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Snell Cycle Fittings Co.
Among other things for which Toledo has become famous as a pro- ductive center is the manufacture of bicycles and the component parts of bicycles. The second largest bicycle works in the world is located here, and the largest factory devoted to the manufacture of bicycle parts. The latter is the Snell Cycle Fittings Company, famous the world over for the superiority of their specialties. Their goods are used by leading wheel manufacturers and dealers, and branches for the supply of these goods are maintained as follows : For the New Eng- land States, the Elastic Tip Co., Boston, Mass .; for Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota, the Chicago Tip & Tire Co., 152 Lake street, Chicago ; Atlantic States, John S. Lang's Son & Co., 4
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Fletcher street, New York ; Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, the Toledo Cycle Supply Co., Toledo, O .; California and Western coast, the Western Rubber Works, Tremont street, San Francisco ; agents for France, Fenwick-Freres Co., Paris. Although a young establishment, it has had a phenomenal success and growth, and its facilities and productive capacity have had to be largely augmented and increased every year, in order to keep up with the rapidly growing demand. The company was organized in November, 1892, and incorporated under the State Laws of Ohio with a nominal capital of $150,000. The company's plant covers an area of three acres. There is a complete drop forge plant and a fork making plant, while the hub machinery is of the very latest, and there is not a thing connected with the trade that is not manufactured on the premises. The company aim to keep the quality of their goods as high as it is possible for money and brains to attain. The various buildings comprised in the plant are as follows : Offices and main factory, two-story brick, 30x222 feet in dimensions ; foundry and machine shop, one-story brick, 40x160 feet ; packing and shipping de- partment, two-story brick, 40x100 feet; enameling and finishing department, one-story brick, 30x60 feet; stock-rooms and factory, three-story brick, 67x125 feet ; engine-room, one-story brick, 40x60 feet. The machinery is all of the most improved pattern, and is driven by a 200 horse-power engine. The entire works are heated by steam and lighted by electricity. From 600 to 700 hands are employed. The company manufacture the component parts of bicycles and complete wheels, and accessories of all kinds and varieties, and the trade is sup- plied upon the most liberal terms. Illustrated catalogues are furnished free. The officers of the company are gentlemen who have long been prominently identified with the city's progress and social and business well-being. The president, Mr. E. P. Breckenridge, is also vice-presi- dent of the Yost Manufacturing Co., and president of the E. P. Breck- enridge Co. Tin Can Factory. The manager and vice-president, Mr. Samuel Snell, is a talented business man and an expert in all matters connected with bicycles, and an inventor of many improvements in bicycle parts. The secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. R. B. Ransom, is
also vice-president of the Ransom & Randolph Co., manufacturers of surgical and dental instruments and barbers' supp.ies.
George Goodger, M. D.
Aside from the various mercantile and manufacturing callings, the professions are also admirably represented in Toledo, particularly the medical. A most successful practitioner is Dr. George H. Goodger, whose handsomely appointed office is in the Henry & Gross Block, No. 115 Main street, and residence at 513 Sixth street. This gentleman is a graduate of the Detroit Medical College, having passed with credit on March 20, 1890, and subsequently he established an office in South Dakota, enjoying one of the largest practices in that country, remaining there up to two years ago, when he removed to Toledo. Dr. Goodger devotes special attention in connection with his general practice, to the cure of that dread disease-cancer. He cures cancer permanently, with- out using a knife or dangerous plasters, and usually only one applica- tion of his treatment, which gives little pain, is necessary. His treat- ment is endorsed by the Canadian government, and a written guaran- tee for ten years is given. He is building up a splendid and success- ful practice in obstetrics and diseases peculiar to women, his special training insuring success in these lines. Dr. Goodger is a native of Canada, a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, also the Modern Woodmen of America, and he sustains an excellent standing in Medical and social circles.
Henry M. Platt, Photographer.
One of the best known and most successful representatives of the profession is Mr. Henry M. Platt, whose studio is at No. 114 Main street, East Side. This gentleman is a native of Ohio and had mature experience in his profession, during which he has attained an expert knowledge of all its details and tecnicalities. There is about all the pictures of his studio a grace in posing that brings out the true artistic conception, a finish that adds to their beauty and value. Mr. Platt first established business nine years ago at Lakeside, Ohio, and still has a studio at that resort during the summer seasons. He has been
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located in Toledo for three years and has achieved a superior reputa- tion here. Mr. Platt holds membership in the Knights of Honor and the Masonic Order, and is esteemed as an enterprising public spirited citizen.
Ketcham National Bank.
The vast business interests that are centered in Toledo is shown in
monetary institutions have come into existence within recent years, and among the number there is perhaps none more worthy of special mention in this review than the Ketcham National Bank, whose spa- cious and elegantly appointed banking rooms are situated at the corner of Madison and St. Clair streets. This flourishing bank was organized and incorporated in 1887, under the national banking laws, and has a
Vational Bank.
no more forcible manner than in the large number of banking institu- tions that are successfully conducting operations here. Many notable
paid up capital of $250,000.00, besides a surplus profit of $70,000.00, Altogether the affairs of the bank are in a healthy and flourishing con-
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dition. Besides loans and discounts, a general banking business is carried on, and collections are made on all points at lowest rates. Dividends, coupons, etc., are collected for dealers without charge, and every facility consistent with conservative banking is afforded to clients. Drafts, payable in the principal cities of England, Ireland, Scotland, and the continent are issued, and letters of credit sold. Foreign and domestic exchange is handled, and approved commercial paper negotiated. The Ketcham National is a member of the Toledo Clearing House Association, and the American Bankers' Association, also the State Bankers' Associa- tion. Its leading correspondents are the Bank of New York, the Chase National Bank and the Chemical National Bank of New York; the Northwestern National Bank, Chicago; and the third Na- tional Bank, Boston. The gentlemen at the head of this institution are prominent citizens and representative business men well and favor- ably known. The list is as follows: President, E. L. Barber; Vice- President, S. D. Carr; Sencond Vice-President, A. M. Cheshrough; Cashier, S. H. Waring; Directors: E. L. Barber, S. D. Carr, A. M. Chesbrough, S. H. Waring, E. P. Breckenridge, of the E. P. Brecken- ridge Tin Can Co., E. W. Tolerton, Attorney, E. C. Shaw, President Shaw & Sassaman Co., Dry Goods, R. A. Bartley, Wholesale Grocer, Philipp Schmidt, City Bottling Works, Ferdinand Welch, Proprietor Boody House, A. Peter, of the Union Manufacturing Co., and Bismark & Co.'s Planing Mill.
M. Hoeflinger, Undertaker.
The undertaking and embalming profession has no more success- ful or highly esteemed representative in Toledo than Mr. M. Hoeflinger, who has been established in business the past nineteen years, and has been at his present address, No. 142 Main street, for fifteen years. He owns the property here, which consists of office, warerooms and stables, comprised in a two-storied building, 25x160 feet in dimen- sions, and equipped throughout in the most complete approved style. The firm own a splendid stock of horses, hacks, hearses, wagons and bug- gies, carry a large stock of caskets, burial cases, coffins and funeral
supplies. Mr. Hoeflinger is a native of Germany, but came to Toledo many years ago. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Foresters, Maccabees, and several other organizations. He is assisted in the man- agement of his affairs by his son, Mr. Joseph E. Hoeflinger. The latter was born and bred in Toledo, holds membership in the Foresters and other organizations, and is popularly known in the community. His younger brother, Mr. Gustave Hoeflinger, is also active in the business. He likewise was born in this city and has a host of friends here.
Roulet & Co., Manufacturing Jewelers.
One of the most interesting establishments of a mercantile kind is that of Roulet & Co., 422 Adams street. This business occupies the two-story brick building at the above number, a very substantial and commodious one. The first or ground floor is quite invitingly fitted and furnished, and is devoted to the purposes of salesroom with work- shops in the rear, which are well equipped with the most modern machinery and appliances known to the manufacturing jewelry busi- ness. The firm manufacture quite a large variety of goods, such as diamond mountings, badges and novelties, all of which exhibit the consummate skill of expert workmen, of whom a number are in the constant employ of the house. Special attention is given to order work from original designs, and also to expert repairing. George U .. Roulet himself is a practical jeweler of artistic taste and judgment, together with upwards of 25 years' experience as a workman, is no amateur, always believing that what is worth doing at all is worth doing well. This house has long maintained an unusually high repu- tation for the quality of its goods and the skillful work executed, and enjoys a fine patronage from the most desirable classes of the commu- nity. Personally Mr. Roulet is a courteous gentleman, has made and retained a host of friends of the kind to be desired, and both in his business and in the numerous organizations of which he is a member he is deservedly popular. In politics, he is and always has been a staunch Republican with advanced ideas, and at the present time he is the representative of the Seventh ward in the Board of Aldermen, and
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considered a valuable member of that body. As a military enthusiast, Mr. Roulet is known throughout the entire State of Ohio, holding at the present time a commission from Gov. Mckinley as Major of the First Regiment of Artillery, Ohio National Guards, with which he has been actively associated since 1873.
John D. Raymer, Coal, Etc.
Mr. John D. Raymer is one of the best known forwarders in the city, doing a large moving and trucking business for which he has an excellent equipment consisting of moving vans, wagons, drays and trucks. Special attention is given to all orders and careful, experienced drivers and handlers are employed. Besides this branch of trade, Mr. Raymer deals in coal and wood, and is also the largest manufacturer and dealer in ice cream in the city. He occupies large quarters, con- sisting of his store, ice cream and candy manufactory, ice houses, coal and wood yards and barns and stables. Mr. Raymer has a most honor- able record as a business man and citizen and enjoys the confidence and esteem of the entire community. He is a native of this city, and a member of the National Union. His life has been one of honor and usefulness.
Henry C. Lavoy, Grocer and Butcher.
A very inviting and well kept establishment is that of Mr. Henry C. Lavoy the well known and popular young grocer and butcher, whose place of business is at No. 2603 Lagrange street. The premises occupied are of amply commodious dimensions and are fitted up with modern fixtures and stocked with a first-class assortment of fine staple and fancy family groceries and provisions, embracing fine coffees, teas, spices, canned goods, condiments and the many suborinate articles nec- essary to such a stock, also a fine and complete line of fresh and salt meats, sausages, fish, bacon, prime hams and a general meat stock. Sev- eral clerks are employed and a prosperous trade is had from the most prominent families of this section of the city. The proprietor, Mr. Henry C. Lavoy, is a native of Canada, but has for some time been a resident of Toledo. He has been in business at his present location for
the past two years and by his courtesy, promptness and fine business qualities, has made himself exceedingly popular with the public. He is a young man, full of vigor and enterprise, and it would be difficult to limit the possibilities of his future business career.
John Henry Botefuhr.
In every department of trade are to be found energetic and wide- awake business men, and one well and favorably known is Mr. John Henry Botefuhr, painter and decorator, and dealer in room mouldings, wall paper, etc., at 1211 Broadway. This gentleman established his business eighteen years ago, and for the past three years has been in his present location. Mr. Botefuhr is a painter and designer of rare merit and skill and has done much of the finest work in the city. He takes contracts for all kinds of work and employs from ten to twenty skilled artists. One of his most recent contracts was the painting of Mayor Sam Jones' residence, Monroe street. He is also largely inte- rested in the real estate business, having many valuable holdings in realty in all parts of the city. Mr. Botefuhr is the agent for the heirs of the late ex-President Hayes, and the Croghan Bank and Savings Co., of Fremont, O. He is a gentleman of rare artistic and business attain- ments, and held in the highest regard in business and social circles.
C. C. Domitio, Coal.
An important combination of business interests is represented by the dealer in flour, feed, coal and wood. There are many houses in Toledo engaged in this line, and one of the most recently established of these is that conducted by Mr. C. C. Domitio, at No. 523 South St. Clair street. This gentleman was born and bred in Toledo, has passed his entire life here, and is fully identified with and takes a live interest in all matters affecting the community's welfare. Mr. Domitio has had twelve years' experience in his vocation and is fully conversant with all the details and requirements of the trade. The premises occupied by him consist of a new two-story brick building of ample size, and well adapted for the business in hand. The best grades of flour, feed, coal and wood are handled, several men and wagons employed, and all
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orders are met without delay. Mr. Domitio is a thoroughly progress- ive business man and popular citizen, and it seems safe to predict for him a permanent success in his enterprise.
F. A. Mohr, Art Store.
An establishment in Toledo engaged in the manufacture of frames in which to encase the beautiful works of the painter's brush, the artist's pencil or the engraver's plate, fully equal to the best in New York City, a prominent one being that of Mr. F. A. Mohr, whose art store is located at No. 415 St. Clair street, Valentine Building. Mr. Mohr, who has great taste and superior skill, commenced business in 1896, and already has secured a liberal and influential patronage. His store is attractively fitted up, and the stock, which is comprehensive and choice, embraces a full line of oil and water color paintings, en- gravings, etchings, photogravures, chromos, oleographs, etc., also all kinds of picture and mirror frames and mouldings. The framing of paintings and works of art receives special attention, and the stock of mouldings embraces all the latest and most desirable materials.
Geo. B. Sperry, Photographer.
A leading Toledo exponent of the art photographic is Mr. Geo. B. Sperry, whose studio and atelier are at No. 319 Summit street. This house was originally founded twelve years ago by Messrs. Arthur and Philbric, and in 1893 they were succeeded by the present owner. Mr. Sperry came to this city in 1893, and through the excellence of his ar- tistic productions has become most favorably known and has secured the patronage of the best classes of our citizens. His business prem- ises are comprised in two spacious floors, each 20x100 feet in dimen- sions and handsomely appointed throughout. Four competent assist- ants are employed, and the latest photographic apparatus is used. Photography in all its branches is given careful attention, a specialty being made of fine portrait work, and the pictures produced here are perfect in likeness, tone and finish.
The E. P. Breckenridge Co.
The enormous increase in the manufacture of various kinds of goods in this country, requiring to be packed in tin boxes and cans, has resulted in the establishment of an industry, which, a third of a cen-
tury ago, was almost unknown. We refer to the manufacture of tin boxes and tin cans as carried on in this city by The E. P. Breckenridge Co. Tin Can factory. This concern has a national reputation and has greatly added to Toledo's fame as a manufacturing centre. Its trade operations extends all over the United States and the out-put capacity of its immense plant amounts to 30,000,000 of cans a year. This en- terprise was inaugurated in 1878 by Mr. E. P. Breckenridge, and on January 1st, 1893, the present company was organized and duly incor- porated under the state laws Ohio. The officers being the following prominently known gentlemen: President and Treasurer, E. P. Breck-
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enridge ; Vice-President, H. C. Breckenridge ; Secretary, H. W. Breck- enridge ; General Superintendent, K. S. Breckenridge. The works are comprised in an enormous four-story and basement brick building, 70x250 feet in dimensions. The most improved, latest pattern ma- chinery is used, and it is driven by 100-horse power engine. Employ- ment is found for from 300 to 500 experienced hands. The company manufacture all varieties of plain aud decorated tin cans, grocers' fix- tures and druggists, tinware, packing cans, fruit cans, baking powder cans, paint pails, fruit can trimmings, tea caddies, spice cans, lard pails and cans, etc. The officers of the company are thoroughly progressive business men, and to their enterprise and energy their house owes its continued success, and that reputation which it enjoys for the reliability of its numerous products.
L. A. Metzger, Grocer.
Mr. L. A. Metzger, who has been located at No. 520 Front street the past thirty years, or since he first established business here, has one of the pioneer houses on the East Side. He is engaged in the food supply trade, and the city has attained a marvelous growth since he first started. The store occupied is of commodious proportions, con- veniently arranged, and contains a complete stock of groceries, provis- ions, produce, crockery, glassware, etc. Several clerks and a delivery wagon are attached to the establishment, and all orders meet with im- mediate fulfillment. Mr. Metzger is a native of Ohio, has resided the greater part of his lifetime in this city, and is one of Toledo's most highly respected and public spirited citizens.
1868-Chris. C. H. Nopper, Hats, Caps and Furs-1868.
For about thirty years an active, representative position in the retail hat, cap and fur trade of Toledo has been occupied by Mr. Nopper, whose headquarters are at No. 231 Summit street, between Madison and Jefferson streets. This gentleman possesses an expert knowledge of all the requirements of this trade, has established perma- nent connections of the most influential character, and built up an ex- cellent trade, extending all throughout Lucas county. Mr. Nopper is
a native of Germany, but has resided in Toledo 42 years, the greater part of his life, and is thoroughly identified with its growth and com- mercial development. The spacious store occupied has a depth of 110 feet, is admirably equipped, and contains a large, superior stock of fashionable hats, caps and furs, buffalo robes, straw goods, umbrellas, canes, etc. A leading specialty is made of fine furs and elegant gar- ments are furnished upon the most equitable terms. Mr. Nopper actively interests himself in satisfactorily meeting the wants of his patrons, and is held in highest regard by all who know him.
H. LaPlante, Grocer.
One of the successful merchants engaged in the grocery business is Mr. H. LaPlante, whose emporium is situated at No. 1420 Walnut street. This gentleman is a native of Canada, but has resided in Toledo since boyhood, a period of thirty years. He has long been popularly known in the community, and is fully identified with its progress and development. His store is neatly fitted up and fully stocked with staple and fancy groceries, provisions, cigars and tobaccos. He has a delivery wagon, employs an assistant, and is prepared to promptly and satisfactorily meet the wants of all his patrons.
Freer & Company.
One of the latest concerns to open here was the well known firm of Freer & Co., who have been established at Findlay, Ohio, the past fif- teen years, and where he still maintains a store known as the Findlay Wall Paper Co., under the management of Mr. John Iholts. In March, 1897, they opened the commodious store at No. 336 Huron street, this city, and are rapidly building up an excellent trade, from the freshness and excellence of the goods offered, as well as the liberal policy exer- cised in the management. The store occupied is handsomely appointed and completely stocked with a supurb assortment of fine wall papers in all the newest designs, a superior line of pictures, frames and interior decorations in general. Employment is found for a force of trained hands, and a specialty is made of contracting the papering, frescoing and general interior decorating of halls, churches, opera houses and fine
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residences. Mr. J. F. Freer, the active proprietor of the establishment, is a native of Scotland, and a gentleman of middle age. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and as a progressive merchant and public- spirited man, commands the regard of all with whom he has dealings.
L. O. Whitcomb, Real Estate.
One of the successful members of the real estate fraternity is Mr. L. O. Whitcomb, Real Estate, Loan, Mortgage and Insurance Agent, whose office is at No. 202 Main street, East Side. Mr. Whitcomb is a native of Woodland, Michigan, but has long resided in this city. He is owner of considerable real estate, and has been established in his present line since 1894, since aquiring a large, influential business connection. All branches of real estate operations are given careful attention and pa- trons have their interests advanced in the most material manner. Mr. Whitcomb is a member of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and Junior Order American Mechanics, also Quartermaster Sergeant of the 16th Infantry, Ohio National Guard, and is a thoroughly popular, public spirited citizen.
East Side Carriage Co.
One of the foremost and most progressive and popular carriage re- positories is conducted by the East Side Carriage Company, at Nos. 141-143 Main street. At this address will be found a large assortment of fine buggies, surreys, carriages, road wagons, farm wagons, delivery wagons, and other vehicles, also sleighs, collars, single and double har- ness, blankets, whips, etc. The goods are bought for cash, and sold at prices that allow but the smallest profit, " quick sales," being the motto here. Mr. H. Rancamp, the proprietor of this house, which has been established two years, was formerly engaged in the " general store " bus- iness at Woodville, Ohio. He is also interested in the lime making in- dustry, being a director of the Ohio Lime Co. He is a prominent Ma- son, having attained the Scottish Rite, and as a public-spirited citizen he is held in highest regard.
Tallmadge & Hartford.
The rapidly growing population of Toledo has caused an enormous consumption and trade of constantly growing magnitude in all the food products, and many of the large houses are doing an extensive busi- ness in this line. One of the foremost of these is conducted by Messrs. Tallmadge & Hartford, general commission merchants at No. 32 Supe-
rior street. This establishment was originally founded some eighteen months ago, and under the present management its affairs have been directed with uninterrupted success, a large trade with dealers and con- sumers having been developed. The firm occupy a commodious three-storied brick building, equipped with cold storage and all other
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