Hummel and Son

Hummel and Son
Hummel & Son, Bakers and Confectioners, 147 East Main St. This old established and well-known house was open to the public 22 years ago by the senior member of the present firm, who conducted the business until one and one half years ago, when his son, J. R. Hummel, was admitted into partnership, and the firm assumed its present name and style. The business was small at first it embraced both groceries and bakery. The former department, however, was discontinued for years ago and an exclusive bakery and confectionery business is now carried on. At the time of its inception, Mr. Hummel's trade required but six barrels of flour per month, now the monthly consumption is 100 barrels. The premises occupied consist of two floors each 18 x 92', in area, and in addition to the personal attention of both members of the firm, the services of two assistants are constantly required. The power required for the manufacture of their products, principally bread, crackers and cakes, is supplied by a gas engine, which is kept running about eight hours daily, at very light expense. The firm makes a specialty of preparing fine work, in the line of pyramid and fancy cakes, etc., for parties, weddings or festivals. The senior member of the firm is a native of Wurtemburg, Germany, and was born in 1829. He has been a resident of this state for 31 years and is a highly respected and universally esteemed citizen. With an experience that has been lifelong, both members have acquired a thorough knowledge of all the details and departments of their business and fully comprehend the wants of the public in their line. This house is not only a representative one in this city, the occupies a leading position in this department in this section of the state, in its ability to supply, upon the most liberal terms, families and dealers in this city and surrounding country.
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.

Hummel & Son, Bakers and Confectioners, 147 East Main St.

This old established and well-known house was open to the public 22 years ago by the senior member of the present firm, who conducted the
business until one and one half years ago, when his son, J. R. Hummel, was admitted into partnership, and the firm assumed its present name
and style. The business was small at first it embraced both groceries and bakery. The former department, however, was discontinued for years
ago and an exclusive bakery and confectionery business is now carried on. At the time of its inception, Mr. Hummel's trade required but six
barrels of flour per month, now the monthly consumption is 100 barrels. The premises occupied consist of two floors each 18 x 92', in area,
and in addition to the personal attention of both members of the firm, the services of two assistants are constantly required. The power
required for the manufacture of their products, principally bread, crackers and cakes, is supplied by a gas engine, which is kept running
about eight hours daily, at very light expense. The firm makes a specialty of preparing fine work, in the line of pyramid and fancy cakes,
etc., for parties, weddings or festivals. The senior member of the firm is a native of Wurtemburg, Germany, and was born in 1829. He has
been a resident of this state for 31 years and is a highly respected and universally esteemed citizen. With an experience that has been
lifelong, both members have acquired a thorough knowledge of all the details and departments of their business and fully comprehend the
wants of the public in their line. This house is not only a representative one in this city, the occupies a leading position in this department
in this section of the state, in its ability to supply, upon the most liberal terms, families and dealers in this city and surrounding country.

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.