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Louis Rump, Manufacturer of Up- holstered, and Dealer in all kinds of Furniture, 2nd, St.
FEW departments of trade exhibit a greater degree of progression than has been evinced during the past quarter century in household and cabinet furniture. Articles which years ago were so expensive that only the wealthy could purchase may now be found in the stock of Mr. Rump at prices which come within the reach of every economical family. Mr. Rump is a native of Germany, born in 1852, and came to America nine years ago. He learned the trade of uphol- sterer in Germany and is a thorough artisan in his line. He is a gentle- man who brings into requisition the fullest financial ability and compre- hends in his facilities such business relations with manufacturers as will insure his ability to compete with contemporaneous establishments in this part of Ohio. He manufactures and carries in stock as fine a line of upholstered goods in lounges, parlor suits and rockers as you can find in Ohio. He also keeps a full line of all kinds of furniture in parlor, bed room and dining room suits, spring beds, and mattresses. During Mr. Rump's business career in the city he has built up a large and growing trade, His aim is to keep in stock only the best goods and sell them at the lowest cash prices. Of his own manufacture we must say his work cannot be ex- celled in Ohio. All his goods are war- ranted in every particular.
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Schlaegel Bros., Golden Rule Shoe Store, Under Grand Dilcher Hotel.
PROMINENT among the deserved- ly successful business houses of Pomeroy stands that of Schlaegel Bros., the popular dealers in boots, shoes, slippers and rubbers. This en- terprising business house was inaugur- ated here in 1887. The store has a frontage on Front street of 23 feet and a depth of 60 feet, is very tastefully fitted up, and is provided with every appliance for the facilitation and suc- cessful operation of the business. The stock is a large and select one and embraces everything that is new, shapely and graceful in boots, shoes, slippers and rubbers for men, women and children, and sold at prices which cannot be improved by any competing house. A specialty is made of buying direct from the best manufacturers in the country and for spot cash which enables this firm to name the low prices for which this house is famous. They carry in stock goods of all qual- tities in all widths and can fit all with comfortable and easy shoes, mak- ing a specialty of first-class material, faultless fits and reliable workman- ship. The firm of Schlaegel Bros., is entitled to leading recognition in this review. The individual members of this firm are George and J. W. Schlae- gel, both natives of West Virginia, aged respectively thirty-two and thir- ty years. Their parents moved to Ohio when they were quite young and they claim the "Buckeye as their na- tive state. Geo. Schlaegel, the senior member, first engaged in the boot and shoe business ten years ago at Rend- ville, Perry County, Ohio, where he carried on a successful business for five years. Selling out there he mov- ed to Middleport, Meigs County and engaged in the same business. Fif- teen months were spent at this place when he came back to his native city. The business enterprise had its incep- tion here January 15, 1885, when Mr. John Schlaegel purchased the stock
of B. Koehler, on Court street, and carried on a very successful business for two years. September, 1877, John and his brother George formed a part- nership under the firm name of Schlae- gel Bros., and purchased the stock of H. Dilcher, and located their business in a room under the Grand Dilcher Hotel, which under their able manage- ment has been so successfully carried on that each succeeding year has brought them increased sales. The prompt and honorable business meth- ods which have characterized their management has, secured to them pop- ular favor and a large city and coun- try trade.
The All Right Shop, Peter Schlaegel Prop'r., Tonsorial Parlor, Court St .;
ONE of the popular and attractive establishments of its class in this city, is that conducted by Mr. Schlae- gel, located on Court street, which merits liberal notice. Mr. Schlaegel commenced business in this city for himself August 1890, as successor to E. B. Gatewood, now deceased. His business is under the special supervis- ion of that accomplished artist in this line, Mr. Philip Dillin, and with fine equipment and employing none but the best and most expert artists, has gained a prominence and popularity enjoyed by few similar establishments. Two chairs are run, and in all depart- ments first-class work is guaranteed. Ladies' and children's hair cutting and dressing is a specialty. All want- ing an easy smooth shave, a first-class hair cut, or shampoo, should call at these parlors. Mr. Schlaegel is a na- tive of this city, was born April 1863. He is one of Pomeroy's enterprising young men, and is worthy of all pa- tronage.
Miss Catherine Schilling, Fashion- able Dress Maker, and Artistic Cutter, Front Street Opposite Steamboat Landing.
THE ladies of this city and vicinity may be congratulated on the ad- vantages they enjoy in this depart-
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ment, which is one of no small impor- tance in artistic fashionable attire. In reviewing the business interests of the city, the writer met Miss Catherine Schilling at her place of business, on Front Street, where she employs about five good practical assistants in fash- ionable dress making. Miss Schilling is a native of this city, born and raised here, with the exception of the time spent in Cincinnati learning her trade and in sewing, which was eight years ago. After learning the trade, she would work a season there and a subsequent season here, up to three years ago, at which time she went to Chicago and there entered the H. Ayers Jackson School of Artistic Cut- ting by the Franco-Prussian Mode and Scientific Dress Making. This mode was invented and patented by H. Ayers Jackson, and is the finest in the country. Miss Schilling returned to this city and again embarked in her business. She has many patrons among the ladies of the city and vi- cinity and is worthy the patronage of the most fastidious ladies of culture and refinement. Anybody visiting her is treated with that courtesy and at- tention that always secures to her a friend and patron ever after. By her own unaided exertions she has built her way up from a poor girl in a pri- vate family to her present place.
Schwegman & Roedel, Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Boots and Shoes, Pomeroy, O. First Ward.
WHEREVER civilization has ob- tained a foothold and commerce established its imperial sway, the trade in dry goods and groceries has been among the first to spring into ex- istence, while in older towns and cities this branch of business will be found to occupy a leading position and to en- gage the attention of our most enter- prising business men. Among one of the leading establishments of this class in this city, we notice the house conducted by Schwegman & Roedel, located in first ward, above Rolling
Mill. They are successors to J. M. Pilchard. These gentlemen began business here last February, and since that time have built up for themselves a large and increasing trade. The in- dividual members of the firm are Geo. Schwegman, who was born in 1859, and J. M. Roedel, who was born in 1859, both are natives of Pomeroy, and have a well earned reputation as bus- iness men. They have a conveniently arranged room for the display of their stock, which embraces a complete line of foreign and American dry goods, including newest fabrics, in ladies' dress goods and suitings, ladies' furn- ishing goods, domestic goods for all home and personal needs, notions, fancy goods, etc. They also carry a full line of pure staple and fancy groc- eries and provisions, country produce a specialty. Tobaccos, notions, con- fectioneries, tinware, queensware, and pocket cutlery, garden and farm seeds. They also have in connection a full line of boots and shoes, from ladies' fine kid shoes to gentlemen's heavy brogans. Any one needing anything in this line will do well to call and see them before purchasing elsewhere.
A. W. Seebohm, Druggist and Anothecary, Cor. Linn and Front Sts., Pomeroy, O.
THIS Pharmacy is one of the most elegant and attractive in the city. Good taste and the result of practical experience are displayed on every hand in this model drug store, and it is ab- solutely unrivalled in popularity. The stock is a comprehensive and well se- lected one, comprising a full line of fresh and pure drugs and medicines, all proprietary remedies of value, per- fumery and toilet articles in profus- ion, and the greatest care is shown in the accurate and prompt compounding of physician's prescriptions and fam- ily recipes. Mr. Seebohm, the esteemed proprietor, established himself in bus- iness here thirty three years ago. He is a native of Germany, born in 1826, and came to this country thirty-seven
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years ago settling at Dayton, O., and clerked there a while and then went to Indianapolis, Ind., and stayed there a short time, and then went to Cin- cinnati O., and then came to this city and located here. His extensive stock embraces all of those articles common to a first-class retail drug house, con- sisting of a fine line of choice Havana filled cigars, and the purest tobaccos in the city, and druggists' sundries in profusion. He also compounds syrup of tar and wild cherry and prepares liver pills. He took a regular course in Pharmacy in Germany and is a regis- tered Pharmacist. All persons giving him a call will find him an affable and agreeable gentleman, and perfectly honorable in all his transactions.
J. W. Shaver, Special Agent of the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company, Office in Court House.
EN protect themselves against the loss of their own destructable property by fire insurance, and justly account it wrong to themselves and their families if they neglect to do so. How much more necessary is life in- surance, the ever present possibility of death making prompt action impera- tive. To each and every man death is always imminent, with its certain ve- to upon all plans, purposes, hopes and aspirations, but to all life insurance stands ever ready to interpose its pro- tecting and sheltering shield. In con- nection with these remarks, special attention is directed to the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co., Detroit, Michigan, under the able management of Mr. J. W. Shaver, since 1883, who is well versed in every detail and feature of life insurance. The following gen- tlemen, well known to financial life for their executive ability are officers of the Michigan Mutual: Jacob S. Farrand, president; W. A. Butler, vice pres. ; G. W. Sanders, actuary ; O. R. Looker, secretary; H. F. Frede, as- sistant secretary ; C. A. Kent, counsel ; A. H. Wilkinson attorney ; H. F. Lys- ter, medical examiner ; M. J. Mooney, superintendent of agencies for Ohio,
W. Va., and Kentucky. The Mich- igan Mutual has many desirable poli- cies, among which we note all the most desirable policies issued by any Company. All Endowment policies having cash value endorsed after the third year. The Company will loan endorsed value to the assured if de- sired. The assets now exceed three million of dollars. The surplus over and above liabilities to policy holders, according to the laws of Michigan, under which the Company is incorpor- ated, is now nearly $440, 000.00. The net increase of assets during 1890, was $394,239.66, increase of surplus $41,- 596.89. Generally speaking the re- sults of the business of last year can- not but be satisfactory in every detail showing an increase of assets, income, surplus, insurance in force, new busi- ness secured. The assets are rapidly increasing, owing to its efficient and conservative management. Mr. Shaver their Pomeroy agent, is a native of Gallia County, O., was born July 25, 1884. He obtained his education at the public schools and took a partial course at Hillsdale College. He taught school for fifteen years, has resided in Syracuse Ohio, for the last eighteen years, is highly regarded in commer- cial life for capacity and sterling in- tegrity. Thoroughly informed as to insurance, he confidently offers the "Michigan Mutual," to the public, be- ing certain that there is no life com- pany now transacting business in this country, that is more able and prompt to pay all loses as soon as properly adjusted. The Arkansas Fiddler, who was unable to fix the roof of his house contented himself with the thought that when it rained he could not fix it and when it was fair weather there was no need of fixing it. Too many men treat the subject of life insurance in the same way. Because there is no immediate necessity of protecting the family, securing a life policy is de- ferred, and by and by, when the health is broken down, it becomes impossible to do so. Get a policy when you can, while your health is good, and by so doing accumulate for a rainy day.
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The Extensive House of the Skinner Hardware Co., Wholesale and Re- tail Dealers in Hardware, Stoves. Tinware, Builders' Supplies, Agricultural Implements, Fertilizers, Etc.
A MONG the prominent commercial establishments of Southern Ohio, whose enterprise and business ability have secured a liberal share of public patronage, we notice the house of the Skinner Hardware Co., on Front St., below Court, who bring into requisi- tion the fullest financial, mechanical and executive ability, commensurate with the demands of this department of trade. The premises occupied em- brace one of the finest business blocks in the entire city, being 30x80 feet in dimensions, in which is carried a com- plete line of general hardware, com- prising farmers' and mechanics' tools, table and pocket cutlery, blacksmiths', builders' and painters' supplies, the best makes of plows, house furnishing goods, etc., also the best makes of heating and cooking stoves and ranges, hollowware, etc. They are also man- ufacturers of tin, copper and sheet iron roofing, spouting and general job work, giving employment during the busy season to a force of experienced assistants, guaranteeing the prompt and efficient execution of all contracts taken. The management of the house devolves upon Mr. R. P. Skinner, a native of this city and a gentleman of strong business ability. In agricul- tural implements the house handles many of the best goods manufactured in the land, among them, "Stoddards" goods, "Oliver Chilled goods," and Champion mowers and reapers, the most reliable machines made. The house has an extensive trade, increas- ing daily, due to a policy that is just, liberal and equitable.
F. W. Steinbauer, The Front Street Baker, Confectioner, and Dealer in Foreign Fruits, Nuts, Ice Cream, Oysters, Etc.
O the farmer we look for the rais- ing of grain, to the miller for the grinding of the cereal into flour, and to the reliable baker for its prepara- tion for the consumer, and it is by this same baker that the most import- ant part is performed. He takes the flour and converts it in a thousand and one different tempting forms, so essential to the household, home and table. Bread, the staff of life, how important a diet, the world over, and how wholesome when properly pre- pared, yet, how injurious and un- wholesome when not properly prepar- ed. Few persons have any adequate conception of the best methods of procuring this important article for the table. Some hold to the idea that the better way is in baking their own bread. This is in the main a poor plan, for many and various reasons. In the first place no stove will uni- formly bake; it requires an oven that will uniformly hold heat. The house- wife's bakings are ' never the same, and very often of such a nature as ren- ders it wholly unfit for the stomach. The baker's products are always the same; light and wholesome, and counting all expenses much cheaper in the end. How important, then, the baker to the general public, with a continual supply of fresh bakings at each and every meal. In reviewing the many interests of the city our at- tention was attracted to the bakery and confectionery of Mr. F. W. Stein- bauer, on Front Street. Here is baked first-class products in every sense of the word, and has wide rep- utation throughout the city for ex- cellence of product. Mr. Steinbauer is a native of Cincinnati, born in the year 1863, and has been in business here since October 20, 1887. Besides doing almost the entire baking for the city, he keeps a fine stock of those goods common to a bakery, such as
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foreign and domestic fruits, nuts, ice cream, confectionery, oysters, etc. For a good article in anything in his special line, we might suggest, his is the place to get it. His is the most popular place in the city, and owing to the increase in business it became necessary to build, and in accordance he built the present fine brick struct- ure, which is in all respects a model bakery, with one of the most modern ovens, and a fine ice cream parlor in the rear, with the resident rooms above. Much of the popularity of the house is due to the untiring ener- gies of his wife, Mary E. Steinbauer (nee Schilling), who was born and raised in Pomeroy. the date of her birth being August 3, 1863, and the date of their marriage December 8th, 1887.
The Democrat, C. E. Peoples, Editor and Proprietor.
AS the only Democratic paper in the county we notice The Demo- crat, edited by Mr. C. E. Peoples. It is a six column quarto, issued on Thursdays. It was first issued Sep- tember 13, 1888, by B. I. Barker, who issued the same for three months and then sold to Craig & Welch, of Athens, who placed it under charge of a local editor until February 1, 1889, at which time it came into the hands of the present editor and proprietor, he tak- ing the same on credit through per- suasions of Mr. Welch, with whom he had been professionally connected at a previous date. The paper at the time of this transfer had almost en- tirely run down. In one year Mr. Peoples had paid for the entire plant and built up a large circulation, and from that time to this it has been in- creasing in strength daily. It has now a circulation of 1300 and is de- voted to general news and to the local interests of the Democratic party in this county and the city of Pomeroy. It is ably conducted and its pages clean cut, with logical and reasonable editorials, crisp and spicy local news,
and has reached an age and patron- age which guarantees its established success. The office is equipped with the best type and mechanical appli- ances for the execution of every de- scription of commercial printing and general job work. The press is new and of the most modern design. Mr. People's is a native of this county, born May 15, 1857. His early life was spent mostly in agricultural pur- suits and in the school room. He commenced teaching in the year 1878, which pursuit he followed in this and Athens county for ten years; in the meantime reading law, and was ad- mitted to the bar in the spring of 1888. He commenced practice in this city April 11, 1888. In the fall of 1890 he was elected Prosecuting At- torney on the Democratic ticket over a Republican plurality of 1400, being the only Democrat elected on the en- tire ticket. He is among the most progressive young men of the county, closely identified with everything per- taining to the advancement of this city and county, and we may safely say that as Prosecutor the office could not be in better hands.
The Meios County Tribune, Edited and Published by Messrs. Hartley and Huntley.
R EADING makes the man-and, while it may be said this is not al- ways true yet it is invariably the rule rather than the exception. Take a glance at the records of the world, at the rapid strides made in civilization, science and art, immediately following the invention of printing, in the fif- teenth century, directly communica- ting the ideas of the wise men of that day to the world. Note the advance- mentup to the present time. Due to what? Simply the art of printing. This art alone has advanced the world more than all others combined. How much does GOOD reading matter elevate the effective reader? Sketch the lives of those eminent statesmen, Lincoln, Garfield, Adams, Clay, Greeley, and
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many others, that were in youth gen- eral readers. The last penny spent for good reading matter, in youth, rather than kept in the pocket, is wise and judicious. Among the best week- lies in the county is the Meigs Coun- ty Tribune, a six column quartosheet, edited and published by Messrs. Chas. A. Hartley and Will H. Huntley, of this place. It had its inception at Racine, this county, April 13, 1887, by Mr. W. G. Sibley, who conducted it up to November 5th, 1890, at which time it passed into the hands of the gentle- men mentioned above, and the office removed to this place. The proprietors are both experienced newspaper men, Mr. Hartley having been city reporter for the Telegraph for six years prev ious, and Mr. Huntley began writing for the press at the age of sixteen years. The appreciation of the Trib- une by our citizens and the liberal advertising in its columns tell oftheir ability as editors and publishers. Mr. Hartley is a native of W. Virginia, born Dec., 29th, 1856. Owing to that being a border State during the rebel- lion, his parents moved to this county in 1863, where he received an early education and commenced writing for the press. Mr. Huntley is a native of this city, born on the P. O. corner, Oct. 16, 1863. His tastes have been for literature, and much of his early life was spent over books and in the school room. However, at sixteen, he made a trip through Colorado and the Northwest. Returning at the age of eighteen he again entered school, graduating at the age of nineteen years. He then edited the Middleport Herald for three years and then went into the R. R. business, as passenger agent on the C. H. V. & T. R. R. Clos- ing out that business, he formed the present partnership.
T. H. Towns, Insurance Agent and Manager Western Union Telegraph Office, Office on Linn St.
IN the time of our forefathers it was customary to indemnify a neighbor whose property had been de-
stroyed by fire, by passing around the hat. Later they formed mutual aid societies and were banded together in groups for mutual protection and indemnity. The present system of in- surance is the outgrowth of these so- cieties, and, when simplified, the work of the insurance companies of to-day is simply to pass the hat in a similar manner. and collect the little mite from each assured member and in turn dis- tribute it to the sufferers. Such is Life and Accident insurance of to-day. Mr. T. H. Towns, the subject of this sketch, represents two insurance com- panies, viz : Mutual Life of New York, than which there is none better in the country, and the Standard Life and Accident of Detroit, Mich. The Mu- tual Life Insurance company is one of the most desirable and equitable or- ganizations in the country ; one which commends itself at once to the rich and poor alike, and one which should have the consideration of all who have loved ones they desire to protect from want in case of death. Note these facts concerning the Mutual Life: It is the largest Life Insurance company in the world and offers the best secur- ity. On the first of January, 1887, the assets amounted to $114,181,963 .- 24; the insurance in force aggregated $393,809,202.00 ; the surplus above ev- ery liability was $5,643,568.15: since organization to January 1, 1887, the Mutual Life has paid over $243,000 .- 000 to the holders of its policies ; the expenses of management are but 13.36 per cent. of the income; the dividends paid policy-holders are larger than in any other company iu the world. In accident the Standard is among the best and most reliable companies in the United States. Below is given the last annual statement : At the request of the Standard Life and Accident In- surance Company, of Detroit, Mich- igan, and for the purpose of verifying its annual statement for the year end ing Dec. 31st, 1890, I have made an examination of its books and affairs, and have ascertained its condition on the 31st day of December, 1890, to be as follows, viz : Cash capital, $200-
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000.00. Assets,-Loans on bonds and mortgages, $288,222.22; Detroit City bonds, 35,000.00; cash in company's principal office and deposited in banks 81,790.52; interest accrued on bonds and mortgages, 7,012.56 ; premiums in course of collection (not over three months due.) 142,244.90 ; total assets, 554,270.20. Liabilities-reinsurance reserve, being 50% of the gross, prem- iums, received and receivable upon all unexpired accident risks, $267,668.49 ; reserve for collecting outstanding pre- miums, 36,983.67 : reserve for losses, 28,966.66 ; total liabilities, 333,618.82; surplus to policy holders, $220,651.38 The same statement shows its policy holders to number 32,748. Mr. Towns is a native of Stark county, this State and is also manager of the Western Union Telegraph office, in this city, which place he has filled to the entire satisfaction of the company for the the past fourteen years, and has rep- resented insurance over ten years, thus having an extensive knowledge of all callings in the business. We could say anyone contemplating insurance should see him, and those not contem- plating such should consider the mat- ter at once.
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