Miller - Albert S.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record, Montgomery, Parke & Fountain Counties, Indiana. Chicago: Chapman Brothers, 1893 p 489.
Albert S. MILLER,
successor to Miller Brothers (the old reliable carriage firm which needs
no introduction to the people of Crawfordsville), at the age of 30
stepped into one of the finest positions possible to the business world,
that of conducting a factory whose present size and importance is the
result of 35 years of constant, untiring effort on the part of two of
our most respected citizens, than whom there are no fitter
representatives of our city's business interests. Reared to this
position under such able instructors as Jonas and Samuel Miller, Albert
has received a training and fitness for a life of enterprise not met
with in one case out of a million. Having, in addition to this, natural
tact and ability, supplemented by a thorough education in the high
school and Wabash College, with a special business course in a
commercial college at Dayton, Ohio, it is expected that he will make a
worthy successor to two eminent men. Thus far the expectations of his
friends have not met with disappointment, for he has proven himself
master of the situation and well able to conduct an immense business
through a brilliant and successful career. Mr. Miller was born June 1,
1861. He was graduated from the high school in 1878, and from Wabash
College in 1882. He was married Nov 24, 1885, his bride being Miss Lucy
F. Moore of Paris, Bourbon Co Ky, daughter of Dr. Moore, a noted
physician of that place. They have no children. Their tasteful residence
is at No. 212 West Main Street.
Since March 1, 1891, Mr. Miller has
conducted the carriage business and has been, as we have said before,
most efficient and successful. The work done in his factory is of the
highest grade, nothing inferior being tolerated in any department.
First-class material is used from beginning to finish; the wood is of
the clearest and best; the steel and iron are strong and reliable, with
no flaws nor weaknesses, the paints and oils are such as to give the
finest and most durable finish, and the upholstering is of the best
quality. Every article is perfect in taste and execution, and there are
all the desirable styles, whether phaeton, barouche, carriage or hack.
The demand of the home trade is thoroughly understood and faithfully
met, every order being conscientiously filled. None but old, experienced
workmen are employed. Whenever it becomes necessary to make a change,
it is done carefully, so that no break shall be made in the order of the
work, and there shall be no danger encountered of spoiling an article
through poor labor. The extent of the plant, with the immense amount of
capital invested, make it of great importance to Crawfordsville, and a
source of ever-growing pride, as well as of advancement in growth and
prosperity. The shops and belongings have a frontage of 125' on
Washington and 85' on Market Streets. The four buildings are of brick;
they are two and three stories high and are joined together, making
about 1/4 of the main block. Nearly all the upper floors are devoted to
the business. About $90,000 is invested in the plant, whose present
flourishing condition is due to Messrs. Jonas and Samuel Miler, as
stated before. A large part of the work is done to order. Albert S.
Miller is a Mason, and has held very important positions in that order.
He is Past Einent Commander of the state, the youngest man to hold that
office in Indiana. He has represetned the Comandery 5 times to the State
Conclave and has attended the National Conclave. He was in Denver last
Dec to secure quarters for the Crawfordsville Commandery of 83 members.
He is an Ancient Free & Accepted Mason, is a member of Chapter,
Council and Commandery NO 25 of Crawfordsville, and is a thoroughly
popular man, held in the highest estimation by all who know him, both in
and out of the fraternity. - typed by kbz