JOSEPH P. MERCER
Baltimore
Joseph P. Mercer sued Jenkins and Jenkins, silversmiths, for $20,000, claiming that the latter broke up his business as a silverplater. The Joseph C. Mercer Plating Company took over Mercer’s business before that. The suit was won by Jenkins.
Source: The Metal Industry - April 1914
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The Baltimore Silver Trade
Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
KLANK Mfg. Co.
110, West Fayette Street, Baltimore
The Klank Mfg. Co. Make an Assignment
Baltimore, Md., Oct. 29.—The Klank Manufacturing Co., silversmiths and platers, 110 W. Fayette St., have made an assignment for the benefit of creditors to Charles C. Stieff, trustee. The bond was for $20,000. Mr. Stieff on Saturday applied for a receiver for the company, the action being withdrawn Monday. The business of the company has been unprofitable, it is stated, since its incorporation, last January. Its liabilities are said to be $5,000, and the assets, consisting mainly of machinery, are estimated to be more than sufficient to pay creditors dollar for dollar.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd November 1892
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110, West Fayette Street, Baltimore
The Klank Mfg. Co. Make an Assignment
Baltimore, Md., Oct. 29.—The Klank Manufacturing Co., silversmiths and platers, 110 W. Fayette St., have made an assignment for the benefit of creditors to Charles C. Stieff, trustee. The bond was for $20,000. Mr. Stieff on Saturday applied for a receiver for the company, the action being withdrawn Monday. The business of the company has been unprofitable, it is stated, since its incorporation, last January. Its liabilities are said to be $5,000, and the assets, consisting mainly of machinery, are estimated to be more than sufficient to pay creditors dollar for dollar.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd November 1892
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
SIMON RUMAN
156, North Gay Street, Baltimore
Daring Hold-up and Robbery of Jeweler of Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Sept. 13. — Another sensational robbery has occurred in the downtown jewelry center, this time in daylight also, the victim being Simon Ruman, 156 N. Gay St. Early this morning two men walked into his store and asked to see some watches, and as he proceeded to get a tray from the show case one of the robbers leveled a pistol at his head and demanded that he throw up his hands.
The jeweler was so startled that he failed to comply immediately, whereupon the gun was shoved into his face and the demand repeated. Although traffic on Gay St. was at this time of the day very heavy and there were many people passing to and fro, the jeweler could see no other alternative than to comply, as the hold-up occurred in the rear of the store, where he could not be seen, and he realized the men were desperate. Following the command to throw up his hands he was led back into an anteroom, where he was bound and gagged, and while one member kept close watch on him with the pistol handy the other proceeded to lock the front door and ransack the show cases. Not content with this, they took $25 from his pockets and whatever loose change they could find around the store. In addition rings valued at $200 were taken, and five watches of the cheaper variety, valued in all at $50. Mr. Ruman expects the loss will be found to be considerable when he goes through all his stock.
The first intimation that anything was wrong in the store was when August Grecht, who was standing on the opposite side of Gay St., heard a crash, and, running across the street, peered through the broken door glass and saw Mr. Ruman struggling on the floor, bound lightly to a rocking chair, which he had succeeded in shoving through the glass. He had tried to unlock with his teeth the door which the robbers had locked before they made their escape through the back door, but had only knocked the key to the floor. He directed Mr. Grecht to reach his hand in and find the key, unlock the door and release him. While this was going on others notified the police, and four detectives from headquarters were rushed to the scene and followed up the robbers, who, however, had made good their escape through the back way. They had bound him tightly with towels and strong cord and threatened to return and kill him if he attempted to give an alarm. Mr. Ruman described one of the robbers as being about 28 years old, with smooth face, black hair and weighing about 175 pounds. This man wore a soft blade hat and dark suit. The other was about 25 years old, five feet six inches tall and weighed about 125 pounds. He wore a black derby hat.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th September 1909
S. Ruman, 133 N. Gay St., is closing out his stock preparatory to retiring from the business.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st February 1911
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156, North Gay Street, Baltimore
Daring Hold-up and Robbery of Jeweler of Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore, Sept. 13. — Another sensational robbery has occurred in the downtown jewelry center, this time in daylight also, the victim being Simon Ruman, 156 N. Gay St. Early this morning two men walked into his store and asked to see some watches, and as he proceeded to get a tray from the show case one of the robbers leveled a pistol at his head and demanded that he throw up his hands.
The jeweler was so startled that he failed to comply immediately, whereupon the gun was shoved into his face and the demand repeated. Although traffic on Gay St. was at this time of the day very heavy and there were many people passing to and fro, the jeweler could see no other alternative than to comply, as the hold-up occurred in the rear of the store, where he could not be seen, and he realized the men were desperate. Following the command to throw up his hands he was led back into an anteroom, where he was bound and gagged, and while one member kept close watch on him with the pistol handy the other proceeded to lock the front door and ransack the show cases. Not content with this, they took $25 from his pockets and whatever loose change they could find around the store. In addition rings valued at $200 were taken, and five watches of the cheaper variety, valued in all at $50. Mr. Ruman expects the loss will be found to be considerable when he goes through all his stock.
The first intimation that anything was wrong in the store was when August Grecht, who was standing on the opposite side of Gay St., heard a crash, and, running across the street, peered through the broken door glass and saw Mr. Ruman struggling on the floor, bound lightly to a rocking chair, which he had succeeded in shoving through the glass. He had tried to unlock with his teeth the door which the robbers had locked before they made their escape through the back door, but had only knocked the key to the floor. He directed Mr. Grecht to reach his hand in and find the key, unlock the door and release him. While this was going on others notified the police, and four detectives from headquarters were rushed to the scene and followed up the robbers, who, however, had made good their escape through the back way. They had bound him tightly with towels and strong cord and threatened to return and kill him if he attempted to give an alarm. Mr. Ruman described one of the robbers as being about 28 years old, with smooth face, black hair and weighing about 175 pounds. This man wore a soft blade hat and dark suit. The other was about 25 years old, five feet six inches tall and weighed about 125 pounds. He wore a black derby hat.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th September 1909
S. Ruman, 133 N. Gay St., is closing out his stock preparatory to retiring from the business.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st February 1911
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
WILLIAM MORRIS & Co.
Baltimore and Philadelphia
The firm of Wm. Morris & Co., Baltimore and Philadelphia, has been disolved. Wm. Morris continuing in Philadelphia and M. Kohner in Baltimore.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - November 1886
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Baltimore and Philadelphia
The firm of Wm. Morris & Co., Baltimore and Philadelphia, has been disolved. Wm. Morris continuing in Philadelphia and M. Kohner in Baltimore.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - November 1886
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
A.K. ADDISON
23, Clay Street, Baltimore
A. K. Addison, for many years foreman for Jacobi & Jenkins, Baltimore, Md., will soon open an up-to-date polishing and repairing establishment for the trade in that city. It will be the first of its kind in Baltimore. Mr. Addison has secured the building at 23 Clay St., near Charles St., which will be ready for his occupancy by Sept. 1.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th August 1906
The final chapter in the history of the famous firm of Jenkins & Jenkins, jewelers and silversmiths, N. Charles St., was recorded here Thursday when the machinery and equipment of the firm was sold under the hammer by Samuel W. Pattison. A number of silversmiths attended the sale, which was supervised by Thomas Foley Hisky, and Andrew Addison, for more than 30 years foreman for the firm. The silversmiths vied with each other for the well-made machinery and fair prices were obtained for lathes, drills, motors and furnaces, The sale last Thursday netted close to $5,000.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th August 1919
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23, Clay Street, Baltimore
A. K. Addison, for many years foreman for Jacobi & Jenkins, Baltimore, Md., will soon open an up-to-date polishing and repairing establishment for the trade in that city. It will be the first of its kind in Baltimore. Mr. Addison has secured the building at 23 Clay St., near Charles St., which will be ready for his occupancy by Sept. 1.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th August 1906
The final chapter in the history of the famous firm of Jenkins & Jenkins, jewelers and silversmiths, N. Charles St., was recorded here Thursday when the machinery and equipment of the firm was sold under the hammer by Samuel W. Pattison. A number of silversmiths attended the sale, which was supervised by Thomas Foley Hisky, and Andrew Addison, for more than 30 years foreman for the firm. The silversmiths vied with each other for the well-made machinery and fair prices were obtained for lathes, drills, motors and furnaces, The sale last Thursday netted close to $5,000.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th August 1919
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
ANDREW E. WARNER
Baltimore
IN THE HANDS OF A TRUSTEE
Baltimore, Aug. 18.—Andrew E. Warner, manufacturer of silverware and jeweler, made an assignment to-day to A. E. Wilcox for the benefit of his creditors. The bond of his trustee is $30,000. The house was established in 1811 by Mr. Warner’s father.
Source: Savannah Morning News - 19th August 1886
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Baltimore
IN THE HANDS OF A TRUSTEE
Baltimore, Aug. 18.—Andrew E. Warner, manufacturer of silverware and jeweler, made an assignment to-day to A. E. Wilcox for the benefit of his creditors. The bond of his trustee is $30,000. The house was established in 1811 by Mr. Warner’s father.
Source: Savannah Morning News - 19th August 1886
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
L.W. PRICE
15, North Street, Baltimore
L.W. Price - Baltimore - 1898
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15, North Street, Baltimore
L.W. Price - Baltimore - 1898
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
ALEXANDER J. HUBBARD
13, North Street, Baltimore
Alex. J. Hubbard - Baltimore - 1898
Alexander J. Hubbard, the aged jeweler, was injured by falling from a car at Baltimore and Schroeder Sts., Feb. 21. He was carried to his home by two men. His physician pronounced the injuries severe. Mr. Hubbard had a deep cut over the eye and received a bad shock to his nerves by the fall. Mr. Hubbard says he had been down town in the afternoon, and, returning home, alighted from a Baltimore St. car. While he still held the handle on the side of the car it started off and threw him violently to the ground on his face.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th March 1901
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13, North Street, Baltimore
Alex. J. Hubbard - Baltimore - 1898
Alexander J. Hubbard, the aged jeweler, was injured by falling from a car at Baltimore and Schroeder Sts., Feb. 21. He was carried to his home by two men. His physician pronounced the injuries severe. Mr. Hubbard had a deep cut over the eye and received a bad shock to his nerves by the fall. Mr. Hubbard says he had been down town in the afternoon, and, returning home, alighted from a Baltimore St. car. While he still held the handle on the side of the car it started off and threw him violently to the ground on his face.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th March 1901
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
SIMON JANOWITZ
137, West Baltimore and Calvert streets, later, 213, East Baltimore Street, Baltimore
S. Janowitz - Baltimore - 1863
Simon Janowitz was born in Hungary around 1811.
Late Canfield Bro. & Co.
The business was later S. Janowitz & Sons (Simon, Richard and Lewis Janowitz).
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137, West Baltimore and Calvert streets, later, 213, East Baltimore Street, Baltimore
S. Janowitz - Baltimore - 1863
Simon Janowitz was born in Hungary around 1811.
Late Canfield Bro. & Co.
The business was later S. Janowitz & Sons (Simon, Richard and Lewis Janowitz).
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
GEARY & WEALE
117, East Baltimore Street, Baltimore
John Pomolzski, a young Pole, who smashed the window of the jewelry store of Geary & Weale, 117 East Baltimore street, Baltimore, and stole watches, has been sent to jail for three years.
Source: The Manufacturing Jeweler - 2nd May 1895
Geary & Weale, 117 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md., have dissolved and the stock has been sold to a New York firm. The building has been condemned and the owners will have it torn down and a fine building erected on the site.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th May 1901
Death of Thomas F. Weale
Baltimore, Md., Feb. 17.—Thomas F. Weale, of the old firm of Geary & Weale, died Friday, in his apartment, at the Hotel Belvedere, of congestion of the lungs. Mr. Weale was born in London, 71 years ago. coming to this country when 18 years old. On arriving in Baltimore he entered the employ of James and George Haig, at 223 W. Baltimore St., remaining there for a number of years. He then formed a partnership with Charles A. Geary, under the firm name of Geary & Weale.
At the death of Mr. Geary, about 38 years ago, he continued to conduct the business under the old firm name until eight years ago, when he retired. The firm in those days was one of the most prominent in the city, and it is said Mr. Weale died wealthy. For a few years prior to his retirement the business was managed by Thomas Hall, who is at present with the J. S. MacDonald Co. Mr. Weale never married.
The funeral took place this afternoon from the home of his cousin, John F. Trible, 1404 Mount Royal Ave., the burial services being conducted by Rev. Dr. A. B. Kinsolving. Interment was in Greenmount Cemetery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 19th February 1908
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117, East Baltimore Street, Baltimore
John Pomolzski, a young Pole, who smashed the window of the jewelry store of Geary & Weale, 117 East Baltimore street, Baltimore, and stole watches, has been sent to jail for three years.
Source: The Manufacturing Jeweler - 2nd May 1895
Geary & Weale, 117 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md., have dissolved and the stock has been sold to a New York firm. The building has been condemned and the owners will have it torn down and a fine building erected on the site.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th May 1901
Death of Thomas F. Weale
Baltimore, Md., Feb. 17.—Thomas F. Weale, of the old firm of Geary & Weale, died Friday, in his apartment, at the Hotel Belvedere, of congestion of the lungs. Mr. Weale was born in London, 71 years ago. coming to this country when 18 years old. On arriving in Baltimore he entered the employ of James and George Haig, at 223 W. Baltimore St., remaining there for a number of years. He then formed a partnership with Charles A. Geary, under the firm name of Geary & Weale.
At the death of Mr. Geary, about 38 years ago, he continued to conduct the business under the old firm name until eight years ago, when he retired. The firm in those days was one of the most prominent in the city, and it is said Mr. Weale died wealthy. For a few years prior to his retirement the business was managed by Thomas Hall, who is at present with the J. S. MacDonald Co. Mr. Weale never married.
The funeral took place this afternoon from the home of his cousin, John F. Trible, 1404 Mount Royal Ave., the burial services being conducted by Rev. Dr. A. B. Kinsolving. Interment was in Greenmount Cemetery.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 19th February 1908
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
WILLIAM F. BISSING
104, later, 56, West Baltimore Street, Baltimore
William F. Bissing, whose familiar sign has long appeared above 104 W. Baltimore St., now hangs out at 56 W. Baltimore St. Mr. Bissing will carry a larger stock of goods than ever before.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 29th June 1892
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104, later, 56, West Baltimore Street, Baltimore
William F. Bissing, whose familiar sign has long appeared above 104 W. Baltimore St., now hangs out at 56 W. Baltimore St. Mr. Bissing will carry a larger stock of goods than ever before.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 29th June 1892
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
JACOB CASTLEBERG
Baltimore
The sale of the stock and fixtures of Jacob Castleberg, of Baltimore, in the interest of his creditors, made favorable progress up to the last accounts we received from there. The goods were selling at satisfactory prices, and it was believed that they would realize the full amount at which they were appraised by the committee. The committee representing the creditors at the sale were Messrs. S. H. Monell, Wm. A. Copeland and J. B. Bowden, who have been untiring in their efforts in the interest of the creditors.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - March 1887
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Baltimore
The sale of the stock and fixtures of Jacob Castleberg, of Baltimore, in the interest of his creditors, made favorable progress up to the last accounts we received from there. The goods were selling at satisfactory prices, and it was believed that they would realize the full amount at which they were appraised by the committee. The committee representing the creditors at the sale were Messrs. S. H. Monell, Wm. A. Copeland and J. B. Bowden, who have been untiring in their efforts in the interest of the creditors.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - March 1887
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
M. BERMAN
876, West Baltimore Street, Baltimore
M. Berman, Harrisburg, Pa., is now established in business at 876 W. Baltimore St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 26th August 1908
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876, West Baltimore Street, Baltimore
M. Berman, Harrisburg, Pa., is now established in business at 876 W. Baltimore St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 26th August 1908
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
THE BALTIMORE SOUVENIR SPOON
The Baltimore Souvenir Spoon was issued by Justis & Armiger in 1891:
Justis & Armiger - Baltimore - 1891
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The Baltimore Souvenir Spoon was issued by Justis & Armiger in 1891:
Justis & Armiger - Baltimore - 1891
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
B.D. NUITZ
42, West Lexington Street, Baltimore
B. D. Nuitz, who for five years was with Charles W. Nuitz at 513 N. Eutaw St., has opened a store at 42 W. Lexington St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 28th October 1891
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42, West Lexington Street, Baltimore
B. D. Nuitz, who for five years was with Charles W. Nuitz at 513 N. Eutaw St., has opened a store at 42 W. Lexington St.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 28th October 1891
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
MILTON I. MERVIS
Lexington and Liberty Streets, Baltimore
One of the handsomest jewelry stores opened here for several years has been opened at Lexington and Liberty Sts. by Milton I. Mervis. The location is an ideal one, being in the centre of the retail shopping district. Mr. Mervis is carrying a high grade stock and his window display is one of the most artistic of the scores of jewelry stores in the retail jewelry district.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd May 1922
See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=50316&p=198348#p198348
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Lexington and Liberty Streets, Baltimore
One of the handsomest jewelry stores opened here for several years has been opened at Lexington and Liberty Sts. by Milton I. Mervis. The location is an ideal one, being in the centre of the retail shopping district. Mr. Mervis is carrying a high grade stock and his window display is one of the most artistic of the scores of jewelry stores in the retail jewelry district.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd May 1922
See: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=50316&p=198348#p198348
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
L. GUIENOT
51, North Gay Street, Baltimore
L. Guienot - Baltimore - 1874
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51, North Gay Street, Baltimore
L. Guienot - Baltimore - 1874
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
HENNEGEN, BATES & Co.
229, West Baltimore Street, later, 13, later, 7, East Baltimore Street, Baltimore
Hennegen, Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1882
Hennegen, Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1898
Hennegen-Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1906
Hennegen-Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1909
Hennegen-Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1912
Hennegen-Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1921
Hennegen-Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1921
The origins of the business go back to 1857 and James T. Scott. The firm were in business until around 1930.
See: https://www.925-1000.com/ax_HenneganBates.html
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229, West Baltimore Street, later, 13, later, 7, East Baltimore Street, Baltimore
Hennegen, Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1882
Hennegen, Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1898
Hennegen-Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1906
Hennegen-Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1909
Hennegen-Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1912
Hennegen-Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1921
Hennegen-Bates & Co. - Baltimore - 1921
The origins of the business go back to 1857 and James T. Scott. The firm were in business until around 1930.
See: https://www.925-1000.com/ax_HenneganBates.html
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
JOHN A. GEISE
827, Madison Avenue, Baltimore
Assignment of John A. Geise
Baltimore, Md., July 28.—John A. Geise, jeweler, 827 Madison Ave., made an assignment yesterday for the benefit of his creditors. John Thomas Shen was appointed trustee, and gave bond in the sum of $500.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd August 1898
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827, Madison Avenue, Baltimore
Assignment of John A. Geise
Baltimore, Md., July 28.—John A. Geise, jeweler, 827 Madison Ave., made an assignment yesterday for the benefit of his creditors. John Thomas Shen was appointed trustee, and gave bond in the sum of $500.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd August 1898
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Re: The Baltimore Silver Trade
HENRY A. SCHROEDER
33, West Lexington Street, Baltimore
Henry A. Schroeder - Baltimore - 1898
Successor to The Bein Jewelry Co.
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33, West Lexington Street, Baltimore
Henry A. Schroeder - Baltimore - 1898
Successor to The Bein Jewelry Co.
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