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year which amounted to considerably over
a quarter of million dollars.
The business experience of Mr.. Whitford
has been as interesting as it has been sue
ceSSful and illustrates what a man Of push
and ability accomplish when he starts
out fired with determination to win. At the
age Of seventeen he started with Armour &
Company, in Baltimore. He was later
transferred to the main establishment of
that great company in Chicago and at
first assigned to duty in the Union
stock yards. He successfully worked in the
various departments of Armour & Com
pany's vast establishment with the view of
gaining a full knowledge of the business,
which knowledge has since proven of great
benefit to him Mr.. Whitford was finally
transferred to Washington, where he re-
signed his position to establish the business
of Z. o. Whitford & Co
He is also president of Whitford Brothers
& Company. incorporated, commission mer-
chants, located at 925 B street northwest.
who handle in large quantities foreign and
domestic fruits, vegetables and produce Of
every description
Mr.. E. o. Whitford is one Of the largest
stockholders, and has been for several
years a director, of the Washington Mar
ket Company.
In the fall Of 1898. Immediately after the
blockade of Havana had been raised he
went to that city and established branch
house for the han ling of provisions, being
the first American house of the kind to
open in Havana after the war with Spain.
sions at that time were bringing fabulous
prices, or starvation prices" as Mr.. Whit
ford expressed It, He remained in Havana
until the following spring, when he with
drew.
Mr. Whitford has recently built large
warehouse for use in connection with the
business of E. o. Whitford & Co, and
Whitford Brothers e Co, which is located
within a block of Center market and the
heart of the business section of Washing
ton, also one of the best and most complete
private stables for business purposes in the
District. He owns other business proper
ties and several residence houses. including
his pretty home on Washington Heights
Mr.. Whitford is well and favorably known
in his line of business in Chicago and the
west, where most of the goods handled by
E. o. Whitford & Co. are produced. He
spends some time each year travelling
through the western states. soliciting con-
signments making contracts for the output
Of entire factories and buying on the open
market. The house of E. o. Whitford &
Co was one of the first to inaugurate the
cash system of conducting a wholesale bust
ness, and the members Of the Whitford
companies attribute their success to careful
buying hard work and getting money for
their goods, giving in return full moneys
worth.
The members of the Whitford companies
attribute their success to careful buying
hard work and getting money for their
goods giving in return full moneys worth
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PALACE MARKET.
Chas. A. Days Fine Connecticut
Avenue Store.

The Washington markets are noted the
world over for their general excellence. And
why should they not be? Their patrons en-
brace persons of every nationality and
creed, and it is therefore necessary to have
on sale a wide variety of food supplies to
suit the varying caprices of epicures from
many lands. The Palace Market conducted
by Mr. Charles A. Daily at 1922 Connecticut
avenue, is perhaps the most notable Of the
Washington market places.
Mr. Days noted success In catering to
those who want the best is due to his per-
sonal application to business and his devo-
ton to the interests of his patrons. 1t Is
axiom with him that the best butcher
may sometimes be deceived, but he car
generally tell the quality Of meat almost
at glance. He can even judge of 1t in the
dark from his sense of touch, which goes
TO show that experience teaches much
which cannot be told In book Being
aware of Mr.. Days ability In this direction
| his many patrons place the utmost conf
dence in his judgment and rely largely on
his advice. and 1t Is not on record that
| they have ever regretted so doing. and the
| increasing number of those who RELY i'm
| plicitly on his judgment and experience in
matters gastronomic proves that there has
| been no fault to be found-quite the con-
| trary. Some people eat to live, others live
| to eat, and Mr.. DAILY can supply them all.
| His varied stock always includes a choice
and tempting display of meats fish, oysters,
| game. fruits and vegetables. Mr. Daly per-
| sonally selects all the goods sold at his
| market. and he is thus enabled to make a
| speciality of the finest food products The
| Palace Market IS not a new venture 1t
| has been established for thirty-fve years
| Mr.. Daily started to work in the establish
| ment as butcher. He Is now its sole pro-
| prietor
| Charles A. DAILY was born in New York
| city IN 1866, and early In his life started In
| the meat business there. He received a
| common school education and came to
| Washington sixteen years ago. His ex-
perience in handling and selling meats
| covers period of twenty years. He is now
| the proprietor of one OF the finest markets
: in the United States as result of his zeal
and devotion to business His patrons in
| clude the very best citizens of the fash
! ionable and wealthy West End and thew
are never disappointed in selecting materials
| for their varied menus from day to day.
| In little booklet issued by Mr.. DAILY he
tells his patrons, under the heading.
| Variety in Food" that sameness clogs
! and often has depressing effect upon the
| health. particularly OF children and deli
! cate persons. He, therefore, urges variety
and changes in food and to make this pos;-
sible his market is always stocked with
the widest range products of farm, sea,
forest and the meat marts. Mr.. Daily is
! one or the most progressive business men
OF Washington, and his success is q source
: OF pride to his many patrons and friends,
who have known him and dealt with him SO
long.
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GET WHAT YOU ASK FOR.
Joseph Auerbach and His Strictly Up
to-Date Establishment.


In every commercial line Washington has
grown amazingly Of late years. This is
particularly true in the mems furnishings.
1t is no longer necessary to go outside of
Washington for anything needful In the
way of mems wear, as everything can now
be found here to please the most fastidous.
Joseph Auerbach, the mems outitter and
halter of 623 Pennsylvania avenue is pro-
gressive and up to date, and his establish
ment reflects the man. 1t was just one
quarter Of a century ago that Joseph and
Louis A Auerbach began business here
under the firm name of Auerbach & Bro.
Their venture was success from It's in
ception. In 1883 Louis A. withdrew from
the firm to engage In the manufacturing Of
neckwear in New York city. where he now
is. The business here then became the sole
property of Joseph Auerbach, who has since
conducted the business with marked sue
cess. His ever-increasing trade has from
time to time necessitated the enlargement
Of the business in its various branches.
This has been particularly true of the Gus
tom shirt department., every shirt being cut
and made on the premises.
Mr.. Joseph Auerbach is a native of Ger
many, being born in the fatherland in 1851.
He came to America when he was seventeen
years OF age, anu ueNOieu ulIlSel1 at once
to learning the mems furnishing business.
He confines himself almost exclusively to
the better and higher grades of men 8
goods, every sale carrying with 1t the firm s
guarantee of entire satisfaction to the pur-
chaser.
The hats, gloves. neckwear, storm coats,
dressing gowns and smoking jackets to be
found al Auerbach are well known among
the best dressed men of the city Mr. Auer-
bach is agent for some of the most fash
ionable makes Of hats, gloves and other
WearableS.
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in earnest. sketch of the comparatively
brief but prosperous career Of this company
and its founders is an object lesson which
can be studied with profit and interest by
the public. Its progress has been marvel
Gus, and its upbulding has not been of the
mushroom sort, but a solid business growth.
An important factor which entered into this
substantial upbuiding was the excellent
quality of the companys products which
have made for it a permanent and deserved
reputation.
The founder and originator Of the Boston
Baking Company was Mr.. II. B. Leary, who
was born in Baltimore in 1864, receiving his
education in shat city Mr. Leary was in
the -four and grain business in Baltimore
for six years before he came to Washing
ton. In 1856, however he came here and
at once associated himself with the Wash
ington Flour and Feed Company, then
owned by Mr.. James l.. Barbour, and
was connected with the firm until the
death of Mr.. Barbour. in February, 1894.
He then left the company and established
the bakery business at its present location.
At the time Mr.. Leary was identified
with the Washington Flour and Feed Com
pany Mr.. Earnshaw was member of the
firm. He withdrew from the company
soon after the death of Mr.. Barbour and
established a flour and grain business of
his own. Mr.. EarnshaW is a native of
Prince Georges county, Md, being born
there in 1853.
In the fall Of 1872 he came here and he
was clerk for Ryon & Earnshaw. wholesale
grocers, leaving their employ in 1876 to en-
gage with Barbour & Hamilton, being out
side salesman and In charge Of their flour
department from October, 1877, to 1856 He
then assumed charge of the Washington
Flour and Fee Company and was interest
ed in this concern until 1895, when he sold
out his interest. In the year 1898 MIR.
Leary and Mr.. Earnshaw consolidated their
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Firm of Lutz & Co. Established in
1904
A CENTURY OF TRUNKS.

1SO4.
For nearly century the firm of Iutz &
Company, the oldest and best known har-
ness and trunk dealers in the country, have
been in existence. The business was start.
ed in a very small store in Georgetown in
1904, where they successfully combated all
opposition and passed through all periods
of the country's financial depressions.
In 1856 the firm, anticipating the city's
marvellous growth and needs moved to its
present location at 497 Pennsylvania avenue
thus affording better facilities for its large
trade. During the civil war this house was
the recognized headquarters for army sup
plies and equipments and not only filled
large government contracts for the needs
of this war.
The firm Is composed of Messrs A G.
Gross, H. o. Plugge and f. A. Lutz jr Mr.
Gross, practical harness maker entered
the employ Of the firm in 1866 and was adj
mitted as a partner in 1888. Mr.. Plugge
the managing member of the firm has been
Identified with the house for a long time
entering its employ when he was fifteen
years Of age. In 1886 Mr.. F. A Lutz ST.
retired and the present firm of Lutz & Com
pany was formed by Mr.. H. o. Plugge and
Mr.. F. A. Lutz, jr. Every President from
Washington to Roosevelt has been a patron
Of this house and enrolled on their books
are the names of cabinet members, ambas-
sailors and diplomats of worldwide fame.
The firm import their English harnesses
and whips direct and in so doing save their
customers the middleman's profit.
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during the Spanish war. which was the
largest bread contract ever made in this
country The firm uses only the very best
of western fiours IN making bread, and Is
agent for a number OF Minnesota, Dakota,
Ohio and Indiana -four mills.
Installed in the compauy's plant are all
the latest and improved machines for maxi
ing bread.
The company employs six large ovens OF
the latest type. in which tie bread is baked,
loaf which is the long loaf much used,
and also the square loaf known as the
Homestead" The latest enterprise of this
company is the Introduction of their new
bread, called Sugar Loaf which they have
just placed on the market, and which is
already assured Of success, as its sale Is
steadily increasing and Surpasscs in sales
for the brief period Of its existence any
record ever made for a new bread The
company also makes pies and pastry Of all
kinds, the reputation of which for excel
lence has already been established. The
Boston Baking Company occupies 10000
square feet Of ground and is q credit TO the
city as being a business which has grown
from its inception TO its now large and es-
tablished trade.
Mr.. Leary, the originator. is quite
young man, with a pleasing personality.
He is respected by all who have his ac-
quaintance, and Is a valuable citizen TO tho
District, being ever ready to assist In any
worthy enterprise for the best interests OF
the city.
Mr. Earnshaw is 4 business man Of stand
ing and character. besides is a Mason,
being a member OF ST Johns Lodge OF
Lafayette Chapter. De Molay Commandery.
the Royal Arcanum. Messrs. Earnshaw
and Leary are members OF the New York
produce exchange and are also members OF
the Washington grain exchange.
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AN UP-To-DATE ESTABLISHMENT.
The Dental Supply Depot of W. A.
Lockwood

One of the most successful dental supply
houses established in this city is that of
w. A. Lockwood. 61S 18th street. Previous
to Mr.. Lockwood's venture there had been
some more or less successful establish
ments In this line. but none ever equaled
his in prosressiveness. moderate. prices and
general popularity.
Mr.. Lockwood came to this city from
BROOKLYN. N. Y. in 1891, and opened
branch house at 1917 f street, third floor
for the sale of dental materials for the WI
mington Dental Manufacturing Company
of PHILADELPHIA. In 1892 he moved to the
second floor of the same building. He did
a small business for the first two or three
years. In 1896 he bought the Washington
branch of the Wilmington Dental Manu-
featuring Company. After purchasing the
business Of the above company he has been
doing a constantly increasing business. In
1898. finding that he was handicapped
through lack Of room for the proper dis
pay of his goods. he moved in November,
to 61S 18th street northwest His present
place of business gives him ample roUm for
displaying his large stock and is conven-
lent for the many patrons of his establish
ment
He carries a stock of the very finest
dental supplies. Every modern appliance
for perfecting the practice of dentistry is
secured and kept in stock as soon as it il
manufactured He is patronized by the
leading dentists of the city, who have
learned that he carries only the best goods
and that whatever they need he can sup
ply. BY keeping in stock the latest labor
saving inventions and constantly being on
the lookout for appliances that will please
dentists he has raised 10 great extent
the practice OF dentisty in this city by cul-
tiyating desire among dentists to have.
the best modern office equipment. There
is probably not a dentist in the city who
does not visit his establishment
He is in touch with dentists at all times
and studies their needs His trade has
been butt up through strict attention to
business ard honorable and fair dealing to-
ward his patrons. His establishment is one
Of the NEST attractive in appearance and
is characteristic of the orderly and pains
taking methods of its owner.
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interests under the name OF the Boston
Baking Company.
The company purchased It's large property
on LIST street having a frontage OF i3l feet
and running back t7G feet. connecting with
property owned by this company 40 feet
deep fronting 1870 feet b street. The
firm has erected a fine brick stable in the
rear of the bakery. accommodating forty
four horses, the stable being equipped with
every modern Improvement. The company
employs siNfy-one persons and has thirty
three horses ana twenty-three delivery
wagons.
An idea of the remarkable growth OF the
business may be gained when il is stated
that the first daily output of bread NUM-
bered but $50 lo3vss. while now the average
number Of loaves IS about 9,Gn per day.
At the beginning Of the business -FOUR
wagons were fouad sufficient to handle and
deliver the company's product, hat now It's
twenty-three wagons are on the go all day
in order to supply the demand. This concern
supplies a very large part of all the bread
used in hotels. restaurants. boarding houses
end private families in this city, and their
bread is shipped TO all points cf the coun-
try as far as Tennessee. which goes TO
prove its excellence.
This company was one of the two firms
who supplied the bread for Camp Alger
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deed, should be. for the reason that the
culture and refinement which charac erizes
the city each season demand the very best
of talent in the musical line. The firm OF
Sanders & StaymaE is regarded as leader
in musical development.
The house of Sanders & stayman was
established in Baltimore in 1867 by the late
Prof. Harry Sanders and DR.. ]. A. Stay
man. who later associated with Mr.. j. n.
Muller. and 1t has long been considered the
leading music establishment in the moru-
mental city
Since the death Of Prof. Sanders the
house has formed Itself into a corporation,
with Mr.. G.. Wright Nicols as president.
The Washington warerooms of Sanders
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q. stayman's music house have attained
prominent position among the music lovers
of the capital and it's fame Is not connaed
TO this city, but to others. This Drancn was
tablished in 1884, the first location being
at 1874 f street northwest, and was under
the able management of Mr.. Jarvis Butler,
a gentleman who was famed as an organist
Mr.. Percy s. Foster was given charge OF
the store. Mr.. Foster assumed the man
agement of the house October L, 1893, ana
in May 1896. their establishment was
moved into their present handsome build
ing.
A large degree of the success Of this
house is due to the ability of Mr.. Foster.
He has been prominent in the musical cir
Giles of the city for many years. and COM
bined with his business tact has become
associated with musical plans whenever
under contemplation for public meetings,
inaugurations, &c.
The building which the firm now occupies
was erected for it's use after their own
plans and contains every improvement
which is to be found in the best houses or
its kind in the country. The first floor Is
devoted to the large sheet music depart
ment, which is one of the most complete In
the city, the clerks employed in TINS oe-
partment taking pleasure in placing. their
knowledge of modern and classical music
at the disposal of their many patrons.
In connection with the sheet music de-
partment well-equipped musical publish
ing department IS maintained. The mouse
has always had an enviable reputation in
the handling of the best pianos and organs
that are made, prominent among which are
the Weller, the firm taking the agency for
this make in 1875, the Estey piano in 1850,
the Estey organ in 1867. the Fischer piano
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ESTABLISHED MANY YEARS.
The Reliable Book House of C. C. Pur-
sell.

Mr.. c. c. Pursell, the bookseller, has been
closely identified with Washington for
many years, where he has established one
Of the best book stores in the city He Is
a native of Washington, receiving his edu-
cation in the best schools Of the city. He
opened a book and stationery store at 402
9th street in 1870, and met with success
from the start. In 1875 he moved to larger
quarters, and again moved in 1888 making
further additions in store space at later
period. BY giving the business his close
and personal attention he has built up a
very large trade, and has won for himself
and the store many friends and patrons
The store has always kept an up-to-date
line of publications and books and all of
the standard publications and high-class
fiction. 1t also carries a large supply OF
school books which is one of the firms
specialties. all the religious publications and
a large stock of stationery and blank books
The store is the rendezvous for book lovers
who find there everything that could strike
their fancy, old or late publications, light
reading or heavy literature-for the child
or for the adult-infact. everything In the
book line.
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in 1871, the Ivers AMI Pond in 1882, the
Ludwig in 1892, the Franklin in 1896 and
the Howard and the Lester in 1899.
Sanders e Stayman's was the first music
house in the city to demonstrate with any
success the piano-playing devices which
have now become SO extensively used. They
were the first house 20 give recitals with
this device, which is called the Lyraphone.
This wonderful self-playing attachment
for the piano is acknowledged to be the
most artistic On the market, for the reason
that a person well versed in music listen
ing to one of these remarkable Instruments
in an adjoining room rendering a difficult
composition would be led to believe that
one of the worlds greatest pianists was
playing instead Of the simple mechanism
of which one of these attachments Is COM
posed.
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opportunity to manifest itself in some
ominous form. Locomotor ataxia, paralysis,
paresis, loss of eyesght and local affections
all forecast the fatal termination
In order to enable the afflicted public an
opportunity to experience the wondrous
powers of the Sieber serum treatment, the
International Serum Toxin Company has
established offices in New York Boston,
Chicago, st. Louis and Washington, the
latter occupying suite 300-305 Star build
ing. The officers of the company are all
prominent men in the mercantile and fnan-
cial world of the west and can furnish the
best of bank reference.
The press of Chicago is loud in its praises
OF this wonderful serum cure.
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ENORMOUS INDUSTRY
A Washington Firms Won
derful Growth.

1t viii be Of interest to the many con-
sumers of 1.-The staff of life to know CT
the prosperous growth of one Of our largest
bakeries, whose product is daily consumed
by thousands Of our citizens. and who. prob
ably, have never known of the enormous
industry ard business carried on in the
making of this staple article. They would
indeed, gaze with amazement upon the enor-
nous quantities of bread which are made
daily by this concern. not to speak of the
output Of other establishments.
Less than eight years ago the Boston
Baking Company was not in existence. but
since that time 1t has been In existence
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E. O. WHITFORD & co.
IMMENSE BUSINESS IN BUTTER,
EGGS AND DAIRY PRODUCTS.
Success Of a Young Man Who Has
Built Up S25O,oOO Yearly
Trade in Nine Years.

In the forefront of the young business
men Of Washington is Mr.. F.. o. Whitford
who, in 1893, when but nineteen years of
age, established the firm of E. O. Whitford
& Co, for the handling OF butter, eggs,
cheese and all kinds of dairy products. AS
an evidence of the solid success of this COM
pany, although 1t has been in existence less
than ten years. it transacted business last
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EVERYTHING MUSICAL
Sanders & Stayman's Great
Establishment.
BIG AND VARIED STOCK
MUSICAL LEADER IN MUSICAL
CENTER.
T Street Building Erected for It's Own
Use-Rapid Growth of
Business.
Every thing in the music line"

Every thing in the music line"
1t was a happy thought, this. And the
Sanders &. Stayman people live up to it.
Truth is there isn't anything in the musical
hne you can want that they can't give you.
II they haven't It they get it.
Washington is fast becoming one Of the
country's leading musical centers and. IN
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-09-01
Evansville,

Je laie Perkins Is Ga the sick list.
A. Drown is working for VIM. Mon
eth.