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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
SOAP MAX ING.
The Rise Of This Important Ind dustry In
tho West.

The Rise of This Important Industry In
tho West.
II We can Judge the future by the past, II
would seem that our Montana soap factory
is destined to do most all Of the soap busi-
ness in and around Montana. 1t has in
creased its sales so per cent during the past
twelve months and is selling 100 per cent
moro than two years ago.
Mr.. Chas. L. Perry. who ID at tho head Of
the business, tells us that besides shipping
to nearly every town in Montana. they ship
BY the carload into Washington, do con-
siderable business in Idaho. and some In
Wyoming.
The concern has recently put in candle
machinery, and Mr. Perry has made trip
to the east in the interest of this branch OF
the business, but they have as yet deferred
to put any candles ON the market, as Mr..
Perry was not satisfied that his present
machinery was sufficiently heavy by itself.
He has. however, ordered IA carload OF sup
Elementary machinery. and when the Mon
tana candles do appear we may expect q
first class article.
We may mention that the manufacture
OF tirst-olass mining candles Is no small
undertaking; that Denver. with all her on
ergy and enterprises has 90 far no can
die factory, though the establishments of one
has often been talked of and discussed in
her papers.
Chas. Il. Perry Il Co. have lately added
to their factory staff French chemist Of
marked ability, Mr.. Louis Il. Provost
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
Tue CRACKER FACTORY.

From the Start Its Goods Have Been Pop
uiar All Over Montana.
"The Helena plant of the American Bis
cult and Manufacturing company was be-
gun in April. 1892. and our first goods were
turnsd out Oct. 5. tince thas time tho fac.
tory has been continuously in operation
and now has a daily capacity OF 100 barrels
Of -four, and the prospects seem excellent
that we shall soon be running to our full
capacity" Such was the fnttsring report
made by Mr.. 4. Van Riley, manager Of tho
Helena branch. Mr. Riley 10 highly
pleased with the success of the enterprise.
and expects to build mp a great manufao-
tory here OF which the whole state will be
proud. II Ii pre-eminsntly Montana en-
terprise, lit uses -four made frona Montana
wheat, pays wages to men who make Mon
tana their homo, and 40 its product II
equal to the very best made anywhere the
enterprise has strong claim for tho patron
age Of Montana people.
The Helena establishment 10 an integra
part of the chain Of factories Of the Qreat
American Biscuit and Manufacturing com-
| pany, capitalized for $8,0O0.00O. The plant
| in Helena consists of fine brick structure
60x100 feet four Aoors, equipped with mod
etn machinery and located right on tn,
railroad track. In she basement 10 the
power plant the box manufactory anc
|
raw material. The first floor 10 taken uI
with the Offices, salesrooms, stock rooma
and the shipping department. On the SEQ.
ond floor is located the machinery. oven
and apparatus for the manufacture Of IL
different kinds of biscuits and cakes. Th,
third floor is at present used also as
storsroom. In 4 short time il will b.
equipped with an extensive plant for tn
manufacture of all kinds OF plain ant
fancy candies, which will add large mum
Der to the already long pay roll Of the oom-
pany.
The cracker factory IL the most import
ant manufacturing enterprise begun il
Helena during the past year. Already tn,
number Of employees exceeds fifty, and thu
projected extensions of the business vii
double the number soon. SO far no effor
has been made to extend the sales Of The
factory elsewhere than in Montana. Bu
during 1893 statesmen will take in Idaho
Wyoming and other territory adjacent I,
the state. The fact that the goods Of tn,
factory jumped at once into popular favo
speaks volumes for the skill and capabilit,
of Mr.. Riley, tho man ager, and his corps O.
excellent assistants. r. NJ. Eoger. the fore
man of the manufacturing department., il
| an expert in his profession
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
a. SOUND INSTITUTION.
rhs Merchants National Hank sf
and Its NuslneaM

rhe Merchants National Bank sf
And Its Nusinesw n 4 RssSs
In tho very forefront 10 ths 4es0
National Bank of Helena. The
house was tine old established bankinG
of Il, II. HershHald n Bro. in 1082 N
Incorporated with paid NJ capital
$3.50. 900. The stock 10 held By eitinena 4
Montana and the officers and divsctots os4
among the leading capitalists ana hnaneleeg
In the state. Tho following hN!xee 11eM
the amount Of business trausa0Sed ~ t1S4
great institution for the ysaF 1892: Amoun1
Of exchange sold, $8. 6OO. COO; sash tseneeos
tions. 80 438. 2O7; currency tnpoftods w
100000. What could better tell tho 0Sos9
than these fpures2
The Merchants National deals III nlnes
class city, county and state secuYttieo -
sides doing regular banking buaineels
Through it's connections IL il abl0 TO roae9
every financial center In she cOmmegetek
world. 1t issues exchange on all the psoM.l
inent cities Of America and EuE0pA An0
transfers money by telegraph, pays tnteteee
on time deposits and makes oollectiona ~
all points commercially tributary 10 Hel-
ena. The bank building 10 one Of the Aneo1
pieces Of architecture in Helena and isona
that all citizens Of Helena take pride im
and point out to visitors. Tho dxa and
burglar proof vaults are thu vary best 70 ~
obtained. Individunr fire and burglar
proof deposit vaults arc rented TO uatrcno
! at moderate cost.
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tors carried. In fact, svssythina pot9ol1
ing 10 any departments Of ~ eleee13
business may BE- secured Of ~ Ne6ol
company. l ags a b
Within fsw weeks The NoythWeoo n
oral Electric company will more tAAm
bic the capacity at thsir stuge ro0m &
add a full stock of general alaeorteAk
70 their large line of electrical mee1
The repair department. IL the neq9
plets in the northwest, posssseia1
facility for all kinds of rspets
electrical machinery and hxtuEeek
workmen nre sent out 10 do WuSlf
sponsible parties. and all repair w0St
10 promptly done at very fsas0nable
Mr.. X. p. Wetmors. mauaGes a. I'd
Helena branch. will be very alad u
all persons interested In the au15
electrical transmission Of power on
Installations, and IL confdent that
give advantageous terms on any Al
electrical plant desired. ;saz
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
EUGENE w. FISK Il.

Tho Contractor Has DOne Enough to Earn
Two Months' Vacation.
Eugene W. Fiske. ths contractor, con-
siders that he has done pretty we'll during
tho past year aud will take two month";
vacation. which he will spond In California.
He will return March /. Mr.. Fiske has
been in Helena for five years, engaged in
building and contracting. la one year,
1889, he built l22 houses. During tho past
year he did more work than any other CON
tractor in tho city. Among his large CON
tracts was tho auditorium, which he built
In eighty days, and the Bes Hive block.
which was improved by putting in n granite
front on the jackson street side. Mr.
+ ske makes Il specially OF residence prop
erty, and ID one of tha foremost mechanics
OF tho northwest His work gives the best
satisfaction for the least money.
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years. and the house to-day car-
riss . larger stock than any IN she
northwest. Some idea Of i've size may bs
had when IL IL stated that few years ago
when the Vt. Paul Jobbsrs union made
visit TO Helena soms OF the Wholesale
liquor men called on Mr.. Switzer with
view to getting orders. They were as
founded when be took shem TO his ware.
houses and showed them 4 stock that could
NOS be squalled In ~. Panl. N Mlargef
now than At that time and II complsts 10
every particular. Mr.. HwitEsr 10 the sole
proprietor and does an exclusive wholesale
business. He ID also ageny for the csle.
bratod Val Blatx Milwaukee beer. and
keeps full line Of bar glassware. billiard
goods patent hydraulic hand and isvsr
beer pumps, fausets, bunRs, tubes. Kegs
and demijohns.
Mr.. Sweitzer 10 also the owner OF brieh
yard at Blossburg on ths Northern Pacinc
railroad. which is the largest this side OF 81.
Paul. producing 0,0O0 bricks in twenty
four hours. All kinds of brick and in any
quantity can bs produced at this yard.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01

giles, Concord harness, hay grain and fesd.
They supply customers In all parts of the
state from their nearest store aud ware
houses. promptly and carefully. In the
lines Of hay. grain and feed thsir business
has grown rapidly during the year and has
assumed large proportions.
Several members of tho Arm wsro pio-
nssrs in Montana, and have. by long ac-
quaintanoa with tho people Of the state. be-
curne particularly familiar with their needs
enabled 10 dsel with them intelIiRen Wy.
The extent OF their business and the fact
OF its continuous growth prove the conf
dencs Of the people In the Arm.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
RESOURCES.
CALIFORNIA WINE n0usx


Proprietor Fack Reports sAslsfne11
Busiasss for 1909.
August Fack, proprietor Of the Oolifg
Wine House. says he has no reason ~ r.
plain of trade for the year 1882 We1f
was mot o large 70 he would have Mio
still 1t was good enough considering ell
conditions. The several convsntiono
not prove ~ big factors In stimul1
business 90 was expected, but the
trade. which was mot looked f0INS
with much anticipation. proved lasgs1
any for several years past. 'Ihl@
known house makes speciality - ~
MIA wines and brAndiss. The stoek \
includes the very best produelt00Q
California vinsvnrds. Besides Tho 0
mia makes, all the other Americas NJ
sign winos aud liquors are kept All
Tho line OF cigars carried By the 14
cludes none but the very choioeee
MIR. Fack. the proprietor, aimn Tor
California Wine House the m0nt 81
between Chicago and San Framed
originals Of some Of tho ncA4
paintings of tho day are kept on
at all times for the ensereAtM
patrons. Two OF those now u
will be sent to Chicago 10 b. elN1
the Montana exhibit and the elIv1
OF Justice In tha mines and MinlM
ing At the Worlds fair.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
WHERE DIAMONDS SPARKLE.

A Magnificent Display Made by the Hell
ena Jewclry Company.
A splendid holiday trade came to the
Helena Jewelry company. For days before
Christmas the force of the company were
kept busy waiting on customers and busi-
ness fairly doomed. Mr.. Ash Pierce. the
manager, and MIR. Pardellian. the
ieweler. made elaborate preparations
for the holidays with the result
that line of jewelry was shown in the
cases at the oompany's store i'll the Power
block on Sixth avenue that was bewilder-
showed taste in the selection of the goods
and thorough knowledge of the trade.
Some very handsome things are left ovcr and
it ia worth the time OF any one to visit the
store. Diamonds and precious stones OF
all kinds are to be- seen In
thing you desire in the way OF
etc. Trade has been very good
since Christmas. Mr.. Pierce says, and he
does not complain, feeling satisfied that his
company has received its share OF the holi-
day business.
Some astonishment was expressed by
people who wero never in the store before
at the magnitude ana variety of the stock
and had their eyes opened. A few Of them
ha intended to send east for holiday pres
ents but visit to the company's store
changed their minds md was revelation at
TO prices. Visitors are ALWAYS welcome al
the store and goods nre shown with pleas
ure. You are at liberty to inspect every
thing in stock aud take your time about IT,
person can spend hours looking over the
many beautiful things oblivious OF the
flight Of time. There is one show case alone
which contains enough to attract the atten-
tion tor half II day. II you have not visited
the place vet YOU ought to do so ut your
earliest opportunity.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
HELENA WATER COMPANY.

1t Has Kept Up With tho Maroh OF I'm
prOyemcnt.
Tho Helena Water comr any kept paoe
during tho year with the advance Of the
city. Wherever il was found necessary the
company has extended Its water mains and
bettored its equipment. When the new
Main street pavement was about to be laid,
the watcr company had all ity patrons
along that thoroughfRre cast OF connections
with the old mains and make attachments
to the new ones. This WAS done In order to
do away with the frequent tearing up Of
tho new pavement that would have been me-
osssitated by disnrrangements Of the con-
neotions with the old mains. The water
company has fully demonstrated its ability
to supply Helena, and several other cities
OF like size, with pure article for drinking,
culinary and cleansing purposes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
KLErNscnMIpr = BR0s47
wish Their Friends and 01t4&
Happy and Prosperous Nes 1

wish Their Friends and Out41
Happy and Prosperous NeW N%
No Arm In Helena had . moro p(0
! year shsn Kleinschmldt 81 BEpth6lS
business wholesale and sstajt
and groceries, has grown materially
advantage OF both cussomsss And t14
The firm has tho very BEST ot e1~
with local banks and wholssalesa RI
and manufacturers all over the GHG
enabling them 10 g1t the best bstu
markets afford, which In turn tn10 El&
their customers. The large vst9iJ
are In the magnificent GRANITE b1o& 4
Main street and their warehouses aao
catod in the sixth ward, on The line q
railroad. where they have Just eseeo6
large warehouse, G0x127. thitty~f0uf M
high from floor 10 oeiltng, with tWn nG2T
and gallery. II u ths aim ek ~ 7
during 1888 10 Sill further tncseeeo 1k9f
trade In the heavy staples. ol Whieh ~
carry the largest stock In the stAta. D
Kleinsehmidt h brother are thn let66S
shippers OF sugar IN the SLATE. theif Try
III that staple having grown 70 tmmSn6
proportions 81
They are state agents for llle sale II -
oules Giant Powder. and aunuoltY A1r6SS
OF immense quantities 0f thet ~ 1el6 N
mining camps Of the state, Vke 19t5
Round Oak heating stovsa and Rsutr
COnttn und ~ Thhan waSue 5 ss7 a;
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
STEELE, HINDsoN q co.
Largest Dealers in Hay and Grain In the
State.

Largest Dealers In Hay and Grain In the
state.
Mr.. VIM. Steele and Mr.. j. j. Hindson
are personally in charge of the extensive
business of this popular firm. They give
ness, and their customers know them to be
gentlemen of integrity and upright in all
their dealings. During the last quarter
the business of the Arm has increased over
$1,000 each month.
Steele. Hindson & 90. are exclusively
Wholesale dealers. They sell hay, grain,
-four, rolled oats, corn meal, buckwheat,
bran, shorts, potatoes, etc. They recently
secured the contract to furnish 250, OOO
pounds of potatoes to the government. de-
livered at Fort Assniboin. Their sales of
month and trade in this staple is rapidly
growing. They are sole agents for the osle-
brated Royal Banner -four, made At James
town, N. D., brand which sells equal to
the famous Pillsbury's best.
Hay and grain gro sold more extensively
in Montana by Messrs. Steele. Hindson 81
Go. than by any other firm in that line.
Thew buy oats in quantities Of from 100 600
to 500, 600 pounds ut time and from 100 to
200 tons OF hay. They buy for spot cash.
direct from ranchers and farmers in this
state. and are of course able to sell to GUS
toners at bottom figures.
Neighboring mining camps are the most
liberal patrons of Steele. Hindson & Co.,
and their sales in Marysville. Rimini,
Boulder, E1iston, Wiokes and other camps
are growing rapidly. Each year their Held
il becoming larger. both for sales and rur-
chases. 1t Is the invnriable rule Of the firm
to make faithful representations to custom
crs and to keep all engagements to the let
ter. Promptness is observed in correspond
enoe and shipments. The members OF the
firm are live wideawake and enterprising.
They believe in Montana and are here ia
stay, and by careful attention to their
growing business and fidelity in all their
dealings hone to merit fair share af the
increasing business of the state. Their
offices Rnd warehouses are at 1922 Bozeman
street, near the Northern Pacific depot,
where they are always pleased to greet their
patrons and friends
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
SINCE sINTY-sIN.

A Pioneer Merchant of Helena and His
Prosperity.
One of the most familiar landmarks IL
Helena il tho two story atone building on
South Main street, a short distance from
Broadway. II ia solid aud substantial
stone building, like j. Switzer. whose
name Is we'll known throughout the state.
lie has been In the wholesale LIQUOR sne
cigar business since tho early days. wher
tha Queen City of tho Rockies had not at
tanned metropolitan proportions. Hi
business has kept pace with N,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01

TO-DAY is New Years and
devoted by common usage to
festivities, good resolutions, and
mutual congratulations.
This is the opening gate Of
the New Year and the Church
and the World alike celebrates
with banquets and religious SER
vices the turning Of another leaf
in the limitless volume of. time.
AS Russia retains the old calen-
dar, New Years there falls on
January 18th.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
THE MONTANA NATIONAL.

How It Has Grown In tho Ten Years Since
It's Organization.
Last November the Montana National
Bank was ten years old. Col. G. A.. Broad
water was its founder and it's president until
his death. During those years is' grew with
the state, so that to-day it is among the
the leading financial institutions Of the
Northwest. Its growth and standing 10
most forcibly shown by an examination of
the last statement made December 9th 10
the government. 1t is as follows:
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01

State of Montana, County of Lewis and Clarke,
IS:
l. kobert l.. McCuloh. cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
ROBT. l.. MCC ULLOH. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me- this goth
day of december, 1872.
lsEAI@I EMERSON b, WElRlCk,
Notary Public.
CORRECT Attest;
HERMAN CANS,
II. c. WALLACE,
DAVID A, CORY,
Directors.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01

English syndicate for over $4,000, GOO took
place during the year. These fields are
tributary to Helena. 1t WAS Helena enter
prise that uncovered them TO tho world.
When they are in full operation it 10 Hell
ena which will feel the effect Of this new
and gigantic enterprise.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01
Everything Is done BY the management

Everything Is done BY she luAuA0gme9ts
to insure satisfaction % PATRONS q tA1
hanspand ssis tsfia rntf1 i siilUh hMs Al 4as'
mucn to build up great banking bualres1t
The officers OF tho bank are ~ n. H4Seks
field. president; A. j. Davidson, vics-Dfeets
dent and Aaron Hershfield cashier. The
board OF director consists Of A. ]. David
son, Morris Sands and Il. II. Hsrshhsld.
Perhaps the most comprehensive Aco1une
of the volume Of business trAnsaeted ~
this bank is furnished by the Official rapport
below at the close Of business on Dee. 8
1892. It IL the sworn report and shows ~ :
glance how sound this institution III and
illustrates the results Of carofuh and cons
sotvative management.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. o. BHl oo1 ~
u. {. and other bonds and AtOoks... 17A7H8 ~
Banking house and real estate. -. \. 1a.000 k&
Expenses and taxes. .,..........,... 14.Qt2 q
Premiums paid ..s,............... 16s0Q0 Q05
q old and silver bullion ............. 8,7b7 co.
Due from u y. treasurer. ........... 1A622 ~
Due from banks ....... xS&5. 1853 - A#
Cash on hand. ............ 2lb.b6S - M
Total. ................... q, ,sol. .570 of
LIABILITIES. sssSsE
Capital stock. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $4,000 coz
surplus. ....................... IHM4 ~
Pronts ,,.......... ............s....s llMJ94 44i
Circulation. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. n0tQ44
Deposits IsbsNsNt4 IN
Total. ...... ss.ssi.STs "
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01

IN GOOD INVESTMENT:
! Y r EAVY-WEIGHT ...,.
} 4 a AND OvERCOAT5.
5 '" SUBSTANTIAL
s PURCHASE.
; PH'eHs REASONABLE.
Po'0nAH rA'e'n,.
}</oggNs1g7 gs17 M MEMS sTsnr
5 Il CLOTHING.
5 IN THE PROPER TIME
; - VERIFYING
! NEW
; AND BRIGHT.
~ YHY NOT GALL
: M NJ EXAMINED
}\oTgr grSB M511
s L THAT 1T PAYS,
I ~ VEN IF YOU
) ONLY
I POST YOURSELF,
}Hs : & SH15Gr. n5G Il Nm '-N
! ECOLLECT ALSO THAT
I we are sole agents for
( l. y DIR. Jaeger's celebrated
Sanitary Wear, espe-
! cially adapted for Women and
{ Children.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-01

ID TO Business what oeoax53
power IL to machinery,
TIE GRAND MOTIVE FCVUles NJ
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-05-03
The Chicago Fire

me near approach OF the World Fair
sWakens Increased interest in Chicago
and her remarkable history. Forty years
ago, Chicago had but sixtv brick build
ings, twenty years ago the city was in
ashes, now she has the largest aggrega.
ton OF splendid buildings 10 be found In
any city In the world. The most thrift
ing and wonderful chapter OF the city's
history Is the one telling of the great
nre and the subsequent rebuilding. II
reads almost like q Fairy Story The
magnificent Cyclorama of the Chicago
Fire In that city, showing In most sur.
prising manner the city during the great
nre, with its thousands of acres of red
hot ruins, thousands more of a surging
sea OF flame, and countless thousands of
panic stricken people fleeing for their
lives. is probably the most grand, awe
inspiring and realistic scene ever pro-
ouced by man. The whole effect is
greatly intensified by the introduction
OF novel, mechanical and electrical devi-
ces. making the whole situation seem
like reality. The remarkable exhibition
Is located upon Michigan avenue, near
Madison street, and will remain as q per-
manent attraction during the Worlds
Fair. Our readers should make a note
OF this great work and not fail TO
Visit IL. It..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1893-05-03
Naval Orders

The following naval orders have been
Issued by the Navy Department since
our last issue:
Commander John Schouler has . ID
ordered as a member of the examining
and retiring board to relieve Capt. Silas
Terry, who is ordered to hold himself in
readiness for sea service.
Lieut. Com. Richard Rush has been or
dered to duty in the library of the de-
partment
Lieut.. Richard Henderson is ordered
TO examination for promotion and Lieut..
G. Richman has been detached from the
st. Louis and placed on waiting orders.
Lieut. j f Moser has passed a sue
cessful examination for promotion to
the next higher grade. His percentage
was the highest made in recent years.