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SOLE AGENT FOR THE BUFFALO PORTLAND CEMENT.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
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It is the duty of every man, no matter what his financial condition may be, who has property liable to be burned, to protect himself with good, substantial insurance against the loss arising from such a contingency ; nay, it is not only a duty, but it is a moral obligation resting upon all; he who neglects it, does violence to himself, damages his eredit abroad, impairs his influence at home, and not unfrequently brings ruin and poverty to the former abodes of opulence and luxury.
WESTERN BRANCH OFFICE, CINCINNATI, OHIO-Established March 1, 1857. H. M. MAGILL, General Agent.
WE DEAL IN RELIABLE INDEMNITY, NOT CHEAP INSURANCE.
PHOENIX
INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
TIME TRIED AND FIRE TESTED.
Forty-ninth Financial Statement, Jan. I, 1879.
Cash Capital, whole and unimpaired, . . $1,000,000.00
Reinsurance Fund and Liabilities, . 867,552.34
Amount of net Surplus, 756,530.40
ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR FIRE LOSSES,
$2,624,082.74.
ASSETS AT MARKET VALUE:
Cash on hand, in Bank and with Agents, .
$563,815.62
United States and State Stocks and Bonds,
303,134.09
Hartford Bank Stocks, . 576,044.00
Miscellaneous Bank Stocks, 95,780.00
Corporation and R. R. Stocks and Bonds,
407,370.00
County, City and Water Bonds,
283,450.00
Real Estate, .
135,000.00
Loans on Collateral, .
122,530.00
Real Estate Loans,
128,000.00
Accumulated Interest and Rents,
8,929.03
CASH ASSETS,
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$2,624,082.74
the United States.
A RECORD of brilliant success and substantial prosperity in a profession in which three- fourths of all the Companies engaged prove bitter failures, indicates soundness of management, conservative practice, and legitimate underwriting.
The PHOENIX, of Hartford, one of the originators of the present Agency System, has been tried in all the great fires of the period, and found equal to every emergency.
Agencies in all the principal Cities, Towns and Villages throughout
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
CHAS. S. RANKIN.
AUGUSTUS RANKIN.
OLIVER L. RANKIN.
C. S. RANKIN & CO., Architectural Iron Works,
Salesroom, Factory and Foundry, Nos. 181 to 187 WEST PEARL STREET.
G .S. RANKIN & CO
MANUFACTURERS - OF MARBLEISED MANTLES
ENAMELED
GRATES
STORE FRONTS
IRON JAILS SIDE WALK PLA
ES AND
KINDS OF WROUGHT & CAST IRON WORK USEDIN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS |
IRON
C.S.RANKIN & CO
MANUFACTURE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF
Iron Buildings, Iron Store Fronts, Slate and Iron Mantels and Grates, Columns and Lintels, Corinthian Capitals, Beams and Girders, Jail and Prison Work, Glass Sidewalk Plates, Floor and Skylights, Fire Proof Ceilings and Vaults, Doors and Shutters, Window Caps and Sills, Straight and Winding Stairways, Railing and Verandahs, Wrought Iron Gratings, . Spout Guards and Hitch Posts, Ventilators and Gutters, Coal Shutes and Cistern Tops, Sash Weights and Sash Bars, Bolts, Anchors and Stirrups, Garden Vases, Chairs and Settees.
WROUGHT AND CAST IRON WORK,
Used in the erection of Public and Private Buildings, and for specimens of their work, refer to-
The Iron Dome on the State Capital Building, at Madison, | The Iron Work of Grand Hotel of Cincinnati, cost- Wis., costing $95,000 ing . .$35,000 .. The Iron Work for Jail, at Dayton, O., costing ... $96,000 The Iron for Jail and Court House, at Bellefontaine, O.,
The Iron Work for John Shillito's new store, cost- ing $65,000 costing .$40,000
Iron Work for North and South wings of Exposition Buildings, Cincinnati, costing $22,000 The Iron Work for Public Library of Cincinnati, cost- $135,000 And many other famous buildings in the city and country. ing
This Firm also makes a Specialty of Marbleized Iron and Slate Mantels,
PLAIN, ENAMELED AND FANCY TRIMMED GRATES, And are sole Proprietors of the justly Celebrated
RANKIN'S PATENT,
Thousands of which in use in this and foreign countries fully certify to its merits, as making a Hotter and Cleaner Open Fire than any other Grate made. Avoid Infringements and send for circulars. Designs and Prices furnished on application.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
ESTABLISHED 1854.
S. REIS.
J. REIS.
A. REIS.
REIS BROTHERS & CO., Nos. 33 and 35 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, IMPORTERS OF GERMAN, FRENCH, ENGLISH, SPANISH and ITALIAN
Fruits, Nuts, Pickles, Sauces, Oils, Etc.
BRANDY FRUITS, FRUIT BUTTERS, CANNED MEATS, COCOA and CHOCOLATE, SAUCES and CONDIMENTS, SOUP STUFFS and FISH.
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DRIED FRUITS, ALMONDS, NUTS, &c., PICKLES and SAUCES, CANNED FRUITS, CANNED VEGETABLES, CALIFORNIA FRUITS, &c.
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BEIS BROS. & CO 35
AND JOBBERS OF -
CANNED GOODS J
AND ALL KINDS OF
DRIED FRUITS & AMERICAN PRODUCE.
All orders sent to us by mail will be charged lowest market price on day of shipment, and will insure prompt care and attention.
Respectfully,
REIS BROTHERS & CO.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
JOSEPH SHARP,
Successor to Bradford and Sharp, Manufacturer of OAK-TANNED, and Sole Proprietor OF THE CELEBRATED
Oil Dressed Leather Belting
AND HOSE.
DEALER IN
GUM BELTING, HOSE
Packing, Lace Leather, AND MANUFACTURERS' SUPPLIES
Of Every Description,
No. 59 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. -0 --
SHARP'S Oil-Dressed
BELTING
IS THE
Best in the World !
One Trial Proves the Truth of this Assertion to Every Belt User.
It has no equal for Strength, Pliability and Lasting Qualities. We challenge comparison and the severest competitive tests. We guarantee it to do as much and as satisfactory service as any other make of belt that is 25 per cent. heavier.
JOSEPH SHARP
HOSE.
HOSE
BELTING.
BELTING
RAW HIDE LACE LEATHER
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THE NEW YORK RUBBER CO. JOSEPH SHARP. SUCCESSOR T
BRADFORD& SHARP
NEW YORK RUBBER COMPANY, Incorporated 1851.
WESTERN BRANCH OFFICE,
59 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio,
MANUFACTURERS OF THE
Celebrated "Wiccapee " and "N. Y. R. Co.'s" Brands of
BELTING, HOSE AND PACKING. ALSO
All Rubber Articles Adapted to Me- chanical and Manufactur- ing Purposes -0.
We have gained a rep- utation for our manu- factures of
BELTING, HOSE, PACKING, &G.
Which we will not sacri- fice by using a grade of materials necessary to the production of a class of goods at lowest possi- ble cost, regardless of their efficiency. Our fa- cilities are unequaled for manufacturing with great economy, therefore our prices will be found competitive with goods of less worth.
" Imitation is the sincerest flattery," and the fact that other manufacturers are offering belts which are various- ly denominated " Water Proof," Oil Finish," etc., etc., is proof positive that the
Manufacturing Public Appreciate and Want the
OIL-DRESSED BELT
To be had only of JOSEPH SHARP, Sole Manufacturer, No. 59 Walnut St., Cincinnati. Send for Prices and Certificates of Leading Manufacturers.
And
NEW YORK RUBBER CO.,
New York,
59 Walnut Street,
Cincinnati, O.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
ESTABLISHED 1844.
SIMPSON & GAULT, STRAUB MILL COMPANY,-PEERLESS WRINGER COMPANY,
MANUFACTURERS OF
FLOUR MILL MACHINERY AND HARDWARE SPECIALTIES,
Gladiator Corn Sheller and Cleaner, Portable Corn and Feed Mills "Queen of the South." Hardware Department: Peerless Clothes Wringers, Fluting Machines, Patent Sad Irons, etc.
MALOUR MILLI MACHINERY !!
PORTABLE MILLS FOR WHEAT, CORN OR FEED. CORN SHELLERS MILL PICKS
ROLLING ICHES
ANDMILLERS SUPPLIES
HOMINY MILLS, SMUTTERS, GEARING, SHAFTING& PULLIES.
FRENCH BURS
STRAUBMILLCOMEY STRAUB MILL
COMPANY
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NEW PROCESS MIDDLINGS MILL, CHAMPION GRAIN CLEANER AND SCOURER, SNOW FLAKE MIDDLINGS PURIFIER, ECONOMIC FLOUR PACKER, CONQUEROR CORN CLEANER AND SEPARATOR, DEFIANCE WHEAT BRUSH, CHALLENGER BRAN SCOURER, TRIUMPH WHEAT SEPARATOR.
FACTORY AND MAIN OFFICES:
FRONT AND JOHN STREETS, CINCINNATI, O., U. S. A.,
BRANCHES: 79 CHAMBERS ST., N. Y. 7 POULTRY, LONDON, E. C. 8 PLACE VENDOME, PARIS.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
ESTABLISHED 1868
SNIDER & HOOLE, 101 & 103 WALNUT STREET, CINCINNATI, OHIO, -DEALERS IN-
BOOK BINDERS' MATERIALS & MACHINERY,
BOOK
BINDERS
1
PAPER
BOX MAKERS
FI
EHOUSE
SNIDER & HOOLE
RUSSIA LEATHER, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOK CLOTHS, GOAT MOROCCOS AND IMITATION, ENGLISH CALF SKINS, STRAW, TAR AND TRUNK BOARDS, BOOK BINDERS' AND PAPER BOX MAKER'S STOCK, TOOLS AND MACHINERY OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
ALL ORDERS EXECUTED WITH PUNCTUALITY AND DISPATCH.
SNIDER & HOOLE, 101 & 103 WALNUT STREET.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
LOUIS SNIDER'S SONS, PAPER MAKERS,
121 WALNUT STREET, CINCINNATI.
MANUFACTURERS
BANK.
PAPER WAREHOUSE
BANK
@LOUIS SNIDER.@
NEWS AND BOOK PAPERS, ENVELOPES AND STATIONERY, CUT CARDS AND CARD BOARDS, FLAT, WRITING AND LEDGER PAPERS.
LOUIS SNIDER'S SONS,
121 WALNUT ST., CINCINNATI.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
STEVENS' BOOKSTORE,
No. 39 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, 0.
New and Standard Books, Magazines,
Fine Stationery, Visiting Cards, Albums, Blank Books POCKET BOOKS, ENVELOPES, GLOBES, Maps, Inkstands, Etc.
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FINE NOTE PAPERS, VISITING CARDS, CARD CASES, AUTOGRAPH ALBUMS, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, POCKET BOOKS, PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, SCRAP BOOKS,
GEO.E.STEVENS &
CO.
PUBLISHERS & BOOKSELLERS.
SCHOOL
GEO. E.STEVENS & CO. 39 BOOKS & STATIONERY
REWARD CARDS, SCRAP BOOKS, CHILDREN'S BOOKS, MOTTOES and PICTURES. PENCILS AND PENS. '
THIRD & FOURTH
PRIZES FOR SCHOLARS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, GAMES,
Orders for anything in the line of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, etc., will receive prompt and careful attention. Printing and Binding carefully done.
Mail Address :
GEO. E. STEVENS,
No. 39 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, O.
KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
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ESTABLISHED 1862.
CHARLES STEWART, MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF PAPER AND STAPLE STATIONERY.
All the standard sizes, weights and qualities of the following goods constantly in stock:
Newspaper. White and Tinted Book of various shades.
Tub and Engine sized Flat Writing papers, white and colored.
Colored Cover and Poster Papers, all shades.
Enameled Cover Paper.
Glazed and Plated Label Papers.
Map and Lithograph Papers
Bond Papers. -
Plate and Chromo Papers. Tissue Manilla, all sizes.
STONE & STEWART.
PAPER
WAREHOUSE.
Tissue Papers, white and colored.
Manilla Wrapping in sheets and rolls.
Cloth and Furniture Wrap- ping in sheets and rolls.
Rag and Straw Wrapping Paper. Paper, Cotton & Jute Twine. Hemp and Flax Twine.
Flour Sacks and Paper Bags of all sizes and qualities.
Card Board and Cut Cards, Printing Ink and Printers' goods generally.
My Stationery department is well supplied with all the staple goods known to the trade.
Ruled Papers in reams and boxes in great variety.
PAPETERIES OF EVERY SIZE AND DESCRIPTION OF BOX, FROM 7c. to $2 PER BOX.
All Novelties added immediately after manufacture. AN ENDLESS VARIETY OF
Blank Books, Memorandum and Pass Books, Composition and Copy Books. ENVELOPES OF ALL SIZES,
PENCILS, PENS, PEN-HOLDERS, RUBBER BANDS, CONGRESS TIE ENVELOPES, Etc., Etc., at Manufacturers' Prices.
Correspondence solicited. Samples to responsible parties furnished free of charge.
CHARLES STEWART, 139, 141 and 143 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O.
(+ CHARLES STEWART. 43
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
STROBRIDGE CO
LITHOGRAPHERS, ENGRAVERS G AND
CHROMO PUBLISHERS,
140 RACE STREET.
BET. THIRD AND FOURTH STREETS,
CINCINNATI, O.
N. B .- Portraits, Show Posters, Bonds, Maps, Diplomas, Drafts, Certificates of Stock and Deposit, Checks, Labels, Circu- lars, etc., etc., etc., executed in the best manner, and on lowest terms.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
THE GEORGE FOX STARCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
OFFICE AND SALESROOMS :
No. 87 West Second Street, Cincinnati.
SEOANE FOX, STARCH FACTORY
The goods of this manufactory have attained the highest excellence, and are un- equaled in the world.
The following are some of our well-known brands:
REFINED PEARL OR SUPERIOR-George Fox brand.
CORN-in pound packages, 20 and 40 pound boxes-for the table.
DIAMOND GLOSS-in one pound papers-for the laundry.
DIAMOND GLOSS-in crates, 6 pound wood boxes, 72 pounds net. DIAMOND GLOSS LUMP-in bulk and 40 pound boxes. SILKEN GLOSS LUMP-in 3 pound cartoons, 16 pounds in case.
SNOW DROP-in 3 pound cartoons, 16 pounds in casc.
REFINED PEARL-barrels-for manufacturing purposes.
PULVERIZED-superior quality for Confectionery purpose and Baking Powder. Fox's NEW "IMPERIAL"-a superior quality, packed in one pound paper bags.
Our Starches have been used for FIFTY YEARS, and the quality is unsurpassed.
THE GEORGE FOX STARCH MANUFACTURING CO.,
No. 87 West Second Street.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
LEWIS H. UTZ,
CZDEALER IN
LEATHER AND SHOE GOODS, - 129 MAIN STREET, CINCINNATI, O.
OAK SOLE LEATHER, HEMLOCK SOLE LEATHER, OAK UPPER, HEMLOCK UPPER, BUFF, SPLITS, LININGS, TOPPINGS, MOROCCOS, KIDS, ALLIGATOR SKINS,
LEATHER.
HIDES & OIL.
EN & BIO LOUIS HUTZ.
FURT
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LASTINGS, DRILLS, EYELETS, CEMENT, BOOT WEBS, GOREINGS,
AWLS, NAILS, THREADS, BRISTLES, LASTS.
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CALF AND KIPS, PHILADELPHIA CALF
ETC., ETC., ETC., ETC.,
ORDERS SOLICITED AND PROMPTLY FILLED.
KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
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JOHN VAN.
L. E. ZIEGLE.
JOHN VAN & CO.
-MANUFACTURERS OF-
VAN'S PATENT WROUGHT IRON
PORTABLE HOTEL & FAMILY RANGES
52 DIFFERENT SIZES.
ARMY RANGES, ARMY HEATING STOVES, HOTEL BROILERS, CARVING TABLES, WAFFLE STOVES, BAKE OVENS,
LAUNDRY STOVES, with
Dry Room Attachment. PLAIN LAUNDRY STOVES, ROUND WATER HEATERS, For Bath and other purposes.
HAN'S
WROUGHT IRON
COOKING STOVES &
PORTABLE RANGES
10 JOHN
VAN 10
PATENT COFFEE URNS, TEA AND MILK URNS, BAR-ROOM URNS, JACKET KETTLES, CAKE GRIDDLE STOVES, COPPER WARE,
COFFEE ROASTERS,
And all kinds of Hotel Imple- ments for Culinary purposes.
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AT THE REVOLVING SIGN,
No. 10 East Fourth Street,
CINCINNATI, O.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
J. T. WARREN & CO.,
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF
FOREIGN FRUITS,
CANNED FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND FISH,
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC DRIED FRUITS & CEREALS,
MANUFACTURERS AND JOBBERS OF TOBACCOS AND CIGARS,
ESTASLISHEO1542 J.T.WARREN & CO. laporters & Jobbers of FOREIGNFRUITS & FANCY GROCERIES.
(@)J.T.WAHREN&. CO.@
PURVEYORS OF SAUCES, OLIVE OILS AND CONDIMENTS.
SPECIALISTS IN BAKING POWDERS, CANNED AND DRIED MEATS.
TOILET AND LAUNDRY SOAPS AND WASHING COMPOUNDS.
WHOLE AND GROUND SPICES & GROCERS' SUNDRIES.
GGANDE
FANCY GROCERIES,
64 & 66 W SECOND ST., Cor. of VINE, CINCINNATI, O.
KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
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ESTABLISHED 1824.
J. L. WAYNE, JR., AGENT, Scucessor to J. L. Wayne & Son, Wayne & Co. and C. & J. L. Wayne,
CUTLERY
MANUFACTURER OF FINE HARDWARE FOR DWELLINGS, Nos. 140 and 142 Main Street, CINCINNATI, O. - ALSO DEALER IN -
General Cabinet & Undertakers' Hardware.
SPECIALTIES.
A splendid assortment of Pocket and Table Cutlery.
The newest styles of Locks, Hinges, Etc.
Bailey Planes, all kinds.
Stanley Rules & Levels.
BETA
Tow, Moss and Twine.
Excelsior Glue, Etc. .
142 J.L.WA
NE &SON.140
AGENT FOR
SPECIALTIES.
Mechanics' Tools in great variety.
Table Carvers.
Butcher Supplies.
Raw Silks, Gimp, Etc.
Bronze Goods.
-DOG
WAYNE HARDWARE CO., PAWTUCKET HAIR CLOTH CO., LANGDON MITRE BOX CO., PHŒNIX CASTOR CO.
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO ESTIMATES ON TRIMMINGS FOR DWELLINGS.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN,
190 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati.
HITCHCOCK & WALDEN, Agents,
PUBLISHERS OF
THEOLOGICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS RELIGIOUS BOOKS,
And the Periodical Literature of the M. E. Church;
Also, the "Berean System" of Sabbath School Helps.
ON HAND: A large stock of books of special interest to Preachers, Pastors, Sabbath School Teachers, and Theological Students.
A varied supply of the best books adapted to Libraries, for the Home, and Sabbath School. Maps, large and small, of the Holy Land, etc., etc.
Requisites and Official Blanks for Pastors, Church Boards, and Sabbath School Officers. Sermon, Letter, Note, Plain, and Fancy Papers; Envelopes, Pens, Pencils, and other Stationery.
Call and see the stock.
HITCHCOCK & WALDEN, 190 W. FOURTH STREET, CINCINNATI.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN
190 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati.
HITCHCOCK & WALDEN, Agents.
PUBLISHING-Books published on favorable terms.
PRINTING-Books, Pamphlets, Catalogues, Minutes, etc., printed in good style and on the shortest notice.
BINDING-Books, Magazines, etc., bound in the best and latest styles. Work done by single volume or editions.
SUBSCRIPTION BOOK DEPARTMENT.
FAMILY BIBLES, and other popular selling books, supplied to agents on liberal terms.
Inquiries pertaining to any branch of our business cheerfully answered.
HITCHCOCK & WALDEN,
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
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Wheeler & Wilson's New No. 8 Family Sewing Machine, ROTARY HOOK, STRAIGHT NEEDLE, AUTOMATIC TENSION. Work Passes from the Operator. RUNS VERY LIGHT, RAPID, -AND- ALMOST NOISELESS. SOLD ON EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS.
WHEELER & WILSON'S NEW SEWING MACHINES,
Numbers 6, 7 and 8, Are Adapted to Every Grade of Manufacture of STITCHED GOODS, And Every Kind of DOMESTIC SEWING.' They are Superior to all Others in .
POINT OF SPEED, DURABILITY, PRECISION AND EASE OF OPERATION; Regularity, Strength and Beauty of Stitch; RANGE OF WORK, FACILITY OF MANAGEMENT, PERFECTION OF CONSTRUCTION AND ELEGANCE OF FINISH.
TEN EYCK
The No. 6 for LEATHER WORK of every description universally acknowl- edged to be the best.
By permission we respectfully refer to JOHN SHILLITO & CO., who are now using a large number of our New No. 8 Sewing Machines.
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TRY THE NUMBER 8.
The No. 7, for Tailoring and general Manufacturing, is Rapid, Durable and Simple.
Office and Salesrooms, No. 182 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
WILSTACH, BALDWIN & CO., PUBLISHERS, WHOLESALE BOOKSELLERS,
BLANK BOOK MAKERS,
Manufacturing and Importing Stationers, Printers, Binders and Lithographers, 141 AND 143 RACE STREET, CINCINNATI.
Blank Book Manufacturers
Jobbers of Paper Envelopes & School Books.
Publishers Booksellers &Stationers.
Wilstach Baldwin &Co.
RAILROAD PRINTING of every description. SHOW CARDS. in Colors. New and attractive designs. RAILWAY TICKETS, Coupon and Local, Plain or in Colors, consecu- tively numbered, Printed on Steel Plate Tints.
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE MANUFACTURE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES,
For RAILROADS, BANKS, CITY and COUNTY OFFICERS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, MERCHANTS and MANUFACTURERS,
Correspondence Solicited, and Estimates promptly furnished for every variety of
PRINTING, BINDING, ENGRAVING AND LITHOGRAPHING.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
ESTABLISHED 1848.
EAGLE GALVANIZED IRON CORNICE WORKS.
WITT & BROWN,
TIN AND SLATE ROOFERS,
MANUFACTURERS OF
Architectural Galvanized Iron-Work, CORNICES, DORMERS, FINIALS, WINDOW CAPS, ETC SKYLIGHTS A SPECIALTY, 144 WEST THIRD STREET, CINCINNATI, .O.
KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
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ESTABLISHED 1832.
M. WERK & CO., SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS,
Ofice and Salesroom : No. 11 Main St. Factory: Corner John & Poplar Sts.,
CINCINNATI, O.
M. WERK & CO.
SOAP & CANDLE WORKS.
DAMS, CING
M. WERK & CO.'S SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS.
The original extensive and old established manu- factory of M. Werk & Co. was destroyed by fire in 1874, and the new manufactory shown in the engrav- ing was built in 1875. It occupies a frontage of about 200 feet, and is of the same depth, and three stories in height. It is furnished with new machinery, and all of the latest and most approved appliances and apparatus for the manufacture of soap and candles on the most extensive scale. M. Werk & Co.'s Soap, formerly called German Soap (M. Werk & Co. are the original makers of this celebrated brand) -- name changed on account of imitations. This soap is
manufactured of' pure oleine, and is desirable for toilet purposes on account of its chemical purity, and is well known throughout the United States. The firm are also the originators of the pure stearic acid candles, now generally used for domestic purposes, as well as by railroads, steamboats, etc. They supply many of the most prominent railroads in the United States. They also make all the different sizes of star and adamantine candles. All candles are of full 'weight.
Price Lists sent on application to M. Werk & Co., No. 11 Main street.
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KENNY'S CINCINNATI ILLUSTRATED.
A MODEL CINCINNATI INSTITUTION.
NELSON'S BUSINESS COLLEGE,
CORNER FOURTHI AND VINE STREETS.
Business Colleges, though of comparatively recent | establislinient in this country, have long been known and recognized as occupying a distinct and important rank in the departments of education of France and Germany, if not in England. One of the first in this country was that of Geo. F. Comer, of Boston, an in- stitution which is still in existence, though its founder died some years ago. The rapidly growing wants of the great West brought others into existence, and the credit of their establishment is generally conceded to the veteran instructor, Mr. R. M. Bartlett, whose in- stitution was long and generally known as Bartlett's Commercial College of Cincinnati.
Succeeding the establishment of Bartlett's College, were those known as Gundry's, Bacon's, Head's and Smith's Mercantile Colleges, some of which were at one time liberally patronized. In 1856, Richard Nel- son, proprietor of Nelson's Business College, opened on the corner of Court and Central Avenue, an insti- tution under entirely different auspices. It had been observed by him that though the course of study of colleges of the day was admirably adapted to meet the wants of the past, it failed to meet those of the present. Most of the early students were business men, clerks, etc., or at least persons of mature age. In 1856, as now, many were boys of 14 years and up- ward, and only a small number young men from busi- ness pursuits. These required a course of study that would be more elementary, while it would be more if not strictly practical.
There was another reason why the course of study should be changed, if not improved. Originally the colleges were designed to make book-keepers, which implied that the students were persons of mature age. Then, as now, boys were not in demand as book- keepers, but, as competent clerks, might find ready employment. The new curriculum must include the necessary branches requisite to thus prepare them. Besides that, there must be drill, to fit them for the various positions in business for which their age would qualify them. Students must be familiarized with all the expeditious processes in Arithmetic, all the 'business forms in use ; writing from dictation,
filing papers, copying letters, etc. To devise a course of study adapted for such purposes, was found diffi- cult, if not impossible, unless by converting the school room into a mimature business community, which was eventually done.
In a few years, that system was so matured that it attracted the attention of teachers at home and abroad. Many of the Cincinnati principals availed themselves of the opportunity afforded them by the evening session of the college and their Saturday holiday, and others entered the college to study the system for introduction elsewhere. It was thus soon recognized as the actual business method of teaching, and in name, if not in reality, adopted by other schools.
In 1859, Nelson's College, which then went by an- other name, was removed to its present location, when the present title was assumed. The rooms were adapted to the demands of the new system, and the organization of the business community completed. The course of instruction proving not only practi- cable, but eminently practical, was intensely interest- ing. Boys and young men, who never before took to study, made rapid progress in acquiring business knowledge and book-keeping being simply the record- ing of their daily transactions, was divested of its ab- stractions.
The necessity of having vouchers to show the busi- ness transacted, called into requisition all kinds of forms, receipts, bills, invoices, notes, and drafts, bills of lading, etc., and being subject to the criticism of the teachers had to be produced in proper form, and with accuracy, while rapid calculations and expedi- tious methods of work were encouraged by competitive exercises.
And that is the system of instruction that to-day is carried out in Nelson's Business College to a greater degree of perfection than ever before. The rooms are admirably adapted to the purpose, the college cen- trally located, and an efficient staff of teachers em- ployed. Particulars regarding cost of tuition, hours of study, etc., can be had by addressing the President, Richard Nelson, or Miss Ella Nelson, secretary.
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