Historical Sketch of the Confectionery Trade of Chicago K thru Q Cook County, Illinois ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information contributed for use in Cook County ILGenWeb by E. H. Callanan [TCallanet@aol.com], May 2000 Transcribed from book belonging to Frank T. Scanlan, Sr., father of Mary Loretto Scanlan Callanan. If "photo" noted in biographical data, transcriber willing to make copy and forward at cost. Please contact submitter by email (see above) and put "Chicago Confectioners" in the subject line. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: for a complete INDEX of surnames and company names provided by the submitter, please return to the RESOURCE page and view the CONFECTIONERY TRADE INDEX item. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Historical Sketch of the Confectionery Trade of Chicago By Henry G. Abbott Published by the Jobbing Confectioners' Association, Chicago, 1905 BIOGRAPHICAL DATA: ================== KADERLI, Franz Began jobbing (late 1880's?) and is still at it in 1905 Ad: "FRANZ KADERLI Wholesale Confectioner 273 Center Street" Resides at 273 Center Street Page 87, 135 (Ad) KADERLI, Fred Began business about the same time (as Franz KADERLI -- in late 1880's?) Page 87 KASPAR, Anton Began jobbing candies on Sept 9 1889 Branched out as a manufacturer of specialities 1900 Located at 1067 South Homan Avenue 1905 Mrs. A. KASPAR was member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Chicago Jobbing Confectioners' Association when first formed March 1, 1905 Ad: "ANTON KASPAR, 1067 S. Homan Ave. Manufacturer of ATLAS WAFERS and Dealer in all kinds of Candies" Page 89, 125, 186 (Ad) KEHOE BOLES & KEHOE Began manufacturing at 71 State Street and still in business 1905 Main business to supply their retail trade Page 69 KELLEY, E. F. KELLEY & GOELITZ began manufacturing at 55 South Desplaines in 1904 Ad: (Two pages on yellow heavy paper, with red and black type): THE GOELITZ CONFECTIONERY CO., Adolph Goelitz, President; Gustava Goelitz, Vice Pres; E. F. Kelley, Secy & Treas., Herman Goelitz, Gen. Manager; Factories at Chicago and Cincinnati, "None so Good" (trademark), "Butter Sweets" (trademark), "From ocean to ocean they shine supreme" Photo of open lidded box with phot of young girl with hand on chin "Our Little Butter Miss." Page 2 of Add includes list of candies and prices for each. Page 112-113 (2-page Ad), 123 KERR (& REYNOLDS) 70 North Clark Street Page 13 KESSLER, L. H. Bought out horse and wagon business of M. L. ROBERTS 1884 Sold out in 1895 Page 57, 79 KING, W. R. Added candies to his toy business and was a jobber until moving to New York City in 1885 Page 77 KINNE, Harry H. 248 South St. Louis Avenue Became a jobber in June 1896 "…at once became a debator among the debators in the Jobbing Confectioners' Association, has been Vice President and a delegate to the national body." 1905 Ad: "GIBSON, SYKES and FOWLER, McVICKER'S THEATRE BLDG. "The Five "Live Wires" of the Jobbing Confectioners of Chicago" Give us your orders for standard and up to date confections" (each of the five gentlemen are identified by name and address: A. THOMPSON 7041 Union Ave., H. G. GUEST 11919 S. Halsted St., Albert FAYETTE 219 Oakley Blvd., H. H. KINNE, 248 S. St. Louis Ave., Wm. WEIS, 43 Surrey Ct.) Page 102 (Ad/Photo of "The Five "Live Wires""), 113 KINSON, Henry (Employed by DINET 1849-50) Page 11 KIRCHMAN, Max PETERMICHEL & KIRCHMAN began jobbing candies (late 1880-early 1890?) "In a few months, Max KIRCHMAN bought out his partner and started manufacturing at 774 West 12th Street, corner of Paulina" 1892 Sold jobbers route to V. MACHEK March 1893 Sold jobbing route to J. RUPPERT 1894 Built factory further west on 12th Street where he remained until 1894 Surrendered business to creditors Restarted business at 181 West Randolph Street in 1896 Gradually changed business into grocers' sundries Page 75, 95, 99, 109 KLAUS, Charles H. 3949 Fifth Avenue Bought out jobbing business from Martin SCHROEDER February 2, 1905 Page 105, 125 KLEIN, E. 567 West Huron Street Began jobbing in July (late 1880's?) per page 79 Began jobbing in May 1885 per page 125 Remained in business until April 10, 1905 Sold out to Charles HOFFMAN Page 79, 125 KLEINBECK FRYE, KLEINBECK AND BAUM 195 Michigan Avenue One of the new houses "this year" (early 1890's?) Page 95 KLEINTGES, P. (Employed by DINET 1849-50) Page 11 KLICKA, Frank (Note: Spelled KLIKA on pages 125 and in Ad on page 159) Started at the same time (1893) and has remained in business 1905 Mrs. F. Klika, member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Chicago Jobbing Confectioners' Association when first formed March 1, 1905 Ad: "FRANK KLIKA 872 Harding Av. Jobbing Confectioners" Page 103, 125, 159 (Ad) KLIKA, Frank (Note: Spelled KLICKA on page 103) Started at the same time (1893) and has remained in business 1905 Mrs. F. Klika, member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Chicago Jobbing Confectioners' Association when first formed March 1, 1905 Ad: "FRANK KLIKA 872 Harding Av. Jobbing Confectioners" Page 103, 125, 159 (Ad) KNAPP, Richard J. Added a line of candies to his bakery business then abandoned bakery line City salesman for BROOKS & HAEHNLEN Went into business for himself until Spring 1899 In retail business at Robey Street and Grand Avenue 1905 Page 63 KNICKERBOCKER CHOCOLATE CO., INC. 99 Randolph St., Chicago Ad: "KNICKERBOCKER CHOCOLATE, CO., INC. (logo: circle inside of which is drawing of Peter Stuyvesant, his name, the word "trademark" and around the perimeter, the words "KNICKERBOCKER CHOCOLATE CO. - NEW YORK"). Manufacturers of 16 to 1 Chocolate 1 cent bars. Chicago Office, 99 Randolph St. Insist on getting the best -- There is no other piece just as good. If your supply wagon man doesn't carry it drop a postal to the above address and we will have you supplied by an up to date wagon man who carries this article in stock." Page 182 (Ad) KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Ad: "VAN BUREN Lodge No. 531. Knights of Pythias, Castle Hall -- N. W. Corner Madison St., and California Ave., Chicago. Regular Conventions every Wednesday evening at eight o'clock; Rank Work first three conventions of each month. Visitors cordially invited. W. L. CALLAWAY, Chancellor Commander. W. L. CHRYSTAL, K. of R. & S." Page 114 KNOCKENMUSS, George Began jobbing business 1897 Went out of business 1899 Page 115 KNOER, George (Confusing entries on page 125 listing George KNOER as starting jobbing in 1904 at Moffat St address and George KNORR starting in 1905 (no address) while ad on page 170 lists George KNORR at Moffat Street Address -- These may be same person) 69 Moffat Street Started out jobbing business buying out F. F. KRAUS January 1905 Ad: "Geo. KNORR 69 Moffat St. Jobbing Confectioner" Page 125, 170 (Ad) KNORR, George (Confusing entries on page 125 listing George KNOER as starting jobbing in 1904 at Moffat St address and George KNORR starting in 1905 (no address) while ad on page 170 lists George KNORR at Moffat Street Address -- These may be same person) Started in jobbing business 1904 Ad: "Geo. KNORR 69 Moffat St. Jobbing Confectioner" Page 125, 170 (Ad) KOEBELIN, John L. Bought out jobbing business of Michael ZUBER at 1242 North Halsted February 1899 Ad: "John L. Koebelin, 1242 N. Halsted St. Jobbing Confectioner" Page 107, 117, 134 (Ad) KOENITZER, Gustav Began as jobber in May (1870's?) "(he) saw many of the ups and downs of the business during the time he was on a wagon." Sold out to William H. YOUNG January 5, 1903 Page 59, 121 KOESSLER, August Began jobbing January 5, 1879 "well known for his comical stories…and was always with the jobbers who aimed at better conditions." Represented the Jobbing Confectioners' Association to the national body and was member of the amusement committee and instrumental in getting up many charming entertainments Sold his business to F. A. SEBASTIAN on March 20, 1905 Now in the bakery business 1905 Page 67, 125 KOHNSTAMM, H. KOHNSTAMM & CO. Ad: "ATLAS Non-Poisonous Colors, H. KOHNSTAMM & CO., New York, Chicago, Brilliant Rose, Warranted free from poison" Page 150 (Ad) KOHS, Charles W. Started jobbing business June 1896 Sold out to Charles H. LINDEMANN January 28, 1897 Member of the Executive Committee of the Jobbing Confectioners' Association 1905 Page 113 KOPP, Jacob Brother of Michael KOPP Went to Omaha with Anton C. DREIBUS and brother, Michael KOPP, and formed firm of KOPP, DRIEBUS & CO. 1884 Page 69 KOPP, Michael Brother of Jacob KOPP Worked for John KRANZ as wagon driver and city salesman Drove wagon for BUNTE BROS. & SPOEHR at 416 State Street 1876 City salesman for SPOEHR & SCHWARTZ City salesman for C. A. SPOEHR Went into business for himself 1880 Organizer of first Jobbers' Association in the United States Organizer, First Marshal and eventually President of Confectionery Agents' Union at 54 West Lake Street in November 1880 Went to Omaha with Anton C. DREIBUS and brother, Jacob KOPP, and formed firm of KOPP, DRIEBUS & CO. 1884 Withdrew from that firm and went to Salt Lake City, Utah, in September 1888 Began selling out to the WESTERN CANDY CO. on Nov. 1, 1900 Largely interested in mining properties 1905 Page 55, 57. 69, 73 KRANZ, John Born in Germany 1841 Emigrated at comparatively young age first to Philadelphia "…where he learned the trade of candy making in a first class establishment." Moved to Chicago 1869 Began manufacturing candy at 285 South Halsted Street 1870 Moved to 115 Blue Island Avenue and started out two wagons 1871 Employed Charles A. SPOEHR 1871-1876 Employed Albert and Gustav BUNTE Employed Ferdinand BUNTE as foreman pre-1885 Employed Albert BUNTE as foreman 1888-1905 Employed Michael KOPP and Adam SCHOTT as wagon drivers pre-1876 Moved to 78 and 80 South State Street 1873 Purchased business of and employed Frank PILGRIM at 256 Milwaukee Ave. May 1, 1875 Purchased property at 74 and 76 Randolph Street for factory 1877 (still in use in 1905) "John Kranz has been one of the most successful manufacturers of confectionery that Chicago has ever had and this success is largely attributable to the fact that his goods have universally been of a high grade. During the early seventies large quantities of cheap candy were placed upon the market and prices were cut right and left. The aim of the manufacturer seemed to be to give as much as he possibly could for the money. This state of affairs soon led (to) disastrous results and a number of makers of cheap goods had to retire from the business. John Kranz had his own ideas about these cheap goods and refused absolutely to enter into competition with them. On the other hand, he kept improving his product and asking a higher price for it. The result was that the wagon man and the retailer were both able to sell his goods at a fair profit and he built up a sound and ever-increasing business." Page 35, 41, 43, 51 KRAUS, F. F. (Note: Spelled as KRAUSE on page 39) Bought out "jobber" business of O. HOECKZEMA in 1904 Sold out business to George KNOER January 1905 Page 39, 125 KRAUSE, F. F. (Note: Spelled as KRAUS in two places on page 125) Bought out "jobber" business of O. HOECKZEMA in 1904 Sold out business to George KNOER January 1905 Page 39, 125 KRAUSE, O. H. Bought out F. A.. MERRILL'S jobber business (late 1880's?) Page 81 KRAWITZ, L. Started in July 1893, remaining in business for about five years 1898 Page 103 KRETCHMER, Martin C. Purchased business from Matt OWENS KRETCHMER bought out interest of Ernest A. MORRIS and partnered with Theodore GOTTMANN in firm of GOTTMAN & KRETCHMER at 158 West Jackson Street 1903-1904 Ad: "158 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, is where the celebrated Surinam Chocolates are manufactured. They are delicious "bitter sweet" and a big seller. A full line of Novelties in new penny goods always on hand. GOTTMAN & KRETCHMER" Member of Committee appointed to form national jobbers association 1894 Incorporator and first Recording Secretary of newly formed Jobbing Confectioners' Association March 10, 1901 Page 40 (Ad), 51, 93, 123 KREUGER, A. F. Paul Began jobbing business 1894 Page 109 KROELL, J. F. 67 Forty-first Avenue Started in jobbing business having bought out business of G. J. PLACK at 1990 Wilcox Avenue April 1905 Ad: "J. F. KROELL 67 41st Avenue Wholesale Confectioner" Page 125 , 178 (Ad) KRUGER, Peter Sold jobbing business to Jacob C. HANSON June 1, 1894 Page 109 KUHL, Bernard "Cool Benny" Began jobbing August 12, 1889 Past Vice President of Jobbing Confectioners' Association, representative to the national body and prominent on committees Still active in business 1905 Ad: "BEN KUHL, 1974 Elston Av. Wholesale Confectioner" Resides at: 1974 Elston Avenue 1905 Page 89, 134 (Ad) KUYVENHOVEN, John Started as a "jobber" Feb 1 (no year, but likely 1870's) Located at 517 Blue Island Avenue 1905 Ad "John KUYVENHOVEN, 517 Blue Island Ave. Jobbing Confectioner" Page 57, 159 (Ad) LAEMMER, August Began jobbing "this year" (perhaps 1880's) Continued until retirement on account of health 1896 Died 1904 Page 75 LAMA, B Bought out jobbing business of Ernest SCHOENHOFF 1894 Page 109 LANCASTER LANCASTER CARAMEL CO. Began as wholesale and manufacturing company at 119 West Harrison in 1893 Page 99 LANDGRAF, William Bought out jobbing business of William SCHOTTMILLER in June 1893 Has since been identified with jobbing interests 1905 Member of Finance Committee of Jobbing Confectioners' Association and a representative to the national body; "Is one of the men who have steadily worked to crowd all short count and unfair goods out of the market." Resides at 514 Francisco Street 1905 Ad: "Wm LANDGRAF, 514 N. Francisco St. Wholesale Confectioner" Page 83, 103, 155 (Ad) LANDIS, H. Bought out H. YOUNKER'S wagon jobber business May 1876 Went out of business Fall 1883 Page 51 LANGAN, John B. Partnered with Michael Shields as M. SHIELDS & CO. at 43 and 45 State Street 1884 Moved to 51 - 55 South Jefferson Street "one of the lightest, if not the lightest, plants used for a candy factory in Chicago, and installed entirely new machinery. The firm dos a large trade with the jobbers of Chicago." Page 65 LARSEN, L. Sold out jobbing business to Charles STRUCK August 1898 Page 115 LAWLER, William Began a jobbing business in 1901 On the Entertainment Committee of the National Jobbing Confectioners' Association Convention Ad: "Wm. LAWLER 1488 Washtenaw Av. Wholesale Confectioner" Page 119, 134 (Ad) LAUER LAUER & SUTER CO. Ad: "We are manufacturers of good eating and good selling Penny Novelties See our samples before buying. The LAUTER & SUTER CO. 1420 to 1431 Philpot Street, Baltimore, Maryland" Page 147 (Ad) LAUTENSLAGER, B. A. Ad: "LAXATIVA CHEWING GUM is a ready seller where once introduced; for who once tries it will always buy it, for nine out of ten troubled with constipation are in the habit of using such as pill tablets, etc., which can be done away with and still do the work y chewing LAXATIVA Chewing gum, which is sold by all wide awake storekeepers, as it is increasing their trade and adding more profit to their business. For sale by all up to date candy men. Ask for it. Manufactured only by B.A. LAUTENSLAGER CO., 161 So. Canal Street, Chicago, Illinois." Page 170 (Ad) LEIMERT, Wm. Came to Chicago from Philadelphia May 1857 Hired as candy factory foreman by Sassaman & Hickman 1857 "After LEIMERT was hired as foreman the firm began to turn out new goods. Leimert brought with him from Philadelphia many new ideas and was the first in Chicago to make cococanut (sic) cakes, cream goods and bon-bons. Nothing but hard goods were mad ein Chicago prior to this time and the majority of manufactures was stick candy." Partnered with Mark S. VANDUZEN and John C. NEEMES & Co. 1878 -1892 Foreman of "Berry's" new factory 1905 Page 13, 31 LEINDECKER, William Sold jobbing business to G. A. GROTH September 1, 1894 Page 109 LENT, Lawrence E. LENT, Mrs. Lawrence E. Ladies Auxiliary of Chicago Jobbing Confectioners Association (Group Photo Page 78, text 125) Born at Belle Isle, New York on January 11, 1845 Employed by Robert H. FISH from spring of 1865 to May 1, 1868 Employed by R. J. CAMPBELL as city salesman at business located at southwest corner of Lake and Paulina Streets until May 1, 1872 - May, 1872 Built wagon and went into business for himself May 1, 1872 Partnered with Mr. HOFFMAN in firm of HOFFMAN & LENT at 799 West Madison Street (dissolved same year) 1879 Went into business for himself again as jobber of candies 1879 Treasurer of the Chicago Jobbing Confectioners' Association, "…is the oldest in the jobbing business in Chicago…os always a consistent and able worker in the business." 1905 Chairman of the Committee on Arrangements Member of Finance Committee of the convention Still in business and resides at 811 Warren Avenue (in 1905) Page 37, 39, 50 (Photo), 72 (Ad). 78 (Mrs. Lent Group Photo), 95, 125, 187 LENZ, S. R. Sold out jobbing business to Julius SENDLINGER at 138 Sigel Street June 1902 Page 121 LEUDTKE, Henry G. Bought out wagon jobber business of Austin WALSH Spring 1873 Trustee of the newly formed Confectioners' Agents' Union 1880 Ran business until death May 1891 Son succeeded him and continued business until May 15, 1893 Son sold out to Henry MEISTERLING May 15, 1893 Page 51, 73 LEUSCH, August Started jobbing business August 1 (no year, perhaps 1880's) Officer of both the Confectionery Agents' Union and the Jobbing Confectioners' Association Sergeant at Arms of newly formed Jobbing Confectioners Association March 10, 1901 Sold out to Charles BRANDENBURG on August 1, 1892 Page 63, 93, 99 LEVERENTZ, Henry W. General Teaming Office: 248 South Desplaines Street Residence: 111 Bissell Street between Clay and Willow, Chicago Page 72 (Ad) LEWIS, E. J. Began as manufacturer at 290 State Street 1870 After "the fire" (October 9, 1871) moved to 686 State Street Moved to Robey and West Lake Street 1874 Retired 1882 Page 41 LINDBERG, Louis Bought out jobbing business of Hans HANSEN January 20, 1900 406 West Chicago Avenue Ad: "Louis LINDBERG, Wholesale Confectioner, 353 N. Lincoln Street" Page 117, 155 (Ad) LINDEMANN, Charles H. Bought out jobbing business of Charles W. KOHS January 28, 1897 Member of the Executive Committee of the Jobbing Confectioners' Association and on the Banquet Committee of the Convention Ad: "Chas. H. LINDEMANN Jobbing Confectioner 3063 Broad St." 3063 Broad Street 1905 Page 113, 115, 135 (Ad) LINDEMAN, Fred Bought a horse, wagon and route from Adam SCHOTT Spring 1878 Notable figure in the business retired in 1894 Page 65 LINK, R. Began as manufacturer at 191 East Washington Street Burned out and quit business Page 41 LOBENTHAL, A.. (Note spelled "L. LOBETHAL" on page 79) Began jobbing in July (perhaps late 1880's?) Continued 'til having been killed by a "runaway" (horse?) on August 3, 1892 Frank ROTH assumed business Page 79, 97 LOBETHAL, L. (Note: spelled "A. LOBENTHAL" on page 97) Began jobbing in July (perhaps late 1880's?) Continued 'til having been killed by a "runaway" (horse?) on August 3, 1892 Frank ROTH assumed business Page 79, 97 LOERCKE, O. W. Sold out jobbing business to William REIDENBACH 1894 Bought out jobbing business of Eli A. BAUMEISTER 1899 Page 85, 107 LOWNEY LOWNEY CO. 279 Madison Began as wholesale and manufacturing concern 1892 Describing the evolution of the candy trade from the mid 1850's to 1905, "In consequence there was little money spent for candies then in proportion to what there was later on, when the quality was improved. This was not brought about by either the manufacturer or retailer, but by the jobber, who gradually dropped out the sticky compounds and began pushing such goods as HAWLEY'S Chocolate Drops, which by the way, was the first really good chocolate drop to be put on the market…Where HAWLEY at first and LOWNEY for a brief time, later on, had the reputation of making the finest goods on the market, they fast lost their prestige as far superior goods are to-day placed on the market by any number of manufacturers. Page 95, 127 LUCETT, J. J. Began jobbing candies in March 1897 Resides at: 171 North Humboldt Street 1905 Ad: "J. J. LUCETT, 171 N. Humboldt St., Wholesale Confectioner) Page 113, 155 (Ad) LYON & CO. Began manufacturing at 34 Washington 1900 Plant at 51 South Union Street absorbed by the NATIONAL CANDY COMPANY IN 1903 Page 117, 121 MACHEK, V. Bought out a jobbers route from Max KIRCHMAN March 1893 "…has large trade in his section of the city." Resides at 1200 South Sawyer Avenue Page 99 MACINTOSH, George H. Formerly a jobber at Kansas City, Missouri Moved to Chicago November Member of several important committees of the Jobbing Confectioners' Association Retired from business August 1, 1893 Sold out to Joseph A. WEIDERKEHR Page 67 MACKENZIE, Robert F. THE ROBERT F. MACKENZIE CO. Cleveland, Ohio "Wee MACGREGOR Cough Drops," "Old Hickory Nut Nougat," Sunbeam Kisses," Blue Bell Brand Italian Cream Ad Insert between pages 22 and 23 MAGINN, Charles CHARLES MAGINN & CO. 12 North State Street Began manufacturing in late 1880's Page 81 MARBACH CAMERON & MARBACH Partner of J. W. CAMERON 102-104 West Adams Street In partnership with CAMERON bought out T. H. JENSON at 171 and 173 South Desplaines creating CAMERON & MARBACH May 1, 1904 Tore down building and relocated to 102 and 104 West Adams Street (formerly owned by Arthur STEIN) where they have floor space of about 10,000 square feet May 1, 1905 Ad: "CAMERON & MARBACH, Successors to T. H. JENSEN, Manufacturing Confectioners, 102-104 W. Adams Street, Chicago, Italian Cream and Cocoanut Specialties, Fine Sherbert Penny Goods, Manufacturers of the well known "MILLS BRAND" Salted Peanuts" Page 32 (Ad), 91,123 MARUGG, Richard MARUGG, Mrs. Richard, first Chairman Amusement Committee of the Ladies Auxiliary of Chicago Jobbing Confectioners Association when formed March 1, 1905 (Group Photo Page 78, text 125) Bought a route from Albert CURETON January 1, 1896 Today a partner of A. E. ABBS & CO 1905 Member of the Finance Committee of the National Convention Ad: "A. E. ABBS & CO. 30 Park Avenue "Jobbers of all kinds of Fine Confectionery" (includes photo of Richard MARUGG and A. E. ABBS) Your wants and orders will be promptly attended to." Page 36 (Photo/Ad), 78 (Mrs. MARUGG Group Photo), 113, 125 MATHER, C.S. C.S. MATHER & SON began manufacturing specialties August 1 1894 In business still as WESTERN CONFECTIONERY CO., Jackson and Clinton Streets, 1904 Specialty is popcorn goods Page 52 (Ad), 109 MATHES MATHES & MCINTYRE Wholesale business at 108 Dearborn Street 1869 Succeeded by E. G. MCINTYRE in 1870 Burned out 1871 Page 41 MATT, Charles Bought out HUTCHINSON & JAMIESON 159 Madison Street and afterwards failed1880 Bought out the jobbing business of A. CONKLIN 1884 Sold business back to A. CONKLIN 1885 Page 15, 69 MCDONALD BROS. 206 State Street Partnered with C. P. STILLMAN as MCDONALD BROS. & STILLMAN "Manufactured several specialties and built up a fair trade" Transferred business to Pittsburg in Fall 1876 Page 53, 57 MCGREEVEY, H. Son of P.H. MCGREEVEY Continued father's "jobber" business from 1872 - 1905 Page 39 MCGREEVEY, P. H. (MCGREEVEY, H., Son) Started by running a wagon (as a "jobber') in the fall of 1869 - 1872 Retired 1872 Succeeded by son, H. MCGREEVEY who still continues in business (1905) Page 39 MCINTYRE MATHES & MCINTYRE Wholesale business at 108 Dearborn Street 1869 Succeeded by E. G. MCINTYRE in 1870 Burned out 1871 Page 41 MEISTERLING, Henry (See also Henry MESTERLING (page 91) could be same person?) Bought out wagon jobbers business of Austin WEBB'S son May 15, 1893 Sold out to A. E. ABBS & CO. May 1, 1894 Page 51 MEISTERLING, William Bought out jobbers business of Louis EHEIM March 1, 1893 Page 77 MEISSNER, Hugo Employed by Adam SCHOTT to handle jobber wagon business In business for himself July 1878 Still running wagon 1905 Resides at 365 Campbell Avenue 1905 Page 63, 65 MERRILL Brothers MERRILL, George G. F. A MERRILL George was salesman for DAWSON & SHIELDS George purchased jobbing business of Adolph GEORG 1873 George remained in business until his death in 1881 Succeeded by his brother, F. A. MERRILL F. A. Merrill sold out to O. H. KRAUSE Page 37, 57, 81 MERTEL, William Started in jobbing business 1904 Page 125 MESTERLING, Henry (See also Henry MEISTERLING, could be same person?) Bought wagon from J. W. CAMERON July 30, 1893 Sold out jobbing business to V. C. BLAHA August 1903 Page 91, 123 MEYER, A C. Began jobbing business in 1898 Still in business 1905 Ad: "A. C. MEYER Wholesale Confectioner 2704 Wallace Street, Chicago" Page 115, 163 (Ad) MEYER, C. H. Factory on West Randolph Street near Canal 1857 Sold out to HESS BROS. 1858 Went to work for SASSAMAN & HICKMAN 1858 Page 13, 23 MEYER, Fred W. Ad: "FRED W. MEYER 4105 Wentworth Ave. Jobbing Confectioner" Page 170 (Ad) MEYER, Joseph (See also MYERS, Joseph per page 189) Sergeant at Arms, Chicago Jobbing Confectioners' Association "…is a well known figure among the jobbers and is by no means a quiet one, and is about the heaviest man in the business" 1905 Ad: "JOE MEYER, 845 W. Taylor St. Wholesale Confectioner" Page 55 (Photo), 95, 158 (Ad), 189 MICHAELS, Charles Ran a wagon from March 1, 1862 to June 12, 1865 Killed by fire engine June 12, 1865 Page 25 MICHEL, P. H. Ad: " P. H. MICHEL, 194 Hastings St., Wholesale Confectioner" Page 159 (Ad) MILLER, D. F. (Note: Described as MILLER, S. F. on page 113) Sold out jobbing business at 2399 Wilcox Avenue to M. J. RALSON April 18, 1904 Page 113, 125 MILLER, George GEORGE MILLER & SON Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Started manufacturing branch at 199-201 Van Buren, northeast corner of Van Buren and Franklin Streets, with Charles HAMILL in charge, March 1892 Discontinued branch January 1, 1894 Ad: "Geo. Miller & Son Co. -- All good sellers Violet Chewing gum, four flavors: Peppermint, Violet, Cachou, Wintergreen -- Delicious for Indigestion and breath -- Dandy Chocolate -- The best selling penny Chocolate. For sale by all jobbers. Geo. MILLER & SON CO. 255 S. Third Street Philadelphia" Page 95, 97. 154 (Ad) MILLER, S. F. (Note: described as D. F. MILLER on page 125) 2399 Wilcox Avenue Began jobbing in 1897 Sold out to M. J. RALSTON April 18, 1904 Page 113, 125 MILLS, D. W. Eventually a Congressman Began manufacturing at 30 West Lake Street "Abandoned business for politics wherein he was more successful." 1873 Page 43 MOENCH, August Bought route from Joseph WIEDERKEHR and began jobbing business at 138 Sigel Street 1902 Page 121 MOENICH, L. A. Ad: "L. A. MOENICH 254 Jansen Avenue Jobbing Confectioner" Page 142 (Ad) MOHR, Joseph "Started manufacturing candy in a small way in a shop on South Water Street near Wells Street and on the north side 1837-1839 Page 9, 11 MONAHAN CHOCOLATE CREAM CO. Began manufacturing at 363 Division in 1903 Page 121 MORAN MORAN & STOUT, confectioners at Randolph Street near Jefferson Street 1854 Page 13 MORAN, Edward Partnered with S. R. JEFFERSON in buying out Charles SASSAMAN (formerly at 39 Randolph Street) and became S. R. JEFFERSON & CO. moving to 92 West Randolph Street 1865 Retired and was succeeded by James Reed 1866 Page 15, 35 MORGAN Bought out S. R. JEFFERSON'S share of business at 159 South Clark Street, which moved to 48 West Randolph St. and went out of business following year 1868-1869 Page 35 MORRIS, Ernest A. Partnered with John GERTENRICH and Theodore GOTTMANN, all former employees of M SHIELDS & CO., in confectionery manufacturing business called E. A. MORRIS & CO at 194 South Clinton Street March 25, 1887 Moved to 85 West Jackson Street 1888 Factory moved to 158 West Jackson Street and changed name to MORRIS & GOTTMAN 1894 Sold out interest in firm to Martin C. KRETCHMER 1903 Page 83, 123 MORRIS, Geo. "Jobber" 169 State Street 1861 360 West Twelfth Street near Morgan Street 1900 Page 25 MORSE, A. G. (Note: Per Ad on page 128 is A. G. MORSE, on page 117 is A. C. MORSE) Began manufacturing at 197 South Canal 1896 Began manufacturing 17-19 River 1900 Ad: "Our specialty "Getting Repeat Orders" -- A full line of chocolates and bon bons in fancy packages and 5 lb. Boxes. Large assortment of 5 and 10 cent packages. MORSE'S Good Eating Specialties -- Satin finished hard candy. A. G. MORSE CO, Chicago." Page 111, 117, 130 (Ad) MORSE, Andrew C. (Note: Per Ad on page 128 is A. G. MORSE, on page 117 is A. C. MORSE) Began manufacturing at 197 South Canal 1896 Began manufacturing 17-19 River 1900 Ad: "Our specialty "Getting Repeat Orders" -- A full line of chocolates and bon bons in fancy packages and 5 lb. Boxes. Large assortment of 5 and 10 cent packages. MORSE'S Good Eating Specialties -- Satin finished hard candy. A. G. MORSE CO, Chicago." Page 111, 117, 130 (Ad) MOSS, Walter Partnered with MURPHY in MOSS & MURPHY 1875 Bought out MURPHY 1877 Partnered with Charles SASSAMAN in SASSAMAN & MOSS, 200 Clark Street Sold out to SASSAMAN 1880 Page 15, 59 MUELLER, August P. Bought out jobbing business of Wilhelm REIDERBACH 1896 Still jobbing 1905 Ad: "Aug. MUELLER, 780 N. Winchester Av., Wholesale Confectioner" Page 113, 134 (Ad) MUELLER, John Ad: "The JOHN MUELLER LICORICE CO., 2117-2119-2121-2123 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Manufacturers of "Famous" LICORICE Specialties (12 types listed) -- OUR LATEST NOVELTIES: (7 listed)" Page 167 (Ad) MUGGERDITIAN, V Partnered with V. G. GUARINIAN (from Constantinople, Turkey), to manufacture Fig paste and other Turkish Candies. "Started in one small room 20 X 40 Feet at 207 South Canal Street and in March 1896 was incorporated as the ORIENTAL MANUFACTURING CO." Moved to 249 South Jefferson Street 1897 Moved to 206 Illinois Street 1899 Moved to 198 and 200 South Center Avenue with plant of 12,000 square feet 1902 Page 99 MULL, George S. Started in jobbing business in June 1894 A past officer of the Jobbing Confectioners' Association Resides at: 4521 Evans Avenue 1905 Page 107 MULLARKEY, W. E. 1267 Jackson Boulevard Began in jobbing business by buying out T. A. CHAPMAN March 1905 Page 125 MULVANEY, Simon Employed as city salesman by DAWSON & SHIELDS November 1 - 1871 - 1875 Started own business 1875 Sold out business to Matt OWENS 1878 Page 51 MULVEY, John R. Bought out A. M. GROVE in January (in early 1890's?) Doing large business 1905 Past President of the Jobbing Confectioners' Association "a very forcible speaker, always holding the attention of his audience, and is a great traveler, having traveled for many years in different parts of the globe." Ad: "J.R. MULVEY 1360 W. 74th St. Jobbing Confectioner" Page 97, 142 (Ad) MURBACH The MURBACH COMPANY Baltimore, Maryland Ad: "Have you ever tasted one of Murbach's Whipped Creams? (drawing of box of chocolates) If you have, you know why they are the GREATEST CHOCOLATE SPECIALTY in the world. Let us mail you a sample. THE MURBACH COMPANY, Baltimore, Maryland." Page 158 (Ad) MURPHY WAYMAN & MURPHY Manufacturers and Dealers in Carriages, Wagons and Trucks Randolph & Sangamon Streets Repairing, Painting We make a specialty of Mfg. Candy Wagons Page 72 MURPHY, Joseph B.(Doctor) Bought out SASSAMAN'S interest in SASSAMAN & MOSS and, partnered with Walter MOSS, firm became MOSS & MURPHY at 200 Clark Street 1872 Bought out MOSS' interest and partnered with Charles SASSAMAN in SASSAMAN & MURPHY at 200 Clark Street 1873 Murphy's share bought out by John HUTCHINSON 1879 Sold out to Walter MOSS and returned to old profession (Doctor?) 1877 Page 15, 59 MYERS, Joseph (See also MEYER, Joseph per all pages but 189) Sergeant at Arms, Chicago Jobbing Confectioners' Association "…is a well known figure among the jobbers and is by no means a quiet one, and is about the heaviest man in the business" 1905 Ad: "JOE MEYER, 845 W. Taylor St. Wholesale Confectioner" Page 55 (Photo), 95, 158 (Ad), 189 NATHAN BROS. Begins manufacturing at 434 South Halsted 1902 Page 119 NATHAN, M. M. NATHAN & CO. Bought out H. ALEXANDER & CO., were burned out and did not resume business about 1871 Page 41 NATIONAL CANDY CO. Bought out GEORGE & CHARLES at 108 and 110 West Adams Street Absorbed the plants of: TORMOEHLEN & BRO. at 106 West Adams, J.K. FARLEY MFG. CO at 104 East Indiana, and LYON & CO. at 51 South Union Street in 1903 Affiliated with (or bought out) the J. K. FARLEY FACTORY at 118 to 130 East Superior Street 1905 Page 43, 44 (Ad), 97, 121 NATIONAL LICORICE COMPANY Ad: "Compliments of NATIONAL LICORICE COMPANY, 106-116 John Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. Young and Smylies Pure Stick Licorice, "ACME" Licorice Pellets" Page 92 NEEMES, John C. Born in Poultney, Vermont 1839 Emigrated to Chicago 1856 Manager of C. W. SANFORD's business at 38 Randolph Street ("…under his able management the business grew steadily") 1865 On SANFORD'S death, partnered with Geo. H. Brooks in BROOKS & NEEMES January 1, 1871 Burned out October 9, 1871 Resumed business at Lake and Peoria Streets 1871 Did a very large business and moved to 28 and 32 Michigan Ave January 1, 1874 Sole Owner of JOHN NEEMES & CO. when BROOKS retires January 1, 1878 Joined by partners Mark S. VANDUZEN and William LIEMERT 1878 - January 1, 1892 Employed Frank PILGRIM 1893 - 1896 Edward F. HOLMES buys VANDUZEN and LIEMERT'S interest. Firm fails January 10, 1897 Accepted the Chicago agency for E. GREENFIELD'S SON & CO. of New York in February 1897 Died "…of cancer of the stomach, after a lingering illness of several months, leaving a wife and four children" March 16, 1902 Children: Mrs. John V. BERG, John C. NEEMES, Jr., Mrs. John E. COLEMAN, Mrs. Samuel E. HIBBEN "…a pioneer in the confectionery business and was known throughout the United States." Page 13, 29, 31, 37 NEUBAUER, R Sold jobbing business to Martin SCHROEDER 1894 Page 109 NEWHALL, F. Began manufacturing candy at 9 Clark Street 1854 Page 13 NEWHALL, H. Began manufacturing candy at 75 Randolph Street 1854 Page 13 NOBLE, Frank R. Began jobbing in October 1888 Was at one time Secretary of the Jobbing Confectioners' Association Sold out his business to become a park policeman Page 87 NORRIS, D. W. Began manufacturing chewing gum 1894 Now does a large and profitable business 1905 Ad: "NORRIS' BLUE RIBBON CHEWING GUM (Photo of NORRIS) BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. It's all the rage. Nothing has ever been produced to equal or compare with it. It aids digestion, sweetens the breath, preserves the teeth, clears the voice and quiets the nerves. Recommended by all singers and public speakers to be the best and purest in the market. Try it you will be pleased. BLUE RIBBON CHEWING GUM. Made in five flavors: Pepsin, Min, Blood Orange, Licorice, Cinnamon. (Four stanza poem, the first letters of which spell out "Use Blue Ribbon Gum") Use Blue Ribbon Gum, its merits try, Strictly pure, none better you can buy, Everywhere today this favorite brand is seen. -- Blue Ribbon, monarch reigns supreme, Look where you will, go where you may, Unequal for flavor Blue Ribbon is today Envy of competitors, by D. W. Norris sold -- Remember Blue Ribbon is worth its weight in gold, In all first class stores, do not forget, Best and largest, Blue Ribbon Gum you can get, Boys' delight, ladies friend, mankind's guide, Old and young chewers it has satisfied, No grit or dirt in Blue Ribbon Gum you'll find. -- Get the best, bear D. W. Norris' Gum in mind, Upon uniform quality you always can rely, Make up your mind, Blue Ribbon is the Gum to buy. THE BEST GUM ON EARTH. Sold in Restaurants and Stores Everywhere. Made only by D.W. Norris Milwaukee and Chicago." Two page advertisement with poem and photo Pages 60 - 61 (Ad/Photo of Norris), 111 OATMAN, E. J. OATMAN, F. G. Began manufacturing candy as OATMAN BROS. PASTE & CARAMEL CO., at 204 Illinois 1897 Purchased the FRYE CARAMEL COMPANY at 207 Illinois Street "under execution" from George V. FRYE January 18, 1897 "There was considerable litigation over the matter and pending a decision the plant was closed down. The parties who were interested in the controversy and who were stockholders were George V. FRYE, E. J. OATMAN, F. G. OATMAN, Frederick BROWNING and George B. SCRIPPS. Page 89, 113 ODLIN WICHELMANN & ODLIN Started manufacturing homemade candies and popcorn at 148 Dearborn Street. Moved to 273 Madison Street in 1868 Burnt out in Great Fire October 9, 1871 Page 35 OEHLER, Gustav A. (Note on page 111 listed as Gustav O. Oehler, in ad on page 158, listed as Gustav A.). Began in the jobbing trade October 1 1894 Has quite a good business 1905 Ad: "G. A. OEHLER, Jobbing Confectioner, 3511-3513 S. Paulina Street" Resides at: 3511 South Paulina Street Page 111, 158 (Ad) OGDEN SHOEING SHOP STOKES, J. Ad: "I warrant good, honest work, OGDEN SHOEING SHOP, J. STOKES, Practical Horseshoes, All diseases of the feet successfully treated, 53 Ogden Ave., Near Polk St." Page 170 (Ad) OLIVER, Lucien S. Started as jobber, but didn't remain long in business (late 1800's) Page 51 OLSON, L. Bought out O. ARVOLDT'S jobbing business L. OLSON, 1620 North Humboldt Street, started in business succeeding O. ARVOLDT in March 1904 Ad: "Wholesale Confectioner, 1620 Humboldt Street" 1905 Page 80 (Ad), 123, 125 The ORIENTAL MANUFACTURING CO. Ad: "V. G. GURINIAN, Pres. And Treas.; A. B. GURINIAN, Secy, THE ORIENTAL MANUFACTURING CO., Established 1889, CONFECTIONERS, Makers of Specialties (12 listed) Send for samples and quotations. 198-200 South Center Avenue, Chicago." Emigrated from Constantinople, Turkey to Chicago May 1, 1892 Partnered with V. MUGGERDITIAN to manufacture Fig paste and other Turkish Candies. "Started in one small room 20 X 40 Feet at 207 South Canal Street and in March 1896 was incorporated as the ORIENTAL MANUFACTURING CO." Moved to 249 South Jefferson Street 1897 Moved to 206 Illinois Street 1899 Moved to 198 and 200 South Center Avenue with plant of 12,000 square feet 1902 Page 99, 167 (Ad) OWENS, Matt Bought out business of Simon MULVANEY 1878 Sold out to M. C. KRETCHMER Restarted own business still continuing in 1905 Page 51 PAGE, Albert (See Milton E. PAGE, Sr., father) PAGE, Francis Virginia (See Milton E. PAGE, Sr., father) PAGE, Laura O. (See Milton E. PAGE, Sr., father) PAGE, Milton E. Sr. Son of Samuel Page, an early Chicago settler, who arrived in 1833 from Maine, dying in 1849 PAGE, Mrs. Milton E. (Dora St. GEORGE) Children: Milton E. PAGE, Jr., Walter Henry, Albert G., Laura O., and Francis Virginia. Milton E. born in Maine in 1832 Originally carpenter Married Dora ST. GEORGE of Milwaukee 1868 Joined wife's successful retail confectionery trade at 180 Clark Street, southwest corner of Monroe (where Ft. Dearborn building now stands ("now" = 1905)) 1864 Opened factory at 117 South Water street continuing retail trade at 180 Clark St. 1866 Gave up retail to devote time to manufacturing 1869 Factory burned 1867 and restarted immediately at same locale as M. E. PAGE & CO. (no partner) Moved to 23, 33, 24 Michigan Ave. and partnered with Rufus P. PATTISON January 1, 1869 Burned out second time May 1871 Rebuilt and were burned out again in "Great Fire" October 9, 1871 Resumed business at 55 South Green Street until January 1, 1874 Moved to 211 and 213 East Lake Street January 1, 1874 Dora ST. GEORGE Page died January 25, 1885 leaving five children: Milton E. PAGE, Jr., Walter Henry, Albert G., Laura O., and Francis Virginia. Employed I. F. DICKSON prior to 1887 Another fire damages new factory and business failed Summer 1890 Formed a stock company, M. E. Page Confectionery Company August 18, 1890 "In the meantime, Mr. Page had withdrawn considerable of his captial to invest in green houses which he was interested in on the northwest side and this business not proving profitable he lost most of his frotune, which at one time was quite large. Mr. Page had no connection to the new corporation except in name." Officers of new company: Josiah CRATTY, President; Thos. J. BOLGER, Vice President; Stanley W. DAVIS, Secretary; and John J. ZIMMERMAN, Treasurer Stock Company failed August 17, 1897 Milton E. Page, 73, running a plantation opposite Ft. Morgan, Alabama 1905 Page 14 (Photo), 31, 33, 85 PAGE, O. Emigrated from Boston, where he had been in confectionery trade, to Chicago 1856 "Mr. Page brought out some new things, among them being what was known as pipe and star candy. This candy was made in the form of pipes and stars with a hole through the stick, was hard and brittle and flavored with peppermint, wintergreen and cloves. It met with a ready sale from the start." Partnered with O.G.B. SLEEPER in O. PAGE & CO. in a store at 17 Clark Street under St. Charles Hotel and a factory in alley at the rear of McVicker's theater 1856 J. B. HENNIGAN acted as foreman Sold out to J. B. HENNIGAN Fall 1858 Page 21, 23 PAGE, Walter Henry (See Milton E. Page, Sr., father) PAGE, Samuel (See Milton E. Page, son) PAN CONFECTION COMPANY 225-227 Kinzie Began as wholesale and manufacturing concern 1892 Page 95 PAPE, C. Started in business at 4133 Forrest Avenue in April 1870 Sold out tools and stock to William Tormoehlen in October 1877 Page 43 PAPPENTHEIN, A. Bought out jobbing business of Frank GLEMBOW 1894 Page 107 PARMAN, F. C. (See also PARMAN, John E., may be brothers?) Bought out wagons of Charles H. HARRINGTON of HARRINGTON & CO. August 12, 1893 Sold out to George Walter 1894 Ad: "PARMAN BROS. & ZECH, 2915-17 North Hermitage Avenue, Ravenswood, Illinois. Jobbers of all the Better Makes of Chocolates and High Grade Candies" Page 80 (Ad), 97, 109 PARMAN, John E. (See also PARMAN, F. C., may be brothers?) PARMAN, Mrs. John E., member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Chicago Jobbing Confectioners Association when first formed March 1, 1905 "Succeeded Frederick HOFFMAN in the jobbing business…" September 1894 "Now of the firm PARMAN BROS. & ZECH, 2719 North Hermitage Street" (note: address in ad is 2915-17 page 80) 1905 Ad: "PARMAN BROS. & ZECH, 2915-17 North Hermitage Avenue, Ravenswood, Illinois. Jobbers of all the Better Makes of Chocolates and High Grade Candies" 1905 Bought out jobbing business of Frederick HOFFMAN Sept. 1, 1895 "now of the firm PARMAN BROS. and ZECH, 1719 North Hermitage Avenue." Page 78 (Mrs. PARMAN Group Photo), 80 (Ad), 89, 109, 123, 125 PATTISON, Rufus Purchased an interest in firm of M. E. PAGE & CO. at 20, 22, and 24 Michigan Avenue January 1, 1869 Burned out May 1871 Immediately rebuilt and burned out for third time in Great Fire of October 9, 1871 Resumed business at 55 South Green Street until January 1, 1874 Moved to 211 and 213 East Lake Street January 1, 1874 Seriously damaged by fire Summer 1890 Business failed shortly thereafter Page 31, 33 PECKHAM, O. H. O. H. PECKHAM & CO. St. Louis, Mo. Employed Frank FIELD of Chicago as foreman until his death 1883 - 1895 Page 65 PELLES, Henry L. Bought jobbers route from J. Merton CASE March 1881 and still in business 1905 Financial Secretary, Chicago Jobbing Confectioners' Association and member of the finance committee in charge of the national convention, "…is an old jobber, starting in business in March 1881, who has been repeatedly elected to the office that he holds. He is one of the best story-tellers in the entire body and is of very pleasing personality. Mr. Pelles is commonly known as "Shorty" by his friends which are numerous." 1905 Ad: "H. L. PELLES, Phone Austin 1613, 5819 Chicago Ave. Wholesale Confectioner" Residence: 5819 Chicago Avenue 1905 Page 46 (Photo), 67, 75, 95, 134, 187 PEO, Frank R. Began manufacturing at 5147 Prairie Avenue in March 1903 Ad: "FRANK R. PEO, Jobbing Confectioner, 5147 Prairie Avenue" Page 121, 134 (Ad) PEOPLES CANDY CO. Began manufacturing at 171 West Adams in 1904 Employed Edward H. SCANLAN, Jr., to head city sales May 1888 Page 81, 123 PEOPLES, Frank Ran a wagon for a few months for Wesley BEECHER (might also be BEECHLER?) Went into business for himself fall of 1863 -1900 "Quite prominent as a jobber and did a good business." First Treasurer of the Confectionery Agents' Union during its existence 1880 Died November 20, 1900 Page 25, 27, 73 PETERMICHEL, PETERMICHEL & KIRCHMAN began jobbing candies KIRCHMAN bought out PETERMICHEL moving to Twelfth Street and Paulina (late 1890's?) Page 75 PETERSEN, John Bought out jobbers business of George O. Evans September 1899 416 West Fifty-First Place Ad: " JOHN PETERSEN 416 W. 51st Place Wholesale Confectioner" Page 117, 142 (Ad) PETERSON GREEN & PETERSON Manufactured candies at 206 South Desplaines Street (early 1890's?) Did not remain in business long Page 97 PETERSON, William Sold confectionery jobber business to H. J. BENNING April 5, 1894 Page 107 PFEIFFER BELL & PFEIFFER With Jonas N. BELL began manufacturing at 40 Fifth Avenue and 612 West Madison in 1901 Page 83, 119 PHILLIPS, Peter Started out with a wagon jobbing confectionery products 1874 Continued in business intermittently until the time of his death 1904 "Mr. Philips was subject to attack of eye troubles, at which time he was totally blind." Page 55 PHOTO Jewelry Mfg. Co. Ad: "For ADVERTISING NOVELTIES, Badges, Buttons, Celluloid Boxes, for Confections -- Write -- PHOTO JEWELRY MFG. CO. 464 Carroll Ave., Chicago" Page 186 (Ad) PILGRIM, Frank Born in Holland 1835 Emigrated at early age initially settling in Detroit, Mich., where he partnered with his brother in candy manufacturing. "Becoming impressed with the possibilities in Chicago," moved to Chicago and opened factory at 636 West Lake Street 1865 Partnered with V. VAN MARECK, a fellow countryman, renamed firm PILGRIM & VAN MARECK and moved to 134 West Randolph Street January 1, 1868 When VAN MARECK retired, moved business to 256 Milwaukee Ave. 1870 - May 1, 1875 Sold out to and went to work for John KRANZ May 1, 1875 Entered employ of Albert CURETON Fall 1888 - 1893 Employed by C. NEEMES & CO. 1893 - 1896 "…a well known figure in the confectionery trade for a number of years. During his connection with the trade he put upon the market a number of novelties, the most successful of which was Pilgrim's Chewing Candy, which had a very large sale at one time." Retired 1896 Page 22 (Photo), 35, 37 PIKE, Alpheus H. Employed by Robert H. FISH as city salesman Went into jobbing business shortly afterward First Vice President of the Confectionery Agents' Union Vice President Jobbing Confectioners' Association "Mr. Pike was a man that always pushed himself forward to assist in anything that was likely to benefit the business, and was always a consistent opponent of everything that was unfair." Died suddenly in 1893 Page 41, 73 PIRIE CARSON, PIRIE & CO. purchases lease for building at southeast corner of Aberdeen and Madison Street, paying Robert H. FISH a bonus of $2500 Winter of 1870 Page 33 PLACK Sold out jobbing business at 1998 Wilcox Avenue to J. F. KROELL April 18, 1904 Page 125 PLATTNER, Fred J. Bought out jobbing business of J. K. GUNNING 1894 Page 107 PLOOG, Rheinhold Jobber who died in 1896 Page 79 PLOTTKE, John Began jobbing "this year" Runaway horse so damages wagon that he goes out of business 1876 Page 57 PLOWS Began as PLOWS & CO. a wholesale and manufacturing company at 346 Wabash in 1893 Succeeded by PLOWS MFG. CO. at same address in 1903 Page 99, 121 POOLEY SPIRRO POOLEY 26 North Clark Began as wholesale and manufacturing concern 1892 Page 95 PUZZO PUZZO & BACCIGALUPI Began manufacturing cocoanut goods on Chicago Avenue near Wells Street Burned out in Great Fire Resumed and did some business until 1873 Page 47 PYCKE Partnered with R. W. DYBALL, formerly of Chicago, as PYCKE BROS. & DYBALL in Omaha, Nebraska 1883 Page 53 QUAKER CITY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CO. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ad: "Try out Winners (lists candy selection and prices) Our sparkling gloss hard goods are the best on earth (lists various hard candy flavors)" Page 126 (Ad) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPYRIGHT NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the submitter or their legal representative, and must contact the listed Cook County ILGenWeb Coordinator(s) with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact Angel Jacobsen-Shweika (CookILGW@jacobsen-shweika.com). ©2000, Angel Jacobsen-Shweika