History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Part 10

Author: Aaron R. Van Cleaf
Publication date: 1906
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Number of Pages: 923

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though the junior member of the firm died on May 26, 1905, the senior member retains the same firm name as before. Mr. Finkel has been associated with all the firms named above, either as clerk or partner, since the founding of the business in 1870.

Friedman's Bazaar, located at Nos. 121-123 West Main street, was established by Benjamin Friedman, in 1888. He started his business where Katz Brothers are now located, but two years later removed to the Parrett Build- ing. In 1895 Mr. Friedman moved to his present location. He carries a large and varied stock and gives employment to 22 salespeople.

Wilkes' Cash Store, located on West Main street, was established in 1883 by Wilkes & Meeker, who continued the business for seven years, when Mr. Wilkes -purchased his part- ner's interest and carried on the business under the name of A. C. Wilkes until 1897, when he adopted the trade title of Wilkes' Cash Store. The store building which he purchased in 1900, is commodious, being three stories in height in the front and one in the rear, the ground dimensions being 50 by 115 feet. Twelve salespeople are employed.

Drugs .- The oldest drug-store in Circle- ville is that conducted under the name of George H. Fickardt & Son, on West Main street, which was established in 1830 by Dr. Erastus Webb. In 1839 George H. Fickardt engaged as a clerk in Dr. Webb's store and shortly afterward became a partner. At a subsequent date, Dr. Webb's interest was pur- chased by J. A. Troup, and the firm became Troup & Fickardt. After some years, Dr. Marcus Brown bought Mr. Troup's interest and the firm then became George H. Fickardt & Company. Thus it continued until the death of Dr. Brown, in 1882, when Mr. Fickardt became sole proprietor, remaining such until 1886, when he admitted his son, F. L. Fickardt, as a partner, when the firm became. George H. Fickardt & Son. The senior member of the firm died in 1896 and F. L. Fickardt became sole proprietor, but has retained the old name in honor of his father.

Joseph G. Wilder is the proprietor of a drug-store, whose history goes back as far as 1849, when Dr. Wayne Griswold and W. W.

Ballard, under the firm name of Griswold & Ballard, established the Pickaway Drug Store. Dr. Griswold retired from the firm in 1865, and from that year, until his death, Septem- ber 21, 1882, Ballard conducted the business. E. D. Bryant & Company (E. D. Moore be- ing the "Company") then had the store for a short time until the death of Mr. Bryant, when it was disposed of, in 1885, to William J. Weaver, from whom the present proprietor, who had learned the business under W. W. Ballard, purchased it two years later.

Krimmel & Hamilton, pharmacists, are proprietors of a first-class drug-store. William L. Krimmel learned the drug business and then purchased the interest of the late John L. Krimmel, and is now in partnership with Frank Hamilton. The business at the present stand, Main and Court streets, was established by Evans & Krimmel.

George F. Grand-Girard has been in the drug business here since October 1, 1883, when he purchased his brother's store, which at an early date had been conducted by Chester A. Olds.

J. R. Noecker conducts his drug business on North Court street, where he has been lo- cated since January, 1901. He established the business in May, 1896.

Jewelry .- The oldest established jewelry firm in Circleville is that of T. K. Brunner & Son, which was established in 1852 by Thomas K. Brunner, who purchased the business of David McHenry in that year. The first place of business was on West Main street, on the site of Darst's printing office. Mr. Brunner remained alone in the business until 1889, when he admitted his son, Fred B., to partnership. The senior member of the firm died in 1899, but the old firm style is retained. The loca- tion of the business has been several times changed. Its first removal was to the present site of Germain Joseph's clothing establish- ment, where it was continued until a new build- ing was erected there, when Mr. Brunner re- moved to the Odd Fellows' Block and occupied No. 105 East Main street for about 25 years. In 1905 removal was made to the present com- modious and well-appointed quarters.

L. C. Butch & Son, jewelers, have been at

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their present location since 1889. The business was established by L. C. Butch, on the present site of Wilkes' Cash Store, in 1883. Mr. Butch continued alone in the business until 1895, when he admitted his son, Leonard M., to a partnership. The founder of the house died in 1902, but the old name is still retained.

E. Sensenbrenner established his jewelry business in 1894 at his home on Clinton street. Later he was located at other points in the city, finally removing to his present fine quarters on West Main street in April, 1906.

Clothing .- Germain Joseph, who is one of the best known clothing dealers of Circleville. engaged in business here in 1892 and has been located at the same stand on West Main street ever since. He keeps a full line of men's ready- to-wear apparel.

Mack Parrett conducts the oldest estab- lished clothing store in the city. The busi- ness was founded in 1868 by Frank Bloom. In 1870, it was moved from its original loca- tion, in the Curl Block, on East Main street, to where it is now situated-on West Main- Mr. Parrett becoming manager soon after the removal. In 1887 he purchased the business; he has owned the building since 1878.

Katz Brothers, clothiers, conduct a large business in men's clothing and furnishings, which was established in 1904. They are lo- cated at Court and Main streets.

Simon Brown is the proprietor of a cloth- ing, boot and shoe business, which he estab- lished in 1891. He has been at his present stand on East Main street since 1901.

Hats and Furnishings .- The firm of J. Miller & Son conducts an extensive business in hats and men's furnishings. A hat business was established at the present stand, in 1849, by Miller & Burns, which subsequently became Miller & Wentworth, then Miller & Schultz and still later, Miller & Clark. In 1866, Will- iam W. Miller, son of John Miller, was taken in as a partner, and the firm name has since then been J. Miller & Son, although the senior member died in 1877. At his father's death, William W. Miller came into full possession and to the original line of hats he added the feature of men's furnishings. He also en- enlarged and modernized the building, which

had been purchased by Miller & Burns in 1849, by constructing an addition of 30 feet in the rear, and putting in a complete new front. The father of the present proprietor was a practical hatter and in the early days the manufacture of hats was carried on. From the inception of the business, the house has dealt in raw skins, buying them from local hunters and forwarding them to New York. Formerly this was a very important branch of the busi- ness.

Boots and Shoes .- Among the oldest boot and shoe houses is that of John S. Ritt, whose business was established on East Main street, in 1864, by George Van Houten, who con- ducted it until 1891, when it was sold to George W. Inskeep. Mr. Ritt entered into partner- ship and the firm became Inskeep & Ritt, which continued until April 1, 1896, when Mr. Ins- keep sold his interest to Mr. Ritt, who has since continued alone.

In 1871 the late Joseph B. Ambler estab- lished a shoe business on West Main street, which is now owned and conducted by C. K. Howard. After Mr. Ambler died, his widow continued the business until she disposed of it to Atkinson & Hedges. Mr. Hedges died and Mr. . Atkinson carried on the business alone for 13 years. Mr. Howard acted as his man- ager for six years and, on the death of Mr. Atkinson, in 1899, he purchased the business, which he has successfully conducted ever since.

The boot and shoe business owned by A. D. Schumm was established by C. A. Hel- wagen, who sold out to George Bowers, who was succeeded by Christian Roof and he by Charles Kemmler. In 1876 Mr. Schumm came into possession.

In 1904 the shoe business of J. F. Mader was established on East Main street by the pres- ent proprietor, who has been very successful. There are other smaller firms, but the ones mentioned control the bulk of the trade.

Books and Stationery .- Hiram Cook first engaged in his present line of business in 1873, when he established a news stand. In 1876 he opened a regular book store and since 1902 he has been at his present place of business on West Main street.

Lawrence Weldon is the proprietor of a

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well-appointed book and stationery store, lo- cated on South Court street. The business was established in 1892 by Ludwig & Weldon. Mr. Weldon became sole proprietor in 1894 and has been at his present stand since 1893.

Hamilton's Five and Ten Cent Store .- A five and ten cent store, established by a man named Wilbarger, came into the possession of Aaron Hamilton in 1888. Mr. Hamilton con- tinued to conduct the business at the old stand for about six years, and then opened up a store of the same kind, at No. 110 West Main street, continuing the operation of both stores up to the time of his death, in 1903. The business responsibilities were then assumed by his widow and son, William, who combined the two stores, retaining the stand at No. 110 West Main street and the business has been since continued. under the firm name of N. G. & W. G. Ham- ilton.

Musical Instruments .- Carl F. Seitz has been engaged in business here since 1891 hav- ing succeeded A. H. Neuding in that year. He sells several makes of pianos and organs and all varieties of musical instruments.

Notions .- Charles Steinberger has con- ducted a general notion store since 1892, when he established the business. He carries a com- plete line of notions, cutlery, queensware, etc., and occupies a store room 20 by 70 feet in dimensions.

Millinery .- The millinery business of Rea Brown was established in 1903 at the present place of business on West Main street. A line of Singer sewing machines is also carried.

Spectacles and Eye Glasses .- H. P. Lor- bach, scientific optician, was graduated at Cleveland, Ohio, under Dr. Julius King in 1888. He established his business in 1886 and for the two years preceding his graduation did prescription work. He has a complete outfit for grinding all kinds of glasses and receives work from adjoining States.

Sporting Goods .- C. M. Titus, whose store is located at No. 156 West Main street, has been in business here for the last five years and carries a very complete line of sporting goods, guns, ammunition, bicycles, etc.

Crockery and Glassware .- Otis D. Mader

engaged in this business seven years ago. He is located in the Odd Fellows' Block on East Main street, where he carries a well-selected line of crockery, queensware, glassware, cut glass and silverware.

Confectionery .- In the manufacture of confectionery. Circleville has several houses which have kept the standard of goods very high and for years have been household names. This is particularly the case with the confec- tionery owned and conducted by G. F. Wittich, who, since he established the business in 1839, has been the leader in the manufacture of ice cream and candies. This business was com- menced on North Court street, where Mr. Wit- tich, in partnership with his brother, F. F. Wittich, conducted a fancy bakery. In 1842 they removed to the circle and there continued in business until 1857, when the business was established in the present quarters at No. 105 West Main street, where Mr. Wittich has an establishment thoroughly equipped for every line of his business.

J. P. Antill. who conducts an ice cream factory on East Franklin street, established his business here in 1899 and commands a large and very satisfactory trade. He supplies a large part of Circleville and also has the bulk of the trade at Ashville, Williamsport, New Holland. Stoutsville, Yellow Bud and other nearby points. He has an average daily sale of 50 gallons of ice cream. During the winter seasons he is engaged mainly in the manufac- ture and jobbing of choice candies. The house has an established reputation for the purity of its goods. A retail store is conducted in the City Building.

The Circleville Candy Kitchen was estab)- lished at its present stand, in 1901, by its pres- ent proprietors, Maniskas Brothers, who manu- facture all the ice cream and candies they sell. Their business is in a flourishing condition.

Groceries .- Emanuel S. Neuding, who is one of the leading grocers of Circleville, was trained in the grocery business for 10 years prior to 1870, when he formed a partnership with William B. Christy, under the firm name of Neuding & Christy. After two years of business, Mr. Neuding purchased his partner's

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interest and has continued as sole proprietor ever since.

Herman M. Goldfredrick became his father's partner in the grocery business imme- diately after leaving school. His father, C. R. Goldfredrick, established the present house in 1862, and continued to deal in staple and fancy groceries here until 1900, since which year Herman M. Goldfredrick has been sole proprietor.

Jerome Sapp, an extensive dealer in staple and fancy groceries, embarked in the business for himself in 1891. In 1894 he located at his present stand in the Pythian Castle.

James J. Egan, another large dealer in staple and fancy groceries, has been in the business here since 1879.

Jacob Merz, whose grocery business has always been located at the corner of Watt and Pickaway streets, enjoys a large and profitable patronage. For two years he was trained in the store of C. R. Goldfredrick.

Noah A. Warner, one of the representative grocers of Circleville, has been at the same lo- cation for the past 18 years. The business was established by Elias Rife, who carried it on for about 15 years. After several business changes, it came into the possession of Pontious & Morris, from whom Mr. Warner purchased it.

Frank X. Lynch, who conducts a successful grocery business on West Main street, came into the possession of the business in 1904, upon the death of his father, J. H. Lynch, who had established it in 1874.

Duffy Brothers, an enterprising grocery firm, made up of C. G. and L. G. Duffy, es- tablished their present business on West Main street, in March, 1895. They employ three clerks and run one delivery wagon.

S. E. Hosler conducts a grocery business on West Main street, which he purchased from S. J. Lutz in 1899.

Roth Brothers operate the Cash Grocery, located on West Main street. This business was founded by H. E. Langdon & Company ; later, an interest was purchased by L. L. Creasey, when the firm became a stock com- pany, known as the Langdon-Creasey Com-

; any. The business was taken over by the court, in 1904. and was purchased by Roth Brothers, of Cincinnati. Charles Hall is the manager.

Among the other retail houses may be mentioned: George F. Presler, Thomas & Stout. C. & E. Wolf, Albert Dodd, George smith, E. E. Root. Samuel Holdren, W. E. Hampp. Robert Pickens & Son, George W. Snyder, Charles E. Stocklen, P. M. Presler, W. H. Kinney, Daniel Dumm, T. N. Caskey, F. A. Sells and J. F. Jeffries. Of these, Al- ! ert Dodd enjoys what is, perhaps, the largest trade in the city.

Wholesale Grocery .- The wholesale gro- very business conducted at Circleville by the firm of W. J. Weaver & Son was established inly 1, 1886, by William J. Weaver and F. M. : hulze. They conducted the business as a part- nership until January 1, 1899, when Mr. Weaver purchased Mr. Shulze's interest and at 1 le same time took his son into partnership. the firm becoming as it is at present. The son had been, prior to this. the bookkeeper of the irm. This basiness has been expanded to irge proportions and the territory covered is Pickaway and adjoining counties. Experi- enced traveling men represent the house and a capable force is kept at headquarters. The i'm took possession of its new building, con- sisting of two stories and basement, 40 by 130 feet in dimensions, on May 1, 1904.

Meat Markets .- While meats are dealt in at quite a number of the groceries of the city. the following are considered the leading meat dealers : Beck Brothers; Joseph Wolf, Amos C. Wilson, George W. Limebaugh and the Hosle; Packing Company, which conducts two retail markets.

Fruits .- Fred H. Fissel has been proprietor of the fruit store at No. 135 West Main street, under the Second National Bank, since 1900. For some years prior to this, Mr. Stephens conducted the business and from him Mr. Fis- sel purchased it.

Al. Cook, the proprietor of the fruit store in the Odd Fellows' Block, purchased the busi- press, in September, 1906, of William E. Caskey, of Parkersburg, West Virginia. The

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business was established in 1902 by Mr. Caskey's father, Alphonso Caskey, who died two years later.

Furniture .- Among the old furniture houses here may be named the Cincinnati Furniture House, on West Main street, which is under the proprietorship of O. S. Howard. This house is now and has been for years in the lead in the business. As nearly as can be recalled it has been managed by these pro- prietors : George Myers, B. K. Kathe. Maddy & Probst, W. A. Maddy, Crist & Howard, E. L. Howard, E. L. Howard & Brother and O. S. Howard. This business was established over 40 years ago.

The furniture business of Mason Brothers was established by D. C. Throckmorton, who sold it in 1899 to Charles and D. Edward Mason. These progressive, enterprising busi- ness men have made it one of the leading furniture houses in Pickaway County. Five salesmen are employed and the business is in a prosperous condition.

At No. 127 East Main street. White Brothers conduct a furniture store. which they purchased of William Sells, in 1903. It was established by J. R. Murray. who was suc- ceeded by Harry Albright and he by William Sells.

Hardware .- The oldest established hard- ware house in Circleville is that owned and conducted by B. F. Benford, under the firm name of C. Benford & Son. The business was established in 1845. The late Cyrus Ben- ford became proprietor in the '60's and in 1870 admitted his son, B. F. Benford as partner, when the present firm name was adopted.

Another large hardware house, that of Schleyer & Barrere. has been in existence for the past 40 years, having been established by Battael H. Moore. In 1890 E. Barrere pur- chased an interest and for the following four years the firm name was B. H. Moore & Com- pany. In 1894 William Schleyer bought Mr. Moore's interest, and since that time the firm name has been Schleyer & Barrere. Mr. Schleyer died in 1904, but his widow still re- tains an interest.

Hoffman, Brown & Wilson represent large

hardware interests here; stoves, tinware and household utensils are their specialties. The house was founded in 1872 by Hoffman & McMullen, which firm continued in control un- til 1889, at which time the partnership was dis- solved, Mr. Hoffman continuing alone until 1891, when he admitted Mr. Brown and Mr. Wilson, and the firm became as at present. Mr. Hoffman owns the property where the busi- ness has always been conducted. Employ- ment is given to from 6 to 12 men, according to the season.

George J. McMullen & Son is one of the old hardware firms of Circleville. In the early '70's George J. McMullen formed a partner- ship with Mr. Hoffman, which continued until 1889 under the firm name of Hoffman & Mc- Mullen. The partnership was then dissolved and the McMullen Hardware Company was formed, the store being established at the pres- ent place of business. Later, W. M. Murray, a nephew of Mr. McMullen, was a member of the firm for five years. In 1899, Roy Mc- Mullen, a son of George J., was taken into partnership and the style of the firm became George J. McMullen & Son. The firm deals in all kinds of hardware, house furnishing goods and mantels, and also does expert plumb- ing and gas-fitting.

The hardware business conducted by Crist Brothers on West Main street was founded in 1880 by Henry Hirt. Henry Crist purchased the business in 1886 and conducted it until December 21, 1898, when he sold it to his two sons, Harry and Harvard Crist, who have since continued the business under the firm name of Crist Brothers. Since this business was estab- lished a specialty has been made of stoves and tin-work. At the present time tin and slate roofing is one of the main features of the business.

J. M. Morris has been at the head of an ex- tensive hardware business since 1900. The firm of W. A. Ainsworth & Company preceded him. Both members of this firm-W. A. Ainsworth and Capt. John N. Brunner-dying in 1899, the business was then purchased by Mr. Morris.

Vehicles and Implements .- George W.

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Bauder, whose carriage repository is located on East Franklin street, was admitted to partner- ship in 1874, by his father, William Bauder, who had established the business, a carriage manufacturing business in Circleville in the '30's. In 1884 the son bought the father's in- terest and has conducted the business alone ever since, handling buggies, carriages, har- ness, implements, etc.

M. F. Reiche, Jr., an extensive dealer in hardware, buggies, agricultural implements and farm seeds, is an experienced man in this line, having been in the business here for almost a quarter of a century. The present business was established by his father-in-law, William A. Wardell.

John J. Patton established his implement business in 1898, in association with N. Dumm. In 1902 Mr. Patton and Mr. Dumm divided their interests; both occupy the same building, but handle different lines of goods.

Wagoner & Leist established their carriage repository on West Main street in 1903; they deal extensively in hardware, wagons, buggies, implements and harness.

Harness .- William H. Moyst has resided all his life in Circleville, where his birth oc- curred in 1844. He learned the business of harnessmaking, with George E. Wolfley. In 1870 he established his present business, with H. Strayer, under the firm name of Moyst & Strayer, but in the following year he bought his partner's interest and has been alone ever since. He carried on the business on West Main street until 1883, when he moved to his present quarters at No. 639 North Court street.

The harness business of T. W. Stofer & Son is conducted at No. 154 West Main street, where a large and varied assortment of harness and horse equipments are carried. This busi- ness was established in 1876 by T. W. Stofer. His son, Charles B., became a partner in 1901.

The harness business of H. B. Clemons was established here in 1875. The stand has been on East Main street since 1880. The firm car- ries a small but carefully selected stock of all kinds of goods pertaining to their line.

Lumber .- Philip Herrnstein owns an ex- tensive lumber-yard on Elm avenue. Frank

Hoffman came to Circleville in 1900 and bought his present plant, which was operated many years ago by C. B. Tyler. Mr. Hoff- man newly equipped the planing-mill and has a large lumber-yard. I. B. Barnes has a lumber- yard in connection with his sawmill.

Coal .- The following are dealers in coal : O. E. Niles, Henry Schleyer, Samuel C. Grant and John Kochensparger. O. E. Niles also deals in lime, plaster and cement. C. M. Rife operating the Jackson elevator and J. F. Bales & Son are also dealers in coal.

OTHER BUSINESS INTERESTS.

There are two undertaking firms at Circle- ville, Henry & Lehman and W. H. Albaugh. John Henry engaged in this business in 1891, when he purchased the undertaking business of Acker King, who had been in this business in Circleville since 1863. Acker King, who died February 19, 1905, was preceded by George Hammel, deceased about 1862, who for some years conducted a pioneer undertaking business here. In 1893 Mr. Henry admitted C. F. Lehman to partnership, and the present style of the firm was adopted.

The undertaking business conducted by W. H. Albaugh was established about 1873 by his father, W. H. Albaugh and Rollin Fletcher, under the firm name of Fletcher & Albaugh. This firm was succeeded by Harrison & Al- baugh, after which Lanum & Albaugh came into possission. W. H. Albaugh, Sr., died about 1901, and his place in the firm was taken by his son, W. H. Albaugh. In 1902 Mack A. Lanum died and the business has since been conducted by the present proprietor.

The only dealer in monuments at Circle- ville is E. F. Anderson, who has a fine busi- ness here and is also proprietor of the Mount Sterling Marble and Granite Works, at Mount Sterling, Ohio. This business, which was es- tablished by James Harsha about 1862, has been under the control of Mr. Anderson since 1898. He has a well-equipped shop on East Main street, with a modern crane for moving heavy work, the only piece of machinery of its kind in several surrounding counties. A

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History of Pickaway County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Part 10

Author: Aaron R. Van Cleaf Publication date: 1906 Publisher: Number of Pages: 923

Author: Aaron R. Van Cleaf
Publication date: 1906
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 923