Hernstein & Prince (1885-1887, company)

Hernstein and Prince appear to be a partnership of two ex-Aloe employees. William H. Hernstein was in business with A.S. Aloe from 1876 to 1885. In 1885 the Aloe and Hernstein partnership was dissolved and Aloe established A.S. Aloe & Company. William Hernstein first appears in the St. Louis City Directory in 1874, with his occupation listed as a druggist. Beginning in 1876 he is listed as a principal of Aloe & Hernstein. David Prince first appears in the city directory in 1869 and his occupation is listed as a stencil cutter. Prince next appears in 1878 as a salesman for A.S. Aloe and as a clerk in 1879-80. In 1881 Aloe, Hernstein & Company is organized and Prince is listed as principal of that firm even though he is not included in the firm name.

David Prince was probably a nephew of A.S. Aloe and most likely a son-in-law to Hernstein. Prince lived with Hernstein in 1882. In 1884, when Hernstein moved from Pine Street to Laclede Avenue, Prince moved with him.

Hernstein & Prince is listed in the 1885 directory as doing business at 317 North 4th Street, in the same block, but across the street from the former Aloe, Hernstein & Company. The business was apparently short lived. Neither of the men, nor the business is listed in the 1889 directory. David Prince is not listed in the St. Louis directories after this time. By 1891 William Hernstein had returned to A.S. Aloe & Company where he was employed as a clerk and manager until 1898.