| TEXT | A newly-established and one of the most progressive concerns in the Mound City, engaged in the manufacture of art metalwork, wrought iron, wire, and brass work, etc., is that known as the St. Louis Railing Works, located at No. 107 South Seventh street. This concern was incorporated May 15, 1891, under the laws of Missouri, with a paid up capital of $20,000, and its trade already extends throughout Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and Nebraska. The executive offices of the company are: Mr. Wm. C. Ludwig, president and superintendent; Mr. Henry Hollrah, secretary and treasurer, and Mr. P. L. Betts, vice-president and manager, who are widely known in trade circles for their enterprise, skill and just methods. The premises occupied comprise a substantial two-story and basement building, 30x127 feet in area. The manufacturing departments are fully equipped with modern appliances and machinery, operated by a fifteen horse-power steam engine. Here thirty skilled workmen are employed, who turn out bank and office railings, elevator inclosures, wickets and grilles, stair rails, polished brass store and window fixtures, antique and modern electroplating, and all descriptions of art metal work. They are operators of the Gesner rustproof process furnace, imparting to articles treated the beautiful and permanent "black iron finish." Designs and estimates are promptly furnished, and the prices quoted for all work are extremely moderate. Their designs are handsome and artistic, while the best of metal and most skillful workmanship render their goods in every respect representative of the latest advances in this line. Though their list of designs is extensive, they are always ready to produce original designs after the suggestions of patrons. Among the places fitted up by the company may be mentioned the Globe-Democrat counting room; Franklin Bank; St. Louis National Bank; Corn Belt Bank, Bloomington, Illinois; Ricker National Bank, Quincy, Ill.; Citizens' State Bank, Sterling, Kas.; Hagan Opera House, St. Louis, Mo.; Lansing Theater, Lincoln, Neb. Kearney Opera House, Kearney, Neb. Mr. Ludwig was formerly superintendent of and director in the Ludlow-Taylor Wire Company. Mr. Hollrah was previously connected for twelve years with the St. Louis Coffin Company, while Mr. Betts was in the employment of the Western Brass Manufacturing Company as superintendent of the architectural brass department, and all the officers of the company are practical and experienced in the operation of their several departments. The house is a thoroughly representative one in every respect and is recognized as occupying the leading place in this delicate and artistic industry among those who have materially assisted in bringing it to its present advanced condition in this progressive section of the country. |
