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M. F. CUMMINGS.
In this review we desire to make special reference to the representative establishment of Mr. M. F. Cum- mings, manufacturer of type boxes and builders' wood
work. Five years ago Mr. Cummings laid the founda- tion of the prosperous business he is now conducting at 85 and 87 East South street, a two-story and basement brick building, 50x100 feet in dimensions and through- out equipped with the latest improved wood-working machinery, operated by a new gas engine of twenty-five horse-power which has recently been put in, and a force of skilled workmen is kept constantly employed. A specialty is made of type boxes for shipping electro plates, and the demand comes from all parts of the country. These boxes are made in a superior manner. He also manufactures door and window frames, mould- ings, brackets, hard and soft wood builders' finish, flooring, ceiling, wainscoting, wood work for interior decorative purposes, and also attends to orders for scroll sawing, etc. Mr. Cummings has resided in Indianapolis many years, and has always sustained a high reputation as a business man and citizen.
GEORGE C. MORRISON.
No member of the pharmaceutical profession in Indian- apolis has better qualifications for the successful and in- telligent prosecution of his vocation than Mr. George C. Morrison, whose store is located at the corner of Virginia avenue and South street. This business was established in 1889 by its present proprietor, who is a gentleman of large experience, and was for many years connected with the drug firm of Messrs. Morrison & Deprey, at Shelby- ville, Ind. The premises occupied comprise the entire main floor of a building 20x60 feet in area, spacious in dimensions and elegantly appointed in every respect, while the stock comprises pure and fresh drugs and chemicals, reputable proprietary remedies, toilet and fancy articles, druggists' sundries, physicians' and sur- geons' supplies, sick room necessities, etc. Mr. Morrison makes a specialty of compounding physicians' prescrip- tions and family recipes in a prompt and accurate man- ner. Mr. Morrison was born in Shelbyville, Ind., and came to Indianapolis in 1888. He is a graduate of the Perdu School of Pharmacy and a member of the Marion County Drug Association and of the I. O. O. F.
J. E. WHELDEN.
Among the noteworthy mercantile establishments that have come into existence of recent years in Indianapolis may be mentioned that of Mr. J. E. Whelden, dealer in gentlemen's furnishing goods, whose neat and attractive store is centrally located at 85 North Pennsylvania street, under the New Denison Hotel. This enterprise was inaugurated by him in 1887 at the above address, and
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secured a flattering and steadily increasing patronage from its inception. Tbe store is tastefully arranged, while it contains a large, well selected and varied stock of shirts, hosiery, underwear, gloves, neckties, collars, cuffs and handkerchiefs, umbrellas, canes, and men's furnishing goods in general, which give entire satisfaction as to cut, fit, finish, superior quality and reasonable price. The secret of Mr. Whelden's success is not far to seek, as he bandles none but strictly first-class and reliable goods. Several efficient assistants are employed, and a large, fashionable trade is permanently supplied. Mr. Whelden is agent for the Union Co-operative Laundry. Laundry work is called for and delivered.
AD. HERETH.
One of the most prosperous barness makers and dealers in trunks, etc., in the city is Mr. Ad. Hereth, whose establishment is at 82 East Washington street. Mr. Hereth, who is a native ef this state, established himself in business in a small way in 1865, and soon built up a fine trade. Five years ago he removed to the splendid premises now occupied, comprising the first and second floors of a building, 25x195 feet. Mr. Hereth manufactures all kinds of harness to order, also trunks, valises, satchels, collars, bridles, horse boots, etc., and deals in horse clothing, blankets, combs, brushes, etc. In the tastefully fitted up store a full stock of all kinds of the above goods are kept in stock, and a widespread wholesale and retail trade supplied. Mr. Hereth has won an enviable reputation as a harness and trunk maker, and his goods are always in active demand, and as he is very moderate in his prices business is always active and brisk.
WELCH & MCCLOSKEY.
Foremost among the real estate concerns in this city is the firm of Welch & McCloskey, who also deal largely in insurance brokerage, and act as rental, loan and steamship agents. These gentlemen, Messrs. John R. Welch and J. C. McCloskey formed their present co- partnership in 1888, and have since conducted heavy and important transactions on their own account and for a numerous clientage with pronounced success. Their offices are centrally located at 34 Circle street, and are handsomely furnished and fitted up with all modern conveniences. They carry on a general real estate business in all its branches, buying, selling, exchanging, leasing and letting all kinds of property. Loans on bond and mortgages are negotiated promptly and on favorable terms, estates are managed, rents collected, taxes paid, etc. Insurance to any amount is placed with
reliable fire companies, and the firm also represent several lines of Atlantic steamers, for which they an- nually dispose of a large number of tickets.
CLAY WHITELEY & CO.
The representative and most prominent concern in Indianapolis handling and dealing in agricultural imple- ments is that of Clay Whiteley & Co., at 28 Kentucky avenue. The business was established in 1888 by the
firm and from its inception has been successful. The firm is exclusive agent for the state of Indiana for the Princess breaking plows, Ideal corn planters, side de- livery hay rakes and Hawkeye hay loaders, manufac- tured by the Chambers, Bering & Quinlaw Company, at Decatur, Ill. ; also the Pioneer spring teeth harrows, with and without levers, spring teeth sulky bay rakes, manufactured by the D. C. & II. C. Reed Company, Kalamazoo, Mich .; Syracuse steel chilled plows, and the famous Whitely spring five hoe grain drill and horse corn drills, manufactured by the Star Drill Company, and other agricultural implements of reputable leading manufacturers. The firm also handle and deal in reap- ers, mowers, binders of known utility and efficiency, also binder twine, and can supply any agricul- tural machine or implement made in the country at manufacturers prices, and their reputation for reliability has never been questioned. The membe s of the firm, Messrs. Clay and George Whiteley, are well and popu- larly known in this community as progressive, enter- prising business men, both prominent members of the
Commercial Club. They carry a large stock of agricultural implements of all kinds, keep six traveling salesmen on the road and control a first-class trade.
NEW YORK UNDERWRITERS AGENCY.
Mr. Fred. Merz, who occupies an elegant office in the Vance Block, 8 Virginia avenue, is almost universally known to the business and property owning public of In- dianapolis. Experienced and capable, he is looked upon as an authority in insurance matters com- manding the confidence not only of the gen- eral public. but of his business compeers as well. The corporation Mr. Merz rep- resents, the New York Underwriters Agency, a combination of the Hanover and Citizens Fire Insurance Companies, is noted tor great wealth, having a capital stock of $1,300,000, direct methods, and liberality and promptness in adjusting and paying claims. Mr. Merz has represented this reliable fire insurance agency for a period of ten years, and in that time has established a large, first-class, permanent business, which is steadily increasing. He is a native of Indiana, and during his long residence in this city has always sustained a high reputation as a fire underwriter and as a useful citizen.
I. N. HEIMS.
No special department of commerce is of more im- portance to a community than that of a pharmacist, and in that connection we call attention to the popul .r and prosperous pharmaceutical establishment of Mr. I. N. Heims, located at the northwest corner Illinois and Market streets. The house was established many years ago by Dr. Miller, who disposed of it to Dr. S. C. Newlin in 1889, he in turn being succeeded by the present proprietor in 1891. The stock carried embraces a great variety of drugs and chemicals not usually kept by all druggists, as well as a complete assortment of medicines, tinctures, extracts, perfumes, toilet requisites and phy icians' supplies. The prescription department is under the direct supervision of the proprietor, and all prescriptions are compounded accurately and care- fully. This house is a laboratory for the manufacture of certain preparations of great value which belongs exclusively to the proprietor. Among these we note the invaluable German cough conqueror, the favor with which it bas been received by the public, being a sure indication of its usefulness.
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CENTRAL CHAIR COMPANY.
There are centered in this city many of the largest concerns in their special lines in the Middle West. Notable among these concerns is the Central Chair Com- pany, manufacturers of cane and upholstered chairs and rockers. The foundation of their business dates from 1880, when it was established by Mr. A. D. Streight, and in 1884 incorporated under the laws of the state with an ample capital under the present style. The premises occupied at the corner of Georgia and Missouri streets, comprise besides a spacious yard for the storage of lumber, a main building and factory constructed of brick, four stories high and 50x180 feet in area, also a two-story warehouse 50x100, besides dry kilns and storage houses. A spur from the Big Four railroad extends through the yard and every facility is provided for ship- ping to all parts of the United States. The factory throughout is equipped with the latest improved wood working machinery operated by a 150 horse-power steam engine and brings into requisition a large force of skilled workmen. The building is heated by a Sturtevant heat- ing apparatus, which also furnishes heat in the drying kilns. The company manufacture a full line of cane chairs and rockers in new, handsome, original styles and also chairs and rockers in all kinds hard woods in mod- ern and antique designs. richly upholstered in silk, satin, velvet, rep, brocatelle, etc. The company get out no less than 125 different styles of chairs and rockersand are constantly introducing new designs. Thegreater part ofthe trade comes from the territory embraced between the Mississippi river and the Atlantic coast and is of the most substantial character. The president of the com- pany is Mr. Thos. L. Thompson, vice-president, Mr. Chas. F. Woerner, and secretary-treasurer, Mr. B. F. Schmid, all well known, prominent, representative busi- ness men and popular citizens. In 1887 the company's factory was destroyed by fire and immediately after the premises now utilized were erected and have since been occupied.
WM. F. RUPP.
Mr. Rupp is one of our representative merchants, who during his extended business career of upwards of forty years, has done much to elevate the taste in dress of our best citizens. His establishment is a model in its line, reflecting great credit on the proprietor, and is most attractively equipped and furnished. He has at all times displayed in his comprehensive stock, the lattest patterns in imported fabrics, also cloths, cassi-
meres and vestings, and in trimmings, linings and nov- elties he always displays the latest styles, and the most elegant finish. Mr. Rupp devotes himself entirely to custom work of the highest grade, and no order is al- lowed to leave his establishment but is what could be asked of high class workmanship in its line. Although a native of Philadelphia, Mr. Rupp has been so long a resident of this city that he has become thoroughly identified with all that pertains to its best interests. He employs only the best talent and the most experienced cutters, and is prepared to promptly furnish samples, suits or single garments to customers at a distance, and by sending a correct measure they can rely on obtain- ing the same satisfaction as if they were present. Mr. Rupp employs an ample corps of assistants, and hand- les a large city trade, and also enjoys the patronage of a large number of old established customers in all por- tions of the state.
BULLOCK & BOLTON.
This business was originally started in 1890 by Mr. H. W. Bullock, who was subsequently joined, in Sep- tember, 1892, by Mr. Frank T. Bolton. Both gentle- men are natives of Indiana, and are familiar alike with the present and prospective values of property, not only in and around the city of Indianapolis, but throughout the entire state. They consequently always have on their books many desirable bargains, including business, residential, manufacturing sites and farm and coal lands for sale. They are the agents for vast tracts of coal lands in Clay County and adjoining counties, and can offer the most desirable channels for safe investment. They have been singularly successful in procuring money on bonds and mortgage, and in this branch they are of the utmost service to borrower and lender, securing to the one ample funds with which to improve or extend his business, and to the other a profitable and safe invest- ment. The properties in which they deal are absolutely perfect as regards their title, and no realty is handled except that which is a perfectly safe investment. They do a real estate business in all its branches, and are pre- pared to undertake the entire management of estates for absent and non-resident owners, securing good tenants, collecting rents, paying taxes; making repairs, effecting insurance, etc., and maintaining the property at all times into the highest condition of productiveness. Messrs. Bullock & Bolton will be found gentlemen in every sense worthy of the trust and confidence reposed in them, careful, accurate and honorable, their great aim being the welfare and benefit of their clients. Their offices are at 36 North Delaware street.
Incorporated May 1, 1893.
J. P. FRENZEL,
President.
E G. CORNELIUS, Second Vice-Prest
FREDERICK FAHNLEY,
First VIce. Prest.
JOHN A. BUTLER, Secretary.
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DIRECTORS.
J. P. Frenzel, Edward Hawkins,
Albert Lieber,
Otto N. Frenzel,
James F. Failey,
Henry W. Lawrence,
F. G. Darlington,
Frederick Fahnley,
Wm. Haueisen, Charles B. Stuart,
Edward G. Cornelius.
The Indiana Trust Company,
Capital Stock, $1,000,000,
INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA,
WILL ACT AS
EXECUTOR,
ADMINISTRATOR,
GUARDIAN,
TRUSTEE,
ASSIGNEE,
RECEIVER
or AGENT,
and attend to the safe investment of funds.
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H. H. LEE,
NOS. 7 and 9 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA ST.,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
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TANNER & SULLIVAN,
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS
Tin Plate, Sheet Iron,
METALS, TINNERS' SUPPLIES, Etc., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
The business in this line lias increased to its pres- ent limits principally during the last fifteen years, since the house of Tanner & Sullivan began to take the lead in it. This firm is now conceded to be one of the largest importers and dealers of tin plate in the West. Their four-story and basement buildings, located at 116 and 118 South Meridian street, are admirably fitted for carrying on their extensive business, con- sisting of tin plate, sheet iron, metals, tinners' sup- plies, tools and machines, all kinds of tinware and a general line of kitchen furnishing goods. This house has unequaled facilities for handling the business in their line, being represented throughout the con- tingent territory, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Ken- tucky, by a number of traveling salesmen who are thoroughly posted in the requirements of the trade, and it is a well known fact that all business entrusted to the care of Tanner & Sullivan is attended to with promptness and in a most satisfactory manner. Both members of the firm are active workers in the Com- mercial Club and Board of Trade, Mr. Tanner hav- ing been president of the last named organization for two terms.
J. C. PERRY & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
26, 28 and 30 West Georgia St.,
INDIANAPOLIS,
- IND.
Indianapolis by reason of its central position, has established an immense wholesale trade in all branches of business. This is particularly true of the grocery line in which no firm can take precedence over that of Messrs. J. C. Perry & Co., of 26, 28 and 30 West Geor- gia street, who, since their establishment in 1887, have met with a liberal patronage, which the energy and activity of the members of the firm has increased to such an extent that they are now among the leaders in the trade. They occupy extensive premises at the above address, comprising three floors and basement, each being 53x200 feet in dimensions, perfectly adapted to all the requirements of the line. This is packed with an immense stock of foreign and domestic groceries, canned goods, condiments and table delicacies and lux- uries, together with new season teas of all the popular brands, the most fragrant coffees, and all the multifa- rious incidentals that go to make up a complete stock in this fundamental branch of trade. The firm are also extensive dealers in fine cigars, chewing and smok- ing tobaccos of the favorite brands. They have a thorough and intimate knowledge of all the details of the industry, and as they are personally conversant with the tastes and demands of the most critical public, and maintain relations of a very favorable nature with im- porters and manufacturers all over the country, they are in a position to effectively meet all requirements and to cater to a high class patronage in an excep- tionally effective manner. Experienced traveling salesmen are kept upon the road throughout Indiana and Illinois, while capable employes are engaged in the house. Mr. J. C. Perry, the founder, is one of our substantial business men, who is always affable, courteous and extremely popular among his patrons. He conducted the business for nearly six years under his own name, and adopted the present style on Jan. 1, 1893.
DEWALD & GALL, GAS FIXTURES,
PLUMBING, AND
NATURAL GAS FITTING,
No. 9 Massachusetts Avenue, Wyandot Block, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
It is impossible in connection with the complexities of city life, to overestimate the value of first-class plumb- ers in keeping that deadly enemy, sewer gas, away from houses. A prominent and progressive firm, actively engaged in this branch of industrial enterprise is that of Messrs. Dewald & Gall, sanitary plumbers and nat- ural gas fitters, and dealers in electric fixtures and plumbers' supplies, whose business premises are located in the Wyandot Block, at 9 Massachusetts avenue and 60 East Ohio street. This business was established six years ago by Messrs. M. Dewald and Peter J. Gall. Mr. Dewald is a thoroughly practical and expert plumb- er and gas fitter, and Mr. Gall has had long experience in the financial part of the business. They are both fully conversant with every detail of their important business, and the requirements of the most exacting customers. They occupy spacious and commodious premises, and carry a large and carefully selected stock of electric and gas fixtures, chandeliers, brackets, globes, lead, wrought and cast iron pipe, rubber hose, bath tubs, urinals, valves, pumps, sinks, water closets, nat- ural gas fixtures and all plumbers' supplies. The firm make a specialty of sanitary plumbing and natural gas fitting, and promp ly attend to orders (telephone call 1321 ) They undertake everything in their line, and the complete fitting up of buildings is satisfactorily ex- ecuted at reasonable prices. The firm employ only first-class workmen, and use the best materials, while they fully guarantee all work. The partners are noted in this community for their promptness and integrity.
H. F. SOLLIDAY & CO., Importers and Dealers in Fine Teas,
MANUFACTURERS OF
PURE BAKING POWDER, ETC.,
80 S. Pennsylvania Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Among the leading importers and dealers in fine teas, etc., of the United States, a firm that occupies a prom- inent place because of the excellence of its goods is that of H. F. Solliday & Co., whose eastern house is located at 80 South Pennsylvania street, Indianapolis, and whose western branch is in Wichita, Kan. The busi- ness was originated in 1876, and has grown to large di- mensions under the able direction of the proprietors. The office, warehouse and manufactory is of ample di- mensions and splendidly equipped with every conven- ience for the active prosecution of the trade. The firm have influential connections with the leading dealers in teas in China and Japan, and are able to secure the be. t fresh crop productions of each brand, and to offer special inducements to retailers, both as regards price and quality. They also manufacture pure baking pow- der, according to the most scientific formulae, taking care to eliminate all injurious materials, and to turn out an article of superior merit. Their two special brands of baking powder "Invincible" and "Baker's Delight" so happily named, are rapidly becoming favor- ites wherever introduced. They manufacture besides the above, high grade vinegar, fruit flavoring extracts, liquid bluing, prepared mustard, pepper sauce and to- mato catsup, and also import direct, spices of all kinds, which are ground on the premises, thus insuring their purity and strength. Nothing more clearly indicat s the high quality of the goods handled by the house, and of those manufactured by them, than the activity, wide extent and rapidly increasing proportions of the trade, which covers the states of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky, and over the whole southern and western territory, requiring the constant attention of six travel- ing salesmen. The proprietors are gentlemen of high standing in the community, and are popular because of their ability, strict integrity and honorable methods. Mr. A. B. Conkle has entire management of the Indian- apolis house, of which he owns a half interest, having been identified with the business the past ten years. He is a young man, a native of this city, and under his able and efficient management, the house has been brought into prominence, and maintains the position it holds to-day.
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F. M. SIMMINDS,
PROPRIETOR OF THE
VICTOR BUGGY WORKS,
179 EAST WASHINGTON ST ..
INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA.
An important and old established manufacturing in- dustry in this city is that conducted by F. M. Simminds, proprietor of the Victor Buggy Works, whose warerooms are located at 179 East Washington street, and 182 East Pearl street. The business was formerly located on New Jersey street, but has been located at the present ad- dress for the past eight years. Mr. Simminds is a manu- facturer of all kinds of buggies, carriages and surreys, and his warehouse occupies the ground floor at 179 East Washington street, 25x 100 feet in dimensions, with a fac- tory in the rear fronting on 182 East Pearl street, five floors, 25x100 feet. Here fifty hands are employed and the trade extends throughout Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, and Mr. Simminds is one of the largest manu- facturers in his line in the city. He is also a large dealer in light farming implements. A large stock of fine car- riages, buggies, surreys, etc., is at all times carried, a specialty being made of the No. 111 Victor surrey. This beautiful vehicle is a marvel of style for a low price. It is without question the easiest riding and lightest draft jib made to carry four people. It is furnished in Eng- lish green body cloth, spring cushions and backs, painted black unless otherwise ordered, curtains and all com- plete. The firm take pride in recommending this as th ' handsomest and best jib they have built for the trade. Mr. Simminds was born in New York state and came to Indianapolis twelve years ago. He is a gentleman of middle life and is a practical carriage builder, who has earned the confidence and respect of the business com- munity by his honorable, upright business methods.
LANDERS & DONNELLY,
Hardwood Lumber,
148 South West Street
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
The trade in hardwood lumber is undoubtedly one of the most important in Indianapolis, and the city is well represented in this respect by a number of responsible, reliable houses, among which that of Messrs. Landers & Donnelly is conspicuous. The firm commenced operations in 1890 on the premises now occupied, at 148 South West street, and have since been conducting a large prosperous business. The lumber yard is 150x300 feet in area, and well equipped with sheds, storehouses, etc., and provided with every convenience for receiving and handling stock and filling orders. All kinds of hardwood, oak, ash, poplar, walnut, etc., is kept in stock, and the annual sales reach upwards of 5,000,000 feet. The firm handle rough and dressed hardwoods for furniture manufacturers, agricultural implement makers, builders, cabinet makers, and handle a vast amount of rail- road and street car ties, supplying millions yearly, and supply a trade which comes from this city and all parts of Indiana and adjoining states. Mr. H. J. Landers was born in this state, and is a prominent member of the Board of Trade, also the Odd Fellows, Elks and Red Men. Mr. Maurice Don- nelly is a native of Ireland, but has been in this coun- try many years and in Indianapolis since 1881. He belongs to the Red Men and Elks, and is president of the local branch of the National League of America. The firm obtain their stock of lumber direct from the mills in Indiana, Tennessee. Arkansas, Kentucky, etc., and can always offer the best inducements to the trade.
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