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620.63 ; total, $2,654,671.68. Liabilities, capital stock, $500,000.00 ; surplus and profits, $760,964.05 ; circulation, $45,000.00 ; deposits, $1,348,707.63 ; total, $2,654,671.68.
Smith Bros., Grocers.
Toledo is recognized as being one of the most progressive cities in the country, and on all sides are to be seen the evidences of industry, thrift and enterprise. The spirit of enterprise is particularly evident among the foremost establishments engaged in the retail grocery trade, and an excellent example of these is the house of Smith Bros., situated at No. 918 Starr avenue, East Side. This firm was organized five years ago, and the co-partners, Messrs. E. J. and F. P. Smith, being young, energetic business men, thoroughly familiar with all the requirements of the grocery trade, and dealing liberally with the public, have ac- quired a large, first-class trade, the extent of which keeps them, their four assistants and two delivery wagons, constantly busy. The commo- dious store occupied is completely filled with a superior stock of staple and fancy groceries, fruits and vegetables, and none but the best goods are handled. The Messrs. Smith are natives of Ohio, are interested in the oil well industry, and are popularly known in both business and social life.
L. C. Milton.
Paramount among those industrial establishments which adminis- ter directly to the comfort and welfare of the public, are the great steam laundries, which not only contribute to the cleanliness and neatness of the people's apparel, but exercise a direct and highly important sanitary influence, as well.
" Even from the Body's purity, the mind, Receives a secret, sympathetic aid."
And so these institutions accomplish a dual good in the community. The Troy Steam Laundry at 627 St. Clair Street, is filling an import- ant place and doing a fine and well maintained business. It was established many years ago, and its name is a household word in all quarters of the city, and its work a standard by which others are not
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infrequently measured. To say of another laundry, " Its work is equal to the Troy Laundry," is high praise indeed, and praise which cannot frequently be applied. The present proprietor of the Troy, Mr. L. C. Milton, has been engaged in the lanudry business for a number of years, and possesses a vast amount of experience in all the branches and details of the business. He has been in the present location about one year, and here occupies two large and commodious floors 30x50 feet in dimensions, thoroughly equipped with a complete complement of first-class modern laundry machinery, representing an investment, for machinery alone, of several thousand dollars. Power is furnished from a 15-horse power engine. Some four wagons are required for col- lecting and delivering and a large number of workers are given employ- ment in the laundry and office. The location is admirable, being easy of access from all important parts of the city, and particularly those sections from which the bulk of its trade comes. Too much credit can scarcely be given Mr. Milton for the high order of his ability exhibited in the management of this fine laundry, and it is a foregone conclusion that under his judicious direction the business is destined to grow much beyond its present or any previous limits. Louis C. Milton is a native son of Ohio, still in his early thirties, a prominent and influen- tial Odd Fellow, and a gentleman of high business and social standing in the community. He is progressive, enterprising and public-spirited, ready at all times to aid in the upbuilding of the community or spread its fame abroad.
Merchants and Clerks Savings Bank, 338 Summit Street.
Of the various institutions designed for the convenience and the benefit of the masses, none can compare in importance and efficiency with the savings banks. Nothing has done more to encourage habits of thrift and economy, and to place regular patrons of savings banks on a footing of financial and personal independence. "Not what is earned, but what is saved," is the secret which, if followed, will lead to inde- pendence. Toledo is well provided with strong, solvent, thoroughly responsible savings institutions, one of the oldest being the Merchants'
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ture in 1871, and its career of over a quarter century, has been one of uninterrupted success. The rules adopted for the management and security of the bank are models of clearness, simplicity and wisdom. Interest is paid on savings deposits and time certificates, and a general banking business is transacted, including the issuing of letters of credit and foreign drafts, making of foreign and domestic collections, etc. The bank has a paid in capital stock of $150,000, and its statement issued in April, 1897, showed a surplus fund of $75,000 ; undivided profits $23,700. Its executive officers and board of directors is thor- oughly representative, being composed of prominent capitalists and business men whose names are synonymous with ability and integrity, and whose interests are closely allied to the growth and prosperity of the city and state ; and there is no fiscal institution here which enjoys greater confidence. Following is the complete list of officers : Presi- dent, Oliver S. Bond ; Vice President, John E. Bailey ; Cashier, E. Louis Schomberg ; Teller, R. E. Rickenbaugh ; Directors, Milton Tay- lor, Elwood Bateman, E. L. Schomburg, Oliver S. Bond, James Blass, John E. Bailey, Wm. H. Scott, Dr. E. D. Scheble and John W. Lee.
C. B. Lloyd.
An acknowledged leader in the hardwood branch of this valuable industry is the well known The Lloyd Lumber Company, whose band mill is located at the foot of Ewing street. The proprietors, Messrs. C. B. Lloyd and E. F. Waldbridge established this business under its present title in 1894 with a paid up capital of $25,000, and their pat- ronage, which is steadily increasing now extends not only throughout the middle and eastern states, but also to Great Britain. The plant and yards have an area of five acres, the mill being fully equipped with the latest improved machinery and appliances operated by a hundred- horse power steam engine, while twenty-five hands are constantly em- ployed. A specialty is made of quartered oak and long dimension timber, and they also handle largely ash and hickory. The capacity of the mill is 20,000 daily, and the yard is connected by switches with all railways entering the city. Messrs. Lloyd and Walbridge are recog-
nized authorities in the hardwood lumber trade, and are always pre- pared to offer substantial advantages to patrons. Orders for car or cargo lots are promptly filled, and as they handle only the choicest grades of hardwoods, the house has acquired a high reputation with dealers, builders, furniture manufacturers and others. Mr. Lloyd was born in Michigan, while Mr. Walbridge is a native of New York. They are progressive, honorable and able business men, who are very pop- ular in trade circles, and are promoting the commerce of Toledo with zeal and success. Here is kept always one of the most comprehensive stocks of hardwoods in the state, and every effort is made by the pro- prietors to fully satisfy the most critical patrons.
Whitmore Lake Ice Co.
One of the oldest, indeed actually the oldest ice concern in busi- ness in Toledo is the Whitmore Lake Ice Co., whose offices are at 21 Law Building. This business was originally founded thirty five years ago and has always been under the management of Mr. L. J. Seek, who is sole proprietor and the oldest ice dealer in Northwestern Ohio. When Mr. Seek engaged in business the Toledo of to-day in all its beauty, wealth and magnificence was not more than embryo, and yet many of the families which were served by him on the first day of his career in the business, are being served from his many wagons yet. The great secret for the steady and active demand for this is its singular purity and freedom from all foreign or impure substances. Special attention has been paid from year to year, to keep the lake from which it is taken, free from all kinds of contaminations. The houses of the company are located at Whitmore Lake, Michigan and have a large storage capacity and they are always filled to their utmost limit. Were the out- put twice as much it would all be absorbed by the fine family trade which this company enjoys in all sections of the city. Mr. Seek just in the prime of life is recognized as one of the most honorable and enterprising of Toledo's business men, and a public spirited citizen, in every sense. He is 32d degree Mason, which fact in itself speaks vol- umes for the social and personal side of his life.
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fession in Toledo is Mr. Roy'E. Davis, D. V. S., whose office, stables and infirmary are at No. 1320 Dorr street. Dr. Davis was born in Toledo, graduated with credit from the Ontario Veterinary College of Toronto, and has been established in practice the past two years. He attends to all branches of his profession as a veterinary surgeon and dentist, and has met with the best of success. In addition to his in- firmary he also conducts a general livery, boarding, feed and sale stable. The large stable occupied is admirably fitted up and equipped, and a full line of horses and vehicles are kept on hire. Calls day or night are promptly responded to, and satisfactory services are assured.
John Barrow.
Toledo is an admirably laid out town and beautifully situated. Every year sees vast improvements in its streets, residences, and in the grounds surrounding these residences. In improving the latter the landscape gardener occupies a most important position. One of the leaders in this occupation is Mr. John Barrow, who is also a florist, his greenhouse covering an area of 7,500 square feet, being situated at the corner of Dorr street and Detroit avenue. Mr. Barrow has been estab- lished the past five years and has met with excellent success. His greenhouses, which are heated by steam, contain a splendid stock of flowers, palms and bedding plants of all varieties, and cut flowers are supplied in any desired quantity. As a skilled landscape gardener, Mr. Barrow has performed much excellent work, and, in the season, his valuable services are in constant demand. Mr. Barrow is a native of England, but left that country for the United States many years ago. He is an upright, energetic business man and thoroughly public-spirited citizen.
C. Braunschweiger, Dry Goods.
The retail business houses of Toledo are, as a rule, of the most creditable character, the most of them being in the hands of thoroughly enterprising and progressive merchants. A noteworthy house of this character is that of C. Braunschweiger, situated at No. 1329 Dorr street. This business was inaugurated two years ago and has since been di-
rected with excellent success, an active, first-class patronage being secured. All the newest styles are represented and all tastes and pocketbooks can be satisfactorily suited here. Mr. Braunschweiger also has a store at Genoa, Ohio, which he established five years ago, and which is also in prosperous condition. He is a native of Ohio, is a business man of high intelligence, and very popularly known in the community.
Messrs. Kieswetter & Grosselle.
Toledo, owing to its vast natural advantages and unrivalled trans- portation facilities has become in recent years one of the most pro- gressive cities on the American continent. She now has an estimated population of 135,000 people and contains within her limits estab- lishments in all lines of business fully equal to any in Chicago or New York. This statement is especially true of the retail crockery and glassware trade, a prominent house in this line being that of Messrs. Kieswetter & Grosselle, whose store is located at No. 903 Cherry street. The co-partners, Messrs. J. B. Kieswetter and F. X. Grosselle, estab- lished this business in 1895, and already have secured a liberal and permanent patronage. They have established influential connections with some of the leading Eastern importing houses, and are always among the first in Toledo to offer for sale the newest and latest novel- ties in China, bric a-brac and queensware. The premises occupied comprise a commodious three-story brick building with storehouse attached. The stock, which is choice and comprehensive, includes beautiful tea, dinner and breakfast sets, china, decorated ware and art pottery in great variety, blown glass, tableware, lamps, shades, globes, etc. They are always prepared to offer substantial advantages to patrons, and also deal largely in tin and agate ware and house furnish- ing goods. The business is controlled by Mr. Kieswetter, his partner, Mr. Grosselle, being a photographer residing at Defiance, O. Both Messrs. Kieswetter and Grosselle are natives of Ohio. Mr. Kieswetter is noted for his promptness in meeting his engagements and strict probity, and is ever ready to give a cordial support to any measure that adds to the prestige of the city and to its progress and development.
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I. M. West.
The growth, progress and prosperity of the city of Toledo has been almost phenomenal in the past ten years, and there are none who do not recognize the fact that much of its advancement is due to the able ef- forts of its retail merchants who have done so much for its up-building and brought immense capital into the city. The retail interest of the city are among its most important factors, and one of the well known houses is that of I. M. West, dealer in dry goods, notions and gents' furnishings at No. 1216 Broadway. Mr. West was for a number of years engaged in the same line of trade at Forest, Ohio, and for five years at Findlay, Ohio. Three years ago he removed his business to this city and opened his present large and commodious store, which he specially fitted up for the trade. He carries a very large stock of dry and fancy goods, notions and gents' furnishing goods, and his large trade enables him to keep a fresh stock and keep the newest things in the market. Isaac M. West is a native of Jefferson county, Ohio, and is highly prominent in Masonic circles. He is a business man of rare tact and is considered one of the most wide awake and public-spirited citi- zens of that section of the city.
The Shaw-Kendall Engineering Company.
A representative Toledo establishment, embodying the most mod- ern progressive methods in its management, and the latest up-to-date ideas and improvements in its products, is the Shaw-Kendall Eenineer- ing Co., whose works are at Nos. 1-3-5 South St. Clair street. This company was organized in January, 1896, with ample capital, the con- cern being the offshoot of the old firm of Shaw, Kendall & Co., and succeeding to the engineering interests of the latter. The company con- tracts for the erection of steam heating plants, electric and power plants, and hot water heating throughout the country, and are also amply prepared to execute everything in the line of machinery or black- smith work. They have executed many important contracts, among the latest being the installment of the heating plant in the new Lucas County Court House, also the Valentine Building, and the construction
of the water works at Delphos, O., all of which work was performed in the most efficient manner. The Company's works are comprised in a new three-story building of substantial structure. It is fully equipped with the best class of machinery, driven by a steam engine, and em- ployment is furnished a force of fifty hands, most of them skilled me- chanics. The Company manufactures and deals in all kinds of engines and boilers, gas engines, pipes, fittings, valves, pumps, shafting, hangers and pulleys, etc .; oil well machinery being one of the specialties. Par- ticular attention is devoted to steam heating equipments, and the esti- mates furnished by the Company for all works in this line are placed upon the most equitable and liberal basis. The officers of the corpor- ation are as follows: President, D. C. Shaw; Vice-President, C. Ken- dall; Secretary, W. Brown; Treasurer, A. H. Lang. These gentlemen are too prominently known in Toledo to need personal comment at our hands. Suffice it to say that they are recognized as representative bus- iness men, and progressive, public spirited citizens, thoroughly identi- fied with the city's best interests.
George Weissenberger.
Among the best known of our citizens of German birth is Mr. George Weissenberger, the well-known grocer whose salesroom is at 924 Magnolia street. The property he occupies is a handsome and well finished two-story brick building, the ground floor of which is appro- priated to the purpose of the business, the storage and attractive display of a superior stock of fine family groceries, comprising all the staple and leading fancy articles of that very interesting branch of busi- ness. There are choice teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, butter, eggs, cheese, bottled goods, pickles, cakes, crackers, shelf goods, table delica- cies and other bakers' products, cereals, soaps and laundry requisites, fruits and vegetables in season, meats, provisions, flour, and a full assortment of those small but important articles, commonly designated as sundries, without which no stock is at all complete or satisfactory. This establishment has the name of being a most reliable business place and of handling only the purest, freshest and best goods of stan-
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dard brands, the consequence of which is a fine and flourishing trade. Several prompt, polite and capable clerks attend to the wants of cus- tomers, and everything about the place betokens a well conducted and thoroughly methodical family grocery. As has been noted, Mr. Weiss- enberger was born in Germany, but he has for very many years been a citizen of Toledo. He was for thirteen years connected with the Finlay Brewing Co., eight years as foreman of the works, and is yet a stockholder in the company. He is also active in German club and society life, and is in all respects a most popular, honorable and worthy citizen, full of enterprise and public spirit.
John F. Kohne, Photo Supplies.
Our great houses have displayed remarkable activity and progress- iveness during the past years, and have pushed their trade successfully. A no more thorough illustration of the above facts can be had than in the Photographic Supply House of Mr. John F. Kohne, who occupies all of the three floors and basement of the handsome three story brick building at 602 Summit street, where he keeps on hand all the materials used by the amateur and professional photogra- pher; his trade extending throughout this entire section. The business was first established in 1882 on St. Clair street. The building has since burned down. The business has grown to enormous pro- portions since the introduction of the " Snap Shot " cameras, and now requires a corps of skilled workmen. Mr. John F. Kohn is a native of Toledo, and has had long experience in the business, and is of that class of citizens that add tone to a com- munity. He is very popular among the amateur photographers, and enjoys the esteem of the entire vicinity for his liberal business methods and public spirit, so manifest in his deep interest in all matters which will in any manner add to the welfare of Toledo and the surrounding territory .
Lang & Johnson Co.
Toledo's manufacturing interests are mutiplex and varied. The number of manufactories is growing up and onward to the 1,000th number mark. Nearly all branches of production are represented, and among the first in importance is that devoted to the manufacture of confectionery, of those delectable sweets of which Americans are so fond. A foremost and most creditable representative house in the in- dustry is that conducted by the Lang & Johnson Company, whose fac- tory is at No. 128 Summit street. This company was organized in 1892 with ample paid in capital, and has been successful from the outset, its affairs having been managed efficiently and with the most substantial results. To-day its extensive trade reaches to all parts of Ohio, Indi- ana and Michigan, and this is being further augmented by the super- iority of its goods and the efforts of its popular traveling representa- tives. The extensive premises occupied for the industry are thoroughly abreast of the times in their equipment, being furnished with the latest improved machinery, driven by steam power, and employment is given a large force of trained hands. The company have no limit to the variety of their products, but manufacture all kinds and all grades of confectionery. Only the purest ingredients are used and the goods are not only wholesome but delicious, being made by experts. The house is prepared to meet all demands of the trade upon the most mutually satisfactory basis. The officers of the company are as follows: Presi- dent, Charles Johnson ; Vice-President, Frank J. Anderson ; Secretary and Treasurer, C. E. Moore ; Manager, W. S. Dudley. These gentlemen are well known in the business community and their reputation and standing is beyond criticism.
Merchant's National Bank.
There are over 800 manufacturing concerns in Toledo ; thousands of mercantile houses ; and this is the third in importance as a railroad centre in the country. Consequently there are ample needs for first class banking facilities here, and these are fully supplied by the thirteen banks now in operation in the city. One of the soundest, best man-
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aged, and most popular institutions of the kind in the city is the Mer- chants' National Bank, which has spacious, handsomely appointed quarters at Nos. 316 and 318 Madison street. This bank was chartered in 1871 and has since been in successful operation. It has the accounts of leading banks, bankers, corporations, firms, and capitalists of the city and elsewhere. It allows interest on trust funds and special accounts, issues certificates of deposit bearing interest, and makes col- lections on all points through its numerous correspondents who include the American Exchange National of New York, American T. & S. Bank of Chicago, and the First National Bank of Cincinnati. The bank's capital is $300,000, all paid in. Its operations and investments have been so satisfactory that a surplus of $180,000 has been accumulated, while it has ever been a steady dividend payer and its deposits are an- nually increasing. The board of officers and directors comprises the names of some of the foremost of Toledo's progressive, public-spirited citizens. The complete list is appended : President, M. I. Wilcox ; Vice President, N. H. Swayne ; Cashier, C. C. Doolittle ; Assistant Cashier, T. C. Stevens ; Directors, M. I. Wilcox, W. J. Walding, S. W. Nettleton, C. L. Reynolds, N. H. Swayne, A. L. Spitzer, J. M. Ferris, R. R. Lee and O. A. Browning.
Maumee Fuel Co.
All kinds of establishments are located in Toledo, fully equal to the best in Chicago or New York, a prominent one in the coal trade being the Maumee Fuel Company, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in high grade steam and domestic Coal and Coke, whose office and store- houses are located at No. 1005 Cherry street. They also have store- houses on Champlain and Locust streets, and Adams and 12th streets. This business was established in October, 1896, by Mr. T. C. Hopkins, who is general sales agent for the Company for North-western Ohio. Mr. Hopkins handles largely Princess, Jackson, Hocking and Cam- bridge soft coal, also the best grades of Leheigh Anthracite and Poca- hontas Coke. All coal purchased of this firm is guaranteed to main- tain the highest standard of excellence as regards its preparation for the market, coming as it does from the most celebrated and well equipped
collieries in the United States. The quality of coal furnished is strictly reliable, and as consumers always appreciate good coal, good weight and good service, it is not to be wondered at that the Maumee Fuel Company has secured a steadily increasing business. Mr. Hopkins is a native of Toledo. He is an honorable, progressive and able business man, who is extremely popular in trade circles, and has ever given a cordial support to all measures, best calculated to promote and advance the future benefit and welfare of his native city.
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