Information Regarding Bailey, Banks & Biddle

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David Hilsee, for many years with Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., and president of that firm from 1923 until his health failed him in 1933, last month celebrated his golden wedding anniversary. He and his wife, the former Mannie Ashcraft, were married on April 17, 1894. They are still in the home where they moved when they were first married.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - May 1944

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Elwood Weaver, of Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., 1218 Chestnut St., returned to work last month after more than two months’ absence. Mr. Weaver, who left Aug. 18 for a vacation trip to California, became seriously ill shortly after reaching Los Angeles and was taken to a hospital for an operation.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - November 1939

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Elwood Weaver, of Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., 1218 Chestnut St., was stricken seriously ill on a vacation trip to California and was confined last month to a Los Angeles Hospital. Mr. Weaver, who left Philadelphia Aug. 18, was taken ill before reaching Los Angeles and was moved directly from the train to the hospital. He immediately underwent an operation, friends here learned. Charles Harrison, of the store staff, returned Sept. 11 from a two weeks’ visit at Stone Harbor and Cape May, N. J.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - October 1939

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Wilson A. Streeter, 82, formerly president and chairman of the board of Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia, died Feb. 22. He had been with the firm for 64 years, and had retired three years ago. He was also a charter member of the Philadelphia Better Business Bureau. He is survived by his wife and a son.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - March 1957

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Charles Hunsberger was feted by the officers and buyers of Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., Inc., 1218-1222 Chestnut St., at a dinner, recently, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his employment with the company, which he serves as an expert engraver. Mr. Hunsberger, who is also known around Philadelphia as a tenor soloist, has spent his entire business career with this house.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - November 1936

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Sole agency in the United States for distribution of Lili perfumes from Bermuda was announced last month by Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., Inc., 1218 Chestnut St.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - October 1937

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Employees of Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., Inc., tendered a farewell dinner Sept. 23 to Walter Shaplin, who has been in charge of the watch repair department of the store for the past 10 years. The dinner, held at Palumbo’s Restaurant, was in charge of Clarence Smith, manager of the stationery department. Mr. Shaplin plans to leave the jewelry field to manage a business of his own.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - October 1937

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The store of Bailey, Banks & Biddle, is the Mecca these days of persons interested in heraldy, and the firm has enjoyed generous publicity because of its publication of a costly and limited edition of “The Armorial Families of America.” The volume is a beautiful piece of work.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 10th October 1929

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The three large retail jewelry stores in Philadelphia—Bailey Banks & Biddle Co., J. E. Caldwell & Co. and S. Kind & Sons— contributed the funds for an advertising campaign to inform readers that the ban on platinum had been removed by Government order. The campaign lasted through all of last week and was in the form of quarter-page newspaper advertisements.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th December 1918

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The Bailey, Banks Biddle Co., of this city, has been notified that it has been awarded by Governor Swanson, of Virginia, the contract for a $5,000 silver service for the battleship Virginia. The service is to be presented to the warship by the State of Virginia. The date for the presentation of the service has not yet been fixed. The last award made to Philadelphia jewelers for battleship services was that made to J. E. Caldwell & Co., for the Pennsylvania which cost $25,000. The Virginia's service is to consist of about 50 pieces. The Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. will make an elaborate punch bowl, tray cups and ladles, coffee and tea services and trays, dessert service and a dinner set, which will include vegetable dishes, a sauce boat and meat platter. The centrepiece and candelabra was made previously for the Colonial Dames of America in Virginia and will form part of the service of the new battleship, although not included in the contract award made by the Virginia State authorities.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th May 1906

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A. G. Lee, vice-president of the Jewelers’ Club of Philadelphia and one of its charter members, was guest of honor at an exclusive little dinner last night at Boothhy’s, this city, given to mark his retirement from the trade. Mr. Lee has been manager of the watch department of Wanamaker’s store, which position he has resigned to enter into the manufacturing textile business. He has made a contract with the Maynard Co., and will act as general sales agent, with offices in New York City. He will make his home in Ridgewood, N. J. Mr. Lee has been actively engaged in the trade in this city for many years. He started out as a watchmaker, finishing his trade with the Keystone Watch Case Co. Afterward he went with the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., where he remained until John Wanamaker determined to open a retail jewelry store in connection with his big department store. Mr. Lee was persuaded to go with him. Since the organization of the Jewelers’ Club Mr. Lee has been one of its most active members. He has made himself popular by the manner in which he has sought to enliven the various dinners and entertainments given by the club.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th May 1906

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Clement Weaver, of the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., sailed on the St. Paul for Europe last week.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd May 1906

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Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. was awarded the contract, last week, for the prizes and trophies for the Spring and Summer golf tournaments of the Wilmington Country Club.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th May 1906

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Trans-Atlantic Voyagers

Clement Weaver, of the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., Philadelphia, sailed recently on the St. Paul.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th May 1906

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J. E. Caldwell & Co. are making a display of prizes and trophies together with the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. for the fashionable Horse Show at St. Martins Green.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 30th May 1906

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Executives and members of the sales forces of Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co., 1218 Chestnut St.; J. E. Caldwell & Co., Inc., Juniper and Chestnut Sts., and S. Kind & Son, 1110 Chestnut St., were guests at a luncheon given by the Gorham Co. at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel. Miss Alberta E. Brenner spoke on “The Romance of Silver.”

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - July 1937

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Walter Rice, of the diamond department of Bailey, Banks & Biddle, 1218 Chestnut Street, spent the last two weeks of February on a cruise and visit in Florida. Charles Harrison was to leave late in February for a two-weeks’ motor trip to Georgia and Daytona Beach and Miami, Fla.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - March 1939

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