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ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO CHARLES L. WILSON, Proprietor. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
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«cracker factory of the kind in the United States ; and to give the figures of the quantity of crackers turned out in his establishment in a day would be equal to inviting discredit to the statement. On the opening of his cracker manufactory the Chicago Journal said : "Henceforth the world will know that until some other city may beat Chicago, the latter possesses the largest bakery in the world, and she throws down the gauntlet of comparison. Yesterday this gigantic establishment was formally opened by the proprietor, whose name, Charles L. Woodman, is already famed in the north, south, east and west, over this vast conti- nent." Details of the building follow ; and the opening was hailed by the Chicago press as an " event " in the annals of city enterprise. The building is extensive and adjoining the freight depot of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, where goods can be easily and readily shipped. The whole machinery of the establishment is run by steam ; and prices at which the various kinds of plain and fancy crackers are jobbed show that the business must be enormous to make them pay. The baking is done in two of Vale's rotary ovens, an ingenious invention which is worthy of elaborate description. The concern is in a most flourishing condition.
DRY GOODS.
The name of J. V. Farwell & Co., is so closely associated with the dry goods trade in Chicago, and with the prosperity of the city, that it has come to be viewed as a synonym for enterprise and honorable dealing. Farwell Hall is named after the senior member of the firm, and is a token of the honorable esteem in which he is held. The trade done by this house is immense and growing ; so much so that this season they design erecting a new store a short distance south of their present location, with a capacity to do a business of twenty-five millions. The premises now occupied by them are situated on Wabash avenue, Nos. 42, 44 and 46, and are owned by the firm who are thus relieved from the heavy burden which they would have to carry did they rent, and this places them in a position to give buyers the benefit of proportionately lower expenses, in a smaller margin of profit required on sales. The vast pile of goods on hand in the saleroom are but indications of what are to be found on the floors where the stock is kept in bulk ; and the regiment of employees are ever busy in business hours. Their trade is exclusively wholesale.
Bowen, Whitman & Winslow, in the same line, are situated on Ran- dolph street, Nos. 15 and 17. With an immense stock of dry goods constantly on hand, bought in the best markets, they are in a position to make figures advantageous to the buyers ; and their trade is a healthy and growing one. George S. Bowen, Esq., of the firm, is president of the Wool Manufacturers and Wool Growers Association of the North- west, and as such is philanthropically interested in the development of the highly important branch of domestic manufactures which the society represents. The firm is a first class one, and invite inspection of their stock.
C. L. WOODMAN.
EDW'D OLCOTT.
C. L. WOODMAN & CO., Wholesale Manufacturers of all varieties of
CRACKERS
230 and 232 Kinzie Street, CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS.
Boston, Butter, Milk, Soda, Aerated Pic-Nic, Farina Pic-Nic (small), Pic-Nic, Graham, Sugar, Lemon, Wine, Cream, Patent Cream Cracknels, Ginger Snaps, etc.
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The only Manufactory of the kind in the United States.
MANUFACTURED BY STEAM POWER; WITH VALE'S ROTARY OVENS. ECES
DESCRIPTION.
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DRUGS.
In drugs, Burnham & Van Schaack, 1 and 3 Randolph street, de- servedly hold a first place. Wholesale drug and paint dealers, with a full line of goods, and most extensive premises filled from basement to sixth story, they are in a position to promptly fill any invoice that may be ordered; while being heavy shippers direct from the manufacturers, they can make figures which smaller buyers could not reach down to. The house has only to extend their acquaintance to secure proportionately increased business. They also manufacture a warranted and strictly pure white lead; and have a full stock of the best selected and imported wines and liquors. We commend the house to western druggists and those engaged in the trade.
FILE MANUFACTURERS.
Abbott & Howard, 21 Dearborn street, are the agents for the cele- brated files of Thomas Firth & Sons, steel and file manufacturers, Shef- field, England. The celebrity of these goods, only requires that the agents' names and business place should be known.
FURNITURE.
The completion of the line of railroad through to Utah will have a tendency to open up several branches of business which have been com- paratively unnoticed before. Among these will doubtless be the impor- tation of furniture to that region. W. W. Strong, furniture manufac- turer and dealer, 203 Randolph street, possesses excellent advantages for meeting the demand, being able to furnish furniture in every desira- ble style, of excellent quality, and at rates that will successfully meet competition.
GROCERIES.
The largest grocery establishment in the west is that of Day, Allen & Co., 34 and 36 Randolph street. They are heavy importers of all kinds of groceries ; and where they do not import they purchase in such quantities that they have many advantages in freight and other things over smaller buyers. Their sales for 1868 were about $2,500,000; for 1869 they are expected to reach over $3,000,000. In March of 1869 they amounted to $290,000 for that month alone. Buyers will gain by calling on the firm.
HARDWOOD.
With the development of the manufacture of sleighs, wagons, carriages and furniture in the west, arises the necessity of importing hard woods, such as ash, oak, hickory, black walnut, cherry, etc. Messrs. Hatch, Holbrook & Co., 265 Archer avenue and corner of Erie and Kingsbury streets, keep supplied with a very large stock of hard wood lumber; and with a yard covering a wide area where land is so very valuable, they have excellent facilities for seasoning. Their yard is edging the river,
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HEATH & MILLIGAN, MANUFACTURERS OF WHITE LEAD, ZINC & COLORS.
170 and 172 Randolph Street,
WHITE LEAD WORKS
HEATH &MILLIGAN
LEAD
WHI
AND
COLOR WORKS
ILLINOIS.
SOLE AGENTS FOR LA SALLE GLASS CO.
HOLLISTER & PHELPS, CARPET HOUSE,
114 and 116 State Street, CHICAGO, - ILLINOIS.
Importers and Dealers in Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Curtain Materials and Trimmings, Window Shades, Mattresses, Feathers, Upholster- ing, Furnishing Goods, etc.
ESTABLISHED 1847.
E. SCHWEITZER & CO.,
Successors to J. D. WEBER. Importers of
TOYS & FANCY GOODS, BASKETS, ETC. WHOLESALE DEALERS IN NOTIONS, CUTLERY, BEADS, BIRD CAGES, FISHING TACKLE, CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES, ETC. No. 184 Lake Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
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and a wharf where vessels can lay end to end, affords them accommoda- tion for discharging the ship loads of lumber which come to them from so many different points. The firm is a first-class one.
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HATS, CAPS, ETC.
In this line of business Fitch, Williams & Co., occupy a leading po- sition. With extensive premises fronting on Lake street, Nos. 33 and 35 and having a front as well on Wabash avenue, the large and airy show rooms are excellently lighted, and the immense stock of goods can be seen to fine advantage. The latest styles and novelties in hats and caps, straw goods, and everything in that line of business, are kept in quantity to meet the requirements of a heavy jobbing trade ; and the figures at which the firm do business are well calculated to divert the western trade in this branch of business from leading cities farther east. Merchants visiting Chicago and designing to make purchases in their line will do . well to call on this firm.
IRON WORKS.
At Richards', Iron Works, 190 and 192 Washington street, can be found a magnificent assortment of machinery of various kinds, including some of the most valuable patents in the United States, a result of the inventive and constructive powers of Mr. Richards. Their suction and force pumps, adapted for planing mills, saw mills, grist mills, elevators, warehouses, hand fire engines, etc., etc., have been tested under the most trying circumstances, such as in the construction of the Washington Tun- nel, under the Chicago river, and have met the most unqalified endorse- ment by those best capable of judging of their merits. Portable steam engines ; Mr. Richards' own patent of a corn sheller and cleaner; belt- ing, buckets, shafting and pulleys, iron and Burr stone mills, smut ma- chines, wheat separators, etc., are manufactured by this firm, of excellent quality and have a wide range of usefulness.
JEWELRY.
B. F. Norris & Co., 123 Lake street, up stairs, as a first-class whole- sale jewelry house, enjoy an enviable reputation. Doing an extensive businest in their line, they offer superior inducements, to buyers of jew- elry and watchs. Everything in diamonds, jewelry, watches, fine plated goods, which the wants of the western market demand, will be found at this house ; and an acquaintance with Mr. Norris will be equivalent to a certainty of purchasing from him, for he is determined to meet competition on legitimate grounds. The goods kept on hand by this firm contain so much that is beautiful and unique, that an examination would be a treat for an artistic eye and refined taste.
LIQUORS.
Morse & Co., South Water street, are exclusively wholesale dealers in liquors and imported wines ; and having a heavy stock constantly on
G. HUBBARD.
G. B. CARPENTER.
GILBERT HUBBARD & CO.
C D And Dealers in Ship Chandlers, TWINES & CORDAGE.
SAIL
ISTORE HOUSE | GILBERT
CHICAGO.
205 & 207 S. Water Street,
We would call particular attention of the Trade to our stock, as we at all times have the largest and best assortment in the West, of all widths of
Cotton and Flax Duck,
DITCHING ROPES, MANILLA and TARRED ROPE, Bags, Bag- ging, Burlaps, Canvas, Oakum, Tar, Pitch, Tackle Blocks, Chains, Coal Tar, Roofing Pitch and Felting. Wire Rope, either iron or steel, for mining, hoisting or ferry purposes. Tents of every kind. Tarpau- lins, Awnings, Wagon Covers of plain or Rubber-coated Duek. Flags of Silk or Bunting, as per Army Regulations, constantly on hand or made to order.
WM. F. NOYE,
PRACTICAL
HULLER AND
IAL FURNISHER
Manufacturer of French Burr Mill Stones.
Dealer in all kinds of
Mill Gearing, Turbine Water Wheels, SMUT MACHINES, SEPARATORS AND BRAN DUSTERS, Portable Engines and Saw Mills, GENUINE DUTCH ANKER BOLTING CLOTH, Belting of all kinds. 228 and 230 Washington Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
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hand in warehouse and in bond, do a large business with the trade. Their wines comprise the most esteemed brands; and their spirits are of the finest known on the continent. The drug trade who wish pure liquors and the best quality of wines will profit by an acquaintance with the house.
MILLINERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC.
The heaviest importers of French flowers, velvets, bonnet silks and millinery in the United States, are, undoubtedly, Keith Brothers, 68 and 70 Wabash avenue. It is a rare treat, open to all interested in the trade, to pass through their extensive rooms, where masses of goods are arrang- ed with artistic skill. With two fronts to their building, the Main one Wabash avenue, and the rear facing Dearborn park, there is a flood of light in every story from the basement up. They occupy five floors, each 165 feet by 50, besides a high basement, 195 by 50-all admirably adap- ted to their business, which is exclusively wholesale. The wide avenue in front and the street in the rear afford ample room for shipping and receiving, while the open park and lake view beyond, besides rendering the outlook unusually pleasant to the visiting merchant, afford him a bet- ter light for examining stock than is usually to be had in such stores.
· Possessing capital which places them above the necessity of buying " on time," they go into the first markets of the world where ready cash is the vade mecum to the best bargains, and thus they are enabled to pur- chase the choicest goods on the best importers' terms ; and for this pur- pose they keep a buyer in the Parisian and other principal European markets. By this means, and by shipping in such bulk, they can meet any competitors in the United States markets.
Velvets from Lyons ; silks and ribbons from Basle; new styles in bonnets and dress hats from Paris ; caps from Glasgow ; laces from Not- tingham ; and other goods from the places where they are manufactured in Europe, are purchased by their European buyer, who is thoroughly conversant with the trans- Atlantic trade. Their importations independ- ent of their domestic purchases, which are proportionately large, reach in the neighborhood of half a million annually.
But their business includes, as well, straw-goods, hats, caps and furs making a heavy wholesale trade in these articles. Every desirable vari- ety of hat and cap, in style, finish and make, can be had from them ; and all so arranged in the department devoted to them, that they can be ex- amined and any selection made without disturbing the admirable arrange- ment which exists throughout, and without trouble.
NOTIONS, HOSIERY, ETC.
In this line of business unquestionably the firm of C. A. & C. H. Bar- num & Co., have no successful competitors. The partners of the firm, Messrs. C. A. Barnum, C. H. Barnum, J. D. Mason and J. B. Staring, are young men, full of energy and enterprise, attention to business, cour- teous and gentlemanly, who are determined to do business on legitimate
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principles, and have already secured a large and lucrative trade in the surrounding states and in the great west. Their stock of goods is most complete, and through long experience in buying they can figure down exceedingly low, being satisfied with a small margin, knowing that such a course by making a heavily increased business always pays. In hos- iery, gloves, white goods, linens, hoop skirts, corsets, handkerchiefs, veils, bereges, velvet ribbons, belt ribbons, shirts, thread, umbrellas, parasols, perfumery, etc., etc., they keep in stock a full line and are prepared to job on advantageous terms to buyers. We heartily commend C. A. & C. H. Barnum & Co., to intending purchasers.
PIANOS.
The influence of music upon society is daily becoming more and more recognized ; but in no place are its refining and elevating influences more appreciated or better recognized than among the people who inhabit the valleys of Utah. J. Bauer & Co., manufacturers and importers of musi- cal instrument and wholesale dealers in pianos and organs, of 69 Wash- ington street, stand in the front rank of music and musical instrument dealers in Chicago. With a house at 650 Broadway, New York, and their extensive one in Chicago, they are prepared to supply choirs, bands, harmonic societies, and similar associations with the most approved in- struments, pianos and organs.
PRINTERS, BOOKBINDERS, ETC.
Rounds & James, of 46 State street, have made themselves a charac- ter for excellence of execution, promptness in dispatch, and quality of material, in job printing, bookbinding, electrotyping, and furnishing printers' materials, which places them in the front of the business houses in their line in Chicago. With a full supply of type and printers' ma- terials, capital workmen, most excellent taste, and fine business facilities, they can give satisfaction in anything from printing a business card to furnishing a first class newspaper or jobbing office. We know of no house in their line of business that we can so well recommend.
SASH, THIN CEILING, ETC.
The Garden City Planing Mill is situated on Canal street. The mill was burned down in March; but with the recuperative energy which is a characteristic of Chicago under such adverse circumstances, in about two weeks from the terrible fire which destroyed it, and with it the lives of several firemen engaged in attempting to extinguish the flames, the ma- chinery was again working and the business of the company suffered but a very temporary interruption. The quality and quantity of sash turned out ; the amount of planing, groving, tongueing and beading done, and work generally turned out of this mill would seem almost fabulous to those unacquainted with the magnitude of such a business, were the figures given. One article produced here commends itself to
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special attention, in the "thin ceiling " produced, which is calculated to work a revolution in hard finished plastering and ceiling, by offering a superior and elegant article of wood finish, at very low figures, to take the place of plastering work. The superintendent, W. Wisdom, Esq., is confident that he can ship goods by rail for the west at rates that will secure buyers.
'SEEDS, ETC.
In seeds, bulbs, roots, etc., the firm of Hovey & Heffron, 57 State street, have but to be named. Their stock is selected with the utmost care, and comprises the choicest varieties of foreign and domestic seeds, flowers, roots, etc. To this is added a most extensive stock of English, French, German, and Italian ornamental goods, in parian, bronze, etc., for house, garden and lawn. A visit to the establishment will more than amply repay the time occupied in it.
SHIP CHANDLERS.
For everthing in this line, we refer our readers to Messrs. Gilbert, Hubbard & Co., ship chandlers and sail loft, 205 and 207 South Water street, corner of Wells.
SAFES.
In this department of business we recommend Messrs. Herring & Co., of 40 State street, whose champion fire and burglar proof safes have won a reputation through the country which recommends them to every busi- ness man who desires to have a protection for his books and cash on hand, which will secure them against the effort of burglars and the rav- ages of fire. The factory is on Fourteenth street, corner of Indiana av- enue.
STOVES.
Messrs. Ransom & Co. of 205 Randolph street, in their show rooms have one of the finest stock of stoves for inspection to be found in the United States. With everything that can make a stove excellent ap- plied in their manufacture ; with numerous most valuable patents ; and selling at prices which invite increasing trade, they are prepared to do a business to any amount in most desirable and serviceable office stoves, parlor ranges, and wood and coal cook stoves. The works are at Albany, New York, and are in constant and rapid communication with the Chi- cago house.
WAGONS.
The number of wagons which have crossed the plains during the last twenty years, and which have been put into service in the west has alone made a heavy trade in them. Yet there are peculiarities about western travel and the working of wagons in the west, which eastern manufactur-
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ers do not well understand. These are being made a special study by Bishop & Prindle, wagon manufacturers, 16 South Jefferson street, who are manufacturing an article especially for the Utah trade. From an ex- amination of their stock, the quality of material employed in the construc- tion of their wagons, and the method adopted to secure a certain and com- plete seasoning of the timber used, there is no question but their wagons will rapidly grow in public favor throughout the west.
WHITE LEAD, ETC.
Heath & Milligan, 170 and 172 Randolph street, produce an excel- lent quality of articles at their white lead, zinc and color works. We recommend dealers in these and kindred articles to give them a call. They are also agents for the LaSalle Glass Company.
WINES (DOMESTIC.)
John Exton, 27 Washington street, makes a speciality of California wines, brandy and champagne, receiving the best brands direct from the makers, and on terms which enable him to sell at prices as low as they can be bought either in the New York market or at the vineyards where made. Every wine of celebrity, of California make, California brandy, and the best article of wine bitters he keeps constantly and large- ly in stock, received from the California Wine Company expressly for the drug and family trade. He also keeps on hand a large stock of the best Kentucky and Canada whiskies.
WOOL AND WOOLEN GOODS.
Messrs. Sturges, McAllister & Co., 80 and 82 Wabash avenue, are the leading firm in wool and woolen goods not only in Chicago but in the west. Their sales from January 1st to December 31st, 1868, amount- ed $1,007,854.80, as we find by the Chicago Live Stock Reporter. Making a speciality of domestic manufactured goods over foreign importations, the energies of the firm have been directed to the development of home woolen manufactures, but more particularly in Illinois and the adjoining states. They are agents for the sale of goods manufactured in sixty mills in the United States, and of that number twenty-three are in the state of Illinois. The quality of the goods produced in those mills shows the pro- gress which they have made in woolen manufactures, for the immense stock of Sturges, McAllister & Co. contains fabrics that will claim equal- ity, and in some instances superiority, over the best imported goods of the same kind. The firm are also agents for the manufactures of ten cotton mills; and offer to the trade most excellent fabrics made by them. The wool trade of the west has received much aid form this firm who are largely interested in it.
Aiken's Theatre
Dearborn Street, bet. Madison and Washington,
CHICAGO,
1 - ILLINOIS.
FRANK E. AIKEN, Sole Lessee and Manager.
This New and Beautiful TEMPLE OF THE DRAMA, acknowledged by
PRESS AND PUBLIC
To be the finest Theatre in the West, is now in the full tide of success, and nightly presenting
Elegant Comedies & Legitimate Plays,
To Crowded and Fashionable Audiences.
Performances every Evening
AND WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY AFTERNOONS.
BOX OFFICE Open from 9 A. M. till 10 P. M. Seats secured one week in advance. Choice seats can also be had at the principal Hotels without extra Charge.
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LILL'S CHICAGO BREWERY CO.
ESTABLISHED IN 1835.
Incorporated by special act of Legislature, Feb. 10, 1865.
BREWERS OF LAGER BEER,
LILL'S PALE CREAM ALE,
PORTER & BROWN STOUT
CHICAGO, ILLS. and Pine St.,
Brewery, cor. Chicago Av.
ORDERS FROM CITY AND COUNTRY,
(Including remittances for the amount), respectfully solicited and promptly attended to.
WILLIAM LILL, Pres. JAMES BROMFIELD, Secy.
KIRK, COLEMAN & CO. Manufacturers, Importers and Dealers in
IRON, NAILS, STEEL Springs, Axles, WAGON MATERIALS, HEAVY HARDWARE, Pumps, etc., etc. 189 South Water St., CHICAGO, ILL. 1
THOMAS FIRTH & SONS,
STELL & FILE MANUFACTURERS
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND. 6
ABBOTT & HOWARD, AGENTS FOR UNITED STATES, 21 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
Chicago Business Houses.
AGR
211
CLO
Agricultural Implements, Wholesale. TILTON, LIBBY & HITCHCOCK, 187 S. Water
Agricultural and Seed Warehouse. ELLINWOOD, STAFFORD & CO. 171 Lake
Architects' and Engineers' Stationery. MIDDLETON J. W. & CO. 196 Lake
Auctioneers.
BUTTERS WM. A. & CO. 5, 7, 9 and 11 Randolph
Baking Powder. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. Wm. M. Clarke, 185 9. Water
Banks.
MARINE CO. OF CHICAGO, 156 Lake, cor. LaSalle MECHANICS' NATIONAL BANK, 154 Lake
Baskets, Wholesale.
VERGHO, RUHLING & CO .. 104 Lake
Bedding and Upholstery Goods, Whol. FAXON E. G. L. & Co. 74 and 76 Lake
Belting, Hose, Packing. Etc. HALLOCK & WHEELER, 143 Lake Billlard Table Mnfrs. BRUNSWICK J. M. & BRO. 47 and 49 State SCHULENBURG C. & CO. 84 Randolph
Bird Cages. VERGHO, RUHLING & CO. 104 Lake
Blank Book Mnfrs.
MIDDLETON J. W. & CO. 196 Lake
Book Binder. SONNE CHAS. 47 LaSalle
Booksellers and Stationers.
W. B. KEEN. D. B. COOKE.
W. B. KEEN & COOKE, PUBLISHERS, Wholesale and Retail BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, 113 and 115 State Street, CHICAGO, ILL.
Boot and Shoe Mufrs, and Whol. Deal- ers.
DOGGETT, BASSETT & HILLS, 29 and 31 Lake KIRTLAND, ORDWAY & CO. 43 Lake LYMAN, ALDRICH & LINCOLN, 27 and 29 Randolph PHELPS, DODGE & PALMER, 48 and 50 Wabash av. WATSON J. L. & CO. 54 Lake WEBER T. B. & CO. 35 and 37 Lake. (See ady't in- side front cover) WELLS M. D. & CO. 38 Lake
M. D. WELLS & CO. Chicago Manufacturers and Jobbers of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
38 Lake Street, Chicago. We invite the Trade to a careful Examination of our CHICAGO MADE GOODS.
WHITNEY BROS. & YUNDT, 22 Lake Breweries. LILL'S CHICAGO BREWERY CO. W. Lill, pres. J. Bromfield, sec. Chicago av. cor. Pine. (See adv's page 210)
SANDS' ALE BREWING CO. Pearson, cor. Pine. (See adv't opp. back paster)
Brush Works, Steam.
GERTS, LUMBARD & CO. 204 Randolph
Buffalo Robes and Raw Fars. BOSKOWITZ J. & A. 241 Lake
Builders' Hardware and Tools .. HULBURD, HERRICK & CO. 168 Randolph
Buggy and Wagon Stock. FLINT & AYER, 16 and 18 Wells
Burning Brands,
KOCH GUSTAV, 49 S. Wells
Cabinet Furniture, Mnfr. and Dealer. LIEBENSTEIN HENRY, 167 and 169 Randolph
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