PHILADELPHIA
H. Muhr’s Sons and William P. Sackett have the contracts for medals and trophies for the intercollegiate gymnastic tournament.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th March 1901
Trev.
Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
H. Muhr's Sons, 20, John street, have secured judgments for $4,286.72, against Julia and Ludwig Hess, managers of the Manhattan Watch and Jewelry Company, 276, Grand street.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 9th April 1894
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 9th April 1894
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
Jacob Muhr, of H. Muhr's Sons, Philadelphia, Pa., was in Cincinnati last week, attending to matters relating to the dissolution of the firm.
Source: The Jewelers' Weekly - 29th August 1894
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Weekly - 29th August 1894
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
The first award of a Simon Muhr scholarship has been made, Harold Harrison Tryon securing the coveted prize.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 17th June 1896
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 17th June 1896
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA
Simon Muhr, who has been quite ill at his home, 1936, Arch St., from nervous prostration, is improving.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 30th January 1895
Trev.
Simon Muhr, who has been quite ill at his home, 1936, Arch St., from nervous prostration, is improving.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 30th January 1895
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
F.W. Bliss, formerly with Unger Bros., 11 John street, has accepted a position as traveling salesman with the firm of Enos Richardson & Co., 21-23 Maiden Lane. A.M. Stevens, formerly with H. Muhr's Sons, has also engaged with the same firm. Mr. Bliss will cover the west and Mr. Stevens the south.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 21st January 1895
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Review - 21st January 1895
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
Jacob Muhr sailed from Europe on Saturday last.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 28th August 1895
The Simon Muhr Democratic Association of the Sixth Ward is the name of a new political organization started last week.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 28th August 1895
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 28th August 1895
The Simon Muhr Democratic Association of the Sixth Ward is the name of a new political organization started last week.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 28th August 1895
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA
Simon Muhr was a delegate to the Democratic convention last week to revise the rules of the party organization in this city.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 19th December 1894
Trev.
Simon Muhr was a delegate to the Democratic convention last week to revise the rules of the party organization in this city.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 19th December 1894
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA
In memoriam resolutions on the death of Simon Muhr have been adopted by the Jewish Foster Home and Orphan Asylum, the Citizens' Permanent Relief Committee, and the Five O'clock Club.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 27th February 1895
Trev.
In memoriam resolutions on the death of Simon Muhr have been adopted by the Jewish Foster Home and Orphan Asylum, the Citizens' Permanent Relief Committee, and the Five O'clock Club.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 27th February 1895
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
Simon Muhr has been elected one of the board of directors of the Finance Company of Pennsylvania, and of the Chestnut Street National Bank.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 21st February 1894
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 21st February 1894
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
Simon Muhr has returned from a trip to Florida.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 14th March 1894
Henry Newberger has abandoned his business experiment and is back again with H. Muhr’s Sons.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 14th March 1894
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 14th March 1894
Henry Newberger has abandoned his business experiment and is back again with H. Muhr’s Sons.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 14th March 1894
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
H. Muhr’s Sons
Th firm of H. Muhr’s Sons was dissolved on Dec. 31 last, and the business is now in liquidation. Henry Muhr established the house on Vine St., Philadelhia,Pa. in 1858, and soon after associated with Henry Friedburger and removed to 6th and North. In 1860 there was another change to 160 N. 7th St. Simon Muhr was taken into the firm in 1865, Jacob in 1876 and Philip in 1888. In 1869 the salesrooms were moved to where they are at present, N. E. corner 7th and Chestnut Sts., New York and Chicago offices were established in 1884, and in 1885 the big factory building at Broad and Race Sts., was put up. Henry Muhr died in 1892, and at the time of dissolution, the firm consisted of Simon, Jacob and Philip Muhr.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th February 1895
Trev.
Th firm of H. Muhr’s Sons was dissolved on Dec. 31 last, and the business is now in liquidation. Henry Muhr established the house on Vine St., Philadelhia,Pa. in 1858, and soon after associated with Henry Friedburger and removed to 6th and North. In 1860 there was another change to 160 N. 7th St. Simon Muhr was taken into the firm in 1865, Jacob in 1876 and Philip in 1888. In 1869 the salesrooms were moved to where they are at present, N. E. corner 7th and Chestnut Sts., New York and Chicago offices were established in 1884, and in 1885 the big factory building at Broad and Race Sts., was put up. Henry Muhr died in 1892, and at the time of dissolution, the firm consisted of Simon, Jacob and Philip Muhr.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th February 1895
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Simon Muhr continues critically ill. The improvement manifested early last week was of a temporary character only. About the middle of the week the sufferer had a relapse, and grave fears were entertained by his family and friends. Mr. Muhr is attended by Drs. Francis Dercum and A. Frick, of this city, and Professor Usler, of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. These physicians held frequent consultations last week.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th February 1895
Trev.
Simon Muhr continues critically ill. The improvement manifested early last week was of a temporary character only. About the middle of the week the sufferer had a relapse, and grave fears were entertained by his family and friends. Mr. Muhr is attended by Drs. Francis Dercum and A. Frick, of this city, and Professor Usler, of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. These physicians held frequent consultations last week.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 6th February 1895
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
Death of Jacob Muhr
Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 8.—While not unexpected by close friends and business associates, the death last week of Jacob Muhr, formerly head of the widely known firm of H. Muhr’s Sons, manufacturing and retail jewelers, came as a shock to the trade in general not only in this city and the
surrounding towns where Mr. Muhr was especially well known, but also to the jewelers of the entire country.
Few men were better known to the trade at large than Mr. Muhr. He had a wide acquaintance not only in this country but in Europe, where he had traveled extensively on purchasing trips, and where he acquired the many articles of almost priceless value which once made the retail house in this city of H. Muhr’s Sons known throughout the country. The trade knew him in the old days of the firm as the best posted diamond critic in this city, and dealers as a last resort always went to Mr. Muhr to secure his opinion when they were about to buy or sell precious stones, and many a diamond dealer found it to his financial benefit to depend on the discriminating judgment of Mr. Muhr. But in addition to his experienced judgment of the intrinsic value of precious stones and objects of art Mr. Muhr was popular in social circles for his many likeable qualities. He was a member of the Philadelphia Jewelers’ Club, the Jewelers’ League, the Manufacturers’ Club of this city, and the Mercantile Club. On all festive occasions he was one of the brightest wits and liveliest entertainers. Mr. Muhr was a confirmed bachelor, and that he died at the age of 50 years is a source of deepest regret to those who knew him.
Just before the dissolution of the firm of H. Muhr’s Sons three years ago Jacob Muhr made a characteristic souvenir presentation as a farewell tribute to those in the establishment who had been connected with the house for many years. He gave each of the old employes a recommendation engraved most artistically on a silver dollar, and while they to-day may be persuaded to exhibit this recommendation when seeking to better themselves, none will, even for the best position to be secured in the trade, part with their souvenir recommendations, and all treasure the quaint conceit of their former employer.
Mr. Muhr was born and educated in this city. He received a common school education and at once began a business career in his father’s establishment. The house of H. Muhr’s Sons was founded by Henry Muhr, and, beginning business in a small way, gradually expanded its field until it became one of the best known houses throughout the country. For many years the firm conducted its business at 7th and Chestnut Sts., where it had a well-equipped establishment. There were in the firm Henry Muhr and the brothers Simon, Joseph, Jacob and Philip. The last named is the only one now living, and only recently he abandoned the jewelry business to resume his profession as an artist. Simon Muhr, the older brother, was generally accepted as the business head of the house. He acquired a large fortune, and naturally became a public man. He died about 12 years ago, leaving a considerable portion of his fortune to Jewish charitable institutions and to non-sectarian educational institutions. He left money for scholarships in the University of Pennsylvania for graduates of the higher public schools. These are among the most highly prized scholarships sought for by public school pupils.
After the death of Simon Muhr the business was continued by the surviving brothers. In 1886 a watch case factory was established at Broad and Race Sts., and continued successfully until 1893, when it was given up and the house devoted itself entirely to the retail business. Afterward the industry of manufacturing watch cases was continued by Jacob and Philip Muhr at 19th and Hamilton Sts., but was finally merged into the Philadelphia Watch Case Co. at Riverside, N. J.
When it was unmistakable that the retail business was of a westward trend H. Muhr's Sons moved from 7th and Chestnut Sts. to 1110 Chestnut St., in the heart of the retail business section. Here one of the handsomest, if not the finest, stores at that time was carried on until about three years ago; after it had been incorporated business fell off to such an extent that it was decided by the Muhr brothers to give up the store, and then Jacob Muhr took offices on Sansom St., but was never very active in business, since his health has of late years been poor.
Philip Muhr engaged in the smelting business and later in the manufacture of watch cases, but finally went back to his profession as an artist and portrait painter.
Jacob Muhr’s death is attributed directly to hiccoughs. He succumbed to this at his Summer residence, Holly Beach, N. J., Wednesday. But he had been suffering from a complication of diseases for many months.
The funeral was held Friday, services being conducted at the home of Miss Fannie Muhr, a sister, 907 N. Broad St. The Rev. Leon H. Elmaleh, of the 7th and Arch Sts. synagogue, officiated. Interment was at Mount Sinai Cemetery, in Frankford. All the former employes and many of the business acquaintances of Mr. Muhr, as well as a host of social acquaintances, attended the obsequies.
Mr. Muhr’s charitable temperament, so often manifested in practicable ways, his rare judgment of the value of art objects and precious stones, and his happy and congenial disposition, made him during his life a conspicuous figure in the jewelry trade throughout the country, and there will be many of his benefactors who deeply regret that he died at a time when a man should be in the prime of life.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th September 1906
Trev.
Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 8.—While not unexpected by close friends and business associates, the death last week of Jacob Muhr, formerly head of the widely known firm of H. Muhr’s Sons, manufacturing and retail jewelers, came as a shock to the trade in general not only in this city and the
surrounding towns where Mr. Muhr was especially well known, but also to the jewelers of the entire country.
Few men were better known to the trade at large than Mr. Muhr. He had a wide acquaintance not only in this country but in Europe, where he had traveled extensively on purchasing trips, and where he acquired the many articles of almost priceless value which once made the retail house in this city of H. Muhr’s Sons known throughout the country. The trade knew him in the old days of the firm as the best posted diamond critic in this city, and dealers as a last resort always went to Mr. Muhr to secure his opinion when they were about to buy or sell precious stones, and many a diamond dealer found it to his financial benefit to depend on the discriminating judgment of Mr. Muhr. But in addition to his experienced judgment of the intrinsic value of precious stones and objects of art Mr. Muhr was popular in social circles for his many likeable qualities. He was a member of the Philadelphia Jewelers’ Club, the Jewelers’ League, the Manufacturers’ Club of this city, and the Mercantile Club. On all festive occasions he was one of the brightest wits and liveliest entertainers. Mr. Muhr was a confirmed bachelor, and that he died at the age of 50 years is a source of deepest regret to those who knew him.
Just before the dissolution of the firm of H. Muhr’s Sons three years ago Jacob Muhr made a characteristic souvenir presentation as a farewell tribute to those in the establishment who had been connected with the house for many years. He gave each of the old employes a recommendation engraved most artistically on a silver dollar, and while they to-day may be persuaded to exhibit this recommendation when seeking to better themselves, none will, even for the best position to be secured in the trade, part with their souvenir recommendations, and all treasure the quaint conceit of their former employer.
Mr. Muhr was born and educated in this city. He received a common school education and at once began a business career in his father’s establishment. The house of H. Muhr’s Sons was founded by Henry Muhr, and, beginning business in a small way, gradually expanded its field until it became one of the best known houses throughout the country. For many years the firm conducted its business at 7th and Chestnut Sts., where it had a well-equipped establishment. There were in the firm Henry Muhr and the brothers Simon, Joseph, Jacob and Philip. The last named is the only one now living, and only recently he abandoned the jewelry business to resume his profession as an artist. Simon Muhr, the older brother, was generally accepted as the business head of the house. He acquired a large fortune, and naturally became a public man. He died about 12 years ago, leaving a considerable portion of his fortune to Jewish charitable institutions and to non-sectarian educational institutions. He left money for scholarships in the University of Pennsylvania for graduates of the higher public schools. These are among the most highly prized scholarships sought for by public school pupils.
After the death of Simon Muhr the business was continued by the surviving brothers. In 1886 a watch case factory was established at Broad and Race Sts., and continued successfully until 1893, when it was given up and the house devoted itself entirely to the retail business. Afterward the industry of manufacturing watch cases was continued by Jacob and Philip Muhr at 19th and Hamilton Sts., but was finally merged into the Philadelphia Watch Case Co. at Riverside, N. J.
When it was unmistakable that the retail business was of a westward trend H. Muhr's Sons moved from 7th and Chestnut Sts. to 1110 Chestnut St., in the heart of the retail business section. Here one of the handsomest, if not the finest, stores at that time was carried on until about three years ago; after it had been incorporated business fell off to such an extent that it was decided by the Muhr brothers to give up the store, and then Jacob Muhr took offices on Sansom St., but was never very active in business, since his health has of late years been poor.
Philip Muhr engaged in the smelting business and later in the manufacture of watch cases, but finally went back to his profession as an artist and portrait painter.
Jacob Muhr’s death is attributed directly to hiccoughs. He succumbed to this at his Summer residence, Holly Beach, N. J., Wednesday. But he had been suffering from a complication of diseases for many months.
The funeral was held Friday, services being conducted at the home of Miss Fannie Muhr, a sister, 907 N. Broad St. The Rev. Leon H. Elmaleh, of the 7th and Arch Sts. synagogue, officiated. Interment was at Mount Sinai Cemetery, in Frankford. All the former employes and many of the business acquaintances of Mr. Muhr, as well as a host of social acquaintances, attended the obsequies.
Mr. Muhr’s charitable temperament, so often manifested in practicable ways, his rare judgment of the value of art objects and precious stones, and his happy and congenial disposition, made him during his life a conspicuous figure in the jewelry trade throughout the country, and there will be many of his benefactors who deeply regret that he died at a time when a man should be in the prime of life.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th September 1906
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
J. R. Davidson, Chicago manager for H. Muhr’s Sons, will leave in a few days for a two weeks’ stay in Philadelphia.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 14th December 1892
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 14th December 1892
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
Simon Muhr has been re-elected treasurer of the Jewish Immigration Society.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 22nd November 1893
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 22nd November 1893
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
CHICAGO
J. W. Davidson, formerly manager for H. Muhr’s Sons’ Chicago office, returned from the east Wednesday, and it would seem his lot was cast in easy lines. As manufacturer’s agent he will handle the productions of S. W. Bassett & Co., jewelry, Providence; F. & F. Felger, diamond mountings, Newark; O. J. Valentine & Co., fine jewelry, Newark; Allsopp Bros., rings, Newark, and I. Bedichimer, society marks and charms, Philadelphia. Mr. Davidson has a thorough acquaintance with the western trade.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 23rd January 1895
Trev.
J. W. Davidson, formerly manager for H. Muhr’s Sons’ Chicago office, returned from the east Wednesday, and it would seem his lot was cast in easy lines. As manufacturer’s agent he will handle the productions of S. W. Bassett & Co., jewelry, Providence; F. & F. Felger, diamond mountings, Newark; O. J. Valentine & Co., fine jewelry, Newark; Allsopp Bros., rings, Newark, and I. Bedichimer, society marks and charms, Philadelphia. Mr. Davidson has a thorough acquaintance with the western trade.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 23rd January 1895
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
Joseph Muhr - Philadelphia - 1888
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
The Jobbers’ Association of Philadelphia, at a recent meeting elected Mr. Simon Muhr executive officer. Mr. George Scherr was re-elected Secretary and Treasurer.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - April 1888
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - April 1888
Trev.
Re: Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia
During the recent centennial celebration of the Constitution in Philadelphia, Messrs. H. Muhrs’ Sons erected a large stand in front of their place for their employees to view the procession.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - October 1887
Trev.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - October 1887
Trev.