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FIRST floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

;nterfeTed with The elevation OF miles of tracks
mus go on While the ponderous locomotives
an engineering feat it presented difficulties UNIQUE
Of this wonderfa road d an ~ ese aT ma of
no great moment They must be overcome. Then
millions Mill. would # require? no matter The New
attended TO the rest.
nlzed the birth Of a second New-YorR up by the
Harlem River the roads next concern was TO give
right royalty has it carried out It's purpose There
which were they blessed with depot as compiete
ana perfect as the One-hundred nd twenty-fifth-
the matter of train service no city in the country
outside OF a very few railroad centres is half so
.l Every one Of those great through trains of
ty-ffth-st. The proud Harlemite may step into
ms LUXURIOUS car here almost at his doors, and
part Of the West or the Southwest or 70 the Adj
TT9}ndacks; 10 Canada. to Niagara Falls. or the
In stin greater furtherance Of their laudabIe pur-
PIE Of Harlem, the &ew-York Central managem hen
have recently opened new ticket ofice-on June l.
wenty-fifth-st, near Seventh-ave., where only
Checked from residence direct 10 desfinaion With
out need OF any further oversight. Thus the father
with less than eleven trunks need only secure his
tickets and checks here. and then travel with
empty hands and a light heart toilet US say-the
Thousand Islands. There, when he has registered
waiting for him 10 order its distribution among the
members of his clan.
Those few remaining chronic faultfnders-if in
deed, there be any remainng-who would still cavil
at the great railway artery that the bright
red blood OF constant, perfectly managed railway
traffic into the life OF Harlem, should recall fIsop's
fable concerning the quarrel between the belly and
the members, in which, after the hands had
cused the belly OF gluttony in devouring all the
substance obtained by their toll. and the belly had
retorted that it tired OF supplying strength to
unappreciatiVe members. they determined
mutually neglect another The consequent
hunger Of the and weakness OF the others.
however, soon taught them their mutual interde-
pendence, and they resumed the old beneficial rela
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

the benefit Of sunlight. fresh air and decent sur
roundlngs. while themselves returning to work
each day, stronger and better men than when
crowded into the pesthoes that served for houses
in the lower city
This emigration of bright energetic young
preadWinners, who spurned the dark alleys and
letld tenements of the great city, the founda-
uon or the marvellous rise and progress Of the
BUSTING. busy Harlem of to-day. It was crucial
example OF the doctrine of selection and the sur
VlVal or the fttest. The best and most desirable
portion of the working inhabitants turned their
faces Harlemward. There they settled down made
their homes. demanded and obtained travelling
FACULTIES to and from their Offices, counting rooms
ana workshops, until, to-day what the paltry
village Of Yesterday is a metropolis in itself with
us churches. schools. theatres, opera houses and
hotels and with a social and political life OF its
The New-York Central and Hudson River Rail-
ROAD was not slow to recognize loath to assist
In this wonderful transformation. America s
greatest railroad could fail further so com
mendable a progress. First and foremost 1t awoke
70 the fact that its roadbed. its then grade
gave just cause Of complaint in so well popuat ed
a district 1t was too low 1t interfered with
traffic was unsightly, and darkened the abutting
houses To remedy this evil would be gigantic
Titanic task. Its thousands or less OF daily
trains must be kept running. Traffic must not be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

be qualification TO the people OF that locality Ths
hrrn have erected large building between Ienox
and Seventh ayes. running from One-hundred-snd
1wenty-hfth to hundred nd twenty SITS
The store will be open for business for tho AZ,
time to-day. and there is little doubt that the neo
pie OF Harlem will feel proud at tho thought Of
them. A0'e
The faith OF the firm certainly realized
The business paid from the first day Two years
later their capacity overtaxed and two add,-
tonal stories We're added TO the already large
building. few years later, additional capacity
in the shape OF large warehouse In One-hundred
and-twenty fourth-st.. immedia tey in the rear Of
the present store taken The delivery of
goods had to be provided for. and three story
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
THE HAMILTON BUILDING.

This modern freproof building located the
corner of MISUNDERSTANDING -htth-st. and
Park-ave., the principal thorOughfare Of the city
north of Twenty third-st.. Is occupied by the Ham
ilton Storage and Warehouse Company a corpora
ton which has done q large business for many
years. and whose increasing needs called for the
erection OF this building for its occupancy.
This building, the largest Manhattan Island
north of Ffty-ninth-st.. IS situated In most aC-
Cessible and convenient point Immediately adjacent
the Harlem station of the Ncw-Eork Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company the Third-ave.
trolley passing its doors. the LeXinEton-avc trolley
being but block to the and the Madison
ave. line being block TO the west.
Owing the extensive business OF this company,
It has recently been reorganized and Its capital
stock increased
AT the annual meeting Of the stockholders tho
Hon. Andrew II. Green was elected president Jo-
seph J. Snow vice president William l.. Van Val
kenburgh secretary and Lyman s. Andrews treas
urer. These officers and F. T.. Townsend constitute
the Board Of Directors.
The COMPANY took possession Of his new struct-
managers have been more than realized. the
building is now almost entirely occupied.
At this season. when many people Coutem-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
TTPEWRITIyG AND MInEoGRAp8Y

1t was an illustration OF the progressive spirit
pervadinS this uptown business settlement when
Mrs. A E, Thompson. four months ago, moved her
typewritins and mimeosraphIng office from No 245
broadway where she had long been established. to
the Hamilton Bank Building at No. 217 West One
hundred-a nd-twenty -hfth-st.. induced thereto TO
the rapid progress OF this section by the fact
ty-second-st
Mrs Thompson's speciality Is mirneographinS and
accurate typewrittng, and she has done excellent
ana mighty satisfactory work for editors. physi-
clans, scientists and lawyers. Dealing with techni-
cal matters she accurately transcribes the analyti-
cal reports OF chemists metalurSiSts mining engf
neers. assayers and civil engineers The minutes
of society meetings carefully arranged and copied.
Mrs. ThompSon'S work IS accurate and sattsfac-
tory. Her rates moderate Large orders At
reduced rates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
JEWELER AND MATCHMAKER.

Otto Goldsmith. who for twenty-three years has
been engaged IN the manufacture OF fine tewelry
has formally opened his store No ia West
Onehundred- -twentyh fth-st. Those who visited
tho store on the opening days. June and s. re-
ceived dainty silver souvenirs
In stock full line OF gold and silver ware
sparkling cut glass. imported pottery and terra
Gotta goods. statuettes and exquisite fligree work
The novel display of the show window compels adj
mration tho bronze figure of nymph carrying a
branch OF electric lilies being most artistically
conceived and executed.
In the factory solid gold rings OF many designs
made. The watch and repair department is
perfectly equipped Only skilled workmen are en-
ployed. y guarantee goes with every article sold or
repaired. Visitors cordially welcomed whether
purchasing not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

and everything for the home. The principal de-
and wraps; millinery, silks and dress goods laces
hosiery and gloves; ladies' misses and Chlldren's
shoes; boys clothing; ladies shirt waists muslin
underwear and corsets; housekeeping linens; china.
glass and house furnishings; upholstery goods.
pets. furniture. The sixth floor Of the building is
devoted o manufacturing. and here made all
awnings. shades. slip covers. mattresses reup-
holsterlng of furniture. and general upholsterng
work.
The old firm OF II. G +. Koch & Co were sue
cessful at SiXth-aVe. and Twentieth-st prior to
their removal to Harlem, and many "wlseaCres'
predicted the move bad one; but 70 the business
qualifications OF Mr. II. c. T. Koch. and his able
partner Mr.. A. Rosenberg. the Harlem store will
compare favorahy with any OF the many drygoods
palaces of New-York Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

But meanwhile this big city was growing
growing. growing. night and day. At the rate of
FIVE ten. fifteen streets year the brick and NOR
tar ramparts were extended. It's jewellers were
getting crowded Men with families of native
refinement, who liked fresh air, and cleanliness
and privacy. found that these longer to be
had IN New-York proper. without outlay too
large for the average citizen
Lie IN tenements. then. being distasteful. and
lie In ordinary houses too costly. they thrown
upon the horns OF q dilemma. either TO desert their
business and throw up their careers or TO find some
cheaper place free from the vexatious delays and
uncertainties OF ferries. there set up their
h~@shoid gods anew, giving to wife and children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
CLASS. PANTS. OILS. TARNIsHEs. ETC

Directly opposite the One-hundred d-twenty-
ffth-st. station Of the New-York Central and New
York. NewHaven and Hartford Railroad on Park
ave Nos. 1926 and 1928, is the firm OF Thomas c.
Edmonds & Co, dealers in window glass paints and
oils, who have lately located in their new building
at at the above address This firm was organized in
1879 formerly of No. 2l2 East One hundred and
tWenty-ilf hist. where they began in small way
and are doing a general wholesale business in and
out or town. which immediate territory is we'll COW
cred by their statesmen. This has distinct
glass and paint depart ments. each occupying one
building. Their glass business is the largest in the
upper end Of the city. Special attention given 10
large contracts and shipping orders In the paint
line they represent the Heath & Milligan Manu-
featuring Company, OF Chicago H. acting as their
New-York Wholesale distributors for best prepared
paint. railway white lead, etc. They are also
wholesale distributors for the Cleveland Varnish
Company's celebrated Permanere finishes and for
their general line which Is Of high merit for first
class work: They are at present loca ted in new
buildings, built for their business, and giving IN
creased room and facilities to provide for the gen
eTaI advance Of said business Their telephone num-
Der is 1893 Harlem Their facilities for shipping are
excellent the leading railroads and shipping points
tons
Mail orders have their immediate and careful at
Ientlon mis- house stands high a relia bic firm
from whom all commodities in their line can be
purchased at reasonable rates and from them
prompt shipments and attention assured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
FINE WINES AND GROCERIES.

Few who pass the corner OF Seventh-ave. and
One-hundred- d-twenty- hfth-st. fail stop and
feast their eyes upon the enticing display in the
show windows OF II. c. Hartford. importer OF and
dealer in the finest groceries; hut nevertheless the
best remains behind The old wines. which
especially the house prides itself, precious
for the public gaze and kept for the con-
noisseurs who get their supplies here.
Mr.. Hartford carries value OF s25 600 In
wines and crusty old liquors The enumeration of
a few of the choice brands will give a Cew the
Here Is Caret Chateau LATTE, from Baron
Rothschilds vineyards. at a price best left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

within Greater New-York. especially during the
summer months Established twelve years ago by
Mrs Hoender. Mr.. Zitzler assumed the rens one
year ago. At his fame restaurateur
and manager rendered it the most popular place
in Harlem 1t IS much frequented by theatre par
ties. the jeunesse doree and the best families.
The glass roof may be entirely thrown open. adj
hitting cooling breeZes to the diners below,
It may be sprayed with water and thus cooled
Here are served business lunches for ladies gen
temen at 20 cents. and table dh6te dinner 10 g.
80 cents. The orchestra is admittedly unTiValled
In Harlem.
on August l Mr.. Zitzer intends opening a mag
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

on top floor is exquisitely arranged. cool. breezy
and luxurious. The ladies' parlor is in exceedingly
good taste
Mr.. P. W. Gallagher one of the youngest hotel
men in the city has successfully managed this
house for ten years. He rose by successive promo
tons from the office 20 manager and then to lessee
During the past year the house has enjoyed I'M
Precedented patronage and has now long waiting
list, Notwithstanding the approach OF summer Inc
stately shade trees and grass plots along It's 'front.'
lend rural air No pains or expense have been
spared in refurnishing and equipping 1t with all
that can tend to the comfort and luxury OF its
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

plating going away for the summer. the questions
of moving and storage of unusual Importance.
The Hamilton Fire Proof Storage Company is
doubtedy OF the foremost houses of the city in
this line Of business They undertake everything
in the way OF storage, moving, packing and ship
ping furniture, household effects pictures. bric-a-
brac etc, and their terms most reasonable.
II Is be noted that the storage rooms not
only fire and burglar proof, but dry, we'll ventilated
and proof against dust and Vermin. The company
keeps on hand a large assortment of the best
riety Of for moving purposes, with experienced
drivers. The insurance rates charged are merely
nominal.
Joseph ]. Snow. manager of the company. is a
of great experience and ability in this line OF
nlaineas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
HARLEM 4 RAILROAD CENTRE.

It is not very many years since the only trains
that stopped at insignificant One-hundred and
nty-fifth-st. railroad station very few in
number, slow in progress. uncertain In time and
altogether unsatisfactory. They perhaps all
that the Harlem OF that day required, for il was
then a small. scattered hamlet. inhabited by a
sparse and not very energetic population, who
went down TO the big city occasionally. when home
affairs not very pressing. and the chores had
al been done up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
A PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS.

In 1882 Otis X. Dimock began. No. u Maiden
Lane dealing in plumbers supplies. He soon took
a partner. Martin u. Fink. who shortly assumed
management of an uptown branch at No 212 East
12oth-st. occupying floors and basement Their
increase of business obliged them. Dimock &
Fink, to lease No. 214216. the adjoining story
building. Incorporated in 1887 as the Dimock &
Fink Co. they built the modern six story structure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

He claims have been the first man to start
a store this present highway OF trade-in 1SS1-
at time when there We're only few residences
there. and all the rest unoccuped land. At
the outset of his remarkable career here he had
but 5000 to invest. but before many years.
marvelously rapid was the growth of his business,
he had a considerably larger window frontage than
the largest stores of to-day boast. His rent, at
the outset $40 year. had increased to $4,000
and the amount Of his transactions from $4,000 to
100000
Unmerited misfortune overlook him in 1892. and
he obliged 10 make assignment. About two
years ago the present corporation was formed and
started in a small section of the place IL now
pies Mr.. Ely expects to double the space
again. He claims. without just pride. be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
NOT TO BE PUT DOWN.

The Olin P. Ely Company, OF Nos 100 and lo2
West One-hundred and yfifth-st, retailers OF
furnishings and fancy goods. is corporation under
the MANAGEMENT of it's godfather. DIN P. Ely
This gentleman is a fair example of that combi-
nation of energy, foresight and business acumen
which having grasped the phenomenal advantages
OF the streets location. has pushed them to their
legitimate conclusion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

ffty-foot front stable added provide for the
Iorty-eiSht four-footed mute employees of the firm
some idea OF the present business of the house
De had by the statement that there nine
hundred employees of this firm. The building is
equipped with the latest and most up to date pneu-
matte tube cash system. which is a sight worth
seeing in itself The store Is provided with SPLEEN
did sprinkler system for accidental fires among the
STOCK. The building itself is freprOof While the
hrm OF H. C. F. Koch & Co is known dry
goods store II really is department store. carry
Ing all lines Of goods for men. and children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

untold: Mouton Rothschild at sss per case: OLD
Schloss Johannsberger; Mr.. HarfoTd's special brand
of whiskey, silk and Satin Rye
In cigars he carries all the best and most ap-
proved brands, from Cuba; Mrs McMillen's famous
fruits and jeles put up in glass-in fact the best
OF everything.
The sixteen delivery wagons cover the city from
Bedford Park Seventeth-St. East and West.
Mr. Hartford publishes The Food and Drink Maya
zine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

plano making in America The beautiful specimens
shown at the warerooms No. III West One-hun-
red-and-twenty-hfth-st. such to fully bear
the enviable reputation they have won by
sterling merit.
1t were painting the lily TO speak In praise OF
these instruments. but II may he said that Decker
& Son have on file hattering testimonials OF In
dOrsement from all the great musicians or the last
half century whose opinion has been sought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

nincent rathskeller in the new building Broadway
and Chambers-st where. : I'm Harlem. all the
finest imported beers will be drawn in absolute
perfection
restaurateurs In greater New York. and has estab-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
4 FIoURIsHISG WHOLESALE GROCERY.

When an enterprise in it's first year transacts .
business OF half million dollars it may Do
pronounced q success Such has been the history
OF the f. p Collins Co. No. 23i East One-hundrsd-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
J. GRANT SENI4

Is looked upon the society stationer Of Harlem
Established No. 1O6 West One-hgndred-and-
twentyffth-st. In 1854. being the first stationery
store the street and grown to be the Tiffany
of Harlem. where the leading fads and high grade
stock are 10 be found Reception. wedding and card
engraving is special feature at this store Two
years ago Mr. Sonia. the well known proprietor,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
BIS IN TRBE.

At No I49 West ne-hundred-and-twenty-
st. running through One-hundred- and-twenty-
sixth-st. is George Ztzler's hotel palm garden and
restaurant a resort of unexceed attractiveness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
II. e. z KOCH d 90

In its edition OF March 81 1891 The Tribune pub
lished the following news item:
The faith that the firm of H. c F. Koch g. Co
are showing III tho future of Harlem will no doubt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

the man you can't down" His name is a house.
hold word in Harlem, and he has proved that more
goods can be sold at lower price In One-hundred-
and-twenty-1fth-st- than anywhere else
He has made Specialties Of four lines OF goods
mems furnishing goods. including a fine assort-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
UPTOWN SHOPPING CENTRE
ARISEN NEAR THE HARLEM RIVER
DRAWS CUSTOM FROM EVERY
DIRECTION

THIS LARGE AND RAPIDLY DEVELOPING GDo-
GRAPHICAL SHOPPING CENTRE is ACCESSIBLE.
TO GREATER AND RICHER PURCHASING
POPULATION THAN MANY OF ITS OLDER
DOWNTOWN COMPETITORS ALL
TRADES WELL, REPRESENTED
There have been some OF the race of chronic
faultflnders. kickers'' IN the current vernacular
who have fuenty questioned the wisdom of the
Commissioners who drafted the map for the streets
ana avenues OF the upper and modern part of
New-York. These wiseacres claim that the shana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
WINTHROP HOUSE.

This the first apart ment hotel in Harlem. s the
model from which In many OF It's details. later
apartment houses have been copied. 1t contains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

ment Of shirts, dress, white colored and negIgee
ladies' gloves; ladies' shirt waists and corseis In
these lines he throws down tho gauntlet TO the
world - ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

lished quite reputation for himself for the short
time he has been in the business
PARLOR GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
The fame Of the pianos made by Decker & Son.
founded in 1856. IS. to great extent the history OF
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-03-29
To Paris In moo.

The passenger department OF the
Chicago, Milwaukee Il ST. Paul rail.
way has taken advantage OF the cur.
rent interest in the Paris exposition
and has printed for free distribution
one Of the most charming books OF
the season, entitled, "Glimpses Across
the Sea" Its contents describe a re-
cent voyage across the Atlantic made
b. Sam II. Glover, journalist and an-
thor, and includes his diversified ex.
periences in London and Paris. The
"Glimpses" are entertaining and in
struetive to the prospective western
patrons of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railway, who may be contem
plating trip To Europe. The enter.
prise of that railway company in in
angurating such a happy departure
from the ordinary method of adver-
Using is commendable.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-03-29
70 TIE Travelling Public.

| have leased what is generally
known as the Hill Station,,' on the
Rocky Bar stage road, Is miles east
of Mountain Home, and have reno
waited and repaired the hotel and
other buildings, rendering them
more comfortable than ever before.
Strict attention will be given for
the comfort of all patrons and
charges reasonable.
Hay and grain always ON hand
and for sale.
Give US a call when passing.
] II. BUTLER.