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patronized in the warm season. Mrs. Leggett employes several assis- tants and deals in home-made bread, cakes and pies, also ice cream, can- dies, nuts, cigars, tobaccos, etc. A full stock is carried and an excel- lent trade daily supplied. Mrs. Leggett's husband, Mr. James N. Leg- get, is a prominent pile driver and dock work contractor. He is a native Ohioan, a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, and is a thoroughly useful, highly popular citizen.
Mr. Henry Hune.
Among the many successful merchants who have built up their success in this community is Mr. Henry Hune, the prominent and well- known dry goods merchant at 636 South St. Clair street. This gentle- man embarked in business twelve years since and has built up an establishment and a trade which is one of the best of its kind in that section of the city. He occupies for business uses the two-story brick building indicated, which is a large and roomy one, being 20 feet front and 100 feet deep, and so fitted up and arranged as to constitute it a most inviting place for buyers. The salesrooms which occupy the whole of the ground floor, and also second floor carpets, are fully equipped with a superior selection of fine and fashionable dry goods, such as silks, dress goods, white goods, laces, trimmings, hosiery, gloves, carpets, curtains, notions, fancy goods, and the whole line of articles usually required to form a first-class and complete stock in this line. A lively and active business is done and the many patrons of the house are always sure of prompt attention, honorable fair dealing and the utmost consideration of their interests. The proprietor, Mr. Hune, has long been a citizen of Toledo and identified with its business interests, and is recognized by all who know him as a careful, conscientious and strictly reliable man and merchant.
Dr. A. Y. Munson, Dental Parlors.
The profession of dentistry is well sustained in this city by a num- ber of able men, among whom, and a very noted one, is Dr. A. Y. Munson, of 233 Summit street. Dr. Munson is a native of New York State, and was for some time a leading practitioner in Detroit, Mich.
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Subsequently he removed to Toledo and located in the suburb of Auburn- dale. About three years ago he secured and fitted up the handsome premises he now occupies, which are located on and comprise the whole second floor, which is fitted up in a style to justify the claim that they are the finest equipped Dental Parlors in the State. A corps of expert operators is employed and a magnificent business in all de- partments is done. Every species of surgical, operative and mechani- cal dentistry receives scientific and highly skillful attention, and this office enjoys a high reputation for the finest class of work, coupled with exceedingly low prices. It is also known as being expert in restoring beauty and features of the face. These and many other exceptionally desirable features have made this office the favorite resort for many thousands of Toledo's best people. Personally Dr. Munson is an ex- ceedingly refined and courteous gentleman, and he has around him assistants of the same character. His professional skill is of a high order, and his business methods are such as to necessarily draw to him the most desirable class of patients.
R. S. Clegg & Son.
That part of the city known as the "East Side " has of late years made rapid progress in the matter of public improvements, business establishments and in increasing population. There are located in that section many excellent business concerns, covering all or nearly all branches of business, and very many of them most creditable in every particular. The leading undertakers and embalmers of this part of the city is the firm of R. S. Clegg & Son, whose premises are at 916 Starr avenue. This firm has been extensively engaged in the same business at Perrysburg, O., for nearly twelve years and still maintain the busi- ness there. Within the past year they opened the Toledo establishment and at once took leading rank in that section in the line in which they are engaged. The premises consist of a two-story building 25x120 feet in area, and this they have fitted up and equipped in a thoroughly up -. to-date manner and style. The office and warerooms are excellently fitted and furnished and the stock displayed is an unusually large, varied and well selected one, embracing a fine line of coffins, caskets,
burial cases and all the paraphernalia incident to this branch of trade. Several employes are required, and the funereal outfit consists of three hearses and a number of wagons, carriages, buggies, etc., all of which are of the most desirable modern designs and styles. The appliances used are of the most approved class and the establishment is always ready at a moment's notice to meet any demands which may be made upon its resources. A lady assistant is always in attendance, and everything about the place indicates the existence of able management and thorough system. Arterial and cavity embalming are done upon short notice, and according to the most approved scientific methods. The firm consists of Messrs. R. S. Clegg, E. J. Clegg and R. P. Barton. Mr. Clegg, Sr., is a well-known Mason and K. of P. and a most popular citizen. Mr. Clegg, Jr., and Mr. Barton are young men, just upon the threshold of business life, and both are possessed of qualities of energy, enterprise and honorable ambition which must greatly ensure to their benefit as they become better and more widely known in the business world.
Mr. George H. Scott.
It will be accepted by all who know him that Mr. George H. Scott, the prominent dealer in harness, saddles and horse furnishings at 603 Monroe street, knows a thing or two about horse outfitting. In fact the best posted horse owners say that what Mr. Scott doesn't know about this particular line is not worth going even a little way to find out. Having been established in the business for full a dozen years he has had ample appointments of displaying and exemplifying his knowledge of this particular branch of merchandise. Mr. Scott could not well be left out of this chronicle of Toledo business features, because of his prominence and general high standing in the business. It ill becomes the present writer to go into details of his stock and facilities, for it may be said sententiously that what he don't manufac- ture or handle in the harness and general horse furnishing line would have to be some sort of monstrosity, altogether outside of ordinary or usual demand and use. It may be said in general terms that his establishment is a distinctive credit to the city, and that his premises
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have the commodious area of 20x110 feet. That he works twelve to fifteen expert hands and has a patronage covering most of Ohio, Mich- igan and Indiana, and that the harness, trunks, satchels and whips handled and the expert repairing done here are beyond compare. Per- sonally speaking Mr. Scott is a Canadian, but has been transplanted and has proven himself wonderfully well adapted to the life of the States. He is enterprising, progressive, full of the spirit of the true advancement and is in every respect a most honorable specimen of the advanced and live citizenship.
Mr. F. J. Shovar.
Among the most successful of those engaged in operating in loans real estate and insurance, is Mr. F. J. Shovar, whose office is at No. 211 Main street, East Side. This gentleman has been actively established for many years and he commands the fullest confidence and esteem of the entire community. Though a native of Michigan, Mr. Shovar has resided in Lucas county the past thirty-six years, and he has been fully identified with the grand progress and developments made by this city. He is a notary public, attends to all the duties of that office, and conducts a general real estate, loan, mortgage, insurance and collecting agency. All patrons have their interests advanced in the most solid manner. Mr. Shovar holds membership in the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows, Red Men and the Grand Army of the Republic. He enlisted in 1863 and served through the campaign with distinguished credit. Mr. Shovar is now serving his second term in the city council.
C. Grauer, Furniture.
Among the houses of metropolitan aspect engaged in business on the East Side, no one can concede a second place to that conducted by Mr. C. Grauer, at Nos. 119-121 Main street, in the handsome new Henry & Gross Block, a splendid specimen of modern architecture. He first started in the Weber Block, was afterwards for two and a half years at Nos. 127-129 Main street, and has been at his present address since October 1, 1896. Here he occupies a three-story and basement building of large dimensions, equipped with passenger elevator and all
modern conveniences. On the first floor is shown a complete line of stoves and furniture ; on the second floor carpets, draperies, lace cur- tains, etc., and on the third floor, bed-room suits, mattresses, etc. A staff of clerks is employed and a busy trade is enjoyed. Mr. Grauer is a native of Germany, has long been identified with this city, and he is a courteous gentlemen, who enjoys the esteem of a host of friends.
Graf & Klein.
Toledo has some of the finest bakers and confectioners in the world. The delicate sweets they turn out would tempt the taste of a professional ascetic. For instance who would contemplate the delicate bread, cakes, pies and other products of the establishment of Graf & Klein without having a desire to indulge in them. Having a beautiful salesroom at 523 Monroe street, with an inviting front of twenty-five feet, running back to a depth of one hundred and ten feet, all beautifully and attractively fitted up and in charge of most capable and agreeable help, with a wondrously fine display of all that is best in their line, it would be contrary to the most usual and univer- sal impulse not to be most strongly tempted by the exceedingly tooth- some viands displayed there. To think otherwise would be to declare oneself a stoical being not influenced by the impulses most common to the race. This firm is of comparatively recent formation and had not been in business but a very short period before they manifested most excellent reason for their being. They turn out the finest home-made bread in the city, besides a vast quantity of cakes, ice cream, ices, frozen custards, making a great specialty of furnishing first-class parties, weddings, banquets, receptions and swell occasions generally. They have by their own correct methods built up a prosperous busi- ness and have already become one of the institutions of the city. They are by no means strangers to the very best people and most desirable trade in the city. Mr. John Graf and Mr. William A. Klein, formerly of Columbus Grove, O., are both of German birth, but have been many years in Toledo where their own merits have given them a name and business and social position which is only accorded to men of true per- sonal worth.
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D. A. Moyer.
Catering to the family needs of the Toledoans are a number of as well appointed and as ably conducted fine family grocery establish- ments as can be found in an equal area anywhere on the continent. Generally speaking, the grocers of this City (there are exceptions, of course) seem to endeavor to secure the best products of the factory and farm, for the delectation of their patrons, rather than to secure the cheapest things the markets afford, for their own profit. In this they exercise wise judgment, well knowing that the advantages of the former plan are permanent, while those of the latter (if there are any) are merely ephemeral and only tends in the end to defeat and destroy honest merchandising. One of the best known and most popular retail gro- cery merchants in the City is Mr. D. A. Moyer, who owns and occu- pies the building, No. 751 Dorr street. This gentleman has been established in the business for more than ten years, and has always had the reputation of keeping pure, fresh and unadulterated goods, and of giving his patrons a fair share of the benefits of every specially good deal he could make in the whole- sale market. Thus he has built up and retained an active and prosper- ous trade among the most desirable D. A. MOYER. people of his section. His stock is always kept full and complete, and embraces all the staple and fancy articles incident to the business, such as fine tees, coffees, spices, shelf goods, canned goods and the long list of sundries usually found in a thoroughly equipped store. His place
is also headquarters for choice fruits and vegetables in season, and prime butter and eggs at all times. Two wagon teams and a considerable staff of employes is required to meet the wants of his trade, and all things connected with the concern seem to be well up-to-date. Born in Pennsylvania, Mr. Moyer came to Toledo about twelve years ago and very shortly after entered into business. He is deservedly popular with the people, and especially so with the grocery merchants as was shown at a recent meeting of the Toledo Retail Grocers' Association when he was chosen, in preference to a number of others, as first vice- president of that organization. He is personally a most enterprising and energetic man and merchant, and believes in forwarding any move- ment calculated to extend the fame of his adopted city.
A. C. Walter, Undertaker.
Modern taste demands even in funeral arrangements the presence of æsthetic and beautiful surroundings, and the successful funeral director of to-day is called upon to exercise the most discriminating care in these matters. One of the leading men engaged in this line, and one who, while not long established here, but who has built up a business second to none, is Mr. A. C. Walter, of No. 1219 Broadway, who has the best facilities at his command, all of which are new and modern. Mr. Walter's long experience in this line eminently fits him for the exacting position he so creditably sustains. He started in business here in September, 1894, having formerly been in Tiffin, Ohio. The premises occupied consist of a two-story building, specially fitted for the requirements of the business, and where may be found a stock of burial cases, caskets, shrouds, etc. Mr. Walter supplies everything required, even to carriages and horses, and in connection does a large livery business. He employs skillful attendants and gives his personal attention to preparing bodies for interment and to scientific embalm- ing. He has made a special study of his profession and is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Embalming. Mr. Walter is a pro- gressive, public-spirited citizen who has done much for the material progress and development of Toledo. He is a member of the American Mechanics' National Union and is highly esteemed.
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John Meister.
Prominent among the business men and property owners of the city is Mr. John Meister, whose business establishment is located in the handsome Meister Block, corner Broadway and Segur avenues. This fine property is owned solely by Mr. Meister, and is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in that section of the city, having recently been remodelled and extensively im- proved. The portion occupied for his business is upon the street or ground floor and forms an area 20x45 feet in dimensions, appropriately and con- veniently fitted up and well adapted to the purposes of a first-class butcher and meat shop. Here is displayed a superior assortment of fresh, salt and smoked meats, sau- sages and all the belongings of that line of business. Lard and lard rendering constitutes an important branch of the trade. The meats handled are home slaughtered and other kinds, the whole market being availed of to secure the very best that can be obtained for the use of JOHN MEISTER. his many patrons. Mr. Meister, as has been indicated, is a native of Germany. He came to this city nearly thirty years ago and has since been a most valuable citizen of this community. He became established in this business in 1870 and owing to his great energy, sound judgment and honorable business methods has reaped a measure of success and prosperity of which he may well be proud.
Wm. F. Villwock, Grocer.
The evolutions of business and business methods during the past two decades have been quite as noticeable in Toledo as elsewhere, and
it is not at all difficult to mark a decided improvement in the business customs of this city and section. Old methods have passed away. Prominent among the strictly up-to-date retail business concerns of To- ledo, we note the store of William F. Villwock, No. 1318 Cherry street. This gentleman has been engaged in the business for about eleven years, but it is only within about one year that he has occupied his present premises. These premises consist of a two-story building 20x60 feet in width and depth and are capable of accommodating an extensive business, such as is now done here. This is a first-class gro- cery and provision business, which requires the services of a number of clerks and two or three wagons and teams. The stock is replenished daily and is always kept full and fresh. It consists of a complete general assortment of fine staple and fancy family groceries, teas, coffees, spices, shelf goods, condiments, delicacies, canned goods, flour, meats and provisions of every description ; also wines, liquors, cigars, bar goods and all the appurtenances of that department. The extent of the store and stock, the number of assistants employed and the general air of activity and bustle which pervades the establishment, betoken a lively and most prosperous trade. Mr. Villwock, the popular propri- etor, is a born Ohioan, a well-known member of the Order of Foresters, and of the I. O. O. F. Encampment, Cantons and Uniformed Rank, and is recognized by all who know him as an all around, enterprising, pushing, progressive and liberal minded man, and a merchant of more than ordinary comprehension of the governing principles of business.
R. O. Orwiler, Groceries.
A well-known concern is the bright and attractive store of Mr. R. O. Orwiler, 623 Chestnut street. Mr. Orwiler's establishment has been in operation but about one year, hence is one of the latest enterprises of its kind, and for that very reason should be and is one of the best. in this section of the city, everything being new and fresh and up- to-date in every particular. His line of business is that of fine family groceries, provisions and the general line which that comprehends. His store is nicely fitted up, well lighted and always kept in perfect. order of arrangement. The stock is evidently well selected and care-
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fully looked after, and embraces staple and fancy groceries, fine teas, coffees and spices, canned goods, relishes, flour, bacon, smoked and dried meats, and provisions of all kinds, together with cigars, chewing and smoking tobaccos, and the varied sundries included in a first-class selection of this line of goods. Several clerks are employed and every- thing is done in a prompt, expeditious and business-like manner. Although so recently established, a fine trade has already been built up and this store enjoys the patronage of scores of the best families in this section of the city. Mr. Orwiler is a native Ohioan, and a young man of excellent business ability and habits, and personally very pop- ular. He is prompt, energetic, obliging and strictly to be relied upon in all things, and it is entirely safe to predict for him a career of use- fulness and more than ordinary success and prosperity.
T. J. Fitzgibbons, Upholsterer.
Toledo's progress continues without abatement, and new business enterprises are constantly being inaugurated here. One of the latest of these is the house opened at 922 Monroe street, corner of Tenth, by Mr. T. J. Fitzgibbons. This gentleman is an upholsterer and draper, and thoroughly expert in his vocation. He gives particular attention to special designs for parlor furniture, window seats, portiere and window draping, slip covers, repairing, etc. They are complete in their equip- ment and everything is at hand for the prosecution of the business upon a successful basis. He has had charge of a great many of the finest departments in the country and is thoroughly practical, has had mature experience in business life, and he is favorably known in this community.
J. H. Byrnes, Stables.
As might be expected in a progressive city like Toledo, the livery trade is well represented, and among the business men occupying a leading position in this line we find Mr. J. H. Byrnes, whose livery, boarding and sales stables are located at Nos. 133 and 135 Erie street. This gentleman first began business in 1891, on St. Clair street, and removed to his present address in September, 1895. Here his stables, comprised in a three-story brick building, are well lighted, well venti-
lated and efficiently drained. Mr. Byrnes owns from twenty-five to thirty fine horses, and thirty superior vehicles of all kinds, including buggies, carriages, hacks, coupes, and light road wagons, and stylish rigs may be had at all hours of the day or night. Horses are taken to board by the week or month, and the most careful attention is bestowed on the noble animals by careful grooms and stablemen. Mr. Byrnes, though a native of Canada, has long resided in this city, and is popu- larly known here. He is a prominent member of the Toledo Carriage Owners' Association.
C. F. Grubel, Drugs.
One of the leading representatives of the profession in his section of the city is Mr. C. F. Grubel, whose well appointed pharmacy is at No. 1002 Monroe street. He has been established for the past two years, and by careful attention to the interests of his patrons has built up a large and influential trade, which is drawn from among the leading residents of the vicinity. The store is spacious, very handsomely fitted up and reflects great credit on the artistic taste of the proprietor. A full and complete stock of drugs, chemicals, toilet and fancy articles druggists' sundries and proprietary medicines is carried. Particular care is given the compounding of physicians' prescriptions, all orders. being accurately compounded and intelligently dispensed. Mr. Grubel maintains an enviable reputation as a skilled pharmacist and he is de- servedly popular. Also manufacturing of Ferro Phos, the health drink and thirst cure, for sale at all first-class soda fountains.
Toledo Stamp and Stencil Works.
There are but few cities of its size in the United States that have made greater progress and advancement in the past dozen years in every branch and line of trade than Toledo. By careful, conservative management her business men have built up a permanent trade and gradually increased it in every way. One of the oldest established and best known houses in the city is that of the Toledo Stamp and Stencil Works at No. 101 Summit street. The present proprietor of this ex- tensive business is Mr. J. J. Canneff, a business man of the most pro- gressive ideas and of the widest experience. The business has been
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conducted in its present commodious quarters for the past eight years. is very neatly appointed and is completely stocked with a select assort- Rubber stamps, steel stamps, seals, dies, stencil plates, burning brands, ment of staple and fancy groceries of all kinds, canned goods, fruits and vegetables, fresh, salt and smoked meats, and a leading specialty is made of choice butter. A staff of clerks and several delivery wagons are employed and an active trade is daily supplied. Mr. Wm. T. Presley, the senior member of the firm is a native of Michigan, a mem- ber of the Retail Grocers' Association, and is a thoroughly progressive merchant. His son, Mr. Oscar M. Presley, was also born in Michigan and is a young man popularly known in the community. baggage and hotel checks are here made in the very best manner. All kinds of special designs are made and there is nothing in this line that cannot be secured here. The very highest class of workmanship is done and satisfaction guaranteed in every instance. Mr. James J. Canneff is a native of Canada of American parentage. He has been a resident of Ohio the past 48 years. He is widely known as an enter- prising, public-spirited citizen, and is highly esteemed.
John T. Solon, Coal.
Toledo is one of the principal soft coal markets in the United States, and conducts very extensive operations in this branch of trade. The transportation facilities, both by rail and water, are all that could be desired, and the trade is steadily growing with each incoming year. A successful wholesale dealer in and shipper of coal is Mr. John T. Solon, whose headquarters are in Rooms 316-317 Chamber of Com- merce Building. It is two years since he began business and in that brief period he has built up an extensive, influential connection all over the country. He deals in Jackson steam, domestic and fuel coal, selling in cargo and car lots, and shipments are made to all points. All orders are given immediate consideration and are met at lowest current market quotations. Mr. Solon is a native of Ohio and an active member of the Chamber of Commerce. He is a man of strong personal character, a fund of energy and progressive ideas, and does business uniformly on a liberal, straightforward basis.
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