Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-05-30
A Representative Firm.

III our personal reference to bust
ness houses aud business men, we have
thus far omitted the mention of one
of the most popular and substantial
houses in the city. We refer to the
wholesale confectionery establish
ment of b. J. Boulton & Bro, which
has come to the front rank as one of
the most important concerns in the
State.
Eighteen years ago B, j. Boulton, a
practical mechanic, after surveying
all the towns along the Des Moines
river, came to che conclusion, which
time has verified, that this city would
ultimately become the boss town in
the State, and fully imbued with that
idea he formed the basis of their pres
cnt flourishing business. In juno
1859, Ben purchased small bakery
and confectionery concern, which at
that time stood where the Iowa Ma
tional Bank building now stands, from
a German by the name Of Heidensfel.
ter, and went to work in earnest. He
was one Of the first to open his shop
in the morning and the last to leave
at night. His business soon began to
increase, and an enlargement of his
facilities became necessary, he moved
across the street to where A. Schmitt
is now located, where more extensive
quarters were erected and he continu-
ed to flourish. In 1866 the business
had increased to such an extent that il
was necessary to take partner, and
&. w. Boulton became a member OF
the firm, since which time they have
been more than ordinarily successful
In 1866 they commenced wholesaling
quite extensively, and five years age
quit the bakery altogether. The ex.
tensive building now occupied by
Schmitt, was built by them, but in 8
very few years was found altogether
too small for their large and rapidly
increasing trade. They moved tt
their present commodious manufac.
tory two years ago, which it will be
remembered was constructed with
special reference to their business. II
is so feet deep and three stories high
They have felt the general financial
depression as little, perhaps, as any
firm in the city and inform us that
their trade is fully equal to their bus.
mess of last year.
At present they carry large stock
of confectionery principally of their
own manufacture, canned goods Of
every variety, and at present have the
most complete stock of fireworks ev.
er brought to this part Of the country
and as they are much cheaper than
ever before, the boys may safely an
ticipate lots of fun on the 4th of July
The mandatory is superintendent
by the head Of the firm in person and
no authorizations or impurities are al
lowed 10 enter into the confectionery
under any circumstances, consequent
ly their goods are eagerly sought fol
and sell more readily where they art
known than any other brand. G. w
is the purchasing agent and genera
travelling salesman. BY his encrg,
and perseverance the firm of D. j
Boulton& Bro. is well known all ovel
the State and he never secures Gus
toner but he retains him.
! Mrs. Herbert is superintendent o
packing and shipping and Miss AL
lie Herbert is book keeper.
i We have no hesitancy in sayin.
that the firm is one of the most relia
BILE in the state, and entirely WORTHY
of the confidence of the public
Should this item meet the eye of an,
; dealer in their line Of goods, w
: would suggest that orders sent to B
J. Boulton &Bro., will be prompt!
filled, at prices that always give salts
faction.