The history of Montgomery county, Ohio, containing a history of the county, Part 65

Author: W.H. Beers & Co
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, W. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1214

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J. M. Sharp, A. Simms, H. D. Silver, George Smith, T. W. Sprague, John Stephe David Stout, Elias Stout, William Stoner, Shulek & Egry, A. Spohn, J. S. Shor B. F. Shoup, Joel Shoup, Ezra Thomas, E. Thresher, William Trebein, Isaac V. Ausdal, Van Cleve & Newell, A. C. Van Doren, Nieholas Viot, John W. Whitinc Winters & Sehaeffer, J. A. Walters, Thomas Wilkinson, J. L. Williams, J. W. Wi Samuel Witherow, Collins Wight, John Wolf, D. Winters, Isaae Witmer. Mal facturers : Daniel Altick, Augustus Bauer, Thomas Benjamin, John Bell, B. Beaver, Frederick Boyer, Beatty & Fiseher, J. H. Boyer, J. Braeelin, J. S. Bro; well, J. Chatterton, Clark & Green, D. M. Curtis, J. O. Conklin, Conover & Smi John Cohan, Richard Chambers, Adam Conway, A. Crawford, W. L. Darrow, An Deeker, Charles Deeker, T. V. Doup, Ely & Miller, W. & F. C. Estabrook, Willis C. Ealy, John Engle, Allen Fauver, Gosling & Hammond, James Greer W. Hatfield, George A. Hatfield, Isaac Haas, A. Helfrich, L. B. & D. Jones, Her Kimes, John Kissner, D. E. Mead, James B. Morrison, William Oblinger, A P'l & Co., Parrott & Clegg, Horaee Pease, T. A. Phillips, Warren Phillips, J. C. Peur J. H. Peiree, J. T. Reed, Albert Rosner, M. Rakestraw, Simon Sedam, George Shields, William Sprague, C. Thompson & Sons, J. R. Waggoner, H. Wiggim, Jac Wilt, Jeremialı Wilt, Westerman & Stout, Wyatt & Niekum, W. W. Wolf, Woodmansee.

There were four newspapers-the Dayton Daily Journal, owned and edited R. N. and W. F. Comly ; the Western Empire, owned and edited by Fiteh & Ra sey ; the Transcript, owned and edited by William C. Howells & Co .; Das Deutst Journal owned and edited by John Bittman. John W. Harries' brewery was on 1 west side of Jefferson street, north of First street ; the brewery of John and Her Ferneding was on the east side of Kenton street, near Third. .

Peter Voorhees and D. Z. Peiree, were proprietors of opposition stage lin Samuel Rouzer was auctioneer.

Livery stables were kept by Briee Dillie, J. & T. R. Gillis, Lewis Hecki John Miller, John Wiggim, Reed & Shellabarger.

The eity was well provided with hotels and taverns ; the Voorhees House, H. Squires, landlord ; Swaynie House, Alexander Swaynie ; Montgomery Hou C. Forrer ; Farmer's and Meehanie's Hotel, John P. Kline ; Franklin Hou Conrad Smith ; Lafayette House, J. Zweisler ; Columbian Hotel, Adam Kneeb Dayton Hotel, Franeis Ohmer ; City Hotel, M. S. Gunekel ; Galt House, J. Nauerth; Liberty Hall, Adam Snyder ; Pennsylvania House, H. Good ; Union Hou H. Good ; Harrison House; Philadelphia House ; Ameriean House, Andrew Span St. Charles, N. L. Aull & Co .; Canal Hotel, T. Stephens ; Chillicothe House, Rowe ; Augustus Kryder and F. Shutte eaeh had small taverns in the alley the north side of the Market House ; Erasmus Muneh kept hotel on Third stre east of Bainbridge street.

There were forty-one physicians practieing medieine in the eity; Edward Bal H. Baker, J. Bosler, C. Broadbeek, Joseph Brown, H. G. Carey, -- Canne Oliver Crook, J. M. Crook, J. Clements, Jacob Coblentz, R. Cagley, John Cra head, E. Ealy, William Egry, - -Felke, M. Garst, A. Geiger, George Green, J Haines, Adams Jewett, Henry Jewett, J. H. Jordan, S. Jones, A. Kellogg, Knappstaedt, F. H. Langstedt, R. Martin, J. V. Miller, A. Shuleek, J. W. Shrive Edmund Smith, Edwin Smith, John Steele, H. K. Steele, C. W. Strumm, Ii. Va Tuyl, D. B. Van Tuyl, H. Wigand, J. Wise, George Zueblen.

Thirty-six lawyers : John Ackerman, Luther B. Bruen, W. C. Bartlett, Jam H. Baggott, Ely Booth, Wilbur Conover, S. Craighead, J. H. Crane, J. G. Cral M. E. Curwen, Edward W. Davies, Samuel B. Darst, E. J. Forsyth, Luther Gil dings, R. H. Hart, George B. Holt, L. Huesman, John Howard, D. A. Haynes, W. Iddings, J. A. Jordan, Gilbert Kennedy, P. P. Lowe, John G. Lowe, Josi: Lovell, Peter Odlin, W. H. Piper, R. C. Sehenck, L. Q. Smith. T. J. S. Smith, He] ry Stoddard, Hiram Strong, S. M. Sullivan, C. L. Vallandigham, M. B. Walke Y. V. Wood.

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Eighteen preachers : P. D. Gurley, John W. Hall, J. C. Crum, W. P. Strick- J. B. Britton, D. R. Bilcom, D. Winters, W. R. Davis, William Ahrens, George TIdders, Samuel Gormon, A. Hardorf, E. W. Humphries, P. Rizer, George Spring, Walker, A. P. Frees, F. Snyder.

The four banks were the Dayton Branch of the State Bank of Ohio, Peter oda, President, C. G. Swain, Cashier ; Dayton Bank, Jonathan Harshman, Sr., Trident, V. Winters, Cashier. March 31, 1850, Mr. Harshman died, and John eh was elected President, and John B. Chapman appointed Cashier, vice V. Ters resigned ; City Bank, owned by J. O. Shoup and Samuel Tate, Joseph A. Luing, Cashier ; Farmers' Bank, owned by Daniel Beckel, Josepli Clegg and Witam Dickey, under the firm name of Beckel & Co.

The Dayton Hotel Company was incorporated in March, 1850. In July they hased the ground at the southwest corner of Third and Main streets, and in Efall of the same year began building the Phillips House. The house was ted by Leonard & Potter September 10, 1852 ; a very elegant and popularly t.ded ball and supper were given at the hotel, under the management of a large uper of the most prominent gentlemen of the city, the evening of October 14; : ts, $5.

MINOR EVENTS.

In July, 1851, a town clock that had been purchased by the City Council was ad in the tower of Wesley Chapel, where it did duty for a number of years, and achen placed in the Second Presbyterian Church steeple.

In sewing machines, the Singer machine was the first exhibited in Dayton ; it abrought here October 11, 1851, by S. N. Shear, agent, and of course was an bj t of great interest to people of all classes.

Clegg's Hall, Third street, now occupied by the Superior Court, was opened le public in November, 1852.

Beckel Hall, opposite the east end of the market house, Jefferson strect, was ii in 1852.

CENSUS.

Of the settlers who came to the county, April 1, 1796, eight men, three women, Cour girl children and one baby boy, total sixteen, located at Dayton. Within eext three years some of the original settlers moved out, but new-comers ased the population of the hamlet to twenty-three-nine men, seven women d'even children. In April, 1803, the population was shown to be five men, six pen and eight children, total nineteen. December 21, 1808, the village had Enhabitants ; August 10, 1810. 383 ; June 1, 1820, 1,139 ; May 1, 1828, 1,697 ; 14, 1829, 2,358.

The United States census of 1830 shows the population of the town to have e 2.934 on June 1 of that year. The population had increased to 3.258 on tary 1, 1832 ; 3,376 on March 1, 1833 ; 5,460 October 1, 1838.

By the census report of 1840, Dayton had 6,067 inhabitants. In August, J there was a population of 9,792 ; 10.977 in 1850 ; 16,562 on the 1st of June, ; 20.081 by the census of 1860 ; 30,473 by the census of 1870; and by the -nis of 1880, we have 38,721.

BANKS.

At a time when the population of Dayton was less than 1,000, business had preased as to tempt capitalists to engage in banking.

In the fall of 1813, the Dayton Manufacturing Company was chartered. ecmber 28, the following Board of Directors was elected : H. G. Phillips, Joseph eile, John Compton, David Reid, William Eaker, Charles R. Greene, Isaae G. Buett. Joseph H. Crane, D. C. Lindsley, John Ewing, Maddox Fisher, David orrin and John H. Williams. May 19, 1814, the board organized by the election WIG. Phillips, President, and George S. Houston, Cashier. At an election held Jul4, J. N. C. Schenck, George Grove, Fielding Gosney and Benjamin Van Cleve

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were added to the board. The amount of stock issued was $61,055. The ba opened for business August 14, 1814 ; the President's salary was fixed at $150 annum, and the Cashier's at $400, but both were afterward increased. In Nove ber. Mr. Phillips resigned the Presidency, and Joseph Peirce was elected. ' next year the company built the stone house on the east side of Main street, nc of First. Luther Bruen and James Steele were elected directors. In June, exhibit of the condition of the bank was made as follows :

Gold and silver. $ 34,154 35

Treasury notes. .

1,000 00

Bills discounted.

56,871 81

Paid on banking house.

880 00

Currency.

28,340 87

Expense.

2,258 18

Total. $123,505 21

$ 25,683 00

Notes issued.

61,200 00

United States deposit. 5,120 00

Individual deposits. ..

19,171 51

Due Miami Exporting Company.

7,313 91

Due other banks. .

2,728 02

Discounts.

2,338 37

Total $123,554 81

The circulation was afterward increased to $134,671, a part of which " change tickets," for 64 cents, 123 cents, 25 and 50 cents.

In 1817, Henry Bacon, as a professional character of reputable standing, employed as attorney for the bank. In 1818, William Huffmam, Henry Ba and George W. Smith were elected Directors, and, in 1819, Alexander Grimes.

The President, Joseph Peirce, died in September, 1821. Benjamin Van C was elected to succeed him, but died in November, and was succeeded by ded Newcom. The bank had been forced to suspend specie payments at several ferent times, and the business had run down. In February, 1822, James Stl was elected President, but shortly afterward the directors decided to close up business. It, however, run along until in 1825, a new law was passed that way first deemed favorable, but taxes were oppressive, and it became evident that bank must go down.

In 1829, Henry Stoddard was elected Director.

The Cashier, Mr. Houston, died in May 1831, Charles R. Greene was ele to succeed him.

In July, 1831, the board was re-organized by the election of nine direc' James Steele, H. G. Phillips, David Stone, Jacob Catterlin, William Eaker, H Stoddard, Luther Bruen, Charles G. Swain, John Rench. James Steele, Presid Alexander Grimes, Cashier ; D. Z. Peiree, Assistant. In 1833, Henry Stodc was employed as attorney for the bank at a salary of $50 per annum.

The Legislature shortly afterward authorized the name to be changed to of the Dayton Bank. J. H. Bowen afterward became Assistant Cashier, ther A. Dusang, and in 1839 John Harries was appointed.

Peter Odlin and James Perrine were made Directors in 1836 ; Mr. Je: and D. Z. Peirce in 1839.

In 1841, the bank suspended specie payment ; January, 1842, the board notice of their intention to wind up the business ; January 1, 1843, the cha expired, and Alexander Grimes, as agent, closed up the affairs of the bauk.

The eity was then without banking facilities from the 1st of January, 1 until June 1, 1845 ; exeept that for a part of that time D. Edwards, a broker, in business on the north side of Third street, near Main street, in Harshm row.

In February, 1845, a new and more liberal bank law was enacted. With few weeks stock was subscribed for an independent bank, to be called the "].

Stock paid in.

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:c Bank," under the new law, with a specie capital of $60,000, May 1, the owing Directors were elected : Jonathan Harshman, Sr., John Reneh, Thomas B'wn, Jonathan Harshman, Jr., Daniel Beekel, Henry Van Tuyl, David Davis. Jeathan Harshman, Sr., was made President, and Valentine Winters, Cashier.

The bank was located on the north side of Third street, the second door east ofMain street. It was opened for business about June 1, and two weeks later new bills were in eireulation.

John Reneh was elected President of the bank upon the death of Mr. Harsh- mi, in Mareh, 1850 ; in November following, Mr. Winters resigned, and John B. pman was appointed Cashier. The bank discontinued business in the spring >fil 852.

Stock books of the Dayton Branch State Bank of Ohio, were opened the first wik of April, 1845. The first meeting of stockholders was held May 21 ; the word was organized as follows : President, Peter Odlin ; Cashier, David Z. Prce ; Directors, Peter Odlin, Alexander Grimes, C. G. Swain, R. W. Steele, J. )Phillips, Samuel Shoup, Warren Estabrook, David Stout, Herman Gebhart ; stal, $150,000.

The bank began business July 7, in a room on the south side of Seeond t.et, four doors east of Main, and in the latter part of Deeember following n'ed into Shoup's building, at the southeast corner of Second and Jefferson -tets. Mr. Peiree resigned in Mareh, 1849, and Charles G. Swain was elected Cihier, and served in that eapacity, with Mr. Odlin as President, until the eapi- aand business was transferred to the Dayton National Bank in April, 1865.

The City Bank, a private bank owned by J. O. Shoup and Samuel Tate, Sr., wh Joseph A. Dusang as Cashier, was located on the north side of Third street, 'of doors east of Jefferson, and opened for business August 7, 1850. In April, 182, Mr. Tate withdrew from the firm, and the business was continued by Mr. up for several years.

Daniel Beekel, William Diekey and Joseph Clegg established the Farmers' B.k in the Ohio Bloek, Third street west of Kenton street, and opened for busi- 16 November 20, 1850. March 29, 1852, Mr. Clegg withdrew from the firm, at the bank was moved to the northeast corner of Jefferson and Third streets. Dober 24, of the same year, Mr. Dickey withdrew, and Mr. Beckel continued il'le until the bank elosed in 1854.

The Miami Valley Bank was established in 1851, and opened for business Setember 10. Daniel Beekel, President ; S. C. Emley, Cashier ; Direetors, Dan- eBeckel, Nathaniel Strong, J. McDaniel, Daniel A, Haynes, Joseph Clegg. The bak was at first located in room No. 3 of the Ohio Bloek, but was afterward n'cd to the Dayton Bank room, on Third street, near Main, where the business led.

The Exchange Bank, owned by Valentine Winters, Jonathan Harshman, R. R Dickey and James R. Young, was first opened for business at the northeast Ger of Main and Third streets, April 5, 1852. September 26, 1853, Messrs. Drey and Young withdrew, Harshman and Winters continuing the business uil in 1857, Mr. Harshman withdrew, and Jonathan H. Winters beeame a mem- ut of the firm. The firm name was changed to V. Winters & Son, who con- i ed and largely inereased the business, and for many years held rank w i the best banks of the country. In the fall of 1861, the bank was moved LY doors north into the building that was torn down in 1871, to give place to Er present handsome structure. On the 1st of January, 1882, it was changed to National Bank and is known as Winters' National Bank. Its capital stock is 300,000, and its offieers are as follows : J. H. Winters, President ; J. D. Platt, Ve President ; J. C. Reber, Cashier ; Direetors, J. H. Winters, J. D. Platt, Val- er'ne Winters, L. B. Gunekel, J. Decker, J. M. Phelps, James Stoekstill, Samuel Cighead, E. M. Wood,

After the affairs of the Miami Valley Bank were elosed up, Mr. R. D. Harsh-

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man occupied the room as a private banking house ; then he, with Jonathan Gorman, established the Central Bank, and moved into the corner room, vaca by the Exchange Bank, and continued business until about 1874.

The banking house of Harshman & Co., east side of Jefferson street, north Third, was established by Jonathan and Joseph Harshman in 1860 ; in 1865, tl gentlemen were associated in the organization of the Second National Ba In 1870, Harshman & Co. again engaged in banking, and continued until affec by the panic of 1873.

The First National Bank was organized in the spring of 1863, with $112, capital, which was afterward increased to $150,000. President, Simon Gebba Cashier, G. B. Harman ; Directors, Simon Gebhart, Henry Herrman, Thomas 1 rott, Caleb Parker, John L. Martin, D. E. Mead, Samuel Marshall, George Shaw, Josiah Gebhart. May 1, 1870, Simon Gebhart, G. B. Harman and W. Gebhart purchased the good will and succeeded to the business of the bank, have since that time conducted a general banking business under the firm nam Gebhart, Harman & Co., north side of Third street, three doors west of Jeffery

The Second National Bank was chartered in the spring of 1863, and org ized as follows : President, Jonathan Harshman ; Cashier, David C. Ren Directors, Jonathan Harshman, James Perrine, G. W. Kneisly, T. S. Babl William P. Huffman, Robert Chambers, L. R. Pfoutz, N. B. Darst, D. C. Rei Their place of business at first was on the east side of Jefferson street, nort Third street, and September 1, 1869, was moved to its present location at northwest corner of Jefferson and Third streets. The capital at first emplo was $100.000, but has at different times been increased until it reached $300,4 The last officers of this bank were : William P. Huffman, President ; Daniel Ke Vice President ; Charles E. Drury, Cashier ; Directors, W. P. Huffman, T. S } bitt, D. Keifer, G. W. Kneisly, R. J. King, John K. McIntyre, Preserved Sn George W. Shaw, E. J. Barney. It eeased to exist May 25, 1882.

The Dayton National Bank received its charter in April, 1865, and withou terruption to business, succeeded the Dayton Branch of the State Bank of Ohio. bank was organized with $300,000 capital ; Peter Odlin, President ; C. G. Sw Cashier ; Directors, J. H. Achey, G. W. Rogers, Harvey Conover, T. A. Phil Horaee Pease, Dr. H. Jewett, Joel Estabrook, Herman Gebhart. The bank ro was at the southeast eorner of Second and Jefferson streets. Mr. Swain die! 1866. H. C. Hiestand succeeded him, and served until W. S. Phelps was ele in January, 1869. The bank was moved to its present location in the Hu building at the southeast corner of Third and Jefferson streets, October 1, 1 J. H. Achey was made President in November, 1872, and is still serving in capacity ; W. S. Phelps is Cashier, and the Directors are John H. Achey, G Rogers, Harvey Conover, Samuel W. Davies, R. R. Dickey, Josiah Gebhart, Will P. Callahan, William H. Simms, Isaac Van Ausdal.

The Merchants' National Bank began business February 15, 1871, in room which they yet occupy at the southwest corner of Third and Jeffe streets ; capital, $100,000; afterward increased to $150,000. President, J Powell ; Cashier, A. S. Estabrook ; Directors, John Powell, E. D. Payne. I. Mead, J. C. Peirce, J. W. Dietrich, James Applegate, Samuel Marshall. C Parker, N. Ohmer. The present board are : D. E. Mead, President ; J. C. Pe Vice President ; A. S. Estabrook, Cashier ; Directors, D. E. Mead, J. C. Pe- John R. Reynolds, B. F. Hargrave, E. A. Daniels, T. A. Legler, James A] gate, A. Gebhart, N. Ohmer.

The Dayton Savings Bank, 432 East Fifth street, was organized $100,000 capital February 24, 1874 ; President, C. F. Kneisly ; Cashier, J. Dietrich ; Directors, C. F. Kneisly, Charles Burroughs, Jost Durst, D. SI John L. Prugh. Mr. Kneisly served as President until January, 1880, when J L. Prugh was elected. The present board are : John L. Prugh, President; ! Crawford, Cashier ; Directors, John L. Prugh, Jost Durst, D. Slentz, E. P. Joseph Bigger.

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John Bettelon and William Gunckel, in 1872, established a Savings Bank at 2( East Third street. Mr. Bettelon withdrew from the firm, and Mr. Gunckel is st carrying on the business.

Small weekly deposits, which, in the aggregate amount to a considerable sum, ar made in the Building Associations, and in the Savings and Loan Associations, sciany of which have been organized in the city. These associations have accom- plhed great good to a very large number of mechanics and laborers, by affording a fe deposit for small sums of weekly earnings, and in this way enabling very my families to accumulate a sum sufficient to buy or build small homes.

The Third National Bank was organized and began business May 10, 1882, in "b building formerly occupied by the Second National Bank. Its capital stock is 3-0,000, and its officers arc : William P. Huffman, President ; Daniel Keifer, Vice >sident ; Charles E. Drury, Cashier ; Directors, William P. Huffman, T. S. Bab- i, Daniel Keifer, G. W. Kneisly, R. J. King, John K. McIntyre, Preserved Sith, George W. Shaw, E. J. Barney.

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CHAPTER VI.

DAYTON INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS.

INTRODUCTION -- CAR WORKS -- WOOD-WORKING ESTABLISHMENTS ---- AGRICUI URAL WORKS-CARRIAGES-MACHINE SHOPS, ETC .- MILLS-BREWERS -. M. BLE AND STONE-TOBACCO-CRACKER MANUFACTORIES-MISCELLANEOUS.

INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS.

T THERE is no portion of the business interests of a State, county or city, more importance than its manufacturing industries. They are the bo and sinew of its prosperity, and the failing or closing of a mill or factory almost an infallible sign of the deterioration of a place, or the unenterprisi spirit pervading the inhabitants of that city, village or township. It is w these facts before us, that we here present for your persnal benefit, hr sketches of the greater number of manufactories, which entitles Dayton to called the Rochester of Ohio, and of which none are more proud than the telligent and wide-awake population of that city.

A few of the industries mentioned in this chapter, were established hall, century or more ago. At that time, the wheels of progress turned slower th at present, and the mode of manufacture was rather primitive and crude. the chariot of time rolled slowly forward, improvements began to make th appearance on every article placed on the market, and at present, we venti to say, there is no city in the Union whose inventors and manufacturers : better known and whose manufactured goods bear a higher standard than th of the "Valley City of the Miami."

Her inventors, though not numerous, have placed before the Amerio public articles of importance and necessity; her manufacturers have et strived to place the city of their choice in the front rank among the great b iness centers of the West. In this they have succeeded beyond their most si guine expectations. They have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars the buildings, machinery, etc., and by the purchase of the best quality crude material, the employing of none but skilled workmen, a judicious exp diture of printer's ink, coupled with displays of their wares at industrial ex bitions, have succeeded in making the fame of Dayton resound far and wid throughout the civilized world.

The following industries especially merit attention, either on account their age and magnitude, or the enterprising spirit which their owners hi shown on all occasions. To no industry of Dayton can her citizens poiut w more pride than the one we shall first call attention to. It is probably the ia est works of a like character in the United States, and gives employment over a regiment of America's sons.

THE BARNEY & SMITH MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

The Dayton Car Works were established in 1849, by E. Thresher and E. Barney, under the firm name of E. Thresher & Co., and with limited ca tal as compared with that now invested. In 1854, Mr. Thresher disposed his interest to C. Parker, and for ten years the business was conducted un

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tnoirm name of Barney, Parker & Co. In 1864, Mr. Parker sold his interest to reserved Smith, and the firm name changed to Barney, Smith & Co. In 187, the firm was incorporated, assuming, the name of the Barney & Smith Iaufacturing Company, since which time they have rapidly enlarged their uness and erected new and more commodious brick buildings. The machinery are used in the business was formerly in the possession of Dean, Parker & I's, car manufacturers of Springfield, Mass., and was brought to Dayton by I.C. Parker. New machinery has been constantly added, new inventions led of different machines, until at present they have probably the most com- lo car-work machinery in the West. The company consumes more than 9,00,000 feet of lumber and 20,000 tons of iron per annum. and employs v¿ 1,100 men. Their capital has been increased from $120,000 in 1849, to 1'00,000 in 1880, while the value of their manufactured goods annually ex- Fe€3 $2,000,000. Their buildings cover four acres, and with the second, "hil, and fourth floors of some, give them over eight acres of working room. hr have one building 35x50 feet in size, of which the first floor is used as a o room; the second is handsomely fitted up for an office; and the third for hcurtain and linen department of sleeping coaches. They also have the fol- wng buildings: One, one and a half story brick, 97x155, for freight car erect- as one 50x155, for freight trucks; painting shop, 52x245; one, 52x182, for -tng up bodies of passenger coaches; two four-story buildings, 82x90, and (3,0, for engine room and wood-working machinery; one, 82x165, for setting p'odies of baggage cars; one, 82x165, for freight wood-working machinery; laxsmith shop, 81x205; machine shop, 63x120, four stories; wheel foundry, :00; pitting house, 30x60 feet (capacity 140 wheels per day); oil and glass o e, 30x60 feet, three stories; sand and coke sheds and stabling. Two en- 13 are required to move these acres of solid machinery-350 and 200 horse- opr respectively.

WOODWORKING ESTABLISHMENT.

Baird & Bro.'s planing-mill, sash, door and blind factory.

This business was established in 1858, by John C. and William F. Baird. They commenced business on the present site of John Rouzer's planing- j where they remained until July, 1861. On that date their mill was de- red by fire, the firm losing a large stock of models, patterns, etc. Soon ft, they started in business again on First street, opposite the head of Mad- In 1872, they removed to their present location. They now occupy a 11-story brick structure, 100x30 feet in size, at 328 and 330 East First street: tbr building is fitted up with the latest improved machinery, and is operated yented steam power. The business was rather small at first, but as both ochers are practical mechanics, and have given all their attention to it, their a is now quite large, extending, for the most part, throughout Montgomery u Greene Counties.

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The history of Montgomery county, Ohio, containing a history of the county, Part 65

Author: W.H. Beers & Co Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Chicago, W. H. Beers & co. Number of Pages: 1214

Author: W.H. Beers & Co
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, W. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1214