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L. H. Lee, Attorney, Fire Insur- ance and Mayor.
R. LEE, the subject of our sketch is a native of New York. He was born December 1827, and came to Ohio when quite young and located in lick- ing county. In 1852 he engaged in the dry goods trade in the village of Kirkersville, Licking county, Ohio. From there he removed to Newark, O, and held the office of deputy sheriff of Licking county for four years. He then in 1860 came to this city and read law, and was admitted to the bar
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in 1864 and has carried on a successful practice here since. He is also agent for the Ætna Fire Insurance Company, assets $10,071,509.65 ; Cincinnati Un- derwriters, assets $2,100,000.00 ; Orient Insurance Company, cash assets $1 .- 805,663.48. Mr. Lee is an experienc- ed underwriter and is prepared to take risks at the lowest rates, and will guarantee payment of all established losses. He has always taken an ac- tive part in politics, has always been fair towards his opponents and main- tained their esteem and respect; he has been recognized as one deserving official trust and public confidence, and has held the office of Mayor. He was a candidate for Mayor of this city in the spring of 1891, but the saloon element being arrayed against him he was defeated. He is a man of the highest personal integrity and highly regarded throughout the com- munity both as a prominent profes- sional man and a respected citizen.
B. Mclaughlin, Sample Room. Front Street.
BEER is rapidly becoming, if not
already, the natural beverage of the American people. When pure and manufactured only of the best mater- ial and by the most improved process, beer is acknowledged to possess medi- cinal properties and is recommended by the best physicians as a remedy for cases of debility and many forms of diseases. His stock comprises foreign and domestic wines, gins, brandies, liquors and all popular soft drinks, and a fine line of Havana filled cigars, etc. Mr. McLaughlin is a na- tive of Wert county, W. Va., where he was born in 1855, and locat- ed here about one year ago. He has one of the finest fitted up bar rooms in the city, exhibiting one of the finest French plate mirrors and cooling re- frigerators in Pomeroy, and keeps one assistant. A good business is done and good order is maintained.
E. S. Trussell, Publisher of the Meigs County Telegraph,
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ELMER S. TRUSSELL, editor and proprietor of the Meigs County Telegraph, was born at Bashan, Meigs County O., on the 26th of March, 1852. His father, Jasper S. Trussell, was the second son of Major Amos Trussell, of Boscawan, New Hampshire, who set- tled in the southeastern corner of Chester township in 1842. His mother whose maiden name was Sarah A. Stout, daughter of Abner Stout of Chester, was the grand daughter of Benjamin Stout, who came from Wash- ington County, Pa. several years be- fore the organization of Meigs Coun- ty, and after its organization was elec- ted its first sheriff. The subject of this sketch is therefore, by birth and lineage, thoroughly identified with the growth and progress of the county, and since his connection with the Tele- graph, the oldest and leading newspa- per of the county, has exhibited a live- ly interest in all matters connected with its material improvement and the prosperity of its people. When Elmer S. was two years old his parents re- moved to Jackson County, Ohio, where his father operated a saw mill and en- gaged in merchandising for several years, during which time the boy was sent to the common school, his first teacher being James Tripp, who after- ward became a well known Common Pleas Judge. At the age of eleven years he applied for the place of "dev- il" in the office of the Jackson Stand- ard, then conducted by Davis Mack-
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ley, a noted Republican leader of that county. His application was accepted and for several months he performed the service usually required of a boy in such a place, (sweeping out the office, setting type, inking the old hand press with the roller, delivering the paper to its subscribers in the town, etc.) In 1863, the father having entered the employment of the government and being away from home, the family removed from Jack- son to Chester, Meigs Co., and Elmer again entered school, attending the Chester Academy, which, for several years after the war was conducted by Prof. J. M. Lawhead, afterward State Superintendent of Public Instruction of Kansas. At the age of sixteen he secured a teacher's certificate and taught several country schools, until 1871, when after attending a term at the Lebanon Normal school, he taught for one year in the Northern Ohio Normal school at Milan, O. He then abandoned school teaching to engage in newspaper work, for which he had a marked predilection. His first em- ployment in this line was as a reporter for the Ironton Journal. The paper having changed ownership he was em- ployed by the owners of the Mason County, W. Va., Journal at Point Pleasant, the Republican organ, to conduct that paper, which they had transferred to Clifton. He remained in charge of this paper for about a year when Hon. O. B. Chapman, the well known editor of the Telegraph, having been elected to the legislature, applied to him to take charge of the Telegraph during his absence at Co- lumbus. He thereupon severed his relations with the Mason Co. Journal, and on January 1st, 1874, entered the office of the Telegraph, where he has remained ever since. The paper was then owned by a corporation known as the Telegraph Printing and Pub- lishing Company. In 1879 Mr. Trus- sell was elected an associate editor with Mr. Chapman, and on September 25, 1882, having purchased the inter- est of the other owners, he took entire charge of the paper and business,
Mr. Chapman removing to Chillicothe. Under Mr. Trussell's management the paper has increased in circulation and assumed and maintained a leading po- sition among the county papers of the State, and in its enterprise and style has long been regarded as a model. Its subscribers are at every post office, and in every school district in the county, and wherever Meigs county people have cast their fortunes in other States and territories, the Telegraph is regarded as a welcome visitor and an old familiar friend. As editor of the Telegraph, Mr. Trussell has stead- ily advocated public improvement, and in 1879, having obtained a contract with the city of Pomeroy to light its streets with electric arc lights for a period of five years, he organized the Pomeroy and Middleport Electric Co , with a capital of $30,000, which erect- ed a fine electric lighting plant with wire circuits in both Pomeroy and Middleport, for public and private lighting, with both arc and incandes- cent lights. Mr. Trussell was made treasurer and general manager of the Company, and is giving its patrons as fine a service in electric light as can be found anywhere in the United States. Mr. Trussell was married Dec- ember 15, 1880, to Miss Constantia L. Hendry, of Frederick County, Mary- land. Miss Hendry was the second daughter of Nathanial B. Hendry, the oldest son of Charles Hendry, who was
an extensive planter, and, before emancipation, the largest slave holder in Frederick County, Md. Miss Hen- dry's mother was the only daughter of Col. Z. T. Windsor, a well known and for many years prominent citizen of Maryland. Miss Hendry was edu- cated at the Wesleyan Female College at Staunton. Va., where her father was for many years a leading mer- chant and manufacturer. To this marriage have been born three child- ren, two boys and one girl, as follows : Elmer Hendry M., born November 11, 1881; Dacie Stout, born June 9, 1883 ; Marshall Windsor, born January 26, 1886.
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0. H. Myers, Insurance Agent, Pomeroy, Ohio, Office on East side Court St.
THERE are still living many per- -
sons who remember the first in- roads of insurance, and how strenu- ously the principles were combated by many prominent business men. It re- quired some years to demonstrate by experience the folly of such opposi- tion, until to-day no prudent business man will neglect to avail himself of the advantages of some reliable com- pany. Prominently identified with this branch of business pursuits is Mr. O. H. Myers. He controls the Conneticut Mutual Life and the Ætna Accident Insurance Co., both good and reliable companies in their respective lines. Mr. Myers is a na- tive of this city. He was born in 1864. He attained his rudimentary education at the public schools. He has been engaged traveling for a Bed Spring Company during the last few years. January 1, 1891, he embarked in the Insurance business. He repre- sents the Conneticut Mutual Life and is prepared to issue policies on the most liberal plans. The Connecticut Mutual's economical management produces results unmatched in the history of life insurance. In forty- four years of business it has returned to its members in death claims and en- dowments, $73,029,871.23 ; dividends, $47,395,350.71; surrendered policies, $19,576,577.52 ; assets held for mem- bers, $57,874,971.71 total paid and held for members, $197,876,770.17; premiums received, $159,842,373.44. A gain over amount received of $38,034,396.73. It stands without a rival
in the results to policy- holders. "Profit and not volume is its measure of the value of business." In accident he has the "Ætna," always known for its prompt and fair business methods. When it is an established fact that one person in twelve meets with an accident ev- ery year, and hardly a day passes with- out some accident in our midst, why
not avail yourself of a policy in this line? Call on Mr. Myers and he will issue a policy at the lowest possble rates. The Ætna Accident Insur- ance Company of Hartford, Conn. assets over $36,000,000.00, surplus over $6,000,000.00, provides indemnity against accidents which cause death, loss of limbs or eyes, or disabling in- juries. The Ætna gives the best and at favorable rates.
Theo. Niggemeyer, Cigar, Tip and Stogie Manufacturer, Pomeroy, Ohio.
WITH the increasing population
there is a constantly increasing demand and consumption of cigars, and among those manufacturers who have gained an enviable reputation for the uniform excellence of his pro- ducts is Mr. Niggemeyer, who was born in Germany in 1849 and came to America and was located in Wheeling eight years, then came to this city, where he has been engaged in the manufacture of cigars for twenty- three years. The annual out-put of this house will reach one hundred and fifty thousand choice cigars. Em- ployment is given to one assistant. The principal line of cigars for which this house is noted are stogies and tips. The cigars find a ready demand with the trade and consumers where ever they have been introduced.
Payne's Restaurant. E. A. Payne, Propr. Front St.
ONE of the necessary as well as attractive features of our commer- cial interests are the well conducted cafes and restaurants scattered over the civilized world in our cities and trade centers. New York has "Del- monico's"; Philadelphia, Dooness'; Cleveland, Richards'; Detroit, Swan's -celebrated resorts of this nature. Yet what the above names may be to their respective cities, Pomeroy can also boast of a cafe and dining hall proportionately as extensive and well
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ducted as these cities. This is Payne's Restaurant and Dining Hall, on Front St. The premises were fitted up by Mr. Payne in December last, especially for a dining hall and res- taurant, and it is in all its callings a model of convenience. Here can be obtained anything from a lunch to the finest meal at any hour, and is the prime resort of the best citizens of Pomeroy. If you want a good meal, oysters, ice cream, cigars, tobaccos, fruits or fine confectionery, here is the place to get the same. Mr. Payne is a native of Logan, O., and has been in the restaurant business all his life, and is well versed in all its depart- ments.
Pfarr & Genheimer, Contractors and Builders, Proprietors of Sweep- stakes Planing Mill, Lumber Yard on Laurel St., Mill on Mechanic Street.
THERE are few business and pro- T ductive enterprises associated with this county which exercise a greater influence in the promotion of general prosperity and progressive interests of this section than that of Pfarr & Genheimer, whose mill and lumber yard are located on Mechanic and Laurel streets. The activity and vi- tality which characterize their oper- ation's, call for more than passing no- tice in this business review. The in- dividual members of this firm are George Pfarr and John Genheimer. Mr. George Pfarr is a native of Ger- many, born in 1839, and came to Amer- ica in 1849. Mr. Genheimer is a na- tive of Meigs county, born in 1847. At the age of fifteen he began work- ing at the carpenter trade and has fol- lowed it ever since ; he is naturally a mechanic, and a No. 1 workman. This enterprise was organized in 1880. Their plant embraces a frame struc- ture on Mechanic street, 40x75 feet in dimensions and two stories in height above basement. Also their extensive lumber yard on Laurel street. Their mill is equipped with all the latest de-
vised machinery and appliances for the rapid and efficient execution of ev- ery description of planing mill work, doors, window frames, sash, mouldings, brackets, etc. They give special at- tention to dressing and matching floor- ing. They are fully prepared to sup- ply carpenters, contractors and build- ers with all kinds of lumber, and will contract at reasonable rates for sup- plying the entire wood work for private or public buildings. They are prepar- ed to take contracts for any kind of buildings, from a barn up to the finest and most costly private residence or public building. This firm has done more toward beautifying the city than any other. They have been contract- ors here for the past eleven years, and have built some of the finest structures in the city, among which we note the Children's Home, Electric Light Plant City Engine House, and many promi- nent residences and business blocks. They are at present engaged in the erection of the Presbyterian Church. The firm is one that Pomeroy may feel proud of, as they are enterprising hustlers of the first-class, alive to any- thing having improvement of the city at stake. Those contemplating the erection of a new building of any kind would do well to correspond with them.
Pomeroy National Bank, Front St.
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HIS bank was chartered in 1872,
under the National Banking laws, with a capital stock of $100,000.00. It is among the most solid and reliable financial institutions of the State. As at present organized, the officers are : R. E. Hamblin, Pres .; D. H. Moore, Vice Pres .; John McQuigg, Cashier ; E. M. Nye, Ass't. Cash. The inspira- tion and salvation of every progressive mercantile and manufacturing com- munity is dependent upon ample bank- ing facilities-upon banks that are sound, rich and reputable, conserva- tively managed, yet liberal in their treatment of those who, investing their capital, brains and labor in local en- terprises of a legitimate and beneficia
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nature, may at times require reason- able assistance in the way of pecuniary accommodation. To successfully con- duct a banking business, the chief, the indispensable element is public confidence. That secured, sagacious management, strict probity and vigi- lance invariably accomplish the rest. A notable instance of this is furnished in the prosperous career of the Pom- eroy National Bank of this city, which since its inception nineteen years ago, has ever maintained a record of steady progress and prosperity. The offices are spacious and commodius and neat- ly fitted up, everything about the place indicating method and admir- able management. A general banking business is done, deposits loan and discounts, domestic and foreign ex- change transactions, etc., with corres- pondents in all the principal cities. The officers are all men of unswerving integrity, as well as business ability, and are among the most respected cit- izens in the community.
Pomeroy Brick Yard, H. V. Bailey, Proprietor.
THE manufacture of brick is prob-
ably one of the most ancient indus- tries, and in all ages has held an im- portant relation to human needs and progressive affairs. With the coming and going of centuries this art has be come of increased utility, in its appli cation to human needs, and not only have the style of bricks somewhat changed, but methods of manufactur- ing have had a corresponding improve- ment. And among one of the most extensive brick works of Meigs county is that conducted by Mr. H. V. Bailey, who is a native of Pomeroy, where he was born in the year 1857. He pur- chased the brick yard in 1882, and was engaged in agricultural pursuits prev- ious to his present business. He em- ploys ten assistants and none but the most skilled workmen. He makes the best brick for building purposes, in Meigs county, from the common up to the finest pressed brick. The plant is
fitted up with all the necessary appli- ances, everything complete, with ample ground space, yards and drying sheds, conveniently located to the best qual- ity of clay. He is able to supply the best quality of common and pressed brick upon the most reasonable terms. He makes a specialty of supplying contractors and builders with brick on short notice and very reasonable terms. Mr. Bailey is also Superintendent of Meigs County Children's Home, hav- ing been appointed in January 1890, and is giving the best satisfaction to the citizens of Meigs county. He is one of Meigs county's best and re- spected citizens.
Remington House, Wm. Dixon, Prop., Cor. Front and Linn Sts.
AMONG the first class hotels of the city, is the Remington House, conducted by Mr. Wm. Dixon. In 1875 he opened the "Farmers' Ex- change." He kept the Exchange for three years and sold out to Isaac Bradfield and removed to Middleport where he stayed five months. He then took charge of the Hein House and kept it until the fire of 1884, when he was burned out with the rest. After keeping boarders a short time in Mr. Aicher's house on Second street he leased the old Edwards building and opened a hotel afterwards known as the Dixon House and has remained here ever since. Mr. Dixon is a popu- lar landlord and Mrs. Dixon is a born landlady, and his old customers have followed him through all his moves, confident of good meals and kind usage. The Remington House has its full share of trade and draws a large part of its patronage from farmers and citizens of the smaller towns along the river. To the traveling public we would say there is no better place to stop in the city, for the money and when in the city give Mr. Dixon a call. He will treat you kindly and you will ever after make it your stop- ping place.
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The Pomeroy Opera House.
ROGSE
HE Pomeroy Opera House was erected in 1889, and is a two story brick 55 T. x90 feet. It was formally opened Dec. 5th, 1889; has a seating capacity of 750 persons; stage, 30x52 feet, with a proceneum opening of 52 feet. Height to grooves, 16 feet ; nine sets of scenery and four exits ; electric lights through- out the building, both arc and incandescent. It is well located, in the centre of the city, is well furnished with all the modern improvements, and is on the
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direct circuit of Marietta, Wheeling, Parkersburg and Ironton. The number of attractions are limited, the managers only permitting a certain number per month, and the result is a good house. The stock holders are : G. Wildermuth, Pres, ; H. V. Bailey, Vice Pres. ; J. A. Franz, Treas .; R. P. Skinner, Sec .; W. H. Davies, Business Manager; Ed. L. Keiser, Bk'g. Agent.
B. R. Remington, Books. Station- ery, Hardware, Etc., Front St.
ONE of the. oldest, as well as the most reliable houses in the entire city is that of the above firm. It was established here years ago by Mr. W. H. Remington, father of the pre- sent proprietor. After a number of years the son and present proprietor became a member of the firm. It was then a general store, as the town was small and the different business inter- ests had not yet divided into their re- spective branches. Later Mr. W. H. Remington & Son, as the town built up, concluded to confine their line of merchandise to books, stationery, hardware, etc., as it is to-day; before this time, anything in the line of mer- chandise could be obtained. In 1873 the father and senior member retired and the business devolved upon Mr. B. R. Remington, the present pro- prietor. The record of the house through the years past has been one of marked success, highly reputable and on the whole, has always been and is to-day one of the best, most popu- lar and reliable houses in the city. Mr. Remington is recognized as one of Pomeroy's most successful business men and one of her most enterprising citizens. He is a native of this city ; has always lived here and has a mark- ed business career. He is a member of the city council from the Third Ward and a member of the school Board. The store is located nearly opposite the steam-boat landing on Front St., is large and commodious, and the line of goods consist of school books, works of science and literature and various school supplies, a large stock of wall-paper, station -- ery and those little novelties common to a first class bookstore, and a large
line of shelf hardware. The trade of the house is largely due to a policy that is just and equitable.
Mrs. B. N. Reuder, Groceries and Provisions.
AS one of the creditable firms of this city, we are pleased to men- tion the grocery conducted by Mrs. B. N. Reuder, and located on Salt Street, near the depot. She occupies a room 20x34 feet in dimensions, well adapted to her business and neatly arranged, in which she carries a full line of the freshest and best groceries, provisions and produce, the markets afford, among which may be found the grades of teas, coffees, sugars, spices, canned and bottled goods, meats, farm and dairy products, cakes, candies etc, all of which are sold at bottom prices and guaranteed to be as represented. Mrs. Reuder has been in the business here for the past eigh- teen years. She enjoys a large share of the public patronage and the con- fidence of the citizens of Pomeroy and community. She invites her friends to call and examine her stock.
Rolling Mill Brewery, G. Wilder- muth Propr. Brewer of Lager Beer and Manufacturer of Ar- tifical Ice.
IN the production of lager beer the achievements of our leading brew- ers are worthy of attention, and in this historial review of Pomeroy's principal industries it is our province to briefly sketch the career of our leading breweries. Prominent among the number thus referred to is the re- presentative and progressive firm of
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Mr. G. Wildermuth, whose office and brewery is located on Second street near the Rolling Mill. This business was established in 1847 by Fred Schaeffer, who continued in this en- terprise up to 1865. May 1st 1866 Mr. Wildermuth purchased the entire plant. He possesses all the necessary qualifications to win success, as re- gards, skill, capital, care, and intelli- gence. He has attained an enviable reputation for the purity and quality of his malt liquors and the standard excellence maintained in the produc- tion of his famous beer. His build- ings are all fine brick and wooden structures, the entire plant covering an area of one acre, admirably equip- ped with all the modern machinery, appliances, apparatus known to the trade. The ice plant is supplied with all the latest improved machinery for the pure ice, two engines are used and everything is complete in all apart- ments, and every thing that care and science can devise has been utilized to make it perfect in every detail. No drugs or chemicals enter into the manufacture of ice, but it is made from the purest distilled water. He has a capacity to manufacture 35 tons per day, while ten thousand bushels of barley and five thousand pounds of hops are annually consummed at his brewery. A large force of brewers and operators are employed in the va- ous departments, and the machinery is operated by two engines. The ca- pacity of the brewery is upwards of six thousand barrels per annum. The mash-tubs, vats, settling tanks and a great array of the largest sized stor- age tanks all bespeak the care and enterprise of the proprietor. He manufactures all his own malt, which he knows is pure, and it is used and handled in such a scientific and care- ful manner as to result in the produc- tion of a pure, delicious and sparkling beer, that really has no superior in this market. Gottlieb Wildermuth is a native Germany, born in Wurtem- berg, May 25th, 1828. He came to America in 1847 and cast his lot with the people of Meigs county. During
the war of the rebellion Mr. Wilder- muth was a member of Company M 1st West Virginia cavalry. He has been a member of the city council of Pomeroy several terms. He is one of those enterprising men of German birth who make a financial success of any business they undertake. His en- terprise adds much to the wealth and material prosperity of the city.
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