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Heretofore only men blowers have been em- ployed but the wonderful glass-blowing ma- chine las made such advancement in the field of competition that the company has decided to install sixty of the latest improved blowing machines the coming summer and in a very few years a man window glass blower in Lan- caster will only be spoken of as a thing of the past. The officers of this splendid busi- ness enterprise are : C. P. Cole, president, gen- eral manager and treasurer; R. F. Cole, vice president ; H. M. Sutton, secretary.
THE LANCASTER GLASS COMPANY
The Lancaster Glass Company was organ- ized by Lancaster business men in November, 1908 and a site of about five acres was secured just east of the old mill road in East Lan- caster, where the plant was located for the manufacture of flint glass, decorated table ware, lamps and many unique patterns of flint ware. The business was a pronounced success from the start because it was in the hands of experienced glass men and experts in all de- partments. The concern employs about 225 people the year around and is one of the pop- ular enterprises of the city. The capacity of the plant is from six to nine carloads of ware a week, which is shipped to all parts of the country and has the reputation of being the finest flint glass and decorated ware in the country. The officers of the company are : Dr. J. J. Silbaugh, president; J. E. Hill, vice president; L. P. Martin, secretary; I. H. Strickler, treasurer; and L. B. Martin, manager.
THE LANCASTER WINDOW GLASS COMPANY
The first window glass company to locate in the City of Lancaster was the Lancaster Window Glass Company, which erected an ex- tensive plant in East Lancaster in 1887 and
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operated what was known as pot factory. This pot factory was only in operation for a short time. In 1890 the plant was sold to Abel Smith & Co., of Pittsburg, Pa., who, after making a number of improvements, operated it in connection with their two plants at Pitts- burg until the year 1897, when the plant was sold to
THE COLUMBUS PLATE & WINDOW GLASS COMPANY
This company continued to operate the con- cern as a pot factory up until the year 1900. About this period there were new developments being made in the manufacture of window glass, in the way of furnace construction and the melting of glass. Instead of using pots, which had been the general custom all over the country, they dismantled thie pot furnaces and installed the tank furnaces, increasing the output of the plant two hundred and sixty per cent. Instead of only making six blowings per week, which was necessary in the operation of pot furnaces to allow time to fill the pots again, and make each melt, they now inelt and blow continuously, night and day. In the year 1909 the word "Plate" was dropped from the name of the company and it is now called
THE COLUMBUS WINDOW GLASS COMPANY
In 1909 in order to get the manufacture of window glass on a more scientific basis, the company built a machine which would blow window glass and do away with a large per- centage of labor, thus reducing the cost. The year 1912 finds these machines being operated successfully, and the capacity of the plant is increased twenty-five per-cent and the plant is said to be one of the most complete factories in the country today for the making of window glass. They have their own electric light and power plant, gas wells.
laboratory, etc. The officers are: Charles . Wandless, president and treasurer; F. M. Southwood, secretary; W. R. Campbell, vice president and general manager. The company employs several hundred men and has a capacity of eight to ten carloads of glass per week.
THE MOTHERWELL IRON WORKS
One of the business enterprises of Lancaster which is now a part of her past history and which the older inhabitants recall with pleasure and pride, was the old Motherwell Iron Works, which was located on the old canal bank and Zane Alley, where it manufactured shovels, farm implements and all kinds of mining tools for a period of fifteen years with rare success. It was a manufacturing plant of which not only the city was proud but the entire county felt a just pride in the successful concern and it was with no little regret when on August 10, 1882, the people saw the plant removed to Logan, Hocking County. Mr. Culver, an en- terprising citizen of the valley town, with others of his fellow citizens, having bought out the Mother wells.
The official force of this historic concern was as follows: James Motherwell, president ; Robert Dressbach, vice president and secretary ; and William Motherwell, treasurer. Of the above named, only Robert Dressbach is still living, he being now located in Florida. Mrs. Dressbach, however, spends most of her time in Lancaster at the Dressbach home on East Mulberry street. Robert Motherwell, a brother, also conected with the iron works, moved to Findlay and went into the bottling business and died there some years ago. Will- iam Motherwell located in Chicago and John Motherwell drifted to Kansas soon after the sale of the iron works, and both have been dead for a number of years. The Kelley mill
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was erected on the site of the old Motherwell Iron Works, and the bed of the old canal, which was abandoned some years ago, is now called Front Street.
LANCASTER SHOE FACTORIES
If there is one class of industry more than another to which Lancasterians point with pride it is that of making shoes and for a num- ber of years Lancaster has been famous for her shoe manufactures. There are four large and well equipped shoe factories in the city that mean more to the city of Lancaster, per- haps than all of her other factories combined. They give employment to 1,200 people approx- imately and the combined output of the fac- tories is in the neighborhood of 10,000 pairs of shoes per day. Originally the factories were known as the H. C. Godman shoe factories, but the four plants are now operated by four sep- arate companies, yet practically all under the same management.
THE A. GETZ SHOE COMPANY
The A. Getz Shoe Company was the pioneer shoe concern in the city and was organized in 1889 locating a small factory on Forest Rose Avenue, which afterward grew and prospered and today employs 175 people and turns out 1,750 pairs of shoes daily. The officers are F. A. Miller, president; E. S. Petigrew, vice president; E. E. Lerch, secretary; and H. J. Kaufman, treasurer.
THE LANCASTER SHOE COMPANY
The Lancaster Shoe Company was organized in 1894 and erected a large two-story brick plant on North Columbus street on the site of the Judge Brasee residence which was de- stroyed by a natural gas explosion in 1893. The plant employs 275 people and has a capa- city of 2,400 pairs of shoes per day. The offi-
cial force is F. A. Miller, president; E. S. Petigrew, vice president; E. E. Lerch, secre- tary; and H. J. Kaufman, treasurer.
THE FAIRFIELD SHOE CO.
The largest of the several shoe factories is the Fairfield Shoe Company, which was organ- ized in 1897 and located first on West Main street where it operated till 1901, when it moved into its splendid large, three-story brick plant on North Columbus street, opposite the Lancaster Company's plant. It employs 500 people and has a capacity of 4,500 pairs of finely finished shoes per day. In this plant is located and equipped one of the finest and most complete private electric-power plants in the country and from it is supplied all of the electrical power and light for all of the shoe factories. Its massive engines and machinery equipment are wonderful models of power and mechanical ingenuity. F. A. Miller is presi- dent of this concern : E. S. Petigrew, vice presi- dent; and C. S. Hutchinson, secretary and treasurer.
THE OHIO SHOE CO.
The last shoe company to organize was the Ohio Shoe Company, which located on West Main street in 1900 but moved in 1910 to its more commodious three-story pressed brick quarters on West Mulberry street, adjoining the Fairfield Shoe Company's plant. It em- ploys 150 people and manufactures over 1,200 pairs of shoes every day. The officers of this company are the same as those of the Lan- caster and the A. Getz companies.
George F. Lerch was for a number of years a prime factor in the Lancaster shoe manu- facture and was manager of the Lancaster plant for several years before he died in March, 1908. After his death Mr. John Schmidt, who has been identified with the business from the
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first and is considered one of the best shoe men in the country, was promoted to general man- ager of the entire system of shoe factories and well he has succeeded in his responsible posi- tion with the intelligent and never tiring aid of Secretary Hutchinson, and on the shoulders of the two men rests largely the weight of re- sponsibility in conducting these splendid Lan- caster enterprises.
HOTELS
Lancaster's hotel accommodations keep pace with the demands of the growing city. It has two leading hostelries-first class and popular with the public. These houses are well kept and well managed.
Hotel Martens has long been a popular and successful hotel. It has been under the care- ful management of Mr. T. E. Kraemer for the past two years and enjoys a fine trade.
Hotel Mithoff is also a first class, up-to-date and successful hotel. It has 75 rooms. It has a good location in the heart of the business part of the city, and near the inter-urban station. Messrs. Elmer Rubke and Clem Yonk have been efficient managers for the past five years. The chief clerk is Mr. Ralph Bitler.
Another excellent house is : The Ohio Hotel, Mr. N. W. Tipple, proprietor. This is one of the popular houses of the city. The Hillside Hotel, of which Mr. William Goetz is the care- ful and shrewd manager, enjoys a large and lucrative patronage.
The Kirn Hotel is managed by Simon Lape. This is a very widely known hotel, for it oc- cupies the same place where the old Tallmadge House stood. It has a good share of the public patronage.
The Fairfield Hotel is under the control of Philip Chapman. This hostelry enjoys a good trade.
In addition to this list there are a goodly
number of boarding houses and excellent res- taurants.
LANCASTER'S FIRST HOTEL
General George Sanderson tells us in his "Recollections" that Rudolph Pitcher, in 1800, erected a log cabin on the northwest corner of the Public Square and Broad street, and that he kept tavern there for two years. In 1802 he sold out to Peter Reber. He then erected a more commodious building on the southwest corner of the Public Square. This building was square, and had a shingle roof-a rare thing at that time. Here at "Pitcher's,' the public was "dined and wined," for the big sign over the entrance announced "Entertainment for Horse and Man." Everybody was made to feel a royal welcome in that "Waldorf-As- toria" of the early days of Lancaster.
LANCASTER'S CLASSIFIED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES
Agricultural Implements
Eagle Machine Co. Goldcamp, Jos. H. & Co. Hocking Valley Mfg. Co.
Martens Hardware Co. Winter Hardware Co., The Frank.
Amusement Places.
Chestnut Street Theater. Edisonia, The. Exhibit Theater. Gem Theater.
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Architects.
Stewart, C. K. Vorys, I.
Artists.
McCandlish, W. B.
Attorneys.
Acton, F. M.
Belt, H. C.
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Brasee, C. D. Courtright, C. W. Courtright, T. T. Cunningham, Geo. S. Daugherty, M. A.
Davidson, W. Deffenbaugh, J. W.
Dolson & Dolson.
Drinkle, H. C. (Deceased Apr. 4, 1912) Ewing, Geo. W. Henry, J. K. Kiefaber, A. B. Kirn, Edw. G.
Littrell, J. H.
McCleery, C. W.
McCleery, Jas. W.
McClenaghan, W. T.
Martin, W. K. Miller, Geo. C.
Mithoff, A. W.
Moss, G. W.
Myers, Olof E.
Pickering & Pickering.
Radcliff, C. A.
Reeves, J. G.
Rutter, E. C.
Shell, Brooks E.
Silbaugh, L. G.
Sites, J. S.
Snider, Van A.
Strickler, Chas. M.
Tobin, J. A.
Automobiles.
Anderson, H. M.
Automobile Garages.
Anderson, H. M. Hensel, Wm.
Automobile and Bicycle Supplies. Lancaster Auto & Cycle Supply Co.
Bakeries.
Bauman Co., The A.
Eberlein, C. T. Lee, Mrs. C. E. Model Bakery. Weis, P.
Banks.
Fairfield National Bank.
Farmers & Citizens Bank.
Hocking Valley National Bank.
Lancaster National Bank.
Barbers.
Broadway Tonsorial Parlor.
Bumbaugh, W. C.
Byrd, J. M.
Campfield, Lewis.
Carlowe & Nixon.
Cleveland, Ed.
Day, H. R.
Franklin, R.
Gardner, J. H.
Gobel, J. H.
Harris, S. H.
Hollenbaugh, Wm.
Hoyman, O.
Kern, H. T.
Lloyd, R. A.
Mithoff Barber Shop.
Palace Barber Shop.
Randall, R.
Sapp, J.
Tibbs, Fred.
Bicycle Repairers.
Epley, J. W. Lutz, G.
Bill Posters and Distributors. Columbus Bill Posting Co., Columbus, O. Billiards and Pool.
Carlowe & Nixon. Snoke, Oliver.
WALNUT STREET, BREMEN
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M. E. CHURCH, BREMEN
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BREMEN
PUBLIC SCHOOL, BREMEN
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Blacksmiths.
Baumgardner, J. M. Deeds, F. E. Netushill, A. Fricker, J. H. Glaser, John J.
Lacey, J. M. Nisley, S.
Prather, W.
Reynolds, T.
Sims, H. F.
Souslin & Savage.
Switzer, J. W.
Thomas, A. C.
Vanhorn & Weidner. Weiss, F. X.
Boarding Houses.
Hall, Mrs. T. H. Hoffman, Mrs. V. Weber, M. F.
Books and Stationery.
Outcalt & Co.
Box Manufacturers.
Lancaster Paper Box Co.
Brewers.
Becker Brewing Co., The.
Brick Manufacturers.
Cowden, G. E. Main. Lancaster Brick & Tile Co.
Brokers.
Rex Commission Co. Ruff, L. E.
Builders' Supplies.
Carter, H. Goldcamp, Jos. H. & Co. Martens Hardware Co. Winter Hardware Co.
Building and Loan Associations.
Equitable Savings L. & B. Co.
Eureka Savings Loan & Bldg. Co.
Fairfield Savings & Loan Co. New Plan Savings & Loan Co.
People's Savings, B. & L. Co.
Perpetual Savings & Loan Co. Square Deal B. & L. Co.
Building and Paving Block Manufacturers. Crook, J. C. Business Colleges.
Columbia Commercial University. Carbon Manufacturers. National Carbon Co.
Carpets, Rugs, Etc.
Bletzacker Furniture Co. Woodin, C. W. & Co. Carpet Weavers and Cleaners. Brenner Bros.
Carriage Manufacturers and Repairers.
Dietz Bros.
Geiser, J. E.
Lancaster Carriage Co. Sears, J. H.
China, Glass and Queensware.
Everett Bros.
Gardner & Hughes. Stewart, J. W. Syndicate, The.
Cigars and Tobaccos. Atkinson Cigar Co. Lancaster Cigar Store. Shallenberger, T. Stukey Cigar Co. (wholesale).
Clothiers.
Cannon-Kennedy Co. Famous, The. Mattox, J. -
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Miller, Gerhard & Co. Miller, J. H. Miller's Peter Sons.
Rising, Rudolph. Vogue Hat Shop, The.
Temple of Fashion.
Top, The.
Coal, Lime and Cement.
Carter, H. Snyder, L. J.
Confectioners.
Alps, The.
Antill, B. F.
Cochran, J. W.
Hamilton, W. O. & Co.
McNeill & Son.
Marcuson, A.
Pfadt, J. A.
Peters, A. L.
Rockey, C. I.
Contractors.
Berry, E. J.
Blum, C. A.
Brown, G. H.
Childs, J. C.
Clover, J. B.
Crook, J. C.
Derry, R. H.
Duncan, R.
Graham, E. C.
Henry, R. F. Karns, J. W.
Kneller, H. E.
Kober, W. H.
Littrell, E. D.
Littrell, J. W.
Littrell, S.
Mauger, M. Moore, F. W. Mowery, A. F. Rising, K. H.
Ritchey, F. Robinson, W. J. Sharp, J. H.
Stahl, W. L.
Strachan, Wm.
Van Gundy, J. D.
Ward, John.
Wlison, J. K.
Wooster, W.
Dentists.
Graham, W. C.
Miller, D. H.
O'Grady, L. H.
Outcalt, C. W.
Palmeter, M., Trout Bldg.
Peters, R. Ray.
Repass, E. C.
Scott & Sons.
Shadrack, W. E.
Stover, J. C.
Struckman, F. T.
Stukey, J. H.
Stukey, J. J.
Dressmakers.
Boler, Mrs. L.
McFarland, Mrs. C.
Macklin, Miss E.
Osborn, Mrs. Mary E.
Rippley, E.
Thomas, Mrs. A.
Tittler, Lina.
Druggists.
Brink, H. W.
Davidson, J. A.
Eyman, L. E.
Hyde & Ward.
Reed & Walters.
Sexauer Bros.
Steinman, P. D. & Co. Toohey, F. M. & Co.
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Van Allen, W. S. Wetzel, G. H.
Dry Goods.
Bininger, J. F. Hickle, Geo. M. Hughey & Co.
Stevenson, R. E.
Woodin, C. W. & Co.
Electric Light Companies. Lancaster Electric Co.
Express Companies.
Adams Express Co. Southern Express Co.
Five and Ten Cent Stores. Kirby, F. M. & Co.
Florists.
Gravett, W. E. Schneider, V. A.
Flour Mills.
Mokena Mills.
West Side Hominy Co.
Deeds, A. & Son.
Fruits, Nuts, Etc.
City Fruit Store. Antill, B. F. Marcuson, A. Phadt, J. A.
Funeral Directors.
Bletzacker, Ed. R. Getz, Ferd W. Stropel & Sheridan.
Furniture.
Bletzacker Furniture Co. Stropel, E. C. Union Furniture Co.
Gas Companies. Lancaster Gas Co., City Hall.
Glass Manufacturers.
Cole Glass Co.
Columbus Plate & Window Glass Co. Hocking Glass Co. Ohio Flint Glass Co.
Glove Manufacturers.
Martin Mfg. Co. Grain and Feed.
Allen, R.
Mokena Mills.
Ruble Feed & Grain Co.
Short, J. N.
Teel, C. A. & Co.
West Side Hominy Co.
Grocers.
Acker, C. L.
Altfater, David.
Andrews, W. E.
Awalt, S.
Bauman, Co., The A.
Bierly, G. W.
Bininger, J. F.
Bonner, W. H.
Brown, G. F.
Carter, J.
Daugherty, J. E.
Deeds, N.
De Long.
Denton & Sheets.
Dille, S.
Donley, G. W.
Foreman, A. J. & Co.
Garrison, W.
Greer, V. A.
Harrison, J. J.
Hoffman, G. H. Keller, Christ.
Kent, E.
Knotts, H.
Lawrence, G. W.
Lehman, D. C. McCleery Bros.
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Mast, Chas. E. Morrow, W. H. Moyer, C. Park Grocery. Pursell, L. H.
Rickette, L. W. Rockey, H. T. & Son. Rutherford & Crawford.
Schleicher, E. P.
Schorr, J. & Son. Shonting, J. M.
Short, W. J.
Smith, C. L.
Snider, J. D.
Snyder, L. J.
Southgate, W. T.
Spires, C. W.
Stoll, G. Tarpjey, F. A.
Tooill, O. L.
Wacker, W. F.
Welsh, C. E.
Whitely, J. C.
Wooster, H. W.
Zeigler, G.
Zimmerman, H. Zink, J. H.
Hardware.
Goldcamp, Jos. H. & Co.
Martens Hardware Co.
Winter Hardware Co., The Frank.
Harness.
Henn, J. A. Mitchell, H. F. Rogers, J. T. Hospitals.
Park St. Hospital.
Hotels.
Betz House. Commercial Hotel. Fairfield House.
Hillside, The. Hotel Martens. Kirn Hotel. Mithoff Hotel. Ohio, The.
Ice Manufacturers. Becker Brewing Co., The.
Insurance.
Barr, J. C.
Clarke, Joshua.
Crumley, C. M.
Lafferty, A. C.
Matt Bros.
Matt, Geo.
Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.
Prudential Life Ins. Co.
Smith, A. R.
Towson, Chas. H.
Uhl, J. L.
Union Central Life Ins. Co.
Jewelers.
Bininger, J. D.
Boving, H. R.
Pearsall, Theodore.
Riebe, C. C.
Stein, T. M. & Son.
Wendell, A. L.
Ladies' Furnishings.
De Lay, M. L.
Denny Co., The.
Laundries.
Excelsior Laundry.
Hiett, E. D.
Hop Sing. White Star Laundry.
Leather Board Manufacturers.
Lancaster Leather Co.
Livery, Feed and Sales Stables. Bush, T. M.
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Grim Bros.
Grimes Livery.
Hone & Kull.
Metler, E. E.
Mithoff Livery Stables.
Nixon, P.
Straley, Jas.
Thimmes, Henry.
Loans.
Capitol Loan Co.
State Loan Co. (Columbus, O.).
Lumber.
Darfus, J.
DeLancey, E.
Giesy H. H. & Bro.
Orman, J. B. & Bros.
West Side Lbr. & Mfg. Co.
Machine Shops.
Altens Foundry & Machine Co. Kanode, J. J.
Marble and Granite.
Bloom, W. D.
Danison Monumental Works.
La Ross, J. D.
Meat Markets.
Bauman, C.
Graf & Huston.
Gronbach, C.
Hoskins, H. P.
Kauffman, G. W.
Rugh, B. F.
Schneider, C. F.
Sherburn, C. H.
Thimmes Bros.
Weiland, N. H.
Merchandise Brokers.
City Sales Agency. Archer & Archer.
Merchant Tailors.
Cannon-Kennedy Co.
Durain, L.
Fagan, E.
Miller, Gerhard & Co.
Miller, J. J.
Miller, F. J.
Miller, J. H.
Miller's, Peter, Sons.
Radebaugh, W. H. & Son.
Rising, R.
Trout, H. G.
Vorys, H.
Milliners.
Benadum, Mrs. M. E.
Garside, S. W.
Hickle, S. M.
Hodgison Sisters.
Horseman, Mrs. Clara.
Hummel & Co.
Hughey & Co.
Norris, Lulu.
Smith, Mrs. G. B.
Woodin, C. W. & Co.
Vogue Hat Shop, The.
Music Teachers.
Coen, Rilla.
Deaver, A. V.
Ginder, M.
Henley, J. M.
Jackson, Pearl.
Miesse, Mrs. B.
Miesse, Gabriel (composer).
Martin, Jane. Miller, Evelyn.
Nutter, Myrtle.
Schneider, Ida H.
Taylor, Mary G.
Wolf, Mrs. F. .
Wright, Mrs. A. O.
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News Depots.
City News Agency.
Newspapers.
Fairfield County Democrat (weekly).
Lancaster Daily Eagle. Lancaster Gazette (daily and weekly).
Ohio Eagle (weekly).
Notaries Public. (See also Attorneys.)
Thomas, S. Towson, C. H. Nurses.
Daisy, Mrs.
Mayes, Mrs. Mollie.
Johnston, Olive.
Miller, E.
Park Street Hospital.
Taylor, Mrs. F.
Wolfe, Mrs. E.
Oil and Gas Operators and Producers.
Central Contracts and Finance Co.
Lupher Bros.
Morrison, J. M.
Shaw, P. K. & Co.
Young, C. A.
Oil and Grease Compounds.
Fairfield Grease and Oil Co.
Opera Houses.
Chestnut Street Opera House.
Opticians. (See also Jewelers.)
Barr, F. R.
Oculists and Aurists.
Samson, Dr. W. S.
Paints, Glass, Oils and Varnishes. Goldcamp, Jos. H. & Co. Feigley, Z.
Martens Hardware Co. Scovell Decorating Co. Winter Hardware Co.
Photographers.
Minton, B. H.
Moore's Art Gallery.
Tobias' Studio. Thompson, W. J.
Physicians and Surgeons.
Alfred, C. N.
Axline, C. G.
Axline, J. H.
Beery, G. O.
Beery, G. W.
Berry, Reuben F.
Boerstler, G. W.
Brinksman, G. F.
Chapman, L. J.
Farley, J. T.
Goss, C. W.
Guthrie, A. L.
Harman, G. A.
Hazleton, H. M.
Hershberger, J. P.
Lantz, J. M.
Leiter, J. H., osteopath.
Long, J. H., osteopath.
Mckenzie, C. D.
Miesse, G.
Miller, S. A. D.
Mondhank, R. W.
O'Grady, G. W.
Plum, H. R.
Rauch, E. P.
Rhoads, J.
Roller, G. W.
Samson, H. M.
Samson, W. S.
Silbaugh, J. J.
Smith, R. H.
Stnkey, F. P.
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Stukey, J. M. Trout, J. Frances.
Pianos and Organs.
Kane, W. M. Rockey, J. W. H. Sparks, A. M.
Pictures and Picture Frames.
Bletzacker Art Co. Scovell Decorating Co. Tobias Studio.
Planing Mills.
Darfus, J.
DeLancy, J.
Orman, J. B. & Bros. West Side Lumber & Mfg. Co.
Plumbers, Steam and Gas Fitters. Ash, H. Gesling-Gordon Co. Lutz Bros. McManamy, J. Miller, G. W. Shaw & Hale.
Printers, Book and Job.
Democrat Printing Co.
Dudley-Reynolds Co.
Dunn Printing Co. Eagle, The Ohio. Gazette, The Lancaster.
Standard Colortype Co. Wilkinson, G. W.
Railroads.
C. & M. V. Ry., Lawrence, bet. Broad and High.
H. V. Ry., depot, Lawrence, bet. Broad and High.
Railways, Electric. Lancaster Traction & Power Co. Scioto Valley Traction Co.
Real Estate.
Archer & Archer.
Bailey, S. A.
Barr, J. C.
Basore, G.
Bowers, F. E.
Fulkerson, F.
Getz, A. Kane, J. H.
Smith, D. F.
Strigle, B. F.
Stukey, N.
Thomas, S. & Co.
Towson, Chas. H.
Uhl. J. L.
Restaurants.
Abbey Cafe, The.
Eagle Restaurant.
Gordon, W.
Hettinger, Ed.
Model Restaurant.
Shue, M.
Wyman Restaurant.
Roofing.
Fox, C. S.
Gardner & Hughes.
Kerns, E. O.
Martens Hardware Co.
McManamys.
Sewing Machines.
Singer Sewing Mach. Co.
White Sewing Mach. Co. Shoe Manufacturers.
Fairfield Shoe Co.
Getz Shoe Co.
Lancaster Shoe Co. Ohio Shoe Co. Shoemakers and Repairers.
Ely, S. A. Muckensturm & Son.
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New Method Shoe Repr. Co. Poling, H.
Shoes.
Denny, J. L. & Co.
Joos, W. E. & Co.
Kesinger, A. J. McShane, John.
Mayer Bros.
Stevenson, R. E.
Stock Foods.
Rempe, T. J. Stoves and Tinware.
Fox, C. S.
Gardner & Hughes. Kern, E. O.
Telegraph Companies. Western Union Telegraph Co.
Telephone Companies. Central Union Telephone Co. Lancaster Telephone Co.
Upholsterers.
Clover, J. V. Shinn, A. B.
Veterinary Surgeons.
Edmund, F. L. Thomas, J. E. Wendelken, G. W.
Wall Paper.
Bininger, E. & Sons.
Feigley, Z., wall paper, paints, etc.
Outcalt & Co.
Scovel Decorating Co.
Wood Mantels.
Bletzacker Furniture Co.
Woolen Mills.
Lancaster Woolen Mills. Maddock Textile Co.
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CHAPTER X
BANKS AND BANKING.
The Bank in History-The Fairfield National Bank of Lancaster-The Lancaster National Bank-The Farmers and Citizens Bank of Lancaster-The Hocking Valley National Bank of Lancaster-The Farmers and Merchants Bank Co. of Amanda-The First National Bank of Baltimore-The Bank of Basil-The Millersport Bank Co .- The First National Bank of Bremen-The Bremen Bank Co .- The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Carroll-The Pickerington Bank-The Pleasantville Bank-The Rushville Banking Co .- The Bank of Sugar Grove-Bank Notes.
THE BANK IN HISTORY
The word "bank" is of Greek origin. In that language it means a bench or table for changing money. The word "bankrupt" is of Italian origin, as in Florence the term Banca Rotta meant "broken bench," hence a bankrupt had his bench broken. The first bankers sat behind a little bench on the open street with their money piled upon the bench in front of them. This was their "bank," and when their money was lost, then their bench was said to be broken from which comes our term "bank- rupt."
There are three great functions which the bank of today performs, viż., the receipt of deposits, the making of discounts, and the issue of notes. For the last named, a charter is gen- erally granted at the present time, though in earlier days, and especially in England, private banks and banking firms could issue notes. It is possible, however, to group all the duties of the bank under two heads-lenders and bor- rowers. Their loanable funds consist of their
own capital, and that of their depositors. Their profits arise from the payment to them of in- terest on loans. The origin of banking goes back to antiquity. The modern banker is gen- erally a dealer in credit, while in ancient times he was a mere custodian of other people's money, and a buyer and dealer of foreign moneys. The first credit instrument handled by the early bankers appears to have been a bill of exchange. The historians find, by aid of the explorers, the bill of exchange in use in Assyria, thousands of years before the birth of Christ. The same was true in Athens and Rome, though not quite so early as in Assyria. The profits in those early days seem to have come almost entirely from commissions upon deposits. Livy first mentions (B. C. 350) this system in banking and it is frequently referred to in Latin literature of a later time. The great insecurity of all kinds of property during the Middle Ages almost destroyed the systeni of banking. In fact it was reduced to that of mere money changing.
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