Cornelius & Coleman
Novelty Works
Within the decade, at least, no organization of mechanical skill or business ability in the section of the state has given promise to more important results than is indicated by the recent organization of the Cornelius & Coleman Novelty Works, of the city, in the production of specialties to which these works are devoted. The Improved Cornelius Roller Skate Some years ago Mr. W. F. Cornelius invented a roller skate, at which time appeared to meet the requirements of the times this skate is now manufactured in control by another firm, and noticing important defects, Mr. Cornelius applied himself to obviating these and to securing improvements which would secure a roller skate far surpassing all others in the market the "Improved Cornelius Roller Skate," upon which letters patent have been applied for by this company, presents the following superior points over all other roller skates in the market: (1). Every part is so accurately adjusted that each roller set squarely upon the surface, without any rocking or uneven motion to the skate. (2). It is adjustable to all required sizes, in the truck moving backward or forward, which may be easily accomplished, even when upon the feet, without removal. (3). These skates are constructed with both iron and wood bottom and are adjustable the same in word as iron bottoms. This skate has been thoroughly tested by experts and pronounce the most perfect rink skate in the market and is manufactured by this company for the trade at as low rates is any contemporaneous house in the Union. Correspondence solicited. Another set of articles of rare utility, invented and patented by this company, is The Cornelius Double Flexible and Reversible Rubber Window Cleaners and Floor Scrubbers. The window cleaners are constructed with wood and steel cleats on each side having two independent cleaning surfaces. In this respect they offer to the consumer double the capacity in use over any similar article in the market. The scrubber, which is heavier, is constructed upon the same principle and offers the same advantages in use. The combination handle for these is so constructed that it is readily adjusted to either window cleaner, window brush or floor scrubber, or to scrubbing brush or mops. The handle holder is pro- vided with a ratchet device which firmly secures anything to which it is attached. Mr. Cornelius, the patentee of these devices, is a native of Burlington, Boone County, Kentucky, but removed early in life to Cincinnati, Ohio, where his early life was spent. Although for many years engaged in the business of house, sign and ornamental painting, his native ability and inclination for mechanical operations and inventive genius led him to engage in his present enterprises. He came to the city about 12 years ago, where his various patents and enterprises have contributed essentially to the fame of the city as a business center. Mr. A. R. Coleman, who is associated in this enterprise, is noticed elsewhere in connection with another important industry, and since coming to the city no individual has probably shown more public spirit and enterprise or contributed in a more marked degree to its industrial prosperity.
Manufacturing and Mercantile Resources and Industries of the Principal Places in Wayne, Henry, Delaware and Randolph Counties A Review of their Manufacturing, Mercantile and General Business Interests, Advantageous Location, &c Including a Brief Historical and Statistical Sketch of Their Rise and Progress Resources and Industries of Indiana, Part V publisher unknown, 1884.