Group of Leading Indianapolis Business Men
A feature on Indianapolis entrepreneurs highlights the group of leading business men, their rise from small operations to large firms, and the city’s rail and interurban access aiding growth. It profiles George A Gay of Pettis Dry Goods and Donn V Smythe, plus L A Jackson of Standard Tea and Grocery, noting cash business, expansion, and present store footprints.
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Remarkable growth across Indianapolis hardlines and jewelry firms
A sweep of Indianapolis business notes highlights Ayres Co expanding from hardware to general goods, Mullally and Conrad advancing in jewelry and clothing, and Veries Business College rising to train more students. Firms like National Furniture and Walk Brothers grow store space and payrolls while maintaining a broad catalog from hardware to fine gems.
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Commercial Club a Great Benefit to the City
Indianapolis derives clear benefit from the Commercial club founded over fourteen years ago with about 30 members. It now exceeds 1.0 percent membership and drives central city development, shaping legislation, fostering merchant relations, and promoting Indianapolis as a manufacturing hub. Officers include Jonn W. Kernip, Hinton A. Brow, Harry Wells, M. B. Wilson, and Louis Hoover.
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Pettis Dry Goods Company
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Mareware Company
Connegut Hardware
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Oaks & Co
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National Furniture Company
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Manufactory’ Fire Company
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George Vonnegut
Vonnegut Hardware Company
Horace E. Ryan
M. J. Stewart
Court House Grocery Stores
Hervey D. Vories
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Julius C. Walk
Jewelers
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D. Kingsbury
J.C. Sipe
Carl F. Walk
Dutine C. Walk & Company
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Milwaukee Sentinel
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