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St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
Rad WIDE EXPERIENCE.
Mr.. w. l.. Perkins Conducts the
Oldest City Wholesale Liquor


Not many residents of st. Paul can
boast of the experience of Mr.. William
l.. Perkins. MIR. Perkins was born in
New York in 1929, and in 1S49 he went
to California. He engaged in mining,
but subsequently took up the commits
sion business. continuing therein up to
1872. 1t was then he purchased half
interest in his present business, which
was run by his brother-in-law. George
P. Peabody. MIR. Peabody established
the first wholesale liquor house in
st. Paul in 1859. The business was
afterwards conducted under the name
of Peabody, Lyons q Co., when it was
changed to Perkins. Lyons 81 Co. 1t
thus continued until 1888, when Mr.
Perkins became the sole owner. He op-
Grated the large business alone up to
last year, wnen he took his son, w. l..
Perkins Jr.. into partnership. This old
established business house is located at
319 Robert street. Mr.. Perkins is widely
known and respected in the city, and. it
may truthfuliy be said. the state at
large. The ramifcations of his business
interests are very extended, and the
popularity of Mr. Perkins among the
business fraternity is sufficient criterion
of his good qualities.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
AN ABLE MEMBER.
MIR. p. III. Mead Stands Well in the
Commercial Club.

A feature of the Commercial club is
that it does not confine its membership
to employers. but also includes the en-.
ployed. This is as it should be. Tie
employed has as as much interest in the
development of the city as the em-
ployer, and in urging the two to CON-
bine for that end the Commercial club
is doing great work. Mr.. z. ii. Meads
freight clerk with Messrs. Griggs,
Cooper & Co., is among the ablest men,
bers of the Commercial club. Mr.. Mead
resides at 473 North street, and was
born at Mt. Pleasant, o.. in 1856. He
came to st. Paul in 1882, but prior TO
that was engaged in the grocery trade
at Wlnona.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
ONE OF THE BEST.
Mr.. e. j. Hodgspn,s Business Rec

MFR. e. j. Hodg SONS, Business Rec
ord in the CITY.
Mr.. Edward J. HodgS0n was born
Oct. 5, 1871. His parents settled near
Galena. H.. in 1913. He came to Min
nesota in 1855. and attended Hamline
university from 1859 to 1852, when he
enlisted in Company F, Sixth Minnesota
sFegiment, volunteers. He settled in st.
Paul in 1873. where he has been en-
gagged in the loan and real estate busi-
ness. He organized the Security Trust
Company of the city in 1891, which has
so far proved emihently successful. and
of which he is the president. MI. Hodg-
son is one of the best and most ener-
getic business men III the city.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07

leather and shoe findings. Mr.. Alfred
Scheffer, member of the firm. is neph-
ew of Hon. Albert Scheffer. and in bus
mess circles bears an enyiable reputa
ton for his high integrity and wide
qualifications. Mr.. Albert Schetfer has
not figured at all in public capacity,
devoting his sole energies to the multi
farious duties pertaining to the large
business house wsth which he is affiliat-
ed. The success attained by this house
is well known, and much of this is due
to the able assistance afforded by Mr..
Scbeffer. He is persevering, active, a
broadminded aud most exemplary citl-
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
HANDLES GUNS.
Mr.. j. @. Henry, Connected With
the Hackett Hardware Co.

Mr.. j. @. Henry, Connected With
the Hackett Hardware Co.
8 Who that has ever reveled in the
SCENERY of the land of Walter Scott and
Robert Burns, or has read OF the excit-
ing chase over rugged hills, or the more
quiet piscatorial charms of her silvery
lochs, would ever think Scotchman
could be out of place handling guns and
sporting goods? Mr.. j C.. Henry is from
the land where the heather grows and
the bagpipe plays-the land of merry
song and classic story. July, 1856, was
the time of his appearance in Scotland;
August, 1880, he arrived in st. Paul.
He is connected with the G. w. Hackett
Hardware company. He has been i'll
the business of handling guns and
sporting goods since he was sixteen
years of age, and must therefore be an
pXDert.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
SOUND AND CAPABLE.
An Excellent Reputation Gained
by Attorney IL. Nj. Hastings.

An Excellent Reputation Gained
by Attorney Il. Nj. Hastings.
Attorney Louis M. Hastings is a Bal
timore man, who took up his residence
in st. Paul with the opening of the
year 1855. He is a young man Of large
and varied experience, having for sew
eral years been in the service of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad and the Ma
ti0nal Mechanics Bank of Baltimore.
He subsequently studied law at the
University of Maryland and graduated
with high h0nors. 1t was shortly after
his graduation from the law college that
he came West, and during his residence
in this city he has made for himself an
excellent reputation as sound and
capable counsellor. Mr. Hastings has
large and growing business, and has
gained most estimable name in the
business community.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07

Divergent Elements Drawn
Into a Closer Union by the
Social Features.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
A MINNESOTAN.
Mr.. Spates, of the Twin City Lime
and Cement Company.

Another MinneSotan, member of
the Commercial club, is Mr.. S. p. Spates,
e-presidenta and treasurer of the Twin
City Lime and Cement company. Mr..
Spates was born at Fond du Lac. st.
Louis county, in 1913. He resided at
Red Wing from 1856 to 1881, and up to
1871 was engaged in farming. At that
time he took to the grain business,
moved to st. Paul. The Twin City
Lime and Cement company deal whole
sale in building material at 156 East
Third street. The company operates
one of the largest establishments of the
kind in the city. Mr.. Spates has con-
tributed much to its success. He re-
sides at 7l5 Marshall avenue.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07

the insurance business, and he may
justly be regarded as an authority there
on. Mr. Haas was born at Milwaukee
in 1879. and for some time was engaged
in the insurance business at Fond du
Lac, Wis. He came to this city IN 1881,
and for some years has done one
of the best businesses in his line. Mr..
Haas Office is at S3 East Fourth street.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
IN PROFESSIONAL CIR Giles
Attorney Bechhoefer Has Very
Good Name.

Attorney Bechoefer has his Office in
the National German-American bank
building. He has been practicing in
st. Paul since 1885, coming here from
Altoona, Pa. He was born in 1864
Attorney Bechhoefer is a Democrat,
though he does not obtrude himself
much in political circles, preterring to
attend to the duties which large and
growing business entails upon him. Mr..
Beehhoefer has very good name i'll
professional circles.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
WELL-fSEAD MAN.

Attorney E. Schrader, Of the Firm
of Brown Sc Schroeder.
There are few lawyers who display
more all-round ability than Mr.. E
Schroeder, of the firm of Brown & Scnraz'
der, Germania Life Insurance building.
Mr.. Schroeder was born in Germany in
1882, and came to st. Paul in 1856. He
is well-read man. and inS1is partic ular
legal line has quickly won high repu-
tation. The tirm is working up very
large practice, which, in these days
when the legal profession is oyerrun
with members, is sufficient indi cation
of its standing and proficiency of its
members.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07

Pen Pictures OF Prominent Citizens Whose Unselfsh.
Enthusiastic Work Has Assisted in Creating
Mighty Vehicle for Good.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07

served with the well-known Chicago
firm, c. Y. Peckham & Co., adiusters.
Mr.. Garrett has his Office in the Pioneer
Press building. He came to st. Paul in
1899; was born at Macomb. Ill, in 1866.
He is highly respected in the commercial
community, and his work during the
past three years has given great salts
faction to all parties.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
son OF A PIONEER.

Mr.. F.. S. Dowlan, of the Well
Known Coal and Wood Firm.
Mr.. +. S. Dowlan is the son of an old
pioneer. John Dowlan. and was born in
this city in 1896. He secured his eduea-
ton in ST. Paul. and then entered the
coal and wood business conducted by
his father. He was subsequently taken
into partnership, and the firm is now
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
IN LEGAL CIRCLES
Mr. c. 2. Brown Has an Excellent
Reputation.

Reputation.
Mr.. G. P. Brown, of the firm of Brown
& Schrader. attorneys at law. is of good
English ancestry, who immigrated to
this country 1857 and settled in Rhode
Island. His father was a noted physi
clan. graduating in the city of New
York, under Valentine and other emf
nent professors. Gould Brown, the
celebrated grammarian. was his brother
Mr.. Brown was born at Lynn, Mass.
and is now fifty-Six years old. He re
ceived his education in Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island; removed to Buffalo
IN 1857; studied law with Hon. Eli
Cook and Perry Parker until 1860, when
he settled in Michigan, where he was
admitted to the bar and married; prac-
ticed law in that state until 1865; then
removed to Iowa, where ne successfully
prosecuted his profession until 1887, in
which year he came to st. Paul. Mr..
Brown stands high IN legal circles. and
has an extensive practice. In politics
he is a Democrat, and always has been,
but is not Extensively partisan.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07

reputation. The important positio,
which he so we'll fills is Testimonial
strong enough of the exceptional quail:
ties possessed by Mr.. Naylor. He is
man of remarkable energy, ever on til;
alert, and of untiring industry. M
Naylor was among the first few wna
joined the Commercial club. and durID4
his residence i'll the city has eyei
eyinced 3esire 10 further its Interest,"
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
ATTAINED PROMINENCE.

Mr.. Vessel, Of the Leading Dry
Goods House, Drrocher &
Vessel.
Mr.. l.. 0. Vessel. partner in the lead
ing dry goods house of Durocher &
Vessel, corner of Seventh and Cedar
streets. is a st. Paul man. He was
born in the city in 1851, and has continu-
ousIy resided here. Mr.. Vessel has
established for himself an excellent
business reputation, and he has well
displayed the St. PaIi mans character
lstics in the prominence he has obtained
for himself in the commercial world.
He has gained his present position solely
by merit. by ability, and by strict at
tention to the needs of his business.
Mr.. Vessels firm ranks, in point of
stability, with the best dry goods
houses in the city, and the business has
the great feature of displaying steady
increase wear DY year.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07

identified with these works. He Is a
Virginian; was born at Richmond. and
has always followed the business of a
contractor and builder. Mr.. Breen's ar
rival in st. Paul dates back to 1868.
Some Of the largest and most imposing
buildings in the city have been erected
by Mr.. Breen, and as contractor he is
recognized at the head. Mr.. Breen has
his Offices at 81 IS Germania Life build
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
ONE OF THE WHITE BROS.
Mr.. Frank NJ. White, of the Pepu-
lar Deliea tessan Restaurant.

lar Deliea tessan Restaurant.
The White Bros, of the Delicatessan.
are we'll known ir st. Paul. Mr.. Frank
M. White is the elder member of the
firm, which, by the way, has long occu-
pied the leading place among the res
taurateurs of the city. The popularity
of their restaurant is clearly established
by the patronage which they have so
long retained in the face of pitiless
competition. The cleanliness, the eX-
cellent service and first-cIaSS quality of
the eatables deseryedly commend the
Delicatessan, the building up of which
Mr.. f. M. White has materially con-
tributeG by his wide experience and
ceaseless energy. He was born at Au-
rora, ILL.,, in 1861, was engaged in busi-
ness at Chicago from 1877 to 1885, when
he came to st. Paul.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
a SUCCESSFUL FIRM.
Mr.. G. f. Ellis, Of the Stack Ad-
vertising Agency.


Mr.. Charles f. Ellis. of the firm of j.
l.. Stack & Co., the well-known adver-
tising agents, is one of the most sue
cessful business men of st. Paul. Few
persons realize the extent of their bust
ness, which aggregated over 100000
last year, and will reach over $3.50. 900
the present year. Mr.. Ellis was born
in Massachusetts,, and came to Chicago
in 1881, after being with this Boston
Journal and Herald in various capa-
cities for several years. He was con-
necled with the Fuller Advertising
agency OF Chicago for five years, and in
1889 formed a partnership with Mr.. j.
L.. Stack, which has proved highly sue
ceSsful, their business extending from
the Atlantic to the Pacific. Mr.. Ellis
lives with his family at the Ryan hotel
in winter and usually spends the sum-
mer months at the lakes or seaShore.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
SPA BopTLlNG COMPANY.
Created Through the Energy OF
Mr.. j. G.. WardeII.

Mr.. e. Wardeil is connected with
the Spa Bottling company. He is
druggist by profession, having con-
Quoted large business in that line at
Grand Rapids, Mich, prior to his loca-
ton in st. Paul i'll 1882. The Spa Bot
fling company is really the inception of
Mr.. Wardell, and the success it has at
tanned is largely due to his efforts. Mr..
Wardell is man of considerable intel
lectual attainments, and is deservedly
popular. He was born at Battle Creek.
Mich, 1856, and his present residence
is at 63 East Fillmore avenue.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
AFAVORITE ARCHITECT.
Mr.. j. w. Stevens Services Always
in Demand.

Mr.. j. Walter Stevens is an architect
of excellent standing in st. Paul. Some
of the finest buildings in the city have
been planned by him, and, having been
located here since 1879, he has worked
up one of the best architects businesses
i'm st. Paul. Mr.. Stevens great ability
is recognized by the prominent work he
has been called upon to undertake. He
is a Massachusetts, man: was born in
1885, His Office is in the Drake block,
aud he has most delightful residence
at ass Holly avenue.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
GoYER BROS.

Uriginators OF Exclusive Business
w in Mems Goods.
Mr.. W. A. Goyer was born in st.
Louis, Mo. In 1885 he opened his store
on East Third street, and afterwards
moved to his present location, 325 Rob
-ert, where. under the name of Goyer
Brothers Gents Furnishing goods, a
itiourishing business is carried on. They
are the originatorS of the exc lus i've
business Of mems furnishing goods,
though others have followed since they
aSened. They are also agents tor L. b.
Boyd Il Co.'s celebrated shirts.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
PUBLIC INDUCEMENTS
Find a Hearty Support From Mr.
*. B. Whitacre.

X. B. Whitacre.
Mr.. 4. B. Whitacre, of the firm of
Robinson & Cary Company, came to
this city from Chicago in 1878. He has
always closely identified himself with
all public movements for the advance
ment of the business interests of the
city. 1T was, therefore, only to be ex-
pected that on the inception of the Com
mercial club Mr.. Whitacre should, early
in the movement, give. to it that assist
anee at his command. Mr.. Whitacre is
a wide-awake man, and the company
with which he is affiliated has, in the
last few years, forged to the front in
the Northwest, and in its line is consld-
cred the leader. Mr.. Whitacre was
born at New Lisbon, o., in 1852. He is
most eompaniouable man.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
SECOND TO NONE.
Firm of Which Mr.. Lanpher Is
at the Head.

The male population of the city is
thoroughly acquainted with Messrs. r.
A. Lanpher IL Co., Of 153 East Third
street. This is one of the oldest estab-
lished retail meas furnishing houses in
the city, and the head of the firm, Mr..
r. A. Laupher. is thoroughly we'll
known and liked. He located here in
1876, coming from Waukegan. LII. He
is man of great business acumen and
has built up trade in his line second
to none in the city. Mr.. Lanpher
was born at La Sale, ILL.,, in 1912.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
EXCEPTIONAL ATTAINN1ENTs
Displayed by Mr.. @. M. Bunker,
of Rogers & OrdWay. @

The cashier of the firm of Rogers &
Ordway, is Mr.. G. NJ. Bunker, a young
man well known throughout the city,
possessing nigh and exceptional attain
ments. He was born in the state of
Connecticut in 1863, and with the ex-
ception of a few years when he was
manager for the Tracy Mill company, at
Seattle, WASH, has spent twenty years
in this city. He may, therefore, be.
legitimately regarded as st. Paul boy:
and his business relations thoroughly;
maintain the high character and sagac-!
ity so characteristic feature of the,
business men of the city.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
Is A HUSTLER.
Mr.. +. s. Bryant. Of the St. Paul
Apartment Company.

Mr.. Frederic Stewart Bryant the
popular president of the St. Paul Apart
ment House company, was born at Erie,
Pa. He gradual ed from the high school
at Erie when fourteen years of age, and
was connected with the Lake Shore IL
Michigan Southern railway in the local
freight Office from 1874 until 1878. At
that time he came to st. Paul and held
position in the general freight and
ticket Office of The St p. Il s. C. road
under the late James G. Boyden.
From 1879 to 1880 he was in
the general freight office of the
Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis d.
Omaha railway, in this city. The next
six years he spent with the Chicago,
Milwaukee IL st. Paul railway. first as
chief clerk in the general northwestern
freight department, and next as assist
ant agent of the same department,
which he beld until 1887, when he re-
signed to accept the Office Of president
of the st. Paul Apartment House COM
pany. lie has owned the Albion Flats
and the Alden Flats for the last three
years.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS.
The Business Adopted by Mr..
John McGuire.

The exposure of the thousands of men
who work on the steam railroads and
electric cars. and the accidents that Oc-
eur almost daily, whereby limbs are.
manned and lost give Importance t9
the business of supplying artiticiaE
limbs. Mr.. John McGuire, who waSs
born at Berlin. Wis, and who came toS
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
COMING TO THE FRONT.
Mr.. WoIterstOrff, the President of
the New Assembly,.

Mr. John II. Wolterstorff, though born
at Chester, Mo-, in 1852, is virtually a
native of st. Paul, his parents having re-
moved to this city when he was only two
years old. Having spentan apprentice
ship of three years as worker in tin
and sheet iron. III 1878 he established
the present business in his own name.
In April, 1891, the firm was incorporated
under the name of the WOlterS rStOrff-
Haskell Manufacturing company, MIR.
W. being president. The extent of the
business may be inferred by the fact
that forty men are constantly employed.
The speciality of this establishment is
steel ranges.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
IN THE ELECTRIC LINE
Mr.. j. A. Humphreys, Of the Co
Iumbia Electrical Company.

They come from the East and the
West the North and the South. Mr..
Joseph A. Humphreys first saw the light
of day in W0odford county. Kentucky.
in June, 1859. He spent several years
in the. Blue Grass. state in real estate
and stock raising, but notwithstanding
all the attractions of his native heath,
he conid not resist the trend Toward the
great center of the Northwest. So. de-
String to see the rigorous climate at its
worst, he arrived i'll st. Paul Jan. /,
1887. For the last five years he has been
doing his best to supply mechanical ap-
plianceS for electrical service of various
kinds as the secretary of the Columbia
Electric company
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
Selecting Rooms.

One Of the first problems which the
officers had to solve was the selection
of the club rooms, task which fell to
the building and furnishing committee.
The selection was by no means matter
of easy choice. but finally it fell be-
tween three or four of the fine new
buildings in the city. As to the Ger
mania Life building, negotiations with
the company owning that handsome
property were continued for nearly
month. Once having decided upon the
lease the Germania company acted with
great iiberality and generosity. They
leased the entire eighth floor and the
large attic at the very reasonable rental
Of 81, 750 year for term of ten years;
they agreed to make all the alterations
in the plan of the TWO floors to suit the
wishes of the club at their own expense,
and disbursed the sum Of 81 800 in MAX
i'll the alterations; and included in the
provisions of the lease light, heat and
water, and one of the elevators for the
clubs exclusive use, to run all night,
all day and ali day Sunday. The com
mittee on building and furnishing was
made up Of John Rogers Jr., chairman:
Z. II. Burch, E. w. Pease, E. B. Put
nam and J. ". Footner. These gentle
men labored necessarily for the consnm-
nation of the plans which they had SO
carefully arranged
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
INCLINED TO LITERATURE.
Mr.. l.. I'll. Hainlin, the Youngest
Commercial Club Man.

Mr.. Louis IL. Hainlin is probably the
youngest member of the Commercial
club. He was born at Edwardsville,
ILL.,, 1869, and located in ST. Paul, 1884.
He is at present assistant credit man
and correspondent of the great whole
sale firm of Liudeke, Warner & Schur-
meier, and his ability is demonstrated
by the fact that it is but seven years
ago he was employed as Office boy In
this establishments. Mr. Eainlin is a
young man of considerable attainments,
and has got literary bent, newspaper
writing and literature being his great
hobby. he is the president OF lyeeum
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
HAS A GOOD RECORD.
Mr.. Wilkinson, the Credit Mana
ger of q Prominent Firm

ger OI q IFOIIIIfIUI1I EITIIL
The credit manager of Griggs, Cooper
& Co., Mr.. Albert Wilkinson, is another
energetic member of the Commercial
club. Mr.. Wilkinson is an Iowan. He
was born at Dubuque in 1852 He was
for eighteen years located at Red Wing
and eight years at Saltwater. He came
to st. Paul in 1883, and during the time
has taken foremost part in all public
movements. Mr. Wilkinson is man of
many interesting parts, possessing high
attainmentS, and is we'll liked by all his
associates and friends.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
BRADsTREET's.
Mr. ID. Moreland at the Head of
the ST. Paul Office.

The superintendent of Bradstreet
company's Office in st. Paul is Mr.. Daw-
son MOreland. Mr. Moreland is Cana
dian by birth; he was born in the prov
ince of Ontario in 1853. His first busi-
ness inclination was IN the line of a
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
FOR THREE SOCIETIES.
Mr.. f. O. Hammers Services in
Demand as Secretary.

Demand as Secretary.
Mr.. F. o. Hammer is a st. Paul man,
having been born in this city Aug. IL,
1866, and spent all his life so far here.
He seems to be all exceedingly popular
man as secretary. He was for SIX
years secretary of the Hail and Storm
Insurance company, and is at the pres
ent time secretary of noless than three
organizations in this city. viz, the Cap
ital Building society, the Mime eseta
Savings and Loan and the Germ an
Loan and Building associations. in all
of which places he renders exception
ally good satisfaction. He is Repub-
s1ican in politics. His Office is 100 East
Seventh street.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
EVER ON THE ALERT.
Mr.. W. A. Naylor, General North
western superintendent of the
American Express.

The general superintendent for the
Northwest division of the Express COM
pany is Mr.. w. A. Naylor, who, by the
way, has been connected with this com :
pany twenty-three years. He was, pre-
yious to his coming to st. Paulin 1882,
agent for the American express at Bur
lingtOn, 10. Mr.. Naylor is well known
to the business men of this CITY, and has
gained Tor himself a high and honorable
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-07
SOUND and ABLE.
Mr.. McLaughiin, Of the Law Firm
of Mclaughlin & Morrison.

of Mclaughlin & Morrison.
Mr.. P. j. Mclaughlin, of the law firm
of Mclaughlin & Morrison, was men,
Der of the Dakota legislature i'll 1885.
He was born in Londonderry in 1854,
and prior to taking up his residence in
Dakota lived for some time in Boston,
Mass. and Rochester. Minp. He was
admitted to the bar at Rochester in
1879. Mr.. Mclaughlin located in st.
Paul in 1883, and has already gained a
high reputation as sound and able
LAWYER