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While the greater volume of their business is prin- cipally done in the United States and Canada, the de- mand for their products abroad has extended their trade to every part of the globe, wherever good printing is done. The main office is situated in Newark, N. J., at their works, while the New York office is located at 27 Rose street, and their Chicago branch at 351 Dearborn street.
MILLINGTON & BRADSHAW.
A successful firm of machinists, actively engaged in the manufacturing and repairing of all kinds of ma- chinery is that of Messrs. Millington & Bradshaw, whose office and workshops are located at 69 N. J. R. R. avenue.
They also occupy the entire second floor at 47 Bruen street, which connects with the rear of their workshops, and here they handle the Reeves Split Pulley and Shaw Compression Coupling, of which two appliances they are the sole distributing agents for this section. The Reeves Split Pulley and the Shaw Compression Coupling are in great demand, and become indispensible when onee used. They are of great value and are in general use through- out Essex County and vicinity. The machine business of Messrs. Millington & Bradshaw was established about ten years ago and enjoys a large and growing patronage.
Homer R. Millington and James Bradshaw, the owners, are both practical engineers and machinists, and have a full and accurate knowledge of their business. They make a specialty of manufacturing and repairing
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leather machinery and have gained the confidence of their customers by their intelligent and workmanlike methods. They employ a large force of skilled me- chanies, who work under their direct personal super- vision. Their prices are reasonable. their work is care- fully executed and their one aim is to give satisfaction. Their polishing lathe, manufactured and designed by themselves, from original plans, has met with great suc- cess and has attained a large sale. Both partners are residents of Newark and are highly respected for their business probity and strict integrity.
THE AMERICAN PORPOISE LACE CO.
An industry which adds considerably to the im- portance of Newark as a manufacturing centre is con- trolled by the American Porpoise Lace Co .. of Summit street, this city.
This flouishing concern was established in 1888 and grew rapidly until it reached its present condition of prosperity, which places it far ahead of all similar con- cerns not only in America but throughout the entire world.
The presiding genius of the industry is Mr. Philip Goldstein, who, aided in late years by his son Leo, has brought this important branch of manufacture to its present pinnacle of success. He was born in Austria and came to this country in 1865. He has been a resi- dent of Newark for the past fourteen years and has earned for himself, by strict probity and business recti- tude an enviable reputation as an able and honorable business man.
The factory, which was formerly located on Sum- mer avenue near Crane street. now occupies a very handsome modern building in Summit street near the Morris Canal Bridge and is equipped with all the latest improved steam machinery and appliances.
This machinery is unique and being exclusive to this establishment, gives the firm decided advantages over all competitors in the matter of quantity, quality and price.
Mr. Goldstein enjoys the distinction of being the pioneer in this line in the United States and can justly claim to be the founder of a prosperous business which gives employment to over 150 hands in the manufacture of flat and round leather shoe laces.
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The output averages 1,500 gross weekly and is shipped direct to the wholesale trade of the United States, Canada, Europe and in fact the civilized globe.
At the Chicago World's Fair the products of The American Porpoise Lace Company were awarded the Gold Medal; and so superior were they deemed to be over the other exhibits in their department that the Committee on Awards decided to give no second prize.
Mr. Philip Goldstein and his genial son are re- garded as popular citizens, honorable business men and their industry is valued as a highly desirable addition to the numerous manufactures of the American Bir- mingham.
HEMMER BROTHERS.
Newark probably manufactures more different kinds of articles than any other city in the United States. It has only one office furniture factory, how- ever, but that one factory is a great credit to our city.
This factory, which is now owned by the Hemmer Bros. (Peter and Maurice Hemmer) was originally es- tablished by their father, William Hemmer. at 375 Madi- son avenue, New York, in 1850, where his success was gratifying. In 1860 he removed to Newark and erected a substantial plant on land which he bought at 29-31 Parker street. He made his own designs and perfected a model for an office desk which he patented and manu- factured for his own trade.
In 1861 his spirit of patriotism was aroused by the Civil War, and on the 25th of August of that year he enlisted in Company C, Ist Regiment, N. Y. Vol. Eng., remaining with the company until November 23, 1863, when he received an honorable discharge owing to physical disability. The two sons, not to be outdone by their father, also enlisted. joining the same regiment as their father, Peter later being promoted to rank of corporal for meritorious services, and Maurice becom- ing a drummer boy, both serving until October 13, 1864, when they were honorably discharged. After Mr. Hem- mer, Sr., regained his health he resumed business and met with splendid success. He continued in the factory on Parker street, the sons joining him on their return from the war, until October, 1870, when he removed to the present extensive factory at Bloomfield avenue and the Morris Canal. The business continued to increase
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and large additions to the plant were made from time to time.
William Hemmer died January 17, 1881, and New- ark thereby lost one of its most respected and valued citizens, noted for his devotion to his family, his business and his charitableness to his fellow-man.
The two sons who now conduet the business sue- ceeded their father and assumed the firm name of Hem- mer Bros. They have kept the product of their plant up to date in every particular, the output comprising all. kinds of office and library furniture from the most sim- ple and inexpensive to the most elaborate. In 1882 they invented an automatic combination lock which they use exclusively on the desks they manufacture. The Hem- mer Brothers are men whose reliability and business aenmen is unquestioned and their reputation is an envi- able one.
P. & A. H. MURRAY.
P. & A. H. Murray, wholesale and retail liquors, rectifiers, importers, 186 Market street. In the various business of the city the above may be cited as one of the most important of its kind in the State of New Jersey. The business is also a long established one, dating back to the year 1877, when it was originally founded by Dennis Murray, a brother of the present head of the firm. Later, upon the death of Dennis Murray, the title of the concern became Murray Bros., and a short time ago a dissolution of the old firm took place and the eldest son of the founder of the business was admitted under the above style. Mr. Peter Murray has been at the helm as he is today since the death of his brother Dennis, and is very popular among his many friends. No café in the States can boast of a better equipped establishment then the "old original house of Murray's," as it is known. They carry a large stock of all the leading and well-known brands in whiskeys and other beverages, which they sell at the lowest prices possible. They are known everywhere, and do a whole- sale business as well. The brand of "superior grade" could well be stamped upon all goods carried by this house as they handle only those articles that have found favor with the trade and publie. Their trade is mostly local, and their café, covering two stores, is elegantly and conveniently fitted up. The firm stands well in the
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community, each member enjoying the patronage of a large number of friends which are among the best ele- ment of the city.
GRAND UNION TEA CO., 101-103 MARKET STREET.
It not infrequently happens that a particular lo- cality attains celebrity as the theatre of operations for a special line of trade. This city has long been identi- fied as a center for large retail establishments as well as a manufacturing center. An enterprise to whose ef-
SAMUEL FRAUNFELTER, Supt.
forts this result is very largely due is that which is known as the Grand Union Tea Co. The house whose headquarters are at Pearl and Water streets, Brooklyn, N. Y., was founded in 1872 and opened its branch store in Newark in 1892. It deals exclusively in teas, coffees, and spices, putting up a special brand of baking powder and extracts of all flavors. The Newark branch is one of 160 branches and is also one of the most important. Mr. S. Fraunfelter has been manager of the Newark branch since 1895, having come here from Easton, Pa., where he served in another branch four years. The business of this enterprise has increased materially under the management of Mr. Fraunfelter, and at pres-
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ent about 25 agents do business from this branch with about as many wagons delivering their orders. The agent deals direct with the household and takes care of his own customers each week. The firm gives away thousands of dollars' worth of premiums each year, in the shape of souvenirs, valuable household articles, toys, and other things too numerous to mention. The manager, Mr. Fraunfelter, is very popular among his agents and trade, and is increasing his business each year.
CHARLES E. MARTIN.
The art of the designer and sign painter is one of the most delightful professions, requiring exquisite taste, skill, and experience, and nowhere are these combined to a larger extent than in the gentleman named above.
15 DIVISION ST. NEWARK, N.J
VIGNS. GOLD LETTERING ON DOORS & WINDOWS.
TELEPHONE 3704.
Mr. Chas. E. Martin started in the sign painting busi- ness about twenty-three years ago and has built up a reputation in that time which he may well be proud of, having earned the complete confidence of the entire public. Mr. Martin does not do a cheap business, his motto being the "Best only." He turns out the finest work possible, and finds that good work, even though more costly, is appreciated in the end and holds his customers. He ships signs everywhere and manufactures most everything in his line. His trade lies among the better class of merchants, who want the best obtainable in durability, quality, and artistic design, and in Mr. Martin they are generally satisfied. He has many friends in this city and enjoys a large patronage. He employs several men and has a spacious manufactory for signs at 15 Division street.
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MERCHANTS EXPRESS AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.
Merchants Express and Transportation Company, boat freight and express forwarders. This business was originally established by Charles B. Matthews about forty years ago. Mr. Matthews came from the country to Newark in search of employment, and seeing the need of a delivery wagon for the merchants he purchased a horse and wagon and commenced in a small way to do a city trucking business. This venture proved very suc- cessful and he branched out into a local express between Newark and New York, which also increased under his careful management until 1885, when it became neces- sary for him to employ an assistant to help him manage the business, having in service seven double wagons, four singles, and twenty-six horses. He engaged Mr. J. H. Wood as assistant manager in 1885, and for the next ten years the business increased to such an extent as to compel them to find other means of transportation. In 1895 Mr. Matthews organized an incorporated company known as above, with a capital of $100,000. The plant at that time consisted of one steamboat, sixty horses and twenty-nine wagons. The business still increased, not- withstanding the business depression which existed just after the incorporation. and each year the company added more equipment and greater facilities to their already enormous plant. This increase of equipment was paid for from the earnings of the business, which shows the healthful foundation upon which it stands. At the present time the company employs in its service four steamboats, ninety horses and forty-five trucks. In the fall of 1897 the transportation line was extended four- teen miles further up the river to the City of Passaic, and enjoys the distinction of being the only all-water connection between that city and the port of New York.
In August, 1900, the company met with a loss by the death of Mr. Matthews, its founder and president. The business has since been continued by Mr. J. H. Wood, who had been so long associated with Mr. Matthews in the conduct of the business and has helped to build it to its present volume. Mr. Wood has a large number of personal friends and is well liked by both the public and his employees and the business will un- doubtedly show as great a success in the future as it has in the past under his careful and reliable management.
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GEORGE W. WIEDENMAYER, INC.
Geo. W. Wiedenmayer Inc., brewers of ale, lager and porter. The name of Wiedenmayer has been known in the brewing line in the city of Newark for about half a century and the head of the present house of Wieden- mayer was connected with the old firm of C. Wieden- mayer & Co., who were proprietors of the Hamburg Place Brewery. When the old firm retired Mr. Geo. W. Wiedenmayer built a brewery in New Brunswick, N. J., and operated it until 1879, when he sold out his interests there and came to Newark and built the present brew-
WIEDENMAYER BREWING PLANT.
ery. His business increased year after year, necessi- tating the erection of new buildings, etc., and in 1896 he incorporated under the above style. Messrs. G. A. Wiedenmayer and G. C. Wiedenmayer, two sons, are associated with him in the management of the business. The plant is on South Market street and covers a large space of ground. It is equipped throughout with the latest and best of appliances in the way of brewing ap- paratus and machinery, and every facility is at hand for the production of a high grade product at a minimum cost. The ales and porters made by this concern have built up a reputation throughout this section for their quality, purity, and excellence. No adulteration of any
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kind is used and no ingredient forms part of the manu- facture other than pure barley malt, high grade hops, and pure water.
THE SMITH & LINNETT SHIRT CO.
The Smith & Linnett Shirt Co., manufacturers of high grade and custom shirts, 46 Franklin street. This business was organized in 1856 by J. H. Kirkpatrick. In 1872 Thos. Linnett, Jr., and in 1873 J. Wilbur Smith entered the employ of Mr. Kirkpatrick as clerks. After learning the business Thos. Linnett, Jr., in 1878, re- signed his clerkship and formed the firm of Jolley & Linnett. In 1884 Mr. Jolley retired from the business, which was continued under the name of Thos. Linnett, Jr. & Co., Chas. P. Marsh having been admitted as a partner. In 1888 Louis Marbe became connected with the firm, the name being changed to Linnett, Marbe & Co. In 1890 Mr. Marbe and Mr. Marsh withdrew from the firm and Mr. Linnett moved his business to Adams, Mass., where he formed the Linnett Shirt Co. During these years J. Wilbur Smith had acquired control of the business of J. H. Kirkpatrick and in 1894 the Lin- nett Shirt Co. and J. Wilbur Smith were consolidated under the name of The Smith & Linnett Shirt Co., with a capital of $75,000, with E. W. Jackson, president ; Thos. Linnett, Jr., vice-president; J. Wilbur Smith, treasurer. On the death of Mr. Smith a few years later the capital was increased to $100,000, and C. C. Bowen of Brooklyn was elected president: Thos. Linnett, Jr., vice-president and treasurer; F. D. Smith, secretary. It has always been the aim of this company to do the highest grade of work and they are now doing the largest business of the kind in this city.
ELECTRO PLATING.
Under this head should deservedly be mentioned the Newark Nickel Plating Co., situated at 38 and 40 Walnut .. street, whose works are furnished with the most im- ", proved machinery and appliances for doing the largest -
as well as the smallest work in electro-plating, which is done in all its branches, in gold, silver, nickel, brass and copper : also antique finishes, polishing and lacquering. They also do refinishing of brass work of all kinds, such as brass bedsteads, chandeliers, brass tables, and all
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kinds of brass work, and metal goods, from table ware to bank vaults, of which they make a specialty.
This concern was started 30 years ago as the Newark Niekel Plating Co., and later came under the control of W. H. Bergfels, who in 1888 admitted his son Henry into partnership. They are both natives of this city and are exceedingly practical and expert men. They also do metal spining of all kinds and manufacture brass and iron goods of various descriptions.
The Messrs. Bergfels are also consulting platers and furnish information on any matters in their line. Esti- mates are furnished for entire plating outfits and gold and silver and other plating solutions prepared ready for use. They also do buffing and polishing. Call on them for anything you want done and if they cannot do it they will tell you who can.
FAIRLIE & WILSON COAL CO.
. In 1866 Mr. Wm. Fairlie started what has since become one of the largest coal businesses in Newark, he was located on South Orange avenue just above Wickliffe street, where he remained one year. He then went to Wickliffe and Academy streets, and during the ten years he was located there did a constantly growing business. In 1876 Mr. T. J. Wilson became associated with Mr. Fairlie and they moved their office to Sheffield street and M. & E. R. R. avenue.
In 1890 the firm was incorporated and assumed the present name of Fairlie & Wilson Coal Co., opening offices at 492 Broad street, and built coal pockets on the line of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Harrison, N. J. Large additions were made to the pockets in 1897, and the total length of the trestle now is 700 feet, affording 100 pockets, and a storage capacity of 10,000 tons. A spur from the P. R. R. connects them with all the coal carrying roads, so that they have every variety and kind of anthricite coal, besides bituminous and cannel coal, foundry and crushed coke. The firm gives special at- tention to family trade, deliveries being made by civil and accommodating drivers in a prompt and cleanly manner. Their facilities are such that they can com- plete the largest order from any householder in one day. The company makes a specialty of the various fuels used for open fires. They furnish a large number of factories with coal and also supply a number of smaller retail
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dealers. They have several branch offices where orders may be left, such orders receiving just as prompt atten- tion as those left at the main office.
A. CYPHERS.
Wholesale and retail dealer in grain, feed, flour, hay, straw, etc., 65, 67, 69 and 71 Nesbitt street near Orange street.
GRAIN
6 HOURS FEED OATS
HAY & STRAW DEPOT
WHOLESALE & RETAIL SCRANTON & LEHIGH COAL
LE CORN BRAN POTATOES
A-CYPHERS
This warehouse was erected by the present owner and proprietor in 1893, and business commenced by him in January, 1894.
The venture was entirely new to the community, by an unknown party (formerly engaged in railroading and other lines), and he fully realized that as against the active competition then existing, permanent success could be attained only by conducting the business in such a way as to command the confidence of all patrons. The realization of this purpose is amply proven by the fact that in eight years it has grown from a small beginning against great competition to sales of over $300,000 per vear.
The warehouse has capacity for 1,000 tons, ma- chinery for elevating and cleaning grain and connection by side track with Lackawanna Railroad, thus having every facility for handling a large business at the least possible cost.
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RYDER & COMPANY.
This enterprise has been in successful operation since 1865, and is the largest and finest concern of the kind in the city. It was founded by Mr. Seth B. Ryder, who in 1880 admitted to partnership his son, C. A., the firm name becoming Ryder and Company. In 1884 Mr. Seth B. Ryder retired from business, and the operations of the house have since been carried on by Mr. C. A. Ryder under the old firm name. Having had many years' experience in the business, this gentleman is justly considered a competent judge of what the public demand in perfect carpet-cleaning. The works occupy an entire fourth floor at No. 22 Mechanic street, having dimensions of 25x100 feet; they are supplied with two machines, which have the capacity for cleaning 2,500 vards per day. These machines will thoroughly clean carpets of any size, regardless of length or width; also remove moths and all kinds of vermin without the least injury to the most delicate fabric. Orders receive prompt attention, and prices are extremely moderate, as will be seen by the following scale of prices : Ingrain and three-ply, 3 cents per yard ; brussels and tapestry, 4 cents; moquette and velvet, 5 cents; wilton and ax- minster, 6 cents. Carpets, while in possession of Ryder & Co., are insured against loss by fire, while they are stored and guaranteed against moths at 25 cents a rol per month. Goods are called for and delivered in all parts of the city free of charge. Carpets are fitted, sewed, and relaid by experienced workmen. Communi- cations by telephone No. 404 receive immediate atten- tion and orders by mail or otherwise are promptly executed.
TOWN TALK.
"TOWN TALK," edited by T. E. Burke and Herman E. L. Beyer, was first issued in 1890 by William A. Baker, but since July, 1895, has been published by Messrs. Burke & Beyer. Three times, since these young men took hold of it, has "Town Talk" been compelled to seek larger quarters, and now at 832, 834 and 836 Broad street, with its own plant. it is conveniently situ- ated, doing its own typesetting, presswork, and binding. Job printing and theatrical programme publishing are two other departments undertaken with success by the Town Talk Printing Company.
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J. C. CANNIFF COAL COMPANY.
Newark's many manufacturing interests for which steam power is necessary makes the handling of coal one of the most important business in our city.
One of the largest dealers in this commodity is the J. C. Canniff Coal Company, of 199 Orange street. This business was originally started by Daniel M. Wyckoff at 162 M. & E. R. R. avenue in 1869. In 1871 Mr. Jonas C. Canniff acquired an interest in the business and the firm operated as D. M. Wyckoff & Co. This partnership continued until 1877 when Mr. Canniff bought Mr. Wyckoff's share of the business. The firm had in the meantime opened an office at 207 Orange street, where J. C. Canniff remained for eighteen years or until 1895, removing a few doors to 203 Orange street. The firm has again been required to move by the D. L. & W. R. R., which is elevating its tracks at that point, but as before the company moves only a step or two, its new quarters being at 199 Orange street, corner Sheffield. The firm's business has grown very rapidly since its inception, owing chiefly to Mr. Canniff's close application, until there are few dealers in our city who equal them and still less that exceed the output of this company. About the middle of last year Mr. Canniff incorporated the business, becoming president of the corporation and taking in James B. Canfield as secretary and treasurer, also Albert Canfield as vice president. Mr. Canniff's son, Oscar D., holds a clerical position with the concern.
The firm docs a wholesale and retail business sup- plying a large number of smaller dealers and enjoys a very lucrative family trade. They handle all kinds and sizes of coal, keeping it clean and dry, and deliver promptly to any address.
ILLUSTRO ENGRAVING AND ADVERTISING COMPANY.
Among the minor industries of Newark, none perhaps have gained a surer footing than the Illustro Engraving and Advertising Company.
Begun fourteen years ago in a small way, it has steadily advanced to a position of considerable import- ance among our varied enterprises, and now numbers among its customers and staunch friends many of Jersey's leading merchants and manufacturers who have profited by their dealings with them.
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Their business, that of making "cuts," as they are commonly called, offers such a wide field for the display of individual effort, skill and good taste that real merit is sure to win and be appreciated, as it has in this case. Always busy blowing horns for other people, the pro- prietors have had little time for blowing their own, but have been content to let their product speak for itself. The sturdy growth the business has made speaks volumes for the product.
The making of all sorts of cuts for the printers use, from all sorts of articles and every conceivable object and design calls for very close attention to business detail, and the proprietors of the Illustro Engraving and Advertising Company, being men brought up in the business of photo-engraving from its infancy, are well qualified to get the best results for the expenditure of the least time and material.
They make it a rule to have every order whether large or small always under their personal supervision, and that fact together with their well equipped establish- ment at number 60 Academy street, insures good results in all work they undertake.
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