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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
William Koch.

Funeral director and furnisher-
Office and warerooms, No. 10 West
Bridge street.
Mr.. Koch, the oldest and most gen
erallv known of Grand Rapids under
takers, first established himself in bus
mess thirty-two years ago, but at the
breaking out Of the civil war enlisted
and went 10 the front IN defense OF the
Union. After the JohnnIes laid down
their arms ne came home and resumed
his interrupted vocation, III building
that was subsequently, DESTROYED IN the
famous Bridge street fire. This he re-
placed with o three-story brick struc-
ture, and later on erected at No. III
Scribner street, q two-story barn capa-
BILE of accommodating twenty-five
horses anu large number of vehicles,
with hack and buggy repair snop aud
casket finishing shop up stairs.
The Office and wareroom building on
West Bridge street IS a very handsome
and convenient structure. with shop
adjoining, where are made all the cas-
kets and burial cases he uses. lie Is
independent of the coffin trust, and
usually carries a stock of 100 of these
receptacles in various styles. Most OF
the work is finished in the most ele-
CANT manner and trimmed IN plush
and broadc.oth. Mr.. Koch ranks high
as an embalmer, having n special pro-
cess of his own which produces the
best results and enables him to dis
pense with the cumbTous aud uEsghtly
ice-box. All calls, by night or
day, receive prompt attention,
and charges are reasonable. He
mas very liberal city and country
patronage, and all funerals committed
TO his care are conducted d-corously.
Mr.. Koch was originally furniture
manufacturer, but something oil
mechanical geuius. Long ago, when
a flood swept away the first bridge, he
made a cable from material supplied
by Foster, stevens Il Co., for 8 suspen-
sion bridge To Accommodate working
people aud foot passengers. In Its
turn that bridge was alec swept away.
and was replaced by massive wooden
structure.
MIR. X. isa member and past COM
msnder Of Champlain post, q. A. H.,
which he accompanied TO the recent
reunion at Washington city. tie -
now president OF the Sermsnis benevo-
lent society. ex-presldeni OF the Ar
beiter-Nerein, snd a member Of The
onion Veterans Union. which holds
regular meetings in ball on the upper
floor OF bis building on Wet Bridge
street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Mueller x Son.

Manufacturers OF cigar boxes aud
dea,ers IA c.gar manufacturers SUP
p,les-Julias Tech, manager, Ne. Us
Cam pau street.
sir. A. &. Parker Was the founder OF
tais establishment and carried II on Tor
nusu Ter ul years, hn; IA lSal sold oat
90 Mueller x son Of Milwaukee,, MAO
now conduct the business, Mr.. julius
liseh beng the silent partner and rep
Iesentallve and manager IN Grand
Rapds. fhe iiFm has about $4,000
oaiy invested A. tuIs poiat, but are en-
S5led TO NIL all orders IN the hr.eiest
possible time ant ~ tie hes, manner.
lhe factory here Is situated o. the up
Per .iaors OF the bulli.ng No. % Cam.
pan street, vita oilice baiow. Fltteen
hands are employed, AMI sales average
~, geo boxes per month. III addition u
large quantities OF cigar manufacture
eys supplies, sncn as iiavors. labels.
m0ids, presses, cigar makers tools and
Kindred goods. Prices are reasonable
aud Dir. !Isch. the energetic manager,
u pushing the business OF his house In
th.s cl,y and throughout the state.
Mr.. Mueller, who recently visited tho
city, expressed himself IS we'll satisfied
with the Investment and the future
business status of Grand Rapids. This
coming from Wisconsin capitalist is a
compliment worthy of note.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Livingston Hotel and Restaur

Adelber. Livingston, proprietor-Nos.
81 and 90 Lyon street.
Grand hotels and princely style arc
all very well for those who like and
can afford that sort of thing, but the
great mass of plain ry-day people
prefer something more IN keeping with
their customary habits and clrcum-
stances. Among the best, most noted
and prosperous houses in this class IS
the Livingston hotel and restaurant,
Nos. 81 to SO Lyon street, this city, es-
tablished In 1854 by the present propri-
etor, Mr.. Adelbert Livingston, formerly
a widely known and popular travelling
man. The building is of brick, four
stories in height, leo feet front and
122 feet in depth. with restaurant and
commodious dining room, kitchen,
ETC., on the main floor, the main en-
trance and stairway separating the
restaurant from the dining-room,
while the kitchen communicates with
both ut the rear. Up one flight IS the
neat and tasty office, and adjoining
that the public reading-room,
parlors and capacious drawing room.
There are ninety-four guest rooms.
thus atfordlng accommodations for loo
people without crowding. The rooms
are tastefully upholstered and fitted,
and furnished throughout with hand.
some new furniture, carpets, drapery,
etc. The dining room is beautifully
fitted aud furnished, where guests arc
Toasted at regular hours with the fresh
est and hest substantlals and
delicaces. Hundreds of regular
and irregular customers take their
meals at the restaurant every day.
1t j. entirely separate from the dining
room, but. like latter. is fitted up with
arc lights, revolving fans III hot weather
and every provision for comfort. The
house offers az good accommodations
ss many more pretentous hotels eau
boast. Mr. Livingston has been a resi-
dent of Grand Rapids for thirty-three
years and IL known and liked by every
body for his geniality and liberal, pro-
gressiye spirit.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
A. S. Davis.

Manufacturer, wholesale and retail
dealer IN fine cigars, Nos. 90 and l0l
South DIVISION street.
Mr.. Davis has had large and varied
experience In the cigar trade. having
established himself IN New York city as
long ago as 1873. Removing 10 Grand
Rapids in 1887, he resumed business
here and has been very successful. He
sells heavily throughout western and
northern Michigan and northern In
diana and enjoys a steadily increasing
local patronage. Hi. place Of business
10 Nos. 90 aud l0l South Division street.
In front is the retail store, next the
wareroom, where Is shown general
stock of fine goods varying in value
from SIC, 900 To 500. 600. and ut the rear
is the roomy shop, where are employed
eighteen skilled cigarmakers on high
grade goods exclusively. Mr.. Davis
Is hustler. makes and handles
straight, clean goods exclusively mo
cheap Chinese trash. conducts bust
ness upon the principle of "hon-
esty Is the best policy" besides being
the most comfortable and satisfactory,
and has fairly earned the confidence
of dealers and consumers of straight
goods 1T far prices.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

G.. N. Munger 4 Co.. propnetors;
". +. Hall. mansger-Nos. As aud IS
Kent street.
Tins popular coucern "a The successor
Of the Troy laundry, which passed into
the hands Of q. n. Munger q CO. n
ls9e. Messrs. Munger. whose principal
Office Is in Chicago, have had more
thsn thirty years practical experience.
They own large laundrles 81 thlca 90.
pes Moines. la. ST. f,cuIs and ksnsss
Cltv. Me-. ana transact an enormous
bus.aess. manufacturing al each point
a. the sosp ana hiueiBg used. The
NaaEsr iauudfy 81 Grand Rapids u
sitUasr1 At Nos. IS and IS keat street.
Tie basement = az hfed for engine
room. soap factory asd gensrsi Storage
purposes. TIE first fioor = dlriaea ~
partitions into Office, wasB. starfhsng
and ussugis roams. snd the second
story j. rs apart fcr drying. ifonsnx,
.snisa sg san packinE departments
I ha faEchiusfy outfit. winch EN-.
trace 81 he safest improved
devices susted % isuDdry Use. y driven
Is steam power. There are four very
large large wssblng mschlns.. . MIN.
hsr 81 asanxies. efvinf sp-srstns
oaiek poi.sarfs lfaf u~e % short tire
wofk. 81 whsxh . specially - mate J
ssew sssnsng and knshlnE machiaH<--
IA wsfas FstiaaE fsfalfsa ies t8s
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
The Montague Treatment.

c. f. Rankin, NJ. d., local manager
and physician in charge-Radical cure
of nose, throat and lung diseases
Rooms Is, l6 and II Powers opera house
block.
The climate of the eastern, middle
and western states il peculiarly favor.
able to the development of that num-
ertus and deadly clsss of diseases
which, attacking the air passages.
throat and lungs, are difficult to treat
successfully by ordinary means. and
not Infrequently bring on tuberculosis
consumption and early death. The
prevalence of these complaints is
fruitful source OF revenue, not only to
the regular medical profession, but to
auacks of all degrees, every one of
whom guarantees" a cure and sell
dom fails to kill.if directions are faith
fully followed FIR n sufficient length of
time. In point of fact. these diseases
are absolutely beyond the skill of any,
save few specialists who have made
them study for years and learned by
constant practice and experiment, the
remedies and regimen applicable to
each case. AZ the very head of these.
because of long and varied experience.
careful aud devoted research, and un-
exampled success, stands nrs. Mon,s-
que aud Rankin. widely known and
famous throughout the central west,
whose principal Office IL at Des MONIES.
Ia, with branches in Sioux City. c.
dar Rapids and Grand Rapids--the lat
ter established in February last. occu-
pying rooms 10, 10 and II Powers
opera house block. G. +. Rankin, ".
-. who IL in charge here. was gradu-
sted froa the medical department
Of Am Arbor university in the
class OF 1885, and was associated
With Dr. Montague in establishing
the noted Montague treatment. The
fret Office WAS openei ~ De. Moines.
iowa. IN issf. wnere | 800 patients are
treated YEARLY. lie Il therefore per.
fecty familiar with the method OF
treatment. q KIND. conslieTsie aud
skiiifgl physician. ani has Effected
msuv wonderful cures, beside. - o.
ring the confidence, esteem and arat.
itude 81 the hundreds whose sulifFlnEs
he hss relieved The Montague treat
usent differs essentially from aav hfth-
eYt0 In vogus Occupying a handsome.
eeli fitted and wei! lghtsd suite eom-
pFfsnz tusiussr of'ifss. reception, 81
aiming and operating foeHs and Ia
boFstofy. iif. Hsakln i provided wlsh
every snpiisnae and convenience for
d5aaaosins sad treating each tsss by
itssiF ard Ia accordance VITA its pc
eu laFlfies. ifydssalie pressure Tor TIE
81 ninlstFstlon 81 remedies ~ spray
sad saPors, shd oih~f neve Ard lfs
Rsaisas apparatus fafmlRg portions 81
hss outfit. All pssssnptaeas and Iss'
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Musical instruments. rnusicsl Def-
chsndlss and sbeet music-No. IL
Fountain street
The above named firm 10 compooe0
OF Mr.. George VI. Fuess, native of
New YORK city, who bss bad ionr ex.
perieuce ia the musical merchandise
business and also IS a practical fnnsl-
can. ard Nrs -. y. WeedeD. born ~
ronia aud q noted musician For eight
wears she wac associated IA business
vita Ar. George D. Herricb.
Nr. Tues ard Mrs. Nesden formed
their copartnership this fall, and on
the ssh az Dsccrnl,er opened q etoye
temporarily 81 No. Il Tonntain street.
xhsrs they offer 90 the tsrmuny- loving
pnhlir = carefully selected line Of braes
Ard string instruments, sheet musfe
and frtss,oal merchandise generally, -
which the attentiun 81 com oisseuft u
invited. While they csrry the very
l,ss, Of everything n Their Inc, they
raake issiinR specisitirs ~ the Stew
aft'' hanto, ire ''frapersaiT guitar, the
sutohsrp Kno other late snd improved
novelties.
NJ Faess = finsncisl secretary Il
The Nnstcisns TT0tectve union ana
director If the Elite orchestra. faftfee
desiring superior frus,e Tor tslls, we'd
dInrs. receipt .rsss. ctr. sbecl1 not fer
get that he - IN rossfipD 90 suppis
them ~ shorf nofice.
NJ Hsrriek = fsfnous es Teaches
II instrumental usu-sc IA the CITY.
trsna Haven and Jackson, ars orrn-
pes part az tie sszDs store With stock
of Decker Hros. Eeff Eros., Nere1an
4 CO. ana Essrsts psxnsf AID srEsas-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Jobbers OF Kentucky Bourbon and
rye and Pennsylvania ana rye wills
kies-lmporters of wines. brandies and
gins-Michigan agents of Urbana
Wine company-Nos. IA and TAG East
Fulton and ., 4, 6, 8 and 10 Spring
Streets
For several months past frequenters
of that part OF the city have
noted the progress toward completion
CT 4 fine new business structure at the
southeast corner of East Fulton and
Spring streets. and not little curiosity
was excited among them to learn to
whom the neighborhood was indebted
for so valuable and imposing an i'm
provement. The mystery Is now solved
the premises are to be occupied IN n
few days by the owners, Messrs. Kort-
lander & Murphy. and one more is
added to the many fine wholes sale mer-
cantlle establishments OF the Furniture
city. The building, constructed in
the modern Romanesque style, In q
most substantial and tasteful manner
Of red pressed brick and Portage Entry
red sandstone, is All ornament to the
vicinity and an architectural triumph,
seven stories in height, forty feet front
on Fulton and eighty feet on Spring
street, with deep basement under all,
fre-proof, beautifully lighted and per-
fectly ventilated throughout, COM
modious and q model of modern con-
venlence.
Messrs. William Kortlander and
William ii. Murphy, well-known resi-
dents of Grand Rapids, formed CO.
partnership for the purpose of con-
Quoting Wholesale trade in wines and
liquors rs long ago as 1869. They have
gradually increased their facilities and
extended their connections until they
now rank with the most prominent
representatives Of that interest in the
state. They control in this market the
sale of many famous brands of fine
whiskies. among them the unapproach-
able "McBrayer," "Old Crow "Her-
mita ge," 40. +. Co.: "Taylor,'
James F.. Pepper" "Belle of Nelson ;"
"Old New Hope" Gutter" and sew
eral other equally excellent varieties
of Kentucky sour mash; "Guckenhei-
mer," Finch's Golden Wedding" and
other brands of high-grade Pennsyl.
vania rye, together with all
the most popular brands of
WHISTLES. cider, brandies. peach
brandles, blackberry brandies. etc..
in the market. They are also sole
Michigan agents for she Utbana Wine
company's champagnes, still wines and
pure brandy, Kohler & Frohling's CAL
lfornia winds and brsndies, and Apol-
linaris water; for Reid Bros. London
bottled Bass ale. Robert Smiths Phil
adelphia ale, G.. II. Mumm's cham
payne, etc. They are, in addition, i'm.
porters Of fine brandies, gins, runs,
Irish and Scotch WHISTLES, cord lals.
liquors. bitters, vermouth, abslnthe and
Benedictine.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Appropriateness Bros,

Manufacturers and jobbers Of fine
cigars and dealers IN tobaccos and
smokers articles-No. 40 Pearl st.
Among the most reliable and pros
porous os cur local cigar and tobacco
men Is the frm of Kuppenheimer
Bros, No. As Pearl street. The house
was established in 1876 10y Albert Kup-
penhelmer, who after four years was
Joined by his brother Augustus. when
the existing style was adopted. For
twelve years they have been doing q
steadily growing business as manufac-
turers, and conducting at the same time
. most attractive and carefully stocked
retail store, where the smoker or
chewer, whatever MS taste, may obtain
lust the thing he wants. The firm
also imports Hxvanna tobacco direct
from Cuba in bond, manufacture on
q liberal scale and sell at both whole
sale and retail of their own products,
their favorits brands embracing "Span-
ish American" "Kuppenhelmer's
own" Nos. /, 2, 8; ola Valla Rosa"
"Elk's Choice" Registered Phar-
macist," O-wssh-ta-N ong Boat Club"
"Muldoon." etc. Special brands are
made to order, and IN this department
they control large city and country
trade
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Funeral directors.-No. l03 Ottawa
street.
Few citizens Of Grand Rapids are
more generally known Or enjoy 4
greater share of the community's con-
fidence than Mr.. Allen Durfee. He
left New York thirty-nlne years ago for
the west, aud for the ensuing fifteen
years was a resident Of Walker town
ship, this state, whence he removed TO
the Valley city, and ID 1871 started an
undertaking establishment on Pearl
street near the bridge. He was success
full from the start, but the location was
unsuitable, and IN February, 1876, be
removed to the Ledyard block, No. l0S
Ottawa street. September /, 1883, he
formed co-partnership with Mr.. A. ID.
Leaveuworth, also New Yorker, who
came 70 Michigan in 1867 and was for
a number of years engaged as managing
partner of Hannah, Lay & Co., IN
general merchandise at Walton juno
ton. The firm hold the undisputed
first place among local funeral direc.
tors.
The office, showroom and trimming
shop are situated on the main floor at
the above number. and are
fitted up in a style of simple and
appropriate. elegance. Three tele-
phones Nos. So. 35l and 9S9, furnish
ready means of communication with
all parts of the city, and, AM attendant
being on watch at night, calls are
promptly responded to. A large and
varied assortment of caskets and cof-
fins IN all styles and grades are kept IN
stock and trimmed to order. The firm
owns two funeral cars and one hearse
car, the finest In Western Michigan,
black. for conveying the remains OF
adults; q smaller black vehicle of the
same character, for ordinary use, and
a lovely white car for children. Five
men, three wagons and five horses are
required for regular service, and the
firm is kept busy at all seasons. Any
desired number of carriages are fur
nshed, and funerals conducted either
ia or out of the city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

very sh0gt ilaas rivers OF persDlrati Oh
are F0ur1z sron nlas the pcges are
VIDE opeR. and saca one J. q fountain
IA fsil piay. Thence ne Is renewed 80
tae snsmp0o room, saere ne = lad
upCn = marble slao ana soaDe. aad
rnsoSa saG xaeadec EnosE Thoroughly,
after weica be : treated C a nnal
plunge or shower. wrapped 10 = sheet
9ud lad upou . lounge II col
81 aut take nap 4 50 dis
posed The Eass-an BATH differs from
the TURKISH, the chamber being heated
20 10 or 10 degrees and Billed with
not steam. = sovereign reme5y for
e1lds. The plunge bsth, adjoining. :
- .eet long hy "a vide and from %
feet deep. provided with ropes, bars,
hoats and a.. me appliances OF nata-
forum.
Prof. Ia BoGrslier. who - also al se-
compsishsd aud successful chiropealss
TO wnch speciality he dsyotes much
agtenti ton, employs only the mos,
sxlllfal and courteous assistants. and
a. consequences enjoys a large sni
growing patronage from the beat class
OF residents and yis.tors 10 the city.
The baths are open FOR business Mon
days. tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thurs
aays and Fridays from Z A. IA. To D.
M; Saturdays. from a. IA. 10 1890 y.
m., and sundays from : A. m TO IL M.
TUESDAY afternoons and evenings and
FridaY mornings are reserved Tor Ia
tlss exclusively. when careful female
Attendants will wait upon them.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Ed T.. rIohI.

Dealer IN tobacco and cigars-Rsil-
road ana steamship ticket broker-No.
81 Monroe street. Morton House block.
I'll Mohl Is one of the best known
and most popular men IN town. For
twelve or fifteen years past be mas been
handling cigars and tobacco at either
wholesale or retail. or both. Six years
ago he opened his prssen. place In the
Morton house block. and has been very
successful. His store, on one SIDE, 10
devoted to the sale of smokers aud
chewers goods, and on the other to the
handling of travellers tickets rail-
road. steamship and accident m.ur-
snce tickets lie carries choice I'M
ported and domestic cigars, smokers
articles, pipes, chewing and smoking
tobacco of the best brands, and a va
riety of fancy goods Mr.. MohI IL .
regular member OF the American Ticket
brokers association.
TRANSPORTATION TO almost any point
IN the United States ana Canada, aud
steamship tickets TO all European ports
by the principal lines. are furnished AZ
very low rates aud guaranteed az rep
rsssutat
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
Charles \. Cove.

Manufactures Of awnings sn1 tents,
horse aud wagon covers, flags, ham,
m0eks. cots, camp chair. stools, etc.
N. IL Pear street.
Mr.. Albert Cove. . native OF toches-
tar, \. y. settled here N 1855 and for
a tiMe saade awnu-s and similar wcrk
al Us residence. No. - Turner street.
In $50 be admitted rs coo. Charles
a, 20 co PARTNERSHIP. Ia 1852 The
father turuea ever toe eahre hassnes -
10 ths son aud accepted tie place Of
super afsrdeni 81 sat fact ~. Nasch,
II $50, was renewed "a No. n Pearl
street., occupying the first haor and
easement. each 92x3ea feel. aua = part
OF TIE second tleof. Here mae hands
are employees. ara large quantities. 81
fifstsclsss wark IA canvas - deue. IN
eIad nx stcfe AMI slnstow svnlnEs snd
teass IT every description. horse ana
waessa covers. camp ard ham moe
chars. ot lseds. hssameS A., baaanaoek
sappafts stools. taeetbsf vita Tags.
stsssmafs. banners. ete. lie siss - .
large quantities Of vide eetsoa dpek ~
tas pss<s. roll aai tsle. NJ. Isys has
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Grand Rapids Book Binding co.
]. W H4nnen, president and man
sger; ]. J. Ea,ery, secretary A. j.
Tucker. ressareT-Boo2 binders aud
manufacturers Q. blaak books-soie
SCENTS fof TIE Mullins patent tiat open
iag, spriag Rack, blank b0oks-No. 50
pesFi stress. tioaseaAn block.
Ia June. 1890. ]. y. Haanen aud A.
X. Cochran started an unpretenuous
ookDngery ID = l5x20 ioot room al No.
20 Pearl sireei. Their success vas ln-
mediate. and within three months they
were compelled TO remove 10 mora
connexions quarters ri No. - Canal
street, Up stars, where prosperity par-
sued thesn, 10 taca an exientIhs. tney
found the management too exscsing
Tor their strength, aud the ensuing
year, hAysnE interested younger,
more active Hen IN the enter
prise, the Grand Rapids Bookhindlng
company MAS organized aad incorpo-
rated November ~, With &c. 900 capital;
j. u. Hammer, president anu manager,
George IL. fslt, secretary aud treas
nrer. Tie supervision Of the bincery y
self deyolsea upon Mr.. Hannen. Who
II one OF Grand Rapids best known
young business men. especially popu-
lar ia The book trade and newspaper
circles, thoroughly conyers4nt with
cooks and book making, 70 also = jour
nallst OF experience and repute, having
been 4 reporter on several New York
dalllss aud subsequently, associate city
editor OF tie DAILY Commercial Bull
letln, the leading American trade
paper. lie Is treasurer OF the Grand
Rapids Press club, cultivated gentle
man and line business man. j. J.
Emery, who succeeded Mr.. Felt as
treasurer OF the company, Is also
newspaper man and ltterateur of
prominence, and noted besides for
business capacity, having made an en-
vlabie record deputy county clerk.
assistant sec-etary OF the Michigan
e;ate senate and in other vocatons.
The company renovated, retitted and
occupied their present quarters. No. 50
Pearl street, adjoining the Democrat
Office, ID October. Here they have
$3.50 square feet of floor space, well
lighted and conveniently arranged and
equipped with the best and latest i'm
proved machinery for blank book, fine
art, ordinary book and periodical bind
ing, together with some special devices
and appliances utilized in the manu-
facture of the Mullins.pstent, hat-open-
ing, spring-back blank books in all sizes
anu styles. These books. which are IN
rapidly increasing demand for Office
and counting-room use are pronounced
by competent authority tie most per-
feet. the most convenient. compare
lively the cheapest and otherwise the
most desirable books in the market,
During the past year the Grand
Rapids Bookbinding company's tran
sactions In oil departments aggregated
nearly Sl2 900; they now give employ
ment To from twenty to twenty-five
hands, but as there is constant in
crease of orders il will not be eurpris-
ing if within another year they shall
have doubled their force aud output.
Tie trade and others-more particu-
larry owners of valuable private lib
raries-who appreciate the best grades
of binding, should write or lcall upon
this company for samples and prices.