Post by bluejay201 on Feb 7, 2010 21:40:51 GMT -6
...from O'Byrne's History of La Salle County, 1924
volume III, pages 580 - 581
Paul Raymond Chubbuck is a lawyer by early training and profession, but for the past ten years has devoted his time to manufacturing. He was born at Streator, August 29, 1875, son of Orvil F. and Nellie E. (Sherbrook) Chubbuck, and grandson of Orlando Chubbuck, one of the distinguished old time lawyers of La Salle County. Orvil Chubbuck was born in Livingston County, Illinois, and also studied law but practiced only a short time.
Paul R. Chubbuck was educated in the grammar and high schools in Streator, and studied law under his grandfather. He was admitted to the bar, and until 1909 practiced in the State and Federal courts. He was first associated as the junior partner of his grandfather, Orlando Chubbuck, until the latter's death, after which he was engaged in an independent practice until 1906, at which time he became associated with W. C. Jones, the firm becoming Chubbuck & Jones. During this time he was active in the general practice of law, but in 1909 he retired from the firm and a lucrative law practice to take care of his outside business affairs.
In 1913 he organized The Metal Stamping Corporation, becoming its vice president and treasurer, of which business he is now the owner. This corporation is one of the leading industries of Streator, employing about 225 people. A combination wood and metal working plant, it chief products are folding card tables, hand carpet sweepers, folding music stands, and other metal and wood specialties. The products of this company are well distributed over the United States and Canada, including considerable export business. They are the largest builders of card tables of any plants in the country, and the second largest of hand carpet sweepers. The plant is thoroughly modern in buildings and equipment and covers about three acres of ground.
The growth and success of this business institution is due to the executive ability and management of Mr. Chubbuck, who furthermore has always taken a prominent part in the welfare and development of this city. Fraternally and socially he is a member of the following clubs and societies: Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Streator Club, is a Knight Templar Mason and a member of the Streator Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
...from Streator newspaper
(date unknown)
P. Chubbuck Organized Metal Stamping Business
Streator was once the leading producer of card tables, and in all of the United States it was only second to Bissel in production of carpet sweepers. The plant that made these items also manufactured music stands and wood products. Owner of the plant, known as The Metal Stamping Corporation, was a native son, Paul R. Chubbuck.
He was born in Streator, August 29, 1875, son of Orville and Nellie (Sherbrook) Chubbuck He was grandson of Orlando Chubbuck, one of the distinguished old time lawyers of La Salle county. His Father had also practiced law.
The boy was educated in Streator schools, following which he studied law under his grandfather. (Apprenticeship rather than law school was the road to the legal profession 100 years ago) He was admitted to the bar and until 1909 practiced in state and federal courts. Following his grandfather's death, Chubbuck engaged in independent practice until 1909, when he became associated with W. C. Jones, firm being Chubbuck and Jones.
Chubbuck became interested in outside business affairs and retired from the firm and a lucrative law practice. In 1913, he organized the Metal Stamping Corporation, becoming its first vice-president and treasurer. Later he became presided and Owner.
Employed 225 People.
The plant was located on East Twelfth street. At onetime is was a leading industry, employing225 persons It was both a wood-working and metal-working plant The products were distributed throughout the United Sates and exported abroad. The plant was thoroughly modernized and it stood on a three-acre plot.
The Metal Stamping Works was successful for many years under management of Paul Chubbuck. Its growth and success were attributed to the executive ability and management the owner.
During the1930's Chubbuck sold his interest to an organization not located in Streator The plant then produced furniture, particularity radio cabinets. It discontinued operations in the 1950's. (Mr. Chubbuck died in 1920's, business closed in 1962)
I think the place closed 1963-1965. Used to see quite a few Humidors on ebay...they were missing the copper liners.
Joanie
volume III, pages 580 - 581
Paul Raymond Chubbuck is a lawyer by early training and profession, but for the past ten years has devoted his time to manufacturing. He was born at Streator, August 29, 1875, son of Orvil F. and Nellie E. (Sherbrook) Chubbuck, and grandson of Orlando Chubbuck, one of the distinguished old time lawyers of La Salle County. Orvil Chubbuck was born in Livingston County, Illinois, and also studied law but practiced only a short time.
Paul R. Chubbuck was educated in the grammar and high schools in Streator, and studied law under his grandfather. He was admitted to the bar, and until 1909 practiced in the State and Federal courts. He was first associated as the junior partner of his grandfather, Orlando Chubbuck, until the latter's death, after which he was engaged in an independent practice until 1906, at which time he became associated with W. C. Jones, the firm becoming Chubbuck & Jones. During this time he was active in the general practice of law, but in 1909 he retired from the firm and a lucrative law practice to take care of his outside business affairs.
In 1913 he organized The Metal Stamping Corporation, becoming its vice president and treasurer, of which business he is now the owner. This corporation is one of the leading industries of Streator, employing about 225 people. A combination wood and metal working plant, it chief products are folding card tables, hand carpet sweepers, folding music stands, and other metal and wood specialties. The products of this company are well distributed over the United States and Canada, including considerable export business. They are the largest builders of card tables of any plants in the country, and the second largest of hand carpet sweepers. The plant is thoroughly modern in buildings and equipment and covers about three acres of ground.
The growth and success of this business institution is due to the executive ability and management of Mr. Chubbuck, who furthermore has always taken a prominent part in the welfare and development of this city. Fraternally and socially he is a member of the following clubs and societies: Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Streator Club, is a Knight Templar Mason and a member of the Streator Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
...from Streator newspaper
(date unknown)
P. Chubbuck Organized Metal Stamping Business
Streator was once the leading producer of card tables, and in all of the United States it was only second to Bissel in production of carpet sweepers. The plant that made these items also manufactured music stands and wood products. Owner of the plant, known as The Metal Stamping Corporation, was a native son, Paul R. Chubbuck.
He was born in Streator, August 29, 1875, son of Orville and Nellie (Sherbrook) Chubbuck He was grandson of Orlando Chubbuck, one of the distinguished old time lawyers of La Salle county. His Father had also practiced law.
The boy was educated in Streator schools, following which he studied law under his grandfather. (Apprenticeship rather than law school was the road to the legal profession 100 years ago) He was admitted to the bar and until 1909 practiced in state and federal courts. Following his grandfather's death, Chubbuck engaged in independent practice until 1909, when he became associated with W. C. Jones, firm being Chubbuck and Jones.
Chubbuck became interested in outside business affairs and retired from the firm and a lucrative law practice. In 1913, he organized the Metal Stamping Corporation, becoming its first vice-president and treasurer. Later he became presided and Owner.
Employed 225 People.
The plant was located on East Twelfth street. At onetime is was a leading industry, employing225 persons It was both a wood-working and metal-working plant The products were distributed throughout the United Sates and exported abroad. The plant was thoroughly modernized and it stood on a three-acre plot.
The Metal Stamping Works was successful for many years under management of Paul Chubbuck. Its growth and success were attributed to the executive ability and management the owner.
During the1930's Chubbuck sold his interest to an organization not located in Streator The plant then produced furniture, particularity radio cabinets. It discontinued operations in the 1950's. (Mr. Chubbuck died in 1920's, business closed in 1962)
I think the place closed 1963-1965. Used to see quite a few Humidors on ebay...they were missing the copper liners.
Joanie
