History of the counties of McKean, Elk, Cameron and Potter, Pennsylvania, with biographical selections; including their early settlement and development; a description of the historic and interesting localities; sketches of their cities, towns and villages biographies of representative citizens; outline history of Pennsylvania; statistics, Part 25

Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.) comp. cn; J.H. Beers & Co., pub
Publication date: 1890
Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1320

USA > Pennsylvania > McKean County > History of the counties of McKean, Elk, Cameron and Potter, Pennsylvania, with biographical selections; including their early settlement and development; a description of the historic and interesting localities; sketches of their cities, towns and villages biographies of representative citizens; outline history of Pennsylvania; statistics > Part 25
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Women's Protective and Reform Association of Bradford was incorporated in May, 1882, with the object of aiding women seeking a virtuous livelihood. Amanda T. Jones was president; Artie B. Willard, vice-president; Margaret B. Stone, Mary A. Wolcott, Mrs. John Brown, Augustus W. Newell and H. S. Davis, directors. Among the members were Mrs. F. H. Stanford, M. D., and Mrs. J. J. White.

The Young Men's Christian Association was organized May 27, 1889, when a board of managers was appointed. This board comprises C. P. Cody, F. D. Cleland, H. S. Thompson, J. T. Evans, J. L. Davidson, W. W. Brown, H. W. Blakeslee, J. W. Davis, W. H. Dennis, E. E. Tait, E. T. Howell, J. A. Perkins, P. A. Kent, John MeCrum and S. Hollenbeck. The association pro- poses to rent the principal room on the second floor of the new Masonic Tem- ple. In 1890 W. H. Dennis was chosen president; P. A. Kent, vice-president: J. T. Evans, treasurer; S. Hollenbeck, recorder, and J. G. Purple, general secretary. Total number of members 131.

The Cherra Bicker Cholim Relief Society was incorporated January 14, 1884, on petition of Rev. S. Weil, K. Berwald, H. Sigel, A. Joseph, H. Cohen and I. Cohen.

Typographical Union No. 185 was organized in May, 1879, with George J. Klehm, W. R. Barnwell. James Howell, R. A. Russell, James Spear, C. H. Widgeon and Harry K. Welsh, members. The corresponding secretary of this union is James W. Leasure, and the recorder. George O. Slone. Among the members are R. A. Russell and H. K. Welsh of the first organization, W. J. Cotter, D. A. Ropp, George Hummell, S. C. Gilman and A. G. McKenna. The officers for 1890 comprise R. A. Russell, president; George O. Slone, sec- retary; J. W. Leasure, correspondent; H. K. Welsh, treasurer; W. J. Cotter, vice-president, and J. Fetterley, chairman of executive committee. There were sixteen members in March, 1890.

Oil Exchange Division No. 254, Locomotive Engineers, was formally organ- ized June 7, and completed organization July 7, 1884, with L. J. Jones, chief; James Wheeler, first engineer; J. R. Banta, second engineer; H. G. King, H. Kendall and O. Burke, assistant engineers; C. A. Clough, guide, and C. L. Shaffer, chaplain.

Folwell Lodge No. 326, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, was insti- tuted July 10, 1886. Among the officers were E. Bellington, G. P. Clough, J. H. Fenner, C. W. Palmer and P. T. Lane. The following named are the officers for 1890: G. P. Clough, master; C. H. Alger, secretary; G. E. Love- lace, collector, and M. W. Maybee, magazine agent.

The Cigar makers Union claimed the following named officials: President, R. Coeninberg; vice-president, P. Hopkins; financial secretary, J. Semhauser; corresponding secretary, P. H. Kieley; recording secretary, P. H. Kieley; ser-

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geant-at-arms, M. Singer; trustees, W. Ruple, J. Harbrecht, and treasurer, John Bohne. The four principal officers for 1890 are P. Hopkins, J. Har- brecht, T. J. Cary and J. Casterline.

The Well Drillers Union was incorporated November 27, 1888, with C. H. Snively, James G. Winger, H. Gosser, C. H. Ley and D. W. Brenton, trustees.

The Bradford Athletic Club was organized in February, 1886, and secured spacious rooms in the Producers' Petroleum Exchange for athletic exercises, as well as club quarters. The list of members in 1887 was as follows: H. A. Marlin, C. R. Huntley, Tom Kennedy, C. M. Dodge. C. H. Lavens, J. M. Fuller, B. F. Smith, E. P. Whitcomb. H. C. Brooks, J. L. Johnson, W. H. Powers. L. E. Mallory, E. W. Wolfe, C. M. Brennan, Fred Davis, Heber Den- man, John Denman, M. B. Pierce, C. K. Book, B. F. Kennedy, L. E. Ham- sher, Sam Kennedy, R. C. Sherman, W. R. Weaver, C. A. Mitchell, W. G. Gray, J. L. Barrett, Fred McKee, J. P. Taylor, J. A. Johnson, G. L. Roberts, William Cochran, S. G. Bayne, G. H. Mills. T. B. Flynn, J. C. Flynn, W. J. Alexander, C. P. Cody, R. H. Gibson, W. S. Watson, H. K. Williams, C. E. Tucker, W. L. Curtis, B. M. Bailey, G. F. Groves, Harry Egbert, T. P. Thomp- son, S. C. Rhodes, P. M. Shannon, J. H. Evans, W. J. Russell, H. J. Seig- fried, C. B. Shepard, A. Willoughby, G. K. Hawkins, G. L. Watson, W. F. Robinson, J. B. Buttry, G. A. Bodine, W. C. Leonard, H. B. Goe, G. H. Potter, Walt Willis, R. L. Edgett, D. H. Jack, H. C. Sanderson, E. H. Bar- num, F. D. Wood. C. S. Hubbard, C. F. Collins, Kenton Saulnier, D. J. Thayer, F. E. Wood, J. A. Walker, J. C. Gormely, Robert Long, T. E. Mc- Cray, L. B. Prosser, W. P. Shoemaker, Bateman Goe, C. A. Norton, Frank Gifford, S. M. Reid, W. C. Higgins, A. L. Avery, C. C. Youmans, W. W. Bell, I. W. Sherley, A. C. Hawkins, J. E. Haskell, J. C. Greenewald, D. C. Greenewald, J. K. Wilson, M. Matson, J. W. McCray, W. H. Scott, H. M. Spence, S. G. Slyke, C. Foley, E. S. Williamson, W. F. Flynn, R. T. Shaw. J. C. Boyce, R. W. Carroll, W. G. Carroll, D. O'Donnell, J. A. Simonds. C. W. Dennis, E. A. Weart, Clark Hayes, F. H. Willis, F. W. Groves, B. New- comer, John R. Zook, W. G. Mason, Walter Bovaird, J. B. Farrell, C. C. Con- roy, E. L. Adams, M. H. Byles, M. Compton, E. B. Pemberton, D. Marks, S. G. Coffin, C. H. Filkins, James Robinson, F. G. Boyer, C. E. Hequembourg, A. P. Huey, E. Given, W. W. Splane, C. C. Melvin, A. B. Smith. John P. Zane, E. R. Shepard, E. J. Boylston, J. T. Evans, C. P. Byron, J. W. Van- Tine, E. T. Johnson, W. H. Orentt, C. D. Evans, T. N. Barnsdall, J. B. Chapman, L. A. Brenneman, Henry Wilson. William Hanley, F. P. Atkinson, E. W. Coleman. George B. Morgan, J. H. Healey, J. E. Wolf, F. A. Griffin. George A. Sturgeon, J. F. Wilson, W. E. Pickering, H. G. Morrow, F. P. Wentworth, John B. Brawley, R. B. Johnson, John O' Brien, H. H. Stowe, J. H. Field, F. P. Leonard, A. B. Walker, Frank Chapman, T. J. Powers, John MeCrum, W. B. Chapman, B. F. Cnshing, J. M. McElroy, J. B. Janes. G. C. Scott, W. C. Kennedy, M. J. Lowe, T. J. Melvin, F. L. Smith, David Kirk, James Flanigan, L. W. Oaks, E. A. Van Scoy, F. T. Coast, A. M. Straight, J. D. Wolf, O. B. Comfort, Charles Samuels, Harry Brinker, R. L. Mason, A. Fraser, J. W. Jeffry, Joseph Albertson.

The Board of Trade is an important institution in Bradford. An enterpris- ing party of Bradford men organized a stock company for the purpose of estab- lishing and conducting in this city a furniture factory. The project was car- ried into effect. From that organization sprang the Board of Trade. The glass works were started under its patronage, the present shops of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad and several other industrial enterprises. The

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Board of Trade was allowed to become inactive for a few years, but was reor- ganized for service early in 1887. Since that time its members have been untiring in their efforts to aid Bradford by encouraging manufacturers to locate here. The board is composed of some of Bradford's best citizens. Col. A. I. Wilcox was general agent. C. B. Whitehead, R. B. Stone, W. W. Brown, C. H. Kennedy, A. J. Edgett, D. C. Greenewald, C. J. Lane, A. W. Newell, J. K. Merriam, H. F. Barbour, Loyal Ward, A. M. Mayer, H. S. Sonthard, F. W. Groves, S. G. Elliott, C. P. Cody were among the first offi- cers of the revived organization. In January, 1888, the Board of Trade elected the following named directors: R. B. Stone, W. W. Brown, A. M. Mayer, A. J. Edgett, L. Emery, Jr., John P. Zane, F. W. Groves, J. K. Merriam, D. C. Greenewald, G. S. Stewart, A. W. Newell, H. S. Southard, G. A. Berry, C. P Cody, C. H. Kennedy, R. A. Dempsey and S. G. Elliott.

The Bradford Telephone Exchange was opened in April, 1880, with F. A. Newell, manager. Derrick City, Red Rock, Gillmor and Tarport were con- nected on April 6. The system has heen extended in every direction within the last nine years. In June, 1883, the strike of telegraph employes was inangurated at Bradford, and continued four weeks. During the strike Bar- rett & Harvey constructed a private line between the Producers' Exchange and Bradford Exchange, and transacted business at five cents per message. The postal telegraph line was built through Bradford in January, 1884.

The Pompelon Club, organized some time ago, is one of the leading liter- ary societies of the district. The officers for 1890 are C. L. Wheeler, presi- dent; Mrs. R. B. Stone, vice-president; L. H. Simons, historian; H. H. North, treasurer; Loyal Ward, Eugene Mullin, Mrs. Ada Cable, O. B. Comfort and John P. Zane, members of committee on literary exercises; W. B. Chapman, Miss McBurney, Miss Biscoe, Ferd Kreiner and W. L. Curtis, members of the executive committee. The topics for discussion are of a philosophical character, such as the "Future of the Republic," by W. J. Milliken; " Free Coinage of Silver," by W. W. Brown; "The Future of the Africo-American," by P. R. Cotter; "The Congressional Embargo," by H. F. Barbour, and "Trend of Thought Favorable to Republican Forms," by T. F. Mullin.

The Columbian Club was organized in the fall of 1889, with L. B. Lock- ard, president; A. H. Blomer and C. C. Melvin, vice-presidents; George B. Morgan, secretary, and C. P. Byron, treasurer. In October this circle of social Democrats purchased a two-story building in rear of Whitney & Wheeler's office for club uses.

The Bradford Driving Park and Fair Association was permanently organ- ized October 11, 1889, with A. C. Hawkins, president; F. H. Chapman, vice- president; C. C. Melvin, treasurer; W. R. Weaver, secretary, and they with L. E. Mallory, L. E. Hamsher, Joseph Klench, C. C. Kimball, H. G. Cutting, James Baylor, C. DuBois, R. A. Dempsey and P. Newell were directors.

Manufacturing and Other Industries. - In former pages references are made to the pioneer saw-mills and shingle makers of this section. Late in the "fif- ties " the manufacture of oil from local coal was attempted; in 1861-62 oil explorations were begun, but not until 1878 was a practical effort to discover the oil ocean made.

In the fall of 1871 Foster built a derrick, and began work on the Henchie farm. He struck a log at a depth of 180 feet and farther down a fifteen-barrel well- the first in the district which paid expenses. This well soon gave out, and in 1873 the Butts & Foster, the Olmsted, William Barnsdall's, on the Hooker farm, and that on the Buchanan farm were the only evidences of oil suc- cesses. Theo. E. Barnsdall pumped the first two producing wells, and states that

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$21,000 were realized from them before they were abandoned. In 1875 Jack- son, Walker & Co. struck their well on the Kennedy farm, and found it to be a 100-barrel one, being the only true producer at the time. Jackson & Walker had from ten to twenty wells in operation before work on the Quintuple com- menced.

The village proper of that day contained about 300 inhabitants, but the stampede which followed this discovery soon swelled the population to thou- sands, and the modern Bradford was commenced.

The Emery Manufacturing Company's Refining Works were established in 1887 by Mr. Haggerty, on the north city line, as a small oil refinery of two cheese-box stills, with a capacity of 150 barrels each. The works became the property of Lewis Emery, Jr., under whom the little refinery was conducted until the explosion last winter. Early in 1889 two hall-stills, perfected by Mr. Wilbur, were added, enlarging the capacity considerably and changing the whole system materially. The Commercial Gazette, referring to this new in- dustry in August last, says:

Their entire works will be completed and in full operation by about the middle of Octo- her, and then they will consume 1,000 harrels of crude per day. They will be operated by an entirely new system, called the Hall improved process. The Hall system gives a con- tinuous distillation, and this industry will be the only one iu the country having it in use. . When it can he said that Mr. L. Emery, Jr., the proprietor, has a pipe line of his own; a tank line of his own; owns a sufficient production of crude to supply the works; has a house in Philadelphia supplied with plenty of tankage and distributing wagons with which to speedily deliver his products to dealers; and in fact is provided with everything to per- fect such an enterprise, it can be safely said that the success of the Emery Manufacturing Company is assured, and that Bradford can lay claim to the most modern oil industry of the age. Mr. Emery is one of the "old-timers " in the oil business. having followed it since 1865, when he made his debut at Pithole. He came to this city July 28, 1875, and in the following September completed three miles north of here by contract the second well in the Bradford field. His experience in the refining of petroleum is also quite extended, he hav- ing heen one of the firm of Logan, Emery & Weaver, of Philadelphia, who disposed of their plant there in 1887. The products of this institution are high-test burning oils, and an article they are now making that is meeting with much favor wherever introduced is their "petroleum linsine," used in the mixing of paints, taking the place of linseed oil.

The Rock Glycerine Company, R. A. and C. G. Dempsey and N. Francis, members, established their business in 1881. The factories at Custer City, Penn., and Lima, Ohio, turn out nitro glycerine, dynamite and torpedo sup- plies in large quantities, supplying the two fields and outside territory. This company also own over thirty oil wells.

H. G. Cutting, a resident of Bradford since 1876, now operates about fifty wells, the gas from which is used for heating and illuminating purposes in the city.

The Bradford Oil Company was incorporated in 1876 with J. T. Jones, president, T. J. Powers, treasurer, and H. E. Brown and H. H. Adsit, directors. This company own over 300 wells in this and the adjoining Alle- gany county, N. Y., yielding about 800 barrels per day. For almost fourteen years the members have held a leading place among oil producers.

Whitney & Wheeler established their house in 1875, and the same year founded the Tuna Valley Bank. The dual business was conducted with uni- form success until the panic of 1884, when by the failure of their New York correspondent-The Metropolitan National Bank-the firm were obliged to suspend and make an assignment for the benefit of their creditors. The sus- pension occurred in 1884, and through no fault of theirs the firm found them- selves suddenly deprived of the business that they had worked so hard and faithfully to build up. Undaunted by this great disaster, however, they went manfully to work to retrieve their losses; and to their honor and credit be it

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said that by February, 1886, they had paid their creditors in full with interest, and resumed the control of their property. Since commencing business the firm have confined themselves exclusively to the conduct of their extensive produc- ing interests. Their property in this connection is of the most valuable in the oil regions, and they are among the heaviest producers of petroleum in this section.

The Oil Well Supply Company, sand-reel and band-wheel shop, located on Davis street, employs fifteen men, and its product is valued at $40,000 annually. The officers of the company are John Eaton, president, Pittsburgh, Penn. ; K. Chickering, secretary, Oil City, Penn. ; E. T. Howes, treasurer, Bradford, Penn .; K. Saulnier, assistant treasurer, Bradford, Penn. The Eaton, Cole & Burnham Company, of New York, and Bridgeport, Conn., are the Eastern correspondents of this company, and are equally well and favora- bly known. This is the only establishment in the world from which can be obtained everything necessary to drill and equip oil, gas or artesian wells. The machine shops are located on North Mechanic street, where fifty men are steadily employed. Labor, iron, steel and other incidentals bring the total expenditures to the sum of $100,000 per annum.

C. E. Tucker is one of the heavy jobbers in nitro glycerine and torpedoes. C. L. Casterline is also an extensive dealer in this class of goods. R. Jen- nings & Son have been engaged in oil production since 1870, and now hold a leading position among the well proprietors of this field in which they own 125 wells.

The Sucker Rod Factory of Gideon Chapman was established here in 1878. W. G. Chapman's shop on Dresser avenue employs three men, who turn out $20,000 worth of rods annually.

The firm of Wheeler & Simonds was organized in 1877, and the office has been in Bradford since 1879. The business of the firm consists in the pro- duction of petroleum, valuable fields being owned in Butler, Mckean, and other counties, from which the annual output is of vast magnitude. S. A. Wheeler came to the oil regions from Toledo, Ohio, in 1870, and began oper- ating in Venango county, near Franklin. Later he was interested in Butler county, being manager and part owner of the "Relief Pipe Line Company " for some years previous to forming his present connection. Mr. Wheeler is also a member of the firm of Whitney & Wheeler, and has long been numbered among the representative business men and financiers of this section. J. H. Simonds came to the oil regions in 1864, and has operated in Venango, Butler and Mckean counties, his first principal operations having been in the famous "Pithole District."

The McKee Bull and Sand-wheel Factory was established in 1872 at Frank- lin, and moved to Bradford, in 1878, by J. W. McKee. The bull wheel man - ufactured is what is known as the "patent sectional," its great feature being that it can be detached from the shaft at will. The sand-wheel is made also upon the same principle, and in addition the establishment turns out solid wheels to order, and all parts of all machinery .... The Corbett Reel and Rig Company's shop is located on Hilton street; employs eight men and does a busi - ness of $100,000 annually.

The Tuna Iron Works of W. C. Walker & Co., produce $50,000 worth of iron ware annually, and give employment to sixteen men.

The Central Iron Works of Bovaird & Seyfang were established in 1872, and now give employment to 100 men. The product of this establishment embraces engines of from six to 100 horse-power, a noted specialty being a newly improved oil engine. This great utility is manufactured in sizes of

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twelve, fifteen and twenty horse-power, and is especially adapted to drilling in deep territory, under which circumstances its great rapidity and unsurpassed strength are readily perceived. The firm also manufactures special machinery of all kinds, and are, in all probability, the heaviest producers of drilling and fishing tools in the world. They also deal extensively in boilers, steam pumps, tubing, casing, new and second-hand machinery, machinists' supplies, and the output is valued at $100,000 annually.

William Robertson & Son, machinists, works located on Chestnut street, employ six men and do a $25,000 business annually. The business of this concern was originally established at Pithole, Penn., in 1865, by the head of the firm, who removed to this city in 1880, and two years later admitted his son, D. W. Robertson .... Brown & Manning do a business at 33 Webster street. They employ four men and do a business of $12,000 annually. They run a machine shop .... Robert Manning, a native of Pennsylvania, came to Brad- ford in 1880, and established his present business in the early part of 1885 ... D. Phillips, machinist, transacts an annual business of $55,000; employs ten men .... The Ross Machine & Repair Shops were established by G. W. Ross in 1875, and conducted by him until 1886 when J. H. Ross took charge.

The Eureka Iron Works, operated by S. McCaughtry, H. Harris, W. H. Pepper and R. Ireland, produce all kinds of fishing and drilling tools, sand- pumps, boilers, mud sockets and casing cutters. The shops are on Foreman street, and the annual business is over $20,000.

The S. R. Dresser's Packer Factory is located near the Quaker Rod Shop. Oil and Gas well packers are specialties ... . Connelly Bros. boiler works, located on Hilton street; employ seven men and do a $12,000 business per annum .... Shearer & Hicks, machinists, shop located on Railroad street; employ 10 men and do a $35,000 business per year. ... H. J. Rose, machinist, shop on Corydon street; employs two men and does a $30,000 business yearly .... Winthrop & Delvin have a small machine shop at No. 35 Webster street; they are practical men and do their own work; they do in the neighborhood of $4,500 yearly .... John Ley has a large plant, a machine shop, on Corydon street; employs twelve men, his yearly business aggregating $25,000 .... The Lock Manufacturing Company, located at 25 Webster street, employ two men and do a trade of $5,500 per annum. . .. Bradford, Bordell & Kendall railroad shops, located up the east branch; employ twenty men and do a $20,000 business yearly .... Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh railroad shops, located on the east branch, employ 156 men and do a $250,000 business per annum.

B. C. Quigley's Ash and Hickory Sucker Rod factory was established here in 1885, although he was a resident of the city for six years prior to that time. His factory on East Main street is thoroughly equipped.

L. Emery, Jr., & Co's oil well, machinist and railroad supply house, and general hardware store was established in 1876. The store is one of the largest business places in the city. The premises consist of a double two-story brick structure, with large plate glass windows in front, and the interior is system- atically and conveniently arranged with all the modern facilities for the hand- ling and displaying of goods. The mammoth stock embraces all kinds of silver- ware, cutlery, jewelry, optical goods, hardware, and in short everything in the merchandise line excepting shoes and dry goods. A specialty is made of oil- well, machinist and railway supplies, the stock carried being the largest and most complete in this section of the country. The firm's large warehouse for the accommodation of the surplus is located near the Union Depot. In addi- tion to the above interests the members of this firm are among the heaviest oil producers in this region, under the title of the Emery Oil Company. This

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is a separate branch of their extensive business, the office being located at No. 11 Main street. They employ in the several departments of their enterprise a great number of people, and their trade extends throughout the oil regions.

The hardware and oil supply store of H. A. Jamieson and W. H. Pickett was established in 1864 by J. H. Mitchell. The present owners took charge in 1871 .... Bodine & Walker's business was founded in 1876 by George Bod- ine .... The Bradford Stone Company was established by C. R. Cosolowsky in May, 1886 .... J. B. McElwaine founded his oil-well supply house in 1879, and later established branches at Duke Centre and Kane, Penn., and Bolivar, N. Y .... The Jarecki Manufacturing Company is represented by E. A. Weart. . Boggs & Curtis machine and oil well supply store dates to 1884. . .. R. W. Carroll's agency was established in 1884. He handles the goods of the Ameri- can Tube and Iron Company, the Gutta Percha and Rubber Manfactur- ing Company, the Belknap Manufacturing Company, the Hoyt Metal Com- pany, the Crosby Steam Gange and Valve Company, the Hart Manufacturing Company, the Titusville Iron Works, the Watertown Steam Blower Company, the Standard Boiler Feeder Company and many others. . .. The Tifft Engine and Boiler Manufacturing Company has been represented by A. McLean since 1869. Their office here was established in 1860. .. . Dennis & Booth, successors to Jones, Dennis & Booth, established their building business in 1877.

The Bradford Glass Works were erected in 1884 on the site of Brain's brick-yard, near the Erie Railroad track. A proposition to re-open this indus- try was pending in June, 1889. The proposition materialized, and on Sep- tember 25, 1889, the window-glass factory made the third run or heat. Since the successful opening of the works, A. P. Lewis, manager, with thirty-five glass-blowers, seven flatteners, eight cutters, four pot-makers, three packers and sixteen helpers have formed the working force. The glass-blowers received from $125 to $250 per month. No less than 1,000 persons witnessed this third run.

Bradford Tooth-pick Factory employs twenty persons and does a $20,000 business per year. Factory on Hilton street.

The Clark Mill, on the island, is the only saw-mill in the city. For twenty- five years Mr. Clark has been connected with the lumber industry; product 4,000,000 feet of hemlock annually .... H. Tuthill, dealer in sash blinds and dressed lumber, employs three men and does a yearly business amounting to $30,000; the plant is located at 54 Chestnut street; the house was founded in 1881 by D. Wright ... . C. F. McAmbly, lumber merchant, yard on Hilton street; employs eighty-five men; his business amounts to $500,000 per annum .... P. A. Kent's yard was established in 1883. . . . The G. Koebly carriage shops, on the island, is one of the largest industries of this class in this section of Pennsylvania ... . Herman Frank, cigar manufacturer, No. 12 Congress street, employs twenty men, and does a $50,000 business per year .. . . M. L. Pomeroy, harness, etc., employs two men and does a $5,000 business annually; shop located at 6 Pine street .... W. H. Walker, manufacturer of harness, etc., whose house was established in 1879 by L. B. Hill, also does considerable business.

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Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.) comp. cn; J.H. Beers & Co., pub Publication date: 1890 Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & Co. Number of Pages: 1320

Author: Leeson, M. A. (Michael A.) comp. cn; J.H. Beers & Co., pub
Publication date: 1890
Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1320