Indiana County, Pennsylvania, her people, past and present, Volume I, Part 82

Author: Stewart, Joshua Thompson, 1862- comp
Publication date: 1913
Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 930

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Parker, 1809, $140; Joseph Parker to Robert Nixon, 1811, $450: Robert Nixon to John Taylor, 1817, $650; William Banks, trustee, to Jolin J. Von, 1833, $945; John J. Von to

The bank opened on Philadelphia street, just west of the Pennsylvania depot, in the west room of the brick building of J. M. Stewart & Co. The bank purchased this James Mitchell, 1850, $1,500; James Mitchell part of the building of J. M. Stewart & Co. to Thomas St. Clair, 1850, $1,000; Thomas and sold it back to them in 1910, when the St. Clair to James Johnston, 1855, $2,500; bank purchased the present location at Nos. James Johnston to James R. Porter, 1858, 640-642 Philadelphia street, of the Savings $2,500; James R. Porter to James Turner, 1865, $3,650; James Turner to Susan F. Rowe, 1874, $8,000; Susan F. Rowe to Ed- ward Rowe, 1879, $8,000; Edward Rowe to Savings & Trust Company, 1907, $34,000. and Trust Company, Indiana. The first day's deposits were $32,008, and the deposits at present are $245,000. The capital and . surplus is $60,000.

The Savings and Trust Company .- On The old building on the site, erected in 1807, was razed in 1909. The new building was authorized February 5, 1909, and com- pleted April 1, 1910, when it was occupied by the bank. It is a five-story brick of fireproof construction and modern in every particular. The first story is occupied by the bank and the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store of J. G. Mc- May 19, 1902, the first stockholders, twenty in number, met to organize a company. The original subscribers to the stock were Messrs. S. J. Telford, John S. Fisher, John A. Scott, J. Wood Clark, Ernest Stewart, S. M. Jack, Joseph A. Langfill, J. A. Klingensmith, J. C. Wallace, D. W. Simpson, D. H. Tomb, A. F. Cooper, Walter F. Arms, Henry Hall, D. M. Crory. The second, third and fourth stories Caldwell, J. L. Orr, W. R. Calhoun, J. H. Engle, Elder Peelor, Dr. W. A. Simpson. They secured a charter May 21, 1902, but it was some time before a building could be procured. On January 16, 1903, the board of directors met to discuss the location of a room. Finally they purchased a part of the A. W. Wilson building of D. M. Caldwell, who was occupying the room as a clothing store.

The Trust Department was opened July 6, 1903, and the Savings Department Septem- ber 1, 1903, paying 3 per cent interest on certificate deposits and 31/2 per cent interest on trust deposits. Prior to this time no in- terest had been paid by the banks in In- diana. The bank was established with a capital of $125,000 and a paid-up surplus of $31,250. On November 14, 1907, the capital stock was increased to $250,000 and the sur- plus to $200,000.

On February 23, 1907, the present location was purchased for $34,000. As the location

are occupied as office rooms of attorneys, phy- sicians, dentists, real estate and insurance agents. The fourth floor is principally occu- pied by the Rochester & Pittsburg Coal & Iron Company, and the fifth floor by the Cosmopolitan Club. In arrangement, fur- nishings, heat, light and elevator accommo- dations the building is equipped in an up- to-date manner. The company's new bank- ing home is thoroughly modern in equipment, including the chrome steel vault.

The original board of directors consisted of: John A. Scott, president; Hon. S. J. Telford, vice president; John S. Fisher, J. A. Klingingsmith, S. M. Jack, D. H. Tomb, L. W. Robinson, J. H. Engle, A. F. Cooper, Henry Hall. When the capital stock was increased the board of directors was increased to fifteen. The officers and directors at pres- ent are as follows : John A. Scott, president and treasurer; S. M. Jack, vice president; J. Wilse McCartney, assistant treasurer and secretary ; R. A. Henderson, teller; E. E. Wells, assistant trust officer. The late Robert

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THIS BUILDING, ERECTED IN 1807, RAZED IN 1909, OCCUPIED LOT NO. 1, PRESENT SITE OF SAVINGS & TRUST BUILDING, INDIANA, PA.

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A VIEW ON NORTH SIDE OF PHILADELPHIA STREET, BETWEEN SIXTH AND SEVENTH, INDIANA, PA.

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M. Wilson was secretary and treasurer. Di- building has been enlarged and remodeled rectors: John S. Fisher, of Cunningham & until it is now a brick structure 50 by 135 Fisher, attorneys; D. F. Rinn, lumber and feet, three stories high, with a complete base- coal; John .A. Scott, attorney at law; George ment in which is conducted the grocery de- T. Buchanan,' wholesale groceries; Dr. H. L. partment. There is a passenger elevator and also a freight elevator. The company manu- factures its own light used in the building, and also has its own water system. A mail order department is contemplated and will be in effect in a short time. Mccullough, physician; J. Wood Clark, at- torney at law; L. F. Sutter, Indiana Hard- ware Company ; J. Elder Peelor, of Peelor & Feit, attorneys; James N. Stewart, retired; J. T. Bell, attorney at law ; Henry Hall, sta- tionery and legal blanks; H. W. Oberlin Brothers, merchants; S. M. Jack, attorney at law.

GROWTH Total Resources

July 6, 1903

(First Day)

$ 161,713.55

May 31, 1904

748,815.17

May 29, 1905

928,731.97

May 26, 1906

1,139,255.44

May 28, 1907

1,221,930.93

May 19, 1908

1,252,032.39

April 28, 1909

1,453,047.82

May 2, 1910

1,665,738.98

April 29, 1911

1,918,675.41

May 3, 1912

2,122,338.52

May 1, 1913

2,350,161.44

September 4, 1913

2,433,855.99

Trust Department

May 31, 1904

$ 12,260.80

May 29, 1905

20,451.67

May 26, 1906

60,565.72

May 28, 1907

92,301.39

May 19, 1908

97,003.04

April 28, 1909

103,586.52

May 2, 1910

125,145.28

April 29, 1911

185,273.42

May 3, 1912

195,815.25

May 1, 1913

230,613.62

September 4, 1913

237,461.44

MERCIIANTS, ETC.

W. R. Loughry & Co .- The brick building on the corner of Sixth and Philadelphia streets, in which this company's store is now located, was originally erected by John Den- niston for a store and dwelling combined. His successors were MeKennan & Mayes, afterwards succeeded by Moorhead & Cole- man, followed by John Weamer, and George W. Weamer & Bro. In 1866 Sutton & Lloyd took charge of the store and conducted the business until 1869, when Loughry & Sutton assumed the business. In 1880 the firm was changed to Loughry & Hamilton, who con- tinued the business until the firm was changed to W. R. Loughry & Co., the present firm name.

J. C. Wallace & Son .- At this location in 1865 Sutton, Marshall & Stewart began to sell dry goods, notions, carpets, wallpaper, etc. In 1873 the firm of Marshall & Kline was established, which continued in business until the death of Mr. Marshall in 1897. Soon afterward J. C. Wallace, of East Liver- pool, Ohio, purchased the building and en- gaged in a similar business. Later his son became a partner, and they continue the busi- ness under the firm name of J. C. Wallace & Son. The building has been remodeled and enlarged by them.

The Cunningham Company .- In 1867 the Sloan Brothers .- This firm is composed of A. A. Sloan, F. E. Sloan and I. C. Sloan. They started in business in 1900 at their present location, No. 606 Philadelphia street, in the building formerly occupied by John L. Getty. They have continually added to their stock until they now have a large de- partment store. The building has heen en- larged and remodeled, and in 1912 a new up- to-date front was put in the building. firm of John H. Cunningham & Co. was es- tablished on the corner of Tenth and Phila- delphia streets, then White township, Indiana county, which firm continued in business for thirty-six years. In 1871 A. S. Cunningham assumed charge and conducted the business in his own name until 1895, when the firm name was changed to the Cunningham Com- pany. Ever since the firm was established . the business has been managed by A. S. Cun- ningham, the present owner and manager of H. H. Brilhart .- In 1876 J. H. Brilhart began business on Sixth street in a two-story brick building at the corner of Sixth and Water streets, and in 1882 moved to present location on East Philadelphia street. The store was first known as Brilhart's Five-and- Ten-Cent Store. In 1882 the firm became J. the large department store into which it has grown. In 1882 Mr. A. S. Cunningham bought the property then owned by Mr. Bo- denhamer, at the present location on the cor- ner of Carpenter alley and Philadelphia street. It was then a frame building 20 feet square, with a cellar of the same size. The H. Brilhart & Son, and since 1906, after the

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death of J. H. Brilhart, the business has known in Indiana since 1875. The firm is been continued by H. H. Brilhart in his own composed of D. A. Hetrick and R. D. Hetrick. name. The building is 100 by 60 feet and in They were located in the Odd Fellows' build- ing for twenty years, and since that time have occupied their own building, formerly owned by Nesbit, No. 614 Philadelphia street. 1911 was improved with a new up-to-date front. It is now conducted as a grocery store, including a glass and china department.

H. H. Johnston began business at No. 706

Daugherty Brothers, located at No. 800 Philadelphia street in November, 1907, in the Philadelphia street, conduct a drug store and building of Mrs. Sarah E. Mitchell, where he still conducts a store, selling floor coverings and ladies' furnishings. From 1902 to 1907 he managed the store of Leslie Pattison, on Philadelphia street.

D. C. Mack & Son are the successors of J. R. Stumpf. They have been in business at No. 715 Philadelphia street since 1903. They sell general merchandise and notions.

The Bon Ton .-- This is a ladies' furnishing store, selling ready-to-wear clothing and mil- linery, established in 1908 by S. W. Rose, the present owner and manager. It is located on Philadelphia street.

The Hub .- This store was established in 1907 by Heyman Brothers, comprising H. L. Heyman, H. Heyman, I. Heyman and B. L. Heyman. They first occupied the first floor in the Thomas building, and in 1912 moved to the new three-story building of Judge Harry White on Philadelphia street. They keep a complete line of men's and women's ready- to-wear clothing.

Brody's .- This store, which sells ladies' and men's furnishings, was opened in 1913 in the old Thomas building on Philadelphia street, in the room recently vacated by the "Hub." because of a fire.

Hildebrand Drug Store .- In 1856 W. B. purchased the business. In 1903 Mr. J. H. Hildebrand started a drug store in a one- story frame building at the present location, No. 654 Philadelphia street. He conducted Wayne Riggs & Co .- On May 1, 1911, Mr. the business until his death, October 1. 1886, Riggs opened a jewelry store on Philadelphia street in the old building owned by R. E. Young and torn down by him in 1913 to give place to the handsome three-story brick building now nearing completion. This is the latest jewelry store that has been opened in Indiana, and will be found in the new building, No. 728 Philadelphia street, after October 1, 1913. since which time his son, Tom E. Hildebrand, has been the proprietor. In 1889 the old building was torn down and the present three-story brick was built by Margaret T. Landis. While the new building was in course of construction Mr. Hildebrand con- ducted his business on the corner now occu- pied by the Cunningham Company's depart- ment store. He moved into the present loca- J. I. Stadtmiller has, since 1902, conducted a jewelry store at No. 572 Philadelphia street and in 1913 remodeled the building, making it a three-story brick. tion in 1889. This is the oldest store in In- diana county conducted in the same name. In this store are sold drugs, stationery and fine toilet articles. The building is now W. W. Brilhart, jeweler and optician at No. owned by John G. McCrory, who purchased 28 Carpenter avenue, has conducted his busi- it in 1903 from Mrs. W. J. Mitchell and J. T. ness in Indiana for a number of years. Bell, who purchased it of the Landis heirs. H. M. Conrath, jeweler and optician, is lo-

Hetrick Brothers' Drug Store has been cated on West Philadelphia street.

also keep a line of sporting goods. The firm consists of J. R. and J. M. Daugherty. They began business in 1876, and in 1883 moved to their present location in the building for- merly occupied by Steele G. Hartman. They enlarged the building and increased the length from 50 feet to 90 feet.

Elmer W. Allison, in 1897, opened a drug store in the Odd Fellows' building at No. 672 Philadelphia street, where he still con- tinues to do business. During this time the building has been remodeled and a new front installed. The stock of goods has been greatly increased, making it an up-to-date store.

J. Howard Houk has conducted a drug store on the corner of Sixth and Philadel- phia streets since November 23, 1905.

Noble C. Miller established a drug store July 27, 1911, in the building formerly owned by Clark Neale, which was for some time oc- cupied by Mrs. Empfield's grocery store. The building has been entirely remodeled and fitted up as a drug store.

R. W. Wehrle & Co. have a large jewelry store located at No. 562 Philadelphia street. This store was started in 1845 by Blasius Wehrle. In 1887 B. I. Wehrle took charge of the business, and in 1899 R. W. Wehrle McQuown became a partner and the firm name became R. W. Wehrle & Co.

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Miss May Scott started a ladies' furnish- ings store in April, 1900, in the present loca- tion on Philadelphia street, and later made a specialty of millinery, now having a large size of Indiana. trade in that line.

Anderson Millinery .- This store at Nos. 6-8 South Seventh street has been in operation since August, 1907. In connection with the millinery department, notions, stamped goods, etc., are sold.

Tippery & Leech have continued the milli- nery business of M. A. Pounds since January, 1912. The firm is composed of Miss Blanche Leech and Miss Katharyn Tippery.

Miss Helena Vogel opened a ladies' and children's furnishings store in 1900 in the building where the Savings & Trust building now stands. In 1907 she moved to the pres- ent location, in the building formerly occu- G. S. Christy & Son. After the death of pied by Mrs. Hare.

Henry Hall .- In 1857 Henry Hall started the first news agency in the town. In 1866 he opened up a book store on Philadelphia street, between Sixth and Seventh streets, in the building now occupied by Barr's billiard and pool room. In 1867 he removed to a building west of Samuel Douglass' law office, and in 1870 to the corner of Sixth and Phila- delphia streets, in the building now occupied by Houk's drug store. In 1879 he admitted his brother. C. W. Hall, and the firm was known as H. Hall & Bro. for some time. In 1882 he moved into the Grove building, which is now being replaced by a new build- ing. In 1888 he moved to his present loca- tion, the building formerly occupied by Por- ter Fiscus as a general store. The building is 60 by 80 feet. He carries a complete line of books and stationery, and has a printing establishment in connection with the store, making a specialty of legal blanks and all kinds of job work.

Huey & Moorhead .- In 1906 Charles E. Huey started a news stand and book store on Philadelphia street in the building formerly occupied by H. C. McQuown. In 1910 Mr. Frank E. Moorhead entered into partnership, and the firm was continued under the name of Huey & Moorhead. They now have a full line of books and stationery and office sup- plies, in connection with the news agency.

struments is kept on hand. This store is favored with having the agency for the Stein- way piano, which is unusual for a town the

T. B. Clark, photographer on the third floor of the Farmers' Bank building, has suc- cessfully conducted his business for many years.

E. R. Springer, photographer, is on Seventh street in the B. B. Tiffany building, which was erected in 1870. The business was car- ried on by Mr. Tiffany until a few years ago.

H. C. Christy & Co .- In 1873 Christy & Sharretts opened a shoe store at No. 9 North Sixth street and in 1885 Mr. Sharretts re- tired and the firm name became G. S. Christy. In 1890 the son, Harry C. Christy, became a partner, and the firm name was changed to Mr. G. S. Christy the business was conducted by the son and the firm name remained un- changed until 1912, when Irvin Glasser be- came a partner and the style hecame H. C. Christy & Co. The store has two entrances -one at No. 9 North Sixth street and an- other at . No. 581 Philadelphia street. The firm's special lines are the Walk-over shoes for men and the Queen for women.

Brown's Boot Store, managed by Fred Brown & Co., is located near the corner of Seventh and Philadelphia streets. They have been in business since December. 1911.

McKinstrys .- In March, 1908, the Jordan Company opened a general shoe store at No. 662 Philadelphia street and conducted the business until 1913, when Mr. Jordan re- tired and the firm name became MeKinstrys, the owners being T. A. and J. R. MeKinstry. T. A. MeKinstry has been a member and manager of the business since 1908.

J. I. Shaffer .- Shaffer & Kellar began husi- ness in the Thomas building on Philadelphia street, and thence moved to the corner of Seventh and Philadelphia streets. In 1912 the partnership was dissolved and the busi- ness was continued by J. I. Shaffer, who con- ducted a men's furnishings store until October, 1913, when J. H. Thompson estab- lished a similar store at the same location.

Moorhead Brothers .- This firm is composed of W. O. Moorhead and D. L. Moorhead, who condnet a men's clothing and furnishings store. They succeeded the firm of D. M. Caldwell & Co. in 1909, at No. 670 Philadel- phia street.

S. R. Pollock has had charge of a music store since 1910, located at No. 616 Philadel- phia street, opposite the courthouse, in the building formerly occupied by Work & Son. Some extensive improvements were made to the building during the last year, and a large E. A. Pennington began business in 1878 stock of pianos and all kinds of musical in- in the present location, No. 716 Philadelphia

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street. At one time he had five skilled work- men under his personal supervision.

Buchman Brothers opened a clothing and shoe store in the Gessler building, No. 804 Philadelphia street, on April 1, 1913.

Vogel Brothers .- The Vogel brothers, Paul, Wolfgang, George, began merchant tailoring on Philadelphia street in 1849, where Dr. H. P. Griffith has his dental offices. In 1870 they built a two-story brick opposite the courthouse, on Sixth street, 30 by 52 feet, and at once occupied the south half of the new building. George died February 14, 1876, and Wolfgang sold to Paul in 1884. They divided the building and Wolfgang sold his part, the north, to Frank Marshall in 1907. Paul Vogel died May 11, 1906, but the business is still carried on by his two sons, Edward G. and John W., who have managed it since 1897. This business has been carried on for sixty-four years under

the name of Vogel Brothers. They have the Peter Sutton, A. M. Stewart and W. B. Mar- honor of having conducted their business longer than any other in Indiana county.

Charles H. Miller began the tailoring busi- ness in the Gazette building in 1906 and since 1909 has been continuing it in the frame building of J. T. Bell, No. 683 Philadelphia street.

Frank Thurston has been in the tailoring business since 1908, above Honk's drug store.

I. A. Nolf began the tailoring business in the Wehrle building on Philadelphia street in 1908, and since 1910 has continued the business at No. 662 Philadelphia street.

Pauch Brothers began the tailoring busi- ness in the Gazette building in 1908, in 1909 moving to the Wilson and Clements building, above the Plotzer meat market. Since 1910 they have continued the business in the Mar- shall building on Carpenter alley.

Indiana Hardware Company .- The build- ing on Philadelphia street in which this com- pany is located is on the site of Peter Sutton's dwelling. erected in 1806. The store was founded by Thomas Sutton about 1811 and was conducted in a log building in the rear

with Sutton & Moore, and in 1847 had charge of a branch store in Mechanicsburg. In 1858 a two-story brick building, 28 by 65, was erected. In 1872 Mr. Sutton retired from the firm and was succeeded by his son, John W. Sutton, the firm becoming Wilson & Sut- ton. In 1877 Harry Wilson, a son of the senior proprietor, became connected with the business and the firm name was changed to Wilson, Sutton & Co. In 1880 the present three-story brick building was erected. In 1908 the building was occupied by A. T. Tay- lor & Son, and in October, 1909, the present company took charge of the store.

J. M. Stewart & Co .- This firm is com- posed of J. M. Stewart, A. M. Stewart and A. W. Mabon. They conduct a general hard- ware store, on the corner of Railroad avenue and Philadelphia street. This building, "The Big Warehouse," was originally a two- story brick erected in 1853 by James Sutton, shall, in what was then a part of the Gom- pers farm, in an addition to the town of Indiana. The building was occupied until 1865 by Sutton, Marshall & Stewart. who conducted a general store, and carried hard- ware, groceries, lumber, grain, etc. In 1865 A. M. Stewart & Co. (J. M. Stewart) took charge of the hardware, groceries, lumber, grain, etc., and W. B. Marshall of the dry goods and notions. In 1873 W. B. Kline be- came associated with Mr. Marshall, and in 1880 erected a new building adjoining, in which they conducted a dry goods store. From 1879 until 1883 the hardware store was conducted by J. M. Stewart, at which time the firm name was changed to J. M. Stewart & Co., as at present. In 1912 extensive im- provements were made to the building, mak- ing it a three-story structure, with a brown- stone front and large plate glass show win- dows, and the entrance lowered to a level with the street.

A. T. Taylor & Son .- This firm was started in 1872 under the firm name of Rowe & Taylor and continued in business until of the lot where Mrs. M. A. Sutton resided. 1885, when A. T. Taylor conducted the busi- After the death of Thomas Sutton his widow ness in his own name until 1897. Then the and John Sutton managed the business for firm name became A. T. Taylor & Son and several years. They were succeeded by they moved to the present site of the Savings James and John Sutton, who in 1835 built a & Trust building. In 1908 they moved to one-story brick building on the same lot, 24 the present location of the Indiana Hardware by 37. In 1842 the firm became Sutton & Company, and in 1910 moved to the H. H. Moore (John Sutton and Col. H. M. Moore). Steving building, on North Sixth street, They were succeeded by John Sutton, and by where they still continue to carry a full line of hardware and tinware. They also do tin- Sutton & Wilson (A. W. Wilson) in 1852. In 1844 A. W. Wilson entered into business ning work.

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Kellar Brothers' Hardware Store, located on Sixth street, was started by H. Kellar & Son, and the firm is now composed of Frank Kellar and Bert Kellar.

Peterson & Co .- In 1904 the firm was known as Appleby & Peterson, who opened a hardware store in the I. N. Gibson building on Twelfth street, between Philadelphia and Church streets. They continued to do busi- ness here until 1907, when they located in the two-story brick building owned by the Penn Enamel Sink Company, located between Nos. 1037 and 1051 Philadelphia street. Appleby retired and January 1, 1910, R. V. Kerr became a partner, and the business is con- ducted at the same location by Peterson & Co.

Steving & Streams .- On March 1, 1885, John F. Steving began the furniture and up- holstering business on Water street just west of the old Methodist church, in a two-story frame building erected by Judge White. The building was burned. Mr. Steving built the Weamer building on Sixth street, in which J. M. Culp sells agricultural implements, etc., and occupied the building September 1, 1888, continuing the business there in his own name. On May 18, 1889, he took in a silent partner, and the firm name became John F. Steving & Co. On June 1, 1892, Mr. Steving became the sole owner, and did business in his own name. On May 1, 1896, he located in the Wissel building on Philadel- phia street. On May 18, 1896, he took in a silent partner, and the firm name was Jolin F. Steving & Co. On April 1, 1897, he added undertaking to the business. On March 1, 1898, it occupied the building now owned by the Citizens' Bank. On November 1, 1899, he became sole owner of the busi- ness and took as partner B. S. Sloan, under the firm name of Steving & Sloan. On July 31, 1900, Sloan became owner of the business. except the undertaking, which was held by Mr. Steving. On August 1, 1900. Mr. Steving occupied the Wissel building, engaging in the undertaking business and selling furniture and carpets by catalogue.

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Indiana County, Pennsylvania, her people, past and present, Volume I, Part 82

Author: Stewart, Joshua Thompson, 1862- comp Publication date: 1913 Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & co. Number of Pages: 930

Author: Stewart, Joshua Thompson, 1862- comp
Publication date: 1913
Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 930