J L Streeter |
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This representative house was established in 1875 in commencing under the most favorable auspices its business has steadily increased and the scope of its operations enlarged until it transacts an annual business of more than $150,000. The premises occupied for storage and sales purposes embrace one two-story building 45 x 50' in dimensions and a one-story structure 35 x 50' in size. The firm procures its supplies for merchants and producers in all parts of Indiana and Ohio and keeps the number of buyers continually on the road securing produce of every description at the most advantageous rates. As an index of magnitude of the transactions of this house a few facts and figures may be appro- priately introduced in this connection. During the past year the firm is handle more than 24,000 bushels of corn and have at their warehouse a corn crib with the capacity of 12,000 bushels a one time. During the portion of 1883 they ship to New York City alone, three carloads, or about 30,000 dozen eggs per week, and in its appropriate season 10,000 to 15,000 pounds of dressed poultry per week. They also handle annually more than 150,000 pounds of choice better and deal extensively in oats, beans, wool, seeds, etc., employing an average force of about 20 assistance in the sales, packing and shipping departments. Mr. J. L. Streeter, whose efforts, enterprise and sagacity this house is indebted for the success which is characterized its career is a native and lifelong resident of Delaware County, and in addition to the management of his extensive mercantile interests, is at the present time serving a second term in the responsible position of County Recorder. |
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 |