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UNIVERSITY^
PENNSYLVANIA
LIBRARIES
ILLUSTRATED
EAD^EPHIA
"ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES
1889
PUBLISHED BY
AMERICAN PUBLISHING ANT) ENGRAVING CO.
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COPYRIGHT, 1889, BY
THE AMERICAN PUBLISHING AND ENGRAVING CO.
UNIVERSITY
1 LIBRARY J
INTRODUCTORY.
OHE late Dr. Adam Smith's world-renowned work on the Wealth of Nations undoubtedly covers
the theme of statistical knowledge in such direction so ably as to render the book a classic of
its type. Yet none the less attractive a subject of a similar character, and one that brings nearer
rc-il home the marked advancement of our own people, is comprehended in the detailed review
of the progress and prosperity of individual cities, their merchants and manufacturers, narrowiucr, as it
does, the uncertain scope of calculations based upon vast aggregate results, and defining in indelible characters
the vim, energy, and industry of those directly identified with the rearing, growth, and sustenance of our great-
est commercial centres. Aptly, indeed, has it been said that "knowledge is power," and perhaps in no coun-
try is the thirst for information more marked than in our own, nor indeed anywhere has that information, when
acquired, been utilized to more definite purpose, as is amply evidenced by the gigantic commercial ventures and
the colossal financial interests which are, the world over, synonymous with the term — American Enterprise.
We take it. in fact, that none, even though he be possessed of but the slightest modicum of patriotism, can do
otherwise than regard with a species of self-congratulation the creditable reflex of his fellow-citizens' endeavors
in trade and commerce, and in a perusal thereof acquire such food for reflection as must in some decree inspire
an incentive to his own efforts, however humble, to emulate the example of those who, perhaps better favorf
by fortune or circumstances, have climbed to a higher rung in the ladder of commercial fame. Under • .h
impressions, apart from the purely practical medium this work conveys as a reliable vade-mecum to all l y are
interested from a trading point of view, and are hence desirous of ascertaining the best purchasing and sell-
ing centres for their goods, we launch this volume on the market, sparing neither time nor expense to render it
at once a concise, intelligent and instructive epitome — historically and commercially considered — of America's
greatest manufacturing centre, Philadelphia, the second city of the Western Hemisphere. The growth of the
city will here be found traced, based ou the most reliable data, from the period of Philadelphia's inauguration
by William Penn in 1682 ; her commerce, trade, manufacturing advantages, and representative business houses
reviewed up to the present date ; her progress collectively in the fields of literature, science, and ar* given
that appreciative comment so eminently due them ; — the whole forming a revelation of progressive enterprise in
the annals of American history, surpassed by none and equalled by few, if any, of the cities of the New World.
That such a work must of necessity prove of interest alike to the political economist, the philanthropist, the
merchant, the manufacturer, and even the subordinate laborer, goes without the saying, and it affords us no
small degree of gratification that cot only has the work itself been thus extensively circulated, but that we have
received from all quarters, during the progress of compilation, such genuine expressions of approbation as are
contained in the multitude of letters from Philadelphia gentlemen of the highest intelligence, education, and
financial and commercial standing, bearing their unqualified endorsement of our efforts to reproduce an accurate
esume of the Quaker City's progress and prosperity, which to-day stands alone in general exhaustiveness and
in
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unique in point of varied statistical record. To tlie antiquarian the work presents an especially endearing feat-
ure, Philadelphia possessing more relics of the pa-^t — more edifices around which hang a halo of history — than
any other city of the Union ; as a manufacturing centre, the name and fame of Philadelphia stands pre-
eminent from Maine to California; to the man of science no city can boast of better equipped institutions of
learning ; and to the mechanic, artisan, and journeyman laborer of all classes the diversified character of her
manufactures opens an avenue for the practical exhibition of their talents nowhere presented to them under
such favorable auspices. While the compilation of this work has been a tedious and exacting undertaking and
the contingent expense a weighty item, we feel confident that the highest degree of accuracy has been reached
in every detail — a fact in a great measure due to the kindly collaboration and assistance afforded our corps of
reporters by many of the leading city officials and well-known and old established Philadelphia merchants,
whose personal recollections and opportunities for supplying reliable data were beyond the question of a doubt.
To such we extend our heartiest thanks, fully recognizing how invaluable an auxiliary their courtesies have
proved in enabling us to place this record before the community in a complete and authentic form. And with
this our salutatory bow to the Philadelphia public, we close these few prefatory remarks, and beg to subscribe
ourselves
THE PUBLISHERS.
NewTokk. 1889.
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GENERAL INDEX.
PAGE
Abf.ndroth & Ro.it MANFG. Co., Boilers 263
Accident Insurance Co., The, of North America 1S1
Aetna Silk Co 210
Alber, Gustav, Sausages 266
Albright, Harrison, Architect 10S
Allen, R. J., Son & Co., China, Glassware, etc 223
Allen, W. & T., iV Co.. Manfrs. Clothing 150
American Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia ill
American Writing Machine Co., The 272
Anderson, Johnston & Co., Children's Carriages, Ve-
locipedes, etc 120
Anderson, J. L.. Dry Goods and Notions 252
Anderson, J. P., & Co., Manfrs. Confectioners' Tools,
etc 159
Andover Iron Co 120
Arata, L., Trunks, etc 194
Armstrong & Connor, Electrical Contractors. 270
Ashman, S. A., Machine Blacksmith 245
Atkin, Hercules, & Co. , Carpets, etc 15 r
Auchincloss, W. S., Agt. for J. P. Coats' Spool Cotton . 224
Anschutz, E , Sportsmen's Goods 235
Bailey, J. F., Iron 230
Bailey, E. H., & Co., Custom-House Forwarders 244
Baker & Dallett, Architects 174
Bancroft, R. F., & Son, Builders, etc 167
Baraldi, F., Decorator 26S
Barber. Jas. S., Manfrs.' Agent 239
Barcus Bros., Manfrs. Coach Housings, etc 176
Barnes, P. H. , Insurance 270
Bartleson, H. C, Stencils 242
Bartlett's, Job, Sons, Furnaces and Ranges 225
Bartol.G. E., Co. (Limited), General Commission Mer-
chants..' 1 10
Barton, H. H., Manfr. Flint Paper, etc 15S
Baxter, T. E., & Co., Flannel Shirts, etc 265
Beale, J., Printer .' 237
Beatty, John, Pharmacist 252
Beck, Charles, Fancy Papers, Card Board, etc 217
Becker, Conrad, Designer 246
Becker, EHwood, Real Estate, etc 1 1 1
Becker, G. H., Real Estate Agent 24S
Belknap, Johnson & Powell, Umbrellas and Parasols. 247
Bell, G. N., Civil and Sanitary Engineer 168
Bellows, G. M. D., Bookbinder 245
Benedict & Buruh.mi Manfg. Co., Manfrs. Sheet
Brass, etc inj
Banners, E F., Cigars an i Tobacco 266
Bennett, W. H., & Co., Steel t 5 6
Bennett, Thos., Carpenter 201
Bentley, J. O., Stamping Emporium 226
Benton & Bros., Gold Pen Manfrs
'35
Betz, H. M., Watches, Diamonds, etc igS
Bickel, C. A., Manfr. Canes, Crutches, etc 175
Bickel & Miller, Commission Merchants 155
Billings & Co., Designers and Constructors of Artistic-
Memorials J-;
Bisel, G. T., & Co., Law Stationers, etc nS
Bisler, G. A., Manfr. Paper Boxes 104
Bianner, W., Feather Dusters 2 6q
Blauvelt, H. J., Wholesale Lumber 137
Blythe, R. A., Warps and Yarns 205
Bockins, A. A., & Co., China, Glass and Queensivare. 131 ,
Boden, H. C, & Co., Opticians 261'
Boericke & Tafel, Homoeopathic Pharmaceutists 2/
Bond. F., Japanese Goods r
Boner. W. H., & Co., Music ' , IQ /'
Bonsall. H. C. & Co., Coal « '
Borda, E., & Son, Coal.. .-. 2I _, '
Bornemann, W., Bags and Straps — * 2 7 o;
Borsch & Rommel, Opticians , . 1
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Co 12V,
Boswell & Co., Insurance 254
Boughton, John W., Parquet Flooring, etc 243
Bower Bros., Clothing 2 2"
Boyd, J. R., Hardware 7 ->2
Boyd, James, & Bro., Belting and Rubber Goods, etc. 117
Bracher, W., Map Engraver 250
Branson, J. L., Manfr. Knitting Machines, etc 133
Braun, C. J., Leather 2; -
Bridle, H. C Platinotype Enlargements 1 jq
Brice, W., & Co., General Commission Mrrchants. . . . 1:2
Briean & Godwin, Architects and Engineers 81
Brinckman, H., & Co., Oysters, Clams, etc 155
Brintzinghoffer, C, Brush Manfr ... ;r.f
Briscoe & Stackhouse, Pharmaceutical Preparat'ons. . . 25
Bristol, T. M., Merchandise Broker icjty
Brown's Japanese Curio Bazaars 2 . ,4
Brown, W., Corset a.id Skirt Manfr
Brown, S. W., & Co., Platinum Enlaru-nrnts 2:
* o
Brown, Thos., Plumber, etc c'- -
Br^wn Bros. & Co., Bankers 121
Buchanan, Bromlej & Co., Ph jraphic Materials . i-
Bunnell, O. S.. Pictures and Cards
Burk. W. B., & Co., Sporges and Chamois it .,
Burns. J. E., Co., Spices and Mustard:- 124
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GENERAL INDEX.
PAGE
Buschner, C. R., Plumber 237
Button, S. D., Architect, etc 152
Caldwell, J. E., & Co.. Jewelers and Silversmiths. . . 114
Carlile & Joy, Painters T19
Carr, J. F., & Co., Upholstery Goods 221
Cassel, J. C, Terra Cotta Ware 270
Cassel, C. H., & Co., Confectionery 231
Candela Mining and Smelling Co 175
Chalmers Spence Co., The, Asbestos Fire Felt Cover-
ings, etc 11S
Chandler, T. P., Architect 169
Chandler & Scheetz, Photographs 266
Clark, C. W., & Son, Window Shades 109
Clement, J. B., & Co., Fruit and Produce 265
Clements, G. E., Furniture 190
Clifton Iron Co., 137
Cloud, E. H., Real Estate, etc 1S0
Collins & M'Leester, Type Foundry 215
Coles, G. W.. Confectionery 205
Colesworthy, C. H., Manfr. Shoe Patterns 181
Columbia Avenue Saving Fund, Safe Deposit, Title and
Trust Company, and Tenth National Bank, The. . 196
Columbian Iron Works 219
Commercial National Bank of Penn 184
Corn Exchange National Bank Ill
Commonwealth National Bank 176
Ccnaway. W. B., & Co., Produce 202
Tonkle, H. C. Manfr. Darning Cotton 153
insolidated Manfg. Co., Brushes 213
v. tinental Manfg. Co., Manfrs. Mucilage, Ink, etc... 19S
Conway Bros., Toys, Fancy Goods and Novelties.... 123
\Cook, E. D, & Co., Engineers\Supplies and Oils 259
Cooke. JaiT 1 "? W., & Co., Cottons and Woolens 230
Cooper, DyO, Machinist 241
Cooper, H. C. & Co., Brokers 122
Cooper, H. L., Wool 115
Coopsiman, H., Brushes 261
Corson & Crenshaw, Insurance 247
Courtney, J. F., Street Railway Supplies 204
Gowperthwait & Co., Publishers 166
Coy'.e, H. B., & Son, Blacksmiths 216
Crew, P. E., & Co., Produce Commission Merchants. 218
Crompton, J.. & Co., Manfrs. Paper Boxes 160
Cro'.vther, S., Plumber 226
Culm, Stewart, Syrups 3 id Molasses 259
C ;l!en, E. E., Re^ Esraeo etc 200
C jrr.-n'mgs & Myers, Boiler Manufacturers 222
Cunninjharn, P. F., .. .-, Publishers, etc 1S2
Carrey &Trester, Oysters, etc 193
Curtis, H. C, & Co. , Collars and Cuff's 26S
Cu [is, John, Society Goods 220
D.-u. '.r, S„ & Co. Western Farm Mortgages 253
Dalton & Gray, Frut and Produce 239
Daniels, H., & Bro., Bookbinders 257
Darmon, S. S., Whoiesai? Fruit, etc 145
Day, C. B., & Co., Saddler;, Hardware, and Carriage
Materials 104
Day, Alfred, Cloths Dryers, etc 190
PACE
De Cou, R., Scrap Iron 115
Dell. J. C, & Son, Manfrs. Coffee Mills, etc 158
De Morat's Photographic Studio 225
Dengler, D. S., Confectioners' Supplies 264
Descovich & Co., Ship Brokers 255
De Zouche, J. J., & Co. (Limited), Furniture, etc 151
Diehr, A., Silver Plater 267
Dignan, John, Wholesale Grocer 271
Dilkes, T., Renovating 260
Dilkes, G. R., & Co., Forwarding Agents 259
Dodd, F., & Co., Hatters 194
Donaldson Iron Co.. Manfrs. Cast Iron Pipe, etc 184
Donaldson, J. N., & F. A., Insurance 169
Dornan, W. J., Printer 212
Doyle's Engraved Brass Signs 231
Drown, V. D., Architect 2:7
Duncannon Iron Co., The, Manfrs. Nails and Bar Iron 200
Dunn, S. W., &. H. L., & Co., Engraving 151
Durang, E. F., Architect 155
Durban, E. J., Fire Insurance 179
Duryea's, Starch and Improved Com Starch, and
Diamond Sugar Works 180
Duy. C. A., Agt. for the Fidelity and Casualty Co. . . . 270
Dye & Datesman, Engineers and Surveyors 136
Ehfrt, M., Building Materials 1S4
Edwards, S. R., & Son., Furniture 233
Ehret, M. Jr., & Co., Distillers Coal Tar, etc 144
Eichmann, G. T., Merchant Tailor 256
Eldridge, C. H., Produce Commission Merchant 21S
Electro Tint Engraving Co 205
Ellis, J. P., Real Estate 109
Emmott Spice Co., The (Limited) 200
Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation (Limited),
of London, England 146
England & Bryan, Hides and Leather 144
Englehart, W. F., Diamond, Watches, etc 116
Estey, Bruce, & Co., Pianos, Organs, etc 177
Ettinger, M. N., Picture Frames, etc 222
Evans, G., & Co., Manfrs. of Uniforms 1 to
Evans, Thos. R., Boots 240
Faber, W., & Sons, Sterling Silverware 246
Faering John, Inspector of Grain 262
Fagley & Halpen, Tinware 268
FelJstein. S., Cigars 245
Fenstemaker. C. D., & Co., Butter. Eggs, etc 197
Filley, H., & Sons, Manfrs. Silver Plated Ware 176
First National Bank of Phila 169
Fisher & Ross, Iron and Steel 156
Fisk iV Everhart, Glass Signs 186
Flesl.man, J. B., Stocks, Oil, and Grain 212
Foster Pub. Co., The, Chas 238
Fowler, B. W., Photographer 2&0
Francis, J?mes G., Conveyancer 229
Frazier W. C, Carpenter and Builder 226
Frick, Nathan & Co., Oils 189
Friedlander, E. H., Steamship Agent '.. 214
Frishmuth Bro., & Co., Manfrs. Smoking Tobacco, etc. 193
Fry, J. W. B . Architect 244
GENERAL INDEX.
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Garrett, R. C, & Co., Produce and Fruit 264
Geissinger & Hales, Architects 249
German Fire Insurance Co 117
Gerson's Leading Millinery, Dress Trimmings and
Cloak Stores 161
Ghriskey, C. M., Hardware Comraisiou Merchant 144
Gilbert & Weinert, Commission Merchants 195
Gillin, D. F., Printer 260
Girard Life Insurance Annuity and Trust Co., The. . . . 124
Glass, James, Packing Boxes 204
Gleason, E. P., Silk, Linen and Cotton Goods 196
Goldy, J. M..& Son, Printing , 23S
Goodall, VV. .B, Diamonds, etc 194
Goodman, Bros., Clothing 14S
Greaves, Charles, Machinery 108
Green, P. G-, Carpetings and Oil Cloths 259
Grieb, J. L., Tailor 239
Grieve, W., & Co., Tea Brokers 251
Groves, Wiison & Groves, Furniture, etc 121
Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Co 123
Guarantee Co. of North America, The 209
Gutekunst F. Photogravures, etc 209
Hackenburg, W. B., & Co., Manfrs. Machine and
Sewing Silk 148
Hagan, J. S., Real Estate and Insurance 175
Haines, Lindley, Banker and Broker 115
Hail & Carpenter, Tin Plate, etc 164
Hall, W., & Co., Manfrs. Shoddy, etc 197
Hall. Geo., Jr., Real Estate 262
Hall's Old Established Dry Goods Store 256
Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance Co 208
Hamilton & Diesinger, Manfrs. Silverware 150
Haney & Heaton, Oysters 270
Han ford, H. B., .It Co., Boots and Shoes 223
Harkin & Becker, Manfrs. Shoes, etc 13S
Hart Cycle Co., Bicycles, Tricycles, etc 227
Hart, C. A., & Co., Society Goods, etc 259
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co... 114
Hartley, C. H., & Son, Electro Platers 260
Hartnett, R. W., & Bros., Printers' Supplies 172
Harper, B. W., Insurance Broker 175
Harper, Reuben, & Co., Manfrs. of Heaters and
Ranges 107
Harpur, W. E., Watch Maker 237
Haseltine, C. F.. Haseltine Galleries 1S6, 187
Hawkins, W. K., Civil Engineer and Architect 211
Hawkins. E. R., & Co., Cloth 267
Haworth. J., Photographic Supplies 200
Headiy, W. L. , & Co., Jewelry and Diamonds 25S
Hecker & Longaker, Britannia and Silver Plated Ware 232
Hempstead. O. G. , & Son, Forwarding Agents 219
Henly's D. Sons, Flowers and Fea'hers 253
Hensel Colladay Co., Mfrs. of Ladies' Dress Trim-
mings 179
Henszey W. C, Jr., Japanese Goods 262
Hentschke, A.. Propr. Seefeldt Musical Instrument
Manufacturing Co 171
Herzog, Geo., Painter irg
H ; cks & Dickey. Steel .' 146
PA'.t
Hilborn, D. S., Hatter 24?
Hilt, D. B., Insurance and Real Estate 205
Hill, Philip, Belts, School Bags, etc 253
Hill, R. H. C, Banker and Broker 230
Hillemann. L., Bottler 207
Hinds, Ketcham & Co., Color Printers and Litho-
graphers 227
Hitchcock, W., Engraver 252
Hobson, J. F., & Co., Fruit and Produce Commission. 170
Hodge & Huston, Photographic Enlargements 269
Hodges W., & Co., House Furnishing Goods 144
Hollinished Bros., Wholesale Jewelers 162
Holzbaur, F. J,, Musical Iustruments 21S
Homer, M., & Son, Toys and Fancy Goods, etc 24S
Hover's Ink Manufactory 264
Hovey & Co., Mfrs. Paste igi
Howard, Bell & Co., Bankers and Brokers 2^9
Huey's Storage Warehouses. . t6t
Hulsteyn, L. W., Co., Mechanical Experts 256
Humphrey's, D. C, Awnings. Signs, etc 120
Hundertpfund, F., Florist 266
Hunter, R. M., Mechanical Engineer 136
Hunter & Dickson, Pipe Fittings, etc 1S2
Hutton, A., Architect 157
Illman Bros., Engravers and Printers 219
Independence National Bank of Philadelphia 134
Ingram, W. H., Hotel and Restaurant Supplies iS3
Investment Co., The, of Philadelphia 134
Irons, Show Cases, etc 231
Irvine, G. C, & Co., Fruit aud Produce 26*
Jackson, J. A., Stationery 2-
Jackson, J. T., & Co., Real Estate
J-.eger's Sanitary Woolen System Co. , Dr
Jau\ F. B. V., Medals, etc. ,
James, F. ;._ Cigars
Jamison, B. K.,& Co., B;'':kc*s ''
Jaquett, Wm. N., Carpenter and Builder -_
Jeffries, I. C, Oysters, Clams, etc 249
Jessup, C. Oysters, etc 174
Johnson, L., & Co., Commission Merchants 207
Johnston, Hollowav & Co . Proprietary Medicines. . . . 147
Jones, Asa, Cattle Powder 269
Jones, Charles, Fruit, Vegetables 254
Jones, F., & Co., Paper Rulers, etc 241
Kampe, H., & Co., Furniture .V 16S
Kampen & Schneider. Merchant Tailors 242
Kane Automatic Fire Extinguisher Co 165
Kate. H. N.. Dry Goods 220
Kaufman & Rubin, Underwear 261
Keating, G. P., Ruf'er Goods 1 '
Keim, Geo. De B & Co., Mfrs. Horse Blankets, etc. . .' i_-
Kelly, M. J., Linen 21
Kelso, Robert, Iron Beds! -ads. etc 235
Kennedy, J. H., Painter. 1 id Decorator 260
Kennedy, R. M., Saw Mfr 233
Ketler, D. L., Cigars, To' acco, etc 2rt
Keppler, Julius. Fu in -lure 250
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GENERAL INDE X.
Keystone Chocolate Co 164
Keystone Lead Works ... 224
Kimmig, L. P., & Co., Tobacco 240
King, Hillman & Gill, Finishers of Cotton Goods 113
Kirby, F. P., Dog Fancier 220
Kirchner. J. A., Cutlery Grinder, etc 164
Kirkpatrick, F. L. Diamonds, etc 219
Klank, John, Scouring and Dyeing 242
Knight, T. M., Diamonds and Precious Stones 130
Kohler, I., German Publisher, etc 17S
Koons, Jos., Watches, Jewelry, etc 241
Kreeger & Connolly, Paper Boxes 24S
Kreider, P. L., Co., Silversmiths, etc. 212
Kretschman. E. B., Printer 237
Krupp, P. & Sons, Mfrs. Shoes iSt
Kunkel & Griffiths, Shoes 226
Kyser, J. L., Merchant Tailor 246
Lais S: Co., Wines and Liquors 235
Lsmon. J, M., Gents' Furnishing Goods 230
Land Tills and Trust Co., The 20S
Landis & Co., Wholesale Wood and Willow Ware. . . . 178
Lane's, D. M. Sons, Coach Makers 263
LungfeM Bros., & Co., Mfrs. Pocket Books, etc 145
Lanning, A. H., Heaters and Ranges 214
Lapp Drug Co 177
La Roche & Stahl, Florists 240
Latta & Mulconroy, Rubber Goods 201
Laubach, W. H., Jr., Apothecary 137
Lauer, Frank, Cigars 266
Lautz Bros.. & Co., Soaps 163
aw and Real Estate Offices of Mershon Bros 22a
vcock, Wm., Real Estate and Insurance 104
ock, G., Real Estate, etc 176
T.. & Co., Iron and Coal * .
' . P., & Co., Fruit and Produce 242
p., Pt/xh'-e ind T 1 236
' . A., & Son, "a,7,or, Niclcel an^ Bronze Goods. . . 127
i^eeds, Daniel L.. Lawyer and Real Estate 243
Lehigh Zinc and Iron Co., The 141
Lehman, J. A., Diamond Setter 241
Leibrandt & McDowell Stove Co., The 183
Letchworth, John, Glassware 257
Leonharc't, T., & Son, Lithographers 265
Lesher, U.S.. Butter, Eggs and Poultry 256
Leupoid, T., Tailor , 185
Leupold, J.. & Son, Tailors 237
Lewis, H. R., & Co., Oils, etc 132
Lipman, H. L., Patentee of Eyelet Machines 211
Lippincott, C, & Co., Mfrs. Soda Water Apparatus... r62
Lippincott, Johnson & Co., Woolens 224
Lirigg & Bro., Watches, etc 233
Lisser & Son, Mfrs. Cigars 171
Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co., The. 106
Locke, T. M., Carpetings 133
210
107
240
159
Lodge. Jacob & Son. Machinisi J *.
Love, R. T., & Son. Ovsters. . . \ .
L'M '.-grove & Co. , Engines, B<- > '5, etc
Lowe. A. C, Looking Glasses 'j tc 2ir
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Luniley, J., Machinery. -. . . . 129,
Macintosh, S. G., Leather and Shoe Goods 259
Mair & Cranmer, Sail Makers 140
Magruder, R. B., & Co., Mfrs. Specialties, etc 153
Maguire, E. T., Whiskeys, etc 221
Maker, S. S., Engraver |„
Malone, A. J., Paint Mfr 2 I0
Malseed & Reeves, Insurance. 25s
Mangam, F., Blank Books and Stationery 210
Mann, E. R., Steel, Iron, etc '. 262
Manufacturers' National Bank, The 137
Maris, J. M., & Co., Druggists' Fixtures, etc 2C7
Maris & Smith, Bankers and Brokers 263
Martel, John, Bleacher 260
Martin, D. B., Hides and Skins 263
Martin, A. M., Fancy Goods 264
Martin, L.. & Co., Mfrs. Lamp Black 161
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co 165
Masters, Detweiler & Co., Clothing no
Mayer, Sons, & Co., Whiskeys 127
McCandless, W. J.. & Co., Plumbing 1S3
McCauley, J. W., Packing Boxes 264
McCargo. E. E. Steel 192
McCay, John, Mfr. Packing Boxes- j6o
McLane, W., Stables ■ 24;
McLear & Kendall, Wagons and Carriages 1S0
McColley, J. O.,' Jr.. Furniture ■ 206
McCollin, T. H. & Co., Photographers' Supplies 132
McFarland, E., Standard Heaters, etc 139
McGrath, Charles, Cotton and Wool 249
McKay, S. K,, Conveyancer, -etc 237
McKee Bros., Carpenters 239
McKinley & Horn, Fancy Goods, etc 230
McKinley, Lanning, Loan & Trust Co., The 204
McManus, L., Chemicals, etc 197
McManus, Phil, Butter Merchant 22S
McN'eeley & Co., Mfrs. Morocco and Kid 192
Mechanics Insurance Co., The 159
Melloy's ]. M., Sons, Tinware, etc 194
Menke & Devitt, China, Glassware, etc 190
Merchant & Co., Tin Plate, etc 107
Merchant's National Bank 170
Merchant's House 202
Merchant's Exchange Bank 121
Meriden Fire Insurance Co 265
Merion Iron Co., Mfrs. Pig Iron 195
Meyer & Dickinson, Dry Goods 120
Meyers, D., & Co., Clothing 253
Michael, W. H., Fruits 147
Middleton, L., Real Estate, etc 17S
Miller, Geo. & Son, Wholesale Confectioners 113
Miller, G., & Sons, Wholesale Shoe Mfrs 193
Miller, H. E., Real Estate 171
Miller, Crawford. Insurance 230
Moland. Wm., & Sons, Provisions 125
Montgomery's Preparations 210
Morley, J. B., & Co., Tailors. 13;
Morse & Conipton, Woolens 25S
Morris, S., & Son, Mfrs. Heaters, Ranges, etc 147
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Morris, Tasker, & Co. (Incor.), Mfrs. Boiler Tubes, etc. 142
Moses & King, Architects 22S
Moss, H. T., Plumber.." 245
Moyer, Thos & Bro., Harness, Saddle and Trunks.... 269
Muller. G. Ph., & Co., Manfrs., Ladies', Misses,' and
Children's Straw Goods 156
Munn & Shivers. Printers 235
Murtha. P. E.. Boxes 263
Murphy, M., Bookseller and Publisher 256
Mustin's Original Trimming Store 127
Mutual Aid Union Beneficial Association tig
Myers & Taylor, Felt Hats, etc 222
Myers, A. & H.. Whiskeys 195
Myers, T. J., Wall Papers 191
Nace & Swartlev. Produce 1S9
Naegele, Watch and Jewelry Co 263
National College of Commerce 154
National Electric Service Co 223
Naylor, Charles, Military and Society Goods, etc 214
Newnam & Sons, Engravers and Plate Printers 122
Newton, A. E, & Co., Stationers 251
Nice & Schreiber, Produce 261
Nisbet, Michael, Real Estate 234
Noblit, D. & J. C, Upholstery Goods 162
Norris, A. E., & Co.. Whiskeys 163
North British & Mercantile Ins. Co 139
Nye & Tredick, Manfrs. Knitting Machines 163
Oak ford Isaac & Son, Hatters 239
Oberteuffer & Marlin. Bookbinders 269
Oehrle Bros. & Co., Cords, Chenilles, etc 249
Office Specialty Mfg. Co 244
Okie, F. E., Printing Ink 236
O'Neill Bros., Printers 234
Orth & Co., Sleeve Buttons, Scarf Pins, etc 241
Outerbridge. D. A., Produce Dealer 257
Owen &. Co., Manfrs. and Printers 1S5
Pacific Mutual Life Ins. Co. of California, The,. 249
Paisley's, Fine Shoes , 252
Palmer, J. T., Printer 216
Pancoast, K., Shoes 221
Pardee, A. & Co. , Coal 223
Parker, John, Manfg. Co., Manfrs. Elastic Surgical
Hosiery 105
, Parker, J. Jr. & Co., Shoes 250
Patrick & Carter, Manfrs. Electrical Supplies 139
Patterson & White, Printers. .. 252
Paxson, Comfort & Co., Funeral Supplies lS3
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company The 103
Pen nock, J. E. &" A. L., Builders 219
Pennsylvania Steel Co 159
Pennsylvania Salt Manfg. Co., Manufacturing Chemists
and Importers of Kryolith 130
People's Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co. of Penn. . . . 192
Perry, C. P.. Oils. Paints, etc 17S
Perpignan. W. II., Tailor T37
Pfciffer, F. C. Fancy Goods 241
Pfeil & Co., Pfeil's Antidote for Alcoholism iSS
PACE
Phelps & Bigelow, Windmill Co 219
Philadelphia Hardware Specialty Co 160
Philadelphia Mortgage & Trust Co 167
Philadelphia Emery Wheel Co 233
Philadelphia Ornamental Wire Co., H. A. Darby, Propr. 14S
Philadelphia Wood Engraving Co 245
Phillips, H. F., Oysters 1S2
Phillips, M., Wholesale Manfr. Ladies', Misses', and
Childrens' Shoes 134
Picard, Sylvan, Optician 229
Piper, W. H. & Co., Coal and Coke 267
Pitt. Jesse & Co., West India and Florida Fruit 234
Potter, Thomas, Sons & Co. Manfrs. of Oil Cloth 107
Powell, C. S., Watches, etc. . . 264
Price, Thos'. W. Co., The, Manfrs. Paper, Envelopes,
Cards, etc 188
Pritchard, A. S., Penman 221
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York. 112
Pulaski, M. H. & Co., Mfrs. Embroideries, etc 131
Pursell, Isaac, Architect 129
Pyle-Knadter Baking Co., The 221
Quaker City Odorless Co 240
Raleigh, W., Insurance Broker 145
Randolph, Wm. C, Napkin and Harness Decorating
Rings, etc 232
Real Estate Trust Co. of Phila., The 112
Real Estate Investment Co., The, of Phila 146
Redner, L. H., Real Estate 24S
Reese, D. A., Engraver of Jewelry 220
Reformed Church Publication House 117
Reicher:. F. , Oysters , ... 2)5
Reiff, Wentz & Co., Wholesale Grocers \ .. 173
Reutlinger, F. J., Steel Stamp Cutter. .• 261
Rhoads, J. C, Insurance 207
Richardson, J. O., Pig Iron 160
Richelderfer's Bazaar, J. H 225
Riehle Bros., Manfrs. Scales if.3
Riggs & Co., Brokers m6
Righter & Gibson, Bookbinders 234
Riley, Wm. B. & Co., Horse Clothing, etc 215
Ristine, Charles, Electro Plater 235
Roberts, Taylor & Co., Manfrs. Paints, etc 135
Roberts & Williams, Wholesale Fruit and Produce tjr
Roberts, J., Carriage Builder 236
Rockfellow, C. F., Wholesale Liq\:"r 147
Rodrigo, P., Flower and Feather Manfr 268
Roedel. W. K.. Cigars 227
Rogers, T A. & Son, Oysters 104
Roig, A. & Langsdorf (Limited), Manfrs. Cigars 179
Rollison, R., Wood Turner, etc 193
Roorbach, W. L., Extracts 240
Rose Glen Paper Mills, A. G. Elliot & Co., Manfrs... 170
Rosenthal. F. S., Yarn 122
Rowe & Terry, Auctioneers and Commission Mer-
chants 251
Rowe, J. M., Son & Co. Br n and Brush Makers'
Supplies T?7
Rue, Theodore, Propr. Quaker City Stencil Works.... 224
GENERAL INDEX.
Rumpp, Chas
Runge, G. &
chants '""
Russell G W., Wair.hes and Clocks
Ryer, E. C, Mangr. Vermont Life Ins. Co.
SALTER, J. G., Mirrors, Picture Fram.es, etc
Fancy Leather Goods
*Co., Importers and Commission
Mer
PACE
. 240
ISO
I04
209
PACK
206
225
t 5 8
167
. 206
263
k, Importers of Diamonds and Precious
Sanford & Cook, Importers o. """'"'" ~_ Kq
Stones 2l2
San Gabriel Wine Co., Wines •••••;
Mezzotinto and Line Plate Prmtmg HI
Proprs. Popular Hosiery Mills. .
Sartain, H.,
Sasman, C. & G
Sautter, P. F., Confectioner
Saunders, W. H.. Hatter
Savage. J. G., Oysters, etc. ..........
rgood. S. S. & Co., Fruits, Nuts, eU... . . . • •
■ and Engraver on Wood
Scatte
gentman,
Serfass, J.
2IO
264
242
214
20S
226
231
I go
til
203
154
M3
256
118
250
132
164
Druggists and Chemists.
Scattergood. D., Designer
Scharff A., Canes and Umbrellas
Scheibal, O., Mar.fr. Picture Frames
Schellmger, D. & Son, Manfg. Jewelers
scholl B. F., Physician and Pharmacist
Schrack & Sherwood, Funeral Supplies
Schimpf & Keim, Boiler and Manfg. Co
Schroeder, C Engraver •' - ' "l," "' "
Schwartz & Graff, House Furnishing Goods
Schymik & Lauer, Cigars.. - • ■ ••;■■•"'" ' c ''
Seavey Foster & Bowman, Agts. Eureka S.lk Mfg. Co.
Seidel, G. C Real Estate Broker £» g
Selden, A. W-, Printer
E E Papers, Twines, etc. .
R., Real Estate and Commercial Broker
. " iv \f *■ F W Cotton Yarns
V ommunication
Shea W. P., & Co., Whiskeys
Sheafer. W. H„ & Co.. jewelry
Sheafer, Henry C, Florist
Shoemaker. R.. & Co
Sheppard, A., Tea? ........ 1
Shuster Bros., Tailors • ■"■•
Sicker, A. H-, & Co., Printed Wrapping Papers
Silver I P., Photographer
Simmons. A. H.. Pianos, Organs, etc.
Simmons, J., Paper and Rag Warehouse
Simpson, W. A., & Son. Insurance. •••■■••■" •
Sims & Sons, Photographic Copying House....
Sitley. J.M. W., Fruits
Slifer, C. A., Mfr. of Mirrors
Sloat, A. B.,Real Estate an
Slocum. S- 6 ^^:" woodworking Machinery US
Smith, H. B.. Machine Co., \\ 00a »«">■ b
Smith & Dreer, Watchmakers
c~;,h r \ & Co Cigars and Tohacco
Smith Bros.,' Designers and Engravers on
Smith, W. H.. Hardware
Smith, C. E., Signs and Show Cards.
Smith, Jer„ & Bro., Shipping Agents
Snowden, W. H., Chairs
Snyder, W., Knitting Machinery ■
Soistmann, J. W., Drums, Banjos, etc
Spangler, E. J., & Co,. Mfrs. Envelopes, etc
Spellier Electric Time Co., The ■•""."
Sprague W. & Co., Millwrights and Machinists...
Springer E., & Co., Dolls and Fancy Goods
Sprog'ell, C. B., Real Estate and Mortgages
Stahl & Straub, Bankers and Brokers
Stambach & Love, Plumbers' Supplies :.■
Standard Suspender Co
Star Novelty Co., Childrer s Caps
Starr, J., Photographer ■■-'•
State Mutual Life Assurance Co. of Worcester, Mass
Stevenson. F. R., Real Estate
Stevenson Bro. &. Co., Oils, etc
Steinman's Bonnet Bleachery
Sterling Watch Co., Watches, Chains, Lockets, etc..
Sternberger, S., & Co., Shirt Mfrs
Stewart, C, Contractor
Stewart. R. P. & Co., Fruits and Vegetables
Stockham & Rowley, Oysters, etc
Stoddart. J. A., Real Estate
Stolpp, C. G., Cutlery, Shears, etc
Stoy, C. H., Fish .•••••
Street, H., Optician
Sturtevant, C. A., Machinist
Sullivan & Bro., Hosiery, Gloves, etc
Suplee, H. H., Consulting Engineer
weeting's Central Cycle Store
125
209
192
267
207 '
258
142
236
no
133
222
271
256
201
145
, 205
. 250
. 260
. 233
• 257
. 171
- 109
. 229
202
11S
207
140
201
234
235
122
265
179
222
250
171
j 66
175
251
247
, 252
203
123
203
125
'97
1S6
247
254
nd Mortgage Broker 255
263
254
257
Wood 214
229
231
... 136
1S9
TATHAM & BRO., Sheet Lead, Lead Pipe, etc
Taylor, N. & G., Co., Tin Plate, Metals, etc
Taylor Bros., Electro Platers
Taylor, B. F., Photographer on Wood
Teller, B. F., & Bro.. Real Estate, etc
Terry O. T., & Co,, Cloths, etc " "TV
Teufe'l, J. ]-, & Bro.. Mfrs. Surgical and Dental In
struments
Textile Machine Co. (Limited)
Thomas, S. H. , Stock Broker
Thomas. I. P.. & Son, Co., Mfrs. Fert.lizers '73
Thomas, Joel, Ruches, Ruffling, etc.. .
Thompson, J. C, Printer
Thompson, F. B., Real Estate, etc.
Thompson, Thos., Sons & Co.,
Goods, etc
Thompson, W. H., Cotton and Woolen...
Toomey, Frank, Engines, Boilers, etc...
Trachsel, J. C. F., Steam and Gas Fitter
Tredick, Charles, & Co.. Insurance
Trimble, Sides & Co., WholesaleGrorer
Trinidad Asphaltum Block Co
Tmitt.C. B., jr., Real Estate
Turner & Co., Auctioneers
Twaddell, J. D., Shoes -
Twitchell. S., & Bro., Bottlers' Supplies
Tygert, J. E.,& Co., Fertilizers -.■";;■•■
Tyson & Newton, Mfrs. of Self-Wringing Mops
Mfrs. Upholstery
191
200
180
The, Paving Blocks.
232
116
19 3
117
152
23b
224
■ 174
. 232
. 251
Ulrich & Bell, Tailors' Trimmings.
ISO
\J u it c n. rt L I IN U t A .
XI
Union Credit Co. of Philadelphia i 2 ' 5
Union Trust Cu., The , Iro
United States Paper Box Factory I 9 6
Urff, Wm., Violins, Banjos, etc 231
U. S. Plate Glass Insurance Co 247
Vail, J. I.., Carpenter and Builder 22 r
Vallee Bros. & Co., Mfrs. Electrical Supplies i 4 g
Vandegrift & Bro., Produce Commission House 227
Vendig, I. H., Overalls 20 g
Voigt, C. A., Violins, Cellos, etc 2 ,S
Vollrath, J. C , & Co., Tailors r S 5
Waits & Van Harungen, Engineers I2 g
Wagner & Taylor, Insurance I57
Wall &'lreland, Wool "'/ 24Q
Waller & Co., General Passenger Agents iq 2
Walter, V. W., Tin Roofer, etc r=7
Wanamaker, John, General Outfitter II2
Wando Phosphate Co. of Charleston, S. C, Chas.
Richardson. Propr t q .
Ware and Degrasse, Coopers, Guagers, etc 2 6 7
Warner, C. E., & Co., Fish, etc IOO
Warr & Canby, Commission Merchants inn
Warrington & Son, Fruit and Produce 247
Watson, J S.. Jr., Files, Blacksmith Supplies, etc 153
Watson & Peale, Plumbers x j r
Wattson, Thos., & Sons, Commission Merchants....:. 2 6g
Way Foundry Co., The 2U2
Webb. Harry A., Art Photographer 2 ~6
Weidener, A. J., Chandeliers. Lamos. etc 213
Welch & Kelly, Shoes _ 2 - 7
Welker, C. Cutler 2 o r
Wemmer, E. V.. Wood for Engravers 244
Wenzell & Co., Brokers in Petroleum in-
West Philadelphia Odorless Excavator 250
Wetherill, G. D., & Co., Drugs and Chemicals 202
Wctherill, S. P., & Co., The (Limited), Mfrs. Indian/""
Tuscan, and Venetian Reds, etc Iq .
Whaley, J. D., Printer . 202
Wheeler and Wilson Mfg. Co., Sewing Machines' 108
Whelen. T.. & Co., Bankers, etc "' , 6
Whilt, J. J., Wrappers, Aprons, etc , 28
White, G. W., Engraver on Wood 220
White, Hentz X Co., Whiskeys, Wines, and Liquor's' '. '. l2 6
Whitefield Mills of Newburyport, G. M. Fleming,
Representative 1( jl
Whiting Paper Co t 20x
Wigmore, W. H., Surgical Instruments 2I?
Wigton, R. B. & Sons, Coal I2 ,
Wilkins, W. P., Fruit and Produce 254
Wilkinson's, C. Sons, Wholesale Fruits i 52
W r illcox Paper Co., The, Jas. M " 2 i6
Willes, H. A., Hardware and Stoves 2IQ
Williams, R. M., Mfrs. Ladies', Misses', and Children's *
Shoes ! 175
Williams, A. H., Real Estate • 238
Wilson, I. J., Bake House Machinery 220
Windrim, J. T., Architect 1 -.
Wisslicen, G. B., Wood Turning 207
Wolf & Co., Fi^Art Novelties i3 2
Woltjen, J., Broker , .
Wright Bros. & Co., Mfrs. Umbrellas, etc I3 8
Wurffiein, W., Sporting Goods, etc I( \
Wysham, Thos., Printing 220
Yard, C, Broker, etc IPO
Yarnall, E. A., Surgical Instruments 2 3
Young & Sons, Mfrs. Engineering Instruments 165
Zane, C. E., Leather, etc ,- 4
Zentmayer, J., Optician ,„
Ziebers, W. B., Literary Emporium ISO
L-U 5 TINTED
■ ■■•■ :- .. -■
H4b08EfcxPH$CI
is one of the most marvelous
cities of this marvelous New
World — marvelous in its
growth, in its manufactures
the, dXj^ " No^ffi T'l.o^rsr^Ei'f". anc ^ commerce, in its civil and educational institutions,
and in its uprising, within the range of little more
==Sr"w- r~ than two and a half centuries, from a broad expanse
of wilderness, peopled only by men and beasts as savage as each other, to the plane of one of the mightiest
and most intelligent and progressive of the nations of the earth. Two hundred and seven years a 1 .'" in
1682 — the famous William Penn planned the city of Philadelphia, but on a very much smaller scale than
it is to-day. So well have the world's records of the past three hundred years been kept, that they bring
down to us something of interest touching Philadelphia from an epoch when there "was
no city at all, where now about a million inhabitants "move, live, and have their bein^,"
and when there was nothing but an absolute wilderness, traveled only by the bear and
wolf, and the Red Men in pursuit of the chase. It is that, a score of years before Penn
was born, the great Swede, Gustavus Adolphus, conceived the idea of a city of brotherly
love in this very wilderness, mad.: a plan for it, and -'jned a contract pledging him-
self to found and support it. Gustavus was a man and a monarch who looked
ahead of his times; for there was very little of the brotherly love in the
world in his dav.
On all sides of him in Europe, religious fanatics — Protest-
ants and Catholics — were but t< iger to clutch each other
by the throat, and that never-ending struggle between rich and _
poor was as tierce then as it is to-day. If his biographers have
spoken truthfully of him, Gustavus had a gigantic and healthy
body and a nature that was heroic and generous. It became a
mania with him to found a city '-where every man should have
enough to eat, and toleration to worship God as he chose;"
and that city he wished to see arise on the banks of the Dela-
ware, "peopled by wild beast- and cannibals." In lt'>-Jb\ he issued
an •• octroi " to Usselinx, giving authority to a trading company to -j
emigrate to this land of savagery, and to "found a state absolutely
:
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34 ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
free, an asylum for the oppressed of every creed, where every man should enjoy the fruits of his own .abor."
And, then, the land was " to be fairly bought from the wild peoples;" and the founders of this ''city of broth-
erly love" were commanded by the king to teach these "wild peoples" the truths of the Christian religion,
and to permit no slavery of any kind ; for, added his majesty, " the Swedes are industrious and intelligent
citizens, whereas slaves cost much, labor with reluctance, and soon perish." Before, however, the expedition
could set out to found this "New Sweden," trouble with the Poles arose, followed by the Thirty Years' War;
and ere Gusta^us Adolphus could carry out his design, death claimed him for its own. But his purpose was
not forgotten by his descendants, who, in 1637, seut out an expedition in his name, and his memory lived in
the hearts of those who left their native soil for the new land, where they dwelt in caves at Wicaci and built
mud lodges, in the fishing season, between the two rivers. These new settlers were exceptionally honest, just,
and chaste. Convicts or persous of dissolute character had been forbidden to emigrate to this " New Sweden,"
which was regarded in Stockholm as "the jewel of the Swedish crown" — a fact in which Gustave's regal suc-
cessors took great pride.
The Swedish settlers occupied a narrow strip of ground along the rivers, on the edge of the forest, now
known as Southwark, in Philadelphia. It begins below South Street, and runs down to the Neck, where now
abound ship stores, junk-shops, and vessels. The Swedes found here a green, unbroken wilderness, and gaunt
trees rearing their tops aloft and nodding in the breeze. Here they dug out caves and lived in them for a
year or two, erecting, when the time seemed ripe for such a risky venture, log-huts calked with mud and
lighted by holes cut in the walls. Herein the Swansons, the Keens, the Bengtsens, Kocks, and Rambos — the
progenitors of the present affluent families bearing these names — lived, "in great quiet and great idleness," as
Campanius relates, taking life much more easily, perhaps, than do their wealthier descendants to-da\. They
barely worked the ground enough to furnish the winter's food; dressed in skins, and were happy. Though
hasty in temperament, they were kindly in disposition, and extended open hands to the English when the lat-
ter asked leave to settle there; but shut out the Dutch, who claimed the soil as their own. When Penn came,
' he. declared them to be more sober and industrious than the people of other nations. By every chance that
offered, the Swedes wrote to their fatherland, praying that "godly men might be sent to them to instruct their
children, and help themselves to lead lives well pleasing to God." It was six years before their prayers were
answered by the arrival of Rudman and Bjork — the first clergymen sent out by the Swedish king. These ex-
pounders of the Gospel wrote home that they " found a block-house in use as a church, and but three books in
nse among the colonists; yet these for sixty years had been so carefully cherished and loaned from house to
house that every child could read." They reported, too, that the utmost good feeling existed between the
colonists and the Indians — a friendship which had been established half a century before Penn's famous treaty
with the Red Men was made.
Immediately after the arrival of Rudman and Bjork, Gloria Dei Church, known now in Philadelphia as
Old Swedes', was erected by the zealous, pious settlers; carpenters and masons giving their work, and the pas-
tor laboring as a hod-carrier. The main body of the church remains in its original state. The tablets in the
church remind those who read the inscriptions upon them, of the sacrifices and self-denial of the early mission-
aries who arc buried below; and the chubby gilt cherubs in the choir, sent out from Sweden, still support the
open Bible, with the significant, inscription, •' The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light." Wilson,
the ^rcat ornithologist, was buried in the yard connected with this church.
There are many interesting records extant of the first Swedish settlers in Philadelphia — histories of tedious
squabbles with the Dutch; the rare book of Campanius on the wonders of Nye Sewerige, published in Stock-
holm ; and the pictorial maps of Lindstrom, wherein is a numerous showing of wild beasts, rattlesnakes of
immense size, and shad as long as a rope-walk. There are musty old manuscript records of the first courts
of justice; their "fyncs of wampum and beaver," and the order of flogging, which an Indian laid on with
hearty good- will; decrees of the court for "ze setting of 52 wolfe pitts, to restrain ze dayly spoyle and dam-
adge wh. ze woolvcs commit on ze people;" and a " fync imposed on Oele Oelssen" for having thrashed the
magistrate. Oele's fine, however, was remitted, after he had made a public statement that he was a poor man
w" ■£,■) large family dependent upon him, on condition that he should humbly and publicly submit himself to
■I magnate. This practice of remitting punishment, when a wrong-doer publicly humiliated himself,
' until long after the Revolution, in Philadelphia.
coming of Rudman and Bjork, there were some buccaneers of clergymen let loose among the
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
35
honest Swedish folk. Among those were Fabritius, .a wild, quarrelsome fellow, ami Lokenius, " whose only
fault was a love of liquor." The latter, when a layman ran away with Fabritius"s wife, and he went after them,
not to recover his spouse, but a chest they had carried off, and when he returned, he applied for a divorce to be
granted in ten days, declaring his family affairs required him to many in that time. And on the court declining
to be convinced, he quietly, married himself, and kept his wife, too, in spite of both the court and public- opinion.
He soon after distinguished himself as a student until he was expelled on account of his religious opinions.
Afterward he travelled on the Continent; was again a student atSaumur; returned to study law in London;
went to Ireland; became a soldier; heard the preaching of Loe, and was converted to the Quaker faith. His
^oointed and angry father expelled him from hi- house; but he was not to be tunica a hair's breadth from
36
ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
his course, for he publicly proclaimed the doctrine of the Friends and was arrested and imprisoned in the Tower
of London for nine months. Being released he repeated the offence, and lay for half a year in a dungeon at
Newgate. A second time liberated, but despairing of toleration for his people in England he east his gaze across
the Atlantic again. For more than a quarter of a century the Friends had been buffeted with shameful perse-
cutions. Imprisonment, exile, and proscription had been their constant portion ; but that had not sufficed to abate
their zeal or to quench their hopes of the future. The lofty purpose and philanthropic spirit of Fenn urged
him to rind for his afflicted people a haven of rest. West Jersey was purchased from the heirs of Sir George
Carteret, to whom the State of New Jersey had been conceded and who was the first governor of the State;
but the boundary of the Friends was narrow, and the great-souled proprietor sought a grander and more beau-
tiful domain. Then, the agent of Andros, the governor of New York in the interest of the Duke of York, was
stationed at New Castle, on the western bank of the Delaware, to command the entrance to the river, and the
Quaker ships were obliged to pay customs before proceeding to their destination. This led to a protest; and
on the matter bein^ carried into the English courts a decision was given that the Duke of York through his
agents had no right to collect customs or taxes in the country of the L>elaware. Thus tLe Quaker colonists
were left in the enjoyment of independence. Though William Penn and eleven other Friends also purchased
from the heirs of Carteret the province of East Jersey, and brought the whole of New Jersey under the au-
thority of the Friends after he had obtained the grant of Pennsylvania in which to found a colony, it was in
Pennsylvania that his chief interest centered. He had gone boldly in June, 1680, to King Charles, and had
petitioned fur a grant of territory and the privilege of founding a Quaker commonwealth in the New World.
The petition was supported by powerful friends in Parliament. Lords North and Halifax and the Earl of
Sunderland favored the proposition, and the THike of York remembered a pledge of assistance which he had
v^ ft ^^Mm few!
Chestnut
, looking east from Eleventh Street
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES. 37
given to Perm's father. On the 5th of March, 1681, a charter was granted with the royal signature, and Will-
iam I'enn became the proprietor of Pennsylvania. The vast domain embraced under the new patent was
bounded on the east by the river Delaware, extended north and south over three degrees of latitude, and west-
ward through five degrees of longitude. Only the three counties comprising the present State of Delaware
were reserved for the Duke of York.
Penn, in consideration of this grant, relinquished a claim of £16,000, which was owing to his father's
estate by the British government. He proclaimed that he intended to found a free commonwealth without
respect t<> the race, color, or religion of the inhabitants; to subdue the natives with no other weapons than love
or justice ; to establish a refuge for the pe iple of his own faith, and to enlarge the borders of the British empire.
One of the first acts of the great proprietor was to address a letter to the Swedes who might be included within
the limits of his province, telling them to be of good cheer, to keep their homes, make their own laws and fear
no oppression. Within a month from the date of his charter, Penn published to the English nation a glowing
account of his new country beyond the Delaware, praising the beauty of the scenery and salubrity of the climate,
promising freedom of conscience and equal rights, and inviting emigration. There was an immediate and hearty
response. William Markham, agent of Penn, came with the first batch of emigrants, as deputy-governor of the
province. He was instructed by Penn to rule in accordance with law, to deal justly with all men, and especially
to make a league of friendship with the Indians. In October of the same year, Penn sent a letter directly to
the natives of the territory assuring them of his honest purposes and brotherly affection. The next care he had
was to draw- up a frame of government for his province. Herein was his great temptation. He had almost
exhausted his father's estate in aiding the persecuted Quakers. A stated revenue would be very necessary in
conducting his administration. His proprietary rights under the charter were so ample that he might easily-
reserve for himself great prerogatives and emoluments in the government. He had before him the option of
being a consistent, honest Quaker, or a politic, wealthy governor. He chose like a man ; right triumphed over
riches. The constitution which he framed was liberal almost to a fault, and (be people were allowed to adopt
or reject as they might see fit. In the meantime, the Duke of York had been induced to surren ier his claim to
the three reserved counties on the Delaware. The whole country on the western bank of the bay and river,
from the open ocean below Cape Henlopen to the forty-third degree of north latitude, was now under the
dominion of Penn. The summer of 1682 was spent in further preparation. The proprietor wrote a touching
letter of farewell to friends in England, gathered a large company of emigrants, embarked for America, and on
the 27th of October landed at New Castle, where the people were waiting to receive him. As soon as the
landing was effected, Penn delivered an affectionate and cheerful address to the crowd of English, Dutch, and
Swedes who came to greet him. His former pledges of a liberal and just government were publicly renewed,
and the people were exhorted to sobriety and honesty. From New Castle the governor ascended the Delaware
to Chester, past the site of Philadelphia, visited the settlements of West New Jersey, and then traversed East
Jersey to Long Island and New York, whence, after spending a short time there, he returned to his own province
and began his duties as chief magistrate. Markham had, before Perm's arrival, made treaties with, purchased
lands from, and extended friendship to the Indians. Now a great conference was appointed with the native
chiefs. All the sachems of the Lenni-Lenapes, and other native tribes were invited to assemble. The council
was held on the banks of the Delaware. Penn, accompanied by a few unarmed friends, clad in the simple garb
of the Quakers, came to the council ground, and took his place under a venerable elm. The chieftains, after
their custom, sat in a semi-circle on the ground. It was not Perm's object to purchase land, to provide for the
interests of trade, or to make a formal treaty, but rather to assure the untutored children of the woods of his
honest purpose and brotherly affection. Standing before them with grave demeanor, and speaking through an
interpreter, he said: " My friends, we have met on the broad pathway of good faith. We are all one flesh and
blood. Being brethren, no advantage shall be taken on either side. When disputes arise we will settle them
in council. P>etween us there shall be nothing but openness and love." The chief replied: "While the rivers
run and the sun shines we will live in peace with the children of William Penn.'' No record was made of the
treaty, for none was needed. Its terms were written, not on decaying parchment, but on the living hearts of
men. No deed of violence or injustice ever marred the sacred covenant. The Indians vied with the Quakers
in keeping unbroken the pledge of perpetual peace.
For more than seventy years, during which the province remained undi r the control of the Friends, not a
single war-whoop was heard within the borders of Pennsylvania. The Quaker hats and coats proved better de-
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
fenders than coats of mail and muskets. On the 4th of December, 1682, a general convention was held at
Chester. The object was to complete the territorial legislation, a work which occupied three days. At the
conclusion of the address, Penn delivered an address to the assembly, and then hastened to the Chesapeake, to
confer with Lord Baltimore about the boundaries of their respective provinces. After a month's absence he
returned to Chester and busied himself with drawing a map of his proposed capital — Philadelphia. Tlie
beautiful neck of land between the Schuylkill and the Delaware was selected and purchased from the Swedes.
In February of 1683 the native chestnut, walnut, and ash trees were blazed to indicate the lines of the streets
and thus was founded
THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA,
the City of Brotherly Love. Within a month a general assembly was in session at the new capital. The peo-
ple were eager that their charter of liberties, now to be framed, should be dated at Philadelphia. The work of
legislation was begun and the form of government adopted, which
was essentially a representative democracy. Penn conceded every-
thing to the people ; but the power of vetoing objectionable acts
of the council was left in his hands. The growth of Philadelphia
was astonishing, and by 1686 it had outgrown New York. Pcnn's
work in establishing a free State in America had been well and
nobly done. In August, 1684, he took an affectionate farewell
of his flourishing colony and sailed for England. Thomas Lloyd
was appointed as president during the absence of the proprietor,
and five commissioners, members of the provincial council, were
chosen to assist in the government. Nothing occurred to disturb
the peace of Pennsylvania until the secession of Delaware in 1691.
The three lower counties which, ever since the arrival of
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a reluctant consent. Delaware withdrew from the Union and
received a deputv governor. Such was the state of affairs after
the abdication of King James II. William Penn was a friend
and favorite of the Stuart King. Now that the royal house from
which he had received his charter was overthrown, he sympa-
thized with the fallen monarch, and looked with coldness on the
new sovereigns, William and Mary. For some supposed or real
adherence to the cause of the exiled James II., Penn was several
times arrested and imprisoned. In 1692 his proprietary rights
were taken away, and by a royal commission the government of
Pennsylvania was transferred to Fletcher, of New York. In the
following year Delaware shared the same fate. All the provinces between Connecticut and Maryland were con-
solidated under Fletcher's authority. In the meantime the suspicions against Penn's loyalty were found to be
groundless, and he was restored to his rights as governor of Pennsylvania. In December, 1699, Penn again
visited his American commonwealth, now grown into a State.
The prosperity of the province was all that could be desired, but the people were somewhat dissatisfied
with the forms of government. The lower counties were again embittered against the acts of the Assembly.
In order to restore peace and harmony Penn drew up another constitution more liberal than the first, extend-
ing the privileges and powers of the people and omitting the objectionable features of the former charter.
But Delaware had fallen into chronic discontent and would not accept the new frame of government. In 1702
the general assemblies of the two provinces were convened apart, and in the following year Pennsylvania and
Delaware were finally separated, but the rights of Perm, as proprietor of the whole territory remained as before,
and a common governor continued to preside over both colonies.
William Penn left America in the winter of 1701 forever, and returned to England. Pennsylvania was
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then in a state of peace and prosperity. Though there was not a single fort in the whole territory, the province
had been secured against invasion. With neither police nor militia the people went abroad in safety. With
no difference in rank, with no preference in matters of opinion, and no proscription for religion's sake, the
province grew in strength and prosperity, but the English ministry had now formed the design of all proprie-
tory governments with the view to the establishment of royal governments instead. The presence and influ-
ence of Penn were specially required in England in order to prevent the success of the ministerial scheme.
After much controversy his rights were recognized and secured against encroachments. In the meantime the
aff;iirs of Pennsylvania were administered by the deputy governors, Andrew Hamilton and John Evans. The
latter, a wordly sort of man, not very faithful to the principles of the Friends and ambitious for the glitter and
show of majesty, greatly troubled the province by purchasing war like stores, building forts and attempting
to organize a regiment of militia. All this was done when the war broke out in 1702 between England,
France, and Spain, under the plea that Philadelphia was likely to be attacked ; but the Assembly entered a
protest against the proceedings, so irreconcilable with the policy of the Quakers. In spite of this set-back
Evans continued hungered for his lieutenant-governorship to be surrounded with something of that military
"pomp and circumstance" characteristic of Old W orld dynasties, and that which he could not obtain from
the Assembly by persuasion he sought to secure by strategy. Selecting a market-day, in 1706, and when the
town was full of people, he caused a forged letter to be brought, stating that armed ships had entered the
Delaware, and were coming up to ransack the city. Evans made his appearance on horseback and with
drawn sword, among the quiet market people, and urged the townsfolk to rise in defence of their hearths and
homes. Great excitement was roused; many of the inhabitants prepared to remove their families and prop-
erty; valuables were thrown into wells or buried, and some of these were found as late as the year 1868; but
the Quakers stood firm, and Evans failed to get the desired military organization. The fraud was afterwards
discovered, and the discovery created considerable indignation. In 1708 Evans was required by William
Penn that the indignation in the province might be allayed, to retire. Evans was succeeded by Charles Gookin
as deputv-jovernor. Soon after, Penn was well nigh overwhelmed bv his English ascent, a man named Ford,
who first plunged him into debt, and then had him imprisoned. From a disgraceful confinement of many
months he was ultimately released, and his old age was brightened by a gleam of prosperity. In July, 1718,
he died. His estates, valuable, but much weighted with debt, passed to his sons, John, Thomas, and Richard.
For some time after his death, William's widow, Hannah Penn, whom her husband could not induce to
reside in the colony, conducted the government in some sort by correspondence. The oldest son of the fam-
ily, also named William, set up a claim to the colony as natural heir, but before the claim could be legally
decided he died from drunken excesses. The three sons to whom Penn willed the colony were the issue of
his second marriage. John, dying in 17-16 unmarried, left his whole estate to his brother Thomas, who thus
became owner of two-thirds of the province. " He seems to have been a prudent and methodical man of
business. Richard, the youngest of the brothers, was a spendthrift. Both were men of inferior capacities and
narrow hearts, having iuherited nothing of the wide thought and wider humanity which distinguished their
father, and which led him to erect barriers for the protection of generations yet unborn against even his own
authority and that of his heirs. Insignificant among the gentry of their own country, without either place or
influence, the heirs of Penn had yet the power to wield an almost royal control over a territory larger in extent
than England itself. Ruling by deputy, and rarely visiting the country which they claimed as an inheritance,
their sole care in the management seems to have been their own enrichment in wealth and importance. Rep-
resentatives of a parent whoso virtues they neither understood nor imitated, and who would have been the
first to condemn their methods of government, they used their authority to vex, retard, and hamper a com-
munity which, regarding their, in the outset with a deep and grateful affection, learned in the end to feel
toward them abhorrence and distrust, as the oppressors of the very people whom their father had given his all
to make free." In short, this brace of proprietors were simply a pair of thick-headed despots, and their suc-
cessor, John Penn, grandson of William, was in no sense an improvement upon them in the matter of wise
government of the colony. The life and character of William Penn command the admiration of and imitation
by all men in all time, but those of his successors merited the biting satire of the immortal Franklin's "Me-
morial of T. and R. P. P. of P." (Thomas ami Richard Penn, Proprietaries of Pennsylvania), published
in 1/64. The concluding sentences of this satire were :-—" The privileges granted by their father, Tiny, Fool-
ishly and cruelly Taking advantage of public distress. Have extorted from the posterity of those settlers, And
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are daily endeavoring to reduce them To the most abject slavery, Though to the virtues and industry of these
people In improving their country They owe all they possess and enjoy, — A striking instance Of human de-
pravity and ingratitude, Ami an irrefragable proof That wisdom and goodness Do not descend with an inheri-
tance, But that ineffable meanness May be connected with unbounded fortune."
Philadelphia and the State remained under the government of the Penns until the Revolution. In 1770
the whole >>f their interest in the State was purchased by the Legislature for £[:!0,000 ($6">0,000), and the
British parliament made a grant of 820,000 annually in perpetuity to the Tenn family, whose connection with
the State began and ended with the colonial period. The history of Pennsylvania in that period is one of
special interest and pleasure, since it is a record of the victories of peace ami of the triumph of virtne over
violence and injustice, and one which has no parallel in either hemisphere. The story of William Penn's
achievements, and the wise, liberal and far-sighted policy which characterized the foundation of Ins "City of
Brotherly Love" will always stand out in strong contrast with the history of great mo n arch s and governments,
who, powerful in armaments, extended the boundaries of their empires by clutching little nationalities by the
throat and stealing from them their lands on the principle that might is right.
Market Street, east of Sixth Street.
PHILADELPHIA AND THE NATION.
Interesting and instructive as is the story of the settlement and growth of Philadelphia under the ri
of the J'enn family, the American republic has no city within its limits so rich in historical associations with
that epoch which brought to the country its civil and political liberty. When it was found necessary to de-
clare the separation of the colonies from the crown of Great Brit; in, this city was selected a-- the meeting-place
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
fur the representative delegates from all the then colonies of Great Britain, from the province of Massachusetts
to the province of Georgia. They met here as the then metropolis of the country, probably because it was the
Independence Hall.
most convenient central point for such a gathering. Here, in the deliberations of that Continental Congress,
composed of the leading patriotic spirits of that day, the foundation stones of the great republic were laid, the
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building begun and carried to a certain point by the ability and limited treasures of the men of the Revolu-
tion ; and when the grand struggle terminated in the recognition of the independence of the United States,
and it became requisite to recast the institutions of the country, here again the assembled representatives of the
infant nation met and provided for the people a constitution which was accepted by the requisite number of
the States, — a Constitution which, with a few amendments that have since been engrafted upon it, lias become
the great charter of our Union and tin- preserver of our civil and religious liberties. Not only were tin- Con-
stitution and the Union given here, but that great impulse which was given to the trade of the country was
originated and was developed here; and proudly and grandly the city of Philadelphia trod with a buoyant
step the highway of nations, leading all her sisters in the magnificence and value of her trade for half a century
almost. Up to the year 1825 she held the high rank of the commercial emporium of the nation, and her ships,
with the stars and stripes, were afloat on every sea, carrying the treasures which poured into the city from the
productive fields of the South and West. It was only when that expanded commerce was trenched upon, and
to a great extent torn away from this city by the completion of the Erie Canal, of the State of New York, that
Philadelphia ceased to be the commercial head of the United States.
PHILADELPHIA'S LOCATION.
Philadelphia lies one hundred and thirty-six miles northeast of Wn-di'iDgton, and eighty-seven miles south-
west of New York ; three hundred and twenty-three miles from Boston, ninety-eight miles from Baltimore,
-one hundred and six from Harrisburg, and three hundred and fifty-seven from Pittsburg. The latitude
(Independence Hall) is 39° 56' 59"; longitude from Greenwich, 79° 9' 54' west, from Washington, 1° 51' 39"
•cast. The site of the city is nearly a level plain, varying from two to forty-six feet cbove tide-water; but in
the new suburbs, west of the Schuylkill River, the land rises in places to an elevation of from 112 to 120 feet.
Prior to 1854, the city was confined on three sides by the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, and was shaped like
an hour-glass, the narrowest portion being at Market Street. In that year the boundary line of the city was
lifted beyond the Schuylkill on the west, and extended in other directions until it embraced the whole area
of the county of Philadelphia, and brought within its control many populous suburban municipalities. This
change gave to the city an area of one hundred and twenty-nine and one-eighth square miles, or eighty-two
thousand seven hundred acres. Its length from north to south is about twenty-three miles, and its average
width from east to west about five and a half miles. With the exception of London, no city in the world had,
until recently, so large an area as Philadelphia; but her sister city of Chicago has, within the present vear,
taken from Philadelphia this distinction by enlarging her own municipal borders so as to include a;; area of
one hundred and seventy-four miles.
Philadelphia, having a large river on the east and another on the west, and being fanned by strong cur-
rents of air, is most advantageously situated in respect of both health and commerce. William Penn was alive
to this fact when he saw it. The commissioners whom he sent on before him, finding a Swedish colony already
here, decided to plant the future city of Philadelphia some twelve miles farther up the Delaware; but when
Penn came and saw the noble waterway formed by the approach of the two rivers, the heavy timbering of the
land, the existence of large quarries of building c tone and of heavy stratum of brick-clay, he promptly deter-
mined that here should be his " City of Brother Love ;" and to this end effected with the Swedes an amicable
-exchange of lands, and began the laying-out of : le city according to his plans. "The situation," writes Perm,
" is not surpassed by one among all the many places I have seen in the world;" ami he had seen most of the
cities of Europe. Time has justified this opinion, for the position of the city is one of almost unrivalled ad-
vantage. Built on a neck of land between two rivers, which unite to form a third water front, and barely one
hundred miles from the Atlantic, the city has all the practical advantages of a seaport, while holding in her
hands the inland threads which link the commerce of the Northern and Southern States. With an abundant
water supply, tie 1 city, from its foundation, possessed all the essentials of a rapid growth.
The city of Babylon is said to have been Penn's model for his intended city, and his desire was that it
should have a liberal area. To Thomas Holme, who was entrusted with the duty of laying out the city, his
instructions were: — " Lay out a town in the proportion of two hundred acres for every ten thousand sold, of
which the purchasers of five hundred acres were to have ten." The whole amount sold baring been nearly
•four hundred thousan 1 acres, the city, as thus planned, would have covered an area of eight thousand
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
It, however, became apparent that mutual protection among the inhabitants would necessitate a more compact
town, and instead of the area being twelve and a half square miles, a size one-sixth of that was decided upon.
Later, even this plan was abridged, and the boundaries of the city were declared to be Vine and Cedar Streets
to the north and south, and the two rivers to the east and west. The whole district was then a gloom v forest,
drained by creeks which crept through a jungle of undergrowth. "Be sure to settle the figure of the town so
a^ that the streets hereafter may Le uniform down to the water from the country bounds," wrote William Peon
before his coming. "Let every house be placed, if the person pleases, in the middle of his plat, so that there
may be ground on each side for gardens, or orchards or fields, that it may be a green country town, which will
never be burnt and always be wholesome." For Penn's own use a "plat," 403 feet long by 172 feet deep, and
which extended from High Street, southward on Front and Second streets, half-way to Chesnut Street, was
set a^ide by the commissioners. The house, in obedience to his wish, stood almost exactly in the midst of the
enclosure. The building was plain and of brick, two stories in height. Penn's country seat was at Pennsbury,
on the Delaware, above Bristol, and here he preferred to reside.
Shiploads of immigrants arrived, and the new English comers huddled down in a corner by the Delaware,
near to the kindly Swedes, and in that corner the town remained for nearly a hundred years. Houses of
English brick, lined with black or of gray " glimmer " (mortar mixed with broken stone and mica), slowly
took the p>ace of the first caves and cabins, in contrast with which they, doubtless seemed like palaces. They
were in reality, as a rule, small, inconvenient, two-story buildings, built close along the river's edge, or at long
intervals on the muddy roads which served as streets. There was from the commencement, however, a singu-
lar simplicity and lack of self-assertion, not only in the houses of the new colonists, but in all their habits and
ways. The Swedes and Friends, like the Puritans, did not shake the forests with their hallelujahs, nor harrow
the feelings of succeeding generations with tales of the persecutions from which they fled, but they quietly made
their little village the only home of. religious liberty then in the Xcw World. Hereto came those who were
persecuted for their religious opinions, not only in the
Old World, but in the young colonies in the new. Here
the different sects lived together in "brotherly love"
and the pastors evinced their friendliness toward each
other by appearing occasionally in each other's pulpits.
There was very little stir of any sort in the village.
We find a curious account of the place, written by one
Gabriel Thomas soon after landing. There were thirty
carts in it, the only vehicles except Penn's calash. Labor-
ing men were paid three times as much as in England,
Gabriel himself having to pay two shillings for a pair of
boots. Women's wages he writes down "as mo>t ex-
horbitant — from .£."> to £10 per annum." They had the
game in their own hands, he said, as "a wench, if not
paid enough, will take land and turn farmer. There are
no begars, nor olde maydes, neither lawyers nor doctors
with lycence to kill and make inischcef."
The village lay on the edge of an impregnable wil-
derness, stretching to the Pacific ocean ; on the other
side was the river, an open highway to the sea, where
Kidd with other pirates plied their trade, storing their
plunder in certain dens along the river. At long intervals
came to the settlement men of means, cadets of respect-
able families, driven by persecution from England, or
emigrants from the Bar ba does, bringing their slaves or
household goods with them ; and thus the population continued to grow. In the summer of 1683 there were
only three or four houses in the town. The ground-squirrels still lived in their burrows, and the wild deer ran
through the town without alarm. Two years later the town contained six hundred houses; the schoolmaster had
come and the printing-press had begun its work; and by 1GS6 the population had outstripped that of New York.
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4.1
THE BUILDING OF THE CITY
started with the erection of the historic '-Blue Anchor Tavern," which stood at what is now the corner of Front
and Dock streets, and where was also the " Blue Anchor Landing," on which, according to tradition, Penn first
set foot in the "City of Brotherly Love." Before the tavern was completed other houses were in com c of
construction. The "Blue Anchor "Landing" was at the mouth of Dock Creek, which was a considerable stream
that Penn intended should be a natural canal to the heart of the town. This stream was composed of two
branches, one of which commenced between Fourth and Fifth Streets, north of Market, and ran south 1.;. east,
crossin" Market Street west of Fourth and Chestnut Streets about the line of the present Hudson Strei t, and
bv the latter south in rear of the
property of the Board of Brokers,
where it was joined by a branch
which began west of Fifth Street,
below Walnut Street, and flowed
toward the northeast. It crossed
Walnut Street between Fourth and
Fifth, near the building of the
Schuylkill Navigation Company.
and crossed Fourth Street. These
streams thus united, flowed east-
wardlv, bearing to the south, and
formed the body of Dock Creek,
the course of which may be traced
by the street of that name. Not
far from the Delaware this stream
received the water of another
branch, which began at about the
site of St. Peter's Church, at Third
_ and Pine Streets until it struck
ttie head of the present Little
Dock Street, along which it flowed
to the northeast, until it reached
the main stream. This branch was '
called Little Dock Creek, the In-
dian name for which was Coocon-
.ocon. Where the Girard Bank
now stands on Third Street, be-
low Chestnut Street, vessels for-
merly discharged their cargoes.
The sluggish current of the creek
caused its bed to gradually fill up
with mud. anil in time the creek
became the receptacle of a mass of
sewer contamination and garbage,
so much so that it caused great
sickness in the town. In 1 7 s 4 it
was cleansed and arched over, and a street was laid out above it. a proceeding which was followed by an
immediate improvement in the public health.
Front Street was the fir-t street to be opened, and as its name implies it was then in reality the front stn
overlooking tie; waters of tic Delaware river. Delaware Avenue, now the centre of vast traffic and i rowded with
wharves, ferry-houses, wholesah business and shipping-houses, had then no existence, and Pen ti had arranged
that it should not have, but that the front of the Delaware should be an opt.: espl nade, to be planted with
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trees, and form an airy and agreeable walk for the citizens. His straits for money at a later day, however, un-
fortunately led him to relax from this intention, and to sell these lots for bank-vaults and stores/ It was a
sore grievance to him, on his second visit to the city, to see the "growing deformity" of this part of the city.
" My necessity, not my will, hath done this," he remarked. The abandonment of his plan was a great and last-
ing loss to the city, only partially reme-
died by the bequest of Stephen Girard
at a later day for the improvement of
the water front.
To-day, Delaware Avenue, running
the whole length of the Delaware river
front within the city's limits, presents at
all times one of the busiest scenes to be
met with in the city, and the visitor is-
not slow to discover that the thorough-
fare is too narrow and contracted for the
accommodation of the vast and varied
business done in it, both night and day.
Piers and wharves abound in the extreme
lower portion of the city for the accom-
modation of the extensive coal, oil and
grain industries that are congregated
there, and all along the water's ed're-
from below Washington Avenue to above
Richmond, there is a continuous line of
ferry-boat slips, wharves, docks and piers,
where are to be seen all kinds of ship-
ping-craft, from the turtle-shaped ferry-
steamer to the ponderous monarchs of
the ocean. The avenue is the great cen-
tre pf the fish and oyster trade, and
hither resort, from all parts of the city
and suburbs, the retail dealers in these
articles of food. Here, too, the mer-
chants in butter, cheese, cured meats,,
vegetables, foreign and native fruits, and
country produce of every description do-
most abound. On the upper river front,
in the old district of Richmond, is Port
Richmond, where are located the Reading Railroad Company's coal wharves, which arc worth a visit. This
point of interest is reached by a branch which leaves the main line of the Reading just south of the West Falls-
Station, and, crossing the Schuylkill by a magnificent stone bridge, traverses the upper part of the city to the
Delaware. Numerous steam-colliers are engaged in carrying coal from this point to eastern ports. In the neigh-
borhood of these coal wharves, and located on the river front, are many extensive industrial establishments,
prominent among which are the famous ship-building yards of Messrs. Cramp & Sons, where vessels of all sizes
may be seen in course of construction. The river itself is at all times alive with craft of every description, with
ferry-boats flitting between the Philadelphia and Jersey shores, coasting vessels coming and going, steam-tugs
and row-boats, ocean tramps weighted with merchandise, and regular ocean steamers from all the principal ports
of the world.
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STREETS AND PRINCIPAL EUSINESS SECTIONS.
As originally planned by Penn in 108:2 the city embraced less than two hundred blocks bounded on the
north by Vine Street, on the south by South Street, on the east by the Delaware, and on the west by the Schuyl-
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES. 47
kill river. For nearly a century this small area was much larger than the actual city. As late as 1770 the busi-
ness section of the city, which alone was built up closely, occupied not more than thirty or thirty-five blocks,
east of Seventh Street. Beyond these limits there were but comparatively feu houses, of which many were iso-
lated as in the country, while there were a number of clusters like small villages. As the population increased
in the city proper, the suburban districts, north, south and west of the city lines, slowly filled up and were
organized into districts, each with a semi-municipal government. All of these have been absorbed by the city,
and concerning these we shall have more to say hereafter.
Penn's original plan for the laying out of the city was adhered to by his successors. Streets fifty feet in
width run from north to south and from cast to west, crossing each other at regular angles. The streets which
run from river to river (from east to west) are named in most part, after the fruit and forest trees which were
found growing on the spot when the first settlers arrived. The streets from uorth to south are numbered in
regular order from No. 1, on Front Street, upward. The citv is divided at Market Street into north and south,
all streets above and below being known as North Third, South Third, etc. The buildings are numbered bj
blocks, small intermediate streets being included in the blocks. Each block is calculated as containing one
hundred houses, thus : Market to Arch, 100; to Race, 200, etc. The houses on the streets running east and
west have the odd numbers on the north side and the even numbers on the south. The houses on streets run-
ning north and south have the even numbers on the west, and the odd numbers on the east. For facilitating
he fiuding of any number in any thoroughfare the following will be found very bandy for reference : —
Streets Running North and South West of Delaware River. — Delaware Avenue; 100, Front Street ;
200, Second Street; 300, Third Street; 400, Fourth Street; 500, Fifth Street; 000, Sixth Street; 700,
Seventh Street; S00, Eighth Street ; 900, Niuth Street ; 1000, Tenth Street ; 1100, Eleventh Street ; 1200,
Twelfth Street; 1300, Thirteenth Street; 1400 Broad Street; 1500, Fifteenth Street; 1600, Sixteenth Street;
1700, Seventeenth Street; 1800, Eighteenth Street; 1900, Nineteenth Street; 2000, Twentieth Street ; 2100,
Twenty -first Street; 2200, Twenty-second Street; 2300, Twenty-third Street; Schuylkill River; 3000,
Thirtieth Street; 3100, Thirty-first Street; 3200, Thirty-second Street; 3300, Thirty-third Street; 3400,
Thirty-fourth Street; 3600, Thirty-sixth Street; 3700, Thirty-seventh Street; 3800, Thirty-eighth Street;
3900, Thirty-niuth Street; 4000, Fortieth Street; 4100, Forty-first Street; 4200, Forty-second Street; 4300,
Forty-third Street; 4400, Forty-fourth Street; 4500, Forty-fifth Street; 4G00, Forty-sixth Street; 4700,
Forty-seventh Street; 4S00, Forty-eighth Street; 4900, Forty-ninth Street; 5000, Fiftieth Street; 5100,.
Fifty-first Street; 5200, Fifty-second Street; 5300, Fifty -third Street; 5400, Fifty-fourth Street; 5500, Fifty-
fifth Street; 5000, Fifty-sixth Street; 5700, Fifty-seventh Street; 5800, Fifty-eighth Street; 5900, Fifty-
ninth Street; 6000, Sixtieth Street; 6100, Sixty -first Street ; 6200, Sixty-second Street; 6300, Sixty-third
Street.
The city contains over two thousand miles of streets, twelve hundred and fifty of which are public high-
ways. The municipality stretches from north to south for a distance of eighteen and three-quarter miles, and
from east to west fourteen miles, while the total length of boundary around the city limits is seventy and a half
miles. There are over three hundred miles of street railways, and one hundred and thirty-five miles of steam
railroads in the city, which is drained by over three hundred miles of public sewers.
What a marvelous achievement in the line of progress in the course of less than half a century these figures-
indicate ! In 1752 Philadelphia was still what its founder desired that it should be, " a green country-place,"
extending a mile along the Delaware, and about half a mile back from its shores. The houses, built principally
of brick and stone, as to-day, stood each surrounded by its garden. Almost every householder kept his cow,
which was pastured in the outskirts of the city. The peach orchards bore so abundantly that pigs were fat-
tened on the fruit. There were still persons who remembered when the site of the city was a forest ; indeed
the first child born in the colony was yet living, a man of sixty-two years. Game was plentiful m the near
neighborhood; and as late as the middle of the last century, wolves and bears were occasionally .-hot within
eight miles of the State Bouse. The paving of the thoroughfares has long been a vexed question with the
Philadelphians. In 1700 the streets all remained unpaved. The soil being of clay, the streets in the wet
season wen' almost impassable. It was not an infrequent sight to see carts stuck fast in the mud and horses up
to their knees in mire. The roads leading to the city were in even a worse condition. Franklin, "seeing with
pain the e'eanly people wading in mud up t-. the sta!U'' about the market place, used his influence to secure a
pavement, and later set on foot a subscription for having it regularly swept. The convenience of this pavement
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aroused a general desire for the paving of other streets, and made the people willing to be taxed for the pur-
pose. Second Street was the first thoroughfare to receive a pavement, and in 1761 $7500 were raised bv
lottery to be used in paving the streets. Another lottery produced §5250 for the same purpose ten years
later. The sidewalks v-'ere generally laid in brick. Now there are more than nine hundred miles ol streets
paved, and over eleven hundred miles cither unpaved or laid with gravel. There are over five hundred miles
of streets paved with cobble-stones, and concerning these there is unceasing grumbling on the part of the public,
for where these are the streets are more or less in a bad state. Forty-seven miles or more of streets have already
been paved with stone blocks, and is likely to be the style of pavement in the future. The roadbed of more than
one hundred miles of streets is of broken stone, and that of two hundred and fifty miles of streets is of rubble-
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stone. Asphalt and wood have been tried in some places, but not
to any grcati extent. The streets were first illuminated with oil
lamps in 1742; now they arc profusely lighted by gas and numer-
ous electric lights, the city in this respect being abreast with any other munici-
pality on the continent.
The earliest settled portion of the citv — that section comprised within Vine Street on the north and South
Street on the south, and from the banks of the Delaware on the east to Fourth and Fifth Streets on the west —
is the main mercantile business portion of the city, through Market Street, extending from the river up to the
City Hall, and other thoroughfares are noted wholesale business centres ; but the chief warehouses and great
stores, a-> well as the mercantile exchanges, arc to be found in the streets bordering on and near the bank of
the river. The value of property in this section is immense, and it will continue to increase in ratio with the
expansion of the city. Watson, in his "Annals of Philadelphia," tells a story of one Anthony Duche, " a
respectable refugee from France," who was one of I'enu's ship's company on his second voyage to Philadelphia.
Duche had lent Penn a small sum of money, about thirty pounds. On their landing, Pcnn offered him, in lien
of the debt, what he called " a good bargain in land,"' namely, the who!'; square between Third and Fourth
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Streets, witb the exception of a small piece, already occupied a.s a Friend's Burial Ground. Duche replied,
" i'ou are very good, Mr. Penn, and the offer might prove advantageous; but the money would .suit me bi
"Blockhead!" cried Penn, "thou shalt have thy money; but canst thou not see that this will be a verv ;real
city in a very short time .'" "So I was paid," adds Duche, " and have ever sine repented of my folly." 'I >-d f
that self-same property is worth many millions. All this section of the city contains the principal importing
houses in every line of merchandise, exporting establishments, the handlers of liquors at wholesale, the
in manufactures and products of the soil of every description, shipping-houses, coal, iron, and insurances otliees
railroad offices, Chamber of Commerce, Maritime Exchange, and other commercial institutions.
Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Streets, and notably the
latter, are the principal retail shopping centres, and thereon are to
be found many stores of a metropolitan character, brilliant with
variegated wares, and crowded by buyers hunting for bargains by
day and night. The same may be said of Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh,
Twelfth, and Thirteenth Streets, each of which has attractions
peculiar to itself. Next to Thirteenth Street is Eroad Street, a
magnificent thoroughfare, so called because of its great width,
though it counts in the numbering of the streets as Fourteenth.
It has a width of one hundred and thirteen feet, and built across
it and also across Market Street stands the majestic and ponderous
marble pile, the new City Hall, or Public Buildings, as it is vari-
ously called, and which has been for many years in course of erec-
tion, and will require many more years to complete it. The main
tower of the building lifts its head high above all other buildings
in the city, and when completed will contain an illuminated clock
and be surmounted by a bronze statue of William Penn, the crown
of whose head will be rive huudred and thirty -seven feet above the
street. Away up for hundreds of feet the tower has now been
reared, and from whatever point of the compass Philadelphia is
approached the incomplete tower is the first object that strikes the
vision. By means of two workmen's elevators, placed in different
parts of the building, we are enabled to ascend the tower to a height
of three hundred feet, and to the apartment immediately below the
clock chamber. Up to this dizzy height we go and there obtain
A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE CITY. Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co.'s
Building.
From the four windows, leading on to heavv stone verandas,
& magnificent view is to be had from each, — to the north, to the south, to the west, and to the east,— and the
scene is to be remembered for a lifetime. There, brought within range of the eye, is the whole expanse of the
«ity, covering an area of nearly one hundred and thirty square miles, crowded with piles of brick, stone, and
mortar, relieved by "breathing spaces" designated by the rich foliaged trees lifting their green branches above
the housetops (for Philadelphia has numerous small parts as well as one of immense size), and by the winding
rivers, on which are afloat craft of every conceivable kind. Up to this high elevation comes the din of rum-
bling vehicles over the troublesome cobblestones, the snorting of locomotives as they creep snake like along the
iron roads branching out here and there to some far distant city, and the hum of conversation and the clatti i
of feet of hundreds of thousands of busy, enterprising people, who have the appearance of dwarfs on the strei t>.
which cross each other like the dividing lines of a checker-board. From this vantage-ground one picks out
from the conglomeration of almost innumerable structures edifices that are as the milestones in the history of
both the city and nation, — buildings that are familiar to the eye from whatever point seen, and the associ iti n -
of which have been told and retold to us thousands of times from our childhood to old age. Let us turn in the
direction of the rising sun— the east — and to where this mighty city had its beginning, down on the banl i l
the tortuous Delaware, on the bosom of whose waters dance saucy, puffing tugs flitting hither and thither, squat,
50 ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
turtle-like ferry steamers carrying passengers to and from the sister city of Camden on the opposite shore, col-
liers and other crafts plowing their way up and down the stream, and ocean-going steamers lying snugly in their
wharves and evincing their presence by their towering masts. ■ It was up the
DELAWARE RIVER
that William Penn came in his good ship Welcome to found the city which will forever hold his name in
reverence. Of the greatest importance to Philadelphia is this stream, to which various Indian names have been
assigned. Heylin, in his " Microcosnios," or description of the world, published in 162:2, calls the river
Arasapha, which seems to have been derived from Arasaphe, " it goes fine," meaning a river at all times
navigable and useful. Poutaxat was another Indian name sometimes applied to the river, but supposed to be
more applicable to the bay. It means round or broad, and is applied exclusively to bays. Lenape, Whittuck,
and other names were also given to the stream. Lenape means " Indian," and " Whittuck," a tree. Ttie river
was discovered by Henry Hudson, an Englishman in the service of the I>uteh East India Company, on
the 2Sth of August. 160'J. Hudson was the same navigator after whom the Hudson, or North River, was
named. After Hudson, the first explorer was Captain Cornelius Jaeobsen Mey, who in the year 1613 entered
the river in the yacht Fortune. He called the eastern cape Mey and the western Cornelis, another of the west-
ern capes being called Hindlop or Hinlopen, which latter name was subsequently transferred to Cape Cornelis.
The original Cape Hinlopen, near the present town of Lewes, lost its designation altogether. Mey, on his
return to Holland, left behind him a Captain Hendrickson in the yacht Onrust (Restless), who explored the
river, it is believed, as far as the mouth of the Schuylkill. On his return to Holland, Hendrickson accom-
panied his report with a map, on which the river now called the Delaware was designated as the Riviere Van
der Vorst Mauritius. But Mey had already chosen as a name the Znydt, or South River, in contradistinction
from the Nord, or North River. The Dutch also called the stream Nassau River, Prince Hendrick's River, and
Prince Charles River. When the Swedes came they called it Suenska Riviere, or Swedish River, and it was
also called New Swedeland Stream, or the River of New Sweden. The English gave it the name of De la War,
which has been modernized into Delaware. This name was given because they supposed that Thomas, Lord
De la War, who touched at the bay in his voyage to Virginia in 1610, was the discoverer of the river; and as
early as 1012 Captain Thomas Argall, of Virginia, speaks of it as the De la War River. The name was there-
fore given to the river before that which was assigned to it by the Dutch, but the claim that Lord De la War
was the discoverer was untenable, inasmuch as Hudson had entered the river in 1000. The bay of the Dela-
ware was called bv the Dutch Newport Bay, also Godyn's Bay, after Samuel Godyn, a Dutchman, who made a
purchase of land in 1629 from the Indians, extending from Cape Cornelis or Hindlop (Henlopen) inland thirty-
two miles and two miles in breadth. The Delaware rises by two branches, botli of which are on the west side
of the Catskill Mountains, X. Y. The Mohawk, or main branch, rises from a small lake near the border of
Schoharie County, in that State, at an elevation of one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six feet above tide-
water, and gradually winds its way tortuously to the Pennsylvania State line, in -Vl° N. Jat, eight miles below
which it receives the Popachton branch from the southeast. The river then proceeds in a winding course
southeast for sixty miles, to the northwest corner of New Jersey, at Carpenter's Point, at the mouth of the
Neversink River. It then turns to the southwest, along the base of the Kittanning chain of mountains thirty-
five miles, when it passes this mountain by what is called the ''Water Gap," which is considered a great
curiosity. The distance through the mountains is two miles, and the banks rise in a rugged and lofty wall,
one thousand six hundred feet high, precipitously from the water's edge, leaving at the southeast entrance
scarcely room for a road, overhung with immense masses of rock. Tne passage, however, widens towards the
northwest, and the river has bordering upon it some beautiful and fertile lands. The view of the "gap "is
highly picturesque, ami the river here has a great depth. From this point it pursues a southeast, and then a
southwest, course to Easton, where it receives the Lehigh, a large branch from the west. Thence the river has a
southeastern course to Trenton, sixty miles below Easton, having in that distance twenty-five rapids, with a
total fall of one hundred and sixty-five feet. These rapids are navigable at high water. At Trenton is a fall
which obstructs navigation, and below which it enters tide-water. The river below Trenton turns to the
southwest, until near the bay, which enters the ocean in a southeastern direction. Seven miles below
Philadelphia it receives the Sehuykill River, flowing from the northwest. The whole course of the Delaware,
from its source to its entrance into the bay, is about three hundred miles, and, to its entrance into the ocean,
three hundred and seventy-five miles. It is navigable for shi[>> of the line to Philadelphia, by the course of the
river and bay, one hundred and twenty miles from the ocean, and forty-five miles from its entrance into the
bav: and for sloops thirty-five miles farther, or one hundred and fifty-five miles from the ocean to Trenton.
Above the falls at Trenton it is navigable for boats of eight or nine tons for about one hundred miles. The
Public Ledger Building.
Delaware is connected with the Hudson River by the Delaware and Hudson Canal, which commences :
in the Delaware, near the mouth of the Lackawaxen Creek, and extends to Eddy ville or Rondout ¥
miles from its entrance into Hudson River, and by the Morris Canal, which leaves the Delaware
Easton, Pa., and terminates at Jersey City opposite to New York City. A vast amount of coal
on these canals. There is also a canal from Delaware City, forty-two miles below Philadelph :
i tributary of Elk Creek, which falls into Chesapeake Bay. This canal i- Fourteen miles loi
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passage of considerable vessels. Delaware Bay, at the mouth of the Delaware River, is a large arm of the sea,
seventy-five miles long and twenty miles across its mouth, between Cape Hay on the north and Cape Uenlopen
on the south. In the middle it is thirty miles wide. The navigation is difficult, bavin" many shoals. To
remedy the inconvenience of having no safe natural harbor the government has erected a magnificent break-
water within Cape Uenlopen. The anchorage or roadstead is in a cove, directly west of the cape. The east-
ern or seaweed end of the Breakwater rests on the southern end
of an extensive shoal called the " shears," about two miles north of
the shore at the cape. The estimated cost of this great work was
§2,216,950.
At Philadelphia the Delaware flows by a crescent-shaped
channel past the city's wharves, giving the business section of the
city a concave front, opposite to the centre of which, and in the
middle of the river, are located Smith's and Windmill Islands, with
the adjacent shoals stretching to Petty's Island, about a mile above,
which by location unfavorably influences the entire
river channel. The situation of these islands, and the
narrowness of the channel between them and the ends I C^\Sj
of the piers on the Pennsylvania side, make
the further extension of the wharves into the
river a physical impossibility, and the only
Broad Street, looking north from Public Buildings.
remedy left is to secure the removal of the islands. This is what the Philadelphia Board of Trade, in its annual
report, just issued, says, and it is what the various commercial organizations in the city have been for a long time
••ating year after year. The difficulty that Philadelphia labors under, says the Board of Trade report, and
■t must eventually retard her progress and cripple her as a commercial centre, is the lack of proper wharf
c or the Targe vessels now engaged in trade. From the influences now being brought to bear it is
he national government will be induced to remove the present obstructions in the river. Among
to be gained by the removal of the islands and shoals now obstructing the river will be the
new wharf line for both sides of the river. Tt is desired that the Philadelphia wharves may
->per length, so that the increasing commerce of the city may be adequately accommodated
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and the existing difficulties may be remedied, and also that the traffic between the two states on the op]
sides of the stream be made easy and direct across a river entirely free from obstructions. "The network of
railways ramifying through the New Jersey peninsula, and terminating opposite the city of Philadelphia, will
be vitalized by larger, inure efficient and economical terminals, and the cross-river transit could then bo made
possible in a shorter time by more capacious ferry-boats than ean now be used. An extensive water-front
could also be reclaimed on the New Jersey shore and made available for com men ial purposes."
MARKET STREET.
From our vantage in the tower of the new City Hall the eye has a full, clear sweep of that magnificent
thoroughfare, Market Street, down to its terminus on the bank of the Delaware. In these pages will be found
beautiful views of those sections of the street looking east from Sixth Street and between Twelfth Street and
the hall in whose tower we are standing. These views will give a fair idea of the character of the business
houses which line this busy thoroughfare, which for the most part is devoted to the wholesale br nches of the
various departments of commerce. The street is one hundred feet in width, and the commercial marts located
upon it are noted not only for the richness and elegance of their architectural designs and embellishments, but
also for their substantial aspect. The majority of these structures are of vast dimensions, and will compare
favorably with those of their class in any city either in the New or the Old World. Market Street is full of
historic associations endeared to all Philadelphians. Tt is the main artery of the city, the spinal column of the
body corporate, and from it all the avenues of human and commercial life branch out to all sections of the
municipality. Market Street was the High Street of Penn and his successors, and was first utilized to accom-
modate a line of market-houses which the founders of the city early provided for. By degrees the encroach-
ments of business marts swept these out of existence, but not before their presence had brought to the street
its new name. There arc, however, two market buildings now on the street, but these are of comparatively
modern construction and there are rumors to the effect that these also will have to disappear ere long to make
way for a railroad depot. Fabulous prices are now demanded for property on this thoroughfare, yet the value
of land within the city's limits little more than a century ago was remarkably low. In 173V the whole square
from Market to Chestnut, and from Tenth to Eleventh Streets, was leased for twenty years for ten dollars per
annum and the additional consideration that the lessee should fence the plot and sow it with "English grass. - '
Subsequently the lessee sold his interest in the lease for twenty dollars. The coachman to William Penn was
offered by his employer, in lieu of a year's wages, the whole of a square between Market and Second and
Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Penn offered to sell for one hundred dollars the whole square from Market
Street to Arch Street, and from Front to Second Streets, and the offer was declined. When, in 1792, a house
was built on Market Street, above Fifth, the owner was "almost considered as deranged for putting his building
so far bevond the seat of civilization." On this street, between Fifth and Sixth Streets, stood the residence of
Robert Morris, the financier of the Revolution. It had to give way to the advances of commerce. It v. as a
lara;e marble house, built in the plain style of architecture which at that time and since has been characteristic
of the "City of Brotherly Love." It was three stories high and thirty-two feet in width; it had eleven win-
dows in front and a door furnished with three stone steps. It had formed part of the marriage portion of the
wife of Richard Penn, son of the last Proprietary, and for some years was occupied by him. When the British
forces were in possession of the city in Revolutionary days it was the headquarters of Lord Howe. W hen
Washington became president he took up his residence in this house, for which he paid a rent of three thou-
sand dollars, after refusing the office of the State Legislature of ;i finer house on Ninth Street, on th ■ •
that he would bv no means consent to live in any house which was not hired and furnished from his own
means. From his house "at twelve every day it was the President's custom to walk forth and set 1;:~ watch
bv Clark's Standard, southeast corner of Front and nigh (Market) Streets. All the passers-by took off their
hats and st I uncovered till he turned and went back again. He always returned these salutations bj lifting
his hat and bowing low. On fim; days he went out to walk, attended by his two secretaries, one walking on
either side of him. They were never seen to talk to each other. On Sunday h ■ drove t- Cflrist Church lit a
cream-colored coach with enamelled figures on the panels. (The carriage is r-t " i I preserved in Philadelphia.)
All his servants wore liveries of white cloth turned up with scarlet or oral
On this street also lived the famous Bcnjaman Franklin, whose memory i- n vered h- .>!! Americans, and
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particularly by Philadelphians. Here he died, after an eventful and useful life, at the age of eighty-five. Oa
the corner of Market and Front Streets was built, about the year 170.', the Oid London Coffee House, where
the celebrities of that age were wont to assemble for sociable intercourse. The building has now descended to
the plane of a ciLi'ar store. It was in a house in this (Market) street that the committee of five members en-
trusted with the task of framing the Declaration of Independence held their meetings, and where Thomas
Jefferson wrote the immortal document. The exact site of this house is in dispute,
but the general belief is that it was on the corner of Seventh and Market Streets,
where the Perm Township Bank now stands. A plate bearing an inscription to that
effect has been affixed to the present building. Running parallel with Market
Street, and lying on the south of it, is another historic thoroughfare, the pride of
Philadelphians, and an object of interest to all visitors to the city. This is
CHESTNUT STREET.
This thoroughfare is, in its upper portions, Philadelphia's fashionable prome-
U ji^sE" Jtk- nade, and in its lower part is largely devoted to commission and jobbing houses.
From Delaware Avenue and Water Street, where once dwelt "many of the richest
and genteelest merchants," to Third Street, it is almost wholly taken up with com-
mercial establishments, representing the cotton, wool, iron, dry goods, hardware,
and tobacco trades. At Third Street begins the principal financial centre of the
citv, and the visitor finds banks, insurance brokers' and corporation offices extend-
ing up and down Third, up Chestnut to Sixth, along Fourth, and up and down
Walnut Streets. A. fine view of the commercial buildings in Third Street will be
found given ; n this work. Chestnut Street has a width of twenty-five feet, and it
is lined on each side by buildings whose architectural magnificence and substantial
construction in stone command the admiration of all who see them. The First
National Bank Building, on the corner of Third and Chestnut Streets, is a struct-
ure of fine proportions, and near it is the National Bank of the Republic, -which
presents to Chestnut Street an imposing front of English redstone and Philadelphia red pressed-brick, and the
entire structure of two stories covers an area of thirty feet front and one hundred and eighty feet in depth. A
little farther up, at Nos. 3-27-331, is the splendid edifice of the Fidelity Insurance, Trust and Deposit Com-
pany, incorporated in 1880. A short distance from Chestnut Street, and on the east side of Fourth Street, is
a building worthy of mention in this connection. This is the William Forest Estate Building, which comprises
three separate structures of different styles of architecture and dates of constructive. Of these the southern-
most is the most attractive and striking to the visitor. It has a height of six stories, the second, third, and
fourth of which have a central projection in the facade that gives a pleasant aspect to the building. There are
two banks—the Central National and the Fourth Street National — located in this building, which also affords
office facilities to a large number and variety of professional and business men.
Standing on the corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets is the R D. Wood Building, unique in it* architec
tural desigu,"and rising to a height of seven stories. It is admittedly one of the most elegant and useful busi-
ness edifices in the city. Near" this building'is a passage-way guarded by iron railings, hading to a building
which was the cradle of American independence. This is Carpenter's Hall, the place where, as the visitor is
told by an inscription on the walls, "Henry, Hancock, and Adams inspired the delegates of the colonies with
Nerve and Smew for the Toils of War ;" the place where the first Continental Congress assembled, and where
the first prayer in Congress was offered up by the rector of Christ Church, Mr. Duebe, on the morning after
the false repor' had been received of the bombardment and destruction of Boston. The first Provincial As-
sembly also hel 1 its sittings here, and later it was occupied by the British troop-, and next by the United States
Bank-and the Bank of Pennsylvania in succession. The hall was built in 1770 as a meeting-place for the house-
carpenters of Philadelphia. After its use by the first Continental Congress and for other public purposes, the
building, which is a substantial two-story brick structure, passed int.. the hands of one tenant, after another,
until it degenerated into an auction-room. Then the Company of Carpenters retook possession, restored it as
nearlv as possible to the state it was in when the Continental Congress gathered within its walls, and it is now
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carefullv preserved and daily thrown open to the inspection of risitors. The walls have suspended upon them
many curious ami interesting mementoes of the Revolutionary days, and the visitor will find imieli here to
interest him. «
Above Fourth Street is the Custom House, a splendid marble building, erected in imitation of the Parthe-
011 at Pans, and is one of the finest specimens of Doric architecture in the United State-. It was
erected in 1819, completed in 1S24, and cost half a million dollar-. It is built upon a raised platform, has a
front of ST feet, is 101 feet deep. In the front eight fluted Doric columns 21 feet high, 4 feet in diameter,
support a heavy entablature. The building has a very splendid interior, of winch the principal apartment, 81
feet long by 4S wide, is ornamented by fluted Ionic columns and sculptured embellishments.
Two blocks' distance away, between Fifth and Sixth Streets, is the historic edifice
INDEPENDENCE HALL,
whose history is a familiar one to every school-boy in the country, and a handsome view of which will be found
in these pages. The long, old-fashioned fabric of red brick, with its white marble facings and thick window-
sashes, is, from step to steeple, venerated by all patriotic Americans, for almost every name and every incident
connected with the birth of the nation is associated with it. Independence Hall was originally the State House,
and while it has its front on Chestnut Street it has in its rear Independence Square, now a beautifully laid-out
and admirably cared for park. It was built by the Colonial Assembly in the years 1732-1741; and though it
was occupied in 17:3-5, it was not considered completed until 1741, and even then neither tower nor steeple
crowned it. In 17.50 the Assembly determined to erect a building " on the south side of the State House, to
contain a staircase, with a suitable place for hanging a bell." Two detached wings had been added in 1740,
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Mai '<et Street, from Twelfth Street.
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and the building as it appeared in revolutionary days was slightly different in external appearance from what it
is now. Since the " times which tried men's souls" the three isolated buildings have been connected, others
having been built in the spaces between them, and the entire square is now used for court rooms and offices con-
nected with them, and has a local designation as "State House Row." When the Assembly had determined to
provide "a suitable place for hanging a bell," a bell was ordered to be cast in England, with the famous inscrip-
tion, then almost prophetic of the paean of neatly a quarter of a century later: "Proclaim liberty throughout
all the land, unto all the inhabitants thereof (Leviticus xxv. 10). The bell was received in Philadelphia in
August, 1752, but upon trying the tone, it was found to be cracked. Messrs. Pass A: Stow, of Philadelphia,
recast it, but in consequence of having had too much copper put into it, it proved unsatisfactory in tone, and
was recast a second time with eminent success. This was the far-famed "Liberty Bell," which, upon the 8th of
July, 1776, rang out the glad tones of American liberty, in obedience to its inscription. In 1828 a bell oi 4275
pounds weight was cast to occupy the new steeple which had been erected, and from this time the " Liberty
Bell" was rung only on, special occasions, until it was cracked on the 8th day of July, 1835, while tolling in
honor of Chief Justice Marshall, who had died in this city two days before. Several offers were made to ring
it, or repair it, but on Washington's birthday, 1843, it was found that the fracture had so increased that the
bell could not be rung at all, and it has ever since been a venerated invalid and permitted to rest in honored re-
tirement. It is now one of the chief attractions in Independence Hail, it being hung overhead, in the base of
the steeple, the rotunda, where is a staircase, by ascending which visitors can have a full and close view of the
famous old bell. It was in Philadelphia Hall, so familiar to every reader of American history, that the Declara-
tion of Independence was considered and adopted, and from its portals it was proclaimed. In this hall Wash-
n^ton read his farewell address, in it the articles of confederation were adopted in 1778, and in it the Constitu-
tion of the United States was framed in 1787. The interior of the hall is preserved in its original state, and is
carefully kept. The ancient furniture is religiously guarded, and in the building an interesting museum of arti-
cles connected wiih American history lias also been established. The museum contains much to attract the
v patriotic visitor. In front of the building stands a handsome statue of the " father of his country," and in the
'interior of the hall are paintings of Washington and al<o many other objects of interest. Some of these are es-
pecialiv suggestive. Still hanging from the ceiling is the antique glass chandelier which shed light upon the
momentous and prolonged proceedings during the night of the Third of July, and the furniture is the same as
that, used by Congress. There is a chair here which is noteworthy, as being in itself quite an aggregation of
antique and historical curiosities. It was constructed in 1838, and among the materials used are a portion of a
mahcanv beam from a house built in 149(3 — the first by European hands in America — for the use of Christo-
pher Columbus, near the present city of St. Domingo; fragments of the Treaty Elm, and of William Penn's
Cottage iii Letitia Court, since removed to Fairmount Park ; of the frigate Constitution ; of the ship of the
line Pennsylvania ; and one of a group of noted walnut trees which in the olden times served as a landmark
to persons going from the city to the State House, then out of town, and in front of which the trees stood.
Among the other relics invested in this piece of furniture are portions of cane seating from a chair which be-
longed to Penn, and a lock of hair of Chief Justice Marshall. Franklin's desk, and a portion of the pew used
by Washington in Christ Church happily link the truths and wonders of science and the blessings of revealed
religion through two of our most loved names. The walls are hung with portraits of historical characters from
Hernando Cortez to William Penn, from Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Jackson — including, so far as attainable,
correct likenesses of the signers of the Declaration, and the leading soldiers who carried out the doctrines of that
document, and forced them through the privations, battles, cabals and victories of seven years to the very throne
of England, from which George Third had to acknowledge their supremacy, if not their wisdom. The gallery
contains such 'effigies of heroes as arc beloved of the Republic, and the painter of the large majority of the heads
was Charles \Vilson Peale, who had seen the men whose features he transferred to canvas in their heroic
moods. \
A little beyond Independence Hall the visitor reaches the busy newspaper region, the "Printing House
Square" of Philadelphia. At the corner of Chestnut and Sixth Streets is the splendid Public Ledger Building,
where is daily issued the Public Ledger, one of the most noted daily newspapers in the country, by Mr. George
\V. Childs. Around about this neighborhood are the homes of the other principal leading daily newspapers
of the citv, namely, the German Democrat, Inquirer, North American, Press, Record, Times, A'eiCS, Call am!
[; illetin all of which are housed in commodious buildings, that of the Record being a must elegant and costly
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES. 57
structure. The Court Record, Fret Press, Gazette, Tageblatt, Volksblalt, Star, Item, Telegroj>/> — have their
offices in different parts of the municipality. There are also several religious, trade, and other weekly papers
published in the city, and these are severally ably conducted, and have large circulations even beyond the city's
limits.
A short distance from the Ledger ..Hire i- the new magnificent Drexel Building, ;i splendid marble edifice
which towers above all its neighbors in the city save the new public buildings. In this building are two banks.
Tlir Stock Exchange has recently removed into this building and also the Board of Trade. Both have most
convenient and commodious quarters. The Stock Exchange was originally organized in the Exchange Coffee
Ilouse, in Second Street, where, in one corner of a room used by merchants and others as a common rendezvous,
at certain hours of the lay the brokers met to deal in stocks, bills of exchange, and promissory notes. This
was about the year 179", ami the secretary of the exchange, Mr. John C. Johnson, has in his possession a stock
list bearing the date 1792. In the course of its history the exchange has been located in various places, but. in
its present rooms it is very comfortably housed. The Board of Trade is the successor of a commercial organi-
zation founded in 1801, called the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, which was absorbed in the present
Board of Trade in 1S45. This is a strong and influential commercial body, and has for its president Mr. Fred-
erick Fraley, and for its secretary Mr. William R. Tucker. The Drexel Building is also occupied by many
professional and business men. Between the Drexel Building and the corner of Ninth Street several old build-
ings have been torn down to make room for more ornamental and artistic edifices now in course of erection
and, when completed, will add to the many attractions of this popular thoroughfare.
On the corner of Ninth Street is the Post-office Building, four stories high, and extending from Chestnut
to Market Streets, and adjoining the Record Bnildino; on Chestnut Street. The Post-office, by reason of its
great size and the solidity of its construction, is an edifice that arrests the attention of even the most careless of
visitors to the city. It is built in the modern renaissance style, ami it is admirably adapted to the uses to which
it is devoted. Besides the Post-office, it contains the United States court rooms and offices for various officials-
of the Federal Government
On the corner of Tenth and Chestnut Streets is a magnificent granite building worthy of special mention,
being one of the handsomest edifices in the city. This was built by and belongs to the Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York. The building is fire-proof, and no expense has been spared to render it perfect in
every respect. It has a frontage on Chestnut Street of fifty-eight feet, and extends down Tenth Street for one
hundred and seventy-six feet. It has a sub-cellar, a basement, three full stories, and a Mansard. The depth of
the sub-cellar below the street level is thirteen feet; from the sidewalk to the top of the Mansard crest is ninetv-
seven feet ; from the sidewalk to the top of the main pavilion is one hundred and four feet, and to the top of
the flag-staff one hundred and forty feet. The only woodwork is in the doors. The exterior walls on Chest-
nut Street are of Rhode Island light granite, backed by a brick wall, sufficiently thick to sustain the whole-
structure even if the granite were removed by the action of tire. The floors are of white Italian marble tiles
laid upon wrought-iron beams and turned-brick arches, levelled with concrete and hollow brick tiles. The
■window and door frames are of iron, the wainscoting and surbases of marble, and the staircases of marble
and iron.
In this section of Chestnut Street are several splendid insurance companies' buildings, many fashionable
jewellers' -tores, and nearly a whole block devoted to the sale of pianos and known as "Piano Row." At the
corner of Twelfth Street is the world-famed general store of Mr. John Wanaraaker, the present Postmaster-
General, whose establishment covers an entire block with frontage on Chestnut and Market Streets. This estab-
lishment is claimed to be the largest of its kind in the world; undoubtedly it is the largest in America. A
little beyond this and on the same side of the street is one of the most interesting buildings in the city. This
is the United State- Mint. This structure, whirl, is of the Ionic order of architecture and copied from a
temple at Athens, was built in 1^-29, pursuant to an act of Congress enlarging the operations of the goi :rni
coining, ami supplementary to the act creating the mint, which was passed in 179-'. The edifice is of brick
faced with marble ashlar. Except Saturday and Sunday, it is open daily to visitors between twelve and nine
o'clock; and the beautiful and delicate operations and contrivances for coining, as well as the jxtensive numis-
matic cabinet, are well worth seeing. Opposite the Mint is the handsome new Lucas Building, and near to the
former, on the corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets, a magnificent new structure, is in course of erection for
the Girard Fire and Fife Insurance Company.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
WALNUT STREET.
From our vantage in the tower of the Public Buildings we next trace Walnut Street from the Delaware
River to Broad Street. It runs next to and parallel with Chestnut Street, and though it is not so popular or
much frequented a thoroughfare as the latter, it contains many historical and notable buildings, and is the
centre of a vast and important business. The lower portion, from Front up to Third Streets, is largely devoted
to shipping-offices, wholesale liquor, and other commercial houses. At its junction with Dock Square stands
the old Merchants' Exchange, a magnificent marble building, with semi-circular portico of Corinthian columns,
an illustration of which will be found in these pages. It is ninety-five feet wide, one hundred and fourteen
feet lone, and three stories high. Formerly the basement was occupied by the post-office and two insurance
Fairmount Waler-work
companies. The building is now occupied by the Maritime Exchange and the Lumberman's Exchange. In
this neighborhood many elegant buildings devoted to the business in insurance, coal, iron, real estate, etc., are
to be seen. At Nos. 308 and 010 is the substantial building of the American Fire Insurance Company. A
few doors away is tfie Philadelphia agency of the Liverpool and London and Globe Fire Insurance Company,
whose building presents to the eye a facade simple, chaste, and elegant in design. Nearly opposite stands the
venerable pile of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, which fronts on Willings Alley, a small thoroughfare
communicating from Third to Fourth Streets. Oa its site the first Catholic church in Pennsylvania was
erected about tie year 1730. It was of small dimensions, and, when enlarged, a few years after its erection, it
was then only 40x40 feet. As such, however, it served the purpose of the parishioners for nearly one hundred
vears. It was further enlarged in 1821, and rebuilt to it-; present dimensions, 40x100 feet, and consecrated
in 1830.
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Between Walnut Street and Adelphi Street, on Sixth Street, is the Athenaeum Library Building, which is
deserving of inspection. This library was organized in 1813, and the present building was erected in 1S47.
The edifice is an excellent specimen of Italian architecture, tasteful in appeara , yet simple in design. At
present the large room on the ground floor is used as the library room of the Law Association of Philadelphia.
The second story is used" by the Athenieum, and is divided into a news-room, library, and chess-room.
Between Fifth and Sixth Streets is Independence Square, formerly called Stair House Yard. This ground
was purchased in 17-29, by order of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of building a State'
House. Originally the space extended from Chestnut Street, about half way t.> Walnut; the remaining lots on
Fifth, Sixth, and Walnut Streets were purchased at various times before the Revolution. The lots at the
corners of Fifth and Sixth Streets, on Chestnut, occupied by the City Hall and the Court House, were granted
to the city and county before the Revolution. By act passed in 17:SG the ground south of the State House
Building was ordered to be " enclosed, and remain a public green and walk forever." The same declaration
was made by act passed in 1762, and by act passed in 1816, when the State of Pennsylvania .sold the buildings
and ground to the city of Philadelphia. Notwithstanding these pledges, the ground has been encroached upon
by the erection of the building of the American Philosophical Society on Fifth Street, below Chestnut. The
square contains four acre; "^d two roods. ' ear this is Washington Square, which was originally bounded by
Walnut, Sixth, and back ends of Spruce Streets and Eighth Street lots. Ic is now 540 feet north and south, by
540 feet 4 inches east and west, and contains six acres and two roods. By resolution of Common Council,
September 21, 1705, the acquisition of a piece of ground for a burying-placc for strangers dying in the city
was ordered. The Common Council, which already had a right to the square under the dedication by Penn,
applied for a patent for the southeast ground, and it was granted to them January 20, 1706. From that time
it was used as a potter's field up to about 1794. During the Revolution the bodies of hundreds of Continental
soldiers and British prisoners were buried there. Space for a street on the west side, which was called
Columbia Avenue, was appropriated in 181 C. The improvement of the ground commenced in the same year,
when it was laid out and fenced in by George Bridport, artist and engineer, and trees were planted by Andrew
Gillespie. By ordinance of May 19, 1825, the name was changed to Washington Square. On February 22,
1833, a corner-stone was laid in the centre for a monument to the memory of Washington, which still remains
in place. The square was first lighted by gas in 1837. Above this point there are several substantial resi-
dences, interspersed with offices and stores, up to Broad Street, and beyoud this point the thoroughfare is a
fashionable residential section.
From our high elevation there is a splendid view of the whole region of the city lying between Wainut
Street on the north, and the Horse Shoe Shoals on the south, and between the Delaware and Broad Street.
The scene is a grand one. Along the river front are ships of all sizes, the fiers of ocean going steamers, and
huge manufacturing establishments, among which stand out prominently the large sugar refineries of E. C.
Knight ifc Co. and Clans Spreckles. Away in the distance is Greenwich Point, where are extensive petroleum
storage and other wharves, which are connected with the Greenwich extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad and
the Delaware Branch of the Schuylkill River E. S. Railroad. The principal streets running east and west in this
section are: Locust, Spruce, Union, Pine, Lombard. Gaskill, South, Bainbridge, Monroe, Fitzwater, German,
Catharine, Queen, Christian, Marriott, Carpenter, Washington. Ellsworth, Federal, Marion, Wharton, Reed,
Dickinson, Greenwich) Tasker, Morris, Pierce, Moore, Siegel, Mifflin, McKean, Snydi r, Jackson, Wolf, Ritner,
Porter, Shunk, Oregon Avenue, Johnson, Bigler, Pollock, Packer, and Curtin Streets, and part of League
Island.
Down near the verge of the river, in Swanson Street, below Christian Street, in the old district of South-
ward where the early Swedes first established there abodes, can be seen the spire of the famous Old Swede's
Church, on the site of which, in 1677, the Swedes built a log structure, which served equally well for church
or fort, as the exigencies of those somewhat uncertain times might demand. The present building was; erected
in 1700, and it is the oldest church in Philadelphia. To all appearances it is just as sound now as when it was
built. It long ago passed under Episcopal control, and a congregation of that faith w< rships in it at present.
The building is of brick and stands in a cemetery where arc to be found gravestones dating as far back as
1612, and the years following down to yesterday, though most of tie ire so much v-rathrr- won: as to
render many of the inscriptions illegible. A little to the west of the ancient ecclesiastical pile is sc in a ■■<
patch that relieves the monotony of the scene of house-tops and tall chimneys. This i% Jefferson Square, a
60 ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
popular " breathing-place" for the resident? in the Southwark district In 1835 the Assembly authorized the
commissioners of the
DISTRICT OF SOUTHWARK
"to purchase a lot of land in that district to be kept open for a public square foreverdn the same manner that
the public squares in the city of Philadelphia are kept open." The whole of this district, known as Southwark
and sometimes as the Southern Liberties, was, prior to 185-t, when it became a part of the city of Philadelphia,
the oldest district in the county. It began to grow much earlier than the northern portions of the county
beyond the city bounds. In this increase the section was very much aided by the Swedish settlements of
Wicaco and Moyamensing. This region was the first which required the attention of the General Assembly.
By agreement the inhabitants had continued some of the principal streets of the city runntnc north and south
hrough their territory. In regird to the cross-streets there was not always as much unanimity, and for the
want of such regulations the inhabitants applied to the Assembly by petition. On May 1-1, 1762, an act was
passed creating the district of Southwark a distinct municipality. The bounds commenced on Cedar Street, at
the Delaware, and proceeded thence west to Passyunk road; along the latter to Moyamensing road; thence by
Keeler's Lane to Greenwich road; thence to the river Delaware, and along the several courses of the same to
the place of beginning. On September 29, 1787, the General Assembly passed an act to appoint commissioners
to lay out the district of Southwark, marking out the courses of the principal streets, not only in that district,
but also in Moyamensing and Passyunk. This was preparatory to the passage of an act of April 18, 1794,
which erected' a full corporation under the title of "the Commissioners to lay out the district of Southwark."
They laid out a large number of streets, and most of their plans were confirmed by the Supreme Executive
Cour/j.U 1790. The greatest dimensions were one and a quarter miles in length, by one and a quarter miles in
bjadth, and the total area was 760 acres. The name Southwark was partly adopted not only in allusion to
the situation of the district south of the city of Philadelphia, but it was also adopted from the name of a
borough in the county of Surrey, England, immediately opposite the city of London, and for many years con-
sidered a portion of that metropolis. Just before the conso'idation of Southwark with the city of Philadelphia
in 185 4, the commissioners ordered to buy a public square, purchased a lot belongiug to the Miller estate, situ-
ated between Third and Fourth Streets, and extending from Washington Avenue to Federal Street, 392 feet
from east to west, 307 feet on Fourth Street, and 292 feet on Third Street; area, two acres and two roods. The
commissioners called the ground Jefferson Square. It was laid out by order of the city of Philadelphia after con-
solidation, improved with trees, grass, and walks, and enclosed with an iron fence, which has since been removed.
Looking to the extreme south is
LEAGUE ISLAND,
separated from Greenwich Island by Back Channel. On League Island is the LJnited States Navy Yard, an
institution of vast proportions. Extensive improvements are proposed to be carried out on the island. Two
dry docks are to be ouilt by the government, and other improvements are to follow, while a permanent plant
will be established for the building and repairing of ships for the navy. This will assure to many of the skilled
mechanics of Philadelphia, as well as to a large number of workmen of the different branches of industry repre-
sented in ship-building, etc., profitable employment. The benefits to Philadelphia frorn this will be of a most
desirable character.
Separating Greenwich Island from the mainland is Hollander Creek, which formerly made a clear course
through from the Delaware to the Schuylkill, making the lower part of the Neck an island, which was further
divided by other streams, so that there were three islands at the lower end of what is now considered fast land
in Philadelphia, in addition to League Island. The westernmost was called Manasonk or Manazunk. It was
adjoined on the east by Drufivc Island, Isle des Raisins or Grape Island, which was immediately north of
League Island, and is now known as Greenwich Island. North of Drufivc Island was another, which has no name-
The creek was named after Peter Hollander, a Swedish governor who succeeded Peter Minuit as commandant at
Fort Christina in 1039.
PASSYUNK TOWNSHIP,
a distinct municipality, formerly comprised this seeiion of the city. Passyunk i^ variously spelled in ancient
documents, and was' the name of an Indian Village here, and afterward-, a tract of land computed at one thou-
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
61
sand acres, given originally by Queen Christina, August 20, L653,to Lieut, Swen Schuie, and to. his wife and to
his heirs, in considnration of good and important services rendered to the king of Sweden bv the said gallant
lieutenant. On Jan. 1. 1667-68, Gov. Richard Nichols, granted Passyunk to Robert Ashman, John Ash-
man, Thomas Jacob, Duncan Williams, Francis Walker, Thomas Hewlin, Frederick Anderson, Joshua Jacobs,
1 ims-Wl I'll wi>m
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Illlif
Colonnade Hotel.
ami Thomas Jacobs had a quit rent of ten bushels of wheat per year. Passynnt was' the first tract above
he marshland in the Neck, which latter has since become fast land. It fronted on Schuylkill River from
about Point Breeze up to a little str.am called Pinney's or Piney Creek, which Mr. Henry >av>. means in the
Delaware Indian language -a place to sleep." From about the level <>f Pinney's < V. k the boundary of Pass-
yunk's tract extended in a straight Inn' towards tin- southeast, t<> a point which f . ■: -n- •.] ., boundarv of Moyi
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ILLUSTRATED P H I L A D E L P H I A .
iht-j, thenee south by west to the limit of the fast land, and over in an irregular shape to the Schuylkill. The
northeastern boundary was about on a parellel with Twelfth Street. Passyunk occupied more than a quarter of
the fast land south of the city. It became a township at a very early period. The limit of the township was
extended from the South Street city line along the Schuylkill and the Delaware and Back Channel to a point
bevond the eastern end of League Island, whence it ran north by west and struck the city line at South Street
between Schuylkill Fifth (Eighteenth) and Sixth (Seventeenth) streets. The township was estimated to be in
its greatest length three and three quarter miles; greatest breadth three miles; area, 5110 acres. Passyunk,
according to Henry, means " a level place," "a place below the hills." There were no villages in this town-
ship, but it was at one time a favorite place
for country-seats. It was traversed by the
Federal road, afterwards called Federal Street,
from the Delaware to Gray's Ferry, by a por-
tion of Moyamensing road across to Green-
wich Island, Passyunk road, Long Lane, and
Irish Tract Lane.
North of Hollander Creek is seen the
extensive and well-managed institution, the
Woman's Hospital, located on League Island
road, and still farther north are seen two
large buildings, one being the Thirteenth and
Fifteenth Street Depot, and the other the
Lombard and South Street L'epot. A block
away the Passyunk Avenue is seen to take a
diagonal course and to cut across the regular
squares from Broad to Fifth and German
Streets. On this avenue, at the corner of
Tenth Street, is Moyamensing, or Philadel-
phia County Prison, the building of which
was completed in 1836. It is a prominent
object in the view, being a massive building
of Quincy granite. It contains four hundred
cells for male and one hundred cells for female
prisoners. This place of public correction
stands in what was formerly the
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TOWNSHIP OF MOYAMENSING.
First National Bank.
It embraced that portion of the fast land
of the Neck lying between Passyunk and
Wicaco. It was granted by the Dutch gov-
ernor Alexander d'Hinoyossa, on fourth
month, third day, 1664, to Martin Clensmith,
William Stille, Andrew Bankson, and John Mntson. Moyamensing included this ground and Wicaco, except
sued- narta of the latter as were included in Southward It extended from about Schuylkill Sixth (Seventeenth
Street) and South Street, over to the Passyunk road, and over to the Delaware below the built-up parts of
Southward In 1816 the'greatest length of Moyamensing was estimated to be three miles; the greatest breadth
two mile!.? area, 2-'60 acres. By act of March 24, 1812, the inhabitant- of Moyamensing were incorporated by
tbe style of "the commissioners and inhabitants of the township of Moyamensing." By act of April 4, 1831,
the township was divided into East and West Moyamensing. On the authority of Acrclius it is said that Moyr
mensing signifies an '•unclean place," or - dung heap," which was adopted from the fact that at one time grca
flock- of pigeons had their roosts in the forest and made the place unclean for the Indians, from which circum-
stance it received its name. -The township was 'one of the earliest created after the settlement of Pennsylvania.
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63
The green patch lying a block or two to the west of the prison is Passyunk Square, bordering on Whar-
ton and Reed and Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets. A portion of the ground was purchased on the l :5th of
April, 1832, by the commissioners of tbc county of Philadelphia, for the purpose of building a prison. The
whole tract was something less than sixteen and one half acres; the prison occupied only a portion of this, and
left vacant ground oh the west extending from near Kleventh to Thirteenth Streets. About 1833 the Legisla-
ture appropriated the ground west of the prison for use as a parade-ground for the Volunteers of the First
Division of Pennsylvania militia, under the charge of the major-general and brigadier-general commanding
The enclosure was occasionally used for military purposes, ami remained nothing more than a dustv field until
the township was annexed to the city in 1854, since which date the Square has been levelled and improved by
HI i^SPli! Iftf
planting trees, laying out walks, sowing srrass, etc. This district has several library and other useful public
institutions.
Farther north, South Street, yet containing many buildings of ancient strnctui?. especially in those prrts
near the Delaware, is an interesting thoroughfare. In this and the adjacent streets of Lombard, Pine, Spruce
Ann, and Union Streets there is also much to interest visitors to the city in the way of old-time edifices,
markets, etc.; and hereabouts are to be found the slums, the resort of the "hardest characters." The el • trie
lights have, however, lit up many dark alleys and byways, and the police in late years have been vigilant in
hunting down questionable idlers. Through these combined agencies the district has lost run'. ,.f its unsavory
reputation, so characteristic of it in the past. On Front, South, and Lombard Streets there isa large p
tion of negroes. The poorer class is to be found in the eastern and the better-to-do class in the wi sec-
tions of Lombard, South, and Pine Streets, between the Delaware and Broad Street. Lombard Street has
several notable buildings, and among these i> tie- Howard Hospital and Infirmary for [nc u ibh - at N-js. 1518
and 1520. Few of the buildings, however, are more interesting than the Eotel Felis, whie' . r a hostelry of a
most unique character. Anglicised, " Hotel Felis " is " Cat Hotel,'" and the establish"-,. *' ■ >t< I to caring
for the feline pets of the city during the absence <>f their owners. It is ■ »nagenient of the
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64 ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
Women's Branch of the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is located at Xo. 124l'
Lombard Street, and here Tabby is systematically fed and compelled to observe regulation hours.
The large building seen standing amid a group of fine trees, two blocks away from Washington Square, is
the Pennsylvania Hospital, situated on Eighth and Pine Streets ; Dr. Thomas Bond and Benjamin Franklin
were the active spirits who secured from the General Assembly in 1750 a charter for this time-honored and
most beneficent institution. In the following year the hospital was started upon its active career in a pri-
vate house, the residence of Judge John Kinsey, on the south side of Market Street, above Fifth. In the
last month of the year 1754 the square of ground where the hospital now stands, and which was then
"far out of town," was, with the exception of a portion of it given by the proprietaries, Messrs. Thomas and
Eichard Penn, sons of William Perm; and on May 28, 175-5,. the corner-stone of the building, with the
following inscription prepared by Franklin upon it, was laid: "In the year of Christ, MDCCLV., George the
Second happily reigning (for he sought the happiness of his people), Philadelphia flourishing (for its inhab-
itants were public spirited), this building, by the bounty of the government and of many private persons
was piouslv founded for the relief of the sick and miserable. May the God of mercies bless the undertaking/'
In L>eeember of the following year patients were admitted, but it was not until the close of the century that the
hospital was completed in accordance with the original plans. Since the hospital was first opened more than
one hundred and twenty thousand patients have been admitted and its benefits are offered to all. It is the
great -accident hospital" of the city, and all cases of accidental injury, if brought within twenty -four hours,
are received without question. The first clinical lectures on medicine and surgery in America were given in
this hospital, and these are still continued on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. There is a fine medical
library of over fifteen thousand volumes, and a large and useful pathological museum. There are eight attend-
ing surgeons and physicians, and four resident physicians: also a female superintendent of trained nurses, who
graduate after a year's service. Connected with the hcspital is an ambulance and telephone service. The insane
were cared for by this hospital until 1841, when the insane patients were removed to the hospital which had
been erected for them on Forty-fourth Street and Haverford Avenue. The grounds of the time-honored hos-
pital are very tastefully kept, and in the centre of a lawn is a fine statue of William Penn.
Not far awav is the Franklin Institute Building on Seventh Street, below Market Street, one of the fore-
most institutions in the country for the promotion of the mechanical arts. Founded in 1824, it has had asso-
ciated with it some of the most noted men in mechaTilcs. The building is three stories high and is a substan-
tial structure, containing lecture-roota, chemical and physical i„ Nratories, a scientific and technical library of
the most complete kind in the country, drawing school, etc.
The plain, large brick building observed standing over on Tenth Street, between Walnut and Samson
Streets, is the Jefferson Medical College, which, in respect of the number of its students, completeness of its
equipment, and the learned ability and reputation of its faculty, holds a leading position among the medical
institutions in the country. The founder was Dr. George McClellan, and it was established in 1S20. The
present building, which was remodelled and enlarged in 1881, has been occupied since 1829. The institution
. contains extensive and valuable anatomical, surgical, and pathological museums, which are annually enriched by
iuiportant additions.
The large, square building seen over on Tenth Street, and between Market and Chestnut Streets, is the
Mercantile Library, which -was founded in 1S21 by a company of merchants, mechanics, clerks, and others.
The library has since 1869 been located in the present building, which was formerly a market-house, and was
•changed at a cost of £100,000 to its present condition. The library and reading-room have an area of 187x74
feet, with arched ceiling, ventilated windows, and side-lights. The reading-room proper, which is in the west
■end of the building, is 67x74 feet, and divided by a low partition into two rooms, one for the female and the
-other for male visitors. There is, in addition to this, a newspaper and chess-room, on the second floor, over
, \e main entrance The departments devoted to newspapers and periodicals are believed to be better supplied
than those of any other library or reading-room in the country. On the first floor there are waiting and con-
versation-rooms, ladies' parlor, directors' and lecture-rooms. A gallery added in 1S75 gives accommodation
for 70,000 volumes.
The ciooranl jldine; standing on the southwest corner of Locust and Thirteenth Streets is that of the
Historical Societ r^vlvania, which was founded in 1825 by a number of Philadelphians, and which held
its first meetings ;,. ' '' the'American Philosophical Society, on Fifth and Chestnut Streets. In 1877
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
G5
the present building was erected aud taken possession of by the society, and it contains a fine and valuable col-
lection of original historical documents, curiosities, and more than twenty thousand volumes of books. In the
next Mock in which the society's building is, stands, on the corner of Locust and Broad Streets the Academy
' of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and
is a most useful institution. Immediately
opposite to this is the Philadelphia Li-
brary, an institution which was the suc-
cessor to " the first literary society in the
province," formed in 1728, with Benja-
min Franklin as the head, and organized
and founded in 1731. The meetings were
held in a small house located in Jones'
Alley, afterwards called Pewter Platter
Alley. From there a removal was made
to a room in the State House, Chestnut
Street below Sixth. In 1742 a charter
was granted by Thomas Penn, Proprie-
tary Governor. The institution afterwards
occupied the second floor of the Carpen-
ters' Hall Building, Chestnut Street below
Fourth, which place was rented (17 72)
for £36 per annum. At this period the
librarian received
■ 'mm
B^jinilfcs.
r-ss
■■ Ei
yj^g
>§mw
J. C. Lucas Building.
'-h collection numbered some three thousand five hundred volumes,
- membership of more than five hundred. Tn 1869 C
the munificent sum
of £o per year for
his services, out of
which he paid an
assistant/ In 1789
on Fifth and Library
Streets the founda-
tion - stone was laid
for a library build-
ing. The building,
with room for ten
thousand volumes,
was finished in 1791,
and in 1792, the
last work of adorn-
ment, a statue of
Benjamin Franklin
by Lazzarina, was
placed in a niche in
the front of the
building now demol-
ished. In 1792 the
library was enri' hed
by the gift of James
Logan, who pre-
sente 1 entire the
books of the I. h
| a grand t >tal of
Ri h left bi \ estate
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
amounting to nearly a million dollars, to the company, and the money was used by the executor in erecting on
the square fronting Broad and bounded by Christian, Carpenter, and Thirteenth Streets, a grand edifice, to be
devoted to library uses, and known as the RLdgway-Rush Library. There was a certain restriction in the will to
which the Philadelphia Library would not reconcile themselves, and in accordance with the intentions of the dona-
tor in case these restrictions should go unrespected, the library was opened as a free institution, and henceforth
' recognized as the Ridgway branch of the Philadelphia Library. The Library Company, not content with the
prospect of the new building through the munificence of Dr. Rush, and having an extensive building fund, deter-
mined in 1870 to inaugurate measures toward the erection of a suitable structure, and in 1879 the corner-stone
of the new buildinc was laid. The new structure, which is chiefly built of brick, although bearing marks of no
particular style of architecture, is pleasing to the eye, and although not seeming to resemble the old library,
was constructed iu the interior as regards arrangement after the style of the original building. The library is
rich in scarce books, etc., and the hours of admission are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Turning our attention north of Market Street the eye commands an uninterrupted view of the forest of
buildings stretching up to Bridesburg and Fraukford, and to the open country beyond. The principal streets
on the north of Market, and running from east to west, are Filbert, Commerce, Church, Arch, Cherry, Race,
Branch, New, Vine, Wood, Callowhill, Willow, Noble, Margaretta, Buttonwood, Spring Garden, Green, Mount
Vernon, Wallace, Melon, Fairmount Avenue, Olive, Brown, Parrish, Ogden, Poplar, Laurel, Beaver, George,
Girard Avenue, Stiles, Thompson, Seybert, Master, Jefferson, Oxford, Columbia Avenue, Montgomery Avenue,
Berks, Nnrris, Otis, Diamond, Susquehanna Avenue, Dauphin, York, Cumberland, Huntingdon, Lehigh Avenue,
Somerset, Cambria, Indiana, Clearfield, Alleghany, Westmoreland Avenue, Ontario, Tioga, Venango, Erie Ave-
nue, and Germantown Avenue. Close beside where we stand in the tower of the Public Buildings, and located
on the corner of Broad and Filbert Street (the latter running parallel with Market Street), is the New Masonic
Temple, one of the most elegant and costly buildings of its class to be found in the laud, and an illustration of
which, will be found in this work. Looking over an immense group of buildings the eye alights upon the tall
tower and spire of one of Philadelphia's most noted buildings. This is Christ Church, located on Second
Street, north of Market Street. The edifice of to-day, built between the years 1727 and 1754, was the succes-
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Dock Street, from Walnut Street.
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sor of a building erected on the simie site in 1695. The steeple of this church is one hundred and ninety-six
feet in height, and from it a splendid view is to be had. The bells in the high tower are said to be tlie oldest
on this side of the Atlantic. They were cast in London in 1754, aud when the Liberty Bell proclaimed the
birth of liberty these bells rang a merry peal. Washington worshipped in this church, and in the aisles of the
edifice and in the adjoining graveyard are buried many notable men. Franklin and his wife are buried in the
yard on the corner of Arch and Fifth Streets. A group of trees located several squares to the northwest of
this spot is a square named after that famous philosopher aud statesman, namely, Franklin Square, which con-
tains an area of seven acres and three roods. It was originally bounded by Race, Sixth, and Vine Streets. In
1741 Thomas Penn issued a warrant in favor of the German Reformed congregation for a portion of the
square on the northern side, one hundred and fifty feet in breadth east and west, and three hundred and six
feet north and south, to be used as a burying-ground for the congregation, for the price of £50, subject to a
quit rent of five shillings. The congregation occupied this ground for burial purposes for nearly a century.
The city of Philadelphia for a great portion of the time was protesting against such occupation, upon the
ground that William Penn granted the property free to the city, and that his descendants, when they issued
the patent, had no title. The decision of the Supreme Court confirmed these positions about the year 1836.
The congregation relinquished the use of the ground and removed some of the bodies, but the larger proportion
were allowed to remain. Improvements commenced by the planting of trees, sowing grass, and inclosin" the
ground in September, 1815. The street on the western boundary, now called Franklin Street, fifty feet wide,
was ordered to be opeued in 1819. The name of the square was changed to Franklin by resolution of Council
in 1825. A fine marble fountain stands in the centre of the square. The neighborhood east and north of this
was, prior to 1854, a separate district, known as the
NORTHERN LIBERTIES TOWNSHIP,
and is now the centre of much commerce and considerable manufacturing enterprises.
The " Liberties" was a term or name applied by William Penn to a certain tract of land ] v i n "■ north and
west of the original city of Philadelphia. It contained what was called " the liberty land of free lots," because
the proprietaries gave to the first purchasers of ground in the colony, according to the extent of their purchase,
a portion of the land within those limits free of price. The original idea of Penn, as stated elsewhere, w;^ to
lay out a great town of ten thousand acres. When the commissioners came to survey this space of ground it
was found somewhat difficult, and when Penn arrived, in 1682, be determined to divide the town into two
parts, one to be called the city and the other the "Liberties." The city contained about 1820 acres. The
Liberties extended north of Vine Street to the mouth of the Cohoquinoque Creek, or Pegg's Run, and up the
same so as to go around the land of Jurian Hartsfelder, which had already been granted away before Penn
came to the colony. There were also Swedish, Dutch and English grants of land made, before Penn came to
be the proprietary, that had to be respected, so that the liberty lands were very irregular in their boundaries,
and ran by various courses along the Cohocksink, Wissanoming, Tacony, "Wingohoeksing, and other streams,
and Gerniantown anil Bristol townships to the Schuylkill, over the same and out to Cobb's Creek, and down
the same and alon^ the west side of the Schuylkill to a point opposite Vine Street at the north citv line, and
along the same to the place of beginning This survey was made in 1682, and the Liberties contained on the
east side of the Schuylkill nearly 9162 acres ; west side, 7074 acres, 2 q., 17 p. ; total 16, 236 acres, 1 q., 20 p.
These liberty lands on the east side of the Schuylkill became a township nearly from the time of survey, and
were called the Northern Liberties, while the Western Liberties, beyond the Schuylkill, became a portion of the
township of Blockley. The territory between the Delaware and the Schuylkill was subsequently divided.
The western part was called Penn Township and the eastern part was sometimes called the Uninc rporati 1
Northern Liberties. Whenever so spoken of, the reference was to that portion of the township which had cot
been taken up by the formation of districts, and by the time of consolidation (1854) the area of the tow]
was very small, the districts of Northern Liberties, .Spring Garden, Kensington, Penn, Richmond, and the
Township (if Penn and the boroughs of Aramingo and Bridesburg having been carved out of it. In 185' the
township, or Unincorporated Northern Liberties was a space of land north of Kensington, west of Richmond
d Aramingo, and a portion of Fr.inkford, south of a portion of Oxford and Bristol townships, and ;ast of
enn Township. A part of it was west of Frankford road, and all ef it was east of the Gerniantown ro/>d.
OS ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
THE NORTHERN LIBERTIES DISTRICT,
as stated in the foregoing, was a portion of the Township of the Xorthern Liberties, and this district was the
first object of particular care by act of assembly of March 9, 1771, which provided for the appointment of
persons to regulate streets, direction of buildings, etc. By act of March 30, 179], the inhabitants of that
portion of Northern Liberties between Vine Street and Pegg's Run, and the middle of Fourth Street and the
Delaware River, were empowered to elect three commissioners to lay taxes for the purpose of lighting, watching
and establishing pumps within these bounds. On March 28, 1803, the legislature passel an act to incorporate
that part of the township of the Northern Liberties lying between the west side of Sixth Street and the river
Delaware, and between Vine Street and Cohocksink Creek. By the same act the corporation was created by
the title of '-the Commissioners and Inhabitants of the Incorporated District of the Northern Liberties." The
district was principally composed of a tract of land originally called Hartsfield. This was a title given in a pat-
ent and some maps to the ground granted March 25, 1676, to Jurian Hartsfelder. It included all the ground
bounded by the Delaware between Coakquenauque (Peggs's Run) and the Cohocksink Creeks, and extended
westward about as far as the line of Ridge road. In the tract was nearly the whole of the ground afterward
tho Northern Liberties, and a portion of Spring Garden and Penn districts. Hartsfelder sold a portion of this
property in 1679-80 to Hannah Salter, and another portion to Daniel Pegg in 1688-89, the latter having pre-
viously bought Hannah Salter's interest. "William Penn patented the whole Hartsfield tract to Daniel Pegg
in 1689.
PENN TOWNSHIP,
now a most populous and wealthy section of the city, at one time formed the western part of the Northern
Liberties Township, and in 1807 was formed a district township by order of the Court of Quarter Sessions. It
was north of Vine Street (the original northern boundary of the city), bounded on the east by Sixth Street to
the intersection of the road to Germantown, thence by the same north by west to the foot of Logan's Hill,,
southwest to the Township-line road, along the same to a point a short distance above Manheim Lane, then
over in a southwest direction to the Schuylkill, and down the same to Vine Street. Its greatest length was-
four miles; its greatest width three miles; its area 7680 acres. The districts of Spring Garden and Penn were
created out of this township, and it included portions of Rising Sun and Nicetown and Fort St. David's, after-
wards called Falls Village. It was traversed in a northwesterly direction by Ridge Avenue from Ninth and
Vine Streets, and northeastwardly from the Schuylkill, between F.iirmount and Lemon Hill, by Turner's Lane r
which ran into the Germantown road, and by Nicetown Lane, from the Ridge road below the Falls, over to
Nicetown, Germantown, and beyond.
The Penn district was that portion of the Northern Liberties which lay north of the north boundary line of
Spring Garden, between Delaware, Sixth Street, and the river Schuylkill, and between a line parallel with
Hickory Lane (now Fairmount Avenue), west of Sixth .Street as far as Broad Street, and then due west to the
Schuylkill, and along the same to a line parallel with, and at a distance of one hundred feet north of, Susque-
hanna Avenue, and thence to the middle of Sixth Street. It was created a district by act of February 26, 1844,
as '-the Commissioners and Inhabitants of the district of Penn." The
SPRING GARDEN
alluded to was a small settlement marked on Varle's Map of 1796, lying between Vine Street and Button wood
Lane, and a point on a line with Seventh Street (then unopened), and extending as far west as the Ridge road.
There was a street (now known as Franklin Street), which ran north from Vine Street across Callowhi]], and
stopped opposite a house half way between Callowhill Street and Buttonwood Lane. The street now known as-
Eighth Street (then called Garden Street) ran through the centre of the district, and the street then called
{', irden Street (now known as Spring Street) ran from Vine to Buttonwood. Charles Street ran from Callow-
hiil to Buttonwood. The district was incorporated March 22, 1813, as "the Commissioners and Inhabitants of
the District of Sprint; Garden." The original boundaries were Vine Street on the south; the middle of
Hickory Lane (afterward Coates Street, now Fairmount Avenue) on the north ; Broad Street on the west, ar '
the middle of Sixth Street on the east. O.i March 21, 1827, the district was enlarged by adding that part i
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
69
Penn township beginning at the middle of Sixth Street to a point 210 feet north of the north side of Poplar
Lane; thence northwest, parallel to the lane, at a distance of 200 feet from the latter, to the middle of Broad
Street; thence parellel with Vine Street to the river Schuylkill. The meaning of this was, that whilst the
upper boundary of the district took a course from Sixth Street west by north to Broad Street, the line beyond
the latter ran due east and west to the Schuylkill. It extended by the course
of that river to Vine Street, and along the latter to Broad, where it met the
old district line. By this addition the line of Spriug Garden was more than
doubled ; at the time it was annexed to the city in 1854," the area
O ^^^~ UtI ^.. of l ' ie t ' lstr ' ct was estimated to be eleven hundred acres.
'"yP&SZ-!- i2§^ -r'^A There are two theories as to the origin of the name Spring
derived from Spring Garden, the
-seat in that neighborhood, which
belonged to, and was for sale bv,
net. A better suggestion is that
it was derived from the Spring Gardens, an old-estab-
lished place of resort in London.
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RICHMOND
was another township embraced in the
Northern Liberties Township and
added to the city in 1854. It is some-
times called Fort Richmond, owing to
its fronting on the Delaware and being
the centre of large shipping interests,
especially of coal. Richmond derived
its name from two country-seats in the
neighborhood — the Richmond prop-
erty of the Roberts family, lying on
the Point road near the Delaware,
and Richmond Lodge, which in
1808-09 belonged to
the Fox family. It
was incorporated a
district on February
27, 1847, under the
title of "the Commis-
sioners and Inhabitants
of the district of Rich-
mond, in the county of
Philadelphia." It" ex-
tended along the Dela-
ware River to a point
some distance northwest of the upper end of Treaty (Petty V) Island; thence
northwest nearly to the point where Frankford Creek makes its most southerly
bend; thence southwest to "Westmoreland Street; northwest along the same to Emerald Street; southwest
along the latter to a lane running from Frankfoijd Turnpike to Nicetown Lane; along Frankford Lane to the
north boundary of Kensington; and down the same to Gunner's Run, and along that stream to the Delaware
River. The area of the Richmond district was 1163 acres, and within this region are many extensive manu-
facturing concerns of various nature, and particularly those engaged in the different branches of the textile
industry. To the northwest of Richmond is another large manufacturing section of the city, and formerly a
district township. This is
Mutual Life Insurance Building.
70
ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
KENSINGTON,
which was also at one time a portion of the township of the Northern Liberties, which lay between the Cohock-
sink Creek and Gunner's Run, in the neighborhood of the road to Frankford, and between that' road and the
Delaware River. It was originally known as Shakamaxon, an Indian village, which is called on Lind?trom's
Map '• Kackamensi," and in old deeds " Saeharuexin." It was a tract of land lying on the river Delaware above
Hartafield, subsequently a part of Northern Liberties. Shakamaxon was known as a town before Nov. 12, 1678,
South Broad Street.
when Lawrence Cock made a grant of three hundred acres. In the deed it is stated that the whole tract of
land surveyed at Shakamaxon was eighteen hundred acres, of which Lawrence Cock, Moens Cock, Gunner
Rambo, and Michael Neilson were owners. Henry says that Shakamaxon means a "place of evil." It began to
grow into a settlement soon after the village of the Northern Liberties felt an increase of population. Kensing-
ton then was a scattered region of streets running parallel with the Delaware from southwest to northeast, and
crossed by others from southeast to northwest. It was inhabited principally by fishermen and ship carpenters.
Ou March G, 1820, the legislature created a new corporation, called "Commissioners and Inhabitants of the
Kensington district of the Northern Liberties." Their jurisdiction extended over the ground which commenced
at the Cohocksink Creek and the Northern Liberties line, along the river Delaware to the south line of Gibson's
land, and thence along that line to Gunner's Creek, and across to the south line of the land of the Norris' estate ;
then along the same, crossing Frankford road to the Germantown road, down the eastwardly side of the latter to
the middle of Sixth Street, then along said street to the line of the Northern Liberties, which touched Sixth Street
at Cohocksink Creek, and then along that creek to the place of beginning. The name is derived from Ken-
sin ;ton, town and parish of Middlesex, England, and a western suburb of the city of London.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES. 71
ARAMINGO BOROUGH.
As already stated elsewhere in these pages, Aramingo, through which runs the Aramingo Canal, connecting
Frankford Creek with the Delaware, was a borough created out of the township of the Northern Liberties, and
was incorporated April 11, 1S50. It was shaped something like a broad V reversed. It was bounded on the
northeast by a portion of the borough of Bridesburg and the Frankford Creek, which divided it from a portion
of Oxford township and Frankford ; on the northwest the L T nincorporared Northern Liberties and the district
of the Northern Liberties were boundaries, the latter partly on the southwest, and Richmond district on the
southeast and southwest. The name is an abbreviation and alteration from the Indian name of the stream adja-
cent, called, by the Swedes and English, Gunner's Run. The original name was Tumanaranaming, the meaning
of which is now not known. By cutting off a portion of the head and tail of the name and omitting two letters
in the centre and adding an " o," the word " Aramingo" was fabricated. Farther to the northeast is what is
still known as
BRIDESBURG,
a busy manufacturing centre. It was a village, prior to its annexation to the city, located south of Frankford
Creek, and upon a tract of laud at one time belonging to Point-no-Point on the Delaware. It took its name
from Joseph Kiikbride, who for many years was land-owner there and proprietor of a ferry over Frankford
Creek, to whom the legislature gave the right to build a bridge and receive toll for passage over the same by
act March 20, 1811. On April 1, 1833, the county of Philadelphia bought the Kiikbride bridge and two and
■a half acres of lane for §5500. Kirkbridesburgh was considered too long a name for convenient use, and a
shorter one was adopted Bridesburg was incorporated asa borough on April 1, 1848.
THE BYBERRY
section of the city was at one period a township in the extreme northeastern part of the county of Philadelphia ;
bounded on the east and northeast by Poqucssing Creek and Bucks County, on the northwest by Montgomery
County; and on the west and southwest by the township of Moreland. Its greatest length was estimated at five
miles; its greatest breadth, two and one half miles; its area, 4700 acres. The township was settled by a few
Swedes previous to the year 1675, and in that year by four brothers, Nathaniel, Thomas, Daniel, and Wil-
liam Walton, who were all young and single men. They had arrived at New Castle from England early in that
year, and, having prospected the land in the neighborho od of the Delaware, chose the country near Poqucssing
Creek and settled there. They gave to it the name of Byberry, in honor of their native town, near Bristol,
England. They were joined, after the arrival of the ship " Welcome," in 1682, by Giles and Joseph Knight,
John Carver, John Heart, Richard Collett, and their families and others. The township of Byberry was estab-
lished at a verv early date after the coming of Penn. It contained very few villages at the time of considera-
tion in 1854, and was the most rural of all the townships in Philadelphia county. Byberry Cross-roads, once
called Plumbsoek and Knightsville, were the principal villages.
WHITE HALL
The groups of buildings seen beyond Bridesburg, and northwest of that place, was formerly the borough
of Whiti' Hall. The boundary of the borough extended westward from the huge building, or rather cluster of
buildings, that stand over by the side of Frankford Creek, and which form the United States Arsenal, and the
town lay in the bend made by the creek and Little Tacony and adjoined Frankford. The borough was situate
in the old township of Tacony, and in the later township of the Northern Liberties. It was incorpoiated as a
borough on April 9, 1849, and remained so until it was absorbed by the city in 1S54.
TACONY.
Toaconing or Toaconick, was a small township laid down on Holme's map of 1CS3-84, situate in the bend
between the river Delaware, Wissonoming Creek on the northeast, and Frankford Creek and Little Tacony
Creek on the south and west. It lay east of the town of Frankford, and at an early date was incorporated in
72 ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
Oxford township. The name was derived from Tekene, and means " wood" or "an uninhabited place. The
tract lying over to the west of what was Byberry township was
MORELAND MANOR,
located on a branch of Moquessing Creek. The manor consisted of 0815 acres, and was granted by William
Penn, by warrant of November 5, 1682--83, and by patent of August, 1684, to Nicholas More. It was in the most
northern portion of the county of Philadelphia, in the neighborhood of the Delaware, and lay to the west of
By berry township. It extended over into Bucks County, and was divided into two townships, one in each
county, and each called Moreland. The size of Moreland township in Philadelphia County was five miles, its
greatest length; two miles its greatest width; area, 3720 acres. The principal village was Smithtield or Pleas-
antville. afterward called Somerton, which was partly in Moreland and partly in Byberry. Adjoining Moreland
and Byberry on the south was the
TOWNSHIP OF DUBLIN,
commonly called Lower Dublin. It. extended southeast Dearly in parallel line to Poquessing Creek and the
Delaware River. Bustleton, Fox Chase, and Holmesburg were in this township. It was five miles at the great-
est length; three miles in breadth; area, 9509 acres. This township was frequently called Lower Dublin to
distinguish it from another Dublin township, formerly in Philadelphia County, but not in Montgomery County,
and there called Upper Dublin. This township was one of the first created in Philadelphia County, but the
date is not known.
DELAWARE
was a township formed out of a portion of Dublin township in 1853. Its inhabitants voted at one geueral
election. Its officers were superseded in the next year by consolidation. All the mills, churches, dwellings,
and streets grouped to the west of White Hall, and intersected by the Little Tacony Creek and the line of the
Pennsylvania Railroad form the great manufacturing district of
FRANKFORD.
It was formerly located in the lower part of the township of Oxford, and must have been founded at a
verv early date — -almost as soon as the village of Germantown. Its name is mentioned in a discussion before
the provincial council in 1687 between Thomas Fairman aud Robert Jeffs, concerning a piece of property.
The name of the village was undoubtedly derived from the title of the Franckfort Company, which took up
ground there. This village was incorporated into a borough by act of March 2, 1S00. By act of April 4, 1831,
the boundaries of the borough were extended. The borough was then five miles out of the city, and was early
a manufacturing town, possessing excellent and amply water-power. The Franckfort Company was composed
of a number of Germans in the old country, and of the eight original stockholders of this company in 16S2
nearly all were Mistics, or Mennonites, or Quaker converts made by William Penn during his visit in 1677.
Thomas Parsons was the first to build a grist-mill here in 1698, and long afterwards the village consisted mainly
of one long, broad street. During the Revolution both the English and American forces came out here on
foraging expeditions, and there were frequent skirmishes in the village and neighborhood between detachments
of the two armies. There are now many important manufacturing concerns here engaged in the production of
woollen goods, prints, hardware, carpets, chemicals, etc. In 1S50 Frankford borough contained 5346 inhabi-
tants, and four years later became a part of the municipality of Philadelphia. The cluster of buildings to
which we have referred, and which are known as Frankford Arsenal, is not in Frankford at all, but in Brides-
burg. Scattered all about are great piles of shells, cannons, mortars, and other instruments of death, but they
have a peaceful look. The Arsenal is splendidly equipped for making nearly everything required in war, but
only about one hundred men are now employed in its shops, and they make cartridges, fusees, and friction-
primers. The cartridges are made for the regular army as well as for the militia. There is a large gun foun-
dry on the grounds, but it is not used, and only a slight part of the resources of the establishment is utilized.
The Arsenal grounds are attractively laid out, and contain many roomy old buildings. Imbedded in the wall
of one of them are two cannon, bearing the date 1748, which an inscription says were surrendered at Saratoga
during the Revolution. The Arsenal was built soon after the war of 1812, and Lafayette visited during hi
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73
trip to tliis country in 1825, but there arc not many visitors nowadays. It is but three or four minutes' walk
from the Bridesburg station on the Pennsylvania Railroad's New York line, and is well worth a visit
On the edge of Frankford is the handsomely laid-out Jewish cemetery, and to the northwest of this is the
more extensive and equally well cared for Cedar Hill Cemetery, located on the Bristol turnpike, whi.h
leads to
BRISTOL.
This was formerly a separate township at the northern end of Philadelphia County, at the intersection of
the angle which runs down from the extreme point of the city boundary and Montgomery County. It was of
irreguiar form and was bounded on the northwest by a portion of Springfield township, Montgomery County ;
on the northeast by Cheltenham, Montgomery County. It extended along the latter to Oxford township, but
was bounded mainly on the ea.>t by Taoony Creek, on the south partly by Winghocking and the Township of
the Northern Liberties, and on the west and southwest by Germantown township. The old York road ran
through it to Brauchtown and Milestowu and thence to Buck's County. The greatest length of the township
Delaware River, below South Street.
was five and a half miles ; greatest breadth, three miles ; area, 56.50 acres. The time of the formation of the
township is unknown, but it takes date at an early period. The name is derived from the city of Bristu!, in
Enjrland. To the right of Bri.-tul is the district known as
OXFORD,
which was a township running from the county line in a southeastern direction to the Delaware River, and
along the same southwest of the Frankford Creek, and up the same northwardly to Tacony Creek, which it
followed until it reached the county line near where the northwestern boundary joined it. Frankford, White
Hall, Fox Chase, Cedar Grove, and Volunteer Town were in this township, and it also took in a former town-
ship of Tacony. Its greatest length was three miles; its greatest breadth, four miles; its area, 7080 acres.
This was one of the earliest townships established. The name is supposed to have been derived from the city
of Oxford, in England. The township was surrounded by the waters of the Delaware and Frankford Creek on
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two sides, and was traversed by the Little Tacony and Sissamoeksink (Wissanoming), or Little Wahauk
Creek.
The whole of Oxford and of the various aforenamed townships, now an integral part of the city, are
largely devoted to manufacturing pursuits,as the numerous large mills, tall chimneys, and tall columns of smoke
indicate. Here dwell a large portion of the industrial classes of the city ; and the long rows of neat, tidy-
looking cottages are of a character that few other cities in the country can show the like of as the abodes of
workmen and their families. Church steeples and spires are prominent here and there above the numerous
buildings' tops, the green branches of trees peep out at intervals, and the external aspect of the whole region is
one of progress, prosperity, and contentment. But now let us for a brief period turn to the north window of
the tower in which we are standing, and take a view of North Broad Street and of those sections of the city
lying on each side of it.
NORTH STREET
is a noble thoroughfare, 113 feet in width, as straight as an arrow and extending northward as far as the eye
can carry and until it is lost to vision beyond the city's lines in Montgomery County. Away in the distance
on our right, and framed in by the boundary line of Montgomery County on the north, Tacony Creek ou the
west, Frankford Creek and Frankford on the south, and Little Tacony Creek on the east, are the districts of
Voluntcertown, Five Points, Cedar Grove, Crescentville. Bordering on bends of Frankford and Tacony Creeks
are two adjoining places of sepulture — the Mount Auburn Cemetery and the K. of P. Greenwood Cemetery,
and immediately north of the former is the Friends' Lunatic Asvlum, a most useful and well-manaered institu-
tion. To the left of Tacony Creek and bounded by that stream, and by the Wingohocking Creek on the south
and west, are the Nortkwood Cemetery and the thriving districts of Pittsville, Godfrey, Milestown, Somerville,
Branchtown, Fern Rock, McCartersville, OIney, Fentonville, and part of Germantown. To the left, and
bounded on the south by Roberts and Wissahickon Avenues and on the west by the Wissahickon Creek lies
Germantown and Mount Pleasant, Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill on the north, these districts comprising the
Twenty-second Ward of the city. Through the centre of Germantown, Mount Pleasant, and Mount Airy, and
extending from Front and Laurel Streets on the bank of the Delaware right up to the county boundary line,
runs Germantown Avenue, one of the most noted thoroughfares in the city.
GERMANTOWN
was, prior to its annexation in 1854 to the city, the most populous and prosperous of the many beautiful and
flourishing suburbs of Philadelphia. The district, with the outlying villages, had in 1880 a population of
31, 70S. These comprise a great part of the wealth and culture which enter into the composition of Philadel-
phia's social world, ft has excellent and ample transportation facilities, and is a favorite residence for business
men, as well as for gentlemen of wealth and leisure. The district is a diversified inclined plane from the Logan
property below Fisher's Lane to Mount Airy, and many old stone houses still show how firmly the pioneers
built their abodes. Germantown settlement was located in what was first called German township, and after-
wards Germantown township, which was laid out by virtue of three warrants: eighth month, October 12, 1683,
for 6000 acres, to Francis Daniel Pastorius, for the German and L>utch purchasers; twelfth month, February
13, 16S:V34, to Francis Daniel Pastorius, for 200 acres; second month, April 25, 1684, to Jurian Hartsfelder,
for 150 acres. The first purchasers of Frankford in Germany were Jacobus van der Walle, Johan Jacob
Schutz, Johan Wilhelm Uberfeld, Daniel Behagel, George Strauss, Jan Leureiss, Abram Hasevoet. Among
them were divided 2075 acres. The same quantity was divided among the first purchasers of Crcfelt in Ger-
many, namely: Jacob Telner, Jan Strcpers, Dirk Sijyuan, Ganert Reniks, Lenard Artes, Jacob Isaacs. The
township was divided into settlements, called Germantown, Cresheim, Sommerhausen and Crcfelt. These Ger-
mans were from the palatinates of Cresheim and Crefelt, many of them having become Friends through the
preaching of William Penn i:i Germany. The greatest length of the German township was five and one half
miles; the greatest breadth, two miles; area, 7040 acres. This township was bounded on the northwest and
northeast by Springfield township, Montgomery County; on the northeast and east partly by Bristol township;
on the southeast by Penn township and Roxborough. Within the German township were the settlements
known as Germantown, Cresheim (afterwards Mount Airy), Sommerhausen (called at a later period Chestnut
Hill) and Crefelt, a rural section north of Chestnut Hill. Germantown settlement was commenced by l^s.
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f ,--'<' 1682;
torius October 21, lo>.">. On August 12, 16S9, William Penn at London signed a charter constituting smue of
the inhabitants a corporation by the name of "the bailiff, burgesses, ami commonalty of German towne, in the
county of Philadelphia, in the province of Pennsylvania." Francis Daniel Pastorius was the first bailiff, Jacob
Telncr, Dirck Isaacs Opdegraaf, Herman Isaacs Opdegraaf, and Tennis Coender were burgesses, besides
six committee-men. They had authority to hold " the general court of the corporation of Germantown," to
make laws for the government of the settlement, and to hold a court of record. This court went into opera-
tion in 1690, and continued its session for sixteen years. The seal of the court bore the impression of a trefoil,
with the motto, " Vinum, linum el textrinum" (wine, flax and cloth). Sometimes, to distinguish Germantown
from the upper portion of German township, outside of the borough, the township portion was called Upper
Germantown. Pastorius is pleasantly described by Whittier, in the "Pennsylvania Pilgrim," as the founder of
Germantown. The situation of Germantown has been regarded as most picturesque. It occupies a grand
slope of country, extending from the old Logan estate below Fisher's Lane, between two and three miles in
a northwestern direction to Mount Airy. This in-
clined plane is remarkably diversified with greater and
less elevations, separated by ravines that begin near the
Germantown Avenue, or Main Street, that widen into
little vales that deepen as they go, until those on the
south combine with the beautiful vales that extend
down to Delaware River, while those on the west
soon terminate in the Wissahickon, the western boun-
dary of the slope, and help to form the scenes of en-
chanting beauty and loveliness of that world-renowned
drive in Fairmount Tark. These ravines are crossed
by streams of water, supplied by multitudinous springs,
constitutingthe most perfectly natural drainage possible.
The town of Germantown comprised between five and
six thousand acres, and in the early days had no rec-
ognized community, except during the period of about
fifteen vears, commencing in 1691, Pastorius himself
being the bailiff. The town lost its charter because
the religious scruples of the people would not permit
them to take the oath of qualification for office. In
1735 the first type foundry in the country was founded --
here by Christopher Sower, who began in 1739 the
publication of a quarterly newspaper, for which he
manufactured his own type and ink. In 17-13 he
issued an edition of a quarto German Bible, the first
published in this country. His son continued the business and greatly enlarged it, publishing many books,
in addition to two editions of the Dible. The newspaper became a monthly, and as the stirring times of the
Revolution approached it was issued weekly, obtaining a circulation of some twelve thousand, anil it became a
power in the land. The early Gerinantown residents were distinguished for the interest they took in educa-
tional matters, and they built a commodious building, which they called the Union School House. This stood
on Bensill's Lane, now School Lane. It was both a German and English school, and at first had seventv Ger-
man and sixty English pupils. It was liberally supported, ^nd in 17S6 was chartered by the Legislature as the
Public School of Germantown, but for sixty years or more had been known as the Germantown Academy, and
as such had considerable celebrity. It is still the object of the deepest interest and pride of the citizens, main
of whom have been educated here.
At the time of the Revolution the village of Germantown consisted of a single string of houses, about two
miles long, built on both sides of the public road, which ascended over rolling hills to Chestnut Hill, there-
branching in one direction towards Reading, and in the other towards Bethlehem. The houses were originally
w, substantial structures, with steep roofs and projecting eaves. They stood detached from each other, each
ith its enclosures, gardens, fences, palings, or walls around it, and in the rear cultivated orchards and fields.
Penn Treaty Stone.
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During the Revolution Germantown was the scene of a tight between the contending military hosts.
From Chestnut Hill to Waglee's Hill, the northern and southern extremities of the Germantown settlement,
and of the field of action between the Americans under W ashington and the English under Lord Howe in 1777.
The distance along the Skippack road (for so the street was called) is between two and three miles. Southeast
of Watrlee's Hill is Stanton, the houses built by James Logan, where Howe had his headquarters at this time.
Between the Skippack road and the Schuylkill, parallel to both in fact, crossing the Wissahickon at its mouth,
catting the road at Barren Hill, and near the Germantown road as the two approached the city, was Manatawny,
or Rido-e road, then a rough, wild country. Nearly parallel to the Skippack road, but diverting from it and
from each other as they extended northward, were the old York and the Limekiln roads, the latter at Luken's
Mill turning southwest and cutting the Skippack road at right angles, and under the name of Church Lane at
the German Reformed church at Germantown, the former passing to the east of Nagle's Hill and Stanton.
Fisher's Lane, running east from the Summit to Nagle's Hill, joined the Skippack to the old York road. The
Church Lane, west of Skippack, becomes the School House Lane, and extends to the Ridge road and the
Schuylkill. A quarter of a mile southeast of this Church Lane, at the Market House, Shoemaker's Lane cuts
the Skippack road at rigllt angles. The east branch runs to the old York road, the west branch to the
Rid'jje road. A quarter of a mile west of Church and School House Lanes another lane cuts the Skippack
road once more at ri^ht angles, the eastern section being called Bristol or Meeting House road, the western the
Rittenhouse (or Paper Mill) road. Northwest of this road stood the Mennonite Meeting House; north of it
ao'ain, on the same side of the main road, was Chew's house, a fine, large, stone mansion, with extensive out-
buildings. Beyond it the Lutheran Church, then Beggarstown, Mount Airy, Cresheim Creek, and so on to Chest-
nut Hill. Such in short was the general topography of Germantown as it was in October, 1777. On the west
of the village the land rolled away to the high place of the Wissahickon at its confluence with the Schuylkill,
givino- protection to Howe's left wing. The ground on the east, cut up by the Wingohocken and other streams
running into the Delaware, defended his right wing from attack. The British army, in fact, lay encamped in
order of battle on the original line of the School House and Church Lanes at right angles to the Skippack road,
its centre resting on that road at the Market House, its left at Robeson's house, and behind the Wissahickon
were the Ridge road crosses it, its right on Luken's mill and behind Kelly's Hill. The position was a strong
one, and it covered all the approaches to Philadelphia by the peninsula, between the Delaware and Schuylkill.
Washington on September 29th marched from Pennypacker's Mill down to the Skippack, and on October
2d to Worcester township. The object was to surprise Howe, and that object was successfully accomplished.
The strategy was good, but the battle was lost by bad tactics on the field. The Americans were met by a
strong force, and some of the former began to retreat. Exactly when, or with whom, the retreat began has
not been ascertained. There are conflicting statements in the several accounts of the buttle. The retreat was
slow. It was made general by the orders of Washington, who sent his couriers to call off every division, and
all of the cannon were brought away, though none of the guns from which the enemy had been driven were
carried off. The pursuit was not long. The disordered ranks were restored in a great measure in the presence
of the enemv, who ceased to follow at all. The army retired behind the Perkiomen, and Washington returned
that night to Pennvpacker's Mill. The loss in this battle was not excessive when we consider the extent and
time of the engagement. The chroniclers of the time disagree as to the exact time the battle lasted, but one
says it lasted two hours and forty minutes. The British had 70 killed, 450 wounded, and 14 missing. The
Americans: Officers killed, 25; wounded, 102; missing, 102; militia officers, 3 killed; 4 wounded; rank
and file — killed, 152; wounded, 521; prisoners — 54 officers, 346 men. The Americans were mortified at
the result of the battle, yet it encouraged them. In Europe it occasioned a sensation, since no one dreamed of
an American army of equal numbers taking the offensive against British regulars. Washington reported that
his troops retreated when victory was declaring itself in their favor, and that he could not account for them not
improving " this happy opportunity" other than the extreme haziness of the weather. Howe subsequently
built a strong chain of fortifications across the peninsula on the lines marked out by Putnam for the American
defence prior to the battle of Trenton, and then, perhaps, begun, but never completed. As soon as these lines
were defensible, Gen. Howe withdrew his army from Germantown, and took up his position in the city, thus
contracting his defences, and set ting free a large force with which to operate against the American fortifications
and obstructions. Such is the account of the battle as described by a local historian.
Germantown in 1700 had a mile of its main street lined on each side with beech trees, in full beam
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and each bouse had a fine garden. During the prevalence of yellow fever in Philadelphia in 1703 the salubrity
and healthfulness of Germantown was much prized, and no case of that terrible disease was ever known to
originate here. The members of the national and State governments made Germantown their place of retreat,
and for a time the United States Dank was located here. The academy was offered to Congress and the State
Legislature for meeting purposes, and for a time was occupied by two of the banks of Philadelphia. After the
removal of the national government to Washington, and the withdrawal of t lie distinguished men who had
become accustomed to make this their place of residence, Germantown became isolated and exclusive for a long
period.
Arch Street, west of Thirteenth Street.
The introduction of manufacturing establishments, especially of hosiery and fine woollen goods, led to a
rapid growth of the population. There is now great wealth and considerable industrial enterprise in this sec-
tion. There are many old, quaint colonial buildings in the locality, as well as numerous elegant modern man-
sions of artistic architecture. Improvements and changes are continuously going on. Some of the old churches
of rather quaker plainness have given place in many cases to large and commodious structures, adorned ac-
cording to the style and taste of modern church architecture. Everywhere there is evidence of thrift, enter-
prise, and increasing wealth, contributing to the comfort, ease, and enjoyment of the people. When German-
town was annexed to the city in 185-1, its population was about seven thousand. Germantown's aristocratic
and fashionable neighbor,
ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
CHESTNUT HILL,
was also the scene of several skirmishes during the Revolutionary era. On December 3, 1776, Gen. Howe
marched out of Philadelphia with an army fifteen thousand strong, and at eight o'clock in the morning of the
4th arrived at Chestnut Hill, three miles below where the American army was encamped. Several detach-
ments of the American army were sent out, and several skirmishes took place with a few casualties. Howe
drew up his army for battle, with the right resting on the Skippack road and Chestnut Hill, the left on the
Wissahickon — a strong defensive line. On Saturday night, December 6, Howe moved towards the York road,
on the American left. The Americans sent out two or three brigades on a skirmishing expedition. AtEdgehill
there was a spirited brush with the enemy, in which each lost about twenty killed and wounded. On the Sth Howe
manoeuvred about in an apparently indefinite fashion until that night, when, kindling up his camp-fires brightly, he
marched silently back to Philadelphia, thus declining the battle Washington had offered him to accept upon his own
terms. On their march to the city the British burned the Rising Sun Tavern in Germantown and also a farm-
house standing between the tavern and the city. Washington was surprised at Howe's prompt retreat, for his
officers had boasted that they were going to drive " Mr." Washington " over the blue mountains." Howe and
his officers were mortified and said very little of the march to Chestnut Hill and back again, an expedition
which cost the British a loss of two hundred in killed and prisoners.
Chestnut Hill lies on the border of Montgomery County, and is now a favorite place of suburban residence
in a hilly country, where the views are exceedingly beautiful. It is the northern aristocratic section of the
city : its high elevation, the purity of its air, its charming scenery, and its convenience of access from the cen-
tral parts of the city combine to make it a very desirable suburb for the homes of very wealthy citizens. The
mansions which abound here are architecturally rich and show much taste. South of Chestnut Hill, and con-
fined on three sides by the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek, is the beautiful suburban residential dis-
trict of Roxborough and the important manufacturing centre of
MANAYUNK.
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The latter place, formerly a distinct town, was, prior to its annexation in ls.'.i to the city, seven miles
distant from Philadelphia. It lies on a declivity of the hills which rise near the margin of the river Schuylkill,
and is not laid out with much regularity, a number of handsome residences and churches occupying the higher
parts of the district, which is the seat of extensive manufactures of cotton, woollen, paper, etc., ami tin i are
many rolling' mills and other industrial establishments. Manayunk is an Indian name which means, according
to Henry, "our place of drinking," ami has been applied to the Schuylkill River. The original name was Flat
Rock, from a peculiar fiat rock lying on the lower side of the bridge, which was subsequently called Fiat Rock
Bridge. The settlement had its origin from the construction of the dam, canal, and locks there by the Schuyl-
kill Navigation Company. These works were finished about the end of the year 1818, and, the water-power
being extensive, the Navigation Company sought for lessee's of the power for use in mills and factories. Captain
John Towers was the first lessee of the water-power, one hundred inches, April 10, 1819, and he built a mill at
Flat Rock. About the same time Silas Levering built the first hotel in the place. In 1820 Charles V. Hag-
ner was the second person who bought a water-right and erected an oil-mill. After that purchases of water-
power and the erection of mills and factories increased greatly, and the place became famous as a manufactur
ing village. After a time the inhabitants became dissatisfied with the name Flat Rock, and held meetings on
the subject. On such an occasion, some time in May or June, 1824, it was resolved to adopt for the place one
of the names of the river Schuylkill, and from that time the village was known as Manayunk. The borough
of Manayunk was incorporated June 11, 1840, and became part and parcel of the city of Philadelphia. Nearer
to us, on the east of Manayunk, and embracing the entire area, fringed by Wissahickon and Roberts Avenues
on the north, the long, winding Ridge Avenue on the -.vest, Montgomery Avenue on the south, and Germantown
Avenue on the east, is the wealthy and prosperous v n known as
WARD TWENTY-EIGHT,
which embraces many of what were formerly villages, such as Tioga, Rising Sun, Nicetown, etc., on the out-
skirts of the city numerous public institutions and elegant residences. The drives afforded by Broad Street,
Germantown Avenue, Ridge Avenue, and other thoroughfares in this section, are favorites with owners of
"fashionable turnouts" and " high steppers." To the extreme right, lodged between two fork-like streets,
both bearing the name of Indian Queen Lane, is the Philadelphia Schuetzen Park, a handsomely laid out and
much appreciated " breathing spot." To the right, and south of it and bordering on Alleghany Avenue, is
another of those open, health-giving places for which Philadelphia is noted, and which William Penn wisely
provided at the outset the city should have. The ward contains seven cemeteries, and on its divisional lines are
two others, the latter being Fairhill Cemetery ci the east side of Germantown Avenue, ami Laurel Ili'I Ceme-
tery, lying between Ridge Avenue and the Schuylkill River. Near the latter cemetery are Mt. Peace and Mt.
Vernon Cemeteries, connecting, and the Lehigh Avenue separates these from the German Lutheran Ceini tery.
The large sheet of water seen near these is the Cambria Reservoir. Three of the other cemeterii s are connected
and stand on Ridge and Islington Avenues. These arc Glenwood, Odd Fellows' and Mechanics' Cemeteries,
and east of this, and stretching across Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets and Berks and Norris Streets, i-. the
spacious Monument Cemetery. The large building standing between Twenty-first and Twenty -second
Streets, and between Lehigh and Huntingdon Avenues, is the Municipal Hospital, a time honored institution,
which, it is likely, will ere long be removed to some other section of the city. The hospital, while tilling a
field of usefulness and humanity, has long acted as a bar to improvements in that part of the city, but recently
building operations have begun on all sides of it, and it is only a question of a short time before the neighbor-
hood will be built up solidly. The Lehigh Avenue Passenger Railway Company is anxious to open its line,
which runs ju-t north of the hospital, ami a short distance to the south the Pennsylvania Railroad Company is
preparing to carry Twenty second Street under its tracks. This will open up a large tract of land near the
hospital. To the east several manufacturing establishments have recently been erected, and on the west the
"Swampoodle" district is adding to ; ts residences.
The hospital and its grounds, wivh the dog-pound, Potter's Field, and other peculiar public institutions
cover several acres of land which the city could sell at a verv handsome profit. The monc^ secured would
more than suffice to erect another hospital in some locality where it would be less objectionable. The taxes
that would be secured by the sale and improvement of the property would also be very considerable.
SO ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
As it stands to-day, the hospital retards the growth of the Twenth-eighth Ward. It is in a part of the
city with excellent rapid transit facilities, and which would be rapidly developed if the hospital was removed.
At the intersection of Broad Street and Huntingdon Avenue, where flags are flying, is the ground of the
Philadelphia Base Ball Club, and for extent, elegance of buildings, and completeness of appointments have
no superior in the land. This elegant park was inaugurated on April 30, 1887, by a game between the
" Philies," as the club is called, and the New York Club. Tbe situation is a most excellent one, and the trans-
portation facilities between it and all parts of the city are most admirable and ample.
All over the ward church spires are seen, and here and there new ecclesiastical structures are seen arising.
One of these is the new St. Simeon's Protestant Episcopal Church soon to be erected at the intersection of
Ninth Street, Lehigh Avenue, and Hutchinson Street as a memorial to the late Bishop Stevens. The church,
when finished, will be one of the most imposing edifices in the northern section, or, for that matter, in the
entire city. The style of the architecture is pure English decorated Gothic. There will be in the group three
buildings in all, these being the church proper, a parish building, and a rectory. The main building will have a
stone clere-story carried on the stone columns. The interior will be apportioned off into a nave, aisles, tran-
septs, chancel, sacristy, and vestry room. A handsome window of tracery design pierces the eastern end of the
chancel, which latter faces toward the East. On the northern side of the chancel is located the organ chamber.
The rectory will be built upon a lot facing the south side of Ninth Street, and will be of stone corresponding in
character to that used in construction of the church. The vestry room and sacristy will form the connection
between the church and the rectory. In the parish building there will be accommodations for the Sunday School,
guilds, and other societies associated with the church. In the same building will be coutained a residence for
the sexton and a large, commodious, and completely equipped gymnasium. The parish building faces on
Hutchinson Street aud Lehigh Avenue. The entire group of buildings incloses the three sides of a rectangle,
leaving in the centre a spacious court-yard, and permitting of the free access of light on all sides. All of the
buildings will be constructed of a light-colored stone, the exact description of which has not as yet been de-
termined upon. The roof of the church will be of open construction of yellow pine timber. Mr. Frank Wat-
son is the architect.
Another ecclesiastical edifice that is now being reared is the new Universalist Church of the Messiah, the
corner-stone of which was recently laid at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue. The
congregation has for years worshipped at the church on Locust Street, below Broad. The corner-stone was laid
at the base of the tower on the Montgomery Avenue side, and was sprinkled with water brought from the river
Jordan. The price paid for the site was §55,000. The foundations and first floor are now well under way, and
the church will be finished in the fall. The chapel and church parlors will cost §60,000. The cost of the
church building is not yet settled. It will be constructed of Avondale stone, and will be of pure Gothic archi-
tecture. The congregation now numbers three hundred and forty, and is growing rapidly. When completed
the church will seat one thousand persons and the chapel six hundred.
Another church in course of erection is the new Grace Baptist Temple at the southeast corner of Broad
and Berks Streets, and which is to cost §150,000. The building now occupied by the church at Berks and
Mervine Streets has been sold to the Temple College for §70,000, of which §^0,000 was paid in cash, the
church taking the remaining §50,000 in stock of the college, which was recently founded by Mr. Conwell, but
is unsectarian in its nature.
A piece of historic ground in this section of the city is soon to be covered by a new freight-yard of the
Philadelphia &: Beading Railroad Company. The land is eight acres in extent, and lies between Lehigh
Avenue and Cumberland Street and Thirteenth and Broad Streets, a portion of which was at one time occu-
pied as the Oakdale Park. Recently the company began the necessary grading, and on a portion of it have
already laid temporary tracks for freight cars. When the work is completed the yard will have a frontage on
Thirteenth Street of 1057 feet 6 inches, and on Lehigh Avenue of 525 feet. Nineteen tracks are to be laid the
full length of the yard, which will be capable of holding 030 eight-whee'ed freight cars, the largest that are
run. The driveways between the tracks are to be 40 feet, and to paved with Belgian blocks. There will be
an entrance for wagons on Cumberland Street and a number of others en Lehigh Avenue. The freight-house
will be situated in the northwest corner and front on Broad Street. It will be a handsome and substantial
brict structure, 100 feet long and 40 feet wide, and so arranged that it can be extended to a length of 300 feet
as soon as the business of the locality increases sufficiently to warrant its being done. The grading of the lot
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and the necessary cutting down of the remaining trees on the ground destroy the last living associations con-
uecti J with the work of Bernard McMahon, who established in that place ;i botanic garden that was in it 3 day
famous. Tin' house in which he lived was torn down some tivffe ago to make wav for a street, and nothing
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now remains but an old building, which is believed to have been usee" by him as a seed storage warden
Among the trees standing up to a recent, date were .some fine osage orange, these being, it is supposed, from
the first seed gathered in the fai is Lewis and Clark expedition across the continent in the early part of the
century. McMahon enjoyed the friendship of Jefferson and other leaders in the Revolution, and they were
frequent visitors and often in consultation with him. Among other notable prisons that he entertained was
Archibald Hamilton Rowan, a prominent Irish refugee. Mr. McMahon himself was of gentle connections, an
owner of larsre landed interests in Ireland, but throwing himself into Lord Charlemont's rebellion, had to be-
come an exile from Ireland on the failure of Charlemont's attempt. Landing in this country with but limited
fir ■,- , : ' -fy^^ptrigj
Chestnut Street, looking east fi-om Fifteenth Street.
financial resources, he embarked in the seed and florist business in his garden on this ground in 1809. He
established a seed -tore on Second Street, near Market, and became tolerably successful. He died in Septem-
ber, 1S16. The proposed work of the Reading Railroad Company has raised a storm of opposition, as there is
a common belief that, if the building itself is not destroyed, the numerous tracks running to it will prove a
serious obstruction. They all cross Huntingdon Street, which Ins been dedicated to public use as far west as
Park Avenue, and is already such an important avenue that .3000 persons sometimes traverse it in a single day.
The citizens in the vicinity are indignant at the action of the companj whom the) are opposing. But the com-
pany have a further project in connection with this big freight depot, and one which will evoke much hostility.
The company has made frequent applications to the City Council for permission to construct its new terminal
road to Twelfth and Market Streets in vain ; and now it is stated that the attempt to secure legislation from
the city government for the Terminal will he abandoned, and the Leading Road will now proceed to extend
its main line from Broad and Callowhill to Twelfth and Market by virtu.: of its chartered rights, and, when this
8:>
ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
is done, extend from Twelfth and Market to Ninth and Green. The object of the Terminal was mainly to en-
able the road to raise money through an independent corporation ; hut the company has concluded to do it
under its charter and provide funds in a diffefert way. If built as a branch of their main line, it is claimed that
the road, under its charter, has the right to cro.~s any street without the consent of City Councils. Of course,
the new road will be elevated. If the company sets the City Council at defiance there will be something in
this connection for future historians to chronicle.
TWENTY-FIFTH WARD,
lyin<z to the east of Twenty-eighth, and which is bordered by Lehigh Avenue on the .south, the Delaware on
the east, Germantown Avenue on the west, and Wingohocking and Frankford Creeks on the north. Close by
the old York road is the famous Hunting Park, alongside of which runs Xieetown Lane. To the right of this
are the extensive Stock Yards, to the east of which are two noted burial places, Greenmount and Xew Cathe-
Third Street, above Dock Street.
dral Cemeteries. Kensington, Bridesburg, and other old towns already referred to are contained in this ward,
which covers a very large area. On its southern boundary and within a short distance of the intersection of
Germantown road and Lehigh Avenue, is Fair Hill Reservoir. Below this point the wards are of less area, the
buildings more closely packed, and whether we look along Broad Street, or to the left or to the right of it, there
are many magnificent buildings of both a private and public character to greet the eye. To the right of us
are several railroad depots and shops, and the pleasant Norris Square Park, bordering on Diamond Street, which,
with its neighboring streets, is a fashionable residential section. To the left are numerous churches, and their
number has been recently increased by the beautiful new edifice erected by the Methodist Episcopal Union
Church, one of the oldest congregations in the city, on Diamond Street above Twentieth, and which was dedi-
cated with due formality on February 17, 1SS0. The church is one of the handsomest of the many edifices
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
83
which have grown up in the northwestern section of the city in late years, it is a very imposing structure,
being elevated upon a terrace above the grade of the street, and is built in the solid massive Romanesque style
of architecture, the constructive material being the handsome graj granite from the quarries of Port Deposit,
Md., trimmed with light Indiana sandstone. The interior is beautifully finished.
The building is 00 feet in width and 85 feet deep, with an imposing tower 100 feet in height. The main
audience-room on the second door has, including the gallery, a total seating capacity of 1-100. The first story is set
apart for the Sunday-school, and comprises a main assembly-room, three class-rooms, and the infant school-room,
all being divided oS by sliding glass partitions, so that the whole can be thrown into one large room when oc-
casion requires. In the basement is a supper-room, which will he utilized for meetings, lectures, church fairs
and entertainments. The entire cost of the church wa s about S60,000. Of this $40,000 was realized by the sale
of the old Union Church property, on Fourth Street below Arch, about three years ago.
To the left of this are the Athletic Da.-e Ball Grounds, Spring Garden Reservoir, Girard Avenue, and other
approaches to Fairmount Park, and hereabouts are some of the most elegant residences to be found in the
country, and many of Philadelphia's capitalists and prominent and successful merchants an 1 business men have
their abode here. The large massive buildings and grounds wdiich seem to have been planted athwart Girai 1
Avenue comprise the far-famed
GIRARD COLLEGE.
This magnificent institution was founded by Stephen Girard, with a bequest of two million dollar.-, for the
gratuitous instruction and support of destitute orphans. Mr. Girard came to Philadelphia in his youth com-
paratively poor his parents being but common people in France. He was a Frenchman by birth, and at an early
age went to sea and followed it for many years. It was as captain of a ship that he first entered the Delaw are, and
he continued to make his voyages for sometime after he had fixed
upon this city as his home. Finally he settled down in Philadelphia
a- a general trader, became a banker, and at the time of his death in
1831 was one of the richest men in the country. He left all his prop-
erty, with the exception of a few insignificant personal bequests, to
, the city. He willed half a million of dollars for the improvement of
the river front, one hundred and sixteen thousand dollars to the
various institutions of charity in and about the city, a considerable
sum for the improvement of the police' system and the reduction
of taxes, and the two millions for the building and endowment of
the college. The several millions at which the Girard estate was
then estimated is now worth more than fifty millions. Girard left
explicit directions for the building and regulation of the college.
He provided that no "ecclesiastic, missionary, or minister" should
ever hold or exercise any office or duty in the college, or should
ever be admitted within the walls for any purpose whatever, not
even as a visitor. The institution had to give accommodations to
not less than three hundred children, w ho must be poor, wdiitc male
orphans, between the age of six and ten years, and who are to be
supported and instructed until they arrive at the age of sixteen
years, when they must be apprenticed to good trades or other
useful avocations. To meet this requirement, the city erected ou
the site designated by Girard, consisting of forty-five acres of
ground on Ridge Avenue, the college bearing his name. The
corner-stone was laid July 4, 1833; the buildings were completed in IS 17; and the institution went into
operation January 1, 1S48. The grounds are enclose'! by a wall ten feet high. The college edifice presents a
very imposing appearance. The central edifice, most substantially built of marble, is one of the most mag-
nificent structures of its size in the world. It is in the form of a Greek t< mple, in the Corinthian stvle, resting
on a basement of eleven steps which extend around the entire edifice, imparting to it a pyramidal appearance
of great solidity. It is surrounded bycolonades of the most magnificent marble pillars, six feet i: diairn ter and
fifty-five feet in height — eight columns on each end, and eleven on each side, including the corner columns both.
Statue of Washington.
84 ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
ways. Its dimensions, including the coionades, are 160 feet wide, 2 IS feet long, 90 feet high; the body of
the building alone is 111 feet wide, 169 feet long, and 56 feet 8 inches high. It is three stories high, each
divided into four rooms, with vestibules. The roof, composed of most massive marble tiles, has an entire-
weight of 969-J- tons, exclusive of its supports. Iu the lower vestibule rests the remains of Mr. Girard, beneath
a marble statue of himself. Four other buildings, faced with marble, each 52 feet wide, 125 feet long, and
three stories high, were built at the same time, and the cost of the entire buildings and improvement of the
grounds was $1,933,821.78. Since then four other buildings have been added, and there is now accommoda-
tions for more than thirteen hundred boys. There are now 13CS actually in residence, and nearly three hun-
dredrwaitiu"' admission. Within the college grounds is a handsome monument erected to the memory of those-
oraduates of the college who fell in the Civil War. The annual report of the Board of City Trusts for 1888 r
in its reference to Girard College, says: "No more striking illustration of the change in the apprentice system
can well be afforded than is shown by a comparison between the number of boys bound out this year and in
1870, when our first report was made. Of the 121 boys who left the college in 1888, desiring occupations, we
were able to obtain indentures but for six, while 115 found ready employment. In the year 1870, out of 70
bovs who left the college, 53 were indentured. Fortunately, however, the training now given in the use of
tools, iu free hand, mechanical, and geometrical drawing, in short-hand and type-writing, and in telegraphy,,
enables us to find places for them with comparative ease." The report also points out a heavy decline in the
rentals of the Girard estate, partly owing to loss of tenants during the erection of the new building at Twelfth
and Market Streets. But the estate has also suffered in other directions, the report saying: '-The removal of
the Stock Exchange from our building' in the rear of the Girard Bank to its new- quarters in the Drexe! Build-
ing has naturally had a depressing effect upon all property on Third Street near Chestnut, where the Girard
estate owns a considerable number of houses. The rentals on Water Street and Delaware Avenue, in the
neighborhood of Market Street, have also declined. These last reductions, being caused by the shifting of
trade centres, may not be so serious as at first they might seem ; others trades usually, after a more or less brief
lap-e of time, coming in to take the place of those removed." •
Immediately to the north of Girard College arc the Spring Garden Reservoir and the Women's Medical
Cohere, the latter a handsome brick building built iu 187-1 and 1^75. Here medical education is given to
women, and the majority of the professors are women, having all the necessarv ability and qualifications for in-
structors. Many of the graduates are now in successful practice. The Woman's Hospital, which adjoins the
college, furnishes clinical advantages. The college was originally formed in 1849, and was the first distinctive
medical school for women in the world.
In the vicinity of Girard College, on the south, are the Foster ITome, German Hospital, St. Joseph's Hos-
pital, the House of Refuge, and the Eastern Penitentiary, the latter having been built in 1823. This prison was
orio-inallv intended for the confinement of each prisoner in a separate cell, without any knowledge of the outside
world, upon a belief that the association of criminals within the walls of a prison was demoralizing to young
offenders not hardened in crime. The solitary confinement process produced numerous cases of insanity, and
the strict prison rules had to be relaxed. The prisoners now associate to some extent iu their employments, and
in some cases there are two occupants to a cell. The prisoners have the use of a library, and newspapers are
distributed among them. The House of Refuge, which occupies a lot extending from Parrish Street to Poplar,
and from Twenty-second and Twenty-third Streets, was incorporated in 1826 for the ,: employment of the idle,,
the instruction of the ignorant, and the correction of the depraved." It has separate departments for boys and
"ills, and a special department for colored children. It "ill accommodate about six hundred inmates. For ten
years or more the Board of Managers of the House have regarded the densely populated condition of the neigh-
borhood in its immediate vicinity as one which is not suitable for the proper education and training of the
children committed to their care. The Board of Managers took the occasion of the presentation to the House
recentlv of two fine oil portraits of its most liberal patrons, William Massey, of Massey's Brewing Company,
and of the late millionaire, Isaiah V. Williamson, to announce that their wishes in this respect are now about to
be fulfilled. The board have received within the past six months, for the accomplishment of their intentions,
n^irlv the sum of -$300,000, and lately this sum was increased by -s25,000 more, the gift of John F. Smith, of
the type-foundry firm of MacKellar, Smiths & Jordan, on Sansom Street. Mr. Massey contributed the sum of
§100,000, -which was afterward duplicated by the late Isaiah V. Williamson. These sums were added to by
other persons, including the relatives of Mr. Collins, who gave about §30,000, until now about mte half the
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES. S5
requisite sum has been obtained. The board lias purchased 185 acres at Glenn Hill Station, Delaware County,
for the erection of anew House of Refuge with better and more complete accommodations for the work of
educating and training the children.
- Oa the east side of Broad Street, standing on the corner of Callowhill Street, is the armory of the First
Regiment, X. G., of Pennsylvania, ;i handsome castellated Gothic building three stories in height, and covering
an area of 140x120 feet. The building is of rock-face mason work to the height of fourteen feet, the trim-
mings to the windows and doors, the string and belt lines being of dressed stone. The upper portion of the
building is of brick. The Broad Street entrance is flanked by two towers, rising to a height of oue hundred
and twenty feet. There are also entrances on Callowhill and Carlton Streets. The building is two stories hi;^h,
and contains a large number of store, dressing, and other rooms on the upper floor. The drill-room on the first
floor is 13 1x155 feet, with gun-racks at the eastern end and a gallery for visitors at the western end. It also
I'll '-!« i -11 L'l t_--J ,' ^»JI , '^-i- r . 3^.iS«!gfes£ ! - ■.':■■ !('*!,">•■ : I .' ,
iJfe
Ninth Street, showing Post Office.
has suitable arrangements for gymnastics and athletic sports. Architecturally the building is an ornament to the
city, and as an ornament is complete in all of its appointments, amply providing for the convenience and comfort
of its occupants. The laud and building . o-t §200,000. North of this, on the same side of the street, are the
Boys' High School and the Spring Garden Institute. Within a short distance of this new and extensive buildinc
improvements are projected, including the erection of another tip-town market-house. As the market-houses on
Spring Garden Street, from Mai -hall to Twelfth, are to he removed, by directions of the <'it\ Councils, in order
that the residents of the ucighborho id and patron- of the market may still have a convenient place to pui
their meats and provisions, an organization known as the Spring Harden Farmers' Market Company has been
formed, with a view of supplying the want. The new c pam has succeeded in purchasing all the prop
on the south side of Spring; Garden Street from No. 1002 to 1026, both inclusive, and the north side of Nec-
tarine Street, from No. 1001 to 1027, numbering in all about 25 properties. These buildings will be torn tl
86 ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
and on the site will be erected one of the most complete and commodious market-houses in the city, from plans
prepared by Frank E. Watson, architect. The lot has a front on Spring Garden and Nectarine Streets of 234
feet by an average depth of 113-V feet. The market-house will occupy 214 feet by 107 feet of this space.
A private street on the east side (adjoining the building at the corner of Tenth Street, which was not pur-
chased), 20 feet wide, will be opened from Spring Garden Street to Nectarine. On Nectarine Street the market
house will recede 6J- feet from the present building line. The building will thus be given three wide fronts,
affording ample light, ventilation, and convenience of access. The market-house will be built of pressed brick
on Spring Garden Street and stretcher brick on the other streets. The fronts will be plain and of a substantial
character. It will be one story high, except on the centre ot the Spring Garden Street front, where it will rise
an additional story for the purpose of affording accommodations for the secretary and superintendent, and for a
directors' room. All of the space within the walls is to be devoted to market purposes. There is to be a base-
ment under a portion of the structure to be used for storage purposes and for a kitchen for the eating- stand.
The roof will be broken by a large lantern skylight running the entire length of the building, which, together
with the windows in the three fronts, will at all hours of the day throw a flood of light inside. The interior
wall is to be wainscoted 10 feet high with glazed brick and plastered above. The house will contain over three
hundred stalls. The floors are to be of patent pavement, as will be also-the pavement on Spring Garden Street.
The other streets will be paved with Belgian blocks. The new street ami the enlarged width # of Nectarine Street
will afford the wagons ample room to discharge their contents without encroaching on the public highways.
On the corner of Spring Garden and Seventeenth Streets is the fine building of the Female Normal School.
Fronting on Broad Street, and all comprised within a distance of three or four blocks from the Public Build-
ings, are some magnificent structures — the Homoeopathic Hospital, the State Fencibles' Armory, the Aesalcmy
of Fine Art-,, four churches at the corners of Broad and Arch Streets, and the beautiful Masonic Temple already
referred to. The Academy of Fine Arts is a magnificent building from many points of consideration. The
Academy had its birth at a meeting held in Independence Ball in 1805, and was incorporated in 180C. The
first builditi;' occupied was situated on Chestnut Street, below Eleventh, and to this large additions were made
in 1S40. A new building became a necessity, and the present handsome structure, with a highly ornate and
striking facade, composed of a central tower and two slightly recessed wings, was completed ami occupied
in April, 1870. The following is the style of architecture. The concentrated hall and staircase of the
building, the principal ornamentation, is of Ohio sandstone. The shafts of the supporting columns are of Vic-
toria and Rose C'rvstal marbles and Jersey granite. The capitals of the interior columns are of French Eschal-
o'i marble, and the railing of the main staircase solid bronze. The entire cost of the structure was about.
§400,000. and for the purpose intended is the largest and completest in the L'nited States. On the right of
the entrance is the library, containing some 1200 volumes, the contents of which are devoted entirely to art.
Next is the print-room, where are stored many thousands of engravings, etchings, and mezzotints. Bile is
deposited the John S. Philips' collection of engravings and etchings, more than 60,000 in number. The
donator was a retired merchant of the city, and spent the latter years of his life m making the collection which
he so n-encrouslv presented to the institution. Adjoining the library are the rooms devoted to the Antique.
Still further on are the rooms for drapery, painting, and for the life class. On the south side is a large lecture-
r< i, with proper retiring rooms; and to the rear, modelling and private rooms, devoted to the use of the
professors and students. In the gallery, which contains a larire hallway, are placed statues of marble and
bronze. On either side of the hallway are six picture-galleries, of various sires and form's. In the galleries on
the south side are found the most valuable paintings which the academy possesses, including specimens b\
Boni-uercati, Janssen, Vanderlvn, Faruh'ni, Gastoldi, Van Dyck, Vanderhelst, and Wittkamp, Stuart, Aiiston,
Huntingdon, I'icknell, and West. Special mention should be made of the Care} ami Kail collections, which
form a principal part of the general collection. In 1880 thj Academy was the recipient of a donation of
£60,000 from Joseph E- Temple; also the disposition of the Charles Toppan prize, which amounts to one hun-
dred dollars a year. Admission to the Academy, 20 cents; Sundays free, by ticket.
The churches standing on the four corners of Arch and Broad Streets present an architectural group which
for beauty cannot be excelled on the American continent. On the southwest corner is the green syenite build-
in'* of tic Lutheran Chinch ; on the northwest coiner the rich brown-stone First Baptist Church, on tin/ north-
east corner the pure white marble edifice of the Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Church, the handsomest
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES. S7
church of this denomination in the city. But lotus now change our position in the Public Buildings' tower
and take a view of
SOUTH BROAD STREET,
which extends in a straight line for miles until it loses its identity in League Island. Near to the latter are seen
toweling la*ge grain elevators, beside which are docks, connected with which is a line of railway. This spol is
known as Giravd Point, and here the waters of the rivers Delaware and Schuylkill ruingle. A little to the north
of the point is the admirably laid-out Point Breeze Park, occupying an area of many acres. To the left of this
is Point Breeze, a place of considerable shipping, and the locale of several extensive sugar refineries, storage
warehouses, gas-works, etc. The main highway to the Point is Passyunk Road, bordering on which are two
cemeteries standing slightly apart. These are the Lebanon and Philadelphia cemeteries. Near the junction
of Passyunk Avenue and McKean Street stands the handsome, spacious, well-arranged, thoroughly-equipped
St Agnes's (Roman Catholic) Hospital, and about a dozen blocks north of this is the depot of the P. W. i- B.
B. R., on the corner of Washington Avenue and Broad Street. Near this is the splendid Ridgway Library
Building, on the corner of Carpenter Street, and occupying an entire block. Nine streets or so north of this,
and situated on the west side of Broad Street, and at the corner of Pine Street, is the imposing stone building
of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. From this point up to the Public Buildings Broad Street has on its west side
many elegant edifices, among which are the Horticultural Hall and the Academy of Music, which stand near to
each other. The Academy of Music, built in 1856, is claimed to bo the fine>t music hall in America, and its
exceptionally good acoustic properties make it also a favorite place for lectures and political speakers. The
stage is 90x72i feet in dimensions, while the auditorium has a seating capacity for 2900 persons. Upon the
boards of the Academy have appeared the greatest artistes of the age, and here royalty and the most noted
personages of the republic have occupied boxes. The building is turned to many uses, for annual assemblies,
charity balls, etc. Near it is the magnificent new building of the Philadelphia Club, the Adams Express Build-
ing, the Union League Club House, ami the high-class Strafford, Bellevuc, and Lafayette Hotels. The Union
League Club Building is a most imposing, massive edifice, which was built in 1865 at a cost of §200,000.
Since then 8100,000 have been spent upon the building. This club had its birth during the civil war. the
organization being effected on November 21, 1802, for the purpose of contributing moral and material aid to the
government in the maintenance of the Union. The membership embraced professional men, merchants, and
responsible citizens, and was instrumental in raising and organizing nine regiments of infantry and one of cav-
alry, and it published considerable literature calculated to rouse patriotic fervor. After the war it was a strong-
hold of Republicanism, but by degrees it has assumed a distinctively social character. The club has about
fifteen hundred members. Turning ourselves to the west window in the tower of the Public Buildings the
entire
WESTERN SECTION OF THE CITY
is »pread before us like a map. The broad thoroughfare of Market Street — the dividing line of streets on the
north and the south — can be seen the whole length of its straight course until it merges itself in Westclx 5ter
road, Delaware County, miles away, in a "green country."
At our feet is the splendid Broad Street Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad, whose elevated tracks form
a prominent object in the view. The station is a palatial structure, regarded as the finest of its kind in the
country. The architectural design embraces Greek, Gothic, and Roman, with a frontage of red pressi d brick,
that pleasantly contrasts with the immense white marble Public Buildings under whose shallow it nestles. The
track-room of this great station i> wide and lofty, containing eisht tracks and broad passenger platforms. In-
ternally the walls arc of various colored bricks in artistic patterns, relieved here ami there with terra cotta
ornamentations. At the eastern end are iron gates, the opening of which admits passengers into a spacious
vestibule, from which entrance is gained to handsomely fitted up waiting-rooms, restaurant, etc. At the
southern end cf the building a wide stone staircase leads down from the vestibule to the lower floor and the
street. The northern section of the ground floor is utilized for ticket-offices, baggage-room, entrance to ele-
vator, Pullman car office, etc. ; tie' middle section is a stand for cabs and carriages : and the southern section is
taken up with a vestibule and stairway.
The whole of that section of the city lying between Broad Street and the Schuylkill River, with the ex-
ception of Market Street, which is an entirely business thorougafare. i- occupied with residences of the
83
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wealthiest citizens, with churches, schools, public institutions, small parts, part of the great park of Fairmount,
etc. Among the illustrations which embellish this work will be found views of Chestnut Street and Arch
Street looking westward, and from these will be obtained a fair general idea of the character of the buildings
which line these and neighboring thoroughfares. To the right of .Market Street and of where we stand, and
withiu a few blocks of us, i= discerned the cross-surmounted dome and noble facade of the Cathedral of Saints
Peter and Paul, ou Eighteenth
Street, fronting Logan Square.
This is one of the finest ecclesi-
astical edifices which ornament
Philadelphia. The land for this
building was purchased in 1846,
and on August 18 in that year
the corner-stone was laid with
imposing ceremonies, in the pres-
ence of many thousands of per-
sons. The work was begun by
Bishop Kendrick, and was con-
tinued by his successor Bishop
Neumann and the latter's coad-
jutor, Right Rev. James F. "Wood.
The style of architecture is the
modified or Roman Corinthian,
and the building is modified on
the Church of St. Charles in
Rome. The handsonielv laid-out
iquare,
also sometimes
Square — was originally bounded by Race
kill Fifth (Eighteenth), and the back ends of Schuylkil
Third (Twentieth) Street lots. It-- present s ize is six hun-
dred and thirty-two feet north and south by five hundred
and forty-three feet east and west. It contains .-even acres and three roods. The Southwest Square having
been used as a potter's field at an earlv day, the Northwest was in time occupied for the same purposes. There
does not seem to have been any authority given by Councils for that use. yet the practice was so common that
the Northwest Square became known as Potter's Fit-id earlv in the present century. In 1S12 City Councils
passed an ordinance specially declaring that this practice had been an infringement of right, and ordering,
that after the 10th of July, 1812, no body should be buried in any of the squares of Philadelphia. The street
on the west, originally called Logan Street, was authorized to be opened by ordinance of February 13, 1834,
and t
3 L(
le name Lon;an
squa
liven to the enclosun
1". ordinance passed in 1825. In 1801 tin- whole square
was covered with buildings erected for the use of the L'nited State- Sanitary Fair, which realized more than a
million dollars toward tin- relief of sick and wounded Soldiers.
Also bordering on this square i- the large building of the Academy of Natural Science--, standing on the
corner of Nineteenth and Race Street-. It dates it- organization back to the second decade of the present
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
89
century, awl is tlie oldest institution in America devoted exclusively to the natural sciences. It was incorpo-
rated in 1817, ami although several institutions have sprung up around it as rival- during tlu- intervening period,
it .-till retains precedence as far as wealth of collections and the completeness of a consulting library are con-
cerned. Its active workers have always comprised many of the must distinguished names connected with the
history of American science. The Academy was founded with the view of promoting original investigation by
mean- of varied facilities offered within the institution, and the publication of the results of such investigations'
but latterly the Academy has added a department for the systematic teaching of science, and there are regular
courses of instruction in Arclueology and Ethnology, Invertebrate Zoology, Invertebrate Paleontology, Miner-
alogy, and Geology. The library comprises about 30,000 volumes. Of the collections, the most important is
that of the birds, which numbers about 35,000 specimens. The reptiles and fishes are also abundantly repre-
sented, and the collection of recent mammalia is a fine one. The Morton craniologieal collection is one of the
most extensive of its kind. The most complete department i- that of Conchologv, which, as far as the number
of species and .specimens is concerned, is not equalled in Europe or America. The Academy is very rich in
fossil remains, both vertebrate and invertebrate. The minernlogical collection has recently received great
accessions through the bequest of the late Mr. W. S. Vau\. The herbarium numbers about 25,000 species of
flowering plants. Among other collections it comprises those of Schweinitz, Kiittall, and Pickering.
A block away to the west of the Academy is a group of extensive buildings devoted to the housing and
comfort of the sightless unfortunates. A prominent buiiding in the view is the sul stantial and imposing armory
located on the corner of Twenty-first and Filbert Streets. Three blocks to the west of this the
SCHUYLKILL RIVER
stretches across the land-cape like a great serpent, the glistening waters of the tortuous stream, with the moving
craft buoyed on its bosom, forming pleasing and absorbiug features among the innumerable attractive objects
that greet the eve in every direction. //5S^
This busy river, now lined with
wharves, and its banks traversed on
each side, and crossed and recrossed
by railroads, is supposed to have been
discovered by Captain Hcndrickson in
the year 1615, in the yacht Onrust
(Restless). He belonged to Captain
(s\
(Restless). He belonged to Captain ,-V"^ -^".L. ;?■§?* ^j»Us^' : ■"■^'"^MJ^^^^jPy
Mey's expedition, and was assigned to -TY---^ -■i"^I>' 1 ts>r*-_.-^^" , ^~ --"""W
the work of exploration of the streams \ r •* ' '■'•' -- J "ia*c:*4^' -■""" \ .' • .V'-,
-
in the neighborhood of the coast.
On Hendrickson's map of his dis-
coveries Fort von Nassonene or Fort
Xas-au is marked, which must have
been placed there after Ucndriekson's
time. There is an island opposite the
fort, but nothing like a river such as
the Schuylkill is shown. It should
be understood that Fort Nassau was
built by the Dutch ou the east side
of the river about 1626. It is sup-
posed to have been situated at or near
the present Timber Creek, and tie. re-
fore nearly opposite the mouth of the
Schuylkill River. Upon the m
Menejackse. In the Lindstrom map, published by the Pennsyl
"History of New Sweden," by Israel Aerelius, it
Lindstrom map given by Thomas Campanius Hob
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View from C\ amounix Drive.
ap of Peter Lindstrom the Schuylkill is called Menejackse Kyi, or La Riviere de
'vania Historical Society, accompany in" the
ppeai- as Meneyackse Kyi, or Schuylkill Liver, [n the
n as Skiar eller Li;, le River. The
river is s.
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word "eller" moans "or," and this designation is therefore Skiar Eiver, or Skiar Kyi, or Linde River. Skiar
seems to Lave been a method of spelling the word which Acrelms renders Skookyl. In the Swedish burmace
skora. means "to make a loud noise." Mr. M. S. Henry says that one of the Indian names of the Sehuvlkill was
Lena Bikbi, or Lcnni, which he derives from Bikbi ("a tree whose bark peels freely," which is the case with
the linden). He also calls it Lenhi Biknnk ("a high place where houses are erected covered with linden bark")
and Konk ("a place or locality"). Lcnni meant not only a "man" or "Indian," but also "common, plain,
pure, unmixed," sometimes "high." This would seem to showthe origin of the name Linde River, us laid down
on the Lindstrotn map. The river was sometimes called Manayunk, which is supposed to have been derived
fr<>in Mana*onk, the name of an island at the mouth of the river. This word means "our place of drinking."
■ n 1 ""V
The Schuylkill, from the Wesi Bank.
-fT£e^C<i,fry-
Heckewelder gives as one of the names of the river Ganshewen (" it roareth"), or Ganschowehan, and Der
rauschende Strohm (" the stream which maketh a noise"), which is similar in meaning to the S-\ edisli skora. The'
name Schuylkill is supposed to- have been applied by the Dutch, and is said to mean Schuyl (••hidden") and
kill (•• river") — the "hidden river," because at its mouth the river is not plainly visible to persons coining up the
Delaware. Upon a map of the British possessions in North America, engraved in England by Herman Moll in
lTlo, and upon another of the possessions in New France in 1720, the Schuylkill is called Peromemuck and
Perquemuk. The river rises by three principal branches in Schuylkill County, and, flowing southeast, enters
the Delaware, as stated elsewhere in these pages, at Girard Point and League Island. It is about one hundred
and fnrtv miles in length. It has numerous tributaries, the most important of which arc Till pehocken Creek
from the west, and Perkiomen Creek from the east. Vessels of from three hundred to four hundred tons ascend
to the western wharves of Philadelphia, where its average depth at i imon tide is from thirteen to fourteen
feet. The river wind-- itself through a eountrv rich in natural beautv, and the charming scenen of Fairmount
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Park, lying on both sides of tlie Schuylkill, furnishes ample cvidcm •• of this. Tlic river is crossed bv several
magnificent bridges that t>l.i_\ a very important part in binding together all portions of this great stracrglinw citv.
Most of these arc substantial structures, which Lave been erected in recent years. That crossin tin Schuvlkill
at Callowhill Street is the successor of the famous old Wire Bridge, which st",„l for manv voars and was con-
sidered quite a marvel in its way. In these pages will be found an illustration of this bridge. Tin.- Girard
Avenue Bridge, of which an illustration i- also given, and which cost about 81,500,000 of the citv's money, is
one of the finest promenade bridges iu the world; and the bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad, just above it, i-
a graceful affair, with high stone arches carrying an iron structure in the centre, of the bridges connecting
West Philadelphia with the city that at Chestnut Street is the oldest in existence, dating back about twenty five
years. The new bridge at Market Street is considered a better piece of work than it- near neighbor, the west-
ern end of which bad recently to be buttressed up by great iron cylinders filled with cement sunk far down
into the ground and resisting the push of the bridge. The probabilities are that a new bridge will soon be
added at Walnut Street to the half-dozen which already spau the Schuylkill between Gray's Ferry road and
Girard Avenue. South of the Girard Avenue Bridge is the dam connected with the Waterworks and an ex-
tensive reservoir. At the northern boundary of the west section of the park are the Falls of Schuvlkill, where
an old-fashioned wooden bridge .-pans the stream, and forms the upper connecting link between the East and
West Parks. The " Falls of Schuylkill," from which the cluster of buildings near it derives its name of Falls
Village, are now scarcely perceptible, the hacking of the water occasioned by the dam of the Fair mount Water
W r orks having pretty much obliterated them. Formerly, however, there was at this point a verv decided fall,
so that the name of the locality and the village was not without significance. The village is the seat of ex-
tensive water works which afford employment to thousands of operatives. A short distance above the falls the
Wissahickon River, which ':= full of charming beauties all along its tortuous windings, and wealthy in attractive
drives and sylvan nooks and flowery dells, has its confluence with the Schuylkill. By means of dams and
locks the Schuylkill is navigable one hundred and eight miles, from Fairmount Dam to Port Carbon, in
Schuylkill County. That section of the streau dividing Fairmount Park into two parts, and extending from
Peter's PI and to the Schuylkill Falls, i s known as the Race Course, where, in the summer season, regattas
attract thousands of spectators. At this point it is fitting that we should say something of
FAIRMOUNT PARK
itself. Philadelphia is essentially a city of business principles, and of severely utilitarian ideas. Yet these,
having been carried out to their logical end, have resulted in placing the Quaker Citv in the front rank of
municipalities which have understood the intimate and necessary connection of business enterprise with the-
most necessary expression of beauty and sentiment. Of this Fairmount Park i< perhaps the best example.
Utility and business principles suggested the necessity for an ample water supplv; painful experience had
.'..in. nstrated that the purity of such a supply could only be secured by the fullest control of the watershed
which held the element in its range, so that no deleterious substances should be allowed to enter into i',. Mills
and manufactories lined the banks of the Schuylkill, when in 1822 the water-works for Philadelphia were pro-
jected on a scale commensurate with the growth of the city. How easily these might contaminate tin- drinkin"
water ami thus endanger the health of the inhabitants had doubtless hen fully impressed on the minds of the
Pbiladelphians since the first water-works were established in 1799, and a wise ami far-seeing policy looked in 1
to the gradual acquisition of all sites which might be occupied by manufactories, and converted the whole into
a park, which, for extent ami beauty, cannot be excelled on tie- continent, possiblv not in the world. Thus, that
which might have proved detrimental to the city ha- become a source of never-failiiK' pleasure; delichtincr the
eye of the lover of sylvan scenery ; gratifying even taste for the beautiful in nature; givino - almost unlimited
scope to the _-e.'iius of the best landscape gardeners of the worfd, ami offering inestimable a . of rest
and refreshment to the weary dwellers in the crowded city. Dividing the park inns the Schuylkill River lore
for miles fulfilling the law of nature, bringing life anil health with it- flowing water-.
The park began with the pur. -ha-' of five acres of ground at Mom- [Ml. On Juno 28, 1812, §16.666 was
paid for this property, and the constrti :tion of water-works begun. As a part of tic finish of these works •
grounds were laid out ami ornamented on tin- west side of 'he hoi from Callowhill Street up to arid in front of the
pumping bou- -. This land, called the Fairmount Gardens, were opened in 1825,andatoi ' m< the show-
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place of the city, .so that the citizens, like so many Oliver Twists, began to ask for move. This desire was met
by a purchase of additional tracts of land, until' the reservation comprised twenty-four acres in 182S. The
property then extended from Biddle Street up to Coates or Fairmount Avenue, and from the Schuylkill over to
Twenty-fifth Street. Tliis contented the people till 1844, when the failure of the United States Bank brought
the Lemon Hill estate into the market, and the property passed to the city — the only bidder — for 875,000, the
bank having paid §225,000 for it. The grounds covered an area of forty-two acres. It was allowed to be
used for a summer garden by a private tenant till 1855, when an ordinance was passed dedicating Lemon Hill
by the name of Fairmount Park. Even this failed to satisfy the land-hunger of the citizens. The Sedgeley
estate was bought by subscription. Some of the subscribers failed to pay up and there was an aggravating
deficiency of §43,000, which perplexed the directors, and they offered the land to. the city on condition that
it assumed the debt. This condition was acceded to promptly, and the Sedgeley estate was added to Lemon
Hill, which, by the way, had been the country seat of Robert Morris, the financier, yvhose last days were em-
bittered by failure and imprisonment for debt.
The next acquisition was rendered necessary to connect and correct the boundaries of the previous estates.
The intervenin'T ground between the old Fairmount property and the Lemon Hill estate was taken by the city
in 1S6T, under the right of eminent domain, $55,000 being awarded by a jury to the owners. This property-
included the buildinc and grounds on the north side of Coates Street up to the line of the Reading Railroad,
and westerly to the Schuylkill and the eastern boundary of Lemon Hill, about where the Lincoln Monument now
stands.
But by far the most important transfer of land, and one which finally determined the character and extent
of Fairmount Park, was that which took place under the act of March 26, 1S67, by which the Lansdowne
property, on the west side of the Schuylkill River, above Girard avenue — which had been the country-seat of
Governor John Penn and of United States Senator William Bingham, and which was then the propeity of the
Baring family of England — was purchased for §84,953. There were 140 acres in the tract. It comprised all
tlie ground on the west side of the Schuylkill of certain described depths extending up from the Callow hill
Street bridge beyond Lansdowne as far north as Montgomery Avenue. In this area were included the West
Philadelphia water-works, the country-seats of Solitude, Egglesfield, Sweet Brier, and Lansdowne. The grounds
Were to be managed bv a board of commissioners, who were to have full charge of Fairmount Park on both
sides of the river Schuylkill. The commissioners, upon meeting, were of opinion that the ground on the east
■side of the river was not sufficient, as it extended no farther than the Spring Garden water-works. An act of
Assembly passed in April, 1800, authorized the purchase of a small stiip of ground between the Reading Rail-
road and the river, extending from the Spring Garden water-works to the Columbia bridge. For the protection
of the purity of the water, further purchases on the banks of the river were necessary. City Councils met
these suggestions liberally, and acceded to a proposition that the Park on the west should be enlarged by ex-
tending it up from Lansdowne to the bridge at the Falls, and out the Ford mad to George's Run. On the east
side it was to be extended from the Spring Garden water-works to the Laurel Hill Cemetery, so as to take in
all the ground between Thirty-third Street and the Schuylkill River and up the river to the mouth of Wiss ; i_
hickon Creek. The Legislature, by act of April 14, lstiS, not only acceded to these propositions, but gave to
the Park Commission a right to appropriate the banks of the Wissahickon on both sides from the mouth up to
Paul's Mill road. Scarcely had this magnificent authority been given before the commissioners were surprised
by the offer of Jesse George and his sister, Rebecca George, both of whom were of advanced years, to convey
to theui, for the u*e of the people, the land adjoining Belmont and known as George's Hill. This gift added
83 acres more to the Park at the highest point west of the Schuylkill, affording a magnificent view of the
city and the adjoining country. The whole area of the Park thus acquired, including the river surface, was
2740 acres. In the West Park the Lansdowne Drive, the first permanent road constructed, was opened on the
21st of June, 1SG9, from the entrance at Girard Avenue to George's Hill.
A full description or an adequate appreciation of Fairmount Park is absolutely impossible. The mere
enumeration of walks ami drives, the descriptions of statuary that line the walks, or the many places designed
for rest and recreation would only weary the reader. Vet with its natural attractions of hill and dale; of rich
water-courses; the ever-flowing Schuylkill or the pretty Wissahickon, now broken in cascades, and again em-
bouching into a broad lake-like surface that tempts the pleasure voyager of canoe and shallop; the pretty pleasure
steamers on the Schuylkill landing picnickers by cool spots, where the day's outing can be enjoyed; the ever-
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present charm-; of natural scenery, whose exquisite beauty has rcc< ived but the touch of human genius, which
has yet left the best efforts of Nature unharmed by the touch, arc all best realized b) experience. All these,
with many other features, form but a portion of the grand total known ;i< Fairmouut Park, which stands almost
preeminent ;h one .>f the hot examples of what a park should be — the lungs of the city, the rec 'i"ii ground
of its people, rich and poor alike.
As part of tin.' park's attractions, and yet in a certain sense independent of it, may he mentioned first the
ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN.
The Zoological Garden is the only institution of its kind in the country which can boast of a collection of
animals comparing favorably with similar gardens in Europe. The bear-pit, the lion ami tigei house, the
monkey-house, the seal-pond, ami the other spots of interest will he- recognized by every visitor as delightful
places for passing two or three hours pleasantly. It is not generally remembered that the Garden occupies the
site of the country-seat of John Penn, the grandson of William Penn, and that the old house standing in the
grounds was his home, known as "Solitude." There is a subterranean passage running for some distance from
the house, which is supposed to have been intended for use as a place of refuge in the event of a possible
Indian attack. The thirty-three acres which make up the Garden lie within the limits c.f Fairmount Park, but
are under the care of the Zoological Society, which has made them blossom like a rose. There is no more
charming place in or around Philadelphia than the "Zoo."
Not the least of the many attractions of the park, in addition to the statuary, representative of the art, the
national history, aud the local associations of Philadelphia, is the presence of the old Penn House, removed from
airmount.
JU ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
Li'titi.-i Street. This, the first house built in Philadelphia, will thus forever be held as an historical relic, the in-
terest in which will immeasurably increase as the years roll by.
The new music pavilion or amphitheatre at Lemon Hill, which was used for the first time June 29, 1880,
is one of the most impoitant and successful additions vet made to the artificial attractions of Fainnount Park.
It is a great natural amphitheatre among the trees upon the northwestern slope of Lemon Hill, between the
mansion and the descent to the main drive, forming a sort of semi-circular basin paved with concrete, containing
seats for several thousand- persons. The chord of the semi-circle is on the lower side of the hill, with the
band platform in the centre, and a low wall rising from this on each side to the two pavilions that mark the
ends of the semi-circular corridor enclosing the whole. The simplicity and at the same time the richness of it
all ; the dull-colored brickwork ; the charming detail of the terra-cotta capitals and of the frieze of the pavilions,
with musical emblems in relief; the tasteful iron-work, also suggestive of the purpose of the structure — in
short, the whole design, at once modest and bold, and seeming to lie naturally upon the slope of the ground in
the midst of the noble trees that surround and enclose it, is as admirable a piece of landscape architecture as is
anvwhere to be found. An excellent military band, under a conductor who knows how to interest and please
the masses with good music, plays here every week-day afternoon throughout the summer, making this the
centre of popular interest in the East Park.
The o-rcat Centennial Exhibition of 1876 left a permanent impression on Fairmont Park which requires
that notice should be made of it. A result of this exhibition, one of the most successful ever held, has been the
permanent retention of Horticultural and Memorial Halls. This celebration of the ceutcnnial of American inde-
pendence was the outcome of an act passed by Congress in 1871, to hold an international exhibition of arts,
manufactures and the products of the soil and mine. From that time measures were active among citizens of
Philadelphia and Federal, State and municipal governments to render the matter successful. On the 4th of
Julv, 1873, the Commissioners of Fairmont Park formally transferred to the Centennial Commission and the
Centennial Board of Finance, for the use of the exhibition, 236 acres of ground, extending from the river road,
or continuation of Forty-first Street, northwest to the Lansdowne Drive and Concourse, not far south of Belmont
round th? same south by west by the Belmont Drive to George's Hill and south to Elm Avenue, and by the
same to Fortv-first Street, the place of beginning. The buildings for the Centennial Exhibition, large and small,
numbered about two hundred, and were ready at the opening of the Centennial Exhibition, on May 10, 1876,
and closed on November 10 of the same year. During that period the Exhibition was visited by 9,910,966
persons, of whom 1,906,692 were free, representing exhibitors, officers, employes, etc. After the conclusion of
the Exhibition an attempt was made to maintain a permanent exposition in the great industrial building com-
monlv called the Main Building. This project eventually proved to be a failure. The Main Exhibition Building
was sold, and the materials were removed.
Such, however, was not the fate of the
MEMORIAL HALL,
■which is now one of the permanent features of the Park. It contains the Pennsylvania Museum and School of
Industrial Art, and is located in the West Park. The building is in the style of the Renaissance, is fire-proof
throughout, and the control, government, and regulations of the Hall are vested in the Legislature, who rein-
vest the same in the Park Commission, as appointed by the city. The distinctive features of the building are
the south entrance of arched doorways, the pavilions, arcade, windows, and the promenades, which command a
panoramic view of the Park. The central hallway is 287 feet by 83 feet, from which doors open to the galleries
on all sides. The building contains 75,000 feet of wall-space, and 2000 feet of floor-spare for exhibits. The
Pennsylvania School of Industrial Art is patterned after the "South Kensington Museum," ami is in time in-
tended to embrace the advantage of developing the State industries, promoting instruction in drawing, model-
ling, desicninff, etc. The present exhibit is varied and elegant — art, manufactures, archaeology, and science
each contributing their quota of knowledge and representation. The features of special interest are the fine
specimens of china, cmbracinc; examples of Minton, Sevres, and Worcester ware; ivory, metal, and wood-work;
Rothermel's " Battle of Gettysburg"; the mosaic altar, containing thousands of inlay, in colors; the Japanese
suite; extensive coin collections; castings and mouldings; carvings; paintings and photographs; armor and
Turkish hanfinfs, etc. Admission free, by application, between the hours of 9.30 a. m. and r> p. m.
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Located in the same West Park, one-half mile above Memorial Hall, is a large building composed of iron
and glass, and was one of the main features of the Centennial Exhibition. There arc more than 7000 sp
mens of rare and choice plants, trees, and shrubs, etc. There are well-kept lawns and walks tastefully arranged.
Admission free, on application, between 9 a. m. and p. m. During the winter season lectures on botany are
given gratuitously.
It '^ interesting to note that the grounds of Memorial Hall show traces yet of the enormous wear and tear
of the crowds to the Centennial while the land about Horticultural Hall is in splendid condition.
One of the claims to public attention possessed bj Fairmont Park is its great extension over 3000 acres.
Yet this is not altogether without some feature of discomfort to those whose steed consists of "Shank's mare"
alone. In the future, however, the whole resources of the vast park will be placed at the command of any one,
the City Council having granted a license to William Wharton, Jr., for the building of a gravity railway. The
terms of the license seem to be reasonably protective to all public rights. The fare cannot exceed five Cents
for a round trip, with children under tin- years of age free, but an extra fare max be charged for the suspended
cable line across the Schuylkill into West Park. Two per cent of the gross receipts must In- contributed to
the Park Commission for Tark improvements and decorations, and actual work must be begun within six
months and the line completed within two years. The Commission reserve the complete control of the road,
with power to revoke the license at any time if its provisions are not fulfilled. The period of the license is
titty years.
This meets the greatest want of Philadelphia's magnificent Park by making it thoroughly eujoyable for
the masses of the people who have no carriages and cannot afford to hire them. Thev can now get to the
Park, but they are weary from their daily labors; their children are with them and without nurses, and the
most they cm do is to get into the Park and sit down under its heartsonie shades.
The route of the proposed road Commences at a point at or near the foot of the old ii)clined plane, a short
distance from the Columbia Bridge, thence with double track to the summit at or near the head of the inclined
plane: thence with single track to Chamounix; thence with single track to the foot of the inclined plane; also
extending from the summit with single track to the foot of the inclined plane; also extending from the summit
with single track to a point at or near the intersection of Belmont and Elm Avenues; thence with a single
track, to the foot of the inclined plane; also a branch with a double track beginning near the intersection of
Huntingdon Street and Ridge Avenue, and extending thence westerly to and aeross the river Schuylkill by a
suspension bridge to a point in the West Park, where it may connect with main single track between Chamounix
and the foot of the inclined plane. Along the line of the road tunnels are to be constructed on the main track
between the proposed suspension bridge and the foot of the inclined plane near Chamounix, midwav between
Chamounix and Belmont Summit, under George's' Hill and under a concourse at the comer of Belmont and
Elm Avenues. Stations are to be erected at such places as may be deemed necessary. The line of the pro-
posed suspension bridge is a continuation of Huntingdon Street, and by means of the new Lehigh Avenue
Electric Railway direct communication with the Park will be afforded the people of Kensington and Fraukford.
The road will be ready for operation May 1, 1890.
WEST PHILADELPHIA.
This district of Philadelphia comprises the whole region between the west bank of the Schnvlkill and the
boundary line of the city. With the exception of those sections bordering close upon the river, and which arc
devoted to shipping, commercial, and manufacturing enterprises, West Philadelphia is Iargeli occupied with
wealthy and middle-class residences, and there are numerous magnificent church edifices, hospitals, and p
institutions in this section. The section formerly comprised several independent townships, which contained
various districts.
One of these districts was Belmont, created by act of April 14, ISO::, ami Which embraced that part of
Blockley township which lay along the river Schuylkill from the northern boundary-line of Wesl Philadi
to the' northern boundary -line between Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties, ami had also it- ivi stern bound-
ary on that line. This district had scarcely time to be organized before the Act of Consolidation of February
■J. is.", t. put an end to its franchises. The name was derived from Belmont, the country-seat of the Peters
family, which is now a portion of Fairmount Park. The mansion was erected by William Peter- about 1743,
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the name was descriptive of the tine position of the property, and suggestive of the beautiful views of two
river and valley of the Sehuvlkill visible
from the site. The property became the estate of Judge Richard
Peters of the United States District Court in 1786, and he
lived there until his death, which happened August 22, 1882.
Bloekley was a township on the west sida of the Schuyl-
kill River, north of Kingsessing township; bounded on the
east by the river; extending south from the county-line, op-
posite to, but a little below, the mouth of the Wissahiekon,
down to the Nangancsy or Mill Creek, below the Wood-
lands; thence by the same creek up to Chadd's Ford turn-
pike, known in later years as the Baltimore pike ; along the
same to Cobb's Creek; thence by the courses of the same to-
the county-line adjoining Lower Merion township, Mont-
gomery County, and along the same to the river Delaware.
It was traversed by the Darbv road, the Chadd's Ford or
Baltimore pike, the road to West Chester, to Haterford and
to Lancaster. Within the boundaries were the villages of
Hamilton, Mantua, West Philadelphia, Hestonville, and
Haddington.
greatest length four miles ; the greatest
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'breadth, five miles; area, 7580 acres. The date of the for-
mation of this township is not known. It was created at a
very early period after the establishment of the provincial
government. The name is supposed to have been derived
from Bloekley, a parish in England in the county of Wor-
cester.
Kingsessing was a township in the extreme southwestern
portion of the city, bounded on the north by Bloekley ; on
the east by Mill Creek and Schuylkill River; on the south
by Delaware River and Bow Crtek ; and on the west by
Darbv Creek and Cobb's Creek; shaped irregularly. It em-
braced the site of the old village of Kingsessing, but no
settlement of any size except MaylandvilJe. It was traversed
principally by the Darby road and the road to the Lazaretto.
Its greatest length, five miles; greatest breadth, two and one
half miles; area, 6800 acres. This was the oldest settled
portion of the county of Philadelphia. Kingsessing, or
Chinsessing, was the name of a place lying on the west
side of the Schuylkill River, below the western abstinent of
Penrose Ferry Bridge, and not far distant therefrom. Acre-
lius savs Chinsessing was '• a place on the Schuylkill where
five families of freemen dwelt together in houses two stories
hich, built of white nut tree (hickory), which was at that
time regarded as the best material for budding houses, but in
later times was altogether disapproved of for such purposes."'
Among the most noted public institutions in West Phila-
delphia district is
PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
we have told but little of the gigantic marble pile itself
bearing this designation. It is, in truth, Philadelphia's
modern architectural monument — the largest edifice for
municipal purposes in the world. Its tower, when com-
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pleted, will rank as the third highest edifice iu the world, the Washington Monument and the Eiffel Tower at
I'mis being the other and taller structures. Certainly no city in the United States has anything to show in
comparison with it. Perhaps it might also be added, none so costly, for it has already exceeded the original esti-
mate by §5,000,000, and has occupied so far eighteen instead of ten years in its erection. Five years more may
elapse before if is thoroughly finished and the cost accurately gauged. The true Philadclphian, however, counts
neither time nor money, but aims at the thorough completion of the grand pile, to which generations yet to
come will point with pride, as it lifts its snowy marble height into the blue sky, and acts a beacon for the b
comer.
It standi at t lit- intersection of Broad and Market Streets, and practically bas four fronts, none of which
lack in dignity of treatment and care of design. The north and south fronts measure 470 feet, and the east
and west front 486J feet in their extreme length. Though it stands at the intersection of such a leading thor-
oughfare it offers little or no impediment to traffic. Through its ample gateways and its noble quadrangle the
streets it appears to block are continued, an advantage the busy residents of the section cannot fail to appreci-
ate. The court-yard in the centre is 200 feet square, all flagged with massive stone. A reference to the illus-
tration in the present work will give the ge: iral reader a better idea of it than a" detailed architectural descrip-
tion, though the dimensions should be borne in mind, in order to adequately grasp the details of this enormous
and stately structure.
On the north side of the square interior rises a grand tower of white granite and marble, which, when com-
pleted, will make it, as above stated, the third highest tower in the world. It is to be surmounted with a bronze
statue, twenty feet high, of William Penn. Ground was broken for the building August 10, 1.871. The first
stone of the foundation was laid just a year later, August 12, 1872, and on July 4, 1874, the corner-stone was
laid in the presence of an influential throng of state and civic dignitaries and other citizens, impressive cere-
monies governing the occasion. Some idea of the preliminary work for the vast structure may be gained from
the fact that th._- excavations for cellars and foundations required a
year's work and necessitated the removal of 141,500 cubic feet of
earth. The most remarkable trait attending the design for this
work has been the recognition of the possibility of future growth
of the city. Building for posterity has not hitherto been a feature
of American architecture, the crv of being cramped for room being
the most often heard. Iu the Public Buildings of the Quaker
City it is fair to suppose will be found adequate accommodations
for many years to come.
The style is that of the Renaissance of the French order,
modified to suit the exigencies of the requirements. It is distin-
guished by a wealth of ornamentation, which nevertheless is rigidly
held within the bounds of good taste, so that nothing incongruous
or meretricious strikes the observer. Pillars, pilasters, niches,
statues, caryatides, and other sculptured work enliven the facade jM '^ ^^PcA^itl'''
in the interior. The whole makes an agreeable and lasting im- ^ ^ l',j jgy —
pression, but there is a shade of doubt as to the effect likely to be ," -' V.'*
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produced by the Penn statue, which cannot be wholly solved till it \\, !\S<~ r -:'''\' /
is placed in position. John McArthur is the architect, and the F+.lLX^'
work is being done by a commission of which the chairman is I
Samuel C. Perkins. The building contains 520 rooms aggregating ^- V
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a floor space of 14\ acres. Though, as has been pointed out, the
building has four " fronts," the natural and proper front is to the
north on Broad Street. Here, where it opens out into a broad esplanade, stands an equestrian monument to
General Reynolds, who laid down his life in the first .lay's fight at Gettysburg.
The last report of the building commission enclosed a statement from Architect McArthur, in i
the completion of the tower, that it will require a peri.'. 1 of four years to prepare and erect com] I I ! same,
and that the estimated cost is §325,000. The tower on which th i metal superstructure, as above noted, i I
<■■ 1, is .■; marble, finished at :i:i7 feet, t V inches above the pavement, and from which the skin or covering
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of the clock story starts, is capped with large granite blocks IS inches thick, and a solid floor of iron beams,
brick arches, concrete and asphalt covers the interior space at this higher level. Eight anchoring rods three
inches ic diameter and 55 feet loug have been built in the walls for the purpose of anchoring and securing the
metal work, and the general drawings with much of the details are completed. The skeleton framework is
proposed to be of wrouaht-iron or steel, and the exterior covering of the clock story, rising 67 feet 8 inches, of
cast-iron, painted white to harmonize with the marble below. The balance of the metal work — the dome —
risk)"- 105 feet 7 inches to the base of the terminal figure, as well as the statue itself, is recommended to be of
aluminum bronze, the most preferable of non-rusting materials suitable for such a purpose. A covering or
gutter of this metal will be placed over the top of the marble work, properly connected with the drainage sys-
tem of the tower, in order to prevent any possible discoloration of the marble from the oxydation of the iron-work
above. The preliminary work, including the completion of the main structural features of the clock story, and
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the necessarv preparations for the fundamental elements of the balance of the superstructure, which are essential
to the further advancement of the work after the clock story shall have been so far completed as to allow of the
continuance of the work of erection, can probably be accomplished by the end of 1S90, at a cost within a rea-
sonable portion of the amount appropriated and to be appropriated to the Commissioners for that period.
Portions of the building have recently been occupied. Mayor Fitler was the first to enter into the elegant
suite of rooms designed for the mayoralty offices, which suite is a suggestion of the rooms designed for the other
departments. . For Mavor Fitter's private use there is a long, handsome room, wainscoted, like all the others,
with Tennessee marble, and with an elaborate mantel of vari-colored stone. Adjoining is the great audience-
room, a laroy, square apartment where visitors may seek the Mayor's ear through his private secretary. Opening
into this room is a larjre office for the Mayor's clerks, beyond is a similar room for the clerks of the Depart-
ment of Public Works, and at the opposite end of the suite from the Mayor's sanctum is the private office of
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES. 99
Director Wagner, the chief of that department. The entire suite has a high wainscoting of Tennessee marl le,
the ceilings ami walls are painted in a pleasant tint, and gas ami electric fittings are supplied in abundance.
Along the opposite of the corridor is a nearly similar suite of rooms overlooking the interior court-yard,
and designed for the use of the Department of Public Safety. Directly over the Market Street entrance is a
large apartment for the daily meetings of the police lieutenants with Superintendent Lamon, whose private office
adjoin- tin! assembly-room on the south. In his office Superintendant Lamon has an immense rack against the
wall with spaces for the names of nearly 5000 officers, each placed upon a strip of card. On the opposite side
of the meeting-room is the private office of Director Stokely, of the Department of Public Safety, and then
comes tie- staircase leading to the floors above. A private passage beneath the stairs leads from Director
Stokely's office to a series of rooms which will be devoted to the clerks of the department. One of these
offices is now occupied by the Building Inspectors, who will be transferred to another floor.
To get rid of the hangers-on who congregate around Central Station Magistrate hearings, the Central Station
has been located up in the top of the building upon the sixth floor. Prisoners will be taken within the court-
yard to the turreted tower that creeps up the southern wall of the inclosure on the east side of the Broad Street
entrance. Here an elevator will lift them to the sixth floor to the lock-up, a huge and lofty room with thirty-
two iron cages ranged in rows in the centre of the room. A short corridor leads around to the Magistral :'s
room on the east side of the court-yard, a large apartment like the Police lieutenants' assembly-room on the
second floor, and, like that, also furnished with a smaller room on either side. Along the corridor leading from
the lock-up is a series of small rooms for the various uses of the department, and a corresponding suite on tin-
floor beneath, reached by a small staircase, is set aside for the use of the Central Station detectives. All of
these rooms are handsomely wainscoted with fancy-colored tiles, and are now almost ready to receive their
furniture.
Across the main corridor from the Magistrate's Court, on the sixth floor, are the large rooms occupied b\-
the Electrical Department, looking down into Market Street from a high elevation. Other city department
offices already occupied are in close proximity to the Mayor's apartments. On the fourth floor, directly over-
head, are five rooms occupied by the Survey Bureau, while the apartments on the Mayor's floor, south of the
Market Street entrance, are devoted to the Highway Department. The ground floor north of the Market Si reel
entrance is occupied by the various branches of the Tax Office — the Board of Revision of Taxe.-, Delinquent
Tax Bureau, Bureau for the Collection of Water Rents, Board of Assessors and the office of the Receiver of
Taxes, which extend from the Market Street entrance around to the north Broad Street entrance. . Then tin-
other half of the east side is devoted in the order named: To the Park Commission, the Commissioner! of
City Property and the City Commissioners, while the City Controller's office and the City Treasurer's office
divide between thein the eastern half of the south floor, the Controller's office outside and tie- City Treasury
inside. With the departments already established in the Public Buildings and those soon to enter, the princi-
pal city offices will then centre there.
THE MANUFACTURES OF PHILADELPHIA.
In point of manufactures Philadelphia has always taken the lead of all other American cities. Manufac-
turing was active here when the British Parliament sought to compel the provincials to rely upon British work-
men for all sorts of manufactured materials and to discourage mechanical industry in America. Durinf the
Revolutionary period the Philadelphians were kept busy in manufacturing cloth, guns, swords, cannon, etc. for
tie- American army. During 1S75, a year succeeding a period of distress till over the country, the leading
manufactures ..f Philadelphia were estimated by Lorin Blodgett, from statistics furnished by prominent m inn
facturers, to be worth in money §552,000,000, upon which the estimated profit, at no more than 6 per cent,
was over 133,000,000. The number of distinct manufactures is so great as to almost baffle an attempt to
describe them, many of them being small and of article's difficult to classify. In the aggregate of manufac-
turing establishments, the variety of articles made, the number of persons employed, and the value of mal
used, Philadelphia surpasses all other cities in the United States. In 1S70, according to the census, there were
8579 manufacturing establishments in the city and vicinity, which were operated by 2177 steam- > : of
57,304 horse-power, and 59 water-wheels of CCC-G uorsc-pov.er. En : 1875 the city boiler-inspector reported
30f>S steam-boilers in use, being an 'dn-jjk-ise it. u\- years of S91, or :;:; per cent. At that ratio the number of
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manufacturing establishments in 1ST6 was about 11,000 and the capital $250,000,000. Then about ICOjOOO 1
hands are eraploved in good times in these manufactures. Since that period, manufactories have been multi-
plying on every hand, and the ranks of artisans have been continuously increasing.
BANKS.
Fiduciary institutions play an important part in the encouragement and advancement of the manufactures
and commerce of the city, and in this respect Philadelphia is liberally provided, the following being a list of
the leadi no- monetary institutions: America, 327 Walnut Street; North America, 309 Chestnut Street ; Beneficial
Saving Fuud, Twelfth and Chestnut Streets; Centennial, Thirty-second Street cor. Market; Central, 109 S.
Fourth Street; City, 33 N. Sixth Street; Columbia, 432 Chestnut Street; Commercial Bank of Pennsylvania,
311 Chestnut Street; Commonwealth, Fourth and Walnut Streets; Consolidation, 331 N. Third Street; Cora
Exchange, Second and Chestnut Streets; Eighth, Second Street and Girard Avenue; Farmers' and Mechanics',
427 Chestnut Street; First, 315 Chestnut Street; First, of Camden, Second and Market Streets; Girard, 116
S. Third Street; Independence, Chestnut Street below Fifth; Kensington, Frankford Road and Girard Avenue;,
Keystone, Chestnut Street cor. Juniper; Manayunk, 4371 Main Street; Manufacturers', 27 N. Third Street;
Mechanics', 24 S. Third Street; Merchants', 108 S. Fourth Street: Merchants' Exchange, 131 S. Third Street;
National, of Commerce, 211 Chestnut Street ; National, of Germantown, 4800 Germantown Avenue; Northern
Liberties, Third and Vine Streets; Republic, 320 Chestnut Street; Security, 701 Girard Avenue; State Bank
of Camden, 212 Church Street; Northern Saving Fund, Sixth and Spring Garden Streets; Penn, Seveuth
Street cor. Market; People's, 435 Chestuut Street: Philadelphia, 423 Chestnut Street; Philadelphia Saving
Fund, Seventh Street cor. Walnut; Germantowi; Savings Fund, 4794 Germantown Avenue; Second, 4434
Frankford Avenue; Seventh, Fourth and Market Streets; Shackamaxon, Frankford Avenue cor. Nonas Street;.
Sixth, Second and Pine Streets; South wark, 610 S. Second Street; Spring Garden, Twelfth and Spring Gar-
den and 400 Chestnut Streets; Third, Market and Merrick Streets; Tradesman's, 113 S. Third Street; Union,
Third and Arch Streets; West Philadelphia, Fortieth and Market Streets; Western, 408 Chestnut Street;.
Western Saving, Tenth and Walnut Streets.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.
The o-rowth of a citv is greatly enhanced bv the extent and liberal character of its transportation facilities..
The railroads having depots in the city are: Baltimore and Ohio, Chestnut Street Bridge; Camden and Atlantic
Railroad, Vine Street Ferry ; North Pennsylvania Railroad, Berk's and American, above Second, Ninth and
Green Streets; Pennsylvania Railroad, Broad and Filbert Streets; Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railroad,
Pier 8, Walnut Street Wharf ; Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, Thirteenth and Callowhill Streets; Ger-
mantown and Norristown Branch and Bound Brook Division, Ninth and Green Streets; West Jersey Railroad,
Market Street Ferry.
The street-car passenger service of Philadelphia consists of 47 routes, covering every point of interest and
the convenience of the visitors. These cars are propelled by cable, horse, or electric power, and intersect the
city in every possible direction, with frequent service of a few minutes' interval at the most. To give the
routes in detail would be to give a practical street directory of the city.
PHILADELPHIA'S GROWTH AMD FUTURE.
That Philadelphia continues to grow rapidly, there are evidences on every hand; and if the building opera-
tions of the last half of 1889 approximate in number to those of the first half, the present year will break the
city's record in building. The record is 83S7 new buildings, not counting alterations, additions, and back
buildings erected in 188S. The total number of operations for the first six months of 188D, according to the
Real Estatt Record and Guide, is 6408, or only 18S9 less than for all last year. Two-story houses continue to
be the favorites as the hemes of the people, and 4711 >.f them have been erected this year. The Twenty-eighth
ward leads with 1181, followed by the Twenty-sixth ward with 609, the Twenty-fifth with 517. and the Twenty-
fourth with 497. Compared with the first six months of 1SSS, 14G4 more of these little homes have been built
this year than last. Three-story houses, which, have Mther suffered through the rag' for smaller dwellings, are
ao-ain rapidly coming into favor. The number ereet'ed i:p ,t» , July 1 a 1839 was 143 7, against 1007 for the
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same period of IS8S, a gain of 420. Four-story dwellings are also picking up, 20 having already gone up, as
against only 14 during the whole of 18SS. The increase in the number of the three- and four-story dwellings
is a good indication of the general prosperity. The estimated cost of the new two-storj houses was $9,428,-
000; of the three-story ones, §0,421,500; and of the four-story, 8156,000. The total cost of all the operations
was 819,860,31 7, which i-- exclusive of 81,040,400 spent on alterations and additions, making the grand t"t.;l
820,900,717. There has been a noticeable decrease this year in the number of costly office structures and
other large buildings erected. Still, permits have been taken out for three large office buildings to cost §660,-
000, 11 warehouses, 32 factories, 36 foundries ami shops, 38 stores, :'. theatres, 4 freight stations, 2 library
buildings, 3 club-houses, 7 churches, and 5 school house.-.. The number of conveyances recorded during the
first six months of 18S9 was S419, representing property valued at 842,374,824. This was an unusually large
amount, the total value of all the transfers of 1SSS being only §62,663,201.
Then, the city is in this year (1SS9) spending more money for improvements than ever before, ami the cost
of the permanent, improvements to be effected will be between four and five million dollars. Nowhere are the
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signs of progress more evident than in the centre of the city. With the §200,000 appropriated for repaying
streets occupied by street-car companies, Chestnut Street is being put in g 1 condition from Front t'> Eigh-
teenth. All the old-fashioned heavy square stone blocks and cobbles have been removed and replaced with
Belgian block-.. The same- work is nearly completed on Arch Street from Second to Seventh. Sansom, Race,
Fourth, Eighth, and a number of other streets, principally the numbered ones, are to be similarly repaved, and
in a short time a cobblestone pavement in the central portions of the city will be a thing of the past. The
expenditure appropriated bj the City Council for repaying streets not occupied by street-car comp
will accomplish a great deal, but its good effects will not be so apparent becanse they will be more
i red. One of the most important b'u< of repaving v.i'l be the laying of an asphalt pavement or. Diamond
Street from Broad to Third, connecting with the present pavements of the same material west of Broad £
and east of Third, and giving a fine drive to the Park to the residents of the northeastern section of the city.
Work will also be begun on the new West Philadelphia drive to the Park by way of Thirty-ninth and other
102 ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
streets, and the asphalt pavement on Broad Street will be continued to Glenwood Avenue. In the centre of the
citv Cherry and the few other streets not occupied by horse-car tracks will be repaved, mostly with Belgian
blocks. As far as possible these streets will connect with those being repaved out of the 8300,000 appropriation.
Such great improvements will be effected by the appropriation given for repaying this year that members of the
Finance Committee of Councils have expressed themselves in favor of appropriating $1,000,000 for continuing
the work next year. With a portion of this amount all the central portion of the city between the Delaware
and the Schuylkill Rivers can be replaced with Belgian blocks and asphalt, and a large proportion be devoted
to repaying in other sections. Simultaneously with the work of repaying goes the completion of the last section
of the East Bark Reservoir. In this improvement, which will insure a supply of pure drinking-water to the
greater part of the city, and in other works of the Water Bureau, nearly $1,000,000 is being spent. The piers
of the Walnut-street Bridge are now under contract, and Director Wagner will ask for $400,000 for the super-
structure next year. This will leave only the approaches to be erected in 1891. The abolition of Gunner's
Run has been begun at an expenditure this year of $200,000, and will be continued with yearly appropriations
of $100,000 or more until the nuisance shall be gotten rid of forever. Work on other sewers, main and branch,
is bein^j pushed at a cost of several hundred thousand dollars. Other works of improvement, such as the new
county prison, new school-houses, the opening of new s' r : ts, and many others are being prosecuted at an
expense that will make the total very large. As a result of all this labor, the close of the year 1889 will find
the city in much better shape than did the beginning.
Hitherto Philadelphia has been regarded as the first city in the country in point of territorial area, and as
second in respect of population. Chicago has recently annexed several extensive suburban towns, and the area
of its municipality is now much in excess of that of Philadelphia, which heretofore has been the largest in the
country. In view of the approaching census, the prophets have been considerably exercised in asserting and
denying that Philadelphia will have to give second place also to Chicago in the matter of population. In the
absence of an actual count, these figures maybe interesting: The total vote polled in Chicago in 1SSS was
123,475, and in Philadelphia 205,747. The ratio of voters to the population in 1SS0 was in Chicago 6.06
and 4.93 in Philadelphia. This would give in Chicago, before the annexation of a large part of Illinois, a popu-
lation of 748,258 in 1SS8, and, with the estimated 200,000 added by the taking in of suburban towns, gives
Chicago in round numbers 1,000,000, while, even at the very low ratio given above, Philadelphia has m round
numbers 1,200,000.
Whatever the census may show positively, there is no denying the fact that in all the features which dis-
tinguish a threat metropolis, as connected with religion, morality, charity, benevolence, industry, trade, art,
science, literature, education, Philadelphia is behind no city of its size in the world, while by its broad terri-
torial size, peculiarities of building, cheap and good markets, with abundance of air, light, and water it exceeds
in comfort within the reach of the poorest classes any other city in the world, and is justly entitled to its
appellation of the "City of Homes" as well as to that of the "City of Brotherly Love."
ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
The pages that follow contain many of the representative houses of Philadelphia, and in con-
nection with the illustrated portion of the work will be found profitable and interesting.
THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE.— Its New Office Building, Pro-
gress, Etc.— The following description from the plans of the
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company's Dew building is
taken from the Philadelphia Ledger: The plans for the new
structure of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, at Xos.
921, 923 and 925 Chestnut Street, prepared by Theophilus P. Chand-
ler, Jr., architect, give promise of a build-
ing th it will not only be remarkably well
adapted to commercial, corporation, and
professional uses, but will also, from its
handsome and substantial exterior, be an
attractive feature of Chestnut Street
architecture. The building will have a
frontage of 77.1).,' feet, and a depth of 216
feet to Chant Street. The front will be
eight stories in height, and be used for
office purposes. The rear portion, on
Chant and Kelly Streets, which will be
occupied exclusively by the Penn Mutual
Lire, will be four stories in height only,
and will be constructed of brick, with
brown stone trimmings. The general
style of the front will be classical. The
material used in the facade will be white
marble, rock faced and tooled. The fi out
will lie broken at the western entrance,
over which will rise an imposing tower,
projecting 10?^ feet from the rest of the
building, the line of which is the same as
that of the Record building to the east.
The line of the tower entrance is a eoutin
marble columns, of five feet in diameter and 32 feet in height
The columns will be spanned by an archway, in the shadow of
which, resting on a highly ornamental lintel, will stand a statue
of William Penn. Carvings, touches in window sills, conceits in
balustrades and other indications of an artist's skill v.
grace to the dignity of the tower, which will be surmounted by a
gilded dome. The towel entrance will
lead into a marble v.ainscotted corridor,
15 feet wide, and an iron stairway and
two fast elevators will carry the visitors
to any of the upper floors. The corridor
will run to the quarters of the Penn
Mutual Life in the rear, the main office of
which, on the first floor, will be 60x75 !, et
and 25 high. The kitchen will be on the
AVr't f0l "' tn noor i and the offices of the direc-
$S? tniS aml otliers wil1 be on tlie second aud
third, as will also be the dining-room.
| The cost or the building is estimated at
between .ft.'uion and s« f,, , ,.,..] t ne
Jffl contractors, J. E. & A. L. Pennock, are
| „'.■ , to have the structure completed bj Sep
;- ) - \\ tember 30, I?90. The follow:,
1 '•/ show the progress of the institution, ren-
nation of that of the Citj Trust buildin; ';< . .' % CiS
to tin' west. The recessed portion of the
front will rise in three square piers 32feet
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rnent 35 feet high, So feet wide and loo
deep, admirably adapted either for one,
or. by the use of a partition, fortwostores.
The upper floors will be divided f
there being two suits of si\ offices each,
divided by alight well on each Boor. A marble gable will ri
feet over the recessed portion of the front, and graceful ornamen-
tation will relieve the otherwise classic outline of Ihe facade.
Tie- tower, as already stated, will project from the rest of the
'■ face on a line with that o( the Citj
Trust building, and is 19)4 feet wide. It will rise on two n
1887, 88,009,76*; 1- -. 83,353 i i, Instance
in fore, 1880, $31,608,51 I; 1881, - 14,637.444.;
1882. $38,194,522; 1883, $11,521,675 ; 1534, $43,-
979,860; L8S5, $47.9S9,223; 1886, 553,911.673;
; 1887, $61,018,805 ;1&5S, $68,372,882. Its board
I of trustees compi isesa list of citizi ns long
• ami favorably known for their ; ;
I rectitude, their success in business, and
9 their excellent reputation in ;:.
• quarters, its officers are E. M. Seed ■
president; R, s. Stephens, vice-pn sident;
I II. C. Brown, secretary, and J. J. I i
actuarj Board of trusti es: William II.
Kern. James O. Pease rhom . W. ' ■ ■
Ji eph M. P. Price, Charles W [son
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Joseph, B. Hoda ilt Howard Hlnchinan, William H. 1:
Atwood Smith, John II Watt, N. Parker Shortrldge I
Brock, Benjamin \i: u, John Scott, Charles . I. Field, Robert
I'm n. .ii. William M. Runk, K. All ' er, Henry S. 1
Noah \. Plynipton, Benj.S Beutly, Frank Markoe, Harry K.
Lincoln K. Fassmore, and K lohnson, Jr.
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GYV. RUSSELL, American Watch Salesroom, Importer of
Fine French anil English Clocks, etc., No. 22 Noith Sixth
Street.— The city of Philadelphia is one of the principal
centres of the United States for the trade in diamonds and
jewelry, and it is here that the public generally rind everything in
these lines, both watches, precious stones and jewelry in the
newest styles and of the most reliable quality. Prominent among
the representative and influential houses, actively engaged in this
important trade, is that of Mr. G. W. Russell, No. 22 North Sixth
Street, importer of fine French and English clocks, and dealer in
diamonds, jewelry and silverware. This business, which is the
oldest of its kind in Philadelphia, was established in 182S by Mr.
George Russell, the father of the present proprietor. In 1861 Mr.
G. W. Russell succeeded to the management. Mr. Russell has had
great experience in all brandies of the jewelry trade, and is a well
known importer of diamonds and other precious stones, buying the
loose stones and setting them here in the best manner, and after
the most approved fashion and original designs. The premises
occupied comprise a superior three-story and basement building
20x80 feet ill area. The various departments are elegantly fitted
up with every appliance and convenience for the accommodation
and display of the extensive and valuable stuck and the comfort of
customers. The first floor is utilized for diamond goods, precious
stones, jewelry of all kinds, American and foreign watches, silver
and silver plated ware, etc. The second for lamps, novelties,
bronze goods, clocks, etc. The third floor is the repairing and
manufacturing department, where special attention is given by
higiiiy skilled workmen to all orders. In precious stones Mr. Rus-
sell has achieved merited distinction, and shows a magnificent
stock of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, opals, etc .
and possesses many matched stones of rare beauty, which cannot
be readily duplicated elsewhere. Very moderate prices prevail in
this establishment, while polite and efficient assistants serve
customers intelligentlyand promptly. All goods are selected with
great care, the first considerations being quality, excellence of
workmanship and beauty of design. Mr. Russell is a native of
Philadelphia, where he has made hosts of friends in consequence
of his ability and integrity, justly meriting the abundant success
that lias attended his well directed efforts in the jewelry trade.
Of one thing lie justly boasts, nothing but first class and genuine
a,- tides are kept at his establishment, as lie deals in no imitation
Jewelry of any description, consequently his patrons are absolutely-
sure of at all times getting superior and reliable articles.
TAv ROGERS & SON, Planters and Wholesale Dealers in
Fresh and Salt Oysters, Nos. 321 and 326 South Delaware
Avenue.— Representative in the wholesale oyster trade
is tiie widely and favorably known bouse of Messrs. T.
A. Rogers & Son of Nos. 324 and 326 South Delaware Avenue.
The public of this city and surrounding country are great con-
sumers of oysters and other shell fish, but their tastes aie refined
and their requirements exacting and only the choicest growths
find an extended market here. Realizing this factMessrs. Rogers
& Son, have ever devoted their attention solely to the best grades
of oysters, both fresh and salt. This extensive business
was founded in I860 by Mr. T. A. Rogers, a merchant of marked
eneigv and enterprise, who admitted his son, Mr. Maurice A.
Rogers, to partnership in 1885. Mr. Maurice A. Rogers although a
youug man has had a practical experience of oversixteen years,
before becoming a member of the firm having been brought up in
it from boyhood. Extending theii connections, developing their
facilities and giving their personal attention toall orders the house
has kept steadily enlarging its business til! it now extends to every
portion of New York State, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The
firm supply oysters in bulk and at wholesale and also upon com-
mission. Their Philadelphia trade is of the greatest magnitude,
including leading dealers and large consumers such as the first
•., iss oyster houses, hotels and restaurants. They are owners of
thirteen oyster bouts and have a large picking house at Maurice
River Cove, where the firm are extensive planters of these bivalves
and where from seventy-five to one hundred handsale constantly
employed. No house in Philadelphia is better prepared to fill the
largest orders at the shortest notice with the freshest, finest and
choicest oysters than this reliable old concern whose reputation
for the uniform superiority and excellence of its product is unrival-
led by any similar first class house in the trade. Mr. T. A. Rogers
is a native of New York State and lias resided in Philadelphia for
over thirty-six years, and Mr. Maurice A.Rogers, is a native ot this
city, both residing in Camden, N.J. The firm ever maintains au
enviable reputation [or dealing in the best qualities of stock, solid
measure and the lowest market rates, and their unflagging enter-
prise and honorable dealing have secured to Philadelphia a highly
beneficial branch of wholesale trade, and they are worthy the sub-
stantial trade that has attended their efforts.
CONRAD B. DAY" & CO., Saddlery Hardware and Carriage
Materials, No. 38 North Third Street.— The trade iu saddlery
hardware and carriage materials of all kinds, has its oldest
and one of its most reliable and leading exponents in the
celebrated house of Messrs. Conrad B. Day & Co. The business was
founded in lS4Sby Mr. W. P. Wilstach, who was succeeded in 1855
by Messrs. W. P. Wilstach & Co., and iu 1867 by Messrs. Scott &
Day. It was in 1877 that Sir. Day succeeded to the sole control of
the business under the existing name and style. Since the incep-
tion of the business to the present the house has always had its
headquarters on Third Street, and where it early became justly
celebrated for the superior characterof all goods handled. Mr.
Day brings to the business special qualifications, including vast
practical experience, perfected facilities and influential connec-
tions. Their warehouse and salesrooms occupy a five-story build-
ing 25x165 feet in size with basement, and is finely fitted up and
arranged, and affording a complete and comprehensive display of
all fine goods in this line. An immense and A 1 stock is constantly
carried, comprising a general line of all articles, which are used in
the building of carriages, including axles, springs, bolts, washers,
patent leather, cloth, rubber and enameled drills, and every thing
comprehended under the head of carriage materials. They have
relations abroad which enable them to import the finest lines of
saddlery hardware, besides with home manufacturers which is
adapted to the special wants ot the best classes of American trade,
and constantly keep in stock everything in the shape of saddlery
hardware and all kinds of metal goods used iu the manufacture of
either carriages or harness. They also keep a generalliue or horse
clothing and lap robes of every description, besides combs, brushes
and all the requisites of a horse. This is one of the largest houses
of the kind in Pennsylvania, and their trade reaches to every part
of the United States, six travelers representing the house upon the
road. The firm's name has become a veritable trade mark for all
goods leaving the establishment, and secures to Philadelphia a
most valuable factor of mercantile activity. Mr. Day is a native of
this city, and has long been identified with the city's leading busi-
ness circles, and is highly esteemed as one of her able and honor-
able business men.
WM. LAYCOCK, Real Estate and Insurance, No. 914 Walnut
Street.— Among the multiplied in tercets of Philadelphia,
none mi pass those of real estate. The business is ably
conducted by men of enterprise, integrity anil ability
and operations on a large scale are continually going on. Among
those prominently identified with the business is Mr. Win. Layeock,
who has hail considerable experience iu the purchase, sale and ex-
change of property, and is probably the youngest representative of
the fraternity of real estate and insurance agents. lie is a native
Pliiladelphi.m, eighteen years of age, and brings to bear upon the
business a comprehensive knowledge of all the details pertaining
to it. He has been located at No. 911 Walnut Street the past year,
and is rapidly building up a good substantial connection with
capitalists and property owners. His particular attention is
devoted to all branches of the real estate business and also negoti-
ating loans on mortgages and renting houses and lands and col-
lecting rents ami buying and selling and exchanging property on
order. Mr. Layeock is especially interested in property in the
twenty-seventh ward and has to offer some very desirable building
lots in splendid locations at fair reasonable prices on easy methods
of time payments. This section of the city is rapidly growing and
investments made now will prove very valuable iu a few years.
In his business transactions he is very prompt, correct and reli-
able, and the most implicit confidence can be pla I in him. He
also effects insurance in any of the old stanch, strong companies
at the lowest rates of premiums.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
105
DR. JAEGER'S SANITARY WOOLEN" SYSTEM COMPANY,
Nos. 1104 and 1106 Chestnut Street, Scribner & Sulzer, Pro- ,
prietors. — This is abranch establishment founded in Octo-
ber, 1887, of the famous Dr. Jaeger's Sanitary Woolen
System Compauy, who-.,; headqu irters are situated at Sos. 827-829,
Broadway, New York. The Philadelphia store, which is under the
able and energetic management of Messrs. Scribner & Sulzer, is
located at No. 1104 and 1106 Chestnut Street. Dr. Jaeger's sanitary
woolen system, includes all articles worn by men. women and chil-
dren and quite appropriately Introduces to the American public
many articles, new and foreign to our use, but entirely essential
to perfect comfort and health. Dr. Jaeger's sanatory woolen
clothing has had marked success in Germany ami England, and
other foreign countries (where leading members of the medical
profession have testified to its value), and its introduction into
this country, where the climate is so liable to sudden and extreme
changes of temperature, may well be hailed as a public benefac-
tion. The system needs only to be tried to ensure its hearty and
general adoption. All articles are manufactured of the fine-it and
purest sheep's or camel-hair wool, without any admixture of linen or
cotton, or trace of noxious dyes. The great prevalence of the prae
tice of adulterating woolen fabrics with cotton, and the free use ol
injurious dyes, make this a most important consideration. To
he ilthj persons the timely adoption of Dr. Jaeger's sanatory woolen
cl.ti.iii;; will prove an excellent defe 1 against bodily disorders
from climatic and other influences; while its use will be attended
with -t beneficial results to those whose constitutions are not
robust, oi those whose health is impaired— especially to sufferers
from asthma and other pulmonary complaints, affections of the
chest, gout, rheumal in, d >i,l»-rs of the digestive organs, etc.
The sanitary woolen -> srt-m acts on such diseases by assisting the
efforts or the skin to expel the rbid humors, ft may he well to
declare explicitly that the sanatory clothing and bedding of the
Dr. Jaeger system, do not consist of medicated fabrics, but that
their sanatory efficacy is due to properties Inherent in m- <• • ■ i >
fibre of the material, and to special modes of construction, and
are therefor.-, as durable as the fabric itself. Their trade marl; Is
tie- sole guarantee ol manufacture under Dr. Jaeger's authority.
In appearance and feeling Dr. .1 i tlr'cs m,- very similar to
spun silk, and it may be justly declared that no garments hitherto
made are 50 agreeable and. comfortable to the wearer. They are
perfectly sort, mad.- of the finest wool in the world, and will not
irritate the most delicate skin, while at the same time the folds
adapt themselves to the body in a graceful 111 inner. Dr. Jaeger's
clothing may be worn through the heat of summer with the great-
est, comfort, and in colder weather they maintain as much warmth,
as the ordinary heavier flannel garments. All kinds of shirts, night
dresses, chemises, drawers, combination garments of shirts or
chemises for both sexes are manufactured from
Dr. Jaeger's unrivalled stockinet. This splen-
did stockinet material i^ also for sale by the
yard. In the bedding department are found
the following articles; vi?.. camel's hair pil-
lows, blankets, comfortables, sleeping sa. ks.
mattresses, pillow cases and sheets. The
camel's hair pillows are rilled with pure
camel's hair, and are covered with a thick,
soft woven material of the same. The sheets
and pillowcases are made of the finest durable
white cashmere and will not shrink In wash-
ing. The blankets and bed coverings are
made of the finest quality of undyed natural
brown camel's hair or Australian she- p .
wool. Dr. Jaeger states: " The advantage
of the natural-brown coverlets consists in
their freedom from all artificial dye; this I
personally guarantee. They therefore attract
less dirt and evil odors, and secure a more
undisturbed sleep. The blankets and pillows
of camel-hair wool retain the peculiar odor
which proceeds from the camel, and which is
an excellent remedy (long known In the East)
for soothing the nerves; consequently the
sleep which these articles induce is still more
quiet and refreshing. than in the case of the
coverlets of sheep's wool. Camel hair wool
blankets are especially to be recommended to
nervous persons and sufferers from sleepless-
ness." These blankets and lap robes may
therefore be considered indispensable to all
who adopt the sanitary woolen system of Dr.
G. Jaeger, and they will be found of the
greatest use to travelers (protecting against
damp and unclean beds) and sportsmen, as
well as for driving and for carriage rugs.
Tourists are particularly recommended to use
Dr. Jaeger's sanatory boots and shoes, as ou
long walkingexcursions.the feet remain longer
fresh and capable of exertion. Dr. Jaeg-
er's miscellaneous articles comprise among
others, socks and stockings, ladies' corsets a ml corsetcovers, ladies'
petticoats, ladies' dressing robes, camel's hair shawls, men's smok-
ing jackets, knitted garment--, lawn tennis shirrs, children's stock-
inet night dresses, white woolen handkerchiefs, white woolen col-
lars, natural brown laces, tyrolese belts forcorpulent p -
penders, belt bandages for stomach disordei 5, pure camel's hair
wadding, cyclists' stocking,, ladies' dress goods, and camel hair
suiting, gentlemen's suitings, trowsering, overcoating, etc. All
goods manufactured by the Dr. Jaeger's Sanitary Woolen System
Co. are made with the greatest care, and arc absolutely unrivalled
for quality, finish, reliability and uniform excellence.while theprice
quoted in all cases are extremely just and moderate. Persous who
have once bad the satisfacti if wearing Dr. J 1 natory
specialties, will in the future have no others. Careful attention
is given by the firm to orders by mail, and correspou 1 mts can
always rely upon being as well served through then mail ord r
department, as they would be, il they personally mad" their own
selections at the stoic.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
CE. WARNER & CO., Wholesale Commission Merchants in
Fish. Lobsters, Terrapin, Game, Etc., Nos. 22, 23, 32, 33, 3.?,
39, 4S and 49 Dock Stieet Wharf.— The mention of the name
of C. E. Warner & Co., the wholesale commission mer-
chants in fish, carries with it a prestige and confidence enjoyed in
a greater degree by none in the city, and is proof positive that the
liberal and just policy exercised in the management of the busi-
ness carried on by the firm is such as to give the co-partneis Mr.
C. E. Warner and Mr. P. F. Jam) a wide popularity alike with con-
signors and dealers. The business which was originally estab-
lished in 1867 by Mr. Warner and who was joined by Mr. Jann in
18S1 has always been successful and prosperous and is steadily
growing and expanding. The premises occupied on Dock Street
Wharf are very spacious and commodious and are numbered from
22 to 49 and in every particular are thoroughly and well equipped
and fitted up with every convenience for supplying the large trade
and receiving consignments which come in daily and consists of
fish of all kinds when in season from the ocean, lakes, river and bays
and .also lobsters and diamond back and other terrapin and game
from the Chesapeake and other sections. Competent assistants are
employed, and orders are filled and promptly delivered without
delay. The reputation of the firm is of the highest character and
as everything handled and dealt in is of the best qualityandpriees
satisfactory, business is lively and brisk and nourishing. Mr.
Warner who is a native of Massachusetts, a resident of Camden, N.
J., is well and favorably known in business and financial circles
in this city. Mr. Jann is a young man and a Philadelphia!! by
birth and is also well known in the trade having an experience of
over twenty years in this line. The firm is one of the most stanch
aud reliable in the city in the fish business and is highly endorsed
and recommended by all having dealings with it.
RIGGS & CO., Business aud Financial Brokers, No. 703 Walnut
Street.— There are at all times people seeking to in-
vest capital in such a manner as to insure to them the
utmost element of safety combined with a reasonable
rate of income. The field for daring and hazardous ventures
always exhibits a restless throng making haste to be rich: while
the field of legitimate investment is a less crowded one but, be-
yond any question, one in which more satisfying harvests are
seasonably secured. The conservative investor, buying neither an
option nor a chance, but legitimately placing his money where all
human probabilities and safeguards are on his side, is possibly a
less prominent, but certainly amore profitable, member financially
of the great body politic. Among those gentlemen in Philadelphia
who make the wants of the conservative investor their constant
study, and whose reputation for affording accurate information
and for possessing that intelligence and thorough integrity which
conduce to success, the name of J. B. Riggs stands second to none.
This gentleman, doing business at No. 703 Walnut Street, as Riggs
& Co., has been prominent in financial circles since 1S72. The title
of his occupation, business and finaucial broker, is one easily
assumed, but to attain the eminence which entitles one to meri-
toi iously possess it, and that to a degree that shall be attested by
satisfaction given to longstanding customers, means years of
patient application and conscientious care. Mr. Riggs makes a
specialty of the purchase and sale of legitimate business of all
kinds, the negotiation of partnerships, the procurement of special
capital, the sale of stocks and bonds of first-class manufacturing
and mineral corporations, and he also acts as trustee and trans-
fer agent. He is prepared to transact business in all parts of the
United States aud Canadas, and enjoys a liberal and substantial
patronage both at home ami in distant sections of the country.
No more careful, well-posted ami reliable broker can be found
than Mr. Riggs. If safety and not hazard, prudence and not reck-
lessness, fair income and not greedy gain, legitimate properties
and nut wildcat schemes are desired by an investor, let them eon-
suit Kiggs & Co. Mr. Riggs is in the prime of life, and known and
honored in commercial and financial circles for his business ability
ami sterling worth.
EHTEFIF.LD MILLS, of Neuhuryport. Mass. Represented
by George M. Fleming, No. 35Strawberry Street.— The de-
termination of the American people to vie with the older
countries in ruts, science aud manufactures, and all the
operations (if trade, is now recognized as a national characteris-
tic. In any specialty to which investigation is addressed, the truth
of this statement will be found to be fully borne out by the perse-
verance and courage of her manufacturers. This is illustrated by
our products in cotton yarns, as shown by a visit to the headquar-
ters in this line conducted by Mr. George M. Fleming, at No. 35
Strawberry Stieet. in this city. This gentleman is a well-known
manufacturers' agent and general dealer in yarns, with an exper-
ience of twenty years in the business, and established his present
enterprise here in 1879. Ue occupies a Hue three-story building,
25x100 feet in dimensions, ami, with his widespread and influen-
tial connections with the best manufacturing sources, coupled
with his foundation understanding of all the wants and require-
mets of the trade, he is prepared to conduct all operations under
the most favorable auspices, and to grant his patrons every advan-
tage known to the trade. Mr. Fleming is especially prominent
and popular in trade circles as the representative of the Wliite-
ficld Mills, manufacturers of cotton yarns, at Newburyport, Mass.
These mills make a specialty of soft-twisted, high grade hosiery-
yarns, in numbers from i's to 20's, in 8-inch caps, skeins or on
cones ; also warp yarn on beams, spools or in long or short skeins,
of worsted and yarns, and handles cotton and woolen yarns in
general for manufacturing purposes, in which he supplies an
extensive and influential demand throughout the entire United
States. Mr. Fleming isanative of this city, of excellent status in
business and social circles, and his large and growing trade, in
connection with the recognized superiority of the goods lie han-
dles, forms the best possible guarantee of his continued success
and permanent prosperity.
THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE
COMPANY, Atwood Smith, Agent, Nos. 331-337 Walnut stieet
— One of the largest, wealthiest and most popular tire insur-
ance companies in the world is the Liverpool aud London
and Globe, of Liverpool, England. The agent of this great corpo-
ration in Philadelphia and vicinity is Mr. Atwood Smith, who suc-
ceeded his father, Richards. Smith, and has been agent u f the
company since 1S61. He occupies spacious and elegant office
quarters on the ground floor of the company's own building,
erected in 1885 at Nos. 331 to 337 Walnut Street. This company was
established in 1836, as the Liverpool Insurance Company. By thr
marked success experienced in London, it was deemed desirable
in 1S4S to change the title of the company, and it accordingly
became the Liverpool and London Insurance Company, and. on
the acquisition of the business of the Globe Insurance Company in
1864, the title was further changed to the Liverpool and London
aud Globe Insurance Company. In the year 184S an agency was
established in New Yoik. and a year later in Philadelphia. Step
by step the business of the company has extended to every state
in the Union. The wise and prudent policy of the management has
been continually demonstrated, and in no way so forcibly as in its
accumulation of capital in the form of a reserve fund. From sur-
plus income, reserves were early created, not only affording pro-
tection against ordinary loss, but also from those extensive and
destructive conflagrations which occur from time to time. The
year 1871 accordingly found this company thoroughly prepared to
meet its engagements. By the disastrous fire at Chicago in that
year, the Liverpool and London and Globe suffered a loss of
$3,239,091, and by the Bo-ton lire the following year it satisfied
claims to the extent of $1,427,290. Its entire history has been
marked by a course of conservative enterprise am! honorable
management that has not only brought it an immense business,
but has made for it a, name that inspires confidence in its patrons
and the general public. In short, as an illustration of the higher
grade of fire insurance, the Liverpool and Loudon and Globe
stands without a peer. The assets of the United States blanch of
the company on January 1st. 1889, were $(>,9o3, 5 S11.91 : its surplus
was -". 000.527.28; net lire pi end urns in 1888, $3,928,010. The amount
paid in satisfaction of fire losses in the United States in the course
of forty-one years is $14,316,329.16. Mr. Smith, the agent in tin's
city, is a native Philadelphia!), and still in the active prime of
life, and, it is almost needless to say. he is doing a flourish-
ing business tor this giant corporation, as its policies aie much
sought for by our largest property holders ami prominent busi-
ness men.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
107
THOMAS POTTER, su.vs & CO, Manufacturers of Oil Clotli,
No.S.J Arch Street : New York Establishment, No. 35 Thomas
Street.— The leading manufacturers of floor, table and car-
riage oil cloths in the United states are M.-s,is. Th,.-. put-
ter, Son* & Co., of Nn 522 Arch Street, and who are directly
represented In every large city of the Union. The industry Is one of
the oldest established and must impoi Cant in the city, ha\ ing been
rounded In 1817 by Mi-. Isaac MacCaulley and in 1837 Mr. Thomas
rotter. They early achieved the must enviableof reputations
for their product as being the best on tne market and it has ever
since sustained this flattering and well deserve,! distinction. In
lsTn, the present firm name was adopted ; Mr. Thomas Potter, Jr..
Mr. William rotter. Mr. Henry A. Fotter, Mr. Charles A. Potter
ami Mr. James F. Hope forming the co-partnership. The den- , -,,-
of Mr. Thomas Potter occurred in 1S7S after a long, honored and
useful career. Tim firm brings to bear every possible qualification
for the successful prosecution of its branch of industry, including
vast practical experience, perfected facilities ami influential con-
nections. Their manufactory is located on Second Street and
Erie Avenue, and is an immense and substantial structure, equip-
ped in the most elaborate manner with improved machinery and
appliances, affording employment to upwards of -150 skilled hands.
The most thorough system of organization is enforced, and the
works are the model of their kind, in every respect a thorough em-
bodiment of the best methods and most improved processes.
Quality has ever been the tirst consideration with this honorable
old house. It uses only the best of raw materials, and employs the
highest talent in the designing of the beautiful and artistic pat-
terns and shades for which its product is so justly celebrated. The
firm's office ami warehouse are centrally located at No. o'J'J Arch
Street, a five-story building, 31.6x200 feet in dimensions, and hand-
somely equipped throughout with the latest improvements. Here
is carried the largest and most comprehensive stock of oil cloths
for floor, table and carriage coverings in the United States, and
from which the leading jobbers am! dealers of this city and the
middle states obtain their supplies. Both as to pi ices and quality,
the firm offer substantial inducements which cannot be duplicated
elsewhere. With characteristic enterprise Hie firm has extended
its branches to every great centre of trade in the United States.
Tie- New York warehouse i> located at No. 3-" Thomas Street. Mr.
H. A. Potter represents the concern in New York, and resides at
Orange, N. J. The firm are represented in Chicago by Mr. C. W.
Hall; by Mr. Win. J. Hull, in Baltimore, at No. 5 Hanover Street; by
Messrs. K. McKay Jones A Co., in St. Louis, at No. 618 Locust Street;
by Mr. F. A. Howe, in Boston, at No. 56 Bedford Street: by Messrs.
Pollock A Co.. in Cincinnati, at No. ">2 .Main Street; by Messrs. H.
B. F.d wards & Co.. in New Orleans, at No. IT Decatur Street; by
Messrs. Ktiauth & Co., in the cities of Hambui g, Berlin and Leip-
zig. Germany ; by Mr. H.S.Chipman in the Australian Colonies, and
likewise directly in China, and in fact in ever) civilized section of
the world. Tie- Messrs. Potter are all natives ,.[ Philadelphia and
nmie of her sons have rendered more material service to the
advancement of her commerce ami industries. They are popular
and puli' 1 - sph it d citizens. Mr. Thomas Potter, (2nd), is promi-
nent in public life, and is the assistant quartermai tei general of
Pennsylvania, on the staff of Governor Beaver and has the regi-
mental rank of lieutenant colonel. Mr. Henry A.Potter is very
widely and favorably known in New Jersey republican circles,
and faitli fully served as a member of the legislature of that state.
He was one of the official electoral delcgat ; chosen on be]
President II irrisi n and Vice President Morton, and Is one of New
Jersey's leading representative men. The co-partners are n en of
large means interested in various corporations, and Mr. William
Puffer is a director of theCitj National Bank of which Mr. Thomas
Patter was president up to the ti of his deceasi and under
whose able, eonservati vi guidance the bank was uniformly pros-
perous. Mr. Wm. Potter Is an ex-director of the Investmeiu i m
pany of Philadelphia, formerly a member of r lie executive com-
mit eeof one hundred, ami acting trustee of the Thomas Putter
estate. Mr. Chas, A. Potter, though yuan- in years, i- reported to
be one of the most skilled manufacturers of this city. Mr. Hope is
a native of Scotland, resident in Philadelphia for forty years past,
and a worthy and able business man. universally respe I
recognized authority on all -lei dls of oil cloth manufacture. The
firm is tie- leading representative in its line in America, and a
sterling exponent of those principles and methods, which alone
form the basis for enduring prosperity and usefulness.
RT. LORK & SON, Planters and Wholesale Dealers in Fresh
and Salt Oysters, Office Nos. and 11. Pier 17, South Dela
M ware Avenue.— An old established ami representative
house engaged in the planting, shipping *nd
trade in fresh ami salt oystei s is that of the widely known house
of Messrs. R. T. Lore & Son, whose offices are eligibly located at
Nos. 9 and 11, Pier 17. South Delaware Avenue. This bush..
established in 1S67 by Mr. R. T. Lore under Whose successful and
honorable management the house early gained an enviable repu-
tation for t lie excellence of its product, which attracted a large
patronage from every portion of the country till now it is at once
large, permanent ami prosperous and reaches to every portion of
the I'nited States. In 1374 Mr. Lore admitted his son. Mr. Wm.
Lore, to partnership, who combined his fine business talents to-
thoseof his father, who. aided with ripe experience in foiniing a
firm of commanding strength in the oyster trade of Philadelphia
as planters and wholesale dealers in these popular and healthful
bivalves. The firm aim to produce the finest-flavored and choicest
stock on the market by selecting their seed with judgment and
care from superior oysters only, the firm being expert judges of
shell -fish in their different grades of excellence. They have five-
large plants at Maurice River Cove, their facilities for handling,
shipping and packing of oysters being unexcelled, eight boats-
being used, and from thirty to thirty-five hands are constantly-
employed. The product of this house is recognized as the stand-
ard goods on the market, and are in demand by dealers every-
where as being the most salable of any handled, always being
reliable for freshness and uniform quality. An immense whole-
sale trade is ministered to and all orders from any part of the-
country receive prompt and careful attention, the prices at a!
times being safe from successful competition. Mr. Lore anil
his sou are both natives of Camden, N. J., where they still reside.
In all their transactions Messrs. Lore & Son will be found prompt,
liberal and enterprising, always solicitous for the benefit of patrons-
and pleasant gentlemen with whom to deal
REUBEN HARPER & CO., Manufacturers of Heaters and
Ranges, Etc., No. 201 Duponceau Street, Rear of No BIS
Walnut Street.— This is undoubtedly an age of prugi
and each year witnesses fresh triumphs In the Held of In-
vention. Perfection is rapidly approaching in every artich of man-
ufacture.and nowhere Ls this more clearly to be seen than in the pro-
duction of ranges and in heaters for the warming of public build-
ings, private dwellings, offices, stores, etc. Mr. Reuben Harper 1ms
been a diligent and successful laborerin this field of enterprise, and
by an improved mode of beating and ventilating (which he has pat-
ented,) troublesome heaters are now made to work like a charm.
Messis. Harper& Co. are manufacturers of heaters and ranges, and
by the application of his improvement the cold air is drawn from
the floor and carried np thesmoke flue. It also furnishes the means
of regulating the fire without the necessity of opening the door,
j saving the heat, which would otherwise be driven Into the
gas flue. It saves trouble, saves coal and furnishes a regular heat
at any desired temperature. With this system in use, anybody can
easily regulate from the first flour the temperature of the entire
house, there being no necessity to go into the cellar and attend to
the heater as that is always kept closed. The improvem. nl can be
applied at small expense to any heater, and it is specially adapted
for churches and public buildings. Mr.Harperb. ucsson
Race Street, and in 1867 removed to No. 201 Du] :eau Street, rear
of No. 818 Walnut Street, where he occupies a tine, -story buildiu -
which is fully equipped with steam power and the best me-
chanical appliances known to the trade, li- lit to twelve
workmen are employed in making 1! trper'sWrotlghtlron Portable
Cold Case Dunn Heaters, designed to take the place of brli t heat-
ers; also in making and repairing refrigerators, and in exec
all kinds of sheet iron, r>n, zinc and copper work. All kinds ,.f hot
air work for buildings are given prompt and prucl Hon,
ami the trade of the house extend throughout the middle states.
Messrs. Harper & Co. form one of Philadelphia's most useful
and are well known throughout the trade as upright, hou
business men.
LOS
ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
HAKRI.30N ALBRIGHT, Architect, No. 50S Walnut Street —
With the increase of population, refinement and wealth in
the principal centres of the United States, lias arisen a
growing demand for the Mending of the artistic and the
beautiful with the utilitarian in modern architecture. The result
lias been extremely gratifying to the advocates of progress in this
most vitally important profession. Among those who have ac-
quired a wide reputation for his great skill and aitistie conceptions
as an architect in tins city is Mr. Harrison Albright, who occupies
spacious and eligible office quarters at No. 508 Walnut Street. Mr.
Albright is a native Philadelphian, and eailyin life acquired a
thorough practical as well as theoretical knowledge of the science
of architecture. He opened bis present office here in April, 1SS7,
manufacturer, Mr. Greaves is a large dealer in new and second-
hand machinery, belting, pulleys, shafting, etc. He makes a spe-
cialty of all kinds of woolen knitting machinery, cotton machin-
ery, etc., aud in this line does a large trade. Mr. Greaves estab-
lished the business thirty-one years ago. In 1S71 he erected the
present buildi ;, three stories of which, (the second, third and
fourth,) are occupied by the business. The dimensions of each
floor are 20x60 feet. A very large stock is carried, Mr. Greaves'
establishment being a recognized headquarters for goods of the
kind. Mr. Greaves is a native of England, and has been a resi-
dent of Philadelphia thirty-six years. He is one of the city's fore-
most business men. and is highly esteemed in mercantile circles.
The first circular frame for the manufacture of hosiery, etc., was
made by Mr. Chris. Leman
in 18.58. In 1859 Mr.
Greaves built a factory
in the nineteenth ward,
having the first frames
worked with power for
the manufacture of hos-
iery, etc. Messrs. Arthur
and William Kitson, now
the most prominent men
in that line, were at that
period in Mr. Greaves'
employ.
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chines,
■where he enjoys every modern facility for designing
■draughting, making computations, etc.. and gives em-
ployment to a corps of talented assistants. He attends
faithfully to details, his plans are well digested and
studied, and his architectural efforts have tended
greatly to beautify the urban characteristics of this
city and state. Among the many specimens of his skill
and ability as an architect which are easily pointed out. may be
mentioned the handsome Police. Fire and Patrol houses at Twen-
tieth Street and Long Lane, Phila.; the residence and farm build-
ings of W. Frederick Snyder. Esq.. at Chelten Hills: a series of
seven houses and Melrose Hall for Mr.T. Henry Asbury. president
of the Fnterprise Manufacturing Co. of Pa., at Oak Lane; the
residences of Prof. Francis P,. Cummers, and Coleman L. Nichol-
son, at Haverforrt College; the residence of Win. A. Briscoe, aud
a stable and residence for Mr. Samuel E. Landis, at Ashbourne;
the residence of Samuel R. McDowell, at F.lin ; the residence of L.
M. Mussing, at Ambler; and the residences of C'lias. B. Slioemaker
and Sumner G. Brosius, at Lansdowne, all in this state. Mr,
Albright is constantly engaged in planning and supervising the
•erection of the most advanced classes of public and private
■buildings, ami is prepared to execute all commissions not only
promptly, but with that intelligent apprehension of design which
has < rved to make his efforts so highly appreciated. Mr. Albright
is recognized as a young man of marked professional attainments
and great promise.
CHARLES GREAVES, Dealer in New and Second-Hand
Machinery, No. 109 North Front Street— One of Philadel-
phia's most extensive manufacturing enterprises, and one
which has achieved a much more than local reputation, is
that of Mr. Charles Greaves, of No. 100 North Front Street. Mr.
■Greaves is a general dealer and manufacturer of woolen and cot-
ton yarns, and his factory at Manayunk.Pa , gives constantemploy-
ment to from ten to fifteen persons. The goods manufactured by
the house have won a deservedly high reputation, and Mr. Greaves'
trade extends throughout the middle and eastern states, and is
steadily growing in volume. In addition to his business as a yarn
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HEELER & WIL-
SON MANU-
FACTURING
CO., Manufac-
of Sewing Ma-
and Dealers in
Sew'uig Machine Supplies,
Shafting, Steam Power At-
tachments, Oil, Belting.
Etc., E. M. Cooper, Agent,
No.l312Che9tnutStreet.—
Few will dispute the right
of the sewing machine to
be placed on a level with
its powerful rivals of the
nineteenth century— the
steam engine and tele-
graph. The inventor of the sewing machine has added countless
hours to woman's leisure for rest and refinement, and has brought
many comforts within the reach of all which once were enjoyed
only by the wealthy. For nearly forty years, the Wheeler A Wilson
Manufacturing Company have taken an active and important
part in the development of the art of sewing by machinery. It has
constantly striven for the accomplishment of such improvements,
based on the rotary principle, which it has always adhered to in
the inteilooping mechanism as would enable it permanently to
maintain its position of superiority in the production of sewing
machinery, not only for use in the household, but for all grades of
manufacturing, whether in fabrics or leather. Those who wish a
sewing machine embodying all the best results of inventive skill,
and constructed to do the best of service for a lifetime, should
not fail to examine this reliable company's productions. The
salesrooms of this company in Philadelphia are eligibly located at
No. 1312 Chestnut Street, and are under the experienced manage-
ment of Mr. E. M. Cooper, who opened them ten years ago, and
has the agency of the company in the states of Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Delaware. Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio. The
premises occupied here comprise an entire four-story and basement
building, 25xlt» feet in dimensions, giving ample accommodation
for supplying the most extensive demands at both wholesale and
retail. This house is prepared to supply and fit out factories
with everything required to operate these machines by steam
power, and deals extensively in sewing machine supplies, shaft-
ing, steam power attachments, oil, belting, etc. Mr. Cooper is a
native of New York, thoroughly experienced in t lie sewing machine
trade, and a reliable, popular and worthy representative of this
giant corporation and ill securing his services the company have a
man whom it would be hard to replace.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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cloth ami Window Shade}, No. 013 Market Street. Another of
the old established and thoroughly representative hou esof
Philadelphia, which strictly on the merits ol their goods and
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either in New l'ork or throughout the country at large. The busi-
ness was established about loyi lis ago, by Mr. Charles W. Clark.
He early achieved an enviable reputation for the superiority of his.
goods, and the trade continued to-
steadily enlarge, i.. ex-
tended facilities. In 1883, his son, Mr.
Win. Shade Clark, was admitted into
co-partnership under the name and
style of Chas. W. Clark i Son. He is
a popular young business man, and is
master of every detail ot the trade.
The concern has always bei n located
in this section of the city, and lor 25
years was at Sixth and Chestnut
Streets, since 1887 being in its present
spacious premises No. 613 Market
Street. It is four stories and base-
ment in height, 25 by 160 feet in dimen-
sions, and is thoroughly equipped for
the business. The first floor is de-
voted to the firm's office and sales-
room, while the rest of the building
is set apart for decorating shad*
A large force of skilled hands are
also employed in the production of
shade cloth at their factory, So. 62S
North Fifth Street.' This cloth is
used for their beautiful and original
patterns of fancy dado shades, and
also sold to dealers for cutting into-
Shades. Their "Keystoue-fi.it litii-.fi,
and the popular "B" dead finish
he ill i n 4s .ire specialties with the firm.
They also make extra heavy "A"
Cambric shading, an article twice as
durable as any other. These are
goods that are in staple demand with
the leading dealers .of Philadelphia
and the United States. The firm are
also leaders in the trade of the coun-
try at large, in plain and fancy win-
dow shades, mounted on spring fix-
tures. Fringes and upholsterers'
hardware are specialties with this
firm, and substantial inducements
are offered in prices. The firm is
responsible and honorable, noted for
its enterprise and energy, and for
the sound judgment and ability,
which ever maintains it in the van of
progress in its line. The senior part-
ner, Mr. Chas. W. Clark, has had
forty-s< veu years experience in bu -c
ness. He is still active, and a very
genial man, greatly respected bj thl
entire trade, who pleasantly call him
the "Father" or "Nestor," of the
" window shade trade." In ordering
from this house, you are certain to
get best goods at lowest price u.,1
prompt attention to your orders.
When the salesmen of this firm calls
do not fail to look at their samples.
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•orable policy, maintain the lead in their branch of trade is that of
' s.Charles W. Clark & Son, the nationally celebrated maim-
. i's of window si. ..ile materials, and fixtures of all d ii ,-
'ikewis i phol tercrs' hardware. This is the eldest and
PEMBERTON ELLIS, Real
Estate Agent, No.. ST> Walnut
Street.— This business was
established sixty years .-
by David Ellis, the present proprietor
succeeding in 1880. Mr. Ellis devotes
special attention to the entire care of rial estate an ' i
rents. In this line ol I ' : ate* which have
' in the care ol the family for over sixty years. Inthci
of valuation or division and partition he is a recogni; i d authority.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
GEORGE E. BARTOL, Co., (Limited,! Importers, Exporters and
General Commission Merchants, No. 139 South Front Street.
—It seems within reason to believe that a house with an
experience of over thirty years must have facilitiesand con-
nections, and be in a position to offer inducements, unknown to
firms of later date. Certainly, they have the time and opportunity
to become familiar with the best sources of supply, learn the wishes
an 1 requirements of their patrons, and cany the precise class of
goods necessary for their trade. Of sucli establishments in this
city, that of George E. Bartol Co.. (Limited) at No. 139 South Front
Stieet, is an eminent representative. As importers and general
commission merchants, tins house has long held a foremost position
in its line of trade. The business was founded in 18.57, by Mr. B. H.
Bartol, as a sugar merchant and refiner. At his death in 18S8, his
sou, Mr. George E. Bartol. succeeded to tlie control, and the present
company was incorporated, under the laws of the stateof Pennsyl-
vania, with a capital of S10O.0OO, and with George E. Bartol, chair-
man: George H. Rogers, treasurer. These gentlemen are both
practical exponents of the sugar trade, and give their close per-
sonal attention to this branch of the business. The company are
lessees of the Grocers' Sugar Refining Company, agents for the
Enterprise Sugar Company of this city, and are extensive manu-
facturers of sugar, molasses and syrup, supplying jobbers and
refiners in New York, Philadelphia and Boston to the full extent
of their wants at short notice, and at terms and prices which few
of their contemporaries in any part of the country can afford.
They are also large exporters of grain to European ports, and their
great resources and perfected facilities enable them to advance in
the highest degree the interests of their patrons on both sides the
water. The long experience of the management in Philadelphia
commerce gives thein peculiar advantages for this branch of trade,
while the high character of the officers is a sufficient guarantee
that all transactions will be honorable and straight-forward. Mr.
Bartol was born in this city, trained in the business from his youth
up. and is a well-known member of the Commercial Exchange, and
of excellent standing in financial and trade circles. Mr. Rogers is
also a native Philadelphian, with this house since 1370, and deserv-
edly popular with its host of patrons.
GEORGE EVANS & CO., Manufacturers of Military, Band
and Police Uniforms, No. 132 North Fifth Street.— A depart-
ment of industry svhicli is possessed of much importance
and which has been developed to a high standard of per-
fection is that devoted to the production of military and civic uni-
forms. The largest concern in this city engaged in this line, and
one that has achieved marked distinction, is that of which George
Evans & Co.. are the head, and which has its headquarters at No.
132 North Fifth Street. The business of this house was founded in
I860 by Mr. George Evans, and it has ever since been prosecuted
by him under the present firm style. Mr. Evans is practically ac-
quainted witli all the details of his vocation and being a business
man of strong executive ability, he soon made his presence known
in the business world, and won substantial recognition. His trade
has gone on steadily increasing until now it extends to all [parts
of the United States and Canada, ami also to South America and
the M.-st Indies. The home of the industry is comprised in three
spai !■ 'us floors admirably furnished, and employment is furnished
some 100 to 150 hands. Mr. Evans personally directs the labors of
his assistants and manufactures every variety of band, military,
firemen's, police, and society uniforms, and executes a large
amount of state militia and army work. Only the best materials
are utilized in the manufacture and the goods turned out are unsur
pas-ed for correct taste and fineness of finish, new and unique
designs in braiding and ornamentation continually being brought
out. Orders of any magnitude are always promptly met, and the
best of service and satisfaction is guaranteed in every instance.
Mr. Evans is very popularly known in business and social circles and
lie enjoys the esteem of all with whom he has business relations.
STEVENSON, BKO. S; CO., Oils, Paratline Wax and Manufac-
turers' Specialties, No. 132 South Second Street.— An old
established and widely known Philadelphia house exten-
sively engaged in the- oil line is that of Stevenson, Ilro. &
Co., whose salesrooms and office are located at No. 132 South
Se< 1 Street, with capacious works at corner of Wharton and
Thirty-Sixth Streets, and factory also at Norristown, Penna.
They are refiners of and wholesale and retail dealers in al! kinds
of oils; and also manufacturers of parafllne wax, lubricating
compounds, petroleum products, etc., and have a large business,
selling extensively to exporters. The firm are manufacturers of
the justly famed Anti-Lamina, an article of exceptional merit
for the purposes intended, viz., removing scales from steam
boilers; also the "gold medal " lubricant and "valvine" cylinder
oils, which have gained an enduring hold on popular favor every-
where owing to their unequivocal excellence, while the produc-
tions of the concern are in extensive and growing demand both for
home and export trade. This flourishing enterprise was started in
IhW) by J. H. Stevenson and six years later the firm ofStevenson,
Bro.& Co., was organized, and under this style the business has
since been conducted with uninterrupted prosperity, although
several changes have taken pluee in the personnel. In 1S6.S Win.
B. McMain, one of the members, was removed by death and the
senior partner. H. C. Stevenson, retired in 1881, since which time
James H. Stevenson has been sole proprietor. The combined
capacity of the oil works averages 1,000 barrels per week, ami over
twenty in help are employed. The premises occupied at No. 132
South Second Street are commodious and well appointed, while a
heavy stock is constantly carried on hand here, including besides
oils and the preparations already mentioned, the following manu-
facturers' specialties, cau axle and roll greases, steam packing of
all kinds, leather and gum belting, crude and refined Japan wax,
bees-wax, spermaceti, etc., etc.. and all orders for the trade are
promptly and reliably filled, the business of the concern being
almost entirely of a wholesale character. Mr. James H. Steven-
son, who is a Philadelphian by birth, is a gentleman in the prime
of life, and a man of standing in the community, well and favor-
ably known in commer r :ial circles and in private life.
^|T ASTERS, DETW1LER & CO., Manufacturers of Clothing.
'§ No. 438 Market Street.— No industrial interest of the city of
Philadelphia is of more importance than the manufacture
of clothing. Among the old established and representa-
tive houses actively engaged in this steadily growing trade, a
prominent one is that of Messrs. Masters, Detwiler & Co., manu-
facturers of men's, youths', boys' and children's clothing, whose
office and salesrooms are located at No. 436 Market Street. This
business was established forty years ago by Stilz & Mellick, who
were succeeded by Mellick, Masters & Co. Eventually, in IS''!', the
present firm of Messrs. Masters, Detwiler & Co., was organized,
and assumed the management. The co-partners, Messrs. David
Masteis, I. L. Detwiler and W. M. B. Ball, have had great expe-
rience, and manifest excelleut judgment in the selection of all
cloths and suitings entering their establishment, while at the same
time they are always among the first to secure and make up all the
new styles and textures of both domestic and foreign productions.
They give close personal attention to all the details of the manu-
facture of their goods, and employ, outside and inside their estab-
lishment, seven hundred skilled operatives. The secret of their
continued success lies in their just methods and the superiority of
their clothing, which is always maintained at the highest standard,
both as regards materials, cut, style, fit and workmanship, while
the prices quoted are as low as those of any other contemporary
first-class house in the trade. The premises occupied comprise a
spacious five-story and basement building, 25x100 feet in dimen
sions, fully equipped with every appliance and facility for the sys-
tematic and successful conduct of this extensive business. A
large stock of all grades of the firm's clothing is kept constantly
on hand, and the trade Of the house extends throughout all sections
of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Seven
traveling salesmen are constantly employed, and the trade of the
house is strictly wholesale. Mr. Masters is a native of Columbia
county, Pa.; Mr. Detwiler of Montgomery County, Pa., and Mr.
Ballot Delaware County, Pa. Mr. Ball has resided in Philadelphia
for tiie last fifty years, while his partners, Messrs. Masters and
Detwiler, have lived in tie 1 Quaker City twenty and twenty-three
years respectively. They are noted in business circles for their
promptness, ability and integrity, and those who enter into rela-
tions with them, can always rely upon securing advantages and
inducements in goods and prices very difficult to be obtai"
elsewhere in Philadelphia.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
Ill
AMERICAS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 01 PHILADEL-
PHIA; Corner Walnut and Fourth Streets. John J.Macfar-
l.inr. Presidents Louis' E.Pfeiffer, Vice President;
C.Wilson, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer. — The American
Lib- Insurance Company, of Philadelphia, was Incorporated in
L830 i>v a special act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, and it
has already returned upwards of 312,000,000 to the Insured. All
policies now issued bj it are non-forfeitable, and Incontestable
after one year, while the company makes no deduction on account
of defei red premiums, and alter the first year places no restriction
oji travel or residence. Everything that is possible to be done lias
been accomplished for the advantage and conservation of the best
in (••n— ts of policy holders. The American Life [us .nci Com
pany is conservative in its management, economical in its expend-
itures, treats all claimants with liberality and equity, and fur-
nishes a policy at the lowest possible rate that is unexceptionable
in its security. The following gentlemen, who are widely known
and highly esteemed In business circles for their executive ability
and just methods are the officers and trustees: John J. Macfar-
lane, president; L. E. Pfelffer, vice president; Henry vv. Smith,
actuary; George C. Wilson, Jr., secretary. Trustees: Job.nJ.3IaC-
farlane, Louis E. Pteiffer, Isaac Hazlehurst, Charles Carver, Alex.
G. Cattell, Chas. g. Robeson, Chas. T. Evans, Geo. H. Stuart, Jr.,
Walter E. Hex. Chas. W. Macfarlane, Jas. S. Dungan, Geo. W.
Hall, John C. McNaughton. The company's building, southeast
comer Fourth and Walnut Streets, will be ready for occupancy
July, 1889. It is eight stories high, having a frontage of 50 feet on
Walnut and 101 feet on Fourth streets. The materials used are
Wyoming Valley Milestone for the fronts, wrought and cast iron,
with steps of polished Georgia red marble for the staircase, and
BDished in hard wood and plate glass. The building is lighted by
gas and electricity of the best system, while two superior hydrau-
lic elevators give easy access to all offices. The cost of the build-
ing, which is practically tire proof, has been upwards of $400,000.
The office accommodations compare favorably with those of any
other first clas. office structure In Philadelphia, New York, or any
other city. The following thirty-ninth annual statement for 'he
year ending Dec. 31, 18S8, shows the affairs of the American Life
Insurance Company, to be in a most substantial and flourishing
condition: Assets, January 1, lsS9: mortgages upon real estate,
$550,950; stocks and bonds, 5184,247.58 ; real estate. 8314,390.11; loans
on collateral amply secured. $674,502.57; premium notessecured by
policies, $180,342.47; net deferred and uncollected premiums, $7,-
033.00: agents' ledger balances, Sll.09S.78 ; accrued interest to Janu-
ary 1st. $25,954.92; cash on hand and in banks, 8178,749.15. Total
assets, $2,077,208 67 Liabilities: reserve, American experience, 4%
per cent. 31,410,729; death claims not yet due, $14,535; funds held in
trust, £108,867,13 ; net premiums and interest paid in advance, etc.,
$2 110 82. Total liabilities,$l,536,241.95; surplus as to policy holders.
$541,026.72. Total $2,077,265.67. Mr. John J. Macfarlane, the presi-
dent, is an authority on life insurance, and is one of our public
spirited and influential citizens. He is state senator, fourth dis-
trict, Philadelphia. Mr. L. E Pteiffer, the vice pn sident, is presi-
dent of the fiank of America. Mr. George C. Wilson, Jr., the sec-
retary -and treasurer, is an energetic, honorable business man
eminently qualified for the important trust reposed in him. The
company's agents are reliable men, who will always give the fullest
information of the standing and resources of the corporation, as
also of the different forms of insurance it issues, while its officers
and trustees h 111 have pleasure likewise in furnishing at all tunes
any needed information to proposing insurers.
ELLWOOD BECKER, Real Estate Broker, Conveyance) and
Notary Public, Northwest Comer Fourth and Pine Streets.—
One of the reliable and representative brokers ii real estate
and insurance in this city is Mr. Ellwood Becker, whose
office is eligibly situated at the northwest corner of Fourth and
Pine Streets. He has been established in the business here sii
1815, and is deservedly pi inent and popular as a real estate
brok iveyan er, insurance hiok-1 and notary public. His
facilities and conn ctions are alike unsurpassed, while he brings
to bear that wide range of practical experience so essential to the
best interests of the public at large. He is a recognized authority
•on present and prospective values of city and suburban prop-
ty, and intending investors can fully rely upon lus sound judg-
ment and judicious advice In making purchase.. He always has
upon ins books descriptions of the most eligible properties for
investment purposes. The wide range of the same as regards
location, size and price affording both the capital! I with ins sin
plus resources, and the man of moderate means in ., M .ii ol a
home, equal opportunities ti n securing Just « hat they most desire.
Mr. Beckor buys, sells, leases and exchanges prop..- | ,n
kinds, negotiates loans on bond and mortgage, collects rents, and
takes entire chai • otestates. As an insurance broker, he 'Is pre-
pared to promptly place the largest risks in reliable companies
quoting the lowest rates ot premium, and guaranteeing a prompt
and speedy adjustment of all losses. He enjoys a large first-class
and influential patronage, which is annually increasing under
enterprising and reliable management. Mr. Becker is anatlve
Philadelphian, a director of the Real Estate Exchange, and a
young man of high social ami business standing, who ha, won suc-
cess by honestly deserving it.
Daniel schklungf.k & SON, Manufacturing Jewelers,
Diamonds. Watches, Jewelry, Precious stone., Etc \ > 703
Cuestiut Street, (Third Floor).— The manufacturing jewelry
trade, of the city has able and excellent exponents in the
firm of Messrs. Daniel SchellingerS: Son, oi No.70n Chestnut si n—t.
This house was founded many years ago by the senior member of
the firm, who on January I, 1889, took Into partnershiphls son, Mr.
Robert P. Schelllnger. From its inception the enterprise has been
accorded a very libera! and substantial patronage, and the turn
have acquired an enviable reputation, chiefly due to the excelli nt
quality of goods produced in their manufactory. There will at all
times be found at this establishment a full and complete ., o I
meut of every description of fashionable jewelry In all the 1, ading
and most popular styles, fine gold and silver watches of both for-
eign and American manufacture, also diamond, mid ot!. , ;>r ,..
cious stones tastefully and beautifully set. The stock can ie,| by
the firm is large and prices will compare favorably with th
any other jewelry establishment in the city. The manufactui Ing
department is admirably arranged and thoroughly equipped with
all the necessary machinery and appliances. A number ol skilled
_and. experienced artisans are employed, and all kinds ul ]■ welry
-•articles are promptly and neatly made to order for the trade and
the products for originality of design, beauty of finish and general
excellence cannot be surpassed. The firm import di; , i , i
other precious stones from Europe, and are fully prepare,! v.ith all
necessary facilities to execute any kind of work in their line, not
only promptly, but with that intelligent apprehension of design
which makes their efforts so highly appreciated. Both members
of the firm are natives of the city, and highly esteemed m l l
and other circles.
CORN EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK, pi Philadelphia,
Corner of Chestnut and Second Streets.— Among the sub
stautial and responsible financial corporations ol
delphia, to which business men can a! I with
confidence, is the Corn Exchange National Bank, which was
chart. -icd in 1858, mid eventually in 1864 was I
under the national banking laws. With a cash capital i •
000. the surplus and undivided profits on April 15, 1883
to $311,605 64, a fact which proves the soundness of its present con
ditioii, as well as the ability ofits management. The hank solicits
the accounts of ban:.., bankers, merchants, corporations and
others, and offers every facility for the safe and speedy transact! m
of all kinds of financial business on favorable terms. Tin
deals in government and other first-class bonds, an l atti nds care-
fully to collections in all accessible points. Tile following |
men are the officers and directors: J. Wesley Supple |
H. Wilson Cathen I, vice president; J. P.. Stewart, cashier.
Directors: j. We. by Supplt e, II. Wilson Catliewood, Join, ii. Gra-
ham, Benjamin Githens, James McCandless, So
Henry N. Ri.ltenb.ouse, Seth f. Comly, John Hay, Richard 11.
Chapman, E. C. Knight, Jr., Albert E. Bailey. The president,
Mr j. Wesley Supplee, i. a thoroughly capable financier, as
widely known for liis ability, foi tie- just manner he attend to
the interests ol stockholders and depositors. Mr. H. VI Cather-
wood, the vice president, and Mr. .1. B. Stewart, the cashier are
experienced and energi tii hank, of cers
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
JOHN WANAMAKER, Genera] Outfitter; Emporium of Dry-
goods, Clothing, Household Furnishings, Books, etc , Chest-
nut Street, Thirteenth Street, City Hall Square, and Market
Street. — That combination of mental qualifications which can
rear such a magnificent emporium as that of John Wanamaker's is
as rarely met with as it Ls of exceeding value and practical benefit
to the public at large. It is fitting that in Philadelphia, tbe old
capital of the richest, most progressive and powerful nation on tbe
globe, should be located the largest, most ably conducted, and most
extensively patronized mercantile house in the world, and which has
been developed within a comparatively few years to its present pro-
portion of enormous magnitude, by reason of the marked abilities
of the great head of the concern, Hon. John Wanatnaker, and who
is now so ably supported in tbe executive guidance by Mr. Thomas
B. "Wanamaker, his son, and Mr. Robert C. Ogden. who had been
with him since he established in business here. Hon. John Wana-
maker was born on the 11th of July in 1837, in Philadelphia County.
Bis father was of German descent, while his mother was a descend-
ant of che Huguenot refugees expatriated from France by reason of
devotion to their religions faith. Here were the junction of two of
the leading strains of the nationalities of Europe, generally indica-
tive of conservatism and tenacity combined with the sanguine tem-
perament and keen business foresight of the French race. Mr. Wana-
maker's father moved to Indiana in 1856, where he was a successful
farmer, but John shortly returned to Philadelphia, and in 185?
founded a newspaper under the title of "Everybody's Journal." He
soon after became a clerk in a mercantile house on Market Street,
affording abundant evidence of his gifts as a business man. The op-
portunity to embark in business on his own account soon presented
itself, and in 1S(J1 he established the well-known house of Wana-
maker & Brown, corner of Sixth and Market Streets, and whose
achievements in the line of fine clothing and merchant tailoring
have secured to them a national reputation. With the great ex-
perience and material success attending his operations there, he in
1SG0, in partnership with his brother, Mr. S. M. Wanamaker.
founded the house of S. M. Wanamaker & Co., located on Chestnut
Street, and which from it^ inception took front rank in the whole-
sale cinthin* trade. The business had received its impetus from Mr.
Jf-hn Wanamaker, and leaving it an assured success, he turned in
1876 with laudable ambition to the purpose of his lire— the develop-
ment of a vast emporium of trade— a comprehensive establishment
to cover practically all the wants of the family and the household
—just what the present concern on Chestnut Street is to-day. He
bought, out the old Pennsylvania Railroad property, so desirably
located, and here erected by degrees the present mammoth and
architecturally handsome building, tbe largest and most attractive
in the hue of any in the world! Mr. Wanamaker not only withdrew
from S. M. Wanamaker & Co., but eventually retired his interest in
the house of Wanamaker & Brown, to devote his resources and at-
tention to the vast establishment so familiarly and appropriately
known throughout the United Stares as "Wanamaker's.'* It is the
mosr advanced type of mercantile organization in existence, where
the practical master mind has developed a perfected and well-
rounded plan that covers every detail and provides every facility
and convenience. Such is the "Wanamaker's" of today, with
its fifty-eight distinct departments, each a large store distinct and
under its own skilled manager and staff of assistants, yet but part of
one harmonious whole The vast premises are one of the most nota-
ble features of the city. The buildintrs are of the most substantial
character, and four lofty stories in height on three sides, while front-
ing for 560 feet on Thirteenth Street, and towering to a height of
seven stories. The frontage on Chestnut Street is 210 feet, with a
direct depth to Market Street of 580 feet, while light and air are
equally d ; -tributed from tht- City Hall Square and Thirt^-uth Street
sides If is in fact a va<t square harmoniously organized as an em-
porium of the goods and wares essential in every field of supply to
meet the warns of the public, and wherein 3,4*X> people are em-
ployed, while five trucks and fifty-six wagons do the receiving and
delivering of the Tadp at wholesale and retail. At the comer of
Thi .!■■■ nth and Market Streets, the building is surmounted by an
architecturally beautiful clock tower, in which is a large chime clock,
striking the quarters, half--, and hours -by far the handsomest public
timepiece in town. The vast interior is elegantly decorated, fitted
up and furnished in modern style, and all the modern improvement?
have been introduced, including steam heat supplied from a battery
of thirteen boilers in the basement, aud which also supply power
for the electric-lighting dynamos aud motive-force for pumps, etc.
There are eleven safety passenger and freight elevators, rendering
every floor of direct and easy access, while pneumatic tubes carry
the cash from every part of the building to the large cashier's ottiee-
on the second floor. If we were asked what was the most striking
feature of this vast establishment, we should say, the perfect sys-
tem of organization observable. Discipline is here seen in its most
appropriate form — uuder tbe beneficent rules of an employer who
seeks his employees* welfare jointly with his own. The principal
departments, each with appropriate subdivisions, are those devoted to-
dry-goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats and caps, gentlemen's
furnishings, household furniture and furnishings, carpetings, books,,
etc. The house is a direct importer and a direct buyer everywhere;
the choicest products of the loom are here side by side with the prod-
ucts of the skilled artificers of all lands. Not only is the stock the
largest and most comprehensive, but it is the freshest in assortment
and choicest in quality of any in the United States. Mr. Wana-
maker is spoken of as the best judge of character and ability in
town. It is notably the fact that be has built up a staff of the most
talented business men. experts in each department, whose advice
can be acted on to the best advantage, and. whose united forces, with
the brilliant leadership of the head of the house, emphatically places-
this establishment far in the van of progress, and where the pur-
chasing power of the dollar is the greatest, quality considered.
Limits of space prevent any attecipt at a detailed description of this-
truly unique concern. There is a splendid restaurant in the base-
ment, a second Delmonico's, at moderate prices for all the delicacies,
of the season. There is thoughtful consideration shown for the com-
fort and convenience of the thousands of customers who throng
here during business hours, by such faculties as a United States mail-
ing and postage-stamp office on the first floor; also a telegraph and
long-distance telephone office, ladies' reception and waiting rooms,
children's play-rooms in charge of matrons, etc. An appreciated
boon to literature-loving Americans is Mr. Wanamaker's book and
periodical department, in which any work can be procured at a
uniform discount off published prices, while his monthly journal,
" Book News," is most ably edited, and full of the very latest literary
announcements. A house can be furnished and its inmates be
clothed complete, inside of a few hours, from Wanamaker's. The
goods are always the best of the grade, from finest to medium, while
tbe prices agreeably surprise the purchaser from New York. Chicago,
or elsewhere. The certainty of always getting what you want at
Wanamaker's, and at a fixed ratio of profit to cost, has built up here
the mammoth mail-order business of the continent, and it is hut
natural that the receipts of the retail departments now aggregate
over 525,000,000 annually! One year ago Mr. John Wanamaker
took into copartnership his son Mr. Thomas B. Wanamaker, a
young business man of marked executive capacity, devoted to the
discharge of the onerous duties devolving upon him, aud univer-
sally popular and respected. Mr. Robert C- Ogden also became a
partner at the same time. He is a merchant of widest experience
and sound judgment, who has been identified with the house since
1^76, and has proved a trusted lieutenant, indefatigable in sustain-
ing the splendid system of organization and advanced methods here,
observable. Mr. John Wanamaker not only believes that the
laborer is worthy of his hire, but thrt fidelity, loyalty, and industry
in helping him to buildup this national emporium should be re-
warded by a share of the profits, and his admirable system of profit
sharing is now in its third year of existence. The total distribution
for the past two years amounts to a grand total of $213,780.3*5. in
addition, of course, to the usual salaries, and which are liberal and
promptly raised when any employee merits an increase, without
solicitation on his or her part At the last distribution Mr. J. Wana-
maker forcibly presented the reasons therefore in the course of which
he said: ''This p'an was intended to enlist more fully trio heart
and soul of our people in the business of the house, to lend to greater
zeal in economy of time, faithfulness of effort, diligence, patience
and educated clerking, unity of purpose, and general interest in the
extension of nur business."
"I wish to do two things by this plan: First, to give actual proof
of heartfelt interest in our people
"Second To solidify tbe people into one micrbtyand perfect force
to increase the business forthe benefit of themselves and their e*
plovers "
ITS WEALTH AM) INDUSTRIES.
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GEORGE Mil. 1.1:1: & SON, Wholesale Confectioners, S'os. 2S3
and 237 South Third Street. The largest and oldest estab-
lished firm o( manufacturing confectioners in Philadelphia
is that of Messrs, George Miller & Son, whose product has
a> in.' ed a national reputation for its delicacy, purity and superi-
ority in every way. The business was founded n»«) back in 1833,
by Mr. George Miller, in 1861 ins s"ii, Mr. Charles B. Mlllei . came
into co-partnership under the name and style of George Miller &
Son. In 1878 Mr. George Miller retired after a long, honored and
useful career, leaving his son sole proprietor Of what had become
one of the great industries of the city. He continued it upon an ever
increasing ratio of Growth, until in Ikst he took into co-partner-
buill by the flrm, which is six stories in height and Gjx1S4 In di-
me 1 ns, equipped throughout with the latest Improved machinery
ami ai pliances run by steam power. Profiting by theii vasti pei 1
ence the proprietors h;:ve introduced many Improvements and
conveniences, and this is unquestionably the model establishment
of the kind on the continent. The firm enforce a thorough system
of organization, aud employ upwards of ISO hands In the various
departments, engaged In the manufacture ot tin.- candies and
chocolates for the wholesale trade. They are justly celebrated
for their superfine chocolate goods, and are direct importers
of the choicest Caraccas cocoas, and manufactured by th» most
improved processes. Purity and quality in all their confec-
tions has ever been their tirst consideration, tliej use
only tiie very best quality of sugars, the finest essen
tial oils ami extracts, only authorized vegetable col-
orings, etc., while the system pursued insures uni-
form high standard of excellence and delirious char-
acter of all goods manufactured Chocolate creams,
caramels, bon bous, glace fruits, fig paste, lozenges
and all staple caudies are daily manufactured by the
firm, who cater to the best class of city trade 111
addition to selling to jobbers and dealers all over the
United States and Europe, in their handsomely
fitted up salesroom can be seeu the finest assortment
of candies and chocolate confections in the city, and
which are offered at prices which offer the most sub-
stantial inducements to the trade. Mr. Charles B.
Miller is a respected member of commercial circles,
a worthy exponent of the most honorable methods
and is member of the Importers' and Grocers' Ex-
change. His son, Mr. William D. Miller, is equally
popular, and the house is unquestionably the most
eminent representative of the confectionery manu-
facturing interests.
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ship, his son. Mr. W. D. Miller, under the old name and style, '.b
is . 1 young business man of ability and energy and is a valued ac-
cess The business was started in a small way on Market
Street above Sixth, over fifty-six yeai - ago, and after repeated 1 ti
largemeuts at the old stand, was removed, in 188S, to 1
magnificent establishment, Nos. '255 and..; South rhird Street,
LNG, HILLMAN & GILL, Finishers and Con-
verters of Cotton Goods, Nos. 4 and 6 Straw-
berry Street. —No branch of trade of this great
metropolis has been conducted with greater
vigor and discretion, or with more substantial results,
than that devoted to dry goods. The capita! invested
Is large and the character of the firms engaged in the
business unexcelled in commercial life. A promi-
nent and popular firm in this liue is that, of Messi i.
King, Hillman & Gill, located at Nos. i and G Straw-
berry Street. The business wasoriginally established
in 185S, and in 1879 the present firm succeeded to the
control. They occupy spacious and commodious prem-
ises and operate branches in both Chicago and Haiti-
more. Both of the partners, Messrs. John D. King
and Joseph C.Gill, are gentlemen of experience in
the dry goods business, and possess an intimate
knowledge of the wants of the American market.
They make a leading specialty of handliug finished
cottons and are accomplished and experienced con-
verters of cotton goods. They have intimate .11 d
influential connections with manufacturers every-
where and have unusually good opportunities for ob-
taining the most reliable goods and leading novelties
in this line of trade. The firm has brought into
every day practice a thoioughly efQeieut system of
organization, which conduces greatly to the suci
ful prosecution of their exteusive business, while
they represent a number of leading manufacturing
concerns whose products are unsui passed forquality,
finish and durability by those of any in the market.
Their stock is kept up to the highest standard of ex-
cellence and efficiency, and orders are filled with
promptness and dispatch In all cases and
11. nts are offered to both producers and buyers which are
rarely duplicated in liberality by any contemporary concern.
The business is widely scattered over all portions of the United
States, and the bouse is a credit to»the intelligent enterpriseaud
1 ral busin method!! ol the proprietors, and also to the
city in which i; is so permanently located.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
JE. CALDYTELL & CO., Jewelers and Silversmiths, No. 9)8
Chestnut Street.— The house of Messrs. J. E. Caldwell &.
Co., so pre-eminent in every branch of the business of the
1 jeweler and the silversmith, was founded in 1838 by the
late Mr. J. E. Caldwell, who brought to bear special qualifications
including unrivalled facilities for the inipoitation, desiguing and
manufacture of all that was rare, artistic, decorative and sei vice-
able in the lines of diamonds, jewelry, antiques, bric-a-brac, silver
ware, porcelain and glass, art furniture, statuary and the fine arts
generally. The business developed at a rapid ratio, with far
reaching connections, and the firm name of J. E. Caldwell & Co.,
became and has since continued a Veritable trade mark as regards
all classes of the above goods dealt in by it. The decease of Mr.
Caldwell after a long, honorable and useful career, was followed by
the formation of the present co-partnership which includes Mr. J.
Albert Caldwell, son of the founder, born in this city, and for twenty-
years past an active member of the firm; Mr. Joseph H. Brazier, a
native of Maine, also twenty years in the firm: Mr. H. B. Houston,
a native Philadelphian, fifteen years in the firm; Mr. Frederick
Shaw, born in Providence. R. I., for thirteen years in the firm;
Mr. Kichard N. Caldwell, born in the city aud a son of the founder,
for eighteen years in the firm, and Mr. James Riley, a native of
Pennsylvania, four years a partner. It will thus be seen that the
co-partners unite vast practical experience, while their resources,
facilities and sound judgment, correct taste and great energy,
place their house in the van of progress, the largest and leading
jewelry house in Pennsylvania, comparing with that of Messrs.
Tiffany & Co., in New York, handling, importing and makiug iden-
tically the same classes of goods. Their establishment at No. 902
Chestnut Street, is most desirably and centrally located, and is a
magnificent and spacious structure, 30x285 feet iu dimensions, four
floors and basement in height, fitted up in the most elaborate man-
ner, both as to furnishings, decorations and all modern con-
veniences, including elevator to all floors, marble wainscots, art
tile floors, hardwood and plate glass show cases, cabinets, etc.,
form a fitting setting for the superb and comprehensive stock here
gathered. The firm are direct importers of the finest diamonds
and precious stones, selected by their own expert buyers in the
markets of London, Amsterdam and Paris. They carry a large
toi tune in cut diamonds, parcels of the choicest gems, of pure
water, free from flaws, specks, feathers, and all imperfections, of
all sizes from oue-half a carat up to twenty aud thirty carats, or
even larger, adapted to meet every possible requirement. The
public heie select their gems, including matched pairs for earrings
and have them mounted in the firm's own factory after the latest
original and fashionable designs. The diamond mounting is done
on Sansom Street, while on the fourth floor of this building is a
complete shop for manufacturing jewelry, repairing, etc., silver-
smith work, etc., and where a large force of hands is employed.
The firm's stock of rich gold jewelry is unrivalled in the city and
covers every possible form aud device of beauty and for personal
adornment. The firm has attained a national celebrity and in sets,
half and quarter sets and single articles, such as rings, lace pins,
brooches, necklaces, bracelets, chains, and ornaments the require-
ments of the most exacting can be promptly gratified. The stock
is noticeable for elegance of designs and careful finish in every
minute detail, the result of employing only skilled workmen. In
silver jewelry and ornaments, the stock is equally extensive and
desirable, while an immense department is devoted to sterling
silver aud silver-plated wares and novelties in same. Their solid
silver sets are in great demand, being manufactured from the
British standard of fineness and of highly artistic designs and
most elaborate chasing, carving and general finish. Another de-
partment is devoted to watches, and one of immense size it is,
including thousands of the finest imported and domestic move-
ments in all desirable casings, ranging from the lowest price at
which a reliable watch can be bought up to the most expensive
chronometers and repeaters made. The styles include massive
cases aud smaller sizes, plain, etched, chased and decorated in
scores of the newest designs. Another department is devoted to
high art glass from Vienna, etc., decorated china wares, fancy poi-
cel tins and artistic pottery of all the world renowned makes.
Here are clocks in marbles, bronze and ormolu, bronze statues
and ornaments, decorated lamps in the new styles of bowls. stands
and shades, and a great array of fancy brass goods. Here are the
most beautiful and costly ivory and other styles of fans, some
decorated with precious stones and richly mounted and worth
$1,500, while iu parasols the stock includes all the fashionable
novelties. Another department includes Italian maible statuary,
copies of the old masters and original productions of modern sculp-
tors, quoted at moderate prices In paintings in oils and water
colors, the stock is likewise representative, and many of the can-
vasses are from painters of renown both in America and Europe.
Special attention is directed to their magnificent assortment of
modern and antique cabinet furniture, including richly ornate
parlor cabinets, fancy chairs, tables, book cases, desks, chiffoniers,
cheval glasses, sideboards, etc., easels, pedestals, aud scores of
foreign novelties, unique in design and ornamentation. The
choicest and rare woods are found here, developed by the skill of
the carver and cabinetmakers into the most decorative articles of
furniture aud in great demand witli the public. Here also are
rich tapestries and stuffs from the most famous looms of Europe,
and a general line of rich interior decoratious that charm the eye
and add so greatly to the luxurious surroundings of modern inter-
iors. The co-partners devote personal attention aud direction to
every detail of their immense business, which is developing at a
rapid ratio, and includes far-reaching connections, with valued
customers iu almost every section of the United States, people of
refined tastes ami sound judgment, and who have learned by ex-
perience that nowhere can selections be made from such a com-
prehensive and valuable stock'as that of Messrs. J. E. Caldwell &
Co., to which the art and skill of every land have been laid under
contribution, while as manufacturing jewelers, importers and
mounters of diamonds, silversmiths and importers and dealers in
watches, they are the leading representative house iu Pennsyl-
vania, rivalling the principal firm In New York, and in numerous
ways offering inducements as to the beauty and quality of their
jewelry and wares impossible of duplication elsewhere. Messrs.
Caldwell & Co., have ever retained the confidence of the commer-
cial world; their executive capacity is of the highest order, and
with the able support accorded by the junior partners, the house
stands forth the great modern exponent of the trade and business
of the jeweler and silversmith.
HARTFORD STEAM BOILEK INSPECTION AND INSUR-
ANCE CO., Corbin & Goodrich, General Agents, No. 430
Walnut Street.— The frequent explosions of steam boilers
in all parts of the couutry have served to call the attention
of manufacturers to the importance of having these boilers per-
iodically inspected by a reliable eorpoiu'ion, having acash capital
ample to guarantee its work. In order to meet this pressing
necessity and demand'in lst¥ the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspec-
tion and Insurance Company was duly incorporated under the
laws of the state or Connecticut, with a cash capital of SoOo.OOO, and
with a perpetual charter. In 1867 the company established a
branch office in Philadelphia, placing it under the management of
Messrs. Corbin & Goodrich, as general agents, who have conducted
the agency ever since with marked ability and steadily increasing
success, occupying eligible office quarters at No. 430 Walnut
Street. They have charge of the business of the company in this
state east of the Allegheny mountains. Southern New Jersey and
Delaware. This is the pioneer boiler inspection and insurance
company of America. Its affairs have been ably and successfully
managed from the start, and the company, on January 1, 1SS0,
had total assets amounting to $1,275,114.02, and a surplus, as regards
policy holders, of $586,804.36. The follow ing are some of the advan-
tages derived by insurers: The boilers insured are visited at
stated periods, gauges tested, safety-valves properly weighted,
and all the boiler appliances carefully examined. Should an
explosion or rupture occur, the company makes good all loss or
damage, (except by fire, and not exceeding the sum insured) to
the boilers and surrounding property. This being the pioneer
company of America it has wide experience aud has become
familiar with the business. The company furnishes complete
plans for boilers, settings and piping; also for steam-chimneys,
and supervises the erection of them at reasonable exdense. The
agents iu this city, Messrs. E. A. Corbin and H. (J. Goodrich, are
both natives of Hartford, and young men who have made this
system of insurance a life study and are highly esteemed for their
sound business principles.
ITS \Y E ALT H AND INDUSTRIES,
115
HB. SMITH MACHINECO., Manufacturers of Wood Work-
ing Machinery, Etc., No. 925 Market Street.— It Is abso-
lutely certain that in no country in the world has wood-
working machinery been brought to such a state of per-
fection, as in the United States, and in tins connection special
reference Is made in this commercial rei lew of Philadelphia to the
old-established and representative H. B. Smith .Machine Company.
This business was established in 1849, and eventually was incor-
porated in 1878, with large capital. The company's works which
are fully equipped with the latest improved tools, machinery and
appliances are situated at Smlthville, N. J. MivH. B. Smith, the
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late president of the company, was one of the ablest mechanical
engineers and machinists in his special line in the United Stares.
He was the first to use iron frames and to simplify the construc-
tion of woodworking machines, and at the present day the best
moulding, mortising and tenoning machines In America are those
manufactured by the H. B. Smith Machine Co. All the woodwork-
ing machinery and specialties made by this company are con-
structed with unusual care and accuracy and of the most durable
materials, while the prices quoted in all eases are extremely
moderate. All machinery handled is warranted to be exactly as
represented in every particular, and the ti - of the company
now extends not only throughout all sections ol the United States
and Canada, but also to Europe, South America, Mexico and Aus-
tralia. The officers are highly regarded in trade circles for their
ability, skill and integrity, and their success in this valuable
industry is as substantial as it is well merited. The company
manufactures and is prepared to furnish complete outfits for
planing mills, sash, door and blind factories, furniture factories,
wagon and agricultural implement works, etc. The leading
specialties consist of improved machinery for planing, moulding,
mortising, tenoning, sawing, boring and turning ill kinds of wood,
and their faculties for manufacturing are unexcelled. In addition
to their large line of wood working machinery the H. B. Smith Co.
are sole manufacturers of the celebrated star bicycles. Illustrated
catalogues of all their machinery are forwarded promptly upon
application.
LINDI.EY HAINES, Banker and Broker, No. 430 Library
Street.— The importance of Philadelphia as a great finan-
cial centre is generally recognized. This is in fact a noted
point forthedispos.il of desirable investment securities, and
the purchase and sale "f active stocks and bonds, while the Stock
Exchange of this city ranks second only to that of New York in
volume of trade and number of members. Representative among
tlie members is Mr. Mndley Haines, the Well known banker and
broker, whose office is eligibly located at No. 430 Library Street.
He was originally in business as partner in 1880, with L. H.Taylor
s Co., who dissolved in IS* I, and Haines Bros, continued the busi-
ness and in January, 18S9, Mr. Liudlej Haines, who had been a
partner from the < mencement of the bui becan : sole pro-
prietor. He has been a member o( the Philad k Ex-
change for the past ten years, and] corded a conscien-
tious support to all measures and regulations for the bem SI o!
this useful institution and to secure increased facilities to the
public. He conducts a general commission business in the pui
chase and sale, for cash or on a margin, of all stocks, boi
miscellaneous securities as listed by this board or on the New
York Stock Exchange. His New York correspondents are Messrs
Boody, McClellan & Co. His offices are situated on the ■
floor, and fitted up in the most convenient manner with tickers and
stock indicators, and every facility is offered to customers, •
elude many of the leading capitalists and investors of th
His advantages for obtaining the latest reliable Information as to
the course of the market are of the most complete and gratifj Ing
character, and no one is better qualified to fill orders for country
capitalists or city operators and investors, either for investment or
speculative purposes. He is a recognized authority on the mark, t
intimate with the records of railroads and other corporations,
while his methods are truly conservative, his reputation and stand-
ing in financial circles are of the highest character, and he Is a
faithful exponent of those principles of equity which ar-- the sub-
stantial foundations of the influence and success of the Philadel-
phia Stock Exchange. Mr. Haines is a native of Philadelphia, and
a young man of large business experience, wide acquaintance and
eminent popularity and has been a member of Boardof Governors
of the Stock Exchange for five years.
HL. COOPER, Wool, No. 8 North Front Street.— From com-
paratively limited proportions the wool interest of Phila-
delphia has developed vast magnitude during the past
quarter of a century. The trade in domestic and import-
ed fleeces In this city in the course of a yearsow is something
enormous, representing hundreds of millions of dollars while the.
volume of business transacted grows apace annually. Among the
merchants contributing most largely to the sum of commercial
activity in the line indicated here in Philadelphia can be named
H. L. Cooper, the well-known wool dealer, with a capacious estab-
lishment at No. 8 North Front Street, who has an extensive and
substantial business connection, selling to manufacturers all over
the middle and some of the eastern states. Mr. Cooper, who Is a
gentleman of about forty years and a native of this city, Is a man
of thorough experience in the wool trade, as well asof energy and
judicious enterprise, and prior to going into business on his own
accountin lSS^had been employed in this same line for nearly fifteen
years. Mr. Cooper, who handles wools of all kinds and all grades,
occupies as office and warehouse the whole of a large five-story
and basement building, where be carries on hand always a heavy
and varied stock, while an efficient staff is employed, and is pre-
pared to fill all orders for anything in the line of wool in the most
prompt and reliable manner. The house is conducted on strict
business principles and its management characterized by sagacity
and reliability. All persons having dealings herewith are assured
of finding the same of an entirely satisfactory character.
RICHARD DeCOU. Successor to John K. Shivers & Co.. Scrap
Iron and Old Metals, Northeast Corner Twelfth and Noble
Streets. — Among the leading dealers in scrap irons and
old metals in this city is Mr. Richard DeCou, who has
achieved an enviable reputation for his prompt, honorable methods
and liberal policy. He buys scrap iron and old metals from every
part of the country and ships in car lots to consumers all over
Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey with a local trade in this
city. His business premises are located at the corner of Twelfth
and Noble Streets, 75x200 feet in size, and where be carries hun-
dreds of tons of the scrap iron and metals. A railroad track con-
necting him with the main line makes his transportation fai
complete, and all orders are filled promptly, the highest market
rates being paid for all descriptions of old iron and metals received
by him, ami a number of hands are constantly employed. Mr.
DeCou, who is respected by all who know him, and in his particu-
lar line is conceded among the foremost, Is an energetic b
man of ability and enterprise and one greatly respected in I
of trade for his honorable and straightforward business methods.
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ILLUSTRATED P HI LAD EL PH! A.
THE UNION' TRUST COMPANY, Nos. 715 to 719 Chestnut
Street, ,[. Simpson Africa, President; John G. Reading, Vice
President ; Mahlon S. Stokes, Treasurer ana Secretary ; Wil-
liam Henry Price, Trust Officer.— The position occupied
by The Union Trust Company of Philadelphia is such that in compil-
ing a work as is contemplated in the present publication wherein
trust companies and hanks are prominent features, it is absolutely
necessary to make special mention of an institution, which adds
materially to the solidity and solvency of our enterprises, affording
that protection and security guaranteed only by reliable organiza-
tions of this character. The Union Trust Company was duly in-
corporated under the laws of Pennsylvania, October 16,1882, the
charter being perpetual. It has an authorized capital of $1.000,0011,
of which SToO.OOO has beeu paid up and the remaining $250,000
subscribed for. The company acts as assignee, receiver,
guardian, executor, and administrator under appointment by
the courts for corporations or individuals. It is likewise
authorized to act as agent for the registering of bonds or other
obligations of any corporation, association, state or public
authority. The Union Trust Company receives on deposit for safe
keeping jewelry, plate, stocks, bonds and all valuables at
moderate-charges. It takes charge of the property of abseutees,
collects and remits income promptly, and executes trusts of every
description known to law. while at the, same time it receives
money on deposit on time or subject to check and allows interest.
Trust turds are always kept separate and distinct from the assets
of the company. The Uniou Trust Company also rents safes at $5
tq $200 per annum, that are impregnable to burglars and indes-
tructible by fire, Western farm and city mortgages are likewise
for sale, bearing six and seven per cent, per annum interest,
being guaranteed by institutions of 'undoubted soundness. In
consequence "f i steadily increasing patronage the company is
erecting a splendid stone building on Chestnut Street at a cost of
$3 0,000, which it will soon occupy. Executors, trustees of estates
and ladies unaccustomed to the transaction of business, as well as
religious and benevolent institutions will find The Union Trust
Company a convenient depository for money. The following
gentlemen, widely and favorably known in financial and business
circles for their prudence, executive ability and just methods are
the officers and directors: J. Simpsou Africa, president; John G.
Reading, vice president; Mahlon S. Stokes, secretary and
treasurer; William Price, trust officer. Directors:— J. Simpson
Africa, late secretary of internal affairs of Pennsyluania; John G.
Reading, capitalist, 2126 Walnut Street ; Alfred S. Giltett, presi-
dent of theGiv.ird Fire Insurance Company : Charles P.Turner, M.
D., 150G Walnut Street-; Joseph I. Keefe, merchant, 32 South Front
Street; .John T. Monroe, of Monroe Bros. & Co., manufacturers
and jobbers of boots and shoes, 438 Market Street; William J.
Nead. contractor; D. Hayes Aguew, M. D, 1601 Walnut Street;
Thomas K. Patton, retired merchant, 1308 Piue Street; Robert
Paitersou, of Hughes & Patterson, iron manufacturers, 800 Rich-
mond Street : Jacob Naylor, president of Eighth National Bank:
TheoUor C. Engel, president of Bergner & Engel Brewing Co.; Wil-
liam S. Price, attorney-at-law, 633 Walnut Street; Thomas G.
Hood, of Hood. Ronbright & Co., wholesale dry goods; Edward L.
Perkins, attorney-at-law. 110 South Fourth Street ; Joseph Wright,
of Wright Bros. & Co., umbrella manufacturers, 32-1 Market Street:
William H. Lucas, of John Lucas & Co., paint manufacturers, 141
and 143 North Fourth Street: William Watson, retired merchant,
3933 W ilnut Street: Dr. George W. Reily, president of the Harris-
Inn g N'ational Bank.Karrlsburg; Edmund S. Doty, attorney-at-law,
Minneapolis, Minn.; W. W. H. Davis, U. S. pension agent, Philadel-
phia; Henry S. Eckert, president of the Farmers' National Bank,
Reading: Hubert E. Monaghan, attorney-at-law, Westchester;
Hairy W. Moore. Bush Hill Iron Works; Jacob G. Neafie, of Ne.ilie
& Levy, ship builders. Conservative principles and sound judg-
ment have marked the course of this responsible company in the
past, and give ample promise of a long and prosperous career in
the future. The company's offices are open from nine a. in. to
four p. in. except on Sundays and legal holidays.
enced, able and enterprising proprietor. He is prominent in the
trade, and is a worthy representative of the highest achievements
in artistic jewelry and silverware. The extensive business eon-
ducted by him was founded by his father, Mr. C. M. Euglehart and
himself in 1860, under the name and style of C. M. Euglehart & Son.
They early became noted for the superiority of their product, and
for making a specialty of the finest society and official badges,
emblems and ornaments ever offered to a discerning public. They
built up a most influential, desirable connection, and at rude of great
magnitude. In ISS6, Mr. William E. Euglehart succeeded to the
sole proprietorship. As a practical manufacturing jeweler of
thirty years experience he is a recognized authority in his line, and
carries one of the largest and finest stocks of jewelry, watches and
solid silverware in Philadelphia. His establishment is most cen-
trally located on Market Street, and 2.5x150 in dimensions, hand-
somely fitted up and furnished, and making the finest display in
town in not only staple lines, but also in Masonic andothersociety
marks, jewels and emblems, etc. In these lines Mr. Euglehart
leads the trade of the United States, and has a corresponding
couuection. He supplies leading Masonic lodges, with their
marks and jewels, and also- fills orders for all kinds of society
emblems. New designs will be promptly duplicated in solid
gold at lowest prices. Mr. Euglehart is the contractor for and
manufacturer of the civic emblems, police badges, firemen's
badges, and those for deputy sheriffs, coroners and other officials.
He employs a numerous force of skilled hands in the produc-
tion of his goods, and gives close, personal supervision over
every department of the business. He carries a large stock of
unset diamonds, of all sizes from }*£ carat up, and of the purest
" water," specially adapted for mounting in jewelry, or for Masonic
and other jewels. In watches also lie handles the finest American
and foreign movements in all styles of solid gold and silver cases,
both plain and ornamental, and quotes prices for fine watches,
warranted accurate timekeepers, not duplicated elsewhere. Mr.
Euglehart also deals in solid silverware of latest styles, and in
everything found in his shop, the public will find the utmost value-
for their money and the utmost satisfaction in use. Mr. Euglehart
is an able business man and a respected citizeu, aud is well worthy
of the large measure of success achieved.
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I [.[.'AM F. ENGLEHART, Dealer in Diamonds, Watches
and Solid Silverware, No. 20.") Market Street— One of
the oldest established jewelry houses of Philadelphia, is
that of which Mr. William F. Euglehart is the experi-
CHARLKS TREDICK & CO., Insurance Agents and Brok-
ers, No. 339 Walnut Street.— The city of Philadelphia is
one of the principal centres in the United States for fire-
insurance. This all agree can be secured only through
the medium of well regulated, honestly conducted anrr-sound fire
insurance agencies, those that not only issue policies, but
promptly adjust and pay losses, as soon as they are stated aud
clearly shown. At the present day many leading insurance cor-
porations place their interests in the control of gentlemen who.
have secured honorable reputations in tins important branch of
business. Prominent among these in Philadelphia is the reliable*
and popular firm of Messrs. Charles Tredick & Co., whose offices
are located at No. 339 Walnut Street. This business was estab-
lished in 1869 by Mr. C. Tredick.who conducted it till 1SS3 when Mr.
W. C. Benuett became a partner. Both Messrs. Tredick and Bennett
are practical and experienced underwriters, who are always pre-
pared to offer substantial inducements to patrons, including low-
rates and liberally drawn policies, while losses sustained are equit-
ably adjusted and promptly paid through their agency. Messrs.
Charles Tredick & Co.. represent the following first-class and sub-
stantial companies viz: New Hampshire Fire insurance Com-
pany of Manchester, N. H.; California Insurance Company of San
Francisco, California; Jefferson Insurance Company of New
York, N. Y.; Peoples Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg, Pa.;
City Insurance Company of Pittsburg, Pa.; German American
Insurance Company of Pittsburg, Pa. ; Grand Rapids Insurance
Company of Grand Rapids, Mich. They likewise attend carefully
to life, gl.iss and boiler insurance. Botli partners are popular
members of the Board of Underwriters and Tariff Association.
They are highly esteemed by the community for their prompt-
ness and integrity, and enjoy an extensive aud influential patron-
age among our leading merchants, manufacturers and property
owners, not only in Philadelphia but throughout the United States
and Canada. They have also correspondents in London for plac-
ing business in British and Continental companies.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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TUK TRINIDAD ASPHALTUM BLOCK COMPANY, Manu-
facturers ot No. 1 Asphaltum Paving Blocks, ifcc; Office So.
129 South Front Street; Works, Thirtieth Street and Powel-
ton Avenue.— Tin- leading contractors for laying asphaltum
paving blocks in this city are the Trinidad Asphaltuui Block Com-
pany, whose office is located at No. 129 South Front Strei t, with
works at Thirtieth Street ami Powelton Avenue. This company
are extensive manufacturers of No. l Asphaltum Paving Blocks,
to) roadways, sidewalks, gutters, cellars, breweries, stables, etc.,
and were incorporated in 1881, under the laws of the state of New
Jersey, with a capital of SiOO.OOO, and with Dr. L. S. Filbert, presi-
dent; Mr. John B. Wat [.sou, secretary and treasurer. The facili-
ties of tliis company are perfect for work of the most substantial
and elegant character. Its great resources are not surpassed by
ai>> similar establishment in this section of the country, while the
means at its command and the many appliances and arrangements
in operation for promoting the value of the goods and cheapening
the cost of manufacture enable the management to offer the most
attractive terms to customers. Large and important contracts
have been executed in this city and in the neighboring towns of
Chester, York and other points, which have established the reputa-
tion of the company for doing the finest work in its line and in-
sures its continued popularity and permanent prosperity. Their
manufactures rank high in the market, and wherever their ser-
vices have been called into requisition they have left the impress
of a reliable and enterprising concern. They give prompt and
careful attention to all orders and commissions, and strive to excel
in every undertaking. The president, Dr. Filbert, is also president
of the Vulcanite Paving Company of Philadelphia, a native of this
city and prominently identified with its growth and prosperity in
many ways. Mr. Wattson is a member of the well-known commis-
sion firm of Thomas Wattson & Sons, and highly regarded in the
commercial and financial circles of this his native city. Both gen-
tleman ate members of the Commercial Exchange and the Phila-
delphia Maritime Exchange, and bear the name of energetic, en-
terprising and honorable business men.
REFORMED CHURCH PUBLICATION- HOUSE. No. 907 Arch
street.— While in the main this work will be found descrip-
tive of the mechanical industries and commercial interests
of this flourishing city, yet there mast be set apart space
for mention of the equally important interest; that are vested in
and represented by our publishing houses. The religious publica-
tions are especially worthy of note and in this special connection
we desire to present to our readers a brief sketch of the Reformed
Church Publication House, of No. 907 Arch Street, whose produc-
tions are of large interest to a large number of people throughout
the United States. The business of this house was founded in 1S64
by the Reformed Church Publication Board, which was formed to
is^e publications bearing upon the doctrines inculcated in the
teachings of the Reformed Church, and was continued by the
board until 1888 when the Rev. Chas. G. Fisher, formerly superin-
tendant, secretary and treasurer of the Board, secured the sole
right, by purchase and lease, of continuing the work which has
been so successfully prosecuted for the past quarter century. The
periodicals and Sunday school papers published by him comprise
the following, with the prices attached: Reformed Church Messen-
ger (weekly), two dollars per year; Reformed Quarterly Review,
three dollars per year; Tin? Guardian (monthly), $1.25 per year, in
clubs, one dollar per year; The Sunday School Treasury (semi-
monthly), HO for 100 copies per year, single copy, 25 cents; Re-
formed Missionary Herald (monthly), £20 for 100 copies per year,
single copy, 23 cents; Sunshine (weekly), $25 for 100 copies per
year, slngl py :-"> cents; Scholars' Quarterly, $10 for 10" eopl IS
per year; Lesson Papers (advanced and primary), advanced, $6;
primary. S7 v "o per 100 copies a year. Samples are sent free. As
three pi r cent, of the gros? re< eipts of each year have to be paid to
the publication board, it will be seen that it is to the advantage of
the church to encourage the circulation of the above mentioned
publications* Hymn books, order Of worship, directory of wor-
ship, catechism ; of all kinds and style-, theological works, Sunday-
School libraries, reward cards, Bible-, (pulpit and family), miscel-
I ous books, stationary of all kinds, certificates, etc., etc., and
also. all th" German publications of the church, are. furnished at
the lowest cash pi ice- « ith promptness and
GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Frank B<
President; Christian Gross, Vice President : H I i.
Secretary ; No. 412 Walnut Street.— There Is no single inter-
est that affects the business community with the same de-
gree of Importance, as that of a sure protection ag ilnst loss by lire.
This all agree is secured only through the medium of a well regu-
lated, hone, fiy conducted, and sound fire insurance company,
one that not only i,^- s a policy, but adjusts and pays all losses,
as soon as they are properly declared. In this connection, I pedal
reference is made In this commercial review of Philadelphia, to
the progressive and representative German Fire Insurance Com-
pany, whose offices are centrally located at No. -!1l' Walnut Street.
This company was duly incorporated in 1S71 under the laws of
Pennsylvania, with a paid up capital of $l00,00rt,and its acsets now
amount to $296,067,43. Conservative and just in it-, management,
the course of this popular company has been a most commendable
one, which has placed itupon a high plane of confidence and suc-
cess. The following gentlemen, widely and favorably known in
business circles for their executive ability, prudence and just
methods are the officers and directors: Frank Bower, President;
Christian Gross, Vice President; H. F. Robeno Secretary. Direc-
tors, Christian Gross, John F. Betz, Edward Walden, L. Bam-
berger, W. Frederick Snyder, Jacob Recti, J. Christian .Miller,
Charles G. Berlinger, Christian Schmidt, Frederick Leibfreld, F.
Gutekunst, Peter Stang. Frank Bower, Alfred Ogden, Anton Win-
ters, A. M. Langfield, Frederick Mayer, Samuel A. Wertz, H. W.
Catherwood, Augustus F. Brecht. The German Fire Insurance
Company insures all kinds of property, at the lowest rates consist
ent with absolute safety, and rather than transact an unreliable
and hazardous business refuses any risk, that is not in every re-
spect up to its standard. Mr. Frank Bower.the president, and Mr.
Christian Gross, the vice president, are able and careful officers
with every qualification for their important positions. Mr. Robeno,
the secretary, has had great experience in insurance affairs, and
is as widely known for his promptness, as for the honorable manner
in which he attends to the interest of patrons. In conclusion it
should be added, that this responsible company is in every way
worthy the attention of all persons, desirous of placing their
property in the hands of a corporation, which is abundautly able and
makes a specialty of promptly adjusting and paying all losses, as
soon as they are properly determined.
JAMES BOYD & BRO., Manufacturers' Agents. Belting, H I,
Rubber Goods, Etc., N'o. 14 North Fourth Street.— At the
present day, the best and most reliable goods produced in
the United States, are handled by those, who are technic-
ally called manufacturer's 1 agents. Prominent among these
agents in Philadelphia is the representative and responsible firm
of Messrs. James Boyd & Bro., whose offices and salesrooms ate
located at No. 14 North Fourth .street. This business, which is
both wholesale and retail, was established six years ago by Mr.
James Boyd, who admitted later to partnership with b;m,. his
brother Mr. Alex. Boyd, Jr., under the style and title of James
Boyd & Bro. Both partners are able and energ tic business men,
fully conversant with every detail of this important industry and
the requirements of the trade and a critical public. They occupy
a spacious and well equipped store and basement, which are fully
stocked with a superior assortment of rubber, leather and cotton
belting: rubber, cotton and linen hose; mechanical lubber goods
and asbestos matei lal of every description. Ml ssrs. James Boyd
& Bro., are sole agents in Philadelphia for the Boston Belting Com-
pany and the Asbestos Packing Company, and their trade now
extends throughout all sections of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary-
land, Virginia and West Virginia, New Jersey, Ohio and the south.
This tii in has secured an excellent reputation for handling only
the best e Is, and in consequence of their influential
are enabled to otter substantial inducements to the trad • In prices
very difficult to be secured elsewhere. They make a specialty of
everything p rtaiiitiig to complete fire equipments for ,
tion of mills, factories, hotels, etc., and fully warrant all goods to
be exactly as represented. A complete force ol clerk i, as istanl -,
etc.. are employed in the store by the firm, and several tra
n on the road. Both partners are from Boston. They are
honorable and energetic b n a, and are abundantly worthy
of their hug.- measure of success.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
THE - CHALMERS-SPENCE COMPANY.— Asbestos Fire-Felt
Coverings, etc.. Office, No. 24 Strawberry Street, D.
T. Dickson, Manager.— Mineral asbestos is not only
indestructible by fire or acids, but differs from all other
known mineral substances in possessing fibres, resembling flax or
sills. These tough mineral fibres are now manufactured into a
great number of useful articles, requiring to be durable under a
high degree of temperature, and at the same time have consider-
able tensile strength anil durability. In connection with these
remarks, special reference is made in this mercantile review
to the representative and successful Chalmers-Spence Com-
pany, whose office and salesrooms in this city under
the able and energetic management of Mr. D. T. Dickson, are
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located at No. 24 Strawberry Street. The Chalmers-Spence Com-
pany was incorporated in 1806 under the laws of New York with
large capital, and its patronage now extends throughout all sec-
tions of the United States and Canada. The works, which are the
largest and best equipped of the kind in America, and furnish con-
stant employment to 130 skilled operatives, are situated in
Eighth Street, New York. The principal executive officers of
the company are R. H. Martin, president, and C. H. Van
Nostrand, secretary and treasurer. The Chalmers-Spence Com-
pany manufacture extensively asbestos non conducting coverings,
tire proofing, building papers, packing, cement, etc., also a vast
number of specialties too numerous to mention. Asbestos mater-
ials, like everything else, should be properly used, and satisfactory
results can only be obtained by the correct adaptation of the
materials to the work to be performed. All asbestos goods manu-
factured by this responsible company are absolutely unrivalled for
utility, reliability and uniform excellence, while the prices quoted
in all cases are exceedingly moderate. This progressive company
was quick to recognize the value of asbestos cloth, as a barrier
against fire in theatres. As early a- 1SS6 they induced the man-
agers of the American Academy of Music, to give them an
order for an asbestos curtain. This novel appliance was
sucfi a success, that other prominent theatres quickly followed
the lead and were supplied with asbestos curtains. These curtains
can be painted and decorated the same as if made from cloth,
while in case of fire they can be at once lowered, preventing the
rapid entry of the flames and smoke in the auditorium, and thereby
enabling the audience to leave the building in safety. The com-
plin's Philadelphia branch is spacious and is fully stocked, enab-
ling Mr. Dickson, to promptly fill orders for all sections of Penn-
sylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and the South.
Branches have also been established in Boston, Pittsburg, Provi-
dence and Chicago.
SCHWA KTZ & GRAFF, Manufacturers, Importers and Whole-
sale Dealers in House Furnishing Goods, Nos. "is Market,
and 7!:; Jayne Streets.— As one ofthe principal centres of the
United States for the trade in all kinds of house furnishing
goods, Philadelphia has attained great prominence and is becom-
ing more than ever a favorite purchasing point. Prominent among
the old established and representative houses extensively engaged
in this important business, is that of Messrs. Schwartz & Graff,
whose office and warehouse are located at Nos. 713 Market and
713 Jayne Streets. Tins business was established in 1S71 when the
present firm commenced business, having previously been mem-
bers of the firm of A. H. Francis & Co. Both Messrs. C. W. Schwartz,
and Albert Graff are able and energetic business men, fully
conversant with every detail and feature of this steadily growing
Industry, and the requirements of dealers, jobbers and the general
public. They occupy a spacious four-story building '25x286 feet in
dimensi • -. which is fully supplied with every appliance and con-
venience for the systematic conduct of this extensive business.
The stock is immense and well selected, and embraces all kinds
of carpets, oil cloths, matting, rugs, shading, pails and tubs, wash
boards, brooms, baskets, brushes, looking glasses, cloeks, cotton
yarn, rope and twine, batting, express wagons, lamp burners, lamp
wicks, grain bags, stair rods, and all descriptions of house furnish-
ing goods. Messrs. Schwartz & Graff handle only the best and
most desirable goods, and offer advantages in prices very difficult
to be secured elsewhere in this country. They employ twenty
traveling salesmen, and their trade now extends throughout all
sections of the United States and Canada. Mr. Schwartz is a native
of Pittsburg, Pa., while his partner, Mr. Graff, was born in Phila-
delphia. Both partners are honorable wholesale dealers, liberal
in all transactions, and well merit the substantial success they
are achieving in this useful industry.
JOSHUA R. SERFASS. Conveyancer, Real Estate and Commer
cial Broker, Office, No. 431 Walnut Street, Rooms 7 and S.—
The development of the real estate market of Philadelphia
has been upon a. scale of magnitude commensurate with the
importance and rapid growth in wealth and population of the
^-second city of the Union, while much of the credit attaching there-
to is due to the intelligent efforts and honorable policy of our lead-
ing and representative real estate brokers. Prominent among the
number referred to is Mr. Joshua R. Serfass. the well-known con-
veyancer, notary public, and real estate and commercial broker,
whose office is eligibly located at No. 4S1 Walnut Street. This gen-
tleman established himself in business here in 1S87, and has de-
veloped a widespread connection of the most superior character,
including among his clients many of our leading capitalists
and operators in realty. He is a recognized accurate authority on
the present and prospective values of realty throughout all sec-
tions of this city and vicinity, so that the utmost reliance can be
placed upon his judgment and advice by intending investors. He
transacts a general real estate business, buying, selling, exchang-
ing and renting, and has carried through to a successful issue
many important transactions. He has in his care fine, desirable
lots in this city and in New Jersey for investment by speculators
or for sale on the installment plan, which are located near the
rapid transit and will rapidly enhance in value. He also negoti-
ates loans promptly on bond and mortgage, collects rents, and
takes entire management, of estates. He is especially prominent
in real estate circles as the representative of the Baldwin Home-
stead Association and the Highland Mutual Laud Association, and
is in a position to place all transactions on a substantial and satis-
factory footing. Mr. Serfass is a loug resident Philadelphian, a
member of the city Bar, and influential and popular in real estate,
business and professional circles, as a gentleman of large experi-
ence, sound judgment and marked ability, with whom it will be
found a pleasure and a profit to opeu business relations.
GEORGE T. BISEL & CO., Law Stationers and Booksellers, No.
730 Sausom Street.— A popular source of supply for new
and second-hand books, law stationery, and kindred sup-
plies, in this city, is the establishment of Geo. T. Bisel
located at No. 730 Sausom Street. This reliable house was origin-
ally established iu 1S77, by Messrs. W. F. Bisel & Bro., who were
succeeded by the present firm in 1881. To every stranger this
establishment is from its literary and artistic attractions, a place
not to be overlooked, and all lovers of good reading make it a
popular rendezvous. It is patronized by all classes of society,
while it also enjoys an extensive aucl influential wholesale trade
throughout Pennsylvania and the adjoining states. Its stock con-
tains at all times law works from the best authors of America and
Europe; books in fine bindings, rare specimens of ancient law
nowhere else obtainable ; and one of the finest and most compre-
hensive lines of law stationery, blanks, blank books and commer-
cial paper to be found in the city. This house is, in fact, head-
quarters for the trade and public for every line of goods here
mentioned. Us methods of dealing are eminently liberal and
honorable, and its facilities for the purchase of its supplies are
such as enable the proprietor to compete successfully with any of
its contemporaries in this section, as regards terms and prices.
The individual member of the firm is Geo. T. Bisel, a native of
Pennsylvania, and eminently popular in this city.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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-TJTUAL AIM UNION BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION, No. 129
South Seventh Street.— One of the most popular ol the
beneficiary Institutions of Philadelphia Is the Mutual
Aid Union Beneficial Association, whose home office Is at
No, 159 South Seventh street. It was Incorporated In 1878, under
the laws of the state of Pennsylvania, for beneficial and protective
purposes, and has been an Important educational factor in every
community where its influence has been felt, promoting habits of
economy, prudence and provident thrift. The principles on which
t!i is association is conducted are not experiments, hut are such as
exp*o lence and observation have proved to besound and reliable.
Applicants are taken on probation for six months. At the expira-
tion of that time. If in good health, anil the monthly payments have
all been promptly made, certificates of membership and pass
books are issued. If not in good health at the expiration of six
months from date of their application, the amount paid by them is
refunded and their application destroyed. There being no admis-
sion fee, the applicants fur membership are required to make their
first monthly payment at the time they make their application.
The monthly rates are from twenty cents to two dollars, securing
both sick and death benefits. The steady growth of the Mutual
Aid Union is due principally to its liberal contracts and generous
dealiug, together with the issuance of all safe and desirable forms
of policies. The fact that constant accessions are annually made
to the business of the association without resort to other than
legitimate methods is conclusive evidence of the high esteem in
which this staunch and ably-managed corporation is regarded by
the public, and a membership in the Mutual Aid Union affords not
only the saTest, but one of the most profitable of investments.
Thoroughly informed as to insurance matters, the officers and
directors have no hesitation in presenting this company to the pub-
lic, feeling secure in the fact that no life corporation now engaged
in issuing policies does so with a greater regard to the holder, or
is more ready and able to promptly pay all losses as soon as prop-
erly declared. Mr. Win. J. Moore is in charge of the office of the
association, and will be found a gentleman of ability and experi-
ence, with whom it is always a pleasure to do business.
CARULE & JOY, House, Sign and Fresco Painters, No. 1727
Chestnut Street.— The Rev. Sidney Smith used to exclaim,
as he flung wide the shutters, Glorify the room! and in
these three words lies the whole secret of decoration. Deco-
ration is the glorification of the room. Let in first the light of
heaven, and then the light of good taste, refinement and cultiva-
tion. Drive out the darkness of ugly colors and inharmonious,
combinations; glorify the room with pure art and taste. Call a
trained artist t,o the work, and the result will be both gratifying
and successful. Such artists are Messrs. Carlile & Joy, the cele-
brated house, sign and fresco painters and plain and decorative
paper hangers, whose main office and salesrooms are located at
No. 1727 Chestnut Street, with paint and fresco departments at
Nos. 1727 t" 1739 St. Joseph's Avenue. This firm have had a life's
training and experience in the beautifying of homes, offices and
public buildings with artistic designs botli original and tasteful,
and have been established in the business here since 1S70. Their
main establishment on Chestnut Street is four stories in height,
20x150 feet in dimensions, and one of the largest and finest in tins
line in the city or state. As general interior decorators, making
a leading specialty of fine artistic work, this firm have no superiors
and few equals in the country. The work achieved by them on the
Broad Street Theatre, the Chestnut Street Theatre, and the
Weigh tmao mansion, in this city, sufficiently demonstrates their
Commanding ability and superior skill, while their services are in
import, uit request throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New jer-
sey, Delaware and Maryland, and are rendered in such a manner
as to increase thi Ir reputation and leave an honored name behind
them. Tic > are doing a line cbiss of gilt edge work, and are sup-
plying a line of leaded and stained glass, that is nowhere else
obtainable. Steady employment is given to some two hundred
skilled hands, and orders by telephone, telegraph or mail are
given prompt and careful attention in all cas.-s. The co-partners.
Messrs. Wm. B. Carlile and Maurice Joy, are gentlemen of the
highest repute and standing in business circles, whose work is
every whi re recognized as an example of what can be achieved in
the way of magnificence by a master mind in the busil
WH. BONER & CO., .sheet Music and Music Books, No
llO'J Chestnut Street.— The nterprise which
t contributes to tic advancement ol the mu ileal tastes
of the pe iple, must always be a popular pursuit, par-
ticularly in tliis. country where music as a study is cultivated to a
marked degree. Among those establishments which have done
much to gratify the refined and artistic tastes of this cultured city
we may mention the well-known and prosperous house of Messrs.
William H. Boner & Co., and who has for many years a most
enviable reputation for the superior excellence of its products and
the honorable manner in which its business affairs are conducted.
Mr. Boner is a native of North Carolina and has been a resident of
Philadelphia ever since 1857. Having acquired a thorough knowl-
edge of tins business in all its various branches he inaugurated
this enterprise on his own account, under the present firm title in
1S67, at this location which he has occupied continuously ever
since, and has built up a very large trade which extends through-
out the entire United States, and is constantly increasing in vol-
ume and importance. The store Is the oldest of its kind on this
street, and in addition to its capacity is a basement of the same
dimensions, 25x125 feet. The store is handsomely fitted up and
most conveniently arranged for the prompt transaction of the
business, which is both wholesale and retail, and the comfort of
patrons. The stock is full and complete, and in tact the premises
are a perfect repository of vocal and instrumental gems, while its
information on musical matters is derived from the best and most;
accurate sources. Here can be found at all times everything per-
taining to the line of musical publications cither of their own or
other standard productions, embracing all the latest and most
popular vocal and instrumental gems by the most celebrated com-
posers of the present time, including those of the old masters
such as Handel, .Mozart, Beethoven, Balfe, Meyerbeer, Wagner and'
others, including the great operas as well as those of the present
day. Here will be found also the leading and most reliable instruc-
tion books as recommended by the best teachers in the world, and,
in fact, the character of all goods emanating from this establish-
mectare reliable and first class in every particular.
GEORGE HERZOG, Decorative Tainter, No. 1334 Chestnut
Street.— The thoroughly artistic effects, beauty of designs
and exquisite workmanship in the line of mural art, decor-
ating and all-round decorative painting, George Her;og,
the widely known artist of No. 13S4 Chestnut Street, this city, with
office also at No 501 Fifth Avenue. New York, stands at the head of
his profession. He is by general consent one of the foremost
exponents of the art indicated in the United States, and has a
national reputation, some of the notable buildings and finest pri-
vate residences throughout the country attesting his skill. Mr.
Herzog, who is a gentleman in the prime of life, is a native of Ger-
many, where he acquired his profession, and has resided in this
city since 1S72. He is a thoroughly practical designer and an
expert decorative painter of twenty years' experience, and is in
short, a complete master of his art in all its branches. He was
formerly a member of Reiser & Herzog, which he succeeded in
1&77, and has occupied the present commodious quarters about
eleven years. Mr. Herzog occupies here a finely appointed suite
of oi ces (three rooms) on the third floor, and is assisted by auefti-
Cient staff, emploj ing some twenty-five hands, all of them skilled
workmen, the most of them Americans, and his patronage, which
i.s of ,i highly flattering character, extends to all parts of tin
try and is steadily improving. Mr. Herzog Is prepared to enter
into contracts foi all clasip, of work in the line indicated, includ-
ing frescoing, ceiling- and h ill decoration s, and high-class Interior
di lorative painting of every description, special attention being
given to churches, theatres, and fine dwellings, and guarantees
satisfaction in every instance, exercising Immediate personal
supervision over all work executed. Among th^ more noteworthy
buildings for which may be seen evidences of this gentleman's
artistic skill can be named the Liederkranz I ill. New
Yoik: the Harmonie Club building, same city; the Academy of
Music, Philadelphia; Union League building, this city; Egyptian
Hall and Masonic Temp!.', and a number of others equally worthy
o! i te : also the residences of Charles Dan ah, E 11. Filler, p. a.
B. Widener, Thorn. Dolan, and about one hundred handsome man-
sions and villus throughout the United States.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
M'
■EVER A. DICKINSON", Pry Gomls, Importers and Commis-
sion Merchants. Xos. 223, 223. ami 227 Cliestnut Street.— A
reliable and representative firm, successfully engaged In
the Philadelphia dry goods commission and importing
tn.de, is that of Messrs. Meyer & Dickinson, whose office and sale, -
n is .ire situated at Nos. 223 to 227 Chestnut Street. This business
was established January 1, lssr-, by Messrs. Charles H. Meyer and
Jos. R. Dickinson, who eventually admitted into partnership Henry
Lewis Meyer in 18S5,and Carl Ebeling,Jr.,iu 1889. The partners bring
great practical experience to bear and possess an intimate
knowledge of every detail and feature of the dry goods commis-
sion trade and the requirements of the American market. The firm
occupy two spacious and well equipped buildings, which a,i e fully
stocked with an extensive and well selected assortment 9! dry
goods, woolens, silk goods, upholstery, etc. They have likewise a
branch in New York at Nos. 83 and 85 Greene Street. Messrs.
Meyer & Dickinson handle only the best and most desirable grades
of goods, and offer advantages in prices, that necessarily attract
the attention of close and careful buyers. The woolen department
is under the management of Mr. E. Fink. The firm promptly
til! orders at the lowest possible prices, and their trade now ex-
tends throughout all sections of the United States. Charles H.
Meyer, the senior partner, is also a member of the firm of C. H.
Meyer & Co., and is German consul for Pennsylvaniaand Delaware.
Messrs. Meyer & Dickinson are also the selling agents iu this city
for the Miesch Manufacturing Company, of Paterson, N. J., of which
they are the principal stockholders. This company, which is in-
corporated under the laws of New Jersey, has a paid up capital of
$100,000 and manufacture on an extensive scale all kinds of fine
ribbons and silk goods that are used in the millinery trade, making
a specialty of manufacturing only the finest class of goods. The
factory is a spacious three-story building 60x2no feet in size and
which is fitted up with all the latest improved machinery and ap-
pliances necessary for the prosecution of the business on the
largest scale with a capacity of 150 looms and is run by steam power.
This business was started on July 1,1889. and the goods have
already attracted a large demand wherever introduced, and the
trade of the company is steadily increasing, the tine quality of the
goods making them general favorites with the trade and public
everywhere. Henry Lewis Meyer is the representative of the
house in New York. The partners are highly esteemed in trade
circles for their excellent business qualities, promptness and
integrity, ami have gained the entire confidence of their numerous
patrons in all sections of the country.
ANDERSON, JOHNSTON & CO.. Manufacturers of Children's
Carriages, Velocipedes, Doll Coaches. Etc., No. 150 Dock
Street, (East of Second Street).— The oldest hou^e in the
United States devoted to the manufacture of children's car
riages, velocipedes, etc., is that of Messrs. Anderson, Johnston & Co.,
of No. 130 Dock Street. They have alsoever maintained the enviable
reputation of pioducing the most elegant and durable work, The
business was founded in 1841 by the late Mr. C. Askam, succeeded
by his son, Mr. James Askam. They early achieved a national
celebrity for the superiority of their product and developed a trade
of corresponding magnitude. Upon the decease of Mr. James
Askam in 1377. the present firm succeeded to the proprietorship
composed of Mr. M. M. Anderson. Mr. Robert Johnston and Mr.
Luke Askam. They are all possesed of vast practical experience
acquired from long identification with the house, and superior
facilities coupled with influential connections. Mr. Anderson is a
native of Ireland, resident in Philadelphia since 1852, and who
has been connected with the bouse since 1S5S. Mr. Robert Johnston
was also born in Ireland and came to Philadelphia iu 1845, joining
the house in 18-18. Mr Askam was born iu Dublin, Ireland, and is
the son of the founder and a member of the firm since 1877. The
business was originally located on Market Street, thence removing
to Second Street, and has occupied its present site for upwards of
thirty years past. The factory and warerooms comprise four
floors, 50x75 feet iu dimensions, where are manufactured and car-
ried iu stock tin- finest grades of children's carriages, richly uphol
sterol and trimmed, easy running, handy, artistic and durable
Both as to price and quality these goods maintain the lead. The
firm also manufacture full lines of velocipedes, doll coaches, etc.,
and do a fine local trade, while they -.ell to leading jobbers and
dealers all through the west to California. Liberal and honorable
methods have over characterized this honorable firm and it is in
every way thoroughly representative of the best methods and is
noted for leading in introducing new and attractive styles, its pro-
ducts meeting with ready sale and affording universal satisfaction
wherever introduced.
ANDOVER IKON COMPANY, Johu R. Fell, President;
Charles Gilpin, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer; Furnaces,
Phillipsburg, N. J. Office: No. 240 South Third Street.—
One of the important industries of New Jersey and whose
headquarters are permanently located in Philadelphia is the
Audover Iron Company, manufacturers of pig iron of superior
grades. The company was duly organized and incorporated under
a special charter in 1863. It lias had able and enterprising man
agemeut, and has grown steadily iu importance and in the volume
of its business, its annual output now being upwards of 40,000 tons.
It has a cash capital of $1, 000,000 held by leading capitalists. It is
situated at Phillipsburg, N. J., and comprises two furnaces origin-
ally built in 1848, but, enlarged and remodelled siuce. The product
includes iron especially adapted for the manufacture of plate and
sheet iron, wire, nails and car wheels. The Audover brand
of iron has many qualification? of superiority and its large
consumption by the great staple industries of the country indi-
cates the skilful and advanced methods of the management. Mr.
Joseph C. Kent, the superintended of the works, is a practical
iron manufacturer. Mr. Johu P.. Fell, the president, was elected
to the chair in 1888, bringing to bear wide experience gained by
long identification with the Pennsylvania iron trade. He is inter
ested iu various other furnaces and mills, aud is the president of
the well known Allentown Rolling Mills. Mi'. Charles Giipiu, Jr.,
the secretary and treasurer, was born in Philadelphia and has all
his active business life been identified with the iron trade. He has
been connected with the company for eighteen years past, and
ably and faithfully discharges the onerous duties devolving upon
him. The company's product has been too long iu use and of too
high a standard to require further comment and Philadelphia Is to
be congratulated upon being made the company's permanent
headquarters.
DC. HUMPHREYS, Awnings, Stencils, Signs, Etc.. of every
description, No. 27 South Third Street.— By the side of old
business houses new enterprises are continually arising
aud quickly gaining by the energy brought into their man-
agement, a forefront position iu their particular lines of trade. This
"is precisely what should be, since it marks a progress and advance-
ment in the welfare of the community where such houses are
located. Among Philadelphia's new business establishments that
have been sufficiently long founded to give evidence of being
placed on a firm basis and of meeting with popular acceptance
and support that of Mr. D. C. Humphreys, at No. 27 South Third
Street is deserving of special mention. Mr. Humphreys is a man-
ufacturer of awnings. stencils, signs, tarpauliugs, oil clothing, ban-
ners, wedding canopies, etc., and hires out wedding canopies,
camp chairs, dancing crash, etc. Mr. Humphrey has been identi-
fied with this line of business from boyhood, and is thoroughly
acquainted with its every detail. He was born twenty-six years
ago in New York city, and when twelve years of age went to learn
his present trade. For the past twelve years he has resided in
Philadelphia, and iu July, 1888, started business on his own account
at his present location. He at once met witli the most practical
encouragement aud support, and lias been continuously increasing
the number of his patrons, until he now lias a trade extending, not
only throughout the city, but through Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Delaware. His business premises comprise the second and
third tioors of the building, and these arc each 25xG0 feet in dimen-
sion-, and equipped with every appliance for the economical and
successful prosecution of the business. Six hands are employed,
and wagon covers, awnings, stencils, signs, etc., are promptly
made to order at the lowest rates. A heavy stock of tarpauliugs,
oil clothing, banners, wedding canopies, camp chairs, dancing
crash, etc., is constantly kept on hand, and orders by mail or tele-
graph are given immediate attention, and business relations estab-
lished with this house are sure to prove pleasant and profitable to
all concerned, and to continue for a long time.
ITS WEALTH AND 1 N L) U S T R 1 1 s .
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BROWN BROTHERS & COMPANY, Bankers, Fourth and Chest-
nut Streets. The International prominence ami high stand-
ing ol the famous house oi Messrs. Brown Bros. & Co., bankers,
an' such, that no explanator} reference is necessary In this
commercial review of Philadelphia, but a tow facts in regard to
its rise, progress and wide field of usefulness will be of gi":>t.
interest tu our numerous readers. Tin, business was originally
founded in Baltimore by Mi. Alexander Brown in 1798, the father
of William, George, John ami James Brown, who eventually bi
members of the firm. The Liverpool house was established iu 1813,
the Philadelphia one in 1815. and the New York established in 1836.
Tlie Individual members of the firm at the present date are Messrs.
Francis A. Hamilton. Sir Mark Wilks Collet, Bart, (at present Gov-
ernor of the Bank of England) Howard Potter, Frederick Chalmers
and Alexander Hargreaves Brown, all of Loudon,and Messrs.James
M.Brown, ("has. D. Dickey, .lol in Crosby Brown, Waldrou P. Broun
and rh.is. D. Dickey. Jr., of New Xork. The New York, Philadel-
phia, and Boston houses are conducted under the style and title of
Brown Bros. & Co., the Baltimore house under that of Alexander
Brown & Sons, while the London house is known by the firm name
of Brown, Shipley & Co. in Philadelphia the firm occupy aspa-
Cious and elegantly furnished banking house. They transact a
general hanking business upon a scale of great magnitude, far
exceeding in volume that of any of our national banks, and with,
connections and correspondents that literally encircle the globe.
The firm buy and sell bills of exchange on Great Britain and Ire-
land, France, Germany, Belgium. Holland, Switzerland. Norway,
Denmark, Sweden, the British West Indies, India and Australia.
They likewise issue commercial and travelers' credits in sterling,
available in any part of the wot Id, in dollars for use in this and
adjacent countries and in francs for use in Martinique and Guade-
loupe. The firm make telegraphic transfers of money betweeu the
United States and Europe ami also make collections of drafts
drawn abroad on all points iu this country and Canada, and also
of drafts drawn iu the United States on all foreign countries.
They likewise receive deposits subject to check. They are mem-
bers of the London, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore Stock
Exchanges and buy and sell stocks, bonds and other securities on
commission. Tins is the heaviest private banking house in the Uni-
ted States, and is backed with abundance ol capital and managed
by able and responsible financiers. Since its foundation the firm of
Messrs. Brown Brothers & Co., has passed unscathed through all'
commercial panics and crises, and at the present day offers unex-
celled advantages for the satisfactory transaction of all business
intrusted to it.
M'
'ERCHANTS EXCHANGE BANK, South Third Street,
Frederick Phillips, President; George N. Stubbs
Cashier.— Among the ably and conservatively managed
financial institutions of Philadelphia is the Merchants
Exchange Bank which was founded in 1871, being originally
known as the Iron Bank. Iu HTJ it was duly reorganized under
the present name, and with a cash capital of $100,000, which was
promptly taken by leading capitalists and business men. The
bank made rapid progress under the guidance of Mr. Moro
Phillips, its tirst president, ami proved of great benefit to tie vasl
manufacturing and commercial Interests of this city. In 1SS5, he
was succeeded by Ins son Mr. Frederick Phillips, the proprietor of
theCainden Chemical Works, and a gentleman of large experience
in banking and financial circles In ]s>;. Mr. George N. Stub! ,
was appointed cashmr. lie is a widely and favorably known i .
ness man. and has a thorough practical knowledge of finance, ably
ami faithfully discharging the onerous duties devolving upon him.
The board of directors includes the president and cashier ; Mr. II.
L. Carter, the president of the Susquehanna Water Power and
Paper Company and also the president of the York Haven
Paper Company, Mr. A. B: Frost and Mr. M. W. Watklnson Tiie
bank transacts a general business, deposits are received sub
ject to check, money is loaned on approved collaterals, prime
commercial paper is discounted ami it may be added that the
bank handles lines of the l"-st "gilt edge" paper in the city:
letters of credit are issued, exi l. tnge bought and sold, and col-
lections made on all points through the bank's chain of cones
p lents, which includes the National Bank of New York. The
bank's huge lines of deposits and its renumeratlve business, rendet
il 01 "[ tie- mosl prosperous in the city. It has a surplus fund of
with undivided profits, and is one of the popular and pro-
gressive financial Institutions of this city, conducted on the best
methods, the conservative policy by which all its nftafrs are m tu
aged, with a due regard to the wants of the business community
being generally recognized. President Phillips is one of Philadel-
phia's, most respected capitalists, ami li is been identified with the
bank's progress almost from its inception. He is the proprie-
toi oi the Camden Chemical Works) winch are heated at Cam-
den, N. J., and are of the most extensive character, covering
an area of eight acres and employing an average force of two
hundred hands. Ties., works are the only manufactory of phos-
phorus iu the United States, and produce a quality of the utmost
purity and excellence. They are fitted up in the most elaborate,
complete manner, and produce all the various staple acids and
fertilizers known to the trade. The works are the largest manu-
factory of glauber salts in the country and in every repect are the
model works of the kind in the United States. The works were
established in Lsgo by Mr. Moro Phillips and Mr. F. Phillips, and
the output has a high reputation.
GROVES. WILSON & GROVES, Importers. Manufacturers and
Retailers of Cabinet Furniture, Uphulstery and Bedding,
Lace Curtains, Draperies and Decorations, Nos. 10J2
and 10_'4 yiarket Street.— The development of the
fine arts as applied to the utilitarian purposes of the outfit
and decoration of private residences, offices, &C, has become a
marked and most gratifying feature of the age. To the eminent
house of Messrs. Groves, Wilson & Groves, belongs the credit of
popularizing the choicest artistic achievements of the cabinet
maker, the upholsterer ami the decorator. This representative
concern was founded in IsTB, by Messrs. Groves, Thompson &
Shaffer, succeeded in 1980 by Messrs. Groves, Thompson & Groves.
In 1885, Mr. Thompson retired, and the present firm was formed,
composed of Mr. William Groves. Mr. Alexander Wilson and Mr.
William Groves, Jr. The co-partners possess every possible quali-
fication, including ability, experience and perfected facilities, and
they carry one of the largest, and the finest stock of art furni-
ture, rich upholstery goods, curtains and decorative materials
of any in the middle states. Their warerooins occupy an imposing
structure with seven floors as showrooms. 'JJx2W feet, hand-
somely fitted and thoroughly organized with departments,
giving the most realistic idea of the character and appearance of
the furniture in household surroundings. A large volume might
be filled with descriptions of the beautiful goods manufactured by
this firm for leading citizens of this city and the middle states.
Every article of furniture Is made under their immediate super-
vision, from new and artistic designs in all the popular cabinet
woods, while the firm makes a specialty of embodying the wishes
and views of those about to decorate and furnish private resi-
dences, fitting up the interiors iu the most elaborate manner, and
harmonizing the same in all the various features with the furni-
ture selected. There is a refined taste and an attention to details
in this house furniture and decorations, obtainable nowhere eise,
as an appreciative public abundantly demonstrate by their
increasing orders. The firm, with characteristic enterprise has
rec< ntly issued a beautiful descriptive pamphlet of typical styles
of their bed room and dining room suites, bookcases, desks, hall-
stands, etc. Tlie pictures represent the furnished interiors, and
are most beautiful and well repay close study. These illustrations
abundantly demonstrate that the firm is now making lines of goods
not only tirst class in workmanship, but likewise in correct styles,
tas[,f U !, artistic, and of most elaborate finish. Tlie firm make
specialties also of the richest and newest imported upholstery
g Is, heavy curtains in new patterns ,,[ Lur Romans, Sheilas, and
Velours. All the populai makes of lace curtains in exclusive
designs, shades, awnings, slip covers, ere, arc here, and a! pi
which quality considered, cannot be duplicated els, where. In
interior woodwork, hardwood mantels, wainscots, etc., and all pop
ular new decorative materials, this enterprising house maintains
the lead, ami doe .i I y ami growing trade throughout this city
and state, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Ohio and tic- south.
Upwards of forty skilled cabinet-makers and other-- are employed.
and the house is iu every way progressive, the leading expouent
ill it- line.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA
NEWNAM <£ SONS. Engravers and Plate Printers, (Jayne's
Building) No. 237 Dock Street.— Like all other inventions
engraving and plate printing lias undergone a sort of revo-
lution until from being a crudeand slow process it lias been
brought to the state of comparative perfection that it obtains to-
day. Philadelphia has always occupied a deservedly prominent
position in the history of all branches of the engraver's and print
ter's art in the United States, and the city possesses some of the
most notable and best equipped establishments identified with the
craft that can be found anywhere. Prominent among the engrav-
ing and plate printing establishments here can be named that of
Messrs. Newnam & Sons, of No. 237 Dock Street. The business of
this concern was founded as far back as 1837 by Mr. John M.
Butler, who conducted it until his death in 1865, when he was suc-
ceeded by Mr- B. P. Newnam. This gentleman admitted into
partnership his sons, John and George, in lS- ; 6, and since then the
style of the concern has been Newnam & Sons. All the partners
have spent the best years of their lives in the trade, in every
department of which they are thoroughly proficient. Their prem-
ises comprise two Boors which have an area of 40x100 feet and this
is provided -with all necessary tools, presses and other appliances
appertaining to the business. None but skilled and experienced
artisans are employed, and the house is noted for the superior
excellence of its engraving and plate printing. A specialty is
made of photogravure and etching printing, and every facility is
possessed for filling all orders satisfactorily with dispatch. The
trade of the house extends all over New York and Pennsylvania
The partners are uatives of this city, and are personally held in
the highest esteem.
FS. ROSENTHAL, Commission Merchant. Worsted, Woolen
and Cotton Yarn, No. 22 Strawberry Street.— In its special
t field of commercial enterprise the house of Mr. F. S.
Rosenthal, the well-known commission merchant in
worsted, woolen and cotton yarn, at No. 22 Strawberry Street,
holds a commanding position in this city and throughout a wide ex-
tent of country. It has been in successful operation for a period of
ten years, and in its specialties it possesses the best possible facili-
ties for supplying the trade to its perfect satisfaction. The building
occupied for trade purposes is three stories high, 30x100 feet in di-
mensions, and every modern convenience is at hand for conducting
the business smoothly and for ministering to the wants of the trade
witli the utmost promptness and disptatch. Mr. Rosenthal is widely
prominent as sole selling agent In Pennsylvania and the south for
the Mount Vernon worsted mills of Manayunk. Pa. ; the Economy
worsted mills, of Manayunk : the Jenks Mills, of Pawtucket, R. I. ;
and the New Union mills, of Manayunk. Consignments of these
products are constantly reaching the house, and the stock here
displayed contains the best goods in worsted, woolen au-l cotton
yarns known to the trade. The exhibition is singularly attractive,
and its detailed completeness surpasses that of any similar estab
lishineiit in the city. The connections of the house with the most
reputable manufacturers are of the most intimate and influential
character, its resources are ample and abundant, its facilities are
complete and perfect, and it commands every favorable opportunity
of the market, enabling the proprietor to guarantee the prompt and
satisfactory fulfillment of all orders, and to offer inducements to
the trade, as regards botli reliability of goods and liberality of
terms and prices, that challenge comparson and defy competition
The trade is broadly distributed throughout Pennsylvania Llela-
ware. Maryland and the eastern states, am! is steadily increasing
in volume and value. Mr. Rosenthal is a native of Austria, a resi-
dent of this country since 1669, and of high social and business
standing in this city.
-j-y C. COOPEK & CO.. Brokers in Stocks. Oil. drain and Pro
l— | visions. No. 1018 Chestnut street.— The facilities enjoyed
JL j[ . by the house of H. C. Cooper & Co., in every branch or
the brokerage business m stocks, oil, grain and provisions
are rarely equalled in this city. It has an influential and wide-
spread connection, a large and permanent clientele, and a high
reputation in financial circles, and is entrusted by in any parties
with important commissions for investment which receive at all
times th« most careful consideration. The office of the firm is
provided with direct wires to New York and Chicago. They give
special attention to both stocks, grain, oil and pro-, tsions, buy and
sell all securities dealt In attheXevv York. Philadelphia and Chi-
cago Stock Exchanges, at lowest rates of commission permitted
by those organizations, obtaining continuous reports of the
markets, executing all orders in s,ocks at Board prices, and trans-
acting all business -promptly and satisfactorily. Orders for the
purchase or sale of stocks, bonds, petroleum, grain and provi-
sions are filled in quantities to suit purchasers, from ten shares of
stock to five thousand shares, and grain, provisions and oils in like
proportions and on margins of from one per cent, upward. In this
system of business losses are limited to the amount of margin
deposited, while profits are unlimited, and all the advantages of '
the markets obtainable by members of the different Exchanges
are offered to clients as though they weie present on the flour of
the Exchange themselves. Full quotationsof the different markets
are received of all transactions and posted on blackboards in the
oflice for the information of patrons and the public. The current
gossip of Wall Street and Chicago is also received, and all sources
of information are searched as a guide to the market. This office
is alike opeu to the man of wealth and to the man of limited means,
and all receive the same consideuntion at their hands. Mr. Cooper
isanativeof Bucks County, Pa., a resident of this city for thirty
years, still in the prime of life, and enjoys a business connection
that fully shows his ability, energy and influence. .
ROBERT SHOEMAKF.R & CO., Importing and Manufacturing
Druggists and Chemists, North East Corner of Fourth and
Race Street-.— The oldest in continuous active connection,
and whose house is the leading representative in its line, is
Mr. Robert Shoemaker, the prominent and honored head of theold
and enterprising house of Messrs. Robert Shoemaker & Co., w hole-
sale druggists and chemists. The business was founded by Mr.
Shoemaker in 1837, who early achieved an enviable reputation
for the pui ity and moderate prices of his stock of drugs and medi-
cines. The steady growth of trade throughout the succeeding
decide resulted in lS5o in his removing to his present stand, so
desirably located at the corner of Fourth and Race Streets. In
IS69 he took into co-partnership his two sous, Messrs. Richard M.,
and Thomas E. Shoemaker, and nine years ago took in Mr. Benja-
min EI. Shoemaker. Jr., all young and enterprising business men,
thoroughly versed as wholesale druggists and manufacturing
chemists. The firm now includes Mr. Robert Shoemaker, Richard
M. Shoemaker, Mr. Thomas E Shoemaker, and Mr. Benjamin H.
Shoemaker, dr. The house covers the widest range of goods inclus-
ive of and allied to drugs and chemicals, while they are nationally ,
celebrated for their skill and accuracy as manufacturing chemists.
The stock carried is one of enormous magnitude, and the firm
occupies an entire Bve-story and basement building, 60x70 feet in
dimensions, and suitably fitted up. with every convenience at com
maud. The firm have a fully equipped and extensive laboratory,
where under the most skilful supervision, a large force of hands
are employed in the manufacture of full lines of fluid extracts,
syrups, pills, etc . after the most approved formulae, and of stand-
ard accuracy and purity, the firm enjoying special facilities for
securing the choicest and freshest of roots, herbs, barks, gums,
chemicals, and compounding the same with the utmost nicety.
Among specialties in addition to a complete stock uf drugs, chem-
icals, essential oils and patent medicines are full lilies of powdered
vanilla, and cod liver oil of the most famous brand, directly im-
ported from Norway : they are the sole agents in Philadelphia for
the eminent New Yolk house of W H. Schieffelin & Co., an impor-
tant thing for pharmacists in this city and the middle states. They
are also sole agents in the United States for Johnston's fluid beef.
Hunter's Scotch oat meal, etc. They manufacture the strongest
and purest tl.iv ig extracts, and pure -pices, whole and ground.
Quality has ever been the first consideration with this honorable
old hou-e while then scale of prices cannot fail to please. The
trade developed is one ol corresponding magnitude, and the firm
are in every way thoroughly representative of the most advanced
progress of pharmaceutical science. Mr. Robert Shoemaker is an
influential member of business circles, and a respected citizen, a
valued factor in building up Philadelphia's commerce. He Pas
able support in Messrs. Richard M , Tims, t: and Ben j. II. Shoe-
maker, Jr., and the house is a vigorous exponent of the soundest
principles governing mercantile lit"
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N<£ G. TAYLOR -COMPANY. Importers of Tin Plate and
Dealers In Metals, sheet Iron, Wire, Etc: Offices, Nos. 301,
303 ami 305 Branch Street.— The oldest anil most cele-
brated house in America importing tin roofing plates and
dealing generally in sheet iron, copper and other metals is that of
Messrs. N". & 0. Taylor Co., of Philadelphia. It was in the year
1S10 that the grandfathers of the present members of this firm laid
the foundations of what has proved the representative house of its
kind. They early developed an important trade and were even-
tually succeeded by their respective sons, Messrs. Nathan and
George E.Taylor. These gentlemen actively continued the busi-
ness on the basis of equity and efficiency for which it had ever
been celebrated, and in 1S61, upon the death of Nathan Taylor,
changed the style to that of N. & G. Taylor Co. In 1SS2, Mr. George
E. Taylor died, after a long, honored and useful career, and Messrs.
Nathan aud George Taylor, and grandsons of the founders of the
bouse, assumed the control of the business. They were born and
grew up in Philadelphia, and early iD life became connected with
their parents' establishment, acquii'ing a thorough practical knowl-
edge of every detail, and when in turn becoming proprietors,
bringing to their aid every possible qualification, including vast
practical experience, perfected facilities and influential connec-
tions at, home and abroad. In 1S10 the business was started on
Second Street, subsequently was removed to Third Street, and in
1SJ.J was permanently located at its present central stand. The
premises are unusually spacious, comprising five floors and base-
ment, 4<ixl50 feet in dimensions, elaborately equipped with every
convenience, and where is carried the heaviest and most desirable
stock of tin plate In the United States. This tin plate is the promi-
nent specialty, and has deservedly achieved and maintained a
national celebrity. It is worthy of special mention that this was
the first house to sell what is kuowu as the " Guaranteed " roofing
tin. and the only firm in the world to stamp its name on each and
everj sheetof tin. Theirs is the "Old Style" brand of hand-dipped
and double-coated rooting Terne plate, by far the finest roofing tin
made and specially manufactured fnr the American trade of Messrs.
N.& G.Taylor Co., by a famous house in Wales. Their guarantee is
the fullest and most emphatic that could be worded ; guaranteeing
it to be the heaviest coated plate aud richest in tin surface of any ;
always uniform in quality and of the original brand; to have a
thicker coating than any of its imitations, to be the heaviest plate
made of standard thickness, fiat ami true, perfectly square, fault-
lessly assorted, full size, perfect in every respect, and to be sold
at the minimum of profit and at its real value. Architects gen-
erally, the trade and sound Jud ;es of Terne plates use no others,
as they find that the "Old Style" Registered Target aud Arrow-
trade mark brand of Messrs. N. & G. Taylor Co.. Is far superior to
any other and is much the most durable and economical. Their
- ' es of these incomparable plates have deservedly attained pro-
portions of enormous magnitude, and the firm numbers among its
customers leading concerns all over the (jnlted States. The ci in
p mj aie also leading dealers in I ■■• b st brand of sheet iron, sheet
and ingot copper, iron, steel and copper wire, stamped ware, etc.
Quality has ever been the first consideration of the Messrs. Taylor,
ami th-ir fathers befon them, and no housi ei joys such an envi-
able ui well Reserved reputation. They employ a forceof mo
hinds in the building, and have fifty-four agencies established,
one in each of the principal c< ntres of population, while a staff of
fifteen traveling men are required on the road. As proprietor-- of
the oldest and leading house In tin-, line in the United States,
Messrs. N. and G. Taylor are prominent factors in promoting
the commercial prosperity of Philadelphia and aie worthy mer-
chants who have e\er retained the confidence of leading commer-
cial aud financial circles.
CONWAY BROTHERS, importers and Jobbers of Toys, fancy
Goods aud Novelties; Nos. 229 and 2.';! Church Street.— A rep-
resentative and one of the most noted houses in the United
States, successfully engaged in the importation of toys, fancy
goods and small wares, is that of .Messrs. Conway Brothers, whose
office ami warehouse are located at Nos. 229 and '231
Church Street. This business was established in IS55, by Thos. G.
Conway, who was succeeded by the firm of Conway Brothers, both
of whom brought a long practical experience to bear, coupled with
an intimate knowledge of the requirements of the American
market. Mr. Thos. G. Conway died, and his brothers assumed sole
control of the business still conducting it under the old firm name.
The premises occupied, comprise a spacious six-story building,
fully equipped with every appliance and convenience for the
accommodation and display iif the immense and well selected stock.
Messrs. Conway Brothers import direct from the most famous
houses in England, France and Germany, all kiuds of toys, small
wares, fancy goods, novelties of all descriptions, etc. They
promptly fill orders, and their trade extends throughout all sec-
tions of the United States aud Canada, while it is steadily increas-
ing, owing to the superiority and reliability of theirproductions.
The firm promptly forward upon application a complete illustrated
catalogue of their toys, which are the pick of all markets. This
catalogue is illustrated with one thousand cuts, which are exact
photographic copies of the goods and prices are quoted in plain
net figures. Messrs. T. P. and J. F. Conway are both natives of
Baltimore, but have resided in Philadelphia for the last 39 years.
They are energetic and enterprising business men, who enjoy Che
entire confidence of their numerous patrons, owing to their integ-
rity aud fidelity to straightforward business principles.
RB. WIGTON & SONS, Miners and Shippers of Morrisdale
and Cunard Bituminous Coals, Manufacturers of Coke
m Fire Brick. No. 228 South Fourth Street.— The centre of
the American trade In bituminous coal and coke is admit-
tedly Philadelphia and thehigh character and standiugof the prom-
inent houses engaged in it are the best possible proofs of the mag-
nitude and importance of this branch of the nation's commercial
interests. In this connection special reference is made in this coru-
ruerciarreview'ofthecity.tothe representative and old established
house of Messrs. K. B. Wigton & Sons, whose offices are located at
No. 22S, South Fourth Street. The firm has also an extensive estab-
lishment at No. 49 Broadway, New York. Their coal wharves are
situated at Greenwich Point, Port Richmond, South Amboy, Port
Johnson, and Baltimore. This extensive business was established
thirty years ago by Mr. R. B. Wigton, who eventually in 1S60 admit-
ted his sons, Messrs. William H. and Frank II. Wigton. into partner-
ship. Messrs. R. B. Wigton A Sons make a specialty of bituminous
coals, which they mine from their own celebrated Morrisdale and
Cunard mines and ship direct by cargo or carload lots to any point
that may be desired. These coals are admirably adapted for use in
steamships, locomotives, glass works, foundries etc., wherever in-
tense heat is required. The firm also turn out vast quantities of
first-class coke, and manufacture a very superior quality of fire
brick, which has become highly popular with manufacturers and
others, owing to its durability and uniform excellence. They
promptly fill orders for coal, coke or fire brick at the lowest ruling
market prices, and their trade extends principally all along the
Atlantic coast, the middle, north-eastern and southern states.
During the past year the firm sold 600,000 tons of coal. Mr. R. B-
Wigton, the senioi partner, is a native of Chester Co., Pa. He is
one of the pioneers of the bituminous coal trade aud is highly
esteemed by tic community for his enterprise and sterling integ-
rity. Mr. F. II. Wigton Is a popular member of the Union League
and Manufacturers' Clubs, and is one of Philadelphia's public-
spirited and influential citizens. The firm Is thoroughly identified
with the best interests of Piiiladi Iphia, whose commerce they
are promoting with zeal, energy and success.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
THE Gir.ARD LIFE INSURANCE ANNUITY, AND TKUST
COMPANY.— One of the oldest anil mast solidly prosper-
ous financial institutions in the United States is the Girard
Life Insurance, Annuity and Trust Company, of Phila-
delphia. It was duly incorporated on March 17, 1836, and - with
but one exception is the oldest trust company in Pennsyl-
vania. To an original cash capital of $3(30.000, its prudent and
conservative management has added a surplus of $1,100,000, a
sufficiently impressive proof of the company's prosperity, with-
out further comment. Progress is the orderof the day, and the Gir-
ai'd in response to the growing demands of the public is now
bringing to completion building operations and increase of capi-
tal which greatly enlarge its' facilities. The stockholders have
agreed to add SI, 000,00) to Us resources, equally divided between
capital and surplus, and the capital on January 1st, B90, will
therefore stand at 31,000,000 cash full paid with a surplus fund of
$2,000,000 additional. The corporation thus becomes one of the
most prominent and extensive financial concerns in the United
States. The company's present or old building has long been
a picturesque land mark on Chestnut Street, constructed of
granite and fire brick, 54 by 120 feet, while the company's enter-
prise in erecting its new and splendid office building, is a
still further proof of the progressive policy of its manage-
ment. It occupies the site between Broad Street and the United
States Mint fronting 100 feet on Chestnut Street and 95 feet on Broad
Street. The edifice was designed by Addison Hutton, Esq., with
special regard to the requirements of a modern office building, hav-
ing abundance of light and air. The genera] style is modified
Romanesque, of imposing appearance, the outer walls beingof the
beautiful Indiana limestoue. The materials used are solely stone,
brick and iron, and this is in every way absolutely a fire proof
building. The stairways are of inarbleand iron, the roof of cement,
while the plastering is laid over wire netting. The main entrance
is under a lofty arched portal on Chestnut Street, while a similar
entrance on Broad Street affords direct access to the banking
floor. The building is nine lofty stories in height, surmounted by
a handsome tower. The seven upper stories are specially design-
ed, partitioned and arranged for offices most desirable for lawyers,
brokers, agents, and all persons interested in having light airy
offices with all modern improvements in a fire proof building at
moderate rentals. The building is heated by steam; lit by the
incandescent electric light; two Otis elevators of the greatest
speed and safety, run continuously, while the plumbing and water
supply is a model one, of the highest sanitary standard. This is in
fact one of the finest office buildings in Philadelphia, and is much
more than that, for in its lower and basement story are thestrong-
est and most improved safe deposit vaults in the United States.
The Girard conducts a general banking business, receiving the
accounts of bankers, firms, and individuals upon liberal terms.
It makes loans on approved high class collateral, on time or call.
Collections are promptly made all over the country. The company
acts as agent for the registration or transfer of stocks and bonds of
corporations and in the payment of coupons, or interest on regis-
tered securities. A most popular and much availed of feature is the
fact of the company acting as attorney for the treasurers or trus-
tees of churches, schools, colleges, chaiitable societies, etc., keep-
ing their books, supervising their investments, collecting income
and rendering accounts when required. As interest is paid on
all balances lying idle, it is of manifest advantage to secure the
services of such a responsible fiduciary agent. Its trust depart-
ment, under the provisions of its perpetual charter, executes
trusts of every description. It is entirely distinct from other de-
partments and is under the supervision of Mr. Henry Tatnall, the
company's vice president. Members of the bar desiring the ap-
pointment of the company in any form of trust are retained as its
counsel in such cases. Income is collected and estates are
managed for persons who are absentees or need such service
by reason of ill health, lack of experience, etc. The c pany's
real e-tate department is thoroughly organized under Mr.
Nathaniel B. Crenshaw, for the management, purchase and sale of
really in Philadelphia and vicinity and the entire management of
estates is included at lowest rates. The safe deposit department
■offers absolute security at moderate rates, for the storage of valu-
able securities, silver chests anil silver plate, etc. The vaults were
constructed by Mr. George L. Damon, n ho built the vaults lor the
United States Treasury in Washington and elsewhere. The outer
walls of the Girard vaults are lire proof, while the inner lining
is composed of numerous layers of chilled steel, so alternated
with plates of other metals as to be impregnable. The vaults are
located at a distance from the walls of the building, lit with elec-
tricity, and constantly watched every moment of the 24 hours.
They are roomy and a special vault is provided exclusively for
ladies, with rooms furnished with desks, also for their sole use.
Access can be had during business hours, while the rentals are very
moderate. Wills are receipted for and kept safely without charge.
The offices and managers of the Girard are as follows: Presi-
dent, Effingham B. Morris, Esq; vice president and treasurer,
Henry Tatnall, Esq, assistant treasurer, William N. Ely, Esq;
real estate officer, Nathanial B. Crenshaw, Esq; solicitor, George
Tucker Bispham, Esq; managers, Messrs. E. B. Morris, George
Taber, John B. Garrett, William H. Jenks, H. X. Burroughs, George
T. Bispham, John A. Brown, Jr., William H. Gavv. William Mas-
sey, B. Andrews Knight, Benjamin W. Richards, Samuel B. Brown,
Francis I. Gowen and George H. McFadden. Under these rep-
resentative capitalists and successful merchants the company is
making rapid aud substantial progress. The fundamental prin-
ciples of conservatism and stability are ever kept in view and
the public is enabled to place implicit reliance in its policies
and methods of transacting business.
JE. BURNS COMPANY, Spices and Mustards, Nos. 41 and
43 South Front Street.— Few houses in the United States
can claim an unbroken record of continuous prosperity of
over one hundred and twenty three years, but such is the
history of this reliable, substantial house, which is the oldest aud
representative house of the kind in the Uuited States. The busi-
ness was founded in 176(1 by Mr. Jonathan Fell and early achieved
an enviable reputation for the superiority of its product and drew
to it a trade which has its ramifications in every part of the United
States. Mr. Jonathan Fell, was succeeded by C. J. Fell <fc
Bro., and subsequently by the firm of J. E. Burns & Co., who
were incorporated as a stock company in 185-5 with Mr. J. E.
Burns as president, and Mr. H. M. Stone as secretary and
treasurer. These gentlemen are leading authorities in this line of
trade and bring to bear the widest range of practical experience
coupled with perfected facilities and influential connections. The
company are manufacturers, importers and wholesale dealers in
spices, mustards and fine extracts. The premises comprise a spa-
cious four-story building 40x00 feet in size, with offices and finely
furnished salesroom on the first floor. Their factory at Frankford,
Penn. R. R., is the largest in tha United States, is fully equipped
with all modern appliances and improved machinery requisite for
the business, having a large capacity for the manufacture of the
choicest mustards, pure spices and fine flavoring extracts which
have attained a national reputation for purity, reliability aud
uniform excellence and have no superiors in this country or
Europe. This staunch old house imports direct from the centres
of growth, and controls cargoes of the choicest products, having
influential connections with growers and producers everywhere.
They handle the finest spices brought to the United States, in-
cluding Singapore, Sumatra Black and White Pepper, China and
Saigon Cassia, Pimento. Amboynia and Zanzibar cloves, African,
Calcutta and Cochin ginger, unbleached Jamaica ginger, nutmegs,
mace, etc. They are expert judges of these goods and the finest
only is selected, quality being their first consideration. Their pro-
ducts in general are the most salable articles of the kind on the
market and are general favorites with the trade and consumers
wherever-introduced. A heavy stock of these goods is constantly
carried to meet orders promptly, and a large force of clerks, sales-
men, packers, shippers, etc., are constantly employed in the build-
ing, while traveling salesmen represent the house throughout
every portion of the United States. Mr. J. E. Burns, the president
of th>- company, aud Mr. H. M. Stone, the secretary and treasurer,
are both members of the Grocers' and Importers' Exchange, and
are also popular members of the Board of Trade where they are
highly esteemed as enterprising, substantial business men, who,
are honored by all with whom they have dealings. The trade will
best consult its own interests by placing their orders with this em-
inent anil substantial house, which is among the leaders in its line
and the oldest house in the United States.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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UNION CREDIT COMPANY, of Philadelphia, Office No. 1S26
Chestnut Street.— Credit underlies the fabric of modem
commerce oi i lem society, n is a necessity and in its
proper sphere highly beneficial, yet like everything else
that is good, liable to abuse— and to very grievous ahuse as evi-
denced in the millions of dollars annually lost by bad debts In this
country. How to remedy this evil and secure the merchant and
shop keeper against the oft recurring attacks of the credit " fiend"
and who thus dishonorably lives at the expense of his neighbors,
has remained an insoluble problem, until the yen 1889, n lien the
Union Credit Company was duly Incorporated In this city, In order
to put into operation a perfect system for the prompt cheeking of
dishonest credit customers and for the supply of just the accurate
information every grocer, butcher, baker, dry goods house, tailor,
gents furnisher, &c. &c, has so long sought for in vain. The com-
pany is composed of able and responsible business men and its offi-
cers are competent and indefatigable in securing fullest informa-
tion as to the character of any customer for being good or bail pay.
They have thoroughly organized under Sailor's copy-righted sys-
tem for business, covering every section of the city, while there
are blanches established in ten other large cities of the Union.
Their methods are briefly these: They give to their subscribers
the earliest information as to how eacli customer pays his bills
to others with whom he deals, thus covering the broad field
of mercantile life, and enabling the merchant to immediately
decide whether he can trust the party or not. Thus a chain of
dealers are united to supply information as to a man's customs,
whether to pay cash for a while, and confidence once established,
run a big bill and then move, or whether he pays all cash at one
store and none at another, or whether he is a chronic "beat"'
whose credit is an unknown quantity and who has nothing to levy
on if judgment was obtained. For a very moderate sum indeed,
the merchant can now be fully protected against making bad
debts. As the company's motto reads "Prevention is better than
cure," and the company takes all care and trouble off the sub-
scribers' mind. Facts are promptly furnished as regards every
new customer— all strictly confidential, and such as no honorable
man would object to, while all brauches of trade are covered.
Already many merchants are reaping the great benefits of the
company's system and every business man should examine into its
merits. The company also makes collections cheaper and more
promptly than any other concern can do, and it Ls well to add that
its thoroughness, ability of management and early, accurate re-
ports are pleasing the mercantile world and prove conclusively
how satisfactorily the Union Credit Company supplies "the long
felt want."
BENJAMIN' F. TELLER, & BKO., Real Estate, Insurance, Con-
veyancing. Notary Public. Etc., No. 601 Chestnut Street.—
The leading real estate ageuts or Philadelphia are Messrs.
Benjamin F. Teller & Bro., whose offices are located at No.
601 Chestnut Street. The business was originally established in lsTo,
by Mr. B. F. Teller, the present firm being organized in 1SS0 by the
admission of Mr. Joseph R. Teller to partnership. Roth gentlemen
enjoy a high repute in both social and business circles, and possess
a large experience, wide acquaintance and influential connections
as real estate and insurance agents, conveyancers, notaries public
and prominent business men. The history of the rise and progress
of this city shows that wise and prudent Investments made in real
estate property ultimately yield a more certain and reasonable
profit than any other form of investment. The Messrs. Teller have
earned a high reputation for accurate judgment and superior busi-
ness tact in conducting transactions in this interest, and have
developed an important connection therein, including among their
permanent patrons many leading capitalists, investors and pro-
perty owners, and carrying through to a successful issue many
heavy and valuable transactions. They have upon their books at
all times descriptions of houses, lots, country seats and business
blocks for sale or rent, and are prepared to take entire manage-
ment of estates, securing good tenants, collecting rents, making
repairs, paying taxes, etc. A safe packed with powers of attorney
tells lien Implicitly they are trusted. Some of the largest estates
• in tie city are placed entirely in the Tellers' bands, while the
owners go to enjoy travel and European life for years at a time.
Every ward in the city is represented on the Teller books and
every class of property. There is a considerable line of selling
done by the firm, while they are generally regarded a-- the best
renting judges in the city. They also give special attention to the
execution ot wills and administering to estates, acting as executors,
administrators, trustees and guardians; wills are receipted for and
safely kept, free of charge; money is securely invested in mort-
gages and ground rents, and loans are negotiated ou ground rents,
mortgages and mortgage collateral for a fixed period of years or
repayable in installments. Messrs. Teller Be Bro., are also de en
edly regarded as among the best Informed underwriters in the city
and as authority upon all matters relating to tire insurance. They
control the insuring of many of the choicest lines of business and
residential .property iu the city, anil are universally popular with
all classes of real estate owners, merchants and manufacturers.
The Messrs. Teller are native Philadelphians, prominent members
of the Real Estate Exchange, and leaders in real estate, convey-
ancing and insurance matters, promoting the material Interests
and mercantile development of this city with energy, discrimina-
tion and decided success.
WM. MOf.AND & SONS, Provisions, No. 9 North Water
Street.— The trade in provisions is undoubtedly one of.
the most important of the industries of Philadelphia.
An old established and representative house in the
city, extensively engaged in this steadily growing trade, is that of
Messrs. Moland & Sons, whose store and office are located at No.
9 North Water Street. The firm's packing house, whicbis fully
equipped with modern appliances and machinery is situated at
Nos. 154 to 158 Laurel Street. This business was established in
18.M by Mr. Wm. Moland, who in 186+ admitted his son W. N., and
in 18S5 George N. Moland into partnership. The firm handle only
the best stock, and give the greatest care and attention to the
meat through all stages of curing, smoking and packing, while the
supervision exercised in the packinghouse is so complete, that it
is impossible for any inferior animal to be entered for consump-
tion. Messrs. Wm. Moland i- Sons make a specialty of sugarcured
hams and bacon, which are unrivalled for quality flavor and geu-
eral excellence, and are general favorites with the trade and pub-
lic wherever introduced. The firm fill orders promptly at the low-
est ruling market prices, and their trade extends throughout all
sections of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virgi-
nia, West Virginia and the adjacent states. Their store Is a spaci-
ous three story building 30x200 feet in area, admirably adapted and
fitted up for the business. Here a large and very superior stock of
provisions is kept constantly on hand. Mr. Wm. Moland, the
founder of this house, Ls a descendant of a family dated lack to the
Colonial days, one of his ancestors havingbeeu Colonial Governor
of Pennsylvania, being appointed by the King of England. The
partners are all natives of Philadelphia. They are energetic, able
and honorable business men, fully meriting the large measure of
success achieved in this reliable industry.
CHARLES B. SPROG ELL. Real Estate and Mortgages. No. 7,"3
Walnut Street. — Mr. Charles B. Sprogell. who has his ■•:: •
at No. 733 Walnut Street, is one of the most experienced,
as well as one of the best known and most trustworthy of
the dealers in real estate and mortgages in the city. This gentle-
man has been engaged in the business here for the past twenty-
three years, and lias developed a solid business connection i r, .ill
branches of realty. He negotiates mortgage loans of all kinds,
buys, sells, rents, leases and lets properly, invests money,
rents, and takes the entire management of estates. IP- hns the
fullest confidence and esteem of the leading capitalists, investors
and property owners and owing to the wide range and superior
character of his connections he i> prepared to promptly dis| »se of
realty at fair values, while offering to conservative Investors the
be*t pos iible bargains that are guaranteed to produce a steady in-
come ,m,i a prospective increase in values. His varied expi
keen appreciation of value and large acquaintance with busine
men combine to render his services peculiarly valuable to p rl
dealing in realties and those in need of loans, and any bu
entrusted to his care is always faithfully and honorably attend* 4
tn in every particular. II Is anatlvt of Philadelphia,
has a high standing in the real estate circh s of the city, and com-
ds the confidence of all with whom he comes in contact.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
WHITE, HENTZ &. Co., Importers and Wholesale Deal-
ers in Fine Whiskies, Wines and Liquors, Nos. 122
and 224 North Second Street. Blanches, New York
and Washington.— The oldest and one of the most
prominent and reliable firms in Philaphlphia is that of White,
Hrir.z &. Co., whose preu.ises are located at Nos. 222 and
224 North Second Street. The business was established in 1793,
by Philip Wager. In 1810 the house became known as Van
Syekel & Garrison. After Mr. Garrison's retirement the firm
took the title of Van Syekel & Sons. In 1S49 Wm. R. White
and J. Henry Hentz formed a co-partnership under the title of
White & Hentz. In 1865 the present style was adopted. The
present partners are J. Henry Hentz, J. P. Kobinett and J. Henry
Hentz. Jr. By the above date it will be seen that this is the oldest
house in this line now in existence in Philadelphia, and one of the
oldest in the world. From the first the credit of the house has
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never been impeached, it having passed safely through the crises
which shook so many substantial houses in the troublous times
which followed the financial crashes attendant upon the political
uncertainties of the early years of the century, and followed by
the no less fateful results of the financial troubles of 1S37, 1S57 and
and 1S73. There are hundreds of names on their books of persons
or rlieir successors who can establish the fact of the perfect and
entire integrity of the house in all business matters. In fact, the
history of this house, its rise and progress, is truly, in one sense,
identical with the history of the city. At the establishment of
this business Philadelphia was comparatively a small town, with
just such enterprise as might be expected from those who hail come
herefrom the oppressions of Europe ; for it was just at that time
that Philadelphia received its most valuable recruits to its citizen
band. The site of the present premises of this firm was then the
society resort of the city, where now there is little but the crush of
drays and the discordant shouts of drivers. Mr. J. Henry Hentz,
the senior partner of this great firm, was born in Philadelphia, and
connected himself with the house when a young man. and was, after
establishing his position by displaying his ability and pro\ ing his
personal worth, admitted to partnership in 1S19. He is a repre-
sentative business man of Philadelphia, and a perfect master of
all the details of the business, from manufacturing to finance,
and it may be stated here that this house is different from many in
Philadelphia, not having found it necessary to go outside for
expert assistance, all the partners by long experience and practical
knowledge, in addition to the jealousy with which they guarded
the reputation of their goods, briug possessed of every neeessary
requirement. Mr. Hentz visited Europe in 1S79, returning in
November, 1SS1. During this trip he visited all the leading mar-
kets in Europe, and returned with much knowledge, which can only
be obtained by personal observation in the old world, which, in his
case, perfected au already ripe experience. During his trip he
visited Rheiius, in France ; Cognac, so celebrated for its brandies ;
Rotterdam, no less noted for its gins and schnapps j Cadiz, Spain's
great seaport; Oporto. Portugal, and other cities. In every re-
spect the financial and social standing of Mr. Hentz is fully con-
ceded. Mr. J. P. Robinett is a Pliiladelphian by birth and educa-
tion, and here it may be said that all the members of the firm were
born in the Quaker City. He became connected with the house
when very young, and by reason of his untiring effoits, always
working for the best interests of the firm, he was admitted to
partnership in 1S65. His ability as an expert, sound judgment and
marked aptitude and general supervision have been of great value
to the house. He is a first-class business man in every sense of
the term. Mr. J. Henry Hentz, Jr., son of the senior partner,
graduated from the Pennsylvania University, after which he be-
gan to assist his father. He has proved very active aud energetic,
with good business qualifications, andwas admitted to partnership
in 1SS5. This house has always been one of the most persistent
advocates of selling the best goods, and has aimed always to carry
a general line suited to the wants of the trade. Indeed there is no
house in the country which carries a line more suited to the
demands of the market to which it caters than this. Buying on the
most extensive scale everything is secured at the very lowest
figure, they thus being enabled to dispose of their goods to the dis-
tributing and retail trade at a lower price than those whose trans-
actions or abilities are not so extensive, their known financial
stability giving them m my .advantages in the purchase of goods.
Their facilities are such that they are abie to thoroughly stock
without leaving their premises any store in the country. This firm
makes a specialty of tine high-grade whiskies, and imports direct
brandies, gins, rums, ports, sherries, etc., catering to the best
trade, an enormous stock being carried. The firm are the sole
proprietors of the celebrated Trimble whiskey, introduced over
sixty years ago, and which has enjoyed such an extended reputa-
tiou and had so many imitators that they have continued to be the
: first in demand for the finest bar and drug store trade. Old
George Trimble brought this brand over the Allegheny mountains
on a Conestoga wagon, and those who to-day obtain their best
qualities of whiskies can little realize the anxieties and perils
which attended the introduction to this part of the country of the
first transportation. The quality of the Trimble whiskies has
been maintained up lo this day, and there is no brand superior to
them in the United States. As in all other makes of liquors,
prices differ w ith regard to age. Knowing the value of the goods,
the firm have pushed the sale with commendable energy, and now
the demand is not only its own advertisers, but a perfect proof of
the superiority of their quality, and the call for Trimble whiskey
has increased to such an extent that the facilities for manufacture
are being taxed to the utmost. Fine imported wines is a promi-
nent department of the business of the house. The steady growth
of the firm's trade in sherries, ports. Madeiras and other wines of
all vintages and brands i; proof of their superior excellence. The
house has never competed with cheap goods, too often adulterated,
but has made the motto of the firm " The Purest and Best."
Dui ing the present year, as in past years, there has been a steady
and decided increase lu the volume of trade, and the prospects fora
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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continuance were never mora encouraging. Iheoperatlons of the
fhm extend over the entire United States, with shipments to con-
sumers In Europe. Their New York hranch house is situated at
No. 17 South William Street, and Is under the management of Mr.
l>. Lieber. The Washington branch is located at No. 1200 Penn-
sylvania Avenue. X. \V\, aud is in charge of Col. H. .A. Sell son.
Tlu- same variety and high class of goods are to be obtaineil at
these branch establishments, with the 3ame honest principles as
characterize the home establishment. Travelers are constantly
employed.visiting the various sections of the country. The Philadel-
phia trade receives special attention. In fact, in all respects, the
house ranks as one of the leading representative liquor houses in
the country, ami is the oldest house in Philadelphia, if not in the
United States The premises of the Arm extend back to Broad
Sticet, a distance of 200 feet, the receiving and shipping being
done in the rear. The location is the best that could be desired
for this firm's business, which has been transacted here since 1793,
nearly a century', a record almost unparalleled in any business
house in this country, even if not of Europe, which is accustomed
to antiquity in its many forms. As it is, this site is one of the most
interesting land-marks of Philadelphia, and should not be over-
looked by the seekers after local antiquities. The front on Second
Street, erected in Isffi. No. 222, presents an imposing appearance,
the design— executed in iron — being both artistic and substantial.
That of No. 221 was erected in 1793. The rear premises of No. 22-4
were built in 1850, and those in the rear of No. 222 are upwards of
ninety years old. All are four-story buildings, except the old
rear one. All these additions and rebuildings show in an emphatic
manner the growth of this business, and the utility which has been
secured leaves absolutely nothing to be desired.
MAYER, SONS &
Whiskies, No. 4(
of liquors in th
AVER. SONS & CO., Importers and Dealers in Fine
o. 407 North Third Street. —The consumption
the United States is so vast, that the trade
necessarily involves considerations of the greatest im-
portance. Among the oldest and most reliable importers and
wholesale liquor dealers in Philadelphia, extensively engaged in
this steadily growing business, is the 6rm of Messrs. Mayer, Sons
& Co., whose cellars and salesrooms are located at No. 407 North
Third Street. This house presents a striking instance of what may
be accomplished by a steady application to business and a liberal
and honorable course of dealing. This business was established in
1SH0 by Isaac Mayer, who eventually admitted his sous, Messrs.
Adolph and Morris, In 1879, and Frank and Leon Mayer in 1885 into
partnership, the firm being known by the style and title of
Mayer. Sons & Co. The premises occupied comprise a spacious
three-story double building 40x125 in area, fully equipped with
every facility and appliance for the accommodation and preserva-
tion of the choice and valuable slock of domestic and imported
whiskies, which are unrivalled for quality, purity, flavor and
general excellence. The rye and bourbon whiskies of this popular
house possess a natural flavor and rare tonic, properties, and are
sold under a guarantee to give perfect satisfaction. They are sold
free or in bond, large quantities being allowed to remain in stock
and mature, until required for the demands of the trade. Messrs.
Mayer, Sons & Co.'s chief brands are Charter Oak, Luxury,
Delaware Club, Canada Malt, Elite and others. These brands are
general favorites wherever introduced, and are admirably suited
for a first-class hotel, club and drug trade. The firm fills orders
promptly at the lowest possible prices, and its trade extends
throughout all sections of Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York and
the southern states. Mr. Isaac Mayer was born in Germany, but
has resided in the United States for the last forty years, while his
suns. Messrs. Adolph, Morris. Frank and Le.m Mayer, are natives
of Philadelphia. They are highly regarded in trade circles as en-
terprising and reliable business men, who have gained the entire
confidence of their numerous customers in all sections of the
country.
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practical manufacturers, fully conversant with every teati
this important industry, and the requirements of jobbers, deal-
ers and the general public. The premises occupied comprise a
commodious store 20x60 feet in area, with a spacious five-story fac-
tory in the rear 50x100 feet in dimensions. The various depart-
ments of the factory are fully equipped with t lie latest improved
machinery, tools, apparatus and appliances, necessary for the .■ »•
tematic and successful conduct of this valuable and steadily
increasing Industry. Here 125 skilled operatives are employed,
and the machinery Is driven by a powerful steam engine. Their
g Is are unsurpassed for quality, finish and uniform excellence.
and have no superiors in this city or elsewhere. All orders are
promptly filled at the lowest possible prices, and their patronage
extends throughout the entire United States. They are greatly
respected in trade circles for their enterprise, skill aud integrity,
ami their prospects in the near future in this growing industry are
of the most favorable character. In conclusion we would add,
that the influence exercised by this responsible house In the manu
facture of metal goods has been of the most useful character, and
those interested, establishing a connection witli it. may always
depend upon receiving prompt and liberal treatment, and such
marked advantages in goods aud prices, very difficult to be dupli-
cated elsewhere.
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• USTIN'S OP.IGIN AL TRIMMING STORE. No. 1214 Chestnut
Street.— A house that enjoys the prestige resulting from
its age and the honorable methods that have marked its
career since its inception long years ago, is the establish-
ment of Mr. John Mustin. of No. 1214 Chestnut Street, and its
prominent position as well as the fact that it is a conspicuous land-
mark in the commercial history of Philadelphia, entitle it to special
consideration in this review. The business was founded in 1815
by Mr. John Mustin, and in 1829 he was succeeded by his son, Mr.
John Mustin, Jr., the present proprietor, who has for the sixty years
since conducted the enterprise witli uninterrupted success, the trade
of the house growing in a commensurate rate with the development
of the city. The premises occupied for the business comprise a build-
ing having five floors aud basement, dimensions of 2.ixl25 feet.
The stock carried embraces a complete assortment of trimmings,
gloves, mitts, corsets, edgings, ruEfiings, collars, cuffs, zephyr, knit-
ting yarn and silk, thread, needles, notions, fancy goods, and
ladies' furnishings in immense variety, all the latest novelties and
the newest fashions in this line being represented. The second
floor has been fitted up recently for the sale of cliildrens' dresses
and outside wraps, and lias a pleasant sitting-room for customers.
Orders are taken for all articles used by ladies and children aud
customers will be accommodated with prompt attention at any
distance from the city. A large staff of clerks and assistants are
employed, customers are waited upon courteously and promptly,
and in every case they are assured the highest values and lowest
prices. Mr. Mustin is a native Philadelphia!!, now in his seventy-
sixth year, and he is one of th- oldest and best known men hunts
in the city. He has ever been noted for his inflexible in'
and honorable character, aud justly enjoys the entire respei
confidence of his fellow citizens.
LEMCr & SON. Manufacturers of Silver, Nickel, Brass and
Bronze Good-,. Etc., No. 248 North Eighth Street.— This
! business was established fifteen veins ago by Mr. A.
Ledig, Messrs R. A., and C. W. Ledig were subsequently
admitted to the firm, all of whom are thoroughly expert and
VIP.GIL W. WALTER, Tin Roofing. Roofs Repaired, Roof
Painting. Speaking Tubes, No 146 North Sixth Street.— Mr.
Virgil W. Walter is a representative of an important
branch of industry extensively carried on in this city. He
is a general tin and sheet metal worker, tin roofer, manufacturer
of heaters, etc., and has been a practical workman in this 1 [or
the past quarter of a century. Eighteen years ago lie started busi-
ness for himself, and during this period, he has developed an ex-
tensive and first-class trade throughout the city and vicinity. His
business premises consist of a basement 40x100 feet in dimensions,
and here he has in use the latest improved machinery, tools and
other appliances pertaining to the trade. Every description of
tin, copper, and sheet iron work is executed to order, tin rooting Is
done, roofs are repaired and painted, speaking tales ;l i e put up.
an. I all kinds of kindred jobbing work promptly and satisfactorily
attended to. skilled aud experienced workmen are employed in
every department of the business, and all operations ate conducted
under flu- supervision of Mr. Walter, who guarantees the perfec-
tion of all work executed, and prices fair and equitable.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
GUARANTEE TRUST AND SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY. Nos.
316,318 and 320 Chestnut Street: Thomas Cochran. President;
Edward C. Knight. Vice President ; Harry J. Delany, Treas-
urer; John Jay Gilroy, Secretary.— During the last few
years a class of institutions has sprung up In the United States,
intended to meet the requirements of holders of property, for its
better protection during life and Its more certain and speedy
transmission to.heirs atdeath. These trustandsafedeposit eoipoia-
tions not only receive money on deposit like banks, but also secu-
rities and other articles of value, and likewise rent safes in vaults
absolutely burglar proof. Being corporations they never die. In
connection with these remarks, special reference is made in this
commercial review of Philadelphia to the reliable and representa-
tive Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company, whose splendid
building is located at Nos. 3L6-320 Chestnut Street. This company
was duly chartered by special act of the legislature of Pennsylva-
nia on the 24t!i of -May. 1871, with a paid up capital of Sl.000.0c0.
Under conservative and able management, it now has a surplus of
$900,000. and its total assets amount to upwards ot 88,000,000. The
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company's building, speaking architecturally , is one of the finest
in Philadelphia, and cost with its unrivalled vaults. 1700.000 The
vaults aie very extensive, ami are absolutely impregnable to burg-
lars ami indestructible by fire. The Guarantee Trust and Safe
Deposit Company undertakes the safe keeping of all kinds of valu-
ables, rents safes, receives deposits of money at interest, collects
interest or Income, attends carefully to the execution of all manner
of trusts, the management and settlement of estates as executor.
administrator, assignee, receiver, trustee, guardian, agent or at-
torney, etc. Safes of all desirable sizes are rented at $7.00 toS125.00
each per annum. The largest safes have combination locks With
the smaller, each renter is furnished with keys— the only k'-js in
existence that will unlock his safe. The locks to these safes are
all different and are changed with every change of renter. Each
safe has within it one or more tin boxes or cases, in which t,. place
the valuables deposited, under lock and key, held by the renter.
These boxes or oases are not to be opened within the vault, bet
must be removed to an adjoining room, fitted up with tlesks,
screens, etc., where the owner, in perfect seclusion and privacy.
can examine his securities, cut off coupons, etc. A renter wishing
to visit his safe, must be identified by the safe-keeper, who will
always accompany him into the vault. Any renter may, at his
option, appoint a deputy toact in his stead; but in case ot his
death, no one but his legal representative, duly authorized, eau be
permitted to,have access to his safe— in order that the interests of
heirs may be completely protected. For the accommodation of
ladies who may become safe-renters, special provision is made,
and separate apartments are fitted up for their exclusive use, with
toilet room adjoining. Special accommodations are also provided
within the treasury for committees and officers of insurance com-
panies and other corporations, whereby an examination of securi-
ties can be made without the trouble and risk of removing the
same from the deposit vaults, to and from their offices. Wills are
kept without charge, receipted for, registered and delivered in
strict accordance with instructions, trunks, boxes and packages
of silverware, etc.. are stored here for the summer or longer and
security guaranteed at lowest rates. The company's cash depart-
ment js a thoroughly organized banking institution, affording
every facility to patrons, except the discounting of com-
mercial paper. Loans, are made on approved collateral,
and deposits received subject to check at sight and in-
terest allowed thereon, while the collection of notes,
drafts, coupons, interest, etc. .is made on favorable terms.
Special deposits can be made and certificates issued at
rates of interest tobe agreed upon. The company also acts
as agent for the transferring and registering or counter-
signing of certificates of stocks, bonds, or other obliga-
tions of any corporation, association, state or public
authority. It also undertakes the execution of trusts in
any state of the Union, all trust funds being kept separ-
ate from the assets of the company, and Invested in the
names of the parties for whose benefit they are held.
This responsible company is guardian for upwards of
600 minors. The following gentlemen, who are highly
esteemed in financial and business circles, for their pru-
dence, executive ability and sterling iutegii'y are the
officers and directors. Thomas Cochran, president:
Edward (J. Knight, vice president; Harry J. Delany,
treasurer, John J. Gilroy, secretary; Richard C. Win-
ship, trust officer. Directors: Thomas Cochran, Edward
(J. Knight, J. Barlow Moorhead, Thomas Maekellar, John
J Stadiger, Clayton French, W. Rotch Wister, Alfred
Fitler, J. Dickinson Sergeant, Aaron Fries, Charles A.
Sparks. Joseph Moore, Jv., Richard Y. Cook. The presi-
dent, Mr. Thomas Cochran, ha-s held office since 1877. He
is one of Philadelphia"? public spirited citizens as widely
known for his talents, as for the just manner in which
lie attends to the interests of patrons. Mr. E. C. Knight*
the vice president. ; Mr. H. J. Delany, the treasurer; Mr.
John Jay Gilroy. the secretary, and Mr. R. C. Winship,
, the trust officer, are able and experienced officers, with
ggSs every qualification for their responsible positions. A
thorough system of organization pervades the whole of
the departments, and the efficient and prompt manner
in which this extensive business is transacted, is in 'Me
highest degree creditable to the management. The company's
establishment is open for general business from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m,»
for deposits of money and payment of checks from 10 to 3 p. m.
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J. WHJLT. Manufacturer of Ladies* Wrappers, Basques,
Aprons, Etc., No. 624 Arch Street, (Second Floor) and No.
2^48 North Front Street.— The house of Mr. J. J. Whilt was
established eight years ago by the present proprietor and
the trade has been steadily grow ing since the inception of the en-
terprise. The premises occupied consist, of the office andsalesn ,
located at No 621 Arch Street, and the spacious factory located at
No. 2348 North Front Street, employing a force nf fifty efficient
operatives. Mr. Whilt carries on active operations as a manu-
facturer of ladies' wrappers, basques, aprons, underwear and
cliildrens' dresses of all kinds. The goods are made in the latest
prevailing styles, of the best materials, and are unsurpassed by
any similar merchandise obtainable in the market. An extensive
stock is in all seasons carried, and orders are promptly filled.
Mr. Whilt is a native of this city, and has always resided here..
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SAXFORD & COOK. Importers or Diamonds ami Precious
Stones; II. l>. LeCato, Manager, Keystone Nat al Bank
Building, Ri li. So. 1326 Chestnut Street.— Although but
a comparatively short period In existence, Hie Philadelphia
branch of Sanford & Cook, importers of diamonds and precious
Stones, No. II John Street, New Veil,. whose ottiee in this cit\, H.
L). LeCato, Manager, is located at No. 1326 Chestnut Street, Room
No. 14, in the Keystone National Bank Building, proved a success
that more than attests the wisdom that inspired the venture, to
say iintliiug of. the energy and ability displayed in its management.
The widely and honorably known Arm whose name heads tins
sketch was established something like a quarter o(a century ago
in New York, and on April 1, 1889, opened the Philadelphia branch,
whicli (run) its Inception has heen a highly gratifying enterprise.
Only thoroughly reliable Al goods are handled, while all transac-
tions are characterized by strictly upright methods, the house
being conducted on sound and conservative business principles :
and all orders tor the trade are executed in the most expeditious
and trustworthy manner. The quarters occupied as office and
salesroom in the Keystone National Bank Building are located on
the third floor, and are compact, amply and tastefully appointed,
a splendid display being made. A large, varied and superb assort
nieut is constantly kept in stock, embracing rich and rare dia-
monds, beautiful opals, exquisite rubies, choice specimens in onyx,
sapphire, bloodstone, pearls and kindred gems in great variety;
and the trade done here is of a very substantial character, and
affords evidence of steady increase, the Philadelphia branch con-
trolling the sales for Pennsylvania, southern and eastern New
Jersey, Delaware, .Maryland and the South. Mr. LeCato, the effi-
cient manager in this city, is a gentleman in the prime of life and
a New Yorker by birth. He is a man of thorough experience in
this hue, as well as energy and excellent business qualities, and
prior to assuming charge here has been with the firm in New
York.
ISAAC PURSELL, Architect, No. 119 South Fourth Street.—
Prominent among the leading architects of this city who
have made a special study of this ennobling art, is Mr.
Isaac Pursell, whose offices are located at No. 119 South
Fourth Street. This business was established in 1878 by Mr. Isaac
Pursell, who was succeeded by Pursell & Fry in 1885, Mr. Pursell
resuming business again on his own account in 1887, since which
time it ha- been successfully conducted by him. Mr. Pursell ts a
thoroughly qualified and able architect who has evinced great
skill and ability in the practice of his profession, designing and
superintending the construction of many prominent buildings not
only in Philadelphia hut all over the United States. He
has made a specialty of the building of schools and churches, of
which be has constructed many, the following having been some
of his work in Philadelphia: Centennial Baptist Church. Hudel-
burgh Reformed Church, Reformed Episcopal Church, corner of
Twelfth and Oxford Streets; First Reform Church, Fifth Baptist
Church, Christ Memorial Church, coiner of Forty-third and Chest-
nut Streets, and the Cohocsink M. E. Church, and he has just made
pi ins for the St. Matthews Lutheran Church, at Broad and Mt.
Vernon Sts.aud the Second Reformed Church, at Twenty-second and
Chestnut Streets. Many of the buildings erected by this responsi-
ble architect are much admired for their beauty, while the elabor-
ation of detail and care bestowed upon every department of the
work reflects the utmost credit on the skill and jndg'ment of this
popular gentleman. Mr. Pursell transacts a general business,
including all branches of the profession, and possesses commodi-
ous offices and draughting rooms where efficient assistants are
employed. 11" is at all times prepared to give estimates and
cheerfully furnish plans to meet the views of those intending to
build. Mi. Pursell Is a popular and prominent member of the
Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia I Ih ipter of the American
Institute of Architects, and is highly regarded by the community
for his integrity and ability.
WAITE 8: VAN HARLTNGEN, Engineers, So. 305 Wal-
nut Street.— Tin. rapid growth of the wealth and popu-
lation of the Dnited States during the last quarter
of a century, has caused a demand for all kinds of pub-
lic works, railroads, etc , requiring the highi st qualities of engin-
eering skill and talent. In this connection, we desire to make
special reference in this commercial review of Phlladi Iphla, to
the reliable and progressive firm of M-ssrs. Waite and Van Harlin-
geu, engineers, whose offices are located at No, 808 Walnut street.
This business n i- established in 1885 by Messrs. George K. Waite
and Martin Van Hailiiigen, both of whom are able and expert
mi • hanlcal and civil engineers, fully conversant with every detail
and feature of this important profession. The firm contract for
and superintend the erection and construction of waterworks.
railroads, bridges, viaducts, etc. They likewise promptly furnish
plans and specifications for Slemen's regenerative gas furnaces,
steel melting, heating, puddling, tube welding, zinc and chemical
furnaces; also glass tank and pot furnaces, fuel and illuminating
gas works, all of which are contracted for and built complete.
Mr. Waite was come, ted with Slemen's American agency'for
nineteen years, and helped to build nine-tenths of the Siemen's
furnaces now in operation in the United States. Mr. Van Harlingen
was engaged as civil engineer with the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company for many years, and is a popular member of C. E.CIul of
Philadelphia. Mr. Waite is a member of the American Society of
Mining Engineers. Both partners are highly esteemed by the
community for their ability and integrity, and no more reliable or
successful engineers can be found in the ranks of the profession.
JOSEPH LUMLEY, Machinery, No. 144 North Third Street.—'
The best known headquarters for general machinery, en-
gines, lathes and mechanical devices in this section of the city
is the well stocked and largely patronized depot or Joseph
Lumley, located at No. 144 North Third Street. In this establish-
ment can always be found a complete and first-class assortment
of everything in the line indicated, both new and second hand,
while the lowest consistent prices prevail, and no pains are -pared
to render the fullest satisfaction to purchasers. Every article
sold is warranted as represented, honorable dealing at al! times
prevailing here, and all orders receive immediate attention. This
prosperous business was established at the present place in 1574,
by the gentleman whose name heads the sketch, and from its in-
ception the venture has proved a positive and permanent success.
Mr. Lumley, who is agent for the Valley Machine Comp iny, man-
ufacturers of steam pumps, and for the File Foundry Machine
Company of Ansonia, Conn., manufacturers of stone crushers,
occupies a finely appointed and spacious first floor and basement
as salesroom, and employs an efficient force of help. A large and
varied stock is constantly carried, comprising light and heavy
machinery of all kinds, steam engines and boilers; steam and
hydraulic pumps, lathes and accessories, mill gearing, shafting,
pulleys, hangers, etc., and the trade, which steadily Improves,
extends throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Mary-
land and adjacent states. He is a man of thorough experience
in this line, as well as of energy and reliability, and has a com-
plete knowledge of the business.
BOSTON & PHILADELPHIA. STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
Henry Winsor & Co., General Agents, No. 33S South Dela-
ware Avenue.— Between Philadelphia and Boston the well
known and reliable steamers of the Boston & Philadelphia
Steamship Company have gained an excellent reputatii n foi
speed, comfort and safety. This company commenced running
boats on this route thirty-six years ago, and the regularity of its
steamers is proverbial. Messrs. Henry Winsor & Co., the general
agents, are located at No. 3Js South Delaware Avenue. The com-
pany's agent in Boston is Mr. E. B. Sampson, 7n Long Wharf, in
Providence, Mr. Geo. A. Kilton, Ives Wharf, and Mr. H. I. Jemegan
Derrick Wharf, Fall River. The following steam boats widely
known and favorably regarded by the traveling public for their
speed, safety and superior appointments carry passcngcis and
freight tor Boston, viz., Parthian, Spartan and Norman. The Saxon
Aries and Catharine Whiting, for Providence and Fall River, carry
freight only. For Providence: Every Wednesday and Saturday,
at 12 noon, from Pier 2a S. Wharves; For Fall River: Every Wed
nesday and Saturday, at 12 noon, from Pier 2a S. Wharves: For
Boston: Everj Tuesday and Friday, at 12 noon, from Pier 20 S.
Wharves, Foot Pine Street. Messrs. Henry Winsor & Co., promptly
effect Insurance and quote through rates for all points in New
England. Mr. Henry Winsor Is president of the company.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
PENNSYLVANIA SALT MANUFACTURING CO., Manufac-
turing Chemists and Importers of Kryolith, No., 115 Chest-
nut Street.; T. Armstrong, President: F. P. Steel, Vice Pres-
ident; A. M. Purves, Treasurer.— This representative and
widely known company was chartered by the Legislature of Penn-
sylvania. September 2.5, l s 5o, with ample capital. It was organized
fur the purpose of engaging in the manufacture of soda ash of com-
merce tinder the corporate name of the Pennsylvania Salt Manu-
facturing Co. This title was partially a misnomer, as the manu-
facture of salt was not the principal object of the organizers, but
ar that period there existed no law in the state under which a com-
pany could be incorporated for the production of chemicals. There
was, however, a general manufacturing law containing a clause for
the manufacture of salt and the products derivable therefrom, and
under this clause the charter was issued, as soda is by a certain
process a direct product from salt. The company's extensive works
NATRON A WORKn
are located at Natronaon the Pennsylvania railroad, about twenty
four miles from Pittsburg. The property purchased by the com-
pany contains coal in unlimited abundance, and a plentiful supply
of salt water is obtained upon sinking wells. The works are admir-
^*rj
GREENWICH WORKS,
ably equipped with the latest improved machinery, apparatus and
appliances, necessary for the systematic and successful conduct of
this important and steadily increasing industry. In their works,
mines and quarries 1400 men are employed, who earn upwards of
$f 0,000 annually. The capital and surplus of the Pennsylvania
Salt Manufacturing Co., now amounts to several millions of dol-
lars. The company manufactures extensively sulphuricacid.soda
ash, caustic soda, sal soda, bicarbonate of soda, saponifer or con-
centrated lye, glauber salt, alum, copperas, chloride of calcium,
nitric and muriatic acids, nitrate of lead, epsom salts and many
other chemical compounds. In consequence of the great expense
of the preparation of soda compounds by the old methods the com-
pany, in 1S64. directed its attention to the mineral '-kryolith."
which is composed of sodium aluminum and Murine. This mineral
is found on the southwest coast of Greenland, and was first dis-
covered by the Esquimaux. Nowhere else has it been found except
in sin-i ii quantities at Mia.sk, in the Ural mountains between. Rus-
sia :uul Siberia. In Greenland it is a solid mass 600 feet long,
200 feet wide, and 100 feet deep. A fleet of the company's ice
fortified vessels, built expressly for this trade, bring many thou-
sands of tons of this kryolith annually to Philadelphia, whence
it is shipped by rail to the works at Natrona. To describe the
company's machinery and apparatus in detail and the various
operations, would require several columns. In short, the
kyrolith mills, calcining houses, leaching vats, buildings for
carbonizing and cystalization, massive tanks holding 2000 tons of
soda each, immense agitators, cast iron kettles weighing eleven
tons each, leaden chambers containing 3000 tons of lead, platiua
stills costing over $100,000, saw mills, box factories, forty steam
engines and twenty-nine boilers, etc., all these constitute only
a part of the valuable and extensive apparatus utilized in these
immense works. Upwards of 200,000 tons of freight are handled
annually by this mammoth industry. A branch of the company's
works are situated in Philadelphia, where over $1,500,000 is invested.
At these works acids, alum and the famous Lewis lye are manu-
factured. This Lewis lye is powdered and perfumed, and packed
in pound cans for family use, and is ex-
r.*-r-?"" N ~ T ;°>»gsv tensively useful in the household. In the
company's copper and refining works at Na-
5""*><g?Y^-"' — ^ trona, Rio Tinto or Spanish and native ores
"?sSs53- J- T^ii-^ are utilized. Natrona copper is a miracle
if purity, and the silver invariably tests
399 hue. It has always been the aim of this
reliable company to produce its goods on a
scale and at a cost, that would insure uni-
form excellence, as well as cheapness. All
wares, chemicals, etc., that bear the stamp
of " Natrona." are always recognized and
appreciated by the trade and public as
standard productions, possessing all the
qualities claimed for them by the manu-
facturers. These goods have no superiors
in the home or foreign market, and the
reputation of the company fur liberal and just dealing would be
prized by the oldest commercial houses of the world. The company's
central office is at No. 115 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. At its
works the company has erected several hundred substantial brick
buildings for the accommodation of its operators.
There are likewise several school houses and churches,
and great interest is taken by the officers to make
the homes of the company's workmen pleasant and
attractive. The existence of this grand industry in our
midst, its struggles and successes are eminently sug-
gestive. Under practical free trade, when the United
States depended upon Great Britain for its supplies of
alkali and alum, the cost to the consumer was from '200
to 3n0 per cent, greater than at the present day. The
following gentlemen, who are widely and favorably
known in financial and manufacturing circles for
their enterprise, ability and honorable methods, are
the officers and directors, viz: T. Armstrong, presi-
dent; F. P. Steel, vice president; A. M. Purves, treas-
urer: R.Dale Benson, F. G. VVolbert, J. W. McAllister,
J. S. Jenks and Tims. w. Sparks, directors; P. A.
Bour, general manager; R.O. Ewer, superintendent of Natrona
works; G. F. Bihn. superintendent of Greenwich works; principal
chemists, G. F. Bihn, Otto Luthy and Robert Heerlein ; chief metal-
lurgist. Professor C. P. Williams. Iu conclusion, we would observe,
that the prosperity of the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co. pre-
sents a forcible illustration of the material benefits arising from a
federal policy affording protection to American industries, result-
ing in the development of the nation's wonderful resources. and in
the creation of such great corporations as this one. thereby render-
ing the United States forever independent of foreign manufactur-
ers
T.
M. KNIGHT, Diamonds and Precious Stones. No. in South
Eighth Street.— The steady and substantial increase of
material wealth and advancement in refinement and edu-
cation of the American people has developed a corres-
ponding demand for rich and rare gems, especially diamonds for
personal adornment. For aj^es past this rare gem has been
held in the highest estimation of those who love jewelry, and the
splendor of the finer stones has most certainly justified the pref-
erence. Among the most prominent and responsible houses en
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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gaged in the handling ol these gouds iu South Eighth. Street, this
city, may be mentioned thai o( Mr. T. M. Knight, dealer in and
importer of diamonds and precious stones, whose finely appointed
and well ordered otliee and salesroom are located at No. 10, that
crowded thoroughfare, also at No. 13 Craven Street, London, and
No. 3 Rue St. Koch, Paris, and no house In its line in this section of
Philadelphia maintains a better standing in the trade. Mr.
Knight is a Philadelphia!! by birth and education and thoroughly
devoted to every interest looking towards its future welfare and
advancement, while his establishment, ivhich was founded origin-
ally in 1ST.7 is the oldest house of its kind in the city, and from the
date of its commencement has been continued with uniform and
gratifying success, and has occupied the present location since
LS77. Conducting ttie bouse on strict business principles, upright
and honorable in his dealings and thoroughly conversant with the
trade in all its branches, it is ouly in the nature of events that the
house should have gained the popular bold on popular favor and
patronage it enjoys. He occupies spacious anil commodious quar-
ters elegantly furnished and carries at all times a large and mag-
nificent assortment of diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, emer-
alds, and kindred gems in great variety, while polite and courteous
assistants are in attendance, and the trade which is of a wholesale
anil retail character, extends all over the United States, and cus-
tomers dealing here can rely at all times upon every representa-
tion made as to the character of the goods. Mr. Knight is au
active and prominent member of Meade Post No, 1, G A. R., De-
partment of Pennsylvania, having served for three years in the
16th Pennsylvania 'Cavalry during the late civil war and Major on
the staff of General Gregg of this state. He is an enterprising and
energetic merchant and enjoys the highest respect and confidence
of all with whom he has ever had any social or business relations.
WATSON & PEALE, Plumbers and Gas-fitters, No. 1707
Chestnut Street.— A house which has established the
most enviable reputation for the superior character of
its woik as plumbers and gas fitters is that of Messrs.
Watson & Peale of No 1707 Chestnut Street. They unite every
possible qualification, including vast practical experience, per-
fected facilities, a thorough knowledge of the most advanced re-
quirements of sanitary plumbing, and widespread influential con-
nections. Both partners are practical sanitary engineers and
master plumbers, who know what good, reliable work is, and in-
sist on the best materials and skilled journey work. The business
was established in 1Si>3 by Mr. Richard H. Watson, who early
developed a growing trade, and continued to do agreat d»al of con-
tract work for new buildings. In 188S Mr. Fulton F. Peale came
into co-partnership under the existing name and style. Mr. Peale
became connected with the house in 186S, and has superintended
the plumbing and gas fitting of many of the finest office buildings
on Chestnut Street and elsewhere. Mr. Watson is the oldest sani-
tary engineer and practical master plumber in the city, having
been iu active business since 1851. The firm do the finest work
only and some idea of it may be gathered when we state that they
have put the plumbing in most of the city hospitals: the Bullitt
building, Girard Fire Insurance building, Wood building, American
Fire Insurance building, the Old Drexel building, the Soutt man-
sion, the Stratford flats, Rank of the Republic. Guarantee Trust
Company's building, and many others too numerous to mention.
They are now doing the new Pennsylvania Tnist Company's build-
ing, and put the plumbing in the old one also, the best of reference
that their work gave perfect satisfaction. The turn occupy very
large premises most desirably located. They occupy the entire
three-story and basement building No. 1707 Chestnut Street. 19x120
feet in dimensions, where they have a large shop, and salesroom
carrying a heavy and comprehensive stock of basins, pipe, sanitary
plumbing materials of all kinds, etc. The firm are members of
the master builder's exchange, and are popular and respected
business men, the recognized authorities in their line who have
*ver retained the confidence "i lending commercial circles.
turers ol embroideries, etc., whose office and salesrooms are lo-
cated at No. 237 Chestnut Street. This busini is was established
in 1S7I and in 1883 the firm of M. H. Pulaski & Co. assumed
control, the co-partners being Messrs. M.H.Pulaski, Louis Pulo ki
and S, and A. Meyer. The firm's factory, which is admirably
equipped with special machinery aud appliances is in Bruygen.
The house at St. Gall, Switzerland, is carried on under the firm
name or Pulaski A Meyer Peres. The business in Philadelphia is
under the able and careful management of Mr. M. II. Pulaski, who
has had great experience and i- thoroughly conversant with every
detail of this steadily growing industry and the requirements of the
American market. Messrs. M. II. Pulaski & Co., manufacture and
deal hugely in embroideries of all descriptions, which are shipped
direct from St. Gall to the firm's house in Philadelphia. The e
goods are unrivalled for quality, elegance of design, finish and
uniform excellence, and have no superiors in this country or
Europe, while the prices quoted for them in all cases are exceed-
ingly moderate. The premises occupied in Philadelphia comprise
four spacious floors, each being 21x130 feet in dimensions, where
are employed from thirty to sixty hands for handling samples, etc.,
outside of the clerical force required. Mr. Pulaski was horn in
Hungary, but has resided iu Philadelphia for the last twenty-four
years, where he is highly regarded in trade circles for his ability,
promptness and just methods. The trade of this responsible house
extends throughout all sections of the United States and is steadily
increasing owing to the superiority of its productions, which are
great favorites with the trade and public wherever introduced.
Mr. H. Pulaski is the inventor aud patautee of the " Magic Edge
Embroidery" which has already attained a large and rapid sale
and is in demand by all first-class dealers and consumers all over
the couutry for its durability and superiority above all others. It
saves both time aud trouble of cutting out edges and protects the
latter from fraying out in the washing and is guaranteed to last
twice as long as if cut out by hand. This convenient and valuable
trimming will be found for sale at all first-class dealers every-
where and is a general favorite wherever introduced.
m:
H. PULASKI & CO., Manufacturers id Embroideries, Etc.,
No. 231 Chestnut si No rei lew of Philadelphia's whole-
sale representative business houses would be complete
without prominent mention being made of the reliable
aud progressive firm of Messrs, M. H. Pulaski & Co., manufac-
AA. BOCKIUS & CO., Importers and Jobbers in China, Glass
and Queensware, No. lono Market Street.— An old es-
t tablished and representative Philadelphia concern en-
gaged in the wholesale china, crockery and glassware
trade is that of A. A. Eockius & Co., of No. 1000 Market Street,
which for a period of forty-three years ha3 maintained a leading
place in its line. This is in fact, one of the oldest as well as one of
the largest and foremost houses devoted to this branch of mer-
cantile activity in the city, and fully sustains its well de-
served reputation for fine goods, and honorable dealing. The
firm are importers and jobbers of china, glassware, queens-
ware, lamps, etc., and show at all times an exceedingly flue assort
ment, every department being replete with the latest novelties,
while the trade, u hich is very extensive, grows apace with years.
This widely known and popular bouse was founded in 1S4S by
Bockius & Gorgus, who were succeeded in 1863 by C. K. Bockius &
Bio., the firm name again changing in 1S76 to Bockius & Mullison,
and under this style the business was carried on up to 1883, when
they were iu turn succeeded by A. A. Bockius & Co., by whom it
has since been continued with uninterrupted prosperity. The em-
porium occupies au entire five-story and basement building, SoxL25
feet iu dimensions, and is tastefully appointed and excellently
arranged throughout, a splendid display being made, while a
large staff oT clerks and salesmen are employed. A vast, varied-
ami superb stock is constantly carried, comprising beautiful tea
sets, and imported china iu unique designs and delicate finish,
exquisite vases, decorated ware ami art pottery in gre;,t variety
magnificent cut ami blown glass, including hotel, bar and
table ware ; handsome lamps, shades, globes, etc. ; every thing
in the line of crockery and queensware, art novelties, bric-a
brae and an art collection of ornamental articles for household
decoration; ami altogether, both in the wholesale and retail de-
partments, a flourishing business is done, the trade of the firm ex-
tending all over Pennsylvania] New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland,
Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Mr. A. A. Bockius, who is the
sole member, the " Co. "' being nominal, is a gentleman In the
prime of life and a na'he of this city, well and favorably known
in mercantile and social circles.
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ILL Ll ST RATED PHILADELPHIA
HAROLD R. LEWI? & CO.. Manufacturers and Sole Proprietors
of •• Lardoline " Lubricating Oils, also of Cordage and
Binder Twine, No. 115 North Second Street: Factory, Corner
Division and Thompson Streets.— The trade in lubricants
is one of the highest importance, directly affecting as it does every
industi ial interest in the land. lu no one item of supply is quality
and purity of such necessity, for an inferior lubricant is dear at. any
price speedily destroying the machinery it is used upon. It is thus
matter for congratulation that the enterprising house of Messrs.
Harold R. Lewis & Co., have introduced to the public their famous
"Lardoline "cylinder and machinery oils, and "Peerless" spindle
oil. which have within a couple of years attained a consumption
of enormous magnitude. Mr. Lewis is a native of Philadelphia,
very widely and favorably known, and who in 1SS5 engaged in tire
manufacture of cordage upon an extensive scale. The " Victoria
Cordage Works." as this establishment was known, early became
noted for the superiority of its product, and a trade of wide extent
was developed. Mr. Lewis has produced in " Lardoline," the
finest general lubricant known to the trade. It lias every possible
qualification, and is pure and absolutely devoid of grit, acid or
injurious ingredients. The enormous and rapidly increasing sales
of " Lardoline " cylinder and machinery oils indicate how superior
they are to all others m the market. They are now in use on rail-
roads, and steamer lines; in our largest mills, factories, engine
rooms, etc. The firm likewise manufacture the "Peerless"
spindle oil, and the "Peerless" leather oils, and are refiners
of French Degras which has supplanted the imported article, all of
these goods being of the highest standard of excellence, am! in
grpat and growing demand. These are all staple brands, kept up
to the highest grade and are tlie most, satisfactory in use of any
offered to the trade. The firm are also sole agents for the famous
Frazer axle grease. The cordage works are situated corner of
Division and Thompson Streets, and are extensive, fully equipped
with the latest improved machinery and appliances, run by steam
power, and affording employment to upwards of eighty hands in
the manufacture of full lines of cordage and binder twine. These
are goods of exceptional merit, produced from the best materials
and warranted to in every respect affo'rd entire satisfaction. Mr.
Lewis' w.i rehouse at No. 115 North Second Street is three floors -and
basement in height, and twenty-five feet by one hundred in dimen-
sions, where is earned a very heavy stock of lubricating oils and
cordage, and from which the trade of a wide area is supplied. Mr.
Lewis is represented by three traveling salesmen, and his goods
are in demand both east, west and south. Mr. Lewis is a popular
and public spirited citizen and an ardent lover of outdoor sports,
and as president of the Philadelphia Bicycle Club, isgreatly promot-
ing the popularity of this means of recreation and exercise. His com-
mercial methods are straight forward and honorable ; his policy is
one of enterprise and ability, and he is worthy of the large measure
of success attending his commercial career.
TH03. H. MeCOLLIN & CO., Photographers' Supplies, No.
635 Arch street.— Philadelphia is noted among its other
advantages as being a great and leading centre for the
trade in photographic supplies of every description, the
representative house in this line being that of Messrs. Thos. H.
MeCpllin & Co. The business is the oldest of its kind in the
United States, having been founded in 1S39. In 1816 Mr. Dabbs
became proprietor, and was succeeded by Mr. J. Harworth. Twenty-
years ago Mr. McCullin became sole proprietor, and during the
intervening period, great advances in photography have been
made, adding both to the volume and scope of the trade in the
most wonderful degree. In every department and branch of the
business Mr. McCollin has ever maintained the lead, manifesting
a most progressive policy, and establishing widespread relations
of the most influential character. In 18sT he took into co-partner-
ship Mr. A. E. Maris, under the existing name and style, and the
II mi to-day is in every way an exponent of the best equipment and
materials and the greatest progress in the photographic art. The
building occupied is 30x150 feet in dimensions, four floors and base-
ment in height, and handsomely fitted up throughout. Messrs. Mc-
Collin & Co., are both manufacturers and importers upon the most
extensive scale, as well as publishers, being the proprietors of the
leading magazine of photography in the United states, the American
Journal of Photography, a monthly periodical edited by a practi-
cal photographer and chemist, and supported by contributions
aud papers from the pens of the ablest experimenters in the
science. The magazine has a deservedly wide circulation and
has received the highest* encomiums both at home and from
abroad. As manufacturers Messrs. McCollin & Co., are widely
known. They have great celebrity for certain specialties, among
which is their wonderful compound known as blitz-pulver, which
is driving all other preparations out of the market, being the most
effectual and cheapest agent yet discovered for the production of
flash light for photographing at night. The brilliant results which
have been secured by its use in obtaining pictures of interiors,
dark mines, caverns etc., as well as most exquisite portrait work
have made it exceedingly popular. Gallery outfits are a specialty,
and the firm offers the most substantial inducements both as to
price and quality. The limits of this article prevent any attempt
at a description of this immense and comprehensive stock, whicli
includes a vast variety of the latest improved cameras, lenses,
accessories, etc. Among the cameras are McCollin's gem, card
and universal camera boxes; Chicago card camera; imperial card
or cabinet portrait box; "Success ''camera, with the tangent screw
movement, the Compact View Success camera; etc. In amateur
outfits, the house leads in extent aud variety of styles, adapted to
every requirement and at all prices from $9.00 up. Among special-
ties are the popular climax detective camera, and Gray's vest'
camera, worn under the vest, the Kodak and Lilliput, etc, while in
albumen paper, chemical outfits and printing outfits ithasa wider
range and more carefully selected stock. In lenses will be found
full lines of Dallmeyer's, Morrison's, and Darlot's manufacture.
The firm promptly fills orders for photographic enlargements for
crayons, India ink, pastel and water colors. McCollin's outfit for
photography with the microscope is another specialty, while in
every branch of photography, the equipments supplied are the
best and most perfect. Mr. McCollin was born in this city, and is
a popular and respected business man. who has ever retained tiie
confidence of leading commercial circles and is a worthy exponent
of his branch of trade. Mr. Maris is likewise very widely and
favorably known, and the house does a prominent business of
great and growing magnitude all »>' t the United States.
SEAVEY, FOSTER & BOWMAN, Agents for the Eureka Silk
Manufacturing Co., Manufacturers of Hand and Machine
Silks, Silk and Mohair Bindings, Cottoii and Linen Threads,
No. 7'J8 Arch Street. — In the manufacture of silk, one of
the oldest, as well as most extensive and best known exponents
of the industry in this country is the Eureka Silk Manufacturing
Company, whose mills are located at East Hampton, Conn., and
Canton, Mass., and who are represented in this city by Messrs.
Seavey, Foster & Bowman, at No. 728 Arch Street. This company
are nationally famous as manufacturers of hand and machine
silks, silk and mohair bindings, cotton and linen threads, and
unong their most popular specialties are Eureka knitting silk,
Eureka zephyr embroidery. Eureka rope embroidery, Eureka
filling floss, Eureka etching silk, Eureka filoseue. and Eureka
plain embroidery silk. The business has been in successful opera-
tion for fifty years, and the Philadelphia house was first opened in
1S-S3, under the personal management of Mr. George C. Oaks,
member of the firm, who is the resident partner here, while
Messrs. F. A. Foster and J. A. Bowman represent the company at
No. 104 Arch Street, Boston. The mills of this company give
employment to some 1,500 operatives, and the output is one of
colossal magnitude and importance. The Philadelphia house
holds the agency of the company in Pennsylvania, Delaware.
Ohio, West Virginia, the eastern shore of Maryland and the South,
and has an immense trade with jobbers throughout this extensive
territory. The goods in all lines are of a superior character,,
rarely equalled and widely preferred over all others as represent-
ing the highest standard in quality and finish. Another important
item in connection with the conduct of the business is that the
preparation is so thorough that goods of the finest and must
reliable quality are produced at the minimum of cost, and are
placed to the trade on the most attractive terms. All experts in
knitting, art embroidery, etching, etc., prefer the Eureka silk,
while nil who desire pure silk and fast colors fir any purpose find
the Eureka superior to all others. Orders are filled with care and
dispatch, and customers are granted every possible advantage.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
THOMAS M. LOCKE, Dealer in Carpetings, So. 939 Market
Street.— Handsome carpets, rugs, and othei floor coverings
are regarded properly in these modern times as but pans of
;\ harmonious whole in considering tin* various articles
which constitute household furnishings and interior decorations.
The product of the carpet looms of to-day are works of art, and
these now almost indispensible articles for covering our floors, ate
Confined no longer to the homes of the wealthy, as the economy of
steam production . has placed them within reach of all who are
provident. A popular and prosperous house engaged in this line
of merchandise, both wholesale and retail, is that of Thomas M.
Locke, deaUr in carpetings, whose fine warerooms are so centrally
and eligibly located at No. 939 Market Street, second door below
Tenth Street on the north side, which has attained a wide-spread
reputation for the excellence of its goods and straightforward
business management. Mr. Locke was born in Gloucester County,
New Jersey, not far distant from Philadelphia, and after acquiring
a thorough knowledge of this trade in all its various branches
inaugurated this enterprise on his own account In 1SS3, and
the business has been growing in popularity and importance
ever since the date of its commencement. The premises oc-
cupied are spacious and commodious, comprising a substantial
fbui story niaible building, and furnished with all modern
conveniences that good taste and enterprise can suggest for
the successful prosecution of the business. The entire establish-
ment is fully stocked, the assortment embracing all the leading
novelties In carpetings, seasonable and latest designs in moquettes
bidy brussels, double faced brussels, tapestry brussels, ingrains,
full line of -art squares, druggets, three ply; also drugget, felt, linen
and cotton crumb cloths, oil-cloths, linoleum, china, uapier and
cocoa mattings, imported rugs and mats, etc. These goods are re
ceived direct from the manufacturers and importers, and as to
variety, quality and price his stock is unsurpassed by any similar
concern in this section of the city, while the trade which is both
wholesale and retail extends throughout this city, state and adjoin-
ing states of New Jersey, Delaware and others. Patrons receive
their goods at factory prices w hich are furnished from the stock ou
hand here or shipped direct from the factory. The close connections
which he lias established with producers and importers, in connec-
tion with his unsurpassed facilities enables him tooffer inducements
to purchasers that would be very difficult to obtain elsewhere. Mr.
Locke is a merchant of recognized ability, industry and integrity,
for which lie commands universal respect in social and commercial
circles, and the success he has achieved is justly merited by his un-
tiring perseverance. Mr. Locke is also prominent in civil and
political affairs, having served as Commissioner of Philadelphia
County for two terms, also as school director in Philadelphia for a
number of terms. He was a promiuent member of the G. A. E. and
is president of the Odd Fellows' Cemetery Company. He was also a
member of the New Jersey Legislature and has filled these im-
portant positions with honor to himself and his constituents.
JAMES L. BRANSON, Manufacturer of the New Branson
Knitting Machines, Automatic Rihbers, Etc., No. 612 Arch
Street.— A branch of trade of a very meritorious character
in Philadelphia, is that of the manufacture and sale of
knitting machinery. In this connection special attention is
directed to the representative and reliable house of Mr. James L.
Branson, No. 612 Arch Street, manufacturer of the famous new
Branson knitting machines, automatic libbers, and automatic fancy
ribbers. This business was established In 1880 by Mr. J. C. Bran-
sou. who Is a thoroughly practical machinist and inventor, fully con-
versant with every detail and feature of knitting machinery and
the requirements of manufacturers and others. The factory,
which is fully supplied with special tools and machinery, is situated
on Race Street. The " Branson knitter" has met with unbounded
praise, wherever shown in used. It won the highest award at the
Centennial for "simplicity of construction, good workmanship and
fitness for purposes intended," and likewise at the American In-
stuiit--. New York City, for" its extremely simple construction."
This splendid knitting machine lias now been greatly improved,
and is presented to the trade and public for further favors, Asa
matter of fact, and in proof of the simplicity, durability, and
entire practicability of this machine, it may be stated, that they
ar.' now operated by boys ranging from the ayes of nine to fifteen
years, where they are required to make twenty-eight pairs of
meu - s socks in each day's work of seven hours. A common day's
work by an adult operator is from furty to sixty pairs of socks or
ladies' full hose of either cotton or wool. In the operation of th.-
niaculne the heel is made so that not a single stitch Is added bj
hand, and the toe with only two minutes' work with the m
TO] luce this result no complication is added to tl rdlnarj
tubular knitting machine, and in this operation no taking off or
putting on of the stitches is required, either in heel or toe. The
stitch is the same as made on the ordinary knitting needles", only
more even and peifcct. It. will knit any yarn that can be knit by
hand. Mr. Branson promptly fills orders at extremely low
prices, and hit, trade extends not only throughout the entire
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United States and Canada, but also to all parts of the world. The
proprietor was born in Indiana, but has resided in Philadelphia for
the last fourteen years, where he is highly esteemed by the com-
munity for his mechanical skill, enterprise and integrity. The
Chicago branch is located at No. 221 Fifth Avenue.
STEINMAN'S BONNET BLEACHEKY, No. 54 North Seventh
Street.— The business interests in North Seventh Street are a
singularly varied and highly important character. There is
scarcely an industrial pursuit that can be mentioned which
is not more or less conspicuously represented in the above named
locality, and on a scale of considerable magnitude. The bonnet
and hat bleachery trade is one of these interests, and it lias an
energetic and excellent representative in the person of Mr. George
W. Steinman, of No. 5-1 North Seventh. Street. This gentleman
was born in the city, and in the last two years of the civil war
served as a private in the ranks of the lS3d Union League Pennsyl-
vania Volunteer Infantry, and was one of the youngest soldlei 5 of
the regiment. Fie has had a long practical experience as a bonnet
and hat bleacher, and the business which lie now controls was
originally founded in 1880 by Mr. Henry Birch, whom hesucceeded
as proprietor in 1885. The premises occupied for the business are
commodious, and all the improvements that have been devisi .1 of
late years for securing greater efficiency and perfect! n in
ing operations, are In use here. From three to five exper!
hands are employed, and a specialty is made of the execution of
the finest class of work, for the straw hat and bonnet tl I
well as for private individuals. A large patron ige is drawn from
all parts of the city, and thorough satisf ictlon is guaranteed, while
the pi ices are as low as i, consistent with good work.
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THE INVESTMENT COMPANY, of Philadelphia, No. 310
Chestnut street.— Tlie city of Philadelphia has every reason
to be proud of its numerous wealthy bankiug and financial
corpor.itions, conducted as they are on such a thoroughly
sound and conservative basis. Their importance as a means of con-
tributing to develop the resources of not only Pennsylvania but.
of the country at large cannot be doubted, while their solvency and
rapidly increasing volume of business are guarantees of the pros-
perity of the financial and industrial interests of the city and state.
One of the most substantial and progressive financial corporations
of Philadelphia is the Investment Company, whose offices are cen-
trally located at No. 310 Chestnut Street. Tins company was duly
organized under the laws of Pennsylvania in 1686\vlth a paid up
capital of $-2,00o,0oo. In 18S7 its capital was increased to $4,000,000
full paid, and after paying regular dividends to stockholders
about $400,000 has been placeed to the credit of undivided
profits. Its career has been a very successful one highly
creditable to the conservative ability and prudence of its
managament. The Investment Company of Philadelphia is ably
officered, and its board of directors and advisory committee of
stockholders are more than usually prominent and popular in
financial and business circles. The list is as follows : William
Brockie, president; Henry C. Gibson, vice-president; Henry M.
Hoyt, Jr., treasurer; Ethelbert Watts, secretary. Board of di-
rectors: William Brockie, George S. Pepper, Marton McMichael,
Wharton Barker, Henry U. Gibson, T. Wistar Brown, Isaac H.
Clothier. Advisory committee of stockholders, William Potter,
George M. Troutman. William Pepper, II D., John G. Heading,
Joseph E. Gilliughain, Henry E. Smith, Craige Lippineott. John
Wanamaker, Hamilton pisston, Clayton French, William Wood,
Walter Garrett, John Harrison, Edward H. Coates, Conyers But-
ton. The company conducts a general banking business and al-
lows interest on cash deposits, subject to cheque, or on certificates.
It solicits the accounts of banks, bankers, corporations, firms and
individuals, and buys and sells bills of exchange, drawing on
Baring Bros. & Co., London ; Perier Freres et Cie, Paris; Mendels-
sohn & Co., Berlin; Hope & Co., Amsterdam-, and others. The In-
vestment Company also issues Baring Bros.& Co's, circular letters of
credit for travelers, available in all parts of the world. It like-
wise negotiates securities, railroad, state, municipal, etc.. under-
takes the registration and transfer of stocks and bonds payment
and collection of dividends, coupons and interest, and also acts
as financial agent for individuals, municipalities, railroad and
other corporations. The company also offers for sale first class
dividend paying investment securities, and guarantees entire sat-
isfaction to patrons. In fact it utilizes every modern system,
which in any way tends to benefit financial transactions, and ex-
tends to its customers every possible facility and convenience.
The company transacts a considerable amount of its Philadelphia
business through the First National Bank, Farmers' and Mechan-
ics' National Bank, the Philadelphia National Bank and the Cen-
tral National Bank of Philadelphia. The president, Mr. William
Brockie is a director of the Philadelphia National Bank, adirector
of the Lehigh Valley R. R. and president 'of the Maritime Ex-
change. Mr. H. C. Gibson, the vice president is a director of tiie
Fust National bank, and also of the Fidelty Trust Company. Mr.
H. M. Hoj t, Jr.. treasurer, and Mr. Ethelbert Watts, the secretary,
are able and honorable bank officers, eminently qualified for their
important positions. In conclusion we would add. that the In-
vestment Company of Philadelphia by a just and conservative
course has seemed a leading position among the solid and respon-
sible financial institutions of the United States, and fully merits
the entire confidence of the community.
INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL BANK OF PHILADELPHIA, No.
430 Chestnut Street.— The city of Philadelphia lias.every rea-
son to be proud of its numerous wealthy banking corpor-
ations, conducted as they are on so thoroughly sound
and conservative a basis. Their importance as a means of
contributing to develop the immense resources of not only
Pennsylvania, but of the country at large cannot be doubted,
while their solvency and rapidly increasing volume of business are
guarantees of the prosperity of the financial and Industrial Inter-
ests of the city anil state. Prominent anion.' the leading hanks of
Philadelphia, is the Independence National Bank, whose hanking
offices are centrally located at No. 430 Chestnut Street. This bank
was duly incorporated under the national banking laws in 1S£3,
and its career has been a very successful one, highly creditable to
the sound conservative judgment and executive ability displayed in
Its management. The paid up capital of the Independence National
Bank is 5500,000, winch has been further augmented by a surplus
and profits of $123,347.10. The bank conducts a general business,
and receives upon favorable terms the accounts of banks, bankers
corporations, merchants, manufacturers and others. It issues
sight drafts upon all the principal cities and points in the United
States, grants letters of credit, makes telegraphic transfers of
money, negotiates and collects bills of exchange, discounts first
class commercial paper, etc. The bank makes a specialty of col-
lections and prompt remittance of amounts received at a minimum
of cost. The management is progressive, and neglects no point of
efficiency demanded by modern commercial practice, and at the
same time carefully guards the interests of its depositors, scrupu-
lously protecting them against possibility of risk. The bank is
ably officered, and its directors are more than usually popular and
esteemed in financial circles. The list is as follows: R. L. Austin,
president; George W. Blabon, vice president; Theo. E. Wteder-
sheim, cashier. Directors: Charles Lennig, of Charles LennigConi-
pany, (limited.) chemicals: George W. Blabon, or George W. Bla-
bon & Co , oil cloth manufacturers; Jacob G. DeTurck, of Brown,
DeTurck & .Co., wholesale upholstery goods: William B. Scott, of
John Scott & Snns. coal miners and shippers; Philip Jagode, of
David Scull & Co., wool.mercbants ; Simon B. Fleisher, of S. B. & B
W. Fleisher, manufacturers of* yarns and woolens ; George Fales
Baker, M. D. ; John Sailer, of Sailer A: Stevenson, bankers; James
F. Sullivan, of Sullivan Bros., wholesale notions; Charles H. Dun-
gan, of Bowen, Dungnn & Co., wholesale millinery goods; George
W. Bremer, of Lewis Bremer's Sons, wholesale tobaccos: Charles
J. Harrah, Jr., vice president Midvale steel works, and K. L.
Austin, the president. The statement Issued. January 31, 18S9,
shows the affairs of the Bank to be in a highly satisfactory and sub-
stantial condition. The principal correspondents of the bank
are the Chemical National Bank, N. Y. ; National Bank of the
Republic, N. Y. ; Suffolk National Bank, Boston ; National Bank of
Illinois, Chicago; First National Bank, San Francisco; Union
National Bank, New Orleans.
MILTON' PHILLIP.S, Wholesale Manufacturer of La.
Misses' and Children's Fine Shoes, Slippers. Ties,
No. 410 Arch Street.— The history of the progress
ILTON' PHILLIP.S, Wholesale Manufacturer of Ladies',
es, Etc.,
ress and
development of the shoe manufacturing interests during
the past half a century, has few parallels. This branch of trade
has grown to vast magnitude, while the improvements effected in
the goods produced has.been equally worthy of note, especially so
in regard to fine female foot-wear. In this connection special
mention ought here be made of the productions of Milton Phillips,
wholesale manufacturer of ladies', misses' and children's shoes"
slippers, etc., No. 410 Arch Street, which have secured an endur-
ing hold on popular favor all over the country owing to the uni-
formly high standard of excellence at which the same are main-
tained. The goods manufactured by Mr. Phillips are noted for
their general merit, being made of the best, carefully selected
material, and by expert workmen, while in the matterof neatness
of design, shape and comfort they are conceded to be the ne plus
ultra in female and children's fine toot-wear. This widely known
and nourishing concern, which is one of the oldest and leading
enterprises of the kind in the city or state, was established some
thirty-seven odd years ago by Cyrus Phillips (father of the present
proprietor), who conducted the business alone up to ISfis, when he
took into partnership his son Milton Phillips, who about eight
years since assumed sole control. The factory and salesroom
occupy three commodious floors, and are completely equipped with
all needed facilities, while from forty to fifty hands are employed.
The productions include ladies', misses' and children's fine hand
and machine-sewed shoes, slippers, tics, etc., in all sizes, widths,
styles and designs, of which an extensive assortment is always
carried in stock ; and the trade of the house, extends through-
out the United States. Mr. Phillips, who is a gentleman in
the prime of life and a native of this city, is a man of energy
and business ability, as well as practical skill and experience, and
is thoroughly conversant with the wants of the trade.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
13C
ROBERTS, TAYLOR & CO., Manufacturers of W. D. Roberl
Sr's., Hard and Long Wearing, Fire and Water Proof
Paints. Celebrated Blackboards, Et«:., No. 139 North Sixth
Street.— A representative and widely known house ex-
tensively engaged in the manufacture of hard and long wearing
lire and water proof paints and black boards, etc., Is that ol
Messrs. Roberts, Taylor & Co., whose office, salesrooms, etc., are
located at No. 139 Xorth Sixth Street This business was estab-
lished sixteen years ago by Mr. W. P. Roberts, Si'., who deserves
great credit lor his perseverance and industry in building up a
business without any capital and with only part of the house
that he was living in to du his manufacturing, soliciting
orders through the day and making up the goods at night. As
busluess increased tie rented larger space, until some time ago he
associated himself with .Mr. Win. E. D. Taylor. They now occupy
a large building, three large floors of considerable depth, located
at No. 1SU North Sixth Street, and have built up a liberal and
permanent patronage in all sections of the United States from
Mexico to Canada and as tar west as California. The firm make
a specialty of manufacturing W. D. Roberts, Si's, hard and
long wealing, hie and watei pioof paints, also W. D. Roberts,
Sr's . improved black boards and. surface slating. Their marvelous
paint when iipplied to metals, stone, brick or wood immediately
Solidifies and becomes as hard as iron and it forms a coating,
which is not affected by fire or water, and remains, therefore,
unaltered under all the vicissitudes of the weather. Brick, wood,
paper, etc., when painted with their water proof paint and placed
in water for months will not absorb a drop of water and the
fire proof paint is not affected by a flame of tire or red lint coals.
Their unequaled roofing paint is guaranteed for ten years and
some remarkable tests are made with it. Take a piece of tin
coated on one side with their celebrated roofing paint and tic
otl'.er side with other nest roofing paint and hold it over a flame of
fire (their paint in the lire) and then pur it into water, it will be
seen, that the heat going through their paint and the tin, will
blister and burn off the other paint, while their paint will be
found as good as at first, showing that the sun. heat or cold will
hav.' no effect on it. These splendid paints penetrate into the finest
pores of all materials to which they are applied, whether brick, stone
canvas or wood. They exclude dampness, and resist the action of
fire or water, salt air, acids, gases, vapor or steam. The firm
guarantee them for five years and promptly supply the trade with
the paint, which his a remarkable covering capacity, ready foi
use. The linn's black-boards and slated surface have a reputa
tation superioi to anything ever offered, owing to the finish being
such as will admit of a flue, sharp, clear mark being made with
either chalk or slate pencil, and likewise with the additional
advantage over allother makes, that the surface will stand the
u^" of sponge and water. These blackboards, some in use ovei
fifteen years, were, on their own merits, without personal repre-
sentation, award ■ I the first premium over three competing
makes at the Pennsylvania Stat Fair, I8S5 and 1S86. The firm
take contracts for coating new and re-coaling old walls and
boards in school houses, colleges, etc. They have executed large
contracts for their special proc tss in tic Philadelphia boys' high
s.h, ni and other largest .ml best institutions in and near Phila
delphia. also have bonafide testimonials from many of the largi t
institutions as well as from largest jobbers in these goods. The
bulletin boards at tin- •• Times " office, Eighth and Chestnut Streets
and In front of the " Evei n Bulletin, SOTChestnul Street, were
in ido by this linn, and li II along felt want over the Old troubh
and unsatisfactory papei pasting. Messrs Roberts & Taylor are
highly esteemed by the community toi their enterprise, b ■
capacity and integrity and honest liberal dealings, and their pros-
pects in the near future are of the most favorable character. Their
catalogue which is unusually interesting and instructive will be
mailed on application.
JOHN B. MORLEY <£ CO., Custom Tailors, Eighth and Chest-
nut Streets. -The hading and largest custom tailoring
establishment in Philadelphia is that of Messrs. John B.
Morley & Co., whose premises are so centrally and prom-
inently located at the corner of Eighth and i liestnut Streets. The
busiuess was founded on February 17th, JS77, by Messrs. Ceo. A.
Castor & Co., Mr. .1. B. Morley being Mi. Castor's co-partner.
New methods, marked enterprise, exquisite .taste and good judg-
ment in selection of cloths and woolens, coupl»d with fashionable
tailoring done at lowest prices, speedllj secured to the firm an
enormous and growing patronage. Eventually Mr. Castor's Im-
mense stores in New York and Boston requiring all his time, he
retired, and Mr. Morley has since ably and successfully carried on
the business, and his facilities wereso taxed in the first store occu-
pied, that he added on the corner store in 1880, thus securing
premises. 43 by inn feet, elaborately fitted up withall con venien les,
and decidedly the most spacious and attractive custom tailoring
emporium in the city. The upper floors of the building, four
stories in height, are devoted to the making of the garments, as
measured to order below. Some idea of the magnitude of the busi-
ness done may be gathered, when we state that on an average in
the busy seasons from 300 to 400 journeymen tailors are employed.
Mr. Morley was born in New York, and has been iu business off
and on in Philadelphia for the prist 24 years, and is a recognized
authority and expert. Fashionable tailoring is here conducted
upon correct principles. Mr. Morley imports and offers to his cus-
tomers only the finest goods (in the piece). He is always the lust
with the new styles, and new seasons' offerings, and displays all
the latest novelties in patterns, shades and texture;,-. The best
classes of Philadelphia society secure their garments here. Each
figure is made a study so as to best meet its contour, and to secure
graceful, easy fitting garments, gratifying the wearer, both as to
style and marked durability. The prices, perfection and quality
considered, cannot be duplicated elsewhere, and the largest busi-
ness of the kind in the city is being conducted here on the sound
basis of efficiency, integrity and equity. Mr. Morley i-. a popular
businessman, who has ever retained the confidence of leading
commercial circles, and is one of America's leading representatii es
of the highest advances in the merchant tailors' art.
BENTON & BKOTHEK, Gold Pen Manufacturers, No. 628
Chestnut Street.— It was away back iu lSO'i that Messrs. Ben-
ton & Brother laid the foundations of the gold pen manu-
facturing concern, at No 109 Chestnut Street, and later
removed to No. 62S Chestnut Street, which has ever since been
conducted In their name. The founders were Messrs. C. C. and
William Benton, both of whom are dead. In IS58 the business
passed into the hands of Mr. L. J. Garrett, who conducted il until
his death in 1874 .sue'.' then it has been continued bj Ills widow,
Mrs. L. J. Garrett, who is aided in the management of the eater-
prise by skilled and experienced workmen. Commodious pn
Are occupied, and gold pens of all kinds arc made to order or
repaired. This house has gained a widespread popularity for the
uniform excellence of its gold pens, and from the outset the
utmost perfection of workmanship has been aimed at. The manu-
facturing department i- equipped with the latest improved and
perfected labor-saving machinery iu existence In this trade, and
none but the most skillful and progressive workmen tin employed.
The leading bankers, brokers, merchants and insurance men all
join in expressing their high opinion as to the merits and perma-
nent usefulness of the gold pens sent out from this establishment.
The house also manufactures fountain and sfylog/aphic pi
a full line of novelty pencils in solid gold, plated, ivory, pearl, sil
ver, rubber and celluloid mountings. A full and complete stock
of pens, stylographic pens, pencils. ol ail makes >■ c instantly kept
on hand, gold and f llutaln ; ns being made a specialty of.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA
t El:, smith & BRO., Vessel Owners and Shipping Agents, No.
7 Market street— An important feature of the commercial
\J activity and enterprise (or "which Philadelphia has always
been credited, and one which has home a prominent pai t in
rearing its vast business, wealth anil prosperity, is its multifarious
shipping interests. Of the many individuals ami firm-, who have
been instrumental in buildipg up ami fostering the maritime bush
ness that has been the stepping stone to the city's greatness, no
one house has done more or been more active than the great ship
ping firm of Jer. Smith & Bro., whose commodious and busy offices
and exchange are located at Mo. 7 Market Street, in the heart of the
shipping trade of the city. The business which is so ably repre-
sented by this active and responsible firm was established in 1S.3S,
by Mr. Jeremiah Smith. In 1S61 the present firm, consisting of
Messrs. Jeremiah and Brauklin Smith, took the business, and have
since conducted it. The firm not only own andcontiol thirty-three
vessels, which are in active trade with ports in all parts of the
civilized world, but they represent, as agents, nearly seventy ves-
sels, whose traffic carries them over every sea and to every land.
The Atlantic coasting trade is a feature of the business of this firm
that has been specially fostered and grown to be of the greatest
importance, under their executive care. The firm leceive from all
points, and give special attention to their transportation with
every detail to safety and promptness. The vessels owned and
controlled by Messrs. Jer. Smith d: Bro.. are of various tonnage,
and in charge of able and trustworthy seamen whose long experi-
ence fit them for the responsible trusts they assume. To judge of
the enormity of the business conducted by this firm, it is but ne-
cessary to say that they auuually pay the vessel owners, whose
business they transact, over S15u,00(l for freights. For insurance
and premiums on their own vessels, they pay about Si3,000 per
annum. Mr. Jer. Smith, the senior member of the firm and foun-
der of the business, is one or the pioneer vesselmen of the city.
He was born at Cape May County. N. J., in 1832, and went to sea at
the early age of fifteen years. Three years later his ability as a
seaman was rewarded by his promotion to the responsible position
of captain of the .schooner ' Lexington," then engaged in the
coasting trade between Virginia and the New England states.
At the age of twenty. Mr. Smith gave up the sea and engaged as
clerk at the Ridgeway House in this city, which position he held
until lSi*. when he founded the business which is to-day a monu-
ment to his foresight, ability and enterprise. In commercial in-
terests and fiduciary trusts. Mr. Smith has been and is prominent.
Siuce 1872 he has been a director of the Camden Safe Deposit and
Trust Company, and for the past twenty years he has held the
position of treasurer of the Vessel Owners' and Captains' Association
of which he has long been an active and valued member. The
name of Jeremiah Smith for a long time was among the directors
of the Marine Insurance Company. Mr. Smith is fifty-seven years
of age and resides at Camden, N. J. Mr. Franklin Smith was born
hi Cape May County, N. J., but has been a resident of the Quaker
city for the past thirty-two years. He is a director of the Vessel
Owners' and Captains' Association and is prominently identified in
commercial anil financial matters. Both gentlemen are highly re-
garded in business circles for their ability and sterling integrity
and well deserve the success they have attained aud merit the re-
gard in which they are held.
RUDOLPH M. HUNTER. M. E., No. 926 Walnut-Street. -The
established business of Mr. Rudolph M. Hunter, M, E , is
well worthy of a notice in this book, not only because of
the valuable assistance he gives to large numbers of Phila-
delphians and concerns throughout the United States and Europe,
but also because of his reputation as an inventor aud his estab-
lishment of nianufactiu ing concerns within our state, based upon
his own inventions. Mr. Hunter's offices comprise the first ami
third floors of the commodious building, No. <J26 Walnut Street.
Philadelphia. and part of the first floor of No. T,~ Broadway, N ■■w
York city. He has agents in Washington and every country on
the globe, to give attention to his foreign business. His specialty
is patents in every branch, from pel feeting incomplete inventions,
securing patents, designing and building the machines, carrying
on sui's for infringement in the courts, ami giving expert opinions
and evideuce, on patents anil all scientific subjects. In connec-
tion with his extensive business h3 •■las'eeently organ i/c da branch
of his business which is known as The Philadelphia Draughting
Bureau, with which he has identified Messrs. Henry Driuy and D.
S. Williams, two well known and skilled draughtsmen. This
branch is located at No. 926 Walnut Street, Philadelphia aud does
any and all kinds of draughting, designing, models, copying and
reproductions, and is supplied with a full Corps of assistants
Among the numerous commercial businesses- of this common-
wealth organized on Mr. Hunter's inventions may be mentioned
the well known Hunter Electric Company, now known as
The Eleetiie Car Company of America, whose electric cars have
been so frequently seen in our streets. The extensive works of
the company are at Twenty-third Street and Washington Avenue.
The president of this corporation is Win. Wharton, Jr., Esq., the well
known street railroad builder, the treasurer is the widely known
financial gentleman, Mr. Wharton Barker. This company is
based on Mr. Hunter's numerous inventions in electric railways
which are fundamental, and aggregating we are informed, many
hundreds. This company is now equipping among others the
Lehigh Ave. railway as an electric railway. Another company which
he organized on his inventions is the Model Manufacturing Com-
pany, whose works are at the corner of Huntingdon and Hancock
Streets, the line of goods followed being hardware specialties,
such as made by the Enterprise Manufacturing Company. He is
also the inventor of the secondary generator system of electric
lighting, commonly known as the Westinghouse system, the West-
inghouse Electric Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., having secured his
patent to support their claim to the exclusive right to use the
invention. Many other" companies are actively working, aud
others are now forming under his inventions. He has been since
1878 largely identified with the gas interests in various parts of the
country as an expert jmd is a promoter of fuel gas for cities. He
is well known in all the extensive litigations in cable railways
which have been carried on all over the country, having. been the
expert in eveiy suit in this science which has taken place in the
United States. His varied and extensive experience makes his
assistance of peculiar advantage to corporations working under or
based on patents. These are but a few of the branches of his pro-
fession which he is daily carrying on. It might not be outof place
to remark that this gentleman started business in Philadelphia
in 187S, having inoved from Chicago, and has built up his wide
spread reputation since that time.
DYE & DATESMAN, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, No. 706
Chestnut Street, and No. .100 West Tulpohocken Street. Ger-
niantow n.— The profession of a civil engineer and surveyor
is one of great responsibility, requiring superior ability,
coupled with long practical experience. Prominent among the
representative and reliable civil engineering firms of Philadelphia, '
is that of Messrs. Dye & Datesman, whose offices are located at No.
706 Chestnut Street and No. 100 West Tulpohocken Street, German-
town. Mr. John H. Dye, the senior partner, commenced the prac-
tice of his profession thirty-nine years ago in Philadelphia and
eventually on March 1st., 18SS, admitted Mr. Geo. E. Datesman into
partnership. Both partners are able and expert civil engineers
and surveyors, fully conversant with every detail and feature of
this valuable profession. They undertake*proinptly and carefully
topographical aud plain surveys and plans of cities, towns, villages
and farms, also measurements of grading, brick and stone work.
The firm give particular attention to the sub-division of large
properties into building lots aud ot jury plans in road and other
cases. The fidelity and accuracy manifested by this responsible
firm has been generally recognized, and they have been entrusted
with some of the most important public and private work, that
has been carried out in Philadelphia and its vicinity during recent
years. Mr. J. H. Dye was appointed in the city survey department
iu 1H56, and continued in that department till June 1SS7. He
organized the registry bureau, and had the supervision of all the
plans of Philadelphia during that period, though he likewise
attended to private practice. Mr. Dye is superintendent of the
Commonwealth Title Insurance and Trust Company. Mr. Dates-
man is a giaduate of Lafayette college ami has had six years sub-
sequent experience in the practice of his profession, during three
of which he was connected with the department of surveys. Both
Messrs. Dye and Datesman are popular members of the Engineers'
Club pud of various scientific societies.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
L37
CLIFTON ikon COMPANY, Works, Ironaton, Ala., Fred-
erick Prim.', Esq., Presideuti Office. So. 22! >i.nt!i linn!
Street.— The development of the southern Iron manufactur-
ing industry Is developing .it a rapid rate, and it is evident
that with decreased expenses and the superior quality of native
ores, coke, etc., ami with the improved scientific process ol pro-
duction now being introduced, that with the South rests the
supremacy of the American iron trade in the near future. A not-
able instance ol progressive enterprise is . i tl ■ ■ i ■ i .- . l by the Clifton
Iron Company, which was duly organized ami incorporated under
the laws of Alabama in 1S81, with a paid up capital ol J500.000. The
company has met with remarkable success in the manufacture ol
the finest grade of pure charcoal iron, specially adapted for car
wheels and wrought iron work requiring the highest tensile
strength. The works at Irouaton comprise two modern built
blast furnaces of a capacity of one hundred tons a day ; they are
run under the skilful supervision of Mr. Stephen X. Noble, the
Companys Superintendent, who resides in Irouaton. The com-
pany is one of the best supplied for economical work in the
United States, having its own ore mines and timber lands, making
its own charcoal, and generally securing to its customers a grade
of charcoal iron impossible to obtain elsewhere, price and quality
considered. Mr. Prime, the president, is a well known Pennsyl-
vania capitalist, interested for many years in the coal and iron
trade, and under whose able and enterprising guidance the pros-
perity of the company is assured, and under his management an
ever widening field of consumption attends the production of its
already so famous brand of charcoal iron. The President's office
in this city is at No, 222 Soutli Third Street, where samples of its
product can be inspected.
HJ. BLAUVELT, Wholesale Lumber, No. 119 South Fourth
Street, Forrest Building.— The lumber interests of Phila-
delphia and environs, constitute, as it need scarcely be
stated, a department of industrial and commercial
activity of surpassing importance. The vast amount of capital
invested, the extent of its proportions, and the numbers to whom
the trade affords employment in all its branches, place it at once
among the chief industries of the city to-day. The wholesale com-
mission business in lumber forms one of its most valuable depart-
ments of usefulness, and a leading representative and wholesale
dealer engaged in this line is Mr. H. J. Blauvelt. whose office is
eligibly located at No. 119 South Fourth Street. Mr. Blauvelt has
been established for the past thirteen years, and has long been
recognized as a practical authority on all questions connected
with the lumber trad'-, and none in the city sustain a higher repu-
tation for honorable dealing, as few, if any, receive so large a
measure of public favor. He carries ou general operations as a
wholesale and commission merchant in lumber of white piue and
hardwood, supplying the same to retail dealers in car load lots.
His connections with the leading sources of production are of the
most influential character. He controls the product of several
western concerns which he has shipped to his patrons direct
from the mills, all orders being filled upon the most satisfactory
term-. The trade supplied by him extends throughout Pennsyl-
vania New Jersey and Delaware. Mr. Blauvelt is a native of
New Yoik, is known in business circle* as a man of marked ability
and worth, and he enjoys a deservedly high standing in the com-
mercial world.
WILLIAM H. LAUBACH, Jr., Apothecary, No. 1600 Chest-
nut Street.— Among the popular pharmacies on West
Chestnut Street, that of Mr. William H. Lauhach, Jr., is
unquestionably one of the best equipped and most
attractive on that fashionable thoroughfare. It is located at the
southwest corner of Sixteenth Street, and presents a front of 20
with a depth of SO leet. The interior arrangements are in perfect
keeping with the character of the business, the fixtures are of
modern design and the show cases and handsome ornamental soda
fountain and general appointments for business purposes and con:
venience aie all that could be desired. Mr. Laubach. who,
although a young man, has had considerable practical expel ii nee
a* an apothecary, and being familiar with drugs and med
keeps on sale and u<-3 only such a- an- .if niaxii mill strength and
purity. He is a regular graduate of the Philadelphia Col geol
Pharmacy, and compounds and dl i diem."- with rare
skill and exactitude. Three competent assistai uployed
in the stoie, and every care and attention is given to the ] if 5.
Besides the usual line of ding* and medicines a special feature Is
made oi all the standard pharmaceutical and proprietary prepara-
tions, and a nunib.'i or special compounds prepared in the laboi 1
tory are In the store, and also toilet requisites of eveiy description
of both foreign and home production. A native of Lehigh County,
Mr. Laubach, who has resided in this city many years, is widely
and popularly known in professional Circles. He lias been estab-
lished in his present location about a year, and that his skill and
efforts to mc't the demands of the public are appreciate.!, is show u
by the substantial patronage he enjoys. He conducts his estab
llshment according to modern ideas, and everything about it
betokens thorough system and good practical management.
JT. JACKSON & CO.. Real Estate Brokers, No. 7:1 Walnut
Street.— There are none among Philadelphia's leading
, real estate brokers that are better known or eujoy a larger
measure of public confidence than J. T. Jackson & Co., whose
well ordered offices are located at No. 711 Walnut Street. This
popular and responsible firm was established in 1875, and during
the fourteen years of its existence has been, by thoroughly honor-
able methods, steadily pushing its way to the frout, building up an
excellent clientele -throughout the city and vicinity. A general
real estate business is transacted ; including the purchase, sab- and
transfer of city and suburban property of every description on
commision, personal attention being given also to the collection of
reuts and interests, while estates are taken in charge and Judici-
ously managed. Mortgages are negotiated likewise, and loans
made on approved collateral security, while Investments are
desirably placed, realty appraised for Intending purchasers and
insurance effected in first class lira companies: in short, every-
thing properly pertaining to real estate and kindred transactions
is attended to in the most reliable and satisfactory manner. Mr.
Jackson, who is now the sole proprietor, having dissolved partner-
ship two years ago, is a gentleman in the prime of life, and a
native of Chester County. Pa. He Is a man of energy, sagacity ami
thorough experience in this line, as well as entire probity in his
business relations, and is an active, well known member of the
Eeal Estate Exchange. He is vice president of the Central Savings
Fund Trust and Safe Deposit Company, also a director of the Key-
stone Bank and of the California Mortgage Company, and is
connected with several other large financial institutions and is
highly esteemed as an able financier and business man.
WJI. H. PERPICNAN, Merchaut Tailor, No. 612 Chestnut
Street.— There is no more popular or successful mer-
chant tailoring establishment in the city than that
located at No. 612 Chestnut Street, and now conducted
by Mr. William H Perpignan. This establishment was founded
thirty years ago by Mr. J. Henry Ehrlicher, who. in 1878failed,aud
the business was theu purchased by Mr. Perpignan, who had been
in Mr. Ehrlieher's service as cutter for some years. The business,
however, was continued in the name of Mr. Ehrlicher and under
his management until 1S88, when Mr. Ehrlieher's services were
dispensed w ith, and Mr. Perpignan assumed sole control of the busi-
ness and in his own name. He is a practical tailor and artistic
cutter of long experience. His business premises are spacious in
size, eligibly locatedfor trade purposes, and perfectin convenience
for display, inspection and sale. The salesroom has a width of
25 feet and a depth of 100 feet, and here is exhibited one of the
finest stocks of cloths and trimmings ever brought to this city,
the very best sources of America and European production con-
tributing to its wealth, it is complete in material, design and
novelty, and gives the limit of manufacture in high class goods.
Mr. Perpignan devotes his timeand talents to fine custom work only,
and the garments produced here are simply perfection in style,
fit and ai tistic workmanship. To be found ami nianent
customers are many of Philadelphia's best dressed citizens, gen-
tlemen old and young, who understand the merits of a ftrsl
tailor, and who find in Mi. c establishment not only a
line "f goods that is at all tinu s superior, but a plac ■ v '
general make up, fit and trimming of a garment Isanmti ;r of care-
ful consideration and study.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
WRIGHT BROS., &Co., Manufacturers of Umbrellas aud
Parasols, Nos. 322, 324 aud 326 Market Street.— The
representative and most noted house in the United
States extensively engaged in the manufacture of
umbrellas and parasols, is that of Messrs. Wright Eros., & Co.,
whose office and warehouse are located at Nos. 322 to 326
Market Street. Tin successful industry was established In 1816
by Wright & Brother. The present co-partners. Messrs. Edmund
aud Joseph Wright, Chas S. Howe, Harris Filson and Geo.
T. Moxey, bring great practical experience to bear, coupled with
an intimate knowledge of every detail of this important indus-
try, and the requirements of the trade and a critical public. The
firm's factories which are situated at Nos. 6, 8. lo, 12, H, 25 and 27
Hudson Street, back of their Market Street store, are the larg-
est and best equipped of their kind in the world, and furnish
constant employment to 500 skilled operatives. Messrs. Wright
established in 1357 and has already achieved a high position in the
trade throughout the country by reason of the superiority of their
productions and their general excellence and uniform reliability,
besides the liberal and honorable treatment of all patrons dealing
with the house. They occupy three floors of a building 25x125 feet
in size, two floors of which are occupied as a factory and one large
floor contains a heavy stock of samples and which is used as a
salesroom. The factory is equipped with all the latest improved
machinery and appliances and employment is given to fifty expert
and skilled hands". A department for custom work where they
manufacture fine walking shoes for their customers has been
added. The output consists of fine goods exclusively, which are
unexcelled for quality, fine finish, easy fit aud thorough durability, .
and are unsurpassed by any other in the market. All work is
done either by hand or machinery as ordered by patrons, a speci-
alty being made of mens' fine hand sewed shoes. Messrs. Harkin
Bros.. & Co.. manufacture in vastquantities umbrellas andparasols
of every description. Their new designs and novelties embody
every modern improvement and device, including the important
features of strength and lightness, combined with thorough relia-
bility of texture in ail the coverings used, while their splendid
umbrellas are not only waterproof but are warranted fast colors.
The frames, stuffs, etc., are all of the best materials, manufactured
with special reference to durability. In fact. I he umbrellas and
parasols manufactured by Messrs. Wright Bros., & &o., are abso-
lutely unrivalled for quality, strength, finish and general excel-
lence, ami have no superiors in the American or European markets,
while the prices quoted in all cases are as low, as those of any
other contemporary house in the trade. In their fine establish
meat on Market Street is always displayed the largest and choic-
est assortment of umbrellas and parasols to be found in the
market. This stock is alike complete for city and country trade
and their goods are now kept for sale by all the leading dry
goods houses aud furnishing goods dealers throughout the
entire United States. Special mention should be made of their
patent adjustable umbrella tie, which recommends itself at a
glance to every one using an umbrella. It is readily adjusted and
made shorter or longer in an instant. The trouble with the ordi-
nary umbrella tie, caused by its stretching too long after a few
weeks use, or tearing silk by being too tight, is avoided by tiding
Wright's silk '• Derby" mohair or "Perfection" fast black gingham
umbrellas, all of which have their patent adjustable tie. The
fine employ twenty-five traveling salesmen, and have branches
in New York at.No. 450 Broadway, in Boston at Nos. 6'^ and 65 Essex
Street, and in Chicago at Nos. 191, 196 and 1P8 Fifth Avenue.
Messrs. Edmund and Joseph Wright, C. 8. Howe and G. T.
Moxey, are natives of Philadelphia, while Mr. H. Filsou was
b. in in New York. Mr. Joseph Wright is a director of the Girard
National Bank, the United security Life Insurance and Trust Com-
pany, also of the Union Trust Company of Philadelphia. Having
thus briefly sketched the facilities of this reliable house, it only
remains to be added, that its business has ever been conducted on
Hi- enduring principles of equity, and relations once entered into
with it, are certain to become not only pleasant torthe time being,
but profitable and permanent.
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and C'hil. liens' Fine Shoes, No. 59 South Fourth
-Perfection seems to be rapidly approaching in every
of manufacture; but nowhere is this most clearly
the advancement which has been made within the
in boots and shoes. A prominent and valued factor
nient of skilled industry and one that might t< said
ed into success from the start is the enterprising and
>use of Messrs. Harkin & Becker, manufacturers of
youths', misses' and cliilrtrens' fine shoes, at No. 59
Street, corner of chestnut Street. The house was
& Becker are young men of sixteen years practical experience in
the business aud are expert judges of leather and allow nothing
but the best materials to enter into the composition of their pro-
duct, which is meeting with great favor with dealers on account of
their salability and merit of both workmanship and finish. The
individual members of the firm are Messrs. A. P. Harkin and C. J.
Becker. Mr. Harkin is a native of New York State and has resided
in Philadelphia for over seven years, and Mr. Becker is a native
of this city. They are both experienced and accomplished manu-
facturers and, thoroughly enterprising, and are reliable business
men with whom it is always pleasant and profitable to deal.
GEO. De B. KEIM, & Co., Manufacturers of Horse B'ankets
Carriage Robes, Etc.. Nos. 610 and 612 Market Street.— The
elements of commercial success are seldom found in
happier combination than in the case' of the firm of
Messrs. Geo. l)e R. Keim & Co.. of this city— who have se-
cured for the goods manufactured and dealt in by this house such
celebrity coupled with a trade of great and growing magnitude.
Perceiving an opening in the line of better and cheaper grades of
horse blankets and carriage robes, this firm, thirty years ago,
began their manufacture under -the above linn name. By their
energy, sound judgment, and honorable dealing the firm speedily
secured the recognition afid patronage of the best class of the trade
throughout the United States, and once introduced into any sec-
tion, their horse blankets, carriage robes, saddlery, carriage and
wagon hardware rapidly enlarged their sales strictly on their mer-
its. The substantial inducements offered by Ihem both as to juice
and quality had their natural result and the firm are now the
leading representative in Philadelphia in this line of trade. They
manufacture horse blankets and carriage robe-, very extensively,
of all weights and grades adapted toe very class of trade throughout
the United states. Quality has ever been the fiist consideration of
this honorable old house. They have introduced the most popular
original shades and patterns in robes, and the attractive array of
these goods to be seen in their immense establishment, is sufficient
evidence of their taste. They also import and deal heavily in all
kinds of saddlery, carriage and wagon hardware, riding saddles.
harness, and everything used on these lines in iron or steel, and ali
bearing the famous brands of European and American manufac-
ture, aud the best in their line. The premises occupied, consist of
a spacious five-story and basement building. Nos. 610 and 612
Market Street. This firm are recognized authorities in everything.
appertaining to this branch of trade. In the factory all appliances
and facilities are secured, including steam power aiuialarge num-
ber of hands are engaged In manufacturing carriage robes, horse
blankets, etc. The trade extends throughout the United States.
and is steadily increasing. The firm is a type of Philadelphia's
enterprising and honorable business men, to whom is so largely
dne the capacity and ability which permanently retains to this
section its due share of national trade supremacy.
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NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSI RANCECOMPANY
of Loudon ami Edinburgh; Philadelphia. Office, No in
Walnut Street. Thos. ('. Foster, Resident Secretary -Fire
insurance companies must always take a prominent place,
as institutions practical and indispensable to the present state of.
civilization, and indeed the protection they afford, furnishes the
foundation for business undertakings. The leading American and
British tire Insurance corporations, generally place their Interests
in the care of gentlemen, who have seemed by yearn ol experience
and practice honorable reputations intheirprofession. Prominent
among the British companies, having a branch office in the city of
Philadelphia, is the .North British i Mercantile Insurance
Company of London and Edinburgh, which Is well known
as one of the largest, strongest, and best managed Pie Insurance
corporations in the world. Mr. Thomas C. Foster, is the
resident secretary of this reliable corporation, and is enabled
not only to offer superior inducements in liberally drawn policies,
which give the assured all needed protection and the lowest possi-
ble rates, but likewise to guarantee an equitable and prompt
adjustment and payment of all losses that may occur. Mr. Foster
has had many years' experience as an underwriter, and his knowl-
edge and judgment as to fire insurance matters are such, as to
make this company's office a very desirable one witli which to
place one's insurance. The business of the North British & Mer-
cantile Insurance Company has steadily increased with each suc-
ceeding year until to-day it occupies a prominent position in the
United States, and by honorable methods has secured the entire
confidence of the business public. The following statement, Jan-
uary 1st, I8S9, shows Its affairs to be in a most substantial and
flourishing condition: United States Branch Statement, Cash
Assets. United states Bunds, $1,012,605.00; first mortgage rail-
road bonds, 31,725,420.00; Del. & Hudson Canal Company's bonds
(tii st mortgage.) SS6.010.00; New York City and County bonds, $69,
159.00; City of Boston, registered stock, 887,200.00; State bonds,
(49,872.00; rash with bankers and. in office, $112,95916; agency
balances in course of transmission. $237,070.93; interest due and
accrued, $53,086.00; Other admitted assets, $9,151.67; total assets,
$3,172(613.76. Liabilities. Reserve for unearned premiums, Sl.-
443.475.61; reserve for unpaid losses, $168,651.72; all other liabili-
ties. 53.lil.4J; net surplus. Sl.si7,844.7.S: total liabilities. $3,472,-
613.76. Total income in 1888, $2,052,537.22; total expenditures in
188S, $1,845,675.95; income over expenditures, 8206.f61.26. New
York board of management: Solon Humphreys, Esq., (E. D. Mor-
gan ,t Co.) chairman.: J. J. Astor, Esq.; n. W. Barnes, Esq. ; Chas.
H. Coster, Esq., (Drexel, Morgan & Co.); David Dows, Jr., Esq.,
(David Dows, Jr. & Co.!;. Jacob Wendell, Esq., (Jacob Wendell &
Co.) : Chas Ezra White, Esq. ; Sam. P. Blagden, manager. ; Win. A.
Francis, assistant manager; Rnbt. H. VVass, general agent; H.
M. Jackson, secretarj .
PART/KICK & CARTER, Manufacturers and dealers in Elec-
trical Supplies. Etc., No. ill South Second Street— The pro-
gress made in recent years in the applied branches of electri-
cal science is marvellous. In every department there has been
uniform and constant progress, and one of the most noted and re-
presentative houses in Philadelphia extensively engaged in this
valuable industry, is that of Messrs. Partrick & Career, mauu
facturers and dealers in electrical supplies, whose office, sales-
rooms and factoryare located at No. 114 South Second Street. This
extensive business was establish! d in 1867 by Mr. J. Partrick, who
eventually admitted Mr. Franklin L. Carter iuto partnership. In
ISS4 m,. Partrick died, when Messrs. Charles M. and E. Ward
Wilkins became partners, the business however, being still con-
ducted mid. i tin- old firm name of •• Partrick & Carter." The
premises occupied comprise a spacious five-story building, hilly
equipped with tie- latest improved special machinery and appli-
ances, necessary for the sucessful conduct of this steadily increas-
ing business. Here fifty skilled workmen are employed, and the
machinery is driven by steam power. Messrs. Partrick & Carter
manufacture largely telegraph, telephone and electric light sup-
plies electro medical apparatus, electro platers' supplies, testing
and experimental apparatus, and every description of general
electrical goods and specialties. Their annunciators, electric
bells, etc., are of the best possible workmanship and materials, and
possess points of superiority, that place them far in advaureof
the productions of other luanufactnrers. The firm direct
special attraction to their patent needle or pointer annum
This is without a rival, as to simplicity, quickness of action, and
all qualities that constitute a tirst class annunciator. The gi I
popularity and superiority of these famtjus patent needle annun-
ciators have Induced several manufacturers to try and imitate
them, but in all cases they have entirely failed, the general ap-
pearance of the imitation i»ing similar in outside effect, but
entirely different in the interior mechanism. The firm's annun-
ciators are fully covered by letters patent of the Unit, d states.
Messrs. I'ai trick & cuter also manufacture electric thermostats,
electric gas-lighting apparatus, etc. The firm's electrical sup-
plies are absolutely unrivalled, and have no superiors in America
or Europe. All orders are promptly and carefully filled at the
lowest possible prices, and the trade of the house now extends not
only throughout the entire United States and Canada, but also to
several foreign countries.
EDWARD McFABLAND, Standard Heaters, Ranges and
Plumbing, No. 112 North Sixth Street.— Prominent among
the old established and representative houses iu Philadel-
phia, extensively engaged in the manufacture and sab- of
heaters, ranges, fruit evaporators, etc;, is that of Mr. Kdward
McFarland, whose office and warehouse is located at No. 112 Koi t)i
Sixth Street. This business was established thirty-two years ago
by Perkins & McFarland, who conducted it till 1.S7H, when on the
retirement of -Mr. Perkins, Mr. McFarland became sole proprietor.
The premises occupied comprise a superior five-story building 25x
100 feet iu area, fully equipped with every appliance and facility
for the successful couduct of this steadily growing business. Mr.
MeFarlaud keeps constantly on hand a large and well selected
stock of standard heaters, ranges, furnaces, etc. He is tie si li
manufacturer of the celebrated wrought steel standard heaters
ami ranges, and owning his own patterns and patents, he invites
special attention to these first-class heaters and ranges, being con-
fident that dealers and users cannot fail to see in them decided
points of superiority. He is also the manufacturer of the famous
automatic fruit evaporator, which is admirably adapted for the
desiccation of fruits and vegetables. The following are tie- pi in-
cipal claims for this unrivalled evaporator, which is now used
largely, not only in the entire United States and Canada, but also
in Europe and Australia. The automatic evaporator after Ix un-
tested with others in St. Petersburg. Russia, w as retained and placed
in the emperor's private museum. Many testimonials stating the
merits of the automatic fruit evaporator in Australia, have been
received by the house. 1st. The improved connection made with
it to the heater, is such that it is free from any danger by tire. 2nd.
Its great simplicity. Its mechanism and mud'' of working i~ 30
simple and so easily understood, that it does not require an exj ert
to work if, but may be successfully operated by anybody of ordin-
ary intelligence with a few horn's' practice. 3d. It is the cheapest
as well as the best evaporator in the market. The perfection and
simplicity of its mechanism enables Mr. McFarland to -.ill it at a
much less price than it is possible to manufacture any other
machine of equal capacity. 4th. Its economy in running expenses.
It consumes less fuel, and requires less labor to attend to it than
any other evaporator that will do the same amount of work. 5th
Its uniform working. The fruit evaporated by it is uniformly of a
superior excellence. In fact, it could not be otherwise, with
proper handling of the machine. 6th. Its convenience foi draw-
ing out the trays, while in use, to enable the operator to inspect
the condition of the fruit at different poinl s of the drier. Tl i ■ i .
decided advantage over any other, as it can be done quickly, with-
out disturbing any other tray. Mr. McFarland, who is a thor-
oughly practical mechanical engineer, likewise furnishes • i.
mutes and makes contracts tor the complete healing and ventila!
iog of buildings, and guarantees entire satisractiou to pat s id
the lowest possibh prices, consistent with first class workmanship
and the best materials. He is a native of Lancaster Count] . Pa
but has resided in Philadelphia fur the last thirty-five yi us, where
he is highly esteemed in business circles for his skill, energy and
integi ity. In conclusion we would add, that those Interested giv-
ing their orders to this popular house will secun the great*
isfaction in the thoroughly good inaunei in which all work will be
accomplished.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
SHAW'S AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FOB DETECTING GASES IN
MIXES AND FOK MINE COMMUNICATION, No. 5 Broad
Street, and No. 915 Ridge Avenue.— Appalling Is the record
of the In-,, of life and property through the explosions of
the deadly fire damp in coal mines. Tens of thousands of lives,
and millions of dollars worth of property have been sacrificed to
this demon of the black depths, and though the utmost precau-
tions have continued to be taken, and the fire boss, makes daily
examinations of the mine, yet it is certain that each year, there
will be a terrible list of mine disasters occasioned by the inability
of the miners to detect, the presence of gas in explosive quantities
or proportions. While the Davy safety lamp is a great boon to the
miner, and now in fact his sole reliance in case of danger, yet it
is but a poor, weak safe-guard at the best and often may be the
accidental cause of a terrific explosion. The mining circles of
the 'system on his grounds in the suburbs of Philadelphia. They
include a thickly wooded hill rising steeply to the height of two
hundred feet, and affording special chance for comparison with
the bottom of a miue, anil the surface above. Mr. Shaw had sus-
pended an iron tubing of quarter inch diameter through his
grounds, its entire length being upwards of a mile, similar to the
same length in the workings of a miue. It led eventually into a
building on the top of the hill and out of sight of those at the foot.
This building represented the mine office. At the lower end of the
iron tube was attached a flexible rubber tube having at its end an
ordinary T steamfitting, funnel shaped at one end and gauze cov-
ered for admission of gases, the opposite end being provided with
a whistle. At the junction of the iron and rubber tubes, a large
tuning fork was attached. At the pit's mouth or oflice another one
is attached, of the same pitch in its tone. By striking either fork.
STANDARD TEST FOR I/CNITABlL G AScS.,,-,,, SH.AW\S~\S
America are able and progressive, and adopt the best machinery
and appliances for developing their collieries, hoisting the coal,
pumping the water from the workings and forcing down pure air,
which must be of sufficient volume to dissipate the gases and give
air to the miner. If the amount of air forced down is not sufficient
to dilute the dangerous gases sufficiently, the danger point is near
and may be reached at any moment, yet with the Davy lamp, the
miner is unable to decide when the danger is imminent, and it is
this fatal ignorance that has precipitated such calamities in the
past. Now, however a wonderful and tractical invention has been
perfected and duly patented by Mr. Thomas Shaw. M. E., of this
city, by which an automatic, sure, prompt and ever vigilant sentinel
is on duty, which can be cheaply introduced into all parts of the
mine and connected with the oflice above. It gives timely warning of
the presence of gas far ahead of its gathering in explosive quanti-
ties, this early warning necessarily saving the lives of the miners,
and the property of the mine owner. No explosion can occur in a
mine thus protected, while it also gives a perfect signal system
connecting with the office and the mines. This extremely valu-
able invention has recently been introduced by Mr. Shaw into the
Morrell mine, and to illustrate and abundantly demonstrate Its
remarkable powers and facilities for mine signalling and protec-
tion, he recently gave a complete practical working exhibition of
the sound is heard over a great length of the pipe, more in fact
than would be required in any mine in operation at present. With
these tuning forks and Mr. Shaw's simple code of signals, prompt
and Intelligible communication can be had at any time with the
office. There can be forty-two phrases expressed, such as good,
all hands come up, men injured, send for a doctor, use no naked
lights, etc., etc. An additional method of signalling is to kink the
rubber tube, which produces a loud, shrill whistle at the other
extremity. With the above mentioned tubing and signal system,
Mr. Shaw conducted a most interesting and instructive series of
tests between the building that represented the office at the pit's
mouth, and the foot of the hill, or supposed mine bottom. In the
building was a duplex engine and air compressor, for signalling
downward or supplying fresh air to an imprisoned miner as
desired; also a powerful vacuum pump devoted to pumping the
gases from the mine. In the same room was a large table or cen-
tral point where all the pipes coming from the supposed different
divisions of the mine were assembled. C". the table was Mr.
Shaw's standard test apparatus for ignitible gases and dii ectly con-
nected to the pipes. The pump in this apparatus is connected with
an ingenious valve that affords a circuit of connections with all
the mine pipes, and as the vacuum pump lifts the gases, a sample
is taken by the test apparatus. Thirty tests are thus made auto-
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matically every minute, and it any prove dangerous, a gong Is
caused to sound automatically giving due warning to the party In
charge. Of this a perfect illustration was afforded, t>y liberating
five gallons of gas at the foot of the hill, when the test mechanism
at once loudly gave warning of the danger : the operators at the
foot or the hill were duly notified by the depressing "f a valve at
the table letting high pressure of air enter the tube, that sounded
a whistle at. the lower end. The operator below, by kinking the
rubber tube answered that the warning had been heard, after
which regular communication by means of the tuning forks was
kept up, the whole series of operations occurring precisely as if m
and above a deep coal mine. Mr. Shaw thus publicly demon-
strated before the gathering of practical experts that there was
always an automatic and positive test of mine gHses by his Inven-
tion; a regular series of signals upward and downward, and the
direct supply of pure air to the miners in case of being imprisoned
below. The automatic tests of mine gases go on accurately and
precisely, affording absolute certainty of due warning being given
the office above, and the miners below, long before the dangerous,
explosive condition arises. Another of Mr. Shaw's inventions was
then shown, being a test apparatus for the use of the inspectors
and fire bosses of mines. With this and a rubber bag of five gal-
lons capacity, attached to a light diaphragm pump, and which is
provided with a light brass extension tube for reaching up to the
mine roof, where gases first accumulate, samples of the air in the
workings can be secured in the bag and removed for testing pur-
poses as ofteu as desired. This testing Instrument was operated
and shown to give an absolute and accurate test of the per cent,
of gas in the sample of air as admitted. This instrument can be
operated to show the presence of either fire-damp, or choke-damp.
The methods are so simple, that those having no knowledge of
chemistry can make the tests, equally as well as skilled chemists
and at a mere fraction of the cost, thus demonstrating that this,
ingenious little instrument is the best adapted and the only prac-
tical one to give quick positive tests of. mine gases in whatever '
proportion they may be present. The U. S. Mine Signal Manufac-
turing and Supply Company, has been formed to place the above
splendid system within reach of every operator and owner of
mines. The officers and directors are as follows: Thos. Shaw, M.
£., president and general manager; G. W. Mullin, treasurer and
secretary; Directors: Hon. Thos. V. Cooper, Hon. A.G. Richey.
Hon. Jos. M. Gazzam, Edward Longstretli, M E., J. D. Baker and G.
W. .Mullin. Trustees; Ex-Gov. J. F. Hartranft and L. D. Maltby.
These are names of prominent public men, whose interest in this
grand and beneficent invention, is as much of a philanthropic, as
of a material character. To the mine ow ner. the invention offers
certain safety of his property and the lives of his miners, while to
the miner it is the greatest of boons, next to life itself, and will
banish forever the hideous night mare of dread that now hangs
over the miner. This invention gives a positive test automatically
that can be noticed 100 yards .distant by the most ignorant. It
gives the test at least once every five minutes and from all over
the mine at once: it establishes communication w ith the surface ;
it makes the test from the highest points where the gases collect,
and is an untiring vigilant monitor, making its test- in the most
certain manner and inspiring in the miners a feeling of Confidence
and safety while insuring to the owner the protection of his prop-
erty. Mr. Shaw has at great cost of time and money brought this
invention to a practical condition, and it is now ready fur intro-
duction into the mines of America. The cost is so slight compared
to the benefits bestowed, that there is no excuse for it. not being
at work in every colliery in the land, and to all who are interested
in this, the greatest invention supplied to the milling interests for
over half a century, should send to the company for Mr. Shaw's
most instructive and interesting book giving an account of terrible
explosions in mines caused by fire-damp and how toavoid these
great disasters anil protect both life and property by the use of hi-
new invention. Mr. Shaw is a mechanical engineer of the highest
standing in his profession, and a business man universally re-
spected, who has now successfully solved the darkest and most
difficult problem attending the safe working of mines. We have
recently learned that Mr. Shaw on June 20th received order of test
apparatus for the mine inspector's use from the authorities of
Pennsylvania, thus officially placing this system of test as the
standard of the state.
THELEHIGHZIXC AM) IKON COMPANY, No. 47 Noah Front
Street; Works, Bethlehem, Pa.— Pennsylvania industries
include several of a diversified character and of national
importance as regards their product coming into successful
competition with the best imported. Such for example is the case
with the famous Lehigh Zinc and Iron Company, with headquar-
ter.- ;it No. 47 North Front Street, this- city. Thh concern has
achieved an international reputation for the purity and excellence
of its oxide of zinc, spelter, etc., and a trade of an active and
extended character has been developed under the present
able and enterprising management. The company's works are
situated at South Bethlehem, Pa., and were originally erected in
1S33. having been since extensively enlarged and greatly Improved
in all departments. Eight years, ago it came into control of the
present proprietors who adopted the existing title of The Lehigh
Zinc and Iron Company. In October, 1886, it was duly incorpora-
ted under the laws of the state of Pennsylvania, with a large paid
up capital, a splendid plant and equipment, and ample resources,
coupled with perfected facilities for carrying on the manufacture
of its specialties upon the most extensive scale. A thorough sys-
tem of organization is enforced in the works which are extensive,
and have the benefit of direct railroad transportation, cheap fuel
and ores. An average force of 3S0 hands there find steady em-
ployment, and under the able and experienced management of
Mr. J. Price Wetherill, are the model metallurgical works of their
kind on the continent. The company's officers are as follows • Mr.
Richard Heckscher, president; Mr. S. P. Wetherill, vine president ■
Mr. J. Price Wetherill, general manager; Mr. A. Heckscher, treas-
urer; Mr. J. H. Troutman, secretary. They form an able and
prominently and favorably known executive, and under whose
auspices the prosperity of the company is assured. Mr. Richard
Heckscher is too widely known in leadiug circles of Philadelphia
and New York to require any comment at our hands. He has long
been actively identified witli the coal and iron trades, his offices
being situated at No. 238 South Third Street. The company offices
and headquarters are at No. 47 North Front Street, while its New-
York office and warehouse are situated centrally ar No. 212 John
Street. The company annually produces enormous quantities of
the finest oxide or zinc 'known to the trade; likewise Lehigh
spelter, etc., of the very highest, standard of excellence, and
the rapidly increasing demand for which indicates its estab-
lished pre-eminence with consumers. Such a great and bene-
ficial industry as this, reflects the highest credit on all concerned,
and Messrs. Heckscher, Wetherill and Troutman are to be con-
gratulated upon the large measure of success attending their ably
and honorably directed efforts.
BORSCH & ROMMEL. Opticians, No. 1324 Walnut Street —Suc-
cess in every department of business depends, to a very
great extent, upon the intelligent proficiency and ability
which are brought to bear upon it. This is more particu-
larly true and applicable to the fine and intricate departments of
trade, such as that in which Messrs. Borsch & Rommel, the well
known manufacturing opticians, are engaged. The senior mem-
ber of the firm, Mr. John L. Borsch, who was born in Germany, but
has resided in Philadelphia since boyhood, started the business of
his firm in 1868, at Tenth and Chestnut Streets. In 18S1 he removed
to No. 221 South Ninth street, and finally to the present location,
and formed a partnership with Mr. John Rommel, 3d, who I.-;; native
of this city. In the rear of their store is a fully equipped
workshop where all kinds of optical goods are manufac-
tured and repaired, eleven workmen being there permanently
emyloyed. The store is handsomely fitted up. Here Isdisplayeda
splendid stock of fine optical goods, embracing spectacl
glasses, opera and field glasses, thermometers, telescopes, artificial
eyes, etc. The firm are manufacturers of ophthalmoscopes and ocu-
lists' supplies for the lise of surgeons in making examinations of
eyes. an. I they make a specialty of adjusting spectacles and eye
glasses to suit all sights and of carefully filling oculists' prescrip-
tions. The firm are acknowledged experts in the opticians' art,
and all in need of correct fitting spectacles and eye glasses will
fin 1 it advantageous in many ways to pay a visit to this establish-
ment. The gentlemen composing the firm are men of experience,
and a- they give their personal supervision to all orders patrons
can always rely upon their wants being satisfactorily supplied.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
'ORRIS, TASKER & CO. .(Incorporated) Manufacturers of
k/j Boiler Tubes, Oil Well Tubing and Casing, Wrought Iruu
Pipes and Fitting. Etc.. Mills, Newcastle and Philadelphia;
Offices and Warehouses, No. 224 South Third Street.— The
pioneer in several of the most difficult branches of the iron industry,
the old house of Morris, Tasker & Co., how the corporation of that
Dame still continues prominently to lead all competitors in the char-
act'"'! and quality of its product which includes boiler tubes, oil well
Cubing and casing, wrought iron pipesand fittings, and generally
foundry work oral! kinds. The business was founded in the year
l^jl by Mr. S. P. Morris, wiio had a natural inclination for the iron
trade and with characteristic energy, when no better openingpre-
sented itself, he apprenticed himself to a country blacksmith and
entered upon his career by forcing horseshoes. He made rapid
progress, mastering every detail of the iron business, and intro-
ducing many valuable improvements, one of which was a grate
for the burning of anthracite coal then newly introduced. He
opened a foundry at Sixteenth and Market Streets. Mr. Thomas
T. Tasker, Sr.. subsequently a partner, and who was a most skil-
ful master mechanic, being theu an employee. Tlje rapid growth
of trade resulted in 1828, ill the building of new and larger shops on
the east side of Third Street, between Walnut and Pear Streets.
Mr. Henry Morris, his brother, was made bookkeeper, and Mr.
Thomas T. Tasker was made superintendent of the mechanical de-
partment, the concern doing a general foundry business and
also making a specialty of the manufacture of grates, heaters,
stoves and ranges, in 1831, Mr. Henry Morris and Mr. Tasker were
taken into co-partnership under the style of Stephen P. Morris &
Co., thus continuing for many years during which the business grew
to proportions of great magnitude. Eventually. Mr. Stephen P.
Morris retired, selling bis interest to his brother, Mr. Wistar
•Morris, the firm then becoming Morris, Tasker & Morris. The in-
troduction of gas for illuminating purposes about this time
created an enormous demand for piping, the result being that
this enterprising house, acquired the sole right of the English in- ■
ventors to manufacture machine-made butt-welded pipe for this
and other purposes. The house now had a national reputation and
their trade grew at such a rapid rate that pernianentenlargeruent
upon a most extended basis was necessary, and the firm bought
the square of ground now bounded by Tasker, Morris, Fourth and
Fifth Streets, the tract having been a portion of the old Morris
estate. In 1S-36 was begun the erection of the present Pascal iron
works and to which additions had to be made at frequent
intervals, including a large mill put up in 1846, fronting on Morris
Street, and 400x80 in dimensions. This was devoted to extra lap-
welded tubes for use in boilers, etc. Upon the retirement of Mr.
Wistai Morris from the firm, Mr. Charles Wheeler and Mr. Thomas
T. Tasker, Jr., were admitted under the now so familiar style of
Morris, Tasker & Co. In 1S56, Mr. Henry Morris retired and his
son, Mr. Stephen Morris took his interest in the firm. In 1S58 Mr.
Thomas T. Tasker, Sr., retired, his interest being divided between
his scis, Mr. Thomas T. Tasker, Jr., already a member of
the firm, and Mr. Stephen P. M. Tasker being admitted. Sub-
sequently Mr. Henry G. Morris succeeded toone half of his father's
interest, while in 1S64, Mr. Charles Wheeler retired and in ISfiO, Mr.
Henry G. Morris also retired. Later, the decease of Mr. Stephen
Monis occurred, and his interest was bought by the surviving
partners, Mr. Thomas T. Tasker, Jr., and Mr. Stephen P. M.
Tasker. The concern at this time was of mammoth proportions, em-
ploying over 2,000 men, and additional railroad facilities beiiiu
needed, not readily secured at that time in the heart of this great
city, the firm wisely decided to build a new works at Newcastle,
Delaware, where both rail and water transportation could be
utilized to the fullest extent. That mill and plant was designed by
and constructed under the management of Mr. Stephen P. M.
Tasker. and was the model of its kind producing 400 tons of finished
tubes pei day. In 1876, Mr. Thomas T. "Tasker, Jr., sold out his
interest, and Mr. Charles Wheeler and Mr. T. Wistar Brown being
admitted, a joint stock company was formed, composed of Mr
Stephen P. M. Tasker, Mr. Charles Wheeler and Mr. T. Wistai
Brown. The death of Mr. Wheeler occured in ls.s.4, and upon the
expiration of the term of the limited partnership, February S, 1S88
a corporation was duly organized, under the appropriate style and
title of " Morris, Tasker & Co.," (incorporated), the officers being,
Mr. .Andrew Wheeler, president; Mr. Jonathan Rowland, vice
president; Mr. T. Wistar Brown, treasurer; Mr. S. P. M. Tasker.
consulting engineer, and Mr. H.C. Vansant, secretary, They are
all able, experienced business men bringing to bear special qualifi-
cations for the discharge or the onerous duties devolving upon
them. With a capital of $500,000 and the splendid equipment, their
Pascal iron works, they are justly famed for the superiority of
their product, which here includes gas works outfits, retorts,
holders, etc.; all kinds of heavy castings, wrought iron pipe of all
sizes, fittings, etc. The company contracts for the erection of gas
and water works complete. The works occupy two city
blocks, afford employment to over 700 hands and produce 25,000
tons of finished work a year. They have a wharf on the river
front, and also excellent railroad connections, and the establish-
ment is one of the most valued in Philadelphia. The works at
Newcastle, are the property of a corporation known as the Dela-
ware Iron Company, duly organized in 187:5 with a capital ot
S1,0C0.000. The officers and directors are as follows: Mr. M. C.Mc-
Ilvaine, president; Mr. T. W. Brown, treasurer, Mr. J. Row-
land, secretary; and Messrs. S. P. M. Tasker, Andrew Wheeler,
W. R. Mcllvaine and H. Vansant, directors. The works
are of the most elaborate and extentive character, includ-
ing one rolling mill, a lap welded pipe mill, furnaces, etc. Up-
wards of si"' hands are employed, and from thirty-six to forty ■
thousand tons of finished pipe ranging from % up to 22 inches in
diameter Is annually produced, for all of which there is a great
and growing demand.
THE STATE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. of Wor-
cester, Mass., F. A. Howard, General Agent; Philadelphia
Office No. 330 Walnut Street.— The necessity of making pro-
vision for one's family in case of death, through the medium
of lite insurance, has become so obvious to all prudent men, that
the only question to be determined is, which is the best and most
reliable company to insure in. This question is satisfactorily an-
swered by the State Mutual Life Assurance Company, of Worces-
ter, Mass., whose Philadelphia office is centrally located at No. 330
Walnut Street. This famous company was incorporated in 1843
under the laws of Massachusetts. Among the elements that have
contributed to its steady growth and success and to its increasing
favor with insurers, are its liberal contracts and generous dealing
with policy holders, together with the issuance of all safe and de-
sirable forms of policies. The State Mutual Life Assurance Com-
pany is a mutual corporation : there are no stockholders to absorb
its profits and no trustees- to divide its surplus. It is financially
strong, having a surplus over all liabilities of 25 per cent. It is a
Massachusetts company and carries with it all the advantages of
the Massachusetts insurance laws wherever it goes. These laws
forbid forfeiture for non-payment of premium; fix the value of
every policy issued; guarantee said value to the insured, at the
end of any policy year after the first, in cash or continued insur-
ance. The company writes the,se cash and continued insurance
values for every year in the policy at the time of issue. The con-
ditions of the policy contrast are extremely liberal and stated in
terms free from technicalities and easily understood. The annual
dividends to the insured have ranged for many years above the
average paid by other first-class companies. Dividends may be
used, at the optjon of the insured, either to increase the amount of
his insurance, or, to reduce the cost of currying what he has. The
management is by the insured, for the insured, and is therefore
thoroughly conservative and economical. The following gentle-
men, who are highly esteemed by the community for their inte-
grity, prudence and executive ability are the officers: A.G.Bul-
lock, president and treasurer; Thomas H. Gage, vice president.
The company's total assets January 1st, 1889, amounted to $5,066,-
9S5.21, and its surplus according to the Massachusetts standard to
' $793,045.51. The company's business in Philadelphia is under the
able and careful management of Mr. F. A. Howard, the general
agent, who has had charge since 1881. The remarkable success
that Ins rewarded his efforts, is aeon vincing proof of the wisdom
Shown in establishing this agency, and the judicious selection of
the company's representative. Mr. Howard promptly issues poli-
cies and pays death claims, and Philadelphia is to be congratu-
lated upon having such a responsible corporation added to her
not too extensive life insurance resources permanently located in
her midst.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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SCHIMPF & KEIM BOILER AND MANUFACTURING CO.,
Builders of Boilers and \pparatus for Steam and Hot Water
Heating; Oflice and Salesi tfos. 143 and 145 North Third
Street. Lovegrove & Co Gi m ral Agents. Apart from the
manifest advantages t ha.t pertain to hot water ami the steam gen-
erated therefrom as agents in the production and distribution of
heat, andtho almost universal and increasing use of the same
in dwellings, public building , scl is, churches, etc., the subject
of artificial heating becomes one of pe< uliai importance alike from
a sanitary, scientific and utilitarian standpoint, in view of the
remarkable progress made in this direction of late years. What
with invention, improvements and discovery, a high degree of p > - 1 -
lection has been attained in the devices for the purposes indicated
within a recent period. And while it is gratifying to observe that
all, or nearly all, the contrivances of this character now offered for
sale possess features of merit, the fact is equally worthy of note
here, that for general excellence nothing of this kind yet Intro-
duced compares with the boilers ami apparatus for steam and hot
water heating manufactured by the Schiiupt & Keim Boiler and
Manufacturing (.'•> . Lovegrove & Co., general agents, with princl-
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pal office and ' sroom at Hos. 143 and 145 North Third Street, this
city, and capacious works at Norristown, Pa. These boilers and
accessories arc articles of exceptional merit, possessing features
of construction and combination of parts that greatly facilitate the
heating of water and the generation of steam, and are by general
consent the most effective, durable reliable, economical and alto-
gether superior appliance of the kind ever constructed. The
Schimpf A; Keim circulating steam boiler (patented Sept. 8, 1885)
is in short, conceded to in' the ne plus ultra in heating apparatus,
ii. d id it-; superiority no more unfailing criterion could be asked
than th>- enduring hold the same ha-- secured on popular favor
wherever put in operation, while the demand has been, in fact, in
excess of tii' output, thus n g the enlargement of the
works, and tin inization of thi new stock company under arti
cles of incorporation. Tie- boiler is simple in construction ; there
an- no parts to get out of repair and no tubes to dog. audit
requires bur little cleaning The boilei proper is directly over the
tire box, ami has exteu ions projecting downward and surrounding
the latter. Tie die box is cylindrical in form, and consists of an
inner and ;•. iter shell, forming an annular water space. These
shells are Ranged at top and b ittom, and well secured by riveting.
Tie- lire box has a suitable feed opening. Across the top of the fire
box is arranged an inverted T pipe, whose horizontal porl mi
municates with Ihe water space of the fire-box, while its i
poi tion extends into the boiler above. Short transverse pipes con-
nect the lower portion of the boiler extension with the adjacent
parts of the water space of the firebox. Thus it will be apparent
that the water contained in the annular space of tin- II re-box will
be quickly heated and w ill readily pass or circulate to the I
The heat will pass downward around the boil i extension and
thence upward over the top of Ihe boiler to the Chimney, thus prac-
tical!} surrounding the boiler and the water which it contains,
thereby quickly generating steam. Keim's patent oscillating
grate (patented August 24, IS.-''.) is used, and this admits of the fire
being easily cleaned, and is SO easy to opei ate in, a no one can fail
to work it successfully. It is not liable to get out of repair, sosim-
ple and perfect is its construction. Tin- material used Is of the
best character anil the sections are so well proportioned that
they will not warp or hum out. No brick work oi anything of that
character is required, so that the boiler occupies the smallest
space possible and much less than any other boiler in use. It is
portable and can be set in place ready for use in two hours time.
A decided advantage which it has over most competing boilers is
the fact that it will burn either anthracite or bituminous coal or
coke. As attesting the satisfaction rendered by these boilers and
heating apparatus, a few from among hundreds of equally com-
mendatory testimonials are appended herewith. (1) Shenandoah,
Pa., March 23, l&s7. Messrs. Schimpf & Keim, Boiler Manufactur-
ers, etc., Shenandoah, Penna.— Gentlemen: My opinion as to the
merits of your improved steam boiler for steam heating purposes
is that it is a grand success, and I would cheerfully recommend
fire companies and all others contemplating putting in steam
apparatus in their buildings to use yours. The boiler being made
of wrought iron, with its design, together with the rocking grate,
commends itself to the attention of the public. Our firemen,
especially, find out the value of the apparatus and give due credit,
owing to the tact that last winter the fumes of sulphur from the
stoves discolored the nickle and metal parts of the engines in a
few hours after cleaning them ; now they hold their polish for
weeks, which means both money and labor saved to the firemen.
Hope you will meet with Ihe success you deserve. Richard Amour,
chief fire marshal. (2) Shenandoah. Pa., Jan. 21, 18S7.— 1 take pleas-
ure in adding my testimony to the superior advantage of the
Schimpf & Keim circulating boilei. In the most extreme cold
weather my place of business is healed entirely satisfactory by
your steam heating apparatus. Yours truly, M. M. McDermott. P.
R & P. W. U. Tel. Co. (3) Messrs. Schimpf & Keim. Sirs.— We
can in all honesty recommend your heating apparatus to any we
know of. as we have investigated many. It uses less coal and
gives more heat per ton of coal used with less trouble than any we
know of. Have used it two years with not one cent's worth or
repairs in that time. Would not do without it for twice what we
paid for it. Yours C. W. Beddall, Ed. A. Beddall, Nathan Beddall.
(4) Shenandoah, Feb .-., 1SS7. Messrs. Schimpf & Keim : Dear sirs:—
It gives me pleasure to say that your stesm heating apparatus
pi. uid in the Presbyterian church has give,, [i-, reet satisfaction in
every particular. Yours very truly, D M. Hazlett, pastor. Tie- fol-
lowing also are using the boiler with eminently satisfactory n
T. tl Bechtel, No. 5U Market ?t., Philadelphia, Pa.;John<\ Knapp,
MahanoyCity Pa.: Jonathan Kester, Kington u, P«.: Jacob Amaun,
Hazletpn, Pa. ;.J.H. .Mover, Hazleton, Pa.; Ulasgowlron Co., Potts-
town, Pa.; P.Williard, Trappe, Pa.:J. G.T. Miller, Trappe, Pa.: Car-
lisle Manufacturing Co., Carlisle, Pa. :J.J. Kecly, Shenandoah. Pa.;
Josiah Johnson Shenandoah, Pa. ; Samuel Weidman, Shenaudoah,
Pa.; Oeorge T. Folmer, Shenandoah, Pa. ; Michael Peters, Shenan-
doah, Pa.: Geo. w. Beddall & Bros.. Shenandoah, Pa.; A. E. Owens,
Shenandoah, Pa.: Mrs. Sarah Wasley, Shenandoah, Pa ;Rescue
Hook and Ladder Co., Shenandoah, Pa ; Shenandoah School Goard,
Shenandoah, Pa. ;Shenai ig, Shenandoah, Pa. ;
Presbyterian church, Shenandoah, Pa. The company operate
extensive and thoroughly equipped works at Norristown, having
in seivice there all the latest improved and finest machinery
obtainable, with all necessary facilities, while a large (
skilled workmen are employed under an efficient sup
With such a man as Thos. G. Lovegrove, of the firm of Lo egrove
A Co., extensive dealers in machinery and boilers, tins city, presi-
denl of the company, an. I T. II. Bestol, of Philadelphi t, and John
ft Leiseoring, of Shi ii itidoah, ex 'Cutive officers, it do - not ;
il draught upon prophetic ken to foresee for this enter-
pi ise long ami enduring success.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
ENGLAND & BRYAN, Hides & Leather, Manufacturers of Oak
Tanned Belting Butts; Scoured Oak Sole Leather Backs, &c.
Nos. 256 to 260 North Third Street, and N'os. 302 to 308 Vine
Street.— The importance of Philadelphia as a centre of the
trade in leather and hides is generally recognized, and deservedly
so, for here is permanently located the great and representative
house of Messrs. England & Bryan, whose oak tanned leather is
nuiv in soch universal demand. The immense business done in the
Ann's great warehouse on North Third and Vine Streets, was
founded in 1S55 by Mr. James England, one of the most successful
curriers. In 1»!7, he took into co-partnership his sun. Mr. T. Y.
England, under the style of James England & Son. In 1ST' the
firm of England & Bryan, succeeded. Mr. J. Y. England, Mr. E.
H. Bryan, being the co-partners and in la?" Mr. C. S. Walton, was
admitted to partnership. They unite vast practical experience,
perfected facilities and influential connections, and are progressive
and enterprising. Their tanneries are located at Harrisonburg,
Va., and Westminster, Md., and are equipped with modern appli-
ances affording employment to upwards of seveuty-five hands in
the production of the finest grades of oak tanned sole leatherand
belting leather. Their Philadelphia premises comprise three floors
and basement, each 80x150 in dimensions, and where is a large
currier's shop, salesroom, etc. An average of seventy-five hands
are employed in the currier's shop, and the leather turned out is in
all respects of the highest grade. From this immense stock the
largest orders are promptly filled and the house numbers among
its customers leading manufacturers of belting, boots and shoes,
etc. Their stock includes the best grades of oak tanned belting
butts; scoured oak sole leather backs: oak shoe skirting for
turn shoes; oak welt and wax upper leather; oak harness and
bridle leather, etc. Their leather is recognized by experts to be
the best in its line on the market, and for its great superiority.
Their " Schlosser" tannage of oak sole leather received the medal
at the Vienna. Centennial and New Orleans exhibitions. The
severest tests of belting made from it, ami of boots and shoes in
use, proves conclusively that these leathers have no equal for dura-
bility, economy and general excellence. The co-partners are popu-
lar and respected. Mr. England has long been active in tannery
circles, and in tills branch of trade the house has achieved by its
skill, ability and integrity, a position of prominence among the
leading manufacturers of this 'great city, and is the most
thoroughly representative of any concern in its line.
CHARLES M. GHRISKEY. Hardware Commission Merchant,
No. 5ns Commerce Street.— A house that has been estab-
lished and in successful operation for a period of forty years
must necessarily attract more than ordinary attention from
the compiler of this review of the commerce and industries of the
city of Philadelphia. Such an establishment is that of Mr. Charles
M. Chriskey, the well-known hardware commission merchant, at
No. 60S Commerce Street. This is the oldest house in the hard-
ware trade of this city, having been established in 1849, by Messrs.
Caldwell S: Ghriskey, the present proprietor succeeding to the sole
control ten years later. The building which is occupied entire for
trade purposes contains five floors and a basement, 1Sx90 Teet in
dimensions, giving an abundance of room for supplying the most
extens.'ve demand. The several departments are filled with an
elaborate and diversified .stock, embracing builders' and general
hardware, shelf goods and farming tools, locksmiths' aird butchers'
supplies, carpenters', mechanics' and machinists" tools, table and
pocket cutlery, and house-furnishing hardware of the best makes.
Among the specialties handled by this firm, which bear such a high
character for utility and superiority as to command universal
attention and general patronage, may be mentioned Chapin's rules
and planes, , Disston's saws, Wellington emery, Spencer's files,
Chesterman's tapes, A.G. Goe's wrenches, and the best grades of
edge tools, nuts, washers and clinch rings. To attempt an enumera-
tion of the articles carried by this house would be to present our
readers with an immense catalogue. Suffice it to say, it keeps
everything. " trow a needle to an anchor." The supplies are pur-
chased In vast quantities direct from the manufacturers, and care-
ful attention is given to the quality and character of the produc-
tions, the aim of the proprietor being not only to meet every want,
but to offer the very best in every case that the markets afford.
The rarest inducements are extended to the trade in the matter of
terms and prices, and all the great, resources of the houseareused
to promote the interests of its patrons. The business, which is
exclusively wholesale, is immense and influential throughout the
middle and southern' states, and unequalled facilities are afforded
for the prompt and perfect fulfillment of all orders. Mr. Ghriskey
is a native Philadelphian, and among our best-known and most
successful merchants and solid, substantial business men.
WILLIAM HODGES iCO., House Furnishing Goods, No. 732
Market Street.— The most progressive house engaged in
thevitally important business of house furnishing in this
city is that of William Hodges & Co., located at No. 732
Market Street. The methods, character and quality of stock bear
no comparison with the average dealer in this line; on the con-
trary, tins firm have from the inception of their business in 188<>
conducted it upon the highest attainable plan of efficiency and
excellence, omitting no effort or outlay in order to keep the best
goods in every department in stock, and to fully cover the field so
that buyers, however critical or refined their tastes, could here
select exactly what they wanted. Every class in the community
finds it, advantageous to buy here, where is carried the largest
wholesale and retail stock of its kind in town. The business pre-
mises comprise an entire four-story building, 25x100 feet in dimen-
sions, which is handsomely fitted up, and perfect in convenienceof
arrangement for display, inspection and sale.ofthe stock here car-
ried which comprises every thing used for household and house-keep-
ing purposes. The proprietors bring to bear ripe experience and
ample resources in the harmonious gathering together of a bewil-
dering, yet attractive, display of tin ware, cutlery, ice chests and
water coolers, and other articles which it is impossible to par-
ticularize. The stock embraces the products of themostcelebrated
makers both in Europe and America. The housewife, the hotel
keeper, and the retail dealer can here select from hundreds of
samples. In cutlery the stock includes the finest knives, forks,
carvers, slicers, steels, and spoons of heaviest electro-plate. The
.business is brisk and lively in city and country, and the wants
of all classes of patrons are ministered to with eminent success
and satisfaction in every instance. Mr. William Hodges, the
active member of the firm, is a native Philadelphian, for twenty
years a member of the firm of Isaac S. Williams & Co., and of high
standing in business and social life, eminently deserving of the
substantial success he has achieved and the high degree of consid-
eration in which he is held by the public at large, to whom the
firm name has become a veritable " household word."
EHFiET, Jr. & CO., Distillers, Coal Tar, and Coal Tar Pro-
ducts, No. 423 Walnut Street. — An important branch of
t manufacturing activity in Pennsylvania, and one deserv-
ing of special mention in this commercial review, is the
distillation of coal tar and coal tar products. In this connection the
firm of Messrs. M. Ehret Jr. & Co., has achieved merited distinc-
tion, owing to the superiority, quality and uniform excellence of
its productions, which are unrivalled in the United States or
Europe. This extensive business was established twenty-five
years ago by M. Ehret Jr., conducted by him until lbS3, when the
present firm succeeded to the management. The co-partners,
Messrs. M. Ehret Jr.. G. W. Elkins and G. D. Widener, bring great
practical experience to bear, and possess an intimate knowledge
of every detail of this important industry, and the requirements of
the American market. Their office in Philadelphia is located at
No. 423 Walnut Street, while their works are at Thirty-sixth Street
and Cray's Ferry Road and at Point Breeze. The works are
among the largest and best equipped of the kind in the United
States, and furnish constant employment to 250 workmen. Messrs.
M. Ehret Jr. & Co., distill extensively coal tar and coal tar pro-
ducts, and also manufacture roofing materials, roofing felt, etc.
Their products and goods are standards in the market, and are
general favorites with the trade, wherever introduced. The firm
promptly and carefully fill orders at the lowest possible prices, and
their trade now extends throughout all sections of the United
States and Canada. Messrs. Ehret, Elkins and Widener are all
natives of Philadelphia, and highly esteemed in business circles.
They may justly be considered as thoroughly identified with the
best interests of Philadelphia, whose commerce they are promoting
with zeal, discrimination and success.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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STOCKHAM & ROWLEY , Wholesale Dealers In and Shippers
ff Oysters, Fresh Fish. Lobsters, Game, Etc, Sos. 20,
21, 34, 33, 50 and 51 Dock St. Wharf.— As a point of
transit and reshlpment, as well as a central depot
for all kinds of fish, etc.. Philadelphia has for many
years absorbed a large portion of trade in this direction,
and is so availably situated between the source of supplies and
the larger portion of the middle states, as to have controlled, In a
great measure, the handling of this indispensable product. Num-
erous firms and Individuals are here engaged in the fish traffic, and
in some instances have developed a capacity for Its managers at
that has led to an extraordinary growth of facilities, and greatly
enhanced the commercial thrift of the city. Prominent among
such we must rank the firm of Messrs. Stockham & Rowley, of
Nos. 20, 21, 34, So, 50 and 51 Dock Street Wharf. This firm are
wholesale dealers, commission merchants and shippers of oysters,
fresh fish of all kinds, clams, lobsters, game, etc., and in their line
control an immense trade. This business was organized upwards
of eighteen years ago by the late Mr. John E. Stockbam, who con-
ducted it with large and continuous success until his death.
Then he was succeeded by his brother, Mr. T. A. Stockham, who
formed a partnership with Mr. A. S. Rowley, under the style of
Stockham & Rowley. The firm occupy commodious premises,
have fine dock accommodation with every facility for unloading
vessels direct into their warehouses economically. They are cul-
tivators of oysters, and have oyster beds in the York River, at
West Point, Va., where they plant oysters in the spring, allow
them to mature during the summer, and take them up during the
winter as trade demands. The firm are the owners of vessels,
employ a staff of numerous hand3, and are prepared to supply the
trade with oysters, all kinds of fresh fish, game, terrapin etc., at
short notice and at bottom prices. The house is a flourishing and
responsible one. and the proprietors are both natives of the city
and very popular young men.
SS. DARMON, Wholesale Fruit and Produce Commission Mer-
chant, No. 1-0 Spruce Street.— Philadelphia is not only one
of the finest markets for the sale of fruits aud produce of
all kinds, but is likewise the most popular purchasingpoint
for a vast area of territory, being so central and with such per-
fected transportation facilities. Among the leading produce com-
mission merchants who have done so much to strengthen and
develop this branch of trade is Mr. S. S. Darmon, whose warehouse
is located at No. 120 Spruce Street. The business conducted by
him upon a scale of such magnitude was originally founded in
1862 by the old firm of Burbage Brothers. In 1872 it dissolved,
being succeeded by the firm of Bnrbage & Co., composed of Mr.
Burbage and Mr. Darmon. They thus continued until 1ST?, when
Mr. Darmon became sole proprietor and under whose direct and
able management, the business has grown to be one of the first
importance in its line. Mr. Darmon was formerly located in the
old Delaware Avenue market house, but in response to the grow-
ing demands of trade, purchased this building for his own use and
fitted it up, and removed here in March, 1?S7. He does a wholesale
fruit and produce commission business, and is nationally popular
as a responsible and honorable merchant, who does the best he
can for every' consignment. He is a heavy 'receiver in car and
cargo lots from both the south, west and north, making a promin-
ent specialty of oranges, berries, peaches, watermelons and other
fruits, al-n a full line of vegetables, etc., in fact all fine fruits and
southern vegetables in their season. Many leading growers of the
south consign exclusively to him, finding their interests - can
fully guarded. All growers and buyers can rely on having their
truck and fruits promptly disposed of by Mr. Darmou to best
advantage, and Immediate account sales rendered. He has two
larger!... ,rs here devoted to receipt and handling of stock and sells
to the best class of trade throughout the city. Mr. r'armon is
a prominent and respected member of mercantile circles, a
native of New Jersey, coming here in 1864, and has done
much to develop this branch of'the city's commerce. He is an
active member of the Produce Exchange, and is on the board of
managers, faithfully discharging the onerous duties thus devolv-
ing upon him. lie bears the highest standing in financial and
commercial circles and refers to such prominent Institutions a^
: Produce and Sixth National Banks ; to the Frounce Exchange
and to Bradstreet's and Dun's commercial agencies. Able,
enterprising and exercising judicious methods, Mr. Darmou is iu
every way a worthy and leading representative of this Important
branch of trade.
WALTER RALEIGH, Insurance Broker, No. 31% Walnut
Street.— Prominent among the widely known and tri-
able insurance agencies of this section is that of Mr.
Walter Raleigh, whose office Is conveniently located at
No. 313~£ Walnut Street. This agency wa founded In 1886, and
from the outset has had accorded to It a most liberal and substan-
tial patronage, which is steadily Increasing yeai by year. Mr.
Raleigh transacts all kinds of fire, marine, and inland insurance,
as well as life, boiler, plate glass and accident insurance, and,
having absolute control of the Philadelphia business of'the various
insurance corporations he represents, is not only enabled to offer
very superior inducements, but likewise to guarantee a prompt
aDd sure adjustment of all losses that may occur. Both as an
experienced underwriter, and as being proficient in all matters per-
taining to insurance, Mr. Raleigh is a very desirable agent with
which to place the insurance of one's property or merchandise.
For a long period before beginning the insurance business, he
was engaged In the mercantile and manufacturing business,
and now represents some of the largest, most liberal and most
responsible insurauce corporations, both foreign and Ameri-
can, and insures all kinds of insurable property, at the lowest
rates compatible with security, distributing the risks among sound
companies only, renewing policies when expired, and generally
relieving the business community of all care and trouble in this
respect. Mr. Raleigh is a native of Philadelphia, an active and
popular member of the Tariff Association, and is highly regarded
for his excellent business principles and integrity.
LANGFELD BROS., & CO., Manufacturers and Importers of
Pocket Books and Fancy Leather Goods, Nos. 721 and 723
Arch Street; New York Office, No. 336 Broadway.— The
enterprising and eminent house of Messrs. Langfield Bros.
& Co., has by reason of its able policy and magnificent stock of
goods secured to the city of Philadelphia the most important
trade in the United States in all kinds of imported and domestic
pocket books.-purses and fancy leather goods generally. The busi-
ness is very old established, having been founded by Messrs.
Langfeld, Turner and Andrews upward of twenty years ago. They
early achieved national celebrity for the superiority Oi their pro-
duct, and developed a trade and connection of the most extended
and desirable character. In 1SS6, Messrs. Abram M. and Morris
F. Langfeld (brothers), formed the existing co-partnership under
the name and style of Langfeld Bros. &Co. Both, as regards vast
experience, perfected facilities and character and magnitude of
their product they stand unrivalled on the continent to-day, and
the best class of trade has so decided. Their concern is one of the
great industrial establishments of the city, occupying five entire
floors at Nos. 721 and 723 Arch Street, 80x150 feet in dimensions,
having all modern conveniences, including elevator, and equipped
with the best of machinery and appliances run by steam power.
An average force of from 400 to 500 skilled hands are employed in
the manufacture of pocket books and leather novelties of every
description. The Messrs. Langfeld exercise the greatest c:>rein
the selection of skins and other materials, trimmings, etc., they
maintain the highest standard of excellence for workmanship and
finish, and are justly celebrated for the originality and artistic
beauty of their new styles of pocket books, stamp holders, cigar
cases, albums, etc., etc. Their goods compare favorably with any
others in this line made in America, and in addition the (inn are
extensive importers of Berlin and Vienna novelties. They display
by far the largest and most comprehensive stock known to the
trade, and one that is specially sought after by leading jobbers,
and large retailers, including thcbig dry goods houses, stationers,
etc. The firm have a branch house at No. 836 Broadway, New
York, and thence till the orders of the eastern trade and i:i that
city. Messrs. Langfeld have here developed an industrial and
commercial interest of the first magnitude, and one in the highest
degree creditable to their ability, integrity and enterprise, while
they retain to Philadelphia the supremacy in this staple branch
of trade.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
THE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANY, of Philadel-
phia, John . I. Kidgway, President; Aubrey H. Gillingham,
Secretary and Treasurer; No. 721 Walnut Street.— The
rapid development of the real estate market of Phila-
delphia, and the steadily enhancing values of choice property
render the financial interests involved of paramouut importance.
No form ol investment has latterly become so popular with the
conservative public as judiciously selected real estate, for not
only in improved realty is a permanent source of income assured,
but likewise a reasonable certainty of a prospective increase in
value. In this connection special reference is made in this com-
mercial review, to the reliable and substantial Real Estate Invest-
ment Company, of Philadelphia, whose offices are located at No.
721 Walnut Street. This progressive company was duly incorpo-
rated under the laws of Pennsylvania in 1870 with a perpetual
charter, its paid up capita! being S250,000. Its career has been a
very successful one highly creditable to the conservative methods
and judgment of its management. The following gentlemen, who
are widely and favorably known in financial and real estate
circles for their executive ability, prudence, and integrity are the
officers: John J. Kidgway, president; William F. Deakyne, vice,
president; Aubery H. Gillingham, secretary and treasurer; E. L.
Mintzer, Jr., trust officer ; Robert Alexander, solicitor. This respon-
sible company invests money in real estate and real estate securi-
ties, buys and sells on five to ten days' notice, makes permanent and
temporary loans on real estate, advances cash CO owners for taxes,
water rents, repairs and improvements. The company also acts
as agent for the general care of estates, collects rents, interests,
dividends and income of all kiuds, attends carefully to the pay-
ment of taxes, water rents and repairs. and performs all theduties
of a real estate broker. A general banking business is aUo con-
ducted, deposits being received subject to check at sight, while
the company likewise makes collections, etc. Particular atten-
tion is paid to Southern investments. The company has always for
sale in amounts to suit investors 6 $ bonds first principals inter-
est guaranteed and payable at its office. Mr. John J Ridg-
way, the president, is ex-sheriff of Philadelphia. Mr. William F.
Deakyne. the vice president, has an excellent reputation as an ex-
pert upon the present and prospective values of city and county
property, and has often been called upon to act officially as an
appraiser of all descriptions of realty. His valuations have ever
been borne out by subsequent rules and his just methods have
gained fur him the confidence of the entire community. Mr. A. H.
Gillingham, the treasurer and secretary, is an able and careful
officer and one of our prominent capitalists. In conclusion we
would add, that the business of the Real Estate Investment Com-
pany is marked by a steady annual increase, and its present
prosperous condition augurs well for the future.
HICKS & DICKEY, Steel of every description and Forgings,
Sales Agents for entire product, Crown & Cumberland
Steel Company, Cumberland, Md., No. 413 Commerce
Street.— In the metals market and an ever widening circle
of consumers of machinery and tool steel, the product of the
Crown .£ Cumberland Steel Company is justly celebrated for its
superiority and uniform high standard and excellence, and the
company's facilities are taxed to the utmost to supply the growing
demand. The company's sales ageutsare Messrs. Ricks A: Dickey,
the well known steel merchants of No. 413 Commerce Street, and
win. handle the entire product of the company's works. These are
situated at Cumberland, Md.. and are of large size, fully equipped
with the latent unproved furnaces, crucibles, rolls, etc., and
affording employment to upwards of 110 hands in the manufacture
of fine grades of crucible steel for tools, taps, dies, chisels, drills,
shear knives, etc., machinery and spring steel, inclusive of the
heaviest steel shafts, car, and locomotive axles and forgings. Car
spring steel is a prominent specialty, and is in steady demand by
leading manufacturers. The works are under the efficient and
experienced superintendence of Mr. Joslah Holmes, a recognized
authority and expert in this branch of metallurgy. Mr. T. A.
Hicks and Mr. W. C. Dickey formed their existing co-partnership
upwards of ten years, importing and dealing in steel of every
description, establishing widespread and influential trade rela
tions, ami achieving an enviable reputation. About one year ago
they became largely interested in the Crown & Cumberland Steel
Company, Mr. Hicks becoming secretary and treasurer, and Mr.
Dickey general manager. Under their able guidance the affairs
of the company are in a most prosperous condition. Messrs. Hicks
& Dickey occupy a centrally located four-story and basement
building, twenty-five feet by one huudred in dimension, and where
they carry the most comprehensive and desirable stock of crucible
and open hearth steel in all shapes, to be found iu this city or else-
where. Among the staple lines which can best be contracted for
ahead, or purchased in quantities to suit from this concern, are
open hearth machinery steel, lathe cut ends, special qualities of
machinery steel from hammered billets, Bessemer machinery
steel, inclusive of round shafts from 1" to 5" diameter, sawed
off hot to specified lengths; cold die rolled or compressed steel
for shafting iu bars or cut to special length as required ; steel tire
in sets, toe calk steel, sleigh steel, carriage axle steel, steel wire
nails, etc., and as before mentioned full lines and a heavy stock of
the crucible cast steel from their own Cumberland works. Both
Messrs. Hicks and Dickey are natives of Philadelphia, and have
long been actively identified with her leading commercial
interests; they are enterprising and by their enlightened policy
and kuowledge of steel in all its qualities, are maintaining a highly
important trade, national iu its extent, and one destined to extend
to proportions of great magnitude.
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ASSURANCE CORPORATION
(Limited) of London, England, J. G. Hooven & Co., Man-
agers ; Office Nos. 411 and 413 Walnut Street.— This represen-
tative and substantial company established this office in
1SS7, for the purpose of controlling its business in Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Delaware. The Employers' Liability Assurance
Corporation issues policies indemnifying employers against any
compensation or damages, which they may be required to pay,
as the result of legal proceedings, on which with the concur-
rence of the corporation, the employer may agree to pay in re-
spect of accidents to workmen. The assistance and protection
affoided by the policy may be thus summarized :- Upon the occur-
rence of an accident to an employee in respect of which compen-
sation is or may be applied for, the corporation at once, by com-
petent inspectors and eminent counsel thoroughly investigates
and considers the whole of the circumstances relating to the case,
and if the same indicate a liability on the part of the employer
steps are taken with a view to a settlement without litigation.
Should, however, legal proceedings be taken, the corporation
undertakes the case on the employer's behalf, relieves him of all
trouble and responsibility, defrays the law costs and expenses,
and, up to the limit undertaken by the corporation, pays any dam-
ages which may be awarded. This system of insurance affords au
inestimable relief to the heads of large factories and other employ-
ers of labor in that they are relieved of all the trouble and anxiety
attaching to accidents to their employees, and are able to deter-
mine exactly their yearly expenses iu respect of such casualties.
Limits of liability undertaken by the corporation: For death or
disablement of any one workman, $1,500; or, in lieu thereof, an
amount varying from $1,500 toS5,O00 (according to requirements, and
at proportionate tates). For any one accident to several workmen,
$10,000. The policy does not lapse upon these limits being reached,
but continues its warranty to pay, within sucli limits, for every
accident which may take place during the policy year, whether the
number of such accidents be fifty or five thousand. The insured
accepts no liability or responsibility other than the payment of the
premium, which is the fust and only expense attaching to the
policy. A number of our leading manufacturers with annual pay
rolls of over S60.000.000 have availed themselves of the protection
afforded by the company's policies. The aggregate amount of
wages paid to all workmen employed is the basis on which the
premium is charged, tiie premium being a percentage on every
$100 estimated to be paid in wages during the year. The Employ-
ers' Liability Assurance Corporation has a paid up capital of $500,
000 and deposited in the United States. $200,000 InU. S. Government
and other bonds. Trustees for the United States, Oliver W. Pea-
body, Esq., Kidder, Feabody & Co., Boston; Chauncey M. Depew.
Esq.. Prest, N. Y. Central & II. R. R. R. Co., New York ; Samuel
Sloan, Esq., Prest. Delaware, Lack. & West. II. R. Co., New York ;
Wm. A. French, Esq., Prest. Mass. Nat'l Bank; Abram French &
Co., Boston; Hon. John Lowell, Boston.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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STEPHEN MORRIS, & .son. Manufacturers of Heaters and
Ranges. Bricklaying and Building. Office Nos. 121 and 123
North sixth Street, Warehouse, Kos. 866, B68 and S70
Franklin .street.— The old-established and representative
house of Messrs. Stephen Morris i Son, manufacturers of
heaters and ranges, low grates ami open fireplaces, and con-
tractors and builders, is the oldest in this line In Pennsylvania,
and was established in 18L; by Mr. Stephen Morris, and Mr. Haines
entered in 1VI7. Mr. Haines retired in H7<'. and the firm was
changed to its present style on the admission of .Mr. E. \V. Morris
who is now the sole proprietor, his father, Mr. Stephen Morris,
havingdied February 14. lssy. The present premises have been oc-
cupied since 1*47, the factory on Franklin street being equipped in
the best manner and filled up with all the necessary tools and ap-
pliances, while constant employment is afforded to from fifty to
seventy-five skilled workmen. The Morris heaters and ranges
have been on the market for forty-seven years and their reputa-
tion as being the best that can be obtained is unquestioned ;
ami they are the embodiments of mechanical excellence,
of the best workmanship and the highest order of per-
fection, and are universal favorites with the trade through-
out the entire couutry and always command a rapid sale.
Among the specialties of this concern may be mentioned the
-Morris" wrought irou heater with the Morris patent shaking
and dumping grate, an examination of which will show that it is
far in advance of all others. It is the most powerful, durable, eco-
nomical and absolutely self-clearing, air-tight furnace ever put
upon the market and possessing none of the objectionable feat-
ures urged against many furnaces. A large saving of fuel is
guaranteed in using this furnace and this with no diminution of
heating power. The "Favorite" heater, with air-tight front, has
proved to be a most powerful heater, economical in the consump-
tion of coal, having a poke hole door for the purpose of poking the
lire and taking out cllnckers which prevents the draught from
rapidly consuming coal. The " Dog House Heater" is made with
permanent radiators or drums and is absolutely smoke and gas-
tight, and isdesigned for heating large buildings, churches, school
houses, etc. Their "Favorite Portable Heater" has met with
great success and is simple in its management and gives satisfac-
tion in every case. They also manufacture a large variety of
ranges and other furnaces. Special mention should be made of
the large "Morris Hotel Extension Range " which is extended to
any number of ovens and fires and is for use in large hotels. In
addition to this may be mentioned the " Morris Hotel Range,"
"The New Morris Range," "The Favorite Range," etc., all of
which combine many improvements peculiarly their own. In their
-spacious warerooms, which comprise a three-story building 40x100
feet in size, aheavy stock of these goods is carried and orders are
promptly tilled. Contracts are made and estimates are furnished
for building, bricklaying etc., etc. Mr. Morris is a native of Phila-
delphia where he is highly esteemed, as he is also in trade circles
all over the country for his sound business principles, reliability
and integrity. The house issues a fine illustrated catalogue which
is forwarded on application.
WH. MICHAEL. Foreign and Domestic Fruits. No. 114
Dock Street, (West Side).— The importance of Phila-
c delphia as a great centre of the wholesale and commis-
sion trade in foreign and domestic fruits can not be
overestimated. She is more central than any other port
or railway terminus and has in every way the most perfect
facilities and is the most desirable as a purchasing point.
Among the leading representatives of the above braches
of trade is Mr. \V. H. Michael whose enterprise, energy, skill,
and sound judgment coupled with sterling integrity have
given him a national reputation. Mr. Michael is a native of
■Columbia County, N. Y., and came to Philadelphia in 1%!. In I16S
he founded his present business, his warehouse first being located
on Second Street, whence, owing to steady growth of trade, he
had to remove tohis present spacious premises in 1380. He brings
to bear the widest range of practical experience, and there is m>
one so thoroughly well versed as lie in the wholesale trade In for-
eign and domestic fruits. He is a heavy wholesale importer and
dealer as well as commission receiver of oranges, lemons, etc.,
also peaches, pears, berries, and above all grapes. He may well
be termed l In- "grape king "of the trade— the largest here and so tar
a, we know, in the United States. He is one of the heaviest buyers
and receivers of the Hudson Valley and Western New York grapes,
and last season handled over seven hundred tons of grapes from
New York State alone, besides Delaware, New Jersey, etc. Healso
receives largely from Florida, and in season of peach,, from
Delaware, and is unquestionably the ablest and one of the most
popular commission merchants in town. Mr. Michael is very
widely and favorably known, and has most Influential, widespread
connections, enabling him to handle the largest carload or cargo
consignments, speedily disposing of same, and promptly render-
ing account sales. He is a respected citizen and a public-
spirited member of the Philadelphia Produce Exchange, and
also of the New York Fruit Exchange. Personally, lie is greatly
esteemed for his undeviating integrity and geniality of tempera-
ment, and those entering into business relations with him will
find their wants carefully attended to, and their interests sedu-
lously protected.
JOHNSTON. HOLLO WAY & CO., Proprietary Medicines No.831
Commerce. stiver. —Johnston, Hollow ay iCo., iate one of the
largest proprietary medicine houses in the country, was form-
ed in 1S53 by Hiram C. Johnston, William Holloway and
James Cowden under the name of Johnston, Holloway & Cov del
InI370 Mr. James Cowden retired and Messrs. Matthew A. Cowden
and William F. McPherson were admitted and the firm name chang-
ged to thepresent title. In 1S77 Mr. Johnston died and the remaining
members purchasing his interest, continuing until Januarj 1888
wheu Messrs. Matthew A. Cowden and Wm.F. McPherson retired,
and William Holloway, M. D. the seuior partner, associated with his
son, H. W. Holloway, continuing the same title, but relinquishing
the jobbing proprietary business, to take charge of the large and
growing proprietary medicines of the firm of worldwide reputa-
tion, consisting of Hoofland's German bitters, an elegant elixir of
root and herb juices for dyspepsia, liver and kidney disorders, and
podophyllin pills for bilious disorders, Heiskell's tetter ointment
for the perfect cure of all forms of skin disease, Holloway's vermi-
fuge confections, Holloway's arnica plasters, Kromer's hair dye,
Kirby's cholera drops. They are now located at No. 531 Commerce
Street, where they have commodious quarters with every scientific
appliance in their laboratory to manufacture extensively in the
most approved manner their several preparations. The firm are
greatly respected in business circles for the,r many sterling
qualities and integrity and justly merit the success which has at-
tended their enterprise and ability.
CF. KOCKFELLOW. Wholesale Liquor Dealer. No. 330 North
Second Street.— An old-esablished and well-known whole-
sale liquor house in this city is that of C. F. Rockfellow,
No. 330 North Second Street, which for forty years has
been in prosperous existence. This popular and responsible con-
cern has always borne an excellent name for fine goods and hon-
orable dealing, and fully sustains to-day its well-deserved reputa-
tion in these respects, while its trade affords evidence of steady
and gratifying increase. The bouse was founded iu 1S49 by the
firm of Gibson, Rockfellow &. Co.. and under this style it was con-
ducted up to 1S72, when the present proprietor retired and
assumed control of 335 North Second Street, and has since
continued the business alone with uninterrupted success, oc-
cupying this building about seventeen years. The premises
here occupied comprise the whole of a four-story and base-
ment structure, 20x150 feet in dimensions and a heavy stock is,
constantly carried, including choice brands of importedaud domes-
tic wines, brandies, gins, whiskies, rums, cordials, bitters, ease goods
and everything in the line of vinous and spirituous liquors, fine
native whiskies being a specialty. Several efficient assistants are
employed in the establishment with an experienced salesman on
the road, while the proprietor exercises close personal supervision
over every detail of the business, and the trade of the house,
which is large and active, extends all over the city, state and
adjoining states. Mr. Rockfellow, who is a gentleman of sixty
three and a native of New Jersey, forty years in Phil
man of strict integrity in K-. dealings, as well as thorough exper-
ience in the busin !SS, and is well and favorably known in the
trade.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA ORNAMENTAL WIRE COMPANY, Manu-
facturers o£ Wire Goods ; Warerooms and Factory, No. 13
North Sixth Street; H. A. Darby, Proprietor.— It is impos-
sible to enumerate all the uses of copper, iron, brass and
steel wire. At the present day it is woven into fine wire cloth for
sieves, screens, etc., and in fact wire is in-
valuable for domestic and other uses. A pro-
gressive and reliable house actively engaged
in the manufacture and sale of all kinds of
wire goods, is that known as the Philadel-
phia Ornamental Wire Company, No. IS
North Sixth Street, of which Mr. H. A. Darby
is the popular and enterprising proprietor.
Mr. Darby is a thoroughly practical ex-
pert wire worker whose business was estab-
lished five years ago, since which period it
1 has increased to a liberal and permanent pat-
ronage in Pennsylvania. Delaware, Mary-
land and New Jersey and the west. He oc-
cupies four spacious floors, each being 20x100
feet in area. The manufacturing department
'^ is fully supplied with the latest improved
wire working machinery and appliances,
known to the trade. Here is manufactured
largely, plain and twisted wire goods of every description, and he
makes promptly to order and gives estimates for original and
artistic designs in wire. He makes and keeps constantly in
stock flower stands, fire screens, pen racks, egg whips, soap hold-
ers, potato mashers, sponge racks, card and plate easels, etc.
and quotes prices very difficult to te secured elsewhere^Mr. Darby
is the son ef the senior partner of
Darby & Sons, wire manufacturers,
whose establishment Is the largest
and oldest of the kind in Penn-
sylvania. All goods manufactured
by this company are unrivalled for
quality, finish and excellence, and I
have no superiors in this country. |~
Mr. Darby is highly esteemed in
trade circles for his energy and
Integrity, and his success in this
useful industry is as substantial
as it is well merited. In connection with this establishment may
be mentioned Mr. Edward Dawson, a practical wire worker, who
has been connected with the well known firm of Woods, Sherwood
& Co., of Lowell, Mass., for a period of fifteen years, and who has
brou lit with htm a thorough knowledge or wire goods ot twisted
or plain wire of every description. There is also another depart-
ment operated by the same company, werefertothetinning works,
where is done all their own plating, besides tinning iron for the
hardware trade. We would ask that our readers give them a lib-
eral patronage.
VfTT B. HACKENBURG, &. CO., Manufacturers of Machine and
i J Sewing Silks, No. 25 North Third Street, Factory Nos.
Y 1341, 1343, l."4*. and 13-17 Noble Street.— No branch of
skillPd industry requires greater practical knowledge
and more perfected facilities and large capital at command than the
manufacture ofmachiue and sewing silks. Inthisliue Philadelphia
has the benefit of the permanent location in its midst of the
nationally celebrated house of Messrs. W. B. Hackenburg & Co.,
of No. 25 North Third Street. The immense business centred
here was founded in lSK-'i by Messrs. Aule. Hackenburg & Co., suc-
ceeded iu 1883 by the present co-partnership, being after Mr. Aule's
decease. The partners, Mr. William B. Hackenburg, and Mr.
Anthony Bohem. bring to bear every possible qualification. Mr.
Hackenburg was born in this city, and early in life became identi-
fied with the branch of trade in which he has achieved such suc-
cess. Mr. Bohem was born in France, thirty years resident here,
and is a practical silk manufacturer. The firm's business has
steadily enlarged, and recently they removed from their old fac-
tory on North Front Street to their new and enlarged premises at
Nos. 1341 to 1847 Noble Street, which are fitted up with the latest
improved machinery and appliances run by steam power and
affording steady employment to an average force of one hundred
hands iu the manufacture of full lines of machine twist and sew-
ing silks. The raw silks used in their goods are all imported direct
from China and Japan for them. The firm exercise the greatest
care in the selection of their raw silks, and treat the materials in
the most approved scientific manner. Their silks are not over-
weighted in dying, like so many, but are on the contrary of true
honest weight, of brilliant, fast colors, and spun to an even size
and number, so that thorough uniformity to the highest standards
is maintained. Their machine silks are all put up with their own
name attached, and their well known brands of Unique, William
Penn and Superior, have attained an enormous sale, direct to large
consumers and jobbers, etc., all over the United States. They pos-
sess every good quality, and have no equal for general service
So, likewise their sewing silks and button hole twists are of
admirable quality and run even and true through the largest
quantity. The strength of their silks is remarkable, and their high
finish unsurpassed. The firm have no travelers on the road— they
do not need them, the trade coming direct here and to the branch
salesrooms in New York, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Chicago. At
their store in North Third Street is always carried a very heavy
and fully assorted stock, from which the best trade in this city and
state — manufacturing, jobbing, and retail obtain their supplies,
and Messrs. Hackenburg & Co., true to their honorable record,
permanently maintain the lead and the uniform high standard
of their product.
GOODMAN BROTHERS, .Youth's Boys' and Children's Fine
Clothing, No. 306 Market Street.— The great house of
Messrs. Goodman Brothers, has been an important factor
in revolutionizing the American trade in fine clothing, and
has aided materially iu placing itupon a plane of thorough excel-
lence and efficiency. As makers of and wholesale dealers
in youth's, boys' and children's fine clothing, this firm enjoys
a national reputation and have built up a trade co-extensive
with the limits of the entire country. The business was origi-
nally established in 1S7S, by Messrs. Goodman, Simon & Co.,
who were succeeded by the present firm in 1SS2. The build-
ing occupied for manufacturing and sales purposes is five
stories in height, 30x100 feet in dimensions, and equipped with new
and improved machinery, operated by steam power. Forty skilled
hands are employed in the building, and from eight hundred to
one thousand persons are supplied with work in the city of Phila-
delphia alone. Their trade has enlarged at an annually increas-
ing ratio, and their name is honored ami respected from Maine to
Texas and from the Lakes to the Gulf. The firm are regarded as
authority in the matter of woolens and suitings, and exercise the
utmost care, taste and judgment over every detail of the business.
The stock carried is rarely equalled in extent, variety and value
by any contemporary house iu the country, enabling the firm to
promptly fill the largest orders and to offer inducements to the
trade, as regards both reliability and excellence of goods and lib-
erality of terms and prices, which challenge comparison and defy
successful competition. The co-partners, Messrs. Harry and Solo-
mon W. Goodman, are native Philadelphians, and accounted
among that class of energetic, vigorous and progressive young
businessmen who build up great enterprises in every avenue of
commerce and trade. Their establishment reflects great credit
upon their management ami is an honor to the name and fame of
this city as a leading commercial ami industrial centre.
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J i I3EPH ZENTMAYER, Optican, Manufacturer of Microscopes,
Etc., No.209South Eleventh Street.— 1 lie representative and
most noted bouse in Philadelphia extensively engaged iu the
manufacture of optical goods, niicroseopes, etc., is that of Mr.
Joseph Zeutmayer, whose office, salesrooms and factory are located
at No. 209 South Eleventh Street. This business was established in
1- : ii> Mr. Joseph Zentmayer, who conducted it till 1888, when he
died after a long, successful and honorable career. Hewassuc-
... ,1- l by his sous. Messrs. Frank and Edward Zeutmayer, who
are now carrying on the business under the old name of Joseph.
Zentmayer. The illness that at last resulted in the death of Mr.
Zentmayer came on very slowly, and fortunately only after he
had thoroughly instructed liis sons in the processes, that have
made his work so celebrated not only in America, but also in all
parts of the world. His sons have had charge for a number of
years of the construction of the instruments, that have given such
great satisfaction to all who have used them. Mr. Zentmayer's
constant efforts were to improve his methods as well as improve
the construction of his instruments. His inventions, that have
carried the name of Zentmayer to all parts of the civilized globe,
were not made rapidly, as a rule. He pondered over all his im-
provements for a long time, and they all show deep thought.
Those who knew him best remember the look of deep thought
impressed on his speaking face when they called and found him
alone with his big dark-colored working microscope before him.
Ttn'y knew he was being interrupted in work that would soon add
some new thing to his list of accessories, or in the perfection of
some instrument. With his life has gone the spirit of a pure-
minded and upright man, a good citizen, a lover of liberty and a
lover of truth. We find, the following articles, which were his
work, in the Journal of the Franklin Institute: On a mechanical
finger for use in mounting diatoms under the microscope ; On an
erecting prism, for use in the microscope; A lecture on lenses;
On improvements in microscopes. Also in the PhiladelphiaPhoto-
grapher, 15rV7, vol. 4, p. 251, we find an article entitled " Refraction
without Dispersion, and some Reflections." Mr. Zentmayer was
elected a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1S73,
and of the "Franklin Institute" in 1S65. He received the Elliott
Cressou medal for improvements in microscopes iu 1875. The
great triumph of his microscope making was the perfection of the
stand, known as that of 1S76, which elicited so much favorable
comment during our Centennial Exhibition. The binocular micro-
scope, under his hand, became more useful than ever before. It
was not until he bad perfected this form that he was willing tosell
a binocular instrument. Messrs. Frank and Edward Zentmayer,
who are thoroughly able and expert opticans and microscope
makers, are now following with great zeal and energy in the foor-
st-p^ of their honored and talented father. They manufacture
carefully all kinds of optical goods and instruments, microscopes,
microscopic apparatus, .spectacles and eye glasses, and pay special
attention to oculists' prescriptions. Their goods and instruments
are absolutely unrivalled for reliability, quality, utility and uni-
form excellence, and have no superiors in this country or Europe,
while their prices in all cases are exceedingly just and moderate.
In regard to the quality and efficiency of their instruments, they
ref-r to any of our first class liiicroscopisN, universities orcolleges,
and at the same time guarantee entire satisfaction to the most
critical patrons. Both Messrs. Frank and Edward Zentmayer are
natives of Philadelphia, where they are highly esteemed by the
community for their scientific skill, ability and just methods.
HC. BRIDLE, Platinotype Enlargements, (Willis' Patent)
by Electric and Solai Light, No. 913 Arch Street— One of
the greatest improvements in Che art of photography is
that known as Willis' platinotype enlargements by electric
and solar light, now in use by Mr. H. C. Bridle, at No. 913 Iron
street. Willis 1 patent is by far the easiest printing process
known to the art. while at the same time there is no print-
ing process in existence where the posibilities of making artistic
pictures are so great as by the platinotype. Mr. Bridle has been
established in business here since 1879, and occupies spacious
and well-equipped premises, giving unsurpassed facilities for
securing the rint-st effects in all undertakings. In the enlarge-
i o( pictures aud photo jraphs he is in a position to execute a
class ol work that challenges comparison and defies sue
competition. With the platinotype there is no toning or fixing,
and no prolonged washing. The great amateurs of England, such
as Emerson. Berkeley, and many others, in making negatives,
always expose for the shadows aud let the high lights take care Ol
themselves, using a well-restrained developer. This is one of the
secrets of their success in making such beautiful platinotype pic-
tures for which they almost always take prizes whenever they
exhibit. The best work can only be accomplished by doing every-
thing well, whether In selection of the subject, exposing the
plate, developing the negative or making the print. Mr. Bridle
invites correspondence to give the benefit of his advice, and to
examine prints as often as they wish to send them. Mr. Bridle is
a native of the city of Frome, England, and is known and hon-
ored in this city as an accomplished master of his art, and a reli-
able, responsible business man.
M
AIR & CRANMER, Sail Makers, Mo. 136 South Delaware
Avenue.— One of the most reliable aud old established
houses engaged in sail making, etc., is that of Messrs.
Mair & Cranmer, of No. 136 South Delaware Avenue. This
business was founded twenty-three years ago under the style of
Mair & Co., at No. ISO South Delaware Avenue, a removal having
been made to the premises now occupied in 1S75. when the firm
were burned out. The individual members of the firm are Messrs.
John Mair and H. W. Cranmer. Mr. Mair, who was born in Scot-
land, fifty-four years ago, has resided in Philadelphia for the past
forty -two years, and Mr.. Cranmer, who has lived in Philadelphia
for thirty-three years, was born fifty years ago in New Jersey.
Both gentlemen have had great experience as sail makers, and
their patronage is by no means confined to the city, but extends
all along the Atlantic coast. Their workshop consists of one
floor, twenty-five feet wide and one hundred and fifty feet
deep, and this is provided with all necessary appliances, and
conveniences, for the successful and economical prosecution of the
business, which requires the employment of from twenty to thirty
hands. The firm manufacture sails fur all kinds of sailing craft,
Italian awnings, tents, flags, wagon coverings, sackings andstore
awnings of every description. They make a specialty of yacht
flags, and also supply promptly canopies for weddings, recep-
tion parties, etc. An excellent assortment of awning stripes of
various patterns are kept constantly on hand and all orders are
carefully attended to at extremely moderate prices. Messrs. Mair
& Cranmer keep in stock a large number of tents of all sizes aud
flags of all nations, which are let upon reasonable terms. All
sails, awnings, tents, etc., manufactured by this firm are made of
the bt-st materials and are unrivaled for tioi-h aud workmanship.
The firm are noted for promptness and straightforward dealing.
VALLEE BROS. & CO., Manufacturers and Dealers in Elec-
trical Supplies, No. 727 Filbert Street.— The progress made
in recent years iu the applied branehesof electrical science
is marvelous. A prominent and reliable house manufac-
turing and dealing in electric supplies, is that of Messrs. Vallee
Bros., <£ Co., whose office, salesroom and workshops are located at
No. 727 Filbert Street. This business was established fourteen
years by the present co-partners, Messrs. Garrett A. &Geo. W.
Vallee, both of whom are practical and able electricians ready
to utilize and introduce every new invention, that proves an
improvement on existing methods. Their workshops are spacious
and are fully equipped with the latest improved special machinery,
tools and appliances, necessary for the successful prosecution of
this important industry. Messrs. Vallee, Bros., & Co., manufac-
ture to ord^r or otherwise annunciators, electric bells, burglar
alarms, batteries, wire, watchmans' time registers, Zimdars'
pneumatic bells, etc., and also m tke a specialty of contracting for
incandescent wiring and the complete installation of electric light
plants. All work turned out by this responsible firm is unrivalled
for reliability, efficiency, quality or materials and general excel-
lence and has no superior in this or any other market. They
promptly fill orders at exceedingly low prices, and guarantee
entire satisfaction to patrons. Both Messrs. G. A. and G.
W. Vallee an- natives of Philadelphia. They are greatly re-
spected in business circles for their scientific aud mechanical
ability and integrity, and their prospects In this useful and valua-
ble industry are "! the most encouraging character.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
W&. T. ALLEN &. CO., Manufacturers and Wholesale
Dealers in Clotbing, Nos. 619 Market Street and 610
Commerce Street.— A house which has established an
enviable reputation for its clothing throughout the
United States is that of Messrs. W. & T. Allen & Co., of this city.
Many houses in the line have been longer in the field, but none
have so thoroughly and permanently established relations with the
best class of jobbing and retail trade wherever their goods have
been introduced. Quality has ever been the first consideration of
this popular and enterprising house, and its trade is rapidly pro-
gressing based on the merits of its product coupled with moderate
prices. The business was started in 1S76, and has during the inter-
vening period developed to extended proportions. The concern
was formerly located at Fifth and Market Streets, and in response
to a demand for enlarged facilities, the firm removed to their
present location in 18S6. The premises occupied are unusually ex-
tensive, comprising No. 610. five stories and basement in height,
and 25x150 feet in dimensions, coupled with three floors of No. 621,
25x150 feet in size. This vast area of floor space is none too much
for the accommodation of the departments of the concern. The
establishment is finely fitted up, and a thorough system of organiz-
ation is enforced. The co-partners bring to bear the widest range
of experience coupled with sound judgment in the selection of
woolens, suitings, etc. They are leaders in fashionable style, and
employ the best talent obtainable in the cutting room. A large
portion of the clothing is made in the'irown factoryin the building
under their person! supervision, so as to insure the best workman-
ship. The force of hands employed in and outside average from
500 to 600, and the utmost care is maintained to secure the best
workmanship and most elegant finish to all the clothing produced
here. Manufacturing is conducted upon correct principles by
Messrs. Allen, and the results are seen in their heavy and growing
trade, which extends all over the country, requiring the services
of twelve traveling men on the road. Messrs. William and Thomas
Allen are influential and respected merchants, whose energy and
enterprise materially contributed Philadelphia's prosperity. As-
sociated in copartnership with them are Messrs. John R., and
William Allen, Jr., young business men of marked ability, and
the house is abundantly worthy of the great success attending its
honorably and ably directed efforts.
WB. ZIEBER'S Great Literary Emporium. Northwest
Corner Third and Walnut Streets.— In reviewing
the many industries of this great commercial and
manufacturing city we find many old established
houses whose history dates back over half a century. Among those
particularly noticeable is that familiarity known as "Zieber's"
which was established on Third Street as long ago as 1836 by G.
B. Zieber and afterwards continued by W. B. Zieber. Since 1S4S
it has been under the control of the luttf r gentleman and in 1S76
the very eligible premises now occupied at the northwest corner of
Third and Walnut Street were secured. Every facility and conven-
ience is at hand for meeting the demands of the public and fur-
nishing all the various magazines, periodicals, newspapers, etc., of
both foreign and American production, and plain, fancy and count-
ing house stationery, blank books, etc. Zieber's Great Literary
Emporium is the oldest establishment of the kind in the country
and is not only well known to Philadelphians but has a wide repu-
tation in all the adjoining states. Wm. B. Zieber is a thorough, ener-
getic, reliable businessman, prompt and responsible, and imports to
order English magazines and books and publications of all kinds
and receives subscriptions for foreign periodicals and the New
York newspapers which are regularly delivered in all parts of the
city. A special business is made of supplying reading rooms, clubs,
libraries, etc.. with all the serial literature of the day at publishers
prices, and among the magazines and periodicals are the Atlantic
Magazine, All the Year Round, American Agriculturist, Bankers'
Magazine, Cornhill Magazine. Country Gentlemen, Chambers'
Edinburgh Journal, London Engineer, Eclectic Magazine, Eng-
lish Illustrated Magazine. Longman's Magazine, Good Words,
London Graphic, Nineteenth Century, Harpers' Magazine,
Harper's Bazar, Harper's Weekly, Illustrated London News, Lip.
plncott's Magazine, Leisure Hour, Popular Science Monthly, Lit-
tell's Living Age, London World of Fashion, Loudon Society Maga-
zine, Scientific American, Century Magazine, St. Nicholas, .Maga-
zine for Boys and Gills, Saturday Review, (London,! Seribner's
Magazine, Silliman's Journal Spectator, (Loudou,)Suuday-at-Home,
(Loudon,) Temple Bar, Wide Awake, and many others not enumer-
ated. Plain, fancy and commercial printing is also a special feat-
ure, the work being executed with a degree of skill, neatness and
excellence unexcelled. Mr. Zieber is a I'hiladelphian by birth and
one of the best known men on Third Street, the great centre of
business activity in the city, and we know of no better evidence of
his popularity and the high reputation of his establishment than
the many years he has been located in the vicinity supplying the
demands of the public with the various serial publications, sta-
tionery, etc.
HAMILTON & DIESINGER, Manufacturers of Sterling Silver-
ware, No. 810 Sansom Street.— The establishment of Messrs.
Hamilton & Diesinger. No. 810 Sansom Street, Is not only
largest in the manufacture of sterling silverware in Phila-
delphia, but one of the most prominet institutions of its kind in the
country. It was originally established In 1S79, by Mr. Matthew
Hamilton, and in 1SS1 the present firm was organized by the ad-
mission of Mr. Herman Diesinger to partnership. The field covererj
by these gentlemen is an interesting and important one. The
premises occupied for manufacturing and sales purposes comprise
a building 20x100 feet, and the facilities of the firm for meeting every
demand of the trade include all the machinery and appliances
known to the art of the silversmith. The arrangements and con-
veniences are ample for the prosecution of a very extensive busi-
ness, and the proprietors have with characteristic enterprise
availed themselves of every late and meritorious device for insur-
ing rapid and perfect production. A force of fifty skilled hands
contribute to the satisfactory operations of the house, and the
reputation achieved for the execution of work of a very high order
of merit is excelled by no similar institution in the country. The
range of manufacture Includes a vast array of novelties for the
trade, in tea sets, punch bowls, forks, spoons, pitchers and general
table ware: snuff boxes, cigar and cigarette cases, and mountings,
etc., The display made in the handsome salesrooms of the house
is worthy the attention of connoisseurs in this line, as it is un-
equalled in this section of the country for originality and beauty
' of design, and for artistic workmanship. The goods are recognized
as standard novelties in all markets, and are in heavy and in-
fluential demand in all the leading mercantile centers of the
country. They are supplied at term3 and prices which are
eminently fair and equitable, and orders are filled with prompt-
ness and care, and satisfaction is guaranteed all customers and
business relations once formed are sure to prove permanent and
profitable to all concerned.
HC. BONSALL&CO., Shippers of Anthracite and Bituminous
Coal and Coke, General Offiee, No. 138 South Fourth
Street. — Of all the great staple products entering into
general consumption, there is none more Important than
coal, as it goes without saying. Among the firms contributing
most largely to the sum of commercial activity in the line indi-
cated in Philadelphia may be mentioned that of H. C. Bonsall &
Co., shippers of anthracite and bituminous coal and coke, with
general office at No. 138 South Fourth Street, (room 4), and w hose
trade, which extends throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary-
land, New Jersey and New York, is of a most substantial
character, their total sales during the present year reaching a
handsome figure. This enterprising and responsible firm was
established in December, 1888, and bounded at once into promi-
nence and prosperity. They conduct an exclusively wholesale
business, receiving direct from the mines, and are prepared to fill
all orders for anything in the line of hard and soft coal or coke in
the most expeditious manner at the lowest rates. Messrs. H. C.
Bonsall and W. J. Smith, who compose the firm, are both men of
thorough experience in the coal trade, as well as men of energy
and enterprise, and maintain an Al standing in commercial life.
Mr. Bonsall, who is a comparatively young man and a native of
Delaware County, Pa., was formerly with the Kittaning Coal Com-
pany, and also with the Tipt'in Coal Company; while Mr. Smith,
who is a gentleman of middle age and a Philadelphian by birth,
was long head of the firm of W. J. Smith & Co., bituminious coal
miners and shippers.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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HEP.CTLES ATKIN 4: CO.. Carpets, Etc., No. S25 Arch Street.
—In every large community there will be found one or more
exteusive establishments dealing in carpets and kindred
house furnishings, which with acquired resources and
most sedulous care in regard to their output, have attained a repu-
tation an'} a trade that insures them the confidence of the pur-
chasing public. Of such emporiums in this city it requires no hesi-
tation to point out that of Hercules Atkin & Co., located at No. 825
Arch Street, as being a leader in its line and deserving ol the
highest consideration. This reliable house was established Id
18o7. and has long been a leading headquarters for carpetings of
every description, and for ball and kitchen floor oil cloths. The
premises occupied for sales purposes comprise a four-story brick
building. 20x200 feet in dimensions, all of which splendid floor
space is utilized in disposing of the immense and valuable stock
that is constantly carried. The building is stored from top to bot-
tom with a complete and varied assortment of goods from first
hands, embracing the most recent designs in foreign and domestic
carpets, such as wiltou, axminster, velvet, brussels, tapestry aud
ingrains : as well as oil cloths, rugs, mattings, linoleums, etc., in
great variety, all ofwbicb are offered at prices which average
far below those obtaining at any other establishment in the city—
an item well worth the investigation of every buyer. The reputa-
tion and standing of the house may be regarded as a guaranty of
the highest character for theiprompt and satisfactory fulfillment
of all orders. Its trade is large, first-class and influential in city
and country, and is annually increasing in volume and import-
ance under enterprising and reliable management and extends
through the middle and southern states. Mr. Atkin is a Philadel-
phian, and one of its popular merchants and solid, substantial
business man with whom It is always pleasant and profitable to
deal
JOHN J. DeZOUCHE CO, (Limited). Furniture. Decorative
Upholstery, Window Hangings, Etc., No. 1517 Chestnut
Street.— The rapid growth of wealth and increase of cul-
ture and refinement throughout socml circles in America,
has created an ever increasing demand for the artistic and the
beautiful in the furniture, decorations and surroundings of
the house, the office and the store and also in courts aud other
public buildings, theatres, halls, churches, etc. A coucern
which has achieved a specially representative and significant
position iu the facilities it enjoys, and the ability it manifests in
the departments of cabinet furniture, upholstery, rich hangings.
draperies, curtains, etc., is the John J. DeZouche Company,
(limited), successor to the old house of John J DeZouche &Co.
The vast and important interests centered here, date their incep-
tion back to l~50 when the business was stai ted by Messrs. Kelty,
Carrington & Co. In 1867, they weie succeeded by the firm of
Carrington, DeZouche & Co., followed in ISIS by that of Messrs.
John J. DeZouche i Co. The -developmc.it of the business
resulted on February 1, 1889, in the organization of the existing
limited liability company, composed'of Mr. John .7. DeZouche. Mr.
George Walker, Mr. George Duncan, and Mr. F. M. Campbell.
They unite every possible qualification, including vast experience,
perfected facilities aud influential connections. The proprietors
are old residents and are unusually respected for their honorable.
equitable policy. Finding tbeir four-stor'j pn mises, southeast cor-
nerof Thirteenth and Chestnut Streets, too small they In Jan. 1880,
n moved to their present location so desirably located at No. 1517
< hestnut Street (next to the Chinch of the Epiphany), riie premises
afford a Favorable illustration of I he company's ability and correct
taste and judgment in furnishing and decorating, as there are few
if any salesrooms in Philadelphia so attractive and harmoniously
treated. The company is direct importer of all kinds of Interior
decorations, in bamboo, teak, satinwood, etc.. rich and antique
cabinet furniture, cabim t>. tables, mantels, chairs, etc., pieces of
the finest carvings, marquetrie work etc., also rich damasks and
other curtains, rugs and art novelties from the East Indies. China
Japan and Europe. The concern has a reputation for doing gen-
erally the fiTi~-t decorative upholstering in this city, New Voi k or
elsewhere. All the choicest stuffs are carried In stock and the
most critical can be ami are daily suited. Among mansions re
eently ruruished and decorated by them are Hon. Judge S|
residence in New Orleans; Mr. Henry Disstoa's mansion : Mr. John
B. Stetson's mansion; and numerous others both here and in var-
ious sections of the Onion. They also fitted up and decorated the
Supreme Court room in Philadelphia; ladies rooms, etc., of the
Broad Street station, Pennsylvania Kailroad, etc. They employ
a number ol hinds in the various departments of their business
and will be found ready at the shortest notice to decorate and
furnish the largest private residences, hotels, public buildings, etc.
They deal iu furniture, hangings, etc., of rarest beauty aud origi-
nality not elsewhere duplicated and offer eveiy Inducement to
those who seek the highest outcome of modern inventive and
artistic genius, skill and correct taste.
S\V. & H. L. Dl'NN & Co., James Dunn Engraving Works, Nos.
213 and 2-15 .South Third Street.— The most noted and site-
M cessful house in Pennsylvania, engaged in engraving rolls
for calico and paper printers, etc., is that of Messrs, S. W.
& H L Dunn & Co.. whose James Dunn Engraving Works a:e
located In Philadelphia, at Nos. 2*3 and 245 South Third Street.
This artistic aud important industry was established by James Dunn
the father of the present proprietors, who was with the Fraukford
Print Works, of Frankford. Pa., and was also head of the engraving
department of William Simpson & Son, of Falls of Schuylkill, Pa„
which is now the Eddystnue Manufacturing Company, of Chester,
Pa., and was also with the flrni of Miller, Reader & Co., of Phila-
delphia. Having had a practical experience In every department
of the engraving art and understanding every detail of the busi-
ness he inaugurated this enterprise in 1S77 and soou developed a
large and appreciative patronage which has been greatly
augimieuted by the enterprise ami artistic ability of his two ms
Messrs. S. W. i H. L. Dunn, till now it extends throughout the
United States and Canada, also to Mexico and South America. Mr.
James Dunn died in 1SS5, after a successful and honorable career,
and was succeeded by ms sons, who are thoroughly able and ex-
pert engravers. The firm's workshops are spacious, and are
fully equipped with the latest improved special tools and
machinery. Here fifteen highly skilled workmen are employed.
and the machinery is operated by steam power. Messrs. S. W. &
H. L Dunn & Co., have gained an excellent reputation as machine
^nd hand engravers to oil cloth, calico, satinet aud paper pi intei s,
and they also produce rolls for embossing cloth, paper, leather,
rubber and all sheet materials. The firm also deal in die and mill
steel. All work turned out by this reliable firm is absolutely un-
rivalled for finish, design and uniform excellence. The partneis
promptly and carefully fill orders. Both Messrs. S. W. & H. L.
Dunu are uatives of Philadelphia.
ROBERTS & WILLIAMS, Wholesale Fruit and Produce Com-
mission Merchants, No. 1G Vine Street.— The remarkable
development of the general produce interest in Philadel-
phia during the past quarter of a century probably rinds no
counterpart in the history of the growths of any other branch of
industry, commerce or trade in this city. Within the period men-
tioned scores of Lure and flourishing concerns devoted to the
wholesale handling of fruits, vegetables and farm products have
sprung up, while the. number steadily grows. One of the most
widely known among the houses referred to Is that of Roberts <S
Williams, general commission merchants, whose capacious estab-
lishment is conveniently located at No. 16 Vine Street, and whose
business connections are of a most substantial character, their
total annual sales reaching a handsome figure. This stanch and
responsible firm was established in 1872 and its career! rom the
start has been a hlsroi y ol stead) progress. They occupy the whole
of a commodious four-stoiy building, employing twelve in help,
and carry on hand always, a heavy stock, which comprise: Eoi
and domestic fruits, nuts, cocoanuts, vegetables, cm ntrj ;
generally and peaches, grapes and berries iu season. The firm
receive from all points in the middle and southern states,
handle California green and dried fruit by the carload. They
solicit consignments, on which liberal advances are made, while
returns therefor are promptly furnished in every instance, and
all business placed with tins responsible firm is certain to be
handled in the most judicious manner. Messrs. John H. Rol rts
and Henry B. Williams are men of energy, sagacity and <
euce, as well as entire probity in their business relaiii i I
are prominent members of die l'n duce Exchange.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
WM. BRICE & CO., General Commission Merchants, \viii>-
kies, Rum. etc., No. 23 South Water Street.— Recent im-
provements iu the processes of distillation assure the
production of spirituous liquors, that are of the highest
standard both in quality and purity. In this connection, special
reference is made in tills commercial review to the old established
and representative house of Messrs. Win. Brice & Co., general com-
mission merchants in whiskies, rum, etc., whose office and sales-
rooms are located at No. 23 South Water Street. The business
was established in 1852 by Mr. Wm. Brice, who eventually in 1871
admitted his son Mr. E. Brice into partnership, the firm being
known by the style and title of Wm. Brice & Co. The premises
occupied, comprise five spacious floors which are well arranged
and fitted with every convenience for the systematic and success-
ful conduct of this steady increasing business. Here the firm keep
an extensive and well selected stock of the choicest whiskies, rum,
etc., which are offered- to customers at the lowest ruling market
prices. Messrs. Wni. Brice & Co., are sole agents of the famous
Hannis Distilling Company for the sale of the new whiskies of the
Hannisvilie and Mount Vernon distilleries. They also represent
E. N. Cook <£ Co.. of Buffalo, (whiskies) and Felton & Co., of
Boston (rum). The Hannis Distilling Company's whiskies took
the first award at the Centennial Exposition, also at New Orleaus,
ana what is more worthy of special mention, is that the Mount
VeinoD Distillery was specially selected by the United States
Government, as the model for illustrating a complete and
perfectly equipped American distillery and its workings at the
Exhibition. Full plans of this distillery, together with specimens
of the successive stages of manufacture, from the grain used to
the spirit produced were inspected by hundreds of thousands of
interested \ isitoi s at the Chemical Division in the Bureau of Agri-
Culture I . S. Government Building, during the Centennial. All the
whiskies handled by Messrs. Wm. Brice & Co., are unrivalled for
quality, purity and uniform excellence, and have no superiors in
tills or any other market. These whiskies are sold under a guar-
antee to give entire satisfaction to patrons. The trade of this re-
liable firm now extends throughout all sections of the United
States. Mr. Wm. Brice was born iu Ireland, but has resided iu
Philadelphia for the last forty-five years, while his son Mr. E.
Brice, is a native of this city. Mr. Win. Brice is one of our public
spirited and influential citizens. He is an ex-president and ex-
vice-president of the Commercial Exchange, ex-president of the
Hibernian Society and a popular member of the Public Building
Commission. Mr. Wm. Brice is highly esteemed in trade circles
for his energy, business ability and integrity, justly meriting the
liberal and permanent patronage secured in this important indus-
try. In conclusion we would observe, that the Hannis whiskies
hold the foremost position on their merits, the enormous demand
for them is neither ephemeral nor forced, and at the same time the
taste of the public quick to discern wiiat is best, patronizes that
line of trade which keeps in stock a full supply of the Hannis
brands of rye whiskies.
C WILKINSON'S SONS, Wholesale Fruits. Nos. 132 and 134
Dock Street.— The leading and largest house devoted to
p the wholesale and commission trade in foreign and
d' mestic fruits is that of Messrs. C. Wilkinson's
Sons, whose extensive store is so advantageously located at
Nos. 152 and 134 Dock Street. This is an old business ami an hon-
ored house. It was founded by the late Mr. Charles Wilkinson
upwards of twenty-five years ago. and who early developed a
growing trade owing to his prompt, liberal methods, and the
superiority of the goods he dealt in. After a lengthy, honorable
and useful mercantile career, he died iu 1S77. and was succeeded
by tlo- present firm composed of James s;. Wilkinson, Joseph
K. Wilkinson, Frank P. Mulford, and Edward S. Wilkinson. They
bring to bear special qualifications, including \ast practical
experience, perfected facilities and influential connections. They
occupy a substantial double building, three floors and basement,
50x11*1 feet in dimensions, and where is ale. ays canied the largest
and finest stock of tropical fruits in town. This very enterprising
firm make specialties of Florida, Cuba, and Jamaica oranges.
lemons, etc., cocoa nuts, bananas. Malaga anil I.isbou grapes,
likewise Virginia ami oilier growths of peanuts. They also deal
very extensively at wholesale during the season, in peaches, pears,
berries, grapes, etc., and supply mauy of the leading retailers,
etc., botli here, and throughout a wide area of territory. To ade-
quately accommodate their large consignments they have a five-
story, warehouse located on South Water Street,25xl50 feet in dimen-
sions, thus enabling them to promptly fill the largest orders. The
firm have special facilities for handling consignments, effect-
ing speedy disposalof the fruitand rendering promptaccouutsales.
An average force of thirty hands are employed in the various
departments, the steady growth of the trade taxing their facil-
ities to the utmost. The fruit they ship, is most carefully assorted -.
it is all shipped in prime, sound condition and invariably affords
entire satisfaction to customers. The proprietors were all born in
New Jersey, and are merchants of ability and integrity, who
have ever retained the confidence of leading commercial circles
and are well worthy of the large measure of success achieved.
SD. BUTTON, Architect and Superintendent of Buildings,
Peun Marble Building, No. 430 Walnut Street— Philadel-
t phia has long been a fruitful field for the exercise of the
highest order of talent in the line of modern architecture,
and on every hand are evidences of the skill and ability that have
reared such permanent monuments of constructive effort. In
reviewing the progress of architectural education in our midst,
the name of Mr. S. D. Button will at once suggest itself to hun-
dreds of our readers, as that of the oldest aud best-known expon-
ent of the art in this city. Mr. Button was born iu Connecticut
seventy-six years ago, and has been established as an architect for
fifty years and as architect and superintendent of buildings iu this
city for upwards of forty years. He occupies spacious office quart-
ers at No. 430 Walnut Street, in the Penn Marble Building, aud
gives his prompt personal attention to all branches of his profession.
He is widely recognized as a thoroughly representative member of
the distinctive American school of architecture, and has ably and
successfully solved the complex problem of how best to utilize the
minimum of building aiea with the maximum of accommodation
and architectural beauty of design. Proofs of his commanding
ability aud practical still are embodied in the many splendid edi-
fices erected under his direction and plans in this city and vicinity,
which are greatly admired by experts for their stability and ele-
gance, including the Chestnut Street Theatre, the Spring Garden
National Bank Building, the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society
Building, Schenck's Building on Arch Street; State Agricultural
College in Auburn. Ala.; the State House. Montgomery, Alabama;
the Hotel Kaaterskill, at Catskill, N. Y. ; Stockton Hotel, Cape
May; the City Hall, at Camden, N. J- : Monmouth Hotel,
Spring Lake; Eowland Hotel at Long Branch. Mr. Button is a
prominent member of Philadelphia Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects.
CB. TRUITT, Ju., Real Estate, No. 502 Walnut Street.— Among
the prominent representative business men of Walnut Street
there are none enjoying in a higher degree the considera-
tion and respect of their fellow citizens than Mr. C. B.
Truitt, Jr., the popular agent for real estate and mortgages. Mr.
Truitt began business in IsSfl, at No. 419, and recently removed to
No. 502, Walnut Street. His offices, are very complete, aud are
admirably equipped with every convenience for the prosecution of
his enterprise. A leading feature is made in e\ery branch of real
estate in the buying, selling, exchanging, leasing and letting of
lands and buildings of every description, and in tiie negotiation of
loans on bouds and mortgages. Money is invested in property or
good freehold collateral securities on behalf of patrons. Mr. Truitt
is a gentleman of high standing in the community, has made a
complete study of the law of real estate, and he can be engaged
and consulted with implicit confidence in all matters pertaining
thereto. He conducts business on fixed principles, which has
materially contributed to gain for him the confidence of the prin-
cipal real estate owners of this city. He makes a specialty of let-
ting houses, stores, flats etc., of collecting rents and managing
estates; and we can conscientiously assert that those who are
interested in Forming business relations with him will find their
interests carefully guarded. Mr. Truitt is a native of the city.
Personally, h»- is greatly esteemed fur his unswerving honor and
strict integrity iu mercantile life, and justly merits the success
win, h has attended his perseverance, energy and ability.
ITS WKA1.TH AND INDUSTRIES
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RBIiOOKE, MAOKCDERS; CO. .Manufacturers of Specialties
etc.. No. 80 North Seventh Street.— An establishment in
m ttiis city which is engaged in the production an J sale of
some valuable specialties is that of Messrs. R. Brooke
Magruder & Co., of No. 30 North Seventh Street. The firm are
proprietors and manufacturers of Magruder's facility lamp fil-
1 1 ii ^t attai hment, a device by the use of which all the unpleasant
and disagreeable features connected with replenishing lamps
with oil are avoided. As shown in the above cut, it is a hinge con-
nectlug collar, which is screwed between the lamp aud the burner
and allows the latter to be thrown back for filling in an instant
like opening a watch, without getting a particle of oil on the
hands, or on the outside of the lamp. They are ueat. durable and
substantial : the burner never has to be removed, thus saving the
wear and tear. They retail at ten cents each, and large sizes are
furnished for fifteen cents. In addition to handling the above
Messrs. Magruder & Co., sell Stabler's hot-corn holders, and are
sole agents for United States, for the Xaylor patent ice cream
disher, which is stronger, and more durable than any other disher
in the market. Also Naylor freezer and the Acme nutmeg
grater. The best of satisfaction has ever been given to those who
have used them. A large stock is carried and all orders are filled
promptly and accurately. The members of the firm, Messrs. R.
B. Magruder and G. H. Flood, are business men of push, energy
and enterprise, and have built up a large active trade, and those who
enter into business relations with them cannot fail to receive
marked advantages.
JAMES. S. WATSON. JR., Importer and Dealer in Bar aud
Cast steel, files, Blacksmith Supplies, Tools, Etc., No. 512
Commerce Street.— The leading authority In Philadelpha on
several staple lines of the metals and hardware trade is
Mr. James S. Watson, Jr., the widely and favorably known mer-
chant of No. 512 Commerce Street. He here deals upon the most
extensive scale in cast steel for tools, boiler plates, bar steel,
files, hammers, blacksmith tools, &c. The business is very old
established, having been founded by Mr. Jaines S. Watson, Jr., in
1801, and who subsequently took his son, Mr. James S.Watson,
Jr.. into co-partnership under the style of Jas. S. Watson & Son.
They continued together for a number of years actively develop-
ing a trade of gre;it magnitude with influential connections and
perfected facilities. In 1S.s7, Mr. Watson, Sr., retired, since when.
Mr. Watson, Jr.. lias ably conducted the business upon the old
time basis of equity, ability and marked spirit of enterprise. Mr.
Watson carries a very heavy stock in hi* handsomely fitted up
establishment, including such specialties as Howe, Brown & Co's.
famous cast steel for tool--; machinery and fire and spring steel;
full lines and sizes of boiler plates etc. Howe. Brovvu &. Co., are the
second largest manufacturers in Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Watson is also
a direct importer of the product of F, W. Mo*s, manufacturer of
steel files, etc. He also carries a full ill k of the celebrated goods
of Moss & Gamble, of England. Their product is nationally re-
nowned for its superiority, and Mr. Watson supplies leading con-
cerns in this city, me! throughout a wide area of surrounding ter-
ritory, lie aNo deals in the splendid lines of files, manufactured
bj Messrs. McCaffrey Bros,, of this city. He makes quail t; I
consideration. All goods purchased from him invariably stand tiie
severest tests, and meet the most exacting requirements He has
built up a heauy trade and enviable reputation on tie' i>
merit and integrity, and has hen: in his native city dev< oped
a commercial Interesl of the first magnitude aud of direct benefit
to Philadelphia at large.
BK. JAMISON, i CO., Bankers, Northwest Corner Thirl and
Chestnut street*.— The centralization ofcapital In tie city
m of Philadelphia and the correspondingly marked degree of
financial enterprise and activity inherent in the money and
stock markets, are to a great extent due to the conservative
methods aud ability of our leading bankers and brokers. Among
the old established and representative houses thus referred to, a
prominent one is that of Messrs. B. K. Jamison &Co., who-- offices
are centrally located at. the' northw est corner of Third and ( hest-
nut Streets. This business was established in 1851 by R. J. P.o-s &
Co., who were succeeded by P. F. Kelly & Co., the co-partners
being P. F. Kelly ana B. K.Jamison. In 1869 Mr. Kelly died, and
the firm of B. K. Jamison & Co., was organized, the partner- tx In -
Messrs. B. K. Jamison and William M. Stewart. This firm con-
tinued to carry ou bnslness till 1873, when Mr. M, .1. Henry Ker-
show was admitted into partnership, and eventually some time
after Mr. Philip F. Kelly became a partner. The members of this
responsible firm bring to bear a wide range of practical expi ri
coupled with an intimate and accurate knowledge of the money
and stock markets. Messrs. B. K. Jamison & Co., conduct a
general banking and brokerage business, and are advantagi
connected with an influential circle of banks, bankers, corp ora-
tions, etc., in all parts of the United States, Canada and Ed
They buy andsell;United States Government, state and city bonds,
receive deposits subject to check at sight, issue travelers' and
commercial letters of credit and effect cable trai
The partners are popular members of the Philadelphia Stock
Exchange, and have always been active supporters of all
measures, conducive to the benefit and welfare of this ire-
ful and important institution. Mr. B. K. Jamison was horn iu
Indiana County, his father being State Senator in 1656. Mr.
Stewart was previously a partner in the firm of Sutton & Stewart,"
bankers, Indiana, Pa. He is president of the Deposit Banking
Company at that place, and has been for several years attorney of
the West Pennsylvania Railroad. Mr. Kershow began his career
in this house in 1870, and eventually by his ability and just
methods was admitted into the firm. The same can be said of Mr.
Kelly, who is a son of one of the founders of this house.
HC. CONKLE, Manufacturer of " Grandma's," " Star." and
"Daisy "Darning Cotton, No i South Third Street.— For
over fifty-seven years the productions of the widely known
establishment conducted by H. C. Conkle. manufacturer
of" Grandma's, "' "Star," and " Daisy "darning cotton, No. 4. South
Third Street, this city, have been in steady and growing demand
throughout the country, owing to the uniformly high standard of
excellence at which the same have always been maintained. The
goods produced in this time-honored concern are arlic
exceptional merit, being by common consent the ne plus ultra in
darning cotton, and, as a consequence, have secured an enduring
hold on popular favor all over the land. This thriving enterprise
was established in 1832, at the present location, by Henry Conkle,
who conducted it up to I860, the business in 1874, passing into the
hands of his sou ami successor, the gentleman whose name heads
the sketch, and under whose capable management it has ilnce
been continued with unbroken success. The factory i
occupy a 25x100 foot (fourth) floor, and has ample and complete
facilities, wlille half a dozen or more expert hands are em]
Besides the popul.tr "Grandma," " Star," and " Daisy " darning
cotton, the productions also include welting cords of a very
superior quality, and nil orders are promptly and faithfully tilled
a full aud fine stork being kept on hand always, and the trade,
which is large, active and permanent, extends to all parts of the
United States. Mr. Conkle, who is a gentleman of middl
and a native of this city, is a man of untiring energy and |
cat skill, ami is thoroughly conversant with even I
detail in tiie business.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, Girard Building, Cor-
ner of Broad and Chestnut Streets; Thos. J. Prickett, Presi-
dent. —The absolute necessity of a thorough commercial
education for those who desire to succeed in the business
win Id was never so imperative as to-day. No intelligent young
person any longer debates whether a commercial education and
training is needed or not. The vital questions to solve are: Which
is the best college to attend? and which the most thorough? There
are numerous institutions in existence, and many make the most
specious promises including the quoting of low rates and a short-
ened course of study. The student should go slowly and exercise
Hie utmost care in the selection of a college, for the best is invari-
ably the cheapest in the end. After a careful survey of the field
we unhesitatingly pronounce the National Collegeof Commerce the
best in the United States, both as regards accommodations, improve-
ments, scope and character of education imparted, rapid progress
under the most competent staff of professors, and a well grounded
certainty of not only securing remunerative employment after
graduation, but of being perfectly competent to discharge the
duties devolving upon them. The National College of Commerce
is the leading and oldest school of business sciences in Pennsyl-
vania, having been established by Messrs. Bryant and Stratton, in
1857. upwards of 32 years ago. In 1?85 Mr. Thos. J. Prickett suc-
ceeded, and under his able and enterprising management it has
become the model business college of the world. The college has
the finest school rooms of any private institution in the city, pos-
sessing all the modern improvements, beautifully lighted and per-
fectly ventilated, and in winter thoroughly heated by steam, but
this institution prefers co be judged by the merit of the work dune in
the school room, and to every patron is guaranteed a full measure
of satisfaction or the refunding of the money paid for tuition, their
motto being : Our students our best advertisement. The only facil-
ity possessed by this school which they want an intelligent pub-
lic to consider is the superior ability of the faculty as is evidenced
by the unprecedented success nf their graduates in all their busi-
ness engagements. The faculty consists of the most prominent
specialists in every department, and are: Thos. J. Prickett, Presi-
dent and Superintendent of Departments of Instruction; H. W.
Elickinger, Secretary, Penmanship Department: author " Barnes'
National System of Penmanship ; " George K. Morris, D. D., lecturer
on ethics of business: Edward Brooks, A. M. PH. D., lecturer on
civics: P.. Moon, Esq., lecturer on commercial law, civil govern-
ment, political economy ; John W, Francis, senior practice depart-
ment, fellow American association of public accountants; Thos.
J. Prickett. banking, real estate and brokerage, joint stock com-
panies, manufacturing, commission, etc.; F. O. Smalley, account-
ant junior practice department, business practice, correspondence,
book-keeping, arithmetic and customs of business; Jos. W. Ken-
worthy, intermediate department, book-keeping, correspondence,
arithmetic, forms anil customs of business ; James Rea, theory de-
partment, book-keeping, arithmetic, and business forms; Miss
Mary H. Baldwin. ladies' department, book-keeping and English
branches: J. G. Herclielroth, English department, English
brandies; Francis H. Hemperley, shorthand and type-writing;
Miss Margaretta S. Crumley, shorthand and type-writing; James F.
Baynard. book-keeping and business practice; J. E. Bingaman,
penmanship and correspondence: (To be supplied), assistant in
theory department; Charles C. Grebe, French and German ; M.
Zara. Spanish and Latin The course of study is a perfect one— the
most comprehensive of any, and includes book-keeping, grammar,
spelling, letter writing, political economy, commercial law, busi-
ness ethics, commercial geography, stenography, type writing and
detection of counterfeit money. Each commercial student passes
through the business exchange department— a reflex of the great
mercantile world where students actually buy and sell goods, open
bank account 1 , make notes, draw drafts, and make out invoices
and statements of accounts. By arrangement they alsodo business
with students in other colleges in New York, Baltimore, etc When
they have become efficient here, they are actually conversant with
the methods and forms of the business world, and being so thor-
oughly drilled in every branch of study when they pass the final
examinations and receive their diploma, they are ready to enter
upon any position in commercial lif». In their handsome cata-
logue are hundreds of the most nattering testimonials we even* id,
many iron: those who went from the college to lucrative positions
in large mercantile houses all over the United States. The type-
writing and shorthand department is the largest in the United
States. There are here long rows of the Remington, Caligraph and
Hammond machines, and rapid progress is guaranteed. Hundreds
of young ladies have become proficient liere in a. short time, and
are now earning good salaries as stenographers, secretaries and
amanuenses. Here is the place to become perfect in short hand,
type-writing, penmanship, business correspondence and office prac-
tice. The college is one of the largest on the continent, and schol-
ars come from all over the middle and southern states, the attend-
ance being very large, and the young man or young lady
who seeks a thorough practical commercial education, should by-
all means attend the National College of Commerce. The presi-
d -nt and superintendent, Mr. Thos. J. Prickett, has been in this col-
lege for the past fifteen years, and was one of the faculty before
succeeding to the proprietorship. He is a native and resident of
Burlington County, N. J., and is a thorough disciplinarian, and an
intellectual and accomplished gentleman.
CHARLES E. ZANE, Importer Fine Leather, Wool and Cash-
mere Gloves, Kid Gloves, Silk Mitts, Etc., N T o. 731 Arch
Street.— It need scarcely be said that the kid glove trade is
of the most Important and interesting branches of business
to be found in our great centres of commercial activity. Among
those who have attained prominence and prosperity in this line in
Philadelphia, is the well known and popular importer of French
and German kid gloves. Also cashmere gloves and silk mits, etc.,
and n hose establishment is located at No. 731 Arch street. The
business of this concern was inaugurated in 1S70 under the style
and title of Zane<£ Schoedler. In 1882 Mr. Zane purchased his
partner's interest in the business, and assumed sole control of the
enterprise, w hich has had a steady, large growth, until the house
is now regarded as a leader in its line of trade in this section.
Until the first of January, 1SS9, the business was conducted at No.
823 Market Street, and on that date possession was taken of the
premises now occupied on Arch Street. These premises consist of
a salesroom and basement, severally 25x100 feet in dimensions. The
salesroom is very handsomely appointed and admirably arranged,
and it is replete with one of the largest and choicest stocks of its
kiud to be found in the city. It is thoroughly representative of all
the newest and most stylish productions of the most celebrated
manufacturers of kid, fine leather, wool and cashmere gloves, silk
mitts, etc., which are imported direct in vast quantities by Mr.
Zane, who is an acknowledged expert in determining grades and
qualities of gloves, and devoting close personal attention to every
detail of his business. The customers of the house are scattered
all over the country. Five traveling salesmen are employed, and
the business done is of a very extensive and prosperous character,
this house being enabled to offer inducements to dealers that few-
other establishments can equal. Mr. Zane is a native of New Jer-
sey, and resides at Merchantville, in that state. He is a man of
high business merit and very popular.
SCHRACK & SHERWOOD, Manufacturers and Dealers in Fun-
eral Supplies, Nos. 231 and 23S .Market Street.— One of the
best arranged and most reliable establishments extensively
engaged in the wholesale trade in funeral supplies in Phila-
delphia, is that of Messrs. Schrack & Sherwood, whose office and
wareheuse are centrally located at Nos. 231 and 233 Market Street.
The firm's factory, which is fully supplied with modern machinery
and appliances, and furnishes constant employment to seventy-
operatives, is situated at No. 135 North Third Street. This business
was established seventeen years ago by Messrs. S. F>. Schrack ami
G.H. Sherwood, both of whom have had great experience, and have
suceeded in establishing an enviable reputation with the trade tor
the superior quality of their undertakers' supplies. Their ware-
house is a superior rive-story building, 25x125 feet in area, fully pro-
vided v. ith every convenience and facility. Here the firm keep all
kinds of trimmings and ornaments for coffins, plumes, robes, cask-
ets, corpse preservers, etc. They are agents for Crane, Breeds &
Co's metallic caskets, and their trade now extends throughout 'he
entire United states. Messrs. Schrack <fe Sherwood also manufac-
ture largely upholstery and ladies' dress trimmings. The firm
promptly and carefully riil orders at the lowest possible p; s.ahd
guarantee complete satisfaction.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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BILLINGS & CO, Designers and Constructors ol Ai ti -tic
Memorials, No. DiW Walnut Street.— In making suitable
reference Co the house of Billings & Co., 3< I [Tiers anri
constructors ot artistic memorials, at No. 90*5 Walnut
Street, we introduce to our readers a firm of art memorial labi tea-
tors of wide celebrity, ranking first in quality and second to fen
in the volume of production. Iheir trade Is local, suburban and
country-wide, ever enlarging, popular with the general public,
and deservedly increasing in volume and Importance, its wares in
large demand wherever once Introduced. Fabi Ication of memorial
work has become an art requiring originality of conception, tech-
nical training, patient endeavor, assiduous and intelligent applica-
tion, and the very acme of expert workmanship to secure an artis-
tic totality of admirable and enduring qualities. To fully meet
these essential requisites the efforts of this firm are unremitting.
Tliis firm are successors to the Hurricane Island Granite Company,
and have been established in the business since 1881, They repre-
sent quarries at Hurricane Island. Me., Quincy, Mass., and West-
erly. K. I. .Mr. Oscar L. Billings, the active member ot the firm,
has had an experience of eleven years in this line of work, and is
ablj assisted by Mr. G. Frank Stephens, a sculptor of large experi-
ence and established reputation. Every design is under their
personal supervision, requiring no further guaranty. By special
arrangements with the best quarries of New England, every pro-
cess, until the work is delivered to the purchaser complete upon
its foundation, is under their immediate control, and they offer the
intending purchaser an undivided responsibility. While handling
all approved granites, this firm are left free to recommend that
particular stone that is best suited to its special use— their judg-
ment being unwarped by any trade bias. Precious serpentine, a
stone heretofore procurable only in quantities sufficient for jew-
ellers' use, is now being produced in sizes suitable for small urns,
vases, columns, etc. It has the durability of granite with the
beauty of Russian malachite. This firm are prepared to furnish it.
The expert choice of raw material- involves consummate discrimin-
ation, absolute technical knowledge, wide observation and great
practical experience. These qualifications are amply possessed
by this representative house. All work proves as represented, is
guaranteed to be satisfactory in every respect, and all statements,
expressed or implied, in letter and spirit are fully substantiated.
The fullest extent of artistic possibility has signalized their many
productions. Their well-tested merits, marked appreciation in the
cemeteries of this city and throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Delaware and the south, is their best recommendation, their only
needed endorsement. An energetic application of their resources
to excel in their various productions, to keep pace with the grow-
ing demand of the times and refinements of the age, year in and
year out, will be the earnest endeavor of this eminently progress-
ive house.
BICKEL A- MILLFP.. Commission Merchants and Dealers, in
Eggs, Butter, Poultry aud Dried Fruits, No. 12 Vine Street.—
Prominent in the staple branches of the produce commis-
misslon trade, the house of Messrs. BickeKt Miller, at No. 12
Vine Street, has developed influential and widespread connections
of the must desirable character, and is reg irded as a leader in its
line in the city. The business was founded in 1S64, by Messrs.
Gable & Bickel, who were succeeded by the present firm in 1684.
The business premises comprise an entire four-story building, 25 by
100 feet in dimensions, giving an abundance ol room for supplying
the most extensive demand. The firm handle consignments ol
eggs, butter, poultry and "other dried fruits, received direct from
the best producers throughout the western, middle and southern
states, and have developed an important ti ade of great and grow-
ing magnitude, with intimate connections among both produce! .
shippers and buyers. They have tin capacitj and facilitie for
handling the largest consignments, making liberal ad vam ison
the same, and rendering prompt account sale,. The large
and permanent trade with produce merchants, grocers, hotels,
restaurants, and large consumers in this city show con-
clusively that they are in a position i,, afford entire sat-
isfaction in all their opei ' The stock is kept up t-> tin-
highest standard ,,f excellence and efficiency, and recommends its
own superior merits to the favi i md ci nfidence <<f tin- mast criti-
cal and disci in in.iting of buyei s." Th» establishment is familarly
known as the Philadelphia Fgg House, the firm being the largest
egg dealers in the city, and ol which they make a leading spei
This is an interesting place to visit as well as a profitable h
patronize. The house refers, among others, to the Consolidation
National Bank of Philadelphia; Beyer Bros., Warsaw, Indiana;
Iinmell&Metz.ChaiiiU-rsburg, Pa.: McCray & Son, Kendal
Indiana; S. P. Pond & Co., Keokuk, Iowa; and Buhl, Kobelgard
& Co., Clarksburg, West Virginia. The individual members of
this firm are Messrs Jorias Bickel and Jacob F. Miller, the former
a native of Montgomery County, Fa., the latter of Fredericks-
burg, Va.. and both members of the Produce Exchange, or the
highest repute and standing in commercial circles, and deserving
of the popularity and prosperity which they now enjoy.
EDWIN F. DUTtANCr, Architect, Beneficial Saving Fund
Building. No. 1200 Chestnut Street.— The city of Philadel-
phia has had elected within its limits during the last quar-
ter of a century, some of the finest public buildings, stores
and residences, that can be found anywhere in the United States,
and is rapidly going ahead In improvements of the architectural
display of its better class of edifices. Much of this remarkable
progress is due to the many excellent architects she has in her
midst. Prominent among these Is Mr. Edwin F. Durang, whose
offices are centrally located in the Beneficial Saving Fund Build-
ing, No. 1200 Chestnut Street. Mr. Durang wa3 born In New York,
and after having received an excellent education commenced the
practice of his profession in Philadelphia in 1859. He enjoy?
every facility for draughting, making computations, etc., and
spares neither time nor pains to fulfill the expectations of patrons.
Mr. Durang's design shave become deservedly famous, his fame
and reputation rest on a long and successful career, engaged as
he has been largely in designing and supervising the erection of
superior public and private buildings, churches, residences, etc.,
not only in Philadelphia, but also in the adjacent cities. It is
needless to particularize in regard to the work of such a popular
architect as Mr. Durang. but we may mention the following build-
ings latterly erected by him. which are admired by experts fur
their stability, finish and elegance: Beneficial Saving Fund
Building, St. Agatha"s Church, Polish Church, in Kensing-
ton, Mechanic's Fire Insurance Building, St. Charles Borron-
eo's Church, etc. Mr. Durang attends faithfully to details, his
plans are always well digested and studied, and his architectural
efforts have tended greatly to improve the character of the build-
ings iu Philadelphia.
HBK1NCKMAN & CO.. Wholesale Commission Merchants
Oysters, Clams, Terrapin, Crabs, Game, Etc., No. 322
South Delaware Avenue— But few persons outside those
immediately interested have any idea or the extent of
the trade in shell fish here in Philadelphia at the present day.
During the past deoade or two the interests indicated have
noticeably increased, while the volume of business in bivalve- and
mollusks gives evidence of steady ami substantial growth. Among
the leading and best known firms engaged in this line in the city-
can be named that of H. Brinckman & Co., wholesale conn
merchants in oysters, clams, terrapin, crabs, game, etc., No. 322
South Delaware Avenue, who have an extensive and flourishing
trade throughout the surrounding states, with a large local pat-
ronage also. This concern was originally established some thirty
years ago. and for quite some time was conducted by Christ Maeg,
who was succeeded by Christ Hitter/house, by whom the bu
was continued up to 1886, when the present proprietor a
control. The firm are oyster planters, with beds on the west : ire
of Delaware Bay and also on Maurice River Cove, and are whole-
sale dealers and general commission merchants, likewise keeping
on hand a large, first-class stock. Consignments are solicited, and
returns f. ,r tie- -nine promptly made, (this latter being a
I while all orders from city or country receive immediate at-
tention. Mr. Brinckman, who Is the sole member, the " Co." being
nominal, isa gentleman of about forty-five- and a Philadelp!
birth. He is a man ,,f entire responsibility in his dealings, as well
as of energy, enterprise ami experience ; ami all consignments en-
trusted to him :u rt.iin to be handled in the most judicious and
satisfactory manner Accounts opened with this house will be
attended to promptly and profitably.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
GPH. MULLF.R & CO., Manufacturers of Ladies', Hisses',
a-iJ Chiidrens' Straw Goods, No. 530 Arch Street.— The
leading manufacturers in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
of strictly high grade straw goods for female wear, are
recognized to be Messrs. G. Ph. Muller JtCo.. of Arch Street. This
honorable and enterprising concern has especially tine facilities
at command, while Mr. Miiller and his co-partner, Mr. Miiller Jr.,
are leading authorities having vast practical experience and exer-
cising marked executive capacity, and sound judgment. Mr. G.
Pli. Miiller was born in Germany and came to this country thirty-
eight years ago. He had a thorough, practical knowledge of the
straw goods trade, and in 1873 established in the business upon his
own account. He early achieved an enviable reputation for the
superiority of his product, and had to repeatedly enlarge his facili-
ties to meet tlie growing demands of the trade. In 1882 he took his
nephew, Mr. G. Ph. Miiller Jr., into copartnership under the exist-
ing name and style. They nave very extensive manufacturing
facilities, occupying seven entire floors at No. 531) Arch Street,
while opposite are two additional establishments supplying them
with certain lines of straw goods. From 200 to 250 hands all told
are employed and the product which is very heavy is in every way
the finest placed on the market. Messrs. Miiller & Co., introduce
the most popular, fashionable styles of ladies' and. misses,' hats, and
their shapes are popular favorites with jobbers and the millinery
trade generally. They also manufacture an extensive line of boys
and gentlemen's hats, including all the standard and most fashion-
able styles in which they do a large business. Only the finest
materials are u>ed and a careful supervision is exercised over all
the processes of manufacture, thus insuring the permanent main-
tenance of the highest standard of excellence. The firm is popular
and respected, and has ever retained the confidence of leading
commercial circles, pursuing an upright and honorable policy and
securing to Philadelphia a most valuable branch of skilled indus-
try.
y^ISHEF. & ROSS., Importers and Dealers in Foreign and Domes-
1-4 tic Iron and Steel. Nos. 343 South Front and 3+2 South Water
Streets.— The oldest established house in the United States in
tile fundamental line ofirou and steel, is that of Messrs Fisher
& Ross, whose office and salesrooms in the city of Philadelphia are
located at Nos. ?AZ South Front and 312 South Water Streets. This
business was originally founded in 1753 and after various changes
in the proprietorship the firm of Cresson & Ross, was organ-
ized and assumed the management, and conducted the business
till 1SS1 when Messrs. Ellicotr i-'i -her and Thomas Ross, became
proprietors. The business has been conducted in the present
building for 1S»5 years, which was likewise the residence of the first
Mayor of Philadelphia. The building is still substantial, and is
fitted up with every convenience for the successful prosecution of
the business. Messrs. Fisher & Ross deal largely in foreign and
domestic iron and steel, horse shoes, horse shoe nails, rasps, files,
springs, axles, carriage bolts, anvils, vises, bellows, etc. The
firm's goods are unrivalled for quality, reliability, and general
excellence and have no superiors in this or any other market.
Messrs. Fisher & Rnss promply fill orders at the lowest possible
prices, and their trade now extends throughout all sections of Penn-
sylvania, Delaware. New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland. Mr.
Fisher is a native of Germantown, Pa , his forefathers having come
over and settled with William Penn, while his partner, Mr. Ross,
was born in Belfast, Ireland, but has been a resident of Philadel-
phia for tlie last thirty-eight years. They are popular members of
the Iron Merchants' Association, and are highly esteemed in
trade circles for their sound business principles, energy and in-
tegrity. This establishment is a famous laud mark in Philadel-
phia, and a lasting monument to the industry and enterprise of its
founders and their successors.
SMITH, ARMSTRONG & CO., Limited, Manufacturers of Blue
Process Paper, No. 425 Locust Street.— Keeping pace with
the march of progress in the art and sciences, notable
improvement has been made in late years in all blanches
pertaining to blue printing for architects, engineering, etc. Espec-
ially is this true in regard to the paper used in the process indi-
cated, in which a large degree of excellence akin to perfection
lias been attained by some of our Philadelphia firms engaged in
the manufacture thereof, particularly so as to the productions of
Smith, Armstrong & Co., Limited, No. 425 Locust Street. The blue
process paper produced by the firm mentioned is an article of
exceptional merit, being not, in fact, surpassed for general excel-
lence by anything of the kind manufactured in the country and
of its superiority, no more unfailing criterion could be offered
than the enduring hold it has secured in favor tnroghout the whole
of the United States. The business premises occupy two spacious
floors, with ample and complete facilities, all the latest improved
appliances being at hand, while several competent assistants are
employed. Beside the manufacture of blue process paper, the
firm also do blue printing in the most expeditious and excellent
manner, and all work executed in the establishment is warranted
first class. The concern was established in 1SSS by Smith, Arm-
strong & Co., and about eight months ago passed into sole control
of Frank A. Brunner, formerly a member of the firm for two and a
half years, and under this gentleman's efficient management the
business has since been conducted under the style and title of
Smith, Armstrong & Co., Limited, with uninterrupted success.
Mr. Brunner, who is a native of this city, is a young man of practi-
cal skill and experience, as well as of push and enterprise, and
has a thorough knowledge of the business in all its branches.
GEO. P. KEATING. Goodyear' s Rubber Goods Store, No. 50
North Second Street.— About the most complete and best
stocked rubber goods emporium in this quarter of the city
is the popular and excellent Goodyear's store, conducted
by Geo. P. Keating at No. 50 North Secoud Street. In this well
patronized establishment can be found always an extensive and
first-class assortment of everything comprehended in the line of
business indicated at remarkably low prices— rock-bottom figures
being quoted, while purchasers are assured of getting an excellent
article as well as prompt and polite attention at all times here.
The store, which is desirably situated, is ample, neat and well
arranged, and several courteous assistants are in attendance. The
stock includes water-proof cloaks, coats and rubber clothing of
every description; boots and shoes of all kinds and sizes; toilet
articles, toys, balls, dolls, and a full line of goods for mechanical
uses such as belting, hose packings and pump valves, also a speci-
alty in sugar house and mine belting, and a complete line of
imported and domestic rubber productions; all orders, both whole-
sale and retail, receiving immediate attention, and the trade of the
concern, which is large and active, extends throughout the city,
state and adjacent states. Mr. Keating, the proprietor, is a New
Yorker by birth, and has been in Philadelphia since 187T. He
established himself in business in this city about eight years
since, and was formerly located on Market Street, whence lie
moved to No. 814 Arch Street, and has been at the present com-
modious quarters something more than a year. Mr. Keating is
also special ageut for the New York Rubber Company, incorpor-
ated 1851.
WH. BENNETT & Co., Steel Merchants, Office and Ware
house No. 17 North Fifth Street, and No. 422 Commerce
u Street.— A reliable and prominent house in the funda-
mental lines of steel, heavy hardware, and specialties
is that of Messrs. W. H. Bennet & Co., whose office and sale-
rooms are situated at No. 17 North Fifth Street and No. 422 Com-
merce Street. This business was established m 1883 by the present
proprietors. Messrs. W. H. Bennett and W. i'l. Stubbs, both of
whom have great experience in the iron and st -i trade, and are
fully conversant with every detail of this indust] ;• and the require-
ments of patrons. They occupy a spacious store and basement,
which ate fully stocked with a superior assortment of allsizes and
qualities of steel, files, grindstones, heavy hardware and special-
ties. Best cast steel blocks in all sizes are furnished at short
notice, also cast steel and machine steel forgings. Messrs. W. H.
Bennett & Co., handle only the best and most reliable grades of
steel, and quote prices very difficult to be duplicated elsewhere.
The business is both wholesale and retail, and now extends
throughout all sections of the United States. Mr. Bennett is a
native of Long Island N. Y., while his partner, Mr. Stubbs. was
born in Maryland. This firm is commended to those interested as
liberal and honorable in a marked degree, and is well calculated
to promote the best interests of its numerous customers.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
157
TFli: MANUFAiMTRERS' NATIONAL BANK, No. 27 North
Third Street. -John W. Moffly, President: W. FI. Helsler,
Vice President and Cashier; Samuel Campbell, Assistant
Cashier, in no respect has the city of Philadelphia devel-
oped a greater degree of Influence and progress, than in that ol her
bunking facilities, which are in every respect of a thoroughly rep-
resentative and conservative character. Prominent among the
old established and reliable flscal corporations ol the city, is the
Manufacturers' National Bank, whose banking rooms are centrally
located at No. 27 North Third Street. This successful bank was
duly chartered under special act of the Legislature of Pennsyl-
vania, fifty years ago, as the Manufacturers' and Mechanics' Bank.
Eventually in 1864 it became a National Bank. The paid up capi-
tal of the bank is $935,000, which has been further augmented by a
surplus of $100,000. The bank transacts a general hanking busi-
ness, such as the opening and care of current accounts, the issuing
of sight drafts on all the principal cities and centres of the United
States, Canada and Europe. It likewise makes telegraphic trans-
fers, discounts first class commercial paper, deals in Government
and other bonds, and makes collections at all accessible points on
favorable terms. The management is judicious, prudent and pro-
gressive, neglecting no point of efficiency demanded by modern
commercial practice, by which means it is enabled to carefully
guard the interests of its depositors and stockholders, scrupu-
lously protecting them against any possibility of risk. The follow-
ing gentlemen, who are highly regarded in financial and commer-
cial circles for their executive ability and just methods are the
officers and directors, viz: John W. Moffly, president; W. H. Heis-
ler, vice-president and cashier; Samuel Campbell, assistant cash-
ier. Directors; John W Moffly, W. E. S. Baker, Daniel Sutter, M.
E. McDowell, Henry Davis, Leopold Bamberger, Mason Hirsh, M.
W. Woodward, W. H. Heisler. The bank's discount days are Tues-
days and Fridays, and its principal correspondents are the Mer-
chants Exchange and Western National Banks, New York ; Hide
and Leather National Bank, Chicago; National Hide and Leather
Bank, Boston; National Farmers' and Planters' Bank, Baltimore,
and the American National Bank, Kansas City. The report
of the Manufacturers' National Bank issued at the close of busi-
ness, December 12th, 1SSS, shows its affairs to be in a thoroughly
sound and flourishing condition. In conclusion we would observe
that the Manufacturers' National Bank, by an honorable and
conservative course, has secured a leading position among the
responsible fiscal institutions of the United States, and fully merits
the entire confidence of the community .
JOHN M. ROWE, SON A CO., Importers and Wholesale Deal-
ers in Broom, and Brush Makers' Supplies, Woodenware,
Etc.. No. 123 North Water Street.— The leading and oldest
established house in Philadelphia and the Middle States
devoted to the trade in staple wood-ware, to the trade in broom
corn, importers and dealers in bristles and brush fibres, broom
and brush makers' supplies, peach, truck and berry baskets, etc.,
is that of Messrs. John M. Rowe, Son & Co., whose immense estab-
lishment four-story in height and nearly 200 feet in depth, is so
centrally located at No. 123 North Water Street, covering the upper
floors, of Nos. 119-125-127 of the same street extending through
to North Delaware Ave. The business is very old, having been
founded in 1837 by Messrs. Leonard & Rowe, the latter gentleman
being Mr. Manley Rowe, brother of the present senior partner. In
1S-13, Mr. Manly Rowe succeeded to the sole proprietorship, and
in 1S-15 took into co-partnership his brother, Mr. John M. Rone.
He is a native of Franklin County, Massachusetts, who early in
life (at the age of fifteen) came to Philadelphia and subsequently
as above mentioned joined the firm. In 1S54 it became tlrat of
Messrs. Rowe & Eustin, and thus continued until in lsTl. wben
Mr. John M. Rowe became sole proprietor. His warehouse was
originally located on Third Street, where it remained for many
years. Since 1S7.'. it has been at the present address, No. 123
North Water Street, their ware-rooms occupying the upper floor
of Nos.119, 125 and 127 North Water Street, extending through to
No. 130 North Delaware Avenue In 1883, Mr. Rowe in view ,>f
the engrossing claims of his ever enlarging trade, took int.'
co-partnership under the existing name and style, his son, Mr.
Arthur M. Rowe, born in this city, and Mr. Benjamin F. Graves,
born in Massachusetts and who had b»-en resident here since
1867, and hail been connected with the concern for years
Both partners are able and respected business mi n, possessed
of vast practical experience in this line, and valued factors
in promoting the success and efficiency of their house. The
firm deal in the choicest growths of broom corn, and make a
prominent specialty of broom makers' and loush manufac-
turers' supplies. Their warehouse is suitably equipped for car-
rying this Immense stock, which includes full lines of the best
make, of woodenware, the firm being manufacturers' agents, and
representing several of the most extensive Eastern and Western
factories. Among specialties, we might mention peach, truck and
berry baskets and packages, etc., all of which are of the highest
standard of excellence, and offered at prices which cannot be
duplicated elsewhere. This is the oldest and leading wholesale
woodenware business in Philadelphia, and the firm's trade is
national in extent, largely with manufacturers, jobbers and deal-
ers throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey,
Virginia and West Virginia. Quality has ever been the first con
sideration of this honored old house, and the scope and character
of its operation indicates the established reputatiou that exists in
regard to all goods it handles and sells.
WAGNER & TAYLOR, General Insurance Agency, No. 138
South Fourth Street.— The insurance interests of Phila-
delphia at the present day are of surpassing import-
ance, as it is needless to observe, and grow apace with
years. Engaged in the branch of business devoted to the placing
of risks on life and property, this city has a number of stanch and
flourishing firms, prominent among them being that of Wag-
ner & Taylor (successors to Louis Wagner), whose handsome aud
well ordered office is located at No. 138 South Fourth Street.
They are general insurance agents and brokers, placing alio ,
of desirable risks with responsible companies at the lowest rates
compatible with absolute security, and are city agents for the
Merchants' Insurance Company of Providence, R. I., while they
represent in this city the following solid and substantial institu-
tions: Equitable Fire and Marine of Providence; Atlantic Fire
and Marine, Providence; Commercial of San Francisco; Union.
San Francisco; Sun Fire officeof London and the United Firemen's
of Philadelphia. The office is connected by telephone (2522), and
an efficient corps of clerks is employed, the proprietors exrrcising
close personal supervision over every important feature and
detail: and, altogether, a very large business is carried on. This
well and favorably known agency was established in 1807 by Louis
and Geo. E. Wagner, the former of whom subsequently assumed
sole control, and in 1887 was succeeded by the presenr firm, under
whose judicious management the business has since been con-
ducted with uninterrupted success. Messrs. Louis M. Wagner,
aud John Taylor, who are both natives of this city, are men of
thorough experience as well as gentlemen of the highest personal
integrity and prior to assuming control or the ageucy had been
employed as clerks in the office for many years.
ADDISON BUTTON, Architect, No. 400 Chestnut street.— One
of the most distinguishing features of Philadelphia, is the
unusual size and splendor of its buildings, aud in this con-
nection it need scarcely he said that the line character of
the city's edifices, is but a reflex of the talent and skill of the
architects whose ability created them. This arduous and exacting
profession has many practitioners in Philadelphia, among whom
the name of Mr. Addison Button, No. -!00 Chestnut Stieet, holds a
conspicuous place. Mr. Hutton commenced the practice of his
profession in this city in 1865, and has developed an extensive aud
permanent patronage among the leading property own.
capitalists of this vicinity. He is widely known as an all: and
skilful professional man, ardently devoted to his profession, and
conscientiously discharging his duties, towards those who favor
him with commissions. Mr. Button has d< sign id and superin
tended the construction of many first-class buildings, ail of which
are greatly admired for their stability, finish and elegance by
experts. His plans and specifications are always complete in de-
tail, and are based on the practical and comprehi nsi\r knowledge
of quantities and values. Mr. Hutton has resided in Pliilad
for the last 30 years. Ue is a popular member of the Philadelphia
Chapter of the American Institute ..f Architects
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA
JOHN C. DELL & SON, Manufacturers of Patent Coffee Mills,
Patent Standard Scales, Grocers' Fixtures, Etc.; No. 422
Vine Street.— Unquestionably the finest, fastest, easiest
running and most durable coffee mills in the world are
those manufactured by Messrs. John C. Dell & Son. Mr. John
C. Dell, the head of this popular and enterprising firm, is a
most skilful, practical machinist, and a natural born inventor. He
has been a permanent resident of Philadelphia for the past forty
years, and in 1SR4, established the present business. He early
achieved an enviable reputation for his Mill's platform, grocers' and
other scales.and the growing demand for the same has taxed his facil-
ities to the utmost to supply. In 1SS7 he admitted his son, Mr. Wil-
liam A. Dell, into co-partnership, under the existing name and
style. He is an able and experienced young business man, univer.
sally popular and respected. The firm's manufactory and ware,
house are centrally located at No. 422 Vine Street, comprising a
whole building, fully equipped with the latest improved machinery
and appliances, and where a numerous force of skilful hands are
employed. All told, Messrs. Dell iSon have fifty to seventy hand-
at work, and turn out annually an immense quantity of coffee
mills, scales etc. Dells improved mills aie duly protected by pat-
ents issued in 1S78, lsy> and 15S4. These are of the most valuable
character, securing them perfectly against all injury by stones or
nails entering the hopper with the coffee or spices ; the guard to
the grinders is infallible in its action, preventing tbe shock so de-
structive to all other makes of mills. The adjusting arrangement
is the simplest and best of any. anil by simply turning a screw the
mill can be set to grind cn.irse or fine in an instant. None but the
best of materials are allowed in his establishment, while the elab-
orate and handsome design of his mills, attractive ornamentation
and honest workmanship render them the best for grocers. They
are also the fastest grinders, and the larger sizes grind from three
to four pounds of coffee per minute, and are fitted to run either by-
steam or hand power. These mills have carried off the chief award
wherever exhibited, notably at the Centennial Exhibition; the
Pennsylvania State Agricultural Fair; the American Institute
Fair, New York, and the Cincinnati Industrial Exposition. Messrs.
Dell & Son possess numerous convincing testimonials as to the
superiority of these coffee mills, which are so rapidly superseding
all other makes. Their patent scales are equally famous, being of
the most accurate precision, sensitive, figures most easily read, and
which can be had in all styles, including platform, grocers', butch-
ers', confectioners', etc. Special scales will be promptly made to
order, and both as to price and quality, they have no equal else-
where. Messrs. John C. Dell & Son are prompt, honorable busi-
ness men, permanently retaining the confidence of leading com-
mercial circles, and worthy of the success achieved.
EJ. SPANGLER, & CO., Manufacturers of Envelopes, Tags,
Glove, Seed. Coin, Segar and Tobacco Bags, No. 507 Minor
, Street.— The attention devoted to the production of enve-
lopes, tags and kindred articles of late years has resulted in
the development of a very substantial and interesting branch of
activity, a3 well as a notable improvement in the quality of the
product, and, as an illustration of these facts, attention is here
directed to the extensive establishment of Messrs. E. .1. Spangler
& Co., the leaders in this line of manufacture in Philadelphia,
located at No. 50T Minor Street. This firm enjoy a national repu-
tation as manufacturers of envelopes, tags, glove, seed, coin, segar
and tobacco bags, and their business is conducted with signal
ability and steadily increasing success. The enterprise was
inaugurated in 1S60, by Messrs. R. T. Kensil & Co., the present firm
succeeding to the control in 1862. They occupy an entire five-
story building, 25x100 feet in dimensions, completely equipped
with every necessary appliance and facility, while steady employ-
ment is given to a force of twenty expert hands. The output is
one of great magnitude and variety, and a very heavy stock is
constantly carried, to the end that no delay may be experienced
in the filling of orders. The goods are widely preferred by dealers
over all other similar productions, owing to their great salability,
uniform excellence and peculiarnierits, andare in heavy and influ-
ential demand in all parts of the country, while a fine growing ex-
port trade is also enjoyed with Canada. The terms and prices
which prevail are eminently fair and equitable, and the interests
.tvons are carefully watched and safely guarded in all cases.
Tk-- •■-partneis, Messrs. E. J. and C. P. Spangler, are native Phila-
delphians, thoroughly experienced and practical as manufactur-
ers, and reliable and responsible as business men.
HH. BARTON, Manufacture of "Best" American Flint
Paper, Garnet Paper, etc., Store No. 222 Market Street.—
A representative and widely known house extensively
engaged in the manufacture of emery paper and emery
cloth etc., is that of Mr. H. H. Barton, whose office and store are
located at No. 222 Market Street. The factory which is fully
supplied with special machinery and appliances, and furnishes
constant employment to thirty operatives, is situated at Tucony.
This business was established ten years ago, by Mr. Barton; who
has since built up an extensive patronage not only throughout the
entire United States and Canada, but also in Mexico, the West
Indies, South America and Europe. Mr. Barton manufactures the
" Best" American paper, flint paper, garnet paper, emery paper,
emery cloth, etc., and deals in emery, glue and curled hair.
He occupies a spacious store and basement, each being 25x125
feet in dimensions. Here he keeps constantly in stock full sup-
plies of his productions and specialties, which are offered to the
tiarte at exceedingly low prices. His goods are unsurpassed for
quality, utility and excellence, and have no superiors in this
country or elsewhere. He promptly and carefully fills orders,
and guarantee-, all goods to be exactly as represented. Mi. Bat ton
is a native of England and has been over fifty years in this country
and has resided in Philadelphia for the last seventeen years. He
is an energetic, honorable business man, liberal in all transactions
and well merits the substantial success he is achieving.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
L59
PENNSYLVANIA STEEL COMPANY. Office No. 203 South
F.mrth Street. Luther S. Kent, President; Eben F. Barker,
Vice President aud Treasurer ; Edmund N. Smith, Secretary.
Fur many years it was asserted by foreign manufacturers
that the properties and quality of American ore and iron were
unsuitedto the proper manufacture of steel, and that even the
■characteristics of our coke and coal were unfitted [01 the pur-
pose. These false statements however, have been entirely obliter-
ated by the skill, energy and resources of our manufacturers, who
now produce steel of all descriptions, quite equal if not superior to
the best made abroad. Prominent among t lie representative aud
progressive corporations, actively engaged >ln this valuable
Industry, is the famous Pensylvania .steel Company, whose
offices .ire located at So. 208 South Fourth Street. This com-
pany was duly incorporated in I860 under the laws of Pennsyl-
vania with ample capital, and its trade now extends throughout
all sections of the United states. Canada and Mexico. The follow-
ing gentlemen, who are widely and favorably known iu trade cir-
cles for their executive ability, enterprise and just nietho'Ls are
the officers and directors: Luther S. Eent, president; Ebeu F.
Barker, vice president and treasurer; Edmund N*. Smith, secre-
tary: F. \V. Wood, General manager: Edgar C. Fulton, superin-
tendent: H. H.Campbell, assistant superintendent; G. IV. Pear-
son, superintendent of Frog Department. Directors: L.S.Bent,
E. F. Barker. Ed. Smith. C. Tower, George Small, H. H. Houston, W.
H. Spackman. The company's extensive works are advantageously
located at Steel ton. Pa.; they cover an area of upwards of ten acres,
and at the same time the company owns one hundred and fifty
acres adjoining. These works are among the largest and best equip-
ped in the United States, and furnish constant employment to four
thousand skilled operatives. They have a capacity of turning
out three hundred thousand tons of steel rails, and vast quantities
of other steel specialties annually. The processes by which the
manufacture of steel rails is conducted here are of the most per-
fect character, and the utmost care is exercised to maintain always
the highest standard of excellence, so that the company's rails are
absolutely unrivalled for quality, durability and workmanship by
those of any other first class house in America or Europe. The
tracks of the principal railroads of the United States, the great
trunk and transcontinental routes have been all wholly or par-
tially relaid with steel rails of this company's manufacture. The
Pennsylvania Steel Company also manufactures steel in bars,
sheets, strips, etc., for girders, columns, braces: also frogs,
switches, slabs and billets. All orders are promptly Blled at the
lowest ruling market prices, and entire satisfaction is guaranteed
to patrons. The career of this noted company has been one of
steady development, characterized by energetic and skilled
management, and the signal success achieved is a just ti Unite to a
business policy, founded on the enduring principles of equity.
Francis J. Ci illy. Alex. J,. Crawford, Chas. A. McMatius. Til
p.my transacts a general business, taking risks on dwi
stores, warehouses, mills, factories and public buildings. A
merchandise, stocks "t go,,, is in stores, its forms of policy are
clear ami explicit, its rates low. while it has acquired an excellent
reputation for the prompt manner in which all its losses are
adjusted and paid. The officers and directors are gentlemen ol
ripe experience in insurance affairs, and capitalists of high 51 lad-
ing, whose policy is both conservative and mutually beneficial to
the company and its customers. The statement issued Janu-
ary 1st, 1889, shows the affairs of the Mechanics' Insurance Com-
pany to be in a most substantial and favorable condition: Messrs.
W I. Gallagher, and .Martin, are business men of superior exec-
utive ability, who are as widely known for their promptness, as
for the just manner they attend to the interests of the company's
customers. For rates, etc., those about to insure, can obtain all
details at the company's offices, or from its agents.
J P. ANDERSON A CO , Manufacturers of Confectioners'
Tools, Machine. Moulds, etc., Nos. 61*, 616 and 618 Fil-
a bert Street.— A representative and reliable house
successfully engaged in the manufacture of confec-
tioners' tools and machinery, is that of Messrs. J. P. Anderson A fa •.
whose office ami workshops are situated at Nos. 611 to 618 Filbert
Street. This business was established eight years ago by Messrs.
J. P. Anderson and .T. C. Keller, who conducted it till ISSS.when Mr.
Anderson died after a successful career. The business is now the
sole property of Mr. Keller, who is carrying it ou under the old
firm name of J. P.Anderson i Co. The premises occupied com-
prise a spacious floor 40x125 feet in area, which is fully supplied
with special machinery, tools and appliances, necessary for the
systematic conduct ol this useful industry. Mr. Keller manufac-
tures all kinds of confectioners' tools, machines, moulds, etc., in-
cluding patent candy cutters, improved mixing machines, improved
vertical caramel and jap cutters, cocoa nut and fruit graters, roll-
ing or sizing machines, ice cream freezers, eggand sponge beaters,
etc. Special machines are made to order in a prompt and careful
manner, and satisfaction is guaranteed in every particular. Many
of these machines are made from patterns and designs of Mr. Kel-
ler's own invention, and have met with great favor from the trade,
as being the best, strongest, most simple and easily operated ma-
chinery 01 the kind in the market. All these confer 1 .'
machines and tools are made with unusual care and accuracy, and
of the best materials, while the prices charged [or them, .11 •
exceedingly moderate. Mr. Keller promptly tills orders, and his
trade now extends not only throughout the United States and Can-
ada, but also to Europe. He is highly regarded in trade cln '
his ability and integrity, justly meriting the liberal and permanent
patronage secured in this useful industry.
MECHANICS' INSURANCE COMPANY, THE. James Tr OVEGROVE & CO., Manufacturers and Dealers in Engines.
Wood, President: Charles J. Gallagher. Vice Presi- Boilers, Machine Tools, etc., Xos. 143 and 145 North Third
dent: Simon J. Martin, Secretary. Office, No. S00 Walnut J_j Street.— A successful and reliable house in Philadelphia
Street.— The fire insurance business of this city
is one of its most important interests, while iii its detail and
successful management is invested large capital, affording protec-
tion to property that could not be accorded by any other means,
and at the same time merchants can purchase extensive stocks of
merchandise with a feeling of confidence, that a great conflagration
« ill not destroy their investments. In this connection w s desire to
■nake special reference iu this commercial review, to the old
established and reliable Mechanics' Insurance Company, of Phila-
delphia, ulu.se offices are located at No. 500 Walnut Street. This
company was duly organized in 1S 5 .4, under the laws of Pennsylva-
nia, with u perpetual charter, and has built up a liberal and per-
manent patron ige in the eastern, middle and part of the western
states The Mechanics' Insurance Company hnsa pni I up capital
of $250,000, and its assets now amour' to $64S,4S9.T7. The ;■ llowing
geutlemi n air the officers and directors: James Wood, president;
(has. .1. Gallagher, vice president: Simon J. Martin, secretary;
Tn lore F. Jenkins, solicitor. Directors: Francis Falls, Patrick
McHugh, Jam is \v 1. Charles G. Hooki y, Edward H Flood folin
Mirkil. B. F. McFillln, Peter S. Dooner, Charli F. Gall ;] :r. John
P. McGrath. Edward T. Maguire, James P. Sullii tu, Willi • 1 Foley,
C es T Quin, Robert Laughlin, Peter Carrigan M P Heraty]
actively engaged in the sale and manufacture of steam
engines, boilers, etc., Is that of Messrs. Lovegrove & Co. This bus
iness was established in 1S70 by Mr. Thos. G. Lovegrove, who is
sole proprietor. Mr. Lovegrove is a thoroughly practical and
expert mechanical engineer, fully conversant with every detail of
this important industry. He manufactures and deals in steam
engines, boilers, machine tools, pumps, steam heating apparatus,
pulleys, valves, belting etc., and supplies. His engines are of the
latest and most approved designs, combining strength, durability
and finish aud are operated with great economy of fuel. The pis
tons are carefully fitted with rings and springs, and the shafts are
of the te-t hammered wrought iron, while the connecting r.M and
cross heads are fitted with brasses and arranged foi heavy wear
All work is done by first class mechanics, and at the same time
satisfaction Is guaranteed in every instance. Mr. Lovegrove
promptly tills orders for all kinds steam engines, pum] i.etc. at
the lowest possible prices, and his trade now extends not only
throughout the entire United States and Canada, but a 1 so to Mex
ico, the West Indies aud South America. ThepremLs .
in Philadelphia emprise a spacious store an. I basement earl:
being 40x150 feet in area, and he likewise has a warehouse a! N>.
23S Q larrj Street.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
JO. RICHARDSON. Pig Iron, and Sales Agent for Swede
and Rook Hill Fig Iron, No. 23S South Third Street.— A
prominent representative of the pig iron trade in this city
* is .Mr. J. O. Richardson, wholesale commission merchant
in pig iron and sales agent for Swedish and Rockhill pig
iron. Jlr. Richardson has been literally brought, up in the iron
business having been connected with it since he was a boy, and is
a practical man at the business with SO years experience in this
line, first as broker and then as wholesale commission merchant.
Before coming to Philadelphia twenty years ago he was con-
nected with a large iron company in Danville, Pa., for several
years and understands every requirement and detail of the busi-
ness and the wants of foundries, mills, aud railroad companies
everywhere. Mr. Richardson is especially prominent in trade
circles as agent for Swede pig iron and for Rockhill pig iron.
These brands of pig iron are very widely known to the various
branches of the trade, foundrymen etc., and include every quality
of iron, and he offers substantial inducements to the trade every-
where. Mr. Richardson contracts for supplying railroad com-
panies with rails and all kinds of railway equipments and fur-
nishes foundries and mills with everything requisite in pig iron
for the requirements of their products, and his trade extends to
all portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware and New
York, a heavy trade being done also throughout New England.
Mr. Richardson is a native of Philadelphia and his standing is
too high in commercial circles to require comment at our hands,
and both as regards business capacity and true American enter-
prise, he justly merits the prestige he has attained and so perman-
ently enjoys, and is recognized everywhere as an expert in the pig
iron trade. He is highly esteemed for his liberality aud reliability
which is a sufficient assurance that all orders will receive faithful
attention and be filled with promptness and with satisfaction to
all concerned.
JOHN McCAY, Steam Packing Box Manufacturer, Nos. 613 &
615 Cherry Street. — One of the most reliable houses
engaged in the manufacture of packing boxes and general
carpentry work, is that of Mr. John McCay, Nos. 613 and
615 Cherry Street, which has gained an enviable reputation both
for the quality of the work and for the neatness and dispatch with
which it is executed. The business of this concern was started ir
1SS2 by Mr. M. Fife, who, in 1861, was succeeded by Mr. John Wil-
son. In 18ii9 the latter disposed or the enterprise to R. and J.
McCay. who were succeeded by the present proprietor and
under his able management the trade of the house has exper-
ienced a steady aud constant increase. The premises occu-
pied comprise a three-story building, 40\ino feet in dimensions,
anJ these are fully equipped with all the latest improved machin-
ery and appliances necessary for the systematic conduct of the
business, employment being given to a force of from thirty to
forty skilled and experienced workmen. All the operations as far
as possible are performed by machinery, and this fact not only
explains the exactness and neatness of the work, but also the
reason for the very fair prices at which his packing boxes are
placed upon the market. His productions embrace every descrip-
tion of packing box used by manufacturers, merchants or store-
keepers. Estimates are promptly furnished for any style or size
of box that may be desired, and orders by mail, telegraph or
telephone receive immediate attention. Carpenter work in all its
branches is carefully executed at the lowest rates. Mr. McCay,
who is a native of Ireland, has resided in this city since ISiJS, and
his ability, energy and probity have gained him an enviable repu-
tation.
JOHN CROMPTON <fc CO., Manufacturers of Paper Boxes of
all Grades, Nos. 29 and 31 North Fourth Street.— The branch
of business devoted to the manufacture of paper boxes con-
stitutes, as it goes without saying. a very important and ex-
tensive industry in every large city. Engaged in this line Philadel-
phia has some noteworthy firms, prominent among which is that of
John Crompton & Co.. whose capacious factory is located at Nns.c.i
and 31 North Fourth Street. This is one of the oldest and leading
concerns of the kind in the city, being in existence some forty-five
years, and its productions are steadily increasing in demand
annually, ov.ing to the general excellence of the article- tinned
out. They manufacture paper boxes in all sizes, styles, shapes,
forms and grades, making a specialty of druggists,' jewelers," and
fancy boxes, and have a large and flourishing trade throughout the
city and vicinity. The business premises occupy three commodious
floors, with ample and complete facilities, a large force of hands
being regularly employed, while avast and varied assortment is
constantly kept in stock, all orders being filled in the most prompt
and reliable manner. This prosperous enterprise was established
in 1844 by Mr. John Crompton, who died May ■_», 18S0, and under the
firm name that heads this sketch it is now being conducted with
uninterrupted successs, Harvey Piatt being sole proprietor, hav-
ing been admitted into partnership twenty years ago. The busi-
ness was removed to the quarters now occupied March, lsTj. Mr.
Piatt is a native of New York, but has resided in Philadelphia
since 1870. He is a gentleman of long practical skill and experi-
ence, and is thoroughly conversant with the wants of the trade.
PHILADELPHIA HARDWARE SPECIALTY CO., Manu-
facturers and Jobbers of Cabinet and Builders' Hardware,
Hardware Specialties, Etc., Nos. 37 and 39 Strawberry Street.
—One of the largest houses devoted to the manufacture of
fine builders', and cabinet hardware and all kinds of novelties in
iron, bronze and brass and hardware specialties is that of "The
Philadelphia Hardware Specialty Co.," of Nos. 37 and 39 Straw-
berry Street. This business was established eight years ago on
Church Street, and rapidly developed an enormous demand for
their product resulting in larger quarters and better facilities
being required, which they procured by moving to their present
commodious premises six years ago. The store is 25x80 feet in
dimensions which is fitted up with every appliance and facility for
the prosecution of the business and is fully stocked with a superior
assortment of all kinds of cabinet and builders', hardware, hard-
ware specialties, all kinds of small iron, bronze, brass, etc. f
novelties, yankee inventions in hardware, house furnishing goods
iron toys, etc. These goods are unrivalled for quality, finish,
utility and general excellence by those of any other first class
house in the trade in this country or Europe, while the prices quoted
are as low as the lowest. The trade extends throughout all sec-
tions of the United States where their specialties and the uniform
and reliable quality of all goods handled by this responsible house
have gained for it an enviable reputation and patronage. Mr. M.
Elkins, the enterprising proprietor, is a native of Philadelphia and
a member of F. and A. M.. and worshipped master of his lodge, a
prominent member of the Knights of Pythias and the Knightsof
the Golden Eagle and I. O. O. F., and many other benevolent asso-
ciations.
CHARLES YARD, Broker and Real Estate Agent, No. 733
Walnut Street.— Prominent among the most successful,
most experienced and most reliable of the real estate
brokers and agents in this city is Mr. Charles Yard, whose
office is located a No. 733 Walnut Street. This gentleman was born
in this city sixty-four years ago, and from his boyhood has been
identified v. irh the real estate interests of the city. His lather was
in the business before him, and he was one of the oldest and most
trusted real estate men in the city. Mr. Yard was for a long
period an active assistant to his father, and when the latter died
the present proprietor assumed the sole direction of the business.
No man in real estate circles possesses a more intimate knowledge
of present and prospective values in the business and residential
sections of Philadelphia and its suburbs. By his system of obtain-
ing the fullest information in regard to all property placed in his
hands for sale, thoroughly investigating everything wiih his keen
knowledge of values, aud assuming responsibility for his state-
ments he has made his office a trustworthy directory, whose merit
is widely known to investors. His ability to dispose of property
without delay induces owners. who desire quick transactions to
engage his services. He buys, sells, exchanges, leases and lets all
kinds of property, makes a specialty of collecting rents and
managing estates, and gives satisfactory attention to the negotia-
tion of mortgage loans, etc., at reasonable rates. There is a con-
siderable line of selling done by Mr. Yard of both city and
suburban property, a numb, r of wards in the city being repre-
sented on his books as well as every class of property, while he is
justly recognized as one of the best renting agents in the city.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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L MARTIN .t CU., Manufacturers of Lamp Black, No. 226
Walnut Street.— One of Philadelphia's most important in-
dustrial and commercial interests, and which are of inter
national celebrity, an- th" great lamp black works "f
Messrs. L. Martin & Co., the lai gest In the world. Thesupei inrity
of the product is also universally recognized, and the demand for
it annually increasing. This concern is also the oldest in the
United states, having been rounded in 1848 by the firm of Lather
Martin & Co., upon a comparatively small scale. The quality of
their lamp black, however, was so superior as to elicit the general
attention of consumers ami enlarged facilities were so much needed
that in 1855 the firm built their tirst works. These had repeated
extensions, and not being sufficient the firm subsequently bought
out the works and good will of Bihn & Co.. o[ this city. The busi-
ness grew rapidly In magnitude, and eventually in 1874 a factory
was secured at Cincinnati, O., from which to more readily supply
the western trade. These works were burned, when they were re-
built by the firm in 1887, and now are one of the finest in the country
•having all modern improvements. Seven years ago, the linn
purchased additional large works, located respectively at Butler,
Pa., aud Foster's Mills, Pa. These are all in addition to their great
Philadelphia establishment, covering ten acres and having vast
tanks and Improved machinery, while the latest scientific pro-
cesses of manufacture are followed. The lamented decease of
Luther Martin occurred in July, 1886, since which date the business
has been conducted by Messrs. Luther and Robert W. Martin, his
sons. They are the recognized authorities in this branch of trade,
and are noted for sound judgment and marked executive capacity.
Their vast Interests are thoroughly organized, while they perman-
ently maintain the reputation of manufaeturingthe very bestlamp
black in the world. Wherever exhibited it has carried off the honors,
and medals were awarded it by the Franklin Institute in 1S52, and
again in 1874: by the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic's Associa-
tion, of Boston, in I860: by the American Institute, of New York,
in 1867; and the highest award with medal by the centennial ex-
hibition of 1876. The firm produce forty brands of special adapta-
tion for the great variety of uses In existence, such as for printing
inks, blacking, leather manufacturers, rubber factories, etc. The
firm is known all over the globe and sells to the trade in every
civilized country. Quality lias ever been the first consideration of
this honorable old house, and it stands pre-eminent, the highest ex-
ponent of its branch of industry. One of its new grades is the
printers' " velvet " lamp black, positively the purest and most
brilliant black ever put on a roller. It. is specially prepared to
produce a flue-bodied ink, and is of very light gravity, entirely free
from oil or grit, and makes the best flowing ink on record, one
that will distribute itself evenly, possessing great covering power
and making a solid black impression. This black is the favorite of
the finest commercial and job printers, and its use is rapidly attain-
ing enormous proportions. Messrs. Luther and Robert W. Martin
are natives of this city. Mr. Luther Martin is an active member
of the Art Club, and of the Philadelphia Historical Society. Mr.
Robert W. Martin is also a member of the Historical Society, and
both gentlemen are respected citizens who have ever accorded a
hearty support to all measures best, calculated toadvai the
permanent welfare and prosperity of the city.
HUEY'S STORAGE WAREHOUSES, For theStorageof Furni-
ture, Pianos, Mirrors, Etc., Nos. 1316-1918 Market Street.—
Large buildings fitted up expressly for the storRge of
household goods have proved a great convenience to the
citizens and among those that are widely known and reliable and
safe is the Huey's storage warehouses at Nos. 1916 and inis Market
street. The business has been in successful operation since 1882
and the facilities afforded have In that time been highly appreci-
ated by the best classes of the community. The combined dimen-
sions of the premises are 41x180 feet, and throughout the buildings
are provided with every safeguard against burglars and fire, and
to add to the security, watchmen are kept on duty both day and
night. There are 8U0 seperate rooms In the building with strong
locks and keys, and every care is taken with g is left here n
storage. Furniture and pianos and mirrors are carefully handled
and taken care of for any length of time upon small inouthly pay-
ments and when desired- money is advanced on goods which are
also insured while on the premises, at the very lowest rates. The
proprietor, Mr. D. Woodslde.is a Philadelphia!! by birth and
well known in this community as a popular business man. He is
courteous, obliging nod attentive, and is prompt and correct In
business transactions. Goods are called for anywhere within a
radius of twenty miles of the city, and a special business is made
of packing pianos, mirrors and furniture for shipment, from thir-
teen to lilt. 'en expert practical men being kept constantly em-
ployed about the premises for handling and packing and taking
care of all articles left in the warehouses on storage.
GERSONS LEADING MILLINERY, DRESS TRIMMINGS
AND CLOAK STOKES, No.s. 40 and 12 North Eighth Street.
— Wearing apparel of good material, made ii. an elegant
and fashionable style and in the most thoroughly artistic
manner for ladies have become more and more of a necessity in
these days ot steady increase in material wealth, refinement and
culture, and it is a matter of no little importance to every lady of
fine tastes to know where it is possible to secure the very latest
and most desirable styles of garments. Anything that adds to
their personal appearance is always of importance and for these
reasons we call particular attention to the well known and pros-
perous Gersou's leading millinery, dress trimmings and cloak
stores, which are so conveniently situated at Nos. 40 and 42 North
Eighth Street, one of the most crowded and fashionable thorough-
fares in this section of Philadelphia, and for many years has
maintained an enviable reputation for the superior excellence of its
goods and honorable business methods. Mr. R. Gerson, the pro-
prietor of this elegant establishment, is a native of this city and
after acquiring a complete knowledge of the trade, inaugurated
this enterprise on his own account originally in 1872 on Second
Street, and from a moderate beginning at that date it soon de-
veloped a very large and influential patronage which increase,]
annually to such large proportions, that he was obliged to seek
more commodious and eligible quarters and accordingly i emu ed to
his present address in I8S1. The premises occupied are very
spacious and commodious, comprising two entire four-story sub-
stantial brick buildings having a frontage of 04 feet with a depth
of 110 feet, and is very handsomely furnished in the latest approved
modern style; and fully equipped with every facility for the suc-
cessful prosecution of the business, accommodation and advan-
tageous display of the elegant and complete stock of goods con-
stantly on hand. The establishment is suitably arranged into
separate departments suitable for the different lines of goods.
Here will be found at all times a splendid assortment of every-
thing fashionable and seasonable in straw, chip and felt hats, also
bonnets and bonnet frames in the very latest styles and shapes,
both trimmed and untrimmed, embodying the most prevalent fash-
ious of the day after the most celebrated modistes of Paris and
London, besides everything in the line of satins, plushes, silks,
laces, crapes and mourning goods, ostrich plumes, feathers, artifi-
cial flowers, laces, head ornaments, ribbons, etc., for millinery
trimmings. A corps of experienced artistes in millinery is em-
ployed constantly and hats and bonnets are trimmed while cus-
tomers wait when desired, while special attention is given to
mourning orders, aud executed at the shortest notice. His assort-
ment of dress trimmings and fancy goods embraceseverything that
can be thought of in that line, while his stock of fine ladies' cl
and wraps includes everything new, fashionable and seasonable,
such as plush, velvet, brocade, satin and silk fur lined cloaks and
circulars, dolmans, wraps, also newmarkcts in check, mottled,
striped and plain goods, jerseys, etc. An inspection of these goods
reveals the fact that they are made of the very best materials, in
the most artistic and durable manner bj skilled designers and
operatives, and the range of sizes is such that a graceful el
and comfortable fit is easily obtained, while prices throughout the
entire establishment are exceedingly reasonable. A full corps of
refined and courteous assistants serves customers promptly and
every effort is made to meet the slightest wish of patrons, and a
perfect system of order is observable on all sides, and this fact
is due largely the success of the establishment, and as t':e busi-
ness increases this is more notlceable r showing in a marked degree
the foresight of the proprietor. Mr. Gerson is an active, energ-tic
and reliable merchant who Is popular with bis customers aud de-
votes his entire attention to theii best interests, while he a
his business on the highest standard of commercial integrity.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
DELL & JOSEPH C. NOBLIT, Importers and Manufacturers of
Upholster; Goods and Curtain Materials, Etc., N03. 222
Suutli Second and 1222 Chestnut Streets.— The devel-
opment ot the trade in the finest of upholsteries, curtain
materials and of elegant and beautiful types of interior decora-
tions, etc., is indicative of the refined and appreciative tastes of
the American public in the highest planes of the flue arts. A rep
resentative and progressive house in Philadelphia extensively
engaged in the importation and manufacture of upholstery goods,
etc., is that of Messrs. Dell & Joseph C. Noblit, whose establish-
ment is centrally located at Nos. 222 South Second and 1222 Chest-
nut Streets. Tins business was established hi 1M9 by Dell & John
Noblit, who were succeeded in IStB by Noblit, Brown, Noblit & Co.
Eventually in 1S7S the present firm was organized and assumed the
management, the co-partners being Messrs. Dell Noblit & Joseph
C. Noblit. The partners are gentlemen of great practical experi-
ence, closely identified with this important trade from boyhood,
and are personally conversant with the tastes and demands of the
best classes of the conunuuity, and iu catering to the same make
the most splendid display in Philadelphia in their spacious ware-
rooms. They occupy an entire four-story building, wherein is car-
ried a well selected and immense stock of upholstery goods, cur-
tain materials, silk darua-sks, brocatels, rich silks in great variety,
sateens, plushes, satins, and a full assortment of railroad supplies,
all shades of decorative fabrics and silks are in stock, as also
appropriate fringes and trimmings of every kind. The firm also
manufacture mattresses, bedding, etc., and make a specialty of
nigh class interior decorations. They make use of all the new
decorative materials, so that the public « ill find here the most
artistic effects at low prices, that would have been impossible a
few years ago. The firm import direct from the most celebrated
European houses, and their trade, which is both wholesale and
retail, is steadily increasing, and dow exteuds throughout all
sections of the United States. All ordei'3 are promptly and care-
fully filled at the lowest possible prices, and entire satisfaction
Is guaranteed to patrons. Messrs. Dell & Joseph C. Noblit are
natives of Delaware, but have resided in Philadelphia for the last
fifty-four years, where they are highly esteemed in business circles
for their enterprise, ability and integrity. Mr. Dell Noblit
was president of the Corn Exchange National Bauk for seven-
teen years. He is a popular member of the Manufacturers' and
Union League Clubs, and is one of Philadelphia's public spirited
and influential citizens. Mr. Joseph C. Noblit is a member of the
Union League Club. In conclusion we would observe to those
interested iu the modern progress of the upholstery trade, that
the stock here carried presents features as to complete assort-
ments, elegance and high quality, very difficult to be duplicated
elsewhere in this country.
CHAS. LIPPINCOTT & CO., Manufacturers of Soda Water Ap-
paratus, No. 923 to 920 Filbert Street.— The name of Lippin-
cott has for long over half a century been prominently ident-
ified with the manufacture of the most perfect forms of
soda water apparatus in existence. No house in the country has
been so progressive in introducing improved methods, perfected
apparatus and the most original designs and artistic rich finish of
their magnificent marble fountains. The business, now growu to
proportions of such magnitude, was founded on April 28th, 1S32, by
Mr. Charles Lippincott who early became nationally celebrated as
the loading expert and authority in this line. He developed wide-
spread relations, his apparatus grew in demand all over the coun-
try, necessitating repeated enlargements of his facilities. In
1886 the present firm of Charles Lippincott & Co., was formed,
composed of Mr. diaries Lippincott, Mr. Alfred H. Lippincott, and
Mr F. Hazavd Lippincott. They are all practically experienced in
this branch of industry, able and energetic business men. They
occupy very extensive premises in Filbert Street at Nos. 925,927
and 929, and fronting on Rementer Street at 920, and on Fayette
Street at Nos. AS and 40. It Ls live stories and basement in height,
120 feet in depth, and has an area of over 50.000 square feet of Boor
space, with all modern improvements, steam elevators aud power
on every Boor. It is the most complete establishment of the kind
on the continent, and comprises copper, brass, bfitanuic, fitting,
carpenter and machine shops, silver plating works, electrotyping
foundry, and large and complete steam marble works. An average
force of 150 hands are employed in the various departments under
the direct supervision of the proprietors. The firm are not only
leaders in producing the most beautiful soda and mineral water
fountains, but have introduced vastly improved dispensing appa-
ratus, which meets the wishes of leading users all over aud so rap-
idly taking the place of old. inferior styles. Their new dispensing
apparatus is recognized by experts to be much the best for dis-
pensing pure, cold beverages and is also the simplest aud must
conveneint made, and leading druggists pronounce it perfect.
Among the improvements are a white porcelain jar and all rubber
cock iu place of glass, more durable and less likely to be affected
by heat and cold. A deep compact icebox contains the jars in
front, the new coolers exposing a larger surface to the ice, and
insuring the coldest beverages. Among characteristic features of
their apparatus, are the extra thickness of the marbles, caretully
cut and accurately fitted. The cases are joined with bronze
clamps and silver bolts, insuring stability while the ice box is
heavy copper, tinned on both sides. It is large aud deep with the
jars in front, giving them the advantage of the ice, while it
thoroughly coversthe Acme cooler, which is duly patented, and pro-
ducing the lowest temperature on record, as soda water at 33° can
be drawn from these coolers. There are also numerous other ad-
vantages as regards the syrup jars and attachments . draught
tubes, plating, etc. Those interested in having the best, most
beautiful and reliable soda water apparatus in the world should
order from this enterprising house, which shows its characteristics
in its magnificeut illustrated catalogue of 211 quarto pages, giving
accurate pictures of its scores of various styles from the mammoth
"Stratford," 12 feet long by 9 high, having 28syrups aud 100 draught
tubes costing $6,000, down to the smallest sizes used by druggists
and confectioners. All are equally reliable and durable. A word
as to the firm's marbles. They devote special atteution to the se-
lection of the finest colored marbles, imported from all parts of
the world and which are finished in the admirable manner for which
this house is so justly celebrated. It is well recognized that the
splendid apparatus so ornate and attractive draw trade, aud they
are rapidly coming iuto use throughout the country at large. This
is distinctively a Philadelphia triumph, as the Messrs. Lippincott
were born and brought up here, and have here developed their
great success on the broad basis of merit— the best materials, most
skilful workmanship, most improvedscientific methods and greatest
artistic beauty.
HOLLINISHED BROTHERS. Wholesale Jewelers, No. S06
Chestnut Street. —Philadelphia has always been recognized
as a leading headquarters of the wholesale trade iu fine
jewelry, watches, etc., and among those prominently identi-
fied with it, we find the firm of Holhushed Bros., who with ample
capital at their command and an experience extending over
thirty years are enabled to offer advantages that it would indeed
be difficult to obtain at any other reliable, responsible establish-
ment. They have splendid connections and are enabled to secure
the very best productions of Europeau and American manufactur-
ers and have brought together an assortment of goods conspicuous
for delicate beauty and superiority of workmanship. In the
assortment there is an eudless variety of exquisite novelties in
unique designs in fashionable jewelry of all kinds and also gold
and silver watches of all the best makers, the firm representing
such well kuown manufacturers as the VValtham, Elgin aud others.
The display of silverware is also very handsome and in the stock
will be found everything for the appointment of the table aud a
great variety of useful and ornamental articles required iu the
household. A very desirable location is occupied by the firm and
the premises, a spacious salesroom, is very neatly and attrac-
tively fitted up and the stock is always replete with the very best
efforts of the most distinguished manufacturers. The business is
strictly wholesale and is widely diffused over the south and south
western states. Mr. Charles and Mr. Henry Hollinshed, Jr., are
natives of England and have been established in their present
location since 1S.S6. The volume of their business is large and it is
rapidly growing and expanding. Both members of the firm are
popularly known in business circles and their house is one of the
most reliable, responsible, substantial and representative in its
line in the city, and sustains an excellent status throughout this
country mi mercantile circles.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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NV E & TREDICK, Manufacturers of Patent Automatic Circu-
lar Rib Knitting Machines, No. 608 Arch Street.— A re-
presentative and progressive firm in Philadelphia, success-
fully encaged in the manufacture and sale of knitting ma-
chines, is that of Messrs. Nye&Tredick, whose office and salesrooms
are situated at \.' >.''-s Audi Street This hu-incss w.u established
five years ago by Messrs. George E. Nye and Edward Tredick. The
firm's factory, which is fully equipped with the latest improved
tools, machinery arid appliances and furnishes constant employ.
merit to seventy-five skilled mechanics and operatives, is located at
Wilmington. Delaware. Messrs. Nye A Tredick manufacture all
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styles ol circular rib knitting machines tor plain and fancy
ribbed hosiery, leggings, underwear, skirts, caps, jackets, etc.,
and automatic welt top and cut? machines and shirt border
machines. The firm are likewise agents for the " Keystone
Knitter" for seamless hosiery. The knitting machines manu-
factured by this firm are made from patterns and designs
of the proprietors' own invention. These have met with great
favor from the trade, a- being the best, strongest, most simple and
easily operated machinery of the kind ill the market, and have
proved invaluable to manufacturers. Messrs. Nye 4 Tredick
guarantee all their machinery, and refer by permission to many
promiuent manufacturers, who now have their machines In
successful operation. They promptly fill orders at the lowest
possible prices, and their trade now extends throughout all
sections of the United States and Canada, also to Mexico, South
America, Europe and Australia. Those interested requiring
really superior knitting machines cannot do better than give their
orders to this responsible establishment, where they will obtain
advantages difficult to be secured elsewhere.
LAtJTZ BROS. & CO., Manufacturers of Staple Soaps. Phila-
delphia Office and Salesroom. Nos. 13 and 15 South Front
Street— It is a cold fact that soap-using is a sign or civiliza-
tion, just as in the words of the inspired writer, "cleanli-
ness is next to godliness." Yet there are many soaps which olten
cause the very troubles against which they- are intended to guard,
and the consumer ha3 but one safeguard in purchasing--to buy no
soaps for personal use or clothes-washing unless they bear some
name which is a synomym for excellence and purity of product,
the name of some firm thfsole object of which is not the realiza-
tion of large profits without regard to consequences as they affect
customers. There are such firms, and in the roll of honor which
contains their names we find no more prominent place than that
long occupied by Lautz Bros. & Co., the well-known manufacturers
of staple soaps, at Euffalo, N. Y., whose Philadelphia branch is
located at Nos. 13 and 15 South Front Street, under the manage-
ment of Mr. Charles H. Hays. Lautz Bros. & Co. are recognized
as leaders in quality the country over, and enjoy a national
reputation both as manufacturers of soap and also of starch. The
Philadelphia salesrooms were opened in 187S, and comprise a four-
story building, 25x80 feet in dimensions. Mr. flays has control of
the products of the firm in the statesof Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. He carries an immense stock
in all departments, and is prepared to supply the trade in quanti-
ties to suit and at the shortest possible notice. The leading brands
of soap manufactured by Lautz Bros. & Co., are the Acme, Circus,
Acorn, Marseilles White, White Spray, Paima, Oleine, Ready,
Capitol, May Bell, Big Five. Excellent and Nickel. They have also
a large number of standard family and cream borax soaps. Their
brands of starch are Niagara Laundry Starch, Niagara Gloss
Starch, and Niagara Corn Starch. This starch is used by Mrs.
Rorer in all her lectures and at her school, and is used by the
chefs of all our principal hotels; all of which are in active and
influential demand among dealers on account of their great stabil-
ity, uniform excellence and solid merits. Mr. Hays, the popular
manager, will be found a gentlemau of ability and integrity with
whom it is ever a pleasure to deal.
AE. NORRIS S: CO., Fine Rye Whiskies, No. 20u South
Front Street.— The wholesale house of A. E. Norris &
n Co., at No. 209 South Frout Street, has long been recog-
nized by first-class dealers and critical buyers as head-
quarters for the highest grades of pure wines and li'iuors. Hun-
dreds of buyeis throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Delaware,
New York and the southern states have discovered that the choic-
est champagnes, ports, sherries, rye whiskies, etc., can only be
had through this firm's direct importations. The business of this
house was started at its present location, No. 209 South Front
Street, in 1884, under the style of Eruce, Norris A- Co. This firm
was dissolved on June l.ls-s?, by the retirement of Mr. Arthur
Bruce, and since then the style of the concern lia-. been A. E. Nor-
ris &. Co., Mr. Alfred E. Norris being the sole proprietor. He brings
to bear on the enterprise the widest range of practi :al e! perience,
coupled with ample resources, and direct influential connections
both at home and abroad. The building occupied for the bu~ir.e>s
contains three floors, each 25x50 feet in dimensions, adr
equipped f'->r the storage and preservation of the choice and valu-
able stock. The house handles the finest foreign and domestic
wines of the most celebrated vintages, champagnes, brandies,
Scotch, Irish, old bourbon and rye whiskies, and are general im-
porters, dealers and rectifiers. The firm make a specialty of rye
whiskies, and the favorite brand is the " Garrick Club Rye Whis-
key." The house is a progressive one. Is in high reputi with the
trade, and is conducted with energy, liberality and intel
Mr. Norris is a native of Philadelphia.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
HALT. & CARPENTER, Importers of Tin Plate and Metals,
Manufacturersof Crown Specialties, No. 709 MarketStreet.
— An important and progressive factor in the promotion of
Philadelphia's prosperity is the fanions old house of Messrs.
Hall & Carpenter, the largest and leading importers of tin plate,
sheet iron and metals and manufacturers of fancy metal special-
ties. The founder and now sole partner of this house, Mr. Augus-
tus R. Hall was born at. Paterson, N. J., the direct descendant of
Robert Hall, of Westminster, England, who arrived in Pennsyl-
vania in 1682. His ancestors held positions of prominence and
public trust throughout the early colonial days. Mr. A. R Hall
came to Philadelphia wheu a child with his parents, and at the age
of twenty-one entered into connection with the old house of W. N.
and G. Taylor, importers of tin, terne plates, metals, etc. In Jan-
uary, 1862, Mr. Hall, who had proved his excellent business quali-
fications, and marked executive capacity, was admitted into co-
partnership in connection with Mr. Win. Y.Taylor, uuder the style
of the N. Si G. Taylor Co. Mr. Hall took entire control of the sales
department imbuing his spirit of progressive enterprise into the
firm's operations and commencing the direct importation of tin and
terne plates, which it had previously secured via New York. On
February 1st, 1S67, Mr. Hall withdrew from the firm, and founded
his own house of Hall & Carpenter, and which, from its inception
bas enjoyed a patronage of a rapidly enlarging and most substan-
tial character. Since the decease of Mr. Carpenter in June, 1883,
Mr. Hall has continued sole proprietor under the original name
and style, and is conceded to be the leading authority in tin
and terne plates and all sheet metals. Mr. Hall, imports and
deals in the following: tin plate and metals, tinsmiths' and stove
makers' supplies, sheet copper and ingot copper, black sheet
iron, galvanized sheet iron, wire rivets, corrugated' conduc-
tor, spiral pipe, registers, Kalamcin sheet iron, tinners tools and
machines, sheet zinc stamped ware, japanned ware, wire nails, etc
He manufactures crown specialties, Moores and the Buckeye ven-
tilators, solder, etc. Quality has ever been his Srst consideration
and only the best brands and uniform high quality, characterize
his stock. The premises occupied are most central and extensive,
comprising five floors and basement 22x2o5 feet in dimensions,
running into Filbert Street, and where is carried the most import-
ant and comprehensive stock of the kind in Philadelphia. Mr. Hall
does a trade covering the entire United States, and which is annu-
ally enlarging. He is a public spirited citizen, who has ever given a
hearty support to all measures best calculated to advance the
city's welfare. He was an earnest advocate of.the formation of the
direct steamship line from Liverpool to this port and which has
enabled Philadelphia merchants to'have importations come by
steam direct to our wharves, and no branch of trade has benefitted
more than that in tin and terne plates. Mr. Hall is an active and
honored member of the Masonic Order, and is also a member of
the Board of Trade, Commercial Exchange, Maritime Exchange,
Union League, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, while he is also
an honorary member of the 1st Regiment Veteran Corps. He has
ever retained the confidence of leading commercial circles, and is
a worthy exponent of this important staple branch of trade.
JOHN A. KIRCHNER. Cutlery Grinder, Etc., No. 229 Vine
Street.— The industries of Philadelphia are numerous in
number and cover every brancli of skilled activity, and
yet we doubt if there is one of greater importance or one
requiring a higher trained experience and ability than that of
practical cutlery grinding. In this line, it is generally recognized
throughout the city that Mr. John A. Kirchner is the leading
representative, and one who is fully qualified to promptly till any
and all orders. Mr. Kirchner not only brings long practical
experience to bear, but has brought his specialty to the exactitude
of a science, and by welding theory and practice together has
brought the art of grinding, polishing and setting cutlery goods to
a higher standard of perfection than it has ever attained before.
He occupies finely adapted premises at No. 221 Vine Street, where
he has the second floor fitted up with the finest modem appliances
and machinery, impelled by adequate steam power, promptly fill-
ing the largest orders for razor, shear and scissor grinding d>r the
trade, also gentlemen', razors, ladies' and family scissors, tailors',
barbers' and paper-hangers' shears, carving, table and pocket
knives, etc. A special feature is also made of polishing and set-
ting as also the concave grinding of baibers' razors, a stock of
superior razors expressly concaved and set ready for use, being
Constantly kept on hand. He has now been permanently estab-
lished in business since 18-11, primarilyopeuing on the opposite side
of Vine Street and moving ty his present quarters, No. 229, in the
year 18S0. ilr. Kirchner is of Uerman uatioualty, but has made
Philadelphia his home since 1841. He is now in the eighty second
year of his age, yet despite his advanced age still takes that
active, personal supervision in his business which for so long a
period has proved the meaus of affording his many patrons such
complete satisfaction.
GrSTAVUSC.SEIBEL, Real Estate Broker, Conveyancing, Etc.
No. 309 Callowhlll Street.— The condition of the real estate
market may justly be considered as a thermometer of the
real soundness and stability of business affairs in the coun-
try generally. It is gratifying to note the present situation of
real estate affairs throughout the land, especially in our larger
cities. In Philadelphia the impetus received from local and subur-
ban improvements is conspicuously apparent in the great number
of good business men who are seeking investments in eligible
property. Among the real estate agencies that are actively en-
gaged in supplying this demand is that conducted by Mr. Gustavus
C. Seidel, at No. 309 Callovvhill Street. The business so success-
fully conducted by him was originally established in 186S, by Mr.
G. Seidel, who was succeeded at his death in April, 1S75, by his
son, the present proprietor. He occupies commodious offices ou
the ground floor, provided with telephone communication, and
possesses every auxilliary to facilitate transactions. Mr. Seidel is
especially prominent in real estate circles as the agent for the
Broad Street, the 2d Broad Street, the 3d Broad Street, and the
Broad and Wyoming, Mutual Land Associations. He is also a con-
'siderable owner of real estate both city and suburban, im-
proved and unimproved, and is prepared to furnisli customers
with building lots, stores and dwellings on easy payments.
He gives special attention to the collection of rents and in-
terests, does conveyancing, and has upon his books numerous
houses, flats and apartments to let on desirable terms. He also
negotiates loans on bond and mortgage, and tikes the entire man-
agement of estates. Mr. Seidel is a native Philadelphian, a direc-
tor of the German American Title Company, and a young man of
experience and sagacity, whose diligent and faithful attention to
all matters placed in his charge has given him the esteem and con-
fidence of the entire community.
KEYSTONE CHOCOLATE CO., Manufacturers of Fine Choco-
lates, Office and Salesroom No. 131 North Second Street.
Factory Nos. 136 and 138 Elfreth Street.— The growing de-
mands tor a pure, choice grade of confections so noticeable
of recent years in this country lias resulted, in the nature of things,
in marked improvement having been made in the goods produced
of late. Especially is this true in regard to such toothsome products
as chocolate creams, etc., some exceptionally fine articles in this
line being now made by some of our Philadelphia manufacturers,
notably so by the Keystone Chocolate Co., whose office and sales-
room are located at No. 131 North Second Street, and factory at
Nos. 136 and 13? Elfreth Street. The productions of this concern
are noted for their purity, flavor and quality : and for general ex-
cellence are unsurpassed by anything of the kind produced in the
country, being conceded to be the ne plus ultra in fine chocolate
confections; and of their superiority no more unfailing criterion
could be offered than the extensive and increasing demand that
has grown up for these goods in the trade throughout the Cnited
States. The Keystone Chocolate Co., of which Win. Baker Craig, is
sole proprietor, was established in June, 1SSS, and the unequivocal
success that has attended the enterprise from its inception amply
attests the wisdom that inspired the venture, to say nothing of the
excellence of the productions. The premises occupied as office
and salesroom are spacious and tastefully appointed, and several
efficient salesmen are employed, besides ten or more expert hands
in the factory, while a heavy stock is constantly carried, including
wholesome and delicious chocolate creams, caramels, bon-bons, and
kindred toothsoome chocolates, and the trade, which is both w hole-
sale and retail is very large. Relations with this house are prof-
itable and lasting.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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\.s- u ill'SKTls MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
THF.. John K. Gittens, Jr., William B. Smith, Man., - I .
520 Walnut Street.— The necessity and value or life
Insurance needs no supporting arguments in this enlight-
ened age. The only question that the public seeks a direct
answer to, Is: which is the best company In which to secure the
needed Insurance? The field is a broad one, ami there are num-
erous competitors, bat not one so fully ami admirably affords
every element of security, profit ami low rates of premium, as the
old, reliable Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Springfield, Mass. It has always been a favorite with the public
ot the Middle states and here in Philadelphia has written large
lines of insurance on the lives of our most prominent citizens.
The company was organized in 1851 on the mutual plan— the only
fair and satisfactory one in life insurance, and from its first
inception has had an office in this city. The present management
is both able and enterprising, and there are no more popular and
respected representatives than Mr. John K. Gittens, Jr., and Mr.
William B. Smith. Mr. Gittens is a native of New York, but has
been a permanent resident of Philadelphia for the past nineteen
years, and has long been a recognized exponent of the best meth-
ods of life insurance. Mr. Smith is too widely and favorably
known to require comment at our hands; as mayor of this city he
exerted a highly beneficial influence in advancing a policy of
retrenchment and reform, while as a business man he is noted for
his superior executive abilities, sound judgment and energy of
character. He became associate manager with Sir. Gittens in
January, 1S89, and the business developed is of the most reassur-
ing and satisfactory character. The Massachusetts Mutual has in
many respects the most popular, liberal and safe schemes ot insur-
ance. Its new forms of life and endowment policies are the most
popular ever issued, offering the most substantial inducements of
any, and carrying with th»m all the benefits of the Massachusetts
paid up and cash value law. The company's officers and directors in-
clude many of the most prominent and respected citizens of Spring-
field, and are headed by M. V. B. Edgerly as president ; Henrys.
Lee, vice president, and Oscar B. Ireland, actuary. Under their
guidance the company has been uniformily prosperous, and is
making rapid progress both as to new business and growth of
assets. It issued 3.6:51 policies in 1888, and now has 18,767 policies
in force which (including reversionary additions) represent, S49,-
480,581. the receipts In 1SX8 being S2,130,74.96, the disbursements,
$1,578,367.46. and the assets, $9,565,622.65, while the liabilities
are summed up at $755,527.61. Its assets are invested in the ablest
and most secure manner, and no company has a more creditable
record for able and honorable management, and the public of
Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware are largely availing them-
selves of the absolute protection afforded by holding policies in
this standi old corporation, and whose various forms of policy
enable every one to be suited.
YOUNG & SONS. Manufacturers of Engineering Instruments,
etc.. No. 43 North Seventh Street.— Philadelphia is well-
known all over the United States as the leading city in
manufacturing, engineering, mining and surveying instru-
ments : owing to the energy .skill and enterprise of its manufactur-
ers, their specialties have superceded German, French and English
makes. A representative and the most prominent house in
extensively engaged in this important business is that of Messrs
Young & Sons, whose office, salesroom and factory are located at
No. 43 North Seventh Street. This house were the inventors and
introducers of the American Transit Instrument, which has
entirely superceded t lie old cumbersome Theodolite. This busi-
ness was originally founded in 1820, by Win. J. Young, who was
succeeded by Allied Young, and in lssj, Allied ('. Young became
sole proprietor, Mr. A. C. Young is a practical and scientific engi-
neering instrument maker, fully conversant with all details and
features of this valuable industry, and the requirements of the most
critical patrons. The premises occupied comprise three spacious
floors, which are fully supplied with every facility and appliance
for the systematic conduct of the business. The manufacturing de-
partments are equipped with the latest improved special tools and
machinery, operated by steam power. Here 30 skilled workmen
are employed and the trade of the house now extends not only
throughout all sections of the United Stab- ami Canada, but also to
Mexico, South America, China and Japan. In the salesrooms are
constantly kept in stock all the instruments used by engineers and
surveyors, including high grade transits and levels, for city, tunnel
railroad and astronomical work. These instruments and specialties
are unrivalled for accuracy, utility, rellablity and uniform excel-
lence aud have no superiors in this country or Europe. Of such
excellence and precision are these instruments that they were
awarded a certificate and medal at the Centennial exhibition in
1876. aud their popularity may be clearly understood when it is
stated this house furnished the instruments for the survey of the
Nicaragua canal. Mr. Young gives personal attention to all details
of this extensive business and all ins t rumen ts are put to the sever-
est test before shipment. The proprietor is a native of Philadel-
phia, and is desirous that his native city shall lead in the future as
it has in the past, in all leading improvements in thelrspecialline.
BENEDICT* BURNHAM MANUFACTURING CO., Manufac-
turers Sheet, Brass and Nickle Silver, Etc., No. 17 North
7th Street, A. P. Reger, Agent.— Prominent among the
great industrial corporations of the United States, which
have by permanently locating a branch in Philadelphia, added so
materially to its influence as a source of supply, is the famous
Benedict *fc Bumham Manufacturing Company, of Waterbury,
Conn. The company's rolling mills and factories are the largest
and best equipped of the kind in the world and furnish constant
employment to 900 operatives. The Benedicts Burnham Manu-
facturing Company, which was organized in 1812, manufacturers
brass, copper and German silver in the roll, sheet, Hire,
tube or casting, also seamless brass and copper tubing, brass and
German silver leadings and fancy wires, silver plated metal, drop
bandies aud knobs for furniture, patent safety pins, etc. They
also turn out in vast quantities brass and copper rivets and
burs, wrought brass butt hinges, brass and iron jack chaius,
composition roller castings, printers' rules and galley plates,
kerosene oil burners and lamp trimmings, etc. All goods and
specialties manufactured by this noted company are unrivalled
for finish, quality, reliability and general excellence, and have
no superiors iu the American or European markets, while the
prices quoted in all cases are extremely moderate. The Phila-
delphia store, which is fully stocked with the company's - pro-
ductions, is under the able and careful management of Mr. A. P.
Reger, who has had charge for the last 23 years. He supplies cus-
tomers in the middle states and south, and is greatly respected in
trade circles for his promptness and integrity. The trade of the
Benedict & Burnham Manufacturing Company is steadily increas-
ing in all sections of the United States and Canada, owing to the
superiority and excellence of its goods, which are general favorites
wherever introduced.
KANE AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO., Man-
ufacturers of the Kane Sensitive Automatic Sprinkler,
offices No. 2516 Kensington Avenue, and No. 411 Walnut
Street; Win. Kane, President aud General Manager;
H. C. Groome, Secretary and Treasurer.— This successful and
reliable company was incorporated under the laws of Pennsyl-
vania iu 1888, with a paid up capital of $100,000, and since its organ-
ization has obtained a liberal and influential patronage. The Kane
Automatic Sprinkler has recently been adopted by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company, after a thorough investigation of the
subject as the best, and has been accepted by all fire insurance
companies as equal to the best. It has been proved however,
superior to any in simplicity of construction, in certainty of auto-
matic action, in the distribution of water, in being absolutely non-
corrosive, and in the compoundment of its level-, [by which the
strain is practically removed from the solder joint, ami the pos-
sibility of being burst open by water pressure in the absence of
fire entirely obviated.; One hundred and twenty buildings are
already equipped witli this automatic sprinkler iu Philadelphia
and though there have been thirty-eight (38) fires, the average
loss for fire has been ten dollars. Mr. Win. Kane, the inventor
and patentee, is a thoroughly able and expert mechanical engineer
and machinist, lb' is a native of Philadelphia and Is highly re-
garded by the community for his skill, energy and integrity, fully
meriting the signal success secured in this valuable industry
which is constantly expanding its field of operation.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
COWPERTH WAIT & CO., Publishers, Nos. 62S and 650 Chestnut
Street.— One of the oldest established firms of educa-
tional publishers in Philadelphia, and ooe o( the most
enterprising, able and influential in the United States, is
that o! Messrs. Cowperthwait & Co. The business was established
upwards of fifty years ago and the firm early became justly cele-
brated for the excellence of their text books, accurate, lucid treat-
ises on all branches of study, carefully brought down to date, and
got up iu the highest style of the printers' and binders* arts. Upon
the retirement of Mr. H. Cowperthwait after a long, honorable and
useful career, his son, Mr. J. B. Cowperthwait, continued the busi-
ness upon the old time basis of efficiency and enterprise. In 187:!
the present firm of Cowperthwait & Co., was formed, composed of
Mr. J. B. Cowperthwait, Mr. David Wetherby, and the late Mr. Dex-
ter S. Stone. The decease of the latter gentleman occurred in
1887, since which date the two surviving partners have continued
the business. They occupy two entire floors, each 50 by 100 feet in
dimensions, and where is carried one of the largest stocks of edu-
cational works iu the city. Their series of text books covers read-
ing, spelling, geography, physiology, chemistry, grammar, lan-
guage and literature; history, mathematics, composition, book-
keeping, etc. They have ever exercised the soundest judgment as
to the authors of their educational series, and the most learned
and able professors and teachers are called upon to write text
books on the branches of learning in which they are recognized
authorities. Hundreds of thousands of children have already
received their primary grammar school education through the
medium of these series of text books, and which are justly cele-
brated and in demand all over the United States. Among the
standard works now on the firms lists, we may mention Hagar's
algebra and arithmetics, Eddy's geometry, Goodrich's and Berard's
histories ot the United States, Greene's grammars and language
series, Appleton's chemistries, Blaisdell's physiology, Warren's
geographies with special editions for a number of the states,
Monroe's, and Leach's spellers, and Monroe's series of readers,
much the most complete and progressive of any, and which
Include his famous reading charts (56 numbers) for primary
classes. The firm are officially appointed contractors for the sup-
ply of text books to many state boards of education and to thou-
sands of the leading public and private schools in Pennsylvania,
and all over the land, and the character and magnitude of their
business is at once a benefit to this city and a lasting source of
credit to this honored and responsible old publishing house.
BUCHANAN, BROMLEY & CO., Manufacturers, Importers and
Dealers in Photographic Materials, Nos. 1031) Arch Street, and
lO'Ja Cuthbert Street.— For all descriptions of photographic
materials, the headquarters both at wholesale and retail in
Philadelphiaisat Messrs. Buchanan, Bromley &Co's., No. 1030 Arch
Street. The business was founded in 18S1, the co-partners, Mr. \V. P.
Buchanan, Mr. A. H. Bromley, and Mr. Benjamin Siedenbach,
bringing to bear the widest range of practical experience coupled
with perfected facilities for the supply of absolutely the best and
most improved makes and brands of photographic apparatus, chemi-
cals, accessories, etc. They are not only importers and dealers, but
manufacturers of many important articles and have developed a
trade of great magnitude, strictly on the basis of merit. They now
have three en tire floors, each 24 feet by 120 in dimensions, and where
both the professional and the amateur can best select what will meet
their requirements. The firm carry full sizes of the celebrated I 'all
meyer lenses, Novel, Success, Albion and Climax cameras; Fairy
Bicycle, and the new Detective cameras ; amateur outfits at all
prices, chemicals, Stanley and Keystone dry plates; posing chairs,
accessories, field outfits, all literature on photography, etc., etc.
There is nothing in use by the photographer which cannot be ob-
tained here of the best quality and at most moderate prices. The
firm are justly celebrated for their enterprise in securing every-
thing of the latest improved character, and also for executing
sound judgment in the selection of materials, so that the best re-
sults and the most perfect pictures can always be obtained. Both
photographers and amateurs should send for Messrs. Bpchanan,
Bromley & Co."s handsome illustrated catalogues, which will give
not only the prices, but full detailed descriptions of the goods, with
methods of use. Ths firm is progressive and enterprising, alive to
the rapid progress of the photographic art, and achieving a merit-
ed success in retaining to Philadelphia such a large and growing
trade.
JOHN SIMMONS' Paper and Kag Warehouse, Nos. 20 and 22
Decatur Street.— Mr. Simmons is widely prominent as a buyer
and seller of paper stock, and has been established in the
business for upwards of thirty years, and has never given a
promissory note in all that time. The utilitarian tendencies of this
wonderfully progressive age are aptly illustrated iu the use now
made of articles which were formerly thrown away or destroyed,
as possessing no value whatever. From the discovery of pro-
cesses, whereby these so-called w aste materials can be again made
commercially available, has sprung up more than one great de-
partment of business. The use of old rags and paper in the manu-
facture of new is an example of what we mean that is familiar to
all our readers. There are now in operation in this country over
one thousand paper mills, turning out about one hundred million
dollars' worth of paper every year, and nearly the whole of this
immense business is based upon the utilization of what would
otherwise be waste substances. An immense business has thus
grown up of late years in the collection, sorting, packing and ship-
ping of rags, waste paper and paper stock of all kinds, which in-
dustry is well represented at Mr. Simmons' paper and rag ware-
house. The building occupied for the business is four stories in
height, 40x63 feet in dimensions, and an extensive business is
transacted at both wholesale and retail. The highest prices are
paid for paper, rags, shavings, metals, etc., which are supplied in
immense quantities to mills throughout Pennsylvania and the
eastern states. All sizes of book binders' boards are also kept in
stock, or made promptly to order. To manufacturers this house
offers superior inducements, in that it pays the highest prices for
stock, and by the nature of its cash transactions accumulates the
most desirable classes of goods and furnishes them in quantities to
suit and at the most advantageous rates. As Philadelphia furnishes
by its location especially favorable rates for shipment, the facili-
ties offered by this house present themselves without further com-
ment. Mr. Simmons is one of the old and honored paper men of
the city, honored and respected in all the various relations of life,
and has built up a prosperous business by energy, industry and
thoroughly legitimate methods.
WILLIAM WURFFLEIN, Manufacturer of the " Wurfflein "
Breech- Loading Sporting. Target and Gallery Rifle, No.
208 North Second Street.— A leading headquarters in this
city for guns, targets and general sporting goods is the
establishment of Mr. William Wurffiien, located at No. 208 North
Second Street. This gentleman enjoys a national reputation as
the manufacturer of the celebrated '"Wurfflein" breech-loading,
sporting target and gallery rifle, and also as an extensive whole-
sale and retail dealer in ammunition, sporting goods, fishing tackle,
etc. The business was founded in 1843, by Mr. Andrew Wurfflein,
who was succeeded by his son, the present proprietor, in 1S70. The
business premises comprise a large four-story factory, and spacious
salesrooms, and steady employment is given In the season to a
force of twenty-five skilled and expert hands. The factory is
equipped with new and improved machinery and ample steam
power, and every modern facility is at hand tending to insure rapid
and perfect production. This is the second oldest house in its line
here, and the only one in the city manufacturing guns and targets
by steam power. It has been operated for forty-three years on this
same site, and is a veritable landmark in the history of the past,
as well as a prime factor in the commerce ot the present. The
proprietor does not aim to transact a clap trap business, advertis-
ing one thing and selling another, but deals squarely and fairly
with all men. He guarantees every article as represented, and
possesses unsurpassed facilities for executing all orders with
promptness and dispatch. His experience in the manufacture of
the finest gallery target and sporting rifle and "sporting target ex-
tant warrants his goods, in every point of excellence ot material,
mechanism, simplicity and shooting qualities, to be unexcelled.
His goods in all departments are the best to be found any where,
while inducements are constantly offered to the trade and the
public, as regards terms and prices, which defy competition.
Mr. Wurfflein is a native Philadelphia!!, and recognized in
commercial and trade circles as an accomplished manufacturer.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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SPELLIER ELECTRIC TIME COMPANY, THE, Office So. 27
South Eleventh Street, Win. B. Bement, President; John W.
Francis. Treasurer and Secretary: Franklyn A. Lee, Man-
ager.— Tills representative company was incorporated under
the laws of New Jersey, in 1888, with ample capital, for the pur-
pose of Introducing absolutely correct time in the city or Philadel-
phia. The Spellier Electric Time Company has secured the sole
ownership of all letters patent granted to Louis H. Spellier, relat-
ing to the subject of electric time distribution. It leases clocks
at very reasonable rates, and furnishes correct time to its patrons.
By the Spellier system of electric time distribution, any number
of clocks or clock circuits can be electrically controlled from one
well regulated master clock at the central station, without impos-
ing upon subscribers, the slightest care for the time piece upon
which he depends for the transaction of his daily business. The
company has arranged for the daily corrections of its master
clock at the central station by astronomical observations, thereby
securing to its subscribers absolutely correct time. The company's
electric clock works can be used in all kinds of clock cases from
the cheapest to the most elaborate. A feature of special interest
in the Spellier system is the device of controlling tower clocks of
any dimensions by purely electrical means. The price of rental
varies according to the styles and sizes of the clocks, and covers
the whole cost of attaching and maintaining, thus entirely reliev
ing patrons of all care and expense of cleaning and repairing
clocks. Special attention is paid by the company to the establish-
ment of plants, and the equipment of factories and all institu-
tions, where the wires of the company's central station do not
reach, and where uniform time is required in different localities.
The following gentlemen, who are widely known and highly
esteemed in business circles for their enterprise, executive ability
and just methods, are the officers and directors: Wm. B. Bement,
president; John W. Francis, secretary and treasurer; Directors:
Wm. B. Bement, Win. A. Redding, Henry B. Cutter, Horace Geiger,
Horace A. Pinkham. William Bault, Frederick Schorl, Lindley M.
Garrison, John T. Roberts; Executive committee: Wm. A. Red-
ding, Win. B. Bement, H. B. Cutter, Horace Geiger. Louis H.
Spellier, Electrician: F. A. Lee, Manager. The Spellier system
was awarded the Elliot Cresson Medal by the Franklin Institute
of the state of Pennsylvania. Further details, etc., are cheer-
fully furnished at the company's office No. 27 South Eleventh
Street, on application.
RF. BANCROFT & SON, Builders' Iron Works, Contractors
for Iron Fronts, Columns, Etc.. Nos. 1109 and 1111 Locust
Street.— Iron is the modern building material. Keep it
properly painted, and after years of exposure to the wind
and weather an iron front will be as perfect as on the day of erec-
tion. Iron for building purposes possesses unsurpassed advant-
ages for strength, durability, economy and adaptability to ornament
and decoration. No other material is so valuable after it has
served its original purpose, as it may be cast into new forms and
adapted to new uses. In connection with these statements special
reference is made in this commercial review to the old
established and reliable firm of Messrs. R. F. Bancroft & Son,
whose iron works are located at Nos. 1109 and 1111 Locust Street.
The premises occupied comprise a spacious and substantial four-
story building 4Sx»0 feet in dimensions. The various workshops
are fully supplied with the latest improved machinery, tools and
appliances. Ueie thirtyskillcd mechanics and operatives are em-
ployed, and the machinery is driven by steam power. Messrs. R.
F. Bancroft & Son contract for and construct iron fronts and roofs,
columns, girders, WTOUght-iron beams and roof trusses, vault-
lights, fireproof doors and shutters and all kinds of general build-
ing iron work. All iron work turned out is unrivalled for quality
of materials, finish, strength and workmanship by that of any
other first class house in the trade. The flrmpromptly rill orders at
the lowest possible prices, and their tiade extends throughout
all sections of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Messrs
R. F. Bancroft & Sou constructed and put in the iron work into
the following buildiugs, gi * ing entire satisfaction to patrons, viz:
Manufacturing Club. Philadelphia Library. Penn L'..ink, Bank of the
Republic, United Security, Brown, Wood ,\ Co., also in the N. J.
s if.- Deposits Trust Co's, Camden City Hall, Wilmington Station.
B. & (). R. R.. Wilmington Court House, lehigh Valley Stat ,
Mauch Chunk, Pa., University Building. Bethlehem, Pa., and
many others. Mr. R. F. Bancroft Is a native of Cape May. N. J.,
while Mr. Chas. R. Bancroft was born in Philadelphia. Both part-
ners are highly regarded in trade circles for their mechanical
ability and integrity, and may justly be considered as thoroughly
identified with the best interests of Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA MORTGAGE AND TRUST COMPANY, No
822 Chestnut Street, Benjamin .Miller, President; Edward
Hoopes, Vice President; It. X. McOarter, Jr., Secretary
and Treasurer.— This representative and progressive com*
pany was incorporated in lSSo under the laws of Pennsylvania
with a paid up capital of $500,000, and has since built up an influ-
ential, liberal and permanent patronage. The Philadelphia
Mcu'tgage and Trust Company acts as executor, administrator,
agent, or trustee under appointment by the courts, for corpora-
tions or individuals. It takes charge of the property of absentees,
collects and remits income promptly and executes trusts of every
description known to the law. Trust funds are always kept sep-
arate and distinct from the assets of the company. Th>- cash
department of the company is a thoroughly organized banking
institution, affording every facility except the discounting of com-
mercial paper. Loans being made on approved marketable collat-
eral, and deposits being received subject to check at sight. Spe-
cial deposits can be made for fixed periods at rates of interest to
be agreed on. The Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust Company
also deals in first mortgages on improved Western farms and city
property, and issues five per cent, real estate trust bonds and sells
at six per cent, interest with their guarantee attached. All its
investments are made with the greatest care and judgment, while
its ventures of capital are always well secured. The company has
a branch in Omaha. The following gentlemen, who are highly
regarded in business and financial circles for th»-ir prudence,
executive ability, and just methods are the officers and directors:
Benjamin Miller, president; Edward Hoopes, vice president; R.
T. McCarter, Jr., secretary and treasurer. Directors: Benjamin
Miller, Charles Piatt, Edward Hoopes, Joseph . Harris, Winthrop
Smith, Charles Huston. Charles L. Bailey, Francis B. Reeves, jno.
H. Catherwood, Geo. D. McCreary, Chas. H. Banes, Win. H. Ing-
bam, Thos. Woodnutt, Alan Wood, Jr., Joseph L. Caven. In con-
clusion we.would add, that the Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust
Company by an honorable and conservative course has secured a
prominent position among the solid and responsible institutions of
the state, and fully merits the confidence of the community.
M'
ERCHANT& CO., Importers of Tin Plate. Metals. Sheet_
Copper and Brass, etc , Nos. 51" Arch street, and 512
and 514 Cherry Streets.— One of the most noted and
prominent houses in the United States, extensively
engaged in the importation of tin plate and all kinds of metals,
is that of Merchant & Co., whose offices and salesrooms
are situated at No. 517 Arch Street, and Nos. 512 and 521
Cherry Streets. The firm have also extensive houses in New
York, Chicago and London, England. This business was established
in 1805, by Mr. Clarke Merchant, and eventually in 1888. Mr.
Henry W. Merchant was admitted into partnership, the firm being
still conducted under the old style and title of Merchants Co. Both
partners have had great experience in the metal trade, and pos-
sess an accurate knowledge of the requirements of the Ameri-
can market. The premises occupied comprise a spacious
four-story building 25x203 feet in area, fully equipped with
every appliance and facility for the accommodation of the
immense and valuable stock, which has no superior in this country
or Europe. They are manufacturers' agents for the " Gilbert son's
MM Method " and "Camaret" brands of guaranteed roofing
plates, and also manufacture fine babbit, and anti friction mi tal,
solders, sheet copper and brass, seamless and brazed brass and
copper tubes. Messrs Merchant & Co., handle only the best and
most desirable metal goods and specialties, this being the pi .
adopted in tin- beginning and which has always been adhered to.
Their trade mm extends throughout the entire Cnited States and
Canada The firm employ twelve traveling salesmen, seventy
clerks, assistants, etc., in their warehouse. The partners are
widely known as honorable business men, and the p- rmanent
trad.- they have secured is but a just tribute to their character
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA
RIEHLE BROS, Manufacturers of Scales, Testing Machines,
Trucks Etc., No. 413 Market Street.— The oldest established
firm of scale manufacturers in the United States, and un-
questionably the leading representatives in their line are
Messrs. Riehle Bios, of this city, both as regards their facilities,
experience and the wonderful record of their scales and testing
machines for uniform accuracy and durability. The important
business interests or which they are proprietors, include not only
the manufacture of scales of all kinds, testing machines, etc., but
alsu iron founding and general machinist work. The busiuess was
found i! in 1SI3 by Messrs. Elliott & Abbott, who early developed
a national reputation for their scales. In 1346 they were succeeded
by the hi ,n of Messrs. Abbott 4 Co., followed by Mr. A B. Davis as
sole proprietor, and eventually in 1S67 he was succeeded by tire
present firm or Messrs. Kiehle Bros. Their works are located at
Ninth Street above Master, and are extensive and fully equipped
with tiie latest Improved machinery and appliances and affording
employment to a numerous force of skilled hands. They here
manufacture platform, warehouse, store and other scales; includ-
ing special lines for railroads, blast furnaces, rolling mills, cattle
and drove yard-;, etc. The workmanship is thorough, the materials
are the very best, and the scales are all set with the utmost scien-
tiilc accuracy, notably so. and in this respect in advance of any
other make in the world. The firm ihas achieved international cele-
brity not only for its scales but also for its famous "Harvard "
testing machines from 10,000 to 200,000 pounds capacity, manufac-
tured to work by screw or hydraulic power adapted to the testing
of chain, wire and hemp rope, bridge bolts, iron and steel rods and
wire, iron and steel boiler plate, leather belting etc., by tensile
stram. And for the testing of car springs, iron, steel, wood etc., by
transverse and compression strains, Riehl6's are the official testing
machines every where, and over 300 are now in vise in the United
States ami foreign countries. Tests of material are. made daily at
the firm's works by their experts, and certificates thereof are dnly
furnished. Reports are copied and all statistics kept strictly con-
fidential. With their splendid facilities at command Messrs.
Richie Bros, are prepared to manufacture special scales and
trucks for every purpose, and gladly furnish estimates on a 1
classes of scale and foundry work. Their establishment is the
most complete of its kind in the United States. A model in every
way, combining, not only foundry and machine shop, but also
pattern makers\c:irpenreiV and blacksmiths'shops, besides polish-
ing, Japanning and painting rooms iu couuectiou with their scale
and testing machine departments. All classes of new work and
repairing can be dune by them in the best maimer and by the
most skilful workmen at lowest prices. Their store at No. 413
Market Street, is spacious and handsomely furnished and contains
the most complete and extensive stock or scales, refrigerators,
filters and coolers, laboratory, yam and silkscales iu use by nearly
all leadiug concerns in above branches of trade. The firm's scales,
etc., are fouud on sale in all the great cities of the Union, and will
be found to give the best satisfaction of any make. The proprie-
tors are natives of Philadelphia, business men of marked ability,
high scientific attainments and equitable methods, and are worthy
representatives of their important branch of trade.
H KAMPE, & CO., Furniture, No. S33 Market Street— In the
furnishing of our modern dwellings, the tastes ami ten-
, dencies of the times are seen to have influenced produc-
tion in many ways. Instead of the bare walls, formal
distribution of a few pieces of stiff and solemn looking furniture,
and empty corners, characteristic of
the American house of thirty or forty
years ago, we find a widely prevailing,
universal appreciation of handsome,
attractive furnishings, odd bits of fur-
niture, and ornamental pieces for-
merly unknown. An old-established
and popula'- house engaged in the fur-
niture trade in this city is that or
Messrs. H. Kampe A Co., whose busi-
ness quarters are located at No. 833
Market Street. The business of the
concern was founded in 1866 by Mr. H.
Kampe. this house being the second
oldest in its line on Market Street, and
he has since continued the enterprise
under the above firm, style. Re has
won an extensive first-class patronage
from residents of the city and the sur-
rounding country, and has become an
acknowledged leader in the trade.
The fine premises occupied consist of
a brick building having four Hours,
each 20x200 feet in dimensions, and ar
ranged throughout in the most con-
venient manner for the display and
SSpS*= handling of goods and the accommo-
dation of patrons. The. heavy stock
carried embraces a complete assortment ol parlor, bedroom,
dining room, kitchen, hall, and lihrary furniture of every descrip-
tion", made in a vast variety of styles, and all representing the best
class of workmanship in this line. A staff of efficient clerks assist
Mr. Kampe, and all customers are waited upon promptly.
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EORGE N. BELL, Civil and Sanitary Engineer, No. 427 Wal-
Street. — The gentleman whose name heads this sketch
a reputation for skill as a civil and sanitary engin-
eer that gives him a place at once at the head of his pro-
fession. He is without doubt one of the foremost exponents of
both branches of the art indicated in Philadelphia, and has done
some notable pieces of work in and around the city, among others
the landscape features of the Bradford Hills and Huntingdon
Parks and the sanitary engineering of the Methodist Episcopal
Orphanage and the Sanitarium at Danville, Pa. Mr. Bell, who is a
comparatively young man, was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., and has
resided In this city since 1886. He is a thoroughly, practical, and
export civil and sanitary engineer, experienced in his profession,
and prior to coming to Philadelphia hud been in the Government
service at Newport for some years on river and harbor improve-
ments. Mr. Bell occupies well appointed offices ar No. 427 Walnut
Street where he employs an efficient corps of assistants an.d is
prepared to give professional service in all matters pertaining to
sanitary and landscape engineering. Mr. Bell is an active mem-
ber of the American Public Health Association and Engineers'
Club of Philadelphia.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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FIF.ST NATIONAL HANK. OF PHILADELPHIA, Nos. 315, S17
and 319 Chestnut Street.— In no respect lias Hie clt} nl Phila-
delphia developed a greater degree ol Influence audproj ress
than in that of her banking (acuities, are in every way of a
thoroughly representative and conservative character. Prominent
among the largest and most substantial hanks in tins city, is the
Fust National, Nos. 815,817 and S19 Chestnut Street. Tills hank
lias the honor of being the first one that was organized under the
National banking laws, its application for a charter having been
tiled in the early part ol 1863. It commenced operations July 1S63,
and was at once successful in obtaining confidence, support and
business, and its career reflects great credit upon the conservative
judgment and executive ability displayed in its management. The
paid up capital of the hank is $1,000,000, which has been further
augmented by a surplus of $500,000. A general banking business is
transacted, the accounts of banks, bankers, corporations, manu-
facturers, merchants and individuals are received upon favorable
terms, while every system, which tends to benefit financial opera-
tions is followed, and that its efforts are duly appreciated by the
mercantile community, is clearly shown by its exteusive and in-
fluential patronage. The bank makes collections on available
points in the United states, Canada and Europe, issues travellers'
and commercial letters of credit, discounts first-class commercial
paper, makes telegraphic transfers of money, deals hi Government
anil other bonds. Its investments are made with care and judg-
ment, while its ventures of capital are always well secured. It is
ably officered, and its board of directors is more than usually
prominent and popular in financial and mercantile circles. The
list is as follows: George Pliiller, president : Morton McMicliael.
cashier; Kenton Warne, assistant cashier ; directors: George Pliil-
ler, S. A. Caldwell, James A. Wright, Thomas Drake, Henry C.
Gibson. John F. Betz, J. Tatnall Lea. Mr. Pliiller lias been presi-
dent since 1873, and Mr. McMicliael. the cashier, has held office
from the foundation of the bank. They are both able and ener-
getic bank officers, with every qualification for their responsible
positions. The business of the Fust National is steadily increas-
ing ami its deposits at the present date amount to 57,000,000.00,
while its future prospects are of the most encouraging nature.
The principal correspondents are the First National of Boston,
First National of New York, First National of Chicago, and First
National of Baltimore.
TP. CHANDLER, Architect, No. 323 Chestuut Street.— The
architectural advancement made during the last few
years in the United States, is as remarkable for Its beauty
as it is for utility and stability. Here in Philadelphia the
work of our leading architects is of a character to elicit the warm-
est commendations of the public and the favorable opinions of
critical experts. A prominent member of the profession is Mr. T.
P. Chandler, whose offices and draughting rooms are located at
No. 328 Chestnut Street. Mr. Chandler is devoted to his profes-
sion, and has designed the plans for and superintended the erec-
tion of a number of the finest and handsomest buildings in Phila-
delphia and its vicinity. Establishing himself in the city in 1S75,
he has brought to hear the experience of many years' close study
and practical application of the science and art of the skilled
architect, and lias also evinced marked originality and ability in
dealing with the difficult and ever varying problems and require-
ments of the building enterprises contracted for. The following
building, were designed and erected by Mr. Chandler, viz:
Brown, Bros.. &■ Co., banking house No. 328 Chestuut Street : Lou
don, Liverpool & Globe Insurance Company's building. Walnut
Street; Commercial Union Assurance Company's building. Wal-
nut Street: The Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Company's
buildmgon Chestnut Street, which is one of the finest buildings of
its kind ; the handsome church corner of Thirty-seventh and Chest-
nut Streets and a great number of other magnificent chuiv lies ; das.
P. Scott's mansion, Walnut Street: Court House, Wilmington, Dela-
ware: asylum for deaf mutes. Seranton. Pa., and numbers ol others.
These buildings are greatly admired by experts for their stability
and elegance. Mr. Chandler makes the same careful study of the
interior requirements nf his buildings asof their exteriors, his com.
putations are accurate, his plans thoroughly practical, while his
style of architecture Is pure and symmetrical. His aim is always
to secure to the owner the nest results within the limits of esti-
mates, and ins el,-,,- adherence to specifications and careful super-
vision of builders and contractors point him out as a sound con-
servative business man, a. well as an architect of the highest pro-
fessional attainments. Mr. Chandler was born in Boston, Mass.
lie is president of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American
In -td ute of Architects, a member of the Union League and several
other organizations, and at the same time is one of Philadelphia's
progressive and public spirited citizens.
TOWNSEND WIIKI.KN & CO., Bankers and Stock Brokers, No.
::i" Walnut Street.— This house was founded by Chamley
& Wheleu In 1837, who were succeeded by E. S. Wheleni
Co. Eventually in i s, i'j the firm of Townsend whelen & Co.,
assumed the management. In 1875, Mr. Townsend Whelen -lied
after a successful ami honorable career, and the business is now-
conducted by Messrs. Henry, Wm. N., Henry, Jr., and Charles S.
Wheleu, under the old firm name of Townsend Whelen & Co. The
partners are active members of the Philadelphia and New York
Stock Exchanges. They bring great experience to bear, and
possess an accurate know ledge of the stock and money markets.
Messrs. Townsend Whelen & Co., possess exceptional facilities for
the prompt filling of all orders for the purchase and sale for cash
or on margin of all securities listed on the exchange, etc., of Phila-
delphia, New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and also
abroad, including government, railroad bonds and stocks. The
firm likewise transact a general banking business, receiving de-
posits subject to check at sight, allowing interest on balances, and
they also act as financial agents for banks, bankers, corporations
and private individuals making collections on the most favorable
terms. Theirs is strictly a commission business in the purchase
and sale of stocks and bonds and they make a specialty of desa
able dividend paying investment securities. The firm are agents
for the New England Loan it Trust Co, of Des Moines, Iowa, si* per
ceut mortgage ami debenture bonds. They also pay the coupons
and interest or the Allegheny Valley Railroad Company, the
Richmond, Fredericksburg it Potomac Railroad Company, thecities
of Pittsburg, Allegheny, Altoona, Oil City, etc. Their corres-
pondents in New Y'ork are Messrs. Wlnslow, Lanier &Co., Morton,
Bliss & Co., Marqnond Darly, and several other leading firms.
The firm undertake likewise the marketing of securities for rail-
road companies and other corporations. They number among
their permanent patrons many of our leading capitalists and in-
vestors, and to-day are classed among the prominent banking
ard brokerage firms of the country.
JN.S F. A. DONALDSON, Insurance, No. 216 South Third
Street.— One of the ablest and most successful insurance
t firms in Philadelphia is that of Messrs. J. N". & P. A. Don-
aldson, whose office is eligibly located at No. 216 South
Third Street. The junior partner, F. A. Donaldson, was a member
of the firm of l'revost, Herring & Co., from which he withdrew and
opened an office on his own account. On January 1st. 1889, he
associated his brother, Mr. Jacob N. Donaldson, formerly of the
Heaton & Deuckla Hardware Company, to form the present firm.
They are prepared to transact a general insurance business, in
fire, life, marine, accident, boiler and plate glass insurance, and
have built up a large business both in this city and in New York.
They promptly place the largest lines of insurance at lowest rates,
the risks being well distributed among responsible companies.
They control the insuring of desirable lines of business and resi-
dential property in Philadelphia and vicinity, and they have become
deservedly popular with all classes of property-holders. Their
connections with Insurance corporations both at borne and abroad
are of the most superior character, their methods will be found
thoroughly fair anil equitable, while they have acquired a high
reputation for the promptitude with which they settle and adjust
all losses. The Messrs. Donaldson are both nativesand well-known
citizens of Philadelphia, and still in the active prime of life. Mr.
F. A. Donaldson served three years in the late war. enlisting as a
private and being promoted to a captaincy, and was wounded in
battle and a prisoner in Libby Prison for four months. He i~ a
member of Post No. 2. G. A. R., the Loyal Legion and the Tariff
Association, and a recognized authority upon insurance matl --
Mr. J. N. Don aid. son also sei \ed in the war as a.i emergency man,
and is a member of Post No l, G. A. It.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
MERCHANTS NATIO
Street, Win. Wood, P
flent: Hartman Bak
ERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK, No. MS South Fourth
, President ; James Whitaker, Vice Presi-
aker. Casliier; Herbert B. Tyson, Assis-
tant Cashier.— The importance of Philadelphia as a great
financial centre, is forcibly demonstrated by the record and solid
prosperity other leading banks. Commercial stability is largely
dependent on the extended facilities accorded by these fiscal
institutions, and they are intimately linked with the growth of
every interest in the city and Pennsylvania. Prominent among
the substantial and progressive banks of Philadelphia, is the
Merchants National Bank whose, banking offices, are centrally
located at No. 108 South Fourth Street. This bank was duly or-
ganized under the National banking laws, and opened its doors
for business, March 23d, 1884. From the day of its organization to
the present date, it has eujoyed a prosperous career, and this
fact speaks volumes for the sound conservative judgment displayed
in its management. The Merchants National Bank has a paid up
capital of S&no.OW, while its surplus and individual profits now
aggregate $123,311.95. Its board of directors is as follows:
William Wood, of William Wood & Co.; James Whitaker, of
William Whitaker & Sons: George H. Stuart, John Wanamaker,
James S. Moore, of Gloucester Manufacturing Co. : K. Williams, Jr.,
of Thomas Dolan & Co. ; James H. Gay, of John Gay's Sons ;
Andrew C. Sinn, late of Hood, Bonbright & Co. ; John Boyd, of
Boyd, White & Co.; W. S. McCahan, of W. J. McCahan & Co.;
William H. Arrott, insurance: William H. Scott, of Allen, Lane &
Scott: F. W. Ayer, of N. W. Ayer & Son. The above named gentle-
men are influential and prominent in commercial circles, their
names are synonymous with stability and integrity, and there is
no fiscal institution in the city thatenjoysgreaterconfidence. The
president, Mr. William Wood, is recognized as one of Philadelphia's
ablest financiers. Mr. James Whitaker, the vice president, and
Mr. Hartman Baker, the cashier, have had great practical exper-
ience and are eminently qualified for their important positions.
The Merchants National Bank transacts a general business, and
receives on favorable terms the accounts of banks, bankers, co-
porations, merchants and individuals. It has large and remunera-
tive lines of loans and discounts and makes extended collections,
while it numbers among its correspondents the following banks
in New York City: Continental National Bank, Hanover National
Bank, National Bank of the Republic, Mercantile National Bank,
United States National Bank; Third National Bank, Baltimore,
Md.; National Revere Bank, Boston, Mass. The deposits of the
bank now amount to $3, 129,000 and its future prospects are of the
most favorable and encouraging character.
ROSE GLEN PAPER MILLS, A. G. ELLIOT & CO., Manufac-
turers, Importers and Dealers in Paper, Nos. 30, 32 and 34
South Sixth Street, and Nos 600, 602 and 604 Jayne Street.—
Philadelphia, the home of the printers' art in America, has
ever been celebrated as headquarters in the wholesale paper
trade, and the largest leading house in the line, is that of Messrs.
A. G. Elliot & Co., Nos. 30, 32 and 34 South Sixth Street, and pro-
prietors of the " Rose Glen " paper mills, and importers and deal-
ers in papers of every description, chemicals, etc., etc., The busi-
ness is very old established, having been founded by Mr. Charles
Megargee in 1853, succeeded by Messrs. J. G. Ditman & Co. These
firms early achieved an enviable reputation for the superiority of
their stock and product. In 1884, Messrs. A. G. Elliot and J. B.
Mitcher, succeeded to the proprietorship under the existing name
and style. This firm brought to bear every possible qualification
for the successful carrying on of this difficult branch of trade, in-
cluding wide range of experience, perfected facilities and influen-
tial connections. They have developed a trade of great magnitude
and being agents for over thirty of the leading paper mills of the
United States are prepared to promptly fill the largest orders for
all descriptions of paper, including hook, news, writing and blot-
ting paper, matillla papers, paper bags. etc. .also card-board, binders,
board, etc. Their prominent specialties for which they are inter-
nationally celebrated are water-proof parchment paper, paper
mailing tubes, and American matrix The special attention is
called of the trade and of producers ami manufacturers of butter,
Cheese and lard, fish packers, ham and sausage dealers, cracker,
biscuit and cake bakers, grocers ami tea dealers, tobacco and
Cigar manufacturers and a host of other lines of business to their
parchment paper as produced by their Rose Glen paper mills. It
is made from the choicest linen and cotton fibre in every way, so
far superior to the wax papers as to forever banish them fiom use
when the parchment paper is once tried. Paper that is waxed is
easily rendered useless, acids and juices decompose the wax, w hile
the wax paper is fragile and may injuriously affect the contents
of package. On the contrary, parchment paper is unaffected by
liquors or oils, becomes like vellum when dampened and is pref-
erable in all cases to wax paper, tin foil, muslin, etc. Almost all
branches of industry are benefitted by the use of this paper. In
addition to the lines of trade previously mentioned, it is in rapidly
increasing use by seedsmen and florists, soap makers, refrigerator
makers and sugar refiners for lining cases and barrels, druggists,
perfumers and confectioners, provision dealers, powder makers;
hospitals in place of oiled silk; boxmakersfor lining paper, straw
and wood boxes; and to hotels, restaurants, caterers, etc., for
wrapping lunches, sandwiches, cakes, pies, oysters, ice cream, etc.
Nothing so good, so clean, cheap and popular. Us absolute purity
Is guaranteed. The mills are situated at Pascal Station and are
extensive and fully equipped, having a capacity of two and one-
half tons of parchment paper per day, twenty -five hands find
employment there, and fully fifty at their warehouse, an immense
five-story and basement structure, 50x100 feet, and where the most
desirable stock of paper of all kinds is carried, adapted to every
requirement. This is the leading and largest concern of the kind
in Pennsylvania, and the co-partners are to be congratulated upon
the large measure of success attending their ably directed efforts.
JF. HOBSON & CO., Fruit and Produce Commission Mer-
chants, No. 262 South FroutStreet; Warehouse. No. UOSpruoe
Street.— The trade in general produce is undoubtedly one of
the most important in Philadelphia and the city is well re-
presented in this respect by a large number of responsible and re-
liable houses devoted to this branch of commerce. Among this
number is that of Messrs. J. F. Hobson <fc Co., whose office and
salesroom are located at No. 262 South Front Street, and with
warehouse at No. 110 Spruce Street. The business was founded In
1372 by Mr. Hobson who conducted it alone until 1884, when the
present co-partnership was formed with J. D. Fleming Both gen-
tlemen bring to bear the widest range or practical experience and
are noted for their responsibility and integrity. We recommend
them to the growers and shippers all over the United States as
produce commission merchants with special facilities at command.
They have an extensive and influential connection throughout the
producing sectionsof the south. New York, New Jersey. Delaware,
Maryland and Pennsylvania, which enables them to promptly dis-
pose of the largest consignments at top prices ; prompt account
sales are rendered and all consignments will have the best
personal attention, liberal advances being made on them when re-
quired. The premises occupied on South Front Street comprise a
superior four-story building 25x75 feet in size which they have oc-
cupied for the past four years and which is fitted with every
necessary appliance. Messrs. J. F. Hobson & Co., are heavy re-
ceivers of all kinds of fruits and vegetables, the firm making a
specialty of southern fruits and vegetables, especially in peaches
and berries, the house having the largest peach trade in the city
They are active and popular members of the Produce Exchange
and thus give customers the benefit of the widest range of market.
All orders are promptly and satisfactorily filled. Mr. Hobson is a
native of Delaware and has lived in Philadelphia rorthepast seven-
teen years, while Mr. Fleming is a native of New Hampshire and
has resided in th<* city for twenty years, having been engaged in
this line of business with his father-in law for sixteen years.
Enterprising and progressive, pursuing a liberal, honorable policy
the house of Messrs. J. F. Hobson & Co.. is one in every way
worthy of patronage and relations once entered into with them
will not only prove pleasant but lasting and permanent. Its stand-
ing will be understood when we say that, it refers to such eminent
concerns as the Farmers' Bank, Dover, Delaware; Smyrna Bank,
Smyrna, Delaware; the Produce National Bank, Philadelphia:
Johnson & Stokes, seed merchants, Philadelphia ; Dr. S. D. Smoke,
Micanopy. Fla. ; D. K. Rawlins, real estate, Gainesville, Fla ;
Maj. John Mullins, Norfolk, Va.; and many others. The house Is
well situated fin- the sale of southern fruits and consignments are
disposed of quickly, returns being made on the day of sale.
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HENRY E. MILLER, Real Estate and Conveyancing: Law
and Collection Agency, No. 241 South Fifth Street.— Among
the many occupations enjoin;; the attention of the active
business men in this populous city there are noue of more
importance than that of the law and collection, and real estate
and conveyancing. Among those prominently identified with all of
these branches we And Mr. Henry E. Miller. Dining the past five
years he has established a tine reputation, secured connections or
the most substantial character, and obtained a thriving patronage
In transactions and operations he has shown an adaptability to the
needs of his client.s, and possessing a valuable experience in every
branch of his business, he has achieved a well earned popularity,
for sagacity, promptness, and honorable methods. Mr. Miller is
widely known as a law and collection agent. Collections of new,
old or doubtful claims are safely made in any part of the world,
and the methods employed by him have insured the approval of
his patrons. No remittances are delayed and all returns are
promptly made and satisfaction guaranteed. By a system devised
and introduced by him he is conferring inestimable benefits upon
the community. The rates of charges for collections are very
reasonable, and the success which has crowned Mr. Miller's efforts
iu this direction leave no doubt of the efficacy of the system he has
adopted and put into practice. Mr. Miller also negotiates loans on
bond and mortgage, leases houses, buildings, and lands, buys,
sells and exchanges city and suburban property, collects rentals,
examines titles, takes care of and manages estates, attends to con-
veyancing and all branches pertaining to the business. He
is a young energetic man of experience and enterprise, and
is fully competant both by education and natural ability to
conduct operations in his especial line of business. He inspires
at the same time the confidence, consideration and esteem
of the public, whose interests are greatly enhanced by his labor.
He is a Fhiladelphian by birth and popularly known in commercial
and financial circles.
LISSER & SON. Manufacturers of Fine Cigars. No. 237 South
Fifth Street.— Among the various interests which diversify
the industries of Philadelphia, none deserve more promiuent
mention than that of cigar making. It is one that gives
employment to a large number of operatives, and in many ways
forms an important item in estimating the manufacturing and
commercial importance of this enterprising and thriving city.
The house whose name forms the caption of this article is a new
recruit among the many followers of this Industry, ami starting as
they do with the aim and purpose to make only an honest cigar
worthy of the good opinion of smokers and to scrupulously main-
tain the high character of their brands, their success, under such
auspices, may rather be regarded as a foregone conclusion than
otherwise. Messrs. Lisser >£ Son with this object have secured a
spacious and commodious floor, 20x100 feet in dimensions, equipped
with every modern convenience for the different processes of
cigar manufacture. Their specialties, are " La Perfectos," " Fink
Pearl," "MatchMe," " Elegantos " and"Edenia" brands, which,
viewed, from the purity of their material and excellence in point
of manufacture, seem destined to speedily become popular
throughout the United States. The individual members of
the firm are Messrs. Oscar A. Lisser and Alonzo I.isser, his
son. the former a gentleman of twenty-eight years exper-
ience in the trade, and formerly foreman for the well known
cigar house of Goldsmith & Co.. the latter an experienced sales-
man in the same line. Such adjuncts, blended with the energy
and perseverance necessary for success, leaves no room to doubt
the prosperous career of the house of Lisser & Son. and can con-
fidently predict their rise to pre-eminence in their line at no
very distant date.
SULLIVAN & BROTHER. Importers of Hosiery. Gloves and
Notions, No. 410 Market Street.— This extensive business
was established in 1SIV5 by Messrs. Jeremiah J., and James
F. Sullivan, both of whom bring great practical experience
to bear, coupled with an Intimate know ledge of the requirements
of the American market. The premises occupied, comprise a
spacious four-Story building 25x150 feet in area, fully supplied
with every appliance and convenience for the. successful and syste-
matic conduct of this steadily increasing business. The firm handle
only the finest and most desirable hosiery, gloves and notions,
which they import direct from the most famous European houses.
They promptly and carefully fill orders at the lowest possible
prices, and their trade now extends throughout all sections of th>*
middle, western and southern states, requiring the services of
many traveling salesmen. Both Messrs. Jeremiah J. t and James F
Sullivan were born in Ireland, but have been residents of Philadel-
phia since childhood. Mr. J. J. Sullivan is president of the Fifth
and Sixth Street railroad company, and a trustee of the Beneficial
Savings Fund Company. Mr. James K. Sullivan, is a director of
the Independent National Bank, a director of the Green S Coates
P. R. W. Co., and of the Midvale Steel Company. The Messrs.
Sullivan are largely interested in manufacturing in their own and
other lines of business.
AH. SIMMONS, Agent for and Dealer in Bradbury Pianos,
and Vocallon Organs, No. 1020 Arch Street.— The highest
outcome of perfection in the manufacture of pianos
and organs respectively has been achieved by F.G. Smith,
manufacturer of the world famous "Bradbury" piano-forte and
by Mr. A. H. Simmons, agent for the equally celebrated Ham-
ilton vocalion church and parlor organ, which has marvelous
scope, and volume of tone and power, producing the true pipe
tones from the common reeds. These are the instruments to-day
most thoroughly typical of the greatest degree of progress, and In
Philadelphia, and throughout the middle states, they are the popu-
lar favorites. The Bradbury piano was the outcome of the series,
of practical experiments conducted by that eminent musician,
composer, and skilled mechanician, Mr. William B. Bradbury.
Associated with him for many years was Mr. Freeborn G. Smith,
who became a recognized leading authority and expert in piano
manufacturing, and upon Mr. Bradbury's permanent retirement In
1867, owing to failing health, Mr. Smith, the superintendent of the
great factory in Brooklyn, N. Y., succeeded him. He lias since con-
tinued the sole proprietor and manufacturer of the Bradbury
pianos, and has met with the great success he so richly deserves.
His business has had a steady ratio of growth, taxing his facilities
and requiring repeated enlargement of factory accommodation.
His case factory is situated at Leominster, Mass., and his n: .In
factory at Raymond and Willoughhy Streets, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Only the choicest materials are used in the construction of the
Bradbury, while the most skillful workmen are employed, and the
instruments turned out. are in every respect the best. Everything
is first-class; the actions are perfect, the pianos are strung with
the heaviest imported wire, keys and ivory are of the best quality,
and the cases are of the strongest character and most elaborately
finished. The result is that the Bradbury with its special im-
provements is unrivalled for power, sweetness, brilliancy and sing-
ing qualities of tone, evenness throughout the entire scale, deli-
cacy and elasticity of touch, strength, durability and beauty of
finish. Over 2,000 of them are now In use all over the laud, and
the demand is rapidly increasing among the best classes of the
public. The Bradbury has been honored by being purchased for
the White House, Admiral Porter, many of the leading bishops and
clergy, including Rev. Dr. Talmage, all own Bradbury pianos and
speak in the most flattering terms of its excellences. The P.rad-
bury has carried off the honors wherever exhibited, and is the
only instrument on record to receive seven first premiums within
four weeks, fn 1886 Mr. A. H. Simmons opened his present
eligibly located warerooms in Arch Street, for the sale of the
Bradbury, and has a large stock always on hand, inclusive of the
popular new scale uprights. He sells, rents and exchanges new
and old instruments, and is prepared to sell these magnificent
instruments on easy instalment tern's. All In search of a piano,
should first of all visit these warerooms and tes' the superlortone
and quality of the Bradbury. The sales here in Philadelphia and
Pennsylvania an- very large and to the best class of the music lov-
ing public. Mr. Simmons also has in stock a full line of the cele-
brated vocallon organs, which have opened up a new world to the
musician. These Instruments duplicate in small compass and low-
cost, tie- most magnificent and powerful achievements of the gri-at
pipe organs found only in churches and halls, and combine a
melody, tone, diversity of expression and durability, possible in no
other musical Instrument. Mr. Simmons i< a business man of
marked executive capacity, sound judgment and ability.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
RW. HARTNETT & BROS., Printers - Machinists, aud Manu
facturersof Printers' Supplies. ;Nos. 52 and 54 North Sixth
Street. — Philadelphia has many representative business
houses, and from time to tine is coming forward and lead-
ing in special lines of trades, among whom we may mention that
of K. VV. Hartnett & Bios., whose offices aud salesrooms are
after. In the salesrooms there is always a large stock of cylinder
and job printing presses of all sizes and makes, paper cutters, aud
bookbinders and lithographers machinery. Through the enter-
prise of this firm, liberality in advertising, and a desire to excel
they have succeeded in gaining for themselves a national reputa-
tion in the trade for making the best wrought iron chases that are
located at Nos. 52 and 34 North Sixth Street. This business was made in the United States, which is substantiated by the fact that
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established in 1879 by Messrs. Richard W., John, and James J.
Hartnett, all of whom are practical, skilled machinists, and fully
conversant with every detail of repairing and manufacturing
pnuteis'and bookbinders' machinery — as they have been identified
with these branches for the past thirty years, which places them in a
position to fully meet all the various wants of the trades. The fac-
tory connected with their business, is immediately in the rear of the
salesrooms, where none but the best skilled mechanics are em-
ployed, numbering at times, as many as sixty. Their machine
shop is equipped with the latest improved machinery, competent
workmen are employed in every department, and their business is
so systematized, that their customers may depend on having good
wolk at reasonable rates; the fact that all three brothers are
practical men, aud personally superintend all the-details of the
business is an assurance that their customers interests are looked
thej are constantly the recipients of unsolicited testimonials from
all sections of the country, and during the year just passed they
have used 35 tons of bariron in this one branch. 'When Hartnett
Bros, commenced business in Philadelphia they recognized the im-
portance of carrying in stock paits of priuting presses, etc., that
were frequently broken and which would cause serious inconven-
ience to their customers if compelled to wait for duplicate parts
from the manufacturers, and their stock in this line is larger than any
similar concern in Philadelphia. Their printers' supply department
has gradually gi own to be the headquarters (or printers in this
section as all the latest novelties and tools used by the trade are
constantly in stock, and their prices are such, that together with
the general excellence of all their goods, this one fact has been
one of their best advertisements. R. VV. Hartnett & Eros., are the
Philadelphiaagents for the sale of what is known among the trade
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173
as copper-alloy type, made by the Central Type Foundry of St.
Louis, Mo., and tlte Boston Type Fouudry Of Boston, Mass., a full
stock of which is always on hand. About eight years ago they
began the manufacture of a three-roller ink mill, (an Illustra-
tion of which is given below) which is used by nearly all
the manufacturers of printing and lithographers' inks for
grinding their colors, and Is also used in many of tlie large litho-
graphic printing establishments. Tins mill has steadily grown in
favor, and they are proud to say that their mill is gradually dis-
placing many of the German and English makes, and claim better
with every appliance and facility for the successful prosecu-
tion of this steadily increasing business. The stock carried
is essentially representative of the choicest food products,
staph- and fancy groceries and sundries from every quarter
of the globe. A specialty Is made of teas, coffees, canned goods,
fancy groceries, etc., which cannot he excelled In this city or
elsewhere either as regards quality or prices, They always
carry in stock full supplies of fresh crop Oolongs, .lupuns, gun-
powder. Imperial Young Hyson. English breakfast and otherstand
ard teas, that are renowned for purity, flavor and quality. In
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Built by R. W. Hartnett & Bros., Nos. 52 and 54 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, fa.
coffees, fresh and pine spices, for-
eign and domestic fruits, condi-
ments, sauces, pickles, etc., their
stock challenges comparison. The
greatest care is taken to handle
only those brands of canned goods
that are properly packed, full
weight and containing the best
selected prime fruits and vege-
tables, and the trade can at all
times select here with perfect con-
fidence of having a first class,
salable and appreciated lot. Iu
such staples as flours, cereals,
sugars, syrups, molasses, soaps,
tobacco, cigars, etc., they are pre-
pared to offer substantial induce-
ments to the trade. Twenty clerks,
salesmen, etc.. are employed in the
warehouse, and the trade of the
house now extends throughout all
sections of the middle states. Mr.
Reiff was born in Montgomery Co.
Pa., but has resided in Philadelphia
for the last fifty years, where he
Is highly regarded by the commu-
nity for his enterprise and sterling
integrity. He was president, and
one of the founders of the Grocers'
and Importers' Exchange, and is
one of Philadelphia's public spirit-
ed and influential citizens. Busi-
ness relations opened with this old
and reliable house will be found
pleasant and profitable.
work and better results generally than can be obtained from any
other three-roller mill: the one fact alone that it will grind skins,
is of considerable Importance in the economical manufacture of
printing inks. Messrs. Richard W„ and John Hartnett were born
in New York City, and Mr. Jan.es Hartnett in Connecticut. All
three brothers at an early age connected themselves with Messrs.
R. Hoe & Co.. of New York City, where all the early advancement
in printing press building has been made, since which time they
have continually been associated with this one branch of the
machine business. They are greatly respected in trade circles, for
their integrity, promptness, and mechanical ability, justly meet-
ing the liberal and permanent patronage of our first printers, alto-
gether making a firm foundation for an industry that Philadelphia
may well foster.
REIFF, WENTZ It CO.. Wholesale Grocers. Nos. 130 and 132
South Front Street.— Representative among the largest
and most reliable establishments in the city of Philadel-
phia is that of Reiff. Wentz <t Co., wholesale grocers and
tea dealers, whose office and salesrooms «re eligibly located at
Nos. IMand 132 South Front Street. This business was established in
Fein nary. 1859, by Reynolds, Howell ,i Reilf. who were succeeded
by Keiff, Howell A Harvey, and Reiff & Harvey. Eventually Mr.
B. Reiff became sol- pi -.;>i ietor, and admitted his son, Mr. Thomp-
son H. Reitt" Into partnership. In March, 1885, Mr. Thompson jr.
Reiff died, and the business was conducted by Mr. Benjamin Reiff,
till May 1st, 1889 when the present copartnership v.. is formed.
The premises occupied comprise two superior five-story build-
ings each being 25x125 feet in area, fully supplied and fitted up
IP. THOMAS A SON CO.. Manufacturers of Sulphuric Acid,
Bone Fertilizers. No. 2 Chestnut Street.— The effects
m of fertilizers on any land are readily apparent on the
first crop raised, after the employment of a suitable
fertilizing chemical. The plants whether cereals, tobacco,
cotton, or any other standard crop grown in this country
assume a well nourished appearance through the application of
fertilizers, that cannot otherwise be produced. It may be stated
distinctly that the principal element in the soil, that the farmer
needs to replace, is available phosphoric acid, amount-potash,
and this can only be done by the use of suitable fertilizers,
obtained from reliable and representative houses, which have
gained an honorable reputation in this important trade. Promi-
nent among the numbei thus referred to in Philadelphia, is the
widely known and responsible I. P. Thomas &. Son Company,
whose office is located at No. 2 Chestnut Street. The company's
works, which are aiming the largest and best equipped in this sec-
tion, ami furnish constant employment to one hundn
twenty workmen, are situated at Mantua Point, on the Delaware
River. This extensive business was established in 1869 by Mr. I.
P. Thomas, who was succeeded by the firm of I. P. Thomas A Co.
Eventually in JSs? it was duly Incorporated under the laws of New
Jersey with a paid up capital Of$150 I ' 0, and its trade now extends
west to the Mississippi River. The [. p. Thomas i S,,u Co., nianu.
factures extens : vely sulphuric acid and bone fertilizers, super-
phosphates, potato manure, tobacco fertilizer, fish guar
ground bone, etc. Full particulars of the analysis of each of the
company's splendid manures and fertilizers may be obtained at
the office on Chestnut Street.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
A HENTSCHKE, Prop'r. Seefeldt Musical Instrument Manu-
facturing Co., No. 731 Kace Street.— The great increase
m in the manufacture of musical instruments in the United
States from year to year is a pleasing proof of the
spread of that musical education which is a sure evidence of a
higher civilization. The business conducted by the Seefeldt Musi-
cal Instrument Manufacturing Company, at No. 731 Kace Street, is
an illustration in point. It was established in 1SS2, under the
above title, and in 1879 Mr. A. Hentschke, who had been connected
with the house for twenty years, succeeded to the sole control,
continuing the business under the original name. This geutleman
may be justly classed among those who, bringing long practical
experience, deep research and study into every detail of their bus-
iness, attain what can be secured in no other way — eminence in
their chosen profession. As manufacturers of brass and German
silver band instruments, no concern is better or more favorably
known, and the workmanship, merits and tone of the instruments
here made have gained an enviable reputation throughout the
entire United States. It is the oldest manufacturing house in its
line in the country, and the leader in its branch of industry in
this city. The premises occupied are spacious in size, and all the
arrangements for the production of thoroughly first-class goods
are of the most admirable and perfect character. The range of
manufacture embraces every kind of instrument used in a band,
and the proprietor is In receipt of testimonials from the highest,
authority attainable whicli declare that, for purity of tone and
thorough finish, his products are unsurpassed by thoseof any other
manufacturer in the country, or in fact the world. As an authority
upon band instruments, Mr. Heutschke is considered thoroughly
reliable in musical circles, and he is prepared to guarantee any
instrument made by him to be perfect in all details of tone, tune
and workmanship. Besides producing a full line of brass and Ger-
man silver b?nd instruments, this house manufactures surgical
and dental instruments for the trade, exclusively to order, and
guarantees the prompt aud perfect fulfillment of all commissions.
We cordially recommend this establishment to band masters, musi-
cians and the trade everywhere, as one with which to form busi-
ness relations of the most profitable and enduring nature. Mr.
Hentschke was born in Germany, and came to this city in 1S6S. He
early developed a taste and talent for music, enjoyed a thorough
training in all the derails of musical instrument manufacture, and
is honored and esteemed in musical and trade circles for his rare
genius, commanding ability and sound judgment as a manufac-
turer and accomplished master of his art.
COOPER JESSUP, Commission Merchant in Oysters. Fish, Pro-
duce, Etc.. No. 7 Vine Street.— Twenty-one years mark the
history of the prosperous and flourishing oyster, fish and
produce commission house of Mr. Cooper Jessup, of No. 7
Vine Street. It is with pleasure that we are enabled in this review
of one of the leading and important branches of the city's commer-
cial activity to refer to the honorable and successful career of such
a prominent and highly reputable establishment as this. Mr.
Jessup entered upon his present business venture in 1S68, and for
the past two years has occupied his present premises on Vine
Street, where he has ample accommodation for the large and var-
ied -lock he carries and all requisite facilities for the handling of
consignments of oysters, lish. eggs, poultry, game, vegetables and
country produce of every description, and for the prompt and sat-
isfactory filling of dealers' orders. This house enjoys a vast dis-
tributive trade throughout the city and vicinity, and it is one to
which dealers have come to look for the bulk of their supplies
from a conviction that nowhere else can more fresh and reliable
good-, be obtained, and that the prices prevailing here are invari-
ably the lowest in the market, while the service is prompt, and all
transactions characterized by courteous, liberal and honorable
treatment. Producers have long ago discovered that this house is
a most desirable one to uhi'di to forward their consignments,
since sales are quick, returns prompt, aud all business trans-
actions pleasant and profitable. Mr. Jessup is one of the most pro
gressive, diligent, and successful merchants of his class, ami per-
sonally enjoys a widespread and well deserved popularity. He
resides at Camden, and is a native of New Jersey. He is the
owner of Woodbury farm in that state, aud his father is one of the
largest land owners in New Jersey, owning tweuty-six farms.
BAKER & DALLETT, Architects; South West Corner Walnut
and Fifth Streets.— The architectural advancement during
the past de'eade of American development is as remarkable
tor its notable beauty and elegance, as it is for extreme
utility and stability. Here in Philadelphia the work of leading
local architects is of a character to elicit the warmest commenda-
tion or the public, aud the favorable opinions of experts. A lead-
ing firm identified with the profession is that of Messrs. Baker &
Dallett. whose offices are located on the corner of Walnut and
Fifth Streets, the co-partners being Mr. Louis C. Baker, Jr., and
Mr. E. James Dallett, both of whom are natives of the city. For
eight years they were connected with the house of Messrs. Furness,
Evans S: Co., in which they were partners for about two and a half
years. On December 17, 1S88, they severed themselves from this
firm and formed their present partnership. They bring to bear on
their enterprise the experience of many years' close study and
practical application of the science and art of the skilled architect
and have evinced marked originality and great executive ability
in dealing with the difficult aud ever varying problems and re-
quirements of the building enterprises contracted for. References
are permitted to the following gentlemen: Dr. S. Weir Mitchell,
Mr. J. Dundas Lippincott, Messrs. George S. Fox & Sons, Phila-
delphia; John Dallett, Esq., (Bolton, Bliss & Dallett), E. A. Ste-
vens, Esq., (president of Hoboken Land& Imp. Co.) New York ;
Hon. Edward Betts, Mr. Job H. Jackson, (president Jackson &
Sharp Co.) Mr. F. L. Gilpin, Wilmington Del.; Hoopes Bro. &
Thomas, Hon. Wm. B. Waddell, West Chester, Pa. Messrs. Baker
and Dallett are members of the American Institute of Architects
They make in their designs of buildings the same careful study of
the interior requirements as of the exteriors; their computations
are accurate, their plans thoroughly homogeneous and practical,
and their style of architecture pure and symmetrical. Their aim
is to secure to the owner the best results within the limits of esti-
mates, and their close adherence to specifications and careful su-
pervisions of builders poiut them out as sound, conservative busi-
ness men, as well as architects of the highest attainments.
STWTTCHELL A BRO., Manufacturers, Importers and Deal-
ers in Bottlers' Supplies, Nos. 223 and 223 Vine Street.—
The largest and leading house engaged in the manufacture
and sale of bottlers' supplies in this city is that of Messrs. S
Twitchell & Bro., located at Nos. 223 and 225 Vine Street. It is an
important source of supply for a long line of goods, and enjoys an
international reputation for the superiority of its productions and
the enterprise and reliability of its business policy. The house
was originally established in 1872 by Mr. Selden Twitchell, and
in 1880 the present firm was organized by the admission of Mr.
Oscar Twitchell to partnership. The building occupied for manu-
facturing and trade purposes comprises four floors and a basement,
40x100 feet in dimensions, all of which splendid floor space is util-
ized in conducting the immense business of the firm. The equip-
ment embraces all the requisite machinery and apparatus for
manufacturing in their line, and a well equipped laboratory with
all the latest appliances for accurate scientific work is also provi-
ded. The firm are prominent aud popular in trade circles as
manufacturer of new process burnt sugar colorings for all pur-
poses, also harmless permanent colorings appropriate to all fruit
flavors for carbonated beverages, also for their extensive line of
bottlers' extracts of which they manufacture for making every
known carbonated beverage: also, bottling tables, filterers, and fill-
ing and corking machines for cork and all patent stoppered bot-
tles. They are also extensive importers and dealers in essential
oils, corks, bottles, tartaric and citric acids, oil vitriol, whiting,
marble dust, bottle washing aud rinsing machines. A specialty is
made of Twitchell's improved sell acting floating ball stoppered
bottles for carbonated beverages, the latest improved, the simplest
for the purpose, as well as the most perfect, and therefore the
cheapest. The motto of this firm is " full weight, measure, count
and quality." No house in the country is better prepared to min-
ister to the wants of its trade, or stands better before the public.
Its trade is immense and influential throughout the entire United
States and extends to the Sandwich Islands on the west and to
the Bermudas on the east, also embracing the Canadas. The trade
is naturally attracted by the honorable methods in force, and the
eminently satisfactory manner in which their orders are filled.
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WM. A. SIMPSON & SON, Insurance, No? 829 Walnut street.
—Insurance is undoubtedly the right man anil main sup-
port or all business enterprises, ami as such it merits
special recognition In this work. The insurance agent
occupies an important position in the business. He acts both as
agent tor the company or companies he represents, ami of the
property owner who employs him to place his insurance. He
must necessarily be thoroughly posted In insurance matters, and
be competent to judge nature and liability of a risk and- what an
amount it should pay. The advantage to a property owner in
employing such an agent is in the fart that he is relieved of much
trouble and expenses In placlug his own insurance, especially
should it be a large line. One of the best-known and most popu-
lar agencies in this city is that so long and so successfully con-
ducted under the firm name of Wis, A. Simpson &. Son, at No. 329
Walnut Street. This agency was originally established thirty
years ago. His son, Mr. B. Mitchell Simpson, became associated
as a partner in '..Nil. The senior member of the firm diedin 1878,
and in Is7° Mr. James G. Donley was admitted to partnership with-
out change in firm name. This firm represents the following
first-class companies, viz: The British Associated Company, of
Toronto; the City of London, of Loudon ; the Boatmen's Fire and
Marine, and the Citizens', of Pittsburg, Pa.: aud the Washington,
of Cincinnati. They also transact a general brokerage business in
fire, life and marine insurance, and are prepared to effect insur-
ance in any company desired, at the lowest rates compatible with
security, guaranteeing a prompt and liberal adjustment of all
losses. They have a large and influential patronage in city and
country, and are highly esteemed by all classes of -property-holders
for their ability, energy and integrity. Mr. Simpson has been con-
nected with this house for a period of thirty years, and is recog-
nized as a reliable authority upon all matters pertaining to
insurance : is a director of the Jefferson Fire Insurance Company,
of Philadelphia, and prominent and popular in insurance and
business circles. Mr. Donley came into the office in 1&73, and
both he and Mr. Simpson are native Philadeiphians, members of
the Tariff and Underwriters' Associations. and gentlemen of large
experience and established reputations in business affairs, with
whom it is always pleasant aud profitable to open business rela-
tions.
RM. WILLIAMS, Manufacturer of Ladies', Misses' and
Children's Fine Hand Made Shoes, Nos. 206 aud
t 208 Gold Street.— It is generally conceded that
no city in the country turns out such excellent
tine hand made ladies", misses' aud children's shoes as
Philadelphia. In this special line of manufacture there
are a number of well-known representatives, among them being
Mr. R. M. Williams, who has had an extended experience in the
business, and the position he has attained in the trade may justly
be ascribed to his indefatig Me industry and thorough Familiarity
with the public demand and unswerving devotion to fair and hon-
orable dealing. The business he is now conductingsosuccessfully
was originally established in lsTT by Taylor .x V.'yninn with whom
he worked as journeyman and foreman for a period of seven years
when he succeeded to the control of the establishment. Since that
time he has made many improvements and enlarged the facilities
and besides the customers left him by his predecessors he has
made many new ones by his liberality as a business man, and the
production of a high class of goods which meet with a read] s, L |e
and are always in demand. The premises utilized for manufactur-
ing purposes consist of two floors, each 10x50 feet in area, at Nos.
206 and 208 Gold Street, which are complete and perfect as regards
equipment and furnish steady employment to from fifteen to
twenty skilled operatives. A special business :^ made of measured
and sritched work to order and the greatest care and attention
i~ ui v >-u to all work executed m the establishment and the result
is that for beauty of style, excellence of material and superiority
of fit and finish and wearing qualities, the '_-i>"ds manufactured by-
Mr. Williams are unsurpassed in this city or elsewhere. A native
of Ireland but for many years a resident of Philadelphia, Mr.
Williams, whose future is bright with substantial and increasing
success is very popular and influential He served with dis-
tinction during the war and enjoys the esteem and regard of a
wide circle of acquaintances.
JOSKril S II VGAN. Real Estate and Insurance Broker, No.f>02
Walnut Street and fo 2941 Korth Third Street.— The leading
field of financial investment in Philadelphia Is unquestion-
ably city and suburban real estate, and iu no way can large
or small sums of money be better applied to secure sure and pro-
ductive returns. Prominent among those who have taken an
active part in promoting the best interests of the city in this res-
pect, and who have built up a widespread connection with
property owners aud the public, is Mr. Joseph S. Hagan, notary
public and real estate and insurance broker. Of Nos. 502 Walnut
and 2941 North Thud Streets. Mr. Hagan has had many years'
experience in real estate and insurance matters, although he has
only been in business on his own account Since 1887. He occupies
eligibly located offices, and his facilities for transacting business
are of a strictly fiist-class character. He buys, sells, aud lets
property of every description, collects rents, manages estates and
negotiates loans on bonds and mortgages. He also places insur-
ances iu the most reliable companies at lowest rates, and, in fact,
covers cvciy branch of the business in the most prompt and satis-
factory manner. Mr. Hagan is treasurer of the Active Land
Association, which consists of members holdiug shares, each share
representing a lot, in building lauds located in the Twenty-third
ward, within a few squares of Kensington and Lehigh Avenues,
and near the route of the proposed elevated railroad. Each lot is
sold for 5200, and Is paid for in monthly payments of $5.00. These
lots are in an improving neighborhood and form a very desirable
investment. Full particulars can be had from Mr. Hagan. He is
a native of this city, and a very energetic, progressive business
man aud enjoys the confidence and esteem of all who know him.
BW. HARPER, Insurance Broker, Room 1, Philadelphia
Exchange Building, Third aud Walnut Streets.— Few feat-
ures of modern progress have secured such a stronghold
on the popular support as insurance. Like all other pro-
gressive- and beneficent innovations, the idea of Insurance was
compelled to pass through all the varied stages of ridicule, argu-
ment and experiment before belief iu the correctness of its princi-
ples was finally established. Among the ablest and most success-
ful exponents of the insurance business in this city is Mr. B. W.
Harper, whose office is in room No. 1. on the first floor of the Phila-
delphia Exchange building, Third and Walnut Streets. This gentle-
man has been a general insurance broker and agent for the past
quarter of a century, and represents all the leading foreign and
home fire, marine, accidental, boiler aud plate glass insurance com-
panies. He makes a specialty of fire and marine insurance, and on
behalf of responsible aud substantial insurance corporations issues
policies in respect of all risks at the lowest rates compatible with
securities. He controls a large and growing business. For one
concern alone he secured $000,000 to $500,000 in insurance policies
and he writes about three-and-a-half million dollars' worth of poli-
cies a year for local and foreign companies. This fact of itself fur-
nishes abundant testimony of the confidence lep-ised iu Mr. Har-
per by the the property owners, mill corporations, merchants and
the public generally. He is a native of the city, a gentleman of
middle age, of fine business ability and prompt and reliable in all
his dealings.
CANDELA MINING & SMELTING CO., Miners and Smelters of
Copper Ores, No. 400 Chestnut Street; Th:>s. Graham, Presi-
dent; T. R. English, Secretary aud Treasurer.— The Candida
Mining & Smelting Coin pau\ , miners and smelters of i
ores, was incorporated in 1S78, under the laws of Pennsylvania with
a paid up capital of S250.000. and its success has been as substan-
tial, as it is well merited. The company's mines, which are
equipped with all modern appliances and machinery, are situated
in Coahuila, Mexico. The capacity of the mines is 100 tons of
refined copper monthly. The copper produced he-re is unrivalled
for quality and purity, and has no superior in the United States 01
Europe. The Candela Mining & Smelting Company also ships cop-
per ore. The following gentlemen, who are highly regarded iu
business eiieles for their enterprise and just nieth ds, aie tie offi-
cers and directors: Thos. Graham, president ;T. f: English, secre-
tary and treasurer. Directors: Thos. Graham, J. Dickinson Sear-
gent, L. Rodman, Richard Wood, J. M. Fox, Thos. H. Butcher, and
H. Butcher.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA
HARVEY FILLEV & SONS, Manufacturers o[ Silvev-Plated
Ware. No. 15 South Thirteenth Street.— One of the most
attractive and prosperous as well as oldest establishments
in the line of business in the city or in the country, is that
of Harvey Filley & Sous, manufacturers of silver-plated wares, jew-
elers and dealers in bronzes, etc. This responsible house was
founded as Inn- ago as ISIS by Mr. Harvey Filley, who for many
years carried on the business at No. l-J'2 Market Street and con-
ducted it with unbroken prosperity and formed wide spread busi-
ness connections throughout the United States. In 1864 his sons
J. and O. Filley were admitted to an interest in the house
and the operations materially increased and extended. The senior
Mr. Filley dying some eight years ago. the business has since been
under the control of the sons and in January 18S5 Mr. James H.
Filley admitted his son Win. H. to the firm. They still continue it '
under the old firm name and in 1S86 removed to the premises now
occupied at No. 15 South Thirteenth Street and have since added
jewelry and bronze and kindred goods to the stock. The com-
modious store which presents a front of 2(1x60 feet, is admirably
suited to the business and an extensive assortment of rich, elegant
goods is displayed, embracing handsome silver-plated ware in
beautiful styles including everything for the appointment of the
table, and o'her articles, and fine jewelry conspicious for delicate
beauty in exquisite designs in accord with the prevailing fashions,
and also bronzes, cutlery, etc., and a varied line of useful and
ornamental requisites for the household. The goods are all
first class in every respect aud the assortment unexcelled.
Au important invention for housekeepers and which is something
new to prevent silver and plated ware from tarnishing, is the
unrivalled Anti-Tarnish Finish. Housekeepers can apply this
preparation, without injury, to the most delicate article at a small
cost and ware treated in this way will keep its lustre, without
tarnishing or getting black, and will not wash off and will save
much time a;.l labor in cleaning at home. The peculiar finish of
the goods renders them absolutely tarnish-proof ; hence, wiping
occasional; with a soft damp cloth is ail the cleaning necessary.
Anyone having any articles they waDt preserved in this way,
can drop a postal to this firm and they will send for them. The
reputation o! rhe house in its special line of manufacture is well
known and the high artistic excellence of the workmanship has
given it an enviable reputation in the trade. Both membersof the
firm are native Philadelphians and are expert practical designers
and thorough business men and control a substantial patronage,
while the prices that obtain are invariably governed by a sense of
moderation for which the house has a thoroughly established repu-
tation.
GEORGE LAY" COCK, Real Estate and Insurance Broker, No.
911 Walnut Street.— The real estate interests of Philadelphia
have in recent years at tained proportions of such magnitude
that they unquestionably represent the most important fac-
tor iii her financial strength, and have enlisted in their service the
highest order of talent, energy and enterprise in tile business world.
Prominent among the best connected and most enterprising of the
houses thus referred to is that of Mr. George Laycock, the well-
. known real estate and insurance broker, located at No. 914 Walnut
Street. This gentleman has had an experience of twenty years in
the real estate business, and established his present enterprise in
1886. He makes a leading specialty of Twenty-seventh ward pro-
perty which he is disposing of on time payments atabargain. He
can be relied upon to give sound aud reliable advice to persons
seeking profitable investments in real estate, and has always on
hand many desirable bargains in both city and suburban property.
Every ward in the city is represented upon his books, as well as all
classes of property, while property is rented, sold, bought, or ex-
changed, and conveyancing is done in all its branches. Rents are
collected and prompt returns are made; loans are negotiated on
bond and mortgage, and the entire management of estates is con-
ducted. Mr. Laycock brings to hear on his business great practi-
cal experience coupled with an intimate personal knowledge of
the advantages of the residential and business sections of Philadel-
phia and its suburbs, while his keen appreciation of values, pres-
ent and prospective, together with a large acquaintance with busi-
ness men renders hi, services peculiarly valuable to parties deal-
ing in realties or intending to invest therein. Mr. Laycock is a
Philadelphia!! by birth, and of integrity in his dealings and busi-
ness relations, and noted for his sagacityatul indomitable energy.
COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL BANK, No. 400 Walnut
Street.— Among the old established, ably and honorably con-
ducted financial institutions of Philadelphia is the Common-
wealth National Bank. It was duly incorporated iu 1857 as
the Commonwealth Bank, thus continuing until 1S64, when it reor-
ganized under the national banking act. In 1884 its charter was ex-
tended under the provisions of the act. It has had an honorable
and useful career, reflecting the utmost credit on the conserva-
tism aud integrity of the management. Its stock is held by lead-
ing capitalists and business men as an investment of the soundest
and most remunerative character, while its board of directors is
composed of repiesentative and public spirited citizens as follows:
Messrs. H. N. Burroughs, president; Samuel Dutton, J. H. Bur-
roughs, Edwin F. Keen, J. Hicks Conrad, T. H. Bechtel, George S.
Hensel, George P. Eldredge. and Win. L. McDowell. Mr. H.N.
Burroughs was elected a director in 166S, aud was elected presi-
dent in 1872 He is widely known and highly esteemed as an ex-
perienced and able financier, and is a vigorous exponent of the
soundest principles governing banking anil finance. Mr. Effing-
ham Perot was elected cashier in 1872, and is an able and popular
officer, conversant with every detail of banking, who follows the
soundest and most conservative methods and faithfully discharges
the onerous duties devolving upon him. No bank in the city
stands higher in public confidence and none has a more desirable
class of patronage both as regards depositors and customers. The
bank transacts a general business, receiving the accounts of banks,
bankers and merchants on favorable terms, discounting the best
class of commercial paper. Collections are made on all points at
lowest rates, while the business of correspondents is promptly and
accurately attended to. Among its correspondents are the Mer-
chant's Exchange National Bank of New York, and the First
National Bank of Chicago. The bank has occupied its present de-
sirable quarters since 1S74 and has every facility at command. The
management of this old reliable Institution has always been
thoroughly conservative, and it permanently retains its position
among the solid fiscal institutions of the United States.
BARCUS BROS., Manufacturers of Coach Housings, Gig Hous-
ings, Bridle Fronts, Etc.No. 333 Arch Street.— The elements
of commercial successareseldom found in happier combina-
tion than in the case of the houseof Barcus Bros., who Cujoy
a national reputation as extensive manufacturers of coach hous-
ings, gig housings, bridle fronts, etc., located at No. S33
Arch Street. This house was originally established in 1866, by
Messrs. Friuk & Decker, who were succeeded in lSfll by Barcus
Bros. & Bean, then by Barcus Bros. & Co.. in 1884, and in 18S5 the
firm of Barcus Bros., assumed control, consisting of Messrs. John A.,
George W. and Chas. L. Barcas. Iu 1S86 two of the brothers retired,
leaving Chas. L. Barcus as sole proprietor, continuing the business
without change in firm name. The premises occupied for manufac-
turing and trade purposes comprise two tioors. 30x125 feet each, fine-
ly fitted up witli new and improved machinery, operated by steam
power, and steady employment is given to a force of seventeen
hands. The range of manufacture embraces pad housings, bridle
fronts and general coach housings. The house long ago secured
the recognition and patronage of the best class of trade throughout
the United States, and, once introduced into any section, its hous-
ings, bridle fronts, etc., and other specialties rapidly enlarged
their sales strictly on their merits. The substantial inducements
offered by the proprietor, both as to quality and price, have also
had their natural result, and the name of Barcus has become known
far and near as the synonym for reliable goods, honorable dealing
and low prices. Mr.Barcus is a recognized authority upon everything
appertaining to his branch of trade ; quality has ever been his first
consideration, and his personal attention is given to the selec-
tion of all materials for the purposes of manufacture and all pro-
cesses employed, thus insuring greater efficiency and durability
in the output. Mr. Barcus is a native of Philadelphia, and is a
true type of the enterprising, progressive manufacturer, to whom
is so largely due the renewed spriit of capacity and ability, u hich
permanently retains to this city its due share of national trade
supremacy.
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LAPP DRUG COMPANY, Manufacturing ami Jobbing Diug-
gists, So. 208 Market Street. — One of the oldest established
and leading represensative concerns engaged In themanufac
tui lug and wholesale drug trade is the' Lapp Drug Company
o[ Philadelphia. The business was establish)- J in ls-io by Messrs.
William Wilson A Co., Mr. Lapp being the junior partuer. The
house early achieved an enviable reputation for the superiority
of its preparations, and the purity and freshness of its drugs and
chemicals, and its business expanded at a rapid ratio, with influ-
ential relations all over the world. On July 11th, 1 *S7, the impor-
tant Interests were capitalized, and the Lapp Drug Co., of Phila-
delphia, organized with a cash capital of $00,000, with the fol-
lowing board of directors: Messrs. Amos Hassell, president; L-
Hassell Lapp, general manager; George G. Green, P. C. Hollis,
William H. Hollis, Wilmot Hassell, aud Dr. William A. Piper.
Representative, able and energetic, under the guidance of the
bo.ud, the company is making rapid progress, and las one of the
most complete laboratories and drug warehouses in the United
States. Messrs. Hassell and Lapp are recognized pharmaceutical
authorities aud leading manufacturing chemists. Mr. George G.
Green is deservedly celebrated as the proprietor of several of the
most valuable medicines ever introduced to the public. Mr. Hollis
is a prominent Philadelphia capitalist, and president, of the
National Bank of Commerce. Mr. William H. Hollis is a well-
known and aid" member of the Bar, while Mr. Wilmot Hassell is a
practical druggist of the highest standing. The company occu-
pies a most centrally located five-story and basement building,
20x125 feet in dimensions, and completely fitted up with every
convenience and appliance at command. The first floor is the
salesroom and where a very comprehensive stock of pure drugs
and chemicals, essential oils, etc., and of its own preparations is
carried. Its laboratory is a model one, in which the most thor-
ough system of organization is enforced, and where an average of
forty to titty hands are employed in the manufacture of such
staple and famous remedies as Wright's tonic mixture for fever
and ague: Lapp's ague pills; Hassell's easy to take worm syrup ;
Lapp's famous silver cleaner: Durham horse and cattle powder;
Bennett's embrocation, etc., etc. The firm are exclusive agents
for Hansen's rennet tablets; Lincoln lithia water, and the popu-
lar Milwaukee malt extract: while they aredirect importers of the
pure and famous Tol. U. Borthens Norway cod liver oil. The
above goods are all of the highest standing on their merits, both
with the trade and profession, and have a consumption vast in
extent. The company ever maintains the same high standard of
excellence, and quotes the lowest possible prices to the trade,
while these remedies ami specifics being of «uch universal use,
they are the very best goods for druggists and general merchants
to handle.
JOHN T. WINDRIM, Architect, No. 132 South Third Street.—
Prominent among the progressive and reliable architects
of the city, is Mr. John T. Windrini. This business was
established twenty-six years ago by Mr. J. H. Windrim,
who is now architect of the Treasury Department of the
United States, liming just been appointed by President Harri-
son. Mr. J. H. Windrim is one of the ablest architects in America,
and for many years had charge of the architectural department of
the Pennsylvania Railroad between Philadelphia and Pittsburg.
He designed am! built the following first-class buildings in this
ciry, viz: Masonic Temple, Western Savings Fund Society. Bank
of Northern Liberties. Lafayette Hotel, Philadelphia Trust Com-
pany's, Peoples' National Bank, National Safe Deposit Company,
Hood, Bonbl'lght & Co., Girard Building in Market Street ; Flem-
ing Building. Washington Street; Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Erie,
Pa.; Municipal Building. Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Railroad
Depot and Shops, Pittsburg : Altoona Masonic Temple : Pratt Insti-
tute. New York, ami many others. These buildings are greatly
admired by experts for their stability and elegance, while the elab-'
oration of detail and care bestowed upon every department of the
wnk, reflects the greatest credit upon his honoraMe and able
methods. Mr. John H. Windrim i-a native of Philadelphia, and is
a papular member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects. This extensive business is now controlled
by Mr. John T. Wind: im. who has been thoroughly trained by his
father in all details of the profession, and is highly esteemed in
professional circles for h:s ability and energy. He has made a
careful study of the interior requirements as well as of the exter-
iors, his computations are always accurate, his plans huningenous
and practical, while his style of architecture i> pure aud symmet-
rical. He undertakes promptly the designing of all kinds of build-
in its and no more responsible and talented architect can be found
in the ranks of the profession.
ESTEY, BRUCE & CO., Pianos and Organs.No. 18 N. Seventh
Street.— Few names are so widely known and honored in the
musical world as that of Estey. The organs and pianos hear-
ing that name are deservedly popular everywhere. Messrs.
Estey, Bruce & Co., of No. 18 North Seventh Street, are the agents
for these incomparable instruments throughout Pennsylvania,
Delaware and the western portion or New Jersey. The business
was originally established here thirty years ago, by E. M. Bruce,
the present Arm style being adopted in 1885. The establishment
occupied by this firm as a musical emporium is one of the attract-
ive features of this busy thoroughfare: four stories high, 25 by 100
feet in dimensions, and ornamented by a handsome clock that
points the way to the Estey headquarters. Here is displayed the
finest assortment of pianos and organs to be found in the city,
Estey organs and pianos being handled exclusively. The busi-
ness is conducted at both wholesale aud retail, and forms an im-
portant factor in the mercantile activity of this great commercial
centre. The Estey organs are too well known to require any words
of commendation in these pages. Their success anil popularity
has been unmistakable, decisive and pronounced the world over.
The Estey planois now but repeating the triumphs won years ago
by the Estey organ. The methods of manufacture in vogue with
the Estey Piano Company are the most advanced, while many
Dovel and valuable improvements have been introduced, promi-
nent among which is the new patent repeating action. The piano
is steadily growing in public favor as its merits become better
known, and It is justly claimed as ranking second to none in
America, ft possesses all the excellencies claimed for other pianos,
besides many that are peculiarly its own, while It is especially
remarkable for volume, purity and sweetness of tone, delicate and
even touch, light and responsive action, and for durability of
construction, handsome appearance, and elegant and artistic
finish. Those engaged in their manufacture are experieuced
masters of their art, from the president of the company, Hon.
Jacob Estey, of Brattlehoro. Vt., down to the tuner and finisher,
all of which results in superior excellence and the most gratifying
results. The Estey pianos, as well as the Estey organs, are sold
very low for cash or on easy monthly payments, and the demands
of all classes of purchasers are readily met by this enterprising
firm. Mr. Bruce, the resident partner. Is a Verrnonter by birth.
HENRY SARTAIN. Mezzotinto & Line Plate Printing, Office
No. 202 South Ninth Street.— The mezzotinto and line plate
printing establishment of Mr. Henry Sartain, located at No.
202 South Ninth Street, is the oldest of its kind, not only in
the city of Philadelphia, but in the entire country. It was founded
by the present proprietor's father, Mr. John Sartaiu, in 1883, who
conducted the enterprise alone until 1859, when he formed a part-
nership under the firm style of Sartain A Irwin. In 1863 the
present proprietor succeeded to the business, which, since 18o4
has been conducted at its present location. The premises occu-
pied comprise two Boors, one of which is 20x60, and the other
20x150 feet in dimensions. The mechanical equipments of this estab-
lishment are most perfect, aud nothing is lacking to secure the
production of the finest class of work known to the trade, while
from ten to twenty expert hands are employed in the business.
Mr. Sartain was born and reared in the business and there is no
more experienced or accomplished artist in his line in the country.
His enterprise and business tact have been the means. si:;ee h,.
succeeded to the direction of the business, in securing a great
increase of patronage. He is courteous and painstaking in the
management of his concern, and the printiug executed here is of a
high-class character, the proprietor justly taking pride in seeing
that all the products of his establishment are of a character that
will withstand the closest criticism. Both in commercial and
social circles he is widely known and highly esteemed for his
many excellent qualities.
ITS
ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
CHARLES P. PERRY. Oils, Paints and Naval Stores, No. 16
North Delaware Avenue. — One of the oldest and best known
mercantile houses in Philadelphia is that of Mr. Charles P.
Perry, the dealer in oils, paints and naval stores of No. 16
North Delaware Aveuue. A review of the business interests of the
city would be incomplete without mention of this establishment.
For thiity years this business has
been conducted under the same firm
name and at the same location,
and it has gained a flourishing and
still increasing trade and a reputation
second to no house in its line in the
city. A very large stock is always
carried, and will be found to include
everything in the way of oils, paints
and naval stores at prices as low as
those of any house in the country. Mr.
vholesale and
ughout Penn-
N'ew Jersey.
A large business is done in general
vessel and ship out-fitting. The store
! occupied is 20xS0 feet in dimensions.
Mr. Perry is a native of Bridgton, N.
J., but was brought up in Montgomery
County, Pennsylvania, where in 1S39
he started in business as a painter and paper hanger. Thiity
years ago he removed to Philadelphia and established his present
business. He is one of the oldest merchants in Philadelphia, and
is highly regarded both in business and social circles.
;<3'", ,,j.,„. j^-| those of any house in the coi
*»>Py^^*SS 5 f| Perry's trade is both who!
£iiYV\'V' ■ ' jJ /n|y retail, and extends througl
S * ".• Z-^if'J sylvauia, Delaware and Ne
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LANDIS & CO., Wholesale Dealers in Wood and Willow Ware,
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Etc., Nos. 420 Market and 415 Mer-
chant Streets.— A representative and progressive house
in the city of Philadelphia, exteusively engaged in the
wholesale wood and willow ware trade is that of Messrs. Landis
<tCo., Nos. 420 Market and 415 Merchant Streets. This business
was established twenty-eight years ago by Graybill & Co., who
were succeeded in 1SS-1 by the present firm, the co-partners Messrs.
Samuel E. and Calton L. Landis, aud Samuel L. Gabel, special
partner. The managing partners have had great experience, and
possess an accurate knowledge of every detail of the wood and
willow trade, and the requirements of jobbers, dealers and the
general public. The premises occupied comprise a spacious five-
story building 25x125 feet in area, fully equipped with every
appliance and convenience for the accommodation and display of
the immense stock. Messrs. Landis & Co., keep constantly on hand
full lines of wood and willow ware, carpets, oil cloths, ropes,
twine, cotton bats, brushes, baskets, brooms, etc. They handle
only the best and most desirable goods, and quote prices very
difficult to be secured elsewhere in this country. The firm em-
ploys twenty clerks, assistants, etc., in the warehouse, ami thirteen
traveling salesmen on the road. Messrs. Landis & Co., promptly
and carefully fill all orders, their trade now extends throughout
the entire United States, while all goods are fully warranted to be
exactly as represented. Mr. Samuel E. Landis is a native of
Boyertovvn, Pa., while Mr. Calton L. Landis was born in Juniata
County, Pa. They are liberal, enterprising and honorable business
men, and are meeting with a well merited success.
CHAS. A. BICKEL, Manufacturer of Canes, Crutches and
Whips, No. 30 North Sixth Street.— The oldest establish-
ment devoted to the manufacture of canes, crutches and
whips in tliis city is the widely known concern of Chas. A.
Blckel, No. 30 North Sixth Street, whose productions are in exten-
sive and growing demand in the trade throughout the country,
owing to their general excellence. The work turned out here is of
a very superior character, and for beauty of design, elegance of
finish, ami all features of merit sought to be attained in such arti-
cles is not surpassed by anything of the kind produced in Philadel-
phia. This prosperous business was established in 1856 by August
Bickle, who iulsTl admitted into partnership his sun Charles, (the
present proprietor), and under the firm name of A. Bickel $ Son,
It v. as conducted up to 1886, when the senior member retired and
the son assumed sole control. The factory and salesroom occupy
two spacious Moors, ami seven expert hands are employed, special
attention being given to the manufacture of gold and silver headed
canes and crutches fur presentation. An extensive and superb
assortment of canes, in unique designs ami exquisite workman-
ship, is constantly kept in stock; also crutches and whips, and
the trade of the establishment, which is both wholesale and retail,
is at once large and active, extending to all parts of the United
States. Mr. Bickel. who is a gentleman of middle age aud a
native of this city, is a man of thorough experience in tins line, as
well as skill and enterprise, and has a complete knowledge of the
business in all its details.
IG. KOHLER, German Publisher, Bookseller, Importer and
Bookbinder, No. ytl Arch Street.— The German publishing
house of Mr. Ignatius Kohler, located at No. 911 Arch
Street, is one of Philadelphia's oldest business landmarks,
surrounded by pleasant historic associations. It was opened by
Mr. Kohler in ls-13, and has been conducted by him through all
these forty odd years with patient perseverance, studious care and
annually increasing success. It lias long beeu the chief source of
supply in this city for German publications of every description,
includiug text-books, standard works of prose and poetry; medical,
scientific and agricultural works; church and theological litera-
ture; illustrated magazines and books in line bindings; art publi-
cations, novels and song books, and the latest German newspapers
and periodicals; also for photographs of ancient and modern mas-
ters, fine photograph albums and portfolios, stationary and holi-
day goods. To every stranger it is from its literary attractiveness
a place not to be overlooked, while the German population of the
city make it their chief rendezvous. Todrop into Holder's for a
chat, a glimpse of the last new book or magazine, ami an inter-
change of good fellowship is with them a daily duty. It is a popu-
lar shopping-place for the ladies, who patronize its works of art,
its department for church literature, and its society news. It is
never without the last "new thing " in German literature, and is
prepared to supply schools, town libraries and clubs with bouks
in any number desired and at the shortest possible notice. The
terms and prices which prevail will be found eminently fair aud
reasonable, and orders are received for bookbinding. Mr. Kohler
is a Germau by birth and has resided in Philadelphia for full half
a century. He is known and honored in both German ami Ameri-
can society for his broad culture, wide reading and ready wit, and
has richly deserved the popularity he uowenjoys in both social aud
business life.
LOUIS MIDDLETON, Conveyancer, Real Estate and Fire
Insurance Broker, Offices No. 731 Walnut Street, aud No.
805 North Tenth Street.— The handling and transferring of
realty aud the placing of risks on property constitutes
as it goes without saying, a branch of business of peculiar import-
ance in every centre of industry, commerce, and trade. And it
may be observed, also, that it is asphereof usefulness that occu-
pies the attention of some of the most solid and sagacious
citizens in every community. Among such in this city few are
better known or enjoy a larger share of public favor than Louis
Middletou, the popular and responsible conveyancer, real estate
and insurance broker. Mr. Middletou, who is a man in the prime
of life, and a Philadelphian by birth, is a gentleman of the high-
est personal integrity, as well as energy and experience, and is an
active member of the Real Estate Exchange, and also of several
social orders and clubs. He has been in business since 1876, and
from the first his career has been marked by steady progress,
building up a highly gratifying connection. Mr. Middletou con-
ducts a general real estate and fire insurance brokerage business,
buyiug and selling city and suburban property of every descrip-
tion, and gives personal attention also to the collection of rents
and interest. and tiie ma:- _. . oent of estates; loans are negotiated
likewise— money being obtained and carefully invested in mort-
gages and ground rents— while risks on real estate, household
goods and merchandise are placed with the most reliable com-
panies, at the lowest rates consistent with absolute security, and
conveyancing in all its details accurately executed ; in short
everything appertaining to the purchase, sale, transfer, and cam
of realty, with its kindred interests, is judiciously and reliably
attended to.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
179
ANTONIO ROIG & LANGSDORF, (Limited) Manufacture! t ■•(
Havana Uigars, Store.No. 641 Arch Street, Factor} Nos.
.117. :;i;i and 321 Nortl) Seventh Street.— As a national pur-
chasing point for all staple and special!} high grade joods,
Philadelphia is unquestionably the best on the continent. This is
very Forcibly illustrated in the importaut line of tine Havana
cigars as manufactured by the famous corporation of Antonio
Roig & Langsdorf (limited). Tlie.se gentlemen's names are veri-
table trade marks, linked with the very choicest cigars known to
any trade. Mr. Antonio Roig, the president of the company, was
born on the island of Cuba, where lie practically learned ever}
detail of the cigar manufacturing industry and became an expert
Judge of the choicest growths of vuelta abajos and other desirable
growths of tobacco used in Havana. Twenty-five years agohe settled
in Philadelphia, and here in 1871 began to manufacture the high-
est class of pure Havana cigars. From the start his product met
witli a most favorable reception from the trade and the public
necessitating repeated enlargement of facilities, in 18S8 .Mr.
Isidore Langsdorf, a widely and favorably known citizen and busi-
ness man of Philadelphia came into co-partnership, other impor-
tant interests involved were duly capitalized, aDd the present
■company of Antonio Roig & Langsdorf (limited) organized with
ample resources at command, and the equally important factors
of vast practical experience, sound judgment and most influential
connections. Mr. Langsdorf is the secretary and treasurer. The
company's factory was for several years located at Nos. 641 Arch
and 107 and 109 North Seventh Street, but the steady growth of
trade, necessitated enlarged capacity, and in June, 1SS9, the com-
pany removed to their present stand, a grand four-story building
•equipped throughout, and where three bundled hands are em-
ployed, of which, two hundred are the most skilful cigar makers
to be found in Havana. The company's cigars are all handmade
in the most careful cleanly manner and their famous special brand
of '• La Flor Especial," is w itbout exception the most popular of
any in fine American trade. The company is direct importer of
the best growths of Havana leaf tobacco, also of Sumatra leaf for
wrappers. The company allows no inferior leaf tobacco? in its
factory, neither any but t lie most skilful cigar makers, and under
vigilant supervision, tin- result is the perfect cigar, one that lead-
ing and all lovers of tin fragrant leaf dearly enjoy, and always
call for. It is thus a nm- judicious thing for cigar dealers, hotels,
restaurants and jobber ■ to always have the " Roig & Langsdorf "
cigars in stock.
EDWARD J. DURBAN. Fire Insurance Agent, No. 403 Walnut
Street.— Insurance is undoubtedly the right arm and main
support of all business enterprises, and as such it merits
special recognition in this work. The insurance agent oc-
cupies an important position in the profession. He acts as the
agent both of the company or companies he represents and of
the property owner who employs him to place his insurance. He
must necessarily be a thoroughly posted insurance man, compet-
ent to judge the nature and liability of a risk and judge what an
amount it should pay. The advantage to a property owner in em-
ploying such an agent is in the [act that he is relieved of much
trouble and expense in placing his own insurance! especially should
it be a large line. Among the best known and most experienced
insurance agents in Philadelphia is Mr. Edward J. Durbun. of No.
403 Walnut Street. This gentleman has been identified with the
Are insurance business for a period of eighteen years, and m 1SS8
became the agent for the .-Etna Insurance Company, of Hartford,
Conn., and opened his present office. He also represents the Com-
merce of Albany, N. Y. ; the Farmers' of York. Pa., and the Cniou,
of Pittsburg. He is the authorized agent and attorney for the
.'Etna in the state ot Pennsylvania, and is prepared to effect in-
surance at the lowest rates compatible with security, distributing
the same in the most judicious manner, and guaranteeing the
prompt and liberal adjustment of all lesses. The.Etua is the l.u
gest insurance company in the United States, having a cash capital
of -i v i.00,a net surplus ot £3,606,514.94, and total assets of $9,-
780,751.63. It has been represented in Philadelphia fur over fifty
years, and many of our largest property owners can testify to the
just and equitable manner in which their interests have been sub-
served by this great corporation. Mr. Durban is a native of Phila-
delphia, a member of the Manufacturers' Club and of the Board of
Underwriters, a director of various manufacturing companies, and
of high repute and standing in commercial, and trade circles.
Hensel, colladay company. Manufacturers and Im-
porters of Ladles Dress Trimmings, Nos. 45,47, 19 and 51,
North Seventh Street, New York Office, 386 Broadway.—
This representative corporation is the successor to the
old house of Messrs. Hensel, Coliaday a; Co., and .•■:.. duly
Organized under the lausul Pennsylvania about eighteen months
ago. The immense business controlled here was originally found-
ed in 1850 by Henry W. Hensel, and who early achieved an
enviable reputation for the superiority of his product. He was
succeeded by the firm of Wolf i Co., ami they by the previously
mentioned firm of Hensel, Coliaday & Co. The present company
has a capital of $200, ami is in every respect the most
thoroughly equipped concern of the kind in the country. The presi-
dent, i? George S. Hensel ; secretary. S. B. Coliaday, and treasurer,
W. F. Draper, merchants long and favorably known in leading
commercial and financial circles, and who bun- to bear vast
practical experience, markedexecutive capacity and great energy
of character. The manager of the vain. us departments of the
business are Messrs. Thomas Adams and E. L.Mullen, gentlemen
of practical experience in dress trimmings, designing ami manu-
facturing, and who enforce a thorough system of organization.
The company own the immense building (five floors of which they
occupy) and which is one of the largest and finest foi commercial
purposes in the city. It is SoxlOO feet in dimensions aud is ver;
handsomely furnished. Here is carried the largest ami most di -
sirable stock in the United States of both imported die?, trimmings
and those of the company's own manufacture. The departments
include those devoted to gimps, cords, tassels, dress oruaments,
plush balls, undertakers' trimmings, lambrequin-., Persian bauds,
etc. The officers and managers of the company are renowned fur
iheir superior skill and excellent taste and good judgment in the
designs, patterns, novelties, etc., of all goods of their manufacture,
and from 500 to 1000 hands are employed according to the season
in the building and outside on special lines of work. All the richest
and most attractive novelties are imported direct from Berlin,
Paris, London, etc., and the company's laudable ambition to
excel is generally recognized. They sell to the best trade of the
United States, having a large branch warehouse at No. :',s,j Broad-
way, New York, with branches also ill Boston and Chicago.
SHUSTER Br.us.. Artistic Tailoring, No ElSouth Ninth Street
—In the different industries ot Philadelphia the merchant
tailoring business must be considered one of the most sig-
nificant branches. In connection with this special ti lew i
desire to jail attention to the Shuster Eros., who are young men
possessing abilities of the highest order, and exquLsite taste and
judgment in all that pertains to eleg .nee in gentlemen's wearing
apparel, and who as designers, cutters and fashioners of coats ol all
kinds, trousers, vests, etc , are not excelled. They have had a val-
uable experience in the business, and Mr. H. W. Shuster. the head
of the firm, was for a period of seven years one of the accomplished
cutters in the house of John Wanamaker, while hi , brothel and co-
partner, Mr. A. J. Shuster, has been identified with the trade
upwards of ten yeai s. Their well appointed establisl ut at No.
221 South Ninth Street is 26x60 feet, in size, aud is not only commod-
ious and tastefully fitted up, but contains a superior assortment of
the finest goods imported direct from Europe and of home produ
tion, from which the most fastidious or critical need hud no diffi-
culty in making a selection, while in fit ami workmanshq t
satisfaction is guaranteed and given. The patronage is steadily
growing and becoming widely extended, which bespcal sin the
strongest terms the public appreciation of the skill and ability ol
the firm, whose splendid workmanship and sut'.-i - i . ■ i artistic I illor-
ing and sedulous attention to busiuessand the demands ol tl
toners have given the establishment a high degree a
Mr. A. W. Shuster, who was born in Lancastei Co .. tin state, but
has lived in Philadelphia since childhood, while Mr A.J. Shuster
was hem in this city. They have acquired well deserved reputa-
tions as artists in their business Moderation in prices is a feature
of the establishment, and the high, pet sonal character of the lii m
is a sufficient assurance of the reliable maimer orders are
fulfilled.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA
THOS. THOMPSON*. SONS & CO., Manufacturers and Import-
ers of Upholstery Goods, Cabinet Hardware and Railroad
Car Supplies, No. 242 South Second Street.— The leading
wholesale dealers, importers and manufacturers of up-
holstery goods, cabinet hardware, etc., are Messrs. Thos. Thomp-
son, Sous & Co. This is the oldest house 111 this line in the United
States or in fact in the whole country, it being the first to engage
in the importation and manufacture of these articles. Its incep-
tion dates b;ick to 1S:"~, when it was founded by the late Mr. Thomas
Thompson who early became noted for the select desirable char-
acter of his importations of fine upholstery goods. He subse-
quently took his brother into copartnership under the style uf
Thos. & Lewis Thompson.' They subsequently dissolved, Mr. Thus.
Thompson continuing the business and subsequently forming the
firm of Thos. Thompson. Sous & Co., Mr. Washington Nicholson
being a partner. The lamented decease of Mr. Thomas Thompson
occurred ill 1SS0. aud lie was followed to the grave the next year by-
Mr. Nicholson, leaving Messrs. Thomas M., and Lewis A. Thomp-
son, sole proprietors, and who have since ably and successfully
carried on the business, retaining the old and honored name and
style. They bring to bear the widest range of practical experience
coupled with perfected facilities and influential connections, and
have always oil hand the most extensive ami desirable stock of
upholstery goods in town. They built their present fine warehouse
iu 1S72, the business having, its inception on Dock Street, remov-
ing thence to next door to the present stand, No. '242 South Second
Street. The premises are rive stories in height, 25x125 feet in di-
mensions and handsomely fitted up. Here they carry the choicest
imported silk plushes, raw silks, tapestries, velours, art fabrics,
cretonnes, etc., also full lines of trimmings, fringes, gimps,
etc., etc. An important department is that devoted to cabinet
hardware of best brands, while another has everything in the line
of railroad car supplies, including the strongest and most elastic'
car seat springs yet made and which are manufactured by the
arm upon an extensive scale. The firm number among their cus-
todiers leading jobbers and furniture houses, upholsterers, car
works, etc.. selling all over the middle states and south, while
New York city trade has grown to be a prominent specialty. Mr.
Thomas M. Thompson has been in the dim for thirty years past.
He may be said to have been raised in the business, and is a recog-
nized leading practical authority therein. He is the president of
the Furniture Board of Trade, ably discharging the duties thus de-
volving upon him, is a member of the Union League, aud is a
public spirited citizen, who has ever give a hearty support to all
measures test calculated to advance the city's welfare. He
is also a member of the city council, aud chairman of the com-
mittee on finance, and has devoted his best efforts to guiding the
policy and methods of municipal government on the lines of honest
administration of reform. Mr. Lewis A. Thompson is likewise a
native of Philadelphia, who has had twenty-four years experience
in this branch of business, and devotes close personal attention to
the wants of the trade. He is a member of the Union League, and
an influential, respected citizen. The house is nationally cele-
brated iu Its line, and is unquestionably the most able, enterprising
and well equipped exponent in its line on the continent.
EDWARD H. CLOUD, Conveyancer and Real Estate Broker,
Atforney-at-I.aw, Southeast Corner Sixth and Walnut
Stieets.— One of the most responsible and popular real es-
tate brokers in this city is Mr. Edward H. Cloud, whose
ofliee is eligibly situated at the southeast coiner of Sixth and Wal-
nut stieets. None in the business sustains a higher reputation, and
few enjoy a larger share of public favor aud confidence. Heh;:s
been established as an uttorney-at-law, conveyancer and real es-
tate broker since lSsTO, making a leading specialty of handling im-
proved city property on commission, dwellings, building lots,
stores and other tonus of property are bought, sold and exchanged,
rents are collected, conveyances and all kinds of legal instruments
are drawn up. titles are examined, estates are managed for absent
owner 5 , and unsurpassed facilities are possessed for the prompt
negotiation of loans on bond and mortgage. Investments are de-
sirably placed, and Mr. Cloud is accounted among the best judges
of the present and prospective values of improved city property in
the business. He numbers among his clientele many of the
wealthiest citizens and largest property owners in the city, and
has carried through to a successful issue many heavy and import-
ant transactions. His services are in constant requisition in a pio-
fessional capacity as an agent and expert, and are always ren-
dered witli promptitude and conscientious fidelity to the test
interests of his clients. Mr. Cloud is a native Philadelphia!), aud
a young man of the highest social, professional aud business stand
ing. He was one of the founders of the Real Estate Title Insur-
ance and Trust Company, of this city, and has won success in his
business by honestly deserving it.
GEO. RUNGE & CO., Importers and Commission Merchants,
No. 2S Bank Street.— The wholesale trade in dry goods and
woolens has several accessory branches, quite as essential
and important in their way, and prominent among the num-
ber is the trade in buttons, braids and tailors' trimmings, so well
represented iu this city by the old established houseof Geo. Runge
<5sCo.,the well-known importers aud commission merchants, at
No. 28 Bank Street. This house was originally established in 1854,
by Messrs. Runge & Scliwietering, who were succeeded by Messrs.
Geo. Runge and H. T. Plate in 1862, under the name of Geo. Kunge
& Co. In 1882 Mr. Runge died, since which time Mr. Plate has
continued the business as sole proprietor without change ot firm
name. The premises cccupied for trade purposes comprise three
floors, 25x100 feet each, where is always displayed a complete
assortment of every pattern, texture, width and shade, including
braids and trimmings for tailors and various supplies for manu-
facturers of a kindred character. Mr. Plate has made a special
study of the trade in tailors' trimmings and is a recognized author-
ity in the market, handling all the staple products and freshest
novelties of European manufactories. He makes a specialty of
fine goods and first class fancy trimmings, and handles important
lines of the above goods on commission, offering inducements of
the most substantial character both to jobbers and retailers. His
trade is large and influential throughout Pennsylvania, New
Jersey. Maryland and the south, and he has ever retained the con-
fidence of our leading commercial circles. The characteristics
which regulate the business policy of tins house are such asentitle
it to general respect and consideration, while the close attention
devoted to the filling of orders Is characteristic of the establish-
ment and serves to steadily enlarge the trade, both from city and
country, Mr. Plate is an expert and reliable merchant who has
won a measure of popularity, confidence and respect in trade cir-
cles second to none in the trade.
DURYEAS' Starch and Improved Corn Starch, and Diamond
Sugar Works; Sugar. Syrup and Glucose. Glen Cove Manu-
facturing Co., No. 21 South Front Stieet.— The Glen Cove
Manufacturing Company and Duryeas' starchand improved
corn starch enjoy a national reputation and a trade co-extensive
with the limits of the entire country. They are represented in
Philadelphia by Mr. J. K. El welt, who occupieseligible salesrooms
at No. 21 South Front Street, and who has been established in the
business here since 1881. He has the exclusive sale of these goods
throughout the state of Pennsylvania, aud is prepared to fill the
largest ordeis for the celebrated Duryeas' starch, corn starch, as
well as sugar, syrup and glucose, at the shortest nottce. The-
manufacturers employ at their factory from six hundred to one
thousand hands, and their output is one of colossal magnitude and
importance. They have been engaged in the industry for a period
of thirty years, aud their products have become so universally
popular as to practically supplant all similar goods in many of the
leading markets of the country. The characteristics which regu-
late the business policy of this great manufacturing concern are
such as entitle it to every consideration, while the extent of its
trade has made it t he most prominent one in its line in the Union,
while the Inducements offered to customers are ot the most sub-
stantial character. The manager in this city brings to bear the
widest range of practical experience, coupled with an intimate
knowledge of the wants and requirements of the trade, and is
eminently popular and successful in meeting all its demands.
The call upon his resources is such as to necessitate the carrying
of an immense stock, to the end that no delay may be experienced
in the filling of orders, while tin: quality and character of the pro-
ducts handled commend them to the confidence aud patronage of
the most critical and discriminating of buyeis.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
LSI
THE ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY of North America,
F. It. Ruoads, State Agent Office, No. 130 Walnut Street.—
At the present day insurance against accidents is becom-
ing universal. Any person whether he be walking, riding,
driving, boating, or traveling by land or water, or in an;
ol tlie usual avocations of life is liable at any moment to unfor-
seeu disaster. In fact accident insurance is to yourself, what life
Insurance is tn your successor, while at the same time it costs very
much less than life insurance*, and with many particulars is mote
within the reach of t lie mil I inn. In connection with these remarks,
special reference Is made in this commercial review of Philadel-
phia, to the representative and reliable Accident Insurance Corn-
pany of North America, whose office is located at No. 430 Walnut
Street. This progressive company was incorporated ill 1ST.', and
now bus a paid up capital of $132,000,00, Its career has been a
very successful one, highly creditable to the conservative methods
and prudence of its management. Whether men travel much or
not is almost indifferent, as it will be usually found that when the
loan who is not used to traveling, does travel, his chances of
accident are greater than those of the experienced traveler. Be-
sides, there are numerous channels ror accidents apart from those
of mere travel ; accidents await and befal man every day, in ways
too numerous to indicate in this short circular; suffice it to say,
that accident insurance should, when fully understood and ap-
preciated, commend itself to every cautious man. The great
amount of benefit to be derived ill proportion or the trilling charge,
renders it a provision that should be availed of by all. Policies are
granted against accidents causing bodily injury or loss of life ; for
the payment of a stipulated sum per week, from $5 to $25, for dis-
abling injury ; or the payment of the principal sum insured, from
$250 to $5,000, it the injury cause death within three months. It is
not necessary that the insured should be killed out-right in order
to entitle his friends to the benefit of the policy. Should he die
from the direct causes of the accident, within three months after
the occurrence of the accident, his policy will be good for t tie full
amount insured, less such sums as may have beeu paid him in the
meantime, as weekly allowances. The following advantages have
been recently added, making the policies of this company the
most complete and protective extant:— Payment of the full face
of the policy, in case of the hiss by accident of two limbs it the
sight of both eyes. Payment of one-third of the face of the policy
in case of the loss by accident of one complete limb, (arm or leg).
The Accident Insurance Company of North America Is noted for its
reliability and liberality, proof of which is that it lias paid over
18,200 losses for upwards of 5870,000. It has now ample resources
and has made all requisite deposits with the insurance depart-
ments of the United States and Canada. The chief executive
officers of the company are the Hon. James Ferrier, president,
senator, and. chairman Grand Trunk Railway, and Edward
Rawlings, managing director. Mr. F. li. Rhoads, the manager of
the Philadelphia office, has control of the company's business in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Hfi> highly regarded
by the community for his promptness and integrity, and has had
charge of this branch for the last eight years. The conditions of the
company's policies are broad and liberal, and injuries received in
the attempt to save human life are fully covered. Tile company's
head office is iii Montreal, Canada, and the foil. .wing aie its
references In Philadelphia: Benjamin t'.. Comegys, president
Philadelphia National Rank; J. Livingston Erringer, president
Philadelphia Trust and Safe Deposit Company ; Alfred M, Collins,A.
M. Collins, Sons & c... : John C. Sims, Jr., secretary Pennsylvania
R. R. Company; C. Hartshome, vice-president Lehigh Valley R.
R.; G. R. W. Amies, treasurer Sheiiadoah Valley R. R.
PKEUPP & PONS, Shoe Manufacturers, No. 223 North
Third street.— Few if an> departments of industrial
m activities have attained greater perfection in this city
than that of the manufacture of Hue boots and -ln.es. The
competition has been great, but those engaged In the industry
have been equal to all emergencies and the result is that It class ,.f
goods is produced not excelled by any others in the country
Among those prominently engaged in this special line of ma
ture we find the linn of P. Krupp & Smiswhoareallpractic.il
men of experience and although only established about three years
b.iv.- sec iied a _■ ml si ! r.intia! \ - riuaueiit trade in tins city and
through the statesot Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware by
being rait and liberal in their dealings and supplying a line o(
goods which fur superiority of material and high standard char-
acter ... workmanship are not surpassed. Their method of doing
business at once brought the firm int.. prominence and n-> ..
quence the goods produced are always in demand among the best
cl f dealers. The Hint was! lerlj located at No. 318 Cherry
Street, but were compelled In February last to seek larger and
more commodious quarters to meet the growing demands of the
trade and secured the premises now occupied at No. 223 North
Third Street, which consists of the whole of the third floor of a
targe budding having dimensions of 20x100 feet. The equipment
is of the very best character and a force of skilled workmen are
kept constantly engaged. The firm manufacture a general line of
fine and medium grade boots, shoes and gaiters for men, youths
.ml beys. an. i ladies, misses, and children In all the new popular
prevailing styles and can quote prices that cannot be otherwise
than satisfactory. Mr. P. Krupp and his sons and co-partners Mr.
E. and R. Krupp are all natives of Germany. They have been in
thi- country and in Philadelphia many years and as successful
manufacturers their standing is of the very best.
BRIEAN & GODWIN, Architects and Engineers. No. 1413 Fil-
bert Street. — This firm are deservedly prominent both as
general architects and mill engineers and have beeu estab-
lished in practice here since l.sstj. Mr. Josiah S. Brlean has
charge of the architect work of the firm, while Mr. Harold I od
win Is a civil, mechanical and mining engineer or large experi-
ence and high reputation, and makes a -pecialty of designing mill
buildings and the putting in of manufacturing plants. The latter
gentleman is a graduate of the Polytechnic College of Philadel-
phia, and among the important commissions executed by him may
be mentioned. Geo. Richard-.', machine works: A. H. F.;:_
carriage factory, J. B. Van Sciver & Co's. furniture factory and
many other mills in the city and vicinity. The linn Iravedesigned
the plans for and superintended the erection of many of the hand-
somest residences iu the city and suburbs, while samples of tTeir
taste and skill are scattered throughout Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey, Delaware and many other states of the union. They make
the same careful study of the interior requirements as of exteri-
ors, while their computations are accurate, their plans thoroughly
homogeneous and practical, and the style of architecture pure,
chaste and symmetrical. The aim of the firm is to secure to tile
owner the best results within tile limits of estimates, and their close
adherence to specifications and careful supervision of builders,
point them out as architects of the highest professional attain-
ments. Messrs. Briean £ Godwin are both natives of Delaware,
residents of this city for the past ten years, and gentlemen of the
highest social and business standing whose future is bright with
the promise of a long career of usefulness and prosperity.
CH. COLESWORTHY, Manufacturer of Bra-s Edged mid Zinc
Boot and Shoe Patterns of all kinds, No. 249 Arch Street.—
As an example of what energy and enterprise, when intel-
ligently directed, nan accomplish tor men in business life,
it is interesting to note the career of Mr. C. H. Coleswoi rhy manu-
facturer of brass edged and zinc boot and shoe patterns of all
kinds, whose ably conducted establishment is located at No. -t'.>
Arch Street. Being a man of push ami foresight, as well as skill
and ambition, he determined in 1833 to engage in business on his
own account. The result has proven eminently satisfactory, for,
from the inception of his enterprise, his career has been a record
of steady progress, and to-day he maintains a pre-eminent posi-
tion in this branch of trade in Philadelphia. The premises occupied
are ample and commodious, and a force of skilled and expert v. ork.
men are employed in manufacturing all kinds of pattern- In metal
used in the cutting of uppers and soles of shoes. The best and
latest mechanical appliances appertaining to the trade are in u>e
here, and the establishment is excellently equipped for meeting
all orders promptly and satisfactorily. The products of this pros-
perous house are in great demand everywhere among shoemakers,
owing to the ii gen ivl uniform excellence and reliability, the
trade extending to all parts of the United states. All orders are
promptly tilled on short notice. Special patterns are satisfai
supplied on order at reason ible rates.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
HF. PHILLIPS, Commission Merchant, Oysters, No. 330 South
Delaware Aveuue.— The importance of the oyster trade as
m a representative commercial industry ol this great busi-
ness centre is apparent, in consequence of the prominent
part it has taken in the general growth atid prosperity of the busi-
ness interests of the city. Among the principal causes which have
led to the great increase of this trade, are the great improvements
made and provided for the speedy and preservable condition of
these goods in transportation to consumers at a distance. A.
prosperous and thoroughly progressive house engaged in this trade
in Philadelphia well deserving of especial mention in this volume
is that of Mr. H. F. Phillips, whose place of business is centrally
located at No. 330 South Delaware Avenue, and has acquired a
marked reputation for the superior excellence of its products and
reliable business management. Mr. Phillips is a native of Virginia.
»nd established himself in this line of trade originally as a
planter of and dealer in oysters in Virginia in 1S70, and from the
date of his commencement has met with uninterrupted suc-
cess, his trade increasing to such proportions that he deter-
mined to come to this city and establish more direct communica-
tions with his customers. He iuaugurated this branch of the busi-
ness at his present headquarters originally in September 1888,
which has met with popular approval as is evidenced by the large
and constantly increasing trade he now enjoys. He occupies
spacious and commodious premises which are fitted up with
special reference to the receiving and shipping of large consign-
ments and general handling of all kinds of shell-fishas his trade is
exclusively wholesale, and extends throughout this city and state,
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and other regions, and bids fair'
to become much greater in the Dear future. He plants and raises
his own oysters at Hampton Ear, Virginia, besides dealing in large
quantities from other famous beds, and handles only the very
choicest and best grades of oysters, clams, hard and soft-shell
crabs, terrapins, green turtles, etc. He has the best possible
facilities at.hand for the prompt fulfillment of all orders, forward-
ing his oysters, clams, etc., in barrels, pails, tubs, crates, baskets,
etc., in the best preservable condition by the shortest and most
direct routes. Customers can obtain from him inducements as re-
gards both prices and reliability of goods, besides the most liberal
terms and prices. Mr. Phillips is a gentleman of middle age,
affable and courteous in his social relations and enjoys the fullest
confidence of all witli whom he has ever had any business rela-
tions.
PETER F. CUNNINGHAM & SON, Publishers and Catholic
Booksellers, Importers of Catholic Books and Catholic Goods,
No. 817 Arch Street.— The leading headquarters in this
city for Catholic books and Catholic goods is the establish-
ment of Messrs. Peter F.Cunningham & Son, located at No. 817
Arch Street. This firm are widely prominent as publishers and
Catholic booksellers, at wholesale and retail, and as extensive im-
poi r rs of the best foreign goods known to this line of trade. The
business was originally established in I860, by Mr. Peter F. Cun-
ningham, and in 1SS0 the present firm was organized by the admis-
sion of Mr. Francis A. Cunningham to partnership. The business
premises comprise an entire four-story brick building, 40x150 feet
in dimensions, giving ample room for supplying the most ex tensive
demand. The stock carried is oue of the finest and most compre-
hensive of its kind in the country, and the trade and public are
promptly supplied with this class of goods, in any amount desired
and at terms and prices which are safe from successful competi-
tion. Among the late and valuable publications of this house may
be named Early Martyrs, in five series; Lives of St. Augustine. St.
Aloysius Gonzaga, St. Thomas of Villianova, St. Stanislas Kostka,
St. .John Berchm.His. St. Charles Borromeo, St. Catherine of
Sienna. St. Teresa, St. Cecilia. St. Rose of Lima, St. Margaret of
Coitona, St. Aryela Merice, St Agnes of Borne, St. Benedict the
Moor, and B. Mary Ann of Jesus; Butler's catechism. Meditations
of St. Ignatius, Meditations on the Litany, Sanctuaries of the
Madonna, The Roman Catacombs, The Ruccolta, Man's Contract
v.itli God, The Year of .Mary, Devotions for the Dying, and many
popular Catholic tales, and a large collection of entertaining and
instructive volumes for the }oung Catholic's library. Mr. P. F.
Cunningham, the senior partner and founder of the house, is a
native of Ireland, and is well known and highly esteemed in this
city for his business ability and sterling integrity. Mr. F. A. Cun-
ningham, the junior partner, is a well-known member of the Phila-
delphia bar, and combines his energy and enterprise to form a
arm of commanding influence, wide popularity andsnlid worth.
WOLF i CO., Importers, Publishers and Manufacturers of
Fine Art Novelties, Chromoand Advertising Cards, Etc.,
Nos. 617 and 619 Arch Street.— Without question the
house of Wolf & Co., has attained the lead and main-
tains the supremacy in advertising and art novelties and gives
the public the benefit of all the latest novelties as fast as they
appear in Europe or America, while their own facilities are unri-
valled. The firm is composed of Messrs. Edward, Isaac andGus.
Wolf. They established in business ten years ago, and during the
intervening period have developed a trade of enormous magnitude
their house being the largest in the United States in this line. Th«
scope of their operations covers all classes of fine art novelties,
chromo. advertising and show cards and embossed envelopes
being specialties. Their lithographic novelties are world famous
and the firm are exporting them to Europe. The house has
repeatedly had to enlarge its premises and facilities, and now has
an extensive lithographing and printing house, corner of Seventh
and Dickinson Streets, fully equipped with improved machinery,
etc. and where fully two hundred hands find steady employment.
Their Arch Street store is also of very large size, extending entirely
through the block to Cherry Street, 40x2SS feet in dimensions.
The office and salesroom occupy fifty feet on the Arch Street
front, while the remainder is devoted to manufacturing, sixty
clerks, salesmen and other hands are employed here In point of
strikingly original and attractive designs, and artistic embellish-
ments, Messrs. Wolf & Co's., cards are the most popular and in
greatest demand. The firm command the most popular novelties
for advertising purposes, including elegant framed cards, giving
large portraits of actresses and other beautiful women, etc.,
specially in use by cigarette and tobacco houses, and numerous
others: dry goods and fancy goods novelties in chromo cards, in
such styles as fancy tans, easels, placqnes, etc, embossed cards
etc. Messrs. Wolf & Co.. sell very heavily to the trade of the
United States, as well as filling large orders for leading houses.
A Berlin branch is located at No. 10 Alte Jacob Strasse, while to meet
the growing demands of the trade in New York and the east, they
have an office in that city at room forty -eight, Prescott building.
HUNTER & DrCKSON. Pipe, Fittings and Brass Goods for
Gas, Steam and Water, Nos. 2t:i and J4.5 Arch Street.— In
the progress of this review of the various industries of this
thriving metropolis, attention is directed to the well-
known and popular house of Messrs. Hunter & Dickson, jobbers of
iron and galvanized pipe, fittings and brass goods, located at Nos.
243 and 245 Arch Street. The business of this house was established
in 1881, and its subsequent career of prosperity is indicative of the
zeal and ability devoted to its management. The premises occu-
pied for trade purposes are spacious in size, and a splendid stock
of the above-named commodities is constantly carried. Being eon-
ducted on sound business principles, and with the ability, capacity
and foresight that are naturally inspired by a thorough knowledge
of the business and the requirements of patrons, the firm long ago
attracted the attention of the trade throughout a wide section of
the country, and have steadily retained its favor and confidence.
The success attending the operations of this enterprising firm has
been steady and continuous, and to-day they occupy a position in
the trade scarcely second to any house in the country. The sup-
plies furnished by them comprise everything in pipe, fittings and
brass goods used for gas, steam and water, and they are of a char-
acter that recommends their own superior merits to the confidence
of close and critical buyers. They are placed to the trade at terms
and prices which are safe from successful competition, and they
are m heavy and influential demand throughout Pennsylvania,
Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
Orders hy telephone, or otherwise, are given prompt and perfect
fulfillment, and trade is brisk and lively at all seasons. The co-
partner-, Messrs. T. Comly Hunter and D. Frank Dickson, are
native philadelphians, and young men of ability, energy and wide
popularity, whose continued success and permanent prosperity
seems well assured.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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THE LEIBRANDT AND MCDOWELL S1W It 0., Manufactur-
ers of the " Famous '' Oil Ranges, Etc., No. 123 North Second
Street, W. L. McDowell, President, S. V. Reeves, Secretary.
—We question if to any other subject connected with our
modes of being in the United States, so much careful thought in
connection with inventive talent ami taste lias been devoted, as
that of providing the means for the production ol artificial heat for
domestic and cooking purposes. As a result American stoves,
heaters and ranges are unequaled for economy in the consumption
of fuel ami general efficiency, while at the same time they are the
embodiments of mechanical workmanship of the highest order of
perfection. No better illustration id the truth of this statement
can be found, than by an inspection of the extensive stock of
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stoves, heaters and ranges, shown by the representative and popu-
lar Leibrandt and McDowell Stove Company, No. 123 North Second
Street. Philadelphia. The company's foundries, which are among
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the largest and best equipped in America, are located at Gunner's
Run. Girard Avenue and Ash Street, Philadelphia, and it likewise
has branch offices and salesroooms at No. 17 East Lombard Street,
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Baltimore. This extensive business was established in 1841, b;
Warniek & Leibrandt, who were succeeded by Leibrandt &
McDowell, and Leibrandt, McDowell A Co. Eventually in 1S69 it
was duly incorporated under the laws of Pennsylvania, with
ample capital as the " Leibrandt and .McDowell Stove Company,"
and its trade now extends throughout the entire United Stat»s
and Canada. In the foundries lied operatives are employed,
who turn out annually vast numbers oi stoves, ran;.-., and fur-
naces, holloware, etc. The company's goods are unsurpassed for
beautiful ornamentation, excellence of finish, symmetrical pro-
portions and, perfect operation, fully meeting the requirements
Of the most critical customers. These splendid stoves, ranges
ami heaters .are admirably adapted to the wauts of any
section of the country and kind of fuel, while the prices
quoted foi them In all cases are exceedingly just and moderate.
Thp company's many years experience enables it to accomplish
novel and useful improvements, for winch its officers are constant-
ly on the alert, and as soon as practical place them before the pub-
lic witltnew goods, or by careful remodelling the company's popu-
larand well tested patterns. The company's " Famous" oil itove
and ranges have latterly attained great popularity, and are the
most practical, original, safe and desirable apparatus of this class.
Explosion with these unrivalled oil stoves i, Impossible, there is
no leakage or bad odor, while they are unsurpassed for economy,
capacity, utility and durability. The following gentlemen who are
widely and favorably known in trade circles for their enter-
prise, ability and just methods are the officers. W. I,. V
Dowell, president ;S. R. McDowell, vice president; W. G. J' >
Dowell, treasurer; S. V. Reeves, secretary; The Philadel-
phia warehouse Is a spacious four-story and basement
building, 40x200 feet in area, fully equipped with every
convenience and appliance for the accomodation and dis-
play of the immense stock of the company's goods and spe
cialties which have nosuperiors in America, anil are general
favorites with the trade aud public wherever introduced.
Mr. W. L. McDowell, the president, is a director of the Com-
monwealth National Bank, secretary and treasurer of the
West Buck Mountain Coal and Don Company, and presi-
dent of the Bryn Mawr and Merlon Turnpike Company. The
Leibraudt and McDowell Stove Company publishes annually a
very superior illustrated catalogue, which is forwarded to any
address promptly upon application.
WJ. McCANDLEsS & CO., Sanitary Plumbing, No. 716 Wal-
nut Street. -Of late years plumbing has become a
m science, and upon its proper study and application
depend the solution of many questions of drainage,
ventilation and sanitary conditions. In these days of complexities
Of city life, the plumber has become essential in the highest degree
to our comfort and health, and the necessity of employing only
those who are thoroughly qualified in every department of the
business is apparent to every man of ordinary intelligence. A
popular and progressive house engaged in this line of industry, in
this great manufacturing and commercial centre, worthy of more
than passing mention in these pages is that of Messrs. W. .1. Mc-
Candless & Co., whose establishment is so centrally located
at No. 710 Walnut Street, and for years has sustained a most
enviable reputation for superior work and fair, square buM-
ness management. The members of the firm are W. J. McCami-
less and Robert A. Arthur, both young men ami native Philadel.
phians. They are both first-class and experienced men in this
business, which was acquired by years of close application and the
study of sanitary engineering : and are licensed to carry on their
business by the Board of Health of this city. They found
establishment under the present Arm title in 1S76 and at once met
with the mast gratifying success, building up in a very short time
a very liberal and Influential patronage derived principally from
among our leading architects, building contractors, house owners
and business men generally, which is annually increasing to very
large proportions, They occupy premises of ample dimension .
suitably arranged ami tally equipped with all the necessary tools
and appliances required in the business, and employment is fur-
nished to a force of workmen sufficient in numbei s to meet the d ■-
mauds of their trade. The firm is prepared to do a.ll kinds oi woi k
pertaining to plumbing, gasandsteam-Stting business includin tl
entire wmk of public buildings, business houses, residences, livery
Stables and other structures, which is performed in tit" most thor-
ough and satisfactory manner. Water and sewer connect.'
ceive careful attention, and in fact all sanitary engineering is
looked after in the best possible manner. Estimates are fu : i
contracts a re entered into and executed promptly and satisfactor-
ilj at the time specified while they always quote bed-rock prices
Repairing receives prompt attention also at i- is liable
Ml ;srs. MeCandlesS and Arthur are wide awake, energetic and re
liable business men, and recognize the tact that •_• 1 work at f r
ami le.nest prices arc conducive to success and permanency in
business.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK, of Pennsylvania, No. 311
Chestnut Street. George L. Knowles, President, E. P. Gra-
ham, Cashier.— One of the oldest banking institutions in
Philadelphia arid the state, is the Commercial National Bank
of Pennsylvania, whose banking offices are centrally located at
No. 314 Chestnut Street. This veteran fiscal corporation dates its
origin back to the early part of the present century, viz:. 1810. In
that year it was duly incorporated by a special act of the legisla-
ture, and commenced business with a paid up capital of $1,000,000.
The first president was Andrew Bayard, a noted Philadelphia
n.'iaueier v. ho was also first president of the Philadelphia Savings
Fund Society. He served the bank from 1S10 to law, the time of his
death, and wa3 succeeded by another eminent financier, James
Dundas, who served until January 1840, when he resigned. Under
these two administrations, the Commercial National Bank attained
a large share of importance in the commercial and industrial inter-
e-.tsof Philadelphia. Jacob M.Thomas was president from January,
1849, to October. 1853, when he died and was succeeded by William
Walnwright. who was president from 1853 to 1S57. He was succeeded
by Joseph Jones from 1S57 to 1S6S and then by James L. Claghorn,
from lsrt.s to 1884, when he died. Eventually in 1884 Mr. Geo. L.
Knowles, who now so ably fills the office of president and is a gen-
tleman long and favorably known in the financial world was
elected to the office. The charterer the bank was renewed from
time to time until the national system was established aud under
that act it was reorganized in 1864 as the Commercial National
Bank of Pennsylvania. Its present capital is 8810.000 with a sur-
plus of $221,000. By its sound and liberal methods, the Commercial
National Bank has largely aided the development of the mercan-
tile and manufacturing interests of the city in the past, and the
growth of the bank has been only commensurate with the energy,
liberality and progressive spirit of Its management. A valuable
aud increasing list of patrons is drawn to its counters, the skill of
the management and the high standing of its officers and directors
giving every guarantee of the intelligent conservation of all inter-
ests committed to their care. It may be mentioned as an historical
fact that the board of directors of the bank since its very inception
has been composed of men of the highest standing, both as regards
position, capita!, intellect amiability. Its management has always
been thoroughly conservative, and it is to-day one of the most
vigorous exponents of the soundest principles governing banking
and finance. It is a bank of issue and deposit, discounts approved
commercial papers, negotiates loans, makes collections in ail
available points in the United States, Canada and Europe, and
engages in all transactions that come legitimately under the head
of banking. Its officials are noted for their courtesy and prompt
ness in the dispatch of business, thoroughly accommodating to
patrons and popular with all who are brought into business rela-
tions with them. The following is the list of the officers and direc-
tors: George L. Knowles, president: E. P. Graham, cashier; Direc-
tors: George L. Knowles, P. Jenks Smith, William Weightman, John
Sellers, Jr., J. Dundas Lippincott, Francis M. Brooke, Edward
Hellor, William P. Smith, Jr., James C. Brooks, James W. Cooke,
L<?o Loeb and Thomas Moore, this bank participated in the early
loans to the National Government in 1861 and it has successfully
weathered all financial panics during the last seventy-nine
years and has come down to us as strong and as sound as ever
and is as full of life and business energy as when it was first
organized, and it is to-day one of the live financial institutions of
Philadelphia to which its business men always look with confi-
dence and pride. The bank building has recently been remod-
elled atid is now one of the finest in the United States. The wails
are inlaid with tile of various shapes and colors forming an artis-
tic and harmonious effect. Arranged around and extending from
the ceiling mouldings to the upper cornice of the walls are busts
of the presidents from the first. Andrew Bayard, down to .Tames L.
Claghorn, the predecessor of Mr. Knowles. The woodwork, count-
ers and cases are of solid mahogany, the glass the finest, and the
workmanship unexcelled. The original papers of incorporation,
which have been carefully preserved and guarded ever with almost
religious care are still in the possession of the bank. Aside from
their legal and historical worth, the papers are a masterpiece of
penmanship and artistic execution. The follow ing arc the bank's
principal correspondents. Hanover National Bank. Phoenix Na-
tional Bank and German American National Bank, all of N. Y.
DONALDSON IRON COM PASY, Manufacturers of Cast Iron
Pipe, and Special Castings for Wate and Gas ; Pipe Foun-
dry, Emails. Pa., John Donaldson President, No. 226 Wal-
nut Street, Geo. Ormrod, Treasurer aud General Manager,
Emails. Peuna.— Few departments of industrial activity iu the
state of Pennsylvania, have attained a more deserved reputation,
than that of the manufacture of cast iron pipe. The finest water
and gas pipe in the world are now being manufactured by the
famous Donaldson Iron Company, proprietors of the Emaus Pipe
Foundry, situated at Emaus, Lehigh County. The prosperity of
the company is well deserved and the officers are to be congratu-
lated upon the successful outcome of their enterprise. The com-
pany was duly organized and incorporated on August 9th, 13.86,
with a paid up capital of S1CW.000, to acquire the works and plant
of, and as successors to Messrs. Ormrod, Fisher & Co., who estab-
lished the business in lss.i. The foundry at Emaus is conceded to
be one of the best of the kind iu existence, thoroughly overhauled
and equipped with the latest improved machinery aud appliances.
The works have a capacity of 1500 tons of pipe per mouth, of all
standard sizes, from 2 and 3 inch up to 12 inch and in the near
future to 24inch. There are two cupolas, melting 2,000 toi.s of iron
per month, 273 hands are there employed, uuder the able and
experienced management of Mr. George Ormrod. who is the
leading practical pipe founder in the United States. All pipes are
cast vertically in dry sand, and are carefully tested to 300 lbs
hydraulic pressure. Sizes from two to twelve inches iu diameter
are always kept in stock, while main pipe up to 24 inch is con
tracted for to stand any pressure up to 500 pounds. The com-
pany also manufactures special eastings for all waler and gas
supply purposes, also the best quality of Eange pipe. Mr. Orm-
rod is both manager and treasurer of the company, while
Mr. John Donaldson is the able and respected president, with
headquarters at No. 226 Walnut Street. He is a recognized expert
authority of long practical experience both in the coal and iron
trade. He is senior of the prominent coal operating and shipping
firms of Messrs. Donaldson & Duncan of this city, and of Messrs-
David Duncan it Son of New York, while he is also the presi-
dent of the Beech Creek Cannel Coal Company, whose territory
is of the greatest richness, the coal behig a magnificent grate
fuel and in steadily increasing demand. The characteristics
which regulate the business policy of this company are such as to
entitle it to general respect aud consideration, while the great
extent of its operations renders it the leading representative in the
line.
MOKP.IS ERERT. Dealer in all kinds of Building Materials,
No. 302 Walnut Street.— Mr. Morris Ebert has achieved a
widespread reputation among builders, and contractors,
architects and the public at large as a wholesale dealer in
the best grades of all descriptions of building materials, while he
is a direct importer of the best English and German cements, etc.
Mr. Ebert was born in this city and has here developed what is un-
questionably one of the ino-t important concerns of the kind. He
established in business upon his own account in 1873, and offeied
from the start the most substantial inducements as to variety and
quality of choice architectural building stone, bricks, white lime,
etc.. dealing at first hands, contracting direct from the quar-
ries in the United States. Mr. Ebert numbers among his perman-
ent customers, many of our leading builders, and is at all times
prepared to supply direct from the quarries, Berea and Amherst
blue and buff Ohio stone, Portage red stone, Euclid blue stone,
Indiana oolitic lime stone, Pennsylvania blue marble, Hummels-
townand Trenton brown, tones, Belleville brownstone, greenstone-
granite, Avondale limestone, crushed stone, flagging, etc. He
has supplied all the stone for many of the finest modern edi-
fices on Chestnut Street. In 1377 Mr. Ebert was appointed
sole importing agent for Pennsylvania, South New Jersey and
Delaware, for J. B. White it Bros., best English Portland cement
and Keene's improved marble cement direct from the works at
Swanscombe, England, the largest of the kind in the world. These
cements are unexcelled for high and uniform quality ami stand the
severest tests. Mr. Ebert is also an importer of German Portland
cement, dealer iu best brands of Rosendale cement, thus being
prepared to fill orders for every need of the builder and mason,
for any and all goods needed in their line.
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FRANCIS BOND, Successor to Allen Cuthbert, Importer of
Japanese Goods, So. 1 10 South Eighth Street.— A knowledge
of the beautiful productions ol Chinese, Japanese and East
Indian wales and tine arts, also a ile-.ii,' fm then collection
have grown wonderfully of late years among the rellned and
Intelligent people of this country. Where but a few years ago
we had hut one or two collectors anil really cultivated ama-
teurs of these wonderful specimens of art, we have a large
number now of intelligent competitors for the very best that can
be obtained and many collections are being made in this and
other cities. One of the oldest and most reliable houses engaged
in this line of trade fu Philadelphia and deserving of more than
passing comment in the.. ■ pages is that of Mr. Francis Bond, im-
porter of Japanese anil Chinese merchandise, whose fine estab-
Ushmant Is located at No. 130 South Eighth Street, and for many
years has sustained a very high reputation for the excellence of
its goods and the fair, square methods in which the business is con-
ducted. Tins old and reliable concern was founded originally in
1354 by Mr. Allen Cuthbert, and became famous throughout the
City under his management and from the date of its conimencmeut
built up a very large and Influential trade. After a quarter of a
century's uninterrupted success Mr. Bond, the present proprietor,
succeeded to the business and has conducted it ever since with
gieat enterprise awl constantly increasing patronage, which is
not confined to the city, but extends throughout the entire sur-
rounding vicinity. The present premises have been occupied
since 1879 and are of spacious dimensions, compactly arranged
and handsomely furnished, having every convenience for the
transaction of business and the advantageous display of his large
and valuable assortment of unique goods. The stock embraces
old style blue Canton China dinnerware, fancy painted Chinese
aud Japanese porcelain vases; dinner, tea and toilet sets; lac-
quered (wooden) fruit plates, tea pots, trays, cabinets, tea cad-
dies, glove boxes, pot pound jars, silk, paper, feather, ivory and san-
dal-wood fans, etc. In addition to his full line of art-goods, Mr.
Bond also imports and keeps on hand constantly, the very purest
and choicest kinds of Formosa, and Fou Chow Oolongs, English
Breakfast. Souchong, uncolored Japan, Greeu and other teas, which
are guaranteed to be free of adulturation ami are sold to families
at reduced prices when taken in lots of five pounds or more; also
pure, old and unadulterated green or roasted coffees, such as
Mocha. Java, Maraeuibo. Caracas, Laguayra and Rio at the most
reasonable prices. Samples are sent by mail and all orders by
postal, letter or in person receive prompt and careful attention.
Pers.ms dealing with this house can always have the complete sat-
isfaction of knowing that nothing inferior will be sold to them.
Mr. Bond is air affable, courteous and reliable merchant who is
highly respected in social ami commercial circles and justly
merits the success he has attained by his industry and ability.
JC. VOLLRATH & CO , Merchant Tailors, No. 26 North Ninth
Street.— The merchant tailoiingtradeofPluladelphia. which
forms an important feature among its many industries, is in
the hands of men who are well qualified to conduct it, and
whose constant aim has been to produce a fine grade of fashionable
garments. Among those who have obtained an excellent reputa-
tion for conscientiously manufacturing thoroughly artistic clothing
is Mr.J.C.VoUrath.of No. 26 North Ninth Street, who occupies a prom-
inent position. This concern was founded in 1886. and in the inte-
rim a large) substantial and influential trade has been developed
by the active and progressive proprietor, Mr. J. C. Vollrarh. The
piemi-es occupied comprise a salesroom of fine attractive appear-
ance, with a capacity of 20x100 feet. Here is constantly displayed
a carefully selected stock of English, French aud German labrics
of the most stylish patterns and colors, which are freely utilized in
the !■- > ■ ! 1 1 1 ■ r : • • 1 1 ,.f elegant garments. All goods made by this house
arc characterized by artistic cut and most careful workmanship,
and the facilities of the house for the prompt fulfillment of orders
is unsurpassed, and embrace a force of from fifteen to thirty-five
workmen, whose operations are all conducted under the personal
supervision of the proprietor. Always abreast of the times in every-
thing that will improve the facilities of the bouse for the produc-
tion of the finest clothing in even' respect, parties living in or vis
icing Philadelphia ror a supply of new attire will find Mr. Vollrath
always ready to offer inducement - in prices and workmanship not
easily dupiicate.i elsewhere, while in quality of goods, fit and style
satisfaction i^ guarant I in every particular. Mr. Vollrath was
boru m Prussia, has resi.ir.i in Philadelphia since 1876, and is highly
esteemed for his many excellent qualities
THEO. LEUPOLD, Merchant Tailor. No. 511 Race Street —Few
establishments in mercantile life occupy more general at-
tention in these days of tasteful attire than that devote, I t,,
the manufacture and sale of male garments, for at no period
during its entire history has the tailor's art been so highly apppre-
ciated or better understood than at the present day. Amo
many popular and prosperous houses devoted to this important
blanch of industry in Philadelphia, and well worthy of mole than
passing notice is that of Mr. Theo. Leupold. merchant tailor, whose
well ordered establishment is most centrally located at So. >14
Race Street, which has for many years enjoyed a widespread ; epu
tation for the superior quality of its productions and fair, square
and liberal business methods. Mr. Leupold is a German by birth
and came to this country many years ago, ami has been a resident
of Philadelphia since 1347, having acquired a thorough and practical
knowledge of the tailor's trade in all its various branches by long
experience. He inaugurated this enterprise originally in 1849, which
from the start has been the recipient of a very liberal and influen-
tial patronage, derived principally from among our leading busi-
ness and professional men. He removed into his present quarters
in 1S64 which are of ample dimensions, neatly arranged and fully
equipped with every convenience for the comfort of patrons and
advantageous display of his fine stock of French, German and Eng-
lish broadcloths, cassimeres, woolens, worsted-, tweeds, meltons,
cheviots, diagonals, etc., in all the latest and most fashionable
styles in plaids, checks, stripes, mottled, etc., from which patrons
caunot fail to make a selection. Mr. Leupold enjoys unusually fine
facilities for the prompt fulfilment of all orders which embraces a
large force of skilled workmen, whose operations, however, are all
conducted under hb immediate personal supervision. Custom
made garments are made to order in the very latest and most
fashionable styles fully guaranteed as to ease and comfort in fit.
artistic workmanship and finish, aud durability of material. Mr.
Leupold is thoroughly devoted to the best intere-t^ of his patrons.
He is held in the highest respect in social and commercial circles
for his many excellent qualities and is a prominent member of the.
Masonic fraternity, also of the German Meuuerchor Verein.
OWEN & COMPANY, Manufacturers and Printers, Sample
Cards of all Descriptions, Dry Good3 Labels, Clothing Tigs,
Etc., No. 107 South Second Street.— In no special depart-
ment of mechanical industry has more substantia! progress
been made towards perfection than in printing during the last
quarter of a century, and the handsome productions of this art to
be found on every hand give ample testimony upon this point.
Among the ably managed and deservedly popular houses engaged
in this important aud indispensable branch of business, which has
acquired a very enviable reputatiou for superior work and liberal,
straightforward business methods is that of Messrs. Owen A: Com-
pany, fine job and commercial printers. This business was founded
originally in 1880 by Mr. Owen under the present firm title and from
the start met with popular favor which has resulted in the estab-
lishment of a very large and constantly increasing pat'
derived principally from among our leading business houses. Mr.
Ou-u is a youug man and a Philadelphia!! by birth ami his had a
number of years of practical experience in the. trade and is thor
oughly conversant with all its branches. He occupies spacious
and commodious premises, suitably arranged for the bus -.
ami fully equipped with powei presses, cutting machines, type of
every description, including all the latest Improved ornai
styles, to which additions are being constantly made, ai> I employ-
ment is furnished to a sufficient number of experienci d workmen
to meet all the requirements of the trade. The rai._,e of work
includes commercial printing of all kinds, such as l 111, letter, note
and statement of account headings, envelope, business and visi-
ting card printing, blanks of every description, catalogue
lists, placards, hotel printing, direction tigs and label-. I'M', i--
tival, society and political printing and work of every variety
Estimates arc furnished freely, contracts of any magnit!
entered Into and executed in the most satisfactory mannei
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
CHARLES F. HASELTINE. Haseltine Galleries, >"os. 1416 and
H18 Chestnut Street —A marked demand has been observable
recently in the trade in the hue arts, more especially in the
branches devoted to high class, paintings and statuary,
abundantly indicative of the increasing appreciation in refined
circles for the works of painters and sculptors of genius. In fact
the cultured public of the United States has become latterly to be
more considered by eminent foreign painters, than their own
countrymen, and thus it is that an increasing number of the finest
and most celebrated works are imported in America to find custo-
mers. The increasing activity in this artistic business has resulted
in the opening in February 1SS9 of what are without exception the
finest galleries in the city of Philadelphia at Sos. 1416 and 1413 Chest-
nutStreef.of which Mr. Chas. F. Haseltine is the popular and enter-
prising proprietor. With wise discrimination he lias selected a
juost adyautageous location, absolutely central tothe most fashion-
able partsof the city, where two spacious entire floors are fitted up
In the most elegant and harmonious style. Mr. Haseltine, who
has been engaged in this fine art business on Chestnut Street for
Che last twenty-two years, is the owner of the property. The sec-
ond floor, which is used for the art gallery, was built for the pur-
pose, and is elegantly arranged in rooms. Mr. Haseltine has like-
wise a spacious eight-story building in the rear for the production
of frames, etc. The Haseltine galleries are the finest in America,
and are valued with their contents at upwards of a million and a
half of dollars, as follows: building, $5U0,000 stock. $1,000,000. The
pictures hung here include many of the most famous at recent
exhibitions, and also numbers of the must desirable works of for-
eign and American artists. Some of these pictures are superb.
and during the day hundreds of our citizens visit the Haseltine
galleries and gaze with delight and rapture on paintings and
engravings, which are lac-similes not only of the modern school
but also of the old masters, recalling to mind the glories of Raph-
ael. Titian, Van Dyke, Correggio, Rubens, Michael Angelo and
Mnrillo. Mr. Haseltine's ambition to secure for the American
public the finest productions of the modern school of foreign paint-
ers ".swell understood, while his numerous sales at large figures
indicate how remarkably accurate is his judgment, as to what will
best suit the taste of the American collectors. The Haseltiue gal-
leries are fully worthy of the utmost praise thatcould be bestowed
upon their., and at the same time it is impossible m these limits to
attempt any description of the splendid pictures hung in them.
Suffice It to say that leading buyers and collectors have many
advantages in making selections here, and pictures imported by
Mr. Haseltine are now found in all prominent galleries in all parrs
of the United States, Mr. Haseltine also keeps constantly in
stock all kinds of etchings, engravings, etc., and attends carefully
to restoring, cleaning, framing etc. He is a native of Philadelphia,
where he is highly esteemed by the community, for his artistic
ability, enterprise and integrity. His influential connections in
Europe enable him to secure highly praised examples of the most
eminent painters, and also of a host of other artists not so well
known to lame.
JACOB J TEUFEL & BRO.. Manufacturers of Surgical and
Dental lu^ti uinents, Trusses, Ei.i-tic Stockings. Cutlery, Etc.,
No. 114 South Tenth Street.— Keeping pace with the march ol
progress in the arts and sciences, very marked improvements
have been made in surgical and dental instruments and kindred
appliances of late years. The advance made in this direction dur-
ing the past quarter of a century has been especially worthy of
note. Engaged in the manufacture of the articles indicated Phila-
delphia has some representative and widely Known [inns, promi-
nent among the others being that of Jacob J Teufel & Bro., No. 114
South Tenth Stieet, whose productions arc maintained at a high
standard of excellence, the surgical and dental instruments pro-
duced by the Messis. Teufel being of exceptional merit This is
one of the oldest and cue of the leading concerns of the kind In
the country, being in prosperous existence for over thirty-three
years, and its productions are in steady and extensive demand
throughout the whole United States, while seme also are exported.
This flourishing enterprise was established in is.'.s by Jacob ,r. Teu-
fel (deceased), who conducted it alone up to 1883. when he admitted
Into partnership his brother George, who upon the death of the
senior member which occurred in July. 1SS7, associated with him
his son George W., and under their joint management the business
has since been continued under the former firm name with unin-
terrupted success. The factory, which is located at No. 821 Chest-
nut Street,- is commodious and well equipped, ample steam power
and all necessary facilities being in service, wdiile upwards of
forty expert workmen are employed here. They manufacture a
very superior class of surgical and dental instruments ol every
description, also trusses, elastic stockings, cutleiy, othopeedical
devices, abdominal supporters, and, in short, everything in this
line, keeping on hand always at their salesrooms. No. 114 South
Tenth Street, a large, complete assortment, aud the trade of the
firm, which is both wholesale and retail, is fully commensurate
with the reputation of the articles manufactured aud the name
and standing of the concern.
ULKICH & BELL Importers and Jobbers of Tailors' Trim-
mings, No. 19 North Ninth street.— There is no better way
in which the advantages of a city can be better portrayed
than by a brief review of the extent and character of those
establishments already located within its limits and in successful
operation, aud though their success is to a great extent the result
of the individual ability of those who are managing them, it is also
proof of advantages of location, shipping facilities, etc., must have
contributed in no small degree to their subsequent success. As
illustrating some of the advantages of this favored city, the pres-
ent sketch is devoted to special mention of the house of Messrs.
Ulrich & Bell, of No. 19 North Ninth Street, who are known
throughout an extensive trade radius, and whose establishment
ranks as one of the leading ones in its special department of trade.
This distinction is accorded it ou account of the facilities which it
enjoys for promptly filling orders, either large or small, and the
enterprise of its business policy. The business was founded iu
January, 18Stj. and during the comparatively brief period that has
elapsed since its inception a large, steadily growing trade has
been developed, having its tributary area throughout Pennsylva-
nia, New Jersey. Delaware aud New York state. The premises
occupied are commodious, spacious, and finely fitted up, and are at
all times filled with an extensive stock of tailors 1 trimmings of
every description, both of foreign and domestic production, which
the fiim secure by direct importations and from the leading manu-
facturers, ami which are the best goods of the kind in the market.
A staff of clerks and traveling salesmen are employed and all the
transactions of the house are conducted iu a business like, syste-
matic manner. The co-partners, Messrs. 'William Ulrich and F.
Howard Bell, are natives of this city, have always resided here, and
they are most favorably known in both business and social circles.
F1SK & EVERS1ART, Glass Signs. No. 139 Maiket Street.— Of
the many features of advertising iu vogue to-day, there is
perhaps none more effective, as there is certainly none that
has secured a more enduring hold on public favor, than
novel and unique designs in glass signs. And in connection with
these remarks, it may be observed, that some notably ingenious
and notorious productions of the character indicated have
appeared of late years in ami around this city. A Philadelphia
firm that has achieved a signal success in this line is that of FisU
& Eveihait, No. IC9 -Market Stieet. who manufacture glass signs.
(framed) in every size, style, shape and design, of a very "catchy "
and superior kind. They are by common consent the leading
exponents of this useful branch of art iu the city and have a Hour
ishing patronage extending all over Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Delaware. Messis. Winiield S. f'isk and John M. Everliart, who
compose the Him, are both Philadelphians by birth. They are
practical expert workmen, of ample experience, and prior to fo! in
ing the present Co-parnerslup in 1886 had each been established in
business on his own account a number of years. They occupy two
commodious floors at No. 139 Market Street, where they employ
seveial experienced hands, and keep in stock always an extensive,
varied and A 1 assortment of everything in the line of glass signs.
Designs and estimates are promptly furnished upon application
and satisfaction guaranteed, while glass si-^ns are made to order
likewise in any desired size, style or variety in the most expedi-
tious and excellent manner, all work executed by this responsible
firm being A 1, while the figures quoted are iu every instance
materially lower than the price prevailing elsewhere.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
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THK THOMAS W. PRICE CO..Manufaeturers, Importers and
Jobbers of Paper, Envelopes. Cards. Etc., No. 505 Minor
Street— A branch of trade of a very important and useful
character Philadelphia, is that of the manufacture and
importation of p.'.p--, envelopes and printers' supplies. Promi-
nent among the representative and old established houses exten-
sively engaged in this tra.de, is
that known as The Thomas vv.
Price Company, whose office am!
warehouse are located at No. 505
Minor Street. This business was
established in 1*49 by Thomas \V.
Price, who conducted it till 1883,
when the present company was
organized and succeeded to the
management, the co-partners he-
Trade Mirk. ing Messrs. John R. Senior. Harry
V, Jones, Austin W. Bennett and Thomas R. Fort Jr. The part-
ners have had long experience, and possess an intimate knowl-
edge of the paper trade in all departments, and at the same time
are fully conversant with the requirements of dealers, jobbers, etc.
They occupy a spacious six-story building, 25x100 feet in area,
which is fully supplied with every facility and convenience for the
systematic conduct of this steadily increasing business. The firm
keep constantly in stock all kinds of book, news and printing
papers, book hinders' supplies, envelopes, cards and card board,
also writing and wrapping papers, printing inks and printers' spe-
cialties. The Thomas W. Price Co., represents several famous paper
mills, and handles only the best and most desirable qualities of
paper and supplies. In the stock will be found upwards of nine
million envelopes, including all designs and description-.. All
orders are promptly filled at the lowest possible prices, and the
trade of the house, which is steadily increasing, now extends
throughout the entire United States and Canada. They employ in
their warehouse forty clerks, assistants, etc., and six salesmen on
the road. Mr. Senior is a native of Delaware but has resided in
Philadelphia for the last forty years, while his partners, Messrs.
Jones, Bennett and Fort, were born in this city. They are highly
esteemed in trade circles for their enterprise and just methods
arid their liberal policy is ever in keeping with the excellence oid
reliability of their paper and supplies, which are general favor-
ites with dealers and others in their line of trade wherever intro-
duced.
PFEil, & CO., Pfeil's Antidote for Alcoholism, No. 155
North Second Street —There is no more useful or praise-
worthy member of societ> than he who provides a cure for
that besetting sin of humanity, intemperance, and we know
of no one who has done more in the past three years in mitigating
their evil, than Mr. Henry Pfeil, who has made it a study and
has discovered an antidote which he guarantees to cure the worst
case of habitual drunkenness in from three to ten days. There are
many persons, from the moderate drinker to the lowest drunkard,
who would like to give up the use of wines, liquors, or b^er, but do
not seem to have the strength to abstain from it. and therefore
must have assistance which is provided in this antidote, and will
effect a cure without fail, in fact siuce it has beeu before the pub-
lic Mr. Pfeil has yet to hear the first person say they have not
derived benefit from its use or have been cured. It is very quick
in its action, and destroys that yearning and that burning thirst
for liquor after taking several doses, and while producing an
exhilarating effect, it leaves no unpleasant or bad feeling. On the
contrary the mind becomes clear, the appetite returns, and in a
few days the patient begins to feel active and vigorous, and that
he is recovering his health. One bottle of this antidote is all that
is required to effect a permanent cure, and even the smell of liquor
becomes nauseating, and disgusting in q}ct,tue former drinker will
detest the smell and taste of liquor forever. It should be understood
that this preparation is not a patent medicine, but aspecial com
pound in liquid form to be an antidote and cure forjtheloveofrum. It
is put up In bottles by Pfeil & Co.. whose office and laboratory is at
No. 155 North Second Street, where it may be obtained, or of any first
class responsible druggist. Mr. Pfeil, the discoverer nil proprie-
tor of this reliable and efficacious antidote for alcoholism in
all its varied phrases, is u native of this city, where he
is well known as a gentleman of undoubted integrity an I probity.
His remedy and antidote for rum drinking is highly endorsed and
recommended, and many poor inebriates have been lifted up and
refrained rheir manhood and dignity and position by its use. The
price of the antidote is placed at $l.no per bottle, and those desir-
ing further information, will find it to their interest to call or
wiite to Messrs. Pfeil & Co., at the above address.
WH. INGRAM, Hotel and Restaurant Supplies. Etc., No. 106
North Third Street.— A branch of trade of very nieri-
, torious character in Philadelphia is that of dealing in
general kitchen supplies for hotels and restaurants,
and the business here is prosecuted with considerable vigor
and success. Among the most active and progressive mer-
chants identified with this line of enterprise is Mr. W. H.
Ingram, whose establishment is eligibly located at No. 106
North Third Street. Mr. Ingram has been in business here
since 1830, and ill the interim he has developed a very expen-
sive and flourishing trade. He occupies three floors of the build-
tug which is 25x60 feet in dimensions, and the premises through-
out are admirably arranged and tastefully fitted up, while the
stock carried is a very large, choice, carefully selected and well
assorted one of ail kinds of supplies ior hotels, restaurants, etc.,
including French ranges and broilers, vegetable steamers, heavy
hotel tinware, patent porcelain coffee urns, ordinary coffee and
tea urns, water coolers, carving tables, for steam, with plate
warmers, or heated by stove; copper eating bar tables, heated by
gas, steam or oil stove ; hot water urns in all styles, etc. Copper
and sheet metal goods of any kiuds are promptly and satisfac-
torily made to order at reasonable charges. To attempt to give
anything like a detailed description of the varied and numerous
goods displayed in this attractive store house is beyond the limits
of this necessarily brief sketch. Those of our readers who are
interested in knowing what there is on view here can secure from
from Mr. Ingram copies of a catalogue he has published, but a per-
sonal visit will result in greater satisfaction, for the visitor is sure
to discover many useful novelties here that to see must excite a
desire to possess. The house makes shipments to all parts of the
country, and the business is conducted ou a fair and equitable
basis. Mr. Ingram is a Pluladelphian by birth, and n young, ener-
getic merchant of merit and probity.
PAXSON, COMFORT & CO., Funeral Supplies, Nos. 529 and 531
Arch Street. — This representative and noted house has
the reputation of being not only the largest jobbers in un-
dertakers' supplies in America, but the largest in the world.
The office and salesrooms are situated at Nos. 529 and 531 Arch
Street, and No. 524 Cherry Street. The firm's factory which furnishes
constant employment to forty skilled workmen, is located in Ches-
ter County, Pa., and independent of their own products they han-
dle a large portion of the products of half a dozen similar manu-
facturers. This business was established in 1865 by Paxson. Shu-
bert & Co., who were succeeded in 1S74 by the present firm. The
co-partners, Messrs. Moses Paxson. Howard and Edward T. Com-
fort, bring great practical experience to bear, and possess an inti-
mate knowledge of every detail of the manufacture of funeral sup-
plies, and the requirements of the most fastidious customers.
They occupy four spacious and well equpped floors 40x300 feet in
size which are fully stocked with an extensive and superior assort-
ment of undertakers' supplies, including the latest designs in
wood, metal and cloth covered caskets and burial cases, with
every variety of trimming and undertaking, upholstering robes,
pillows, linings, etc. Messrs. Paxson, Comfort & Co., handle not
only the most chaste and elegant outfits grading down to the very
lowest and cheapest adapted to the most ordinary demands, all
being the most desirable goods. They promptly and carefully fill
orders by mail or telegraph, and their trade now extends through-
out all sections of the United States and Canada. Mr. Moses Pax-
son as well as Messrs. Howard and Edward T. Comfort were all
born in Bucks County, Pa., and they are highly esteemed in busi-
ness circles [or their enterprise, promptness and integrity. The
equitable manner in which this business is conducted, as well as
the excellent quality of the stock are guarantees sufficiently obvi-
ous, while jobbers and undertakers will do well to place their
orders with this popular and reliable establishment.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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NACE & SWARTLEY, Produce C mission Merchants, Special
ties: Fine Butter, Eggs., Poultry, Etc,, No. 11 South Water
Street.— A carefully compiled review of tlie general pro-
duce Interests of Philadelphia reveals the interesting and
instructive fact that, of the vast and varied branches of trade that
contribute to the aggregate of commercial activity in this busy
metropolis to-day, not one is of more Emportauce than that devoted
to the handling of dairy produce, fruits and vegetables on com-
mission. The transactions in this line in the city are uow con :
ducted upon an enormous scale daily, while tlie quantities oi i-ut-
ter. eggs, poultry and general country produce disposedof annual-
ly through the medium of the commission merchants reach pro-
portions of immense magnitude. Of the firms contributing most
extensively to the sum of trade in this line should be named rhat
of Nace & swartley, whose capacious and well-ordered establish-
ment is situated at No. 11 South Water Street, and which is by
common consent one of the leading, most reliable and best-known
concerns of the kind here: none maintaining a higher reputation
for integrity and stability, as few. if any. enjoy a larger measure
of merited recognition. They haudle every thing comprehended
in produce, on commission exclusively, making a leadingspecialty
of line butter, eggs and poultry, and their connections which are
of a most substantial and gratifying character, extend to all parts
of the west and southwest. The business was established in 1S7T,
by Messrs. John B. Nace and Samuel S. Swartley. Mr. Nace died
in L8SS, since which date Mr. Swartley has continued the business
as sole proprietor, without change in the firm name. Tlie business
premises comprise a four-story building, 25x80 feet in dimeusions,
and the proprietor carries at all times a heavy and well-selected
stock of supplies which commend their own superior merits to the
confidence and patronage of the closest and most critical buyers.
Devoting untiring attention to the interests of those entrusting
consignments to his care, the propiietor well merits the extensive
and flattering patronage which he has so .long enjoyed. Mr.
Swartley Is a native of Montgomery County, Pa., a resident of this
city for the past twenty-five years, a member of the Produce Ex-
change, and stands deservedly high in leading commercial, finan-
cial and trade circles.
NATHAN FRICK & CO., Manufacturers and Wholesale Deal-
ers in Machinery and Burning Oils, No. 262 North Fourth
Street.— A leading source of supply in this city for machin-
ery and burning oils of every description is the reliable
establishment of Messrs. Nathan Frick & Co. This firm are w idely
prominent and popular as manufacturers and wholesale dealers
in this line, and also as agents for Star candles, manufactured by
Cornwall & Ero., Louisville, Ky. The business was originally
established In 1S69, by Messrs. Miller & Frick, who were succeeded
by the present firm the ensuing year. The premises occupied com-
prise a three-story brick building and basement with large stor-
age capacity, and their connection with several large refineries
which enables them to carry a large stock rarely equalled or sur-
passed in this city or elsewhere. The leading specialties handled
by this representative firm embrace the following oils: Flick's
superior cylinder, Frick's climax valve, Flick's champion cylinder,
Frick's spermoleum machinery, Frick's Corliss engine, Frick's
merino ami keystone wool oils. Also champion engine, II. W.
keystone machinery, H. W. golden machinery, steam refined cyl-
inder, paraftine oils. 25° ami 28° pure West Virginia, Franklin and
Bradford lubricating oils, prime extra No. 1 and No. 2 lard oils,
prime and No. I neatsfoot oils, sperm whale and fish oils, New-
foundland and Labrador cod oils, tanners', straits and banks oils,
raw and boiled linseed and celebrated paint oils, olive, salad and cot-
ton seed oils lubricating castor oil for belting, signal and headlight
oils, gasoline 86 ,SS° and 90°, stove oil 75°, deodorized benzine 62 1
and 65°, Albany compound and lubricant, refined engine tallow, Bid-
well's and crown axle grease, neck roll grease and residuum, while
and colored machine waste, white and yellow scouring soap, Keyes
tallow soap, rosin ami spirits turpentine. The cylinder and tine
engine oils of this representative house are renowned for their abso-
lute purity and freedom from ingredients, alkali or acids, which s,,
soon wear out and destroy machinery, but are lasting and cleanly,
promoting smooth running in the highest degree. The trade ol
the house is large and Influential throughout the middle states,
and has been built up on the legitimate basis of demand and sup-
ply. They place their goods upon the market at fair and equit-
able prices, ami give prompt and careful attention toaii oruers.
The CO-partners, Messrs. Nathan trick and setti Wilsou, aie both
natives of Pennsylvania, and are well and favorably known in ihis
city and by the trade as houorable business men.
WH. SNOWDEN, Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in
Maple and Walnut Cane Seat Chairs, and Wood d
g Chairs. Warerooms, Nos. 809 and .",11 N. Second Street;
Factory No. 216 North Front Street.— The oldest and
leading exponent of the chair industry in Philadelphia Is the house
no long and so .successfully conducted by Mr. W. U.Siiovvileu, whose
spacious warerooms are at Nos. 309 and :!I1 North Second .-h»--t,
with factory at No. 216 North Front street. Mr. Snowden is an t \
tensive manufacturer of and wholesale dealer in maple and walnut
cane seat chairs, wood seat clmirs, and also bedsteads, cribs and
cradles. The business was founded in 1829 by Mr. Benjamin Snow-
den, u ho was succeeded by his sou, the present proprietor, twenty-
five years ago. The building occupied for trade purposes comprises
four floors and a basement 40x150 feet each, while the factory is
thoroughly equipped with new and improved machinery, operated
by steam power, and furnishes steady employment to forty skilled
hands. The proprietor knows exactly what the trade requires in
all the different sections of the country, and, making quality his
first consideration, is enabled to retain old customers while con-
stantly making new ones. He has permanently maintained the
lead as to prices and quality, and his connections include the lead-
ing retail furniture dealers of the United States A corps of tal-
ented salesmen represent the interests of the house in the various
commercial centers, and orders of any magnitude are filled with
the utmost promptness and care in all eases. His ample resources,
perfected facilities and foundation understanding of all the wants
and requirements of the trade place Mr. Snowden in a position to
offer the most substantial inducements to buyers, as regards both
reliability of goods, promptness in filling orders, and liberality of
terms and prices, so that business relations once entered into witli
this old-established and reliable concern invariably prove both
pleasant, profitable and lasting. Mr. Snowden is a native of Phil-
adelphia, in the active prime of life, an authority in the furniture
trade, and a most valued factor in promoting the industrial and
commercial prosperity of the Quaker city.
Wl
-CLEAR & KENDALL. Fine Carriages and Road Wagons,
216 to 220 North Broad Street.— This is one of those
widely known and justly famous business houses that
have added so much to the name and fame of this city as
a great commercial centre. The proprietors are well-knowu man-
ufacturers of light and heavy carriages of every description, oper-
ating a mammoth manufactory at Wilmington, Delaware, the
largest of its kind in this section of the country, and have been es-
tablished in the busiuess since 1862. They give steady employ-
ment to three hundred hands at the factory, and their output is
one of great magnitude and value. The premises occupied in this
city comprise a three-story building, 60x165 in size, supplied with
a carriage elevator, and perfect in convenience of arrangement for
display, inspection and sale. This splendid building is filled at all
times with a class of vehicles suited to the requirements of all sorts
and conditions of buyer:.. The business is conducted at both
wholesale and retail, and a general line of fine carriages for pleas-
ure and family use is noticed, in all styles, shapes and patterns,
from an ordinary no-top road wagon to an elegantly finished
coach ; besides coupes, clarences, victorias, landaus, phaetons,
rockaways, and other fine vehicles, which are unexcelled iu thisor
any other market for streugth, lightness, durability, ease of draft
and elegance of finish. A line of harness is also carried which is
worthy of the attention of close and careful buyers, being kept up.
to the highest standard of excellence, and placed to customers at
prices which are safe from successful competition. Special atten-
tion is given to repairing, and a corps of twenty skilled assistants
contribute to the successful operation of this branch of the busi-
ness. The trade of the house is large and influential throughout
the entire United States. The co-partners, Messrs. Henry C. Mc-
I.ear and Casper Kendall, are prominent citizens of Wilmington,
and are known and honored in the commercial circles of this city,
and throughout Pennsylvania,
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
MENKE & DEVITT, Importers of China, Glassware, and
Fancy Goods, Nos. 902 and 004 Arch Street.— One of the
largest and finest establishments in tins city devoted to
the wholesale and retail china ami glassware trade, is
that of Messrs. ilenke & Devitt, located at Nos. 902 and 904 Arch
Street. Tins house was established in 1880, and now does both an
import and jobbing trade of large and steadily increasing propor-
tions. The premises occupied for trade purposes comprise a fine
four-Story brick building, 32xM feet in dimensions, elegant in all
its appointments and perfect in convenience of arrangement
for display, Inspection and sale. Tim stock carried is elaborate
and attractive in the highest degree, and one of the most compre-
hensive of its kind to be found in this city. It embraces artistic
pottery, queensware and glassware, brought from nearly every
prominent factory in the world. Among the richly-decorated
goods, are dinner, breakfast, tea and toilet sets, fine cut glass-
ware, lamps, vases and ornamental pieces in Bohemian glass;
and the latest novelties from European manufactories iu special
s-ts for oyster, soup, fish, game, fruit entree, etc.; also artistic
pottery for Christmas and wedding presents. Here are also heavy
china, stone and earthen-ware and glass, for hotel and steamboat
use, as well as the finer goods and ornamental ware for family use,
and parian, majolica and fancy articles of every description. The
firm has its sources of supply in the various potteries of Limoges,
Staffordshire, South Germany, Carlsbad, and the glass factories of
Bohemia and Belgium, and their facilities for the procurement of
goods in vast quantities and at advantageous rate enable them to
readily meet the tastes and requirements of all classes of buyers,
and to offer inducements to the trade, as regards both reliability
of goods and liberality of terms and prices, which are not tube
duplicated elsewhere. The business is wholesale and retail, and
and they have also the eastern agency of the Sherwood Bros..
(Limited) celebrated stoneware, superior to any inthe market, and
the house is a prime favorite with the trade. The co-partners,
Messrs. H.Menke and B. Devitt, are gentlemen of wide acquaint-
ance, large experience and eminent popularity in business circles,
and are fully deserving of the esteem and consideration in which
they are held in this community.
GEORGE E. CLEMENTS, General Dealer in Fine Furniture.
Bedding. Etc., No. 13i North Second Street.— A house com-
paratively new and already quite porclar in Philadelphia
is that of Mr. George E. Clements, gei.^ral dealer in fine
furniture, bedding, etc. Mr. Clements is a young man and a native
of Lancaster County, this state, and has be^n a resident of this city
since IS 79. Having had a wide range of experience in this line of
trade he inaugurated this enterprise un his own responsibility in
1888, w hich at once secured a strong hold on popular favor, which has
resulted in a very large and influential trade, both wholesale and
retail, and extending throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Dela-
ware and other states. The premises utilized for the business are
quite large, handsomely fitted up and supplied with every facility
for its prosecution. The stock carried embraces everything in the
line of handsome parlor, drawing and reception room, library,
hall, dining and bedroom suites in all the very latest and most
desirable styles, made of the different valuable woods such as
rosewood, ebony, mahogany, French walnut, cocobola, cherry,
etc., upholstered in the richest and most unique styles and the
productions of the most celebrated manufacturers in the country.
He likewise carries an excellent line of sofas, conversation chairs,
lounges, buffets, couches, folding beds in every style, mahogany.
cherry and upholstered rockers, leather covered suites, and
kitchen furniture in all styles. His stock of bedding materials
comprises feather beds, hair, husk, inoss, excelsior and other mat
tresses, feather pillows, bolsters, down, live geese feathers, etc.
These goods are all of the most desirable grades, selected to meet
the wants of a first-class trade.
OTTO SCHEIBAL, Picture Frame Manufacturer and Dealer in
Fine Art Goods, Etc., No. IB North Ninth Street.— In the
manufacture of frames in which to encase the beautiful
works of the painter's brush, the artist's pencil or the
engraver's plate, a popular and enterprising house, which for
years has maintained a most excellent reputation for the superi-
ority of its productions, is that of Mr. Otto Scheibal, picture frame
manufacturer and dealer in fine art goods, etc. Mr. Scheibal is a
native of Austria, and has been a resident of the United States for
many years. Having a thorough knowledge ami practical experi-
ence of many years in this line of business, he founded this enter-
prise originally in IsTl. The premises are spacious and commodi-
ous, comprising the first Boor of a substantial four-story brick
building having a frontage of 2u feet with a depth of 100 feet, which
is suitably arranged and with workshop in the rear, in which will
be found all the necessary tools and machinery together with a
full stock of mouldings of all sizes, styles and materials for pic-
ture and mirror frames; ami a force of skilled workmen sufficient
to meet the demands of the trade are given steady employment.
The store is very handsomely furnished and fully equipped with
every facility for the transaction of business and the advantage-
ous display of his elegant assortment of wares. The stock em-
braces a splendid line of oil and water color paintings by some of
our most eminent artists steel engravings, etchings, pastel. crayon
and India-ink portraits and sketches, plain and colored photo-
graphs of celebrated places and eminent persons; photogravures,
astotypes, chromos, oleographs, etc. He also carries a splendid
line of photograph, autograph and souvenir albums, toilet, jew-
elry, manicure and other fancy cases, miniature and full size easels
and mirrors, etc. The framing of paintings and all works of art
receives special attention and the stock of mouldings carried
embraces all the very latest and most desirable materials. Old
frames are re-gilded, renovated and made to look like new. Prices
are extremely reasonable and customers can rely implicitly upon
all representations that are made.
ALFRED DAY, Manufaeturer of and Dealer in Advance
Clothes Dryers, Folding Clothes Horses, Ladders, Folding
Lap Boards, Etc S'o. 139 North Sixth Street.— A progress-
ive and reliable business house is that now conducted by
Mr. Alfred Day, manufacturer of and dealer in Advance clothes
dryers, folding clothes horses, folding wash benches, step ladders,
folding lap-boards, and all kinds of novelties in wood for house-
hold use. This establishment was organized in 1580 under the firm
style of Fellows & Day, who dissolved partnership on January 1,
1889, since which date the business has been continued by Mr.
Day. This gentleman is a native of Maine, where the factory is
located. The Philadelphia establishment consists of a store and
basement, each 25x125 feet in dimensions, and the premises are
tastefully fitted up and admirably arranged throughout. The
stock carried is a most extensive and varied one, ami embraces
hammocks, chairs, step ladders, clothes dryers, folding wash
benches, folding clothes horses, clothes dryers and an almost end-
less assortment of novelties in wood. The trade is of both a retail
and wholesale character, but chiefly wholesale, and the goods of
this establishment have gained a higii reputation with The trade
everywhere owing to their uniform excellent quality and relia-
bility. The trade extends to all parts of the United States, and a
large and growing export business is done with South America,
Mexico, etc.
SAMUEL S. MALE'S Central Engraving Oftiee, No. 706
Market Street.— Mr. Samuel S. Maker occupies a leading
position among the engravers and manufacturers of stencils,
rubber stamps, etc., in this city. He began business in the
same block in which he is now located in 1F64. and has occupied
his present premises for the past two years. The premises are
commodious, well adapted for the business to which they are
devoted, and are thoroughly equipped with the newest and most
efficient machinery and other appliances for the successful carry-
ing on of the trade of the establishment, which consists of super-
ior engraving in the most artistic style on jewelry and silverware,
umbrellas, walking sticks, band instruments, door plates and
name plates of all kinds, and metal goods of every description ;
and the manufacture of seals for societies, banking firms, corpora-
tions, etc., key and baggage checks, steel stamps and burning
brands of all kinds, stencils of every description, rubber hand
stamps in different sizes and styles for marking clothing, etc., and
an indelible marking ink that never fails. Mr. Maker does all
kinds of work in the lines mentioned forthe trade. It is, of course,
unnecessary to allude to Mr. Maker's high standing in this com-
munity both as a business man and native citizen.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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GA. BlSLEP., Manufacturer or I' iper Boxes of all Kinds Par-
ent Shelf Boxes, Novelties for Fine Confectii 1 3,Station-
t ery Boxes and Button Cards, Nos. 32S-33C Jullanua Street.
— No articles manufactured enter more directly into the
uses of all branches of bu! iness Hum paper boxes, and In no other
country have their improvement and perfection been so thor-
oughly attained as in the united States. The vicinity of Philadel-
phia is a large consumer of paper boxes, and in this important anr!
progressive industry a foremost position iim-L be accorded to the
representative house of Mr. G. A. Bi>h-r, located at Nos. 328 to 336
Julianna Street. This gentleman is an extensive manufacturer of
paper boxes of all kinds, patent shelf boxes, novelties for tin-' eon
fectioners, stationery boxes and button cards, and has been es-
tablished in the business here siuce 1873. The premises occupied
for manufacturing and trade purposes comprise a tine three-story
and basement buililing.in.xlO) feet in dimensions, which is fully
supplied with the latest improved machinery ami appliances
known to the trade. Mr. Bisler is thoroughly expert in all the de-
tails of the business to which he devotes his close personal atten-
tion, ami is noted in the trade for bis enterprise in adopting every
Improvement that will combine quick production and economy
without in any way lessening the good qualities of the product.
As a consequence the reputation of this house for originality of
design and first-class workmanship is unequalled in the trade. A
specialty is made of manufacturing shelf boxes of Mr. Bisler's own
patent, which have given this bouse a wide celebrity and greatly
increased its trade. Special attention is also given to all kinds of
artistic work for confectioners' boxes, and to the production of
sample cards. A force of one hundred and fifty skilled hands is
constantly employed, and the goods are in heavy and influential
demand throughout all the middle and eastern states. Orders by
mail, telegraph and telephone are promptly filled, and prices are
placed at the lowest point of moderation. Mr. Bisler is a native of
Germany, a resident of this city for thirty-five years, and one of
the enterprising, progressive and successful manufacturers of the
Quaker City.
HOV'EY & CO., Manufacturers of the Patent Shoe aud Car-
riage Paste, also, Pa-te for Bookbinders, Paper Boxes,
and Paper Hangers. No. 146 Bread Street. — The in-
creased demand that has grown up of late years among
shoe and carriage, harness and saddling manufacturers, for an im-
proved quality of paste has resulted in placing upon the market a
very superior preparation of the character indicated. Aud right
here it may be observed that an exceptionally meritorious produc-
tion in the line of paste for these purposes is manufactured in this
city by Hovey & Co., No. 11G Bread Street. This firm are manufac-
turers of patent shoe and carriage paste of a most superior kind,
and the only article of paste made in the country having an ad-
mixture of guru, giving it extra adhesiveness, and containingother
compounds that free it of objections conunou to paste, and making
it practically without fault for leather work. While this firm are
especially noted for their shoe and carriage paste, they also make
a paste for bookbinders, paper hangers, pap-r boxmakers, etc.,
which for general excellence are unsurpassed, if indeed equalled,
by anything of the kind made in the country to-day. Their pro-
ductions arc, in fact, conceded 10 be the no plus ultra in paste, and
of their merit no move unfailing criterion could be asked than the
enduring hold the article has secured on favor through the country.
The premises occupied as factory and salesroom are ample and
well equipped, and several hands are employed. The firm manu-
facture everything in the lint* of oaste, and keep on hand always
a large and complete stuck, while theyare agents likewise for Har-
per's steam tube cleaners, f >i tubular boilers and'all orders for any-
tiling in their linn are promptly and reliably attended to. Mr. J.G.
Hovey. who is the sole proprietor, has been in Philadelphia since
1879. He started this thriving enterprise nine years ago. at the
present location, and the positive and permanent success that lias
attended the venture from Its Inception abundantly attests the
superiority of the articles manufactured.
J CLARK THOMPSON, Book. Card and Job Printer, No. 23
South Sixth. Street, (near Chestnut Street).— Among the
old time printing houses in Philadelphia connecting the
past with the present Is the one located at No. 29 South Sixth
Street, near Chestnut Street, conducted by Mr. J. Clark Thompson.
Mr. Thompson's mole, together with a Mr. Garden, under the style
of Garden .x Thompson, started the business ana) back In l ■-"> !'.•• ir
Second Street and Carter's Alley, and here it was coutluued sev-
eral years when it was removed to southeast coi ner of Second and
Market Streets and passed Into the hands of Mi John Perry who
purchased the business from the founders, and subsequently be
sold out to Mr. E.Smith. The latter was succeeded by Sharpies Si
Thompson, who in 1845 removedtosoutliwestcornerofSeventhand
■Market streets, to the building in which Thomas Jefferson wrote
the Declaration of Independence. On the dissolution of this part-
nership, Mr. Da\ id E. Thompson undertook the sole control of the
business until the fall of 1S67, when he was succeeded bj his
brother J. Clark Thompson, who removed to No. 29 South Sixth
Street, in November, 1S69, and has since maintained it. Bj strict
attention to the requirements of the trade and the demands of his
customers he has built up a fine reputation fur first -cl iss work. He
occupies the third floor of the building and thus has a capacity of
lisxlOO feet. Four job presses, cutting machine and other mechani-
cal appliances are in constant service ; there is an ample stock of
modern, plain and fancy types, and other general equipments
essential to a first-class printing establishment: and every facility
Is possessed for turning out all printing orders, small or huge, at
short notice and in the highest style of the art. An adequate stall
of skilled and experienced operatives are in constant service, aud
only the finest class of Work is permitted to leave the establish-
ment. Job printing of 'every description is executed with
promptitude and economy, and the establishment is noted for
honorable dealing. Mr. Thompson has had forty-five years' practi-
cal experience as a printer, and is an expert in the craft. He is
tasteful, vigorous and pushing in all work entrusted to him, and is
courteous and obliging in disposition. He was born in this city,
and has hosts of friends and acquaintances.
THOMAS J. MYERS, Wall Papers, Wholesale and Retail, No
1210 Market Street.— Art in paper hangings and mural deco-
rations is as surely existing at the present time among civ-
ilized and refined nations as it was during the palmiest and
most successful days of ancient Athens, and the highest degree of
artistic taste and practical skill is called into requisition' by the
manufacturers of wall paper to secure complete effects. This
statement i-> clearly verified by a visit to aud an inspection of these
goods to be found at the various establishments engaged in their
manufacture or sale. Among such closely Identified with this in-
dustry in Philadelphia and worthy of more than passing mention
in tle-se pages is that of Mr. Thomas J. Myers, wholesale and retail
dealer in wall papers, paper hangings, etc. Mr. Myers was born
in Hollisterville, this state, and has been a resident of this city
since 1SS3. Having acquired a full and complete knowledge or this
line of mercantile life, he inaugurated this enterprise in l?s3 which
at once met with popular favor among the trade and general pub-
lic, resulting in a very large and influential trade, such as is not
often accorded to much older houses in the same line of bu iness,
and bids fair to increase to still greater proportions and import-
ance. The store occupied is spacious and commodious, comprising
an entire second floor, easy of access and having a frontage of 2<)
feet with a depth ot 80 feet aud is suitably arranged with special
reference to the trade, which is both wholesale and retail, and ex-
tending throughout the entire city and state. The stock carried
is full and complete and embraces all grades of foreign and do-
mestic paper hangings, including gold and silver, lligblj coloi I
ami tinted parlor and drawing room papers, special designs for
libraries, dining rooms and halls, in imitation of embossed leather,
lincrusta n ilton, carved oak, walnut and other woods, plain and
embossed flock, with beautiful dadoes, friezes, ceutr
borders, mouldings, etc., to match, while extremely fine •-:;. cts can
be obtained from among the less expensive varieties. Mr. Myers'
connections with manufacturers and Impoi r, i . ar - such that he is
enabled to oSer unsurpassed inducements to dealers and .leneml
buyers while the superiority of his goods is conceded by all who
have inspected them carefully. He is an affable, courteous gentle-
man, thoroughly experienced and devotes his entire attention to
the best Interests of in- patron '■: tiring the very latest and
most approved novelties iu In- line as soon as placed on then
and at prices which cannot be duplicated very ea --here.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
STAMBACH & LOVE:, Plumbers' Supplies and Sanitary Spe-
cialties, Nos. 50 am! -V> North Seventh Street.— The great
variety of goods and specialties now manufactured for
plumbers' and sanitary purposes presents an interesting
study. A representative and thoroughly enterprising house en-
gaged in this growing and important industry is that of Messrs.
Stambach & Love, located at Nos. 50 and 52 North Seventh Street.
This firm are extensive manufacturers of a line of plumbers' sup-
plies and sanitary specialties which are held in great favor with
the trade throughout the entire United States, and have been*
established in the business here since 1877. Theii warerooms on
North Seventh Street comprise a four-story building. 13x100 feet in
dimensions, giving an abundance of room for supplying the most
extensive demnnd. The range of manufacture embraces every-
thing used by a plumber, while the leading specialties include an
assortment of stone sinks, bath tubs, basins and bowlswhich bear
such a character for durability, utility and excellence as to com-
mand universal admiration and widespread patronage. The goods
of this house go to all parts of the country, and are in permanent
and increasing demand wherever once introduced and tested. A
splendid and comprehensive stock is constantly carried, to the
end that no delay may be experienced in the filling of orders,
while the rarest inducements are offered to the trade as regards
liberality of terms and prices. These facts, coupled with the
reliability that cau be placed upon all dealings and representa-
tions of the firm, serve to entitle the. house to universal respect
and confidence. The co-partners, Messrs. S P. Stambach and
Ruber: Love, are native Pennsylvanians. standing high in the in-
dustrial and trade circles of this city, and richly deserving of the
large measure of success and popularity they uow enjoy.
PEOPLE'S MUTUAL LIVE STOCK INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Pennsylvania; Home Office, Fifth and Locust Streets, J. L.
Keebler. President. — This successful and reliable company
was duly incorporated in ism, under the laws of Pennsyl-
vania, for the purpose ol Insuring the lives of horses and mules.
The People's Mutual Live Stock Insurance Company has been ably
managed, and has already paid since Its organization, losses
amounting to upwards of $185,000. The company has branches at
Pittsburgh, Washington, Baltimore, and Nashville, and conducts
business throughout the southern and central states. Horses
and mules are insured against all risks, and the company hav-
ing its own veterinary staff, treats sick animals of its insurers
free. The following gentlemen, who are widely and favorably
known in business circles for their enterprise and just methods are
the officers: J. L. Keebler, President ; Win. (Griffiths, Vice President ;
M. E. Rankin. Secretary and Treasurer ; R. G.Rankin, Jr., Joshua
Griffiths, Gen'l Managers; C. H. Middleton, Inspector ; T.S.Allen,
M. D. V. S. Veterinary. From its incorporation down to the pres-
ent time, the company has enjoyed such uniform success, return-
ing to its members a far greater percentage of its income than any
other company, that it has gradually gained upon public confi-
dence and favor, until it is not too much to say that the People's
Mutual Live Stock Insurance Company, of Pennsylvania, now holds
first place among insurance companies of its class.
M'i
'cN'EELY & CO., Manufacturers of Morocco and Kid. South-
vest Comer Fourth and Arch Streets.— The oldest estab-
shed and most noted house in the state of Pennsylva-
nia, extensively engaged in the manufacture of morocco
and kid, is that of Messrs. McNeely & Co., whose salesroom is
located in Philadelphia, at South-west Corner Fourth and Arch
Streets. McNeely &Co's., factories embrace nearly three fourths
of a block on Giiard Avenue at Fourth, Canal and Charlotte Streets
in tin- 16th ward, and also in the 19th ward, covering an area of
200 fett in width and running from Fifth to Seventh Streets, being
connected by a bridge crossing on Randolph Street, above Colum-
bia Avenue, and it likewise has branches in Boston and Rochester.
This business was established in 1X09 by Geo. Wilson Doyle ■£ Mc-
Neely. at Fourth St reel and Girard Avenue, who were eventually. suc-
ceeded in 1865 by the present firm. The co-partners, Messrs, Chas.
W., Robert K.. and Wm. T. McNeely have had long experience,
and po sess an intimate knowledge of every detail of the produc-
tion of morocco and kid, and the requirements of the most critical
manufacturers. The factory is the largest of its kind in the world.
The various departments are admirably equipped with the latest
improved machinery, apparatus and appliances known to the
trade. Here 450 skilled operatives are employed, and the machin-
ery is driven by a powerful steam engine of 300 horse power.
Messrs. McNeely & Co., manufacture largely all kinds of morocco
and kid, and their trade is by no means confined to the United
States and Canada, but extends to all parts ol the world. The
morocco and kid of this house are general favorites with the trade.
The firm fill orders promptly and carefully at the lowest ruling
market prices, and fully warrant all goods to be exactly as repre-
sented. Their trade is steadily increasing, owing to the superi-
ority of their productions. Messrs. Chas. W., Robt. K., and W. T.
McNeely are all natives of Philadelphia, and are enterprising and
honorable manufacturers, who have added materially to the
resources of the flourishing city of Philadelphia and in doing this
they take great pride.
WALLER & CO., General Passenger Agents, No. 337 Wal-
nut Street.— This widely known and reliable pas-
senger agency was established in Philadelphia twenty
years ago by Mr. W. H. H. Waller, who still conducts
it as the present proprietor. The offices, which are spacious
and convenient, are located at No. 337 Walnut Street. Mr. Waller
is the Philadelphia passenger agent for the following first-
class steamship companies, viz: The Anchor Line of U. S. mail
steamers sailiug between New York and Glasgow, Londonderry
and Liverpool via Queenstown; Union Line. U. S., and royal
mail steamers, sailing weekly to Queenstown and Liverpool;
Wilson Line sailing between New York and London, and New York
and Hull; the National Line sailing between New York, Queens-
town and Liverpool, and the Hamburg American Packet Line
sailing between New York and Hamburg. Mr. Waller issues
tickets for inteuding passengers by any of the above named lines
at the lowest possible rates for either cabin or steerage. He like-
wise sells through tickets to any place in Europe, and from any
place in Europe to any station in America. Prepaid tickets by
some of the above lines are good for one year, and if not used can
be cancelled and money refunded. Mr. Waller also issues letters
of credit and drafts for any amount payable at any leading city in
Europe and also undertakes the shipping ol freight at low rates.
The proprietor is a native of Philadelphia. He is highly
regarded in business circles for his promptness, energy and integ-
rity, fully meriting the extensive and influential patronage secured
in this important business. Intending passengers and tourists
should call at Waller & Co's office, where they will obtain every
information relative to rates of passage, sailing days, etc., and any
and all questions are cheerfully answered.
EMERSON E. MCCARGO, Sole Eastern Ag-nt for Pittsburgh
Steel Works, Keystone Brand Crucible Steel, No. 25 North
Fifth Street.— This gentleman is the sole eastern agent for
the Pittsburgh Steel Works, which has a national reputation
as manufacturers of the keystone brand of crucible steel, and
makes a leading specialty of fine tool steel. Mr. McCargo has had
an experience of fifteen years In the business, and possesses a
foundation understanding of all the needs and requirements of
the steel trade. He carries a full and complete stock of fine tool
steel at his spacious warerooms, and supplies the trade throughout
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and all the eastern states,
in quantities to suit and at the shortest possible notice. Special
steels aie furnished to order, and the stock embraces sheet steel,
saw steel, safe steel, trowel steel, steel forgings, crank pins, piston
rods, planer heads, machinery steel, cutlery steel, horse rasp
steel, auger bit steel, spindle steel and spring steel. The keystone
crucible tool steel is suited for all purposes requiring uniform and
reliable steel, such as turning tools, taps, dies, drills, punches,
shear knives, cold chisels, or edge and machinists' tools generally,
and for mining and quarrying purposes. The "special" crucible
tool steel is made expressly to meet the demands for an article of
superior fineness and durability, for all purposes requiring the
very finest quality of steel. These valuable specialties are offered
to the trade by Mr. McCargo at prices lower than an equal quality
can be obtained elsewhere. Mr. McCargo is a native Philadel-
phian, noted for his large business experience and capacity and is
respected by all who have had dealings with him.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES
L93
FRISHMUTH, BRO., & CO., Manufacturers of Fine Cut anil
Smoking Tobacco, No. 151 North Third Street.— The trade in
one cut and smoking tobacco has assumed proportions of
great magnitude in the city of Philadelphia. A represents
tive and the oldest house in the state, actively engaged in this
steadily growing industry, is that or Messrs. Frishmuth, Bro., &
Co., whose store is located at No. 151 North Third Street. The
firm's factory, which is one of, the best equipped in the United
States and furnishes constant employment to 100 skilled opera-
tives, is situated at Nos. 219 to 225 Quarry Street. The machinery
is driven by a superior 12.3 horse power steam engine, ai„l the
daily output amounts to 5000 pounds of fine cut and smoking
tobacco. This business was established in 1820 by Jacob Frishmuth,
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place is admirably equipped with superior machinery and all
appliances adaptable to the indust i > . Her< is carried on upon an
extensive scale, the manufacture of ladies', misses', and children's
machine-sewed boots and shoes, especially adapted to the custom
trade, the i;. •■ ,,i s being of medium and tin,- grad is. All the opera-
tions are conducted with the greatest skill and dexterity by com-
petent workers, superintended by the heads of the house, whose
experience in this and in the selection of stock, has given a reputa-
tion to the goods manufactured wliieh cannot be surpassed. A
heavy stock is constantly carried, and the trade is supplied upon
the most advantageous terms. The senior member of the firm, Mr
G. Miller, Is a native of Germany, but lias been a respected citizen
of Philadelphia for the past thirty-eight years. Eis sons, Messrs.
Henry and Clias. Miller, were horn in this city, and are popularly
known here. All three gentlemen are practical, expert shoemak-
ers, and they justly take pride in steadily maintaining th»lr pro-
ducts at the highest plane of efficiency and excellence.
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, ■ .] -V' Sffl'pSiEi^—V^",''- S k H-^S^¥lf«»al«PiliS^ business upwards or ten years, Mr
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the grandfather of the present proprietors. He was succeeded by
Jacob Frishmuth & Son, and eventually hi 1S72 the present firm of
Messrs. Frishmuth, Bro., <fc Co., assumed the management. The
co-partueis Messrs. J. C. W., and E. H. Frishmuth have had great
experience in the manufacture of fine cut and smoking tobaccos,
and are thoroughly conversant with every detail and feature of
this important industry, and the requirements of jobbers, dealers
and a critical public. The firm's tobaccos are absolutely unrival-
led for quality, purity, flavor and general excellence and have no
superiors In this or any other market, while the prices quoted nec-
essarily attract the attention of close and careful buyers. Messrs.
Frishmuth, Bro. & Co., manufacture their tobaccos without any
aid except machinery, and use no flavoring or chemical. Their
special brands are known as "Luxury" and the "Poor Man's
Friend." These tobaccos have been before the public for upwards
of half a century, and are put up in five and ten cent packages.
The firm promptly fill orders at the lowest possible prices, and
their patronage which now extends throughout all sections of the
United states and Canada is steadily increasing, owing to the
superiority and reliability of their tobaccos, which are general
favorites with the trade ami public, wherever introduced, always
commanding a rapid sale. Both Messrs. J. C. W\, and E. H. Frish-
muth are natives of Philadelphia, where they are highly regarded
in business circles for their skill, energy and integrity. During
the civil war Mr. J. C. \V. Frishmuth served for eleven months In
the Pa. Vol. Battery (Reserves), and was noted for his devotion to
the cause of the Union.
URREY& TRESTER, Wholesale Dealers In Fish, Oysters, Etc.,
3.13 and 337 Pier 19, North Delaware Avenue. — Sup-
the trade and shipping fresh fish and oysters
forms one of the most important anion,; the various in-
dustries of Philadelphia which is well represented by Messrs.
h house and dock Is at Pier 19,
m has been established in the
C. G. Currey having had some
irty years experience, and are
customers. The connections of the firm are large and widespread
and as consignments from the east and from the rivers and bays
and lakes are constantly coming in orders can be filled in the most
"satisfactory manner. Fresh fish including halibut, herring,
mackerel, trout, white fish, perch, shad, catfish, etc., and also
Maurice River Cove and Delaware and Chesapeake Eay oysters are
always to be found here when in season of the best quality which
are supplied at the very lowest market prices. Every con-
venience is provided for conducting the business on a large scale
and ten assistants are kept constantly employed about the
premises. Both members of the firm are native Philadelphians
and are held in high regard for their enterprise and just business
methods and energy and enjoy the confidence of all with whom they
have business relations. They are among the most prominent of
the wholesale commission merchants in fish in the locality in
which they do business and command a large, Influential, per-
manent class of customers. They are prompt and reliable in their
dealings with consignors and never fail to make prompt, correct
returns.
ROBE
G MILLER Ji sun's, Wholesale Shoe Manufacturers, Nos. 215
and 217 North Third Street.— There is no branch of Indus-
try in the whole category that makes up a thorough mer-
cantile system, that is of greater important''- to the com-
munity, than that devoted to the manufacture of shoes. Philadel-
phia is well represented in this line ,,f production and anion the
■ of tne kind none bears a better or more creditable reputa-
tion than that condui • J by Messrs G. Miller .t Sons, at Nos. 215
and 217 North Thiid Street. The house was founded in 1879 bj
Messrs. G. Miller A Co., tie- present firm being formed in 1882, and
since the Ini eption "f the enterprise it has gradually emerged into
an exten iivi ^manufacturing trade, requiring the employment of a
large number of operatives, and involving the outlay of a large
amount annually. The extensive premises occupied consist of the
two second tloois with the dimensions of 30x21 feet, and till
OBERT ROLLISON, Wood Turner and Manufacturer and
Wholesale Dealer in Wooden Ware, Willow-Ware, Brooms,
3il Cloth, Looking Glasses, Etc.^Ofhce and Warehouse, No.
339 North Second Street.— One of the largest and foremost
concerns engaged in the production and wholesale handling of
wooden waie. baskets and kindred articles in this city is the well
known establishment of Robert Rollison, wood turner, also manu-
facturer and dealer in wooden and willow ware, brooms, oil cloth,
etc., whose office and warehouse are located at No. S'.9 North
Second Street, with factory at No. 930 North Third Street. This
flourishing business was established in 1S7C by the gentleman
whose name heads the sketch, and during the nineteen years of
its existence has been conducted with uniform success. From the
first the trade of the house has been growing and extending until
if has attained very substantial proportions, the total annual sales
reaching a handsome figure. The factory and premises occupj tl e
whole of a four-story and basement building, 25x100 feet in dim
sions, with ample and complete facilities, and a larj
hands are employed. The salesrooms are commodious and ill
arranged, while an extensive and first-class as ■" lit is con
stantly carried in stock, comprising everything comprel
under the general head of wooden ware, plain and fancy I 1 ikets,
willow stands, baby carriages, toy wagons, brooms and bn
step ladders, oil cloth, looking glasses, clothes wringers, sweepers
and housi li ild specialties in great variety ; and all orders receive
immediate attention. Mr. Rollison is a gentleman of middle age,
and is a Philadelphia!) by birth.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
WANDO PHOSPHATE COMPANY, of Charleston, S. C.
Charles Richardson, Proprietor. Philadelphia office, No.
203 Walnut Place.— Fertilizers at the present day have
revolutionized the mode oE agriculture, as thoroughly as
steam and electricity have changed transportation and commerce.
A bai ren soil can now be changed into one of exceptional product-
iveness, through the judicious application of those elements of
plant food that are wanting in it. It should, however, be stated
distinctly, that the principal element in the soil that the farmer
needs to replace is soluble phosphoric acid, of which all crops
require a large supply, and this can only be done by the use of suit-
able fertilizers, obtained from reliable and representative houses,
which have gained an honorable reputation in this trade. Promi-
nent among the number thus referred to, is the Wando Phosphate
Company, of Charleston, S. C, whose Philadelphia office is located
at No. 2'j3 Walnut Street. The stock of this company is now the
1 property of Mr. Charles Richardson, who purchased it in 1S8-5. Mr.
Richardson has had twenty-five years' experience in the manufac-
ture of fertilizers, and possesses an intimate knowledge of this
important industry, and the requirements of fanners and agri-
culturists in all sections of the United States. The works of the
Wando Phosphate Company, which are fully equipped with the lat-
est improved apparatus and machinery, turn out 20,000 tons of fer-
tilizers annually. The fertilizers manufactured by this company
are carefully prepared from elaborate analyses to meet a large felt
want, and are absolutely unrivalled for quality, reliability and
general excellence, while the prices quoted necessarily attract the
attention of prudent farmers and planters. The trade of this com-
pany now extends throughout the eastern, middle and southern
states. Mr. Richardson was born in Maine, but has resided in Phil-
adelphia for the '.an forty years, where he is highly esteemed in
business circles for his enterprise and integrity. He is a director of
the National Bank of the Republic, and is one of our public spirited
and influential citizens.
LARATA. Old Established Trunk Stand, No. 612 Chestnut
Street.— Mr. L. Arata, of No. 612 Chestnut Street, is at the
head of an old established business concern, and is en-
gaged in manufacturing a substantial, elegant and handy
line o! traveling trunks, bags, satchels, etc. The history of this
house stretches back to the year 1832, when the enterprise was
founded by Messrs. Hiekey & Toll. On the death of Mr. Hickey
the business passed into the hands of Mr. Benjamin Andrews, who
continued it until his death in 1579, when he was succeeded by Mr.
L. Arata, who has fully sustained the high reputation the house
has long borne for producing and handling first-class goods,
rigidly adhering to liberal and honorable business methods, and
promptly executing all orders. Mr. Arata brings to bear in the
management of the "Old Truuk Stand," as this house is popularly
called, a wide range of practical experience, he being an expert
trunk maker. Born in sunny Italy, he has resided in Philadelphia
since 1550, and he has become known as one of the most popular
and successful business men iu his line in the city. He occupies
commodious premises, the salesroom being 30x100 feet in dimen-
sions, and here trunks, valises and bags are arranged in charming
variety, and are offered at prices which commend them to all who
seek genuine, reliable, substantial, neat goods at reasonable prices
The trade, which is of a retail character, extends throughout the
city and vicinity, and is yearly showing an increase in the volume
of trade. Mr. Arata gives special attention to the repairing of
trunks. He has built up an excellent reputation for fair and
square, dealing, and his patronage is drawn from the best classes
of the community.
JOHN M. MELLOY'3 SONS, Manufacturers and Wholesale
Dealers in Plain, Japanned and Stamped Tin Ware, House
Furnishing Goods, Etc., No. 929 Market Street.— It is inter-
esting to note that tin, which is now of such general
application iu the useful arts, was known to the ancients, its
utility having been discovered almost with the dawn of recorded
existence. The great use of tin at the present time in manufac-
turing articles of domestic economy is well known to all ; it is of
value, however, to know something of those manufacturers who
have ht->-u most instrumental in devising new and improved uten-
sils made from tin, for domestic and other purposes. Occupying a
foremost place in this regard is the house of John M. Melloy's
Sons, of No. 929, Market Street, which for forty years has been an
acknowledged leader in its special department of industry. The
business was founded in 1549 by Mr. John M. Melloy, and was con-
ducted by him until his sous were admitted to partnership and the
present firm name was adopted. The members of the firm, Messrs.
John M. Melloy, George D. Melloy, James B. Melloy and J. Frank
Melloy, are all natives of this city, and are well known fur their
business energy and enterprise. The firm occupy a spaciuus store,
with basement, the dimensions being 23x200 feet, and the place is
fitted up in the most tasteful and creditable manner. Their fac-
tory is equipped with the must modern appliances and machinery,
and employment is found for some half hundred skilled hands.
The Messrs. Melloy are manufacturers of plain, japanned and
stamped tin ware of every description for household use and other
purposes. To mention in detail the varieties of styles of goods
turned out by this house would be impossible in tins brief article,
but suffice it that the assortment is multitudinous, and the goods
are all made in a reliable, workman-like manner. Both a whole-
sale and retail trade is supplied, and the long established connec-
tions of the firm enable them to meet the wants of their patrons
on the most favorable and satisfactory terms.
FDODD & CO., Practical Hatters, No. 126 N'orth Ninth Street.
—Among the leading representative hatters of Philadel-
phia must be named Messrs. F. Drxld & Co.. who have
enjoyed a large measure of success and popularity since
they first began business in 1872 at No. 27 South Tenth Street. The
premises now occupied are at No. 126 North Ninth Street. This is
one of the best patronized establishments in its line hereabouts.
This is partly owing to the personal popularity of its founder and
proprietor, and partly to his thorough knowledge of the hatter's
trade, with which he has been connected fi 6m his youth. This
experience enabled Mr. Dodd to commence business with an inti-
mate acquaintance with the requirements of jobbers and retailers
and the public. The premises occupied are commodious and com-
prise a well appointed salesroom and thoroughly equipped manu-
facturing department, provided with all necessary tools and appli-
ances pertaining to the trade. The salesroom is very elegant and
attractive in its arrangement, fixtures and supurb stock, which
embrace every description of men's, youths', boys' and children's
hats and caps, furs, umbrellas, etc. He carries a splendid variety
of these articles, all of which are representative of the prevailing
fashions. He makes a specialty of manufacturing silk hats to
order, and those who are seeking to dobusiness with a hatter who
knows his business cannot do better than step around and see
what Mr. Dodd has to offer. He is a native of London, having
learned the trade under, and worked for the well-known (inn of
Lincoln & Bennett. Mr. Dodd has a very large personal trade
for special and curious shaped heads and faces of which he has
made a study for yeais.
WBAILY GOODALL, Diamonds, Fine Watches, Jewelry
and Silverware, No. 620 Market Street.— A leading
jewelry establishment in its section of the city, and
the oldest of its kind on that busy thoroughfare
Market Street, is the one conducted by Mr. W. Baily Goodall, at
No. 620. The business was started in the year 1S38 by Mr. William
Baily, who continued it until 18o3, when lie was succeeded by his
son, Mr. T. W. Baily, who had associated with him in the business
his nephew, Mr. W. Baily Goodall. In 1S73 the latter became the
proprietor, and he has developed an extensive trade. The store
has a frontage of twenty-five feet and a depth of sixty feet. It is
handsome and attractive, and is neatly fitted up with plate glass
show cases and ornamental counters and cabinets for the display
of the choice and well selected assortment of every description of
fashionable jewelry, which is shown in all the newest and latest
styles and designs. The stock also embraces a fine assortment of
gold and silver watches of foreign and domestic manufacture,
clocks in great variety, silver and plated ware, diamondsand other
precious stones, eye glasses, spectacles, etc., and a great variety
of ai tides of virtue and"decoration, unique, elegant and rich, suit-
able for presents for all occaslous, Mr, Goodall is a practical
proficient in his business, iu which he has had an extended ex-
perience.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
195
JOHN PARK" l 1: MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Manufactur-
ers of Elastic Surgical Hosiery, No.20South Eighth Street—
A represeutative establishment in Its special line is that of
tlie John Parker Manufacturing Company, which i- promin-
ently known as one of the leading concerns of the kind in the coun-
try engaged in the manufacture of elastic surgical hosiery. Mr.
.f.jIui Parker from whom the company receives its name, and the
r,i inderof the business, came to the United states from England
-over sixty years ago, and settled in what is now the nourishing
cityol Allegheny. He was one of the first settlers In that section
and very prominent in the community. About 1859 he came to
Philadelphia, ami was the first to engage in the manufacture of
surgical hosiery in the city and is probably the best known man
in the business in the country. He is eighty-three years of age,
and still hale and hearty, and very active in business affairs. His
whole life has been devoted to perfecting special elastic bandages
and appliances and it may be safely said that he has succeeded in
attaining the very best results in this direction. In 1883 his
nephew, Mr. Benjamin P. West, became associated with him and
under the present name and style the business has since been in-
creased and the operations extended. The premises occupied at No.
21' South Eighth Street, second floor, are well equipped, and every
facility and convenience is provided for the production of elastic
hosiery ol all kinds, and knee caps, belts, bandages, etc , and also
the genuine "J. P." suspensory. Particular attention is given to
making specials to order promptly aud accurately. The success
which has atteuded this establishment is the best possible tribute
to the genius and skill of its founder who has a wide acquaintance
among surgeons and physicians in this city and vicinity and has
achieved a national reputation in his special important line of
manufacture. Orders trom any part of the country are promptly
filled aud full satisfaction is guaianteed and given.
A& H. MYERS, Wholesale Dealers and Distillers of Pure
Whiskies, No. 313 North Third Street.— Some dealers and
m distillers there are who still adhere to honorable methods
handling and producing nothing but thoroughly pure and
first-class goods, and among those referred to A. & H. Myers, sole
proprietors of the celebrated Schuylkill whiskies, No. 313 North
Third Street, this city, stand conspicuously in the front, owing to
the uniformly high standard of excellence at which their product-
ions are maintained. The whiskies of this widely known Arm are
xif exceptional merit, being noted for their purity, quality and
flavor, and have secured an enduring hold on popular favor
throughout the entile country, the gold medal being awarded their
Schuylkill Pure Malt Whiskey, at the World's Exposition at New-
Orleans, 1855. This flourishing firm was established in 1S71, and
the unequivocal success that has attended the venture from its in-
ception amply attests the superiority of these whiskies, as well as
the energy and sagacity displayed in the management of the busi-
ness. They occupy as warehouse the whole or a five-story aud base-
ment structure. '25x12") feet ill area, with ample and complete facil-
ities, and an efficient staff is employed in the establishment, while
branch o'ftiees are maintained also iu New York, Boston, Washing-
ton, Baltimore, Hartford, Savannah, New Oilcans, Memphis, San
Antonio, Dallas, and Houston, Texas. A heavy and A No. 1 stock is
constantly cai i ied on hand, including besides the Schuylkill whisk-
ies, also fine old Monongahela whiskey and other choice brands, in
barrel, all orders being filled in the most promptand reliable man-
ner: and the trade of the house, which is of a most substantial
character, extends all over the United states and Mexico, with
some export also. The Messi 3. Myers are geutlemen in the prime
(if life, and Virginians by birth, and have resided In Philadelphia
some twenty years. They are men of entire probity in tln-ir deal-
ings, as well as energy, enterprise and experience, ami maintain
an Al standing in the trade.
JOHN WOLT.1EN, Foreign Exchange, Insurance, Stock and
Bond Broker, Room 33, So. 119 South Fourth Street.— In tak-
ing account of the representative establishments of Phila-
delphia we find many equal in every respect to similar con-
.cerns in any other city of the Union, and among these is the
widely known financial brokerage house of Mr. John IVoltjen.
who is a general itisurance, stock and bond broker and dealei
in foreign exchange He embarked in business nineteen years
ago, ami since then be has made such connect ions all over
this country and Europe that he i ei tbl cl to i bills of
exchange ami letters ol credit on all parts of the old world. He
has an accurate knowledge of foreign bonds and other securities
and their market values, and makes a specialty of purchasing
them at the prevailing market rates. Mr Woltjeu alv. does a large
business as Insurance broker in life, fire and marine Insurance.
He is personally acquainted with many of the most promi-
nent officers and managers of the leading insurance companies,
and is enabled to eileet policies at the lowest possible rates, In
this department lie ha, a very substantial and extensive patron-
age among the principal property owners and merchants in the
city and populous suburbs. He is a prominent and esteemed mem-
ber of the Philadelphia Stock and Petroleum Exchange, aud has a
most enviable reputation for houovable and square dealing
throughout the community. Mr. Woltjeu was born in Germany,
aud left his native laud for America thirty years ago, and since
then has been a permanent resident in Philadelphia.
GILBERT & WEINKRT, Commission Merchants and Dealers in
Fruit and Produce, Southwest Corner Front and Vine Streets.
—Few among the vast and varied interests contributing to
the general sum of commercial activity to-day in Philadel-
phia are of greater importance than the wholesale fruit and pro-
duce trade. The transactions iu domestic products alone reach
immense magnitude, aud represent millions of dollars annually,
while the volume of business grows apace with years. Among
Philadelphia's leading and responsible houses engaged in this
line may be mentioned the well and favorably known concern of
Gilbert & Weinert. commission merchants for the sale of foreign
aud domestic fruits, berries, vegetables, etc., and general whole-
sale produce dealers, southwest corner Frout and Vine Streets,
and which is one of the most solid and successful firms that have
come into prominence of late years in this city. They occupy an
entire 25x80 four-story building, where they carry on hand always
an extensive and finely assorted stock, which includes apples,
oranges, lemons, onions, etc., also grapes, melons, peaches,
pears and everything in the fruit and berry Iiue in their seasons,
receiving large consignments regularly. This enterprising and
flourishing firm was established in 1881, and its career from the
start has been a history of steady progress, building up a large aud
substantial trade. Messrs. Frank A.Gilbert aud Win. Weinert,
who compose the firm, are gentlemen in the prime of life and
natives of this city. They are men of thorough experience in the
fruit aud produce business as well as of energy aud sagacity, aud
are well known members of the Produce Exchange.
MERION IRON COM I' ANY. Manufacture
Office, No. 209 Walnut Street.— The wc
pany, which are known as the Merlon a
-ERION IRON COM I' ANY. Manufacturers of Pig Iron,
vorks of this emu
i and Elizabeth fur-
naces, are situated at West Conshohocken. Pa., with
offices at No. 200 Walnut Place. The various departments are equip-
ped with the latest improved apparatus, appliances and machinery,
necessary for the successful conduct of the business, and 250
workmen are employed, who turn out weekly 6u0 tons of the finest
pig iron. This business was established in 1817 by Steplieu Cald-
well, who built the Merion furnace. The property was eventually
purchased by J. is. Morehead &: Co., in l^-Vl, who built the Eliza-
beth furnace. In 1S76 the Meriou furnace was rebuilt, and in 1" S3
the Merion Iron Company, was duly incorporated under the laws
of Pennsylvania with a paid up capital of $200,000. The following
gentlemen, who are widely and favorably known in manufactur-
ing and business circles for their enterprise and just methods are
the officers and directors, viz: J. B. Morehead, president; E. B.
Bruce, secretary and treasurer: .1. B. Morehead. G. C. Thorn is, J.
Cooke, Jr., Chas.H. Morehead and E.P. Bruce, directors. The forge
and foundry pig iron manufactured by the Merion iron i> unrival-
led fot- quality, purity and excellence, and has no superior in this
or any other market. The company uses chiefly the famous Lake
Superior iron ore and guarantees entire satisfaction to patrons.
All orders are carefully and promptly filled at the lowest pos-
sible pi ice, and the trade ol the company now ex tends throughout
ail -ci tions of Pennsylvania and other states. Mr. Mori head, the
president. Is one of the representative pig iron manufacturers ol
the United stat.-
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA
U SITED STATES PAPER BOX FACTORY, >"o. 107 North
Taird Street, H. Ortli, Superintendent.— Entering, as paper
boxes now do into the multifarious departments of mercan-
tile life, the branch of business devoted to the manufacture
of these useful and indispensable articles lias grown to be an exten-
sive and important industry in every large city. Engaged iu this
line here indicated, Philadelphia has a number of flourishing con-
cerns, prominent among which is the United States Paper Box
Factory, which, for nearly a quarter of a century, lias been inactive
and prosperous operation. This is one of the largest and best
equipped establishments of the kind in the city, and has an exten-
sive and constantly growing trade, owing to the exceptional excel-
lence of the productions, which are surpassed in no feature of merit
by anything of the kind turned out in Philadelphia. The United
States Paper Box Factory was established in 1865, by Henry Ortli &
Bro., and, under their joint management, it was conducted up to
1875, when the senior member assumed sole Control and has since
carried on the business alone with uninterrupted success. The
factory premises occupy five spacious floors, and are supplied with
ample steam power anil the latest improved machinery, etc., while
upward of fifty expert hands are employed in the concern. The
productions include everything comprehended in paper boxes, in
plain, fancy, unique and artistic designs, of which an exceedingly
fine assortment is always kept in stock, while paperboxesof every
description are made to order also in the most expeditious and
excellent manner, and satisfaction guaranteed in every instance,
and all orders, city or out of town, receive immediate attention.
Mr. Ortli, who is a gentleman of middle age and a Philadelphian
by birth) is a man of thorough practical skill and experience in the
paper box line, and has a complete knowledge of every detail and
feature connected therewith.
THE COLUMBIA AVENUE SAVING FUND, SAFE DEPOSIT,
TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY, AND THE TENTH
NATIONAL EANK, Corner Columbia Avenue and Broad
Street.— Two financial institutions of the highest impor-
tance to this section of the city, are the Columbia Avenue Saving
Fund. Safe Deposit, Title and Trust Company, and the Tenth
National Bank. The Saving Fund, Safe Deposit, Title and Trust
Compauy was duly incorporated in December, 1&S6, opening for
business in January, 18.87, at No. 1227 Columbia Avenue, and
whence in September 1889 it was removed to its present new and
magnificent building. The capital stock of the company, $250,000
was promptly subscribed for by leading capitalists, merchants
and business men. The company affords the finest possible
facilities for the absolutely secure Investment of money, and
its popular certificates of deposit are issued in amounts of $2,500
and upward, bearing interest at the rate of 3>£ per cent, per
annum, principal and interest payable at the expiration of six
months, or four per cent, is the rate, where money is invested for a
year. In its new building are the largest, strongest and most
couveuienj safe deposit vaults in the city. The new building is
one of the handsomest specimens of architecture in Philadelphia,
four lofty stories iu height and having the general offices of the
Saving's Fund and Trust Company, and also of the Tenth National
Bank on the first floor. The tiled floors, mahogany fixtures, and
light and airy aspect all combine to render this a model counting
room, where every facility is afforded to the public. The massive
vaults beneath were made by Farrell & Co., in the most advanced
style of burglar and fire proof work, the walls being impregnable
and the doors with their combination locks impervious to all attneks.
Mr. Cuming is specially qualified for the executive guidance of the
company, and has valued support in vice-president Jacob- Mr.
Graham is a widely known member of the bar, conversant with
every detail of commercial and real estate practice and law, ably
and faithfully discharging the onerous duties devolving upon him.
Mr. Walter Scott, the secretary and treasurer, has held office since
the opening of the company for business and brings to bear ample
practical experience, having been for ten years with the Manufac-
turer's National Bank as teller. He i-, also cashier of the Tenth
National Bank which was organized in December, 1885, with a cash
capital of $200,000. It has had a career of great prosperity and
usefulness and is worthy of the confidence and patronage bestowed
by the commercial and financial world. Its lines of deposits are
large and represent many of the best known capitalists, manufac-
turers and business men of the city and vicinity. It discounts
much of the choicest commercial paper, and its official statement
shows discounts of nearly $650,000, and the very handsome sum of
$29,347.96 of surplus and undivided profits, reflecting the highest
credit on the ability of the management. Collections are made on
all points, the bunk's correspondents including the National Park
and Western National Banks in New York: Freemen's National
Bank, Boston; Mechanic's National Bank, Baltimore; and First
National Bank, Chicago. The board of directors insures the pur-
ns^ i Swi
suance of the soundest and most conservative policy, while the
president and vice-president are vigorous exponents of the great
principles governing banking and finance.
EDWIN P. GLEASON, 'Silk, Linen and Cotton Goods, No.
1115 Chestnut Street. — Of the many flourishing and note-
worthy concerns that have bounded into prominence and
prosperity in recent years in the trade in silk, linen and
cotton goods in this city, few houses have secured a stronger hold
on public favor or built up a more substantial and flattering con-
nection than that of Mr. Edward P. Gleason, general commission
merchant and jobber in these classes of fabrics. Mr. Gleason was
for a score of years employed as a clerk in a similar commission
house before he started business on his own account in 1ST 1 .'
His commercial career from the outset has been a record of
uninterrupted success, and his business has been growing and
expanding constantly from the first, until now the annual
transactions of the house reach a very handsome figure. Mr.
Gleason occupies for business purposes the second floor of the
building. No. 1115 Chestnut Street, and this has a capacity of 2".x
160 feet, and is finely fitted up and arranged. Here is displayed a
large and magnificent stock of silk, linen and cotton goods ol
every description consigned by out of town manufacturers, who,
by experience, have found Mr. Gleason's establishment an excel-
lent medium for the quick disposal of their fabrics, while jobbers
and wholesale merchants have learned to know that here the)
can always depend upon securing the choicest designs in new
goods, end fabrics of the fiu-st and most reliable quality on terms
which cannot be improved upon elsewhere. Shipments of goods
are made from this establishment to all parts of the Unionat shoi t
notice, and the business is conducted on the broad lines of liber-
ality and equity.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES
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William hall & c<>.. Manufacturers of shoddy, and
Dealers in Wool, Nolls, and Shoddy Material, No. 25 n
Fiont street.— The textile industry Is of the first Import-
ance to Philadelphia and to Pennsylvania, and is stead-
ily enlarging in magnitude. Among the representative and enter-
prising houses identified therewith is that of Messi S. William Hall
& Co., of No. 25 North Front Stiver, the widely celebrated manufac-
turers of shoddy and spinners of backing yarns. The business was
established twenty years ago by the late Mr. William Hall,
who in 1S79 took his sons, Messrs. T. C, and John IT. Hall into co-
partnership under the existing nam.- and styleol " William Hall&
Co. They had been actively identified with the iudustry since
their father started, thus having a practical knowledge ot it, while
they have ever been noted for sound judgment and marked execu-
tive ability. The lamented decease of Mr. William Hall occurred
on November 08th, 1888, after a long, honorable ami useful career,
and since which date the sons have remained sole proprietors, con-
tinuing the business upon the same bases of integrity and efficiency.
Their factory is located at West Fernwood, Delaware County, Pa.,
and is spacious and fully equipped with the latest improved ma-
chinery and appliances, affording employment to about one hun-
dred .hands in the manufacture of the better grades of shoddy.
Their warehouse is centrally located at No. 31 North Front Street,
four floors devoted to stock, and in which carding hard ends are a
specialty. They do a trade covering every textile manufacturing sec-
tion o( the United States, and are also leading exporters ot shoddy
and shoddy materials. They deal in all grades of foreign and
domestic wool, noils, etc., and are extensive importers, handling a
class of materials of special value to the mills of this section.
Messrs. Hall are universally popular and respected: they have
ever retained the confidence of leading commercial circles, and are
worthy and representative exponents of this important brauch of
trade.
THE S. P. WETHERILL & CO., Limited. Manufacturers of
Indian, Tuscan and Venetian Reds, Metallic Oxidies, Etc.,
No. 47 North Front Street.— A successful and representa-
tive concern in Philadelphia, engaged in the manufacture
of Venetian reds, strong oxidies. barytes, etc., is that known
as The S. P. Wetherill Company, whose office and salesroom are
situated at No. 47 North Front Street. The company's New
York office is at No. 112 John Street. This business was
established in 1870 by S. P. andG. I). Wetherill, who were succeeded
in 1S79 by S. P. Wetherill & Co. Eventually in 1883 it was duly in-
corporated as a limited company with ample capital, and Its trade
now extends not only throughout the entire Cnited States and Can-
ada, but also to South America, Mexico, the West Indies and
Europe. The company's factory, which is fully equipped with
special machinery, apparatus and appliances, and furnishes con-
stant employment to forty operatives, is located at Westmoreland
Station. The S.P. Wetherill Company manufactures and deals ex-
tensively in Indian, Tuscan and Venetian reds, American andfor-
eign umbers, siennas and ochres, purple browns and metallic oxi-
des, barytes Paris white, whiting, talc and soapstone. They are
sole agents for the sale of Lehigh oxide ot zinc. All colors and
specialties handled and manufactured by this responsible company
are unrivalled for quality, reliability and uniform excellence, and
bave no superiors in this country or Europe. All orders are
promptly and carefully filled at the lowest possible prices, and all
goods are fully warranted to be exactly as represented in every
particular. The following gentlemen, who are widely known and
esteemed in trade circles for their enteiprise and just methods are
the officers: S. B Wetherill, president: Henry C. Stewart, treas-
urer; John C. Nippes, secretary, Mr. S. P. Wetherill is also vice
president of the Lehigh Zinc and Iron Company, one of the largest
manufacturers of oxide of zinc and spelter In the United States
with works at Bethlehem, Pa., and Joplin, Mo.
• i in butter, eg] , poultry, live stock, green and dried fruits,
vegetables and general country produce, at No. ut North Water
Street. The spacious premises consist of an eligible first floor and
basement, provided with all requisite facilities for the advantage-
ous conduct of the extensive and prosperous business. The well
selected stock comprises everything pertaining to the trade, large
quantities of farm and dairy products being daily handled in the
interests of a numerous and most desirable patronage. These
goods are consigned t<> Messrs. Fenstemaker to be sold for account
of producers, and such is their reputation as business men that
many of the most prominent growers and general raisers of the
specialties they handle, send all of their stock to tins house
exclusively, for sale. They act as their agents, selling when a fav-
orable opportunity occurs, realizing good prices aud in every way
satisfying their principals, storing the goods properly and making
prompt remittances on all sales. Their commissions and storage
charges are reasonable and fair, and the entire business is con-
ducted on the highest principles o( mercantile rectitude and honor.
A fair criterion of Messrs. Fenstemaker's upright methods may be
gathered from the fact that they have been favorably identified
with the produce commission Interests of Philadelphia for the past
twenty-two years.
LMcMANUS, Chemicals, Aniline Colors aud Dye-Stuffs, No.
5 South Fiout Street.— To-day every indutsry and every
m class of people acknowledge indebtedness to the explorers
in chemical science, while chemistry forms an important
element in the successful achievements of our leading manufactur-
ing enterprises. The trade in chemicals is therefore one of vast im-
portance in every large community. and in this city a leading house
engaged therein is that of Mr. L. McManus, located at No. 5 South
Front Street. This gentleman is widely known and honored as
an extensive dealer in chemicals, aniline colors aud dye
stuffs, while he is especially prominent in trade circles as
the selling agent for Powers & Weightinan's acids In the
State of Pennsylvania. lie was formerly connected with the great
house of Powers <£ Weightman, and his experience in this line of
business covers a period of thirty years. He opened his present
establishment here in 1S84, and it is now recognized hy the trade
as a reliable headquarters for blue vitriol, oil vitriol, copperas,
akim, citric, nitric, muriatic, and tartaric acids, and other chemi-
cals for manufactures and the arts; also for extracts of indigo,
log wood, fustic and bark, and sulphate of alumina. The trade
of the house Is immense aud influential in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, and its
influential connections, unlimited backing, and perfected facilities
enable It to guarantee the prompt aud perfect fulfillment of all
orders, while all persons having business with the house will find
the utmost liberality and integrity adhered to in all transactions.
Mr. McManus is a native Pliiladelphian, whose success and
popularity is au illustration of what ability, perseverance and
honesty can accomplish in legitimate trade.
CD. FENSTEMAKER & CO., Commission Dealers in Butter,
Eggs, Poultry, Live Stock, Green and Dried Fruits. Vege-
tables, Etc., No. ?4i North Water Street.— One of the most
important factors in the growth and development of
■metropolitan commerce Is comprised in the wholesale commission
trade. As a representative Philadelphi i house in this line maybe
.mentioned that of Messrs. C. D. Fenstemaker & Co., commission
OLIVER T TERRY & CO ., Importers and Jobbers of Cloths,
Cassimeres. Etc., No. 338 Market Street.— The old established
and representative firm of Messrs. Oliver T.Terry it Co.,
importers and Jobbers of cloths, cassimeres, etc., was in-
augurated in 1844 by Mr. Harvey Terry, who was succeeded in
1865 by Mr. Oliver T. Terry, who is sole proprietor. The premises
occupied, comprise a spacious five story building 25x100 feet in
area, which is fitted up with every appliance and convenience for
the accommodation of the extensive and valuable stock. Mr.
Terry imports direct from the most noted European houses, all
kinds of cloths, cassimeres, suitings, etc., suitable to the require-
ments of merchant tailors, clothiers and general dealers. He like-
wise keeps on hand full supplies of the finest domestic goods. Mr.
Terry's house is widely known in the trade for the marked good
taste displayed io the selection of the stock, which is extremely
varied and affords customers the widest choice. The business is
strictly wholesale and extends throughout the entire United
States. Fifteen clerks, assistants, etc., are employed in the .-tor-.
and five traveling salesmen on the road. Mr. Terry is a native of
Philadelphia and a resident of Camden, where he i 5 as well known
for his business ability a^ in Philadelphia. Business relations with
tlu> house are always pleasant and profitable.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
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HAERY M. BETZ, Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry, No. 631
Chestnut Street, Branch Office, No. 4-112 Frankford Avenue,
Frankford.— One of the must important developments of
the wholesale trade In Philadelphia is in the line of watches,
diamonds and jewelry and in the way of capital and enterprise
the members of this trade have achieved a signal success and
made this busy metropolis a
permanent centre of this busi-
ness for the country at large.
Prominent among the represen-
tative houses engaged therein
is that so successfully conduct-
ed by Mr. Henry M. Bet?, at No.
631 Chestnut Street. This gen-
tleman is an extensive whole-
sale dealer in watches, diamonds
and jewelry, withau experience
:he business,
present enter-
tuSKgljprise in 1SS-- He operates
:<.:'-/, ^V /$> ' '* T -*]5flJ} branch establishments at Eas-
*^?/ ton , Altoona, Chester and Frank-
ford, in this state, and is fully
conversant with every detail of
the manufacture and importa-
tion of these goods and the re-
quirements of the trade and the
public. He is agent for all the American watch movements, and
keeps constantly in stock the best watches that human skill and
ingenuity can devise. It is the opinion of experts in watches that
skilled hand labor is absolutely essential to
accuracy and durability, and in the above
respects the watches sold by >fr. Betz can
always be relied upon as being the most
perfect that money and the highest skilled
talent can produce. The display of gems
and stones of worth issecond to none in the
city. Diamond and emerald, ruby and beryl,
opal and pearl, sard and peridot, jacinth^
and spinel, topaz and turquoise; all these ]t<^
and more, are fittingly represented. Here'&fc^
are diamonds in all conceivable shapes and Jj^J,,
of unsurpassed whiteness, clearness and
purity; "gems of the purest ray serene,"
riviere, solitaire, cluster and pendant,
panache and aigrette, necklace and bracelet, chains, earrings and
chatelaines; in fact, every article for personal adornment meets
the eye and delights the sight. The stock ot gold and silver
jewelry is especially full, rich and rare, and must be seen to be
appreciated. The trade is supplied promptly in quantities to suit
and inducements are offered in both quality and price which can-
not, be duplicated elsewhere. Mr. Betz is a native Philadelphia!!,
and held in high esteem in business and trade circles for his com-
manding ability, distinguished enterprise and sterling personal
worth.
TRIMBLE. SIDES & COMPANY, Wholesale Grocers, No. 505
Market Street.— One of the oldest established and one of
the great leading wholesale grocery houses in Philadelphia
is that of Messrs. Trimble, Sides <£ Company, of No. 505
Market Street. The name is a familiar and respected one in com-
mercial circles and has the merited confidence and esteem of all
classes of the public. The business was established twenty-six
years ago by Messrs. Trimble. Britten and Weinbright which was
succeeded by Trimble, Britten & Company, then by J. Trimble
4 Company, the present firm succeeding three years ago.
The house early grew in importance and the trade steadily,
increased till now it is of great magnitude extending through-
out Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, and for over
quarter of a century the house hits stood in the van of pro-
gress with the present senior member of the firm always
at the helm guiding the management of the business with energy,
enterprise and success and always handling the best goods at the
low tit price*. The firm occupy a building 25x165 feet in size,
which is fitted up with every convenience for the storage, display,
packing and handling of stock, and a heavy and full line of ali'
staple and fancy groceries and canned goods of the highest grades
of excellence, fine teas, coffees, sugars, syrups. Hour, farinaceous
goods, pure spices, whole and ground, and in canned goods the
firm challenge competition, the stock bearing the names of old
and reputable packers whose goods are popular favorites and sub-
stantial inducements are offered the trade in the matter of prices.
The house always carries an extensive stock aud choice assort-
ment of fresh crop teas that are renowned for purity, flavor
and quality. They likewise make a specialty of due Mocha and
Java coffee, pure spices and imported cigars, enabling them to
fill promptly all orders from the most exactinggrocers and jobbers
at the lowest market rates. The members of this enterprising firm
are Mr. James Trimble, who is a native of Chester County, Pa.,
and has been a resident of the city for thirty years ; Mr. 8. H.
Sides, who is a native of Lancaster County, Pa., and has been-
a resident of this city for twenty-four years, and Mr. N. J.
Schmacker, who is a native of this city, and Mr. W. S. Keck r
who was born in Lehigh County. Pa., and has resided in the
city for over twenty years. Few merchants bring to bear
such valuable practical experience coupled with knowledge of
every detail and requirement of the grocery trade and none have
better facilities. Enterprise, energy and honorable dealing have
always characterized the transactions of this reliable old house.
As one of the leading city wholesale grocery houses the firm is
worthy of the large patronage accorded, and is a valued factor in
promoting the commercial supremacy of Philadelphia.
CONTINENTAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Manufac-
turers of Mucilage, Writing and Copying Inks, Shoe Dress-
ing, Etc., No. 329 Arch Street.— Pennsylvania industries in-
clude several of a diversified character and of national im-
portance as regards their product, coming into successful competi-
tion with the best imported. Such for example is the case with
the Continental Manufacturing Company, who now occupy the
premises at No. 329 Arch Street, which was established by Mr. J.Ad-
dison Bush iu 1S04, for the purpose of manufacturing writing inks,
office mucilage and other light chemical compounds. The
formulas by which these goods are made are the property of the
company and they have now an international reputation and
developed a trade of great magnitude. The Continental inks and
mucilage are equal to any in the world, and superior to many
kinds offered the trade. The company has met with a deserved
success in introducing one of the best lines of writing and copy-
ing inks known to the trade. Their facilities have been taxed to
the utmost to supply the growing demand. Their laboratory and
work-rooms at No. 329 Arch Street are models of their kind, where
a large force of hands are employed under Mr. Bush's personal
supervision in the manufacture of a full line of writing inks, which
include writing fluids, copying inks, black ink, violet ink, red
ink, carmine and crimson inks of the most brilliant and permanent
character, easy flowing and not destructive of pens, like
so many of the inferior fluids and inks made. Their Will-
stick A Co's. extra adhesive mucilage and Continental extra white
gum mucilage have acquired a reputation with the trade second to
none in the country for their strong adhesive qualities and free-
dom from souring or moulding In any climate. Other specialties
are the Continental household paste which will not spoil, being
especially prepared for scrap-book purposes, and liquid fish glue
which is always ready for use. and mends everything in the most
solid manner. A novelty is the tubular sponge-top shoe dressing
bottle for ladies', gentlemeu'sand childrens' shoes. This dressing is
prepared from the formula of a noted French chemist and pro-
duces a rich glossy black, softening and preserving the leather.
The Continental Manufacturing Company's goods are all main-
tained at the highest standard of excellence; the purest in-
gredients only are used in their preparation./ The sale of their
inks, mucilage, etc., are national in extent and their reputation
has extended abroad. Their export trade is rapidly increasing.
They have an agency in Australia, which during the past year
ordered several tons of goods for distribution among the trade of
Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand and New Guinea, and their
representatives there report that the trade is rapidly increasing.
They also have representatives in all the leading cities of Mexico,
Central and South America aud the West Indies.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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WAliR & CANBY, Commission Merchants, Grain. Flour,
Feed, Seeds, Etc., No. 27 North Water Street, and No. 26
North Delaware Avenue. — The commission trade In grain
and flour, forms a very important branch of industry in
the city of Philadelphia, and contributes materially to its wealth
and prosperity. A prominent and representative house extensively
engaged in the grain commission trade, is that of Messrs. Warr &
Canhy, whose offices and salesrooms are located at No. 27 N. Water
St. and No. 25 North Delaware Avenue. This house wasfounded 16
years ago. In l87Si Messrs. Cattell A Co., succeeded to the manage-
ment, and conducted it till 1S77. when Messrs. J.P. Warrand James
B Canny assumed control. Both partners bring great practical
experience to hear, and possess an intimate and accurate knowl-
edge of every detail of the commission business, and the require-
ments of patrons. They handle grain, flour, feed, seeds, etc., upon
commission, and guarantee at all times quick, sure and prompt
returns. Liberal advances are made on consignments, aud the
facilities enjoyed by this responsible house enable it to advance in
the highest degree the interests ol both shipper and buyer. The
premises occupied comprise a spacious five-story building 30xlo.
feet in area, fully supplied with every convenience and facility for
the successful and systematic coudnct of this steadily growing busi-
ness. The firm promptly till orders at the lowest ruling market
prices, and their trade extends throughout all sections of the United
States. Mr. Warr is a native of Philadelphia, while his partner, Mr.
Cauby, was born in Maryland, but has resided in this city for the
last sixteen years. They are highly regarded in trade circles for
their integrity and sound business principles, and fully merit the
large measure of success attained by their energy and enterprise.
WENZELT, & COMPANY, Brokers in Petroleum, No. 304
Chestnut Street.— No Ann engaged in petroleum and
stock operations ou the Philadelphia market maintains
a higher standing in financial and commercial cir-
cles, as few, if any, enjoy a more substantial.share of public favor,
than Wenzell & Co., the well known aud responsible brokers,
whose office is located at No. 304 Chestnut Street. They buy and
sell tor cash, or on margins, pipe line certificates, and also handle
stocks, bonds, oil and miscellaneous securities; in short, every-
thing comprehended in stock broking is transacted. Special at-
tention is given to the purchase and sale of petroleum, the firm
operating on the New York Stock Exchange through A. R. Pick &
Co.. and are also members of the New York Consolidated Stock
ami Petroleum Exchange, while they enjoy exceptional facilities
for executing orders for pipe line certificates. This stauch and
reliable firm was established in 1882, and under the style of Wen-
zell & Foster it was continued up to ISM, when the name
changed to Wendell A Co., Mr. S. S. Wen/ell becoming sole mem-
ber about a year since, on the retirement of TV. H. Palmer. The
Office is well appointed and neatly fitted up, and several efficient
clerks are employed, all transactions being conducted on sound
and conservative methods: aud all business placed with this
flourishing firm is certain to be handled in the most judicious and
thoroughly capable manner. Mr. Wenzell is a gentleman of mid-
dle age, and was born in this city. He is a man of the highest per-
sonal integrity, as well as ol experience, energy and business abil-
ity, and is a prominent member of the Philadelphia Stock and
petroleum Exchange, of which institution he was oue of the
founders.
HENRY HARBISON SCPLEE, Consulting Engineer. No. 907
Arch Street.— The mechanical trades uf Philadelphia are of
vast magnitude and importance, and in speaking of these
we ought not to omit mention of Mr. Henry Harrison
Suplee who is well known in the city among those who are conspicu-
ous in their respective capacities in the development of these
gigantic and indispensable industries. This gentleman is a con-
sulting mechanical engineer of acknowledged ability and experi-
ence in his profession, an active member of the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers, and of the American Society of National
Engineers. He was born ill Philadelphia, graduated as mechani-
cal engineer at the University of Pennsylvania, and learned his
trade as a practical engineer at the Atlantic Works, In this city,
where he was employed for many years. In lss7 he -tarted busi-
ness or. 1 Is own account at No. 907 Arch Street, where he has offices
and draughting rooms on the second floor of the building. He gives
his attention to mechanical engineering of every description, pre-
pares plans, designs and patterns, and is always solicitous for the
best interests of his clients. His services are in frequent request
in connection with difficult mechanical eng'u.eering schemes, aud
is prompt and reliable in carrying out all undertakings. Mr.
Suplee is also rlie- editor of" Mechanics," a monthly publication of
high merit aud extensive circulation, devoted to mechanical, civil,
mining and electrical engineering. In all these departments of
scientific achievement Mr. Suplee is an expert, and has already
made an enviable reputation for himself far beyond the limits of
his native city where he enjoys the good will, confidence and es-
teem of all to whom he is known. Mr. Suplee enjoys a wide ac-
quaintance among literary men of Philadelphia, and is well known
in several literary aud social organizations.
WM. B. BURK & CO., Importers of Sponges and Chamois,
Sixth and Arch Streets.— The leading and by far the
largest house in the United States devoted to the impor-
tation of and wholesale trade in sponges and chamois
leather, is that of Messrs. Wm. B. Burk & Co., of Sixth and Arch
Streets. The distinguished enterprise and energy of this house are
proverbial, and nowhere can the druggist, and other trades of the
United States secure such substantial inducements as to price and
quality as here. The proprietors, Messrs. Wm. B. and George W.
Burk, are natives of New Jersey, and became connected with
Philadelphia's commercial interests upwards of twenty years ago.
In 1S69 they engaged in their present business, originally locating
on Market Street, whence the steady growth of their trade, neces-
sitated their removal seven years ago to their present extensive
premises. In addition to their large salesroom at southeast corner
of Sixth and Arch Streets, they have fire proof vaults under the
Knickerbocker building opposite, and likewise have the sixth floor
of the Schank building opposite. They carry by far the heaviest
and most desirable stock of any house in this line, and are direc r
importers on personal inspection of stocks abroad, Mr. William B.
Burk making an annual trip to Europe and buying direct from the
principal sponge fishermen and merchants of the Mediterranean
coast, and of chamois skins from leading tanners and dealers. In
this way, the firm command a fine class of goods nowhere else ob-
tainable and which are in great and growing demand by the best
class of trade. The firm also have a controlling interest in the
Cuban sponge fisheries and can fill any order in any desired grade
. or growth. Marked executive capacity, aud great and intelligently
directed enterprise, characterize the operations of this responsi-
ble house. The partners are popular and influential merchants,
and Philadelphia is to be congratulated upon possessing the lead-
ing and largest house of its kind in the United States.
TM. BP.ISTOL, Merchandise Broker, No. 125 South Front
Street.— The merchandise brokerage business, when pro-
perly conducted, is an essential benefit to the merchants
and tradesmen in all commercial centres. In Philadelphia
there are a number of expert aud influential representatives of
this business, prominent among them beiug Mr. T. M. Bristol, who
occupies eligible office quarters at No. 125 South Front Street.
This gentleman is widely and deservedly prominent as a broker
aud commission merchant, and has been established iu the bus-
iness here since 1S7S. He is especially prominent aud popular as
the representative of the American Glucose Company, of Buffalo,
N. Y., manufacturers of glucose and grape sugar; and of the
Firmenich Manufacturing Company, of Peoria, III., proprietors of
the new process starch. These and other similar productions he
bandies in large quantities, supplying the same to dealers on the
most favorable terms, and has built up an influential and per-
manent trade with confectioners, wholesale grocers, brewers and
jelly manufacturers in this city and throughout Pennsylvania and
the adjoining state.-.. Honorable dealing, push and enterprise
have combined to effect this result. Consignments of merchan-
dise are solicited, carefully aud profitably handled, and promptly
acknowledged, and satisfaction is guaranteed to the consignor in
every instance. Dealers and large consumers will find all goods
offered bj Mi Bristol to be exactly as represented. Mr. Bristol is
a native of New York city, and was for some years in the firm of
A.T. Blackburn & Co., maltsters, of Buffalo, N. Y.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
THE DUNCANNON IRON CO., Manufacturers of Nails and
Bar Iron; John Wister, President and Treasurer; W. E. S.
Baker. Secretary and Assistant Treasurer; Office and
Warehouse, Nos 122 and 124 Kace Street.— A representative
and old established concern in Pennsylvania, extensively engaged
in tlie manufacture of nails aud bar iron, is that known as the
Duucannou Iron Company. The company's works are located at
Duneannon, Pa., and its office and warehouse at Nos. 122 and 121
Race Street, Philadelphia. The works are amoug the largest and
best equipped in the country and furnish constant employment
to 300 operatives. This business was established in 1836 by Fisher,
Morgan & Co., who conducted it till 1858, when it was duly incor-
porated under the laws of Pennsylvania with large capital, and its
trade now extends throughout all sections of the United States
and Canada. The principal executive officers of the company are
John Wister, president and treasurer, and \V. E. S. Baker,
secretary and assistant treasurer. The company manufactures
largely all sizes of cut and clinch nails, spikes, brads, car box, boat
and cooper nails, also nnishing, clout and trunk nails. All sizes
o! round, square and flat bars are produced, likewise horse shoe
rods, ovals, half rounds, lands, scrolls, bolt and nut iron. The
Duneannon bar iron and nails are absolutely unsurpassed for
quality, finish, strength and uniform excellence, and have no
superiors in this or any other market. This company was awarded
the centennial medal and highest award for "its superior nail
machinery and excellency of nails." The premises occupied in
Philadelphia comprise two spacious floors, each being 40x'2PO feet in
dimensions. Here a large stock of Duneannon nails aud bar iron
is constantly on hand, which are offered to customers at bottom
prices for prompt cash. Goods are promptly shipped and complete
satisfaction is guaranteed to customers. Mr. Wister, the presi-
dent, resides at the works, while the management of the Philadel-
phia establishment devolves on W. E. S. Baker, the secretary.
Both gentlemen are highly esteemed in trade circles for their
enterprise and just methods, and the prospects of the company in
the near future are of the most favorable character.
THE EMMOTT SPICE COMPANY, (Limited). Importers and
Grinders of Spices and Mustard; F. G. Emmott, Manager;
Chas. L. Cummings, Secretary and Treasurer; Office and
Salesroom No. 20 North Front Street.— A progressive and
representative house in Philadelphia, extensively engaged in the
importation, grinding and manufacture of mustard and spices, is
that known as The Emmott Spice Company, whose office and sales,
room are located at No. 20 North Front Street. The company has
also branches in Baltimore at No. 421 Exchange Place, and in
Chicago at No. 3i Wabash Avenue. The mills, which are equipped
with the latest improved machinery and appliances are situated
at Frank ford, Pa. This business was established in 1SS4 by Em-
mott & Co., who conducted it till 18.s8, when it was duly incorpor-
ated under the laws of Pennsylvania with ample capital, the
principal officers being Mr. F. G. Emmott. manager, and Mr. Chas.
L. Cummings, secretary and treasurer. The Emmott Spice Com-
pany manufacture largely spices of all kinds, mustard, cream tar-
tar, baking powder, etc.,— their goods being known by the brand of
the Frankford Mill. Consumers of these goods prefer this com-
pany's specialties to all others, and the best proof of their popu-
larity is shown in the heavy aud steadily growing trade being now
done in them in all sections of the United States and Canada.
The Emmott Spice Company promptly fill orders, and fully war-
rants all goods to be exactly as represented. Mr. Emmott, the
manager, was born in England, while Mr. Cummings, the secret
tary and treasurer, is a nativeot Philadelphia. Both gentlemen are
highly esteemed in trade circles for their business ability and just
methods, fully meriting the large measure of success achieved in
this important industry. Mr. Cummings is also an importer of
drugs, seeds and spices, his store being situated at No. 20 North
Front Street. The stock of this company is mostly held by gentle-
men of ample means engaged in other business atid enterprises.
FRANK B. THOMPSON, Real Estate and Mortgages, No. 735
Walnut Street. -The real estate interests of Philadelphia
have in recent years attained proportions of such magnitude
that they unquestionably represent the most important fac-
tor in Philadelphia's financial strength, and have enlisted in their
service the highest order of talent, euergy anil enterprise in the
business world. Prominent among the best connected and most
active and enterprising of the houses thus referred to. is that of
Mr. Frank B. Thompson, whose office is centrally and conveniently
located at No. 735 Walnut Street. The business of this house was
founded by the present proprietor in 1&S-5, and from the beginning
the enterprise !u.s been conducted with signal success. Mr.
Thompson *\as born thirty years ago in this city, and has lived
here all his life. He has had extended experience in real estate, is
familiar with the present and prospective values of residential and
business properties in all parts of the city and suburbs, and can be
relied upon to give sound and reliable advice to persons seeking
profitable investments in real estate, while he has always on hand
many desirable bargains in city and country property. Mr. Thomp-
son gives his attention to every branch of the real estate business,
buying, selling, leasing, exchanging and letting, and also collect
ing rents. He takes entire management of estates, secures re-
sponsible tenants, collects ients punctually, effects repairs
economically, and maintains the property in the most remunera-
tive condition. Loans are negotiated on bonds and mortgages, and
profitable investments made on behalf of capitalists.
EDW. E. CCTLEN, Real Estate. Insurance Broker and Collec-
tor of Rents, Conveyancing in all its branches No. 713 Wai-
nut Street.— Although established in this line but little more
than two years, Edw. E. Cullen, real estate and insurance
broker, conveyancer, etc.. No. 713 Walnut Street, has attained a
degree of prosperity and secured a hold on public favor and confi-
dence that amply attests the wisdom that inspired the venture.
Mr. Cullen, who is a gentleman in the prime of life and a native of
this city, is a young man of sterling integrity in his dealings as
well as of energy, enterprise and foresight, and prior to engaging
in the real estate and kindred branches had been in the leather
goods trade on Market Street tor nine years. He conducts a gen-
eral real estate and insurance brokerage business, buying, selling,
and leasing city and surburban property of every description, both
improved and unimproved, and gives personal attention also to
the collection of rents, while conveyancing in all its branches is
done in the most accurate and trustworthy manner; the handling
of twenty-seventh ward property being a specialty. Mortgages
are negotiated also, and loans procured at lowest rates of interest ;
investments likewise being desirably placed, while insurance is
effected in responsible fire companies, special attention being
given to placing of risks on household goods, personal effects and
general merchandise, and all persons having business relations
with this gentleman are more than likely to find the same both
pleasant and profitable. Mr. Cullen is secretary of the Highland
Land Association, owning sixty-five acres (for building purposes)
at Landsdonne, five and a half miles out of town, and is also treas-
urer of the Paschall Land Association, owning 165 acres at Pas-
challville (twenty-seventh ward,) and is also connected with
Ezekiel Hanu, Jr., attorney-atlaw, and a man of ability.
JOHN HAWOP.TH, Dealer in Photographic Supplies, Etc., No.
626 Arch Street.— An old established and reliable house In the
city of Philadelphia, actively engaged in the sale of photo-
graphic supplies, is that of Mr John Haworth. whose sales-
room and office are situated at No. 626 Arch Street. Mr. Haworth
first began business in the photographic line in Pittsburg in ISM,
and eventually in 1H66 came to Philadelphia and purchased the
business of Mr. A. P. Beaches, which he has greatly improved and
developed. His store is commodious, and 3s fully stocked with a
superior and well selected assortment of photographic supplies
and apparatus, cameras, etc. He is agent for Morgan's celebrated
albumen salted and mat surface papers, and also manufactures
sensitized albumen and chloro-bromide papers, toning and fixing
compounds, etc. In prices his goods will bear favorable compari-
son with those of any other house in the trade, while in quality
and reliability they are absolutely unsurpassed. Mr. Haworth
promptly and carefully fills orders, and his trade now extends
throughout all sections of the middle states. He is a native of
Philadelphia, where he is highly regarded in business circles for
his promptness, enterprise and integrity. Tiie professional can
always best secure supplies here, while to amateurs Mr. Haworth
offers substantial inducements and advantages.
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•» a TTTLLIAM P. SHEA \ ( i> . Impurt, I iei s and Whole-
\/\' sale Dealers in Pure Kye Whiskies, Etc., No. 134 North
Y V Fourth Street, and No. 400 Cherry Street.— The Arm of
Messrs. William P. Shea &Co., the well known impor-
ter-, rectifiers (if and wholesale dealers in pine i j •• whiskies
u'mI other liquors, at Nos. 134 North Fourth Street and lOOCherry
Street, is composed of two enterprising ami successful and res-
pected Phlladelphians, Mr. William P. Shea and Mr. T. H. Kelly,
who in their friendly competition with their trade compeers, have
come off easy victors. They have secured a trade that bat very
few In this section of the city can lay claim to, and thelrpatronage
extends throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Their large ami well arranged establishment consists of a three-
storj building. 25x125 feet in dimensions, and is specially Htted up
for their particular business. Here the firm have been doing busi-
ness for the past quarter of a century, and here by their business
ability, energy and honorable methods they have built up for
themselves a reputation in mercantile circles of the highest
character; and to-day the business policy of the house is such as
to entitle it to universal confidence and esteem. The premises are
heavily stocked with imported wines and liquors lu infinite varie-
ty, which are guaranteed to be equal in quality and excellence to
those of any other first class contemporary concern, while the
prices cannot be beaten anywhere. From the outset this firm
have made it their chief aim to handle only the purest and most
reliable goods, and this fact lias become pretty widely known
among dealers, who can place their orders with this house in the
fullest confidence that they will be supplied with what they order.
All orders are promptly filled, either free from duty or in bond,
and the firm spare no pains to merit by the strictest principles of
merchantile honor a continuance of that support which has for so
long a period been bestowed upon tlieni.
THOS. .BENNETT, Carpenter and Builder, No. 923 Locust
Street.— Mr. Thomas Bennett, of No. 923 Locust Street, has
become justly celebrated for reliability and skill as a con-
tractor, carpenter and builder. His experience in the busi-
ness covers a period of twelve years, and the reputation he enjoys
has been secured upon the legitimate basis of superior workman-
ship and artistic beauty. He established himself in business iu
Delaware County, Penna., in 1S79, coining to Philadelphia in 1^53 and
rapidly developed a fine trade in the city and surrounding coun-
try, which is annually increasing in strength and importance and
does infinite credit to his ability as a master workman. He has
recently erected a large steam power wood-working shop for his
own use, fitted up in the most complete manner, and steady em-
ployment is given to a force of skilled and expert hands, ranging
in number from twenty-five to one hundred. Strictly high-class
work is Mr. Bennett's specialty. He gives particular attention to
real estate contracts, is noted for his taste in fitting up stores and
offices, and devotes his talents to all kinds of improvements and
alterations and to getting up plans and specifications for property-
owners about to build. He is a recognized authority upon all
matters relating to modern architecture, and is prepared at all
times to contract for the erection of buildings of any description
or size, making a point of fulfilling all commissions at the time
agreed upon and within the limits of the. terms specified. He is
earnest and unremitting in his efforts to afford entire satisfaction
to all his patrons, and is actuated in all his undertakings by a
laudable spirit of enterprise and an ambition to excel. Mr. Ben-
nett is a native Philadelphian, prominent In society circles as a
Knight Templar, and a member of the I. O. O. F., and K. of P.. and
a young man of thorough business ability and integrity, whose
continued success and permanent prosperity seems well assured.
LATTA & MCTCONEOY. India Rubber Goods, Belting. Pack-
ing, Hose, Etc., No. 503 Arch Street.— An important branch
of commercial activity and one deserving of special mention
in a review of the leading business interests of Philadel-
phia, Is the trade in India rubber goods, which bas of late years
developed to lar^e proportions, stimulated by an active demand
the world over for fresh triumphs of American Ingenuity and skill,
especially in billing and tire hose, and by the superiority in finish,
durability and excellence which has been attained in this line of
production, a representative house in Philadelphia engaged in
this department "f enterprise is that of Messrs. Latta & Muleon-
roy, whose establishment is located at No. 503 Arch Street.
Although a your.g house, having been opened in 1-sT. yet through
the sound experience and vigorous policj brought to tear in the
management a fpremost position has been won in tie- commercial
world, and the enterprise is established upon a firm and perma-
nently substantial basis. The firm occupy a store and basement,
well appointed and of commodious propoi tions, and cany a com-
plete, comprehensive assortment of India rubber goods of every
description, belting, packing, hose, clothing, garden hose, and
rubber supplies for mines, railroads, and manufacturing purposes.
They are agents for the Revere Rubber Co., manufacturers of
patent stitched giant b'dt. seamless rubber belting, hose, packing,
etc.. and also for the Fabric Fire Hose Company, manufacturers of
balanced woven, rubber lined fabric Are hose. An active trade is
supplied, and the goods can be depended upon to be the best the
market affords. Messrs. Latta & Mulconroy, both natives of this
city, are well-known as honorable, energetic and reliable business
men, and in all their transactions they aim to advance the best
interests of their patrons.
WHITING PAPER COMPANY, Manufacturers of Writing +
Papers, Etc., No. 18 South Sixth Street.— The enterprise, 7"
skill and energy of our manufacturers in this important
field desen e the highest commendation, and it is with
pleasure we devote some columns or this commercial review oL
Philadelphia for the relation of their resources and facilities.
Promiuent among the leading representative corporations of the
United States is the widely known and reliable Whiting Paper
Company, manufacturers of writing papers of every variety, whose
office and salesrooms in this city are located at No. IK South Sixth
Street. The mills of the company, which are among the largest
and best equipped in the world and turnout daily twenty -five tuns
oT paper, are situated at Holyoke, Mass. This company was duly
incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts in 1S63 with ample
capital, ami its trade now extends not only throughout the entire
United States and Canada, but also to the West Indies, Mexico,
Central and South America. The Whiting Paper Company manu-
factures extensively all kinds of Hue linen paper, also ledger, bond,
bristol, superfine flat papers, tinted and boxed correspondence
paper, envelopes, etc. The company fills orders promptly at the
lowest possible prices, and guarantees entire satisfaction to the
most, critical patrons. The premises occupied in Philadelphia
comprise a spacious store and basement each being 2.'ix2nu feel in
area. This establishment is fully stocked with every variety
of the Whiting Paper Company's paper and specialties, and is
under the able and careful management of Mr. A. J. Briggs, who is
always enabled to offer substantial inducements to the trade. The
following gentlemen, who are widely known and esteemed in com-
mercial and manufacturing circles for their enterprise, business
ability and just methods are the officers : Wm. Whiting, president ;
Win. F. Whiting, treasurer and agent ; S. T. Whiting, secretary.
CHARLES WELKEE, Cutler. Grinder and Polisher, No. 120
North Sixth Street.— Mr. Welker was born in Germany, and
came to the United States many years ago, having been a
resident of this city since \-~'. Having a thorough know-
ledge of the cutlery trade in all its various branches he founded
this enterprise in the latter part of the year 1SSS at the present
location, which has met with the most gratifying success, and a
large and innuenti.il tunic has been built up such as is not often
bestowed upon much older houses in the same business. He had
been in the business previous to this time on his own account, and
relinquished it to go into another line, but his thirty-five years ex-
perience as a cutler brought him bark to its pursuit again. The
premises occupied are spacious and commodious, compactly
arranged and fully equipped with all the necessary machinery
and appliances operated by steam power, and employment is furu-
tn a force of workmen sufficiently large to meet the wants of his
customers. Mr. Welker is prepared to execute all orders foi the
grinding, polishing and repairing of scissors, razors, shears, book-
binders', butchers', carvers', shoemakers', ami cloth-cutters'
knives, also carpenters', cabinet-makers', engravers', wood and
metal carvers' tools, etc. His trade extends throughout the city
and vicinity and is constantly increasing.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
J TATTNALL LEA & CO., Commission Merchants, Iron, Coal
and Coke, No. 400 Chestnut Street.— An old established and
t representative house in Philadelphia, extensively engaged
in the iron, coal and coke commission trade, is that of
Messrs. J. Tattnall Lea & Co.. whose offices are located at No. 400
Chestnut Street. This business was established forty years agoby
Cabeen & Co., who conducted it till 1S76, when the present firm
succeeded to the management. The co-partners, Messrs. J. T.
Lea, F. Von A. Cabeeu, Cyrus D. Taliman and Ellis Lea have had
long experience, and are intimately acquainted with every detail
ol this important business. Messrs. J. T. Lea& Co., represent
many famous finances, and deal extensively in iron and steel of
every description, steel rails, pig iron, railway supplies, etc. They
likewise promptly fiU orders for the finest grades of coal and coke
at the lowest ruling market prices. Shipments of coke and bitu-
minous coal are made direct from the mines in cargo or car load
lots. All coke and coal bought Iran this responsible firm is guar-
anteed, and holds the front rank as regards preparation for the
market, coming as It does from some of the best equipped and
noted collieries in the United States. The trade of the firm
extends throughout the middle and eastern states, and is steadily
increasing. The partners are all natives of Philadelphia. They
are justly noted in commercial circles for their enterprise and
integrity, while socially speaking they have a large measure of
popularity. As exponents of the commission trade in iron, coal
and coke we know of no firm more progressive and reliable than
that of Messrs. J. Tattnall Lea &Co., who well merit the abundant
success nhich has attended their business career.
¥~T B. CONAWAY &- CO., Commission Merchants, Nos. 261
/ and 263 North Front Street.— The growth of the fruit
f t and produce interests in Philadelphia has been espe-
cially marked during the past decade or so, and,
many large and substantial firms engaged in the line indicated,
have come into existence within this period. Among the con-
cerns referred to, few have been more successful than that of
Wm. B. Conaway & Co., of Nos. 261 and 263 North Front Street,
who. by thoroughly upright methods and judicious enterprise, have
built up an exteusive trade. They are wholesale fruit and produce
commission merchants, and dealers in foreign ami domestic fruits
of every variety, and solicit consignments, guaranteeing prompt
returns for the same in every instance, while cash advances are
made thereon likewise. They occupy the whole of a four-story
building, and keep on hand always a large stock, which comprises
eg»s, poultry, dried fruit, apples, oranges, lemons, onions, vege-
tab'es of all kinds, and grapes, berries and peaches in their season ;
and are prepared to fill all orders for anything in their line in the
most prompt and reliable manner. This well and favorably known
house was established about ten years ago, and from its inception
has been growing in public favor and prosperity. Mr. Conaway,
who is a gentleman of middle age, was born in Maryland, and has
been in Philadelphia some twenty-one years. He is a man of
strict integrity in his dealings, as well as of energy and ample
experience, and is a member of the Produce Exchange.
THE WAY FOUNDP.Y CO., Corner Twenty-third and Wood
Streets.— For many years the manufacture of iron castings
has constituted one of the most important of American
industries. It is an industry that requires the investment
of a large amount of capital, while at the same time it is a source
of employment to numbers of skilled workmen. Among the old
established and representative houses engaged in this line in Phila-
delphia, is the Way Foundry Company whose City Passenger Kail-
way Iron Foundry is located at Twentythird and Wood Streets.
This bu-iness was established in 1864 by Jos. Way. who conducted
It till ISS0. when The Way Foundry Co., was organized and suc-
ceeded to the management, the proprietors being Messrs. II. B.
Way, Wm. S. Rhodes and J. B. Blankley. The company's foundry,
blacksmiths and pattern shops etc., have an area of 300x150 feet.
They are fully equipped with the latest improved apparatus,
appliances and machinery. Here 70 skilled workmen are con-
stantly employed and the machinery is driven by a powerful steam
engine. They manufacture to order castings for crossings, frogs,
switches, curves, turnouts, while joint plates and all sizes of
knees and standard castings are always on hand. Contracts are
promptly taken and estimates given by this responsible company
for the construction of street railways and supplying all materials
used. Steel grooved and train rails are also furnished at special
rates. The Way Foundry Company latterly did a large amount ol
work for the Seventh and Ninth Street cable lines, the Columbia
Avenue cable road, and the North Clark Street cable road in
Chicago. The trade of this enterprising company is by no means
confined to Philadelphia, but expends throughout all sections of
the United States, while all work turned out is unrivalled for qual-
ity of materials, durability, and workmanship. The proprietors,
Messrs. Way, Rhodes and Blankley are active competitors for
legitimate business, liberal and just in all their dealings and are
everywhere recognized as pleasant and agreeable gentlemen with
whom to enter into permanent relatious and guarantee satisfac-
tion in all business transactions.
GEO. D. WETHEPJLL & CO., Importers and Dealers in Drugs,
Chemicals, Etc., No. 56 North Front Street.— This business
was originally founded in 1807 by John Wetherill, who was
succeeded in 1S16 by Geo. D. "Wetherill & Co., under which,
firm name the business has since been conducted. Mr. Geo. D.
Wetherill died in 1875 after a long, honorable and successful career,
and the business is now the property of Messrs. Christopher
Wetherill. Geo. D. Wetherill and Thomas Wetherill. Mr. Chris-
topher Wetherill has been a member of the firm since 1S41, Mr.
Geo. D. Wetherill, since 1879. The partners bring great practical)
experience to bear, coupled with an intimate knowledge of every
detail of this st-adily growing industry and the requirements of
patrons. The premisesoceupied comprise aspacious five-story and
basement building 40x100 feet inarea. Thenianufacturingdepart-
ments are fully equipped with modern appliances, apparatus and
machinery. Here 100 skilled operatives are employed, and the
machinery is driven by steam power. The firm import and deal
largely in drugs, chemicals, etc., and manufacture white lead,
colors, putty and calcite. The paints, drugs and chemicals
handled and manufactured are unrivalled for quality, reliability,
purity and general excellence ami have no superiors in this or any
other market, while the prices quoted in all cases are as low, as
those of any other first class house in the trade. The partners
are highly esteemed in trade circles as liberal, honorable and
energetic business men. This house is commended to the trade
and public, as one in every way worthy of confidence, and business
relations entered into with it, are certain to prove as pleasant,
as they must be advantageous, lasting and profitable to all parties-
coucerned.
M'
■ ERCHANTS' HOUSE, Nos. 113 and 415 North Third Street —
A time-honored and well known Philadelphia hostelry is
the popular and excellent Merchants' House, which is one
of the oldest and best kept hotels in this section of the
city, and receives a very substantial patronage, both transient and
permanent. The " Merchants' " was originally opened to the pub-
lic some sixty odd years ago, and after several changes came into
control of Henry Spahn. iu 1S73, and by that gentleman, it was con-
ducted up to October, 18S6, when, owing to his death, which occur-
red at the period last mentioned, his widow, Mrs. Fanny Spahn,
became proprietress, and under the efficient management of her son,
Joseph A. Spahn, this lady has since continued the business with
uninterrupted success. The hotel, which is favorably situated, is
a 40x125 foot four story brick structure, containing Incommodious
rooms, and is neatly furnished throughout. The building is well
lighted, thoroughly ventilated, and excellently heated, and is
supplied with fire escapes on every floor, and with all other modern
conveniences also, while a first-class livery stable and barn are
maintained in connection also, a free coach being run between the
house and the Reading Railroad depot. The office, bar and dining
room are conveniently located on the first floor, and superior ac-
commodations are provided for upward of three hundred guests
at very reasonable terms, the rat»s being $1.50 per day, and table
board j4.00 per week. Mr. Joseph A. Spahn, the manager, is a
typical Boniface, being a young man of courteous manners and
untiring energy, as well as thorough experience in hotel-keeping,
and is in short well equipped to successfully conduct an establish-
ment of this character as the gratifying prosperity the home has.
enjoyed under his management amply attests.
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SAMUEL \V. BROWN & CO., Platinum Enlargements by
Electric and Solar Liglit, Xu. 918 Sanson) Street.— The lend-
log source of supply in tills city for platinum enlargements
by electric and solar light, is the establishment of Messrs.
Samuel vv. Brown & Co., located at No. 91SSansom Street. Tins
dun established their business here in 1SS7, ami have steadily
enlarged their circle of trade until now
it embraces the entire United States. Pos
sessing an experience of twelve years In the
making of platinum enlargements, (which
aroused for working crayon, water colors
"and pastel ami are used by artists, saving
much time and labor) coupled with a foun-
datiou understanding of all the wants and requirements of
the trade, they are prepared to meet promptly and satisfac-
torily every demand that may be made upon them. They are
well equipped with several sun and electric light cameras so that
dull weather has little to do with their turning out work promptly.
Photographs are enlarged to any size desired, ami no charge for
making negatives. The firm have reduced their prices at as low
a figure as is consistent with first-class work, and in all cases
make the best interests of their patrons their first care. Their
laudable ambition to excel has been widely recognized, and they
stand fortified by vast practical experience and technical training
to efficiently and successfully meet every demand of the trade.
Their reliability is well established and their patronage is con-
stantly increasing under the stimulating effects of their enterprise,
energy and close personal attention. They refer with pardon-
able pride to all tiie first-class photographers and stock houses in
Philadelphia, for whom they have executed commissions, and to
the trade generally throughout the country. The co-partners,
Messrs. Samuel W. Brown and August L. Ran. are both natives of
this city, and stand deservedly high in commercial and trade
circles.
TAYLOR BROTHERS. Practical Electro Platers In all Metals,
No. 12 Fetter Lane.— The foundations of the fine and ex-
tensive business now conducted at No 12 Fetter Lane, above
Arch, off Third Street, were laid in 1S68, when Mr. Theodore
T. Taylor, father of the present proprietors, inaugurated the enter-
prise. The business prospered under the direction of Mr. Taylor,
who was a careful, prudent man. In 1S89 he was obliged by ill
health to retire from the enterprise, In which he was succeeded by
his two sons, T. Frank and George S. Taylor, both of whom were
reared In the business, with all the details of which they are
thoroughly familiar. The firm are practical electro platers in all
metals, execute all kinds of grinding and polishing, and manufac-
ture to order every description of bar, window and brass work.
Their building has an area of 20x75 feet, 3 floors, and is provided
with steam power and all the most recently improved electro-
platers' appliances of every description, one engine alone cost-
ing 52,000. There is no better equipped establishment of its kind
in the city, and from ten to a dozen skilled and experienced arti-
sans are in permanent service. The firm execute all kinds of gold
and silver, bronze and nickel plating, and make a specialty of plat-
ing dental instruments and all kinds of novelties, and also of the
manufacture of brass ornaments from original designs. The
workmanship is thorough and complete in every respect, and the
house has succeeded in building up a fine reputation in its line and
in securing a first-class patronage not only in the city and vicinity,
but throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The
members of the firm are both natives of Newark. N. J., and have
resided iu Philadelphia since is*;,',. They arc young, enterprising,
pushing business men. and their establishment doubtless takes
the lead of all rival houses in this section of the state.
TATHAM & EROTHELS, Manufacturers of Sheet Lead. Lead
Pipe, Shot. Etc., Xos. 224 and 2'>i South Filth Street.—
The consumption of sheet lead, lead pipe, etc.. In the
United States has rendered their manufacture a very tm-
poi it industry, requiring large capital, skill and enterprise. In
this connection we desire to make special reference in this com-
mercial review of Philadelphia, to the old established and repre-
sentative firm of Messrs. Tatham i Brothers, whose office and
worl are located at Nos. 221 and 226 South Fifth Street. The firm
have likewise an extensive and well equipped factory iu New
York, at No. S2 Beekinau Street. This business was established in
l£4u by Benjamin, Henry IS.. William P., George N., and Charles I!.,
Tatham— under the st yle a ml title of "Tatham ft Brothers." In 1- <
Mr. Benjamin Tatham died and in 18&! Messrs. George N., and
Charles B. Tatham, also died, alter long, honorable and successful
careers. The business is now conducted b) Messrs. Henry B. and
William P. Tatham, who have admitted into partnership, Mr.
Charles Tatham, son of the late Benjamin Tatham, and Mr. Ben-
jamin Tatham, son of the late Chas. Tatham. The Philadelphia
factory is a spacious six-story building 12axM6 feet in area, fully
supplied with the latest improved machinery, tools and appliances
known to the trade. Here g number of skilled workmen are em-
ployed, and the machinery is driven by a powerful steam engiue.
Both the Philadelphia and New York factories are fire pioof.
Messrs. Tatham *. Brothers, manufacture largely all kinds of sheet
lead, lead pipe, Shot, etc., the lead pipes ranging In size from % of
an inch to 6 inches in diameter. Their goods are unrivalled for
quality, finish and reliability, and have no superiors in this or any
other market, while their prices in all cases are as low, as those of
any other first class house In the trade. The firm carry on an ex-
tensive business in all sections of the United States, and likewise
export to Canada, Mexico, the West Indies, and South America.
Messrs. Henry and William P. Tatham control the Philadelphia
business, while Messrs. Charles and Benjamin Tatham manage
the New York house. All the partners are natives of Philadel-
phia. They are highly esteemed in trade circles tor their ability
and integrity, and justly merit the abundant success achieved ii>
this useful and important industry. Mr. William P. Tatham was
president of the Franklin Institute for several years, and is one of
Philadelphia's public spirited and influential citizens.
B FRANK SCROLL, M. D., Physician and Pharmacist. No,
929 Vine Street.— No branch of professional or commercial
t industry is of more importance than that of the pharma-
cist and in these days when so many mishaps are occur-
ring through ignorance, incompetency and carelessness In the
preparation of drugs and medicines, it is a matter of importance
to the public to know where they can meet prompt and accurate
attention. One of the best qualified as he certainly is one of the
most careful and attentive druggists in this section of Philadel-
phia, is B. Frank Scholl, M. D., Ph. G., whose elegantly fitted and
compactly arranged pharmacy is so centrally located at No. 929
Vine Street, which has maintained for years a most enviable repu-
tation for the excellence of its goods and straightforward, reliable
business "management. This enterprise was founded originally in
1S74, by Dr. Lobb, who conducted it with fine success until 1879,
when he disposed of it to the present proprietor. Dr. Scholl was
born in the city of Lancaster and has been a resident of Philadel-
phia for a number of years. He is an M. D., graduate of the fam-
ous Jefterson Medical College, also a pharmaceutical graduate of
the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, both of this city, and brings
to bear upon his business trained skill and a wide range of prac-
tical experience. His tine establishment is completely stocked
with a full assortment of fresh and pure drugs, chemicals and
pharmaceutical preparations, all of which are up to the highest
standard demanded by the C. S. Pharmacopoeia; also all proprie-
tary remedies of established merit and reputation, toilet and fancy
articles, perfumery, physicians' and surgeons' emergency requis-
ites, foreign anil domestic mineral waters in bulk, or on draught
from a splendid soda water fountain: druggists' sundries, etc.
Aware of the great responsibility attending the compounding of
physicians' prescriptions and family recipes, this department is
supplied with all the latest improved appliances to secure accuracy
in their dispensation, which is done at all hours of the day oi
night: and none but the most thoroughly qualified assistants are
employed. As a physician he brings to bear a class of knowledge
than which there is no more valuable adjunct in a pharmacy and
be is v. ell qualified to diagnose and prescribe for any type of dis
ease. His office hours are in the morning up to 1(1 o'clock, ami
from 2 to 4. also E to 8 p. m. every day. His store is in every
respei t thorough and complete In all its arrangements and is v. ell
known to the community. Personally he is greatly respected
and he conducts his establishment upon the sound principles of
integrity and the highest standard of professional anility.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
THE McKINLEY-LANNING LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY,
Girard Building, Comer Broad and Chestnut streets.— This
company was organized under the laws of Pennsylvania
with a paid up capital of 5500,000, the following gentleman
being the officers: President, James B. McKinley, Champaign,
Illinois; first vice-president, William H. Lanning, Hastings.
Nebraska; second vice-president, Thomas YV. Marshall, West
Chester, Pennsylvania; secretary and treasurer, William B. Mc-
Kinley. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; assistant secretary, William
H. Carnahan, Hastings, Nebraska; counsel, James P. Townsend,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established for the purpose
of carrying on the old loan business of Messrs. McKinley & Lan-
ning, and Messrs. McKinley & Carnahan in the states of Iowa,
Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado, under the most reliable and
■desirable methods. Mr. James B. McKinley, of Champaign,
Illinois, the president of the company, has au experience of thirty
jears in placing loans in the western states, and associated with
him among the officers and directors of the company are his
partners of years (living in the west), and clients of as long a time
In the states of New York and Pennsylvania, and the New
England States. The business in the office at Hastings, Nebraska,
is under the direct supervision of the first vice-president. Mr. Will-
iam H. Lanning, and of the assistant secretary Mr. William H.
Carnahan; while the second vice-president, Mr. Thomas W. Mar-
shall, and the counsel, Mr. James P. Townsend, aie in constant
personal communication with the secretary and treasurer, Mr.
William B. McKinley, in the home office of the company, at Phila-
delphia.. The company negotiates first farm mortgage loans,
issues debenture bonds and insures land titles in loans. This
company employs strictly the methods previously employed
t>y Mr. McKinley, through whom more than $20,000,11*1 have been
loaned without the loss of a dollar to an investor. All loans are
made through the Nebraska office, where the borrowers and security
are known to the resident officers. The officers and directors are
highly esteemed in financial and business circles for their pru
dence, ability and integrity, and for years have held farm mort-
gages as most satisfactory and safe investments. Thus in protect-
ing their own interests, they act for the protection of all investors
in the security of this responsible company. There are constantly
on hand at the home office in Philadelphia mortgage notes, deben-
ture and municipal bonds, while monthly lists of securities will
be forwarded to any address when desired.
BOERICKE& TAFEL. Homoeopathic Pharmaceutists, and Pub-
lishers. No. 1011 Arch Street.— This business was established
in 1835 under the existing name and style, originally at No.
143 Grand Street, New York, and it istlius the oldest Homce-
pathic medicine house in the United States, and the most ably con-
ducted, Its proprietors being professional pharmacists and manu-
facturing chemists of widest experience and most perfect facili-
ties. The present co-partnership is composed of Mr. F. L. Boericke,
Mr. F. A. Boericke, and Mr. A. J. Tafel, all active and personally
directing the operations of their large staff of assistants anil
various departments. The present concern dates back to 1843, and
is the laboratory and manufactory and general headquarters,
while the New Y'ork house is the export and import headquarters.
There are also large branch pharmacies at No. 1030 Walnut Street,
this city, established in 1S.">2; at Baltimore, 1869; Chicago, 1ST2;
Pittsburgh, 1883; and Washiugton in 1884. The Arch Street
premises, 24x100 feet in dimensions, and four stories in height,
are elegantly fitted up, and thoroughly organized. Their medi-
cines are all put up in original packages, with their firm
name blown In the glass, and are such standard favorites as to
be kept for sale in all the principal drug stores of America.
They are in every way the most desirable both for medical prac-
tice, and family use, and owing to the firm's enterprise, the house-
hold can procure a large assortment of remedies with accompany-
ing explicit instructions for use. The firm not only do the largest
business in the world in their line, but also in conjunction with
••The Hah ne man u Publishing House," have published a vast amount
of homoepathic literature, a contribution to medical science that
has merited the highest euloglums. It is to the literature of tin:
system, that much of its rapid progress and growth in America is
due, while the brilliant record of homoeopathy in practice is most
materially due to the exceptionally able methods of Messrs.
Boericke & Tafel, their fidelity to detail, honorable and liberal
policy, the house being one of the most popular ami respected in
Philadelphia, and ever retaining the confidence of leading com-
mercial circles.
JAMES GLASS. Steam Packing Box Manufacturer, and Furni-
ture Packer, No. 611 Cherry Street.— Few people outside of
those engaged in large mercantile houses, factories and in
the business itself realize the vast amount of money that is
expended annually in the United States for packing boxes or cases
used in the storing and transportation of merchandise. Among
those engaged in the business in this city well worthy of especial
mention is the old reliable and prosperous establishment of Mr.
James Glass, steam packing box manufacturer and furniture
packer. This business was founded originally in 1844 by Mr.
M. Glass, who conducted it with uniform success and increas-
ing patronage each year until 1SS5, when he was succeeded by his
son, the present proprietor. Mr. James Glass was brought up in
the business from early childhood and is in every respect thor-
oughly qualified by experience and business qualifications to con-
duct the business. The premises occupied are spacious and com-
modious, occupying an entire first floor, 20x100 feet in dimensions,
and fully equipped with planing, tenoning and circular saws, and
other necessary machinery driven by steam power and employ-
ment is furnished to a sufficient number of workmen to meet all
the demands of the trade at all seasons of the year. Packing
cases of every description and suitable for all lines of business
are made here in the most complete and durable manner, and
every effort is made to render the most complete satisfaction to
patrons. Cases of extra and special sizesforoeean voyages, heavy
articles, also intricate aud valuable machinery are made to order
and when desired these goods are packed in the safest and most
secure manner. A special feature of the business is the packing
of fine furniture, pianos, plate-glass of extra sizes, oil-paintings,
bric-a-brac, fragile merchandise of any character in the most sub-
stantial and immovable manner while in transit. Only the most
reliable and experienced mechanics are engaged for this branch
of the business and all work of this character doue by this con-
cern is warranted to give satisfaction. Mr. Glass is an active,
wide-awake, enterprising business man, and like his father makes
it his constant aim to furnish the best work at the lowest prices.
JOHN F. COURTNEY, Street Railway Supplies, No. 407 Locust
Street.— Among the active and enterprising business men of
Philadelphia is Mr. John F. Courtney, whose wide exper-
ience, and perfected facilities enable him to promptly fill the
largest orders in his line in the most satisfactory manner botli as to
price and quality, and he has already developed a heavy, growing
trade with most influential connections. Mr. Courtney is also tfie
general agent for the sale of the patent cash registers, manufac-
tured by the Philadelphia Cash Register Company of Fifth and
Locust Streets. Mr. Courtney has a full line of these registers on
show and for sale at his office, and store-keepers aud merchants
generally should examine its practical workings. The registers
are manufactured in elegant ornate styles from the best materials.
Its mechansim though simple is perfect and strong; nosprings are
used, while it is the only machine which exhibits every dollar from
one to ten and the amount of purchase in its natural order, and
no combination of figur -: s is required. There are no keys to strike,
no little troublesome register wheels with figures too small to read,
but a solid disc, with the different denominations on it is simply
moved, when the amount of purchase is exhibited above In large
black figures like these.
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It is elaborate in workmanship and ornamentation, fit to set
up in the finest saloon, restaurant or store in the land, while its
usefulness as a check ana safeguard can not be overestimated. It
is now being sold for the low price of $100 net cash, ami is meet-
ing with a rapidly increasing demand both here in Philadelphia
and throughout the countiy at large. Mr.Courtney is an energetic
aud popular representative and is just the man to introduce such
a valuable machine to the knowledge of the public generally.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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Rli :i.\P.D A. BLYTHE, Cotton Warps and Yarns, Nos. 117 ai I
110 Chestnut Street.— The leading headquarters tor cotton
warps and yarns In this city 1 thee tab] Iiment of Richard
A. Bly the, located at Nbs.ll7arnd 119 Chestnut Street. This
house supplies the mills and manufactories throughout all tlii-
section of the country with this class ol goods at the lowest whole-
sale prices, aud is widely prominent and popular as wholesale
dealer and commission merchant lu this line. The business was
est ibll >hed in l .7, by Mr. Richard A. Blythe, who died in 1S86, and
was succeeded by his brother, Mr. T. A. Blythe, who continues tin*
enterprise without change lu the name. The building occupiedfor
trade purposes contains live floors, 25x80 feel each, all of which
splendid floor space is utilized indisposing of the immense »toi b
that is constantly carried. The stock is he;,* up to the highest
standard of excellence and efficiency by frequent invoices [rom
the best producing sources lu both this country and Europe, and
the wants of the trade are ministered to iv'th the utmost prompt-
ness and satisfaction in all cases. The goods include No. 4's to
200*3 single and double. Warps are furnished in chains and on
beams, in grey and colors ; cotton, worsted and woolen yarn in
skeins. The intimate and influential connection sustained by the
house with producers enables the proprietor to secure his supplies
in vast quantities ami at ail vantageotis rates, placing him in a posi-
tion to confer benefits upon patrons unequalled by any of his con-
temporaries here or elsewhere. The trade of the house isinunens"
and influential in the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, New
Jersey and Maryland, and the New England states, and is
annually Increasing in volume and importance under enterprising
and reliable management. Mr. Blythe is a native of Virginia, ex-
pert and conversant with all the details of the business and
the requirements of the trade, and has won a measure of popularity
second to no other member of commercial circles.
GEORGE W. COLES. Manufacturer of Pure Confectionery. No.
112 Market Street. -Probably no business has had a more rapid
growth during the past twenty-five years than the manu-
facture of tine confectionery, and this is mainly due to the
energy and enterprise of the leading houses engaged in the busi-
ness. One of the most successful establishments of the kind in
this city is that of Mr. George W. Coles, located at No. 112 Market
Street. It is now seven years since Mr. Cole* founded his business
here, and the ability, skill and energy with which he has con-
ducted his affairs have given him a prestige and patronage of the
most enviable character. Purity is the main essential with the
goods of this establishment, and to-day the difficulty of obtaining
candies and confectionery devoid of adulteration and deleterious
substances is so great that the advantages of dealing with a house
whose reputation is so high for making none but the purest and
best goods are at once manifest. A large and steadily increasing
trade, extending throughout New Jersey, Delaware. Pennsylva-
nia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, is annually transacted
in consequence of the unsurpassed quality of the confectionery, as
dealers fully realize the fact that from Mr. Coles can be secured
the vi ry best candy. Tin: premises occupied are amply spacious,
and the salesroom is fitted up in a handsome, tasteful style. A
heavy stock of choice confectionery of every description is con-
stantly kept en hand, and all orders, large or sm ill, meet with
prompt fulfillment. Mr. Coles is a native of New Hampshire, and
has resided in this city for the past sixteen years. Through his
honorable efforts he has advanced to a leading place in his voca-
tion, and in all his transactions he will be found upright, straight-
forward and equitable.
JOHN A. STODDART, Real Estate, No 925 Walnut Street.— No
form of investment has become so popular with the conser-
vative public as judiciously selected real estate, for not only
is a permanent source of Income assured, but there is a
reasonable c< rtainty of prospective i icrease in value. Much
depends upon the choice of eligibly situated and strictly lirst-class
improved property, and there is no better safeguard than in
security the benefit of tie sound judgment and practical experi-
ence of one of our responsible real estate agents. Promini lit
thenumbei thus referred to is Mr. John A. Stoddart, whose .
bu :i„-, as a real estate broker, has, through jndiciou '
able in..; "-i -incur, been developed to proportions of great magni-
tude M.- Stoddart has a large amount ol valuable property to
dl , ise of. which offer an excellent opportunity for profitable in
spection, and the list includes 500 lots at Ocean View , 401 ai
laud in Montgomery County, Pa., and farms and buildings in
Stoddartville, Pa., besides much property in this city ami its
vicinity. Re does a general real estate business, collecting rent
buying, selling, and exchanging property, negotiating loans 01
bond and mortgage at favorable rates, and taking full charge of
landed estati . Mr. Stoddart is a native of Stoddartville, Pa.,
which place was named in honor oT his father. He has resided in
Philadelphia for the past thirty-five years, and has long enjoyed
the highest of reputations for his honorable method -.
ELECTRO-TINT ENGRAVING COMPANY, No. 7ai Chestnut
Street.— The art of the eugraver is one of the most difficult,
complex and Important in existence. Though many con-
cerns are engaged therein, but few attain the highest plane
of artistic realism, grace and accuracy, and it is matter for con-
gratulation that Philadelphia has located in its midst such an I ml-
heut and ably conducted concern as the Electro-Tint Engraving
Company, Of No. 726 Chestnut Street. The business which was
only established about six months ago, under the able maugement
of Mr. J. C. Claghorn, has met with a rapid aud substantial growth
owing to the. manifest superiority of the secret proci lutrolled
by and owned by the company, and by which the most aduiirable
and elaborate work is speedily accomplished and at moderate
prices. All classes of illustrative work arc done equally well here,
and at prices comparing favorably with those quoted elsewhere.
Associated with Mr. Claghorn in the company are Mr. Charles
Purtin, the celebrated etcher, a native of England, aud who has '
been a resident of the United States and a prominent member ol
art circles. He has made Philadelphia his headquarters since 1885
Mr. L. Frank Stearns is a photographer and a native of New Eng-
land. Mr. Jas. Mclnty re is also a photographer and a nal
Philadelphia. Both gentlemen are experts in their line and add
materially to the excellence of the company's work, which in-
cludes engravings in half-tone, etched on copper direct from photo
drawing or other copy ; also reproductions of steel or wood engrav-
ings from drawings or other copy in line or stipple. The advant-
ages derived from this adaptability of the process can be fully
realized, while promptness and careful work are assured, and the
moderate prices will agreeably surprise those accustomed to the
co»tly nature of the work done by old concerns, and which does
not compare with that of the Electro-Tint Engraving Co. Those
interested should by all means send copy estimate.
DAVID B HILT, Insurance and Real Estate, No. 114 South
Fourth Street.— Of the numerous insurance agents and
brokers in this city, none stands higherin public confidence
01 has received a larger measure of recognition from lead-
ing merchants, manufacturers and property-owner-, than Mr.
David B. Hilt, of No. 114 South Fourth Street. This gentleman lias
been established in the insurance business here for a period of
twenty-five years, and has developed a connection and patronage
that clearly proves his energy, ability and influence. He is the
authorized agent in this city for the Prudential Fire Association,
and the Farragut Fiie Insurance Company, of New York, and the
Employers' Liability Assurance Company, of England, alio
transacts a general brokerage business in fire, lif.- accident and
marine insurance. As a practical and experienced underwriter,
Mr. Hilt otters substantial inducements to The public, including
low rates and liberally-drawn policies, while all losses sustaini <
are equitably adjusted and promptly paid through him. He Is
prepared to take entire charge of the insurance of luge mill, fac-
tory and warehouse properties, dwellings, stores, vessels and car
goes, placing and distributing risks among souud eo panics onlj
renewing policies when expired and generally reliei ing the bus!
ness community of all care and trouble in tin* important respect.
His ong experience in insurance matters is a guarantee that he fully
understands evi i> detail, and oilers the best possibl Indemnity to
patrons furnished by the most responsible insurance comp 11
existence. Mr. Hilt is h native' Philadelphia!!, m till active pi line
of in... a member ol the Tariff A- -oei itimi and tti ■ roe. rwritei '
Association, aud stands di sei vedlj high in insurance and h
1 lilies.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
WALTER SNYDES, Knitting Machinery and Knitting Mill
Supplies, No. S.'- 5 ' Arch Street.— A most important enter-
prise is that established in Philadelphia by Mr. Walter
Sayder. the widely known authority in knit goods and
■knitting machinery. He has established the leading depot of its
kind iu the United States, aud is the best prepared of any one to
supply the newest aud most improved styles of knitting machinery,
also to buy and sell all kinds of machinery for knitting mills on
commission, while he likewise deals in the b-^st grades of knitting
mill supplies. Mr. Snyder was born iu Philadelphia, and has all
his busiu~-s life been elosely identified with this branch of indus-
try. What he recommends can be relied upon, and the fact of his
being the agent for the famous Erintuti & Denny seamless knitter
.should alone induce the trade to examine and test it ou its merits.
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It is by far the best knitter made, aud is in use in the leading mills
.of the United States. The builders have overcome in this machine
all the faults cummou in seamless hosiery machinery ; it has the
very latest improvements aud is justly celebrated for speed, qual-
ity of work, least, expense in running, making more perfect work,
saving waste, time and money, while it has the most accurate
adjustable stop motion, double bearing for shaft, etc. It has the
most perfect and positive needle and needle cylinder protector of
any machine in the market. Mr. Snyder deals in all kinds of
knitting machinery, and acting as broker for the same, offers the
most substantia! inducements both to buyer and seller. Iu second-
hand knitting machines he leads the trade, and his establishment
is headquarters for all kinds of new and second hand knitting
machinery arid supplies. There is no one so well qualified to serve
the interests of the trade as he, and those seeking anything in this
line should call or correspond. Among the specialties in his stock
are circular and flat ribbed machines for ladies' and misses' ribbed
underwear, cop and skein winders, loopers and sewing machines,
spring beard needles, latch needles, hosiery presses, button hole
machines, crochetting machines, bobbins, hosiery, drawer and
shirt boards, etc. Balmoral frames, round frames are also special-
ties, and the trade can fully rely ou his ability to supply all
descriptions of machinery of highest standard of excellence, at
prices which cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Mr. Snyder has
issued a full descriptive catalogue, which will be sent on applica-
tion, and is worthy of the large measure of success attending his
ably directed enterprise.
WILLIAM SPRAGUE & CO., Steam Engine Builders, Mill
wrights and General Machinists, Nos.628 and 630 Filbert
Street.— This house has been in successful operation
since 1S73, and is now prepared with better facilities
than ever before to execute every description of machinery work
and to contract for the building of special machinery of every
description. Particular attention is given to repairing of steam
engines, printing presses, book binders', paper box and shoe manu-
facturing machinery, and a specialty is made of repairing and
-moving printing presses, and of the execution of all fust-class
• work. Steam engine cylinders are bored iu position at moderate
cost, and filled with improved piston wheiulesired. Estimates are
furnished ou application or by mail, and those interested should
not fail to ascertain the ligures of the firm before contracting else-
where. Jobbing of every description is promptly attended to
The attention of ink manufacturers and label printers is directed
to the three-roller color grinding mill manufactured by this firm,
as worthy of their serious consideration. This Arm also makes a
specialty of trueiug off jewelers' rolls, at $5 per set. The business
premises are spacious iu size, thoroughly equipped with uew and
improved machinery, operated by steam power, and every mod-
ern facility is at hand for guaranteeing the prompt and perfect
fulfillment of all orders and commissions. Superiority is the invar-
iable character of the products of this house, aud, with a prestige
and career covering a period of sixteen years, it may be reason-
ably inferred that the esteem in which it is held is the Datural
outgrowth of its usefulness and the reputable business methods
upon which it was founded and has ever been conducted. The
patronage is liberal and influential in this city, and throughout
the middle states, and promises soon to reach proportions of
greater magnitude brought about by the business methods in force.
JOS. O. McCOLLEY, JR., Fine Furniture and BeddiDg, No. S24
Arch Street.— The house of Jos. O. McColley, Jr., was estab-
lished in 1887, and quickly took a foremost position in its
line by reason of the superiority of its stock and the enter-
prise and reliability of its business management. The business
premises comprise an entire four-story brick building, 21x120 feet
iu dimensions, and the sissortment of goods which crowds all the
floors of this spacious attractive establishment embraces furniture
of every description for the parlor, chamber, dining-room, hall,
office and kitchen; bedding of every kind, and fine upholstery
goods. The house is prepared to supply the trade with ash, walnut,
mahogany, rosewood, cherry and painted sets, botli hand and fac-
tory made, including the latest designs and freshest novelties;
also, curtains, shades, lambrequins, sofas, ottomans, chiffoniers,
and many articles suited for both use and ornamentation. A spec-
ialty is made of the manufacture of fine upholstery noted for rich-
ness of materials and artistic workmanship. It is the aim of the
proprietor to produce a class of goods which shall rank superior
in the trade, not only in quality of material, but in the equally
important matters of beauty of design and fine effects, and the
inducements offered as regards both quality of goods and liberality
of prices have served to make the house a strong favorite
with the trade everywhere. Its goods are in heavy and perma-
nent demand wherever once introduced. Mr. McColley was born
at Milford. Del., and, as regards both business integrity and ster-
ling enterprise, he justly merits the prominence and popularity he
ha3 attained.
CHARLES BRIXTZIXGHOFFER, Wholesale and Retail Brush
Manufacturer. No. 935Market Street.— One of the oldest and
most enterprising houses engaged in the manufacture of
brushes is that of Mr. Charles Brintzinghoffer. This estab-
lishment was founded by the present proprietor in 1842, and has
had a most successful career. The premises utilized for the busi-
ness consist of atour-story brick building, which is divided into
ware-rooms and manufacturing department. In the latter depart-
ment the latest improved labor-saviug machinery is in operation,
and a large number are employed, and the products consist of hair,
paint, shoe, sciub, stove, dust, window, sweeping, tooth, horse,
cloth, white-wash, shaving and other brushes. Mr. Brintzing-
hoffer is also a manufacturers' agent, and his warerooms are filled
with an almost endless assortment of brushes for every conceiv-
able use, and with a fine display of useful and ornamental goods.
He is the sole agent for Philadelphia for the Star Safety Razor, a
great invention which renders shaving an easy and convenient
luxury, obviates all danger of cutting the face, and is warranted
to shave clean. The trade of the house is of both a wholesale and
retail character, and extends throughout the middle states. The
facilities possessed by Mr. Brintzinghoffer enable him to offer to
his patrons a high grade of goods at prices which cannot be
excelled, if equalled in the city, anil he conducts his business upon
a p >licy of "quick sales and small returns." He was bom in
Philadelphia aud the Quaker city has within it no more patriotic or
deserving citizen thau he.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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WM. & F. W. SHARPLES, Commission Merchants, Cotton
Varus, No. 123 Chestnut Street.— The textile industries
of Philadelphia, and of the middle and eastern states
generally are ol great and growing magnitude, and
tlie consumption of raw material is correspondingly enormous.
Naturally, the demand (or cotton yarns comes first. Theseeuter
wholly or in part intu such a vast variety of fabrics that it is of
the utmost importance to manufacturers and mill men to secure
supplies from those bouses which otter the greatest inducements as
to price and quality. One of the leading representatives in the
line is the firm of Messrs. W. M. & F. W. .sharpies of No. 123 Chest-
nut street. Both by reason ot ample resources, perfected facili-
ties and thorough knowledge of the wants of tin; trade, the firm
have become justly celebrated and have developed annual sales of
extended and grow ing volume. This business was founded in 1878
by Messrs. McDowell and Sharpies, succeeded by the present
co-partnership in September, 1S.SS. Messrs. Sharpies are natives of
Delaware County, Pa., from early life Identified with this branch
of business, aud have been actively connected with Philadelphia's
commercial Circles for the past fifteen years. As yarn commission
merchants they represent the leading spinners, and are prepared
to make favorable contracts or promptly fill the largest orders for
combed and carded cotton; warps, skeins, cops, single, two, three
aud four ply. The extent and variety of the yarns they handle
enable them to meet the most diverse wants of manufacturers for
every class of fabric. They occupy a desirably located warehouse,
five floors, 20x100 feet in dimensions, and here carry a very heavy
and comprehensive stock. Quality is ever their first considera-
tion, they supply the very finest as well as medium grades and
their opportunities are such that the most famous spinners of the
United States consign to them, thereby securing the widest possi-
ble and most diversified market for their product. The Messrs.
Sharpies are popular and respected young business men, whose
policy and methods are emphatically endorsed by the flourishing
condition of their trade relations.
LAWRENCE JOHNSON & CO., Shipping and Commission Mer-
chants, No. 109 Walnut Street.— Philadelphia is ably main-
taining her supremacy in every branch of export and import
trade. Independent of her great natural advantages as
regards location and connections, are to be considered the influen-
tial character of her leading commercial circles and the sterling
spirit of enterprise manifested in every branch of the world's
trade. Representative among the principal houses, that have
materially increased this volume of trade, is that of Messrs. Law
renc" Johnson & Co., shipping and commission merchants, whose
offices are located at No. 109 Walnut Street. The co-partners
are able and energetic commission and shipping merchants,
fully conversant with every detail of this important business.
They receive consignments of produce, goods, etc., from all parts
of the globe, and also act as agents for foreign bankers and mer-
chants. The firm make a specialty of handling cargo lots of rub-
ber, sugar, coffe,', iron ore, cork, ivory, etc., and carry on an
extensive trade with Europe, the West Indies and South America.
They likewise effect purchases and make shipments of American
produce and manufactures both in the interest of American and
foreign patrons. Messrs. Lawrence Johnson & Co., attend also to
the chartering and dispatching of vessels, load and discharge car-
goes, collect freights and act as agents in Philadelphia for the
owners of steamships or sailing vessels. All orders are promptly
and faithfully attended to, and entire satisfaction is guaranteed to
patrons. Mr. Lawrence Johnson is a director of the Philadelphia
Warehousing Company, and a member of the Union League and
Ritteuhouse Clubs. Mr. R. Winder Johnson is also a member of
the Kittenhouse Club, while Mr. Antonio Sans is a director of the
Commercial and Maritime Exchanges. The partners are expon-
ents of the strictest principles of commercial integrity, and are to
be congratulated upon the large measure of success attending
their well directed efforts in extending the import trade of the
city of Philadelphia.
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in the growth of any branch of industry, commerce and trade.
Tin- risks involved in fire, life and marine insurance here In Phila-
delphia at the present day represent hundreds of millions of dol-
lars, while the volume of business transacted grows apace, many of
our most solid and sagacious citizens being extensively engaged in
the sphere of activity here Indicated. Prominent among those re-
ferred to is J Carpenter Rhoads, tie- vv t-ll known insurance agent
and broker, whose office is located at S13}£ Walnut Street, room No.
3, (telephone number 780,) and than whom none in this city sustains
a higher reputation as few en Joy a larger share of popular favor
and patronage. Mr. Bhoads, who is a gentleman of middle age
and a native or Delaware Co., Pa., is a man of ample experience,
as well as of energy and sagacity. He was formerly engaged in
the real estate business for many years, and in 1887 embarked in
the present line in which h>' has been signally successful. Mr.
Bhoads conducts a general fire, life aud marine business, placing
all classes ot desirable risks with responsible companies at the
lowest consistent rates, while he represents the following stanch
institutions: — Commercial L'nion of Loudon, England; the London
& Lancashire; the Broadway Ins. Co., and others equally trust-
worthy. He offers as references gentlemen whose uames stand
high in the financial circles of Philadelphia.
LOUIS HILLEMANN, Bottler of Lager Beer, Ale and Porter,
and Manufacturer ot Superior Beverag-s, Nos. 412-14
Dillwyn Street.— A successful and progressive business
house in this city engaged iu the bottling of lager b< ei ale
and porter, and in the manufacture of superior beverages, is that
conducted by Mr. Louis HiUemann, at Nos. 412 aud til Dillwyn
Street. This business was organized in lsiion Fairmouut Avenue,
and it acquired such a rapid and extensive growth that in a year's
time more commodious premises became imperative to keep pace
with the increased demand for the products of the house. Then it
was that a removal was made to the premises now occupied on
Dillwyn Street. These, premises consist of two floors, each 5ox50
feet in dimensions, and the merchantile equipments consist of
steam power bottling machines, two generators, and all other
effective appliances for the economical aud successful carrying on
of the enterprise. A specialty is made of the manufacture
of all kinds of aerated beverages, such as ginger ale, sarsaparilla,
lemon, soda and kindred drinks, and these are acknowledged to
have no superiors in the market, and but very few equals. A
large stock is carried, and a leading specialty is made of catering
to a first-class family trade. The patronage is derived from all
parts of the city and suburbs. Fifteen hands and eight wagons
are in service. Orders by mail or express are given prompt atten-
tion, and goods are delivered at short notice and without delay.
Mr. HiUemann was born iu New York and has resided in Philadel-
phia for the past twenty years. He is energetic and progressive,
and thoroughly acquainted with all the demands of the trade in
which he is engaged.
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CARPEN'TKi: Run V.D3, Marine. Life and Fire Iusurance, So
3i:".;< Walnut Street. Room No.3.— The remarkable di vi :■.;>
ment of the insurance interests in our great cities dur-
ing the past quarter of a century probably lias no parallel
STAR NOVELTY COMPANY, Manufacturers of Infants' and
Children's Caps, H. Bamberger, Proprietor Nos. 223 and 225
South Fifth Street.— One of the most noteworthy of the
prominent industrial and mercantile establishments of
Philadelphia, is that of the Star Novelty Company, manufacturers
of infants' and children's caps, whose salesroom and factory are
located at Nos. 223 and 225 South Fifth street. This en-
was inaugurated eight years ago by the present proprietor, Mr. H.
Bamberger. Under his energetic, able, and expert direction a
substantial success was obtained at the outset, and the trade lias
been steadily increasing until it has reached its present large pro-
portions, and it now extends throughout the United States, selling
only the verj lii^t class houses in the larger cities. The premises
occupied, are large and extensive and equipped in all the depart-
ments In the most complete and approved sty'..'. The factory is
provided with at) necessary machinery and mechanical appli
and employment Is furnished to hundreds of operatives. Thee:
consisting of lace, silk, mull, plush, etc., 4 i< . f >r infants and larger
Children are remarkable for elegance, sty!", and fineness ot finish,
they having the established reputation of being theli idin
house In the country,a fact -acknowledged by the leading retail
houses of the country as well as their competitors, the cap manu-
facturers.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
fHELAXD TITLE & TRUST COM PAN Y.Nos. 608 and 610 Chest-
nut Street.— Xlii~ re | nv<ei it, ttive an d successful company was
duly incorporated midti the laws of Pennsylvania, August
26th, 1885. with a paid up capital ol $1,000,000. From the
inception of its business it has become noted for the superior and
careful manner in which all Its affairs are conducted, and is now
ihe recipient of an influential and extensive patronage. In addi-
tion to the regular title and insurance business, a large general
deposit business is transacted, receiving money subject to check at
siijht, and allowing interest on the balance at the rate of 2
per cent, per annum. The deposit account has now reached
the handsome sum of $2,250,000, and is steadily increasing. It
has ofteu been thought by the public, that trust companies
do not care fur active accounts, but in this instance at least
they are especially solicited. Owing to its close relations with
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builders and dealers in real estate, this company is at all
times enabled to offer to executors, administrators, trustees,
guardians and private investors, well selected first mortgages
upon city property at the highest current rates, accompanied by its
guarantee of title. The safe deposit facilities of the company are
also very attractive and convenient. Boxes in their vaults, which
are impregnable to burglars and indestructible by fire can be
rented from $5 and upwards. In addition to the boxes for safe de-
posit purposes, the company has extensive accommodation for the
storage of silver, trunks, boxes, chests, etc., at very reasonable
rates. The coinpauy likewise undertakes the management of real
estate, including sales, rentals, collections of mortgage interest,
ground rents, etc. Having full access to the admirable plant of the
company, this department is able to obtain always all needful data
at once, and receives immediate notice of any impending sheriff's
sale, that affects any premises under its care. The importance of
this safeguard against sale by reason of liens or municipal improve-
ments is great. For a moderate fee the company furnishes this in-
formation to any holder of real estate or holder of ground rents
and second mortgages. The Land Title & Trust Company has in-
sured the titles of much valuable property in Philadelphia and
neighborhood, assuming all responsibility and making effectual
searches for each piece of property, and at the same time tabulat-
ing all the entries of transfer, mortgages, judgments, etc. The
advantages of this guarantee of title are obvious, and include the
feature that a house, lot, or store ear. be much more readily sold
wheu the prospective purchaser has not to go to the expense of an
examination of title, but is enabled to buy under the'guarantee of
this responsible company. The following gentlemen, who aie
widely and favorably known in financial and business circles for
their executive ability, energy and just methods are the officers
and directors, viz: Nathaniel E. Januey, president; J. Sergeant
Price, vice president; Jas. P. P. Brown, secretary and treasurer;
Albert A. Outerbridge, trust officer; Win. Henry Rawle, chairman
of committtee ou trusts; Geo. M. Troutman, chairman of finance
committee; directors: Samuel S. Sharp, Win. Henry Rawle, J.
Sergeant Price, Hany G. Clay, John B. Colah.au, Jr., George M.
Troutman, Harry F. West, Chas. P. Perot, Ellis D. Williams, Clias.
B< nj. Wilkinson, Charles Richardson, Wm. R. Nicholson, Nathaniel
E. Janney. The ofHces of the company are located at Nos. 60S and
610 Chestnut Street, where all inquiiies and other details are
promptly attended to.
SS. SCATTERGOOD & CO., Importers of Fruits, Nuts. Brim-
stone, Sumac, Etc., No. 122South Delaware Avenue.— The old
, house of Messrs. S.S. Scattergood & Co.,has contributed most
materially to the importance and prosperity of Philadel-
phia as a great centre of foreign commerce. It was founded in
1842. In 18*4 Mr. Charles H. Reokefus came into co-partnership
with Mr. Scattergood under the style of S. S. Scattergood &
Co., and which has ever since been retained as the title of
this honorable old house. It ever pursued an able and ener-
getic policy, establishing important trade relations with Mediter-
ranean ports and having influential mercantile connections
throughout the United States. In 1880, the lamented decease
of Mr. Scattergood occurred after a long and honorable career,
and since that date, Mr. E. F Scattergood, his nephew, has
been a partner, bringing to bear excellent business qualifications
and experience having been connected with the concern for fifteen
years previously. Mr. Reckefus is a recognized authority in this
branch of trade, and the house pernianentlymaintains a leading
position as direct importers and commission merchants of fruits,
nuts, brimstone, sumac, etc. The firm handle the finest brands of
raisins, currants, figs, dates, etc., select oranges and lemons,
malaga grapes, etc., also full lines of nuts, best Sicily sumac, brim-
stone, etc. The firm occupy a large four-story warehouse. 32x120
feet in dimensions, and very conveniently located at No. 122 South
Delaware Avenue, just below Chestnut Street. A heavy stock is
here carried, and both as to prices and quality, substantial induce-
ments are offered to the trade. The partners are merchants of
the highest standing, who have ever retained the confidence of
leading commercial circles, and whose energy and ability retain to
this city superior facilities as a purchasing point in this branch of
trade. Mr. Reckefus is an active and popular member of the trade
and both he and Mr. Scattergood are public-spirited citizens.
HAMBUBG-BREMEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, of
Hamburg, Germany, Wm. J. Ryan, Agent, No. 4:U Walnut
Street.— Of the many staunch and responsible insurance
agencies in this city, none stands higher in public confi-
dence or receives a larger measure of recognition than that con-
ducted by Mr. Win. J. Ryan, at No. 134 Walnut Street. This gen-
tleman is especially prominent in insurance circles as the agent
for the Hamburg-Bremen F'ire Insurance Company, of Hamburg,
Germany; and the California Insurance Company or San Francisco,
Cal. His agency covers the territory embraced in the counties of
Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery, and has been successfully
conducted by him since January, 1886. The Hamburg-Bremen is
one of the strongest and must popular insurance corporations
represented in this country. It was organized in Germany in 1834,
and established its business in this country the succeeding year.
Its cash assets in the United States now amount to 51,148,657.67,
with a surplus of $421,926.85, and its losses paid in this country
amount to upwards of $6,000,000.00, The officers ami managers oi
this company have entire confidence in the ability and integrity
of Mr. Ryan as their representative in this important territory, and
In- is thus enabled to secure equal and exact justice to all parties
in interest when a loss occurs, and to guarantee the prompt adjust-
ment and speedy payment of all honest claims. Mr. Ryan is a
native of Philadelphia, a memberof the hoard of underwriters, and
a young man of large experience in insurance matters.
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THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, A. F.
Sabine, Resilient Secretary, No. 506 Walnut Stieet.— The
Guarantee Company of North America "as organized Id
1872, and its head offices are at St. James Street, Montreal.
Seeing the advantage of a representation la Philadelphia, the com-
pany in ISM opeued a branch at No. 608 Walnut Street, Mr. A. F.
Sabine beiug the resident secretary. The following gentlemen,
who are widely and favorably known in financial and business
circles for their executive ability, prudence and just methods are
the officers and directors in Montreal and Philadelphia, viz: Pre-
sident, Sir Alexander T. Gait ; vice-president and managing direc-
tor, Edward Sawllngs; W. J, Buchanan, general manager bank of
Montreal; Hon. J. Gregory Smith, president C. V. R. R., St.
Albans; Win. Wainwrlght, assistant general manager G. T. R.; H.
S. Macdougall, MacDougall Bros., financial agents; Wm. Withall,
vice-president Quebec bank, Montreal ; T. G. Shaughnessy, assis-
tant general manager Can. Pac. Ry.; George Hague, general man-
ager Merchants bunk of Canada. Philadelphia directors— Benjamin
B. Comegys, president Philadelphia National Bank; J. Livingston
Erriuger, president Philadelphia Trust Company; Alfred M.Col-
lins, A. M. Collins, Sons & Company ; Johu C. Sims, Jr., secretary
Pennsylvania R. R. Co.; C. Hartshorne, vice-president Lehigh
Valley R. R. ; G. R.W. Armes, treasurer Shenadoah Valley R R. : G.
M. Troutman, president Central National Bank. This company
transacts the largest guarantee business in America and can
offer t" applicants for bonds the most favorable terms consistent
with a continuous and unquestioned security. The number of
bonds issued by the company to June 30, 1SS9, amounted to 105.318
Claims paid $677,656.74 ; capital and resources, $1,024.7??. 42; sur-
plus, 8198,988.93. We would observe that the bonds of this respon-
sible company are not vitiated by change in position of the em-
ployee, and can be transferred from one employee to another
without expense. The company has also blanches in New York,
Boston, Chicago, Richmond, St. Louis, Baltimore, and other
leading centres of wealth and population. The rates of the com-
pany, which are just and moderate are based on its own tested ex-
perience as well as that of the principal British offices now exist-
ing. Mr. A. F. Sabine, the resident Philadelphia secretary, has
had great experience and is noted for his promptness, courtesy and
integrity. For details relative to the rates, etc., information is
cheerfully furnished on application at the company*s office.
STAHL & STRAUB, Bankers and Brokers. No. 113 South Fifth
Street.— The Philadelphia money market has long been
justly celebrated for its sound and conservative yet active
and advantageous character. Nowhere is money seeking
remunerative investment so safe and no where can legitimate
commercial paper find such ready negotiation. This business was
established in 1881 by the present enterprising linn which is com-
posed of Messrs. Gustai Stahl and Jam?- II. Straub, and a more re-
presentative firm of financiers could not lie found, and as bankers
and brokers they transact one of the largest businesses in Phila-
delphia. They have occupied their present handsomely furnished
offices since October, lbbS, having been originally located at No. 18
South Third Street. The firm unite the widest range of practical
experience, coupled with perfected facilities and influential con-
nections. They trausact a luge banking business, receiving de-
posits, on current account or for stated periods at best rat- 51 [in-
terest, loans are made on approved collateral, while the promi-
nent specialty of the house is the buying and selling one
sion of all securities listed on the exchanges of Philadel-
phia, New York. Boston and Baltimore with which they have
direct communication, including government, railroad bonds and
stocks and miscellaneous securities. They have a direct wire with
Messrs. Harris & Fuller, ol the New York Stock Exchange, and
every facility is afforded patrons to keep pace with the fluctua-
tions of the stock market instantaneously. Mr. Stahl is a native
Of Germany and lias had a financial experience extending over
twenty years, having been connected with the banking business
there and in Philadelphia ever since he left school. Mr. Straub is
a native of this city and has had fifteen yeai - experience. He is a
prominent and popular member of the Stock Exchange and is
councilman of the eighteenth ward of this city. Botb partuei > are
highly esteemed in financial circles in this citj as honorable and
progressive business men and influential citizens. The standing
and reputation of this honorable house are of the highest, all
transactions being conducted on a sound, well balauced basis,
conducive to permanent satisfaction and prosperity.
FGTJTEKCNST, Photogravures, Phototype Specialties, F'
No. 712 Arch Street.— Mr. F. Gutekunst has achieve)
! worldwide reputation in his profession, and 'JevelopV,
patronage of considerable magnitude, "iili far reach II
influential connections. His art galleries and studio are centrally
located at No. 712 Arch Street, comprising the entire building,
with the upper floors of No. 711. TH premises are handsomely
furnished, and arranged for the convenience of the public. On
the first floor is the attractive art gallery, a permanent exhibition
of the greatest triumphs of the artist, camera, and engraver,
including portraits treated in all styles, views of city and country,
marine and landscape scenes, the great centennial panorama,
acknowledged to be the largest photograph iu the world, etc., etc.
It will be seen from the magnificent array before the visitor, the
scope, character and extent of Mr. Qutekunst's facilities. He
unquestionably stands at the head' of his profession in America.
On the second floor are the ladies' parlors richly furnished and
decorated and where everything accessory to successful sittings
before the camera is at hand. Ou the second floor also with its
two sky lights are the photographic outfits— the most complete of
any in Philadelphia. Here are the dry plate and instantaneous
processes operated in the most perfect manner. The whole of the
apparatus are of the newest and the best. The business is by no
means confined to portrait work. This is but one department.
Landscape and commercial photography are prominent special-
ties; everything can be photographed either here, or by experi-
enced artists sent out, including buildings, machinery, merchan-
dise, ships, animals, marine and landscape views. The works
photo-mechanical printing are situated at Ninth Street and Glra.
Avenue and are extensive and perfectly equipped, employ IB
most skilled hands, on photogravure and phototype work I
America. His artistic conceptions are allied to great execute '
ability, and practical business methods; his establishment is the
model in its line, and the proprietor who is highly esteemed in
social circles, justly merits the success that has attended his ably
directed efforts.
EDW. C. RYER, General Manager Vermont Life Insurance
Company, No. 426 Walnut Street.— This gentleman has been
connected with the life insurance business since 1S76. secur-
ing a well-grounded knowledge of all its details and re
quirements, and was appointed to his present responsible positio
ou January 1,1883. The Vermont Life issues what are describe!
as the new installment bond, which experts declare to be safer
and surer and, in the average case, cheaper than any other pop "'
In this bond the largest possible amount of ready money issecur
with insurance at the very lowest possible cost. The amouni
this bond is definitely stated; it is hampered by no condition?
is contingent upon nothing, and depends only upon your plea 1
You will not be obliged to invest more than you wish, or to 1c
you have paid in. In addition to the savings bank features
investment, the installment bond is also a j-dicy of life insi
covering the amount of the bond at a lower ra"' of premiun i
can be obtained in any of the co operative or assessment so '
It is better than a bank, or even a government bond. Th/ n 1
lent condition of this company is clearly shown by the '
statement made January 1, 1889. The ratio of surplus is {'i'\
than that of any other full legal reserve company in the i"j
States, being 133^ to the 100. During the year ls.ss the lucre '
income was $10,693.00; in assets, ¥27,128.00; In reserve,*
in surplus, $4,321.00 : in number of policies writteu. 1,268.
record to be proud of, and shows the high estimation ir
Company is held and also proves its steady increase i. .
Mr. Ryer is a native of New York ciiy and for eleceu y
at Burlington, Vt., served during the war and came
phla, in 1*70. He is iu the active prime of life, a me '
Life Underwriters' Board, and has charge of the inter.
Vermont Life throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware, p.
Its success with energy, zeal and decided success. He is
and prompt in all his transactions and much respected in bus
and Insurance circles.
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"ACOB LODGE & SON, Machinists, No. 103 Hudson Street.—
This business, is the oldest of its kind in the United States,
having been founded by Mr. Jacob Lodge in 1S40, and who
devised and introduced marked improvements into jewelers'
nd other specialties. He achieved a national reputation,
, iris developed a trade of great magnitude. In 1S68, Mr.
n F. Lodge, his son, was admitted into co-partnership under
ityle of Jacob Lodge & Son., and which has ever since been
iitimied. Mr, Jacob Lodge owing to impaired health was not an
active partner aft"r lsT 1 .-,. and finally retired in lSs.5, after a long,
honorable and useful career. His second son. Mr. Jacob Lodge,
Jr., c. line in to copartnership at that date with Mr. Wm. F. Lodge, and
(he two are recognized as possessing the highest qualifications
bringing to bear the widest range of practical experience, per-
fected facilities, and influential connections. The skill and im-
proved appliances of this able firm are worthy of special mention,
and have secured for it the orders and business of a majority of
leading users of its lines of mechanism and those in need of fine
, machinist work generally. The firm's shops and salesrooms com-
prise four floors, 25 by 50 feet, equipped with the latest improved
machinery and appliances run by steam power and affording
steady employment to a large force of hand". The fame of the
Lodge make of rolling nulls for jewelers, etc., is worldwide. They
have not their counterpart for strength, durability and efficiency,
and are all manufactured by a standard, regulatedby the makers.
iey include three to four inch mills in frames and four and five
' inch square wire rolls with cogs and stand. Half round roll? for
rings, etc. All sizes are promptly made to order, and both as to
prices and quality, no such advantages can be obtained elsewhere.
Tiie firm's trade covers every section of the United States, and
includes also a heavy export demand from London, Paris, South
'■ca. In New York and Philadelphia, etc., the Lodge rolling
etc.. are the standards, and are in use in the leading shops.
.V. E. Lodge was born in this city, and resides at Island
;hts. N. J., and is one of the most public spirited citizens of
suburb, his election to the office of mayor of the town, indica-
g the coij.fllence reposed in his integrity and marked executive
• oilities.
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INTGOMERY'S PREPARATIONS; Headquarters, No. 263
North Ninth Street ; Laboratory, No. 14-1 North Sixth
Street.— Montgomery's valuable and always reliable pre-
parations are known far and wide over the American con-
and their popularity and sale increase witli the lapse of
Mr. Montgomery first began business in 1359 at No. 114
forth Sixth Street. About a dozen years ago he opened a second
stablishment at No. 203 North Ninth Street, and here he now lias
s headquarters. He employs a large staff in the manufacture,
'■iiig and shipping of his. various celebrated preparations,
l are sent to all parts of the United States and South
ica. On° of the most useful of these preparations is Mont-
y's celebrated hair restorer, an invaluable article for the toi-
>t checks the falling out of hair, causes a new growth of hair
spots, restores hair to its natural color, improves its grow th,
'es the scalp and roots f the hair, increases the secretion
jloring matter of the hair, removes dandruff from the
cures eruptiv" diseases of the scalp, and does not discolor
i. Montgomery's expectorant is another useful preparation,
. • of the best remedies known forcoughs.colds, consumption,
tis, etc. It is sold at 25 cents and il.OO per bottle. Mont-
• s ague syrup for the cure of fever and ague, malarial fever,
s and fever, has a large sale at $1.50 per bottle. Montgom-
rs-vparilla compound, or blood purifying syrup, is also a
reparation sold at $i per bottle ; and not the least in im-
f these preparations is Montgomery's uterine catholicou
f female weakness and its accompanying or resulting
retailed at $1 per bottl>*. The goods are to be had
table drugglstoi direct from the proprietor.
-ASMAN, Proprietors. Popular Hosiery Mills, Cor.
klin Street and Girard Avenue.— A careful exaniina-
a of the commercial and industrial development of
niladelphia, reveals the fact that many enterprises are
on which demand special mention In an historical review
permanent character and will arouse the interest of our
readers by the prominence they have achieved. A representative"
house coming into this category is that so ably conducted by
Messrs. C. &G. Sasmau, proprietors of the popular hosiery mills,
located at the corner of Franklin Street and Girard Avenue. This
is the leading concern of the kind in Philadelphia. The enterprise
was inaugurated seven years ago by the present owners, and it
has since achieved success of the i lost permanent and substantial
order. The factory is comprised in two. spacious floors, eacli I25x
150 feet in area, and it is equipped with ion looms, and all the most
modem machinery, operated by steam power, and the extent of
the business demauds the employment of 12"> expert hands. The
goods are made in a vast variety of styles, and are unsurpassed for
excellence of quality and finish. The trade extends to all parts of
the United States, aud is steadily growing in volume. The Messrs.
Sasman are natives of this city, are popularly known and recog-
nized as representative business men of ability and progressive
methods, and their enterprise has effected much towards develop-
ing the material resources of their birthplace.
Jj—^TNA silk COMPANY, No. 323 Arch Street.— The time is
/ 4 -j not very remote when Americans had to look abroad for-
/' 1 J their supplies of silk goods in every form, and when a
few infant industries for the manufacture of silk yarns
and threads and fabrics sprung into existence, they met with but
scant encouragement, for the prejudice of the people against the
home products was deep-seated, and their favor for foreign goods,
on the opposite hand, equally intense. The founders of these in-
dustries persevered, effected improvements, invented new me-
chanical appliances, aimed at perfection, and ultimately succeeded
in demonstrating that the native were fully the equal of foreign
manufactures. Then silk manufacturing in this country obtained
a firm grip on public favor, and in all its branches has been grow-
ing and prospering for years. Among the concerns devoted to the
production of spool silk, silk twist, machine twist, etc., the Xtna
Silk Compauy has gained well-deserved celebrity. This company
has an establishment, and has had for the past seven years, in
Philadelphia, at No. 323 Arch Street. The company's factory and
headquarters are located at Norfolk, Conn., where they employ
hundreds of hands in manufacturing their silk products, which are
now recognized as standard goods in the markets of the country.
The Philadelphia office is under the management of Mr. I>. \V.
Johnson, who is a native of Connecticut, and has resided in this
city for the past eighteen years. The company has fifteen travel-
ers in all parts of the country, aud fiveof these are associated w ith
the Philadelphia house. Large orders are filled direct from the
factory, and small orders in any part of Pennsylvania, from the
Philadelphia establishment, where a heavy stock is constantly
curried and a splendid business done.
A J. MALONE, Paint Manufacturer, Nos. 1402 and 1101 North
Tenth Street.— This is one of the best known and most
t popular houses engaged in the paint trade in Philadel-
phia. The proprietor originally established himself in
business here as a house and sign painter, in 1872, and five years
later began the manufacture aud sale of paints and painters' sup-
plies. He is especially prominent as sole manufacturer of the excel-
sior natural wood stains, which are the only thing used with suc-
cess over paint, are always uniform and reliable, unrivalled in
appearance, unexcelled in durability, unparalleled in economy,
unequalled in convenience, unprecedented in reputation, and
undisputed in the broad claim of being the very best article of the
kind on the market. It is easily applied, and is unequalled in any
feature of merit, effectiveness or beauty. The business premises
comprise a four-story building, 25x75 feet in dimensions. The trade
of the house is conducted at both wholesale and retail, and is
large, first-class aud influential, and the wants of both dealers and
consumevsare supplied in quantities to suit, at the shortest possible
notice anil at terms and prices which are safe from successful
competition. Mr. Malone is a practical and experienced painter,
and is prepared to execute all orders and commissions for house
and sign painting and interior decorations, with promptness and
in the highest style of the art. He is an accomplished master of
his trade in all its branches, and is in a position to place all trans-
actions on a satisfactory basis and can guarantee results and quote
prices difficult to be secured elsewhere.
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HL. LIPMAN, Oiisin.il Patentee of Eyelet Machines, Xo.
51 South Fourth Street, (Second Floor.)— One ••.' the old
t time business men of Philadelphia, who has won distinc-
tion ami success, is Mr. II. L. Lipinau, the manufacturer
and original patentee "f eyelet uiachiues. This gentleman was
born in the West Indies, ami in 1825, wheu he wa - nine >< ars old,
hi- came to Philadelphia, and has resided bereevei since. Upwards
of fifty-eight years ago he entered the well known stationery
establishment of Turubull Stewart, famous foi the superloi quality
of his goods, to whose business he suce.eeded, and has evei sinee
been established in the stationery business in the neighborhood
of Fourth and Chestnut Streets, and several useful things now
extensively used and considered indispeusable owe their origin to
Mr. Lipmau's ingenuity. In 1854 he introduced the first eyelet
machine nnuie in this country, befoie that dale a small one
Impoi ted from France, Which only riveted the eyelet being in use.
In October, 1S-13, he made the first envelopes manufactured in this
country, and also made the first gummed envelopes, previous to
which time letters were folded and sealed with wafers or sealing
wax. He also made the first grooved rulers manufactured in
America. Over thirty-five years ago he made the first blotting pad
produced in this country. He has been engaged extensively in the
•manufacture of patent eyelet machines that bear his name. These
are made in different sizes and forms, and are adapted for a vari-
ety of uses by hand or treadle. Lipman's patent coiubino eyelet
machine is a new eyelet machine, and is just what is wanted, by
every lawyer, conveyancer and merchant, for inserting eyelets in
paper, leather or cloth. It is simple, cheap, durable, economical,
Interchangeable, and combines the merits or the "Improved" and
the " Indispensable." It is strong, durable, punches the hole well,
and is adapted for long or short eyelet, it clinches the eyelet firmly,
papers cannot be removed, parts are easily replaced, and it com-
bines punch and fastener, and is adapted to various eyelets. Lip-
man's "tri-patent" eyelet machine for cloth or paper is adapted
for every variety of work, as with it eyelets can be inserted in
paper, card, leather, cloth, india rubber webbing, and textile fab-
rics. Mr. Lipinau has also patented the paged or numbered writ-
ing pads and tablets, which will prove a great convenience to
many who are accustomed to using writing pads for the following
reasons: (1) Leaves of sermons or lectures follow tn regular order
ami suggest the length. (2) Paging saves time of reporters and
printers in arranging in order. (3) Paging restrains waste. (4)
Paging distinguishes my tablet from one " Pro Bono Publico." (5)
Numbering allows for each salesman his own numbered tablet.
(6; Fifty leaves are put up in each tablet and are so guaranteed.
Mr. Lipman is the oldest stationer in Philadelphia now in business,
and there is no more widely known nor more esteemed merchant
in the city than he. (Since writing the above we learn that Mr.
Lipman is taking steps to retire from the stationery business.)
ALBERT C. LOWE. Manufacturer of Looking Glasses, Picture
Frames and Window Cornices, No. 1*17 Mai ket Street.— The
emporium par excellence for artistic productions, in the
line of mirrors, carvings, cornices, bric-a-brac, pictures, and
kindred interior decorations is unquestionably the spacious and
well appointed establishment of Albert C. Lowe. Mr. Lowe manu-
factures a line ol looking glasses, picture frames, mouldings.easels
etc.. of exceptional merit, and deals extensively in genuine oil
paintings, steel engravings and general works of art for the parlor
drawing room and library, showing an assortment which for
variety, extent aud elegance is unsurpassed by any display of the
kind in Philadelphia to-day. Unusually low prices prevail also, and
ever> article sold is warranted as represented. This flourishing
business was established in 1865 by the present proprietor, and
during the twenty four years since intervening it has been con-
ducted with uniform success. The business premises occupy a
tastefully appointed 20x125 foot store, with factory in connection,
some thirty expert hands being employed. An exceedingly tine
stock is constantly carried, embracing superb mirrors and looking
glasses, picture frames, window cornices and mouldings ; exquisite
art furniture, in unique design, aud beautiful workmanship, hand-
some wood mantels, pedestals, easels etc., magnifi it bronze
goods, bisrpie figures, and a great variety of bric-a-brac wares; also
a select line of paintings, engravings, etchings, chromos, photo
gravnres, photographs, albums and art novelties, while picture
frames are made to ord i likewise in Al style at short noti'ci
old frames regllt equal to new Mr. Lowe, who is a gentleman of
middle aye, and a man of energy, business ability and skill, was
born in (lennany, and has resided in this city some thirty odd
years. He makes a specialty of imported bisque figures, vases,
bronze ornaments etc,
DAVIH L. KE'l XEK, Manufacturer of Fine Cigars, and Whole-
sale Dealer in Manufactured Tobaccos, Cigarettes. Smokers'
4.1 tides, Etc.. Southeast Corner Fifth and Market Streets.
—The enterprise displayed by the cigar manufacturers of
Philadelphia has long been a source of credit to the city, and done
much to advance tie- mercantile interests of the community. The
city is favorably situated to command the trade, especially of the
central states, and men of experience have not been slow to recog
nize that fact. One of Hit oldest tobacconists to be found in this sec-
tion is Mr. David I.. Ketler, whose establishment is located at the
southeast Corner of Fifth and Market Streets. Mr. Ketler founded
his business in 1850, and continued in the sole control until 1872
when the firm became Messrs. Ketler >i Osmand. The co-partner-
ship existed until 1884 wheu Mr. Ketler again became sole proprie-
tor, and has since been alone in the management of affairs. The
premises occupied are amply spacious and commodious and are
fitted up in the most tasteful and convenient manner. A very' ex-
tensive stock is carried of superior cigars in popular brands, also
manufactured tobaccos, cigarettes, smokers' articles, etc., all of the '
most reliable character, as none but strictly Erst-class goods are
handled by this house. The trade supplied extends throughout
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and this state, and four travel-
ing salesmen constantly represent the house on the road. The
lengthy-established connections of the house have given it command
of the fullest advantages to be gained by a long aud active lease of
business life, and consequently it is in a position to offer tl.e most
favorable terms and prices to the trade, and to Ell all orders, no
matter how large, at the shortest notice. Mr. Ketler is a native
Philadelphia!!, and is so well known to the trade that personal
comments at our hands* would be superfluous. In conclusion,
however, we feel at liberty to say of the house that its prominence
has been attained by a strict adherence to a policy of liberality
aud fair dealing In all its transactions, and that under Mr Ketler's
supervision the trade is bound to extend and increase and prom-
ises to reach mammoth proportions.
WILLIAM K. HAWKINS, Civil Engineer and Architect.
No. IS South Broad Street.— The city of Philadelphia Las
had erected within its limits during the past twenty
years some of the finest public buildings aud private
residences that can be found anywhere in the United States, and
is rapidly going ahead in improvements of the architectural dis-
play of its better class of edifices. Much of this is due to the many
excellent architects she has in her midst, and among the number
practising here must be mentioned Mr. William K. Hawkins, civil
engineer aud architect, who occupies a fine suite of offices at No. IS
South Broad Street, where he Is to be found at all times engaged
in supervising a force of assistants preparing plans and specifica-
tions for a large number of buildings to be erected under his direc-
tion, Mr. Hawkins has given a great deal of his attention to civil
engineering, and was engaged in the construction of numerous
works for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, in whose service
he was for eight ycai s as assistant engineer. In that capacity he
designedand superintended the erection of numerous depots, round
houses and other buildings for the company, between Philadelphia
aud the District of Columbia. He started business for himself at
his present location in 1SS8, and was at once accorded a very lib-
eral and encouraging patronage, which is constantly increasing.
He has now in hand many important commissions, and is prepared
with every facility for carrying oat all kinds of civil engineering
and architectural work. Mr. Hawkins is a native of the city and
was educated at Princeton College and trained In his profi
here. He is a wide awake and energetic business man, thoroughly
wedded to his profession, and enjoys :' ■ confidence and esti
all the prominent builders and pnp. ., owners in the city and
its surroundings. He gives special attention to the construction
Of all kinds of buildings, bridges, roads, railroads, water works,
sewerage systems, harbor Improvements, min s, etc.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
WILLIAM .1 .DORNAN, Boot and Job Printer, Northwest Cor-
ner o[ Seventh and Arch Streets.— Tlie facilities enjoyed
by Philadelphia in the matter of printing and publishing
are of the most complete and desirable character, every
class of the most difficult typographical work can be executed
here with promptitude and in the most accurate artistic style
and one of the leading representative houses thus efficiently pre-
pared, is that of which Mr. William J. Dornan is the popular and
enterprising proprietor. He has become justly celebrated for the
superiority of all printing executed by him, and has made medical
work a prominent specialty, having, a staff of the most skillful
compositors and educated, trained proof-readers. He was born in
Philadelphia and has here in his native citj within a period of
twelve years developed one of the most extensive and prosperous
business interests of the kind. Starting in 1877, Mr. Dornan,
owing to the rapid growth or trade was obliged to seek enlarged
facilities, and three years ago removed to his present most
eligibly and centrally located premises in a splendid building. No.
100 North Seventh Street. Here he has one of the most complete
printing houses in the United States, fitted up and furnished in the
most elaborate manner, with the finest type, material, presses,
etc. This is the leading medical printing house in the United
States, and its productions are noted for typographical, and fine
presswork. In scientific and mathematical work also Mr. Dornan
is deservedly famous. The premises are 60x150 In size, splendidly
fitted with all modern conveniences, while to afford absolute
security for the ouanties of valuable plates, cuts, manuscript, etc.,
Mr. Dornan stores all such matter in his spacious fire proof vaults
under the building. For the finest typographical work the trade
and the public can find no more satisfactory office than this, both
as to price and character of typography, while for all medical,
scientific and technical composition Mr. Dornan offers substantial
inducements, which cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Mr.
Dornan is a man of marked executive capacity, sound judgment
and unflagging energy. He gives personal supervision over his
entire establishment, and it is a model in every, way highly
creditable to himself, and of recognized value as a prominent factor
in retaining to Philadelphia such international prominence.
PETER L. KKEIDER CO., Silversmiths and Manufacturers
of Gold. Silver and Bronze Medals, No. 61? Chestnut Street.
—This is a large and enterprising concern, and is entitled
to special and prominent mention in the pages of this
work. Like many other now noted large industries, this also had
quite a small beginning, its success being the direct result of the
ability which has led its course step by step. Thisconeern is popu-
larly and favorably known in the trade for its manufactures of
gold, silver and bronze medals, and for the excellence and super-
iority of its products in all kinds of silversmiths' work. The
business was founded in 1650, and, although several changes have
been made in the proprietorship, the name of the founder has been
preserved in connection with the business, which in his day-
gained celebrity far and wide. In June, 1SSS, the enterprise passed
Into the hands of the present proprietor, Mr. A. Weber, who is a
native of the city and a silversmith of ability and long experience.
The premises utilized for the business comprise a floor, 25xl2. r , feef
in dimensions, and part of a basement, and the establishment
throughout is equipped with the best mechanical appliances per-
taining to the business, while permanent employment is afforded
to twenty skilled operatives. Possessing ample capital and large
producing facilities, this house is at all times able to meet the
heaviest demands of the trade. The latter is largely derived from
the length, and breadth of the Uuited States, although a consider-
able and increasing export trade is done with England, Fiance,
Germany and Canada. Throughout the middle, eastern ami west-
ern states the patronage given to this house is very large. The
business is characterized by honest and upright dealing and
modern methods, and the house has the confidence of all who have
dealings with it. Mr. Weber is personally a most courteous and
energetic man of business, and very popular in the trade.
SAN GABRIEL WIM. CO., Growers of California Wines and
Distillers of Grape Brandies. San Gabriel, Cal., Arthur J.
Stefani, Agent. No.311)4 Walnut Street— The steadily growing
popularity of the use of native wines has given an impetus
to the trade which is fast assuming proportions of magnitude, and
among those actively identified with it, no concern has achieved a
greater prominence for the superior character of their products
than the San Gabriel Wine Co., growers of California wines and
distillers of grape brandies, whose vineyards covering many hun-
dreds of acres, are located at San Gabriel. Los Angelos, California,
in the great grape growing section of that state. The officers of
this company are D. De Barth Shorb, president and general man-
ager; Evan J. Coleman, vice president; Niles Knickerbocker,
secretary ; E. L. Watkins, superintendent; all residents of Califor-
nia. The sole agents for the sale of the wines and brandy pro-
ducts of the vineyards, are Marschall, Spellman & Co., of New-
York, whose warehouses occupy No. 5 of the New York and Brook-
lyn bridge vaults in that city. The agent for the sale of these
goods in this city is Mr. Arthur Stefani, whose office is at No. 311>-£,
Walnut Street. He is an Italian by birth and has had a long prac-
tical experience in the wine business, and during the time he has
been located in this city, he has secured a large first-class whole-
sale trade derived from dealers and jobbers and the leading
hotels. The wines produced by the San Gabriel Co., are highly en-
dorsed for their purity and general excellence and are far super-
ior in every respect to the many wines imported, while at the
same time they are sold at much less prices. Besides the Cali-
fornia wines and brandies, Messrs. Marschall, Spellman & Co.,
also handle special vintages of those grown in the state of New
York. Mr. Stefani is a very reliable, responsible business man.
and in filling orders he is punctual and prompt. He is well
known in this city and each year his business is steadily growing
and increasing.
E BORDA, & SON, Shippevs of Anthracite Coals, No. 326 Wal
nut Street.— An old established and reliable house inPhila-
delphia actively engaged in the wholesale coal trade, is
that of Messrs. E. Borda & Son, whose offices are located at
No. 326 Walnut Street. The firm have also offices in Boston at No.
20 Exchange Place, and No. 27 Kilby Street. This extensive busi-
ness was established in 1852 by E. Borda, as a miner of coal, and in
1SC3 by Borda, Keller S; Nutting, as shippers and miners of coal,
who were succeeded by Borda & Keller and E. Borda. Eventually
in 1S83 Mr. E. Borda admitted his son, Charles A. Borda, into part
nership, the firm being known by the style and title of E. Borda
& Son. The firm ship largely the finest grades of anthracite
coals, including hard and free burning white ash, Lykens Valley,
Shamokin, red ash, etc. They promptly fill orders for carload or
cargo lots at the lowest ruling market prices, and during the past
year handled nearly 300.00C tons. All anthracite sold by this re-
sponsible firm is gurauteed to maintain the highest standard of
excellence, coming as it does from the best collieries in the anthra-
cite coal region. Messrs. E. Borda & Son ship from Port Richmond,
Philadelphia, and Port Liberty, N. Y., and their trade now extends
throughout eastern, middle and southern states. Mr. E. Borda
was born in France, but has. resided in Philadelphia for the last
twenty-seven years, while his son, Charles A. Borda is a native
of this state.
JB. FLESHMAN, Broker in Stocks, Oil and Grain, No. 128
Bank Avenue.— There are but few, if any, among the
younger stock brokers of Philadelphia who have been more
fortunate in establishing a name and standing in the finan-
cial and commercial circles of the city, than J. B. Fleshman, whose
well appointed office is eligibly located at No. 128 Bank street,
and who is rapidly pushing his way to the front. Mr. Fleshman,
who is a gentleman in the prime of life and a Philadelphian by
birth, is a man of the highest personal integrity as well as energy
and sagacity, and is practically conversant with stock operations
and kindred transactions. He commenced business on his own
account in July ISsS. and from the first he has been steadily in-
creasing his hold on public confidence and favor, and has now an
excellent clientele. Mr. Fleshman handles stocks, bonds, securi-
ties, grain, oil ami petroleum, buying and selling on commission
and margin, ami is prepared to execute all orders in the most
prompt and judicious manner. He operates on the Philadelphia
and New York markets, doing business in New York through Doran,
Wright A Co., and J. C. Allen & Co., by private wires, and all his
operations are handled in the most capable and trustworthy way.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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A J, WEIDENER, Chandeliers, Lamps and Glassware ofeverj
Description, No. 3t> South Second Street, aud No. .7
Strawberry Street.— Tlie progress of civilization ha> be :i
marked by rapid advancement in improved methods of
artificial illumination, while the settings and fixtures from which
the various classes of light shed their brilliancy are equally -
wr
tial features of progress, aud are of direct interest to the public at
large. The demands for lamps, chandeliers and kindred special-
ties uf a character worthy of the architectural developments of the
present age, and has been duly recognized by none In this city
with more satlsfactorj results than by Mr. A. J. Weidener, the
well-known wholesale and retail dealer iu chandeliers, lamps and
glassware of every description, at Nos. S6 South Sec land !7
Strawberry Streets. Thi-i gentleman has been established in the
business for a period ol iwenty-flve years, and ha-, achieved a rep-
utation and acquired .1 trade that places him ill the foremost rank
of enterprise, popularity and success. The premises occupied for
trade purposes comprise a four-story building, 25x125 feet In dimen-
sions, thoroughly attractive In all Its appointments, and pei
convenience of arrangement for display, Inspection and sale. The
connections of the house with manufacturers of the highest repute
enable it to offer its patrons and the trade the latest designs and
most desirable novelties as soon as they are ready for the trad.-,
and the stock iu every department is kept up to the highest point
of excellence and efficiency. The specialties here exhibited iu
chandeliers for the drawing-room, library and all parts of a private
mansion are unsurpassed for beauty of design, fine finish, dura-
bility and artistic excellence, by those of any similar house in the
city, while the lamps aud lamp goods of this enterprising estab-
lishment meet the approval and command the patronage of tha
most critical and fastidious purchasers. Mr. Weidener is agent for
the Pearl Top lamp chimney, and handles a number of valuable
specialties that are not obtainable elsewhere in the city. The
trade is large and influential throughout Pennsylvania. Delaware
and New Jersey, and is annually increasing iu volume and Import-
ance,
CONSOLIDATED MANUFACTURING Co., Manufacturers and
Importers of Brushes, Salesroom and Warehouse No. 209 Mar-
ket Street.— America takes the lead In brush manufacturing.
a fact which is forcibly demonstrated by reference to the
great concern known as the Consolidated Manufacturing Com-
pany whose office, salesroom and warehouse are located at No 206
Market Street, with factories at Trenton. N. I., aud Norrlstown,
Pa. The business was established In ISTS by Messrs. Pickering i-
Colescott. the present company being incorporated in 1888 with
Robert Shean as president and W. C Odiome as secretary and treas-
urer. From the start the products of this house have beeu in ex-
tensive and constantly increasing demand owing to their reliabil-
ity, quality, finish aud uniform excellence, and are recognized by
the trade everywhere as standard goods, while the prices quoted
will defy competition by any contemporary house. The Philadel-
phia house was established in 1878 with W. A. Colescott as man-
ager, enabling the house to more promptly meet the demands of the
tra'e. The headquarters of the company are at Trenton, N. J.,
where they have an immense factory and where 300 hands are em-
ployed in manufacturing all kinds of brushes. The premises occu-
pied in Philadelphia comprise a spacious wareroom and salesroom
25x100 feet in size with basement, which is fitted up with every
facility for the business and in which a heavy and superior stock of
all kinds of brushes manufactured by the house is carried, besides
a fine stock of imported goods from the most celebrated manufac-
turers of Europe. The range of manufacture includes a full line of
every description of brushes from the fine camel's hair to a horse
brush. A leading specialty is made of heavy brushes for kalso-
mimers, painters, scrubbing brushes, and horse brushes and all
kinds of brushes for heavy use. A specialty is also made of machi-
nery brushes used in manufacturing. The house is an authority as
regards all kinds of bristles and imports aud uses only the best of
every grade. Fine coach and marking brushes, stencil brushes
etc.. are made in the most superior manner, the bristles being fast-
ened in such a way as to make it impossible for them to become
loose or push through. The artist brush department Is also com-
plete as to every style and grade including all the requisites for
sign painters and decorators and the best camels hair, ox hair and
sable brushes. This is also headquarters for silver-plate 01 jewel-
lers' brushes and all grades and styles of brushes for shaving and
tor the hair, teeth, nails and flesh— also clothes and hat brushes
ami every variety of brushes for any use. These goods are the
best sellers in their line. The trad* 1 of the house, which 1- the lar-
gest in Pennsylvania, extends all over the United States and six
commercial travelers constantly represent the house upon the
road. The manager, Mr. Colescott, Ls a young man of unren
enterprise and fine business ability and Is popular with tli
everywhere for his close attention to the wants of patrons and his
honorable and reliable manner of transacting business.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
SMITH BROS.. Designers and Engravers on Wood, No. 119
South Fourth Street.— The engravers' art dates its origin so
far back that human knowledge at this remote age cannot
accurately place it. but within comparatively recent years
it has improved wonderfully, and has kept pace with the advance-
ment of art in other directions. One of the oldest and most popu-
lar ei. graving establishments in the city of Philadelphia is that
now conducted by Messrs. Smith Brothers, designers and engrav-
ers on wood, in the Forrest Building, at No. 119 South Fourth
Street. The business was inaugurated in 1867 by Mr. Ferd. Smith,
who subsequently took iuro partnership his brother George, and
the house then assumed the title of Smith Brothers, which it has
ever since maintained, though George died in 1881 and Ferd., has
ever since been the sole proprietor. The premises occupied are
commodious and fully equipped with all necessary tools and con-
veniences. Mr. Smith, who is a thorough master of his art, exer-
cises a personal supervision over the operations of his staff of
skilled assistants, giving their work the benefit of the finishing
touches, which his artistic judgment and years of experience have
bestowed upon him so fully. His work covers all the branches of
the art from the careful, highly wrought illustration for the
monthly magazine, to the bold but faithful outline portrait for the
columns of the daily newspaper. For the execution of mechanical
work he is especially well equipped. He has always made this a
special feature of the work of his establishment. Any practical
man can at once see the advantage which a knowledge of the prin-
ciples of mechanics gives the one who undertakes to picture a
piece of machinery, and, when to this knowledge is added his
long experience, it is not difficult to understand the reasons of his
success in this branch of engraving. His time is fully occupied,
and his workrooms always present a scene, of industry and activity,
while his patrons are found throughout the United States and Can-
ada and their number is rapidly increasing. Mr. Smith is a native
and permanent resident of Philadelphia, where hehasahostof
friends, aud in art circles is looked up to with that respect which is
the universal concomitant of exalted genius.
CHARLES NAYLOR, Manufacturer and Importer of Military
and Society Goods. Regalia, Banners, Flags, Swords, Para-
phernalia, Etc., No. 118 North Fifth Street.— A leading man-
ufacturing and importing house deserving of special men-
tion on account of its distinguished enterprise is that conducted
by Mr. Cl.arles Naylor, at No. lis North Fifth Street. There are
few business men better known or more popular in the city than
Mr. Naylor, who is engaged in manufacturing and importing mili-
tary and society goods, regalia, banners, flags, swords, parapher-
. nalia, etc., and in handling these guods at wholesale and retail.
Mr. Naylor was born in this city, and is a war veteran. From
August, 1n;2. to August, 1865, he served in the ranks as a private,
being a member of Company G., of the 68th Pennsylvania Volun-
teer Infantry. In the year following his return from the war he
founded his present business, which, from a small and unpreten-
tious beginning, has grown to extensive proportions. He occupies
for the purposes of his trade a three-story building, 2^x60 feet in
dimensions, aud this is very handsomely and tastefully fitted up
throughout, and heavily stocked with all kinds of goods required
by uniformed societies, military bodies, bands ana secret societies.
A large importing trade is done, and uniforms, hags, banners, etc.,
are made to order in any style or design desired. From ten to
twenty hands are employed on the premises, but the bulk of the
work of manufacturing is done outside under contract. The trade
of the house is not confined to the city and district, but extends to
all sections of the Union. Mr. Naylor is a prominent member of
twenty -one different societies in the city, including all the leading
ones, such as the Masons, Odd Fellows, etc. He is also a member
of the Grand .Army of the Republic, Post 160. He is a wide-awake,
energetic, progressive business man, and has a thorough knowl-
edge of every detail of his trade. In all transactions he will lie
found just aud liberal, always anxious for the benefit of his
patrons, and prepared to offer advantages aud facilities in keeping
with an honorable and energetic policy.
lug considerable skill and practical ingenuity, and in this
department of trade Philadelphia has many experts who have
gained distinction in their calling. One of the oldest houses
identified with this Hue of enterprise is that 'ocated at No. 121
North Sixth Street, and now conducted by Mr. A. H. Lanning.
This establishment dates its history back to the year 18.53, when it
was founded by Mr. A. W. Rand, who, in 1560, formed a partnership
under the style of Rand & Perkins. In 1S82 Mr. William Brewin
became the proprietor, and in 1887 he was succeeded by Mr. Lan-
ning, who has beeu connected with the trade from his youth up.
He is a manufacturer of heaters and ranges and a general tin and
sheet ironworker. His premises comprise a store and basement,
each having an area of 25x100 feet. The manufacturing depart-
ment is equipped with the best machinery, tools and appliances
known to the trade, and from eight to ten hands are employed in
executing all kinds of tin and sheet iron work, manufacturing, re-
pairing, and putting in heaters and ranges, executing all kinds of
hot air work for fruit dryers, etc., making tin roofing and spouting
and doing all kinds of jobbing in this line. The salesroom is neatly
fitted np and arranged, and here is displayed a fine assortment of
cold case portable and other heaters, ranges, grates, fire places,
tin aud sheet iron ware and kindred goods.
EH. FRIEDLANDER, General Steamship Agent and Money
Exchange Broker, No. 306 Callowhill Street.— A business
m establishment that fills a particularly useful and import-
ant niche in this sectiou of the city is the general steam-
ship agency, money exchange and information bureau conducted
by E. H. Friedlander at No. 306 Callowhill Street. It is a well
ordered aud thoroughly reliable concern, one of the very best of
the kind in Philadelphia, and receives a flourishing and well-
merited patronage. This deservedly popular and responsible
agency was established some four years ago by the gentleman
whose name heads the sketch, aud front its inception the venture
has beeu a positive and permanent success. The office, which is
conveniently located on the first floor, is compact, neat and well
conducted, and is kept open evenings until 9 o'clock for the con-
venience of pat reus, while several competent assistants are
employed. Cabin aud steerage passage tickets by any of the
trans- Atlantic lines are sold at reduced rates here; freight and
parcels are forwarded to all foreign countries in the most expedi-
tious and trustworthy manner, and drafts are sold for Germany,
France, Ireland, England. Scotland and all parts of continental
Europe. Cable transfers are attended to.lettersof credit procured
and collections promptly made on all points, while exchange of
every description is bought and sold, and custom house business
pushed through with despatch, import and export consignments
being handled. Mr. Friedlander, who is a man in the prune of
life and a native of Germany, is a gentleman of courteous manners
and strict probity in his dealings, as well as of energy ana business
ability, and enjoys an excellent reputation in maritime circles.
A
H. LANNING, Heaters and Ranges, Cold Case Portable
Heaters, No. 124 North Sixth Street.— The effective heat
lug of dwellings and other buildings is a business requir-
JG. SAVAGE, Wholesale Commission Merchant, Oysters,
Clams, Terrapin, Etc. Office, No. 3, Pier lssouth Delaware
Avenue.— Among the most active of the representative
wholesale commission merchants and dealers in oysters,
clams aud all kinds of shell fish and terrapin, on Pier 18, South
Delaware Avenue, is most assuredly Mr. J, G. Savage whose exper-
ience in this special line extends over many years. In 1884 he suc-
ceeded the firm of White & Adams who were the successors of L.
P. Corbin & Co., who had previously established the business
ill 18S0. William Savage is in the prime of life and is thorough
going, active aud persevering and has built up a good trade and
secured connections with planters and oystermen in both the
Delaware and Chesapeake bays and is receiving daily direct the
very choicest prime Maurice River Coves and the best products of
the tributaries along the Virginia and Maryland shores. He makes
a specialty of terrapin including the celebrated diamond backs,
and also shell fish of all kinds when in season, and can supply
demands promptly and satisfactorily. Mr. Savage is a Virginian
by birth and a liberal, fair, upright business man, reliable ana re-
sponsible. He lias a large first-class local trade and ships oysters,
clams, etc., through Pennsylvania aud northern New Jersey. He
is well known and very popular in trade circles and at the present
time resides in Camden.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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COLLINS & M'LEESTER. Type Foundry. N'os. 705 and 707
Jayne Street.— Philadelphia has long been the recognized
centre for [lie middle and southern states ("i every staple
branch of business, and this remark holds good with spe-
cial force as regards the trade in type aud printers' supplies. An
old established and representative house extensively engaged in
tins important trade, is that ol Messrs. Collins & M'Leester, whose
type toundry Is situated at Nos. 705 and 707 Jayne Street. This
business was established thirty-five years ago i>y Messrs. S. C. Col-
lins and Alex. M'Leester, who conducted it till lss4 when Mr. Col-
lins died after a successful and honorable career. Mr. M'Leester
tben succeeded to the ownership, and continues the business under
the old nrm name of Collins A M'Leester, with Mr.EugeneH.
Munday as business manager. The premises occupied comprise a
commodious tour-story building 25x100 feet in area. The type
other specialties handled by this reliable arm are unsurpassed for
quality and excellence, and have no superiors in this country,
while the pines in all cases are as low as those of any other first
class house m the trade. The firm Rive special attention to new j.
paper outfits, and carefully apportion the various fonts of type
needed, while at the same time they spare no pains to uieel the
requirements of publishers. Estimates are promptly and carefully
made for complete or partial outfits, aud satisfaction is guaran-
teed in every particular. Mr. M'Leester was born in Ireland, but
came to'the United States when a child, while Mr. Munday is a
native of Philadelphia, and well known in typographical circles
personally, and through his contributions to the press. Both are
highly esteemed in trade circles as liberal, energetic and just busi-
ness men, fully meriting the abundant success secured in tins val-
uable industry. The patronage of this house extends throughout
all sections of the Cnited States and
Canada, and is steadily increasing owing
to the superiority of their type, etc., which
. is sold with a full guarantee that it is
equal to any in the world.
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foundry, etc.. is fully supplied with the latest mproved appliances,
apparatus and machinery known to the trade, while employment,
is given in the various departments to from forty to fifty skilled
workmen. The firm manufactures and deals extensively in all
kinds of printing materials, including numerous styles of roman
and italic body type, plain and fancy Job letter, borders, ornaments.
etc., brass ruTes. dashes, circles, ovals, labor saving brass rule and
metal and wood furniture, cases, cabinets, stands, composing sticks,
brass and wood galleys, chase-, imposing stones, ink stones, felt
and rubber blankets, and the numerous other articles needed
thoroughly to furnish and equip a complete composing room.
Messrs. Collins ami M'Leester are agent- for first class book, news-
paper and Job presses, paper cutters, caul cutters and other print-
ing machinery and appliances of the in >st approved kinds, which
are furnisheh promptly at manufacturers' prices. The type and
M. B. RILEY & CO., Manufac-
turers of Horse Clothing, Lap-
Robes, Etc., No. 507 Arch Street.
—One of the leading representa-
- tive and largest houses engaged in the
f manufacture of horse clothing, lap-robes,
■ etc., in Philadelphia is the well known
I house of Messrs. Wm. B Riley & Co., whose
, trade mark of the 'Red Star" carries
' with it thestrongest guarantee for quality,
I finish and uniform excellence of the goods
g bearing this brand and which is a familiar
insignia to the trade everywhere through-
i out the United States. This business was
established twelve years ago by the
present enterprising firm who speedily
"H secured the recognition and patronage
i of the best class of the trade throughout
-J the United States and once introduced
|'"f into any section their horse clothing, lap-
"*' robes, etc., to rapidly enlarge their sale
strictly on their merits and a steadily
increasing demand has been the result.
|i They manufacture extensively horse-
blankets of all weights aud grades, car-
riage robes and summer coverings adapted
to every' class of trade throughout the
country. They have one of the most
origioal and attractive array of robes to
be found in the city comprising the new-
est and most popular textures shades and
patterns. Their horse clothing is in ex-
tensive demand by horse owners every-
where for their durability aud general
adaptability and convenience. The prem-
ises occupied comprise a large Bve-story
building with basement 30x165 feet iu
size and which is fitted up with all the
necessary appliances and machinery nec-
essary. A heavy stock of thesesupcrior goods is constantly carried
to meet the requirements of patrons both promptly and satisfac-
torily, and to do this means more than one can couceive unless
they are familiar with the house, so extensive is their trade and
so large their sales. Four traveling salesmen constantly represent
the house throughout every portion of the United State- ami goods
arc shipped to nearly every otate in the Union. Fifi> h mds are
constantly emplojed in the bull ling. The members of the firm
are Messrs. Win. B. Riley who is a native of New Jersey but 1ms
lived in the city for thirty five years, Leander Marshall who is a
native of Chester Co., Pa but has lived in the city foi thejiast
twenty-five years, and E E. Young who is a native of Balti-
more but has resided ii ity since he was a child. All of these
gentlemen are honor.,: intelligent young business men full of
energy and enterprise.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA
JOHN T. PALMER, Book and Commercial Printing, >'o. 406
Kace Street.— Philadelphia has long been distinguished for
its many high class printing establishments, and not without
just reason, for the specimens of the typographical art which
emanate from the principal printing offices here compare favor-
ably with the productions of offices in any part of the world. A
prominent house here, where mechanical skill and natural genius
are happily combined, is that of Mr. John T. Palmer, of No. 406
Eace Street, wheie he has every possible facility for the speedy
filling of all orders in the most satisfactory style of the art. Mr.
Palmer has had vast practical experience iu the craft, and, embark-
ing in business on his own account ten years ago, he has since
developed a large, substantial and influential patronage. The
premises devoted to the business are very commodious and com-
prise the second floors 05x115 feet in dimensions, and to meet all
requirements they are fitted up with a splendid outfit of cylinder
and job presses and a large amount of handsome type and other
suitable material. The house has thus every facility for doing all
kinds of newspaper, book and job work, and the proprietor, who
fully understands his business in all its details, commands a
deservedly large and permanent trade in the city and vicinity.
Mr. Palmer makes a specialty of catalogue work and the finest
specimens of catalogues are turned out in the most artistic and
ornate sfyle and in the most attractive form, the fine catalogues of
many of Philadelphia's leading manufacturers being the work of
this house. Twenty-five skilled and experienced operatives are
in constant service, and all work is done thoroughly and satisfac-
torily at the lowest possible charges. Mr. Palmer was bom in the
city, and here he learned his trade. Personally he is very popular
in both business and social circles.
THE JAS. M. WILI.COX PAPEK CO., Manufacturers
and Dealers in Paper. No. 509 Minor Street —A
house that has been established for upwards of 160 years
must necessarily engage and attract more than ordinary
attention from the compilers of this review of the commerce and
industries of the city of Philadelphia. Such an establishment is
that of The Jas. M. Willcox Paper Company, manufacturers and
dealers, whose offices ami salesrooms are located at No. 500 Minor
Street. This representative and reliable house was founded in
1729, and has always been carried on for five generations by mem-
bers of the same family, descending from father to son during
that long period. This establishment had been in existence nearly
half a century, when the signers of the Declaration of Independ-
ence met iu Philadelphia, .Inly 4th, 1776. What a remarkable period
iu the history of not only the United States, but of the entire
-human race does the business record of this famous house cover.
At tlie Ivy Mills, Delaware County, Pa., built by Thomas Willcox
in 172P, was made the paper used by the Continental Government
for bank notes prior to 1776, and also that used by the United
States Government for security notes and Federal currency during
the wars of 1776. 1812 and 1861-1865. During the last war the house
also supplied the Internal Revenue Department with stamp paper.
In 1836 James M. Willcox built the Glen Mills in Delaware County,
Fa., still operated by the house. During the last half century the
house has filled many important contracts for bank and currency
paper witli the governments of France. Germany, Brazil, Greece
and Buenos Ayres, and samples of the papers furnished under
these various contracts can still be seen. And it is a remark-
able and highly interesting fact that there has never been
a counterfeit of money made of the Willcox paper presented
to the Government for cancellation. There is no question but
the house has made— and still makes— the best and most relia-
ble paper of the kind of any concern in the world. Among
other papers now made by the house is one kind intended for
chemical treatment which converts it into what >.-: called vege-
table parchment paper. It looks like veritable parchment mid has
all the desirable qualities of the original. The house also makes
gold leaf book papers and music papers. In music papers no
change has been made in the quality of the product since 1S36, and
some of the customers of the house have purchased t ese papers
during all that lengthy period, and would never think of using
any other. The mills are now being run nieht and day and are
turning out at the rate of about 5,000 pounds per day of absolutely-
pure rag papers only. This is the oldest house of business in any
line in the United States, aud is now the sole property of Mr.
William F. Willcox. He became a partner in the business in 1SS3,
after the death of his father, Mark Willcox. He has received a
thorough training, and is fully conversant with every detail of
this important industry and the requirements of the most critical
patrons. The premises occupied in Philadelphia comprise a spa-
cious five story building, which is fully stocked with all varieties
of paper, manufactured by The Jas. M. Willcox Paper Company.
Mr. Willcox promptly and carefully fills orders at the lowest pos-
sible prices, and guarantees entire satisfaction to patrons, while at
the same time his trade now extends throughout all sectious of the
United States and Canada. The product of the mills has estab-
lished a reputation at home and abroad second to none for uni-
formity and excellence of quality and finish. The proprietor is
a native of Philadelphia, where he is highly esteemed by the
community for business ability, energy and sterling integrity.
Further personal comments are unnecessary, the well-known
character of this house placing it above criticism, affording as it
does an example of a long, honorable and prosperous business
career.
FRANCIS MANGAN, Magazines, Blank Books, and Stationery,
No. 41 South Eighth Street.— A live, highly successful, use-
ful and popular business establishment on South Eighth
Street is the well known news depot and stationery store at
No. 41, three doors above Chestnut Street. The business was es-
tablished here by the Maugan brothers, in 1B73, and the only sur-
vivor of the founders is Mr. Francis Mangan, who succeeded to
the entire control of the business at the beginning of tiie year,
18S9, and who is a pushing, energetic, progressive businessman,
known far and near, and highly esteemed by all acquainted with
him. The store is compact, finely fitted up, and neatly arranged
and kept. The stock embraces a large and full supply of current
publications, magazines and higher class periodicals, illustrated
books, stationary for both office and private use, blank books and
pocket books, various supplies for school an.l counting room use,
and a vast miscellaneous assortment of fancy goods in great de-
tail, and at extremely reasonable figures. A special feature is
made of the handling of all the leading daily and weekly news-
papers, w hieh are regularly aud punctually delivered on order at
customers' residences, as are also magazines, periodicals, etc.
Mr. Mangan has several assistants aud does a brisk, large trade
throughout the city and vicinity. His patronage is constantly in-
creasing, a fact which is to be attributed to his prompitude, liber-
ality and business like methods. Mr. Mangan was born in this
city, at No. 802 South Fourth Street, and takes a deep interest iu
all matters tending to the material improvement of his native
city.
HB. COYLE & SON, Blacksmiths, No. 622 Filbert Street.—
The vocation of the blacksmith is one of the oldest as
well as most useful among the mechanical industries,
and its origin is lost in antiquity. The second oldest
house in Philadelphia engaged in this line, and one that has to its
credit an honorable record extending over a period of half a cen-
tury, is that of Messrs. H. B. Coyle & Son. whose establishment is
located at No. 622 Filbert Street. The inception of this worthy
concern dates back to 1836, when it was founded by Mr. John Coylc,
and in 1850 his son, Mr. H. B. Coyle, succeeded to the ownership,
In IR87 the latter admitted to partnership his sou, Mr. Francis X.
Coyle, and thus the house represents three generations. The
premises occupied by file firm arc equipped in the most thorough
manner for forge work, and blacksmithiiig of every description,
and employment is given a force of skilled workmen. The Messrs.
Coyle carry on active operations in general jobbirjs'and machine
forging, sign and building iron work, iron bedsteads for institu-
tions, making and repairing store trunks, etc., and they make a
leading specialty of awning frames and tire escapes, audof Coyle's
patent roll-up awning. All orders are given immediate attention,
and all work undertaken is accomplished in the most thorough
aud substantial manner. The senior member of the firm, though
born abroad, has resided in Philadelphia for the past fifty sit
years. His son was born iu this city. Both are widely and favor-
ably known in business circles, and are pleasant, honorable busi-
ness men with whom to have transactions.
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CHARLES BECK, Importer and Manutacturei .if Glazed and
Fancy Papers, Cards, Card Board, Etc.. and Dealei In Paper
Box Makers' Machinery No. 609 Cbestuut Street.aud SJos.
604, 606, 60S and 610 Jaync street.— The leading represen-
tative of the wholesale trade of Philadelphia In all kinds of
glazed and fancy papers, cards, card board and chromo cards,
b' ,.k binders' and paper box makers' machinery, etc., is Mr.
ci. tries Beck, whose extensive establishment is so centrally locat-
ed at No. 609 Chestnut Street and Nos, 604, 606, 608 and 610 Jayne
Stieet. Mr. Beck is a native of New York, and who in that city
thoroughly learned every detail of the trade in which he has
achieved such marked success. He came to this city some twenty-
Ave years ago. at once starting iu business on his own account
and early securing for his splendid lines of papers and card boards,
the patronage of the best class of trade. He originally located on
Third Street, where he remained for Six years, subsequently
removing to Sixth Street, where lie remained for a further period
of nine years. He then removed to his present eligible premises,
which comprise two immense floors, 30x200 feet iu dimensions and
where he carries by far the heaviest and most desirable stock in
town in his line. Mr. Beck is the most competent expert in regard
to paper box machinery and binders' machinery in the United
States, and is an experienced paper box manufacturer and has made
a special study of paper box machines for the past twenty-five
years, with the result that he is the best judge of the build anil
practical working value of all machines in the line, many of the
latest improvements having been made from patterns of his design,
and the very b !st machines for several purposes are of his own man-
ufacture. He furnishes complete outfits for every class of paper box
and binders' work and sells all such machinery strictly at manu-
facturers' prices, while he gives a close personal examination to
every part before shipping. Among the machines dealt in by him
may be mentioned the following: Keystone box stitching machines,
Schoettle's improved table shears, Lodge's patent cutting and
scoring machine, Clark's adjustable paper box cutting machine,
Lodge's rotary board cutter. Lodge's scorer and cutter combined
(a heavy machine for large work), Philadelphia scoring machine,
thumb hole cutter, Philadelphia corner cutter, paper box makers'
sewing machines, paste board lining machine, the hand powerand
steam power Dooley_ cutters, paragon lever cutters. Brown's
improved rotary cutter, new slotting machine, punching presses.
Beck's lever embossing press, large power die presses, comet
proof press, etc., etc. Mr. Beck's business in the sale of the
above classes of machinery has rapidly grown, and he supplies
leading concerns all over the I'nited States. He is also the lead-
ing importer and dealer and manufacturer or every description of
fancy, colored, glazed, plated, enamelled, embossed, gold, silver
and copper paper, laces and borders, sheet pictures and relief
ornaments, chromo cuds, card board of every description, pro-
gramme covers, etc. He sells to the best class of trade all through
the United States, Canada, and ex'ports to West Indies, South
America, etc. He Is a popular and respected merchant, who lias
ever retained the confidence of leading rouimen.-i.il circles, and is
a worthy exponent of this important branch of trade.
JOHN M. MAsElS & CO., Manufacturers and Importers ofDrug-
irists'l- ixturrs. Glassware and Sundries. No. Til Market Street.
—A house that has been established for ninety years, must
necessarily engage and attract more than ordinary attention
from the compilers of this review of the commerce ami industries
of the city of Philadelphia. Sm'h an establishment is that of
Messrs. John M. Maris & Co.. No. Til Market stieet. manufac-
turers and importers of druggists' fixtures, glassware and snn-
rtiies. This reliable and representative house was founded in
17f ; and after S"ii'» Changes iii 1846 Messrs. John M. Maris
v I... succeeded to the management. Mr. John M. Mans re-
tired iu 1SS6 after a successful and honorable career and the
business is now the property of his sons, Messrs. II. J., George
and Tlieo. Maris and John Franklin, who are still conducting it
under the old firm name of John M. Maris & Co. The headquarters
ai-- in Philadelphia, and the firm have also branches in New Vork
at So. .'•'« College Place, and in i liico - o at No. 108 Randolph Street.
The premises lupied in Philadelphia comprise five spacious
Boors, each being 23x200 feet in area, fully equipped with every
appliance and facility for the successful arid si stematic couduct of
this steadily growing business. The stock is immense and
embraces all kinds of druggists' glassware, fixtures and spec
Including the best merchandise of this description, procurable
either iu Europe or America. Messrs. John M. Ma 1 Is & Co., import
direct from the most celebrated European bouses, i I ever]
novelty comprehended In the range of druggists' supplies is to be
obtained from this, popular and responsible firm at most reasonable
rates, while entire satisfaction is guaranteed to patrons. In fa:r
all goods bandied by this firm are unrivalled rorquallty, reliability
and uniform excellence and have no superiors m this city or else-
Where. The partners, Messrs. H. J., George and Theo. Maris
and John Franklin are all natives of Philadelphia, where they are
highly esteemed in the community as liberal and ho
ness men— and ever retain the confidence of our leading finan-
cial and trade circles.
WILLIAM H. WIGMOKK, The Only Manufacturer for the.
Trade Exclusively of Gold, Silver and Plated Surglc il
Instruments, No. 107 South Eighth Street.— The mime
of Wigmore will ever be honorably identified with the
progress and development in the manufacture of improved surgi-
cal instruments. Mr. William H. Wigmore has achieved an Inter-
national reputation as as Inventor and manufacturer of full lines
of gold, silver and plated surgical instruments which are now In
general use by the surgical profession of the country at large.
Mr. Wigmore established his present business ten years ago. and
from its inception met with the hearty endorsation and liberal
patronage of the trade. He is a recognized authority and practi-
cal expert in this line, and has a thorough knowledge of every
detail. He was bom iu New Jersey, and has been a resident of
Philadelphia since nine years of age. Early iu life he learned 'lie
surgical instrument trade in every detail, ami soon became cele-
brated for the elaborate and accurate character ot his work. He
is the most prominent representative in his line, and has effected
a number of valuable improvements in surgical instruments, his
inventions being duly patented, and thus rendering his instruments
manufactured from the precious metals far superior to any other
make in the market. He has an extensive factory, which has been
permanently located at No. 107 South Eighth Street, which is fitted
up with the latest improved machinery, lathes, etc., specially con-
structed for Mr. Wigmore's delicate class of work. He here em-
ploys from 20 to 25 hands, rendering his factory the largest and
finest of its kind in the business in the United States. Mr. Wig-
more is the only manufacturer for the trade exclusively of these
instruments, and offers substantial inducements as to purity ot
metal, improved designs, perfect temper, general high quality and
elaborate finish, nowhere else duplicated. Mr. Wigmore is a con-
stant investigator in this difficult field of skilled industry, ami the
splendid achievements already effected by him. indicate that he
maintains the supremacy in a branch dt business of the utmost
importance to the surgical profession.
VAT7GHAND.DROWN,Architect.Nos.136and ISSSouthFi urth
Street.— In a city of the importance and magnitude of Phila-
delphia, there are many expert practical architects who
being well qualified both by education and training make
a special business of designing and furnishing plans and •• I
and superintending the construction of dwellings and buil
Among those who have achieved distinguished success in tl ,
fession is Mr. Vauglian D. Drown, a young man possessing
ties and talents of the highest ordei whose business requin ■ ■
and reputation are such as to keep him and his several a sistauts
constantly employed. He lias been engaged in the business for
some time, am I was furiueily with Mr.s.S .- 1 , • 1 ■ 1 i . is m Minneapolis.
Recently he has continued the business on his own account, and
occupies offices at Nos. 136-8 South Fourth stieet. Mr. Drown
while giving his attention to all branches ot the profession, is
especially engage,! in designing and drawing plans for dwellings
aud school houses, and has erected many luindsi idencesin
this city and vicinity, and also a school-house at Minneapolis and
another at Mooretow li. Pa., and many other buildings. He is a
Philadelphia!! by birth, and occupies a forein st position in his
profession, ami conscientiously discharges his duties with skill
ami ability iu a in. inner that cannot be other'.', i- ■ til in satlsf -
tory.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA
FJ. HOLZBAUR, Musical Instruments ami Strings, Musical
Merchandise in General, Mo. 250 North Second Street,—
An important branch of industry in the city is that per-
taining to musical instruments which is represented by
none more thoroughly than Mr. F. J. Holzbaur who is proficient
in all the details thereof. Mr. Holzbaur is a native of the state of
New Jersey but has resided in Philadelphia since 1S76 and estab-
lished in business the past four years and was located on North
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he removed to the commodious
store now occupied at No. 250 North
Second Street. He is a skilled mu-
sician and master of a number of
instruments and without doubt is
the proper person toconsultby those
seeking the best that are manufac-
tured. The store which is 20x60 feet
in area is handsomely fitted up and
contains a large and varied line of
brass, reed and string instruments
of all kinds including violins ami cel-
los, and horns, cornets, trumpets, pic-
colos, flageolets, accord eons, concer-
tinas, and also musical merchandise
of every description music and in-
struction books and songs, bal-
lads, dance music, and the finest
imported strings. Mr. Holzbaur
makes a specialty of concertinas
and accordeons and tlefys competi-
tion and challenges one and all of
the so called repairers and makers
to produce instruments of superior
workmanship or thuse that will
compare favorably with his unexcelled productions in quality or
price. All kinds of musical instruments are promptly repaired
and full satisfaction is guaranteed and given. Mr. Holzbaur is
favorably and well known in musical circles and is a prominent
member of the Order of Odd Fellows. He is doing a good substan-
tial business and enjoys a large circle of friends and acquain-
tances.
PE. CREW & CO., General Produce Commission Merchants,
Green and Dried Fruit, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Live Stock,
Etc., No. 324 North Water Street. -Among the solid, sub-
stantial, well known business houses in this city is that
ot Messrs P. E. Crew A Co., who conduct an extensive trade as
dealeis, handling butter, poultry, eggs, live stock, diied fruits and
general farm products. The firm commenced business in the
spring of 1685, and by successful management the trade of the
house has been developed to large proportions and spread all over
the city and its populous suburbs. From the beginning the busi-
ness has been conducted at No. 324 North Water Street, where the
firm occupy a store 25x40 feet, and provided with all necessary con-
veniences for the handling of stock and the. filling of all orders.
The business is carried on on a commission basis, and consign-
ments of live stock, eggs, dried fruits, poultry and produce of all
kinds come to hand daily from all the best producing sections of
Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, etc. The stock is, there-
fore, always choice, fresh and ample, and one from which dealers
can make selections at the lowest prices prevailing in the market.
The increasing distributive trade of the house demands additional
consignments, which the firm solicit. Liberal advances are made
upon consignments when requested, and as the sales are quick
and the credit of the house good, immediate and satisfactory re-
turns are assured. The stability and responsible character of the
firm are attested to by the National Bank of the Northern Liber-
ties. Philadelphia, or by any reliable produce house in the city.
The co-partners are prominent members of the Philadelphia Pro-
duce Exchange, and are universally held in much esteem by the
trade generally.
CHAS. H.ELDKIDGE, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, Poultry, Game,
Ftc, Produce Commission Merchant, No. 26 South Water
Street.— Among the most enterprising and successful com-
mission merchants, shippers and wholesale dealers in
domestic produce, in this city, is Mr. Chas. H. Eldridge, of No. 2&
South Water Street. Although established but three years, yet
Mr. Eldridge has won a substantial, and most desirable trade with
the dealers of Philadelphia and the surrounding country, and has
acquired business connections of the most influential character.
He brings to bear in his operations the experience gained by six-
teen years which he has passed in tire commission business, and
his energy, application, and honorable methods have deservedly
brought him into popular favor. The goods handled include pro-
duce of all kinds, poultry, butter, cheese, eggs, game, flour, grain,
dried fruits, beans, apples, potatoes, beeswax, beef, pork, lard, tal-
low, ashes, hops, furs, wool, cotton, tobacco, rosin, hay, seeds, ete.
All goods are received direct from producers, and a heavy stock is
at all times kept on hand to supply the demand. Consignments
are solicited, a ready market is assured, and all returns are made
with satisfactory promptness. Mr. Eldridge, who is a native of
this city, is one of the most progressive among our younger mer-
chants, is thoroughly identified with the commerce of this great
business mart, and he takes a lively interest in everything per-
taining to his business in everything that conduces to its welfare.
CHARLES A. VOIGT, Manufacturer and Repairer of Violins,
Cellos. Double-Basses, Guitars and Zithers, No. 225 North
Fifth Street.— The headquarters for line string musical
instruments in this section of the city is the popular and
well patronized establishment of Charles A. Voigt, manufacturer
and repairer of violins, cellos, guitars and zithers. No. 225 North
Fifth Street. The articles to be found here are of a very superior
character, alike as to construction, tune and finish, every instru-
ment sold being warranted as represented, while the prices pre-
vailing are maintained as the very lowest figures consistent with
first class value and honorable dealing. Mr. Voigt, who is a gen-
tleman in the prime of life, was born in Germany, and has been in
Philadelphia about eight years. He is a practical and expert violin,
guitar and general string instrument maker. of many years exper-
ience, and is a thorough master of his art, and shows testimonials
of the highest character. Restarted in business for himself in 1682,
on Fifth near Callowhill Street, moving to the present location four
yearssince.and from the first he has been steadily winning his way
to public favor and recognition enjoying a large city and out of
town patronage. Mr. Voigt occupies commodious and neatly
appointed quarters as store and shop, where he keeps on hand
always a complete and very fine assortment of everything in the
line indicated, while repairing in all its branches is attended to in
the most prompt and excellent manner at moderate charges and
careful attention given all transactions.
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Or;. HEMPSTEAD & SON, Custom House Brokers and For-
warding Agents, No. 407 Library Street.— One of the moat
Important factors In tlie commerce and trade of a great
city is the custom house broker and forwarding agent,
and tlie leaders In tins line of enterprise in Philadelphia are
Messrs. O. G. Hempstead & Son. The business was originally
established in 1S72. by Mr. O. <:. Hempstead, and In 1876 the present
Brm was originated by the admission ol Mr. W. 0. Hempstead to
partnership. They make a specialty of handling on commission
through the custom house imports and exports on behalf of city
and out-of-town firms, forward goods to their destination, takes
out bills of lading, and handles merchandise of every desci iption.
Paekages are received and expressed to all paru of the globe.
The firm have correspondents stationed in all the cities along the
Atlantic coast, as well as the following in foreign countries, viz:
G. W. Wheutley & Co.. No. 10 Queen Street, and No. 23 Regent
Street. London; and No. 10 North John Street, Liverpool; J. P.
Best & Co.. Antwerp; Mitchell Si Klmbel, Paris; H. Morisse,
Havre; Joh. Heckeinan, Bremen and Hamburg. A branch office
is operated at No. 20 Exchange Place, New York ; and the business
is an active ami important one. requiring the service of a corps
of clerks and assistants. This firm are agents for the Hamburg-
American Packet, Steamship Company, receiving freight. The
Messrs. Hempstead ar,e natives of Philadelphia, of high standing in
social and business life, and gentlemen of reliability and integrity,
who exercise special care to please all their numerous patrons.
ILLMAX BROTHERS, Engravers and Printers, Nos. 605 & 607
Arch Street.— The oldest and largest house engaged in engrav-
ing for historical, landscape and portrait work in this city is
that of Messrs. Illinan Brothers. The membersof this widely-
known firm are Messrs. George, Edward, Henry and Charles T.
Illinan. all of whom hive been in the firm since the inception of
the business in 1859, except Charles T., who was admitted five
years later. The premises occupied for the business comprise two
floors, 40 by 100 feet each, and every modern facility is at hand for
the production of work of a superior order. This firm are noted for
the execution of the finest engravings for illustrated works
and for fine art work of every description. They are pre-
pared to execute all kinds of card and steel plate engrav-
ing, also designing of every description, guaranteeing the most
artistic results in all cases, and giving prompt and care-
ful attention to all orders and commissions. Estimates are
cheerfully furnished and tlie business is conducted upon a basis
of equity and fair dealing that commends the house unreservedly
to the favor and confidence of the general public. Messrs. George
and Henry Illman were born in England and came to this city in
1813, while the other brothers were born in New York. All stand
deservedly high in social and business life, and have won success
by houest'.y deserving it.
FL. KIKKPATRICK, Dealer in Diamonds, Watches, Clocks
and Jewelry, Etc., No. 107 South Eleventh Street.— One 0*
the most experienced practical watch-makers and jewel-
ers in the city is Mr. F. L. Kirkpatrick, whose establish-
ment is eligibly located at No. 107 South Eleventh Street. This
gentleman was for a considerable period in the service ot Messrs.
Bailey, Banks & Biddle, the leading jewelry firm in Pennsylvania,
and for ten years had charge of the watch repairing department.
In February. 1889, he started business on his own account at his
present spacious store, which is 20x60 feet in dimensions. It ; - ele-
gant and attractive in its fittings and arrangement, and is rul'y
stocked witli a valuable assortment of diamonds, rings, brooches,
ear-rings, spectacles and eyeglasses, bracelets, silverware, gold
and silver watches of the best. American and European manufac-
ture, clocks, and jewelry of every description. Mr. Kirkpatrick is
the agent for the sale of Baume & Co's., superior Swiss watches,
and he gives his personal attention to the repairing, adjusting and
regulating of fine and complicated watches, clocks and music
b>\es. Particular care is also given to the repairing of jewelry,
and special articles of jewelry are promptly mad' to order, com-
plete satisfaction being assured in every instance. The history of
this house is a pleasant pi oof that probity and energy are cardinal
elements in success, and that honesty in representation is always
the best pollcj .
PHELPS & BIGELOWWIND MILL CO., No 225 North Broad
street, J. E. ch.ules. Manager.— This company from the
commencement of its business has acted upon the principle
that whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
Its TXL wind mills and power wind engines are absolutely un-
rivalled for utility, reliability, efficiency, and general excellence
by those of any other manufacturers in the United States or
Europe, while the prices quoted for them are extremely model ate.
Thesale of these goods ha- steadily increased annually, until they
are now used and highly appreciated throughout tie -tat., ami
territories of this country, and are likewise exported lai
Great Britain, Spain, Australia and many other foreign countries.
A full supply ot the company's goods are keptcontlnually on hand
in its eastern branch, and entire satisfaction is guaranteed to
patrons. Mr. J. E. Charles, the manager, was born in Michigan.
He promptly fills orders and is highly regarded in business circles
for his energy and integrity. The company's 1XL wind null is an
untiring and valuable servant, certain to win the favor of all.
JE. & A. L. PENNOCK, Builders. No. ::or. Walnut Street, —Promi-
nent among the representative and reliable firms exten-
sively engaged In the building trade, is that of Messrs. J.
E. & A. L. Pennock. The firm's planing mill, which is
equipped with the latest imp roved machinery, tools and appliances,
is situated at 1901 Wood street. Estimates for all kinds of wood
work are cheerfully furnished, while contracts are entered into foi
the erection of buildings of every description. They employ often
200 carpenters, workmen, etc., and promptly and carefully fill all
contracts, while the prices for all work are as low, as those of any
other first-class house in the trade. Messrs. J. E. & A. L. Pennock
were born in Delaware Co., Pa., but were brought up and educated
in Philadelphia. They are popular members of the Builders' Ex-
change, and are highly regarded in business circles for their skill,
energy anu integrity. Messrs. J. E. & A. L. Pennock are fully
acquainted with the wants and growth of Philadelphia and its
suburbs, and are thoroughly competent to cany to successful com-
pletion all work pertaining to their business.
COLUMBIAN IRON WORKS. Manufacturers of Plumbers' Cast.
ihgs, Nos. 139andl41 North Seventh Street.— A representa
tive and one of the most noted houses in Philadelphia, exten-
sively engaged in the manufacture of plumbers' eastings
and supplies, is that of Messrs. John D. Johnson & Co., whose
office and salesrooms are located at Nos. 139 and 141 North Seventh
Street. This business was established twenty years ago by Mr.
John D. Johnson, who conducted it till January 1st. 1SS9, when Mr.
Benjamin Deacon became a partner. Both Messrs. Johnson and
Deacon are thoroughly practical and expert mechanics, fully con-
versant with every detail of this useful and important industry
and the requirements of the most critical patrons. They manufac-
ture largely all kinds of plumbers' castings, wrought iron pipe and
fittings for steam, gas and water, brass and iron valves and cocks,
bath boilers, etc., while a specialty is made of plumbers' sanitary
goods and tools. Estimates are promptly furnished tor all descrip-
tions of plumbers* goods, ami all supplies emanating from tins
establishment are guaranteed both as to quality and superiority,
while the prices quoted in all cases are extremely moderate.
HA. WILLES, Hardware and Stoves, No. 727 Market Street.—
In the hardware and stove trade of this city the estab-
m lishment of Mr. II. A. Willcs at So. 727 Market Street,
occupies a leading position. The premises occupied con-
sist of a building four stories high, with a frontage of twenty-live
feet and a depth of one hundred feet, and this is admirably fitted
up and provided with all conveniences and appliances lor facilitat-
ing the transaction of business. The stock, which has been care-
fully and judiciously selected, is a large and miscellaneous one,
and embraces builders' and mechanics' hardware of every descrip-
tion, cutlery of all kinds, carpenters' and mechanics' tools, -• in ,.
rangi - and furnaces, and a general line of house-furnishing goods.
Mr. Willes makes a specialty of handling the celebrate, I Adams &
Westlake oil, gasoline and gas stoves and monarch vapor si ives,
whi :h are here shown in great variety and offered at prices which
secure quick sales for them. Mr. Willes Is a native of Com ti-
cut. aud is personally very popular In the community.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
JOHN CURTIS, Regalia and Society Goods, No. 139 N'ovth Sixth
Street, Odd Fellows' Hall.— This business was founded origi-
nally in 1?45 by Messrs. Curtis and Norcross, and is one of the
oldest establishments of its kind in this city. It was con-
ducted by this firm until 1819 wheu Mr. Norcross retired, leaving
the entire business in the hands of his former partner. At this time
the house was located on the opposite side of the street, and Mr.
Win. Curtis carried on the business with uninterrupted success, and
an annually increasing patronage until his untimely and lamented
decease in 18*39, when his widow assumed its management, and, by
her excellent business tact and energy, kept it running with every
element of success until 1879. when her nephew, the present pro-
prietor and native of this ward, succeeded to the business, who, in
his present quarters, lias greatly increased his facilities, and is
enjoying a very liberal and permanent trade, which extends
throughout thisstate, Delaware, New Jersey and other portions of the
Union. The premises occupied are of ample dimensions, compactly
and handsomely fitted up, and supplied with every convenience
and equipment for the manufacture and sale of the goods in which
he deals. Here will be found at all times a full and complete
assortment of all regalias, badges, emblems ami other goods for the
various prominent societies existing in this country. These goods
are made to order when desired, and can at all times be relied
upon as being thoroughly correct in symbols and emblems. Estimates
for furnishing full lodges or organizations are freely given, con-
tracts are entered into of any size and executed promptly in the
most satisfactory manner at lowest prices. All orders by mail or
wire receive prompt attention and are shipped without delay.
GEORGE W. WHITE. Engraver on Wood, No. 25 South Sixth
Street.— A representative house in the business of engrav-
ing on wood is that of Mr. George W. White. For upwards
of twenty-three years Mr. White has had a practical identi-
fication with this branch of the engraver's art, in which he is an
acknowledged expert. In 1S85 he started business on his own
account at his present address, and his enterprise has been attend-
ed by marked success. The character of the work produced is all
kinds of engraving on wood. Especial attention is given to the
engraving of portraits, landscapes, machinery, tools, buildings,
stoves, furniture, bill and letterheads, catalogue, book illustra-
tions, labels, etc., and other descriptions of work, which are exe-
cuted with precision and dispatch, at very reasonable prices, sat-
isfaction being guaranteed in all cases. Mr. White has ever
recognized that in his particular line of trade accuracy and
promptitude are the essentials to success, and that he has succeed-
ed is evidenced by the extensive patronage which flows in upon
him from publishers, printers, merchants, etc., in all parts of the
city and vicinity. He is assisted by skilled and expert artisans.
He is personally possessed of rare genius in his line of business,
and has achieved an enviable reputation for the artistic merits of
all his work. He was born in Philadelphia, learned his trade in
the old city, and is widely known in both mercantile and social
circles.
ISAAC J. WILSON, Manufacturer of Improved Bake House Ma-
chinery, No 123 Craven Street.— In the invention and construc-
tion of special machinery, particular attention is directed to
Mr. Isaac J. Wilson. The business conducted by him was
founded as far back as 1854 by R. J, Hollingsworth, who continued
it until 1885 when he was succeeded by Wilson & tewis, who car-
ried it on for a period of three years when it came under sule control
of Mr. Wilson who has not only increased the facilities but has also
very materially extended the trade. The premises, a two-story
building 20x00 feet in dimensions, is well equipped with lathes and
special machinery and a number of skilled artisans are kept con-
stantly employed. The general business embraces the manufac-
ture of improved bake house, candy and paper box machinery,
including cutters for crackers and biscuits and cakes, and candy
cutting machines, and paper corner cutters, and card curling
machines, and also punches and dies of every description, and
doing all kinds of machine work in general and making repairs
and jobbing. The various machines and tools are of the very
highest standard quality, as regards material and workmanship.
This establishment is one of the ohb'si in this special line of manu-
facture and the only one in the state of Pennsylvania making a
special feature of bake house work. The business extends
throughout the middle and southern states. Mr. Wilson is a
thorough, practical man. and a native Philadelphian, and is young,
energetic and enterprising. He is a member of the Order of Odd
Fellows.
FRED P. KIRBY.Dog Fancier, No. 135 South Eighth Street.—
It is said that the dog is man's best friend, and it is a well
known fact, that most people are fond of the noble animal,
and hence the breeding, raising and caring for them has
become a business which each year is steadily growing and ex-
panding. In this city among those conspicious in the business we
find Mr. Fred P. Kirby, who enjoys the reputation of being the
best dog fancier in this section, or perhaps in the country. His
experience raising highbred canines, has been along valuable
one in England, his native country, and in this city, and he is
credited with having the largest and finest kennel of prize bred
dogs in the United States. He is constantly importing from Europe,
particularly England and Ireland valuable setters, pointers, hounds,
terriers, etc., and also fancy and pet dogs, and has many beautiful,
valuable animals for sale of all kinds, especially for hunting and
gunning purposes, which are well broken, and thoroughly under-
stand their business. Mr. Kirby's office and salesroom is at No.
135 South Eighth Street, where many high bred dogs of various
kinds may be seen. The kennels in West Philadelphia are per-
fectly adapted for the breeding and caring of the animals, and are
also open to those who desire to make a selection of a high bred
game, fancy, or pet dog. Mr. Kirby always selects the best stock,
and produces animals which are the wonder and pride of fanciers
and all lovers of the intelligent, faithful, noble animal. Popular
prices prevail, and those desiring further information will find
it to their interest to opeu a correspondence with Mr. Kirby who
is very polite, attentive and courteous, and will be found a pleas-
ant gentleman to form business relations with.
DA. REESE. Engraver of Jewelry, Silver Ware, Etc., and
Manufacturer of Society Badges, No. 700 Arch Street.—
One of the best known aud most popular business men in
the city is Mr. D. A. Reese, engraver of jewelry, silver
ware, etc., and manufacturer of society badges, emblems, etc.
Mr. Reese has achieved a wide celebrity for the artistic eleganco
of his workmanship. He first established himself in business in
1872 at No. 70-t Arch Street, and recently removed into premises
two doors away, where lie has adequate accommodation, and the
best of machinery, tools and other appliances for the successful
prosecution of the business, A competent staff of skilled and ex-
perienced artisans are permanently employed, aud every facility
is possessed for the designing and manufacture of all kinds of
society badges, aud for the designing aud engraving of monograms,
medallions, jewelry, silverware, umbrellas, and metal goods of
every description. The house has a tine, flourishing business con-
nection all over the city and vicinity, and extending throughout
the country, and this is yearly growing in volume aud importance.
Mr. Reese is an expert and facile originator of designs and pos-
sesses fine artistic ability, and those wdio plaee orders in his hands
can rely upon their prompt, faithful and scientific execution.
HORACE N. KATES. Foreign Dry Goods, Silks and Woolen',
No. 622 Chestnut Street.— In the various departments of
commercial enterprises which are carried on in Philadel-
phia will be found Mr. Horace N. Kates. This gentleman
is a Philadelphian by birth, and for over a quarter of a century
has been a prominent and noted merchant in tire dry goods trade.
For fourteen years he was the proprietor of a general dry goods
store, aud subsequently he his been In the wholesale commission
branch of the business. Mr. Kates is the selling agent here for
several noted foreign manufacturers or velvets, silks, black cloth,
woolen and dry ponds of all kinds. He confines his operations
solely to the handling of foreign made goods of superior quality,
and being the direct representative here of the producers he Is
enabled not only to supply his patrons with the most reliable and
best class of goods, but at prices which no other merchant can sur-
pass. The sales are exclusively wholesale, and the trade of tho
house extends all over the country. Mr. Kates is recognized as
one of the most energetic, aud responsible men iu the city.
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THE PYLE-KNAPLER BAKING CO., Sole Manufacturers of
Patent, O. K. and Aerated Bread, Fine Cakes, Crackei> and
Biscuits. Nos. 8, l». 12, U. and 16 South Eighteenth Street.—
The business 01 this popular concern was originally founded
in 1S66 by .Me^si>. D. R Fuller & Co., who were afterward succeeded
by Messrs. Pickinsi Palmer, and the latter, in turn, sold out toMr.
O. K.Ke.ul. On October 2o, 1858, the presetitproprletorssucceeded
to the control, and have prosperously conducted the business
under the name of The Pyle-Knadler Baking Co. The Brst-named
gentleman, Mr. John J. Pyle, was born in Chester County, this
state, and for fully forty years was engaged in the baking trade in
Westchester, giving up his business [u that place when he came to
this city. His partner, Mr. Geo. W. Knadler, Is a native of Phila-
delphia, and has had sound experience in business management.
In addition to his bakery interest Mr. Pyle has a fine store at No.
1725 Chestnut Street, where he deals in foreign and domestic fruits.
For their purposes the company occupy a two-story building, hav-
ing the spacious dimensions of 100x10(1 feet, and it is fully equipped
and furnished for the business. Some thirty expert hands are
employed, and the firm carry on extensive operations as sole
manufacturers of patent, O. K., and aerated bread, fine cakes,
cracjters, and biscuits, their bakery having a consuming capacity
of 100 barrels of flour per day, and a productive capacity of 2S.G0U
loaves of bread per day. The products are guaranteed absolutely
free of chemicals or adulterations of any kind, and can be de-
pended upon as strictly healthful and reliable. Both a wholesale
and retail trade is supplied. andl3 delivery teams are constantly
kept busy. Messrs. Pyle and Knadler manifest a high degree of
ability, enterprise and intelligence, which, combined with fair
dealing, has gained for them an enviable reputation, and a large,
extensive patronage.
JOHN" A. JACKSON, Philadelphia Depot for Blair's Keystone
Stationery, No. 113 North Fourth Street.— The immense busi-
ness transacted by Mr. J. A. Jackson, the representative of
Blair's Keystone Stationery, whose Philadelphia salesrooms
are located at No. 113 North Fourth Street, has grown to its present
magnificent proportions from small beginnings. Sir. J. C. Blair
operates an extensive manufactory at Huntingdon, Pa., compris-
ing a four-story brick structure, 40x150 feet in dimensions, and
gives constant employment to a force of one hundred and fifty
skilled hands. Mr. Blair devotes his energies and talent to the
manufacture of all kinds of writing tablets, pads and a general
line of office stationery, producing a character of work that for
reliability, superior points of excellence, and special adaptability
to current wants is not surpassed by that of any similar institution
in the Union. Many valuable specialties are manufactured, which
are indispensable to merchants and others doing a large business
and which are fast coming into general use throughout the entire
United Stutes. The printing, binding, and ruling departments are
under experienced supervision, and nothing but high-class work
is turned out. The spacious salesrooms in this city are stocked to
repletion with a class of office stationery that has no equal in this
market. The goods are all noted for peculiar and special merits,
and commend their own utility and superiority to the confidence
and patronage of an exacting and critical trade. Mr. Jackson
offers inducements to the trade, as regards both excellence of
g Is and prices which challenge comparison. Mr. Jackson is a
native of Philadelphia, a resident of Palmyra. N. J., and classed
among our enterprising, progressive and public spirited business
men.
EDWARD T. MACUIKE, Rectifier and Wholesale Dealer in
Superior Old Monongahela, Rye, Bourbon and Wheat Whis-
kies, Brandies, Wines, Gins. Etc., Nos. 2) 2 and 204 Noi th Front
Street.— An old established and responsible Philadelphia
liquor house is that of Edward T. Maguire. rectifier and wholesale
dealer in superior old Monogahela, r\e, bourbon and wheat whis-
kies, brandies, wines, gins, etc., winch for thirty odd years has
maintained a prominent and honorable position in the trade. So
inferior stock, whatever, Is handled, and customers are assured or
finding a first-class article and straightforward dealing at all
times here, the spec! il brand "f the establishment, Maguire's "Sil-
ver Lake " whiskej being an article of exceptional excellence.
This v. ell anil favorably known house was founded in 1«61 b\ the
present proprietor ami for the past twenty-five years has been
conducted in the commodious quarters now occupied. The busi-
ness premises occupy the whole of a five-story and basement
building, 30xT5 feet in dimensions, with well appointed office and
salesroom, and an efficient force of help is employed, and the
trade extends throughout the middle states. A heavy and excel-
lent stock is always carried, including choice imported and
domestic wines, brandies, gins, rums, cordials, bitters, case goods,
and a general line of liquors; fine old Monongahela, rye, bourbon
and wheat whiskies, being the leading specialties. Mr. M.iguire
has been in this city over thirty-four years, and is well known and
esteemed both as a merchant and a citizen.
AS. PRITCHARI), Penman, No. 36 South Seventh Street.— A
leading exponent of artistic penmanship in this city is Mr.
t A. S. Pritchard. This gentleman was born in Philadel-
phia tortv-two years ago, and for the past twenty-two
years has been in business as a professor of artistic penmanship.
He occupies a neatly appointed office on the second floor •( tie
building, No. 36 South Seventh Street, where every description of
pen work is tastefully and promptly executed. Special attention
is given to the engraving of resolutions, the drawing up and elab-
oration of testimonials, and to all kinds of pen work requiring
unusual skill and ornamentation. Mr. Pritchard has a most Bat
tering patronage from the leading merchants of the city, and
among the uumber Postmaster General John Wanamaker, and also
from the numerous benevolent, friendly, military, social and other
societies in the city and vicinity. While very reasonable in his
charges, Mr. Pritchard insures to his patrons the fullest satisfac-
tion in regard to all work executed by him. Mr. Pritchard has no
superior as a finished and accomplished penman He is a promi-
nent, esteemed member of the Free and Accepted Masons the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Improved Order of
Red Men.
KPANCOAST, Gents' and Boys' Fine Shoes, No. 41 North
Ninth Street.— The trade in men's and hoys' fine shoes is
1 well represented by Mr. K. Pancoast, who is an experi-
enced practical man well versed in all the detail- con-
nected with it. He is a native of Gloucester County. N. J., and an
old resident and business man of Philadelphia. He has been
established in the boot and shoe trade for some time, and was form-
erly on North Second Street, removing to the very desirable store
now occupied several months ago. The store, which is one of the
finest on that thoroughfare, presents the very ample dimensions of
20x90 feet, and is perfect and complete in its arrangements and
handsomely fitted up. The stock includes everything desirable,
fashionable and seasonable in the best quality of goods in both fine
and medium grades, and while the prices are reasonable, the fit,
style and comfort and wearing qualities are always guaranteed.
Mr. Pancoast can furnish the best $3.00 shoe ever offered in this
city, which are recommended and endorsed and warranted in
every particular. A special feature is made of fine custom work
and also repairing.
J FOWLER CARR & CO., Importers and Jobbers of Upholstery
Goods, Curtain Materials and Railroad Supplies, Office
! No. 719 Sansom Street.— The leading representative house
in this line and one that has developed a huge business in
this direction is that of Messrs. Carr A; Co. During the past two
years the firm has established a very superior business com
in this city and throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
and Maryland, and has become widely known as the leading
importers', jobbers' and manufacturers' agents of a!' kinds of uphol-
stery goods, curtain materials and plushes, which are a specialty,
and railroad supplies. The trade operations are with upholsterers,
furniture and cabinet ware manufacturers and builders of rail-
road passenger and street cars. The business is constantly grow
lug and expanding under the able management of Mr. Carr, the
active member of the firm, who is an experienced practical man in
th.- business ami well known in the trade. He has been identified
with it for a period of seventeen years and was f.r some tint » ith
the firm of D. & J. ('. Korhutt. Having close connections with
European and American manufacturers the Ann are always in a
position to offer the very best advantages to dealer: and the trade.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
STERLING WATCH COMPANY, Wholesale and Retail Dealers
in Watches, Chains, Lockets, Etc., No. IS South Broad Street.
—The city of Philadelphia is one of the largest manufactur-
ing centres in the world, and her advantageous geographical
location gives her a fine field tor disposing of all her surplus pro-
ducts. In the watch and jewelry trade this city has always held
the highest rank among the American cities, and millions of capi-
tal are invested and thousands of men employed in this thriving
and profitable industry. A pushing, vigorous and successful con-
cern in this line is that of the Sterling Watch Company, wholesale
and retail dealers in watches, chains, lockets, musical boxes, etc.
This firm has a handsomely furnished salesroom and carry an exten-
sive and well assorted stock of chains, lockets and other jewelry,
and one of the finest aud most complete selections to be found in
the country of solid gold, gold filled, silver aud nickel watch cases
of the best makers, and all makes of movements. Special atten-
tion is given to the repairing of watches aud jewelry. The firm
also handle a full line of superior Swiss music boxes, and make a
specialty of supplying co-operative watch and music box clubs,
and all goods delivered to these clubs are guaranteed to be perfect
In every particular. The house has agencies established through
out the United States, and as the firm pay spot cash for everything,
they sell all their goods at the lowest wholesale price. Agents
wanted everywhere. As to their stability and integrity references
are permitted to the Market Street National Bank, Safford's mer-
cantile agency, Bradstreet's mercantile agency and Dunn's mer-
cantile agency.
CUMMINGS & MYERS. Bath Boiler Manufacturers, No. 617
Cherry Street.— Iu very few departments of mechanical ar-
rangements has more progress and improvement been made
within recent years than in the construction of bath boil-
ers and all kinds of tanks. Among the most popular and successful
exponents of this useful and interesting art in the city cau be
named the enterprising and well know u firm of Messrs. Cummings
A Myers, manufacturers of all kinds of boilers for supplying
hot water either through water back from range, stove etc., or
through copper coil from main boiler, whose ably managed estab-
lishment is located at No. 618 Cherry Street. The business of this
concern was started by Messrs. William Cummings and Jacob
Myers at. No. 607 Cherry street, forty years ago, aud in 1886 was
removed to No. 617 on that thoroughfare. In 1886 Mr. Myers
retired from the business and his interest in it was purchased by
John and William Cummings, so that the proprietors now are
Messrs. John and William Cummings, who continue the business
under the old and widely known firm name of Cummings & Myers.
The workshop is provided with thebestand most efficient mechan-
ical appliances known to the trade. The Messrs. Cummings, w ho
are experienced as well as skillful workmen themselves, employ
a large force of strictly first-class mechanics, and turn out noth-
ing but the most excellent work, and are not surpassed in their
line of trade by any other concern in Philadelphia. They keep on
hand a large stock and besides the brisk trade doneiu the city and
vicinity, the firm ship bath boilers to order all over the country.
The house ranks Al iu mercantile circles and is doing a first-class
trade, which is constantly increasing.
AH. SICKLER &• CO., Printers ami Manufacturers of Printed
Wrapping Papers, Millinery Bags, Glove Envelopes and
Cash Books, No. 516 Minor Street.— One of the most pro-
gressive and successful business concerns in the city is
that of Messrs. A. H. Sickler & Co., at No. 510 Minor Street. This
house was established about fourteen years ago, has largely devel-
oped, and is now operating a business of considerable importance.
For thirteen years the firm confined their attention to the manu-
facture of and to dealing in printed wrapping papers, millinery
bags, glove envelopes and cash books, anil a year ago they extended
their operations by equipping a first-class book and job printing
Office, which they placed under the management of Mr. Charles
PftUlus, an expert printer of extended experience. The premises
occupied for the business comprise one of 6,0/0 square feet in
dimensions, and admirably arranged aud provided with all neces-
sary conveniences for the successful prosecution of the enterprise.
In the department devoted to the trade in wrapping papers, etc.,
tin ^t.«;k carried is a very heavy and complete one, aud embraces
wrapping papers in all sizes and weights and quality, millinery
bags of every description, glove envelopes and cash books in great
variety, etc. In this line the firm control a vast and growing
trade, and owing to their favorable relations with manufacturers,
from whom they secure their supplies direct, they are in a position
to offer to their customers such advantageous terms that no other
house in the trade can excel. In the printing department six
cylinder and four small presses are operated by steam power, and
there is a variety and quantity .of types of the newest styles, as
well as a sufficiency of all necessary paraphernalia, for turning out
any printing work ranging from a small card to a large newspaper
at short notice, and in the most artistic manner. Forty hands are
in service, and liberality, promptitude and integrity form the bus-
iness policy of the firm, whose trade extends throughout the mid-
dle states and the south, as far as Virginia. Mr. A. H. Sickler is a
native of Philadelphia, aud as a merchant has an unsullied record.
MYEK3 & TAY
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YEK.3 & TAYLOR, Manufacturers of Ladies' Fine Felt Hats
eachers aud Renovators of Hats and Bonnets, No.
rSixth Street.— The manufactureof ladies' hats as
also hat aud bonnet bleaching forms an important feature
in Philadelphia's industries, and the trade is in the hands of those
of experienced management and skill. Ranking among the most
noted of those in the trade are Messrs. Harry Myers aud George
Taylor, who are doing business at No. 115 North Sixth Street. The
business of this firm was organized in 1SS7, and from the begin-
ning it has been attended by the most marked and encouraging
success. The factory and bleachery comprises three floors, each
of which has a capacity of 25x60 feet. It is completely equipped
with all modern improvements and appliances, and from twenty-
five to thirty hands are employed. The members of the firm have
had long experience in the trade, are thoroughly practical, and by
giving close attention to every detail of their business, are enabled
to guarantee satisfaction to the trade and public. They are at all
times prepared to bleach and finish over ladies' and gentlemen's
hats, and ladies' bonnets of every description iu a superior man-
ner and at short notice. They have lately added to their bleach-
ing business the manufacture of ladies' felt hats, of which they
produce a superior article in all the fashionable colors and shapes
and of the best quality, and renovate the .same iu the best aud
most satisfactory manner. Milliners and hatters will find Messrs.
Myers & Taylor's establishment a very desirable one with which
to place orders, and, as regards prices, they o3er especially advan-
tageous inducements to customers. The firm have a fine, rapidly
growing trade throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey
and Maryland. Mr. Myers is a native of this city, aud Mr. Taylor,
who hails from Canada, has resided in Philadelphia for the past
twenty-five years.
N. ETTINGER, Picture Frames, Albums, Fine Arts, Jew-
elry, Toilet Cases, Leather Goods, Fans, Clocks, Mir-
rors, Stationery, Odd and Useful Novelties, Etc., Etc.
Nos. 215 North Ninth Street and 125 North Eighth
Street.— The manufacture of picture names is an important busi-
ness and is carried on quite extensively by M. N. Ettinger, who
owns and controls two large stores, one at No. 215 North Ninth
Street and the other at No. 125 North Eighth Street. The business
was originally established in 1875 by Mr. J. C. Brenner at No. 215
North Ninth Street, who was succeeded by the present manage-
ment in 1887. Both stores are very handsome and attractive and
contain a geuera! variety of all kinds of picture and mirror frame-
and fine art goods, aud toilet cases, stationery, albums, fans, and
leather goods in great variety, also clocks in plain and ormanental
cases and mirrors and jewelry, fancy and odd and useful articles
of every description The workshop is admirably equipped for
facilitating the manufacture of frame.-; : kinds and a number
of workmen are kept constantly emplo; _<i. Squire and ova!
frames in gilt, bronze, oak, silver, walnut, etc., and other fancy
•woods, are produced, also gilt, laquered, embossed, etc., and easels,
brackets and other decorative articles are designed and manufac-
tured. The business operations are extensive and widespread ami
continually glowing and expanding. Mr. J. C. Brenner who was
long identified with the house is manager of this establishment,
and his numerous friends and patrons accord fohim an Al position
iu the business. ->
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES,
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HB. HANFORD & CO., Agents for Boot ami Shoe Manufac-
turers, Nos. 22 ami 21 North Fifth Street.— One or ttie most
prominent and popular wholesale l t and shoe houses
In Philadelphia Is that of Messrs. H. B. Hanford & Co.,
located at Nos. 22 and 21 North Fifth Street. This firm is widely
known as agents for boot and shoe manufacturers, and has been
established in the business here since 1877. The premises occu-
pied for the business are spacious In size, and unsurpassed facili-
ties are possessed tor conducting the business under the most favor-
able auspiees and upon the largest scale. The firm carries an
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immense stock of boots, shoes and slippers, of all grades and In all
the prevailing styles, which are received direct from the most
noted manufacturers in the country and recommend their own
superior qualities to the confidence and patronage of the most
critical and discriminating of buyers. The trade transactions of
the house are of large volume, extending throughout the states of
Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio and the south,
and annually increasing in magnitude and importance under en-
terprising and reliable management. A corps of eight salesmen
represent the house upon the road, and among the trade all orders
of whatever magnitude are guaranteed prompt and pejfect fulfill-
ment. The extent of the operations of the firm enable it to con-
tract with manufacturers on the most favorable terms, and thus to
accord benefits to the trade in goods and prices that are not to be
duplicated elsewhere. Mr. Hanford, the active member of the
firm, is a native of Connecticut, a resident of this city for the past
twenty-five years, and known and honored in commercial and
trade circles as a sound, substantial and reliable businessman.
A PARDEE & CO. .Miners and Shippers or LehighCoals,No.237
South Third Street.— This vast industry was founded in
t 1S43, by Messrs. Ario Pardee and J. G. Fell, under the
name and style which has ever since permanently ex-
isted. With sound judgment and marked enterprise, they early
bought a large area of rich anthracite coal lands in Luzerne
County, and proceeded to develop same In the most approved and
systematic maimer. Their collieries and lands are largely cen-
tered at Hazletiiii and in the vicinity. The interests are of enor-
mous magnitude, the separate mines including eight collieries at
Hazleton, one at Cranberry, three at Lai timer, and one each at
Hollywood and Mount Pleasant. These names arc familiar all
over the country, by reason of the excellence of the coal mined.
The minus have every modern improvement, large breakers, etc.,
and are developed upon the most approved system. Thousands of
hands find steady employment, and the combined capacity of the
mines is twenty-five thousand tons per week. Mr. Pardee is a
native of Connecticut, and resides at Hazleton, there personally
guiding the vast mining operations of the firm. He is the ' 1
individii.il coal operator in this state, and as a capitalist is largely
interested in other industrial enterprises, while he is a direi I I
the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company. M>. Pardee is a public-
spirited citizen, respected of all men, an able and energetic repre-
sentative of Pennsylvania colliery luterestB. Mr. John K. 1
resldi ut and native of this city, who is experienced in the whole-
sale coal trade, and faithfully discharges the onerous duties de-
volving upon htm. He is the pi esident of the Allentown Lulling
Mills, and in other ways has been and is actively Identified with
the industrial progress of the state. The firm of A. Pardee .-. I ,,
has ever pursued an undevlating policy of equity and honor, both
to Its employees and the public, and it has ever maintained the
most enviable of reputations as the leading representative in Its
line in America.
NATIONAL ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY, No. IS Smith
Broad Street. F. M. Bi inley,& Co., Agents.— Those who have
examined the new invention for regulating the temperature
of heated atmosphere, have learned with interest that The
National Electric Service Company now controls all the patents of
any value which automatically regulate to any desired degree the
temperature of residences, offices, schools, churches.theatres, facto-
ries, and refrigerator rooms, in winter and in summer, whether
warmed byhotairjiot water or steam in winter, or by the excessive
heat of summer. By the use of these new inventions the heatingof
buildings to an exact and uniform temperature is managed suc-
cessfully. The benf-fits accruing are the saving of fuel, discomfort.
Ill-health, the cracking of wood work, and the destruction of pic-
tures and furniture. Perhaps the value of the invention may be
measured best from the following endorsers, who have had the ap-
paratus iu constant use in their homes for from one to tlnee
years, during which time it has given entire satisfaction: The
Borie residence. Spruce and Eleventh Streets; Chas. H. Jarvis,
Esq., 3738 Locust Street: Mahlon Bolton, 1533 North Tenth Street;
Mrs. M. H. Baird. Merion Mation ; Sam'I F. Houston, Esq., Chest-
nut Hill; M. Carry Lea. Esq.. Chestnut Hill; Justice C. Straw-
bridge. Germantowo; James P. Rhodes, Esq., Ardmore; Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Office", Fourth Street ; Manufacturer's Club House,
Walnut above Broad Street: L. H. Taylor & Co., bankers. Third
and Chestnut Streets; Friends' Meeting House, Seventh Street,
near Walnut; Westtown Boarding School; Bell Telephone
Company's Building. Market above Fourth Street; Guard Life
and Trust Company's Building. A number of private houses
are being fitted up with the apparatus now, and will be ready by
the time cold weather sets in. This apparatus is being adopted
very general'; in New York and Boston . All new buildings in the
western cities have a complete installation. Messrs. F. M. Brinley
& Co., of No. 18 South Broad Street, control the lights for installa-
tion of this system for Philadelphia and the surrounding territory.
Catalogues sent upon application.
RJ. ALLEN, SON &. CO.. Importers of Earthenware. China,
Glassware, Lamps, Etc.. Nos. 11 J t and 1126 Market
Street.— The largest and undoubtedly the finest > tab
lishment in Philadelphia engaged in this trad-, is that ot
Messrs. K.J. Allen, Sun & Co. This business was established in
lSfti, by Messrs. R. J. and R. D. Allen, both of whom are thor-
oughly expert and enterprising importers of art goods, and are
fully conversant with every detail of this industry and the require
mentsof jobbers, retailers and a critical public. The preiui
cupied are very spacious and commodious, and consist ot a
mammoth seven story building, 35x200 feel in dimensions, admira-
bly equipped with all the modern improvements, including eleva-
tor, etc. Messrs. R. J. Allen, Son & Co, have their sources of
supply in Vienna, Paris, Limoges, Worcester, Dresden, Leeds and
Rudolstadt Their plaques, vases and objects d'art have been
painted by some of the luo^t famous foreign artists. The talile
wares consist of Miperior goods of Monton, Copeland, W 1 r ,
Haviland and various other noted manufacturers. All orders are
promptly and carefully filled at exceedingly towprices.and the firm
fully warrant all goods to be exactly as represented. They employ-
in their warehouse a large number of polite and attentive clerks, as-
sistants, travelling salesmen on the mad, etc. The fii ni have like-
wise houses iu New Yoik, and In Baltimore.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
LIPFI.VCOTT, JOHNSON & CO., Woollens, No. 629 Market
Street.— The oldest established and leading house engaged
in the wholesale irade in fine woollens in Philadelphia, is
that of Messrs. Lippincott, Johnson & Co. The business was
established in 1S2S by the firm of Lippincott & Perry, who early be-
came justly celebrated for their stock of imported and domestic
woollens. The present co-partnership succeeded the original firm
in 1S'», and it is a fact worthy of comment, that there has been but
this one change in the personal of this honored old house during
its lengthy career of sixty years' duration. The co-partners, Mr.
Joshua W. Lippincott, Mr. Ellwood Johnson and Mr. David T.
Burr, are possessed of every possible qualification, and bring to
bear the widest range of practical experience. The house has es-
tablished relations of half a century in duration with the most
famous European mills, and are the direct importers of the finest
array of fabrics known to the fine merchant tailoring trade of
America. In addition is their splendid and comprehensive assort-
ment of the best products of American looms, while nowhere can
the trade secure at such an early date each season, the choicest
novelties in patterns, shades and textures as here. The premises
occupied comprise the entire four-story and basement building.
No. b29 Market Street, 22x130 feet in dimensions, every foot of the
vast area being necessary for the accommodation of this immense
stock of fine woollens. The firm's commercial relations extend
throughout every sectiou of the Union, and a staff of from twenty
to thirty employees and traveling salesmen are constantly on the
road. Such a house is of recognized value and importance to
Philadelphia's trade supremacy, and the co-partners manifest
marked executive and business ability. Mr. Lippincott, who was
bom in Eiverton, N. J., is a son of the founder of the house, and
for thirty years past has been active in Philadelphia's mercantile
circles. He is a director of the National State Bank of Camden,
and has very faithfully discharged the onerous duties devolving
upon aim. Mr. Johnson was born in Germantown and has long
been prominent in her mercantile circles. For the past forty-nine
years he has been a trustee of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Company. Mr. Burr is a native of Burlington, N. J., and an old
and respected merchant of Philadelphia with whose activities he
has been identified for fully fifty years past.
KEYSTONE LEAD WORKS, Manufacturers of Lead Pipe,
Sheet Lead, Bar Lead, Block Tin Pipe, Etc., Pig Lead, Pig
and Bar Tin and Solder, No. 603 Sansoni Street.— The busi-
ness of this concern was originally established in 1S62, by Mr.
Chas. McCullough, who was succeeded in 1S77 by Mr. P. C. De
Sauque, and in 1SS7 the Keystone Lead Works were incorporated
under the laws of the state of Pennsylvania, with a capital of J25.-
000, and with Mr. P. C. De Sauque. president ; Mr. Christian Klein,
treasurer. These works have attained a widespread reputation for
excellence of product and perfect adaptability to the purposes for
which they are intended, as will be readily inferred from a brief
resume of the history of its resources, facilities and specialties.
The works cover two and one-half floors, measuring 50x100 feet
each, and are fully equipped with the latest improved machinery
and appliances, ample steam power and every modei n facility for
insuring rapid and perfect production. The range of manufacture
embraces lead pipe, sheet lead, bar lead, block tin pipe, pig lead,
pig and bar tin, solder, etc., and the assortments of these goods in
this line is a very extensive one, of the best quality, and held at
extremely moderate prices. The splendid facilities here possessed-
for the prompt and perfect fulfillment of all ordeis have met with
appreciative acknowledgment from the trade, resulting in an an-
nually increasing business throughout the states of Pennsylvania,
Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. The products of these
works have no successful rivals in the market. The president, Mr.
De Sauque, is a native of this state and has had a practical experi-
ence of thirty years in the business. He is still in the prime of
life, and honored and respected in both commercial, financial and
social cirei»s. Mr. Klein, the treasurer, isa native Philadelphian,
connected with this house since its inception in 1S>32.
lished twenty years ago by Mr. Rue, who has since secured a lib-
eral and permanent patronage in all sections of the United States.
The premises occupied comprise three spacious floors 2Sx80 feet in
dimensions The manufacturing departments are fully supplied
with special machinery, dies and appliances, necessary for the
successful prosecution of this growing and useful industry. Mr.
Kue attends carefully to plain and fancy stencil cutting, and manu-
factures to order or otherwise seal presses, ribbon and rubber
stamps, steel stamps, burning brauds, all colors of superior stencil
inks, stencil brushes, baggage and hotel key checks, badges and
all stencil materials. He is also patentee and manufacturer of
pew plates and numbers, and number plates for hotel and resi-
dence doors, public halls, staterooms, lodge chairs, school benches
and desks, theatre seats, post office boxes, iron safes, railroad cars,
etc., and for various other purposes for which numbers are re«
quired. These plates are less than one-fourth the cost of engrav-
ing, are as cheap as common porcelain or painted tins, while at the
same time they are rich in appearance, uniformity and perfection
of figures, and are really superior to engraved plates. Mr. Rue
has made all the badges used by the employees of the Pennsylva-
nia and other principal railroads, and has likewise supplied vast
quantities of number plates for churches in all sections of the
United States. The business is both wholesale and retail. Mr.
Eue is a native of New Jersey, but has resided in Philadelphia for
the last twenty-two years.
JD. TWADDELL, Fine Shoes, Nos. 1210 and 1212 Market
Street.— In considering the relative value of commercial
t interests, those which contribute most largely to the sup-
ply of the actual necessities of mankind are entitled to be
regarded as the most important, and we know of no branch or de-
partment of greater value than that of the retail trade in boots
and shoes. An establishment which has been engaged in this
line for more than half a century, and which is the largest to be
found on this busy thoroughfare, is that of Mr. J. D. Twaddell,
located at Nos. 1210 and 1212 Market Street. This splendid house
was originally founded in 1832 by Mr. Edward Twaddell, and the
business site was at the junction of Eighteenth and Market
Streets. The enterprise was carried on by this gentleman until
1S68, when his son, the present proprietor, succeeded to the con-
trol, and removed to the quarters now occupied. The store is one
of the finest and most spacious to be found iu the city, the dimen-
sions being 4000 square feet. The place is divided into two depart-
ments, one for ladies, one for gentlemen, and both are appointed
in the most tasteful and attractive style, while every convenience
has been provided for the display of goods and the accommodation
of customers. The immense stock carried embraces a compre-
hensive assortment of the finest boots, shoes and slippers, from the
leading manufacturers of the United States, and they are guaran-
teed to be the best obtainable in the market. A staff of experi-
enced, couiteous clerks are employed, and all patrons are attended
to promptly and politely. Mr. Twaddell is a native of this city, is
well kuown to his fellow citizens for his enterprise, sterling integ-
rity, and honorable methods, and he enjoys the respect and esteem
of the entire community.
T
HEODORE PXE, Proprietor Quaker City Stencil Works, No. 23-1
Arch Street.-An old established and reliable concern inPhil-
adelphia, actively engaged in plain and fancy stencil cutting
etc., is that of Mr. Theodore Kue. This business was estab-
WS . AUCHINCLOSS, Sole Agent in Philadelphia for J. &
P. Coats of Paisley, Scotland, Spool Cotton, No. 203
Church Street.— Special reference is made in this com-
mercial review of Philadelphia to Mr. W. S. Auehin-
closs, sole agent in this city for the famous firm of Messrs J. it P.
Coats of Paisley, Scotland, manufacturers of spool cotton for
manufacturing and domestic purposes. Mr. Auchincloss occupies
the building, No. 209 Church Street, which is fully stocked with
Messrs. J. & P. Coats' celebrated spool cotton. He has likewise a
branch establishment in Baltimore al No. 16 Hanover Street, and
his trade extends throughout all sections of Pennsylvania, Dela-
ware, Maryland, Virginia. West Virginia, North and South Caro-
lina. Other agents control the trade of Messrs. J. & P. Coats for
the rest of the United States. The spool cotton manufactured by
Messrs. J. & P. Coats is the best manufactured, and is a general
favorite with the trade and public wherever introduced, owing to
its smoothness, strength, finish, elasticity and uniform quality.
This business was established by Bates i Coats, they succeeded
by Bates &. Auchincloss in 1879 and by W.8. Auchincloss in 1887.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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JH. BICHELDERFER'S BAZAAR, So. 1032Chestnut Street,
Southeast Corner ol Eleventh Street.— One ot the most
popular and bast patronized mercantile establishments in
Philadelphia is Mr. J. H. Kii helderfer's bazaar, located at
No. 1032 Chestnut, qprner of Eleventh Street. This gentleman has
been established in business In this city for a period of forty years,
twenty years on the site where the city post office now stands, and
over sixteen years at the present Location. He is an extensive
dealer in gent's furnishing g Is of every description, and makes
a leading specialty ol the manufacture of shirts K> order, and of
gents' patent, spring and buttoned over gaiters, in silk or cloth.
He also manufactures riding and hunting leggings, ladie--' over-
gaiters, and children's cloth and velvet leggins. These goods are
sold at wholesale and retail, and are made to order at short notice.
Hi-, shirts are mule of the best linen, muslins and materials in the
market; the highest prices are paid to seamstresses and every
shirt is reinforced, double-stitched throughout and laundrled in
the best possible manner. His over-gaiters are in demand by the
trade all over the United States, as the perfection of style, tit and
artiste, reliable workmanship. His products in this line surpass
any like house in the state, as regards botli extent and quality.
His stock of furnishing goods includes the finest dress shirts, col-
lars, gloves, hosiery and underwear; also, gents' best kid gloves ;
celluloid water-proof linen collars, cuffs and bosoms, and a large
assortment of novelties in neckwear, etc. Thirty skilled assis-
tants contribute to the satisfactory operations of the house, and
the trade is brisk and lively at all seasons. Mr. Richelderfer is
also sole proprietor and manufacturer of Prussian salve, for corns,
bunions, sprains, in-grown nails, warts, frosted feet, cancers and
sores, a certain cure. This salve was patented Sept. 22, 1874. and
has a wide sale everywhere. Mr. Richelderfer isa native of Berks
County, Pa., a resident of this city for fifty years, and one of its
most useful citizens and popular business men.
DE MOP.AT, Photographic Studio, No. 914 Chestnut Street.—
The popular and well known De Morat Studio, has
for an odd quarter » a century maintained an A 1
reputation for tine work in this line,— none better in
Philadelphia,— the pictures made here beiug of exceptional
excellence in every respect, alike as to beauty of designs, fidel-
ity to original or copy, execution and finish. This noteworthy
studio was established some twenty-five years ago by O. B. DeMorat,
the well known artist, at corner of Eighth and Market Streets,
who moved to the present location about two years since. Febru-
ary 1st, 1S89, the business was transferred P) H. B. Hansbury, who
has been connected with and has been practical manager for the
past ten years and under whose able control it has since been con-
ducted. The premises occupied, which include an elegantly
appointed reception parlor, ladies' dressing rooms, gallery opera-
ting rooms, etc., are spacious, handsome and completely equipped
with all th>- latest improved photo apparatus, appliances and gen-
eral appurtenances, while ten or more competent assistants are
iu attendance. Photography in all its branches is executed in the
highest style of the art, at popular prices, fine portraits and life
size pictures being a leading specialty, while crayon, pastel,
india ink and kindred artistic work is done also in the most expe-
ditious and excellent manner, and satisfaction guaranteed in every
instance. Mr. Hansbury, though a comparatively young man, has
had twenty years' experience, is a Philadelphia!! by birth, a prac-
tical and expert photo artist, of ample experience in his profes-
sion, as well as a gentleman of energy and business ability, and is
a thorough master of the art in its every feature.
JOSEPH w. SOISTMANN, Manufacturer of Drums, Banjos,
Etc., No. 32.1 North Second Street.— Mr. Soistmann is the
esteemed proprietor of a branch of the industrial interests of
the city of Philadelphia, in which he has made a prominent
position for himself, and turned out a class of work In his line
which will bear favorable comparison with that of anyhouse inthe
country similarly engaged. He manufactures all descriptions of
drums, b.inj >s and tambourines of the finest material and improved
construction, and commands a large and lucrative trade connec-
tion through the states of Pennsylvania. Delaware, New Jersey,
Maryland, the west and the south. Mr. Soistmann Is a practical
expert in the manufacture of these goods, and prior to embarking
on his own account, was connected with Mr. Louis Soistmann for a
number of .years, under whose tuition he became conversant with
every detail of the trade, and to-day personally supervises the con-
struction of every instrument that leaves ins premises, thus guar-
anteeing to his customers accuracy ol tone, durability, harmony
and finish in every contract he may execute to their order. Mr.'
Soistmann's factory is eligibly located, and consists of a spacious
third floor 25x100 feet in dimensions, replete with every modern
convenience and appliance, constant employment being afforded a
force of from six to twelve skilled workmen. Mr. Soistmann is of
Prussian nationality, now a resident of Philadelphia for the past
twenty-three years, where he is highly respected for his skill as a
manufacturer, and his integrity as a man of business.
JOHN (J. F. TEACHSEL, Practical Steam and Gas Fitter, No.
24G Arch Street.— Among the most prominent and skilled
pliunbers and steam aud gas fitters in the city Mr. John C.
F. Traehsel ranks Al. fn all these departments Mr. Trach-
sel is an admitted expert, and his ability is backed by a long range
of practical experience. In 1SS4 he started business at his present
location as a member of the firm of I rachsel & Lippincott. In
18SS this firm was dissolved and Mr. Traehsel has since had entire
management of the business, which has been developed to large
proportions. The premises occupied are very commodious and
well fitted up with every appliance and facility for the prosecu-
tion of the business, employment being given to a large force of
skilled and experienced workmen. A complete stock of plumbers',
gas fitters' and steam supplies is carried, while everything in the
way of plumbing, ventilating, gas, water and steam fitting is exe-
cuted. Contracts of all kinds are entered into, and the complete
fitting up of buildings is satisfactorily performed, fn sanitary
engineering, the specialty of this house, an active experience of a
quarter of a century, like that of the proprietor's, is certainly an
element to command confidence. Mr. Traehsel was born in Eng-
land and has resided in Philadelphia since 1865.
B' ! ' EP. BROS., O. K. HALL, Nos. 1238 and 1240 Market Street.
• The representative clothing house, popularly known as
! ower Brothers' O. K. Hall, was established away back in
the year 1845, by Mr. M. Brown, aud his successor was Mr.
L. Goldsmith, who conducted the enterprise with marked success
until 1577, when his interests in the business were purchased by
Messrs. Leopold and Benjamin Bower, the present proprietors.
These gentlemen are natives of Germany, aud their residence in
Philadelphia covers a period of a quarter of a century. Both mem-
bers of the firm bring a wide range of practieal experience to bear
on their business and are authorities in the ready-made clothing
trade. They select their goods with caie and discrimination,
introducing all the latest novelties and styles in dress, and show a
determination not to be excelled by any rival house In the quality
of goods or the lowness of prices, small profits and quick sales
being the motto of the firm. Their spacious three-story building,
is at all times filled to its utmost capacity with the choicest of
ready-made clothing in the city, and the house is in all respects a
very desirable one v. ith which to form business relations.
JOSEPH L. VAIL, Carpenter and Builder, No. 143 Bread Street.
—The business of Mr. Joseph L. Vail, the well known car-
penter and builder of No. 148 Bread Street, was established
by its present proprietor nine years ago, and was from the
outset very successful. This is due to the fact that Mr. Vail is a
practical man in the best sense of the term, and that he gives his
careful personal atteution to his business. A specialty is made by
the establishment of office and store fitting-up, and in this line Mr.
Vail can show some very handsome work. Throughout its exis
tence the business has been located at the store at present occu-
pied, which is on the third floor of the building, and Is 20x30 feet
in dimensions. An extensive stock is at all times carried. Mr.
Vail is a uative of New Jersey and has been a carpenter by trade
since 1S4S. He became a resident if Philadelphia in 1662, and has
since theu been closely identified with the business interests of
the city. He was for thirteen years keeper of a large general
store. Five skilled workmen are employed In "his present estab-
lishment, and customers can rely upon it that all orders will bo
filled and at prices as low as are consistent with superior work.
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DAVID SCATTERGOOD, Designer and Engraver on Wood,
Northeast Corner Sixth and Chestnut Streets.^-Of the few
expert commercial designers and engravers on wood
doing business in Philadelphia, none are entitled to more
honorable mention and praise than Mr. David Scattergood, who is
the oldest engraver in the city. He is a Philadelphian by birth,
and learned his trade here. He began business on his own
account in 1819, and during the whole of the forty years which
have elapsed his engraving rooms have been located on Chestnut
Street. He has occupied his present quarters on the northeast
corner of Chestnut and Sixth Streets (diagonally opposite the
Ledger Building) since 18S5, and these possess every convenience
for rht- successful prosecution of the business, while they are
equipped with all necessary mechanical appliances and tools.
Mr. Scattergood was the first man in the world to introduce into
the engraver's art photographing on the block. This was in 1S53,
and since then the practice has come into general use. Mr. Scatter-
good early appreciated the fact that promptness in a business of
his kind was of the utmost importance, which characteristic,
together with energy and first-class work, soon gave him a large
business, and the confidence and respect of all those with whom
he was brought in contact. This patronage and confidence he has
maintained in marked degree, and he numbers among his patrons
the leading publishers and merchants in the city. Portraits,
buildings, store fronts, machines, labels, cards, advertising de-
signs, manufacturers' illustrated catalogues, etc., are engraved
at brief notice, and accuracy and satisfaction are guaranteed.
Mr. Scattergood is ably assisted by experienced and expert em-
ployes, and the work turned out reflects the highest credit upon
the establishment
JO. BENTLEY", Artistic Designing and Stamping Emporium,
Manufacturer of Decorative Art Needle-work, So. 812
Arch Street.— An establishment that by all mean; is the
leading one of the kind in this city, is that of Mr. J. O. Eent-
ley, whose artistic designing and stampingeniponum, is very pleas-
antly located at No. 812 Arch Street, this city. The headquarters
of this firm are located at No. 12 West 14th Street, New York, with
branches at 456 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, and 127 Lexington Street,
Baltimore. This concern has a widespread reputation, and a first-
class trade, both wholesale and retail, extending to all sections of
the country, from the Atlantic to Pacific. Mr. Bentley founded his
enterprise in 1861, and since that date has been uninterruptedly
successful, the establishment growing in public favor with each
succeeding year. The spacious and commodious premises occupi-
ed consist of a store having a frontage of i! feet, and a depth of
200 feet. This tine salesroom is handsomely appointed throughout,
being provided with tasteful fixtures and furnishings, and all con-
veniences which aid in the satisfactory prosecution of an active
trade, employing a staff of twenty experienced assistants. Mr.
Bentley carries on an extensive trade as a manufacturer of decor-
ative art needle-work, in chenille, Hamburg wool, crewel, silk,
and Arrasene, with work commenced and materials to finish. A
heavy stock is carried, and it embraces a full and very elegant line
of goods both foreign and domestic production in fancy needle,
work of every description. Stamping of all kinds is done wliiie
customers wait, and at reasonable prices. All patrons have their
orders filled promptly and courteously.
"UNKEL & GRIFFITHS, Makers of Shoes as Suggested by
Professor Meyer, Nos. 11 and 13 North Ninth Street.— An
establishment that has become widely known for the sup-
erior excellence of its products is thatof Messrs. Kunkel &
UriffUhs, of this city. The firm founded their enterprise in 1877, and
have since been doing a large, first-class trade as makers of shoes
as suggested by Professor Meyer. The shoe of which they make
a specialty was suggested by Professor Meyer of England, and it
was recommended and adopted for use by soldiers in the British
army. This shoe is the most perfect thing in the way of footwear
ever made, being at once comfortable, healthful, handsome and
durable. In its construction the formation of the foot and the
whole mechanism of the art of walking are taken into account,
and the shoes are made to accommodate and not obstruct the
natural motions of the b uly. The whole nervous system is often
deranged by wearing ill fitting shoes. With properly made bouts
and shoes, an erect and graceful gait and carriage is secured far
more effectualy than by any rules of deportment. The shoes
made by Messrs. Kunkel and Griffiths fulfill all these requirements
in the most satisfactory manner. The mm employ only the most
skilled workmen. The co-partners. Messrs. M P. Kunkel and
S. Griffiths, are both natives of Pennsylvania, the former having
been born in the northern part of the state, the latter in this
city.
THOMAS WYSHAM, Printing, No. 44 North Fourth Street. -
Mr. Thomas Wysham printer, has acquired a marked repu-
tation for excellent work aud honorable business methods.
He is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, where he learned
his trade and came to this city in 1884. Desirous of embarking in
business on his own account and having a thorough and practical
knowledge of all branches of the art. he founded this establish-
ment originally in 1S85, which at once met with popular favor, and
soon built up a large and influential patronage. The premises
occupied are of ample dimensions, compactly and suitably-
arranged and fully equipped with power presses, cutting machines,
also full fonts of all the standard types to which are being added
all the latest and most approved ornate varieties as soon as placed
upon the market, and a sufficient force of experienced printers to
meet all requirements of his trade are given employment. The
range of productions is quite extensive and includes book and
pamphlet work, lawyers' briefs, catalogues, price lists, letter, note,
bill and statement headings, hotel printiug, envelopes and postal
card work, announcement posters, placards, handbills, dodgers,
programmes and notices, business and visiting cards, ball pro-
grammes, festival, picnic and other invitations, society work of all
kinds, calendars, in fact everything in the line of commercial job
printing in black or colored work. Estimates are furnished freely,
contracts of any magnitude are entered into and executed
promptly at the time specified, in the highest style known to the
art, and at the very lowest prices.
SAMUEL CROWTHER, Plumber and Gas Fitter, No. 1008-10
Sanson] Street.— A well known representative of this busi-
ness possessing all the requirements for its successful pros-
ecution is undoubtedly Mr. Samuel Crowther, who has con-
ducted it satisfactorily upwards of twenty years aud is familiar
with all the details connected with it in every branch. For a
period of thirteen years he was located at the corner of Thir-
teenth and Filbert Streets, but during the past year has occupied
the very desirable premises Nos. 1608-10 Sansom Street, which con-
sists of two floors, each 20x40 feet in dimensions, furnished with a
complete outfit of tools and appliances essential to the fitting up
of residences and buildings and executing sauitary plumbing and
arranging drainage and ventilation and introducing water and
gas. Skilled workmen from eight to ten in number on an average
are kept constantly employed and contracts are entered into and
orders executed and repairing and general jobbing is done in the
best workmanlike manner by Mr. Cruwther. A native of the
state of New Jersey he has lived in Philadelphia forty-two years,
aud during the war served gallantly in the 20th Pennsylvania
Cavalry.
WM. C. FRAZIER, Carpenter and Builder, No. 427 Locust
Street.— A gentleman who for many years has been
actively engaged in the prosecution of general contract-
ing and building is Mr. Win. C. Frazier. The business Mr.
Frazier is now conducting was established about twenty-five years
ago by W. R. Frazier. who retired in 1887 and was succeeded by his
son, the present owner and proprietor. The premises now occupied
have been used for the purposes of the business during the past
eleven years and are 25x100 feet in dimensions and perfectly
equipped in every respect, aud many skilled practical workmen
are kept constantly employed. Carpentering and building eon-
tracts of all kinds aud also fitting up stores, offices and banks and
store fronts and making alterations and repairing receive prompt
attention ami the work is executed in a superior manner at rea-
sonable rates. Estimates and plans are furnished and all con-
tracts entered into aud orders are filled in the shortest possible
time. Mr. Frazier, who was born in Philadelphia, was brought up
to the business with his father.
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WE. ROEDEL, Wholesale and Ret.nl Manufacturers of
Fine Cigars, Factory No. H7 North Ninth Street,
Branch No. 1017 Columbia Avenue.— To such an extent
have adulteration and deception been carried ou of
late years in this country In the manufacture and handling of
cigars and tobaccos, that the difficulty of obtaining a really good
sm iking article has become a byword among lovers of the weed.
There are however some houses that still adhere to the old-time
honorable methods of square and honest dealing, who make and
handle only genuine goods, and among such In Philadelphia may
he mentioned that of Mr. W. K. Roedel, wholesale and retail man-
ufacturer Of fine cigars, whose factory arid store are located at
No. U7 North Ninth Street, with branch house at No. 1017 Colum-
bia Avenue, which for many years has enjoyed a wide reputation
for the superiority of its goods and straight-forward business man
ageinent. Mr. Roedel is a native or this city and as his name
implies is of German parentage. Hav iug acquired a thorough and
practical knowledge of every branch of the cigar and tobacco bus-
iness by long years of practical experience he founded this estab-
lishment on his own responsibility in 1876 and from the start he
has been the recipient of a very liberal and permanent patronage
which is annually increasing in extent and influence, having cus-
tomers throughout various portions of the city and the surround-
ing country. The premises utilized for store and factory purposes
are of spacious dimensions, and comprise a handsome three-story
brick building having a frontage of twenty-two feet with a depth
of seventy feet, which Is fully equipped with all the latest improved
appliances and accessories required in the business for turning out
first-class, reliable goods and in which a force of forty competent and
experienced cigar makers are given constant employment, while
several travelling salesmen are constantly on the road throughout
this and other states receiving and filling orders for the house's
productions, which in consequence of their superior quality of
material and workmanship are in steady demand wherever intro-
duced. From the start Mr. Roedel determined that he would put
upon the market none but honest goods, such as would meet with
the favor and good opinion of smokers, and that he has adhered
strictly to that determination is well evidenced by the steady and
increasing popularity of his favorite brands, such as the " Life of
General Grant." " Flora di Roedel." " Senorita," " Flore di Mundo,"
"La Corona" and others equally as popular. His brands are
handled in our most popular cafes, restaurants, hotels, railroads,
sample rooms, seaside and summer resorts, etc. He makes a spec-
ialty of manufacturing special brands to order and in this, as in
all other departments of his trade, he exercises the greatest care
in maintaining their superior reputation. His stores, both at No.
117 North Ninth Street and No. 1017 Columbia Avenue, are very
neatly and appropriately appointed, and of ample dimensions,
where he keeps constantly on hand a full and complete stock,
of all hi; popular brands of cigars, also the leading varieties of
foreign and domestic cigarettes, smoking and chewing tobaccos,
snuffs, meerschaum, wood and clay pipes, cigar and cigarette
holders, pipe stems, mouth pieces, and smokers articles of every
description. Mr. Roedel is an active, energetic and industrious
manufacturer and dealer, and is one of our most reliable merchant
who takes especial pride in conducting his business ou the sound
principles of integrity.
HART CYCLE CO., Bicycles, Tricycles, Velocipedes, No. 811
Arch Street.— The leading headquarters for bicycles, tri-
cycles and velocipedes in this city is the establishment of
the Hart Cycle Company. This is the pioneer cycle house
of this city, having been established in '.877, by Mr. H. B. Hart,
who merged his business into the present corporation in 18S6. The
premises occupied for trade purposes Comprise a four-story brick
building, ?)x!5n feet in dimensions, a visit to which is full of
interest ami instruction. From floor to ceiling hang the burnished
wheels, marking uot only a great and growing industry, but also
the good sense of the people in adopting a contrivance which gives
rapid transit with pleasure, exercise and health. The riding of
bicycles is still growing more popular among business men, as it
furnishes a rapid means of conveyance and gives a pleasure and
exhilaration which only the wheelmen can realize and no words
can describe. The Hart Cycle Company handles the products of
the Pope Manufacturing Company, St. Nicholas Manufacturing
Company, and the Western Toy Company, boiievlng that the goods
manufactured by these large makers will uicex all the require-
ments Of cyclers satisfactorily. The management bases its
claims for patronage on the merits of theg Is offered. This com-
pany are also proprietors of the Columbia Bicycle Riding School,
situated at Belmont and Elm Avenues, West Philadelphia. This
school Is open dailj . except Sunday, and on Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday evenings, from still 10 o'clock. Its accessibility,
close proximity to Fall-mount Park anil suburban roads, its Dne
riding hall and amide storage room for bicycles and tricycles
make it a popular resort tor wheelmen. This company also handle
tlv World Type Writer, the most practical, durable, simple and
most speedy machine of the kind extant.
HINDS, KETCHAM & CO., Labels and Show Cards, Color
Printers and Lithographers, No. 26 South Third Street,
B. F. Cake, Representative.— There Is, perhaps, not within
the entire domain of activity any department of industry,
science or art in which such notable progress has been made of
late years as the typographic and kindred branches. Especially
is this true in regard to color printing and lithographing in which
discovery, invention and Improvements have effected a degree of
excellence akin to perfection itself. A firm that has achieved a
signal success and won a national and foreign reputation for fine
productions in the line indicated, haviug received highest medal
of reward at the London exhibition, is that of Hinds, Ketcham &
Co., the widely known and representative color printers and
lithographers with headquarters at Nos. 93 to loi North Third
8treet, Brooklyn, N. Y., and which maintains branches in New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, Pitts-
burg, Kansas City, Astoria. Melbourne and Sydney. Australia.
The office in this city, which is under the efficient manage nt of
B. F. Cake, being located at No. 26 South Third Street- The work
turned out by the concern mentioned, which is one of the largest
and leading establishments of the kind in the country, is of excep-
tional merit, and is unsurpassed in any feature of excellence by
anything of the kind produced in the United States, the labels anil
show cards of Hinds Ketcham & Co., being conceded to be the
ne plus ultra in color printing and lithographing. Color printing
and lithographing in all their branches are executed in the high
est style of the art. special attention being given to artistic show
cards, labels and fine commercial display work. and. altogether
an exceedingly large business is carried on. The Philadelphia
office was established about two years ago, in charge of the pres-
ent representative, and from its inception has proved a highly suc-
cessful venture, the trade from here extending all over the coun-
try with the exception of New York city and state. Mr. Cake,
who is a gentleman in the prime of life and a native of this city, is
a man of thorough experience in this line, as well as energy and
business ability, and was formerly representative in Philadel-
phia for the Crumps label press of New York for eight years, leav-
ing the latter to assume charge here for Hinds, Ketcham & Co.
VANDEGRIFT A PRO . Produce Commission House. No. 334
North Water Street.— This is one of the oldest, as well as
leading houses ou the .street, and its proprietors command
a wide and valuable acquaintance in trade circles. The
business was originally established in 1869 by Messrs. Vandergrift,
Stapler & Co., who were succeeded by the present firm In 1871. The
resources and facilities of this firm are admirable for reaching a
desirable class of buyers, and consignments are carefully handled
and promptly acknowledged in all cases. They handle poultry,
eggs, hay, grain, pork, calves and general farm products, and in
every department of the business the most perfect system prevails
for assuring the highest returns, vvhilu the reputation of the firm
for fair and honorable dealing is an additional inducement to
those who require such service. Thegreatestactivity is displayed
in placing consignments ou the market, while liberal advances
are made to consignors and prompt returns are invariably ass I
A full supply of the specialties bandied is kept in stock, and the
goods are "f a character which commands the respect and confi-
dence of the most critical and discriminating buyers. Messrs
William A. and Benjamin F. Vandegrlft, are native Philadelphians,
prominent members of tic Produce and Commercial Exchanges,
devoted entirely t., the interests of their patrons.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
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JOB BARTLETT'S SONS, Manufacturers of Urates, Furnaces,
Ranges, Etc., Tenth and Filbert Streets.— An old established
and representative house in the city of Philadelphia, success-
fully engaged in the manufacture and sale of furnaces, grates,
etc., is that of Messrs Job Bartlett's Sons, whose office, salesrooms
and factory are located on Tenth and Filbert Streets. This business
was established in 1S17 by Job Bartlett, who was eventually suc-
ceeded by the present firm. The co-partners Messrs. Joseph B.
and Chas. F. Bartlett, have been thoroughly trained in this busi-
ness and possess an intimate knowledge of every detail of the
manufacture of grates aud furnaces, and the requirements of cus-
tomers. The premises occupied comprise a spacious warehouse
and factory, fully equipped with every appliance for the success-
ful conduct of this steadily increasing industry. In the factory
fifty skilled operators are employed, aud the trade of the house
now extends throughout all sections of the United States. The
firm keep constantly in stock
grates, open fire placqp, furnaces,
mantles, tiles, etc., and are manu-
facturers of the celebrated " Vet-
eran " wrought iron warm air
furnaces, London kitchen and cook-
ing ranges. The firm's "Agitator"
patented September 5th, 18S2, is
the best shaking and the only per
feet dumping heater grate ever
invented in its adaption to the
warm air furnaces. It is unrivalled
for durability and efficiency, and
prevents dust from escaping into
apartments. All goods bandied
and manufactured by this respon-
sible firm have uosuperiors in this
or any other market, while the prices quoted in all cases are ex-
ceedingly just aud moderate. The partners are all natives of
Philadelphia. They are energetic, honorable business men, liberal
in all transactions, and are meeting with a substantial and well-
merited success.
PHIL. McMANCS, Butter Merchant, No.24 South Water Street.
— Philadelphia is the eentre of an important and influential
trade in butter, and among the reliable and successful
commission houses in this line is that conducted by Mr.
Phil. McManus, at No. 24 Smith Water Street. This gentleman has
had a practical experience in the butter trade, covering a period
of twenty years, and established his present business here in 1884.
He occupies large and commodious premises, and solicits consign-
ments from the best producing sections of the west and southwest.
The butter handled by him is selected with the greatest care from
the be=t dairies of the country, and is guaranteed pure and of
superior quality and excellence. Liberal advances are mudt- on
consignments, while quick sales and prompt returns are invari-
ably assured. All orders are promptly and carefully filled at the
lowest ruling market prices, and the trade of the house is steadily
increasing owing to the superiority and reliability of its goods and
the enterprise aud integrity of all its business transactions. The
stock is kept up to the highest standard of excellence by fresh and
frequent invoices from the best sources of supply, and the goods
handled commend their own superior merits to the confidence and
patronage of critical and judicious buyers. The trade of the
house Is of a character to serve as the best possible proof of its
ability to meet every demand that may be made upon it and also
assures its continued success and permanent prosperity in the
future. Mr. .McManus is a native of Troy, N. Y., a member of the
Philadelphia Produce Exchange, and highly regarded in com-
mercial, financial and trade circles for his sound business
principles, distinguished enterprise, and sterling personal worth.
MOSES & KING, Architects, No.226
tual profession in this city is t
tial, and many talented menibi
'OSES S. KING, Architects, No.22T> Walnut St.— Thearchitec-
iboth profitable and essen-
ubers of the profession are
located here. Two accomplished artists in this line who
are in partnership are Messrs. Arnold H.Moses and Guy King,
who occupy a fine suite of offices at No. 226 Walnut Street. Mr.
Moses was born ill Eiiglund but has resided in Philadelphia for
the past sixteen years, and is a member of the American Insti-
tute of Architects. Mr. King was born in Pennsylvania, but has
resided in Philadelphia for nine years. He studied in Paris, also
at the Boston Latin School and at Amherst College. Messrs.
Moses and King organized their partnership in 18-35, and both
bring to bear on their business a wide range of practical ex-
perience coupled with an intimate knowledge of the require-
ments of the city. They have executed several important archi-
tectural commissions since they commenced the practice of
their profession, designing and superintending, among others, the
following buildings: G rat by mansion on Chestnut Hill ; Tetlow's
factory, on Tenth and Cherry Street ; Pheil & Golz, large lithogra-
phing establishment in Camden, N. J.; ,1. S. Starr's residence.
Camden; E. N. Cohn's residence, Camden; Dr. Street's residence,
Camden; G. W. South's residence, Berwyn, Pa.; three school
houses for school board, Camden; Epiphany Lutheran Church,
Camden ; F. S. Presbrey's residence, at Washington, D. 0., etc.
These buildings are much admired for their stability and elegance,
while the elaboration of detail and the care bestowed on every
department of the work reflect great credit on the skill and ability
of the firm, who are thorough masters in their profession. The
firm have also erected the Forest Springs Hotel, Brown's Mills, N.
J.; architectural work of a large number of iron aud steel plants
at Decatur Ala., and Birmingham Tenn.. and H. W. Johnson's
house at Merchantville N. J.
LAW AND REAL ESTATE OFFICES OF MERSHON BROTH-
ERS, Room 19, No. 608 Chestnut Street.— The secure market
offered to the publicby the realestateof Philadelphia and its
suburbs, both for speculative and investment purposes, has
been duly appreciated, and both buyersand sellers realize that their
investments when judiciously placed are absolutely secure. To
certainly attain the greatest measure of security aud the best
results the services of an experienced broker are always necessary.
In this line Mr. C. O. Mershon has had a wide range of practical
experience, and he has coupled with this, an intimate knowledge
of the advantages of the best residential and business' sections of
the city audits vicinity. Connected with him in the business is his
brother, Mr. A. H. Mershon, who is an attomey-at-law, and together
they have, since May. 18SS. been conducting business under the
style of Mershon Brothers, at So. 608 Chestnut Street, room 19.
The firm buy, sell, exchange, lease and let lands and buildings of
every description; and they always haTc in their office accurate
descriptions of the choicest and most eligible properties for sale,
while their connections are of a strictly first-class character,
including many of the best known speculative operators and con-
servative invtstors among their permanent patrons. They have
special facilities for the negotiation of loans on bonds and mort-
gages upon the most favorable terms, and have likewise built up
the highest of reputations for their able and conservative man-
agement of estates, securing as they do, the most responsible class
of tenants, the incomes are always sure, while they effect repairs
in the most judicious manner, and keep the properties placed in
their care up to the highest standard of productive efficiency.
AW. SELDEN, Steam Power Printing, No. 501 Locust Street.
— One of the most accomplished among the practial rep-
resentatives of the " art representative of all arts" is
without doubt Mr. A. W. Selden who has been engaged
in business many years and achieved a wide celebrity for the
superior character of his workmanship. He commenced opera-
tions in 1ST5 and since May l, iS86, has occupied the premises at.
No. 501 Locust Street which afford every convenience and are
complete and perfect in all appointments and contain three new
improved job and a large cylinder press, binder, many fonts of
new type and all the appliances and accessories necessary for exe-
cuting work in all branches with skill and precision in the highest
style of the art. Steam power drives the presses and from eight
to ten skilled practical workmen are kept constantly employed.
Fine commercial and book and general job and plain and color
work is a specialty with Mr. Selden which for neatness and artistic
skill and excellence of execution is not surpassed. Having such
advantages together with a valuable experience we may say with-
out impropriety that those desiring fii st class work in this line will
find it to their advantage to leave their orders with this house.
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SWEETING'S CENTRAL CYCLE STOKES, No. 639 Arch Street.
—Among the in. my ami various business enterprises conduct-
ed on Aid) Street, probably none is so popular or so largely
patronized by tlie athletic youth of the city, as that of Sweet-
ing's Central Cycle stores, where bicycles, tricycleaand velocipedes
of every description are dealt In. The proprietor or this popular es-
tablishment, Mr. T. Henry Sweeting, is a Philadelphia business
man. of many years' standing. Many years ago he embarked in
the storage business, and is the originator of the system of storing
household goods in separate rooms, which is now so popular. The
warehouse, No. 639 Arch Street, belongs to Mr. Sweeting and
though outwardly only six stories high, is really ten stories, as
some of the tloors have partitions or false floors, to give larger
capacity. The accommodations for storage of household goodsare
unexcelled, there being 400 large rooms for that purpose. Negoti-
able receipts are issued, and liberal cash allowances made, thus
combining the storage and banking business together. But not
content with these enterprises, both requiring time and capital,
Mr. Sweeting is also manager of various building associations as
president or director. But to return to the cycle business. In this
also, original lines were laid. It was and is the custom in the bicy-
cle business to fix the selling price of the machines, at as high a
price as the customer would pay, this price being generally the
English retail price, with Che duty etc., added, Ignoring the fact,
that there is a large discount to the trade. At the Central Cycle
Stores, the bicycles are sold as merchandise, at a fair profit and
not at a monopolistic price. For example, a high grade imported
bicycle, all hollow steel frame, all ball bearings is sold for seven-
ty-five dollars, about sixty dollars less than is usually asked [or
wheels no better? This policy has resulted iu an immense business,
in fact the largest importing bicycle business in Philadelphia. A
visit to this the largest bicycle store in Pennsylvania will be found
Interesting.
BROWN'S JAPANESE CURIO BAZAARS, No. 29 South Eighth
Street.— With the growth of this city and the country gen-
erally in commerce, population and wealth, there has been
a rapid growth in every branch of industry which may be
considered among those classes of trade more particularly per-
taining to the demonstration of taste and culture. The advance
mad" in culture and refinement has led to a large demand
for objects of elegance anil interest in our houses and surround-
ings, and to supply these the workshops, not only of our own
country, but of Europe and the Orient are diligently searched and
temptingly arrayed in the stores of our merchants. One of our
most active and successful business men who make a specialty of
handling Japanese curiosities is Mr. E. Brown, the proprietor of
Brown's celebrated and popular Japanese curio bazaars at No. 29
South Eighth Street. Mr. Brown is a native of Germany, and has
been a resident in the United States for the past twenty-six years.
For ten years he was in business at Saratoga, N. Y., and in 1S7.5
came to Philadelphia and opened his preser.testablishinent, which
from the outset, has been attended by the most marked success.
The store, which has a capacity of 211x30 feet, is elegant and attrac-
tive both in Its appointments and stock, and the goods displayed
embrace choice basket-picked tea and ginger, bric-a-brac of every
description, novelties in small china ware, beads, amber orna-
ments, old East India vases, etc.. all of which are shown in great
v. Li iety, aiul offered at prices that command quick sales. A large
CltJ and suburban trade is done, and Mr. Brown is very popular in
the community. He is also the proprietor of a branch store on
Cookman Avenue, opposite the West End hotel, at Asbury Park,
N.J.
WH SMITH, Manufacturer and Dealer in Theatrical and
General Hardware, No. 614 Filbert Street— Among the
young mercantile houses of the city that have rapidly
gamed deserved prominence and a brisk, extensive
trade, that conducted In Mr. W. H.Smith, at No. 611 Filbert Street,
is deserving of special mention. This gentleman is a manufacturer
of and dealer in all kinds o! theatrical and general hardware. He
founded his business in 1RS8, and brings to bear on his enterprise
an experience of a practical character, gained through the num-
ber of years in which lie has been connected with this line of
trad". He occupies a finely appointed office at the address indi-
cated and carries a complete .stock of hardware and specialties
necessary for scenery and stage effects. He has the best possible
facilities for filling the largest orders not only promptly, but at
rales Mi" most advantageous. The manufacturing departments
are furnished with improved machinery, and being In the same
building are under his personal supervision. Mr. Smith handles
everything In the line of theatrical hardware, and a specialty is
made of papier mache goods. The trade is of a wholesale and
retail character, and extends throughout the United States and
Canada, tii" ho U se being represented by a number of ageneies.
Theatre managers and hardware dealers everywhere will find it
to their interest to put themselves into communication with this
house and to secure a list of goods and prices. In every respect
the establishment is in a position to compete favorably nith its
contemporaries. That it is an enterprising and prosperous one
and a credit to the city as well as to the energy and ability of the
proprietor, goes without saying. That it is doing much in the way
of developing the commerce of the city is equally certain, and
therefore the house is eminently entitled to this brief notice at
our hands.
SYLVAN PICARD, Optician, No. 44 North Sixth street.—
Among the opticians of Philadelphia who have won a repu-
tation for skill and reliability may be mentioned the name
Sylvan Picard, of No. 44 North Sixth Street, and who.
although a comparatively young man has already attained a
degree of success that places him at once in the front rank in his
profession. Mr. Picard, who is a gentleman under thirty, was
boru in New York city, but has resided in Philadelphia since early
infancy. He is a thoroughly practical and expert optician, ot
ample experience, having been brought up in the profession with
his father, and is a complete master of the art in all its branches.
Mr. Picard commenced business on his own account here about
three years since, and from the first he has steadily won his way
to popular favor and recognition, acquiring in a short time an ex-
cellent patronage. He occupies a compact, neat and well
appointed store, and keeps constantly on hand a full and first-
class assortment of everything comprehended in optical Instru-
ments and kindred articles, including chromatic held and ma-
rine glasses of a very superior character ; telescopes, spy glasses,
microscopes, lenses, opera glasses, spectacles, eye glasses, etc.,
while oculists' prescriptions are filled in the most accurate and
trustworthy manner at lowest consistent prices. Lenses are
ground to order in the very best style of the art. while repairing
and adjusting are attended to likewise with judgment and skill,
and all work executed here is warranted Al, satisfaction being
guaranteed in every instance.
JAMES G. FRANCIS. Conveyancer, Office, No. 70S Walnut
Street; Branch, No. 4CUC Market Street.— There is probably
not one among Philadelphia's representative real estate
brokers that is more widely known, as there is certainly
none enjoying a larger share ot public confidence and favor, than
James O. Francis, the popular and responsible conveyancer. Mr.
Francis, who is a gentleman of middle age, was born in tin's city,
and maintains an excellent standing in business and social life.
He is a man of energy, enterprise and thorough experience In the
handling of realty, as well as the highest personal integrity, and
is a prominent member ot the Philadelphia Real Estate Exchange,
of which institution he was one of the founders. Mr. Francis,
who is also actively connected with the Commonwealth Title
Insurance and Trust Company, commenced business on Novem-
ber 1st, 1867, and during the twenty-two years since Intervening
his career has been marked by steady progress, building up an
extensive and substantial connection, while he numbers among
his clientele many or the solid citizens and wealthy property own-
ers iu the community. He conducts a general real estate buslne
buying, selling, exchanging and leasing all kinds of city ami
suburban property, both improved and unimproved, and gives
personal attention also to the management of estates and the
collection of rents and interests; also to the appraisement of
realty. Mortgages are negotiated likewise and loans '.-brained on
realty or approved collateral security, at lowest rates, while
special attention is given to the examination of titles and convey-
ancing in all its details.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
JAMES W. COOKE i CO.. Commission Merchants, Cottons and
Woolens, No. 239 Chestnut Street.— Among the representa-
tive and enterprising houses, actively engaged in the com-
mission trade in cotton and woolen goods in Philadel-
phia, a prominent one is that of Messrs. James W. Cooke & Co.,
whose offices and salesrooms are situated at No. 239 Chestnut
Street. The firm have likewise a branch in New York at No. 2H
Church Street. This business was established twenty years ago
by Mr. James W. Cooke, Mr. James L. Wilson, joining the Arm ten
years ago. Both these gentlemen bring a wide range of practical
experience to bear, coupled with an intimate knowledge of the
wants of manufacturers and dealers, while they have always been
noted in the trade for carrying one of the largest and most desir-
able stocks from which to make selections. Their facilities for
handling all kinds of cottons and woolens are perfect, while their
connections are of a most influential character, representing as
they do a number of desirable accounts. Messrs. James W. Cooke
& Co.. promptly and carefully fill orders at the lowest ruling mar-
ket prices, and their trade now extends throughout all sections of
the United States. All good; sold by them are guaranteed to be
exactly as represented, and at the same time, customers, no mat-
ter in what part of the country they reside, can always rely on the
ability of the partners to make such selections, as the best of judg-
ment would recommend. The premises occupied in Philadelphia,
comprise a spacious store and basement, which are always stocked
with a superior assortment of cottons and woolens, that are fully
warranted to give satisfaction to the closest buyers. Messrs.
Cooke and Wilson are natives of Philadelphia, where theyarehighty
esteemed in trade circles for their enterprise, promptness and
integrity. Mr. Cooke is a director of the Commercial National
Bank, and is one of our public spirited and progressive citizens.
RH. C. HIM.. Banker and Broker, No. 3(13 Walnut Street.—
Philadelphia is one of the principal money markets in
this great nation which is chiefly due, to the vast capital,
ability, and enterprise of her leading firms of brokers
and bankers. Prominent amung these is Mr. K. H. C. Hill the
widely known and responsible banker and broker whose spacious
and well equipped offices are conveniently located on the first
floor of the building at No. 303 Walnut Street. The business was
founded in 1881 by Messrs. Hill and Kennedy, who were succeeded
by the piesent style two and a half years ago. Mr. Hill possesses
great practical experience and an intimate knowledge of the
stock, grain, oil, and provision markets. He buys and sells on
commission or on margin all securities listed on the Philadelphia
Stock Exchange likewise grain, oil, and provisions and numbers
anions his customers many wealthy investors and operators. Mr.
Hill is a member of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange where he is
popular and esteemed for his honor and reliability in all his trans-
actions aud for his energy and enterprise. He has direct wire
with H. B. Hollins & Co.. of the New York Stock Exchange, with
which he keeps pace with the fluctuations of the market in all its
phases. He is a native of Philadelphia and one of its most
prominent and substantial business men. He was formerly a
director of one of the prominent banks in the city and Is now
treasure] otthe Electric Trust Company, of Philadelphia, and holds
prominent positions of trust in all the electric light companys of the
city, being either president or treasurer, and is a public spirited
citizen aiding and promoting every measure calculated to further
the city's advancement and progress. Mr. Hill's superior ad-
vantages and high standing is a sufficient assurance that all trans-
actions will receive faithful attention and the interest of patrons
will be carefully fostered.
MCKINLEY & HOP.N". I.ace Caps. Rufflings, Hosiery, Fancy
Goods, Etc., No. 6 3 Market Street.— One of the leading
representative houses in the United States, in the liuesof
lace caps, rufflings, hosiery, stamped goods, etc., is that
of Messrs. McKinley & Horn. The business was founded in 1868
by Messrs. Hemphill, Rockafela & Co., succeeded in 1875by Messrs.
Hemphill & McKinley. In 1880 the firm of McKinley, Horn & Co.,
was formed, Messrs. McKinley & Horn succeeding in 1854, and
under whose able and enterprising proprietorship, the original
large trade has been developed to proportions or great magnitude.
The firm occupy two flow. 23x165 feet in dimensions, handsomely
fitted up and where is carried by far the largest, most desirable
and comprehensive stock of the above goods in the United States.
They are manufactured expressly for their fine trade from the
choicest materials, and in a wide variety of beautiful and original
patterns, which cannot be duplicated elsewhere. In lare caps the
firm sell to our leading city firms, also in the lines of rufflings,
stamped goods, embroideries, etc., and in which they so perma-
nently lead the best class of trade. They sell all through Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, and south,
requiring the services of four travelers on the road. Mr. W. A.
McKinley and Mr. Ellwood Horn are both native Philadelphians,
long actively identified with this important branch of trade, and
are merchants of unquestioned responsibility.
JF. BAILEY", Iron Commission Merchant. No. 257 South Fourth
Street.— Philadelphia is the great national centre for the
m trade in iron and steel, and a prominent house engaged in
this business here is that of Mr. J. F. Bailey, iron commis-
sion merchant, of No. 217 South Fourth Street. Mr. Bailey brings a
large practical experience extending over twenty-five years hav-
ing been formerly engaged for that length of time by the Pencoyd
Iron Works, of Pencoyd, Pa., first as traveling salesman and then
as general agent of the entire business from 1SK7 to 1378, when he
founded his present business as J. F. Bailey & Co., as brokers and
commission merchants, aud succeeding to the sole control of the
business in 1883. As a commission merchant he deals in all kinds
of architectural iron work for bridges, ship building and buildings
of all kinds, including bridge, ship and architectural material in
iron andsteel, beams, channels, angles, tees, bar and shafting aud
sheared and universal plates for any kind of a structure. Mr.
Bailey is agent for the Pott3ville Iron and Steel Co., of Pottsville,
Pa., the Carbon Co., of Pittsburg, and Oliver Bros. & Phillips, of
Pittsburg, and many others. The product of these furnaces "overs
every requirement of manufacturers in this line and is in vast and
growing consumption. The trade of the house extends through-
out the New England States, taking in the whole Atlantic coast
states and New Y'ork State. Mr. Bailey furnishes plans and gives
estimates and bids for contracts at as Iowa figure as any first class
house in the trade can quote for the best material in this line. He
is also largely interested in several enterprises, among them being
a director of the Jersey City Wheel Works. Mr. Bailey is a native
of Virginia and has resided in Philadelphia since 1878. He has ever
pursued a policy of equity and enterprise, dealing in the best
giades of iron and steel and maintaining for his house the supreni
acy in this important branch of trade.
CRAWFORD MILLER, Fire Insurance of the Treasurer and
Caledonia Mining Company, No. 339 Walnut Street.—
Prominent among our reliable and energetic insurance
agents is Mr. Crawford Miller, whose offices are eligibly
located at No. 339 Walnut Street. Mr. Miller has also a branch
office in Camden, N. J., at No. 201 Federal Street. Mr Mil-
ler estanlished this business twenty years ago in Camden. N. J.,
and eventually in 1S72 opened his Philadelphia office. By strict
attention to business, he has secured a liberal and influen-
tial patronage, and numbers among his permanent patrons many
of our leading merchants, manufacturers and property owners. He
represents for Camden and Atlantic City, N. J., the following first
class companies, viz: Fire Association of Philadelphia, Commer-
cial Union Assurance, of England ; Liverpool and London and Globe.
England, and the Standard Fire Insurance Co., of Trenton, N. J.
Asa practical and experienced underwriter, Mr. Miller offers sub-
stantial inducements to the public in low rates and liberally drawn
policies, while all losses sustained are equitably adjusted and
promptly paid through this agency. Mr. Miller Isa popular mem-
ber of the Underwriters' Association and the Tariff Association.
He is a director of the Camden & Atlantic City R. R., vice presi-
dent of the J. Barton Smith File Company, of Philadelphia, and
president of the River Iron Co., of Camden. N. J. Mr. Miller is also
agent for the Western Assurance Corporation, and director
of The Phila. & Coopers Point Ferry Co., and the Kensington &
New Jersey Ferry Co., and is also treasurer of the Caledonia Min-
ing Co., of Nova Scotia. He is an able financier and one of our
leading capitalists and representative lupine--; men, and is highb.
esteemed in business circles for his promptness and integrity.
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JAMES IRONS, Manufacturer of Show Cases ami Office and
Store Fixtures, Nos. 132 and 134 North Fourth Street.— Promi
nent among the leading manufacturers of show cases ami
store anil office fixtures Mr. James Irons, of Nos. 132 ami
134 North Fourth Street, is entitle. 1 to special mention in these
pages, on account of hi-- long experience and the extensive trade
he has developed. Artistic fixtures and handsomely designed
show cases give an attraction to an establishment that neither
business men Dot the public are slow to recognize. The day for
hiding away goods, carefully wrapped up, on shelves ami keeping
them there until some chance customer should step In the store
ami ask for them, is past, and the merchant who is to keep ahead
or abreast of his neighbors Is compelled to place his goods where
and in such a manner as they can be seen by customers. The use
of show case, permits of this being dune without detriment to the
goods, while the cases themselves form ornaments to the store.
Mr. Irons has been in business as a manufacturer of show cases,
etc., for the past twenty-two years. Beginning on Second Street,
he remained there a year, and since then he has been permanently
located in his present premises at Nos. 132 and 1X4 North Fourth
Street, where he occupies two three-story and basement buildings,
each. 20x11X1 feet in dimensions. The manufacturing department
is thoroughly equipped with the best mechanical appliances and
about a dozen experienced workmen are constantly employed.
In the salesroom a very large stock of show cases in all sizes and
designs are displayed. Mr. Irons, who is the oldest representative
in this line of business in Pennsylvania, is the inventor of a patent
combination show case and sign, that is novelty in beauty of de-
sign and usefulness. All kinds of store and office fixtures are
made as desired. The business, which is a very flourishing one,
extends to all parts of the middle and southern states, and the
house is a most reputable one. Mr. Irons is a native of Philadel-
phia.
CHAS E. SMITH'S Signs and Show Card Factories. Southwest
Corner Fourth and Market, and N*. 28 South Fourth Street.
—During the past twenty years in which he has been suc-
cessfully established in business. Chas. E. Smith, manufac-
turer of signs and show cards, southwest corner Fourth and
Market Streets, has enjoyed a well merited reputation for excel-
lent work, promptness and reliability. He is in fact one of the
foremost exponents of the particular branch of art indicated in
this city, and has a large and flourishing trade throughout Phila-
delphia and adjoining sections of the surrounding states, main-
taining branches in the summer season at Asbury Park and Ocean
Grove. For variety, originality and excellence of productions, or
for cheap prices, none in the business in this city can compare
with Mr. Smith, satisfaction being guaranteed in every instance
to patrons, while rock-bottom figures are quoted. The premises
are spacious and well equipped, ample and complete facilities
being at hand, while a number ol competent assistants are em-
ployed. A large, varied and first-class assortment is constantly
carried in stock, comprising everything in the line of advertising
signs and novelties in show cards including oil cloth and muslin
signs at exceedingly low prices, while signs and show cards are
manufactured to order likewise in any desired size, style, design
or variety, in the most expeditious and superior manner. Mr.
Smith is a gentleman of twenty years practical experience and
skill in his line, was horn in New Jersey, and has resided in Phila-
delphia some forty-two years
DOYLE'S ENGRAVED BRASS SIGNS, Northeast Corner Third
and Dock Streets.— Among the foremost concerns engaged
in this line in this city is the well known and successful one
of Nil John M. Doyle, of the popular engraving establish-
ment on the northeast corner of Third and Dock Streets (entrance
No. 129 South Third Street), than whom no one in Philadelphia in
this line of business has been more fortunate in establishing and
maintaining a reputation for a high standard of excellence In the
work produced. It is now over thirty yeais since Mr. Doyle
established himself in business, and he has been located in his
present premises for the past twenty-two years. He was the first
to manufacture metal signs in Philadelphia, and Is the oldest rep-
resentative of the trade in the city, lie occupies an entire floor,
ami this is equipped with all necessary conveniences and appli-
ances. All kinds of metal and painted m^us are mad. to order In
the most artistic designs, and a specialty is made ol the engraving
of brass and silver-plated signs. Designs and estimates are fur-
Dished on application, and everything is done to lender the l
satisfaction to p.itions. Mr. Doyle was born in Ireland fort) Dine
years ago, and has resided iu Philadelphia for the pa st forty-three
years.
CH. CASSEL <i CO., Manufacturers and wholesale and
Retail Dealers in Plain and Fine Confectionery, No. 116 Mar-
m ket Street.— At the well-appointed and inviting establish-
ment of C. H. Cassel &Co., manufacturers of and whole
sale and retail dealers in plain and tine confectionery, the goods
produced are absolutely pure as well as of choice quality and
flavor, none better in the city. The store is commodious and very
tastefully appointed, the manufacturing being done on the upper
floors while several polite assistants attend to the wants of cus-
tomers, and a large and varied stock is carried fresh dally, includ*
Ing delicious and wholesome chocolates, bon-bons, caramels, win-
tergreen, Boston chips, mixed candies, molasses candy and
toothsome confections in great variety; all orders by mail receiv-
ing prompt attention. This prosperous business was established
about four years ago, and from its inception has been conducted
with uniform success, the firm having a large- and growing city
and suburban trade. Mr. Cassel. who is the sole proprietor, is a
man of twenty years' practical experience iu this line ami has a
thorough knowledge of the business. He is a Phlladelphian by
birth (born iu the si.xtli ward) but a well-known resident of Cam-
den, and is a member of the Tontine Society and the Legion of
Honor and Odd Fellows.
JOEL THOMAS, Manufacturer of Ruches, RufMmgs and Collar-
ettes, and Importer of the Materials, No. 2044 Arch Street.
—As a manufacturer or ruches, ruffiings and collarettes,
and an importer of the materials, Mr. Thomas holds a com-
manding position in this city and throughout the country. He
established his business here In 1844, and in his specialties he pos -
sesses the best possible facilities for supplying the trade to its
perfect satisfaction. The premises occupied for manufacturing
and sales purposes comprise two floors, 40x60 feet each, and steady
employment is given to some thirty skilled hands, while machin-
ery or the latest design is furnished to insure rapid and perfect
production. The stock here displayed contains at all times the
most popular and attractive styles. The connections of the pro.
prietor with European sources of supply are of the most intimate
and influential character, while his ample resources, perfected
manufacturing facilities and widespread commercial relations
enable him to command every favorable opportunity of the
market for the purchase of raw material and to offer inducements
to the trade, as regards both reliability and novelty of goods and
liberality of terms and prices that challenge comparison and pre-
clude successful competition. Mr. Thomas is a native of Pennsyl-
vania, and highly esteemed as one of the city's oldest and most
substantial business men.
ASCHARFF, Whip, Cane and Umbrella Manufacturer. N t.235
North Second Street.— For more than a quarter of a cen-
, tury A. Scharff, the well-known whip, cane and umbrella
manufacturer has been established in business in this city.
Mr. Scharff, who is agentleman of about fifty-nine, was born in Ger-
many, but has lived in Philadelphia since early boyhood. He is a
practical and experienced workman himself, and is a tho '■
master of his art in all its branches. He turns out a very superior
class of work, his productions being unsurpassed for general ex-
cellence by anything of the kind manufactured in the city, while
his prices are maintained at the lowest figures compatibll with
first-class goods and straightforward dealing. Mr, Scharff occu-
pies ample and well appointed quarters, as store and shoj
ploying ten expert hands, and manufactures whips, e.-.n»s and
umbrellas in every size, style, design and grade, Ene goods being
a specialty, a large an. I Ai assortment is constantly ki
stock, including superb gold and silver-mounted umbn llas.cai
et.., of exquisite workmanship and elegant material, while cover-
ing and repairing are done likewise at short notice and satisrac-
tion guaranteed in every instance.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
FRANK TOOMEY, Engines, Bailers and Machinery. No. 1st
North Third Street.— The prosperous bouse of Mr. Frank
Toomey, dealsr in engines, boilers and machinery of every
description, is widely recognized as an important and desir-
able source of supply for manufacturers and machinists in many
different branches of trade. It *as established by the present
enterprising proprietor in 1874, and a substantial success was
speedily achieved. The building occupied for sales and storage
contains four floors and a basement, 25x120 feet each, and thestnek
carried is one of the largest and most valuable of the kind to be
found in this section of the country. The proprietor is especially
prominent in industrial and trade circles as agent for a long list of
unproved productions, among which may be mentioned the cele-
brated Baxter steam engine, Bordentowu improved vertical
engines, the Keystone vertical engine, the Niagara steam pumps
Sebastian May <fc Go's, lathes, and the Moline detachable '.ink
belting and attachments: while his stock includes, besides these
well-known products, a full assortment of automatic engines, hoist-
ing engines yacht engines, drill presses, planes, shapers, etc., and
electric light and plating dynamos. No house in the country is
better prepared to minister to the wants of manufacturers and
mill-owners, and a great number of the latter throughout Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey. Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
and the south make all their purchases at this establishment,
being attracted by the honorable methods in force, the superior
inducements offered in goods and prices, and the eminently satis-
factory manner in which their orders are fulfilled. Mr. Toomey is
a gentleman of ripe experience as an engineer and machinist,
thoroughly eouversant with every detail and requirement of the
trade. He is a native Philadelphian, and is prepared to promptly
furnish estimates and to fit out mills and factories with machinery
and appliances to the entire satisfaction of patrons.
WM. C. RANDOLPH, Manufacturer of Bone Lather Brush
Ferrules, Napkin Rings, Whisk Handles, Harness Dec-
orating Rings, Etc., Nos. 243 and 245 Arch Street.— This
gentleman enjoys a national reputation as an extensive
manufacturer of bone lather brush ferrules, napkin rings, whisk
broom handles, harness decorating rings, billiard and pool balls,
and various bone, ivory, horn and hard-wood novelties. He estab-
lished his enterprise here thirty years ago, and has built up a trade
co-extensive with the limits of the entire country. His spacious
premises are admirably arranged and equipped with new and
improved machinery, ample steam power, and every modern con-
venience for facilitating rapid and perfect production, and steady
employment is given to a large force of skilled and expert work-
men. His long practical experience has given Mr. Randolph a
decided superiority over all his contemporaries in this line, and he
is constantly placing upon the market something new, novel and
beautiful. His list of novelties comprises a beautiful line of
coquilla work, including carved coquilla napkin riugs. cuff but-
tons, dice boxes, jewelry boxes, egg cups, puff boxes, u r ood whist-
les, etc.; while in bone work he exhibits elegant specimens of
umbrella needle cases, ci ibbage pins, lather brushes,etc. His dis-
play of bracelets, badges, baskets, necklaces, chair cushions and
thimbles cannot be equalled for originality of design and artistic
workmanship in this or any other city in the Union. His ivory nov-
elty-turning exhibits at the International Cotton Exposition in
Atlanta, at the International Electrical Exhibition of the Frank-
lin Institute, and at other places throughout the country, have
elicited the highest praise from visitors and experts.
J ROBERT BOYD, Hardware Commission Merchant, No. 422
Commerce Street.— A great number of the principal hard-
t ware manufacturing concerns in the United States and
Europe are represented in the most important business
centres by manufacturers' agents, and among the number of popu-
lar and enterprising persons engaged in this branch of business in
Philadelphia is Mr. .T. Robert Boyd, who makes a particular
specialty of handling hardware goods of all kinds, and has ac-
quired a very enviable reputation in the trade for the superior
grades of goods he deals in and his prompt reliable methods of
transacting business. Mr. Hoyd is a Philadelphian by birth and
brings to bear a wide range of practical experience in this line of
trade acquired by years of close application and observation. lie
inaugurated this enterprise originally in lS36atNo. 30 North Fourth
Street, and from the start met with the most encouraging success
and soon established a very large and influential trade throughout
this and other states which increased to such proportions that in
order to handle it with better facilities and convenience he re-
moved to his preseut address. The premises occupied are of
ample dimensions, neatly and tastefully fitted up and fully equip-
ped with every convenience for the successful prosecution of the.
business. He carries here at all times a full and complete line of
samples of all goods he deals in, embracing everything in the line
of shelf and heavy hardware, mechanics', and artisans', tools, table
and pocket cutlery, blacksmiths', machinists', and contractors'
supplies, also house builders' hardware of every description, de-
vices, small wares, household articles, in fact everything pertain-
ing to shelf hardware and its kindred branches. He carries none
but the most reliable and staudard goods, which possess the best
reputation among foreign and domestic productions, and he quotes
terms and prices that cannot be duplicated elsewhere.
JE. TYGERT & CO., Manufacturers of Star Bone Phosphate
and Star Guano, Importers of Potash Salts, Dealers in Fer-
m tilizing Materials, No. 42 South Delaware Avenue.— The
representative and reliable firm of Messrs. J. E. Tygert &
Co., manufacture largely Star bone phosphate, and Star guano,
import potash salts ac<. deal also in fertilizing materials. The
Star bone phosphate and i-tar guano of this responsible firm find a
ready market in all sections of the eastern and southern states,
customers being always retained, as they find the fertilizers of this
popular house always up to the standard claimed for them, and
their value and efficiency in producing superior crops are con-
clusively demonstrated every year. In fact Tygert's Star brand
fertilizers cannot be surpassed in this country or Europe for their
adaptability to the wheat, rye, cotton and tobacco crops. By using
these fertilizers crops are not liable to the same damage by
drought, they ripen earlier with great perfection and color, and
produce cotton, grain and tobacco of a very superior quality. The
firm promptly till orders at the lowest possible prices, and fully
guarantee their fertilizers to be exactly a3 represented. This
business was established nineteen years ago by Mr. J. E. Tygert,
and was continued by him till 1S73, when Mr. H. S. Tygert becama
a partner, the firm being known by the style and title of J. E.
Tygert & Co. The firm are owners of the steamer John E. Tygert,
which trades between Philadelphia and Smyrna, carrying freight
and passengers. The firm's factory, which is fully supplied with
the latest improved machinery, apparatus and appliances, is situ-
ated on the Delaware river. Both Messrs. J. E. and H. S. Tygert
are natives of New York, but. are now prominent residents of
Philadelphia and are liberal, honorable and enterprising business
men.
HECKEK & LONGAKER, Manufacturers of Britannia ana
Silver-plated Ware, No. 21 South Seventh Street.— If essrs.
Hecker & Longaker, established themselves in busi-
ness in 1838, as manufacturers of biitannia and silver-
plated ware at No. 21 South Seventh Street. This is a branch of
trade which has been conducted in Philadelphia in recent years
with considerable enterprise and remarkable success, so much so
that the city has become a headquarters for the supply of this
class of goods. The members of the firm of flecker & Longaker
are by no means novices in the business, but have had along prac-
tical connection with the trade, Mr. J. S. Hecker having had fifteen
and Mr. J. L. Longaker ten years' experience in the manufactur-
ing department. Their office and factory are located on the third
floor of the building, and this is admirably arranged and equipped
with every appliance and all the latest machinery for the produc-
tion of a full line of beautiful goods of original designs in britan-
llia and silver-plated ware. The machinery is operated by steam
power, and a force of ten skilled and experienced artisans are per-
manently employed. They manufacture all kinds of silver-plated
and biitannia goods, and make a specialty of designing and manu-
facturing to order any articles in the above line which may be
desired by their customers, equal, if not superior, in execution to
work done either in this country or Europe. The co-partners ars
natives of the city, and gentlemen of ihc highest character and
integrity.
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W
IU.IAM URFF, World-Renowned aud famous Maker o!
Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses and Bows, No. 341 North
Fifth Street.— In the manufacture of violins, a repre-
sentative is Mr. Win. Urn", who is Justly conceded to be
one of the best in the country and has
gained considerable distinction and a
national reputation for the superior char-
acter of his workmanship and the rich
brilliant tone and general superiority of
his world renowned violins, violas, eel
los, basses and also bows. This famous
maker of these celebrated string Instru-
ments is a German by birth and an ac-
complished musician of rare skill and
ability and is the recognized authority in
this city on violins, his opinion and judg-
ment being in constant demand by mas-
ters of the instrument and public and
private performers and amateurs and
connoisseurs aud collectors. He has
been in this city since 1830, and estab-
lished in business, and during the past
four years has occupied the premises at
Mo. 341 North Fifth Street, which are of
ample dimensions and well adapted to
meet the requirements of the public and
for manufacturing purposes. A full and
general assortment is kept on sale of his
unexcelled famous instruments and also
genuine Italian strings of his own impor-
tation aud covered strings of his own
manufacture. Every kind of string in-
struments are repaired by Mr. Urff with
skill, in the most artistic manner. For
over a quarter of a century he has been
engaged in the manufacture of violins,
violas, cellos and bases. Mr. Urff is very
reasonable in his prices and his work is
executed with skill, tact and judgment.
SP. EDWARDS & SON", Furniture, Etc.. No 27 South Second
Street.— An old established aud responsible Philadelphia
furniture house is the popular and largely patronized
emporium of S. R. Edwards & Son, manufacturers and
dealers in furniture, upholstery, bedding, etc. It is, in fact, oneof
the oldest and leading establishments of the kind in this city.
This flourishing business was established in 1*12 by S. R. Edwards,
(deceased), who conducted the same up to 1884, when he admitted
into partnership his son. S. A. Edwards, who on the occasion of the
death of the senior member about one year ago, assumed sole con-
trol, still trading under old Arm name. The warerooms and fac-
tory occupy an entire four story structure, 25xl2.s feet in area, and
are well appointed throughout, while some ten or so expert hands
are employed, besides several courteous salesmen in the store.
An extensive and Al assortment is always carried, embracing
handsome parlor and chamber suits, in plain and artistic designs,
beautiful cabinet, articles superb upholstered goods, mirrors,
stands, desks, chiffoniers, bedsteads, bureaus, tables, chairs atd
everything in the line of drawing room, library, dining room and
kitehen furniture ; also carpets, bedding, cots, mattresses, springs
and household specialties, while upholstering and repairing like-
wise are promptly and reliably attended to. Mr. S. A. Edwards,
who is a comparatively young man and a native of this city, is a
gentleman of entire probity in his business relations, as well as a
man of energy, sagacity and thorough experience, and maintains
an A! standing in mercantile life.
PHILADELPHIA EMERY WHEEL COMPANY, Office, No.
624 Cherry Street— Emery wheels are no longer used ; n the
places of files or grindstones, but have become an absolute
necessity in all work on iron, brass, composition, etc., as
the constantly iner.-a-.i114 demand for them testifies. In this con-
nection special reference is made to the widely known and repre-
sentative Philadelphia Emery Wheel Company, manufacturers of
solid emery and corundum wheels, and dealers in emuj wheel
machinery, pure Turkish emery, nickel platei .' supplies, diamond
tools, emery wheel dressers, pure sapphire corundum, etc. The
factor] is located ou Buckur's Street and Kensington ivenue.
The office and salesrooms, on Cherry Street, comprise a three-
story building, 2ox6o feet in dimensions. The factory is commodl
ous and thoroughly equipped with the best mechanical appliances
known to the trade. This concern, which is the most extensive in
it. hie in the country, was founded bj the present propi ietor, Mr.
Henry Erne, in Is, ;, and thus far lias had a most successful career.
The solid emery and corundum wheels, which are specialties of
the house, are highly esteemed by manufacturers as the strongest
and most serviceable wheels in use, as they contain no material
that does not possess a cutting quality. These splendid wheels
are made without use of cements, glutinous or soft metallc sub-
stances, and, therefore, do not require the same power necessary
to successfully run gummy wheels. The Philadelphia Emery
Wheel Company, have turned out one of the largest emery wheel,
ever made in this country. It is forty-eight inches in diameter.
ten inches thick and weighs 'WOO pounds. It was ordered by a
cloth finishing establishment at Wayne Junction. The next larg-
est wheel they have made was thirty-six inches in diameter and
five inches thick, for the Pickering Spring Company, Eighteenth
and Hamilton Streets.
H STREET. Practical Optician, Opera Glasses and Ther-
mometers. N«- 1011 Walnut Street.— Among those who
t are engaged in this business and rapidly winning an ex-
cellent name for superior goods is Mr. H. Street, prac-
tical optician. Mr. Street is a native of this city and although quite
a young man yet he has had an active practical experience a» an
optician extending over a period of twenty years and is thoroughly
familiar with every branch of the business. Desiring to engage in
active commercial life on his own account he founded this enter
prise originally in the autumn of 188s and from the start has met
with the most gratifying success, and acquiring a very large and
influential trade, such as is not often bestowed upon much older
houses in this line of industry. He occupies a spacious and com-
modious store which is very neatly and tastefully fitted up and
contains a full and complete assortment of everything pertaining
to the business. The stock carried embraces opera, field, marine,
day and night glasses, telescopes, microscopes, meterologlcal,
philosophical and surveying instruments, cfinie thermometers and
other surgical and medical appliances pertaining to his line, and
a specialty is made of spectacles and eyeglasses. Knowing to what
an extent the general public purchase spectacles and eyeglasses
from jewelers, shopkeepers and itinerant dealers, claiming to be
opticians, and convinced that their eyes are in but rare cases pi op-
erly treated, Mr. Street, has made it one of his special dutie- to
examine the eyes of all patrons thoroughly, with a view to ascer-
tain the precise grade of weakness and kind of lenses required.
Prescriptions of oculists are most carefully observed and lenses
for same are prepared to order when required.
LINGG A HRO., Watches, Diamondsand Jewelry, Wholesale and
Retail, No. 22n South Eighth Street.— Thirty-two years of
continued existence and uninterrupted mercantile pros-
perity mark the career of this well known and popular
wholesale and retail jewelry store, which was established by the
present proprietors. Messrs. Joseph W. and Fred. C. Lingg. in 1857.
The store has a width of twenty-five feet and a depth of sixty feet,
aud is an elegantly appointed and well arranged establishment,
completely stocked with a large assortment of fine diamonds and
other precious atones, American watches in gold and silver cases,
chicks, jewelry, and everything to be found in this line of useful
and ornamental merchandise. All the latest novelties In jewelry
are put in stock as soon as originated. The firm's fine line of
watches, etc., is unrivalled, and their trade, includes the patron
age of the best classes of the community. The firm have
repair department, where they employ a start of skilled and
experienced workmen in not only repairing jev.elry and watches,
but in manufacturing special lines of jewelry to order. The tra '.-.
being of both a wholesale and retail character, extends to all parts
of Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and the south. The
members of the firm are jewelers of vast practical expel icnce.
2U
ILLL'STRATED PHILADELPHIA.
Ti If IrHAEL NISBET, Conveyance!- anil Real Estate Broker,
Wit No ' ,?P8 WaInut Street.— The vast and varied interests
J[VJl involved in real estate transactions in this city have
materially attracted to this branch of business some of
our most enterprising and far-seeing citizens. One of the best-
known and most reliable of these gentlemen is Mr. Michael Nis-
bet. whose office is eligibly located at No. 808 Walnut Sreet. A3
a conveyancer and real estate broker, Mr. Nisbet takes a front
rank in this city, having been identified with the business for a
period of thirty-six years. He enjoys a deservedly high reputa-
tation for business ability, sound judgment, and large practical
knowledge. He transacts a general real estate business in this
city and vicinity, buying, selling, leasing and exchanging property
of all kinds: attending to the management of estates, the collec-
tion of rents, the negotiation of loans on bond and mortgage, and
general conveyancing. His business has been conducted from the
outset with great and growing success, and his connections are of
the most substantial and desirable character, numbering, as he
does, among his permanent customers many of the solid and
wealthiest capitalists, investors and property-owners in Philadel-
phia and vicinity. He is a recognized authority as to the present
and prospective values of realty iu the city and suburbs, and all
advice given or transactions effected through him can be relied
upon as absolutely safe. His services are promptly and conscien-
tiously rendered, and his charges are invariably moderate. Mr.
Ncsi.pt is a native Philadelphian. and one of the rcpresentave real
estate men of this city He is also prominent iu Masonic circles
as Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge and its present Grand
Secretary and sustains an excellent status in social and business
life.
RIGHTER & GIBSON, Plain and Ornamental Book Binders,
Nos. 1220-1224 Sansom Street.— An industry which has been
developed to proportions of the utmost magnitude in this
city, and which has attained an excellence unsurpassed by
any other city iu the Union Is that of book binding. An establish
meut that has for almost half a century occupied a leading posi-
tion in tiie trade, and which bears areputation unsurpassed by any
of its contemporaries for the superiority of its productions, is that
of Messrs. Kighter & Gibson, whose business quarters are at Nos.
1220-1222-1224 Sanson! Street, comprising two floors 45x6oteet. The
business dates its inception back to 1842 when it was founded by
Mr. Henry G. Kighter and the firm of Righter & Gibson was formed
in 1851, they being the oidest concern in book binding iu this city,
and their subsequent career marks an uninterrupted success, and
a continual development. They have ever been ready to adopt
any improvement that is possessed of merit, and their success has
been, to a large extent, the lesult of this spirit of enterprise. The
spacious premises which comprise the bindery are equipped with
the most improved machinery operated by steam power, and
steady employment is furnished a force of forty expert hands.
Plain and ornamental book binding iu all styles is executed
promptly to order in the most finished manner. The prices are of
the most reasonable character, and satisfaction is guaranteed with
all work done by this responsible house. The members of the linn,
H.'tf. Righter and Geo. Gibson, the former a native of Montgomery
County, and resident of Philadelphia for sixty years, the latter
born in this city, are too well known personally in commercial and
social circles, to need comment at our hands. Suffice it to remark,
their house is in every respect a representative one in its line of
trade and those establishing relations with it will secure the great-
est satisfaction iu the thoroughly good manner in which all work
will be accomplished.
JESSE PITT & GO. Wholesale Dealers in West India and Flo-
rida Fruit. No. 154 Dock Street.— A large and important trade
is Cilrried on between this city and the south and West
Indies in fruits which is rapidly assuming proportions of
gient magnitude. Among those prominently identified in the
activity which prevails iir this direction is the enterprising firm of
.less,, firt & Co., whose office and warehouse are at No. 144 Dock
Street. This house is one of the largest and most reliable in its
special line and iu the past two years a large local business and
an extensive ri a<le has been built up through the energy and uude-
fatigab'.e exertion of Mr. Pitt who is the sole proprietor, the con-
nection extending throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Mary-
land and Delaware and the West India Islands from which sec-
tions fruits are constantly being received. Ample premises are
provided for storage and a heavy stock is always carried of apples,
pears, peaches, melons, and berries and grapes of every variety,
and also lemons, oranges, limes, pineapples, cocoanuts. bananas,
etc., in their season. An entensive city wholesale trade is supplied
and shipments are made to various parts of all the circumjacent
sections. Mr. Pitt is thoroughly familiar with the business iu
which he is engaged and his facilities are such that he can name
prices that cannot be otherwise than satisfactory and can guaran-
tee quality and freshness of everything he deals in. He is a Phila-
delphian by birth and his rating and standing iu commercial and
financial circles is of the very highest character. He justly merits
the success he enjoys and the extensive busiuess he is conducting
and knows so well how to foster and promote.
WH. SHEAFER & CO., Manufacturers of Jewelry, James
Bingham, Jr.. Manager, No. 108 South Eighth Street.—
In tins publication of the leading representative firm*
in the different avenues of the trade, mention should
be made of the well known firm of W. H. Shearer & Co., who have
for nearly a scoie of years been engaged in the manufacturing
branch of the jewelry trade. The enterprise was founded in 1S71,
and the house has since built up, not only a first-class trade but
also a strictly first class reputation for the reliability and quality
of all work executed by it. The busiuess was started at No. 908
Chestnut Street, afterwards removed to, and continued until
July, 1883, at No. 612 Chestnut Street, and since that date has
been conducted at No. 108 South Eighth Street, where commo-
dious premises are occupied, and where the latest improved
machinery, tools and other conveniences are possessed for the
successful prosecution of the business. The proprietor, Mr. W. H.
Sheafer. has had large practical experience as a busiuess man, and
does a fine trade with the large retailers and jobbers generally
in the city and vicinity. Skilled and experienced workmen are
employed, and all work is executed in the must artistic and satis-
factory manner, with dispatch and at the lowest rates consistent
with good work. Designs and estimates are made to order. The
manager of the manufacturing department is Mr. James Bingham,
Jr., who is a Philadelphian by birth and who has been over
forty years in the business. Mr. Sheafer was born near Potts-
ville, this state, and is an old resident of Philadelphia. As a
manufacturer he has adhered strictly to legitimate business
methods. His manufactures cannot be excelled for beauty of de-
sigu, reliability of workmanship, elegance of finish and durability.
O'NEILL BROS., Fine Printing, No. 123 S. Third Street— Front
the time when Benjamin Franklin made his home iu Phila-
delphia to the present day this city has been one of the seats
of learning, and that great educator, the printing press,
has wielded a power in this centre of intellectual activity which
lias been productive of incalculable benefit throughout the entire
land. One of the most prominent printers of all kinds of works,
pamphlets, as well as of every variety of job work in this city is
that of Messrs. O'Neill Brothels, of No. 123 South Third Street, who
began business in June, 1S87, and have risen to an eminence in the
trade which is highly flattering. Their spacious and well appointed
establishment occupies two floors, where abundant steam power is
supplied and the latest improved presses are in use. A corps of
skilled and efficient typos, pressmen and assistants are at hand,
and a large amount of printing of all varieties is here turned out.
The firm do much work for the leading bankers and merchants
of the city, and they invariably give entire satisfaction in respect
to material, workmanship and price. Their assortment of type
comprises the most ornate and highly decorated, as well as the
plainer varieties, and there is no class of printing which they can-
not execute to the entire satisfaction of their customers. The
co-partners are Messrs. James J., and J. Edgar O'Neill, who are
both natives of this city. They devote their entire time and per-
sonal attention to the interests of their patrons and use the
utmost endeavors to please them in every respect. They enjoy
the respect of all who know them, and to a degree which clearly
indicates the high regard in which they are held. In business
relations their standing is of the highest character.
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CHARLES RISTINE. Electro Plater and Gilder. No. Ill
North Second Street.— A well known and prosperous es-
tablishment, deserving of more than passing mention in
these pages i ■ that of Mr. Charles Ristlne, electro plater and
gilder, who has maintained for years a most enviable reputation for
first-class and reliable work. Mr. Ristlne is a native Philadelphia!!,
a thoroughly experienced man in tins business, acquired by over
twenty years of close study and application in all its various
branches, and desirous of embarking in business on his own ac-
count founded this enterprise at this address iu 1876 and stands in
the front rank of his profession in this vicinity. The premises occu-
pied are large and commodious, comprising an entire second floor,
having a frontage of twenty feet with a depth of eighty feet,
admirably arranged for business and working purposes. His shop
is thoroughly equipped with a large supply of electrical baths and
other appliances required for both electro and case plating, also
gliding, and employment is furnished to a sufficient numbei of
experienced workmen to meet all requirements of his business,
nhih' In his store will he found a general assortment of articles as
samples of his superior workmanship. He is prepared to execute
all kinds of work pertaining to his line for the trade and general
public, such as the plating, repairing and replating of tea, dinnei .
dessert sets, urns, goblets, cups, ice pitchers, waiters, cake and
fruit baskets, casters, spoons, knives, forks, ladies, etc.alsoobjects
of art, fancy goods and novelties for use and ornament in gold,
silver and nickel, electro-bronzing, oxydizing, zyprus. copper
and other colors, while his prices are extremely reasonable when
the high character of his work is taken into consideration. Mr.
Ristlne is a prominent and active member of the Order of Odd
Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Improved Order of Red Men, Ancient
Order of United Workingnien and the Royal Arcanum.
M"
-UNN &. SHIVERS, Successors to Holland & Edgar. Printers
and Publishers. No. 533 Chestnut Street.— Among the
leading prinrers and publishers in Philadelphia to-day,
are Messrs. Munn & Shivers. The business of this con-
cern was founded thirty -six years ago by Messrs. Holland and
Edgar, who, in 1SS5, were succeeded by the present proprietors,
Messrs. George H. Munn and T. H. Shivers, both of whom brought
to the enterprise a long practical experience, and a thorough ac-
quaintance with every department of their calling. The Grin
occupy spacious premises, in every way admirably adapted for the
business, and these are completely furnished with types of the
newest designs, material, etc., besides five of the most recently
improved presses. Constant employment is afforded to about a
dozen hands, and the firm are prepared to execute all kinds of
composition and press work, but make a specialty of fine jobbing
and color work, having every facility for execution of orders of
the most artistic and intricate character. Bill heads, letterheads,
note heads, cards, blank books, envelopes, circulars, pamphlets,
labels, tags, etc., are printed at short notice and at the lowest
prices ruling in the trade, satisfaction in every instance being
guaranteed. The members of the firm are young, energetic and
practical, and have quickly gained a foremost position in and the
confidence of the trade. They have a fine, growing business con-
nection throughout the city and vicinity, and work confided to
their charge may be relied upon to be in every case turned out in
the best manner and upon the most reasonable terms. Mr. Munn
is a native of Maryland, and a prominent member of the Inde-
pendent Older of Odd Fellows, and of the Tonti Society. Mr.
Shivers was turn in New Jersey, and is now a resident of Camden.
HENRY C. SHEAFER, Florist, No. inn South Seventh Street.—
The business Mr. Henry C. Sheafer now controls was orig-
inally founded many years ago by Mr. R. H. Sherwood,
from whom it w.is purchased in 1883 by Messrs. C. H.
Gregg and Henry C. Sheafer, who conducted it under the bun
style of C. H Gregg & Co., until 1881, when Mr. Gregg retired and
Mr. Sheafei assumed sole control of the enterprise, and has built
up one of the largest and finest trades in the citj in his hue. ne
occupies spacious green-houses, the latter being heated by hot
water. He annually handles an immense quantity of the choicest
growths of cut flowers, [lis facilities are unexcelled, and he has
the reputation of having the lest arrangements for promptly sup-
plying flowers in Ihe most ornamental of devices, and in auy
quantity, for balls, parties, receptions, weddings, funerals, etc.
Mr. Sheafer has manifested unu.su.il enterprise in his profession.
To promptly fill orders, he gives employ nt to a skilled Had of
several assistants, and has among his permanent patrons the lead-
ing families in the city and populous suburbs. He is thoroughly
honorable and reliable in all transactions, and has retained the
patronage of the community.
EDWARD ANSCHUTZ, Proprietor of the Sportsmen's Ware-
house, No. 21)6 South Third Street.— This gentleman was
born in Germany, but has resided in Philadelphia since 1816,
and is the oldest member of the Philadelphia Rifle Club.
He Is a practical gunsmith and taxidermist of long experience.
The business now controlled by him wis originally founded In
1S-I9 by Mr. J. Wurfflein. for whom Mr. Anschutz worked from the
time he founded the enterprise until he retired from It in 1863.
Then it was that Mr. Anschutz succeeded him as proprietor and
by degrees he has developed the trade until his house is one of
the leading establishments of its kind in the city, and is known
and patronized far and near. His premises are very extensive,
admirably fitted up and arranged and heavily stocked with sports-
men's goods of every description, embracing (hunting knives to
clasp and in sheaths, camping knives, forks and spoons, pocket
knives,) guns, rifles, revolvers and pistols of all makes, ammuni-
tion of every description, canvas suits, leggings, hunting boots and
shoes, dog collars, chains, combs, whips, brushes, couples, muz-
zles, leads, boots for sore feet, leashes for hounds, whistles,
troughs, etc., the largest and finest assortment of fishing tackle
and anglers' requisites in the city. (Spratt's famous patent dog
cakes, soap and medicines, etc.) Mr. Anschutz attends promptly
to the satisfactory repairing of all kinds of guns and pistols, and
to taxidermy in all its branches. Besides, animals, fish and rep-
tiles are mounted and all kinds of skins tanned; horns and ant-
lers are mounted on panels and a large variety of mounted birds,
animals, antlers' and taxidermists' supplies are for sale.
LAIB & CO., Fine Wines and Liquors, Northwest Corner Sec-
ond and June Streets.— It is a pleasure to direct attention
in this review of Philadelphia's principal business establish-
ments to the popular and responsible house of Laib & Co.,
Importers and wholesale dealers in fine wines and liquors. They
handle nothing but Al stock, making a leading specialty of family
and club trade, and customers can rely upon finding a strictly
first-class article in every instance here— quality and quantity
being guaranteed as represented. This well and favorably known
firm was established some three years since and from the start
has enjoyed a large, active patronage, receiving a veiy sub-
stantial city and suburban family trade. They occupy the whole
of a 25x100 four-story and basement building, well ordered in every
respect, while an efficient corps of salesmen, clerks and call men
are employed. A heavy and very superior stock Is constantly
carried including choicest French wines and brandies; Spanish
and German wines, Holland gins, Irish and Scotch whiskies,
Jamaica rum, etc.; also fine California wines, native whiskies, bit-
ters, cordials, case goods anil pure liquors of every description ; and
all orders by telephone, mail or messenger receive immediate
attention in this admirably conducted establishment.
ROBERT KELSO, Manufacturer of the Keystone Woven Wire
Mattress and Ornamental Iron Bedsteads. No. 245 South
Second Street— Mr. Robert Kelso is a Philadelphia!! by
birth, and prior to establishing his present enterprise in
1879 was for twenty years engaged in the manufacture of wire and
iron goods of all kinds. He now devotes his attention entirely to
the making of the Keystone woven wire mattress and ornamental
iron bedsteads for hospitals, asylum and family use. His factory
is a three-storied building, 30x100 feet in dimensions, and the prem-
ises are equipped with every necessary mechanical device and
facility for the successful prosecution of the business, and for
turning out the best class of work. Many competent and skilled
workmen are employed in filling orders for the trade and for hos-
pitals, asylums, etc. A brisk retail trade is also done. A heavy
stock is kept on hand at all times, and every facility is possessed
for promptly meeting all orders on the most satisfactory and
advantageous terms.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
FRANK R. STEVENSON, Real Estate Agent ami Broker. No.
257 South Ninth Street.— Prominent among the real estate
brokers of this city is Mr. Frank R. Stevenson. Mr. Steven-
son established himself in this line of business inlS69on
Thirteenth and Walnut Streets, where he remained until Jan-
uary, I860, and then removed to No. 227 South Ninth street,
whence he transferred his headquarters to his present location,
where he has a very handsomely appointed office. He thus brings to
bear on his enterprise a wide range of practical experience, and a
most intimate knowledge of the various sections of the city. He
buys, sells, exchanges, leases and lets every description of property
in town and country. At all times he has upon his books full de-
scriptions of the best available bargains in store, house and su-
burban property for sale, also vacant land, singly or in plots. He
gives particular attention to the procuring of loans at the lowest
rates upon bonds and mortgages, while he makes letting and col-
lecting a specialty, and has excellent facilities for receiving good
ami responsible tenants for stores and dwelling houses. Mr. Stev-
enson also cares for numerous properties on behalf of the owners,
either resident or non-resident, giving them the benefit of his
skill, care and experience at a nominal charge. He was bom in
this city, and has resided here all his life. Special care and atten-
tion is given to the examination of title papers, and to the prepar-
ation and drawing or deeds, mortgages, and all other papers ap-
pertaining to real estate.
TURNER & CO., Auctioneers, Nos. 424 Market and 410 Mer-
chant Streets.— There is no profession that is or more im-
portance than that of the auctioneer, so well represented
in this city by the firm of Messrs. Turner & Co. The requi-
sites for sueces, in this calling embody a copious flow of language,
good address, a thorough, practical acquaintance with the staple
classes of goods to be sold and their value, and a perfect knowl-
edge of men and business affairs generally. These requisites are
unusually well combined in the personnel of the above firm, which
is composed of Messis. J. W. Turner anil Richard Hazard. These,
gentlemen established their business here in 1881, and have devel-
oped a large and influential patronage. They dispose of immense
quantities of goods at auction, on commission, for mills and manu-
facturers in the eastern states and throughout New Jersey and
Pennsylvania, handling dry goods, notions, fancy goods, and
boots and shoes with equal success and satisfaction. Sales are
regularly held on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week, with
special sales on Monday, and are attended by discerning and dis-
criminating buyers, who gladly avail themselves of the bargains
here offered. Goods are constantly arriving from the most repu-
table sources, and are handled with profit to the shipper and sat-
isfaction to the buyer in all cases. Mr. Turner is a native of Vir-
ginia, anil a resident of this city since 1865. while Mr. Hazard is a
Philadelphian by birth and training.
FE. OKIE, Manufacturer of Fine Printing Inks, Agency of
Lorilleux & Cii\, Paris; J. F.Simpson, Manager; No. 232
. Carter Street.— Mr. Okie, who is a civil engineer by trade,
embarked in the printing ink business in 18S4, and started
as an importer of fine inks and bronze powders.. In 1886 lie began
the manufacture of inks, and has since developed a very substan-
tial and influential trade connection. The works, which are under
the management of himself, and a practical ink maker of long
experience, are equipped with four mills, which are operated by
steam power, and which have a capacity for producing a thousand
pounds of news ink daily. All the workmen in the establishment
are skilled and experienced in the business, and under no circum-
stances are goods of an inferior quality allowed to leave the
works. Special attention is given by the management to procuring
the very best raw- materials to be found in the markets of tiie
world, so that customers can always depend upon receiving what
thej order at the very lowest prices. Notably the illustrated book
inks manufactured by this house are unequaled for brilliancy ami
color, and the inks usually difficult to obtain and made specialties
of by this house are: fine shades dark blue, good working reds,
satisfactory blue blacks, brilliant color lakes, and clean-working
ultra-blues. Both in respect of quality and price these inks are
commended to the notice of printers, and a large and growing
trade is done in them over .i wide section.
J ROBERTS, Carriage Builder, No. 326 North Fifth Street.—
The construction of fine carriages, light business wagons
m and sleighs, combining beauty of design, excellence of
finish and durability is characteristic of Mr. Jonathan
Roberts. The premises, a two-story structure, having an area of
20x60 feet, are very complete in their appointments and arrange-
ments and replete with all the appliances for rendering the work
turned out of an enduring character. The business includes car-
rage and wagon and sleigh building, general blacksmithing and
embraces all the details connected therewith, all of the depart-
ments being carefully supervised with special reference to a contin-
uance of the reputation. Mr. Roberts has secured a force of from
five to ten experienced workmen who are kept constantly employ-
ed. Repairing and jobbing isa specialty which receives particular
attention, and from the superior character of the work produced
in all branches a large patronage has been attracted to the estab-
lishment. Mr. Roberts builds to order carriages, buggies, phaetons,
etc., and sleighs, and cutters, and express, and grocers, and other
kinds of light wagons, and can offer inducements and give the best
satisfaction to purchasers. He has had an experience of over 30 years
and has been in the very desirable location now occupied since ISSti.
For a long time he was a member of the firm of Roberts &. Cole-
hauer, but since 1S64 he has continued on his own account. He
was born in Chester County, this state, and for a period of 32
years has lived in this city, and is respected for his business
ability
BO. LEAR, Fruit and Produce Commission Merchant, No. 11
Vine Street.— One of the oldest, among the best known pop-
ular fruit and produce commission merchants at the foot
of Vine Street, is without doubt Mr. B. 0. Lear, who has
been established the past fourteen years, and always located in
this immediate vicinity. He has built up a large flourishing busi-
ness of a permanent character, and is constantly receiving direct
from producers and shippers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania the
finest fruits and vegetables and country produce generally of all
kinds when in season, and can always name the very lowest prices
to dealers and large buyers. He also handles foreign fruits and
also Florida oranges, and as a business man will be found upright,
straightforward and reliable. Consignments are solicited, which
are disposed of without delay, Mr. Lear's long experience in the
trade and his wide acquaintance enabling him to effect sales and
give the best satisfaction. He makes returns promptly, and the
interests of those favoring him with shipments are carefully pre-
served. A native of the state of Maine, Mr. Lear located in this
city in I860. He is an ex-soldier, and served faithfully and well in
Co. D, of the nineteenth Maine volunteers, and was wounded at
Gettysburg. He is a popular member of Post 7. G. A. R.. and is
well and favorably knosvn as a business man and citizen and is
highly respected by all who know him.
HARRY A. WERB, Art Photographer, Nos. 112 and 114 North
Ninth Street.— This house was founded originally under
the firm style or Webb & Reller, in 1883. at its present
location, and has always commanded a liberal patronage,
owing to the unsurpassed character and quality of its art pro-
ducts. In 18S7 Mr. Reller retired from the business, which Mr.
Webb has since conducted successfully alone. His premises con-
sist of elegantly appointed reception, dressing and retiring rooms,
and of a thoroughly equipped operating and printing rooms. Mr.
Webb began his enterprise here with a thorough knowledge of his
business, and by giving it his careful attention, trying everything
that was offered as new or good, he was enabled to get the best in
chemicals and accessories. Photography in all its departments is
carried on. Carte de visite. cabinet and life size poi traits are
taken, street views, buildings, machinery, ships, furniture, land-
scapes, etc.. are photographed to order, and all work is executed
in a most artistic mariner and guaranteed to give the most com
plete satisfaction. Copying and enlarging of photographs in oil,
water colors, crayon, pastel. India ink. etc., are executed with
dispatch and precision, and the work done in this line will com-
pare favorably with that of any other house in the world, as Mr.
Webb employs only the best artists. Fie has five assistants. He
is a native of the city, and very highly esteemed in the commu-
nity for Itis business ability.
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C ROBERT BUSCHNER, Plumbing aud Gas Fitting, No. 2117
South Fifth Street. Among those who have made a repu-
tation for reliability and >kill us plumbers, gas and steam
titters, may be mentioned Mr. ('. Robert Buschner. For
many years he has been identified with the business and is thor-
oughly familiar with it in all Its details and occupies a store and
workshop 20x100 feet in area, which besides a general line of pipes
and fittings and supplies and materials contains every facility for
executing the best class of work and filling contracts aud orders.
From five to twenty live workmen are employed according to
season. Sanitary plumbing is a special feature, particular atten-
tion being given to making sewer connections and regulating
diainage and ventilation. Dwellings and buildings are also fitted
up with pipe and water, yas and steam introduced. Repairing and
jobbing is also attended to. Mr. Buschner Is a Philadelphia!! by
birth and a thorough exponent and master of his trade. lie has
been established the past ten years, five of which he lias been In
his present location. He furnishes estimates ami plans and super-
intends all work Intrusted to his care and execution. Mr. Busch-
ner is a member of the Master Plumbers' Association and is con-
ceded by architects, builders and owners of property, one of the
best plumbers, gas anil steam fitters in this city. Mr. Busehner's
telephone call Is 1101.
WILLIAM E. HARPL'R. Chronometer and Watch Maker,
No. 10 South Fourth Street.— This gentleman is one of the
oldest jewelers and watch and clock makers in the
state of Pennsylvania. He was born in Maryland ami
since 1831 has resided in Philadelphia, where he has been estab-
lished in business for over half a century. For more than twenty
years he had his store on Chestnut Street, and in 1883 removed to
his present quarters on South Fourth Street. Here he has an ele-
gantly appointed, tastefully arranged and attractive store, well
lighted, and admirably adapted to display the superb stock of
goods carried. The counters are covered with handsome sjiow
cases glittering with asplendid line of watches, chains and jewelry
of all kinds. Cabinets cover the walls and these are well filled
with chronometers of elegant patterns, finished in the most artis-
tic manner, clocks, opera glasses and optical goods of all kinds.
Here is to be found one of the finest displays of chronometers and
clocks in the city. Clocks are shown In every variety of style, size
and form, and a specialty is made of repairing high case clocks.
Mr. H.irpur superintended the building of the state house clock,
and to-day has the management and regulation of it. He has it so
regulated that it only loses two seconds a month, and it is one
which the citizens may set their watches and clocks by and swear
by. Mr. Harpur makes a specialty of repairing watches and clocks,
and also of winding, setting and regulating clocks by the year.
S KINGSTON McCAY, Conveyancer and Examiner of Titles,
No. 426 Walnut Street.— The place so successfully filled by
Mr. McCay. conveyancer aud examiner of titles, has not
been created by any act of the state nor has his authority
been enforced by official position ; he is the development of a mer-
cantile want, and bis influence depends upon his fitness, his ex-
perience, his impartiality and his moral character ; neither an ac-
countant nor a lawyer, but resorted to by those most largely
*ngaged in real estate transactions. Mr. McCay established him-
in business here in 1853 and his long and varied experience,
thorough proficiency, and perfect understanding of all matters
belonging to the profession, are such as to give to his evidence in
courts of law the value of an expert. His investigations and de-
terminations are readily acquiesced in by all parties in interest,
and are rendered in a manner to increase his reputation and to
commend him to the confidence of all who need the aid and coun-
sel of a reliable expert in real estate matters. Mr. McCay is a na-
tive Philadelphlan, in the active prime of life, a director in numer-
ous real estate title and trust companies, and honored and es-
teemed by his fellow men in all the various relations of life.
perfect In its arrangement, and provided with a number of new
and improved power presses and all kiuds of type and the
saries for doing a superior class of work. Mr. Kretscluiian's many
years' practical experience has made him a master of i erytl tail
of the typographic art. and his establishment for executing all
kinds of book, job and commercial printing is one of the most
perfect in the city. A force of from ten to twelve skilled compos-
itors and pressmen are kept constantly employed, and contracts
and orders are filled punctually with skill, neatness and excel-
lence in a superior manner. Prices are very reasonable with Mr.
Kretschman, and his work unexcelled. He is a German by birth,
and about 36 years of age. He has been in this country and In
Philadelphia since he was a child. He Is energetic, prompt and
reliable, and as a business man has been successful and well
deserves the reputation he has achieved and enjoys. His large
patronage has been acquired by the commendable manner he con-
ducts business, ami is also due to his own skill, good taste and
judgment as a printer.
WEI.ru & KELLY, Manufacturers of Ladies' Misses' aud
Children's Fine Shoes, Northwest Corner Third and
Market Streets.— Special complimentary notice should
be given the productions of Welch & Kelly, manufactur-
ers of ladies', misses' and children's fine shoes, which are in exten-
sive and constantly increasing demand in its trade throughout
Pennsylvania aud surrounding states owing to the uniformly high
standard of excellence at which the same are maintained. The
shoes produced by this firm are goods of exceptional merit, only
the best material entering into their manufacture, and none
but expert workmen are employed, while the proprietors exercise
close supervision over all work done in their establishment They
occupy as factory two commodious floors, with ample and com-
plete facilities, and employ from twenty-five to thirty-five hands,
manufacturing exclusively ladies', misses' and children's fine
hand-sewed goods. An extensive and first-class assortment is
always carried In stock, and an efficient representative is kept
regularly on the road, all orders being attended to in the most
prompt and reliable manner. Messrs. John T. Welch and Charles
J. Kelly are residents of this city and are both men of practical
skill and experience, as well as energy and enterprise.
JOHN LEUPOLD & SON, Tailors, No. 610 Arch Street -This
house has been in active existence for the past third of
a century. In 1848, Mr. John Leupold, the seDior member
of the firm, came from Germany, his native country, to this
city, and in 185o he founded the business which has since been
prosecuted with such excellent success. In 1887 he moved from
Arch Street to his present address, and, in the same year, admit ted
to partnership his son, Mr. J. Ferdinand Leupold, who was boi n in
this city. Both gentlemen are thoroughly skilled artist tailors,
employ none but efficient assistants, and the garments which ema-
nate from their establishment are the perfection of fit, workman-
ship and stylish appearance. The store occupied has dimensions
of 25x100 feet, is very tastefully fitted up. and contain-, a superior
stock of foreign and domestic fabrics, embracing all the latest and
most fashionable designs, and the hardest to please can here ka\e
their wants satisfactorily met. The prices charged are uniformly
reasonable, and orders are always furnished at the time agreed
upon. An active first class city and vicinity trade is enjoyed.
CB. KRETSCHMAN, Book and Job Printer, No. 914 Sausom
Street.— The. business of the printer is one of ever grow
, ing importance, and is well represented in tluscitv by Mi.
C. B. Kretschman, who occupies the ground floor of the
building, No. 914 Sansom Street, which i* 20x10 feet in -ize and
JAMES BEALE, Printer, No. Tl'.l Sansom Street.— Among those
prominent in the printing business in this city we find Mr.
.lames Beale, who brings a wide range of practical exper-
ience to bear upon it and has kept pace with all theadvances
that have been made and Is perfectly equipped with the latest
improved presses and appliances, and also type for executing work
of all kinds, including book, card, job. mercantile and color print-
ing with neatness and skill in a superior manner at fair n ison
able prices. Ample premises on the 2nd floor of the building. No.
"is Sansom Street are occupied, and only the best practical work
men are employed. The work turned out bears the urn. takable
stamp of excellence in both design and execution. Mr Beale isa
native of Boston, a thoroughly trained workman and an expert in
the art of printing. He has lived in this city many years and
established in his present location during the past three years.
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ILLUSTRA VED PHILADELPHIA,
THE CHARLES FOSTER PUBLISHING COMPANY, Publish-
ers of the Story ol the Bible, Etc., No. 716 Sanson! Street.—
While reviewing the commercial interests and enterprises of
Philadelphia, it is necessary to do justice to those establish-
ments that have done so much to elevate society by the products
of the printing press. In this connection special reference should
be made to the representative and successful house,— the Charles
Foster Publishing Co., whose office is located at No. 716 Sansom
street. This firm was established in 1S77 by Mr. Charles Foster,
who conducted it until his death in January 1887, when he was
succeeded by his sou, Mr. \V. A. Foster, who now carries on the
business under the name of the Charles Foster Publishing Co. Mr.
Charles Foster's own writings include The Story of the Bible,
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Bible Pictures and What Tliey Teach Us, New Lights on Old Paths,
Story of the Gospel, and other works of a similar class. The popu-
larity of these books may be judged when it is stated that over
loo.hOO copies of them have beem sold iu a single year, and in all
more than a half million copies are in circulation. The Story of
the Bible, which was the first and most important work of this
author, has reached a sale of over 300,000 copies, and is now estab-
lished as the standard easy version of the Bible for the young. In
addition to the great numbers of this remarkable book that have
been sold in the United States, it has been reprinted by two separ-
ate firms of publishers in England, to supply the demand existing in
that country; also several translations of the book, into foreign
tongues, have been made. All the publications of this house are
unrivalled for tli"- simplicity of their style, the beauty of their illus-
trations and artistic finish. They have proved invaluable in the
borne circle, in the Sunday schools and to children and Bible stud-
ents throughout the world. Family and miscellaneous Bibles and
biblical literature in general is kept in stock, at prices very ad-
vantageous to the trade. Mr. W. A. Foster, the proprietor, is a
native of Philadelphia, where he is greatly respected by the com-
munity for his energy, ability and just methods. Enough has been
said in this short sketch to enable our readers to realize the im-
portance of this house, which is always able to offer strong induce-
ments to purchasers of the best class of biblical literature.
JM. GOLDY & SON, Printing, Blank Books. Etc., No. 304
Branch Street.— For tine all-around work in the typo-
a graphic and kindred brandies, or for promptness and
reliability in executing nil orders, small or huge, none en-
gaged in the line indicated in this part of the city have a better
reputation, as few enjoy a more liberal share of recognition, than
.1. SI. Goldy & Son, the well known printers, blank book makers,
""., No. ?M Branch Street. They are certainly among the fore-
most in the business in this vicinity, and enjoy a large and con-
stantly growing patronage, their trade extending all over Phila-
delphia and environs. This popular and responsible firm was es-
tablished about ten years ago, and from the start the Messrs.
Goldy have been steadily pushing their way to favor and patron-
age, owing to the general satisfaction rendered to their patrons.
They occupy compact offices on first Boor of No. 304 Branch Street,
with commodious quarters as bindery, composing and press rooms
on the second floor, and have in serviee ample steam power and
the latest improved machinery and presses, first-class outfit of
type, etc., n liile half a dozen or more expert hands are employed.
General job printing of every description, from a business card or
circular to a pamphlet, magazine or newspaper, is done iu the
highest style of the art at short notice ; fine commercial work be-
iug a specialty. Blank books are made to order also in any size,
design or variety iu the most prompt and excellent manner, while
the lowest consistent figures are quoted ou all classes of work,
estimates being cheerfully furuished upon application, and satis-
faction guaranteed in every instance. Messrs. James M. and J.
Elva Goldy, father and sou respectively, are both men of thorough
practical skill and experience, and are fully conversant with the
business iu all its branches.
ALFRED H. WILLIAMS, Conveyancer and Real Estate Broker,
No. 522 Walnut Streec, aud No. 2957 Richmond Street.— The
real estate interests of Philadelphia have in recent years
attained proportions of great magnitude. Prominent among
those who have been long closely identified with these interests is
Mr. Alfred H. Williams. This gentleman was born iu the city, and
his long engagement in real estate matters has familiarized him
with the present and prospective values of realty iu all parts of
the city and vicinity. He is a member of the Real Estate Ex-
change, and has an office at No. 522 Walnut Street aud No. 2957
Richmond Street, 25th ward. Sir. Williams has been in business
on his own account for the past dozen years, and now numbers
among his patrons the principal property owners and capitalists
in the city. He gives special attention to conveyancing, the ex-
amination of titles, the drawing up of deeds, the negotiation of
loans on bonds and mortgage and the investment of funds. He
buys, sells, exchanges, leases and lets all kinds of real estate, and
also collects rents, interest, claims, etc. Estates are carefully and
economically managed on behalf of resident and absentee owners,
responsible tenants being secured, rents punctually collected, aud
settlements promptly and satisfactorily made. Mr. Williams
handles both city and suburban properties, and has always on his
books many advantageous lands and buildings for sale. He is a
notary public, is thoroughly posted on the law of real estate, aud
cau be thoroughly relied upon to give sound and reliable advice to
persons seeking profitable investments in real estate.
OS. BUNNELL, Importer and Dealer in Scrap Pictures aud
Fancy Cards, Manufacturer of Barkiue Ware and Art
Novelties, No. 533 Chestnut Street.— Mr. Bunnell is a rep-
resentative Philadelphian. a self-made man, possessing
plenty of grit, and a large fund of that determination which wins
success. He started life as a canvasser, and by hard work and
frugality secured a small capital to start business for himself a
dozen years ago, at No. 720 Chestnut Street. Heie he remained
until 1889, when he removed to No. 533, where he occupies the sec-
ond floor of the building. This floor has an area of 25x125 feet in
dimensions, and is utilized both as a salesroom and manufactory.
In the manufacturing department Mr. Bunnell converts, by a pro-
cess which he has patented, old newspapers into pulp, out of which
he makes all kinds of fancy novelties, toys, etc., to represent the
bark and limbs of a tree; also papier mache work baskets, money
banks, flower pots and other useful and ornamental articles, all
of which are made to imitate wood. Of these goods a fine display
is mad.' in the salesroom. This is the only business of its kind in
existence, and as Mr. Bunnell finds a ready market for all his
products his trade is continually increasing aud expanding. He
also carries in stock an immense variety of scrap pictures and
fancy cards, which have been carefully selected for a first-class,
critical trade. From ten to fifteen hands are employed, and the
business, which is of a wholesale character, now extends to all
parts of the country.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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JAMES L. GRIEB, Tailor, No. 721 Sansom Street.— This house
lias long beeu recognized as a leading one In the merchant
tailoring trade, and as a popular source of supply foi well
made and perfectly lilting garments. The business was
originally started in 1863 under the style of Tritch & Grleb, and
this partnership was dissolved in JS77. since which date the enter
pns^ ha> been under the sole management of Mr. Grleb, who has
built up a most substantial and lucrative trade throughout the city
and suburbs. The business ha-, been located at its present stand
for about a year or more, and here spacious and elegant quarters
are occupied fur manufacturing and sale purposes. The sales-
room. 25x73 feet in dimensions, is handsomely appointed, and here
is exhibited one of the fineststocks of cloths and trimmings to be
round in the city. It is complete In material, design and novelty,
and the very best sources of American and European production
have contributed to its wealth. Mr. Grieb, who is an expert cutter
and practical tailor of long experience, devotes bis entire time and
talents to fine custom work, ami the garments made by him to
measure are recognized as simply perfection in style, fit and
artistic inn kmanship. To seek his services once is to be liisjpatron
always. He is a native of the city. a gentleman of wide popularity
and thorough reliability.
ISAAC OAKFORD & SON, Hatters, No. 28South Eighth Street.—
Among the many engaged in the hat and cap business in
Philadelphia there is no name more familiar to the citizens
than that of Isaac Oakford, who since 1841. up to the time of
his decease in 1872, was widely known as the leading representa-
tive of this special branch of business and was an authority upon
the styles and fashions and the first to introduce them. In 1860 he
was joined by his son, Chas. E. Oakford, and since that date the
business has been continued under the name and style of Isaac
Oakford & Son. The premises occupied have been utilized for the
purposes of the business over thirty years and are neatly fitted up.
The patronage is large, first-class and influential. Everything
that is new, fashionable, seasonable and desirable in silk and
stiff and soft hats and caps and straw goods is displayed in great
profusion and also the latest styles for boys' and children's wear.
Mr. Chas. E. Oakford, who was brought up to the business, fully
maintains the high reputation the house has always enjoyed and
during the twenty-nine years it has been under his control he has
very materially increased the patron. i go. He is a native Philadel-
phian and one of the most popular hatters in the city.
M
CKEE BROS.. Carpenters and Builders. Rear No. 19 South
Thirteenth Street.— The firm of McKee Bros., are succes-
sors to one of the oldest houses in this city. Its founda-
tion dates back over half a century when it was estab-
lished by Mr. Robert McKee, father of the members of the present
firm, who conducted it successfully and brought all the boys up in
the business with him. For many years he was located at No.
1208 Market Street and in IsSfi removed to the commodious premi-
ses now occupied. Mr. Robert McKee, Jr., soon after succeeded
to the business and in 1877 was joined by his brothers James and
Samuel McKee. The workshop is equipped in the most complete
manner with all the necessary tools and special appliances and
from twenty to twenty-five expert practical journeyman are
regularly employed. The operations of the firm embrace all
branches of the trade of the carpenter and builder and also mak-
ing alterations and setting bricks and fitting up stores, office^ and
banks and repairing and jobbing. Plans and estimates are fur-
nished for buildings and dwellings of all kinds and the close per-
sonal attention of the firm is given to the work. All the mem-
bers of the firm were born in this city and are prominent and
able exponents of the business they represent. Mr. Robert .McKee
is a popular member of the Masonic Order and the Odd Fellows,
and Mr. .lames McKee is a Knight of Pythias and a member of the
Improved Order of Red Men, and Mr. Samuel McKee isalsoa mem-
ber of the Red .Men and Odd Fellows.
years. For III een years he was connected with the house of Wil-
liam lie oiler & Co. Mr. Thompson is the selling agent for the
Bibb .Manufacturing Company, Macon. Ga., and sells the entin |
auction of several other of the leading mills of the country. He
carries a large stock of all staple cotton and woolen yarns, and
enjoys an extensive and Influential connection among huge buy-
ers, and, procuring his goods at first hands ami in large quantities,
is in a position to offer especially advantageous terms to custom-
ers. His premises contain every facility for the most effective
conduct of the business in hand, and the largest orders are tilled
promptly and accurately ill every instance. Handling only Li st-
ela i 1-. Mr. Thompson is prepared to sell them strictly upon
their merits, and it may here be said that the honorable dealings
and the liberal methods characteristic of the house render It an
especially desirable one with which to form commercial relations.
W\I. II. THOMPSON. Cotton and Woolen Yarns. No. 226
Chestnut street— This establishment was founded in
- 18SJ, and in the management of the business Mr.Thomp
son brings a wide range of practical experience to bear,
having been identified with the trade for more than twenty-one
JAMES S. BARP.ER, Manufacturers' Agent and Dealer in Book
Binders', Cloth, Tar and Semi-Tar. Wood Pulp, Straw, Boards.
Ere., No. 12 North Fifth Street.— This gentleman i? a manu-
facturers' agent and extensive dealer in book binders', cloth,
tar and semi-tar. wood pulp, straw, trunk, friction, press, album, box
and bonnet boards and wrapping, sheathing and building papers.
The business was originally established in ISfiri by Messrs. J. and J.
S. Barber, the present proprietor succeeding to the sole control on
the retirement of his father in 1885. The premises occupied for
trade purposes are spacious in size, and finely fitted up for the
convenient handling and storage of the immense stock that incon-
stantly carried. The intimate and influential connections pos-
sessed by the proprietor with manufacturers of the highest repute,
enable him to offer his patrons every advantage known to the
trade, and to secure his supplies in large quantities and at such
favorable rates as places him m a most advantageous position in
the business. The several lines of goods represented in stock are
absolutely unsurpassed for finish, strength, durability and gen-
eral excellence by those of any house in the country, coming as
they do from the best equipped manufactories In the world, and
are recognized as the perfection of ingenuity and skill.
D ALTON & GRAY, Fruit and Produce. No. 339 North Water
Street.— The popular house of Messrs. Daltou & Gray, fruit
and produce dealers, has every facility tor the speedy and
safe handling of all goods in their line, employing a full sup-
ply of competent help to assist them, and who are kept busy con-
tinually shipping and receiving goods. The trade comes from all
portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and
all along the southern Atlantic coast of the United States. Messrs.
Daltoo & Gray, by their close attention to business and the wants
of their customers, have attained their fullest confidence and are
increasing their connection annually. Tiiey are active and ener-
getic, always to lie found on the alert to attain for their patrons the
very be^t benefits of the market, and purchasers can depend upon
receiving truthful representations. The individual members of
this promising firm are Messrs. Walter Daltou end W. B. Gray, both
native born Philadelphians, young, enterprising and energetic busi-
ness men.
E SPRINGER &CO., Dolls. Baskets and Fancy Goods, Import
and Commission, Office and Sample Room. No. 25 North
Seventh Street; Warehouse, Nos. 21, 23 and 23 Bromley
Place.— The business of this establishment was inaugur-
ated two years ago by the present proprietor, Mr. E. Springer, and
under his energetic, able direction, the business has beeu prose-
cuted with steadily increasing prosperity, the trade continuing to
grow in volume from the outset, until now It Is of the most substan-
tial character. Mr. Springer carries on a general business as a
direct importer of and wholesale dealer in German and French
baskets, dolls, toys, tooth brushes, fans, fancy goods and small
toy novelties of every description. He has purchasing houses at
No. 7fi Rue Pi- Passy. Paris, and No. 39 Kaiser Stiasse, Nurnberg,
and securing his goods direct from the manufacturers In large
quantities he is enabled to supply the same to his customers at
exception-lily favorable terms. Dealers throughout the United
State- would do well to examine his claims to their favor, as all
business relations entered into with him are sure to result pleas-
antly and profitably.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
J. KELLY, Importer of Housekeeping Linens, No 631
Market Street.— The leading importer of housekeeping
linens in this city is Mr. Murtha J. Kelly, who is a gen-
tleman of large experience and thorough training iu
this branch of commerce, having entered the house, of which he is
now proprietor, thirty years ago, and succeeding to the sole con-
trol of the business in 1886. He is a direct importer of the best
Irish linens from the leading manufacturing sources, and his
advantages for supplying the jobbers ami wholesale dealers in this
line are not equalled by any of his contemporaries in the city. His
connections abroad are of the most intimate and influential char-
acter, rendering it desirable for large buyers in search of the best
qualities of linen goods to inspect his stock before concluding pur-
chases elsewhere. His ample resources, perfected facilities and
influential foreign connections combine to give him peculiar
advantages in this market, while his high character for business
reliability and personal worth is a sufficient assurance that all
orders will receive prompt and faithful attention. The rarest
inducements are offered to the trade, as regards both excellence
of goods and liberality of terms and prices. Mr. Kelly is well
known in commercial life for his energy, capacity and integrity.
UAKER CITY ODORLESS COMPANY, Manufacturers of
Poudrette, No. 601 Sansom Street. Hugh McAnany, Pro-
prietor.— We will have to draw attention to the useful ser-
vice rendered iu this city by the Quaker City Odorless Com-
pany, who make a special feature of cleaning out cesspools with-
out causing offensive smells. The business of this concern wa3
started seventeen years ago by Messrs. Hugh McAnany and James
Brannen, under the style of McAnany & Brannen. These gentle-
men dissolved partnership seven years ago, and since then Mr.
McAnany has continued the business alone under the title of the
Quaker City Odorless Company. His office is located at No. 601
Sansom Street, and he resides at No. 1131 South Eighth Street, and
orders left at either place receive immediate and careful atten-
tion. The superintendent of the establishment is Mr. William V.
McGettigan, who resides on the southeast corner of Tenth and
Christian Streets, and orders may also be left with him. Mr. Mc-
Anany is adequately provided for canying out all work piomptly
and satisfactorily. He has in use the Noble patent pumps, and all
necessary tanks and trucks, with a full force of steady, reliable
workmen. The work in all instances is effectively done, and the
charges are fair and reasonable.
CHAS. RCMPP, Manufacturer of Fancy Leather Goods, Por-
temonnaies, Pocket Books and Satchels, No. 47 North Sixth
Street.— Of the many noteworthy concerns devoted to the
manufacture of fancy leather goods and kindred novelties
in this city, there is not one that is more widely known than that
of Chas. Rumpp. It is one of the oldest and largest establish-
ments of the kind in Philadelphia, being in prosperous existence
for upward of thirty-eight years. The goods which embrace every-
thing that can be made from leather (with the exception of trunks
and harness), are of a very superior character, being noted for
their beau'y of design, excellent workmanshipand exquisite finish.
This flourishing enterprise was established in 1851 by the firm of
Rumpp. which dissolved in 1859, the present proprietor assuming
sole control, and has since conducted the business alone at the
same quarters now occupied with uninterrupted success. The
factory and salesrooms occupy the whole of a three-story and base-
ment building 25x100 feet in dimensions, and are well equipped in
every respect, while a large staff of expert workmen are em-
ployed. The productions include portemonnaies, satchels, sample
cases, portfolios, pocketbooks, surgical cases, writing-book covers,
music rolls, gun cases, novelties and fancy leather goo'Vs in great
variety, an extensive and Al assortment being constantly kept in
stock; and the tiadeof the concern, which is exclusively wholesale.
is at once large and active, extending to all parts of the United
States. Mr. Rumpp, was born in Germany. but has resided in this
city for over fifty-seven years.
within a recent period, some four Philadelphia manufacturing
chemists producing articles of exceptional merits. Among those
indicated there is none more widely known than W. L. Roorbach,
manufacturer of bottlers' concentrated soluble extracts, fruit
solid extracts and also pure, strong sugar coloring, No 205 North
Third Street, and whose productions are in steady and glowing
demand all over the United States and Canada, owing to the
uniformly high standard of excellence at which the same are
maintained. Mr. Roorbach, who is a native of this city, is a
thoroughly practical chemist, of many years" experience, and has
a complete knowledge of the wants of the trade. He started i.i
business in IST'J as a bottler of mineral waters, and continued in
that line up to 1885, when lie embarked in the present thriving
enterprise. The premises occupied are compact and ample, and
several competent assistants are employed, while a large, first
class stock is constantly carried, including besides bottlers' con-
centrated soluble extracts and sugar coloring, also fruit flavoring
compounds, essential oils and kindred preparations.
LA ROCH E & STAHL, Florists, Northeast Corner of Thirteenth
and Chestnut Streets.— Among those who have attained dis-
tinction as well as merited recognition in their line can be
named Messrs. La Roche and Stahl, the well known and
popular florists. This business was founded by the present pro-
prietors, M. F. La Roche and B. Stahl in 187ti, and from the begin-
ing has been marked by a steady and continuous growth, until the '
house now ranks among the foremost in its line in Hie city. The
store has an area of 25x40 feet. It is tastefully and attractively
fitted up and arranged and is daily replenished with a fresh stock
of choice cut flowers, wreaths, plants, etc., while a superior line of
hanging baskets and other florists' supplies are always on hand.
The firm have well stocked greenhouses and nurseries, covering
one and a half acres of land, at Colingdale, near the city, and
there and in the store they employ twenty hands. Weddings, par-
ties, balls, funerals, etc., are supplied with appropriate and
elegant floral designs, and mottoes, in the most artistic and ex-
quisite workmanship, also wreaths, bouquets, cut flowers, etc
w
L. ROORBACH, Manufacturer of Bottlers' Concentrated
Soluble Extracts, also Pur.- Strong Sugar Coloring. No
205 North Third Street.— Notable improvement has
been made in extracts and coloring preparations
THOMAS R. EVANS. Manufacturer of Evan's Anatomical and
Expanding Boots, No. 632 Arch street.— Mr. Evans is a native
of' Great Britain and came to this country thirty -five years
ago. He entered the employ of the Reading railroad com-
pany, and continued in this capacity for five years, when he
resigned to establish himself in his present industry, in which he
has met w ith marked success. He is the inventor, patentee, and
sole manufacturer of Evan's anatomical and expanding boots,
which are comfortable and perfect fitting, easy to put on and off.
and give the ankle joint, the tendons and muscles which raise and
lower the foot their natural and unobstructed movement. Mr.
Evaus has made comfort in shoe leather a special study the past
quarter century, and he has solved the problem of the perfect fit-
ting shoe, by which we mean one which is at once comfortable,
healthful, handsome and durable, and his boots and shoes are
made to accommodate and not to obstruct the natural motion of
the body. A large superior stock of the excellent goods above
named are carried, and all orders are filled promptly.
LP. KIMMIG & CO., Packers and Dealers in Leaf Tobacco,
No. 155 North Third Street.— This is one of the leading and
most responsible concerns of the kind in the city, and its
business, which extends all over the United States, is
fully commensurate with the name and standing of the firm. The
house was established iu 1882by Link & Kimmig, and underthis
style it was conducted up to 1886, when they were succeeded by
L. P. Kimmig & Co., who have since continued the business with
eminent success. They occupy as office and warehouse the whole
of a 25x80 feet four-story and basementbuilding, employing several
assistants on the premises, with three traveling salesmen on the
road, while a heavy and Carefully assorted stock of domestic leaf
is constantly carried on hand, and all orders for the trade are
filled in the most prompt and reliable manner. Mr. Kimmig. who
is now the sole member, is a gentleman in the prime of life and a
native of this city. He is a man of ample experience as well as of
push and enterprise, thoroughly honorable in his business relations
and has an excellent reputation in the trade.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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J A. LEHMAN, Goldsmith and Diamond s.-tt^-r. No. 107 South
Thirteenth street.— As there is no lineot business in which
purchasers Are so completely at th>' mercy ol dealers as
the jewelry trade we refer out readers desiring these goods
to the well known and reliable house of Mr. J. A. Lehman, gold-
smith an.l diamond setter, which has always sustained a. most
enviable reputation for the superior excellence of its products.
Mr. Lehman is a Philadelphia!! by birth, who having acquired a
thoroughly practical knowledge of this Industry in all its branches
by years of experience founded this establishment on his own ac-
count in lSti9 and has been at his present address ever since lSTii.
Tla- premises occupied comprise a commodious store, with a man-
ufacturing department on the second floor, the latter equipped
with the finest mechanical appliances, and em ploy mentis furnished
to a sufficient number to meet the requirements of the trade. A
tine assortment of the finest gold and silver watches of American
and European manufacture, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pearls
and other gems set in the most beautiful and unique designs, plain
ami fancy gold rings, necklaces, bracelets, watcli chains, charms
and lockets, silver wares, etc. These goods are all of the very best
quality and offered at the lowest prices, and guaranteed to be as
represented. Mr. Lehman is prepared to make all kinds of fine
gold jewelry, also emblems, marks, badges, etc., and a specialty is
made of diamond jewelry at very low prices. Articles left with
him for repairs or alterations or diamonds to be reset do not go
out of his care, the work being done in his own establishment.
Watches and fine clocks are repaired in the best manner possible
and warranted to give satisfaction.
FREDERICK JONES & CO., Paper Rulers, Bookbinders, Etc.,
No. 58 North Fourth Street.— This business was inaugurated
a dozen years ago under the style of Bonneker& Jones, who
dissolved partnership in issx. Mr. Bonneker retiring. Mr.
Frederick Jones then entered into partnership with Mr. George H.
Gilbert, under the style of Frederick Jones di Co., by whom the
business has been conducted on the old lines of promptitude,
superior workmanship and liberal and straightforward commercial
principles. The premises occupied are spacious and commodious,
comprising two floors, each 2oxl25 feet in dimensions, and these
are supplied with ample and complete facilities for executing all
orders, both small and large, in the most expeditions and superior
manner, including full steam power, the latest improved cutting
and binding machinery, ruling and perforating and numbering
machines and all the general appurtenances of a Hrst-class book-
binding establishment. From twenty to thirty skilled operatives
are employed in the various branches of the business, which con-
sists of all kinds of paper ruling, perforating, numbering, tablet-
ing, and the binding of pamphlets, catalogues, magazines and
books of every description in the highest style of the art. The
patronage of the house comes chiefly from the trade in the city
and its vicinity. Estimates are promptly furnished upon applica-
tion, postal cards or letters receiving the personal and immediate
attention of the proprietors in every instance, while the lowest
prices consistent with first-class work and honorable dealing at all
times prevail. Mr. Jones was born in England and Mr. Gilbert is
a native of Philadelphia.
FC. PFEIFFER, Fancy Goods, Frames, Mouldings, Etc., Nos.
109 and 111 North Ninth Street. -Mr. Pfeiffer is aPhila-
m delphian by birth and having acquired a thoroughly prac-
tical knowledge of this business aided by years of experi.
ence. he inaugurated this enterprise on his own account originally
in 1S7S. The premises occupied comprise the first floor of a fine
three-story brick building, with workshop in the rear, which con-
tains a full and complete line of mouldings in all varieties together
with the latest improved machinery for converting them into pic-
ture and minor frames, for which purpose a force of skilful and
proficient workmen are employed constantly. The store is neatly
furnished and thoroughly stocked with a carefully selected assort-
ment of fine oil and water color paintings, works in pastel, crayon
and India ink, fine steel engravings, etchings, chromes, oleo-
graph,, lithographs, plain and colored photographs of celebrated
places and eminent persons, picture mats, etc. He also car-
ries a choice line of fancy goods 6uch as bric-a-brac, statuettes
in bronze, brass, bisque and terra cott.i, draperies, curtains and
their fixtures, artists' materials, easels for pictures, etc. He
also keeps in stock a tine line of picture aud mirror [rami in
all sizes ami i-, prepared to make the same to order in ail m. a
of the very best materials in tie- best style of workmanship known
to the trade, while his prices throughout are extreme];, reas il ■•■
He also engages to bang pictures, draperies and objects of art in
reslden ■ ■- and galleries in the most artistic manner and old frames
j i glided and repaired, and made to look like new. In fact all
the work executed here is of great merit and excellence.
DYER COOPER. Engine, rand Machinist, No. 1223 Leiper Street.
—A leading Industry of this city is that of the mechanical
engineer and machinist and among those who are engaged
in it is Mr. Dyer Cooper, engineer and machinist, - ;
inrepaiiingand perfecting of steam pumps. Mr. Cooper is ,>. native
of Philadelphia, and having had a thoroughly practical expi rl
extending over a period of ten years, he Inaugurated this enter-
prise on Ins own account in IST'j, and from the date of its inception
he has been the recipient of a very liberal patronage. He occupies
commodious premises, admirably adapted for the business, fully
equipped with all modern facilities as regard machinery, tools
aud the latest invented labor saving appliances, including steam
for motive power, and employment is furnished to a number of
workmen, sufficient to meet all the requirements of his bus]
He is prepared to execute orders for the construction of any kind
of pumps. Having devoted much attention to the system of
hydraulics and the laws governing it he makes a particular
specialty of repairing and perfecting pumps and machinery con-
nected with that science, and has invented some most excellent
machines, a steam pump of very recent date which has met with
the approval of all who have tested its merits.
0RTH& CO., Manufacturers of Plaiu aud Fancy Pearl Sleeve
Buttons, Scarf and Lace Pins, Pearl Novelties, Etc., No. 207
Quarry Street.— The manufactuie of pearl goods is repre-
sented by none so well in Philadelphia as Messrs. Orth &
Co., who occupy admirably equipped premises well provided with
special machinery and appliances operated by steam power. Both
members of the linn, Mr. S. P. Orth and Mr. P. 0. Donoghue, arc
young men of practical experience in the business and bring ti
bear upon it a sound knowledge of its every detail aud since they
have been associated as co-partners success has been their re-
ward, and besides a large local, a good substantial trade has been
built up throughout the middle and western states where their
goods are highly appreciated and meet with a ready sale. A
number of skilled workmen are employed and the goods turned
out are superior in every respect and include plaiu and fancy
pearl sleeve buttons, scarf and lace pins and pearl ornaments and
novelties of every description in many beautiful unique popular
designs. Pearl carving and engraving is executed in the highest
style of the art in any style desired. Mr. Orth was born in this
city, and Mr. Donoghue, who is a native of Ireland, has lived here
many years.
JOSEPH KOONS, Watches, Jewlery. Ltc. No. 216 Arch Street.—
Among the foremost exponents of the jeweler's art in this
quarter of the city may be named Joseph Koons, manufai Cur-
ing jeweler, and dealer in watches, diamonds, etc. Mr.
Koons, who is a comparatively young man and a native of Phila-
delphia, is a practical aud expert jeweler of ample experience,
and is a thorough master of his art. He started in business on his
own account about ten years ago, aud from the first he has
steadily won his way to favor and recognition, building up a large
active trade throughout the city and environs. Mr. Koons occu-
pies a neat compact store, with ample manufacturing premises,
(three 20x30 floors), and employs half a dozen competent assistants
all orders for the trade receiving immediate attention. A large
and first cl iss assortment Is kept on hand always, and comprises
fine gold and silver watches of all kinds, superb diamonds.
pearls and kindred gems, exquisite diamond jewelry in quit.' a
variety, novelties in rings, plus, lockets, chains, charms, brae
etc., also an Al line of society emblems, badges, medals and such
like devices, In unique designs and artistic workmanship, while
diamond mounting and repairing of every description also are
executed in the. most prompt and superior manner.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
WH. SAUNDEP.3, Hatter, No. 123 South Eighth Street —
Among those houses that have been foremost in pro-
g noting the standard of elegance in dress in Philadel-
phia, and well deserving cf conspicuous mention is that
of Mr. W. H. Saunders. Mr. Saunders was born in this state, and
has been ahigbly respected resident of this city since 1876. Having
acquired a thorough knowledge of this business and desiring lo en-
gage in active commercial life, he inaugurated the enterprise at the
present location in 1S83. He occupies a spacious and commodious
store in a very fashionable and select neighborhood, which is very
neatly and appropriately furnished and supplied with every con-
venience. The stock carried embraces a full line of hats and caps
suitable forall seasons of the year, and includes all the latest leading
styles in fine silk and cassimere high hats, opera hats, round and flat
crown Derby, and a full line of English Derbies, also soft felt, fur
and wool hats. Grand Army and railroad conductor's hats and caps,
a full line of straw bats, fur and cloth caps in their season, ear
muffs, also imported novelties in season, and a full stock of canes,
umbrellas, etc. These goods are all productions of the very best
and most celebrated manufacturers in the country. This estab-
lishment is a favorite resort for a large class of our most fashion-
able citizens, who recognize in Mr. Saunders one who is an enter-
prising dealer, first In the market with new styles and an accom-
plished buyer who is quick to perceive the drift of public approval
In shapes and fashions of silk and Derby hats and other head-
wear.
WP. LEAP & CO., Commission Merchants and Wholesale
Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Fruit and Produce,
No. 305 North Water Street.— The wholesale commis-
sion house of Messrs. W. P. Leap & Co., merits special
mention. The business of this house was organizad la 18S3, and
from the start it has been conducted with marked diligence and
success. The members of this firm are Messrs. W. P. Leap, Thomas
Leap and P. Steel, all of whom are young, energetic, progressive
business men, thorough representatives of the best elements of
the wholesale commission trade. In a community like ours the
successful commission merchant is a most useful citizen, since he
stands in honorable relation to both producers and consumers,
and secures to the one quick and satisfaetoiy prices for his pro-
duce and to the other a full and ample food supply at reasonable
rates. The firm occupy a store with a frontage of 25 feet and a
depth of 150 feet,_and in these spacious quarters they have ample
accommodations for speedily and economically handling all the
eggs, poultry and farm products, as well as foreign and domestic
fruits of all kinds consigned to them. Dealers find here at all
times a splendid stock to select from and the ruling prices as low
as those of any other establishment in the trade, and also that
their orders are promptly filled. The house enjoys the confidence
of consignors since they are assured for their goods immediate
returns. Messrs. W. P. and Thomas Leap are natives of New
Jersey, and Mr. Steel was born in Camden. All are residents of
Camden.
KAMPEN & SCHNEIDER, Merchant Tailors, No. 132 North
Second Street.— One of the oldest established and most
reliable houses worthy the attention of our readers is that
of Messrs. Kanipen and Schneider, merchant tailors,
which has for a great Dumber of years been known to Philadel-
phians for its superior class of goods. The members of the firm
are Mr. Theodore Kanipen and Mr. Augustus Schnieder, both
natives of Germany, the furnier taking up his resideuce in this city
in 1S41 and the latter in 1847, and after learning the trade
together with subsequent years of practical experience in its var-
ious branches they formed the present co-partnsrship and estal>-
lished this house on the opposite side of the street in 1857, which at
once met with popular favor and a very large and influential pat-
rourage was built up rapidly. A full force of the best and most
competent workmen are employed constantly whose operations
are conducted under the immediate and personal supervision of
the firm. In the store will be found at all times a full and com-
plete assortment of all kinds of foreign and domestic broadcloths,
cassimeres, diagonals, meltons, tweeds, suitings, trowserings and
vestings in all the most desirable and latest styles in checks,
plaids, stripes, mottled, etc., from which the most fastidious can-
not fail to make a selection. The long experience of both proprie-
tors and the careful study of the wants of their customers enables
them to meet their demands with the most stylish and fashionable
seasonable goods, excellent workmanship and perfectly fitting
garments In the most satisfactory manner and at reasonable
prices.
HILBORN, One Price Hatter, No. 218 Market Street.— -'Hil-
born, the Square Hatter," has become a household phrase
in Philadelphia and the vicinity, and this refers to Mr.
David S. Hilborn. We know of no store in the city where
the citizens and traveling public generally can procure hats, caps,
umbrellas, etc., and in their season, furs, as satisfactory in quality,
fashionable in style, and at such low prices as at the prominent
and centrally located establishment of Mr. Hilborn. That Mr.
Hilborn knows his business goes without saying, for he is an
acknowledged leader in his line and has a reputation of excellence
second to that of no other merchant in the city. He was for
years employed in a fashionable hat store as clerk, and in 1874
embarked in business on his own account in his present store,
which has a frontage of 20 feet and a depth of 75 feet. It is ele-
gant and attractive in its fittings and furnishings, and is replete
with as fine and carefully selected a stock as is to be found in the
city. The latest correct styles in silk and felt hats are always
shown here, while the quality, is guaranteed and the prices are the
lowest obtainable any v, here for uew stylish hats. All the foreign
as well as the domestic popular fashions are presented in Mr. Hil-
born's silk, hard am! soft hats of all kinds, while in the line of
caps and straw goods there is presented everything that can be
desired. An important feature of Mr. Hilborn's business is the
manufacture of silk hats to order. Mr. Hilborn is a gentleman of
ripe business experience, and a reliable merchant.
HC. BABTLESON, Proprietor of the Central Stencil Works,
No. 14 North Seventh Street.— One of the leading con-
M cerns engaged in the manufacture of rubber stamps,
stamp supplies, presses, stencils, burning brands, steel
stamps, etc., is the Central Stencil Works. This flourishing and
successful business was started in 1850 by Mr. B. H. Bartleson,
who, in 15-J4, took into partnership his son, Mr. H. C. Bartleson,
who became sole proprietor in 1887. The premises occupied for
the business consist of a spacious floor, and this is equipped with
machinery especially constructed and adapted for the business.
Mr. Bartleson manufactures everything desirable in the line of
rubber stamps and stamp supplies, such as type, presses, etc.,
and some of the specialties are unequaled in the markets of the
country. He also manufactures stencils, burning brands, steel
stamps, seal presses, house numbers, office and pew plates, check
protectors, baggage and hotel checks, brushes, inks, etc. A con-
siderable staff of experienced workmen are employed, and the
demand for the manufactures of this house is steadily on the
increase. The trade extends throughout the city and state. Mr.
Bartleson is a native of the city, is an energetic, progressive
young business mau.
JOHN KLANK, Proprietor of'Chemical Steam Scouring and
Dyeing Establishment, Office, No. 35 North Sixth Street.—
The widely and favorably known chemical steam scouring
and dyeing establishment which Mr. John Klank is the pro
prietor, has held the best class of trade right along from the start,
and both as regards the practical skill and vast experience of the
proprietor, as well as the facilities he enjoys for the prompt tilling
of all orders, we know of no similar establishment that is better
equipped. The founder of the business was Mr. Charles Alberyll,
who started the enterprise in W3. In 1879 he was succeeded by
Mr. Oscar Schmidt, who, in 18S3, disposed of the business to Mr.
Klank. This gentleman has developed a fine trade which is
steadily increasing in volume. He occupies a nicely furnished
store, 20x30 feet in dimensions, and in the rear of this is the dye
house, provided with every requisite appliance and convenience
for conducting operations successfully. Mr. Klank is prepared
to receive all classes of goods, meu's garments, ladies' dresses
gloves, feathers, delicate fabrics, etc., and to promptly dye, reno-
vate and clean them In the most satisfactory and perfect style of
the art. Goods are called for and returned in any part of the city,
and all work is guaranteed.
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ITS \Y E A L T H AND INDUSTRIES.
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JOHN VV. BOUGHTON, Manufacturer of Parquet Flooring,
Wood Carpet, Wainscoting. Etc., Office and Warerooms, No.
1207 Cliestimt Street. Factory, SbS. 1211 — 12-J3 Noble Street.—
The name of Boughtoq will ever be honorably Ideutlfled with
the invention anii introduction of parquetry tloors, wainscots, wood
carpets, and to-day Mr. John W. Boughton of this city is the lead-
in"; and largest manufacturer of the same in the world. He has
been engaged in tin- manufacture of these goods for several years
longer than any other present proprietor, now or at any previous
time so engaged in America. As to experience, abilities and faci-
lities, the public has long recoguized that Mr. Boughton has ever
beeu representative and their intelligent appreciation of same is
shown by the mammoth trade he has developed. Mr. Boughton
In 1S71 established himself in Philadelphia, under privileges of the
original patents, and has here developed the largest business of
the kind in the world. His immense and splendidly equipped fac-
S * '* $ fc q
tory is conveniently located at Nos. 1211,— 13,— 15,— 17,— 19,-21 and
1223 Noble Street, haviug direct railroad transportation facilities,
Mr. Bougllton soon had an extensive mill put up on this site,
which he had just enlarged when on May 4, 1S-S7, it was destroyed
by fire. Nothing daunted, Mr. Boughton at once rebuilt upon a
more extensive scale than ever, giving the new factory the
advantage of every possible improvement his lengthy experience
suggested, and the opportunity afforded. The vast floors five in
number are unbroken by inner walls, and have the best of light
and ventilation. A splendid new 125 horse-power engine, with a
second boiler, set beside the old one, affording ample driving
power not only for the machinery, but also for the great blowers,
used in connection with the dying, heating and ventilating machi-
nery. There is over an acre of Moor space, fully equipped with
the latest improved machinery and affording employment to from
■200 to 250 hands. Mr. Boughton's parquetry is generally recognized
as til" most beautiful, healthful and the only indestructible mater-
ial for tloors, wainscoting, walks and ceilings. There is every
reason for their introduction into the dwellings of every com-
munity in the United States, while they are equally suitable
for offices, hotels, stores, hospitals, schools, colleges, halls, ball-
rooms, etc. The use of carpets, tightly nailed down ami proving
reservoirs for filth and dust, which at every sweeping is freshly
distributed about the room, is one of the greatest causes of con-
sumption, catarrh and throat troubles. Carpets soon wear out,
are expensive and have to be renewed. The wood carpet or par-
quetry floors on the contrary last for generations, aiu exquisitely
beautiful in the natural grain of the wood combined into thousands
of artistic patterns, comprising cleanliness, health and beauty,
and will with proper finish and care, retain with heightened vigor
its colors and figures and prove an impel v ious, durable and richly
ornate flooring; the same remarks apply to .Mr. Boughton's par-
quetry f<>i ceiling and permanent wall treatment. There is no
comparison between ils beauty and durability and ordinary plast
ering, papering, lincrusta and such materials. All desirable cabi-
net woods are used In the manufacture of this parquetry, such as
walnut, oak, mahogany, rosewood, maple, sycamore, in a bewil-
dering variety of beautiful patterns, and in combinations that in-
clude as high as five different woods. The prices are remarkably
reasonable, placing the plainer or all styles In reach of all who can
afford carpetings, while skilful householders can If so desired put
down the flooring themselves. These parquets and wood carpets
aie in use in thousands of the finest mansions in the land, includ-
ing those of the Astors, Vandertiilts, Pag°, J. Gould, Lanier. Phelps,
etc., of New York; and Diesel, Morris, Lea, Childs, etc., of this
city, and thousands all
over the United States,
Canada, etc. Architects
and builders will llnd it
to their decided advan-
tage to examine these
^= goods, and their various
J applications, and both
pSJIPthey and house owneis
g should send to Mr. Bough
H ton for his beautiful illus-
•""""] ^ P : -^^K^tf^i /><?': i' Itrated descriptive pamph-
^T>Jfe*S^$** g-a V> r,»#>I let > which gives twenty-
;.'- r :j J - . :$ \V$ji <•& '!** ;,;'.! t 5 ™ P^ges of samples of
ications.
H ~~i~5^ JIr - Boughton is a respon-
sible and honorable busi-
ness man and he has now
the success of the age in
this important branch of
skilled industry in which
he isengaged and rapidly
extendiug
DANIEL L. LEEDS, Atlorney-at-Law, Conveyancing and Real
Estate, Room 16, No. 619 Walnut Street.— Prominent among
those occupying a leading position in the real estate busi-
ness, stands Mr. D. L. Leeds. He has beeu engaged in busi
ness here for a period of twenty-seven years, is a well-known
member of the Philadelphia bar, being admitted in 1562, and makes
a specialty of real estate and conveyancing, and the laws govern-
ing the same. Those contemplating investments for business,
residental or speculative purposes, will find it materially to their
advantage to call upon him, as superior bargains are constantly
offered in building lots on the Pennsylvania, the Media, the Ger-
mantown and Chestnut Hill, and the Jenkintown and North Penn-
sylvania railroads, Mr. Leed's chief business, being on the Penn-
sylvania main line, while cottages are built to suit purchasers and
sold on easy terms, and a long line of both city and suburban prop-
erty is offered for sale and to rent which deserves the serious
attention of investors and the general public. Deeds, w ills, trusts,
agreements and other legal instruments are carefully and accura-
tely drawn, and the most reasonable charges made for such ser-
vices. In fact in every branch of the business Mr. Leeds w ill be
found thoroughly reliable, and gives his careful and faithful atten-
tion to the sale, exchange, purchase and letting of property, to the
collection of rents, and the negotiation of loans on bond and 11101 r
gage, ami is strongly recommended to the favor and confidence of
intending investors and the public generally. Mr. Leeds is a
native of New Jersey, in the prime of life, and honored and
esteemed in social and business life, and is constantly expanding
his field of operations and adding to his clientage. Consultation
with him will be found pleasant and profitable.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
OFFICE SPECIALTY MFG.. CO., Successors to Pennsylvania
File ami Index Co.. No. IS South Third Street.— The constant
loss and misplacement of letters, meniorandas, bills, re-
ceipts and other valuable papers by book-keepers, corres-
pondents and commercial men generally is a source ot the great-
est trouble and sometimes »• rious inconvenience is the result. A
remedy has at last been Found for these annoyances in the labor-
saving deuces for mercantile and public offices manufactured by
the Office Specialty Manufacturing Company of Rochester, N. Y„
and sold in this city, in their branch office at No. 18 South Third
Street. TLc~e ingenious articles are complete and perfect in every
particular, simple in their construction and for the purposes for
which they are constructed they are unequalled iutliisorauy
other market. The enterprise was inaugurated in Rochester in
lsS'2, and in l?o6 the Philadelphia house was established, with Mr.
A. B. White, Sr.. chairman and manager. The premises occupied
for trade purposes are spacious in size, and a very large and com-
plete stock of the office devices named Is here constantly carried.
These inventions comprise the Shannon letter and hill files and
cabinets, Shannon binding or transfer cases. United States and
long document files and cabinets, Schlicht's standard indexes,
rapid roller damp-leaf copiers, the Gleudale system of cabinets,
the Universal loose-sheet cabinet, the Birckhead portfolio cabinet,
the Shannon sheet music hinder, metal public record book-shelves,
the Jewell automatic adjustable shelving, etc. ; also, officedesksin
a great variety of styles and patterns. The advantages of the
Shannon system of filing papers over any and all of the loose-
sheet system a. e so great that no one who fully understands them
hesitates a moment in deciding in its favor. The one fact of its
giving absolute security against the accidental loss of a paper
after it is filed is, of itself. oF more real value than all the argu-
ments that can be presented in favor of the others. This company
has also the very best goods produced in the way of document tiles
and cabinets and metal roller book-shelves. The new improved
roller copier, for copying letters and all kinds of business papers,
is a marvel of utility and a source of continual satisfaction to those
using it. Schlicht's system or indexing continues unapproached
and bids fair to come into general use in all public offices and busi-
ness houses where its merits are made known. The increased de-
mand for these goods has been so great that the company have
found it necessary to quadruple the capacity ofits factories, sales-
rooms and offices, and now have far greater facilities than ever for
supplying the wants of their host of customers in all parts of the
country. The contracts for supplying the United states Treasury -
and Interior Departments with document files and portfolio draw-
ers have been awarded to this company, as theirs are superior to
all others. Orders sent to the Philadelphia house receive imme-
diate attention and inducements are granted to customers which
cannot possibly be duplicated by those who sell other and inferior
supplies. Mr. White is a native of Massachusetts, a wide-awake
and enterprising gentleman who enjoys the fullest confidence of
the entire business community.
EV. VI EMMEP.. Dealer in and Preparer of Turkey Box
Wood for Engravers, Nos. 46 and 4S North Seventh Street
—It is really wonderful to contemplate the magnitude to
which the art of the engraver has increased during the
last quarter of a century. In former years the wood engraver's
art was called into requisition on special occasions only, but at the
present day its productions are to be found in great profusion in
the columns of the daily press. This recent activity in the busi-
ness has resulted in creating a demand for the various kinds of
wood best adapted tor the purpose, which has led to the establish-
ment of houses devoted to that line of trade exclusively. A popu
lar and enterprising house engaged in this special line ot trade in
Philadelphia, and worthy or more than passing mention is that of
Mr. E. V. Wemrner. dealer in and preparer of Turkey box wood
for engravers, etc., which is located at Nos. 46 and 48 North
Seventh Street, and who has always maintained a marked reputa-
tion for the excellence of his products and the honorable manner
in which he conducts his business. This house was founded origin-
ally in 1863 by Mr. N. J. Wemrner. and at once met with popular
fav.irv.itli the trade and a very large and influential trad" was
acquired in a comparatively brief time. Owing to the deeply
lamented and untimely decease of the proprietor In 1883, his son
succeeded to the business and has conducted it ever since with
uninterrupted success and greatly increased patronage. Mr.
Wemrner is a Plnladelphian by birth, and was reared in the busi-
ness under the care and instruction of his father and is therefore
fully competent in all its branches. The premises utilized are of
ample dimensions, comprising a floor 25x75 feet in dimensions and
have been.occupied for this trade since 1SS1. They are fully equip-
ped with special machinery, appliances and tools requisite, steam
power is employed and employment is furnished to a sufficient
number of workmen to meet the wants of the trade, in preparing
Turkey box wood, maple and mahogany blocks in all sizes ready
for engravers' use, also for routing, mortising and blocking elec-
trotype, stereotype and metal plates ready for the printing press.
Special attention is given by Mr. Wemrner to engravers' jobbing
work, which is done with neatness and skill at the lowest prices.
Mr. Wemrner is an affable, courteous and enterprising young man,
attentive to the wants of his customers, highly respected aud
enjoys the fullest confideuce of those doing business with him.
JW. B. FRY, Architect, No. 119 South Fourth Street.— With
the vast increase of population, refinement and wealth in
the principal centres of the United States, there has arisen
a growing demand for the blending of the artistic and
beautiful with the utilitarian inanodern architecture. The result
has beeu extremely gratifying to the advocates of progress in this
important profession. Among those who have acquired a high
reputation for thorough skill and artistic conception as an archi-
tect in this city is Mr. J. W. B. Fry, who occupies eligible office
quarters at No. 119 South Fourth Street. This gentleman was born
in Pottstown. Pa., and came to this city in 1876, where he early
acquired a thorough practical as well as theoretical knowledge of
the science of architecture. For years he was superintendent For
Stacy. Reeves & Sou, the well-known builders of this city, at the
end of which time he entered Mr. Addison Button's office where
he remained for two years and also spent two years in Geo. T.
Pearson's office. He became a member of the firm of Puree!! & Fry,
succeeding to the sole control of the business in 1887. The steady
increase of his commissions and the widening field of his labors
has been most gratifying to his many friends and admirers in this
city, aud elsewhere, and his popularity is based upon a sound and
substantial footing. His designs have become deservedly cele-
brated, and his services are in large and influential demand in
planning and supervising the erection of the most advanced
classes of public and private buildings, among which are churches
and villas, cottages, mansions aud business blocks in this and other
cities. His work is easily pointed out aud widely commended for
its substantial elegance and beauty. He attends faithfully to de-
tails, his plans are well digested, aud his architectural efforts tend
greatly to beautify the urban characteristics of Pennsylvania
cities. He is at all times fully prepared with all the necessary
facilities to design and supervise the erection of any building pro-
mptly, skillfully and with that intelligent apprehension id the
wants of his patrons which has caused his efforts to be so highly
appreciated.
EH. B.UI.EY & CO., Custom House Brokers and Forwarders,
No. 406 Library Street.— Among the old established firms
in the city of Philadelphia, is that of Messrs. E. H. Bailey
& Co., custom brokers, forwarders and notaries public.
This business was established in 1849, by Mr. E. H.Bailey who con-
ducted it till 1SS0, when he admitted into partnership Messrs. W.
H. Thornley aud George MeKeown. Messrs. E. H. Bailey & Co.,
have had a very prosperous career, and have established and
maintained a very high reputation in commercial circles. They
transact the custom house work for the following influential firm*:
viz., Powers A Wightman, druggists, Harrison, Frazier & Co., E. C.
Knight & Co., Wood, Brown & Co., and numbers of others in Phil-
adelphia and its vicinity. As forwarding agents the firm transact
a heavy business, shipping goods not only throughout the entire
United States, but also abroad. They are represented in New
Y'oik by Perry & Ryer, No. 65 Beaver Street, and in Boston, by
Stone & Downer, No. 2S State Street. The firm promptly and care-
fully fills orders, and guarantees entire satisfaction to patrons.
Messrs. Bailey, Thornley and MeKeown are all natives oF Phila-
delphia, and are active, obliging and intelligent.
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HT. MOSS, Plumber, Steam and Gas Fitter, No. 321 Arch
Street.— An old established, reliable ami progressive
house well worthy ot more than passing comment is
that ot Mr. H. T. Moss, chemical plumber, steam and
gas-fitter, who has fur many years maintained a most enviable
reputation [or honest and reliable work. This house has been a
plumbing headquarters for over threescore years having been
founded originally by a Mr. Candy who had been In the business
for nearly three quarters of a century, and was succeeded by the
present proprietor 111 1883, who has had an experience in all
branches Of the trade for over seventeen yean, during which
period he has given clo^e study to the science of sanitation and its
kindred subjects. Tile premises occupied are of spacious dimen-
sions comprising a first floor of a fine substantial building, admir-
ably arranged and neatly fitted upwlth a well equipped shop, and
employment is given to a force of from twelve to eighteen skilled
and proficient workmen. The stove is completely stocked with
a full assortment of chandeliers, hall and bracket, drop and border
gas futures, globes, shades, argand and plain burners, wrought
and cast iron. lead and earthen pipes, rubber hose, force and lift
pumps, hydrants, automatic closets, traps, bath-tubs, showers,
faucets, Iron and marble wash stands, steam and water-fittings of
every description. Mr. Moss is prepared to perforin all kinds of
work pertaining to the heating, lighting, ventilating and plumbing
of buildings, giving special attention to lead burning, and all work
entrusted to his care is done under his immediate and personal
supervision. Plans, specifications and estimates are furnished for
the complete fitting of public buildings, business houses, livery
stable, residences, steamers, etc.
S FELDSTEIN, Manufacturer of Fine Cigars. No. 110 North
Third (street.— An old reliable, enterprising and prosperous
house deserving of special recognition is that of Mr. S.
Feldstein, manufacturer of fine cigars, which has sus
tained for many years a most enviable reputation for superior
and honest goods. Mr. Feldstein is a practical cigarruaker of over
twenty-five years active experience in all its branches and desirous
of engaging in business onhis own account founded this enterprise
originally in 1S72. The premises occupied are commodious, com-
prising a second Boor, easy of access and suitably arranged for
business and manufacturing purposes. The factory is fully sup-
plied with all the necessary tools and accessories and employment
is given to a sufficient number of experienced cigarmakers tomeet
the requirements of the trade. None but the best varieties of
tobacco are used in the manufacture of his goods, and as he devotes
his entire attention to all the details of his business and being a
practical man he permits no article to leave his establishment that
does not come up to the highest standard of excellence and purity.
The special brand of his house is the "Old Reliable," an honest
cigar, made of the best material in the best style of workmanship
and its superiority a-s a free, fragrant smoker is acknowledged by
all connoisseurs who have given it atrial. Mr. Feldstein's con-
stant aim from the start has been to make only such articles as he
couhl conscientiously recommend. His trade at present extends
throughout the city and vicinity and many portions of New Jersey
and Delaware. In his store will be found at all times a full and
complete line of his special brands of foreign and domestic cigars.
plain and ornamental, his designs being unique and original. The
i ingi "i" work includes the binding of prayer-books, birthday and
anniversary souvenirs, as well as the most exquisite novelties iu
padded, round ner, red under gilt edge and flexible bindings,
while a specialty is made o( magazines, music, Sunday s C in»ii
libraries, law and medical works, etc., while the prices are reason-
able at all times.
STEPHEN A. ASHMAN, Machine Blacksmith, No. 3 Fetter
Lane.- For thoroughly first-class work in the general black-
smithing line, or for promptness and reliability in executing
contracts and jobbing, there is probably not one in the
business In Philadelphia sustaining :i higher reputation, than the
gentleman whose name heads this sketch. Mr. Ashman Is active
and energetic. Is a New Yorker by birth, but has resided in Phila-
delphia since 1857. He is a practical and expert machine black-
smith, oi thirty-six years' experience, and isa thorough master of
his art in all its branches. He started in business for himself in
1S76, aud has always been located hereabouts, occupying the pres-
ent commodious quarters about one year. The shop is 20x60 feet
in dimensions and completely equipped, and five skilled mechan-
ics are employed. Blacksmlthlng in all its branches is done In the
most expeditious and excellent, manner, and every description of
steel and iron forging promptly ami reliably executed, particular
attention being given to the forging of steel dies, punches, plates,
etc., while a large assortmant of lorgings, dies, plates and kindred
productions Is constantly kept on hand, likewise jobbing also re-
ceives Immediate attention, and all work turued out iu this estab-
lishment is warranted first-class. Mr. Ashman is an active
member of the Independent Order ot Odd Fellows, the Inde-
pendent Order of Red Men, and the Ancient Order of United
Workmen.
GEORGE M. D. BELLOWS, Book Binder, Nos. H6aud US North
Fourth Street. Entrance on Apple Tree Street.— An old
established and prosperous house in this city worthy of
special mention is that of Mr. George M. D. Bellows, book-
binder, who has maintained for years a most enviable reputation
for superior work. This house was founded originally by Mr. P.
Griffin in 1856, when he was succeeded by the present proprietor
iu li78. under whose management the business has prospered and
continues to show an annual increase of trade. Mr. Bellows is a
Philadelphimi by birth and a thoroughly practical man iu all
branches ot the trade. The premises occupied are the same in
which the business was founded and are or ample dimensions,
admirably arranged for their special purpose and fully equipped
with all the latest improved machinery, appliances and tools
known to the business, and a force of from fifteen to twenty is
given constant employment. Mr. Bellows is prepared to execute
at the shortest possible notice, book binding ot all kinds, both
WILLIAM McCLANE, Livery and Boarditig Stable, Ninth
and Sansmn Streets.— Among the best livery stables in
the city we desire to call attention to that of Mr. Win.
McClane. The premises are very spacious and com-
modious and consist of a three-story building, having dimensions
of 35x185 feet, which is perfectly fitted up, well lighted and thor-
oughly ventilated, while the drainage and sanitary condition are
of the highest order. The building was especially fitted up about
two years ago by Mr. McClane, and every modern improvement
has been introduced, neither pains or expense being spared to
have it as perfect as possible. There are accommodations for
seventy head of horses and every convenience is provided for
their comfort and welfare, Mr. McCiane having in his care many
valuable animals belonging to our leading citizens. Besides board-
ing horses Mr. McClane also furnishes stylish equipages and is
doing a very extensive business in the livery line. He caters to
the best class of patronage and is perfectly equipped and very
desirably located. He is a most excellent judge or the points of
horses and has had considerable experience buying and selling
the noble animal and executes commissions in this direction,
always guaranteeing full satisfaction.
PHILADELPHIA WOOD ENGRAVING COMPANY, A. C.
Hoffmeister, Proprietor, No. 1020 Chestnut Street, and
No. 1019 Sansoni Street.— The Philadelphia Wood En-
graving Company, Mr. A. C. Hoffmeister, proprietor,
has always maintained an Al reputation for the high character
of its work. Mr. Hoffmeister is a native of Philadelphia and
although a young man yet, he has had a wide range of prac-
tical experience iu this art, and possessed of true innate ar-
tistic talent combined with superior business qualifications he
inaugurated this enterprise on his own account in 1882 which at
once met with popular favor. Tin premises occupied are of ample
dimensions, neatly fitted up and arranged and contains a flue as-
sortment of imprints of his really artistic work and constant em-
ployment is furnished to a sufficient number of first-class artists to
meet the demands of his trade. Mr. Hoffmeister is prepared to
execute all kinds of work pertaining to the art of wood-engraving,
and fills with unusual skill and beauty all orders for illustrating
machinery, portraits, letter heads, wood-engraving, such as me-
chanical and pictorial work, illuminating, in fact everything la
the line of wood engraving.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
EDWARD B. LOVE, Successor to H. M. Knight ^ Co., Manu-
faeturers of Pure Candies, No. 6 North Front Street.— A lead-
ing representative of the production of the most delicious
and absolutely pure confections known to the trade is the
firm of Edward B. Love, of No. 6 North Front Street. The business
was established in ISM by Knight & Harbeck, which was succeeded
by the present firm on the retirement of Mr. Harbeck two years
ago, and Mr. H. St. Knight admitted his father, Mr. Edwin Knight,
into pur tnership, Mr. Love succeeding this present year. The present
premises have been occupied since the foundation of the business
which comprise a spacious four-story and basement building, 25x150
seet in size and completely fitted up throughout with the latest im-
proved machiney and appliances, and employment is afforded to
from fifteen to twenty-live expert candymakers. They manufac-
ture a general line of Bne confectionery which is unrivalled tor
quality, purity, flavor and general excellence, and the house is re-
nowned for the standard reliability of their productions. They
use only the choicest sugar syrups, etc., extra strong and pure
flavors and extracts and only perfectly harmless and legally au-
thorized coloring ingredients: the highest grade of fruits, nuts,
etc.. while they have many special receipes and methods that
result in placing their stock in the front rank. Purity Is the maiu
essential of these goods which are general favorites wherever in-
troduced with the trade, and consumers, and always command a
ready and rapid sale. The trade of the house is large and substan-
tial and extends to every portion or Pennsylvania. Delaware, New
Jersey, Maryland. Virginia. West Virginia and Ohio, and is stead-
ily increasing. A heavy stock is constantly carried and all orders
are promptly filled at the lowest possible prices. Mr. Love is a
native of Philadelphia and a gpntleman of enterprise, ability and
integrity and the creditable position his confectionery holds in the
market is due to his determination to maintain the purity and
uniform excellence of his product. Customers and the trade will
find it greatly to their interests to make a factor of this trustworthy
house and will obtain such marked advantages iu goods and prices
as would with difficulty be obtained elsewhere.
WILLIAM FABEP. & SONS, Manufacturers of Sterling
Silverware, No. 618 Chestnut Street.— To those who are
acquainted with the history of Philadelphia's rise and
progress in industry, science, art and trade it will be
necessary to say that no house engaged in the manufacture of
sterling silverware to-day enjoys a higher reputation for the
superior excellence of its wares than the old and reliable estab-
lishment of Messrs. William Faber & Sons, makers of wares in
sterling silver, whose premises are located at No. 618 Chestnut
Street. The business of this concern was founded in 1825 by Mr.
William Faber, who subsequently took into partnership his sons
under the present style of the house. In 1868 the founder died,
and one of his sons, Mr. W. T. Faber, died in 1871. The sole sur-
viving son, Mr. Charles Faber, now a man of middle age, is the
sole proprietor. His experience in the trade is ovextensive with
his life, and he is an expert in all its branches. His workshop is in
the basement of the building, and this is 3u\KXi feet in dimensions.
It is equipped with the latest improved and most perfected ma-
chinery, which is operated by steam power, while six skilled and
experienced artisans are employed. The firm manufacture tlat
ware only, and make a specialty of spoons and forks. The wares
turned out by this enterprising and admirably conducted estab-
lishment have a national reputation for the high standard of ex-
cellence they have ever maintained, and. as a result, not only is an
extensive local business done, but a very large trade is done with
all sections of the country. Mr. Faber is a native of this city, and
so well known and so popular is he that any personal references
to him would be superfluous. Suffice it to say that he is a thorough
representative of the silversmith's art, and is a perfect master of
hi* trade.
F REICHERT, Wholesale Oyster Dealer, No. 3. Pier 17 North
Delaware Avenue.— A representative house in its special
line of trade is that of Mr. F. Reichert, the well-known
wholesale and commission dealer in fresh fish, oysters,
clams and other shell fish, watermelons, etc.. in season, at No. 3,
Pier 17 North Delaware Avenue. This house is one of the most ex-
tensive and foremost in its line in the city, and has been in suc-
'••s-iul operation since ISSl.when it was founded by Mr. Samuel
Bolton, the present proprietor succeeding to the control of the en-
terprise in t c ^7. Mr. Reichart is a merchant of established repu-
tation, and has had a long practical acquaintance with the trade
with which he is identified. He occupies commodious premises,
has excellent dock accommodation, from which vessels are un-
loaded into his warehouse, and is thoroughly equipped with every
convenience and facility for the successful prosecution of his trade.
As a commission merchant, Mr. Reichert has a wide and influen-
tial connection with fishermen along the coast, and is daily in re-
ceipt of the choicest lobsters, fish, oysters, clams, etc., to be found
in this market, while quick sales and prompt returns are the in-
variable rule with this establishment. Consignments are solicited,
and liberal advances on consignments when desired. The distrib-
uting trade of the house extends not only throughout the city and
its vicinity, but all through the middle states, and the orders of
dealers are filled with dispatch at the lowest markel rates, satis-
faction being assured in every instance. Three assistants are em-
ployed, ami Mr. Reichert gives his close personal attention to
every detail of his business, for the successful management of
which he is entitled to great credit.
CONRAD BECKER, Die-Sinker, Designer and Engravers, No. 14
South Seventh Street.— An excellent representative ol the
art of designing, engraving, die sinking, etc., in this city is
Mr. Courad Becker, whose establishment is located at No. 1+
South Seventh Street. This gentleman was born in Germany in
1852 and when six months old came to Boston, Mass., with his par-
ents. There he resided for thirty years, and learned his trade, his
experience in which covers a period extending over twenty years,
spending five years of this time in New York city. In April, 1886,
he removed to Philadelphia, ami began business at his present ad-
dress, where, by strict attention, first-class work, reasonable
prices and promptness has acquired a patronage which extends
throughout the city. The establishment is of ample dimensions, is
supplied with the latest improved machinery and facilities, and
constant employment is afforded to a uumber of skilled and ex-
perienced workmen. These engravers have been selected with the
greatest care, and their work is such as cannot be surpassed in
this city. Sir. Becker, himself an expert in the craft, devotes
much of his time to the conception and perfecting of intricate and
elaborate designs. He is prepared to execute all kinds of engrav-
ing on metal, in any designs desired, and furnishes all kinds of
designs cheerfully and promptly when requested. Particular at-
tention is given to the making of book-binders' stamps, embossing
dies, name plates, etc., and the charges in every instance arc fair
and equitable. Mr. Becker, during his residence in this city, has
always shown genuine talent and artistic insight into the possibili-
ties of fine engraving, and we predict for hint a continuance of the
great favor shown all work from his establishment.
JL. KYSER, Merchant Tailor, No. 616 Arch Street.— It may not
prove uninteresting to the masculine readers of this work
to receive some information pertaining to the matter of
attire, " for the apparel oft proclaims the man," which may
result in future advantage. A gentleman who has made a distinct
success as an artist merchant tailor in this city is Mr. J. L. Kyser,
of No. 616 Arch Street, who has been established since 1866, and
since that period has achieved a first-class record as a finished
exponent of his vocation, while he has won a large, active, and
influential patronage. The store occupied is fitted up in a neat,
tasteful manner, and it contains an innumerable variety of the
best class of foreign and domestic fabrics, and it is an easy and
pleasant task to select here the most fitting materials which enter
into the manafacture of gentlemen's attire. A staff of operatives,
expert in their various departments, are employed, and Mr. Kyser
supervises every detail with a solicitude and experience that
insures perfection and a product so tasteful as to defy criticism.
The custom catered to is the better class of the city and its vici-
nity, and the house is held in popular esteem by all its patrons.
Mr. Kyser, though born in Germany, has resided in this city for
the past thirty-six years, and has an extensive circle of friends here.
Those who deal with him may depend upon perfect fit, elegant
styles and perfect finish, while the prices are always re issu-
able.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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C ORSON & CRENSHAW, Insurance Agents and Brokers, No.
119 South Fourtli Street. — Eight years ol personal experience
in tli>- local fire Insurance business of Philadelphia enables
the house of Corson & Crenshaw, at No. 119 South Fourth
Street, to thoroughly understand the Deeds of the insuring public.
Tliis firm have long been prominent as lire, life and marine insur-
ance agents and brokers, giving their personal attention to the
wording of policies, the placing of. lines of property, and the
prompt adjustment and payment of losses. The business was
originally established in 1S82, by Mr. Robert K. Corson, and in 1884
the tii ni of Corson & Ci enshaw was organized by the admission to
partnership or Mr. N. B.Crenshaw, who retired from the business
in 1588, since Which time Mr. Corson has continued as sole proprie-
tor without change in the Drill name. He invites consultation at
hi- office upon the subject of insurance contracts, which are an
important feature of his business, and is at all times prepared to
effect tii t insurance to any amount on desirable risks at minimum
rates of premium in companies whose policies are incontestable.
He controls the insuring of some of the choicest lines of residen-
tial and business property in the city and suburbs, guarantees the
lo\\e>t, rates on dwellings and household goods, and the speedy
and liberal adjustment of all losses. He is eminently popular
with all classes ol property-holders by reason of his watchfulness
and care over their interests when placed in his bands, and also
stands deservedly high in the esteem of leading insurance corpor-
ations, who gladly accept of his contracts, Mr. Corson is a native
Philadelphia!!, an inspector of the Philadelphia County Prison.
director in the Philadelphia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb,
and of other beneficent and public institutions, aud possesses the
confidence and good w ill of all who know him.
US. PLATE GLASS INSURANCE CO., No. 12fi South Fourth
Street.— This company was organized in 1S67, under the
t laws of the state of Pennsylvania, with a capital of $100,-
000, for insuring plate glass only. It does business iD Penn-
sylvania alone, having its agents in all parts of the state and has
met with rem. likable success in this new and uu tried field of insur-
ance. The executive officers to whom is due much of the credit of
the prosperity o{ the company, are Mr. J. S.Chahoon, president;
Mr. J. Riudge, secretary. These gentlemen have labored indefatig-
ably to develop the business of thecoinpany, and under their pro-
gressive guidance its affairs are in a thoroughly healthy and flour-
ishing condition. The resources of the company are carefully hus-
banded and splendidly invested, and all losses are promptly ad-
justed aud paid in full. Theequitableratescf premium established
by this company suit requirements of classes of patrons, and the
business is constantly increasing throughout the state, the utmost
cm. ridence being reposed in the reliability of the managementand
the benefits arising from securing a policy therein. Thecoinpany
also deal in plate gless, both imported and domestic, of all sizes,
and supply their patrons and the general public in quantities to
suit, at the shortest possible notice and at terms and prices which
are safe from successful competition. The beneficial effects of
such .hi institution in the upbuilding of the commerce and manu-
factures of this city and state are readily acknowleded and appre-
ciated, and an investigation of its merits is earnestly recom-
mended to those in need of such protection.
TEXTILE MACHINE CO.. (LIMITED.) Manufacturers of Text
ile Machinery, Etc., Nos S00 to 806 South Eleventh Street.—
The Textile Machine Company was organized four years
ago to acquire the property nod works of the Lemalre
Feeder Company (limited) and has since very largely developed
the manufacture of the above mentioned machines, under theable
and enterprising guidance ol Mr. George Reneen, chairman; and
Mr. J. L Kendlebart. secretary and treasurer. The factory, situ-
ated at Son BOO t,, 306 South Eleventh Street, is 80x235 feet In di-
mensions and is fully equipped with all necessary machinery and
appliances rim by steam power, and affording employment to up-
wards of 40 bands under the practical management of Mr. Geoi ■
B Ispark and Mr. W. T. Leech, possessed of many years exper-
[i - in the manufacture of woolen machinery, and under whose
supervison, the Bclette condenser and Acme doner comb is pro-
duced of the most perfect precision and highest finish and has
come into use with leading carpet and wooleu mills, etc.
Mr. Bolette. tin- inventor, is a Belgian, and so valuable was the
machine seen to be in Europe, that 2,500 were introduced in a brief
period. The enterprise of the compauy has contributed mater-
ially to facilitate tbe econoudcal and perfect manufacture ol tex-
tile fabrics, and Messrs. Kensen & Kendlehart are to be congrat-
ulated, up,, n the huge measure of success attending their ably
directed efforts.
BELKNAP, JOHNSON & POWELL, Umbrella and Parasol
Manufacturers, Nos. 617 and 619 Chestnut Street.— One of
the leading representative American firms engaged in the
manufacture of the finest grades of umbrellas and parasols,
is that of Messrs. Belknap, Johnson & Powell v.i. n . ., sales-
rooms and factory is located at Nos. 6L7 and 619 Chestnut Street,
and with warerooms in New York at Nos. 428, 430 and 432 Broad-
way. The business was established eight years agounder the now
existing firm name, and they have developed a permanent and
growing trade of great magnitude which extends to all portions ol
the United states and have one of the lai gest establishments of the
kind in Philadelphia. They occupy two immense floors 80x200 '■•'X
in size which is lilted up with all the necessary appliances for the
manufacture of these goods, three hundred skilled and expert hands
being employed. In their large salesrooms both here and in .New
York, they carry a most attractive display of gold, silver, carved
ivory, agate, coral and other fancy heads. In parasols the array is
at ouce tasteful, unique and elegant in all the new fancy shades
and patterns of silks, satins, laces, hand painted aud embroidered.
The firm sell to the leading houses all over the Uuited States and
twenty traveling salesmen represent the house upon the road.
The members of the firm are natives of Philadelphia and New
York and are popular business men whose liberal and honorable
dealiug make it a pleasure to transact business with them.
WARRINGTON & SON, Fruit and Produce Dealers. No. 108
Little Dock Street.— This well and favorably known
firm was established on April 11, 1878, at the coruei of
Dock and Spruce Streets, moving to the present location
in July, 1885, and its career from the start has been marked by
steady progress. The Messrs. Warrington are general commis-
sion merchants and wholesale dealers in foreign and domestic
fruit and produce, handliug southern vegetables and everything
in the line of berries, gTapes, peaches, etc.. in season, and receive
consignments regularly, from all points in southern New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, etc., keeping on hand always a
large stock. They are prepared to fill all orders for anything in
their line in the most prompt ami trustworthy manner, while they
enjoy exceptional facilities for the judicious handling of consign-
ments, for which Immediate returns are made in every instance,
the house being conducted on strict business principles, and,
altogether, the firm have a large, active trade. Messrs. Joseph and
Henry Warrington, father and son respectively, are both natives
of New Jersey, the former residing in Camden and the later in this
city They are gentlemen of entire reliability in their business
relations, and are highly esteemed.
JM. W. SITLEV, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Fruits. No
pi'. 1 Dock Street.— The fruit supply is year by year attract-
ing more attention among such as properly understand the
important bearing it lias on the health of the community. It
lias been the constant care of Mr. Sitley to handle and ship only the
best. He has been established in the business here for full thirty
years, and no house in the city lias a fairer name for enterprise
and reliability. In the variety and quality of the fruit bandied,
embracing the choice of foreign and domestic growths, the advan-
tages rftliis house are exceptional, while its splendid faci It] 9
and abundant resources make it a power in the market. A large
ami pel ntanent trade is enjoyed with leading retailers, hotels and
restaurants in this city, and the largest orders are filled promptly
aud to the entire satisfaction of buyers in all cases. The connec-
tions of the prop) ietor with noted fruit growers in the south, place
him in a position to grant every advantage to his customers, as
regards both reliability of goods and liberalitvof terms and prices
known to the trade, aud to conduct the business under the most
favorable auspices. Mr. Sitley is honored and esteemed in thi '
uess circles of this city as one ,,f our successful merchants.
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GEO. H. BEf'KER. Real Estate Agent. No. 242 Franklin Street.
— No financial interest of Philadelphia is of such paramount
imi>ortance as that involved in real estate, which has more
than held its own with conservative capitalists as the
best form of investment security. A representative exponent
of the teal estate interests of this city is Mr. Geo. H. .Becker,
whose office is located at No. 242 Franklin Street. This gentleman
has been established in the real estate and insurance business
here since 1567. and a safe packed with powers of attorney tells
the character of his clientage. He makes a specialty of the col-
lection of rents and interest and the management of estates, and
50 implicitly is he trusted that by these powers of attorney he can
collect a fortune each month, disburse it in proper channels and do
all except selling which any owner can do with Ins property.
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Seine of the largest estates in the city and vicinity are placed
entirely in his hands while the owners go to enjoy travel and
European life for years at a time. Every ward in the city is repre-
sented upon his books, as well as every class of property. As an
officer of land and building associations and other societies, Mr.
Becker is especially noted and eminentlv popular. He is secre-
tary of the Phoenix Building Association, the Handel and Hayden
Building Association, the Second Phcenix Building Association,
the Franz Abt Building Association, the Bi-Centennial Building
Association, the Third Phoenix Building Association, the German
Rising Sun Building Association, the Bakers' Building Association,
the Fourth Phcenix Building Association, and of the following
land associations: Broad Street Mutual, Chew and Gorgas, Wal-
met. Sea Isle City Lot Associations Nos. 1, 2 and ;i; also, secretary
of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company, of Sea Isle City:
secretary of the Gambiel Lot and Building Association of Roanoke,
Va., and of the Chelton Hill Cemetery Company, of this city. He
served for fuenty-one years as secretary of the Beer Brewers'
Society. His varied experience, keen appreciation of values pres-
ent and prospective, and large acquaintance with business men,
render his services peculiarly valuable to parties dealing in real-
ties, and to property-owners and intending investors. Mr. Becker
was born in Germany, anil came to this city thirty years ago. He
served in the 72d New York. S. V. Infantry as first sergeant, fur
three years during the war, is a member of Post 2, G. A. R., and
honored and esteemed by his fellow-men in the various relations
Of life.
T\ /T Hr,MEP - & SON, Importers and Dealers in Toys, Fancy
I i/| Gnids am! Baskets. Croquet. Base Balls and r.:iN,
JLvX . Et0 • No - 4T South Second Street.— The firm of M.
Homer £; Son. importers and dealers in toys, fancy
goods, etc.. at No. 47 South Second Street, is deservedly recognized
as an important and influential agent in advancing the mercantile
interests of this great and growing metropolis. Its lung and suc-
cessful career presents a record at once honorable and well mer-
ited. Tlie business was inaugurated in 1836, by Mr. M. Homer, the
present firm being organized twenty years ago by the admission of
Mr. John Homer to partnership. The building occupied for trade
purposes contains five floors and a basement. 2oxS5 feet in dimen-
sions, and the stock carried is one of the largest ami finest of the
kind in the city. The firm are direct importers and wholesale
and retail dealers in toys and fancy goods of the latest and freshest
designs and patterns: also flags, lanterns, stationery, baskets,
rocking horses, croquet sets, base balls and bats, making a leading
specialty of Christmas tree ornaments. This house enjoys the dis-
tinction of introducing to this market many novelties in the above
lines which have served to give them a prestige and popularity
with the trade and public unequalled by any of their contempor-
aries. Their facilities for importation are perfect, intimate busi-
ness relations existing with the great manufacturing houses of
Great Britain, Germany and France, and invoices reaching this
firm direct. It has required the intelligent efforts and systematic
application of fifty years to approach the position now held bv
Messrs. Homer & Son, aud every detail and requirement, of the
business is thoroughly appreciated and perfectly understood. A
very large and influential retail business is transacted, and the
wholesale trade extends throughout New Jersey, Delaware and
adjoining states. Mr. M. Homer, the honored founder of the house,
was born in England and came to this city sixty years ago. He
resides at Mercliantville, N. J., is treasurer of the Mercliantville
Building Association, and is know and esteemed in this city as one
of our oldest and most successful merchants and reliable, repre-
sentative business men. Mr. John Homer is a native Philadel-
phian, of wide popularity and solid worth.
LEWIS H. RF.DNER, Conveyancer and Real Estate Broker.
No. 727 Walnut Street.— No house is more deserving of com-
mendation at our hands in the real estate line than that of
Mr. Lewis H. Redner. This gentleman h.is been established
here as a conveyancer and real estate broker for a period of thirty-
five years, and is recognized as one of the oldest, as well as lead-
ing real estate men in the city. He is naturally thoroughly in-
formed in real estate matters, possesses a perfect knowledge of
local and suburban property values and is fully equipped for
rendering very distinguished and satisfactory service to such as
place their interests in his hands. His books contain descriptions
of many valuable dwelling, building and manufacturing sites to
sell or rent, and capitalists ami purchasers generally will find it
eminently profitable to avail themselves of the advantages here
offered. Mr. Redner gives special attention to both the purchase
and sale of real estate, to the valuation of properties and loans on
mortgage, and is prepared to examine titles, collect rents, take
acknowledgement of deeds and make conveyances, and will devote
his time and talent to all matters that legitimately belong to the
real estate business. Communications by telephone No. 873 will
receive his immediate personal attention. Mr. Redner isa native
Philadelphian. a large ownerof real estate in the city and a promi-
nent member of the Real Estate Exchange. He. is also secretary
of -the Church Home for Children, president of the Midnight Mis-
sion, a member of the Penn Club, and closely identified with many
enterprises and movements looking to the advancement of the
welfare and prosperity of the community.
KRF.EfiKR Si CONNOLLY, Manufacturers or Plain and Fancy
Paper Boxes, Nos. 145 and 147 North Fourth Street.— This
business was established in 18 j » by Messrs. Theo. F. Kreeger
and Richard B. Connolly, who have had long experience
and are thoroughly conversant with every detail of this useful
industry and the requirements of patrons. They occupy four spac-
ious floors and basement, each being 60x100 feet in area. The vari-
ous departments are fully equipped with the latest improved
machinery and appliances, known to the trade. Here sixty skilled
operatives are employed. The firm manufactures to order or
otherwise all descriptions of confectioners', perfumers', jewelers',
etc., fanoy'boxes, which are unrivalled for quality, elegance and
excellence. Estimates are promptly given for any style or size, or
sliding boxes, either plain or printed in any desired numberof
colors. All orders are quickly filled at the lowest possible prices,
and the trade of the house now extends throughout all sections of
Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, etc. Messrs.
Kreeger and Connolly are both natives of Philadelphia and are
good types of our self-made business men.
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THE PACIFIC MUTUAL LIKE INSURANCE COMPAN? OF
CALIFORNIA.— George 0. Shakespeare, Gener.il Agent,
Soa. 136 and 138 South Fourth Street.— The necessity of m i k-
lug provision for one's family in the event of death, through
tiie medium of life insurance, has become so obvioustoall prudent
men that the only question to be determined is, which is the best
company to insure in? This question is satisfactorily answered
by the Paeilic Mutual Life Insurance Company of California,
whose general agent in Philadelphia is Mr. Geo. O. Shakespeare,
otNos. 136 and 138 South Fourth Street. This company issues life
ami endowment insurance on the most approved plans. Its new
perfected policies are concise, liberal, positive ami Just, and after
the second year they are incontestable. The Pacific Mutual Life
have also established an accident department, Insuring against
accidents causing death or totally disabling injury. Its policies
are free from technicalities and as liberal as a due regard for
the mutual interests of the company and the insured req'dre.
Government statistics show that one in ten of the population is
accidentally injured every year, which clearly demonstrates the
importance of an accident policy in this old and tried company.
Mr. Shakespeare, the agent In this city, is a native of Delaware,
and has hail large experience in insurance matters. He estab-
lished this agency here in lSSs, having control of the Pacific Mu-
tual's lite and accident business throughout six counties in south-
eastern Pennsylvania. This branch is in a thoroughly flourishing
condition, and Mr. Shakespeare is accomplishing much to>further
the best interests of the company which he so ably represents.
GEISSINGER & HALES. Architects, Engineers and Building
Superintendents, Corner Twelfth and CJieitiiut Streets.—
Prominent among those who have contributed to the archi-
tectural attraction of Philadelphia and its vicinity should
be mentioned the widely known and reliable Hrm of Messrs.
Geissinger & Hales, architects, engineers and building superin-
tendents. Messrs. Walter H. Geissinger and Edward \V. Hales
organized the present co-partnership ten years ago. They are
widely known as able and talented architects, thoroughly con-
versant with every detail of this arduous profession and have
given many proofs of their skill and ability, in the erection of a
large number of handsome edifices. Many of their buildings are
greatly admired by experts for their stability, and elegance, while
the elaboration of detail and care bestowed upon every depart-
ment of their work, reflect the utmost credit on this reliable firm.
Messrs. Geissinger & Hales are amply provided with facilities for
the execution of any undertaking in the line of the constructive
art, and carefully supervise all work intrusted to them. Parties
about to build will find the firm prompt to estimate and always
accurate as to quantities, prices and prospective total cost of aDy
di sired size of building and style of architecture selected.
CHARLES McGRATH, Dealer in Cotton and Wool, No. 127
North Front Street.— In the great wool industry of Phila-
delphia there are many reputable houses engaged, but there
is none which can boast of a clearer record, a more honor-
able course of dealing, or greater success and a more substantial
standing, than the establishment Conducted by Mr. Charles Me-
Grath. The premises used for trade purposes consist of four spa-
cious floors, admirably adapted for the storage and manipulation
of stock, of which a heavy one is always carried. Mr. McGrath
carries on general operations as a buyer and shipper of woo], also
of cotton, cotton and woolen waste, flocks, shoddy, etc.. securing
his supplies direct from the most reliable sources of supply, and
his connections are o( such an advantageous character, that he is
always able to sapply the trade at the lowest rates to be found
quoted in the market. Mr. McGrath conducts his affairs upon the
most commendable principles of mercantile integrity, his associa-
tions with his patrons have ever been of the most pleasant char-
acter, and never in his entire business career has he sued any man
for debt,— a boast that but few business men can make.
Mr. Ireland fortwent) years. In this branch of commerce every-
thing depends on sound judgment, thorough knowledge of all the
v.ir> \w: growths and grades* and perfected lacilitios for i
lug and supplying the wool to the consumers, and in these [v*n-
tril- hut few bouses have achieved such an enviable reputation is
the one under consideration. Messrs. Wall & Ireland carry on
general transactions as wool brokers, and manufacturer's' agents
for the sale of woolen and worsted yam-, buy and jell wool for out
of town factories and wool handlers. All dealings are carried on
in a straightforward, business like manner, and the firm, in every
Instance, aim to meet the best interests of their patrons. They
are well known and greatly esteemed in mercantile circles, and
have won a success that is but the due recompense of merit and
Industry.
OEHRLE BItOS. & CO.. Manufacturers of Cords, Gimps,
Chenilles. Fringes, Etc.. Nos. 1002 and 1004 Arch Street.—
Messrs. Oehrle Bros. & Co.. manufacturers of cords, gimps,
chenilles, fringes and a general line of upholstery and
drapery trimmings, established their business here in 18*4, and
have introduced into their establishment every convenience and
improvement that tends to facilitate rapid and perfect production,
and such as experience and thorough knowledge of the business
would suggest. The house is thoroughly representative, and
with but few equals anywhere for completeness of outfit and
modern conveniences. A core of 125 to ISO hands contribute to
the satisfactory operations of the house, and the output is one of
great variety and value. The spacious salesrooms of the firm are
stocked to repletion with a magnificent display of original novel
ties in shades, textures, patterns and combinations in trimmings,
fringes, etc., and which are eminently suited for meeting the best
classes of American trade. The goods carried are of home manu-
facture exclusively, and commend their own superior merits to the
confidence and patronage of critical and discriminating buyers.
The trade is conducted exclusively at wholesale, and is annually
increasing in volume and importance. The copartners are all
natives of Philadelphia, and offer unequalled inducements as re-
gards both reliability of goods, and liberality of terms and prices.
HOWARD, BELL & CO., Bankers and Brokers, No. 110 South
Third Street.— Among the prominent and popular stock
brokers of Philadelphia is the firm of Messrs. Howard.
Bell & Co . who occupy eligibly located offices at No. 110
South Third .street. Their offices are connected by pi ivate wire
with New York, Chicago and Boston, and they are prepared to buy
and sell stocks, bonds and all securities dealt in at the Stock Ex-
changes of the cities rained : obtaining continuous reports of the
markets, executingall orders with promptness and care, and plac-
ing all transactions upon a thoroughly substantial and satisfactory
basis. Full quotations are received by ticker, and all sources of
information are searched as a guide to the market. Mr. John G.
Howard, the senior partner, is a native Philadelphian. ameinl ei >f
its Stock Exchange for twenty-five years and has served as chair
man of the committee on building and rules. He has been con-
nected with the brokerage business for the past thirty years. Mr.
P. S. Bell, the junior partner, is a well-known member of ttie Phila-
delphia Bar. and combines his learning and ability to form a firm
of commanding influence, wide popularity and solid worth.
WALL & IRELAND, Wool, No. 50 North Front Street.— This
firm was formed in 1SS4, and has always been respected
for its hone.-t and upright dealings. The co-partners
have had mature experience in the wool industry, Mr.
Wall having been engaged in the trade (or twenty live yeai 3 and
IC. IF.FFKIE3. Wholesale Dealer in Fresh and Salt Oysters,
Clams. Etc., No. 308 South Delaware Avenue.— This gentle-
man first established business some twenty years ago, in
Pleas.iutville, N. J., as an oyster planter, continuing th . ■
until ISM, when be removed to this city and opened the esta
inent which he has since conducted with snch auspicious success.
Mr. Jeffries has not given up the oyster planting business, but has
valuable beds in Pleasantville, N. J., from whence he receives
large supplies of first-class oysters, and he also hold-, valuable
interests in oyster boats in Virginia. His spacious b
premises cover an area of 55x100 feet, and ore excellently
equipped for the required p lit poses. Fresh and salt oysters, clams,
etc.. are handled in large quantities, the trade supplied extending
throughout Penus) Ivania, New Jersey, New York and Del i
and all orders, from whatever point received,are given prompt
and careful fulfillment, while all goods are shipped without delay.
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/-^ G. STOLPP, Manufacturer of Cutlery, Shears, Scissors,
/ Knives. Etc., No. 240 Arch Street, Below Third Street —
\j Mr. C. G. Stolpp, manufacturer and wholesale and retail
dealer in cultery, etc., has for many years maintained a
most enviable reputation for the superior grades of his produc-
tions. This enterprise was founded originally in 1863 and in
1874 the present proprietor assumed control. Mr. Stolpp is a
native of Germany, who having come to the United States at
an eariy age took up his residence ill this city in 1853. Having
acquired a complete knowledge of this business by years of
practical experience in all its various branches took hold of this
concern and at once met witli the most gratifying results. The
premises are spacious and commodious, suitably arranged and
fully equipped for factory and store purposes. In the rear is a
la; ge and well fitted up shop, in which a sufficient force of work-
men to supply the demands of the trade are given employment
and supplied with all the latest improved machinery, tools and
appliances for the production of first class cutlery goods. The
store is neatly and compactly arranged and is fully stocked with
everything in the line of mechanics' and artisans' edge tools, such
as shears, scissors, butchers', carvers', cooks', cloth cutters', shoe-
makers', cigannakers', hatters', bookbinder's knives, pocket and
table cultery, barbers' supplies, engravers' and wood carvers',
cabinetmakers' tools, in fact, everything in the liue of cutlery
goods. The trade is both wholesale and retail and extends
throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and other mid-
die, western and southern states. Repairing, grinding and polish-
ing receive careful attention while prices throughout are ex-
tremely reasonable.
SCHYMIK <i LAUER, Manufacturers of Fine Cigars, No. 50
North Fifth Street.— This establishment was originally
founded in 1SK8 by Mr. H. Petrie, who continued the busi-
ness with marked success until 1SS7, when he disposed of it
to Mr. Alfred Schymik and Mr. Robert A. Lauer, who have fully
maintained the high reputation of the establishment forfirstclass
goods at low prices. The store has a capacity of 25x40 feet, and in
the rear of this is the manufacturing department, equipped with
all necessary mechanical appliances of the most modern character
for the production of high class cigars. The salesroom is elegant
and attractive in its fittings and appointments, and is stocked
with an exceedingly judicious and varied assortment of cigars and
tobaccos of the best brands and manufacture, cigarettes, snuff,
fancy and plain pipes, cigar cutters and cases, match boxes, and
smoker's supplies of every description. The firm are importers
ot the famous Lotzbeek snuff and handle Gail & Ax's smoking
tobacco in large quantities. The firm buy all their goods for cash,
and are determined to merit patronage by supplying the best five
and ten cent cigars for the least money, giving full value to their
customers, and deriving compensation in quick and extensive sales
rather than tn slow sales with large profits. The trade is both
wholesale and retail.
JAMES M. LAMON, Gents' Furnishing Goods, No. 342 North
Second Street. — The name of Lamon is one that has for the
past seventeen years been prominently identified with the
mens' furnishing goods trade in this city. Mr. James M.
Lamon established in business in Philadelphia, of which city he is
a native, in 1372, and Ins house has had a continuous and deservedly
prosperous career ever since. In 1880 Mr. Lamon, prompted by
the exigencies of his rapidly increasing business, removed from
his original location on Vine Street to No 342 North Second Street,
where he occupies a commodious and well arranged store, in every
feature adapted for the strictly first-class trade for which Mr.
Lamon has gained such a distinguished reputation. A prominent
specialty of his house is in the line of shirts. These garments, as
ordinarily defined and manufactured, bear but a faint resemblance
to the chef d'n-uvres which are the result of Mr. Lamon's practical
skill and unlimited enterprise, and both in regard to fabric, cut, fit
and finish, they have not their equal in this city. The same supre-
macy is maintained by Mr. Lamon in the lines of gloves, hosiery,
neckwear, underwear, and otherarticles that are generally kept in
a first-class store of this description. Popular prices prevail, and
the goods dealt in, at all times represent the very latest styles in
the most fashionable stiades and fabrics.
JOHN PARKER, JR., & CO., Ladies' and Children's Fine Shoes
No. 20 South Eighth Street.— A house that commandsalead-
ing position in its special department of trade and one well
and favorably known in this city is that of Mr. John Parker
Jr. & Co., fine custom ladies' and children's shoe manufacturers and
dealers. Mr. Parker has had a long and valuable experience in
this business and has been established since 1839, and located in
the premises now occupied during the past ten years. The store is
neatly and tastefully fitted up and is complete in all its appoint
ments and well stocked with a choice well selected assortment ol
the very best class of goods, most of which are of hisownmanufac
ture and designed expressly for a first-class fastidious custom.
Everything seasonable and desirable in all the new styles is to be
found here in profusion and popular prices prevail. In the custom
department every attention is given orders and full satisfaction
guaranteed in perfection of fit, neatness and elegance In style,
superior quality of workmanship and material, and ease and com-
fort. Mr. Parker is a pains-taking gentleman indefatigable in his
effort to please his patrons. He is from Allegheny City, Pa., and
has lived in Philadelphia over 30 years.
JULIUS KEPPL"B, Manufacturer of Chamber Furniture, No.
121 North Second Street.— A house which has taken a promi-
nent part in elevating the chamber furniture manufacturing
industry to the high plane it at present occupies is that of
Mr. Julius Keppler. His factory is located at Williamsport, is
completely equipped with the latest improved wood-working
machinery, and in its appointments is unsurpassed by any other
concern in the state. Some sixty skilled workmen are employed,
and chamber suits and bedroom furniture of every description,
made from all kinds of wood, is turned out in extensive quantities.
Only the best materials are used in the construction, and the pro-
ducts ate unsurpassed for fineness of finish and strength, appear-
ance and reliability. The salesrooms in this city are comprised
in a building of four floors, each 30x200 feet in dimensions. Here a
very heavy stock is at all times carried, and the trade, which
extends to all parts of the United States, is promptly supplied on
the most favorable terms. Mr. Keppler bas resided in Philadel-
phia for the past twenty years, and has become prominently iden-
tified with the social and business interests of the city.
IP. SILVER, Artist Photographer, No. 57 North Eighth Street.
—For nearly forty years this gentleman has been aiding to
m bring the photographic art to its presentstateof perfection.
Heearly developed artistic tastes, and in 1849 began tolearn
the daguerreotype business in New York. This was before photo-
graphy was known, and eversince that time Mr. Silver has pursued
his art in all its multifarious branches. He went with Commodore
Rlgnold to the Arctic seas, and daguerreotyped the scenes of the
voyage, when but twelve years old, and for eight years thereafter
served the government on board ship, traveling half over the world
and storing his mind with much useful knowledge. He returned
to this country In 1857, and in '61 he opened a gallery in this city.
For eighteen years he was located on Eighth Street, and in Janu-
ary, 1883. took possession of his present quarters. Here he occupies
three spacious floors, all handsomely furnished and thoroughly
modern in all their arrangements and equipments. Photography
in all its branches is here executed with true artistic conception
and with tine effects.
WEST PHILADELPHIA. ODORLESS EXCAVATOR. Office,
No. 622 Sansom Street.— This excavator is a triumph of
modern inventive genius and mechanical skill, and the
business has been successfully conducted by Mr. O'Don-
nell since 1876. He operates four trucks, three tanks and two
Noble pumps, and is prepared to clean sinks, vaults, cellars,
etc., in the most scientific manner and without offense. He
has developed a large and permanent patronage throughout
the city, giving steady employment to ten experienced hands, and
guaranteeing the prompt and satisfactory fulfillment of all orders
at the lowest possible rates. The promptness, efficiency and skill
with which all commissions are executed by Mr. O'Donnell serve
to commend him unreservedly to the confidence and patronage of
the general public. Mr. O'Donnell is a native of Philadelphia and
is enterprising and reliable in all his business methods.
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W.M. GRIEVE & CO.. Tea Brokers, Northeast Corner Front
and chestnut Streets.— Mr. Win. Grieve established him-
self in business here in 1866, being I he pioneer in t lie tea
brokerage trade In tins city, and has since conducted
the business with signal ability and steadily increasing success
under the firm name of Win. G-rii we a. Co. He therefore brings to
bear the widest range of practical experience and an intimate
knowledge of all the needs and requirements of the trade, while
his influential connections with the best sources of supply enable
him to furnish the Philadelphia market with teas ol every grade
and growth in quantities to suit, and at terms and prices wbicb
are rarely, if ever, duplicated elsewhere. All goods supplied
through his house are guaranteed to be strictly pure, fresh
and reliable, and all orders of wbatever maguitude are given
prompt and careful attention. Representing Philadelphia, New
York, Boston, Chicago anil San Francisco importers, new season
ties!: crop teas of all grades are handled, including oolong, Eng-
lish breakfast, japan, young hyson, old hyson, gunpowder,
imperial pekoe, souchong, and other varieties, and the constant
aim of the proprietor is not only to meet every demand of the
trade, hut to furnish the very best goods in the market at all times.
Many teas are brought into this country and sold at auction which
are of an inferior grade and are sold at low prices, thus the advan-
tage of buying through a reliable and expert judge of teas like Mr
Grieve can be readily seen and appreciated. Mr. Grieve is a
native of Scotland, and came, to this city in 1351. He is well and
favorably known in commercial and trade circles for his business
ability and sterling personal worth, and richly deserves the pre-
eminence and popularity he now enjoys in his branch of mercan-
tile activity.
ROWE & TERRY, Auctioneers and Commission Merchants, in
Boots. Shoes aud Carpets. No. 432 Market Street.— Messrs.
Rowe & Terry, are widely proniiueut as auctioneers and
commission merchants in boots, shoes and carpets, and es-
tablished their business here on the first of January, 1SS8., They
occupy spacious and commodious premises, fully equipped with
every appliance and facility for the accommodation of goods en-
trusted to their care and for the successful prosecution of the
business. Auction sales are held on Tuesday for boots and shoes,
Wednesdays for clothing, and Fridays for carpets. Satisfaction is
guaranteed to consignors in all cases. Goods are constantly ar-
riving from all parts of the eastern and middle states, and the
sales of this popular firm are largely attended by discerning buy-
ers, who are sure to obtain excellent bargains, owing to the
tact that all goods are offered without reserve. Liberality and
promptness have always been marked characteristics of this trust-
worthy house. The co-partners, Messrs. Louis Rowe and George
W. Terry, are among the best-known business men of Philadelphia.
Mr. Rowe is a native of Germany, and came to this city thirty-live
years ago. He was formerly in the notion business on Market
Street, and is known in mercantile circles throughout the west for
his ability and sound judgment. Mr. Terry was born in Bucks
County, Pa., and has resided here for the past forty years. He has
been identified with the auction and commission business since
1861, and for twenty-five years was with the house of Samuel Bunt-
ing's Sons &. Co.
AEDW. NEWTON <fc CO., Stationers and Publishers, No. 1012
Walnut Street.— The well known house of Messrs. A.
t Edward Newton & Co., manufacturers and importers of
bonbonnieres, German favors, handkerchief cases, satch-
els, hand painted, decorated and embroidered souvenirs, Christ-
mas and Easter goods, etc.. has the distinction of being the only
one in the state exclusively devoted to this line of enterprise,
while its proprietor. Mr. A. E. Newton, is ranked and esteemed as
one of the youngest ami most successful of Philadelphia's mer-
chants. The enterprise was founded two years ago at its present
location, and from the outset has had accorded to it a most liberal
and substantial patronage, until now it has attained an unassail-
able standing in the community. Two spacious floors are devoted
to the business, and one of these is utilized fir manufacturing pur-
poses, from thirty tive to fifty ladies being employed in producing
all kinds of fancy hand work for dressing cases, etc., and art
novelties for room decorations, etc. The salesroom is very hand-
SOinely fitted up and furnished, and the attractively displayed
stock embraces all kinds of beautiful uoveltiea In the lines of
goods already named. The trade of this house i, exclusively
wholesale, and goods are being shipped to dealers in all section f
the country. The success achieved is highly creditable to the skill
and ability of the young proprietor, who is a nativeof the city, and
who has a bruin ai..l succi ^stul future in store for him.
TV.-i IN A. NEWTON. Manufacturers of Newton's Excelsior Self
Wringing Mop, No. 610 Arch Street. — Every housekeeper
knows from experience the hard and disagreeable labor
required to mop floors and wring mop cloths by hand. By
using Newton's excelsioi self-wringing mop, wringing the mop
cloth by hand is entirely avoided, the hard labor very much les-
sened, the hands are not wee and soiled, and the advantages of
using very hot water, strong soap-suds, ammonia, etc., etc.,
obtained. Newton's excelsior self-wringing mop is light, durable,
simple in construction, perfect in its operation, and well mei its the
claim of being the best mop ever invented. This mop is as useful
iu cleaning carpets as bare floors. Take a pail of water, dip the
cloth in the water and wring it, then wipe the carpet with the damp
cloth; as the cloth becomes soiled, rinse it in the water and wring
it again; in this way the whole carpet is to be wiped over. This
raises no dust, and cleans the carpet better than a broom or car-
pet sweeper. A little ammonia in the water will brighten the
colors and destroy all moths, carpet bugs, etc. Any cloth <
used in this mop, but to those desiring, we supply a superior mop-
cloth, woven by special machinery and perfectly adapted to the
purpose intended. Special rates to canvassers, and the usual dis-
counts to the trade.
SIMS <i SONS, Franklin Photographic Copying House, No.
700 Arch Street.— This is one of the oldest and most re-
liable photocopying establishments in the city. The
founder of this business, Mr. Andrew Sims, was Lorn in
Scotland, and thirty-two years ago came to reside in Philadelphia.
Two years, later lie started his present enterprise, and its history
has been one of continued success. In 1SS4 he took Into part-
nership his two sons, John E. B., and Leonard, both of whom had
grown up in the business and who have a thoroughly intimate
knowledge of every detail of the business. The premises de-
voted to the business comprise the fourth floor of the building,
and this has an area of 25xs0 feet. It has the advantage of
splendid sky lights, and is equipped with the latest improved
apparatus known to the photographic profession. The firm doall
kinds of copying and retouching for the trade. "Not one piece of
work is allowed to leave this establishment until it can stand the
most thorough examination of critics. The business connections
extend to all parts of the United States. The service is prompt,
the work is superb, the charges fair and the dealings of the firm
liberal and honorable. The standing of this old established house
in this community Is such that we may not presume to add any
further commendation.
W BROWN, Wholesale and Retail Corset and Skirt
Manufactory. No. 819 Arch Street.— In the important
branch of industry in which he is enguged, Mr. \V.
Brown occupies a prosperous and prominent position
in this city, ami enjoys a superior reputation as a business man of
sterling probity and ability. A native of Oneida County. Mew
York, he came from the Empire state in I860 to this city, and, in
is r >4 founded the business which he has since conducted with such
pre-eminent success. He has built up a large and influential trad .
extending throughout the city and its environs, and hi ests Dlisll
ment is held iu favor by the trade and the purchasing public. Mr.
Brown occupies as salesroom the first floor of the fine four-story
brick building at No. 619 Arch Street, which has dimensions of 2">x
80 feet, and is tastefully appointed in ail its departments. The
manufacturing department is located to the rear, and every appli-
ance Is at hand to secure a perfi t production. Corsets and skli ts
of the most approved styles, made upon hygienic principles, are
turned out in all sizes and forms, a heavy stock is carried, and
both a wholesale and retail trade is supplied. All transaction- an'
conducted upon a sj stematic basis, and the best of satisfaction In
all goods purchased from this reliable establishment is guaranteed
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
PATTERSON & WHITE, General Printers, Nos. 513-520 Minor
Street.— For thoroughly artistic and elegant designs in the
line of color printing; tor first-class all around work in the
typographic brandies, or for promptness and reliability in
executing orders, no concern In the business in Philadelphia bears
a higher reputation, as few enjoy a mure substantial patronage
than that of Patterson & White, general printers, Nos. 518 and 520
Minor Street. This widely known and responsible firm was estab-
lished about ten years ago at No. 607 Chestnut Street, whence they
moved recently to the commodious quarters at present occupied.
They occupy here very spacious premises, which are supplied with
full steam power and completely equipped in every respect with
the latest improved machinery, appliances and general appurten-
ances, including four cylinder and four small presses, while from
thirty to forty expert hands are employed in the establishment.
Book, job and commercial printing of every description is done in
the most superior and expeditious manner at lowest consistent
figures, and satisfaction guaranteed in every instance; fine color
work in unique and artistic designs being made a leading specialty,
and all work is executed under the close personal supervision of
one or both of the firm— Messrs. Frank L. Patterson and Samuel S.
White, who compose the firm, are natives of this city.
PAISLEY'S FINK SHOES, No. 814 Arch Street.— This has been
a noted shoe house since 1373, when It was founded by Mr.
A. Young, whocouducted the enterprise until 1881, when he
was succeeded by J. Paisley, who has since achieved a suc-
cess that forms a striking illustration of what may be accom-
plished by close attention to business, handling and producing
first-class goods only, and fair dealing. The store occupied has a
widtli of twenty feet and a clear depth of ninety feet, with a well
equipped workshop in the rear. The place is well fitted up, con-
veniently and systematically arranged. The house confines its
operations exclusively to dealing in ladies' and children's hand
and machine made shoes of the finest quality, and to the manu-
facture of this line of goods to order. The stock is large and com-
plete in each and every particular, and embraces a full assort-
ment of ladies' and children's foot wear of every description, and
purchasers cannot fail to be pleased with what is here provided to
supply their varied wants and requirements. Shoes made to meas-
ure, are made up from the best of materials, while the workman-
ship cannot be excelled, and the goods are guaranteed to be per-
fect in fit, in keeping with the prevailing styles, and durable in
wear. The proprietor has had a long practical experience in the
shoe trade, and is particularly careful in the selection of goods.
The trade is brisk, substantial and influential.
JL. ANDERSON, Dry Goods and Notions, Nos. 308 and 310
North Second Street.— This house was organized by the
father of the present proprietor in 1854, the succession of
the latter taking place some ten years ago. The premises
occupied are central and spacious. 40x100 feet in dimensions, and
aptly designed for the advantageous conduct of the large and
prosperous business enjoyed. A large stock of specialties in
foreign and domestic dry goods, ladies' and gents' furnishings, etc.,
is carried, the house offering unsurpassed advantages both to the
general public and the jobbing trade. All goods are purchased di-
rect from the principal manufacturers and producers in this
country and in Europe, and the newest styles and latest novelties
are obtained as soon as they are ready for the market, while with
regard to prices the reputation of the house stamps it as the cheap-
est establishment in this section of the city at which to obtain
these classes of articles. Mr. Anderson has succeeded in making
what is popularly known as Anderson's Dry Goods and Notion
Stores one of the leading commercial ventures in its line in the city.
JOHN BF.ATTY, Pharmacist, No. 310 North Second Street.—
One of the most enterprising among the well known phar-
macists of Philadelphia is Mr. John Beatty. The original
business, to which he is the successor is of very old establish-
ment. Mr. Fred Klatt primarily organizing it as far back as 1816,
to whom succeeded Messrs. J. M. Dallam & Co., some fifty four
years later, they in turn giving way to Messrs. J. Rutty & Co., in
JSS2, Mr. Beatty assuming the reins of management in 18S6. Orig-
inally tiie store was located at the corner of Second and Callowhill
Streets, and the business comprehended both the wholesale and
retail handling of drugs and medicines, but in 1887 Mr. Beatty
moved into his present more eligible quarters, and for the past
three years his business has been conducted only on a retail basis.
The store which is fitted up in appropriate style is well stocked
with a large, valuable assortment of pure, fresh drugs and medi-
cines, also extracts, tinctures, perfumes and toilet articles, phar-
maceutical preparations, and all the most reliable and desirable
patent medicines. Mr. Ben ity is a native of the city, a regular
graduate in pharmacy, and makes a special business of compound-
ing physicians' and family recipes, giving to the department that
intelligent supervision it demands, and preparing the most intri-
cate formula with the most perfect degree of exactitude."
BEN. F. TAYLOR, Photographer on Wood, .No. 621 Arch Street.
—Mr. Ben. F. Taylor, is the only one in the city engaged in
his line of trade, photographing on wood. He was born in
the city, and is a descendant of one of the old Philadelphia
families. His grandfather came to the country and to the city in
1753. His father was born here, and here he had his home. Here,
too, Mr. B. F. Taylor first saw the light in 1818, and he has grown
np and prospered with the city of his birth. He began business in
1851 as a taker of daguerrotypes, and soon after applied himself
to the development of the newly improved photographic process.
In 1867 he turned his attention to his present enterprise, that of
photographing on wood, and started this business in the Press
Building on the corner of Seventh and Chestnut Streets, whence
he removed to his preseut quarters on Arch street in 1871. He
makes a specialty iof photography for engravers, lithographers
and artists, and his work is of the highest artistic excellence.
It is designed for illustration, and calls for the exercise of the
greatest care and exactitude. An engraver sends to Mr. Taylor a
photograph and a block, and the latter transfers the photographic
view or figures to the block in any position desired, regardless of
the position of the figures in the photograph. The impression being
madron the block, and the process completed, there is nothing
for the wood engraver to do but cut out the outlines.
CA. 3LIFER, Manufacturer of Mirrors, Etc., No. 236 North
Fourth Street. — One of the most reliable looking-glass and
t mirror manufacturers in Philadelphia is Mr. C. A. Slifer,
who, establishing himself in business some two years ago,
has already met with decided and well deserved success. His
factory and salesrooms are replete with every modern convenience
and appliance for the advantageous conduct of the business in
band. Here may be seen mirrors of the largest kind as well a3
those of smaller dimensions, from the one inch miniature to the
full-length pier glass. Mr. Slifer's business is chiefly restricted to
manufacturing to order for the trade, and he enjoys an extensive
connection in and around the city and vicinity, his goods having
won a high reputation in the trade for originality of design and
excellence in point of general finish. He also makes a specialty of
silvering work and the renovation of worn out mirrors, and trans-
acts quite a large business in the production of the popular mirror
business signs, and fancy glass advertising novelties. Mr. Slifer
is a native of Bucks County, and has made Philadelphia his place
of residence for the past five years.
W HITCHCOCK, General Engraver or Silverware, Fine
Jewelry, and Fancy Goods, No. 1221 Chestnut Street.
m —A noteworthy representative of the art in designing
and engraving on silverware, fine Jewelry and fancy
articles is without exception Mr. W. Hitchcock, who executes
work with rare tact and skill and neatness, not excelled by any
others in this special branch. He originates pleasing designs and
attractive monograms, crests, etc., and is a thorough master of the
art, a fact which is substantiated by his extensive business connec-
tions with manufacturing jewelers, silversmiths and the trade
generally. For a period of thirty-five years Mr. Hitchcock has
been a practical man, nine of which were with Bailey, Banks &
Biddle. In 1^54 he establi>hed business on his own account and
during the past two years occupied room No. b}4 on the third floor
of the building No. 1221 Chestnut Street. A native of England he
came to this country many years ago and located in Philadelphia
in 1853.
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PHILIP HILL. Manufacturer ol silk, Worsted, Cotton. Bicycle,
Lawn Tennis.Base Ball, Ladies' Cress and Bathing Belts.
School Bags, Etc., Nos. 15 and 17 North Ninth Street.— The
productive resources of Philadelphia are of a gratlfyingly
complete character, and the city is in a position to compete with
any other in the country in nearij ever) branch of manufacture.
Among the deserving and prosperous houses located here is that
of Mr. Philip Hill, whose establishment, is located at Nos. 15 and 17
North Ninth street. This gentleman has long held a leading posi-
tion in his special line of industry, and has earned an enviable
reputation tor the superior and reliable character of his produc-
tions. He devotes his energies to the manufacture of silk, worsted,
cotton, bicycle, lawn tennis, base ball, ladies' dress and bathing
belts, school bags, etc., making these goods in an immeasurable
variety of styles, and everything emanating from his establish-
ment can be depended upon to be the best In the market. Since
he founded his enterprise in 1S54 Mr. Hill has builtupan extensive,
permanent patronage, and his trade, which is exclusively whole-
sale, ramifies over a wide-spread tributary area. The premises
occupied for the purposes of the business are of spacious dimen-
sions, and are equipped with the most improved appliances and
conveniences for the production of first-class goods, and employ-
ment is furnished to skilled hands only. A heavy stock is at all
times carried, and the trade is supplied on the most favorable
terms. Mr. Hill, is a native of Worcester County, England, and
has resided in Philadelphia, since 1847, has become most favorably
known here, and has aided in full measure to advance the material
prosperity of the city.
SAMUEL DAGGY <k CO., Western Farm Mortgages, Lands and
Improved Farms, Third and QhfiSjnut Streets.— After years
of practical experience, western farm mortgages are con-
sidered the safest most convenient and remunerative form
of investment now offered to investors. The constant demand
for money to develop and improve the vast areas of fertile corn,
wheat and general fanning lands in the west, has furnished this
most desirable channel for the investment of capital not engaged
in active business enterprises. These investments are not only a
benefit to the farmer and the lender, but add greatly to the pro-
ductiveness, prosperity and wealth of the country. Many persons
are now engaged in selling these loans, but very few if any, have
so thorough a knowledge of the business as the old and long estab-
lished firm of Samuel Daggy it Co., whose office is conveniently
located at the northeast corner of Third and Cliestnut Streets.
Their experience or twelve years in this business, their uniform
success in placing these loans without loss to anyone and their
well established business integrity, have placed their guaranted
7 per cent mortgages in the front rank of these investments. They
keep these mortgages in stock ready to supply orders on demand,
and will take pleasure in giving any Information desired with
reference to them. Their extensive western correspondence also
gives them unusual facilities for buying and selling western lands
and improved farms. They have carried many transactions to a
successful termination and have fairly established their business
upon a permanent basis. Mr. Daggy was born in Virginia, but
lived some time in the west. He is an intelligent man of excel-
lent character and habits, and is considered good authority on
present and prospective values in the western states. Mr.
Huchins is from Massachusetts, hut has lived for some time In
this city. He is a young man of excellent habits, of good business
ability, and has the full confidence of all who know him. Asa
busiuess firm they have the confidence of the community and are
justly to be regarded as leading representatives in their liue of
business.
D MEYERS & CO., Clothing, So. 86 North Thud Street.—
No concern in the wholesale clothing trade of the Cnited
K States, has achieved a more enviable, wide-spread reputa-
tion than that of Messrs. D. Meyers & Co. He was born
ill Germany and early in life came to America, perman ntl)
residing In Philadelphia for the last 28 years. He was, however,
engaged in the present line of trade for six years previous to that
date, in the city of Wilmington, Del., the need of enlarged facili-
ties for his growing trade, resulting in his removing to this city in
i • . He has had his establishment permanently located on North
Third Stieet, during the entire intervening period, and has
developed a business Interest of the utmost value and impoi tance
to Philadelphia. He manufactures full lines of line ami medium
grades of mens', youths', boys' and children's clothing, and
employs from 600 to 7ou hands direct and indirect, it.- . .
great care in the selection of his woolens, cassimeres, cheviots and
other suitings, using only the. make of the most famous mills,
foreign and domestic, and having all cloth critically examined
prior to being cut. In his cutting department, the finest experi-
enced talent is employed, while Mr. Meyers is ever in the van
of progress as regards the latest fashionable styles. He con-
ducts the wholesale manufacture of clothing in correct principles,
and is noted for the careful workmanship and superior finish of all
his goods. He occupies an entire five-story and basement building,
30x165 feet in dimensions, and always carries a heavy stoek fully
assorted in sizes and grades enabling him to promptly fill the
largest and all orders. He numbers among his customers the best
class of jobbers and retailers, general merchants, etc., all over
Pennsylvania, the western states and part of the southern states,
and annually enters fresh territory as the excellence of his make
of clothing is coupled with the Important consideration that the
prices, quality considered, cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Mr.
Meyers is a responsible merchant, and a popular, respected citizen.
DAVID HEN'LY'S SON'S, Manufacturers of Flowers and Fancy
Feathers, No. 27 North Sixth Street.— This business was
established in 18-17, by David Henly. who was succeeded in
1873 by the firm of David Henly & Son. Eventually in 1881
the present firm of David Heuly's Sons, was organized and assumed
the management, tlie co-partners being Messrs. Jacob and Ferdi-
nand Henly. The premises occupied in Philadelphia comprise four
spacious upper floors each being 25x125 feet in area. The manufac-
turing departments are fully supplied with every appliance and
convenience for the systematic conduct of this artistic industry.
Here one bundled and thirty skilled operatives are employed, and
the trade of the house which is steadily increasing, now extends
throughout the entire United States. The firm manufacture exten-
sively all kinds of flowers and faucy feathers. Their goods are
unrivalled for quality, finish, beauty and general excellence and
have no superiorsin this city or elsewhere, while theirprices in all
cases necessarily attract the attention of close and careful buyers.
Messrs. David Henly's Sons promptly fill orders, and guarantee
entire satisfaction to patrons. Both Messrs. Jacob and Ferdinand
Henly are natives of Philadelphia.
RALPH M. KENNEDY, Band Saw Manufacturerand Dealer in
Mill Supplies, Files and Saws of all Kinds. Etc., Southeast
Corner Seventh and Axch Streets. — A reliable and progress-
ive house in Philadelphia engaged in the manufacture of
band saws, ete„ is that of Mr. Ralph M. Kennedy. This business
was established three years ago by Mr. Kennedy, who has since
secured a liberal and permanent patronage in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and Delaware. Mr. Kennedy is a thoroughly practical and
experienced saw manufacturer, fully conversant with every detail
of this useful Industry. His workshops are fully supplied with the
latest improved appliances and machinery known to the trade.
He manufactures all kinds of special saws to order at bottom
prices, and guarantees entire satisfaction to patrons. Mr. Ken-
nedy also ke>-ps constantly in stock patent ground and ten i i
solid tooth circular saws, and also deals in mill supplies, files, etc.
He employs fifteen skilled workmen, and makes a specialty or re-
pairing. Mr. Kennedy was born in Syracuse, N. Y., but has
resided in Philadelphia [or the last twelve years. He is agent for
the famous Gage Tool Company, whose new self-setting bench
planes have no superiors in this or any other market.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPH
BOSWELL & CO. Insurance. No. 311 Walnut Street.— This firm
are widely prominent and popular as local agents and
brokers in fire and life insurance. The business wa.i origin-
ally established in 1557, by Messrs. Boswell & WiH,on, who
were succeeded by Mr. W. L Boswell in 1663, under tlie Run name
of Boswell i Co., and in 1SS4 Mr. W. L. Boswell, Jr., was admitted
to partnership without change in firm style. The firm occupy a
flue suit of offices on the ground floor, and transact a general busi-
ness in fire and life insurance. Their standing in file insurance
circles is best illustrated by the fact that they now represent the
Phoenix Insurance Company, of Hartford, Conu.; the Lancashire
Fire, of England: and the National Fire, of New York ; three of
the strongest and most conservatively managed companies doing
business in the United States. The Phoenix, of Hartford, has a cash
capital of SiOOO.ono, with assets available for fire losses, at its 69th
semi-annual statement made December 31, l&SS, amounting to $5,-
061,247.17. Losses paid since organization of company. *24.0S5, 463.63.
Messrs. Boswell & Co., possess unusual facilities for placing large
liues of insurance on nulls, manufactories, churches, school
houses, business blocks and general merchandise, at reasonable
rates. Their long experience in the business is a guarantee that
they fully understand it, and can offer the very best possible
indemnity that can be furnished by responsible insurance corpora-
tions. The officers and managers of these companies have entire
confidence in their ability and integrity, which fact enables the
firm to secure equal and exact justice to all parties in interest
when a loss occurs, while all classes of desirable risks are placed
with solvent and reliable companies. The Messrs. Boswell are
natives of Philadelphia, and gentlemen of the highest repute and
standing in leading commercial and financial circles. The senior
partner is a director of the Philadelphia Fire Insurance Associa-
tion, and a member of the Tariff Association and the Underwriters'
Association.
WALTER P. WILKIN'S, Wholesale Commission Dealer In
Berries, Fruit and Produce, Northeast Corner Second
and Callowhill Streets. — The best evidence of the impor-
tance of Philadelphia as a point of distribution is fur-
nished by the success attending the career of such representative
and popular commission houses as that of Mr. Walter P. Wilkins,
located at the northeast corner of Second and Callowhill Streets.
This gentleman established himself in business here years ago,
and now operates two large four story buildings, 30x125 feet each,
for the prosecution of his Immense and influential trade. As a
wholesale commission dealer in fruit and produce his is oneof the
oldest, a; well as largest, commission houses in the city, and has
long been closely identified with the commercial growth and pros-
perity of Philadelphia. Mr. Wilkins makes a leading specalty of
handling apples, onions and potatoes in wholesale lots; also for-
eign and domestic fruits and early vegetables of all kinds. The
supplies are received from producers aud shippers in Pennsyl-
vania. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and the south, while the
demands upon the resources of the house are so great that con-
signments are disposed of almost immediately upon their arrival,
and the most favorable opportunities are enjoyed for guarantee-
ing quick sales at the highest prices. Ouly the choicest goods are
carried, the quality ol which is fully assured before they are offered
to purchasers. Returns are promptly mailed and perfect sat-
isfaction is assured in all cases. The house is one, therefore, which
we feel at liberty to recommend to the consideration ot our readers,
as worthy of every trust and confidence. Mr. Wilkins is a native
Philadelphia!!, a prominent member of the Produce Exchange, and
a gentleman of the highest standing in commercial, financial and
trade circles.
CHAS- JONES, Fruit and Produce Commission Merchant, Ber-
ries, Small Fruit and Vegetables a Specialty, No. 148 Dock
Street— The vicinity of Dock Street Wharf and South Dela-
ware Avenue Market always presents a scene of busy activ-
ity. It is here the produce commission men are to be found, that
active class ot businessmen standing between the producer and
dealer who are always well and wide awake and conduct heavy
transactions and ca i efully look after the interests of consignors and
shippers. Among these business men there are none better known
than Mr. Chas. .Tones who has been conspicious in this vicinity over
a quarter of a century and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all
who have dealings with him. To meet the demands of consignors
he occupies a capacious storehouse 25x100 feet in area and is well
provided with facilities for the preservation of poultry, game,
butter, cheese, eggs and farm products, and also fruits, berries and
vegetables which he handles in large quantities when in season.
With this class of products he is thoroughly familiar aud those
sending him consignments may rely upon his sagacity in making
the proceeds fully commensurate with the market prices. Mr.
Jones is widely and popularly known in Southern Jersey and also
in the state of Delaware from which sectiou he is receiving daily
the very choicest products, and dealers will fiud that for quality
and general excellence the goods he handles are unsurpassed.
Mr. Jones, w ho was born in New Jersey and for many years a res-
ident of Beverly, sustains a high reputation in financial and busi-
ness circles and is a gentlemen in whom every confidence can be
placed. Some six months ago he removed to this city and intends
to make it his permauent place ot residence.
SMITH & DREER, Watchmakers and Jewelers, Southeast
Corner of Arch and Tenth Streets.— Messrs. Smith and
Dreer, whose establishment is eligibly located on the South-
east Corner of Arch and Tenth Streets, have been among the
most noted and successful jewelers and opticans in this city for
more than a score of years, and to-day occupy a front rank posi-
tion in their line of trade. The business was founded in I860 by the
senior member of the firm, Mr. Theodore Smith, who, in 1S66,
admitted into partnership Mr. Fred. J. Dreer, Jr , aud the enter-
prise from its inception has been attended by marked aud contin
uous increasing success. The store occupied is spacious, and in
its fittings and appointments is very handsome and attractive.
The stock, which is admirably displayed, comprises a fine assort-
ment of American and European gold aud silver watches for both
ladies and gentlemeu, as well as chains, charms, baugles, brace-
lets, necklaces, plain and fancy rings, studs, scarf, shawl, and
lace pins, diamonds and other precious stones; also fine clocks of
domestic aud foreign manufacture, solid, sterling aud plated
ware, opera glasses, spectacles, eye glasses and other optical
goods, and fancy goods, which are offered at the lowest possible
prices. The firm make a specialty of optical goods, and give par-
ticular attention to adapting spectacles and eye glasses to suit the
sight of patrons. Both partners are accomplished opticans as
well as expert watch-makers and jewelers. In watches the firm
make a specialty or handling the famous Waltham watches, aud
repairs of spectacles, watches and jewelry are carefully and
neatly made, full satisfaction being guaranteed in every instance.
Both Mr. Smith and Mr Dreer. are natives of Philadelphia, and
are known far and wide for their business aptitude and integrity
aud are regarded as useful, estimable citizens, respected by all
who have ever had dealings with them.
S HARVEY THOMAS, Stock Broker, No. 201 Walnut Place.
—The leading stock brokers ot Philadelphia include among
their number Mr. S. Harvey Thomas, who has his offices at
No. 201 Walnut Place. Mr. Thomas is one of the most wide-
ly known and enterprising business men in Philadelphia and is
one ol the most popular in financial circles in the city. He estab-
lished himself in business in 1S62 and early developed a business
of great magnitude among the leading investors and capitalists ot
the state whose confidence in his judicious management has been
retained from the inauguration of the enterprise, having transacted
all business for bis clients both reliably aud satisfactorily. Mr.
Thomas transacts a general stock business and gives special atten-
tion to stock, bonds, and all securities listed by and dealt in at
the Philadelphia and New York Stock Exchanges at the lowest
rates of commission permitted by those organizations. He is con-
nected with the New York Stock Exchange through the Arm of
John H. Jacklin ■£ Co. Mr. Thomas i3 a native of Philadelphia aud
is one of the oldest members of the Stock Exchange being now the
twenty-third member on the roll. He is a trustee of the Stock
Exchange, and Gratuity Fund, and is on the committee of the Stock
Exchange where he is popular as a public spirited citizen who has
always used his best efforts for the progress of the institution and
for his honorable manner of conducting all transactions inti listed
to lus care.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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M
•alsekd & ref.VE.s, Insurance, Xos. 121 and 123 South-
Fourth Street.— The development of the Insurance inter-
ests of Philadelphia have been upon a scale of such mag-
nitude, that the facilities afforded the community by our
leading insurance brokers are of as exceptionally favorable liar
acteras regards both low rates or premium, enormous conibiu ition
of resources, and absolutesecurltyof all risks taken. Inthlsconnec-
tion we desire to make suitable reference to the responsible firm
of Messrs. Malseed X. Reeves, whose ofilces are eligibly located at
Nos. 121 and 123 South Fourth street. This firm established their
business here in 1855, and their office has become a popular medium
with the public tor securing tire, marine ami life insurance policies.
Thej ar.- recognized as among Philadelphia's most active and
enterprising brokers, whose widespread connections include very
many of our leading commercial houses and largest property
owners. They control the insuring of a superior line of busiuess
and residential property In tin's city and vicinity ; also stocks or
merchandise, grain, ships, vessels, steamers, hulls and cargoes,
otT'i mg satisfactory terms and thorough security in all cases. As
representatives of life insurance interests Messrs. Malseed &
Beeves can be relied upon to place before applicants the best form
of policy adapted to their wants, and at proportionately low rates
of premium, in all the great corporations of this and other states.
This firm arealso prepared to promptly negotiate bonds, loans and
commercial paper, and to place all transactions upon a thorough-
ly substantial and satisfactory basis. The co-partners, Messrs.
James P. Malseed and Horace A. Keeves, are both natives of
Philadelphia, and have long retained the confidence aud esteem
of the entire community. Mr. Malseed was in the mercantile
business here for twenty-five years, and is the president of the
Merchants' and Salesmen's Association. Mr. Reeves has been
identified with the insurance business for the past twelve years ;
is a director of the Bookeepers' Beneficial Association, a member
of the tariff association, and combines his experience and ability
to form a firm of commanding influence, eminent popularity and
solid worth.
DESCOVICHiCO.,Ship Brokers. No. 225 Dock Street. —In these
days of the decay of American shipping interests it is a pos-
tive pleasure to direct attention to a firm so actively and
successfully prosecuting a business of such commercial Im-
portanceasthat of Messrs. Deseovich & Co., ship brokers and com-
mission merchants, No. 225 Dock Street. This house was established
U118S0, and by the large business capacity, the intelligence, and un-
mistakable enterprise displayed in its management this firm rapidly
built up a large and prosperous trade, and one which has kept on
steadily growing until to-day it has assumed proportions of great
magnitude. The premises occupied as offices are commodious.and
provided with every convenience for facilitating business. The firm
buy, sell and charter ves-eis, ship freight on commission to all
portions and handle all cargoes consigned to them. Anything
pertaining to the ship brokerage and commission business is given
careful and prompt attention to by the firm, who have the best of
facilities for carrying out all commissions satisfactorily. The
firm make a specialty ol chartering vessels sailing to the Italian
and Mediterranean ports. The principal member of the firm Mr.
Alfred Deseovich. is a native of Italy, and a prominent member of
the Philadelphia Commercial Exchange and of the Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange. He is a man of clear farsight, keen intellgeuce
and unquestionable ability, aud is held in high esteem in commer-
cial circles for the sterling integrity and strict probity that have
ever characterized all his business relations and operations.
THOMAS BROWN, Plumber, Steam and Gas Fitter, No. 1317
Sansom Street. — There is not within the entire range of the
mechanical arts any department or branch or activity in
which such marked and gratifying progress has been made
within recent years as in plumbing, gas and steam fitting, and
general sanitary work. The advance made iu this direction of
late has been one of the features of the times, while sanitary
plumbing, sewerage and ventilation are now conducted upon
exact scientific principles by those skilled in sanitary science and
its application to the suppression of sewer gases and vitiated
odors. One of the best known aud most successful exponents of
this Industry in Philadelphia is Mi Thomas Brown, of No. 1317
S msom Street, porty years ago this gentleman became a member
of the firm of Wright, Hunter & Brown, from which he retired in
1AW and established hi- present business. He has since that datu
become deservedly prominent iu his business, superintending all
the plumbing work for the public buildings iu the city, and exec-ut-
illg large aud important contracts for the Keystone National
Bank, the Post Office, the Convalescent Home lor Children, the
Presbyterian II • Annex, the Masonic Temple, aud other build-
ings in this city and throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Delaware. A corps of eighteen skilled workmen contribute to the
satisfactory operations of the house, and all work receives the
close personal supervision of the proprietor. A large and com-
plete stock of plumbers' supplies is constantly carried at his spa-
cious warerooms, including fittings and pipe, sheet lead. sew,-r
traps, sinks, water closets ami sanitary devices of all kinds.
Orders and commissions are filled with the utmost promptness and
dispatch, and prices are placed at the lowest point of moderation.
Mr. Brown is a prominent master plumber of this city, and is
honored and esteemed iu leading commercial circles as a useful
aud public-spirited citizen and foremost of his trade in this sec-
tion of the country.
WM. N. .1 A QUE IT, Carpenter and Builder. No. 721 Jayne
Street.— No tradesman has striven with greater zeal for
more than a score of years to bring to the front that
branch of industry iu which he labors than Mr. William-
N. Jaquett, and he lias been rewarded for his enterprise, for to-day
he occupies a leading position as a carpenter and builder. He was
born iu Chester County, this state, and for thirty the years has
been a resident iu the city and identified with the building trade.
InlS'j'he started business on his own account, and hasdevelo] >
business connection of considerable magnitude. He has been located
iu his present premises at No. 721 .Jayne Street lor the past six
years. He is provided with every mechanical appliance essential
to the successful conduct ot the business, employing a competent
force of skilled bands, and in the busy season a larger number is
engaged. The operations of the concern consist of erecting build-
ings of all kinds by contract or otherwise, the alteration of stores,
dwellings, etc., and of the execution of all kinds of jobbing work ;
and Mr. Jaquett is prepared with all facilities to perform mason
aud wood work of all kinds, as well as painting, plumbing, etc.
Plans are drawn and estimates made when desired. All kinds of
house repairs and general jobbing are executed and superinten-
ded in a straightforward business manner. Mr. Jaquett, who is
one of the most skilled and experienced carpenters and builders in
the city, is spoken of in the hignest terms by all who have had
business dealings with him, and he is generally regarded asamost
estimable private citizen.
A BARTON SLOAT, Real Estate and Mortgage Broker, No.
219 South Sixth Street.— Mr. Sloat established himself In
t this business thirteen years ago. he hasdevelopedasupe-
rior connection and a fine trade, including among hi3
customers many of our leading capitalists and investors. Mr.
Sloat is highly popular as a negotiator of loans on bond or mortgage,
or collateral security ; and as a dealer in real estate has achiei ed
a high reputation. He buys, sells, exchanges, leases and lets all
kinds or properties in town and country, and his advice is eagerly
sought by iutending investors, who have come to appreciate the
excelleut judgment he displays iu his line of business. Mr. Sloat
gives special attention to the management of estates, keeps pro-
perty economically in repair and in the highest state of productive-
ness, secures responsible tenants, and collects rents punctually.
He has at all times on his books full descriptions of city and subur-
ban properties for sale that are deserving the inspection of capi
talists seeking desirable and profitable investments. His lists of
stores, factories, work shops and dwellings, to let, are tin
complete of any in the city, and whether it be to buy. sell or hire
property the public will find a consultation with Mr. Sloat attended
with advantages to themselves. He has made a close study of the
law of real estate, and is always to be found at the post of duty
aud attentive to the interests of his clients. Mr. Sloat was born
in York County, this state, and during his many years' residi i ee
in Philadelphia has won the confidence of all who know him foi Irs
honorable aud straightforward methods.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
M MURPHY, Law Bookseller and Publisher, No. 715 Sansom
Street.— The foundation o! the business of tUis house
M was laid in 1880 by the present proprietor, and under his
skilful direction the business has grown in extent and
reputation until it stands well in the front rank of all the houses
in this line in the city. The premises utilized for the business are
commodious, and appropriately fitted up. Mr. Murphy makes a
specialty of publishing and handling only the newest law books,
and the books sent out from this house are noted for their accu-
racy, and the strength and neatness of their bindings. First-class
work and fair prices and liberal, straight-forward dealing form
the characteristics of the business methods of this prosperous and
flourishing establishment, and the extensive and influential trade
which has been built up makes it clear the facilities of the house
and the policy o[ its management have met with the approval of
the trade and the legal fraternity. The trade is of both a wholesale
and retail character and extends to all parts of the country.
Orders by mail, telegraph, or otherwise, are given prompt and care-
ful attention. Mr. Murphy is a native of Ireland, and is one of the
prominent business men of Philadelphia.
GT. EICHMANN, Merchant Tailor, No. 506 Arch Street.— Mr. G.
T. Eichmann, is entitled to tank as one of the most talent-
M ed exponents of the art of tailoring, and has acquired a
widespread reputation for the perfection incident to the
cut. tit. and finish of all garments leaving his establishment. His
practical experience In his vocation began in 1860, and thus extends
over a quarter of a century. Ten yearsagohe began business inde-
pendently, and has. by untiring exertions to please, acquired a large
and strictly tirst-class patrouage from leading residents of this
city and its vicinity. The fine, commodious store occupied has di-
mensions of 20x50 feet, is fitted up in the most tasteful o£ styles,
presents an attractive appearance, and is always kept in the neat-
est of order. The large, splendid stock carried embraces cloths of
both foreign and domestic manufacture, comprising all the latest
and most stylish patterns, and from which the hardest taste to
please may make a suitable selection. Mr. Eichmann, by a careful
itndy of the wants of his customers knows exactly how to meet
them with the most stylish and fashionable goods, excellent work-
manship, and perfectly fitting clothing, and to those who require
a high grade of custom clothing, his establishment is especially
recommended. A native of this city Mr. Eichmann has long been
favorably known to the public, is a gentleman of genial character,
and has a host of friends by whom be is held in popular esteem.
L\V. HULSTEYN & CO., Mechanical Experts, No. 221 North
Second Street.— One of the most successful among the
t distinguished manufacturers of trusses, appliances for de-
formities and surgical elastic hosiery in this city is un-
questionably L. W. Hulsteyn i Co. The general management of
the business is under the control of Prof. Hulsteyn who is a native
of the Netherlands and a regular graduate of the University at
Utrecht. He has had sixteen years' experience as a mechanical
expert, devising and manufacturing appliances tor deformities,
and achieved a wide celebriety since he came to this city for his
skill and ability in this direction. The specialties for which this
establishment has become widely known are trusses, braces, elastic
stockings, supporters, suspensories, abdominal belts and surgical
e! istic hosiery generally, and all the various appliances for defor-
mities. A lull and general stock is always kept on sale, and par-
ticular attention is given to special ordered work. Prof. Hulsteyn
is very successful in fitting the various appliances made and sold
at his establishment. The premises are 20x60 feet in size nod
neatly fitted up, the reception room being particularly handsome
and elegant in its arrangement and furnishings.
CHARLES SCHROEDER, Letter and Ornamental Engraver,
No. 70s Market Street. — This enterprise was inaugurated in
1865, and during its history of twenty -four years has been
accorded a most liberal and substantial patronage. For the
past seventeen years the business has been located ;it its present
address, and the premises utilized are admirably adapted for the
purposes to which they are devoted. They are equipped with the
finest tools and latest improved engraving appliances, and engrav-
ing in all its branches is executed in the most superior and expe-
ditious manner. Crests, monograms, inscriptions, etc., a re taste-
fully engraved on watches, silverware, jewelry, albums, brass band
instruments, fancy metal articles, and metal goods of all kinds.
The house is noted for the originality of its designs, and for the
beauty and uniform excellence of all the work executed here.
Every detail and feature of the business receives the close per-
sonal supervision of Mr. Schroeder, who is a practical and skillful
workman, with thirty odd years" experience in the exercise of his
art. Mr. Schroeder is a native and life-long resident of the city.
He is a popular and active member of the Philadelphia Rifle
Club, and of the Turners' Society, and is a director of the Second
Girard and Lessing Building Associations, with which he has been
identified for the past nine years.
HS. LESHER, Wholesale Commission Merchant, Butter,
Eggs, Poultry, Etc., No. 6 South Water Street.— In refer-
ring to the produce commission business the sound and
prosperous house of Mr. H. S. Lesher, located at No. 6
South Water Street, must be regarded as one of the most reliable
in the trade, as it bears a reputation excelled by none of its con-
temporaries. Mr. Lesher established his enterprise ten years ago,
on the same busy thoroughfare on which he is now located, and he
has been in his present quarters for three years. Since the incep-
tion of the business a large, most desirable trade has been devel-
oped, and first-class connections with producers formed. The
spacious store occupied is excellently appointed, a staff of clerks
is employed, and every facility is possessed for the manipulation of
business. Consignments are solicited and are being constantly
received from the south and the west, and a large stock of
butter, eggs, poultry, cheese, dried fruits and general farm pro-
ducts is carried on hand to meet the active trade supplied. Goods do
not long remain in filestore, as the orders are generally quite equal
to the supply. A native of Lancaster, Pa., Mr. Lesher has lived in
this city for fifteen years, is an active member of the Produce Ex-
change, and it is with pleasure that we commend his house to the
trade, with confidence that business relations entered into with it
will prove pleasant, profitable and permanent to all concerned.
HALLS' OLD ESTABLISHED DRY GOODS STORE, No. 26
South Second Street.— This is one of the oldest concerns of
the kind in the city, the business having originally been
founded in 1948 by Mr. Edward Hall, the firm later becom-
ing Hall & Brother, and still later Mr, Lewis S. Hall became the
sole proprietor. Two years ago Mr. Frank W. Hall was admitted
to partnership, and the enterprise has since been conducted under
their joint control. The success of the house has been of the most
pronounced and substantial character. The premises occupied
comprise a building having four floors, 25x125 feet in dimensions,
and equipped throughout in the most tasteful and convenient style.
The heavy stock carried embraces a full and complete assortment
of foreign and domestic dry and fancy goods, silks, satins, velvets,
notions, bedding, and ladies' and gentlemen's furnishings of every
description. A staff of twenty-five hands are employed, and cus-
tomers are invariably waited upon courteously. The Messrs. Hall
are natives of Philadelphia, are enterprising and progressive mer-
chants.
CHARLES STEWART, Bricklayer and Contracter, No. 39
North Seventh Street.— This business was founded in 1868 by
Mr. H. M. Strode, and in 1S76 Mr. Stewart succeeded to the
ownership. The patronage that, has been acquired is large
and steadily increasing, while the house has gained a superior repu-
tation for the thoroughness with which all contracts have been per-
formed. The exteut of the business demands the employment of
from twenty to fifty workmen, and the complete facilities are pos-
sessed for the expeditious carrying through of all work under-
taken. Mr. Stewart is prepared to enter into contracts for the
laying of sidewalks, the building reel and tile ovens, and brick
work of all kinds, estimates are furnished, the most favorable
terms are quoted, and satisfactory services are guaranteed in
every instance. A native of Canada, Mr. Stewart has resided in
Philadelphia tor the past twenty-five years, and he is widely and
favorably known throughout the city. Hegives his strict attention
to business, and is upright and honorable in all his transactions
and is well liked by all who know him,
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JOHN LETCHWOKTH, Glassware, No. 120 Commerce Street.—
A long established and noteworthy Philadelphia glassware
house, is the widely and favorably known concern of John
Letchworth, whose business connection extends to all ends
of the earth wherever civilization is sufficiently advanced tu need
the goods li iiidled. The house was founded in the year 1858 by tin-
fir i n of Hartell & Letchworth, and under this style it was con-
ducted up to 1880, wheu owing to the death of Mr. Hartell, the
business passed into sole control of the gentleman wlio.se name
heads tins sketch, and under whose efficient management it has
since been continued with uninterrupted prosperity. During the
entire period of thirty-one years that this concern has been in
existence, its history has been au unbroken record of progress,
while no change has occurred in the style or personnel, save the
one occasioned by the decease of the member referred to. Mr.
Letchwoith Is manufacturers' agent for imported and domestic
glassware and general dealer in fruit Jars and kindred articles
(for which he controls twenty-two patents). The salesroom occu-
pies a spacious and Bnelj appointed si ond Hoot, and a vast and
varied assortment is constantly carried in stock, comprising gen-
eral glassware, druggists' supplies, hotel, bar and table ware,
fruit and jelly jars in great variety, etc., etc., while several com-
petent salesmen are in attendance, with an experienced represen-
tative also on the road; and the trade of the house, which is of a
wholesale nature exclusively— shipping in cat lots to the west— is
at once large and flourishing, extending all over the United States,
• Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe and virtually throughout
the world. Mr. Letehworth, is a gentleman in the full prime
of life, active and energetic, and is a man of wide experience, and
tnoroughly conversant with the wants of the trade.
DANIEL A. OUTEKRRIPGE, Produce Dealer, No. *3 Delaware
Ave. Market.— In the produce business in the Delaware Ave-
nue .Market there are many old established well known busi-
ness men whose extensive operations and high character
and standing have given them considerable prominence. Promi-
nent among the number thus referred to is Mr. Daniel A. Outer-
bridge, who has been located in the market over a quarter of a
century and has built up a trade and established connections of
the most substantial kind. He is a New Yorker by birth and
about fifty-four years of age. He has lived in Philadelphia since
early youth and has become thoroughly identified with the city
and its affairs. He is one of the best known dealers and commis-
sion merchants in the vicinity of Spruce and Pock Streets, and
controls a large business and is well provided with facilities for
storing consignments and for general business purposes, and can
offer the best inducements to dealers and the trade in eggs, but-
ter and fruits and vegetables, potatoes, apples and farm and gar-
den products which are being constantly received from the differ-
ent counties of this and adjoining states. Mr. Outerbridge brings
to hear upon bis business an unusual degree of discernment, lib-
erality and integrity and is fully entitled to the general estima-
tion in which he is held. He is very popular and a well known
member of the A. O. U. W.
HENRY DANIELS & BRO., Book-Binders and Paper Rulers,
Nos 621 and 623 Commerce Street.— The establishment of
Messrs. Henry Daniels & P.ro., was established In 1881. It
was conducted by gentlemen of large practical expel Ience
and thorough business ability, and has achieved a reputation and
acquired a trade that places it by common consent in the front
rank of enterprise, popularity and success. The business prem-
ises are spacious in size, the outfit of machinery and appliances is
the best that experience could suggest or money supply, and the
preparation is complete for work of a high and finished order of
excellence. Prompt and skillful attention is given to both book-
binding, blank-book manufacturing and paper ruling; also, to
perforating and numbering. The resources possessed are such that
orders of the greatest magnitude and importance are executed
with dispatch and in the most artistic and satisfactory style.
Enjoying every modern facility for insuring rapid and perfect
accomplishment of all work, employing only the best of skilled
labor, and giving every detail of the business the benefit of their
ripe experience and sound judgment, the Messrs. Daniels are in a
position to conduct all operations under the most favorable con-
ditions forsuccess. a force of twenty assistants contribute to th«
successful operations of the house, aud the patronage is large and
Influential In the city and v Icinlty. The co-partners, Messrs. Henry
and William .). Daniels, are native Pit . lelpli ins, and have * • • n
connected with this industry since ISfiA, and are faithful and con-
scientious in the discharge of their obligations to their patrons.
C A. SMITH & CO., Wholesale Jobbers In Cigars, and Manu-
factured Tobacco, No. 13'J Market Street.— Nearly thirty
odd years of uniform prosperity marks the history of the
well known establishment conducted by C. A. Smith < i
jobbers of cigars aud manufactured tobacco, No. 13!) Market
Street. It is one of the leading headquarters for smoke
plies in this part of the city, and has a large, active and i
trade, the business of the firm, which is of a wholesale nature
entirely, extending throughout the city and state and adji Inlng
sections of New Jersey and Delaware. This popular and prosper-
ous concern was originally established in i860 by Heissel& Mar-
shall, who were succeeded by Baker & Barker, who were in turn
succeeded by B. C. Barker, by whom the business was conducted
until about six years ago, when the present Arm assumed control
and have since continued it with uninterrupted success. The
premises occupied are commodious, ample and neatly appointed,
and a heavy, first-class stock is always carried on hand, compris-
ing tine and medium grades of imported and domestic cigars, all
the favorite brands of cigarettes, smoking and chewing tobaccos
of every description, snuff, pipes and smokers' articles in great
variety, while two traveling salesmen are kept regularly on the
road. The firm is composed of Messrs. Charles a. .Smith and
George T. Browning, both young men of energy and reliability.
CHAS. A. STTJKTEVANT, General Machinist, Nos. 624 and ti2i5
Filbert Street.— Mr. Chas. A. Sturtevaut, the well known
practical machinist, established himself in busiu. ., as
a general machinist in July, 1886, at No. 11 and 16 South
Seventh Street, removing to his present location in May, 1888.
Here he occupies spacious and commodious quarters, fully
equipped with new and improved machinery operated by steam
power, and gives constant employment to a large force of
skilled and expert workmen. He is prepared to do Jobbing,
repairing and all kinds of machine work in the promptest
and most skillful manner, and supplies the trade in this city and
vicinity with parts of presses, paper trimming knives, shafting,
hangers, pulleys, cones, dies, and punches, and kindred specialties,
all of a character for reliability, utility and gpneral excellence
which command universal attention aud general patronage. They
have no superiors in this or any other market, while the pi ices
which prevail for all work here executed are as low as thuse of any-
other first-class house in the trade. Estimates are cheerfully furn-
ished for all kinds of machine work, and orders by telephone, or
otherwise, receive the prompt personal attention of the proprietor.
Mr. Sturtevant is a Massachusetts man by birth and training, and
a machinist and manufacturer of marked enterprise aud ability,
whose success has been honestly won.
CHAS. J. BRATJN, Manufacturer of Leather, No. 321 North
Third Street.— Engaged in the manufacture of leather this
city contains a number of noteworthy concerns, aud among
these may be mentioned the widely known establishment
of Chas. J. Braun, whose productions are in steady and growing
demand in the trade throughout the United States, owing to the
general excellence of the same. Mr. Braun, who is a gentl
of middle age, and a native of Germany, ha; lived in Philadelphia
over twenty-two years. He is a practical currier and tanner
himself of twenty-seven years' experience, and has a thorough
knowledge of the business in all its branches. He started in busi-
ness on his own account in 1ST5, moving to the pres. ;
dious quarters ten years ago, and from the first his efforts have
been attended with uniform success. The premises occupied com-
prise the whole of a three-story and. basement structure, with
ample and complete facilities, while an efficient force of help is
employed. The productions include a superior grade of calfskins,
kips, welt and buff, wax upper and splits, and all orders forth--,
trade are promptly and reliably attended to, Mr. Braun devoting
personal attention to every detail of the business
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
WL. HEADLY &CO.,ManuIacturersofFineGoldJewelry,'
and Diamond .Setters, Nos. 734 and 736Sansom Street.
—For originality and beauty o£ designing and exqui-
site productions in fine gold jewelry, or for thoroughly
expert workmanship in diamond mounting, there are but few, if
any, engaged in the line indicated in this city sustaining a better
reputation than W. L. Headly & Co., manufacturing jewelers and
diamond setters, of No. 734 anil 736 Sansom Street. They certainly
take rank among the leading exponents of this branch of art in
Philadelphia, and receive a large, permanent patronage from the
trade throughout Philadelphia and Ihe states adjoining. This
well known firm (who are successors to Henry Smith, who con-
ducted the business for some few years before) was established in
1SS7, and soon won its way to favor and recognition, owing to the
unequivocal excellence of the work turned out. The firm, who are
patentees and manufacturers of an ingenious and meritorious
patent sleeve button, manufacture a general line of fine gold jew-
elry, and give special attention to diamond setting, employing
eight to ten experienced workmen. They occupy compact and
ample quarters as office and shop and keep ou hand always a
superb assortment, which embrace diamonds and other precious
stones; novelties in diamond rings and pins; brooches, bracelets,
chains, charms, lockets, sleeve buttons, shirt studs, etc.. orders for
the trade receiving immediate attention, while all work executed
here is warranted first class. Mr. Headly, who is the sole member
(the '-Co." being nominal), is a comparatively young man, aud a
native of Pittsburgh. He is a practical man of many years exper-
ience, master of his business in all its branches.
'M. SEACHER, Practical Map Engraver, No. 27 South
Sixth Street.— The house of Mr. Wm. Bracher, the well
known map engraver, presents a striking example of
the fact that Philadelphia excels in the more useful
arts. This gentleman is entitled to more than ordinary considera-
tion in this review. The business was established in 1833, by
Worley & Bracher, who were succeeded by the present proprietor
in 1SS0. The latter has been closely identified with map engraving
and lithographing for the past forty years, and brings to bear upon
every department of his busiuess the widest range of practical
experience and a thorough knowledge of the wants and. require-
ments of the trade. He is supplied with a complete outfit of the
tools and devices peculiar to his calling, and a large number of
skilled engravers are at work on stone and in the various other
branches of map engraving. The finest work is executed In every
department, the closest expert supervision is exercised over every
process employed, and the most admirable effects are produced.
In material, workmanship, finish and the application of late and
correct principles, the productions of this house are equal to, if
not in advance of, any now in use. The trade is supplied at the
shortest possible notice, and an influential and growing demand is
ministered to throughout all the middle and western states. The
facilities possessed for rapid and perfect production warrant the
offering of exceptional inducements in prices. Mr. Bracher is a
native of Germany, a resident of this city for full forty years, and
eminently respected as an expert and accomplished master of his
art.
J STARK. Photographer, No. 1320 Chestnut Street.— There is
perhaps, no branch of industry, science or art in which
such notable progress has been made of late years as pho-
tography. Considering that the process of retaining nega-
tive impressions by chemical properties on sensitive plates is but
tittle over half a century old, the perfection attained in picture
making is truly marvelous. In this connection, it may be here
remarked that Philadelphia has some exceptionally skilful photo-
artists, and among those referred to can be mentioned the name of
J. Starr, of No. 1320 Chestnut Street, who sustains a high reputation
for fine work, and for promptness and reliability— none better in
this section of the city. Mr. Starr, who is a gentleman in the prime
of life and a native of New Jersey, residing at Darby, Pa., is a
practical and expert photographer, of twenty years experience in
li is profession, and is a thorough master of the art in all its branches.
He succeeded the " Eureka Co.," (who opened this popular gallery
about ten years agni in September, 18S6, and has built up a large
and fiattering patronage. The premises here occupied are com-
modious, tastefully appointed and well equipped in every respect,
all the latest improved appliances and appurtenances being in ser-
vice, while some half a dozen competent assistants are employed.
Photography in all its branches is executed in th-e highest style of
the art at very reasonable prices; fine portraits being a leading
specialty, while photos are finished in oil, crayon, pastel or India
ink, likewise, in the most superior manner and satisfaction guar-
anteed in every instance: the pictures leaving this well known
studio being A No. 1 in every feature, alike as to beauty of style,
fidelity, shading and finish.
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"ORSE & COMPTON, Woolens, Northwest Corner Sixth and
Market Streets.— The house of Messrs. Morse & Coiiipton.
is a leader in supplying the trade throughout Pennsylva-
nia, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, New York and
West Virginia with fine woolens. The firm established their busi-
ness originally at Wilkesbarre, Pa., in 1SS6, removing to this city
in January, 1889. Tliey hold a prominent position in trade circles
as selling agents A Franklin's Mills, Plymouth, Mass., and of
Huddersfield Worsted Mills, England, and carry at all times a full
and complete sto'.'v of the productions of these celebrated manu-
factories. The remarkable qualities of the Huddersfield worsteds
for compactness of the fabric, smoothness of finish, and freshness
of appearance even after months of constant wear, are acknow-
ledged by the trade generally : while the shortness of the nap, ele-
gance and durability of the Franklin woolens axe universally ad-
mired. These characteristics of the goods handled by this firm
make the demand for them practically universal, and the trade is
supplied at the shortest notice in quantities to suit, and at terms
audprices which precludesuccessfulcompetition,and nothing is al-
lowed to be sent to customers that is not superior and reliable in
all respects. The individual members of the firm are Messrs. W.
L. Morse and F. S. Compton, both experienced in catering to the
demands of this class of trade.
BRISCOE & STACKHOTJSE, Importers and 'Wholesale Dealers
in Proprietary Medicines, Pharmaceutical Preparations,
Etc., No. 532 Arch Street.— This extensive business was es-
tablished in 1853 by Johnston, Holloway <£ Cowden, who
were succeeded by Johnston, Holloway & Co. Eventually Decem-
ber 1st, 18S8, the present firm was organized and assumed the man-
agement, the co-partners being Messrs. S. B. Briscoe and John
Stackhouse. Mr. Stackhouse previously for^sixteen years had been
engaged with the old firm of Johnston, Holloway & Co., as their
head salesman. The premises occupied comprise three spacious
Boors, each being 25x100 feet in dimensions, fully equipped with
every appliance and convenience for the accommodation of the
well selected and valuable stock. Messrs. Briscoe & Stackhouse
handle all the standard proprietary medicines known in the
world, also all kinds of phamaceutical preparations and druggists'
sundries. They deal only In the most reliable goods, and quote
prices very difficult to he duplicated elsewhere. All orders are
promptly and carefully filled, and the trade of the house, which is
strictly wholesale, now extends throughout the entire United
States and Canada.
EA. TARNALL, Manufacturer and Importer of Surgical and
Orthopedical Instruments, Etc., No. 1020 Walnut Street.—
This gentleman is an extensive manufacturer, importer
and dealer in surgical and orthopedical instruments of
every description. The business is old-established, having been
founded in 1537, by Mr. P. Madaria, the present proprietor succeed-
ing to the control in 1852. Mr. Yarnall is the agent in Philadel-
phia for the Waite and Bartlett Manufacturing Company, of New
York City, who make all kinds of electrical batteries, machines,
etc., used in the medical profession. His stock is complete and
comprehensive in every respect, embracing a full line of trusses,
shoulder braces, abdominal supporters, elastic stockings, band-
ages, knee caps, belts and suspensories of every description, and
many articles of especial merit for every kind of deformity. The
trade and medical profession are supplied to the full extent of
their wants not only throughout the United States, but also In
Mexico, the West Indies and South America, and inducements are
offered to customers as regards both goods and prices which can-
not readily be duplicated elsewhere.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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GEO. K. DILKES&CO., Forwarding Agents, No. 305 Walnut
Street.— The principal feature in the remarkable develop-
ment of the United States and that which is to continue Us
advances Into the wonderful possibilities of the future, is
the railroad. Initiated in 1830, the beginning of the following
year found the whole railroad .system barely aggregating twenty-
three miles. To day there are more than 100,000 mil s of railroad,
and still the great railway network Is being pushed into Dew terri-
tories, so that ft is impossible to determine when ami where this
system -vv ill culminate. The most extensive progress in railroad
construction during the past few years has been in the south. The
great establishments of Pennsylvania are constantly furnishing
the various operations in that section with large quantities of steel
rails, locomotives, passenger and freight cms and all kinds of rail-
way equipment. A most important factor is the speedy transpor-
tation of this material from the point of manufacture to destina-
tion, at minimum cost to the purchasers. Philadelphia being in
the heart of these industries with her coastwise vessel facilities
furnishes an excellent channel for this. Through the enterprise
of Messrs. Geo. R. Dilkes & Co., the well known forwarding agents,
whose headquarters are at No. 305 Walnut Street, the most of this
business is sent via. this port. Their thorough knowledge of the
many details connected with this branch of transportation and
their railroad connections north and south enable them to furnish
a prompt and reliable means of moving these large shipments at
the lowest possible cost. Mr. Geo. R. Dilkes, the head of this firm,
is a Philadelphia^ by birth and a young and energetic business
man whose close attention to the wants of his customers has made
him many friends amongst southern railroadmen and amongst cap-
italists in the north who are pushing the large railroad enterprises
in that rapidly growing section
ED. COOK & CO., Dealers in Engineers' Supplies and Oils,
No. -16 Water Street.— The growing demand for an
improved grade of mineral, animal and seed oils and kin-
dred lubricating products so noticeable of late years has,
in the nature of things, resulted in placing upon the market a
very superior article of the kind indicated. And in connection
with these remarks, it may be here observed that some of our
Philadelphia oil dealers and manufacturers have been signally
successful in their efforts in this direction, among the others E. D.
Cook & Co., No. 46 North Water Street, whose productions are in
extensive and increasing demand in the trade, owing to tiieir pos-
itive excellence. He manufactures a very superior quality of cyl-
inder engine and wool oils, and is a general dealer likewise in all
kinds of mineral, animal and seed oils, making a leading specialty
of machinery oils, and his business, which is large and active,
extends throughout Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Delaware,
Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio. Mr. Cook, who is a
man in the prime of life, active, energetic and experienced in this
line, was born in New York state, but has resided in this city since
1870. Mr. Cook is a man who is deserving of the success he has
attained, not only on account of his business reliability and super-
ior quality of his goods, but for his long service in the Union army
and his numerous and honorable wounds received in the defense
of his country. He occupies a high office in the G. A. R., and is
held in high esteem by all who know him. The quarters here are
ample and commodious, and a large stock is always kept on hand,
while all orders for the trade receive immediate attention.
CLARENCE A. HART & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of
Military Equipments, Society Goods, Regalia, Etc., No.
133 North Third Street.— The oldest and largest establish-
ment in this city engaged in the importation and manufac-
ture of military equipments, society goods and regalia, is that of
Clarence A. Hart & Co. This house was founded in 1S3S. by Mr.
Win. J. Mfntzer. the present firm succeeding to the control in 1870.
The building occupied for manufacturing and sales purposes eon-
tains four floors and a basement, 2'ixl25 feet in dimensions, and
unequalled facilities are afforded for conducting all branches of
the enterprise under the most favorable auspices and upon the
broadest scale. The manufacturing department is fully equipped
with all the requisite appliances and devices for turning out first-
class work, while steady employment i< given to from twenty-five
to fifty expert hands. This house is prepared to lit out whole
companies and icieti > with equipments and regalia at the
est possible notice, and to furnish silk and hunting flags and ban-
ners, and all kinds of society badges for such organizations as the
G. A R., the Knights Templar, the F.and A.M., the 1 on.F..
the K. of P., the K. of H., the \0. of F.,tlie I. O. G. T.,the 3. O. T.,
the A. O. H., and others, for both funeral, festival, picnic, conven-
tion, parade, ball or exhibition occasions. None but the best
materials are used, ami the work is of the highest artistic merit,
while the designs are the very latest, most unique and attractive.
College, academic, athletic and military organizations In any part
of the country are furnished with designs, on application, from
which to make selections, and orders are received from all sec-
tions of the United States.
SAM'L. G. MACINTOSH, Leather and Shoe Goods and Manu-
facturer of Uppers, No. 103 North Fourth Street.— A leading
headquarters for all kinds of finished leather and shoe goods
in this city is the establishment of Mr. Samuel G.Macintosh.
He is also prominent as an extensive manufacturer or uppers, and
has been established in the business here since 1884. The premises
occupied for manufacturing and trade purposes are spacfous in
size. The general arraugement is systematic and convenient, and
every facility is provided for the advantageous prosecution of the
business. Manufacturers and the trade will always find here the
most reliable supplies, and contracts for cutting out and manufac-
turing the uppers are promptly and satisfactorily fulfilled in all
cases. By his enterprising efforts, and square dealing, Mr. Macin-
tosh has built up a large and lucrative business in all parts of
Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. He bids fair to retain
in the future the position he has worked so industriously to reach
at the head of the leather trade of this busy metropolis. Orders
are filled with the utmost promptness, and inducements are offer-
ed in reliability of goods and liberality of terms and prices which
are rarely met with elsewhere. Mr. Macintosh is a native Phil8-
delphian. with an experience of fifteen years in his line.
PAYNE G. GREEN, Carpetings, Oil Cloths, Etc., No. 821 Arch
Street.— In referring to the retail carpet trade of this city
the house of Mr. Payne O. Green must be regarded as hold-
ing a position of weight and influence in this line, both on
account of its lengthy existence and its extensive operations. The
business was originally founded in 1817 by Mr. Evan Green. In
1871 he was succeeded by Mrs. M. S. Green, and in 1876 the present
proprietor succeeded to the control, and has since conducted the
business with steadily augmenting prosperity. The establishment
is very desirably located at No. 821 Arch Street, the spacious
premises occupied consisting of a store having a frontage of twen-
ty-four feet, and a depth of two hundred feet, thus affording the
most ample space for the display of goods, and giving customers
the best of facilities for examining the same. The extensive stock
carried embraces a splendid assortment of carpets of every kind
and grade, from the finest brussels, velvets and plushes down to
the varieties, and also a comprehensive display of mattings, rugs,
druggets, oil cloths, etc. The assortment is always kept up to the
highest standard. Mr. Green is a native of Lancaster County, this
state, and has been a resident of Philadelphia for over thirty
years.
STEWART CULIN, Broker in Syrups and Molasses, No. 127
South Front Street.— Among those contributing most exten-
sively to the general sum of commercial activity in the line
indicated in this city can be named Stewart Culin^ who ranks
among the leading and most responsible syrup and molasses
brokers in Philadelphia. This business was originally established
in 1850 by John Culin (deceased), who conducted the same up to
1879, when owing to his death which occurred at this period, liis
son and successor, th-> gentleman whose name heads the sketch,
xssumed control. He handles both raw and refined syrups and
molasses, selling for producers and Importers to refineries and
dealers, and has a large, active trade, his transactions extending
throughout the city, state, and surrounding- states, and also to
New York. Mr. Culin is a gentleman in the prime of life and a
Philadelphia!! by birth, well and favorably known In commercial
circles ami in private life, and is a member of the Grocers' and
Importers 1 Exchange.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
JOHN H. KENNEDY, Furniture Painter and Decorator, No.
119>< North Secund Street.— Mr. John H. Kennedy is popular
and widely known as an expert furniture painter and decor-
ator. His experience has been a long and valuable one in
this special business and he is perfectly familiar with all its de-
tails and carried it on for a period of four years in Baltimore, and
aftei wards for three years was with the Cook Furniture Company
of this city. He commenced operations on his own account last
year and is meeting with a success as pronounced as it is deserved.
As a furniture painter and hardwood polisher and finisher and
decorator, he is unexcelled, all his work being characterized by a
neatness and elegance only attained by those who are master of
the art. He occupies spacious premises 20x125 feet in area, and is
well equipped and prepared to take contracts for finishing furni-
ture of every description in any shade or color desired, by the
single piece or in any quantity and attends to hardwood fin-
ishing and polishing and furniture estimates. He makes a
specialty of parlor, bedroom and household furniture and cabinet
tvare, doing the work on the premises and will send competent,
practical workmen to any part of the city. Mr. Kennedy is the
discoverer of the celebrated Kennedy's furniture polish, which is
widely known as the best in the world for all finished surfaces.
4r. Kennedy who was born in Virginia is a straightforward busi-
Vss man. reliable and responsible.
DANIEL F. GILLIN, Printer. No. 717 Sansom Street.— The
house which Mr. Daniel F. Gillin is now conducting as
owner and proprietor, he has been connected with from
the date of its foundation in 1866. It was established by
Gillin, MacGuigan & Griffin and subsequently continued by
Gillin & MacGuigan for a time and then by Gillin, MaeGuigan &
White. It again came under the control of Gillen & MacGuigan,
and since 1>7B has been carried on by Mr. Gillin who lias enlarged
the facilities and materially added to the importance of the house.
The premises occupied are commodious in area and fitted up with
the very best and latest improved presses and every facility for
executing printing in all branches. Only thorough skilled compe-
tent workmen are employed. Besides general job and book and
pamphlet and newspaper work, Mr. Gillin gives particular atten-
tion to fine commercial work and fine high class printing gener-
ally. He is the publisher of the Guardian Angel, a widely circu-
lated religious weekly paper for young people. He is a native
Phitadelohian.
CHAS. H. HARTLEY & SON, Practical Electro Goldand Silver
Platers, No. 7^1 Sansom Street.— This house isoneof the best
known in this vicinity and was established In 1876 by Medder
& Hartley who conducted it until 18S1, when Mr. Hartley
started individually in business and admitted his son, Mr. J. W.
Hartley, to an interest last year. Many improvements have been
made and the premises are fully equipped. Both members of the
firm are thorough masters of the art in all its brandies and are
well equipped for executing work in the very best manner. The
dimensions of the premises are 25x75 feet and all the necessary
appurtenances including electric appliances are provided and a
number of expert hands are regularly employed. The firm make
a special business of electro gold and silver plating for the trade
and also replating and gilding on all kinds of metal and repl ating
old ware and gilding watches and jewelry which is done in the
very highest style of the art. Both members of the firm are well
known. Mr. Chas. H. Hartley was a soldier during the war and
served gallantly for three years at the front. He is a member of
the Veteran Legion and the G. A. K.
CHAS. H. STOY. Shipper and Wholesale Dealer in all kinds of
Fish, Nos. 11 and 12 Delaware Avenue Market, Dock Street
Wharf— Engaged in the wholesale commission trade in fish,
is the widely known and popular house of Mr. Charles H
Stoy. Before this business came under the management of Mr.
Stoy it had been conducted with spirited enterprise and success
for a period of twenty-one years by Mr. A. Burr, whom Mr. Stoy
succeeded more than a score of years ago. Mr. Stoy occupies com-
modious premises that are in every way admirably adapted for
the successful carrying on of his important and extensive business,
which consists of the wholesale handling of all kinds of fish on
commission. Daily he is in receipt of heavy consignments, and
shippers are offered quick sales and prompt and satisfactory re-
turns for ail goods entrusted to him for disposal, while he has the
best of facilities for meeting the demands of the trade with dis-
patch at the lowest market rates. Four assistants are kept busy
in attending to the orders of customers, and nothing is left undone
that will increase the satisfaction of patrous. Mr. Stoy is a native
of Philadelphia, and is well and favorably known in this city asa
merchaut of rare business tact and ability.
T| DILKES, Clothes Renovating Establishment, No. 154 North
Ninth Street. — A period of more than thirty years marks
, the history of the widely known and popular dyeing and
clothes renovating establishment successfully conducted
by Mr. T. Dilkes which is claimed to be the oldest dyeing house in
the city. It was founded in the early part of 1S59 by Mr. Dilkes,
who has resided in this city for the past forty years, and who has
had more thoroughly practical experience in all branches of the
business than any other man in the trade. The premises occupied
comprise a four story brick building, 2Cx90 feet in dimensions. The
store and office on the first floor are fitted up ina very elegant and
appropriate manner, and contain a fine display of the fine work
done under the proprietor's supervision. The upper floors are
devoted to dyeing, cleaning, scouring and renovating ot all kinds
of ladies' and gentlemen's wearing apparel, gloves, feathers and
fabrics of all kinds. Every description of velvets, silks, satins,
woolen goods, crape shawls, etc., is colored toanydesirableshade
with the finest lustre and finish. Particular attention is given to
the cleaning of all kinds of ladies' and gentlemen's garments, silk
and velvet dresses, broche shawls, also to the cleaning and re-
bleaching of crape shawls, lace collars, etc. By the dry cleaning
process ladies' suits are, without ripping or removing the trim-
mings, made to look equal to new. Garments are also repaired in
the best manner and altered to the latest styles. Nine hands are
employed and a brisk trade is done. Mr. Dilkes is a native of
Gloucester county, New Jersey.
FOWLER, Photographer, No. 238 North Eighth Street.— A pros-
perous and reliable establishment in Philadelphia is that or
Mr. B. W. Fowler, the popular photographer. Mr. Fowler
was born in the town of Woodbury, N. J., and from there
went to the city of Lancaster this state, where he learned this
business in his brother's celebrated establishment, and inaugur-
ated this enterprise on his own account in 1888. The premises oc-
cupied are spacious and commodious, comprising the second and
third floors of a fine three-story brick building which are easy of
access, with reception and operating rooms, etc., on the second
floor, all of which are handsomely arranged and fully equipped
with all the latest improved appliances known to the art, and Mr.
Fowler is capable of taking any size or style of picture from the
smallest miniature to the largest heroic life size. His productions
are splendid works of art, true and lifelike, and elegantly finished.
He is also prepared to execute portraits in oil, water colors, pastel,
crayon or India-ink in the highest style of art from original pict-
ures or from life, at very reasonable prices, satisfaction being
guaranteed in all cases. He is an energetic business man, and
thoroughly devoted to his art.
JOHN MARTEL, Hat and Bonnet Bleacher, No. 928 Arch
Street.— This gentleman is a native of Paris, France, where
he received a thorough and effective training in his business.
In 1876 he took up lus residence in Philadelphia, and in 1888
embarked in business or. his own account. From the start to the
present he has been accorded a most liberal and substantial patron-
age, and his custom is constantly increasing. His business premises
comprise the second floor of a spacious four-story brick building
and this is provided with all necessary appliances and conveniences
for the successful prosecution of the business. Owing to the unsur-
passed facilities he enjoys, he is enabled to make the most favorable
quotations. He hasalso a large and increasing patronage from the
wholesale houses, and also from all classes of the public, in the
dyeing, cleaning and curling of ostrich and other feathers, and in
the bleaching, pressing and dyeing of hats and bonnets of all
kinds. Ten hands are employed and the service is prompt and
satisfactory.
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261
RP. STEWART & CO., General Commission. Fancy Fruits
and Southern Vegetables Etc, No. 246 North Delaware
Avenue. —An honorable and successful career of twenty-
six years has given the well known commission house of
R. P.Stewart & Co., at No.'iio North Delaware Avenue, a des-
ervedly high standing In the thoroughfares of commerce and trade
in this great metropolis. The proprietor, Mr. Stewart, established
the business here in 1863, handling consignments of foreign and
domestic fruits and southern produce, and his house has been con-
ducted on business principles which have earned for it the pro-
minence it now holds in the trade. The premises occupied for
storage and sales purposes are spacious in size, and every modern
convenience is provided for properly preserving and effectively
handling the heavy stock of fruits and vegetables necessarily car-
ried to meet the immediate demand of the host of permanent
patrons of the house in this city and elsewhere. Consignments are
received daily from the best producing sections of the country and
from the most noted foreign fruit growing communities. The
house has the most advantageous arrangements with fruit growers
for securing supplies, and are thus enabled to offer the trade, terms
of an exceptionally favorable character. The transactions of the
house are exclusively of a wholesale character and business is
done on a strictly cash basis. The leading specialties handled are
fancy fruits and southern vegetables. Mr. Stewart is a native
of Maryland, a prominent member of the Philadelphia Produce
Exchange and for years a member of its board of directors, and a
public spirited, enterprising business man who has done much to
enhance the commericai fame of this city.
HC. BODEN" & Co., Scientific Opticians, Southeast Corner
Walnut and Thirteenth Streets. — Keeping pace with the
march of progress in science and art, very notable improve-
ment has been effected of recent years In the devices in-
tended to increase power of vision and restore impaired sight. What
with invention, discovery, and the marked development of skill, a
comparative degree of perfection has been reached in optical
goods. A gentleman who has won an Al reputation for judgment
and skill In this line is Mr. H. C. Boden, the active proprietor of
the firm of H. C. Boden & Co., whose establishment is located at
the southeast corner of Walnut and Thirteenth Streets. This is a
new establishment, the business having been inaugurated in
April, 1SS9, and a large and strictly first-class patronage is being
developed. The fine store occupied is spacious and handsomely
appointed, and contains a large, superior stock. The extensive
assortment embraces telescopes, microscopes, lenses.opera glasses,
field and marine glasses, philosophic and scientific instruments,
spectacles, eye-glasses and optical goods in great variety. Mr.
Boden has had thorough experience in his vocation for the past
eighteen years and gives his personal attention to all branches of
his business, the factory being situated on the same floor with the
store enables him to look after every detail and insure prompt-
ness, all orders being executed In the most workmanlike and
finished style, while the charges are of the most reasonable char-
acter. Special attention given to oculists' prescriptions. Mr Boden
is a native of Illinois, and came to Philadelphia five years ago,
since which time he has won a host of friends through his courteous
bearing, and his many excellent traits of character. We predict
for his enterprise a permanent success.
FJ. REUTLINGER, Steel Stamp Cutter, No. 57 North
Seventh Street.— An industry of considerable importance
m in its essential relation to the trades, is that of steel
stamp cutting, and every large business community lias
its representative bouse engaged In this line. One of the oldest
and most prominent establishments of the kind in this city is that
conducted by Mr. F. J. Beutllnger, of No. 57 North Seventh Street.
This gentleman, who is a narive of Germany, came to Philadelphia
fort} years ago an.l in 1860 founded the enterprise that be has
since carried on with such distinguished success. The premises
which he occupies are equipped in the m- st thorough manner
with all requisite mechanical appliances and appurtenances, and
employment is given a number of highly skilled artisans. Mr.
Reutlinger is himself thoroughly skilled In every detail of his
vocation and he carries on general operations In manufacturing
trade marks, figures, name,, etc., on chilled steel, the same being
adapted for cutting names and marks In ironorsteel, the branding
being effected by a blow from a hammer. The goods are made in a
very superior manner and are unsurpassed by anything of the
kind obtainable. The trade supplied extend, to all parts of Penn-
sylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland, and the best of
facilities are enjoyed for promptly meeting all wants in a satisfac-
tory manner. Mr. Reutlinger is a pleasant business man with
whom to have transactions, meets all his engagements in an hon-
orable, conscientious manner, and to those who require anything
in his line, his establishment is most earnestly recommended.
NICE & SCRREIBER, Produce Commission Merchants, No. hi
South Water Street.— This firm makes a leading specialty
of handling butter on commission, and are among the mo, t
prominent dealers in this line in the city. The business
was established in 1363. by Mr. Abraham Nice, the present firm be-
ing organized in 1SS4. The premises occupied for trade purposes
are spacious in size, and are provided with cold storage room3 and
every modern convenience for the storage and perfect preserva-
tion of the choice and valuable supplies. The goods are received
direct from producers and first hands, and, with a ready market
established, all consignments are quickly placed and prompt re-
turns are made. Orders for fresh and desirable goods are filled
with the utmost dispatch, either from the store or direct from the
producer, and the highest satisfaction as regards both quality and
prices is alwaj-3 assured. The firm are widely known throughout
the south and west as one of the most reliable and successful in
the trade in this city, and they are commended to shippers and
others as a house with which business relations will invariably
prove both pleasant and profitable. The co-partners, Messrs. W.
S. Nice and George A. Schreiber, are native Philadelphians, prom-
inent members of the Produce Exchange, Mr. Nice being a di-
rector of the same.
HCOOPERMAN, Manufacturer of Brushes of all Kinds, No.
141 North Secoud Street.— A model establishment of its
M kind is that of Mr. n. Cooperman, the well known brush
manufacturer. Mr. Cooperman is a practical man who
has had ten years' experience in his business, and who gives his
personal attention to all orders. He is familiar with every detail
of the brush maker trade, and no inferior woik is ever permitted
to leave his factory. A large stock of all kinds of machine, window,
house and a general line of toilet brushes is constantly kept on
hand, and Mr. Cooperman's facilities enable him to keep bis prices
always as low as those of other manufacturers, and in many cases
to offer inducements to customers which could not be found else-
where. The store is 20x60 feet in dimensions, the factory being
located in the rear portion. The establishment is equipped with
everything requisite to the conduct of a large trade. Mr. Coopei
man, who is a native of Germany, has resided in Philadelphia
eight years. His present business was established six years ago,
and his energy, perseverence and through knowledge of the
requirements of the trade soon made it a success. Mr. Cooper-
man is a member of the Lone Brother's Society of Philadelphia.
KAUFMAN & RCBIN, Novelty Uuilerware Company. Manu-
facturers of Ladies' Underwear, and Children's Dresses,
No. 14 North Fourth Street.— This firm enjoy a national
reputation as extensive manufacturers of ladies' under-
wear and children's dresses. They succeeded the rinn of it. Kauf-
man & Co., in 1SSS which bad been established in the business hero
since 1RS3. They occupy four floors, 25x100 feet each, and give
employment in the building to seventy-five hands and to an equal
number outside. Their qualifications for the manufacture of these
goods are of a superior character, while their facilities are abso-
lutely perfect for insuring both rapid and successful production.
They are known in the trade as miking He finest Infant's dresses
and ladies' underwear on the market, which are simply perfec-
tion in material, style and artistic workmanship, and as perfect
examples or the latest Parisian, London and New York fa
they command the admiration of the elite wherever introduced,
and are preferred by dealers In many markets overall othei i
With a trade national in its extent and with am; I I • sat its
command, thi-i house is recognized as an important factor in the
development of the Industrial interests of this gieat metropolis.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
JOHN" FAF.RING, luspectorin-chief of Grain tor the Commer-
cial Exchange, Room No. 7, Chamber ol Commerce Building,
So. 133 South Second Street.— The magnificent development
of the grain trade of Philadelphia during late years is
greatly due to the excellent grading ami inspection system now
in force, and which works so smoothly and satisfactorily, owing
to the talented management of the gentlemen in charge. The
inspector-in-chief of grain for the Philadelphia commercial ex-
change is Sir. John O. Fading, who has ailed this responsible
office since 1377. Mr. Faeriug is a native of Philadelphia, and has
been connected with the grain business for a quarter of a century.
For about ten years he was the supevieutendent of the Philadel-
phia grain warehousing and drying company's elevator, at « ash-
ington Street Wharf, being a gentleman of superior talents and
excellent judgment, and having daily to deal with all kind, of
grain coming from all parts of the country, he becamean acknow-
ledged authority on the quality and grades of wheat, corn and
other kinds of grain: and when the new system of grading grain
was put in force, he was, without hesitation, appointed inspector-
in-chief of graiu by the Commercial Exchange. His office he iias
filled with unqualified satisfaction, laboring conscientiously to
faithfully discharge the unusually onerous and critical duties thus
devolving upon him. Mr. Faering has in his service from eight to
ten deputy inspectors. Every lot of grain coming to hand is care-
fully inspected and then graded accordingly, and on Mr. Faering's
certificates ail sales of graded grain are made. The system
works well. Everything goes along harmoniusly, and the members
or the grain trade and the public at large are reaping the benefit.
Mr. Faering* is a member of the Commercial Exchange, is at:
energetic and courteous geutlenan, in the early prime of life,
■whose force of character and ability well fit him for the position
he occupies.
JOHN D. WHALEY, General Job Printer, No. 510 Minor Street.
—This enterprise was first organized in 1871 by Mr. \V. L.
Bay liss who died in 1S86 and whose widow in 1836, formed a
partnership with Mr. John S. Whaley, under the style of
Bayliss & Whaley. In January, 18S9, Mr. Whaley purchased his
partner's interest and became the sole proprietor. He isa practical
printer of long experience, and is considered an expert in his
trade. The premises occupied comprise a fine office occupying the
whole of the second floor, which has an area of 15x60 feet, and is
equipped with six cylinder and job presses operated by steam
power. There is a splendidextensiveassortmentof types, embrac-
ing all the latest styles and designs, and new fonts are added as
they are produced by the type founders. All the accessories of
the office are complete and perfect, aud a staff of ten skilled and
experienced operatives are in constant service. The specialty of
the business is fine mercantile printing and job work, in which a
large patronage is enjoyed throughout the city and vicinity. This
house from its very inception, has aimed to produce the most
artistic work, while the mechanical execution cannot be excelled,
the prices governing all work turned out comparing favorably with
those of any other house in tiie trade. Mr. Whaley and his staff
ar" at all times prepared to produce at brief notice any descrip-
tion of printing from a card to a newspaper or a book, and to
afford the fullest satisfaction. Mr Whaley, is a native of the city,
and a young, energetic, pushing man of business.
EDWIN E. SENTMAN, Papers, Twines and Binders' Boards,
Waste Papers and Bags, No. IS Decatur Street.— The uses to
which paper is applied have been wonderfully multiplied,
making the industry one of the first importance in every
large community. A prominent and popular source of supply in
this line in Philadelphia is the paper and twine warehouse of Mr.
Edwin E. Sentman. This house was established in November,
1881, by Mr. R. A. Sentman, who had for twenty-five years prev-
iously been a member of the firm of Rudolph & Sentman, in the
same line. His son, Mr. Edwin E. Sentman, succeeded his father
ill April, 1SS9. The premises occupied for trade pin poses comprise
an entire five-story building. 25x100 feet in dimensions, supplied
with every convenience for the rapid manipulation of affairs and
tli-- storage and preservation of stock. The lines carried are book,
news, manilla, wrapping aud building and roofing papers, while
th< .' - iortments are ! • pt so complete in every department that the
house is a favorite headquarters for the purchase of supplies
among dealers in all parts of the country. The stock is secured
from manufacturers direct, and the field has been cultivated so
industriously ttn<\ ably that most valuable advantages are enjoyed
by the hou^e enabling it to offer the best productions at the lowest
prices known to the market. The business is broadly distributed
throughout the United States. Mr. Sentman is a native I'hiladel-
phian. reliable, responsible and liberal in all his dealings.
WC. HENSZEY, JR., Importer of Japanese Goods, No.
82S Arch Street.— A gentleman who has long held a
prominent position in the trade as an importer of
Japanese goods is Mr. W. C. Heiiozey, Jr. Mr. Henszey
founded his enterprise in 1877, aud has since built up a large, desir-
able trade. The extensive premises occupied consist of a building
having the spacious dimensions of 25x130 feet, and the place is
admirably fitted up and arranged for the display of goods. The
heavy stock carried embraces a comprehensive assortment of
Japanese goods of every description, including fans ofall kinds,
shades, a specialty is made of screens, vases, finely carved old
ivory articles iu profuse variety, and an innumerable assortment
of useful and ornamental goods. These are imported direct from
the leading sources of production through his agent in Japan and
are the choicest selectee of goods of the kind obtainable in the
market. Both a wholesale and retail trade are supplied. Mr.
Henszey, who was born in this city, is a lineal descendant of one
of the oldest Philadelphia families, and traces his ancestry back to
the time of William Penn. His great-grandfather had the distinc-
tion of building the first store and warehouse of any note in this
city, and since then his descendants have ever been foremost and
active in promoting the commercial and industrial development
of the community. Mr. Henszey is also connected by marriage
with one of the most prominent families of Philadelphia being
son-in-law of Thomas MacKeller, Esq., of the MacKeller, Smiths &
Jordan Co., type founders.
EDWIN" R. MANN, Steel, Iron, Iron Ores, Etc., No. 147 South
Fourth Street.— A representative house in this city engaged
in supplying the trade with steel, irou and iron ores, is that
of Mr. Edwin R. Mann, who has been connected with the
business for the last ten years, and established his present agency
here in 1S87. He h:is become deservedly prominent and popular in
trade circles as a manufacturers' agent, commission merchant and
wholesale dealer in the above-named goods. He is agent for Isaac
McHose & Sons, of Nnrristown, Pa., manufacturers of acme pig
iron; the Riverside Iron Works, of Wheeling W. Va., the Linden
Steel Company, of Pittsburg, Pa., the Arnold Ore Company and
others. He is also sales agent for numerous celebrated manu-
facturers of Euglish and Swedish iron, and exporters of foreign
ores. He is prepared to furnish Iron and steel in all shapes. The
superiority of the goods handled, aud the rare business capacity,
ability and enterprise that characterize the management, together
with a keen foresight aud thorough knowledge of every feature of
the trade, have combined to give this agency a prestige and popu-
larity in the trade rarely equalled in this line, and a large and
influential business has been developed throughout Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Delaware and the west.
GEORGE HALL, JR., Real Estate and Loan Broker. No. 251
South Fourth Street.— For half a score of years Mr. George
Hall, Jr., has been closely identified with the real estate
business in this city. He is well known as a thorough ex-
pert in all matters connected with his profession, aud Is an
authority on the present and prospective values of business and.
residential property in all sections of the city aud vicinity. He
carries on a general business as a real estate, and loan broker, buy-
ing, selling, exchanging, leasing and letting properties of all
kinds, negotiating loans on bond and mortgage, taking entire
charge of estates, effecting repairs, securing responsible tenants.
etc.. and keeping the property in the highest state of productive-
ness. He is always reasonable in his charges, and performs all
commissions in a faithful, efficient manner. His enterprise has
from the outset ben accorded a very substantial and influential
patronage. Mr. Hall is a native of Philadelphia and a young,
energetic, reliable man of business.
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M
AKl.s & SMITH. Baukei ! ami Brokers, No. 20 Soutli Tliinl
Street.— This house has manifested more than ordinary
public spirited enterprise in Its scope and methods, and
has achieved a most enviable reputation with leading
operators and investors. Both are active members of the Philadel-
phia stock Exchange, materially contributing to the enlargement
of its volume ol transactions, and who have ever accorded a heart}
support to all measures best calculated to advance its permanent
welfare and usefulness. Mr. Smith Is also a member of the New
York Consolidated Stock mid Petroleum Kxohn i i\:r, a lloulitm direct
facilities for dealing In all securities listed in New York. The
arm transact a general banking and brokerage business, receiving
.1. mts ol banks, bankers, and individuals on favorable terms,
buying and selling foreign and domestic exchange, making collec-
tions, etc. Purchases are made for cash or on margin of all secur-
ities dealt In, also grain and petroleum. Their offices are conven-
ent, and supplied with stock indicators, blackboard and everything
to keep customers apprised of the movements in stocks, oil, etc.
Th>* firm do a business of great magnitude, and are worthy expon-
ents of the Philadelphia stock and money markets.
ABENDROTH & ROOT MANUFACTURING CO.. Wrought
Iron Sectional Safety Boilers, Etc. Philadelphia Office, No.
149 North Third Street, Villais Men ill. Manager.— A repre-
sentative and widely known concern extensively engaged
in this important trade, is that known as Abendroth & Root Manu-
facturing Co., whose Philadelphia office, under the able and careful
management of Mr. Villais Merrill, is situated at No. 149 North
Thud Street. The Abendroth & Root Manufacturing Co., build
promptly to order wrought iron sectional safety boilers ami spiral
riveted seam pipe for city water works, hydraulic mining, exhaust
steam heating, ventilating, blower and leader pipes. The com-
pany undertake contracts for all descriptions of boilers, etc.. and
are just completing the boilers of the Edison Electric Light Com-
pany on Sa n som Street. All orders are promptly and faithfully
filled by the company at the lowest possible prices, and its trade
now extends throughout all sections of the United States, Canada,
Mexico, South America and Cuba. Mr. Villars Merrill, the man-
ager, has had many years experience in the manufacture and sale
of steam boilers, etc., and is as widely known for his ability and
skill, as for the just manner he attends to the interests of patrons.
DM. LANE'S SONS, Coachmakers, No. 1708 Chestnut Street.—
The business was established in 1S50 by the late Mr. D. M.
B Lane, who became early celebrated as the successful
competitor of Brewster & Co., of New York, for high
class patronage. This enviable distinction the house has ever
since retained, and is to day the leading exponent in its line. In
1871. Mr. Lane took his son, Mr. Millard F. Lane into copartnership
under the style of D. M. Lane & Son. Upon the lamented decease
of Mr. D. M. Lane In 1883, after a long, honored and useful career,
the firm of P. M. Lane's Sons was formed retaining his name, the
partners being Messrs. Millard F. and D. Morton Lane. Their fac-
tory is located mi Market Street, Nos. 34.12 to 3438, and is of large
size and fully equipped with the latest improved machinery and
appliances affording employment to an average force of from 100
to 123 skilled hands in the various departments. Quality has ever
been the firm's first consideration, and it has ever selected its
materials with the utmost care and soundest judgment. At No.
170S Chestnut Street, they have a repository, where are displayed
several styles of their vehicles, resplendant in elaborate fiui.sh,
and which we have yet to see duplicated.
PE Ml'RTIIA. Manufacturer of Plain and Fancy Papei
Bo\es, Etc., No. 18 North Fourth Street.— One of the most
m useful industrial enterprises which have sprung into
existence ill modern times is that of the manufacture of
paper boxes. Our fathers remember the birth and Infancy of this
industry, which, by degrees, has grown to enormous proportions
and become an Indispensable one. Prominent among tin n-
trolllng a large business, and admirably equipped for doitm it, is
that of Mr. P. E Martha, located at No. !8 North Fourth Street.
This gentleman was born in Ireland, and when a child, fori
ago. came with his parents to reside in Philadelphia, and this city
has ever since been his home. Sixteen years ago he i >tablished
himself in the paper-box making trade on Third Street, where he
remained until i s -7. when he removed to his present commodious
premises at No. is North Fourth Street. The mechanical equip,
tits of the establishment are Brst class, and oi the latest
Improved and most efficient character The goods give
tion : the prices are appreciated; the sei vice is prompt; and the
buslne is method ■ honorable.
I-^RANCIS K. V..IAIIN, Manufacturer of Medals, Radges, Etc.,
^ No. 506 Race Street.- there are few identified with this
trade in the "City of Brotherly Love," who have had a
longer connection with the art than the gentleman who
forms the subject of this sketch. We allude to Mr. Francis B. V.
Jahu, of No. 506 Race Street. This gentlemau was bora In Germany
seventy-three years ago. and there learned his trade, which he b 1 1
closely followed tor the past fifty-five years. It is now forty-five
years since he came to reside in Philadelphia, and for a quarter of
a century he has been in business on his own account, at his present
location. Here he has suitable premises, amply equipped with all
necessary appliances, and here lie does a fine business in manufac-
turing medals and badges for Masons, Knight Templars and other
societies, metal hat fronts and badges for fire companies, etc.,
and in gold aud silver electroplating.
SGIFFORD SLOCUM, Architect. No. 902 Walnut Street.—
This popular architect was bora at Saratoga, N". Y.. where
g he now has a branch office, and where in the course of
many years' practice he lias designed and superintended
many of the most handsome edifices in that fashionable summer
resort. In 1SS7 he came to Philadelphia and opened his present
office at No. 902 Walnut Street, and here he has gained a very sub-
stantial and influential business connection. During the interven-
ing period he has by his works proved himself an eminently cap-
able and skilful professional man, ardently devoted to his work,
and conscientiously discharging his duties towards those who
favor him with commissions. His plans and estimates are prepared
with great care and accuracy, and are. prepared with an extended
knowledge of qualities and values, as well as a large, scientific
and mechanical experience. He has achieved great success, both
as regards exterior elegance and the equally important details of
the interior, embodying at the same time, all the suggestions and
requirements of the owner.
DB. MARTIN", Hides and Skins, Nos. 422 & 424 North Third
Street.— The most extensive house in Philadelphia engag-
m ed in handling hides and skins, Is that of Mr. I). P,. Mar-
tin and was established by him eighteen years ago. His
warehouse aud wool pullery on North Third Street are five stories
high, 60x120 feet In dimensions. The various departments are
fully equipped with modern appliances, apparatus and machinery
operated by steam power. In Philadelphia, Mr. Martin employs
sixty, and in Baltimore twenty experienced workman. Mr. Martin
is the largest dealer of hides in Philadelphia, and last year sold
200.000 hides of cattle. He makes liberal advaneeson consignments
of hides and fat, and guarantees at all times prompt sales and im-
mediate returns. He has had great experience in the hide trade,
and is eminently reliable, honorable and successful, promptly
meeting every demand of his steady increasing business through-
out all sections of the country.
JG. SALTER, French Plate Mirrors. Pictni'e Frames, Etc.,
No. 911 Market Street.— Prominent among Tie- representative
aiid enterprising members of the picture frame and mirror
trade in this city is Mr.'J. O.Salter, who established this bus-
iness twenty-three years ago, and has develop-. i it at a pn gres-
siv- ratio indicative of his energy and of true artistic conception
of what is striking, original and beautiful. He manufacturers and
keeps constantly in stock French plate mirrors in especially hand-
some designs for parlor, library or hall, also, mirrors for all busi-
ness purposes. He uses none but the best materials, sel in
with the greatest care, and gives fib close personal supervision to
all the processes of manufacture, thus insuring reliability of work-
manship and uniform excellence. Tl
a spacious five-story buildiug 20x120 feet in area, and the tl
Hi ■ house extends throughout the entire United state,.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
HOVER'S INK MANUFACTORY, Chas. P. Brooks, Proprietor,
No. t'.fi Race Street.— This establishment dates its history-
back to the year 1841, when it was founded by Mr. Joseph
E. Hover, who remaired at the head of the enterprise for
forty -five years, and during that time made his name known and
his writing, copying and marking inks famous in almost every
office and home over a large section of the Union. In 188S Mr.
Charles p. Brooks became the proprietor of the business, and
under his vigorous management the trade of the house, the old
name of which has been retained, has been considerably further
developed. The premises occupied comprise an entire building,
25x100 feet in dimensions, and these are provided with all the
necessary appliances and conveniences for the successful carrying
on of the enterprise, which consists of the manufacture of writing,
copying, colored and other inks for every conceivable purpose,
also mucilage, hair dye, etc. An ample force of hand3 are
employed to meet all emergencies, and the products of this estab-
lishment are disposed of to jobbers and dealers all over the country.
Hover's inks, mucilage and hair dye are known far and wide for
their uniform excellence and superiority over all other similar
goods placed upon the market. Price lists are furnished to the
trade on application. Mr. Brooks is a native of Philadelph .1 and
a pleasant gentleman to form business relations with.
CS. POWELL, Dealer in Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Etc.,
No. 631 Chestnut Street.— A leading house in its line of
t trade, though one recently established, is that of Mr. C. S.
Powell, the well-known jeweler of No. 6.11 Chestnut Street.
Mr. Powell's store is situated on the second floor of the building
mentioned, and is very nicely fitted up. A large and carefully
selected stock of watches, diamonds and jewelry is constantly
carried, and purchasers may rely upon the fact that Mr. Powell's
prices will at alt times be found as low as thoseof any other estab-
lishment. A specialty is made of fine watch repairing, and in this
line Mr. Powell has gained a deservedly high reputation. A large
amount of work is done for the trade, especially in the manufac-
ture of society and general emblems. The trade of the house is
both wholesale and retail, and extends throughout Pennsylvania,
Maryland and Delaware. Mr. Powell is himself a practical jeweler
with thirteen years' experience in the business. He is a native of
Canada and has been a resident of Philadelphia six years. His
present business was established four years ago. Mr. Powell is not
only a thorough master of his trade, but a shrewd practical bus-
iness man.
PAUL F. SAUTTER, Confectioner, No. 1610 Spruce Street.—
The business of the confectioner is an important one re-
quiring tact and skill to cater to the taste and demands of
a fastidious community like that of Philadelphia. And
among the many engaged in the vocation there are none who have
greater experience or give better satisfaction than Mr. Paul F.
Sautter of No. 1610 Spruce Street. He is a German by birth and
has had a practical experience extending over 20 years in the bus-
in»ss and established himself in the city at the corner of Sixteenth
and Chestnut Streets, in 1808, and in 1883 on account of increased
patronage removed to the very desirable location now occupied.
The premises are very conveniently arranged and admirably
fitted up and contain every convenience for conducting the bus-
iness on a large scale. Mr. Sautter makes a specialty of plain and
fancy cakes and ices of all flavors, meringues, nesselrode pudding,
St. Honores, charlotte russes. bombe glaeee, crime pratines, burnt
almond cream, montrose pudding, biscuits glaces and table orna-
ments, supplying hotels, families, parties, dinners, weddings, etc.
He caters to the wants of the best class of patrons and has estab-
lished a good substantial business. He enjoys a wide reputation
as one of the best Confectioners in the city.
The premises occupied are comprised in a building having six
floors and basement, 25x123 feet in dimensions, and admirably
appointed throughout. A mammoth stock is carried in all the
departments, the assortments embracing every description of toys,
both large and small, fancy goods, useful and ornamental articles,
wooden ware, tin ware, purses and leather goods, novelties, and a
very large variety of baskets of all kinds. In fact, the establish
ment is noted for its low prices and excellent goods. Mr. Martin,
who was born in this city, enjoys the fullest respect of all his fel-
low-citizens.
DS. DENGLER, Confectioners' Supplies, No. 110 Market
Street. — This house has been in successful operation since
, 1662, and enjoys an extensive wholesale trade throughout
all the states east of Chicago. The premises occupied for
trade purposes comprise a four-story building, 20xlTO feet in dimen-
sions, which is stocked to repletion with new, choice and desirable
goods. The proprietor is a direct importer and jobber of French
fruit glace, [raits, and nuts of all kinds, and in glucose and cocoa-
nuts which are some of his specialties, there are but few houses in
this country ..:: it exceed his sales. His flavoring extracts of which
he isone of c;>3 largest manufacturers in the city, are widelyknown
and regarded as the best for confectioners' use. During the sum-
mer months when the confectionery trade is usually dull his house
makes quite a transformation scene from a supply house to an
extensive jobber in Are- works, while he carries a full line during
the entire year. During May, June and July, all other goods are
made secondary to this one particular branch of his trade. In
every department the goods here displayed are of the highest
standard of excellence, and are offered to the trade at terms and
prices which are safe from successful competition. The enviable
reputation achieved by the proprietor in trade circles indicates
how ably and faithfully he has met the requirements of his host of
patrons. Mr. Pengler is a Pennsylvania man by birth and train-
ing, and a resident of this city for the past thirty years.
RC. GARRETT & CO., Fruit and Produce Commission Mer-
chants, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Game, Pork, Live Stock,
m Etc., No. 314 South Front Street.— The Messrs. Garrett &;
Co., are wholesale commission merchants for the sale 0!
fruit and country produce of all kinds, handling butter, eggs, poul-
try, game, pork, live stock, etc., as well as vegetables, berries,
peaches, grapes and kindred products in their season, and are
doing a large, active trade. The firm occupy commodious prem-
ises, and keep on hand always a heavy stock, receiving from
various points throughout Pennsylvania and the states adjoining
and all consignments placed with the house are certain to be
handled in the most judicious and satisfactory manner. Consign-
ments are solicited, and prompt returns made therefor in every
instance, while liberal advances are made on the same. This push-
ing and prosperous firm was established in 1875, and its career
from the first has been an unbroken record of success. Mr. Gar-
rett, who is the sole member, the "Co.," being nominal, is a gentle-
man of middle age, and was born in Maryland, and has an excel
lent reputation in the trade.
AM. MARTIN, Fancy Goods, Toys, Baskets, Etc., Northeast
Corner Eighth and Market Streets.— Mr. Martin inaugu-
„ rated his enterprise at this same address some forty years
ago, and from a small beginning has steadily progressed
until now he is the acknowledged leader in his line. Tins success
has been accomplished through his inviolable rule of handling
none but first-class goods, of meeting all engagements promptly,
andof dealing with all his patrons in a liberal, equitable manner.
J& W. McCAULEY, Steam-Power Packing Box Makers, Fac-
tory, Nos. 636 and 638 Filbert Street.— The oldest established
house in Pennsylvania engaged in this line, is that of
Messrs. J. & W. McCauley of this city. The firm founded
their enterprise in 1857, and through the application which they
have brought to bear in the management of their affairs, their
liberal business policy, and the excellence of their productions,
they have long enjoyed a first-class trade, having connections
with the leading mercantile houses of the city and its
vicinity. Their factory is comprised in two floors, 30x60 feet,
equipped in the most complete manner with steam working
machinery, and all necessary mechanical appliances, and steady
employment is furnished ten expert workmen. The firm manu-
facture packing boxes of all sizes and styles, their goods are made
in a strong substantial manner, and are furnished at the most
reasonable prices. All orders are promptly filled and satisfac-
tion guaranteed in every instance. The Messrs. McCauley, though
bum in Great. Britain, have lived in Philadelphia since 1850, and
are favorably known to our citizens.
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265
M'
•EKIDEN FIRE INSURANCE CO.. MeriUen, Conn.; Chas.
T. Evans, Agent, No. 323 Walnut Street.— Among the most
reliable and popular insurance agents of Philadelphia is
Mr. Chas. T. Evans, whose office is located at No. ."J> Wal
nut Street. This gentleman is especially prominent as the agent
in this City for the North American Iusurance Company, of Bos-
ton, and the Merlden Insurance Company, of Meriden, Conn. He
has been established in the business here since lSBn, as a general
iusurance broker, for both fire, marine, life, plate glass, boiler and
■accident risks, and in 1SS7 was appointed the agent for the above-
named companies. The North American, of Boston, has a cash
capital of $200,000, and at the close of the last year its assets
amounted to SS87,420.85 ; total liabilities, $127,832.83; surplus as re-
gards policyholders, 8260,088.02. The Meriden, of Meriden, Conn.,
has a cash capital of $200,000. and on January 1, 1889, its a-ssetswere
JT.tfJ.JU.i.TS; net surplus to policyholders, $27fi,645.43; losses paid to
■date, $1,335,346.31. Mr. Evans is prepared to effect Are and marine
insurance to any amount on desirable risks at minimum rates of
premium in companies whose policies are incontestable, aud such
is his ability and worth as an underwriter that his operations ex-
Tend throughout all the city and surrounding country, and the
"volume of his business has attained most important proportions.
In his keeping the weighty interests of patrons and correspond-
ents are well and faithfully conserved, and in his watchfulness,
sound judgment and correct business methods the fullest confi-
dence is always Justified and obtained. He is a reliable authority
on all questions of insurance, and in mercantile and financial cir-
cles he is accounted a thoroughly competent and responsible
underwriter, whose connections and facilities give him the most
favorable opportunity for successful and satisfactory work. Mr.
Evans was born in the state of Maine, Is still in the prime of life,
a member of the Tariff Association, a trustee of the American
Life Insurance Company, of Philadelphia; and honored and res-
pected in financial, commercial and insurance circles lor his
marked ability aud sterling worth.
ALEXANDER SHEPPARD, Tea Warehouse, Southeast Cor.
£i£hjb and Walnut Streets.— One of the oldest, and cer-
tainly one of the most reliable and representative houses in
the tea trade in the city, is the one located on the southeast
■corner of Eighth and Walnut Streets, and successfully conducted by
Mr. Alexander Sheppard. The history of this noted house goes back
to the year 1833, when it was established by Mr. James R. Webb, and
at his death he was succeeded in the business by his son, who con-
ducted it for mauy years under the style of James R. Webb's Son. On
the death of the latter his daughtersand nephew carried on the en-
terprise until 1581, when Mr. Sheppard became the proprietor. Under
his direction the business has prospered and grown, and the house
is one now doing a vast business in teas of all kinds at wholesale
and retail. The commodious store utilized for the business is very
tastefully fitted up and arranged, and there is carried an immense
stock of teas of the finest brands, imported direct from the sources
or production by Mr. Sheppard, who brings excellent judgment
and long experience to bear upon the management of his enter-
prise. The house enjoys every facility that can contribute to the
success of the enterprise and the satisfactory fulfilment of all
orders, and four assistants are in permanent service. The charac-
teristics which regulate the business policy of the house are such
as to entitle It to universal consideration, and the extent of its
operations, has made it very prominent iu the city, while the in-
ducements offered to purchasers are of the most advantageous
character. Mr. Sheppard was born in Ireland, and for the past
twenty years has resided in Philadelphia. He is highly esteemed
and respected for his strict probity by a large mercantile circle,
and is regarded as a sound business man and upright citizen.
TFIEO. LEO.NH ARDT & SON, Commercial Lithography, Nos. 321
and 326 Chestnut Street.— The improvements that have been
made in lithography since the art was invented by Seiie-
fe'.der, are well seen in the notable work which emanates
from the house of Theo. Leonhardt <£ Son, of Nw. 324-326 Chestnut
Street The business of this house was founded in 1851 by Mr.
Leonhardt, and in 1-7 J he admitted t" partnership his son, who Is
named Arno Leonhardt. Iu ISTT the surviving partner died, after
a long, useful and honorable life, ami the business has since been
conducted by the surviving partner under the present firm name.
The premises occupied comprise three spacious fioors.eachol i m
modi., us proportions, and the place is fully equipped with the
on. st Improved steam,aud hand power presses and all appliances
peculiar to this industry. Employment is furnished a force Of thirty
experienced handsand commercial lithography in all its branches
i.s carried on, the productions including bonds, certificates of stock,
checks, diplomas, cards, letterheads, labels, etc. A specialty is
made of strictly first class work, and in its products the house can-
not be surpassed by any contemporaneous concern.the output being
remarkable for artistic beauty and fineness of finish. The patronage
Is derived from all parts of the United States. The firm were
awarded the silver medal at the Maryland institute in IS78, and
was awarded the diploma at the Pennsylvania State Fair in 1879.
and the facilities of the establishment enable the proprietor to fill
all orders at shortest notice, and upon the most satisfactory terms.
Mr. Leonhardt is a native of this city, and is very popularly
known here. He is a thoroughly skilled lithographer, having
learned the art from his father, and giving his close supervision to
all work done In his establishment, the best results ar^ in every
instance assured.
JOS. B. CLEMENT & CO., Fruit and Produce, No. 118 Dock
Street.— The trade In fruits and produce forms one of the
most important among the commercial industries of this city.
Prominent among the stanch reputable houses engaged Iu It
we find is that of Messrs. Jos. B. Clement & Co., of No. us Dock
Street. Mr. Clemeut. the active member of the firm, Is a gentle-
man of experience, ability and unimpeachable integrity and a
prominent member of the Produce Exchange, standing high in
commercial and financial circles. He understands thoroughly
the trade in which he is engaged, aud as a wholesale commission
merchant and dealer, is one of the oldest and best representatives
of the trade in the vicinity of Dock Street wharf. His acquaint-
ance among shippers and producers through the south and In
Delaware, Maryland and southern Jersey is very extensive, and he
deals heavily in everything in the way of fruits, berries, melons,
vegetables and farm aud garden produce, and poultry when in
season, and besides filling orders from dealers in this city and
vicinity, makes shipments principally to Boston, besides shipping
heavily to Worcester, Mass.. Portland, Maine, Ohio Michigan and
through Pennsylvania, northern New Jersey, New York and mauy
other points. He is straightforward in his dealings, aud consign-
ors may depend upon his sagacity In effecting sales, the proceeds
being fully commensurate with the market quotations and they
will find it to their interests to make a factor of Mr. Clement in
the management of their shipments. A native of New Jersey
and a resident of Woodbury, Mr. Clement, who is in the prime of
life, is active and energetic and occupies a very desirable location.
The building, all of which is iu use for business purposes, is at No.
US Dock Street. It is a three-story structure of brick and pre-
sents a front with a depth of seventy-five feet aud is perfectly
equipped and* complete in all arrangements for storage of con-
signments and meeting the demands of the trade.
TE. BAXTER & CO., Manufacturers of Flannel Shirts, Over-
alls, Pants, Etc., No. 42 North Fifth Street.— This business
, was established in 1879, and on November 1st, 1SS8, the
present firm succeeded to the management. The co-part-
ners Messrs. T. E. Baxter, F. J. Lopez and P. H. Clark have had great
practical experience, and are thoroughly conversant with every
detail of the business and the requirements ol jobbers, retailers and
the general public. The premises occupied comprise lour spacious
floors each being 30x125 feet in area. The manufacturing depart-
ments are fully supplied with every appliauee and facility for the
systematic conduct ol this steadily growing industry. The firm em-
ploy 200 skilled operators inside and outside their factory, and their
trade now extends throughout all sections of the United States.
Messrs. T. E. Baxter & Co., manufacture extensively flannel shirts,
overalls, pants, bathing suits, etc. Their goods are general favorites
wherever introduced owing to the quality, finish, dura! illtj ind
workmanship, and have no superiors in this or any other market,
while the prices in all cases neces irilj attract the attention of
Close and careful buyers. The linn promptly fill orders, and """"
autee all goods to be exactly as represented
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA,
CHANDLER & SCHEETZ, Fine Photographs, No. 1433 Chestnut
Street, and No. 828 Arch Street.— A firm of Philadelphia
artists who have long occupied a position in the front rank
in their professiou are Messrs. Chandler and Scheetz, the
well-known photographers, who are by general consent among the
foremost exponents of the art, not only in the city and its environs,
but in the United States. No house iu the city .sustains a higher
reputation for fine work, the pictures leaving this firm's studio
being Al in every feature, alike in fidelity, design, execution and
finish, while no more unfading criterion of their skill could be of-
fered than the extensive, influential and constantly increasing pat-
ronage they deservedly enjoy. The individual members of the
firm are Messrs. G. F. Chandler and S. Scheetz. The former is a na-
tive of Boston, Mass., and the latter was horn at Poptown. Pa.
Both are thoroughly practical and expert photographers, of long
and varied experience. They established themselves in business
in - 1S79 Their establishment comprises three spacious floors
of a. four-story building, 22x100 feet in dimensions. The hand-
somely furnished reception" and dressing rooms are tastefully
arranged as an art gallery, and the operating room is provided
with the latest improved photographic appliances, while a staff
of courteous operators and attendants are. employed. Photo-
graphy in all its branches is executed in the highest style of the
art, and special attention is given to crayon, oil, pastel and India
ink work.
FP.AXK LATTER, Cigar Manufacturer, No. 126 South Eighth
Street— The establishment of Mr. Frank Lauer, the well
known manufacturer of cigars, and importer of foreign-
grown tobaccos was established In 1866, and in the
interval he has builtup a high reputation and a large and thriving
trade. He occupies large and commodious premises, consisting
of a three-story building, 25x40 feet in dimensions, and here he
possesses excellent facilities for conducting the industry under the
most favorable conditions. From forty to sixty skilled and ex-
perienced cigarmakers find steady employment here, and a large
number of cigars are turned out daily. The product is of exquisite
flavor and quality, and for uniform reliability and excellence is
held in high favor by critical and discriminating buyers. The
best quality of tobacco is used in the manufacture, every care is
taken to improve the quality and enhance the value of the output
in all essential respects, and dealers and consumers in this city
flud it to their advantage to obtain their supplies from this reliable
hou'e. the business being ofboth a wholesale and retail character.
Mr. Lauer is a practical manufacturer of large experience and
established reputation, and his special brands of cigars, the
"Special" and "World's Extra" are favorites with all users. The
trad? is spread over Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and
Maryland. Mr. Lauer is a native of this city.
G0STAV ALBEK, Manufacturer of Sausages, Etc., No. 234
North Fifth Street.— Mr. Alber is a native of Germany, and
came to Philadelphia in 15S3 establishing himself in his
present business, of which he is a most skilful and prac-
tical exponent. His establishment is in everyway commodious
and fully equipped for the advantageous prosecution of the
business. The sausage works are run by steam power, having
a capacity for turning out one thousand pounds daily, and a
competent force of experienced assistants is employed in the
production of the famous Vienna sausage, as well as bologna,
country sausage, scrapple, etc., for which this house is widely
noted. Mr. Alber is also an extensive dealer in all kinds of fresh
and salt meats, and in connection with his sausages he supplies
many of our leading hotels, restaurants and boarding houses, the
proprietors of which have long recognized the fact that they may
rely upon being served with only the freshest and purest of meats
and sausages from this reliable market. The trade is large, and
goods are delivered by wagon all over the city without extra
charge. Mr. Alber is a gentleman of superior business ability, and
his enterprising and popular management of his particular ven
ture has resulted in the rearing of a thriving industry.
are well known and highly appreciated both in the wholesale
trade and among a large class of patrons who make his estab-
lishment their favorite one for the purchase of the " weed." His
factory has been located at No. 337 North Third Street since the early
part of 1873. and indeed it has been utilized as a cigar emporium un-
der successive proprietors for the past half century. He has every
r._ Jility at hand for manufacturing the higher gradesof cigars, and
Ins ample force have been specially selected on account of their
superior proficiency and skill. Mr. James makes a specialty of
several brands, but all of his goods are equally reliable, though
varying in quality and price so as to meet the wants and circum-
stances of all. His salesroom is fully stocked with both the cigars
of his own manufacture as well as those of other make, including
all the most popular brands of foreign and domestic cigars and
tobaccos. He enjoys a very large and first-class trade in both the
wholesale and retail departments, and in manufacturing circles
he is considered to have no superior in the city. His goods are the
best for the price that we know of. Mr. James is a Philadelphian
by birth, an enterprising and energetic mau of business.
FHUNDERTPFTJND, Florist, No. 217 South Twelfth Street.—
One of the most successful among the popular old estab-
B lished florists in the city is Mr. F. Huudertpfund. He has
had a practical and valuable experience extending over-
thirty years as a florist and gardner in Geimany, his native
country, and in this city, and since 1866 established in business.
The location occupied is a very desirable one and the store which
is 25x40 feet in size always presents a handsome aud attractive
appearance. Mr. Huudertpfund is constantly receiving the very
choicest fresh cut flowers, and makes especial business of furnish-
ing bouquets and centre pieces for table decorations and for par-
ties and weddings, in handsome designs aud also ornamental
baskets and flowering plants in pots, and flowers generally for all
purposes. He makes up to order handsome and appropriate
designs and emblems for funerals and can till orders at the-
shortest notice at very reasonable prices. He has lived iu Phila-
delphia over a quarter of a century and is very popular aud enjoy-
ing success.
F
M. .TAMES, Manufacturer of Fine Cigars, No. 337 North
Third Street.— Mr. F M. James has been engaged in his
present enterprise for the past sixteen years ami his goods
GC. IRVINE & CO.. Fruit and Produce Commission Merchants,
No. 308 North Water Street.— Established three years ago-
this firm, which consists of Messrs. G. C. Irvine and T. E.
Cook, have met with marked success, aud are to-day
handling vast quantities of fruits, farm products of all kinds, oys-
ters, etc. Mr. 'Cook is the owner of oyster beds in the Rappahan-
uock river, where oysters are planted iu the spring, allowed to
mature during the summer months, and taken up in the winter as
trade demands. The firm occupy commodious premises, and here-
they are daily in receipt of heavy consignments of fruits and
country produce of every description, for which they have quick
sales, thus enabling them to make prompt and satisfactory returns-
to consignors. To the trade they offer advantages which few other
houses can duplicate, business methods having won for them a high
reputation among both producers and dealers, over both of whose*
interests they keep careful watch. The proprietors are natives of
Warren, Pa., and they are so well known to the trade as to render-
personal comments at our hands superfluous.
EVAN F. BENNERS, Cigars, Tobacco, Cigarettes and Smokers
Articles, No. 523 Chestnut Street.— This prosperous business-
was established about one year ago, by the gentleman
whose name heads this sketch, and from its inception the
venture has proved a highly gratifying success. The store,
which is centrally situated, is spacious and handsomely fitted up,
while four polite salesmen are in attendance, besides two repre-
sentatives on the road. A heavy and Al stock is constantly car-
ried, comprising imported Key West and domestic cigars in both
fine and medium grades, all the favorite brands of cigarettes-
smoking and chewing tobaccos of all kinds, meerschaum and
amber goods, pipes in great variety, snuff aud everything compre-
hended in smokers' articles; and the business of the establish-
ment which is of both a wholesale ami retail character, extends
throughout the city, state and adjoining states. Mr. Benners is a
Philadelphian by birth and fully merits the success he has
achieved.
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ALBERT DIEHK, Silver Plater ami Manufacturer ofD
Plates, Knob,, Etc., No. 2.T North Fourth Street— One o£
the oldest and best known concei ns devoted to silver plat-
in- and kindred branches in Philadelphia is that of Albert
Diehr, (successoi to Schee'rer & Diehr), No. 237 N.irtli Fourth
Street, which for upward of thirty-four yeai - in - been conducted
at the present location with uniform prosperltj . For fine work in
tli- line Indicated, or for promptness and reliability in executing
orders for the tra'de, no establishment of the kind in this city lias
a better reputation, its patronage Impro\ ing annually. This tlirit
Ing enterprise was started In 1835 by Scheerer & Diehr, wli
ducted it up to about two years ago, when the present proprietor
(son of one of the original members of the Ann), assumed control,
ami lias since eontinued the business with uninterrupted ucci -
The shop and pi emises occupy three compact floors, and all neces-
sary facilities are at band, while several competent assistants are
employed. Silver plating and polishing in all their branches are
done in the most expeditious and excellent maimer, and satisfac-
tion guaranteed in every instance : all work executed here being
warranted first class, while door, jamb, pew and name plates,
door knobs, bell-pulls, escutcheons, etc., are manufactured in
every style and design. Bell-banging is promptly attended to
likewise, and speaking tubes put up at shortest notice : Mr. D. also
taking orders for engraving steel stamps, figures, letters and
branding irons; and all orders for the trade receive immediate
attention. Mr. Diehr, who is a gentleman in the prime of life, and.
a native of this city, is a young man of many years practical
experience and skill in this line, and is thoroughly conversant
with the business in all its branch' s.
GOTTLOB B. WISSLICEN, Fancy Wood Turning and Carving,
Manufacturer of Different Kinds of Hard Wood Wooden
Ware, Nos. 636 and 638 Filbert. Street.— Among the most
expert exponents of the art of wood turning and carving in
Philadelphia is Gottlob B. Wissllcen, whose establishment is
located at Nos. 636 and 638 Filbert Street. Mr. Wisslicen has had an
experience extending over seventeeu years in his vocation, and in
1832 he founded his establishment at his present address, and
through his ability, energy and industry he has achieved marked
success. The work shop is complete in all its appointments,
being equipped in the most complete manner with the latest
wood-working machinery, operated by steam power, and employ-
ment is given a number of skilled workmen. Mr. Wisslicen gives
his attention to fancy wood turning and caning of every descrip-
tion, and makes a leading specialty of manufacturing different
kinds of hard wood lemon squeezers, and all other wooden ware,
for the trade. The productions of the establishment are first-class
in every particular, and all orders are promptly and satisfactorily
met on the most reasonable terms. An active trade is supplied
throughout the city and its vicinity, and the house is daily becom-
ing more and more popular. Mr. Wisslicen, who is a native of
Germany, has lived in this city for the past seventeen years. He
is an active member of the German Benevolent Society, has a large
circle of friends, aDd enjoys the good will of all who know him.
ER. HAWKINS & CO., Importing,, Commission and Jobbing
Cloth House, No. 736 Market Street, Southeast Corner of
, Eigjjth Street.— The foundation of this 'representative
house was laid in 1852, by Messrs. Fries & Magee, and,
after some changes, Mr. E. K. Hawkins succeeded the firm of
Malseed (S Hawkins, as sole proprietor, in July, 1884, continuing
the business under the present name and style. The premise, oc-
cupied for trade purposes comprise three floors, 25x100 feel ,
where Is carried the largest and most comprehensive assortment
of imported and domestic cloths and casslmeres to be found in the
city. The proprietor supplies the trade in this line throughout all
the great centres of population in the country, and knowing,
probably, better than any one else, the wants of the American
trade, with his intimate connections abroad and his perfected
facilities, he is the best prepared of any to promptly and satisfac-
torily fill all orders. His stock is kept up to the highest standard
of excellence and efficiency by fresh and frequent importations
ami supplies from the best looms of England, Scotland, Germany
and America and commends its own superior merits to the confi-
dence and patronage of ch in ist critical and discriminating buy-
ers. In addition to the above he is selling agent for two of the
lai ■■ a houses in Great Britain, one in London and one In Gl
and each succeeding season presents from them to his customers
the choicest "novelties" that the British [slesproduce. The house
Is luapositto ubstantlal indui ements both as to quality
and price, while business relations once entered into with it are
sure to prove plea ant, profil ible and lasting. .Mr. Hawkins Isa
native of Philadelphia, and a resident of this city for fifty years
and cue of its solid nml substantial citizens.
WII. PIPER & CO., Sole Miners and Shippers of Sonmau
White Ash Bituminous Coal and Coke, General Ofl
Nos. 411 and H3 Walnut Street— The business so suc-
cessfully conducted by this firm was originally estab-
lisned In 1S76, by Messrs. Dysent& Co., who were succeeded by the
present proprietors in 1879. They operate four mines, sttual
Cambria County, Fa., which have a capacity for producing some
r .■ hundred tens of coal per day; and also have thirty coke
ovens in constant running order. They possess superior facilities
for the prompt delivery of coal ill car-Jtbd cargo lots at all points
south, ea.>t and west, owning extensive shipping wharves at Green-
wich Point in this city, and at South Aniboy, N. J., and Baltimore,
Md. The Sonman white ash coal is extremely rich in all those ele-
ments which produce intense heat and complete combustion, and
is universally recognized as of a very superior quality being In
great demand with manufacturers, railroads and dealers wherever
once introduced and tested. It is guaranteed to maintain the
highest standard of excellence as regards care in Its preparation
for the market, coming as it does from some of the best equipped
collieries in America, while the prices quoted are always regulated
by the market. The co-partners, Messrs. W. H. Piper and John H.
Lewars, are both native Philadelphians, well and favorably known
in commercial and financial life.
WARE& DEGP.ASSE, Coopers, Gangers and Dealers in New
and Old Casks, No. 3S North Water Street.— The trade of
the cooper and ganger is a very important oue and is
well represented by Messrs. Ware & Degrasse whose
office and workshop is at No. 38 North Water Street. The dimen-
sions of the premises are 20x3n feet and very complete as regards
equipment for all purposes of the busiuess which embraces the
manufacture of all kinds of tight and other barrels, kegs, etc., and
for repairing and doing general jobbing. On an average from
eight to ten hands, all practical experienced workmen, are em-
ployed and especial attention is given to coopering in all it
branches and also to gauging barrels, casks, etc. Messrs. Ware &
Degrasse also buy, sell, exchange and deal in new barrels, hogs-
heads, casks, etc., and can supply any and all demands that may
be made upon them at satisfactory prices. The co-partners, tnue
had over thirty years experience in this business ami are among
the best known coopers and gangers in the city. Their business
operations are widespread and of the most substantial character
and I hey are very popular with all having dealings with them, and
they are well and favorably known in business circles in Phila-
delphia.
STANDARD SUSPENDER COMPANY, No. 23 North Third
Street.— This prosperous concern, which is one of the I ead
ing enterprises of the kind in the city, was established
about four years ago. and from its Inception the venture has
been a positive anil permanent success. The Standard Suspender
Company, occupy for business purposes a spacious floor and base-
ment, with factory in the rear, and have in service all u isary
facilities, while upward of twenty-five expert hands are employed
on the premises and outside, besides eight experienced salesmen
on the road. The productions include suspenders in all sizes,
styles, designs and patterns, of excellent material and superior
make, an exceedingly fine assortment being always kepi in stock ;
and the tisule of the concern, which Is at once large and active,
exti nds all over the United States. Mr. Samuel Lebm inn, who is
the sole propi letor, is a man in the prime of life, active, ei
and devoted to his business. He isa native of Germany, I
been in this country a quarter of a century, and has lived in
Philadelphia some fourteen years, and in this time has built up a
first-class business connection.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
HC. CURTIS & CO., Manufacturers of Men's Fine Linen
Collars and Cuffs, W. E. Degroff, Representative, No. 522
m .Market Street.— Truy has long retained the honored
supremacy as the leading centre in America for the
manufacture of collars and cuffs, and a prominent house engaged
therein is that of Messrs. H.C.Curtis & Co.. who are represented
in Philadelphia by Mr. W. E. Degroff, at No. 522 Market Street.
This blanch was opened here in 1SS5, and lias built up an extensive
-and steadily increasing trade throughout its territory, comprising
•the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. The trade
mark adopted by Messrs. Curtis & Co., is
widely recognized by the trade every-
where as the sure guarantee of uniform
/ excellence and exquisite taste, while the
•firm confirm their claim to leadership by originating exclusive new
•styles, which are accepted by the elite as en regie, and to which
the homage of the trade is rendered by a close imitation. The
•proprietors are leading authorities as designersand manufacturers
■of men's fine linen collars and cuffs; there are few their equal,
none their superior. They select their linens with the utmost
care, having special fine grades made by the thousands of yards
to their order, so that the "C & C" brand is always a standard of
•quality, and in cut, style, fit, artistic workmanship and elegant
laundering their goods cannot be excelled, while the firm's enor-
mous annual sales indicate bow highly they are appreciated. Mr.
Degroff is a native of New York, a resident of this city for the
past twenty years, and a young man of large business experience,
tried ability and personal worth.
ISAAC H. VENDIG. Manufacturer of the Celebrated Paragon
Overalls, Nos. 42S and 423 Market Street.— For thirty-three
years the production of the establishment now conducted
by Isaac H. Veudig (successor to Samuel Vendig & Son.)
•manufacturer of the celebrated Paragon overalls, has been in
steady and growing demaud in the trade. The goods produced in
this concern are of a very superior character, alike as to neatness,
durability, ease and fit, the Paragon overalls being an article of
•exceptional merit, the ne plus ultra garment of the kind to-day
upon the market— and as a consequence, has secured an enduring
hold on consumers throughout the country. This flourishing
enterprise was established in 1856 by Samuel Vendig who con-
ducted it alone up to 1ST'..', when the firm became Samuel Vendig
& Sou, and as such it remained until December 1, 1838, when the
present proprietor (youngest sou of the founder) succeeded to
the business. The business premises, including factory aud sales-
room, occupy a spacious second floor, well ordered and ueatly
appointed, while upward of forty expert, hands are employed,
besides several travelling salesmen. The productions include
besides the deservedly popular Paragon overalls, also a first-class
line of mechanics' sacks, coats aud pants, a full and fine assort-
ment being constantly on hand; and the trade of the house,
which extends to all parts of the United States, is at once large,
active and steadily improving. Mr. Isaac H. Vendig, who is a
native of this city, is a young man of push, enterprise and ample
experience, and prior to assuming control of the business, had
been for some years a clerk aud salesman in the establishment.
PRODRTGO, Artificial Flower and Fancy Feather Manufac-
turer, No. 732 Arch Street.— One of those active and rep-
, resentative houses which are contributing so largely to
Philadelphia's commercial prosperity is that of P. Rod-
rigo, the well-known artificial flower and fancy feather manufac-
turer. The business was originally established in 1SC0, by Messrs.
F. and P. Rodrigo, the present proprietor succeeding to the sole
control six yeais ago. The premises occupied for manufacturing
and s;i|,s purposes comprise three floors, 25x80 feet each, fully
supplied with every modern facility and convenience for Hie suc-
cessful prosecution of the business, while employment is given to
from fifty to seventy-five experienced hands. The qualifications
possessed by this house for the wholesale manufacture of its
specialties are of a very superior character, and its facilities for
rapid and systematic production are absolutely perfect. The
prnpi ; fir gives his close personal attention to the selection of all
materials, and is thoroughly enterprising and progressive in his
efi'oi t« to improve the (nullity and enhance the value ot his output
in all essential respects. As a result his artificial flowers and
fancy feathers are recognized by the trade everywhere as unsur-
passed for quality, beauty and excellence. 1 he trade is supplied
throughout the United States with the utmost promptness aud
satisfaction. Ostrich feathers dyed to order. Mr. Rodrigo is a
New Yorker by birth, a resident of this city for the past twenty-
five years, and a reliable and popular leader in his line of con-
structive enterprise.
NAEGELE WATCH & JEWELRY COMPANY, No. 20 North
Ninth Street.— This company opened its house in this city
in 1876. The salesrooms are thoroughly spacious in size,
elegantly fitted up, and perfect in convenience of arrange-
ment for display, inspection and sale. A very large stock is car-
ried in every line. Watches, Jewelry, precious stones of all kinds
are kept in abundance, including a choice supply of diamonds, dis-
tinguished for purity, beauty and perfect shape. These goods have
been selected with taste and judgment, exhibiting a wide range in
value, and are calculated to meet the wantsof the greatest possible
numberof buyers. The house will be prepared togive:the bestsatis-
faction in all its operations, and is consistent in all its determination
to supply thoroughly first-class goods on the most advantageous
terms that can be affoided. The business is conducted at retail,
and prompt attention is given to repair work. The officers of this
company are Eugene Naegele, president; A.J. Foote, secretary
and treasurer. Mr. Naegele is a native of Wurtemberg, Germany.
and has resided iu Philadelphia for the past twenty-two years.
He is the resident manager of die company ia this city, while Mr.
Foote has charge of the interests of the company in New York.
Both are expert and accomplished jewelers, and of high repute
and standing in the business world, Mr. Naegele being a practical
watchmaker.
FAGLEY & HALPEN, Manufacturers and Dealers iu Plain,
Stamped and Japanned Tinware, No. 333 North Second
Street.— This widely known and flourishing concern was es-
tablished in 1ST9 on North Second Street, occupying the
present building about four years, and from its inception the ven-
ture has been a most unequivocal success. The firm occupy as
factory and salesroom an entire four-story and basement structure
30vlf>"> feet in dimensions, while the premises an- ueatly appointed
and well equipped in every respect, and some twenty or more ex-
pert hands are employed iu the concern. They manufacture every-
thing in the line of plain, stamped and Japanned ware, kitchen
furnishing and household specialties, aud keep in stock always an
exceedingly fine assortment, including agate or granite ware,
hollow ware, sad irons, queen oil cans. Japanned ware, plain aud
returned ware, Henis' broilers, Henis' strainers, planished ware,
stove boards, acme fry pans, sheet iron pans, coal hods, lanterns,
fire shovels, tea kettles, tea trays, coal sieves, lemon squeezers, can
openers, etc., all orders for the trade receiving immediate atten-
tion. Messrs. Oliver Fagley and Henry Halpeu, who compose the
firm, are gentlemen in the prime of life and Philadelphlans by
birth. They are young men of energy, enterprise and good busi-
ness qualities, thoroughly reliable in their dealings, and enjoy an
excellent reputation iu commercial life.
FERDINANDO BARALDT, Artist and Fresco Decorator,
Studio, No. 1020 Chestnut Street.— Ferdinando Baraldi. the
talented artist and fresco decorator, is certainly one of the
leading exponents of this' interesting branch of art iu this
city, making a specialty of fine ecclesiastical work, while many of
the most imposing Catholic church edifices throughout the city,
state aud surrounding states, attest his skill. Mr. Baraldi, who is
a gentleman in the prime of life, was bom in Italy, and has been
in this country quite some time, coming to Philadelphia in 1882.
He is a thoroughly expert workman and an artist of exceptional
skill, with sixteen years' experience in the exercise of his profes-
sion and is a master of his art in all its branches. Mr. Baraldi
has beeu established on his own account since 1881, and from the
first he has enjoyed a highly gratifying patronage, having done
the altar and general interior decorating of the Church of St.
Charles Borromeo, St. Mary's church and the Church of the Visi-
tation, this city; the new Catholic church iu Trenton, another
church in Wilmiugtou and several out of town churches.
ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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ASA JONES, Proprietor ami Manufacturer of Jones' Cattle
Powder, Etc, No. 211 Market .street.— in tin- care and treat-
ment of horses, cows and other domestic animals it is
worthy ol note, that for general excellence, efficacy and
reliability do article of the kind yet ottered lor sale compares with
Jones' cattle powder, Asa Jones, M. D., proprietor and manufac-
turer. It is a compound of exceptional merit for creating a
healthy appetite, enlivening the spirit, improving the appearance,
purifying the bl 1 and imparting beneficent general results; and
Is conceded b) all who have used it to be the ne plus ultra of cattle
powders, having successfully passed through the various stages of
observation, comparison and test for upward of twenty years.
This invaluable vegetable combination Is the result of applied
study and research, extending over a period of several years.
Apart from its beneficial restorative effect on sick or dejected cat-
tle and horses, it possesses in a pre-eminent degree, the rare
properties of Besh rebuilding and fat-creating, while its alterative
effect on the blood and general system, is such as to speedily over-
come almost every ailment to which the animal may be subject.
For milch cows, it is unequalled as a lacteal stiinulent, one or two
tablespiMiuful doses per day producing an astonishingly Increased
flow of greatly enriched milk. Dr. Jones, who is a gentleman
rather past the meridian of life, but active and energetic, was born
at Doylestown, Ta., but has resided in Philadelphia since 1850. He
established himself in business as a druggist in 1859, and twenty-
five years later abandoned that profession to embark in the manu-
facture of condition powders and cattle medicines, iu which he has
achieved signal success. The premises occupied as laboratory.and
salesroom are commodious and well appointed, while several in
help are employed.
THOMAS MOVER & BRO., Importers and Manufacturers of
Harness, Saddles and Trunks, No. 910 Arch Street.— The
oldest and leading emporium for harness, saddles, trunks,
and all goods needed by the travelers and horsemen, located
in this city, is that of Messrs. Thomas Moyer & Ero. This house
was founded in 1811 by Mr. Thomas Moyer, and has been kept in
the family ever since, the present proprietors, Messrs. Thomas and
Win. (J. Moyer. succeeding to the control in 18S6. They are widely
prominent and popular as importers and manufacturers of every-
thing belonging to this line of trade, supplying their customers at
both wholesale and retail, and at the lowest cash prices. The
premises occupied for manufacturing and trade purposes comprise
an entire four-story brick building, 22x200 feet In dimensions, while
every modern facility is at hand for insuring rapid and perfect
production and the prompt and satisfactory fulfillment of all
orders. The stock Is one of the largest and finest of its kind in the
city, embracing single and double harness, saddles, collars, bri-
dles, halters, whips, robes, horse clothing, brushes, combs, surcin-
gles, horse boots, fly nets, and all kinds of horse furnishing goods
from a bit to a blanket; also trunks, valises, satchels, bags and
all goods needed by travelers. The harness displayed is of the
well-known Mover manufacture, in which nothing but the very-
best leather, trimmings and mountings are used, and none but the
most skillful workmen are employed in its production. Avery
large custom business is transacted in light and heavy harness,
and a force of twenty expert hands contribute to the satisfactory 1 ',
operations of the house. The trade of the firm is brisk and lively
at both wholesale and retail, and inducements are offered to the
trade and consumers in the matter of terms and prices. The
Messrs. Moyer are native Philadelphians, thoroughly practical,
enterprising and reliable.
THOMAS WATTSON & SONS. Commission Merchants, No. 129
South Front Street.— Representative among leading ship-
ping and commission merchants ,,r this city stand Messrs.
Thorn. is Watt -mii StSons. This is an old and honored house In
the trade, and its proprietors areahleand enterprising merchants,
fully conversant with every detail of the shipping trade, and the
requirements of domestic and foreign markets. Special attention
is given by the firm to the chartering, freighting, exchange, pur-
chase and sale or vessels, and to the purchase and shipment of
goods on consignment to and from all parts of the world. They
handle West [ndia merchandl -• ol all kinds, making aspecialty of
sugar and niol isses, and are prepared to make liberal ad . luces
wleoi desired on consignments, and to guarantee prompt sales and
speedy returns. It is of direct interest to dealers iu the .,■
modi ties to communicate with this responsible firm, who are pro-
moting the expansion Ol the export and import trade Ol the Ouited
States iu a marked and thoroughly successful manner. The
foundation of this business was laid some fifty years ago 0} Mr.
Thomas Wattsoo, who sonic years ago associated his son, Mr.
John B. Wattson, with him. These gentlemen are both native
Philadelphians, members ol the Commercial and the Maritime
Exchanges, and so well and favorably known in the commercial
and financial world as to place them in a position lai beyond the
requirements of any praise which these pages could bestow.
W II. 1. 1AM BI.ANNEK, Manufacturer of Feather Dusters.
No. 203 Kace Street.— This Is a house of comparatively
late formation, although Mr. Blanner bas had a length
eued and thorough experience extending over a period
of twenty years in this city and Chicago, and was hence most Inti-
mately conversant iu every department of the business, prior to-
his establishing himself in Philadelphia in 18SS. Mr. Blanner I an
extensive manufacturer of all kinds of ostrich feather dusti i •
including bell, parlor and picture dusters, aud of every grade and
variety in all the sizes of turkey dusters, making of these goods
one of the most full and diversified lines to he found In the city of
Philadelphia, and oflered at prices which will at once be con-
vincing to the trade as being the lowest the market affords. The
premises occupied are centrally and eligibly located at No. 203-
Race Street, and consist of a spacious and commodious second
floor, equipped with every modern convenience and appliance for
the advantageous prosecution of the business, employment being
afforded a number of skilled hands, who are chosen for proficiency
in this particular department of manufacture. The large jobbing
trade, which extends over Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Dela-
ware, is under the personal supervision of the proprietor, and buy-
ers will find very desirable stock from which to select their pur-
chases at this extensive leather duster emporium.
/
OEERTEUFFEP. & JIARLIN, Book Binders, Rear of 621 Com-
merce Street.— For fine work in the book-binding line an
establishment [which is one of the best equipped of the kind
in the city for binding in leather, and which is amply pie-
pared to meet all demands of the jobbing trade that may be made
upon its resources, is that of Messrs. OberteuSer &. Marlin. This
enterprise was founded on August 1, 1SS8, by the present owners,
under whose energetic management a large and steadily increas-
ing patronage has been acquired. Both members of the firm have
had mature experience in their vocation. Mr. Oberteuffer having
been engaged in the trade for thirty-three years, Mr. Marlin for
fifteen years. They are, therefore, proficient in all the details of
their calling, and as they give their personal attention to their
affairs, the best and most satisfactory results are achieved. The
premises occupied consist of a floor 25x80 feet in dimensions, and
fitted up in the most approved style. Book and pamphlet binding
of all kinds are executed promptly aud at the most reasons
rates. Messrs. Oberteufler A Marlin have lived for many years in
this city, and are members of several organizations, among others
the Book Binders' Fraternity Association.
■jty OPGE & HUSTON, Photoga-aphic- Enlargements by Solar
t_ I and Electric tight, No. 622 Arch Street.— Messrs. Hodge .'.
Huston founded their enterprise five years ago. bringing
mature experience to exercise in their operations, and
they have since acquired a large, active trade, extending through-
out the United States. Messrs. Hodge & Huston give special
attention to the enlargement of card, cabinet, etc., photographs
to life size, utilizing both the solar and the electric light in their
operations. They secure permanent prints by the platinum pro-
cess, and all work furnished by them is guaranteed not to fade.
The premises occupied are fitted up and equipped in the m
complete and approved fashion, and every convenience is pos-
sessed for the production of strictly first-class work, while only
the most skillful assistants are employed in the establishment.
No delay is allowed in the fulfillment of orders, aud the !■• I Ol
satisfaction is guaranteed iu all goods secured from this reb
hou'ie.
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ILLUSTRATED PHILADELPHIA.
CHAS. A. DUY, General Agent for ihe Fidelity and Casualty
Company, of New York, No. 146 South Fourth Street.— This
company was organized in 1876 anil has from that date had a
representative in Philadelphia. For the past six years
the representative has been Mr. Duy, who has had over
thirty years practical experience in the insurance business. The
company protects employers against losses through the short com-
ings of clerks who hold positions of trust, and store keepers,
property owners and others against losses by the breakage of
plate glass. The company has had a most successful career, en-
Joys the confidence of the commercial public, has a capital o[ £'250,-
000, and is under excellent experienced management. The presi-
dent is Mr. William M. Richards, the vice president Mr. George F.
Seward, and the secretary Mr. Robert J. Hillas. The directors
<all resident in Mew York) are Messrs. Geo. S. Coe, president
American Exchange National Bank; J. S. T_ Stranahan, president
Atlantic Dock Co.: Alex. E. Orr, president Produce Exchange. S.
Y.; G. G. Williams, president Chemical National Bank; J. Kogers
Maxwell, president C. K. R. of N. J.: A. B. Hull, retired merchant;
H. A. Hurlbut. president of Committee of Emigration ; J. D. Ver-
milye, president Merchants' National Bank; John L. Kiker, of J.
I,. 4,1. .->. Hiker; J. G. McCullough. N. Y„ L. E. & W. Ry.Co.; T.S.
Moore, of Moora A Wallace; Win. H. Male, president Atlantic
Trust Co.; Win. M. Richards, president ; Geo. F. Seward, vice
president. The company, in addition to its capital, had, on De-
cember 31. 18SS, a net surplus of 852,089.39, and up to that date had
paid losses amounting to 31,412,346.59. In Mr. Duy the company
has an excellent representative who enjoys the confidence and
esteem of all Philadelphians, of which he is one by birth.
WILLIAM BORNEMANN. Manufacturer of Leather School
Bags, Shawl, Trunk, Package, Book and Skate Straps,
and Straps of all Descriptions, No. 149 North Second
Street.— The manufacture of leather school bags, straps,
etc., is carried on extensively by Mr. Wm. Bornemann, at
No. 142 North Second Street. The premises, a spacious store and
workshop, have dimensions of 25x125 feet, and are complete and
perfect in all departments. A number of hands are employed, and
a very superior line of goods are turned out which are made of the
best material in a most excellent manner, and are always in
demand and find a ready sale on the market. School bags are
made in various sizes, and also shawl, trunk, package, book and
skate straps, in fact, leather straps of all kinds are made in
immense quantities and sold in the city and shipped to the trade
in different parts of the country. In the store, besides the goods
of his own manufacture. Mr. Bornemann carries a large and
varied stock of pocket books of all kinds, and fancy leather goods
and trunks and satchels, and hand bags and sample cases and
trunks for commercial men, etc. A large business is done and as
low prices are always quoted in this establishment, the trade is
steadily glowing and expanding. Mr. Bornemann, who is from
Germany, originally came to New York in 1849 and to Philadel-
phia in ISM, and for twenty years was engaged in the manufac-
ture of pocket books previous to his engaging in his present busi-
ness. He is an experienced business man, and is a prominent
member of the Masonic order. He is abiy assisted in his business
operations by his son, Mr. L. A. Bornemann, who, as a salesman,
is active, energetic and successful.
HANEV & HEATON, Planters. Growers and Dealers in Fresh
and Salt Oysters, Maurice River Coves a Specialty. No.
222 North Delaware Avenue. — Fifty-seven years of uniform
prosperity sums up in brief the history of the widely
known establishment of Haney & Heaton. planters, growers and
wholesale dealers in fresh and salt oysters, No. 322 North Delaware
Avenue. It is, in fact, one of the oldest and foremost concerns of
the kind in Philadelphia, and fully sustains its well earned repu-
tation for choice goods and honorable dealing— none better in the
city. This time-honored house was established in 1832 by Capt.
Benj. Haney, who for years was engaged on his boat in the oyster
industry along the coast, and carried on business alone up to 1865,
when the firm name became Haney & Ogden, the style changing
to Haney & Heaton in April, 1888. They occupy spacious and well
appointed quarters at No. 322 North Delaware .'.v Mice, where a
large and first-class stock ol fresh and salt oyste.j 'S constanfy
kept on hand. while several efficient assistants are employed. The
firm are prepared to ail all orders for anything in the line indi-
cated in the most expeditious and thoroughly reliable manner.
shipping largely to western points, with a substantial city and sub-
urban trade; and altogether a flourishing business is carried on:
the total annual sales of the concern giving evidence of steady in-
crease. Messrs. Benjamin Haney and Aaron Heaton are both
natives of this city. They are men of strict integrity iu their
dealings as well as sagacity, energy and thorough experience,
and maintain au Al standing in the oyster trade.
ARMSTRONG & CONNOR, Electrical Contractors, No. 115
North Sixth Street.— Among the most energetic and suc-
cessful electrical contractors doing business here are
Messrs. Armstrong & Conner. This firm was organized in
October. 18SS, and the success thus far met with has been of a
most marked and encouraging character. The firm occupy a
handsomely appointed office, where they keep on hand a full line
of electrical equipment, and have every convenience and facility
for the carrying out scientifically and satisfactorily all orders en-
trusted to them. They contract for putting into buildings of all
kinds electric plants, dynamos, etc., and for executing all kinds of
wire work for the same. They have executed much of this class of
work in all parts of the city and vicinity, and among other places
which they have equipped with electrical plants, may be men-
tioned Spreckel's Sugar Refinery, the Philadelphia Coal and Iron
Company's building, etc. The individual members of the firm are
Messrs. William A. Armstrong and Edward Conner, both of whom
are natives of Philadelphia. They are energetic, intelligent
young men, of considerable scientific ability." and have had a
special training for the important branch of industry iu which
they are engaged. Mr. Conner having been educated at Lehigh
University of this state, and to which they are closely devoted by
inclination. They are experts at their trade, and are rapidly build-
ing up a fine business connection and an enviable reputation.
JACOB C. CASSEL. Florist, Manufacturer of Terra Cotta Ware,
No. TOO Arch Street.— A widely known and, reliable house in
Philadelphia, successfully engaged in the manufacture of
terra cotta ware, etc., is that of Mr. Jacob C. Cassel, the
florist, whose office and salesrooms are situated at No. 709 Arch
Street. Mr. Cassel's terra cotta factory, which is the largest of
the kind in Pennsylvania, is located at No. 2341 North Seventh
Street. This business was established twenty years ago by Mr.
C. Friese who was succeeded by Mr. Cassel twelve years ago and
who has since built up an extensive and permanent patronage in
all sections of the United States. His store is spacious and well
arranged, and is fully stocked with a superior assortment of terra
cotta garden vases, window boxes, hanging baskets, aquaria orna-
ments, etc. He also deals in aquaria, aquaria plants, gold fish,
fish food, canary birds, bird cages, bird seed, all kinds of bird
requisites, and glass shades of all sizes. Mr. Cassel likewise sup-
plies a large demand for flowers of all descriptions and seeds. He
furnishes promptly, bouquets, wreaths, and various emblematic
designs for weddings, parties, balls, funerals, etc., and guarantees
entire satisfaction to patrona. All orders are promptly filled at
the lowest possible prices.
PAUL H.BARDES,InsuranceBroker,No.l3S South Fourth Street.
—Not many among Philadelphia's leading insurance brokers
are better known or enjoy a larger measure of public favor
than Pan! H.Barues. He has been actively and successfully
engaged in this line for upwards of twenty-three years, and has
acquired an excellent patronage. Mr. Barues is a general insurance
broker, and prepared to place all classes of desirable risks with
responsible fire, life, accident, marine, plate-glass, boiler and
other companies at the very lowest rates, giving special attention
to the handling or large lines. Insurance papers of every descrip-
tion are negotiated also, and losses and claims judiciously attended
to. while personal attention is devoted to writing policies, in short.
everything pertaining to Insurance is transacted in the most
prompt and trustworthy manner. Mr. Barues, who is a man of
middle age and a native of this city, is a gentleman of energy,
business tact and experience, and is an active member of the Board
of Lndei writers.
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ITS WEALTH AND INDUSTRIES.
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