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The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
James Il. Ross & Co.

This house, the members of which are James
R. Ross and John B. Stumph, is at lS4 South
Meridian street. They make speciality of first
class goods, choice imported wines and liquors.
and the best bourbon and rye whiskies and
cigars, in consequence of which they have Sc
cured the best trade i'll these lines, that of deal
ers who want absolutely good goods The house
of John B. Stumph & Co., of which this is the
successor, was established in 1868, at 195 East
Washington street, removing to Meridian street
in 1875, In 1879 the firm name was changed to
j. r. Ross & Co. The house employs five
travelling men, and from year to year it has had
handsome and steady increase i'll business.
The year just closed shows an increase over the
preceding year of 10000, and the outlook for
the coming year is exceedingly bright. Major
Ross, the active member of the house, is among
the best known and most enterprisng of our
citizens, and his connection with the two mill
tary encampments held here, and his energy,
address and skill as a military tactician have
abled him to give indianapolis a prestige and
advertisement in military way she would not
otherwise have possessed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
HOlIweg & Reese.

This enterprising firm of importers and job
bers of queensware, china and glassware have
displayed an untiring energy in pushing their
business, and in 1883 have enjoyed such a pros
porous trade that they ROW are far in ad-
vance of all competing dealers in Indiana,
and stand shoulder to shoulder with the very
largest houses in the West. Their business has
so developed that, though they now occupy three
fronts on South Meridian street, they are some
what crowded for room in which to handle their
immense stock. They are large importers, and
the duties paid by them on the fine and staple for
eign wares they handle make them the largest
payers of import duties in this city A careful
study of the wants of the market and facilities for
keeping in the front line, are the facts to which
the growth of this house is attributable. Their
business is by no means confined to Indiana as
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Fahnley & NIcCrea.

This house, established in 1865, is by long odds
the largest and best-known wholesale millinery
business III Indiana. In fact it stands in the
front rank among the very largest establish
lishments in that line in the West, and success
fully meets the heaviest competition from the
largest trade centers. The partners are Freder-
ick Fahnley and R. H. McCrea, who are among
the most prominent and enterprising business
men of this metropolis, their names being CON
nected with several corporations of the stanchest
and most prosperous character In January,
1883, upon balancing their books, they found
that their millinery trade had increased 20 per
cent. over the previous year, and now the 1st
day of January, 1884 will show like increase
in 1883, which indicates healthy, rapid and
vigorous business growth. The great trade of
this house is, of course, in Indiana and Illinois,
but it has large business in Ohio, Michigan
Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Kansas From
twenty-five to thirty hands are constantly en-
ployed and they always in the lead in bring
ing into this market the latest and freshest
styles and novelties. AS firm, they stand at
the head of the importing and jobbing millinery
trade in the State, carrying the largest stock
and doing the most extended business. Their
policy is at all times just and liberal, resulting
in the marked success attending their operations
Both Messrs. Fahnley and McCrea are directors
and stockholders in some of the most important
institutions in this city. The firm is too well
and favorably known to require further comment.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Charles MAYER & Co.

There is not another house in Indiana as well
known as that of Charles Mayer & Co. So far
as Indianapolis is concerned there is not a man,
woman or child who doesn't know where this es-
tablishment, palace of wonders. is located, and
during the weeks leading up to the holidays it is
hardly to be believed that anybody escaped pay
ing one Or more visits to it. This house was es-
tablished in 1840 since which time its growth has
been steady and rapid, and to-day there is not its
like West of New York City. No establishment
in the west can approach within hailing distance
of this house in the matter of extent and diver
sity of stock and to catalogue the various goods
with even the briefest description of each article
would require catalogue as large as Websters
Unabridged dictionary. Some idea of the extent
of its trade may be derived from the fact that
nearly hundred persons are constantly en-
ployed by this house, number that is largely
increased during the holidays. Its travelling men
are constantly on the road, and their territory
extends over Indiana, Illinois, northern Ken
lucky, western Ohio Missouri Kansas and parts
of other States. Since the establishment of the
house but one UNMARRIED report Of the condition of
its business has been given at the close of each
year-that of constant growth and its resulting
DrOSperity
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Mack. the Shoe Man.

This thoroughgoing business man began his
wellknown enterprise here in 1880, opening the
now famous Chicago shoe house at No q West
Washington street His success has been rapid,
brilliant, but deserved, the warrant being in the
fact that he sells his goods, of which he carries
the largest stock in the city, at bottom figures,
believing implicitly in the maxim of quick sales
and small profits. With Mr.. Macks business
methods, which appeal to the sense of his Gus
toners, there is little wonder that his establish
ment is always thronged with buyers, and that
No "a West Washington street has come to be
recognized as thegreat shoe mart of this metro
polls. Being large buyer and cash buyer, he
whatever his thrift and foresight saves I'VE is saved
to his customeRs-no little matter i'll these days,
when Benjamin Franklin's motto of "a penny
saved is penny earned" is a truth patent to all
of us.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Jacob Huber.

The handsomest room and the best location in
in the city, the room recently occupied by the
Merchants National Bank in the Vance block, is
now occupied by the well-known and fashionable
merchant tailor, Jacob Huber. with the finest
line of merchant tailoring goods ever shown in
this city. Mr. Huber's room is specially adapted
to his business, being admirably lighted, ena-
are, and his fabrics are all of the best qualities;
they bear the most critical inspection and the
severest tests, His endeavor is not only to sell
the best goods and the latest patterns but to
give the most comfortable and admirable fit and
to keep pace with the most recent styles. That
he succeeds is a well-estabshed fact illustrated
in the persons of his numerous customers. In
business suits Mr.. Huber is specially felictous,
while in prices he is at all times reasonable.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Carpets. WALLPAPER. Etc.

A. L. Wright & Co. are the only house in the
city doing a wholesale trade in carpets, wall
paper and general house furnishings. This
house. originally founded by the late H. A.
Fletcher, thirty years ago now extends its busi-
ness over Indiana Ohio Illinois, Kentucky and
Tennessee. Its import orders, sent out for the
year 1884 largely exceed those of former years.
The sales of the past season have been largely
in excess of those of any previous one; the bust
ness of 1888 being l6 per cent. in excess of that
1882. The stock carried by this house embraces
every variety and quality Of goods known to the
carpet, wallpaper and upholstery trades, and in
extent is not only the largest in Indiana but one
of the largest in the West; enabling them to
offer their patrons a range of selections suited
to all PERSONS and in keeping with all interiors,
from a cottage to palace. If the good wishes
of the Journal could insure continuation of
their business success, it were already assured,
but it has behind it something more potent than
mere good Wishes l. e., business energy of a
high character and a thorough knowledge of
the wants of the market to which it CATERS
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01

Three years ago A. A. McKain established his
now well-known monument business in this city,
with his office at No 20 East Market street, arlJ
in that brief time he has succeeded in placing his
business at the head of the line in the West, for
his trade not only embraces Indiana, but extends
over the adjoining States His operations have
been a manufacturer and dealer in Scotch and
New England GRANTEES, Italian and American
marble monuments, and he has sold much larger
and more elaborate work than any establishment
in the West The firel of McKain d Murray
now succeeds Mr. A. A. McKain. Mr.. Murray
comes here with fourteen years experience in the
largest wholesale house in New York, and the
growth of the business compels the establish
ment of cutting and finishing works, with res
ident manager, for the purpose of manufacturing
their work at the quarries. Nessrs McKain &
Murray have already leased ground for the pur
pose, and works will be placed in running order
in the early spring This is an important ad
vantage, and one enjoyed by no other establish
ment in the West
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Nordxke s Marmon Company.

In showing visitors the sights of indianapolis,
the extensive establishment of the Nordy<e &
Marmon Company is at the head of the list of
those in which the exhibitor takes pride. This
establishment has done more toward advertising
indianapolis abroad than all the other mercantile
and manufacturing institutions combined Mr..
A. H. Nordyke, Mr. D. w. Marmon and Mr.. A.
X. Hollowell control the entire business, which,
in 1882, exceeded 5000, 900, and last year 1888
increased that amount by $4,000. Their build
ings and workshops cover over eleven acres of
ground and their new works are the fullest and
most complete to be found west of the Allegha
MES. Having been over quarter of a century
engaged in the construction of mill machinery,
and testing in their own mills most of the old and
new improvements which have been a success,
they offering, after a constant course of labor
mill machinery of undoubted superior qualities.
They are now introducing style of mill to run
without mill-stones, the Nordyke & Marmon
Roller Mill, which runs the grain through a
series of rolls Flour made in this way retains all its
lfe and is far superior to that made by the grist-
mill process. The entire attention of the company
isdevotedto mill machinery, and dthey are equipped
with special TOOLS machinery and permanent
buildings, built and adapted especially for the
purpose They consider the business outlook for
the coming year exceedingly favorable
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
/" The Model"

No establishment in the history of Indianapo-
lis has shown as marked, signal and unprecented
success as the one whose name heads this para
graph-a name that has become household
word. This house, from the day of its opening.
showed itself to be leader. Its business meth
DDS have been its own, and the success which has
attended those methods has been brilliant but
deserved. 1t began with exhibiting finer and
better goods than had ever before appeared in
this market, and the high standard assumed at
the beginning has been rigidly adhered to. Its
goods come from its own factory at Rochester,
n. Y, famous as one of the largest and best
clothing manufactures in the United States, and
it sells these honest fabrics, elegantly designed
and of the latest and most fashionable styles, at
prices far below what our citizens have been
accustomed to pay for inferior fabrics of outre
and questionable cut. Everything about the
Model displays ingenuity, business sagacity and
originality. Their show windows are always
elegantly dressed and with an artistic arrange
ment that excites unqualified admiration.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
HI, Frank & Co,

This well-known house, which now enjoys the
most Aourishing trade, was started in 1876 Their
sales-rooms are at lis and III East Washington
street, and their factory is South East street.
H. Frank & Co. have achieved a reputation as
manufacturers and dealers in furniture second to
none in the West, their goods being recognized
everywhere as being honest, substantial, and of
superior workmanship. Each year from the be-
ginning this house has steadily gained, and last
years business was a large and healthy gain on
the preceding year The outlook for 1884 is eX-
ceedingly bright, and the prospects are that the
coming years business will even be an increase
on 1888
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Fairbanks g. Co.

When Thaddeus Fairbanks discovered the
lever of his scale he brought into existence the
lever which moves the world of trade, and there
is no spot on the habitable globe where the name
of Fairbanks is not known. The firm at No. 26
South Meridian street has done in the year 1883
the largest and most satisfactory business they
have ever known, as there has been an unpar-
alleed demand for the scales of their manufact-
ure In addition to this great branch of their
trade, they furnish some of the leading railroad
companies tanks, steam pumps etc. Of the
new railroads. they have furnished the Nickel
plate, Chicago & Atlantic, West Shore q Buff
falo, Rochester & Pittsburg and many others,
all of their water-station supplies. They are
sole agents for the Eclipse Windmill and the
Hancock Inspirator.
: The various lines of articles which they han
die are their own best advertisement, and no
guarantee of excellence could well be stronger
than the simple business designation of this firm
sFairbanks" in connection with the famous
scales made by them, being synonym for me-
chancal perfection and these are not shamed
by the Hferiority of any article offered for sale
by this firm in connection with them. 1t is en-
tirely safe to predict, from the well-known char
acter of this house and the excellence OF Its
wares, that they will be able at the close of 1854
to make report of similar character to that OF
the present year relative to their business The
success of this establishment during the past
year is an indication of the general prosperity
that has marked the twelvemonth just closed
The Journal is glad of an opportunity to PLACE
before the public report so gratifying, carry
ing as it does. with it testimony that their bust
ness energy has borne fitting fruit.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
The woodford-Dean Company.

This company began business in 1877 in
moving in 1881 to the commodious quarters they
now occupy at Nos 63 and 65 South Meridian
street, the firm being George A. Woodford and
Thomas A. Dean This house of Wholesale deal
ers in wines, liquors and cigars has through
straight and genuine goods and direct and honest
business methods, in less than seven years taken
front rank among the mercantile establishments
of this city. The firm has always made speciality
of fine Anderson county Ky whiskes, among
which are the justly celebrated ''W. HI. Nc
Brayer," ''T. A. D." handmade sour mash, and
I'T. B. Ripy." They also handle -'Old Stone"
TILED and the 30. F. c." handmade sour mash,
E. H. Taylor, distiller, Frankfort, KY, and the
renowned "Old Crow" w. A. Gaines & Co.,
Woodford county, Kentucky. Here may also be
found the famous Guckenheimer Pennsylvania
rye and the Sam. Clay, jr, famous Ken
lucky rye In California wines and bran
dies this house has a fine stock, keep
ing California brandy in half barrels and
ten-gallon kegs, original distiller's stamp,
Shufeldts Rye Malt and Imperial gin, a full
line of imported gin, rum, brandies and Scotch
whiskies, st. Croix rum. Their case w. H. Nc
Brayer is the only genuine McBrayer in the
market. They have for sale pure Oporto, fifteen
years old fve-year- r-old Burden sherry, from
Port St Mary, Spain This house makes spe-
cialty of Kentucky apple and peach brandies and
carries the largest stock of this article
of any house in the State. Pure apple cider
from Holly. N. Y, in 32-gallon barrels Sole
agents for the famous ''Redbird" cigar, and pro-
prietors of the ''T. A. D." clear Havana, a cigar
superior to any imported goods for the same
money. The secret of the success of the Wood
fordDean Company is in giving to the customer
what he buys at its true and fair value.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Electric Soap Manufacturing Company.

This company, No, 2O6 South Illinois street,
has the most valuable soap process extant, and
one that cannot fail to coin them money Since
the introduction of these soaps they have gained
in popular favor in wonderful degree, and as
they save time, labor, soap and clothes there is
no lack of the testimonials that have been fur
nished by those who have used them. There is
no ingredient in the Electric Light Soap which
can weaken or destroy the fabric, and it cleanses
prints and other colered goods and fannels with
out boiling. with little rubbing, and less than
the ordinary deterioration of color.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Levy. Baker e. Go.

This firm do general publishing, mercantile
and job printing business, at 143 South Meridian
street. where they have been located for year
They manufacture anything desired in the Office
stationery line and their blank-books can not
be excelled in the West Their business extends
over this and adjoining States The firm is com
posed of W. M. Levy, w. L. Baker and L. H.
Levy all young, active and energetic, with rep
utation to make and sustain, and are in the bust
ness to stay. The situation of this firm makes it
convenient for Meridian-street merchants; in
deed, anyone wanting blank books out of stock or
made to order or having printing of any kind
to do, will find on trial that it is to their inter
est to get estimates from this house, as they
defy competition and are disposed to make close
estimates.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01

1t is not generally known that the old relia-
BILE book and paper house of Merrill, Meigs & Co.
was first established in this State in 1898, but
such is the fact. 1t is therefore, doubtless, the
oldest book store in the State.
For forty five years this house has been scat
tering good literature far and near. and has
handled books by the million. From mere
'shop" at first, it has grown to the proportions of
an immense establishment, employing twenty
five to thirty hands, five of whom are engaged as
travelling statesmen glance through their es-
tablishment warrants the observer in the opin-
ion that the house carries the largest and most
complete stock of books and stationery in the
Stafp
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Louis Dessar.

The jobbing trade of this well-llnown clothing
house. at l20 and l22 South Meridian street, fol
the year 1888 has shown satisfactory increase
over that of last year This could hardly have
been otherwise considering the extent and char
acter of the stock carried by its enterprising pro
prietor The status of this house has been SO
long fixed as that of arst-c establishment in
its line Of trade that prosperous business from
year to year can be looked forward to with a rea
sonable assurance that the balancing of the
books will not result in disappointment.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
r.. G.. Atkins & Co.

These works were established in 1857, and they
are by far the largest works in the West
giving constant employment to 125 hands, and
the machinery and methods employed by these
works are the results of experiments extending
over many years, enabling them to offer class
of goods which have not been equaled by other
manufacturers. Each saw made by them is care
fully tested with respect to temper, swagging,
straightness and tension, and when a saw is got
to suit a mill, it can be exactly duplicated They
keep all the attachments and take particular
pains with repairs, all their work, both new and
repaired, being fully warranted
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
McOuat & Walker,

This house has seen nearly third of cen
tury of existence near and in its present loca
ton, Nos 81 and So West Washington street. 1t
has reputation second to none for business in
tegrity and thoroughness and is the largest and
most comprehensive establishment in ts1ine in
this city. In stoves, ranges furnaces, slate and
iron mantels, tile hearths and CRATES, its last
years business exceeded any previous year This
house has the agency for the wares of the United
States Encaustic Tile Company.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.

The most signal mercantile success shown in
this city, it must be acknowledged, is that of
the two indianapolis branches of this great com
pany, both of which are under the energetic and
judicious management of Mr.. David Pepper. The
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, with its i'm
mense business extending over the whole country,
with its 135 stores, located in all the chief cities
of the United States can afford to give, and does
give by reason of the great volume of its bust
ness, better bargains in teas and coffees than
any other house can possibly do. In fact it dis
tances competition and stands alone with field
and business methods entirely its own In this
city since Mr. David Pepper took charge of the
two branches here, the stores at No. Bates
House block and No. l64 East Washington
street, the business rating of indianapolis has
greatly and wonderfully advanced. The trade
of the branches here. during the past year has
exceeded all expectations and the outlook for
1884 is that this success will be still
further amplfied. The Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company is an Outgrowth of the necessities of the
people. 1t was organized for the purpose of i'm
porting and distributing teas and coffees direct
to the consumer, saving all intermediate profits.
As inducement the branches here as slse-
where offer presents of ornamental and useful
household articles so that the customer has tan
gible participation in theprofts. These presents
are given to assist in thoroughly advertising and
introducing their excellent goods. By this sys-
tenn of trading the purchaser receives the full
benefit and value of advertising; consequently
the buyer and seller are both benefited Mr.
Pepper, who within the past year has stepped to
the front rank of indianapolis business men, is
to be heartily congratulated for the skill and ad-
dress with which he manages these two houses,
which eXemplify in the throngs of buyers who
crowd their counters the fact that people are
quick to recognize fair dealing and solid advan-
taQeS
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
Mooney, Taylor & Smith.

This well known firm, located at Nos. 1877 and
l39 South Meridian street. occupying two large
store fronts, from cellar to roof, is one of the
largest and most prominent leather and betting
establishments in the West. They carry full
line of shoemakers' and saddlers feathers, and are
also manufacturers of oak leather betting
Mooney Taylor &Smith represent the New York
Betting and Packing Company and Boston Belt
ing Company, the largest and bestskpewn manu-
facturers of rubber goods for mechanical and
manufacturing purposes in this country.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
G. Schrader s Bro.

One of the best known houses in this city is
that of c. Schrader & Bro, fact due to the
circumstance that their goods are of character
in which art and utility are gracefully combined
While their speciality is in the higher grades of
china and glassware their extensive establish
ment keeps everything pertaining to table fur
nishing, and they meet the requirements of all
classes of customers in every grade of wares as
no other house in this city
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-01-01
The Staff of Life.

Blanton, Watson & Co., successors to Chase &
Blanton, who opened the Arcade Mills about
the 1st of December, 1881, have had rapid and
steady growth of business, and 1883 has been
with them year of marked prosperity. The
is acknowledged by those who have formed their
Judgment after trial to be always reliable and III
every way worthy the name it bears