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ment of this illustrated work, etc. He makes a specialty of designing and erecting public buildings, and has successfully solved the complex problem of how to utilize the mini- mum of building area with the maxmium of accommodation and architectural beauty of design. Mr. Virtue always aims to secure to owners the best results within the limits of estimates, and his close adherence to specifications points him out as an architect of the hightest professional attainments. Mr. Vitue is a member of the Garfield Club and other noted organizations in this city.
He is regarded as one of the ablest architects in the city, having won an enviable reputation in his profession, and exercises a wide in- fluence in the architectural and building trade.
VIERED PETER
LINCOLN A. VIRTUE.
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ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED.
JOHN NIEDER.
T HE history of the world is filled with the amaz- ing deeds of heroic men, and women, too, who have won honors on bloody fields, but the pages of this illustrated souvenir has been devoted to recording the names, and presenting photos of men whose genius has contributed to make Essex County great and famous in the industrial world. The numerous interests that have contributed towards this grand result, are to be congratulated for the parts played in accomplishing it, and promi- nent among them the tanning and manufacturing of leather has played an important part, Newark at the present writing being the centre of this trade in the United States. Attention is directed to the enterprise of our well-known fellow-townsman, Mr. John Nieder, manufacturer of every description of book-binders' and pocket-book brands of leather. which are creditable to the push, enterprise and ability of this young and wide-awake mechanic.
The plant is located on Emmett Street and Avenue C, near the Emmett Street Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and is one of the best equipped factories of its size and kind in the city. Mr. Nieder, a photo of whom is seen on this page, is a practical mechanic with a thorough knowledge of the leather business, especially those brands that he repre- sents, and these are noted principally for their quality and finish. He is a self-made man, having raised himself up from the bench to his present standing in the leather trade, and has on various occasions acted the part of a good citizen, having ably represented the people of the Tenth Ward in the Board of Education, and his district in the State Legislature.
JACOB GAHR.
THE accompanying illustration represents a typhical self- made man, the story of whose life clearly demonstrates what can be accomplished by energy, integrity, sobriety and reliability. The subject of this sketch was born in Germany. December 31, 1856, in humble circumstances. At the age of sixteen his parents emigrated with him and the remainder of the family to this country. Shortly after his arrival he secured
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a situation in a cigar factory, and by strict attention to his business soon gained the reputation of an expert cigar maker.
By hard work and economy he succeeded in laying aside sufficient to launch out as a cigar manufacturer on his own account, which he did February 2, 1883. Commencing in a very small way, his business soon began growing and steadily continued step by step, until to-day he occupies a well-equipped factory in the rear of 153-155 Hamburg Place, in which he now employes several experienced workmen. This is a remarkable growth considering the competition he had to contend with. It must be noted that the chief source of his success was the never failing reliability in the goods he manufactured. A customer once secured, he rarely lost. In June, 1896, he also embarked in the dry and fancy goods business in his store at 155 Hamburg Place, and it is safe to say that he will employ the same traits, energy and reliability, to make his new business as great a success as the cigar business. On the front of 153- 155 Hamburg Place he has erected a handsome three-story frame and a two and one-half story brick structure.
Mr. Gahr is possessed of a genial disposition which has won him a host of friends, and the popularity he enjoys is attested by the various organizations with which he is connected, mainly the Orpheus, Liederkrauz, Bethoven Maennerchor, St. Leonard Council, No. 448, Catholic Benevolent Legion, of which he is vice-presi- dent : St. Benedict's Benevolent Society, of which he is the presi- dent. having been connected with St. Benedict's Church since his arrival in this country. Mr. Gahr takes a deep interest in educational matters, and is an active member of the St. Benedict's Parochial School and the Twelth Ward Ger- man and English School Societies. The story of Mr. Gahr's career in his trade reads somewhat like a fairy tale, and at the same time demonstrates what can be accomp- lished by attention to business, and the secret he claims to be honesty. pluck and determination to win.
JOHN NIEDEK.
ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED,
THOMAS CRESSEY
T HERE is no country in the world in which the more refined and high class professions are more warmly recognized and encouraged than in the States of the American Union. There is, in particular in this country, one profession that has gained wide patronage within the last twenty years, and that is the vocation of designing large structures for mills, factories, store-houses, etc. "Greater Newark," no doubt, will be an excellent field for the exercise of a high order of talent in the line of modern architecture so ably represented by our fellow-townsman, Mr. Thomas Cressey, a life-like photo of whom is presented in the illus- trations on this page.
Ile is a widely -known and eminent architect and superintendent, whose well-equipped offices and draughting rooms are located in the Globe Build- ing, Soo Broad street, corner Mechanic. He was born in Mapleton, England, and after having received an excellent education, studied with suc- cess, as an architect. He commenced the practice of his profession in Newark more than a quarter of a century ago, and is recognized as one among the the ablest in this line. His plans are always accurate and com- plete in every detail, and he has successfully solved the complex problem of how to utilize the minimum of building area with the maximum of accommodation and architectural beauty of design. Proofs of his skill and ability are embodied in the many extensive edifices erected under his direction and plans in Newark and vicinity, which are greatly admired by experts. Here are some of them: The Essex County National Bank, Stoutenburgh & Co.'s Clothing House, Wilkinson, Gaddis & Co.'s Warehouse, Polar Cold Storage Building, Eastwood Wire Works, Belleville, N. J .. Atha Steel Works, and many others. He makes a specialty of large buildings, factories, power houses, etc. Mr. Cressey is highly esteemed for his strict integrity, and has always aimed to secure to owners the best results within the limits of estimates. He is an active member of the Republican Club, the Board of Trade, and is connected with several other well-known organizations of this city.
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H. GALLOWAY TENEYCK.
TO POSSESS a practical and thorough knowledge of one's profession is one of the most commendable features of a man's business life. The man who carefully classifies his work is sure to attract the attention of the leading men of business and finance, and bring to his support, commissions from the highest walks of life. A notable citizen in this connection, we are pleased to mention the name of Mr. H. Galloway Teneyck, architect, located in the Firemen's Insurance Building, corner Broad and Market streets, whose life-like photo is herewith presented. The elegant and well-equipped office and draught- ing rooms of this worthy representative of the architectural profession, disclose at a glance the prominent features of his honored calling, and the numerous residences, stores and other structures erected in this city and its suburbs attest his skill and ability in the trade be so ably represents. Ile is a
thoroughly competent draughtsman and general architect of ample exper- ience and is, in a word. master of his art in all its branches. It would be useless to mention here
the names of any partic- ular buildings, as this en- terprising citizen is willing to forward a beautiful souvemr to the public for the asking. Mr. Teneyck is prepared to make plans for all classes of build- ings, furnishing designs, specifications and esti- mates at short notice and guarantees perfect satis- faction, Particular atten- tion is given to interior designing, under his per- sonal supervision and direction.
THOMAS CRESSEY , ARCHIELECT.
11. GALLOWAY TENEYCK, AARCHITECT.
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DIXON & RIPPEL.
T HERE is, perhaps, no one interest in New- ark to-day which has shown such a healthy and continued growth as the brush business. The manufacture of high grade brushes constitutes a very important industry. The establishment of Dixon & Rippel is not only the most prominent, but is also the oldest established in this city. In the year 1857 this house was founded by Mr. Edward Dixon, the senior partner of the present firm. In 1866 he admitted Mr. W. Dixon to partnership, and the firm became known as E. & W. Dixon. In 1891 the above firm dissolved and Mr. Edward Dixon continued the business under the name of Newark City Brush Manufactory. A few months later Mr. Albert A. Rippel was admitted to partnership, and the firm became known as Dixon & Rippel.
Mr. Edward Dixon, the founder of the firm, is an old citizen of Newark. He is a practical brush maker and has been actively identified with the brush business in this city since 1852. The old sign ( Newark Brush Factory) can still be seen on top of the factory building, at Nos. 50 and 52 Market Street.
Mr. Albert A. Rippel, the junior partner, is a native of Newark, and has been actively identi- fied with the brush industry since 1880, having grown up in the business from boyhood. He represents what is called young blood in business, and since his connection the firm has experienced a continued increase in business. He is one of the few men who are to-day called successful salesmen. The high grade brushes manufactured by this firm are fast becoming celebrated for their superior construction, durability and practical working qualities. Always
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using the best materials, and combining the highest mechanical skill with thorough experience, they feel confident in claiming to produce the best brushes in the market. This firm enjoys the distinction of carrying on a general brush manufacturing business. They are not confined to any one particular branch, but manufacture everything in the line.
EDWARD DIXON.
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F. W. MUNN.
NE of the best equipped and commodious livery and boarding stables to be found in the city of Newark is, perhaps, that of F. W. Munn, located on Chestnut and Oliver Streets, adjoining Chestnut Street station, Pennsylvania Rail- road. Few cities of this country can boast of larger, better equipped or more honorably conducted establishments than this rapidly growing metropolitan city of New Jersey. When we state the fact to strangers or those unacquainted with the livery busmess as conducted by enterprising men in this noted manufacturing centre, that Newark maintains nearly one hun- dred boarding and livery institutions where horses and vehicles can be obtained for hire, they would be startled by its magni- tude. We take pleasure in calling the attention of the public to the establishment conducted by our well-known fellow-towns- man, Mr. F. W. Munn, which has been so skillfully transferred
always certain to be found in this establishment, and that is polite attention. An application made for a rig in which to ride, be it for one of his swift steppers or high lookers, or one of the patient, safe and steady plodding dobbins-for he keeps every variety-and turnouts of elegance or comfort, common or for a saddle horse to take a gallop on, is always met in a business way, and the want supplied as though every- body was in a hurry. Elegance, care, cleanliness and dispatch are the leading words in Mr. Munn's business dictionary. That Newark is fortunate in the class of men who are engaged in the livery business is a fact that goes without the saying, and F. W. Munn, who is the sole proprietor of the business, is only a representative of this large class of business men engaged in letting horses and carriages in the city of Newark. From very modest beginnings the business of this concern has grown to its present immense proportions under the fostering of this man
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by our artist to this page of ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., lol.Us- TRATED. The stables front on Chestnut Street and run through to Oliver Street, and within these capacious and roomy buildings are comfortably stabled the more than sixty horses kept constantly on hand for livery purposes. AAmong these are many fine appearing equmes to baul the elegant buggies, carriages, coaches and landaus, an immense number of which they have, in styles and patterns sufficient to satisfy the tastes of the most fastidious or exacting among the thous- ands who are their continuous patrons, Not an unimportant part of their business arises from the great demand made on their ummense resources for supplying on short notice, coaches and drivers for funerals and weddings. The former are always clean and sweet, and woe betide the driver who rides in the driver's seat of one of these coaches who is not always polite and painstaking, or shows dereliction of duty. One thing is
of pluck and vim, and he can trace his success to the original motto, "determined to please," which has been carried out to the letter, not only by himself, but by all his employees. . visit to the stables is well worth the making by the lovers of the horse and the admirers of the stylish in harness, saddles, carriages or sleighs, stylish and elegant representatives of either and all being found in the stables and repositories for vehicles. and boudoirs and closets for the harness, robes, blankets, brooms, dusters and the fly nettings, a variety of which are kept constantly on hand, for use when necessity of emergency calls or efficiency demands. Mr. Munn always delights to show those around the establishment, in which he takes a personal interest and pride, who are in pursuit of pleasure or informa- tion as to where is the proper place to procure, at a moderate price, just such a turnout as they would like when they wish to ride or drive through the city of its suburbs.
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Every year the establishment sends out a neat circular, notify- ing the people as far as possible of the greatly increased facili- ties he has made, in order to please and gratify his old customers and point to others whom he is ready and willing to please. Mr. Munn is one of those men who believe in having a good thing-the very best the markets afford, and put into exercise the full measure of his push and vim to furnish everybody with "a good horse and carriage for a very little money."
There is little doubt of this being one of the most thoroughly equipped livery stables in the city of Newark. Besides the paraphernalia proper, he has his own blacksmith, wheelwright and harness makers' shops with skilled mechanics to operate them, all of which a wide-awake, thinking public appreciate. He makes a specialty of furnishing horses and wagons separate ok together by the day, week or month. Also two and four horse stages for pleasure parties and immense vans for moving merchandise or furniture. Mr. Munn is a well-known business man with a thorough knowledge of the livery industry which he so ably represents. He is a veteran of the war for the Union and a member of Lincoln Post, No. 11. G. A. R., of this city. A first-class photo of him is herewith given in the illus- trations, with that of his elegant new residence, and they speak for him louder than anything we could Say.
WILLIAM J. KEARNS.
C COUNSELLOR William J. Kearns, whose photo is presented on page 125 of this work, was a member of the legisla- ture during the year 1893. In the legislative manual of that year the following facts are given concerning him: " Mr. Kearns was born in Newark, N. J., August 12, 1864, and is a lawyer by profession. He was educated in St. Patrick's Paro- chial school and St. Benedict's College, Newark, and also in the University of the City of New York, where he received the degree of L. L. B., on May 26, 1892. He was admitted as an attorney-at-law at the June term of the Supreme Court, in 1887, and as a counsellor-at-law at the February term, in 1892. He was made Master in Chancery, February 14. 1888."
Counsellor Kearns, whose offices are located in the Globe Building, corner Broad and Mechanic Streets, commenced his professional career by opening an office as a law stenographer in Newark, his native place. in January. 1883. at the age of nine-
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leen. At that time he had al- ready ac- quired the reputa- tion of being one of the most cx- pert court reporters in this State. He practiced his pro- fession for several years, at the same ยท time con- tinuing the legal studies he
RESIDENCE OF F. W. MUNN, ON CHESTNUT STREFT.
had already begun. During this period in his career he fre- quently filled the place of the official stenographer of Vice- Chancellor Bird's court, generally accompanying the Vice- Chancellor on his circuit into Warren, Morris Sussex, Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. - After his admission to the Bar in June, 1887, as stated above, he abandoned his stenographic practice and has since been devoting himself exclusively to the practice of the law, at which, for a young man, he has achieved a large measure of success. At the April term, 1890, of the Essex Court of Oyer and Terminer, he was assigned by Justice Depue to defend James Smith, who was indicted for the murder of Hastings. This murder trial attracted considerable public attention at the time, because of the novelty of the defense an insane delusion of persecutions which Mr. Kearns ingeni- ously prepared, and which, together with the able assistance of Mr. Samuel Kalisch, whom he asked to have assigned as his associate counsel, succeeded in saving Smith from the gallows.
Latteily. Counsellor Kearns has been giving more especial attention to the civll branch of his profession. In the legisla- ture of 1893 he served as chairman of the Ilouse Committee on State Industrial School for Girls; he was also a member of the Committee on Federal Relations, and one of the committee on the Judiciary. On the Judiciary Committee he earned the reputation of being one of its most useful and hard-working members. Ile was also the Secretary of the Essex Democratic Assembly Caucus, for in politics he is a staunch Democrat. It was this caucus which determined to make the Hon. James Smith, Jr., a candidate for United States Senator, and it was Mr. Kearns who, as Secretary of the caucus, made public announcement of the action of the Essex lawmakers at their memorable meeting on the night of December 5, 1892.
In the November elections, 1892, in the Seventh Assembly District, Mr Kearns defeated the popular Ex-Freeholder Huegel, who was then considered invincible, by a majority of 239 votes. but was defeated in 1893 by Dr. Edwards by 24 votes,
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O1TO C. FISCHER.
grave. Mr. Fischer is a worthy representative of the profession in which he is engaged, and is noted for his courteous and liberal dealings with all who have business transactions with him. A photo of Mr. Fischer is presented on this page.
C. W. HEILMAN.
F REEHOLDER C. W. Heilman, of the Third Ward, Newark, was born in Germany, near the Rhine, in 1857. When ten years of age he came to this country and learned the trade of toolmaker and machinist. At present he is proprietor of an undertaker's establishment at 29 West Street, Newark. He is president of the Honorary Singing Society, and is a member of the Mozart Singing Society, the Odd Fellows, Chosen Friends and A. O. U. W. He is also Director of the 1 hird Ward Building and Loan Association, Mr. Heilman, a photo of whom is displayed here, is an active Republican, and has been treasurer of the Third Ward Republican Executive
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F. ENGELHORN & SON.
NE of the many well-known undertaking houses doing business in this city is that of F. Engelhorn & Son. The house was established some thirty-five years ago by John Engelhorn, and since his death in 1893. the busi- ness has been continued by Mrs. F. Engelhorn and her son, Mr. Otto Fischer. The ware-rooms and office are located at 16 Hamburg Place, and ate neatly fitted up with everything connected in the funeral furnishing line. Mr. Fischer was born in this city, being educated in the public schools of Newark, and graduated from the Massachusetts School of Embalming. He is a practical expert in embalining and has a thorough knowledge of every detail connected with the duties of c. W. HTKII MAN. a funeral director, from the moment of death to the last sad rites at the Committee for six years. He is also a member of the Third Ward Republican and the U. S. Grant Clubs, and is also Chair- man of the Committee on Public Buildings, of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, a member of the committees on Finance and Lunacy and is identified with the West End Land Improve- ment Association.
G. L. ERB.
W E take pleasure in mentioning, on these pages, the name of one of the many men who are worthy representatives of the funeral directors of this city, Mr. G. L. Erb, a truthful photo of whom is herewith produced. The office, ware-rooms and morgue are located at 22 William Street, and are admir- ably equipped with everything in the line of a first-class funeral furnishing plant. The business was established in 1849. by 1. 1 .. Erb, who died in 1883, and was continued by his widow Eva M. Erb, with G. L. Erb as manager, until 1890. Since then the undertaking branch, which is one of the best equipped in the city, has been conducted by the former manager, Mr. G. L. Erb, and the livery business is carried on jointly by Erb and Heilman. Mr. Erb has grown up with the business, and is endowed with all the traits of character for the successful carry- ing on of this peculiar calling. He devotes his personal attention to embalming, of which he has made a special study. He takes the en- tire charge of funerals, furnishing everything desired, on the most reasonable terms. Calls are at- tended to at all hours of the day and night. Mr. Erb is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and possesses a courteous and gentlemanly dispo- sition, qualifications that are abso- lutely necessary in discharging the last sad rite in the burial of the dead.
E B. WOODRUFF, DECEASED.
ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED.
W. & J. MULLIN.
T HERE are few men engaged in the funeral furnishing or undertaking profession that are possessed of the various business qualities enjoyed by Messrs. Wilham and Joseph Mullin, managers of the estate of Peter Mullin. The house was established in 1870, and since the tragic death of the founder, which occurred in 1891. the business has been ably conducted by his sons, both of whom are graduates of the New York College and the Cincinnati School of Embalming. The ware-rooms and morgue, which is illustrated on this page, are located at 91 Lafayette Street, and are thoroughly supplied with everything in the line of funeral furnishing goods.
Messrs. W. and J. Mullin, the managers, devote their personal attention to the business of their honored father, and are noted for their courteous and obliging treatment towards the bereaved families of those who intrust them with the last sad rites of decently interring their sacred dead. The house is one of the most honorable and trustworthy to be found in the business. Calls are- promipily attended to at all hours of the day and night, and on the most reasonable terms.
AUGUST BERNAUER,
I N reviewing the various industries that are represented in
this city, it is difficult to select a calling that attracts a a more able set of men than the profession of an undertaker or funeral director. Newark has many honorable citizens who have chosen this business, and among them we take pleasure in mentioning the name of Mr. August Bernauer, undertaker, whose ware-rooms and morgue are located at 55 Barbara, corner Niagara Streets, Mr. Bernauer first beheld the light of day in this city in September, 1854, and was educated in the schools of Newark. He has been connected with the undertaking business for fourteen years, during which time he has officiated at the funerals of many well-known citizens, and always repre- sented the dignified profession of the honorable funeral director.
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