. The industries of Louisville, Kentucky, and of New Albany, Indiana. mproved machinery, employing a force of skilled workmen, and usingnone but the best materials—for the securing of which they have unusual facilities—isquite an acquisition to the citys industries, and can not fail to develop an immense trade,eventually. The specialty of the house is medium-grade house furniture, though finegoods are made when re()uired. Special attention is also given to the manufacture ofstore fixtures^counters, shelving, desks, etc.—and no establishment around the falls isbetter prepared to do elegant work
. The industries of Louisville, Kentucky, and of New Albany, Indiana. mproved machinery, employing a force of skilled workmen, and usingnone but the best materials—for the securing of which they have unusual facilities—isquite an acquisition to the citys industries, and can not fail to develop an immense trade,eventually. The specialty of the house is medium-grade house furniture, though finegoods are made when re()uired. Special attention is also given to the manufacture ofstore fixtures^counters, shelving, desks, etc.—and no establishment around the falls isbetter prepared to do elegant work or render better satisfaction in thi.« line. Mr. Wm. H. Padgett, the senior member of the firm, is an accomplished cabinet-maker, having learned his trade with the famous old firm of Johnson, Meader & Richard,Cincinnati, and has been in the same branch of business for thirty years. The sons,George H. and E. H., are also skillful practical workmen, the former having long beenwith John Shraders furniture house, this citv. 230 THE IXDUSTKIKS OF AM) OF NEW ALBANY, INDIANA. 237 NEW ALBANY RAIL MILL COMPANY. W. C. DePauw, President: C. W. DePauw, Vice-President: Albert Trinler, Manager—IVIanufacturers of Ironand Steel Ralls of All Kinds. Fish Plates, Track Bolts, Spikes, Castings, Steam Engines, Grate Bars, etc. The above splendid mill, established by Josliiia Brydeii and J. B. Ford in 1864, cameinto possession of the eonipany wlio now own and operate it in 187H. Witii ample cap-ital and business talent, experience in the management of extensive industrial enterprises,popularitj and a lixed det<!rmination to succeed, they have enlarged and improved theplant until now it is tlie largest and most valuable of the kind in the State. The companyAvas incorporated in 1876, with the otflcers named at the head of this article. The plant isvalued at $oOO,OUO, and the average annual output is near $1,200,000, varying with theactivity or dullness of railroad building an
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