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He is prepared to assume entire charge of obsequies, secure burial plots in any cemetery, and supply hearses and coaches in any required number, and his services can be obtained at all hours of the day and night on the most reason- able terms. Mr. Bernauer, a photo of whom is displayed on this page, has demonstrated his ability in the profession of
AUGUST BERNAUER.
FURNISHING
MULLIN'S UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT, ON LAFAYETTE STREET.
undertaker, and is respected by those who know him for his courtesy and sterling integrity. He is associated with many fraternal, benevolent and charitable societies and has been treasurer of St. Leonard's Council, C. B. L., since its organiza- tion.
J. P. DOWLING & SON.
A YOUNG, enterprising and honorable representative among the funeral directors of this city worthy of mention on these pages is Mr. James P. Dowling, who conducts business in the undertaking line, under the name of James P. Dowling & Son. The office and ware-rooms are located at 40 Bowery Street. The house was founded in 1881. by the honored father of the present proprietor, who died in 1893. Since then he success- fully continued it. Mr. Dow ling seems to be endowed with those qualifications necessary to carry on his profession. He is a New- arker by birth and education and under his father's care learned his profession, Mr. Dowling is prepared to take entire charge of funerals, and furnish every- thing required. He makes a specialty of embalming on the most scientific methods. He is well-known in the eastern sec- tion of the city, and is esteemed JAMES P. DOW LING. by everyone.
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ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED.
C C. MURRAY.
F CEW indeed, among the many beau- tiful and artistic illustrations in this souvemr book of gems, show more clearly the high order of photo- graphic skill made manifest in every resultant picture, than this, where the home and business plant of Mr. C. C. Murray has been transferred to this page of ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., IL.LU'S- TRATED. It is a fact that goes with- out the saying, that the photographed results to be obtained through the argus eve of the relentless and close- peering camera, must be of the most perfect, bokl mn outline and searching in character, before it is fit for the hand of the artist who transfers it to the plate, so that no question as to its merits shall ever arise. In the first place, unless its every line is raised in clearness no good results can be ob- tained in its transferrence. It is evident, as will be seen at a glance, and all will be sustained after the closest and most critical study of the result as seen in the picture under consideration, of Mr. Murray's elegant resilence and undertaking business plant, all com- bined under one head, as spread before the reader on this page. Not alone have the artists, one and all. excelled in each of their individual departments or lines in producing such an attractive and truthful dehneative picture, but they have given the reader a chance to study the manner of man Mr. Murray is, as his face speaks out from its retiring place on this page. Any one who has had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Murray and tran- sacting business with him, will see at a glance that the picture represents him admirably, and gives a starting point to that marvelous success which has marked his career as a business man and gave him such a standing among the funeral directors of Essex County. From every mark seen around his face and head speaks out those char- acteristics 50 necessary to the successful business man, giving proof of his possessing the elements of character that have led up to the happy re- sults which we Shall endeavor to so depict in the few words following, that "he who runs may read."' That Mr. Mur- ray had no special training for the work in C C MURRAY. which he is
CICMURRAY
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UNDERTAKING WAREROOMS OF C. C. MURRAY, COR. WARREN AND HUDSON STREETS.
engaged, is known to everybody who has the pleasure of his acquaintance, and there are a great many of them, and he has as wide a friendship and as close an association with those whom he loves to meet and their society enjoy in his own pecu- liar way, as any other business man of his age. Any one who has the least smattering of phrenological science. or has tried his hand at studying character from the facial standpoint, would see at once, as they scanned his wide-open countenance standing out in the illustration plain and clear, that his predominating char- acteristics are benevolence and cautious kindness of heart, and perseverance. the latter ever ready to come in to assist in over- coming difficulties, while the others give him first, a hopeful spirit and a sympathizing nature, and second, an unselfish but careful way.
Seventeen years ago, in the year $880, Mr. Murray began busi- ness at No. 14 Hunterdon Street. From thence, in 1881, he removed to No. 295 Warren Street, where he remained until the completion of the elegant new building which he had erected on the plot of ground at the corner of Warren and Hudson Streets, into which, after furnishing it modestly and becomingly, he removed in 1892. To its present proportions has the undertaking business grown in Mr. Murray's hands from very modest beginnings.
In looking about for the causes which are to be held respon- sible for the happy results which have followed thick and fast on his successful career in the undertaking business, it will easily be seen in the character of the surroundings of every- thing in his neat and attractive place, which has little, indred. of the sombre character usually attendant upon undertakers' concerns, but principally in the honorable character of the man himself. always ready at call to serve the rich and poor alike, with a ready tact a pleasing way and soothing manner, he ever attracts and seldom repels. With such a combination, which always leads up to integrity in business, we have an easy solu- tion of the question of the gratifying success which it is always a pleasure to record.
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ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED.
JOSHUA BRIERLEY.
T HIERE is an old saying that "a new broom sweeps clean." The assertion does not always hold good unless it penetrates into the glades of life far enough to ascertain of what kind of stuff the broom is made up with, and only after frequent trials can we find out whether or not its qualities are durable. It is with feelings of this kind that we take under consideration the gentle- man who is the subject of this sketch, Mr. Joshua Brierley, one of the most reliable and courteous funeral directors of Essex County. Mr. Brierley was born in England, coming to this country m 1882, and has successfully conducted the under- taking business in this city and its suburbs for the past fifteen years, during which time he has won great favor from the public by his courteous and sterling business qualities, and established one of the finest and most complète undertaking eslab- lishments of be found in the City of Newark or State of New Jersey.
Hle thoroughly understands his profession, hav- ing graduated from Clark's School of Embalming, and is a practical expert in this particular branch of the business. He makes a specialty of embalming in accord- ance with the latest and most approved scientific methods, and his services are in constant demand on account of his skill and ability in satisfactorily performing these operations. Mr. Brierley's office and warerooms are located at No. 374 Broad street, and are admirably fitted up and equipped with every- thing appertaining to a first-class funeral furnishing undertaking establishment. He is prepared to take full charge of remains, procure burial plots or graves in any cemetery, furnish hearses and coaches, flowers, etc., at all hours of the day or night, and on the most liberal terms. All details receive his personal attention and everything intrusted to him is attended to with promptness. His dignified and sympathetic bearing in bereaved homes have modified and alleviated the sorrowful situation attendant upon the burial of their dead.
In connection with his undertaking business, Mr. Brierley conducts a large and commodious livery and boarding stable,
ocated corner High and Clay streets. A large number of fine horses, and a great variety of coaches. car- riages, light wagons, sleighs. etc., are con- stantly on hand for the use of the public. on the most reason- ableterms. Safe and courteous drivers are fur- nished when- ever desired. Some of the fin- est turnouts to be seen on the sticets And ave-
JOSHUA BRIERLEY, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
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JOSHUA BRIERLEY'S STABLES, COR. HIGH AND CLAY STREETS.
nues of this city and its suburbs come from this neatly - arranged and orderly establishment. The illustrations on this page represent the well-equipped and commodious livery plant, and a life-like photo of Mr. Brierley, who is looked upon as one of the most successful undertakers and liverymen of the city, and is noted as one of the most scientific embalmers in Essex County. His reputation has steadily grown upon the rules of professional integrity laid down when commencing his busmess career in 1882. when he first began to carve his way through business rivalry, and his reward lies in a bright past record and hopeful future.
Mr. Brierley is highly esteemed by all with whom he comes in contact in business or social relations, and is connected with several of Newark's well-known societies, being an active member of the Golden Star Fraternity, the K. of P., and the 1. 0. 0. F. He is one of those large-hearted men who asso- ciate with their fellows more on account of the benefits which they can confer, rather than those, like too many, whose selfish- ness and greed send them flying to the lodge-room in order to secure the full modicum of benefits which are supposed to accrue, and which all, too often, find the way into unworthy pockets. Here, in passing, we might indite the fact that the number of good samaritans, even when bound by the mystic tie. are all too few when the clarion call of relief for the sick, the wounded and distressed of their fellows is sounded. We feel entirely sale in the assertion that at least two pass by on the other side while one stops to pour oil into the wounds which gap and fester before the greedy. Much of the neglect of duty may grow out of a lack of thoughtfulness, but herein lies a bane just as much in need of cure as the great primary wrong of utter selfishness.
There is no better place to give exercise to the virtues learned in the lodge-room than where death has entered the fanuly and broken the ties which bind the household. 'Tis here that such men as Joshua Brierley have found the field where temperance. fortitude, prudence and justice can have full play -the virtues, when combined, bring solace to the afflicted and hope to the bereaved, and help to dispel the shadows which conceal for a time the bright sides of hfe. The life, character, prosperity and business standing of Mr. Brierley is highly commended by all.
ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED.
OLD FASHIONED BREWERY.
T THE " Old Fashioned Brewery, " as it is appropri- ately called by all who have visited it, is located at the southeast corner of South Orange and Morris Avenues, Newark, N. J. The present proprietors have entirely renovated the plant and have introduced the latest improved machinery for brewing and bottling purposes. The saloon, park and halls are the only place of their kind in the city. Everybody who has seen the place pronounces it a garden spot, and those who have visited Germany. liken it to a miniature of the famous Krolls Garden, at Berlin. The beautiful flower beds, fountain. marble top tables, latest improved garden chairs, handsomely decorated pavilions, shady trees, with electric fans underneath, make it a cool and pleasant place to spend a social hour. for families as well as clubs or societies, where lunches fit for epicures, and the now famous Old Fashioned and Muen- chener Beers can be had.
A visit to this place creates a desire to call again. The halls are engaged by some of the leading Sing- ing Societies, Orchestras, Clubs and Building and Loan Associations, who make this well-kept and orderly place their headquarters. It can be reached in five minutes from the corner of Broad and Market Streets, via South Orange Avenue electric cars, which pass the door every three minutes.
The bottling establishment at the brewery, being the only place where the Old Fashioned and Muenchener Beers are bottled, is under the personal supervision of the proprietors, great care being taken as to cleanliness and proper handling. We feel proud to say that they have many prominent physicians as regular customers, not only in this city but through the Oranges and Elizabeth. The firm were compelled to establish agencies to supply the demand in those vicinities. They will furnish their celebrated Old Fashioned, at St.oo per case, and Muenchener (dark) at $1.25 per case. Delivered free of charge to any part of Newark, Elizabeth or the Oranges. Orders by telephone. No. 1070, will receive their personal and prompt attention.
SEBASTIAN BIRKENILALER.
OLD FASHIONED LAGER BEER BREWERY
OLD FASHIONED BREWERY, CORNER SOUTH ORANGE AND MORRIS AVENI ES.
W'e especially call the attention of the public to their celebrated Muenchener Beer. The purity of this beer they guarantee, its age at six months, and that as a table drink it is of the highest possible concentration, and at the same time the lowest pos- sible degree of alcohol. It is a so-called malt extract which will help convalescents and weakened persons to renewed vigor. Taken as a table drink it will sharpen the appetite and quicken digestion. and as a beverage for the festive circle, it is of a delightfully exhilarating effect. The best Bohemian hops and specially prepared malt is used, making it pure and healthful to use.
It is a pleasure, indeed. to place upon record the fact that men who are good judges of beer and who understand the rich qualities of the Old Fashioned lager beer, as produced by these thoroughly competent brewers, have often gone miles out of their way on a hot summer evening, to reach the place where they could enjoy a draught of the real Old Fashioned lager. So im- pressed have some people become with the necessity of adulteration, in order to make money rapidly, we regret to say that efforts have been made to palm off spurious articles for the genuine brand, but so far as we have been able to learn all such have failed disastrously, and our Old Fashioned stands triumphant in its line of purity, since that science which is required to pro- ! cure such results as must accrue in the production of the genuine uticle are, as a rule. not found in the possession of such as resort to traud to overreach a rival.
The illustrations displayed on this page represent the well-equipped plant, where the Old Fashioned Lager Beer is brewed, and the life- like photos of the enterprising men who conduct it.
CHARLES BAL MANN.
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ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED.
JOSEPH HARBURGER
T THE subject of this sketch is a gentleman well and favorably known to the citizens of every section of the city. Mr. Joseph Har- burger, the courteous and able manager of Harburger's Hall, an illustration of which is presented on this page, was born in the city of Mainz, German, in 1854. He was educated in the schools of his native land and was, in early life, trained in the culture of grapes and the production of wine, which was one of the prin- cipal industrial occupations of the people of his native country. Coming to America in 1871, he entered the employ of D. Dreyfus & Co., wine merchants, of New York City, and con- tinued with the firm for a period of seven years. when he entered into business on his own account, opening what is known as the Jersey House, on Cortlandt Street, New York City, which he successfully carried on for ten years.
During the past seven years Mr. Harburger has conducted the well-known place of amuse- ment located at Nos. So and 82 Hamburg Place, and deserves credit for the able and courteous treatment rendered to the patrons of this popu- lar resort, upon all occasions. Harburger's Hall is one of the most popular amusement places situated in the Iron Bound District, and is largely patronized by the numerous religious, patriotic, educational, industrial, fraternal, musical, social, benevolent and political associations that flourish in the eastern part of the city. Attached to the hall is a large and well-kept garden capable of accommodating over five hundred people. The grounds are neatly laid out with shade trees, shrubbery, flowers, etc., planted in profusion. The hall is heated through- out by steam and lighted well, and has every convenience tending to accommodate the public. The genial proprietor is courtesy itself. He embodies in one man, traits that are rarely found together ; common sense and sterling business tact, and united with these, the hightest order of personal accomplishments. He is one of the finest caterers in the city, and is widely noted in this line.
THARBURGERS HALL
HARBURGER'S HALL
HARBURGER'S HALL, ON HAMBURG PLACE.
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POORTMAN'S HALL, FERRY AND PROSPECT STREETS,
ADOLPH POORTMAN
IN the illustrations presented on this page will be found a 1 view which takes in the southeast corner of Ferry and Prospect Streets, showing Poortman's Hall, which is much used by many well-known organizations for a meeting place. The building is of brick, and is a substantial structure, lately erected, in a style of architecture very attractive for that section of the city. The proprietor of the hall, Mr. Adolph Poortman, was born in Zevenaar, Holland, November, 1845. receiving his early education in the schools of his native village, and by trade is an engraver, having followed the occupation for many years. Coming to this country in 18So, he found employment at his trade, and after a few years he started in business for himself on Elm Street, in the Tenth Ward, where he kept a hall known as Democratic Headquarters, and removed from there to his present elegant location. In catering to the refined and delicate palates of the section of the city where he is located, he has built up and established a flourishing business. Mr. Poortman is one of the representative men of this calling. He carries continuously a general line of high-class wines and hquors, some of the better qualities of his stock being fit articles with which to grace the table of a cultured epicure. He is an expert and seldom goes astray when called upon for a decision as to the qualities of wines. His numerous patrons are enthusiastic in support of this fact, and place implicit faith in his judg- ment in this respect.
Mr. Poortman, a photo of whom is shown on the following page, is experienced in catering. and is noted for the orderly manner in which he conducts the business which he represents. He is public spirited and generous, and has ever been identified with the progress of the district in which he resides. Mr. Poortman is a mem- ber of all nearly the associations that abound in the castern section of the city. His establishment has a wide patronage which has been drawn there through the customers' respect for him.
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ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED.
JOSEPH HARBURGER.
textile of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, serving them ten years. While with the company he made several very im- portant arrests, one of which was for embezzling $12,000 of the company's money, the greater part of which he succeeded in getting back, He resigned from the company's employ in 1889, with letters of high commendation. He then started in busi- ness for himself, opening a branch office in this city of the N. J. State Detective Agency, having an office at 188 Market Street. He was chief of the N. J. State Detective Agency for three consecutive years, and is now general manager of a branch office in this city.
llis association is the only legally incorporated detective agency in the State of New Jersey. It was organized December 23, 1870, and chartered April 4, 1871. The original organizers were Jacob Wambold, at present a lieutennant of the police department of the city : Edward Me William, ex-chief of police ; Michael Kdlouley, John M. Morris, Chas. W. Mahon, William O'Brien and Comelius C. Martindale. This organization has
JOHN GREGORY.
JOHN GREGORY, DETECTIVE.
THE subject of this sketch was born at New Bruns- wick, .N. L .. in 1845. When the late war broke out he joined the 28th N. J. Volunteers, for nine months, remaining until the expiration of his time. He then enlisted in the U. S. Navy, and served until the close of the war. He then learned the trade of mason and builder which he followed for nine years. when he received the appoint- ment as Assistant Street Com- missioner, serving two years. He was next appointed as super- intendent of the N. Y. Globe Gas Light Co., of New Bruns- wick, N. J. He was next appointed as a night sergeant of ADOLPH POORTMAN. the police force, and from there was tendered a position as de- amongst its members some of the cleverest and sharpest detectives in the U. S. Mr. Gregory, a photo of whom appears on this page, has been a member of the association for several years. He was not long located in Newark when the great strike of the Clark's Thread Co., in 1891, took place, and which he brought to a peaceful issue. In the fall of 1893, the great strike on the Lehigh Valley Railroad took place, which was placed in his hands and which he handled and saved the com- pany thousands of dollars, which was highly appreciated by the company. He also does work for the large fire insurance com- panys of N. Y. and N. J. At present he has a large force of skilled detectives and is doing a large business in private work. Mr. Gregory owns his home at 78 Murray Street.
WM. F. VAN HOUTEN.
W M. F. Van Houten, a photo of whom appears on this page, was born in the city of New York, 1839, coming to Newark with his parents in 1844, where he has since made his
home. Ile attended the public schools until he was ten years okl and then went to sea as cabin boy with his father on a coasting vessel, continuing his studies when not engaged at his duties, and going to school in the winter months. When he was fifteen years old, his father died, and he then went to sea with strangers. He entered the navy in 1855 as first-class apprentice boy and served three years and one-half on the U. S. ship San Jacinto in the East India and China Seas under Commodore Armstrong, who completed Perry's treaty with Japan. He assisted to erect the first flagstaff and hoist the first American flag that ever waved on shore, in the town of Sam- iada, where they left Consul-
WILLIAM F. VAN HOUTEN.
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ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED.
JOHN A. RODRIGO
arrived at Harrison's Landing. From there he was sent home. When again able for duty he entered the navy, and was dis- charged in 1865, and was employed in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He then became master of several coasting vessels until 1869, when he left the water and went on the Newark Police force until 1880, when he resigned and entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad, as detective, where he is still em- ployed. Mr. Van Houten is a past com- mander of Phil. Kearny Post, No. 1, In October, 1895, he organized, in this city, the Admiral Boggs Association of naval veterans, and was elected its Captain and he is still its commanding officer. He con- nected himself with the New Jersey Detective Association in 1882, and has continued an active member ever since. having served two terms as its Captain.
JOHN A. RODRIGO.
A STRIKING and natural photo of a well-known citizen is presented on this page, Mr. John A. Rodrigo, who first beheld the light of day in this city, in August, 1838, and was educated in the public schools. By trade he is a carriage trimmer, having served his apprenticeship with the well-known firm of M. C. and J. 11. Green & Co., who at that time were located on N. J. R. R. Avenue. In 1861 he enlisted in the Fifth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and after serving two and one-half years, was pro- moted to the medical staff of the United States Army, serving until the termina- tion of the war for the Union. Since that time his pursuits in life have been various. As a private citizen he was called to preside as police justice, under the Republican rule in 1888, and served with distinction until removed by the RESIDENCE OF W. J. KEARNS, ON EIGHTH ST.
General Townsend Harris as the representative of Amer- ica. He was also one of the suite of the Commodore's in Bau Kok, the capital of Siam, when the United States obtained one of their most important treaties with that government, and was also engaged in the battle of Barriers Forts, near Canton, in 1856.
On his arrival in New York he was discharged, and again entered the merchant service. On the breaking out of the Rebellion he entered the army in Kearny's Brigade, and was with it in all the battles on the l'en- insular under McClellan, but was compelled by sunstroke ANION STEINES. and sickness, to go to the hospital after the army had change in administration in 1892. Ile is connected with the New Jersey Detective Agency, which has its headquarters in Jersey City, and is also the treasurer and manager of the Merchants' Protective Association of this city.
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