Information Regarding H. Muhr's Sons of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, August 21st.—H. Muhr's Sons' watch-factory, have reduced their working force of four hundred men to half-time.

Source: The Argonaut - 4th September 1893

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H. D. Merritt & Co. have secured for their New York representative, Mr. A. H. Oakley, late with H. Muhr’s Sons, to take charge on January 1. The office is at 10 Maiden Lane.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - January 1888

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H. Muhr’s Sons moved into their new Buildirng at 1110 Chestnut St on May 9. The store is perfectly adapted for the extensive business of the firm, and is as replete with every modern equipment for high class retail jewelry trade, being exquisitely appointed and beautifully adorned. Among the new employes are Miss Disston and Miss McMullen, who act as saleswomen.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th May 1898

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Death of David Stern

Philadelphia, Pa. July 29—David Stern, once widely known to jewelers of this city and New York, and at one time a member of the late firm of H. Muhr’s Sons, died Saturday at his residence, 1423 N. 15th St at the age of 68 years. Mr. Stern had been retired from business for some years.

Deceased was born and educated in this city. His wife, Sophie Muhr, died 17 years ago. In honor of her memory Mr. Muhr has annually taken large numbers of children on outings to Fairmount Park. Mrs. Ludwig, M. Loeb and J. David Stern survive him.

Mr. Stern was a brother of Edward Stern, Harry F. Stern, William A. Stern and Aaron Stern.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 31st July 1907

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H. Muhr’s Sons to be Incorporated Under Pennsylvania Laws

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 16.—As predicted in this journal last week, important changes are to be made in the personnel of the big retail house of H. Muhr’s Sons, 1110 Chestnut St. The business has been conducted solely by Jacob Muhr since the death of Harry Schimpff and the withdrawal of Ralph Binder from the firm.

An application for charter is to be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania, July 19, and the business will be conducted as a corporation at the old stand. The house will continue to trade under the firm name of H. Muhr’s Sons, and the incorporators will be Jacob Muhr, Ralph Binder, James H. Atkinson, Howard E. Young and C. William Funk.

Rumors of changes have been persistently circulated in the trade for some weeks, but the announcement was only officially made to-day.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th June 1902

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H. Muhr's Sons - Philadelphia - 1891

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James Bathgate has accepted a position with H. Muhr’s Sons.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th September 1903

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H. Muhr's Sons - Philadelphia - 1891

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PHILADELPHIA

It is reported that Philip Muhr has severed his connection with H. Muhr’s Sons, 1110 Chestnut St., to concentrate his attention to the affairs of the Pennsylvania Smelting Co., 704 Walnut St.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th May 1902

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Mrs Rebecca Muhr, widow of the late Henry Muhr, died, Thursday night, at her late residence, 707 Corinthian Ave. She had been ill three months and death was due to general debility from old age. Mrs Muhr, whose maiden name was Friedberger, was the mother of the late Simon Muhr, of Jacob Muhr and of Philip Muhr. Jacob Muhr is now head of the firm of H. Muhr’s Sons. Mrs. Muhr was born in Schenhausen, Bavaria, Germany, 79 years ago. She was of a benevolent disposition and took an active interest in all Hebrew charities, contributing generously to their support.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular- 14th May 1902

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Jacob Muhr has resumed the active management of the dissolution sale of H. Muhr’s Sons store, 1110 Chestnut St.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th November 1903

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Jacob Muhr, formerly senior member of the old house of H. Muhr & Sons, departed recently for a European trip and is now at the Victoria Hotel, London, Eng.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st February 1905

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Harry Schimpf, of H. Muhr’s Sons, is about to leave for Wiesbaden, Europe, to try the efficacy of the baths at that place.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th January 1899

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H. Muir & Sons, one of Philadelphia's oldest and most conservative firms of jewelers, will move to 1110 Chestnut street on or about Jan. 1. They have been located at their present establishment at 629 and 631 Chestnut street, since 1853.

Source: The Jewelers' Review - 29nd December 1897

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An advertisement from the Rowbotham Co., 65, Nassau Street, New York, successors to the ring and thimble departments of Jacob Muhr & Bro.:


Rowbotham Co. - New York - 1897

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The Board of Highway Supervisors have referred to a committee with power to act an application from H. Muhr’s Sons for permission to erect a clock in front of the firm’s store at 1110 Chestnut St. The committee will no doubt grant the desired permission and the clock stand will be erected forthwith.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd August 1898

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The new clock recently erected in front of the new store of H. Muhr’s Sons, will help regulate the time for the hurrying crowds on Chestnut Street, The clock stands twelve feet high, and has four dials, which are illuminated at night.

Source: The Keystone - October 1898

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Jacob Muhr has acquired the entire remaining stock of the firm of H. Muhr’s Sons and is rapidly selling it out.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 8th May 1895

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H. Muhr's Sons - Philadelphia - 1891

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Simon Muhr’s vote in the Mayoralty contest has reached 39,157. D. F. Conover, 1,690.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 19th September 1894

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