Fort Wayne Industry Review From The Journal Gazette
The Journal-Gazette presents a comprehensive review of Fort Wayne manufacturing and trade, detailing capital, salaries, product value, and export reach. It highlights the city’s mammoth factories, interurban growth, and strong banking and postal indicators, urging citizens to see industry as the path to prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurman
Fort Wayne
Tadusky
Fou
Beloy
Jovery
Jrere
Anest Markets Inc
Indiana
Journal-Gazette
F. ¥. Culbertson
R. G. Bon Mercantile Agency
Conunercial Club
Liecome
Lacey
Ming Mani
C. Hyworden
Intal
Port Wayne
Heong
Ross
Journal-Gagetta
Fort Warne
Fort Wayne firms and suppliers listed in city index
A crowded list of Fort Wayne businesses appears in the page index, naming manufacturers, suppliers, mills, foundries, saddlery firms, printing houses, drug companies, electrical concerns, and multiple trades. The long inventory includes J Bass Manufacturing, Ft Wayne Foundry, Mayflower Mills, The Fort Wayne Pressed Brale, Kee City Trucking, The Hat-GBrau, and many others, indicating a comprehensive local business directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Bass Foundry
Straus Bros. & Co
Sprague & Cows
Schlatter
Wayne Wagan
Wayne Foundry
Ways Box Co
Wayne Electric
Wayne Drug Co
Wayne Windam
Bayhe
Bilmunds Electric Constator
J.T. Banne
Weatherhngs A, Crorker
H. Perfect & Co
Bt. F. Rang & Sonk U
Kerr Murray Mig
Wayne Pressed
Briale
Wayne Printing Co
National 2411 Supply Co
George A. Houser & Co
City Trucking Company
Wabash Fates
Paul EB
Wayne Enpravine Co
Home Telephone and Telegraph
Miner's Studio
Q TF
Zhamerlyi
Gitmachin & Song
Mosier Manufacturing Co
Paeli
Fivavite
Supp Co
Gerding & Aumann Brew
Orn Sadist Reseeree BT
Bowser & Covercyee
Lincoln
Bindstone
Brown
Phe
Fred Wekarl Packing Co
Keller & Fsu Np
Holtman
Bhiacanith & Simearohy
Princerer Mfg. Ua
Globe Printing
Tafq
Sarah Retorace
Investment Advice From Brokers Warns Against Reckless Speculation
The article urges caution in a speculative market, arguing that reckless investments in stocks, bonds, cotton, and provisions lack reliability. It warns readers that many err by following unfounded tips and emphasizes the need for experienced guidance and careful judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauntry
Patley
Fort Wayne Wheel and Supply Company Promotes Bicycle Range
Fort Wayne Wheel and Supply Company, successor to Randall Wheel and Supply, operates at 20s Went Bercy Street. It markets bicycles and sporting goods, provides repairs, and acts as agents for Tribune and Randall bicycles. The firm emphasizes durability, reliable service, and breadth of athletic equipment including boxing, tennis, and other sports items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Wheel and Supe
Bercy Street
Wayne Wheel and Supply Company
Whicek J. & Coleman Ty Sole Pripurietor
Dleyele
Lleyn Cley
Wayne Wheel Iit
Haydiog
Khawt
Hoxins
Taigs
Amal Tenis Gowily
Iisidaig
Tekla
Dubletic
Mort Wayne
Wirapany
Great Engine Builders of Fort Wayne Rise in Enterprise
Bass Foundry and Machine Company, makers of heavy machinery and forgings, led by a president noted for Fort Wayne’s prosperity. Established in 1853, the firm vies with local industries like Bass Foundry and Slachite, highlighting citizen investment in financial growth and industrial strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Bass Foundry
Brienlie Company
Wikiners
Whitle
Riss Foundry
Slachite Company
Brokerage firm promotes trusted market guidance in MT
The text touts F. G. Sprague & Co. as reputable commission brokers in stocks, grains, cotton, and provisions. It describes their twelve year history, private wire links to major markets, access to mining stock data, and that they offer cash on close trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Sprague & Co
Masonic Temple
Sprague & ¥En Roy
Noth American
Wberry
Cincinnati House
Boston
New York
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake
San Francisco
F. G. Sprngue & Co
Schlatter and Co Hardware Firm a Fort Wayne Leader
C C Schlatter & Co, a longtime Fort Wayne hardware wholesaler and retailer since 1882, runs two large establishments. The wholesale house on East Superior Street is a substantial brick building with a 39 000 square feet retail space at Columbia and Clinton. The firm offers varied hardware, mill supplies, tools, paints, glass, doors and more, backed by experienced sales forces serving eastern Ohio western Pennsylvania and southern Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widser
Schlatter & Co
East Superiortreet
Haing
Columbia
Clinton Stra Sa
Duiders
Fort Warne
Dupol
Mivier
Teardware Inc
Birr
Weatfleen Ohi
Pereheen Indigya
South& Ern
Michigan
Clyde B Jordan and Bass Foundry rise in Fort Wayne
The Clyde B Jordan drugstore at Harrison Street is praised for quality and popular prescription services. Fort Wayne’s Bass Foundry and Machine Company, owned by J. H. Bass, expands into a major regional industry with 1,500 employees, extensive facilities, and wide national representation, shaping the city’s growth and earning local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Warne
Cooper, Bass & Co
Jones, Bass & Co
Bass & Hann
J. T W. Hass
Bass Foundry and Machine Company
J. H. Bass
C. T. Strawbridge
G. M. Leslie
R. J. Fisher
United States
Fort Wayne
Basg
Bim
Bass
Indiane
Base
Gs “Brookside
Toretod
Ety
Base’ Chictsisuzes
Whdely
Mr. Daas
Weil
Materia Fargo
Wis City
Amt
Prineinal Steeeitger
Srt
Nalionwd Hank
Rolf-Martin Company Forms Plumbing Focused Enterprise
The Rolf-Martin company debuts as a mechanical and industrial firm led by president Herman L. Rolf, secretary treasurer Martin. With 12 to 20 years in plumbing and invention of the Martin eel trap, they target sewerage prevention and back water protection, supplying units to Wayne and a growing network nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolf-Martin Company
Herman L. Rolf
Rolf
Wicard
Martin
Wowner
Wayne
Anthony
India
Kexlers
United States
Fort Wayne Sees Growth As Industrial Center
Heavily taxed district voices support city’s push toward industry with Bass Foundry and Lenolly Works expanding. About 1,000 workers added as new plant facilities rise in decades of manufacturing. Fort Wayne aims to become a national hub of steel and marine products, bolstering agriculture districts and regional commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exieniyy
Lenolly
Ata
Rtsbllahinwat Bete
Mua Kinntry and
Marbine Company
Judd
Fort Wayne
Hertic
Ulake
Syorth
Fort Wayne Millinery Firm Leads Growth and Style
The C. T. Pidgeon Millinery Company, importers and manufacturers in Fort Wayne, has driven rapid growth for wheltale millinery. Established about twenty five years, the firm occupies a large Caly hoon Washington street building with show rooms and 290 workers across four floors. Six traveling salesmen cover a 150 mile radius as output hits 3000 dozen frames since January 1. The operation includes hundreds of wire frame blocks, many stationary pattern rooms, and plans to publish a new catalogue soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer and Methods
Bhinus
Utacasen
Uekin
CT. Pidgeon Millinery Company
Fort Wayne
Caly Hoon
Washington Streets
C. T. Pidgeon Milhery Company
C. T. Bidgeon
H. A. Keplinger
EB. Woobbeking
Straus Bros. and Co Growth From Land Deals in Indiana
Straus Bros. & Co built a vast land operation across Allen and Paulding counties, Indiana, and adjoining Ohio, selling about 1 100 farms to midwestern buyers. The firm expanded from a German immigrant start, opened offices in Albion and Fort Wayne, and acquired banks and properties to support a growing real estate and lending network.
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Whit Frost
Tammers
Fort Wayne
Origital
Straus Bros. & Con
Ligonier
Ind
Sen
Straus Brothers
Moysra
Frederick
Dacol
Mathis Strais
Germany
Aunthy Byetnory i
Simon J
Isaac 2. Straus
Abe Goldsmith
Dif Straus Broa. & Co
Aiblan
Abe Ackeringe
Fin
Ere Ua
Citizens’ Bank
Liganler
Commercial Bank
Farmers’ Site Bank
Albion
Auuh State Bank
Anbure
Stata Bank
Vopela
Mopelka
Tod Straus Bros. & Co
Farer Landa
Grm
Allen County
Indiana
Ohio
Paulding County
Straits Bros. Co
United States
Straus ‘Bros. & Co. Heaven
Strans Bree, & Co
Talatn
Paulding, Co
Fort Wisno
Particulaar
Tle County
Gandine
Tomond
Cory of
THO
Tilinnia
Owhitel
Straus
Sendard
Songues
Rogers Founded Optician Business in Fort Wayne
H. H. Rogers arrived from New York two and a half years ago to establish an eye fitting and glasses manufacturing shop at 117 West Berry Street. The firm expanded from eye testing to manufacturing and wholesale lens grinding, boasting the only focus grindery near Toledo and patents including Rogers guards and a fused bifocal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
New York
West Berry Street
Opteal Society
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. G. Sprague & Co. Commission
Fort Wayne Wheel and Supply Company
Corliss
Bass Foundry and Machine Works
C. C. Schlatter & CO
CLYDE
B. Jordan
Wvmceht
Clyde B. Jordan
Harrison Streat
Tonel
Freliel
Clyde B Jordan
Fort
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C. T. Pidgeon Millinery Company
Straus Bros. & Company
H. H. Rogers
Optician
Boss Manufacturing CO
Nanfaetin Quakere
Onmann
Tony Nomad
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