The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-12-24

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Our Manufactures
! The wagon shop of Mr.. L. Balm, is we think
the first one that was built in the state. In
the year of grace 1s48, Mr.. H. Mitchell, put
i UP buildings in the small village of Southport,
! now the city of Kenosha,) that was suppos.
ed would be large enough to supply the mar
ket for MANY years and these small buildings
have been added to until they have become
| the extensive manufactory see before me-
/ Mr. Mitheil commenced making two wag-
ons per week-and this was greet undertake
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try was settled, and also, the fact that it was
before the days of green backs and the only
circulating medium was strips OF printed pa
per, issued by an enterprisng citizen Of the
Valdge of Chicago
In the fall of 1852, Mr.. Balm purchased this
property, but not thinking this business Of
Importance enough to give it his entire time
be continued to devote his attention to the
hardware trade, in which he was engaged.
and allowed his shops to take care of them
vessels. ~ d 48HsFF 4C E -.ecs-
AS a matter Of course a business thus man
aged, did not increase very apidly-but the
quality of the work was such that inquiries
were made and urgent letters were sent for
the "Bain Wagon, - from all parts of the
west, and the year 1862 foxnd him making
six wagon per week and tue demand not full
fy met.
Now, for the first, Mr.. Balm thought tho
business worthy of his attention, for, if six
wagons per week could be sold, why not
twenty? and being the pioneer shop of the
state, why not increase his business all that
the condition of the west would warrant ?-I
and being man who is prompt to act when
Judgement directs, lie threw off oil otherbus
siness engagements and gave this his undi-
vidcd attention. /
It is said Of Gen. Grant that his success lies
III the fact that he has always secured the I
best men that could be found as his aids. Mr. /
Balm has shown that he too knows, how to Sc
cure the right man in the right place--for in
looking over the Yorkmen left him by Mr.. /
Mitchell, he found one who, he thought, pos
sqd the qualifications that 60 to make a good I
foreman; and he did not err, for in Georgc1
Yule he has, all that he needs--a good me
chanic and an indefatigable Worker-one who |
understands how wagon ought to be made /
who always obtains the best material, know
ing that successin the first place, depends on
this; and then employs only the best work
men to put that material together. e
Fer sfourteen years, George has been the
ruling spirit Of these works, and so thorough
~ has he become identified with it, that
wagons of the best proportions appear at the
motion of his hand,
For nine years, six wagons per week was
the extreme number made at this shop, but
the reputation OF the work vas such, that it.
was found necessary to Increase, and the
opening of the present year found him max
ing % wagons each week.
But this was not enough; the cry WAS still 1
for more, and in a few days the present pre-
duct of As wagons WILDE Increased to Go.
Mr.. Balm will then employ 1870 men, to /
whom he will pay SIS, 900 per year. and there
by give support to rs or so families.
Iron aud lumber to the velue of e6o, 900 is
each year By skillfull hands made to be worth
5000 .-..-4..,.e. .sSs'i
These wagons are sold. in all parts of the
west, but find their principal market in wes-
tern Missouri. As an evidence Of the repu-
tation of the q Balm Wagon" we would state
that the sales in tsoo places. this year, has
reached S85, 900. Mr.. Balm has had several
orders from Oregon, and Only is waiting fer
the completion Of the Pacific Railroad, to
extend his trade in that direction. a
One fact in connection with this shop is
worthy Of note: after careful examination
We think the evidence is conclusive, that the |
first ''Thimble Skein'' wagon made In the
west, was made in this shop, and is now ewn.
ed by farmer in the town Of Somers.
The above shows what Que man has done, 8
and yet there is room for more. UHtiring in /
thorough knowledge of, and atten- 9
to his business, has made this success, and q
the citizens of Kenosha may well rejoice that 7
they have man with Thorn who possesses the G
ability and public spirit of ED. BArNi
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