Gallipolis Businesses in 1876
Transcribed by Henny Evans

  From the Gallipolis Bulletin, June 7, 1876

     It will be seen by the following notices of business houses and men, which we gathered from the best sources that almost all the wants of man can be procured in this city.  We do not pretend to give a list of all, but such only as we came across.  We do not deem it necessary to classify as we have no doubt the whole list will be read by all our patrons.  (Below follows a sampling of what was found and if the response to this article is good, we will post more in the next newsletter.)

    The Dufour House is the largest Hotel in Gallipolis, situated immediately on the river bank, makes it a convenient and pleasant stopping place for travelers.  It is a good house and well patronized, 1,765 guests have registered at this house from Jan 1 to June 1 1876 .  Mr. John Dunn is the Proprietor, and W.E. Dunn, his son, clerk.

    E.H. Neal, of the firm of H.H. & E.H. Neal, and Mr. G.W. Clark, are associated together in the raising and selling of the justly celebrated breed of hogs known as the Yorkshires.  These hogs the gentlemen inform us, have been known to weigh 550 lbs., at one year old making the marvelous growth or gain of 1-½ lbs. per day from their birth.  They are a pure white without spots, and perfect beauties.  The best authority on the pig, Harris, says, “No animal of the pig species carries so great a proportion of flesh to the quantity of bone, or flesh of as fine a quality as the small Yorkshire , or can be raised at so small cost per pound.  These gentlemen keep these pigs for sale, renewing their stock from time to time from the Importers, and are perfectly satisfied that there is no other breed that can successfully compete with them.

    H.H. and E.H. Neal’s Flouring Mill is the oldest establishment of the kind in the city.  They have earned a general reputation at home and abroad as manufacturers of excellent brands of Flour, which they always sell at lowest rates.  They pay the highest prices for wheat that can be afforded, and do an extensive business.

    Mr. A.R. Chase on Second Street above the Public Square has the finest Tin and Stove store in the city.  Tinware is here manufactured in almost endless variety.  By purchasing of Mr. Chase, you get from first hands and save the second profit; this is an item.  He also does out-door work, such as roofing and spouting &c., at short notice in a workman-like manner, and as cheap as the cheapest.

    Mr. Henry Morgan of the firm of J.E. Pitrat, informs us that their firm has disposed of 135 Home Shuttle and Domestic Sewing Machines, in the last year.  These are large sales.  They also keep an extensive assortment of frames and mouldings, and are prepared to frame Oil paintings, Chromos, Steel Engravings, Photographs &c, also a complete assortment of all kinds of Machine needles and attachments, lower than ever before.

    Isaiah Wadkins is where he has been for the last four years, on State Street near the Dufour House.  He is an excellent Barber, and cuts hair, dyes whiskers and mustaches, shaves and shampoos, in an artistic manner.  In connection with barbering, he carries on the laundry business.  Soiled apparel cleansed and done up at the shortest notice, and satisfaction guaranteed.

     Mr. Thos. McCafferty, Proprietor of the “Old Reliable Custom Shop” located on the upper side of the Public Square is still turning out the best of work in the way of Boots and Shoes for Ladies and Gentlemen.  He has the general deserved reputation of giving the most perfect satisfaction to his customers and is one of our most respected and consistent citizens.

     J.L. Hayward; Everybody knows “Lew,” he it was, that was for so many years chief prescriptionist with Messrs. Bailey & Maguet in the Drug business, and afterwards one of the Proprietors of the firm of Bailey and Hayward.  He is sailing in his own ship now, on the corner of Second and Pine Streets.  The putting up of Prescriptions is still his specialty, although he has a fine stock of Drugs and Patent Medicines, Lead, Oils and colored Paints and the “Triumph” lamp chimney that never breaks, for 15 cents. 

A.R. Weaver, will raise Cabbage Plants.  He has 500,000 late Plants for sale, at his residence on Second Street , at 20cts. per hundred.

     Go to T.G. Herns, for Brick Moulds.

     J.T. Muenz, on Pine Street , near the Cemetery, makes and irons Wagons, Shoes horses and does all kinds of Blacksmithing well, promptly and at the lowest rates.  Theodore is a good fellow.  Give him a call. 

Mr. W. Williams, on Pine Street , near Hayward ’s, has a full stock of general merchandise at bottom prices.  He also has 500,000 Sweet Potato Plants for sale, and a big crop of Peaches coming on, all raised on the Gallipolis Island , and procured fresh every day in their season.

     T.P. Williams opposite the Island , does Brick-laying and all kinds of Brick-masonry in the very best style “at live and let live” prices.  He is a first-class workman, and deserves patronage.  Remember him.

Mr. J.N. Irwin, corner Pine and 3d Streets, keeps a general assortment of family groceries and other merchandise, and actually sells Aleshire’s XXX flour at 75 cents per sack.  He has sold fifty-five barrels of this flour in the last in the last six or seven weeks.  It is worth while to go some distance now-a-days to save a quarter.  Suppose you go up and see him.

     Moses! Moses!! Moses!!!  It was Moses that led the children out of Egyptian bondage, but it is our Gallipolis Moses that proposes to sell to every man a suit of clothes cheaper than he can buy it anywhere else. A little money goes a great way with Moses.  Don’t spend your money until you’ve tried Moses.  Call on Moses and be convinced of the truth of this statement.

     Mr. Bayliss Persinger close to Mollohan’s on Spruce Street , is the man who rings his bell early and late for those who want fresh Bread and Cakes.  Bayliss excels in his line, is scrupulously clean, works hard and wants to win.  Hold up your hand and stop his wagon.  He claims the customer saves 50 per cent. by buying of him direct.

     Mr. Phillip Weimar on the corner near the Court-house, keeps a choice selection of family groceries, candies and other confections.  Cakes, Pies and Bread, fresh and nice, always on hand.  Call on him.

The lovers of good Ice Cream will not forget Mrs. Robinson’s Saloon.  “Tis the white sign on the Public Square . She also furnishes families, parties, &c., on short notice.

     Mr. Moses Moch, on 2d Street , near the Court House, is head-quarters for Butter, Eggs and most all kinds of country produce.  His wagon is constantly on the move, scouring the hills and valleys of old Gallia for the products of the field, dairy and hennery, and he is hardly ever out of these articles.  Whenever Moch is out of butter, eggs, and such, be sure they are awful scarce. He sells cheap, too.  Mr. Moch shipped a few days since, a lot of butter and eggs for which he received $465.

     T.J. Blackburn is a clever young man who has opened a shop on 2d Street , one door below Moch’s.  He makes and repairs Boots, Shoes, Harness, &c., and is anxious for business and desires to please.  Take him a job.

     Messrs. Basil Beall & Co., on the corner of 2d and Pine Streets, have a large and commodious store-room with a carefully selected stock of Groceries and other merchandise.  They are selling Dry Goods, at cost for cash, and other things at a very small profit.  They have the trade of some very superior butter-makers and you can always find a choice roll at their establishment.  They keep corn constantly on hand for retail purposes, which is a great convenience to families who have a pig, horse, or cow to feed and buy only in a small way.  Remember the place.

     Mrs. E. Thompson is still on the corned of 2d and Pine Streets, where late husband S. C. Thompson did business for so many years, and will be happy to have all of her old friends remember her in their purchases.

     Mr. G. M. Clendenin, nearly opposite the upper Woolen Mills, on 2d Street , is the sole agent in this State for Shank’s Biscuit-board, a most necessary article in the culinary department of every family.  He has county rights for sale.  He also offers for sale 2 houses and lots with one store room and stock of goods, horses and buggies, &c., on easy terms.

      M. Molohan has the most extensive assortment of general merchandise of any establishment in the city.  You will find him directly opposite the new Woolen Mills on the corner.  His stock was selected to particularly meet the wants of the farmers in this land and surrounding country.  His store is generally known as the Farmer’s store, but in looking over his establishment and noting the various lines of merchandise it is difficult to conceive of anything that could be called for by any one that he could not supply.  We would have named it “People’s Store,” for you can’t keep the “people” out of such an establishment as this.  They will go there.  The goods suit, the prices suit and “Morg.” suits and there is a suiting all around that makes things lively and busy about that establishment.  He always takes produce at liberal rates in exchange for goods at the lowest possible prices, and invites the attention and custom of the whole population.

     Mr. Charles Baxter was busily engaged last Friday morning painting the woodwork of the Dufour House…He informed us that he was a paper hanger and glazier, as well as painter, and acknowledged no superior in this vicinity, and that he always guaranteed satisfaction to those who favored him with a call.  Try Charley.

     Mr. S.T. Langley is one of the oldest merchants in the city.  He is still goods on Second Street , and he is never without a customer.  His Store is not a large one, but is like a small farm well tilled.  The spirit of accommodation and a desire to please and serve, go farther oftentimes then immense stocks of goods with the public.  Call on him.

     Mr. Lewis Lear, is a friendly German who keeps a Tailor Shop on State Street near A. Newton’s Meat Shop, where he may always be found ready to make or repair gentlemen’s suits at short notice on reasonable terms. Mr. Lear is deserving the patronage of the public, in consideration of his wooden leg, and his family depending on him.  We respectfully ask the public to give Lewis a call.

     Mr. Z. Allen, the well-known barber, has his Tonsorial Saloon, one door below J.J. Pool’s Livery and Sale Stable.  Mr. Allen is one of the oldest and best barbers in the place, and endeavors to give satifsfaction to all who visit him.  Hair-cutting, whisker-dying and shaving done in the best style, and at the lowest rates.

     Mr. A. Newton, on the upper side of the Public Square near the river, is a great lover of fine fowls and the like.  We saw some of the finest White-faced Black Spanish Chickens there the other day, that can be found anywhere.  He makes a specialty of this breed, and offers their eggs for sale at $1.00 per dozen.  He has no fowls to sell now, but will have in the fall.  He also has a few dozen eggs of the White Guinea fowl at $2.00 per dozen.  If you can’t call on him, drop him a line.

     Mr. Z. Denney, on the corner of Pine and Fourth Streets, is the first store coming in and the last store going out of town, verifying the Scriptures which say, the first shall be last and the last shall be first.  He keeps a good assortment of merchandise, selected with a view to the wants of his special customers.  He always makes his own bacon and lard, which bear a most excellent reputation, and find ready sale wherever known.  Go and see for yourself.



June 21, 1876 Gallipolis Bulletin

     This makes the third issue of the Bulletin, in which we have devoted considerable space to the business interests of the city, and still have many Establishments yet to speak of. We trust our readers in the country and city, and, abroad, will give them a careful perusal. It will be time well-spent, and in no way can you so readily inform yourselves, of what is going on around you at so little expense of time. To “Know thyself” is part of the written law. What is true of individuals is likewise true of communities and cities, and is equally practical and profitable. Therefore, read if you would yourselves as a city.
     On Second Street , just above the Public Square , you find the old reliable House of James Vanden & Son. The Senior of this House, has had 35 years experience in the Carriage and Wagon business, and has built up a reputation second to none in the country. We do not know of a business in our city that is so grafted, and has become so permanent a fixture among us, as this Factory. Its work is scattered all over Southern Ohio and West Virginia , and wherever seen speaks for itself, for it is always honest, and bears inspection. They have never done slop-shop or ”shiester” work in order to sell cheap, preferring to gather trade by the slower, yet nevertheless surer process of honesty and fairdealing, which in the end, will always be appreciated, and result in establishing more permanently. Mr. James Vanden Jr., the other member of the firm, has, under the tuition of his father, become thoroughly conversant with all the details of the business, and infuses a sufficiency of the ”Young America,” modernisms of the age into the firm to maintain the proper equilibrium of a well-balanced House. He is a young man of energy and activity, keeping up with the spirit and styles of the times, and yet clinging to the well established principles, that found favor with the fathers of a generation ago, and made business more honorable than at the present day. Then dishonesty was the exception, now it is the rule, and the possessors of a reputation of perfect integrity can in any one community be counted almost upon the fingers of the hands. In addition to all styles of Carriages, Pony Phaetons, Buggies, Spring Wagons, &c., manufactured by this firm, they make a specialty of “Miller’s Eureka ” vehicle, and furnish bodies to the country trade. This wonderful vehicle, by a simple, yet ingenious and most substantial arrangement, can be changed in twenty seconds, into a comfortable two-seated covered Carriage, or a neat single-seated top Buggy, or a two-seated pleasure Wagon without top, or again into a fine appearing open or trotting Bggy, &c., &c. It can be thrown in to eight different forms, and yet so simple, that a child or lady can accomplish it in a a few seconds. The adjustable features of the Eureka Carriage are critical and perfect mechanic. Another specialty of the House, is Walter A. Woods’ Mower and Reaper, manufactured at Hoosac Falls , N.Y. Everybody knows that last year was one of general stagnation in business, yet for the manufacturers of these machines, it was one of unusual activity, they selling 23,507, and expect to far exceed that number for the present year. There has been sold altogether of these machines, 234,120. Such a record, certainly commands the respect, attention and highest consideration of buyers. It took the two highest prizes at the Vienna International Exhibition in 1873. In America , its signal victories have been no less marked. It having taken the first prizes at all great field trials, wherever tested. We have not entered into detail as to what may be found at Messrs. Vanden’s Establishment. It would be indeed tedious to do so. Suffice a few to answer, such as Hubs, Spokes, Felloes, Shafts, Bows, Bolts, Rivets, Nuts, Washers, Steel Screws, Springs, Axles, Steel Plow-moulds, Plow-handles, Bar Iron, all kinds of Steel, Wagon and Coil Chains, Thimble Skeins, Doty’s Automatic Road Scraper; in fact everything of wood, iron or steel, pertaining to the making or repairing of Wagons or Buggies, and a thousand and one things outside of this department. They now do an extensive business in supplying the trade with mixed paints for Wagons or Carriages, in packages of from one-half pound up to 10 pounds, of all colors, and the very best material, also varnishes in any quantity, all put up in tin cans, ready to unseal and use immediately. In short, we cannot do the House justice, but you must go and see for yourselves, you will, we think, be amply repaid for your trouble.
     Hon. Lautenschlaeger is Proprietor of the Merchants Hotel, opposite Aleshire’s Flouring Mill, on the corner of Third and Grape Streets. This is a commodious, well-situated House, having good stabling in connection, for those having teams to be cared for, and it is the desire of the Proprietor to make his guests comfortable. The rates of this House are $1.00 per day, or 25 cents per meal. Farmers are especially invited to obtain their meals at this Hotel.
     M. Wunderlee, on Third Street , a few doors below the Merhcants’ Hotel, keeps a Shoe Shop, where he devotes attention to the making and repairing of Boots and Shoes, which he does in a satisfactory manner to all. He works low for cash. Go straight way and give Wunderlee a job while you think about it.
     Joseph Windwart, one door below the Merchant’s Hotel, on Third Street , is a worker in fine wood. He makes and repairs Furniture, or buys it secondhand, and keeps a constant supply of Picture Frames, Mouldings and Brackets, which he works up and sells at low figures. Mr. Windwart calls especial attention to the fact that he is a also a skillful repairer of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Musical Instruments. Give him a call.
     Miss Alice Hill, fronting the Public Square , in the Creuzet Block, keeps a general store of Millinery. She keeps up with the styles, by renewing her stock from the City as often as twice a week. Her stock is comprised of what is usually found in such establishments as Embroideries, Edgings, Laces, Zephyrs, Hosiery, Ladies’ Underwear and Handkerchiefs, Fine Yarns and every variety of Corsets, &c., &c., at prices in accordance with the quality of the goods, and the condition of the times. She invites the inspection of the Ladies at home and abroad, believing it will be for their interest soto do, before purchasing at other places. The American Sewing Machine, one of the best of the many varieties, is for sale here, and those in want of a first class Nchine would do well to examine its merits.
     W. H. Billings & Co., corner of Third and Grape Streets, opposite Aleshire’s Mill, have for the last ten years kept a general stock of Family Groceries and Notions; also in their season, Plants, Fruits, Berries and Vegetables, and everything in the Family supply line. Their store has an air of briskness and life that the customer always feels pleased to see on entering any establishment. The desire to please and manifest, and the Public will find it a good establishment at which to purchase or to exchange produce for goods.
     C. Doepping is the Proprietor of the Blacksmith Shop at the lower end of the city, near the Chickamauga and Portsmouth bridges.

      “Week in, week out, from morn till night,
        You can hear his bellows blow;
        You can hear him swing his heavy sledge
        With measured beat and slow.
        Each morning sees some task begin,
        Each evening sees its close;
        Something attempted, something done,
        Has earned a night’s repose.”

     For 21 years Mr. Doepping has been here shoeing horses, ironing wagons, and making all kinds of tools for Farmers, out of iron and steel. He is a capital workman, always busy, and one of the best men in town, and when you want anything in his line, call on him and we guarantee it to be done well and at a reasonable figure.
     Mr. Robt. Cochrane on the corner of Front and State Streets, is one of the best Painters in Gallipolis. He does House-painting, Graining, Varnishing, Glazing, and Paper-hanging, in the best style and as reasonable rates as any first-class workman. A specimen of his work, just finished, may be seen at the Ohio Valley Bank, to which he invites attention. Parties favoring Mr. Cochrane with an order will find him an excellent workman and a reliable man.
     Chas. Semon, Court Street, near Second, Keeps a first class Grocery Store, where he would be pleased to see all who may favor him with a call. He takes produce in exchange for goods, and keeps all articles usually kept at an establishment of this kind, makes a specialty of Soup-stuffs for families, also keeps a full line of the best brands of Cigars, and Tobacco, Cincinnati Beer constantly on hand. There are few things in the Grocery line that can not be found here, and at the lowest prices and of the best quality.
     Henry Petry, Tailor, opposite Enos, Hill & Co.’s establishment, is a good Tailor; has been here a number of years, and has the reputation of giving satisfaction to all who have patronized him. He cuts, makes, repairs and cleans suits.
     Mr. Leopold Frank is an extensive Stock Dealer, and those wishing to find him will call at his residence on Third Street , a short distance below Court. He, at all times, wants Hogs, Sheep, Beef-cattle and Horses. He is a man whose word is his bond, and is well-known to the citizens of this county as a liberal, fair buyer of Stock, and every way an honest dealer. He buys principally for the Eastern markets, and anyone having Stock to dispose of will do well to call upon him. He has at this time a number of two-horse farm wagons and buggies, for either one or two horses, which he desires to exchange for cash or good paper. They were manufactured in the Penitentiary; are specimens of good work, and will be sold on the most reasonable terms as above mentioned. Go and see him forthwith, or write to him if at a distance. It doubtless, will be to your advantage.

Start with Moch.

    A. Moch’s Clothing Store, in Shober’s building, on the Public Square, is a royal place to go to get a bargain. Mr. Moch is the oldest clothing man in business, in the city; having fifteen years experience, it is but natural that he should know more about the wants of our people, than some other folks.~ His extensive acquaintance throughout the county, and his unlimited variety of qualities and prices, and his social qualities, and above all, the remarkable low pricesat which his goods were bought, and at which he proposes to sell them, either for cash, or to responsible persons on time, all give him immense advantages over other dealers; advantages that are duly appreciated by the people, and keenly felt by competitors. His sales are large, quite large, for the times, frequently reaching four and five hundred dollars per day. These same goods would probably, have brought near two thousand dollars during the war, or from seven to eight hundred dollars previous “to the last come down” in clothing. In addition to Ready-made Clothing, Under-wear and Neck-wear, Trunks, Valises, &c., &c., he keeps a large stock of fine and fashionable Hats, something no other house pretends to do, and which is a desirable feature of his business. When you come to town call on Moch.
     Mr. Geo. W. Heaton, on Third Street , a few doors above Court, devotes his entire attention to making to order, Boots and Shoes, of fine quality and finish, for ladies and gentlemen; also repairing done in a neat and skillful manner. He uses none but the best material, and takes particular pains with each and every piece of work, desiring to be known as No. 1 in his business. He knows times are not as they used to be, and had lowered prices accordingly. Drop in and see him concerning that new pair of shoes or boots.
     Mr. Ansel Lyons, opposite Enos, Hill and Co.’s Foundry and Machine Shop, is an extensive manufacturer of Bullies, Farm and Spring-wagons. In looking through his establishment, we were pleased to see that our city could manufacture work in this line in so creditable a manner. To all appearances, it compared favorably with work turned out at the largest, and best factories in the country. There were buggies and carriages of all grades, and descriptions—with two seat, and with one seat—covered, and uncovered; light buggies, and heavy buggies; buggies of fine finish and buggies plain; and a splendid stock of wagons for the farm, all of which Mr. Lyons warrants, and guarantees to the most perfect satisfaction of his customers. He started his business in a small way, but the excellence of his work, and the news of his prices, have spread from patron to neighbor, until now his business is large and profitable, and still growing and spreading, wherever his work is seen. He informs us that this is a most favorable time for those contemplating the purchase of vehicles, to purchase, from the fact that having made this work, now on hand, during the dull season, he will sell at cost for cash of negotiable paper, which is something that cannot be done during the season of usual demand. Mr. Lyons is a workman of many years experience, in first-class shops, and is alive to the interests of his business. He wishes us to state, that he repairs and paints, in connection with his factory, in the most approved and satisfactory manner, and invites the inspection of the public.
     F. Livingston, Vine Street , at James Deem’s old stand, near the bridges, at the lower end of the city, advertises that he takes country produce in exchange for goods, or pays the highest market price in cash. His stock consists of Groceries and Liquors, says he makes a quality of Bourbon Whisky of the best quality, at low figures, and sells from a half pint up to 4 ½ gallons at a time, pays his license to the U.S. Government promptly and helps to sustain the Government and its officials in this manner. He also desires the tired and dusty farmers, returning from the city, to stop at his establishment and get a cool refreshing drink of Beer as they go home.
     A.S. Ray keeps the 2d Ward Exchange, and may be found at his place of business day and night, and endeavors to keep a respectable place of business.
     John Emsheimer, on Court Street, wants to say to the public that he don’t give an inch to any man when it comes to Ready-made clothing, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c, at low prices. Cassimere suits at from five to twelve dollars, and everything else at less than the cost of manufacturing. He can’t dwell, but must sell. He is bound to sell if he loses money on every sale. He desires the public to look him up and make an examination of his stock.
     Mr. Samuel James is a colored citizen of the 3d Ward, who is ready willing to wield the Paint brush in behalf of the public, at low rates on and short notice. He painted the front of the First National Bank and is employed by many of our best citizens, they knowing him to do honest work and to be a reliable man. Give him an order.
     Mrs. Wm. Johnson is running the old established Bakery of Mr. Julius Baxter, on Front Street , above the Dufour House. This Bakery was established in about 1821, and has been in almost constant operation ever since. It has always sustained a high reputation among our citizens for good baking, and is well patronized. On account of ill-health, Mr. Baxter turned it over to his sister, Mrs. Johnson, a year or so ago, since which time it has been under her entire control, and it is but right to remark that she is an industrious, hard working woman, ambitious and determined that she will second to none in her line of business. Fresh Cakes, Rusks and Bread are always to be had, either at the Bakery, or of her wagon. Give her an order and you will not be displeased.
     Mr. Andrew Sorg’s place of business is on the corner of Court and Third Streets. He is “A No. 1.” in the tailoring business, guaranteeing good fits and at moderate rates. He does a good business and numbers some of our most fastidious young gentlemen among his customers. He will repair and “do over” also for his customers, making in many instances an old suit look better than a new suit of cheap ready-made clothing. He invites the patronage of the public.

Start with…after Andrew Sorg

    Mr. Francis DeLong, on Second Street , above J.C. Priestley’s residence, between Pine and Olive, devotes his extensive attention to repairing Boots and Shoes. He is an excellent maker of these articles also, but prefers to do repairing exclusively. By this means his customers do not have to wait, oftentimes to their inconvenience, as they would, if he did not devote all of his time to this one branch. Half-soling, stitching and patching done on short notice and at the lowest rates. Call on him.


June 28, 1876 Gallipolis Bulletin

This is a continuation of the articles on Gallia Businesses. This one is taken from the June 28, 1876 Gallipolis Bulletin.

     McHale Bros., on Front and Cedar Streets, are known to the Public as extensive manufacturers of Brooms. Their Factory is now the largest establishment of the kind, we have ever had. They began this enterprise here in 1866, in a small way, but the excellent quality of their Brooms, soon gave them great favor with the Public, the House of Henking, Allemong & Co., taking for a long time, all they could turn out. They now sell to the trade direct, and find large customers for their Brooms, all over West Virginia, along the C. & O. R. R., up the Kanawha, and down the Ohio, as far as Ironton, and up the river at Pomeroy, Parkersburg, Wheeling, and have a large trade with Pittsburg. This certainly is very flattering to Messrs. McHale, as well as to our City generally. They inform us, that they feel fully prepared to compete with any Factory in the United States, as to quality and prices. Their No. 1 Hurl, and Extra Carpet Broom, they will put against the work of any manufacturer, North, South, East or West. They are selling an ordinary good broom, as low as $1.50, and a fine No. 1 Hurl at $2.25 per dozen. We cannot refrain from saying one word to our farmers. Why don’t you raise more broom corn? Here is the Factory of Messrs. McHale, that will take all you can raise, and pay you the Cash, making a market—at your own doors for you, and you are letting them go to Circleville, Tennessee, and St. Louis, for their corn. We are informed that most of their corn used, is purchased at St. Louis, now is it not plain, that if they can pay freights and other expenses, in addition to St. Louis prices, that they could pay you profitable prices here at home? most certainly they could, would. A factory, manufacturing from five to six hundred dozen Brooms, monthly, with a trade that will probably be soon using double the amount of corn necessary to manufacture these, ought not be compelled to go abroad for it’s straw. Let us bring the whole proceeds of this enterprise to Gallia County, and be double benefited thereby.
     Mr. Charles Carel is Proprietor and Artist of the oldest Art Gallery in the city. He is located a few doors below the Public Square, on Second Street, and is second to none in this region of country, in knowledge of his business and in facilities for taking the best of pictures. This Gallery was established over twenty years ago, and well and favorably known, from the fact that no picture of work is allowed to ever go out, without the most rigid scrutiny; hence his work wherever seen, is a testimonial at once to the credit of the Gallery, and it’s Artist. Although Mr. Carel takes all kinds of pictures of modern types and styles, and enlarges and copies, he makes a specialty of Photography. This particular branch is his delight and study, and we must say, we have not seen finer work anywhere, than he exhibited to us.
Jos. Blickle, is the Proprietor of the New Tannery, recently constructed at the foot of town, and whose office is two doors below the Old Tannery of Mr. Peter Dages, deceased, on Vine Street. It is a mammoth concern, built in the most approved style. All the modern improvements, that have proved useful and necessary in the successful prosecution of this trade, will here be put into requisition in manufacturing Harness, Upper, Kip and Calf Leather, of the best quality. Mr. Blickle buys Hides and Bark, in any quantity, at all times. The mountains of Bark and piles of Hides on his grounds, indicate that his is to be no small business, but one of the foremost in our city.
     L.P. Maguet & Son’s Drug Store, on Second Street, fronting the Square, is widely known, it being one of the few establishments of the city, that have stood over from the last generation, to the present, still vigorous and active, with business prospering. This Drug Store was first founded by Dr. Edward Naret, in 1834 or 1835, Mr. Maguet becoming a partner in 1839. This partnership continued for about five years when Mr. Maguet became the sole proprietor. After the elapse of another five years, Dr. Naret again became a partner, and continued as such, for two years, when Mr. Maguet entered into the sole proprietorship, and the House stood without change, until the year 1852, when Dr. S.C. Bailey, a practicing Physician of great popularity retired from his profession, and became a partner. The establishment was then known under the firm name of Bailey and Maguet, until the year 1869, when Mr. Maguet again became the sole owner, Dr. Bailey moving to Columbus, Ohio, and engaging in the manufacture of Furniture in the Penitentiary. On March 1st, 1874, Mr. L.F. Maguet, son of L.P. Maguet, and one of the present proprietors, became a partner. He is a young man will qualified for the position, having attended the best schools in the country, and most thoroughly prepared himself for the responsible duties of a Druggist. The House keeps everything belonging to the Drug line, and does a large Wholesale and Retail business, fills Prescriptions at all hours of the day or night, and is every way worthy of all patronage the public can bestow.
     McBride’s Music Store on State Street, two doors west of the Post Office, is an establishment we desire to call particular attention to, as it is the only complete Store of this kind, in the city. There can be found here at all times, Sheet Music, Musical Books, the best grades of Violin and Guitar strings, and Musical Goods of every description. In addition to the above, it will be remembered that Mr. McBride, is a Tuner and Repairer of Pianos and Organs, and making it a specialty, and having a perfect mechanical knowledge of the instruments, parties are safe in entrusting them to his hands. We would also call particular notice to the fact, that he is sole agent for Mason and Hamlin’s Organs, a musical instrument of world-wide celebrity that has taken nearly all the highest awards at the Industrial Expositions in America and Europe, and the excellence of which, is endorsed by the most talented and accomplished musicians of the age. The Manufacturers of these Instruments give a written certificate of warranty with each Instrument, signed by the Company, guaranteeing them for the term of five years to the purchaser. He is also the exclusive agent for the popular Burdett Organs, and several first-class Pianos. Now we have not time nor space to enumerate the many reasons why the purchasers of these articles should buy of Mr. McBride rather than abroad. But it must be self-evident, that it is always generally speaking, to the customer’s advantage, to purchase of responsible parties at home, rather than at a distance. In the first place, Mr. McBride gives you the Company’s guarantee, the same as you would get at their office; Secondly, he binds himself to keep in tune and tone all Instruments purchased of him for one year, free of charge. Thirdly, he is a natural and cultivated Musician, having been a teacher of Vocal Music in our midst, of more than ordinary science and attainments; it is his peculiar and special business, and if any Instrument should by any possibility fail, he is convenient to you, to make all satisfactory. Lastly, it patronizes your local enterprise and city, and keeps your money at home, where it will, through one channel or another, return to you.
     Mr. Henry R. Bell, on Court Street, is a manufacturer of Saddles and Harness, and keeps for sale all other goods in this line of business such as Collars, Brushes, Hames, Trace-chains, Harness, oil, &c., This business was established here in 1832, by Mr. Robt. Black, Mr. Bell afterward becoming a partner in the business and so continuing until about 1852, when Mr. Black embarked in the manufacturing of paper, since which time Mr. Bell has carried it on alone, to the satisfaction of the public and his own pecuniary success. He is a gentleman much esteemed by all who know him for his personal worth, and those desiring anything in his line need not go farther to obtain the most perfect satisfaction.
     Dr. C. D. Wall, opposite the Courthouse, has been turning his attention for the last two years more particularly to the manufacture of Tobacco and Cigars. His factory is now in successful operation, but he intends preparing shortly to manufacture Stogies on an extended scale. He makes a specialty of “pure un-pressed twist,” that meets with great favor and of which he makes large sales. He has on hand a large lot of this twist at this time, also, a lot of good Navys, some fine Tips-seed-leaf, a very good Stogie. Country merchants can obtain bargains for the cash. The Doctor is an East Virginian and knows all about Tobacco and the Tobacco business, and we hope he will push this enterprise to the utmost. Manufacturers of all kinds are what we want to make Gallipolis an important city.
     Mr. Chas. W. Calohan, in Fenner’s building, up stairs, fronting the Public Square, has a Photograph Galley. He is a young man, who has thoroughly qualified himself under the “Masters” in this profession, and does not hesitate to offer his services to the public, fully confident that he can in all cases guarantee satisfaction. The numerous specimens adorning the walls of his gallery, of well known citizens, are handsomely executed and display the skill of a competent Artist. He, also, pays particular attention to the enlarging and copying of pictures. We take pleasure in recommending him to all who wish “to secure the shadow ere the substance fade.”
     Mr. A. L. Baldwin is well known to our community, having been a resident among us for the last twelve of fifteen years. He was first known as the foreman in the manufacturing department of John Dages’ Boot and Shoe house, on Court Street, where he continued for two years. Next as the foreman of Bailey & Ridenour’s establishment, where he served for five years, then with J.J. Maxon, and Maxon and Aleshire as foreman for four years, giving each of these houses credit and winning fame for himself as a maker and fitter for the best trade of the city. His place of business is now on Second Street, a few doors below the Public Square.
J. W. Smith’s City Barber Shop is just below Court, on Second Street. This gentleman understands his business, and his customers do not hesitate to declare he is the best Barber in this city or any other city. In fact Smith says himself he yields the palm to no living man. Give him a call.
     Dr. J.C. Rathburn on Court Street between 2nd, and 3rd, keeps the Eagle Drug Store. This is a handsome establishment fitted up in fine style and the Doctor is one of those gentlemen it is a pleasure to have dealings with. He is well-known to our citizens having been a successful practicing Physician in this county for many years. He moved into his present establishment last January from Priestley’s corner and keeps the usual stock pertaining to the Drug business such as Patent medicines Lead, Paints, Dye Stuffs, notions, Perfumeries, Tobacco, Cigars, Liquors and Wines for Medical purposes and an Ice Cold Soda Fountain for the thirsty. He calls particular attention of the ruptured to his line of Trusses. Physician’s prescriptions and Family Receipts prepared out of the purest drugs and best materials. Remember the place, one door west of John Dages establishment.
     Kling, Shober & Co., Second Street, below the Public Square, are the proprietors of Eagle Foundry and Machine Shop. This is an enterprising firm, that Gallipolis and surrounding country would find hard to dispense with. They manufacture and deal in Plows, Points, Cane Mills, Stoves, Hollow-ware, Brass and Iron Fittings, Gas Pipe, &c. They are now making Plow Points, which prove to be superior to Pittsburg points. This speaks highly for our city, and this Foundry. Their Cook Stoves are unusually heavy, made of the best of metal, and smooth and nicely finished as those of any other establishment. By buying your stove and other articles of them, you are relieved of all trouble and delay in procuring repairs, besides getting in all probability a better article. These are the kind of establishments that help along a town, by employing labor, and the country, by making a market for their products; and they deserve the patronage of the people, and we like to see them get it.
     Mr. H.B. Gentry, is an accomplished Tailor, having is place of business in Deletombe’s Block, on Second Street below the Square. Mr. Gentry is well-known, as a stylish, fashionable Cutter, Fitter and Maker of Gentlemen’s Suits, guaranteeing satisfaction to the most fastidious. He is not ashamed to have his Suits appear on the thoroughfare of any city in the Union. Call on him.
Basil Beal, & Co., on Second and Pine Streets, have a splendid crop of Potatoes on the same lot on which their Store is situated. When a customer calls for potatoes, they go out and dig him what he wants, and he gets them in a fresh and healthy condition, and gets nice ones too. If you want to be that customer you know the place.
     Mr. H. L. Miller, at the old stand of Wm.C. Miller, on Court Street is now sole proprietor of that mammoth establishment, having recently purchased the interest of his brother-in-law, Mr. W.B. Trump. Mr. Miller, has been brought up in a Dry Goods Store, and has certainly all the knowledge requisite for the successful transaction of the business. His motto is: “The best Goods at lowest prices.” We know he has every facility for favoring his customers with good bargains. There is no end scarcely, to his stock of Staple, Fancy Goods and Groceries, and he informs us that he will give extra inducements to those who may favor him with a call. He invites the ladies especially, to examine his stock of Silks, Embroideries and White Goods, claiming their equal is not to be found in this city. He also desires the public to bear in mind that he gives the same weights, gauges, taxes, &c., to his customers that he gets himself, and warrants all Goods as represented.


June 28, 1876 Gallipolis Bulletin

This is a continuation of the articles on Gallia Businesses. This one is taken from the June 28, 1876 Gallipolis Bulletin.

     McHale Bros., on Front and Cedar Streets, are known to the Public as extensive manufacturers of Brooms. Their Factory is now the largest establishment of the kind, we have ever had. They began this enterprise here in 1866, in a small way, but the excellent quality of their Brooms, soon gave them great favor with the Public, the House of Henking, Allemong & Co., taking for a long time, all they could turn out. They now sell to the trade direct, and find large customers for their Brooms, all over West Virginia, along the C. & O. R. R., up the Kanawha, and down the Ohio, as far as Ironton, and up the river at Pomeroy, Parkersburg, Wheeling, and have a large trade with Pittsburg. This certainly is very flattering to Messrs. McHale, as well as to our City generally. They inform us, that they feel fully prepared to compete with any Factory in the United States, as to quality and prices. Their No. 1 Hurl, and Extra Carpet Broom, they will put against the work of any manufacturer, North, South, East or West. They are selling an ordinary good broom, as low as $1.50, and a fine No. 1 Hurl at $2.25 per dozen. We cannot refrain from saying one word to our farmers. Why don’t you raise more broom corn? Here is the Factory of Messrs. McHale, that will take all you can raise, and pay you the Cash, making a market—at your own doors for you, and you are letting them go to Circleville, Tennessee, and St. Louis, for their corn. We are informed that most of their corn used, is purchased at St. Louis, now is it not plain, that if they can pay freights and other expenses, in addition to St. Louis prices, that they could pay you profitable prices here at home? most certainly they could, would. A factory, manufacturing from five to six hundred dozen Brooms, monthly, with a trade that will probably be soon using double the amount of corn necessary to manufacture these, ought not be compelled to go abroad for it’s straw. Let us bring the whole proceeds of this enterprise to Gallia County, and be double benefited thereby.
     Mr. Charles Carel is Proprietor and Artist of the oldest Art Gallery in the city. He is located a few doors below the Public Square, on Second Street, and is second to none in this region of country, in knowledge of his business and in facilities for taking the best of pictures. This Gallery was established over twenty years ago, and well and favorably known, from the fact that no picture of work is allowed to ever go out, without the most rigid scrutiny; hence his work wherever seen, is a testimonial at once to the credit of the Gallery, and it’s Artist. Although Mr. Carel takes all kinds of pictures of modern types and styles, and enlarges and copies, he makes a specialty of Photography. This particular branch is his delight and study, and we must say, we have not seen finer work anywhere, than he exhibited to us.
Jos. Blickle, is the Proprietor of the New Tannery, recently constructed at the foot of town, and whose office is two doors below the Old Tannery of Mr. Peter Dages, deceased, on Vine Street. It is a mammoth concern, built in the most approved style. All the modern improvements, that have proved useful and necessary in the successful prosecution of this trade, will here be put into requisition in manufacturing Harness, Upper, Kip and Calf Leather, of the best quality. Mr. Blickle buys Hides and Bark, in any quantity, at all times. The mountains of Bark and piles of Hides on his grounds, indicate that his is to be no small business, but one of the foremost in our city.
     L.P. Maguet & Son’s Drug Store, on Second Street, fronting the Square, is widely known, it being one of the few establishments of the city, that have stood over from the last generation, to the present, still vigorous and active, with business prospering. This Drug Store was first founded by Dr. Edward Naret, in 1834 or 1835, Mr. Maguet becoming a partner in 1839. This partnership continued for about five years when Mr. Maguet became the sole proprietor. After the elapse of another five years, Dr. Naret again became a partner, and continued as such, for two years, when Mr. Maguet entered into the sole proprietorship, and the House stood without change, until the year 1852, when Dr. S.C. Bailey, a practicing Physician of great popularity retired from his profession, and became a partner. The establishment was then known under the firm name of Bailey and Maguet, until the year 1869, when Mr. Maguet again became the sole owner, Dr. Bailey moving to Columbus, Ohio, and engaging in the manufacture of Furniture in the Penitentiary. On March 1st, 1874, Mr. L.F. Maguet, son of L.P. Maguet, and one of the present proprietors, became a partner. He is a young man will qualified for the position, having attended the best schools in the country, and most thoroughly prepared himself for the responsible duties of a Druggist. The House keeps everything belonging to the Drug line, and does a large Wholesale and Retail business, fills Prescriptions at all hours of the day or night, and is every way worthy of all patronage the public can bestow.
     McBride’s Music Store on State Street, two doors west of the Post Office, is an establishment we desire to call particular attention to, as it is the only complete Store of this kind, in the city. There can be found here at all times, Sheet Music, Musical Books, the best grades of Violin and Guitar strings, and Musical Goods of every description. In addition to the above, it will be remembered that Mr. McBride, is a Tuner and Repairer of Pianos and Organs, and making it a specialty, and having a perfect mechanical knowledge of the instruments, parties are safe in entrusting them to his hands. We would also call particular notice to the fact, that he is sole agent for Mason and Hamlin’s Organs, a musical instrument of world-wide celebrity that has taken nearly all the highest awards at the Industrial Expositions in America and Europe, and the excellence of which, is endorsed by the most talented and accomplished musicians of the age. The Manufacturers of these Instruments give a written certificate of warranty with each Instrument, signed by the Company, guaranteeing them for the term of five years to the purchaser. He is also the exclusive agent for the popular Burdett Organs, and several first-class Pianos. Now we have not time nor space to enumerate the many reasons why the purchasers of these articles should buy of Mr. McBride rather than abroad. But it must be self-evident, that it is always generally speaking, to the customer’s advantage, to purchase of responsible parties at home, rather than at a distance. In the first place, Mr. McBride gives you the Company’s guarantee, the same as you would get at their office; Secondly, he binds himself to keep in tune and tone all Instruments purchased of him for one year, free of charge. Thirdly, he is a natural and cultivated Musician, having been a teacher of Vocal Music in our midst, of more than ordinary science and attainments; it is his peculiar and special business, and if any Instrument should by any possibility fail, he is convenient to you, to make all satisfactory. Lastly, it patronizes your local enterprise and city, and keeps your money at home, where it will, through one channel or another, return to you.
     Mr. Henry R. Bell, on Court Street, is a manufacturer of Saddles and Harness, and keeps for sale all other goods in this line of business such as Collars, Brushes, Hames, Trace-chains, Harness, oil, &c., This business was established here in 1832, by Mr. Robt. Black, Mr. Bell afterward becoming a partner in the business and so continuing until about 1852, when Mr. Black embarked in the manufacturing of paper, since which time Mr. Bell has carried it on alone, to the satisfaction of the public and his own pecuniary success. He is a gentleman much esteemed by all who know him for his personal worth, and those desiring anything in his line need not go farther to obtain the most perfect satisfaction.
     Dr. C. D. Wall, opposite the Courthouse, has been turning his attention for the last two years more particularly to the manufacture of Tobacco and Cigars. His factory is now in successful operation, but he intends preparing shortly to manufacture Stogies on an extended scale. He makes a specialty of “pure un-pressed twist,” that meets with great favor and of which he makes large sales. He has on hand a large lot of this twist at this time, also, a lot of good Navys, some fine Tips-seed-leaf, a very good Stogie. Country merchants can obtain bargains for the cash. The Doctor is an East Virginian and knows all about Tobacco and the Tobacco business, and we hope he will push this enterprise to the utmost. Manufacturers of all kinds are what we want to make Gallipolis an important city.
     Mr. Chas. W. Calohan, in Fenner’s building, up stairs, fronting the Public Square, has a Photograph Galley. He is a young man, who has thoroughly qualified himself under the “Masters” in this profession, and does not hesitate to offer his services to the public, fully confident that he can in all cases guarantee satisfaction. The numerous specimens adorning the walls of his gallery, of well known citizens, are handsomely executed and display the skill of a competent Artist. He, also, pays particular attention to the enlarging and copying of pictures. We take pleasure in recommending him to all who wish “to secure the shadow ere the substance fade.”
     Mr. A. L. Baldwin is well known to our community, having been a resident among us for the last twelve of fifteen years. He was first known as the foreman in the manufacturing department of John Dages’ Boot and Shoe house, on Court Street, where he continued for two years. Next as the foreman of Bailey & Ridenour’s establishment, where he served for five years, then with J.J. Maxon, and Maxon and Aleshire as foreman for four years, giving each of these houses credit and winning fame for himself as a maker and fitter for the best trade of the city. His place of business is now on Second Street, a few doors below the Public Square.
J. W. Smith’s City Barber Shop is just below Court, on Second Street. This gentleman understands his business, and his customers do not hesitate to declare he is the best Barber in this city or any other city. In fact Smith says himself he yields the palm to no living man. Give him a call.
     Dr. J.C. Rathburn on Court Street between 2nd, and 3rd, keeps the Eagle Drug Store. This is a handsome establishment fitted up in fine style and the Doctor is one of those gentlemen it is a pleasure to have dealings with. He is well-known to our citizens having been a successful practicing Physician in this county for many years. He moved into his present establishment last January from Priestley’s corner and keeps the usual stock pertaining to the Drug business such as Patent medicines Lead, Paints, Dye Stuffs, notions, Perfumeries, Tobacco, Cigars, Liquors and Wines for Medical purposes and an Ice Cold Soda Fountain for the thirsty. He calls particular attention of the ruptured to his line of Trusses. Physician’s prescriptions and Family Receipts prepared out of the purest drugs and best materials. Remember the place, one door west of John Dages establishment.
     Kling, Shober & Co., Second Street, below the Public Square, are the proprietors of Eagle Foundry and Machine Shop. This is an enterprising firm, that Gallipolis and surrounding country would find hard to dispense with. They manufacture and deal in Plows, Points, Cane Mills, Stoves, Hollow-ware, Brass and Iron Fittings, Gas Pipe, &c. They are now making Plow Points, which prove to be superior to Pittsburg points. This speaks highly for our city, and this Foundry. Their Cook Stoves are unusually heavy, made of the best of metal, and smooth and nicely finished as those of any other establishment. By buying your stove and other articles of them, you are relieved of all trouble and delay in procuring repairs, besides getting in all probability a better article. These are the kind of establishments that help along a town, by employing labor, and the country, by making a market for their products; and they deserve the patronage of the people, and we like to see them get it.
     Mr. H.B. Gentry, is an accomplished Tailor, having is place of business in Deletombe’s Block, on Second Street below the Square. Mr. Gentry is well-known, as a stylish, fashionable Cutter, Fitter and Maker of Gentlemen’s Suits, guaranteeing satisfaction to the most fastidious. He is not ashamed to have his Suits appear on the thoroughfare of any city in the Union. Call on him.
     Basil Beal, & Co., on Second and Pine Streets, have a splendid crop of Potatoes on the same lot on which their Store is situated. When a customer calls for potatoes, they go out and dig him what he wants, and he gets them in a fresh and healthy condition, and gets nice ones too. If you want to be that customer you know the place.
     Mr. H. L. Miller, at the old stand of Wm.C. Miller, on Court Street is now sole proprietor of that mammoth establishment, having recently purchased the interest of his brother-in-law, Mr. W.B. Trump. Mr. Miller, has been brought up in a Dry Goods Store, and has certainly all the knowledge requisite for the successful transaction of the business. His motto is: “The best Goods at lowest prices.” We know he has every facility for favoring his customers with good bargains. There is no end scarcely, to his stock of Staple, Fancy Goods and Groceries, and he informs us that he will give extra inducements to those who may favor him with a call. He invites the ladies especially, to examine his stock of Silks, Embroideries and White Goods, claiming their equal is not to be found in this city. He also desires the public to bear in mind that he gives the same weights, gauges, taxes, &c., to his customers that he gets himself, and warrants all Goods as represented.