Thomas Martindale

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Thomas Martindale

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Born| 1845

England

Died| 1916
Nationality| American
Occupation|

* Grocer
* Tea Importer
* Hunter
* Author

Thomas Martindale (1845–1916) was an American grocer, tea importer, hunter, and author who lauded the outdoors. He was an advocate of health foods and physical activity. He also supported infrastructure investments and innovations.[1]

He was born in England and spent early years in Canada.[2] He acquired a half interest in an Oil City, Pennsylvania store eventually taking it over and expanding. He then established a store in Philadelphia. His advertising included educational and instructional content.[2] He served as the Poor Richard Club's first president[2] and was a founder of the Philadelphia Trades League.[3]

Strawbridge & Clothier published his book Royal Sport, I Warrant You and displayed it amongst his hunting "trophies".[4] He was active in political issues facing grocers such as a proposed bill requiring products be sold be weights and measures.[5]

A Martindale's store in Springfield continues in existence.[6][7][8] He sold liquor and Three decorative whiskey jugs produced for his business are collectible.[9]

## Writings[edit]

* With Gun and Guide (1910)
* Sport Indeed (1919)[10]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Ewbank, Douglas (May 11, 2011). "Powelton History Blog: A Collective Biography of a Philadelphia Neighborhood: The Three Faces of Mr. Martindale".
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Printers' Ink". Printers' Ink Publishing Company. June 9, 1916 - via Google Books.
3. ↑ "Simmon's Spice Mill: Devoted to the Interests of the Coffee, Tea and Spice Trades". Spice Mill Publishing Company. June 9, 1916 - via Google Books.
4. ↑ "Printers' Ink; the ... Magazine of Advertising, Management and Sales". June 9, 1897 - via Google Books.
5. ↑ "Grocery World and General Merchant". Grocery World Publishing Company. June 9, 1911 - via Google Books.
6. ↑ "Martindale's Natural Market celebrates 150 years". April 13, 2019.
7. ↑ Hostutler, Mark (April 17, 2019). "One of America's First Health Food Stores, Martindale's Natural Market in Springfield Turns 150".
8. ↑ "Our Unique History". Martindale’s Natural Market.
9. ↑ "Antique Bottle & Glass Collector by Ferdinand Meyer V – Issuu". issuu.com. July 12, 2022.
10. ↑ "Martindale, Thomas, 1845–1916 | The Online Books Page". onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu.

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