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Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. - Philadelphia - 1906

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Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., were awarded the contract for the cups and other handsome trophies contested for at the eleventh annual Bryn Mawr horse show, held September 20th to 23d. These prizes were an attractive feature of the company’s window displays, in which connection they were very much admired.

Source: The Keystone - October 1906

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Wilson Streeter, one of the foreign buyers for Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., who left tor Europe in May last, has lately been ill in Paris with sciatic rheumatism.

Source: The Keystone - October 1906

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The Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. - Philadelphia - 1910

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S. A. Collins, for many years with Welsh Bros., and Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia, has come home to take charge of his store, 520 N. Chester St., which he has operated under a manager for a number of years.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th December 1912

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Three hundred members of the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. Welfare Association, composed of employes of the Bailey, Banks & Biddle store at 13th and Chestnut Sts, cast business cares aside and spent a frolicsome day—their annual field—at the North-east Shrine Club, Fox Chase, last Saturday. Reaching the club grounds in early afternoon the pleasure-bent throng set about at once in making the most of the gala day. The first round of the sports program was the baseball game in which the store department crossed bats with the manufacturing department. After a thrilling battle in which each department team led the race at times the manufacturing department won out by a one-run margin, the final score being 10 to 9. After spirited competition among men and women, boys and girls in the other events of the afternoon, in which handsome prizes were given, the picknickers gathered at the club house for the supper and evening program. One of the outstanding features of the evening program was the presentation by the president of the welfare association, H. Peck, to three new officers of the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., of baskets of flowers. The recipients of the tokens of esteem from the association were Mr. Hilsee, president; Mr. Alexander, vice-president and treasurer, and Mr. Hood, secretary. These officers have been in office a comparatively short time following a reorganization the company. At the same time the beautiful prizes, won by the various contestants during the afternoon, were awarded. Dancing was the chief evening diversion. A seven-piece orchestra furnished the music In the course of the evening’s entertainment the officers of the company, who were presented with flowers, gave short talks. The affair was in charge of Mr. Peck and various committees of the association. A special train was chartered for the party.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th May 1923

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Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. - Philadelphia - 1908

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The death in Cambridge, England, last week of Countess de Sibour, daughter of Joseph T. Bailey, president of the Bailey, banks & Biddle Co., caused a great shock among friends here. On Oct. 21 the jewelry store of the compamy was closed during the celebration of a solemn requiem mass held in St. Patrick’s Church. The countess before her marriage in 1890 was popular in society circles in this city as Miss Katheryn Bailey. After her marriage she went to France. She left two sons, both of whom are fighting in France. It was while her sons were going to school that the countess took a residence in England that she might be near them at Elton.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th October 1915

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An interior image of the new store of the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., located at 1218-22, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia:

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Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. - Philadelphia - 1916


PREPAREDNESS IN PHILA.

Military Company Organized Among 60 Members of Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co.s Staff.


PHILADELPHIA, April 14.—Patriotism and enthusiasm for military training has resulted in the organization of a splendid military company among the 60 younger members of one of this city's leading jewelry stores, the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. The entire expense of the uniforms, organization and equipment is being borne by Joseph T Bailey, president of the store, who is himself a member of the Veteran Corps, First Regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania.

He has also ordered that the members of the organization shall receive full pay while serving in their military work.

The boys have already entered upon their work with and study with enthusiasm. The course of study will include one similar to that taught by the United States Army officers the Plattsburg encampment last Summer. Provisions for eight week-end encampments during the Summer have been made. As the members of the organization advance in their studies more advanced work will be taken up until they are finally trained to accept commissions as Officers.

The company is drilling regularly under officers assigned from the United States Marine Corps. Col. J. Campbell Gilmore, adjutant general N. G. P., retired, who achieved remarkable success in the organization and training of the Drexel-Biddle Camp at Lansdowne last year, has accepted the company as a part of a Summer camp.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 19th April 1916

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Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. have been awarded the contract for the prizes for the amateur billiard tournament of the Athletic Club of Philadelphia.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th February 1902

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Col. George A. Bernard, who, several years ago, was a diamond expert for the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., died, Jan. 22, at his apartments, 770 S. Broad St. His funeral, which was private, was held the following afternoon. Colonel Bernard, who was a retired United States army officer, was 66 years old. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the Union League and the United Service Club. At one time he was commander of the Seventh New York Regiment, but came to Philadelphia in 1867. He had retired from business.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th January 1909

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Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. Holds Annual Stockholders' Meeting in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA. , April 4 . The Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., this city, held its annual stockholders' meeting last Tuesday at the executive offices of the concern, 1218 Chestnut St. After reports were submitted and directors were elected the latter went into session and chose officers.

The report of the board of directors was submitted for the year ending Feb. 28, 1929, and was enthusiastically received by those in attendance. The directors were commended for their progressive conduct of the business, which shows substantial gains.

The following named directors were unanimously re-elected for the ensuing year : David E. Hilsee, Andrew Alexander, Jr.; Charles D. Schaufele ; Harvey Gourley and Walter Hibbert.

At the reorganization meeting of the directors held immediately after the stockholders meeting the following were re-elected as officers of the company : President, David E. Hilsee ; vice-president and treasurer, Andrew Alexander, Jr.; secretary, Charles D. Schaufele and assistant treasurer, Harvey Lippincott.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th April 1929

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Rocap Memorial Amateur Boxing Trophy Attracting Much Attention

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MEMORIAL AMATEUR BOXING TROPHY

PHILADELPHIA, March 10. — Local silversmiths and jewelers are showing more than ordinary interest in the massive and beautiful Rocap memorial amateur boxing trophy, founded by friends of the late Philadelphia sporting editor and designed through the Penn Athletic Club to foster amateur boxing.

The trophy is the work of Bailey, Banks & Biddle and is done with the thorough craftsmanship that marks that leading jewelry firm . The trophy, which is on exhibition in one of the firm's display windows, stands 35 inches high and weighs over 200 pounds. It consists of a bronze figure of a boxer in action on a pedestal of black and gold marble from the Biggi quarries in Italy . Hand-modeled oak and laurel leaves around the pedestal denote strength and victory.

Beautifully modelled sterling silver plates and the inscription, hand carved, “ William Rocap Memorial Trophy, Penn A. C., for the promotion of boxing among the amateur athletes of the U. S.," is on the front of the pedestal under an eagle and star.

The sculptor is Alexander Geiges. All the work was done in the Bailey, Banks & Biddle ateliers here.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th March 1930

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The Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. Formally Opens Its Handsome New Store

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Feb. 29.—Without question one of the largest and most elegantly appointed retail jewelry stores in this country was opened, Friday last, when the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. issued invitations for a private inspection of their new establishment at 1218-20-22 Chestnut St. The firm had spent one week in removing its stock of diamonds, watches, statuary, objects of art, silverware, bric-a-brac, cut glass, etc., from the old store at the S. E. cor. of 12th and Chestnut Sts., to the new building. Many of the firm’s customers, representative of the wealthiest, and in many instances the most exclusive, Philadelphia society, attended the opening reception, together with representatives of newspapers, eastern jewelry manufacturers and business men. All voiced their praise of the artistic completeness and magnificence of the new store, now an interesting subject of discussion in jewelry circles everywhere.

Briefly described, though any description, no matter how well intended, must be more or less meagre and insufficient, the general arrangement of the new store follows the architecturally impressive and beautiful exposition plan. The show room occupies a space 230 by 76 feet. The building itself is a distinct 20th century structural achievement, being 10 stories high, with every facility for the company’s business. factory space, engraving department and executive offices, employes’ quarters, etc.

The construction of the building was started about one year ago and has been pushed steadily to completion, although from time to time delayed by vexatious labor disputes. It was erected by the Thompson-Starrett Co. Happily, during its building, not one workman was seriously injured, and it is believed that it is the only instance where a building of its magnitude hag been erected without a call for an ambulance.

In the erection of the building the question of arranging for sufficient daylight was a serious problem, but was solved when an immense light well was made in the center of the structure. Throughout the big building electricity is used as the motive power and the cases and vaults are also protected by electricity. The building itself is credited with being fireproof, but a tower escape provides an easy means of egress from any of the upper stories in case of emergency.

In the store proper, being 230x76 feet, scagliola pillars two feet in diameter support a paneled roof delicately colored in tinted ivory illumined with incandescent bulbs, whose softened radiance fills every corner of the big display room. The fixtures, sconces and candelabra are all placed low so as to make more conspicuous the goods displayed. The center aisle is flanked with handsome mahogany show cases of imposing dimensions, where are shown the more costly articles, while smaller aisles diverging from the center divide the various departments.

Beginning with a section for diamonds and precious stones, which includes a mirror room finished in ebony, from which daylight is excluded, so that the customer may study effects, and a dainty dressing room in blue and white, the store is circled with a succession of departments exclusively devoted to special classes of articles, with sub-divisions to facilitate inspection. Men’s jewelry and women’s jewelry each constitute a section, and the same convenient regard is evidenced in every detail of the store rooms furnished in Colonial style are another attraction of the store. A pretty gallery also circles the store where are shown the marbles, bronzes, paintings, etc.

The electric lighting of the store is one of the striking features and the vaults, cases and racks are so thoroughly protected that no article can be disturbed without being noticed.

The business was founded 72 years ago under the firm name of Bailey & Kitchen, the partners being Joseph T. Bailey, the elder, and Andrew B. Kitchen, who started on Chestnut St., near 4th St. Mr. Kitchen died in 1844 and the firm became Bailey & Co. In 1853 Mr. Bailey died and Joseph T. Bailey, Jr., entered the firm. The business was removed to 819 Chestnut St., and later to 12th and Chestnut Sts., where it was incorporated under the firm name of the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., and where the business has prospered and flourished until handsomer quarters were finally decided upon as desirable.


Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 2nd March 1904

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Wilson A. Streeter, vice-president of the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., celebrated a birthday on Feb. 12. The Philadelphia Inquirer carried his photograph in its birthday bulletin on that day.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 19th February 1919

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Adrian H. Lesperance until recently with Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., of Philadelphia has joined the watch department of Bigelow, Kennard & Co.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th November 1916

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HE PAWNED THE JEWELS AND MISS LOUISE PATZOWSKY BROKE HER ENGAGEMENT WITH HIM

The engagement of Miss Louise Patzowsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Patiowsky, to Harry L. Ward, of Philadelphia, which was announced recently, has now been declared off. The rupture is said to be owing to Mr. Ward's greed for gold.

About two weeks, ago, It Is said, Ward went into the Jewelry store of Bailey, Banks & Biddle, on Chestnut street, Philadelphia, and selected jewelry to the value of $900, which the firm agreed to allow him to take to his affianced, Miss Patzowsky, for her approval. He represented that It was to be his present to her on the event of their marriage. Miss Patzowsky never saw the Jewels. Instead, It is alleged, he took them to a pawn broker, and put them up for about $500. He then attempted to escape, but the officers were soon upon his trail, and he was arrested. To hush the matter up, his brother redeemed the stolen articles, and returned them to Bailey, Banks & Biddle, for which service they agreed not to punish the culprit.

Miss Patzowsky has known Ward for about two years, but they did not become engaged until a few weeks ago.

This morning an Evening Journal reporter called on Richard Patzowsky, requesting an Interview, which he refused to grant.


Source: Evening Journal - 30th August 1899

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The Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. have been awarded the contract for the gold, silver and bronze medals to be awarded at the annual rifle shooting matches to be held at Sea Girt, N. J., during the latter part of this month.

Source: The Keystone - August 1905

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