MS-259
Samuel Knoop Statler Accounting Records Collection for Orr & Statler Plaza Hotel 1891-1914
Introduction
The Samuel Knoop Statler Accounting Records Collection for Orr & Statler Plaza Hotel 1891-1914 was accessioned into the Piqua Public Library Archives and Special Collections on June 16, 2017 as a donation from Mrs. Suzanne Statler Shoemaker, granddaughter of Samuel Knoop Statler. The donation consisted of a check register dated 1897-1904, a red three ring binder containing plastic sleeves holding the financial records and a white three ring binder containing brochures and newspaper clippings concerning the hotel from its original opening in 1891 through the 2008 renovation and opening. The check register and financial records are housed in a single Hollinger box containing seventy (70) files. These records are found in MS-259. The white binder has been cataloged and is on permanent display in the Local History Room of the Piqua Public Library along with other Hotel scrapbooks.
The documents in the two collections have been deeded over to the Piqua Public Library. All rights to the documents have been transferred to the Piqua Public Library and there are no known restrictions on the use of these documents by our patrons.
Scope and Content
The Samuel Knoop Statler Accounting Records Collection for Orr & Statler Plaza Hotel 1891-1914 is divided into the following fifteen series:
SERIES I: Records for 1891 – Box 1, Files 1-5
SERIES II: Records for 1892 – Box 1, Files 6-10
SERIES III: Records for 1893 – Box 1, Files 11-25
SERIES IV: Records for 1894 – Box 1, Files 26-36
SERIES V: Records for 1895 – Box 1, Files 37-44
SERIES VI: Records for 1896 – Box 1, Files 45-46
SERIES VII: Records for 1897 – Box 1, Files 47-48
SERIES VIII: Records for 1899 (note: 1898 not in the collection and only one record in 1899) – Box 1, File 49
SERIES IX: Records for 1900 for the Plaza Hotel – Box 1, File 50
SERIES X: Records for the construction work done to 312 N. Main by Orr and Statler to create a retail clothing store for Flesh and Louis Clothing – 1900-1901. Architects Peters, Burns & Pretzinger, and C. A. Thompson – Box 1, Files 51-55
SERIES XI: Documents concerning the replacement of the pump and motor to operate the elevators by The Hobart Electric Manufacturing Company, Troy, Ohio in 1902 – Box 1, Files 56-60
SERIES XII: Financial Statements during the years 1908-1911 – Box 1, Files 61-64
SERIES XIII: Miscellaneous dated and undated financial documents 1908-1913 – Box 1, Files 65-67
SERIES XIV: Documents relating to the transfer of ownership from S. K. Statler to Stanhope Boal and remodeling of the Hotel – Box 1, Files 68-69
SERIES XV: Check Register – Box 1, File 70
Container List
BOX 1
SERIES I: Records for 1891
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1 Invoice from J. W. Yost, $300, for part payment for services as Architect of Hotel, March 10, 1891.
2 Receipts for payments made by A. H. Bates acting as agent for S. K. Statler:
a. May 25, 1891 – Schmitt & Company - $75.00
b. July 1, 1891 – Schmitt & Company - $82.00 [Show Cases & Store Fixtures]
c. August 3, 1891 – Piqua Lumber Company - $1000.00
d. September 4, 1891 – Piqua Lumber Company - $225.70
e. envelope in which these receipts were stored by S. K. Statler.
3 Receipt for payment to Winchot & Schenck of Dayton, Ohio for roof slating
a. May 12, 1891 - $1800.00
b. September 2, 1891 - $300.00
4 Invoice marked paid from Piqua Boiler Works for $195.74 – September 18, 1891.
5 Bank draft written in Cleveland, O., October 17, 1891 to transfer $1200.00 from Third National Bank, Piqua, Ohio to State National Bank, Cleveland, Ohio to be deposited in the account of The Cleveland Gas Fixture Manufacturing Company, V. P. Mathivet, Treasurer. This company had a draw against the Orr & Statler account in Piqua.
SERIES II: Records for 1892
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6 Travelers’ Protective Association of America – order from Orr & Statler for a 1/4th page advertisement in the book entitled Ohio of To-Day for a sum of $50.00 dated September 17, 1892.
7 List of rooms to be painted or wall papered or had glass installed by Henry L. Becker, Practical Painter and Paper Hanger; also, Dealer in Paints and Glass, 129 S. Wayne, Piqua – It appears the total bill was $2,218.25 of which Orr & Statler had previously paid $1625.00 and $462.02 leaving a remaining bill of $130.23 dated January 17, 1892.
8 Receipt for payment in full of the contract for the Hotel Building from Winchot & Schenck, Dayton, O. for a sum of $44.36 dated February 5, 1892.
9 American Fire Insurance Co., New York note pad with a hand written Invoice in the amount of $18171.84 – it seems this amount is for Hotel Plaza furniture – invoice dated October 10, 1892.
10 Watt F. Caldwell, Superior Printer – invoice for a book of rent receipts - $2.00 marked as paid – December 29, 1892.
SERIES III: Records for 1893
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11 E. T. Burrowes & Co., Portland, Maine: (1) Estimate for wire screens on the Plaza Hotel, May 15, 1893; (2) Order for wire screens for the hotel in the amount of $200.00, May 15, 1893; (3) Statement from E. T. Burrows, August 26, 1893; (4) Money transfer to pay for the screens, August 26, 1893.
12 The Piqua Lumber Company Invoices: (1) March 2, 1893 - $9.07; (2) July 17, 1893 – $4.30; December 21, 1893 - $14.12
13 Bowdle Brothers, Founders and Machinists Invoices: (1) June 28, 1893 - $93.25; (2) September 29, 1893 - $9.09.
14 The Pasteur-Chamberland Filter Co. for a #6 Plated Perfection (water filter) Filter with Pedestal: (1) Invoice March 4, 1893 - $112.00; (2) Letter of thanks for the payment of the invoice dated March 17, 1893 - $112.00.
15 The Akron Heating and Ventilating Co.: June 1, 1893 – receipt for payment of $400.00; (2) Statement dated September 30, 1893 - $16.43; (3) Receipt from L. A. Carlson for payment by Akron Heating and Ventilating Co. to him in the amount of $3.00 – September 30, 1893; (4) Statement of outstanding account, October 4, 1893 - $280.53.
16 Plumbing bills submitted for payment for work done at the Plaza Hotel: (1) John A. Heiser, Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fitting, January 1893 - $62.00; (2) John A. Hiser, February 1, 1893 - $67.23; (3) Smith Bullock & Co., Plumbers, Natural and Artificial Gas Fitters, April 1, 1893 - #30.34; (4) M. G. Smith, Plumber, Natural and Artificial Gas Fitter, September 29, 1893 - $67.01; (5) A. W. Bullock, Plumber, Natural and Artificial Gas Fitter, October 12, 1893 - $41.42; (6) John A. Heiser, December 2, 1893 - $16.17; (7) C. S. Bullock, December 13, 1893 - $0.50.
17 Henry L. Becker, Painting and Paper Hanging: (1) Statement January 2, 1893 – $1830.25; (2) Statement September 1, 1893 - $159.45.
18 Bills and statements for hauling and shipping services: (1) W. H. Free, Teamster, Contractor and Excavator – for hauling three loads of dirt away from the hotel, January 7, 1893 - $0.90; (2) W. A. Rhodehamel, Carriages, Buggies, Phaetons, and Spring Wagons, January 11, 1893 - $0.60; (3) Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Co., January 12, 1893 - $5.42 and February 23, 1893 - $0.93; (4) Adams Express Company, February 1893 - $1.25; (5) Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad Co., February 17, 1893 - $0.35; March 6, 1893 - $0.45; June 30, 1893 - $5.76; (6) The Piqua Transfer & Storage Co., September 30, 1893 - $2.45. (2 copies)
19 Statements for Insurance coverage on the Plaza Hotel: (1) Knox County Mutual Insurance Co., March 4, 1893 - $9.00; (2) J. H. Hatch & Son, General Insurance Agents, October 4, 1893 - $557.63; November 6, 1893 - $481,25 payment; December 1, 1893 – balance due $67.38; (3) H. C. Grafflin & Co., General Insurance Agents, April 13, 1893 - $56.01; November 1, 1893 - $96.25; December 6, 1893 - $67.38
20 Brick, clay suppliers and labor to lay the brick: (1) W. C. Patterson, Coal, Lime, Sewer Pipe, statement for fire brick and clay, January 3, 1893 - $10.00; (2) J. C. White, statement for fire brick, fire clay and other items, December 8, 1893 - $15.03; (3) H. Scudder statement for brick, cement, sand and labor, September 29, 1893 – $36.50; (4) Bill for additional work on setting an engine, September 30, 1893 - $12.30
21 Hardware suppliers: (1) Lucas & Barnett, Hardware, Cutlery, Etc., January 1, 1893 – $5.92; (2) George E. Lee, Hardware, Stoves, and House Furnishing Goods, April 29, 1893 - $27.18; (3) J. M. Henn, Tin and Slate Roofing and Galvanized Cornice Work [2 large smoke stacks and a laundry stack] May 20, 1893 - $13.25
22 Michigan Elevator & Engine Co., bank draft payment, February 11, 1893 - $150.00.
23 Carpentry and cabinet work: (1) J. E. Tucker, June 7, 1893 - $16.53; (2) James Hardesty, November 29, 1893 - $44.70
24 Electrical work: (1) General Electric Co. [100 adapters], May 30, 1893 – no charge; (2) General Electric Co., June 15, 1893 - $50.00; (3) H. B. Brooks [repairs to electric light plant, Hotel Plaza], October 30, 1893 - $2.89
25 Miscellaneous bills: (1) Edgar A. Todd, Stationery, Visiting Cards, Wall Papers, May 26, 1893 - $31.99; (2) Lowe Brothers Paint Manufacturers and dealers in window glass, February 11, 1893 - $5.09; (3) Bank draft, March 20, 1893 - $17.50 [endorsed by Henry Flesh].
SERIES IV: Records for 1894
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26 George E. Lee, dealer in Hardware, Stoves, and House Furnishing Goods, 315 N. Main St, Piqua: [1] Statement for work done in 1893, paid Jan. 7., 1894; [2] Statement dated April 2, 1894.
27 John A. Heiser, Plumbing, Steam and Gas Fittings, 507 N. Main St., Piqua, Statements dated: [1] January 26, 1894; [2] March 3, 1894 (for work Feb. 10, 1894); [3] March 3, 1894 (for work Feb. 22, 1894); [4] May 19, 1894; [5] June 15, 1894; [6] October 4, 1894
28 The Piqua Edison Electric Illuminating Company and The Piqua Electric Company, 118 East Water St., Piqua, Statements for electrical equipment: [1] February 1, 1894; [2] May 16, 1894; [3] June 15, 1894
29 The Miami Valley Railway Co., 128 West High St., for labor in moving, cleaning, etc.: [1] Receipt February 24, 1894; [2] Receipt March 3, 1894; [3] Statement April 16, 1894
30 The Piqua Lumber Co., [1] Statement for materials purchased in February and March 1894; [2] Statement August 24, 1894
31 John C. White for supplies and labor: [1] Statement March 20, 1894; [2] Statement August 30, 1894; [3] Statement October 24, 1894
32 H. C. Grafflin & Co., General Insurance Agents, Statements: [1] April 6, 1894; [2] October 5, 1894 with envelope
33 James Hardesty, carpenter, Statements: [1] June 4, 1894; [2] September 21, 1894
34 Carlisle & Finch, General Repairing of Armatures and Electrical Machinery, Statements: [1] August 6, 1894; [2] August 20, 1894
35 Piqua Boiler Works, 994 West Water St., Piqua – Statements for boiler repairs: [1] October 8 1894; [2] November 1, 1894
36 Miscellaneous statements and receipts for 1894: [1] Chas. Wuichet & Co., Galvanized Iron and Copper Ornamental Work, January 7, 1894; [2] H. B. Brooks, electrician, February 1, 1894; [3] W. P. Orr Linseed Oil Co., for work done at the Pony house, February 19, 1894; [4] W. S. Wertz, Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Builders’ Supplies, March 7, 1894; [5] The Correspondent Show Printing Company, Printers, Engravers & Binders, April 3, 1894; [6] McCabe & Christie, City Glass and Paint Store, January 5, 1894; [7] Edgar A. Todd, Stationery and Visiting Cards, Wall, Papers and Window Shades, June 8, 1894; [7] McCabe & Christie, Dealers in Fine French China, Paints, Etc., August 3, 1894; [8] J. Bellert, labor for boiler repair, August 29, 1984; [9] J. E. Tucker, Elevator repair, October 12, 1894; [10] Receipt issued by Hartford St. Boiler Policy #28162, November 22, 1894; [11] Webster Manufacturing Co., Engineers, Founders & Machinists, for boiler equipment, December 7, 1894; [12] Howard Scudder, brick work labor, December 26, 1894
SERIES V: Records for 1895
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37 Receipts for boiler repair work done by individuals hired by J. W. Davis who had the contract to repair the boiler: [1] ____ Tice, welding, May 29, 1895; [2] Samuel Roberts for reform of boilers, May 28, 1895; [3] J. F. Davis, April 16, 1895
38 John A. Heiser, Plumbing, statements: [1] January 5, 1895; [2] February 22, 1895; [3] June 5, 1985
39 Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad Co., for shipping costs: [1] April 27, 1895; [2] May 2, 1895; [3] May 3, 1895; [4] May 16, 1895
40 The Barnett Hardware Co., Heavy and Shelf Hardware, Invoice, statement and envelope: [1] Invoice January 1, 1895; [2] Statement January 1, 1895; [3] Envelope post marked March 12, 1895
41 Miscellaneous statements and receipts for January – June, 1895: [1] Receipt from C. A. Ramsey for awning, January 5, 1895; [2] Statement from The Piqua Edison Electric Illuminating Co. for electrical equipment, January 30, 1895; [3] Statement from W. H. Angle Hardware for Screen door and screen wire and tacks, January 3, 1895; [4] McCabe & Christie, for painting, glazing, and papering, January 16, 1895; [5] A. M. Aspinall, for painting, February 2, 1895; [6] The Cincinnati Corrugating Co., March 1, 1895; [7] Chas. A. Blaising, for ventilator, March 22, 1895; [8] B. Stem, April 23, 1895; [9] The United States Express Co. for shipping charges, April 25, 1895; [10] The Brownell & Co., for boiler repairs, May 25, 1895; [11] H. C. Grafflin & Co., for Insurance, May 20, 1895; [12] Scudder & Hunt, for walling up ends of three boilers, brick work, June 100, 1895
42 Miscellaneous statements and receipts for July – December, 1895: [1] Mitchell & Company, for clay and brick, July 1, 1895; [2] Piqua Iron Works, for work on boilers, July 1, 1895; [3] Geo. Redohik, cement work, July 18, 1895; [4] A. H. Bates, for wall papering, August 20, 1895; [5] C. L. Wood, for lumber and shelving, September 19, 1895; [6] H. L. Becker, for painting, September 21, 1895; [7] Todd Bros., for wall papering, October 14, 1895; [8] George E. Lee, for hardware, December 27, 1895
43 Three envelopes from 1895: [1] W. P. Orr Linseed Oil Works, Piqua; [2] J. H. Hatch & Son, Insurance, Piqua; [3] Grafs, Williams & Co., post marked Barberton, Ohio
44 Bill to Robert Jackson for boarding at Hotel Plaza – April 25-May 12, 1895: 18 nights room and 130 meals, $32.50; May 16-18, 1895: 3 nights, 20 meals, $5.00 – bill dated May 21, 1895
SERIES VI: Records for 1896
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45 Miscellaneous statements and receipts for January – July, 1896: [1] Barnett Hardware Co., for plumbing replacement parts in the barber shop, grocery and gas office, January 3, 1896; [2] G. S. Hunt, for repairing ceiling in the Plaza Dining Room, January 22, 1896; [3] John A. Heiser, Plumbing, for plumbing repairs, January 29, 1896; [4] J. H. Hatch & Son, General Insurance Agents, February 6, 1896; [5] Washington Township property tax statement for first half of 1895, due December 20, 1895, paid February 29, 1896; [6] Queen City Supply Co., for a double dynamo belt for the generator, April 1, 1896; [7] J. E. Mendenhall & Co., General Insurance Agents, April 11, 1896; [8] John A. Heiser Plumbing, for digging and installing a sewer, May 23, 1896; [9] McCabe & Christie, for glazing at the hotel, May 29, 1896; [10] J. Merring, for wall paper, June 1, 1896; [11] C. L. Bullock, plumbing, June 26, 1896 and July 10, 1896; [12] J. E. Mendenhall & Co., receipt for insurance payment, July 16, 1896; [13] George E. Lee, for roof repairs, July 24, 1896; [14] Todd Bros., for wall papering and ceiling repairs, July 25, 1896.
46 Miscellaneous statements and receipts for August – December, 1896: [1] King Brothers & Company, August 19, 1896; [2] Washington Township property tax statement for second half of 1895, due June 20, 1896, paid August 29, 1896; [3] The Enterprise Plumb Shop, for boiler repair, September 12, 1896; [4] William Etherington & Sons, for one barrel of Portland cement, September 10, 1896; [5] J. H. Hatch & Son, Agents for Knox County Mutual Insurance Co., statements for two policies both dated September 12, 1896; [6] John A. Hiser, Plumbing, for boiler repairs, September 18, 1896; [7] The Piqua Rolling Mill Co., September 19, 1896; [8] Receipt issued by Knox County Mutual Insurance Co., September 30, 1896; [9] M. H. & W. D. Jones, for attorney services, October 1, 1896; [10] J. H. Hatch & Son, General Insurance Agents, October 8, 1896; [11] J. E. Mendenhall & Co., General Insurance Agents, October 8, 1896; [12] Miami Valley Railway Co., for rewinding armature, November 27, 1896; [13] J. A. Weed & Co., for generator equipment, December 9, 1896; [14] H. B. Brooks, for electrical work on switchboard, December 12, 1896; [15] The Bissell, Dodge & Erner Co., Electrical Contractors, for repairing electric light circuit and fixture in dry goods store of Plaza Hotel, December 19, 1896; [16] Piqua Iron Works, to repair generator, December 23, 1896.
SERIES VII: Records for 1897
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47 Miscellaneous statements and receipts for January – April, 1897: [1] H. L. Becker, for painting tin roofs and valleys, January 30, 1897; [2] King Brothers & Company, Decorators and Furnishers, Dayton, Ohio, letter and bank draft with envelope to settle account, January 19, 1897; [3] John A. Heiser, Plumbing, installing water closets, January 14, 1897; [4] Queen City Supply Co., for endless double belt, February 6, 1897; [5] The Barnett Hardware Company, for oil stove, February 17, 1897; [6] John A. Heiser, Plumbing, for boiler repairs, March 19, 1897; [7] S. Grossman & Bro., for shelving, April 1, 1897; [8] Piqua Iron Works, to pay previous bill, April 1, 1897; [9] J. E. Mendenhall & Co., General Insurance Agents, April, 1897.
48 Miscellaneous statements and receipts for May – December, 1897: [1] The Barnet Hardware Co., for bath tubs and fittings, May 25, 1897; [2] H. L. Becker, to work on sidewalk, June 18, 1897; [3] Brown, Spencer & Kipp, for awnings in Plaza Block, June 3, 1897; [4] Piqua Transfer and Storage Co., for hauling and storing shelving, June 7, 1897; [5] H. L. Becker, for painting gutter on roof, July 30, 1897; [6] Correspondent Show Printing House, for printing 500 rent receipts, July 3, 1897; [7] J. E. Mendenhall & Co., General Insurance Agents, October 1897; [8] J. H. Hatch & Sons, General Insurance Agents, October 5, 1897 and October 16, 1897.
SERIES VIII: Records for 1899 (note: 1898 not in the collection and only one record in 1899)
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49 Howard Scudder, for repairing the furnace at the Plaza Hotel, March 27, 1899
SERIES IX: Records for 1900 for the Plaza Hotel
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50 Miscellaneous statements for work done on the Plaza Hotel in 1900: [1] Eichelberger & Son for two shades, paid by The Loyal Mutual Accident Association, October 13, 1900; [2] The Loyal Mutual Accident Association, statement showing bills paid to suppliers and workers, October 16, 1900; [3] Scudder & Hunt for brick for flue lining, December 13, 1900; [4] John A. Heiser, Plumbing, for repair work, December 28, 1900; [5] Contract with Von Gerichten Art Glass Company, dated August 13, 1900, for two large mirrors, 89” x 37” and 57” x 37”, for $124.00; [6] Bill, dated December 8, 1900, for two 22” x 66” mirrors from Von Gerichten Art Glass Co. for $16.32. The statement is dated January 23, 1901.
SERIES X: Records for the construction work done to 312 N. Main by Orr and Statler to create a retail clothing store for Flesh and Louis Clothing – 1900-1901. Architects Peters, Burns & Pretzinger, and C. A. Thompson
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51 Building Permit for a 26 x 60 foot two story brick retail store building at 312 N. Main Street at an approximate cost of $3000 issued to Mr.’s Orr and Statler on August 24, 1900 and signed by J. D. Smith, Mayor of Piqua, Ohio.
52 Contracts for construction of a retail store for Flesh & Louis at 312 N. Main: [1] A. M. Fry for alterations and additions, $5823.50, August 9, 1900; [2] John A. Heiser for plumbing and heating work, $875.00, September 10, 1900; [3] George Reddick for cement work, $0.07/square foot, October 15, 1900; [4] J. S. Small for cement work, $0.085/ square foot, November 1, 1900.
53 Miscellaneous construction records for Flesh & Louis store at 312 North Main St.:
[1] Gem City Mantel and Tile Company letter of agreement to furnish and set in place the marble front to wrapping counter, $87.00, August 31, 1900
[2] A. K. Christie letter of agreement to paint the store for $180.00, October 8, 1900
[3] C. A. Thompson, Architect, letter authorizing Orr & Statler to issue first payment to A. M. Fry for work completed, $1500.00, October 6, 1900
[4] Peters, Burns & Pretzinger, Architects, letter concerning the price agreed to install the marble base for the office desk by Gem City Mantel and Tile, November 2, 1900.
[5] Three copies of Articles of Agreement with Gem City Mantel and Tile, $36.00, November 1, 1900
[6] J. S. Small, statement for work done, $332,76, November 20, 1900
[7] John A. Heiser, statement for work done, $933.94, December 28, 1900
[8] C. A. Thompson, Architect, letter authorizing payment of $74.50 to Grant Cramer for plastering and white washing the basement of the Flesh & Louis store, December 15, 1900
[9] C. A. Thompson, Architect, letter authorizing third payment for work completed, $2000.00, December 15, 1900
54 Miscellaneous records for purchase and installation of the metal ceiling in the Flesh & Louis store by The Berger Manufacturing Company: [1] letter October 3, 1900; [2] letter including change order October 5, 1900; [3] Berger Manufacturing Co. statement, $394.39, November 17, 1900; [4] letter concerning charge for hewing joists, November 26, 1900; [5] Statement from Berger Mfg., $399.63, December 1, 1900; [6] letter concerning change order charges, December 22, 1900; [7] Statement from Berger Mfg., $397.13, December 30, 1900; [8] letter further explaining charges and credits, January 11, 1901; [9] card showing receipt of payment by Berger Mfg. in the amount of $394.39, January 14, 1901; [10] envelope from Berger Mfg. addressed to C. A. Thompson, Architect, Piqua, Ohio, post marked January 11, 1901
55 End of project statements and receipts for the work at the Flesh & Louis store at 312 N. Main St. commissioned by Orr & Statler: [1] Piqua Edison Electric Illuminating Co. statement for electrical equipment, $88.27, January 1, 1901; [2] C. A. Thompson, Architect, statement and receipt, for superintending the Flesh & Louis project and Plaza Hotel work, $140.00, January 12, 1901; [3] Von Gerichten Art Glass Company receipt for payment, $12.35, January 31, 1901; [4] W. W. Redman, Plumber, for digging and tile of sewer at Flesh & Louis building, $22.42, February 23, 1901; [5] Piqua Edison Electric Illuminating Co. for electrical equipment, $19.18, April 1, 1901; [6] Flesh & Louis statement for work and materials provided by them, $1797, April 11, 1901; [7] A. K. Christie for work at both 312 N. Main and at the Plaza Hotel, $33.00, May 18, 1901; [8] Gem City Mantel and Tile Co. receipt for marble base at 312 N. Main, $30.00, June 1, 1901; [9] C. H. Lyon Structural Steel, receipt for $177.28 for work at 312 N. Main St.
SERIES XI: Documents concerning the replacement of the pump and motor to operate the elevators by The Hobart Electric Manufacturing Company, Troy, Ohio in 1902
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56 Initial proposal to replace the steam pump with a new pump and 15 horse-power motor to operate the elevators for a total price of $1200.00. The date is May 19, 1902. Included is Circular No. 17 by Hobart describing the motor to be used.
57 Formal proposal, dated June 4, 1902, to replace the steam pump currently in use to operate elevators in the Plaza Hotel with a new pump operated by a 15 H.P. electric motor for $1200.00. An extra $38.00 will be charged to leave the steam pump in place and make it possible to switch between electric and steam to power the elevators. A blue print of the pump foundation, pump and motor is included and two copies of the proposal with the envelope.
58 Revised proposal dated June 28, 1902 in which the $38.00 fee is waived by Hobart to leave the steam pump in place and allow the elevator to be operated by either electric motor or steam. The price of the proposal is $1200.00 and this proposal is accepted and signed by both Hobart and Orr & Statler.
59 Letter from Hobart Electric Manufacturing Co., dated July 3, 1902, acknowledging the receipt of the signed June 28th contract and promising to begin work at once.
60 Two letters from Hobart Electric Manufacturing Co., dated one day apart and probably mailed in the same envelope which is included:
[1] October 15, 1902 letter of guarantee – if the 15 H.P. motor is found to be too small, Hobart will replace it with a 20 or 25 H.P. motor at no charge.
[2] October 16, 1902 letter requesting that Orr & Statler pay the bill to Hobart Electric.
SERIES XII: Financial Statements during the years 1908-1911
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61 Financial Statements in the year 1908: [1] October 1, 1908; [2] November 1908;[3] December 1908; [4] Trial Balance after closing books December 31, 1908; [5] Financial Statement of Hotel Plaza, 1908
62 Trial Balance, January 31, 1909
63 Financial Statements in the year 1911: [1] Statement for the month of March, 1911; [2] Statement for the month of April, 1911; [3] Statement for the month of May, 1911; [4] Statement for the month of June, 1911
64 Undated handwritten monthly financial statement showing Total Receipts of $3931.13 and an operating loss of ($322.55). There is also a typewritten list of “Bills to be paid by G. A. Brooks” showing fifteen bills totaling $1052.56. G. A. Brooks was an attorney in Piqua and possibly the secretary of the Orr & Statler Co.
SERIES XIII: Miscellaneous dated and undated financial documents 1908-1913
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65 Legal documents related to the revoking of the lease of the hotel to R. J. Grove. The documents were an assessment of the value of the contents of the hotel and a list of bills to be paid and the fee for attorney services of $550.00 to be paid to G. A. Brooks – dated January 17, 1908.
66 Articles of Agreement between Orr and Statler on the one hand and Mr. and Mrs. George Tyler, on the other. Orr and Statler agreed to hire the Tylers to superintend and manage the Hotel Plaza for one year beginning February 1, 1913. The Tylers’ wages were $100.00 per month plus room and board and 25% of all net year’s profits in excess of $1200.00. The agreement was signed by S. K. Statler and A. M. Orr (son of W. P. Orr who inherited his father’s half interest upon the father’s death in 1912) for the Hotel and by Mr. & Mrs. Geo. W. Tyler on February 1, 1913.
67 Undated bills and statements: [1] Charles Moore for 20 hours labor at the Hotel, $6.00; [2] J. E. Tucker for 29 hours work and materials on the Hotel, $9.35; [3] envelope from Grafflin & Co. Insurance Agents; [4] A. W. Newson for work at the Flesh & Louis Building (312 N. Main), $14.50; [5] Luther Westfall, $5.00.
SERIES XIV: Documents relating to the transfer of ownership from S. K. Statler to Stanhope Boal and remodeling of the Hotel.
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68 Letter to S. K. Statler from Stanhope Boal concerning the problems relating to the unpaid bills attributed to Mr. & Mrs. Geo. W. Tyler and the legal problems potentially arising from the failure of the Tylers to pay their bills. The letter is dated March 28, 1914, with envelope.
69 The “Plumbing” section of the construction specifications for the remodeling of the hotel and adding running water in some of the guest rooms.
SERIES XV: Check Register
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70 Check Register belonging to S. K. Statler. The first date entered is July 23, 1897. There are three checks per page and there are 62 complete pages of entries and one entry on page 63 for a total of 187 checks. The last check was written on January 16, 1904 transferring funds to The Piqua Savings Bank Co.