J F Nickey

J F Nickey
J. F. Nickey, Drugs and Medicines, Books, Stationary, Wall Paper, Etc., 97 East Main St. So intimately connected with the growth, commercial and material prosperity of this city, the house now conducted by J. F. Nickey is entitled to special mention, not only being one of the oldest houses in its class in the city, but also among the oldest and commercial circles. The drug store and pharmacy of Mr. Nickey has its origin over a quarter of a century ago, the business having been originally started by Mr. Nickey in connection with William Craig, and of the firm name of Craig & Nickey. This partnership was was continued for a period of five years, at the expiration of which time Mr. Craig retired from the firm and houses since been in the entire control of Mr. Nickey. The general sales room occupied is 21.5 x 90' in dimensions, while the basement and second-story room 21.5 x 45 are used for general storage purposes. Keeping pace with the pro- gressive tendency of the age, this house, and its fixtures and arrangement, will compare favorably with those of our Metropolitan cities, while the stocks carried embrace a full line of pure drugs and chemicals, all popular and desirable proprietary medicines, perfumeries and toilet articles in large variety, pure wines and liquors from medicinal, mechanical or sacramental purposes, paints, oils and varnishes, school and miscellaneous books and school children's complete outfit, wall and window paper, notions, fancy goods, etc. The prescription department, to which special attention is given to the preparation of physicians prescriptions and family recipes is conveniently and neatly arranged for the accurate compounding of medicines, and special care it is exercised both impurity of medicines and the accuracy with which they are prepared. As an indication of the growth of trade attending this house, it may be stated that while its first years business did not exceed $2000, its present annual transactions will aggregate from $18, 000 to $25,000, giving employment to three assistants, members of his family, who are thoroughly conversant with the departments in which they are employed. Mr. Nickey is a native of Perry County, Pa., where he was born in 1826. He came to this state in 1859, since which time he has been identified with the progressive interests of the city.
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

J. F. Nickey, Drugs and Medicines, Books, Stationary, Wall Paper, Etc., 97 East Main St.

So intimately connected with the growth, commercial and material prosperity of this city, the house now conducted by J. F. Nickey is entitled
to special mention, not only being one of the oldest houses in its class in the city, but also among the oldest and commercial circles. The
drug store and pharmacy of Mr. Nickey has its origin over a quarter of a century ago, the business having been originally started by Mr. Nickey
in connection with William Craig, and of the firm name of Craig & Nickey. This partnership was was continued for a period of five years, at the
expiration of which time Mr. Craig retired from the firm and houses since been in the entire control of Mr. Nickey. The general sales room occupied
is 21.5 x 90' in dimensions, while the basement and second-story room 21.5 x 45 are used for general storage purposes. Keeping pace with the pro-
gressive tendency of the age, this house, and its fixtures and arrangement, will compare favorably with those of our Metropolitan cities, while
the stocks carried embrace a full line of pure drugs and chemicals, all popular and desirable proprietary medicines, perfumeries and toilet
articles in large variety, pure wines and liquors from medicinal, mechanical or sacramental purposes, paints, oils and varnishes, school and
miscellaneous books and school children's complete outfit, wall and window paper, notions, fancy goods, etc. The prescription department, to
which special attention is given to the preparation of physicians prescriptions and family recipes is conveniently and neatly arranged for the
accurate compounding of medicines, and special care it is exercised both impurity of medicines and the accuracy with which they are prepared.
As an indication of the growth of trade attending this house, it may be stated that while its first years business did not exceed $2000, its
present annual transactions will aggregate from $18, 000 to $25,000, giving employment to three assistants, members of his family, who are
thoroughly conversant with the departments in which they are employed. Mr. Nickey is a native of Perry County, Pa., where he was born in 1826.
He came to this state in 1859, since which time he has been identified with the progressive interests of the city.

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