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RALSTON & ROBERTSON, Real Estate Dealers
-AND-
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE BROKERS,
121/2 North Delaware Street,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
Among those active in real estate operations in this city is the firm of Ralston & Robertson. The business was established in 1887 by B. M. and David Ralston. In 1891 the latter died, and the firm of Ralston & Rentsch was formed, and continued for a period of six months, when Mr. Ralston bought his partner's interest and conducted the business until March 1, 1893. at which time he was joined by Mr. H. R. A. Baughman, and on June 3, 1893, Mr. Jno. A. Robertson succeeded Mr. Baughman in the business. The firm do a general real estate business, handling and dealing in city and suburban improved and unimproved property, and also buy, sell, lease and rent houses, lands and farms. They make a specialty of desirable business and residence property, and are always prepared to offer inducements to all seeking good paying investments. They also deal in Wisconsin and Southern Illinois timber lands. Messrs. Ralston & Robertson also place fire and life insurance in any of the strong, substantial foreign and American companies. They also act as agents for building and loan associations. Mr. B M Ralston is a native of Ohio, and is well and promirently known in this city. Mr. Robertson is ex-chief department U S Marshall. The suite of offices of the firm are Nos. 1 and 2 in the building 12/2 North Delaware street.
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Indianapolis Paint and Color Company, 40, 42 and 44 Massachusetts Avenue,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Among the recently established, yet none the less im- portant manufacturing concerns in this city is the Indi- anapolis Paint and Color Company, which was or- ganized with ample capital in November, 1892, and has from the outset, had a most prosperous career. The officers of the company are L. S. Sargent, presi- dent, and G. C. Fisher, secretary and treasurer. The office, salesrooms and manufactory of the company are located at 40, 42 and 44 Massachusetts avenue, and are fully equipped with all necessary machinery and appli- ances. The building occupied is a three-story structure, 90x100 feet in dimensions, on the ground floor of which are the heavily stocked salesrooms of the company. The company are manufacturers and grinders of strictly pure paints and colors, and dealers in window glass, varnishes, brushes and painters' supplies. The leading specialties which the company manufacture and handle are : Capital City Liquid Paints, Capital City Ready Made Painters' Colors, (in paste form); Capital City Barn Roof and Fence Paints, Capital City Family Paints, Capital City Gloss Carriage Paints, Capital City Floor Paints, Capital City White Shellac Liquid Wood Filler, Capital City Pure Oil Stains, Capital City Golden Ochre, Capital City French Ochre, Capital City Eng- lish Venetian. Red: Capital City Light Stone Ochre, Capital City White Lead, Capital City Cycle Black, Capital City Ready Mixed. Gold Paint: Capital City Gold Paint and Liquid, Capital City Black Board Slat- ing, Capital City Furniture Polish, Capital City Paste, Hard Wood Fillers, Capital City White Enamel, Capital City Bath Tub Enamel. As the superior excel- lence of these goods becomes better known, the demand for them becomes correspondingly greater, and the company is rapidly building up an extensive trade throughout this section of the country. The company also carry a full line of window glass including all grades of heavy plate glass. Both Messrs. L. S. Sargent, the president, and G C. Fisher, the secretary and treas- urer, are gentlemen well known in business and financial circles, and are highly esteemed for their honorable business methods and for their unremitting care and attention to the interests of customers. As evidence of the popularity of this company's goods, we desire to state that it was awarded the contract for furnishing the paint for the Indiana State Building at the World's Fair.
L. F. ADAMS & CO.,
WHOLESALE
FRUITS AND PRODUCE,
28 South Delaware Street,
INDIANAPOLIS, = 0 INDIANA.
Indianapolis is the natural headquarters for the whole- sale trade in fruits and produce for a very large and prosperous section of country. Among the leading houses engaged in this business is that of L. F. Adams & Co. of 28 South Delaware street, which has long been known as a responsible and trustworthy concern whose business methods are all that can be desired. In 1875, Mr. Adams established his present house, and has steadily developed a widely extended trade upon a sound and lasting basis. The premises comprise four spacious floors completely equipped with every modern conven- ience for the proper storage, handling and shipment of fruits and produce of every description, the specialty being fine grade small fruits, such as strawberries, of which an immense number is handled annually, and fancy vegetables and produce. The line also embraces oranges, lemons, bananas, melons, cocoanuts, potatoes, apples, onions, beans, cabbage, butter, eggs, poultry and game, particular and prompt attention being paid to orders for car lots. A large commission business in these valuable commodities is also transacted, consign- ments being received from the best producing sections of the country, direct from growers, and prompt and accurate returns of sales always rendered. Corre- spondents are referred to Fletcher's Bank, the Commer- cial Agencies, and the wholesale houses generally, the high standing of this well known house being recog- nized among the commercial and financial circles of this city. Mr. Adams is a smart, active business man in the prime of life, who justly merits the conspicuous success he has achieved.
Original Eagle Clothing Company,
5 & 7.W. Washington St.,
16 S. Meridian St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
. One of the most popular and reliable clothing houses in the city of Indianapolis is that which has always been conducted under the style of the Original Eagle Clothing Company, located at 5 and 7 West Washing- ton street, with an L at 16 South Meridian street, of which Mr. L. Strauss is the proprietor. The business dates back to the year 1853, when it was founded by Mr. M. Dernham at the present location. From 1866 to 1879 the enterprise was conducted by Messrs. Gries- heimer & Co., and from the latter date to 1885, Messrs. Strauss and Gundelfinger were the proprietors. Mr. Strauss resuming business by himself from 1887 until the present date, Mr. Gundelfinger retiring. The present spacious and attractive building was erected in 1873, of which the ground floor and basement are utilized by the company, and the store with its large plate glass win- dows and handsome interior affords excellent opportun- ities for the advantageous display of the large, varied and valuable stock always carried. This consists of fine goods only in each department, and places the house in the front rank among the leaders in its line. The fine clothing department embraces suits and single garments for men, youths and boys, manufactured from the best imported and domestic cassimeres, cheviots, diagonals, serges, etc., and guaranteed as regards style finish and excellence of workmanship. In gents' fur- nishing goods, the assortment is equally choice and at- tractive, while the latest fashions in hats and caps are always displayed here before anywhere else in the city. The goods are all of a superior quality, and as a con- sequence the house is patronized by the most fashion- able and wealthiest of our citizens. A staff of fourteen polite and attentive clerks and salesmen are at hand to wait upon customers, and the establishment is noted as the easiest place in which to make selections, the varied nature of the stock giving a choice not to be duplicated elsewhere. Mr. Strauss came to Indiana in 1865 from Germany, his native country, and has always enjoyed the esteem and high regard of the mercantile and social community. He is a prominent member of the Com- mercial Club, the Turnhalle and the I. O. O. F. This is one of the oldest clothing houses in the city, and under the energetic and able direction of its present proprietor, its reputation as a representative establish- ment in its line has been greatly enhanced.
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MUMMENHOFF & CO. GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUITS,
30 & 32 S. Delaware Street and
46 & 48 Virginia Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Among the leading houses engaged in the commission business of Indianapolis is that of Mummenhoff & Co , located at 30 and 32 South Delaware street, and 46 and 48 Virginia avenue. The business was established eleven years ago by the present firm and has since de- veloped rapidly. They occupy three floors at the above address, 25x100 feet in dimensions, well appointed and equipped with all necessary conveniences for the dis- play, sale and storage for consignments, and provided with a complete and efficient shipping service. They handle large quantities of foreign and domestic fruits, vegetables and country produce generally, received di- rect from importers and producers, and enjoy superior advantages for quick sales and prompt returns. The firm solicit consignments, and are prepared to furnish patrons with all information with reference to the de- mand for their special lines of commodities, the condi- tions and fluctuations of the markets and other points of value. They employ sixteen clerks in the house and five traveling men who attend to the trade of house throughout Indiana and Illinois. Their operations for account of customers are handled judiciously, closed up without delay, and immediate returns of the proceeds made to consignors. The house is widely known for its honorable business methods, and its efficiency has made it a substantial and reliable factor in the trade of Indianapolis. The firm refer by permission to Brad- street and Dun's Commercial Agencies and to the Merid- ian National Bank of this city. Mr. Mummenhoff has been a member of the Board of Trade for the last ten years, and is on the Produce Committee.
AMERICAN INVESTMENT COMPANY.
WATCHES, DIAMONDS.
FINE WATCHES AND JEWELRY REPAIRED.
No. 24 South Illinois St.,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
One of the best and most reliable houses in this city selling watches, diamonds and jewelry on easy time pay- ments is that of the American Investment Company, at 24 South Illinois street. This prosperous, flourishing company was formed four years ago, with Mr. J. W. Schmeltz as manager and W. A. Lorentz secretary and treasurer. The company carries an extensive stock of rich, elegant goods, comprising gold and silver watches, sparkling diamonds, clocks, and jewelry of every de- scription in all the new fashionable styles, which are sold for cash or by easy weekly or monthly payments. The officers of the company are upright, honorable busi- ness men of unquestioned integrity and all having deal- ings with them highly commend their liberal, fair. square business methods. They fully warrant all goods to be strictly as represented and are doing a large local and country business. Mr. Schmeltz is a native of Ohio and has resided in Indianapolis five years. He is an act- ive member of the Knights of l'ythias. Mr. Lorentz was born in Iowa and came here in 1889. They are both young men, active, energetic and enterprising. They are practicial watchmakers and jewelers and pay particu- lar attention to fine watch and jewelry repairing, execut- ing the work in a superior manner at moderate prices.
VINCH, SANZERI & CO., ComMISSION MERCHANTS,
JOBBERS IN
Foreign and Domestic Fruits, 76 & 78 E. MARYLAND ST.,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
Representative in the foreign and domestic fruit trade of Indianapolis is the reliable and popular house of Messrs. Vinch, Sanzeri & Co., commission merchants and jobbers in fruits, whose office and warehouse is at 70 and 78 East Maryland street. Its foundation dates from 1892 when it was established by the present proprietors. The premises occupied comprise the ground floor and basement of a building,36x100 feet in area, and are per- fect in their adaptability for all purposes of the business. The house does a purely commercial business, and is headquarters for bananas, oranges and lemons. The members of firm are Mr. M. Vinch and Mr. N. Sanzeri They are natives of Italy. and have a wide acquaint- ance among producers and shippers throughout the south and countries outside the United States, and with dealers and the trade throughout the city and state. Being so well equipped they are prepared to the best satisfaction to all having business relations with them. They are active and energetic, live and wide awake, and always reliable. They are prompt in effecting sales and in rendering accounts, and command the regard and esteem of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. They are doing a splendid flourishing business and sup- ply a large trade in the city and throughout the state. They employ a force of able assistants and are prepared to fill orders of any magnitude at the shortest notice. From two to three car-loads of bananas are handled a week, and the firm receive large consignments of garden produce and make prompt returns. They refer by permission to Dun and Bradstreet's Agencies and the Merchants National Bank. The telephone call of the house is 487.
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F. Mascari Bros. & Co., FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUITS
-AND-
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
47 South Delaware St., INDIANAPOLIS.
Representative in the fruit trade of Indianapolis is the widely known house of F. Mascari Bros. & Co., wholesale dealers in foreign and domestic fruits and commission merchants, 47 South Delaware street. Its foundation dates from 1883, when it was established by Mr. Frank Mascari, who conducted it for a period of three years, when he was joined by his brothers Messrs. Joe and Paul Mascari, and his brother-in-law, Mr. Joseph Giuliano. The premises utilized comprise two floors and basement, each 25x150 feet in area, and these are provided with every facility, and are perfect in conven- ience of arrangement for the storage and handling of the choice, varied and valuable stock constantly carried. Messrs. F. Mascari Bros. & Co. have a wide acquaint- ance among the producers and shippers in not only this but in foreign countries, and are well equipped and pre- pared to render the best satisfaction to all having busi- ness relations with them. They are constantly receiv- ing consignments, aud are able to offer the best induce- ments to buyers. They handle most extensively all kinds of foreign and domestic fruits, such as oranges, lemons, bananas, apples, cocoanuts, etc., and are direct im- porters of Italian products of every description. They make a leading specialty of bananas, of which they handle from two to three car-loads per week. The firm employs a large force of assistants, and supply a rapidly increasing trade in the city and throughout the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and ad- joining states. All members of the firm are natives of Italy, and have resided since 1882 in Indianapolis, where they have the highest standing as business men and citizens. As regards their financial standing, they refer to R. G. Dun & Co . J. Denunzio, J. Leverone & Co., J. Passalacqua & Bro. and the Merchants National Bank. They are prompt in effecting sales and in ren- dering accounts, command the regard and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances, and well de- serve the popularity and prosperity they enjoy.
FERD. A. MUELLER, PHARMACIST.
S. W. Cor. Washington and East Sts.,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
An admirably equipped and well appointed pharmacy in this city is that now owned and conducted by Mr. Ferdinand A. Mueller, at the southwest corner Wash- ington and East Streets. It is also one of the oldest, having been established in the premises now occupied as long ago as 1865 by Mr. L. H. Mueller, who was born in Germany in 1842, came to this country about 1863. He was succeeded in business by Mr. J. Geo Mueller and in 1891 the business came under the control of Mr. Ferd. A. Mueller, his brother. The store is 20x 100 feet in dimensions and is very attractively fitted up, the display being particularly tasteful. The stock, which has been selected with great care, is large and complete and includes pure, fresh drugs, medicines and chemicals of every description, extracts, essences, tinc- tures, pharmaceutical, patent medicines, mineral waters, toilet articles, perfumery, surgical appliances and drug- gists' sundries. Prescriptions are a leading specialty with Mr. Mueller, and it is almost needless to say they are compounded with that degree of skill and accuracy his long experience as a pharmacist enables him to ex- ercise. He is a native of Indianapolis and a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. He is courteous, polite and unremitting in his attentions to patrons. C. G. Mueller, father of present proprietor, came to this city in 1852, was born in Germany in 1822 and died in this city in 1883.
N. A. MOORE & CO., Grocery and Meat Market
1, 3 and 5 Indiana Avenue,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
The popular and well appointed grocery and meat market, owned by N. A. Moore, is one of the best known houses of its kind in Indianapolis. It was established in 1890 by the present proprietor, and has occupied the same location since the time of its origination. The site is a most desirable one. Three prominent avenues of the city, namely: Illinois, Ohio and Indiana avenues meet and form a triangle. Here is found the commodi- ous, centrally located, wholesale and retail house owned and successfully operated by Mr. Moore. The store comprises two salesrooms, covering a floor space of 220 feet. A general line of fancy and staple groceries is kept in stock in the east room, while the west room is elegantly fitted up for a meat market. This highly re- liable firm makes a specialty of fancy groceries of every description, together with bottled goods, teas and coffees. A large stock of fresh goods is always on hand, while the trade of this house extends throughout the entire city and its suburbs. Eight assistants are constantly employed, while three delivery wagons are kept for the delivery of goods and the convenience of their cus- tomers. Hotels, restaurants, cafes, etc., are supplied with every delicacy of the season. Mr. Moore is a na- tive of Bellefontaine, Ohio. He is a prominent mem- ber of the order of Knights of Pythias, and occupies the honorary position of president of the Retail Grocers' Association. Mr. Moore is very prominent in business circles. He is an active and energetic man, who, by his own exertions has built up for himself a large and con- stantly increasing trade. Telephone 892. Mr. Moore has recently opened a branch store at 1054 North Mis- sissippi street, 19x80 feet in area, which is under the able management of Mr. H. S. Ratliff, requiring the services of two assistants.
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FOLEY BROS & CO., PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS, 93 N. Pennsylvania Street, Denison Block,
INDIANAPOLIS,
IND.
No industry is of such essential importance to every citizen as that of the plumber and gas fitter. There is no security for the health and comfort of the population where the best ru'es that govern sanitary plumbing have been overlooked, for dread and insidious diseases invariably follow any violation of the principles of hygienic plumbing. Happily Indianapolis numbers among her enterprising tradesmen and mechanics some of the most reputable and experienced sanitary plumb- ers in the country. Among the foremost is the young and flourishing house of Messrs. Foley Bros. & Co. These gentlemen formed their present firm in 1888, and bringing to bear a wide range of practical expe- rience, soon obtained a well deserved reputation for the thoroughness and excellence of their work. They have completed many large contracts, among oth- ers the plumbing of the National Soldiers' Home at Marion, Indiana, at a cost of $10,000; the plumbing and steam fitting of the shops and round hous- of the Big Four railroad at Bellefontaine, Ohio; also the handsome residence of E. F. Claypool, at a cost of $2,500, goods being manufactured by J. L. Mott of New York; the residences of Thomas L. Sullivan, A W Conduit and others. They have just taken a contract to furnish the gas fixtures for the new Public Library, at a cost of $3,200, fixtures being manufactured by the well-known firms of Thackara Manufacturing Co. of Philadelphia. They occupy spacious and well appointed premises, which are equipped with all necessary tools and appliances. Several skilled hands are employed, and prices are placed at the lowest figures consistent with first-class work. A well selected stock is carried, including plumbers' and gas fitters' fixtures and appli- ances, gas and electric chandeliers, patent hydrants, lift and force pumps, wash basins, bath tubs, water closets, iron sinks, sheet lead, street washers, faucets and all the various and newest devices used in the busi- ness Special attention is paid to natural gas fitting. Estimates are furnished, and contracts are entered into and executed expeditiously, satisfaction being guaranteed in every instance. The telephone call of the office is 1075. The store, etc , are located at 93 North Penn- sylvania street, in the Denison Block.
TURPIN & MATHEWS,
LOUIS MEIER & CO., Housefurnishing, Dry and Fancy Goods, Shirts, Pants, Overalls, Etc. 13 West Washington Street,
INDIANAPOLIS, - INDIANA.
The great 5, 10 and 25-cent store of Messrs. Turpin & Mathews is one of those useful establishments where prudent and thrifty housewifes love to deal, owing to the varied character of the goods handled, and the ex- treme lowness of prices. This now flourishing establish- ment was opened in 1983 by Turpin & Co., but since the first of last January, has been conducted under the present name and style, and is one of a chain of similar stores in different cities of which Mr. Turpin is at the head. It is the only original one of the kind in this city, and receives a large and liberal patronage. The premises occupied at 13 West Washington street, owned by Mr. Turpin, comprise four floors and basement, each 20x200 feet in area, which are stocked to repletion with an almost endless variety of goods, comprising glassware, wood and willow ware, queensware, hard- ware, tinware, mirrors, school requisites, fancy articles of every description, vases, ornaments, also dry goods, notions, laces, ribbons, hosiery, toys, velocipedes, desks, trunks, in short almost everything needed in the house- hold. These goods are purchased in immense quantities direct from leading manufacturers and importers, and the prices at which they are sold defy competition. The patronage is both wholesale and retail, and is not con- fined to the city, but comes from all the surrounding cities and towns. Mr. S. T. Turpin, who was born in Australia and raised in Boston, is a capitalist and re- sides in New York. Mr. H. E. Mathews is a native of Ireland, but has been in the country about ten years. He is a young man of business push and enterprise, and was for several years traveling salesman for a wholesale linen house in the city of New York. He is popular in the city, and a prominent member of the Commercial Club, and holds the rank of major in the staff of Gen. Ross, uniformed rank of Knights of Pythias The trade of this house is constantly increasing, the exigen- cies of the business necessitating the employment of upwards of twenty-five clerks and assistants in the different departments.
2 AND 4 CENTRAL AVE.
INDIANAPOLIS, = IND.
Among the many enterprises that distinguish Indian- apolis as an important manufacturing center none are of greater importance than that of Messrs. Lewis Meier & Co., manufacturers of the celebrated Meier Shirt. This business was established in 1885 by Lewis Meier, and two years afterward he formed a partnership with Louis F. Buschman, and in 1891 C. L. Buschman was admitted to the firm. From the outset the business has been suc- cessful and prosperous and a fine trade built up through- out the states of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado. The premises util- ized as salesroom and for manufacturing purposes, 2 and 4 Central avenue, consist of a building three stories and basement high, 40x100 feet in dimen ions, and the third floor of the adjoining building, 100x150 feet in area. The buildings are connected by a bridge and are arranged with an especial adaptability for all purposes of the business. The manufacturing department is equipped with sewing and cutting machines and the operations of the firm bring into requisition the services of upwards of 350 hands. The premises are provided with electric light operated by a twenty-seven horse- power gas engine and every convenience is at hand for turning out work of a superior character. The firm manufacture a full and complete line of the Meier Shirts making a specialty of full sizes, thirty-six inches long; also pants, overalls, etc., and supply a heavy demand . One thousand dozen shirts, pants and overalls, are turned out weekly and as the goods are made in a superior manner of the best materials, the demand steadily increases each succeeding year. A num er of traveling salesmen are kept on the road and trade is al- ways active and brisk. A native of Germany, Mr. Lewls Meier has resided in Indianapolis thirty years and is well and favorably known in business and financial circles. Messrs. L. F. and C. L. Buschman were both born in this city and are also well known business men.
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