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fashionable and desirable in Ladies', Misses' and Childrens' Cloaks and Wraps, and the latest and choicest of foreign and domestic fabrics are here turned into the handsomest and daintiest of garments, suited to all ages and conditions, and especially adapted to the wants of the trade throughout Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, in all of which States the house find a splendid patron- age from the very best class of dealers, who have come to regard a " Hubert " cloak as " a thing of beauty," even though it cannot necessarily be a " joy forever." The capacity of the factory is fully half a million gar- ments per year, and it is often run pretty well up to the capacity limit. Mr. Isaac Hubert, who is manager and sole proprietor, furnishes another pleasing example of what has been done for Toledo by her citi- zens of foreign birth, he being a native of Austria. His activities are by no means limited to this business, great as it is, for he is also Pres- ident of the Peerless Knitting Works, an extensive manufacturer of toilet articles, and an active and honored member of the Toledo Cham- ber of Commerce, and in all the connected interests which claim his energies, he manifests those qualities of intelligent foresight, advanced ideas and liberal enterprise, with which his name has long been synonymous.
Meissner Bros.
There is no department of work connected with the construction of buildings that is imbued with greater importance than is that which refers to the plumbing and ventilation, for upon the proper performance of this work depends the health of those who are to inhabit said build- ings. Necessarily, therefore, it is a matter of vital importance to entrust the execution of this work to none but trained experts in the trade. A Toledo firm that has gained an enviable reputation in this line is that of the Meissner Bros., Messrs. Theo. L. and J. Charles, whose office, workshop and stock room are at No. 130 Superior street. These gen- tlemen are skilled plumbers, fully conversant with the laws of sanitary science, and are frequently consulted in reference thereto. They have performed many important contracts since they established business in 1893, among others being a $1,700 job for a Toledo manufactory; an
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$800 bathroom for F. J. Cheney ; $600 worth of work on S. W. Flowers' residence, the Garver residence, East Side Flats, etc., etc. Gas and steamfitting also are given attention, but a leading specialty is made of sanitation. Estimates are furnished at short notice, and satis- factory work is guaranteed all patrons. The Messrs. Meissner are natives of Ohio and well known in business, social and fraternal circles. They are prominent in the Knights of Pythias and Order of Odd Fellows, both having passed the chairs of their respective orders. They give an enthusiastic support to those grand orders and enjoy the confidence and esteem of all their fellow lodge men.
Leibius & Cooper, Tiles, Etc.
This firm was organized three years ago and has since been accorded a large, influential patronage, owing to the excellence of the goods handled, coupled with the liberal policy extended all customers. Messrs. Leibius & Cooper occupy a three-story brick building of com- modious proportions at No. 340 Summit street, and carry a heavy stock of the choicest products in their line. They deal in and supply mantels, tiles, draperies, art glass, plate glass, bric-a-bric, grille work, hardwood floors, etc., etc. The members of the firm are Messrs. Robert Leibius and Liston Cooper, the former a native of Toledo, the latter of Georgia, but a resident here the past three years. Both are thoroughly experienced business men, sustain an excellent record, and their estab- lishment is a credit to the community.
Summit Cycle Co.
One of the foremost manufacturing concerns is the Summit Cycle Co., whose office and salesroom are at No. 326 Summit street, while their factory is at Auburndale. This company was incorported Feb- ruary 26, 1894, with a capital stock of $25,000, and it has since had a most successful career, owing to the superior character of the wheels produced. The factory is provided with the most complete facilities, including ingenious tools and machinery, and the best skilled labor available. The company manufactures the "New Toledo " and The Summit bicycles, which have become celebrated for their many merits.
The company are also jobbers in bicycle sundries, bicycle clothing, gymnasium goods, and carry a complete superior stock. Repairing is also executed at short notice. The president of the company, Mr. Geo. B. Colton, is a native of Connecticut. In addition to this office he is also secretary and general manager of the Colton Cycle Co.
Western Gas Fixture Co.
Toledo offers special advantages for the location here of metal working manufacturers of all kinds. As this is one of the largest soft coal markets in the United States, fuel may be had very cheaply, and ores may also be had at minimum prices. The transportation facilities both by rail and water could not be excelled. Among the recent im- portant corporations organized here was the Western Gas Fixture Com- pany, whose plant is at Nos. 607-609-611-613- 615-617 St. Clair street. The company has a large working capital, and an incomparably complete plant, and it is ably of- ficered by Messrs. J. J. Coon, J. F. Brown, J. E. Brown and J. C. Spel- man, the vice-president. Mr. Coon is a grain op- erator at the Produce Exchange, and all four gentlemen are promi- nently known in the business and financial world. The company's- works comprise several departments, including business offices, ship- ping rooms, designing room, lacquering room, fitting rooms, foundry and general workroom. The mechanical equipment is complete in every respect, and employment is found for some sixty skilled me- chanics and assistants, also several traveling salesmen. The company manufacture gas fixtures, electroliers, staple fittings, fine brass castings,.
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and artistic metal work of all kinds. This company which was in- Laporte, Indiana. A specialty is made of fine goods from original corporated in January, 1897, has done some splendid work in its line, and highly artistic designs. The trade of the house is principally with the western and southern states, but some trade is also done with Can- ada. The business is growing in volume and those who establish rela- tions with this progressive, reliable company will have their interests advanced in the most substantial manner.
among the largest contracts being those of the Toledo Court House, Wood county Court House, and the court house in Laporte county,
Fred Newhaus, Grocer.
Toledo's grocery business is among its most important commercial interests. A well-known merchant in this line is Mr. Fred Newhaus, of 1201 Huron street, where he carries on a large, steadily increasing trade. In connection with his grocery he also has a well-stocked sa- loon. The premises occupied are admirably suited to the business, which is large, though confined to the city and surrounding country. The large stock is conveniently arranged and consists of the best of everything in fancy and staple groceries, canned and bottled table deli- cacies, fruits, vegetables and game in season, also the choicest wines and liquors. Mr. Newhaus is a native of Germany, and came from that country direct to Toledo twenty-two years ago. He is a painter by trade, but left it because of ill health. He is an artistic fresco painter, and executed much praiseworthy work in this line in Ohio and Indi- ana, both in churches and private residences. He is a popular mem- ber of several social organizations, has always taken a deep interest in the advancement of Toledo as a city, and he enjoys the esteem of the entire community.
Musical Instruments and Dancing Academy.
The music trade holds a prominent place among the business in- terests, and it is represented by a worthy class of men, among whom Mr. Benj. Schackne is one of the most recent and successful aspirants for favor. He is a dealer in musical instruments, sheet music, etc., etc., at No. 603 Adams street. Mr. Schackne was formerly connected with the Hockett-Puntenney Co., of Columbus, O., and established his present enterprise several months ago. He gives especial attention to arranging and composing music to order. In this field he has made a
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good reputation, and his work is already known and esteemed in the musical circles of Toledo. We wish also, in this article, to refer to Mr. Schackne's brother, Prof. Louis Schackne, who has distinguished him- self as a master of the terpsichorean art. He is a graduate from three schools of stage and fancy dancing, and a member of the Western Asso- ciation and Normal School of Masters of Dancing of the United States and Canada. In 1890 Professor Schackne founded the Home Dancing Academy in this city, and which is eligibly located at Nos. 623 and 625 Adams street, corner Adams and Erie. There is ample accommoda- tion for 400 people. Prof. Schackne teaches systematically, scientifi- cally, thoroughly and quickly, all styles of society, dramatic and fancy dancing, also clog, jig, reels, song and dance and Spanish dancing, and makes a leading specialty of the waltz, guaranteeing all pupils to waltz perfectly, or else make no charge. His establishment is very select, is mainiained at the highest standard of excellence, and the academy is one of Toledo's most creditable institutions.
George R. Young, Grocer.
The food supplies of a country are the most important adjuncts to the great body of trade. Not the least among the food supplies of To- ledo, is the grocery and meat market owned by Mr. George R. Young and found at No. 1019 Adams street. Mr. Young's business occupies a large, neatly arranged salesroom and storeroom on the first floor, and also the basement of a two-story brick. He employs four assistants and two teams are kept constantly busy delivering supplies to his numer- ous customers. The business was established some six years ago and it has sustained an unusually rapid growth in that short time. The proprietor, however, has been a resident of Toledo for the past thirty- three years, though he was born in Scotland and possesses in a marked degree the earnestness and business solidity so characteristic of that nation. He has adopted the city of Toledo as his home and takes pride in her growth and advancement. Mr. Young never permits his business to lag ; and there is always an air of briskness about his establishment, and a work-a-day hum which carries with it a sugges-
tion of prosperous results and produces a cheering effect upon employes and patrons alike.
Miss L. B. Bailey, Millinery.
An establishment that is a favorite shopping place for the ladies of Toledo, and which is enjoying well deserved prosperity, is that of Miss L. B. Bailey's, situated at No. 1316 Adams street. This lady, though of Canadian birth, has long resided in the United States. For the past 16 years she has been identified with the millinery profession, and has served under some of the leading milliners in the city. In 1894 Miss Bailey established business independently, and has met with phenom- enally good success. The commodious store occupied is very tastefully arranged and it is completely stocked with the best the market offers in millinery goods. Employment is given 10 trained hands and par- ticular attention is given to trimming hats and bonnets to order, perfect satisfaction being assured through the uniform excellence of the work done. Miss Bailey gives personal attention to her patrons and is universally popular.
The Toledo Licorice Co.
Prominent among those who have recognized and availed them- selves of the unsurpassed facilities here offered, may be mentioned The Toledo Licorice Co., whose name indicates the line of their manufac- ture. Their extensive works are situated upon Monroe street, in the immediate vicinity of the Michigan Central Railway Company's tracks. The close proximity of the Michigan Central railway tracks brings car- loading and shipping facilities to their very doors. Power is furnished by a steam engine of 100 horse power, while the machinery and mechan- ical equipment is of the most approved character, embracing a number of grinding machines for pulverizing licorice, these mills being con- structed according to their own ideas, plans, designs and specifications, and more thoroughly adapted to the purposes of the business than any heretofore in use. The mills have a daily productive capacity of forty barrels of licorice powder, of 240 lbs. to the barrel, from which it will readily be seen that the annual output aggregates many hundreds of
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tons. The whole line of business includes, besides powdered licorice root, large quantities of tobacco flavors and spices, and barked licorice root. They are direct importers of the raw material, which comes to them from Turkey and Russia, put up in bales of the regulation size and form, averaging 250 lbs. in weight per bale. For the barking of the root the company employ an improved process, exclusively their own. A very heavy stock of material is always kept at hand, after running into a large number of carloads, and a considerable force of operatives, clerks, etc., find constant employment here, at remunerative rates of compensation. It is a significant fact, and one which speaks volumes for Toledo as a desirable place for manufacturing industries, that out of only four establishments of this kind in the United States this city claims one, and that one quite the equal, not to say the superior. The Toledo Licorice Co. was incorporated in 1889 under the general laws of Ohio relating to corporations, with the handsome capital of $50,000, and has proven from first to last a most pronounced success. The operations of the company are under the able management and direction of Mr. A. B. Tillinghast, president and manager, and Mr. Thomas B. Campbell, secretary. Aside from the enterprise herein de- scribed, they are interested in and identified with other important industries which aid in the upbuilding of the city, Mr. Alvin B. Til- linghast being secretary and treasurer of the Maumee Bicycle Co., and director of the Snell Cycle Fittings Co., while Mr. Thomas B. Campbell is a senior member of the firm of Campbell & Nechter, leading archi- tects. It is upon the active, enterprising spirit of such citizens that Toledo's present prosperity is predicated, and it is to a like spirit she must look for her further growth and development.
W. J. Lang, Manufacturer, Candy.
"The Spa " situated at No. 424 Adams street, is one of the most popular establishments of the kind in Toledo. The establishment was opened about a year ago by the present proprietor, Mr. Wm. J. Lang. He possesses an expert practical knowledge of the candy making in- dustry, and employs none but capable assistants. For business pur- poses he occupies a two-storied brick building, excellently appointed
throughout. Ice cream and all kinds of high grade confectionery are made here, and both a wholesale and retail demand is supplied. Mr. Lang is a native of Ohio, and now in the middle age of life. He is thoroughly identified with Toledo's commercial development and social welfare and as a public-spirited citizen, is justly esteemed.
Kieper Bros., Furniture.
Toledo lives not in the musty memories of the past, nor in imaginative fancies of a future hoped for, but like the practical and wide-awake city that she is, puts her shoulder to the waiting wheel of to-day and in her lusty vigor brings forth the fruits of industry, en- terprise and indomitable energy and determination. Hence it is that that her younger business men and her industries of more recent organizations constitute a large part of her business life. Established less than three years since, the firm of Kieper Bros., belongs to the
class of manufacturing firms which are most powerfully aid- ing in carrying forward the ac- tive business progress of the community. This firm is largely engaged in the manufacture of upholstered furniture and mat- tresses. They formerly accupied premises opposite the present location, but the rapid increase in their business soon demanded MANOFACTURERS JAKIEPER BROS. PHOLSTERED FURNITURE larger quarters and increased facilities and resulted in their re- ATTRESSE'S AND PILLOWS moval to the extensive premises now occupied. These consist of the entire three-story brick building, Nos. 1302 and 1304 Dorr street, having a frontage of 40 feet with a depth of 120 feet with ware-rooms fronting on Hicks street, Nos. 1301 and 1303. The whole
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plant is thoroughly well adapted to the purposes of the business, hav- ing for power an electric motor of 10 horse power and such other machinery and tools as are required, although much of the factory work is of a kind which is necessarily done by hand. Nearly half a hundred hands are employed in the various departments of the busi- ness, for the greater part men who are skilled experts in their several lines, and the class of goods produced will challenge com- parison with the products of - any other factory in the State. The section of coun- try covered by the trade of WAREHOUSE this house is mainly through Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, KIEPER BROS. . which is closely looked after by their traveling representa- tives. The individual mem- bers of the firm are Messrs. Frank H., Carl H., and Emil E. Kieper. They take an active personal part in the operations of the establishment, and are meeting with that marked degree of success to which they are justly entitled by reason of the energy, enterprise, liber- ality and honorable fair dealing, which mark all their transactions.
Helen F. Schaefer & Co.
The number of houses engaged in the millinery trade in Toledo is not only large, but the establishments are of the most creditable char- acter. One of the most favorably known among them is conducted by Miss Helen F. Schaefer, at No. 610 Adams street, under the firm name of Helen F. Schaefer & Co. This business was originally established many years ago by Mrs. Geo. Marquardt, and was directed by her up to a recent date, when she was succeeded by the present owner, who is meeting with the most substantial success. Miss Schaefer is a native of Toledo, and is a popularly known young lady of prepossessing per- sonality. She is thoroughly artistic as a milliner, and employs a staff
of trained assistants. The store occupied is large and handsomely ap- pointed. It is filled with a very superior stock of imported and Amer- ican millinery of all kinds, including all the most fashionable novelties. Hats or bonnets are trimmed to order at shortest notice, and in the most artistic, pleasing style.
L. E. Flory & Co., Dry Goods.
The splendid building, very elegantly situated at Nos. 101, 103 and 105 Main street, and 602 to 610 Front street, on the East Side, is one of the handsomest structures in Toledo, its architecture being of the most attractive order. The building is a new one and is con- structed of buff with stone trimmings. But the most attractive part lies not in the building itself, but in the fact that it is the home of one of the foremost and most popular dry goods emporiums to be found in this city. This is the well-known establishment of L. E. Flory & Co., which was founded ten years ago, and has been located at the present address the past seven years. An immense stock is carried, embracing every description of foreign and domestic dry goods, fancy goods, no- tions, men's furnishings, cloaks and clothing, hats, caps, boots, shoes, etc. All the latest styles and newest novelties are represented, and excellent values are offered in every department. The active proprietor of the establishment, Mr. Flory, is a native Ohioan, and a most, progressive, enterprising business man. He is a director in the East Side Bank, a member of the Foresters, The National Uuion, and several other organ- izations. His establishment has been a prominent, potont factor in the prosperity of the city, and he is an influential and disinterested worker in all measures that tend to advance the material interests of the com- munity.
E. G. Ashley, Groceries.
No trade makes a finer showing than that which embraces the handling of food products. As every department has its conspicuous leaders, so that of groceries finds here a most creditable exponent in the large house of E. G. Ashley, whose commodious premises are at 36 and 38 Summit street, extending through to the same number on the
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river front. This business occupies a three-story brick building 40x165 feet in dimensions, thoroughly equipped, admirably adapted to the purposes to which it is devoted. The line covered is that of a whole- sale and retail grocery business embracing the whole range of goods both staple and fancy legitimately belonging to that department of trade. A dozen or more clerks, salesmen, shippers, etc., are employed and several delivery wagons are required for service in the local trade and the steam yacht "E. G. Ashley," plying from this port to all points on the Maumee River, is the medium of extensive shipments through- out the country bordering that river. Mr. Ashley is sole proprietor of the business, and the energy, enterprise and sound judgment which have characterized his methods, readily account for the unbroken success which has attended his efforts from the time he cast his lot and laid the foundations of his business in this city. Although a native of Michigan, Mr. Ashley has been identified with this city since 1871, and it is safe to say that no man has done more in his own individual sphere to advance the business growth of Toledo than he, and the success which he enjoys is but the logical outgrowth of that energy and enterprise which is inherent in the sons of our sister State.
Toledo House Furnishing Co.
Among those entitled to special mention is the Toledo House Fur- nishing Co., 514-516 Summit street. This house was originally estab- lished by Waldvogel Bros., who conducted the business down to about two years ago, when they were succeeded by the present firm, which con- sisted of Messrs. R. Hattenbach and R. Frank, doing business under the style and name as at present. A short time since, Mr. Hattenbach withdrew, so that Mis. Frank is now the sole proprietress. A large and commodious warehouse, four stories high and 40x100 feet is de- voted to the business, which is dealing in general furniture and house furnishings; also stoves, Japanese ware and in fact everything needed in a completely furnished house. A full force of salesmen and other employees are at hand, to supplement the efforts of the proprietor in meeting the demands of a large patronage. A most excellent plan of business is followed, which enables those who so desire to meet their
bills by easy payments. Mr. S. H. Frank has the general management and gives personal supervision to all departments of the house, hence accuracy and promptness distinguish all its operations. Born in the Austrian Empire, Mr. Frank came to the United States in his child- hood and for sixteen years he has been a citizen of Toledo, actively identified with the growth of his adopted home, and justly esteemed by all who come in contact with him either in commercial or social life.
Joseph Ziegler, Tailor.
In the line of fine tailoring for gentlemen of clevated tastes there is no more truly representative concern than that of Mr. Joseph Ziegler, No. 331 Superior street. This establishment occupies beautiful and commodious apartments, with a frontage of 20 feet and depth of 75 feet, handsomely fitted and furnished in every respect and stocked throughout with a choice assortment of the richest and rarest fabrics in fine imported cloths, cassimeres, clay and other worsteds, English, Irish and Scotch Tweeds, Cheviots, and a select line of the higher grade of American piece goods, of various designs. As a mechanic and cutter, Mr. Ziegler hasn't an equal in the city, and only the most expert workmen are employed in the making up of garments cut in this store. Mr. Ziegler, who is a native of Alsace (now a part of Germany), came to Toledo in the year 1872, since which time he has been actively en- gaged in the line which still claims his energies. Besides being an acknowledged master of his business and an authority in matters of dress, he is withal a most congenial and social gentleman and deserv- edly popular as he is successful.
Mrs. J. A. Camp, Millinery.
This lady has for the past dozen years conducted the leading mil- linery emporium of Fostoria, Ohio. Her store there is elegantly ap- pointed, the pictures alone having cost $1,500, and it is the recognized headquarters for all that is novel and fashionable in ladies' headwear. The Toledo store opened by the subject of this sketch, is excellently lo- cated at No. 323 Cherry street. It is commodious and attractively fitted up, and contains a heavy stock of the choicest and most stylish
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