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hands employed, ac- cording to season, and from 500,000 to 700,000 hogs are slaughtered an- nually. The warehouses have a storage capacity of 20,000, 000 to 30,000,- 000 pounds cured and smoked meats, and taken altogether this establishment is one of the largest and best equipped of its kind in the United States. The trade of the house is KINGAN & CO of vast aggregate and extends not only over this country, but large quantities of pork and the celebrated Kingan hams are exported to Europe, a branch of the business that is steadily increasing. The position the firm occupies precludes the necessity of personal mention, but for the benefit of the trade, we may say that their interests will undoubtedly be promoted by effecting a business connection with this house. The location of the premises occupied by the firm at the West End of Maryland street are central and convenient, and the railroad facilities of a superior character. The firm also have extensive packing houses and abattoirs in Kansas City and Richmond, Va.
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THEO. C. MARCEAU.
Among the branches of enterprise in which Indian- apolis business men have proven their superior ability over all competitors is that of the photographic art, and foremost among the houses here devoted to the exposi- tion of it in its most perfect form is the studio of Messrs. Marceau & Power, who occupy the elegant premises at 40 N. Illinois street on the ground floor. They must truly be termed portrait artists in the highest sense of the term. The business was established five years ago, while at the same time a branch was opened at San Francisco. Cal., with studio in the handsome Phelan Block on Market street under direct charge of Mr. Theo. C. Marceau, Mr. Luke W. Power assuming charge of the Indianapolis house, both houses soon gaining an ex- tensive patronage of that character which seeks merit rather than low prices. The location is central and con- venient and the studio is equipped with all essential ap- purtenances so important to a business of this kind. A
MARCEAU & POWER,
Photographers
No. 40 North Illinois Street,
INDIANAPOLIS,
IND.
brief sketch may convey to the reader the completeness of this establishment. The reception room is richly and elaborately furnished and a short wait reveals some of the most beautiful specimens of the photographer's art. Two large operating rooms are directly connected and can be truly said as being the most perfect in the world, one being especially adapted for the execution of theatri- cal work. The dressing rooms in the latter are the exact reproduction of the professional dressing rooms, while a professional hair-dresser is employed for the coifure of lady patrons. The firm executes the latest style of pho- tography and among all the novelties we desire to make special mention of the Paris Panel, which was first intro- duced by Messrs. Marceau & Power, and has made such an immense hit throughout the country. One of their newest ideas is the French Etching, fourteen by seventeen inches in size, which as the word indicates is the reproduction of etching by photographic process,
LUKE W. POWER.
giving it the true effect of an etching. The work is both plain and in color, and nowhere in this country can such excellent results be obtained in this specialty, they being the only firm who do this work. Besides the above, the firm does an immense business in frame work, having among their choice and large stock the daintiest imported frames of all sizes. Life size crayon, water colors and pastels are executed by two artists employed by the firm for this special purpose in the highest sense of the art. Mr. Power, who has resided in Indianapolis since the incep- tion of his establishment, was born in New York and is a member of the Commercial Club. Mr. Marceau, who resides in San Francisco, was also born in New York. They are both young men and gentlemen of large experi- ence and highest business standing, who combine fine social qualities with well developed business abilities, while their financial standing is of the highest.
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CHANDLER & TAYLOR CO
BOILER AND ENGINE MANUFACTURERS,
370 WEST WASHINGTON STREET,
In few industrial branches has there been made more notable and scientific progress than in the construction of machinery, especially in engines, the manufacturing interests in this line having grown within a quarter of a century from comparatively limited extent to vast mag- nitude in this country. And it may be added, also, that the amelioration effected in the productions has fully
THOMAS E. CHANDLER.
kept pace with the great developments of the industry. What with invention, improvements and mechanical ingenuity, a high degree of perfection has been attained in the appliances for the purposes indicated by some of our leading manufacturers. Indeed, American engines and boilers to-day command distinct recognition the world over, and in this connection special mention
should be made of the justly famed range of products of the Chandler & Taylor Company, the well known and reliable boiler and engine manufacturers. The goods they turn out are of a distinctly superior character, of exceptional excellence, and not surpassed in general features of merit by anything of the kind manufactured in the country, or placed upon the market, while all work executed by them is certain to be done in the most skillful and scientific manner, fully warranted as to material and accuracy. This concern is one of the old- est and foremost in the business, and has a substantial patronage, the trade extending all over the United States, through Mexico and South America, immense shipments being made annually to these various points. The busi- dates its foundation back to 1858 under the proprietor- ship of Messrs. Wiggins & Chandler. In 1863, the firm of Messrs. Chandler & Taylor was organized. The Chandler & Taylor Company was incorporated in 1888, under the laws of Indiana, with a capital stock of a quarter of a million of dollars. The company is officered by the following gentlemen, viz .: Thomas E. Chandler, president ; William M. Taylor, secretary ; Franklin Taylor, treasurer; George M. Chandler, purchasing agent. They are gentlemen of thorough experience, experts in their line, and practically conversant with every detail of the business. The works comprise an immense plant, covering an area of three acres in ex- tent, perfectly equipped in every respect with all the latest improved machinery and appliances, including lathes, drilling and boring machines, shaping and plan- ing machines, screw cutting and milling tools, etc., and steady employment is furnished to upward of 150 skilled and experienced workmen. A specialty is made of sta- tionary engines of from twelve to 250 horse-power, the range of products also comprising both upright and circular saw mills, and the necessary accom- panying machinery. The company in addition to a complete representation throughout the United States has foreign representatives in Mexico, Central America, Spain, Germany, Russia and Australia. The manu- facturing departments include a one-story boiler shop, 48x175 feet in dimensions; a sheet iron shop, 75x150 feet; a foundry, 80x80 feet, a two-story wood-working shop, and a two-story and basement warehouse, 46x165 in area. The office and works are located at 370 West Washington street, the facilities of the place for hand- ling and shipping goods being unsurpassed. The com- pany issues a handsome, illustrated and comprehensive catalogue, fully setting forth the merits, dimensions, etc., of their different styles of engines, boilers and saw
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
mills. All their machines are constructed on the inter- changeable plan, and their engines are tested under full steam pressure, and by brake load to their full rated horse power, their boilers being subjected to thorough test under 150 pounds hydrostatic pressure. The com- pany is very prosperous, and of the superiority of their productions no more unfailing criterion could be pro-
FRANKLIN TAYLOR.
duced than the endearing hold they have upon popular favor, and the widespread demand for them. The ex- hibit of the Chandler & Taylor Company at the Column- bian Exposition can be seen at the southwest corner of Machinery Hall Annex, Section 10, Column A 50 rep- resented by Chas. Kaestner & Co.
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LAYMAN & CAREY COMPANY.
WHOLESALE AND JOBBERS OF HARDWARE, ETC.
NOS. 63 TO 69 SOUTH MERIDIAN ST.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND.
There is no city on the American continent that more fully illustrates the growth and de- velopment of this great country during the last decade than does Indianapolis, and it is the purpose of this review to present a hrief sketch of some of its leading and represent- ative business houses as examples of the rapid strides the city has made in all depart- ments of commercial activity during the last twenty-five years. Previous to 1865, little had been done in this city in the wholesale and jobbing hardware business, and it re- mained for Mr. James T. Layman, the senior member of the present great house of Lay- man & Carey Company to be the pioneer in this city of the wholesale and jobbing hard- ware trade. In that year, Mr. Layman estab- lished a wholesale and retail house on East Washington street. In 1869, Mr. S. B. Carey, who for twenty-five years previous had been engaged in the wholesale hardware trade in New York city, joined forces with Mr. Layman, and the foundation of the present enormous commercial enterprise was laid. From the time that Messrs. Layman and Carey became associated together as partners, they devoted their entire attention to the handling of hardware exclusively at whole- sale, and in the face of the most persistent competition and opposition, built up a trade which steadily expanded year by year, until to-day there is no house between New York and Chicago that controls a larger volume of business, handles a more comprehensive as- sortment of goods or offers better induce- ments to the trade. The pluck and untiring energy displayed by this house coupled with its wonderful success in building up a great industry under the most discouraging circum- stances soon had its effect, and others were encouraged to invest their capital and devote their energy to the upbuilding of this import- ant branch of trade, until to-day there is over a million dollars invested in the business, and the annual sales exceed $4,000,000, while the volume of business steadily increases. In
LAYMAN & CAREY CO. ESTABLISHED 1865.
WHOLESALE HARDWARE & CUTLERY.
FIRE ARMS & AMMUNITION.
LAYMAN & CAREY CO .-
6.5
7
691
1882, so rapid had been the development of the business, it was found necessary to seek larger quarters, and accordingly the firm re- moved to the present location 63 to 69 South Meridian street, and here will be found one of the most extensive and heavily stocked warehouses in the country. The premises
comprise a substantial and attractive four- story and basement building, 60x200 feet in dimensions. Our limited space will not permit us to give more than a brief description of the enormous stock carried by this house in its various departments. The most import- ant is general hardware, comprising a full assortment of light and heavy shelf goods, cut- lery, plated flat ware of the celebrated Rogers make, builders' hardware and trimmings, fine mechanics and carpenters tools, edge tools of all descriptions, blacksmiths supplies and carriage builders hardware. In the tin- ware department will be found an endless variety of pieced, stamped, pressed and ja- panned ware, agate, iron and granite ware, hollow ware, brass and copper kettles, etc. In their sporting goods department will be found a full assortment of guns, rifles and revolvers of the best makes, ammunition, hunt- ing outfits and sporting goods of every de- scription for which goods the firm issues a special catalogue of over forty pages. The firm also handles road wagons and carts of the celebrated Parry make, and for these goods they utilize a separate warehouse, and carry a complete line. In this connection may also be mentioned their splendid line of light and heavy harness, collars, whips, etc. The volume of business transacted by this noted house has been steadily increasing, while the honor- able, upright methods pursued by it have won success and a proud position among the noted mercantile establishments of the country. The copartners are Messrs. James T. Layman, Simeon B. Carey, and his son, Samuel C. Carey, and Indianapolis can well boast of pos- sessing so successful and ably conducted a commercial institution.
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INDIANAPOLIS COFFIN COMPANY,
Office and Warerooms, No. 188 East Washington Street,
WORKS: Corner Sixth and West Streets.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
ON no line of trade in the United States has more rapid advances been made during the past quarter century than in that which is devoted to the manufacture and sale of undertakers' supplies. In- dianapolis is a noted center for this trade, and promi- nent among the houses thus engaged is that of the In- dianapolis Coffin Company,
manufacturers of wood and cloth-covered coffins and caskets, and dealers in me tallic cases, shrouds, lin- ings and funeral supplies, whose office and warerooms are located at 188 Eas. Washington street. This business was founded nineteen years ago by Messrs. David and W. H. Hazzard, under the present name. In 1890 the company was incorporated under the laws of Indiana, with ample capital, and its trade now extends throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, etc. The directors are Carl Von Hake, president; C. Vonnegut, Jr., secre- tary and treasurer; Franklin Vonnegut, J.W. Bunger and J. W. Barth.
CTINDIANAPOLIS COFFIN
CO.
OFFICE
ILLUSTRATING CO.
The two last named repre- sent the company on the road. The works are at the corner of Sixth and West streets, and comprise a three-story brick building 45 x 140 feet, with a two- story addition 40x120 feet, with ample storage sheds and lumber yards adjoining, the whole covering two acres of ground. The manufacturing depart- ments are fully equipped with modern appliances and machinery, operated by a 50 horse-power steam · engine.
Here forty skilled operatives are employed, who turn out 200 caskets and coffins weekly. Everything in the line of undertakers' supplies is also carried in stock, and orders are filled at lowest prices.
Mr. Carl Von Hake, the president, is a large real estate owner of this city. The Messrs. Vonnegut are members of the Vonnegut Hardware Company.
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JAS. E. JAY,
1 THE STAG
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No. 27 South Illinois Street. =
= INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
TELEPHONE 1431.
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THE KEYLESS LOCK COMPANY,
SUCCESSORS
THE MORRIS LOCK COMPANY.
THE L. B. WILLIAMS COMPANY.
ON BEE LINE RAILROAD.
I® NDIANAPOLIS by its central position geographically and its wonderful growth and business prosperity has attracted many industries to it, and as a consequence in all parts of the city the busy hum of the mill and the workshop is constantly heard. One of the most important and prominent among the new enterprises that have found a home in the city, is that of the Keyless Lock Company, successors to the Morris Lock Com- pany and the L. B. Williams Lock Company of Seward, Neb. In No- vember, 1892, the company was reorganized, and a re- moval made to this city to the premises now occupied on the Bee Line railroad. It is a stock company and backed up by $100,000 capital. Mr. Arthur Jordan is president; Mr. Geo. L. Barney, general manager; Mr. A. F. Potts, treasurer, and Mr. J. L. Clough, secretary. The building is a substantial structure, 40x150 feet, and equipped with every modern appliance and special machinery. The wood working department is at 295 Christian avenue. Sixty skilled workmen are employed and traveling salesmen kept on the road. This company is the leading one in the coun- try manufacturing keyless locks and complete post office outfits, post office cabinets, furniture and fixtures, and the only practical keyless lock boxes in existence. The lock is not complicated, does not get out of order, and is not like a safe lock, nevertheless it is the only lock made that can-
not be picked. It has no tumblers and in short is sim- plicity, security, durability and beauty combined. Nine thousand combinations are possible with the lock without a book of instructions, or taking lock apart, and box post office renters can and do change it to suit themselves. Up- wards of 2,000 post offices in different parts of the country have been provided with the keyless lock boxes, and in
The Keyless.
TRADE MARK
Key less Post Office, Indiana Building.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
every instance the best satisfaction has been expressed, and unsolicited testimonials received from the post masters in the city of New York. Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Cin- cinnati and all leading cities. The keyless post office lock boxes are made in three sizes of heavy rolled high grade brass, light, strong, rigid and un- like a cast door cannot be broken. They are neatly and tastefully finished in heavy satin nickel, burnished design and fitted with a French beveled plate glass window. The company also manufacture paneled and molded front counters of hard woods, flat top desks for post masters, keyless steel letter boxes, document boxes, keyless cabinets, also desk, closet, ward robe and closet locks, keyless stamping blocks and post office supplies of every description. This is the only establishment of its
kind in the United States or in the world making a special business of fitting up post offices complete and turn out on an average a perfect outfit for a post office every week. The officers of the company all reside in Indianapolis, are prominent in business circles and well-known members of the Commercial Club. President Jordan is also a member of the Board of Trade. The company has placed in the men's department of the Indiana Building at the World's Fair in Chicago, a complete post office, where residents of the state visiting the fair can have their mail addressed. It is not only a great convenience, but makes a valuable ex- hibit. Correspondence is solicited and illustrated cata- logues, testimonals, price lists, etc., will be sent on appli- cation to the office of the company.
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COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC COMPANY.
0
AWELLSC RSTEN
Electricity as a motor power and as an illuminating power, has grown in universal favor, and the rapid prog- ress made during recent years in its successful appli- cation is marvelous. Indianapolis is especially fortù- nate in the number and high standing of the concern manufacturing and dealing in electric supplies, motors, etc., among which, occupying a prominent position, is the Commercial Electric Company. This company was organized and incorporated under the laws of the state, with ample capital, and the business is conducted un- der the immediate supervision of Mr. Joseph R. Evans, president; W. A. Evans, treasurer; S. L. Hadley, secre- tary and A. D. Adams, manager. The premises utilized for manufacturing purposes are 50x120 feet in area, and located in Wrights Power Hall, 113 South Ten- nessee street. In all departments the equipment is complete and perfect, everything being provided for executing work in the best manner, and a force of skilled hands employed. The company manufacture constant pressure motors, power generators, motor generators, lighting and plating dynamos of which it is sole owner and patentee. It is the only company in the United States manufacturing motors and generators with wrought iron filled magnet, for which it is claimed a higher efficiency is gained and greater output for given weight. Motors and dynamos are manufactured from 14 to 100 horse-power, while the prices quoted in all cases are extremely moderate. The business oper- ations of the company extend throughout the United States, and a large and steadily growing trade has been established. For meeting the demands of the trade branch houses have been opened in Boston, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Buffalo, Louisville and other cities The company has fitted up many buildings with elec- tric power and lighting plants.
S. F. GALLOWAY, DEALER IN RAW AND MANUFACTURED FURS, 200 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA ST., INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
THE LION CLOTHING MANUFACTURING CO. S. PHILLIPS AND J. H. PATTISON. PROPS. MANUFACTURERS OF
Pants, Shirts, Jackets, Coats, Overalls, Etc. 198 S. PENNSYLVANIA ST., INDIANAPOLIS.
The representative and most popular house in Indianapolis actually engaged in dealing in raw and manufactured furs is unquestionably that of Mr. S. F. Gallaway, eligibly located at 200 South Pennsylvania street. This very flourishing business was established in 1876 by its present pro- prietor, and was at first located near the corner of South and Meridian streets, and removed to its present site in 1887. The premises occupied by the business are owned by Mr. Gallaway, and comprise an entire elegant building of three stories. having dimensions of 28x 100 feet, and provided with every facility and conveni- ence for preserving and handling the very large and valuable stock constantly on hand. Mr. Gallaway makes a specialty of handling raw furs of every description, 3 including beaver, otter, oppossum, mink, coon, muskrat, fox, etc. His connections are widespread and influential, and he buys direct from the large trappers of the west and south, as well as the local markets. Mr. Gallaway's is one of the largest whole- sale and jobbing trades in the west, and he controls the collections of over five hun- dred regular shippers, which he exports, and ships to manufacturers and others in all parts of the United States. Six travel- ing salesmen represent the raw fur depart- ment of the house in various parts of the country, and Mr. Gallaway is the largest dealer in this class of goods in the city. He also handles manufactured garments, etc., and his stock contains a splendid as- sortment of sealskins, jackets, paletots dolmans, newmarkets, sacques ; also capes, muffs, gloves, caps, gentlemen's collars and fur overcoats, sleigh robes, rugs of leopard, fox, wolf and other animals. The trade of the house extends throughout Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois, and a very large business is also conducted by mail. Mr. Gallaway was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and has resided in this city for many years, where he occupies a very prominent po- sition in business and social circles. He is a gentleman of progressive ideas, energy and enterprise, an active member of the Commercial Club, and takes a deep in- terest in every movement tending to promote the welfare of the city.
E.F. CALLAWAY. FURSI
One of the leading establishments in Indianapolis, devoted to the manufacture of pants, shirts, jackets, coats, overalls, etc., is that of The Lion Clothing Manu- facturing Company, whose office, ware- rooms and factory is located in a conveni- ent and central position at 198 South Penn- sylvania street. The business was started at 23 and 25 East South street, on Feb. 1, 1890, by Messrs. Phillips & Newby, and 'on Aug. 1, 1891, the latter gentleman sold his interest to the present junior partner, Mr. J. H. Pattison. Under their able man- agement the business. soon assumed such proportions that larger premises had to be obtained, and accordingly on the first day PHILLIPS PATTISON of the present year (1893), the three-story and basement building, having dimensions of 30x100 feet, was occupied, and even now the firm find these quarters too small, such is the great and universal demand for the goods produced by the house. The equipment comprises a modern gas engine, while steam power is also available, and a large number of the latest improved sew- ing machines and other appliances and conveniences for the active prosecution of the industry. The first floor is utilized as office and stock room, on the second. cutting and finishing is done, and on the third, the manufacturing, a force of 100 skilled hands being employed, and the ca- pacity being at present 900 garments per day. In addition to the indoor s aff a large number of seamstresses are given work INDIANA ILLUSTRATING CO which they do at their homes. The line embraces the manufacture and jobbing in pants (the leading specialty being cassi- mere pants), outing and other shirts, coats, overalls, hunting suits, jackets and ar- ticles of a like nature, all materials being purchased direct from the mills. The quality, durability, excellent cut and workmanship of these garments are well known, and the company enjoys a trade of the most active character, extending over In- diana, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa and Michigan, requiring the constant services of five trav- eling salesmen throughout the above territory. Mr S. Phillips, the founder, was born in Morgan County, Ind. He is a member of the Masonic body. Mr. J. H. Pattison is also a native of this state, and is a ' member of the Commercial Club.
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C. T. BEDFORD, THE Wholesale and Retail Druggist, KNICKERBOCKER REGULATOR COMPANY, AND
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