Driebus-Heim Company

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Driebus-Heim Company Soundex Code D612

Driebus-Heim Company Candy Manufacturers

110-112 S. Jefferson Street

1905 Historical Sketch of Chicago’s Confectionery Trade

per http://cook.illinoisgenweb.org/1905-historical-sketch-of-chicagos-confectionery-trade/

John G. Dreibus

Began jobbing candies in October (late 1890s?)

Was temporary Secretary of newly formed Jobbing Confectioners’ Association

Sold out jobbing business to Frank Glembow, August 1, 1891

Organized Driebus-Heim Company, manufacturers of confectionery, at 194 S. Desplaines Street

Driebus-Heim Company, moved firm to larger quarters at 143-145 S. Clinton Street 1895

Moved to present quarters (1905) 110-112 S. Jefferson Street with floor space of 11,000 feet

Specialize in chocolates and bonbons.

Text of Advertisement

Ad: “DREIBUS-HEIM COMPANY, Manufacturing Confectioners, 110-112 S. Jefferson Street, Chicago.

Our Specialties: (lists 10 specialties)”

Officers of company are: E.J. Brach, President; A.F. Steger, Vice-President, J.G. Dreibus, Secretary; F.H.A. Straus, Treasurer, 1905

Page 77, 79, 100-101 (Ad)