The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-11-20
TwINE AND CoRDAGE.

TwINE AND CoRDAGE.
Prominent among the deserving erterpris-
es of our city, is the Rock Island Irvine and
Cordage Factory, established and still car
ried ON by Mr.. VIM. Taylor, and located or
Guyer street, not far from Judge Spe"eers
residence. Its energetic proprietoe came 10
this city, from Galena, in 1879, WITH ABOUT
as much of this worlds GODS as could be
conveniently packea within an ordinary
travelling satcbes Believing that quite an
opening e~.sted at this city for business in
his Bss, he called on Henry Darts Sons,
~ad after stating his plans, applied for as
sistance. With their usual hberality and
foresight, these gentlemen advanced him
funds sufficient to purchase stock of hemp,
and in small shanty near his present To-
cation, he set his project in motion. By
dint of energy and industry, and by the aid
of his skill and experience, he soon COM
menced turning out rope, Irvine, and pack
ing, which commanded ready sale, and
created succeeding demand. His bene-
factors purchased all he could manufacture,
and soon found it impossible to keep any
kind of stock on hand. The very day
supply reached their store, it WAS cleared
out. Mr.. Taylor proved to be an adept at
his calling, and having commenced to turn
out just what had long been a staple article
of trade at this city, was pushed to meet his
orders. S. W. Wheelock, of the Moline Pa
per Mills, on examining samples, gave Mr..
Taylor an order for all the packing used in
his extensive establishment, and has contin-
ued to purchase at the same place ever since.
Considering the amount of Moline paper
shipped in every direction through this state
aad Iowa. this is quite an item. The wrap
ping paper mills below this city, also gave
the new article trial, and have used moth
ing else since. In a short time, the railroad
companies followed the example. This live.
ly home business called for an enlargement
of facilities, and an increase of workmen,
both of which were promptly provided. In
addition, brisk trade was also commenced
with all parts of Iowa, and many important
towns along the river above us. In fact,
the fortunate proprietor soon found himself
at the head of quite respectable business.
Besides purchasing private property for his
own use, he was enabled to invest q consid.
cradle sum in improving his factory, and at
this time is prospecting beyond his highest
anticipations. Such men are always wei
come to our city and will never fail of re
ceiving liberal patronage in any legitimate
branch their enterprise may lead tuem.
MATCHES.
The Rock Island Match Factory was
started in 1853, in a building on Washing
ton street,next to Dimick's Livery Stable, by
A. Hull, who carried on fair business fol
about FIVE years, and then sold out TO F. h
Warren. A year ago last July, VIM. C
Welch purchased half interest, and finally
in May last, the whole concern, since which
time he has held it. Since the enactment o
the stamp law, this enterprise has been con
siderably checked. The larger establishments
Of the eastern cities, by purchasing stamp:
, in great quantities, are allowed percentage
thereon, by the government, and consequent
! | ly are sometimes content with smaller prof
its on their goods. This operates agains
home enterprises of this kind, but not suf
: fciently to break them down. This factor,
; is now giving employment to from six &c
eight hands, and is manufacturing as gooG
and satisfactory matches are made any
t where. Considerable shipping is done, tc
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to regular trade with almost every mair
portion of Illinois and Iowa. About fort,
> gross of matches are turned out per day, blu
$ a steady increasing trade will render, in
short time, an increase of facilities unavoid
able. May all similar projects meet with tn
g same fate
o Chas. P. Hengstler, who has been o res
dent of our city for the past thirteen years
] and was formerly engaged in the furnitur
trade, opened cigar factory on nlinoi
street, near the Rodman House, about tw
years ago. he gives constant employment
to eight hands, and turns out large quaint
ties of the most popular brands. Keeping
| 1ujl SCOck OF all KINDS OF TOBACCO IN 0anQ,
occupies the three stories of the building
n and is doing fair wholesale business. Thi
/ is principally carried on with the dealers i
n the counties surrounding our city, and wit
e those located in the contiguous counties c
f Iowa. For the time that he has been cal
e rying on business in this line, he has ACHE,
" ed quite a triumph.
n Geo. l.. Quist, wholesale tobacconist an
= cigar manufacturer, on Illinois street, nea
d the ARGUS Office, has occupied his presen
6 stand for the last ten years. Commencin
e with small capital, he nevertheless stoo
. at his post with admirable perseverance, dul
ing all that time, and by his accommodating
y manners, and thorough knowledge of hi
# business, has built up trade which an
e man might feel contented to possess. He
Of now manufacturing every description c
cigars, from the rarest HAVANA, to tn
70 =, cheapest Concha, with which he is supplyin
g a large and increasing demand, both fror
II, city and country.
Ernst Roadewig, on Illinois street, nea
the Hermann House, formerly dealt exter
sively in the cigar and tobacco line, in De
venport, but approaching the superior az