The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1895-08-22
SIEG AND WALPOLE.
THEY ARE HUSTLERS IN THE
BICYCLE TRADE.
WHAT BEARINGS SAYS OF THEM
Brief History of the Firm and Some
thing of It's Business.-Will Open
in the Old Lane Plant.


nal published in Chicago. In the cur
rent issue of that paper considerable
space is devoted to Sieg, Walpole &
Co., the firm which has just purchased
the Lane plant. AS this hustling firm
is to be closely identified with this city
and its interests, we reproduce the no
tice herewith in full:
Following close on the stories of the
wonderful sale of bicycles that has
taken place this year came the rumors
Of number of large concerns that
would enter the business in a manufac-
turing capacity. Among the number
was the Sieg & Walpole Mfg. Co., who,
it was said, would enter the business
on large scale. A large number of
the rumors were without foundation
more stable than the imaginations of
their originators. With Sieg & Wal
pole the matter was different, and fol-
lowing right on the footsteps of the ru-
NOR came the verified news of the pur-
chase of large plant at Kenosha, Wis
ample could be given than the manner
in which they have pushed the matter
of a factory. No sooner had arrange
ments been completed for q factory
than contracts were made for material
and machinery for the manufacture of
$4,000 wheels. Of the machinery it
may be said that there will be included
in the plant only the latest and most
improved line of machinery used in the
manufacture of wheels.
The New Factory. Formerly Lane.
The factory, formerly Lane, is of
brick, two stories in height and having
frontage of $50 feet; running back for
distance of 26O feet with two wings
each 40 feet wide. In addition to the
main building there will be number of
smaller buildings for special purposes.
Altogether the factory will cover very
close to six acres of land.
1t is the intention Of the firm to es-
tablish branch stores in number of
the large cities, some of which have al
ready been arranged for. In addition
to the Windsor bicycle, which will be
made leader, the firm will also turn
out line of wheels for the jobbing
trade.
Of the members Of the firm Mr. Sieg
has longest been in the trade, having
been constant habitue of Chicago's
cycle row since 1885, when he entered
the business under the guidance of the
only Bob Garden. Since that time his
progress has been steadily upward.
Remaining with the Pope company for
a period of two years, he left to enter
the employ of the G. M. Stokes Mfg. Co.
His Advancement Was Rapid.
and he was promoted till at the time of
the incorporation Of the company he
was made the secretary, in addition to
his position as manager of the bicycle
department. After four years of expe-
rience in connection with the Stokes
concern, Mr.. Sieg, recognizing the part
that bicycles were to play in the form
alton of American history, set about es-
tabhshing business of his own. Pos
sessed of little else than his acknowl-
edged hustling abilities and host of
friends. his start was of necessity on a
small scale. His first location was
right in the heart of the then famous
cycle row and in partnership with the
owner of cigar store. They opened
up with a small stock of wheels in the
rear
Started IN Business.
About this time under the tuition of
Birdie Munger, the Ames & Frost Co.
were entering the bicycle business.
Mr.. Sieg, always on the lookout for a
good thing, Immediately opened deal
for the exclusive Chicago sale Of the
Imperial. In conducting his business
with the Ames & Frost people he was
brought in contact with W. r. Walpole,
then acting in the capacity of secretary
of that concern. Between these two a
warm personal friendship sprung up
which, two years ago, eliminated in
their linking their fortunes together. A
that seems to have been
more than beneficial to both.
Since the advent of these two on cy-
Gle row they have been conspicuous for
the hustling manner in which they
transacted their business. In addition
to large retail business they saw the
possibilities of the sundry trade, and
this spring hardly man went on the
road to sell wheels without carrying
side line of Sieg & Walpole's sundries,
with the result that when the new firm
of manufacturers send their wheel out
they will find their reputation already
established as good and reliable firm.
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