The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-14
HEAT.
Not the Weather but its
Substitute.
How the Stove is Manufactured in
Rock Island.

Rock Island annd Moline have been par
ticularly fortunate in the marked success
which has attended all efforts to establish
different manufacturing industries in the
two cities. So well known is the fact that
the two places have obtained a national
reputation as well established manufac-
turing centre. This may be due in part, to
the natural and artificial facilities which
this section possesses, but the most potent
factor in the phenomenal success of the in
dustries that have made the place celebrat-
ed in the fine judgment, energy and tact
which characterizes the management of the
various establishments.
This statement is especially true and APP
propriate when applied to
THE ROCK ISLAND STOVE COMPANY,
an organization whose existence dates back
but a few years, and whose increasing bus
mess and sound financial standing brand it
as one of the solid firms of the west IN this
particular branch of trade.
In 1870 the works were erected in this
city and work was commenced under the
stock plan arrangement. Several different
managers OBLIGATED at the head of the con-
Germ while thus organized. In 1880 it was
decided to change the stock company, and
for this purpose, it was purchased by Mr..
Phil Mitchell, A. NJ. Blakesley and Frank
Mixter. The latter firm have since con-
Quoted its business affairs, and to them is
attributed the credit for the high CONNER
cial standing of the stove works.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Since the new firm secured possession of
the works they have made many and sub
stantial improvements not alone to the
works themselves but also to the variety
and finish of the different articles manu-
featured. The foundry has been enlarged
as well as the other buildings and now the
Rock Island stove works occupy an entire
block Of ground for the proper transaction
of their business. By this enlargement of
the works the facilities for increased work
have been doubled, and the demand for
goods manufactured at this establishment
is equal to if not greater than the present
supply.
The patterns of the different kinds of
stoves have also been remodeled to meet
the requirements of the present day,
and they now are able to furnish
the latest Improvements in ranges, cooking
and heating stoves finished in the most i'm
proved manner,
STATISTICS.
The Rock Island Stove Company en-
ploy in the neighborhood of seventy men
and will turn out between 600 and 500 tons of
stoves during present year.
These works manufacture all the usual
styles and varieties of ranges, including,
the simplest as well as the most complex.
In cooking stoves an assortment of about
forty distinct kinds are turned out while in
heating stoves the fastidious individual can
have thirty separate styles from which to
make his selection.
The articles manufactured are the equal
in finish and quality of casting of any in
the United States, while the designs and
prices render it superior to the
largest establishments of a similar charac-
ter.
HOW ACCOMPLISHED.
The reason assigned for the good work |
turned out is, that only the best materials |
are used, and the mechanical appliances |
and machinery operated are the most com
plete that can be secured. The firm uses |
none but the very best pig iron. The
noulders and employees generally are men
Of experience and ability, as only first class
are employed. This is done by |
paying them good wages, which attracts
.he best mechanics in the several depart |
nents. The friendliest feelings exist be-
ween the workmen and the employers. |
They both feel that each is necessary to |
he other, and that all united they can
ouild for themselves a reputation second |
o none in the country.
The work put out by this establishment
speaks for itself, and the future of the
Rock Island Stove works promises even
greater success than has been their event
,ul past.
Their agents in this immediate vicinity