom a fine display is made of stationery, blank books and office supplies. Mr. Smith is an experienced practical printer, well known in this city and a promi- nent member of the Columbia Club.
AMERICAN BOILER WORKS.
This business was established nine years ago by Messrs. John and Michael Cruse, each of whom brings to bear upon its every department vast practical experi- ence, the firm possessing perfected facilities and wide- spread connections. The works occupy a two-story frame building, 20x100 feet in dimensions, at 284 South Tennessee street. The various departments are fully equipped with the latest improved tools, machinery and appliances known to the trade. From eight to ten skilled workmen are employed, the proprietors exercising close personal supervision over the work. The range of the latter embraces the manufacture to order on short notice, boilers, tanks and all kinds of sheet iron work, as
well as general repairing. Messrs Cruse Brothers tuin out work that is unrivaled for quality of materials, finish and workmanship at prices lower than the lowest. The telephone call of the office is 1776, and orders are promptly attended to. Both partners are natives of Ire- land, and have resided in Indianapolis, Mr. John Cruse since 1864 and Mr. Michael Cruse since 1876.
E. E. REESE. D. D. S.
Twelve years ago, Dr. Reese opened an office in Mas- silon, Ohio, and five years ago he removed to this city in order that he might have a wider field of operations. His offices are located at 2412 East Ohio street are thoroughly equipped with all the latest appliances known to the dental profession. Dr. Reese was born in Mas- silon, Ohio, and graduated at the Indiana Dental Col- lege, where for three years he held the chair of mechan- ical dentistry, and from April 1, 1892 to April 1, 1893 the chair of clinics. Dr. Reese since his advent to this city has established an enviable reputation in his pro- fession, and is regarded as one of the most skillful sur- geon dentists in this part of the country, and has in consequence drawn to himself a large and influential patronage, derived from the leading circles of our best society. He is a prominent and respected member of the Masonic fraternity as well as the I. O. O. F., and is universally respected and held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends and patrons.
S. D. CRANE.
Among those well known in the jewelry trade in this city, it is safe to say that none have a higher reputation as a reliable dealer than Mr. S. D. Crane. He is a thor- oughly practical watchmaker and jeweler, and embarked in business in 1874 on Virginia avenue, and six years later removed to his present location, 78 East Washing- ton street, where he occupies half of a handsomely fitted up store, 25x190 feet in area. The assortment embraces rich, elegant jewelry, in the newest styles, American and European watches from the best and most reliable makers, in plain and ornamental gold and silver cases, solid silver and plated ware, diamonds, gems, clocks, bronzes, etc. Special attention is given to fine watch, clock and jewelry repairing, and in all departments fair and equitable prices prevail. Mr. Crane was born in this city forty years ago, has always resided here, and is highly esteemed as a business man and citizen.
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HENRY SYERUP & SONS.
The leading and oldest house in the wholesale com- mission business is that of Henry Syerup & Sons, at 22 and 24 South Delaware street. The business was founded in 1872 by Mr. Henry Syerup, who soon after took his son Charles in partnership. In 1887 Mr. Syerup died, and soon after Mr. Charles Syerup was joined by his brother Henry C. Syerup, and in connection with the estate the business has since been continued under the present name. The premises consist of a three-story and basement structure of brick, 42x64 feet in dimen- sions. The house handles and deals in and ships all kinds foreign and domestic fruits, oranges, lemons, bananas, cocoanuts, etc., also apples, peaches, pears, berries, melons, etc., when in season, also vegetables of every variety, creamery and dairy products, eggs and all kinds country produce. Consignments are con- stantly arriving, and the stock is kept up to the highest standard of excellence, and recommends its own su- perior merits to the favor and confidence of buyers. A specialty is made of handling early southern fruits and vegetables, the house receiving large consignments. The trade comes from all the surrounding cities and towns in this and adjoining states. Messrs. Charles and Henry Syerup were both born in this city, and are well and prominently known in financial and commercial circles, and have always sustained a high reputation for integ- rity and probity. Among the references of the house are the Indiana National Bank of this city and Brad- streets and Dun's Commercial Agencies.
W. P. MAINE.
A time-honored and widely known Indianapolis busi- ness house is the stanch and substantial concern of Mr. W. P. Maine, dealer in general hardware, mechanics' tools, cutlery, wood, slate and iron mantels, stoves, ranges, furnaces, refrigerators, kitchen furnishing goods, etc., at 61-63 West Washington street, which for over forty years has maintained a prominent place in mercantile circles. The house was founded in 1850 by R. L. and A. W. McOuat, Mr. Maine becoming proprietor in 1888. The business operations were for many years confined to the handling of stoves and sheet-metal work, but on assuming its control Mr. Maine added the other depart- ments, and has greatly enlarged the scope of the trade. The business premises comprise four floors and a base- ment, each being 50x100 feet in dimensions. The sales- rooms are fitted up with large plate glass front, and are neatly appointed and well ordered, while the workshop is well equipped with all necessary machines, tools and appliances. Some twenty skilled hands here find em-
ployment, Mr. Maine personally superintending every department. An immense stock is constantly carried, comprising builders' and house hardware of all kinds, the best and most popular makes of stoves, ranges, heaters, furnaces, etc., table and pocket cutlery, tools, kitchen furnishing goods, tin, iron, and copper ware, wooden and willow ware, refrigerators, etc. Special at- tention is given to roofing, guttering, spouting, and gen- eral jobbing and repairing; also the putting in of wood, slate and iron mantels. Among the buildings which Mr. Maine has lately equipped with tile mantels and floors are the State National Bank, the Grand Hotel, the new Jail and Marrott Building. Orders and com- missions receive prompt attention, the telephone call of the office being 173. Mr. Maine was born in New York, and was formerly engaged in business in that city. He is a prominent member of the Commercial Club.
HENRY RUSSE.
Among the most enterprising houses in this commu- nity is that of Mr. Henry Russe, dealer in grain, seeds, flour and feed, located at 23 and 25 North Tennessee street. This business was inaugurated in 1889 by the present proprietor, and from the start the house received a liberal patronage, which has ever since been on the increase. The premises occupied comprise a three-story brick building, the main and second floors being utilized by this firm, 85x100 feet, fully equipped with every fa- cility. Mr. Russe handles large quantities of grain, all the best brands of family flour, and every description of animal provender, on his own account, and is pre- pared to fill orders of any magnitude. He makes a specialty of farm and garden seeds, and carries a most carefully selected stock from the most reliable producers in the country. Mr. Russe is a native of Germany, and has resided in this city since 1873. He is an active member of the Board of Trade, holds the position of School Commissioner, and is popular with all those with whom he has dealings. Telephone 340.
FAMOUS EAGLE.
Among the reliable and popular clothing establish- ments which by reason of its long business career in our midst has gained an enviable standing, is the Famous Eagle, centrally located at 72 West Washington street. This business had its origin away back in the fifties and amidst all the changes and vicissitudes of commercial life has prospered and increased, until to-day it is one of the best known and most stable houses in our city. The location is one of the best in the city, on the leading re-
tail trade thoroughfare and in the very heart of the re- tail center. The premises consist of the main floor and basement, fronting twenty feet on Washington street and extending in depth about one hundred and fifty feet. They are handsomely appointed, ample in size, and well adapted to the needs of the business. Here will always be found full and complete lines of medium and fine grades of men's, youths', boys' and children's cloth- ing, made up in the latest styles and embodying the most skilled class of workmanship. A large and complete line of gents' furnishing goods is also handled, embracing all the latest styles and novelties, such as shirts, collars, cuffs, neckwear, hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs and all grades of underwear. Being the recipients of a large and select patronage and buying in large quantities direct from the producers, they are enabled to offer the best inducements to careful and prudent buyers. An able and gentlemanly corps of salesmen will always be found in attendance and the wants of customers receive prompt and courteous attention.
A. BORINSTEIN.
One of the successful, enterprising business men in this city is Mr. A. Borinstein. who is conducting large operations as a wholesale dealer in scrap metals, rags, etc. The premises utilized for the purposes of the bus- iness extend along South East street, and are numbered from 109 to 115. They comprise a large yard and am- ple sheds having dimensions of 160x200 feet. Mr. Bor- instein receives his supplies of cotton and woolen rags, rubber, scrap iron, steel and metal in car lots from this and all the surrounding states, which, after being sorted, are baled and packed and sold to the iron foundries and paper mills. He employs a large force of hands. Mr. Borinstein stands high in business circles in this city, and is a prominent member of the Commercial Club, the Chosen Friends, and is an active Freemason.
RAHKE & BECH.
One of the most popular and successful retail firms engaged in the provision business is that of Messrs. Rahke & Beck, proprietors of the Central Meat Market, who occupy stall 74 in the East Market, and a branch store at 187 East Washington street. Both partners are of German descent, and natives of this state, who have resided in this city for many years. Having a thorough knowledge and practical experience in all branches of the trade, they inaugurated this enterprise on their own account in 1883. The premises utilized for the business are of ample dimensions and commodious, fitted up in a very attractive manner, and are models of neatness
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and cleanliness. Every facility is at hand for the suc- cessful conduct of the business, which involves the daily handling of great quantities of meat which in freshness and quality are unexcelled by those of any similar con- cern in the city. Having all the latest improved methods for dry and cold storage for their beautiful preservation, Messrs. Rahke & Beck are prepared to furnish patrons with the choicest and most wholesome meats during all seasons of the year, and at lowest ruling market prices. Orders are promptly and carefully filled and delivered free of charge. In addition to a large per- manent family trade, Messrs. Rahke & Beck supply all the leading hotels and restaurants in the city. They are widely known as reliable and popular butchers. Telephone call 568.
C. E. GEISENDORFF & CO.
One of the oldest industrial establishments in Indian- apolis is that of C. E. Geisendorff & Co., wool dealers and manufacturers of woolen textile fabrics, located at 402-408 West Washington street. The premises utilized for the purposes of the business are 76x205 feet in area, and the factory building is a substantial four-story structure, equipped throughout with special machinery and four sets of machines operated by steam power. Fifty skilled hands are employed in the different de- partments, and on an average 8,000 yards of textile fabrics are produced weekly, comprising blankets, Scotch novelty suitings, and the celebrated German fleece-lined flannel and skirting; also stocking yarns, etc. The trade is widely diffused throughout the United States, and to meet the demands of the trade branch houses have been established in New York, Chicago and St. Louis. Mr. C. E. Geisendorff, who has resided in this city many years, has retired from active business life, and the management of the establishment devolves upon Mr. Thalman, who was born in Indiana of Swiss parents, and has resided in Indianapolis since 1846.
HIRAM PLUMMER.
This gentleman brings to bear an experience in the care and handling of real estate which commends him to the attention of those requiring his services, and it is due to his business sagacity and shrewdness that many large tracts of land have been brought into the market, to the benefit of hundreds of homeseekers and the great
advantage of the city. He negotiates loans, buys, sells and exchanges property, making a specialty of city and suburban residential property, farms, etc., also does a large rental business. cares for property of non-resident owners, managing estates with economy and fidelity and in point of fact, all the many relations which the care- ful real estate dealer holds to the public and to his cli- ents are ably maintained by Mr. Plummer, and his judgment and experience may be relied upon implicitly in all cases. He is also agent for the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. Neatly furnished offices are oc- cupied in the basement of the Baldwin Block, 93 and 95 East Market streeet, provided with telephone service (No. 975), and every convenience and facility is at hand for the execution of orders at lowest prices. Mr. Plum- mar was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, but has resided here Dearly a quarter of a century, and is a member of the G. A. R., K. of P., and the B. of L. E. He is an old locomotive engineer and ran the first locomotive over the Indiana and Kentucky bridge at Louisville.
P. P. ELECTRIC REPAIR COMPANY.
In this city among those actively engaged manufac- turing and dealing in electrical supplies is the P. P. Electric Repair Company, whose office and workshop, 30x40 feet in area, is on the second floor of the building 88 East Georgia street. The business was founded by Mr. Samuel P. Paugh, the sole proprietor, who has had a long, valuable ex- perience as an electrician with the best companies in the West. His estab- lishment is admirably equipped with special machinery, steam-power, etc., and he is prepared to rewind or repair any type of armature. Commuta- tators are turned up or made new, and all re- pairing of electrical ma- chinery is done with neatness and dispatch. He also pays particular attention to experimental work, and gives his personal supervision to all work placed in his hands. Mr. Paugh is the inventor and sole manufac- turer of the P. P. Electric Motors of one and two-horse power for running light machinery, and also for light-
ing purposes. This motor is the only one ever invented that can be so used, and is attracting considerable at- tention. It can be utilized for running light machinery, and is so constructed that in a few minutes it can be converted into a dynamo for electric lighting in incan- descent lamps. Mr. Paugh is widely known as an ex- pert electrician, and during the time he has been en- gaged in business on his own account, dating from Jan. 15, 1892, he has secured a first-class substantial trade. Among others, Mr. Paugh has furnished motors for the Ingil Printing Company, 16 North Delaware street; Bradford Printing Company, 92 Market street and Klein & Schmidt, 192 Massachusetts avenue
INDIANAPOLIS ART STAINED GLASS WORKS.
The art of glass staining is now no longer confined to European countries and within the past decade has reached the highest state of perfection in the United States. A well known representative of the art in this city is Mr. John Black, proprietor of the Indianapolis Art Stained Glass Works, at 159 Massachusetts avenue. Mr. Black has devoted many years to perfecting himself in this business, and for four years was manager at the Cleveland Art Glass Company. He came to this city in 1886 and embarked in business on his own account. The works occupy two floors, each 60x90 feet, and are arranged and perfectly fitted up for the carrying on of the trade. There are two furnaces in the works besides grinding and beveling machines, and the daily capacity is 300 square feet. Scriptural pieces, rose windows, etc .. are a specialty, also art stained glass for use in private residences and public buildings, emblems, monograms. medallions, etc., and bevel plate glass to order in the highest style of the art. A few among the churches and residences he has furnished art stained glass in this city and vicinity are the Soldiers Orphans' Home at Knights- town, Ind .; memorial windows for the First and the Seventh Presbyterian churches of this city; German Re- form Church, Lima, Ohio; also several churches at Logansport and Marion. Ind., and the Grand Hotel and Dennison House in this city. He controls a large trade with wholesale glass dealers. A native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he learned the art of glass staining, Mr Black, during his residence in this city has always been recognized as a leader in his line of business. He is a prominent member of the Oriental League. Mr. Black fills many orders from all parts of the states of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan.
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THE MODEL FENCE COMPANY.
Among the manufacturing industries in this city that in which Mr. H. L. Pattison is engaged must be con- sidered as of importance. He is the inventor and pat- entee of the model fence, and since 1891 has been con- ducting business under the name and style of the Model Fence Company at 38 East South street. He also man- ufactures wrought iron and steel ribbon fences in vari-
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