Morris tribune., 1881-04-21
CHICAGO.
ITSMARvELOUS PROSPERITY

LIZ mnn IAOOko IOOl Lh1 j i
The Enormous Increase of Its
Commerce and Manufactures.
Unrivaled by Any City of Ancient or
' " Modern Times. '
The surprising growth OF Chicago is best
shown by the following figures: Population in
1871, 297, 900; in 1881, 5O4, 900. It's ma
marked and astonishing, has been brought
about by the downright energy and pluck of it's
merchants, coupled with their acknowledged in
telligence, honesty, and untiring industry.
Despite general depression in business all
over the land during part Of the past decade,
have kept steadily on, retaining their old, and
securing new trade, and as a result are now
standing at the front Every firm mentioned
below are brilliant examples Of these qualities
and are, as matter of course, pre- emimently
and worthily successful
ABSOLUTELY PURE SOAPS
The soap manufacturing firm of James 8.
Kirk l. Co., of Chicago, is the largest in the
world, and they deal exclusively in this article.
Their production last year was 40, ZOO, 900
1bs, amounting to about So, 100000 This
immense success has been achieved by the use
of the finest vegetable oils and refined tallow,
none of the So called greases entering into the
manufacture of their goods.
In addition to the staple and laundry soaps,
j. 3. Kirk d Co, are now perfecting arrange
ments for the manufacture of every variety of
fine mill finish toilet and fancy soaps. Sold in
all the States and Territories.
PIANOS AND ORGANS, DC.
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is that Of Julius Bauer & Co., 1872 1874
Wabash Ave-, and one of the best pianos made
anywhere is the s'Bauer" Piano. manufactured
at their establishment in New York City. This
instrument has peculiar accompaniment such
as the Agraffe attachment, and the patent Vio-
lin shaped sounding board, giving those sing
ing qualities 30 much admired. For durability,
this instrument stands without an equal
A very large stock Of the Bauer Organs,
adapted for Parlor, Church and Masonic uses,
prices varying from $50 to $175.
The largest stock Of Band instruments in
France.
-.. SEWING MACHINES.
The Eldredge Sewing Machine Company,
whose principal Office is at 1919 State street,
Chicago, may justly point with pride to their
record, made since the introduction of their
market their sales are already very large, and
the reputation of their superior machine well
established. The straightforward method up
on which their business is conducted, and the
high standard of finish and mechanical art dis
played in the construction of their machine has
made the Eldredge sewing machine much
sought for by such as desire to purchase some.
thing that's strictly reliable
BRIGGS HOUSE,
Corner Randolph Street and Fifth Avenue.
The above old established house, rebuilt, has
recently passed into the hands Of Messrs. Up
man & Tanning, Crank Upman, late Of Up
mans hotel, St Paul, J. D. Tanning, late Of the
popular hotel men who will conduct it in q first
class manner at popular prices-l so rooms at
S. 90 and 100 at So. so per day. Two blocks
from c. & N. W. r r; street cars to c. NJ. & st.
Paul R. R. and all other parts Of the city. In
the business centre, half block from Court
House and City Hall, and only two blocks to all
places of amusement
HALLS SAFE L. LOCK co.
The above title represents the largest and
most successful manufacturers Of Fire and
Burglar Proof Safes in the world. The Factor
covers Sl2 acres, is stories high, and gives
employment to 600 men. The past year has
been one of uninterrupted increase in sales.
Over l, 900 new Bank Safes were sold, and an
unprecedented large number Of fire proof safes
to Merchants, Fire and Burglar proof safes to
Railroad Officials, County Officers, and Cor
poratons. Headquarters, LAT anu 149 Dear
born street, Cn1caSO
AN ENTERPRISING NEWSPAPER
TIE INTER OCEAN now has special tele
graph line connectingit its Washington Office with
the homo Office in Chicago 1t is worked by its
own operators both in Washington and Chicago.
It is the only Chicago paper that has had the
courage to undertake so extensive an enter
prise. Take it all in all, TIE INTER OCEAN is
one Of the most enterprising and best newspa-
pers Of the country. 1t is ably edited and is
always soundly Republican, but never truculent
to power. 1t has grown rapidly in circulation
and influence in the last few years. and now
stands the equal of any Of the great papers of
the country. An evidence Of it's immense cir
culation is found in the fact that during the
year 1880 it paid over ST., 900 for postage
alone This is more than all the other secular
papers of Chicago paid during that time.
STATIONERY AND BLANK BOOKS
Brown l. Kelly, for many years connected
with the old house of Culver, Page, Hoyne &
Co., have established themselves in the above
line at 1914 l. 1876 Dearborn St, and are pre-
pared to supply a complete line of goods from
stock; or make to order any class Of Blank
Books that may be desired Correspondence
with Bank and County officers solicited
Importer Of and dealer in guns, ammunition,
fishing tackle, cutlery, etc., 50 State St, offers
to sportsmen and tho trade one of the most
varied and desirable stocks to be found any
and it's trade has t'grown up with the develop
ment of the country, and now extends through
out the entire Northwest
MACHINERY.
ia. Fay l. Co., 2O7 and 2O9, Lake St., Chi
cago, are manufacturers of Wood Working Ma
chinery also are agents for Putnam Machine Cas-
Blaisdel Lathes and Drills, Blake Steam
Pumps, Steam Engines, Blowers, Betting, Sup
plies. J. A. Roche, Manager, Chicago.
PAINTING l. DRAWING MATERIAL
All Abbott l. Co., 147 State St., Chicago
make speciality of everything pertaining to
wants Of the Artist and Architect. Have also
large stock of fancy Articles for Decoration,
Wax Flower Goods, Glass Shades, &c. Send
for catalogue
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
The celebrated Inman Line, which has been
running between New York and Europe for over
Brown, at 81 South Clark St., Chicago. Local
agents in all the principal towns in the United
| States.
| can be replaced of the most perfect construc-
| ton BY Sharp l. Smith, 100 Randolph st 4,
| Chicago, manufacturers ofsurglcal instruments,
apparatuses for deformities Of all kinds, elastic
| stockings for enlarged veins and weak joints.
So AND loot COUNTER" SUPPLIES.
Butler Bros, who originated this business,
| have houses in New York, Boston and Chicago.
| The latter being at 200 4 2O2 Randolph St
By sending for their complete price list you will
| learn the particulars.
ATTENTION! Miners and Sarveyors:-The
largest stock in the Northwest Of Translts,
| Marine Glasses, Telescopes, Magic Lanterns,
re Nc at lowest prices Manasse Optician,