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insurance public, indefatigable industry, a tireless scrutiny of every detail of work, with the underlying principle that the insured, as well as the company, has rights which must not be violated, have proved, as they always will, factors of success. The secretary and general manager, William K. Bellis, has been the vitalizing power which has carried the association to its proud position. Endowed with an energy and a fertility of resource seldom equaled, his thorough knowledge of the accident business has enabled him to turn these qualities in the right direction. His father, Mr. Samuel Bellis, the treasurer, is a conscientious and conservative insurance man
The opposition it met with has been per- haps the most bitter that any company has had to fight against, and yet in spite of it, or rather because of it, its onward progress has been unchecked, and to-day it stands not only the strongest of the mutual accident companies, but it can show a larger amount of net assets to every $1,000 in force than any of its old-line competitors. It is now doing business in over thirty states, and has more than 200 men advocating its cause scattered over the country from ocean to ocean and from the lakes to the gulf. Within the past year it has organized a commercial department for the insurance of risks outside of the railroad men, and in this branch it has met with a success which certainly is flattering. During the three and one-half years of existence it has disbursed nearly a million and a quarter of dollars; has returned a larger percentage of its income to its policy-holders than any other accident company in existence, and yet has accumulated assets which place it in the front rank as to security and sound- ness. Its claims have been paid with a promptness and liberality unequaled by any other company, and its reputation, among railroad men especially, is so thoroughly established that its name has become a C. BROWN, Pres. R. O. and E. A. Assn. of over thirty years' experience. The president, Mr. Chalmers Brown, was before his connection with the association, a railroad man of twenty-five years' experience, and peculiarly adapted to the class of b siness in which the association made its first success. The actuary, Mr. William De M. Hooper, is also the secretary of the Inter- national Association of Accident Underwriters, towards the successful organization of which this association contributed as much as any other.
W. K. BELLIS, Secy. R. O. and E. A. Assn.
synonym for fair dealing and integrity. Up to date the association has written over 65,000 policies, and has paid $750,000 in claims, including 210 death claims, 37 for loss of one or two limbs and over 12,500 indemnity claims. There is not a single claim due, which is unpaid up to date. An acquaintance with the officers of the R. O. and E. A. A. furnishes sufficient explanation for the cause of its success. Indomitable energy and push, a thorough acquaintance with the insurance business, and the needs of the
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Kimberlin Manufacturing Company, IRON DUKE HARROWS,
Lever Prince Harrows, Lever Spring Tooth Harrows, Tongue and Tongueless Cultivators, Cultivator Attachments, Equalizers, Etc., - -
INDIANAPOLIS,
- INDIANA.
NE of the important industries of Indianapolis is that of the Kimberlin Manufacturing Company, which has won an international reputation for its improved harrows, cultivators, etc. The business is flourishing, and the officers of the company are among the most progressive business men of Indiana. The company was duly incorporated in April, 1885, Mr. R. P. Kimberlin becoming president, and Mr. L. F. Kimberlin, vice-president; O. L. Neisler, also being a director and large stockholder, secretary and treasurer. The works were originally located at Tennessee and Georgia streets, and in 1890 were removed to the present desirable location, 168 and 170 West Georgia street. Mr. R. P. Kimberlin has been succeeded as president by Mr. W. H. Stocker, a well-known merchant of this city, while Mr. O. L. Neisler is still secretary and treasurer. Under their progressive guidance, the company has made remarkable progress, and its improved harrows and cultivators are eagerly sought for by the farmers of the United States generally.
The company's factory is 40x120 feet in dimensions, and is fully equipped with the latest improved machinery and appliances. Their specialty has been the old reliable Iron Duke Harrow, which has led all competition, and once used has been preferred to all other makes by practical farmers. Now the company comes to the front with two new harrows that embody still greater improvements, fully protected by letters patent. Their "Lever Prince Harrow" is much the strongest and best braced lever harrow on the market. A curved frame couples with the drawbar in four places, and holds the front "U" shaped tooth-bars firmly at four points in each section, and also at the ends, allow- ing only rotary movement. Patent brace brackets hold the remaining tooth-bars in position, while the harrow teeth are held in any desired position by their improved slotted tooth clamp. The lever and its connections with the bars carrying the teeth, allows them to be set at any angle desired, or thrown out of the ground, when the harrow is being shifted. Each section has twenty-four teeth, and cuts four feet in width. This harrow bids fair to revolutionize the trade, there is nothing its equal in existence, and while materials and workmanship are of the very best, prices are moderate.
The "Star Combination" harrow is made in sections three feet wide, with seven spring teeth and seven harrow teeth. One section can be used to splendid advantage for gardening purposes. It is the best pulverizing and general purpose harrow on the market. In culti- vators, the company easily leads all competition with its "New Queen Cultivator," which, used with its attachments, is guaranteed to cause a marked increase in the yield of corn to the acre. They are also manufacturers of the popular "Farmers Ideal Cultivator," and Davis' Patent Cultivator Attachment, the best on the market for securing thorough pulverizing of the soil. Fredericks' Patent Equalizers is another of their specialties. It is useful on any implement, without a tongue or pole, where a double tree can be used, as on plows, harrows, etc., and is light, strong and handy to adjust. The trade should send for catalogues and price lists of these goods which are the best sellers in their line in the market, and give the best satisfaction to agriculturists.
With characteristic enterprise, the company has added a line of fine, stylish buggies and carriages to their stock, which will be found most desirable for all road and pleasure purposes. Messrs. Stocker and Neisler have developed a trade covering every section of the United States and Canada, and are also exporting largely, for their goods once seen and tested in any section, are ever afterward in demand therein, and Indianapolis is to be congratulated upon the possession of a concern of such national importance.
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SIMEON COY 7
EAST COURT ST., BETWEEN PENNSYLVANIA AND MERIDIAN,
INDIANAPOLIS,
A review of the representative busi- ness houses of this city would be quite incomplete without special reference to that of Mr. Simeon Coy, who has been established nearly twenty years. He is a gentleman of wide experience and high standing, a most agreeable and genial gentleman in business, and it would be difficult to find a sample room held in greater popularity than his. He is now located on East Court street between Pennsylvania and Meridian, where he has just erected a new brick building at a cost of $10, - 000, It is just being completed and is fitted up in elegant style, with solid oak fixtures, mirrors of plate glass, walls beautifully decorated and a club room is also attached richly carpeted, in. short, the whole interior is of a character that forms a perfect unison with the entire business. Electric lights form a dazzling and enchanting picture at night and fans operated by
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INDIANA.
electricity keep it cool in summer, and no pains or expense have been spared on the part of Mr. Coy to make his sample room a leading one in the city. He caters to a fine class of trade and the stock of imported and domestic wines, liquors, whiskies and cigars found here is equal to that of any other house in the city, having been specially selected to meet the most fastidious taste and may be relied up- on as pure and genuine. Mr. Coy was born in Greensburg, Ind., has resided here the past thirty years, and is one of our most popular citizens and busi- ness men. He was chairman of the county and city committee a number of years, also a member of the city council eleven years. He is a genial caterer to public wants in this line and in view of the foregoing facts it is with pleasure we select Mr. Coy to represent this section of Indianapolis in this historical review.
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GLOBE ...
ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.,
NO. 69 INDIANA TRUST COMPANY BUILDING,
INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA.
Leading actuaries have proved that three out of every seven individuals meet with some form of fatal or disabling accident, while but a very small per cent of mankind escape minor accidents in some form. It is therefore a para- mount necessity for a man to insure against accidents. There are forty acci- dents to one fire, yet no one feels safe unless he has secured a policy of in- surance against loss by fire, how much more then should he seek adequate pro- tection against the greatly increased risk of accident. Among the latest candi- dates for public favor in this field of underwriting, we find the Globe Accident Insurance Company, whose home office isin this city, occupying Rooms 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 and 74 of the Indiana Trust Company Building. The "Globe" was incorporated and began to do business only on Jan. 30, 1892, yet it has already built up a fine connection, and its operations cover all parts of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Missouri, and are being rapidly extended. During the first eleven months of its existence, its income reached $54,711.91; it has paid 586 claims amounting to $14,952 35, and disbursed for expenses, fees, etc., $32,289.93. It wrote 6,765 policies, representing $10,365,736. At the close of December, 1892, it had 5,035 policies in force, representing $7,585, - 210, and its total assets amounted to $25, 699.41, while no claim remained on its books due and unpaid. The policies are broad and liberal, while premiums are placed at lowest rates consistent with safety. The Globe is making substantial progress, and is filling an ever widening field of usefulness. The president is Mr. W. G. Lockwood, who is a retired capitalist and one of our most promi- nent citizens, while Mr. A. F. McCormick fills the important and responsible office of secretary. Mr. McCormick was for several years connected with the mercantile agency of R. G. Dun & Co., in this city, and is widely known in leading financial circles.
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PETER SINDLINGER. 7
207 WEST MICHIGAN ST., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
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UPPLYING the population of a city such as Indianapolis with necessary meat products is a business of ever-expanding dimensions, which is well represented by a number of active, progressive men of enterprise, ability and capital. Among these is Mr. Peter Sindlinger, wholesale and retail pork and beef packer, whose packing house stores are at 207 West Michigan street, (telephone call No. 860.) Mr. Sindlinger is one of the oldest established dealers in this line, and his house has always commanded a prominent position in the foremost rank. He founded this business over a quarter of a century ago, and the success which he achieved from the start has been accentuated by the lapse of time.
He is well equipped with every convenience, and provided with every facility for conducting and managing his business on a large scale, and besides supplying a substantial, permanent family custom, fills orders at wholesale for the trade. He also occupies stalls 25 and 26 East Market House, which are models of neatness and cleanliness, and are equipped with large refrigerators for the safe preservation of the choice stock that is always on hand, the trade being both wholesale and retail.
Mr. Sindlinger does all his own curing and packing, and makes a specialty of sugar cured hams, breakfast bacon, shoulders, kettle lard, dried beef, bologna and other sausages. His prices are the lowest in the market, and he is doing a splendid business, enjoying the confidence and regard of all having dealings with him.
Mr. Sindlinger was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has resided in this city since 1863.
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G. A. BOECKLING,
INDIANA TRUST COMPANY BUILDING,
67 EAST WASHINGTON STREET,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
The rapid development of the real estate market of this country in the last few years and the steadily enhancing values of choice properties, render the financial interest involved of the greatest importance. No form of in- vestment has latterly become so popular with the con- servative public as judiciously selected real estate, for not only in improved property is a permanent source of income assured, but there is likewise always a reason- able certainty of a prospective increase in value. In this connection we desire to make special reference to the representative and successful Albany Land Company of which Mr. G. A. Boeckling is president, than whom none is better known and whose name has been brought before the public probably more times during the past two or three years than any other. This progressive company is now building a new town at Albany, Ind. and has undertaken the greatest development of all kinds of industrial and commercial enterprises ever before at- tempted in the gas fields. It is also a large builder of dwelling houses for sale on very liberal terms on the in- stallment plan, of which Mr. Boeckling is the originator, having built over four hundred houses in the last two years in Indianapolis. Mr. Boeckling is a most honor- able, prudent and successful business man, and during the time be has been actively identified with the business
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in this city has become connected with several com- panies, among others being the Keystone Land and Im- provement Company, incorporated in December, 1890, with a capital of 850,000, of which he is president, also president of the Berkshire Investment Company, vice- president and general manager of the Marion Invest. ment Company, vice-president and general manager of the Kramer Bros. & Boeckling Wholesale Lumber Com- pany. Mr. Boeckling is a young, enterprising business man, entering the field actively some years ago by wise investments, untiring labor and tact, he has forged his way to the head of the successful business men in the state of Indiana, and his council in matters of public improvements is sought as being very valuable. He was born in Michigan City, Ind .. where he was formerly engaged in the wholesale lumber trade, prior to his re- moval to this city three years ago. Neatly furnished offices are occupied in the Indiana Trust Company Build- ing, at 67 East Washington street, and notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Boeckling is a very busy man he is easy to approach, and to make his acquaintance is to be captivated with his capable, practical, honest methods of business, and those interested requiring lots for dwellings, or sites for factories, etc., should call at his office where all details are cheerfully furnished,
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THE HOWE 77 SAMPLE ROOM AND CAFE,
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR,
Estimates on Sewer Work, Stone Work and all Kinds of Grading and Excavations, 23 and 25 Cedar Street, INDIANAPOLIS, - INDIANA.
ONE of the best known and most re- liable contractors in Indianapolis is Mr. L. A. Fulmer, whose office, stables and yards are 23 and 25 Cedar street. Mr. Fulmer bas been established in business for a period of ten years, and in tbat time filled many contracts for the municipality, railroad companies and individuals. He put down the brick pave- ments on Colburn, New Jersey, South Delaware and South streets, and bas done considerable excavat- ing and grading in all parts of the city and suburbs, also sewer and stone work, and in every instance the best satisfaction was ex - pressed. He is the owner of a sand bank near Garfield Park, and supplies builders and contractors in this and other cities. He esti- mates on sewer and stone work, and all kinds of grading and excavating, and for supplying sand, stone, lumber, and doing all
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kinds of light and heavy hauling, and large blocks of stone, safes, timbers, etc. He is the best equipped man in this city, and owns thirty-two borses, a number of wagons and trucks, and keeps in his employ fifty work- men or upwards, ac- cording to contract. His stables, which were erected in 1891, are two stories high, 40x 145 feet in area, with an L 50x120 feet, con- taining 35 stalls, in- cluding three box stalls in wbich he employs fifteen stable men. Mr. Fulmer is one of the most substantial among the liberal public spir- ited citizens of Indian- apolis, and is widely and prominently known tbrougbout the city and vicinity. He is a member of the Build- ers' Exchange, and also a 32d degree Mason. He has been awarded the contract for the State Ditch Sewer, to cost 8204,000. His ad- dress is Box 46 Build- ers' Exchange, and his telephone is 695.
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GEO. MERRITT & CO. Woolen Manufacturers and Wool Dealers,
NO. 411 WEST WASHINGTON STREET,
INDIANAPOLIS,
T HE most comprehensive manufacturing concern of its kind in the state of Indi- ana, whose management has ever been char- acterized by ability, skill, enterprise and pro- gressiveness, and which is the center of an in- fluential national trade is that of Messrs. Geo. Merritt & Co., woolen manufacturers and wool dealers at 411 West Washington street. It is an old established house, its in- ception dating back to 1856, when it was founded by Mr. George Merritt and William Coughlen, under the firm name of Merritt & Coughlen. In 1881, the latter gentleman re- tired in order to devote his whole time and at- tention to the discharge of his duties as vice- president of the Indiana National Bank, and was succeeded by Mr. Worth Merritt, son of the remaining partner The firm are exten - sive manufacturers of flannel skirts, flannels, blankets and yarns, in which they do an im- mense trade with all parts of the United States. The premises occupied are availa- bly located on West Washington street, on the bank of the White River, and are the most completely equipped woolen mills in the Central States. The mills proper comprise a three-story brick building with basement, covering a ground area of 50x120 feet, adjoining is a single story brick dye house, and in close proximity, a spacious warehouse, also of brick, three stories high
TRADE MARK OF GEORGE MERRITT & CO.
INDIANA.
above the basement, and 55x75 feet in dimen sions. Seventy-five skilled hands are here steadily employed, and the output is large, that of flannel skirts alone in 1892 exceeding 100,000. Besides doing the manufactur- ing business, Messrs. George Merritt & Co. handle a large portion of the wool clip of Indiana, which they sell direct to East- ern manufacturers. Seven traveling sales- men are kept on the road, and the house has gained a most enviable reputation, not only for the standard superiority of its goods over those of all competitors, but also for the ex- treme liberality of its dealings with the trade. The firm, with characteristic enterprise. has a large and beautiful exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, where it occupies case No. 22, in Section P, in the northeast corner of the Manufacturers and Liberal Arts Building. Mr. George Merritt is a native of Saratoga, N. Y., and was pre- vious to taking up his residence in Indianap- olis in 1856, engaged in the same line of business in Green county, Ohio. He is one of our most influential and highly respected citizens. Mr. Worth Meritt was born in this city, and is deservedly popular in social and business circl s. Both are members of the Board of Trade and of the Commercial Club. The firm is a member of the National Associ- tion of woolen manufacturers.
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CHAS. MAYER & CO.,
29 & 31 WEST WASHINGTON ST., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
DRUGGISTS' & STATIONERS' SUNDRIES.
Among the varied and extensive business operations carried on in the progressive and thrifty city of Indian- apolis, there is none which meets with more general recognition than that of the toy and fancy goods trade, for whenever there is a child to please, there some com- modity connected with this interest is sure to be found. The representative house in this line here is that of Messrs. Charles Mayer & Co., importers and jobbers of toys, dolls, albums, plush and fancy goods, druggists' stationers' and grocers' sundries. The business was organized by Mr. Chas. Mayer as long ago as the year 1840, and has steadily grown and developed until at the present time it is the largest of its kind in the state of Indiana. The premises have always been located upon the present site at 29 and 31 West Washington street, but have been repeatedly enlarged from the small frame building originally utilized, until the last improvements made last year constitute this one of the largest and finest stores in the city. It is five stories with base- ment in height, and 34x195 feet in dimensions, while·in the rear is a fine warehouse, containing three floors, each 20x80 feet in extent, and another warehouse on Mississippi street has dimensions of 60x120 feet, and is four stories in height. These quarters are admirably arranged and neatly equipped and furnished with every facility for the storage and display of a magnificent stock of all kinds of goods in this special line. The house imports direct from Europe the latest novelties
ESTABLISHED-1860
FANCY CHINA WARE
DRUGGISTS & STATIONERS SUNDRIES
FANCY GOODS TOYS NOTIONS
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necessitating the constant services of one experienced buyer on that side of the ocean, and consequently they are able to almost immediately supply their customers with articles of the latest pattern and the best values. The trade, which is both wholesale and retail, covers the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Ne- braska, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee, seven trav- eling salesmen being kept continually upon the road and one in Indianapolis, who attends to the city trade. Steady employment is given to a force of eighty-five clerks, salespeople, etc., and at times, even this large staff is taxed heavily by the pressure of orders from all parts In 1865 Mr. Mayer admitted Mr. Wm. Hauei- sen to the partnership under the present style, the latter gentleman, however, retiring in 1887. During the fol- lowing year. Mr. Mayer's two sons, Ferdinand L. and Chas. Mayer, were admitted, together with two nephews. Messrs. Fred Berger and Louis Murr, and on the lamented decease of the respected founder, in December, 1891, these gentlemen were left in full control of the flourishing business. They are well known in com- mercial and social circles as men of ability, enterprise, and strict integrity, and under their management the house has continued to grow and extend its influence until at the present time it is the largest and most im- portant west of the Allegheny mountains, and a credit to its proprietors and the city in which it is located
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KINGAN & CO., (LIMITED) PORK PACKERS,
West End Maryland Street, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
FOR many years the provision business of Indianapolis has shown a large and healthy increase, which goes far to indicate that the facilities and ad- vantages enjoyed for the packing of pork are HINGAN & CO fully equal to those en- joyed by any other lo- cality. One of the oldest and leading representa- tive houses occupying a prominent position in the trade is that of Kingan & Co. (limited), packers of pork, manu- facturers of lard, and curers of the famous "Kingan's Reliable " brands of ham, which in richness of flavor ard general excellence are unsurpassed. The business was commenced about thirty-three years ago, and since 1875 has been continued under the present name and style. Fifteen acres of ground are occupied on which there are a number of buildings, store houses, slaughter houses, packing and smoke houses, refrigerators and hog pens, etc. All the buildings are from three to five stories high, with generally two underground cellars. The equipment is of a superior character. Over $3,000,000 is invested in the business, from 800 to 1,200
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