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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-01
OLD HUSBAND
ASKS ALIMONY
Man Past Three Score and
Ten Wants Divorce, Also
Enough to Support Him
SAIEORMAN is: S:WEALTHY
Mrs. Peterson i. Gets Receiver
for Husbands Property.
Affairs of the Mismated

The exception to the rule in divorce
matters appeared yesterday in the FL.
ing Of suit for legal separation where
in the husband demands costs. counsel
fees, alimony pending the litigation
and permanent alimony for his support.
1t would take volume to give all of
his allegations.
John Nation is the plaintiff and he Is
"A years old. His wife, Mary, is now in
possession of the merchandise business
at 1900 Sanchez street and thesold man
wants a share of the income which he
saws reaches $40 a month They were
married in 1890 and have no children.
He, declares that she treated him cru
ely ara threatened to kill him. Be-
cause of her threats he left home for a
month, expecting that upon his return
she would greet him with loving
Smiles and endearing caresses," but she
met him with a shower of abuse" He
left home again and upon his next re-
turn she 'sprang. upon him like tiger"
and then chased him out Of the store
with a butcher-knife.
PROPERTY. VALUABLE.
In the suit of Otelia Peterson against
John Peterson, a. man of the sea whom.
she charged with infidelity. naming
Mamie Fissette as the person and the
Palace Hotel as the place of the mis-
deed, an amended complaint was filed
yesterday. In the new version of her
trials, Mrs. Peterson sets forth a large
community property interest which she
says is in the hands of strangers, and
she asks that John P. Mcguire be ap-
pointed receiver until the case is set
tied. Judge Murasky made the ap-
pointment. Among the property in the
name of the alleged unfaithful hus-
band is the following: Interest in the
bark Yosemite. $4,000; interest in the
schooner w. Garmes, 16,000 diamonds,
$4,000; invested in realty, 10000; inter
est in West Coast Shipping Company,
$40. 600; interest in schooner Lilliebonne,
$S000.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
shaw 4 Richmond Produce Co.

The Shaw & Richmond Produce Com
pany. located at No S31 North Third street.
so well and favorably known to the people
Of ST. Louis. is one Of the Oldest and most
progressive commission firms Of the city.
This company was Incorporated in 1883 for
the purpose Of doing a general fruit and
produce business. and from the start ob-
tanned a solid foothcld in the commission
and produce rield. from which has grown
business successfully extending into nearly
every portion Of the United States. Mr..
Manley G. Richmond. the president. Is a
native OF Detroit. Mich. having been en-
gagged in teaching school in that State
prior to his coming to St Louis When
but q years OF age he was elected Super
intendent of the Public Schools of Oxford
Township. Michigan. He began his career
as a produce commission merchant in 1880.
going into business for himself. II was
three years later that he established the
firm Of Shaw & Richmond Produce Com
pany. and has been the president and
acting member since that time. He Is well
posted concerning every detail o. commits
sion work. and throughout his career has
always maintained an unsullied reputation
for business honesty and integrity. For
many years he has been member of the
Merchantsi Exchange and at the present
time Is second vice president of that or
ganization- He Is also a member Of the
Executive Board OF the ST. Louis Manu-
featuring Association
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
Hauxer Billiard Parior.

The Haussr Billiard Parlor was estab-
lished by Mr.. n. E. Hauser three years
ago, and is one OF the handsolnest and
most homelike in the city. The. trimmings
are mahogany ari walls OF dark-red
and green burlap. while the furniture is
of heavy wood and fitted with the finest
leather upholstery. The floor IS covered
with extra heavy imported cork carpet.
Nine billiard and eight pool tables. weigh
They were made by tine Brunswick-Balke
,Manufact Company according to AIR.
Hauser's Instructions. the bodies being
lust eight inches from the floor. and pos
Eess no superiors In the country. The hail
% located at the southeast corner of Olive
and Eighth streets and IS very popular
among travelling men and local players.
Many OF the large tournaments played in
the city have taken place here. On ac-
count OF the extensive patronage. re-
modelling for further improvements will
soon take place. Mr. Hauser has built up
friends with all classes OF mercantile
people. he has cigar stand In the Cen
tury building and .one at No. Ill North
Eighteenth street. He Is also interested in
the Worlds Fair Room Renting Company
andais president OF the Ice Rink Mr..
Cha0es Peterson, who has active charge OF
the hall. has been for a number OF years
the champion billiard player of the North
west. winning the championship in the IL
inch baik game at Fargo. n. D. Upon TAX
billiards played was threc-cushion. but he
has encouraged straight billiards until to-
day most of the games played are straight
billiards. Rr. Peterson IS always ready to
assist the patrons on diffculs shots 4
number OF tournaments are being ar
ranged by him during the Worlds Fair TO
interest visiting and local lovers OF the
game.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
Wars. Goa, and Hauling Company.

The wurst Coal and Hauling Company
was Incorporated In December, 1850, for the
purpose OF dealing IN anthracite and BIZ
luminous coal. as well as a line OF gen.
erai hauling. From a moderate start they
have gained very extensive trade over
the entire city. but most particularly IN
the southern part. They handle the vari-
Gus kipds OF soft coal, such as the high
grade Trenton. Staunton and Springfield
The former Is considered TO be the best
ever brought to this market. The hard
coal handled by this firm Is OF the best
quality. giving unusual satisfaction TO
their patrons. They furnish most Of the
foundries and breweries with the various
kinds of coal required. In addition to quail
ity. Mr.. w-urst attributes their success to
promptness IN the delivery OF their or
ders. The firm makes speciality Of light
and heavy hauling OF all descriptions, at
tending TO all work and contracts with
punctuality and care. the service being
performed by experienced and reliable en-
ployes. At present the heavy hauling for
the American Car and Foundry Corrtpapy
Is done by this firm
The general Office and stables Of the firm
are located at No. ND South Third street.
with yards at Lesperance street close 10
the St Louis. Iron Mountain and South
ern Railroad tracks, which gives them all
desirable facilities for receiving and un-
loading and connects them with all other
Andrew c. wurst Is president of tsc firm
and Charles p. Johannes secretary and
treasurer. Both are gentlemen CT good
quaInted with the details pertaining TO
their vocation. Honesty and fair deal
inS' Is the cardinal s,sits OF the firm
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
Merchants. billiard Hall.

The Merchants Billiard Hall at No. az
Chestnut street is one OF the finest nlumi-
mated halls In the country. Ii was estab-
nshed by Messrs. +. A. Schneider and Jo-
seph resch, the present proprietors. They
have been at their present location since
last July. The floor space. iix90. stands
out among the most desirab BILE In the city.
The Nerast light. one OF the best extant.
reaches its height OF usefulness in the bill
lizard hall. shedding a soft, steady glow.
and giving a peculiar daylight effect.
Those who are acquainted with the light
which one ordinarily finds over a billiard
table will, appreciate the full benefit OF
light. with its fiickering fame, and the
electric light. with its steady hut harsh
effect. are. of course. improvements over
the kerosene lamp. but as the former are
improvements over the latter. so Is the
Nernst light an Improvement over cleo
tricity and gas. and IL naturally follows
that the illusions under the latter as TO
mated by tine Nernst- This IS foreign
lamp. and the Merchants Billiard Hall Is
the only pario- in the United States using
it The room Is cheerful. well ventilated
and Is visited by q very desirable class of
people Eleven tables OF the brunswick
Bake and Warwick make and Monarch
cushions are In operation.
AIR. F. A. Sehreiber has been ., resident
of ST. Louis since ISIS. Before going into
the billiard business he was connected with
the Diamond Match Company as superin-
teTdent- Ir. Joseph Pesch. the other
member Of the firm. is also an expert
enced man in this line OF business. Mr.
W. b. Jones, the manager. is thoroughly
versed in the business, and Il Is due q
uniform courtesy that the hall has hecn so
SyFcCcSSfuf.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
Grand aiIIiard Hall.

THE Grand Billiard Hall. located at
Sixth and Pine Streets said George D.
Schaefer. its manager. sis one OF the best
equipped billiard halls in the country. Its
tables are. the best made and we so over
them eight times a year and make all
necessary repairs. spending more money
1 TO keep them in iine order than any other
fhouse ! know of. We have sixteen 5xl0-
feet billiard tables and three 4isx9-feet
pool tables of the Pfister pattern anc
B-lilswick-Balke make. The space be-
tween she tables is very wide. windows
ere Oh three sides OF cur 6)xiS3 room, three
lar-c skylights give plenty OF HIGHT and
ample ventilation makes our hali unex-
cciled. a zS-toot ceiling Is one OF the
.satures. The academy on the second NDor
J.; on the same p;al as that in Paris.
France and some CT the best players 10 he
found here are the xell-knowu names Of
Lloyd Jeyne Frank p. Da-. John q.
lsorsan. Alfred DeOro. Professor Lew
shaw and Jesse Leon. all professional
ts.aycrs OF wide repute. The aim Of the
house is to give to tire players the best
equipment and conrenisnccS on the mar
patronage they receive from. bankers.
lawyers and merchants The haii was
inalishe6 in 1855 by William Schaefer.
weil Known IN business circles. He is q
man OF good business Judgment and well
posted in al the details, being ever on
tEe alert 70 please the numerous crsrcm-
crs- All os The large tournaments and
matches brought 10 81. Louis for the past
ten years were through his influence lie
.s ably assisted in the management by q
1arge eorps OF assistants.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
VI. ii. Alexander.

Mr.. NJ H. Alexander has the handsom-
est undertaking establishment in the
West at No. 2se5 Olive street 1t COM
mands attention not alone by reason Of
It's accessibility. but more especially on
account of its completeness as an institu-
uon-a model OF Its kind. ideal in its ar
rangements. elegant in its appointmel ats
II stands as the embodiment OF the found
er'S energy and practical knowledge. de-
signed to meet the needs of the people to
whom he Is called to attend. The recep-
t,on-room. parlors. hall and two Offices are
especially beautiful in their finish and fur
nishings. Artistic hand-painting on the
ceilings. the ground-figured plate glass in
the doors. the rich carpeting and dra-
peries serve to convert them into palatial
apartments There are showrooms, COM
goods. and an elegant chapel. equipped
with an organ and necessary appliances.
all decorated and furnished according to
good taste. choir and services OF cler-
Is death chamber. trimming and operat-
Ing rooms. vault for safe keeping OF rec
ords, S.eeping-rooms Tor out-of-town par
ties. etc. Meals are served in order to
meet the requirements OF those who ac-
company remetns. There are two elegant
bathrooms and ali conveniences for the
comfort OF guests and visitors.
All OF the above accommodations are for
the benefit OF those who bring the re-
mains OF their deceased relatives or
shipment. His idea IN fitting Up SO elab-
crate an establishment was for the pur-
pose OF having a place for funerals with
out extra charge even to guests who die
in hotels. rooming-houses, dats where the
halls are too narrow for handling caskets.
A corps OF eight efficient attendants are
employed. including one expert lady en-
balmer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
miller & Tca.daIe Comml.sion Co.

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The members Of this corporation have
been in the business from twenty-five TO
thirty years in St Louis. and previous to
the organization OF the Miller & Teasdale
Commission Company all were connected
with other concerns. The firm operated
as 4 copartnership. Miller & Teasdale. for
several years. until two years ago, when
u was incorporated under the name of
MllIer * TeaSdGle Commission Company
with the following ofiiccrs: Everett p
Teasdale. president: Harvey p Miller,
vice president. and John W. Milby, sec
cipally . car-lOt business in pro luce, nuts
and Tuits. They commenced on a small
basis and increased the business every
year Until al present II has reached very
large proportions ard enjoys an enviable
reputation IN the produce world.
In organizing this company the members
good railroad facilities offered here for
distribution 10 all points. All lines OF
staple produce are handled very largely
by the firm. and they make speciality OF
potatoes. cranberrieS. lemons, oranges,
beans. nuts and apples. They do a whole
sale business entirely, but recently, in an
tcfpation OF the Worlds Fair trade here
IN ST. Louis. have opened at No. s24 North
Third street. in the heart OF the fruit and
now supplying retailers. butchers and gro
GERS This store is well equipped and
fully supplied with every class OF produce
they handle for the furnishing OF the
trade. Their goods are sold In all parts
OF the country. They have made connec-
tons with San Francisco and New York
to handle all classes OF foreign fruits,
nuts and produce OF every kind in order
TO supply the foreigners with their own
produce during the. Worlds Fair period.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
Madison County Ferry Company.

The Madison County Ferry Company IS
a successor Of the Blsei and Farmers
ferries The BiseI Ferry was probably
the first established means OF crossing the
river near ST. Louis, and was 4 small nat
boat. operated by horse. In $50 the Madi-
son County Ferry Company was organ
lied under a special charter from the
mile IN either direction, and afforded
means for the produce raiserS OF the
American Bottoms TO bring their products
10 81. Louis markets In is7s John J:
Mitchell and Robert Tansey purchased
the Madison County Ferry Company and
established car-transfer business at
Venice In connection -vith the Chicago and
Alton Railroad The car-transfer business
was operated until iss5. when 1t was dis
continued, and at present the ferry Is
wholly a passenger and team transfer
business. but plans are made for the re-
sumption OF car transfers at an early
date. The company owns 10 acres OF
land, which has a river frontage OF over
5000 feet, extending from the Merchants
Virgins Ferry Company to the south.
II operates two steamers. named Carlos
s. Greeley and Madison The former has
a tonnage OF IS and the latter so
ous ahe oa. s1ensy rock dEe
OF a width Of 100 feet, and established
tracks and facilities for unloading ma
ter.ai for 81: Louis. This Is a feature
chants Of North 81 Louis, Of great
saving of time and the delivery Of ma
teriai shipped r6NT fsST .as shs sscs Fast
From ST. Louis TO Venice. 20 tons
From Venice TO st. Louis Sc. 800 tons
The number OF passengers transferred.
The officers OF the company are; d. r.
Francis. president; Lewis Perry, vice
president; Fred E Allen. treasurer and
manager.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01

II IS expected that the steady stream of
newly welded couples that will flow into
st. Louis with the opening Of the Fair to
the close thereof. will set up an envy in
the hearts OF St Louis young people and
that there will be marriage and giving in
marriage within these precincts. to the ex-
tent that no man may now foresee.
You get the girl; well do the rest"
says the Hellrung & Grimm Housefurr-
ishing Company
Fifty thousand young fellows have got
the girl and the company has done the
rest n the years IL has been established
since 1851
Not much OF a store was Hellrung 6
Grirm'S little place on Sixteenth and Bid
,tle streets. where the house had its birth.
1. thought II was doing great things when
1t moved TO the site OF its present NAM
moth five-sto-y structure at Sixteenth
iEtIeet and Cass avenue. In 1881. 1t had =
thr se-story store then. and II was the best
stove building in the neighborhcOd and the
business the firm did I'm IL was simply tre-
uendouS. But the store was small COM
LareC with the $500 square feet OF floor
space now occupied 20 the last inch with
tht complete housefurnishing stock. that
Is as much of an attraction as the easy
terms on which II may be secured by the
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01

Mr.. C. Hansen was born in Denmark and
came to 81. Louis about fifteen years ago.
Gifted with aggressive and original ideas
In various branches of mechanical en-
gineering. he concluded to devote his en-
tire time to house-raising. moving and
storing. in which he displayed much dar-
ing and great skill. Since 1858 he has been
engaged in the work hers and success
fully accomplished some of the most dan
serous work ever done In the State. In
house raising the inhabitants are not dis
turbed. and In business blocks. there Is no
interruption of -traftc. Foundations are
built for all buildings and the work left
in 4 complete state The first house ever
moved In Missouri by steel rollers, dis
placing the logs commonly employed. was
do-a by MIR Hansen. The steel roller IS
his own patent and Is designed to move a
brick building with less vibration than Is
offered by the old method.
The following are some of the build
ings he has moved. raised and shored: In
East St Louis. two-story brick build
ing ut Eighth and Ohio streets. In Madi-
son. H.. brick building for the Amer
lean Car and Foundry Company. In
Granite City. a brick building for the
Roller Mill Company. II 81. Louis. at
Twelfth and Paptn streets. the interior OF
the Wetmore building. When the Walker
streets. was condemned by the city. Mr..
Hansen was the only man who would un-
dertnke the contract to shore the same.
which ne successfully carried out.
Numerous important undertakings both
In Missouri and Illinois attest the char
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
Enterprise Gas and Electric Fixture
and Brass Company.

The Enterprise Gas and Electric Fixture
and Brass Company was established about
eighteen years ago and was formerly
owned by Messrs- +. A. Morrey and II.
Harris, but In March last was purchased
by Messrs. l. n. and George Pyies. ''Our
main efforts" said Mr.. L. N Pyles. "is
to show the people that we can make new
gcods out of what has been heretofore
thrown away. and are fast removing all
doubts as to our success. We manufac-
ture the best line of fixtures In the city.
Special designs are looked after and made
up as quickly as catalogue work: people
doubling this can be convinced by giving
US an order. Our motto Is better work.
manship. quickest delivery and more for
your money than any other house IN the
city" While our business has never been
advertised, It Is because our trade has
been sufficient not to need It: but as time
progresses. We must progress with II. and
do some advertising"
They occupy four floors at 1f3o Pine
street, and employ about thirty skilled
worhmen who operate the most modern
equipped machinery. Their hne Of nat,
OF the latest variety. L. N. Pyles. the
president. was connected with the old
hrm for a number OF years. He vas
Pyles was also connected with the old nFm
for number OF years. Both arc younO
men Of excellent business qualities and
ability in the old firm They furnished the
brass fixtures for many OF the buildings
Of the Worlds Fair. such a. the Indians.
In fact. furnished about tWo-thirdS Of tie
brass fixtures for the buildings ON the
Pike, all orders being completed promptly
house.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
WITH BALL AND CUE.

resorts In the West. 1t occupies two full
floors. each 1Z7xZ7, and fitted UP with ev-
cry convenience TO please discriminating
public. The tables are perfect in their
appointments. The walls Of the rooms
ars OF dark green, while the ceilings are
white. with two rows Of green-shaded
electric lights down the middle OF the
room. making the pariors very light and
attractive. The most noted worlds cham
pionship games ever played in the West
have taken place here. as well as the
championship games for the amateur
State champion, participated in by many
local players. and some from Kansas City
and other points.
The business was established on August
Fl. 1901. by Mr.. Frank II. benson. the
present proprietor and manager. He is a
native OF the Empire State. and previous
to entering. this field OF Snort was con-
necred with the Cotton Belt Railroad
Company. where he was a popular en-
pivye and made host of friends. Be-
fore THE Broadway" was established, the
pool business was not very progressive in
St. Louis. but since he took hold has done
much to promote and make interesting the
various kinds of pool playing. Mr.. Ben
son IS making every effort TO entertain
Worlds Fair visitors in the way OF COM
fort. convenience and attractive features.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01

young people entering the bonds of we'd
lock- Jacob +. Hellrung. president Of the
company. conceived the idea OF store cf
the better kind on a street with street-car
service. connecting by transfer with all
the lines in the city. yet sufficiently re-
mote from the business center TO make II
possible to save or rental value and other
expenses. what would be profit to a
downtown concern This saving comes of
the price charged tie voanS couple. Hence
the expression. Zig Store: Little Prices" ="
The company has capital OF sl30.i0o.
John G. HcllrunE. John y. Hacker and
Jacob F. Hellryine hold ell the stock. The
building has its own electric light plant.
electric elevators and plnte-ciass front and
Office partitions No expense has been
spared in making 4 a model store There
are house telephones connecting al de-
partments- The company are sole agents
for the Detroit Jewel gas range in St
Louis. This range Is maEufacture by the
largest stove plant In the world The diff
ferent sizes are from SIC to SIS. paw
able at the easy terms OF 20 cents a week
More Detroit Jewel gas ranges used to-
day than all other makes combined \
gas range or a ihree-piece set IS given
away with every complete housekeeping
outfit sold.
Big values. easiest terms. courteous
treatment and honest effort have brought
success to the Heilrung & Grimm House.
furnishing COMPANY.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-05-01
Ginocchio Bro.. & Co.

Ginccchlo Bros. & Co, one of the largest
and most widely known distributes of
fruits and nuts In the United States. are
n product OF ST. Louis enterprise The
firm was established twenty years ago
by Cavalier Domenlco Ginocchio. David
Ginocchio and Louis Boggiano, and the
membership has remained the same dur
ing the existence OF its career. The firm
IS also interested in the Ginocchio-Jones
Fruit Company Of Kansas City. No. Cav
alier Domenico Ginocchio stands high in
the esteem and confidence OF the Italian
Government, occupying the responsible po-
sition OF Vice Consul for fifteen years
past soon after their establishment the
firm moved into their present quarters at
Nos s13-flS North Third street
The company handle all kinds of trop-
icai. foreign and California fruits Their
principal business is in the orange lemon
and banana trade. that reaches to i'm
mense proportions. especially in the CEN
tral sections OF the country. They handle
great variety OF Mexican produce, being
large Importers OF Mexican oranges which
are packed In their own warehouses there
and shipped direct to their many distrii,-
uting points Their trade in this line
reaches as far east as New York north
10 St Paul and south to the Gulf. Their
foreign imports are olives, macaroni,
cheese, nuts etc.