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Any system of building which assists in preventing the spread of fire, and lessens the danger consequent upon falling walls, is an important step in architecture. Re- cognizing the undesirability of the old star and S anchors, which mar the beauty of buildings, and in case of fire assist in pulling down the brick wall. our townsmen, Henry A. Goetz and Mancell W. Mitchell, in 1888, patented a very important article, called the Box Anchor. This is a cast iron box of dovetail form which is built in the wall, and into which the fitted end of the joice is inserted. This is invisible from the the outside, serves every purpose of the old anchor in holding the wall together, and in case of fire as the joists burn off and fall, they simply turn themselves out of the box anchor without disturbing the wall. This was an innovation in building and it required two or three years for introduction, but has stood every reasonable test. It has been tried by the U. S. testing machine at Watertown, and found to be stronger than any other anchor. The National Association of Fire Engineers have recommen- ded it; all insurance companies approve it, and the New England Mutuals require it in standard construction. This anchor was awarded the Scott medal by the Frank- lin Institute for conspicuous merit, and the proprietors have numerous testimonials, the substance of which in brief are: "The Goetz-Mitchell patents have my unquali- fied approval, as they are the best I have ever seen." More than 90 wholesale firms, from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, have become agents and secured the right to manufacture on royalty. In connection with the box anchor, and of similar utility, is the Goetz Post Cap. In the phenominal city of Chicago these inventions have been more largely used than elsewhere, but from their approved merit they can scarcely fail of general introduction, and the proprietors Henry A. Goetz, John Goetz and Herman Brown, at 77-9, State street, may well be congratulated for the important addition to New Albany's success and manufacturing interests, which is daily growing out of the Goetz-Mitchell Box Anchor and Post Cap, that are now in use in hundreds of buildings of the best architectural construction. The Goetz Box Anchor Co. is prepared to make bids and furnish anchors and caps for buildings any- where in the U. S. or Canada.
I. A. CRAIG-Contractor, 112, E. 9th Street.
Born in Orange Co., Ind., Isaac A. Craig has resided here for 40 years, his father, Wm. Craig, engaging in the building interest of New Albany, in 1852. In 72, I. A. Craig and Thos. Gifford commenced contracting, this partnership continuing until 1890, since when the business has been continued by Mr. Craig, who has superinten- ded the erection of many of New Albany's fine residences. Among recent public buildings he has remodeled St. Mary's church, and erected the elegant Second Presbyterian church, corner 13th and Elm, having just completed the handsome par- sonage adjoining.
JOHN NAFIUS-Contractor, 83, Market Street.
Capt. John Nafius, a native of Pa., came to New Albany in 1848, and commenced in contract work which he still continues. He has erected many of the business blocks, the Masonic Hall, old I. O. O. F. Hall, City Hall, anda full share of the resi- dences in this place. He is this season erecting the finest school building in the city, located on Vincennes street. He employs an average of 15 to 20 mechanics.
WM. BANES-Contractor, Corner E. 9th and Market Streets.
A native of Philadelphia, Wm. Banes, has been in contract work for 50 years, commencing here with his brother, the late J. T. Banes, in 1852. In his 40 years of
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work in New Albany, Mr. B. has erected some of the finest residences in the city, and has added largely to the architectural beauty of the place.
CLOTHING MANUFACTURING INTERESTS.
The history of New Albany's manufacturing interests would be far short of com- plete, if we failed to give due notice to the houses engaged in making Jeans pants, and the tailors employed in custom clothing, together aggregating 300 to 400 persons and distributing in weekly wages many hundreds of dollars.
NEW ALBANY CLOTHING CO .- No. 38, E. Main St.
This company was incorporated Jan. 18th, 1891, with capital of $50,000, for the development of the Jeans pants trade. Operations were commenced in April, and the company occupy nearly the entire four floors of the double front brick block, at Nos. 38 and 40, East Main street. About 100 persons are employed. Some 60 sew- ing and buttonhole machines are in use, and with the development of trade it is contemplated to make a large addition in machinery. The present capacity is 75 dozens of pants daily, and as this house is gaining an enviable reputation for well made goods and rapidly widening its trade, extensive additions to the capacity are contemplated in the near future All the different grades of Jeans pants are turned out, in sizes to suit the demands of the trade, and as the New Albany Clothing Co. gives employment chiefly to sewing women, it opens a branch of manufacture needed by our diversified interests. The product of this concern finds a ready market, through large jobbing houses in various sections of the country.
Geo. F. Penn, president of the company is a native of Ky., residing in this city since 1866, was formerly with the Rail Mill, and for many years past has been con- nected with the DePauw glass works. Mr. Penn is president of the common council and has shown an active interest in New Albany's success. Wm. A. Hedden con- nected with the Hosiery Mills and Hedden Dry Goods Co. is vice president. Miss Ella Barnes, for several years cashier in Kraft's mercantile house, officiates as secre- tary and treasurer.
This company annually uses many thousand bolts of Jeans, a considerable portion of which is manufactured at the New Albany Woolen Mills, and its success adds largely to the manufacturing importance of this city.
J. M. ROBINSON & CO .- Jeans Pants Manufactory.
The advantages for cheap living and conveniences for securing help, attracted J. M. Robinson & Co., of Louisville, to locate one of their manufactories here, with the commencement of this year. The company purchased the plant formerly run by T. W. Armstrong, secured additional room, made extensive additions to the capacity and now turn out about 1.000 pairs of Jeans pants daily. The premises occupied are over 4 store rooms at the corner of Pearl and Spring streets, extending back to the alley. About 160 hands find employment, and the company contemplate erecting a large factory during the coming season. P. B. Robinson. is the New Albany man- ager. Such institutions tend to the rapid development of the city, and should be welcomed by every good citizen.
MERCHANT TAILORING & GENTS' FURNISHINGS.
C. C. Brown, born in New York, was reared in New Albany, and learned the tailors trade 20 years ago. Ten years since he commenced in merchant tailoring, has always endeavored to keep pace with the times, and with the first of the year, se- cured the light and commodious rooms at No. 40, E. Market street. A merchant tailor, in manufacturing for special customers, must use reliable goods, employ only competent workmen, and keep abreast of the times, in styles, to keep trade. Mr. Brown learned the latest system of cutting from A. D. Rude, of Cleveland, and hav- ing carefully studied the wants of his customers is prepared to meet every require- ment in style, finish, and desirability of goods. Employing an average of 18 to 20 tailors, he is able to promptly turn out suits to the order of customers.
M. MOLEY-The Tailor, 79, Pearl Street.
M. Moley was born in Ireland, and came to America in childhood. He learned every department of the tailors trade, finishing his studies in the cutting art in a large Cincinnati house. After serving in business some time in Madison, he came to New Albany, and in 1861, engaged as cutter for I. Maienthal, where he remained for 12 years. In 83 he commenced business for himself, and having an intimate knowledge of the trade, secured from more than 25 years experience, he has met with an encour- aging success. Mr. Moley caters to the aristocratic trade, has measured a fair share of New Albany's best citizens, and guarantees satisfaction. He gives employment to a large number of tailors and handles a full line of gents furnishings.
HARMELING & MAETSCHKE-Merchant Tailors.
H. G. Harmeling, a native of this city, and graduate of the New Albany Business College, in 1888 formed a partnership with F. W. Maetschke for development in the merchant tailoring line. The latter had learned the tailors trade in Berlin, Germany, his native land, and has been 11 years in this country. The firm secured the double front store room at the corner Spring and Bank streets, where they keep a full variety of imported and domestic suitings, which are promptly made to order of customers. Gents furnishings are also kept in stock.
J. A. WALTER & SON,-Tin Manufacturing, Etc.
Born in Europe, Jos. A. Walter, was brought to America in childhood, and learned the tinware trade nearly 40 years ago. For many years past he has conducted a suc- cessful business at Lanesville, in Harrison county, but in March 91, in company with his son opened trade at No. 20, W. Main street. The firm makes a specialty of gut- ters, roofing and all descriptions of tin work. Cook stoves are kept, and a great va- riety of tin and sheet iron ware, all of which is manufactured at the firms own benches from reliable stock.
CLOSING NOTES, CHANGES, ETC.
The compiler of this pamphlet, and the Commercial Club, desire to extend thanks to the business men and citizens of New Albany, in general, who have given inform- ation and subscribed towards the distribution of this work. The duties of the histo- rian have been arduous, but were made much lighter by the kind reception given, and while a work of this kind cannot approach perfection, we believe this production is very worthy of the wide distribution which its friends have already guaranteed and will redound to the future good of this city.
Secretaries of lodges, corporations, etc., have in many instances neglected to send us information, which would have been given free insertion had we received it in time.
Nearly all our manufacturing concerns have been mentioned in detail, but for reasons before given, the Stove Foundry, employing a hundred men, the Ice Co., which has a capacity for congealing 20 tons of ice per day, the Glue Factory, Stone Pump Factory, Cooper Shops. Forge Works, and several small enterprises have not received mention.
In mercantile matters we have only mentioned a few houses, as we found our hun- dred pages were used up, before we had completed the canvass, but all lines of mer- chandise are well represented here.
We have two market houses, each a block in length, which are open every day, and are extensively patronized by our people. Scribner Park is a handsome breath- ing place for summer airing, and is a worthy remembrance to its donors.
In Philip Helfrich's article, page 74, we inadvertently omitted to state that in ad- . dition to Silver Hills plat, he is a general real estate dealer in all that pertains to the business.
In the Episcopal church mention, the names Gorhom and Cower, should read Gos- horn and Carver, respectively. Among pastors of the German Evangelical church we omitted the names of Revs. Young, Nestel and Banks Rev. Theo. John has just taken the place of Rev. Deitz, who resigned. Culbertson Av. Baptist church was or- ganized with 30 members instead of 20.
For Water Works directors, read John Shrader, Jr., instead of senior.
G. Heimberger & Son,
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