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Newspaper
Goshen Weekly Times
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
4
Located here for four years this shop provides a long standing experience with high quality tools and appliances. Mr Brown manufactures bicycles to order builds gas engines vans and saws sharpens skates and performs light machine work. A range of bicycles is sold at low prices and Mr Brown is a respected reliable citizen.
A profile highlights the Pearce Chemical Co founded by G. D. Pearce at 400 North Main Street. It notes its lab, factory, and products including Almodine Facial Soap and flavoring extracts. Also featured is W. A. McAllister’s harness shop on West Lincoln Avenue next to the Salem bank, praised for quality work and extensive stock in Northern Indiana.
J F Ulery, expert in blacksmithing and horseshoeing, advertises a large stock of over 1000 shoes for the ice season. Located at 217 West Lincoln Avenue for over three years, he promises fair prices, careful workmanship, and reliable service, noting his specialty with difficult horses.
Goshen business feature praises J. D. Hebert for 21 years supplying coal lime cement and plaster to homes and factories. Office at 324 North Main Street with large yard. Clients value accurate weights and prompt deliveries. Hebert regarded as prominent, honorable citizen.
M. F. Isbell, a carpenter and contractor, has long shaped Goshen’s growth with a large shop for carpentry and woodwork. For over 20 years he has built major structures, makes store fixtures, and offers free estimates to builders from his 326 North Main street facility, trusted and reliable in the community.
W A McAllister, a prominent Goshen harness and horse goods dealer, heads a flourishing firm in the local harness and saddlery trade, noted as a leading representative in the industry.
Neidig Drake and Kolb a leading lumber firm with over twenty years in business and the last year and a half under the current partnership of C. E. Neidig E. E. Drake and Chas Kolb. They operate the largest yards in the city offering rough and dressed lumber laths shingles sash doors mouldings and specialize in ceiling and flooring. Their trade covers a wide rural area and annual sales are substantial. The firm is noted for enterprise and civic contribution and holds prominent positions in local business and public life.
The Hascall House, led by proprietor Geo. F. Alderman since 188?, earns strong reputation for guest satisfaction. A three story brick hotel with about 50 rooms, bright dining room, remodeled office, bar and billiard room, steam heating and electric lighting, plus superior culinary service. Traveling men praise Alderman and predict continued patronage and status as a top hotel between Chicago and Toledo.
John B Walk runs a Goshen drugstore at 113 South Main since 1872. The establishment emphasizes careful pharmaceutical preparation and a complete stock of drugs proprietary and family medicines, with competent clerks and a focus on patient service. Walk is also a former mayor respected for his public service.
Dr B P McDonald, a renowned dentist, marks 80 years of involvement in the science of dentistry. The feature highlights his extensive career and contributions to the profession.
The article profiles Dr. McDonald at 112 North Main Street as a capable dentist offering full surgical care. It notes his large patient base and high regard among peers, including presidencies and secretary roles in Indiana dental associations.
The City National Bank of Goshen Indiana showcases its history dating to 1872 and its role in the local economy. Led by President F G Hubbell the bank touts conservative judgment, strong capital of 77000 dollars and surplus of 30000 dollars with diverse banking services and nationwide correspondents. Directors include F G Hubbell F E Baker C J Garvin Lamar Gillette and others.
W. W. Poyser operates a clean 114 North Main Street grocery bakery serving a family trade with staples and fancy groceries. The shop offers wholesale and retail bakery products, low prices, and a modern equipped shop reflecting his enterprising, honest business style.
The Goshen business at 120 South Main Street has offered a large stock of hardware farm implements sewing machines guns ammunition sporting goods linoleum and other household goods since 1875. A leader in supplies for farmers the firm is agent for champion binders mowers and other implements and reflects credit on the community.
J G Clapp is a photographer with 18 years of experience. His studio at 107 South Main Street upstairs offers deluxe photography including crayon sepia and water color enlarging. He also makes souvenir and campaign buttons and ships work nationwide.
Mr Clapp's methods inspire full public confidence and his large patronage is well merited. He gives special attention to holiday work and invites the public to call and inspect his display of work.
N Caminsky and Co a prominent Goshen dry goods and notions house with 34 years in business at 109 South Main street. The firm buys cash in large quantities, offers low prices, and guarantees quality products including dress goods hosiery and boots. The partners N O Caminsky and Dembufsky are noted for reliability and prominence in the county trade.
M. H. Cripe abstracts, insures, and handles real estate loans for Goshen's Go shen Real Estate Exchange. For nine years he has built a trusted business at 202 South Main, specializing in estates, mortgages, property leasing, and collections.
Goshen business Pease Engine Co and General Machine Shop promotes its four year history, manufacturing the Fease Gas engine and offering general jobbing. The firm operates from 121 West Washington Street with a thoroughly equipped shop and broad distribution nationwide.
J T Hostetter manages the Hattle Hotel at 210 212 East Lincoln Avenue offering rooms at 50 cents and meals 25 cents with a flat 1 25 day rate. The text also describes L F Case and S G Wise running a factory at 111 121 South Second Street making two and four passenger buggies road wagons and surreys with high quality components and nationwide dealer sales.
Travelers and boarders will find a pleasant home as Mr Hostetter takes charge of the hotel. He has been a hotel man since 1881 and was long connected with the Hascall House. The News and friends wish him continued success in his new role.
The Salem Bank, established in 1854 and owned by the estate of Jno W Irwin, is led by Frank J Irwin as sole trustee for seven years. The bank, noted as a financial bulwark, operates with prompt service, retains heavy mortgage holdings, and is aided by cashier Frank A Hascall for 34 years.
Beyer Bros and Co. Butter Eggs and Poultry operated in Goshen on Clinton street with Cyrus Morningstar as manager for 14 years. The firm runs 38 main houses and 384 branches in Indiana, buys eggs butter poultry and produces nationwide, paying top market prices and shipping to major eastern cities. Morningstar enjoys broad trade ties and reports strong annual business near $150 000.
The article lauds L. F. Case and S. G. Wise as leading public-spirited citizens and notes Case’s past service on the school board while highlighting the Case Buggy Co. as part of the community’s growth and top institutions in the nation.
The gentleman heading this article runs a seven year old shop at 120 South Main street with a fine assortment of watches clocks jewelry novelties plated ware and precious stones. Repairing and rating of fine pieces are specialties and the holiday display promises handsome gift ideas for Christmas shoppers. Mr Culp commands trust and esteem in the community.
The Overland Limited from Chicago departs 6 30 p m daily arriving San Francisco on the third day and Los Angeles the next morning. Dining car meals buffet smoking and library cars with barber. The Pacific Express leaves Chicago at 10 30 p m daily offering first class and through tourist sleepers to California. Illustrated pamphlet about the state available free from Chicago & North Western Railway.
Valentine Berkey as executor offers for private sale in four parcels the Elkhart County Indiana real estate of Gro P Rowell per Elkhart Circuit Court order. Parcels include two Goshen town lots, land in Wilden's Walnut Bill addition, and sections in Goshen and Kosciusko counties totaling about 34.84 acres. Terms require one third cash day of sale and rest in two notes over 12 and 18 months at 6 percent, with attorney fees and security arrangements.
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