The history of Montgomery county, Ohio, containing a history of the county, Part 66

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

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HOGLEN BROS.' PULP COMPANY.

This firm manufactures all kinds of lumber. Their flourishing business a founded by the father of the Messrs. Hoglen in 1840, and in 1873 the firm Dosed of John B., William J. and J. C. Hoglen, took possession. They roy fifty men, paying an average salary to each of $12 per week. They lelhave, in addition to these, a foreman and a book-keeper. The motive oer is furnished by a forty-horse power engine, and their yards are located n'ast Fifth and North Webster streets, with an office at 228 East Fifth street. "I'mill for the manufacture of pulp, is located at Medway, Clark Co., Ohio. Tl officers of the company are: J. P. Hoglen, President; J. C. Hoglen, Secre- tan: J. N. Bell, Treasurer.

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G. STOMPS & CO.'S CHAIR FACTORY.

Among the many institutions which have served to extend the fame of Da ton as a manufacturing point, and especially deserving of mention, becau standing alone among the other industries, is the above works. The busine was founded in 1859, by Gustav Stomps. He commenced operations in small brick and frame building, on First street, and four years later his tra had increased to such an extent as to necessitate more commodious quarter He removed to his present location, 229 East First street, where he has sin carried on his steadily increasing business. The firm occupy three buildin -one factory, three stories high, 43x200 feet, with offices attached; one 20x1 feet, four stories high, and a wareroom on Canal, between First and Seco) streets, 42x83, four stories high. The firm manufacture cane and wood botto chairs, which are turned out by the best improved machinery. The firm o. ploy 100 men and find a ready sale for their goods in New York, Pennsylvan Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Mr. Stomps, the founder of the business, is native of Germany, but at present one of the representative German citize of this county. The " Co." is composed of R. P. Burkhart and C. Vogel, t former of whom has charge of the business of the firm.

JOHN ROUZER.

This gentleman is the largest contractor and builder in Dayton. Fr 1844 to 1854 he worked at the carpenter's trade throughout this and adjoini counties. In 1854. he established his present business at Dayton in a sml way, and in 1861 commenced the manufacture of building material. His b iness was then located in the old Bomberger flouring mill, where he put in (- eration and used the first iron frame molding machine manufactured in 1) United States, and which is still in his possession. In 1862, he commend the erection of the old (Turner) Opera House, which was completed and oper January 1, 1864. In 1863, he removed to his present location, on the Coop Hydraulic, at the head of Fourth street, and from 1866 to 1868 employed abot two hundred men annually. In 1867, he enlarged his quarters by a wing i 72 feet in size, and now occupies a large and commodious structure. His cilities for manufacturing building material are unlimited, and his machine, of the latest and best improved pattern. He re-saws lumber, makes sta building a specialty, and is a large dealer in frames, sashes, doors, blinds, & is a manufacturer of brackets, office furniture and wooden mantels.

PARROTT & GILBERT.

This firm own and operate the Dayton Furniture Company, which bu ness was commenced about the year 1865. The present firm, composed Henry R. Parrott and Jacob B. Gilbert, purchased the stock and trade in j8 and have since continued the business. They occupy a factory 60x40, f. stories, and an addition 35x60, two stories, both being constructed of bri The company manufacture only chamber sets, of which goods they turn numerous and handsome designs, all being made of the best woods. TH trade extends throughout Western New York and Pennsylvania, Michigan Northeastern Ohio, exceeding over $50,000 annually. Thirty-five hands 1. steady and remunerative employment, and the business of the firm has gro. to such proportions as to find a market for more goods than they can maken fact worthy the careful consideration of all business men. The Compar machinery is run by steam power, rented of E. H. Brownell & Co.

PIERCE & COLEMAN.

This firm is wholesale and retail dealers in and dressers of all kinds lumber. The business was established by Matthew Burrows, who was s

Henry Best

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'eled by Burrows & Stewart, and the latter firm by Stewart & Co., in 1866. [.I. Pierce became the sole proprietor in 1876, and was succeeded by the prsent firm. They occupy a three-story brick building, 100x60 feet in size, itTos. 10 and 12 Wayne street, and employ fifty men at an average salary of Sber week. Their machinery is run by an eighty-horse power engine, and sf the most complete and improved style.

PINNEO & DANIELS.

These gentlemen are the sole proprietors of the Dayton Wheel Works. I business was founded in 1855, by Ernest Zwick, who continued it, with Jeral partners, until 1865, in which year A. W. Pinneo bought an interest, ul in March, 1866, E. A. Daniels also purchased an interest, the firm contin- i'g as Zwick, Pinneo & Daniels until 1875, when the two latter purchased 1 Zwick's interest, and the firm became Pinneo & Daniels. They were lo- ad at 216 East Third street, where business was carried on for a fifth of a ejury. In April, 1881, the firm moved into their present large and hand- o e brick structure. This building is 50x100 feet in size, three and a half t'ies high, with an L 36x65 feet, three stories. This is one of two indus- rs of a like nature in Dayton; and the firm, therefore, enjoy a large and od trade. They manufacture wheels, hubs, spokes and all kinds of wagon vid and bent work. Their work is of the very best quality, and they cater o17 for the best trade. Their sales are made all over the Union, and large ubunts have been shipped to foreign lands. The firm have about $100,000 nested in the business, and their sales will average annually about the same wunt. Seventy-five men and boys are employed in the business, and the nhinery is operated by a 150-horse power engine. Charles E. Daniels has l'rge of the office. The gentlemen comprising this firm are well known hughout the county and State as men of sterling business integrity.

S. N. BROWN & CO.

This firm maufacture wheels, hubs, spokes and bent material. The en- frise was inaugurated by Harvey Blanchard, in 1847, on the east side of tł canal, between Third and Fourth streets, and is, therefore, one of theoldest rustrial firms in Dayton. In 1850, the firm became known as Blanchard & Bwn, under which title it continued the business until 1863, when J. M. PIps became a silent partner. In 1867 occurred the death of Mr. Blanchard. a :. Messrs. Brown & Phelps purchased his interest, and changed the name of 1 firm to its present style. In 1869, a joint-stock company was organized wh a capital stock of $147,500, the firm name being yet retained. In 1851. I firm removed to the corner of Kenton and Fourth streets. Their present 1 rters, on the southeast corner of Fourth and St. Clair streets, was erected in 1,9, where they occupy a five-story brick structure, of considerable dimensions, Addition to a three-story frame, formerly used as a factory, in which their weigh turning of wood work is now done. They employ 130 men, and their ble will amount to $150,000 annually.

AGRICULTURAL WORKS.

B. C. TAYLOR & SON.

Prominent among the manufacturers of hay rakes in the United States is t name of B. C. Taylor. This gentleman is a native of Pennsylvania, and cae to Dayton many years ago. In 1862, he founded his present business on ty present site of the shops of Marshall, Graves & Co., and was subsequently. f many years, in the Western shops, now occupied by L. & M. Woodhull.

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Starting his business previous to the war, on the breaking-out of which mone was plenty, and hay rakes needed. Mr. Taylor's invention rose rapidly public favor. Some years after, owing to hard times, and the non-payment hundreds of notes due, he was forced to suspend operations until 1881, whe he started once more. The firm occupies four rooms in a large brick building and manufacture Taylor's new rake, an improvement on the old one, combinis both hand and horse dump. Over 64,000 of the former rakes were distribut throughout the civilized world, supplying both home and foreign trade. TI firm have facilities for turning out 3,500 rakes annually, finding a ready sa for them. The business is located on the corner of Wayne and East This streets

DAYTON CHAMPION PLOW WORKS.

J. Lane Reed & Co. are the proprietors of the above named works. T] business was commenced in 1869 by Manse, Breneman & Co., on Front stree near Third, in a small frame building, about one-third the size of the prese: one. The business was operated by this firm until the death of Mr. Manse, 1873. A year previous, Mr. J. Lane Reed became a member of the firm, and ( the death of its senior member of the company, the firm name became J, Lar Reed & Co. They occupy a four-story brick building, 175x100 feet in siz where they manufacture the Champion plow, in all sizes and kinds. The offi of the firm is located across the street, opposite the factory. The trade of th firm extends from Pennsylvania to the " Rockies," and from "the Lakes " " the Gulf." They have received innumerable premiums and diplomas fro different expositions, State, district and county fairs. One important featu in the Champion plow claimed by the firm to be superior to other plows is i simplicity of construction and adaptation to soil once heavily timbered. TI machinery in the building is operated by both water and steam power. E ward and James Breneman form the "Co." of this firm.

MARSHAL, GRAVES & CO.

These works were established between the years 1866 and 1869, by Herma Herchelrode, who made an assignment in 1878. F. M. Reigel then bought t) works of E. Bimm, the assignee, and carried on the business until 1879, whe Albert C. Marshall purchased the business, and operated it as the Dayton M chine Company, until 1880. Henry C. Graves then became a member of tl firm, changing the company's name to Marshall, Graves & Co. They occu] a three-story brick, L-shaped, 200x40, and 150x60 for machine shops, and one-story foundry, 100x80 feet in size. The firm manufacture the " Victor and " Star" hay rake and trade engines, which are shipped to all parts of ti Union. They give constant employment to nearly one hundred men, at salary of $2 per day each. Their propelling power is furnished by a "Callakal eighty-horse power engine, which is kept steadily running to its full capacit

D. E. M'SHERRY & CO., 1126 EAST THIRD STREET,

This industry was founded by its present partners in 1864, on Way street. They remained there until 1868, when business had increased to suq proportions that more room was necessary. The company then purchased the present site, and erected their present factory. The building is a T-shape three-story brick, 350x50 feet in size, and supplied with the best machine for the manufacture of agricultural implements. This firm commenced make the McSherry grain drill, and have devoted all their capital, time al enterprise to improve its strength and utility. They have so far succeeded : to now employ 140 men eleven months in the year, whereas at first their bus ness only needed the workmanship of thirty-five men for a season. Their trac

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, und from New England to California, and is increasing in the South, in nortion to the opening up of that territory. The number of drills annually ucufactured has increased from 400 to 4,000, a significant fact of the enter- r .: and "go-ahead-ativeness of this firm." The members of the firm are Daiel E. McSherry and Edward Breneman.

J. W. STODDARD & CO.

The works under this firm, at 1122 to 1140 East Third street, were estab- .s d in 1868, by Dodds & Beal. on the present site of the factory. That firm asucceeded by John Dodds, and he. in 1870, by John Dodds & Co. The rent firm came into possession in 1875. The business was first started in a vistory frame building, 30x100 feet in size, which was subsequently de- red by fire. The firm then erected an L-shaped two-story brick, which is 1 136x40 feet in size. It was afterward raised to three stories, and busi- - has increased so rapidly that a new building has been erected each year n. The ground owned by the firm is 295x230 feet in dimensions, and, in ktion to the old building, has on it two four-story brick structures, 130x50 eeach. a foundry 136x50, a blacksmith shop 80x60, three stories high, and mer shop 136x30, one story high. A glance at these proportions will give e eader an idea of the large amount of room necessary to carry on the stead- Facreasing business of this firm. They employ an average of 450 men, and nearly $350.000 invested in the business. They annually manufacture 5) grain drills, 2,500 broadcast seeders, 15,000 hay rakes. 3,000 harrows, no large number of smaller implements. The above facts speak for them- -V's, and comment is unnecessary. No industry in the Valley City is pointed th more pride and interest than the works operated by the above firm. Tur are the largest of the kind in Montgomery County, and probably in reern Ohio.

JOHN DODDS.

The manufacturing career of this gentleman extends back to 1856, when, rtnership with William Bomberger and Collins Wight, he began the a: facture of agricultural implements in the shops now owned by the Wood- n Machine Company, where they continued in business until the close of erar, when they sold the building to the Pitts Threshing Machine Company. c noved to the Dayton and Western shops. Here they carried on business val years, when Mr. Dodds bought out Bomberger, Wight & Co., which the firm name, and began the manufacture of the Hollingsworth Rake, ex- wzely, under the firm name of Smith, Dodds & Co. At the end of one a Mr. Dodds bought out the partners and became sole owner. He gave up ease of the Dayton and Western shops, and erected new buildings on the r'r' of Third and Bainbridge streets, where, after manufacturing three years, sposed of a half interest to John W. Stoddard. This partnership ex- e three years. when Mr. Dodds sold his interest in those shops to Mr. Stod- r and purchased the latter's interest in the Miami City shops, which they r also operating. This change occurred in 1875, and the only building at Is oint was a two-storied frame and a brick engine house, which yet form a rof the present shops, the frame structure being now used for a wood-shop e first story, and paint-room above, with a brick addition in the rear for fourposes. In the rear of this are the blacksmith and machine shops, solid id buildings, two stories in height, in which everything is done by the aid - genious machinery, the upper story of the blacksmith shop being also se for a paint-room. To the north of those is the foundry, which is a one- stor brick, and on the east of all is a large three-storied brick wareroom, with a ty,-story brick building used for finishing rooms, adjoining it on the north;

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the combined shops covering about two acres of ground, and including spo and lumber yard, five acres. Mr. Dodds manufactures six kinds of rakes, vi the Hollingsworth, Reindeer, Surprise, Taylor No. 1 and No. 4, and Redbi turning out about 11,000 rakes annually, aggregating about $200,000 per ye In running the machinery, one eighty-horse power engine is used, and eve machine throughout these shops is of the latest and best improved patte Mr. Dodds employs 140 hands, has manufactured since starting his busin more than 125,000 rakes. and his market is throughout the civilized wor The office is a neat two-storied frame structure, close to the shops, which located in Miami City, north of Third street, on the Dayton & Western R: road, which supplies him with convenient and abundant shipping facilities.

PRITZ & KUHNST.

This firm commenced business in 1852, on the corner of Second and Se streets, under the present firm name. Being among the pioneer manufactur firms of the Valley City, their business has increased in proportion to growth of the city. They first occupied a small frame building, and with assistant started the manufacture of horse-powers and threshing machin In 1846, they removed to a two-story frame building on the corner of Sec and Webster streets, where they remained ten years. In 1856, they took 1 session of their present factory. This isa four-story structure, 200x50 feet size, fitted up with the best kinds of machinery for the making of this c. of goods. They employ forty men, at an average salary of $1.75 per day, a although not doing as large a business as other firms in the same line, t? trade is permanent and remunerative. They manufacture about 400 earl self-binders, self-rakes, reapers, mowers and grain drills annually.

THE AUGHE PLOW WORKS-CHARLES PARROTT, PROPRIETOR.

This important branch of the industrial establishments of the " Roche of Ohio" was founded in 1847, by Jefferson Aughe, in a little shop on T street. Mr. Aughe was of an inventive turn of mind, and turned his ge: into the agricultural channel of manufactures. He invented the plow wl bears his name, and which has been scattered throughout the Union like wi on well prepared soil. Shortly after starting this business, he removed to present location of the works, and erected a frame building 40x40, two sto high, where business was carried on by him alone till the early part of 1 when John Achey bought an interest, which he held until his death in the of 1866, after which Charles Parrott purchased Mr. Achey's interest from heirs and this firm operated the works until 1871, when Mr. Parrott purch Mr. Aughe's interest; the latter died soon after, but his name will not be gotten by the many tillers of the soil throughout Ohio and the great No west. Mr. Parrott added to the old frame building, until July 18, 1881, w the entire structure was torn down, and a handsome brick building eren The new works are 80x70, four stories in height, and were taken possession ( October, 1881. The first floor is used for a blacksmith shop, grinding and ishing room ; second floor for "stocking" wood work and office; third fourth floors for painting, finishing and making ready for shipment. T warehouses are used by this firm-one 24x100, one story, another 24x60, the third 16x50. The cost of erecting the new building was $12, 000, exclu of machinery. The firm manufacture the Aughe Breaking Plow, making a 3,000 annually, which are distributed over Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. manufacturing department is under the supervision of Smith Aughe, bro of the inventor, who has been in the shop over twenty years. The busine carried on by George Parrott, a brother of the proprietor. The works are 1

ed on the Upper Hydraulic.

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THE FARMERS' FRIEND MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

Among the many industrial establishments of Southern Ohio, but few take redence of the one mentioned in this sketch. The business of the company v¿ commenced by Wensthoff & Getz, in 1868, in a three-story building, 50x100 e in dimensions, and where the firm employed about twenty-five men. This it was succeeded by the present company, which was incorporated in 1871, ri a capital stock of $100,000. In 1875, the firm needed more commodious urters. and enlarged their building to the present size. They now occupy he structures-one four-story brick, 206 feet on State street, by 130 feet on Tyne street-a foundry 150x50 feet, and another building, one story high. x60 feet. Their business has steadily increased with each succeeding year u.l at present they rank among the first in the State. They employ 200 s kmen, at an average salary of $10 per week, and manufacture about 7,000 ¿ of grain drills and corn planters annually. Their trade extends ." every- vre and anywhere," and seven traveling salesmen are kept constantly on the . l. with the same number of clerks and book-keepers in the office. The firm ure branch houses at Philadelphia and Rochester, N. Y., which supply the rle in that portion of the Union. The following are the present officers of th company : President, B. Kuhns ; Vice President, C. F. Kneisly : Secretary, VP. Van Horne ; Treasurer. James A. Marley.

WOODSUM MACHINE COMPANY.

This company was originally founded by J. B. Pitts & Co., in 1863. This nu began the manufacture of the celebrated Pitts Threshing Machines, of vch thousands are scattered all over the civilized world. In 1867, the firm w, changed to Woodsum, Tenney & Co. In 1875, owing to the large increase business, it was incorporated as a stock company, with a capital of $250,000, an assumed the name it bears at present. The company occupies an immense beek structure on the corner of Keowee and Pitts streets, near the Barney & >ith car works. They manufacture the Improved Pitts and Globe Threshing ). chines, and Portable and Traction Engines, a ready sale for which is found mall parts of the globe. These machines are as well known, perhaps, as any n he United States, and enjoy a reputation second to none. The present offi- es of the company are as follows : President. George W. Shaw ; Vice Presi- dit, B. F. Hargrave ; Secretary, J. F. Perrine.

CARRIAGES AND WAGONS-B. E. HOUSER & CO.

The business now operated by this firm was commenced in 1870, by Rit- t & Houser, on the corner of Third and Union streets. Two years later, the fn disolved partnership, and Mr. Houser was tlie sole proprietor. After vari- o; changes, the present firm-Benjamin E. Houser and Charles E. Bedell-was eablished. They owned and carried on two shops, one on the corner of Third al Baxter streets, and the other, one on the corner of Third and Union streets. I the fall of 1881, they purchased half of a large brick structure, at No. 31 Ust Fourth street. where they continue the business, having disposed of the f.mer shops. They employ twenty-five men, and enjoy a good local trade. Je annual sales, adding the receipts of the repair shop, will average $10,000. . Houser has charge of tlie shops, and Mr. Bedell of the office and trade. Te firm make buggies and all kinds of light wood work. and their facilities in te new shops are first-class.

WEAVER BROTHERS.

This business was founded by Gerrety, Gillispie & Co., in 1868, Charles Paver being the "Company " of the firm. They were succeeded by Gerrety Weaver, and in the fall of 1875, the former retired and Mr. Weaver became

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sole proprietor. The shops are located at No. 12 East Fourth street, empl ten men and do a good business. In November, 1881, Mr. Weaver died, al was succeeded by his three sons-Phillip, William and Albert-who have sit carried on the business under the above name. Their repairing and sa amount to about $9,000 per year, and the firm have a well-established repu tion in their line.

J. L. BAKER & CO.

The works owned by the above firm were removed here from New Carli in 1871, under the firm name of J. L. & F. M. Baker, and business commen in the building they now occupy, It was erected by the firm, but since been enlarged, and is now, a three-story brick, with three roo 150x25, and three rooms 60x60, F. M. Baker retired from the firm in 18 and the business was carried on by the remaining member until 1879, wh J. Sykes and M. A. Griffith purchased an interest. In 1880, Mr. Griffith ( posed of his interest to Mr. Baker, and the firm name was changed to J. Baker & Co. They employ from twenty to fifty men- diminishing or incre ing the force in proportion to the seasons of trade. They make only fine b gies and carriages, and turn out about 350 annually.

L. & M. WOODHULL.

This firm established their buggy works on Kenton street in 1878, in a fo story brick structure, 25x75 feet in size, and commenced work with twe: employes. In 1880, they removed to their present quarters on Fifth str which was formerly called the Western shops, and used by B. C. Taylor, in manufacture of the Taylor Hay Rake. The dimensions of the buildings u by this firm are as follows : Main factory, 160x60, two-stories; a shipp house and wareroom 40x40, two-stories; a " body room," 150x50, and a bla smith shop, formerly used as a round-house by a railroad company. In latter they operate nine forges, one furnace and a steam hammer. They ploy 100 men, at a daily average of $1.75 each and turn out 1,500 vehic per year, in addition to a large amount of unfinished work supplied to trade. They have about $50,000 invested in the business, and are the wholesale and retail dealers in this line of trade in Dayton, and probably Montgomery County.

MURRAY & SEEGER.

This firm manufactures carriages and light buggies, and is located on southeast corner of Fifth and Stone streets. They commenced operations 1872, in a small two-story frame building on Wayne street, and a few mon after took possession of their present works. They occupy a three-story brj 90x90, and employ sixteen men, at an average salary of $2.25 per day. firm has $10,000 invested in the business, and their annual sales average $2 000, being mostly in Montgomery County.

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The history of Montgomery county, Ohio, containing a history of the county, Part 66

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