Death of John Garnett Barnett founder of Barnett Bros
John Garnett Barnett longtime head of Barnett Bros. and a key figure in the Twitten trade died in Louisville after an operation. Born in Cornwall England the 1860s immigrant and his brother George W. established the Chicago commission business in 1866 later incorporating. No corporate changes were announced with W I Luette remaining secretary treasurer and Julius Piazen holding an interest. Funeral services were held at the family home on East Maron Street with Interment at Rosehill.
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Chicago
John Garnett
Birnett Bros
Jfe
Mr. Barnett
Cornwall
England
Twt
George W
Barnett Bros
George W. Barnett
Melix J. Toeffel
John Leach
N. A
Melzes Defends Consignment Shipping in Chicago Market
F W Melges of 100 South Water street urges berry shippers to value consignment routes, arguing buyers and commission merchants both seek low prices and high returns. He calls for Tennessee and Illinois shippers to connect with a good market. Albert Croll & Co opens at 193 South Water street offering general shipping with focus on potatoes and apples in carlots. members include Albert Croll W A Minnis and George Zonsius, formerly with Ear Bros.
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Melzes
Chicago
F. W. Melges
South Water Street
Commissio
Albert Croll & Co
Albert Croll
W. A. Minnis
George Zonsius
Ear Bros
Heilman Takes Control of Aaron and Heilman Co
Frank Heilman gains control of the Aaron and Heilman Co in Chicago and is said to hold a large interest in its stock. Ed Aaron of Kansas City may step back from active involvement. Heilman will continue extensive poultry veal butter and eggs operations at 235 South Water Street.
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Frank Heilman
Chicago
Aaron & Heilman Co
Ed Aaron
Kansas City
Mr. Heilman
South Water Street
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Mich
H. J. Cheney
Ma&nager
7. J. Cheney Co
Loveland & Hinyan Co
Cheney
C. L. Reed
Reed & Cheney
North Market Street
Wadern Economy Code urged for all users nationwide
Chicago hay market reports lower timothy prices due to surplus. J H Devlin of Albert Miller & Co notes prairie hay demand rising while No 1 to choice timothy sells between 14 and 15 dollars per ton. He predicts little price change in the near term.
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Chicago
Timothy
J. H. Devlin
Albert Miller & Co
Local market reports and new poultry firm expansion
In Indianapolis May 19 the local eye market is stronger with prices for beans and beets steady to higher. Fresh peas, pineapples, strawberries from Tennessee and Illinois, and new Mediterranean oranges arrive. Beets and carrots from the South are quoted per dozen, while a Sterling Illinois firm buys Legg’s chain of poultry and egg plants and adds a cold storage facility with W. P. Utley to run operations.
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United States
Bel Merkel
Indianapolis
Ind
South
Texas
Loston
Ohio
Southern
Tennessee
E H. Roberts
W. Roberts & Co
Ife
Legg
Milnois
Sterling
Sterling Ice & Produce Co
G. M. D. Legg
Boston
Lanark
Polo
Franklin
Grove
Dixon
Paw Paw
Amboy
Tampico
Walnut
Whiel
W. P. Ut
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Shipper Rights in Rail Case
Indiana Supreme Court rules a railroad cannot evade shipper rights by a weak bill of lading in a transport from Dunreith to New Smyrna. The decision allows state courts to hear interstate commerce related claims unless federal law is the sole foundation. The ruling preserves common law liability for shippers against limited liability practices.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Cincinnati, Chicazo
St. Louis
Daniel J. Mitchell
Mitchell
Dunreith
New Smyrna
Vila
Hallock Travels to Cape Charles for New Albert Miller Office
FP H Hallock of Albert Miller and Co plans opening a Cape Charles Virginia office this season. He is well acquainted in the Cape Charles territory and travels this week to complete the plans.
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Chicago
H. Hallock
Albert Miller & Co
Cape Charles
Hallock
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Gibson Fruit CO
the Packer
W. Melces
Mae
Leonard Seed Co
A. H. Barber & Co
Gallagher Bros
Chicaco
Produce Commission Merchants
South Water St
Storch Bros. & Co
Wrutchfield & Woolfol
Is & Od
John Bronson
Randolph St
Illinoi
Prairie Bank
Earl Bros
J.snyder & Son
Flrst National Bank
S. Water St
Hall, Yredge & Garter Chicago
Joan Barnett
Florida
Califo
Fiders
Peters Bros
Shippers
Denney & CO
Sigmund Bros. Company
Randolph Street
Ill
Tional Produce Bank
Reuss State Bank
Niille
Etcroncest Neenet National Bank
Naperville
She Packer
Eperyilta
Indiana Supreme Court
A. Robine
Adress Produce Reporter . Co
Ogden
McCarthy Produce Co
Lacalle St
Ft. Dearborn
Nat'l Bk
Packer
Wayne & Low Frast and Produce
John W. Low
J. A. Wheelock
Br. ‘Werden
Waterst
Western Produce Company Commission Veal
Penetant and Eyes
Peoria St. Fulton MW
Peeneana
Corn Exchange Nat'l B’k
E.l.mcadam
LaSalle St
Butter & Eggs
M. H. Eichengreen & Co
First National Bank
National Fruit and Produce Adjusting Co
Bgsrhere, St
Y Martin & GO
State Gann of
Eck-Wegeforthco
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