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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-06-30
WIN. RlNlNGER.

Thursday morning last | visited the
department store of William Rininger,
which is the most extensive establish
ment of its kind that l have seen any
where in Lorain county. The build
ing is a brick structure, three stories
high and fronts the public square.
In the interior is displayed a wonder
full stock of goods, such a stock as
one can generally see only in the
largest department stores in metro
politan cities. I noticed particularly
the great display of dress goods.
There were silks and satins, woolen,
cotton and linen goods; fabrics do
mestic and imported; stock COM
prising in its nomenclature every
thing in the line of ladies dress goods
of the latest patterns and colors, now
being displayed on the counters Of
the largest stores in Cleveland, Cincin-
natl or New York and Boston. | no.
ticed especially that there were no
common or shoddy goods among this
stock, but that every pattern of the
very complete stock of varied fabrics
was of the better grade to the finest
quality manufactured. In one depart
ment I noticed large stock of wall
paper, cheap. medium and the finest
styles and patterns. The boot and
shoe department and the grocery de-
partment are very largely stocked
with everything in their respective
lines. Then I noticed the ladies and
gentlemen's outfttings and the no.
tions, etc, all complete and contain
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-06-30

have both been prominent in public af-
fairs as we'll as always giving their
best efforts towards extending the
commercial reputation Of Wellington.
At the present time they have in their
yards and warerooms plentiful stock
of everything in their line, and I wish
to recommend persons who contem-
plate new buildings or repairing old
structures to take advantage of the
present opportunity for low prices.
Look over their stocks, make con-
tract and leave your order with this
firm. Thereby you will save money
and be assured of getting first-class
building materials at bottom figures.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-06-30
A. G. & G. /. COUCH.

Tuesday after dinner l visited the
establishment of \. G. and G. L.
Couch, the leading furniture dealers
and undertakers of Wellington.
l met Mr.. G. L. Couch, who is also
the present mayor of the town, and
one of the most enterprising citizens.
Mayor Couch has for years, identified
himself with every effort made to in
crease the prestige of Wellington and
his public spirit extends to his purse
as well as physical efforts. The busi-
ness of this firm has been established
for over fifty years and is one of the
pioneer industries of this county.
The factory and warerooms are To-
Gated about the center of the town. 1t
is substantial building of two stor-
les. The firm carries a large stock of
furniture, including quartered oak
bed chamber sets, tables, chairs,
dressing cases, iron and brass bed
steads, etc. l noticed particularly
their handsome rattan rocking chairs
and settees for summe use. One o.
the most elegant pieces of furniture
that attracted my attention was a
divan or bed-lounge, upholstered in
beautiful ribbed velvets of different
colors, and brocaded in elegant de-
signs. A pretty chamber set for a
Miss or young woman's room is a
pure white enameled set; the bed
stead being iron, with brass rails,
posts. tops and ornaments. The wash
stand and dressing case are of white
enamled wood with brass drawer
handles and ornaments. In the upper
warerooms are displayed, handsomely
framed engravings and colored repro
ductions of famous painting. The
stock of tables useful and ornamental
is large and includes a numerous var,
ietyto suit all classes and tastes. The
firm does upholstering of all branches
This is one of the best establishments
of its kind that / have ever seen in
this country. The stock is solid, well
made, honest furniture and is worth
the examination of any persons who
contemplate buying. I recommend
anv such among my readers to see
this stock before making any pur,
chase elsewhere.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-06-30
c. Il. PALMER q co.

Monday morning l visittd the Well
ington Bending Works established
here twelve years ago by the above
mentioned firm.
This is one of the principal manu-
featuring industries of Wellington,
producing carriage wood stock and
bicycle handles. The factory lies on
plat of ground two and one-halt
acres in extent, on the southwest
corner of the corporation, in trl-
angle formed by the junction OF the
Big Four and Wheeling and Lake Erle
railroads. Substantial brick ana
frame buildings have been erected on
the grounds The main factory IS
124x4s and attached to it is a DITCH
structure 9Sy92 feet. Both bu ldlngS
,re two stories. These factories are
aouinped with labor saving machines
some of which are the special lnVeh-
t;op Of Mr.. L. c. Branson of the trm'
A feature of the interior is the cieah-
1iness and freedom from shavlngs'
drs+ and other waste or imtiam-
ID" 'T -O"a ,s"tanio1, Every machine has
"o,e tnS m blovver with pneumatic
a,,"o 49, ,,b;oh oorrv off all saw-dust
"uJes, S sIorinss as the refuse is made by
tho na mochino in operation. That was
O,.' 1,1,;naI,Io feotnre Of the this fac
tory. 1t demonstrates the up-to-uate te
ontornriss of tbe manufacturers and
= beoltb feature also. making the
4osI,s Of emnloves more comfortable
and n,eosont In this regard it is a
faatrre worthy Of emulation by all
a,,foo+,,rors who have any regard
Gov tbe nhysical welfare of their
,vorL reonIa
The nrodnct of this mandatory is
cold ali over this country. and much
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-06-30
WELLINGTON FLOUR MILLS.

Saturday morning / visited this
flourishing industry and enjoyed the
courtesy of J. II. Shelley, who became
the proprietor of this mill in Febru-
ary Of 1897.
With but cusory observation l
found this to be one of the most thor
oughly equipped, up-to-date flour
mills in this county. The building
stands 204 feet on the ground immed-
lately ajacent to the tracks of the
Big Four railroad. The structure is
bnilt on such a solid foundation OF
rock and cement, that throughout the
interior not a vibration can be felt
from the motion of the machinery.
The engine of $50 horse power is
built on rock and cement as solid and
immovable as the rock of ages" The
boiler is likewise solidly constructed,
and both the engine and boiler rooms
are kept scrupulously neat and clean,
demonstrating the care and thorough
attention Of the engineer and the pro-
prietor
This mill is equipped W ith the Odell
full roller system. There are Il sim
gle rolls, % reels, 3 Smith purifiers,
invincihle- scourer. the latest inven-
tion up-to-date cornshe,ler and corn
crusher, stone mill for corn meal and
a perfect system for rolling the hest
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-06-30
G. D. FOOTE'S LIVERY BARN.

This gentleman also owns the finest
livery, feed and sales stable in Well
,ngton. 1t is the most conspicuous
brick structure on Main street, and it
has an admirably arranged interior.
There are twenty stalls, carriage
house and lofts. The building is fit
ted with elevators for lifting to the
second floor. and every convenience
invented SOr the use of a modern,
first-class stable is utilized in this es-
tablishment. There are twenty or
more horses in the livery, above the
average, and a number of them are
speedy roadsters. Mr.. Foote person
ally superintends this establishment
and has made it widely popular with
farmers, horsemen and the CONNER
cial travellers. Whenever you are in
Wellington and want a frst-class
road horse and a spic-and-span rig.
Foote's is the place for you to get it.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-06-30

His harness has gained an enviable
reputation all over this country and
many customers of this establishment
can be found among the wealthy per-
sons of New York, Philadelphia and
other large cities. Mr.. 0tterbacher
also does a large wholesale business
in all grades of harness, saddles, horse
collars and other riding and driving
paraphernalia.
His show window is the prettiest of
all the stores in Wellington. The CEN
tral figure in this show window is a
life sized, grey horse, made from paper
mache and painted to look as natural
as life. The horse stands in the win
dow fully dressed in a set of fine car
riage harness, while handsome colored
robes are drapped about his feet, max
ing very attractive picture. The
show rooms and working departments
TO the rear of the show rooms are in a
substantial brick building 2Ox1OO feet
occupy two floors. The display of
made up stock is large, including ev-
cry article coming under the nomencla-
ture of horse trappings and carriage
furniture. Besides this store carries
a large and varied stock of trunks, va.
Uses, carriage robes, etc. An adequate
force of expert workmen are employed
and none but the very best work pro-
ceeds from their hands. Mr.. Otter.
bacher is one of the public spirited
citizens of Wellington and has beer
formost among the business men who
have actively interested themselves il
the towns moral and commercial pro
gress. His business has been an i'm
portant factor, adding to the business
reputation of Wellington abroad
through his shipments to all parts OF
this country. | would recommend
farmers, horse men and oil others tC
trade with this establishment, as The
work made here is superior, and is sc
recognized by prominent gentlemen
horsemen in the east and other sec
tions of this country.
Mr.. Otterbacher is also an extensive
wholesale and retail dealer in firt
wood for all kinds of stoves and fur
naces. He carries large stock of thi:
fuel and is prepared to supply any de
mand for it at short notice.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-06-30

Wednesday after dinner visited the
store and shops OF j. NJ. Otterbacher.
This is the largest and handsomest of
all A.e establishments of Whatsoever
kind in Wellington, and one of the
finest devoted 10 the harness business
l have seen in the country. IT is such
a store as one generally encounters in
the broad fashionable business streets
of metropolitan cities. Ike New York,
Philadelphia or London, England, In
deed on stepping into this store, l
could easily immagine myself entering
enc of the swell harness shops of Re-
gents street, the fashionable shop
thoroughfare of London. Neither
Curtice or Gibson Bros. of New York
and London, have larger show rooms
nor do they make a finer display of
harness than does Mr.. Utterbacher
here in Wellington.
j. N. Otterbacher has been establish
ed here for over 81 yeaFs and has al
why's been one of the progressive busi-
ness men of the town. His special
manufacture and itomde force is fine
Nseiish Coach harness for fast tho
.rouRhbreds, trotters and show horses
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-06-30
0AUGHERTY, HsLMAN g. co

Whenever you come into WELLINGTON
and promenade through East and
west Main street, you will take a
special look at the clothing emporium
OF this firm. No matter where Won
have ever bought clothing before or
gentlemen's underwear and outfttings
or fine headwear, and no matter how
many neat exhibits of these garments
you have seen, not in any of the larg-
est cities, will you observe a more at
tractive stock of goods so advantage
ously displayed for the customers
careful inspection. One is conscious
at a glance that nothing shoddy, old
style, or of poor quality is to be found
in this assortment of well made goods.
They are in cut, style and finished
Workmanship, thoroughly up to date.
Whatever article you purchase in this
establishment is sure to be as it is
represented, and honest use, will but
demonstrate its satisfactory quality. ]
have been led to write this from what
[ have learned of this firms business
policy, and from the statements OF
some of their patrons.
This firm has been we'll established
and thoroughly identified with Well.
ington's business industries for a NUN,
Der of years. 1t is the only exclusive
ly clothing house in this region.
have noticed in their stock the sub
stantial clothing made by the higf
grade manufacturers of clothing
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-06-30

Therefore l can recommend the stock
to my readers. The members of the
firm and their assistants are live young
members of the progressive contingent
of this town. They are gentlemen OF
irreproachable public and private con-
duct and are heartily interested in the
welfare of Wellington, moral and ma
terial.
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Light type A. NJ. Dark type +. NJ.
tDaily except Sunday. IDaily except Monday.
fStOp on Signal

Drawing Room Sleeping Cars on Nos. 2, and
through to Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, New York
and Boston on Nos: s, and to Ft. Wayne,
served in up-to-date Dining Stations and Unex.
celled Dining Cars at opportune meal hours.
Baggage checked Through to destination. On
inquiry you will find our rates are always lower
than via other lines, service considered.
For rates and detailed information address B.
+. Horner, Gen1 Passenger Agent, Cleveland, o.,
or Local Ticket Agent.
The herald., 1897-03-12

wanda In a drunken brawl, had his pre-
liminary hearing yesterday before JUS
t:ce Hardy. He was bound over without
bail to appear before the superior court
on the charge OF murder Much difficulty
was experienced in getting the Mexicans
who had witnessed the shooting to tes-
tify in regard to the affair, and nothing
was disclosed at the hearing which
gives much clue as to the motive for the
murder.
The fruit shipments for the week were
light, only aggregating a tri1fe over ten
and three-fourths carloads, divided as
follows: Oranges, 1903 boxes; lemons,
462 boxes; dried fruit, %, 500 pounds.
Ontarions are taking time by the fore
lock, and will hold a meeting tomorrow
Thursday evening at Justice Hardy's
office to discuss plans for Fourth of
July celebration.
AS there was not quorum present
last evening at the meeting of the town
trustees no business was done.
The directors of the San Antonio
Water company held a special meeting
yesterday The bid of Simmons & Cutler
for excavating a pipe branch from
Eleventh to Twenty-fourth streets was
accepted. Their bid was six cents per
foot. Accounts on the tunnel contract
work, to the amount of $102347, were or
dered paid
Dyar, one OF the pioneer citizens here.
died at her home on Campus avenue on
Tuesday. Mrs. Dyar was greatly loved
and respected and leaves large num-
Der of relati and friends to mourn her
death.
B. Tuttle was in Redlands yesterday.
Oscar Vandegrift left last night for
San Francisco.
Mrs. w. P. Croft was In Los Angeles
this week
Mrs. r. C. P. Smith is visiting her sis
ter at San Jose this week
E. e. Spaulding of Pasadena vas the
guest of Ontario friends over Sunday.
Miss Mae Hyer visited Riverside
friends last week.
L. X. Bradley of San Jacinto, for
merly resident of this place, visited
friends here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bird of Larch-
mont, N. Y, are the guests of their
daughter, Mrs. George B. Ford.
DR.. ]. w. Hanson of Pasadena was the
guest of Col. w. S. Horne recently.
James Noble, who has been spending
short time with his parents here, re-
turned to his home in Mitchell, Canada,
Monday.
The herald., 1897-03-12
SAN DIEGO
Failure Of the Loan and Trust Company
Notes

Failure OF the Loan and Trust Company.
Notes
SAN DIEGO, March 1.-THE Califor
mia Mortgage Loan and Trust company
of this city yesterday assigned all its
property to the sheriff for the benefit Of
fts creditors, without preference. The
assignment is unded the law in the proc
ess of having a permanent assignee ap-
pointed. The book assets of the COM
pany amount to $4,000. worth, in the
opinion of Manager Swayne, 5000, 600,
with liabilities of 100000 The company
was organized in 1883, and a year later
was closely connected with the Califor-
MIA National bank, the failure of which
almost wrecked the Mortgage Loan and
Trust company. Up to its last state
ment, made on December 6, 1896, the
company had loaned over 81, 49, 900 since
IT'S organization.
A special session of the public lighting
committee of the city council was held
last night to consider the proposition #
E. c. Sharpe of Los Angeles to build 4
new electric light system for lighting
the city and sell It on installments, COW
ering a period Of FIVE years The propo-
sition received favorable consideration,
and will be finally acted upon tonight.
The Republican county central com
nittee met last night, the business be-
ing to recommend members of the party
for the positions TO be given out by the
The herald., 1897-03-12

alic when the asphalt paving was put
down last sprirg and summer that the
contractor was to keep the same H.
repair for two years. 1t has developed
that the contractor is seeking to avoid
the moet Of this responsibility by offer
ing to furnish the material II the city
will do the patching. This expense
would be considerable, from the fact
that there are many very bad breaks
in the paving of the twelve blocks laid
The two-year condition was so under
stood by the trustees, and II II was not
put in such shape as to be binding on
the contractor then they were at fault
Street superintendent Finch, to whom
the contractor made the proposition
was instructed, after some debate, to
inform said contractor what was ex-
pected CT him, and If possible obtain
more favorable proposition from him.
The question with the people is, If he
is bound to make these repairs at his
own expense, why not come squarely to
the frontand compel him to make them?
j. j. Owens of Waterloo, Iowa, iS reg
istered at the Holyrocd. Mr.. Owens
is brother of Judge Owens of Los An
geles, and a brother in law of the noted
politician. Hervey Lindley. He Is IN
terested in 900-acre tract of land with
In two miles of the city of Waterloo,
and contemplates diEposing Of the SANE
anu coming 10 LOS Angeles TO live. He
Is greatly pleased with Riverside val
ley. He will return home In about ten
days.
The agency of The Herald is now at
j. M. brakes new book and stationery
establishment.
If a reasona bic contract can be made
with the city by the Riverside Trust
company Tor electricity to run a pump
ing plant with which water is to be
brought from the Gage canal to hands
above the canal, more than 200 acres of
land which is now assessed at only So
per acre Will be brought into fruit bear
ing and at once increased In assessed
value to $3.50 per acre The land is en-
tirely out of the frostlese' belt. One OF the
finest residences of the valley, that of
Mr.. Irving, is built on these lands.
The herald., 1897-03-12

a prominent citrus fruit raiser and
full-fedged protectionist, who is now In
Washington oity, is to be permitted to
speak before the ways and means conf
mittee and give his reasons why Bos-
tonians and other protectionists should
be made to pay greater prices ror their
oranges and lemons.
The Shaffer-Carroll difficulty is for
tunately amicably adjusted. The two
aged combatants agreed to bear each
one-half Of the expense of the proceed
ings, and Justice Craddick Of Orange
dismissed the proceedings.
The music hall In process Of erection In
Orange Is a one-story structure. the
main hall being 30x90 feet. The hall will
be fianked by an Ice cream parlor on the
north and residence on the south. 1t
Is located on Blassell street. opposite the
postoff1ce.
Fruit is being shipped from the Orange
depot at the rate Of about twelve care
per week. Two companies are now
handling oranges in that locality-the
local association and the Kennel COM
pany of Boston Oranges are selling
there at 81 per box on the tree.
The Santa Ana and Orange motor rail-
way Is now making seven trips daily be-
tween the two places. A ride over this
line is one of the interesting features of
the entertainment offered visitors. This
line, leaving Santa Ana on Main street
crosses the Santiago river one and half
miles north, thence passing through or
ange and walnut groves, enters Orange
on Blassell street, stopping at the plaza
Fifty minutes are consumed In making
the round trip.
1t is stated today that John Avas Of the
Richelieu hotel will permit his name to
be used for the position of city trustee
in the First ward. George Robinson Is
a candidate in the Fourth ward. Mr..
Avas and Mr.. Ward are antagonistic TO
the sidewalk ordinance, which has been
advocated by Mr.. Parsons and Mr. Car
penter, who are candidates for re-elec-
tion.
This afternoon B. r. Hall Of this city
had an exciting experience in a quick
sand at the slaughter house crossing Of
the Santa Ana river Returning to San
ia Ana, he drove into the stream, and In
the very middle his horse suddenly sank
Hall drew his knife and hastily cut the
animal loose, which fioundered to the
shore, leaving the man in the buggy,
which was gradually sinking. He called
for help and a Mr.. Smith fortunately
heard him, and bringing a rope. it was
attached to the buggy, which, after
much labor, was dislodged and hauled
ashore, but was completely demolished,
bearing Mr.. Hall. bleeding from cuts
and bruises.
The herald., 1897-03-12
REDLANDS
Prosy Proceedings Of the City rrsstess-Psr-
sons1 Notes

Prosy Proceedings Of the City Trsstess-Per-
sonsl Notes
REDLANDS, March ia good deal
of discussion and but q modicum of busi-
ness was the order of last nights meet
ing Of the city trustees.
The first matter considered was the
McIlhenny road. Mr.. Louther presented
a new course for the much debated"
part Of this road, but as the Judge was
ayerse to accepting 1t in the absence
Of his client, on motion the matter was
laid over one week.
AS to the disposition Of waste water
at 8. J. Hayes ranch on Cypress ave-
nue., the board refused to take action
until their legal rights were further
ascertained, and this. too. was laid over
indefinitely, although Judge Otis, for
Mr.. Hayes, threatened to law the matter
at once.
Messrs. Roberts and Lienan were
present and when Judge Bennett tsked
and was granted additional time to re-
port on the action the city might take
in repairing the Morey arroyo running
through their place, Mr. Roberts stated
that he would give the board two weeks
time in which to settle the case pro or
con, and If not then settled would seek
relief in the courts.
The sewage farm matter was laid over
one week.
The petition from the humane society
asking that the stone watering trough
be removed from Cajon street to Citrus
avenue. northwest of the drinking foun-
tain, was referred to the secret COM
mittee. Among many other demands
made In the empty city treasury was one
from Capt. Covington ct al, asking
that the San Timateo canyon road from
the Southern Pacific track to the city
limits be repaired. The distance is 150
reds. Street Superintendent Stone was
instructed to give the road, so to speak,
"a lick with promise"
The chamber of commerce is making
preparations to entertain the 300 mail
clerks expected here for two hours on
March %. The citizens will be asked
to help in driving the gentlemen over the
city.
Mr. Sprague of Sprague, Warner &
Co., the largest commission firm in Chi
cago visited Redlands In his private
car today.
Numerous invitations have been is
sued to the reception given from 3 to @
this afternoon by Mr. and Mrs. T. Y
England and daughter, Mrs. Edwin A.
Landell, jr.
Mrs. Hall of Tulare, worthy grand
matron of the Eastern Star, visited the
Redlands order last night. She is stop
ping with Mrs. Lewis Deck.