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hats, bonnets and trimmings, including all the newest metropolitan fashions. Particular attention is paid to the order work, and hats, bonnets or caps are trimmed in any desired style, at shortest notice, and in the most tasteful, workman-like manner. Mrs. Camp also deals in notions, and carries a full assortment of everything pertaining to this line. Mrs. Camp is native of New York, but has long resided in the Buckeye state. She owns conderable property at Bellaire and Fos- toria, Ohio, and as a progressive, energetic business woman, and affable, estimable lady, she is deservedly popular.
Maurice E. White.
The craze for the bicycle and the wide use to which it has come, fully justifies the foresight of the leading manufacturers of the country who have added another great triumph to the commercial history of the nation. Toledo is a wheel city of renown. Its splendid streets and pavements, making cycling the most healthful and beneficial pastime, and with this craze came the necessity of a repair shop, and in this respect none stand out more prominently than the establishment of Maurice E. White, which is located on the ground floor of the substan- tial three story brick building situated at 707 Jefferson street, where special attention is given to the repairing of all makes of bicycles. The firm makes a specialty of models and experimental work. Mr. White ranks among the first of the tool makers of the city and will execute any orders with promptness and dispatch. His apprenticeship was served with the Union Manufacturing Co. of this city, which is guar- antee enough for any work entrusted to his care. The firm was formerly White & Ashley, having its inception in 1896. Mr. White succeeded to the business on Nov. 15, '96. The business is quite ex- tensive, employing the service of a corps of skilled mechanics and a handsome electric motor for the operating of the lathes, drills, etc. The trade is principally of a local nature. Mr. White is a native of Indiana, but has spent a greater portion of his business life in our midst, and brings to the business years of practical experience as a trusted employe of the Snell Cycle Fitting Co., of this city. He is a young man and a popular favorite among his large circle of friends.
He is a public-spirited citizen and has ever been foremost in the support of all enterprises which have at heart the welfare of Toledo, at home or abroad.
J. E. Sweatman & Co., Plumbers.
In the mechanical arts there is no branch of more importance than plumbing and gas fitting. Among those who have gained an enviable reputation in this vocation are Messrs. J. E. Sweatman and F. B. Test, who conduct operations under the firm name of J. E. Sweatman & Co., at No. 1509 Adams street. Mr. Test is a machinist, Mr. Sweatman a plumber, and both members of the firm have spent the best years of their lives in their respective vocations, and they are each fully con- versant with every detail of the business. Mr. Sweatman is the inven- tor of a natural gas cook-stove burner, which bears his name, and which is unexcelled in efficiency and economy. The firm began business three years ago, and have since built up a large, influential patronage. They keep on had a full line of plumbers' and gas fitters' supplies, brackets, etc., also asbestos back walls for grates, etc. A corps of ex- perienced workmen is employed. Mr. Sweatman is a native of Ohio, Mr. Test of Pennsylvania. They are energetic, alert business men, and thoroughly responsible and reliable.
E. Lillian Carnes, Millinery.
While Toledo is one of the prettiest cities in the United States, its inhabitants, of both sexes, are also among the best dressed people of any city in the country. The reason is not far to seek, for our citizens are among the most progressive among any large centre of population and all their wants are catered to by business men and women whose enterprise could not be surpassed. The wants of the "fair sex" are at- tended to with special efficiency, particularly as regards their require- ments in the line of millinery. One of the very foremost of the repre- sentative establishments in this trade is conducted by Miss E. Lillian Carnes, whose popular emporium is at No. 406 Summit street. This lady has been established for self for the past three years, having for the past seventeen years been forewoman in one of the largest establish-
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ments in the city, during which period her professional skill, affability, and liberal methods have acquired for her a large, permanent patron- age, from the best class of customers. In fact, she caters to the most fashionable and fastidious trade only, and many of the leading society members of the city are permanent patrons of hers. The spacious store occupied is handsomely appointed, and the large stock carried embraces the most fashionable novelties in French and American mil- linery goods, ribbons, silks, ornaments, feathers, plumes, also an elegant assortment of trimmed bonnets and hats. A staff of ten experienced milliners and assistants is employed, the most artistic results being ob- tained in every instance. Miss Carnes, who was born in Illinois, has resided in Toledo nearly ail of her life, and has earned a host of friends. She is possessed of excellent ability and her continued success is fully assured.
Chas. B. Bargman, Jeweler and Optician.
Each business calling has its representative here, and in this con- nection it would be an unpardonable overlook, did we not mention the name of Mr. Charles B. Bargman, as the foremost jeweler and optician, whose place of business is centrally located at the corner of Summit and Cherry streets, where he has been established since 1887, doing a very satisfactory business, which has had a steady and healthy growth. The store room is handsomely fitted throughout, and Mr. Bargman be- ing a practical optician as well as jeweler, has every means of thor- oughly testing the eyes and fitting glasses to them in an entirely satis- factory manner. Special attention is also given to the repairing of watches and jewelry; an expert in this line is constantly employed. The trade extends throughout this city and county, and is constantly on the increase. Mr. Bargman is a native of Germany, and possesses that energy and push so marked among his countrymen, and by his public-spirited interest in the welfare of Toledo, he has won the highest esteem of our citizens.
Boardman Rubber Stamp Works.
There is perhaps no city in the State that has a greater diversity of industries in manufacturing and mercantile lines than has Toledo,
and they also are of a high grade, being from their inception, successful in the extreme. This is due wholly to the co-operative spirit with which our citizens are possessed. One of the industries but recently started in our midst, but which demonstrates what we have just said, is that of the Boardman Rubber Stamp Works, at 438 Summit street. The office and factory are in a large and spacious room on the ground floor in a substantial brick building of mod- ern architecture, where they make a special- ty of the manufacture of all kinds of rubber stamps and stencils, including inks, pads, notarial seals, dating stamps, etc. The business has been established for the past seventeen years, but has only been under the present management about a year. The members of the present firm are Wyman Boardman and G. Winthrop Saltonstall, and through their able management, the business has been wonderfully increased. They employ a corps of skilled mechanics. Mr. Wyman Boardman is a native of this State, and by his devotion of all of his time, energies and attention to the business, has made him- self very popular among his many business acquaintances. Mr. G. W. Saltonstall is a native of this city, and was formerly a marine engineer on the Pacific Ocean, and is yet a member of the Marine Engineers' Association, is a prominent Mason and belongs to the Order of the Eastern Star. They are both thorough business men, and by straightforward, honorable methods, have won the confi- dence of the business fraternity. They have always shown a public spirited inter- est in the advancement of our city, both at home and abroad.
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Woodruff Brothers.
Commerce and manufactures go hand in hand in amicable pro- gression here, and this city is an ideal site for the establishment of
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manufacturing enterprises. A successful house, a recognized leader in its line, is conducted at No. 517 Jefferson street, by the Messrs. Woodruff Bros. The firm are manufacturers of picture and mirror
frames and wholesale and retail merchants in pictures and frames Their trade operations extend all throughout the States of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, and their record and reputation is of the most creditable character. The goods dealt in by the firm comprise every known variety as turned out by the most enterprising manufacturers of picture frame mouldings, and they make to order, at shortest notice, frames of any desired style or size, in the most workmanlike manner, skilled mechanics being employed for this purpose. A specialty is made in copying photographs and portrait work, under the manage- ment of B. D. Woodruff, who is a recognized artist in this line. The handsomely furnished salesroom occupied is completely stocked with an elegant display of art goods in water and oil colors, lithographs, steel engravings, photogravures, etchings, crayons, etc., and persons of artistic taste, wishing to adorn and beautify their homes, will find much to please them here. The firm has lately added a special room artifi- cially lighted up for the purpose of displaying oil paintings, etc., to enable artists from all parts of the United States to display their work. This business was originated five years ago by the present co-partners, Messrs. B. D., W. H. and F. W. Woodruff. All three gentlemen are natives of Ohio, are fully interested in all matters affecting the welfare of this flourishing, go-ahead city, and as public-spirited citizens and successful merchants they are deservedly popular.
Schill & Schmeltz, Tailors.
While business and its manifold interests hold this great country as in a vise, the most successful men of the day find that one of the greatest essentials to a business career is personal appearance. Conse- quently the art of dressing neatly and in the best of taste has become a necessity, and this is why the merchant tailoring business has reached such enormous proportions. In Toledo may be mentioned the firm of Schill & Schmeltz, 516 Cherry street, whose place of business is wel. known to men of taste in the art dressing. The business was estab- lished by Mr. Wm. G. Schill about eight years ago. Geo. A. Schmeltz. was admitted in 1896. They occupy a handsome store that is well stocked with the season's novelties in the line of fine fabrics of both
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imported and domestic make. They enjoy a large and constantly in- creasing trade. Both gentlemen are natives of Toledo and are well known and popular business men, and well known in social circles. Mr. Wm. G. Schill is considered one of the best cutters in the city and enjoys the high esteem of the entire community. Mr. Schmeltz is con- nected with the oil business and has been in business in the Produce Exchange for the past five years. He is a thorough business man and has the confidence of all our best citizens. We predict for this firm a splendid, deserved success. Their styles are the best and prices the lowest for first-class goods and workmanship.
Anthony & McFarlin, Hardware and Tinning.
From the manifold number of handsome residences, commodious business houses and imposing public structures which line the streets and avenues of the city, many of these reflect lasting credit upon all who had part or parcel in their erection, whether as architects, builders or furnishers of material. Conspicuous among the latter class is the firm of Anthony & McFarlin, No. 700 Phillips avenue, West Toledo, who are extensive handlers of galvanized iron work, tin roofing, hard- ware, glass, paints, oils, varnishes, spouting and the various articles of those metals entering into the construction of all kinds of buildings, and also dealers in stoves and ranges. Mr. Anthony was formerly con- nected with the tinners' trade in Toledo and Mr. McFarlin in the hard- ware business at Coalton, Ohio. The tin work on the well known Det- weiler Buildings of West Toledo, furnishes an excellent illustration of the high grade of work executed by this firm. Some of the best known, leading contractors and builders of Toledo and vicinity entrust their tin work exclusively to this establishment. Among them may be noted Wm. Lee, J. H. Dowell, Ed. Sullick, John Henry and Henry Neff. Mr. J. M. Anthony is a native born Ohioan and Mr. John McFarlin is a na- tive of Michigan. Both are young men full of energy, vigor and intel- ligent enterprise and are justly popular with those with whom they are associated in business or social life. Mr. Anthony is an active member of the Odd Fellows and the Maccabees, and Mr. McFarlin of the Masonic fraternity, which evinces the fact that while prosecuting
an active and prosperous business enterprise, they are not by any means oblivious to the claims of the social side of life, and are alive to the interests of the community in the way of charities.
Zang, The Tailor.
In the domestic trade the people furnish business for the most skillful workers and the most enterprising merchants, and no city in the world can supply its public with anything that the resident of Toledo cannot find in some one of the hundreds of local establishments. Zang, the Tailor, for instance, can point to customers as well dressed as those whose attire comes from New York, London or Paris. For eight years he has been furnishing stylish men of Toledo with fine tailoring. The best materials, the latest modes, and the most superior workmanship are characteristics of every garment sent out from his place, and there is no more popular tailor- ing establishment in America than the elegant one in the Saratoga Block, 612 Cherry street. Mr. Zang employs a number of first-class cutters, fitters, and tailors, and gives to all work done in his place the closest personal supervision. He keeps a well selected stock of ma- terials, giving to his patrons a wide range of choice, and fitting each so carefully as to assure perfection. Henry N. Zang is a native of Michi- gan, and is 34 years old. He is a master of the tailor's trade, and gives to his patrons the benefit of a correct taste, which is of great value at times when advice is desired in the choice of material and style. His personal qualities make all his patrons his friends.
Toledo Foundry and Machine Co.
Taken as a whole, Toledo presents a most gratifying exhibit of thrift and enterprise, while viewed in detail it will be seen that the individual enterprises of her leading firms compare most favorably with those prosecuting similar enterprises in other cities. A striking evidence of this may be cited in the case of the Toledo Foundry and Machine Co., whose establishment is one of the most notable of its kind in Ohio, and whose productions are to be found in use all over the United States. This company was incorporated in 1880 with a
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capital stock of $50,000 and has had a prosperous career of some sixteen years. The offices and foundry occupy the extensive three- story brick structure from 202 to 218 Cherry street, corner Water street, which is a plant 85x173 feet in area and comprising with its three floors over thirty-five thousand square feet of floor space. The equipment is of improved, modern character, and its nearly a round hundred of operatives turn out annually a vast and valuable quantity of mill machinery, marine and stationary engines, and the various other machinery and mechanical appliances to which they give atten- tion. Some of these are the Victor steam shovels, dredges, pile drivers and the varied apparatus necessary to the operation thereof. Such an establishment and one conducted upon the lines observable here, cannot fail to be a valuable object lesson in contemplating the manu- facturing importance of Toledo, and as indicating its greater scope in the years to come. The officers of the company are : President, Mr. A. Wm. Koelker, who, though born in Germany, has been for more than a quarter of a century identified with this city ; General Manager and Treasurer, Mr. J. C. Wuerfel, also of German birth, but likewise long a valued citizen of Ohio ; Secretary, Mr. C. E. Wuerfel, a native of Ohio, and Superintendent, Mr. William Jones, who transferred his citi- zenship some ten years ago from the Dominion of Canada to this State. In their long identification with the business and social life of the com- munity, these gentlemen have acquired and maintained a prominence and standing and a reputation of liberal principles as well as business enterprise worthy of emulation.
Brick Work and Fire Proofing.
One of Toledo's most prominent contractors and one who has had a large instrumentality in the erection of some of the noblest structures in our midst, is Mr. S. J. Pickett, whose handsome offices comprise Rooms 428 and 429 Valentine Building. This gentleman has pursued the business of contracting for brick work and fire proofing in Toledo for nearly twelve years, and removed to his present commodious offices in 1896. All that comes under the classification indicated is a legiti- mate branch of his business and engages his attention, and there are
many evidences of his mastery of the business to be found in various portions of the city. Among them is the fire proofing and brick work on the Valentine Building, also the Bronson Block, Home Heating and Light Plant Company's Building, Traction Company's Power House, Wheeler Building, Bell Block, Eppstein Block, Blade Printing and Paper Co's. Building, Isherwood Block, Broadway, Williams' Chair Factory, and the residences of Mrs. V. H. Ketcham, H. T. Yaryan's five residences on Collingwood avenue; Mrs. J. T. Newton, Jefferson street ; Mr. T. F. Delaney, Monroe street ; C. A. Browning, Parkwood avenue ; Mr. Roemmele and many more of Toledo's finest business blocks and private residences. Mr. Pickett is a native of this State and is in the very prime of life. He is identified with many of the best interests of the city, being a member of the Chamber of Commerce, a charter member of the Builders' Exchange, and for three years a director of the same. In fact he is an all 'round public spirited citi- zen and is a power for good in any movement which he may see fit to espouse.
Marker & Kapp, Plumbers.
Of those who are making a widespread reputation for skill and ability at plumbing in Toledo, no firm ranks higher in this line of trade than Marker & Kapp, who conduct a general plumbing and gas fitting business in the substantial two-story brick building at 506 Cherry street. The firm consists of David C. Marker and William F. Kapp, both of whom are mechanics of a high order, and have been in busi- ness as a firm since 1891 and at the present location for about seven years, their former place of business having been inadequate to their constantly increasing trade, which has now reached a point necessitat- ing the employment of a large force of skilled workmen. Among the prominent buildings which have been fitted throughout by this enter- prising firm may be mentioned the Schmidt, "Sweigert Flats," E. D. Libbey residence and others. Both members of the firm are natives of this state. They possess that push and public spirit that goes to add to the progress and advancement of the city's best business interests.
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Berdan & Co.
The wholesale grocery house of Berdan & Co., has to its credit an honorable and successful career of over sixty years, and is to-day a distinguished land mark in the trade history of Toledo. The business was originally founded in 1836, by Mr. John Berdan, at a period when it would have required the gift of prophecy to have con- ceived of a titlie of the greatness which has come to our little city. By various changes, and the admission from time to time of other part- ners, the present composition of the firm came about. They occupy the large, four-story brick building, 201, 203, 205 and 207 St. Clair street, having a frontage of 80 feet and a depth of 120 feet. The offices are on the ground floor and every part of the building seems fairly bulging with a vast accumulation of stock, and with the large force of salesmen, accountants, shippers and other employes, the whole estab- lishment resounds with the hum and bustle of a most active business. The house is represented " on the road " by a corps of twenty five active, pushing, traveling salesmen, and a most extensive trade is done through this State, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. In addition to a general line of fine groceries the firm handle a number of special brands of fine imported and domestic cigars, and their "Santa Clara," " Wash- ington Irving," "Spanish Imperial," "John Drew " and "Reputation" are the brands which have won a wide celebrity and wonderful popu- larity among the smokers of this section of the country. So much so that a retailer who does not handle some or all of them is not up with the requirements of the best class of patrons. They have recently in- troduced a novel scheme to still further popularize these goods, by which the purchasers of any of the brands named, have the right to participate in entering contests for the free gifts of first-class high grade bicycles for the wives, sisters or other lady friends of the smokers, and it is this kind of push and enterprise which has made this firm so pre- eminently successful in business. The members of the firm are Messrs. John Berdan, Sinclair Berdan, S. C. Walbridge and Marshall Sheppey, all gentlemen of the highest business and personal standing in the com- munity. Mr. John Berdan is President of the world-famous Woolson
Spice Company. Mr. Walbridge was prominently connected with the Union Manufacturing Company, while Mr. Sheppey was of the firm of Sheppey & Company, Brokers. It will thus be seen that they are identified to an unusual extent with the general progress and business interests of the city, and are, in an emphatic sense, representative of all that is best in Toledo commercial and manufacturing circles.
E. A. Rood, Cash Grocer.
One of the older houses in the city is the grocery store of E. A. Rood, 625 St. Clair street, opposite the Steadman Monument. This stand has been occupied for the grocery business many years, and has been in Mr. Reed's possession for six years. He has a very prosperous city and country trade. The establishment is a large one, and is fully stocked with the best lines of staple and fancy groceries. Mr. Rood makes a specialty of Japan teas and high grade coffees. He has had a long experience in the business, and while his stand is one of the best known in Toledo, he has added to its reputation by his excellent busi- ness methods. He sells strictly for cash, and is thus enabled to sell the finest goods at the most reasonable prices. The presence in his stock of any special line of goods is a guarantee of quality, and this fact gives him a permanent hold upon popular favor. Mr. Rood is about 57 years old, and one of the most energetic business men in the city. He was born in Ohio, and is a good example of the sturdy offspring of that great state.
Robert Raitz, Sanitary Engineer.
An expert, practical sanitary engineer and an acknowledged leader in his prefession is Mr. Robert Raitz, whose spacious business quarters are situated at Nos. 631-633 North St. Clair street. Mr. Raitz has been established during the past eighteen years, and in that period has achieved a record of the most enviable character for ability and effi- ciency in all branches of his vocation. Among recent contracts per- formed by him were the plumbing on the new Valentine Building at a cost of $35,000; Currier's Music Hall and Bell's business block. Mr.
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Raitz was also superintendent of the Valentine Building. Mr. Raitz oc- cupies admirably equipped quarters, all the departments being fitted up in the most approved manner, and a force of from fifteen to forty hands is employed, according to the amount of work on hand. Plumb- ing, gas, steam and hot water fitting, and general repairing are done to order in all their branches. Mr. Raitz is a native of Switzerland, and now in the middle age of life. He is a prominent member of the Order of Elks and the Odd Fellows, and as a business man, his standing is A1 in every respect.
A. G. Walker, Tailor.
It cannot be denied that the well-dressed gentlemen commands polite attention always ; though some there are who affect to despise the power of dress. But it must be conceded that the neat appearing man has the advantage over his more careless brother everywhere, and more especially in the avenues of social and commercial life. Mr. A. G. Walker is among the first-class Merchant Tailors of Toledo. He is located on Adams street at 1043. His sale rooms and show rooms are quite large and neatly and tastefully arranged. He employs two local and one traveling salesmen and has a rapidly growing trade through- out Ohio and Michigan. Mr. Walker makes a specialty of high class tailoring and though he has been in the Toledo trade but two years, the immense patronage which he receives, bespeaks his particular apti- tude for this branch of work. He is a German by birth, but has resided in this country about ten years. He combines the German characteristics of industry and frugality with the American disposition to lead in whatever he undertakes and with these attributes he may with safety inscribe upon his banner, "Excelsior."
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