Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana Places

G. E. Bursley and Company Little Elf Products

1922 - Founder of Bursley & Company - Gilbert E. Bursley

Article from Jan 1, 1922 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1922, Gilbert e. bursley, G. e. bursley & co.

1922 - Founder of Bursley & Company - Gilbert E. Bursley The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sunday, January 1, 1922, Page 2A.

G. E. Bursley & Company Grows From Meager Beginning to Big Concern

Fort Wayne Distributors and Manufacturers of Food Products Complete Fortieth Year of Remarkable Growth--Brief Chronology of Pioneer Business.

With the advent of 1922, G. E. Bursley & Company, one of the leading distributors and manufacturers of food products in the middle west completes its 40th year of remarkable progress and expansion, the great concern of today having had its humble beginning in the year 1881.

E. M. Aldrich. G. E. Bursley and J. M. McKay were the men identitied with the little firm of wholesale grocers and commission merchants entablished in 1881 at 121 West Main street which eventually grew into present G. E. Bursley & Company at Clinton and Superior streets.

  1. 1911 - G. E. Bursley Seriously Ill - Retired Grocery General Breaking Down - Home From Jamaica

    Article from Apr 13, 1911 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1911, G. e. bursley
    1911 - G. E. Bursley Seriously Ill - Retired Grocery General Breaking Down - Home From Jamaica The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thursday, April 13, 1911, Page 5.

  2. 1911 - G. E. Bursley Passes Away - Retired Wholesale Grocer - Soldier, Railway Man, Merchant

    Article from Apr 24, 1911 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1911, Gilbert e. bursley

    1911 - G. E. Bursley Passes Away - Retired Wholesale Grocer - Soldier, Railway Man, Merchant The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, April 24, 1911, Page 1.

    1911 - G. E. Bursley Passes Away (continued from page 1) The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, April 24, 1911, Page 2.

  3. 1911 - Funeral To Be Held Today - Last Rites Late G. E. Bursley - Lindenwood Cemetery

    Article from Apr 25, 1911 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1911, Gilbert e. bursley, Lindenwood cemetery
    1911 - Funeral To Be Held Today - Last Rites Late G. E. Bursley - Lindenwood CemeteryThe Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tuesday, April 25, 1911, Page 2.

  4. 1911 - G. E. Bursley Veteran Business Man, Dead

    Article from Apr 27, 1911 Fort Wayne Weekly Journal-Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1911, Gilbert e. bursley, Obituary

    1911 - G. E. Bursley Veteran Business Man, DeadFort Wayne Weekly Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thursday, April 27, 1911, Page 10.

    1911 Gilbert E. Bursley tombstone

    Tombstone photo in Section D on Allen County Indiana Cemetery Project Lindenwood Cemetery page of the Allen County Indiana Cemetery Project by the Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter NSDAR.

    Gilbert Everett Bursley Memorial on Find A Grave. Section D Lindenwood Cemetery has lots of family information including Civil War information.

  5. 1911 - Bursley Will Filed

    Article from Apr 28, 1911 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1911, G. e. bursley

    1911 - Bursley Will Filed The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, April 28, 1911, Page 2.

    Bursley Will Filed.

    The will of the late Gilbert E. Bursley, was filed in the circuit court for probate and it provides that after his debts are paid the property shall be equally divided between Joseph .A. and Philip E. Bursley, his sons, The estate is estimated at $60,000.

  6. 1883 - Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Burnsley have returned from their European tour.

    Article from Oct 15, 1883 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1883, Gilbert e. bursley
    1883 - Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Burnsley have returned from their European tour. The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, October 15, 1883, Page 3.

  7. 1884 - Gilbert Bursley &Co. wholesale grocers will probably occupy new Shuman building E Main St

    Article from Aug 30, 1884 The Daily Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1884, Gilbert bursley & co., Shuman building
    1884 - Gilbert Bursley &Co. wholesale grocers will probably occupy new Shuman building E Main St The Daily Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, August 30, 1884, Page 5.

  8. 1889 - A Business Change - wholesale business G. E. Bursley seriously ill unable to attend business

    Article from Jul 15, 1889 Fort Wayne Daily News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1889, Gilbert e. bursley
    1889 - A Business Change - wholesale business G. E. Bursley seriously ill unable to attend business Fort Wayne Daily News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, July 15, 1889, Page 1.

  9. 1902 - Mr. Gilbert Bursely and his sons sail for Europe today.

    Article from Jun 21, 1902 The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1902, Gilbert e. bursley, Europe
    1902 - Mr. Gilbert Bursely and his sons sail for Europe today. The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, June 21, 1902, Page 6.
  10. 1900sca G.E.Bursley building 127-133 Calhoun Street
    FORT WAYNE INDUSTRIES. G.E. BURSLEY & CO., WHOLESALE GROCERS 127-133 CALHOUN ST. (OLD NUMBERING SYSTEM) from the Allen County Public Library Digital Collections at the Allen County Public Library. Bursley keyword search.
  11. 1906 G.E.Bursley wholesale grocery building
    Bursley Wholesale Grocery Store, Fort Wayne IN: front view including neighboring store. 1906. Reproduced from a printed source. from the Allen County Public Library Digital Collections at the Allen County Public Library.
  12. January 15, 2024 label photos, July 31, 2024 truck and building photos and discussion on True Fort Wayne Indiana History on Facebook.
  13. Mentioned in LOOKING BACK AT WAYNEDALE HISTORY December 24, 2003, Ed Noble and Our Community Back When ~ Waynedale Celebrates 103 Years February 16, 2024, The Waynedale News Staff in The Waynedale News.com.
  14. 1892 G.E. Bursley stationary letterhead

    Stationary letterhead 1892 G.E. Bursley & Co Wholesale Grocers Commission Merchants FORT WAYNE IN and Bursley & Co Fort Wayne IN 1916 Letterhead on ebay

1913 G. E. Burlsey & Company

501 South Clinton Street. G. E. Bursley & Company, Fort Wayne IN: 1913. reproduced from a printed source from the Allen County Public Library Digital Collections at the Allen County Public Library.

  1. 1920s Warner Brothers General Store

    WARNER BROTHERS GENERAL STORE, LEO IN: INTERIOR, SHOWING PUBLIC LIBRARY OF FORT WAYNE AND ALLEN COUNTY, LEO DEPOSIT LIBRARY (WITH CHILDREN READING), PLUS SECTION OF STORE WITH CANNED GOODS, MANY OF LITTLE ELF BRAND, PRICES CLEARLY VISIBLE, PET MILK. 1920S in the Allen County Public Library Digital Collections at the Allen County Public Library. Discussed February 28, 2024 on True Fort Wayne Indiana History on Facebook

  2. 1900 - Shadow of Death - Mrs. G. E. Bursley - Prominent Fort Wayne Lady Called From Earth

    Article from Sep 7, 1900 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1900, Mrs. g. e. bursley, Obituary
    1900 - Shadow of Death - Mrs. G. E. Bursley - Prominent Fort Wayne Lady Called From Earth The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, September 7, 1900, Page 2.

  3. 1900 - Funeral Service Tomorrow - Last Rites Mrs. Gilbert Bursley

    Article from Sep 8, 1900 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1900, Mrs. gilbert e. bursley
    1900 - Funeral Service Tomorrow - Last Rites Mrs. Gilbert Bursley The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Saturday, September 8, 1900, Page 8.

  4. 1900 - Internment Today - Mrs. G. E. Bursley

    Article from Sep 10, 1900 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1900, Mrs. g. e. bursley, Obituary
    1900 - Internment Today - Mrs. G. E. Bursley The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Monday, September 10, 1900, Page 8.

  5. 1909 - Big Concern To Be Reorganized - G. E. Bursley & Co. - Mr. Bursley To Seek Retirement

    Article from Nov 30, 1909 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1909, G. e. bursley & co.
    1909 - Big Concern To Be Reorganized - G. E. Bursley & Co. - Mr. Bursley To Seek Retirement The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tuesday, November 30, 1909, Page 1.

  6. 1921 - Little Elf Products Free with Napanee Dutch Kitchenets - Hadleys

    Article from Nov 25, 1921 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1921, G. e. bursley & co., Napanee dutch kitchenets, Hadleys
    1921 - Little Elf Products Free with Napanee Dutch Kitchenets - Hadleys The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, November 25, 1921, Page 6.

  7. 1922 - The Sales Force of G. E. Bursley & Co. - Bursley Pioneer Salesman

    Article from Jan 1, 1922 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1922, G. e. bursley & co.
    1922 - The Sales Force of G. E. Bursley & Co. - Bursley Pioneer Salesman The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sunday, January 1, 1922, Page 8A.

  8. 1922 - Fort The Christmas Table - Bursley Coffee - canned fruits and vegetables

    Article from Dec 22, 1922 The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1922, G. e. bursley & co.
    1922 - Fort The Christmas Table - Bursley Coffee - canned fruits and vegetables The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, December 22, 1922, Page 10.

  9. 1923 - Bursley Little Elf products

    Article from Apr 10, 1923 The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1923, G. e. bursley & co.
    1923 - Bursley Little Elf products The Fort Wayne News And Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tuesday, April 10, 1923, Page 14.

  10. 1923 - Little Elf Products Free with Napanee Dutch Kitchenets - Hadleys

    Article from Sep 14, 1923 Fort Wayne Daily News (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1923, G. e. bursley & co., Napanee dutch kitchenets, Hadleys
    1923 - Little Elf Products Free with Napanee Dutch Kitchenets - Hadleys Fort Wayne Daily News, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, September 14, 1923, Page 38.

  11. 1923 - Little Elf Products Free with Napanee Dutch Kitchenets - Hadleys

    Article from Sep 16, 1923 The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 1923, G. e. bursley & co., Napanee dutch kitchenets, Hadleys
    1923 - Little Elf Products Free with Napanee Dutch Kitchenets - Hadleys The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sunday, September 16, 1923, Page 11.

  12. RINGENBERG STORE In 1928, John Ringenberg and his wife, Ruby, opened a grocery and dry goods store in the Schepelmann building on the north side of Main Street next door to the Drug Store. They featured the Little Elf products which were distributed by The Bursley Company. An interesting fact about the "Little Elf" brand name was that it was designed by Marion Lochner, one of the first graduates of Woodburn High School. Mr. Lochner was vice-president of The Bursley Company in 1955.

    From page 177, Business and Professional Home Community, U.S.A. published by The Woodburn Days committee of 1954 in the Woodburn History section of the Members Only section of the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana website.

  13. Little Elf Ground Nutmeg container

    1930s Little Elf Ground Nutmeg container in October 14, 2024 post by the The History Center.

    Made by Burslery & Co., Inc. Distributors Ft. Wayne, Ind.

  14. 1930s Little Elf Allspice
  15. 1930s Little Elf Chili Powder
  16. 1930s Little Elf Quick Oats
  17. 1930s Little Elf Early June Peas
  18. 1930s Little Elf Sliced Peaches
  19. 1930s Little Elf Sliced Pineapple
  20. Bursley Coffee tin
    Vintage Coffee Tin BURSLEYS High Grade 1lb Key Wind Fort Wayne Indiana With Top Worthpoint/ebay
  21. Bursley & Co. ghost sign at PharosTribune.
  22. G.E. Bursley Company

    American Trade-Marks and Devices: G E Bursley & Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana (litho) at Meisterdrucke.us Fine Art Prints

  23. Page 60 G. E. Bursley & Company Little Elf logo in A book of American trade-marks & devices by Joseph Sinel Publication date 1924 at Archive.org

  24. American Trade-Marks and Devices: G E Bursley & Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana (litho) 7198405 American Trade-Marks and Devices: G E Bursley & Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: G E Bursley & Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Illustration for A Book of American Trade-Marks and Devices compiled by Joseph Sinel (New York, Alfred A Knopf, 1924). Media Storehouse.
  25. In 1963, SuperValu acquired the Food Marketing Corporation of Fort Wayne, Indiana, which traced its roots to the early 1800s, as Bursley & Company. As of June 8, 2022, the SuperValu brand seems to be discontinued for everything besides some small-scale grocery stores. Copied from SuperValu (UnitedStates) on Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
  26. Elf brand products were sold in Maloley's Fine Foods and other local grocery stores in late 20th century Fort Wayne area.

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